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2017 Red Mass Bishops: New

Bishop rules on HHS Timothy L. Doherty was mandate ‘good principal celebrant of the news for all Lafayette diocese’s Americans’ second annual Red Mass, celebrated Oct. By Carol Zimmermann 2 at St. Eliza- Catholic News Service beth Ann Seton Church in WASHINGTON (CNS) — Carmel. A The CopyrightTrump administration Catholic Oct. 6 issued interim rules dinner and News Service expanding the exemption to presentation by the contraceptiveFind the entire mandate Indiana for religious employers, Supreme Court content in your such as theweekly Little print Sisters of Justice Mark S. the Poor, who object on subscription! Massa followed moral grounds to covering the Mass. contraceptive and abortion- (Photo by inducing drugs and devices Sarah L. in their employee health Murphy) insurance. Leaders of the U.S. Con- ference of Catholic Bishops praised the action as “a A call to discipleship and leadership return to common sense, long-standing federal prac- By Sarah L. Murphy Red Mass, celebrated this legal professionals and Kettron and Father John L. tice and peaceful coexis- The Catholic Moment year on Oct. 2 at St. Eliza- their spouses came togeth- Nguyen. Deacon Stephen tence between church and beth Ann Seton Church. er at the Mass to pray for Miller and Deacon William state.” CARMEL — “I’m just a The Red Mass is a cus- divine guidance for the Reid assisted. The contraceptive man- sinner like everyone else,” tom dating from the 13th coming year. “The Catholic thought date was put in place by the says Indiana Supreme century that, according to Bishop Timothy L. system behind social jus- Department of Health and Court Justice Mark S. Massa, provides an oppor- Doherty was principal cele- tice, a way of thinking that Human Services under the Massa, “a fallen Catholic tunity for lawyers “to con- brant of the Mass and necessarily involves legal Affordable Care Act. still trying to get it right.” template gratefully our homilist. Concelebrants and judicial energies, seeks While providing an He confided this to a special gifts and serious included Father Andrew R. the liberty and participato- exemption for religious room full of peers and cler- responsibilities.” DeKeyser, Father Hilary ry prospects of individuals employers, the new rules gy following the Lafayette Judges, lawyers, govern- O’Keeke, Father James R. maintain the existing federal diocese’s second annual ment officials and other Bates, Father J. Michael (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 5) Loaves and Fishes ministry helps feed those in need

By Brigid Curtis Ayer McIntosh said her interest For The Catholic Moment and involvement in serving those in need stemmed from CARMEL — Susan McIn- her friendship and work tosh, chair of the Loaves and with the late Lucious New- Fishes ministry at St. Eliza- som, a longtime advocate for beth Ann Seton Parish, says the poor in Marion County. she “sees Christ in the peo- Newsom died in 2008. ple” she serves. The parish’s “People in our parish and food outreach ministry in Carmel in general are sur- recently conducted a Blue prised to learn that there are Bag food drive to help those people who need food sup- in need. port, but there is a need,” The Loaves and Fishes McIntosh said. “It is amaz- ministry partners with the ing what you learn from the Merciful Help Center at Our clients when working at the Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish to pantry.” collect food, restock the Some come for food pantry and help clients because their cars broke Parishioners drop off donations during the recent Blue “shop” at the food pantry down and, unable to afford Bag food drive at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in located on the Our Lady of repairs, they lost their jobs. Carmel. (Photo by Brigid Curtis Ayer) Mt. Carmel campus. (Continued on Page 7) Page 2 The Catholic Moment October 15, 2017 Let’s not be silent

ast spring, the Indiana bishops part of the circle of silence. Profession- death this year, with another 2,400 enjoyed an introductory meet- al ethics privileges certain kinds of wounded. This year alone! Indiana has L ing with Governor Eric Hol- secrets, so the clergy get boxed in. its own statistics to be sure. These comb. As we shared concerns, Our priests met last year numbers do not include suicides. Is October 15 the opioid crisis claimed our with law enforcement experts there anyone who does not want less 28th Sunday who educated us about illegal firearms violence and injury? Of attention. The governor’s focus in Ordinary Time on this problem is genuine, and prescription drugs that course not. But when we switch the Cycle A Readings: and he welcomes alliances drive addiction. We got a sense question to advocating solutions, there both to prevent a spread and of the challenges faced by first are those who say it’s too soon, or we to find resources to help indi- responders and legislators. don’t have enough data. 1) Isaiah 25:6-10a viduals and families overcome This meeting was a chance for How about including a petition 2) Philippians 4:12-14, 19- addiction. us to be part of a solution, about reducing gun-related violence in 20 I mentioned that the opioid even if results are not immedi- next week’s Universal Prayer (the crisis has touched our own ate. Insofar as there is a spiri- four-year-old name for Prayers of the 3) Gospel: Matthew 22:1- Catholic community in a pecu- tual component to the problem Faithful)? Or for God’s help in enforc- 14 liar way. Visitations and funer- Bishop as well as any solution, it is ing reasonable safety laws? There will als for those who die of over- Timothy L. important to keep the