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singing of the Litany of Saints called for Requested The Joy of an Ordination their intercession and for God’s mercy in An intimate union with God and call to His service preparation for Daniel to receive the grace Daniel Dillard, Ordained as Transitional Deacon of the Holy Spirit by the Laying on of Hands. Invoking the saints name by name By Larena Lawson, stirred the emotions of Daniel’s mother Owensboro Serra Club Communications Ranni, who said that at that moment she

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42301 brought goose bumps to the surface of the gels and saints, joining them in witnessing Paid arms of many of the faithful who came to his reception of the Sacrament. His young witness the ordination of Daniel Dillard to niece, however, was a little distressed and the diaconate, but the cold air wasn’t the wondered what was wrong with Daniel, only thing that aroused unexpected sensa- thinking he might be sick as he laid on tions. The observance of the Sacrament of the floor, motionless in prayer. When he Holy Orders also caused emotions to stir finally moved, she was so relieved that he up in the hearts of those who were there to was OK. of peace from Bishop John. attend Daniel’s ordination, like a burst of For me, that solemn time of prayer The newly ordained Deacon Daniel joyful explosion, merging the heavens and in the ordination rite was very powerful. Dillard then reverently prepared the altar the earth, when the Holy Spirit came down The tears flowed from my eyes in joy as for the Liturgy of the Eucharist to the upon him and made him His own. I recalled all the years it has taken Daniel sound of “O God Beyond All Praising.” With the breath of the Holy Spirit in to prepare for this special day and my sup- God does go beyond our praising. the air at Daniel’s home parish of Holy port of him on his journey. He was the first Throughout the rest of the Holy Mass, Name of Jesus in Henderson, Daniel made of the seminarians I know and love to be watching Deacon Daniel go about the his commitment to celibacy, was examined ordained. As he rose to his feet, I observed duties of an ordained deacon was a proud as a candidate, and made his promise of that he had also shed tears, which he gently moment for us all. It called to mind that it obedience, before prostrating himself be- wiped with his handkerchief before he has been six long years since the Diocese fore the altar and Bishop John McRaith, stood in front of the Bishop for the imposi- of Owensboro has ordained a transitional in a position of prayer. Then the angelic tion of hands. It was a potent expression deacon to serve in the diocese, and now of love and surrender to the will of God, God has blessed us with another good man Bishop John McRaith ordained Daniel to serve Him and us. How can we praise Dillard to be a transitional deacon for as he stood ready to commit himself to a Him enough for this precious gift He has the Diocese of Owensboro on October life dedicated to the service of God as His 18 at Holy Name of Jesus Church in ordained minister. given to us? Henderson. Photo by Larena Lawson Bishop John McRaith laid his hands And God’s blessings do not stop upon Daniel and prayed for the Holy Spirit there. The day after Deacon Daniel was to come upon him. As Daniel’s family and ordained Steve Hohman was accepted as a ‘Oh My Gosh, It’s friends looked on, along with many priests Candidate for the Priesthood. On Oct. 26, Really Happening!’ who came in support of their soon-to-be Uwem Enoh was received as a candidate fellow minister, Daniel humbly received for the priesthood and then on Nov. 1 Josh By Dawn C. Ligibel the Sacrament of Holy Orders. McCarty was also ordained a deacon. HOPKINSVILLE,Ky. - “Oh my Gosh, it’s All responded a resounding “Amen” In the Catholic faith, a deacon can really happening,” exclaimed Cynthia Mc- to the Prayer of Consecration. Then Dea- preach, baptize, witness marriages, offer Carty after her son, Joshua Allen McCarty con Joe Ohnemus and Father Tony Bickett Communion to the sick and aged, and was ordained as a deacon on Saturday, vested Deacon Daniel with stole and dal- perform other ministerial duties. The November 1, 2008, at Sts. Peter and Paul matic. Afterwards, he was presented with newly ordained deacons are transitional Church here. the Book of the Gospels and offered a sign deacons, meaning they are preparing for Although Cynthia never really doubt- ordination to the priesthood. Our diocese ed her son’s choice of vocation or his also has permanent deacons, who carry out ability to achieve it, being ordained as a the same role, but are not studying for the altar during the ceremony put an end to priesthood. deacon made his choice to become a priest all her questions. “I feel so blessed,” she very real for the first time. “At first, Josh exclaimed. “God deserves for people to told me, ‘they tell me I need to go and follow Him in a closer, committed relation- Inside This Edition: discern,’” Cynthia explained. “After a ship.” Western Kentucky Catholic Bishop John McRaith ordained Josh couple of years, he was still not sure, he Committing to God is precisely what readers: for more about the deacon McCarty as a transitional deacon on was still discerning. I kept asking myself, McCarty did on November 1. As Bishop ordinations, turn to pages 10 and Nov. 1, 2008 at Saints Peter and Paul ‘Will he or won’t he?’” McRaith explained to McCarty during his following. For coverage of the Church in Hopkinsville. Photo by Jim Watching her son leave the pew beside Candidacy of Steve Hohman and Creighton. her to join Bishop John McRaith on the Continued on page 10 Uwem Enoh, turn to page 3. 2 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 Let our hearts be as open as the little children in anticipation of the birth of Jesus My dear friends, see Santa. In Advent, we prepare our hearts so lives as stewards to be sure that we have As we celebrate Advent, we also we may have this same type of joyful expec- not fallen into the falsehood that we own celebrate with gratitude the blessings of tation. Let our hearts be as open as the little everything, which keeps Jesus out of not the liturgical year that has just ended, and children in anticipation of the birth of Jesus. only Christmas but all the days of our we now begin a new year in the life of the We are a little afraid of what He is going ask of lives. Church. us, but we are overjoyed with what He brings I join you in praying that the Church Advent is that time of year when we to us. Yes, He brings us salvation; He brings us of Western Kentucky - Diocese of Ow- prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ the opportunity to live with Him on this earth ensboro will spend Advent as a time of on Christmas Day. The word ADVENT and to live with Him for all eternity. preparation and joy, so that we together can is from the Latin word adventus, which The one thing that we might fear is whether run to the barn – Jesus’ birthplace – to join means “the coming - the arrival” of Jesus we are willing to put aside anything in our lives Mary, our Blessed Mother and St. Joseph at His first birth here on earth and also His that would keep us from receiving this Jesus that along with the shepherds as we welcome Second Coming. loves us so much that He would become one of this beautiful, wonderful, new baby whom The whole church year is organized us with a humble start being born in a barn as we all call Jesus. around the two great feasts of Christmas a helpless little tiny baby. On the other hand, With these happy thoughts, I wish and Easter. We are now preparing for the as we work at preparing a place in our lives for all of you a joyful Christmas and many first great feast: Christmas. Jesus, we are overcome with joy, happiness and blessings as we begin the New Year in the As we think about our lives, we real- gratitude. liturgical life of the Church. Life in the ize that we celebrate important events Most Rev. John J. McRaith The Church is now offering us the opportu- world was never the same after the birth throughout the year and throughout our Bishop of Owensboro nity to spend these next four weeks to prepare a of Jesus, and may our lives never be the lives. We celebrate birthdays, anniversa- would mean to them and a great place in our hearts and in our lives for Jesus. We same as we embrace the Newborn Christ ries, Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, amount of joy both in preparing and will do that best by celebrating the sacraments of Child as our friend and as our SAVIOR Ordinations, Final Vows, and on and on. when He was finally born. They had Reconciliation and Eucharist. We also prepare a this Christmas. The one thing all these important events to make room for Him in their lives, place for Jesus by being grateful for all that God in our lives have in common is the need to and they had to change their plans has given us as we take time in these next weeks Sincerely in Christ, prepare. We prepare for them so that we often after Jesus was born. to be sure that we are using His gifts (everything might be changed by their celebration. I am sure their first surprise was we are and everything that we have) according Think about how many generations of that He chose to be born in a barn, to His will. the Chosen People prepared in fear and in amidst animals, and that the first visi- We begin by facing the fact that all we have joy for the coming of Jesus the Messiah, tors who came to welcome the new belongs to God, and we are simply stewards of Most Rev. John J. McRaith the Savior. We know that when Jesus did baby were shepherds. God’s gifts. Advent is a time to look into our Bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro finally come on that first Christmas some As we prepare ourselves to were ready for Him and some were not. celebrate His birthday at Christmas, The Word of God Is True Reality Some were excited about the birth of the we must be filled with some fear that Newborn Baby and some were not. we will be ready to receive Him but At this time of year, I often think also filled with untold joy that we are On Which To Base One’s Life of Mary, our Blessed Mother and of St. able to freely celebrate this Birthday, Plenary Session Address by Joseph. Without a doubt, they were both My Dear Friends, celebrate the fact that “a Savior is During the week of November Cardinal George fearful, but mostly overjoyed when Jesus born.” was actually born. I am sure they prepared 10-14, I was in Washington, D.C. for Dear Brother Bishops: Look at little children when they the 2008 Fall General Assembly of At the opening session of the recently themselves for His coming. They must encounter Santa…they are often fear- have had a certain fear of what His birth the U.S. Bishops. There we heard an concluded Roman Synod on the Word of ful but at the same time so excited to opening address by Francis Cardinal God in the Life and Mission of the Church, George, OMI, 2008 USCCB Confer- Pope Benedict XVI reflected on Psalm 118, Bishop McRaith’s December 2008 Schedule ence Secretary. I wish now to share that magnificent chorus praising the law, the his excellent address with all of you. order, that unites us to God. “The Word of 1 Provincial Bishops’ Mtg., Memphis, 12 noon Sincerely in Christ, God,” the Pope said,” is solid, it is the true 2 Provincial Bishops’ Mtg., Memphis, until 12 noon Most Rev. John J. McRaith reality upon which to base one’s life. Let us 2 Priests’ Councils & Bishops’ Mtg., Memphis, 1 pm Bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro recall the words of Jesus: ‘...Heaven and 3 Priests’ Councils & Bishops’ Mtg., Memphis, until 12 noon earth will pass away, but my words will not 4 Diocesan Administration Cmte. Mtg., CPC, 8:30 am pass away’…It is words that create history, 6 Mass, Staff Christmas, CPC, 6 pm it is words that give form to thoughts…the 8 Immaculate Conception, Holy Day of Obligation, CPC Closed Correction Word of God is the foundation of everything, 11 CCK Mtg., Louisville, 10:00 am CST The Mass Times for Rosary Cha- it is the true reality. And to be realists, we 12 Mass – Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration, Holy Name Parish, pel, Paducah, in the October, 2008 edi- must truly count on this reality.” Henderson, 6 pm tion of the Western Kentucky Catholic The Holy Father offered these reflec- 13 Mass, KCs 100th Anniv., St. Agnes Parish, Uniontown, 5:30 pm were incorrect. The correct time for tions in the face of bank closures, the col- 15 Priests’ Personnel Mtg., CPC, 9:45am Mass at Rosary Chapel in Paducah, Ky. lapse of giant corporations, the uncertainty of 15 Priests’ Council Mtg., CPC, 1:30pm is 10:30 a.m. every Sunday morning. political regimes, with full awareness of the 16 Christmas Play & Dinner, Bishop Soenneker Home, 5:30 pm We regret any inconvenience to the insecurity and suffering of so many around 18 Paducah Office Day (office at Lourdes Hospital, across from Chapel) parishioners and parish staff this in- the world. His words echoed what he had 24 Children’s Mass, St. Stephen Cathedral, 4 pm advertent reporter and editor’s mistake told us in our own country last April, when 24 Christmas Mass, St. Stephen Cathedral, 12 Midnight caused. --Ed., Mel Howard Continued on page 18 Vocation The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 3 Mission, as a witness of divine love, becomes particularly effective when it is shared in a communitarian way, so that the world may believe.

The Rite of Candidacy On the Road to Priesthood: Steve Hohman Accepted as Candidate for Ordination Uwem Enoh Celebrates the Rite of Candidacy Article and photo by Larena Lawson Article And Photo by Tami Schneider BROWNS VALLEY, Ky. - The Parish of St. Anthony here had the great honor and MURRAY,Ky. - October 26 dawned clear and sunny, bringing light to the multiple privilege of welcoming seminarian Steve Hohman as a Candidate to the Priesthood celebrations in Murray, Ky. A large number of parishioners and visitors came for the Diocese of Owensboro. The Rite of Candidacy took place within their Sunday together to celebrate mass on the parish lawn for the 75th anniversary of St. Liturgy on October 19. It was followed by a sausage and pancake breakfast in the parish Leo’s Parish, Priesthood Sunday and the Rite of Candidacy for Uwem Enoh. hall which was a fine feast. Uwem is a native of Nigeria, a country on the West Coast of Africa. After high Steve is originally from New York and worked several years in the Owensboro school, he worked for some time in the family mill factory and as a secretarial Catholic School System as a teacher and coach before his discernment led him to enter assistant in a local hospital. He then entered St. Joseph’s Theological College the seminary at St. Meinrad. He spent last year in the parish of St. Thomas More in in South Africa, where he completed his undergraduate degree in December of Paducah serving out his pastoral year’s assignment. Several of the youth group members 2002. Uwem came to the United States in October of 2004 to discern with the from Paducah were present at his candidacy with their Youth Minister Danny Thomas. Glenmary Fathers. After two years with Glenmary, he felt called to a diocesan Their presence was a great testament to Steve’s special gift of working with the young vocation. Before entering the seminary with the Diocese of Owensboro, Uwem people. was involved in parish work in Murray for almost a year. He is now in his third Steve’s pastor at his home parish of St. Anthony, Father Mike Clark, is very sup- year of theology at St. Meinrad Seminary. portive of Steve and his vocation, as well are the members of his parish and his many It is a tradition in our diocese to celebrate the Rite of Candidacy at the friends. They were all very excited to celebrate this special occasion of candidacy with seminarian’s home parish, which gives the candidate a sense of support and him. His brother diocesan seminarians, along with another fellow seminarian, all from belonging. At the same time, as Uwem proclaimed “present” and “I do” in front St. Meinrad, also attended the wonderful celebration. Of course, his proud Vocation of the congregation, he also offered the parish a witness of generosity and Director, Father Andy Garner, was at his side in support. Steve’s family members were obedience to the call of Christ. Because of the time he spent in the Murray not able to attend, but Bishop John McRaith was quick to point out that his parents had community, he came to consider St. Leo’s his home parish. the best seat in the house (heaven) and the Diocese of Owensboro is now proud to be During his homily, Fr. Mike Williams, current Pastor of St. Leo’s, praised his family too. the community for giving birth to four priestly vocations: Fr. Darrell Venters, Fr. It was a unique joy to see the love that was shared in the parish of St. Anthony for Mike Clark, Fr. Ken Mikulcik and Uwem Enoh, whom they had adopted as an their future priest. This small parish was really huge, rich in care and support of one orphan with open arms. He praised the Diocese and Bishop McRaith for their of their own, even if he is a New York transplant. Bishop John was very proud to give loving and welcoming spirit and their support of priestly vocations. them praise for all that they do to encourage and foster vocations. Father Mike Clark After two hours of the Word, the Eucharist, song, prayer, sharing, thanks- also announced that another parishioner, Tim Nugent, is in the new Diocesan diaconate giving and sunshine, the community shared a hot dog and chili dinner in the program. It is a great witness as to how a parish, big or small, can pray for and support parish hall. There parishioners and visitors saw colorful poster board displays vocations to the priesthood and religious life. They are a shining example of our call of the three priestly sons of the parish and of Uwem, who, through the Rite of to discipleship and sharing the love of Christ with others. This small parish on a hill of Candidacy, is now one step closer to holy orders. Browns Valley is a beacon of light for the diocese, shining bright for all to see. 4 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 Camp Staff Says Thanks to the Wonderful, Giving People of Our Diocese By Ben Warrell It’s already that time of year to begin thinking about plans for next summer, especially summer camp. Check out our new camp schedule and look for registrations on our website, www. gasperriverretreatcenter.org, at the end of January. Also, if you are a young adult at least one year removed from high school, it is time to begin thinking about being a part of the summer staff at Gasper River. Being a part of the summer staff is an amazing experience. Nick Higdon, one of last year’s staff had this to say about working at camp: “When asked about my experiences at Gasper, it’s hard to put it into words. It’s hard to quantify everything and put it down on paper because there are so many amazing things that happened this summer. I think the thing that made the biggest impact on me was the community that I had the opportunity to be a part of. 2008 Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp Staff: Adam Ferguson, Megan Rhodes, Nick Higdon, Ann As a staff we really were able to come close to each other, we Marie Killingbeck, Laura Clark, Nicole Long, Margaret Tichenor, Shane Lorenz, Jessy Hagan, Ashley really were comfortable with being ourselves. During this time Lorenzen, Chelsea Bland, Alex French. Photo by Susan Warrell our true colors showed and we had to learn how to deal with down and to just be ok with saying what’s on my Diocese of Owensboro and is going to continue to help working together. I always seem to find myself praying about mind about my faith.” the youth and young adults desire a closer relationship certain things that were going on with our relationships with “Besides these elements of community I have so- with Christ. Like I said it is really hard to put everything each other. When I saw a need I would pray about it. This made lidified my faith through experiences. When teaching into words because there is so much that happened this me apathetic to everyone’s situation and background, allowing the kids about faith we used activities like the zip- year, I truly feel blessed to be a part of such a great us to help the campers get to know and grow closer to God so line, low-elements, canoeing etc. Learning how to experience and to be a part of the first camp.” that they could know about the great things that he can do in “process” activities has translated into me seeing God Please pray about being a part of this ministry for their lives. Living in this community also fulfilled my desire to in everything. Camp helped me relieve a lot of fears the entire summer or being a volunteer for a week. We have Catholic fellowship. I have many friends that were prot- that I have had and the people around me allowed need volunteer counselors and health care providers for estant that shared the same love for Christ but there was always me to be myself and to accept myself for who God next summer. Giving a little of your time to serve God an inability to speak freely and openly about everything that I made me and allowed me to understand better about can help change the life of child. Also, a special thanks believed. I always had my guard up and I was always on the the desires God has put on my heart. Gasper river Continued on page 5 defensive. Working at camp has allowed me to take that guard and the camp experience is an invaluable asset to the SUICIDE: Helping Survivors Survive By Betty Medley A suicide survivor is any person grieving a suicide death. A suicide survivor is sometimes confused with a suicide attempter who is a person who tried and failed suicide. Suicide survivors are the immediate family and others who are grieving a suicide death. Historically, and continuing today, suicide survivors are set apart from other grieving people. Assumptions are made that they have “massive guilt” and were somehow in complicity with the death. Families of suicides do not get the sympathy that other grieving people do. They are often shunned. Death is always painful, but its pains are compounded considerably if its cause is suicide. When a suicide occurs, we aren’t just left with the loss of a person, we’re also left with a legacy of anger, second-guessing, and fearful anxiety. It’s a disease and perhaps the most misunderstood of all diseases. Perhaps it’s more accurate to say that suicide is a disease that picks its victims precisely in such a way so as to exclude others and their attentiveness. This should not be an excuse for insensitivity; especially towards those suffering from serious depression, but it should be a healthy check against false guilt and fruitless second guessing. We’re human beings, not God. People die of illness and accidents all the time and all the love and attentiveness in the world often cannot prevent a loved one from dying. Suicide is a sickness and there are some sicknesses that all the care and love in the world cannot cure. Suicide survivors frequently yearn for the imaginary power of changing the past. They go over and over events leading to the suicide and dream they have the power that might have saved their loved one. But there is not power in the past-only the present. While one cannot bring the person back, and while there are no second chances with the person who died, there are many second chances with the living. There is an opportunity to make up in the present what is desperately wished for in the past. The death of a loved one changes people; how they change is up to the individual. Every suicide survivor should be encouraged to let time do its own work of healing. While the sadness can seem unending and the pain relentless, they will pass, and survivors will survive. A proper human and faith response to suicide should not be horror, fear for the victim’s salvation, or guilty second-guessing about how we failed the person. Suicide is indeed a horrible way to die, but we must understand it (at least in most cases) as a sickness, a disease, an illness, a tragic breakdown within the immune system. And then we must trust in God’s goodness, God’s understanding, and God’s power to redeem all things, even death, even death by suicide. Monte Cassino Shrine Hosts May, October Marian Pilgrimages The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 5 The small chapel of Monte Cassino is located on a hill near the Archabbey. Surrounded by trees and panoramic views of the Anderson Valley, the shrine dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary is a testament to the age-old tradition of seeking God. The history of Monte Cassino Shrine tells how a novena to Our Lady of Monte Cassino is credited for saving the village of St. Meinrad from a smallpox epidemic in 1871. The faith that God’s people placed in the intercession of Mary more than 130 years ago has not waned. Since the chapel’s dedication in 1870, thousands of people have visited the sandstone chapel to offer their prayers and petitions. As the months of May and October are especially devoted to the Blessed Mother, pilgrimages to Monte

Carrying the processional cross on October 26 at Monte Cassino Shrine near Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Indiana, is Charlotte Morris. The girl to her left is her sister, Cecilia Morris. The girl on Charlotte’s right was unidentified. Their parents are David and Monica Morris, parishioners at Saint Mary of the Woods Church, Whitesville, Ky., shown in the photo at right in the back right hand side. On October 26 when the Morris family made a pilgrimage to Monte Cassino Shrine, Fr. Pius Klein, OSB spoke on the topic of “Holy Mother of Hope.” St. Meinrad Archabbey photo Cassino Shrine are held each Sunday during those months. May to October; 8 a.m. from November to April). During May The pilgrimage begins with an opening hymn and a short and October, Mass is also held on Tuesdays and Thursdays sermon, followed by a rosary procession. The service, about at 7 a.m. (All times are Central Time.) an hour long, ends with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin To visit the shrine, follow Indiana 62 east from Saint and a hymn. Pilgrimages start at 2 p.m. Central Time. In Meinrad Archabbey (located in St. Meinrad, IN) for about a addition, a Benedictine monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey mile. Watch for the sign on the left that marks the entrance presides at Mass in the chapel each Saturday (7 a.m. from to the shrine.

