VOL. 24, NO. 2 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DIOCESE OF VICTORIA IN TEXAS June 2010 In This Issue . . . Priestly Appointments Announced, p. 2 Year for Priests: Fathers Petering & Rother, p. 3 El Campo man to be ordained deacon, p. 6 Pastoral Institute Year for Priests Summer Classes, p. 7 In commemoration of the Year for Priests, the chancery staff held a meal of appreciation for the priests in the diocese Grand re-opening of Thursday, May 13, 2010. Prior to the meal, the attending priests and chancery staff prayed the Midday Prayer taken from Presidio Museum, p. 8 the Liturgy of the Hours. During the meal, a Powerpoint display of photos of the priests ran on a screen, and at the end of the celebration, priests received green stoles, for use in Ordinary Time, with their name and date of ordination embroidered Summer youth trip upon them. They each also received from the staff a letter of thanksgiving for their love and service. policies, p. 9 El Campo CDA and As Year for Priests nears close, pope says priests must be shepherds Bloomington Parish By Catholic News Service priests should follow Jesus, who he called sponsibility, the pope said. “The spiritual anniversaries, p. 10 VATICAN CITY (CNS) —As the Year the “supreme shepherd of souls,” in their authority conferred in Holy Orders should for Priests draws to a close, Pope Benedict mission to “take care of the people of God, be matched by the priest’s interior fidelity Evangelization & Safety XVI said a priest’s foremost role is to be be teachers of the faith, animating and sus- to his pastoral mission and his personal with Internet, p. 13 a shepherd to his flock, and he asked the taining the community of Christians.” readiness to follow obediently the lead of faithful to support their priests in their task The pope quoted St. Augustine in Christ,” he said. Pope entrusts priests to of bringing people closer to God. pointing out that “it is a labor of love to In living for the benefit of his flock, Mary, p. 15 At his regular weekly audience in St. graze the flocks of the Lord,” and that the priest-shepherd must dedicate himself Peter’s Square May 26, the pope said love should act as the “supreme guide in totally, “often going against the current, conduct for the ministers of God.” and remembering that he who is big must By following this guide, the pope said, act like the smallest, and he who governs Some in church give ‘helping hand’ a priest should show “unconditional love, must act like the servant.” be full of joy and open to all; be attentive The pope said that leading others does to secularism, pope says to those around him, gentle to children, to not mean domination but is rather illus- By John Thavis the recent legislative approval of a same- the weak and to the simple; and show the trated in the humble act of Jesus Christ’s Catholic News Service sex marriage bill. infinite mercy of God with encouraging washing of the feet of the apostles and in FATIMA, Portugal (CNS) — In a Some commentators have criticized words of hope.” the wood of the cross. strongly worded talk to Portuguese bishops, the bishops of Portugal for failing to take Because of the world wars and the rise The pope asked the faithful to “support Pope Benedict XVI denounced what he a harder and more public line against those of dictatorial leaders in Europe in the last your priests in their ministry of leading called a “silence of the faith” in the face of developments. century, the pope said, many people today men and women to God, bearing witness widespread attacks on religious values. The pope said bishops must redouble still have a deep mistrust of authority of to the truth of the Gospel and its message Particularly in politics and in the mass their efforts at a time when Catholicism is all types. The church, he said, is called to for hope.” Pope Benedict also asked for media, some Christians have quietly no longer seen as the common patrimony offer an authority based on service, “not prayers “for my own ministry of gover- consented as new barriers to the faith are of Portuguese society. But he said that in in its own right but in the name of Jesus, nance in the church.” constructed, he said May 13. convincing others, witness is more impor- who in the name of the Father received all The pope called the special year for “Authentic witnesses to Jesus Christ are tant than words. authority in heaven and on earth.” See As Year for Priests nears close, p. 11 needed, above all in those human situations “Simply proclaiming the message does Each priest in turn receives that re- where the silence of the faith is most widely not penetrate to the depths of people’s and deeply felt: among politicians, intellec- hearts, it does not touch their freedom, it tuals, communications professionals who does not change their lives. What attracts Newly designed Catholic Lighthouse Web page profess and who promote a monocultural is, above all, the encounter with believing By Cynthia Brewer dates, directory updates, and contents. ideal, with disdain for the religious and persons who, through their faith, draw oth- Can’t find your copy of The Catholic Next is the “Extra, Extra: Read All contemplative dimension of life,” he said. ers to the grace of Christ by bearing witness Lighthouse that just came in the mail? Did About It” section with the most recent local, “In such circles are found some believ- to him,” he said. your clutter-free spouse toss it before you national and world Catholic News since our ers who are ashamed of their beliefs and The pope asked the bishops to give spe- had a chance to file it in your stack? last printing. Click on “Today’s Catholic who even give a helping hand to this type cial attention to lay movements that have No worries. 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6 10:00 a.m., Confirmation Mass, St. John Bosco Church, Vanderbilt This article appeared in Spring 2010 “Share” magazine, a quarterly published by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. 8 10:30 a.m., Opening and blessing of renovations at Presidio La Bahia, It is reprinted with permission. It is written by Bishop David Goliad Fellhauer, who is the National Chaplain of the Catholic Daughters 13-19 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Spring Assembly, St. since Mrs. Libby Ramirez is the CDA National Regent. Her post Petersburg, Florida ends July 2010.

20 8:30 a.m., Confirmation Mass, St. Mary’s Church, Praha Dear Catholic Daughters:

22 3:00 p.m., Diocesan Finance Board meeting, Chancery Our diocese like many others is currently scheduling workshops to prepare for the new English translation of the Roman Missal, 4:30 p.m., Diocesan Building Board meeting, Chancery which we will all be experiencing probably sometime next year. The translation will take July a little getting used to, and it may not totally please everyone. It will adhere more faithfully and accurately to the original Latin text, without omissions, additions, and paraphrases. 8 6:30 p.m., Bishop’s Charity Banquet, Victoria Country Club It will follow to some extent the style of the original Latin and occasionally will sound a bit stilted. We will be hearing English that is more formal and less “everyday,” different 10 10:00 a.m., Diaconal Ordination of Lawrence Hoelscher, St. Philip’s Church, from what we have been used to. El Campo Translating a text from one language and culture to another is a complex art and sci- ence. The translators of the Missal have taken into account the history of the ancient text (a history of which we are often largely unaware), and in some instances they have made Official Appointments By clearer the many biblical allusions in the text of the Roman Missal. To say it again, not Most Rev. David E. Fellhauer everyone, at least at first, will welcome this new translation; but many will do so, even while taking issue with one or another word or phrase. Effective May 23, 2010, the Rev. Gabriel Maison is appointed Parochial Adminis- Among the numerous changes, small and large, in the new text, I’d like to mention trator of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Praha, while remaining in his three in particular. The first is the response of the assembly to the priest’s greeting, “The assignment as Pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, Moulton. Lord be with you.” Instead of answering “and also with you,” the people will say, “and with your spirit.” This is, of course, the literal translation of the Latin et cum spiritu tuo, Effective July 7, 2010: the original and ancient phrase of the liturgy. This response, by the way, has already been retained in all the major vernacular translations except the English. Our English greeting, The Rev. Tommy Chen is relieved of his assignment at Sts. Cyril & Methodius “and also with you,” does not do full justice to the original, even though the precise mean- Church, Shiner, and appointed Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart Church, Hallettsville, ing of “your spirit” may not be totally clear. and its mission parishes/churches. The celebrant’s “The Lord be with you” and the response of the assembly is more than just a personal and polite exchange of greetings. The celebrant is praying that the Lord The Rev. Michael Rother is relieved of his assignment at Sacred Heart Church, Hal- be truly present within the gathered assembly. The assembly is acknowledging that the lettsville, and appointed Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral, Victoria. celebrant is not merely representing himself during the sacred liturgy, but that he genuinely represents Christ who is most truly present and in whose name the priest pronounces the The Rev. David W. Berger is relieved of his assignment at Our Lady of Victory sacred words and performs the sacred actions of the Mass. The response, “and with your Cathedral, Victoria, and appointed Parochial Vicar at St. Rose of Lima Church, Schu- spirit,” is addressed only to an ordained minister. Thus the word spirit in this context is lenburg, and its mission parishes/churches. connected with the conferral of Holy Orders and may possibly refer to the gift of the Spirit received at ordination. The second change I would mention is found in the so-called Nicene Creed, professed by people and priest after the Gospel in many Masses. Currently we pray, “We believe OCYP holds workshop for Youth in one Lord, Jesus Christ [….], one in being with the Father.” The revised translation is “consubstantial with the Father,” a transliteration of the Latin consubstantialem, which Protection trainers means having the same substance as the Father. While one may argue that “one in being” The Office of Child and Youth Protec- protocols are in place, and without these, and “having the same substance” are equivalent, the Holy See considers it preferable, and tion hosted a workshop for all current and the children may have never had a voice. probably more accurate, to use the Latin term. potential safe environment trainers at the Each trainer and site administrator was Third and last, there is a change in the formula for the consecration of the wine. Pres- Spiritual Renewal Center. given updated information regarding safe ently the priest proclaims, “this is the cup of my blood [….]. It will be shed for you and for The workshops were held on Tuesday, environment policies and procedures. Most all so that sins may be forgiven.” The new translation will retain the original Latin, “for April 20, and Wednesday, April 21. The importantly, upcoming audit information many” [pro multis]. Theologically it is correct to say that Christ died for all, but it is the Most Reverend David Fellhauer began was discussed. The Diocese of Victoria phrase “for many” which is found in the Gospels according to Matthew and Mark. And Tuesday’s workshop with a Mass thanking will be part of a full on-site audit during the so the new wording conforms to the biblical text. the entire diocese for the hard work and next few months. Each parish and school There is much more to be said, of course, about the revised English translation, and dedication that has gone into implement- representative will return to their prospec- perhaps not everyone will find the topic as interesting as I. But the new wording will be ing the safe environment program. On tive parish/school and ensure that they are at the center of our prayer and worship for years to come, and I believe that we do best to Wednesday, Father Ty Bazar, pastor of compliant with the policies and procedures try to welcome and appreciate it, aware of the fact, as the saying goes, that every transla- St. Patrick’s in Bloomington and Father of the safe environment program. Par- tion limps. Samuel Appiasi of St. Peter’s in Blessing, ish and school self-audit materials were God’s blessings on you all. assisted by Deacon Linard Harper from St. distributed. Most Rev. David E. Fellhauer Joseph’s Parish and School in Yoakum, also Following the updates and audit infor- Bishop of Victoria, Texas began the workshop with Mass. Father Ba- mation, the director for the Office of Youth National Chaplain, CDA zar stressed the importance of the program, and Young Adult Ministry, Debbie Vanelli, the scorn that is sometimes endured by our along with associate director, Jose Ortega, priests and others who belong to the Catho- reviewed and answered questions regard- DSA & Reflection of Faith lic Church. Father Bazar reminds us that See OCYP holds workshop, p. 8 Capital Campaign Updates 2010 DSA

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Augustine’s father Diocese of Victoria Stephen Coffi, age 81, passed away on Boasiako, pastor of Holy Family Church, From softball umpire to world traveling priest Sunday, May 2, 2010, in Dwomo, Ghana, Wharton, and St. Joseph’s Mission, Bol- Gina, please bold the in West Africa, after suffering a stroke in ing; Father Augustine Nsiah-Asante, pa- answer with all the Rev. Michael William Petering – Edna in Westhoff; 2007 – present, pastor of St. April. rochial vicar at St. Philip the Apostle, El Agnes Church in Edna. He was born in 1929. He was a cocoa Campo; Sister Beatrice Coffi, Theophilus Rev. Michael Pe- Receipt and date of papal dignities: farmer by trade and enjoyed fishing in and Elizabeth, along with one brother, tering is pastor at St. none the river to provide a meal for his family. Kobina Forbena. Agnes Parish in Edna. Published works: none Stephen and his loving wife, Cecilia, had He is proceeded in death by his par- Below is his “Year for What are your hobbies or special in- seven children and 16 grandchildren. ents, two brothers and one sister and two Priests” interview. terests: I collect assorted artifacts shaped He is survived by his wife, Cecilia, children, Emmanuel, the youngest of the What is the date like ducks. and five children: Father Dominic Antwi- seven, and Martha, a daughter. and place of your When was the first time you thought of birth? March 8, 1954, the priesthood? Many years ago ….. in Alice, Texas Who influenced or inspired you? The Ken Besetzny, former diocesan employee What are your parents’ names and priests I have known over the years Kenneth E. Besetzny, 56, who was House and the parish and a member of where do they live? Edwin Petering of What would people be surprised to the Family Life director for the Diocese the advisory board of the Community Bay City, Texas, and Joyce Petering know about you? I have traveled to 18 of Victoria in the late Care Fund. A proponent of ecumenical (deceased) countries. 1980’s, passed away efforts, he facilitated the development of What are your siblings’ names and What is your favorite Scripture pas- March 6, 2010, at his Red Wing Faith in Action. He was heav- where do they live: Carol Petering of sage? “ For I received from the Lord what home in Red Wing, ily involved in social justice and charity Beaumont and Kathryn Denton of Bel- I also handed on to you, that the Lord Minn., after a struggle issues facing the local community. laire, Texas. Jesus, on the night he was handed over, with cancer. He was an avid reader; enjoyed hik- What is the name and location of your took bread, and after he had given thanks, He was born Jan. ing, biking, and traveling. He refurbished home parish? Holy Cross Catholic Church broke it and said, ‘This is my body that is 6, 1954, in Halletts- homes and helped others with home im- in Bay City for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ ville, Texas, to Edgar provements. What schools did you attend and In the same way also the cup, after supper, and Lillian Bludau He is survived by his wife, Corene, of when? Elementary school: St. Elizabeth saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in Besetzny. He graduated from Bishop For- Red Wing; his mother, Lillian, of Schu- Catholic School in Alice, Texas, grades my blood. Do this, as often as you drink est Catholic High School, Schulenburg. lenburg; three step-children, Sean Bak- 1 and 2; Holy Cross Catholic School in it, in remembrance of me.’ For as often as He attended the Pontifical North American ken of St. Joseph, Mo., Sabrina (Aaron) Bay City, grades 3 – 6; High School: Bay you eat this bread and drink the cup, you College, Rome, completing a bachelor’s Fleischer of Kansas City, Sara Bakken of City High School, 1969 – 1972; College: proclaim the death of the Lord until he degree in philosophy. He attended the Ames, Iowa; nine siblings, Harvey (Cathy) Wharton County Junior College, associ- comes” (1 Corinthians 11:23 – 26). Oblate Seminary School of Theology in Besetzny, Andy (Tammy) Besetzny, Mark ate degree, 1974; University of Dallas in How did you come to know Jesus? By San Antonio. While working in the Dio- (Linda) Besetzny, Diane (Milton) Holub, Irving, B. A. degree, 1994; University of going to church with my family every cese of Victoria as Family Life director, he Theresa (Byron) Eckhardt, Ralph (Bonnie) St. Thomas in Houston (M. Div. degree Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! attended St. Mary’s University completing Besetzny, Mary (James) Akers, Joanie 1999; Seminary: Holy Trinity Seminary in What was your background before a master’s in marriage and family therapy. (Stuart) Krischke, all of Texas; and many Irving, 1990 – 1994, Saint Mary Seminary the seminary (things you did, jobs, etc.)? In 1994, he moved to Ames, Iowa, work- nieces and nephews. in Houston, 1994 – 1999 I worked for Groce-Wearden Co. and ing at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Date and place ordained and by whom: Scrivner, Inc. from 1974 to 1990. I was a Kenneth married Corene Frideres- Edgar. I was ordained a deacon on November 11, softball umpire from 1976 to 1990 and a Schaller on April 28, 1995. Their marriage Mass of the Resurrection was March 1998, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in volleyball official from 1980 to 1989. was blessed on July 25 at Holy Spirit 13, at the Church of St. Joseph. Memorials Houston by Bishop David Fellhauer and What are some of your favorite ex- Catholic Church in Rochester, Minn. They are preferred to Hispanic Ministry or Com- ordained a priest on May 15, 1999, at periences/joys/surprises since becoming lived in Rochester for a short time before munity Care Fund, c/o CSJ, 426 W. 8th Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City a priest? Meeting so many wonderful accepting a position at the Church of St. St., Red Wing, MN 55066; Faith in Action by Bishop David Fellhauer. people Joseph in Red Wing. or Fairview Red Wing Hospice at 1407 W. If ordained in another diocese, when What was the last book you read? “Pat- Working behind the scenes, Kenneth 4th St., Red Wing, MN 55066. were you incardinated into the Diocese of ton: A Genius for War” by Carlo D’Este had insight and fortitude in developing Arrangements: www.mahnfamilyfu- Victoria: N/A What is your favorite spiritual book? the leadership structure for the parish of neralhome.com Assignments: 1999 – 2002, parochial “The Return of the Prodigal Son” by Henri St. Joseph. He was instrumental in start- vicar at St. Philip the Apostle Church in El Nouwen ing the Hispanic Catholic Ministry and Campo; 2002 – 2007, parochial adminis- What is your favorite movie? “The May the souls brought Catholic Charities to Red Wing. trator of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Alamo” (2004) directed by John Lee He was liaison between the Friendship of the faithful in Meyersville and St. Aloysius Church Hancock departed rest in Discerning while calculating (numbers, that is) Peace!

