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February 15, 2019 Vol. 54 No. 3 March 2, 2018  Prayer Vigil 7:00 P.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church,“The establishment Harrisburg. of the Survivor Compensation Program is another step forward in our Diocese’s efforts to show our support to survivors This will include a live enactmentof ofclergy the child Sorrowful sexual abuse. Mysteries While we of understand the Rosary that financialby young people from throughout the Diocese,compensation similar will in notmany repair ways or erase to thethe heartache Living andWay damage of the done Cross. This event will replace theby traditional the abuse these Palm survivors Sunday have suffered, Youth Masswe know and this support can help to improve their lives. These settlements will serve as further Gathering for 2018. All are welcomerecognition and that encouraged the Church acknowledges to attend. these terrible abuses did occur and we hope that this Program will help advance survivors on March 3, 2018  Opening theirMass path for towards the healing Anniversary.” Year 10:00 A.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Harrisburg. ~ Bishop Ronald W. Gainer Please join Bishop Gainer as celebrant and Homilist to begin the anniversary year celebration. A reception, featuring a sampling of ethnic foods from various ethnic and cultural groups that comprise the faithful of the Diocese, will be held immediately following the Mass.

August 28-September 8, 2018  Pilgrimage to Ireland Join Bishop Gainer on a twelve-day pilgrimage to the Emerald Isle, sponsored by Catholic Charities. In keeping with the 150th anniversary celebration, the pilgrimage will include a visit to the grave of Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Participation is limited.

November 3, 2018  Pilgrimage to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception SAVE THE DATE for this diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica in Washington, D.C. Additional details will be forthcoming.

March 3, 2019  Closing Mass for Anniversary Year CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS In the afternoon at Holy NameThe Diocesan of Jesus Center Church, in Harrisburg Harrisburg. is pictured at sunrise this past fall. Please join Bishop Gainer as celebrant and homilist for this special Mass to conclude ourSurvivor year-long anniversary Compensation celebration. Program Open By Rachel Bryson, M.S. For moreCompensation information: Program is another www.hbgdiocese.org/150 step as further recognition that the Church In my own name, and in the name of The Catholic Witness forward in our Diocese’s efforts to show acknowledges these terrible abuses did the Diocesan Church of Harrisburg, I our support to survivors of clergy child occur and we hope that this Program express our profound sorrow and apolo- The Diocese of Harrisburg and Bish- sexual abuse,” said Bishop Gainer. will help advance survivors on their gize to the survivors of child sex abuse, op Ronald W. Gainer opened its Survi- “While we understand that financial path towards healing.” the Catholic faithful and the general vor Compensation Program on Tuesday, compensation will not repair or erase A consistent message Bishop Gainer public for the abuses that took place and Feb. 12. The program will be adminis- the heartache and damage done by the has heard from survivors is the desire to for those Church officials who failed to tered by Commonwealth Mediation & abuse these survivors have suffered, we tell their stories. The Program will allow protect children. We have and continue Conciliation, Inc. (CMCI). know this support can help to improve and encourage survivors to tell their sto- to take steps forward to ensure these “The establishment of the Survivor their lives. These settlements will serve ries to the administrative board, if they abuses never occur again.” wish. Independent Management “The Survivor Compensation Pro- IN THIS EDITION gram we have established will al- Bishop Gainer has said for several Page 5 – Mass celebrates African- low survivors, if they so choose, to sit months that this Program will be indepen- American faith and culture down with our Program Administrators dent of the Diocese. Keeping his word, (CMCI) and discuss the abuses that took the Program has been developed and will Pages 7-9 – Students revel in Catholic place,” said Bishop Gainer. “We believe be overseen by Mr. Paul Finn of Com- Schools Week these discussions are an important part monwealth Mediation & Conciliation, of this process and we hope they will Inc. Mr. Finn and his firm successfully Page 10 – Former linebacker challenges aid in the healing process by providing oversaw similar programs in the Arch- students in stewardship the survivors an opportunity to be heard diocese of Boston, the Diocese of Provi- and a chance to know we believe them. More COMPENSATION, page 3 2 - The Catholic WITNESS • February 15, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS Bishop Requests St. Michael Prayer said at Masses tempted by infidelity, doubt, discourage- By Rachel Bryson, M.S. ment and despair. The Catholic Witness There is an account that Pope Leo Prayer is a powerful shield against XIII was overtaken by a terrible vision the forces of evil, especially the prayer when celebrating Mass between 1884 to St. Michael the Archangel. Bishop and 1886. In his vision, Pope Leo saw Ronald Gainer has asked all parishes to “demonic spirits, who were gathering begin reciting this prayer at all week- on the Eternal City.” After this vision, he end Masses by the first Sunday of Lent, composed the “Leonine Prayers,” which which is March 10. Bishop Gainer made were to be recited at the end of Masses the decision to introduce this custom of and include the prayer to St. Michael. saying the St. Michael prayer at Masses “I invite you to share in this holy after receiving many requests from pa- prayer of intercession for the healing of rishioners and clergy. survivors of abuse and the healing of all “The challenges of our present time the members of the Church whose faith have shaken the faith and broken the has been tested,” said Bishop Gainer. hearts of many of the Catholic faithful “Through the great prayer of the Holy throughout the Church. I have had op- Mass and the gift of the Holy Rosary, the portunities to listen to the cries of out- Church has found strength in past times rage and concern at deanery gatherings, of trial. Through the intercession of the after visits to parishes, and through the Saints and the invocation of the Holy many letters I have received,” said Bish- Angels, the members of the Church on op Gainer in a letter to the faithful. earth find heavenly helpers who give As people of faith, we commonly turn consolation and hope along the way.” to prayer for strength and help in times The Prayer to St. Michael “Brothers and sisters in Christ, broken of trouble, and the “communal prayer Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, members of the Body of the Christ: let of the Church is powerful,” continued be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. us agree to pray for healing and heaven- Bishop Gainer. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; ly help that, together, in the company of “Over the last several months, many and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, all the angels and saints, we may purify parishes have begun to recite the prayer by the power of God, the Church of infidelity and pursue the to Saint Michael the Archangel at the cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits path to authentic holiness with persever- celebration of Mass and many other par- who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. ance,” the Bishop added. ishes and individuals have asked me to Amen. mandate the use of the prayer through- out the Diocese,” said Bishop Gainer. after Holy Mass, or at the conclusion “After discussing the issue with the of the parish announcements made at BishopBishop Gainer ContinuesGainer Listening Continues Sessions Listening Sessions Bishop Ronald Gainer will continue to host listening sessions throughout the Diocese of Council of Priests and in light of those Mass, by the First Sunday of Lent.” Bishop Ronald Gainer will continue to host listening sessions throughout the Harrisburg in February. He encourages anyone with questions regarding the Grand Jury Report, many requests, I am asking that all par- St. Michael the Archangel is consid- Diocese of Harrisburg in February. He encourages anyone with questions regarding the Diocese’s response to abuse, our path forward, or any other questions or concern to attend ishes throughout the Diocese of Harris- ered the guardian and protector of God’s the Grand Jury Report, the Diocese’s response to abuse, our path forward, or any one of these sessions. Each session will include opening remarks from Bishop Gainer and retired burg begin to recite the Prayer to Saint people. He continues to battle against other questions or concern to attend one of these sessions. Each session will include Pennsylvania State Police Capt. Janet McNeal, recently hired to oversee the youth protection Michael the Archangel either before or evil and is a source of strength for those opening remarks from Bishop Gainer and retired Pennsylvania State Police Capt. Janetefforts McNeal, of the Diocese. recently Following hired totheir oversee brief remarks, the youth the floorprotection will be openedefforts for of questions the Diocese. and Followingcomments. their brief remarks, the floor will be opened for questions and comments.

Date Deanery Listening Session Location Time Bishop Gainer’s Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 Northern Immaculate Conception Parish 6:30 p.m. 1730 Fowler Avenue Public Calendar Berwick, PA Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 Northumberland Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Parish 6:30 p.m. 599 W Center St Elysburg, PA • February 24 – Institution of permanent Diaconate class into the Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 Franklin Corpus Christi Parish 6:30 p.m. Ministry of Acolyte, St. Catherine Labouré Church, Harrisburg, 320 Philadelphia Avenue 2 p.m. Chambersburg, PA Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 York Saint Rose of Lima Parish 7:00 p.m. • February 27 – Sacrament of Confirmation, Holy Trinity 950 West Market Street Church, Columbia, 7 p.m. York, PA • March 1 – Holy Family Radio Dinner, Sheraton Hershey- In order to make the sessions welcoming and to encourage discussion, video and audio In order recording to make will the sessionsnot be permitted.welcoming and to encourage discussion, video and audio Harrisburg, 7 p.m. recording will not be permitted. • If you are unable to attend one of these sessions but would still like to ask Bishop March 2 – High Hopes for Haiti Gala, Purcell Friendship Hall, Gainer If you a arequestion, unable to please attend oneemail of these your sessions question but wouldto AskBishopGainer@hbgdiocese. still like to ask Bishop Gainer a Hershey, 6 p.m. org.question, please email your question to [email protected]. • March 3 – Closing Mass of the 150th Anniversary of the Diocese If If you require require special special accommodations accommodations for accessibility, for accessibility, contact Larry contact Kiley, Office Larry of Kiley, of Harrisburg, Good Shepherd Church, Camp Hill, 3 p.m. OfficeMinistry with of People Ministry with Disabilities, with People at 717-657-4804, with Disabilities, ext. 322, or [email protected]. at 717-657-4804, ext. 322,or [email protected].

