Diocese of San Angelo 50th Anniversary 11 a.m., Sunday, October 16, 2011 San Angelo Serving the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas Coliseum ‘Hermanamiento’ marks Volume XXXI, No. 8 AUGUST 2011 10-year anniversary The Diocese of San Angelo commemorated the 10th anniversary of its partnership with the Down economy, 50 Years: Our Countdown Begins Diocese of San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Hermanamiento began in September 2001. drought drying up Several members of the diocese returned to commemorate the jubilee in July. See Abilene’s ‘Loaves Monsignor Larry Droll’s story of the trip, Page 3. & Fishes’ Program Facebook Countdown (Editor’s Note: The following article As the Church prepares to celebrate 50 years was published in the July 15, 2011 as a diocese on October 16, 2011, we’re prepar- Abilene Reporter News. It is reprint- ing at our Facebook page. We are counting ed in its entirety with the permis- down, just so you’ll be reminded daily about how sion of the Reporter-News.) many days until the big event, and we are also fea- By Charles G. Anderson, Sr. turing a new photograph of Abilene Reporter-News each church in the diocese to help with the countdown. ABILENE -- Jesus took a few Odessa photographer Alan fish and loaves and fed thousands P. Torre, in preparing for the of people. Although Sacred Heart book, photographed every 's Loaves & Fishes church and mission in our diocese. Those pic- program can't accomplish such a tures will be available in our commemorative book and in poster form at the diocesan jubilee miracle, the food pantry is trying to Mass, but you can see smaller versions of photos feed as many people as possible. of all of the Churches and Missions on our Kyle and Valerie Clement, who Facebook page. To get the updates, simply like oversee the program, said the John Paul II never visited W. Texas, the Diocese of San Angelo page on Facebook. pantry is facing challenges from the Help us get to 500 ‘Likes’ before our 50th. economy and the drought. but his impact is still immeasurable

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Page 2 AUGUST 2011 The Angelus From the Bishop’s Desk Family Day: A day to eat dinner with your children By Bishop Pfeifer, OMI prayers said during grace plus the likely they are to smoke, drink or use array of favorite meals served and the drugs. Around the TTaable The annual celebration of Family loads of laughs shared about the day’s Moms and Dads, here is a guide -- Day, focusing on eating together as a events, you can help continually feed the Family Day Star Pledge -- to Percent of U.S. parents with children age 17 or younger family, is celebrated every year on your child’s mind, body and soul. bring families together: who saayy their family eats dinner together the fourth Monday of September, Family Day is a national move- Spend time with your kids by hav- which this year is September 26. ment that encourages parents to fre- ing dinner together; Everyday Parents, mark this special day on quently eat dinner with their children. Talk to them about their friends, A few times Bishop your calendars and plan a wonderful The parental engagement fostered interests and the dangers of drugs a week 34% Pfeifer dinner together with your children. I during your frequent family dinners and alcohol; 50% encourage all of our parishes to cele- can also help keep your kids sub- Answer their questions and listen to occasionally 11% brate this day, as it is a unique way to stance free. More than a decade of what they say; never 3% give life to our number one diocesan research by The National Center on Recognize that YOU have the priority—Family Life and Marriage. Addiction and Substance Abuse at power to keep your kids substance- don’t know/ refused Parents, dinner time is the perfect Columbia University has consistently free! 2% time to connect with your kids on a found that the more often kids eat More information on Family daily basis. Through the reflective dinner with their families, the less Day/Pg. 14. Source: Pew Research Center for the People & the Press ©2010 CNS DIOCESAN BRIEFS Parish Festival Listings, info / Pg. 16 Correction ing license and a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, Reverend Patrick Akpanobong’s name has been misspelled in preferably with a specialization in Math and Science. Please earlier editions of the West Texas Angelus. Father send resume and transcripts to the School; 1703 Ave. Official says Sambi was to Akpanobong was ordained in June and is now serving the Odessa, TX 79761. For more information call the Principal, churches on the Southside of Odessa. Bethany McKee-Alexander at 432-337-6052 have received Vatican post; The Angelus regrets the error. 2012 Lenten Holy Land pilgrimage Pfeifer reflects on San Angelo Concert A Lenten Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is being sponsored by “On That Holy Mountain” Sacred Heart Cathedral in San Angelo. Dates for the trip are (CNS) -- At the end of the funeral for Choir Concert February 27 to March 7, 2012. Msgr. Maurice Voity, cathedral Italian Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the former nuncio to the August 14, 7:30 p.m. rector and veteran pilgrimage director, will be with the group United States, a Vatican official confirmed that Pope Cathedral of the Sacred Heart as they explore the Fifth -- the Holy Land. The current Benedict XVI had been planning to bring the archbishop Come join us after 6 p.m. Mass to praise and glorify god pricing is only $3,090 per person in double occupancy, but may fluctuate because of air taxes and fuel supplements. back to to take up an important through song! This summer, the choir has been under the post at the Vatican. direction of Josh Diaz, recent graduate of the University of Pilgrims will depart San Angelo via chartered motor coach to Notre Dame. We would like to share our gifts with you as we the DFW Airport, and then will fly together to Tel Aviv. Those Archbishop Giovanni Becciu, who “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!” on the pilgrimage will see many of the holiest sites of our faith, holds the No. 3 position at the Vatican and will also have the privilege of attending daily Mass offered Secretariat of State, said Aug. 2, "The Bishop’s Golf Tournament by Msgr. Voity at these locations. Some of the locations to be Holy Father wanted to recognize the Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer’s Annual Golf Tournament, bene- visited include Galilee and the Sea of Galilee, the Mount of the valid work carried out by his Excellency fiting Catholic Schools in Midland, Odessa and San Angelo, is Beatitudes, Cana, Nazareth, the Mount of the Transfiguration, Msgr. Sambi, especially in the last few Sunday, August 28 at Nueva Vista Golf Course in Midland. Jericho, the River Jordan, Qumram, Bethlehem and years, by calling him to an important Format for the tournament is a four-person scramble. , the Holy Sepulchre and Calvary. Last year's pil- grimage was a sell-out, so book your space early! position in the Roman curia. But the Registration is $100 per person, which includes green fees, Lord, in his inscrutable plan, wanted to cart and lunch. Reservations are first-come, first-served. For more informa- tion, or to request a flyer, please call Sacred Heart Cathedral call this good and faithful servant Entry form deadline is August 25. Mail entries to St. Mary’s Sambi Central Catholic Schoo, 1703 N. Adams, Odessa, TX, 79761. at 325-658-6567, or contact Msgr. Voity by email at monsi- home." For more information, in Midland, call William Hernandez, [email protected]. Earlier in the summer, Italian media 432-684-4563; in Odessa, Balerio, 432-352-2064, and reported Pope Benedict would be giving Archbishop Sambi a in San Angelo, call Angelo , 432-325-655- Catholic Life scholarships Vatican position that would guarantee he would become a 3325. The deadline is drawing near for two seminarian scholar- cardinal at the next consistory. ships currently being offered by Catholic Life Insurance, avail- The funeral Mass for Archbishop Sambi, 73, who died July ACS Endowment able to college graduates enrolled or who will enroll in the fall 27 at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in , was cele- Since its inception December 2004, Angelo Catholic in a Catholic Seminary. The Henkes and Stuebben Scholarship programs are now accepting applications, and all brated in a sunny public square in his hometown, Sogliano al Scholarship Endowment Fund has provided $7,030 in funds to Rubicone. help families send their children to ACS in San Angelo. The required materials must be received at the Home Office by fund is administered by the San Angelo Area Foundation and September 15, 2011. Materials may be sent to the San Angelo Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI, had kind has an asset value of $61,566.12. For more information, or to Communications Department at P.O. Box 659527, San remembrances of Sambi, who was also invited to the dio- make a donation or endowment, call 325-947-7071 Antonio, Texas 78265 cese’s 50th anniversary in October and was in Texas last A list of criteria and application for both of these scholar- March for the installation of former San Angelo priest and Help Wanted ships can be found online at