issue in be a few people who will choose to see Monday, Oct. 16 doses generally omit any men- Doherty front of us. I commend those such a prayer as an attack on one or 1) Romans 1:1-7 tion of that fact. A family’s parishes which periodically another constitutional right. But I 2) Gospel: Luke 11:29-32 desire for privacy, often for voice a Mass petition for those would invite them to join us in a reasonable motives, masks the lethali- struggling with an addiction, both for prayer for reducing firearms deaths Tuesday, Oct. 17 ty of our social problem. As a result, individuals and their families. and injuries. That should not be too 1) Romans 1:16-25 many communities do not perceive the In the wake of the Oct. 1 shooting in controversial during this Respect Life 2) Gospel: Luke 11:37-41 plague that is among us. But this was Las Vegas, we witness another tragedy Month. If we can’t trust the Holy Spirit not my main point, which is that a that is not helped by silence. On Sept. for help, who can we trust? Wednesday, Oct. 18 well-intended secret makes the clergy 17, Chicago recorded its 500th firearms 1) 2 Timothy 4:10-17b 2) Gospel: Luke 10:1-9

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Red Mass an opportunity to reflect on special gifts, responsibilities

(Continued from Page 1) him to swear allegiance,” and patience, if you instill in Massa said during his pre- younger lawyers a respect and groups,” Bishop Doher- sentation. for the nobility of our profes- ty said during his homily. He reminded everyone sion, if you protect our Con- He wanted participants to that More was consequently stitution, its personal guar- understand that promoting beheaded. antees and a system of sepa- Christian principles in the Canonized in 1935, he was ration of powers that has public sphere includes declared the patron saint of maintained liberty for two preparing for repercussions statesmen and politicians by centuries, if you stand for and knowing how to engage St. John Paul II in 2000. free speech and against the in proper argument. He Massa said he prays that heckler’s veto on campuses commended those present Catholics take pride in the and the public square, if you on facing social issues in work of the Church, “admit- give of yourselves in pro how they live, in both their ting its human corruptions bono service and in ways work and their community but remember, too, its that build stronger families involvements. virtues and the force it con- and stronger communities, “When you have the chal- tinues to be for good in the by this everyone will know lenges they have,” said world — and that those you are disciples.” Yvonne Parkinson, referring virtues might make us better Even though Christians to lawyers like her husband, lawyers and better leaders in today frequently “find your- Michael Parkinson, of our communities.” selves ridiculed, caricatured Parkinson Law Offices in He then referred to a lec- as intolerant, bigoted, hate- Lafayette, “it is nice to pull ture presented last summer ful,” he implored everyone away and have the bishop by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks of to have the kind of pride that bless us.” the House of Lords in the brings confidence and grati- Former Chief Justice of United Kingdom, during tude in the Catholic Church, the Indiana Supreme Court which it was observed in “for it kept civilization and Brent Dickson said he demographic and cultural the written word alive in a respects the Red Mass “as an Indiana Supreme Court Justice Mark S. Massa speaks trends that the number of world lit only by fire.” institution, and what it after the second annual Red Mass, celebrated Oct. 2 at St. people regularly going to a Massa urged his fellow means to help elevate and Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Carmel. (Photo by Sarah L. house of worship is a major lawyers and judges to rumi- appreciate what’s good Murphy) indicator of the strength of a nate on the wisdom of St. about lawyers and their community and the ability to John Paul’s proclamation of ethic.” ple in our society,” Deacon people. maintain society. St. Thomas More as a patron “As a permanent deacon Miller said. “Recall that St. Thomas “We lawyers, especially saint of statesmen, when the and a lawyer, I was moved He serves as a member of More was chancellor of Eng- we Catholic lawyers,” Massa pope said it was in defense by Bishop Doherty’s call for the Red Mass planning com- land, one of the most power- said, “have a special obliga- of the rights of conscience us to be role models in our mittee. ful men in the realm, but tion to nurture and maintain that Thomas More shone culture, and to promote The celebration is intend- when his king, Henry VIII, that covenantal body of soci- brightly. civility, authentic dis- ed to support lawmakers broke from Rome to start his ety, this society of ‘We the “May we tonight all walk course and true justice for and lawyers, as well as to own church, divorce and People,’ as Rabbi Sacks calls proudly in that light, confi- all, especially given the remind them to remain faith- remarry, Thomas More’s it. dently living our faith,” important role that we play ful to their Christian values, conscience and devotion to “If you practice law that Massa said. in the everyday lives of peo- upholding the dignity of all the Church would not allow way, with civility, honesty

Father Kevin Hurley (above center), associate pastor of Our Lady of Above left: Marc Tuttle, president of Indiana Right to Life and a parish- Mt. Carmel Parish in Carmel, led a prayer service at the parish on the ioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, prays during the service. (Photos by recent National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. The service Brigid Curtis Ayer) was held at the tomb of the unborn baby “Chris” on the parish campus. Page 4 The Catholic Moment October 15, 2017 Author Danielle Bean inspires with women of the Bible

