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www.archindy.org February 4, 2000 Vol. XXXIX, No. 17 50¢ Pope plans to Birth of a parish canonize Blessed Katharine Drexel Pastor tells VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope John Paul II plans to canonize Blessed Katharine parishioners to Drexel, the U.S. heiress who dedicated her life to defending and educating African- follow St. Teresa Americans and Native Americans. During a Jan. 27 meeting with the Benedicta’s Congregation for Sainthood Causes, the pope published a decree recognizing as a devotion to prayer miracle the 1994 healing, following prayers to Blessed Katharine, of a U.S. toddler born By Mary Ann Wyand deaf. The Vatican did not announce a date for BRIGHT—Father William Marks, the the canonization ceremony, but people founding pastor of St. Teresa Benedicta familiar with Pope John Paul’s Holy Year of the Cross Parish in Bright, asked char- calendar said Blessed Katharine probably ter members to “live in hope and function would be declared a saint during an Oct. 1 in prayer” during an 11 a.m. liturgy on Mass at the Vatican. Jan. 30 that celebrated the establishment The decree in Blessed Katharine’s cause of the newest parish in the archdiocese. was one of 11 promulgated at the Jan. 27 More than 500 people filled the chairs meeting. The others included recognition of and bleachers in the gymnasium of the new the miracles needed for the beatification of Bright Elementary School to mark the Pope John XXIII and of Redemptorist founding of the parish under the patronage Father Francis Xavier Seelos, a German of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. who worked among immigrants in New Born in 1891 at Speyer, Germany, Orleans in the mid-1800s. Edith Stein was a teacher who converted Also during the meeting, the pope offi- from Judaism and became a Discalced cially recognized Vietnam’s earliest martyr,

Carmelite nun in 1933. She was killed in Ann Wyand Photo by Mary Andrew, a lay catechist who was killed in the Nazi concentration camp at Father William Marks, founding pastor of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish in Bright, dis- 1644. The 111 Vietnamese martyrs canon- Auschwitz, Germany, in 1942. plays an original watercolor painting of the saint during a Jan. 30 liturgy celebrating the establish- ized in 1988 were killed between 1745 and Pope John Paul II canonized Blessed ment of the new Batesville Deanery parish. 1862. Teresa Benedicta on Oct. 11, 1998, dur- The decree of martyrdom clears the ing a ceremony in St. Peter’s Square. a faith-filled life of prayer during wartime. … and she died because of her faith. way for Andrew’s beatification without the St. Teresa Benedicta is a wonderful “She faced more obstacles than we “That power of Christ is not just for necessity of a miracle. patroness for the parish, Father Marks could ever imagine,” he said, yet “she saw saints,” Father Marks said. “We can have The pope also issued decrees recogniz- explained in his homily, because she lived the power of Christ and opened her heart See PARISH, page 8 ing the martyrdom of a diocesan priest who died in a Thai prison during World War II and of Peter Calungsod, a lay Filipino catechist killed in 1672 in Guam. Residents pull together to create new parish Introducing the causes to the pope, Archbishop Jose Saraiva Martins, prefect By Mary Ann Wyand Last January, Archbishop Daniel M. As the Catholic Community of of the Congregation for Sainthood Causes, Buechlein assigned Father William Northeast Dearborn County grew larger, called Blessed Katharine “an authentic BRIGHT—In the Gospel of Matthew, Marks to minister to Catholics in north- liturgies were scheduled at the pioneer” in the struggle to recognize the Christ tells the disciples, “For where east Dearborn County and explore the Providence Presbyterian Church in dignity and civil rights of African- two or three are gathered together in my feasibility of establishing a new parish Bright at 5 p.m. on Saturdays and in the Americans and Native Americans in the name, there am I in the midst of them” in that area of the Batesville Deanery. multipurpose room of the Taverne on United States. † (Mt 18:20). The first liturgies were held in the Lake at Hidden Valley Lake at And that, in essence, is the story of homes, much like the small Church 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sundays. For more the founding of the newest parish in the communities in the early days of On Dec. 9, the Catholic Community archdiocese. Christianity. See BRIGHT, page 9 on the life of Blessed Katharine A brief meeting leads to Drexel, see five decades of marriage page 28.

By Susan M. Bierman

BLOOMINGTON—Ray and Mary Jane Olley vividly remem- ber the day they met more than 50 years ago. Ray was in the Navy and his ship was docked in Chicago. He was hanging his laundry out to dry when Mary Jane, her sister and another girl came walking by to catch a train. “They were laughing at my laundry,” Ray said. At the time, Ray, 76, was 21 years old and Mary Jane, 72, was 17. The girls stopped to talk to Ray and there on the Michigan Avenue Bridge, Mary Jane and Ray exchanged addresses. It was the beginning of a romance that would lead to a lifetime of memo- ries and seven children in nearly 54 years of marriage. They said it has been a marriage that has been sustained by a Photo by Susan M. Bierman lot of love and patience and their Catholic faith. Ray and Mary Jane Olley of Bloomington read letters they wrote to each Not long after their brief chance meeting in Chicago, Ray’s ship other during their two-and-a-half-year courtship some 50 years ago. went down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. Upon arrival, Ray found that Mary Jane had mailed three letters to him. Although she didn’t know him, Mary Jane said she wrote the letters because World War II was going on and women were Marriage Supplement, page 11. See MARRIED, page 3 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, February 4, 2000 Five Indiana dioceses plan state education convention Religious educators from Indiana’s five and the Westin Suites at Keystone at the Another keynote speaker will be sentation entitled “Catholic and All dioceses will meet Oct. 17-19 in Crossing. Father Robert Hater, professor emeritus Grown Up.” Indianapolis for the Indiana Conference “This event is a golden opportunity in the religious studies department of the Other convention opportunities will of Catechetical Leaders State Conven- for catechetical leaders to grow profes- University of Dayton and professor of include an optional pre-convention tion—“God’s Call, Our Challenge: A sionally in the ministry of faith forma- systematic and pastoral theology at the retreat and break-out sessions on practi- New Beginning.” tion and religious education,” said Frank Athenaeum in Cincinnati, Ohio. He will cal issues led by experienced catecheti- Parish directors and coordinators of J. Zolvinski, director of religious educa- address the convention on “Discipleship: cal leaders. religious education, faith formation and tion, Diocese of Gary, and a member of A Hope-Filled Response to the Spirit of A large number of publishers and other catechetical leaders throughout the the planning committee. Jesus.” vendors will exhibit the most current state are invited to attend the biennial Jesuit Father J-Glenn Murray, director Father Hater is a diocesan priest who resources for religious education and conference. of the Office for Pastoral Liturgy, has written 12 books, the most recent faith formation. The event is a collaborative effort of Diocese of Cleveland, will be a keynote being The Search for Meaning: Myth and For more information on the confer- the offices of religious education from speaker on “Liturgy and Catechesis, Mystery in the New Millennium. ence, contact Dr. Harry J. Dudley at the the five dioceses of Indiana and the Telling the Good Oct. 18 at the banquet dinner, Kate Archdiocese of Indianapolis Office of Association of Directors of Religious News.” Father Murray is a nationally Ristow, curriculum consultant for Catholic Education, department of faith Education in Indiana. celebrated speaker and teacher of Resources for Christian Living, and con- formation, at 317-236-1446 or 800-382- The conference will be held in Indian- homiletics. He is known for his dynamic, tributing editor for Catechist magazine, 9836, ext. 1446. † apolis at the Sheraton Indianapolis North motivational style. will reflect on Catholic identity in a pre- Jubilee year means no tuition at one Catholic school

OAK HARBOR, Ohio (CNS)—It’s a John Paul II’s jubilee year challenge, “Everyone agreed,” said Father always a burden with a small school.” move that might send a Catholic school “Open Wide the Doors to Christ,” in Peiffer. “The Holy Spirit was alive in While forgoing tuition did not seem business manager into shock: no tuition their parish. that room.” The pastor to make business sense, he said, the income for a full year. Bishop Hoffman said the committee recog- parish leaders felt it was needed to take Yet that’s exactly what St. Boniface announced diocesan debt nized the implications for the jubilee year seriously. School in Oak Harbor is doing to mark cancellations at the start ‘What better way the parish’s finances but “What better way can we express our the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000. of the new year. can we express our decided to trust the Lord faith and recognize the jubilee year than “Business-wise, this doesn’t make When the school coun- and count on the people’s doing this for our parents and students?” any sense at all,” said Greg Greggila, cil and finance committee faith and recognize goodness. he asked. head of the parish finance committee met in mid-January, the the jubilee year The school, which has During the discussion, he said, com- and a supporter of the decision. main business on its 51 children from kinder- mittee members recalled the example of Taking inspiration from Toledo agenda was next year’s than doing this for garten through fifth grade, the apostles who left their boats and nets Bishop James R. Hoffman’s jubilee-year tuition fees. The big ques- our parents and currently charges $1,000 a to follow Jesus. cancellation of some $1.4 million in tion going into the meet- year for children of “In voting for this jubilee year deci- debts owed to the diocese, the St. Boni- ing was whether to freeze students?’ parishioners and $1,800 a sion, the people at that meeting had the face Parish finance committee and tuition at the current level year for those who do not courage to step out of the boat,” he said. school council decided to drop tuition or increase it. belong to the parish. Kathryn Daney, St. Boniface’s princi- charges for the 2000-01 school year. Father Peiffer said the discussion “Because our school is so small, our pal and catechetical leader, agreed. “It “The example of our bishop offering started with a suggestion of “freezing parish subsidy is higher than average,” was truly one of the most powerful reli- such generosity expressed so practically tuition in honor of the jubilee year ... Greggila said. “It’s always a struggle, gious experiences in my life,” she said. † made me think and pray,” said the pas- but then we thought, wouldn’t it be nice tor, Father James E. Peiffer. if we could just ‘open wide the doors’ of He told the Catholic Chronicle, the school to anyone, and before long Toledo diocesan newspaper, that we had consensus.” St. Boniface parishioners had been dis- Several people, including Greggila, Official Appointments cussing how they could take up Pope suggested charging no tuition at all. Effective Jan. 20, 2000 St. Mary, Richmond, for a six-year term. Rev. Aloys Jost, O.F.M., St. Louis Effective Feb. 9, 2000 Province of the Sacred Heart, to provide Rev. Bernard R. Cox, pastor of sacramental assistance and other ministry kemper CPA group LLC St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, and St. Mary, to the Hispanic community of the Mitchell, reappointed to a second six-year Certified Public Accountants and Consultants Archdiocese of Indianapolis. term. Effective Jan. 30, 2000 Effective Feb. 16, 2000 Rev. William G. Marks to pastor of Rev. Kenneth J. Ciano, from associate St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, pastor of St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, to Ronald J. Dezelan, CPA Dearborn County, for a six-year term. administrator pro-tem of Holy Rosary, Seelyville. Mark W. Boehmer, CPA Effective Feb. 1, 2000 These appointments are from the office of the Nicole Woodmansee, CPA Rev. Todd Riebe from administrator to Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., pastor of Holy Family, St. Andrew and Archbishop of Indianapolis.

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And as he began receiving more and Fifty-four MARRIED more letters from Mary Jane, Ray said, “I years later, Mary continued from page 1 started to feel that this was the type of Jane and Ray person that I would want to spend my life Olley are still as encouraged out of a sense of patriotism to with.” happy as they write to servicemen. Ray and Mary Jane continued to write were when they However, she also admits that she to each other for the next two-and-a-half first met. thought Ray was cute and she was inter- years. They had to number their letters Their seven ested in him. so the questions and answers would cor- children range in Mary Jane never believed she would relate. age between 38 hear from him again, but Ray answered Because WWII was going on, security and 52. the three letters. was tight and Ray said a Navy officer Ray and Mary He remembered how he felt when he censored their letters. Jane, who are arrived in New Orleans and read the let- “It was a rather touchy thing to be members of ters from Mary Jane. writing a person letters knowing that St. John the “I don’t know if it’s old fashioned by someone is reading them,” Ray said. Apostle Parish in today’s standards, but my thoughts in life One of Ray’s letters to Mary Jane had Bloomington, were to one day marry a lovely woman, been censored. A couple of sentences agreed that 53 become a good father, and raise a happy were literally cut out of the letter with years of marriage family,” Ray said. scissors. Ray can’t recall what it was that hasn’t been easy. he had written. Ray believes that In 1945, Ray had fulfilled his Navy every marriage term and went back home to Hillsdale, has its rough N.J. He got a job in his hometown, but times; however when the company went on strike he he never had any decided to hop a train and visit Mary doubt about his Jane in Chicago. commitment. He stayed with her older brother, “It hasn’t been Conrad, who lived about two blocks a smooth road, Photos by Susan M. Bierman from Mary Jane’s parent’s house. His but it’s been a Mary Jane and Ray Olley have kept the letters that they wrote to each visit lasted about a week. wonderful road,” other during their two-and-a-half year courtship prior to their marriage on Ray went back to Chicago from New he said. June 22, 1946. Jersey to visit Mary Jane for a second Looking back, time. This time he drove in a small car. the couple remembers facing many chal- work,” Ray said. The journey took him about 26 hours—a lenges in 1949. That year, Ray was work- He added that four things have made trip that today would take about 17 ing with Western Electric when his posi- the marriage work—faith, hope, compas- hours due to improved road conditions. tion and pay were downgraded. Ray and sion and charity. During this visit on March 9, 1946, the Mary Jane had just had their second child After five decades of marriage, the couple got engaged. Mary Jane, chaper- and had just bought a house. couple said they don’t feel unique, but oned by an older sister, traveled to New “1949 was a bad year and we had they could be an example to engaged Jersey to meet Ray’s parents and siblings some trying times,” Ray said. and newly married couples today. and to set a wedding date. Things started looking up when Ray “I hope by what we’ve done and where The Olleys were married four months got another job. we are today—walking with the Lord— later on June 22, 1946, at St. Donatus The Olleys said their Catholic faith that it will give others the hope that it can Church in Blue Island, Ill. has seen them through the good times be done,” Ray said. He was 23 and she was 19. and bad times and helped keep their Mary Jane added that the recipe to a Ray remembers that “she was late” for marriage together the past 53 years. successful marriage is “to love one Mary Jane Olley looks at her wedding dress that the ceremony and Mary Jane recalls that “I felt that the holiness and the faith another, pray together, trust each other, she wore on June 22, 1946. “it was a very, very happy day.” would give it the strength to make it and be honest.” †