Camp Staff Says Thanks (Continued from page 4) The Office of Wisdom presents is necessary to all those who have Washington, DC, donated items to camp from our our Nation’s Capital wish list. The grounds certainly do have a Catholic feel thanks Motorcoach Tour to the wonderful, giving people April 30 to May 5, 2009 of our diocese. Have a blessed Come join us for a 6 day and 5 night trip to Washington, DC and Baltimore, Christmas and a wonderful New Maryland. The spacious, motorcoach Year! will depart from Paducah, KY (place to be determined) at 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 30th and return on Tuesday. May 5th. The cost is $575 per person, double Camp Grades Dates occupancy. Included in the one low price: transportation, Explorer Camp Youth entering 3rd & 4th grades July 19th-July 22nd 5 nights lodging, including 3 consecutive nights in Washington, DC, Expedition Camp Youth entering 5th & 6th grades June 14th-June 19th & 5 continental Breakfasts and 3 dinners, 2 full -day guided tours of Washington, June 21st –June 26th DC. Evening Guided Memorial Tour. Tours feature the new WW II Memorial, Quest Camp Youth entering 7th & 8th grades July 5th-July 10th Capital Hill, Embassy Row, Kennedy Graves, The Smithsonian, the Basilica of Camp LIFE Youth entering 9th through 12th grades June 28th-July 3rd & the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception,and more. We will also visit July 12th – July 17th the Baltimore Inner Harbor and more! Eucharistic Life Camp Young adults 18 and over May 31st-June 5th $75 will due upon signing and final payment is due 2/22/09 Come alone, or bring some friends for wonderful Spring Trip! **Tentative schedule-may be subject to change. For more information and to register call Ginny Knight-Simon at 270-683-1545 6 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 Body Language: Teens Encounter Christ: Commentary on the Intersection of Faith, Sex, & Culture The Paschal Mystery in the Year of Saint Paul By Christopher West (Second Corinthians) becomes: is the homosexual “way of life” Brad Pitt and the By Father Eric D Riley, W.KY TEC Spiritual Director, wkytec.org harmful? Pitt simply takes for granted the As we continue our journey through Meaning of Marriage widespread idea that it is not, and expects us This is the final install- the Holy Year of Saint Paul, 28 June to do the same. But the question remains: Is 2008-29 June 2009, let us spend some ment of a short series of give it all away, but the homosexual way of life harmful? Cou- time with the Letter of Saint Paul to the columns exploring the we must be willing to give as Christ com- rageous people need to ask this question Philippians. Philippi was an important city question: What is mar- mands. and let the data – all the data – speak. of the Roman Empire in northern Greece. riage? In the first install- We have many opportunities to make Discrimination has no place in Amer- Saint Paul established the first Christian ment, we looked at the sacrifices every day of our lives. Every ica. Discrimination has become one of community in Europe in this city on his union of man and woman morning we should begin our day by those buzz-words that is “indiscriminately” second missionary journey about the year as the foundation stone of life and civili- thanking God for His blessings and ask- linked with injustice. It seems we have for- A.D. 50. Saint Paul’s Letter to the Church zation itself. In the second, we drew from ing for the grace to offer our prayers, our gotten that there is such a thing as just dis- in Philippi was written while he was im- 2,000 years of Catholic teaching to formu- works, our joys, our sufferings in union crimination. We “discriminate” – that is, we prisoned. late a definition of marriage. Here, I want with Christ through the Holy Masses distinguish and discern by recognizing dif- As we celebrate the Eucharist, a Greek to respond to some of the challenges raised celebrated this day. After praying for the ferences – all the time, and must do so. Dis- word meaning “Thanksgiving,” Saint Paul by those who see same-sex “marriage” as a grace, then we should be willing to do the crimination is unjust when the difference reminds us with the Church in Philippi to matter of justice and equality. difficult work of making the offering inten- recognized has no bearing on the matter at be thankful: “Have no anxiety at all, but Proposition 8 is an initiative on tionally throughout the day. Imagine how hand. Discrimination is just – and required in everything, by prayer and petition, with California’s ballot that would overturn that much pettiness would fall by the wayside – when the difference matters. thanksgiving, make state’s decision to legalize same sex “mar- if we were intentional about focussing on For example, it is unjust discrimina- your requests known riage.” Last month, movie star Brad Pitt “whatever is true, whatever is honorable, tion for the state to deny blind people the to God. Then the peace made headlines when he donated $100,000 whatever is just, whatever is pure, what- right to vote. It is just discrimination for the of God that surpasses to fight Proposition 8. The statement he of- ever is lovely, whatever is gracious” as state to deny blind people driver’s licenses all understanding will fered typifies the sentiments I want tore- Saint Paul reminds the Church of Philippi (there is no universal “right” to drive a car; guard your hearts and spond to in this column: “Because no on and us (4:8). one must qualify). It is unjust discrimina- minds in Christ Jesus” has the right to deny another their life, even Those involved in the TEC movement tion for the state to say a woman can’t enter (4:6-7). Therefore, if though they disagree with it, because every- are called to be intentional in offering daily the town hall. It is just discrimination for we want to have our one has the right to live the life they so de- sacrifices for our young people throughout the state to say a woman can’t enter the Father Eric prayers heard and an- sire if it doesn’t harm another and because the Diocese of Owensboro that Juniors and men’s locker room at the local gym. D. Riley swered by the Good discrimination has no place in America, my Seniors in high school will be open to the So, is denying marriage to those God, we must be thank- vote will be for equality and against Propo- invitation to come and experience a deeper of the same sex just or unjust discrimina- ful. Thankfulness leads sition 8.” Encounter with Christ on a weekend. tion? The question at hand is this: Does the to an open spirit; an open spirit is able Who wants to deny people their Help us get the word out to our teens, sexual difference have any real bearing on to receive the blessings God has in store rights? Who is for discrimination and in- we have two weekends coming up for marriage? If it does not, any state denying by His grace. Our prayers are always equality? It seems Pitt has everything on his Juniors and Seniors: 17-19 January; 14- marriage to those of the same sex would answered according to the perfect will of side. But let’s apply some critical thinking 16 February. For more information and be drawing meaningless distinctions. But the Almighty, but thankfulness brings us to his statement and see where it takes us. applications visit our updated website: if the sexual difference is intrinsic to what into submission to His will and allows us Admittedly, I will raise more questions than www.wkytec.org or send an email to wky- marriage is, then we are dealing with just to receive so that we may have more to I will be able to answer in this short column. [email protected]. discrimination. give. Still, I would argue that these are the ques- As we enter into the Advent season let Finally, Brad Pitt says that his vote Since it is centered on the Paschal tions that must be raised if we are to get to us look forward to the coming of Christ. will be for equality and against Proposi- Mystery of Christ the TEC movement the heart of the matter. Not only do we prepare to celebrate the tion 8. Who in his right mind is opposed teaches us how to be thankful to the Fa- No one has the right to deny another Christmas season in honor of the birth to equality? But what does Mr. Pitt mean ther. We show our thankfulness through person his or her life, even though one might of our Savior, but equally important we by “equality”? Does equality mean a bland selflessness and self-giving. We live in a disagree with it. I assume Pitt is referring to prepare for the Second Coming of Christ sameness? Is there no place for meaningful culture and a world that believes that the denying a person his or her “way of life.” the Judge of the living and the dead. May distinctions? I’d say Brad is using the word accumulation of stuff will make us happy. Actually, courts do this all the time. In fact, He find us prepared upon His return, and “equality” indiscriminately. Christ reminds us that we will not be truly that’s what courts exist to do. Courts exist may our sacrifices be the crown of glory happy until we are willing to give it all to uphold and defend a “way of life” that in the great day of the Resurrection. serves the common good and to dissuade us away; that doesn’t mean that we have to from any “way of life” that does not. The High School Juniors question at hand, then, is this: Is redefining Upcoming Teens Encounter Christ Weekends: marriage in accord with the common good? and Seniors: TEC # 162, 17-19 January 2009 -- Gaspar River Catholic Youth Camp -- Bowl- Looking for more meaning to life? ing Green, Kentucky. The deadline to sign up for this weekend is Friday morning, If not, the courts have an obligation to up- Need some time away from all the cha- hold the traditional definition of marriage 2 January 2009; although, early registration is advised because of the Christmas os? Looking for peace in all the wrong holiday and problems with mail during this time of year. and to dissuade us from any contrary “way places? of life.” TEC # 163, 14-16 February 2009 -- Saint Charles Parish, Bardwell, Kentucky. Come spend a weekend Encounter The deadline to sign up for this weekend is Friday morning, 30 January 2009. This Everyone has the right to live the life with Christ. Allow Him to spend some he or she so desires if it doesn’t harm an- weekend usually fills up pretty quick, so early registration is encouraged. time with you so that you may experience For more information or TEC applications visit our updated website at www. other. No reasonable person would agree to what He has in store for you. this statement without the disclaimer “if it wkytec.org or contact [email protected] doesn’t harm another.” The question then The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 7

Finger Painting Fun and Making Mothers So Proud! First Grade students at the Owensboro Catholic Elementary K-3 Campus take time out for some good “old fashioned” fun finger painting! The students in Mrs. Hayden’s Class used their desks as a canvas to show off their creativity and get Silver Bid To Nationals a little messy in the process October 29, 2008. Submitted by OCS Office The Owenboro Catholic Middle School Cheerleaders competed at The HalloJam, in Evansville IN. on Saturday October 25, 2008, and placed 2nd in the Junior High School division. They were also presented with a silver bid to the Super Nationals A Scout is Reverent in Indianapolis. The OCMS Cheerleaders are : Caitlin Coomes, Kindra Evans, Chel- Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts: Our upcoming Di- sea Hagan, Rachel Hamilton, Sarah McCarthy, Kali Paul, Emily Paul and Stephanie ocesan Scout retreat will be December 5-7, 2008 at the Wall. Coaches are Sonya Evans and Miranda Evans. Submitted by OCS Office Gasper River Retreat Center. The cost will be $35.00 per person, and a schedule of the weekend can be Post-Abortive Woman Returns to found on our Diocesan web page under “offices” and “youth ministry.” Our Religious Emblems mass with Bishop McRaith will be March 8, 2009 at 2:30PM at St. Church, Gets Active In Pro-Life Pius X in Owensboro. You can email us at scouts@ By Debbie Ward begin healing. She must bare the wounds pastoral.org and you can contact Fr. Ken at 247-2843. On election day, I received a phone of her heart to God’s merciful love in order call from a young woman inquiring about to become whole again. Only then will the next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat (healing she become a truly proactive and effective Hurting from abortion? for post-abortive women and men) coming witness for life. Besides the terrible guilt Know someone who is? up in January. She shared a little about of the abortion, she also suffers from the Rachel’s Vineyard is here her faith: cradle Catholic, left the Church complacent attitude towards abortion in to help. Rachel’s Vineyard for several years, has since returned. Her which she grew up. Again she expressed of Bowling Green offers Catholic parents were pro-choice; abortion how things could have been so different. post-abortion healing was not an issue. She had an abortion at Only the all consuming fire of the merciful weekend retreats for women and men who are age 15. Her mother never offered another love of Jesus can heal these and all of her choice; she wished she had. It may sound suffering from the effects deepest sorrows. of abortion. as if she was making excuses or blaming Reflecting on the following quotes of her mother. I don’t think so. I think she Mother Teresa and Pope John Paul II, let Next Retreat: January 30 was simply stating facts of her upbringing. us continue to pray for the sanctity of life, – February 1, 2009 How sad. marriage and family, an end to abortion, Retreat Location: The good news is, since returning and healing for this young woman and Passionist Monastery, to the Church she has become pro-life. all post-abortive women and men who Whitesville, KY Contrary to her Catholic pro-choice home are seeking the mercy and healing love of life she now believes that abortion for any Jesus: reason is wrong. Like many post-abortive “We must remember that life begins Contact: [email protected]; women and men who have received God’s at home and we must also remember that www.hopeafterabortionky.com; call Colleen @ 270-776-6177 merciful healing love she wants to join the the future of humanity passes through the family” Mother Teresa pro-life forces. For the consequences of will be held the weekend of Jan. 30 through Feb. 1, 2009 at the Passionist Monastery the gravity of her sin, she desires to offer “A society will be judged on the basis of how it treats its weakest members; and in Whitesville, Ky. To find out more about this retreat, call Colleen at 270-776-6177, this work as penance. or send an email message to: [email protected] Before this work can begin, she ex- among the most vulnerable are surely the unborn and the dying.” Pope John To find out more about Rachel’s Vineyard, go to www.hopeafterabortionky.com pressed that it’s time to finally face the Paul II or www.rachelsvineyard.org hard truth in order to forgive herself and The next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat 8 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 Cursillo Workshop By Charlie Krampe On Saturday Nov. 8, the Cur- sillo movement held a work- shop at Christ the King School in Madisonville. The main topic of the work- shop was “What makes up the work of the Cursillo Move- ment?” First, there is Pre-Cur- sillo – getting a person ready for Charlie Krampe Cursillo. Sec- ond, there is the Cursillo weekend. Third, there is Post-Cursillo – the rest of our life. We spoke about the importance of search- ing for key persons in their environments who would be influential over others. Through them, they would be able to help change the environment into a Christian one. The question we need to answer is, “Have we made much progress in transforming the world to be more like Christ?” The Cursillo movement will give people the tools and the method to accomplish this work. I came to know and understand the Cursillo method nineteen years ago. It has changed my life a lot. I came to a realization that I’m not here just for myself, but I’m here to help the Lord and let Him use me as His instrument to help bring others to heaven. The Cursillo movement seeks the living out of the kingdom according to the counsel of Christ. In Matthew 6:33 you will read, “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His justice in all these things will be given to you besides.” Those who attend the Cursillo will have an idea of how to live the rest of their lives. Through Christian witness and by living a conscious life of grace, we can make a friend, be a friend, and bring that friend to Christ. This should be instilled in our hearts not only in word but in deed. The enhancement of this process increases through continual piety, study, and action of every Cursillista and in turn leavens the environments, thus becoming a fermenting agent for Christ which will enliven and develop a true conversion for the love of God and neighbor. Plans are being made to hold this workshop in other areas of our diocese. For more information, call: Charlie Krampe 270-546- 7773 or Cecelia Hamilton 270-926-4176. Annual Diocesan Mass Count Diocesan Review Board Mem- The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 9 bers Ready To Respond To Calls The members of the Board who deal with sexual abuse allegations in the Diocese of Owensboro are as follows: Larry Abel, Ms. June Bell, Chair, Mr. Ken Bennett, Dr. Charles Bohle, Ms. Susan Clark, Rev. Pat Connell, Mr. William Craig, Jr., Mr. Jeff Ebelhar, Mr. Nicholas Goetz, Ms. Teresa Henry, Vice-Chair, Dr. Carroll Howard, Mr. Dan Howard, Sr. Eula Johnson, SCN, Rev. Pat Reynolds, and Dr. Michele Thomas. Ms. Louanne Gelarden serves as the Bishop’s liaison to the Review Board. Any person who wishes to communicate with the Diocesan Review Board is asked to call the Catholic Pastoral Center at 1-270-683-1545 and ask to speak with a member of the Review Board. To speak with a particular member of this Board, tell the receptionist. In either case, the receptionist at the Catholic Pastoral Center will give the caller’s information to the member of the Review Board for follow-up. Callers may choose to remain anonymous for the initial call to the Catholic Pastoral Center receptionist. The phone numbers of the members of this Board will not be made public. You may also contact the Board via email at [email protected]. Be sure to include your contact information. No direct response will be given by email because con- fidentiality is never guaranteed when using email. Follow-up will be made by telephone. Dear Friends from Owensboro Diocese. On behalf of Holy Spirit Parish in Maggotty, Jamaica, with the residents of the surrounding area I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your wonderful works supporting missions. Just recently we have received many items from the container the Diocese of Owensboro shipped to Jamaica. We received many boxes of school supplies, farmer’s tools and a lot more to be used by the most needy people. As a mission, we try to run many programs and projects, to help poor brothers and sisters from our area, but without a brotherly hand from abroad, we could do mostly just a theory of charity. Thank you with our hearts for the prayers, support and contributions you have so generously made on our behalf. We thank God for the goodness of each of you. We wish each of you a Peaceful Advent, a Holy Christmas and a Blessed 2009. May the Lord Bless you. Fr. Mark Bzinkowski

Diocesan History Books For Sale At Catholic Pastoral Center The Scoop From Inside A Newspaper $20.00 Ms. Susan Brinkley’s 6th Grade Class at St. Joseph Catholic School in Mayfield, Contact Diocesan Chancellor took a recent trip to the Mayfield Messenger, the local newspaper, to get the Sister Joseph Angela Boone, OSU, inside scoop on what it takes to print a newspaper. The class prints and sells a at 270-683-1545 for information. school newspaper during the school year. All the money raised from the sale of Or e-mail [email protected] their newspaper goes to charity. Submitted by Shanda Purcell, School Secretary, St. Joseph Catholic School, Mayfield, Ky 10 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 Josh McCarty Ordained a Transitional Deacon on All Saints Day, 2008 (Continued from page 1) homily: “There’s the right way, the wrong way, and God’s way. Live by God’s way.” In addition to following God’s way through life as a deacon and soon as a priest, Bishop McRaith emphasized three important aspects of McCarty’s calling: to serve and not be served; to live a celibate life; and to live a life of obedience, not only to God but also to his bishop. “You are called to serve, not to be served, as Christ served the Church,” instructed Bishop McRaith. The Bishop quickly admitted that this practice is easily confused in this day and age of people wanting to be served by others. He reminded McCarty, however, to always “serve the people in love and joy.” Reserving discussion of a celibate life for McCarty’s priestly ordination, Bishop McRaith expounded on McCarty’s call to obedience. Reminding McCarty that his obedience includes following God first, it also requires him to follow the instructions of his Bishop. “While that may not be a problem with me,” Bishop McRaith said in jest, “it will also require you to obey my suc- A sunbeam shining through a skylight cessor.” in Sts. Peter and Paul church roof In conclusion, the Bishop said, “I promise seemed to frame this scene at the you in that service and in that obedience you will moment Bishop John McRaith laid find love and joy – real joy.” hands on Josh McCarty in silence as “I greatly enjoyed the ceremony,” said Mc- the Holy Spirit was invoked to give McCarty strength for his ministry Carty. “It was beautiful, it was joyous and it was as a deacon. The Ordination to the a great turn out of people. I really wanted there Diaconate was held at Sts. Peter and to be a lot of people. Canon Law says as many Paul in Hopkinsville on November 1. people should be at an ordination as possible,” Photo taken by Dawn C. Ligibel. McCarty explained. The church was filled with 401 people, which included 35 priests, ten deacons, nine seminarians and fourteen high school youth from Sts. Peter and Paul who acted as honorary servers. “The way I see this ordination,” McCarty elaborated, “is both a step forward for the Church in that now she has a new minister and now he will serve and support the life of the Josh McCarty prostrated himself on the floor of Sts. Peter and Paul Church and help guide the Church. But I also see Church in Hopkinsville on November 1 as Bishop McRaith and the entire it as a celebration of the Church that one among congregation prayed the Litany of Supplication during McCarty’s ordination it is fully devoting himself to Christ. This is a to the Diaconate. In front of the altar from left to right are Rev. Mr. Daniel wonderful thing. To sum it up, it was both an Dillard, Fr. Andy Garner, Bishop John McRaith and Fr. John Thomas. Photo ordination and a celebration.” by Dawn C. Ligibel. “For me the most moving part of the ceremony “I just want to thank everybody was the Gloria,” McCarty continued. “We had who helped to make the celebration stated the purpose of what we were doing, then possible, especially the people of we sang a hymn of praise to God with the angels Sts. Peter and Paul parish, includ- and it sort of summed up the whole point of the ing Fr. John Thomas (pastor) and ordination which was to give glory to God.” Libby Downs (pastoral associate),” Another significant part of the ceremony for McCarty concluded. McCarty was when two fellow Deacons robed Everyone present shared in him in his new vestments. “The greatest sense McCarty’s joy. “Today is such a that something is different now was during the joy filled day,” exclaimed Fr. Andy vesting,” explained McCarty. “It was a physical Garner, Director of Vocations and sign that things are different now. I had been or- Seminarians for the Diocese of Ow- dained. I had promised obedience to the Bishop. ensboro. “I can feel the joy in Josh’s Josh McCarty made his promise of I had promised celibacy. I had promised to be family and the joy in the Church as obedience to Bishop John McRaith and loyal to the teachings of the Church. Putting on well.” His first act as a deacon: Rev. Mr. Josh his successors as Diocesan Vocations the new vestments was a sign of putting on all The joy in McCarty’s family McCarty prepared the sacred vessels Director Fr. Andy Garner, left, assisted. these things now, and also of putting on Christ was clearly evident. As the oldest for the Mass Nov 1. Larena Lawson Photo by Jim Creighton in a new way.” Continued on page 11 photo Josh McCarty Ordained a Transitional Deacon (Continued from page 10) The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 11 of five children, McCarty was surrounded is prayer. “Largely, I was focused on what the school and parish, the community life by all four of his siblings and his parents. I needed to be doing and saying every- of the parish, as well as community events Sister Martina, 26, a nun in the Family of thing right and doing everything right,” in Hopkinsville which we attended.” Mary missionary community in Slovakia, explained McCarty with a chuckle. Fr. Thomas is a strong believer in traveled the farthest to attend the ordina- Another opportunity came in the the pastoral year as part of a seminarian’s tion. With a limited amount of vacation middle of November when he baptized a formation. “It’s a reality check,” he days each year, Sr. Martina had been plan- friend’s baby. He also continues to preach explained. “It’s one thing to read about ning to only attend her brother’s ordination from time to time at the Blessed Mother the ministry and history and completely into the priesthood on May 30, 2009. “My parish in Owensboro to which he has been different to be in a parish. I did a pastoral Mother Superior told me a few months ago assigned as a Deacon. intern myself, it’s an excellent process,” that I should come for his deacon ordina- While it’s natural to be looking toward Fr. Thomas added. tion,” explained Sr. Martina. the future at such a critical time, it is nearly With regard to McCarty’s year at Sts. In addition to Sr. Martina, also in at- impossible to not look to the past as a way Peter and Paul, Fr. Thomas explained, “I tendance were McCarty’s brother, Justin, of remembering how it all began. One of made him keep my schedule. He went who is 24 years old and in his last year at A happy Rev. Mr. Josh McCarty after his first role models was a parish priest. with me on calls, he attended meetings, the University of Southern Indiana study- ordination as a transitional deacon “Fr. Mark Spring was the first human priest he learned how the office works, he cre- ing electrical engineering; his sister, Anna, Nov 1. Larena Lawson photo that I got to know,” said McCarty. When ated presentations and he preached every who is 19 years old and studying nursing ingly generous and exceedingly loving,” McCarty was in high school, he belonged Wednesday. I think I gave Josh an indica- at Vincennes University in Southern Indi- he added. “They say a lot of nice things to a parish in Iowa where Fr. Spring was tion, an example perhaps, of what a priest ana; and his youngest sister, Becca, who about Josh. Originally I thought maybe pastor. “He was dynamic,” McCarty ex- sacrifices other than what is sacrificed at is seven years old. it was just the rhetoric one says to a dad, plained. “After meeting him, in the deep the altar. You have to set your own life, “It (the ceremony) was touching,” but I’m beginning to think that maybe it’s recesses of my mind, I realized that it is your likes and dislikes, and your own Anna said. “I was very proud of him,” true,” Greg explained with a smile. not psychotic to be a priest.” needs to the side and Josh learned that she added. “It was nice,” agreed Justin. Anyone who witnesses McCarty sur- The next strong influence in McCarty’s during his pastoral year.” “I guess I’m just pretty proud of him,” he rounded by the members of Sts. Peter and life leading down the path toward priest- “I don’t think I was bored for one admitted. “It is definitely what he wants Paul cannot doubt their love and support hood was Fr. Richard Cash from Fancy second,” McCarty agreed. “It was a great to do. I’m all for it,” he added. for the new Deacon. “It made me so proud Farm, Ky. After spending a year with NET exposure to great liturgy and many differ- “I’m thankful that he wants to serve of the parish and how many people were (National Evangelization Team), McCarty ent pastoral experiences.” the Church like this,” said Sr. Martina. involved in preparing and carrying out first met Fr. Cash at a Marion conference “I didn’t shield him from much,” Fr. “I’m so thankful God has given him this the ceremony,” said Fr. Thomas. “It was in Owensboro. By this time McCarty had Thomas admitted. “There were times I gift,” she added. a true representation of the parish; young been thinking about the priesthood as his chose things I knew would make Josh “It was humbling. During the first and old, Catholic and non-Catholic, and vocation, so he asked Fr. Cash to be his uncomfortable to show him the truth. I hymn, I had to gain my composure and different nationalities. People who are not spiritual director. After that, he began wanted him to see. I think he was surprised not tear up,” admitted McCarty’s father always involved were involved. It made visiting Fr. Cash in Aurora, Kentucky, on (with some of the realities), and they were Greg. “It’s all about God’s grace,” he me proud as their pastor.” a fairly regular basis. “He taught me about not all negative. I think he was surprised added. Greg proceeded to illustrate his In addition to the members of the par- spiritual life and liturgy and the life of a also about the prayer, the generosity, the comment about God’s grace. “There’s a ish, approximately 150 other friends and priest mainly just through his example,” blessings and the fun. I think he is pre- photo of Josh over there on a board which family members traveled to Hopkinsville McCarty recalled. pared,” confirmed Fr. Thomas. “I think shows him and a friend, when they were for the ordination. “That meant a lot,” said After deciding to enter the seminary he’s ready.” around eight or ten years old, jumping on McCarty. “To see all the people there and and continue to discern his calling, Mc- At one point in McCarty’s formation, a bed and pretending to play guitars using reveling in the glory of the Church made Carty encountered yet another strong influ- his father suggested that he might consider tennis rackets. I look at that photo and it clear to me that this ordination was way ence which proved not only to reaffirm his being an order priest versus a parish priest. realize that one has been called into the more than something happening to me,” vocation but also his specific calling as a Greg’s perception was that as an order priesthood and one has not. God’s grace he explained. parish priest. That influence was Fr. John priest his son’s life would be easier and is the only difference,” he explained. Now that McCarty has reached this Thomas, a Uniontown, Ky. native, with not so isolated. At that time, McCarty As was the case for McCarty’s Rite point in his formation, he is understand- whom he spent a year during his pastoral responded to his father by saying, “I think of Candidacy held in December of 2007, ably looking forward to the next step: year at Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville. that God wants me to be a parish priest.” many friends and members of Sts. Peter his ordination into the priesthood. “I am “He was very generous with me from the McCarty agrees that there are certain chal- and Paul parish were also present to show very excited and looking forward to the first day I arrived. He had a great care for lenges a parish priest faces that an order their love and support for McCarty. “It’s ordination, but I also still have a ton of me. He had carefully planned out what priest may not. “The communal life of a exciting, especially seeing the support of things to do. It’s a little overwhelming,” he wanted me to do. He had a systematic parish priest is more challenging than the the parish,” said Cynthia who, along with he admitted. approach in helping me grow throughout communal life of an order priest,” Mc- her husband and three youngest children, In addition to continuing and finish- the year. He gave me helpful feedback Carty explained. In addition, “the Bishop belongs to Our Lady of Hope in Wash- ing his coursework in the seminary, Mc- about things that I did well and things that I is not as involved in the life of a priest as ington, Indiana. “I’m so grateful for this Carty will also have a few opportunities needed to improve. Plus, he was fun to be the Abbott is in the life of monks. Being parish. They are so gracious and have to exercise his newly appointed duties as with. He also has a great love of the liturgy a parish priest requires more personal the mindset of Christ. These people are a Deacon. The first such opportunity came and the Church and he wanted to share all responsibility.” people who appreciate God in a special the morning after his ordination where he that with me,” McCarty explained. If there were any lingering doubts way,” she added. assisted during the 10:30 a.m. Mass at Sts. In addition to the well-planned agenda about his call to parish priesthood, they “The more I see them (members of Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville. For the Fr. Thomas had prepared for McCarty, were completely dispelled during his pas- Sts. Peter and Paul), the more I realize first time, he led the Kyrie, proclaimed the “there were also things that year that we toral year. “It reaffirmed my call to be a why he chose it (as his home parish),” said Gospel, mixed the water and wine prior to could not have planned that were forma- parish priest. It was very reaffirming that Greg. “This is such a loving parish. There consecration, and assisted Fr. Thomas in tive and teaching,” McCarty said. “Such I was on the right path, especially with are a number of people who are exceed- holding up the chalice during the Eucharist things included administrative issues with Continued on page 12 12 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 Josh McCarty Ordained a Transitional Deacon (Continued from page 11) regard to the community life and life at the rectory. Fr. John Thomas led a very com- munal life with a lot of people. It was a strong example to me that parish priesthood does not mean isolation.” While McCarty believes he is approaching parish priesthood with his eyes opened to the many different facets of the life, he also believes he possesses certain skills and abilities which will facilitate his ministry. “I think I have a pretty good relate-ability to people. I’m also pretty decent at teaching youth (high school and middle school youth). It’s a connecting thing. The way I think and the examples I use help me connect and work with them and help them grow in the faith.” With regard to grade school children, McCarty admits that he hasn’t had as much experience in teaching or working with that age group. However, “judging by the number of hugs I get (from grade school children), I do OK,” he admitted. Another ability McCarty offers is prayer. “People have told me that I have an abil- ity to foster the spiritual life in people,” McCarty explained. “Through the example of prayer, I try to bring people to prayer.” Sr. Martina agrees with the power of prayer. “Pray for us,” she implored. “It’s the same with any vocation, we can’t do it alone. It takes more than just a person’s own strength.” After years of prayer, discernment, preparation and study, McCarty is nearing the end of the road to priesthood. On May 30, 2009, in Owensboro, both McCarty and fellow Deacon Daniel Dillard will be ordained by Bishop McRaith into the priesthood. Josh McCarty lay prostrate on the floor during a litany as his family prayed with The time and location of the ordination are still pending. “I’m hoping for a thousand the community. Photo By Jim Creighton people to attend,” McCarty concluded. Rev. Mr. Josh McCarty, having just been ordained as a deacon, assists Bishop John McRaith during the celebration of the Eucharist on November 1 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Hopkinsville. Thirty- five priests in attendance for the ordination stood behind the altar as Rev. Mr. McCarty held the chalice during the Eucharistic prayer. Photo taken by Dawn C. Ligibel.

