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www.archindy.org September 27, 2002 Vol. XXXXI, No. 50 50¢ Richmond Catholic Community dedicates new high school By Jennifer Del Vechio good,” said Brent, a member of St. Mary Archbishop Daniel M. Parish in Richmond. “It’s more challeng- Buechlein blesses the RICHMOND—Walking the halls of ing than a public high school. They push new Seton Catholic Seton Catholic High School is Brent us here and they expect more.” High School in

Ropp’s way of doing something new and The Richmond Catholic Community has Vechio Del Jennifer Photo by Richmond. It is the different. not had a Catholic high school since 1936, first Catholic high It’s been more than 65 years since stu- when St. Andrew High School was closed. school operating in dents walked the halls of a Catholic high On Sept. 18, Archbishop Daniel M. Richmond since school in Richmond. Brent and 16 other Buechlein officially dedicated and blessed 1936. freshmen marked the beginning of a new the new $3 million renovated building on legacy in Catholic education in Richmond Fifth Street that was formerly St. Andrew with the opening of Seton Catholic High High School. School this school year. The new school has 11 classrooms, a “I thought [being part of the first class] library and a computer lab. There are would be interesting, and so far it’s been See SCHOOL, page 2 Situation in Holy Tornadoes batter archdiocese Land is dire, vicar By Jennifer Del Vechio of Jerusalem says

Tornadoes that tore across a 150- Knights and ladies inducted mile stretch of central and southern into Order of Holy Sepulchre

Indiana on Sept. 20, destroying homes Vechio Del Jennifer Photo by and businesses, also caused major damage to property owned by the By Brandon A. Evans Archdiocese of Indianapolis. St. Martin of Tours Parish in Martins- Nine hundred years ago, the knights of ville sustained the most damage when a the first Christian Crusade reclaimed the tornado ripped the roof off the church holy city of and damaged the roof of nearby Sexton Jerusalem from the Hall on the parish campus, said David Muslims that had Hodde, director of management services invaded it. for the archdiocese. Their banners No one at the parish was injured in bearing the red the storm. Jerusalem cross, the “Everyone is taking it pretty well,” knights formed an said Father Mark Gottemoeller, pastor order that was of the parish. “You have to take the designed to protect good with the bad, and the parish has the Holy pulled together.” Sepulchre—the The storm also blew down eight Bishop Giacinto- tomb of Christ— Boulos Marcuzzo trees on the property, demolished the and those pilgrims baseball field and caused major water St. Martin of Tours Church in Martinsville sustained major damage after a tornado tore the roof off who would try to reach it. damage to the inside of the church and on Sept. 20. The roof of nearby Sexton Hall was also damaged. No one was injured at the church. In the modern day, there are still parish hall, said Father Gottemoeller. knights—and ladies—who walk among The cost of the damage has not been other Catholics virtually unknown and hold determined. firm to their task of protecting the Holy About 150 people gathered the next Submitted photo Land and its Christian presence. They are day to help clean up debris on the the members of the Equestrian Order of the grounds, filling about 10 dumpsters, Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. said Dick Holmes, with Meyer Najem To understand the concern of the Construction in Fishers. knights and ladies, one must look to the The parish was having a new roof Holy Land itself. put on part of its church building when It is a time of division and sorrow in the the tornado blew through. Holmes was Holy Land, as Bishop Giacinto-Boulos in the building when the tornado hit. Marcuzzo, vicar of the Latin Patriarch of He hid under a church pew, waiting Jerusalem, well knows. He has been there for it to blow over. for 42 years. A patriarch is, literally, the Parish secretary Nancy Vernon said See KNIGHTS, page 8 the Martinsville community has been generous to the parish. “We had people just coming down the street, who we didn’t even know, asking if we needed help,” Vernon said. St. Jude School in Indianapolis had several trees fall down on their property during the tornado. The inside of the church mainly The school did not sustain any damage nor did nearby Roncalli High School, despite the destruc- See TORNADOES, page 7 tion around the nearby areas. Vatican leaning toward approval of experimental application of U.S. norms on clerical sex abuse VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Vatican the norms to be applied ad formulated by U.S. bishops as an experi- is leaning toward approval of an experi- experimentum—the Latin phrase signify- mental initiative—to be evaluated after a mental application of the U.S. bishops’ ing temporary or provisional use. two-year period. Therefore, the Vatican norms on clerical sex abuse, perhaps after The official, who spoke on condition would respond with a conditional form of some clarifying language is added, a of anonymity, emphasized that a final approval. senior Vatican official said. decision had not yet been made, and the The solution, if adopted, appeared to “This would not be a rejection by the Vatican response had still not been writ- represent a compromise. On one hand, Vatican, nor would it be a formal recogni- ten. U.S. bishops would be allowed to follow tio of the norms,” the official said on But he said the “prevailing sentiment” the norms they overwhelmingly approved Sept. 23. Instead, the Vatican would allow was to recognize that the norms were See NORMS, page 2 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, September 27, 2002

Generation capital and endowment cam- paign and other donations. SCHOOL The school is named in honor of continued from page 1 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native-

17 students in this year’s freshman class, born saint from the United States. The Vechio Del Jennifer Photo by with plans to add a grade each year. There former New York socialite, who was born are also plans for adding two more class- in 1774, was a convert to the Catholic rooms and two science labs next year, faith. She went on to found the Sisters of said Principal Richard Bahan. Charity and is credited with establishing a The school serves the greater system of Catholic schools, orphanages Richmond area and the Richmond and hospitals in the United States. Catholic Community of Holy Family, Bahan said students have sacrificed to St. Andrew and St. Mary parishes. be the first class at the high school. Calling the high school an “extraordi- “It’s a tough decision to choose a small nary gift,” the archbishop said the school and unknown school over a high school will provide students with a Catholic edu- that has all the activities,” Bahan said. cation that will develop their faith and “But the kids have been so upbeat and so bless them for the rest of their lives. excited that it has warmed my heart.” “Christ has a plan for how each and A typical day at Seton Catholic every one of us is his arms in the world includes physical education, biology, so that we can make a difference in the world history, literature, Spanish and world,” the archbishop said. either algebra I or geometry and religion Illustrating his point, Archbishop classes taught by Father Joseph Feltz, Buechlein told the story of a small town associate pastor of the Richmond Catholic in Germany whose parish church was Community parishes. damaged in a war. Jesus’ arms were torn Students said they like the small off the church’s crucifix and the parish- atmosphere of their new school. ioners decided to keep the crucifix that “They care more,” said freshman way with the words: “You are Christ’s Jennifer Sugas of Richmond. arms” written beneath it. Freshman Jacob Cox of Richmond said “It’s not easy being the arms of Christ. everyone knows each other and he likes How do we do it?” the archbishop asked having classes that are more one-on-one the students, teachers and other Richmond with the teacher. Catholic Community members who While students said they want to see attended the Mass and dedication service. sports teams and clubs formed soon, they “We do what Jesus would do,” the also don’t mind doing without for a while archbishop said. “Over and over again, because they like the safe environment we hear Jesus went away to a private and being able to trust everyone, they place to pray. Never forget you need to be said. close to Jesus if we are to be his arms. We “People know who you are here,” said need to pray and develop a habit of Megan Ziemer, an eighth-grader who prayer, and that is one of the gifts Seton attends St. Mary Parish and hopes to Catholic will give you.” attend the high school. “They are able to The new Catholic high school is the pay more attention to you here and it first to be built in the archdiocese in helps. It’s not like you are just friends. 40 years. It was funded by the archdioce- It’s more like family because they know Members of the first freshman class of Seton Catholic High School in Richmond use the school’s san Legacy of Hope from Generation to you for awhile.” † computer lab. The school, named after St Elizabeth Ann Seton, will add a grade each year.

The delicate internal discussion on the wording changes before even conditional are, in theory, consultative. But Vatican NORMS norms, involving five Vatican agencies, approval is granted. officials are bothered by some language continued from page 1 was still continuing in late September. A In interviews in mid- and late that seems to suggest the bishops would draft of the final response was expected to September, informed Vatican sources said be held accountable to these boards; they in Dallas last June. On the other, the be reviewed by Pope John Paul II in early they considered the norms as well-inten- see that as an unacceptable infringement Vatican would not be officially recogniz- October, Vatican sources said. tioned but “imperfect.” on the bishop’s authority, or alternatively ing the norms as a “particular law.” Sometime before the middle of They said the main problems with the as an unacceptable delegation of his Many Church legal experts at the October, the response—probably in the norms as drafted were the unspecified responsibility. Vatican and elsewhere have voiced criti- form of a letter—was expected to go out time range for prosecuting such crimes, On a more practical level, Vatican cism of the norms, saying they would not to the president of the U.S. Conference of the unusual role of diocesan and officials are upset at the recent statements allow priests to effectively defend them- Catholic Bishops, Bishop Wilton D. national review boards, and ambiguity of Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating, chair- selves from accusations. Among other Gregory of Belleville, Ill., the sources over the definition of some key terms— man of the bishops’ National Review things, the norms call for removing a said. such as “credible allegation” of sexual Board on sexual abuse. Among other priest from his Church ministry when a The senior Vatican official said it was abuse. things, Keating has pressured bishops to “credible accusation” of sex abuse against possible that the Vatican might indicate On the other hand, some officials said, immediately implement the bishops’ sex a minor is received. some norms that need further study or the Vatican appreciated that U.S. bishops abuse policies and said he will release had to act quickly and forcefully to con- the names of those who do not. front the scandal of clerical sex abuse and In late July, Keating said that Official Appointments rebuild the trust of the faithful. They said Catholics who find their bishop in fla- the Vatican did not want its response to grant violation of the new sex abuse Effective immediately Rev. W. Joseph Brown, currently in resi- appear as a “quashing” of the bishops’ pas- policies should show their displeasure Rev. Micheal H. Kelley, pastor of dence and assisting at St. Lawrence toral initiative or as a break with U.S. by withholding contributions and going St. John the Baptist Parish, Starlight, has Parish, Indianapolis, appointed associate Church leaders over the sex abuse scandal. to Mass in another diocese. resigned his pastorate and remains on a pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help The issue was being handled in concert One Vatican official called Keating’s leave of absence. Parish, New Albany, and St. John the by Vatican agencies dealing with bishops, statements “ridiculous” and another said Baptist Parish, Starlight, with residence at doctrine, the sacraments, clergy and his appointment to head the review board Effective Oct. 16, 2002 Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Church law. In late June, the agencies was a “huge, huge, huge mistake.” Rev. Paul D. Etienne appointed pastor of began requesting written input on the • The norms make “credible allegation” St. John the Baptist Parish, Starlight, These appointments are from the office of the norms from a wide circle of experts. the standard for relieving a priest of his while continuing as pastor of Our Lady of Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Those interviewed by Catholic News ministry pending an investigation, but Perpetual Help Parish, New Albany. Archbishop of Indianapolis. Service spoke on condition of confiden- do not say who determines what is tiality, reflecting Vatican sensitivity on an “credible.” issue that has caused the Church great In the eyes of some experts, this pro- The Criterion (ISSN 0574- pain and damage. vision, combined with language in the 4350) is published weekly They identified several areas where, in bishops’ “Charter for the Protection of except the last week of their view, the norms as written were Children and Young People,” implies December and the first TheCriterion 9/27/02 incompatible with “universal law” or that before a return to ministry an week of January. raised questions that need clarification: accused priest would have to prove the Moving? 1400 N. Meridian St. • The norms provide for a priest’s perma- “credible allegation” was unfounded. 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By Mary Ann Wyand undone. Time may not heal the hurt. The Father James Bonke, only real solution is forgiveness. defender of the bond for “To Bring Good News to Bind Up the “This is not to ignore the real pain the Metropolitan Tribunal, Brokenhearted” was the theme of a experienced in some human relation- emphasizes the importance Mass for separated and divorced ships, a pain that cannot be easily for- Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann of forgiveness during a Catholics and their families on Sept. 15 gotten or excused,” he said. “This feel- Mass for separated and in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of SS. ing is intensified when the suffering and divorced Catholics on Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. hurt come at the hands of someone we Sept. 15 in the Blessed The Mass was held in conjunction love, as in a marriage.” Sacrament Chapel of with the World Day of Prayer sponsored Citing his ministry with the tribunal, SS. Peter and Paul by the North American Conference for Father Bonke said, “We find this so Cathedral in Indianapolis. Separated and Divorced Catholics. clearly evident when a spouse feels The liturgy was held in con- Father James Bonke, defender of the hopeless in the marriage, often leading junction with the World Day bond for the archdiocesan Metropolitan to separation and divorce. This can be an of Prayer sponsored by the Tribunal, was the celebrant. extremely difficult pain to endure, and North American Conference As a member of the tribunal staff, one which understandably takes a long for Separated and Divorced Father Bonke said he understands the time to heal. But it is important that that Catholics. importance of ministry for separated and healing takes place, a process which divorced Catholics. must inevitably lead to forgiveness from “The command to love God above all the heart and a new beginning.” things is found in the Book of Deuter- In the Lord’s Prayer, he said, “we onomy,” Father Bonke said in his pray for a number of things—the com- homily, but “Jesus puts it on an equal ing of God’s kingdom, receiving our level with love of neighbor and central daily bread, forgiveness of sins and to his teaching. deliverance from evil. Only one of those “The same is true of the virtue of for- petitions has a condition attached— giveness,” he said. “Jesus was not the ‘Forgive us our sins as we forgive those first to link divine forgiveness with who have sinned against us.’ The mes- human forgiveness. He, though, made it sage of Jesus is clear. We cannot be a major theme of his teaching, along right with God unless our relationships with love, a constitutive element of the with others are as right as we can make Gospel. them. … Love as you have been loved. “Forgiveness does not come easy,” Forgive as you have been forgiven. Thus Father Bonke said. “It is hard to admit is the Gospel summarized, and such were sponsored by the archdiocesan The mother of two teen-age children said our mistakes, errors in words or in must be the guideline for our lives as Office for Youth and Family Ministries she has been divorced for two years. deeds. Yet, each of us at times is guilty Christians.” and the Lafayette Diocese’s Family Life “I wish every day that they had a nor- and in debt. A harsh word can never be The Mass and a reception at the Pastoral Office for Formation. Members mal family life in a two-parent home,” unspoken. An unkind deed can never be Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center of the St. Pius X Parish Support Group she said. “I think it’s important to take for Separated and Divorced Catholics advantage of anything the Catholic were hosts for the event. Church has to offer [to separated and An Indianapolis-area woman, who divorced Catholics]. There’s a singles Respect Life Sunday declined to give her name, said the Mass group in my parish, but not one in my was “very comforting” and it was “nice age group, and I don’t feel like they to get to know other people that are in address the needs of someone who is events are Oct. 6 the same situation I am.” older and divorced.” † By Mary Ann Wyand to the cause of life. After the Mass, Catholics will join pro- Respect Life Sunday events throughout life supporters from other faith traditions the nation on Oct. 6 will mark the 30th at 2:30 p.m. along North Meridian Street anniversary of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life to form the Central Indiana Life Chain program. and pray for an end to abortion. “Celebrating Life—1972-2002” is the Life Chains also are scheduled on theme for the 30th annual Respect Life Oct. 6 in a number of other cities Sunday observance. throughout the state. The archdiocesan observance of Respect Following the one-hour prayer vigil in Life Sunday begins with Mass at 1 p.m. at Indianapolis, participants may visit the SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indiana- Assembly Hall of the Archbishop polis. Father Richard Ginther, pastor of O’Meara Catholic Center to view exhibits Now Open Cathedral Parish, will be the celebrant. at a Life Fair sponsored by the archdioce- Visit Richard Scarry’s At the conclusion of the liturgy, Msgr. san Office of Pro-Life Activities. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general of the Christian musician Tony Avellana of BUSYTOWN as your archdiocese, will present the Archbishop Carmel, Ind., is the keynote speaker for a favorite storybook characters Edward T. O’Meara Pro-Life Award and pro-life youth rally at 3:30 p.m. in the come to life. Explore how the Our Lady of Guadalupe Pro-Life Assembly Hall. The youth rally also is Youth Award to two central Indiana sponsored by the archdiocesan pro-life common gadgets and Catholics for their distinguished service office. † tools work in this hands-on exhibit. Father Daniel Hopcus appointed chaplain for Sisters of Providence