www.cliu.com under “Living new Austin Bishop Joe Vasquez. Announcement: Teacher Benefits.” If you have questions regarding scholarships, call "I was shocked to learn of the death of dear Archbishop St. Mary’s Central Catholic School is currently looking for a the Communications Department at (210) 828-9921 or (800) 1st grade teacher. The candidate needs to hold a valid teach- 262-2548 ext. 141. (Please See SAMBI/21) The Angelus AUGUST 2011 Page 3 From the Editor DIOCESAN DATES Bishop’s Calendar Christ the King Countdown for 50th anniversary begins Retreat Center AUGUST By Jimmy Patterson Saturday night for all of the visit- Missions in the diocese. The poster 13 -- BROWNWOOD, St. Mary – ing dignitaries and clergy, and that we will publish in the AUGUST Install New Pastor at 5:00p.m. If this were a space shuttle Sunday’s Mass will begin at 11 September Angelus, will also be 12-14 -- DOSA Annual launch -- you a.m. at the Coliseum. You should for sale at the Anniversary Mass. It 14 -- SAN ANGELO, Christ the Retreat King Retreat Center – Mass with 15 -- Heart of Mercy Prayer remember those? take note that the Sunday Mass on represents a compilation of all of Deacons at 11:00 am. Group -- we would be October 11 is the only Mass in the the Churches and Missions from 17-22 -- , -World 16 -- Adoration of the Blessed in the final diocese that day as Bishop Pfeifer around the diocese photographed Youth Day Sacrament 5-6 pm countdown. As I has dispensed the celebration of all by Alan P. Torre, who has provid- 24 -- SAN ANGELO, Newman 18-21 -- Men’s Walk to Emmaus write this we are other Masses. There will, however, ed many of the photos for the his- Center – Mass at Noon 22 -- Heart of Mercy Prayer still be Masses of anticipation on tory book. 27 -- ODESSA, St. Mary – 74 days until the Group 50th anniversary Saturday at individual parishes -- Leading up to the celebration, Diocesan School Commission 23 -- Adoration of the Blessed meeting -2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sacrament 5-6 pm jubilee Mass for check local listings. we invite you to also Friend us on Patterson 28 -- ODESSA, Golf Tournament 23-26 -- DOSA Good Leaders, the Diocese of The September West Texas Facebook. We really do need a lot for Schools Good Shepherds San Angelo, to be celebrated Angelus will be chock full of his- more visitors. We are providing a 30 -- SAN ANGELO, Christ the 26-28 -- Goodfellow AFB Saturday, October 16, 2011, at the torical information, including daily countdown to the celebration King Retreat Cente – Meeting of Couples Retreat San Angelo Coliseum. excerpts from the just-completed as well as providing additional 50th Anniversary Committee Beginning Experience Officials from across Texas, “50 Years: The Story of the photos of parishes on the popular Meeting at 11:30 a.m. 29 -- Heart of Mercy Prayer including bishops from a number Diocese of San Angelo” book, social networking site. Group comment from assorted long-time Find us on Facebook by entering SEPTEMBER 30 -- Adoration of the Blessed of dioceses will attend the event, 1 -- SAN ANGELO, Diocesan Sacrament 5-6 pm to be presided over by Cardinal clergy in the diocese as well as a “Diocese of San Angelo” in your Pastoral Center – Presbyteral DiNardo, Archbishop of the pull out section that will, among search field. Council at 11:00 a.m. SEPTEMBER Galveston-Houston Diocese. other items, feature a composite See you in October. 2 - SAN ANGELO, Diocesan 5 -- Office Closed – Labor Day A dinner will be celebrated poster of all 73 Churches and Pastoral Center - Staff Mass at Weekend 8:30 am, Staff Meeting at 11 a.m 5 -- Heart of Mercy Prayer Grp 3 -- MIDLAND, Pro Life Mass in 6 -- Adoration of the Blessed Del Escritorio del Obispo Front of Planned Parenthood at Sacrament, 5-6pm 9:30 a.m. 9-11 -- Engaged Encounter 4 -- ODESSA, Holy Redeemer – 11 -- Natural Family Planning El dia de la familia: un dia de 50th Anniversary Mass of the Class Parish at 10:30 am. 12 -- Heart of Mercy Prayer Grp 5-6 -- SAN ANTONIO, Meeting 13 -- Adoration of the Blessed of Texas Bishops Sacrament, 5-6pm cenar con nuestros hijos e hijas 16-18 -- Lubbock Deacons 7-8 -- CORPUS CHRISTI, Annual Retreat Por el Obispo Miguel Pfeifer, OMI Universidad de Columbia ha encontrado, consistente- Meeting of Kenedy Foundation 17-22 -- Renew Overnight mente, que lo más frecuente que sus hijos e hijas cenen Board Rooms con sus familias, menos es la probabilidad que fumen, 9-11 -- EAGLE PASS, Meeting La celebración anual del Día de la Familia, enfocando 19 -- Heart of Mercy Prayer Grp of Tex-Mex Bishops en comer juntos como familia, es celebrada cada año, tomen o usen drogas. 20 -- Adoration of the Blessed Padres y madres, aquí está una guía—la Promesa 13-15 -- WASHINGTON, DC, Sacrament, 5-6pm cada cuarto lunes de septiembre, la cual este año es el Memorial Mass for Archbishop 22-25 -- San Angelo Men’s 26 de septiembre. Padres de familia, Estelar del Día de Familia—para reunir a las familias: Pietro Sambi ACTS Retreat apunten este día especial en su calen- --Pasen tiempo con sus hijos por medio de cenar juntos 16 -- SAN ANGELO, Angelo 26 -- Heart of Mercy Prayer Grp dario y planeen una cena maravillosa --Háblenles acerca de sus amistades, intereses y los Catholic School Mass at 8:30 a.m. 27 -- Adoration of the Blessed juntos con sus hijos. Animo a todas peligros de las drogas y el alcohol 17 -- FORT STOCKTON, Mass Sacrament, 5-6 pm at Lynbaugh Prison at 11:00 a.m. 30-Oct 2 -- Encounter the Cross nuestras parroquias a celebrar este día, --Contesten a sus preguntas y escuchen a lo que ellos 19 -- ODESSA, St. Mary - que es una manera única para dar vida dicen School Mass at 2:00 p.m. NECROLOGY a nuestra prioridad diocesana princi- --¡Reconozcan que USTEDES tiene el poder de mante- 20 -- MIDLAND, St. Ann - SEPTEMBER pal—Vida Familiar y Matrimonio. ner a sus hijos e hijas libres de las drogas! School Mass at 8:30 a.m. 1-Rev. James Delaney, OMI Padres de familia, la hora de la cena El Día de la Familia—Un Día para Cenar con sus 20 -- BIG SPRING, Holy Trinity (2007) Obispo – Meeting and Lunch with Priests 2-Rev. Hilarin Lapinski (1994) es el tiempo perfecto para conectar Miguel Pfeifer Hijos e Hijas del Centro Nacional de la Adicción y el of the Midland/Odessa Deanery - 4-Rev. John Busch, OMI (2003) con sus hijos e hijas diariamente. Por OMI Abuso de Drogas en la Universidad de Columbia es un 11:00 a.m. 5- Jesus Mercado (2009) medio de las oraciones reflexivas ofrecidas para bende- movimiento nacional que recuerda a los padres de 22 -- ABILENE, Holy Family – 6-Rev. Vincent Daugintis (1990) cir la comida mas la variedad de comidas favoritas ser- familia que lo que sus hijos realmente quieren en la Meeting and Lunch with Priests of 10-Rev. James Franchi (1969) mesa de cena es a USTEDES! El once aniversario del the Abilene Deanery at 11:00 a.m. vidas y las muchas risas compartidas tocante los even- 10-Rev. Leo St. John, OMI Día de la Familia será celebrado nacionalmente el 27 23 -- SAN ANGELO, Diocesan (1976) tos del día, pueden continuamente ayudar a alimentar la Pastoral Center - Meeting and 15-Rev. Peter Vergauwen (2003) mente, el cuerpo y el alma de sus hijos e hijas. de septiembre del 2011. Lunch with Priests of San Angelo 21- Rev. Domingo Estrada El Día de la Familia es un movimiento nacional que Para aprender más acerca del Día de la Familia y Deanery at 11:00 a.m. (2009) anima a padres de familia que cenen frecuentemente para unirse con padres de familia en América en tomar 25 -- SAN ANGELO, Bless 23-Rev. Herman Valladares con sus hijos. El compromiso paternal fomentado la Promesa del Día de la Familia, conecta a Franciscan Center at 2:00 p,m (1997) 28 -- ABILENE, St. Vincent durante las cenas familiares frecuentes también podrá www.CASAFamilyDay.org. Para aprender más acerca 25-Rev. William Lensing (1978) ayudar a mantener a sus hijos libres de abuso de dro- del libro How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid: The Straight –Meeting of Abilene Association of 26-Rev. William Cadigan, MSC Congregations at Noon (1971) gas. Más de una década de investigación por El Centro Dope for Parents, visite la red www.straightdopeforpa- 29-30 -- Fredricksburg 28-Deacon Paul Ramos (1990) Nacional de la Adicción y Abuso de Drogas en la rents.org. Page 4 AUGUST 2011 The Angelus Hermanamiento! Missionaries from San Angelo, San Pedro Sula dioceses celebrate 10 years of partnership