At Left, the family Above, Rev. Mr. of Rev. Mr. Josh Josh McCarty took McCarty presented his place beside the gifts to Bishop Bishop John John McRaith during McRaith during the celebration the celebration of the Eucharist of the Eucharist on November shortly after being 1 at Sts. Peter ordained as a and Paul Church Deacon. McCarty in Hopkinsville was ordained on following McCarty’s November 1 at ordination to the Sts. Peter and Diaconate. Pictured Paul Church in from left to right are Hopkinsville. Cynthia McCarty, Pictured from left Greg McCarty, to right are Rev. Becca McCarty, Sr. Mr. Daniel Dillard, Martina, Bishop Bishop John McRaith and Rev. McRaith, Rev. Mr. Mr. Daniel Dillard. Josh McCarty and Deacons Daniel Dillard and Josh McCarty Photo taken by Fr. John Thomas. leave Sts Peter and Paul Church with Bishop Dawn C. Ligibel. Photo taken by john McRaith Nov 1. Larena Lawson photo Dawn C. Ligibel. The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 13

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Larena Lawson Photo A New Deacon Among Us Above Deacon Daniel Dillard assisting Bishop John and concelebrating priests at his diaconate ordination in Holy Name Church, Henderson, October 18, 2008. Top right, Deacon Joseph helps Deacon Daniel put on his stole. At right, Deacon Daniel read the Gospel at Josh McCarty’s diaconate ordination Nov 1, 2008. Below right, Deacon Daniel with Bishop John and Holy Name pastor Fr. Ed Bradley. At left, Deacon Daniel holding the Book of the Gospels. Dawn Ligibel Photo

Left & right, Larena Lawson Photoos 14 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 Paducah Hospital Welcomes Nursing Scholarship PADUCAH, Ky, Oct. 8, 2008— Seven Lourdes employees re- ceived $9,000 in scholarships from Lourdes Foundation to further their nursing education this fall. The Kathryn Sand- ers Nursing Scholarship Fund, established by Jim Sanders in his late wife’s honor, assists those who wish to enter the field of nursing or obtain advanced training through higher educa- tion. Sanders was grateful for the care his wife received and want- ed to find a way to give back. “Kathryn spent a great deal of time at Lourdes,” explained Mr. Lisa Jett’s team, “For The Girls;” Lisa is on the right. Submitted photo Sanders. “She always received Jim Sanders posed with Kathryn Sanders loving, top quality care from the Nursing Scholarship recipient Debbie Bray, and St. Mary Teacher Walks 60 nursing staff. We call it ‘caring Mary Sanders. Submitted photo attitude.’ The nurses helped to make the best of a difficult education,” says recipient Debbie Bray, “it will assist Miles For Breast Cancer Cure situation.” me in reducing the cost of a Master’s degree which PADUCAH,Ky. - On the weekend of October 24-26, Mrs. Lisa Jett, Technology/Media Funds from the scholarship means a smaller loan for me to repay after gradua- Specialist at St. Mary Elementary School, contributed $2225 for breast cancer research are used to defray the cost of tion.” Scholarship recipients are Katie Adams, Deb- as she walked 60 miles in the Atlanta Breast Cancer 3-day. The event is held annually tuition and books. “I am very bie Bray, April Dollins, April Douglas, Jenna Havens, in Atlanta, GA to increase awareness of breast cancer and raise research money for the thankful to the Sanders Schol- Tara Richerson and Wesley Smith. Susan G. Komen Foundation. The entire St. Mary Elementary family was behind Mrs. arship for promoting nursing Jett. Students raised $355 last spring in anticipation of the walk. Mrs. Jett held a yard sale to raise another $500. St. Mary families contributed household goods, clothing, furniture and toys. She St. Mary Student Raises Over $1000 for Breast exceeded her personal goal and was able to help one of her teammates. Mrs. Jett walked in honor of Mrs. Julie McCoart, a breast cancer survivor and Cancer Research member of the St. Mary family. Mrs. Jett said, “We all know what a wonderful asset PADUCAH,Ky- 10/22/08 - Johanna she [Mrs. McCoart] is to our school, and I was thrilled to do this in her honor.” Studzinski, a St. Mary High School senior, Mrs. Jett also expressed thanks for the prayers and support of our St. Mary family organized a school-wide Breast Cancer as she drove to and from Atlanta and participated in the grueling 3-day walk. 3,400 Awareness Day on October 22nd. Her walkers raised $8.3 million dollars in Atlanta. The Susan G. Komen Foundation conducts goal was to raise $1,000 for breast cancer similar walks in ten other cities in the south and west US. research. At the end of the day, she had exceeded her goal and raised $1064. In addition, Johanna received a surprise dona- tion of $200 from the St. John’s Knights of Columbus, where her father is the Grand Knight. At one of their meetings, a member mentioned having seen Johanna on the news talking about her plans for the fund raiser. A motion was made and passed to donate $200 to her efforts. That donation brought Johanna’s grand total to $1,264 for breast cancer research. Johanna spoke to the High School, Middle School and Elementary School Johanna Studzinski organized a principals and got permission to offer a schoolwide Breast Cancer Awareness non-uniform day on Oct. 22nd in which Day at Saint Mary High School in students could wear pink in exchange for Paducah Oct 22. At right, SMHS a donation of $2 or more. She also sold students gathered around a table at pink ribbons for $1 each and held a bake the bake sale. SMSS Photos sale after school. really inspiring.” Johanna is the daughter Johanna’s motivation for this project of Kirk and Joie Studzinski of Paducah. comes from her four family members who She would like to thank everyone who par- have survived breast cancer. “They look at ticipated and helped make this fundraiser life differently now,” she says. “They are such a success. My Sister is Becoming a Sister! The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 15 By Michelle Bivins On September 8th, my sister, Melissa Bivins, 23, entered the Carmelites of the Divine Heart of Jesus in St. Louis, Mo. Christ asked her to be His for the rest of her life, and she accepted His proposal. People give various responses when they find out Melissa entered the convent. Some people are joyfully, some shocked, others confused. One young man asked me, “Why?” He thought she was beautiful and could not understand why she would become a nun. According to him, only unattractive young women should give their lives to God. People are always praying for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life; yet, when a young woman decides to give her life to Christ, they cannot understand why she would want to leave this material world. They ask our family how she is holding up and how we are handling the situation. Melissa is perfectly content and satisfied with the decision she made. She knew God wanted her to live her life as a Carmelite and now that she is actually doing His will, she could not be happier. My parents taught us that God gave us our vocation. Whatever God asks us to do is what will make us the most happy. Even if our vocation is not normal by society’s terms, God loves us and would only ask us to do what will make us happy. Melissa says good night to Sr. Society defines normal differently than God does. In society’s Bernadette and Sr. Mary Ignatius, Carmelite Sisters who reside at the terms, a normal person has a job, makes money, has material items, is Carmel Home, at the end of the party independent from anyone else, and usually has a spouse with two or celebrating her entrance into the Fr. Richard Cash, who currently serves in the three children. convent. Photo by Tami Schneider. Diocese of Nashville, TN, blesses Melissa during Melissa’s life as a consecrated religious is counter-cultural. She has a special farewell mass before she entered the given up all of her material items, she will never marry or have children, not be able to live the life God is asking convent. On September 8th, she joined the and she must be obedient to someone other than herself. Melissa lives Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus in St. of her. God only asks of us what we can Louis. Photos submitted by Lisa Bivins. where her superior tells her to live, she wears what she is told to wear, handle. she eats what they provide for her, she wakes up and sleeps My family views Melissa’s vocation when they tell her to sleep. as a blessing. While there will be times Because of her distance from a normal life as most when I will want to call her or will wish people know it, people assume she is having a difficult time she was around, I also know that if she and or that my family is having a difficult time dealing with was around or available she would not be her decision. Without God’s grace, Melissa would probably doing what God wants her to. Before Melissa entered the convent, my parents had a party for her. Ten priests came and offered Mass for Melissa in front of our closest family and friends. The graces from that Mass alone were extremely powerful. After the Mass, we had a reception in wedding fashion with dinner and dancing. We wanted to celebrate her decision to enter the Carmelites of the Divine Heart of Jesus. My family views Melissa’s vocation as a marriage; she is mar- rying the Most Perfect Bridegroom. We also The Bivins Family poses with Fr. Tony Jones, Pastor of Immaculate know she is doing what Parish, after a special mass celebrating Melissa’s entrance into the God wants. She ac- convent with the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus. From cepted the marriage left to right: Rick, John, Fr. Tony, Melissa, Clare, Lisa, Luke, Kristin and proposal of God. Michelle. Following the mass, the family shared a meal and celebration with a large number of family and friends. 16 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 Some 2008 St. Paul Elementary Support Activities

Mrs. Butterworth, Saint Paul School 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade teacher and Sister Anne Michelle Mudd Principal and K-2 teacher enjoying the benefits of a May, 2008 doughnut fundraiser. Michelle This is a scene from the St. Paul School float in Robinson photo the Sept. 27, 2008 Clarkson Honeyfest Parade in September. The float’s theme was “St. Paul School is a Rockin’ Place to BEE!” The float placed 3rd in Most Creative. Michelle Robinson This picture is from the “Tuesday Night Bluegrass” band came to photo preform for Grayson County’s St. Paul Catholic Elementary students. They even let one student (Maggie Lush) preform with them. We would like to thank Leon Davis, Bryan England, Larry Shepherd, and Rodney Lush for the wonderful music they provided. Michelle Robinson photo

This and the photo at right are of the Annual Saint Paul School Golf Scramble Golf Course. They raised over $1,900. The held Sept. 20, 2008 at Legacy Golf students in the golf cart that helped were Lydia course outside of Leitchfield, Ky. The Mudd, Gabriel Mudd, Spencer Sharp, Zackery school wishes to thank those parents Robinson, Megan Mudd, and Jessica Robinson. who helped, the players, and Legacy Michelle Robinson photos Octoberfest At Saint Paul School GRAYSON COUNTY,Ky. - St. Paul Catholic Elementary School’s Annual Octoberfest was held October 19, 2008. They raised about $3,000. The students and community enjoyed games such as children’s bingo, duck pond, fossil dig, lollypop board, fish bowls, train, jail, cake walk and more.

In the photo above at right, Maggie Lush a 6th grade student was working the duck pond during the Octoberfest.

At left, the St. Paul Express was loaded and ready. At right, Casey Meredith, a former St. Paul student, drove the train. Michelle Robinson photos The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 17

St. Thomas More Parish Picnic: Sunday, September 21, 2008 St. Thomas More Pastor Fr. Pat Reynolds parishioners enjoyed an afternoon of provides a blessing for fellowship, food, and fun at the annual the parish and the meal. picnic. Food preparation starts in the After the blessing, the parishioners enjoy a meal together. Parish Hall kitchen hours before the meal – L to R – Mary Ann & Doug Niewoehner, In Paducah, St. Thomas More Parish Picnic Was The Place To Be Sept. 21 Beth Durham, and Maria Stuckenborg.

Seminarian Ryan Harpole laughs with parishioners

Above,Maggie Swift runs toward the finish of Long-time parishioners, the Halicks family enjoys time together – L to R – Ruth the inflatable Ann, Sheree, Marianne, Bill & John. challenge. Sugarplum

In The picture at Christmas Bazaar left, Madison Loyd- St. Sebastian Church, Calhoun Sugarplum Webster (far left) Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, December 6, 2008 - volunteers in the Booths Available - $25. Contact Betty Abrams 270- children’s art area. 273-3262 or email [email protected] or Elaine Fulkerson 270-273-5441. Handmade items, Famous baked goods, homemade candy, Christmas decora- tions and other great gift items! 18 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 today, in her ethnic composition, her given us in the Church’s canon law economic situation, her generational so that we might have an instrument Plenary Session Address by Cardinal George cohorts, the entire country will look for shaping spiritual unity, for creating (continued from page 2) like in twenty five to thirty years. This the bonds of affection that help us to he constantly directed our thoughts gives Catholics a perhaps prophetic govern in communion with each other, and actions toward the Word of God perspective on our society’s life and especially in a divided world and in a made flesh, whom the Pope called concerns. In Holy Scripture, a true Church that knows dissent from some “Our Hope.” prophet’s life is always marked by suf- of her teachings and dissatisfaction The Pope invites us to place our fering. What is of major importance to with aspects of her governance. As hope in what lasts forever. We have us, as bishops of the Church, is that we all know, the Church was born recently finished a contest for the the Church remain true to herself and without episcopal conferences, as presidency in which both candidates her Lord in the years to come, for only she was born without parishes and invited us to hope in change. Perhaps in being authentically herself will the without dioceses, although all these that is the difference between a vision Church serve society and its members, structures have been helpful pastorally that looks at what is ultimate and one in time and in eternity. throughout the centuries. The Church that, by the very nature of things, is In working for the common good was born only with shepherds, with most concerned with what is less than of our society, racial justice is one pil- apostolic pastors, whose relationship ultimate. No political order conforms lar of our social doctrine. Economic to their people keeps them one with fully to the Kingdom of God. Separation justice, especially for the poor both Christ, from whom comes authority is built into our faith itself, yet we can here and abroad, is another. But the to govern the Church. Strengthening hope and work and pray that things Church comes also and always and people’s relationship with Christ re- political and economic not impede or everywhere with the memory, the mains our primary concern and duty contest the things that are of God. Chicago Cardinal Francis E. George conviction, that the Eternal Word of as bishops. We extend that pastoral We come to this Assembly in responds to a question during a Nov. 13 God became man, took flesh in the the interim before a new presidential press briefing at the fall meeting of the womb of the Virgin Mary, nine months We can also be truly grateful that administration takes office in our U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in before Jesus was born in Bethlehem. our country’s social conscience country. Symbolically, this is a moment Baltimore. He was elected conference This truth is celebrated in our liturgy has advanced to the point that president during the meeting. (CNS because it is branded into our spirit. Barack Obama was not asked to that touches more than our history photo/Nancy Wiechec) (Nov . 14, 2007) when a country that once enshrined The common good can never be ad- renounce his racial heritage race slavery in its very constitutional vanced to the point that Barack Obama equately incarnated in any society order should come to elect an African was not asked to renounce his racial when those waiting to be born can be concern, especially at the beginning of American to the presidency. In this, I heritage in order to be president, as, legally killed at choice. If the Supreme a new administration and a new Con- truly believe, we must all rejoice. We effectively, John Kennedy was asked Court’s Dred Scott decision that African gress, to Catholics of either major party must also hope that President Obama to promise that his Catholic faith would Americans were other people’s prop- who serve others in government. We succeed in his task, for the good of all. not influence his perspective and deci- erty and somehow less than persons respect you and we love you, and we The odds against success are formi- sions as president a generation ago. were still settled constitutional law, Mr. pray that the Catholic faith will shape dable. We are internally divided and, Echoes of that debate remain in the Obama would not be president of the your decisions so that our communion in a global order, we will be less the words of those who reject universal United States. Today, as was the case may be full. masters of our economic and political moral propositions that have been es- a hundred and fifty years ago, common poused by the human race throughout ground cannot be found by destroying fate. Nevertheless, we can rejoice We meet amidst enormous today with those who, following heroic history, with the excuse that they are the common good. figures like the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther part of Catholic moral teaching. We This is the fiftieth year since the challenges to our Church, King, Jr., were part of a movement to are, perhaps, at a moment when, with calling of the Second Vatican Council our country and our ministry, but that the grace of God, all races are safely by Blessed Pope John XXIII. The Pope is, to some extent, always the case. The common good can never within the American consensus. We looked at a divided world and hoped Sometimes I’ve been tempted to think be adequately incarnated in any are not at the point, however, when that the Church could act as Lumen that bishops should be given, at their society when those waiting to Catholics, especially in public life, Gentium calls us, as the “sacrament consecration, not crosiers but mops! be born can be legally killed at can be considered full partners in the of the unity of the human race.” Those What we are given before the crosier, choice. American experience unless they are who would weaken our internal unity if you recall, is the Word of God in willing to put aside some fundamental render the Church’s external mission written form, held above our head so bring our country’s civil rights, our legal Catholic teachings on a just moral to the world more difficult if not impos- that it may permeate our spirit. With order, into better accord with universal and political order. The hubris that has sible. Jesus promised that the world you, I pray that all the topics we con- human rights, God’s order. Among so isolated our country politically and now would believe in him if we are one: sider in our meeting now and all we many people of good will, dutiful priests economically is heard, but not usually one in faith and doctrine, one in prayer do in the difficult days to come will be and loving religious women, bishops recognized, in moral arguments based and sacrament, one in governance and done together in the charity of Christ, and lay people of the Catholic Church simply and solely on individual moral shepherding. The Church and her life who is the source of our unity and our who took our social doctrine to heart autonomy. This personal and social and teaching do not fit easily into the strength. In so governing, in calling all then can feel vindicated now. Their dilemma is not, of course, a matter prior narratives that shape our public to join us in listening to the incarnate successors remain, especially among of ultimate importance, for America is discussions. As bishops, we can only Word of God from within his body, the those who quietly give their lives to not the Kingdom of God; but it makes insist that those who would impose Church, what we do now will have teaching and forming good and joyful America herself far less than she their own agenda on the Church, those consequences for eternity; and we children in Catholic schools in African claims to be in this world. who believe and act self-righteously, will be good shepherds to our people, American and other minority communi- At our meeting last spring, we answerable only to themselves, wheth- good servants in our society and good ties. heard statisticians tell us that the er ideologically on the left or the right, disciples of Our Lord. We can also be truly grateful that Catholic Church is a laboratory for our betray the Lord Jesus Christ. Francis Cardinal George, OMI our country’s social conscience has ad- society. What the Church looks like Our episcopal conference is Foust Elementary and Brescia Athletics Launch “Rocket Readers” Club The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 19 OWENSBORO,Ky. - The Brescia University Athletic Department and Foust Elementary School have formed a partnership with the intention of promoting literacy and a love for reading through an after school reading club called Rocket Readers. To kick off the initiative, Brescia will be donating $300 towards the purchase of books for the Rocket Reader Club members. The donation was made possible through a Champions of Character grant sponsored by the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, of which Brescia is a member. “The KIAC is one of the first conferences in the country to provide funds for its members to use for community service,” BU Athletic Director Jeff Falkner said. “We thought it would be a great way to build on an already existing relationship we have with Foust Elementary.” For the past several years Brescia athletes and students in the Education program have participated in a Foust workday to improve conditions in the school’s courtyard. Volunteers help by pulling weeds, digging up dead plants and removing old landscaping. “Foust Elementary is extremely thankful for the many volunteers who have pitched in to help us with our courtyard project,” Foust Family Resource Coordinator Rachel Mason said. “The hours of hard work the volunteers from Brescia put in have brought the courtyard to the point where the students, faculty and staff are able to use it on a daily basis.” Addison Rouse, a senior at Brescia, said that volunteering at Foust was a great experience to share with his fellow student-athletes. “It’s nice to know that we’re making a difference,” he said. “Helping others makes you appreciate what you have and it’s rewarding to work with your peers on something outside of athletics.” The Rocket Readers Club, which will begin this fall, pairs Foust Elementary students with mentors from the Brescia Athletic Department. The mentors will meet with their students on a weekly basis to read books, promote education and encourage the students to work hard toward achiev- ing their goals. Brescia athletes “Without the help of others throughout my life I wouldn’t have had the and Foust work opportunity to go to college and play baseball,” junior Johnny Merrill said. group. BU Photo “I’m looking forward to hopefully being that kind of influence in someone else’s life.”