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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, Executive Editor Greg A. Otolski, Managing Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Fourth-graders Editorial share wisdom with the archbishop Marriage in 2000 ast fall, the fourth grade of Dear future priest, Being arch- St. Nicholas School in bishop is an honor and it is both fun his issue includes a special sec- expected women to remain virgins until Sunman sent me thank you and hard work. There are a lot of tion on marriage. As we publish marriage, as it still did through the first Lnotes for being archbishop. Catholics and a lot of churches and Tit, we feel a certain sense of frus- half of the 20th century, early mar- Their messages are a good way to a lot of needs in the 39 counties of tration that the institution of marriage riages were common. Today, according finish up celebrating Catholic the archdiocese, so there is a lot to seems to be going the way of the dodo to surveys done by Purdue University Schools Week! bird. sociologist James Davidson and his care about. But, it means a lot to The latest statistics about marriage team, not only have U.S. cultural atti- My mom taught fourth grade, know that when God calls us to are discouraging, to say the least. tudes changed, but so have the beliefs and I enjoyed visiting her classroom serve him in the Church in a special According to Chicago’s National of American Catholics. Despite the because of the candor, enthusiasm way, God gives us the help we need Opinion Research Center, in a report Church’s clear teachings to the con- and sense of gratitude so apparent at to do what he asks. So, when you released a couple months ago, only trary, only 20 percent of post-Vatican II that age. Here are some welcome become a priest, God will give you 26 percent of all U.S. households are Catholics believe that premarital sex is remarks. the help you need, and it will be fun composed of married couples with chil- always morally wrong and 71 percent “I am in 4th grade. … I play foot- and hard work and very worthwhile. dren. Twenty-five years ago it was believe that premarital sex is “entirely ball in Sunman, In. I go to school at It is really great to know, too, that a 45 percent and was the most common up to the individual.” St. Nicholas. It is a good school. I lot of good folks will help you. I am living arrangement for adults. American culture no longer expects play baseball to. Here is a verse happy you plan to be a priest, and I Today, according to the survey, only women to remain virgins until mar- 56 percent of all adults are married, riage. Quite the opposite. For decades from the Bible: ‘Whenever I cried will pray for you specially. down from 75 percent back in 1972. now, our entertainment media have out to the Lord I was answered from “Dear Archbishop D. B., my That’s some change. encouraged premarital sex. That’s one holy mountain.’ … I am praying for name is…. I live in Sunman, In. I go Meanwhile, it has become socially of the reasons it has become socially you. Your friend … ” to St. Nicholas in the Sothurn East acceptable for unmarried couples to live acceptable for unmarried couples to Dear friend, I am glad that in the of Indiana. … I want to know do together. Almost one-third of all U.S. live together. The acceptance of pre- middle of your sports activities you you read a bible when you r on a households—32 percent—are composed marital sex has destroyed one of the also have prayer on your mind. I am plane to go see the Pope. I like to of unmarried couples, double the strongest incentives for young couples impressed! read the bible when I go see my reli- 16 percent reported in 1972. Unmarried to marry. “Hi! I am 9 years old… I am in tives. The most best part of the bible couples living together now outnumber Meanwhile, the divorce rate contin- the fourth grade and go to is the Psalms. What do you do more, married couples with children. ues to be high. According to a different Locally, The Indianapolis Star has survey, 25 percent of all American St. Nicholas. I live in Sunman on a read the bible or pray the rosary? I reported that almost 43 percent of births adults now have been divorced at least farm with my Mom, Dad and my pretty much do both. … I like to in Indianapolis are to unmarried once. The rate for Catholics isn’t far two brothers. I have 10 cows, 18 hear the gosbles in Church. I would women. below the national rate; it is now 21 chickens, 3 cats and one dog. My like to see the pope and see him in What about the children? Only percent. favorite sports are basketball and Mass… I help my dad work before slightly more than half of U.S. chil- The decline in the number of mar- baseball. You are doing a good job. church. Then my mom calls me in to dren—51 percent—live with their two ried couples with children has forced When I grow up I would like to take a shower. I get ready to go to biological parents. It was 73 percent in changes in the Catholic Church. come and visit you. I am praying for church and then we go to church.” 1972. Most of the rest live with a parent Homilists must be aware that probably you. Got to go.” Dear friend of the Bible and the and a stepparent, whether married or only one in four of the adults in their Dear Got to go, I am glad that as rosary and the pope, Yes, I pray the unmarried, but 18 percent live in single- congregations are married with chil- parent homes. It was 5 percent in 1972. dren. Principals and teachers must also a fourth-grade girl you already want psalms and read selections from the There undoubtedly are numerous rea- keep that in mind when planning pro- to be connected to the Church Bible when I fly to Rome to see the sons for the decline in the marriage rate. grams. Needless to say, it makes their through meeting your archbishop. I pope. I do that every day no matter Part of it is economic, since the govern- work harder. hope to meet you in Sunman some where I am. I pray the rosary every ment insists on taxing married couples We can insist that the nuclear family time. day, too. When I can, I swim laps more than it does two single persons is central to God’s plan and that every- “Hi! … I am 9 and ¾. I have one for exercise and I pray the rosary who live together. Unmarried couples thing possible should be done to pro- brother… I have glasses. My brother while I swim. I am glad you like to do sometimes live together so they mote healthy family life, but it’s diffi- is bothering me to play with him, hear the Gospels in church. You don’t have the expenses of separate cult to counteract all the influences of but I want to write to you. I weigh might have to work on your apartments or homes and they aren’t our society that are hostile to families. 93 pounds, but it is all muscle… I spelling, but you have something ready to make the commitment of mar- “Married with children” remains the need more room! Good bye! Your more important—family roots in the riage. ideal. It is the way God intended for But the change in moral attitudes has children to be reared. We as a society bud, … ” practice of your faith. We don’t hear probably changed perspectives toward can reverse the current trend against Dear bud, I am sorry you ran out many children like you talk about marriage far more. When our culture that ideal if we really want to. † of room on your note card because the Bible, the rosary, helping dad, you write a good letter. You ran out obeying mom and going to church. — John F. Fink of room because you were telling me Keep it up! about your family and your brother. It’s hard work and demands a lot I would love to quote all you wrote of sacrifice, but the testimony of our to me, but I wouldn’t want to embar- children tells us our schools are rass you and your family. I am so making a difference! I take this glad that you think so much of your opportunity to thank our pastors and family. You love them and they love other pastoral leaders who make our you a lot. That is very encouraging! schools work and all of you who “Dear Archbishop, … I go to support Catholic education. I com- St. Nicholas School. … I was won- mend you parents who sacrifice to Published weekly except the last week of December and the first week of January. Mailing Address: 1400 N. Meridian Street, Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. Periodical dering if it was hard or easy being send your children to our schools. I Postage Paid at Indianapolis, IN. Copyright © 2000 Criterion Press, Inc. ISSN 0574-4350. the Archbishop. When I grow up I and many others are working hard am going to be a priest. P.S. Please to make our schools more affordable Phone Numbers: Postmaster: write back.” for everybody. † Main office: ...... 317-236-1570 Send address changes to The Criterion, Advertising ...... 317-236-1572 P.O. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Letters to the Editor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Headline lacks sensitivity ing about the next Holy Father at this time. I read two interesting items in two Pope John Paul is aging. We all age. different newspapers on Jan. 14. The It is obvious when we see him on TV first was the Page-One headline in The that he is not as robust as when he Criterion. It said: “Next Pope has ‘big accepted the papal mantle. He is not in Estudiantes del shoes to fill,’ historians say.” the hospital. Because he is not at death’s The other item was a letter to “Dear door, this headline seems very inappro- Abby” in The Indianapolis Star. It read: priate to me. “Dear Abby: I read with interest the The test of appropriateness is to make cuarto grado letter in which Ernest A. Schlichler Sr. a substitution or two in the wording. described how hospital visitors subject Instead of the words Next pope try sub- patients to stress. I, too, have seen this. stituting the words His next wife, or Our “While my father was in the hospital next pastor (or bishop), or Her next hus- comparten sabiduría recovering from a stroke, his many band, or Our next boss. There probably friends came to wish him well. He could are other designations that also could be barely talk because of the paralysis, so substituted, but these are enough to they talked among themselves. At one make the point. point, he called me to his bedside, and, As Christians, we are expected to be con el arzobispo speaking with great difficulty, said, ‘Tell them to leave. They’re talking about the thoughtful of others. In spite of the Holy high price of funerals.’ ” Father’s failing health, and in spite of dades en los 39 condados de la It’s very easy to see the lack of sensi- the fact that everyone at the Vatican on l otoño pasado el cuarto grado de down through all the cardinals and bish- la escuela St. Nicholas en archidiócesis, así que hay mucho que tivity of those in the hospital room dur- se debe atender. No obstante, es ing visiting hours. I find the same lack ops making up the hierarchy need to be Sunman, Indiana, me envió notas prepared for the eventuality of the death Ede agradecimiento por ser arzo- importante saber que cuando Dios nos of sensitivity in the Page-One headline of the Holy Father, I feel that this head- bispo. ¡Sus mensajes son una buena llama a servirle en la Iglesia de una of The Criterion. Granted, the Holy line and its placement on Page One of manera para acabar la celebración de manera especial, nos da la ayuda Father is most unlikely to see the head- The Criterion reinforces the politics of la Semana de las Escuelas Católicas! necesaria para hacer lo que pide. Así line on Page One of The Criterion. the Church, rather than Church teaching. Mi mamá enseñaba el cuarto grado que cuando te hagas sacerdote, Dios However, I consider it very bad taste for y me gustaba visitar a su clase debido te dará la ayuda que necesites, y el the cardinals and bishops to be speculat- See LETTERS, page 24 al candor, entusiasmo y sentido de trabajo será divertido y difícil y muy valioso. También es realmente mar- gratitud que es tan evidente en los Research for the Church/James D. Davidson niños de aquella edad. He aquí algunos avilloso saber que habrá muchas bue- gratos comentarios. nas personas para ayudarte. Estoy “Estoy en el 4º grado. … Juego contento de que pienses hacerte sacer- Meaning of work: fútbol americano en Sunman, Indiana. dote y oraré por ti de una manera Asisto a la escuela en St. Nicholas. Es especial. una buena escuela. Juego tamvien al “Querido Arzobispo D. B., mi nom- Is it job, career, or calling? béisbol. He aquí un versículo de la bre es…. Vivo en Sunman, In. Asisto How do you think of your work? What ple more than things, had higher incomes, Biblia: ‘Dondequiera que clamaba al a St. Nicholas en el sudste de Indiana. does work mean to you? Let me give you and had considerable job security. Señor, se me contestó desde la santa … Quiero saber, ¿lee la Biblia cuando three choices. In other words, the more work-related montaña’… Estoy orando por ti. Tu biaja en avión para ir a visitar al Papá? First, do you think benefits one enjoyed, the more likely peo- amigo … ” Me gusta leer la Biblia cuando visito a of your work as a job? ple were to see their work as a career and Querido amigo, me alegro de que mis familares. La mucho mejor parte You are paid to per- not a job. Religious beliefs and practices durante tus deportes tienes en tu mente de la Biblia son los Salmos. ¿Qué form a service. You had little or no effect. la oración. ¡Estoy impresionado! haces más, leer la Biblia o orar el probably have been However, when we compared people “¡Hola! Tengo 9 años… Estoy en el rosario? Más o menos hago los dos. … paid to do other things who thought of their work as a calling cuarto grado y asisto a St. Nicholas. Me gusta escuchar los ebanjelios en la at other times, and you (not as a career or job), the picture Vivo en Sunman en una granja con mi iglesia. Me gustaría ver al Papá y verlo are quite willing to do changed. Now secular influences, such as mamá, papá y mis dos hermanos. en la Misa … Ayudo a mi papá antes other types of work if educational background and job security, Tengo 10 vacas, 18 gallinas, 3 gatos y de venir a la iglesia. Luego mi mamá the pay and job security are better. became inconsequential, though working un perro. Mis deportes favoritos son el me llama para que me bañe. Me Second, do you think of your work as with people continued to be important. baloncesto y el béisbol. Ud. está preparo a ir a la iglesia y entonces a career? You chose a particular field, Several religion variables continued to haciendo un buen trabajo. Cuando vamos a la iglesia”. which you plan to pursue for most of have little or no effect. crezca me gustaría visitarte. Estoy Querido amigo de la Biblia y del your life. You might change where you Belonging to a Church with Calvinist orando por Ud. Tengo que irme”. rosario y del Papá, Sí, oro los Salmos work, but you are not likely to change the theology (e.g., Presbyterian, Baptist, United Querido tengo que irme, Me alegro y leo selecciones de la Biblia cuando kind of work you do. Methodist) did not inspire attitudes that de que siendo una niña del cuarto vuelo a Roma para visitar al Papá. Or, third, do you think of your work as were any different from ones found among grado ya quieras ser parte de la Hago eso cada día, no importa dónde a calling? Your work has special meaning people who belonged to other Churches, Iglesia por conocer a tu arzobispo. esté. Oro el rosario diariamente tam- because you’ve been called by God to do including Catholic. Simply being exposed Algún día espero conocerte en bién. Cuando puedo, nado en vueltas what you’re doing, regardless of how to homilies about the importance of Sunman. por ejercicio y oro el rosario mientras much time it takes or how little money expressing one’s faith in good works also “¡Hola! … Tengo 9 años y 8 nado. Estoy contento que te guste you earn. You feel you have been put on did not make much difference. Nor did meses. Tengo un hermano … Uso escuchar los evangelios en la iglesia. this earth to do what you are doing. interactions with pastors who stressed the anteojos. Mi hermano me está mole- Es posible que necesites estudiar el Have you picked one? goals of charity and justice. stando para que juegue con él, pero deletreo un poco más, pero lo que es Now, my next question is this: Why do However, several other religious influ- quiero escribirle. Peso 93 libras, pero aún más importante son tus raíces some people think of their work as a job, ences became very important. The more todo es músculo… ¡Necesito más familiares en la práctica de tu fe. No while others see it as a career, and still important religion was to people, and the espacio! ¡Adiós! Su amigo, … ” se oye hablar muchos a los niños de la others believe it is a calling? Do family more religiously active they were, the Querido amigo, siento que se te Biblia, el rosario, ayudar a tu papá, situations and working conditions affect more likely they were to think of their acabara el espacio en la nota, porque obedecer a su mamá o asistir a la igle- the way people approach their work? work as a calling. Also, the more they escribes bien. Se te acabó el espacio sia. ¡Sigue haciéndolo! Does religion have anything to do with it? believed that building a more just and porque decías mucho de tu familia y tu El trabajo es difícil y requiere David Caddell and I uncovered some equal world was an integral part of their hermano. Me gustaría citar todo lo mucho sacrificio, pero el testimonio answers to these questions in a recent personal faith, the more they thought of que me escribiste, pero no quisiera de nuestros hijos nos dice que ¡nues- study of Protestants and Catholics who work as a calling. In short, the key factor incomodar a ti, ni a tu familia. ¡Que tras escuelas hacen la diferencia! belonged to 31 affluent congregations. that separated people who saw their work contento estoy que piensas tanto en tu Aprovecho la oportunidad de agrade- While the members of these congrega- as a calling was religious commitment— familia! Los amas mucho y te aman cer a nuestros pastores y a los demás tions had a full range of educational back- the tendency to think of religion as an mucho también. ¡Eso es muy inspi- líderes pastorales que hacen funcionar grounds, work situations and family important part of one’s life, and to act rador! nuestras escuelas y a todos los que incomes, they were above the national accordingly, both in Church and in the “Querido Arzobispo, … Asisto a la apoyan la educación católica. Alabo a average in terms of social and economic world. escuela St. Nicholas. … Me pregunto ustedes los padres por sacrificarse para resources. When a person takes faith seriously, it si es difícil o fácil ser arzobispo. enviar a sus hijos a nuestras escuelas. Half of these churchgoers thought of provides a framework within which one Cuando crezca voy a ser sacerdote. Muchas personas y yo estamos traba- their work as a career; 29 percent said it can think of work as having a sacred sig- P.D. Contésteme por favor”. jando duro para hacer nuestras escue- was a job; and 15 percent thought of their nificance. When religion is internalized, Querido futuro sacerdote, Es un las más económicas para todos. † work as a calling. people who are already inclined to think honor ser arzobispo y es tanto diver- The people who thought of their work of their work as important often go one tido como difícil. Hay muchos católi- Traducido por: Language Training as a job tended to have less education, step further, seeing their work as a calling cos y muchas iglesias y muchas necesi- Center, Indianapolis tended to be in blue-collar occupations or ministry. Religious commitment pro- (often part time), worked with things vides a context in which some people, more than people, had comparatively low especially people with rewarding jobs, La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en febrero family incomes, and had relatively little come to think of their work in sacred, not Adultos jóvenes: que se den cuenta de la importancia de su presencia en nues- job security. just secular, terms. tras parroquias y tengan la generosidad y el valor de considerar el servicio en People who thought of their work as la iglesia, especialmente como sacerdotes y religiosos. either a career or calling, on the other hand, (James D. Davidson is professor of soci- had more education, were in full-time, ology at Purdue University in West white-collar occupations, worked with peo- Lafayette, Ind.) † Page 6 The Criterion Friday, February 4, 2000