By Megan Tobin them. This woman symbolically For The Catholic Moment Another popu- puts all her faith in Jesus by lar story is Jesus’ breaking open this jar to give CARMEL — Nationally interaction with him everything. known author and speaker the woman caught “Jesus wants everything,” Danielle Bean visited with in the act of adul- Bean said. “Jesus wants us to approximately 140 women tery, a dramatic put our trust in him.” at a Sept. 30 retreat at St. story of forgive- Throughout the retreat, Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish ness. she connected the women’s to explore stories of Jesus’ “We need to put lives in Scripture with relationships with women in ourselves in this women’s lives today. the Bible and how they can story — we all The women of Scripture help transform others’ rela- have sins,” Bean that Jesus touches, heals, tionships with Jesus. said. “We are all comforts and teaches are all Working with themes thrown in front of of us, she said. Jesus wants a from her book “You’re Jesus for judg- personal relationship with Worth It,” Bean walked ment.” everyone. retreatants through some of Danielle Bean listens as an audience member shares her thoughts. Jesus sees this “The image of the woman the more well-known inter- (Photo by Megan Tobin) sinful woman and breaking open her alabaster actions between Jesus and knows she is being jar and using everything she women in the Bible, showing an outcast drawing her ful interaction. used by men for their own had stored to wash Jesus’ how to gain perspective and water at midday to avoid When Jesus is visiting and political agendas, Bean feet helped me realize how wisdom from these intimate social interaction, but Jesus Mary sits at his feet, Martha pointed out. Amidst her sin, much love Jesus has for us,” and personal stories. is waiting for her,” Bean is anxious and troubled that Jesus restores her dignity said Norah Riddle, a parish- The morning was broken said. “He doesn’t care about she is cooking and taking and forgives her. ioner at St. Elizabeth Ann up into four sections with the labels or what anyone care of things while Mary is Anyone thrown at the feet Seton. “He is all in — am I? time for personal reflection, else thought.” not, Bean said. of Jesus need only look up We have such a great God on small-group discussion and She pointed out that the This story highlights a into his face, she said. “Satan our side.” opportunities for partici- woman in the story is name- classic situation that any calls us by our sins, but Jesus “Danielle Bean’s talk was pants to share their thoughts less, and the omission is pur- hostess can understand, she calls us by name.” so encouraging,” said fellow with the entire group. poseful. said. Oftentimes when host- In the seventh chapter of parishioner Kelsey Henry. Clara Duray, one of the She represents all women, ing an important guest, peo- Luke’s Gospel, a woman is “She is someone that any parish’s music directors, Bean said, and allows any ple get caught up in the moved by faith and comes to woman can relate to because provided inspirational woman the opportunity to “things” of the party instead Jesus to bathe his feet with she is so down to earth.” music during the times for insert herself into this story of enjoying the company of her tears, wipe them with Deanna Boyce, organizer reflection. with Jesus. those they’re serving. her hair, anoint them and of the event, said she was “I want to challenge your “This is who Jesus sought “Jesus takes this moment kiss them. The intimacy of delighted in the success of perspective of Jesus,” Bean out,” Bean said. “She was a to remind Martha that peo- the scene is significant the morning. told those attending. “These nobody, a throwaway, on the ple and relationships are because it is such a hum- “I really enjoyed the stories are of real women outskirts of society.” more important than bling gesture. Danielle Bean conference! It and they are still relevant Jesus uses the mundane, things,” Bean said. “Martha “This is a deeply personal was such an amazing experi- today.” such as asking for a drink of has Jesus in her living room scene, giving of herself even ence seeing more than 140 For example, when Jesus water — such a human need and she is worried about the though she is a sinner, Jesus women come together to lis- asks the woman at the well — to connect with people, cooking and cleaning knows she’s a sinner, and ten to Danielle share her sto- for a drink in the fourth she said. He knows their lim- instead of just being with Simon knows she’s a sinner,” ries and experiences as it chapter of John’s Gospel, it its and their weaknesses Jesus.” Bean said. related to being a Catholic shows that Jesus seeks peo- because he experienced Bean challenged the She highlighted the signif- woman,” Boyce said. “She ple where they are, he does these, too, in his humanity, retreat participants to recog- icance of the alabaster jar talked about women in not care about labels, and he which is often forgotten. nize when they have focused used for the ointment. It is a Scripture and how those connects with them through The story of Jesus with his on the wrong thing and com- jar that is sealed and, once women share so much in their humanity, she said. good friends Mary and pletely missed the amazing broken open, the oil cannot common with our lives even “The woman at the well is Martha also gives an insight- opportunity right in front of be returned and kept safe. today.”

