November 27, 1998

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Archbishop Buechlein ...... 4 Deanery Profile ...... 8 Editorial...... 4 Faith Alive! ...... 15 The Question Corner ...... 17 CCriterionriterion Sunday & Daily Readings. . . . 17 Serving the Church in Central and Southern Indiana Since 1960 November 27, 1998 Two dozen votes later, bishops ‘Your light will come, end fall meeting Jerusalem’ New initiatives include challenge to American Catholics on pro-life issues

WASHINGTON (CNS)—More than two dozen votes after they had begun, the U.S. bishops headed home Nov. 19 at the end of their four-day national meeting in Washington. During the Nov. 16-19 meeting, members of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and U.S. Catholic Conference approved documents challenging American Catholics on the pro-life issue, urging better welcome for the disabled and calling Catholics to bring justice and peace issues into their everyday life. As a worldwide Church, the bishops approved immediate and long-term assistance to victims of Hurricanes Mitch and Georges and concurred in a statement by their outgoing president on the moral principles that should guide decisions on the crisis in Iraq. But they also considered a number of internal matters, including revised guidelines for diocesan vocations offices, nationwide standards for admitting priesthood candidates who have left seminaries in the past and preliminary votes on the structures under which they will operate as bishops in the next millennium. The bishops also elected Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza of Galveston-Houston, who was NCCB-USCC vice president for the past three years, as president, and Bishop Wilton D. Gregory of Belleville, Ill., as vice president. It marked the first time that a Southerner and an African-American had held the two top spots in the U.S. bishops’ conferences. The most heavily debated document of the session was Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics, intended to direct American Catholics to better incorporate the Church’s pro-life teaching into public life. Although it was eventually approved by a 217-30 vote, the statement was reportedly the subject of much discussion among bishops outside the formal meeting and in their exec-

utive session Nov. 17, which was closed to the press. About a CNS photo third of the bishops supported a move to withdraw the docu- Altar servers light a traditional Advent wreath with ment for further work in committee. The statement pointedly calls Catholics in positions of each candle representing one week of the season. Advent, public leadership “to recover their identity as followers of the period of expectation that precedes Christmas, begins Jesus Christ and to be leaders in the renewal of American respect for the sanctity of human life.” (See Editorial on Nov. 29. Page 4.) Receiving easier approval Nov. 18 were proposals to send an emergency $400,000 immediately to hurricane-stricken areas of Central America, the Dominican Republic and Haiti and to dedicate part of the annual collection for the Church in Latin America to hurricane relief. The bishops’ first vote of the meeting gave narrow Also ratified by voice vote were revised guidelines for approval to a rule under which each province of bishops can diocesan vocations offices and a 12-point statement of decide to transfer observance of Ascension from Thursday to principles of how the Church should welcome and treat the seventh Sunday of Easter. persons with disabilities. In the afternoon Nov. 16, they approved a budget of The bishops gave overwhelming approval Nov. 18 to five $46.8 million for 1999 and OK’d the coming year’s plans proposed decrees implementing provisions of canon law that and priorities. A proposed diocesan assessment for 2000 of call for setting national norms as a framework for diocesan slightly over $11 million also received approval. legislation or policy. The next day, they approved two Spanish-language liturgi- The canons deal with Church regulations concerning cler- cal texts for funeral rites and agreed to ask Rome for a three- ical garb, priests’ councils, baptism of an adopted child, year extension of the current norm on the age of confirma- engagements, and procedures to be followed with a couple tion in the United States. preparing for marriage. The decrees now go to the Vatican Three documents came up for discussion, but no vote. for approval. They were a proposed pastoral plan on adult faith formation Earlier in the meeting, the bishops debated and OK’d on being developed by the Committee on Education, a set of a unanimous voice vote the 3,000-word statement titled nationwide standards for admitting seminary candidates who Everyday Christianity: To Hunger and Thirst for Justice. have left seminaries in the past, and new U.S. norms imple- Jointly drawn up by the committees on domestic poli- menting Ex Corde Ecclesiae (“From the Heart of the cy, international policy and the laity, the pastoral reflec- Church”), the 1990 papal document establishing norms for tion on the obligations of Christian lay people in the Catholic universities worldwide. world focuses on the approaching jubilee year at the turn The Vatican rejected an earlier version of local imple- of the millennium. See BISHOPS, page 20 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, November 27, 1998 Greenwood parish marks golden year with new church Story and photos by Margaret Nelson

arishioners of Our Lady of the help us to be truly a family with God pGreenwood Parish in Greenwood and with each other.” went all-out for their 50th anniver- The baptismal font was blessed at sary. They built a new church for the beginning of the liturgy. The the celebration. archbishop said a prayer of dedica- On Nov. 22, Archbishop Daniel tion after the litany of saints. M. Buechlein dedicated the building Archbishop Buechlein anointed to Our Lady of the Greenwood, the altar with the Sacred Chrism. He Queen of the Most Holy Rosary. and other priests then marked the Parishioners had planned, worked walls of the church with the chrism. and sacrificed for the new church Next, incense was burned on the for the last 10 years. altar, and the priests went through Concelebrating Mass with the the church, incensing the assembly. archbishop were Msgr. Harold Parishioners cleaned the oil from Kneuven, pastor; Father Jack the altar and put a new cloth on it. Emrich, associate pastor; Father Dozens of people brought flowers Richard Mueller, founding pastor and plants forward to surround the (1949-73); Father Joseph Riedman, altar. The candles were lit for the A simple cross (above) is formed by pastor from 1980 to 1993; Father Liturgy of the Eucharist. the wall above the altar of the new Bernard Cox, acting pastor in 1993; At the end of Mass, the arch- Our Lady of the Greenwood, Queen and two dozen other archdiocesan bishop and other priests processed of the Most Holy Rosary Church in and Benedictine priests. with the Blessed Sacrament to the Greenwood. Archbishop Daniel M. In his homily, the archbishop tabernacle; the sanctuary lamp was Buechlein presided at the Nov. 22 said, “The history of every Church lighted. dedication, beginning with the community is a pilgrimage that is a Msgr. Kneuven thanked past and blessing of the baptismal font and remarkable challenge.” He talked present members of the planning, pouring of holy water for server about the growth of Our Lady of the liturgy planning, art and environment Deidra Skrzypczak (photo at right). Greenwood Parish from its begin- and dedication committees, the The pastor, Msgr. Harold Kneuven, nings as a small rural mission, and designers, general contractors, and stands to the archbishop’s left. The the fact that other Indianapolis artisans, builders and suppliers. inset photo is of the statue of Our South Deanery parishes grew from In his written commentary, the Lady of the Greenwood, Queen of within its boundaries. pastor said, “We also celebrate the the Most Holy Rosary, which is in The archbishop said that love and generosity of the entire the gathering space outside Christmas is the story of “how God parish community which made this the sanctuary. came to make his home among us.” church a reality. It is this same love It shows how God wants us to be a of God, each other, and community family with him and with each which has enabled us as a parish to Official Appointments other, he said. grow spiritually, both in our personal “This warm house is also an awe- relationship with the Father and in Effective Nov. 23, 1998 Effective Nov. 30, 1998 some sacred place,” said Archbishop the emergence of outstanding lay See GOLDEN, Rev. John Fink, currently on sabbatical Rev. Joseph Pesola, previously on a leave Buechlein. “May its noble beauty page 3 and previously pastor of Our Lady of of absence, appointed associate pastor of Perpetual Help, New Albany, appointed Christ the King, Indianapolis. temporary administrator of St. Joseph, Shelbyville. Effective Dec. 1, 1998 Rev. John Maung, resignation as pastor Sr. Christine Ernstes, O.S.F., currently of St. Joseph, Shelbyville, accepted; in parish life coordinator of Immaculate residence at Holy Spirit, Indianapolis. Conception, Millhousen, and St. Denis, Jennings County, reappointed to a three-year term as parish life coordinator of these The Criterion (ISSN 0574-4350) is pub- parishes. lished weekly except the last week of Effective Jan. 1, 1999 December and the first week of January. Mailing Address: 1400 N. Meridian Street, Rev. Patrick Doyle, currently pastor of Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis, and dean of Periodical Postage Paid at Indianapolis, the Indianapolis North Deanery, reap- IN. Copyright © 1998 Criterion Press, pointed for a three-year term as dean of Inc. POSTMASTER: Send address the Indianapolis North Deanery while changes to Criterion Press, Inc., retaining his current pastoral assignment. 1400 N. Meridian Street, Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. Rev. 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The Criterion Friday, November 27, 1998 Page 3 Students recall schoolmates, mother at Mass St. Philip Neri School community remembers Father Lutz, adding that parishioners final commendation, prayers commending stand ready to help and support the family the deceased to the Lord. victims of fire, offers support for family in any way possible. During the Mass, a fire truck and Father Lutz asked all to become more police cars were parked on Rural Street Students at St. Philip Neri School in Father Michael O’Mara, pastor of aware of reaching out to others. “God is a outside. The officers attended the Mass. Indianapolis didn’t attend classes on St. Mary and St. Patrick parishes in good and loving God. He gave life to lit- Family members came from Mexico and Nov. 23. Indianapolis, presided at the funeral tle Rosie ... a happy person, a real jewel,” Texas for the funeral Mass. They did something even more seri- Mass. Franciscan Father Tom Fox, associ- he said. Frank Aguilera, brother of Lourdes ous—they attended an afternoon funeral ate pastor of St. Mary and St. Patrick, and “God created Alexandra. I cannot Acevedo who lives in Houston, thanked the for two of their schoolmates, kindergart- Father Herman Lutz, pastor of St. Philip remember Alexandra not having a smile,” community for its kindness. Noting that the ner Rosie Alvarado and fourth-grader Neri, concelebrated. Archbishop Daniel said Father Lutz. family heard many wonderful stories about Alexandra Alvarado, as well as the girls’ M. Buechlein, in attendance, blessed the “God created Lourdes and blessed her the girls from the St. Philip Neri School mother, Lourdes Acevedo. three caskets with holy water before they with a marvelous family.” Although she staff, he said, “It is a blessing for us to A fire in the early hours of Nov. 17 were covered with funeral palls. had problems, he said, “God gave her a know that these children touched so many had destroyed the family home on the The Mass was celebrated in both lot of courage. She loved the girls and lives.” near southeast side of Indianapolis. Spanish and English. Father Lutz read kept them close to herself. Not surpris- The school has received more than Rosie and Alexandra died in the fire; from John’s Gospel in English, and ingly, she suffered the wounds that took $25,000 in donations for the children, their mother died Father Tom read it in her life protecting those girls.” plus clothing and home furnishings. Nov. 20 at Wishard Spanish. The two shared During the sign of peace, most of the Checks may be sent to: The Alvarado Hospital in the homily time as well, children in the church came to embrace Children’s Trusts Fund, St. Philip Neri Indianapolis. During the sign of with Father Tom standing the survivors and other family members. School, 545 N. Eastern St., Indianapolis, The fire sent the just a few feet from the Some of the children brought roses. IN 46201. Call 317-636-0134 for more deceased girls’ sis- peace, most of the family. Archbishop Buechlein presided at the information. † ters—Arlene, 13, children in the church In his homily, Father Angie, 11, and Lutz asked, “Is there any- Ashley Amber came to embrace the thing worse than the death pledges. By August 1996, the archdiocesan Alvarado, 8—to of young children ... who GOLDEN arts and architecture and the archdiocesan Riley Hospital For survivors and other have just begun to live ... continued from page 2 building committees had approved the Children, along with family members. who may have made a schematic drawings. In 1997, architects their cousin, wonderful difference in leadership from the parish community. completed the drawings and construction Everardo Valdez, 6. the world?” The archbishop commented that, with bids were awarded. The groundbreaking The two older sisters He said, “Is there any- the “gorgeous new church” and the was held on Jan. 11, 1998. were able to attend the funeral. On thing more sad than the death of a dedi- growth it represents, “We expect all kinds The design features a simple cross Nov. 24, Ashley remained on life support cated mother ... who loved those children of vocations.” above the altar formed by the extension of and in critical but stable condition. and kept those children together? Planning for change at Our Lady of the four rectangles from the wall. The new Acevedo’s sister, who lived in the “Not one member of this parish was Greenwood began in 1986, when parish church seats 1,180 people, the largest house, was at work during the fire. not touched by this terrible tragedy,” said leaders decided to conduct a fund drive seating capacity of any church in the for a school addition and renovation to archdiocese. For the dedication Mass, Madonna Hall. In 1990, the planning closed circuit television was needed so committee recommended a new church that the overflow crowd in upper and building. lower Madonna Hall could participate. After a number of detours, the parish Approximately 1,700 people celebrated began a fund-raising drive for a new church the Mass, and 1,500 stayed for the dinner, in 1995, raising $2 million in cash and dance and entertainment afterward. † Pilgrims! Traveling with Jesus in the Holy Land John F. Fink