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For more infor- Each mini-course will cover four ses- Parish in Greenfield, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on dinner, show and gratuity. For reserva- mation, call the archdiocesan Office of sions/topics. The locations, times and March 11 or the Archbishop O’Meara tions, call Derby Dinner Playhouse at Worship at 317-236-1483 or 800-382-9836, dates are: New Albany Deanery, Aquinas Catholic Center, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on 812-288-2632. For more information, ext. 1483. Center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 4; March 6, 12, 20, 27. The fee is $20 per call the retreat center at 812-288-2632. Batesville Deanery, Batesville Deanery person per mini-course. If five or more people from one parish register, the fee is The third annual Sow the Seeds for $75 for the entire group. The deadline to Holy Name Dinner Dance sponsored by VIPs . . . register is Feb. 21. For more information, the school commission is planned for call 317-236-1439 or 800-382-9836, ext. March 4 at Primo Banquet Hall. Scholars Program. Stumler is among 1439. Entertainment will be by Light Touch, 1,965 semifinalists that were chosen from Second Wind and Third Generation. more than 117,000 applicants. “Divorce and the Catholic Church, “ Tickets are $25 per person. Tickets pur- a presentation for those struggling with chased before Feb. 21 will be $5 off (two the pain of divorce and want a closer rela- tickets). Proceeds raised from the event tionship with the Church, will be offered will go toward the financial aid fund of at 7 p.m. on Feb. 6 in the activities center Holy Name School in Beech Grove. at Our Lady of Providence High School Tickets may be purchased by calling in Clarksville. Father James Farrell, pas- 317-784-5454 or 317-357-1149. tor of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette parishes in Indianapolis, is the Birthline needs volunteers to volun- Claude and Patty Decker of Terre presenter. The program is free, however teer at least eight hours a month Haute will mark their 50th anniversary on registration is required. For more infor- responding to calls from pregnant Feb. 4. They were married Feb. 4, 1950, at mation, call 812-945-0354. women in need. Calls are forwarded to St. Benedict Church in Terre Haute. The your home at pre-arranged times. couple will celebrate with a reception Ralph C. and Evelyn E. Froehlich The Pro Arte Singers from Indiana Volunteers are also needed for layette from 1 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 5 at of Indianapolis will celebrate their 50th University will perform a medieval and preparation twice a month. A training O’Shaughnessy Hall at Saint Mary-of-the- anniversary at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 5 with a early Renaissance music concert at 2:30 session is scheduled for Feb. 16 and 23 Woods College at Saint Mary-of-the- renewal of vows at St. Joan of Arc p.m. on Feb. 6 in the Archabbey Church from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Woods. The Deckers have six children: Church in Indianapolis. A dinner recep- at Saint Meinrad. The performance is Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center in Joseph, Susan, and Jim Decker, Mary tion at University Place Hotel in free. For more information, call 812-357- Indianapolis. For more information, call Elizabeth Sovick, Patty Ann Petrarca and Indianapolis will follow. The couple was 6501. 317-236-1550 or 317-236-1559. † Jeanne Bilyeu. They also have 10 grand- married Feb. 5, 1950, at Holy Rosary children. The Deckers are members of Church in North Chicago. The couple has St. Patrick Parish in Terre Haute. eight children: Lynn Boone, Ralph A., Two Indianapolis parishes to James, Susan, William “Bill,” Annette, Cynthia Marcell Stumler, a senior at Michael and Angela “Angi” Froehlich. Our Lady of Providence High School in They also have 11 grandchildren. The host Black History Month events Clarksville, has been designated as a Froehlichs are members of St. Joan of semifinalist in the 1999-2000 Coca-Cola Arc Parish in Indianapolis. † St. Rita and Holy Trinity parishes in 7th Praise Contemporary Gospel Group Indianapolis will host events to mark will be the live band providing music. Black History Month. Tickets are $20. Holy Trinity Community Day Care A prayer breakfast and workshop will Center and Kindergarten, 902 N. Holmes, be held at St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. will host a Very Special Black History Andrew J. Brown Ave., beginning at Celebration at 11 a.m. on Feb. 29 in the 7 a.m. on Feb. 27. Breakfast will be at Jubilee Pilgrims! third-floor gym in Bockhold Hall. 8 a.m. in the church basement. 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SAN FRANCISCO (CNS)—Father involving homosexual persons” because said, when the Church speaks about the really trying to head off” is the notion that Robert Nugent challenged gays and les- they advanced “doctrinally unacceptable” dignity of homosexuals and promoting same-sex couples should not “be denied a bians Jan. 26 to “assume the authority to positions “regarding the intrinsic evil of ministry to the gay community but uses loving (sexual) relationship.” speak for themselves.” homosexual acts and the objective disorder language that conveys another sentiment Father Nugent and Sister Gramick said Appearing with him at San Francisco’s of the homosexual inclination.” by using words and phrases such as the Vatican disciplinary action had “put a Metropolitan Community Church was The two had been engaged in a joint “intrinsically evil” and “fundamentally dis- chill in the air” for persons active in gay Sister Jeannine Gramick, who outlined gay and lesbian ministry since 1971. ordered.” and lesbian ministry as well as other “min- several concerns generated in the wake of Noting that the Catholic Church has Father Nugent told the audience that the istries to those on the margins—to prosti- last July’s Vatican decision ending their apologized for mistreatment of individuals Vatican restrictions on his and Sister tutes, victims of AIDS, and others.” ministry to the homosexual community. and groups, including Holocaust victims, Gramick’s ministry did not curtail their They questioned, in Father Nugent’s The Salvatorian priest told the more Galileo, women and the divorced and writing or speaking. He did note, however, words, the doctrinal congregation’s “shift than 300 people crowded into the modest remarried, Father Nugent told his San they had been told to “refrain from criti- into our private and personal, internal Christian church in the city’s Castro Francisco audience: “I look forward to the cism” of Church teaching. They also were stands” on particular questions. District that gays and lesbians “cannot day when a bishop gets up and apologizes declared “ineligible, for an undetermined “No one should invade my conscience,” abdicate” the responsibility to articulate for the way the Church has treated gay and period, for any office in their respective Sister Gramick said, arguing that Church their views and experiences for broader lesbian people. We as a Church need to religious institutes.” teaching on homosexuality “is not infalli- society “even if you are not readily heard. name our sins against the gay and lesbian The priest said the 12-year exchange ble” and is “open to change and develop- “You are the experts in this area” of community.” with Church authorities that led to the ment.” homosexual understanding “and you can- Father Nugent repeatedly underscored Vatican move “was not a dialogue about Last November, the president of the not be silent—for your own good or for the the impact and role of language used by the truth,” but rather a clamping down on U.S. bishops’ conference, Bishop Joseph comfort of others,” he said. Church people and in Church documents their ministry. Sister Gramick later echoed A. Fiorenza of Galveston-Houston, issued He added that he plans “to continue to when addressing issues concerning gays the charge in comments about ongoing a lengthy statement responding to “con- speak within the restrictions” of last sum- and lesbians. He credited the U.S. bishops “development of doctrine” on homosexual- cerns expressed, mostly by religious men mer’s notification from the Vatican in general with “trying to avoid pastorally ity which, she said, “is at the heart of the and women as well as members of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, harmful language, language that can hurt, nervousness on the part of the Vatican.” laity” about the notification. which ended the priest’s and nun’s pastoral language that can reinforce shame and Stating that polls indicate about half of In it, Bishop Fiorenza addressed the work within official Church auspices. guilt” and pointed to the bishops’ 1997 all Catholics and “most Catholic moral conscience issue, stating, “It is not an inva- The Vatican document declared that pastoral letter Always Our Children as a theologians disagree with the Church” that sion of conscience for the Church to ask Father Nugent and Sister Gramick are per- specific example. homosexual activity is intrinsically evil, those who minister in her name about their manently barred “from any pastoral work However, it becomes problematic, he she said she feels “that what the Vatican is adherence to Church teaching.” † Bishop reiterates call to Knights to fight capital punishment NEW HAVEN, Conn. (CNS)—In an out efforts against abortion but reminded tions,” he wrote, asking the Knights to pray the subject. article for the Knights of Columbus maga- them of his address at their convention last and reflect on Church teaching and engage Referring to the pope’s 1995 encyclical, zine, the president of the National August when he asked for their “help in in thoughtful dialogue about capital punish- Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life), Conference of Catholic Bishops reiterated a ending the death penalty in the United ment. Bishop Fiorenza referred to the Bible’s call to the fraternal organization to fight States.” “We all look forward to the day when account of the first murder—of Abel by his against capital punishment the same way it “I know many of you, like all of us, we respect life so much we won’t take any brother Cain. has battled abortion. struggle with this issue,” said Bishop life through any means,” Bishop Fiorenza God’s punishment of this horrible crime Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza of Fiorenza. wrote. was not death but banishment, allowing Galveston-Houston, writing in Columbia “The horrible crimes committed by In the magazine article, he said he Cain time to come to grips with his crime magazine, praised the Knights for their all- some of the condemned evoke strong emo- wanted to share the Church’s teaching on and to overcome his anger and envy.” † Natural Looking

