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Fourth Sunday Christians draw joy from knowing of Advent God is near, pope says

Catholic Charities BY CINDY WOODEN An instrument of hope in a struggling world VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the dry spiritual desert of modern society and the darkness of moral and eco- Pages 8-9, 12 nomic confusion, Christians draw joy from knowing that Christ is near, Pope Benedict XVI said. Celebrating a morning Mass at Rome’s Our Lady of Grace parish and reciting the Angelus at the Vatican later Dec. 11, Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday, Pope Benedict Priest appointments said true joy is not found in twinkling Christmas decora- tions or presents, but in God’s gift of His Son. Bishop announces changes During his homily at the parish Mass, the pope said Page 3 the world today still needs a John the Baptist, “a voice in the desert, like today in the desert of the large cities of this world, the desert of the great absence of God.” “We need voices that simply proclaim to us: ‘God exists, is always near, even when He seems absent,’” Knights and the pope said. Pope Benedict told members of the parish, which sonograms consecrated its new church in 2010, that their Advent task is to share the Good News with their neighbors, Program helps in bringing light and joy to situations often marked by pro-life ministry sadness and struggle. “In this world with so much darkness, we all are Page 4 called to be witnesses of the light,” he said. “We can do that only if we carry the light within us, if we are sure not only that the light exists, but if we have seen a bit of the light” in prayer, in the Mass and in the sacrament of Reconciliation. Death of CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING Cardinal Foley ADVENT, PAGE 5 Pope Benedict XVI arrives to visit the Church of Our Lady of Grace in Rome Dec. 11. Church remembers Page 5 MEXICAN PRIESTS DANCE Archbishop Dolan affirms AT FEAST OF OUR LADY dignity of person at ND

BY ANN CAREY ‘Man alone is called to share, by knowledge and love, in God’s own life. … This is the NOTRE DAME — Archbishop Timothy fundamental reason for his dignity. Being Dolan of New York spoke at the University in the image of God, the human individual of Notre Dame Dec. 6 to inaugurate the possesses the dignity of a person, who is university’s Project on Human Dignity. not just something, but someone.’” The project is a new program of Notre He stressed that the doctrine of human Dame’s Institute for Church Life that will dignity is a “central doctrine of our faith” offer events to help define and defend the and is so important that it should be taught concept of human dignity. children along with the Sign of the Cross and Archbishop Dolan, who also serves as memorized the same way older generations CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING president of the United States Conference memorized the “Baltimore Catechism.” Priests from Mexico in traditional outfits of Catholic Bishops, noted that when the The doctrine of human dignity is in fact faithful think of Catholic doctrines, they so central, he said, that it “cleanly fits in dance after Pope Benedict XVI’s celebra- usually think of doctrines such as the with the other core dogmas of our religion.” tion of Mass marking the feast of Our Lady Trinity, the Incarnation, the Redemption It mirrors the eternal love of the Trinity; it and the Eucharist. is shown in the Incarnation when God took of Guadalupe in St. Peter’s Basilica at the “I wonder why we never include the on our nature; and it is proven by God’s Son dying to redeem us. Vatican Dec. 12. During the liturgy the Doctrine of the Dignity of the Human Person?” the archbishop asked. “It’s pivot- Archbishop Dolan noted that the human pope confirmed he will travel to Mexico al; it’s way up there; it’s normative. As the and Cuba in the spring. Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches, DOLAN, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC December 18, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

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Editorial Department BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, Parish visits Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, One of my goals after my installation Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister as Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend was to visit and celebrate Holy Mass at Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski and all the parishes of our diocese. I wanted Deb Wagner to do so within two years. Happily, I will have accomplished this goal this Sunday, Business Department December 18th, when I celebrate Mass at BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish in Nix AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber Settlement. I still need to visit and celebrate BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Mass at Saint Paul Chapel in Clear Lake, a [email protected] mission of Saint Anthony Parish in Angola, which I hope to do next year. 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Diocese follows strict procedures Public Schedule of in wake of abuse allegation biShoP Kevin c. FORT WAYNE — A recent allega- According to the U.S. Bishops’ RhoadeS tion of sexual abuse by a diocesan Report Sexual Abuse Charter, dioceses “will report an priest prompted diocesan authorities to If you or someone you know has allegation of sexual abuse of a person follow strict local and national Church allegations of sexual abuse by a who is a minor to the public authori- guidelines for handling such cases. member of the clergy we are here ties. They will cooperate in their • Saturday, Dec. 17, 5 p.m. — Mass at St. Joseph-Hessen After an allegation of sexual to help and listen. investigation in accord with the law Cassel, Fort Wayne abuse of a minor was made against of the jurisdiction in question.” • Sunday, Dec. 18, 9:15 a.m. — Mass at St. Catherine of Father Thomas Lombardi, pastor of Please contact us: Dioceses “will cooperate with Alexandria, Nix Settlement St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel Parish in Mary Glowaski Victim’s Assistance public authorities about reporting in • Monday, Dec. 19, 10 a.m. — Meeting of Bishop’s Cabinet, Fort Wayne, the diocese conducted Coordinator Phone: (260) 399-1458 cases when the person is no longer a Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne the preliminary investigation man- [email protected] minor.” • Tuesday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m. — Mass for Diocesan dated by the norms of the Church. In this case, at Bishop Rhoades’ Employees, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort After this investigation, in accord Msgr. Robert Schulte, direction, the Allen County Sherriff’s Wayne with the norms of the Church, Father Vicar General, Phone: (260) 422-4611 Department was notified of the • Wednesday, Dec. 21, 11 a.m. — Mass for Diocesan Lombardi was withdrawn from exer- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend allegation, even though the person Employees, Motherhouse Chapel of Sisters of Saint Francis, cising his ministry as pastor, pending Attn: Msgr. Robert Schulte presenting the claim was not a minor, Mishawaka the outcome of the canonical process P.O. Box 390 Fort Wayne, Indiana has requested confidentiality and had • Thursday, Dec. 22, 11 a.m. — Mass for Seminarians and required in such cases. 46801 not filed a police report. Serra Club, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne The diocese is following a pro- Following a preliminary inves- cess based on the “Charter for the We pledge to listen, support, inves- tigation that resulted in Father Protection of Children and Young tigate and follow our policies and Lombardi’s withdrawal from pas- People,” established by the U.S. bish- procedures outlined by the bishop. toral ministry at this time, a further ops in 2002, as well as “Procedures diocesan investigation will continue Priest of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South with the assistance of the diocesan Bend if a Priest or Deacon Should exercising his ministry as pastor, Review Board. Bishop Rhoades has Be Accused of Sexual Abuse of a pending the outcome of the canoni- already consulted with the Review assignments Minor.” The text of the charter is cal process required in these cases,” Board in this case and will continue available on the U.S. bishops’ web- Bishop Rhoades told parishioners in to do so as the process continues. announced site (www.usccb.org). Diocesan pro- his letter. This board functions as a consulta- cedures can be viewed on the website “Our commitment to the safety tive body to the bishop as described of our children and young people of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South in the “Charter for the Protection The Most Reverend Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has announced Bend (www.diocesefwsb.org). requires this action,” Bishop Rhoades of Children and Young People,” wrote. “We are also committed the following priest assignments: The diocese received an allega- advising him in his assessment of • Reverend Thomas Lombardi, tion of abuse of a minor by Father to healing and reconciliation with allegations of sexual abuse and in his pastor of St. Joseph Parish-Hessen Lombardi that was said to have taken victims/survivors of sexual abuse. determination of a priest’s suitability Cassel, Fort Wayne, to administrative leave of absence, effective place some years ago while he was Anyone who has been the victim of for ministry. Dec. 3, 2011. serving at St. Louis Besancon Parish sexual abuse as a minor by anyone The diocesan procedures for such • Reverend Cornelius Ryan, CSC, to temporary administrator of St. in New Haven. in Church service, whether the abuse cases states: According to local diocesan Joseph Parish-Hessen Cassel, Fort Wayne, effective Dec. 12, 2011. In a letter read at all Masses at St. was recent or occurred many years in guidelines for such cases, the diocese Joseph Parish on Dec. 3-4, Bishop the past, is encouraged to report this commits itself “to maintain compliance • The previously announced change of pastor at St. Paul of the Rhoades told parishioners that a “pre- abuse to the diocese.” with the provisions of applicable law of Cross Parish, Columbia City, will not occur in January, therefore, liminary investigation was promptly Published diocesan abuse report- the State of Indiana concerning the pro- Reverend Lawrence Kramer will remain as pastor of St. Paul of the and objectively conducted.” ing policies and procedures also pro- tection of children and young people” as Cross Parish, Columbia City, until June 2012, and Reverend Andrew “In accord with the norms of the vide local law enforcement and state well as to the U.S. Bishops’ “Charter for Curry will remain as parochial vicar of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church and diocesan policy, I have agency contact information to report the Protection of Children and Young Parish, Fort Wayne. withdrawn Father Lombardi from such abuse. People.”