Father Daniel Hopcus, a native of Los diocesan Marriage Tribunal. Angeles, is the His other appointments in the diocese new chaplain for included serving on a communications the Sisters of committee between women religious and Providence of priests, and ministering as chaplain for a Saint Mary-of-the- police department. Woods. Father Hopcus graduated from Our He replaces Lady Queen of Angels Seminary in San Father J. Lawrence Fernando Valley, Calif., and St. John Richardt, who has Major Seminary in Camarillo, Calif. a new assignment His duties at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as part-time direc- include presiding at liturgical celebra- tor of the arch- tions, working with the health-care pro- Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m diocesan Ministry to Priests. gram, serving as spiritual director and 3000 N. Meridian St. • Indianapolis (317) 334-3322 or (800) 208-KIDS Father Hopcus was ordained in 1964 making hospital visits. www.ChildrensMuseum.org for the Diocese of Orange in California. The Sisters of Providence, a congrega- He spent 38 years in ministry there, serv- tion of more than 530 women religious, ing in seven parishes and as pastor in two have their motherhouse at Saint Mary-of- parishes. the-Woods northwest of Terre Haute. He served on the diocese’s Priests’ Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin founded Council for five years and as president of the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary- the council for two years. of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Official Partners of Father Hopcus also served almost Providence minister in 20 states, the The Children’s Museum 15 years on the diocesan Personnel Board District of Columbia, Taiwan, China and and almost 20 years on the staff of the the Philippines. † Page 4 The Criterion Friday, September 27, 2002

Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler TheCriterion 1915 - 1994 Criterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Faith, science Editorial and Natural Family Abortion and breast cancer Planning First in a series s there a link between abortion and cancerous tumor. breast cancer? Some of the studies have shown that ast June, I was invited to give the rightly view science as the road and I Not being scientists, we don’t the women who are most at risk are teen- keynote speech for a national means to progress for the human fam- know the answer to that question. At age girls with a family history of breast symposium sponsored by the ily. Many members of contemporary first, the idea that there could be a link cancer who have gotten abortions, per- LSchool of Nursing at Marquette society would subscribe to the princi- seems ridiculous. Nevertheless, there are haps because their breast development University titled “Integrating Faith and ple that whatever scientific progress is a lot of intelligent scientists out there wasn’t complete before their pregnancy. Science through Natural Family possible should be pursued. If scien- who are convinced that there is a link. Miscarriage apparently doesn’t Planning.” Our Pro-Life Office has tific technology fosters convenience What we’re concerned about, though, increase the risk of breast cancer suggested that I use my column to and pleasure and financial profit, by is that there are also a lot of people— because it usually happens when estro- share some of the thoughts I presented that very fact some would maintain mainly pro-choice women’s groups— gen levels are abnormally low. on the topic as we approach October’s that it is a good to be pursued. who are determined to prevent people None of these studies is conclusive Respect Life theme. For some, morality or ethical con- from learning about a possible link. It has about a link between abortion and breast I don’t recall ever writing on the sideration of scientific advances is of become politically incorrect to even men- cancer. Our concern, though, is that subject of integrating faith and science secondary concern at best. For some, tion anything that would make women knowledge about this possible link is as it relates to Natural Family scientific progress is the only road to lean away from choosing abortion. being kept from women who are consid- Planning, so I will do so over the next progress and the well-being of human The evidence that there might be a ering an abortion. Even organizations couple of weeks. society. link between abortion and breast cancer that emphasize the importance of regular I am sure the theme of the sympo- As a religious leader of faith and as comes from studies funded, at least in examinations to detect cancer seem sium sounds surprising to the ordinary a pastor, I submit that we are address- part, by the National Cancer Institute. So antagonistic toward anyone who men- person in the street. For historical rea- ing a complex topic that is considered far there have been 37 studies on a possi- tions the possible link with abortion. ble link and 28 of those studies show that There is, though, at least one organi- sons, some would be uncomfortable controversial and unpopular because abortion could indeed be a factor in zation that’s trying to get the word out. with the very idea of trying to integrate many people “do not know what they breast cancer. The studies have been con- It’s the Coalition on Abortion/Breast faith and science. Indeed, some would do not know.” And in our current cul- ducted in the United States, England, Cancer. It insists that abortion has con- certainly be uncomfortable with the ture, it is difficult to get a hearing on Israel, France, Japan, Brazil, Finland, tributed to the climb in breast cancer, notion of Natural Family Planning, and this theme in order to bring more light Italy and even China. which today is the most common cancer they would be extremely uncomfort- to the value both of the relationship of This doesn’t mean that every woman among women, other than skin cancer, able at the mere suggestion that faith and science and of Natural who has an abortion is going to get and second only to lung cancer in cancer Natural Family Planning could be a Family Planning itself. breast cancer. It does mean, though, deaths. point of integrating faith and science. Yet, Natural Family Planning is a according to cancer researchers at the Abortion has, unfortunately, long Perhaps I should say from the outset hidden treasure for married couples. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research been a political issue because abortion that this discomfort is symptomatic of I think we would agree that many Institute in Seattle, that for “women who advocates have successfully made it a the present culture. The very expres- are not interested in relating science had been pregnant at least once, the freedom issue instead of a life issue. sion of a theme of looking to Natural and ecclesial faith because the concept breast cancer rate in those who had expe- They emphasize the freedom to choose Family Planning as a matter of inte- conjures up the specter of associating rienced an induced abortion was 50 per- whether or not to have an abortion to grating faith and science is counter- faith and science with memories such cent higher than among other women.” camouflage the fact that abortion cultural. as the debacle concerning the Galileo What possible connection could there involves the taking of human life. I will address the topic as follows: controversy in the Middle Ages. The be between abortion and breast cancer? But “pro-choice” women should want 1) I will sketch the current societal and topic is further complicated in some The best explanation we’ve seen was in to have as much information as possible ecclesial milieu in which our theme is circles by a misunderstanding of the the September issue of Crisis magazine. when making their choice. If there’s a viewed with discomfort, if indeed it is Catholic Church’s doctrine on infalli- Dr. Angela Lanfranchi, a New Jersey possible link between abortion and not simply ignored. 2) I will set out the bility. breast surgeon, points to two factors: breast cancer (and there is), they should Church’s vision of the relationship of In our current culture, artificial con- estrogen and lobules. Estrogen is the hor- know about it. Pro-abortion advocates faith and science. 3) I will present the traception as a means of family plan- mone that grows breast tissue and shouldn’t be so intent on preserving the increases 2,000 percent when a woman right to an abortion that they put the Church’s position on Natural Family ning is simply a given for most mar- becomes pregnant. Lobules are the cells health of women in jeopardy. Planning in the context of our faith. ried and unmarried people. Our in breast tissue that grow in puberty, Serrin Foster, president of Feminists 4) I will present our ecclesial view of Catholic population seems to mirror mature in pregnancy and produce milk for Life, is quoted in that Crisis maga- the intersecting relationship of Natural the culture. after childbirth. zine article as saying, “Women Family Planning and science. The institution of marriage has been Normally, the estrogen grows the shouldn’t be put at risk simply because The primary sources for much of losing ground to cohabitation prior to lobules during the pregnancy so they it’s not politically correct to say any- what I say are the documents of the marriage and cohabitation instead of become full-fledged cells during the thing bad about abortion. Whether you Second Vatican Council on “The marriage. This phenomenon and the third trimester of pregnancy. But if the support abortion or not, you have to Church in the Modern World” movement to accept same-sex unions lobules’ development is interrupted take the politics out. Even those (Gaudium et Spes) and the Catechism as marriages in our culture are telling while estrogen levels are high, then women who believe that women of the Catholic Church. indicators of a diminishment of the the extra estrogen may cause mutated should have the right to an abortion First, the contemporary milieu. In a traditional value of marriage and fam- cells to grow and multiply into a should ’fess up and speak for women.” largely secular view of human life and ily life. Natural Family Planning in culture, faith is considered something this context is viewed as virtually — John F. Fink very individual and largely self-serv- irrelevant and unwelcome. ing. Religious faith is viewed as passé It is also simply a fact that many by some or perhaps something needed people, clergy and lay people alike, do by the less sophisticated or less edu- not know that Natural Family Planning cated members of our society. Some is the umbrella term for several nat- embrace the Marxist view that religion ural, modern, scientific and effective TheCriterion is “the opiate” of the people. At best, methods of family planning. faith belongs in a different world and Next week, before writing about Published weekly except the last week of December and the first week of January. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Letters to the Editor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Take action now against alone did not defeat the Taliban in Afghanistan, but the people of that coun- Saddam Hussein try fought to overthrow an unjust and brutal government. Recent articles and editorials tell us For the sake of the people of Iraq, we Fe, ciencia y that any military action against Iraq must take action now. We will be seen to would be ill-timed and unjust. It appears most as liberators, not oppressors. It has that many have forgotten what Saddam been over a decade since the Gulf War, Hussein is about. planificación familiar natural He has clearly shown that he is a and Saddam has constantly defied all the brutal dictator, who uses murder and United Nation’s resolutions. He has now torture to maintain his power. He blatantly declared that he will not abide oppresses his own people, has used by any such future resolutions. l pasado mes de junio fui al principio de que no importa lo que poison gas on them, and had tried to kill Can we afford to wait to take action? invitado a dar un discurso clave sea posible, los avances científicos off or expell the Kurdish people in the We know from one nuclear engineer, en un simposio nacional debían seguirse. Si la tecnología north and the minority Shiite sect in the who escaped from Iraq with his family Epatrocinado por la Escuela de científica fomenta la comodidad, el south. Our country continues to occupy at much peril to their own lives, that the Enfermería en la Universidad placer y la ganancia financiera, según much of Iraq to protect these people only thing Saddam lacks is fissionable Marquette. ese mismo hecho, algunos dirían que from this madman. No me recuerdo nunca de haber es un bien a ser seguido. material. Should we wait until he has Saddam invaded Kuwait, murdering this? Does anyone really believe that he escrito acerca del tema de integrar la Para algunas personas, a lo más la many, and has lobbed missiles at inno- won’t use it? fe y la ciencia en lo que se refiere a la consideración de la moralidad o las cent civilians in Israel. Saddam clearly Are we going to take pre-emptive planificación natural de la familia y éticas de los avances científicos es una has no right to control a nation or its así que voy a hacerlo en las próximas preocupación secundaria. Para people, and deserves to be tried as a action, or is it necessary to wait until semanas. algunos, los avances científicos son el criminal the same as Slobodan something worse than 9/11 happens? Estoy seguro que el tema del único camino al desarrollo y bienestar Milosevic. The right course is to take action simposio parece sorprendente a las de la sociedad humana. Just as in Afghanistan, if we take now. personas ordinarias. Por motivos Como líder religioso de fe y pastor, action in Iraq, it will not be to conquer a históricos, algunos se sentirían sugiero que estamos tratando un tema country, but to liberate its people. We Felix Gorney, Fishers, Ind. inquietos con la misma idea de complejo que se considera polémico y intentar integrar la fe y la ciencia. poco popular ya que mucha gente “no Desde luego que algunos se sentirían sabe lo que no sabe”. En nuestra Research for the Church/James D. Davidson inquietos con la noción de la cultura actual, es difícil conseguir una planificación natural de la familia, y audiencia para este tema a fin de Lay ministers have lots of se sentirían extremadamente inquietos arrojar más luz sobre el valor de tanta con la sola sugerencia de que la la relación de la fe y la ciencia como planificación natural de la familia la planificación natural de la familia. experience, dedication and faith puede ser un punto de integrar tanta la No obstante, la planificación Research indicates a rapid increase in experience in Church work and are fe como la ciencia. natural de la familia es un tesoro the number of laypeople assuming lead- deeply committed to a variety of min- Desde el principio probablemente escondido para las parejas casadas. ership roles in the istries. Thirty-two percent have worked yo debería decir que esta inquietud es Creo que estaríamos de acuerdo Church. In 1992, in the Church for more than 21 years and sintomática de la cultura actual. que muchas personas no están Msgr. Philip Murnion another 30 percent have 11 to 20 years Simplemente mencionando el tema de interesadas en relacionar la ciencia y reported that 21,569 of experience. recurrir a la planificación natural de la la fe eclesial porque el concepto evoca people were working Half are full-time paid staff people, familia como cuestión de integrar la fe el espectro de asociar la fe y la ciencia at least 20 hours per 21 percent work part-time and 29 per- y la ciencia va en contra de la cultura. con memorias tales como el fracaso week in parish min- cent are volunteers. Fifty-three percent Trataré el tema así: ) Explicaré el concerniente a la controversia de istries. By 1999, spend 30 or more hours a week on their actual ambiente societario y eclesial Galileo en la Edad Media. El tema se Murnion and David ministries and an additional 14 percent en el cual se observa nuestro tema con complica más en ciertos medios por DeLambo reported work between 11 and 29 hours a week. inquietud, si uno simplemente no hace equivocación de la doctrina de la that the number of lay ministers had A majority of lay ministers are caso. 2) Expondré la visión de la Iglesia católica sobre la infalibilidad. risen to 29,146 (a 35 percent increase). involved in religious education, music Iglesia sobre la relación entre la fe y En nuestra cultura actual, la Who are these lay ministers? What ministries, school administration and la ciencia. 3) Daré la postura de la contracepción artificial como medio types of laypeople are stepping into youth ministry. Others are pastoral asso- Iglesia sobre la planificación natural de planificación de la familia es leadership roles in the Church? Several ciates, leaders in the Rite of Christian de la familia en el contexto de nuestra simplemente un acto regular para la colleagues and I explored these ques- Initiation of Adults, diocesan office staff fe. 4) Presentaré nuestra opinión mayoría de personas casadas y no tions in a recent study of lay ministers in people, business managers and family eclesial de la relación opuesta de la casadas. Parece que nuestra población the Archdioceses of Indianapolis and planificación natural de la familia y la católica imita la cultura. life coordinators. Louisville, Ky., the Dioceses of People in these positions also are ciencia. La institución del matrimonio ha Lafayette and Evansville in Indiana, and Las fuentes principales de mucho ido perdiendo terreno ante la quite spiritual. Ninety-four percent say the Diocese of Owensboro, Ky. their current ministry strengthens their de lo que digo son los documentos del convivencia antes del matrimonio y la The social profile of lay ministers in Concilio Vaticano II sobre “La Iglesia convivencia en lugar del matrimonio. spirituality. Seventy-nine percent say the these five dioceses is very similar to pro- parish where they work nurtures their en el mundo moderno” (Gaudium et Este fenómeno y el movimiento para files Msgr. Murnion and other Spes) y el Catecismo de la Iglesia aceptar como matrimonio las uniones spiritual life. Seventy percent see their researchers have reported. For example, work in the Church as a calling (not sim- Católica. entre personas del mismo sexo en the typical lay minister in these dioceses ply as a job or a career). Twenty-two Primero, el ambiente nuestra cultura, son claros indicadores and elsewhere is a 50 year-old, college percent spend more than 10 hours a contemporáneo. En gran parte la de la disminución de los valores educated, married white woman. week in worship and prayer. Another 45 opinión secular de la vida y cultura tradicionales del matrimonio y de la According to our findings, lay minis- percent devote five to nine hours a week humana considera la fe como algo vida familiar. Dentro de este contexto ters bring lots of experience, dedication to such activities. On average, lay minis- muy particular y principalmente la planificación natural de la familia and faith to their work in the Church. egoísta. Algunos consideran la fe se ve virtualmente irrelevante y no The vast majority of lay ministers have ters set aside about eight hours a week religiosa como algo del pasado o bienvenido. very Catholic and very religious back- for spiritual practices. posiblemente algo que les falta a los Y si bien es un hecho simple que grounds. Certainly, clergy and lay leaders face miembros menos sofisticados o menos muchas personas, clero y personal Eighty-three percent grew up many challenges as lay ministry emerges educados de nuestra sociedad. laicas por igual, no saben que la Catholic, 77 percent attended Mass regu- in the Church. Given the fact that Algunos se adhieren a la opinión planificación familiar es el término larly as children and nearly half were Hispanics, African-Americans, Asians marxista que la religión es el opio de paraguas para algunos efectivos actively involved in Church activities and Native Americans are under-repre- los pueblos. A lo más, la fe debe estar métodos de planificación familias, during their youth. Eighty-five percent sented relative to the numbers in the en un mundo diferente y por lo tanto, naturales, modernos y científicos. attended Catholic grade schools, three- Church as a whole, one challenge is to es mejor dejarla sin relación con la La semana que viene hablaremos quarters went to Catholic high schools, attract young people of both sexes and ciencia. Según esta opinión, la religión sobre la planificación familiar natural and 59 percent were students at Catholic all racial and ethnic backgrounds to lay se considera un posible obstáculo al según el punto de vista de nuestra colleges and universities. ministry. desarrollo humano. iglesia, espero resaltar algunos They also have active lifestyles that At the same time, however, leaders Desde otro punto de vista, las pensamientos sobre la relación entre include many family, community and ought to be impressed with the qualifica- personas consideran la ciencia la fe y la ciencia como una forma de personal commitments. Seventy-eight tions and Catholicity of the people who correctamente como el camino y el establecer las bases. † percent are married. Fifty-one percent are moving into positions of leadership medio hacia el progreso para la have school-age children. Sixty percent in our parishes and dioceses. They are familia humana. Muchos miembros de Traducido por: Language Training spend 20 or more hours a week on well grounded in their communities, la sociedad contemporánea se adhieren Center, Indianapolis family responsibilities. Forty-three highly committed to their work in the percent are the primary wage earner in Church, and deeply involved in their their families. Thirty-five percent spend faith. La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en septiembre 20 or more hours a week working at another job. Twenty-seven percent (James D. Davidson is professor of soci- Maestros/Directores de Educación Religiosa: ¡que ellos puedan contar con devote five or more hours a week to ology at Purdue University in West la fuerza y dirección del Espíritu Santo cuando pasen la fe Católica a los community activities. Twelve percent Lafayette, Ind. His most recent book is jóvenes y les den ánimo a ellos a considerar las vocaciones al sacerdocio y la spend five or more hours pursuing their American Catholics: Gender, Generation, vida religiosa! own educations. and Commitment, published by Alta Mira Lay ministers have many years of Books in 2001). † Page 6 The Criterion Friday, September 27, 2002