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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler TheCriterion 1915 - 1994 Criterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Executive Editor Peter Agostinelli, Managing Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Thanksgiving— Editorial we have much Challenge on pro-life issues to be thankful for

t is Thanksgiving time, one of to justice and pro-life issues. “The hy don’t some Catholics keep but there seems no doubt that that’s the our better U.S. holidays. Pausing Church in your country,” he said, the teachings of the Catholic way it is. to count our blessings is so “reaches out in the defense and the WChurch in mind when it Eventually, though, 88 percent of wholesome. I have very warm promotion of human life and human comes to voting for or against political the bishops thought it was important I dignity in numerous ways.” Then he childhood memories of this day. candidates? How can many Catholics to give U.S. Catholics encouragement Mom and Dad made sure we knew listed some of our services, for back candidates who support abortion, in this very important area. They did it example, our help for the poor euthanasia and physician-assisted sui- now, after this year’s election, so they Whom we were thanking—that all through many different agencies of cide? How do Catholic politicians ra- couldn’t be accused of trying to influ- blessings come from God. I also tionalize their support of those anti-life ence that election. But it also wasn’t a remember wanting to take a nap Catholic Charities. He mentioned our issues? reaction to the results of this year’s Thanksgiving afternoon after a won- support for laws favorable to immi- Those were the questions that were election since the statement was derful meal! grants. He appreciated our contribu- at the heart of the debate among the drafted well before the election took Not only individuals and families tion to the debate on capital punish- U.S. Catholic bishops during their place. have reason to count their bless- ment, noting that the conditions that meeting in Washington last week. (See The bishops did make one amend- ings—so does the Church in our would justify the death penalty “in story on Page 1.) ment that reflected recent events. In an country. So does our archdiocese. We the modern age are very rare, if not Eventually, the bishops voted 217-30 obvious reference to the murder of a are receiving many spiritual blessings practically nonexistent.” to approve the document called Living New York doctor who performed abor- in our symbolic Journey of Hope The Holy Father praised U.S. the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to tions, they said that “those who would 2001. We are being generously Catholics because we understand the American Catholics. It exhorts claim to promote the cause of life blessed in our Building Communities priority that must be given to the fun- Catholics to incorporate the Church’s through violence … contradict the of Hope and Legacy of Hope from damental right of the unborn and to pro-life teachings into public life and Gospel at its core.” Someone who Generation to Generation capital and opposition to euthanasia and physi- tells those in public office that they murders cannot be considered to be endowment campaigns. cian-assisted suicide. “The witness of should be leaders in the renewal of pro-life. so many United States Catholics— American respect for the sanctity of Another amendment was the addi- Pope John Paul II said the Church human life. tion of the pope’s teachings opposing in the United States is a blessing. In including countless young people— The Gospel of Life, which the bish- capital punishment, included in his the last of his series of presentations in the service of the ‘Gospel of Life’ ops are challenging American Catholics encyclical The Gospel of Life. This is to the U.S. bishops on ad limina vis- is a sure sign of hope for the future,” to live, is the title of the encyclical another sanctity-of-life issue about its over the past year, he made the he said. issued by Pope John Paul II on March which many U.S. Catholics differ with general point that “the Church must I want to add my personal praise 25, 1995. In that document, the pope the teachings of their Church. promote the Gospel vision through a and thanks to all of you, clergy, laity made it very clear that “abortion and In issuing this statement, the U.S. program of ‘new evangelization.’” As and religious of our local Church, euthanasia are crimes which no human bishops are exhorting Catholic public we continue our archdiocesan who continue to persevere in promot- law can claim to legitimize” (#73) and officials to continue to focus on issues Journey of Hope 2001, we will ing the Gospel of Life in our arch- that “the doctrine on the necessary con- besides the sanctity-of-life issues— embrace the “new evangelization” as diocese. I applaud you for resisting formity of civil law with the moral law especially social issues such as the third theme of our Journey. In the temptation to discouragement is in continuity with the whole tradition poverty, housing and health care. And addition to fostering a new sense of because the pro-life cause continues of the Church” (#72). Like the U.S. during the debate, they also recognized mission in southern and central to struggle in our culture and because bishops now are doing, he stressed that that there are other pro-life issues Indiana, we will find new ways to be recent pro-life candidates for govern- Catholics may not cooperate in evil besides those mentioned—human ment positions do not seem to fare actions. cloning and genetic research, for exam- present to those Catholics who no well. I thank you for your deter- With that as background, what were ple. But for this statement, they longer practice our faith. We will also the bishops debating about and why did seemed to want to concentrate on the find ways to be present to those who mined participation in efforts to 30 bishops vote against the document? issues Pope John Paul stressed in his are seeking God and a path of faith counter the continuing support our It was the fact that experience has encyclical. and hope. We will learn how we are president and too many legislators shown that some Catholics resent any Despite the misgivings of some of all evangelizers. give to the horrible cause of infanti- action on the part of bishops that would the bishops, perhaps Archbishop During that last presentation, the cide, so-called partial-birth abortion. seem to be telling them how to vote. Michael J. Sheehan of Santa Fe pope praised the pastoral energy of I praise those of you who participate Even when the subject is such an obvi- summed it up best when he said that it the Church in the United States. He in the debate about capital punish- ous moral issue as the sanctity of was “extremely important for us as said we are a sign of hope in the ment. human life, some Catholic politicians teachers of the faith to give moral struggle against “a new spiritual cri- Of course, Pope John Paul is “on seem to take the opposite stand so as guidance to those in public life. I sis” in contemporary society. In the the mark” when he sees in these not to appear to be under the influence believe it would be a scandal for us not mind of the pope, the new spiritual activities a sure sign of your holi- of the bishops. It’s a sad commentary, to approve (the statement).” † crisis is the troubling phenomenon ness. The Scripture says “by their that modern culture is distancing fruits you shall know them.” — John F. Fink itself from moral truths, opening the Consistent, generous and courageous way for a “new era of barbarism” deeds, especially in the face of oppo- dominated by technology and utilitar- sition in a confused society, can only ianism. He pointed to the contrast survive if rooted in prayer. This is between the values of the Gospel and true because prayer is our way of contemporary society, which is most keeping close to God who gives us dramatically seen in the conflict courage and strength. Authentic between the culture of life and the prayer leads to generous and coura- culture of death. In this context, the geous action, such as espousing the Holy Father said that there is no pro-life cause. Thank you for your more urgent demand for pastors than prayer and action! Thank you and Published weekly except the last week of December and the first week of January. Mailing for a new evangelization. congratulations for being a sign of Address: 1400 N. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Letters to the Editor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Please pray for the sick Why is Christmas synonymous with “booze” for the majority? Why do you I am writing to you from a nursing feel less spiritual after Christmas than home where I am recovering from a bro- you did before? Why do the children ken bone in my hip. seem disgruntled after the last gift has Acción de When you sit down to a bountiful been opened? Why do we feel compelled Thanksgiving dinner, please say a little to buy things for one another that we prayer for the sick. really don’t need and in some cases My table mates are Miss Helen, 101 don’t ever want? What does Santa have Gracias— years old, Miss Jenny, 97, and Ron. Helen to do with all this? Why do people send is one of four girls. Jenny had six brothers you cards only if you sent them one the and five sisters—she is the last remaining year before? Why do you never hear the member of her family. cheery ring of a “Merry Christmas” any- hay mucho que I say grace before each meal and ask more? Why is there such a letdown when God to bless us, one and all. Happy the decorations have disappeared? Do Thanksgiving and peace. the same people who celebrate his birth Betty Murphy ever think of his death and resurrection podemos agradecer Indianapolis (or their own)? No, I don’t really think in terms of Christmas frustrations “bah humbug!” but in terms of “Why?” Don Critchlow Es el tiempo de celebrar el día de Unidos” y nuestro compromiso a la justi- Thanksgiving Day is soon to be here. Indianapolis Acción de Gracias, una de las mejores cia y los asuntos pro vida. Dijo que “la Can Christmas be far behind? Alas, and fiestas estadounidenses. Es tan sano hacer Iglesia en su país se esfuerza por defender no, it can’t be. I wish I could be a bit Letter from prison una pausa para contar nuestras bendi- y promover la vida y la dignidad humana hypocritical at this point and tell you ciones. Tengo recuerdos agradables desde en numerosas maneras”. Entonces enu- that I shared your enthusiasm. But, in all Thank you very much for putting me mi niñez de este día. Mi mamá y papá se meró algunos de nuestros servicios, por honesty, I don’t. Oh, I love to see the on your mailing list approximately two aseguraron que supiéramos a Quien ejemplo, como ayudamos a los pobres a cookie baking, the tree trimming, all the months ago! Since Catholic material can estabamos dando gracias—es decir que través de muchas diferentes agencias vin- family fun things that go along with it. be hard to come by in a mostly Protestant todas las bendiciones vienen de Dios. culadas con las Caridades Católicas. But always, about the middle of setting in this prison, The Criterion keeps ¡También recuerdo que quería dormir la Mencionó nuestro apoyo de las leyes November I cringe as I watch the little me informed and up to date on what is siesta en la tarde del día de Acción de favorables para los inmigrantes. Agradeció ones sidling up to Grandma and saying, going on in the Church in Indianapolis Gracias después de una cena maravillosa! nuestra contribución al debate sobre la “I want this; oh, buy me that,” and I feel and the world. The whole paper is really Los individuos y familias no son los pena de muerte, notando que las condi- a bit hopeless as I watch greed being good! My personal favorites are the únicos que tienen motivo para contar sus ciones que justificarían la pena de muerte manifested. “Perspective” [columns] page and the bendiciones—lo tiene la Iglesia en nuestro “en la edad moderna son muy raras, y casi And each time I determine in my “Sunday Readings.” país, asimismo como nuestra archidiócesis. inexistentes”. heart that Christmas isn’t going to be Thanks for your help since I don’t Estamos recibiendo muchas bendiciones El Padre Santo alabó a los católicos like it was last year, that I am going to have a lot of money for reading materi- espirituales en nuestro Viaje simbólico de estadounidenses porque entendemos que keep it very simple, and I’m not going to als. Please keep up the fine work you are Esperanza hacia 2001. Se nos bendice gen- debemos dar la prioridad a los derechos let it sap me of my spiritual vitality. all doing! erosamente en nuestras campañas de capi- fundamentales de los por nacer y a la About then I get into some situation God bless each and every one of you tal y dotación Construyendo Comunidades oposición a la eutanasia y el suicidio ayu- where simplifying is next to impossible, and your families and Happy de Esperanza y Legado de Esperanza de dado por médicos. Dijo que “el testigo de and being drained emotionally can’t be Thanksgiving! Generación en Generación. tantos católicos en los Estados Unidos en avoided. Kevin F. Curran El Papa Juan Pablo II dijo que la Iglesia el servicio al Evangelio de la Vida, And then I ask myself questions like: Pendleton en los Estados Unidos es una bendición. incluyendo muchos jóvenes, seguramente En la última de sus series de presenta- es una señal de esperanza para el futuro”. The Human Side/Fr. Eugene Hemrick ciones para los obispos de los Estados Adicionalmente quisiera personalmente Unidos durante sus visitas ad limina en el alabar y dar gracias a todos ustedes, los último año, hizo el punto que “la Iglesia cleros, los laicos y los religiosos de nues- Notes for today’s catechists debe fomentar la visión del Evangelio por tra Iglesia local quienes continúan perse- medio de un programa de “nueva evange- verando en la promoción del Evangelio de Recently, for the first time in quite church. Unfortunately, Catholic