Rev. Michael John Rother – Date and place ordained and by whom: specifically, one such passage would be Hallettsville June 9, 2007, at St. Anthony of Padua in 1John 5:1, 4: “Everyone who believes Palacios by Bishop David Fellhauer that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God, Rev. Michael John If ordained in another diocese, when and everyone who loves the father loves Rother is parochial were you incardinated into the Diocese of [also] the one begotten by him. …[F]or vicar at Sacred Heart Victoria: N/A whoever is begotten by God conquers the Parish and School and Assignments: July 2007 – present, world. And the victory that conquers the Daily St. Mary’s in Halletts- parochial vicar at the following: Sacred world is our faith.” • 315 N. ville; Ascension of Our Heart, Hallettsville; St. Mary, St. Mary; How did you come to know Jesus? By Weekly Main Lord Church, Moravia; Ascension of Our Lord, Moravia; and St. the example of my parents, extended fam- • • Victoria and St. John the Baptist John the Baptist, St. John; 4th Degree ily and my CCD teachers Monthly Church, St. John. Below is his “Year for Knight of Columbus; and KJT member What was your background before the Priests” interview. Receipt and date of papal dignities: seminary (things you did, jobs, etc.)? I What is the date and place of your none was a Matagorda County worker for two (361) 580-2794 birth? November 13, 1975, in Palacios, Published works: none summers, ice plant worker, accounting www.the-inn-on-main.com Texas What are your hobbies or special in- intern for local farmer, summer camp What are your parents’ names and terests: keeping two fish aquariums, cook- counselor and youth minister. where do they live? Bernard and Madeline ing, making rosaries, playing the guitar, Please share a little about your calling Rother of Palacios outdoor activities and sports (especially to the priesthood - how, when, you knew What are your siblings’ names and basketball) it was time to join the seminary? I saw where do they live: Troy Rother, College When was the first time you thought of priesthood as an option in junior high, Station the priesthood? Jr. High to High School and got a nudge from God when I was Kenneth J. What is the name and location of Who influenced or inspired you? First a senior in high school. I spent college French, Sr. your home parish? St. Anthony of Padua, my parents, for teaching me a respect discerning God’s call while obtaining my 1501 E Mockingbird, Palacios for priests and the priesthood. Second, accounting degree. A year after gradua- Ste 102 What schools did you attend and the priests at St. Anthony and St. Mary tion I felt a strong calling to enter and so Victoria, TX 77901 when? High School: Palacios High, at Texas A&M, as well as the ones in entered that fall. PH 361/576-0178 1994; College: Wharton County Junior Palacios. What are some of your favorite expe- College, transferred 1996; Texas A&M What would people be surprised to riences/joys/surprises since becoming a Univ., Bachelor’s of Administration in know about you? I can count to 100 in four priest? The greatest joy is bringing the Accounting, 1999; and Seminary: Holy languages: English (of course), Spanish, sacraments to the people and seeing the Trinity Seminary/Univ. of Dallas, trans- Italian, and Vietnamese. joy, relief, consolation, etc., the Lord ferred 2002; St. Mary Seminary/Univ. of What is your favorite Scripture pas- St. Thomas, Masters of Divinity, 2007 sage? Genesis 1:1-Revelation 22:21. More See Discerning while calculating, p. 4 The Catholic Lighthouse Page 4 — June 2010 VOCATIONS Seminary Burses Seminary burses are a permanent fund used for the education of future priests for the Diocese of Victoria. The goal of each burse is $15,000. The interest from this amount is applied yearly to the education of seminarians. The burses are in memory of or in honor of an individual priest or lay persons, living or deceased. Publication of the burses will appear periodically when new contributions are received. As of May 17, 2010 — St. John the Baptist Church, St. John TOTALS In Memory of Rev. Brian Crookes — General Seminary Burse Seminary Burse #2 Previously reported $96,734.00 Previously reported $4,711.00 Gift from Sacred Heart Federal In memory of Kenneth Besetzny by Credit Union 1,000.00 Al and Donna Hermis 25.00 In memory of Frances Pekar Hermes by In memory of Anton J. Orsak by M/M J.O. Hermes 30.00 Ervin and Bernice Neskora 10.00 In memory of Richard S. Willis by Total $4,746.00 M/M Fred Fischer Jr. 25.00 Total $97,789.00 — St. Patrick Church, Bloomington Seminary Burse NEW BURSE — Rev. Msgr. Edward C. Bartsch Gift to burse by St. Patrick’s Seminary Burse Church, Bloomington $1,000.00 Previously reported $3,685.00 Total $1,000.00 In memory of Rev. Msgr. Edward Bartsch by: Those wishing to begin a burse or to M/M Joseph Neskora 300.00 contribute to an existing seminary burse Kupcak Family Reunion 50.00 may do so by sending their contributions M/M Gary Cerny 100.00 Gift to burse by Raphael’s Refuge with the appropriate burse designation Board of Directors 130.00 to: In memory of Vaclav G. “Jim” Kalina by: Georgia Cerny 10.00 SEMINARY BURSES Stazy Hajek 5.00 DIOCESE OF VICTORIA Total $4,280.00 P. O. BOX 4070 VICTORIA, TX 77903 — Catholic Daughters of America Our Lady Queen of Peace Court #1374 Discerning while Previously reported $4,687.72 In memory of Theresa Bender by calculating CDA Court #1374 55.00 In memory of Dorothy Marek by (numbers, that is) CDA Court #1374 55.00 Continued from p. 3 In memory of Elnora Goetsch by CDA Court #1374 85.00 brings them through the sacraments. I Gift to burse by CDA Court #1374 60.00 also enjoy spending time with the people Total $4,942.72 as they call upon me to celebrate, as well as when they call me in their need. I am — Rev. John C. Peters Seminary Burse #4 able to experience life with them. Previously reported $12,659.00 What was the last book you read? “The Gift in honor of Fr. John Peters 36th anniversary of priesthood 10.00 Lovely Bones” by Alice Sebold Gift in honor of anniversary of What is your favorite spiritual book? death of John & Tillie Peters 10.00 “The Return of the Prodigal Son” by Henri In memory of Kenneth Besetzny by Nouwen George and Irene Knebel 50.00 What is your favorite movie? “Life Total $12,729.00 BUTTERFLIES FOR GOD ON EARTH DAY—The second and third grade is Beautiful” (Italian with English sub- classes at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Schulenburg took part in their an- titles) — Josephat R. Janak Seminary Burse #2 nual butterfly garden project this year with the help of the Schulenburg Garden Who is a hero to you? Father Stanley Previously reported $1,578.77 Club. The club gave a wonderful presentation to the classes and then donated Rother. I didn’t know him, but have read In honor of Fr. Gary Janak’s 22nd Anniversary of Priesthood by: a variety of plants that attract caterpillars, which then turn into butterflies. The and heard his story from many points of Larry and Delores Dornak 20.00 students have been caring for the garden, as well as observing it for caterpil- view. M/M Jimmie Triska 50.00 lars and butterflies each day. This is always a rewarding project to do with the Total $1,648.77 students. Creating the flower garden was a gift to God for Earth Day. WANTED — Rev. Jerome J. Stryk Seminary TO BUY! Previously reported $11,834.50 In memory of Gerald Kalina by: Vocation camp for young men to be held Mrs. Celine Kalina 50.00 Old Stage Mrs. Julia Stryk 10.00 Diocesan Vocation Camp for Young Men, ages 15 – 21 will be held M/M Andrew Stryk 100.00 July 18 – 21. Life Awareness Retreat – Girls Vacation Camp will Back-drop Louis Stryk 100.00 Lad & Helen Muras 50.00 be held July 23 – 25. For more information or to register, please Curtains From Georgia Cerny 10.00 contact (361) 573-0828, ext. 32 or 50. Total $12,154.50 Old Parish To All Of Our Readers: Have A Safe And Blessed Summer Vacation! Halls Contact Bill or Theresa at (979) 543-4653 New formation adviser appointed to Holy Trinity Seminary DALLAS—The Most Reverend Kevin the sponsorship of the Diocese of Corpus recently served as a member of the faculty J. Farrell, bishop of Dallas, has appointed Christi. He attended and graduated from of John Paul II High School in Corpus Ultimate Rev. James Vásquez, a priest of college seminary in 2000 with Christi. His past parochial assignments the Diocese of Corpus Christi, a B.A. in philosophy from St. include Corpus Christi Cathedral and most Getaways to the formation faculty of Holy Charles Borromeo Seminary recently Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish in Savannah - Charleston - Trinity Seminary effective July in Philadelphia, Penn. He Corpus Christi. Jekyll Island - Myrtle Beach 1, 2010. The Most Reverend then completed his graduate Father Michael Olson, the rector of W. Michael Mulvey, bishop of studies in theology with an M. Holy Trinity Seminary, stated that he is September 18-25 Corpus Christi, has released Div. from the University of St. most grateful for the generosity of Bishop Father Vásquez to serve at Thomas while completing his Mulvey in permitting Father Vásquez to Make plans now for this Holy Trinity Seminary in this priestly formation at St. Mary’s come to Dallas to work in this very im- Splendid Southern Coast Tour. capacity. Seminary in Houston, Texas. On portant and rewarding ministry of priestly Father James Vásquez, June 24, 2006, he was ordained formation. Featuring Lunch at 32 years old, is the sixth of to the priesthood in Corpus Father Olson added, “I am overjoyed to Paula Deen’s seven children born to Mr. Rev. James Vasquez Christi Cathedral by the Most welcome Father Vásquez to the formation and Mrs. José Vásquez. Fa- Reverend Edmond Carmody, faculty of Holy Trinity Seminary. I have “The Lady & Sons” Restaurant ther Vásquez, whose parents are Mexican then the bishop of Corpus Christi. personally known Father Vásquez since the immigrants, was born and raised in Cor- Since Father Vásquez’s ordination he fall of 2001; he is a very talented and faith- Pathways with Patti pus Christi, Texas; he is bilingual. After has served as the director of the Family Life ful priest and a man of solid character. I am 334 Jurek Road graduation from a local public high school, Office for the Diocese of Corpus Christi. very grateful for his willingness to serve in Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Father Vásquez entered the seminary under In addition to this position, he has most the work of priestly formation.” 361.552.2695 or 361.920.3216 The Catholic Lighthouse YOUNG ADULTS Page 5 — June 2010

Twenty Something

By Christina Capecchi E-mail: [email protected]