Bishop Michael Pfeifer and the Midland with Santisima Trinidad of Partnership Team of the Diocese of San Chamelecon; St. /St. Anthony of Angelo traveled to San Pedro Sula, Odessa with Exaltacion de la Santa Cruz Honduras in July for the 10th of Baracoa. Schools have attempted Anniversary Celebration and Meeting of partnerships, with St. Ann’s of Midland the “Hermanamiento” among the currently paired with San Diego de Dioceses of Tyler, San Pedro Sula and Alcala in the La Luisiana section of San San Angelo. A Solemn Mass was cele- Pedro Sula. Campus ministries have brated in Santa Ana Church in engaged in mutual activities. Many Chamelecon and the business sessions mission trips and projects in solidarity Above, representatives of the were held at Monte Horeb Retreat have been completed. Diocese of San Angelo pose with Center. Also attending the 10th Anniversary the principal of San Diego de Everyone recalled that it was on activities were Msgr. Larry Droll and Alcala School, people from “9/11” (September 11, 2001) when the Leonor Spencer of St. Ann’s in Midland, Exaltacion de la Santa Cruz Parish agreement was signed in San Angelo by Diana Madero of St. Joseph/St. Anthony and Santisima Trinidad Parish. Bishop Pfeifer and Bishop Angel in Odessa and Droll, seminarian At left, the 10th anniversary cele- Garachana. It would be our special from San Angelo. bration of the Hermanamiento effort for world peace, on a day that was Plans were made for activities to con- began on July 4. The Honduran shattered by events in New York, tinue to develop the Hermanamiento. hosts offered fireworks to cele- Washington and Pennsylvania. Bishop Specifically, Holy Redeemer Parish of brate! Alvaro Corrada of Tyler signed the doc- Odessa will partner with San Isidro ument later that week. Parish in the La Ceiba, a town on the Below left, Msgr. Larry Droll and During these 10 years, relationships Caribbean coast. The participants in the Father Carlos Felipe Rodriguez, that express our common Catholic faith events of the celebration and meetings pastors of Catholic Schools in have grown into friendships. There pledged themselves to propel the partnership: St. Ann's in have been frequent visits among the Hermanamiento forward for the next ten Midland and San Diego de Alcala in San Pedro Sula. Diocesan Teams to the three participat- years. ing dioceses. Several parishes are Below, the parish Exaltacion de twinned with one another: St. Ann’s of -- By Monsignor Larry Droll la Santa Cruz, with which St. Joseph/St. Anthony in Odessa is partners.

Bishop Michael Pfeifer joins Bishop Angel Garachana in posing with the Partnership Team of the Diocese of San Pedro Sula. The Angelus AUGUST 2011 Page 5 May God who has begun this good work in you bring it to fulfillment By Ryan Rojo Angelo to pray and discern if God was who participated in the retreat, said that the seminarians, but more importantly, calling them to this “good work.” The the retreat was “a very good experience for the young men discerning where God May God who has begun this good retreat was led by the seminarians from to discern with the seminarians. Hearing is calling them in their life.” work in you now bring it to fulfillment. the diocese, and the retreatants heard a the seminarians’ testimonies were a big A special thanks to all those who These words are commonly pro- variety of talks and discussions on life in help in my discernment process.” worked hard to make this discernment claimed by the Bishop when a young the seminary, priestly spirituality, and Throughout the course of the retreat, retreat possible. Please keep the young man is to be ordained for the priesthood. discernment. They were given the oppor- many of the young men began the appli- men who attended this retreat in your It is a proclamation that affirms that the tunity to participate in Mass, adoration, cation process while working directly prayers, and may we all encourage voca- very call of God is in-itself “good.” On the Liturgy of the Hours, and a volunteer with our diocesan vocations director, Fr. tions in our own parishes and families. June 28-30, more than 15 men gathered service project at Catholic Outreach. Barry Mclean. Fr. Barry said that, “It [the Ryan Rojo is a seminarian for the Diocese at Christ the King Retreat Center in San Justin Eccles, a young man from Odessa retreat] was an awesome experience for of San Angelo at Conception College Seminary in Conception Missouri. Support needed for ‘Respect for Rights of Conscience Act’ By Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI

On July 19, an advisory body recommended to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) a list of “preventive services” for women to be covered under the new health care reform law, the Patient Protection and

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Affordability Act (PPACA). The Chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, Cardinal DiNardo, objected to the report’s man- dated coverage not only for surgical sterilization but also for “all FDA-approved birth control (including the IUD, ‘morning-after’ pills, and the abortion-inducing drug Ella)” and for “education An illustration of St. Michael is seen on a page proof of the new edition of the Roman Missal at the U.S. Conference of and counseling” to promote these among all Catholic Bishops in Washington May 26. The new Roman Missal will go into use in the United States Nov. 27, the first women of reproductive capacity. Sunday of Advent. The USCCB is one of seven publishers that will release the new edition in the United States Oct. 1. If the Department of Health and Human Services accepts these recommendations, all A few questions from the pews insurance plans will be required to cover these controversial immoral practices without a co-pay By Deacon Stanley Lange do hope there is a fourth group: those who from recipients. “The considerable cost of these Diocesan Liturgical Commission are happy with the changes and are reading practices will be paid by all who participate in articles, checking for information in the health coverage…Such a mandate would require With change comes Priests and deacons lately have had a lot West Texas Angelus, and researching on the all…to carry health coverage that violates the of questions from the congregation about Internet and elsewhere, taking advantage of deeply-held moral and religious convictions of questions; and that the New Roman Missal English translation the Diocesan workshops, and are pleased many.” of the Mass. It is an ordinary reaction of with what our Church is doing. Now it is “especially critical” for members of is certainly the case people. After all, we are just being human. To understand why the Church is making Congress to co-sponsor and pass legislation that with the New God gave us free will and the ability to some word changes in the Mass, we first would apply strong conscience protection provi- think and reason. The questions I have have to understand what the Eucharist, the sions to the health care law. Roman Missal been asked come from three different Mass, is. A simple definition is that the Earlier this year, Reps. Jeff Fortenberry (R- groups: First, “Why are they changing Mass is the greatest public prayer of the NE) and Dan Boren (D-OK) introduced the things AGAIN? Why can’t they just leave people of God. It belongs to the Church Respect for Rights of Conscience Act (H.R. things alone?” Second, “Just tell me what to and everyone is encouraged to participate in 1179). This measure will ensure that those who do and I’ll do it. Don’t explain anything it as fully as possible. During the Mass we participate in the health care system “retain the and I’ll just follow along.” Third, the silent re-present the Son, body, blood, soul, and right to provide, purchase, or enroll in health ones who are not aware of any translation divinity, to the Father in an un-bloody way. coverage that is consistent with their religious changes or just do not care about them. I (Please See MISSAL/22) beliefs and moral convictions” and ensure that (Please See ACT/21) Page 6 AUGUST 2011 The Angelus The Diocese of San Angelo Celebrates 50 Years FROM THE ARCHIVES: 1961 SAN ANGELO STANDARD TIMES Diocese of San Angelo New diocese formed here 50th Anniversary Mass (Editor’s Note: As part of our 50th anniver- appoint- and 2 from El Paso. 11 a.m., sary, The Angelus has reprinted historic ment. Church authorities estimate the area articles from past issues of The Angelus. Sunday This article, the final in our series of “I’ve has 51,000 Catholics in a total population reprints, is from a 1961 edition of the San known of 592,000. October 16, 2011 Angelo Standard-Times and details the new about it for “It’s wonderful, the Rev. Raymond diocese being formed in West Texas. The about a Soper of Holy Angels Church said when reprint is featured in its entirety in the com- memorative book, “50 Years: The Story of week, but he heard the news about the new diocese. San Angelo Coliseum the Diocese of San Angelo,” which will be the official “As far as the efficiency is concerned, I San Angelo available for purchase at our 50th anniver- word came think it’s wonderful.” sary Mass, October 16, or through pre- today. Father Raymond personally knows the orders (see Pg. 24 for details). “We were bishop-elect and describes him as a “very talking about it yesterday and didn’t capable man” and a “good organizer.” One Mass think it (the new diocese) would be The creation of a new diocese is good, SAN ANGELO — Catching many per- Bishop Michael Pfeifer has announced sons by surprise, a new Roman Catholic formed for another three years,” said the Father Raymond said, because, territori- Rev. Eugene Rousseau of St. Mary’s ally we’re too big. The bishop lives 300 that on Sunday, October 16, the day that diocese was established today in San marks the 50th anniversary of the dio- Angelo. The city was formerly in the Catholic Church here. miles away from us. Formation of a new diocese is impor- “We either have to go up there person- cese’s official establishment, only one Amarillo diocese. Mass will be celebrated throughout the dio- The new diocese will cover 34 counties tant to the Catholic Church, Father ally or communicate by letter. Some of cese — at 11 a.m. at the San Angelo with San Angelo the headquarters, and Eugene said, because “it shows that the these things have to be done on the spur Coliseum. No masses will be said except Sacred Heart Church here will be the church is expanding so much. It shows of the moment.” for the anniversary Mass in San Angelo cathedral. that the number of Catholics in a diocese Father Eugene said the bishop travels and pastors should advise their parish- Msgr. Thomas Joseph Drury, now pas- is too great for the diocese.” and works with parishes all over his dio- ioners of this. Ordinary masses of anticipa- tor at Christ King Church in Lubbock, Priests here said Sacred Heart Church cese. tion and perhaps added masses of antici- was assigned as the diocese’s first bishop. would be the logical choice for a cathe- Msgr. Drury said the territory of the pation will be said on Saturday, Oct. 15 at The appointment by Pope John XXIII dral of the new diocese. new diocese goes into effect immediately individual parishes, but there will be only was announced through Archbishop The diocese of 34 counties has been but he will not move to San Angelo for one Mass in the entire diocese on October Egidio Vagnozzi, the apostolic delegate. carved out of four previously existing another several months. 