on death row, the homeless, the Archbishop Catholic principle,” Archbishop sinner. Timothy Dolan got Dolan said, but also a principle DOLAN However, he cautioned that this reacquainted with of our country. So, while Father doctrine that gave rise to the “grand Franciscan Sister Jenkins is making a religions claim, moralityCONTINUED with FROM its PAGEemphasis 1 on the tradition of respect for human “He also is calling America back Marie Morgan, protection of life, respect for the rights” also calls us to “duty and to its most cherished principles that person, care for the vulnerable, responsibility.” He cited Blessed of Marian High never would we force someone or defense of women, babies, chil- Pope John Paul II, who said School. The two an institution to do something con- dren, family, elders and slaves. “Genuine freedom is the ability to knew each other trary to its conscience.” The doctrine also gave rise to do what we ought, not the license when Archbishop Another audience member the greatest system of healthcare, to do whatever we want.” Dolan was rec- asked Archbishop Dolan for education and charity the world In the question-answer period tor of the North concrete ways to affirm human has ever known. following Archbishop Dolan’s lec- American College. dignity. The archbishop passed “The Church, which has as a ture, an audience member cited a At right is Mary Ilu along advice he heard from Pope primary doctrine the Dignity of letter from Holy Cross Father John Altman, director Paul VI when he was a seminarian the Human Person, is not a shrill, Jenkins, Notre Dame president, to of student services in Rome: When you see people, crabby, nay-saying nag, but a Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of smile. warm, tender, gracious mother who Health and Human Services. That at St. Elizabeth “When we try our best to radi- invites, embraces and nurtures her Sept. 28, 2011, letter urged that the School of Nursing ate in a very simple, practical way children, calling forth from within definition of religious employer in in Lafayette. a smile, an openness, a nod of the truth, beauty and goodness she the rules for the new healthcare law ANN CAREY greeting, we do two things: First, knows is within them,” the arch- be broadened to provide conscience We acknowledge the dignity in the bishop observed. protection. Father Jenkins noted other person, and secondly we say If we truly believe the doctrine that the current rules put Notre be resolved without offending the With a “defined community” ‘We as well have that and have of human dignity, it would make a Dame in the “impossible position” equal human dignity of either side. that stands for a given set of values, something to give.’” difference in how we live our lives of being required either to provide Archbishop Dolan replied that people expect that community to This acknowledgement is and treat others, and it would be services and insurance coverage he was “grateful” Father Jenkins live out the demands of the faith like the new response in Mass to “life-saving,” he said. contrary to Catholic teaching, or to had taken a “brave and courageous it professes, Archbishop Dolan “The Lord be with you,” when “If we are ‘divinized,’ reflec- discontinue employee and student stand” on this issue. explained. So, it is not a judgment we say “And with your spirit,” he tions of God, created in His image health care plans. “Our religion would require against people who do not share the continued.“We are acknowledging and likeness … then we ought to The questioner said that non- us to respect the rights of all and faith, but rather an insistence on the in the other person that the spirit treat ourselves and others only Catholics also attend and work never to denigrate them,” he said. rights of conscience and insistence is there, the hint of God, the trace with respect, love, honor and care,” for Notre Dame who believe that “However, it would also obviously that the government would never of God, the icon; and we look at Archbishop Dolan said, noting that contraception and sterilization are require us to obey our own con- have the right to compel violation that and smile, and that just speaks the “others” include everyone: the moral. He asked how this “conflict sciences and follow the allegiances of conscience. volumes.” unborn, the immigrant, the person between two consciences” could of our own faith.” “That of course is not only a

4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC December 18, 2011 Knights support life with sonogram machines

