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Above, 30,000 Catholics from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis gathered in Indianapolis for the Great Jubilee last Saturday to celebrate Thank you! 2,000 years of Christianity and to thank God for all his blessings. Eighteen bishops, two elebration in the Spirit of Hope: The Great We prayed for the Holy Spirit’s guidance for a new archabbots and several priests of the archdio- Jubilee was a blessed moment in the history of emphasis on our mission of evangelization. We now cese helped Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein the Catholic Church in our archdiocese. We thank embark on our Journey of Hope with new vigor as confirm nearly 3,200 youth and adults at the C archdiocese’s Celebration in the Spirit of God for this blessing and the countless blessings show- “Disciples in Mission.” † ered on our local Church! Surely it Hope: The Great Jubilee. It was the largest was a memorable and holy event, gathering of Catholics in the history of the not only for those who received archdiocese and one of the largest Jubilee the sacrament of confirmation but Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. celebrations in the United States this year. for all of us. Archbishop of Indianapolis Archbishop Buechlein called on Catholics And in the name of all of us— of the archdiocese to spread the Good News laity, religious and clergy—I want as the Church prepares to begin a major to thank everyone who gathered at evangelization effort. For more Jubilee coverage, see pages 9-14. the RCA Dome as the Church in central and southern Indiana. I also want to thank the 1,000-plus peo- Archbishop Daniel ple who gave their time and talent M. Buechlein so that our celebration might be prayerful, joyful and beautiful. An incredible amount of detail and hard work go into this kind of venture. Msgr. Joseph Schaedel, assisted by Brian Doyle, Father Patrick Beidelman, Father James Bonke, Bill Bruns, Father Paul Etienne, Jesuit Father Joseph Folzenlogen, Charles Gardner, Father Rick Ginther, Sue Hetzler, David Hodde, Steve James, Kathy Kaplan, “Mickey” Lentz, Carolyn Noone, Karen Oddi, Susan Schramm and Marlene Stammerman formed the steering committee that oversaw the plan- ning and its execution. Countless others served as staff. Mike Fox and C.J. Wright, of the RCA Dome staff, provided invaluable assistance. Heartfelt con- gratulations and thank you, one and all! Our Jubilee celebration not only gratefully celebrated Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein and 18 other bishops from around the 2,000th anniversary of Christ’s birth and our salva- the country, two archabbots and priests from the archdiocese con- tion, it was primarily an event that looked to the future. celebrated the Jubilee Mass last Saturday at the RCA Dome. Page 2 The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2000 Six Sisters of Providence celebrate their silver jubilees

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS— Sister Jeanette earned a bachelor’s Evansville. She currently ministers as Sr. Janette Sr. Mary Ann DeFazio Six Sisters of Providence of Saint degree in mathematics from Saint director of worship at the Cathedral of Hagelskamp Mary-of-the-Woods celebrated their sil- Mary-of-the-Woods College. She the Assumption in Louisville, Ky. ver jubilee during a eucharistic liturgy received a master’s degree in mathemat- She entered the congregation on on Aug. 19 in the Church of the ics from Purdue University and a degree Aug. 29, 1975, from Christ the King Immaculate Conception at the mother- in educational leadership, administra- Parish in Evansville, and professed per- house. tion and supervision from the National petual vows on Aug. 25, 1984. The silver jubilarians are Sisters College of Education. Sister Lisa earned a bachelor’s degree Mary Ann DeFazio, Jeanette She was a teacher at Providence High in English from Saint Mary-of-the- Hagelskamp, Sue Pietrus, Lisa School in New Lenox, Ill., from 1977- Woods College. Stallings, Dawn Tomaszewski and 79. She served as a physics instructor, She was a teacher at Our Lady of Wendy Workman. assistant director of financial aid and Providence High School in Clarksville Sister Mary Ann DeFazio is a native director of admissions at Saint Mary-of- from 1977-81, and a teacher at of Pittsburgh. She currently is a student. the-Woods College from 1979-82. At Providence-St. Mel School in Chicago Sr. Sue Pietrus Sr. Lisa Stallings She entered the congregation on Providence-St. Mel School in Chicago, from 1981-88. She was director of Aug. 29, 1975, from St. Mary Parish in she taught mathematics and physics and music for St. Bernadette Parish in Griffith, and professed perpetual vows was a computer instructor, curriculum Evergreen Park, Ill., from 1989-90 and on Oct. 14, 1984. She earned a bache- director and guidance counselor from director of music for St. James Parish in lor’s degree in humanities from Saint 1982-91. She also served as principal of Elizabethtown, Ky., from 1994-98. She Mary-of-the-Woods College. Mother Theodore Guérin High School also served as assistant coordinator of Sister Mary Ann served as a teacher in River Grove, Ill., from 1991-97. liturgy at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in at Lady Isle School in Portsmouth, N.H., Sister Sue Pietrus is a native of 1998. from 1977-79 and at St. Alexander Chicago. She currently ministers as a Sister Dawn Tomaszewski is a native School in Palos Heights, Ill., from 1979- professor of music at Saint Mary-of-the- of Chicago. She currently ministers in 80. She also served St. Alexander Parish Woods College, where she also served the Archdiocese of Chicago as the com- as coordinator of religious education as music instructor, assistant professor munications and media coordinator for from 1980-86 and as pastoral associate and associate professor from 1980-90 the archdiocesan Office of Catholic Sr. Dawn Sr. Wendy Workman and director of religious education at and 1993-99. Education. Tomaszewski St. Clement Parish in Chicago from She entered the congregation on Aug. She entered the congregation on Aug. 1989-91. She served as director of reli- 29, 1975, from St. Louise Parish in 29, 1975, from St. John Brebeuf Parish gious education for St. Ferdinand Parish La Grange Park, Ill., and professed per- in Niles, Ill., and professed perpetual in Chicago from 1991-2000. petual vows on Aug. 19, 1984. vows on Aug. 19, 1984. Sister Jeanette Hagelskamp is a Sister Sue earned a bachelor’s degree Sister Dawn earned a bachelor’s native of Indianapolis and currently is a in music education at Saint Mary-of- degree in communications from Saint doctoral candidate and instructor at the the-Woods College. She received a mas- Mary-of-the-Woods College. She University of San Francisco. She also ter’s degree in music education from the received a master’s degree in journalism has served as assistant director of the University of Illinois and a doctor of from the University of North Carolina. Institute for Catholic Education musical arts in music education from She was a teacher at Marywood Leadership at the university. the University of Southern California. School in Orange, Calif., from 1977-80 She entered the congregation on She served as a music teacher at and at Mother Theodore Guérin High vows on Aug. 19, 1984. Aug. 29, 1975, from St. Matthew Parish Marywood School in Orange, Calif., School in River Grove, Ill., from 1980- Sister Wendy earned a bachelor’s in Indianapolis, and professed perpetual from 1977-80. 82. She was an instructor at Saint Mary- degree in religion from Saint Mary-of- vows on Aug. 19, 1984. Sister Lisa Stallings is a native of of-the-Woods College from 1984-87. the-Woods College. She received a She also served the Sisters of bachelor’s degree in physical education Providence as director of communica- from Indiana State University and a tions from 1984-90 and as director of master’s degree in physical education Providence Sister Bernadette Mary the Office of Congregational from the University of Iowa. Advancement from 1990-96. She taught at Corpus Christi School Carroll receives papal honor Sister Wendy Workman is a native of in Oklahoma City, Okla., from Gilman, Ill. She currently ministers as a 1977-80 and at St. Angela School in Providence Sister Bernadette Mary bookkeeping duties, Sister Bernadette healthcare visitor at the congregation’s Chicago from 1980-82. She taught Carroll, who formerly served in the arch- Mary also assists women with vocation motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the- physical education at Saint Mary-of-the- diocese, has been awarded the papal discernment at Casa Providencia in Los Woods. Woods College from 1984-87 and honor “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice” (“For Angeles. She entered the congregation on served as chairperson of the physical the Church and the Holy Father”). “It is an honor to receive this award,” Aug. 29, 1975, from St. Mary Parish in education department at the college Sister Bernadette Mary currently she said. “My family is very, very Paxton, Ill., and professed perpetual from 1985-87. † serves as pas- excited, probably more excited than I toral minister am!” and bookkeeper Nearly half of her 60-plus years as a Catholic physicians to meet Sept. 27 at at St. Teresa of Sister of Providence were spent teaching Avila Parish in children in Indiana and California, which Fatima Retreat House in Indinapolis Los Angeles. is her favorite ministry, Sister Bernadette The award is Mary said. “It has been wonderful. I Members of the Society of Dietzen will speak at 7:15 p.m., with presented to would do it all over again.” St. Raphael, a Catholic physicians guild, dinner following at 8 p.m. Catholics for She entered the congregation of the will hear Dr. Charles J. Dietzen speak at The cost for physicians is $60; for their exemplary Sisters of Providence on Feb. 2, 1939, their annual meeting on Wednesday, physicians in training, $40. commitment to and professed perpetual vows on Aug. 15, Sept. 27. The topic of Dietzen’s address Respond to Carolyn Noone, asso- the Church and 1947. is “It’s More Than a Job: This is a ciate director for special events for the pope. She Sister Bernadette Mary served at Mission.” Dietzen is well-known in the archdiocese, immediately. She will receive her St. Andrew the Apostle School and the medical circles and has practiced, spo- may be reached at 317-236-1428. papal medal former St. Catherine School in ken and written extensively. Coordinators for the society are Sr. Bernadette Mary Carroll during an after- Indianapolis, and at St. Benedict School The society will meet at Fatima Drs. Niceta Bradburn, Greg noon prayer ser- in Terre Haute. Elsewhere in Indiana, she Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., in Grammelspacher and Mary McAteer. vice on Sept. 24 at St. Bernadette Church served at St. John School in Newburgh, Indianapolis. Mass will be celebrated Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar gen- in Los Angeles. St. Simon School in Washington and in the retreat house’s chapel at 6 p.m. eral, serves as chaplain to the In addition to her pastoral ministry and St. John School in Vincennes. † A reception follows at 6:45 p.m. group. †

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Buechlein will The jubilarians to be honored this of the liturgy, the archbishop will pre- Indiana will be honored at a solemn celebrate the eucharistic liturgy and lead year represent nearly 11,000 years of sent each of them with a special Mass during the archdiocese’s 15th the jubilarians in the renewal of their married life, according to David J. memento in remembrance of this event. annual Golden Wedding Anniversary marriage vows. Ninety-six couples mar- Bethuram, executive director of the Two couples attending the liturgy Celebration at 2 p.m. on Sept. 24 at ried in 1950 and other couples married archdiocesan Office for Youth and have been married for 69 years. Merle SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in during the 1930s and 1940s will receive Family Ministries, which coordinates the and Gladys Cassidy are members of annual event. St. Christopher Parish in Indianapolis “These couples view their marriage as and Charles and Margaret Murphy are Technology workshop for sacred,” Bethuram said. “They recognize members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel that marriage is as demanding and chal- Parish in Carmel, in the Lafayette religion educators set for Sept. 27 lenging as it is rewarding and pleasur- Diocese. able. Their commitment to one another A reception to honor the annivesary By Barbara Fox him to communicate with students easier throughout the years has deepened and couples is scheduled after the Mass in and more frequently. He also uses his developed in a love that moves beyond the Assembly Hall at the Archbishop The religious education program at computer to create brochures to promote themselves and gives society a wonder- O’Meara Catholic Center, across the St. Michael the Archangel Parish in his programs. Program registration ful model of the love and care that God street from the cathedral. Honored cou- Indianapolis has gone “high-tech.” forms are also computerized. has for all of us.” ples will receive personalized certifi- Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, Brother Bob’s family gave him a digi- Twenty-four couples have been mar- cates at the reception. † director of religious education at tal camera so that pictures can be St. Michael, has become the parish com- inserted into his printed documents and puter guru. Power Point presentations. Commercial Respect Life Sunday is Oct. 1 After participating in the New CD-ROMs such as “Inside the Vatican” Frontiers Technology Planning Process are also available for use. By Mary Ann Wyand liturgy, the archbishop will honor a dedi- provided to archdiocesan schools and Parish administrators of religious edu- cated pro-life volunteer with the parishes, Brother Bob began to figure cation are invited to St. Michael Parish Respect Life Sunday observances in the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Respect out ways to use the technologies he on Sept. 27 to participate in a new Archdiocese of Indianapolis are scheduled Life Award. The award recipient will be already had available, such as videos “hands-on” technology planning on Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at announced in The Criterion next week. and videocassette recorders, in more process. It is called Dot Com PARES. SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and in the The 10th annual Central Indiana Life effective ways. He also assumed respon- Sessions will be held again in February. Assembly Hall of the Archbishop O’Meara Chain, a one-hour ecumenical pro-life sibility for operating the parish bingo Dot Com PARES will be meeting at Catholic Center in Indianapolis. prayer vigil, begins at 2:30 p.m. on North program so that he could use the pro- St. Michael’s parish center to view the Events include the archdiocese’s annual Meridian Street in Indianapolis. ceeds for new parish technologies. technologies in action. Afternoon ses- Respect Life Mass, a speech about abor- During the Life Chain, participants will The parish center now has a large- sions will be held in Indianapolis at the tion and Catholic voters, an ecumenical pray for an end to abortion and hold signs screen television that is connected to a Cardinal Ritter High School computer Life Chain prayer vigil and a Life Fair that say “Abortion kills children,” computer so that Power Point computer lab so that participants can use the soft- with free educational materials. “Abortion hurts women,” “Adoption: The presentations can be made for large- ware that has been demonstrated. The day’s events begin with the Life loving option,” “Jesus forgives and heals” group functions. Three computers are Openings are still available. Fair from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and from or “Lord, forgive us and our nation.” networked so that Internet sites can also 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Assembly Hall. After the Life Chain, the archdiocesan be viewed on the large television screen. (Administrators of religious education Representatives of a number of pro-life Life Fair continues in the Assembly Hall. Brother Bob also accesses the parish who are interested in attending the Dot ministries will staff booths and talk with At 4 p.m., Dr. Mark Ginter, assistant accounting software that is password Com PARES sessions should call visitors. professor of Moral Theology at Saint protected to create lists of students’ Barbara Fox at the Office of Catholic Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein will Meinrad School of Theology, will discuss names, addresses, phone numbers and e- Education at 317-236-1436 or 800-382- celebrate the archdiocesan Respect Life “Abortion and the Conscience of the mail addresses. The technology allows 9836, ext. 1436.) † Mass at 1 p.m. at the cathedral. During the Catholic Voter,” in the Assembly Hall. †