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people before the start of the liturgy. PARISH He echoed those remarks in his homily, continued from page 1 reminding parishioners to “look at all that has been accomplished in such a short that authentic power in our hearts … by time, in less than a year,” which has being people of love and people of forgive- resulted in the birth of the parish at ness. I am blessed to be part of you. I am Bright. blessed by your faith. And may you con- “We have truly, truly been blessed by tinue to follow Christ, to follow people with generous hearts,” he said. St. Teresa, to truly have the power of love.” “We have been blessed with more than I Reflecting on the events of the past could ever imagine. When I came here year, Father Marks said, “Look at how last Feb. 2, I had no money. [Holy filled with the Spirit and with love we Guardian Angels Parish at] Cedar Grove are. Isn’t that the power that Scripture opened their door to me [offering use of speaks about? And if you look back at an office and a place of residence] and we these past 11 months, isn’t that what started from scratch.” we’ve been about? It was truly the power Late last year, parishioners Greg and of the Spirit that has made it happen. Vicky Gavin donated 20 acres of land to “Haven’t we been blessed in the sense the archdiocese, and other parishioners that when we look at each other we real- gave $138,000 to purchase the Gavin’s ize what Church is,” he said. “We realize house and steel barn on 2.5 acres adjacent the power of Church, the power of com- to the parish property. They will be used munity, when we come together as a peo- in the future as a rectory, office, worship ple wanting to be faith-filled, wanting to space and multipurpose gathering place. be like Christ to our community.” Parishioners hope to have the steel Icy, snow-covered roads prevented barn ready for use by late spring or Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein from early summer. In the interim, Masses traveling to southeastern Indiana to par- will continue to be celebrated at the ticipate in the liturgy, but his decrees Providence Presbyterian Church at 5 Ann Wyand Photos by Mary establishing the parish and naming the p.m. on Saturdays and at the Bright This cornerstone for the future St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Church in Bright was donated by pastor were read by Bill Acra, chair of the Elementary School gymnasium at 9 a.m. Jerry Jonas of West Harrison. The picture of St. Teresa is an original watercolor painting. pastoral council. The archbishop plans to and 11 a.m. on Sundays. The new parish celebrate Mass with St. Teresa Benedicta office is temporarily located at 23995 Mass there on Saturdays. before and after the Mass and reception. parishioners in the near future. State Line Road, Suite F, in And like any birthday celebration, there During the reception, Father Marks Adverse winter weather also made Lawrenceburg. The office telephone were gifts. Parishioners surprised Father distributed gummy worms candy to chil- traveling dangerous when members of the number is 812-656-8700. Marks with a Jubilee Year chasuble, spe- dren who could tell him “something about Catholic Community of Northeast The birth of the parish at Bright has cially made in Belgium to fit the tall priest, the Mass.” Dearborn County gathered for their first received support from both Catholics and as a symbol of the founding of the parish in Parishioners enjoyed refreshments formal liturgy on Ash Wednesday last Protestants in the Dearborn County com- the year 2000. They also gave him an origi- and looked at the contents of a time cap- year. Father Marks said later that because munity. nal watercolor painting of St. Teresa sule that will be buried at the site of the of the snow he was amazed that 120 peo- Rev. Robert Deny, pastor of the Benedicta of the Cross. new parish. A cell phone, compact disc, ple made it to the Taverne on the Lake at Providence Presbyterian Church at The liturgy was joyful, too. Mass published articles about the establish- Hidden Valley Lake for the Mass. Bright, and his wife arrived near the end began with the GIA Publications hymn ment of the parish, and other miscella- “Since our first Mass on Ash of the Mass, but with good reason. He “All Are Welcome,” which begins, “Let us neous items will fill the time capsule. Wednesday, this faith community has had just finished officiating at the build a house where love can dwell.” Perhaps when the time capsule is taken on its own life, its own spirit, and it Presbyterian worship service at the Knights of Columbus members opened in a hundred years, people will has just been wonderful being a part of church, which shares its space so St. assisted with the liturgy, and dozens of talk about the snowstorm the day before that,” Father Marks said as he greeted Teresa Benedicta parishioners can attend parishioners helped with preparations the parish was founded. †

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Eucharistic minister Jeanie Naumann offers a BRIGHT communion cup to a man continued from page 1 during the Jan. 30 liturgy at the Bright Elementary of Northeast Dearborn County received permission School, which marked the from the Sunman Dearborn School Corporation to founding of St. Teresa celebrate Sunday Masses at the new Bright Benedicta of the Elementary School. Cross Parish. Also in December, Archbishop Buechlein approved the faith community’s request to establish a parish in the Bright area. On Dec. 16, the archbishop placed the new parish under the patronage of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, the religious name of Edith Stein, a convert from Judaism who became a Carmelite nun. Because of her Jewish heritage, she was killed by the Nazis at Auschwitz, Germany, during World War II. Pope John Paul II canonized Blessed Teresa Benedicta during a ceremony in St. Peter’s Square on Below, Oldenburg Oct. 11, 1998. Franciscan Sister Jeri And so the newest parish in the archdiocese is Fuhrmann, part-time director named in honor of one of the Catholic Church’s of liturgy, leads parishioners newest saints, remembered as a courageous and faith- in song during the historic filled woman who was martyred during the terrible Mass. More than 500 people Holocaust of the 20th century. attended the 11 a.m. On Jan. 30, charter members of St. Teresa Benedicta eucharistic liturgy last of the Cross Parish expressed their excitement and hap- Sunday. piness at being part of archdiocesan and Indiana history with the establishment of the new parish during an 11 a.m. Mass at the Bright Elementary School. “It’s a great day for Bright and the surrounding com- munity,” Paul Bain, an usher and greeter, explained as he held open the school door for people coming to the Mass. “It’s very exciting. We’ve got a nice piece of property very close, and everything is coming together.” Ten-year-old Natalie Badinghaus, a student at St. Paul School in New Alsace, brought her Bible and read Scripture passages as she waited for the start of the historic liturgy. “I’ve never been to one of these before,” she said. “It’s pretty exciting.” Parishioner Dennis Edwards assisted with the Mass as a eucharistic minister. After the liturgy, he expressed his pleasure at the founding of the parish. “We’ve always wanted a parish in our area so we could go to church with neighbors and friends,” Edwards said. “There’s such a hunger here for a hometown parish. Before, we had to travel to parishes at some distance from here. “This has been a miraculous year,” he said. “We’re

so happy that the archbishop and the archdiocese have Ann Wyand Photos by Mary established the parish. This gives us such a sense of community in Christ. To be a part of this from the beginning felt like being a Christian from the early years of the Church. We met in homes, and it has been a remarkable, loving experience for us and for our chil- dren to see how the faith community is still a faith community even without a building.” Parishioners are grateful to the Presbyterians in Bright for sharing their worship space on Saturdays, Edwards said. “The Presbyterian community opened its doors to us and welcomed us. This is a true community.” Edwards also volunteers as a member of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults formation team. “Right now we have 12 catechumens and two or three people are still in the pre-inquiry stage,” he said. “A lot of the people who are coming in as can- didates have done so because they came to ‘This gives us such a Mass and that sense of community sparked enough of an interest for them to in Christ. To be a join the RCIA part of this from the process.” The St. Teresa beginning felt like Ladies Sodality has being a Christian lots of members, too. Elizabeth Morris, a from the early years eucharistic minister of the Church.’ and president of the sodality, said Father Marks “has been so well received. He is so well liked, and has made a major impact on a lot of Catholics and non-Catholics in the area as well.” Oldenburg Franciscan Sister Jeri Fuhrmann, part- time director of liturgy, said parishioners have made it easy to celebrate a year of “moveable liturgies” which require extensive preparation and clean-up at two locations each week. “The people here are so special,” Sister Jeri said. “They’re always willing to help. This is the beginning of something wonderful.” Pastoral Council chair Bill Acra said the parish has evolved from “a very spiritual beginning. We’ve been blessed by the Holy Spirit with a terrific pastor and a great group of people.” Charter member Jeanie Naumann, who coordinates the eucharistic ministers, described the founding of the parish as “a legacy that will be left for our chil- dren and their children. Hopefully, someday the parish children will be able to attend a Catholic school that we have built here to carry on the faith.” † Page 10 The Criterion Friday, February 4, 2000

From the Archives Fire destroys church

On May 30, 1906, a fire in a stable that stood near St. Mary-of-the-Rock church spread to the church itself and destroyed the building. A new building, the present one, was dedicated a year later. Founded in 1844, St. Mary-of-the-Rock Parish in Franklin County has about 200 members living in 90 households. The current pastor is Franciscan Father Humbert Moster. The name of the parish is believed to have been given to the parish because of the rugged rocky banks of Pipe Creek, which flowed in the valley below the hill on which the church stood.

(This feature is based on information currently in the archdiocesan archives and is as accurate as possible. The archives would appreciate receiving additional informa- tion or, if necessary, corrected information from readers. Also, the archives is attempting to expand its collection. If you have photographs or other materials, please send them to Associate Archivist Janet Newland, Archives, P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, Ind. 46206-1410. Newland may be reached at 317-236-1429 or 800- 382-9836, ext.1429, or by e-mail at [email protected].)