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Compensation Details Regarding the Survivor Compensation Program: Continued from 1 dence, the Diocese of Springfield (MA), The Program is intended to provide compensation to those survivors of childhood sexual abuse committed the Diocese of Jackson (MS), the Arch- by clergy and certain other persons associated with the Diocese of Harrisburg. diocese of Milwaukee, as well as in the I. Eligibility for the Program: Horace Mann School (Bronx, NY), and A. Claimants eligible: the Kamehameha School (Honolulu, HI). 1. The person is alleging childhood sexual abuse. “Childhood sexual abuse” means sexual Furthermore, he has mediated claims in- molestation or sexual exploitation of a child (a person under the age of 18) and other behavior volving the Rhode Island Station Fire (Providence, RI), Deutsche Bank (New by which an adult uses a child as an object of sexual gratification, including attempted behavior. York, NY), and the Big Dig Tunnel Col- 2. The allegation is against a priest, deacon, or seminarian of the Diocese; OR the lapse. allegation is against a priest or deacon from another diocese who had faculties in the Diocese at Funding for the Survivor Compensation the time of the abuse; OR the allegation is against a priest or brother from a religious order who Program will come in the form of a loan had faculties in the Diocese at the time of the abuse. from the Priest’s Retirement Fund, other 3. The person has previously identified themselves as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse existing Diocesan assets and hopefully to the Diocese on or before February 11, 2019. from insurance proceeds. Money that is B. Claimants NOT eligible: collected in the parishes and for the Dioc- 1. The person has previously settled the claim with the Diocese. esan Annual Campaign (formerly known 2. The childhood sexual abuse has no connection to the Diocese of Harrisburg (e.g., a as the Bishop’s Lenten Appeal) will not go towards the funding of this Program. claim of abuse in New Mexico by clergy in New Mexico). Program Details II. Program Administration The Survivor Compensation Program A. Administrators will include settlements for abuse by Di- ocesan Priests, Deacons and Seminarians, 1. The Program will be administered by Commonwealth Mediation and Conciliation, Inc. and Religious Order Priests who served in (CMCI), including Paul Finn, Jon Prouty, Brian Mone, and Robert Berks. the Diocese of Harrisburg at the time of 2. The administrators will be completely independent from the Diocese. the abuse. To participate in the Program, a claim- III. Program Process ant must have previously identified them- A. Claims Period selves to the Diocese on or before Febru- 1. The Claims Period of the Program will run for 90 days: from February 12, 2019 ary 11, 2019. The claims period will run through May 13, 2019. for 90 days, from February 12 through 2. Within 14 days of the close of the Claims Period, CMCI shall notify all claimants as to May 13. their eligibility, under the criteria set forth above. Additional information regarding eligi- bility and the Program are detailed online 3. CMCI will hear all claims, and make settlement offers to the claimantson or before at www.youthprotectionhbg.com. Survi- June 28, 2019. vors who come forward after the Febru- B. Claims Submission ary 11, 2019 deadline will be considered 1. Claims will be made by eligible claimants on a Program questionnaire. for future participation in the Program. 2. Claims will be submitted directly to CMCI. Participation in the Survivor Compen- 3. CMCI also has a telephone number that claimants or potential claimants can call. sation Program does not disqualify sur- vivors from receiving additional coun- 4. Regardless of whether the claimant is eligible for the Program, any claim submitted by selling through the Victim Assistance a claimant to the Program that involves a victim whose claim has not been previously reported Coordinator and Catholic Charities. Cath- to law enforcement will be reported by the Diocese to ChildLine and the appropriate District olic Charities provides counselling ser- Attorney. vices and/or reimbursement for counsel- C. Claims Administration ling services with an approved provider 1. CMCI will administer all claims through in-person meetings with claimants in central for all survivors of child sexual abuse, not just clergy child sexual abuse, regardless Pennsylvania, at a venue to be announced. This venue will not be a Diocesan property. of whether or not that abuse occurred in a) Claimants who decline an in-person meeting will still be eligible for a settlement the Harrisburg Diocese. offer. This Program is one piece of the Dio- b) The Diocese will not attend or otherwise participate in the in-person meetings; cese’s efforts to address child sexual abuse the meetings will solely involve CMCI administrators, the claimant, and any persons the within the Church. Under Bishop Gainer’s claimant invites to attend, including counsel, spouses, witnesses, etc. leadership, the Church has released all al- 2. Claimants can participate in the Program with or without an attorney. legations received against priests, clergy or 3. After hearing all claims, CMCI will make final settlement offers to those claimants that seminarians and posted that list publicly to CMCI, and CMCI alone, deems entitled to an offer. www.youthprotectionhbg.com; removed a) The Diocese has no veto power over, or input into, the settlement offers. the names of clergy from positions of honor for abuses as well as the names b) CMCI will make settlement offers to those claimants that CMCI deems have of Bishops for not doing enough to stop sufficiently established the veracity of their claim. these atrocities from occurring; waived c) The offers by the administrators are final. all non-disclosure provisions from settle- 4. If the claimant accepts the settlement offer, the claimant must execute a standard release ment agreements; implemented a new of claims against the Diocese before the offer is paid by the Diocese. Youth Protection Policy; and contracted a) Claimants who participate in the Program without an attorney must be advised with retired State Police Captain Janet by an attorney about the meaning of the release before the release is executed by the McNeal to oversee the Safe Environment claimant. If needed, such attorney review will be supplied at no cost to the claimant. Program. During her career in the State b) In all cases, the Diocese must receive a separately executed form stating that the Police, McNeal oversaw the Megan’s Law registry. claimant has been advised about the release by an attorney. To participate in the Survivor c) All releases must be notarized when executed. Compensation Program, please 5. The Diocese will pay all accepted offers within 30 days after receipt of the executed call our program administrator release from the claimant. CMCI at 1-800-540-2624 or email 6. Regardless of whether a settlement is entered into with a survivor, counseling Harrisburg@commonwealthmediation. services will still be made available to the survivor through the Diocese’s Victim Assistance com. Forms are available at www. Coordinator. Even if the survivor executes a release of claims against the Diocese and receives commonwealthmediation.com or www. a settlement payment, the survivor can still seek counseling services. youthprotectionhbg.com. 4 - The Catholic WITNESS • February 15, 2019 BLACK HISTORY MONTH On the Road to Sainthood: Leaders of African Descent February is Black History Month. Pre- can-American women religious in the and merciful. She believed in justice and from Slave to Priest by Sister Caroline sented here are glimpses into the lives of men history of the Catholic Church. On July was not afraid to do what was right in Hemesath. and women of African descent who are cur- 2, 1829, Elizabeth and three other wom- the eyes of God. God blessed her efforts. rently on the road to sainthood. The profiles en professed their vows and became the In 1842, she founded the Congregation Julia Greeley are presented as one of numerous resources Oblate Sisters of Providence. This con- of the Sisters of the Holy Family. Hen- (1833 and 1848-1918) provided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in observance of Black His- gregation would educate and evange- riette died November 17, 1862. Her fu- Julia Greeley was born into slavery, tory Month. Visit http://usccb.org/issues-and- lize African Americans. They educated neral was held at St. Augustine Church. at Hannibal, Mis- action/cultural-diversity/african-american/ youth and provided a home for orphans. Her obituary states, “. . . Miss Henriette souri, sometime resources/index.cfm. Slaves who had been freed were edu- Delille had for long years consecrated between 1833 and cated and at times admitted into the con- herself totally to God without reserva- 1848. Freed by Venerable Pierre Toussaint gregation. They nursed the terminally tion to the instruction of the ignorant Missouri’s Eman- (1776-1853) ill during the cholera epidemic of 1832, and principally to the slave.” cipation Act in Venerable Pierre Toussaint was born sheltered the elderly, and even served as 1865, Julia subse- domestics at St. Mary’s Seminary. She Father Augustus Tolton quently earned her a slave in Haiti. He (1854-1897) was a philanthro- was born Elizabeth Lange, a native of keep by serving pist and founder the Caribbean, believed to be Cuban Father Augustus Tolton was the first white families in of many Catholic born of Haitian descent. By 1813, Provi- Roman Catholic priest in the United Missouri, Colora- charitable works. dence directed her to Baltimore, where States publicly known to be black when do, Wyoming and New Mexico—though As a slave, Vener- a large community of French speaking he was ordained mostly in the Denver area. Julia entered able Pierre Tous- Catholics from Haiti was established. in 1886. A former the Catholic Church at Sacred Heart saint was brought Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange practiced slave who was bap- Parish in Denver in 1880, and was an from Haiti to New faith to an extraordinary degree. In fact, tized and reared outstanding supporter of all that the par- York and appren- it was her deep faith which enabled her Catholic, Tolton ish had to offer. The Jesuits who ran the ticed under a popu- to persevere against all odds. In close studied formally parish considered her the most enthusi- lar hairstylist in the city. He eventually union with Jesus, she lived through dis- in Rome. He was astic promoter of devotion to the Sacred became the most sought after hairdress- appointment and opposition until God ordained in Rome Heart of Jesus they had ever seen. Every er of high society women. Upon the called her home in 1882 at the St. Fran- on Easter Sunday month she visited on foot every fire sta- death of his master, he gained his free- ces Convent in Baltimore. at the Cathedral tion in Denver and delivered literature dom and was very successful as one of Venerable Henriette Delille Archbasilica of St. John Lateran. Fa- of the Sacred Heart League to the fire- the country’s first black entrepreneurs. (1813-1862) ther Tolton led the development and men, Catholics and non-Catholics alike. construction of St. Monica’s Catho- A daily communicant, Julia had a rich He became quite wealthy, but instead Venerable Henriette Delille was born of spending lavishly on himself, he sup- lic Church as a black “National Parish devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and in New Orleans, Church,” completed in 1893. Father the Blessed Virgin and continued her ported the Church and the poor. He and Louisiana, where his wife sheltered orphans, refugees and Tolton’s success at ministering to black prayers while working and moving she lived all of her Catholics quickly earned him national about. She joined the Secular Franciscan other street people in their home. He life. She was deter- founded one of New York’s first orphan- attention within the Catholic hierarchy. Order in 1901 and was active in it till mined to help those “Good Father Gus,” as he was called her death in 1918. As part of the Cause ages and raised money for the city’s first in need for the love cathedral. Even during yellow fever epi- by many, was known for his eloquent for Canonization, Julia’s mortal remains of Jesus and for the sermons, his beautiful singing voice were transferred to Denver’s Cathedral demics, Toussaint risked his life to help sake of the Gospel. others by nursing the sick and praying and his talent for playing the accordion. Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Henriette was also He is the subject of the 1973 biography on June 7, 2017. with the dying. “I have never felt I am a person who suf- a slave to any man or woman but I am fered as she made her way through life, a servant of Almighty God who made us bearing crosses. She taught that sanctity all. When one of his children is in need, can be attained in following the path of Job Opening ~ Superintendent of Schools I am glad to be His slave.” Jesus. It was in this manner that she dealt The Diocese of Harrisburg is seeking the next Superintendent of Schools to Mother Mary Elizabeth with her troubles and major obstacles to provide administrative leadership for 37 schools serving 10,000 students within Lange (1784-1882) achieve her goals. Some of the troubles 15 counties of Central Pennsylvania. The Superintendent of Schools will lead a Henriette met were the resistance of the team of assistant superintendents and principals in carrying out the Diocesan Mother Mary ruling population to the idea of a black Educational mission, while being responsible for students achieving academic Elizabeth Lange religious congregation; the lack of fi- excellence in our pre-kindergarten, elementary and secondary schools. was the foundress nances to do the work; the taunts and and first Supe- disbelief of people in her mission; the Minimum Requirements: rior General of the lack of support from both the Church • Active and practicing member of the Catholic Church Oblate Sisters of and civil authority; and poor health. • Strong knowledge of and belief in the philosophy, doctrine and Providence (1829- However, Henriette practiced heroic vir- teaching mission of the Catholic Church 1832), the first con- tue. She had faith, and lived in hope and • Master’s Degree in Education, or a related field gregation of Afri- love. She was compassionate, forgiving, • A least five years’ experience as a Catholic School administrator (principal) At least five years’ experience teaching in a Catholic school Lenten Day of Reflection Application Process: “Mental Illness or Demonic Attack?” • Complete the Diocesan Professional Employee Application found on the Diocesan website: www.hbgdiocese.org/catholic-schools/ Father John A. Szada, Jr., guest speaker employment-applications March 16 from 8:30 a.m.-noon • Provide a current résumé, a Pastor’s Letter of Recommendation, Diocesan Conference Center, Harrisburg required clearances, an essay on the Mission of Catholic Education and your interest in this key position The Harrisburg Diocesan Guild of the Catholic Medical Association and the St. Thomas More Society of Central Pennsylvania Submit Application Packet information by March 15, 2019 to: invite all Catholic physicians, lawyers, judges, healthcare workers, Secretary for Education mental health professions, medical students and law students to attend. Attn: Superintendent Application Diocese of Harrisburg The morning includes a Penance Service, fellowship, 4800 Union Deposit Road reflection and Holy Mass. Harrisburg, PA 17111 A free-will offering will be accepted. 717-657-4804, ext. 222 RSVP by March 8 to [email protected]. [email protected] FAITH AND CULTURE February 15, 2019 • The Catholic WITNESS - 5 ‘God’s Love is for Everyone,’ Bishop Says at Mass Celebrating African-American Faith afraid, because he is always near us.” By Jen Reed “Too often, we underestimate seeing the The Catholic Witness image of God – the power of a touch, a The uplifting sounds of a Gospel choir smile, a kind word. As small as they may sprung from St. Patrick Cathedral in Har- be, all have the potential to turn a life risburg Feb. 3 as Catholics gathered for the around. People come into our life for a Diocese’s annual Mass in Celebration of reason. Embrace them, and you embrace African-American and African Faith and God,” he said. Culture. At the conclusion of the Mass, Bishop The Mass is held annually during Black Gainer blessed an icon of the Blessed History Month to celebrate the faith, cul- Mother which was presented to Gwen ture and gifts the African-American com- Summers, for her decades of service as co- munity brings to the Church. ordinator of the Black Catholic Apostolate. “We give thanks to God for the diver- Angelé Mbassi, a member of St. Elizabeth sity of the Church, and for calling us all Ann Seton Parish in Mechanicsburg, will together in the one Body of Christ,” Bish- succeed Summers on March 1. op Ronald Gainer said in welcoming the Mbassi, a native of Cameroon, said serv- congregation. ing the apostolate is “my way of respond- He invited members of the African- ing to a call.” American and African Catholic commu- “I was born into a Catholic family – the nity to join the Diocese’s Black Catholic oldest of 11 children – that raised me in the JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Apostolate. The ministry was established Lena Crudup receives a throat blessing for the Feast of St. Blaise from Deacon faith. I love to serve the Church,” she said. in 1986 to address the economic and Samuel Miller prior to Mass. “I’m very happy to give testimony, and spiritual concerns of all persons of to help lead others to the Lord,” Mbassi African ancestry, and to promote tempered, and he certainly does not hold said. “I’m looking forward to my work leadership, foster evangelization, a grudge,” Bishop Campbell remarked. with the apostolate, and using my gifts for and address issues of racial injus- “God calls us, through our baptism, to be Black Catholic ministry in the Diocese.” tice through family and educational like him. This means to love as he loves us. (Learn more about the Black Catho- programs. God’s love is for everyone, and he wants lic Apostolate at www.hbgdiocese.org/ Auxiliary Bishop Roy Campbell us to love as he loves – unconditionally.” multicultural-ministries/ or by e-mailing of the Archdiocese of Washington He spoke of the faith and action of a Jaclyn Curran, Coordinator of the Dioc- served as homilist for the Mass. number of African-American heroes, esan Office of Multicultural Ministries, at Reflecting on the Second Reading, and the example they give of God’s love. [email protected].) from St. Paul’s Letter to the Corin- Among the models he named were Rev. thians on the virtues of faith, hope Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Harriet Tub- and love – and the attributes of love man and Nelson Mandela. He also spoke – the bishop spoke of real-life ex- of the lives of Servant of God Mother amples of courageous acts of love Auxiliary Bishop Roy Campbell of the Mary Elizabeth Lange, who founded the people have made for others. Archdiocese of Washington delivers a homily Oblate Sisters of Providence in Baltimore “What extraordinary things, mi- on the virtues of faith, hope and love. for African-American women to enter re- raculous things, has loved allowed ligious life; Venerable Pierre Toussaint, a us to do for others? What is this love that love each other so much, that they love slave who became a noted philanthropist gives us hope, that gives us faith? What their children even before they’re born? to the poor; and Venerable Henriette De- is this love that allows a man and wife to What is this love that allows us to help our Lille, an African-American French Creole neighbors, even if it means sacrificing our- woman who founded the Sisters of the selves?” Holy Family to provide orphanages and “This love is God,” he said. schools in New Orleans. “All the things we say about true love, “To live equally as people is what each we can say about God. He is patient, he of these black heroes hoped and worked is kind, he never fails. He is not quick for. They trusted God’s love and mercy for them, for their people and for their nation,” Bishop Campbell A member of the St. Joseph said. “This is how we should Catholic Church Gospel Choir from live our everyday lives, trust- Upper Marlboro, Md., performs a solo ing in God, abandoning our during Mass. See a video of one of the will and following God’s Com- choir’s selections at www.facebook. mandments. We should not be com/DioceseofHarrisburg.