Milestones and inch-stones: the reason we celebrate

I have been anticipating my birthday her local newspaper. She celebrated by with the vigor and vigilance of an 8-year- blogging and bragging and exercising. old. For months I’ve pondered what I will Another reporter signed with a book eat and where I will shop and how I will agent and then took a celebratory hike, dress. I’ve dedicated an entire weekend unplugging from her computer for an to Favorite Things. I’ve even devised a entire day. wish list. My longtime softball coach self- It felt awfully indulgent at first, but published his father’s biography. His kids TWO SEMINARIANS GRADUATE WITH BACHELOR DEGREES—Jacob then I considered how novel the impulse threw him a book launch party, sharing Koether and Scott Hill, Diocese of Victoria seminarians, both from Holy Cross is and vowed to nurture it. If so many their takeaways over red wine. Parish in Bay City and both attending Franciscan University of Steubenville birthdays have slipped by quietly, the When we celebrate these moments, (Ohio), graduated with bachelor of arts degrees. Jacob graduated with a BA desire to celebrate this one – just another we mark time together. We echo Mary’s in philosophy and catechetics, while Scott graduated with a BA in philosophy. notch along my twenties – may be worth Magnificat. Our gratitude becomes poetry This fall, both will be Theology 1 students at St. Mary’s Seminary in Houston. heeding. and, in turn, praise. “My soul proclaims Pictured above, at Steubenville, are Father Dan Morales, Diocese of Victoria The past year seems to merit celebra- the greatness of the Lord,” we sing. “The director of vocations; Jacob Koether; Scott Hill; and Father Ken Cienik, S.A., tion. I experienced the highs and the lows mighty one has done great things for me, director of the pre-theologate program at Franciscan University. Congratula- more acutely: late nights, early mornings, and holy is his name.” tions to our seminarians! and a few leisurely weekends that rolled It was Mary, after all, our most gra- by with no plans and great fun. cious advocate, who prompted Jesus’ first I bought more flowers, whose bloom I miracle at the wedding in Cana, pointing studied and relished like never before. out, “There is no wine.” She wanted the Employment Non-Discrimination Act I settled into a home perched beside an celebration to continue, and so did her son. old oak, and just as I am looking up at its Today we remember that impulse, the sec- seen jeopardizing religious freedom winding branches silhouetted against the ond luminous mystery of the Rosary. By Catholic News Service that under no circumstances can homo- sky, so too am I sinking roots. Mary suffered and she celebrated, WASHINGTON (CNS) — A letter sexual acts be approved. The early spring hydrated my brittle because joy involves grief in a well-lived from the chairmen of three committees of The letter was signed by Archbishop parts. I have marveled over the way hu- life. the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., chair- midity heals, relaxing the tightly-wound That’s what I’m striving for this birth- has stated the bishops’ opposition to the man of the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee bands in my chest. I am laughing more day, why I keep a bottle of champagne Employment Non-Discrimination Act be- for the Defense of Marriage; Bishop Wil- readily, and when anger flashes, I seem to in the fridge. I’m ready at a moment’s cause of the bill’s potential to “jeopardize liam F. Murphy of Rockville Centre, N.Y., have greater odds of holding my tongue. notice. our religious freedom to live our faith and chairman of the USCCB Committee on This year I worked harder, prayed moral tenets in today’s society.” Domestic Justice and Human Develop- harder and loved harder – which probably Capecchi is a freelance writer from The bishops added that the measure, ment; and Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl means I lived better. So if I feel older, that Inver Grove Heights, Minn. She can be known as ENDA, could be used to justify of Washington, chairman of the USCCB may be why. And it’s worth toasting. reached at www.ReadChristina.com. legal protection for same-sex marriage, Committee on Doctrine. We’re in the season that celebrates based on similar state-based nondiscrimi- They said the church is “ardently op- landmarks with wedding bells and gradu- Newly designed nation laws. posed to all unjust discrimination” against ation parties, and we are following the The bill would add sexual orientation people based on sexual orientation, but script, sending cards with doves and Catholic Lighthouse to the list of individual characteristics that said the church also teaches sex outside of eagles, starbursts and fireworks. would bar employers from discriminating traditional marriage between a man and a But my desire to celebrate is not about Web page against. woman is morally wrong. milestones: It’s about inch-stones, the “We cannot support any bill — such as The letter referred to one section in the small steps that take courage, the times Continued from p. 1 ENDA in its current form — that would Catechism of the Catholic Church, which you hold your breath and tip toe along. legally affirm and specially protect any said that “no one should be an object of Scootches, not leaps. Catholic News Service’s “Movie Reviews,” sexual conduct outside of marriage,” said scorn, hatred, or violence for any reason, Recognizing an inch-stone is like “Word to Life” column on the Sunday the letter, dated May 19 and sent to indi- including sexual inclination,” and that the catching a butterfly; it requires attentive- Readings, and the latest Catholic news. vidual members of Congress. church stood committed to avoid “every ness and good timing and brings a sense To keep Catholics up-to-date with how The bishops restated “two basic tenets” sign of unjust discrimination in their re- of wonder, allowing us to feel the warm their faith can influence the world around of the church — that “persons with a ho- gard.” But Catholic teaching cannot be breeze of the Holy Spirit and see God’s them, please visit the Texas Catholic mosexual inclination” must be treated with “equated with ‘unjust discrimination,’” it hand in our lives. Conference information, which includes “respect, compassion and sensitivity” and added. We’re usually too busy to notice an updates on the Catholic Church in Texas, inch-stone passing by, so when we do, the US, and the world, as well as informa- and we feel that desire to celebrate, we tion and action alerts pertaining to our should honor it. public policy priorities. Under National Invisible Braces Day I know a widower who is raising nine and World Church, one may click onto the July 2, 2010 kids, and he celebrates every Sunday with link to the United States Conference of Mass and brunch. He fries bacon, plays Catholic Bishops’ Web site or go directly rock, and everyone dances. to the Vatican Web site. $500 Off Invisible Braces A reporter friend won a blogging award I hope you will utilize The Catholic exactly one year after being laid off from Lighthouse Web page to take advantage Goliad Dental Care of keeping informed of “All things Catho- Dr. Dan Garza, DDS Single women lic” – from following the pope, to learning (361) 645-2381 what the bishops are saying to Washington, www.goliaddentalcare.com invited for Come & to being aware of movie ratings and what Church personnel think of them before you See Week go, to taking a virtual tour of the Sistine Call now to see if you would be a good Chapel. Candidate for Invisible Braces Indiana—Come & See Week - The Sis- ters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana, It’s all there. 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Life — Health The Catholic Lighthouse Page 6 — June 2010 DIOCESE Faith has little more than zero value except for their acceptance is dependent on extending 85% of HIV transmission and some protec- sexual favors. Refusing to engage in casual Point tion against gonorrhea in men. We know sex is a way of culling out persons whose that a lot of things that condoms fail to only interest is to use the other. The other protect against can hurt and even kill you. is an image and likeness of God and must However, we hope that condoms will prove never become an object of use. By Rev. Msgr. James C. Brunner to be effective if we search Women should Do you want a safe-sex Vicar General, Diocese of Victoria long and hard enough. Mean- routine that really works? For past articles: www.stmaryvic.com/desk.htm while, use those condoms and never believe that Here is the secret formula enjoy yourselves. It is intoler- their acceptance (secret because it is mainly able that religious bluenoses is dependent on hidden in safe-sex education Safe Sex, Anyone? who advocate abstinence are extending sexual presentations): Remain ab- right.” Millions of living and favors. Refusing to stinent until marriage so that breathing human beings are you will not be affected by an engage in casual I t is safe to say that much “safe- revolver and leaves the other five empty. lulled into believing that latex STD. Marry a non-infected sex” education in the US is basically train- Then the idiot gamester rolls the chamber, can save them from death and sex is a way of partner. Practice fidelity in ing in correct condom use. In June 2000, points the gun to his head, and pulls the trig- disease. At least they were culling out persons marriage. Follow that advice four federal agencies, US Agency for ger, hoping to find an empty chamber where living and breathing before whose only and you will never acquire International Development, Food and Drug the weapon will click harmlessly. Other- acting on the bad advice. interest is to use an STD from your sexual Violations of chastity are activity nor will you pass one Administration, Center for Disease Control wise the person loses the game because he the other. and Prevention, and the National Institutes blows his head off. The fact that in Russian violations of genuine love. along to your children. of Health cooperated in a study on the effec- roulette there is only a one-in-six chance of True love would never en- Also learn that Christian tiveness of condoms in preventing spread death does not give much motivation for danger the beloved. Sex outside marriage morality is not an arbitrary and capricious of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). playing it or recommending it to others. puts the so-called beloved at risk either set of rules designed to stymie your plea- A group of 28 researchers Anyone seriously interested of pregnancy or disease not to mention sure. It is an expression of a loving Father from the four agencies did The two diseases for in preserving life would divine condemnation. True love wants the concerned about your physical as well as a comprehensive study of which condoms offer advise against playing the best for the other person. Sex undertaken your spiritual well being. Sound morality 138 peer-reviewed papers partial protection game at all. Why is not the for the purpose of mere sexual pleasure is is good medicine and good social policy. on the eight most preva- constitute only same advice given to the a use of the other person and not a true act It enhances the present life as well as lent sexually transmit- two percent of all sexually active where the of love. Women should never believe that eternal life. ted diseases: HIV, gonor- odds of survival are roughly heterosexual STD rhea, chlamydia, syphilis, the same? Advising them to With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, cases in the US. That chancroid, trichomoniasis, use condoms “correctly and The Diocese of Victoria, genital herpes, and human means that they are consistently” is equivalent Together with the family of papillomavirus (HPV). no protection for the to saying, “Don’t accept The US Department of other 98 percent of less than 85% protection Health and Human Servic- in sex.” Why not the 100% Lawrence Earl Hoelscher es issued a report of their cases. protection offered by ab- findings July 20, 2001. stinence? Cordially invites you to his ordination to the The importance of the study can be The study found that condoms were Order of the Diaconate seen from a summary paragraph from the effective in reducing the risk of gonorrhea report: in men but not in women. Through the imposition of hands and “Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), The protective value of condoms rela- the invocation of the Holy Spirit by including HIV, are common, important, and tive to other STDs was virtually zero. For The Most Reverend David E. Fellhauer, J.C.D., Ph.D. preventable causes of morbidity, mortal- example, the report stated, “For HPV, Bishop of the Diocese of Victoria in Texas ity, disability, lost-productivity, and health the panel concluded that there was no Saturday, care costs. In the United States, more than epidemiological evidence that condom 65 million individuals are living with an use reduced the risk of HPV.” The same July 10, 2010 STD, the majority of which are incurable was true for herpes, Chlamydia, chancroid, 10:30 a.m. viral infections. Approximately 15 million trichomoniasis and syphilis. St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church new sexually transmitted infections occur Twenty million Americans are infected 304 West Church Street annually in the U.S. In the United States, with HPV, making it the most common El Campo, Texas 77437 approximately 493,000 individuals have STD in the US. Its primary symptom is died from AIDS, and 800,000-900,000 genital warts, which are often pre-cancer- people are living with HIV disease. Many ous growths. It is the cause of nearly all Larry Hoelscher was instituted an Acolyte at St. Philip the Apostle Church in El sexually transmitted infections can cause cervical cancer. Annually 15,000 women Campo on Dec. 6. He will be ordained to the diaconate as a permanent deacon adverse pregnancy outcomes including are diagnosed with cervical cancer and for the Diocese of Victoria July 10, 2010. His wife, Patricia, and he have three miscarriages, stillbirths, intrauterine growth 5,000 women die from this disease. adult children. restriction and perinatal (mother-to-infant) The two diseases for which condoms infections. Some STDs can cause infertil- offer partial protection constitute only two Visit the 122- ity or lead to ectopic pregnancy among percent of all heterosexual STD cases in St. John year-old church women and one, the human papillomavirus, the US. That means that they are no protec- can cause cervical Millions of living and tion for the other 98 and anogenital cancer. percent of cases. Parish Picnic Furthermore, other breathing human beings Correct and con- STDs facilitate HIV are lulled into believing that sistent condom us- Sunday, July 4, 2010 transmission.” latex can save them from age is the “safe-sex” Mass at 9:00 a.m. The outcome of death and disease. educators’ primary, St. John’s Parish Hall the study on the ef- if not their only, tool. FM 957 — 6 miles SW of Schulenburg fectiveness of condoms? Although the Indeed, they rhapsodize about condoms researchers did not use these words, a with teachers telling students to “eroticize Flag Raising Ceremonies at 10:00 a.m. fair summary would be: “Condoms don’t condom use with partner … use condoms American Legion and VFW members work very well in preventing transmission as a method of foreplay … act sexy/sensual Vietnam Veterans and all persons interested in the patriotic cause are invited of STDs.” when putting the condom on….” When used “correctly and consistently” A report that absolutely gutted the Stew & Fried-Chicken condoms reduced heterosexual HIV in- effectiveness of their main tool and un- Dinner at 10:30 a.m. fection rates by 85 percent. There is no dermined the foundation of their careers, Plates - Adults $7.00 • Children $4.50 information on homosexual infection rates crusades, lives, and livelihoods should where, reportedly, condom failure is much compel them to re-evaluate their program Auction LIVE MUSIC Raffleat 1:00- 9:00 p.m. p.m. higher. and offer different advice on sexual activ- Starting at 10:30 a.m. The researchers triumphantly reported ity. In preaching use of condoms for safe “strong evidence for the effectiveness of sex they are worse than snake oil salesmen • The Shiner Hobo Band condoms in reducing sexually transmitted because they know that their product is al- • Czech and Then Some HIV.” Excuse me for not sharing their en- most worthless for most STDs. Approving • The Dujka Brothers thusiasm. Eighty-five percent is admittedly casual sex with a condom is destructive. • Red Ravens better than zero, but that still leaves 15% The 2001 study wrote, “…(T)he absence of unprotected from a deadly and currently definitive conclusions reflected inadequa- • Games incurable disease. That is approximately cies of the evidence available and should the percentage of protection from death in not be interpreted as proof of the adequacy • Train Rides • Free Dance Russian roulette. or inadequacy of the condom to reduce the • Drinks For those who may not know what risks of STDs….” Translation: “We cannot Under Pavilion Russian roulette is, it is a “game” where find any evidence in 138 peer-reviewed • Hamburgers one puts one bullet into the chamber of a medical studies that what we are selling Web site: www.stjohnpicnic.com • Cakewalk & More The Catholic Lighthouse CATECHESIS Page 7 — June 2010 Diocese of Victoria Twenty-third Annual Conference Question Corner for Catechesis and Ministry By Father John Dietzen Catholic News Service Emerging Trends in Catholic Youth Ministry: The Pain and the Promise Authentic and superstitious devotions Have you noticed the changes in young people over the past ten years? Q. I am a former Protestant, now saw a film and was honestly mortified. Adolescents seem to be in another world most of the time. Keynote presenter Catholic for 10 years. I’ve come to real- It described the graces one receives on Mr. Robert (Bob) McCarty recently stated, “Our pastoral ministry with ize there are fundamentalists and zealots Mercy Sunday (Sunday after Easter) as young people in schools and in parish religious education programs has in every denomination. Somehow, this essentially an eighth sacrament, how been greatly affected by the post modern context.” In his keynote address, seems connected to a rejection of grace, people must say certain prayers exactly McCarty will identify several critical factors impacting our ministry to when these groups apparently thrive on in a specific format to receive the graces youth, characteristics of millennial spirituality, and elements of a new map the feeling they have it right and one can of God’s mercy. for effectively responding to young people throughout their lifelong, faith journey. “earn” a special position with God only When do promoters of these “devo- The Diocese of Victoria will sponsor the Twenty-third Annual Conference for Cateche- by adopting their ideas, which typically tions” go too far and become just another sis and Ministry at Holy Family Parish in Victoria on Saturday, September 25, 2010. The involve a bunch of legalistic require- extreme group? (New York) one-day congress is for all adults. A multitude of workshops will be presented throughout ments. the day. Recently, in the Easter season, I A. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon Catholic vendors will also be available. for Catholics (or people of other faiths for that matter) to become so enamored Summer: A Time to Explore, Grow, and Learn with a particular expression of faith that they want to freeze it and make it, as you Do something special this summer. Attend a Pastoral Institute class. The Diocese of Victoria through the Pastoral Institute Short- say, an eighth sacrament, nearly necessary Term Program is offering theological and catechetical classes in parishes throughout the diocese. All classes except the Church class for salvation for everyone else. That’s will be using the Echoes of Faith Plus program, which is a basic level video-assisted resource for the formation and enrichment of understandable perhaps, given human catechists in parishes and Catholic schools. The five theology modules (classes) are excellent for adult faith formation and enrichment. nature, but spiritually unhealthy at the Each module has a companion booklet ($4.00), which contains a CD of the material covered in the class. Companion booklets are very least. available at the Diocesan Catechetical Office and at the class sites. Some structured forms of prayer have Take time this summer to attend the class or classes being offered in your parish or neighboring parishes. Catholics are often accused become accepted by long tradition in the of not knowing their faith or not being able to fully explain their beliefs when asked by non-Catholics or others. These classes are church. Even these, however, need to be offered every summer because recent Church documents remind us that, as Catholics, learning and growing in our faith is a life-long understood correctly or they might become journey. To register, please e-mail [email protected] or call (361) 573-0828. seen as a sort of magic. Novenas are a good illustration. Nine Pastoral Institute Summer Short-term Classes consecutive days of prayer as a sign of faith and expression of persevering trust June 2 & 9 The Learner 6 - 9 pm St. John/Moravia (Rectory) in God’s love can be an excellent way of June 8 Person of the Catechist 6:30 - 9:30 pm Sts. Peter & Paul/Meyersville laying our petitions, praise and thanksgiv- June 9, 16, & 23 Understanding the Revised 6:30 - 8:30 pm St. Patrick/Bloomington (Heritage Rm) ing before the Lord. Roman Missal (non-Echoes) We do not, however, attribute anything June 12 Church 9 am - 3 pm OL of Sorrows/Victoria * (CCD center) miraculous or automatic in the number nine. When we become wrapped up in June 14 & 21 The Scriptures 6 - 9 pm St. Mary/Victoria (activity center) pious specifics, they become hard to dis- June 16 Person of the Catechist 6 - 9 pm Sts. Peter & Paul/Plum tinguish from plain superstition. June 16 & 30 I Believe/We Believe 6 - 9 pm St. John/Moravia (rectory) According to one popular devotion, June 17 Methods 7/8 6 - 8 pm OL of Sorrows/Victoria (CCD center) for example, we are told that “families who keep a holy hour of reconciliation on June 19 Methods 3/4 10 am - 12 pm OL of Sorrows/Victoria (CCD center) Thursdays and Fridays will receive a spe- June 19 Methods 5/6 10 am - 12 pm OL of Sorrows/Victoria (CCD center) cial grace through which (Mary) will free June 22 Catholic Morality 9:30 am - 3:30 pm St. Anthony/Palacios ** a member of their family from purgatory June 22 & 24 Sacraments 6 - 9 pm Our Lady of Victory/Victoria (RE building) within eight days, if one of them keeps one day of fasting on bread and water.” June 23 & 30 Prayer and Spirituality 5:30 - 8:30 pm Sacred Heart/Hallettsville Those who fast thus on Mondays will June 26 The Scriptures 9 am - 3 pm OL of Lourdes/Victoria * (RE building) free a priest from purgatory. Those “who June 29 Prayer & Spirituality 9:30 am - 3:30 pm St. Anthony/Palacios** say one Hail Mary during November will June 29 Getting Started as a Catechist 6 - 9 pm Chancery/Victoria free 10 souls from the place of suffering.” (Another common element in most of June 30 Roles of the Catechist 6 - 9 pm Chancery/Victoria these unusual devotions is their eccentric July 1 Person of the Catechist 6 - 9 pm Chancery/Victoria fascination with purgatory.) July 6 & 8 Prayer & Spirituality 6:30 - 9:30 pm St. Anthony/Columbus (cafeteria) Nothing in Catholic tradition or teach- July 7 Methods 1 & 2 6:30 - 8:30 pm Holy Family/Victoria (RE building) ing gives basis or credence to this brand of spirituality. July 7 Methods 3 & 4 6:30 - 8:30 pm Holy Family/Victoria (RE building) At what point does this expression of July 7 Methods 5 & 6 6:30 - 8:30 pm Holy Family/Victoria (RE building) “religion” cease to be spiritually authentic July 7 Methods 7 & 8 6:30 - 8:30 pm Holy Family/Victoria (RE building) and healthy? St. Thomas Aquinas says it July 8 & 15 Catholic Morality 6 - 9 pm OL of Sorrows/Victoria (CCD center) is when one carries religion too far, giv- ing more importance to external details July 8 & 15 The Learner 6:30 - 9:30 pm Holy Cross/E. Bernard (RE building) of religious observance than to what is July 10 Roles of the Catechist 9 am - 12:00 pm St. John/Hungerford going on in the heart (Summa Theologiae July 13 & 14 Sacraments 6 - 9 pm Holy Rosary/Hostyn II-II, 93, 2). July 13 & 15 Church 6 - 9 pm St. Joseph, Yoakum In other words, it happens when we no longer understand our relationship with July 14 & 21 The Scriptures 5:30 - 8:30 pm Sacred Heart/Hallettsville God as an interpersonal one of trust, love July 19 & 21 Liturgy 6:00 - 9:00 pm Chancery/Victoria and caring, and begin to treat God as some July 20 & 22 The Learner 6:30 - 9:30 pm St. Anthony/Columbus (cafeteria) “thing,” a guaranteed source of magic if July 21 Methods 7 & 8 6:30 - 8:30 pm Sacred Heart/Flatonia only he is invoked and manipulated with proper invocations and rituals. July 24 Methods 1 & 2 9:30 - 11:30 am St. John/Hungerford What you experienced is one more July 27 & 29 I Believe, We Believe 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Chancery/Victoria indication that we Catholics need to ex- July 28 Methods 5 & 6 6:30 - 8:30 pm Sacred Heart/Flatonia amine carefully and intelligently whatever July 28 & 29 Prayer & Spirituality 6 - 9 pm St. Agnes/Edna affects our faith, no matter how spiritual and devout the source appears to be. August 3 & 5 Liturgy 6:30 - 9:30 pm St. Philip/El Campo (A free brochure in English or Spanish, August 3 & 10 I Believe/We Believe 6 - 9 pm Sts. Cyril & Methodius/Shiner (activity center) answering questions Catholics ask about August 4 Roles of the Catechist 6 - 9 pm St. Agnes/Edna baptism practices and sponsors, is avail- August 4 Methods 1 & 2 7 - 9 pm St. Philip/El Campo able by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Father John Dietzen, Box August 4 Methods 3 & 4 7 - 9 pm St. Philip/El Campo 3315, Peoria, IL 61612.) August 4 Methods 5 & 6 7 - 9 pm St. Philip/El Campo (Questions may be sent to Father August 4 Methods 7 & 8 7 - 9 pm St. Philip/El Campo Dietzen at the same address, or e-mail: * Bring a sack lunch ** Lunch provided [email protected].) The Catholic Lighthouse Page 8 —June 2010 DIOCESE Sisterly Thoughts

By Sister Mildred Truchard, IWBS

Soul Work – Striving for that Gold!

L ast month we looked at some support and encouragement. ways that we can strive for spiritual gold Perhaps the most difficult exercises of -the prize that we hope to claim as we come the spiritual works are those of forgiving to the finish line of earthly life. We saw how offences willingly and bearing wrongs KJT members present donation to the American Legion. Pictured (front row, from body works -the corporal works of mercy patiently. Do we carry grudges that destroy left) KJT youth Rhett Ahrens, Isaac Prihoda and Nickolas Prihoda; (back, from that are done on behalf of our brothers and relationships with others – even our loved left) KJT representatives Matthew Prihoda, James Prihoda, Ty Ahrens and JoAnna sisters- are also actually done to Jesus. At ones? Do we even run the risk of jeopar- Rogers holding son Paul Lee Rogers; and Legion officers James Brossmann, first the Last Judgment, we will know that we dizing our own health and the happiness of vice commander; James Hatfield, commander; Bob Heinrich, executive commit- have achieved that spiritual gold when we those about us by harboring resentments? tee member; Louis Nitschke, chaplain; and Jim Chapman and Willy Schmidt, hear the words, “Come into the Kingdom If so, let us ask the forgiving Jesus to give executive committee members. Sticker photo by Lisa Mederos … for when I was hungry, you … .” us the grace to forgive, and if possible, rec- However, we are more than our bodies oncile with those who may have hurt us. As Legion building fund receives donation from KJT with their bodily needs. We are composed far as bearing wrongs patiently, we might of body and soul. Therefore let us include want to try to remedy a wrongful situation; LA GRANGE—St. Augustine KJT The KJT (Catholic Union of Texas) was some soul work –the spiritual works of however, if we cannot, then we must resign Society 129 of La Grange, Texas, presented founded in July 1889 by some 150 Catholic mercy- in our training for our quest for ourselves, and ask God to help us face and a $1,700 check to the American Legion immigrants in Bluff, Texas (now Hostyn). spiritual gold. endure the hardships that life presents. rebuilding fund at the Legion’s meeting on Today, the fraternal benefit society has over Our first exercise is the spiritual work of We all have opportunities to comfort the Tuesday, May 4, 2010. The check represents 18,000 members. Open to all Christians, the instructing the ignorant. Now this exercise sorrowful (or afflicted) through our efforts $1,450 in proceeds raised at a turkey shoot society provides insurance, annuities, IRAs, is not only for the professional teachers to alleviate their sufferings by offering aid the society held on April 18 and a matching home and farm loans, and other benefits to among us; rather all of us are called to this and support. Also, our physical presence, grant of $250 received from the KJT home members, as well as sponsoring KJT family task. How often do we teach through our a simple message, or a promise to pray office. Special acknowledgment goes to the day, a youth camp and scholarships. example and our patiently facing of the for them can let those who suffer know prize donors for the turkey shoot. challenges that life presents? How often that they are not forgotten. Our offering of do we utilize opportunities to help little prayer for them leads us to our final spiritual Grand re-opening, formal blessing ones with their homework or to answer exercise: to pray for the living and the dead. their curious questions? Do we volunteer There is no limit to this exercise: we can of renovated Presidio Museum to work in our parishes and communities pray at liturgical services, at community with young people, with adult literacy, and prayers, in our families and in the depth set for June 8 other educational projects? Do we take of our hearts. Short little prayers, called GOLIAD—Politicians, historians, directors of the Presidio La Bahia Founda- advantage of opportunities to share our aspirations, for others can be a part of our archeologists, re-enactors, news media tion, are sponsoring the lunch. The com- knowledge with our peers, neighbors, or life. These aspirations “pierce the heavens and tourists will gather in Goliad Tuesday, pany’s barbecue team, the Farm Industrial co-workers? like arrows”. If we develop this attitude June 8, for the grand re-opening, ribbon Good Guys, will prepare the food. Our exercise of the spiritual works of of prayer, we can be said to be “praying cutting and formal blessing of the Presidio The walled bastion, a crucial structure in admonishing the sinner and counseling always”. What a wonderful way to become La Bahia Museum, over which nine flags Spanish, Mexican and Texas colonial histo- the doubtful might be limited by our lack spiritually “fit” and on the way to achieving have flown. ries, was re-located to its hilltop site beside of specialized training; however we can that spiritual gold. Bishop David Fellhauer of the Diocese the San Antonio River in 1749. In 1836 it be helpful through our example of living a During this month of June, let us salute of Victoria, which owns the 289-year-old became central to the bloodiest chapter Christian lifestyle and utilizing the Sacra- all fathers who are called to be the spiritual National Historic Landmark, will formally of the Texas Revolution – “The Goliad ments. We can also help through our non- leaders in their families. Happy Fathers’ bless the museum. It was fully renovated Massacre.” The Mexican Army executed judgmental listening and by our Christian Day! at a cost of more than $500,000 during the 342 Texians who had surrendered after the past 3½ years. See http://www.presidio- nearby Battle of Coleto Creek. OCYP holds workshop for Youth Protection trainers labahia.org/ “Thanks to the generosity of members Continued from p. 2 Activities begin with a ribbon cutting at of The Presidio La Bahia Foundation, its ing the newly promulgated Policy and cies and procedure overviews, Melissa 10:30 a.m. at the museum entrance. Newton advisory board, the Friends of the Fort and Procedure Resource Manual for Youth Min- Perales, director for the Office of Child M. Warzecha, director of the Presidio since numerous individuals and area founda- istry and Catechetical Programs. Sample and Youth Protection, introduced presenters 1991, and museum designer Drew Pat- tions,” the Presidio, museum and portions quizzes depicting real life situations were from the areas’ child protection agencies: terson of Drew Patterson Studios, Austin, of Our Lady of Loreto Chapel have under- administered and reviewed. The manual The Hope of South Texas, Mid-Coast will comment on the re-design before the gone the most extensive refurbishing in provides an overview of youth ministry, Crisis Center-Family Violence Programs, blessing and re-opening to the public. more than half a century,” said Warzecha, visions and goals of catechesis, pastoral Mid-Coast Crisis Center-Drug and Alcohol A recently acquired, 250-year-old also president of the foundation. care, diocesan policies and procedures, Prevention Program, Escape School Ab- bronze cannon will salute the occasion. The fort features eight-foot stone walls, housing policies and procedures, travel duction Prevention Program, and our new Lunch will be served on the Quadrangle parapets, historic cannons and contains policies and procedures and forms required presenter, The Harbor, from Port Lavaca. grounds to invited guests and to visitors the chapel with its bell tower, ancient reli- by the diocese. The manual is available Each gave details concerning the mission who have made advance reservations by gious statue and stunning fresco. All were through the Youth Office and it may be and goals of their program. calling 361-645-3742 or writing presidiola- restored to their 1836 appearance in the downloaded via the diocesan Web-site at To see full story, please go to: “Extra, [email protected]. The Presidio is one mile mid-1960s with funds from the Kathryn www.victoriadiocese.org . Extra: Read All About It” at www.victoria- south of Goliad on U.S. Hwy. 183 (77A). Stoner O’Connor Foundation. Following the rules, regulations, poli- diocese.org/lighthouse/lighthouse.htm. Sally and David Johnson of Goliad, “The exhibits have been re-designed with new, museum-quality cases and light- ABCATS Travel ing, and all interiors have been repainted; Reporting If you or someone you know has been sexually abused by murals and decorations refreshed; the floors Abuse a member of the clergy or other church personnel, you can repaired and re-sealed; and the gift shop “Great Train Ride” register a complaint. expanded,” Warzecha emphasized. San Antonio - “The soldiers’ barracks have been up- Montréal, Quebec • Call the Chancery at (361) 573-0828 and ask to speak with the bishop or graded and the entry and museum are now Sleeping Quarters, the chancellor; more wheelchair accessible. ‘The Quarters,’ which formally housed officers and later Dining Car or • Call Rev. Gary Janak (979) 543-3770 or Sr. Emilie Eilers (361) 575-7111, priests, can accommodate four persons for 6 Nights in Hotels Coordinators of Pastoral Care and Outreach; overnight stays in one of the most historic Tour Chicago, Niagara Falls or – and eerie – lodgings in America.” A recent four-minute video of the 28 Sept.-7 Oct. 2010 • Write to: Most Rev. David E. Fellhauer Diocese of Victoria Presidio La Bahia de Goliad, its story and P.O. Box 4070 Living History Program, can be accessed at: Victoria, TX 77903 http://www.kiiitv.com/news/86213732. Mark your letter “Personal and Confidential” html. A March feature news release and 10 color digital images with captions are at: We will also help you bring your concerns to Church officials outside the diocese http://www.prweb.com/releases/Texas- Call Jim or Malvina Slovak if the abuse occurred elsewhere and you now reside in the Diocese of Victoria. Revolution/Massacre-Re-enactment/ ABCATS Travel 361-578-0828 prweb3715064.htm. Go to The Catholic If you are unsure about bringing a complaint or would like further information, e-mail: [email protected] Lighthouse Web site, click on June issue, and please contact: Rev. Gary Janak at (979) 543-3770. www.abcatstravel.com go to this story on page 8 and click on links. The Catholic Lighthouse TEENS Page 9 — June 2010 Youth Calendar of Events June 6 — Rocky Mountain High parent/ participants meeting - 3:00 p.m at the Chancery in Victoria June 13-15 — 1st Session - Camp David Junior High Camp June 16 — Camp David Elementary Camp June 16 - 18 — 2nd Session - Camp David Junior High Camp June 28 - July 1 — Discipleship Week July 3-11 — Rocky Mountain High, Colorado July 18-21 — Diocesan Vocation Camp for Young Men ages 15-21 (or those who will be sophomores in high school) will be held July 18-21. July 23-25 — Life Awareness Retreat — Girls Vocation Camp