Spiritual Direction Institute 2008-10 - The new Spiritual Direction Institute class at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center began their sessions in October. They will meet every three months for the next two years. Front Row (l-r): Sister Sandra Sherman, OSU, Ramond Casillas, Director Sister Marietta Wethington, OSU; Second Row: Susan Provost, Kim Kaberle; Third Row: Charlyn Saints and Soul’s Day (Oct. 30). They All Soul’s Day: Ginny Knight and Patty Dumm, Katherine Sarver; Fourth Row: Director Sister Elaine Burke, offered prayers at each cemetery and Blair from the Diocesan Office of Wisdom OSU, Bonnie Trachsel; Fifth Row: Sister Martha Keller, OSU, Director learned about some of the people buried traveled with several participants to a number Sister Ann McGrew, OSU; Sixth Row: Director Sister Evelyn Craig, there. MSJ Photo of cemeteries in the area on the eve of All IHM, Leon Robert, Vicki Gottfried, Francine Smith. 20 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008

“Living Rosary” Students Preschool through 6th Grade St. Joseph Catholic Elementary in participated. This very special prayer Mayfield ended October, the Month of to the Blessed Mother was a wonderful Mary, with a school wide Living Rosary. way to end the month. Susan Brinkley Photo

Holding the welcome home banner Mercado, Hannah Purcell, Gregory from St. Joseph School are 6th grade Willett, Grayce Toon. Susan Brinkley students, from left to right, Monserrath Photo A Veteran’s Day Celebration Is A Thanksgiving MAYFIELD,Ky. - Students from St. Joseph Catholic School here made signs to wel- come home the 438 Military Police Company out of Murray, KY. The signs were part of many that hung on fences and buildings as the unit arrived home Sunday November 9 around 10:30 a.m. The unit had been stationed in Iraq since January 2008. Nick Wilson, uncle of St. Joseph 2nd Grader, Olivia McClure was part of this unit. Auction for St. Joseph Catholic School MAYFIELD, Ky. - Celebrating the 75th Anniversary, the St. Joseph Catholic School Annual Christmas Auction and Dinner is expected to be the best ever! There were more 26th. Our theme for that day was “Make “Balloon Release” Yourself a Work of Art Drug Free”. All items to choose from than ever before; including rare and one-of-a-kind items! The Auc- St. Joseph Catholic Elementary in Mayfield kicked off Red Ribbon week the students dressed in crazy colors tion and Dinner was Sunday, November 23. A Bar-b-Que dinner started at 11:00 a.m. and will have an art contest as part of with the Auction at 1:00 p.m. New this year, the School community hosted a Preview with our Annual Balloon Release. Red Ribbon Week was from October 18th - the day’s festivities. Shanda Purcell Party on Saturday evening, November 22. A couple of Special Silent Auction tables photo were closed that evening, and concessions made available for people “while you shop.” Then, on Sunday, folks could bid on the many Oral and Silent items: Vacation Pack- ages, a Shopping Spree, a Custom Built Playhouse, Autographed Sports and Celebrity Memorabilia, Hand stitched Quilts, Original Fine Art, Live Plants, Home Decor items, Jewelry, tickets to popular Theme parks, Sporting Events, Restaurants, and much more! Hundreds of people joined the St. Joseph School community both days at the Parish Center, 702 West Broadway, Mayfield, for great food, fun, and shopping! So, brethren, let us sing Alleluia, Pictured at right are not in the enjoyment of heavenly rest, but to sweeten our toil. St. Joseph Catholic Sing as travelers sing along the road: but keep walking. School students from Solace your toil by singing; do not yield to idleness. Ms. Gina Schade’s 2nd Grade class showing Sing but keep on walking. off a partial display What do I mean by walking’? of the fabulous items I mean, press on from good to better. donated for the Annual The apostle says that there are some Christmas Auction Who go from bad to worse. November 23rd. But if you press on, you keep on walking. Pictured from left to Go forward then in virtue, in true faith and right conduct. right (Hannah Brown, Sing up, and keep walking.” Luke Warner, Anna Bruns, Olivia McClure ---St. Augustine of Hippo in his Sermon, 256 and Hannah Page) Shanda Purcell photo Veterans Recognized at St. Paul Parish The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 21 Ron Karst, George Richardville (with his awards from the Korean War), George Barber, Dan Farmer, Virgil Nauman, Joe Kramer, Tom Harris, Al Giordano, John Falder, Bill Adams, Richard Stilinovic, and Jim Hibbard stand by photos and mementos of their military serice. By George Barber St. Paul’s Parish in Princeton celebrated Veteran’s Day in uniform to display for the parish. Veterans from World War II blessing the meal. The veteran’s enjoyed on Sunday November 9th with a potluck dinner at the Parish through Operation Desert Shield were recognized. Father Shaiju their meal while sharing stories of their Center. Veterans were asked to bring pictures of themselves opened the celebration with a special prayer for veterans before times in the service of our nation. Priest Appreciation Sunday

Lana Pugh presents Father Shaiju with a gift from the Catholic Ladies Group. By George Barber The Catholic Ladies Group of St. Paul Parish held their annual Harvest Dinner and celebrated Priest Appreciation Sunday. The ladies prepared tur- keys while parish members brought potluck dishes. Priesthood Sunday Brings Out A Members of the parish presented Father Shaiju with Father Shaiju stands before the parish sign thanking gifts. Genuine Liking For One Another him for his work.

Children of St. Leo Parish in Murray handed to Bishop john McRaith some gifts from the people of the parish “I would like to ask each of you: belong to Jesus. on October 26, 2008, Priesthood Sunday. BIshop john “We • What will you do with your life? He has the right to use us was in St. Leo’s that day to celebrate the Candidacy of • What are your plans? seminarian Uwem Enoh for our diocese. Bishop John’s • Have you ever thought of com- when He wants, smile on his face is genuine as he really enjoys being as He wants with children of the diocese, and anyone can tell by mitting your existence totally for watching them, that the children like the Bishop a lot, Christ?” for as long as He wants.” too. Photo by Larena Lawson - Pope John Paul II, May 13, 1984 - Mother Teresa June 21, 1985 22 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 St. Joseph’s Second Graders Travel Around the World with Flat Stanley By Karen Stringer In the picture at left, Mrs. Kelley Kaunisto student’s names are as follows: Back BOWLING GREEN,Ky. - For the cost of row: Kylie Blair, Regan Burgess, Mary a stamp, Flat Stanley, the main character of Catherine Thomas, Sam Vitale, Andrew the series by Jeff Brown travels the world. Wood, Chris French, Trapper Whitney Why? It’s cheaper than driving and air- Middle row: Andrew Stringer, Sophie fare, of course. Students in Mrs. Kaunisto Baumgarten, Nick Westray, Gavin and Ms. Cecil’s second grade class at St. Moore, Carlos Quintanilla Front row: Joseph School (Bowling Green) learned Tenzapa Wakombe, Olivia Johnson, about far away places without actually Aashka Sheth, Kate Lawless, Corinne Mobley, Noel Cash going there, thanks to Flat Stanley. Flat Stanley had many adventures including In the picture at lower left, Ms. visiting Ground Zero in New York City, Sarah Cecil’s students names are as sitting in one of Saddam Hussein’s thrones follows: Back row: Madison Feria, in Baghdad, going to a Dodger’s game in Luke Overmohle, Campbell Mattingly, Los Angeles, visiting our very own capi- Jake Wilson, Nicholas Carter, Nick tol in Washington, D.C. and many more Malmquist; Middle row: Sam Sutton, Rithik Reddy, Katie Crabtree, Hope exciting places. “The Flat Stanley project Wells, Ellie Roshan, Amber Ferrell, Rachel Heltsley; Front row: Riley was a great way to connect literature to Medlock, Annemarie Knutson, Kelin the real world. The students have learned Guardado, Andrew Thurman, Derek so much about geography and other cul- Davenport, Natalie Noble. Submitted tures through Stanley’s visits!” says Mrs. by Karen Stringer Kaunisto.

Sister Elizabeth Ann Ray, OSU, 98 Died Nov.16 Maple Mount — Sis- the Archdiocese of Louisville, and in Mis- ter Elizabeth Ann souri. For 32 years she was a teacher and Ray, 98, an Ursuline principal in New Mexico. She served on Sister of Mount Saint the Motherhouse Archives staff from 1985 Joseph, died Nov. 16, until her retirement in 1997. 2008, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 79th Survivors include a sister, Irene Whelan year of religious life. of Ekron, nieces and nephews, and the She w as a na tive of R hodelia. members of her religious community. An educator for 54 years, Sister Eliza- The funeral Mass was on Nov. 18 at beth Ann was much loved by all the sisters. Mount Saint Joseph, with burial in the She worked quietly in service to the Lord, convent cemetery. and always had the best interests in mind Glenn Funeral Home, Owensboro, for all the sisters. was in charge of arrangements. She taught at St. Joseph School, Cen- Gifts in memory of Sister Elizabeth tral City, 1931, and St. Anthony School, Ann Ray may take the form of donations to Browns Valley, 1936-45. She was principal the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, and teacher at Precious Blood School, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY Owensboro, 1963-69. She also taught in 42356. The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 23 New Ministers Of Praise Article and pictures by Jan Mott BOWLING GREEN,Ky. - Thirteen new members were commis- sioned into the Ministry of Praise for Holy Spirit Parish in Bowling Green. The commissioning Mass took place on Wednesday Oct. 29 at the noon Mass. It was followed by a lunch hosted by the parish staff. In the absence of Fr. Jerry, Fr. Anthoni Ottagan presided over the ceremony. The mission of these parishioners is to pray each day for Holy Spirit and the needs of the whole church. There are now 65 members in this ministry. This ministry was started by Fr. Jerry in 1999 to meet the needs of the elderly and shut-ins who wish to remain actively involved in parish life through prayer. The new Ministers of Praise for Holy Spirit parish in Bowling Green are (from top left to bottom right) Walter Pudlo, Bob and Christine Bowlds, Dick Wanta, Freddie Mae Cole, Gene Faller, Helen McKay, Terry Barnes, Pat Shanahan, Dorothy Vanrent, and Ruth Theirl. Inas Nash was commissioned in her home. Gladys Faller was commissioned later. St. Thomas More Nurses Care for Parishioners PADUCAH,Ky. - As part of the Community Outreach Commission of St. Thomas More Parish here, parishioners who are licensed nurses volunteer to provide blood pressure screenings the second Sunday of each month between morning Masses. A large notebook is kept to record all participant readings in order to watch for a pattern of change. If an elevation trend is noted, the nurses recom- mend an appointment be made for follow-up evaluation with their healthcare provider. This ministry has resulted in a number of parishioners seeking early treatment of their Nurse Shelia Rea welcomes Frank hypertension. Burch. In the photo at right, Nurse Sally Roof takes Jessie Yopp’s blood pressure. Nurses Shelia Rea and Sally Roof look up previous blood pressure readings. Brescia Annual Soup Day Helps Make Christmas Bright for Kids in New Mexico Mission Brescia students frequently serve a By Mel Howard six-week internship in Crown Point, NM. OWENSBORO, Ky. - The Brescia Univer- One Brescia Social Work alumna, Valeria sity Social Work Program annually hosts a Carden, LSW, a Medical Social Worker Soup Day in the Ramold Center to benefit with Caretenders, shared some of her the Navajo families and children at Christ- experience in Crown Point. Valeria said mas. This year, about 300 people came that her little daughter, Kyla, was 2 years to have lunch at Soup Day. All donations old in 1997 when she went to serve at St. go to Saint Paul’s Mission in Crown Point, Paul Catholic Church in Crown Point. “It New Mexico. Brescia students and Social was hard to leave her then, but I learned so Work Program teachers and staff cook the much while at Family Harmony, a domes- soups, make the corn bread and desserts tic violence shelter there. Kyla is 13 now, and serve the drinks for hundreds of Bres- and I’m thinking of going back to Crown cia supporters and many people working in Point and take her with me for a visit.” a variety of Social Work and Justice fields Carden said that her grandfather’s from the Daviess County area, as well as great uncle, of the Stallings family, helped many students and faculty at Brescia who start the mission in Waterflow, N.M. and know the Soup Day is an excellent meal that she felt a connection with the mission and a good deal. and the people there. She said she is grate- The Ramold Center is crowded with ful to the Brescia program and to God for people waiting in line for soup and filing those experiences she shared in her college into classrooms for the meal as others years in the Brescia Social Work Program. make their way to the receptionist’s desk “God puts you in certain places at certain Sister Barb and Sr. Maureen of Saint Paul chruch in Crown Point, N.M. chatted to give their donations to the Saint Paul with Valeria Carden and got reacquainted at the Brescia Social Work Program times,” she said. Annual Soup Day Nov 6 in the Ramold Center at Brescia. Staff Photo Mission. 24 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 Fatima because she had Students Celebrate Halloween as Saints learned a lot about her By Dawn C. Ligibel last year while in sixth HOPKINSVILLE,Ky. - The students at grade. “I was drawn to Sts. Peter and Paul here celebrated Hal- her,” she said. loween with a new twist this year. Instead Marlee Thomas, of wearing their traditional All Hallow’s also in the seventh Eve costumes, the students were given grade, depicted St. Lucy a choice of either dressing up as their because she thought she favorite saint or wearing their uniform. was a lot different than The idea was generated during a Parent- many other saints. “It Teacher Organization meeting and was was unique that her eyes intended to put more focus on the saints were plucked out,” said who would be celebrated the next day on Thomas. All Saints Day. Courage was the “It was a good way to express your reason seventh-grader Students at Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville dressed creativity,” said Emily Pape, who is in the Brooklyn Gardner se- up as their favorite saint on Halloween instead of seventh grade. “You could make a cos- lected her saint. Dressed dressing in typical Halloween costumes. Pictured from tume out of what you had and not have to as St. Teresa of the Little left to right are three seventh grade girls: Brooklyn buy everything. It was really good family Flower, Gardner was Gardner, who dressed as St. Therese of the Little Flower; drawn to St. Therese Marlee Thomas, costumed as St. Lucy; and Emily Pape, time working on it together,” she added. who made her costume to reflect Our Lady of Fatima. Creativity certainly wasn’t lacking because “she took blame Photo taken by Vicki Kinnard. for things that weren’t among the students who dressed up. Some things in a big way.” Garrett Woodman, fifth grade, dressed her fault and that took of the costumes included St. Nicholas, Although the day was warm and many students shed as St. Michael on Halloween at Sts. courage.” In addition, St. Michael, Pope Pius, St. Lucy and St. their costumes after their morning parade in the school gym, Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville. All Gardner admitted “I’ve Therese of the Little Flower. Three stu- they enjoyed the new approach to Halloween. “I hope we students were given the choice to always liked her be- dents even went so far as to shave their do it again next year,” said Pape. “It was really fun.” either dress as their favorite saint or cause St. Teresa did little heads to emulate St. Francis of Assisi and wear their uniform. Photo taken by make their costumes more believable. Vicki Kinnard. Pape chose to dress as Our Lady of Fathers of Mercy Host Field Trip By Dawn C. Ligibel HOPKINSVILLE,Ky. - The seventh and eighth grade students from Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville, along with their adult chaperones, traveled to Auburn, Kentucky, on October 27 to visit the Fathers of Mercy and their newly built chapel. Fr. David Wilton greeted the students upon their arrival and acted as tour guide for the day. The first tour, of course, was of the new church and chapel, which had taken two and a half years to complete. Throughout the church were many relics from saints. The relics included hair, bone and blood. While in the sacristy, Fr. Wilton showed the students the vestments of the Fathers of Mercy founding priest, Fr. Juan Seventh and eighth grade students from Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville pose with U.S. Congressman Ed Whitfield during a field trip to the Fathers of Mercy Baptiste Rauzon. The vestments are be- in Auburn, Kentucky, on October 27. When Whitfield learned that the students lieved to be more than 160 years old. The Fr. David Wilton, of the Fathers of would be at the Fathers of Mercy discussing the upcoming election, he decided Fathers of Mercy was founded in Lyons, Mercy in Auburn, Kentucky, shows to stop by for a visit on his way to Bowling Green. Photo taken by Shannon France, in 1808. The first American Fa- seventh and eighth grade students Pape. thers of Mercy was located in Brooklyn, from Sts. Peter and Paul in Hopkinsville New York. the vestments worn by the Fathers U.S. Congressman Ed Whitfield. Whitfield learned of the field trip and that the students After the tour, Fr. Wilton sat with the of Mercy founder Fr. Juan Baptiste would be discussing the election through his District Director, Michael Pape. Pape’s children to discuss the importance of the Rauzan. The vestments are believed daughter and wife were attending the field trip with the school. upcoming election. He talked to the chil- to be more than 160 years old. Photo Whitfield joined the conversation by also talking about the election and his opinion dren about the importance of developing taken by Vicki Kinnard. on different issues. After the discussion, Whitfield posed with the school children and and voting with a Catholic conscience. seventh grade student. their chaperones for a photo opportunity. “Fr. David told us that he could not tell us During that discussion, the students “Fathers of Mercy was very fun and educational,” said Gardner. “I advise people how to vote, but he could tell us how we were surprised by a visitor who was pass- to go to Fathers of Mercy and see all its beauty. You will not be disappointed,” she should vote,” said Brooklyn Gardner, a ing through on his way to Bowling Green, added. Celebrating All Saints Day The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 25 At left, St. Wm/St. Lawrence PREP students (4th.&7th.) celebrating All Saints, l-r-front row: Katrina Rhodes, Ashley Worthington, Robert Wathen; Bk.row :Larena Lawson (4th grade Catechist), Jacob Howard, Samantha Connor, and Elaine Lanham, (6th. catechist. Left middle picture: St. William/St. Lawrence PREP:front l-rt;Ellie Katherine Lemmons of the Howard, Tommy St. William/St. Lawrence Bittel,Tommy Rhodes, Parishes Religious Nathan Johnson, Emma Education Program takes Brasher, Simon Lindsey. a turn as Catechist for the Bk. row l-rt.Nathan night. Photos submitted Payne,Dylan Payne, by Mary Rhodes Devin Melton, Tyler Hawes, Allison Howard, Rose Meserve(2nd. gr. Tommy Rhodes as St. Isaac Jogues Catechist)

St. William./St. Lawrence Catechists dressed as favorite saints celebrating All Saints Day, from left, Janey Gilmore (St. Clare), Larena Lawson (St. Elizabeth of Hungary), Mary Helen Rhodes, DRE (St. Ann), Rose Meserve (St. Elizabeth Seton), and Elaine Lanham (St. Angela Merici). Abortion opponents protest U.S. bishops’ ‘support’ for Obama BALTIMORE (CNS) -- Several pro-life groups held a candlelight vigil Nov. 11 near the Baltimore hotel where the U.S. bishops were conducting their fall general assembly, protesting statements made by some Catholic leaders who called the victorious campaign of President-elect Barack Obama a step forward in stamping out racism. About 25 candle-holding activists braved the cold night air along Baltimore’s waterfront to tell the bishops that Obama’s support for legal abortion was more critical than any other qualities he might bring to the presidency. They also called on the bishops to use their political clout in an effort to outlaw abortion in the U.S., shut down Planned Parenthood and rid all American schools of sex education. Armed with a portable altar, an amplified podium, musical instruments and religious symbols, St. William/St. Lawrence PREP 3rd grade, l-rt; Nick Laslie, Erin members of the American Life League, the Catholic Media Coalition, STOP Planned Parenthood, Mary- Kinsey, Toni Isbill(Aide), Molli Buck, Tyler Wathen, Jonathon Cecil, land Right to Life and the Baltimore-based Defend Life also pushed for the bishops to punish Catholic Janey Gilmore (Catechist), Austin Wright. lawmakers who support legal abortion by refusing them Communion or through excommunication. 26 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 Cardinal George Voices Hope For Obama Administration, Points To Possible Obstacles To Our Desired Unity working with President-elect Obama and the members of is assured only when the life of every human being is legally protected. the new Congress for the common good of all. Because Aggressively pro-abortion policies, legislation and executive orders of the Church’s history and the scope of her ministries in will permanently alienate tens of millions of Americans, and would be this country, we want to continue our work for economic seen by many as an attack on the free exercise of their religion. justice and opportunity for all; our efforts to reform laws This statement is written at the request and direction of all the around immigration and the situation of the undocumented; Bishops, who also want to thank all those in politics who work with our provision of better education and adequate health care good will to protect the lives of the most vulnerable among us. Those in for all, especially for women and children; our desire to public life do so, sometimes, at the cost of great sacrifice to themselves safeguard religious freedom and foster peace at home Continued on page 32 and abroad. The Church is intent on doing good and will continue to cooperate gladly with the government and all others working for these goods. The fundamental good is life itself, a gift from God U.S. President-elect Barack Obama and our parents. A good state protects the lives of all. Legal gives his victory speech during his protection for those members of the human family waiting election night rally in Chicago Nov. to be born in this country was removed when the Supreme 4. (CNS photo/Jason Reed, Reuters) Court decided Roe vs. Wade in 1973. This was bad law. The (Nov. 5, 2008) danger the Bishops see at this moment is that a bad court BALTIMORE--Cardinal Francis George decision will be enshrined in bad legislation that is more of Chicago, president of the United States radical than the 1973 Supreme Court decision itself. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), In the last Congress, a Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) voiced hope for the Obama Administra- was introduced that would, if brought forward in the same tion but pointed to possible obstacles to form today, outlaw any “interference” in providing abor- our desired unity, in a Nov. 12 statement tion at will. It would deprive the American people in all at the end of the annual fall assembly of fifty states of the freedom they now have to enact modest the USCCB. restraints and regulations on the abortion industry. FOCA “The bishops of the Catholic Church would coerce all Americans into subsidizing and promoting in the United States welcome this moment abortion with their tax dollars. It would counteract any and of historic transition and look forward to all sincere efforts by government and others of good will working with President-elect Obama and to reduce the number of abortions in our country. the members of the new Congress for the Parental notification and informed consent precautions common good of all,” he said. would be outlawed, as would be laws banning procedures He said that “the unity desired by such as partial-birth abortion and protecting infants born President-elect Obama and all Americans alive after a failed abortion. Abortion clinics would be at this moment of crisis will be impossible deregulated. The Hyde Amendment restricting the federal to achieve,” if the administration’s policies funding of abortions would be abrogated. FOCA would increase abortions. have lethal consequences for prenatal human life. “Aggressive pro-abortion policies, FOCA would have an equally destructive effect on the legislation and executive orders will freedom of conscience of doctors, nurses and health care permanently alienate tens of millions of workers whose personal convictions do not permit them to Americans, and would be seen by many cooperate in the private killing of unborn children. It would as an attack on the free exercise of their threaten Catholic health care institutions and Catholic religion.” Charities. It would be an evil law that would further divide “We express again our great desire our country, and the Church should be intent on opposing to work with all those who cherish to evil. common good of our nation,” he added. On this issue, the legal protection of the unborn, the “The common good is not the sum total bishops are of one mind with Catholics and others of good of individual interests: it is achieved in the will. They are also pastors who have listened to women working out of a common life based upon whose lives have been diminished because they believed good reason and good will for all.” they had no choice but to abort a baby. Abortion is a medi- Cardinal George’s remarks follow. cal procedure that kills, and the psychological and spiritual consequences are written in the sorrow and depression of STATEMENT of the President of many women and men. The bishops are single-minded the United States Conference of because they are, first of all, single-hearted. Catholic Bishops The recent election was principally decided out of “If the Lord does not build the house, concern for the economy, for the loss of jobs and homes and in vain do its builders labor; if the Lord financial security for families, here and around the world. If does not watch over the city, in vain does the election is misinterpreted ideologically as a referendum the watchman keep vigil.” (Psalm 127, vs. on abortion, the unity desired by President-elect Obama 1) The Bishops of the Catholic Church in and all Americans at this moment of crisis will be impos- the United States welcome this moment sible to achieve. Abortion kills not only unborn children; it of historic transition and look forward to destroys constitutional order and the common good, which Annual Fall Day of Wisdom in Paducah The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 27 Article and photos by Missy Eckenberg PADUCAH,Ky. - The Diocese of Owens- boro’s Office of Wisdom presented the Annual Fall Day of Wisdom, Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at the St. Thomas More Parish Hall. Ginny Knight-Simon greeted the almost 50 participants who gathered from surrounding parishes including St. Frances de Sales, St. Jerome, St. Joseph, St. John, and St. Stephen. The free day of community, fun, and sharing focused on the wisdom gained in experiencing life for 55 or more years. Speakers included Jose De Jesus dis- cussing “Stewardship: A Way of Life for Today’s Disciples” including the “70/30 rule” which allows his family to live on Kirby Smith representative Jose De 70% of income, tithe 10%, service debt Jesus discusses Stewardship with the with 10% (releasing them from bondage), group. and save 10%. He emphasized having an attitude of gratitude for the abundance Bishop John McRaith delights the Bob Higdon and Helen Farrell enjoy God has provided and challenged those in group with a joke. the fellowship. attendance to give until it feels good. Bishop John McRaith then shared special memories of his mother in her last days and emphasized the grace that God pro- vides for all, even as aging and illness begin to take abilities that were once taken for granted. A very touching memory included his mother telling him although she did not want to die, she did look forward to being with God and seeing her husband (who had died years earlier) once again. After lunch Phyllis McElwain, Ph.D., discussed “Spirituality and Wellness” emphasizing the interconnectedness of the two. She urged the audience to consider their life purpose and stay positive by putting things in the perspective through asking “will this prob- lem concern me on my deathbed?” and asking the question “what now?” to open the path of coping instead of “why?” when faced with diversity. She asked the participants to consider the question “What matters to you?” and then realize the answer will become the Diocesan Coordinator of Wisdom legacy that is left for the family. She closed by discussing a key to Seminarian Ryan Harpole enjoys the company of Delores Ginny Knight-Simon greets Phyllis wellness including the daily feeding of your soul --- starving your Webber and Monica Kim while Celeste Russell and Lillie McElwain. doubt and feeding your faith. Watson talk in the background. The Immaculate Parish Enjoys Fall Festival The Immaculate Parish in Owensboro hosted a Fall Festival and Halloween Party Oct. 26 from 6-8 PM in the parish Family Center. About 150 people came to share a dinner and fellowship during the festival. The children dressed up in their Halloween best. The Fall Festival is a yearly event in the parish and it gives parishioners one more time in the year to get together, share food food, fun, and the times. It’s called bonding by some folks, but in the parish of The Immaculate, they just enjoy being with one another and sharing. At left, dressed up for Halloween, Nicholas, 7 month-old son of Katie and Chrif Nicholas, at right, Landon and Luke Refflitt, sons of Nathan and Amanda Refflitt. Dave McBride photos 28 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 Happy Anniversary! Marriage Celebrations for December Anniversaries of 25, 40, 50 and over 50 years of marriage