BY LAURIE KIEFABER tional $13,400. An anonymous only Hoosier chapter to place donor in Florida who had read two sonogram machines, he about the project gave $30,000. added. WABASH — The Knights of The Lutheran Foundation also In mid-October, Wabash Columbus are hoping to start a donated $9,000 toward the proj- began partnering with the pro-life revolution, one sono- ect. Granger Knights of Columbus gram at a time. Another incentive for the Council 4263 on a “Respect Life A sonogram is a picture of a Knights has been a matching Blitz,” Almeda said. baby while it is still in the womb fund program created by the Dick Dornbos, past grand and created with ultrasound or Knights of Columbus Supreme knight and advocate Respect high-frequency sound waves, Council, headquartered in New Life coordinator on the Granger according to the Web site www. Haven, Conn. They provided an council, said the Knights of americanpregnancy.org. The additional $9,300 for the sono- Columbus believe in respect- Wabash Knights of Columbus gram machine, bringing the total ing life from conception to final Council 2957 has raised funds to $70,300. burial. This is why working for a sonogram machine to be Life Choices Medical Clinic toward the placement of sono- placed at the Life Center in was the first in the state to gram machines fits in well with Wabash. receive a sonogram machine their goals. “You really can’t even put a with the help of the national “We sent 173 letters to the price on the good that will come incentive program. councils in Indiana,” Dornbos out of that,” said Jim Almeda, “It’s wonderful,” said Cheryl said. The Knights also asked for past grand knight of the Wabash Meyer, executive director of support from community mem- Knights of Columbus. “... You the Wabash pregnancy help bers and others. can’t even begin to imagine the center. “Without the Knights of “We received gifts from $6 to amount of lives that it will save.” Columbus this would have been LAURIE KIEFABER $2,000,” he said. “... We started Almeda said it’s estimated so much harder to accomplish.” Registered Nurse Julie Willmert points out details on a sonogram in January of this year and it’s that 90 percent of women who Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, machine to Wabash mom Sarah Carrothers at the Wabash Life Choices probably been an eight-month see their baby through a sono- also a Knight, was present on Medical Clinic. project.” gram or hear the heartbeat will Mother’s Day when Meyer The Granger council has been carry their baby to term, accord- received a check from the working on fundraising with ing to officials at the Wabash national Knights for sonogram councils in Notre Dame, down- Life Center, now called Life machine funds at St. Bernard’s baby and maternity clothing, car When (new mothers) see that town Mishawaka, Plymouth, Choices Medical Clinic as of Knights of Columbus hall. seats, pregnancy tests and many picture, it might change their Culver and three in South Bend July. The name Jeni other items free of charge to minds (if they’re considering an — downtown, west and south, change was Friedersdorf, clients. alternative). I can’t describe how Dornbos said. The group also necessary due client service Julie Willmert, a registered I feel when I see my baby for the has put materials into the hands to the sonogram ‘I’m thrilled it’s manager and nurse at Life Choices since first time.” of bishops meeting at the Indiana machine. former execu- February, spent about a week Willmert said through the Catholic Conference recently. The Wabash actually coming tive director of in Las Vegas, Nev. training on sonogram, mothers are able to “We want to make an impact Knights began Life Choices sonogram machines. see the baby in black and white, and change the attitude to pro- raising funds Medical Clinic, “You need a minimum of 50 take measurements and possibly life in Indiana,” Dornbos said. for a sonogram through and I’m also is pleased. to 75 supervised scans (to get see the heart beating. Certified “There are two abortions per machine in “I’m thrilled certified),” she said. nurses can even predict the due day in St. Joe County, which August 2009. seeing it happen.’ it’s actually Sarah Carrothers, 24, Wabash, date within two to three days includes South Bend, Mishawaka The 115-mem- coming through agreed to have a sonogram at after looking at the sonogram. and Granger.” ber chapter at and I’m seeing Life Choices and be interviewed While the Wabash Knights The Women’s Care Center St. Bernard it happen,” she for this story. The mother of have already done a lot of work, in South Bend will be the fifth Church holds JENI FRIEDERSDORF said. two was 24 weeks into her preg- they haven’t stopped there. pregnancy center to receive a weekly bingo “Hopefully nancy. “In July, we started work- sonogram with help from the games, with more women “It’s always exciting to ing to place a sonogram at Knights. much of the will be drawn see what the baby looks like the Matrix Pregnancy Center “Today there are 176 (sono- money going to it and it will (through a sonogram),” she said. in Lafayette,” Almeda said. gram) units throughout the toward charity. attract more “It can help you visualize what “They received their machine U.S. (placed with help by the Chapter mem- women who the baby will look like at nine in October and are awaiting Knights),” Dornbos said. bers also held a tenderloin fry, need our services,” Meyer added. months. the matching funds from the On Dec. 2, representatives which raised $8,600, and solicit- Life Choices Medical Clinic “It’s definitely a neat tool for Supreme Council.” from the Kolbe Center in Broad ed local churches and businesses provides counseling, diapers, the center,” Carrothers said. “... The Wabash Knights are the Ripple asked for help in getting through letters, raising an addi- prenatal vitamins, baby wipes, a sonogram machine, Almeda said. The Wabash Knights are working on finding a local coun- cil to sponsor them. The “Our goal is to place 14 Perfect Gift... machines in the state,” Almeda •Nativity Sets •Fontanini Start a Family said. “Broad Ripple would make We the sixth.” •Rosaries •Jewelry Tradition with Dornbos said the payoff is Fontanini Have well worth the work. •Books •Statues •Music Collectibles “Ultrasounds have prevented OPLATEK (abortions),” he said. “People LAYAWAYS see that baby and say ‘I’m 20% OFF AVAILABLE gonna keep that baby.’ Some One Regular Price Item say a child is not in their budget. 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Made in house by Joe! be reached at (260) 571-5724, while Dornbos can be reached at www.divinemercygifts.com 915 South Clinton Street • Fort Wayne 46802 • (260) 399-1443 (574) 271-7853. follow us on facebook December 18, 2011 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 Board approves miracle Cardinal Foley dies; Mideast advocate, needed for Blessed Marianne Vatican communications chief DARBY, Pa. (CNS) — U.S. munication and toward the people Cope’s canonization Cardinal John P. Foley, who who run them.” For decades he spent more than two decades helped media gain access to cover SYRACUSE, N.Y. (CNS) — year, Pope John Paul II affirmed leading the Church’s social com- or rebroadcast Vatican events. The path to sainthood for Blessed the case. She was beatified in St. munications council and later As head of the Pontifical Council Marianne Cope of Molokai has Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican worked for the Church in the for Social Communications from been cleared after a Vatican May 14, 2005. Middle East, died Dec. 11 after 1984 to 2007, the cardinal took the congregation Dec. 6 confirmed a The only known detail about a battle with leukemia. The car- lead in articulating Catholic policy second miracle attributed to her the second miracle is that a wom- dinal, who had been residing at with regard to the media. Under his intercession. an’s healing was declared inex- Villa St. Joseph, the home for leadership, the council issued sepa- The final step for her can- plicable since doctors had expect- retired Philadelphia archdiocesan rate documents on ethical standards onization is approval by Pope ed her to die and were amazed priests, was 76. in advertising, communications and Benedict XVI. at her survival. The Sisters of St. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades said the Internet. It also produced a doc- The Vatican decision was Francis will not disclose details of the cardinal, “Cardinal Foley was ument denouncing pornography. announced Dec. 6 by the sister’s of the second miracle until after a wonderful professor of mine when His time at the council coincided religious community, the Sisters the pope’s proclamation of I was a college seminarian at St. with the unfolding of the clergy of St. Francis of the Neumann Mother Marianne’s sainthood. Charles Seminary in Philadelphia. I sex abuse scandal — first in North Communities in Syracuse, N.Y., The announcement confirm- will always remember his gracious- CNS PHOTO/NANCY PHELAN WIECHEC America, then in other parts of the and by Honolulu Bishop Larry ing the second miracle could be ness and good humor, and espe- world. He said the sexual abuse of Silva. attributed to Mother Marianne’s U.S. Cardinal John P. Foley, a dean cially his love for the Church and of the Catholic press in the United children by priests was only “the tip Mother Marianne, who intercession was “too good to the priesthood. We stayed in touch of an iceberg” of the wider scope worked as a teacher and hospital be true,” said Sister Patricia through the years. I was deeply States, died Dec. 11 in Darby, Pa., of abuse perpetrated against the administrator in New York, spent Burkard, general minister of grateful that he attended my ordina- after a battle with leukemia. He world’s children. the last 30 years of her life min- the Sisters of St. Francis of the tion as a priest and as a bishop. He was 76. He is pictured on air with “A much wider and even more istering on the Hawaiian island Neumann Communities. was an example to all of the joy of Sirius Satellite Radio during the tragic story of child abuse that takes of Molokai to those with leprosy. She told Catholic News following Christ and serving Him 2007 Catholic Media Convention in place, first of all, in the family and She died on the island in 1918 at Service Dec. 7 that in the 24 in His Church. He was truly a holy New York. then, in many ways, throughout age 80. hours since receiving the news, priest and bishop. May he rest in society,” he said. The Dec. 6 ruling by the she not only rejoiced with fellow peace!” However, the cardinal also said Vatican Congregation for Saints’ sisters but gave countless inter- Cardinal Foley’s media-friendly He told participants in a U.S.- Church officials must be honest Causes confirmed recent deci- views about Mother Marianne. style and quick sense of humor based conference on the Holy Land about the situation. In dealing with sions by a medical board and a For the religious community, shone in person and throughout the in 2009, “The most tragic thing I the sex abuse scandal, he said, the group of theologians declaring the news also was bittersweet numerous speeches and homilies have seen is the miles-long wall that Church’s reaction must be “to exer- that a second miracle could be because Sister of St. Francis he delivered around the world. He separates Jerusalem from Bethlehem cise virtue and, in the absence of attributed to Mother Marianne’s Mary Laurence Hanley, director often spoke of the joys of working and separates families and keeps virtue, exercise candor, which is a intercession. of Mother Marianne’s cause, died for the Church, telling his audiences farmers from the land that has been virtue itself. We have to be honest. The first miracle required for Dec. 2 at age 86 at the sisters’ that while the pay often is not great in their families for generations. It is We cannot deny what happened.” her beatification was the medi- regional house in Syracuse. “the benefits are out of this world.” humiliating and distressing.” He said Catholic journalists cally unexplainable recovery of The funeral for Sister Last February he retired from his The cardinal said he understood sometimes have “encountered the a New York girl who recovered Laurence was scheduled for the post as grand master of the Knights Israel’s need for security but added, situation of those who did not want from near death from multiple evening of Dec. 7. Sister Patricia of the Holy Sepulcher, a chivalric “many of these measures raise seri- others to learn about what they did organ failure after prayers were called it a “wonderful coinci- organization dedicated to supporting ous human rights issues that they ... because it was bad news.” said to Mother Marianne. The dence” so near to the announce- the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem refuse to acknowledge and address.” “We know, as journalists, that miracle was approved in 2004 ment of Mother Marianne and to responding to the needs of To many, the cardinal was the the more some people try to cover by a medical board and a group because Sister Laurence’s “life’s Catholics in the Holy Land. voice they heard giving commen- up bad news, the more likely it is to of theologians. At the end of the work was fulfilled.” Addressing the 2010 Synod of tary during the pope’s Christmas be known,” he said. Bishops on the Middle East, he said midnight Mass. For 25 years, begin- Born in the Philadelphia suburb Advent is a reminder to he was convinced that “the con- ning in 1984, his voice was heard of Darby on Nov. 11, 1935, he was Christians “to live in expectation of tinued tension between the Israelis not only in North America, but also ordained a priest in Philadelphia ADVENT Jesus, to never stop awaiting His and the Palestinians has contributed Asia, Africa, Europe and, for many when he was 26. coming” and to maintain an attitude greatly to the turmoil in all of the years, Australia. Cardinal Foley has received CONTINUEDseen a FROMbit ofPAGE the 1 light” in of openness to a deeper relationship Middle East and also to the growth The longtime journalist told numerous honorary degrees and prayer, in the Mass and in the with Him, the pope said. of Islamic fundamentalism.” Catholic News Service in 2007 that awards, including the Catholic Press sacrament of Reconciliation. “The environment around us pro- “While many, including the Holy he always tried to take “a positive Association’s highest prize, the St. The pope returned to the Vatican poses its usual commercial message, See, have suggested a two-state approach toward the means of com- Francis de Sales Award. for the midday recitation of the even if it is toned down because of solution to the Israeli-Palestinian cri- Angelus and to bless the statues of the economic crisis,” he said. sis, the more time passes, the more Baby Jesus that children bring and But Christians “are called to live difficult such a solution becomes, then place in their Nativity scene at Advent without being distracted by as the building of Israeli settlements home or at school. the lights,” he said. “If we persevere and Israeli-controlled infrastructure The pope asked the children to in being vigilant in prayer and exul- in East Jerusalem and in other parts Be at home remember him when they pray in tant in praise, our eyes will be able of the West Bank make increasingly front of their Nativity scenes and he to recognize Him as the true light of difficult the development of a viable promised to remember them in his the world, who comes to brighten and integral Palestinian state,” the prayers. our darkness,” the pope said. with us. cardinal said. 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LLV594-HC_TodaysCatholic_Dec-2011.indd 1 12/6/11 7:23 AM 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC December 18, 2011 Pope taps tablet, lights our nation as a whole has been tre- mendous,” Army chaplain Father world’s largest Christmas Joel Panzer said, and soldiers in general feel “it’s time for us to ‘tree’ leave” to give the nation the impe- ews riefs tus “to function independently.” VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope N b Benedict XVI tapped a tab- As the troops prepare to leave let computer and successfully and turn bases over to Iraqi forces lit the world’s largest electronic by Dec. 31, he said, “morale is Christmas “tree” located in the CARDINAL MARTINO GREETS PEOPLE AT ANNIVERSARY MASS quite high” among members of his Italian town of Gubbio. Before own Army unit, the 25th Infantry turning on the tree with a tap Division Headquarters, which is on the Sony S Tablet, the pope ending a 13-month deployment. addressed the citizens of Gubbio “Tremendous progress has been via a video link from his apartment made” in Iraq, he told Catholic in Vatican City Dec. 7, calling on News Service in a Dec. 6 inter- Christians to serve as a light in view conducted via email and the lives of others. In his talk, phone from the southern part of the pope said that just as the tree the country, where he has been design in Gubbio was made up of stationed for his final two months. tiny individual lights, each person “Regardless of the outcome here, needs to bring light to the people soldiers are proud of their faith- and places in their lives, to their ful service, and the selfless sac- family, workplace, neighborhood, rifice of nearly 4,500 U.S. ser- town or city. “Every small act vice members. Nothing will ever of kindness is like a light in this change that,” said Father Panzer, big tree: together with the other 43, a priest of the Diocese of lights it can bring light to even Lincoln, Neb. An Army captain, the darkest of nights,” the pope he is finishing his second tour said. Located on the face of Mount of duty in Iraq and is the last Ignio, the electronic tree extends Catholic priest serving in sup- more than 2,000 feet and contains port of Operation New Dawn, the more than 900 lights, illuminating post-combat phase of the U.S. the side of the mountain. mission in Iraq. Currently, less than 10,000 soldiers remain in Iraq at five bases. At one point, HHS secretary says girls in 2007, U.S. troops numbered 170,000 and were spread out over under 17 must consult more than 500 bases. As mili- doctors to get Plan B CNS PHOTO/SOE ZEYA TUN, REUTERS tary units inspect equipment and pack it up, chaplains have related WASHINGTON (CNS) — The People greet Cardinal Renato Martino, special Vatican envoy to Myanmar, following responsibilities, such as ensuring U.S. bishops’ pro-life spokes- a Mass to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the St. Mary’s Cathedral in “all religious literature and sacred woman said she was relieved that materials are properly packaged” the Obama administration has Yangon Dec. 