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PERFECT CCD ATTENDANCE SINCE KINDERGARTEN—Kasey Steffek, a junior in the CCD program of Sacred Heart Parish in Hallettsville, was recognized at the May 5, 2010, Mass for having accomplished a Perfect Attendance Record Important! Summer Trip Regulations for the past 12 years of CCD, from Kindergarten to 11th grade (the last year of Please remember the travel require- For out of state travel - please remem- instruction). Along with a plaque inscribed with his accomplishment, he also ments in the diocesan Policy and Procedure ber that a notarized permission form is received a certificate and framed picture of the Divine Mercy. Kasey, pictured Resource Manual (see page 59-62 of the required - copies are available in both PDF above with his pastor, Father John Peters, is a junior at Hallettsville High School manual) before planning your summer and Word on the Diocese of Victoria Web and is the son of Ricky and Barbara Steffek. Congratulations to Kasey and his youth events. site in the Office of Youth and Young Adult supportive family. Itineraries and chaperone lists are due to Ministry section. the Office of Youth Ministry and the Office Just a reminder - The diocesan insurance of Child and Youth Protection two weeks states that 15 Passenger Vans MAY NOT be Coming of Age prior to a trip. used to transport young people or adults. aside when your friends call. Make this summer the most amazing, By Karen Osborne Make a low-budget action movie with fun-filled and productive summer ever. Catholic News Service your friends, paint a mural or take a camp- Reinvention, advancing your dreams, ing trip. Make a pact to visit all of the free discovering your talents and becoming the summer music festivals or state parks you independent and awesome person you were Easy ways to beat summer boredom can, or beat your favorite video games. meant to be is all up to you. Summer is straight ahead, with long, number of other talents. This is a great way Do whatever keeps you safe, together and Have fun! gorgeous days of fun in the sun, of ice to get experience while having fun doing having fun! cream and sleeping in, of hanging out what you love. Many community agencies find that Sacred Heart band, with friends — and moments of utter You can also be your own boss by summer is the perfect time to fix up their tennis and art do well in boredom. starting a neighborhood business that cares buildings or expand their programs, and At the beginning, summer stretches out for yards, maintains neighbors’ pools or charities welcome the help of enthusiastic 2010 TAPPS in front of you like a world waiting to be babysits. teens with new ideas. HALLETTSVILLE—The Sacred Heart conquered. But boredom does end up creep- Many parents who work during the day Grab a few friends and call a charity you Catholic High School in Hallettsville par- ing into the picture after awhile. are desperate for help with their children like or one that would benefit from your ticipated in the TAPPS State Instrumental Maybe your parents can’t or won’t during the summer. They would love the talents. Find out how you could help. Music Contest April 16, 2010, at Mary drive you places, your friends are at camp trusted help of someone they know. Hardin-Baylor University in Belton, Texas. or busy, or there’s nothing on television. These activities rarely interfere The band received a 2nd Division in the The boredom creeps in like an insidious with summer parties or gatherings with Jr. and Sr. High concert competition and a 2nd Division in thief, stealing your fun and your summer. friends. the sight-reading competition. What then? You could try something new or start Girls Retreat The Sacred Heart Jazz combo also Here are some ways to fill some of the a hobby you’ve always wanted to try but received a 2nd Division rating at the state boring hours with activities that will make never had the time during the frenetic, The Sisters of the Incarnate Word contest. you feel good about yourself, help you get responsibility-filled school year. and Blessed Sacrament At the state competition, points are into college, earn a little pocket change and I spent a few summers doing theater. awarded for 1st Division ratings on solos Invite you and your parents even provide you with a little fun along One of my friends used the summer to learn and ensembles, as well as 1st Division rat- to visit us on the way. how to play the guitar; this was something ings in concert and sight reading and jazz July 25, 2010 One easy way to beat summer boredom she always wanted to do. Another friend band. The points are totaled, and the school Starting the day with is to get a part-time job. While it doesn’t took a summer class in karate. One even with the most points is awarded Overall Mass at 8:30 a.m. sound like the most glamorous way to hung out with a summer softball league State Champion in their classification. The Ending the day with Evening Praise spend your two months of freedom, it has because she was too focused on other Sacred Heart Indian Band won the Overall at 5:00 p.m. two major upsides: It keeps you busy and things during the school year to participate State Champion for Class 2A. This is the Join us for Information, it gives you money to spend. in sports. sixth time for the band to win the state Games, Stories, Food Working at your favorite store can get Who knows? This could be the summer championship. you sweet discounts on clothes, books, you discover a new passion or a possible For more information contact: The Hallettsville Sacred Heart tennis music, movies and video games. You could career you never knew existed. Sister Louise Marie Jones team had a strong showing at the TAPPS also try an outdoor job as a lifeguard or a Try a new home-based hobby such as [email protected] state tournament with the girls’ team plac- park landscaper. writing, making models, cooking/baking or www.iwbsvictoria.org ing second overall behind Marble Falls Many kids’ summer recreation pro- engaging in crafts or photography. You can Faith Academy. grams hire teens who know how to play pick up these hobbies easily at home when Incarnate Word Convent In the TAPPS State Art Contest, Ethan sports or operate computers or have a the boredom pangs come on and put them 1101 NE Water St. Svetlik placed 1st in On-site Photography, Victoria, TX 77901 2nd in Applied Design and 3rd in Sculp- (361) 575-7111 ture. Knights of Columbus #9088 presents: Readin’ — ’Ritin’ — Reelin’ 8th Annual 3 R’s Fishing Tournament Proceeds to go to Nazareth Academy, Victoria, Texas Hole Sponsorships July 30 and 31, 2010 — Port O’Connor $100 Fishermen and non-fishermen alike are invited for great fellowship and fun! $50 Join by either entering a team in the $25 tournament, becoming a sponsor, or donating items for the auction, raffle, or Call: door prizes. 361-552-6140 For more information contact: Bryan Ellis (361) 578-0877 or Dennis Lockstedt (361) 573-9505 The Catholic Lighthouse Page 10 — June 2010 DIOCESE El Campo Court #2275 celebrates 25 years EL CAMPO—San Roberto Bellarmine servers; Alice Quintero, Adelma Martinez Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court and Anita Guerra, color guard; Mercy #2275 in El Campo celebrated their silver Arismendez and Lorine Molina, CDA ban- anniversary on Saturday, April 17, 2010; ner; Helen Escobar and Josephine Soliz, their actual installation date was April greeters; Carol Diaz, photographer; Car- 15, 1985. men Dominguez, anniversary coordinator; The anniversary opened with a Mass and gift bearers were Regent Terri Beltran, officiated by CDA National Chaplain and V-Regent Elma Escobar, Vicky Limas, Victoria Diocese Bishop David E. Fell- secretary; Rebecca Estrada, treasurer; and hauer and concelebrated with Rev. John Ofelia Torres, fin. Secretary. Peters, pastor of Sacred Heart Church in CDA members Maria Delgado and Hallettsville, and Rev. Lawrence Matula, Eva Molina along with Rosie Fuentes, pastor of St. Roberto. Lisa Hernandez, Josie Ramos, Carmen Members of the 4th Degree Knights, Kocurek, J. C. Kocurek, Gilberto Vela, under the leadership of Faithful Naviga- Mary Ellen Benavidez, Senae Davidson tor Gerry Mikeska, Assembly 1131, led and Gilbert Delgado sang in the choir. the procession. They were Sir Knights Dolly Aguilar and Mary Arredondo of Felix T. Garcia, Fred Cswaykus, Sebero “Weddings by Mary & Dolly” decorated M. Bustamente, Hector Gutierrez, David the hall. Several CDA members donated Rodriguez and Ray Viktorin, all from El door prizes. St. Roberto Bellarmine Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #2275 of El Campo. Special guests were CDA State Regent Campo, JCDA members, and Knights of Columbus celebrate 25 years of service to CDA member Lori Martinez served Sheila Martinka, Carolyn Rapsilver, CDA the parish Saturday, April 17. (Below) Bishop David Fellhauer congratulates Court as lector; Marrisa Martinez, cross bearer; state treasurer; Carol Snowbarger, CDA Regent Terri Beltran on the court’s Silver Anniversary. (Below, right) CDA State Hailey Flores and Skye Quintero, altar state convention chairman; Felicia Gar- Regent Sheila Martinka presents a 25-year certificate to Court Regent Beltran. cia, JCDA state reporter; Lydia Martinez, district deputy #13, Floresville; Carmen Longoria, DD#34, Wharton; Elsie Mey- ers, DD#14, Edna; Regent Patricia Rega, Court St. Therese of Liseux #2211, Sugar- land; Grand Knight David Rodriguez, San Roberto Bellarmine; and Mayor Phillip Spenrath of El Campo. Rev. Jacinto Olguin, presently serving at St. Patrick’s Parish in Laredo, sent a congratulatory e-mail saying, “On March 25, 1984, as pastor of San Roberto Belar- mino, in El Campo, Texas, I was invited by Ms. Beatriz Treviño to make a Lenten talk to the Catholic Daughters of America at the parish of Our Lady of Sorrows. It was then I got the idea to establish a court of the Catholic Daughters at San Roberto. I mentioned it to Mrs. Treviño and she told me to speak to Ms. Loretta Knebel, who was state regent at the time. On September 23, 1984, I spoke with Ms. Knebel and she advised me to get 30 ladies, who were interested in forming this group, from San Roberto. I made an announcement in the bulletin and invited the women, among them Olga Baisa, Carmelita Nuñez and Margarita Bustamante. On January 1985, I spoke to Ms. Knebel again and she set a date to begin a Catholic Daughters group VOLUNTEERS HONORED—The Thirteenth Annual Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton Awards were presented recently in established at San Roberto on April 15, Shiner by the Office of Catholic Schools. A dinner was served, followed by the presentation of the awards. Making the 1985. The court started with 27 members presentations were Bishop David E. Fellhauer, John Quary, school superintendent, and Janie Carrales. The recipients of with Olga Ochoa as regent.” the award for the year 2010 were (in no particular order) Mary Ann Mathews, Holy Cross School, Bay City; Bill Beck, Charter members that are still active in Nazareth Academy, Victoria; Dr. William and Melissa Crowley, Our Lady of the Gulf School, Port Lavaca; Regina Janak, the court are Dahlia Aguilar, Dorothy De Our Lady of Victory School, Victoria; Thomas and Sharon Wick, Sacred Heart Elementary School, Hallettsville; Andrew LaO, Elma Escobar, Sylvia Falcon, Rosie and Pamela Kutac, Sacred Heart High School, Hallettsville; Scott and Diane Matus, St. Anthony School, Columbus; John Fuentes, Lori Martinez, Eva Molina and E. Mason, St. Joseph High School, Victoria; Mary McQuillen, St. Joseph School, Yoakum; Celia O’Neal, St. Michael School, Ofelia Torres. The court has had five re- Cuero; Roy and Melanie Ulrich, St. Michael School, Weimar; Keri Graff, St. Philip School, El Campo; Mike and Colette gents in their history: Olga Ochoa, Sylvia Surman, St. Rose of Lima School, Schulenburg; Tricia Kapavik, St. Ludmila School, Shiner; and Jeff Siegel, St. Paul High Falcon, Dorothy DeLaO, Elma Escobar School, Shiner. and Terri Beltran. They have had two district deputies, St. Patrick’s Parish in Bloomington celebrates 50 years the late Olga Ochoa, and Terri Beltran, and one state chairman, Terri Beltran, By Rev. Ty Bazar and the faithful held Mass at the local funeral crowded beyond capacity. The Sacred who serves as the state youth/JCDA edited by Cynthia Brewer parlor; a short time later they moved to a Heart mission church in Bloomington was chairman. The parish of St. Patrick’s in Blooming- former two-room schoolhouse; then to a served from 1942 to 1959 by the Trinitarian Several recognitions were presented ton celebrated the 50th anniversary of the pool hall; and later back to the funeral par- Fathers stationed at Our Lady of Sorrows to Regent Terri Beltran and to the court as solemn dedication of the church, Saturday, lor. In 1919, the funeral parlor was bought in Victoria. follows: “Proclamation” from Governor May 1, 2010, with a 10:00 a.m. Mass from J.E. Ryan of Victoria with help from On September 15, 1959, the feast of Rick Perry, presented by Rev. Lawrence presided by the Most Reverend David E. the Catholic Church Extension Society and Our Lady of Sorrows, the original Sacred Matula; “Proclamation declaring Catholic Fellhauer. Concelebrating with the bishop remodeled into a church by the Warburton Heart Mission was established as St. Pat- Daughters Association Day” on April was St. Patrick’s pastor, Rev. Ty Bazar, and and Skarda families. The church was rick’s Parish. 17 from Mayor Phillip Spenrath, and a former pastors, Rev. Monsignor Michael dedicated in honor of the Sacred Heart on Patrick Welder donated the building certificate in recognition of 25 years of Harrold and Rev. Gerard Cernoch. January 13, 1920, by Bishop Arthur J. Dros- of a new church complex on a five-acre support from CDA State Regent Sheila The celebration of the parish anniver- saerts, the first archbishop of the Catholic tract of land located on Highway 185 in Martinka. sary actually began September 15, 2009, Archdiocese of San Antonio. honor of his parents. The church dedication A meal was served to the approxi- the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, which The building was used until 1942 when stone reads: “Dedicated to God: erected mately 125 people in attendance. Special was the fiftieth anniversary of the found- it had to be abandoned after being severely in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick thanks go to HEB for providing cookie ing of the parish. However, the history of damaged by a hurricane. During that year H. Welder by their son, Patrick 1960.” ingredients. Members who helped bake the Catholic faith in Bloomington actually Bloomington was officially attached as a Archbishop Robert E. Lucey solemnly the cookies were Carmen Dominguez, dates back to 1915 when the Rev. Peter M. mission of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in dedicated the church May 1, 1960. The Virginia Cruz, Josephine Soliz, Helen Baque began traveling every other Satur- Victoria. A new building was erected at first pastor was the Reverend Gino Berna- Escobar, Alice Quintero, Mary Ortiz, day from his assigned parish, St. Agnes, in the corner of Third and Rail streets. The sconi (d. 2006). Terri Beltran, Jennifer Limas and Skye Edna, Texas, to hold a Mass in the Sleckta new twenty-four by fifty-foot structure, Other pastors who have served the par- Quintero. The court appreciates everyone home. built for $2,900 and considered “much ish include Rev. Lawrence Steubben (1969- who worked together in donations or ser- As Mass attendance increased in 1916, too large for the congregation,” was soon See St. Patrick’s Parish, p. 11 vice to make this day special. The Catholic Lighthouse DIOCESE Page 11 — June 2010

(above) Spanish mission-style St. Patrick’s Church AGES OF PRIESTS IN THE DIOCESE OF VICTORIA—This is a graphic of the ( l e f t ) M o s a i c ages of the priests in the Diocese of Victoria, as of 2010. The majority of priests, stained glass of 28 percent, in the diocese are in their 50s, 20 percent in their 70s, and 16 percent St. Patrick greets in their 60s. Priests in their 40s and 80s are tied at 13 percent. The smallest group, parishioners at 8 percent, is made up of priests in their 30s. Graphic designed by Regina Janak