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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler TheCriterion 1915 - 1994 Criterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Executive Editor Greg A. Otolski, Managing Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus I dream of a Editorial corps of volunteers

ne time Mother Teresa of volunteers so that it would truly Spirit of Hope to Calcutta remarked, “Money make a difference! Is there someone can be gotten; the poor need out there who could do that? empower outreach Oyour hands to touch them; I was reminded of this dream they need your hearts to love some weeks ago when two generous them …” Knowing that it is Christ and committed volunteers in our t was an awesome event. major event in our yearlong celebration whom we serve in the poor, she Indianapolis St. Vincent de Paul Possibly the largest gathering of of the Holy Year of the Great Jubilee went on to say, “After Christ suf- Society came by to give me a report ICatholics for worship in the history and as the launching pad for a major on their apostolate. The two gentle- of the state of Indiana, last Saturday’s evangelization effort for the archdiocese. fered and died for us, how sad it Celebration in the Spirit of Hope: The Even before last week, two members would be if he passed us by and we men referred to themselves as Great Jubilee was a marvelous public of the archdiocesan Disciples in Mission didn’t even notice.” “empty nesters.” They spoke passion- witness to the power of Jesus Christ to Leadership Team had traveled to the One of my goals for our archdio- ately of the need for more hands and touch and change lives. Paulist National Catholic Evangelization cese is to raise more awareness of the feet to help carry on their mission. It was also a wonderful testimony of Association headquarters in Washington, They have the supplies. The money the vibrancy of the Catholic Church in D.C., for a three-day workshop to famil- needs of the poor in our home mis- sions right here in southern and cen- is coming in. But volunteerism central and southern Indiana and of the iarize themselves with the Paulists’ seems to be at a new low. They asked solid promise for the future we are Disciples in Mission process. tral Indiana. And I dream of doing so enjoying. To be present while nearly The leaders, Celina Acosta-Taylor to such an extent that people will not if I would help them appeal to other 3,200 young people and adults—the and Jesuit Father Joseph Folzenlogen, only want to contribute their money “empty nesters” to give some time. I future Church, the Church of the Third who also serves as archdiocesan coordi- to help us serve these poor, but that told them I would do so. But I also Millennium—were confirmed in the faith nator of evangelization, joined a group they will also want to offer their pre- want to challenge young adults to was a hope-filled and faith-filled experi- in Washington that included representa- find a way to give some time to ence. Yes, we celebrated the Spirit of tives from 30 other dioceses. Disciples cious time and talent in service. I am particularly thinking of the “touch the poor.” Are you willing to Hope all right, and much of the hope we in Mission is a method that the archdio- give your hearts in love to people received last Saturday came from watch- cese will be using to train local parish contribution of time, which these who need people who care? ing young person after young person step leaders to help the entire parish become days seems to be every bit as self- Patronage at the St. Vincent de forward to be sealed with the gift of the more aware of and involved in the evan- sacrificing and humanly expensive as Paul Society’s Indianapolis Food Holy Spirit, strengthened and equipped gelization mission of the Church. the gift of money. I dream of a corps to help carry out the mission and min- Additional members of the leadership Pantry is a clear example of the of volunteers willing to do the istries of the Church. team will be named in the near future. needs to be met. It is the largest food menial things that are needed in our And that is really the next step. Last We have spent nearly five years pantry in the Midwest. More than soup kitchens and shelters. I am Saturday, we invoked the Holy Spirit for preparing to celebrate the third Christian 1 million pounds of food is given the grace and the gifts to implement the millennium. We have been on a Journey thinking of volunteers to help do out in a year. More than 1,200 fami- third theme of our symbolic Journey of of Hope during which we renewed our- things like stock shelves in lies visit the pantry in a week’s time. Hope 2001: evangelization—the procla- selves spiritually and committed our- St. Vincent de Paul Society’s food The pantry does provides more than mation of the Good News of Jesus Christ selves to live our lives in authentic pantries and work in the society’s linked with a proposal, or an invitation, Christian stewardship. food, e.g., services that promote self- distribution center, not only here in to all who will listen to join us on our Now is the time for our final prepara- help and other human needs for Indianapolis but also in centers in Journey of Hope. tion for stepping out with a new sense of development. Many patrons of the To Catholics who have been away mission that will see us recommitting other locations in the archdiocese. pantry are working people, but from the Church for whatever reason, ourselves to the Lord Jesus and his Good I am also dreaming of a corps of we say, “Come home. We miss you.” News, encouraging brothers and sisters today’s minimum wage doesn’t go volunteers to provide help that is far enough to pay rent for housing To those who have not yet found a to return to active Church membership, needed in our schools, particularly in Church home, we say, “Come in. You and opening wide our doors and our and meet other day-to-day expenses are welcome here. You have people hearts to those seeking a spiritual home. center-city Indianapolis and in some as well. here who want to become your sisters We have asked the Spirit for help in of the rural areas of the archdiocese. In order to continue its mission, and brothers.” this endeavor. Let us rely on that grace For example, I think of our need the St. Vincent de Paul Society Last week’s gathering at the RCA and move forward in faith and hope and for substitute teachers, teachers’ needs volunteer hands and needs Dome in Indianapolis served as both the love. aides and help in cafeterias and — William R. Bruns them badly. Like other associations, libraries. Perhaps there are retired they also need new and younger teachers who could give some valu- members to carry the apostolate into able time as a contributed service in the future. Be assured this society our poorer parishes. isn’t the only charitable organization I think of the help needed by pas- serving our home missions and in tors of smaller parishes who cannot need of volunteers. afford a business manager, but who Food pantries, soup kitchens, TheCriterion themselves must give up too much shelters and medical services meet valuable time in administration when immediate needs. Our parishes in they would prefer to provide more of areas of poverty around the archdio- Published weekly except the last week of December and the first week of January. Mailing the pastoral and sacramental ministry cese provide help to break the cycle Address: 1400 N. Meridian Street, Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. 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Our Senior Account Executive: Loretta Hahn Williams (and just plain old ordinary help) Price: Account Executive: Tony Clark United Catholic Appeal provides $20.00 per year 50 cents per copy Director of Publications and Graphics: Jane Lee could provide home mission parishes. increasing monies for our home Graphics Specialist: Dave Sechrist In fact, I need a professional volun- missions, but we need hands and Postmaster: Graphics Specialist: Louie Stumpf teer who could organize this corps of Send address changes to The Criterion, hearts, too! † Accounting Clerk: Phyllis Huffman P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for September World Wide Web Page: www.archindy.org Teachers/Religious Education Directors: that they may rely on the strength and guidance of the Holy Spirit as they hand on the Catholic faith to our youth and E-mail: encourage them to consider vocations to the priesthood and religious life. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Letters to the Editor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. are not the only parts of society that are Distressed, disappointed allowed free speech. And the judges that by Vatican document accept those cases and rule against morality should be removed from office. I was very distressed and disappointed George Washington had a very high by the lead story of The Criterion for regard for religion and said it publicly [in Sueño con un Sept. 8 headlined: “Vatican says Catholic his Farewell Address]. … Christianity necessary for salvation.” When the Church began teaching its stu- It seems to confirm my worst fears that dents its social agenda without the back- the Vatican has the desire to concentrate ground of our old Baltimore Catechism,we cuerpo de voluntarios power under its central control, negating lost our focus on the principles of life. You, the collegiality of Vatican II and ignoring along with the government, are now and reversing decisions of bishops’ confer- focused on the principle that the govern- ences around the world. Rome has been ment should take from those that have and na vez la Madre Teresa de hacer esto? publishing a long series of documents that give without any consideration to those Calcuta comentó, “Se puede Me recordaron de este sueño hace offend many, both inside and outside our who do not. Is it not time for this Church to conseguir dinero; los pobres varias semanas cuando dos generosos Church, on issues of faith, morals and avail itself to instigate discourse with and Unecesitan sus manos para tocar- voluntarios dedicados de nuestra practice. We wonder about the thinking provide a leadership role in the assembly of les; necesitan sus corazones para amar- St. Vincent de Paul Society en that leads to these actions. To what pur- any and all religions to exercise pressure on los …” Con el conocimiento de que es Indianápolis me dieron un informe pose is this? the president-to-be, the Congress and the Cristo a quien servimos por medio de sobre su apostolado. Los dos hombres In my circle of friends, both inside and judges of the country to re-think the rela- los pobres, ella pasó a decir: “Tras el dicen que sus hijos ya se fueron y outside the Roman Catholic tradition, there tionship of moral and religious thought sufrimiento y la muerte de Cristo por tienen tiempo. Hablaban con pasión is almost uniform disgust and rejection of with the principles under which this coun- nosotros, sería triste si él nos pasó y no sobre la necesidad de más manos y these ideas. I see this as a rejection and dis- try was founded? nos fijáramos”. pies para continuar su misión. Tienen crediting of the thinking of competent the- Jim Hopp, Indianapolis Una de las metas de nuestra los suministros. El dinero está lle- ologians and even more significantly of the archidiócesis es la de aumentar la con- gando. Sin embargo, el número de vol- sensus fidelium [the sense of the faithful]. I Response: ciencia con respecto a las necesidades untarios parece haber tocado el fondo. pray for our Church and the American Your apology is accepted. We believe de los pobres en nuestras misiones Me pidieron que yo les ayudara a lla- bishops who have the responsibility and you have misinterpreted our editorial. locales en la zona sureña y central de mar a las demás personas con tiempo power to forcefully respond to Rome on First, the editorial in question was an Indiana. Sueño con hacer esto hasta tal extra como ellos para dar algún tiempo. this and other important issues. attempt to deal with the reality that few—if punto que la gente no solamente querrá Les dije que sí, pero quiero también Theodore J. Brentlinger, Terre Haute any—political candidates will square per- fectly with Church teachings. In such situa- contribuir con su dinero para ayudarnos desafiar a los adultos jóvenes encontrar tions, what is a responsible Catholic voter a servir a los pobres, pero también una manera para dar algún tiempo para Decision easy, not to do? To answer this question, the editorial querrá ofrecer su precioso tiempo y tal- “tocar a los pobres”. ¿Está usted dis- difficult calls on the major points of a recent docu- ento en servicio. puesto a dar sus corazones en amor a ment produced by the administrative board I don’t normally write letters to newspa- En particular estoy pensando en la las personas que necesiten a los que of the United States Catholic bishops. It is pers of any sort, but I was incensed by the contribución del tiempo, el cual parece cuidan? titled “Faithful Citizenship,” and it is avail- ser un gran sacrificio y un costo El patrocinio en la Despensa de editorial in your Sept. 1 edition, “Difficult able from the United States Catholic humano, como el regalo del dinero hoy Comida de la St. Vincent de Paul decisions.” The Church should endorse Conference at 800-235-8722. en día. Sueño con un cuerpo de volun- Society en Indianápolis es un buen candidates on moral grounds, or don’t you The intent of this booklet and our edito- tarios dispuestos a hacer los trabajos de ejemplo de las necesidades para ser believe what you preach? rial was to offer guidance to voters in the baja categoría necesarios en nuestras cumplidas. Es la mayor despensa de Candidates and/or parties who openly upcoming and future elections. Both our cocinas de sopa y refugios. Estoy pen- comida en el mediooeste. Se reparte favor issues that are contrary to natural law editorial and “Faithful Citizenship” point (God’s law) should immediately be ruled sando en voluntarios para ayudar a más de un millón de libras de comida out that the consistent ethic of life should out as a choice for public office. This hacer cosas como abastecer los estantes anualmente. Más de 1,200 familias vis- provide the moral framework against Church should become a leader with all de los bancos de comida de la itan la despensa cada semana. La which we should look at political issues other religions to condemn the practices of St. Vincent de Paul Society y ayudar a despensa proporciona más que comida, and candidates. abortion and euthanasia and all those who Now, should the Church endorse politi- trabajar en el centro de distribución de por ej., servicios que fomentan support that practice. That decision is very la sociedad tanto aquí en Indianápolis autoayuda y las demás necesidades cal candidates? It is the policy of the U.S. easy for those who believe in God’s law. Catholic Church not to endorse individual como en los centros a lo largo de la humanas para desarrollo. Los usuarios All other issues of this campaign are social archidiócesis. de la despensa son trabajadores, pero el political candidates or parties. To do so issues and should be of secondary conse- would violate the Internal Revenue Code Sueño con un cuerpo de voluntarios sueldo mínimo actual no alcanza para quence to the debate of conscience. Based para dar la ayuda necesaria en nuestras pagar la renta y cumplir con los gastos and would jeopardize the Church’s tax- on the above, the decision of who should exempt status. For this reason, the Church escuelas, sobre todo en el centro de diarios también. be elected is very simple. Any Catholic or attempts to educate its members by speak- Indianápolis y en otras áreas rurales de Para continuar su misión, la any other moral person of any other reli- ing about the issues and how those issues la archidiócesis. St. Vincent de Paul Society necesita gious belief who would vote for a person should be seen in light of Church Por ejemplo, pienso de nuestra desesperadamente manos voluntarias. who would kill or allow to be killed an teaching.—WRB necesidad de maestros suplentes, asis- Como otras asociaciones, también unborn or soon-to-die person because that tentes de maestro y personas para ayu- necesita miembros nuevos y más candidate would promise to “give” them dar en las cafeterías y las bibliotecas. jóvenes para realizar el apostolado en something for free is, at very least, a hyp- Difficult questions? ocrite. Talvez haya maestros jubilados que el futuro. Usted puede asegurarse de Regarding your editorial “Difficult ques- I am sorry if I may have misinterpreted podrían contribuir algún tiempo valioso que esta sociedad no es la única organi- tions” in the Sept. 1 issue: I disagree. As a the intent of your editorial, but my reading como un servicio en nuestras parro- zación de caridad sirviendo a nuestras “watchman” for our faith I need to say this, of it says that if you like the freebies, you quias más pobres. misiones locales y que tiene una and all Catholics need to hear it. Mr. may vote for the murderer in good faith. If Pienso en la ayuda que necesitan los necesidad de voluntarios. Conway has had some good efforts in the that interpretation is correct, then I strongly pastores de las parroquias menores, las Las despensas de comida, cocinas de past, but this editorial is disappointing. If disagree with your position. If I am wrong cuales no pueden pagar a un gerente de sopa, refugios y servicios médicos both candidates and parties were pro-death with that “picture,” then I apologize. But negocios, pero quienes deben dedicar cumplen las necesidades de inmediato. (pro-choice), then we’d need to do some then I must insist that you clarify your demasiado tiempo valioso para admin- Nuestras parroquias en zonas de weighing of their total platforms as he position and tell your members that, with istrar cuando preferirían brindar minis- pobreza alrededor de la archidiócesis stresses. There is no need for “educated clear conscience and the understanding of guessing” and the “easy way” to vote is terio pastoral y sacramental. Esto es la proporcionan ayuda para romper el what is right and wrong, the Church must very clear, however, if a candidate is pro- razón que fueron ordenados. ¿Hay con- ciclo de pobreza física y espiritual en highly recommend that all good people death, i.e., pro-choice. tadores o comerciantes quienes podrían el futuro. Esto se hace por medio de vote for the man and party that is pro-life To be pro-death (pro-abortion) is to be proporcionar este servicio uno o dos nuestras escuelas y otros programas y for the unborn and the elderly. No other días a la semana? servicios parroquiales. Estas parroquias vote can be acceptable. The decision is See LETTERS, page 20 Hay muchas cosas buenas que los también carecen de voluntarios para easy, not difficult. contadores, líderes de juventud y per- brindar servicios que no se ofrecería de While I’m in the writing mood, I would sonal de mantenimiento calificados otra manera como los programas juve- like to address another subject that I believe Letter Policies pueden hacer como voluntarios en las niles. Nuestro Llamamiento Unido the Church seems to ignore. That is the so- parroquias locales de misión y es tra- Católico proporciona más dinero para called separation of church and state. You Letters from readers are welcome bajo ordinario. ¡De hecho, yo necesito nuestras misiones locales, ¡pero necesi- are letting the ACLU [American Civil and should be informed, relevant, un voluntario profesional que sea capaz tamos manos y corazones también! † Liberties Union] get away with murder by well-expressed, concise, temperate in de organizar este cuerpo de voluntarios not challenging their suits against prayer tone, courteous and respectful. para que realmente haga una diferen- Traducido por: Language Training and actions against morality. Here again, The editors reserve the right to cia! ¿Hay alguien allí quien pueda Center, Indianapolis you should be leaders in the assembly of all select and edit the letters based on religious belief to fight against their persis- space limitations, pastoral sensitivity tence to eliminate morality from govern- and content (including spelling and La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en septiembre ment. The First Amendment does not pre- grammar). Frequent writers will ordi- clude the principles of religious thought, narily be limited to one letter every Maestros/Directores de Educación Religiosa: ¡que ellos puedan contar con morality or anything else that is good, from la fuerza y dirección del Espíritu Santo cuando pasen la fe Católica a los three months. being debated in regard to government. On Letters must be signed, but, for jóvenes y les den ánimo a ellos a considerar las vocaciones al sacerdocio y la the contrary, that same amendment goes on vida religiosa! serious reasons, names may be with- to give the right of free speech. The ACLU held. † and the immoral groups that they represent Page 6 The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2000