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Cardinal Martino presided over for shipment home, according to decided not to allow the Plan the centennial Mass at the cathedral, which was dedicated in 1911. Father Panzer. “We remove all B One-Step “morning-after pill” Christian and Jewish items from to be sold without a prescrip- the buildings we have utilized tion to those under 17. “Luckily, and actual use studies did not dent center chapel for a Mass December 2011 series to lessons as chapels simply out of a desire things did not go from bad to contain data for all ages for which for the feast of the Immaculate the Church can learn from its own not to offend the people of Iraq, even worse,” Deirdre McQuade, this product would be available Conception. The Mass had been history of evangelization efforts. a predominantly Muslim nation,” assistant director for policy and for use.” postponed for a half hour because Focusing Dec. 9 on the contribu- he continued. “As a priest, I’ve communications at the USCCB of the day’s lockdown. “Mass tion of monastic orders begin- been responsible for closing sev- Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, was a great contrast to the day’s ning in the 5th century, Father eral chapels where the Blessed told Catholic News Service Dec. Virginia Tech Catholic events,” said Father John Grace, Cantalamessa said their example Sacrament was reserved, includ- 8. “We’re pleased that they did students support one a Richmond diocesan priest who is a reminder of “the importance ing the removal of chalices and not expand access to this very is director of Virginia Tech’s of the contemplative life in view other sacred vessels.” powerful drug.” McQuade said another after shooting Catholic campus ministry. He said of evangelization.” The first of Plan B One-Step, known gener- it reminded students of how to live the dangers facing today’s efforts To follow Gospel is to ically as levonorgestrel, “is 40 WASHINGTON (CNS) — A their faith in the context of real to re-proclaim the Gospel is “iner- times more potent than compa- group of students had been hang- world. After Mass, some students tia, laziness, not doing anything follow Christ, not some rable progestin-only birth control ing out at the Catholic campus were talking about the day but he and letting others do everything,” ethical code, pope says pills for which a prescription is ministry center at Virginia Tech primarily sensed “a strong feel- he said. “The other is launch- required” even for adult women. in Blacksburg, Va., when an alert ing of support and community.” ing oneself in a feverish — and Announcing the decision Dec. was issued midday Dec. 8 warn- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The priest, who spoke to Catholic empty — human activism, which Following the Gospel is not adher- 7, Kathleen Sebelius, secretary ing all students and faculty mem- News Service by phone Dec. 9, results in losing contact little by of the Department of Health and bers to stay indoors. For the next ing to a doctrine or code of eth- said that kind of support isn’t little with the source of the word ics but entails truly following the Human Services, said the drug few hours, the students stayed put, “something you can create at a and its effectiveness,” he said. manufacturer, Teva Women’s knowing a shooting had taken person of Christ in one’s life, moment of crisis. You cultivate it Father Cantalamessa said people Pope Benedict XVI said. Through Health, had not proven that those place on campus and initially that year after year. It is really what the sometimes tell him it’s hard to under 17 were sufficiently mature the shooter was on the loose, but Jesus Christ, in the Holy Spirit, Catholic community stands for.” stay still and silent and pray when “we can turn with trust to God our to use Plan B One-Step prop- not much more. After a campus the world so obviously needs min- erly. “There are significant cogni- police officer had been shot and Father, confident that, in doing isters and missionaries. “It’s true. His will, we shall find true free- tive and behavioral differences killed that afternoon in his parked Prayer, not activism, But imagine what would happen if between older adolescent girls and cruiser, police and SWAT teams dom and peace,” he said during is key to evangelization, a squad of firefighters runs so fast his weekly general audience Dec. the youngest girls of reproductive searched the university for the at the sound of an alarm to put out age,” who could be as young as gunman, calling to mind images 7. In his audience talk to about preacher tells pope a fire, but once on the scene real- 3,000 people in Paul VI hall, Pope 11, Sebelius said. Although “sci- of the 2007 shooting on campus izes that they have no tanks, not ence has confirmed the drug to be that left 32 students and facul- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Benedict continued a series of even a drop of water with them,” talks on Christian prayer. Divine safe and effective with appropriate ty, as well as the gunman, dead. Catholic Church’s project of “new he said. use,” she said, “the switch from The unidentified shooter Dec. 8, evangelization” faces two dan- revelation doesn’t follow earthly prescription to over-the-counter who was not a student, fled on gers: people thinking others will rules in which the powerful hold for this product requires that we foot, changed clothes in a campus do the work and people so fired Soldiers feel it’s time the keys to knowledge, he said. have enough evidence to show greenhouse and was spotted by up to preach the Gospel, they God takes a completely differ- that those who use this medicine police in a campus parking lot forget to pray, said the preacher to give Iraq chance to ent approach, choosing instead to can understand the label and use before fatally shooting himself, of the papal household. Capuchin ‘function independently’ share with “the little ones” true the product appropriately. “I do The Associated Press reported. Father Raniero Cantalamessa, knowledge of the divine, he said. not believe that Teva’s applica- Not long after the university was who preaches to the pope and top WASHINGTON (CNS) — Over Only those who are pure of heart tion met that standard,” Sebelius finally given the all-clear signal, Vatican officials on the Fridays the past nine years in Iraq, the and are open to God’s will can see said. “The label comprehension students packed the Catholic stu- of Advent and Lent, dedicated his sacrifice of the U.S. military “and the face of God in Jesus, he said. December 18, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 Archbishop Louis Kébreau munity. Services include skills training and job placement, a of Haiti to receive Notre community liaison program, and Dame Prize for Public the Fresh Food Initiative, which provide classes and community Service ArounD the Diocese garden space for growing familiar ethnic crops in Indiana’s clay soil. NOTRE DAME — Archbishop of “We are so thankful for this Cap-Haitien Louis Kébreau was generous holiday gift to our orga- awarded the 2011 Notre Dame nization,” said Catherine Kasper Prize for Distinguished Public DECATUR GRAD RECEIVES CARSON SCHOLARSHIP Place Director Holly Chaille. Service in Latin America at a cer- “During this holiday season, our emony in Cap-Haitien on Dec. 8. clients remind us to be thankful for Presented annually since 2000 the freedom to move from place to by the University of Notre Dame place, to laugh with friends, to with support from the Coca-Cola enjoy the sunshine, to be paid for Foundation, the Notre Dame Prize the work we perform and to envi- recognizes the efforts of visionary sion a future filled with possibili- leaders to enhance the region’s ties. Our clients enjoy these sim- welfare by strengthening democ- ple pleasures because they have racy and improving life for its found a home in our Fort Wayne citizens. community.” In his more than 35 years in This year Catherine Kasper service to the Catholic Church Place has worked with more than and the people of Haiti, Msgr. 1,000 refugees in Fort Wayne. Kébreau has distinguished himself With the support of the communi- by his dedication to public service ty, they provide an inviting place and social justice and his focus where new and established neigh- on education, even in the face of bors support one another. physical threats. The Notre Dame Prize for Redeemer Radio to Distinguished Public Service in Latin America is adminis- broadcast Midnight Mass tered by the Kellogg Institute for International Studies at Notre FORT WAYNE — Redeemer Dame with funding from the Radio will broadcast Christmas PROVIDED BY ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL, DECATUR Coca-Cola Foundation. The award Eve Midnight Mass live from carries a $15,000 cash prize, with Vince Faurote, a 2011 graduate of St. Joseph School, Decatur, recently attended the the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. The a matching amount donated to Carson Scholar Awards Banquet in Indianapolis to receive a $1,000 Carson College a charitable organization recom- broadcast will be anchored by Dr. mended by the laureate. Scholarship. Faurote, who received this award as an eighth grader at St. Joseph School, is Matthew Bunson. Father Jason Upon the recommendation Freiburger, vice-chancellor, will of Msgr. Kébreau, the match- pictured with Candy Carson, wife of surgeon Ben Carson, who founded the Carson pro- join Dr. Bunson as co-host to ing prize will be donated to the gram. Faurote is the son of Christopher and Jessica Faurote. provide commentary. For more educational efforts of Action information or to listen live, visit et Solidarité contre la Pauvreté www.redeemerradio.com. (Action and Solidarity against students explore the physical and versity’s North Campus. Nguyen, daughter of Todd and Poverty, or ASAP), which gives economic reasons behind the loca- Stephanie Mead and graduate of Holy Cross students raise scholarships to university students tions of North American cities. HCC students are Santa’s Holy Cross Grade School, was funds for cancer screenings in Cap-Haitien who cannot pay “This is the first year we awarded first place from the their educational expenses. have experienced the National helpers local chapter of the International NOTRE DAME — The Oct. 4 “Pink-Out” event, sponsored by Geographic Giant Map of North NOTRE DAME — Each year Readers Association, in the high the Holy Cross College Student St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth America,” said St. Joseph-St. Holy Cross College students play school division of the contest Government Association, raised Elizabeth Principal Lois Widner. Santa’s helpers by raising money “Doodle Your Heart Out.” for her School students to money for the Secret Sisters “We are looking forward to this to buy toys for the U.S Marine story titled, “The Dreams of an Society, an initiative of the explore traveling map wonderful hands-on opportunity Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Orphan.” Dorish Nguyen, daugh- Women’s Task Force of Saint for our students to learn about Program. The fundraising activi- ter of Dang and Nga Nguyen and a FORT WAYNE — St. Joseph- Joseph’s Regional Medical geography in an exciting way.” ties culminate with a toy shop- graduate of St. Anthony de Padua, St. Elizabeth sixth through eighth Center. The Secret Sisters Society “Experiencing a map of this ping spree at Meijer’s on Grape received an honorable mention for graders will soon be exploring provides help for underserved size can really awaken a student to Road, Mishawaka, and a “toy her story, “What You Cannot See North America in a big way, with women to receive a screening the power of maps and the limit- parade” from Holy Cross College Can Save You.” Amy O’Brien is one of the world’s largest maps of mammogram and cervical can- less depth of geography,” said Dan to the toy collection point across their teacher. the continent. The map measures cer screening. While these women Beaupre, National Geographic’s the street from the college at the Junior Nick Wawrykow received 35 feet by 26 feet and provides qualify for the existing Breast and director of education partnerships WNDU TV studios. a perfect score on the November students with an interactive way to Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) for National Geographic Live. The fruits of this year’s efforts Mathematics League Contest. enliven their study of geography. due to income, they wouldn’t “Whether they are using the map again paid off as Holy Cross stu- Wawrykow is the son of Joseph The map is on loan to the St. receive a screening until they to learn place names or to compare dents, headed by event organiz- Wawrykow and Dianne Phillips. Joseph campus of St. Joseph-St. reach age 50. Because early detec- state-to-state carbon emissions, er Katelyn Pelton, raised nearly Elizabeth School from Dec. 12 tion is the key to surviving cancer, students are physically involved $1,000 for the purchase of toys Anonymous donor awards through Jan. 6 by the National the Secret Sisters Society believes in a hands- and feet-on way that and Christmas gifts, which were Geographic Giant Traveling Maps $5,000 matching grant women helps women ages 40-49 makes geography into an event.” then donated to Toys for Tots. organized by National Geographic for refugee assistance to have access to cancer screenings. Live, a division of the National USF business team takes Money was collected from col- Geographic Society. This is lege faculty and staff, friends and Catherine Kasper Place Correction part of a campaign by National top prize in fifth annual students, but the culmination of Geographic to improve the geo- competition fundraising each year is the Toys FORT WAYNE — A donor has The photo of the Franciscan graphic literacy of students. for Tots Auction of donated gifts offered a $5,000 matching gift to Brothers Minor profession of vows and services. Catherine Kasper Place in Fort The brightly colored, smooth FORT WAYNE — University that was featured on page 7 of the All toys and gifts donated by Wayne. The gift is a dollar-for- vinyl map accurately illustrates of Saint Francis students Grace Dec. 11 issue of Today’s Catholic, Holy Cross College will be pro- dollar match for individual and North America’s oceans, seas, Geha and Drew Sery of Fort should have identified the order of vided to children in the Michiana corporate gifts received by Dec. rivers, mountains, countries and Wayne took the top cash prize those in the photo as the follow- community. 31, 2011. capitals. as they out-performed five other ing: from left, Franciscan Father The donor wants to ensure that The map comes with a trunk student teams to vault their busi- David Engo, Brother Pio, Bishop Catherine Kasper Place can sus- full of accessories, including inter- ness project, Gracey’s Cookies, Saint Joseph’s High Kevin C. Rhoades and Brother active games, geography adven- to the top spot in the fifth annual School students earn tain its services to its clients dur- Crispin were shown in the photo. tures, atlases and books that teach Keith Busse School of Business ing the holiday season. Catherine students about the physical char- and Entrepreneurial Leadership academic honors Kasper Place works with refugees acteristics of North America. One and immigrants to help them dis- (KBSoBEL) Business Plan SOUTH BEND — Saint Joseph’s of the activities included is “A Competition Nov. 29 at the uni- cover community resources that Tale of Twenty Cities” in which High School freshman Sarah help them integrate into the com- 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC December 18, 2011 Catholic Charities Food Pantry helps feed the hungry