16.” Those unable to attend the anniver- Contacted in Lubbock, Msgr Drury, 53, sees — 24 of them from Amarillo, 4 This article will be reprinted in its original sary Mass in San Angelo are dispensed of from Dallas-Fort Worth, 3 from Austin form in the Diocesan History Book, available their obligation the weekend of Oct. 15-16. said he was very pleased with his October 16 at the 50th anniversary Mass. Parishioner remembers Sacred Heart pastor Fr. Lawrence Cyr (Editor’s Note: As part of our 50th anniversary celebration, enlist a parishioner to tutor him in the language. 60th Jubilee celebration was saddened by the news that The Angelus asked readers to submit their favorite memo- In December 1979, Father Cyr received a request to Father Sam Homsey was killed in an auto accident as he ries of their parish, priest or friends. This article, written by Dennis Scott, a longtime parishioner in Coleman, concerns come to Coleman to celebrate Mass because the pastor, traveled with other deanery priests to attend the jubilee his experiences with former pastor Father Lawrence Cyr.) Father John Pierce, was in the hospital. The next day, celebration. Father Cyr received word that Father Pierce had passed Father Cyr remarked that he had never been By Dennis Scott away. Father Cyr was told that in the previous three years, embraced so much as he was at Sacred Heart. Everyone the parish had five pastors. The people wanted a priest who treated him as family and everyone was family to him. COLEMAN -- Father Lawrence S. Cyr, C.PP.S., would stay with them. Father Cyr received permission to Father Cyr witnessed a generation being born and served as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Coleman for stay in Coleman, and remained as pastor for 25 years. maturing in the parish. He recalls that he had adminis- 25 years (1979-2005). He is currently 93 years young Father Cyr found Coleman to be a very friendly com- tered the sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Community, and has been a priest for 67 years. Most of his priestly munity. The day after he arrived, the Episcopal pastor and Marriage to many of the people. In the early 1980s life was spent teaching in various schools. For eight paid him a visit and welcomed him to town. Father Father Cyr and his capable Building Committee visited years he served as Provincial of the Precious Blood Cyr's activities were not just confined to Sacred Heart, others parishes to get ideas for building a parish hall at priests of the Kansas City Providence. but to the community at large. The Protestant churches Sacred Heart. His design was approved and the hall was In a telephone interview on July 13, 2011, Father Cyr and the people of Sacred Heart enjoyed many ecumeni- built and completed in 1982. Two years after Father agreed to share some of his memories of that quarter of cal services together on Thanksgiving, Easter sunrise Cyr's retirement in December 2005, the parishioners of a century at Sacred Heart (Coleman). Father Cyr stated services at the airport, and sharing Seder meals at vari- Sacred Heart called Father Cyr home again to Coleman, that a priest shortage was the reason he came to Texas to ous churches. The churches also had an annual Hunger for a celebration to honor him by naming the parish hall: help in parishes wherever the priest was on vacation or Walk. Father Cyr recalls serving as president and treas- Father Lawrence S. Cyr Hall. sick in the hospital. During his first six months of travel- urer of the very active Ministerial Association in town. ing around to different parishes, he realized the great Father Cyr has fond memories of celebrating his 50th Dennis Scott is a longtime parishioner at Sacred need to understand Spanish. So, at each parish he would and 60th priestly jubilees at Sacred Heart Parish. His Heart Church in Coleman. The Angelus AUGUST 2011 Page 7 17 pilgrims from Diocese of San Angelo to attend WYD 2011 The Angelus Heart in McCamey, Holy Trinity in Rowena, Olfen and Miles cluster, us to take to the different shrines Big Spring, Sacred Heart Cathedral and Father Joey Faylona, pastor at please email them to me, at Young The Diocese of San Angelo’s in San Angelo, St. Joseph in in Andrews. [email protected].” Office of Education and Formation Stanton, Our Lady of Lourdes in Sister Adelina Garcia, who leads the There will be a U.S. Mass with adults set will accompany 17 pilgrims from Andrews, and St. Joseph in diocesan youth ministry, will also the U.S. bishops celebrating at the to depart parishes throughout the diocese for Rowena. A second group from St. attend World Youth Day. Palacio de Deportes the morning of World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid Stephen in Midland will also make “We’re looking forward to experi- August 20. A Theology on Tap ses- August 14 Spain. The travelers will leave the trip. encing the global Church and also sion will be held August 19 at the DFW Airport Sunday, August 14, Travelling with the pilgrims will to visiting the different holy sites of same location. for trip of a and return Wednesday, August 24. be Most Rev. Michael D. Pfeifer, Madrid,” Sister Adelina said. “We The group is remaining two extra lifetime The young adults making the trip OMI, Bishop of San Angelo; Father ask for prayers during this experi- days after World Youth Day to visit are from Holy Redeemer in Odessa, Ariel Lagunilla, pastor in the ence and if anyone has requests for and tour the area. Good Shepherd in Crane, Sacred Pope Benedict XVI’s WYD: Space made for silence, solemnity By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI has put his own stamp on the church's celebration of World Youth Day, and it's especially clear in the gathering's moments of prayer. In Cologne, Germany, six years ago -- Pope Benedict's first WYD as pope -- he surprised the youths at the Saturday night vigil by urging them to quiet down. The Cologne event was where he started a major new WYD tradition: Instead of ending the vigil with a boister- ous musical finale, he ended it with -- with tens of thousands of young people kneeling silently in a field. The scene was repeated in Australia in 2008. During World Youth Day 2011, scheduled for Aug. 16-21 in Madrid, eucharistic adoration again will cap the pope's US bishops named to lead WYD sessions participation at the vigil. Adoration and prayer also will continue throughout the night on the edges of the military WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The Cardinals Francis E. George of airport where many of the young people are expected to Pontifical Council for the Laity Chicago and Sean P. O'Malley of camp overnight. has named eight U.S. bishops to Boston; Archbishop Charles J. In fact, organizers are planning to have 17 tents set up as lead English-language catecheti- Chaput, newly appointed as arch- Photo: People pose for a chapels for all-night adoration. cal sessions during World Youth bishop of Philadelphia; Bishops group photo, gather for a Mass The visual focal point when the pope leads the adoration Day 2011 in Madrid. J. Aquila of Fargo, N.D., and concert May 8 at an arena and Benediction will be a monstrance set into a towering They will be among 250 bish- Edward J. Burns of Juneau, in Madrid, marking 100 days 16th-century gothic structure of silver and gold usually until the start of World Youth housed in the Toledo cathedral. op-catechists, representing many Alaska, and William F. Murphy Day 2011. Preparations for the different countries and languages, of Rockville Centre, N.Y.; and The traditional, solemn sense communicated by the international event in Madrid Toledo monstrance will be echoed in the papal liturgies who will lead catechetical ses- Auxiliary Bishop Frank J. are heating up and organizers sions Aug. 17-19 at various sites Caggiano of Brooklyn, N.Y. are promising a "fiesta, " throughout the trip, organizers said. around the metropolitan area of On July 25, the same day the adding a Spanish flavor to the "The point is to highlight