Bishop David Fell- As Year for Priests hauer says Mass with Fr. Bazar, nears close, pope pastor (l); and says priests must be former pastors, Fr. Cernoch and shepherds Msgr. Harrold Continued from p. 1 (bottom) Clergy priests last June to encourage “spiritual greet parishioners perfection” in clergy. The current scandal after anniversary regarding priestly sexual abuse had not Fr. Frank Lenz of St. Peter & Paul in Mass yet exploded in all its force, involving Meyersville and Msgr. Arnold Anders, several European countries and the United retired, enjoy the luncheon. States. Pope Benedict did not specifically St. Patrick’s Parish in Bloomington celebrates 50 years mention the issue, although he has made Continued from p. 10 several declarations in recent months abhorring sexual abuse of minors and 1970), Rev. Roy Rihn (1970-1971), Rev. in honor of the parish anniversary and the They were also presented with fiftieth an- asking forgiveness from victims on some Monsignor Michael Harrold (1971-1978), ‘Year for Priests.’ In gratitude for their niversary pictorial directories. A framed occasions. Rev. William McNamara (1978-1981), years of pastoral care, framed and inscribed St. James cross was also presented to Mrs. The pope will mark the closing of the Rev. Ricardo Garcia (1981-1982) deceased, wooden medallion St. James crosses, which Dorothy Kocian in memory of the late Ed- Year for Priests with a Mass at the Vatican Rev. Gerard Cernoch (1982-1986), Rev- once adorned church pews, were presented ward Kocian, who served the parish during June 11. erend Jacinto Olguin (1986-2000), Rev. to the former pastors, who were present. Matthew Huehlefeld (2000-2006), and the current pastor, Rev. Ty Bazar. The church, which seats 250 persons, is of contemporary Spanish mission-style, designed by architect Harvey P. Smith of San Antonio. The entry of the church, fac- ing the highway contains a stained-glass mosaic of St. Patrick of Ireland, the patron saint. In 1975, a multi-purpose parish hall was added to the parish complex. In 2000, in keeping with the original master plan for the large property, a new office building with a mission-styled exterior was added to the parish complex. In preparation of its 50th anniversary, from 2008 to 2010, the parish buildings received a fresh coat of paint and the parish hall kitchen, restrooms, barbecue shed and pits were renovated. In 1994, through the generosity of James Skarda, the old Sacred Heart Mis- sion was renovated at its former site into a meeting hall. It still stands today, but not in Bloomington, rather, in Port Lavaca, at our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School, where it serves as a schoolroom. The par- ish gave the structure to Our Lady of the Gulf in 2003. The year 2010 marks the 98th year of Catholicism in Bloomington. The parish numbers over 330 registered families, and the religious education program educates over 200 students. Parishioners come from Bloomington, Placedo, Da Costa, Crescent Valley, and even Victoria. The parish has contributed one vocation to the permanent diaconate when Fred Soto was ordained a deacon August 15, 1987. Parish organi- zations include the Knights of Columbus Council 10751, established in 1990; Court St. Patrick #2494 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, established in 2001; and the Guadalupañas. The anniversary Mass was followed by a catered lunch in the parish hall, which included a slide show presentation of the past fifty years. A special presentation was made to Bishop Fellhauer in the amount of $1000 to the Diocesan Seminary Burse to be opened as St. Patrick’s Seminary Burse The Catholic Lighthouse Page 12 — June 2010 FAITH & FAMILY Book dedicated to father to be June puzzle prize In honor of Fathers’ Day, The Power of Immigrating to America, David found Prayer, Endurance and Truth will be the success in the construction industry and June Family Puzzle Contest Prize. worked hard to build a good life for him- Miracles do happen! Eighty-two self and his family. Despite numerous percent of Americans believe in miracles, tests of his faith – including the death of according to a FOX News poll. Author his beloved son, professional setbacks and David Beato believes that rate betrayal by deceptive family should go up to 100. members – he achieved more “There is no doubt in my than anyone ever thought he mind that miracles are real,” would. Now, he shares his states Mr. Beato, a devout story to inspire others to fol- Catholic and author of the new low the path of righteousness memoir The Power of Prayer, and faith. Endurance and Truth. Dedicated to his father, Da- “I have witnessed many vid says in his book, “His inspi- miracles myself – and so can ration and guidance in my life, all who are willing to keep both while he was living and their hearts and minds open to after his passing, showed me the the possibility.” way to lead a good life.” Growing up in a poor farming fam- David is currently a well-known real ily in Italy during World War II, David estate developer in southwestern Pennsyl- Beato was told he would never amount to vania, where he lives with his wife. He anything. Shy and timid, he was a perfect has one son and two daughters who are all target for the neighborhood bullies and his college educated and married. His greatest spiteful older brothers alike. joy is spending time with his children and Fortunately, he had his two heroes – his grandchildren. father and God – to save him. The Power of Prayer, Endurance and Fortified by the Bible verse that told Truth by David Beato is published by him if he fought for God, God would fight Trastevere Publishing and is available for him (Sirach 4:28) and by the example for purchase at Web sites. The 256-page set by his father, who valued hard work paperback sells for $15.95. Or, for a and honesty, David learned not to listen to chance to win a copy of the book, turn in those who wanted him to fail and instead the completed Word Circle Puzzle to The forged his own path out of obscurity. Catholic Lighthouse by June 25.

Seeking Life

By Moises Sandoval Catholic News Service Name: Address: My tribute to three father figures Phone number: Parish: As Father’s Day approaches I think was Father Roy Figlino, our pastor at St. Age if 18 or under: about my father, dead now for 27 years, Augustine in Brighton, Colo., and the other and the role he played in my life. was Jeremiah L. O’Sullivan, the dean of He was a very strict farmer who worked the College of Journalism at Marquette Winner of May Puzzle Contest is on page 13. my brothers and me so hard our legs trem- University. bled with fatigue at the end of the day. If we Father Figlino and I were friends for were slow to learn how to harness a team of half a century, from my days as an altar horses or to stack the sheaves of wheat or boy in the 1940s until the 1990s when he corn, he was all too prone to whip us. retired. We were therefore happy to see him In these days of so much scandal, I find leave when he went to Wyoming to work it necessary to say that Father Figlino was as a track laborer to supplement the family’s a very proper priest with the altar boys. income. We did not appreciate his sacrifices His only touch, besides a handshake, was for our welfare until much later. a punch on the shoulder. Though we were very poor, I always Like Dad, he had little patience with received what I needed to learn. Since less than optimal performance. He always typewriters fascinated me, Dad and Mom told us we were capable and demanded we somehow found a toy typewriter I used to do our best. do my homework. In 1990 when I published a book on the Later they got a vintage Underwood history of the Hispanic church, he wrote from my grandfather. When the principal me a letter congratulating me, saying how at our school said I could skip the fifth proud he was of our family. I sent a copy of grade if I went to summer school in Las my book and he reciprocated with a check Vegas, N.M., Dad did without my help so for $50, which I passed on to the Maryknoll I could go. missions in his name. We were too far away from the nearest Jeremiah O’Sullivan took an interest in high school when I graduated from the me from the day I arrived at Marquette with eighth grade. So Dad and Mom moved the barely enough money to pay tuition. family to Colorado. Since I was the oldest We had similar backgrounds, coming of 10 children, I had to defer college for from poor families, his rooted in Kansas. three years to help the family. But when He arranged for me to live at the home I was 21, Dad said, “You have helped us of a widow, the mother of an alumnus, in enough.” exchange for doing house chores. Fatherhood refers not only to biology He helped me find a part-time job as a but also to relationships. reporter for a daily newspaper. If I did not With their help, example, interest in do well on some course he called me in my future and friendship, two other men for a pep talk. fulfilled the role of father in my life. One When I married, Dad and Mom lacked the means to come, but Jeremiah O’Sullivan was at the wedding Mass to wish us well. Happy Every man can fulfill the role of father Father’s Day for a young person who can benefit from his faith, experience, counsel and friendship. June 20 I give thanks to God for what my father, Roy Figlino and Jeremiah O’Sullivan did for me. The Catholic Lighthouse FAITH & FAMILY Page 13 — June 2010 Sunday Readings from June 13 to July 18 It’s quite easy, really. How about this for a status: “On my June 13 — 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13 Catholic By Grace way to Mass . . . my favorite part Eleventh Sunday in Psalms 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11 of the week.” Ordinary Time Galatians 2:16, 19-21 By Denise E. Bossert Or, “Wondering if I have Luke 7:36—8:3 catholicbygrace.blogspot.com any Facebook friends who are thinking about the Catholic faith. June 20 — Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1 Evangelizing on the Would love to sponsor you. Call Twelfth Sunday in Psalms 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 or text.” Ordinary Time Galatians 3:26-29 Internet superhighways It isn’t easy to be salt of the Luke 9:18-24 Ms. Bossert entered the Cath- responsibility for the evangeliza- earth to this digital continent. olic Church in 2005. She be- tion” and spread the Good News One of the hardest things about June 27 — 1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21 gan writing for diocesan papers to a “digital continent.” Facebook and other social media Thirteenth Sunday in Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 during her conversion and has Don’t be afraid to put up a is that you can’t wear more than Ordinary Time Galatians 5:1, 13-18 been published in 37 diocesan status now and then that shares one mask. You can’t be one thing Luke 9:51-62 newspapers. She is a member a little of the love you have for to your friends and another thing of Immaculate Heart of Mary in your Catholic faith. Don’t shy altogether to your grandmother. July 4 — Isaiah 66:10-14c New Melle, Missouri. away from writing a post on your Everyone sees your status. Any- Fourteenth Sunday in Psalms 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 My mother turns 67 in a few blog that indicates that you love one can read your tweets. Ordinary Time Galatians 6:14-18 weeks. She created a Facebook Jesus Christ and His Church. It’s a good time to begin rec- Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 page the other day. She’s not the Tweet about it. Let it be a natu- onciling the image you present to typical age for joining the digital ral part of your communication the world with the real person you July 11 — Deuteronomy 30:10-14 world, but I understand her deci- with the Internet community that are inside. If you are a Catholic Fifteenth Sunday in Psalms 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37 sion to embrace technology. Five surrounds you. Consider it your who loves the faith, let it show. Ordinary Time Colossians 1:15-20 of her ten grandchildren are on digital continent and you are the Go into all the world, includ- Luke 10:25-37 Facebook, and their lives have one being sent to spread the Good ing the digital continent, and become so busy the only way to News. share the good news. July 18 — Genesis 18:1-10a keep up with them is to go where Sixteenth Sunday in Psalms 15:2-3, 3-4, 5 they hang out. A Prayer before Logging onto Ordinary Time Colossians 1:24-28 And so that’s what she did. Luke 10:38-42 As Catholics, we could learn the Internet and the Catholic Online Forum some things from grandmothers All daily and Sunday readings, as well as a reflection video, are Almighty and eternal God, who tackle new social media available in text or audio at: who created us in Thy image and www.usccb.org/nab/ for the sole purpose of connect- bade us to seek after all that is ing with the grandchildren they good, true and beautiful, espe- love. cially in the divine person of Thy Family Puzzle Contest Winners I’m intrigued by the dynamic only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus duo that we find in Pope John Christ, grant we beseech Thee that,, The next Family Puzzle Contest winner will win “The Power Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. through the intercession of Saint of Prayer, Endurance and Truth” by David Beato and published by The first one called us to the New Isidore, bishop and doctor, during Trastevere Publishing. See book review on page 12. Evangelization and the second our journeys through the internet The winner of the May Family Puzzle Contest and “A Spiritual we will direct our hands and eyes one continues that call by direct- Companion to Infertility,” by Julie Irwin Zimmerman and published by only to that which is pleasing to acta Publications, is Bernice Vasek of St John’s Parish in St. John. ing us to go where the crowds Thee and treat with charity and There was no youth contestant or winner this month. gather. It’s no longer Judea, patience all those souls whom we Samaria, and to the ends of the encounter. If you have not won the puzzle contest within the past six months, earth (Acts 1:8). It’s no longer Through Christ our Lord. please send completed puzzle and contest form to The Catholic Light- the highways and byways (Luke Amen house, P. O. Box 4070, Victoria, TX 77903, by June 25 for a chance 14:23). Now, the crowds meet “Reprinted with permission of to win “The Power of Prayer, Endurance and Truth.” Youth 18 years on the Internet superhighways. Catholic Online www.catholic.org” of age and under will have the opportunity to receive a gift from the Facebook. My Space. Twitter. Incarnate Word Gift Shop (youth, please state age). The blogosphere. Podcasts. Pope Benedict understands Teach Children to Stay Safe on Social Networks this. That’s why his Message on World Day of Communications AUSTIN – As social network- connecting with people, kids access to social network profiles Report concerns about data col- 2010 encouraged priests to get ing attracts new audiences, online should never share personal infor- to only friends or users in safe lection from children under 13 on Facebook. That’s why he has security is a growing concern for mation such as phone numbers, networks such as their school, to the Children’s Advertising encouraged the faithful to have parents. According to iStrategy addresses, bank account num- clubs or church groups. Review Unit of the Council of a presence on the Internet. Basi- Labs, the number of Facebook bers, passwords or their Social Keep the channels of com- Better Business Bureaus at www. cally, he has asked all of us to go users age 13 to 18 increased by 88 Security number. Talk about what munication open. Let kids know caru.org/complaint. where the people gather. percent in 2009 to 10.7 million. constitutes inappropriate photos that you are always ready to talk To learn more about online In his 2009 message, the Holy While Facebook and MySpace or language and stress the fact if they are ever threatened, bul- safety and to check the reliability Father called this generation the require all users to be at least 13 that, once something is posted, it lied or feel uncomfortable about of a company, visit www.bbb. digital generation and highlighted years old, some sites do not can never fully be taken back, an experience they had online. org. the “extraordinary potential of have minimum age require- even if deleted. the new technologies” which ments. Social networking Join them online. Parents permits us to communicate almost sites can be used in a safe should set up their own ac- instantaneously with anyone in manner, but they count in the same social net- the world. What we can do with can also be ex- works as their children. This our laptops and iphones is quite ploited. will help better understand what amazing. “Some chil- social networking is all about. But to whom much is given, dren are more Parents can also “Friend” their much is required (Luke 12:48). familiar with child and keep an unobtrusive eye And that is certainly true with computers and the Internet than on what they are doing. the gift of the new media. Do you their parents,” said Carrie A. Hurt, “Never talk to strangers” have access to the Internet? Are president and CEO of the Better applies online too. One of the you on Facebook? Do you have Business Bureau serving Central, first rules kids learn is to never a blog? Well, that’s a little like Coastal and Southwest Texas. talk to strangers. Parents should giving one of those early Apostles “However, it’s im- remind children a private jet and letting him loose portant to remember that the rule holds on the world. The possibilities are that children may true when online. endless. not understand the Even though chat- The Holy Father concluded various threats that ting with a stranger his Communications Day mes- lurk online. Parents online can seem sage by turning his attention to need to educate their harmless, the rela- young Catholics. He encouraged children on how to tionship can evolve them to share their faith in the play it safe online.” and grow until the digital world. If you are already BBB offers the stranger has earned part of this digital generation, following tips for a child’s trust, and then his message is for you in parents to help keep can then exploit it. particular, because you “have an their kids safe on Set strict privacy almost spontaneous affinity for social networks: settings. Most social networking the new means of communica- Explain the difference be- sites let users determine who they tion,” Pope Benedict says. And tween sharing and over sharing. want to share information with. for this reason, you must “take While social networking is about Advise children about restricting The Catholic Lighthouse Page 14 — June 2010 Español

Buscando Vida

Por Moises Sandoval Servició Noticiero Católico Mi homenaje a tres figuras del padre Al acercarse el día del padre pienso de Colegio de Periodismo en la Universidad mi padre, fallecido ya 27 años, y el papel de Marquette. que jugó en mi vida. El Padre Figlino y yo fuimos amigos Era un campesino muy rígido quien por medio siglo, desde mis días como nos trabajaba a mi y a mis hermanos tan monaguillo en los 1940 hasta los 1990 duro que nuestras piernas temblaban de cuando ya se había jubilado. fatiga al terminar el día. Si éramos lentos En estos días de tanto escándalo, es en aprender como poner en arreos a un necesario decir que el Padre Figlino era equipo de caballos o a apilar las gavillas un sacerdote de recta moralidad. El único de trigo o maíz, arriesgábamos un azoteo modo que tocaba a los monaguillos, a con las riendas. demás de apretón de manos, era un pu- Por lo tanto nos sentíamos alegres ñetazo al hombro. cuando iba a Wyoming a trabajar como Como mi Papa, tenía poca paciencia obrero en el ferrocarril para aumentar los con nuestros fallos. Siempre nos decía que ingresos de la familia. No apreciamos éramos capaces e insistía que hiciéramos hasta mucho más tarde lo que sacrificó lo mejor que podíamos. por nosotros. En 1990 cuando publique un libro Aunque éramos muy pobres, yo recibí sobre la historia de la Iglesia hispana, lo que necesitaba para superarme. Como escribió para felicitarme. Le envié un las máquinas de escribir me encantaban, ejemplar del libro y él correspondió con Mamá y Papa de algún modo hallaron un cheque por $50 que pasé a las misiones un juguete de máquina de escribir para de Maryknoll en su nombre. utilizar en mis estudios. Jeremiah O’Sullivan se interesó en mi Después consiguieron una antigua desde el día que yo llegué a Marquette máquina Underwood de mi abuelo. con apenas dinero suficiente para pagar Cuando el director de nuestra escuela la cuota. me dijo que podría avanzar un grado con Éramos de antecedentes similares, simplemente asistir escuela de verano en ambos de familias pobres, la suya de Las Vegas, N.M., mi padre pasó sin mi Kansas. Arregló con la madre viuda de Consulta Regional De Obispos ayuda en el rancho para que fuera. un ex-alumno que me brindara hospedaje Vivíamos muy lejos de la escuela en cambio por hacer algunas tareas de la Sobre Emigración Se Reunirá superior cuando gradué del grado ocho. casa. Junio 2-4 En Washington Por eso Mama y Papa mudaron la familia Me ayudó a conseguir empleo a tiempo a Colorado. Siendo que era el mayor de parcial como reportero. Si no me desem- WASHINGTON—Representantes de Extranjeros en 2003. Desde entonces, la 10 hijos, tuve que deferir mis estudios peñaba bien en algún curso me citaba a su las conferencias episcopales de Estados consulta se expandió a otras conferencias universitarios por tres años para ayudar oficina para ver que pasaba. Unidos, Canadá, México y otros países episcopales y personal asociado involu- a la familia. Pero cuando tenía 21 años, Cuando me casé, mi padre, careciendo de América Latina y el Caribe se reunirán crado en trabajo de movilidad humana en mi padre me dijo, “Ya nos has ayudado de los medios, no pudo venir, pero el de- del 2 al 4 de junio en Washington para la Canadá y América Latina, especialmente bastante.” cano O’Sullivan estaba allí presente en la Consulta Regional de Conferencias Epis- en Centroamérica y el Caribe. Estos La paternidad corresponde no sólo a la Misa de boda para felicitarnos. copales sobre Emigración. El Arzobispo diálogos han servido para fortalecer la biología sino también las relaciones. Cada hombre puede desempeñar el Antonio María Vegliò, presidente del colaboración entre las conferencias epis- Con su ayuda, interés en mi futuro y papel de padre con jóvenes que necesitan Pontificio Consejo para la Pastoral de los copales participantes en lo referente a amistad, dos otros hombres cumplieron el beneficiarse de su fe, ejemplo, experien- Emigrantes e Itinerantes, así como el Ar- los inmigrantes, transcendiendo así las papel de padre en mi vida. Uno era el Padre cia y apoyo. Yo doy gracias a Dios por lo zobispo Pietro Sambi, nuncio apostólico fronteras y permitiendo respuestas más Roy Figlino, el pastor en la parroquia de que mi padre, Roy Figlino, y Jeremiah en Estados Unidos, también asistirán a la integrales. En 2008, la consulta tuvo lugar San Agustín en Brighton, Colo., y el otro O’Sullivan compartieron conmigo. consulta. en Tijuana, México, y en 2009 en San era Jeremiah L. OíSullivan, el decano del Los obispos dialogarán sobre las Marcos, Guatemala. realidades actuales de los emigrantes en Por parte de Estados Unidos está pre- sus respectivos países. El proceso incluirá visto que los siguientes obispos participen Intenciones Del Santo Padre presentaciones en torno a diversas cues- en la consulta en Washington: Monseñor Benedicto XVI— Junio 2010 tiones como: condiciones actuales que John C. Wester, presidente del Comité afectan a la emigración tanto en países sobre Migración de la Conferencia de El respeto de la vida humana: Para que en todas las instituciones nacionales emisores como receptores; el tratamiento Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos e internacionales se comprometan a garantizar el respeto de la vida humana, que se da a los emigrantes que residen o (USCCB); Mons. José H. Gómez, Arzo- desde la concepción hasta su fin natural. se encuentran en tránsito en sus países; el bispo Coadjutor de Los Ángeles, presi- impacto en las comunidades que quedan dente electo del Comité sobre Migración; Las iglesias en Asia: Para que las Iglesias en Asia, que constituyen “una pequeña atrás; las implicaciones que estas reali- Mons. Rutilio del Riego, obispo auxiliar de grey” entre poblaciones no cristianas, sepan comunicar el Evangelio y testimo- dades tienen en el trabajo pastoral, de pro- San Bernardino, California, y presidente niar con gozo su fe. moción y de políticas públicas, y en otros del Subcomité para el Cuidado Pastoral servicios por parte de la Iglesia. También de Emigrantes, Refugiados e Itinerantes hablarán de la coordinación de esfuerzos al bajo el Comité para la Diversidad Cultural Mexican church backs off boycott of 2010 census nivel regional y de la búsqueda de modelos en la Iglesia; y Mons. Anthony Taylor de MEXICO CITY (CNS) — Catholic the statement said. A May 23 editorial in exitosos. Little Rock, Arkansas, en representación officials have backed off a threatened the archdiocesan publication Desde la Fe En la agenda para el 4 de junio tam- de CLINICís (Catholic Legal Immigration boycott of the 2010 census, which an objected to the census incorrectly referring bién se encuentra un diálogo con oficiales Network, Inc.). Asimismo, también par- editorial distributed by an Archdiocese to the church as the Apostolic Reformed públicos estadounidenses. Asimismo, el 3 ticiparán Mons. Dennis Madden, obispo of Mexico City publication said was con- Roman Catholic Church, instead of the de junio, los obispos y el personal de agen- auxiliar de Baltimore y Mons. John Manz, fusing and designed by enemies of the Apostolic Roman Catholic Church in cias Católicas que tratan con las realidades obispo auxiliar de Chicago. church. A statement released May 25 by Mexico — the name registered with the de las migraciones humanas en la región Los representantes de otras conferen- the Mexican bishops’ conference and the Interior Ministry. The mistake, the edito- visitarán dos centros diferentes de cuidado cias episcopales incluyen a Mons. Álvaro Archdiocese of Mexico City said the edito- rial alleged, jeopardized the outcome of pastoral y servicios para los inmigrantes Ramazzini (Guatemala), Mons. Arturo rial was based on a preliminary version of the entire survey and was unlikely made by en la Diócesis de Arlington, Virginia. El González (Cuba), Mons. Francois Gayot the census question pertaining to religion. chance. Various dioceses have encouraged mismo día, los obispos tendrán un alm- (Haití), y Mons. Berhard Hombach (Ni- The statement, signed by the conference the faithful to simply tell enumerators: I’m uerzo con un grupo de niños del programa caragua); Mons. Rafael Romo, arzobispo secretary-general, Auxiliary Bishop Victor Catholic. The census begins May 31. servicios a inmigrantes menores de edad de Tijuana, así como Mons. Raúl Vera y Rodriguez Gomez of Texcoco, and the que viajan sin acompañamiento de la Mons. Pedro Pablo Elizondo (México); archdiocesan spokesman, Father Hugo Diócesis de Richmond, Virginia. Mons. Francois Lapierre (Canada), Mons. Valdemar Romero, called on Mexicans to Las consultas surgieron de la amplia- Pedro Hernandez (Panamá), Mons. Fran- participate in the census, which it called ¡Día del ción de los encuentros regulares entre los cisco Ozoria Acosta (República Domini- “a valuable tool for the development of respectivos comités/comisiones sobre cana) y Mons. Angel San Casimiro (Costa Mexico.” Church officials met with cen- emigración de las conferencias episco- Rica); así como Mons. Maurus Muldoon sus directors from the National Statistics Padre feliz! pales de Estados Unidos y México, los y Mons. Juan José Pineda (Honduras). El and Geography Institute and received cuales comenzaron en 1999 y resultaron la Arzobispo José Domigo Ulloa (Panamá) assurances the data on religion would be Juno 20 histórica carta pastoral conjunta Juntos en representará a CELAM (Consejo Episco- compiled “through an open question,” el Camino de la Esperanza: Ya No Somos pal Latinoamericano) en esta consulta. The Catholic Lighthouse SPIRITUALITY Page 15 — June 2010