BY LISA KOCHANOWSKI they need help and others come every month. “The objective of the food SOUTH BEND — Some come pantry is to provide short-term wearing work clothes visiting the assistance to families who are food pantry before or after work. Others insecure. In this action, we honor join the line with children in tow. the tradition of corporal works of The line is quiet, some making mercy — in particular, to feed the small talk, while many just wait hungry. Helping families put food wondering how life turned out this on the table when they are in need way. Many keep their heads down is the right thing to do, and I am with occasional glances and short thankful that we have been pro- smiles. vided the resources to help as many The place is Catholic Charities people as we can,” said Coleman. and Wednesday is food pantry day. Each time a client visits the People all around Michiana come panty, they receive a package of to the organization looking for a food that contains four meals made way to provide food for their fam- up of 10-15 items. They provide ily. an identical menu for each week The process for new clients can for each family, based upon family Volunteers Albert Adeigbo and take up to 20 minutes to receive size. Each week is a different menu PHOTOS BY LISA KOCHANOWSKI Ted Salwin pack a food basket services due to the paperwork pro- based upon the foods the pantry This is an example of a food basket that will be packed and given to a from the pantry at Catholic cess. Returning clients can usually has available. Typically, each pack- family in need from the food pantry at Catholic Charities. Charities in South Bend that will have their packages ready in five to age will include a mix of dried be given to a family in need. 10 minutes. and canned goods. They also try to Fire code laws allow only 10 provide one frozen or canned meat they had a record setting day serv- need food assistance due to unem- people at a time in the lobby and item. When available, they provide ing 87 families in four hours. ployment or a reduction in work or community group sponsor- the staff at Catholic Charities cheese and yogurt, eggs, fresh “Typically, the end of the month hours,” noted Coleman. ing a food drive for the Catholic works hard to make the process go fruits, fresh vegetables and condi- is when we see the most need,” In recent months, one third Charities Food Pantry. Catholic as quickly as possible. ments. Personal care items are also Coleman said. “Seniors in the of the people who visit the Food Schools Week and Easter are just “Our intake and service pro- distributed periodically. ‘doughnut hole’ have to choose Pantry have been new to the ser- around the corner and a food drive cess is as user friendly as we can “Clients of the food pantry are whether to pay for their medicine vice and many of the returning would be a great service project. make it because we know that it usually self-referred, which means or buy food. If they get the medi- clients have not received assistance When we have food donated, it not can be difficult to ask for help, they take the initiative to walk in or cations they need, then they will for more than three years. But a only goes directly to a local family especially for those who have call to see if they qualify to receive come to us for food.” change in circumstances has made in need, it also helps us make the never visited a food pantry before food assistance. Some people are “It is not uncommon to hear it necessary to find help. most of the financial contributions now,” said Claire Coleman, West referred to us through United Way a senior say they have gone sev- There are many ways that we receive so we are able to serve Region administrator. “We want 2-1-1, their parish or a community eral days without any food before people can help Catholic Charities even more families,” said Coleman. to make sure that people are not agency. In order to qualify for deciding to come to the Food Food Pantry and the people in their Food Pantry donations may be overwhelmed by the process. We assistance, client’s income should Pantry,” Coleman added. “We are community. Monetary donations taken to Catholic Charities West also try to have a volunteer or a not exceed 165 percent of the fed- seeing many lower wage working to support the pantry along with Region Office at 1817 Miami St., staff person in the lobby to answer eral poverty level,” said Coleman. families coming to the Food Pantry individual donations of food or per- South Bend. For more informa- questions, help with paperwork if “There is a need for food assis- because they run out of food at the sonal care items are appreciated. tion contact Coleman at (574) needed and to chat with the clients tance throughout the year: in the end of the month. “ “We would be happy to be the 234-3111. as well so they feel more comfort- summer months, children are not “Lately quite a few families beneficiary of any school, parish able.” having meals at school so families Catholic Charities serves resi- need help with groceries. In the dents of St. Joseph County on a winter months, families struggle walk-in, first come, first serve basis with heating bills and may need during food pantry hours from 10 food assistance. Between January a.m. to 12 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. They and October 2011, we served 2,398 hope to expand service hours in the households. Our expectation is that future to serve more families, who we will serve about 3,000 families Holidays are can receive services once every this year representing over 10,000 four weeks. Some clients visit spo- individuals in the community.” radically throughout the year when During one week in October, for family.