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Speaker shares insights about ‘A Pope and a President’

By Brigid Curtis Ayer Reagan wrote in his diary, “I Kengor said. For The Catholic Moment owe my life to God and will On June 4, 1989, Poland try to serve him in every way held elections. “The commu- CARMEL — Some of the I can.” nists didn’t win a single parallels of their lives were For Reagan, that service seat.” uncanny. The camaraderie included defeating Soviet On Nov. 9, 1989, the Berlin and mutual affection they communism, Kengor said. Wall fell. shared was genuine. Their When the CIA confirmed Kengor said Reagan and alliance, undeniably, helped that the KGB, the Soviet Pope John Paul II held a topple more than the Berlin secret police, had planned strong belief in using their Wall and the Cold War era, the pope’s assassination, talents for the glory of God. changing the international, Pope John Paul II asked the They believed it was a per- political and moral land- United States to keep the son’s duty to use his talents scape for years to come. information secret, con- and they tried to live their Paul Kengor, New York cerned that public knowl- lives that way. Times best-selling author, edge might interfere with a They both believed it was offered his insights into the new relationship the Vatican important “to do what is relationship between Pope was forging with Mikhail right even at great personal John Paul II and President Gorbachev. cost,” Kengor said. “It was a Ronald Reagan during a In June 1982, Reagan and moral lesson that we can all recent presentation at Our Pope John Paul II met one on take part in. And it is a call to Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish. one. Both believed God had us to use our talents, to ‘be That relationship is the spared their lives to defeat not afraid.’” focus of his book “A Pope Soviet communism, Kengor Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and a President.” said. parishioner Meghan Durkee, The two unique figures Their communication was a history teacher for more were elected only a few described by close confi- than a decade who studied years apart from each other. dants as “frequent,” includ- the post-communist era dur- Pope John Paul II, elected in ing dozens of interactions. ing her undergraduate work, 1978, was the first non-Ital- Kengor said a lot of the com- said she felt Kengor’s talk ian pope in 455 years and the munication between top U.S. provided a “great blend of first Slavic pontiff ever. and Vatican officials was history and the faith aspect.” Ronald Reagan, elected in relayed over shared cappuc- Sandford Horn of West- 1980, won 45 of 50 states, cinos, where no notes or field, a member of the and then 49 of 50 states in Author Paul Kengor speaks about the relationship records were taken because Shaarey Tefilla Synagogue, a 1984. between Pope John Paul II and President Ronald Reagan the officials felt the informa- Jewish congregation in The Soviet Union had in a recent presentation at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel tion was too important. It Carmel, said, “John Paul’s waged war on religion for Church. (Photos by Brigid Curtis Ayer) was called “cappuccino connection to the Jewish six decades prior to the two diplomacy,” Kengor said. people, and how he grew up men coming to power, Ken- Poland. A pope had never ing the Reagan-Pope John While some records exist in Poland and his defiance gor said. The animosity gone to a communist bloc Paul II era. about communication during the Holocaust, and toward religion was fero- country before, Kengor said, Pope John Paul II’s between the Vatican and his eventual relationship cious and included the exe- and in his first homily, the response after being shot President Reagan, Kengor with Israel, made me an cution of millions of Chris- pope said, “Be not afraid! was, how could “they” do said, much of it has been admirer. The relationship tians, Jews, priests, religious, Open the doors to Christ. this? The pope had surmised redacted and remains classi- these two great men had, and anyone who professed Open them wide! Open the that the Soviets were behind fied until 2057. along with Margaret Thatch- faith in God, he said. Those borders of states, economic the assassination attempt, Moscow had good reason er of England, and what they evils did not escape the and political systems, the which was later confirmed to fear the election of a Pol- accomplished, was a rela- notice of Reagan and the vast domains of culture!” by the CIA. ish pope, he said, because in tionship of the ages.” pope during their earlier This was a direct shot Reagan met with Mother the end, Poland served as Paul Kengor is professor years. aimed at Moscow, Kengor Teresa a few weeks after the the linchpin to break up of political science and exec- “Be not afraid” were the said. assassination attempt on his communism. utive director of The Center first words and a frequent Pope John Paul II and life. Mother Teresa told Rea- “Just like splitting wood, for Vision & Values at Grove refrain of Pope John Paul II’s Reagan shared many things gan that her sisters prayed you drive a wedge into the City College in Grove City, pontificate. That message in common in addition to for two days for his recovery. center to break it apart,” Pa. also called Christians, his fel- their