Blessed Mother, Owensboro Mark & Jan Hubbs, 40 Ron & Greta Beals, 53 Christ the King, Madisonville Sherrell & Jeannie Calhoun, 50 Bob & Floy Daugherty, 55 Christ the King, Scottsville John & Dell Hall, 52 Holy Guardian Angels, Irvington John P. & Wanda Metcalf, 50 Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson Spencer & Ruby Chappell, 52 Robert & Betty Pritchett, 53 Thomas & Julia Speaks, 54 Holy Spirit, Bowling Green Michael & Cheryl Paul, 25 Allen & Judy Freeland, 40 Rodney & Carole Embry, 40 Immaculate Conception, Earlington Jim & Johnnie Howard, 56 Daryl & Susie Henry, 25 David & Joan Wettstain, 25 David & Elizabeth Sterett, 67 A Presidential Visit Well Received Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro Pictured above, Rev. Larry Hostetter, President of Brecia University, talks with students at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary in Mayfield. Rev. Hostetter graciously accepted the invitation to celebrate a weekly school Masson Robert & Dotty Clark, 50 November 13th, 2008. Students and staff enjoyed Mass and Rev. Hostetter’s visit during the donut reception that Ralph H. & Martha Lee Ashworth, 61 followed. Ms. Susan Brinkley photo. Odie B. & Martine Warren, 62 Parish of the Immaculate, Owensboro St. Agnes, Uniontown Frank & Bernice Thomas, 58 Joe & Wanda Mike, 60 Patrick & Margie Doyle, 57 Richard L. & Linnie Powell, 58 St. Columba, Lewisport Sanford & Ernestine Sumner, 62 Precious Blood, Owensboro Alvin Jr. & Betty Borup, 50 Bob & Charlotte Kerr, 40 Clarence & Jeanette Elliott, 66 Jerry & Ellen Blandford, 51 Mr. & Mrs. James M. Bickett, 59 George & Betty Allard, 59 St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho Resurrection, Dawson Springs St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph Roy & Mable Hodges, 66 Vincent & Mary Pheobe Ebelhar, 67 Joe & Mazie Mastromarino, 56 F. G. & Winnie Riney, 69 St. Edward, Fulton St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville Don & Rachel Cox, 55 Ivo & Martha Burch, 40 St. Thomas More Introduces Parishioners to Light- St. Elizabeth, Clarkson Jerry & Berdelle Howard house Catholic Media Glenn & Patty Campbell, 40 Emmett & Ella Mae Barnett, 60 Terry & Barbara Kiper, 40 Bud & Mildred Boarman, 64 By Missy Eckenberg Richard & Clara McDaniel, 52 PADUCAH,Ky. - In response to the St. Francis de Sales, Paducah John & Patricia English, 56 Raymond & Emma Whistle, 56 2007 parish survey requesting additional St. Michael, Oak Grove opportunities for adult faith formation, St. Henry, Aurora Paul & Edna Jones, 53 Bernard & Arnalie Canby, 62 St. Thomas More parish introduced Lionel & Sue McElroy, 56 Lighthouse Catholic Media at the Satur- St. Jerome, Fancy Farm Willis & Treva Bertski, 68 St. Paul, Leitchfield day and Sunday liturgies on November James & Bonnie Collard, 50 8th and 9th . Susan Byars, St. Joseph W. B. & Linda Kilcoyne, 59 James & Agnes Robb, 56 William L. & Edna Drake, 62 Communications representative from St. St. Peter, Stanley Ann’s parish in Morganfield discussed Samuel & Ella Dean Hayden, 54 Joseph W. & Ruth Ann Higdon, 53 Carl & Brenda Millay, 40 the inspirational CD and brochure dis- James & Nina Howard, 58 play that has been placed in the Gather- Will Ed & Rose Carrico, 52 Edward D. & Mary Ruth Elder, 51 St. Pius Tenth, Calvert City ing Space. Hank & Bert Mercier, 50 She noted parishioners will now have Michael J. & Karla Toon, 25 St. Joseph, Bowling Green St. Romuald, Hardinsburg access to CDs by nationally known speak- Harold & Betty Payne, 57 ers Fr. John Corapi, Archbishop Fulton J. Don & Imogene Poston, 58 St. Joseph, Central City St. Rose, Cloverport Sheen, Dr. Scott Hahn, Matthew Kelly, Susan Byars discusses CD of the David & Elizabeth Sterett, 67 and Blessed Mother Teresa that will allow Month Club with St. Thomas More Don & Marlene Monaghan, 52 parishioners. St. Joseph, Leitchfield St. Sebastion, Calhoun the listener to gain a deeper understanding Mark & Paula Hayden, 25 and love of their faith through accounts living that will inspire, educate, motivate, Doug & Mary Mantooth, 25 and empower families to live fuller their St. Joseph, Mayfield St. Stephen, Cadiz of God’s incredible mercy. She also Raymond & Roberta Ward, 50 emphasized the practical information for faith. Daniel & Ropberta Bonk, 40 Leroy & Betty Dowdy, 53 Continued on page 32 The sports lesson that not a sports lesson The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 29 By Bob Zyskowski practice. I hope they learn from me that The Catholic Spirit They get to do something that’s fun. Basketball season is starting again, They get to get better at something. and I get to spend several hours a week They get to contribute their skills, with a bunch of 10- and 11-year-old their gifts, their creativity, all that girls who will bring a smile to my face they’ve learned, to something bigger 3-to-4 times every 10 minutes. than themselves. I’ll smile when they do a drill well, They get to be part of doing and I’ll smile when they dribble the ball something that they can’t do all be off their foot out of bounds. themselves, and they get to be a part I’ll smile when they run a play of something that would be missing exactly as Brian and I taught it, smile something if they weren’t there. But if when they improvise and do some- you thought this was a sports column thing creative that we hadn’t taught, or a basketball piece, think again. and smile, too, when three of the five Attitude adjustment time? players on the court don’t have a clue What school sports do for young about where to go and what to do on people is good for them at that time that play. in their lives, to be sure. But what’s I love coaching kids at the grade really important is what values they school level. I love to watch the kids develop in sports that carry over into grow as players, for sure, but more the rest of their lives. That’s what I importantly, I love to watch them grow want them to get from our hours in the as people. gym. Especially “get to.” A lesson to be learned What if you and I approach our Lots of writers have penned lives with a get-to attitude about ev- thoughts about the value of sports. erything? Think about it: • We don’t have to go to work – we The Owensboro Catholic High School Mary Kate Clemens, Kaley Robertson, Kaitlyn They’ve said sports teach discipline, Varsity Lady Aces “got to” participate in Elder, Morgan Russell, Lauryn Yevincy, teamwork, perseverance – all good get to work and use God’s gifts to con- a pre-practice warm-up Nov. 3, 2008, in Hannah G , Rachel Greenwell, Audrey Kaelin, things, and all true. But this year I hope tribute to society, to our companies, to the OCHS gym with coach Ray Zuberer, Chelsea Campbell, Morgan Tipmore, Jessica that my coaching does all that and one customers or clients who need us to do center, and Assistant Coach Michael Goetz, Martina Riney, and doing a push-up, more thing: Get-to. what we do. Robertson at back. Lady Aces gathered Stephanie Dooper. Staff Photo. Go back up to my first sentence; I • We don’t have to take part in around were from left, Becky Greenwell, wrote that I “get to” coach. I want all 12 things going on in our communities, keep people poor, to get the church ready thing creative that’s different from what I usually of the girls who will wear Presentation’s but we get to try to make life better for the coming season of the church year, do on the job. blue and gold uniform to develop the at- for others by joining in that effort to and on and on. I don’t have to say yes to that one more volun- titude that they don’t “have to” practice plant trees, to lobby for changing bad • We don’t have to go to Mass – we get to teer request at the parish, but I get to work with a basketball, but rather that they “get to” laws, to correct unjust systems that go to spend some dedicated time with God different group of fellow parishioners who will be in worship and praise with others. And we fun to meet and get to know – and maybe together Our Diocesan ‘Lone Arranger’ Attends don’t “have to” sing – we get to sing! we’ll do something worthwhile for the common Pollyanna-ish of me? Probably. But try this good. Cool 2008 Archivists’ Conference glass-half-full approach for a week. I don’t have to take that phone call that caller- Works for me – How about you? I.D. tells me is from that chronic complainer, but Special to the Western Kentucky Catholic 35 first-time attendees we had this I can tell you from personal experience I get to let them vent and then I get to see if I can An October conference provided year. Enough to warrant our first that it makes a difference in your whole call forth some better persuasive skills or get an cooler temperatures for attendees of the First-Timer Attendee Reception outlook on life. idea about how we can do something that will meet Mundelein, Il. Association of Catholic where introductions were made I don’t have to make the bed in the his or her needs. Diocesan Archivists (ACDA)event. But and connections started. morning, but I get to have one more way How about you? What have-to this week will the subject matter was cool too. This 59 dioceses were represented to show my wife I love her. you turn into a get-to? year’s Program Committee put together at this year’s Association of I don’t have to take on that extra project Bob Zyskowski is associate publisher of The a stellar event that “broke out of the Catholic Diocesan Archivists at work, but I get to see if I can do some- Catholic Spirit. box” to address the pressing needs of (ACDA), said Owensboro Dioc- dioceses to manage their current records esan Sr. Emma Cecelia Busam, more effectively, preserve their histori- OSU. A distribution of the archi- vists present were 33 lay women, and if all parishes have an archives. to go into Powerpoint presentations cal records, and provide access to their Sr. Emma Cecelia refers to herself in Dioc- and poster displays for anniversary collections. 15 priests, 13 lay men, 8 Sisters, 3 Deacons, a medical Doctor, and esan Archives work as a “lone arranger,” creat- celebrations and receptions after parish The conference had a few notable ing displays of artifacts and memorabilia within Masses. firsts. First among them was the date one Religious Brother. Of concern for every one of the Diocesan Archives at the Catholic Pastoral For information about what is of the conference, held a bit later in Center. For example, the Diocesan Archives available in the Owensboro Diocesan the year than prior events. But none of these archivists was the question, “How do you get departments to worked on the display in the table of the meet- Archives, contact Sister Emma Cecelia the 74 participants seemed to complain ing room next to Bishop John McRaith’s office Busam, OSU, at 1-270-683-1545, or about the cool, pleasant fall weather document their records for the Archives?” Of concern also were in the Catholic Pastoral Center. e-mail Sister EC at SrEmmaCecelia. on the thousand-acre wooded campus. Also, many parish celebration committees [email protected] Perhaps that cooler weather drew in the the questions of what records are sent to archives from the parishes, contact the Diocesan for photos and records 30 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 OCHS BR08 Young Men’s Retreat Wisdom by Ginny Knight-Simon next stop was the Brushy Fork Baptist November is traditionally the month Cemetery in western Daviess County that Catholics remember our dead. With where the group heard a story of my that in mind, the Office of Wisdom along eccentric great-great-aunt and her with the Office of Lay Ministry and Forma- love for a goose buried next to her. tion, Ginny Knight-Simon and Patty Blair, St. Raphael, also in western sponsored a “Soul Searching” bus trip on Daviess County, was the next stop October 29th, (November dates weren’t where the group heard the history of available). the churches that had burned there With prayer book in hand, the group, and not been rebuilt. all ladies, set out on a beautiful Autumn John and Jeanette Warren met the day to pay respect to those who had passed bus at St. Alphonsus, in St. Joseph, on. The first stop was Mater Dolorosa Ky, where they gave the group a tour Cemetery, the oldest Catholic cemetery of the church and cemetery. Mr. War- in Owensboro. The group got off the bus ren told an interesting history of the and located friends and relatives that were church and showed everyone where buried there. After a prayer, we were on the founding priest, Fr. Paul Joseph our way again driving down county roads Volk, mother’s was buried. He also lined with beautifully colored trees. The pointed out the graves of two civil war soldiers that had been captured and executed in Henderson and then for some unknown reason were brought to St. Alphonsus for burial. The group literally crossed the road to the Mt. St. Joseph Ursuline Motherhouse where they had lunch, toured the grounds and visited the cemetery for the nuns. Fr. Volk is buried there. In 1870, Fr. Volk rebuilt the St. Joseph Academy for girls which had burned down. Along with the Academy, he built a convent and recruited Ursuline Sisters to staff the school. This grew into Maple Mount Academy, Boarding School, and the Taking a moment enjoying the grounds Motherhouse of the Mt. St. Joseph at the Mount are: Jeanette Smith, Ursulines. Martha Morris and Rosie Clary. GKS Many in the group had not seen Photo the Mount St. Joseph Center for many “I Hear That!” - The OCHS Boys Fall Nathan Newton,Trey Pedley, Drew Probus, Retreat 2008: Tyler Baird, Alex Bumm, Jerrod Reynolds, Kevin Thomas, Alex Eric Burcham, Clint Campbell, Ryan Tignor, Taylor Wells, Collin Whitehouse, Carmon, Aaron Cecil, Adam Clark, Logan Parker Whitehouse, Nathan Wolford. Clark. Jared Crowe, Ryan Grooms, Adam Team Members; Counselor Bev Howard, Haynes, Ben Helms, Evan Jones, Ryan Coach Jim Ivey, Mr.Tony Kraus, and Fr. Knott. Josh Lanham, Peter Lovekamp, Carl McCarthy. Bev Howard Photo Jeremy Mahoney, Casey McCarthy, years and enjoyed the new Rosary Walk and the splendor of the beautiful trees and lawns. The bus was filled with stories of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and teachers as it made it’s way to St. Sebastian in Calhoun for a quick tour of the church. St. Mary of the Woods Cemetery in Whitesville, was the next stop, and Brenda Clemons told its history and pointed out where the old church once stood. “Many of my Boarman relatives are buried here,” said Patty Boarman Blair as she pointed to a headstone. The group unanimously agreed that “everybody” was somehow related to a person that had lived or died in Whitesville! Not to miss a chance to shop, we were treated to a “preview sale” of the Christmas Bazaar in the parish office. St. William at Knottsville and Resurrection cemetery in Owensboro made up the last leg of the trip. As the sun slowly began its afternoon retreat, the band of ladies prayed for all The group of people at the cemetery for Soul Searching is: Glynda Turner, Margaret Mills, Barbara Mattingly, Charlene Hatfield, Jeanette Smith, Marthat the souls buried there and all the ones in purgatory. The scene to some passing on the busy Morris, Rosie Clary, Brenda Clemons, Emmalene Rhodes, Patty Blair and highway might have looked morose and morbid. But, to me as one of the group, it was a Dorothy Higdon. GKS Photo comfort to be able to visit and pray for my loved ones on such beautiful day. The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 31 East Daviess Co. Catholic School Eighth Graders Share Retreat and Team Building

Camp Director Ben Warrell talks with St. Mary’s 8th grader Lexie Hatfield before she takes a leap of faith down the zipline.

Kacey Jo Roby and Amanda Roby share a hug of support before encoun- tering The 8th grade classes at St. Mary’s students participated in many prayerful Carrico and St. Mary’s schools both the zip line at the Gasper River Retreat in Whitesville and Mary Carrico in activities, team building activities, and feed into Trinity High School. Photos Center. Both girls are students at Mary Knottsville traveled to Gasper River on performed a service project while at the submitted by Allison Brant, principal of Carrico Memorial School. October 24 for an overnight retreat. The camp. Pictured is the entire group. Mary St. Mary School, Whitesville,Ky. YouTube messages in English, Spanish offer church’s view on marriage sary and singular role of love between a man and a woman. By Catholic News Service necticut bishops also have asked Catholics “Same-sex unions and marriage WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As U.S. voters in their state to support a constitutional are completely different realities,” they from coast to coast prepared to decide convention proposal on the ballot, so that continued. “Reaffirming the traditional ballot questions related to same-sex mar- a recent state decision permitting same-sex understanding of marriage is neither dis- riage Nov. 4, the U.S. bishops took their marriage there could be reconsidered. crimination nor the denial of rights. campaign to keep the traditional definition “Certain groups and individuals “Like all people, homosexual persons of marriage as the union of a man and are trying to make same-sex unions the have the right to be treated with respect woman to a popular video-sharing Web equivalent of marriage,” the archbishops and to live in peace with the support of site, YouTube. said in their videos. “This is a false idea be- their loved ones,” the archbishops stated. A version of the video in English, ing proposed and, in some cases, imposed “But it is to the benefit of all members of online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh_ by a minority. This is nothing less than the society that the institution of marriage be 81zsW6U8, features Archbishop Joseph radical redefinition of marriage -- denying preserved as the relationship of a man and E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., chairman of the truth that it is exclusively the union of a woman that serves the common good in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ a man and a woman.” a distinct way. Society needs marriage in recently created Ad Hoc Committee for the Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of The messages warn that if success- order to establish and sustain that basic Defense of Marriage. Louisville, Ky., and Archbishop Jose ful “this effort of redefining marriage to unit of society in which men and women Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of H. Gomez of San Antonio, are pictured include same-sex unions will bring confu- love each other and transmit life to their San Antonio, chairman of the USCCB in a screen grab from a English- and sion to what marriage actually means. This children who are the fruit of that love.” Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Spanish-language video on YouTube. confusion could spread and have enormous The videos are the latest in a series In the video they talk about the U.S. Church, presents the same message in legal consequences for the rearing of chil- of activities to emerge from the ad hoc Spanish online at www.youtube.com/ bishops’ concerns about same-sex dren, public education, employment and unions and their support for traditional committee; Chicago Cardinal Francis E. watch?v=IwCAXQhqd-Q. religious freedom. George, USCCB president, announced its Both videos also can viewed on the marriage between a man and a woman. “Children would be forced to learn (CNS) (Oct. 30, 2008) establishment Oct. 15. USCCB Web site at www.usccb.org/bish- that marriage is merely one kind of lov- The committee assists the bishops and ops/marriagedefense.shtml. ing relationship among many,” they said. fornia, Arizona, and Florida were to face state Catholic conferences in education, The videos were posted online just “Churches would be prevented from wit- ballot questions that would define marriage catechesis, public policy advocacy and before Election Day, when voters in Cali- nessing to and teaching about the neces- as between one woman and one man. Con- communications strategies. 32 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 Diocesan woman becomes Benedictine Oblate Mary Thale of Calvert City, and a member of Precious Blood Parish, Owensboro, became an Oblate of St. Benedict at Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Ind., on October 19. Sister Kristine Anne Harpenau, prioress of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, officiated at the ceremony. Thale was one of five persons making their commitment as Benedictine Oblates after completing a year of candidacy, during which time they studied Scripture, the Rule of St. Benedict, and Benedictine spirituality and its relevance in today’s world. Oblates of St. Benedict are men and women from all walks of life who associate with a Benedictine community in order to enrich their own spiritual lives, using the Rule of Benedict as a guide. Their affiliation with that community helps them incorporate Benedictine values in their family circles, places of work, and civic and social activities. For 1,500 years, the Rule of Benedict has offered a way to seek God, to deepen one’s relationship with God, and to discover God in the everyday. The Sisters of St. Benedict also received three persons as Oblate candidates during the October ceremony. Persons interested in learning more about the Benedictine Oblate program are invited to visit the Sisters of St. Benedict web site at www.thedome.org/oblates or call 812-367-1411 to talk with one of the sisters on the Oblate team: Sisters Wilma Davis, Mary Victor Kercher, or Barbara Ann Offerman. New Oblates of St. Benedict at Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Ind., front row: Oblates Mary Thale, Mary Lou Bassler, Ellen Stanton, and Oblate Healthy Teachers Are Happy Teachers candidate Barbara Gordon. Back row: Oblates Theresa Bauer, Carolyn Kohler, and Oblate candidates Carolyn and Gary Adler. Photo by Sisters of St. Benedict To keep our faculty and staff of Ferdinand, Indiana healthy and fit, Holy Name partners with Methodist Hospital to provide the flu shot to any employee who wishes. This is a great benefit provided by Holy Name School for our staff and they come during school hours and it only takes a few minutes to complete the process. Pictured is second grade teacher, Sister Laurita Spalding, OSU, receiving her flu shot from Holy Name parishioner and Wellness Coordina- tor for Methodist Hospital, Shannon Long. Holy Name School Photo

Happy Anniversary! Cardinal George (Continued from page 28) Sal & Irene Jaso, 57 Voices Hope St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro (Continued from page 26) Wendell & Mary Bryan Booth, 50 and their families; and we are grateful. James & Diane Hunter, 40 We express again our great desire to work Edward & Grace Pickett, 64 with all those who cherish the common Garry & Ann Pierce, 40 good of our nation. The common good is St. Thomas More, Paducah not the sum total of individual desires and Clyde & Katherine McSparin, 25 interests; it is achieved in the working out William & Jennifer Reed, 25 of a common life based upon good reason Floyd & Bernadine Watkins, 54 and good will for all. Robert & Carol Crane, 55 Our prayers accompany President- Cliff & Ann Thomasson, 67 elect Obama and his family and those St. William, Knottsville who are cooperating with him to assure Joseph & Effie Edge, 54 a smooth transition in government. Many Sts. Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville issues demand immediate attention on the Edwin & Katholeen Roeder, 57 part of our elected “watchman.” (Psalm Bill & Linda Harkins, 50 127) May God bless him and our coun- try. “If God had meant for us to vote, he would have given us candidates.” -- Dorothy Day 18th Diocesan Marian Congress Held in Bowling Green Oct. 19 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 33

Bishop John McRaith addressed pilgrims at the Marian Congress. Joann Bradford photo Rev. Ben Luther, Diocesan Director the Blessed Sacrament and gave a brief of Programs for the shrine, welcomed the homily. He then carried the Eucharistic 100 pilgrims and Bishop John McRaith Lord Jesus Christ up and down the center spoke to the group. Following an address aisle to remind all that “Jesus of Nazareth on the Congress’ theme, “Mary, Mother of is passing by,” and then he signed par- Mercy,” by Rev. Wade Menezes, Fathers of ticipants and offered a special intention of Mercy, South Union, Ky, and the praying blessing for the sick. of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, there was Benediction closed the Congress, a procession with the statue of Our Lady which will reassemble in October, 2009. of Fatima while praying the Rosary into The Shrine is open for visitation and Bish- The 18th Marian Congress, Oct. 19, By Joann Bradford 2008 Knights of Columbus porters historic St. Joseph’s Church. op McRaith grants a partial indulgence to The diocesan Marian Shrine, “Mary, In Church, Rev. Eric Riley exposed all who visit there for prayer. and Rosary procession walking into Mother of the Church and Model of All Saint Joseph Church, Bowling Green, Christians,” located in Bowling Green, Ky. Above right, Bishop John McRaith held our 18th annual diocesan Marian addressed pilgrims at the Mariani Congress on Sunday, October 19. Congress. Joann Bradford photo Barbara Hornbeck, SCN, 69, Died Oct. 25 Barbara Hornbeck, SCN, Dolores Hornbeck, CP, formerly Sister Mary Josepha of St. Joseph Monas- Hornbeck, 69, a native of Ow- tery, Whitesville, Ky.; ensboro, Ky., died at Nazareth and her Sisters in the Home, Louisville, Ky. on Oc- Congregation of the tober 25, 2008. She had been a Sisters of Charity of Sister of Charity of Nazareth Nazareth. for 51 years. Sister Barbara The Funeral Mass grew up as a member of St. was celebrated at Stephen Cathedral Parish and 11:00 a.m. at Nazareth was a graduate of Owensboro Home, Louisville, Ky., Catholic High. on Monday, October Sister Barbara served in the 27, 2008, with burial apostolate of health care as a in Nazareth Cemetery nurse in Kentucky and Ohio for that afternoon. 26 years. In Louisville, Sister Barbara Hornbeck, SCN Ratterman Funeral had her nurse’s training at St. Hospital, Lexington; Ky., Home, 3800 Bardstown Joseph Infirmary; and served Flaget Hospital, Bardstown, Road, Louisville, was at Saints Mary and Elizabeth Ky., and at Mercy Hospital, in charge of funeral ar- Hospital; St. Anthony Medical Mount Vernon, Ohio. rangements. Memorials Rev. Wade Menezes of the Fathers Center; Nazareth Home and Survivors include two may be made to SCN of Mercy, South Union, Ky, is shown Rev. Ben Luther, Director of Programs Nazareth Home Health Agency. sisters: Betsy H. Brodnax of Missions, P.O. Box 9, speaking to the pilgrims, October 19, for the Marian Shrine, welcomed She also served at St. Joseph Gartland, Texas; and Mary Nazareth, KY 40048. 2008. Photo by Joann Bradford pilgrims. Joann Bradford photo 34 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 Catholic Parishes Honor Priesthood Sunday By Julie Ann Ford OWENSBORO,Ky - On Sunday, October 26, 2008, Blessed Mother parishioners gathered in the Family Life Center to pay tribute to their beloved priest, Fr. John Meredith. Fr. John joined the parish in July of this year, bringing with him a joy for life and praise to God. Jan Storm, administrator for the par- ish, and her dedicated, courteous team of fellow parishioners organized a lovely Fr. John Meredith bear- brunch, complete with sandwiches, fruit, ing gifts! Al Thompson photo and desserts for all those who wished to Fr. John Meredith guarded his basket of gifts as Tom Cakes and receptions join in thanks for Fr. John. After nosh- Lilly checks out what’s in the basket. Al Thompson with gifts showed in ing and mixing with the people gathered, photo Fr. John joined Elaine Williams at the many parish halls in Western Kentucky Cath- microphone for some words of wis- Elaine Williams, Blessed Mother parish olic parishes Oct 26 as dom and gratitude. Said council member, presented pastor Fr. the people honored their Ms. Williams, “Many are called; few are John Meredith with gifts from the parish priests on Priesthood chosen. Fr. John, you were chosen.” She on Priesthood Sunday Oct. 26 Photo Sunday. Blessed Moth- then presented Fr. John with a basket of by Chris Ford cards from many parishioners, along with er’s cake says it all! Al another basket of goodies – various gift celebrate his twenty-ninth year of dedica- Thompson photo certificates, a Garmin GPS unit (to which tion to God this coming January, 2009. In he responded, “I need someone to show the parish bulletin Oct 29, Fr. John wrote: have no defense me which way to go!”), and a picture of “I thank God for sharing His gift of priest- “I against affection. I beautiful new Belgian vestments on order hood with me and pray that I will be able could be bribed with a for him. to remain faithful to the commitment with sardine.” Fr. John confirmed his call to the which He has charged me.” Teresa of Jesus (Avila) priesthood on January 12, 1980. He will Discovering The Truth About Santa Claus Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra,Feast Day: December 6 Patron of: seafarers, scholars, bankers, pawnbrokers, jurists, brewers, coopers, travelers, perfumers, unmarried girls, brides, robbers and especially - children. Symbol: three gold balls . St. Nicholas’ Feast Day, December 6th, is observed in most Roman Catholic countries primarily as a feast for small children. Dear Saint Nicholas, Thank you so much for the yummy candy you left for us in our shoes last night! It was such a fun surprise for us to wake up, to run to the hallway to find our shoes, and to show my brother and sisters the candy that we got. We prayed really hard during the special prayers with Mommy and Daddy that you would bless us and send us something sweet to brighten our morning. Daddy told us that you are the patron saint of children; thank you for setting an example for us and for help- ing us along our way. Help us to be sweeter children and to be nicer to those around us. Do you want to hear the special prayer we made up in honor of you?