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LLV407-TodaysCatholic_Nov2011.indd 1 11/10/11 11:42 AM December 18, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Villa of the Woods is ‘just like home’ Hispanic health advocate to its many residents translates to angel of mercy

BY BONNIE ELBERSON BY KAY COZAD

FORT WAYNE — Villa of the FORT WAYNE — As the Woods at 5610 Noll Ave. on Fort Hispanic Catholic population Wayne’s south side has been a continues to grow in Fort Wayne welcoming and comfortable place and surrounding area, Catholic to call home for decades. In fact, Charities is doing its part to some residents have lived there mitigate the challenges created for more than 20 years. by the pervasive language barrier. “We’re lifers,” says Nancy Corina Hurtado, Hispanic health Bartlett of her 24 years there and advocate at Catholic Charities adds, “I love it.” Of his two decades for the past five years, is a veri- in residence Dale Foltz comments, table one-woman show, handling “It doesn’t seem like it.” Fellow everything from interpreting 25-year resident Jeanette McArdle to advocating for seriously ill and 22-year resident Phil Armstrong Hispanic patients. Hurtado, a native of El Paso, would agree that the years have CORINA HURTADO somehow slipped by unnoticed. Texas, has lived in Fort Wayne Villa of the Woods, a licensed with her husband for close to two residential living facility run by decades. They are parishioners of sary paperwork and scheduling Catholic Charities, is equipped to St. Mary Parish. She was raised as well. provide housing, meals, housekeep- in a bilingual home, but admits But other clients require assis- ing and personal services to as many that she has taken language tance filing social security paper- as 29 permanent residents. Though JOE ROMIE classes along the way for “proper work, or ordering medications. In the photo, from left, are Villa of the Woods residents Dale Foltz, grammar” that have helped her Additional duties include sched- VILLA, PAGE 12 Jeanette McArdle, Nancy Bartlett and Phil Armstrong. become more fluent in Spanish. uling payments for medical bills, Her workweek at Catholic interpreting letters requesting Charities begins with a multitude physicals for children and refer- of tasks. As the only Hispanic ring clients to the medical office health advocate in the area, time that would best meet their needs. management and organizational Still others simply need sup- skills are critical for Hurtado with port as they receive a medical her on-call status. Her schedule diagnosis. One Hispanic gentle- includes a day or two at the office man would have been alone to perform intake interviews for when given the diagnosis of his qualifying clients, returning calls, terminal illness had it not been faxes, emails and, of course, the for Hurtado’s service. “I was required paper work. thankful I was given the chance But the heart of her work takes to be there. For me to be the only her on the road to a variety of one there for the individual made area service providers, including me feel it was meant for me to several medical, ophthalmology take part in that moment. It’s not and dental offices, Park Center, about me — it’s about the person hospice, League of the Blind, you’re with and the support you Neighborhood Health Clinic, give,” she says gently. Turnstone and more. It is within Her desire to serve others, these institutions that she meets coupled with her educational with Hispanic children and adults background in sociology, makes to support them during the pro- her a perfect advocate for the cess of seeking and receiving sometimes confused and weary health care. clients. “Some families are timid. “You are there for them in I build a rapport and they begin any way they need help,” says to open up and talk,” she says. Hurtado of the case management Listening skills, she adds, are that she is so attune to. She serves paramount in her position within 16 to 20 clients on average each this community of need. “I’m not week. a doctor or a counselor, but I am Our team is part of The initial step in receiving a good ear,” she says. services for each qualifying cli- Her faith has sustained her in ent is the intake interview that the sometimes difficult task of your team. Hurtado holds either in her office helping others. “It (faith) helps or the medical office where an me in my work,” she says confi- appointment has been scheduled. dently. “That’s what makes me Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center provides Certified Athletic Trainers This is when she and her clients get the satisfaction I get.” to high schools in our community. get to know each other and dis- It is apparent as Hurtado cuss their needs. speaks that she is fully commit- These licensed medical professionals are trained in the prevention, evaluation, “Some families don’t have a ted to her job. “I always wanted treatment and rehabilitation of all types of athletic injuries. Our trainers are lot of support. It’s good for them to work with people. … I love committed to keeping our local athletes healthy and safe. to have someone who will listen my job. I love the feeling you get to what they have to say,” says when you help someone. It’s the So while you’re cheering in the stands, they’re sitting behind the bench Hurtado, adding, “They have lots knowing that we’re doing good,” – giving you peace of mind and keeping our young athletes in the game. of questions. I’m here to help she says. them get the information they The only challenge she sees in miss.” it all: “Coordinating is challeng- For more information call: 574.335.6214 The majority of clients ing. I wish I had more of me,” Hurtado supports are Hispanic she says smiling. and in need of prenatal care. Mishawaka Referrals come from medical South Bend offices and family members to Plymouth For more information on the sjmed.com have her interpret for the mothers during their prenatal appoint- Hispanic health advocacy service ments and assist them with neces- at Catholic Charities call (260) 422-5625 ext. 266. 10 COMMENTARY December 18, 2011 Peripheral vision Muslim students at have been honored over the the support and wisdom of my The Catholic University years to have witnessed the life mate, were all colored by the I stories of men and women intense emotions of grief — dis- HOPE who have lost their spouses, par- belief, fear, confusion, insecurity of America ents whose precious children are … so many emotions that vied IN THE gone and children who miss their for my attention. law professor at a local deceased siblings or parents. As In those early years of my their journeys unfolded and they MOURNING university recently filed a grief I struggled with daily living complaint with the District of INTELLECT learned to navigate the wilderness that had become for me a slow KAY COZAD A of their grief, an interesting phe- Columbia’s Office of Human Rights, plodding through what seemed claiming that The Catholic University nomenon seemed to occur. As the like a robotic existence as I AND heart work of grief was under- of America discriminated against attempted to create a “new nor- bering, even sometimes against Muslim students. taken and the pain and loneliness mal” for my two young daughters the well-meaning advice to “get VIRTUE This came as something of a sur- were faced and responded to, the who desperately missed their over it” offered by family and JOHN GARVEY bereaved began to step forward daddy. Grief was ever present friends, we began to create that prise to us. slowly and engage in life more and mourning soon became a way “new normal” for ourselves. Last year, The Washington Post fully again. of life for us as I lost sight of our Our lives began to take on reported that the Muslim population That doesn’t mean they had future. a different shape that was ours at Catholic University had grown gious parents and students. forgotten their deceased loved But as time marched on, as it alone. Our grief taught us that from 41 to 91 students in three years, Muslim and Catholic students are one or that they were in denial. has a tendency to do, our lives though Trent is no longer with us and that the students had a positive able to talk about these things and to No, they have walked with grief did begin to change despite and in the physical sense, our hearts experience. That story was picked form friendships that embrace their and had learned from it. Their perhaps even because of the pain. still hold an open space for our up on National Public Radio and shared religious commitments — and stories resonate within my heart. We worked hard at mourning our memories of this man we loved elsewhere. Since then, our Muslim their differences. Following my husband Trent’s loss and remembering the good so much. population has increased to 122. The law professor who filed the death I found myself confronted man who had helped shape this Many years have come and No matter. The law professor proceeding against us had to confess by grief at every turn. The deci- precious family into what it is complained that Muslim students that none of our students had joined sions I was required to make for today. And as we did our remem- HOPE, PAGE 11 “must perform their prayers sur- in his complaint. my little family, now without rounded by symbols of Catholicism One of them, speaking to the stu- — e.g., a wooden crucifix, paintings dent newspaper, said, “I’m not sure of Jesus, pictures of priests and theo- where he got” the idea that “Muslims logians, etc. — which many Muslim can’t pray in a room that displays God’s love saves us students find inappropriate.” Catholic symbols. ... It is not true.” world in every respect, political, Worse, some “must do their medi- All this says something important economic and cultural. It also Reflection tation in (or near) ... ‘the cathedral about the state of religious liberty in was the largest city in the Roman that looms over the entire campus modern American society. There is a THE In each of these readings, — the Basilica of the National Shrine Empire. Not surprisingly, Rome, speaking through the Scriptures, danger in trying to translate religious the great imperial capital, had of the Immaculate Conception,’ ideas into secular values. the Church makes a very important — hardly a place where (Muslim) SUNDAY within its borders a great array of point. God reaches out to us. This The local law in Washington, ideas and religions, Christianity students ... are likely to feel very D.C., allows almost anyone to file a outreach is not vague, pointed to a comfortable.” GOSPEL among them. few, or impossible to see. It came complaint with the Office of Human In this weekend’s reading, as There is some truth in these obser- Rights — even someone who doesn’t MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION in the persons of individuals with vations. often elsewhere, Paul asserts his whom we can relate, David, Paul understand the religion of the group own vocation as an apostle. His Our undergraduate population that he is trying to protect. and Jesus. is 81 percent Catholic. Though we vocation from God came so that This outreach occurs as The human rights office focuses “all the Gentiles” might believe have chapels in a number of places much of its attention on the right to response to our own inadequacy on campus, and Masses frequently 4th Sunday in Advent in, and obey, God, “who alone is and limitations. God is almighty, equality and the evil of discrimina- wise.” during the day, we do not set aside tion. Those are very important con- but God’s supreme power over all worship space for other faiths. We do Lk 1:26-38 For the final reading this creation is not the most consoling cerns. But we could treat Muslims weekend, the Church proclaims not (as some Catholic universities do) equally with Catholics by withdraw- he first reading for point here. Rather, the most hire chaplains of other faiths. Nor do a beautiful part of St. Luke’s reassuring factor is that God’s great ing support from both. this weekend is from we have on the undergraduate level There is an aphorism in liberal the Second Book of Gospel, of Luke’s Infancy love for us prompts the dispatch T Narrative. It is the story of the officially sponsored and supported political theory that says “the right is of messengers such as David, Paul Samuel. Once the two Books of non-Catholic religious organizations. prior to the good.” The idea is that, Samuel were a single volume. Annunciation, the event when and Jesus, to guide us to union Gabriel, the angel, came into We make no bones — in our mar- in a modern society, people cannot Translations and editions over the with God and therefore to peace in keting and in our life on campus — the presence of Mary, a young our hearts and life in eternity. agree on questions of value (good centuries divided this one volume that we are The Catholic University and bad, right and wrong). Therefore, into two. Jewish woman, in Nazareth in The Church approaches Galilee, to inform her that she of America. the organizing principle should be to David is the principal figure Christmas strongly convinced of But it is entirely consistent with would be the mother of the long- the fact of God’s love. God’s love give people as much freedom (the in these books. The ancient all this that we welcome Muslim stu- right) as possible. Hebrews looked upon David awaited Redeemer. saves us. He does not leave us The reading abounds with dents and students of all other faiths The problem with this ideol- much more than as a king. helpless in our own powerlessness. to our university. Our Catholic teach- meaning. Luke makes clear that He reaches to us to draw us to the ogy is that it can’t explain why the Beyond all else, he was God’s ing instructs us to embrace our fellow Constitution of the United States chosen representative, given Mary was a virgin, and that the divine presence itself. conception of the Redeemer human beings of all faith traditions. elevates some freedoms above others. the kingship so that laws and It now is up to us to respond. They enrich us with their presence would not be the result of any Do we accept God? Or, do we turn We celebrate religious freedom circumstances might provide an and help to promote interreligious (and not, say, the freedom to go atmosphere in which the people human relationship. Behind this God away? It is that simple. fact is the reality that God, as dialogue and intercultural understand- trout fishing or practice ophthal- more fervently would follow God ing. mology) because the people who and be loyal to the Covenant. Creator and the provider of order to the universe, can do anything. Here is the interesting part. As wrote the Constitution thought that For this weekend’s second last year’s Post story noted, we have it was important to know, love and reading, the Church offers us a He is almighty. The Redeemer READINGS will be the Son of God. He will Sunday: Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Ps an atmosphere that appeals to our serve God, and that the government reading from St. Paul’s Epistle to Muslim students, particularly those be David’s successor. 89:2-5, 27, 29 Rom 16:25-27 Lk 1:26-38 shouldn’t interfere with efforts to do the Romans. who are religiously observant. this. The Redeemer’s coming will Monday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a Ps Scholars unanimously say At public universities, the First We should listen to religious that Paul of Tarsus indeed fulfill God’s promises, spoken 71:3-6, 16-17 Lk 1:5-25 by the prophets all through the Amendment requires that we take no people (and not their self-appointed authored this epistle, and that Tuesday: Is 7:10-14 Ps 24:1-6 Lk account of religion. At most private defenders) in deciding what accom- this epistle was his masterpiece. ages, to bring life and salvation to the people. The birth of this 1:26-38 universities, it is treated as a private modations are necessary. For this reason, it appears first in Wednesday: Sg 2:8-14 Ps 33:2-3, matter and something that is slightly In today’s struggles to protect sequence among the 14 epistles Redeemer will be the ultimate satisfaction of the ancient 11-12, 20-21 Lk 1:39-45 uncomfortable to talk about. religious liberty, this little vignette is attributed to Paul, placed in Thursday: 1 Sm 1:24-28 (Ps) 1 Sm But at Catholic University, there is a reminder that people of all faiths are Bibles immediately following the Covenant. 2:1, 4-7, 8abcd Lk 1:46-56 nothing strange about fasting during on the same side. Acts of the Apostles. Vital to the message of the story is Mary’s response. “I am Friday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24 Ps 25:4bc- Ramadan or praying five times a day As indicated by its title, Paul or covering your head. Our students sent this epistle, or letter, to the the maidservant of the Lord. Let 5ab, 8-10, 14 Lk 1:57-66 it be done to me as you say.” fast during Lent and pray daily; nuns Christian population of Rome. Saturday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, who study here cover their heads. John Garvey is the president of The In the first century, Rome was 16 Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29 Lk 1:67-79 Our single-sex residence halls are Catholic University of America the center of the Mediterranean appealing to more traditionally reli- in Washington, D.C. December 18, 2011 COMMENTARY 11 Coercing consciences SCRIPTURE SEARCH uring his homily at which I recently visited on a Gospel for December 18, 2011 the Mass pro eligendo 10-day lecture tour. Luke 1:26-38 DRomano Pontifice (for the A summary of opinion polling THE election of the Roman Pontiff) on published in the Australian Following is a word search based on the Gospel April 18, 2005, Cardinal Joseph edition of The Week suggests that CATHOLIC Ratzinger cautioned his fellow- Aussies are, well, distinctive. reading for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Cycle B: cardinals that John Paul II’s suc- More Australians believe in DIFFERENCE how the birth of Jesus came to be. The words can be cessor would have to deal with “human-induced climate change” found in all directions in the puzzle. an emerging “dictatorship of rela- than believe in God; yet 20 GEORGE WEIGEL tivism” throughout the Western percent more of the folks living GABRIEL GALILEE VIRGIN world: the use of coercive state Down Under believe in angels JOSEPH HOUSE DAVID power to impose an agenda of than believe in evolution. Go MARY PONDERED BEAR A SON dramatic moral deconstruction on figure. But according to Senator Gavin JESUS MOST HIGH JACOB all of society. Amidst the post-modern Marshall, chairman of the “Left KINGDOM OVERSHADOW CHILD Some Catholic commentators confusions, however, Australia federal parliamentary Labor BORN HOLY BARREN charged that Ratzinger’s warning is like the rest of the West in Party caucus,” writing in The NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE DEPARTED was so over-the-top that he could that the proponents of “marriage Age, Gillard’s decision to allow never be elected pope. Others equality” are at the forefront of a “conscience vote” on “gay thought the formula “dictatorship efforts to impose the dictatorship marriage” is “not democratic,” of relativism” a neat summary of relativism, in this instance because it “exposes individual ANGEL WORDS of a grave threat to freedom and from Perth to Sydney and at all parliamentarians to powerful believed that a man with the points in between. Moreover, conservative lobby groups” and EDEREDNOPKDO courage to call things by their their rhetoric has become the retrograde opinions of those GABR I ELSUSEJ true names would make a fine brazenly Orwellian. Thus when “stubbornly opposed to all social pontiff. Prime Minister reforms.” AOJORDDRLLPO Imagine that: defenseless Recent Julia Gillard LKVRG I MGBRAS events (an avowed “individual parliamentarians” throughout the More Australians believe atheist who having to contend with deeply I EAEVAO I GVRE Western world makes Nancy held (and often religiously LBEARASON I TP have fully in ‘human-induced climate Pelosi seem informed) moral convictions. vindicated the like Margaret What will those nasty, EODYJSTNAREH latter. Thatcher) unscrupulous opponents of In Canada, change’ than believe in nonetheless “social reform” think of next? ECFNOTH I NGDO evangelical announced George Orwell — our great DAHPLE I AA I GU pastors have God; yet 20 percent more that a “gay pathologist of debauched political been assessed marriage” speech — would have gagged OJM I LAGHDNBS heavy monetary proposal at Senator Marshall’s op-ed P I GYLOHNROBE fines for ... believe in angels than would get a piece. A coerced whip-line preaching the “conscience vote that imposes a radical and PK I NGDOMGBWE Gospel truth vote” in philosophically incoherent agenda © 2011 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com about the ethics believe in evolution. the federal on a country not at all sure it of love and parliament, she wants to go down that road is marriage. In was accused by “democratic,” whereas a free vote on whether the state can re-define Poland, the her lefter-than-  50 Occupied priest-editor of a left opponents a basic human institution at its he 54 Cycles per second  major Catholic of being … whim is undemocratic? Please. 55 Long time magazine was convicted of undemocratic. If Senator Marshall is right, ross ord 56 Oil from Bible violating a complainant’s human For those unfamiliar with then the word “democratic”  57 South southeast 12345 678 91011  58 Beggar cloth rights and assessed a heavy fine Westminster systems, most means nothing but willfulness because he described abortion parliamentary votes are, as manifest through legislation. 12 13 14 59 Grant an extension for what it is: the willful taking the British say, subject to the That the willfulness in question 15 16 17  of an innocent human life. In party whip: that is, members is based on a deeply confused 18 19 20 21 the United States, health-care are expected to vote with the relativism about right and wrong, 22 23 24 25 1 Passing pop item providers and others involved in party leadership and are subject and that it chooses to impose 2 Maturity 26 27 28 the health-care system (including to severe retribution (such as itself through coercive state 3 Mary’s boy child employers and insurers) are being “de-certified” as a party- power, only underscores the point 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 4 Threesome threatened by the dictatorship supported candidate at the next Joseph Ratzinger was making in 36 37 38 39 5 Israel’s first prophet of relativism in the guise of election) if they resist the whip. 2005. 6 Second highest singer the Obama administration’s By contrast, a “conscience vote” 40 41 42 43 44 7 Galilee’s lake Department of Health and Human is one in which parliamentarians 45 46 8 Abate 9 Cutting beam Services, as the bishops of the may vote as they like (for reasons George Weigel is a senior fellow 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 United States have warned. of conscience, or what they deem 10 Quick of the Ethics and Public Policy 54 55 56 11 Light came into And then there is Australia, political expedience, or both). Center in Washington, D.C. 57 58 59 19 12 groups of Israel 21 Bread spread © 2011 www.tri-c-a-publications.com 22 Allow move on. life-long thing. This wasn’t going Based on these Scripture Readings: 2 Sam 7:1-5, 23 Epoch 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1:28-38 and Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Though I have full confidence to go away. So I made it my Jn 1:18 (Christmas Day) 24 Covenant vessel HOPE in the fulfilling life I lead today, friend. And it began to walk with 25 David’s prophet ACROSS I know I will always miss Trent. me. Now, after four years, it’s not 25 Got closer 28 What a nurse gives But grief no longer pervades my in my face anymore, but rather in 26 Sin 30 Economics abrv. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 1 Gives up food 27 Prayer of praises days. The pain does soften as my peripheral vision. It’s always 33 Pouch 6 American Sign 29 “___ this and eat” 34 French “yes” the grief work is done. Life does there. I’ll always miss him, but Language 31 Bacon-lettuce-tomato become livable again as we cre- it’s not in my face anymore and I 35 Freudian term gone since my beloved died, but 9 Ten Commandments sandwich 37 Thick naval coat I must admit that there are times ate that “new normal” where the can enjoy life again. And that’s a 12 100 make a shekel 32 Double-reed 38 Oversees writers when some memory or circum- memory of our loved one and good thing.” in Israel instrument 40 Tales stance causes me to touch that the grief we feel finds its rightful 13 Downwind 36 Nativity scene 41 Pork cuts place deep inside where my grief place. 14 Past 39 Assumption month 42 Temple still lies. Through these experi- A wise and gentle-hearted 15 Heavy cloth 40 Repeated sounds 44 Dickens’ “__ of Two ences I have learned that grief is man whose teenaged son died a Kay Cozad is a certified grief edu- 16 Tasmania (Abbr.) 43 Musical term Cities” (2 wds) a life-long journey that requires few years ago in a tragic accident cator and news editor of Today’s 17 Title of respect 45 Call 46 David’s title explained it this way, “At first my 18 Cab 46 Made me in my 49 Constrictor snake my attention. Catholic newspaper. She is the 20 Inhale the odor mother’s womb So when those times arise, I grief was in my face. I couldn’t author of “Prayer Book for 51 Cousin 22 David was of 47 Note of debt 52 Adam’s wife allow myself time to remember, see anything else. Then as time Widows,” Our Sunday Visitor, Israel’s army 48 National police cry, tell stories, or whatever went on and I worked through 2004, and can be reached at 53 Not Old Testament soothes my heart. And then I my grief, I began to realize it is a [email protected]. Answer Key can be found on page 15