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Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 5333 E. and New Testaments, and will highlight Council (1962-65)” will be presented at located near the motherhouse of the Washington St., in Indianapolis, is having two little known aspects of prayer: “bold- 7 p.m. on Oct. 2 in the Saint Thomas Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis its parish festival on Sept. 27-29. It will be ness” and “calling God to task.” The cost is More Parish Social Hall, 1200 N. of Oldenburg, during “Survival: held from 5 p.m. to midnight on Sept. 27, $135 per person or $255 per married cou- Indiana St., in Mooresville, and repeated Reconnecting with the Land” from 3 p.m. to midnight on Sept. 28 and 11 a.m. ple. The second retreat, “From the Silence at 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Holy Cross 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 28. There will to 4 p.m. on Sept. 29. There will be carni- of the Heart,” will be held from Nov. 8-10. Central School Atrium, 125 N. Oriental be walking tours of the farm, both guided val rides, children’s games, a silent auction, It will be led by Father James Farrell, pas- St., in Indianapolis. This sampler pro- and self-guided, as well as horse-drawn home-style meals, food booths and enter- tor of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, gram, which costs $10, introduces the wagon rides, tractor hayrides, music and tainment. For more information, call 317- and will focus on silence and contempla- programs that will follow in October and gourmet catering with farm produce. 356-7291. tion. The cost is $150 per person or $275 November. A two-session workshop on Meals will be served from 4 p.m. to per married couple. For more information, “The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy 6:30 pm. in the Oldenburg Academy din- St. Mary Parish, 317 New Jersey St., in call the retreat house at 317-545-7681. (Sacrosanctum Concilium)” of Vatican II ing room. The cost is $25 per adult and Indianapolis, is having its annual Inter- will be offered from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on $10 each for children under 10. For more national Festival from noon to 10 p.m. on The “Be Not Afraid Holy Hour” is Oct. 15 and Oct. 22 at Roncalli High information, call 812-933-0661. † Sept. 28. There will be music, games and held for nine weeks every Sunday night School, 3300 Prague Road, in Indian- international foods. For more information, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Luke Parish, apolis. The cost is $30 per person, less call 317-637-3983. 7575 Holliday Dr. E., in Indianapolis. Each for seniors. A two-session workshop on U.S. Conference of hour features a video about a teaching of “The Dogmatic Constitution on the The Knights of Columbus at Our Lady the faith, answers from the Catechism of Church (Lumen Gentium)” of Vatican II Catholic Bishops’ of Mount Carmel Parish, 14598 Oak Ridge the Catholic Church, a pictorial rosary and will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to noon Road, in Carmel, in the Lafayette Diocese, comments from Pope John Paul II and the on Nov. 16 and Nov. 23 at Our Lady of Office for Film are hosting an Old-Fashioned Picnic start- late Mother Teresa. For more information, Mount Carmel Parish, 14598 Oak Ridge ing at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 28. There will be call the parish at 317-259-4373. Road, in Carmel, in the Lafayette and Broadcasting barbecue chicken and pork served with “all Diocese. The cost is $35 per person, less the fixings.” The cost for the dinner is $8 at Women interested in religious life are for seniors. The presenter for all the movie ratings the door ($6 before the picnic) for adults invited to attend a vocation discernment workshops is Benedictine Father and $5 for children. For more information, retreat with the Ursuline Sisters on Matthias Neuman. For more informa- Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (Warner Bros.) call the parish at 317-846-3475. Nov. 1-3. The retreat is for women ages tion, call the Indianapolis Office of the Rated O (Morally Offensive) because 20-40 and will be held on the Ursuline Saint Meinrad School of Theology at of excessive violence and brief rough The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is Campus, 3105 Lexington Road, in 317-955-6451. language. having its Blanket Sunday on Sept. 29. Louisville, Ky., in the Archdiocese of Rated R (Restricted) by the Motion Catholics in many parishes are encouraged Louisville. The weekend will include infor- Saint Meinrad Archabbey will host pil- Picture Association of America (MPAA). to bring items for needy families to church mation on vows, community, the Ursuline grimages to honor the Blessed Mother at on the weekend of Sept. 28-29. The society way of life, ministry and opportunities for the Monte Cassino Shrine, located one The Banger Sisters (Fox Searchlight) needs blankets, bedspreads, sheets (twin, prayer, reflection and conversation. There is mile east of the archabbey on State Rated A-IV (Adults, with Reser- full and queen), pillows, pillowcases, tow- no charge. Meals and lodging are provided. Highway 62 in St. Meinrad, on four vations) because of some sexual els and washcloths. All sizes are needed. The deadline for registration is Oct. 21. For Sundays in October. The pilgrimages begin encounters and several sexual refer- Items should be placed in a grocery bag more information, call Ursuline Sister at 2 p.m. with an opening hymn and a ences, fleeting frontal nudity, a benign that is clearly marked with the contents Merry Marcotte at 502-896-3948 or e-mail short sermon, followed by a rosary and depiction of promiscuity, brief drug (items and sizes). For more information, [email protected] or log on to procession. The one-hour service ends with content and some rough language and call your parish. www.ursulineslou.org. the Litany of the Blessed Virgin and a profanity. hymn. Each week has a topic. Benedictine Rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA. Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Workshops honoring the 40th Father Jeremy King will present “Mary, in Indianapolis, is offering two retreats this anniversary of the convening of the Model of Compassion” on Oct. 6. Bene- The Four Feathers (Paramount) fall. The first, “Biblical Experiences of Second Vatican Council will be offered dictine Father Barnabas Gillespie will pre- Rated A-III (Adults) because of Prayer,” will be held from Oct. 18-20 and by Saint Meinrad School of Theology’s sent “Mary, Ever Gracious Mother” on fierce, action-style battle sequences. led by Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell “Exploring Our Catholic Faith” Work- Oct. 13. Benedictine Brother Micah Kin- Rated PG-13 (Parents are Strongly of Saint Meinrad. The retreat will look at a shops in Indianapolis this fall. “The drat will present “Mary, Quiet Openness” Cautioned) by the MPAA. selection of prayer passages from the Old Origin and Vision of the Second Vatican on Oct. 20. Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell will present “Mary, Model for Our Spirited Away (Disney) Humanity” on Oct. 27. For more informa- Rated A-II (Adults and Adolescents) tion, call Mary Jeanne Schumacher during because of some frightening images. Beech Grove Benedictines business hours at 812-357-6501. Rated PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) by the MPAA. † welcome new postulant Celebrate fall at Michaela Farm, The Sisters of St. Benedict of Our National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove women’s three-point shooting champion. Show about Catholic family wins recently accepted She then received a bachelor’s degree the newest member in nursing from West Liberty State of their community, College in West Liberty, W.Va., where she top ratings for Nickelodeon Postulant Suzanne was named the outstanding nurse gradu- HOLLYWOOD (CNS)—Is it coinci- the network’s been incredibly supportive,” Marie Dailer. ate. She also received the Spirit of dence that the Nickelodeon cable chan- he said, “but I should say that a couple of Dailer is from Nursing Award from the U.S. Army nel’s top-rated live-action show features a people said, ‘Well, why do you want to Wheeling, W.Va., Nurses. Catholic family? Probably, but it also show them being Catholic?’ ” and is the daughter Dailer will spend the next year work- demonstrates that showing Catholicism Valdez said he replied that “they’re of Tom and Peggy ing in the monastery, attending classes on the small screen doesn’t scare away Latino, so it’s against the law, I think, not Dailer. She is the and integrating herself into the monastic viewers. to be Catholic. They’re Catholic, and youngest of four lifestyle. “The Brothers Garcia,” shown at they’re Democrat, and that’s the way it is. children. The postulancy is the first step in the 8-8:30 p.m. Eastern time Sundays on You have to get used to that. She received a bachelor’s degree in process of religious formation, and is a Nickelodeon’s “Teen Nick” programming “We went back and forth, and it was physical education from St. Bonaventure period of time that allows the interested block, tells stories from the point of view real interesting,” Valdez told CNS. University in St. Bonaventure, N.Y., candidate to come to know the commu- of the youngest of the three boys, who is He said that Herb Scannell, who is where she was a member of the women’s nity better as well as a time for the com- 13 years old. He’s not only got brothers president of Nickelodeon and himself a basketball team. In 1995, she was the munity to come to know the candidate. † ages 14 and 15, but a twin sister to deal Catholic, “basically came down and said, with, plus a mother and father. The ‘This family’s Catholic, that’s the way it biggest name in the cast is John is, and you’re gong to see episodes with Leguizamo, who is not seen on-screen, them being Catholics.’ ” St. Elizabeth Ann Seton but does voice-over narration. Episodes have shown the Garcia fam- A “Brothers Garcia” movie was filmed ily’s Catholicism in different ways. earlier this year on location in Mexico. “We did a very touching episode Hospital will serve needs Originally conceived as a made-for-TV about Lent and the act of selflessness movie, Nickelodeon planned to conduct and being able to sacrifice. So it was of acute care patients tests this autumn to assess its viability as a really cool to see a different angle,” theatrical feature, according to Jeff Valdez, Valdez said. “Catholics have taken a A blessing ceremony and open house and Central Indiana Health Systems. who created the series and serves as execu- pretty hard hit lately. You can’t take a on Sept. 10 gave visitors an opportunity The new hospital is part of the tive producer and writer. whole religion and turn it on its ear to view the new St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Daughters of Charity’s national health Nickelodeon has had success in making because of a couple bad eggs.” Hospital in Indianapolis. care system, which focuses on providing “Rugrats” and “Jimmy Neutron: Boy He added, “We actually had a bishop Located on the seventh floor of state-of-the-art health care that addresses Genius” popular on the big screen after on an episode recently. It was a very St. Vincent Hospital, 2001 W. 86th St., in the needs of each patient’s body, mind their debut on the small screen. funny episode with a black actor as a Indianapolis, the long-term acute care and spirit. Valdez said he intended to make the bishop who had a Hispanic last name, so hospital provides specialized health care Patients entering the new hospital are family Catholic from the start. it’s very much about creating diversity on for critically ill patients with multiple generally admitted from other acute care “In very early episodes we wanted to the show.” complications requiring extended hospi- facilities, and many people are on life put some stuff in there about the family For “The Brothers Garcia,” at least, talization. support when they are transferred from being Catholic. We actually caught some success breeds success. The series has Peter Alexander is the executive direc- intensive care units at other hospitals. grief form a couple of executives, who will produced 35 episodes thus far. Thirteen tor and Dr. Ronald Reisman is the med- Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general remain nameless, at Nickelodeon,” Valdez episodes were ordered for the current sea- ical director of the new specialty hospital, of the archdiocese, participated in the told Catholic News Service. son, with Nickelodeon holding out the which is a member of Ascension Health blessing and dedication ceremony. † “I can’t say anything negative because possibility of another 13. † The Criterion Friday, September 27, 2002 Page 7 TORNADOES continued from page 1 Submitted photo sustained water damage. The St. Martin of Tours statue and a statue of the Blessed Mother inside the church were not damaged. “There was a tree that fell behind Mary and left her statue untouched,” Vernon said. “Inside the church, only a small glass vase beside the tabernacle was blown over. “None of our stained glass was damaged. It could have been much worse,” she said. Weekend Masses were held inside Sexton Hall after workers repaired the roof of the hall the day after the tor- nado. With a construction crew already on the grounds, Father Gottemoeller is hoping to have Masses back inside the church quickly. Minor damage was done to St. Jude School in Indianapolis where the tornado sent trees crashing into cars on the property. Power lines across McFarland Road in Indianapolis caused the school to close for a day as crews worked to restore power. Roncalli High School, which is near St. Jude School in Indianapolis, had only a few trees and bushes uprooted, despite being in the path of a tornado that destroyed houses only yards from the school. The roofs were ripped off many businesses near the high school. As the storm raged, Roncalli High School students Above, Susan Chandler, a music prayed for the tornado to bypass the school and for the teacher at St. Jude School in safety of others. Indianapolis, looks at the destruction Religion teacher Robert Tully said students were praying to her car caused by a tornado after a in the halls, saying Our Fathers and Hail Marys. Students

Photo by Jennifer Del Vechio Del Jennifer Photo by tree was blown over in the school huddled in the hallways for almost two hours. parking lot. “I was pretty scared,” said senior Colleen Merkel. “I decided to say a prayer to God to spare our school. So Left, St. Martin of Tours Church in many places around us were hurt, and we could hear the Martinsville sustained major damage doors shaking.” after a tornado Sept. 20 tore its roof Nearby, Carson Square had store roofs torn off and off. buildings were demolished. The Galyan’s store on U.S. 31 had its roof blown off, along with the Baxter YMCA on the south side of Indianapolis. Roncalli senior Amanda Klaiber said it was comforting to be able to pray with teachers and classmates during the storm. “It allowed us to get through this,” Amanda said. At first, students didn’t know why they were going into the hall for the tornado watch. The sky was clear. Soon though, the sky became dark and students began to pray as the wind and rain kicked up and the tornado passed by. “Students were saying prayers for their families,” Tully volunteers setting up the church for emergency shelter, Women from the parish served 50 meals soon after the said. “It was just awesome and good to see that they turned amateur radio communications, food and community ser- tornado hit and parishioners were on hand to make sure to God. vice outreach, said Kevin Pauley, a member of the Red everyone at the shelter felt at home, said Dick Robinson, “It’s awesome to experience how God shines through in Cross disaster action team and the parish’s building super- volunteer shelter manager for the Red Cross. a tragedy,” Tully said. visor. “In all the group of volunteers I’ve worked with in all Areas to the south of Indianapolis also received damage. The parish opened its doors to about 10 people for the my years with the Red Cross and all the places I’ve been, St. Mary-of-the-Rock Church and the former parish weekend for temporary shelter after they lost their homes in these folks at this parish were the best and responded school building near Batesville sustained minor roof dam- the storm. beautifully,” said Robinson, who has been with the Red age. Also, three trees on the parish grounds were split apart, It also helped to feed at least 400 people. Parishioners Cross for 10 years. † said Franciscan Sister Patricia Campbell, the parish life with health care backgrounds volunteered to offer physical coordinator. and mental health services. As the tornado tore through Ellettsville, near “Everyone rolled up their sleeves and cooked, cleaned or Bloomington, St. John the Apostle Parish was set up as a helped with the trauma in some way,” Pauley said. Red Cross disaster site. The quick response and generous attitude impressed Lay master’s degree The church was not harmed and parishioners began other Red Cross volunteers, who knew little about the Don’t you students at Saint helping residents of Ellettsville, where 28 homes and apart- parish. ments were destroyed and 39 others suffered enough dam- have Meinrad learn theology age to be uninhabitable, the Red Cross reported. because they want to The Red Cross recognized St. John Parish for its quick something grow spiritually and response. It said the parish was the first place in the state to have an emergency shelter operating after the tornado hit. Come, practice the Art of renewal... better to intellectually, and to The tornado hit most communities around 1 p.m. contribute to the St. John parishioners were ready by 3:40 p.m., with 25 - do? Church and the world. Oct. 18–20 Biblical Experiences of Prayer With flexible part- or Scripture retreat with Fr. Eugene Hensell, OSB full-time coursework, TRI-COUNTY Nov. 8–10 From the Silence of the Heart generous financial aid, A silent retreat with Fr. Jim Farrell and a core of ASPHALT Dec. 6–8 Charismatic retreat Benedictine spirituality Serving Indiana Since 1948 with Fr. Noël Mueller, OSB and values, Saint Meinrad can help you — FREE ESTIMATES — Dec. 12 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Reflection Day do something better. Healing with Fr. Jim Farrell • RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS • SEALCOATING Dec. 31–Jan. 1 New Year’s Eve retreat with Fr. Patrick Beidelman Discounts for senior citizens and non-profit organizations Jan. 17–19 Blessed Grieving retreat with Dr. Margie Pike and Fr. Paul Koetter LICENSED & BONDED BY THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS