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Cathedral High School’s theater St. Therese of the Little Flower offering a Come and See Weekend on information, call 317-592-1992. department will present the Indianapolis Parish in Indianapolis will celebrate its Sept. 29-Oct. 1 for single men ages 20-40 premiere of The Kentucky Cycle, an epic 75th anniversary with a dinner/dance who are interested in finding out more Indiana Citizens to Abolish Capital drama by Robert Schenkkan, on from 6 p.m.-midnight on Sept. 29 at the about the priesthood and brotherhood in Punishment will sponsor “Calling on the Thursday, Sept. 28; Saturday, Sept. 30; Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis. the Catholic Church. The weekend is held Religious Community: An Open Forum and Sunday, Oct. 1. The nine-chapter Ticket prices are two for $75 or one for at Mount St. Francis Retreat Center in on the Death Penalty,” on Sept. 25 at Pulitzer Prize-winning play presented in $40. Tables of eight can be reserved. For southern Indiana. For more information, 7 p.m. at the Chapel of the Indianapolis three parts examines myths of the more information or for tickets, call Mary e-mail Conventual Franciscan Father Jim Hebrew Congregation. For more informa- American past and chronicles the lives of Moriarty Adams at 317-359-6940. Kent at [email protected] or call him at tion, call K. Burkhart at 317-839-1618. three families who lived in eastern 800-424-9955. Kentucky from 1775 until 1975. Part I The Mass schedule at St. Gabriel St. Michael Parish in Bradford will (chapters 1, 2 and 3) begins at 4:30 p.m. Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., in Indian- A “Life in the Spirit” Seminar will have its annual picnic on Sept. 24., on Sept. 28 and Part II (chapters 4, 5 and apolis will be changed to accommodate be held each Friday for seven weeks with ham or chicken and dumpling din- 6) follows at 7 p.m. On Sept. 30, Part III Formula One race fans on the weekend starting Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. at Marian ners served from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (chapters 7, 8 and 9) begins at 4:30 p.m. of Sept. 23-24. The Masses will be held College in St. Francis Hall, 3200 Cold Booths will be open from 10:30 a.m. and Part I is repeated at 7 p.m. On Oct. 1, on Sept. 23 at 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and Spring Road, in Indianapolis. For more until 5p.m. † Part II starts at 4:30 p.m. and Part III fol- 7 p.m. The weekly Spanish Mass will be lows at 7 p.m. For tickets or more infor- held on Sept. 24 at noon. mation, call Cathedral’s theater depart- VIPs . . . ment at 317-543-4942, ext. 380. The Conventual Franciscans are Rosemary Cantwell, Timothy Wessel and Paula Andersen. They also have three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.

Two Criterion staff members recently God hears the prayers of received awards in the National Federation of Press Women’s 2000 Communications Contest. The awards children. Missionaries are were announced Sept. 9 during the NFPW conference in Anchorage, Alaska. Mary Ann Wyand, assistant editor, received a His Hands and Heart in first-place award for editing The Bernard E. and Flora A. Wessel of Criterion’s 1999 Religious Vocations Charlestown will mark their 50th anniver- Supplement. Margaret Nelson, senior edi- answering them. Remember sary on Sept. 30. The couple was married tor, earned a second-place award for “Four on that date in 1950 at St. Paul Church in Dedicated Lives,” a photojournalism entry Sellersburg. They will celebrate with a covering the June 5, 1999, ordinations to the missionaries in your will. Mass on Sept. 22 at St. Michael Church in the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Charlestown. A reception will follow in the Indianapolis. Nelson retired in August parish hall. The couple has five children: after serving for 14 years on the diocesan Diane Cognata, Malia Edmonds, newspaper staff. † Submitted photo La Casa Jose Maria de Yermo y Perres

Father Michael O’Mara, pastor of St. Mary Parish in Indianapolis, receives a $7,500 check from G. Joseph Peters, president of the Serra Club of Indianapolis. The grant is from the Serra International Foundation for the support of a new house of formation at St. Mary’s for Hispanic men who are considering priesthood. The house is known as La Casa Jose Maria de Yermo y Perres. Standing (from left) are Jorge Ramirez, a resident; Father O’Mara; Peters; Father Joseph Moriarty, archdioce- san vocations director and Serra chaplain; and Andres Meza, a resident.

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lizing. made a contribution to the Bureau of CNS photo of illustration She entered religious life after many Catholic Indian Missions, the start of an African-American and Native American children are depicted with Mother Katharine Drexel in a paint- years of prayer, devotion and missionary interest that would eventually become a ing. Pope John Paul II, recognizing a second miracle attributed to the American nun, cleared the way interest, and eventually founded the lifelong commitment. Jan. 27 for her canonization. She will become the second U.S.-born saint. Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, an Touring Europe in 1887, she met with order of more than 225 nuns who today Pope Leo XIII and pleaded for more Drexel founded Xavier University, Blessed Sacrament. run more than 40 schools and ministry missionaries to the Indians. He sug- which became a leading institution for Also being canonized Oct. 1 are: sites serving African-Americans and gested that she become one herself. black education in the segregated South. • Blessed Josephine Bakhita, a black Native Americans in 13 states. Members Later that year, she made an extended She also built dozens of small schools in African slave from Sudan who of the order also serve in Haiti. visit to Indian missions in the western Louisiana’s poverty-stricken bayou became a member of the Daughters of Earlier this year, Church authorities United States. country, staffing them with black lay Charity and worked as a cook, seam- officially recognized a miracle attributed Despite concerns about her health, teachers from Xavier. stress and doorkeeper for the order. to Mother Drexel’s intercession when a she decided in 1888 to take religious Weakened by two heart attacks in her • Blessed Maria Josefa Sancho de U.S. girl, Amy Wall, was cured of deaf- vows, writing to a bishop: “What can I late 70s, she retired from active ministry Guerra, a Spaniard who founded a ness in 1994. That cleared the way for better desire than this?” She was encour- and, until her death at age 96, spent religious order, the Sister Servants of Mother Drexel’s canonization, complet- aged to start her own order and use her much of her time in adoration of the Jesus of Charity, in the late 1800s. ing a process that began 36 years ago in inheritance to support its work, building Eucharist, a favorite devotional practice. • 120 people martyred in China Philadelphia. convents and schools for African- Those who knew her said she had a between 1648 and 1930, including Jesuit Father Paolo Molinari, postula- Americans in the South and Native “theology of the Eucharist,” seeing her bishops, priests, religious and laity. tor for Mother Drexel’s cause in Rome, Americans in the Southwest. service to the poor as a natural out- Of the total, 87 were Chinese and 33 said the new saint will offer a powerful In New Orleans in 1915, Mother growth of the living reality of the were foreign missionaries. † Christians and the Golden Frontier Tours 2000/2001 DEATH Call 618-234-1445 or write: 4100 N. 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George Hornbach, a local historian and lifelong St. Martin Parish in Yorkville celebrated its 150th member of St. Martin, gave a history of the Dearborn anniversary with a Mass on Aug. 20. County parish, which still retains its peaceful rural char- Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein presided and was the acter. homilist. St. Martin pastor, Father William J. Turner, con- Settlers of German Catholic heritage were already liv- celebrated at the 2:30 p.m. Mass. ing in the area when the parish was established. John A choir made up of singers and musicians from Heimberger and Adam Broom were among the first set- St. Martin Parish and the neighboring parish of St. Paul tlers. Many descendents of the early settlers still live in Yorkville. Before St. Martin Parish was established, Catholics from York Township traveled to either New Alsace or Dover for Mass on Sundays. They made the trip together and prayed the rosary. Father Joseph Ferneding was the pastor at St. Paul Church and lived in New Alsace. He started or helped start several rural parishes in the area, and in 1833 he cel- ebrated the first Mass in Yorkville in a house now owned by Tim and Mary Trabel. The parish was established with 15 families and today has 182 families. The first church was built on two acres donated by John Heimberger. The church was completed in 1852 and the first Mass was celebrated in the church on Easter Sunday that year. The church stood until 1914, when the present church was built on the same site. A parish school was built in 1872. The Sisters of St. Francis from Oldenburg served as teachers until the school closed in 1967. A new multipurpose building was constructed on the site of the old school in 1980. This building is used for religious education classes, festivals and various parish meetings. Following the anniversary Mass, a dinner and music were provided in the parish hall. Florence Aust and Jean

Miller were presented with plaques honoring their long Submitted photo service as unpaid organists for the parish. The original St Martin Church was completed in 1852, and the first

Submitted photo Mass was celebrated in the church on Easter Sunday that year. Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein blesses Emily White at the Mass (Floyd Trossman is a member of St. Martin Parish in The church stood until 1914, when the present church (above) was celebrating 150th anniversary of St. Martin Parish in Yorkville. Yorkville.) † built on the same site.