public lización ”. Cuando continuamos nuestro la Vida en nuestra archidiócesis. Me alegro some time, I led a seminar for catechists school children often are the last to be Viaje de Esperanza hacia 2001 de la de que hayan resistido la tentación del who teach Catholic asked to be altar servers, lectors or mem- archidiócesis, abrazaremos “la nueva evan- desaliento porque la causa pro vida con- public school children. bers of the parish choir. gelización” como el tercer tema de nuestro tinúa luchando en nuestra cultura y porque But the problems The altar is a sacred space unlike any viaje. Además de adoptar un nuevo sentido en las recientes elecciones los candidatos the catechists surfaced other for creating reverence for God. I de misión en las zonas del sur y central de pro vida para posiciones gubernamentales were the same ones believe that the more our young people Indiana, buscaremos nuevos modos de lo pasaron mal. Les agradezco su resuelta I’d heard years ago. enter this space, the deeper will be their estar presentes para aquellos católicos que participación en los esfuerzos para luchar Some teachers sense of religion. ya no practican nuestra fe. También bus- contra el apoyo continuo de nuestro presi- spoke of parents Another means of introducing young caremos modos de estar presentes para dente y de muchos legisladores respecto a “dumping” children people into sacred space is to encourage aquellos que están buscando tanto Dios la horrible causa del infanticidio, es decir on them. These par- them to become members of the choir, if como un camino de fe y esperanza. el aborto del nacimiento parcial. Alabo a ents don’t check their they have the talent. Sacred music con- Aprenderemos que todos son evange- aquellas personas que participan en el children’s homework, don’t show up for sists in sacred words and themes which a lizadores. debate sobre la pena de muerte. parent-teacher meetings, don’t volunteer singer must appreciate to sing well. Durante esa última presentación, el Por supuesto, el Papa Juan Pablo II “da to help. Choirs also tend to share a real sense of papa alabó la energía pastoral de la Iglesia en el blanco” cuando se da cuenta de la One teacher described a fourth-grader parish spirit. en los Estados Unidos. Dijo que somos un santidad de ustedes a través de estas activi- blatantly telling her he doesn’t believe in Consider also the value of retreats as a signo de esperanza en la lucha contra “una dades. La Santa Escritura dice “Ustedes God and that religion is a bore. Another way to create sacred space. Retreats nueva crisis espiritual” en la sociedad con- los conocerán por sus frutos”. Los actos teacher’s parish encompassed 27 different demand a lot of work, which is one rea- temporánea. En la opinión del papa, la consistentes, generosos y valerosos, sobre cultural groups. Many of her students son they are underutilized. But studies nueva crisis espiritual es el fenómeno pre- todo ante la oposición en una sociedad coming to the United States from certain have shown repeatedly that students who ocupante en el que la cultura moderna está desconcertada, sólo pueden mantenerse cultural groups are very religious at first, make retreats are more likely to discuss distanciándose de las verdades morales, con oración. Esto es cierto ya que la but unfortunately lose this quality in their religion with their parents and tend to feel abriendo camino para “una nueva época oración es nuestra manera de acercarnos a new culture. All the teachers I addressed closer to God. del barbarismo” dominada por la tec- Dios quien nos da el valor y la fuerza. La felt that negative cultural influences were As we move toward the new millenni- nología y el utilitarismo. Señaló el con- oración real lleva a la acción generosa y their worst enemies. um, religious education programs need to traste entre los valores del Evangelio y la valerosa, por ejemplo, apoyando la causa My heart goes out to these teachers, foster in a serious way the idea that Web sociedad contemporánea. Se ve este con- por la vida. ¡Gracias por su oración y who more than anything else want their sites can create sacred space. They can traste dramáticamente en el conflicto entre acción! Muchas gracias y felicitaciones students to make God a priority. It all has serve as an excellent quiet space for med- la cultura de vida y la cultura de muerte. por ser una señal de esperanza en nuestros me wondering, though, what religious itation. En este contexto, el Santo Padre dijo que tiempos. Cuando yo ofrezca la Eucaristía educators can do to respond to current Also, used judiciously—with discern- no existe una demanda más urgente para el día de Acción de Gracias, le daré gra- needs. ment—Web sites can be good sources of pastores de la que llevar a cabo una nueva cias a Dios por ustedes, entre otros, de una For one thing, I think that today’s reli- information on religion. Catechists need evangelización. manera especial † gious education classes need to be supple- to realize how many homes now, or in the El Santo Padre alabó la Iglesia en los mented in a significant way by creative, relatively near future, will have access to Estados Unidos por lo que llamó “la santi- Traducido por: Language Training outside projects that place students in Web sites that can lend support to the dad real de los católicos en los Estados Center, Indianapolis sacred spaces. One of the best ways to religious education program’s goals. respond to student boredom and rebellion Teaching religion never has been easy. is to situate students in sacred settings. A There always are outside influences that La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en noviembre weekly class solely confined to a class- work against it. One of the best ways to room has a place, but is out of date if used counter these influences is by putting stu- Las escuelas secundarias católicas: que ellas sean una fuente continua para as the sole location for teaching religion. dents in an environment that helps them promover los valores católicos de servir y dedicar su vida como regalo a los One way to achieve this is by returning realize they have direct access to God. † demás, especialmente en el cargo de sacerdotes o religiosos. to the old practice of encouraging as (Father Eugene Hemrick is a regular many students as possible to serve in columnist for Catholic News Service.) Page 6 The Criterion Friday, November 27, 1998 Advent penance services set in diocese Parishes throughout the archdiocese Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at St. Martin, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at Christ the King Clarksville have scheduled Advent communal Martinsville Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Dec. 11, 8:15 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Our penance services. The following is a list Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at St. John, Bloomington Mary Lady of Providence High School, of services that have been reported to Dec. 16, 12:30 p.m. at St. Luke School Clarksville The Criterion. Connersville Deanery Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at St. Andrew Dec. 12, 9 a.m. at St. Mary-of-the- Nov. 30, 7 p.m. at St. Bridget, Liberty Dec. 16, 9:30 a.m. at Bishop Chatard Knobs, Floyds Knobs Batesville Deanery Dec. 1, 7 p.m. at St. Elizabeth, High School Dec. 14, 7 p.m. at St. Augustine, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. at Immaculate Cambridge City Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Jeffersonville and Sacred Heart, Conception, Millhousen Dec. 3, 7 p.m. at Holy Family, Richmond Dec. 17, 1 p.m. at Cathedral High School Jeffersonville Dec. 3, 7 p.m. at St. Lawrence, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Rushville Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence Dec. 14, 7 p.m. at St. John, Starlight Lawrenceburg Dec. 13, 1 p.m. at St. Anne, New Castle Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at St. Michael, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at St. John, Osgood Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at St. Michael, Brookville Indianapolis South Deanery Charlestown and St. Francis Xavier, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at St. Magdalen, New Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at St. Gabriel, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. at Holy Name, Beech Charlestown Marion Connersville Grove Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at St. Paul, Sellersburg Dec. 7, 8 p.m. at St. Mary-of-the-Rock, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at Nativity Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at St. Michael, Bradford St. Mary-of-the-Rock Indianapolis East Deanery Dec. 14, 7 p.m. at St. Roch Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hill, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. at Immaculate Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. at Holy Spirit Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at SS. Francis and Clare, Sellersburg Conception, Aurora Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas, Fortville Greenwood Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary, New Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at Holy Family, Oldenburg Dec. 6, 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark Albany Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at St. Paul, New Alsace Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at St. Jude Dec. 20, 3 p.m. at St. Joseph, Corydon; Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at St. Martin, Yorkville Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at Little Flower Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at St. Barnabas Most Precious Blood, Corydon and St. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. at Immaculate Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Dec. 20, 4 p.m. for Sacred Heart, Good Peter, Corydon Conception, Millhousen Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. at St. Simon Shepherd, Holy Rosary and St. Patrick Dec. 21, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony, Dec. 13, 4 p.m. at St. Maurice, Napoleon Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. at St. Simon at Sacred Heart Clarksville Dec. 14, 7 p.m. at St. Louis, Batesville Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at St. Michael Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Dec. 21, 7 p.m. at Holy Family, New Dec. 14, 7 p.m. at St. Charles, Milan Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Greenwood, Greenwood Albany Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at St. Nicholas, Ripley Co. Cathedral Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at St. Peter, Franklin Co. Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Indianapolis West Deanery Seymour Deanery Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at St. John, Dover Dec. 2, 7 p.m. at St. Michael Dec. 6, 7 p.m. for Our Lady of Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph, St. Leon Indianapolis North Deanery Dec. 9, 7 p.m. at Holy Angels Providence, Brownstown and St. Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Greensburg Nov. 19, 7 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. at St. Susanna, Plainfield Ambrose, Seymour at St. Ambrose, Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. at St. Charles, Milan Mary Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. at St. Christopher Seymour Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. at St. Nicholas, Sunman Nov. 30, 7 p.m. at St. Lawrence Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at St. Malachy, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. for Most Sorrowful Dec. 20, 5:30 p.m. at St. Anthony, Morris Dec. 1, 7 p.m. at St. Matthew Brownsburg Mother of God, Vevay and Prince of Dec. 22, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony, Morris Dec. 5, 11:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Dec. 13, 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity Peace, Madison at Prince of Peace, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke Dec. 14, 7 p.m. at Mary, Queen of Peace, Madison Bloomington Deanery Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew School Danville Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at St. Bartholomew, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. at St. Jude, Spencer Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at St. Pius X Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at St. Monica Columbus Dec. 3, 7 p.m. at St. Paul, Bloomington Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Christ Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, North Dec. 4, 4-6 p.m. and 7-8 p.m., St. the King School Dec. 16, 9 a.m. at Cardinal Ritter High Vernon Vincent de Paul, Bedford Dec. 13, 3 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc School Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. at St. Charles Dec. 14, 9 a.m. at Immaculate Heart School Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at St. Gabriel Terre Haute Deanery Borromeo, Bloomington Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Dec. 20, 2 p.m. at St. Anthony Dec. 5, 6, following liturgy, at Holy Dec. 14, 7 p.m. at St. Agnes, Nashville Dec. 15, 9 a.m. at Immaculate Heart School Rosary, Seelyville New Albany Deanery Dec. 9, 7 p.m. at St. Paul, Greencastle Nov. 29, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Lanesville Dec. 13, 6 p.m. at St. Patrick, Terre Dec. 3, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony, Clarksville Haute Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary-of-the- Dec. 15, 1:30 p.m. at St. Ann, Terre Knobs, Floyds Knobs Haute Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph, Terre Help, New Albany Haute Dec. 10, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Navilleton Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph, Rockville Dec. 10, 8:15 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Our Dec. 21, 7 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary, Lady of Providence High School, Terre Haute †