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In all, 86 new members were brought into KNIGHTS the order—10 of them from the archdio- continued from page 1 cese. Around 400 members of the order father or chief of a race. It is a title highest from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, A. Brandon Photos by Evans in the Church after the pope. Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin—a section The bishop was in Indianapolis on of the United States known as the North Sept. 20-22 for the investiture of the Central Lieutenancy—attended. Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre The archbishop said his involvement of Jerusalem. It is the members of this with the order as a knight “is another tie order—protected by the Holy See—that with the footsteps of Jesus.” bind themselves uniquely to the Holy One of the two pillars of the order is a Land. call to holiness, said Albert Langsen- Bishop Marcuzzo said that he has kamp. He and his wife, Therese, are never seen “the situation of the Holy members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Land so sad, so dramatic, so difficult to Parish, in Carmel, Ind., in the Diocese of the soul. Never.” Lafayette, and are state representatives for The chance for peace, he said, “will the order. not come without the contribution and the Often, when a man is made a knight, involvement of many people and espe- his wife is also made a lady, and vice cially some people who love the Holy versa. This, Langsenkamp said, is because Land and who have the concern and the in a marriage “the work of one is the care of the Holy Land in their hearts.” work of both.” Bishop Marcuzzo is particularly con- “I remind you that if all Christians cerned with the Christian presence in the ought to consider themselves honored to Holy Land. practice virtue,” Archbishop Buechlein Right now, that Christian community is said to the soon-to-be new ladies of the only about 3 percent of the population, order during the Mass, “so much more and it is shrinking due to emigration. should a lady of the Holy Sepulchre use “And that community is not just any every means to obtain perfection and, by community, it’s a special community,” actions and virtues, show herself worthy Bishop Marcuzzo said, “because … they of the honor that she receives and the dig- are the living, collective memory of the nity with which she is invested.” history of Jesus. The ladies then promised that, with the “For us in the Holy Land, Jesus Christ help of God, they would live up to such a is one of us, he’s one of our family, he’s standard. one of our patrimony, he’s one of our her- George Maley, a knight and a mem- The knights and ladies of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem get ready to invest itage, he belongs to us, and we feel very ber of St. Joan of Arc Parish in new men and women into the order as Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein processes into St. John the strongly that presence of Jesus in the mid- Indianapolis, said that being in the order Evangelist Church in Indianapolis on Sept. 22. He celebrated the Investiture Mass and inducted the dle of us and our special relation to him. gave him “a sense of responsibility to new members, which totaled 86. And the danger is very great, he said, my faith in all aspects of how I witness that the Christians will continue to leave my faith, and that responsibility more aware of the problems in the Holy Whatever the future of the Holy Land, out of fear, out of desire to not be caught required a much deeper sense of loyalty Land and with maintaining the holy places. the order is firmly rooted in the past. in the crossfire of the fight between the to the faith, including an increased Spreading the word and leading others Godfrey de Bouillon led the successful Jews and the Palestinians. degree of prayer and spirituality.” to have concern for the Holy Land is also first crusade that retook Jerusalem in July “We don’t want to have only a Holy The other pillar of the Order is “to something the members of the order of 1099 and formed the Equestrian Order Land full of holy stones, without the liv- help maintain and value the land made should do, Bishop Marcuzzo said. “There of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, ing stones,” he said. “If they don’t over- holy by Jesus Christ,” Archbishop is a mission and duty of information.” which gained papal recognition in 1113. come this situation … the danger is really Buechlein said. One way to do this is by going on a Subsequent crusades were not as suc- present that they will disappear. Much of this comes by helping those pilgrimage—which every knight and lady cessful, and some of the crusaders Unfortunately, one day we [may] find the in the Holy Land. Members give yearly is asked to do. showed a lack of virtue that would plague Holy Land only a very dry museum of donations that aid schools, hospitals, soup “The holy sites are in safe areas,” the reputation of the holy wars forever. holy sites without the living Christian kitchens and other such institutions in the Bishop Marcuzzo said. In the end, Jerusalem was conquered, presence.” Holy Land. He hopes that the knights and ladies but the order survived through the cen- His message to those Christians in the Bishop Marcuzzo said that without the will be “animators of pilgrimages in the turies. Holy Land is the same one he gave to help of the order his institutions could not Holy Land.” Even the Holy Father has, in recent several hundred people gathered in down- function. “We are very grateful for what Though many Christians are reason- years, said that we now understand that town Indianapolis on Sept. 20-22: “Don’t they are doing,” he said. ably fearful, one new knight and his fam- the use of the sword to liberate the holy be afraid.” “I’ve always felt the need to support ily have taken up the calling. places is never the best way, as in the It is, as Bishop Marcuzzo recognizes, the Holy Land,” said Thomas Pottratz, a Stephen Ray, his wife, Janet, and their Crusades, but rather, dialogue is. one of the central phrases of Pope John volunteer in the archdiocesan Office of children, members of Christ the King Bishop Marcuzzo said that Christians Paul II, whose example of concern for the Pro-Life Activities and a member of Parish in Ann Arbor, Mich., in the Diocese today must not remain indifferent to the Holy Land has inspired many in the St. Lawrence Parish in Indianapolis. of Lansing, have embarked on a six-week atrocities in the Holy Land, but must Church. He and his wife, June, were invested journey through Egypt and the Holy Land. strive for the reconciliation of the warring “[The pope] loves the holy sites,” on Sunday. Their names, along with the There, Ray will work with a film crew sides through prayer and discussion. Bishop Marcuzzo said. Likewise, he said, others, were approved by their pastor, by to produce a video series about salvation This comes from a man whose episco- all Christians should see it as their duty to Archbishop Buechlein and by Cardinal history titled “The Footprints of God.” pal motto is “Solvens Parietem,”or pray for and assist the Holy Land and the Francis George of Chicago before being “I would say that the majority of the “Destroying the Walls of Separation.” Christians in it. sent to Rome for final approval. people that have been invested haven’t During the knighting ritual at the On Sept. 22, Archbishop Daniel M. “I think that their mission is certainly been [to the Holy Land],” Ray said. These Investiture Mass, the archbishop symboli- Buechlein, sword in hand, knighted a worth supporting” with prayer and finan- videos will help him to bring the Holy cally offered the knights a sword. select group of men at St. John the cial giving, Pottratz said. Land to them. “Receive this sword that symbolizes Evangelist Church in Indianapolis. “Prayer is the greatest service and He also recently went to the Holy the defense of the Holy Church of God He was joined at the altar by Bishop overflows in generosity,” Archbishop Land on another trip, and said that even and the overthrow of the enemies of the Marcuzzo, Bishop George J. Lucas of Buechlein said. “Intercessory prayer is a his children, who were skeptical about Cross of Christ,” he said. “Be on guard Springfield, Ill., Bishop Raymond L. powerful conduit for God’s grace to touch safety, said that they never felt as though never to use it to strike anyone unjustly. Burke of La Crosse, Wis., and about men’s hearts.” harm would come to them. Bear well in mind that the saints have 25 priests. “I think prayer is the primary way,” “The problems are in very limited conquered kingdoms, not by the sword, An equally impressive number of said Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar gen- areas,” he said. but by faith.” † women also came before the archbishop eral. to be made a Lady of the Holy Sepulchre. He added that the order has made him Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, a New knights and ladies knight of the Holy New knights and ladies of the Holy member of St. Luke Parish in Sepulchre himself, Sepulchre from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis; bestows the same Indianapolis are: • Samuel Mitchel of Lebanon, a knighthood on • Mary Catherine Bowen of Avon, a member of Holy Rosary Parish in Thomas Pottratz, member of St. Malachy Parish in Indianapolis; a member of Brownsburg; St. Lawrence • Joan O’Brien of Indianapolis, a • Kathryn M. Denney of Parish in member of St. Luke Parish in Greenwood, a member of Our Indianapolis and a Indianapolis; Lady of the Greenwood Parish in volunteer with the • June Pottratz of Indianapolis, a Greenwood; Office of Pro-life member of St. Lawrence Parish in Activities. His • Joan McDonald of Indianapolis, a Indianapolis; wife, June, was member of St. Michael the • F. Thomas Pottratz of Indianapolis, also invested in Archangel Parish in Indianapolis; a member of St. Lawrence Parish in the order as a • Kathleen Miller of Indianapolis, a Indianapolis; and Lady. member of St. Luke Parish in • Kenneth A. Zabriskie of Indian- Indianapolis; apolis, a member of St. Pius X • Thomas Miller of Indianapolis, a Parish in Indianapolis. † TheCriterion RESPECT LIFE SUPPLEMENT ‘You are a thought of God. You are a heartbeat of God.’

By the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities

he events of Sept. 11, 2001, showed humanity at its worst and its best. We saw acts of terrible Tdepravity and, in response to them, acts of true nobility. How can people behave in such radically different ways? The answer may be in the way we choose to look at human life. One view says that human life has no inherent value or dignity. It is a thing to be used; its worth measured