Lord, help me to be more like Saint Nicholas. He made the lives of countless children brighter and sweeter. Help me to be good to those around me and to help others along their way. As this season of Advent begins, help my heart to be like the heart of St. Nicholas. You called him to be a Christmas light for those he helped. Help the light of Christmas, of the Christ Child, to shine in my heart and Gabriel Micah Howard, 6, waits under the Christmas in those I love. Amen. Saint-Nicolas tree for Saint Nick to appear. “Look at little children Postcard, 1912 Switzerland when they encounter Santa … they are often fearful Thank you, Saint Nicholas, for setting a good example for us and for making our lives sweeter today! St Nicholas Center Collection but at the same time so excited to see Santa.” Bishop http://www.stnicholascenter.org/ John McRaith, page 2 this edition. Megan Howard Brix?pageID=292 photo - Love, Allie, Elizabeth, Johnathan, and Olivia Ford St. Thomas More Church Men’s Prayer Breakfast The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 35 By Misy Eckenberg their daily lives. Currently the study and PADUCAH,Ky. - The St. Thomas More discussion focuses on the book, “Acts;, Men’s Prayer Breakfast was born from The Good News of the Holy Spirit,” by a need to have a faith-based fellowship Kevin Perrotta (Loyola Press). group that focused on the role of the man While most attendees are STM pa- in the Catholic family and faith beyond rishioners, the group welcomes men from Mass. Over time, a format was established the surrounding parishes. The last two featuring group discussion of lessons from years the ministry was extended to women scripture-based motivational books by cur- through a Ladies Breakfast with a special rent Catholic authors. program presented in their honor and now Meetings are held from 7:30 to 9:00 this has become an annual event. a.m. on the second Saturday of each The St. Thomas More Men’s Prayer month. They begin with prayer and a Breakfast extends an invitation to those hearty breakfast served by a team of three who would like to participate in the break- or four members. fast book discussions. Meeting dates and Following breakfast, the book discus- times are announced each month in the sion is conducted by the leader. The group bulletin or you may contact Jim Tidwell emphasizes the importance of being open at 270.816.3916 or jtidwell928@comcast. to the action and guidance of the Holy net for more information. Spirit in both the choice of books, and in L to R - Bill Maddox, Leonard Estrada, Ray Kramer, Butch Kramer, Terry Larbes, “Fr. Jerry Riney, We Love You!” Mike Polashock, Ernie Mitchell, David Langston, Noel Wise, and Jim Shumaker By Steve Kovar, pause in the kitchen for a photo taken by Jim Tidwell. Holy Spirit Parish BOWLING GREEN,Ky. - “How can we celebrate World Priest Apprecia- tion Day?” was a question discussed by Holy Spirit’s Liturgy Core Team. Ac- cording to World Wide Marriage Encounter, spon- sor of the event: “World Priest Appreciation Day is a celebration and af- firmation of the men who commit their lives to the Lord and the church via the sacrament of holy or- ders. It is an opportunity Sylvia Kovac-Spicer and Dorothy Bochynski of Holy for Catholic parishioners Spirit Parish, proudly display their “We Love You, Fr. to thank, affirm and share Jerry” lapel stickers at a Bowling Green area restaurant their love and support for after Mass on Sunday, October 26, 2008. our priests.” In the past, we had given flowers and it on to Pastoral Assistant, Kelly Lewis, gift baskets to our pastor. Been there done who jazzed up the finished product. Part that! This year we wanted to do something 1 of the mission was accomplished! Like special. During the discussion, Steve all good Secret Agents, the Pastoral Staff Kovar, Liturgy Core Team chair, recalled synchronized their watches and waited for his Marriage Encounter Experiences and Fr. Jerry to leave his office so they could stickers suddenly began to appear all over to coffee and donuts in the Parish Hall, in how often the Marriage Encounter priests print the stickers. Part 2 - Mission accom- the assembly. Mission Accomplished! the church hallways, even out to breakfast were told “WE L♥VE OUR PRIESTS”. plished! Fr. Jerry interrupted his greeting to after Mass. A new idea was born! This year’s Penny Payne, Usher and Greeter Co- ask about the stickers. He was told that It was a great day for Holy Spirit Par- celebration would allow every member of ordinator, made sure Greeters were at the in honor of “World Priest Appreciation ish to let Fr. Jerry know we truly appreciate Holy Spirit Parish to participate. Several doors at the weekend Masses. It was obvi- Day” the assembly wanted to say: “We his commitment to his vocation and his ser- ideas were discussed before settling on ous the Greeters wanted to be part of this Love You”. The look on his face said it vice to our parish. Our only regret was that lapel stickers that said: “WE LOVE YOU, effort. Part 3 - Mission accomplished! all. He was surprised. And the best thing we did not realize Holy Spirit parish would FR. JERRY – 2008 World Priest Apprecia- At the Saturday Vigil Mass, Greet- was that everyone at all four Masses got be introduced to Fr. Antoni, a missionary tion Day”. Secret work began - “Operation ers distributed stickers, asking everyone to participate. The fact that we were able priest to the Diocese of Owensboro from Love” was launched! The stickers took on to put them on when Fr. Jerry started his to keep this a secret is obviously an act India. Fr. Antoni, we welcome you and a life of their own. pre-Mass welcome. Excitement was build- God. look forward to getting better acquainted Dana Gensler, Director of Music and ing as each parishioner became part of the In fact, the stickers were not limited with you. But, we already know … WE Liturgy, created a basic design. She passed event. When Fr. Jerry walked to the front to Mass. People were seen wearing them LOVE YOU, TOO! of the church to welcome the assembly, 36 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 Trinity Students Tour Detention Center, See Path That Led Inmates There Trinity High School’s Criminal Law class traveled to the Daviess County Detention Center on Tuesday, October 21st for a tour of the facilities. Junior Adam Boehman sid,” It was a place that I would not like to be. Junior Erica Morris said, “It was not really what I expected. It was not as dark and scary as I thought it was going to be, but it was still scary.” Junior Johnna Stiff says, “It was not as bad as I thought it was going to be.” Ashley Cecil says, “I thought it was fun and interest- ing.” Megan Morris says, “The inmate that spoke to us had a sad story to tell. It was very moving.”

A group photo of Trinity High School’s Criminal Law class after a tour of the facilities at the Daviess County Detention Center. Pictured from left front are Eric Roberts, Kelsey Beyke, Jenna Howe, Ashley Cecil, Audrey Mayfield, Erica Morris, Megan Morris, Johnna Stiff, and Mrs. Lisa Armes. Pictured in back are Collin Hagan, Mark Payne, Seth Brown, Adam Boehman, Tyler Bickett, Logan Roberts, and Curtis Knott. All students are juniors at Trinity. THS Photo The inmate spoke with the Trinity High in drugs because it will take everything away from us. THS students listen to David Osbourne as he takes them through School group; she was chosen by David Osborne She lost her kids and her freedom and many of her the process a criminal goes through when being booked for a to tell her story. THS student Megan Morris rights because of some stupid choices that she made crime. Students gathered around are Jenna Howe, Megan Morris, recounted the inmate’s story: “The inmate said in life. Her message was to be independent and not try Ashley Cecil and Kelsey Beyke. Trinity High School parent Kitty that she was a two-time convicted felon for drug to follow the crowd, especially when they are leading Howe, is at right. THS Photo use, and she encouraged us not to get involved you down a path that you know is wrong.” Serrans Celebrate Anniversaries in Religious Life

The Council of Religious and the Serra Clubs Marie D’Crouz, AD, Rose Karen Johnson, OSU, Lennora from Owensboro and Henderson joined together Carrico, OSU, Clarita Browning, OSU.; Back Row (L to Bishop John McRaith is handing Sr. Rose September 20th to appreciate all the religious serving R): Sisters Louisa Bickett, OSU, Mary Elizabeth Krampe, Theresa Johnson a certificate for her 60th in the diocese and to celebrate those who were OSU, Jamesetta Knott, OSU, Bernadette Niehaus, DCJ, anniversary as an Ursuline. She and Sr Rose celebrating jubilees. Jubilees are like anniversaries. Mary Agnes Corraya, AD, Amelia Stenger, OSU, Jane Karen Johnson, OSU, are Pastoral Associates at Religious celebrating their anniversaries in religious Irvin Hancock, Rose Theresa Johnson, OSU, and Bishop St. Joseph Church, Central City and Greenville. life ranged from 40 years to 75 years. Front Row McRaith. Text by Sr. Pam Mueller, OSU; Photo by Larena Photo by Larena Lawson (L to R): Sisters Mary Thomas Simon, AD, Mary Lawson Eileen Howard, OSU, Ann Patrice Cecil, OSU, Claire The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 37 The Office of WIsdom hosted a bus trip to Branson, Mo for Catholics over 55 on Sept. 22, 2008. They saw a variety of shows, seven in all, over the four days of the trip.

Clara McCoy, Dorothy McCoy, Bernard McCoy, and Orville McCoy taking an afternoon rest in downtown Branson MO. GKS Photo Branson, Here We Come!

Top right: Wilima Baird and her sister Hazel Aud waiting for Mel Tillis to take the stage.

Right center: Ginny Knight- Simon (left) and Patty Blair, trip leaders, pose with one of the beautiful statues outside the Noah’s Ark Theater in Branson.

At left, Jim and Martha Kauffeld along with Fr. Pike Powell enjoy the songs of the Platters at a morning show in Branson.

Owensboro Serra Club Invites You To Adopt A Priest

The Serra Club of Owensboro has launched a program to provide prayerful support for the priests of our Diocese called ADOPT A PRIEST. A lapel pin has been designed as shown. The initials of the priest and his date of ordination have been engraved on the back of each pin. Along with each pin, a card and envelope will be included, designed especially to be sent by the wearer to the adopted priest. The Serra Club is asking that you pray daily for your adopted priest. To order a pin, send a check or money order for $15.00 to: Serra Club of Ow- ensboro, 4213 Spring Bank Drive, Owensboro, KY 42303 38 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 Good Fellowship By Ember Hatfield MADISONVILLE,Ky. - On October 25, 2008 Father Jerry Cal- houn, Owensboro Diocesan Vicar General and pastor of Christ the King Parish here spoke about stewardship in his homily. He declared that we all need to be better and more active stewards. Stewardship is generally defined as people taking care of finances for the church. In this article, we are going to go beyond that meaning and look into it a little deeper. Stewardship is a responsibility to take care of something one does not own. The Calhoun family has been an example of great stewards for many years now. For the past ten years they have taken the time and effort to host a hayride for the fellowship of the church.

Some scenes from the Calhoun Family’s Colonial Farms fellowship hay ride for Christ The King Church in Madisonville, Ky. Ember Hatfield photos Janice Calhoun stated that this is the second year here at this the magnificent bonfire talking and laughing. there every year since it began but there were a few newcom- exact location at Colonial Farms. There was plenty of food there for everyone to ers. Debbie Allen described it as a “good fellowship and fun When asked about how the hayride came to be, Sherrell church function where everyone comes to eat, stand by the Calhoun stated that “the Knights of Columbus wanted to do “Stewardship is a responsibility fire, talk, and go on the hayride of course.” something fun for the kids of the parish… and then it just grew. Everyone appeared to have a great time on the exciting There are about 130 people here; it varies from year to year but to take care of something one and chilly evening of October 25, 2008 and the Calhouns we generally always get a pretty good turnout. We enjoy it and does not own.” - Ember Hatfield hope to see you there at their next hayride next fall. hope everyone else does too.” Ember Hatfield is a former student at Christ the King It did appear that everyone most certainly did enjoy them- be more than comfortable. School). Ember is a photo-journalism student at Madisonville selves! Kids were running around playing with one another and Some people, like Karen Jones, had been Community College. roasting marshmellows while the adults were standing around Parishes offer practical, spiritual support Pope: Church must strengthen efforts for the unemployed WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The impact of the wave of layoffs in firms, factories, to educate Catholics in politics financial companies and the automotive industry can be felt in parish halls or church basements across the country on any given weeknight. That’s where many VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Catholic Church must strengthen its efforts to educate and assist of the newly unemployed go for practical and sometimes spiritual advice. Just lay Catholics involved in politics so that the positions they hold and the policies they promote reflect the values of the faith they profess, Pope Benedict XVI said. Meeting membersof outside Detroit, at St. Andrew Parish in Rochester, a job support group began last the Pontifical Council for the Laity Nov. 15, the pope emphasized the need to educate lay year with about 20 participants. Now, at least 80 people attend the twice-monthly Catholics to play their proper role in building a world of justice, charity and protection of human meetings, according to Betty Dobies, chair of St. Andrew’s Career Mentoring rights. “In a special way, I reaffirm the necessity and urgency of the evangelical formation and Ministry, which has a partnership with 13 church groups in the Detroit area. pastoral accompaniment of a new generation of Catholics involved in politics, that they would “We started out thinking we’d review resumes and interview techniques, but we be coherent with their professed faith,” morally upright, professional and passionate about found that the main thing people really need is support,” Dobies said. During serving the common good, he said. Laypeople are called to fulfill their mission as followers the sessions, parish volunteers, including career advisers, licensed counselors and witnesses to Christ in government, social life, workplaces, schools and families, the pope and human resource specialists, are paired with job seekers. Guest speakers also said. give tips on updating resumes and on networking. Access to Casa Ursulina products expanded The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 39 By Sister Ruth Gehres, OSU in the States. Since production began in CHILLAN, Chile – In mid September, March, Abbey Press at Saint Meinrad, after a week-long break for our spirited Ind., has ordered more than 900 items, Independence Day celebrations, normal both scarves and prayer shawls. (See www. life began again at Casa Ursulina. More abbeypress.com, search word casa, for than 150 women are registered in about these items, including an original Christ- 17 classes and workshops, which will con- mas scarf in bright red, green, and white.) tinue until mid December, the beginning We are also selling handcrafted angels of summer in Chile. and nativity scenes, as well as scarves Among the most productive courses and shawls, through Handcrafting Justice this year are spinning and weaving, taught (www.handcraftingjustice.cedris.org) and by Sister Mimi Ballard, Casa Ursulina Heartbeats (www.heartbeatscatalog.org). founder and director. Many of the women We just got our first European order – for have a natural gift for these arts, and their angels – from Rome! products have found profitable markets in Profits from all of these items go to the United States. Donated wool from this the women who make them, providing area comes to Casa Ursulina right from the much-needed income for the support of sheep. Then it’s washed, cleaned, carded, their families. More than 70 percent of these women are mothers raising their and spun by a group of talented and in- Producing hand-spun wool and handwoven scarves and shawls for sale in the dustrious women. The beautiful handspun children alone and unable to find work. The U.S. is one of the projects that generate income for the women of Casa Ursulina yarn is purchased and resold by three fiber opportunity that Casa Ursulina gives them in Chile. Packing boxes to send north are (from left) Sister Mimi Ballard, OSU, shops in western Indiana. to learn new skills and to make marketable Julia, Sister Ruth Gehres, OSU, and Nora. Bright, beautiful scarves and shawls products is a source of empowerment and Crafts made by Casa Ursulina can be foundat the Mount Saint Joseph Book and are being produced by an especially gifted self-esteem for these marginalized – and Gift Shop, the Owensboro Museum of Science and History Gift Shop, and online group of weavers for shipment to markets determined – women. at the following Web sites: www.handcraftingjustice.org; www.abbeypress.com; www.heartbeatscatalog.org All of us at Casa Ursulina are deeply grateful for so many good friends who have supported us since this ministry began 11 years ago. We do need continuing monetary support to continue and expand our work. We also need to find new markets for our handspun yarn, hand-woven scarves and shawls, and the other crafts that you can see on our Web page (www.casaursulina.org). Contact us with any ideas you may have: mimiballard@gmail. com or [email protected]. We thank you most of all for the support of your prayers, as we continue to work in our community’s dedication to freeing and nurturing women and children.

During the months before Christmas, Nora is especially busy creating angels of many sizes, shapes, and colors at Casa Ursulina in Chile. This angel family is about to be shipped for sale in the United States. Nora says that sales of her handicrafts have helped her and and her daughters to have a house of their own. 40 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 Please Accept My Appreciation St. Leo Parish Celebrates Gifts of Parish Life on By Bill Sims BOWLING GREEN,Ky. - Last night (10/26/2008) when I Priesthood Sunday arrived at Holy Spirit church here to attend Mass, I was handed a peel off sticker which said “We love you ,Father Jerry,” and By Larena Lawson in smaller print stated that this was Priest Appreciation Day. MURRAY,Ky. - At St. Leo Parish, on Father Riney was curious when he saw all the stickers as Sunday October 26, a lot of celebrating he addressed the congregation before Mass. He at first thought was going on. It was a beautiful fall day, they were being worn by people who had something to do with the perfect weather for the celebration of the annual 5K run that had taken place in Bowling Green on Mass outside on the church lawn. What the same Saturday. When he asked about the stickers, a parish was the special occasion? Bishop John representative stood up and announced that this was for him, McRaith was even there. Well, it wasn’t and he was noticeably embarrassed and humbled. just that it was the 75th anniversary of the To all those out there who serve us faithfully as ordained parish, that was a big enough occasion to representatives of the Church, please accept my appreciation. celebrate all by itself, but it was also the May God bless you. celebration of the Rite of Candidacy for Owensboro Diocesan seminarian, Uwem In the picture at left, Uwem Enoh looked through pictures Enoh, and it was Priesthood Sunday. How from St. Leo parish. In the picture below, St. Leo Parish fitting it was that all three of these special gave gifts on Priesthood Sunday to the priests who attended occasions complemented one another so Uwem Enoh’s Candidacy Mass and their 75th Anniversary perfectly that they were combined into one celebration Oct. 26. Photo by Tami Schneider grandiose celebration. In its 75 years as a parish in Murray, Williams, pulled out all the stops for this weekend, impressively St. Leo can proudly claim that it has given working together to make these celebrations moments to remem- four of its own parishioners to the priest- ber. They were making more memories for their history books. hood. Father Darrell Venters (1989), Father They’ll have to add a new chapter to the one the college students Mike Clark (1995), and Father Ken Mikul- put together and were selling for their 75th anniversary. As a par- cik (1998), and Father Bede (Stacy) Price, ish community they worked side by side to raise approximately O.S.B.; all call St. Leo their home and the $15,000 at their anniversary festival, planned and organized a parish calls them “sons of the parish.” , cese of Owensboro. The Rite of Candidacy was held within their momentous anniversary celebration with the outdoor Mass and The sons came home for the anniversary anniversary Mass. There were many people there who witnessed reception, welcomed Uwem as their future son of the parish, and celebration, and to top it off, the parish not Uwem taking this very important step toward the priesthood, as in addition to all that they didn’t forget to show special apprecia- only got to welcome them home, but they were several other priests (former pastors, priests who minister tion to each priest that was there with them, presenting them with had the added honor of being able to call there, and the diocesan Vocation Director.) A celebration of the words of gratitude and a gift bag in recognition of its also being Uwem Enoh a “future son of the parish,” priesthood was definitely in the air; with priests of the present Priesthood Sunday. when he was accepted by Bishop John as and a priest for the future. It comes full circle, for without their priests, there would not a candidate for the priesthood for the Dio- The parish of St. Leo, with their current pastor, Father Mike have been 75 years for St. Leo Parish to celebrate. They recognize how important it is to support the vocation of priesthood. St. Leo Parish is a shining example of how a parish can come together giving of themselves and of their gifts and talents, to make a joyful noise, 75 years strong and running.

Piano Accompanist Wanted A Piano accompanist is wanted for Saint Anthony Catholic Church, Browns Valley. This is a paid position and an audition will be required. Contact Father Mike Clark Gifted, Holy Priests: from left are, Fr. Andy Garner, Fr. Ken Mikulcik, Fr Babu Joseph, HGN, or St. Anthony Parish Director of Music and liturgy, Gary Fr. Mike Clark, Fr. Shaiju Thomas, HGN, and Fr Ray Goetz. . Larena Lawson photos Weilage at (270) 733-4341. Faith, family can over- The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 41 come fear in economic crisis, cardinal says

LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- During this period of “severe economic downturn,” Christians must focus on faith and fam- ily rather than fear, Cardinal Roger M. Mahony of Los Angeles said in a new “spiritual reflection” on the economy. In a brief pastoral letter titled “Worrisome Times,” the cardinal said the economic crisis offers families an opportunity to return to the true meaning of Thanks- giving and Christmas this year. “I have heard many voices sound special alarm that these economic problems are oc- Ben Warrell, Director of the Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp and Retreat curring at our annual Thanksgiving and Center near Bowling Green, leads a few brave souls in some fun and dance Christmas holiday season,” he said in on Monday evening at the Mid-South Catholic Leadership Conference at Participants in the Mid-South Catholic Leadership the Nov. 11 letter. “Actually, I believe the Lake Barkley State Resort. Photos and texts by Tami Schneider. that this presents us with a good op- Conference take part in Tuesday’s morning portunity to help us celebrate what is prayer, led by Diocesan Director of Music Mike Elaine Robertson, Director of Bogdan. Among them were Fr. Greg Trawick (just important: our faith, our families and Faith Formation for the Diocese right of center) and Fr. Andy Garner (far left), both one another.” The best Thanksgiving is of Owensboro, takes care of a of the Diocese of Owensboro. “an enjoyable, simple meal with family few housekeeping items and and friends” and it will be even more announcements before the next speaker is meaningful “if we make some sacrifices presented. Elaine served as emcee for the and give food to our local parishes or conference. area food pantries,” Cardinal Mahony Fr. Greg Trawick imparts a workshop said. Instead of a Christmas celebra- entitled “Canon Law and the Sacraments” tion that goes “way beyond reason in during the Mid-South Catholic Leadership Conference on Monday evening. Fr. expenditures,” he proposed a Christmas Trawick is a Pastor at Holy Guardian that can be “a vivid lesson in giving” Angels in Irvington and St. Rose of Lima in for children and a reminder of the true Cloverport. He received a degree in Canon “importance of the feast: the birth of Law from Catholic University of America in Jesus Christ.” Washington D.C.

Women of Grace Foundational Study Series, Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life.