The Pope Act of Entrustment and Consecration of Speaks Priests to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Prayer of His Holiness Benedict XVI Church of the Most Holy Trinity - Fatima Wednesday, 12 May 2010 Pope Benedict XVI Immaculate Mother, in this place of grace, called together by the love of your Advocate and Mediatrix of grace, you CNS photo from Reuters Son Jesus the Eternal High Priest, we, who are fully immersed in the one univer- sons in the Son and his priests, consecrate sal mediation of Christ, invoke upon us, At Fatima, pope asks Mary to ourselves to your maternal from God, a heart completely Heart, in order to carry out renewed that loves God with help keep priests holy faithfully the Father’s Will. all its strength and serves cession, never to fall short of this sublime By John Thavis We are mindful that, with- mankind as you did. vocation, nor to give way to our selfishness, Catholic News Service out Jesus, we can do nothing Repeat to the Lord your to the allurements of the world and to the FATIMA, Portugal (CNS) — Pope good (cf. Jn 15:5) and that only efficacious word: “They have wiles of the Evil One,” he said. Benedict XVI prayed at the site of Mary’s through him, with him and in no wine” (Jn 2:3), so that the “Let your presence cause new blooms to apparitions at Fatima and entrusted the him, will we be instruments of Father and the Son will send burst forth in the desert of our loneliness, let world’s priests to her, saying the church salvation for the world. upon us a new outpouring of it cause the sun to shine on our darkness, let needs “holy priests, transfigured by Bride of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit. Full of wonder it restore calm after the tempest,” he said. grace.” obtain for us the inestimable and gratitude at your continu- “Come to our aid and deliver us from every The pope prayed that Mary keep priests gift of transformation in Christ. ing presence in our midst, in danger that threatens us.” from the temptations of evil and “restore Through the same power of the the name of all priests I too At the evening prayer service in Fa- calm after the tempest.” Spirit that overshadowed you, making you want to cry out: “Why is this granted tima’s immense and modern Church of the While he did not explicitly refer to the the Mother of the Saviour, help us to bring me, that the mother of my Lord should Most Holy Trinity, the pope spoke about the priestly sex abuse crisis, the pope’s remarks Christ your Son to birth in ourselves too. come to me?” (Lk 1:43). importance of the Year for Priests and his May 12 in some ways echoed what he said May the Church be thus renewed by priests Our Mother for all time, do not tire of hope that the church’s ordained ministers on his flight to Portugal the previous day, who are holy, priests transfigured by the “visiting us,” consoling us, sustaining us. would strengthen their commitment to their when he called the scandal a “terrifying” grace of him who makes all things new. Come to our aid and deliver us from every vocations, above all through prayer. example of sins committed by the church’s Mother of Mercy, it was your Son Jesus danger that threatens us. With this act of He told priests that their own spiritual own ministers and urged a process of pen- who called us to become like him: light entrustment and consecration, we wish lives were crucial to their effectiveness in ance and purification in the church. of the world and salt of the earth (cf. Mt to welcome you more deeply, more radi- proclaiming the radical challenge of the Pope Benedict arrived at Fatima to the 5:13-14). cally, for ever and totally into our human Gospel. cheers of more than 40,000 faithful, many Help us, through your powerful inter- and priestly lives. “How much we need this witness today! of them sick or disabled, who had waited cession, never to fall short of this sublime Let your presence cause new blooms Many of our brothers and sisters live as if for hours at the sanctuary. Some watched vocation, nor to give way to our selfish- to burst forth in the desert of our loneli- there were nothing beyond this life and from stretchers as the pope waved from a ness, to the allurements of the world and ness, let it cause the sun to shine on our without concern for their eternal salva- pavilion overlooking a vast plaza in front of to the wiles of the Evil One. darkness, let it restore calm after the tion,” he said. the shrine, as cold rain showers alternated Preserve us with your purity, guard tempest, so that all mankind shall see the The pope encouraged priests to look with sunshine. us with your humility and enfold us with salvation of the Lord, who has the name out for one another’s spiritual health and After celebrating evening prayer with your maternal love that is reflected in so and the face of Jesus, who is reflected in intervene when necessary. priests, religious and seminarians, the pope many souls consecrated to you, who have our hearts, for ever united to yours! “Be especially attentive to those situ- pronounced the “act of entrustment and become for us true spiritual mothers. Amen! ations where there is a certain weakening consecration of priests to the immaculate Mother of the Church, we priests Apostolic Journey of Pope Benedict of priestly ideals or dedication to activities heart of Mary.” In the Year for Priests, he want to be pastors who do not feed them- XVI to Portugal on the Occasion of the not fully consonant with what is proper said, it was important to remind priests that selves but rather give themselves to God Tenth Anniversary of the Beatification of for a minister of Jesus Christ. Then is the Christ is their model of holiness. for their brethren, finding their happiness Jacinta and Francisco, Young Shepherds time to take a firm stand, with an attitude of “Help us, through your powerful inter- in this. Not only with words, but with our of Fátima. warm fraternal love, as brother assisting his lives, we want to repeat humbly, day after brother to remain on his feet,” he said. day, Our “here I am.” Pope’s Intentions – June 2010 The pope also urged priests to help the Guided by you, we want to be Apostles church discern new vocations. of Divine Mercy, glad to celebrate every General – Respect for Human Life: That every national and transnational institu- day the Holy Sacrifice of the Altar and to tion may strive to guarantee respect for human life from conception to natural offer to those who request it the sacrament death. of Reconciliation. The Embrace Abuse scandal must inspire Missionary – The Churches in Asia : That the Churches in Asia, which constitute By Brother Bernard Keele purification, justice, pope a “little flock” among non-Christian populations, may know how to communicate the Gospel and give joyful witness to their adherence to Christ. tells bishops Bring me to the ascent of the heights - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The scandal in your mystical dance. of clerical abuse of minors must inspire Pierce me through, O Spirit of God, bishops and priests to rediscover the need with your mysterious lance. for penitence, purification, forgiveness and justice, Pope Benedict XVI told Italian Instill the caress of your touch, bishops. The church’s desire to engage in a night’s warmth returns unseen. a new evangelization of the world “does Plumb me to the depths of your embrace, a heart’s need to intervene. not hide the wounds scarring the church community, (wounds) caused by the weak- Can it be said in truth to find ness and sin of some of its members,” he that my search will end in you? said in an audience with members of the That life’s bitter trail to take, Italian bishops’ conference May 27. While finds joy when these tears are through? the pope did not specifically mention the crisis of sex abuse in the church, he briefly Consummate my yearning for truth, referred to it in his 20-minute speech to the O sweet, O sweet Divine. bishops, who were holding their general Satiate my longing for your nectar, assembly in the Vatican synod hall May that what is yours - has now become mine. 24-28. The pope said the Year for Priests, which closes with a Mass June 11, has served as a reminder for the need for deep spiritual renewal within the priesthood. The “humble and painful admission” of the sins of some of the church’s members should not obscure the good and saintliness of so many others, including lay faithful and priests, he said. “That which is cause for scandal must translate for us into a reminder of the ‘profound need to relearn penance, to accept purification, to learn on the one hand forgiveness but also the necessity of justice,’” he said, repeating remarks he made to journalists May 11 in reference to the clerical sex abuse scandal. The Catholic Lighthouse Page 16 — June 2010 NEWS

WELL-WISHERS REACH OUT TO NEW COADJUTOR ARCHBISHOP OF LOS AN- GELES—Well-wishers reach out to Archbishop Jose H. Gomez following a Mass of reception for the archbishop at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles May 26. The former San Antonio archbishop was welcomed as the new coadjutor of Los Ange- les. As such he is the automatic successor to Cardinal Roger M. Mahony. (CNS photo/Victor Aleman, Vida Nueva)

the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Basilica of the published documents from Vatican archives should help Immaculate Conception. Concelebrants were Scalabrin- scholars distinguish between the truth and the dark legends. ian Father Anthony Dall Balcon, Msgr. William Cuddy Hundreds of documents detailing the church’s investiga- Jr. and Father Joseph Opalda. Since November 2005, the tions of individuals and of written works during the Roman U.S. bishops have declared May 22 as the National Day of Inquisition have been published — most of them for the first Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the time -- in a new series released by the Vatican. Reproducing Sea. The Mass was celebrated to commemorate merchant records from the Inquisition’s activities — records held in Catholic Charities volunteer Phyllis Diecidue, center, mariners, seafarers, fish and water workers, port personnel the formerly secret archives of the Congregation for the helps register a fishing family for supplemental food and others in the maritime community. Doctrine of the Faith -- the series hopes to shed light on how assistance May 5 in St. Bernard Parish, a civil entity the Roman Inquisition really worked and to dispel age-old east of New Orleans. The volunteers were helping Nun excommunicated, loses hospital biases. A lack of access to the archives, which were opened people affected by the oil leaking from t he Deepwa- to the public only in 1998, meant some scholars and his- ter Horizon wellhead in the Gulf of Mexico. (CNS post over decision on abortion torians made “sweeping generalizations without sufficient photo/Peter Finney Jr., Clarion Herald) PHOENIX (CNS) —A nun who concurred in an eth- foundation” about the church’s aims during the Inquisition, ics committee’s decision to abort the child of a gravely ill Maritime Mass gives special recognition a former papal theologian wrote in the volume’s preface. woman at a Phoenix hospital was “automatically excom- Cardinal Georges Cottier, theologian of the papal household to those affected by oil spill municated by that action,” according to Bishop Thomas J. under Pope John Paul II, wrote that by focusing only on WASHINGTON (CNS)—A Mass for mariners and Olmsted of Phoenix. Mercy Sister Margaret Mary McBride cases in which the church acted extremely harshly -- such people of the sea celebrated in Washington May 22 took also was reassigned from her position as vice president of as the condemnation of Galileo Galilei and the burning at on special significance in light of the massive oil spill en- mission integration at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical the stake of Giordano Bruno, some historians concluded dangering people’s livelihoods and sea life in the Gulf of Center in Phoenix after news surfaced about the abortion the church was engaged in a vicious war against science. Mexico. Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, the that took place late last year. The patient, who has not It is “misleading to see the activity ... as a struggle against main celebrant and homilist, dedicated part of his homily to been identified, was 11 weeks pregnant and suffering from science undertaken in the name of faith” when the Roman the situation. “Perhaps it takes a tragedy such as the events pulmonary hypertension, a condition that the hospital said Inquisition actually was concerned more with preventing in the Gulf of Mexico to remind us of how life-giving the carried a near-certain risk of death for the mother if the Protestant ideas from spreading, he wrote. water is and how it touches all of us in one way or another” pregnancy continued. “If there had been a way to save the said the archbishop. Hosted by the U.S. Conference of pregnancy and still prevent the death of the mother, we Catholic Bishops’ Apostleship of the Sea national office would have done it. We are convinced there was not,” said and the USCCB Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the a May 17 letter to Bishop Olmsted from top officials at Church, the Mass was celebrated in the Crypt Church at Catholic Healthcare West, the San Francisco-based health system to which St. Joseph’s belongs. But the bishop said in a May 14 statement that “the direct killing of an unborn Some in church give ‘helping child is always immoral, no matter the circumstances, hand’ to secularism, pope says and it cannot be permitted in any institution that claims to be authentically Catholic. We always must remember Continued from p. 1 that when a difficult medical situation involves a pregnant “We need to overcome the temptation to limit ourselves woman, there are two patients in need of treatment and to what we already have, or think we have, that is safely care, not merely one,” Bishop Olmsted said. “The unborn our own: that would be a slow death for the church as a child’s life is just as sacred as the mother’s life, and neither This is a newly published compilation of documents from presence in the world,” he said. life can be preferred over the other.” Pope Benedict has sometimes been presumed to accept the Archives of the Roman Congregation of the Holy Office the idea of a smaller but more militant church, supposedly The Inquisition and Index: Vatican and the Index from the period 1542 to 1600. The series to strengthen the church’s identity. But he made it clear in records shed light on dark legend “Catholic Church and Modern Science” aims to shed light Portugal that “pruning back” is not his strategic goal. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Roman Inquisition on how the Roman Inquisition really worked and dispel In Porto, the pope said that to reach out more effectively, and the Index of Forbidden Books obviously do not rep- age-old biases. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) the church’s traditional idea of evangelizing must change. resent the brightest chapters in Catholic history, but newly In today’s increasingly multicultural societies, he said, the church needs to be able to mix dialogue with proclamation Catholic School Formation - An Invaluable Opportunity and witness of the faith. Continued from p. 20 He said the church’s missionary map is no longer geo- bigger when your roof needs to be repaired or when your my wife is one of the most faithful Catholics I know and graphical, however. Those awaiting the Gospel message minivan needs brakes. There have even been times when she only went to public schools. No, the reason why I am so are “not only non-Christian populations and distant lands,” we didn’t think highly of a particular teacher but we were grateful our kids have gone to parochial schools is because but entire social and cultural areas that cut across national dedicated to the principle that our children’s education had their education has been interwoven with math, English, or continental boundaries. to include their spiritual formation as well. history, prayer and the moral values of our community and His words seemed to prepare the way for an announce- I don’t mean to imply that our children are somehow Church. In their minds all those things go together naturally ment, expected in coming weeks, of the creation of a “Pon- holier than those who attend public schools. Trust me - the and that is a good thing. tifical Council for New Evangelization” aimed precisely words “holy” and “my children” do not always belong to- More importantly, their formation while attending at promoting broader missionary outreach in traditionally gether, and I have the gray hair to prove it. Nor do I mean Catholic schools has been a continuing formation for my Christian countries. to suggest that public schools kids all turn out to be atheists, wife and me. Oh there was a time when I thought my faith formation was complete, hey I was an altar boy and I know the Nicene Creed, but when my daughter came home and Our Lady of Guadalupe - Bay City asked me who was the patron saint of music, I was stumped. It’s St Cecilia, by the way. That was an easy one; I was also stumped by “why does God allow so much suffering Annual Jamaica/Bazaar — June 13 in the world?” “Do snakes go to heaven?” “Can we pray Held on church grounds (Avenue D & 12th Street) 11:00 a.m. to Dark to grandpa?” If you know the answers to those questions without having to talk to a priest, a nun, or your spouse then 12th St. Fun For All Ages you have my sincerest admiration. Live Music • Children’s Games & Rides • As we prepare for two graduations in our house I want Children’s Ferris Wheel • Cakewalk • Raffle to thank the sisters, priests and laypeople who work to educate and help form children in our Catholic faith. The