by its usefulness to others. of Catholic Bishops © 2002, United States Conference Photo illustration The other view maintains that every human life has immeasurable worth. Human beings are made in God’s image and likeness, each unique and irreplaceable. They may not be used as means to another’s ends— rather, they are ends in themselves. The men who plotted the September terrorist attacks showed contempt for life. Innocent people were seen as nameless, faceless targets for destruction. The terrorists were blind to their victims’ worth as unique individuals, as loving fathers, mothers, sons and daughters. Their only value was as fodder to fuel a war against modern society. The “masterminds” treated even the hijackers themselves as pawns, sacrificing them without apparent remorse. Compare this disdain for life with the attitude of res- cue personnel and employees who struggled to help oth- ers evacuate the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and those brave passengers who forced a plane to crash in Pennsylvania, thereby saving countless other lives. Their acts of heroism expressed a conviction that every human life—even the lives of strangers—is pre- cious. Many willingly risked, and lost, their lives—not because they failed to value their own lives, but because they knew there is no greater love than to offer one’s life to save others. Recall some of The New York Times “Portraits of Grief” memorializing victims of the World Trade Center attack: Abe’s brother said he “could never turn his back on another human being.” He refused to abandon a para- plegic colleague in the burning towers and died along- side him. • As a child, one firefighter was “always bringing home someone who needed a meal or who needed a coat.” His mother was not surprised to find a stack of “letters to Santa” in his apartment. Every year, he anonymously delivered the hoped-for gifts to poor children. • Eric’s motto was “Do the right thing.” When not on rescue squad duty, he was a “ubiquitous, modest ‘Mr. Fix-It’ for friends and the elderly” in his Brooklyn neighborhood. • Franciscan Father Mychal Judge gave his life praying with victims at the scene. His midtown Franciscan fri- ary door was always open to anyone in need. Give him a cashmere sweater, said a friend, “and it would wind up on the back of a homeless person. Go to him with a troubled soul and he would listen intently as long as it took.” Respect Life Sunday on Oct. 6 marks the 30th anniversary of the Catholic Church’s Respect Life Program in the United States. The U.S. These ordinary people are remembered for doing bishops call upon all Catholics to become “a People of Life and a People for Life” (The Gospel of Life) by promoting the dignity and simple things with great love. And whether they knew it sanctity of every human life, no matter how broken, unformed, disabled or desperate that life may seem. or not, they were helping to build a culture of life in which indifference, violence, bigotry and injustice have non-life-threatening conditions like Down syndrome are Type I diabetes, multiple sclerosis, “bubble boy” syn- no place. eligible. drome, heart disease and other conditions recently Speaking to young people in Kazakhstan last year, • One hears supporters of the death penalty complain thought “incurable.” Pope John Paul II set forth the central idea of this cul- about the cost of “keeping killers alive” as if the prison- From abortion, to assisted suicide, to the destruction ture of life: “You are a thought of God. You are a heart- ers were no longer human beings with souls that may of “spare” embryos, to creating life simply to destroy it, beat of God. To say this is like saying that you have a open to God’s grace and seek the mercy on which we we have come a long way toward seeing fellow human value ... that is infinite, that you matter to God in your all depend. beings as faceless burdens or as “things” to be used. complete unique individuality.” • Human embryos “left over” from in vitro fertilization Reversing this attitude will not happen overnight. Our lives can matter very much to other people, (IVF) treatments can be tossed out or frozen for future But it is no exaggeration to say the future of humanity too. By loving and living for others—as Jesus taught attempts; some scientists use these “left over” embryos depends on it. A society in which new human lives can us to do—we can give joy to others and transform in destructive research, with some even arguing that be engineered, created, manipulated and destroyed as their lives. using human embryos reduces the need for animal mere research material is not a society that can appreci- The September 11 terrorists were not the first, and research. ate the unique gift of each human person. they won’t be the last, to hold the mistaken view that • Scientists and research groups are demanding that they A culture of life—where every human life is pro- human life has no intrinsic worth, that it is only mater- be allowed to create live human embryos just to destroy tected, respected and celebrated—begins with a per- ial to be used and discarded. This dangerous assump- them for stem-cell research; some even want to pursue sonal decision to respect the dignity of others. But it tion underlies so many of the ways our culture de- human cloning, claiming that “without cloning, there will take much more than that. We must bear this cul- humanizes people: will be no cures using embryonic stem cells.” ture to others through our words and actions, and work • Many see unborn children as property that a mother Many people support research using embryonic stem for public policies that support human life and human can “keep” or abort as suits her situation. cells and cloning, hoping it will lead to cures for paralysis dignity. Above all, we must pray. • In Oregon, the frail elderly and dying are subtly and diseases for which no treatment is known. But none In all these efforts, we must never forget the exam- encouraged to consider doctor-assisted suicide to of these practices is needed to produce cures. Stem cells ples of ordinary men and women who have borne avoid becoming “burdens” on family and society. from adult tissue and umbilical cord blood, as well as heroic witness to the sanctity and dignity of human life. • In The Netherlands, euthanasia is both legal and other new therapies, have helped or cured hundreds of And we must remember always how precious and pre- commonplace; depressed teens and babies born with thousands of patients, including those with Parkinson’s, carious God’s gift of life truly is. † Page 10 Respect Life Supplement The Criterion Friday, September 27, 2002 Abortion advocates target Catholic hospitals By Maureen Kramlich operate not out of a profit motive, but out of charity. Mother Frances Cabrini. Mother In 1998, the nation’s 637 Catholic hospi- Theodore Guérin. Mother Mary Russell. tals’ service to the poor resulted in a Mother Xavier. Mother Joseph. $2.8 billion financial loss. On average, The legacy of these pioneering founders Catholic hospitals provide a wider range of Theresa Laurence CNS photo by of U.S. hospitals and Catholic health care services than other hospitals, including systems is now under attack. nutrition programs, Natural Family Their names are familiar to all: Sisters of Planning classes, geriatric services and Providence, Sisters of Charity, Sisters of HIV/AIDS treatment. Mercy, Sisters of St. Francis, Sisters of the Today, the legacy and mission of Holy Cross. These are a few of the reli- Catholic hospitals are being undermined by gious communities renowned for founding abortion advocates. For decades, they have and operating hospitals throughout the attempted to force Catholic hospitals to United States—generally in cities and provide abortions or go out of business. In towns where none existed, certainly none to recent years, their tactics have become serve the poor. more subtle, and the campaign to deny This ministry was established for the Catholic health care providers their rights purpose of serving those at the margins— of conscience has met with some success. the poor, especially women and children Shortly after the Supreme Court handed among the poor. The quality of health care down its 1973 decision in Roe vs. Wade, was superb from the start. Congress took the important and necessary Catholic health care has always meant the most advanced treatments and services coupled with con- InBLADDER the 1940s, the premier polio CONTROL treatment step of passing a law to protect health pro- cern for the whole person—body, mind and soul. But today, Catholic hospitals are under attack by center in the MidwestPROBLEMS? was developed by the fessionals and hospitals with conscientious abortion lobbyists. Franciscan Sisters at St. Anthony’s Hospital objections to abortion. in St. Louis. The law declares that the receipt of fed- lishing an entitlement to abortion, as abortifacient drugs and contraception. The Sisters of Charity, who founded eral funds in various health programs will opposed to a right to be free from govern- Federal law also protects health care St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City, not require hospitals to participate in abor- ment interference in the abortion decision. providers who object to participating in have provided excellent emergency care tion and sterilization procedures. It also for- In fact, in a 1975 law review article, federal executions. It is therefore clear that across two centuries, caring for victims bids hospitals in these programs to make Planned Parenthood general counsel Harriet the principle of the right of conscientious from the Titanic in 1912 to the victims of willingness or unwillingness to perform Pilpel set out a litigation strategy for chal- objection is well recognized—but it is also the September 11th terrorist attack in 2001. these procedures a condition of employ- lenging conscience protections on the basis increasingly under attack. Catholic hospitals treat 80 million ment. that they restrict the “right” to abortion. Almost 30 years after Roe, the goal of patients each year and make up 11 percent The law was partly in response to a fed- The states also responded swiftly to this abortion activists remains the same. The of all community hospitals. eral district court decision seeking to threat. 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Birthday Birthday of the 2nd person CTN fall02 The Criterion Friday, September 27, 2002 Respect Life Supplement Page 11 including Catholic hospitals, to provide abortions because is misnamed because it commonly operates by interfering profession and in society at large. they are involved in delivering a public good. with implantation in the womb six to seven days after con- Half of Americans consider abortion murder. Fewer than At an American Medical Association House of Delegates ception, causing the death of the early human embryo. a thousand physicians perform them. Only 7 percent of meeting in 2000, the California Medical Association tried to Efforts to mandate “contraceptive” coverage are there- abortions are performed in hospitals, and they are per- win AMA endorsement for legislation requiring all hospitals fore attempts to obscure or destroy the line between abor- formed in just 14 percent of all hospitals. But if abortions to provide a “full range of reproductive services,” including tion and contraception, and to universalize coverage of had to be provided in all hospitals as a matter of law, this abortion. Fortunately, the resolution was defeated after an abortifacient drugs at the expense of conscience rights. would create the impression that they are basic, standard intense debate. Abortion rights advocates have also made some attempts health care. Last winter, the newly elected mayor of New York City, to mandate the routine provision of “emergency contracep- Pro-abortion forces are advocating that all hospitals, Michael Bloomberg, acted on his campaign promise to tion” to rape victims. including Catholic hospitals, be required to perform abor- mandate abortion training in all the city’s obstetrics and Catholic teaching supports offering these drugs to rape tions. Should they succeed, they will be responsible for gynecology residency programs. victims when it is clear that the treatment would have a con- shutting down the Catholic health care ministry. Today, abortion rights activists are implementing a subtle traceptive rather than abortifacient effect. “The opportunity to refuse to take part in the phases of and incremental strategy to undo conscience rights. They Although only a few state legislatures are considering consultation, preparation and execution of these acts against have embarked on a campaign to mandate the coverage of “emergency contraception” mandates, an organized national life should be guaranteed to physicians, health-care person- contraception in all employer benefit plans for prescription effort—the Abortion Access Project—is trying to garner nel, and directors of hospitals, clinics and convalescent drugs, claiming that contraceptives are “basic health care.” support for them and has targeted Catholic hospitals. facilities,” Pope John Paul II emphasized in The Gospel of A number of states have adopted contraceptive mandates, Mandating abortifacient drugs is therefore an incremental Life. “Those who have recourse to conscientious objection most with inadequate protection of conscience or none at step toward requiring even Catholic hospitals to perform must be protected not only from legal penalties but also all. 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I went through released, will survive for less than 24 hours. ting corners” on the rules, especially if they baby, the decline of fertility in the peri- teacher training in 1989. Most couples are surprised to learn that are ambivalent about avoiding pregnancy. menopausal years is still largely unex- After our fourth child was born in 1992, sperm can survive for up to five days under The only 100 percent effective method of plored. The perimenopausal time requires I was able to use the principles developed the right conditions. avoiding pregnancy is total abstinence, an even deeper commitment on the part of in the LAM study to avoid pregnancy. In all Obviously, understanding how to pin- since even sterilization has an associated the couple because lack of solid informa- of these pregnancies, I was able to calculate point the days of maximum fertility can pregnancy rate. tion and the very individual response of accurately the due date for the baby help couples conceive. Less obviously, but The key difference between NFP and each woman to her decreasing hormone because I was charting and could identify just as truly, knowing the days when they artificial contraception is not effectiveness levels can make it more challenging to the day of ovulation. should have conceived may lead infertile but intention. Those who use NFP never identify her fertile times. Fundamentally, NFP is a method of couples to seek help sooner. Having charted deliberately intervene to shut down that Conservative NFP rules may require long observing the signs and symptoms of a for many months, they are able to start power of fertility that is part of the gift periods of abstinence, which can be hard on woman’s recurring fertility and infertility in diagnostic tests sooner rather than later, spouses bestow on each other when they marriages. The other changes of approach- order to act on this information to either which can be important for couples in their marry. Couples do take account of the fact ing menopause can make this even more avoid or achieve pregnancy. It assumes that late 30’s who have less time to look for that the woman’s fertility is not always pre- difficult. Understanding where they are in the husband will remain fertile throughout causes and solutions than their younger sent, but can respect this gift in each other the perimenopausal process will ease this his life. The two major symptoms a woman counterparts. even when choosing at times not to passage, and with love and patience cou- observes are changes in her waking temper- When a couple achieves a pregnancy, embrace it. That seemingly small difference ples can go through this time gracefully. ature and changes in her cervical mucus. they are able to figure their baby’s due date has meant a lot for our appreciation of each Couples who choose to learn Natural Learning how to observe and chart these accurately from the day of conception other and the special character of our mar- Family Planning after they have been using changes and interpret them can take three or rather than the date of the last menstrual ried life. hormonal contraception can find NFP par- four classes, including individual follow-up. period, which can be misleading. Abstinence is the biggest obstacle for ticularly challenging, but they are fre- Several methods are available in the many people. Most couples will need to quently the most persistent about learning United States. The two most popular are For a related story, see Archbishop abstain 10 to 12 days in every cycle. There and practicing NFP because it allows their the cervical mucus method (popularly Buechlein’s column on pages 4 and 5. is no question that this can be difficult, and bodies and fertility to return to normal. known as the Ovulation Method or OM) that sometimes the difficulty leads to a The benefits of Natural Family and the sympto-thermal method (STM). For women avoiding pregnancy, the decision to go ahead and have a baby! Planning—self-knowledge, marital satisfac- OM involves learning about and charting a method can bring peace of mind. By Other times, it may simply be frustrating. tion and spiritual growth for both husband woman’s cervical mucus. STM includes becoming familiar with her cycles, any Strongly motivated couples remember that and wife—make NFP unique. No one information about cervical mucus, the basal woman can learn when she is approaching they are doing this for each other. Periodic denies that unexpected pregnancies occa- body temperature, and secondary signs of ovulation and when ovulation has passed. abstinence can remind spouses of their love sionally occur and that abstinence is some- fertility such as breast tenderness and mid- Knowing this, she can predict the first day and desire for each other, often leading to a times difficult. But those who choose to cycle pain. of her next cycle quite accurately. “honeymoon effect” when it finally ends. live in accord with the Church’s teaching Variations of these methods abound and Some doctors are skeptical about the For couples on the edges of fertility, on family planning and responsible parent- have resulted in distinct NFP programs. effectiveness of NFP in avoiding pregnancy. such as breastfeeding and approaching hood find that their marriage and family are Teachers are usually trained in only one Many studies, however, have shown it to be menopause, NFP presents special chal- a tremendous blessing. method, and generally practice it in their as effective as artificial methods. Some lenges. For nursing mothers, the LAM own lives. They may volunteer to help continue to associate NFP with the older guidelines can provide guidance for the (For information about Natural Family teach for any NFP group, and may be part “calendar rhythm,” which had a pregnancy first six months after a baby’s birth. After Planning and NFP classes in the archdio- of a diocesan program. Many NFP couples rate of about 20 percent—that is, 20 those six months (or sooner if the nursing cese, call the archdiocesan Office of Pro- are certified by the Diocesan Development women out of 100 could be expected to couple no longer meets the requirements of Life Activities at 317-236-1569 or 800-382- Program for Natural Family Planning, conceive in one year of use, compared to LAM), observing and charting will give 9836, ext. 1569. Lee Ann Doerflinger is a which assures the client that the teacher is 85 out of 100 if they were doing nothing to ample warning of returning fertility. 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By Fr. Robert L. Kinast (win back) God’s creation by restoring the original state of happiness. Before the Soviet Union’s collapse, In the course of that struggle, theolo-