belief that communism low Poles, the Slavic people had to be defeated. and all of mankind to stand They were athletic, out- up to the evils of the day — doorsmen and actors. Both including Soviet commu- had a connection to Fatima nism. — Fatima was central to Kengor said the Kremlin Pope John Paul II and Rea- was very concerned that a gan was deeply intrigued by Polish pope had been elect- it — and both survived ed. The war against religion assassination attempts with- had failed in Poland, and in weeks of each other. now the leader of the Both leaders believed Catholic Church was Polish. their survival following the The Soviets also feared Pres- assassination attempts were ident Reagan, who called the miraculous and that God Soviet Union the “evil had a specific plan for them empire.” to accomplish. “Moscow immediately Kengor said the message feared the Reagan-pope of Fatima is “absolutely cru- alliance,” Kengor said. cial” to understanding all The pope decided his first that had happened prior to, foreign visit would be to and what was occurring dur- October 15, 2017 The Catholic Moment Page 7

Tom Tuleja, left, and Steve Bailey sort donated goods inside the Merciful Pastor Father Ted Rothrock blesses donated items collected at St. Eliza- Help Center truck during the Blue Bag food drive. beth Ann Seton Parish. (Photos by Brigid Curtis Ayer) Loaves and Fishes ministry helps feed those in need

(Continued from Page 1) the Merciful Help Center’s food pantry, so that as many Others are working two jobs families as possible can be and still can’t make ends served. meet. One big expense, like a McIntosh said discussions medical bill, will put them about starting a food pantry over the edge, unable to buy at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton food or keep their homes. began in 2013 when the “I’m a single person parish was involved in a ren- myself. One serious illness ovation. Before launching and I might be homeless, or the ministry, parishioners need to come to the pantry went to Second Presbyterian for food,” McIntosh said. Church in Indianapolis to It has been her experience learn about hunger at an all- that the clients she’s served day conference. They also have been “so grateful” for went to Grace Community the food, she said. Church, a large nondenomi- “It’s fun to hear all the national church in Carmel, recipes, plans and the excite- to see how it served the poor. ment in the clients’ voice “When we approached about what they are going to the Merciful Help Center at cook,” McIntosh said. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, we She recalled one bitterly knew it was a no-brainer to cold day when a client came partner with them,” McIn- in for food and there was tosh said. “We knew this was ground beef available. “She it. No need for us to reinvent Father Rothrock stands with the Loaves and Fishes ministry team. From left are Tom said it had been a long time the wheel.” Tuleja, Father Rothrock, Susan McIntosh, Steve Bailey, Joanne Lewis and Sue Bailey. since they had beef and she While the Loaves and was going to cook chili for Fishes ministry collects food He said he didn’t realize her sons.” year-round in the bins, the how many were in need in The Loaves and Fishes ministry also holds two the community. “I get more ministry, which was major food drives per year out of it than I give.” launched in December 2016, — the Blue Bag food drive Gus Rothrock, a freshman has placed permanent food and the Souper Bowl Sunday at Carmel High School who collection bins at several food drive. has been involved with the locations in the church. In Steve Bailey, a member of Loaves and Fishes ministry, addition to collecting food, the ministry team, said that said McIntosh, who is his the ministry team delivers to realizing he can use his gifts godmother, got him interest- and restocks the Merciful from God to help others in ed in helping out. Help Center on Mondays. need has been the most mov- “It’s been a really fun The team also assists clients ing part of the experience. experience and we know we in need of food to “shop” at “We get to be Christ-like are helping people,” he said. the pantry. to others without preach- “It’s cool being a part of Each family must meet ing,” he said. “We have a lot something where you know certain requirements to qual- of fun, too. It’s a great group your actions are helping ify, McIntosh said. Then of people. Christ wants us to someone in need. We have a based on inventory, each be happy.” lot of fun, and we keep com- gets a shopping list for what Tom Tuleja, who also ing back,” said his older sis- they can select. serves in the ministry, said, ter, Trude Rothrock, a senior Families can receive food “It’s all about doing the cor- at Carmel High School. Melissa Rothrock, right, and Sue Bailey help stock only once per month from poral works of mercy.” shelves at the Merciful Help Center. Page 10 The Catholic Moment October 15, 2017

HAPPENING ... IN THE DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE-IN-INDIANA