Deacon Lawrence Crudup and Bishop Ronald Gainer present Gwen Summers with an icon in Angelé Mbasse, who will begin service as coordinator of the Diocese’s gratitude for her years of service as coordinator of the Black Catholic Apostolate. Black Catholic Apostolate in March, serves as lector during the Mass. 6 - The Catholic WITNESS • February 15, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS

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The Diocese of Harrisburg is currently accept- ing applications for its Matthew 25 grant program. Grants are made available annually to organizations within the Diocese that provide food, clothing and shelter. Grants are available for parish and pastor supported initiatives. Organizations interested in applying for a grant should visit www.hbgdiocese.org/m25 for more de- tails and the grant application. Applicants must be located within the 15 counties of the Diocese of Har- risburg, have a mission in accordance to the teach- ings of the Catholic Church, be an approved 501 (c) (3) and propose to use any awarded grant monies specifically for food, clothing and shelter needs. All Matthew 25 grant applications are due on Thursday, Feb. 28. Completed applications should be returned to the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Office of Stewardship & Development, Matthew 25 JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Grant Application, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Har- Orrstown Bank recently contributed $13,000 to the Diocese of Harrisburg’s Neumann Scholarship risburg, PA 17111-3710. Questions regarding the ap- Foundation for scholarship assistance for students in Diocesan schools. The contribution was made plication process can be sent to the Grant Review possible by the business’ participation in the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program, which provides tax credits to businesses that contribute to scholarship organizations, such as the Committee at sturner@[email protected]. Neumann Scholarship Foundation. Shown from left in the photo are Miro Gojmerac, Branch Executive Officer and Small Business Lender, Orrstown Bank; Donald Kaercher, Chief Financial Officer for the Diocese of Harrisburg; Father Edward J. Quinlan, Diocesan Secretary for Education; and Mike Jaeger, Director of Cash Management Sales, Orrstown Bank. For information on the Neumann Scholarship Secondary Foundation and the tax credit programs, visit www.hbgdiocese.org/giving. Principal TRAVEL BY: Pentecost Tours, Inc. PO Box 280, Batesville, IN 47006 Opportunity 800.713.9800 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg, PA Bishop McDevitt High School, Harrisburg www.bishopmcdevitt.org ITALY, AUSTRIA, GERMANY & Early registration price $4,399 + $499* per person Minimum Qualifications from Washington Dulles Practicing, knowledgeable Catholic if deposit is paid by 3-1-19 Thorough understanding of OBERAMMERGAU Catholic School Philosophy Commitment to modeling the values SEPTEMBER 6-17, 2020 Base price $4,499 + $499* of Catholic Educational Leadership per person after 3-1-19 PA Administrators Certificate (or in process) Catechetical Certification (or in process) This 12-day pilgrimage explores the traditions of our faith *Estimated Airline Taxes in beautiful churches, chapels and shrines in Italy, Austria, & Fuel Surcharges 5 years of teaching experience & Germany. Includes the Oberammergau Passion Play! subject to increase/decrease at 30 days prior Preferred Qualifications (in addition to the above): Spiritual Director: Most Reverend 3 years of Administrative experience Call for a brochure or to register: Ronald W. Gainer Catechetical Certification (or in process) (Bishop of Harrisburg) 800.713.9800 Master’s Degree in Educational Administration

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(Link to Application: https://www.hbgdiocese.org/ wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Principal_ Application__2018_REV1.pdf) CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK February 15, 2019 • The Catholic WITNESS - 7 Harrisburg Catholic Elementary Students Pen Letters to the Editor As part of a Catholic Schools Week activity, students at Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School wrote Letters to the Editor, explaining the values of Catholic education and what they’ve received at their school. Students handwrote their own letters, which were delivered to the local newspaper. The following is a sample of their letters.

Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School is very diverse. It’s full of people from different backgrounds, heritages and ethnicities. Many of the teachers are very intelligent and un- derstanding. Going to a private/Catholic school is a great opportunity. Students from St. Rose of Lima School in Thomasville show spirit for their school as their It’s a very small school, great for making a lot of new friends. teachers compete in Minute-to-Win It-type games. We have special events like Catholic Schools Week, where we have special activities set for each day. The curriculum challenges you and pushes you past your limit. Spirited Competition Leads There are two buildings at HCE too, so you can put your younger children in this school too. to Record-Breaking Collection I’ve been going to HCE for 9 years (my whole academic life). There was never a time I ever felt un-included. There’s The York Deanery schools kicked off Catholic Schools Week with the annual Battle of the never any fights, and when switching classes, it’s usually Buildings event at York Catholic High School on Jan. 26. Teachers competed against each other monitored. Through the years, you learn various things about in Minute-to-Win-It-type games while students, parents and faculty members cheered them on. Jesus and other religions. A deanery-wide Mass opened the evening, which drew more than 500 students, teachers and So consider sending your child to Harrisburg Catholic El- supporters from six Catholic schools: St. Patrick and St. Joseph in York; St. Rose of Lima in ementary School. Thomasville, St. John the Baptist in New Freedom, St. Joseph in Dallastown and York Catholic Sincerely, High School. Jania Queen St. Patrick School conquered the competition in this year’s spirit-building event. In addition to the fun and games, the schools found a way to help the community. Instead of charging a fee at the Battle of the Buildings event, attendees donated canned goods for the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry. When all of the counting was complete, the students collected Hello, my name is India and I’ve been attending Harrisburg more than 21,000 items. Catholic Harvest Food Pantry reported that the collection weighed ap- Catholic Elementary School since kindergarten. It has many proximately 12,500 lbs., and was by far the biggest single event donation they had ever received. amazing teachers that really expand your knowledge. The school also shows your children the goodness of God and how to follow his light through the Catholic faith. Our school is also involved with sports, music, technology, art and Student Council. Those are the fun classes and groups that many of us enjoy here. Our school is a small, safe and controlled environment where kids can connect with the things and people around them. If these things are what you are looking for, then you should really consider HCE. Sincerely, India Smith

Harrisburg Catholic Elementary (HCE) is the best school. You should send your son or daughter if you want them to make friends from Pre-K to 8th grade. Here are some reasons why. You don’t have to worry about fights happening. Your kids will go to the State Museum, the State Library, City Island and Strawberry Square. Our school Evan Kipple and Emily Werner of St. Rose, Tony Staub of York Catholic, DonGabriel Constant also has great food. Your son or daughter will make friends of St. Patrick, Josh Cross of York Catholic, Summer Antkowiak of St. John the Baptist, Kyle very fast. Olinger of St. Joseph and Acilia Constant of St. Patrick are seen with the items collected for Those are just some of the reasons why you should send your the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry. child/children to HCE.