President Ronald Reagan described it as gians have tried to clarify the nature of CNS photo from Reuters an “evil” empire. evil. A very common distinction is After the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, between physical or natural evil and per- 2001, President George W. Bush spoke of sonal or moral evil. an “axis of evil” comprised of nations that Physical evil includes earthquakes, hur- support and use terrorism in pursuit of ricanes, tornadoes, floods, drought, dis- their goals. ease and similar acts of nature. In both instances, the presidents used Personal evil includes murder, lying, the term “evil” to refer to something larger betrayal, oppression, discrimination and and more threatening than the policies of other wrongs that people inflict on one particular countries—to a fundamental, another. pervasive force disrupting people’s lives Although physical evil usually is and threatening their very existence. assumed to be part of nature, it can have Given its pervasiveness, it may be diffi- crippling effects on its victims. Yet, per- cult to pinpoint the cause of evil to these sonal evil may be the more difficult form specific individuals or those specific insti- of evil to deal with and understand tutions. because it is not inevitable in the same But evil is not so vague that it doesn’t sense as natural evil. affect us. Clear examples of this are Personal evil is attributed to free will racism, sexism and poverty. These are and is linked with the human capacity for evils that victimize untold numbers of sin. It therefore distorts God’s intention Evil is a deficient state or condition caused by sinful choices, which turn people away from God. people. and creates a sinful environment that Evil most often is contrasted with good—the two ultimate forces shaping our world. Theologians offer Evil most often is contrasted with affects every person born into it, inclining various explanations for why God permits evil to occur in the world. good—the two ultimate forces shaping people to repeat sinful patterns in their our world. own behavior and thus to perpetuate evil. caused by sinful choices, which turn peo- advances in the natural sciences and confi- In Jewish and Christian theology, the No one in Christian history gave more ple away from God. dence in the ability of educated people to struggle between good and evil is placed thought than St. Augustine to the nature Two questions immediately arise: How make right choices led many to think that at the very beginning of creation with the and implications of personal evil. His does one reconcile the effects of evil with unaided human power gradually would fall of the heavenly beings (angels) and basic position was that evil is the privation a good, loving and powerful God? And eliminate moral and physical evil. The then of humans. The rest of history is or absence of a good intended by God. how can the human will overcome evil’s 20th century exposed that assumption’s understood as the attempt to redeem Evil is a deficient state or condition influence? naivete. The answer to the first question techni- A more spiritual assessment involves cally is called “theodicy.” Literally, it an understanding of God’s grace poured Lord’s Prayer cites presence of evil means justifying belief in God in the face into the world through Jesus’ life, death of evil—attempting to understand how and resurrection. He faced evil directly By Dr. Frederic Flach dangerous than denying a force of evil in evil can exist given that God is good and and accepted its worst punishment in the world. just. order to absorb it into God’s redemptive In a 1940s radio program, a penetrating Is there a devil, an Evil One? Traditionally, theologians offered vari- plan. This is the response of sacrifice. voice announced each week, “The Shadow Is this the sole source of evil on earth? ous explanations for why God permits evil Sacrifice is not self-destruction or a knows what evil lurks in the hearts of We don’t have to be inspired by the devil to occur: as part of the moral education of passive surrender to evil. But it deliber- men.” Listeners readied themselves to hear to engage in wicked behaviors. Greed, human beings—much as a parent allows a ately confronts evil, relying on God’s another program about criminal misdeeds lust, hatred, pride and any number of child to fall while learning to walk; as a grace to undercut the power of evil and resulting from hatred and greed, and how human passions will do. just punishment for sin; as a purifying, overcome its effects by remaining true to the perpetrators got their just desserts. Some philosophers define evil as the healing process; and as a humbling the moral standards that God has called us Shakespeare used the word “evil” in absence of good, but I think it is safer to reminder that human beings are not self- to live by. Marc Antony’s eulogy for Julius Caesar: regard it as something terribly real. How sufficient and must rely on God for their Confronting evil where we find it may “The evil that men do lives after them, the else can we begin to grasp the enormity fulfillment. require sacrifice—a price we have to pay. good is oft interred with their bones.” of the Holocaust or comprehend the Ultimately, theodicy’s persuasiveness Yet it is not always easy to know what the In both illustrations, the concept of grotesque horror of Sept. 11, 2001? involves the answer to the second ques- response of willing sacrifice calls for in a “evil” is linked to the human condition. The last line of the prayer that Jesus tion: How can humans overcome evil’s specific situation such as the terrorist Evil is bad, malicious, morally wrong, gave us to say to his Father reads: influence? attacks of September 2001. and the evildoer is a person like you or “Deliver us from evil.” He certainly knew At the time of Augustine, there was a What is clear from a Christian perspec- me. The effect can be severe, long-lasting whereof he spoke. vigorous debate about whether human tive is that imitating Jesus’ sacrificial love and often irreversible without profes- beings had the capacity to achieve their is the way to respond to and defeat the sional intervention or a miracle of grace. (Dr. Frederic Flach is a psychiatrist in New final destiny by using their God-given forces of evil. Jesus healed the sick and drove out York, and a Knight of the Equestrian Order powers of reason and free will alone. Or, demons. Some think of these unclean of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. He is added to these powers, did people need (Father Robert Kinast is director of the spirits simply as manifestations of mental the author of The Secret Strength of Angels the added benefit of God’s grace? Center for Theological Reflection in illness. I believe nothing may be more and Faith, Healing, and Miracles.) † Again, in the 18th and 19th centuries, Largo, Fla.) † Discussion Point Free will leads us to evil This Week’s Question faith beliefs. The devil works hard to keep Christians silent.” (Henry C. Haefner, Lancaster, Pa.) In your own words, what is meant by “the force of evil”? “I don’t think there are forces of evil. I think everyone is trying to do good as they see it. And the wonderful “What happened [on Sept. 11, 2001] is the force of thing is that the good Lord carries out his plan through evil.” (Beth Bollin, Cincinnati, Ohio) the free-will choices of everyone.” (Jay Nuxoll, Bellevue, Wash.) “I don’t want to be old-fashioned, but I think the devil has something to do with it. He tempts us. Our free Lend Us Your Voice will leads us to evil, the absence of good. We can aim An upcoming edition asks: Looking back on your life, toward something good, but we don’t see that it is what is one time you suspect the Holy Spirit inspired often not a complete good for us.” (Elise Tougas, or motivated you? Manchester, N.H.) To respond for possible publication, write to Faith “It is the subtle silencing of the Christian people to Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. speak out on the moral [and] Scripture values of their 20017-1100. † CNS photo from Reuters Page 18 The Criterion Friday, September 27, 2002 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Faith and Family/Sean Gallagher Spain: The Christians in Muslim al-Andulus Some hope for Second in a series dhimmi—“Peoples of the Book,” Jews and prophets or apostles? They have forgotten parents whose Christians—must be protected. Soon the their own language. For every one who Last week, I wrote about the more than dhimmi felt right at home in Muslim can write a letter in Latin to a friend, two-and-a-half centuries, beginning in society. there are a thousand who can express children have 756, that Muslims And why not? The Andalusian culture themselves in Arabic with elegance.” ruled Spain (al- was much more advanced, and more pros- Soon, though, the Christian Scriptures left the Church Andulus in Arabic) perous, than the rest of Europe. Cordoba and the liturgy also existed in Arabic. The and showed great tol- was famous for its architecture, art, the Christians came to be known as Mozarab Last month, I wrote about how par- erance to Christians invention of algebra and innovations in Christians. (The term, originally deroga- ents can lay the foundations of faith in and Jews, only to have astronomy. It was called “the ornament of tory, meant something like “wanna-be- their young children that spoiled by more the world.” Arab.”) The Mozarabic liturgical rite was so that when they fanatic Muslims begin- Arabic became the language of the prevalent until the 11th century, when grow to be adults ning in 1009. This learned. The library at Cordoba contained popes tried to replace it with the Roman they may choose to week, I’ll write more 400,000 volumes when libraries in rite, and even in the 16th century a missal build upon that about the Christians in Christian Europe would be fortunate to and breviary were approved for use in groundwork in their the Cordoban caliphate. have 800 manuscripts. At a time when Toledo, Spain. A Mozarabic Mass was cel- own life of faith. The Christians had been in Spain for cen- Emperor Charlemagne was illiterate, the ebrated during the Second Vatican Council important word in turies. St. Paul wrote about his intention to people of Cordoba were reading literature and even today it is sometimes celebrated that previous sen- go to Spain (Rom 15:24, 28) and perhaps and philosophy. When Greek philosophy in a chapel of the Toledo Cathedral. tence is “may.” he did after his release from house arrest was unknown in the rest of Europe, the Not all Christians were happy under When your chil- in Rome at the end of the Acts of the Muslims introduced Aristotle to the West. Muslim rule though. In 855, about dren grow up and move away, they may Apostles. Perhaps St. James also made it Not all Christians were happy about 50 Christians openly blasphemed or may not choose to live the life of faith to Spain. The Visigoths, who were Arians, this. In the ninth century, a man named Muhammad, the one offense the Muslims in which they were raised. And this is conquered Spain by 450, but began to Paul Alvarus complained, “The Christians would not permit. They were publicly true no matter how loving you may be in convert to Catholicism in 589. love to read the poems and romances of beheaded. They are known as the passing the faith on to them as they After the Muslims overran Spain and the Arabs. Where is the layman who now Mozarabic martyrs. Most Christians in grow under your care. Abd al-Rahman began his dynasty, he fol- reads the Latin commentaries on the Holy Cordoba, though, were horrified by the It is a fact that many young adults, lowed the teaching in the Quran that the Scriptures, or who studies the Gospels, fanaticism of these young men. † when they move away from home, choose to walk away from the faith of Cornucopia/ their childhood for some period. This Cynthia Dewes can be a sad and frustrating experience for parents who value their faith, and A refresher course in back-to-nature were diligent and caring in trying to pass it on to their children. It’s time for my annual report from the if gory, end and sometimes it works. neighbor established a pen full of yappy lit- Pushing and prodding a child to boondocks. It seems to me that most of us Our dogs, Fred and Ginger, whose tle beagles. These guys are hunters and return to church after he or she has left are so far removed from our rural roots ancestral past must include varmint hunting, being stuck in a cage is not their idea of the the home, however, often does little that, in the words of also did their part by digging here and there good life, so they bay at the moon, falling good. It can even be counterproductive. Little Big Man, we’ve in futile pursuit of Mole. But that was more leaves, the faint scent of squirrel, whatever. Parents in these situations can find forgotten where the or less OK, because it was away from the When we’re not stuffing in earplugs or consolation in the fact that they are not center of the earth is. house. monitoring the yard, we’re doing battle alone in their experiences. Many other You know, that natural This year, Mole has decided to pursue with the bugs. In addition to the usual parents in our time have seen their chil- existence which ends his disgusting diet of grubs and such under brown recluse spiders, Japanese beetles and dren’s faith grow cold for a period. But in ashes to ashes, dust our front lawn. I say lawn, but it’s really an horse flies, we’re on the alert for ticks that this phenomenon is not new to our gen- to dust, that kind of area resembling a junkyard without the cause Lyme disease and, now, mosquitoes eration. In fact, it has been happening thing. junk. It’s bare dirt interspersed with moss, that carry the West Nile virus. Not that we throughout the history of the Church. Periodically, we since it gets little sunlight because of a large would recognize them, but we’re on the This fact not only gives us solace, but need to recall our tree which rains acorns and whose roots are alert. it also provides us with important close-to-nature past, even if it occurred sev- seriously intertwined under the surface. Now, our rural adventure may not seem lessons. eral generations ago in Ireland or Africa or Mole has cleverly realized that these as heady as what people experienced on the Nearly 1,700 years ago, there was a some faraway place. We can leave the prob- roots protect him, both from the dogs and frontier, or even endured during times when Christian woman who taught her first- lems of big cities and world terrorism for from the killing machine. So, his little more people lived on farms than in the born son the lessons of faith and planted another time, if that is possible. mounds pop up daily in new spots, attacked cities, but it does keep us closer to nature. the seeds of belief in his heart. It was Which brings us to “The Mole.” I iden- by the dogs and covered by the machine, Despite trash dumpers, country killer her great desire to see him embrace with tify him (her?) thus because this critter has but all to no avail. hot rods and careless deer stalkers, living a fervor like hers the faith in Christ that taken on a sinister identity which marks Then, there are the owls. Unlike good in the country gives us ownership of the filled her soul. him for public notice. His local fame even- children, they are the opposite of being seen sunsets and makes us masters of our But as he grew and left home, he tually might overtake Mole’s in “The Wind but not heard. Although we never see them, senses. It proves that one season follows turned his back on the Christian faith in the Willows.” we know they’re out there in the woods the next, with each more lovely than the of his childhood and began living a For years, this Putnam County Mole has because they hoot, shriek and mumble last. It reminds us that we are part of life that rivaled that of the prodigal son. eluded us as he’s dug his way around the every night, never failing to prevent human God’s good creation. Yet in his case, unlike the son in the meadow in which our septic system is sleep and freak out the dogs. Gospel parable, the more dissolute he buried. As he produced a hill, we’d set a Which brings me (again) to the dogs. (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the became, the more successful he was in trap over it. This trap is a wicked instru- Fred and Ginger are eloquent enough in the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular his career as a scholar and a private ment which can bring a quick and unseen, barking department, but recently our columnist for The Criterion.) † tutor. Still, his mother kept on pleading Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister with him, trying to convince him to change his ways and accept the Christian faith. In her desperation, she once went The reality of water, water everywhere to her bishop for advice. He listened to her and had only this to say to her, “It is Last month, heavy floods inundated Later, on the way home, I passed by stalwart structures and symbols of our time that you stopped talking to your large areas of Europe, Mexico, China office workers hanging drenched files on civilization—were affected. son about God and started talking to and other countries. clotheslines to dry in the welcomed sun. Although experts build levees and God about your son.” However, many Little did I realize that some day I’d be dams to control flooding, we are at the She followed this advice, all the while places in the world, doing something similar. mercy of the wilder ways of Mother shedding many tears over her son’s lack including the United It happened years later when my hus- Nature, as well as victims of the mis- of faith. But over the course of time, States, still suffer band and I were having part of our roof takes made by man. We pray for preven- God listened to her and answered her drought. Either way, replaced. Roofers neglected to protect tion and we pray for solutions, but we prayers. His grace touched her son and humanity is affected the work area overnight, despite being still suffer from events beyond our con- led him to the waters of baptism. It even personally and eco- warned of an approaching storm. The trol. Then we pray for coping skills. guided him into becoming one of the nomically. Even next morning we found water flowing However, taking cues from lessons in greatest leaders of the Church in his when dealing with from the ceiling of my writing room, the Old Testament—notably the story of time. such disasters only ruining nearly everything—files, furni- Noah’s Ark—we can at least be as cau- Who was this man? He was on a personal level, we struggle. ture, computer, carpeting, books, even tious and prepared as possible. (When St. Augustine, a doctor of the Church, My first experience was when flood- four large windows. checking a concordance, I was surprised one of the four great Latin Church ing hit my Illinois hometown a few This was only a tiny example of at the multiple biblical references to fathers, and one of the most profound months before I was married. My father what people deal with in flooded areas. floods.) theologians of all time. and I found ourselves unable to drive In fact, I know of entire communities Water is an essential element of life. And who was his mother? Her name through high water near our home at that had to move to higher ground to Every function in our bodies rely on it. is Monica and she is recognized by the night. Leaving the car, we trudged home be rebuilt after the Midwest’s floods In fact, our bodies are two-thirds water. Catholic Church as a saint. Her example, two blocks in nearly hip-deep water. I of 1992—and after predecessor floods, Without it, we die. No wonder water is therefore, should give all parents hope held my father’s hand, not fully aware of too. such a powerful symbol when used in and encouragement as they yearn to see the imminent dangers he recognized. Rebuilding and renovation is what the sacrament of baptism. their adult children embrace the faith. The next morning, dressed in shorts those living through the 2002 floods are and carrying office attire, I braved the now experiencing. Countless lives were (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of (Sean Gallagher is director of religious water again to work at a daily newspa- lost, and (as happens in such disasters) Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is education at St. Joseph Parish in per—one of a sparse staff that day. even churches and museums—the a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † Shelbyville.) † The Criterion Friday, September 27, 2002 Page 19

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Sept. 30 Psalm 27:7-9, 13-14 Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002 Jerome, priest and doctor of Luke 10:1-12 the Church • Ezekiel 18:25-28 great Christological passages of the entire Job 1:6-22 Friday, Oct. 4 New Testament. • Philippians 2:1-11 Psalm 17:1-3, 6-7 Francis of Assisi, religious • Matthew 21:28-32 St. Matthew’s Gospel provides the last reading. Luke 9:46-50 Job 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 Usually overlooked in readings such as Psalm 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14 The Book of Ezekiel supplies this this is an important fact that the Tuesday, Oct. 1 Luke 10:13-16 Liturgy of the Word with its first reading. Evangelists were eager to stress. Jesus Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Ezekiel’s plight was was the supreme teacher, who spoke with virgin and doctor of the similar to that experi- divine authority. It helps to understand the Saturday, Oct. 5 enced by all the other scene given us in this reading. Church Job 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17 prophets. Rejection The “chief priests and the elders,” Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 Psalm 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, awaited them. People mentioned in the reading’s first verse, Psalm 88:2-8 130 did not want to hear were the most experienced and best- Luke 9:51-56 Luke 10:17-24 the message. People informed people of the day. Yet, often resented the message. they were puzzled. On other occasions, Wednesday, Oct. 2 It is easy to see this they were obviously wrong. (To extend Sunday, Oct. 6 familiar sequence by this point, if the chief priests and elders Guardian Angels Twenty-seventh Sunday in concentrating upon the ever were confused, the ordinary people Job 9:1-12, 14-16 Ordinary Time rebelliousness of the people. Certainly, would have been hopelessly confused.) Psalm 88:10-15 Isaiah 5:1-7 rebellion against God, or willful sinful- By contrast, Jesus speaks with the Matthew 18:1-5, 10 Psalm 80:9, 12-16, 19-20 ness, is the backdrop of the salvation assurance of sublime wisdom. He knows Philippians 4:6-9 story. However, in this reading, Ezekiel God. Therefore, the Lord knows all Thursday, Oct. 3 introduces an additional element into the things. Matthew 21:33-43 discussion. The point of the story is that God has Job 19:21-27 People did not understand the ways of been lavish in revelation and in the invita- God. People did not accept God’s word tion to divine life. Some people willingly because of their own limitations, their hear the invitation, but then they reject it. Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen own ignorance and their own fears. This obviously was the example of the Damnation befalls people, not because son who ignored his father’s request. God is without love or is vindictive, but Others hear the message. They respond as rather because behavior contrary to the the other son responded. Common Lectionary is divine will produces disaster. It is as logi- But, God’s message has gone far and cal as two plus two equals four. wide. The worst sinners are not beyond Inevitably, people do not want to be its reach. And indeed, many sinners, used by many Churches reminded that by sinning they bring doom weary of the burden of their sins, accept upon themselves. it. They turn to God. He admits them into We often have reason to be in usually parallel the Catholic readings for The Epistle to the Philippians is the the circle of divine life. Qchurches of other Christian faiths and that Sunday and are divided into the sea- source of the second reading. are surprised to find many of them using sons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, the In many respects, the first members of Reflection the same Scripture readings we hear at Triduum, Easter and Ordinary Time. the Church had one foot in the new land This weekend, the Church repeats for Mass—and on the same days. Additional readings are provided for of the Christian Gospel, and the other us the message it proclaimed last week- How does this happen? Who deter- Trinity Sunday, the feasts of Christ the foot in the realm of paganism and sin. end through its Scriptures. We are limited mines the readings for particular Sundays? King and All Saints, and other celebra- This was the circumstance surrounding human beings. We need God. How is it that others follow the same tions, sometimes including observances of the Epistle to the Philippians. In the message, the Church does not schedule? (North saints’ days. Persons in Philippi had embraced leave us in a sense of fatalism, hopeless Carolina) The Churches you visited are undoubt- Christianity, but they had not done so and helpless before the consequences of edly among those who, to some degree, wholeheartedly. As do all humans at our limitations and our sinfulness. Rather, During the l960s, follow this Common Lectionary. times, they lingered on occasion in the always it reassures us that God reaches Aa group of The first lectionaries after Vatican II old world of selfishness and pride. out to us, strengthens us, and forgives us. Scripture and liturgy with Scripture readings for Mass were So, the epistle calls them to Christ. It To find God, to live as Christians, scholars formed what published in 1969. Since then, the lec- calls them to devote everything in their indeed to be truly wise, we must as humans was called the Consul- tionary has been modified a few times. being—mind, body and soul—to Jesus. recognize that we are in every sense quite tation on Common Most revisions involve only variations in Just as the Lord assumed the nature and finite. We create great trouble for ourselves, Texts. Its members, translation. Our Sunday, festive, ritual and appearance of a human by becoming as often as not, if we leave our decisions to including some weekday readings for Mass are based on human, Christians—in order to be authen- our abilities to reason alone. Catholics and representing about a dozen this lectionary. tic—must assume a new nature and a new God is our hope and our guide. He major Christian denominations in the A massive amount of information on way of life. They must transform them- offers us salvation by living as disciples United States and Canada, envisioned the the Catholic lectionary, the Revised selves into the image of Jesus. of Jesus, just as the owner of the vineyard project as a forum for renewal of Christian Common Lectionary and related topics This reading, incidentally, was actually offered life by laboring in the vineyard. worship. may be found under these titles on the a hymn. Members of early Christian com- The choice individually belongs to us. One of their goals became the creation Internet. munities sang it during liturgies to pro- We have the ability to live eternally if we of a common list of Sunday readings that claim their belief in, and love for, the positively respond to God’s great invita- could be followed in their respective I would like to offer a correction to Savior. It proclaims Jesus as Lord, as the tion and resolve to serve the divine will as denominations. They hoped such a lec- Qyour column concerning the Assump- Son of God. It is regarded as one of the our work on earth. † tionary would facilitate more extensive tion of Our Lady. You say it is not defined study and reflection on the Sunday read- teaching that Mary died, only that she was ings, and simplify cooperative prayer and taken into heaven when she finished her My Journey to God worship between congregations. earthly life. Not surprisingly, considering the vari- In fact, the encyclical Munificentissimus ety of theological and liturgical traditions Deus (1950) affirms no less than seven among the participants, the task was not times that she did die. Shouldn’t you set Glory in the Night easy or simple. the record straight? (Rhode Island) A Common Lectionary was first issued There are angels in the tapestry of in 1983, and in l986 the Consultation on It is true that the encyclical refers to evening, Common Texts distributed a draft of the Athe ancient Catholic tradition that Crystal wings flow round the setting Revised Common Lectionary for experi- Mary died before her assumption into sun, ment and revision. heaven. Hues of gold and amber, now just Six years later, in 1992, the consultation Considering the centuries-long debates leaving, published a final text, inviting the various on the subject, however, it is significant As night’s great cloak folds over, day Church communities to implement it in that in the final words formally defining is done. The Dialog Don Blake, CNS photo by their worship. We can now find this lec- the assumption, Pope Pius XII said only tionary, usually with some revisions, in the that God took her to heaven “at the end of My angel made of light must surely worship books of Lutherans, Methodists, her earthly life” (in Latin, “expleto ter- be there, Episcopalians, Presbyterians and other restris vitae cursu”). Such simple flight for her, but not for denominations. The fact that he did not refer explicitly me, Significant similarities exist between to her death, which he easily and expect- She celebrates the heavens and the the Revised Common Lectionary and the edly might have, seems to indicate that, evening, schedule of Catholic Sunday readings as while he agreed with the tradition that she God’s goodnight kiss they were greatly enlarged after Vatican died, he did not wish to make it a matter With morning yet to be. Council II. As in the Catholic lectionary, of defined Catholic faith. there are four Scripture passages (gener- This was the point of my response. By Tess Baker ally from the Old Testament or Acts, the Psalms, the New Testament and the (Questions may be sent to Father John (Tess Baker is a member of St. Jude Parish in Indianapolis.) Gospels) in three-year cycles. Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, IL 61651 or by These readings, especially the Gospels, e-mail in care of [email protected].) † Page 20 The Criterion Friday, September 27, 2002