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Celebration in the Spirit of Hope: The Great Jubilee Archdiocese’s jubilee celebration draws 30,000 Archbishop Buechlein calls on Catholics of the archdiocese to spread the Good News as the Church prepares to begin a major evangelization effort

By Greg Otolski to invite those who have no church affilia- tion to join the Church. Thirty thousand Catholics from the “I prayed often during the early sum- Archdiocese of Indianapolis gathered in mer for the Holy Spirit’s guidance on Indianapolis for the Great Jubilee last how I might offer a message of hope and Saturday to celebrate 2,000 years of inspiration about evangelization this after- Christianity and to thank God for all his noon,” the archbishop said. “The answer blessings. came in a most unexpected way.” The sea of blue and white that usually The archbishop’s prayers were fills the RCA Dome for Indianapolis Colts answered on a Saturday afternoon in early football games was replaced with a July when he went to the federal peniten- tableau of multicolored parish banners, tiary in Terre Haute to celebrate Mass vestments and ethnic clothing that high- with inmates in the maximum security lighted the growing diversity in the arch- section of the prison. The archbishop said diocese’s 152 parishes in 39 central and he learned a lesson in evangelization that southern Indiana counties. day from the inmates. Eighteen bishops, two archabbots and “The first person I met introduced several priests of the archdiocese helped himself as Alberto. I asked the young Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein confirm man: “ ‘Alberto where is home?’ ” nearly 3,200 youth and adults at the arch- “ ‘Archbishop,’ he said, ‘home is the Inc. Photography Banayote Photos by diocese’s Jubilee celebration called kingdom of God.’ ” Bishop J. Peter Sartain of the Diocese of Little Rock confirms Megan Covalt of Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis during the Celebration in the Spirit of Hope: The Great Jubilee at the RCA Dome. Celebration in the Spirit of Hope: The The archbishop said the inmate’s Great Jubilee. It was the largest gathering answer startled him and for a moment he whose horizon is defined by four walls of federal prison in Terre Haute was a lesson of Catholics in the history of the archdio- didn’t know what to say. a tiny cell on Death Row, wants to receive for all Catholics: cese and one of the largest Jubilee cele- “His answer wasn’t what I expected, the gifts of the Holy Spirit,” Archbishop • “Our home of destiny is the kingdom of brations in the United States this year. for I did not expect my visit to the prison Buechlein told the confirmation candi- God.” In his homily, Archbishop Buechlein to be a dramatic lesson in evangelization,” dates. “A young man on Death Row bur- • “In prayer, we find friendship with Jesus tied together the sacrament of confirma- Archbishop Buechlein said. dened by a terrible crime found the true and loneliness is lifted.” tion with a call for all 220,000 Catholics The archbishop went on to tell of his meaning of freedom, and that it is in • “The discovery of divine friendship in the archdiocese to spread the good conversations with other inmates, including one’s heart and in one’s soul more than makes us want to share God’s love with news of salvation. The archdiocese will three men on Death Row—two of whom anywhere else. And it comes with the others.” begin a major evangelization effort in the asked the archbishop to confirm them. merciful forgiveness of sin.” The archbishop’s message resonated coming year to reach out to Catholics “Dear candidates for confirmation, a The archbishop said that the lesson he with the youth and the adults in the who have been away from the Church and young man not much older than you, learned that day at the U.S. Penitentiary See JUBILEE, page 10 Archbishop Buechlein’s Jubilee Mass homily I prayed often during the early sum- The Sicilian prisoner said he found ours. Until Catholic friends started praying for mer for the Holy Spirit’s guidance on God in prayer and his prayer impelled The second inmate on Death Row, me, I didn’t know that God could have how I might offer a message of hope and him to invite others to pray with him. Jeff, is from Arkansas. He looked young mercy even on a sinner like me. I pray inspiration about evangelization this Lesson # 2: Sharing prayer and the story to me, perhaps in his mid- to late-20s. every day for the family of Andrew, whom afternoon. The answer came in a most of God’s love is the stuff of evangeliza- “Archbishop,” he said, “I would like I killed. When I am ready, would you con- unexpected way. tion. to be confirmed before I die. If I prepare firm me, too?” I arrived at the United States Federal The prison officials asked if I would for it, would you confirm me? I want to Sisters and brothers, through the Penitentiary in Terre Haute shortly be willing to visit Death Row. Three be right with God.” power of prayer a hardened criminal before noon, Saturday, July 8. I was inmates there asked if they could visit Dear candidates for confirmation, a found God’s mercy, and it has turned his escorted by gracious officials to the with me. Of course, I said yes. young man not much older than you, heart around. He cannot undo his crime chapel, where I was to celebrate the Juan Garza’s scheduled Aug. 5 execu- whose horizon is defined by the four and he knows that, but now he prays for Great Jubilee for Prisoners in the maxi- tion had received a presidential stay just walls of a tiny cell on Death Row, wants Andrew and his family. His, too, is an mum security part of the prison. the day before. to receive the unlikely story of evangelization. Prisoners were beginning to gather for I was able to gifts of the Listen to the dynamics of evangeliza- the Mass. The first person I met intro- inform Juan Holy Spirit. A tion as I heard them in that prison: duced himself as Alberto. I asked the that through the young man on • Our home of destiny is the kingdom of young man: “Alberto, where is home?” papal nuncio in Death Row God. “Archbishop,” he said, “home is the Washington burdened by a • In prayer, we find friendship with Jesus kingdom of God.” Pope John Paul terrible crime and loneliness is lifted. Not missing a beat—and in all sincer- was asking found the true • The discovery of divine friendship ity—“Home is the kingdom of God.” President meaning of makes us want to share God’s love with Frankly, for a moment, I was struck Clinton for freedom, and others. silent. His answer wasn’t what I clemency on that it is in Confirmation fortifies our hope when expected, for I did not expect my visit to his behalf. Juan one’s heart and the journey home to the kingdom gets the prison to be a dramatic lesson in asked me to in one’s soul rocky and turbulent. The Holy Spirit evangelization. pray with him more than any- helps us become truthful with God, Sisters and brothers, it’s the truth: Our and to give him where else. before God, and that sets us free. As home is the kingdom of God’s heaven. my blessing, And it comes Pope John Paul has said, we cannot be That is our destiny, and it begins with which I did. He with the merci- genuinely free unless we know and live baptism. The stark environment of a spoke fondly of ful forgiveness our transcendence over the world—and if prison brought that reality home to his wife and of sin. Jeff we know God as our friend. Sisters and Alberto. And through him, that day to three children. knows that brothers, God, our friend, invites us to me. He seemed only God can seek his mercy when all seems bleak and Somewhere between 40 and 50 pris- extraordinarily give the free- lost because of sin. Such mercy is God’s oners participated and sang with gusto at serene to me. dom that glory; it leads us to want to make the Jubilee Mass. Afterward, I stayed to His request to counts. amends for sins against him and our greet each of them. An Italian at the high pray together The third neighbor. end of young adulthood introduced him- and for God’s inmate was a It’s all there—a message of evangeliza- self as a Sicilian by way of New York. blessing was big burly guy tion from a maximum security prison—a “Your Excellency,” he said, “you may straightforward from Okla- message for our journey home to the king- not believe it, but for me this place has and genuine. homa. David dom, a message about the peace and free- been a blessing. If I weren’t here, I Ironically, his Archbishop Buechlein processes into the RCA Dome. said, “Most dom the world cannot give. would be dead by now, and I would have execution has Reverend, I am The Holy Spirit teaches true freedom lost my soul. I found God and the faith been rescheduled for Dec. 12, the feast not a Catholic, but I am preparing to even behind prison bars. If it happens of our Church and now once a week I of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe—Our become one. I have been in prisons for 22 there, surely it can happen in our homes. lead a prayer group.” Lady of Guadalupe—his patroness and and a half years. I have lived a sordid life. Please God, may it be so! † Page 10 The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2000

Celebration in the Spirit of Hope: The Great Jubilee

Andrew Lecher, 18, of St. John the wide, was made for the papal Mass in archdiocese pull together to make the Evangelist Parish in Enochsburg, said he New York in 1995. It is a patchwork of Jubilee celebration a success. They volun- JUBILEE had spent the past year preparing to be 12,000 pieces depicting 200 people of teered to be Communion guides, confir- continued from page 9 confirmed. all colors in the shape of a cross. At the mation guides, chrism bearers, hospitality “It was pretty cool being confirmed heart of the cross is Jesus holding two ministers, ushers and choir members. crowd. (The full text of the homily can be with so many other people in such a big babies. The work of the volunteers made it pos- found on page 9.) place,” Andrew said. “It makes you feel Richard Cobb, 83, of St. Michael the sible for the bishops and priests to confirm The Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith, connected to the Archangel Parish in the nearly 3,200 youth and adults in 15 executive director of The Church whole Church. It’s Indianapolis, said minutes and to distribute Communion to Federation of Greater Indianapolis, said she hard to describe the the celebration the enormous crowd in 15 minutes. was especially moved by the archbishop’s feeling.” made him proud to “I think anybody who was here today homily because earlier that day she had Janet Bedel, be a member of the would say this was a great celebration,” been at the Plainfield Juvenile Correction Andrew’s sponsor archdiocese. Msgr. Schaedel said. “This is a great Facility. and aunt, said the “I’ve got a few thing to celebrate Christ yesterday, today “We have to be there with God’s peo- Jubilee celebration miles on me, but and forever.” ple wherever they are,” she said. impressed her and I’ve never seen any- Msgr. Schaedel said the Jubilee cele- Walker-Smith, who is African- she thought “The thing like this,” bration was especially reaffirming for all American, said she was also inspired by Family of Christ” Cobb said. “This is the clergy and religious who took part. the diversity in the Jubilee celebration. tapestry suspended the goodness of “Those of us in the religious life and “These gatherings are expressions of above the stage was God we are seeing the priesthood also have in the back of community, and that is what makes it so the perfect symbol here today. I want our minds that, ‘This is what I gave my special—that we can come to the same for the occasion. to give something life to. This is the enterprise that I have Photo by Greg Otolski Photo by place and show our diversity. That was “That tapestry was Communion hosts were distributed to the 30,000 back to God.” given my whole being to. I feel called by such a blessing today,” Walker-Smith beautiful,” Bedel people at the Jubilee Mass in 15 minutes. Msgr. Joseph F. God to do this,’ ” Msgr. Schaedel said. said. “We heard from Latinos, African- said. “It was a beau- Schaedel, vicar Americans and Anglos. … There were tiful symbol for what we’re all about. We general of the archdiocese, said it was (Information for this story was also gath- people from around the world participat- had to get our picture taken in front of it.” inspiring to see so many volunteers— ered by Criterion staff writer Mary Ann ing in the intercessions. It was beautiful.” The tapestry, 19 feet high and 55 feet about 1,000 people—from around the Wyand.) † Confirmation candidates say Jubilee was overwhelming experience

By Susan M. Bierman Greenwood, said, “It feels really good to say have been part of a that I’m going to be a Catholic forever.” young person coming Greg Court, a member of St. Mary-of- Catherine’s sponsor, Melinda Blakesley, into the Catholic com- the-Knobs Parish in Floyds Knobs, said that although she missed confirmation munity,” she said. arrived at the RCA Dome last Saturday in a more intimate church building, there Being confirmed on about 90 minutes before the archdiocese’s was something to be said about being Sept. 16 at the RCA Jubilee celebration. under the same roof with 30,000 other Dome was just another As he sat in his wheelchair waiting for Catholics. step toward marriage for the event to begin, he said he was a little “More enthusiasm, because of all the Allen Bidwell, 21, and nervous and that the event was “much people who are here,” Blakesley said. his fiancee, Sherri more than he had imagined” it would be. Confirmation catechist for St. John the Lanning, 21, of Indi- Greg, 17, was among nearly 3,200 Baptist Parish in Starlight, Ellen Grantz, anapolis. youth and adults from around the archdio- was excited about the number of teens “It’s really important cese to receive the sacrament of confirma- who filled the RCA Dome. to us to have our kids tion on Sept. 16 at the RCA Dome in “To celebrate the Holy Spirit coming brought up in a Indianapolis during the Celebration in the into their lives is such a special feeling for Catholic environment,” Spirit of Hope: The Great Jubilee. the youth throughout the archdiocese,” said Bidwell, a member Many of the confirmation candidates Grantz said. of Holy Spirit Parish in and their sponsors described the day as a Confirmation candidate Justin Ohl, 15, Indianapolis. “once-in-a-lifetime event.” a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in The couple is getting “Nothing nearly this large has ever Bedford, was excited about being con- married on June 16, happened in our city of Indianapolis for firmed in the same building that is the 2001, at Holy Spirit

all the Catholic parishes,” said David home stadium of the Indianapolis Colts Church in Indianapolis. Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann Kimbley, a confirmation sponsor. football team. His grandmother and spon- Friends from Greg Court of St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Parish in Floyds Knobs overcame Kimbley sponsored 14-year-old Larry sor, Beverly Ohl, said the day was a Catholic grade and life-threatening spinal surgery earlier this year to be confirmed at the Green. Both are members of Holy Name “memorable occasion.” Beverly Ohl, also a high schools were the Jubilee Mass. Parish in Beech Grove. member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, said sponsors for Bidwell “This is special event because it she was thrilled when her grandson asked and Lanning. asked him to be her sponsor. doesn’t happen every year,” Larry said. her to be his confirmation sponsor. James Thompson, 21, a member of “It says a lot about the way she thinks Being confirmed was a big step for the “It’s an honor to be able to sponsor a fine Holy Spirit Parish, sponsored Lanning. about me—that I have the capability to be candidates. Catherine Marmaduke, 15, of young man like my grandson. It’s an honor Thompson said the importance of confir- her guide to the Catholic Church—that Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in for anybody to be responsible and think they mation hit home for him when Lanning means a lot,” he said. † Photo by Banayote Photography Inc. Photography Banayote Photo by Photo by Susan M.Photo by Bierman Larry Green (standing, front left) of Holy Name Parish in Beech Grove is Bishop John D’Arcy, of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, was one of 18 bishops from around the country who assisted presented with the other confirmation candidates to Archbishop Buechlein. Archbishop Buechlein in confirming nearly 3,200 teen-agers and adults from the archdiocese. The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2000 Page 11