Sincerely, Jesiah L. Sumpter

I strongly believe that more parents should send their chil- dren to Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School. This school is significantly better than many public schools. The teachers pay attention to many of the students’ needs. They pay attention when a student is out of sorts or acting differently. They do their best in making sure the students un- derstand. You will see that your child will get the help they need to succeed in school. Sincerely, COURTESY OF YORK CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Maria Garcia Faculty from the York Deanery’s six schools play Musical Chairs in their annual Catholic Schools Week competition. 8 - The Catholic WITNESS • February 15, 2019 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Catholic Schools Week 2019

The Delone Catholic High School Squire visited the pep rallies at the high school’s partner elementary Each year during Catholic Schools Week, Holy Name of schools during Catholic Schools Week. The Squire is Jesus School in Harrisburg chooses a mission project to Corpus Christi School pictured with priests who also joined in the fun. benefit the community. This year’s project was a collection in Chambersburg held a of socks and underwear for children. First graders made “Chick-fil-A and Dress-Down construction paper dinosaurs in underwear to help advertise Day” to raise money for the project. Pictured from left are Connor Oswald, Justin the Support Our Seminar- Bolster, Salvatore Madaffari, Brinley Gerhards, Eve Polek, ians program, an initiative Bryce Muretic and Claire Weikert. of parishioner Barb Tritle to provide care packages to seminarians. Pictured are sixth graders Emily Lut- ton and Maryn Henry. The students raised more than $500.

Students at Our Mother of Perpetual Help School in St. Joseph School in Hanover Ephrata sort items to make care packages for celebrated Catholic Schools Week deployed members of the military. by celebrating the many ways students learn, serve and lead. Many students participated in the opening Liturgy as altar servers, choir members, gift bearers and lectors. Other activities included a candy gram service to benefit the St. Joan of Arc School in Sisters of Divine Mercy, Hershey kicked off “Super Hero Training Camp” Catholic Schools Week with demonstrating physical education, an inspiring message from a roller skating party, and the American Heart Association’s its heroes, Kaitlyn Buser “Kids’ Heart Challenge,” in which students raised more than and Devon Pulaski. Both $7,500. girls have beaten cancer!

Ava Bulger, a sixth-grade student at St. Joseph School in Students at St. Catherine Labouré School in Danville, reveals Harrisburg hold items presented at Mass that are the winning representative of some of their Catholic Schools Week cupcake for her activities: links from the school-wide Kindness Chain, class. The original artwork that graced the cover of the Sunday winners of bulletin, one of the cans used by the Student Council Cupcake Day to raise money for pediatric cancer, a book from the get to go to lunch with the Book Fair, a school uniform, a mission bank principal. representing more than $300 collected that week for Brooklyn Marks, third grader, celebrated Dylan Adams, second-grade the missions, and a yellow “Royal Way” phrase. student at St. Patrick School Catholic Schools Week during a Mad Tea in York, celebrates with Party, held as part of this year’s theme of classmates after winning the Fairy Tales. spelling bee. Catholic Schools Week at the school also includes an annual service project at the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry. Henry Stevens and Cydney Roberts learned about healthy food choices for people in need.

Students from St. COURTESY OF THE HERSHEY BEARS Anne School in Students from Lebanon Catholic School, under the Lancaster enjoyed direction of Lauren Shuyler, presented the National a special Mass Anthem prior to Catholic Schools Night at the Hershey during Catholic Bears’ hockey game Jan. 26. More than 500 students, Schools Week, teachers and families attended the game, which is and fun with a an annual kick-off to Catholic Schools Week in the bingo game. Diocese. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK February 15, 2019 • The Catholic WITNESS - 9

St. Theresa School in New Cumberland started the week with a prayer service and a During Catholic Schools Week, York Catholic High School students presentation by Mrs. Noll, Director of visited elementary students at St. Joseph School in York for activities. Religious Education, on how great it is to Abby Wurzbach read to the students, while Sarah Volk led a craft project. be in St. Theresa School. During the Week, Father Samuel Dubois spoke about vocations and gave a special recognition to Randy Meholick and his crew for the great work they do for the school and parish.

Resurrection Catholic School in Students from Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Lancaster perform “The Big Lancaster celebrated the week by Bad,” a courtroom comedy about the Big Bad Wolf. They also showed love shining a light on the values of for their school during a “Bring a Friend to School” event. Catholic education. Fifth-grade teacher Alane Klepper handed breakfast-to-go to parent Susan Cunningham during morning drop-off to thank parents and guardians, who were also invited in to the school for breakfast. Fourth graders joined their kindergarten buddies in “This Little Light of Mine” during a ceremony to thank community members who support the school with donations, time and funds.

Students at St. John the Baptist School in New Freedom enjoyed School Spirit Day during Mass, as well as Crazy Hat Day.

St. Joseph School, Mechanicsburg, students were treated to an ice cream sundae bar thanks to the Home and School Association. Students wrapped up Catholic Schools Week with a pep rally in the gym to celebrate their school spirit. 10 - The Catholic WITNESS • February 15, 2019 CATHOIC SCHOOLS Linebacker-Turned-Evangelizer Challenges Students to be Love and Light in the Church By Jen Reed “I appreciated that he offered a personal The Catholic Witness experience, and that he’s a family-man who gave us a challenging message instead of Former NFL linebacker Eric Mahl shared giving us what we wanted to hear,” said his message of identity and discipleship Rachel Swingler of Delone. with Diocesan high school students, chal- “Being students, we have only seen so lenging them to “become the Church you’ve much in life. I appreciated having someone always longed to be.” come in who is a really good example of a Dubbed “Animahl” for his aggressive lifestyle we can strive for in different ways,” play and ability to bench press 450 lbs., the said Daniel Sweeney of Delone. “It was nice former Cleveland Brown traded his helmet to have a role model come in and keep us on and pads after the 2005 season to share the the right track with ideas and perspectives mercy of Christ everywhere he goes. that will help us continue our relationship Mahl, who now evangelizes with the Na- with Jesus.” tional Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stock- Classmate Parker Staub said he identified bridge, Mass., spoke to students at all seven with Mahl’s own experience as a teen who of the Diocese’s high schools Feb. 4-7. His didn’t always feel comfortable to share his presentation was made possible by Steward- faith with others. ship: A Mission of Faith, an organization “It’s extremely difficult to be confident in in Elizabethtown devoted to spreading the JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS your faith. The way the world is, it makes Gospel message of stewardship and planting Eric Mahl speaks with seniors Riley Vingsen and Tyler Monto following his that gesture of coming forth hard,” Staub seeds of faith. The organization has offered presentation at Delone Catholic Feb. 4. said. “So it’s more important than ever that presentations in Diocesan high schools for Inset, below: Delone sophomores Michael O’Brien, foreground, and Ryan Murphy we rely on our faith. I’m coming to find my the past several years. listen to Eric Mahl’s story. relationship with God is the most reliable The assemblies featured remarks from thing in the world.” Bishop Ronald Gainer, who told students he Authentic Identity Marian Fathers of the Im- Bishop McDevitt seniors wanted them to “know of Christ’s profound An Ohio native and Kent State gradu- maculate Conception. Molly Huynh and Walli love” for them. He joined in distributing ate, Mahl set out early in life to be the best Today, Mahl, a husband Chen found value in Mahl’s prayer cards of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy to ever play professional football. He was and father, takes to the streets identity. and Father Michael E. Gaitley’s “33 Days to raised Catholic and attended Mass weekly, to share the message of Jesus’ “It’s about authenticity,” Morning Glory” retreat booklet in prepara- but only because he didn’t want to disap- Divine Mercy. Chen said. “There’s noth- tion for Marian Consecration. point his grandparents, he admitted. In his presentations ing wrong with wanting to “Jesus is enough,” Mahl told students. Programs during his senior year of Catho- to Diocesan students, he play football professionally. “You live in a stormy world, and things get lic school began to plant the seeds of faith encouraged them to find their There’s nothing wrong with rough. Encounter Jesus in the silence of for him, and by the time he was in college, authentic identity. the limelight. But he gave the prayer, when no one’s watching. Encounter he began to develop a prayer life and spend “The beautiful purpose of impression that his genuine him in Scripture…. See how he is in every time in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. who you are is that you’re self is in giving back and circumstance, and allow your gaze upon the As he learned more about the faith and deep- called to bring the healing. living a life of humility. He Truth of who he is to transform you.” ened his relationship with Christ, he began God works through us and found what he would be to focus on glory tells us to go into the world fulfilled with in life.” for God instead of and make it better. That’s your purpose,” Huynh agreed. “His talk was not so much Bishop McDevitt students himself. he said. “You are the Church, the Body of about his accomplishments but who he is present prayer cards of the In 2005, Mahl Christ. Be that to the world. Everywhere you as a person. Because this wasn’t about a Divine Mercy Chaplet to played for the go – at school, at home, at practice, during man in the NFL but about a man who found classmates. Browns, but felt a game, while singing in the choir – be the his faith, everyone could connect to him something was Church.” because we’re all on our own faith journey,” missing in life. Mahl challenged the students to “become she said. Hearing a call to the Church that you’ve always longed to Senior Theresa Nguyen said she walked follow Christ, he be. Become the love that you’ve always away with the message that happiness is gave up everything wanted.” found in a relationship with Christ. he had and joined a “When there is division, anger, scandal, “You can know about the Catholic faith, Carmelite hermitage sin, storm and darkness, be healing, love and but you have to really live it to experience it. in Texas, where he light,” he said. In a time when things are very messy in the lived and prayed for In interviews with The Catholic Witness world, you can turn to Christ because that’s three years. Mahl at Delone Catholic High School in McSher- then found his way rystown and Bishop McDevitt High School where you’ll find your peace,” she said. to Massachusetts to in Harrisburg, seniors said they appreciated (Learn more about Stewardship: A Mis- evangelize through Mahl’s authenticity and his challenge for sion of Faith at www.stewardshipmission. the ministries of the them. org.)