The Active List

The Criterion welcomes announcements of archdiocesan Robert’s Park, 30th Street and October 2 Church and parish open-to-the-public activities for “The Park Road, Connersville. St. St. Thomas More Parish, Social Gabriel Parish Fall Festival, fried Active List.” Please be brief—listing date, location, event, Hall, 1200 N. Indiana St., chicken dinner served 11 a.m.- Mooresville. Saint Meinrad sponsor, cost and time. Include a phone number for verifi- 3 p.m., games, booths, 11 a.m.- School of Theology, “The Origin cation. No announcements will be taken by telephone. 4p.m. and Vision of the Second Vatican Notices must be in our office by 10 a.m. Monday the week Council (1962-65),” Benedictine of (Friday) publication: The Criterion, The Active List, St. Meinrad Parish, St. Meinrad. Father Matthias Neuman, presen- 1400 N. Meridian St. (hand deliver), P.O. Box 1717, Fall Festival, famous soup, ter, 7-9:15 p.m., $10. Registra- Indianapolis, IN 46206 (mail); 317-236-1593 (fax), chicken, car show, country store, tion: 317-955-6451. [email protected] (e-mail). music, quilts, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. October 4 Immaculate Heart of Mary September 27 September 28 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Provi- Church, 5692 Central Ave., Marian College, St. Francis Hall St. Mary Parish, 317 N. New dence Center, St. Mary-of-the- Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Jersey St., Indianapolis. Annual Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- Woods, “Praying the Labyrinth,” matic Renewal, Mass and heal- Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- International Festival, noon- Barry Donaghue, presenter, $15 10 p.m., music, games, interna- ing service, teaching 7 p.m., matic Renewal, prayer meeting, per person, 1-3 p.m. Information: tional foods. Information: 317- Information: 317-927-6900. 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317- 812-535-3131, ext. 434. 637-3983. 927-6900. October 4-6 Michaela Farm, Oldenburg. Mary’s King’s Village Schoen- St. Philip Neri Parish, Busald St. Ferdinand Church, 840 Sisters of St. Francis, fall cele- statt, Rexville (located on 925 Hall, 550 N. Rural St., Indiana- “No, Paul didn’t send the Corinthians Maryland St., Ferdinand, Ind. bration, “Survival: Reconnecting South, .8 mile east of 421 South, polis. All Because of Agatha, an e-mail. He sent them an e-pistle.” (Diocese of Evansville). Christo- with the Land,” 3-7 p.m. EST, 12 miles south of Versailles. annual fall dinner theater, Fri. pher Walker concert, “An $25 per person, $10 children Schoenstatt Spirituality, 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. play, © 2002 CNS Graphics Evening of Stories and Songs,” under 10, under 2 free. Informa- 2:30 p.m., Mass 3:30 p.m. with Sat. 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. EST. Information: 800- tion: 812-933-0661. Father Elmer Burwinkel. Infor- play, Sun. 1 p.m. dinner, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., fried chicken St. Thomas More Church, 1200 2:30 p.m. play, $18 per person. 880-2777 or 812-367-2777. mation: 812-689-3551 or e-mail dinners served 11 a.m.-1 p.m., N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Reservations: 317-631-8746. Kordes Enrichment Center, 841 [email protected] or log country store, yard sale, used Perpetual adoration. September 27-29 E. 14th St., Ferdinand, Ind. on to Schoenstatt Web site at books, baked goods. Mount Saint Francis Retreat St. Philip Neri Parish, Busald (Diocese of Evansville). Liturgi- www.seidata.com/~eburwink. Weekly Center, 101 Saint Anthony Drive, Hall, 550 N. Rural St., Indiana- cal workshop, “Refreshing and Holy Family Parish, Main Street, Mount St. Francis. Friends of Sundays Reviving Your Ministry,” 9 a.m.- October 1 Oldenburg. Parish Festival, polis. All Because of Agatha, Francis Retreat, “Gospel Living Holy Rosary Church, 520 3 p.m. Information: 800-880- Father Thomas Scecina 9 a.m.-8 p.m., food. Information: annual fall dinner theater, Fri. 2777 or 812-367-2777. in the Spirit of St. Francis of Stevens St., Indianapolis. 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. play, Memorial High School, 5000 812-934-3013. Nowland Ave., Indianapolis. Assisi: Living a Life of Peace in Tridentine Mass, 10 a.m. Sat. 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. St. Louis de Montfort Parish, Archdiocesan Special Education the Modern World,” Fri. 7 p.m.- October 9 play, Sun. 1 p.m. dinner, Sun. 12:30 p.m., suggested offer- St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. 11441 Hague Road, Fishers Task Force, “Surviving with Holy Cross Central School 2:30 p.m. play, $18 per person. (Diocese of Lafayette). Okto- ing $95. Information: 812-923- Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- Special Needs,” 6-9 p.m., $5 per Atrium, 125 N. Oriental St., Reservations: 317-631-8746. berfest, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., food, 8817. polis. Mass in Vietnamese, family. Information: 317-236- Indianapolis. Saint Meinrad games, rides, music. Informa- 2p.m. 1430. October 6 School of Theology, “The Origin Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, tion: 317-842-6778. St. Malachy Parish, 326 N. and Vision of the Second Vatican Christ the King Church, 1827 5333 E. Washington St., Indian- September 29 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Provi- Green St., Brownsburg. Knights Council (1962-65),” Benedictine Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- apolis. Fall Festival, Fri. 5- SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, dence Center, St. Mary-of-the- of Columbus, pancake breakfast, Father Matthias Neuman, presen- polis. Exposition of the Blessed 11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m., Sun. 1347 N. Meridian St., Indiana- Woods, “Praying with 8-11 a.m., free-will offering to ter, 7-9:15 p.m., $10. Registra- Sacrament, 7:30-9 p.m., rosary noon-4 p.m., rides, food, family- polis. Golden Jubilee Mass, Scripture,” Providence Sister benefit pro-life mission. tion: 317-955-6451. for world peace, 8 p.m. style dinners, entertainment, chil- 2 p.m., reception. Information: Alexa Suelzer, presenter, $10 per dren’s games. Information: 317- 317-236-1596 or 1-800-382- person, 7-9 p.m. Information: Pope John XXIII School, 221 W. St. Louis de Montfort Church, St. Gabriel Church, 6000 W. 356-7291. 9836, ext. 1596. 812-535-3131, ext. 434. State St., Madison. Fall bazaar, 11441 Hague Rd., Fishers 34th St., Indianapolis. Spanish (Diocese of Lafayette). Perpetual Mass, 5 p.m. Adoration Anniversary Mass, 7 p.m. Information: 317-845- Mondays St. Mary’s-Of-The Rock Abbey Press Gift Shop 7537. St. Thomas the Apostle Church, — ANNUAL — 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. Daily Rosary, 7:30 p.m. Our Lady of the Greenwood TURKEY FESTIVAL Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian Our Lady of the Greenwood Sunday, October 13, 2002 Fall Sale! St., Greenwood. Perpetual ado- Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Prayer group, (Serving 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM EST) *Sale will be UNDER TENTS ration. and in the BACK ROOM! 7:30 p.m. Holy Rosary Church, 520 — Carry Outs Available — Stevens St., Indianapolis. St. Roch Church, 3600 S. Penn- Great Bargains! sylvania St., Indianapolis. Holy Oct. 4 . . . Friday . . . 10am to 5pm Tridentine (Latin) Mass, Mon.- Adults ...... $7.00 Fri., noon; Wed., Fri., 5:30 p.m. hour, 7 p.m. Children 12 and under ....$3.00 Oct. 5 . . . Saturday . . . 10am to 5pm Information: 317-636-4478. Oct. 6 . . . Sunday . . . 11am to 4pm Marian Center, 3356 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Prayer group, *Inside the Gift Shop: Abbey Press Catalog Items, St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 prayers for priests and religious, 20% off Fall & Christmas Items! Harvest Items, Central Ave., Indianapolis. 9 a.m. Information: 317-257- BEEF, HOG & TURKEY Leave a telephone number to be 2569. Yankee Candles, Christmas Gift Items, Nativity Sets, contacted by a member of the Ornaments, Angels, Santa’s, RAFFLE prayer group. Prayer line: 317- Cordiafonte House of Prayer, Plus **Best Selection of Collectibles in the Area! 767-9479. 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Games and Country Store “DON’T MISS IT!” Monday silent prayer group, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus 7 p.m. Information: 317-543- BETWEEN OLDENBURG AND BROOKVILLE St. Meinrad, IN 47577 (Little Flower) Parish, Chapel, 0154. 17440 St. Mary’s Road, Batesville, Indiana 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. or I-74 – Sunman, Milan Exit 156 812-357-8290 Perpetual adoration. Information: Tuesdays www.abbeypress.com/giftshop 317-357-3546. St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Lic. #98905 Road W., Sellersburg. Shep- herds of Christ rosary, prayers after 7 p.m. Mass. Holy Family Church, Oldenburg, Indiana John Michael Talbot Our Lady of the Greenwood, Madonna Hall, 335 S. Meridian In Concert St., Greenwood. Video series of at Father Corapi, 7 p.m. Informa- Sunday, October 6, 2002 tion: 317-535-2360. St. Lawrence Catholic Church Country Fried Chicken 6944 E. 46th St. Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th and Roast Beef St., Beech Grove. Prayer group, Indianapolis, IN 46226 Serving from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 2:30-3:30 p.m. (317) 546-4065 Supper in Cafeteria St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Beginning at 4:00 PM Central Ave., Indianapolis. 7:00 p.m. Bible sharing, 7 p.m. Informa- Carry-outs available tion: 317-283-5508.

Thursday, October 10, 2002 Games, Crafts, Raffles, Handmade St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday Quilts, Home Baked Goods, Country Dr. E., Indianapolis. Marian Due To Limited Seating Movement of Priests prayer Tickets Are Required Store, Mock Turtle Soup, cenacle, Mass, 7-8 p.m. Informa- Bingo and MORE! tion: 317-842-5580. Suggested Donation Just 3 miles off I-74 at Holy Spirit Church, 7243 E. 10th Batesville-Oldenburg St., Indianapolis. Bible study, Made At Concert: Gospel of John, 7-8:30 p.m. Exit Information: 317-353-9404. $20.00 License #97307 —See ACTIVE LIST, page 21 06 The Criterion Friday,September 27, 2002 Page 21 05 04 03 continued from page 20 02 The Active List, Batesville Deanery 01 00 Cordiafonte House of Prayer, 46th St., Indianapolis. Spanish Oriental St., Indianapolis. Mass Road, Brookville. Exposition of 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. prayer group and conversation, for Catholics in recovery, 5 p.m. the Blessed Sacrament after parishes to host 99 Tuesday silent prayer hour, 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-546- Information: 317-637-2620. 8 a.m. Communion service- 98 7 p.m. Information: 317-543- 4065. 1p.m. 97 0154. First Mondays missionary image 96 Saturdays Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Holy Guardian Angels Church, 95 Wednesdays Clinic for Women (abortion Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., 405 U.S. 52, Cedar Grove. Many Batesville Deanery parishes are hosting prayer 94 Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. clinic), 3606 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. Guardian Angel Eucharistic adoration after 8 a.m. services and Masses with the Missionary Image of Our 93 30th St. (behind St. Michael Indianapolis. Pro-life rosary, Guild board meeting, 9:30 a.m. Mass-5 p.m. Lady of Guadalupe during October, the month of the Holy 9:30 a.m. 92 Church), Indianapolis. Marian Rosary. prayers for priests, 3-4 p.m. First Tuesdays Christ the King Church, 1827 91 The schedule of Masses and veneration with the mis- Information: 317-271-8016. Holy Rosary Church, 520 Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indiana- 90 Stevens St., Indianapolis. 30th St., Indianapolis. Confes- polis. Exposition of the Blessed sionary image is as follows: 89 Our Lady of the Greenwood Tridentine Mass, 9 a.m. sion, 6:45 p.m., Benediction of Sacrament after 7:15 a.m. Mass- Friday, Oct. 4—St. Nicholas Church, Ripley County, 88 Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian the Blessed Sacrament, 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Benediction and ser- 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman, 8 a.m. Mass, venera- 87 St., Greenwood. Rosary and St. Patrick Church, 950 Prospect vice. tion for the remainder of the day. 86 Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 7 p.m. St., Indianapolis. Mass in St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Saturday, Oct. 5—St. Nicholas Church, Ripley County, 85 English, 4 p.m. Road W., Sellersburg. Holy Holy Rosary Church, 520 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman, 8 a.m. Mass followed 84 Archbishop O’Meara Catholic hour for religious vocations, Stevens St., Indianapolis. St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe by rosary. Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Benediction and exposition of Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- 83 Road W., Sellersburg. “Be Not Sunday, Oct. 6—Immaculate Conception Church, 2081 Indianapolis. Adult Survivors of the Blessed Sacrament after ment after 5:30 p.m. Mass-9 a.m. 82 Afraid” holy hour, 3:30- E. County Road 820 S., Millhousen, 11:30 a.m. until Childhood Sexual Abuse, 7 p.m. Mass. Saturday. Information: 317-636- 81 4:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Catholic Social Services pro- 4478. 80 Sunday, Oct. 6—St. Peter Church, Franklin County, gram, 6-8 p.m. Information: 317- First Fridays 79 Monthly 236-1538. St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1723 Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1207 East Road, Brookville, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 78 First Sundays “I” St., Bedford. Exposition of 5333 E. Washington St., Indian- Sunday, Oct. 6—St. Louis Church, 13 St. Louis Place, 77 Immaculate Heart of Mary St. Paul Church, 218 Scheller the Blessed Sacrament after apolis. Exposition of the Blessed Batesville, 5 p.m. Mass in Spanish. 76 Church, 5692 Central Ave., Ave., Sellersburg. Prayer group, 8:30 a.m. Mass-9 p.m., reconcili- Sacrament, prayer service, Monday, Oct. 7—St. Louis Church, 13 St. Louis Place, 75 Indianapolis. Marian Movement 7-8:15 p.m. Information: 812- ation, 4-6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Batesville, 8 a.m. school Mass, veneration for the remain- 74 of Priests prayer cenacle for 246-4555. der of feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary. 73 laity, 1 p.m. Information: 317- Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th St. Anthony Church, 379 N. Wednesday, Oct. 9—St. Mary Church, 203 Fourth St., Fatima Knights of Columbus, Ave., Beech Grove. Mass, Warman Ave., Indianapolis. 72 253-1678. Aurora, 5:30 p.m., rosary. 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- 8:30 a.m., devotions following Exposition of the Blessed 71 Monday, Oct. 14—St. Paul Church, New Alsace, 9798 Holy Rosary Church, 520 polis. Euchre, 1 p.m. Informa- Mass until 5 p.m. Benediction. Sacrament after 5:30 p.m. Mass, 70 tion: 317-638-8416. Information: 317-784-5454. hour of silent prayer and reflec- N. Dearborn Road, Guilford, 6 p.m., rosary. † 69 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- tion followed by Benediction of 68 ment, between Masses, noon- Holy Cross Church, 125 N. St. Peter Church, 1207 East the Blessed Sacrament. † Patronize Our Advertisers 67 5:30 p.m. Information: 317-636- 66 4478. 65 64 SS. Francis and Clare Church, 63 5901 Olive Branch Road, 62 Greenwood. Adoration of the 61 Blessed Sacrament, 7 a.m.- 60 9 p.m., rosary and Divine Mercy Leading the way to 59 Chaplet, 11 a.m. Information: 58 317-859-HOPE. 57 St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 56 Chapel, 46th and Illinois streets, a healthier community. 55 Indianapolis. Prayer service for 54 peace, 6:30-7:15 p.m. 53 52 Thursdays 51 St. Lawrence Chapel, 6944 E. 50 46th St., Indianapolis. Adora- 49 tion of the Blessed Sacrament, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mass. 48 47 Our Lady of the Greenwood 46 Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., 45 Greenwood. Faith Sharing 44 Group, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: 43 317-856-7442. 42 41 St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth 40 St., New Albany. Shepherds of 39 Christ prayers for lay and reli- gious vocations, 7 p.m. 38 37 St. Malachy Church, 326 N. 36 Green St., Brownsburg. Liturgy 35 of the Hours, 7 p.m. Information: 34 317-852-3195. 33 32 Christ the King Chapel, 1827 31 Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- Since its earliest 30 polis. Marian prayers for priests, 29 5:30-6:30 a.m. 28 beginnings, St. Francis Fatima Knights of Columbus, 27 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- 26 polis. Euchre, 7 p.m. Informa- Hospital & Health Centers has 25 tion: 317-638-8416. 24 23 Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, been committed to its community. To meet 22 Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian 21 St., Indianapolis. Adult religious 20 education, 7:30 p.m. Informa- the needs of those it serves, St. Francis offers a full 19 tion: 317-638-5551. 18 range of services including cardiac care, bone marrow transplants, 17 Cordiafonte House of Prayer, 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. 16 Thursday silent prayer group, 15 9:30 a.m. Information: 317-543- OB and women’s services and orthopedic surgery, for which it was recently rated 14 0154. 13 12 Fridays "Best in the Nation." Call (317) 782-7997 for more information. 11 St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. 10 Main St., Plainfield. Adoration 9 of the Blessed Sacrament, 8 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 7 St. Lawrence Parish, Chapel, 6 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. 5 Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- 4 ment, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Benedic- Beech Grove · Indianapolis · Mooresville 3 tion and Mass. www.stfrancishospitals.org 2 1 St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. Page 22 The Criterion Friday, September 27, 2002