that the central person of World Spain's capital city. bishops named as catechists were traditional opportunities for Youth Day is Jesus Christ, and the pope is coming to pro- The U.S. prelates chosen by the announced, the World Youth Day prayer, friendship, music and claim him," said Father Javier Cremades, Madrid coordina- council, official sponsor of the organizers reminded participants religious education (CNS tor of the liturgies. Aug. 16-21 youth gathering, are: that the only official catechetical Photo) However, not all of Father Cremades' plans emphasize Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of sessions and other World Youth the formal. New York, president of the U.S. Day events are those endorsed by Conference of Catholic Bishops; bishops' conferences. (Please See WYD/21) Page 8 AUGUST 2011 The Angelus Catholic Voices Why a Catholic newspaper is a necessity to a diocese By Stephen Kent but in letting others define it for us, and more than "rebranding." Glendon, who is also president of the Catholic News Service many times they are wrong. Background is necessary to understand Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. Some are the annoying but not substan- the facts. The Catholic message as pre- So the laity must have a firm understand- Catholics trying to function in today's tive misstatements in the media, the ones sented by the Catholic media is the best ing of the faith that must be continually world without continuing their faith for- that grate on the ear, such as the pope way to provide this. updated and refreshed. mation since leaving school have difficul- was "performing Mass" or a priest was It is ironic that Glendon's plea for better Social media -- Twitter, Facebook, ty understanding faith, let "taking confessions." faith formation was made in a diocese blogs -- have their place but are no sub- alone trying to bring a Matters of our religion are coming that, in the same month, announced it was stitute for the permanency of the word in Christian perspective to more into everyday conversation in pub- shutting down the diocesan newspaper for print. secular culture. lic and culture. We need to know why we financial reasons. A newspaper is not a An incorrect understanding of freedom Mary Ann Glendon, believe as well as what we believe. There luxury. of speech, Glendon said, is that it is for former U.S. ambassador are sound philosophical and theological "There has been no greater and more everybody "except those trying to to the Vatican, made that bases for many things that must be under- consistent success in Catholic communi- advance religious rights." point recently in stood to properly understand the latest cations in the United States than through We have not only the right but the obli- Wilmington, Del. fact or news item. the use of print," Pittsburgh Bishop David gation to be out in the public square, but In order to avoid "faith Things such as marriage, annulment A. Zubik said in talk at the Catholic at the same time we need to know what illiteracy," Glendon said Kent and divorce; same-sex marriage; the Media Convention in Pittsburgh. we are doing. There is a resource for that. Catholics must be given a solid founda- meaning of infallibility; respect for "Absolutely and fundamentally the best "A Catholic newspaper today is not a tion in their faith both in schools and human life and the proper role of the option ... to evangelize the evangelizers is luxury. It is a necessity," said Bishop through continuing religious education. church in public -- all of these require a through Catholic print," said Bishop Zubik. "And to my mind, at least for the "We 21st-century Christians still have background of understanding. Zubik. No surprise, his remarks were moment, it remains the best vehicle for to figure out how to live out our faith in a What makes the news is not just some greeted with applause from the audience adult faith formation that we have." pluralistic and secular society," the arbitrary rule but something based on of journalists. (Kent, now retired, was editor of arch- Harvard Law professor said. centuries of developing dogma. Evangelizing the evangelizers is what it diocesan newspapers in Omaha and The faith illiteracy seen by Glendon is There are theological reasons for the is all about. "The job of evangelizing the Seattle. He may be contacted at: consid- a problem not only of defending the faith coming change in the liturgy; it is much culture belongs to the laity," said [email protected].) Big anniversary for American Church By Moises Sandoval certitude in the Amerindian world." Un gran aniversario de la Catholic News Service That belief is particularly relevant in the light of how iglesia Latino americana industrial development has contaminated the soils, water August marks the 500th anniversary of the founding of and even the air we breathe, threatening to destroy the By Moises Sandoval the first two dioceses in the Americas, those of Santo planet. Catholic News Service Domingo, in the Dominican Republic, Fuentes describes Latin American religion as the prod- and San Juan, in Puerto Rico. From uct of the meeting between the Mediterranean civiliza- Agosto marca el 500 aniversario de la fundación de these humble beginnings, the church tion and the Indian world of the Americas. In a similar las primeras dos diócesis en las Américas, la de Santo spread all over the Caribbean, Mexico, way, the religiosity of the church in the Caribbean has Domingo, en la República Dominicana, y la de San Central and South America and many incorporated aspects of African religious beliefs brought Juan, en Puerto Rico. regions now in the United States. by slaves. De ese empiezo humilde, la iglesia latina se propagó Today it encompasses half of the The leading Marian devotion in the Americas (to Our por todo el Caribe, México, Centro y Sur América y world's 1 billion Catholics. Lady of Guadalupe) owes its origin to an Aztec Indian muchas regiones de Estados Unidos. Esa iglesia abarca Moreover, this church continues to peasant named Juan Diego. He brought the message of la mitad del billón de católicos en el mundo. Es más, grow as Hispanics become a larger and Sandoval the to the bishop of Mexico City in 1531. Pope esa iglesia sigue creciendo, como demuestra el aumen- larger proportion of Catholics in the John Paul II canonized Juan Diego in 2002. to de hispanos en la iglesia de Estados Unidos. Para el United States. By the year 2050, they will be the over- Similarly, the devotion to Our Lady of Charity in Cuba año 2050, ellos van a ser la gran mayoría, según los whelming majority, according to demographers. sprang from the testimony of two Taino Indians, Juan demógrafos. In its fundamentals, the Latin American church is like and Rodrigo de Hoyos, and of a black slave named Juan En sus fundamentales, la iglesia latinoamericana es other Catholic churches in the world. But it has unique Moreno. como todas las iglesias Católicas en el mundo. Aún, characteristics that were once considered defects, but Holy Cross Father Daniel Groody, who spent many tiene características únicas antes consideras defectos now they are beginning to be seen as pearls of great years working with migrant workers in California's pero actualmente viéndose como perlas de gran valor. value. Coachella Valley, found that aspects of pre-Columbian El novelista mexicano Carlos Fuentes, en un lindo The Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes, in a beautiful religion permeate the worldview and popular religiosity libro publicado para el quinto centenario del des- book published for the 500th anniversary of Columbus' of these farm workers. cubrimiento de las Américas por Cristóbal Colón, arrival in the Americas, wrote that when both new immi- Though indigenous belief and practice were once seen escribió que cuando ambos inmigrantes de América grants from Latin America and U.S. Hispanics speak of as fatal defects, modern theologians now believe that Latina y latinos de Estados Unidos hablan de religión, religion, it is "not only Catholicism but something more God has spoken in the history of every culture. Those es “no sólo de Catolicismo sino de algo más como un like a deep sense of the sacred, a recognition that the elements therefore enrich the Latin American world is holy, which is probably the oldest and deepest (Please See ANNIVERSARY/23) (Mira SANDOVAL/23) The Angelus AUGUST 2011 Page 9 Catholic Voices II What teens can learn from jurors in the Casey Anthony trial By Karen Osborne er client or patient chatting about the trial? Can parents' political or social views shift how teens Catholic News Service People like to think that we're all solitary ships in the see the world? clear and clean river of life, choosing what ports to visit Can seeing skinny magazine models encourage eating Many people were riveted by the high stakes of Casey and what cargo to take onboard. disorders in girls? Anthony's murder trial that was seen on TV, in the papers Actually, we're more like tiny skiffs in a crowded, Can violent video games affect how boys react? and online. cloudy stream, bumping into one another all the time, Sociologists and psychologists agree that the answer to There were 17 people, though, who and every time that we bump into one another, we all of the above is "yes." experienced