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NASHVILLE—People are drawn to St. Agnes Parish in ioners were interested in helping the poor. A St. Vincent de Nashville for many reasons. Paul Society representative came from the Indianapolis It could be the cozy presence office to meet with St. Agnes parishioners. After that meet- of the log cabin-like exterior nes- ing, the St. Vincent de Paul conference was established in Bloomington tled among trees along State Nashville. Road 135 in Brown County. Or Initially, members of the St. Agnes conference rented a Deanery maybe it’s the fact that the small building to store clothing and furniture and to collect church sits just above the popular food. Before long they believed they needed a bigger space Nashville village of shops, for storage. Through the archdiocese, the conference homes and restaurants. acquired a piece of land from the CYO camp property to An infinite list of reasons peo- build the current warehouse. Again, it didn’t take much time St. Agnes ple are attracted to St. Agnes for the group to realize the warehouse needed expansion. may exist. Benedictine Sister Two years ago they built an addition. Mildred Wannemuehler, the pas- “We needed it [the warehouse] bigger. Right now, we are Nashville toral associate, has a few theories talking about adding on to it again,” Sister Mildred said. of her own. The St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Agnes conference “They see how we help the president Ray McGlothlin said the organization distributes Fr. William F. Stumpf poor, so that attracted them to the up to 3,000 our church,” Sister Mildred said. pounds of Sister Mildred explained that Brown County is the sec- food to ond poorest county in the state, a fact she said many people between 60 are not aware of. and 90 fami- A large warehouse that sits near the Catholic Youth lies per month. Organization (CYO) camp in Brown County is physical He said every proof of the parish’s commitment to the needy. In this ware- family house, the St. Agnes conference of the St. Vincent de Paul receives Story by Susan Bierman Society sorts furniture, clothing, household appliances, and between 45 food. This is also the place where the needy come to get and 50 pounds these items. of food per The St. Vincent de Paul conference developed at month. St. Agnes about nine years ago. Sister Mildred said parish- Besides St. Agnes Church Fast Fact: St. Agnes Parish kicked off its Legacy of Hope campaign in Did you know? October. The parish goal is CHRISTMAS + TRADITION = $202,800. As of early November, more than $188,000 had been Christmas at the famous pledged. St. Agnes Parish plans to Brickyard Crossing Resort purchase land for future use. As time goes by . . . at the . . . our bodies tend to wear out. Indianapolis Motor Speedway HURRY! Reserve your table now at the Brickyard Restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner for your family, friendship or office Christmas parties. For larger groups, reserve a banquet room or 135 And many of us will need help with: the Grand Ballroom. Space is limited! • bathing • continence Gift • eating • dressing Certificates Call Today: 317-241-2500 46 Available 4400 West 16th Street • transferring • toileting Nashville Did you know the money you worked so hard for is at risk? 65 74 69 New Castle Richmond 70 Is there an answer to protect your assets Advertise in The Criterion! Rockville Indianapolis Greencastle Rushville Clinton Connersville against Medicaid spend down? 70 Indiana’s Largest Weekly Newspaper Shelbyville Terre Haute Batesville 74 Bloomington Columbus Yes, and it is called: Lawrenceburg Seymour Bedford A-1 Glass Block, Inc. 65 Indiana Partnership Salem Long Term Care Insurance 6111 E. Washington St.

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How can we resist the tidal pull of the Getting up early to watch the sun rise CNS photo Christmas industry and give ourselves and share breakfast can be a memorable Advent is an opportune time to focus on spirituality and service to others, particularly the neediest of over to the joyful anticipation which is way to honor this season’s rising Sun of God’s people. Young people can learn more about spirituality by helping adults with service projects, the Advent season’s hallmark? Justice, who is Christ. including food deliveries to the poor during the holidays. How can Advent help families in par- Helping to collect and distribute food ticular to deepen their spirituality—that for the poor, wrapping gifts for nursing- Parents and children might spend some tion about how we might make ourselves is, to strengthen the connection between home residents and singing carols for time talking about the great figures of more alert to that same presence. faith and everyday life? shut-ins are wonderful seasonal activities Advent: John the Baptist and his parents; Embracing Advent promises to sharpen A good place to start is with an agree- that provide teachable moments for Elizabeth and Zechariah; the angel our appetite for God, for the coming of ment to make this Advent more “awake.” adults and children and ensure that the Gabriel; and Mary and Joseph, of course. Emmanuel, which means “God-with-us.” † For many of us, that means committing season’s focus is not too self-centered. Read their stories in Luke’s Gospel. (Dan Luby is director of the Division ourselves to living at a slower pace. Cutting down on television can make Talk about how they were “awake”— of Christian Formation for the Diocese It is hard to pay attention to Christ’s new space for quiet and conversation. alert to God’s presence. Invite conversa- of Fort Worth, Texas.) Add more to Advent with these spirituality tips

By Fr. Lawrence E. Mick If you have Christmas cards to send, try saying a meal, with or even without any formal prayer, offers a quick prayer for each person as you address the enve- constant reminder of Advent’s spiritual meaning. It also One of the most common mistakes people make in lope. It need not be a long, formal prayer. Simply ask serves to heighten our anticipation of the coming feast as thinking about spirituality is assuming that it takes Christ to bring that person joy. each week we light another of the four candles. extra time. Being spiritual is not so much a matter of As you shop for gifts, thank God for the gift of love Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers (available doing something extra as it is how we do all the usual that binds you to those who will receive the gifts. at Catholic bookstores or from the USCC Publications things. Our spirituality is the way we approach life When wrapping presents, pray that God’s love will Office at 1-800-235-8722) includes prayers for blessing every day. accompany the gifts you offer to others. an Advent wreath, a crèche scene and a Christmas tree. Many of our December activities focus on preparing As you decorate the house or trim the tree, pray that Such simple efforts are all that is necessary to make for the celebration of Christmas. Interestingly, however, God’s love will be just as evident in you as the lights and Advent a time that nourishes your spirit. There’s no much that we find ourselves doing during Advent can ornaments are in your home. You might also set up a need to add a multitude of extra activities to your busy nurture our spirits if we approach this time with the Christmas crèche scene to remind yourself and everyone schedule. right attitude. entering your house about the feast’s real meaning. Just do whatever you do during December with Simply put, Christmas is about Christ and about his Another valuable tradition is the Advent wreath. This awareness that Christ is already with you. That’s the presence in the world. If we approach all our prepara- wreath, usually a ring of evergreen branches with four basic meaning of Christmas and a good way to focus on tions for the feast with an awareness of Christ’s pres- candles—a new one lighted each week—offers a way to spirituality for Advent. † ence, the madness of December can be transformed into mark Advent as a season of waiting. (Father Lawrence Mick is a priest of the Archdiocese the gladness of Advent. Lighting the wreath every day before the evening of Cincinnati, Ohio.) Discussion Point Spirituality is the essence of life

This Week’s Question “I would say to a young person that to do the things How would you explain the meaning of the term “spir- that are pleasing to God we are going to do things in a itality” to a young person? special way, that spirituality is not just for Sunday, but “I think you don’t explain it, you show them. The way a day-to-day part of our lives.” (Debbie Caster, we act with them and with other adults, how we Warminster, Pa.) embody a sense of joy, of love, of service, models what spirituality is.” (Barbara Santillo, Teaneck, N.J.) Lend Us Your Voice “I would say that spirituality is the uniqueness of one- An upcoming edition asks: What moral/ethical lesson self that comes from within; that it’s the essence of of the 20th century do you hope will be taught to chil- who you are and how you relate to the world, to the dren of the century ahead? people in it and to God.” (JoAnna Lang, Groton, N.Y.) To respond for possible publication, write to Faith “I see spirituality as a way of seeing God in your heart, in your mind and in your way of life.” (Barbara Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. CNS photo Ramirez, Stafford, Texas) 20017-1100. † Page 16 The Criterion Friday, November 27, 1998

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From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes Giving thanks to God for The start of something big giving us a second chance This weekend we celebrate the first Sometimes our journeys take us down “Give thanks to the Lord, my soul; all associate with thanksgiving. After telling Sunday of Advent, the beginning of our unexpected paths with unexpected my being, bless his holy name! Give us not to forget all the gifts of God in the journey to salvation results. The road to intellectual promi- thanks to the Lord, my second verse, the first thing mentioned is with the imminent nence in academic affairs is often strewn soul; do not forget the that God “pardons all your sins.” In the birth of Christ. To say with mediocre analysis, bad writing and gifts of God.”—Psalm ninth and 10th verses, we are reminded the least, this could be hubris. The goals of technological 103 that “God does not always rebuke, nurses the start of something advance may be clouded by indifference We all know the no lasting anger, has not dealt with us as big. to moral consequences. story of the first our sins merit, nor requited us as our We’re speaking here If television series and movies are any Thanksgiving in our deeds deserve.” Now there is something not of big piles of indication, many people are on a journey country in 1621—how really to be thankful for. Christmas presents, or of sexual license (called “freedom” by its the Pilgrims in New During this Thanksgiving weekend, elaborately decorated advocates). The ostensible goals are lov- Plymouth, grateful to then, perhaps we could give special thanks trees or huge holiday ing relationships and emotional security, God for a bountiful harvest, shared it with to God for giving us a second chance, or feasts. Not that kind of big, although such but are always preceded by thorough the Indians. perhaps a third or fourth chance, to act as biggies are pleasant enough. experimentation in the selection process. This past summer, my wife and I took the Christians we claim to be. This means No, the big we anticipate involves the This procedure seems to exist as well our two oldest granddaughters, 11 and 9, that we must forgive others any wrongs scope our lives might take from now on for some seekers on the path to truth who to Cape Cod to see Plymouth Rock and we feel they have done to us. It was Jesus during the rest of our time on earth, and flit from one epiphany to another. The then to visit Plimoth Plantation, the recre- who said, “If you forgive others their forever onward into eternity. It’s a jour- goals of self-realization and union with ation of the Pilgrims’ community as it was transgressions, your heavenly Father will ney we may already be on, but in case transcendence are obscured by witchcraft in 1627. After visiting the crude and forgive you. But if you do not forgive we’re not, Advent is the time to restore passing as mysticism. And the limits of cramped homes of Miles Standish, Captain others, neither will your Father forgive our enthusiasm for the possibility. human imagination are displayed in the John Smith, John and Priscilla Alden, and your transgressions” (Mt 6:14-15). Happily, we’re invited to join the trip “lala” we find offered as spirituality. others who came on the Mayflower, and And it was also Jesus who taught us the anytime. But when we look around at the Indeed, life journeys may be as ordi- hearing us tell their stories, our grand- Golden Rule: “Do to others whatever you popular culture nowadays, we’re led to nary as those fueled by ambition and daughters probably wondered what these would have them do to you” (Mt 7:12). believe that some other kinds of journeys greed, or as bizarre as quests for youth people had to be thankful for. This Sunday will be the First Sunday of are more desirable than the one we take and beauty through fitness, vegetables Thanksgiving might have started in this Advent—the season when we look for- toward an unseen God. They certainly and plastic surgery. But, sooner or later, country with the Pilgrims, but the idea of ward to the birth of the one who gave seem more prevalent. an unnamed longing makes us all realize giving thanks to God goes back to ancient humanity its second chance. Many of us are on the road to financial we’re on a journey to something, sometimes. Not only are Psalms 100 and 103 Psalm 103 says: “As a father has com- success. We studied hard, took the advice of where, someone. thanksgiving psalms, but Psalms 105, 106 passion on his children, so the Lord has mentors, followed the professional track, If we’re lucky, we realize early on that and 107 all begin with “Give thanks to the compassion on the faithful, for he knows paid our dues. Our rewards are either here our goal is God, our maker. If not, Lord”; Psalm 92 begins with “It is good to how we are formed, remembers that we or in sight: a comfortable living, new cars, Advent reminds us of who we really are, give thanks to the Lord”; and Psalm 111 are dust.” This Thanksgiving let’s thank big houses, trips to Cancun. where we’re going and why. It offers us begins with “I will give thanks to the Lord God for remembering that and for giving Others are traveling toward fame, emi- the “reason for the season,” and yet with all my heart.” The Israelites recog- us a second chance. † nence or social superiority. They’ve another chance to prepare ourselves for nized the need for giving thanks. (Jack Fink’s latest book, Traveling with become presidents, CEOs, talk-show hosts, that happy event. † Psalm 103 gives thanks to God for Jesus in the Holy Land, is now available megastars. Their compensation is the (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul some of the usual gifts, but gives special from Criterion Press, Inc. See advertise- appearance on national television or the Parish in Greencastle, is a regular mention to some things we might not ment, Page 3.) constant respectful attention of others. columnist for The Criterion.)