Students at Bishop McDevitt turn their attention to Eric Mahl during their assembly presented by Stewardship: A Mission of Faith Feb. 7. Left: Bishop Ronald Gainer shares Father Michael E. Gaitley’s “33 Days to Morning Glory” retreat book with Bishop McDevitt students. DIOCESAN NEWS February 15, 2019 • The Catholic WITNESS - 11 Bill Donaghy to Keynote on ‘The Art of Being Human’ at Holy Family Radio Benefit Dinner Our popes and bishops hundreds of talks on the Cath- have urged us to help spread olic faith to young people the Gospel message far and throughout the greater Phila- wide. Many find that chal- delphia area and beyond. He lenging. But one local inde- worked for nearly a decade pendent apostolate is hard at teaching theology (Biblical work heeding that call. Studies, Social Justice, and Holy Family Radio went on the Theology of the Body) at the air with WHYF AM 720 Malvern Preparatory School ST. PATRICK’S EVE in August of 2011. It is the as well as a Christian Mar- only Catholic Radio station in riage and Family course at the Diocese of Harrisburg and Immaculata University, while WINE & is supported by listener dona- giving talks, retreats and con- tions. ferences for the Theology of You can assist the aposto- Bill Donaghy the Body Institute. He has re- CRAFT BEER late in its ministry of evange- cently entered full time work lization by attending its Spring Benefit Dinner for the Institute as an instructor for the Certifi- on Friday, March 1 at the Sheraton Harrisburg- cation Program, an international speaker, and TASTING Hershey on Lindle Road. curriculum specialist. MARCH 16 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM That evening, Bill Donaghy, a Senior Lec- He has given talks and retreats to bishops, turer for the Theology of the Body Institute, priests, deacons, consecrated men and wom- will present, “The Art of Being Human: Redis- en, and the lay faithful throughout the United Experience the best wines Heavy Hors D’oeuvres covering the Gift of Life and Human Love.” States, as well as Canada, Mexico, Chile, Aus- and craft beers of the region from Local Foods and Tom Russell of CBS 21 will emcee the tralia and Papua New Guinea. in the beauty of the historic Farms, entertainment and evening and Bishop Ronald Gainer will be Donaghy recently co-authored with Chris on hand for the opening and closing prayers. Stefanick the RISE 30 Day Challenge for Star Barn and support a raffle drawings. Msgr. William King, Pastor of St. Elizabeth Men, which calls men to new depths in their scholarship fund for needy Ann Seton Parish in Mechanicsburg, will in- Catholic masculine identity and vocation. students in the Diocese More info and limited tickets troduce Donaghy. Doors for the evening open at 6 p.m. with of Harrisburg. available at: Donaghy has worked in the fields of mission dinner at 7 p.m. The evening begins with a so- and evangelization since 1999. In October cial hour, cash bar, door prizes and a variety event.saintpatrickfund.org 2000, he was chosen to represent the United of special gift baskets. The cost for the event States in a special tribute for the Jubilee of is $100 per person. Sponsorships for the din- Missionaries in Rome. With 11 others from ner and individual tables are available. The around the world, he was given a simple cross Knights of Columbus are the grand sponsors by St. John Paul II and called by the Holy Fa- of the evening. Holy Family Radio is a 501 Sponsored by ther to “bring Jesus back to your country.” c3 non-profit organization that exists solely on Donaghy is filled with a passion for his donations. faith and dedicated to spreading the joy of the Reservations with payment can be made on- New Evangelization. Through his work with line at www.720whyf.com. Call 717-392-0298 the Pontifical Mission Societies, he has given with questions.

HOLY MASS WITH THE RITE OF INSTITUTION OF ACOLYTES

Please join Bishop Ronald W. Gainer as Celebrant and Homilist for this special Mass to install the Featuring Christopher West Candidates in formation for and Mike Mangione April 2 at 7 p.m. the Permanent Diaconate Bishop McDevitt High School, Harrisburg

into the Ministry of Acolyte The national touring event, “Made for More: Visions of the Prom- ised Land,” weaves music, video, images and the spoken word into a Sunday, February 24, 2019 message of hope. Join Christopher West, world-renowned teacher of St. John Paul’s Theology of the Body, and folk/Americana musician Mike 2:00 p.m. Mangione as they offer a vision of the Gospel like you’ve never heard. The evening is hosted by St. Joan of Arc Parish in Hershey and is co- Saint Catherine Labouré Parish hosted/sponsored by St. Catherine Labouré Parish in Harrisburg, Holy Spirit Parish in Palmyra, St. Matthew Parish in Dauphin, Holy Name of 4000 Derry Street Jesus Parish in Harrisburg, and Real Alternatives, which administers the Harrisburg, PA 17111 Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services for the states of Pennsylva- nia, Michigan, and Indiana. An instituted acolyte is specially appointed by the Church to assist the deacon and to minister to the priest. His duty is to attend to the Tickets are $20. service of the altar and to assist as needed in the celebration of the Contact Lou Felice at 717-215-4175 Mass. This is an important step along our candidates’ formation path. or [email protected]. 12 - The Catholic WITNESS • February 15, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS

What have been some of your we would sing together in the evening. experiences as a priest? I still hold it as one of the very precious I have worked in formation, schools, times. Maybe those experiences are also The Called colleges, parishes, orphanages, and I teaching me for my future ministry. If A series of profiles on clergy and religious volunteered with Mother Teresa’s sisters God wills, when I go back to India, I want and with the lepers. I have 17 years of to serve the destitute, especially the old teaching experience, including teaching and dying. In 2016 when Mother Teresa Name: Father Anthony Swamy English as a second language. My order was canonized, a thought came to me and Parish: St. Peter, Columbia started a college and I was qualified, it had stayed with me, that I should serve Hometown: Chikkaballapur, approximately 60 so they asked me to be the founding the destitute, especially those who are old kilometers from Bangalore, India. principal – we don’t call them a president and dying, who cannot die peacefully. It’s Education: St. Joseph School through seventh – of the college. We started with nine not to give anything medically, but to give them a human love so before they die, grade, non-Catholic school for eighth through tenth students, but after eight years, we had more than 1,000. I felt that I needed to they feel loved. I’m still praying about grade, and St. Joseph College, a Jesuit school, for do pastoral ministry. I resigned as the this. eleventh and twelfth grades. Formation process was principal and asked to be assigned to a in several different states in India. parish. That’s how I ended up coming to Tell me something fun about you, or a the United States in 2013. little known fact? I enjoy watching comedies. When I Can you tell me more about working was in the college with a stressful job, Tell me a little bit about your childhood of vocation was planted. with the leper community? I enjoyed coming home and watching – parents, siblings, etc. But when I was in the tenth grade, I lost My first time working with them, we Tom and Jerry. Among my friends, I was I have five siblings, four of which are my father and I wasn’t sure if I could go stayed for a month in the colony and that known to be very witty. still living. I am the youngest. One of to seminary. I thought I would stay back was challenging. In the beginning, it was my sisters is a nun and then I also have to take care of my family. A missionary hard to see them with deformed bodies. Do you have any hobbies? a niece who is a nun. In my extended came to our parish and he asked me if I It was hard physically and emotionally to Reading is one, and I used to collect family, we have dozens of religious and was thinking about seminary, so that was work. But God’s grace worked in us and stamps. Now I like to read more of the three priests. kind of my second calling, reminding me the longer we worked, we found great joy theology and scholarly books. And I used of my promise. My mother and family working with them. to read a lot of novels. Were you always interested in agreed that I could join. In my third year My second experience with them was becoming a priest? of seminary, my one brother died in an for 10 years. We were able to nurse their Anything else you The parish I attended was founded in accident. That was another time when I wounds, which is so difficult, because would like to add? 1702 by Jesuit missionaries. When I was thought, could I continue or do I need to every day when you clean them you are I am so grateful that as a Missionary in sixth grade, the sister was talking about return home and take care of my mother? removing part of their flesh. For one of St. Francis de Sales, the Diocese has the history of the parish. She told us that I talked to my mother and my sisters and or two days, we couldn’t eat because it given me this opportunity. The faith here in 300 years, there had been no vocations they said, go back to seminary, God will was so hard on us. But during the course is really amazing. Sometimes when I sit to the priesthood from the parish. She take care of us. Even during these major of time, all of us who were working in the confessional and hear the faith of was asking us who would be a priest and catastrophes in life, I still felt God was there found joy. It was good to sit with people, it challenges me. And I want to I raised my hand. So that was really when calling me. And I was ordained in 1995. them and pray. One of the lepers was so thank Bishop Gainer for giving me the my vocation started. That’s how the seed talented, he would compose music and opportunity to be here. Spotlight on Adult Faith ‘Conversations with Dr. Jackie Ogega’ Formation: Ascension to Examine ‘Othering,’ Violence For 20 years, Ascension has been Gospel of John producing Catholic faith formation • The Prophets: Messengers of God’s By Sandy Oravec Elizabeth Ann Seton resources, and a good number of the Mercy Special to The Witness Parish, 310 Hertzler Road, more than 50 programs available • Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to from Ascension have been used in Come Mechanicsburg, 17055. parishes throughout our Diocese. Sacramental Preparation Programs: How can someone do “I like to reflect on the Most popular are Ascension’s Bible • Belonging: Baptism in the Family of physical or psychological Passion of Jesus. He was studies, including The Bible Timeline: God harm to another person and punished for things he did The Story of Salvation, but a growing • Chosen: Your Journey Toward feel that it is right to do so? not do. In the eyes of his number of Confirmation What are the roots of violence contemporaries: ‘He’s not sacramental • Joy-Filled acting according to our preparation Marriage in the home? What leads to programs and Adult Faith the dehumanization of whole norms. He’s not like us; faith formation Formation groups of people? he’s another person. He’s programs for Programs: These questions are at the not acting according to our both adults • A Biblical Walk heart of the work of Jacqueline context – so crucify him.’” in light of the teachings of the and youth are Through the Mass Ogega, Ph.D., Director of In her presentation, Dr. Sorrowful Mysteries of the available as • Mary: A Gender Equality and Social Ogega offers contemporary well. Biblical Walk Rosary.” Inclusion at World Vision and examples of “othering” based Chances With the Blessed on real-world situations she She will also offer are good that Mother co-founder of Mpanzi, a non- suggestions for ways of acting profit organization dedicated has encountered. those who have participated in one or • Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer that help prevent violence and more of these programs in parishes • An Introduction to the Theology of to preventing gender-based “And I frame this in the will attest to how much they have the Body violence, advancing education context of faith, because faith heal communities. benefitted from doing so. In fact, • Epic: A Journey Through Church for girls and disadvantaged was very important to me The “Conversations with it’s not uncommon for parish study History groups, and promoting personally (she experienced Dr. Jackie Ogega” event groups to finish one Ascension study • Walking Toward Eternity: Engaging livelihoods for women and abuse from an alcoholic will include an opening and then start another soon afterward the Struggles of Your Heart father) and faith has been very because participants are so hungry for • Momnipotent: Finding Peace & Joy their families. presentation by Dr. Ogega, a more formation. In response to that in Your Vocation as a Mother “My perspective is that it is important in my professional question-and answer-session hunger, Ascension continues to grow Additionally, Ascension has not possible to harm someone life. I invite people to think moderated by Father Paul C.B. and produce high-quality and sound expanded its outreach in recent years physically, emotionally, or about the sinful practices that Schenck, parochial vicar, and formation materials, all with the goal to bring the Gospel to the realm of we continue to witness or psychologically, unless you small-group interactions. The of bringing Catholics to an encounter social media, offering free online ‘other’ them – that is, make perpetrate in our communities. with the living God through the study videos, articles and other resources. One thing I like to share is presentation is free and open to of the faith. Even if you are already familiar them not your own; you see all. Contact Pastoral Assistant that person as something other that the perpetrators are also Listed below is a sampling with many of the excellent resources Donna Nebistinsky at donna@ of resource titles available from from Ascension, visit the website than human,” she said. This suffering. So it’s all about Ascension, all of which can be to see what is new. And if you are idea of seeing a person as human suffering. steas.net or 717-697-6929 for previewed for free on the website: unfamiliar with Ascension and are “different” is called “othering.” “I like to help people reflect more information. Bible Studies: looking for help to grow closer to Dr. Ogega will speak about the structures of violence (Sandy Oravec is the • Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible God in your Catholic faith, visit www. about gender-based violence in our society,” she continued, Communications Coordinator • Matthew: The King and His Kingdom ascensionpress.com to see what is “and to reflect together on at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton • Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the available. and “othering” on Sunday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at St. questions of human suffering Parish.) CATHOLIC COMMENTARY February 15, 2019 • The Catholic WITNESS - 13