Ave. D Ave. Food Booths (Some open at 9:00 a.m. ) 35 role you play in teaching your students to think of God in Mexican food and more their studies and in their lives is invaluable to their lifelong Bring your chair and enjoy the day!!!! formation as Catholics. God bless you in teaching, educat- ing, and living your faith to your students. The Catholic Lighthouse NEWS Page 17 — June 2010 Modern martyr: Polish priest was man of ‘deep conviction, integrity’ WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — When for the June 6 beatification of Father Jerzy a Catholic priest who was murdered by Popieluszko. Warsaw Archbishop Kaz- communist agents is beatified in Warsaw imierz Nycz told journalists in mid-May June 6, it will confirm his place as one that the open-air Mass in Pilsudski Square of the church’s most would be celebrated conspicuous modern by Archbishop Angelo martyrs. Amato, prefect of the Polish church lead- Vatican’s Congregation ers hope the beatifi- for Saints’ Causes. He cation will also recall said he expected 100 values for which Father bishops, 1,500 priests Jerzy Popieluszko gave and Father Popielusz- his life and revive inter- ko’s mother, Marianna est in a remarkable story Popieluszko. of Christian courage and The archbishop said witness. “People are full relics of Father Popie- of expectations here, luszko, whose body A family member of one of the 46 sailors killed on the South Korean naval vessel especially those who was exhumed April Cheonan cries as she touches a portrait during a funeral service at the Daejeon directly experienced his 6-7, would be taken National Cemetery April 29. (CNS photo/Shin Hyeon-Jong, pool via Reuters) work,” said Archbishop in procession to the Henryk Muszynski of capital’s Wilanow sub- As Korean tensions escalate, Gniezno. urb for interment at a “He wasn’t a force- still-unfinished Divine Catholic leaders call for prayers ful speaker or political Providence Basilica, Polish Father Jerzy Popieluszko By Catholic News Service The sinking of the South Korean war- activist, but someone while the rest would pictured in an undated file photo. SEOUL, South Korea (CNS) — Catho- ship Cheonan March 26 in the Yellow of deep conviction and be reburied June 13 at (CNS file photo) lic leaders have called for prayers as ten- Sea was the country’s worst military loss integrity. His sanctity St. Stanislaw Kostka sions in the Korean peninsula escalate, since the 1950-53 Korean War. An inter- lay in an elementary Church, Father Popie- reported the Asian church news agency national team of investigators determined righteousness that gave people hope even luszko’s parish. UCA News. a torpedo from a North Korean submarine in the worst situations,” he said. The church rector, Father Zygmunt South Korea’s president raised the sank the ship. The bound and gagged body of Malacki, said May 13 that relics of the stakes in the standoff by slashing trade to Father Raphael Seo Jong-yeob de- 37-year-old Father Popieluszko, who priest also would be sent to churches re- communist North Korea in retaliation for scribed South Korean President Lee was well-known in Poland for sermons dedicated to him in other cities, and that a torpedo attack by the North that killed Myung-bak’s decision to enact economic defending human rights, was dredged parishes as far away as Uganda and Peru 46 South Korean sailors. North Korea ac- reprisals against the North as “regretful,” from a reservoir on the Vistula River near had also requested relics. cused the South of a smear campaign and observing that the bishops’ Committee for Wloclawek Oct. 30, 1984, just 11 days More than 80 streets and squares in said May 25 that it would sever all ties the Reconciliation of the Korean People after he was kidnapped while returning Poland have been named after Father with the South. had planned much aid to North Korea, but from a night Mass in Bydgoszcz. Popieluszko. Hundreds of statues and “With Christian faith, we view this as had to cancel it. He welcomed the presi- About 400,000 people attended his memorial tablets have been unveiled to another ordeal on the way toward national dent’s decision to exclude North Korean funeral, and his murder was widely cred- him; some 18,000 schools, charities, youth reconciliation and we must keep hope. We children from the aid embargo. ited with helping discredit and undermine groups and discussion clubs have been need to pray for peace and reconciliation,” South Korea has been the North’s sec- communist rule. named after him. said Fabiano Choi Hong-jun, chairman ond-largest trading partner, after China. More than 110,000 people are expected of the Catholic Lay Apostolate Council Father Seo said North and South Korea of Korea. “must continue to talk about peace and Bishops award nearly $1 million for He said the tensions have thrown cold reconciliation” and that is why “prayers water on efforts for national reconcilia- are needed earnestly.” church rebuilding in Haiti, Chile tion. WASHINGTON (CNS) — Projects temporary chapels for parishes. In the 11 aimed at rebuilding church infrastruc- dioceses that sustained the most damage ture damaged by the recent earthquakes from the Feb. 27 earthquake, 80 percent in Haiti and Chile will receive nearly of the chapels were destroyed or left unus- $1 million from the U.S. Conference of able. In addition, the bishops awarded more Catholic Bishops. The allocations are part than $400,000 for the education of women of close to $2.8 million that the bishops’ religious and clergy in 14 countries. Grants Subcommittee on the Church in Latin supporting indigenous faith communities in America approved for 128 projects in 23 Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua countries. “The projects approved by the and Venezuela were also among the projects subcommittee show the Church in action, approved for funding by the bishops. supporting thousands of priests, sisters and laity working every day to bring the good Pope calls for greater ethics news to some of our poorest brothers and and solidarity in world sisters,” said Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, economy coadjutor archbishop of Los Angeles and VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Bene- subcommittee chairman. In Haiti, the grants dict XVI called for the universal recogni- will provide temporary parish centers in tion of a set of values aimed at promoting 27 parishes, temporary classrooms and the common good of humanity in social and ANTI-ABORTION DEMONSTRATORS RALLY IN CANADA —An estimated supplies to the national seminary and radio economic development projects. The pope 12,500 anti-abortion demonstrators take part in the 12th annual National March transmission equipment for Radio Soleil, also called on politicians and legislators to for Life on Parliament Hill in Ottawa May 13, 2010. The crowd celebrated the a Catholic radio station in Port-au-Prince, develop ethically based oversight in finance recent defeat in the Canadian Parliament of legislation that would have legalized the Haitian capital. Funds for the projects to prevent the “irresponsible speculation,” euthanasia and assisted suicide. Those gathered also were pleased by a recent came from the special collection taken in which he said was the root of the current parliament vote to exclude abortion in a Canadian-led maternal and child health most U.S. parishes for earthquake relief economic crisis. Pope Benedict made his initiative among the Group of Eight leading industrialized nations. Currently, efforts. The subcommittee also approved remarks May 22 to members of the Cen- Canada has few restrictions on abortion. (CNS photo/Chris Wattie, Reuters) funding for the Chilean church to build 20 tesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation, which seeks to implement the Catholic If you suspect a child has been social teaching presented in Pope John Paul abused or mistreated, you are II’s 1991 encyclical, “Centesimus Annus.” required to report it to the Texas The pope told participants that “the com- Department of Protective and mon good is the end that gives meaning Regulatory Services or to a law to progress and development,” otherwise enforcement agency within 48 “consumerism, waste, poverty and imbal- hours of the time you suspect the ances prevail.” The difficulty many people child had been or may be abused are suffering in today’s economic climate or neglected. “is due to a lack of trust and adequate inspi- ration for creative and dynamic solidarity aimed at the common good,” he said. The Reporting Child pope said ethical values to govern the fi- Abuse • Hotline nancial markets should be spelled out in an orderly way and respected and promoted by 1-800-252-5400 national and international institutions. The Catholic Lighthouse Page 18 — June 2010 SOCIAL ISSUES Frequently Asked Questions about the Catholic Church’s Letter to the Editor Position on Immigration USCCB August 22, 2005 unlawful entry or circumventions of our To the Catholic Lighthouse Editor, and chip bags and eat right in front of me. nation’s immigration laws. The bishops Most of the illegals do not pay any tax Why does the church care about believe that reforms are necessary in order I am writing you this letter regarding on their income, they smuggle it back to the Arizona immigration laws. I walk into Mexico. You and I are expected to obey immigration policies? for our nation’s immigration system to re- spond to the realities of separated families a Wal-mart, everything is oriented for the all the laws of our country, these laws are The Catholic Church has historically and labor demands that compel people to Mexicans. Any announcements are mostly based on the Ten Commandments. The held a strong interest in immigration and immigrate to the United States, whether in Mexican and English. As a little boy, I had only good and legal way for these people how public policy affects immigrants seek- an authorized or unauthorized fashion. to learn to speak English, all I knew was to live here, is to become a legal citizen. ing a new life in the United States. Based Our nation’s economy demands for- the Czech language. There was no signs, This is the way our country operates. All on Scriptural and Catholic social teach- eign labor, yet there are insufficient vi- no ads, nothing but English ads. the illegal aliens have to be returned back ings, as well as her sas to meet this I love to fish at night, because of skin to Mexico, it is the only way our country own experience demand. Close cancer I do not fish in the sun. The Mexi- can survive. We can all pray, and ask God as an immigrant family members cans have taken over the piers in Palacios, to give these people guidance to do the Church in the of U.S. citizens Tx. No regards for other people wanting right thing. I did not bring up the drug United States, the and lawful per- to fish. The kids run loose, they leave their smugglers, violence, gangs etc. You are Catholic Church manent residents trash lying all over the piers. These are aware of all this mess. I hope and pray that is compelled to face intermina- legal citizens, these people do not respect the Arizona laws work. The illegal aliens raise her voice on ble separations, the laws I abide by. You can go to any are the problem not Arizona. behalf of those sometimes of HEB store, and notice the kids playing God bless, who are marginal- twenty years or longer, due to backlogs where people are trying to shop, they do George Svoboda ized and whose God-given rights are not of available visas. U.S. immigration laws not speak English. Their kids open cookie Markham, Texas respected. and policies need to be updated to reflect The Church believes that current im- these realties. migration laws and policies have often led U.S., Mexican president meet; bishops to the undermining of immigrants’ human dignity and have kept families apart. The Does the Catholic Church support urge them to focus on migration existing immigration system has resulted “amnesty”? WASHINGTON (CNS) — As the and human smuggling. Other topics of in a growing number of persons in this The Catholic bishops are proposing presidents of the United States and Mexico the presidents’ talks included trade, the country in an unauthorized capacity, liv- an earned legalization for those in this declared their intentions to work together environment, hemispheric cooperation and ing in the shadows as they toil in jobs that country in an unauthorized status and who on immigration-related problems and battling crime. In a statement released by would otherwise go unfilled. Close fam- have built up equities and are otherwise other issues, the bishops who head the the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops ily members of U.S. citizens and lawful admissible. “Amnesty,” as commonly migration committees of the two nations and the Mexican Episcopal Conference, permanent residents must wait years for understood, implies a pardon and a reward called on them to critically examine their Bishop John C. Wester of Salt Lake City, a visa to be reunited. And, our nation’s for those who did not obey immigration immigration policies “and their adverse who heads the U.S. bishops’ migration border enforcement strategies have been laws, creating inequities for those who impact on human beings.” In prepared committee, and Bishop Rafael Romo ineffective and have led to the death of wait for legal entry. The bishops’ proposal statements at the White House Rose Gar- Munoz of Tijuana, Mexico, who heads the thousands of migrants. is not an “amnesty.” den May 19, Presidents Barack Obama Mexican’ bishops’ migration commission, The Church has a responsibility to The bishops’ earned legalization pro- and Felipe Calderon noted that in earlier said that while they “respect the obligation shine the message of God on this issue and posal provides a window of opportunity talks that day, the two had paid special of both countries to ensure the integrity help to build bridges between all parties so for undocumented immigrants who are attention to migration issues, particularly of their borders and the security of their that an immigration system can be created already living in our communities and con- the recently passed Arizona law which, peoples, we believe they can achieve these that is just for all and serves the common tributing to our nation to come forward, among other provisions, requires officers goals without sacrificing the basic human good, including the legitimate security pay a fine and application fee, go through to arrest those they encounter in the course dignity and rights of the migrant.” concerns of our nation. rigorous criminal background checks and security screenings, demonstrate that they of police work if they are not able to pro- vide documentation of their legal status. Cardinal backs bill fixing Does the Catholic Church support have paid taxes and are learning English, and obtain a visa that could lead to per- Both Obama and Calderon criticized the health reform law on illegal immigration? manent residency, over time. law and said they would work to address abortion, conscience The Catholic bishops do not condone border-related problems, including drug WASHINGTON (CNS) — A biparti- born babies are powerful witnesses to the san bill before the House of Representa- truth that human life begins at conception tives would bring the new health reform Making A Difference and that the nearly 3,500 abortions per- law “into line with policies on abortion and formed every day in the United States is conscience rights that have long prevailed genocide. in other federal health programs,” said By Tony Magliano Sadly, many Christians — both clergy the head of the U.S. bishops’ Committee Catholic News Service and laity — object to the graphic pictures of on Pro-Life Activities. In a May 20 letter aborted babies. But the project’s organizers to House members, Cardinal Daniel N. America’s genocide explain that since educators properly insist DiNardo of Galveston-Houston urged on using shocking imagery to teach about passage of H.R. 5111, legislation proposed Genocide: “The deliberate and sys- the inhumanity of genocide, large docu- other forms of genocide, they have the right by Reps. Joseph Pitts, R-Pa., and Dan tematic destruction of a national, racial, mented pictures of victims of various forms to do the same. Lipinski, D-Ill., and co-sponsored by 91 religious, political, cultural, ethnic or of genocide — including real-life imagines From their experiences on public other House members. “Efforts to ensure other group defined by the exterminators of aborted babies — are put on display to university campuses across the U.S., the that our health care system serves the as undesirable” (Webster’s New World give witness to the truth. project has learned that “when abortion is life, health and conscience of all will be a Encyclopedia). Through its extensive experiences hidden, abortion is tolerated.” But “when legislative goal of the Catholic bishops in The deliberate, systematic dismember- on university campuses, the Genocide abortion is seen, everything changes!” the months to come,” Cardinal DiNardo ing of 1.2 million “undesirable” unborn Awareness Project has learned that these Surprisingly, the project is having said, adding that the Pitts-Lipinski pro- babies annually, at the estimated 1,787 U.S. graphic pictures provide the best evidence trouble getting on Catholic university posal makes “a significant contribution to abortion mills, clearly fulfills the definition that abortion is an act of violence that kills campuses. Gregory Grimm, the project’s this important task.” The cardinal warned, of genocide. human beings. development coordinator, told me that the however, that if “these genuine problems Abortion is genocide! Recently my wife Denise and I par- universities contacted to date -- the Uni- are not addressed in their own right, they And the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform ticipated in one of the project’s events versity of Notre Dame, Thomas Aquinas will be taken up and used as ammuni- is courageously working to make that at the University of Delaware. It was an College, Gonzaga University and Seton tion by those who favor repealing (the fact known to everyone. Their Genocide eye-opener! Hall University -- have all denied the proj- health reform law) outright, which would Awareness Project is a traveling large-scale Many students were unaware of the ect’s request. eliminate the positive as well as negative photo exhibit that compares other forms of scientific facts. They presented the old With so much ignorance and misinfor- aspects of the new law.” In introducing the historical genocide — like the Holocaust of false argument that an embryo or fetus is mation about abortion in society, there is Protect Life Act April 22, Pitts noted that six million Jews by the Nazis and the more part of a woman’s body and therefore not no sound intellectual or moral reason for the legislation signed by Obama lacked than 800,000 Rwandans killed during their a human being. Catholic institutions of higher learning to “critical safeguards” that had been ap- civil war — with the modern genocide of But when we pointed to the amazing deny their students such an exceptional op- proved earlier by the House. “The new abortion. pictures of unborn human development, portunity to be exposed to the truth. health care law is riddled with loopholes Because legal access to abortion is so many students began to see the truth that The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform and that allow taxpayer subsidies for coverage commonplace today, the word “abortion” human life is a continuum that begins at their Genocide Awareness Project exist that includes abortion,” he said. “My new has lost the ability to convey its horror. conception and moves through its various “to make abortion impossible to ignore bill would extend long-standing policy by To counter that, the Genocide Awareness stages of life: zygote, blastocyst, embryo, or trivialize.” Have the courage to view preventing federal dollars from being used Project travels to university campuses fetus, newborn, toddler, pre-adolescent, a real abortion on their Web site www. to pay for abortion coverage.” Pitts also throughout the United States to educate adolescent, young adult, middle-aged adult abortionno.org. praised the bipartisan co-sponsorship of students about the facts of abortion and the and old adult. And then have the integrity to get his bill, saying, “I never want protecting genocide it continues to cause. Without a doubt, these large pictures involved! life to be a partisan issue.” Since words cannot adequately portray of human development and aborted un- The Catholic Lighthouse EVENTS Page 19 — June 2010