Celebration in the Spirit of Hope: The Great Jubilee Bishops say Jubilee connects us to the universal Church By Mary Ann Wyand of Memphis before Pope John Paul II assigned Archbishop Buechlein to Indian- “A celebration like this reminds us of apolis. In January, the pope appointed the universality of the salvation of Jesus,” Father Sartain as bishop of Little Rock. Bishop J. Peter Sartain of Little Rock, “Bringing so many Catholics together Ark., said before the start of the arch- like this gives people a sense of some- diocesan Celebration in the Spirit of thing bigger than just their local parish Hope: The Great Jubilee on Sept. 16 at and the Church community that they see the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. every week,” Bishop Sartain said. “The “It’s great to be here,” the recently pope has a sense of what it means to ordained bishop said, “and to think about bring people together, a sense of the the symbolism of the turning of the mil- largeness of salvation and a sense of lennium and the fact that we mark time Jesus’ love for people all over the world. I from the birth of Christ. It really is think that’s why he has called us to cele- momentous in a lot of ways.” brate the millennium in a big way, Bishop Sartain said he was glad he because he knows that these kinds of cel- could join 17 other bishops to help Arch- ebrations build people’s faith.” bishop Daniel M. Buechlein with the arch- The Great Jubilee is “a wonderful year diocesan Jubilee liturgy marking the to be confirmed,” he said, “because this is 2,000th anniversary of the incarnation of the springboard year for the new evange- Christ. lization and they are the ones who are The eucharistic liturgy also included going to be leading the rest of us in spread- the confirmation of 3,150 teen-agers and ing the Gospel in this coming millennium.” adults as well as a nuptial blessing for Bishop Joseph L. Imesch of Joliet, Ill., married couples. said the Jubilee year is “a good time for “When I was a kid, I always thought people to take stock of where they are [in about what it would be like to be alive in their faith] and try to come up with some Inc. Photography Banayote Photos by the year 2000,” Bishop Sartain said. workable resolutions, even just for minor Bishop William L. Higi (left) of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana and Bishop Bernard J. Harrington of “Nowadays, we’re noticing a resurgence improvements, but to do something.” the Diocese of Winona, Minn., look over the program before the start of the Jubilee Mass. of people’s spirituality—a hungering to Millennial celebrations, like the arch- grow closer to God in prayer, a renais- diocesan Jubilee liturgy, enable Catholics out of the page for me.” think we all are energized to witness the sance of Scripture study and also a to experience the larger Church, he said. Auxiliary Bishop Carl K. Moeddel of faith of young people, especially so many deeper appreciation of what it means to “To come together to pray like this is a Cincinnati said diocesan liturgies are “a coming together in prayer to give thanks be linked to other Catholics throughout very powerful thing. It lifts everybody’s good expression of the community of faith, and praise to God. That gives us a sense the world. This really is the time to renew spirit up to know that there are so many not just of the individual congregational of hope in the Church.” our own efforts in that regard.” Catholic people who share their same val- community, but of the diocese. We don’t Bishop Moeddel’s motto is “Be recon- The archdiocesan Jubilee celebration ues and beliefs.” get a chance that frequently to come ciled,” which was taken from St. Paul’s was, in a sense, a homecoming for Bishop Scripture also unites us in faith, Bishop together as a diocese, so I’m just delighted speech in the fifth chapter of Second Sartain, who is a graduate of the former Imesch said. “It’s a living word. The Lord to be here as the Archdiocese of Indian- Corinthians. Saint Meinrad College in southern Indiana. speaks to us. I still am astounded some apolis celebrates as a community of faith. “Paul talks about reconciliation as the He also served then-Bishop Buechlein as days. I will read Scripture that I’ve read “Our Holy Father is energized by reason why Jesus Christ came into this chancellor and vicar general in the Diocese 40 times and something new pops right youth,” Bishop Moeddel said, “and I world,” Bishop Moeddel said. “Jesus called us to be reconciled with the Father, but he Bishops and priests also called us to be reconciled with each who took part in the other. And if we’re agents for reconcilia- Jubilee Mass put on tion, we’re carrying on the mission and the their vestments in the ministry of Jesus Christ. That’s what he’s Indianapolis Colts called us all to, once we’re called to bap- locker room in the tism. Then we’re called through confirma- RCA Dome. Bishop tion to participate in the ministry of Jesus Raphael M. Fliss (far Christ. I hope the young people confirmed left) of the Diocese here today have heard that message over of Superior, Wis., and and over again in their preparation.” Bishop William L. Higi Benedictine Archabbot Lambert Reilly (sitting) of the Diocese of Saint Meinrad sometimes assists of Lafayette-in-Indiana Archbishop Buechlein with confirmations relax before the throughout the archdiocese. The archab- start of Mass. bot also helped with the Jubilee confirma- tion ceremony at the dome. “I say to young people, ‘Don’t be too sure of all that you think you know. Be ready to learn. Be open, be willing and know that God is speaking in every- thing,’” Archabbot Lambert said. “I tell them the world needs them, and it needs Christ in and through them.” † Married couples receive nuptial blessing at Jubilee Mass By Susan M. Bierman the Spirit of Hope: The Great Jubilee with two of their three daughters and Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein sent two of their grandchildren. forth a special blessing to all married Margie Gauer said she feels “happy couples present during the Jubilee Mass and blessed” to have had such a long mar- on Sept. 16 at the RCA Dome in riage in a time when “not too many peo- Indianapolis. ple have that anymore.” “You can always take a blessing any- Lou and Dave Huff, members of time you can get it,” said Dolores St. Martin of Tours Parish in Martinsville, O’Riley, a member of St. Monica Parish said they didn’t know there was going to in Indianapolis. be a special blessing for married couples She and her husband, Edward O’Riley, at the Jubilee celebration. have been married 49 years. They were “I sure appreciate it. We could all use married at Holy Trinity Parish in one every now and then,” Lou Huff Indianapolis. said. The couple has eight children—most He and his wife of 44 years came to of whom still live in the Indianapolis the RCA Dome to gather with an esti- area. mated 30,000 Catholics from the arch- Harold and Margie Gauer, members diocese and to see the teen-agers and of St. Patrick Parish in Terre Haute, adults receive the sacrament of confir- have also been married 49 years. They mation.

were married at St. Benedict Parish in Lou Huff said the Mass “seemed so Susan M.Photos by Bierman Evansville. meaningful and emotional. It raised the Dolores and Edward O’Riley of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis hold hands during the blessing for The Gauers attended Celebration in hair on the back of my neck.” † married couples at the Jubilee Mass. Page 12 The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2000

Far left, Franciscan Father Thomas Fox, associate pastor in charge of Hispanic ministry at St. Patrick Parish in Indianapolis watches Maurico Hernandez tie a St. Patrick’s banner to a railing in the RCA Dome. We are all At left, a father and daughter from the Vietnamese Catholic Community enjoy the Celebration in the Spirit of Hope: The one body Great Jubilee.

Photo by Banayote Photography Inc. Photography Banayote Photo by Below, banner carriers representing some of the 152 parishes in 39 central and southern Indiana counties process into the dome. Photo by Banayote Photography Inc. Photography Banayote Photo by Above, Matthew Chong, a member of the Korean Catholic Community in Indianapolis, prays after offering one of the General Intercessions. Photo by Banayote Photography Inc. Photography Banayote Photo by Photo by Susan M.Photo by Bierman At right, members of the Jubilee Choir and Schola lend their voices to the Great Jubilee celebration. Photo by Banayote Photography Inc. Photography Banayote Photo by Inc. Photography Banayote Photo by Photo by Banayote Photography Inc. Photography Banayote Photo by Above, Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger of the Diocese of Evansville con- Photo by Banayote Photography Inc. Photography Banayote Photo by firms Sarah Ann Brooks of St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus. Above, Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein elevates the consecrated bread during the At right, from left, Bishop J. Peter Sartain of Little Rock, Ark., Auxiliary Jubilee liturgy at the RCA Dome. Above, St. Rita Parish music ensemble member Bishop Joseph Perry of Chicago and Benedictine Archabbot Lambert Gregg Bacon of Indianapolis raises a “joyful sound Reilly of Saint Meinrad process into the RCA Dome at the start of the unto the Lord” with his soprano saxophone. Jubilee celebration. At right, Msgr. Vincent Lengerich, a retired priest from

the Diocese of Gary, processes into the RCA Dome. Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann Photo by Banayote Photography Inc. Photography Banayote Photo by Photo by Banayote Photography Inc. Photography Banayote Photo by Above, Forty-six Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus from the Bishop Chatard Assembly and several other Indiana assemblies assist with the Great Jubilee celebration. Representatives of the Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver, the Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre and the Inc. Photography Banayote Photo by Knights of Malta also participated in the Celebration in the Spirit of Hope. Above, some of the 1,000 volunteers wait for the start of the Jubilee liturgy. Photo by Banayote Photography Inc. Photography Banayote Photo by Celebration in the Spirit of Hope: At left, Bishops, priests and Above, eighteen bishops, two archabbots and priests of the archdiocese concelebrate the Jubilee laity sing during the eucharistic Mass with Archbishop Buechlein. The Great Jubilee liturgy. Page 14 The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2000

Celebration in the Spirit of Hope: The Great Jubilee Little Sisters of the Poor bring elderly to Jubilee By Mary Ann Wyand

“The most beautiful thing was when the announcer said the procession was beginning, and perfect silence went over the stadium,” Little Sister of the Poor Marie Geraldine Freeman recalled. “That was really beautiful.” Seven Little Sisters of the Poor and 20 residents of St. Augustine Home for the Aged in Indianapolis, assisted by staff members and volunteers, attended the archdiocesan Jubilee celebration on Sept. 16 at the RCA Dome. Several of the sisters and residents said they were touched by the respectful silence and reverence demonstrated by the faithful during the eucharistic liturgy. “There were periods of time when the silence was the most impressive because you knew everybody was at prayer,” said Mother Charles Marie Pilz, superior of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Indianapolis, who served as a eucharistic minister. “At communion time, it was wonderful to see so many people,” Mother Charles said. “It reminded me of the Scripture about the multitude coming to Jesus.” Watching so many people being con- firmed in the faith also was impressive, Sister Marie Geraldine said. “What struck me the most was when Msgr. [Joseph F.] Inc. Photography Banayote Photo by Schaedel said, ‘Will the candidates for Little Sister of the Poor Katherine Ann Fairbairn (right) helped bring 20 residents of the St. Augustine Home for the Aged in Indianapolis to the Jubilee. confirmation stand up,’ and those 3,000 people stood up. It was beautiful. I almost M. Buechlein’s homily about the prison- granddaughter, Elizabeth Eicholtz, be con- in Indianapolis, said she was amazed by cried. Monsignor turned to the archbishop ers he met at the U.S. Penitentiary in firmed with the other St. Pius candidates the number of young people who were and said, ‘These are the candidates for Terre Haute last July. somewhere in the huge football stadium. confimed and the number of young confirmation.’ That was the most beautiful “I thought his homily was beautiful,” “There were so many people that I Catholics who served as volunteers. thing.” she said. “We have to realize that God couldn’t really see her,” Sullivan said, “It was fantastic to see so many Sister Marie Geraldine said she also touches us any place we are, and he “but I knew she was there somewhere.” Catholics together,” she said. “It was liked watching the confirmation ceremony. touches us in all of the circumstances of Sullivan said she also liked watching really a tribute. The enthusiasm of the “We were up on a balcony and could life. One prisoner told the archbishop that the procession. young people was a real witness to the watch the people as they were being con- if he hadn’t been sent to prison he proba- “It was fantastic,” she said. “It brought faith.” firmed,” she said. “The expressions on bly would never have known God in the everybody together in prayer. The fact On Sept. 24, the Little Sisters of the their faces were the most beautiful I’ve same way that he knows him now.” that everybody was there for one rea- Poor and St. Augustine Home for the ever seen—the boys and the girls—and it St. Augustine Home for the Aged resi- son—to worship Christ—was magnifi- Aged residents will celebrate the was really something to see.” dent Georgia Sullivan, who is a 30-year cent.” Church’s Jubilee Day for the Elderly with Little Sister of the Poor Mary John member of St. Pius X Parish in Indian- St. Augustine resident Pat Miller, a a Mass and picnic for relatives and Cain said she enjoyed Archbishop Daniel apolis, said she enjoyed watching her great- longtime member of Little Flower Parish friends. †

Brian C. Doyle (left), executive assistant to Preparing for the Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, and Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general, go over plans for the set-up Jubilee Mass of the RCA Dome on Sept. 14 before the archdiocese’s Jubilee cele- bration. Msgr. Schaedel chaired the Jubilee steering Committee, Doyle assisted him. Photo by Mary Ann Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann Photo by Banayote Photography Inc. Photography Banayote Photo by Photo by MaryPhoto by Ann wyand In addition to helping plan the liturgy for the Jubilee Mass, Father Patrick Beidelman, associate Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein shakes hands with Father Rodger Rudolph of Immaculate pastor of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis, also helped set up chairs in the RCA Dome. Conception (St. Mary) Parish in Rushville, as he greets other priests from the archdiocese. A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2000 by Catholic News FaithAlive! Service. Old Testament chronicles history of Israelites