the trial in a very different exchange "cargo" whether we like it or not -- our ideas, Teens can't -- and shouldn't -- keep themselves way: the trial's 12 jurors and five alter- thoughts, hopes and opinions. Soon the contents of our sequestered from the world like jurors at a trial. But iden- nates. The state went to great lengths to little boats are full of the influences of others. tifying unconscious influences and dealing with them in protect them from experiencing outside This isn't necessarily a bad thing -- unless you're a a healthy way is a major survival skill for teens in today's opinions regarding the case. juror on a murder trial. But we still have to watch out, hyper-talkative, hyper-opinionated world. The amount of care taken to make sure making sure that the cargo given to us will help us stay So, yes, teens can learn something from those anony- that the jury heard and saw only the evi- afloat and not sink our boats. mous, sequestered jurors: how to guard against potential- dence presented in the courtroom made Osborne Teens deal with being influenced every day. They hear ly negative influences. me wonder about how much our own the talking heads, shock jocks and opinionated friends, The next time they come across something that wants thoughts are unconsciously shaped by the world around then make their own decisions about politics, school to influence them one way or the other, they would do us. lunch and Paris Hilton's latest outfit. They know they're well to stop and think before they make a snap decision. The jurors in the Casey Anthony trial stayed in a hotel up against a lot of peer pressure. They know that adver- Teens must ask themselves: Am I being influenced by and were allowed to speak only with one another and tisers are out to change the way they think about brands someone who doesn't have my health and happiness in with police deputies. They were barred from watching and consumerism. mind? Is the influence a positive one, or is it going to television and couldn't go shopping for themselves. They But do teens know about the unconscious influences encourage me to choose a darker path? couldn't surf the Internet, use their own cell phones or that affect them all of the time? Will teens' eventual verdict help them to sail, or will it visit with family more than once a week. Can a tabloid headline influence their opinions on love sink their boat? Something as simple as visiting the dentist, shopping and life? In a very real sense, teens are the jury here, and only for food or getting a haircut was incredibly complicated Can conversation in the lunchroom change the way they can decide. for the jurors. What if they accidentally overheard anoth- they think? Faith? What faith? Anonymous anger and the wrath of the ‘blogosphere’ By Effie Caldarola After we arrived back home, feeling of miles from the one where I reside, Catholic News Service sheepish but mildly entertained, I turned and the writer had that same area code. on my cell phone to check for messages. Obviously, she was nowhere near me, Are we angrier than we used to be? Wow, four or five texts. I rarely get not even in the same state. She didn't Or is the anonymity of technology giv- texts. have a clue as to whom she was writing, ing folks license to unleash anger in My mouth dropped open as I began to and had put the wrong number in her unhealthy ways? read. phone, possibly aided by alcohol and One night not long ago, "You sleep with my husband and definitely by uncontrolled anger. my husband and I headed you'll pay for it," an anonymous text In bed that night I thought of her, a out to a movie -- as it threatened. woman somewhere feeling betrayed turned out, the wrong What? with no remedy but to lash out anony- movie. I ventured through the other texts. My mously. As Civil War buffs, we confused correspondent called me How many people are there, I won- wanted to see "The obscenities; she said she'd talk to my dered, roiling with anger and unable to Conspirator." It was manager (what manager?). She used deal with it constructively? about the trial and execu- Caldarola expletives. She knew I was with her The next morning it continued. First tion of Mary Surratt, a husband. Tell him to call, she said. came a three-word, unprintable descrip- woman accused of participating in the What should I do? I asked my hus- tion of me. Then, oddly, a few minutes plot to assassinate Lincoln. band. later, this: "I just want to say that I am Desperate for a night out but forget- Tell her she has the wrong number, he sorry I was mad n sad please forget ting the title, we saw "The Lincoln suggested. me." Lawyer" advertised at a local theater But that would mean making contact. Emboldened by the morning light, I and mistakenly ended up sitting through I had an eerie feeling. I knew it was decided to reply with the briefest of not a Civil War tale but a shallow mur- ridiculous, but I looked outside at the unsigned messages: "U have the wrong der mystery about a lawyer who works darkened hedges, half expecting some number." out of the back of a Lincoln -- the car, threatening figure to be lurking beyond If she felt that she'd made a fool of obviously, not the president. my deck. herself with someone she knew, would OK, that didn't make me angry. I'm How silly, I realized. My cell phone’s getting to the anger part. area code is from another city hundreds (Please See CALDAROLA/23) Page 10 AUGUST 2011 The Angelus Making Sense of Bioethics Gay genes, sexual attractions Cardinal speaks out and the call to chastity against controversial People often surmise that same-sex attraction is cally influenced traits that are nevertheless undesir- contraceptive mandate inborn, and that homosexuals are "naturally gay" or able. Alcoholism may have a genetic basis, but it "born that way." They suppose that if God made doesn't follow that alcoholics ought to drink exces- By Nancy Frazier O'Brien them that way then it must not be sively. Some people may have a genetic predisposi- Catholic News Service a sin to act on their sexual desires. tion to violence, but they have no more right to The possibility of a "gay gene" is attack their neighbors than anyone else. Persons WASHINGTON -- A recommendation that all health plans be sometimes offered as a further with such tendencies cannot say 'God made me this required to cover contraceptives without a patient co-payment "fails defense, suggesting that the condi- way' as an excuse for acting on their dispositions.'" the tests of logic and sound science" and "does not constitute good tion, and its associated behavior, Even though God did make each of us in a cer- clinical medicine," according to the Catholic Medical Association. are inevitable and inescapable. tain way, it is clear there are other factors that have In a July 20 statement, the Bala Cynwyd, Pa.-based association One commentator summarized it influence over our personal constitution and incli- criticized the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Preventive this way: "Asking someone to stop nations as well, including actual sin and original Services for Women for recommending that the Department of being homosexual would therefore sin. It is not difficult for us to see, through the tur- Pacholczyk Health and Human Services include "the full range of Food and be equivalent to asking an Asian moil of our own disordered inclinations, how our Drug Administration-approved contraceptive methods, sterilization person to stop being Asian or a left-handed person human condition, our general biology, our psycho- procedures and patient education and counseling" as mandated serv- to stop being left-handed." logical depths, and even our DNA, seem to be sub- ices for all health plans under the new health reform law. Even if a hypothetical "gay gene" were ever ject to a fundamental fallenness. Such a mandate "threatens substantial harm to the health of women found, all it would likely determine, similar to most It would not be unexpected or surprising, then, if and to the civil rights of millions of Americans," the association said. genes governing behavior, would be a genetic pre- we eventually discovered predisposing factors The statement was released the day after Cardinal Daniel N. disposition towards a particular sexual preference. (genes, hormones, developmental cues, etc.) that DiNardo of Galveston-Houston said the panel's recommendation This would be something very different from the give rise to heterosexual or homosexual inclina- showed that "there is an ideology at work ... that goes beyond any genetic determinism or "hard-wiring" of, say, eye tions. What is of real moral relevance to the discus- objective assessment of the health needs of women and children." color or blood type. Multiple twin studies have sion, however, is the universal call to chastity, irre- If HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius accepts that recommendation, already demonstrated that only about a third of the spective of genes and hormones. "these controversial practices will be mandated for all insurance identical twins of those with same-sex attractions Chastity refers to the successful integration of plans -- public and private -- without co-pay from anyone receiving also experience same-sex attractions; whereas if sexuality within the