Special Collection 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Riverside Hall sponsored a.m. with San Antonio Liederkranz Choir, cakewalk at 11:00 Peter’s Pence by KJT Society #40. Admission is $7 p/p and children 12 and a.m., Liederkranz Performance at 12:30 p.m. The auction and (Collection for the Holy Father) June 27 under free. There will be entertainment indoors and under pavil- horseshoe tournament begin at 1:00 p.m. There will be a sou- Ongoing Events lion with water-fan cooled comfort. Starting at 11:00 a.m. there venir booth, featuring cookbooks and stained glass art on slate, St. Francis and St. Clare Fraternity/Secular Franciscans – For will be sausage/barbecue-chicken plate lunches available with toy walk, country store, duck pond, ring toss, ball throw, train meeting dates call Mary Ann LeBlanc at (361) 575-1858. food available throughout the day; and arts/crafts, kiddie games, rides, bingo (Lic. # 3-00-0620320-9) 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.; nachos, Marriage Encounter—The Marriage Encounter Weekend is cakewalk and much more family fun. For more information hamburger stand, High Hill homemade sausage, sweepstakes open to married couples, Catholic and non-Catholic. World- go to www.kkfest.com or call (979) 335-7907. drawing at 9:00 p.m. Music during the day by Texas Sound wide Marriage Encounter is designed to make good marriages Bay City—Our Lady of Guadalupe Annual Jamaica/Bazaar June Czech and Mark Halata. Free dance at night by Texas Dream. even better. For more information, see www.wme.org; or for 13 held on church grounds (Avenue D & 12th Street) from 11:00 Grand Finale with a Super Spectacular Fireworks Show at 10:00 upcoming weekends, please contact Milton and Diane Rejcek a.m. to dark. Fun for all ages: live music, children’s games and p.m.. Come join us. at (979) 245-0323 or at: [email protected]. rides, children’s ferris wheel, cakewalk and more; food booths Cuero—Our Lady of Guadalupe Jamaica Sept. 5 Retrouvaille — The word Retrouvaille means ‘rediscovery.’ (some open at 9:00 a.m. ), Mexican food and more. Bring your Shiner—Sts. Cyril and Methodius Picnic Sept. 5 It is a program that offers the chance to rediscover yourself, chair and enjoy the day!!!! Hallettsville—Sacred Heart Festival Sept. 5 your spouse and a loving relationship in your marriage. Tens Schulenburg—St. Rose of Lima will hold its annual parish Nada—St. Mary Picnic Sept. 5 of thousands headed for divorce have successfully saved their picnic on June 13 at KC Hall. Masses will be held Sunday Vanderbilt — St. John Bosco Parish Picnic Sept. 5 marriages by attending. Contact Gerd and Linda Conner at 7:30 and 10 a.m. A meal featuring fried-chicken, sau- Inez — St. Joseph Parish Picnic Sept. 12 (979) 543-3493 or (800) 470-2230 for more information. For sage and all the trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 Yorktown — Holy Cross Festival Sept. 12 dates in Texas, please go to www.retrouvaille.org or www. p.m. at the KC Hall. Adult plates $7.50 p/p, children under Dallas—Save the date for the Holy Trinity Seminary 2010 helpourmarriage.org. 12, $4.00 p/p. Drive-through adult plates will be available. Seminarian Welcome Dinner to be held Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the The Beginning Experience—The Beginning Experience is an in- Hamburgers, iced tea and other food and refreshments will be Fairmont Dallas. For more information, please go to http:// ternational ministry that helps divorced, separated and widowed served all afternoon and evening. The biergarten will open at noon. www.holytrinityseminary.com. individuals resolve their grief surrounding the loss of a marriage The Shiner Hobo Band will be featured from 11 a.m.-1 Masses • Retreats • Conferences partner. It is a ministry of the San Antonio Archdiocese Family p.m. and from 1:30-3:30 p.m. (outside); Mark Halata and Weimar—State Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas Spiri- Life Office. For more information, go to their Web site: www. Texavia will play from 4-8 p.m. in the hall. One of the tual Retreat, June 26, at Father John Peters’ Farm in Weimar. beginningexperience.org; e-mail: [email protected]; highlights of the picnic will be the big auction starting at Registration is $5.00 per person; registration from 9-9:30 a.m.; phone: (210) 734-2146. 1 p.m. featuring cattle, quilts, antiques and much more. retreat 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Speaker: Olga Samaniego, CDA State Natural Family Planning—For English or bilingual sessions of Other activities at this year’s picnic will include bingo in the Spiritual Enhancement. Mass will be celebrated and lunch is the Sympto-Thermal Method (S-TM) in Palacios, call Rene hall, as well as amusements and games, including a country included. Wear caps and comfortable clothes and Wilma Galvan at (361) 972-5030. Available for counsel- store, cakewalk, country walk, rides for children, and pull tab Indiana—Come & See Week - The Sisters of St. Benedict of ing and classes. For information about the Sympto-Thermal bingo. The sweepstakes drawing will be at 8 p.m. Ferdinand, Indiana would like to invite single Catholic women Method in the Victoria area, contact David and Annie Coffey St. Mary—St. Mary Parish Picnic June 13 at the parish hall. 18-40 who have ever considered being a nun, to come live the at [email protected]. Introductory presentations on the Mass will be celebrated at the church at 9:15 a.m. A stew and life with us for a weeklong experience June 25 - July 1. This Creighton Model Ovulation Method are offered in Wharton sausage dinner begins at 10:30 a.m. at $7 p/p with dine-in or Come & See Week will give participants an in-depth look at at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and in East Bernard at drive-thru available. There will be games, plants, cakewalk, our life. Those who come will experience our prayer, work and Holy Cross Catholic Church. Please contact Melissa Morse train ride and country store. Hamburgers will be sold in the recreation. There will also be a retreat day for personal prayer at (979) 335-7306 for more information. To learn more about afternoon. Auction begins at 1:00 p.m. Dance to live music and faith sharing. For more information or to register online, Natural Family Planning, please go to Natural Family Planning from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Texas Sound Czech, Tony visit www.thedome.org/JoinUs, call Sister Michelle Sinkhorn Outreach at: www.nfpoutreach.org. Natural Family Planning Janak and Red Ravens. at 800-734-9999, or e-mail [email protected]. is the only church approved form of family planning. If unable Victoria—Knights of Columbus Council 1329 chicken-barbecue San Antonio—The English movement of the Cursillos of Chris- to connect with any of these trainers, please contact Father fund-raiser June 20 at the KC Hall. The price is $6 per chicken. tianity of the Archdiocese of San Antonio (CCASA) invite you David Berger at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral at frdvdbrgr@ Beans and Spanish rice available for $1.50 per pint. Sale starts to their upcoming events. All Catholic men and women who gmail.com or (361) 575-4741. at 8:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit council’s projects. are interested in living their Catholic life more fully are invited. Goliad—Presidio La Bahia Museum and Visitor Center —a Wharton—The Gabriel Project Ministry Volunteer Workshop Women’s English Cursillo; June 10, 5:30 p.m. – June 13, 5:00 National Historic Landmark — is the only Spanish fort in the will be held Saturday, June 26, from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in p.m. closing ceremony. Men’s English Cursillo September possession of the Catholic Church in North America. A tour the Holy Family Religious Education Building (behind the 9, 5:30 p.m. – Sept. 12, 5:00 p.m. closing ceremony. Both program is available to groups. The Presidio is open daily Rectory), 2011 Briar Lane, Wharton. Breakfast and lunch will Cursillos will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish at from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is closed on major holidays. be provided. Come find out how you can volunteer to help 617 South Santa Rosa Ave. To attend, please contact (210) Admission is $4 (ages 12-59); $3.50 for (60 and older and women and their families during crisis pregnancies. Please 492-8788; [email protected]; or view Web site: military personnel) and $1 (ages 6- 11), with children five and RSVP by Thursday, June 24, by calling Becca (361)564-3887 www.sa-cursillo.org. younger admitted free. Group rates are available with advance or Vicki (979)532-3714. El Campo—A Young Adult ACTS Retreat sponsored by the El reservations. A re-enactor will be available for school groups Upcoming Events Campo Deanery ACTS group will be held on July 15 - 18 at with advance reservations. The fort is handicapped accessible. St. John—St. John Annual Parish 4th of July Picnic on the parish the J Bar J Ranch in Sealy, TX. This retreat is open to all single For more information call (361) 645-3752 or see the Web site grounds (7026 FM 957 - 6 miles SW of Schulenburg). Mass young adults who are 19 - 28 years old. Please call Brandon at www.presidiolabahia.org. at 9:30 a.m. followed by flag raising ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. Janak at (979) 541-9952 for more information or to request an Engaged Encounter—Register as soon as you have contacted A stew and fried-chicken dinner begins at 11:00 a.m. More e-mail application. your pastor due to limited space. It is strongly recommended information to come. that you attend an encounter weekend four to six months prior Victoria—Missing something in your life? Do you need an uplift- Dubina—Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish Picnic July 4 to your wedding date. For a registration form, contact your ing experience? Why not try some PRAISE and WORSHIP. Moravia—Ascension of Our Lord Parish Picnic July 18 (located pastor, visit the Web site at www.victoriadiocese.org/fam- Come join Incarnate Word Prayer Group on Monday nights ily/ee.htm, or write to: Engaged Encounter, P.O. Box 4070, at FM 957 and FM 532) with Mass at 10:00 a.m. A stew and from 7:30-9:00 p.m. at Incarnate Word Auditorium. For more Victoria, Texas 77903. The weekend is held at the Spiritual fried-chicken dinner begins at 11:00 a.m. at $7 p/p for adults information call Paula at (361) 575-7120 or Sr. Louise Marie Renewal Center. The dates for 2010 are: June 25-27, Sept. and plates-to-go and $4 for children. There will be a country at (361) 575-7111. 24-26 and Nov. 19-21. For more info., call (361) 573-0828 store, toy walk, dunking booth and cakewalk along with much Tivoli—Our Lady of Guadalupe Church invites you to a Healing ext. 30. All registrations are on a first come, first serve basis. more. Auction starts at 1:00 p.m. Refreshments and food Mass and Prayer Service every First Friday of the month at Fee must accompany registration form. available throughout the day. Music by the Ennis Czech Boys 7:00 p.m. Mass is followed by praise and worship/adoration, Picnics, Activities, etc. and Texas Sound Check. healing prayers, praying over, etc. Counseling available. For June Boling—St. Joseph Mission will hold its 42nd Annual Bazaar more information, please contact Rev. Gabriel P. Coelho at Port Lavaca—CDA Court #2267 of Our Lady of the Gulf Parish Aug.1, at the Boling Community Center. (361) 286-3349. is hosting its annual games party from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. June Frelsburg—Sts. Peter and Paul Annual Festival Aug. 1 Houston—Coming Events at Holocaust Museum Houston – Edu- 6, at St. Jude’s Hall. For table reservations, please call (361) Yoakum—St. Joseph Parish Picnic Aug. 1 cation Center and Memorial: www.hmh.org/pc_home.asp. 552-6844, (361) 552-3233 or (361) 987-2387. Palacios—St. Anthony Shrimporee Aug. 1 Pilgrimages, Tours, etc. Victoria—The Gabriel Project Ministry will hold its monthly Weimar—St. Michael Harvest Feast Aug. 8 Victoria—Victoria, Where Texas History Began will be open meeting on Tuesday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the educational Praha—St. Mary Parish Picnic Aug. 15 to the public through January 29, 2011. Viewing hours are building at Holy Family Church located at 704 Mallette Dr. High Hill—St. Mary Catholic Church Sesquicentennial Parish Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Museum The Gabriel Project Ministry serves women and their families Picnic – 150th Anniversary 1860-2010 to be held on Sept. 5. of the Coastal Bend, located on the campus of The Victoria during crisis pregnancies. For more info. call 1-866-627-9243 Chicken & Stew Dinner will be served. Visit the newly restored College, at the corner of East Red River and Ben Jordan. Visit (MARY AID). Queen of the Painted Churches. Flag raising ceremony at 9:30 www.museumofthecoastalbend.org for more information. East Bernard—Annual Czech Kolache-Klobase Festival June a.m., Mass with Bishop David Fellhauer as celebrant at 10:00 Admission is $3.50 for adults, $2.50 for senior citizens, and $2 for students ages 4 years through 8th grade. Admission is free for museum members, faculty, staff and students of The Victoria College and the University of Houston - Victoria, and June 9 — MINI-DOC – Sto- “The Power of LOVE” for children under 4 years of age. len Lives Regained Europe—13-day Pilgrimage to Italy & France May 16 – 28, (PL658) ~ Coalition with Rev. Mike Manning 2011, with spiritual director Father Tony Boateng-Mensah of St. to Abolish Slavery/ Mary’s in Victoria. Go to Lourdes, St. Anthony of Padua, Ven- Trafficking – Meet Interviews, Teachings, Ministry Mini-Docs ice, Assisi, tomb of Padre Pio – San Giovanni Rotondo, Mass dedicated workers at St. Michael’s Cave, hometown of Padre Pio - Pietrelcina, helping to rescue tour of ancient Rome, St. Peter’s Basilica, papal audience, and restore lives of victims of human trafficking. panorama of Paris, Basilica of St. Therese of Lisieux. Tour June 16 — TEACHING – Faces of God (SP468) ~ Fr. Mike opens a dialog with you based operated by Little Flower Tours & Travel, Ltd.; hosted by St. Mary’s Catholic Church Padre Pio Prayer Group, Victoria. on his new book, Fifteen Faces of God, about the layers of application and meaning in Jesus’ parables. For detailed itinerary/reservation form, please call Dora Silva June 23 — Peace to Iraq (PL659) ~ Fr. Yousif Habash, Sacred Heart Syriac Antiochan Rite Church. People at (361) 573-7761. of Iraq and Iraqi descents want nothing more than to be happy, peace-loving people. Summer Events June 30 — TEACHING – Jesus the Answer (SP469) ~ Fr. Mike explores the numerous ways people look for Victoria—Vacation Bible School will be held at St. Mary’s July answers to their problems and questions – but ultimately Jesus is the answer. 19 – 23, from 8:00 to 11:50 a.m., featuring Parachute with the July 7 — TEACHING – Deep in my Heart (SP470) ~ Fr. Mike’s characteristic joy comes from deep down Angels and St. Catherine LaBouré. To register, please call where he’s “got that love of Jesus.” And he wants everyone to have it, too! Marie Immenhauser by July 2 at (361) 572-3863. July 14 — Blood In, Blood Out (PL660) ~ Art Blajos, Victory Outreach Minister – From painful gang-culture experience, he shares the wisdom and love of Jesus with others. Have an event??? July 21 — My Awakening (PL661) ~ Erika Martinez, environment minister, Ontario, Ca. When the love of Contact us at Jesus finally comes alive in your heart, you are impelled to share it! (361) 573-5725 (FAX) On TBN (Trinity) channel Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. CDT; on the Net 24/7 at www.wordnet.tv/videos.thm or e-mail: [email protected] The Catholic Lighthouse Page 20 — June 2010 DIOCESE Catholic elementary schools’ Diocese of Victoria Catholic highest level recognized

Holy Cross School, Kymberlie Malatek, Ian High School’s 2010 Top Graduates Bay City Maxwell, Nathan Medellin, 6th Graders: Hunter Mraz, Hannah St. Paul High St. Joseph High Sacred Heart High Anthony Thomas, Jacob Novosad, Travis Raabe, Nelson, Jacob Ramsey, Julianna Rankin, Luis Shiner Victoria Hallettsville Matthew Morales, Matthew Rodriquez, Kristin Schacherl, Martinez, Miranda Orsak, Nicolette Siegel, Samantha Alec Sacco, William Siegel, Christina Squyres, Vandersnick Kaylee Vargo, Melanie Wagner Saint Anthony School, Columbus Nazareth Academy, 8th Graders: Victoria Ashley Andruss, Amanda 8th Graders: Briscoe, Katie Cain, Cassie Alyssa Bennett, Nathan Cantu, Hannah Hartigan, Bennett, Dodge Bludau, Kyleigh Hoelscher, Alix Lares- Brice Driver, David Du, Tyler Rodriguez, Kane Maertz, Engelbart, Taylor English, Colton Matus, Madison Sammy Garcia Jr., Jordan Olivarez, Andrew Ray, Gisler, Dane Guerra, Aubrey Sydney Sablatura, Savannah Gutierrez, Briana Gutierrez, Justin Pesek Christian Maxwell Clay Bludau Streckfuss, Travis Summers Nadia Guzman, Shaughnessy Hall, Seth Hawes, Rachel Hen- Valedictorian Valedictorian Co-Valedictorian Parents: Parents: Parents: St. Michael School, nessey, Joshua Hunter, Rachel Innocenti, Caitlin Jacob, Anthony & Donna Pesek Jerome & Patricia Maxwell Philip and Lea Bludau Cuero Jordan Lopez, Kimberly 6th Graders: Parma, Alexandria Perez, Charlie Orch, Teresa Spears, Ciara Schmidt, Travis Seger, Jon Paul Williams Matthew Small, Kristin Sontheimer, Jarrod Sullivan, St. Philip School, Raven Thompson, Douglas El Campo Wall, Chloe Walther 8th Graders: Katelyn Baros, Alexis Our Lady of Victory Crowell, Taylor Fuechec, School, Victoria Matthew Graff, Nick Jasek, 8th Graders: Austin Kelly, Kacey Knesek, Hannah Adams, Hunter Koy Kresta, Jordan Limmer, Barthels, Baxter Bradicich Brandon Naiser, Shelby Sydney Burns, Ethan Stary, Michaela Thornton, Carrasco, Mariah Clay, Hunter Tupa, Brooke Austyn Clements, Olivia Brandon Pesek Amanda Boozalis Emma Gray Wallace, Kari Wilkins, Creager, Peyton Cuellar, Salutatorian Salutatorian Co-Valedictorian Hunter Winkelmann Morgan DeLaGarza, Thomas Parents: Parents: Parents: Doug Gray and Dentler, Alexander Ferrell, Anthony & Donna Pesek George & Debbie Boozalis Sara McDaniel Sacred Heart School, Tom Followwill, Brian Gann, Hallettsville Shelsey Gonzales, Collin 8th Graders: Hartman, Jade Hayes, Jacob Barton, Joshua Blaschke, Christina Haynes, Madison Colton Bludau, Danson Herman, Harrison High, Bludau, Meagan Harper, Johanna Hoang, Cody Janak, Macey Jacobs, Calen Janak, Adam Konarik, Connally Megan Janak, Trent Janak, Krueger, Lauren Kurtz, Hira Sabrina Koerth,Trent Malaer, Malik, Vina Nguyen, Emily Jaycie Orsak, Kelsey Pilat, Omecinski, Jacob Ortmann, Angel Soto, Luke Steffek, Jack Perry, Ryan Pozzi, Jonathan Vanek, Andrew Barclay Proctor, Brenden Watson, Evan Wick, Elizabeth Pupi, Allyson Reithmeier, Wysocki, Michael Zaruba Alyssa Rodriguez, Anna Samples, Jordan Shaulis, Our Lady of the Gulf Luke Stone, Gunnar Trampota, Brette Tucker, School, Port Lavaca Audrey High Megan Pavlicek Claudia Valenzuela, Sarah Michael Pesek 8th Graders: Historian Salutatorian Valenzuela, Chloe Velasco, Historian Hannah Armstrong, C.J. Parents: Parents: Sarah Warner, Luke Wenske, Parents: Carmichael, Michael Chen, Kelly & Beth High I. J. and Suzanne Pavlicek Logan Wiggen, Denny Anthony & Donna Pesek Harley Desoto, Darbi Williams, Cameron Zafereo Dowell, Mason Elgin, Zane Herrera, Kevin Holdgraf, Capitol Comments: Dillon Janecka, Stephanie St. Michael School, Johnstone, Natalie Lyssy, Weimar Tristin Phillips, Hannah 8th Graders: Catholic School Formation - Rose Mariah Carroll, Trey Davila, An Invaluable Opportunity Seth Helmcamp, Josh King, St. Rose of Lima Emily Koenig, Kendall Marak, By Andrew Rivas, Executive her life and when difficult times School, Schulenburg McKenna Munsch, AnaKaren Director, Texas Catholic Con- came her way, she was not af- Ortiz, Corie Ritter, Greyson 8th Graders: ference forded the opportunity to work Ulrich, Bonnie Winkler Aimee Adamek,Tanner Our eldest child is a senior in through problems in the school Canion, Hannah Fogle, high school and our second eldest setting through the eyes of faith. A Meagan Jurica, Haley Nidey, St. Joseph School, is in the eighth grade. Both girls Catholic school would have been Jakob Rehak, Rachel Saulnier, Yoakum go to Catholic schools and both able to give her that support, and Scott Stoner, Sarah Walker 8th Graders: are getting ready to graduate. We so she was determined to place Ashley Carroll, Matthew know that their experiences in our children in Catholic schools. Ethan Svetlik St. Ludmila Academy, Friedel, Jenna Holik, Mindi Catholic schools will help them to In the last twelve years we’ve Historian Shiner Janak, Trey Janca, Jason Karl, be strong and faithful in whatever been through some lean times Parents: Kelley Kusak, Anna Kvinta, their future holds. where we’ve had to make sacri- 8th Graders: Johnny and Marilyn Svetlik Haley Lorke, Chris Neubauer, I am a product of Catholic fices to keep our kids in Catholic John Paul Arlinghaus, Sam Patek, Reagan Renken, grade schools and always wanted schools. Tuition, uniforms and Hayley Blanton, Meagan Callie Witte to give my kids the same oppor- various school fees can seem even Chumchal, Stephen Curtiss, tunity my parents gave me. My Ben Janecek, Cecilia Leyva, See Catholic School wife went to public schools all Formation, p. 16