The following women, shown in the picture at left, completed the Women of Grace Study Series. (Sept. 11 through Nov. 13, 2008 at St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville.: Front Row- Majella Mills, Geri Merritt, Mary Russelburg; Second Row- Mary Bess Boarman, Amy Aud, Peggy Clark, Barb Roberts, Mary Linda Kreisle; Third Row- Veda Mattingly, Linda Hill, Carrie Howard, Minnie Russelburg, Marian Davis; Not pictured—Julie Roberts and Donna McKinley. During this study series we learned more about our Catholic faith and discovered how as women we can embrace our gift of authentic femininity in order to fulfill our call and mission in the world today. Submitted by Majella Mills 42 The Western Kentucky Catholic, December, 2008 Diocese To Take Up Collection Dec. 14 For Retired Religious By Ginny Cunningham [email protected] Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Owensboro will conduct the 21st annual appeal for the Retirement Fund for Religious on December 14. The Sisters of the Lamb of God in Owensboro and the Passionist Nuns in Whitesville benefit from a grant that is made possible by this appeal. Religious institutes that are well known and revered for their ministry in the diocese but are headquartered elsewhere benefit through grants that are directed to the institutes’ motherhouses. The Diocese of Owensboro contributed $37,036.13 in 2007, a 12 percent increase over donations in 2006 of $32,987.83. . In 2007, this appeal, which is conducted by the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- ops in Washington, DC, distributed $23 million in Basic Grants that benefited 482 of the nation’s Catholic religious institutes of women and men. Since the first national annual appeal took place in Catholic parishes in 1988, NRRO has raised more than $550 million. The Retirement Fund for Religious collection has been the most success- ful appeal in U.S. Catholic Church history. Donations have enabled NRRO to seed and stabilize retirement funds at religious institutes, leverage local fundraising, and assist capital campaigns. Grant awards have assisted investment and supported collaboration among religious institutes and helped ensure quality of life and adequate health care for thousands of women and men religious formerly at risk. During the past two decades, however, the gap between assets available for retirement and the cost of living/health care for elderly women and men religious has widened from $2 billion to $9 billion and is expected to grow. In 2023, the combined Social Security benefits of all retired religious is projected to be $184 million a year, but cost of care will total more than $1.6 billion annually More than 37,000 Catholic religious are now past age 70. More than 4,900 women and men require skilled nursing care. While costs for care in a skilled nursing facility in the U.S. average more than $55,200 annually, religious institutes have kept their average cost of skilled nursing care to $51,361. The average Social Security benefit for religious women and men is approximately one-third that paid to the average U.S. beneficiary. “The statistics we provide reflect very real human need,” says NRRO Executive Director Janice Bader, a Sister of the Most Pre- cious Blood of O’Fallon, Missouri. “NRRO is in the midst of intense planning for its next ten years of service. This planning will design expanded partnerships and initiatives with religious institutes for ad- dressing the ongoing challenges of elder care, thus enabling religious institutes to remain viable in their ministries which are so important to the church.” Ninety-five percent of donations are awarded to religious insti- tutes through basic grants. View the RFR Annual Report at www.retiredreligious.org. Ginny Cunningham is Project Manager for the annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection administered by the National Religious Retirement Office, which is based at the U.S. bishops’ headquarters in Washington, D.C..

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Director de Música en Sto. Tomás Moro en Paducah, Paducah, en Moro Tomás Sto. en Música de Director de noviembre. En total, 38 personas de 8 parroquias en la la en parroquias 8 de personas 38 total, En noviembre. de Owensboro, Liderazgo Latino. ‘Id y enseñad a a enseñad y ‘Id Latino. Liderazgo Owensboro,

parroquias con Ministerio Hispano. El Señor Jim Hess, Hess, Jim Señor El Hispano. Ministerio con parroquias Isabela de Beaver Dam en el Catedral de San Esteban el 8 8 el Esteban San de Catedral el en Dam Beaver de Isabela John McRaith, Ministerio Hispano, Diócesis de de Diócesis Hispano, Ministerio McRaith, John

Atrás se ve el coro, hecho de todos los coros de las las de coros los todos de hecho coro, el ve se Atrás de cumplimiento del Curso Liderazgo Latino a la Señora Señora la a Latino Liderazgo Curso del cumplimiento de sábanas y una cubrecama etiquetado “Obispo “Obispo etiquetado cubrecama una y sábanas

recibe las ofrendas de dos señoras y una Hermana. Hermana. una y señoras dos de ofrendas las recibe Arriba, el Obispo John McRaith entrega su certificado certificado su entrega McRaith John Obispo el Arriba, que le dieron los participantes del curso, unas unas curso, del participantes los dieron le que

En la foto de abajo, el Obispo McRaith McRaith Obispo el abajo, de foto la En demostrar a la congrecación el regalo regalo el congrecación la a demostrar

Abajo, Luis Ajú le ayuda al Obispo a a Obispo al ayuda le Ajú Luis Abajo,

concluido felizmente su formación. su felizmente concluido

la Diócesis de Owensboro. de Diócesis la certificados a los líderes que habían habían que líderes los a certificados

de cada comunidad que constituye constituye que comunidad cada de al final se hiciera la entrega de los los de entrega la hiciera se final al

desarrollo personal y comunitaria comunitaria y personal desarrollo para toda la comunidad para que que para comunidad la toda para

por su apoyo incondicional para el el para incondicional apoyo su por Eucaristía con otros dos sacerdotes sacerdotes dos otros con Eucaristía

multicultural de este país, y al Obispo Obispo al y país, este de multicultural McRaith, como pastor celebró la la celebró pastor como McRaith,

Que Dios bendiga a la Iglesia Iglesia la a bendiga Dios Que Señor Obispo de la Diócesis, John John Diócesis, la de Obispo Señor

nuestra Fe, como católicos en este país. este en católicos como Fe, nuestra de mucho significado, ya que el el que ya significado, mucho de

cuyo contenido es la reivindicación de de reivindicación la es contenido cuyo La clausura del curso, fue fue curso, del clausura La

ofrecido la culminación de un curso curso un de culminación la ofrecido conducir a las personas en buen camino. buen en personas las a conducir

Iglesia actual, y como respuesta hemos hemos respuesta como y actual, Iglesia párrocos. Ellos harán buen trabajo de de trabajo buen harán Ellos párrocos.

Fe Hispana es una bendición para la la para bendición una es Hispana Fe de su Ministro Laico Hispano y sus sus y Hispano Laico Ministro su de

Estados Unidos ha proclamado que la la que proclamado ha Unidos Estados guiar a su comunidad con la ayuda ayuda la con comunidad su a guiar

de la Conferencia Episcopal de los los de Episcopal Conferencia la de acredita como personas que pueden pueden que personas como acredita

comunidad Hispana, y los Obispos Obispos los y Hispana, comunidad han recibido un certificado que les les que certificado un recibido han

y consecuentemente la Fe de la la de Fe la consecuentemente y con 38 participantes. Esas personas personas Esas participantes. 38 con

Estados Unidos reconoce la presencia presencia la reconoce Unidos Estados Latino, hemos llegado a feliz término término feliz a llegado hemos Latino,

Además, la Iglesia de los los de Iglesia la Además, de que iniciamos el curso Liderazgo Liderazgo curso el iniciamos que de

trabajado juntos para lograr un éxito. éxito. un lograr para juntos trabajado la comunidad. A los 9 meses después después meses 9 los A comunidad. la

principios nos acogemos y por eso hemos hemos eso por y acogemos nos principios ha dado un paso serio en su servicio a a servicio su en serio paso un dado ha

adultos y jóvenes en esta sociedad, a estos estos a sociedad, esta en jóvenes y adultos parroquias de la Diócesis de Owensboro, Owensboro, de Diócesis la de parroquias

formación integral de la persona humana, humana, persona la de integral formación integral de los líderes de las diferentes diferentes las de líderes los de integral

pide a todos poner especial atención a la la a atención especial poner todos a pide El proceso de la formación formación la de proceso El

El Plan Pastoral nacional y diocesano diocesano y nacional Pastoral Plan El or Luis Ajú Luis or P

38 Participantes Recibieron Certificado al Completar el Curso Liderazgo Latino Liderazgo Curso el Completar al Certificado Recibieron Participantes 38

de Kentucky Occidental Kentucky de

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en Owensboro en los números telefónicos de los miembros del Comité. del miembros los de telefónicos números los

- Reunión trimestral de los Agentes de Ministerio Hispano en Santos José y Pablo Pablo y José Santos en Hispano Ministerio de Agentes los de trimestral Reunión - la primera llamada a la recepcionista del Centro Pastoral Católico. No se harán públicos públicos harán se No Católico. Pastoral Centro del recepcionista la a llamada primera la

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felicidad y gratitud. y felicidad

el Comité de Revisión. de Comité el venida. Seguramente tenían un cierto cierto un tenían Seguramente venida.

nos sentimos abrumados por alegría, alegría, por abrumados sentimos nos

OSU, y Rev. Pat Reynolds. Ms. Louanne Gelarden sirve como enlace entre el Obispo y y Obispo el entre enlace como sirve Gelarden Louanne Ms. Reynolds. Pat Rev. y OSU, Estoy seguro que se prepararon para Su Su para prepararon se que seguro Estoy

un lugar a Jesús en nuestras vidas, vidas, nuestras en Jesús a lugar un

Mr. William Craig, Jr., Dr. Carroll Howard, Sr. Eula Johnson, SCN, Sr. Jacinta Powers, Powers, Jacinta Sr. SCN, Johnson, Eula Sr. Howard, Carroll Dr. Jr., Craig, William Mr. alegría en el momento que Jesús nació. nació. Jesús que momento el en alegría

mientras trabajemos preparándole preparándole trabajemos mientras

Chair, Dr. Charles Bohle, Sr. Vivian Bowles, OSU, Ms. Susan Clark, Rev. Pat Connell, Connell, Pat Rev. Clark, Susan Ms. OSU, Bowles, Vivian Sr. Bohle, Charles Dr. Chair, pero mayormente estaban llenos de de llenos estaban mayormente pero

pequeño e indefenso. Por la otra mano, mano, otra la Por indefenso. e pequeño

en la Diócesis de Owensboro son los siguientes: Larry Abel, Chair, Ms. June Bell, Vice- Bell, June Ms. Chair, Abel, Larry siguientes: los son Owensboro de Diócesis la en José. Sin duda, ambos tenían miedo, miedo, tenían ambos duda, Sin José.

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Jesús que nos ama tanto que se hiciera hiciera se que tanto ama nos que Jesús

Durante esta temporada del del temporada esta Durante

Los Miembros del Comité de Revisión Diocesano Diocesano Revisión de Comité del Miembros Los

vidas que nos impediría recibir a ese ese a recibir impediría nos que vidas

del Bebé recién nacido y otros no. no. otros y nacido recién Bebé del

a un lado cualquier cosa en nuestras nuestras en cosa cualquier lado un a

estaban emocionados sobre el nacimiento nacimiento el sobre emocionados estaban

es si estamos dispuestos o no de poner poner de no o dispuestos estamos si es

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Diocesis de Owensboro de Diocesis

La cosa que a lo mejor temamos temamos mejor lo a que cosa La

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Obispo John J. McRaith J. John Obispo

la eternidad. eternidad. la

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en esta tierra y de vivir con El por toda toda por El con vivir de y tierra esta en

a quien le llamamos Jesús. llamamos le quien a venida de Jesús, el Mesías, el Salvador. Salvador. el Mesías, el Jesús, de venida

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lo que nos trae. Sí, nos trae salvación; salvación; trae nos Sí, trae. nos que lo

pastores, podamos dar la bienvenida a a bienvenida la dar podamos pastores, generaciones del Pueblo Elegido se se Elegido Pueblo del generaciones

tiempo estamos llenos de alegría con con alegría de llenos estamos tiempo

nuestra Santa Madre, San José, y los los y José, San Madre, Santa nuestra

Pónganse a pensar en cuantas cuantas en pensar a Pónganse

lo que nos va a pedir, pero al mismos mismos al pero pedir, a va nos que lo

Jesús – para que juntos con María, María, con juntos que para – Jesús transformados.

de Jesús. Tenemos un poco de miedo de de miedo de poco un Tenemos Jesús. de

al establo – el lugar de nacimiento de de nacimiento de lugar el – establo al

para que celebrándolos, quedemos quedemos celebrándolos, que para

Obispo John J. McRaith J. John Obispo

pequeños en anticipación del nacimiento nacimiento del anticipación en pequeños y alegría, para que juntos podamos correr correr podamos juntos que para alegría, y

prepararnos. Nos preparamos para ellos ellos para preparamos Nos prepararnos.

Más Reverendo Obispo de Owensboro de Obispo Reverendo Más

estén tan abiertos como los de los niños niños los de los como abiertos tan estén

Adviento como un tiempo de preparación preparación de tiempo un como Adviento tienen en común es la necesidad de de necesidad la es común en tienen

tipo de alegría. Que nuestros corazones corazones nuestros Que alegría. de tipo

Diócesis de Owensboro - vaya a pasar el el pasar a vaya - Owensboro de Diócesis todos estos eventos en nuestras vidas vidas nuestras en eventos estos todos

que podamos participar de este mismo mismo este de participar podamos que

la Iglesia de Kentucky del Occidente- la la Occidente- del Kentucky de Iglesia la Votos Finales, etc., etc. La cosa que que cosa La etc. etc., Finales, Votos

preparamos nuestros corazones para para corazones nuestros preparamos

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para verle a Santa. En Adviento, Adviento, En Santa. a verle para

vidas. Bautizos, las Confirmaciones, los los Confirmaciones, las Bautizos,

mismo tiempo están emocionados emocionados están tiempo mismo

tampoco a todos los días de nuestras nuestras de días los todos a tampoco los cumpleaños, los aniversarios, los los aniversarios, los cumpleaños, los

muchas veces tienen miedo pero al al pero miedo tienen veces muchas

entre no solamente de la Navidad, sino sino Navidad, la de solamente no entre a través de nuestras vidas. Celebramos Celebramos vidas. nuestras de través a

cuando vienen a encontrar a Santa… a encontrar a vienen cuando

dueños de todo, lo cual impide que Jesús Jesús que impide cual lo todo, de dueños eventos importantes a través del año y y año del través a importantes eventos

Miren a los niños pequeños pequeños niños los a Miren

hemos caído en la falsedad de que somos somos que de falsedad la en caído hemos vidas, nos damos cuenta que celebramos celebramos que cuenta damos nos vidas,

ha nacido.” ha

administradores y a asegurar que no no que asegurar a y administradores

Mientras pensamos en nuestras nuestras en pensamos Mientras

de celebrar el hecho de que “un Salvador Salvador “un que de hecho el celebrar de

para mirar a nuestras vidas como como vidas nuestras a mirar para La Navidad. Navidad. La

de celebrar su cumpleaños libremente, libremente, cumpleaños su celebrar de

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alegría inmensa de que somos capaces capaces somos que de inmensa alegría

simplemente administradores de Sus Sus de administradores simplemente Navidad y la Pascua. Ahora nos estamos estamos nos Ahora Pascua. la y Navidad

recibirlo pero también llenos de una una de llenos también pero recibirlo

pertenece a Dios, y que nosotros somos somos nosotros que y Dios, a pertenece alrededor de las dos grandes fiestas de la la de fiestas grandes dos las de alrededor

miedo de que no estaremos listos para para listos estaremos no que de miedo

realidad que todo lo que tenemos tenemos que lo todo que realidad

El año eclesial entero gira gira entero eclesial año El

a lo mejor estamos llenos de cierto cierto de llenos estamos mejor lo a

Empezamos enfrentando la la enfrentando Empezamos Su Segunda Venida. Segunda Su

celebrar Su cumpleaños en la Navidad, Navidad, la en cumpleaños Su celebrar

a Su voluntad. Su a nacimiento aquí en la tierra y también también y tierra la en aquí nacimiento

Mientras nos preparamos para para preparamos nos Mientras

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recién nacido eran pastores. pastores. eran nacido recién

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que vinieron a darle la bienvenida al al bienvenida la darle a vinieron que

en estas semanas para asegurar que que asegurar para semanas estas en La palabra ADVIENTO se derive de la la de derive se ADVIENTO palabra La

animales, y que los primeros visitantes visitantes primeros los que y animales,

nos ha dado, mientras tomamos tiempo tiempo tomamos mientras dado, ha nos la venida de Cristo el día de Navidad. Navidad. de día el Cristo de venida la

nacer en un establo, en medio de de medio en establo, un en nacer

siendo agradecidos por todo lo que Dios Dios que lo todo por agradecidos siendo del año cuando nos preparamos para para preparamos nos cuando año del

sorpresa era que el Hijo de Dios escogió escogió Dios de Hijo el que era sorpresa

También preparamos un lugar para Jesús Jesús para lugar un preparamos También esta Navidad. Navidad. esta El Adviento es la temporada temporada la es Adviento El

Estoy seguro que su primera primera su que seguro Estoy

de la Reconciliación y la Eucaristía. Eucaristía. la y Reconciliación la de nuestro amigo y nuestro SALVADOR SALVADOR nuestro y amigo nuestro la Iglesia. la

después de que Jesús nació. Jesús que de después

de la celebración de los sacramentos sacramentos los de celebración la de al Niño Jesús recién nacido como como nacido recién Jesús Niño al empezamos un nuevo año en la vida de de vida la en año nuevo un empezamos

que cambiar sus planes muchas veces veces muchas planes sus cambiar que

para Jesús. Eso lo hacemos mejor a través través a mejor hacemos lo Eso Jesús. para nunca sean iguales mientras abrazamos abrazamos mientras iguales sean nunca litúrgico que acaba de terminar, y ahora ahora y terminar, de acaba que litúrgico

hacerle un espacio en sus vidas, y tenían tenían y vidas, sus en espacio un hacerle

nuestros corazones y en nuestras vidas vidas nuestras en y corazones nuestros nacimiento de Jesús, y que nuestras vidas vidas nuestras que y Jesús, de nacimiento gratitud las bendiciones del año año del bendiciones las gratitud

como cuando por fin nació. Tenían que que Tenían nació. fin por cuando como

semanas para preparar un lugar en en lugar un preparar para semanas mundo nunca estuvo igual después del del después igual estuvo nunca mundo Adviento, también celebramos con con celebramos también Adviento,

alegría, tanto mientras se preparaban preparaban se mientras tanto alegría,

oportunidad ahora de pasar estas cuatro cuatro estas pasar de ahora oportunidad litúrgica de la Iglesia. La vida en este este en vida La Iglesia. la de litúrgica

Mientras celebramos el el celebramos Mientras

Su nacimiento, y también una gran gran una también y nacimiento, Su La Iglesia nos ofrece la la ofrece nos Iglesia La empecemos un nuevo año en la vida vida la en año nuevo un empecemos Mis estimados amigos, estimados Mis

Pequeños en Anticipación del Nacimiento de Jesús de Nacimiento del Anticipación en Pequeños

Que Nuestros Corazones Estén Tan Abiertos Como los Niños Niños los Como Abiertos Tan Estén Corazones Nuestros Que 2 Católico de Kentucky Occidental, Diciembre, 2008 Diciembre, Occidental, Kentucky de Católico

el día. el terminar para misa la celebró Jiménez Carmelo Padre El Juvenil. da diaria. diaria. da vi la en estrés el manejar como sobre participantes jóvenes los

Alrededor de 40 jóvenes y unos 15 adultos formaron el grupo del Encuentro Encuentro del grupo el formaron adultos 15 unos y jóvenes 40 de Alrededor Un joven, Luis Fabian, de la Parroquia de San José en Mayfield da una plática a a plática una da Mayfield en José San de Parroquia la de Fabian, Luis joven, Un

compartirla con muchos más jóvenes que no pudieron estar presentes en este encuentro. este en presentes estar pudieron no que jóvenes más muchos con compartirla

adultos aprendimos mucho. Espero que en el futuro pueda vivir otra vez esta experiencia y también también y experiencia esta vez otra vivir pueda futuro el en que Espero mucho. aprendimos adultos

donde la voz de los jóvenes fue escuchada por los adultos y creo que nosotros los jóvenes como los los como jóvenes los nosotros que creo y adultos los por escuchada fue jóvenes los de voz la donde

voy a olvidar y creo que todos los jóvenes dirían lo mismo. En este encuentro fue la primera vez vez primera la fue encuentro este En mismo. lo dirían jóvenes los todos que creo y olvidar a voy

formas en como crecer en nuestra fe y acercarnos más a Dios. Este encuentro fue algo que nunca nunca que algo fue encuentro Este Dios. a más acercarnos y fe nuestra en crecer como en formas

completamente. Con las presentaciones que escuchamos en el encuentro nosotros pudimos aprender aprender pudimos nosotros encuentro el en escuchamos que presentaciones las Con completamente.

Cristiana y acercarnos más a Dios porque nos pasan muchas cosas negativas donde nos perdemos perdemos nos donde negativas cosas muchas pasan nos porque Dios a más acercarnos y Cristiana

porque fue algo muy real. A veces como jóvenes hispanos se nos hace difícil encontrar nuestra fe fe nuestra encontrar difícil hace nos se hispanos jóvenes como veces A real. muy algo fue porque

Para mi sorpresa muchos de los jóvenes participaron y pudieron identificarse con el tema tema el con identificarse pudieron y participaron jóvenes los de muchos sorpresa mi Para

vó acabo. acabo. vó lle se tema el poco a poco Pero identificarse. pudieran jóvenes

se me hizo un poco difícil de representar esas inquietudes en mi presentación de una manera que los los que manera una de presentación mi en inquietudes esas representar de difícil poco un hizo me se

tuve la oportunidad de evaluar unas inquietudes que yo, como muchos jóvenes, tenemos. Primero Primero tenemos. jóvenes, muchos como yo, que inquietudes unas evaluar de oportunidad la tuve

Con el apoyo del ministro hispano y coordinadores de mi iglesia de San José de Bowling Green, yo yo Green, Bowling de José San de iglesia mi de coordinadores y hispano ministro del apoyo el Con

bailan en linea durante unos momentos de convivencia el viernes en la noche. la en viernes el convivencia de momentos unos durante linea en bailan

Gasper River durante un Encuentro Juvenil el 17-18 de octubre. A la derecha, unos jóvenes jóvenes unos derecha, la A octubre. de 17-18 el Juvenil Encuentro un durante River Gasper

Arriba, unas jóvenes se paran en la escalera del edificio principal en el Centro de Retiros de de Retiros de Centro el en principal edificio del escalera la en paran se jóvenes unas Arriba,

Estrés, manejando la familia, las amistades, y la presión de los estudios.” estudios.” los de presión la y amistades, las familia, la manejando Estrés,

jóvenes adultos que estuvieron presentes. El tema que yo escogí era “El “El era escogí yo que tema El presentes. estuvieron que adultos jóvenes

tocó participar en formalizar una presentación para todos los jóvenes y y jóvenes los todos para presentación una formalizar en participar tocó

Este Encuentro fue más que una experiencia porque esta vez me me vez esta porque experiencia una que más fue Encuentro Este

se llevó acabo en Gasper River el 17 y 18 de Octubre de 2008. de Octubre de 18 y 17 el River Gasper en acabo llevó se

compartir mi experiencia personal que viví en el Encuentro Juvenil que que Juvenil Encuentro el en viví que personal experiencia mi compartir

no podemos evitar, entonces eso nos hace alejarnos de Dios. Yo quiero quiero Yo Dios. de alejarnos hace nos eso entonces evitar, podemos no

Como jóvenes católicos a veces suceden cosas que nosotros nosotros que cosas suceden veces a católicos jóvenes Como

Por Yolanda Limón Yolanda Por

Encuentro Juvenil Encuentro

Mi experiencia personal del del personal experiencia Mi

el Aprendizaje y la Convivencia Durante el Encuentro Juvenil Juvenil Encuentro el Durante Convivencia la y Aprendizaje el

Los Jóvenes de la Dióceses Se Unen en la Oración, la en Unen Se Dióceses la de Jóvenes Los

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de Santos José y Pablo en Owensboro. Owensboro. en Pablo y José Santos de

Carmelo Jiménez de Santos Pedro y Pablo en Hopkinsville y Cristóbal Gutiérrez Gutiérrez Cristóbal y Hopkinsville en Pablo y Pedro Santos de Jiménez Carmelo

Tami Schneider Asistente del Director del Ministerio Hispano en la Diócesis; el P. P. el Diócesis; la en Hispano Ministerio del Director del Asistente Schneider Tami

y la Hermana Esperanza Rivera de San José en Mayfield. Hincados abajo son: son: abajo Hincados Mayfield. en José San de Rivera Esperanza Hermana la y

Bowling Green; La Hermana Imelda Quechol de Santo Tomás Moro en Paducah Paducah en Moro Tomás Santo de Quechol Imelda Hermana La Green; Bowling

Adelina Saavedra de San José en Mayfield; Patricia Gallegos de San José en José San de Gallegos Patricia Mayfield; en José San de Saavedra Adelina

Beaver Dam; Carl Schmidt de Santos Pedro y Pablo en Hopkinsville; La Hermana Hermana La Hopkinsville; en Pablo y Pedro Santos de Schmidt Carl Dam; Beaver

medio son: La Hermana Luisa Bickett de la Parroquia del Santo Redentor en en Redentor Santo del Parroquia la de Bickett Luisa Hermana La son: medio

Director del Ministerio Hispano en la Diócesis de Owensboro. En la fila de en en de fila la En Owensboro. de Diócesis la en Hispano Ministerio del Director

Santiago en Guthrie; José Gallegos de San José en Bowling Green y Luis Ajú, Ajú, Luis y Green Bowling en José San de Gallegos José Guthrie; en Santiago

Miranda de Nashville, TN; Paul Witte de Sta. Susana en Elkton y Santos María y y María Santos y Elkton en Susana Sta. de Witte Paul TN; Nashville, de Miranda

una foto al terminar el retiro. (a la derecha) En la fila de atrás son: el P. Carlos Carlos P. el son: atrás de fila la En derecha) la (a retiro. el terminar al foto una

Siempre hay que recordar los momentos bonitos! Todos nos juntamos para para juntamos nos Todos bonitos! momentos los recordar que hay Siempre

capillita al lado del salón de conferencias en el Monasterio de las Pasionistas. Pasionistas. las de Monasterio el en conferencias de salón del lado al capillita

El Padre Carlos, el Padre Carmelo y el Padre Ramón concelebraron la misa en la la en misa la concelebraron Ramón Padre el y Carmelo Padre el Carlos, Padre El

y la Eucaristía, nos unimos como ministros, colaboradores y hermanos en Cristo. Cristo. en hermanos y colaboradores ministros, como unimos nos Eucaristía, la y

lee la primera lectura durante la misa al terminar el retiro. Al compartir la Palabra Palabra la compartir Al retiro. el terminar al misa la durante lectura primera la lee

La Hermana Esperanza Rivera, que sirve en la Parroquia de San José en Mayfield, Mayfield, en José San de Parroquia la en sirve que Rivera, Esperanza Hermana La

oración. ¡Muchas gracias por todo! por gracias ¡Muchas oración.

rico. También nos dieron un ejemplo bueno de ser fieles a su vocación y su vida de de vida su y vocación su a fieles ser de bueno ejemplo un dieron nos También rico.