By Fr. Dale Launderville, O.S.B. The Hebrews and Canaanites, however, were not the only peoples fighting the Central to the story of the Israelite peo- imperial rule of the Egyptians and ple was their quest for a homeland. Hittites. A diverse group of warriors As a band of Hebrew slaves in the 13th known as the Sea People, who came to century B.C., they escaped from slavery Canaan from Greece and Asia Minor, in Egypt to make their way to the land of were a major force in reshaping the politi- Canaan. cal landscape of the eastern Mediter- As a small community of exiles in ranean countries. Babylon in the sixth century B.C., they The Sea People overthrew the Hittite were given the opportunity to return to kingdom; they laid siege to the northern Israel after an absence of almost 60 years. part of Egypt. Some of them finally set- Between these two pivotal events— tled along Canaan’s Mediterranean coast exodus and exile—the Israelite people and became known as the Philistines. settled for nearly 700 years on the land The impact of the Sea People marked known first as Canaan and then as Israel. Egypt’s retreat from Canaan. It was a narrow strip of land 150 miles Further to the east in the land of long and 50 miles wide at the eastern Mesopotamia, the city-state of Ashur had edge of the Mediterranean—a crossroads transformed itself by the 13th century for caravan routes and military forces. B.C. into a national state known as The Israelite people’s only protection Assyria. Yet it did not grow into an impe- against the area’s international traffic was rial power that threatened Israel until the to strengthen their defenses or retreat to ninth century B.C. higher elevations away from the In the latter part of the eighth century Mediterranean. Even when peace reigned, B.C., Assyria deported the 10 tribes of the threat of foreign foes was never far northern Israel and made the area north of distant. Jerusalem and Judah into Assyrian When Israel fled Pharaoh’s yoke in the provinces. The northern Israelite tribes 13th century B.C., Pharaoh’s power was were divided and mixed with other popu- in decline outside of his own land. Since lations in the area east of the Tigris River the 16th century B.C., Egypt had con- (the present-day border of Iraq and Iran) trolled Canaan and siphoned off its agri- and vanished from recorded history. CNS photo of illustration cultural products as tribute. The pressure The Israelites had lived in small agri- The prophets of Old Testament times were not afraid to point out people’s sins and warn them of the on the farming people in Canaan, rela- cultural communities in Israel. Their consequences that might follow their actions. This illustration depicts Elijah’s duel with priests of Baal. tives of the Hebrew slaves in Egypt, was ancestors were buried on that plot of land, so severe that they too seemed to be and the people could not be separated Jerusalem, which led many of the people, conquered Babylon and allowed the Pharaoh’s slaves. from it without losing their roots and a including refugees from the northern exiles to return to Jerusalem. Many of But many Canaanites were hired as concrete sense of what it meant to be an tribes, to call for reform and more careful them had been born in Babylon and had mercenaries to fight for the pharaoh Israelite. attention to their identity as the Lord’s learned of Jerusalem only through their against the Hittites, a powerful kingdom Jerusalem and Judah were able to stay people. parents. Their desire to go back to to the north (present-day Turkey). And in the land by paying tribute to the Such efforts helped them to strengthen Jerusalem and start over was not over- this military experience helped prepare Assyrian king. The weight of the Assyrian religious and communal practices that whelming. In fact, many remained in the Canaanites to join the Hebrew slaves burden was felt religiously as well as eco- would sustain them even if they were Babylon and sustained their Jewish iden- in the takeover of Canaan in the 13th and nomically. Compromises in the faith prac- deported to a different land. tity as the primary center of the Jewish 12th centuries B.C. tices of the Israelite people crept into Babylon became the dominant imperial Diaspora until well into the first millen- power in the area in the late seventh cen- nium A.D. tury. In 598 B.C., Nebuchadnezzar, king The crucible of the exile, it should be Commandments guide the faithful of Babylon, deported a large number of noted, had intensified efforts to preserve Jerusalem’s leaders and skilled workers to the traditions and worship practices of the By David Gibson The exodus and covenant “are forever Babylon. They were allowed to settle people of Israel. The majority of the bibli- the destiny of all God’s people,” the together and to carry on communal wor- cal writings were composed or edited in When Pope John Paul II visited Mount pope said. “The Ten Commandments ship and other activities in Babylon. the exile or in the time shortly thereafter. Sinai in Egypt this year, he spoke of the now make themselves heard through ... In 587 and again in 582, two additional And while faith in the Lord for the Church’s roots in the Old Testament, the beloved Son. The Ten Command- groups of people from Jerusalem and Israelites was not tied inextricably to the focusing on the law delivered to Moses. ments are the law of freedom: not the Judah were deported to Babylon. Because land, the land remained a sacred place At the Red Sea, he said that the freedom to follow our blind passions, they lived together and kept alive their that they always would look to as the Israelites, making the exodus from Egypt, but the freedom ... to choose what is worship practices, these deported people anchor of their identity. discovered that “God does indeed set his good in every situation,” even when that were able to mount a strong resistance to people free.” At Sinai, he said, “God seals is a burden. the forces of assimilation that engulfed (Benedictine Father Dale Launderville is his love by making the covenant that he them in Babylon. a Scripture scholar at St. John’s will never renounce.” (David Gibson edits Faith Alive!) † In 539 B.C., Cyrus, king of Persia, University in Collegeville, Minn.) † Discussion Point Old Testament offers life lessons This Week’s Question “To me, the story of Job is probably the most inspiring story of the Old Testament. After everything Job went What aspect of the Old Testament most interests or through, God was still there. This message of covenan- inspires you? Why? tal love is very much needed in today’s world.” (Greg “I would say the Psalms because they’re important in Layton, Baraboo, Wis.) the prayers of the Church and also because they reflect “What I can relate to most about the Old Testament is human life with all of its joys and sorrows.” (Robert the history that it teaches us.” (Mary Ann Whitbrodt, Siler, Moses Lake, Wash.) Bay City, Mich.) “The honesty of the portrayal of the faults and human Lend Us Your Voice emotions of the principal figures of the Old Testament: Moses doubted; David committed adultery; Adam An upcoming edition asks: What do people you know sinned. The good people of the Old Testament had fear or doubt the most? Can your faith address this faults. Also, the Old Testament goes into great psycho- fear or doubt? logical depth—the Psalms, primarily. It may be the To respond for possible publication, write to Faith founding literature of depth psychology.” (Father Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. Joseph Ponessa, Glendive, Mont.) 20017-1100. † CNS photo of illustration Page 16 The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2000 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink The Bottom Line/Antoinette Bosco U.S. saints: Eight Jesuits killed by Indians Why is mean-

(Fourth in a series) one of the Iroquois tribes, enemies of the meal to which the Indians had treacher- Hurons. Father Jogues, René Goupil, his lay ously invited him, the Indians tomahawked spiritedness We can quibble with whether I should companion, and 18 Hurons were captured. him and cut off his head. The next day they include the eight Jesuits who were killed Father Jogues was forced to watch as the killed Lalande. so popular? by Iroquois Indians as Hurons were mangled and killed. The Meanwhile, Father Brébeuf and the other saints of the United Indians also killed Goupil, the first of the missionaries were experiencing consider- Some days you pick up the newspaper States. They died in martyrs to die. able success among the Hurons. Father and get a barrage of stories that really the 1640s, well before For 13 months, Father Jogues was led Brébeuf converted 7,000 Indians before his get you thinking. there was a United from village to village, where the women of death. However, with the martyrdom of That happened to me States. Furthermore, each village inflicted unbelievable tortures Father Jogues, the Iroquois made new last month when although they all on him. Then he was made a slave, a com- efforts to destroy their enemies, the Hurons. everyone was carry- worked among the mon practice among the Iroquois. On July On July 4, 1648, they attacked St. Joseph ing news about the Indians in what is now 31, 1643, he was taken along when the Mission in Teanaustaye, where Father winner on “Survivor,” northern New York, Indians went to Fort Orange (modern Anthony Daniel was serving. They killed the blockbuster sum- only two of them died in what is now the Albany, N.Y.) on a trading trip. He managed him with arrows, threw his body into his mer program on CBS- United States. The other six died in what to escape with the help of the fort’s com- chapel and set it on fire. TV. It occurred to me is now Canada. All eight were born in mandant. On March 16, 1649, the Iroquois that I might have France. After the Indians left, Father Jogues attacked the Huron village where Fathers been the only person In 1638, the French Jesuit missionaries made his way back to France, where he was Brebeuf and Gabriel Lalemant were sta- in the country who hadn’t watched even established a mission among the Huron welcomed with great respect as a living tioned. The Indians tortured them savagely one segment of that program. Why? Indians with Father John de Brébeuf in martyr. Rather than remain in France, before finally killing them. Well, I didn’t care about the premise. charge and Father Isaac Jogues as his assis- though, he returned to New France. Fathers Charles Garnier and Noël But when the winner was announced I tant. By the summer of 1642, they were in In 1646, he and John de Lalande, his Chabanel was martyred when the Iroquois had to hear about it, simply because serious need of supplies and Father Jogues, new lay companion, arrived at the Mohawk attacked an unprotected village where they every channel I tuned into headlined the accompanied by Indian converts, was cho- village of Auriesville, N.Y., thinking that were serving. morning news with the “Survivor” sen to go to Québec to get them. the Indians would observe a peace treaty. Pope Pius XI canonized the eight mar- finale. During the trip, they were suddenly They again made him their prisoner. On tyrs in 1930. Their feast is observed on Reading The New York Times that attacked by a group of Mohawk Indians, Oct. 18, 1646, as he entered a cabin for a Oct. 19. † morning, I found out why the man called “the naked fat guy” won. He was the Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes meanest, most devious, most Machiavellian, most adept at dog-eat- dog challenges and most skilled at Home is where God lives maneuvering psychological mind games. Do we love villains, real or perceived? “There’s no place like home. ... There’s Besides food, women were usually in part of life for someone to choose. Turning the page that day, I then read no place like home.” Dorothy says this on charge of the family shelter. Sometimes Neither is luxury the arbiter of what about an online service for anyone desir- her way back from Oz, they built it themselves, or created mat- makes a home. We’ve all known ordinary ing to get even with someone anony- and we all nod our tresses, curtains and other furnishings for it. folks whose modest homes were havens for mously. The story was titled “Revenge heads in rapt agree- They were the ones who arranged and themselves and others, or wealthy people Among the Nerds,” and so at first I ment. Yup, there’s no cleaned the home, doing all the “house- whose 20,000-square-feet houses invited thought this was a harmless game. No. place like it. work,” whatever it was. absolutely no one to enter or live there. It’s real, a way of trying to drive some- But, why is that? Women were largely responsible for rais- No, home is something more abstract one crazy with anonymous messages. What is so endearing ing the children. When no school was avail- than a building or its furnishings. It’s more “The senders love the fact that it is about the concept of able, and sometimes today even when there than meals and wide-screen TVs, neat anonymous, and the victims hate it,” home? is, women educated their kids—you lawns or comfy beds. It’s even more than said Tyson Liotta, one of the site’s Even homeless peo- guessed it—at home. Usually they were the the quip that “it’s where they have to take designers. ple, or those whose ones who encouraged music lessons and you in when no one else will.” Can there be anything more mean- homes are anything but friendly, tend to trips to the museum, as well as making sure Home is the place where we can heal spirited than sending a cruel message to think of “home” as a place of nurture, the family got to church. from whatever wound life is handing us at someone, never letting the recipient safety and protection from all the bad Nowadays, gender roles are less rigid, the moment. We can grieve there, or know who the detractor or outright things in life. Home is where the heart is, probably because of technology and retreat to within its walls when we’ve enemy is? I knew a woman once who even when the body can’t be there. expanded opportunities for women. Women failed or made fools of ourselves. It’s nearly went crazy when she got an Most of the responsibility of creating a and men both try to do their share of home- where we go to rest, physically, emotion- unsigned letter saying her husband had a home used to be, and probably still is, the making and raising children. Either or both ally and spiritually. mistress. It was a lie, but it caused her province of women. They were (are) keep the family books and pay the bills, Home is also the place where we cele- nearly terminal pain. “homemakers.” They “kept (keep) house.” make sure clothes are sent to the cleaners, brate our joy. It’s sharing milestones, tri- Turn another page that same day and Men, the hunters/gatherers, provided the and drive the kids to Scouts and sports on umphs and laughter with those who best you found out about a new program on necessities for existence while women time. They cut the grass and gas up the car understand our gifts and faults but who Court TV. This would not be fiction, made that existence comfortable and even and shop for groceries. love us anyway. It’s reciprocal trust and but reality programming. Now we’d be joyful. But, is “women’s work” what home is all acceptance. able to hear and see videotaped confes- Sometimes homemaking was sheer about? Home is the next-best thing to our final sions of killers, rapists and other felons. drudgery, and it still is in some societies. As comforting as good food and clean destination. It’s a foretaste of that glorious I wondered, wasn’t it a violation of a Women had to carry water long distances, clothes and a pleasant living atmosphere promised home, which is God. person’s rights and privacy? Apparently cook over open fires, and skin, peel and are, they’re really not “what makes a house not. Unless people are acquitted, their gut every item of food they prepared. That a home.” We have only to hear the (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the confessions are a matter of public is, after first planting, feeding and har- Martha/Mary Gospel story to remind us that Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular record. vesting it. logistical excellence is not always the better columnist for The Criterion.) † Same day, another page, and there was a story about another Internet Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister opportunity where people can watch real people undergoing the arrest process at Maricopa County Jail in Arizona. Mind Emergency can bring out our best—or not you, these people have not been con- victed of any crime. This is merely Sirens screamed north on my street, hidden places, we could’ve been trapped. Why I didn’t pray either time, I don’t “punishment by humiliation,” to quote stopping near the end of the block. In this case, only furnace wires burned out. know. I’d been confronted with emergen- The Times. Neighbors gathered on Able to repair nearly anything, my hus- cies before, but usually kept my cool and I find it disturbing that we’ve come to lawns, worried as they band, Paul, later fixed this. prayed silently. Even if prayer isn’t any a point where we see real people con- watched firemen and My second emergency call involved better than a reverent “God help us,” it is victed, or only accused, of crime as such rescue equipment Paul. He’d gone to early Mass in order to still calming. It puts God in charge. great entertainment. No concern is given rushing in. At my spend a Sunday morning working on our While rearing three daughters, I learned to how much harm can be dished out, front door, I prayed car. As I prepared to walk to church for a to discern immediate needs well, but I not only to the prisoners, but to their “Dear Lord, be with later Mass, he checked the front brakes. especially discovered the soothing power families, by this kind of exposure. them now. Give them Hearing him shout for help, I dashed out- of prayer when caring for brain-dysfunc- I am not “soft on criminals.” I believe the calm and the doors and found his left leg pinned to the tional, elderly mothers. When each entered they must be punished. But must this strength to deal with blacktop by a wheel rim. The jack had a nursing home, there were many emer- become entertainment? whatever is happen- slipped; the weight of the car was upon gencies. Through prayer, I believe I coped I also worry that when people hear of ing… .” I’ve said prayers like this many him. fairly well, considering the severity of a terrible crime, they will not give a hoot times before. Unfortunately, I didn’t pray Again, my reaction was foolish: I tried some of the circumstances. about mitigating factors—such as the the two times I called 911 myself. to lift the car. He was amazingly calm. I Emergencies vary in intensity and seri- age, mental condition, past life condi- The first was when the house filled with panicked, but I did yell for help. That ousness. Asking for God’s grace and guid- tions or circumstances—that led a per- smoke. My ailing mother-in-law, a nurse, brought a neighbor to the rescue. Frank’s ance softens these stressful situations son to crime. The inhuman cry to keep my cat and I were the only ones home. response was logical: He put the jack back whether we are spouses, parents, neigh- the death penalty will get stronger. The nurse and I did all the wrong things, into position and told me to call 911. This bors, colleagues, friends, strangers, teach- We must counter this rampant mean- according to the courteous firemen who also ended well. The damage narrowly ers, clergy—anyone. spiritedness, and there’s only one way: swiftly arrived. The rule is to call 911 and missed Paul’s thigh bone, while thick Jesus’ way of mercy and love for others. get everyone out immediately. Leave the denim protected muscles. The emergency (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of windows open, feel walls for heat and room doctor found only deep bruising and Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is (Antoinette Bosco is a regular columnist never tarry indoors. If a fire were raging in abrasions. a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † with Catholic News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2000 Page 17