religious state revels the transcendence of the Kingdom the same time, I am deeply depen- Consecrated Life of God and its requirements over all earthly things. dent upon your prayers for me! The To all people it shows wonderfully at work within the prayers are indeed the cement that Building the Kingdom, Church the surpassing greatness of the force of Christ forms the Kingdom. The lay state as the King and the boundless power of the Holy Spirit.’ well as the consecrated state both Brick by Brick Consecrated life thus becomes one of the tangible signs have unique places in building which the Trinity impresses upon history so that people this Kingdom and in praying for By Sister Geralyn Schmidt, SCC can sense with longing the attraction of divine beauty.” one another! Special to The Witness (p. 37) Some time ago an “older” In a sense, each consecrated person is a brick that Sister shared her words of Some time ago, when I was teaching middle makes up her “congregation’s building.” The founda- wisdom on a holy card. She school, I was discussing the parables Jesus used to tion was laid by our founders and foundresses and the wrote, “Start each and every teach about the Kingdom of God. Some of the images early visionaries who took the unique gift of the Holy day with a newness found in the Nativity, a passion found Jesus used were lost on my 12-year-old students. I Spirit, also known as charism, and enfleshed it during in the ministry of Jesus and asked them, “What common image would Jesus use their time. Each generation takes the “bricks” they are Sister Geralyn to describe the Kingdom of God?” Miguel, my resi- a thirst that echoes Christ on Schmidt, SCC given and adds on to their building for their specific the cross.” dent philosopher, raised his hand. “The kingdom of “Thoughts from a moment in history. Each congregation assists in build- That’s something indeed God is like an apartment building!” he exclaimed. Catholic Evangelist” ing the Kingdom of God. With their feet planted firmly earthly and yet other world- “Each brick represents each of us. No one brick is on the earth and their eyes toward heaven, they strive ly! perfectly identical. The cement that holds the bricks to become the hands, eyes, ears and mouth of Christ for (Sister Geralyn Schmidt is the Wide Area Network together is the prayer that we say together.” this world today. Coordinator at the Diocese of Harrisburg and the I am reminded of this story as I continue discuss- I read over these words and declare to myself, “Gosh! Director of Formation for Wives in the Diaconate ing consecrated life. St. John Paul II said in his Ap- How am I supposed to do this?” I am just a grown Program. An educator for 30 years, she is respon- ostolic Exhortation on Consecrated Life (March 25, “kid” from New Jersey! But then, I am reminded of sible for Professional Development Programs for 1996), “The consecrated life proclaims what the Fa- what keeps the whole structure together, according to every age learner. Through her presentations, she ther, through the Son and in the Sprint, brings about Miguel: prayer. challenges her audiences to be the individual God by his love, his goodness and his beauty. In fact, ‘the Yes, you all are tucked deeply in my prayers. At has called them to be.)

ITALIAN MASS FOR THE FEAST OF SAINT JOSEPH Saint Spotlight LA SANTA MESSA PER LA FESTA DI SAN GIUSEPPE Sunday, March 17 at 1 p.m. Church of the Holy Spirit • 300 West Pine Street, Palmyra, PA 17078 Father Joshua R. Brommer and Father Anthony Dill, Concelebrants Special thanks to: Father Joshua R. Brommer, Chaplain for the Italian Apostolate Ministry Father Anthony Dill, Pastor of Holy Spirit Parish St. Margaret of Cortona Mario Billow of Daily Funeral Home 1247-1297 Through the generosity of the Collura and Manzella families, we will have a traditional St. Joseph Altar Patroness of the falsely accused, created in the social hall where the homeless, single mothers, The Italian Apostolate Ministry Committee orphans and against tempations will provide a dinner reception after Mass Feast Day: February 22 For more information, contact: Maria DiSanto, 717-554-5698, [email protected] Mariella Amato, 717-278-9420

Parishes Co-Host Father Alar Margaret was born in Laviano, Italy, in 1247. After her mother died, for Lenten Retreat on Divine Mercy her father remarried and she and her stepmother did not get along. Margaret became reckless, her reputation suffered and at 17 she ran Father Chris Alar, Marian Fathers of the away with the son of the purported Lord of Valiano. She lived with Director of the Association Immaculate Conception him for ten years as his mistress, bearing him a son. One day, his of Marian Helpers in of the Blessed Virgin unaccompanied dog led her to the forest where he had been killed. Stockbridge, Mass., Mary. He hosts the Shocked, Margaret began a life of prayer and fasting, returned all gifts will present a Lenten online service “Divine message of Mercy at St. and went to her father’s home with her son. Her stepmother would not Mercy Matters” at www. Katharine Drexel Parish in divinemercymatters. allow them to stay, so Margaret took him to the Franciscan Friars in Mechanicsburg March 10- Cortona, where he eventually became a friar. org, and is a regular host 12 from 6-8 p.m. and guest on ETWN. Margaret began fasting, eating only bread and vegetables. She The parish mission Father Alar was the joined the Third Order of St. Francis, leading a life of prayer, penitence will examine Christ’s keynote presenter at last and begging. She established a hospital for the sick, homeless and im- message of Divine Mercy, year’s Diocesan Men’s poverished. In order to secure nurses, she founded the Tertiary Sisters the meaning of the Mass Conference. known as le poverelle – the little poor ones. Once in prayer she heard and the sacraments, and The Lenten mission answers to common questions about the words, “What is your wish, poverella?” She replied, “I neither seek is co-hosted by St. Theresa Parish in the faith. There will also be a blessing nor wish for anything but you, my Lord Jesus.” Margaret also estab- New Cumberland; Our Lady of Good with a relic of St. Faustina. lished an order devoted to Our Lady of Mercy, where the members Counsel Parish in Marysville; St. committed themselves to support the hospital and help the impover- The message and devotion to Jesus as the Divine Mercy is based on the Bernadette Mission in Duncannon; ished. She participated in public affairs twice – following Divine com- writings of St. Faustina, a Polish Good Shepherd Parish in Camp Hill mand – challenging the Bishop of Arezzo, Guglielmo Ubertini Pazzi, nun who wrote a diary recording the and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in because he lived like a prince. She lived out her remaining years in the revelations she received. Enola. ruins of the Church of St. Basil, now the Church of Santa Margherita, Father Alar will preach at all For more information, contact where she died. Her body now lies in a silver casket in that church. Masses and will be available for the Bill Benning at 717-571-8808 or St. Margaret was canonized on May 16, 1728, by Pope Benedict XIII. Sacrament of Reconciliation. He Katharine Drexel Parish at 717-697- is a priest of the Congregation of 8716. 14 - The Catholic WITNESS • February 15, 2019 PARISH NEWS