Les damos gracias a las monjas por su acogida tan linda y el almuerzo muy muy almuerzo el y linda tan acogida su por monjas las a gracias damos Les

es tan necesaria y eran momentos muy valiosos. Era bonito compartirlo juntos.” compartirlo bonito Era valiosos. muy momentos eran y necesaria tan es

Bowling Green y candidato para el Diaconado Permanente comentó: “La espiritualidad espiritualidad “La comentó: Permanente Diaconado el para candidato y Green Bowling

El Señor José Gallegos, Ministro Hispano en la Parroquia de San José en en José San de Parroquia la en Hispano Ministro Gallegos, José Señor El

próximos meses. meses. próximos

gustó muchísimo el ambiente y quieren regresar a ese lugar para otro retiro en los los en retiro otro para lugar ese a regresar quieren y ambiente el muchísimo gustó

disfrutar el día y la naturaleza al lado del lago o caminando en el bosque. A todos les les todos A bosque. el en caminando o lago del lado al naturaleza la y día el disfrutar

pararse para unos momentos de reflexión enfrente de un crucifijo grande, o simplemente simplemente o grande, crucifijo un de enfrente reflexión de momentos unos para pararse

En la propiedad tienen varios caminos para ir a caminar, rezar el Via Crucis, Crucis, Via el rezar caminar, a ir para caminos varios tienen propiedad la En

y muy bello. bello. muy y

empezara la plática de la tarde, ya que el campo alrededor del monasterio es muy amplio amplio muy es monasterio del alrededor campo el que ya tarde, la de plática la empezara

el comedor y los que quisieron, salieron a pasear afuera unos momentos antes de que que de antes momentos unos afuera pasear a salieron quisieron, que los y comedor el

espiritualidad y como viven el silencio. Después, compartimos una comida juntos en en juntos comida una compartimos Después, silencio. el viven como y espiritualidad

de oración con las monjas Pasionistas en su capilla y experimentaron un poco de su su de poco un experimentaron y capilla su en Pasionistas monjas las con oración de

Los ministros en las comunidades hispanas también participaron en un rato rato un en participaron también hispanas comunidades las en ministros Los

Fotos por Tami Schneider. Tami por Fotos

compartir un poco sobre sus experiencias en el trabajo con las comunidades. comunidades. las con trabajo el en experiencias sus sobre poco un compartir

el Monasterio de la Monjas Pasionistas. En estos momentos, todos pudieron pudieron todos momentos, estos En Pasionistas. Monjas la de Monasterio el

Ministros de las Comunidades Hispanas durante un retiro el 24 de octubre en en octubre de 24 el retiro un durante Hispanas Comunidades las de Ministros

El Padre Ramón Ayala, de la Diócesis de Nashville dio una plática a los los a plática una dio Nashville de Diócesis la de Ayala, Ramón Padre El

trabajo en el ministerio. el en trabajo

tema, pudimos compartir unas experiencias de nuestro nuestro de experiencias unas compartir pudimos tema,

Misionero.” Además de reflexionar un poco sobre ese ese sobre poco un reflexionar de Además Misionero.”

El tema del retiro era “La Espiritualidad del del Espiritualidad “La era retiro del tema El

de Nashville, Tennessee. Tennessee. Nashville, de

Los dos Padres llevan acabo su ministerio en la Diócesis Diócesis la en ministerio su acabo llevan Padres dos Los

Carlos Miranda de Paraguay vinieron a guiar el retiro. retiro. el guiar a vinieron Paraguay de Miranda Carlos

El Padre Ramón Ayala de México, y el Padre Padre el y México, de Ayala Ramón Padre El

en Whitesville, el 24 de octubre. octubre. de 24 el Whitesville, en

día de retiro en el Monasterio de las Monjas Pasionistas Pasionistas Monjas las de Monasterio el en retiro de día

tomaron un día aparte de su labor diario para pasar un un pasar para diario labor su de aparte día un tomaron

Los Ministros en las Comunidades Hispanas Hispanas Comunidades las en Ministros Los

Por Tami Schneider Tami Por

Recargando las Pilas las Recargando

Refrescando el Alma y y Alma el Refrescando

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Foto por Tami Schneider. Tami por Foto implicaciones para la sociedad y la cultura. la y sociedad la para implicaciones

para planear eventos próximos en el ministerio hispano y para evaluar los eventos pasados. pasados. eventos los evaluar para y hispano ministerio el en próximos eventos planear para

catequesis, legislación pública y estrategias de comunicación así como sus sus como así comunicación de estrategias y pública legislación catequesis,

Carmelo Jiménez, Paul Witte y Carl Schmidt (no sale). Ese grupo se reune cuatro veces al año año al veces cuatro reune se grupo Ese sale). (no Schmidt Carl y Witte Paul Jiménez, Carmelo

los obispos y la las conferencias católicas estatales en materia de educación, educación, de materia en estatales católicas conferencias las la y obispos los

Hna. Adelina Saavedra, Luis Ajú (no sale), Hna. Imelda Quechol, Hna. Esperanza Rivera, P. P. Rivera, Esperanza Hna. Quechol, Imelda Hna. sale), (no Ajú Luis Saavedra, Adelina Hna.

del Comité Especial para la Defensa del Matrimonio. El comité da apoyo a a apoyo da comité El Matrimonio. del Defensa la para Especial Comité del

sale), Patti Gutiérrez, Hna. Luisa Bickett, Chris Gutiérrez, Patricia Gallegos, José Gallegos, Gallegos, José Gallegos, Patricia Gutiérrez, Chris Bickett, Luisa Hna. Gutiérrez, Patti sale),

Este video es la más reciente de una serie de iniciativas que surgirán surgirán que iniciativas de serie una de reciente más la es video Este de oración al final de su reunión trimestral. De izquierda a derecha son: Tami Schneider (no (no Schneider Tami son: derecha a izquierda De trimestral. reunión su de final al oración de

fruto de ese amor”. ese de fruto Los agentes del Ministerio Hispano de la Diócesis de Owensboro comparten un momento momento un comparten Owensboro de Diócesis la de Hispano Ministerio del agentes Los

aman el uno al otro y transmiten la vida a sus hijos que son son que hijos sus a vida la transmiten y otro al uno el aman

de la sociedad, mediante la cual el hombre y la mujer se se mujer la y hombre el cual la mediante sociedad, la de

matrimonio a fin de establecer y preservar la unidad básica básica unidad la preservar y establecer de fin a matrimonio

bien común de forma distintiva. La sociedad necesita el el necesita sociedad La distintiva. forma de común bien

la relación entre un hombre y una mujer para servir al al servir para mujer una y hombre un entre relación la

el que la institución del matrimonio se preserve como como preserve se matrimonio del institución la que el

Pero es un beneficio de todos los miembros de la sociedad sociedad la de miembros los todos de beneficio un es Pero

respeto y a vivir en paz con el apoyo de sus seres queridos. queridos. seres sus de apoyo el con paz en vivir a y respeto

homosexuales también tienen derecho a ser tratados con con tratados ser a derecho tienen también homosexuales

Como todas las personas, aquellos que tienen tendencias tendencias tienen que aquellos personas, las todas Como

no es discriminación ni supone la negación de derechos. derechos. de negación la supone ni discriminación es no

“Reafirmar la forma tradicional de entender el matrimonio matrimonio el entender de tradicional forma la “Reafirmar

realidades completamente diferentes”, dicen los obispos. obispos. los dicen diferentes”, completamente realidades

“Las uniones del mismo sexo y el matrimonio son son matrimonio el y sexo mismo del uniones “Las

una mujer”. mujer”. una

el papel necesario y singular del amor entre un hombre y y hombre un entre amor del singular y necesario papel el

otras. Las iglesias no podrán dar testimonio ni enseñar sobre sobre enseñar ni testimonio dar podrán no iglesias Las otras.

locales, sin tener en cuenta la afiliación religiosa, en 47 estados, el Distrito de Columbia y Puerto Rico. Rico. Puerto y Columbia de Distrito el estados, 47 en religiosa, afiliación la cuenta en tener sin locales,

meramente una clase de relación amorosa entre muchas muchas entre amorosa relación de clase una meramente años. Este año, CCHD anunció que distribuiría 9,4 millones de dólares en fondos para apoyar 301 proyectos proyectos 301 apoyar para fondos en dólares de millones 9,4 distribuiría que anunció CCHD año, Este años.

Se forzará a los niños a aprender que el matrimonio es es matrimonio el que aprender a niños los a forzará Se el país y ha distribuido más de 280 millones de dólares a más de 8.000 programas de autoayuda durante 38 38 durante autoayuda de programas 8.000 de más a dólares de millones 280 de más distribuido ha y país el

la educación publica, el empleo y la libertad religiosa. religiosa. libertad la y empleo el publica, educación la las mismas comunidades. La campaña recibe sus fondos de una colecta anual en parroquias católicas de todo todo de católicas parroquias en anual colecta una de fondos sus recibe campaña La comunidades. mismas las

enormes consecuencias legales para la crianza de los hijos, hijos, los de crianza la para legales consecuencias enormes de los mayores programas en Estados Unidos que promueven iniciativas de autoayuda iniciadas y lideradas por por lideradas y iniciadas autoayuda de iniciativas promueven que Unidos Estados en programas mayores los de

el matrimonio. Esta confusión podría extenderse y tener tener y extenderse podría confusión Esta matrimonio. el El premio fue establecido en 1998 por la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano. CCHD es uno uno es CCHD Humano. Desarrollo el para Católica Campaña la por 1998 en establecido fue premio El

los obispos, “traerá confusión a lo que realmente significa significa realmente que lo a confusión “traerá obispos, los el cual entendió la necesidad de crear puentes para superar la barreras económicas, de clase y de edad. de y clase de económicas, barreras la superar para puentes crear de necesidad la entendió cual el

incluir las uniones del mismo sexo tiene éxito”, afirman afirman éxito”, tiene sexo mismo del uniones las incluir fuera arzobispo de Chicago y una voz destacada a favor de los pobres y las personas de escasos recursos, recursos, escasos de personas las y pobres los de favor a destacada voz una y Chicago de arzobispo fuera

“Si este intento por redefinir el matrimonio para para matrimonio el redefinir por intento este “Si las propias comunidades. El premio recibe su nombre del ya fallecido Cardenal Joseph Bernardin, quien quien Bernardin, Joseph Cardenal fallecido ya del nombre su recibe premio El comunidades. propias las

exclusiva de un hombre y una mujer”. una y hombre un de exclusiva liderazgo en la lucha contra la injusticia y la pobreza en Estados Unidos mediante soluciones que nacen de de nacen que soluciones mediante Unidos Estados en pobreza la y injusticia la contra lucha la en liderazgo

del matrimonio, negando la verdad de que se trata de la unión unión la de trata se que de verdad la negando matrimonio, del Bernardin New Leadership Award” reconoce a jóvenes católicos entre 18 y 30 años que demuestran demuestran que años 30 y 18 entre católicos jóvenes a reconoce Award” Leadership New Bernardin

minoría. Significa nada menos que una redefinición radical radical redefinición una que menos nada Significa minoría. General de Otoño de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos (USCCB). El premio “Cardinal “Cardinal premio El (USCCB). Unidos Estados de Católicos Obispos de Conferencia la de Otoño de General

se propone es falsa y, en algunos casos, impuesta por una una por impuesta casos, algunos en y, falsa es propone se CCHD presentará a Garza el galardón el lunes, 10 de noviembre, en Baltimore, durante la Asamblea Asamblea la durante Baltimore, en noviembre, de 10 lunes, el galardón el Garza a presentará CCHD

matrimonio”, dicen también en su mensaje. “Esta idea que que idea “Esta mensaje. su en también dicen matrimonio”, apoyar a las familias y comunidades. Necesitamos poner nuestra fe en acción y abogar unos por otros”. por unos abogar y acción en fe nuestra poner Necesitamos comunidades. y familias las a apoyar

que las uniones del mismo sexo sean el equivalente del del equivalente el sean sexo mismo del uniones las que aisladas. El proceso para encontrar soluciones empieza por crear relaciones. Como católicos debemos debemos católicos Como relaciones. crear por empieza soluciones encontrar para proceso El aisladas.

“Ciertos grupos o individuos están tratando de hacer hacer de tratando están individuos o grupos “Ciertos Al describir su propio trabajo, Garza dijo: “Muchas familias inmigrantes se sienten realmente realmente sienten se inmigrantes familias “Muchas dijo: Garza trabajo, propio su describir Al

“debemos salir en defensa del matrimonio”. matrimonio”. del defensa en salir “debemos a los inmigrantes indocumentados, en una forma muy pastoral, en su búsqueda de una reforma migratoria”. reforma una de búsqueda su en pastoral, muy forma una en indocumentados, inmigrantes los a

traer a nuestro mundo”. Por esta razón, afirman los obispos, obispos, los afirman razón, esta Por mundo”. nuestro a traer inspira a otros con su compromiso de traer el reino de Dios a nuestra sociedad, construir relaciones y acompañar acompañar y relaciones construir sociedad, nuestra a Dios de reino el traer de compromiso su con otros a inspira

como el don que es y por las bendiciones que sólo éste puede puede éste sólo que bendiciones las por y es que don el como Chicago, dijo que “nos sentimos bendecidos por poder contar con Stephanie como una de cuatro voluntarios que que voluntarios cuatro de una como Stephanie con contar poder por bendecidos sentimos “nos que dijo Chicago,

La USCCB busca “promover y proteger el matrimonio matrimonio el proteger y “promover busca USCCB La Elena Segura, directora de la Campaña Católica para la Reforma Migratoria de la Arquidiócesis de de Arquidiócesis la de Migratoria Reforma la para Católica Campaña la de directora Segura, Elena

video en español. en video Corpus Christi, y una iniciativa de intercambio de tarjetas postales entre parroquias inmigrantes y no inmigrantes. inmigrantes. no y inmigrantes parroquias entre postales tarjetas de intercambio de iniciativa una y Christi, Corpus

del Comité de Diversidad Cultural en la Iglesia habla en el el en habla Iglesia la en Cultural Diversidad de Comité del de liderazgo en eventos diocesanos de la campaña pro-reforma tales como un retiro bilingüe, la celebración de de celebración la bilingüe, retiro un como tales pro-reforma campaña la de diocesanos eventos en liderazgo de

Arzobispo José Gomez de San Antonio, Texas, presidente presidente Texas, Antonio, San de Gomez José Arzobispo integral basada en los valores del Evangelio y de la enseñanza social católica. Garza ha desempeñado posiciones posiciones desempeñado ha Garza católica. social enseñanza la de y Evangelio del valores los en basada integral

de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos (USCCB). El El (USCCB). Unidos Estados de Católicos Obispos de de Chicago. Frecuentemente conduce talleres educativos en parroquias sobre la necesidad de una reforma migratoria migratoria reforma una de necesidad la sobre parroquias en educativos talleres conduce Frecuentemente Chicago. de

Especial para la Defensa del Matrimonio de la Conferencia Conferencia la de Matrimonio del Defensa la para Especial Garza también es una líder activa en la Campaña Católica para la Reforma Migratoria de la Arquidiócesis Arquidiócesis la de Migratoria Reforma la para Católica Campaña la en activa líder una es también Garza

Kurtz de Louisville, Kentucky, presidente del Comité Comité del presidente Kentucky, Louisville, de Kurtz líderes para que hablen y actúen por sí mismos, para que las personas pobres puedan traer cambios a sus comunidades”. sus a cambios traer puedan pobres personas las que para mismos, sí por actúen y hablen que para líderes

El video en inglés presenta al Arzobispo Joseph Joseph Arzobispo al presenta inglés en video El del programa, la mayoría de los cuales son madres inmigrantes. Garza describe su trabajo en SWOP como “promover “promover como SWOP en trabajo su describe Garza inmigrantes. madres son cuales los de mayoría la programa, del

shtml Hija de padre inmigrante y madre méxicoamericana, Garza tiene una conexión especial con los participantes participantes los con especial conexión una tiene Garza méxicoamericana, madre y inmigrante padre de Hija

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así como en la página de Internet de la Conferencia de de Conferencia la de Internet de página la en como así iniciativa en cuatro escuelas elementales públicas de Chicago que buscan ayudar a los padres a involucrarse en las las en involucrarse a padres los a ayudar buscan que Chicago de públicas elementales escuelas cuatro en iniciativa

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encuentran disponibles en YouTube en: YouTube en disponibles encuentran nosotros. Felicito a Stephanie y a su familia por los logros que le han llevado a recibir este honor,” dijo el Obispo Morin. Morin. Obispo el dijo honor,” este recibir a llevado han le que logros los por familia su a y Stephanie a Felicito nosotros.

Dos videos, uno en español y otro en inglés se se inglés en otro y español en uno videos, Dos trabajar juntos para superar las causas de la pobreza en sus comunidades. Su ejemplo y testimonio es inspiración para todos todos para inspiración es testimonio y ejemplo Su comunidades. sus en pobreza la de causas las superar para juntos trabajar

videos. “Stephanie es un ejemplo claro de una joven líder inspirada por su fe a ayudar a personas de escasos recursos a a recursos escasos de personas a ayudar a fe su por inspirada líder joven una de claro ejemplo un es “Stephanie

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han llevado su preocupación sobre las uniones del mismo mismo del uniones las sobre preocupación su llevado han El obispo Roger P. Morin, presidente del Subcomité para la Campaña Católica Católica Campaña la para Subcomité del presidente Morin, P. Roger obispo El

USCCB, WASHINGTON—Los obispos estadounidenses estadounidenses obispos WASHINGTON—Los USCCB,

en Chicago. en Organizing Project Organizing

Southwest

Bernardin New Leadership Award” por su notable trabajo con padres inmigrantes a través de de través a inmigrantes padres con trabajo notable su por Award” Leadership New Bernardin

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USCCB WASHINGTON—Stephanie Garza, de 25 años, ha sido elegida ganadora del premio “Cardinal “Cardinal premio del ganadora elegida sido ha años, 25 de Garza, WASHINGTON—Stephanie USCCB

Recibe Premio Nacional por Labor de Ayuda a Inmigrantes a Ayuda de Labor por Nacional Premio Recibe Sobre Uniones Del Mismo Mismo Del Uniones Sobre

Joven Latina de Chicago Chicago de Latina Joven

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noviembre. Fotos por Tami Schneider. Schneider. Tami por Fotos noviembre.

canto y reflexión durante el retiro en Santos José y Pablo en Owensboro el 2 de de 2 el Owensboro en Pablo y José Santos en retiro el durante reflexión y canto

el sur de Indiana vinieron a guiar a los jóvenes en unos momentos de oración, oración, de momentos unos en jóvenes los a guiar a vinieron Indiana de sur el

Diócesis de Little Rock, Arkansas que estudian en Saint Meinrad Seminary en en Seminary Meinrad Saint en estudian que Arkansas Rock, Little de Diócesis

En la foto a la izquierda, Enrique, David, Mauricio y Tony, seminaristas de la la de seminaristas Tony, y Mauricio David, Enrique, izquierda, la a foto la En

organizado ya que tenían actividades para personas de todas las edades. las todas de personas para actividades tenían que ya organizado

durante el Encuentro de Intimidad con Cristo. Realmente estuvo muy bien bien muy estuvo Realmente Cristo. con Intimidad de Encuentro el durante

Arriba, Chris Gutiérrez reúne a todos los niños para que salgan a jugar y convivir convivir y jugar a salgan que para niños los todos a reúne Gutiérrez Chris Arriba,

con Cristo. con

del Encuentro de Intimidad Intimidad de Encuentro del

Rafael Clark como parte parte como Clark Rafael

Concelebró con el P. P. el con Concelebró

y Pablo el 2 de noviembre. noviembre. de 2 el Pablo y

mediodía en Santos José José Santos en mediodía

durante la misa de de misa la durante

homilia a la congregación congregación la a homilia

El Mgr. Scott Friend, da la la da Friend, Scott Mgr. El

muy a su nivel. nivel. su a muy

de la presencia de Cristo en sus vidas. vidas. sus en Cristo de presencia la de una manera muy divertida y y divertida muy manera una

Para todos, el Encuentro era un día para descansar, rezar, escuchar y dialogar dialogar y escuchar rezar, descansar, para día un era Encuentro el todos, Para seminaristas los guiaron de de guiaron los seminaristas

una manera muy dinámica. dinámica. muy manera una participaron en el retiro. Los Los retiro. el en participaron

realidad. América, una joven de Santos José y Pablo, observó que también hablaba de de hablaba también que observó Pablo, y José Santos de joven una América, realidad. Alrededor de 25 jóvenes jóvenes 25 de Alrededor

Dam, comentó que el Padre Friend tenía una manera muy buena de bajar las cosas a la la a cosas las bajar de buena muy manera una tenía Friend Padre el que comentó Dam, oír una plática y compartir. compartir. y plática una oír

La Hermana Luisa Bickett, de la Parroquia del Santo Redentor en Beaver Beaver en Redentor Santo del Parroquia la de Bickett, Luisa Hermana La a la Iglesia para cantar, rezar, rezar, cantar, para Iglesia la a

y otros llevaron a los jóvenes jóvenes los a llevaron otros y

participantes adultos en el salón parroquial durante el retiro. retiro. el durante parroquial salón el en adultos participantes Father Tucker Center a jugar jugar a Center Tucker Father

El Mgr. Scott Friend, de la Diócesis de Little Rock, Arkansas da una plática a los los a plática una da Arkansas Rock, Little de Diócesis la de Friend, Scott Mgr. El

Unos llevaron a los niños al al niños los a llevaron Unos

ayudaron a asesorar el retiro. retiro. el asesorar a ayudaron

de Little Rock, Arkansas, Arkansas, Rock, Little de

Meinrad para la Diócesis Diócesis la para Meinrad

en el Seminario de Saint Saint de Seminario el en

seminaristas que estudian estudian que seminaristas

de todas las edades. Unos Unos edades. las todas de

actividades para personas personas para actividades

bien organizado, ya que hubo hubo que ya organizado, bien

El retiro estuvo muy muy estuvo retiro El

práctico y actual. y práctico

en comunidades hispanas, compartiendo sus reflexiones desde un punto de vista muy muy vista de punto un desde reflexiones sus compartiendo hispanas, comunidades en

de estilo dinámico, pensativo, y profundo. Trajo consigo su experiencia de trabajar trabajar de experiencia su consigo Trajo profundo. y pensativo, dinámico, estilo de

El Monseñor, Scott Friend, de la Diócesis de Little Rock, Arkansas guió el retiro retiro el guió Arkansas Rock, Little de Diócesis la de Friend, Scott Monseñor, El

la comunidad católica hispana y también invitó a los hispanos de toda la diócesis. diócesis. la toda de hispanos los a invitó también y hispana católica comunidad la

Hispano de la Parroquia, Cristóbal Gutiérrez, organizó un retiro para los miembros de de miembros los para retiro un organizó Gutiérrez, Cristóbal Parroquia, la de Hispano

Siendo una iglesia con un Ministerio Hispano vivo y vibrante, el Director de Ministerio Ministerio de Director el vibrante, y vivo Hispano Ministerio un con iglesia una Siendo

El pasado 2 de noviembre era un gran día para la parroquia de Santos José y Pablo. Pablo. y José Santos de parroquia la para día gran un era noviembre de 2 pasado El

Por Tami Schneider Tami Por

Fomenta la Intimidad con Cristo con Intimidad la Fomenta

Retiro en Santos José y Pablo Pablo y José Santos en Retiro

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