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Sept. 25 Friday, Sept. 29 Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000 Proverbs 3:27-34 Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Psalm 15:2-5 archangels • Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 This epistle extols wisdom. Wisdom is Luke 8:16-18 Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 innocent and without guile, for it is the • James 3:16-4:3 or Revelation 12:7-12a • Mark 9:30-37 true reflection of reality, and reality is in order, at peace and productive when it Tuesday, Sept. 26 Psalm 138:1-5 thrives in God’s law. Cosmas, martyr John 1:47-51 The Book of Wisdom is the source of The epistle brings this rather lofty view Damian, martyr the first reading. to the practical aspects of life. It frankly Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13 Saturday, Sept. 30 Migration to distant tells its audience that discord and personal places to better a per- pettiness are of no use whatsoever. Psalm 119:1, 27, 30, 34-35, 44 Jerome, priest and doctor of sonal economic situa- St. Mark’s Gospel furnishes the last Luke 8:19-21 the Church tion is nothing new, reading. Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8 nor is flight to find As happened in the reading last week, Wednesday, Sept. 27 Psalm 90:3-6, 12-14, 17 freedom and security Jesus warns that one day his death will Vincent de Paul, priest Luke 9:43b-45 from oppression. come on the cross. Proverbs 30:5-9 These were experi- Just as was the case last week, the disci- ences often met by the ples cannot comprehend what the Lord is Psalm 119:29, 72, 89, 101, Sunday, Oct. 1 ancient Jews. saying. When they complete their journey, 104, 163 Twenty-sixth Sunday in Leaving the Holy Jesus tells them that humility is vital. As Luke 9:1-6 Ordinary Time Land to find a steady diet, or to escape an example, he shows them an innocent Numbers 11:25-29 hardship or tyranny, many Jews made young child. Thursday, Sept. 28 Psalm 19:8, 10, 12-14 homes for themselves in communities in The message is clear. In earthly terms, which they were a distinct minority. earthly peril may be on the horizon. Only Wenceslaus, martyr James 5:1-6 When this occurred after the Greek by complete dedication to God is there the Lawrence Ruiz, martyr Mark 9:39-43, 45, 47-48 sweep across Asia Minor under possibility of victory and reward. and his companions, martyrs Alexander the Great, Judaism found itself Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 face to face in a contest with Greek phi- Reflection Psalm 90:3-6, 12-14, 17 losophy. The Greeks, of course, prided In these readings, the Church celebrates Luke 9:7-9 themselves on the clarity and depth of wisdom. It also teaches us a lesson about their logic. This intellectual prowess led ourselves. It reminds us that we are finite them to regard themselves as others and limited. We are humans. regarded them; they were thought to be However, it does not underestimate us very wise, and they thought themselves or belittle us. We can rise to great heights. Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen to be very wise. And, after all, we are the objects of God’s Jews living among those affected by eternal, boundless love. There is no greater the Greek culture had to insist that their tribute to our essential worth. ancient knowledge of the One God of Still, as were the apostles, we can be Canon law requires Israel not only was reasonable, but that it quite foolish and off the mark. The apos- was supremely intelligent. tles of their own designs could never fully The Book of Wisdom arose in these cir- explain to themselves the meaning of the parish finance council cumstances. As a literary device, the book Lord’s words. makes a person of wisdom. Wisdom may Only Jesus could guide them. His words Our pastor complains that only about eral early Christian “gospels” that are not conflict with certain inclinations and atti- were clear and to the point. He spoke in Qhalf of the 5,000 parishioners support included in the books of the New tudes. In these cases, wisdom is spurned the name of, and with the power of, God. the Church. If the Testament. Written most likely before the and even attacked, but wisdom prevails. It God is all wisdom. His wisdom comes parish is in trouble, year 100, its existence had been known is the reflection of reality. to us in the words and example of Jesus. we’d like to know, but for centuries through brief references and For its second reading, the Church again We must devote everything to the Lord. all finances seem to be quotes in other Christian documents. employs the Epistle of James. This epistle Nothing is more important than to be one considered secret. Is The text has been available for only 55 was the source of the second reading on with God in Jesus. Realizing this is the there anything in years. The accidental discovery of the several Sundays earlier this season. true wisdom. † canon law about this? entire document in l945, in a clay jar near Do pastors have the the modern town of Nag Hammadi in option of not provid- upper Egypt, is among the most signifi- My Journey to God ing financial informa- cant archeological events in the history of tion to the parish- New Testament scholarship. ioners? (New York) Unlike the four canonical Gospels, the Gospel of Thomas contains no narrative Interruptions and Distractions General Church regulations on or theological structure. It consists of Afinances are quite limited, partly 114 “hidden sayings” of the “living Like many folks in central Indiana, we are not prepared for the meeting in because Church financial structures, pro- Jesus,” many of which can be found Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis lost which we are headed. cedures and sources of income differ nearly word-for-word in Matthew, Mark, its telephone service for three days last The question for each of us is: Are hugely from country to country. Luke or John. month due to storms. we listening to the small voice of God Canon law requires that each parish A good example is the passage you I am sure it made many a customer within our hearts throughout the day? have a finance council. Accounting to point out. The Thomas Gospel, Saying 3, frustrated because they could not contact I no doubt missed many “important” parish members is demanded according to reads, “The kingdom is inside you and out- us, and I heard grumbling from our staff. telephone calls that week. As I typed norms established by each diocese side you.” The Gospel of Luke (17:21) What does this have to do with our this, I still did not have access to the (Canons 537 and 1287). Most dioceses in quotes Jesus, “The reign of God is already spiritual life? I believe it has plenty to do Internet and my e-mail messages. Yes, I the United States now require some form in your midst”—literally, within you. with it because all of our life is, or was finding the latter an important need. of financial accounting to the people of While not among the accepted books should be, connected to our walk with What I did instead was put my e-mail each parish. of the Bible, the antiquity and content of God. energy toward my relationship with It is certainly the right of parishioners the Gospel of Thomas have proven to be Life is full of interruptions and dis- God. I was richly rewarded. to ask that they be supplied with this enormously helpful in studying the life tractions we have not intended. The more As the telephone lines at Fatima went information. Most parishes already pro- and words of Jesus. However, it reflects focused we are on accomplishing certain down, I asked myself if my phone line vide financial reports in some form, at many gnostic beliefs that caused serious tasks when these interruptions come our with Jesus had gone down. It had not, least annually. theological and pastoral problems in the way, the more frustrated and irritated we but it gave me some good time to be Finance councils are the only parish early Christian Church. can become with them. The key is where sure it was a strong line. organizations or councils actually As in other gnostic literature, Peter is are we centered and focused in our When the next storm of life hits, I required by universal Church law. Parish portrayed as hostile to Mary (Magdalene) hearts. think it will help to have done spiritual pastoral councils are to be established in in blatantly sexist ways. The final saying How do we respond when we are maintenance on such lines. each parish if the bishop “judges it oppor- of the Gospel of Thomas has Peter telling stuck in a traffic jam on the interstate? A quote from a book I highly recom- tune” (Canon 536). Jesus, “Mary should leave us, for females Most of us respond with frustration and mend says it all: “Real spirituality are not worthy of life.” Jesus responds, “I irritation … now we will be late and our dawns when our life with God becomes At the end of the movie Stigmata, shall guide her to make her male, so that entire day will be “thrown off.” Might as real as the problems and the joys we Qthere was a printed statement that a she too may become a living spirit resem- we instead use the time to reflect in experience each day” (Everyday Gospel of Thomas (words of Jesus) was bling you males. For every female who prayer as we sit in traffic? Could we ask Simplicity by Robert J. Wicks). found near the Dead Sea Scrolls. It states makes herself male will enter heaven’s ourselves how our life with God and our Phone lines down and all the various that the Vatican will not accept this kingdom.” significant relationships are going? How interruptions of our lives could become Gospel, calling it heresy. The Catholic Church has not taken a might we improve these relationships? opportunities for us if we can change The message from Jesus in this Gospel formal position on the Gospel of Thomas. These times could also be when God is the way we view them and see them as is supposed to be that “the kingdom of Since it is not one of the four canonical asking us what we really need. When we invitations. God is within us all.” What is this all Gospels, it is seldom, if ever, referred to become frustrated and irritated, it always about? Does the Gospel exist, and if so in official Catholic documents or liturgy. says something about ourselves; maybe By Kevin DePrey why is it kept from us? (Pennsylvania) A new translation, with the original Coptic text and notes, was published in (Kevin DePrey is the director of Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis.) The so-called Gospel of Thomas is 1992 by Harper Collins Publishers in Aperhaps the most well-known of sev- New York. † Page 18 The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2000

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Fall festi- 56th St., Indianapolis. “Poetry Information:812-637-1354. Archbishop O’Meara Catholic val/chicken dinner/turkey for Spiritual Growth” retreat. Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., shoot, homemade dumplings, "Why did you wake him up so early?" Information: 317-545-7681. St. Michael Parish, 11400 Indianapolis. Dr. Rebecca games and booths. Farmers Lane NE, Bradford. Evans, Alzheimer’s research, Information: 812-246-2512. © 2000 CNS Graphics September 22 Parish picnic, ham or chicken 1 p.m. Information: 317-236- St. Francis Hall Marian and dumpling dinner, 10:30 1565. October 3 “Blessing of Pets,” in honor of Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., College, 3200 Cold Spring Rd., a.m.-3:30 p.m., quilts, games, Roncalli High School, 3300 St. Francis, courtyard, 7 p.m. Greenwood. Prayer group, Indianapolis. “A Life in the bingo, etc., 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Mary-of-the-Woods Prague Rd., Indianapolis. Information: 317-638-5551. 7:30 p.m. Spirit Seminar,” seven week Information: 812-364-4289. College, Hulman Hall, Room Archdiocesan Special series, 7 p.m. Reservations: 207, Terre Haute. “Earthform Education Task Force, October 6-8 Tuesdays 317-592-1992. St. Lawrence Auxiliary and and Stories of Home,” Sister Surviving with Special Needs, Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Knights of St. John, 312 S. Marion Honors, C.S.J., 7 p.m. information night for parents, 56th St., Indianapolis, Joe Rd. W., Sellersburg. September 23 Wilder St., Greensburg. Fall Information: 812-535-5160. teachers and learning disabled Weekend retreat, “The Life Shepherds of Christ rosary, Holy Angels School, 2822 Dr. festival, turkey and roast beef students. $5, 6-9 p.m. and Works of St. Paul.” prayers after 7 p.m. Mass. Martin Luther King Jr. St., dinners, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. September 30 Information: 317-236-1430. Information: 317-545-7681 Indianapolis. An evening din- EST, adults $6.50, children 5- Kordes Enrichment Center, Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th ner with Freetown Village, 10, $3. Information: 812-663- 841 E. 14th St., Ferdinand. October 4 Recurring St., Beech Grove. Prayer seating 6:30 p.m., dinner 6225. Day of prayer, centering Sacred Heart Church, 1530 group, 2:30-3:30 p.m. 7 p.m., adults $20, children prayer, Bishop Gerald A. Union St., Indianapolis. Daily Our Lady of the Greenwood St. Anne Parish, Hamburg. Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., “The Faith Explained,” by Greenwood. Perpetual adora- Father Greg Bramlage, 7- tion. 8:30 p.m. Information: 812- 934-5854. St. Michael’s Picnic Holy Rosary Church, 520 Turtle Soup Supper Stevens St., Indianapolis. Wednesdays Bradford, Indiana Tridentine (Latin) Mass, Mon.- Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. 15 miles west of Fri., noon; Wed., Fri., 30th St. (behind St. Michael September 29, 2000 5:30 p.m. Information: 317- Church), Indianapolis. Marian New Albany 636-4478. prayers for priests, 3-4 p.m. on Highway 150 St. Nicholas Church Information: 317-271-8016. Sunman, IN Weekly Watch for signs Our Lady of the Greenwood ✤ Sundays Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., Rain or Shine Greenwood. Rosary and Serving from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. (E.S.T.) Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Sunday, September 24, 2000 Turtle Soup, Fish, Roast Beef and Tridentine Mass, 10 a.m. 7p.m. Dinner Served 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwiches St. Rita Church, Indianapolis. Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Booths open 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ✤ Mass in Vietnamese, 2 p.m. Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Adult Survivors Big Raffle $1,000 Total in Prizes St. Anthony of Padua Church, of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Ham or Chicken and Dumplings Dinner Clarksville. “Be Not Afraid” Catholic Social Services pro- With all the Trimmings & Homemade Pies Games for All Ages holy hour, 6 p.m. gram, 6-8 p.m. Information: Children 5 and under eat free – dining room only! 317-236-1538. Christ the King Church, 1827 Thursdays Silent Auction • Quilts Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indian- Senior Shuttle from Parking Lot apolis. Exposition of the St. Lawrence Chapel, Indian- Easy Access and Parking for Blessed Sacrament, 7:30-9 p.m.; apolis. Adoration of the Raffles •Bingo • Booths Blessed Sacrament, 7 a.m.- Handicapped Available rosary for world peace, 8 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Mass. Directions: Raffling a St. Gabriel Church, Indian- Take I-74 to the Sunman-Milan St. Mary Church, New apolis. Spanish Mass, 5 p.m. 2000 F-150 Ford Truck exit and turn south on S.R. 101 Albany. 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Archbishop O’Meara Catholic widowed, 7 p.m. Information: St. Francis Hall Chapel, apolis. Marian prayers for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mass, praise and worship, Center, Holy Family Chapel, 812-934-2524. Marian College, 3200 Cold ◆◆◆ priests, 5:30-6:30 a.m. Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, 8 a.m.; then SACRED gather- 1400 N. Meridian St., Indian- Spring Rd., Indianapolis. New Albany. Adoration, con- ing in the school. apolis, Eucharistic Holy Hour Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, Catholic Charismatic Renewal Saturdays cluding with confessions at ◆◆◆ for Life, 1-2 p.m., faith sharing 435 Troy Ave., Indianapolis. of Central Indiana, Mass and Clinic for Women, E. 38th St. 6 p.m. Benediction at 6:45 Little Flower Chapel, 13th and and Scripture reflection, 2- Mass, 2 p.m. healing service, 7 p.m. 3 p.m. Information: Gospel of and Parker Ave., Indianapolis. p.m. Bosart, Indianapolis. 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From the Archives St. Maurice named for former bishop