12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC December 18, 2011 “aging in place.” While residents one of the more popular attractions. Indeed, the villa began life much bath and shower rooms. The first remain very independent, coming Armstrong notes that the food is “one differently when it first opened more floor had a parlor, a combined recre- and going at will, the villa offers of the highlights,” while Bartlett adds than five decades ago. Known as Our ation room and refectory, a laundry, VILLA comfortable living arrangements. with a chuckle, “That’s why I’m Lady of Lourdes convent, it was then kitchen, trunk room and chapel. It CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 “We want it to be very homelike,” overweight.” home to the Sisters of St. Francis wasn’t until 1979 that the building she says. Another feature that residents of Perpetual Adoration. The sisters was converted to provide residential To illustrate her point, resident appreciate is the longevity of staff. were teachers at nearby Bishop Luers accommodations for senior citizens. there is no provision for nursing Foltz stays busy as a long-time vol- Smith points out that three full-time High School, which, along with the Later, a total remodeling project care, 24-hour non-medical staffing is unteer at St. Joseph Hospital, while staff members have also been there convent, was blessed and dedicated undertaken in 2001 through a gener- provided. Bartlett says she remains active in her more than 20 years. “These employ- in 1959. ous bequest to the Diocese of Fort Administrator Cheryl Smith says church. Armstrong enjoys activities ees are more like family,” says The facility boasted 10 furnished Wayne-South Bend added eight bed- the villa is unique in that it allows at the villa and leads the exercise pro- Bartlett. bedrooms, second floor lavatory, rooms, private baths for all rooms, gram there. All agree that bingo is a new dining room and a lounge. At the same time it was refurbished Advent Penance for a cheerful and welcoming Christmas TV Mass Specials appearance. Service FORT WAYNE Vestiges of the former convent St. Mary of the Assumption Parish remain throughout the building Christmas Morning today, however. A lovely old dining 414 Madison Street • Decatur, Indiana 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. set with heavy table and chairs and WFFT-TV 55 antique china cabinet grace an area Tuesday, Live from the off the main entrance. A crèche University of Saint Francis Chapel set said to have been left behind December 20, 2011 by the sisters adorns the matching Celebrant: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades sideboard. The lobby features a at 7:00 p.m. SOUTH BEND large fireplace with a wood mantel draped with garland and a gigantic 18 PRIESTS Christmas Day fir tree has been decorated for the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Christmas season. AVAILABLE WNDU-TV 16 The facility is abuzz with plans Celebrant: Father Jim Kendzierski, OFM for a special holiday party for resi- dents and their families, complete of St. Francis Friary All are welcome! with Christmas bingo and music. The event is expected to draw a large crowd, says Smith.   
 