Mother of Loree Crowe, Randy LEDFORD, Charlotte McLAUGHLIN, Carletta, 94, SCHAFFER, Anna Louise, and Shawn Greiner. Sister of (Straub), 92, St. Joseph, Holy Family, New Albany, 51, Christ the King, Indian- Dick and Jim Howard. Corydon, Sept. 7. Mother of Sept. 14. Grandmother of one. apolis, Aug. 26. Daughter of Grandmother of six. Frances Gettlefinger, Margaret Great-grandmother of one. Bobbie Schaffer. Sister of Charlie and Mark Schaffer. Rest in peace HAGMAN, Tayli Rose, infant, Smith, Marbeth Thomas and McPHILLIPS, Nicholas D., St. Paul, Tell City, Sept. 5. Paul Ledford. Grandmother of infant, Most Precious Blood, SEXTON, Ellen Patricia Please submit in writing to our Burke. Grandmother of 25. Daughter of Eric and Stacy eight. Great-grandmother of 13. New Middletown, July 30. Son (Diver), 62, St. Pius X, office by 10 a.m. Mon. the Great-grandmother of 15. (Riddle) Hagman. Sister of MAHONEY, Irma C. of Melissa Seipel and Daniel Indianapolis, Sept. 11. Wife of Madison and Breylin Hagman. week of publication; be sure to (Grantz), 80, Holy Family, McPhillips. Grandson of Wanda Timothy Sexton. Mother of BURKS, Shirley Ann Granddaughter of Ronnie and Mary Colleen and Kevin state date of death. Obituaries New Albany, Sept. 19. Mother McPhillips and Don and Phyllis (Brown), 71, St. Barnabas, Connie Hagman and Bob and Sexton. Sister of Michael of archdiocesan priests and Indianapolis, Sept. 12. Mother of Lynn Rhoads and Kathleen Seipel. religious sisters serving our Rose Riddle. Great-grand- Staser. Sister of Helen Broadus, Diver. Grandmother of four. of Susan Chatman and David daughter of Richard and Lillian ONCIU, Anna, 91, St. Monica, archdiocese are listed elsewhere Mary Rhodes and William SILNES, Mary Ellen, 101, Burks. Sister of Maxine Brunson and Mary Hagman. Indianapolis, Sept. 12. Mother in The Criterion. Order priests Grantz. Grandmother of two. St. Joseph, Indianapolis, Hartman, Jean Heltz and Clark of Anita Wahlstrom and George and brothers are included here, Brown. Grandmother of seven. HINKLE, Marin, infant, Great-grandmother of three. Sept. 7. Mother of Mary Ann unless they are natives of the St. Malachy, Brownsburg, Motorojescu. Winkle, John, Thomas and DUNN, Charles James, 64, McINTYRE, Mary E. archdiocese or have other Sept. 10. Daughter of Kevin OSHURAK, Theodore Frank, William Silnes. Grandmother of Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, (Ingermann), 84, St. Gabriel, connections to it. and Susan Hinkle. Sister of Sr., 70, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, 12. Great-grandmother of 15. Sept. 16. Husband of Mary L. Colin and Tyler Hinkle. Connersville, Sept. 15. Mother BENKO, Angeline, 87, Sacred Sept. 7. Father of Pamela Bell, Great-great-grandmother of (Biron) Dunn. Father of Granddaughter of Harlan and of Jane Cooley and Jim Heart, Clinton, Sept. 7. Mother Linda Winter and Theodore one. Charles, Daniel and Michael Carol Hinkle and Dan and Ingermann. Stepmother of of Sharene Wallenbrock and Oshurak Jr. Grandfather of eight. Dunn. Brother of Patty Gesser Sandy Young. Dixie Greenlaw and Deanne STAASHELM, John Thomas Benko. Sister of Lena and Robert Dunn. Grandfather Great-grandfather of one. Raymond, 68, St. Anthony of HASSELBURG, Anna G. Beier. Sister of Isabelle Reed. Gedrick and Rudolph Theisz. of four. Grandmother of five. Step- SCHEIBLE, Roy, 89, Padua, Clarksville, Sept. 7. Grandmother of one. (Byrne), 100, Good Shepherd, ELMORE, Dorothy E. Indianapolis, Aug. 26. Mother of grandmother of five. Great- St. Joseph, Corydon, Sept. 14. Husband of Janet Staashelm. BOVA, Patricia A., 65, (Johnson), 88, St. Anthony, Ruby Warmouth, Charles and grandmother of seven. Step- Father of Ramona Scheible- Father of Lisa Carter and Kathy St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Aug. 30. Mother Richard Hasselburg. Sister of great-grandmother of six. Jacobs. Warth. † Sept. 13. Mother of Kathryn of Carrie Logan, Margaret, Clara “Betty” Short and Michael (Bova) Stein and Joseph Bova. Cecil and James Clements. Byrne. Grandmother of seven. Grandmother of two. Grandmother of eight. Great- Great-grandmother of 10. Great- Vietnamese BOZZELLI, Nicholas G., 88, grandmother of eight. great-grandmother of 13. cardinal Our Lady of Lourdes, Indian- FORTWENDEL, Cletus F. KNIES, Mary Elizabeth, 79, apolis, Sept. 10. Father of Sara “Pete,” 75, St. Pius, Troy, St. Paul, Sellersburg, Sept. 2. dies Bozzelli-Levine, Monica Sept. 5. Husband of Hazel Mother of Doris, Linda and Burrows, Anita Campo, Rosalie Fortwendel. Father of Martha David Knies. Sister of Mellie Vietnamese Cardinal Medjesky, Mary Grace Francois Xavier Nguyen Cutrell, Annette Doherty, Cletus Despain, Ruby Thompson, Alessia Giuliani, CPP CNS photo by Phillippe, Carla Zickmund, Jr., Jerry, Tim and Tony Howard, Ray and Robert Bell. Van Thuan receives the Joseph, Michael and Vincent Fortwendel. Brother of Clarrisa Grandmother of three. Great- eucharistic gifts at a Bozzelli. Brother of Grace Huff, Dolores Milam, Mary grandmother of three. church service in Rome Bozzelli and Mary Micucci. Milam and Lucille Price. KREMER, Frances M., 88, on Oct. 14, 2001. The head Grandfather of 32. Great-grand- Grandmother of 13. St. Peter, Franklin County, of the Pontifical Council father of seven. GRADY, Ryan Michael, 25, Brookville, Sept. 9. Wife of for Justice and Peace died BROWN, Altha (Seipel), 95, St. Malachy, Brownsburg, John Kremer. Mother of Fran on Sept. 16 in Rome after St. Joseph, Corydon, Sept. 3. Sept. 14. Father of Hayden Fradkin, Bob, Dave, Frank and an extended battle with Mother of Paul and Robert Grady. Son of Carol Kelly and John Kremer. Sister of Anna cancer. He was 74 . Brown. Grandmother of four. Thomas Grady. Brother of Mae Feller and Robert Great-grandmother of four. Breanne and Megan Grady. Kirschner. Grandmother of 11. BURKE, Mary Magdalene, Grandson of Alice Bowels and LAWHORN, John Edward, 91, St. Anthony, Clarksville, Patricia and Thomas Grady. 78, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Sept. 13. Mother of Mary Sue GREINER, Marian, 63, Sept. 10. Father of Pati Ann Mann, Ellen Simon, Donald, St. Gabriel, Connersville, Redel, John and Rusty Dr. Kevin, Shawn and William Sept. 18. Wife of James Greiner. Lawhorn. Grandfather of three. Los Angeles Archdiocese cuts staff and closes offices to reduce budget LOS ANGELES (CNS)—The Los ity of people with other jobs. Before the ecu- Angeles Archdiocese is laying off dozens menical office was created, for instance, that of employees and closing some offices to work was done by a priest who also was cover a $4.3 million budget deficit. assigned to a parish, he explained. About 60 jobs will be eliminated—or As of Sept. 20, some departments had yet just under 7 percent of the 400 archdioce- to notify employees about their job status, san employees. but Tamberg said that process should be TV MASS Offices being closed include Respect Life, completed within a week. Severance pack- Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, ages, job placement assistance and counsel- Ministry to Persons with Disabilities, Ethnic ing would be available to those losing their TV Mass can be seen at Groups Ministry and Ministry with Lesbian jobs, he said. and Gay Catholics, according to archdioce- Three other large archdioceses have had 6:30 a.m. every Sunday on san spokesman Tod Tamberg. dramatic cuts in budget and staff over the The staff of the offices for detention and last 18 months. WTTV/WB4 Indianapolis. campus ministries will be cut by as much The New York Archdiocese in May 2001 as half and the religious education depart- closed 11 departments and laid off 23 ment will reduce its programs. workers to save about $1.4 million a year Tamberg attributed the budget shortfall in expenses. The archdiocese cited an oper- to factors that include a decrease in invest- ating budget deficit that had grown to $20 We invite you to participate in the financial ment income from endowment funds. million after several years of using reserve Fundraising for the new $189 million funds and selling some property to cover underwriting of this weekly program. Please send Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels and the revenue shortfall. settlements in lawsuits over sexual abuse The Archdiocese of Miami recently laid contributions to: by priests were not factors, he said. off 16 of 160 employees at the pastoral cen- The cuts followed the refusal of the ter, citing a $31 million drop in the value of Catholic Communications Center Archdiocesan Finance Council earlier in its investment portfolio over the last two September to approve a budget for fiscal years. P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1410 year 2003 that called for $4.3 million in In June, the Boston Archdiocese deficit spending in a $42 million budget. announced its operating budget would be cut ◆ ◆ ◆ Under canon law, the finance council must by a third—from $24 million to $16 mil- approve the operating budget. lion—and that 15 employees would be laid Write or call for a free copy of the weekly Tamberg explained that, for the past two off. In addition to the market downturn, the years, reserve funds have supplemented the archdiocese cited reduced contributions to missal for your use at home. operational expenses. The archdiocese’s the Church as a factor in Boston’s budget fixed operating costs had continued to crunch. increase despite a decline in revenue from In Los Angeles, Tamberg said the archdio- 317-236-1585 market-based accounts. cese has paid $3.6 million in settlements for The offices to be closed were chosen child sex abuse cases since 1985. Other law- or because they primarily serve coordinating suits are pending, but Tamberg said other functions for services at the parish level, than setting aside funds for contingencies, it 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1585 Tamberg said. was difficult to plan for such liabilities. In programs like that of the Respect Life As for the new cathedral—dedicated on Office and ministries to special groups, for Labor Day—Tamberg said most of its Sponsored by instance, “the core ministry actually occurs fundraising occurred in the 1990s, when in parishes” and is not necessarily going to capital markets were strong. All fundraising be curtailed if the archdiocese no longer for the cathedral was separate from funds St. Vincent provides a staff person to help facilitate the used for archdiocesan operations, he said. efforts, he told Catholic News Service. On Sept. 2, Los Angeles Cardinal Roger The Criterion Hospitals and Tamberg said he expected functions like M. Mahony announced that the cost of the Health Services that of the Ecumenical and Interreligious cathedral construction had been fully Affairs Office would become the responsibil- funded. † The Criterion Friday, September 27, 2002 Page 23

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Positions Available ...... Business Manager Business Manager Priest The Franciscan at St. Leonard is currently seeking Applications are now being accepted for St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis is seeking a business manager to serve as a steward delegated by the Pastor to a Retired or Semi-retired priest for sacramental the Business Manager position at our oversee the physical and financial resources and personnel ministry at our retirement campus located in south side Indianapolis parish. procedures of the parish in a manner that reflects Gospel Centerville, Ohio. values and good business practices. Responsibilities The successful candidate will have a busi- include maintaining financial records and files, adminis- Sacramental ministry includes Daily Mass, occa- tering the budget process, supervising secretarial and sional funeral, emergency anointing and monthly ness related degree with at least 5 years maintenance staff and coordinating purchasing. anointing in our Health and Rehabilitation of experience in accounting management. This position requires knowledge of accounting principles Center. and practices, excellent interpersonal and organizational Supervisory and administrative skills are skills and an understanding of and appreciation for the Stipend will be commensurate with diocesan guide- a must. values and teachings of the Catholic Church. All candi- lines. Room and board are provided on campus. dates must have a college degree in a related field and/or Please contact Dolores Schuermann for more Send résumé with salary history and ref- 5 to 10 years of business experience. information: erences by October 8th to: Please send résumé, salary history and list of references to: Ed Isakson The Franciscan at St. Leonard Fr. James Farrell Director, Human Resources 8100 Clyo Rd. Archdiocese of Indianapolis Centerville, OH 45458 8300 Rahke Road P.O. Box 1410 937-439-7105 Indianapolis, IN 46217 Indianapolis, IN 46206 E-mail: [email protected] Sponsored by the Sister of St. Francis, Sylvania, Ohio Fax: (317) 887-8932 Fax: (317) 261-3389 Member of Franciscan Services Corporation E-mail: [email protected] Equal Opportunity Employer Diversity Workplace Employer Page 24 The Criterion Friday, September 27, 2002

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