Spring retreat and pilgrimage to the Franciscan Sawicki. All young adults (20s and 30s) are invited Diocesan Notebook Monastery of the Holy Land and St. John Paul II to attend. National Shrine in Washington, D.C., April 28. Hosted Compiled by Jen Reed by St. Catherine Labouré Parish in Harrisburg. Includes Fundraisers & Events Spiritual Offerings tours of both sites, Mass, Confession, Adoration, Divine Redeemer Parish in Mount Carmel, Franciscan Crown Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and “Kitchen Extravaganza Bingo,” Feb. 17 in Divine Holy Hour of Reparation hosted by St. Peter personal time for prayer, viewing exhibits, and walking Mercy Hall. Doors open at 1 p.m. Bingo starts at 2 p.m. Parish, Columbia, at St. Mary’s Chapel, Wrightsville, the grounds. Cost of $35 per person includes all tours the first Friday of the month at 7 p.m. Spend an hour Food available for sale. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 and transportation by deluxe motor coach leaving/ at the door. For advance tickets, call 570-590-5849, in prayer in the presence of the Lord. For information, returning from the parish. For information or ticket contact David at [email protected]. purchase, contact Deb at the parish office, 717-564-1321 570-975-5613 or 570-205-8751. Public square Rosary rallies on the square in or [email protected]. Coach, Cash and More! Bingo, Feb. 17 at St. New Oxford the second Saturday of the month, in Aloysius Parish Hall in Littlestown. Doors open at Littlestown the third Saturday of the month, and Education & Enrichment 11:30 a.m., bingo at 1:30 p.m. Featuring Coach, Kate in Hanover the fourth Saturday of the month. For St. John the Baptist in New Freedom, adult Spade, Michael Kors and more. Door prizes, raffles, information, call Grace at 717-624-2180. kitchen open. Inclement weather date is Feb. 24. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the St. formation course in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd-Level I, Montessori-based religious Tickets are $25; must have paid admission ticket to Pauline Center at 1150 Chestnut Street in Kulpmont on play. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a paying Fridays from noon-10 p.m., and Saturdays from 5 a.m.- education for children. The course grounds the 7 p.m. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed in the catechist in the theory and praxis of the Catechesis of adult to play. Call 717-359-4513. chapel on Fridays at 3 p.m. the Good Shepherd and how to develop and facilitate York Catholic High School’s “Welcome Friday evening prayers for healing in the Church, an Atrium for 3-6 year olds. Course dates are March Wednesday,” Feb. 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for families St. Joseph Church, Mechanicsburg. Exposition of the 2-3, April 6-7, May 18-19, Aug. 24-25, Sept. 7, Oct. who want to take a tour while classes are in session. YC Blessed Sacrament at 7 p.m. with Evening Prayer, 12 and Nov. 16. Contact Sister Jane Keller at 717- Student Ambassadors will escort families to observe a followed by prayers for victims of abuse and prayers 235-2439 or [email protected] to register or to typical school day. Contact Heather Hoffman at 717- for healing for the Church. Concludes with Night observe a session. 846-8871, ext. 220, or [email protected]. Prayer and Benediction at 8:30 p.m. St. Anne’s Retirement Community in Columbia, 12th Annual St. Margaret Mary 5k race/walk, St. Joseph Parish in York, Mass celebrating six-week Bereavement Program, March 5, 12, 19, March 9 at 8:30 a.m., 2826 Herr St., Harrisburg. the gifts of people with disabilities, Feb. 24 at 26, and April 2 and 9 from 2-3:30 p.m. Call the Benefits St. Margaret Mary School. Information and 12:30 p.m. A Sign Language interpreter will be Pastoral Care Department at 717-285-6121 for more registration at www.stmm5k.webs.com. present. If you would like to attend and need an information. accommodation, e-mail [email protected] or call the Mary, Gate of Heaven Parish in Myerstown, St. Mary’s Church, Fairfield, all-you-can-eat parish at 717-755-7503 by Feb. 15. “Respect for Life” talk, March 12 at 7 p.m. Sandy spaghetti dinner in the parish hall on Feb. 17 from 3-6 Paveglio from St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Annville p.m. Spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread stick, Caelorum at St. Joan of Arc Church in will be the guest speaker. drinks and dessert. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children Hershey, March 13 at 7 p.m. Start your Lenten Grieving with Great Hope workshop for people 6-12 and free for those under 6. Call 717-642-8815. season in praise, worship and adoration of Jesus who are mourning the loss of a loved one, at St. Christ in the Holy Eucharist. Father Modestus will Ancient Order of Hibernians Michael Collins preside. A reception will be held following the Catherine Labouré Parish in Harrisburg, April 5 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. and April 6 from 10 a.m.-4 Division of Cumberland County, annual St. Caelorum in the cafeteria. For more information, p.m. Presented by John and Sandy O’Shaughnessy, Patrick’s Day Party, March 9 at the West Shore call 717-583-0240. founders of Good Mourning Ministry, a Catholic Elks Club. Social hour at 5 p.m. Irish dinner at 6 Pilgrimages & Retreats bereavement apostolate, who will offer personal and p.m. includes corned beef, bangers (Irish Sausage) professional insight on what can help you through and cabbage. Cash bar, The Lena McGinley Irish Join Father Kenneth Smith for a pilgrimage your personal journey of grief. Cost is $20, includes Dancers and music by Down by the Glenside. to Greece in the footsteps of St. Paul, Sept. 24-Oct. 5, 2019. Roundtrip motorcoach from Mechanicsburg, all materials, snacks and lunch. For information or to Proceeds benefit Trinity H.S. Scholarship Fund. roundtrip airfare from Washington Dulles to Athens, register, visit www.sclhbg.org or contact the parish Tickets are $35 per person ($30 each for groups of 7 nights accommodation in First Class/4 star hotels office at 717-564-1321. 8) and must be purchased prior to the event. Contact (Athens, Thessaloniki, Kalambaka), 3 night/4 day “Why the Catholic & Protestant Bibles Differ” Tom Zugay at 717-761-2950 or Tzugay1958@ Greek Island cruise in outside cabins, breakfast and presentation by Father Dwight Schlaline, Feb. 27 at gmail.com. dinner daily, land transportation by private deluxe 7 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Parish cafeteria in Hershey, motorcoach, all entrance fees, daily Mass, and more sponsored by the I Thirst Prayer Group. Learn why Sacred Heart Preschool in Lancaster, American for $4,145 per person/double occupancy. Contact the differences matter and what they can tell us about Girl Bingo on March 1. Early bird game at 6:15 Karen Hurley at [email protected] or George’s the Word of God. For more information, call 717- p.m. for 2019 Doll of the Year, regular bingo at International Tours at 1-800-566-7499. Deposit due by 215-4175. 6:30 p.m. for dolls, pets, furniture and accessories. March 15. Doors open at 5 p.m. Drawings, food, prizes, doll

Join Father Pang Tcheou for a pilgrimage to Women’s Lenten afternoon of reflection hair salon. Tickets are $24 for adults, $12 for the Passion Play in Oberammergau, May 19-29, sponsored by Corpus Christi Parish Council of Catholic Women, March 9 from 1-3:45 p.m. in the children accompanied by a paying adult. Event is at 2020. Roundtrip airfare from Philadelphia International Hambright Elementary School, Lancaster. Call 717- Airport to Germany; First Class admission tickets Corpus Christi Parish Center, Chambersburg. Led by Jim Gontis, Diocesan Director of Evangelization and 468-1101. to see the Passion Play; also visiting Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna, and more; 9 nights accommodation Catechesis. Theme is “God is Calling.” Sacrament Knights of Columbus of St. Theresa Parish in in First Class and select hotels; breakfast daily, six of Reconciliation from 3:45-4:45 p.m., and Mass at New Cumberland, fish fry March 8 from 5-7:30 dinners; land transportation by private motorcoach; 5 p.m. for those who wish to stay. No cost for the p.m. in the school cafeteria. Adults $10, children $5. all entrance fees, daily Mass, and more for $3,999 per program, which includes light refreshments. Bring a Prince of Peace Parish in Steelton, annual person/double occupancy. Contact Father Tcheou Rosary. Register by March 4 to Angela Danko at 301- fastnacht sale. Cost is $9 per dozen, $5 per half at [email protected] or Mary Mother of the 302-6511 or [email protected]. dozen. Order by Feb. 26 at 717-690-1550 or Church Parish at 717-653-4903, to sign up and receive a trip registration packet. Forgiveness Prayer workshop, March 9 from [email protected]. Father Michael Reid, pastor of St. Vincent de 9 a.m.-noon at St. Rose of Lima Convent in York. Paul Parish in Hanover, will lead a 12-day pilgrimage Learn the Forgiveness Prayer, a way to open to God’s Knights of Columbus Council #3525 of to Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, San Sebastián de healing presence and action when hurt, wounded or Prince of Peace Parish in Steelton, all-you-can- Garabandal, Lourdes, and Barcelona, departing from offended. Workshop will also provide an opportunity eat breakfast, March 10 from 9 a.m.-noon in the Philadelphia March 20, 2020 and returning March for Centering Prayer. Free of charge. Bring your own gym of the parish center. Eggs, pancakes, bacon, 31, through Collette Faith Travel. Cost of land tour lunch. Register with Rich Erdlen at richinyork23@ sausage, blueberry muffins, orange juice and and airfare, per person, double occupancy is $3,979. gmail.com or 717-779-8750. coffee. Cost is $8 and can be paid at the door. Call Travel insurance is $315. $500 deposit due upon Theology on Tap Lancaster, “Life as a Catholic 717-985-1330. registration. Call 717-637-4625 for an information Legislator,” with Sen. John DiSanto, March 14 at packet. St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Annville, Annie Bailey’s Irish Pub (second floor) in Lancaster. spaghetti & meatballs dinner, March 5 from 11 Join the Evangelization Committee of St. Francis Happy half hour at 7 p.m., speaker and Q&A at 7:30 Xavier Parish in Gettysburg at The Power and a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Includes tossed salad, p.m. Theology on Tap is a young adult outreach Italian bread, dessert, choice of coffee, iced Purpose Conference at Franciscan University, June 7-9, ministry of the Diocese of Harrisburg. All young 2019. Conference will draw participants into a deeper tea or orange drink. Cost is $8 for large, $6 for adults (20s and 30s) are invited to attend. small. Carry out available – bring your own relationship with the Holy Spirit and empower them to live in freedom and joy. The Evangelization Committee Tacos and Teología, a bilingual/Spanish container. at St. Francis Xavier Parish is a registered ambassador version of Theology on Tap, Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School for the conference. For information, email Eileen at Immaculate Conception BVM Parish in York. Open Houses, Feb. 28 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Pabody at [email protected]. Register with the Straight talk, tacos and fellowship. “Stump the Cathedral campus for pre-school through eighth group at http://bit.ly/Eileen-Pabody-PPC2019. Early- Padre,” featuring Father Timothy Marcoe, Father Luis grade, and March 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Holy bird registration through Feb. 28. Rodriguez, Father Ryan Fischer and Father Jonathan More DIOCESAN NOTEBOOK, page 15 PARISH NEWS February 15, 2019 • The Catholic WITNESS - 15