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In fact, Cana Program for engaged couples. any life challenge has the potential to Offered once a month—except in create conflict unless the couple knows December—at Fatima Retreat House in how to work together to resolve prob- Indianapolis, the Pre Cana Program is lems caused by differences of opinion. sponsored by the archdiocesan Office of Married couples who serve as Pre Youth and Family Ministries and pre- Cana presenters frequently share personal sented by volunteer couples and a dioce- experiences about marriage and family san priest. The next program is scheduled life with participants, Hess said, which on Feb. 20. brings a valuable “been there, done that” Discussions about the joys and chal- perspective to discussions. lenges of married life address faith, char- “Group size is limited, but there’s acteristics of sacramental marriage, fam- never enough discussion time,” she said. ily of origin issues, expectations, commu- “However, the Pre Cana Program is Ann Wyand Photo by Mary nication skills, finances, intimacy, intended to generate questions for the Pre Cana Program participants Teri Vannoy of Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis and Darin Ward of Fort Natural Family Planning and other rele- engaged couple to discuss again later. It Branch, Ind., discuss questions from the Perspectives on Marriage workbook on Jan. 16 at Fatima vant topics. also is meant to precede other marriage Retreat House in Indianapolis. They will be married on May 13 at Holy Spirit Church. “Every couple has different expecta- preparation programs, such as the Tobit tions because their families are different,” weekend or sessions with a sponsor cou- facilitates marriage preparation programs calls couples to share the richness of their Marilyn Hess, associate director of the ple in the parish.” he encourages engaged couples to think lives with each other.” Office of Youth and Family Ministries, An engaged couple should register for about the sacramental aspects of their Father Farrell said he also encourages explained. “Conflicts arise when each the one-day Pre Cana Program soon after future life together. engaged couples to personalize the wed- person expects things to be done one way meeting with a priest about the marriage “One of the things I stress during the ding ceremony to reflect their beliefs and they aren’t. That can lead to misun- preparations required by the Catholic Pre Cana Program is that marriage is a about their marriage. derstandings and hurt feelings.” Church. sacrament of unity and not uniformity,” “So often, couples are caught up with As the coordinator of the archdiocesan “While planning their wedding,” she Father Farrell said. “I illustrate that by following local customs or etiquette,” he Pre Cana Program, Hess said she enjoys said, “the couple also needs to plan for talking about four areas of a couple’s said, “and they lose sight of what is helping engaged couples talk about their marriage, and that takes time.” life—spiritual, intellectual, emotional and important about their wedding day and assumptions and expectations that, if left After spending an afternoon focusing physical. With each area, we talk about the marriage that follows … and that they unresolved, could later result in marital on relationship issues with the Pre Cana how couples are called to blend what are promising the gift of their love and discord. presenters, Hess said, engaged couples each person brings into the marriage and their lives to each other.” “A lot of the issues that need to be often say, “This was very valuable. We not simply for the less assertive partner to worked through by a newly married learned a lot, and talked about things we follow the more dominant partner’s lead. 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By Mary Ann Wyand communication and a myriad of other topics that help pre- pare engaged couples for sacramental marriage. “Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous …” “The Tobit weekend fosters the couple’s understanding St. Paul’s powerful lesson about love in First of each other and knowing how to talk about all personal Corinthians is among the most beloved of Scripture pas- aspects of their lives,” she said. “It’s an entire weekend sages and one of the most popular choices for the Liturgy dedicated to the relationships between husband and wife of the Word during wedding Masses. and God. And it is often included in the Tobit marriage prepara- “Many couples come to the weekend apprehensive tion program with a slightly different phrasing. Engaged about Church doctrine concerning marriage, interfaith couples may be asked to reflect on that passage by substi- marriage, and relationship issues they have not resolved,” tuting their partner’s name for the word “love.” she said. “About 95 percent of the couples leave at the end It’s a wonderful exercise to help engaged couples of the weekend with more of an appreciation for each understand the sacredness of the sacrament of marriage, other, with more of a commitment to making their mar- Tobit presenter Emily Connolly explained. “Faith plays a riage successful, and with a deeper understanding of their big part in the success of a marriage. Couples need to faith and how that connects them.” Celebrating 25 years helping have a very deep knowledge of each other, and that takes During the weekend, engaged couples are asked to time.” write a marriage covenant together, Larry Connolly said. couples make their Christian Immaculate Heart of Mary parishioners Emily and Many couples later decide to include that covenant in the Larry Connolly of Indianapolis are among a group of ded- wedding ceremony. marriage a success. icated Tobit volunteer team couples who present the inter- “Building an awareness that God is a partner in their faith marriage preparation weekend each month at Fatima marriage comes with time,” he said, “but it’s obvious dur- Retreat House in Indianapolis. ing the weekend that the couples are serious about mar- “Our own marriage has been so successful,” she said, riage as a long-term commitment.” balance responsibilities. “and this is one way we feel we can minister to young During presentations, the Connollys talk about the part “We use the diagram of a pie,” he said, “and explain couples.” God has played in the success of their marriage and offer that each person’s ‘pie’ is going to be divided differently Tobit discussions encompass faith, values, expectations, helpful advice on ways to improve communication and because each person has his or her own needs and inter- ests. Throughout life, the various parts of a person’s pie will change as he or she tries to balance personal life, pro- Remarriage Workshop is offered twice a year fessional life, and Church and community involvement.” Tobit presenter Stephen James, also a member of By Mary Ann Wyand daughters from JoAnne’s first marriage and two daugh- Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Indianapolis, said the ters from the marriage of David and JoAnne. They are marriage preparation program was founded in the Are you ready to remarry or have you recently remar- members of St. Roch Parish. Archdiocese of Indianapolis by Franciscan Father Martin ried? David is a licensed marriage and family therapist as Wolter and Tom and Mary Weber on Thanksgiving week- If so, the archdiocesan Office of Youth and Family well as a clinical social worker. JoAnne has a bachelor’s end in 1974. 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By Dale and Monica Siefker Everyone said we made such a perfect couple; we were not birth control was forbidden by the Church, but our horror only lovers, we were best friends. at such an idea was quickly assuaged as friends and family We were elated as we walked out of our first Natural Every once in a while we would half-heartedly remem- members comforted us with well-meaning but ignorant Family Planning class, so sure that we had received a ber to thank God for our blessings and for giving us to statements like, “Well, that’s not really the way it is any- supernatural blessing like we had never experienced each other. But most of the time we were just too busy more. Everyone uses protection now anyway. You’ve got to before. going about our worldly affairs to even think about God, do something or else you’re going to end up with 13 kids The roomful of supporters and teachers seemed to be so let alone think about if we were actually doing what he like your Aunt Mildred!” filled with God’s love that it was impossible to question wanted us to be doing during our brief stay on earth. We Even the counseling at our parish’s marriage preparation that we had just gotten a glimpse of heaven … and our had so many things to do, so many things to accomplish, classes was eerily silent about family planning, and we married life and our love for each other would never be the so many things to acquire. Surly he would understand … were left on our own to deal with the issue of contracep- same! Or would he? tion. Our marriage preparations three years earlier had fol- We first “saw” God’s plan for us as a married couple in At this point in our marriage, we wanted to begin our lowed the typical Catholic pattern of meeting with a priest our church bulletin three years after our marriage. It was family so we turned to Natural Family Planning. We called six months in advance of our wedding date and completing an announcement about a Natural Family Planning (NFP) the telephone number in the church bulletin and registered arrangements for the wedding and reception. class that was going to be held in our area. for the class. Ours was a picture-perfect wedding. We were so sure We were vaguely familiar with what NFP was and were We had no idea that after attending just one class and we would “ride off into the sunset” and live happily ever even less certain about the Church’s teaching on sexuality. embracing God’s will for marriage that we would embark after, never worrying or doubting our love for each other. We had heard it mentioned once or twice that all artificial on such a joyful and peaceful spiritual journey! During that first class, we learned the fundamental com- ponents to the methodology of NFP on how to avoid or achieve a pregnancy. Perhaps more importantly, we walked away with a whole new understanding of God’s plan for a husband and wife and the philosophical, moral and theological reasons why artificial birth control does not and absolutely cannot fit into this plan. We read books about natural family plan- ning and concluded that this time the Church is right! We began to see that when a husband and wife had mari- tal relations, they were in fact renewing their marriage vows, the very same vows they said to each other on their wedding day. When a couple marries, they pledge their love for each other without reservation, “for better or for worse.” We truly came to understand that when we were using artificial contraception, we were not giving ourselves totally and freely to one another. But we had a reservation: We might get pregnant if we didn’t use anything! That mentality totally contradicted the vows we took on our wedding day, which was to pledge our love without any reservation. We also discovered that prior to 1930, every single Christian denomination denounced the use of birth control. The Catholic Church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit through Pope Pius XI (“Casti Cannubi”), Pope Paul VI (“Humanae Vitae”) and Pope John Paul II, issued strong statements condemning artificial contraception. For all the joy that using NFP has brought to our mar- riage and our family life, we would be foolish to say that it has always been easy to follow the upright way. On the contrary! We have had our share of hardships, setbacks and disappointments. It is not easy to remain faithful to God’s teaching on sexuality when there is not much support and encouragement. At times, we felt like giving up. We’ve also struggled to make sure that we are not using This Ad Is NFP selfishly. When we are feeling discouraged, we think of the faithful priests and religious who take a vow of total chastity. And we take comfort in the Scripture passage in Camera Ready! Lk 9:23, where Jesus teaches that true love is the way of the daily cross. So we pick up our cross and carry on. Often, amidst its heavy weight, we find the peace, joy and comfort that one can only experience, ironically enough, St. Vincent by accepting his cross. The love and respect that we feel for each other as a 1654 result of having embraced Natural Family Planning is incomprehensible! We feel quite certain that our marriage 4x12 would have been rocky (or perhaps not one at all) were it not for this dramatic change. We believe our decision not to use artificial birth control has improved both our spiri- Neg tual lives and our temporal lives. By opening our bedroom door to God, we feel we have been blessed with a little preview of what heaven is like. We also believe God has led us to the ministry of teach- ing and promoting Natural Family Planning. We pray for other couples, that they may see the truth, wisdom, light and love expressed fully in the most wonderful sacrament of matrimony and the beautiful gift of total self-giving love required by NFP. We are all on a journey. We are all privileged to be alive at a very special time in history. Our Holy Father has promised that the year 2000 will be a time of very special graces flowing down from heaven like never before. It is to be a year of the remission of sins and of the punishments due to them—a year of conversions. It will be a time to say a resounding “yes” to Christ and to his Church. In his apostolic letter “Tertio Millennio Adveniente” (“The Approaching Third Millennium”), Pope John Paul II wrote, “In particular, there is a need to foster the recogni- tion of the heroic virtues of men and women who have lived their Christian vocation in marriage. Precisely because we are convinced of the abundant fruits of holiness in the married state, we need to find the most appropriate means for discerning them and proposing them to the whole Church as a model and encouragement for others.”

(For information about Natural Family Planning classes in central and southern Indiana, call the archdiocesan Office of Youth and Family Ministries at 800-382-9836, ext. 1586, or 317-236-1586. Dale and Monica Siefker are members of St. Ambrose Parish in Seymour. They teach Natural Family Planning classes.) † The Criterion Friday, February 4, 2000 Marriage Supplement Page 17

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reminders of the treasury of artistic Sometimes they do this even when CNS photos works that were inspired by the Bible the artist did not intend a religious and often funded by the Church through theme. Feb. 18 is the jubilee day honoring the centuries. Pope John Paul calls art “a kind of artists. St. Louis artist Rudy Torrini Last Easter, Pope John Paul II issued bridge to religious experience”—even in (above) works on a sculpture of Pope a “Letter to Artists” addressed to “all situations “where culture and the John Paul II for placement outside the who are passionately dedicated to the Church are far apart” (#10). archdiocesan Catholic Center next search for new ‘epiphanies’ of beauty so By seeking what is beautiful, art has door to the Cathedral Basilica of that through their creative work as a way of appealing to the realm of mys- St. Louis. Artist Erin O’Neill of artists they may offer these as gifts to tery, the pope suggested. Portland (left) applies finishing the world.” In his letter, the pope insisted that the touches to new stained glass win- This salutation indicates a basic Church needs artists, and he appealed dows in Portland’s Cathedral of the theme of the letter: that artists provide for a new partnership between art and Immaculate Conception. Art DeCarlo us with “epiphanies.” This term means the Church. is the creator of this stained glass manifestations of the divine. window of Mother Teresa (below) for The pope viewed art as a way to (Father Lawrence E. Mick is a priest of the Basilica of the National Shrine of express and experience God’s presence the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio.) † the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Feb. 18 is jubilee day for artists By David Gibson Even so, there’s ambivalence. Fairly often, creative people are stereotyped as Some degree of creativity is probably “impractical” or “illogical.” Or they’re essential in everyone’s life. taken for granted. Certain situations require putting our As an artist’s parent, I welcome the imaginations to work, or looking beyond idea behind the Church’s jubilee day for the surface of things to get to the heart artists on Feb. 18. of the matter, or viewing a familiar per- Here’s the chance for parishes to rec- son or place from a fresh and different ognize and honor their right-brain mem- perspective. bers’ talents. I doubt that we could get by without And there will be plenty of opportuni- some creativity on our own part. And we ties later this year for left-brain talents to rely heavily on the creativity of all kinds receive their due! of artists to enlighten us, entertain us or make our worlds more beautiful. (David Gibson edits Faith Alive!) † Discussion Point Artists enhance parish life