Contributions to “Happening Volkswagen car show. Needs Fatima. All are invit- Mundelein Catholic-Evan- ... in the Diocese of Lafayette- The German feast buf- ed to attend. gelical Encounter in Chica- in-Indiana” are most welcome. fet will include a kid- go. Send items in writing to: P.O. friendly menu. Cost Rosary rally/Fishers Box 1603, Lafayette, IN 47902 for meals is $15 for FISHERS — All are invited Family health fair or e-mail: [email protected]. adults and $7 for chil- to attend a rosary rally in LAFAYETTE — A family Please send information at dren ages 4 to 11. For honor of Our Lady of Fati- health fair will be held from least two weeks before the more information, call ma, with prayers for our 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, event to ensure timely notice. Liz White at 765-452- country and the conversion Oct. 18, in the St. Lawrence The listing is free. 6021. All are welcome of sinners, at noon Saturday, Social Hall, 1916 Meharry to attend. Oct. 14, at the Center Green, St. Flu shots and pneumonia “40 Days for Life” Municipal Complex, Fishers shots will be available; bring campaign Rosary at the grotto (116th and Municipal insurance cards. Many LAFAYETTE — All are ALEXANDRIA — All streets). Father Travis health-care representatives invited to join in the fall are invited to gather Stephens, associate pastor of will be at the fair with valu- campaign of “40 Days for at the grotto at St. St. Louis de Montfort able information. The after- Life” — an international Mary Church to pray Parish, and Father Tony noon also will feature door effort of 40 days of prayer the rosary at 7 p.m. Rowland, administrator of prizes, free popcorn and ice and fasting for an end to Friday, Oct. 13. The St. John Vianney Parish, cream. The fair is being abortion. This year’s fall evening is one of a plan to lead the rally. For sponsored by the Parish campaign began Sept. 27 series planned by the more information, call Mary Nurse Ministry. All are wel- and will continue through Daughters of Isabella Heller, rally captain, at 317- come to attend. Nov. 5. A peaceful prayer Catholic women’s 664-1652. vigil will be held from 8 group to commemo- Grief support meeting a.m. to 8 p.m. each day in rate the 100th anniver- “Catholicism: LAFAYETTE — The Cathe- the public right-of-way out- sary of the apparitions The Pivotal Players” dral of St. Mary of the side the Planned Parent- of Our Lady of Fati- WEST LAFAYETTE — St. Immaculate Conception will hood office at 964 Mezza- ma. Those attending Thomas Aquinas Parish offer a grief support meeting nine Drive. Signups for the are encouraged to invites all to its next presen- from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily vigil are available bring rosaries, lawn tation from Bishop Robert Thursday, Oct. 19, in the online at www.40daysfor chairs or blankets. Barron’s new film series Bishop Bennett Room. This life.com/lafayette. For more Prayers will be offered “Catholicism: The Pivotal is a time to join others in information or to volunteer for peace in families, Players.” The series explores prayer and reflection as to help, call or text Patricia communities, the the lives of individuals who loved ones are remembered. Cole at 331-302-0213 or e- country and the shaped the Church and Those attending are wel- mail ccdelphi2016@ world. If raining, changed the world. The next come, but not required, to yahoo.com. bring umbrellas; in presentation will begin at 6 share their stories. Refresh- case of stormy weath- p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, in ments will be served. Grief October: month er, the rosary will be Newman Hall (lower level support meetings also will of the holy rosary recited in the church. of the church). Beatriz Cis- be held on Nov. 16, Jan. 18 FISHERS — St. Louis de neros will lead the session and Feb. 15. Each meeting Montfort School and Rosary rally/ focusing on St. Catherine of stands alone, so participants Knights of Columbus Coun- Lafayette Siena. A free dinner will be are welcome to come as little cil 6923 invite all to join in LAFAYETTE — In provided and the evening’s or as often as they would prayer for all the intentions honor of Our Lady’s discussion will end at 7:30 like. close to their hearts during apparitions at Fatima, p.m. The series will contin- the month of October, the the rosary will be ue on Monday, Oct. 23, with Miniseries on the corporal month of the holy rosary. prayed at noon Satur- the second part of the seg- works of mercy After every weekend Mass day, Oct. 14, in the ment about St. Catherine of NOBLESVILLE — Our in October (5 p.m. Saturdays chapel at Franciscan Siena. On Nov. 6 and 13, Dr. Lady of Grace Parish will and 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:30 Health Lafayette Cen- Tom Ryba will lead sessions continue its Monday night a.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays), tral, 1501 Hartford St. covering St. Thomas miniseries about the corpo- all are invited to stay and Those attending will Aquinas. All sessions will be ral works of mercy, with pray the rosary in church, pray 20 decades of the held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 October’s focus on shelter- led by a rosary leader. On rosary for peace in p.m., with a free dinner. All ing the homeless. Topic for Friday, Oct. 13, the 100th families, across the are invited to attend one or Oct. 23 will be “My Name Is anniversary of one of Our country and around all of the upcoming presen- Not Homeless,” featuring a Lady’s apparitions at Fati- the world. All are wel- tations. For more informa- closer look at the homeless Kids’ Page on Page 16 ma, the first annual living come to attend. Please