Be Our Guest/Alys Willman Eyewitness reflects on tragedy of Mitch

When Hurricane Mitch tore through Central open and festering, on faces, legs and backs. I thought I look it in its hollow eyes on the street, and I sit next America a few weeks ago, people around the world of those who had waited days, half-buried in the mud, to it on the bus. Still, I will never get used to it. It counted their lucky stars they lived until their limbs were infected with gangrene and had unsettles me. It makes me uncomfortable, and brings somewhere else. to be amputated. I pictured the mothers who lay me to question how I live. I think of the food I have News stations splashed scenes bruised in the hospital, recovering, still unaware how stored in my pantry, the clothes hanging in my of children trapped in treetops, many children they had lost. closet— all the excess, the luxuries I enjoy. houses and farms destroyed and “I used to have eight children. Now I have five,” The very fact that I was born in a rich country virtu- hungry refugees crowded in emer- said a woman in a shelter I visited. ally guarantees I will never suffer from the illnesses I gency shelters. Her face was expressionless, her back and arms see here, malaria or cholera. If I have to skip a meal, Mitch left its most deadly mark bruised. She was pregnant. it’s because I was careless and forgot my lunch, not near the Las Casitas volcano in I heard her voice again as we hiked the volcano. because there’s no money in the house. I can live western Nicaragua. There the rains There was the silence of lives cut short, of screams sti- among the poor here in Nicaragua, sit with them and triggered a massive mudslide, fled by the earth. The smell of death intensified in the listen to their stories. But in the end, I always have a killing over 2,500 people and burying two entire com- relentless sun. We found bodies previous rescue plane ticket out of here. munities. brigades had missed, their faces frozen in astonish- It’s easy for us, those who do not live in shabby When I arrived in the area with a Red Cross brigade ment. They would be burned and left unburied. houses on the sides of volcanoes, to ignore the plight last week, there was not a trace of life left. Not a Families would consider them disappeared. of the poor. It’s especially easy when they live thou- house, not a tree, was still standing. Here, nature had One survivor, a teenage boy, wandered, disoriented, sands of miles away, have different colored skin and turned valley to desert in seconds. near what used to be his house. He and several others speak another language. We can shut off the television, I had come as a journalist, mostly, but also to see if I have refused to come down from the volcano, choosing fold the newspaper and it disappears. When Mitch could help. For over a week, the newspapers and televi- to stay with the dead even without food or water for fades from the headlines, we can forget it ever hap- sion had featured little but the hurricane. The death toll themselves. pened. It’s not our tragedy. rose by the hundreds each day. It was getting hard to sit “This here was my uncle’s house,” he told us, point- This Thanksgiving we who live in the sturdy in my house in Managua and just let the Red Cross ing to a pile of wood and tin sticking up out of the houses can give thanks for our health, our resources, handle it. The rain had stopped days ago, and the sun ground. “And under all this was our street, the main and our good fortune. We can be grateful for our shone full and bright in repentance after weeks of rain. road in the community.” steady, well-paying jobs, and for the education and From where I stood I could see miles of barren, Some would say the Las Casitas landslide was an opportunities that helped us get them. We can praise mud-covered land where the two communities had act of God. Maybe, but it was also an act of mankind. God for sparing us from natural disasters, for keeping been. Testimony I’d heard in nearby emergency shel- Natural disasters happen on their own, but poverty, us safe from the storm. But don’t our privileges come ters came to life. Survivors heard a noise like a group which empowers them to be even more destructive, is with responsibilities? of helicopters from the volcano. Then a river of rocks, manmade. The Las Casitas tragedy belongs to all of us, and its trees and mud, careened toward them at 60 miles per The people of these communities were poor. They impact will not lessen when CNN moves on to other hour. Hundreds were swept away immediately, others didn’t have property of their own, so they built shabby things. As long as the gap between rich and poor con- were partially buried where they would wait for days houses on the side of a volcano, on land no one else tinues to widen in our world, natural disasters will to be rescued. wanted. They didn’t have electricity, so they denuded become human tragedies. “You should have seen how the children, the little the hillsides for firewood. They didn’t have basements This Thanksgiving, we should think beyond our own ones, fought to survive,” one woman told me. “People or flood insurance. They didn’t have resources to pre- blessings, beyond sharing only our excesses. Until we were pulling themselves up out of the mud naked, pare for a natural disaster, and they don’t have the learn to truly share our gifts, to use them to help others completely covered in mud. They looked like monsters resources to recover. who are not so lucky, what do we really have to cele- in a horror movie. All you could see were their eyes. “We have nothing now,” a survivor told me. “All we brate? † Children didn’t even recognize their own parents. For have are the clothes we were wearing. Our son was (Alys Willman is a member of St. Mary-of-the-Knobs days we could hear the ones who were still half-buried naked when he came out. Our crops were destroyed. Parish in Floyds Knobs. She is currently living in crying for help.” We’ll have to rely on the government now.” Nicaragua, where she is a volunteer for Witness for I remembered the wounds I had seen in the shelter, I am learning to live with poverty here in Nicaragua. Peace.) The Criterion Friday, November 27, 1998 Page 17

First Sunday of Advent/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Nov. 30 Friday, Dec. 4 Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998 Andrew, apostle John of Damascus, priest, Romans 10:9-18 religious and doctor of the • Isaiah 2:1-5 world was known. Furthermore, it was the Psalm 19:2-5 Church largest city in the Western world. It is • Romans 13:11-14a estimated that 1 million people lived in Matthew 4:18-22 Isaiah 29:17-24 • Matthew 24:37-44 the imperial city and in its environs. It Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14 was the crossroads of life at the time—the Tuesday, Dec. 1 Matthew 9:27-31 As the Church this weekend begins a cultural, intellectual, political, social and Isaiah 11:1-10 new year, the readings will be from Cycle economic centerpiece of society. Psalm 72:2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 Saturday, Dec. 5 A of the lectionary. Paul was from a devoutly Jewish back- The Book of ground. He had been a Pharisee. He was Luke 10:21-24 Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26 Isaiah is the source in no sense a gentile. Yet he was highly Psalm 147:1-6 of the first biblical sophisticated. Born and reared in Tarsus, Wednesday, Dec. 2 Matthew 9:35 - 10:1, 6-8 reading for the litur- a large and cosmopolitan city, he had met Isaiah 25:6-10a gy of this First people of all circumstances and beliefs. Psalm 23:1-6 Sunday, Dec. 6 Sunday of Advent. By right, he was a Roman citizen, a dis- Matthew 15:29-37 Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah the prophet tinction held by only the most privileged was greatly disen- few. Understandably, he had a special Nicholas, bishop chanted with the con- interest in the Christians of Rome. To Thursday, Dec. 3 Isaiah 11:1-10 ditions of life around them he directed this epistle. Francis Xavier, priest, Psalm 72:2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 him. Thoroughly devoted to the concept In this letter, Paul called the Romans religious and missionary Romans 15:4-9 that his people indeed were the Chosen away from listlessness in the face of rou- Isaiah 26:1-6 Matthew 3:1-12 People of God, he found their sinfulness tine and the obvious. He summoned them and indifference to religion completely to be aware, in every act and word, of Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a and absolutely unacceptable. Jesus and the Gospel. Matthew 7:21, 24-27 Nevertheless, Isaiah believed that in Matthew’s Gospel supplies the last the end righteousness would triumph. reading. It is a theme found throughout God would be vindicated. The people the Gospels. It is concerned with the sud- would return to their sanity and to their den and overwhelming return of Jesus to faith. They would make themselves wor- the earth in glory. ing God in Jesus. In the words of the others, it will occur in the suddenness of thy of being God’s people. The Lord forecast this return. To epistle, it bids us to holiness. conversion or of death. But, it will This reading is typical of Isaiah in its Christians weary and worried in the face of At Christmas this year, or at some occur. majesty and depth. It presents God’s peo- hostility, fearful of even greater antago- other moment, each person will meet Finding God, seeing God in Jesus, ple not as conquerors or as overlords, but nisms, the prophecies of Jesus regarding God in Jesus. The meeting is inevitable. however, is no fearsome possibility. It as possessing that great treasure to which this Second Coming were most reassuring. It is not predicted in any sense of exact- will be the day of peace, satisfaction all humans are drawn. The treasure, of Of course they remembered the Lord’s ness. For some, it will come quietly and and awareness of God of which Isaiah course, is the knowledge of God. words. Certainly they awaited the return by plan through personal sanctity. For spoke so excitedly. † Isaiah mentions the “mountain of God” of Jesus in victory. (Isaiah 2:1). The mountain, of course, is Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen Zion, around which then as now exists Reflection Jerusalem, the holy city, the City of God. This weekend the Church begins its new All nations shall stream to Jerusalem year of worship and instruction. However, in their search for God, Isaiah confidently occupying its attention on this First Sunday Mary’s virginity reflects predicts. From Zion, he insists, God’s of Advent is not just a new year, but rather word will go forth. the birth of Jesus, to be celebrated at Then, the prophet adds to his perspec- Christmas less than a month in the future. her total love for God tive the quality so essential to an under- Christmas is so much more in standing of God. Violence, greed, and arro- Christian liturgical and pious tradition Regarding your source of whatever else our Christian gance will nowhere prevail. Sword will not than merely a commemoration of the Q recent answer faith believes and practices about her. be lifted against sword. No one shall train nativity of the Lord Jesus. It is more than about the brothers and Thus, in the perspective of the earliest for war. Only peace and order will prevail. the meeting in the birth of Jesus of earth- sisters of Jesus, just fathers of the Church, the virginity of St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans pro- ly and heavenly life. how did the Church Mary is significant, first of all, as a privi- vides the second reading. It is the occasion that set in motion the come up with the idea lege of Jesus himself. Apparently, rather early in the process by which each person individual- that Mary remained a His conception in her womb by the Christian era, followers of the Lord locat- ly can encounter the Lord, the Son of virgin after the birth of power of the Spirit reflects his eternal ed in Rome. This is not surprising. Rome God, the son of Mary. So, the Church at Jesus? “conception,” born of the Father before was the center of the world as then the Advent calls us all to be worthy of meet- Wouldn’t it be a all ages, as the creed says, and his mis- “sin” for Mary not to have relations with sion to regenerate, recreate, the whole Joseph while they were married? This human race through his new covenant. My Journey to God would not make her any less of a person It is in this context that Mary is the or saint; she was still chosen to be the “new Eve,” mother of a new creation of mother of God. the human family, and a unique sharer in Also, in the Magnificat, Mary says, her Son’s victory over sin and its effects “My spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” in the world. Ocean View So how did the Church come up with The tradition of the subsequent virgini- the fact that she was born without original ty of Mary during her whole life, which is One night Christ received a prayer of sin? (Missouri) an even older patristic tradition than the frustration: virgin birth, is based on the same “Do you really have a purpose for me? Your questions cover a lot of terri- Christian insights. The marriage of Joseph What difference could I possibly make?” A tory, but perhaps a few thoughts will and Mary was obviously unique, and in cast some light on most of what you ask. many ways a mystery. In answer, Christ took the pray-er by the It is true, of course, that the Catholic Spouses in marriage vow to each other mind Church professes the doctrine of the per- the right to genital expression of their love, To a beach with a fantastic view of the petual virginity of the Virgin Mary, a when that “right” is sought, of course, in ocean. belief, incidentally, which was shared by timely and appropriately loving ways. several major figures of the Reformation, There is no absolute obligation, however, “So beautiful and powerful, don’t you including Luther, Calvin and Zwingli. even as we understand marriage today, for think?” From the earliest expressions of this either partner ever to exercise that right. He asked, eyes looking over the water. teaching, however, in the first centuries The Gospels (including Luke 1:34, “Reaching out and touching more lives of Christianity, it is clear that the spiri- where Mary says “I have no relations than you can imagine. tual and theological implications of her with a man”) and the whole Christian tra- So much lies beyond what you see, virginity were essential and integral to dition, seem to assume that’s what hap- But it’s all known and orchestrated by an authentic understanding of what that pened with Joseph and Mary. my Father. virginity was about. Finally, when proclaiming the dogma