person, and all men and them," said Cardinal DiNardo, who chairs the U.S. bishops' sexual attractions were determined strictly by women are called to live chastely in keeping with Committee on Pro-Life Activities. genes, those with identical genes would be expect- their particular states of life. Sebelius, who was expected to act on the recommendations by ed to have identical attractions. Some will do so by professing a life of consecrat- Aug. 1, called the panel's report "historic" and said, "Before today, Even if we have genes that predispose us towards ed virginity or consecrated celibacy. guidelines regarding women's health and preventive care did not certain behaviors, we still have a space of freedom Married people will do so by living conjugal exist. These recommendations are based on science and existing lit- within ourselves, and do not have to engage in chastity, in the exclusive and lifelong gift of hus- erature." those behaviors. Our genes may impel us strongly band and wife to each other, avoiding the unchasti- Asked about the proposed mandate, the president and CEO of the in certain behavioral directions, but they can't com- ty of contraceptive sex, and sharing the marital Catholic Health Association told Catholic News Service that "the pel us. embrace in openness to new life. Professor Robert Catholic health ministry will expect the same conscience protection This reminds us of one of the fundamental truths George speaks of "marriage as a union that takes its that allows us to carry out our mission in this pluralistic environment about our human nature - namely, that we are not distinctive character from being founded, unlike respecting our religious beliefs." creatures of sexual necessity. We are not compelled other friendships, on bodily unity of the kind that Sister Carol Keehan, a Daughter of Charity, had no other comment to act on our inclinations and urges, but are always sometimes generates new life." about the panel's recommendations. free to act otherwise, even directly against the grain Those who are single will practice chastity in Writing July 20 in the online blog of The Washington Post, Mercy of those inclinations. In fact, to be truly free as a continence, steering away from fornication, mastur- Sister Mary Ann Walsh, spokeswoman for the U.S. Conference of human means to have the strength to act against bation, and pornographic pursuits. Catholic Bishops, said she would "shudder to think ... that the U.S. ourselves, so that we do not live in bondage to our Those who experience an exclusive or predomi- government would force me to subsidize abortion and other services own inner impulses and drives, a key consideration nant sexual attraction toward persons of the same to get health insurance from a private company." that distinguishes us from the animals. Human free- sex are similarly called to chastity in continence. Some of the contraceptives approved for use by the FDA have an dom involves the mastery of those drives by redi- By refraining from sexual activity with members of abortifacient effect, she said. recting them and ordering them to higher goals. So the same sex, and engaging in an apprenticeship of "This is Big Brother at its worst and I cringe at the thought that while we cannot in any way be held responsible for self-mastery, they come to acquire, like all who anyone, including a church organization, might be told by govern- in-born inclinations, we certainly can be held pursue lives of chastity, an abiding inner freedom ment to fund a procedure through private insurance plans for their responsible for how we choose to act in the face of and peace. own employees," Sister Walsh said. "Having government decide such those inclinations. questions is a clear violation of conscience." Sherif Gergis summarizes this idea in a recent Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doctor- Cardinal DiNardo and Sister Walsh both urged passage of the article: "We do not pretend to know the genesis of ate in neuroscience from Yale and did post-doctoral Respect for Rights of Conscience Act, H.R. 1179, which would same sex attraction, but we consider it ultimately work at Harvard. He is a priest of the diocese of allow health insurance plans to exclude procedures that violate the irrelevant to this debate. On this point, we agree Fall River, MA, and serves as the Director of moral or religious convictions of those providing or purchasing the with same sex marriage advocate Professor John Education at The National Catholic Bioethics plan. Corvino: 'The fact is that there are plenty of geneti- Center in Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org The Angelus AUGUST 2011 Page 11 Catholic Schools enable students to deal with mystery, wonder, live in complex world with necessary spiritual and intellectual tools By Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI ern, complex world. Christ is the ultimate reason for our Catholic In its pastoral document, “The Church in the Schools. So, all of our programs and goals must Modern World,” Vatican II stated that the relate to Him, and to enable our students and Church, “go forward with humanity and experi- their parents and families and those who teach ences the same earthly lot that the world does. them to come into a deeper relationship with “She (the Church) serves as a leaven and a kind Christ. The world in which we live is filled with of soul for human society.” mystery and wonder, and Catholic Schools equip This statement of the , their students to live in a complex world with all I believe, applies in a very special way to the necessary intellectual tools to navigate Catholic Schools. Catholic Schools engage their through it. The words of Pope Benedict XVI, in students with the world in which they live, while his address to students, state “schools enable at the same time helping students to interpret it people to look to the future with hope.” Students at St. Mary’s Central Catholic School present the colors at and give them the skills and tools necessary to St. Mary’s Church. (Photo by Alan P. Torre/aptorre.com.) live their faith in a meaningful way in our mod- (Please See SCHOOLS/22) St. Mary’s Central Catholic ‘We will not be confused by all the School offers gratitude conflicting messages in our culture’ By Bethany McKee-Alexander Principal [In preparation for their Confirmation Mass on avoid sin and to live the values taught by Jesus. St. Mary’s Central Catholic School Sunday, June 26, 2011, I received the following letter Through this gift we can hope to learn to look up from the candidates (now newly-confirmed) for Confirmation of St. Ann’s Parish, Colorado City. to a different kind of role model; and instead of Last summer, the three Catholic Schools of the San Angelo –Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI] looking up to actors and actresses, we hope to Diocese attended an education summit to discuss the implementation emulate people like or John Paul of goals set forth by the Bishops of Texas. One of the goals talks In preparation for our Confirmation, we have all II. We take their example and learn from it in about the financial stability of Catholic schools. Additionally, mem- learned and reflected on the gifts of the Holy order to strive for sainthood because during the bers of the summit recognized that money was necessary to meet Spirit which we received in baptism and which sacrament of baptism we were all baptized as many of the other important goals. Recognizing this important were strengthened when we made our First Priest, Prophet, and King. aspect of the summit goals, the diocesan commission requested per- Communion. The catechism teaches us that, Through the gift of Courage we learn to over- mission to have a diocesan-wide special collection that would help “The reception of the sacrament of come our fear and therefore become more willing each of the diocesan Catholic schools. Confirmation is necessary for the completion of to take risks as followers of Our Lord Jesus In February, each Church held a special second collection to raise baptismal grace.” [88] For “by the sacrament of Christ. We strive to be willing to stand up for monies for our Catholic Schools. The community at St. Mary’s Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly what is right in the sight of God, even if it means Central Catholic School was ecstatic when they learned about the bound to the Church and are enriched with a spe- accepting rejection at the hands of our friends. monies raised for our schoolchildren. Understanding that all children cial strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as Chastity is an important part of our lives as should have the opportunity to receive the quality education offered true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to young Catholics. We understand that the gifts of by St. Mary’s, we are using a portion of this money for Tuition spread and defend the faith by word and deed.” the Holy Spirit will help us to live a more chaste Assistance. Many of our families in Odessa are experiencing finan- [89] (Catechism of the Catholic Church #1285) life by understanding that God created sex as a cial hardship due to the state of the economy. Some members of our In our daily lives we strive to use the gifts of sacred act between a