This Week’s Question the banners and church decorations seasonally throughout the year. They do a wonderful job.” (Karen Does your parish have members whose creativity Saccenti, Bel Air, Md.) deserves special recognition? “Who comes to mind right away is a lady who does all “We have a parishioner who is an artist. He’s com- of our banners. She is an older woman who has been pleted a pen-and-ink sketch of our church, St. Mary’s. doing this for us for a long time. She is also a portrait We made a limited-edition printing of the sketch— artist.” (Barbara Hall, Conway, Ark.) along with some notecards—and some of the proceeds go to our building fund.” (Janet McCraw, Aiken, S.C.) Lend Us Your Voice “We have several groups, like our music ministry and An upcoming edition asks: What “words to live by”— our liturgy committee. Everybody does a great job, what “wisdom”—would you proclaim to your sur- and the creativity in these two groups is exceptional.” rounding world if you could? (Vikki O’Neal, Augusta, Maine) To respond for possible publication, write to Faith “We have a great liturgy committee which has in it our Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. art and environment group. They are responsible for 20017-1100. † CNS photo Page 20 The Criterion Friday, February 4, 2000 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Journey of Faith/Fr. John Buckel Vatican II: Pope Paul VI closes the council The lion and (Last in a series) With the promulgation of the involved a move from theology to action.” And so the council was over. The next Constitution of the Church in the Modern The pope made another ecumenical few years proved to be hectic and tumul- the lamb World, and three other move on Dec. 7. On that day there was a tuous, to say the least. As has happened “John the Baptist will never win a documents, on Dec. 7, common declaration, signed by Paul and after almost every other ecumenical coun- best-dressed-man-of-the-year award,” a 1965, the work of the Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch cil, the Church was severely divided centurion said to his Second Vatican Athenagoras, lifting the anathemas of between those who welcomed Vatican II companion. Council was over. 1054 that resulted in the Great Schism. and those who thought it was the worst Clothed in camel’s There remained the The lifting of the excommunications thing to happen to the Church. hair with a leather good-byes and Pope paved the way for Pope Paul’s historic Polarization became a part of the belt around his waist, Paul VI’s closing visit to Constantinople in 1967. Church and all kinds of things were done John was often the remarks. When it came to his final address, in the name of “the spirit of Vatican II.” object of ridicule. First he said good- Pope Paul threw a wet blanket on one of There is still some of that, but not as “He has the voice bye to the council’s ecumenical observers the bishops’ proposals. The proposal on much since most Catholics today never of a lion crying out in at a service at St. Paul Outside the Walls. record was to canonize Pope John XXIII experienced the pre-Vatican II Church. the wilderness ... and It was significant because it was the first by acclamation, skipping the usual chan- Today’s Church is the only Catholic smells like one, too,” time a pope had ever taken part in an ecu- nels, as a way of demonstrating the Church they have ever known. There is was the standing joke among the Romans. menical service. He also made an address Church’s commitment to the council’s still diversity and pluralism, but not as Aurelius and Marcus were two soldiers about which Peter Hebblethwaite, in his implementation and spirit. But Paul VI much polarization. assigned by Herod to “keep an eye” on monumental 750-page book Paul VI: The didn’t do that. Rather he announced the But I can’t help wondering what the John. Day after day, they heard the Baptist First Modern Pope, said, “It was magnifi- beginning of the processes for the possi- Church would be like today if there had preaching. “The Messiah is coming!” they cent. Some of the observers, and many of ble canonizations of both Pius XII and never been a Vatican II. Would the people heard him repeatedly proclaim. “He will the bystanders, were close to tears. This John XXIII. Paul always considered Pius, of today have remained Catholics in a save us from all of our problems!” address was as important as the Decree for whom he worked for most of his Church that was becoming less relevant Marcus laughed, “I’ll believe that on Ecumenism for the entire ecumenical career, to be his model for pope rather in the modern world? For me, there is no when the lion and the lamb lie down movement. For it represented the clear than John, and he thought of this as a doubt that Vatican II was, as Pope together in peace.” commitment of the pope to implement it diplomatic solution. Nothing much has John XXIII thought, the inspiration of the Where John the Baptist came from fully and without mental reservations. It happened to the causes of either pope. Holy Spirit. † remains a mystery. One day he appeared in the Jordan shouting at the top of his Cornucopia/ voice, “Prepare the way of the Lord.” Cynthia Dewes “Let the person with two coats give one to the person who has none,” John Living with lots of fables, but not Aesop’s commanded. “Anyone who has more than enough food should do the same.” Guess what? Hans, the granddog, has maybe a bite to eat. Obviously, her activities at a nursing home, thought Marcus and Aurelius could not believe a girlfriend. And, as with many affairs of owner was not exactly an animal rights he’d be a great dog for the people there, their eyes. A local tax collector the heart, it’s a soap advocate. kind of a kindred spirit to the retired approached John. “Take nothing over and opera in progress. Hans’s family became more and more folks, Alzheimer patients and develop- above the required amount of tax money,” The “Lady” in emotionally involved, and soon, with the mentally disabled clients she serves. But John ordered. Then he bellowed. “Don’t question (not her real permission of her relieved owner, Lady no, Brownie has decided that retirement take advantage of anyone. Be content name, in order to adopted them all. Not only that, she should be fun, and not just a hangdog with your pay and don’t complain.” protect the innocent) allowed them to give away her current commiseration session. Now that John was attracting great belonged to our son’s puppies to good homes. Thus, she is He plays with anyone who will throw crowds, some of the religious leaders neighbor. She is just redeemed and rehabilitated (applause). his rag, and greets any motion on the wanted to take advantage of his popular- a dog, not in the As to Hans’s intentions, they may or part of his humans with a brisk batting ity. John had no patience with people pejorative sense, but may not involve monogamy, but because of his heavy tail. It turns out he’s too who pretended to be something they were still a mutt of no par- of certain surgical procedures undertaken zippy for the nursing home so he’s been not. “You brood of vipers! Who told you ticular beauty or grace. Nevertheless, by the happy couple, his relationship retired again, this time to our kindly to flee from the wrath to come!” she is friendly and rather sweet. with his sweetie will certainly be pla- daughter-in-law’s home to join the five John even denounced King Herod. “It Not being exactly on the cutting edge tonic. It’s a love story straight out of cats already in residence there. The cats is not right that a man should marry his of responsible parenthood, this dog bore Jane Austen or Dickens, replete with are a bit sullen about it, but remain sto- brother’s wife.” two or three litters of puppies in rapid noble soldiering-on and all that. ically superior. Aurelius scowled: “The wild man of the succession. When she came to Hans’s Besides Lady, we claim another new There are, as always, lessons to be Jordan has gone too far. This accusation of attention, she was nursing the latest granddog whose story supports the learned from observing these critters. the king will cost him his head. John is bunch, all of whose dads were not only “pathetic fallacy” of assigning human Our grandchildren profit from the exam- either very courageous or very stupid.” unknown, but gone with the wind. You traits to animals. His name is Brownie, ples of tolerance, forgiveness, patience, One particular aspect of John’s might say she was the classic used, and he’s a chocolate Lab, a senior citizen optimism and kindness displayed by preaching puzzled Aurelius and Marcus. abused and abandoned female, some- who’s been retired from many years’ Hans, Lady and Brownie. And also by “One more powerful than I is to come what damaged but inherently a nice girl. sterling duty as a seeing-eye dog. He their humans. after me. I am not worthy to stoop and She and her brood were in Hans’s doesn’t hear or see too well himself any untie his sandals.” yard more and more often, the babies more, and he’s a bit creaky on his feet, (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul Marcus queried, “I can’t imagine John trailing behind as she ran the neighbor- but his spirit is still evident. the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a the Baptist humbling himself before any- hood trying to get a minute’s peace and Our daughter-in-law, who directs regular contributor to The Criterion.) † one but God.” It happened that Jesus of Nazareth Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister came to the Jordan River to meet John. The two of them stood there, silently, alone, side by side, staring at each other. Communication—the essence of journalism It was a powerful moment. Each of these extraordinary men had the feeling that the Filing out of Christ the King Church that—with God’s grace—I’ll progress in tors with whom I’ve ever worked. So other understood him completely. after Mass one morning, I greeted those the right direction eventually. When I’m was Lillian Barcio, a fellow Christ the John broke the silence. “I have been around me. On my completely immersed in thought or King parishioner who founded and pub- expecting you.” right was a woman I research, I lose track of time. Later I’m lished an Indianapolis monthly, The Jesus replied: “Now I will take over. didn’t know, who startled to find out how long I’ve been Village Sampler, for 10 years before she “Baptize me, John,” Jesus ordered. smiled back and said, working. When I wrote and edited for a retired. As a former editor myself, I As Jesus came out of the water, a voice “Didn’t I just read you daily newspaper and for magazines, I know how difficult such jobs can be. was heard from heaven. “This is my in The Criterion?” didn’t have that time luxury because of I often wonder how the patron saint beloved son.” Jesus then whispered to “Yes, you did,” I deadlines. of journalists and writ- John: “You do not have much time. Be replied. After having ers—St. Francis de content. You have served God well.” She added, “I like poems appear in ‘I often wonder how Sales—views the con- John responded: “My work is finished. to read your columns, more than a dozen the patron saint of temporary publishing You are here. Jesus, there is so much that because I feel as books and after writ- journalists and scene. A writer and cor- I do not understand.” though I’m actually talking with you.” ing for religious and respondent himself, this Jesus responded: “You do not have to This was one of the nicest compli- secular publications writers—St. Francis saint was made Bishop of understand, you only have to love.” ments I’ve ever received. That’s because for decades, I must de Sales—views the Geneva in 1603. Surely, As Jesus walked away, John pointed the first purpose of a writer is to com- admit that not all of in both roles, he ran into to him and shouted: “Behold the lamb of municate. my experiences have contemporary pub- communication prob- God.” Writers try to connect with others, to been positive. Why lishing scene. ... lems, too. Aurelius and Marcus looked at one relate, and to share information, not? Mostly because Surely ... he ran The feast of St. another. They both realized that the lion thoughts, ideas, and emotions. When I of the poor commu- Francis de Sales was and the lamb had been together in peace. present a poetry program, an audience nication skills of too into communication Monday, Jan. 24. I have Without speaking, the two soldiers hears my voice, sees facial expressions many editors and problems, too. his medal hanging on the walked toward the river. and gestures, and responds to my words publishers—and their wall near my computer to Based on Lk 3: 1-22. in much the same way. When I write, I lack of courteous symbolize what once was must use words more carefully, hoping responses. With education and technol- and what now is—and to remind me to (Father John Buckel, a priest of the to communicate well. It’s not easy, ogy at their fingertips, this always pray for guidance when I write. Archdiocese of Indianapolis, is an associ- because feedback is limited. seemed odd. ate professor of Scripture at Saint When I hit a snag in a project, I set it Fortunately, Bill Bruns, editor of The (Shirley Vogler Meister has been writing Meinrad School of Theology and a regu- aside and work on another, knowing Criterion, is one of the best communica- for The Criterion since 1983.) † lar columnist for The Criterion.) † The Criterion Friday, February 4, 2000 Page 21

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Feb. 7 Friday, Feb. 11 Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000 1 Kings 8:1–7, 9–13 Our Lady of Lourdes Psalm 132:6–10 1 Kings 11:29–32; 12:19 • Job 7:1–4, 6–7 ous of apostles. He was converted, dra- Mark 6:53–56 Psalm 81:10–15 matically and absolutely, to Christ. • 1 Corinthians 9:16–19, 22–23 Mark 7:31–37 • Mark 1:29–39 Paul was commissioned by Christ to be an apostle, equal in rank to the Twelve Tuesday, Feb. 8 who had followed the Lord across the Jerome Emiliani, priest Saturday, Feb. 12 The Book of Job is the source of this land and through the towns of Roman 1 Kings 8:22–23, 27–30 1 Kings 12:26–32; 13:33–34 weekend’s first reading. Palestine. Psalm 84:3–5, 10–11 Psalm 106:6–7, 19–22 Job was not the For Paul, as he explains in this reading, author of this book. apostleship was not an option, it was an Mark 7:1–13 Mark 8:1–10 The author’s name is obligation. Jesus had given Paul nothing unknown. The book is less than life itself, life for all eternity. Wednesday, Feb. 9 Sunday, Feb. 13 about Job. It also is Jesus had united with Paul in grace and in 1 Kings 10:1–10 Sixth Sunday in difficult to determine Paul’s expression of faith. The bond was Psalm 37:5–6, 30–31, 39–40 Ordinary Time exactly when this so intense, so profound, that serving the Mark 7:14–23 Leviticus 13:1–2, 44–46 book was composed, Lord was the only logical and true although clues exist response. Psalm 32:1–2, 5, 11 for placing this date In this weekend’s Liturgy of the Word, Thursday, Feb. 10 1 Corinthians 10:31–11:1 in a general area of the Church presents the Gospel of Mark Scholastica, virgin Mark 1:40–45 time. as the third reading. This weekend’s 1 Kings 11:4–13 While these questions remain myster- selection follows last week’s reading. Psalm 106:3–4, 35–37, 40 ies, the Book of Job is one of the greatest The scene is clear and familiar. Jesus literary treasures of the Scriptures and, has taught and prayed in the synagogue. Mark 7:24–30 indeed, of all writing. Upon leaving the synagogue, the Lord Humans probably since the beginning accompanies James and John to the house of time have ultimately understood that of Simon (who was later to be known as dishonest, mean and hurtful acts are not Peter) and Andrew. There Jesus encoun- deeply felt questions, just as Job asked among those mentioned when the deci- worthy of people. It is an understanding ters Simon’s mother-in-law, who is ill. his questions of God. sion to proclaim the Good News first was that has emerged in all the great religious The Lord cures her. The Church reassures us that every spoken. philosophies. Jesus then meets many people. The answer is in God, and Jesus is God. First Corinthians reminds us that this In the face of this ancient and universal Gospel states that of these numbers were Moreover, Jesus was not just con- great mission of redemption did not end realization is the fact that people so often people sick or possessed by the devil. cerned with those whom he met 2,000 with the Ascension. It endured, and and continuously are dishonest, mean and Jesus heals and frees them. years ago. We very definitely can place endures, in the apostles, upon whose faith hurtful. Why? How can this be? It is one The story proceeds. The next morning ourselves in the Savior’s gaze. We are the Church stands. † of the great riddles of human conjecture. Jesus leaves the area to go to an isolated It is a question that has occurred again spot to pray. Simon and the others find Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen and again to so many. This book is a long Jesus. Leaving the place of seclusion, exploration and repetition of this ageless Jesus joins the apostles to go to help other question. needy people, to cure them of their mal- Usually the virtue associated with Job adies, and to proclaim the news of God’s Early writings relate is that of patience, but it is a misplaced mercy. association. Job questions God. He implores God for an answer. He demands Reflection other stories about Jesus an answer of God. On Dec. 31, 1999, the Church cele- The only answer is that God is brated the second millenium of the Some time ago, you responded to a speaks of her miraculous birth to the aging supreme, eternal, transcendent and Gospel, and beginning the last year of the Qquestion about the brothers and sis- couple, and describes how she was sub- beyond human comprehension. All is in 20th century it looked forward in hope ters of Jesus men- jected during her pregnancy to tests and the plan of God. Nothing is outside the and joy to a new year and a new mille- tioned in the Gospels. questioning by officials suspicious of her power of God. And God is eternally good, nium of the joy and peace that spring You said one possibil- virginity. just and merciful. People must imitate the from devotion to the Lord. ity is that these sib- Perhaps such works were intended in divine goodness, justice and mercy. All this occurred in the normal liturgi- lings were Joseph’s part to assuage the curiosity of many early St. Paul’s First Epistle to the cal cycle. As much as in any other time, children from a previ- Christians, who felt the need, as many of Corinthians supplies the second reading. the Church celebrated Christmas in 1999. ous marriage. You us still do, to know all possible trifling Paul’s story is a familiar story from the With the same, age-old joy, the Church said this explanation details about Jesus. The four canonical early moments of Christianity. The Acts would celebrate the Epiphany in 2000 and “goes back to some Gospels, of course, were not at all inter- of the Apostles, and Paul himself, make the feast of the Baptism of the Lord a very early nonbiblical ested in satisfying this type of curiosity. clear that at one time he harshly treated week later. These great feasts are much traditions about Jesus Overall, much in these writings is rather Christians. He persecuted the infant more than the commemoration of great and his life.” weird, to say the least. They describe won- Church. He tolerated and also delighted but past happenings. They represent the What is the source of your informa- derful things happening through contact in the harassment of Christianity’s first here and now. tion? (Florida) with Jesus, his clothing, even his bath leaders and adherents. These readings refresh and console us. water. Yet, in the end, he was the most zeal- People always have asked their deep and Roughly two dozen Gospels concern- The apocryphal infancy narratives typi- Aing Jesus were written in the early cally portray the young Jesus as displaying centuries of Christianity. Some of them strange powers, sometimes quite out of My Journey to God focused especially on the youthful life of character with the Jesus of the four Jesus and on the supposed time between Gospels we know. the death and resurrection of our Lord, Once, for example, while playing with two subjects about which the canonical other children, Jesus molded several clay Gospels give almost no information. birds. When the authorities protested to Unremembered Dreams Two of them are particularly significant, Joseph about this violation of the Sabbath, the Infancy Gospel of Thomas and the so- Jesus waved his hands, brought the birds to When you look at me, called Book (or Protoevangelium, meaning life, and they flew away. your gaze brushing my face “First Gospel”) of James. Along with other Another time, someone in a crowd acci- your smile pouring into my eyes early writings, usually attributed to the dentally bumped into Jesus, who turned drawing me close apostles or their followers, these are tradi- and said, “You will never arrive at where your warmth around me tional sources for much of what we assume you are going.” A moment later, the man your dreams touching mine, to know about Jesus and his family. dropped dead. I can’t recall a time Both originated somewhere around the Many if not most of these writings I didn’t swim in your gray eyes year 140 or 150, in other words perhaps derive from gnostic sources. While they or listen for your voice 50 years after the canonical Gospel narrate extravagant stories, particularly or sleep in your arms. according to John. about Jesus and Mary, and are not part of In unremembered dreams According to tradition, “James, the the canon of sacred Scripture, they still tell I have always known brother of the Lord,” had special informa- us much about the life, interests and tradi- the warm lines of your body tion, apparently from Mary, concerning tions of the early Christian Churches. They your clear-eyed spirit, the young life of Jesus. It is the Book of also have played a significant role in the the wild, winged joy of your dreams. James which relates that the siblings of development of Christian theology con- I believe when I was created Jesus described in the Gospels were his cerning the mother of Jesus. He spoke your name in my deepest place stepbrothers and stepsisters, Joseph’s chil- and afterward I always knew dren from another marriage. (A free brochure in English or Spanish that you were waiting. This notion was opposed later by outlining marriage regulations in the St. Jerome, who believed in Joseph’s vir- Catholic Church, and explaining the