And this presence is so vital to the CNS photo Her physical virginity was a reality, we of the Immaculate Conception in 1854, world.” believe. But the meaning of that reality Pope Pius IX made clear that all Mary’s Christ’s gaze turned to his loved one, goes far beyond biology and physiology. gifts, including this one, were given to The pray-er’s brow wrinkled in And he smiled warmly. It was most of all an expression, a liv- her through Christ. confusion. “My child,” he said, “I wasn’t talking ing out, of her radical, total love for God, She was preserved from all sin, Pope “But Lord, what connection do my about the ocean— and her full surrender to his will. Pius said, “in consideration of the merits of feelings of I was talking about you!” As with all her unique gifts from the Jesus Christ, savior of the human race.” Unknown purpose and insignificance Father, the gift of her virginity must be Thus, Jesus is, as the Magnificat pro- have to the ocean?” By Natalie DeHart seen in the light of Mary’s supreme voca- claims, her savior as he is our own. † tion of being the mother of Jesus Christ, (Send questions for this column to (Natalie DeHart is a member of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis.) the Mother of God. Father John Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, This is the focal point, the zenith and Ill. 61651.) Page 18 The Criterion Friday, November 27, 1998

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The Criterion welcomes announcements for “The Active Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., St. Louis de Montfort Parish, List” of parish and church-related activities open to the Greenwood, hosts perpetual Fishers (Lafayette Diocese), 11441 Hague Rd., offers adult public. Please keep them brief, listing event, sponsor, date, adoration 24 hours a day in the parish center. religious education classes, 7 time and location. No announcements can be taken by tele- ◆ ◆ ◆ p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There is a phone. No pictures, please. Notices must be in our offices minimal fee. Information: by 10 a.m. on Monday of the week of publication. Hand Holy Rosary Parish, 317-842-5869. Indianapolis, 520 Stevens St., deliver or mail to: The Criterion, “The Active List,” 1400 ◆ ◆ ◆ N. Meridian St., P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, Ind., 46206. celebrates a Tridentine (Latin) Mass. Call for times. Holy Name Parish, Beech November 29 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Information: 317-636-4478. Grove, 89 N. 17th St., holds Saturday and 8 a.m. until noon prayer group from 2:30-3:30 Rexville Schoenstatt will pre- on Sunday. Food will be served Weekly p.m. This includes the rosary, sent “Inscriptio Spirituality” at all day. Information: 317-637- Divine Mercy Chaplet, pro-life 2:30 p.m. followed by Mass at 2704, Kathy Hall-Honn. Sundays prayers, prayers for vocations 3:30 p.m. (located on 925 and special intentions. South, .8 miles east of 421 S, December 5 Holy Rosary Parish, 12 miles south of Versailles.) Indianapolis, 520 Stevens St., Wednesdays Photo by Margaret Nelson Information: 812-689-3551. Familia will hold a Mothers of celebrates a Tridentine (Latin) Marian Movement of Priests ◆ ◆ ◆ Young Children Day of Mass, 10 a.m. (formerly held at Reflection at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Patrick Parish). cenacle prayer group has rosary, Computer plans SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Divine Mercy Chaplet and con- 7243 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, ◆ ◆ ◆ 1347 N. Meridian St., between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. secration from 3-4 p.m. at 3354 Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart Sister Angela Ann Indianapolis, will offer Evening Msgr. Joseph Schaedel and oth- St. Anthony of Padua Parish, W. 30th St., Indianapolis, behind Zukowski, director of the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives at the Advent Prayer/Vespers at 5 p.m. ers will speak. Cost: $10 Clarksville, holds “Be Not St. Michael Church. University of Dayton, discusses the archdiocesan infomedia Information: 317-634-4519. reserved, $12 at door. Afraid” holy hour from 6-7 p.m. Information: 317-271-8016. program with St. Jude director of religious education Shirley Information: 317-861-6016. ◆ ◆ ◆ December 2 Thursdays Dreyer. At a meeting at the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic ◆ ◆ ◆ St. Anthony Church, 379 N. Center, Sister Angela told the leaders of parishes that will par- Deadline to RSVP for Scecina St. Simon School, 8155 Warman, Indianapolis, holds a St. Lawrence Parish, Indian- ticipate in the New Frontiers Infomedia planning process this High School eighth-grade Oaklandon Rd., Indianapolis, rosary and Benediction for apolis, hosts adoration of the year how the program will help them spread the Gospel mes- placement tests on Dec. 2. will host a Holiday Bazaar vocations at 2 p.m. Blessed Sacrament in the sage. Nineteen parishes and 24 schools completed the Information: 317-351-5976. chapel from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. process last year. Proceeds benefit the children Mondays Mass. December 3 ◆ ◆ ◆ of St. Simon. Admission free. Our Lady of the Greenwood Our Lady of Perpetual Help ◆ ◆ ◆ Information: 317-915-0014. Parish, Greenwood, 335 S. St. Mary Parish, New Albany, noon. WEDNESDAY: Parish, 1752 Scheller Lane, ◆ ◆ ◆ Meridian St., hosts a prayer Shepherds of Christ Associates A pro-life rosary is recited at St. Anthony, 6:30 p.m.; New Albany, hosts its annual 10 a.m. in front of Affiliated St. Roch Parish, St. Roch Scecina High School, 5000 group, 7:30 p.m. in the chapel. gathering at 7 p.m. to pray for Dessert Card Party of the religious and lay vocations. Women’s Services, Inc., 2215 School, 3603 S. Meridian, 6:00 OLPH Madonna Circle at Nowland Ave., Indianapolis, p.m. THURSDAY: K of C Tuesdays ◆ ◆ ◆ Distributors Dr., Indianapolis. 7:30 p.m. Cost: $3. will hold eighth-grade place- Council 437, 1305 N. Information: 812-948-0041. ment tests starting with regis- Our Lady of the Greenwood St. Patrick Parish, Salem, Saturdays Delaware, 5:45 p.m.; Holy tration between 8 and 8:15 a.m. Marian Prayer group at Our Shelby St., holds a prayer ser- Family K of C, American December 5-6 RSVP by Dec. 2. Information: Lady of the Greenwood Parish, vice, 7 p.m. A pro-life rosary is recited at Legion Post 500, 1926 317-351-5976. 335 S. Meridian St., Green- 9:30 a.m. in front of the Clinic Georgetown Rd., 6:30 p.m.; St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, for Women, E. 38th St. and wood, meets from 7-8 p.m. in Fridays FRIDAY: St. Christopher, 4050 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, December 6 Parker Ave., Indianapolis. hosts its Christmas Bazaar on the chapel to pray the rosary and St. Susanna Parish, Plainfield, Indianapolis, 6:30 p.m.; Holy Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Chaplet of Divine Mercy. 1210 E. Main, holds adoration Bingos Name, Beech Grove, 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. 1347 N. Meridian St., ◆ ◆ ◆ of the Blessed Sacrament from SATURDAY: K of C Council Free admission. Dinner will cost Indianapolis, will offer Evening 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. TUESDAY: K of C Council 437, 1305 N. Delaware, 4:30 St. Joseph Parish, Sellersburg, 437, 1305 N. Delaware, 11 p.m. SUNDAY: St. Ambrose, $6. Information: 317-546-1571. Advent Prayer/Vespers at 5 p.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ Information: 317-634-4519. 2605 St. Joe Rd. West, a.m.; St. Michael, 6 p.m.; Seymour, 4 p.m.; Cardinal ◆ ◆ ◆ Shepherds of Christ Associates St. Lawrence Parish, Msgr. Sheridan K of C Ritter High School, 6 p.m.; The Altar Society of St. Recurring prays for priests and religious, Indianapolis, hosts adoration of Council 6138, Johnson Co., Msgr. Sheridan K of C Council Anthony, 379 N. Warman Ave., Daily the rosary and other prayers the Blessed Sacrament in the 6:15 p.m.; St. Pius X K of C 6138, Johnson Co., first Indianapolis, will hold its following 7 p.m. Mass. chapel from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Council 3433, 6 p.m.; K of C, Sunday of each month, annual Christmas Boutique Our Lady of the Greenwood ◆ ◆ ◆ Benediction and Mass. 1040 N. Post Rd., 9 a.m.- 1:15 p.m.