St. Maurice Parish in southern Decatur County was founded by three French-speaking Brothers of Christian Doctrine who came from Buffalo, N.Y., to establish a Catholic settlement in Indiana in the 1850s. The school and church were completed in 1859. The parish is named for Bishop Maurice de St. Palais, the fourth bishop of Vin- cennes (now the Archdiocese of Indianapolis). A college and seminary were also established here by the brothers. The parish went bankrupt during the Civil War. Townspeople bought the original church and the lot where the present church stands. Franciscan priests assumed responsibility for the parish, and it was renamed St. Francis of Assisi Parish. The present church, shown in this undated photo- graph, was completed in 1882, and once again the parish was called St. Maurice. The rectory, shown at right, was completed in 1886. In 1898, the pastor fired shots at the Franciscan sisters serving the parish. Their superiors removed them from St. Maurice and no women religious served there for 81 Cecile Deken, former subprioress. archives and is as accurate as possible. The archives would appreciate years until Beech Grove Benedictine sisters arrived in The present parish administrator is Father Gregory D. receiving additional information or, if necessary, corrected information from readers. Also, the archives is attempting to expand its collection. If 1979 as pastoral associates/directors of religious educa- Bramlage. The parish numbers about 500 persons living in you have photographs or other materials, please send them to Associate tion. The Benedictines were Sister Mary Philip Seib, for- 150 households. † Archivist Janet Newland, Archives, P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206- mer prioress of Our Lady of Grace Convent (now 1410. Newland may be reached at 317-236-1429, or 800-382-9836, Monastery), who is now deceased, and Sister Mary (This feature is based on information currently in the archdiocesan ext.1429, or by e-mail at [email protected].) LETTERS continued from page 5 anti-American and unfit for public office on that basis alone. A true American knows he’s God’s creation, and even though our Founding Fathers failed to state it, they know God’s expectations of us. Medical science and God tell us when life begins. Jesus was pro- choice, too. He didn’t make us puppets. A woman’s choice comes when she decides to have sexual rela- tions, not after God knits the soul in the new being in her womb. What our Catholics and all Christians need to hear is that it is a “serious sin” to vote for pro-death candi- dates; also that it is a “seri- ous sin” of omission not to This Ad Is vote at all, to be irresponsible for government, because of Camera Ready! what government is doing. Not voting is to invite more of the same. St. Francis If Catholics knew this, we would never have experi- 1844 enced the last eight years of our culture of death, or have 5x10 we seen the post-election sta- tistics on the heavy Neg Democratic voting in “Catholic” areas? Father Elmer J. Burwinkel, via e-mail

Response: I respect Father Bur- winkle’s position on this issue. I wish it were possible to vote only for candidates whose beliefs (and actions) correspond to the vision of life and its sacredness that we find in the Gospel and in the teaching of the Church. Regrettably, it is not possible today to be a good citizen— as recently described by the bishops—and vote only for those candidates whose posi- tions are truly and com- pletely consistent with Church teaching. As a result, difficult choices must be made. — Dan Conway The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2000 Page 21

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Father of Brandy and Melissa of 24. Great-grandfather of one. Sacred Heart, Jeffersonville, Charles Miller and Rose and Aders. Son of Vivian POLLOCK, Mary, 96, Sacred Sept. 2. Wife of Donald Sellmer. Joe Stahl. Franchville. Brother of Patsy Heart of Jesus, Terre Haute, Mother of Dona Khiani, Janna WHISENAND, Francis Casper, Carol Rahman, Sue Sept. 6. Sister of Alex Hollo and and Randall Sellmer. Sister of Elizabeth (England) (Duncan), Shipp, Bud, Larry and Randy Rest in peace Rose Miller. Grandmother of Phyllis Thompson, Charles, 87, St. Jude, Indianapolis, Sept. Franchville. two. Great-grandmother of four. Joseph and Ronald Wise. 6. Mother of Patty Culver, Joyce Please submit in writing to our Grandfather of five. Great- KEITH, William J., 62, Sacred REILLY, Mary Elizabeth Grandmother of three. Johnson, Judy List and Connie Heart, Jeffersonville, Sept. 3. office by 10 a.m. Mon. the grandfather of one. (French), Our Lady of Perpetual STAHL, Todd Douglas, 21, Rushton. Stepmother of Maralee Husband of Judy Keith. Father week of publication; be sure to BURNS, Eileen L. Help, New Albany, Sept. 6. of Nora Abbott, Jonathan Keith St. Roch, Indianapolis, Sept. 9. Costino, June Crafton, Burt and state date of death. Obituaries (Reidenbach), 81, Good Mother of Patricia Baker, Mary and Debra Taylor. Brother of Son of Linda (Miller) and Mark Dan Whisenand. Grandmother of of archdiocesan priests and Shepherd, Indianapolis, Sept. Boyett, Elizabeth, Walter, Cathy, Louise Fritts, Reva Jones, Viola Stahl. Grandson of Yvette and 29. Great-grandmother of 35. † religious sisters serving our 13. Mother of Doddie Fentz. Dennis and Michael Reilly. Nichols, Mertie Yeskie, Daniel, archdiocese are listed else- Grandmother of two. Sister of Virginia Schaffer. where in The Criterion. Order David, Jimmy, Otis and Robert Grandmother of seven. Providence Sister Catherine CHRISTIAN, Steven E., 47, priests and brothers are Keith. Grandfather of five. Nativity, Indianapolis, Sept. 5. SCHULTZ, Philip R., 86, Eleanor Thomas was 90 included here, unless they are KLEPFER, Ileene A. (Apple), St. Andrew, Indianapolis, Aug. Husband of Marsha Christian. Providence Sister natives of the archdiocese or 77, St. Simon the Apostle, 26. Father of Janet Baumgarner, the Sisters of Providence lived Father of Lawanna Carullo, Catherine Eleanor Thomas have other connections to it. Indianapolis, Sept. 12. Wife of Sharon Hawks, Philip and in Indiana, Illinois, Massachu- Phillip Christian, Daniel Disney died on Aug. 31 in Karcher ABBOTT, Cecil, Jr., 71, Ralph Klepfer. Mother of Stephen Schultz. Grandfather of setts and the District of and Lisa Robards. Brother of Hall at Saint Mary-of-the- St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Marsha and Lanny Apple. 12. Great-grandfather of two. Columbia. Sharon Griner. Grandfather of Woods. She was 90. Sept. 10. Husband of Mary Lou Stepmother of Gary and Steven Great-great-grandfather of one. In the archdiocese, she seven. The funeral Mass was cele- (Helt) Abbott. Father of Val Klepfer. Sister of Eleanor served at the former St. Agnes CASPER, Edith, 73, Holy SELLMER, Frances R., 73, brated on Sept. 7 at the Church Bennett, Chris Boerner, Kathy McCool and Carol “Mack” Convent in Indianapolis, Our Cross, St.. Croix, Aug. 31. Richards. Grandmother of six. of the Immaculate Conception. Cox, Kelly Ellson, Corky Foley, Mother of Marsha Astrike, Lady of Providence Convent in KNOOP, Edward, 51, J. Paul O’Brien The former Dorretha Kim Perkins and Bill Abbott. Charles and Warren Casper. Clarksville, and Immaculate St. Simon the Apostle, Catherine Thomas was born in Grandfather of 22. Sister of Silvery D’Amico. Heart Convent in Terre Haute. Indianapolis, Sept. 9. Husband was the father of Henderson, Ky. She entered the ADAMS, John Francis, 62, Grandmother of seven. Great- She is survived by three of Sue (Faust) Knoop. Father of congregation in 1933, professed Holy Cross, Indianapolis, grandmother of four. Jesuit Father J. brothers, Joseph, Arthur and Elyse, Evan and Sara Knopp. first vows in 1936 and professed Sept. 4. Husband of Helen John Thomas, and three sisters, DAY, Frances J., 86, St. Mary, Brother of Tom Knoop. Paul O’Brien final vows in 1942. (Huesing) Adams. Stepfather of New Albany, Sept. 9. Wife of Sister Catherine Eleanor Allie Helm, Eleanor Marynell LAMKIN, Clayton, 38, Randa Brennan, Angela, Kirk Bernard Day. Mother of J. Paul O’Brien, the father ministered in convents where and Margaret Wiman. † St. Isidore, Bristow, Sept. 10. and Michael Neuner. Brother of Rosemary Killen, Bernie, of Jesuit Father J. Paul Father of Holly Lamkin. Son of Ann Linder, Mary McFadden, Charles and James Day. Sister of O’Brien, died on Sept. 5 in Carol Jean Lamkin. Brother of James and Joseph Adams. Step- Bertha Bottorf, Franciscan Sister Cincinnati, Ohio. He was 91. Brenda Leistner and Ricky grandfather of four. Rose Grantz, Ursuline Sister A Mass of Christian Burial Lamkin. Grandson of Mary Carmelita Grantz, Clara was held on Sept. 6 at ANDERSON, James F., 62, Lamkin. The Criterion St. Gabriel, Indianapolis, Quinkert and Vincent Grantz. St. Antoninus Church in Aug. 30. Husband of Mary Lou Grandmother of nine. Great- PAYNE, Henry B., 71, St. Cincinnati. Burial was at St. Anderson. Father of Ilene, James grandmother of one. Michael, Bradford, Sept. 6. Joseph Mausoleum in now has a home Husband of Margaret Payne. and Michael Anderson. DOERFLINGER, Louise, 93, Cincinnati. Father of Sharon Cooper, Grandfather of five. Great- St. Mary, Greensburg, Sept. 12. In addition to Jesuit Father Michelle Dillion, Jeanie Hall, grandfather of one. Mother of Dorothy Feeney, J. Paul O’Brien, he is survived on the World Luann Schroeder, Betsy Senn, Phyllis Doerflinger, Pat Luken by two other sons, Dr. John R. BARTON, Martha P., 80, Amy and Michael Payne, and Jackie Sizemore. Grand- O’Brien and William J. 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Bright, Indiana, a newly formed parish, seeks a (317) Send résumé to: Call today part-time Director of Music to assume 784-1870 Jacque Critton responsibility for all aspects of our music We sell & install Pregnancy Care Center of Columbus ◆ program. Requires qualified keyboard and organ Water Heaters 801 Third Street skills and knowledge of Catholic liturgy. Water Softeners Columbus, Indiana 47201 317-236-1572 For Information call: Toilets/Faucets 812-656-8700 Garbage Disposals Email: [email protected] FREE ESTIMATES Director of Planned Giving High School Principal Saint Meinrad Archabbey, one ot the largest Benedictine monasteries in the United States, and Saint Meinrad School of Theology, a leader in the formation of priests Seton Catholic High School in Richmond, IN will open in the Fall and lay ministers for the Roman Catholic Church, are seeking a skilled and motivated of 2001 and is currently seeking qualified applicants for the Director of Planned Giving. Founded nearly 150 years ago, Saint Meinrad is situ- position of principal. ated in the rolling hills of southern Indiana. As a senior staff member reporting to the Director of Development, the Director of Beginning with an anticipated first year class of 40 students, the Planned Giving is responsible for planning, managing and evaluating a comprehen- school will expand over the next several years to a final pro- sive program for promoting, cultivating and soliciting planned and major gifts. The jected enrollment of 250 students. The high school will offer a Director is responsible for establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with college preparatory curriculum in a newly renovated state of the generous donors and with professionals in the legal and financial services industries. art facility. Qualifications: Four to six years’ progressively responsible fund raising experience with some planned giving exposure, preferably in higher education or religion, or Candidates must be practicing Catholics, hold, or be eligible for, experience as a trust/estate officer or a similar financial-oriented position; strong orga- an Indiana secondary administrator’s license and have experi- nizational and interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication abilities; ence in an administrative position. Application deadline is a commitment to the values represented by Saint Meinrad; baccalaureate degree; basic computer literacy; and a willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues. December 1, 2000. Saint Meinrad offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Send résumé and cover letter to: Application deadline: October 10, 2000 Joseph Peters Please send cover letter and résumé (with references) to: Office of Catholic Education Director of Development Archdiocese of Indianapolis Saint Meinrad Archabbey & School of Theology Development Office 1400 N. Meridian Street St. Meinrad, IN 47577-1040 Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 e-mail: [email protected] email: [email protected] fax: 812-357-6759 Page 24 The Criterion Friday, September 22, 2000

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