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The Criterion welcomes announcements of archdiocesan Recurring Greenwood. Prayer group, church and parish open-to-the-public activities for “The 7:30 p.m. Active List” Please be brief—listing date, location, event, Daily Our Lady of the Greenwood Tuesdays sponsor, cost and time. Include a phone number for verifi- St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. cation. No announcements will be taken by telephone. Parish Center, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Perpetual Joe Rd. W., Sellersburg. Notices must be in our office by 10 a.m. Monday the week adoration. Shepherds of Christ rosary, of (Friday) publication: The Criterion; The Active List; ◆ ◆ ◆ prayers after 7 p.m. Mass. ◆ ◆ ◆ 1400 N. Meridian St. (hand deliver); P.O. Box 1717; Holy Rosary Church, 520 Indianapolis, IN 46206 (mail); 317-236-1593 (fax); Stevens St., Indianapolis. Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th [email protected] (e-mail). Tridentine (Latin) Mass, St., Beech Grove. Prayer Mon.–Fri., noon; Wed., group, 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. St. Anne, Hamburg. “The Faith February 4 February 12 Fri., 5:30 p.m. Information: Explained,” by Father Greg Holy Spirit, 7243 E. 10th St., St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 317-636-4478. Indianapolis. Catholic Central Ave., Indianapolis. Bramlage, 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Information: 812-934-5854. Charismatic Renewal of Basics of liturgical design in Weekly Central Indiana, teaching, traditional church setting ses- Sundays Wednesdays 7 p.m.; Mass and healing ser- sion, Franciscan Sister Sandra Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. vice, 8 p.m. Information: 317- Schweitzer, 9 a.m.-noon. Pre- Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. 30th St. (behind St. Michael 353-9404. registration required. Church), Indianapolis. Marian Information: 317-236-1483 or Tridentine Mass, 10 a.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ prayers for priests, “Someone offered you a February 6 800-382-9836. 3 p.m.–4 p.m. Information: St. Louis School, 13 St. Louis ◆ ◆ ◆ St. Anthony of Padua Church, senior discount today, didn’t they Betty?” Clarksville. “Be Not Afraid” 317-271-8016. Pl., Batesville. Natural family St. Mark School, Schafer Hall, ◆ ◆ ◆ © 2000 CNS Graphics holy hour, 6 p.m. planning class, 9 a.m.–noon, 535 E. Edgewood, Indian- ◆ ◆ ◆ Our Lady of the Greenwood $25 fee. Information: 812-934- apolis. Spaghetti Dinner, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., Christ the King Church, 1827 Christ the King Chapel, 1827 Eucharistic adoration, one hour 3338 or 812-934-4054. Greenwood. Rosary and 5-8 p.m., social to follow, Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., after 8 a.m. Mass. ◆ ◆ ◆ 8-11 p.m.. Pre-sale tickets: Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 7 p.m. Indianapolis. Marian prayers ◆ ◆ ◆ Indianapolis. Exposition of ◆ ◆ ◆ Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 317-784-5547. Information: the Blessed Sacrament, for priests, 5:30 a.m.–6:30 a.m. Christ the King Chapel, 1827 Archbishop O’Meara Catholic 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. 317-787-2058. ◆ ◆ ◆ Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., 7:30 p.m.–9 p.m.; rosary for Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., History of Sacred Heart parish, Fatima K of C, 1040 N. Post Indianapolis. Marian prayers world peace, 8 p.m. Indianapolis. Adult Survivors Dr. James J. Divita, 2 p.m. February 13 ◆ ◆ ◆ Road, Indianapolis. Euchre, for priests, 5:30 a.m.–6:30 a.m. of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Information: 317-293-4607. St. Anthony Social Hall, 379 7 p.m. Information: 317-638- St. Anthony Church, 379 N. Catholic Social Services pro- N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. 8416. Saturdays Warman, Indianapolis. Rosary gram, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. February 7 Altar Society euchre party, $3. Clinic for Women, E. 38th St. and Benediction for vocations, Information: 317-236-1538. St. Lawrence School, 6950 E. ◆ ◆ ◆ 2 p.m. Fridays and Parker Ave., Indianapolis. 46th St., Indianapolis. Black St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Thursdays St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. Pro-life rosary, 9:30 a.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ History Month opening, Daniel Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Ladies Mondays St. Lawrence Chapel, Main St., Plainfield. Adoration Bogan, 8 a.m. Information: Sodality Valentine breakfast, Our Lady of the Greenwood Indianapolis. Adoration of the of the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Rosary Church, 520 317-543-4923. 7:30 a.m.-noon. Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., Blessed Sarament, 7 a.m.– 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Stevens St., Indianapolis. 5:30 p.m. Mass. ◆ ◆ ◆ Tridentine Mass, 9 a.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ St. Lawrence Chapel, ◆ ◆ ◆ St. Mary Church, New Albany. Indianapolis. Adoration of the St. Patrick Church, 950 Shepherds of Christ prayer for Blessed Sacrament, 7 a.m.– Prospect St., Indianapolis. lay, religious vocations, 7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Benediction and Mass in English, 4 p.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ Mass. MONTE St. Patrick Church, Shelby St., ◆ ◆ ◆ Monthly Salem. Prayer service, 7 p.m. Affiliated Women’s Services, CARLO ◆ ◆ ◆ Inc., 2215 Distributors Dr., First Sundays St. Malachy Church, Indianapolis. Pro-life rosary, St. Paul Church, Sellersburg. ♠ Brownsburg. Liturgy of the 10 a.m. Prayer group, 7 p.m.–8:15 p.m. NIGHT Hours, 7 p.m. Information: ◆ ◆ ◆ Information: 812-246-4555. 317-852-3195. St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ FREE ADMISSION Joe Rd. W., Sellersburg. —See ACTIVE LIST, page 23 BINGO • BLACKJACK • TEXAS POKER BEER • WINE • FOOD FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2000 6:30 P.M. - 12:30 A.M. Corner of US 31 South and Edgewood Ave. Irish Import Shop ♦ All proceeds benefit St. Mark Youth Sports. ♥ ❤ ❤ ❤ ♣ featuring a fine selection SPONSORED BY THE ❤ ST. MARK ATHLETIC BOARD of Claddagh and Celtic jewelry ❤ License #200000004872 for your sweetheart Irish and ❤ Celtic Shop Mon.-Fri. 10-6 Nora Plaza Sat. 10-5 1300 E. 86th St. You are invited to attend the 317-846-9449 Sun. 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St. Jude Church, 5353 Chapel, 9001 Haverstick Rd., St. Francis Hall Chapel, The Active List, continued from page 22 McFarland Rd., Indianapolis. Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Marian College, 3200 Cold Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Information: Spring Rd., Indianapolis. Fatima K of C, 1040 N. Post Mass, praise and worship, ◆ ◆ ◆ 783-1445. Third Fridays Catholic Charismatic Renewal Road, Indianapolis. Euchre, 8 a.m.; then SACRED gather- Christ the King Church, 1827 ◆ ◆ ◆ Blessed Sacrament Chapel, SS. of Central Indiana, Mass and 1 p.m. Information: 317-638- ing in the school. Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Peter and Paul Cathedral, healing service, 7 p.m. 8416. ◆ ◆ ◆ Indianapolis. Exposition of the Center, Indianapolis. Catholic Indianapolis. Mass for Civitas Widowed Organization, Little Flower Chapel, 13th and Blessed Sacrament, 2 p.m.– Dei, Catholic business group, Third Saturdays 7 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Information: First Mondays Bosart, Indianapolis. 7 a.m. (Monday); rosary, 6:30 a.m.; Indianapolis Athletic St. Andrew Church, 4052 E. Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Apostolate of Fatima holy 317-784-1102. Club, breakfast, talk, 7:15 38th St., Indianapolis. Mass for 8 p.m. Open to midnight. ◆ ◆ ◆ Center, Indianapolis. Guardian hour, 2 p.m. a.m.–8:30 a.m., $20. Life by archdiocesan Office of Angel Guild board meeting, ◆ ◆ ◆ Holy Family Parish, Information: Shawn Conway, Pro-Life Activities, 8:30 a.m.; Third Mondays Oldenburg. Support group for 9:30 a.m. Our Lady of the Greenwood 317-264-9400, ext. 35; or walk to Clinic for Women, 2951 St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. the widowed, 7 p.m. Church, 335 S. Meridian St., 56th St., Indianapolis. Young David Gorsage, 317-875-8281. E. 38th St., rosary; return to First Tuesdays Information: 812-934-2524. ◆ ◆ ◆ Greenwood. Devotions and Widowed Group (by arch- church for Benediction. Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. ◆ ◆ ◆ sacrament of reconciliation, diocesan Office of Youth and 30th St., Indianapolis. after 8 a.m. Mass. Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, Family Ministries), 7:30 p.m.. Confession, 6:45 p.m.; ◆ ◆ ◆ 435 Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Child care available. Benediction of the Blessed Holy Angels Church, 28th and Mass, 2 p.m. Sacrament, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-236-1586. Religious Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sts., Third Thursdays ◆ ◆ ◆ Indianapolis. Exposition of Third Wednesdays Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. the Blessed Sacrament, 11 Wedding Bulletins Joe Rd. W., Sellersburg. Holy a.m.–noon. hour for religious vocations, ◆ ◆ ◆ $7.99 per 100 – Large selection Benediction and exposition of St. Mary Church, New Albany. 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Peoples. Sister of Betty Jo, father of nine. WILLIAMS, Virginia Lee, 76, WILLIAMS, William Oscar and McAdoo Kirsch. SMITH, Laurence Harold, 82, Little Flower, Indianapolis, Jan. Bernard, 94, St. John the Grandmother of five. St. Michael, Brookville, Jan. 18. Mother of Donna Carlisle, Apostle, Bloomington, Jan. 19. REDELMAN, Rose, 88, 14. Husband of Mary Carolyn JoAnn Lewis, Mark and Thomas Father of Dale and Maxine St. Michael, Brookville, Nov. (Dolf) Smith. Father of Nancy Williams. Sister of Donald Williams. Grandfather of four. Rest in peace McCoun. Grandmother of 14. Great-grandfather of five. 24. Mother of Patricia Fague, Stephen, Richard, Hoegeman and Emily Bamonte. Michael and Christopher Smith. Great-grandmother of three. Great-great-grandfather of two. Please submit in writing to our Jan. 19. Wife of Malachia Grandmother of three. Great- Grandfather of 12. Great-grand- office by 10 a.m. Mon. the Feeney. Mother of Rose, grandmother of two. father of one. week of publication; be sure to Steven, Timothy, Thomas, Peter RIEDMAN, Norbert A., 78, THOMAS, Samuel J., 85, state date of death. Obituaries and Charles Feeney. St. Michael, Brookville, Dec. St. Monica, Indianapolis, Jan. of archdiocesan priests and Grandmother of 15. 24. Father of Gail Sottong and 21. Father of Cecilia religious sisters serving our GETTELFINGER, Lucille M. Donald Riedman. Son of Cushinberry and Lydia Harris. archdiocese are listed elsewhere (Simon), 96, St. Bernard, Cecelia (Geis) and Harry Brother of Dorothy Buford, in The Criterion. Order priests Frenchtown, Jan. 14. Mother of Riedman. Brother of Thelma Fred and Julius Thomas. and brothers are included here, Mary Ann Seng, Ruth Helen Karbowski, Phyllis Clark, Grandfather of three. Great- unless they are natives of the Fliehman, Madelyn Hulsman Alean, Dorothy, Harry and grandfather of three. archdiocese or have other and Rex Gettelfinger. Sister of Richard Riedman. Grandfather TOLER, James, 46, connections to it. Albert Simon, Cathleen Harpe, of three. Great-grandfather of St. Malachy, Brownsburg, Jan. ADKINS, Mary (Schlensker), Magdalene Caper and one. 17. Husband of Mary Jo Toler. 88, St. Joseph, Crawford Co., Annabelle Jackson. ROSTER, Irma C., 91, Father of Keri and Kevin Toler. Dec. 15. Sister of Elmer Grandmother of 20. Great- St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, Schlensker. Aunt of three. grandmother of 41. WHELAN, Rovilla P., 85, Our Jan. 16. Aunt of several. Lady of Perpetual Help, New ANDERSON, George Merritt GLOGOZA, Stanley A., 73, SHEPHERD, Louis E., 88, Albany, Jan. 25. Mother of Sr., 79, St. Matthew, Holy Trinity, Indianapolis, Jan. St. Monica, Indianapolis, Jan. Jerry Eiler. Stepmother of Mary Indianapolis, Jan. 6. Father of 21. Brother of Walt, Tom and 20. Husband of Eva M. (Vesh) Lou Shireman, Anna Margaret Sian, Sheryl, George Jr. and Bill Glogoza. Shepherd. Father of Marjorie McGehee, Rosetta Ditto, J. Denise Anderson. Grandfather HORSTMAN, John E., 92, Runion, Ann Lankford, Louis Marion, Frank, James and Gene of five. St. Joseph, St. Leon, Jan. 14. Jr. and Rosalie Shepherd. Whelan. Grandmother of one. BAUER, Joseph H., 92, Husband of Mary Ann Grandfather of 12. Great-grand- Great-grandmother of one. St. Mary, Greensburg, Jan. 27. Horstman. Father of Betty Brother of Mary Hensley, Cornelius, Donna Ramey, Frances Madinger and Flavian Rosemary Cox, Paul, David, Franciscan Sister Romana served Bauer. Uncle of several nieces James, Ronald and Larry at Marian College, Scecina and nephews. Horstman. Grandfather of 24. Great-grandfather of six. BERRY, Martha Jane Ryan, Franciscan Sister Romana Memorial High School, 87, Our Lady of Lourdes, KENNEY, Patricia L., 64, Merkel died Jan. 25. She was Indianapolis; St. Michael, Indianapolis, Jan. 22. Mother of Little Flower, Indianapolis, Jan. 91. Brookville; St. Gabriel, Judy Warrenberg and William 14. Mother of Anthony, John A funeral Mass was cele- Connersville; St. Lawrence, Berry. Grandmother of two. and Dennis Daniels. Daughter brated Jan. 28 at the Lawrenceburg; and Great-grandmother of two. of Eunice Kelley. Sister of Motherhouse Chapel of the St. Nicholas, Sunman, as well Mary Heacox, Steve Thomas, Sisters of St. Francis in as in Ohio. BLANDFORD, Nera M., 74, Robert and Jimmy King. Oldenburg. Of the two brothers and