tion, e-mail Eileen Strater at with Chad Riddle of The rosary will be prayed at 8 use the 14th Street [email protected]. Pourhouse, an outreach a.m. in the church. On Sat- 223-2808 or e-mail entrance. (Wheelchair access organization addressing urday, Oct. 14, all are wel- [email protected]. is not available at this “A Civil Conversation on homelessness in Indianapo- come to join in the national entrance.) For more infor- Our Christian Differences” lis. The evening will offer an rosary rally at noon in front Oktoberfest/Kokomo mation, call or text Linda LAFAYETTE — The opportunity to learn more of the Fishers Municipal KOKOMO — St. Patrick Rafacz at 317-313-1949. Aquinas Educational Foun- about who “the homeless” Building, Center Green. Parish will host its first dation and the Diocese of are, what it means to be Oktoberfest from 4:30 p.m. Rosary rally/Noblesville Lafayette-in-Indiana invite homeless and what the Rummage sale/Rochester to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, NOBLESVILLE — A Public all Catholics and Protestants Bible teaches about home- ROCHESTER — The Altar on the parish grounds. The Square Rosary Rally will be to attend “A Civil Conversa- lessness. The session will and Rosary Society of St. evening will feature Ger- held at noon Saturday, Oct. tion on Our Christian Dif- begin at 7 p.m. in the chapel Joseph Parish will hold its man food — sponsored by 14, on the east side of the ferences” at 7:30 p.m. Tues- with evening prayer. The fall rummage sale from 8 Rozzi’s Catering — along square downtown. Partici- day, Oct. 17, in Duncan program will follow in a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. with desserts, homemade pants will be praying for the Hall, 619 Ferry St. The con- Room 3. The evening is free 13, and 8 a.m. to noon Sat- pretzels, a craft booth, nation and the conversion of versation will be led by and open to all. Donations urday, Oct. 14, in the Parish baked goods, a book sale, a sinners. The rally will be Bishop Timothy L. Doherty of new men’s athletic socks Hall. For more information, wide variety of raffle items, one of thousands sponsored and the Rev. John Arm- will be accepted, but are not call the parish office at 574- children’s activities and a nationwide by America strong, co-founder of the required for attendance. October 15, 2017 The Catholic Moment Page 11

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Volunteer training for parish’s Honan Hall. Din- Caregiver Companion ners will include turkey, LAFAYETTE — All are dressing, mashed potatoes invited to offer a helping and gravy, green beans, REST IN PEACE hand to the elderly or care- cranberry sauce or apple- givers in their community sauce, roll, pie and bever- by volunteering with Care- age. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 giver Companion. There are for children ages 6 to 12 and Please pray for the repose of the souls of our departed many ways to assist, includ- and assorted beverages. free for children under age brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Lafayette-in- ing driving elderly men and Cost is $5 for children and 6. Carryouts will be avail- Indiana. women to medical appoint- $10 for adults. The evening able for an extra 50 cents ments, visiting lonely and will offer food, fun, fellow- per meal. All are welcome to homebound individuals, ship, music and beer, featur- attend. Gordon Dienhart, 86, died Sept. 26. He was a providing breaks for care- ing the City Lites Band and member of Blessed Sacrament in West Lafayette. givers, grocery shopping, People’s Brewing Company. Consecration to Jesus Bette Gundrum, 84, died Sept. 30. She was a performing simple home Tickets are available at the through Mary member of St. Joseph in Rochester. repairs and more. Caregiver parish office, after Masses or KOKOMO — Father Companion will hold its at the door. For more infor- Christopher Roberts will Marybeth Bennett, 68, died July 25. Betty next volunteer training ses- mation, call the parish office teach a course on consecra- Malson, 79, died Aug. 23. Madonna Padgett, 89, sion from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 765-742-2107 or e-mail tion to Jesus through Mary died Aug. 26. Ralph Reddersdorf, 80, died Sept. 9. Saturday, Oct. 28. For more tina@saintlawrencechurch. at 12:15 p.m. each Sunday James Spalding, 77, died Sept. 20. All were mem- information, call volunteer net. The church is located at from Nov. 5 through Dec. 10 coordinator Lauren Weldy 1916 Meharry St. All are in the basement of St. bers of St. Joan of Arc in Kokomo. at 765-423-1879 or e-mail welcome to attend. Patrick Church, 1204 N. [email protected]. Armstrong St. All are wel- Names of the deceased are provided at the request WorldWide Marriage come to attend. of parishes in the diocese desiring to provide this Cursillo ultreya Encounter LAFAYETTE — The Married couples in the “Being Mortal” information. Lafayette Cursillo commu- Lafayette diocese and Indi- KOKOMO — The St. Patrick nity will host a Cursillo anapolis area are invited to Parish Nurses will host a ultreya, a gathering of the restore, renew and rekindle presentation on “Being Mor- Cursillo community, at 7 their marriages through tal” from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Program designed for medical p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, in Marriage