 
  
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MARIAN HONORS FOOTBALL TEAM Five Marian seniors were named as captains for the season. Quarterback Robert Mischler, linebacker Michael McNamara, flanker Anthony Rice, cornerback Eric Plude and fullback Vince Campiti were all recognized for their leadership. McNamara also received the Coaches’ Award. Middle linebacker Robert Deering was honored for his work in the weight room as the Lifter of the Year. Glon was recognized as Coach of the Year in the Northern Indiana Conference. Three of his players, Rice, tight end Zach Zehender and defensive lineman Tommy Stachowiak were accorded Sports all-conference honors. — Chuck Freeby Corpus Christi finishes as ICCL Eager Eagles’ CYO team volleyball champs improving basketball IQ

The Inter-City Catholic League’s BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN field and a late start to the season. BY CHUCK FREEBY Corpus Christi Cougars vol- “We are working hard to leyball champions include implement what we are trying to MISHAWAKA — In tennis, many front row, from left, Monica FORT WAYNE — With over a teach them by cramming a lot of players use a strong serve and then Barany, Makenna Kaniewski, decade of hoops seasons under information in a small amount put the ball away at the net. Jeanie Freeby and Samantha his belt, St. John, Fort of practice time,” Starks adds. Corpus Christi used the same Jankowski; back row, Assistant Wayne Coach Tom philosophy in volleyball this season. Starks is ready for St. John, Fort Coach Lindsey Bauer, Sam another year of Wayne (1-1) Coach Bridget Jankowski’s Kambol, Ava Renbarger, Rachel Cougars went through the regular Catholic Youth started off with season undefeated and then blitzed Pipp, Mallorie Kendzicky, League (CYO) a tough loss the tournament field without losing Kristina Urban and Head Coach basketball. to St. Therese, a single game, finishing as Inter- Bridget Jankowski. He lists nine and then beat City Catholic League champions. DIANE FREEBY young men on St. John the Corpus Christi clinched the crown Freitag made a nice tip to narrow duo at the net. Kendizicky boomed his roster for Baptist, New with a 25-12, 25-9 victory over St. the gap to 8-6. home seven kills on the day, while 2011-2012 and Haven, by a Jude Sunday at Saint Joseph’s gym. Two aces from Mallorie the high-jumping Kambol recorded has a main goal score of 13-11 “The very first time we met, I Kendzicky and three straight from five … one of which sparked a 10-1 of improving each on Saturday, Dec. told them ‘I’m coaching you this Monica Barany broke the game Cougar run. Samantha Jankowski one’s basketball 10. The Eagles year and I am the luckiest coach,’ open. A Kendzicky kill put the fin- had three aces in that stretch. IQ. Many of these eighth were up, 12-2, at half- because I didn’t teach them most ishing touches on the first game. Two more Kendzicky aces graders have little basketball time but scored just a single of what they know,” admitted In game two, Kendzicky con- helped push towards the end of the experience, but an eager Starks point in the second half with the Jankowski. “I told them all they tinued the serving onslaught, as match, before setter Rachel Pipp fed explains, “This may be the most Raiders in control nearly winning were born this way.” the six-footer used her powerful Kambol for one last kill to earn the coach-able team I have ever with a last second shot. “It was a A roster full of hard servers jump serve to record three straight Cougars the championship. had. They are very hungry for defensive battle,” detailed Starks. proved to be too much for the aces. Freitag came up with a kill of “We’re just proud to be here in knowledge.” Falcons in the championship match. her own for St. Jude, bringing the the championship game,” said St. Plus the Eagles are play- CYO Coaches can email mmcastle- Kristina Urban used two strong Falcons within three at 9-6. Jude coach Katy Burnham of her ing “catch up” because of the [email protected] to see their team’s serves to give Corpus Christi the Kendzicky and teammate Sam school’s success on the football scores and highlights here. lead, before St. Jude’s Allison Kambol proved to be a formidable ICCL, PAGE 14 ST. CHARLES FIFTH-GRADE CYO VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS Let a long-standing community friend get you back on your feet again You want to return to your normal daily activities, and Dujarie House will help make it happen as quickly as possible. Dujarie House, the skilled nursing community at Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame, offers physical, occupational and speech therapies, as well as other specialized services to meet your restorative and rehabilitation needs. During your stay at Dujarie House you can enjoy daily PROVIDED BY SUSIE BLACK Mass and other spiritual wellness opportunities. St. Charles fifth-grade volleyball champs include, row Call (574) 251-3291 to schedule a tour of our warm and inviting 1, Sierra Shupe, Mary Horine, Bridgette Black, Anna community. Ask your doctor to refer you to Dujarie House for your Burkhart, Emma Witte and Jayda Smith; row 2, Haley rehabilitation needs! Medicare accepted. Harkenrider, Natalie Onion, Sarah Malone, Olivia Rorick, Maddy Niswonger and Hailie Markiton; row 3: Mikayla Pialur, Sarah McTague and Gabby Vetter; and row 4, 54515 State Rd. 933 North • Notre Dame, IN 46556 www.holycrossvillage.com Coach Amanda, Coach Stephanie, Krystka Bugajski, Samantha Stefanek, Kathleen Robertson, Olivia Trimbur, Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame is a ministry of the Brothers of Holy Cross and is managed by Franciscan Communities. Avery Pifer, Coach Stephanie and Coach Angie.

14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC December 18, 2011 St. Joseph Eagles thwart St. Matthew’s attempt for first win

BY MATT SOBIERALSKI Reece Happ’s second chance points to Justin DeClark, Nathan Marino, X triumphing over the Our Lady of the St. Thomas Spartans helped edge close out the first quarter. and Heimann would try desperately to Hungary Bulldogs, 37-17. Patrick them passed a balanced scoring attack St. Matthew started out the second cut into the Eagles’ lead. DeClark and Sandor led all scorers by netting 12 from the Holy Family Trojans, 26-19. MISHAWAKA — The second week quarter in a 1-3-1 zone that frenzied Marino pushed the ball for St. Matt’s. points. Behind a balanced scoring attack, of the Inter-City Catholic League the Eagle back court. The Blazers, DeClark would finish with seven The Holy Cross Crusaders charged the Kings of Christ the King surged schedule tipped off action this past however, were unable to take advan- points, Marino with six points, and on passed the St. Anthony Panthers passed the upstart Queen of Peace weekend at Mishawaka Marian High tage of multiple St. Joe turnovers. The Heimann hit the boards hard himself with a final score of 40-16. Holy Puma’s, 40-6. School pitting a St. Matthew Blazer gold and blue of St. Joseph, South finishing with seven points and nine Cross’s Peter Wiegand scorched the The action from the Inter-City squad, hungry for their first victory of Bend, used the offensive rebounding rebounds. nets with 16 points. Catholic League intensifies next week the season against a St. Joseph, South of Connor Wong and Happ to drift However, the gold-and-blue clad At Saint Joseph’s High School, the with its final slate of regular season Bend, team looking to improve on out to a 21-7 first half lead. and the connection of Happ and Mishawaka Catholic Saints coasted games before the Christmas holiday their own 1-0 record. Both teams would come out of the Wong proved to be too much for the passed the Corpus Christi Cougars break with all teams continuing play at The opening tip was controlled half-time break trading baskets until Blazers. Happ finished the contest 52-29. Patrick Cousten’s 18 points led both Marian and Saint Joseph’s high by the orange-and-black clad of St. St. Matthew went back to their 1-3-1 with 11 points while Wong ended up the way for the Saints. schools. Matthew and their starting guard Jack zone and again caused chaos to the St. with eight points. Gunnar Sadaway’s 11 points for Tiller. Tiller used a high screen from Joseph back court. The hungry Blazers will have to his post player Dillon Heimann to A time out by Eagles’ coach Mike wait another week to capture their first slash through the left side of the lane Sullivan proved to be the answer as victory of the season as the Eagles Other divisions and score the game’s first bucket. the valiant Eagles stopped turning thwarted any attempt at a late come Unfortunately for the Blazers, that the ball over and continued pounding back with a 6-0 run that ended the ICCL Doreen Riba’s Holy Family would be the only thing to get excited the glass with Happ and Wong, who game with a final tally of 41-24. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Blue squad defeated Christ the about in the first quarter as the Eagles finished with eight and six rebounds Other games at Marian High King-Gold No. 2 to capture the of St. Joseph went on a 9-0 run led by respectively. School included the Lions of St. Pius Colors Division championship. 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BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN of the past 60 years and other faith- donated to local crisis pregnancy ful stewards from Alex Bojrab to centers. A veteran’s tree will also Dale Gerber, this year’s chairman. provide an opportunity to remember FORT WAYNE — The first per- This year’s theme is “Guide Us service men and women from the son you will see while attending to Thy Perfect Light” and the event community this Holy season. this year’s Christ Child Festival is will take place Dec. 16-18. On The event will feature a wide Carolyn Offerle, chairperson at the Friday the doors will be open from variety of musical performances welcome table. And 2011 marks the 6-9 p.m. Saturday hours will be including national gospel recording 60th year of the festival that origi- noon to 8 p.m., and Sunday the fes- artist Peder Eide. nated in Fort Wayne when a group tival will run from noon to 6 p.m. “I am looking so forward to of area businessmen came up with Offerle encourages ethnic hearing him for the first time. I the idea in an attempt to remind the groups and Christian churches of all understand it will be very stirring,” community of the true meaning of denominations to attend, while fami- Offerle explained. A concert by Christmas. lies can bring their children to enjoy world champion gold medal winner “The group felt Christmas was the many activities, including face Voices of Unity Choir will also per- becoming too commercialized and painting, clowns, games and crafts. form along with brass instrumental wanted people to keep the focus on The festival continues to oppose soloists, high school jazz bands and Jesus’ birth,” Offerle explained. commercialism by offering the many other inspirational presenta- The festival has run every year completely free venue (except for tions. since 1951 and made its original Coliseum parking), which features For a complete schedule visit home at the South Side market displays, booths, fellowship and Christ Child Festival Inc. on before changing to a larger venue refreshments without selling or Facebook or contact Dale Gerber at — the Allen County War Memorial solicitation. (260) 740-9008. Coliseum. Offerle detailed many of the The festival is funded by free- The beautiful tradition quickly exciting attractions that include vari- will donations during the celebration spread across the United States, but ous displays of Christmas around and throughout the year. Many area has since faded out, everywhere but MICHELLE CASTLEMAN the world and a unique booth with churches and numerous businesses Fort Wayne, Offerle believes. The Christ Child Festival, one of the oldest festivals of its kind in the hundreds of different kinds of cribs. also support this meaningful cause. She added, “This is something country, is scheduled Dec. 16-18 at the Allen County War Memorial This year’s live Nativity will The group meets periodically to Fort Wayne can be very proud of.” Coliseum in Fort Wayne. include an all-new line up of hand- plan and strategize how to attract During her senior year of high made costumes and live animals, more attendees. They also continu- school, Offerle’s aunt enlisted arrival. Offerle lovingly referenced the including a special type of donkey ously sponsor various bake sales her and other students at Central The St. Charles Borromeo first chairperson, Sylvia Miller, with the cross of Christ on its back. and events to fundraise. Catholic to be part of the first live parishioner is very knowledgeable whose hard work and dedication Those attending are only asked Offerle summed up the mission Nativity. Offerle has attended the of the founding members and count- were crucial to the event’s early to bring a “gift” for baby Jesus in of the festival by quoting Borchelt: festival most every year since as less volunteer hours so many have beginnings. She recalled names like the form of a non-perishable food “If just one person comes to Christ a spectator and in recent years has put in over the years to keep the charter member Wally Borchelt, item for the Associated Churches through the festival, it is well worth served to greet people upon their celebration up and running. who served as chair for a good part Food Bank or a baby item to be it.”

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