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whether 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez should go back to vene to stop the city of Rome from hosting an interna- NewsNews briefsbriefs Cuba, Dominican Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin has now tional gay pride gathering, Vatican sources said. placed herself firmly on the side of those who want him Meanwhile, Rome’s mayor said the city will not sup- to remain in the United States. Sister Jeanne, president port anything that shows a lack of respect for the U.S. of Dominican-run Barry University, told reporters Catholic Church. Italian newspapers Jan. 28 were filled Jan. 28 that she was “no longer neutral” about Elian’s with predictions of Rome-Vatican confrontations after fate following a 90-minute private meeting she hosted the Rome city council allocated about $200,000 for ‘Holy Cyberspace’ project finds Jan. 26 between the child and his grandmothers, World Pride 2000, a July 1-8 international meeting of lots of religious order sites on Web Mariela Quintana and Raquel Rodriguez. She said she gays and lesbians. would work with Sen. Connie Mack, R-Fla., in support WASHINGTON (CNS)—A research project dubbed of legislation that would keep Elian in the United “Holy Cyberspace” has found that more and more U.S. States, “even if there aren’t enough votes to pass it.” Pope criticizes relativism and religious orders have their own World Wide Web sites. It She also said she was open to other options that would underscores unique role of Christ found that the number of such sites roughly doubled in be “legal and possible.” two years and will continue to grow rapidly in the near VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Criticizing the spread of a future. Men’s orders were more likely than women’s WORLD “relativistic mentality” in some theological circles, Pope orders to have a Web site. The average site gets about John Paul II underscored the unique role of Christ and the 1,000 hits a month, and the order uses it mainly to com- Church in human salvation. “In recent years, a mentality municate to a wider public and to recruit vocations, the Rabbi: Jerusalem visit would show has emerged in theological and ecclesial circles which study found. The Commission on Religious Life and tends to relativize Christ’s revelation and his unique and Ministry sponsored the study. approval of Israeli sovereignty universal mediation in the order of salvation,” the pope said Jan. 28 during an audience with participants in the JERUSALEM (CNS)—One of Israel’s two chief rabbis plenary assembly of the Congregation for the Doctrine of Seton Hall memorial service said a papal meeting with Jewish leaders at Jerusalem’s the Faith. The same mentality, the pope added, tends “to begins healing process after fire Western Wall would indicate a recognition of Israeli sov- reformulate the necessity of Christ’s Church as a univer- ereignty over all of Jerusalem. But a Jerusalem bishop sal sacrament of salvation.” SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (CNS)—The healing process said Pope John Paul II’s March visit to the Holy Land is a has begun at Seton Hall University in South Orange fol- pastoral one and should not be seen as supporting one lowing the Jan. 19 dormitory fire that killed three fresh- political position over another. Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi Chiapas conference reviews men and injured more than 50 other students. In an emo- Yisrael Meir Lau told Israeli radio he welcomed the idea pastoral work for indigenous tional and somber campus memorial service Jan. 27, of meeting the pope at the Western Wall, which stands in Walsh Gymnasium was filled with an estimated 5,000 East Jerusalem. The Vatican does not recognize Israel’s SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS, Mexico clergy, family, friends, faculty, students and administra- sovereignty over East Jerusalem, an area Israel captured (CNS)—As thousands of people gathered to mark the tors. Classes resumed following the service. The fatal fire from Jordan during the 1967 Middle East War. Israel’s 40th anniversary of Bishop Samuel Ruiz Garcia’s conse- broke out in the third floor commons room of Boland Hall chief rabbis are still contemplating the possibility of a cration as bishop of the Diocese of San Cristóbal, a at about 4:30 a.m. Built in 1952, Boland Hall houses meeting with Pope John Paul during his pilgrimage to the smaller group concluded a three-day reflection on the some 600 students mostly freshmen. Holy Land on March 20-26. diocese’s pastoral work. The conference, “From Vatican II to the Third Millennium,” ended Jan. 24 with a cere- mony attended by 900 people in San Cristóbal’s Nun who hosted grandmothers Vatican sources won’t try to stop Cathedral of Peace. For visitors and for local participants, says Cuban boy should stay in U.S. gay pride gathering in Rome the conference offered an opportunity to reflect on the diocese’s decision to place the indigenous poor at the MIAMI (CNS)—Once neutral in the battle over VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Vatican will not inter- center of its pastoral work by perceiving them, as Bishop Ruiz often said, “as subjects of history.” PEOPLE Classified Directory, continued

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Principal—Elementary School Director/Coordinator of Religious Education ROME (CNS)—Maryknoll Father Roy Bourgeois Immaculate Heart of Mary elementary The Richmond Catholic Community is seeking a full- brought his campaign to close the U.S. Army School of the Americas to Rome in late January. “The school is a school in north Indianapolis invites qualified time director/coordinator of religious education to implement and oversee parish faith formation pro- Cold War dinosaur, a relic,” which helps the military keep applicants to apply immediately for the grams at all levels beginning July 1. a firm grip on power throughout Central and South position of principal. Our school has 400 America, the priest said. The school, known as the SOA students and a strong faculty. We offer a Applicant should have a love for the Catholic faith, and based at Fort Benning, Ga., since 1984, was founded Catholic education and a solid curriculum, knowledge of and commitment to the Archdiocesan in Panama in 1946. It has trained some 60,000 military Faith Formation Guidelines and Faith-Formation officers from Latin America and the Caribbean. During a in a family and neighborhood oriented week-long visit to Rome, Father Bourgeois tried to enlist atmosphere. Curriculum and the ability to work together with cat- echists, youth minister, RCIA team, school personnel the help of the world’s religious orders in closing the school, whose graduates have included officers accused Candidates must fulfill the requirements of the and pastoral staff. Experience in parish formation of assassinations and human rights abuses. Office of Catholic Education of the programs preferred. Archdiocese of Indianapolis. If you believe Direct inquiries/résumés to: Harry Dudley, Office of you are qualified, please send Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Catholic club hosts cardinal inquiries/résumés to Mickey Lentz, Executive 1400 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46206. for birthday, upcoming retirement Director, Office of Catholic Education, NEW YORK (CNS)—The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn Archdiocese of Indianapolis, 1400 N. Financial For Rent hosted Cardinal John J. O’Connor of New York at its annual Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46206. dinner in a Manhattan hotel Jan. 27 to recognize his 80th Mortgage and birthday and his upcoming retirement. Bishop Thomas V. GEORGETOWN WOODS Daily of Brooklyn told the guest of honor his life has been Home Equity Loans 55 & older • utilities included • Home Purchase “a beautiful love story,” and thanked him for his willingness • Scheduled van service Assistant Director • Refinance to attend the dinner “with no little sacrifice.” Irene H. • Community rooms Impellizzeri, who represents Brooklyn on the New York of Music Sought • Debt Consolidation • Minutes from shopping/restaurants • Home Improvements • On-site beauty salon City Board of Education and is active in Catholic affairs, gave the cardinal a proclamation by New York Mayor Growing, dynamic Catholic church in NAUGHTON • 24-hr. emergency system Carmel is seeking a person to serve on our • Elevator • Laundry facilities Rudolph W. Giuliani. Other citations were presented by a FINANCIAL City Council member and the Brooklyn Borough president. staff as 20-25 hour salaried assistant director GEORGETOWN WOODS of music. 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Position begins immediately. in this Washington, culminated three days of events sponsored Fax or e-mail résumé and four professional by the March for Life Education and Defense Fund. references to Scott Fitzgerald, St. Elizabeth Smith, a leading pro-life legislator, discussed progress space! being made to reduce abortions, recent revelations about Seton Catholic Church, Fax: 317-846-3710, Steve J. Sergi Broker/Owner the selling of fetal body parts and his introduction of leg- e-mail: [email protected], snail mail: islation to provide constitutional protection to the unborn. 10655 Haverstick Rd., Carmel, IN 46033. 317-236-1572 Phone: 317-846-3850, x 17. 317-507-5883 (These news briefs were compiled by Catholic News “YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD REALTOR” Service.) † Page 28 The Criterion Friday, February 4, 2000 Cardinal praises decree on Blessed Katharine Drexel BENSALEM, Pa. Cardinal Anthony J. by, among others, officials 1891 to minister to Native cially gratifying to be at He added that the U.S. (CNS)—Pope John Paul Bevilacqua. of the order and the little Americans and African- Xavier to see the reaction Church also shares the II’s Jan. 27 decree on He spoke at a press con- girl whose cure of deafness Americans. of people there to the hopes of the Sisters of the Blessed Katharine Drexel ference Jan. 27 at the was the second miracle “It is a day of rejoicing news. “This was one of Blessed Sacrament that “means our holy and self- Bensalem motherhouse of needed for canonization of for the Church of Phila- her main outreaches,” “this step toward canoniza- less Philadelphian will the order Blessed Kath- the U.S. heiress, who left delphia, a day of rejoicing Sister Loughlin added. tion will advance efforts to soon be declared a saint of arine founded, the Sisters her wealthy upbringing for for our people,” she added. In a statement issued eradicate racism, a goal of the Roman Catholic of the Blessed Sacrament. a religious life dedicated to At the time of the Jan. 28 in Washington, the Blessed Katharine Drexel’s Church,” said Philadelphia The cardinal was joined the poor and marginalized. announcement the congre- president of the U.S. bish- life’s work.” The Vatican did not say gation’s president, Sister ops’ conference, Bishop Katharine Drexel, who when the canonization Monica Loughlin, was Joseph A. Fiorenza of was born in Philadelphia in would be, but officials attending scheduled meet- Galveston-Houston, said 1858 and died in Bensalem familiar with her cause ings at Xavier University that “God has blessed the in 1955, was noted for her said she probably would in New Orleans, La., one United States with many sanctity throughout her be canonized Oct. 1. of the institutions founded people who have worked long life. Her cause for When Blessed Kath- by Blessed Katharine. It is with those in need” and canonization was formally arine is canonized, Cardi- the only historically black for the Church to single opened in 1962; she was nal Bevilacqua noted, U.S. Catholic college. out one as being worthy declared “venerable” in Philadelphia will be able to “We are rejoicing,” she of sainthood is an honor. 1987. claim two American saints, said in an interview with “In the nation where In 1988, after the cure of her and St. John Neumann. The Catholic Standard & Blessed Katharine was a Bensalem teen—Robert The three other American Times, Philadelphia’s born and where she served Gutherman, who had a life- saints are St. Frances archdiocesan newspaper. those most in need, she threatening ear infection— Cabrini, St. Elizabeth “I’m just very, very stands as proof that when was accepted as a miracle Bayley Seton and St. Rose excited that Mother Kath- united to God one can use attributed to Katharine’s Philippine Duchesne. arine is being recognized. the goods of this earth for intercession, she was beati- “This is the day the I’m pleased for the sisters the good of all,” he said. fied by Pope John Paul II. Lord has made, and we and especially for all the “In our affluent society, The second miracle rec- are glad,” said Blessed people Mother Katharine Blessed Katharine reminds ognized by the Vatican, Sacrament Sister Beatrice touched throughout the us that material goods need which is the last step Jeffries, vice president of United States and now our not obscure the spiritual needed before sainthood, the congregation Kath- mission in Haiti.” vision required to serve involved Amanda “Amy” Blessed Katharine Drexel arine Drexel founded in She said it was espe- those in need.” Wall, who was born deaf. When she was 17 months old, in March 1994, her hearing was restored. After exhaustive exami- nation by a panel of local doctors, the alleged cure was sent on to Rome by Msgr. Alexander J. Palmieri, the Philadelphia-based vice postulator for Blessed Katharine’s cause. On Oct. 7, 1999, a Rome medical board con- curred with the Phila- delphia findings—there was no medical explana- tion for the child’s cure. A Vatican board of theolo- gians decided the healing was due solely to the inter- cession of Blessed Katharine Drexel. The pope then accepted the recommendation of the Congregation for Sainthood Causes that the cure was miraculous. “All who were involved This Ad Is in this case have been touched in a very special way by this heroic woman, Camera Ready! whom we will soon have the privilege of calling St. Francis St. Katharine Drexel,” said Msgr. Palmieri. 1844 Amy, now 7, was at the press conference with her parents, Constance and 5x10 John Wall, and her brother, Jack, 14, and sister, Neg Jeanette, 11. Also on hand were Gutherman, Blessed Katharine’s first miracle recipient, and Dr. Matthew Bucko, a Norristown, Pa., ear, nose and throat special- ist who presented the med- ical aspects of the case before the Rome medical board. For the Wall family, all of this publicity is a bit overwhelming. They would like to guard their privacy, but with Amy being an official miracle recipient, they are inevitably in the limelight. “We are ordinary peo- ple,” Connie Wall said. But the family knows this special grace has altered their lives. “We have a deeper faith,” John Wall said. “It changed our whole family. We are closer.” †