Encounter Week- Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the St. the lower level of the parish ends and Sharing Circles. Patrick parish hall (church practitioners considering retirement hall at St. Lawrence Parish. Those wishing to make a basement). The presenters All Cursillistas and friends first-time (or another) week- will be the Rev. Mark CARMEL — St. Eliza- vides adult faith forma- are welcome to attend. end may apply at Deckinga, manager of spiri- beth Ann Seton Parish will tion and support to med- Those attending are asked www.wwme.org. Upcoming tual care, and registered host a new faith formation ical practitioners and pro- to bring a snack or a bever- weekends to be held in Indi- nurse Peggy Farrer, manag- opportunity in November fessional ministers. age to share. For more infor- anapolis include Nov. 3-5, er of home health/hospice, for medical practitioners The new program is mation, call Jeff and Mar- 2017, and April 27-29, 2018. from St. Vincent Health who are considering intended to help men and lene Jarboe at 765-567-2216 Couples who already have Kokomo. The presenters retirement. women of faith to joyfully or e-mail jmj357mmj@ participated in a Marriage will discuss life examples of The one-day seminar — live out their calling as gmail.com. Encounter Weekend are aging with dignity by “Redefining Retirement healers all the days of their invited to join monthly employing the DVD “Being from Medicine as a Spiri- lives. Bazaar Sharing Circles in the Mortal.” The presentation tual Journey: Finding New Once the pilot program MUNCIE — St. Mary Parish Lafayette and Indianapolis will cover aspects of dying Purpose, New Meaning has successfully launched Women’s Association will areas. For more information, with dignity, including and New Direction in with the Carmel opportu- hold its annual bazaar from e-mail kenannme@ advance directives, critical Whatever Retirement May nity, plans are to expand 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. comcast.net. decisions in end-of-life care, Bring” — will be held the program through 3, and 8 a.m. to noon Satur- how to let family members from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. other chapters of the day, Nov. 4, in the parish’s Holiday bazaar know about end-of-life Saturday, Nov. 18. Catholic Medical Associa- Noll Hall. On Friday, all are ELWOOD — St. Joseph wishes and more. All adults This is the first faith for- tion. invited to bring their chil- Parish will hold its 23rd are welcome to attend. mation program in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton dren and let them make an annual holiday bazaar from nation designed for physi- Parish is located at 10655 ornament while parents 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Fall women’s retreat cians who are considering Haverstick Road in shop. A brunch for girls and Nov. 4, in the parish center. LAFAYETTE — The Cathe- retirement. Carmel. Seating is limited their dolls also will be held Lunch will be served from dral of St. Mary of the The seminar in Carmel and pre-registration is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There Immaculate Conception, will mark the launch of the required by Nov. 1. To Saturday. Cost is $15 per girl will be many booths with 1207 Columbia St., will hold new program, created by learn more, visit the Web and includes a craft project, plenty of new, vintage and a fall women’s retreat with Forbes Well-Being Advi- site at http://bit.ly/Med games and brunch. Limited hand-crafted items. The day Donna Heckler, author of sors, a ministry that pro- Prac2017. seats are available and reser- also will feature a bake sale, “Living Like a Lady,” on vations are required for the “Attic Treasures,” a quilt Saturday, Nov. 11. The day brunch. For more informa- raffle, a raffle for a Joe Rice will begin with Mass at 9:30 765-491-0468. tion. Guest speakers will tion or to make a reserva- glass lamp and homemade a.m., followed by a light include Father Timothy tion, e-mail nataliemain13@ noodles from the Knights of breakfast. The sacrament of Right to Life Combs, OP, and Kathy Lehe. gmail.com or opedwards Columbus. All proceeds will reconciliation will be avail- Fund-raiser Gala Cost is $50 per person or [email protected]. be donated to help pay for able beginning at 8:30 a.m. LAFAYETTE — All are $400 for a table of eight. For new hymnals for the parish. The retreat will conclude at invited to attend the more information, call 765- Fish fry All are invited to attend. 1 p.m. There is no cost to Tippecanoe County Right to 491-8030 or visit the Web LAFAYETTE — St. attend. RSVPs are requested Life Fund-raiser Gala from 7 site at tippecanoecounty Lawrence Parish will hold a Turkey dinner by Oct. 30 to Kim Granlund p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, righttolife.com. fish fry from 5 p.m. to 10 DELPHI — St. Joseph Parish at [email protected] or Nov. 18, at The Trails, 325 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3. Meals will hold its annual turkey Mary Diener at mdiener@ Burnett Road. The evening will include fish or hot dog, dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 lcss.org. For more informa- will include dinner, speak- coleslaw, tater tots, desserts p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, in the tion, call Kim Granlund at ers, music and a silent auc-