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By Mary Ann Wyand ing,” Duvall said of the production. “It was quite an “but we both get it done, don’t we?” adventure, a great experience, a gift in itself. It was a After acknowledging his crime of passion and asking Actor Robert Duvall’s longtime dream became a reality low-budget film by Hollywood standards. We edited it God for forgiveness, Duvall said, “Sonny feels he has to in 1997 with the release of The Apostle, the story of “one at my farm in Virginia.” justify his faith by starting a new church in a little town in man’s journey on the road to redemption.” The film was 15 It was gratifying to be recognized by the Academy of Louisiana.” years in the making. Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with an Oscar nomination Sonny repairs a deteriorated church, names it the “One Duvall earned an Academy Award nomination for best for his work in the film, Duvall said, but even nicer to see Way Road to Heaven,” then embarks on an ambitious evan- actor earlier this year for his role in this film as Euliss The Apostle receive “acceptance by the secular community, gelization campaign to attract members via a local Christian “Sonny” Dewey, a Pentecostal preacher from Texas. Sonny with exceptions, and by the religious community. People radio station. faces heartache and adversity when his wife falls in love reached out to it.” “He does a good deed, a very Christian thing, by starting with a younger minister, but he never falters from his faith Heartland Film Festival organizers honored the film with this church,” Duvall said, “but eventually he is caught and or his lifetime commitment to serve God. a special screening at the IMAX Theater in Indianapolis. has to pay for his crime.” The Heartland Film Festival honored Duvall and his film “It was nice that it was picked for a festival like this, and It took a lot of faith in the project, and in his own abili- last month in Indianapolis with a Studio Crystal Heart for other [film] festivals too,” he said. “It’s done very well, ties, to complete the film after numerous delays and set- Award given to recognize “filmmakers whose work and I feel proud of that. I feel it’s really the highlight of my backs, Duvall said. “I couldn’t raise a dime anywhere, so I explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope career to have done this film.” financed it myself. And I got it all back.” and respect for the positive values in life.” The Apostle is “a respectful depiction of the Pentecostal Perseverance paid off, the actor said, because he believed In addition to his work on the film as screenwriter, exec- faith,” the actor said, and the film offers a message of hope the movie was an important story that needed to be told. utive producer, director and star, Duvall also financed pro- for people of any religious denomination. “Some of the literalness of these [Pentecostal] churches duction costs for The Apostle. It was released by October “It’s about a man who believes very deeply in his reli- is so simplistic,” he said, “but very meaningful.” Films last year and now is available on video. gious faith, but he does something he shouldn’t do, which is After completing the production, Duvall said he nailed “I had to put it off for so many years,” Duvall told The a crime,” Duvall said. “He errs and lashes out in a human the church sign on the barn at his horse farm in Virginia as Criterion during an interview last month in Indianapolis. way, and has to pay the consequences. His church is taken a reminder that faith is indeed the “One Way Road to “But when we finally did it, it was really the best time. It away from him, and he has to leave and go on the run.” Heaven.” † seemed as if, as we filmed it, that it was meant to be. It was During this journey of emotional and spiritual trials, fun to see the script come alive. It just seemed to unfold. It Duvall said, Sonny “has been reborn into his faith.” was very uplifting.” In the midst of his wanderings through Louisiana, Sonny VINC ST. EN of T ‘‘Help us to help others'' Duvall worked with actors Farrah Fawcett, Billy Bob prays aloud, “Lord, I’m yours. I’m walking with you every d Y e T P Thornton and Miranda Richardson, as well as local resi- step of the way. Lead me on. Amen.” E I A

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WASHINGTON (CNS)—The U.S. bishops voted 217- for the Committee on Pro-Life Activities, which drafted Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan of Santa Fe, N.M., 30 Nov. 18 to approve a statement intended to direct the statement, to withdraw it for further consideration and commended the document for condemning “the violence American Catholics to better incorporate the Church’s revision. A voice vote on Bishop Howard J. Hubbard’s of extremists.” He also said he thinks it is “extremely pro-life teaching into public life. motion asking for it to be withdrawn failed, but perhaps a important for us as teachers of the faith to give moral The statement pointedly calls Catholics in positions of third of the prelates in the room supported the attempt. guidance to those in public life. I believe it would be a public leadership “to recover their identity as followers of Bishop Hubbard, of Albany, N.Y., said he feared the scandal for us not to approve it.” Jesus Christ and to be leaders in the renewal of American statement might have the opposite of its intended effect Archbishop Francis T. Hurley of Anchorage, Alaska, respect for the sanctity of human life.” and make some people in public office feel they must dis- said he would be more comfortable with the statement if Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American tance themselves further from their Catholicism lest they it was clear that the bishops intended to issue a series of Catholics discusses American attitudes toward abortion, be accused “of caving into the influence of the Church related statements that might more adequately address the euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide in relation to and being a tool of the bishops.” range of life-related issues. Church teaching about the sanctity of human life at all He urged withdrawing the statement for further consul- At a press conference following the vote, Cardinal stages, and to the nation’s founding principles as stated in tation with state Catholic conferences and analysis of Bernard F. Law, chairman of the pro-life committee, said the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. why Catholic voters seem not to vote with the Church’s the document was not a response to any elections or a state- The document was reportedly the subject of much dis- teachings in mind, “so we can better understand the reali- ment of political strategy. Rather, he said, it restates “clearly cussion among bishops outside the formal meeting and in ties of what people are dealing with.” the centrality of the right to life, the linkage with other life their executive session Nov. 17, which is closed to the Most of the 20 or so bishops who spoke on the floor issues and the necessity for every faith-filled and conscien- press. The original version sent to the bishops a few about the statement voiced their support, however. Bishop tious Catholic to live in accord with the document.” weeks ago was changed in several substantive ways James T. McHugh of Camden, N.J., a member of the pro- What is new about the document, the cardinal said, is before coming up for floor discussion and a vote. life committee, said he agreed with other bishops who “that this is the first time that the bishops as a body have Among those changes were the addition of a reference to said they thought there were many other issues that ought together addressed this issue in this way. We are acting in Pope John Paul II’s teachings opposing capital punishment to be advanced in such a statement—such as human concert in a very focused way.” † and the withdrawal of a section reflecting on the relation- cloning, genetic research and political situations when ship of U.S. materialism to the acceptance of abortion and there is no clearly pro-life option. euthanasia. Sections were added on the importance of “But this gives us time to do those things later,” ments for teachers of prayer in persuading politicians on life issues and noting Bishop McHugh said. “It gives us a base. Its style is of BISHOPS sacred sciences. that even when it was written, the principles of the exhortation, not condemnation.” continued from page 1 The bishops heard oral Declaration of Independence were not reflected in contem- Auxiliary Bishop William E. Lori of Washington said reports on racism and on porary society, but that “only after much time and effort the statement “does not gloss over the full range of mentation adopted by the the shortage of available have these contradictions been reduced.” issues,” though it also does not diminish the full weight bishops because it did not Catholic chaplains for Yet some bishops still said they would have preferred of the impact of abortion on the nation. address canon law require- those serving in the U.S. military. As the meeting drew to a close, the bishops took a series of votes on restruc- turing the NCCB-USCC that sent mixed signals about how they would like their conference to look in the future. A plan to base their Administrative Committee more on regional repre- sentation was approved, but a proposal that would have given greater regional emphasis to the bishops’ twice-yearly general meetings was soundly defeated. In discussing a proposal to keep the current sys- tem for issuing statements, several reservations were raised about the issuance of statements by bishops’ committees and how they are received by the faithful. The bishops, by con- This Ad Is sensus, asked for another look at the procedures for issuing statements. Camera Ready! Before ending a three- year term as NCCB-USCC St. Francis president, Bishop Anthony M. Pilla of Cleveland 1844 issued a statement calling for “political solutions 5x10 rather than military force” in response to “the threat posed by the Iraqi govern- Full Page ment.” The bishops concurred in the statement, Neg but under conference rules the last-minute addition to the agenda could not be issued in the name of the full NCCB. Bishop Pilla opened the meeting with praise for lay Catholics but said there are some in the Church who “are unwilling to accept a role for authority in the Church.” He said, however, that it would be a mistake “to forget to nour- ish the many in our attempts to appease the unappeasable few.” The bishops also said farewell to Archbishop Agostino Cacciavillan, papal pro-nuncio to the U.S. since 1990, who is about to return to Rome to head the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See. † The Criterion Friday, November 27, 1998 Page 21

Encuentro 2000 “seeks to be a model of told the Austrian bishops in a Nov. 20 Central American debt and creation of NewsNews briefsbriefs hospitality” that will allow people of all message. “Without this basic conviction, more stable and just societies in coun- backgrounds to “experience the conver- there is a risk that dialogue will be lost tries ravaged by Hurricane Mitch. In a sion, communion and solidarity that was in a superficial and noncommittal social message released Nov. 19, Archbishop U.S. so beautifully captured at the Synod of experience.” Francois Nguyen Van Thuan, head of the Bishops for America.” Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, said the “enormous human tragedy” of Tickets offered for Vatican urges easing the hurricane “places into question total- pope’s St. Louis visit Eastern-rite bishops of debt for countries ly the capacity of these countries, which raise issue of families ravaged by hurricane are already among the poorest, to face WASHINGTON (CNS)—Archbishop joining Latin rite the payment of their debts.” † Justin F. Rigali of St. Louis asked diocesan bishops Nov. 19 to coordinate ticket distri- VATICAN CITY (CNS)—A Vatican (These briefs were compiled from bution to Catholics in their dioceses who WASHINGTON (CNS)—The depar- official called for an easing of the reports by Catholic News Service.) want to attend Pope John Paul II’s Mass ture of some Eastern-rite families to next Jan. 27 in St. Louis. He said diocesan Latin-rite parishes arose as a concern youth coordinators across the country during a Nov. 18 meeting of Eastern-rite already have been contacted with informa- bishops in Washington. The issue was tion about arrangements to participate in deemed serious enough that discussion the other major papal event in St. Louis, a centered on the feasibility of a statement youth rally and prayer service Jan. 26. In a on the phenomenon from the National brief presentation to the bishops near the Conference of Catholic Bishops. “Many end of their fall meeting in Washington, Latin[-rite] pastors offer reduced tuition Archbishop Rigali invited them to come to if parents ‘join the parish’ and support Kevin Browning St. Louis and concelebrate the papal Mass the parish financially,” said Auxiliary in the Trans World Dome. Bishop Nicholas J. Samra of the Melkite Diocese of Newton, Mass. “This is Cathedral High School wrong to urge or even allow Eastern Look for Henson, Catholics to become ‘members’ of a Class of 1997 Hallmark influence on Roman Catholic parish. It is a form of proselytism.” Odyssey Channel University of Notre Dame