St. Francis of Assisi: Littlestown New Cumberland OBITUARIES Francisco Diaz Ruiz St. Aloysius: St. Theresa: Dennis M. Henley, Sr. Kathy Richie The names of the following deceased persons have Hershey been submitted by their parishes. Please remember in St. Joan of Arc: Lykens New Freedom your prayers the happy repose of these recently departed Dorothy Everest Our Lady Help of Christians: St. John the Baptist: souls and the consolation of their loved ones. John “Sparky” Sachette Lewis Giuliani Mark R. Winkler Irene Schuck Annville McSherrystown Palmyra St. Paul the Apostle: Fairfield Kulpmont Annunciation BVM: Holy Spirit: Barbara Arnold Immaculate Conception Holy Angels: Anastacia Miller Therese Cordaro Witold Gardyasz BVM: Marian Cremona Sandy Klein Joseph Scheer Carl Thurner Mechanicsburg Selinsgrove Louis “Gene” Mongelluzzi St. Joseph: St. Pius X: Gettysburg Lancaster John Ascani Charles H. Kerstetter Bloomsburg St. Francis Xavier: Assumption BVM: Robert McCallister St. Columba: Thomas H. Buhl Ella Lochonic Steelton Stanley Matylewicz Eleanora M. Donnelly St. Katharine Drexel: Prince of Peace: Edelmira L. Garcia St. John Neumann: Joan Michelotti Joseph M. Vasco Blue Ridge Summit Francis “Chip” Errigo, Jr. St. Rita: Greencastle John “Jack” Wood, Sr. Middletown York Alice Garland St. Mark the Evangelist: Seven Sorrows BVM: St. Joseph: William “Bill” H. Hayes St. Joseph: Angela Feeney Dr. George Johnson Bonneauville Gerard DiCrocco Kathy Stago Mary P. Sciortino St. Joseph the Worker: Hanover Richard J. Frey Sue Miller St. Joseph: Betty Graybill Mount Carmel St. Patrick: Nancy E. Janoski James Martin Thompson Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Denise Traum James R. Jones Chambersburg Kathleen Patricia “Pat” Zeller Mary Ellen “Marion” Schu Corpus Christi: Mary L. Weaver Ernestina Ellis Lebanon Marie Golden Harrisburg Deceased Clergy Assumption BVM: Louis J. Greiner Cathedral Parish of St. Louis “Gene” Mongelluzzi Please pray for the following Father Brian Conrad, 2011 Irene Janovec Patrick: clergy who died in February Casimir Erzegovich St. Cecilia: Deacon James Sneeringer, 2011 Danville during the past 25 years: Annamae Waltermyer Father Joseph Hilbert, 2014 St. Joseph: Holy Name of Jesus: Deacon Stephen Bankos, 1996 Joseph Mucciolo James M. Grosse Father Louis P. Ogden, 2015 Mary Tomcavage Toni A. Mahoney Lewisburg Father Paul Miller, 2004 Sacred Heart of Jesus: Deacon Robert Mack, 2018. Elizabethtown St. Catherine Labouré: Julia Tressler Father Philip DeChico, 2006 St. Peter: Gloria Buchenauer Msgr. Lawrence Overbaugh, 2008 Adelfa Root

all the homemade soups/chili and vote for your medical services and education. Salary commensurate Diocesan Notebook favorite! Eat-in or take-out. with experience. Submit cover letter and résumé Continued from 14 Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Council of to [email protected]. For more Catholic Women in Williamstown, homemade information call Linda Plummer, Executive Director, Family campus for kindergarten and first through halushki sale, March 5. Cost is $9 per quart. Order at 717-901-3377. fourth grades. Call the school at 717-232-2551 or by Feb. 26 at 717-647-9182. Pick up at Sacred Heart Morning Star Pregnancy Center training new 717-234-3797. Social Hall, March 5 from noon-4 p.m. volunteers, male and female advocates to counsel Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, “A men and women who use the center’s services. Night of the Arts: A Pops Concert and Art Exhibit,” Job Openings Sessions are at the center’s Harrisburg office, Feb. 11, March 2. Exhibit featuring student works of visual St. Joseph Parish, Mechanicsburg, seeking a 25 and March 4 (March 11 snow date) from 6-7:30 art begins at 6:30 p.m. The Pops Concert begins at 7 Parish Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation p.m. Volunteer opportunities available at Harrisburg, p.m., featuring student solo and group performances, of the parish. Areas of responsibility include Middletown and New Cumberland locations. Contact as well as the Bishop McDevitt bands and choirs. personnel, building and grounds, contracted services, Diane at [email protected] or 717- Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students (children 5 liaison with Parish Administrative Committees and 901-2799. and under are free). Refreshments will be served. budget management. Call the parish at 717-766- Catholic men and women volunteers needed Knights of Columbus, St. John Neumann 9433 for the job description. Interested candidates for prison ministry team, about three hours monthly, Council 12532 in Lancaster, pancake breakfast, Feb. should send a letter of interest, résumé and pastor’s visiting Dauphin County Prison (Wednesday evenings 17 from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. (after all Masses) at St. John recommendation form to St. Joseph Parish, Office and Saturday mornings), Camp Hill Prison (Friday Neumann Parish. Free-will offering with donations to 410 East Simpson Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, and Saturday mornings) and Keystone Work Release benefit the St. John Neumann Capital Campaign and Attn: Finance Administrator, or e-mail to finance@ (Sunday afternoons). No experience necessary, Knights of Columbus Council 12532. stjosephmech.org by Feb. 22. orientation to be scheduled. Prison Christian Growth Haiti Mission Committee of St. Paul the Apostle Holy Name of Jesus School in Harrisburg, Group, www.pcggprisonministry.org. Contact Bob Parish in Annville, silent auction Feb. 16 from seeking a part-time administrative assistant. Must Ribic at [email protected] or 717-571-4217. 6:30-9 p.m. and Feb. 17 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Chili be well-organized, able to multi-task, be computer The Diocese of Scranton is seeking a taste-off Saturday evening. Items for bid include gift literate in Microsoft Office Suite, and willing to Superintendent of Schools. For a comprehensive certificates, theme baskets, household items, artwork learn and maintain the school website. The job description of the position and required qualifications, and jewelry. Cash or check accepted. Contact Jim or description also includes answering the phone and visit www.dioceseofscranton.org. Submissions due Terri Mascoli at 717-274-3709 or jmascoli@verizon. door. For additional information, call Sister Rita at by March 4 at James Burke, Diocesan Secretary for net. 717-657-1704. If interested, please send/email/drop Human Resources, 300 Wyoming Ave., Scranton Pa., St. Cecilia’s Big Bingo, March 17 at St. Cecilia off a copy of your résumé to Sister Rita atsisterrita@ 18503, or [email protected]. Parish Center on State Drive in Lebanon. Sponsored holynameofjesus.com. by the Holy Name Society. Doors and kitchen open at Morning Star Pregnancy Services is hiring 11 a.m., Bingo starts at 1 p.m. 24 cash games, 50/50 a Nurse Clinic Manager. The Nurse Manager and jackpot. Tickets are $25. oversees the provision of patient care and medical Submission Deadlines Holy Infant Parish in Manchester Easter eggs services operations and performs client/patient care. The deadline for submissions for the March 1 for sale. Homemade chocolate peanut butter and Position will be approximately half-time. Must edition of The Witness is Wednesday, February 20 coconut. $1 each. Call the parish office at 717-266- be at least an RN, CRNP welcome to apply. In at 4:30 p.m. Submit written announcements via e- 5286 to order. pregnancy medical clinics like Morning Star, medical mail to [email protected]. Limit 60 words. Soup and chili cook-off at Holy Family Parish professionals provide client teaching, STI testing and No ads, posters or PDFs, please. in Harrisburg, March 9 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Taste treatment, abortion pill reversal instruction, and other 16 - The Catholic WITNESS • February 15, 2019 CHURCH NEWS U.S. Catholic Officials Welcome Catholic-Muslim Document Signed by Pope

Catholic News Service final meeting with him and his judg- The declaration signed by Pope Fran- ment, on the basis of our religious and cis and Sheik Ahmad el-Tayeb, the moral responsibility, and through this grand imam of al-Azhar, during the document, call upon ourselves, upon the pope’s trip to the United Arab Emirates leaders of the world as well as the archi- “is a clarion call for robust dialogue that tects of international policy and world leads to peace,” said the Catholic chair- economy, to work strenuously to spread man of the National Catholic-Muslim the culture of tolerance and of living to- Dialogue and the chairman of the U.S. gether in peace,” the document said. bishops’ Committee on Ecumenical and They also urged religious and po- Interreligious Affairs. litical leaders to “bring an end to wars, “In our increasingly hostile world in conflicts, environmental decay and the which violence too often predominates moral and cultural decline that the world between Christians and Muslims – vio- is presently experiencing.” lence that has led to tragic consequences But the centerpiece of the declaration for the most vulnerable humans – we was a call on Christians and Muslims to welcome with great joy this historic joint statement on human fraternity,” recognize and respect one another and said Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chi- work together for the good of humanity. cago and Bishop Joseph C. Bambera of Commenting on the document Feb. Scranton. 8, Cardinal Cupich and Bishop Bam- Pope Francis and Sheik el-Tayeb, a bera urged “all people of goodwill, es- leading religious authority for many pecially leaders of nations and religious CNS/PAUL HARING groups,” to read and study the declara- Pope Francis and Sheik Ahmad el-Tayeb, grand imam of Egypt’s al-Azhar Sunni Muslims around the world, signed mosque and university, sign documents during an interreligious meeting at the “A Document on Human Fraternity for tion “in the hope that it might serve as a Founder’s Memorial in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 4, 2019. The pope World Peace and Living Together” Feb. resource to overcome division through and Sheik el-Tayeb stepped into a theological debate on the will of God toward 4 in Abu Dhabi. a renewed commitment to dialogue and religions when they signed a document on “human fraternity” and improving “We, who believe in God and in the the establishment of goodwill.” Christian-Muslim relations.

Witness, Discipleship CLOSING MASS for the 150TH ANNIVERSARY are Key to Missionary of the DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG Work, Pope Says By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Proclaiming the Gospel is not the same thing as pros- elytism and often means simply being a neighbor and friend to someone while living an authentically Christian life, Pope Francis said. Mission “is that dynamic that leads you to be a neighbor to others to share the gift you have received: the encoun- Please join Bishop Ronald W. Gainer as ter of love that changed your life and led you to conse- crate your life to the Lord Jesus, good news for the life Celebrant and Homilist for this special Mass and salvation of the world,” the pope said Feb. 8. Pope Francis spoke about mission and witness during to conclude our year-long anniversary a meeting with the Missionaries of Africa and the Mis- sionaries of Our Lady of Africa, men’s and women’s reli- celebration. gious orders founded 150 years ago by Cardinal Charles Lavigerie of Algiers, Algeria. Encouraging the missionaries to continue being “no- mads for the Gospel,” the pope asked them to be “men Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. and women who are not afraid to go into the deserts of this world and seek together the means for accompanying brothers and sisters to the oasis that is the Lord so that the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Camp Hill living water of his love can quench their every thirst.” To be a missionary, the pope said, a Christian first must be a disciple of Jesus. Following the Mass there will be a festival of And while the missionaries may be working in situa- tions where an explicit invitation to follow Christ is not ethnic foods in the parish hall. possible, he said, their own lives must be firmly rooted in “listening to his word, the celebration of the sacra- For additional information, please visit: www.hbgdiocese.org/150 ments and service to your brothers and sisters so that your gestures manifest his presence, his merciful love and his compassion to those to whom the Spirit sends and leads you.” Pope Francis prayed that the Holy Spirit would continue to make the Missionaries of Africa and the Missionaries of Our Lady of Africa “builders of bridges” and promot- ers of a “culture of encounter” and dialogue where every- one involved “learns to draw riches from the diversity of the other.” If any special accommodations are needed, please contact Larry Kiley at (717) 657-4804 The missionaries’ dialogue with Muslims deserves par- ticular recognition and the gratitude of the Church, the ext. 322 or [email protected]. Requests should be made by February 15, 2019. pope said.