WASHINGTON (CNS)—With the Jim Bishops make new U.S. Class of 2001 Henson Co. and Hallmark Entertainment Church rules having purchased 45 percent of cable television’s Odyssey Channel, look for WASHINGTON (CNS)—The U.S. programming changes to take shape in bishops Nov. 18 approved a clerical dress the spring, according to Father Bob code and several other adaptations of gen- Bonnot, the channel’s vice president for eral Church law for the Church in the religious affairs. Father Bonnot, who had United States. By a vote of 210-9 they also been Odyssey’s interim president decreed: “A black suit and the Roman col- Recognized by the United States Department of Education as a “School since mid-1997, said that some of the lar are the appropriate attire for priests, of Excellence” is a phrase frequently seen accompanying the name channel’s religious programs, including especially in the exercise of their ministry. Cathedral High School. While I agree wholeheartedly with this state- daily Mass, will continue. The use of a cassock in church or at home ment, the Department of Education does not truly understand what is at the discretion of the cleric.” They makes Cathedral the “School of Excellence” that it is. The representa- added that rules for wearing religious tives assigning this recognition sit quietly in the back of the classroom Bishops’ president habit are up to the determination of each calls for new clerical institute or society. admiring Cathedral’s superior academic standards. They observe some approaches to Iraq of the best teaching styles and strategies existing today in America’s World high schools. In addition, they see a seemingly unending and unprece- dented slew of athletic achievements. That alone would be enough for WASHINGTON (CNS)—The United even myself to pin the label of a “School of Excellence” on Cathedral. States must pursue ways of dealing with Nicaraguan, Honduran Iraq that do not threaten the lives and basic bishops urge against Greater reasons than these, however, merit Cathedral High School its rights of innocent people, says a new state- hurricane aid misuse aptly-fitting title. ment issued on behalf of the U.S. bishops. The lessons and values that I learned from Cathedral High School are “While we are aware of the complex roots of the current crisis, our concern for the MANAGUA, Nicaragua (CNS)— far more valuable than anything I have ever learned in a book. I cherish widespread suffering of Iraqi civilians leads Nicaragua’s bishops criticized what they the knowledge that I did gain from books, but CHS was so much more. us to reiterate today with special urgency called “political fanaticism” and “ego- I learned that life is not always easy or fair and it is going to take hard our long-standing call that the embargo be ism” by some politicians in handling the work and discipline to achieve what I want. There is much out in this reshaped, reduced and ended quickly,” said crisis provoked by Hurricane Mitch. world, and I’m not going to get any of it sitting on a couch. I figured out, the Nov. 19 statement from Bishop Meanwhile in Honduras, the Catholic Anthony M. Pilla of Cleveland, outgoing Church will take over running the aid with the help of one person in particular, that life is about doing the president of the U.S. bishops. effort for the victims of Mitch, to avoid right thing, at the right time, in the right place. Opportunities will pre- the misuse of donations pouring into the sent themselves frequently, but be selective; all good things in all good Regional deacons’ country from around the world. time. I learned that a little faith goes a long way. Take chances. Don’t live conference set for your life thinking about what could have been; give it a shot. Shut up Guatemala frees Baloo, sometimes. You can learn a great deal from others if you just listen. Do Jan. 8-10 in Orlando but priest remains in things right the first time; you’ll be glad you did. Respect your elders; jail for murder believe it or not, they actually do have a fair amount of insight to offer. ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS)—Deacons Don’t be judgmental; you’re not always right. Make new friends. Talk to from seven Eastern states and the Virgin the new kid. He might end up being your best friend. Look at the big Islands will gather in Orlando Jan 8-10 GUATEMALA CITY (CNS)—A picture. It really doesn’t matter in the long run if you fail a test. Relax. for a regional conference on “The German shepherd considered central to Deacon in the Third Millennium”— the killing of Auxiliary Bishop Juan Try harder. Prophetic and Professional.” While spon- Gerardi Conedera of Guatemala has been In addition to life’s little instruction book I seemed to have amassed sored by deacons, the conference is open released from detention, but his master, a from my four years at Cathedral, I am even more thankful for the peo- to priests and deacons. “We have secured diocesan priest, will remain in jail, nationally known and highly qualified accused of the killing. The 11-year-old ple that I was blessed to encounter. Both the students and faculty made speakers for this conference,” said Jack arthritic dog, called Baloo, was freed my experience as rich and meaningful as humanly possible. It’s a funny Martin, a deacon who chairs the Nov. 13 by order of the judge overseeing thought to think that someday the groomsmen at my wedding are going Continuing Education Committee of the the murder case, but will remain under to be the same guys that I ate Mexican pizzas with in the school cafete- Orlando Diocese Deacon Council. treatment in the St. Francis of Assisi vet- ria. My teachers were constantly challenging me, expecting more of me erinary clinic in Guatemala City. that I thought was possible and even fair at times. But with the benefit Hispanic Catholic of hindsight, I would not have had it any other way. Cathedral truly is ‘Encuentro 2000’ to Pope praises dialogue, blessed with magnificent human beings. urges Austrians to focus invite all cultures First-class academics, top-notch teachers, and first-rate athletics make on God, sacraments Cathedral an excellent choice for just about any student. But the lessons WASHINGTON (CNS)—People of all and values that echo through Cathedral’s spirited halls truly make it the cultural, ethnic and linguistic back- VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope John “School of Excellence” that it is today. grounds will be invited to Encuentro Paul II praised recent efforts at dialogue 2000, the fourth in a series of gatherings in Austria’s divided Church, but remind- started to bring together the nation’s ed the country’s bishops to keep their Hispanic Catholics. In a report to the focus on God and the sacraments. “The CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL U.S. bishops Nov. 18, Los Angeles dialogue of salvation must develop in the 5225 E. 56th STREET • INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46226 • 542-1481 Auxiliary Bishop Gabino Zavala said communion of the Church,” the pope Page 22 The Criterion Friday, November 27, 1998

and Patrick J. Glotzbach. Sister NOWLING, Hazel A., 70, Joseph Brockman. Indianapolis, Nov. 13. Sister of of Marjorie Lopp and Garnetta Little Flower, Indianapolis, Grandmother of four. Great- Melza A. Stewart. Geswein. Grandmother of 12. Nov. 13. Wife of Jack Nowling. grandmother of three. THOMAN, Debra A., 46, St. Great-grandmother of two. Mother of Judy Kotter, Mary SNYDER, Daniel J., 57, St. Vincent de Paul, Shelby Co., Rest in peace HABOUSH, Amelia Hallal, Haynes, Carolyn Talmadge, Michael, Bradford, Nov. 18. Nov. 16. Daughter of Ray and 96, St. Michael, Indianapolis, Margaret, Steven, Mike and Brother of John T. Snyder, Betty Thoman. Sister of Toni Chris Nowling. Sister of Please submit in writing to our BROWN, Paul Richard Nov. 5. Mother of Margaret Rosalie Will, Grace Wilson, Morris. Thomas Watts, Carolyn office by 10 a.m. Mon. the “Brownie,” 78, Sacred Heart, Nahas, Josephine Mulhern, Vera Mobley, Mary Jo Elder, UBELHOR, Sheila, 62, St. Wachtstetter, Nancy Plummer, week of publication; be sure to Jeffersonville, Nov. 11. Joanne Najem, Rosemary and Marguerite and Mary Frances Michael, Greenfield, Aug. 13. Mary Alice and Peggy Bryant. state date of death. Obituaries Husband of Betty Jo Brown. Joseph Haboush. Grandmother Becker. Wife of Ronald Ubelhor. Grandmother of 12. Great- of archdiocesan priests and Father of Pamela Scharf, of 22. Great-grandmother of 30. Mother of Martin, Rhonda, and grandmother of one. STEINMETZ, Lou Ann religious sisters serving our Patrick and Paul Brown. HUNTER, Clifford “Sonny,” (Kervan), 69, St. Luke, Mary Jane Ubelhor. archdiocese are listed elsewhere Grandfather of eight. 61, St. Anthony of Padua, RASCHE, Bernard R., 82, Indianapolis, Nov. 19. Wife of Grandmother of eight. Our Lady of the Springs, in The Criterion. Order priests BURTON, Russell T., 51, St. Clarksville, Nov. 9. Husband of Dr. Edward Steinmetz. Mother UNDERWOOD, Thelma G. French Lick, Nov. 13. Husband and brothers are included here, Mary, New Albany, Nov. 11. Sharon Hunter. Stepfather of of Beth Anne McDowell, Suzie (Albertsmeyer), 93, St. Jude, of Helen Walters Rasche. Father unless they are natives of the Husband of Janice K. Burton. Robert Wills and John Hunter. Ivkovich, Mary Kay Indianapolis, Nov. 7. Mother of of Norma Jean Farris, Mary archdiocese or have other Father of Lisa Skaggs and Brother of Norma Taylor and Lauderback, P. Terry, Tom, Charles E. and Alice Ann Lou Parsons, David and connections to it. Kimberly Mills. Stepfather of Mary Ann Weidner. Chris, Karen and Dr. Joe Underwood. Grandmother of Bernard Rasche Jr. Brother of Paula Medcalf, Betty Meredith, Steinmetz. Sister of James four. Great-grandmother of ALVARADO, Alexandra A., 9, McCAULEY, Philip W., 88, Hilbert “Snowball” Parsons, Paul Young and Thomas Smith. Kervan and Paula LaFave. seven. ALVARADO, Rosalba A. Prince of Peace, Madison, Nov. Leroy Rasche, Doretha Mundy Son of Pamela Robinson. Grandmother of 17. “Rosie,” 5, St. Philip Neri, 14. Husband of Jo Strong (Sisk) and Verona Terwiske. Grand- ZINSER, John F., 84, St. Grandfather of three. Indianapolis, Nov. 17. McCauley. Father of Sarah father of five. Step-grandfather STEWART, Marjorie K., 74, Vincent de Paul, Shelby Co., Nov. 16. Father of Paul Zinser. Daughters of Martin Alvarado DOLL, Mary, 94, St. Nicholas, Daniel, Susan Barber, Donald of four. Great-grandfather of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, and the late Lourdes Acevedo. Sunman, Oct. 27. Sister of L. and Philip W. McCauley II. eight. Sisters of Ashley Amber, Arlene Emma Brunsman. Stepfather of Janet Streepy, ROBERTS, Adah Mae and Angie Alvarado. Joane Caperton and J.R. Sisk. EHALT, Charles T. “Chick,” (Runnels), 74, St. Barnabas, Brother of Wilbert R. Baby BABCOCK, Evelyn 75, Our Lady of Perpetual Indianapolis, Oct. 21. Wife of McCauley. Grandfather of 15. (Duggan), 81, Our Lady of Help, New Albany, Nov. 15. Thomas W. Roberts. Mother of Great-grandfather of 16. Rachel Lourdes, Indianapolis, Nov. 2. Husband of Mary Irene Ehalt. Bernie M. and Marie Elise Brother of William J. Ehalt, Wife of James Babcock. McKINLEY, Eva Patricia, 64, Roberts. Sister of Katherine Father Vince Lampert, Mother of Mary Martha Hazel Eisert and Dorothy St. Ann, Indianapolis, Oct. 30. Skinner. Grandmother of one. pastor of St. Therese Costello, Benedictine Sister Wininger. Mother of Andy W, Michael ROWE, Martha Louise, 71, Juliann and David Babcock. of the Infant Jesus GEIER, Marciele, 82, Holy and Gerald T. Sutphin. Sister of St. Ann, Indianapolis, Nov. 13. Sister of Cora Sullivan, Blessed (Little Flower) Parish Family, Richmond, Nov. 10. Bill and Roy Dugger. Mother of John Fritts. Sister of Virgin Mary Sister Julissa in Indianapolis and Wife of Paul Geier. Mother of MOELLER, Lawrence W., James Vargo, Ethel O. Duggan and Viola Buamhover. director of pro-life Debra Weiss, Shirley and 77, Sacred Heart, Terre Haute, Hesselgrave, and Irene Farr. Grandmother of five. Great- Edward Geier. Grandmother of activities for the arch- Nov. 13. Husband of Martha SCHELLENBERGER, grandmother of one. three. Moeller. Father of Annie Beck, diocese, offers a George M., 91, Holy Family, blessing for the still- BARRETT, Harry T., 77, GINDLING, Corey, 10 Mary Bell, Margaret Dixson, New Albany, Nov. 13. Husband Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Nov. months, St. Nicholas, Sunman, Lisa VanGilder, Michael, born infant known as of Anna Schellenberger. Father Baby Rachel during 7. Husband of Leoa Barrett. Oct. 21. Son of Matt and Jenny Patrick, John, and Cathy of JoAnn Lockhart, Paul, burial services held Father of Richard A., Thomas Gindling. Brother of Tyler and Moeller. Dennis, John and Mary H. and George J. Barrett. Dustin Gindling. Grandson of MOORMAN, John J., 43, St. Schellenberger. Brother of Irma on Nov. 12. The infant Brother of George, Lawrence Edward and Joan Gindling. Louis, Batesville, Nov. 20. Kochert, Herbert, Louis, and was found in a trash and James Barrett. Grandfather GLOTZBACH, Nancy J. Husband of Brenda (Wenning) Father Otto Schellenberger. dumpster on Nov. 4. of four. Great-grandfather of (Kisler), 78, St. Michael, Moorman. Father of Michael Grandfather of eight. The Catholic Ceme- two. Charlestown, Aug 29. Wife of and Max Moorman. Son of SHOOK, Gary D., 50, Sacred teries Association BRENDEL, Elizabeth, 90, St. Anthony J. “Tony” Glotzbach. James and Joan Moorman. Heart, Terre Haute, Nov. 10. provided burial space Andrew, Richmond, Nov. 8. Mother of Pauline Bourne, Jane Brother of Jama Wanstrath, Husband of Janis Shook. in the Rachel Aunt to several. K. Mongin, Sharon, Anthony R. Steve Moorman. Father of Gary S. and Amanda Mourning Infants’ Shook. Brother of Peggy Circle at Calvary Osmon, Bill, Jim, Don, Kenny Cemetery in and David Shook. Indianapolis. 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