Husband and his Wife in community have either become unemployed or underemployed. the Holy Spirit in the following ways; we strive to order to create new life. Despite these difficult times, our families still believe whole-hearted- see God at work in our lives and in the world and In the Gospel John tells us that Jesus is the liv- ly in the value of Catholic education and have sacrificed a great deal also to be able to see God in everyone and every- ing bread. he died for each of us, so that we could to provide their children with an education at St. Mary’s. Moreover, thing everywhere. By doing this we can hopefully have eternal life. Each time we receive the we know that education is vital to ending poverty and therefore must live the Wisdom that the Holy Spirit has bestowed Eucharist, it is a privilege that should not be taken find ways to help our financially troubled families continue at St. upon us. In doing so we will not be confused by for granted. Each time we receive communion we Mary’s. We are truly grateful to have this additional money for this all the conflicting messages in our culture about have life within us, and so we have the promise of important purpose. the ‘right’ way to live. It is very important to have eternal life, through Our Lord. We will continue providing a quality Library for our children by wisdom in this day and age especially since some Through the sacrament of Confirmation, we making additional improvements to this space. We will advance our of the most powerful and influential people in hope to continue to grow as adults in our Church technology and enhance our collection of books, thereby encourag- America, such as politicians, recording artists, but also in our faith. By continuing our ministries ing our children to extend their love for reading. Lastly, we will be movie stars and many other people in the public as lector, usher, altar servers, choir and children’s able to manage other expenses that are not covered by the budget but eye, are distorting our judgment and making us liturgy we can extend the Word of Jesus Christ incurred by the school. On behalf of the St. Mary’s Central Catholic believe that what we know is wrong seems beyond us. We can be living examples of his faith School community, I would like to extend my gratitude to all those acceptable. and goodness. Just as we have seen Jesus in the who support Catholic Education. I ask for your continued support Through the gift of Counsel or Right Judgment members of our faith community, we want them and prayers. May God Bless. we can hope to always choose what is right, to to see Jesus in us. Page 12 AUGUST 2011 The Angelus The Angelus AUGUST 2011 Page 13 One weekend Two celebrations 120 years of service

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On July 1 and 2, two unique celebrations occurred at the Our Lady of Grace Monastery and the Mt. Carmel Hermitage, marking signifi- cant anniversaries in the history of the Diocese of San Angelo. On July 1, Sister Mary Grace Erl, O.Carm., right in top photo and left in bottom photo, prioress of the monastery, and Sister Malachy Griffin, OP, left in top photo and right in bottom photo, jointly celebrated Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI, consecrates the host, top photo, during a Mass celebrating the 20th anniversary of the their 50th year of their profession of vows. A day later, on July 2, Mt. Carmel Hermitage, July 2. A brother from the hermitage kneels before the altar during the anniversary Mass, above Father Fabian Maria Rosette, far right facing page, and the hermits left. Above right, Fr. Fabian Maria Rosette, prior of the hermitage. In the two photos at left, the hermits are pictured with in the Mt. Carmel Hermitage, marked the 20th anniversary of their fellow members of the clergy (top) and family members (bottom). community. Page 14 AUGUST 2011 The Angelus

Just 4 Kids Answer the following questions about kings. Hints have been provided to help you:

1. Who was the first king of Israel? (1 Samuel 10) 2. How many books with the title of Kings are in the Old Testament? 3. Which king of Israel wrote many of the psalms? 4. What did the sign on the cross of Jesus say? (Matthew 27) 5. Who was king of Judea when Jesus was born? (Matthew Dinner Table Discussion 2) 6. Whom did John see riding a white horse in Revelation 19? The Bible is divided into the Old Testament 7. What was the title of the Egyptian leader who held the and the , and those two Israelites captive? (Exodus 5) major sections are divided into smaller cate- gories. The books of Proverbs and the Song of Songs, which are believed to have been writ- asks God for to give him a wise heart ten at least in part by Solomon, are included By Joe Sarnicola vast that it cannot be numbered or count- he had asked for, God gave him more in the category called the Wisdom books. ed. Give your servant, therefore, an than that. "In addition," the Lord said to Other books in this section are the books of Solomon loved the Lord and would understanding heart to judge your people Solomon, "I give you ... such riches and often offer sacrifices to him. Any offerings and to distinguish right from wrong. For glory that among kings there is not your Job, Psalms, Ecclesiastes, Wisdom, and that were given to the Lord or any incense who is able to govern this vast people of like. And if you follow me by keeping my Sirach. that was burned had to be done on one of yours?" statutes and commandments, as your Proverbs are wise sayings that are intend- the high places, because there was no God was very happy that Solomon had father David did, I will give you a long life." ed to teach the value of good living and temple. made such a request. He said to When Solomon woke up, he immediate- making good choices in life. Many scholars When Solomon was in Gibeon to offer Solomon, "Because you have asked for ly went to Jerusalem and made a peace and Christians in general believe that his own sacrifices, the Lord appeared to this -- not for a long life for yourself, nor for offering to the Lord by the ark of the Solomon's writings were a result of the gift of him in a dream during the night. riches, nor for the life of your enemies, but covenant, then held a feast of celebration The Lord said to Solomon, "Ask some- for understanding so that you may know for all of his servants. wisdom that God gave him. thing of me and I will give it to you." what is right -- I do as you requested. I During Solomon's reign as king, he In the Introduction to the Book of Proverbs, Solomon thought carefully before he give you a heart so wise and understand- showed many examples of the wisdom Solomon tells us, "The fear of the Lord is the made his request: "O Lord, my God, you ing that there has never been anyone like that God had given to him, and the people beginning of knowledge." have made me, your servant, king ...; but I you up to now, and after you there will of Israel were amazed. They knew that Let us always love the Lord and seek his am a mere youth, not knowing at all how come no one to equal you." Solomon was a very special king that God guidance. to act. I serve you in the midst of the peo- As if it were not enough that God said had blessed in many ways. ple whom you have chosen, a people so that he would give Solomon the wisdom Coming of Age Remembering someone who made a difference in lives By Erick Rommel young children as a speech pathologist. For a few But more importantly, how annoying would you be, Catholic News Service months, she treated my own daughter. A year before always hovering, always trying to make a difference? that, she had taken another job, but she returned to The unsung and unknown people who improve our I didn't know Melissa Mularo very her former class to attend the pre-kindergarten gradu- lives do so precisely because they're not trying. They well. I was barely an acquaintance. I ation ceremony. don't go out of their way to make a difference; they always referred to her as "Ms. That immediately tells you something about her. make a difference by going their own way. Mularo," not having known her first She had moved on in her life, but returned because it In other words, if you're a good person, people will name. She was just one of those peo- would make a group of 4- and 5-year-olds happy. know it. You don't need to draw attention. Just be ple that you'd encounter in everyday It doesn't take a lot for someone to make an genuine. life that made a difference. impression: a kind word, a shared joke, a moment When I learned that Ms. Mularo had died, I was We all know people like that. It when you connect with someone you barely know. shocked. It felt like I just saw her. She was young. could be a neighbor, a co-worker or Who are the people in your life like that? Are you She was happy. What happened? someone like a doctor, plumber or that person to someone else? If you are, would you I read her obituary to learn more. Last October, she policeman that you go to in a time of Rommel even know it? had married Matthew Blum, a friend from high need. You don't know their names or Can you imagine spending every moment wonder- school. In late-February, they discovered that she was anything about their personal life, but the little that ing what you should do to make a difference with pregnant. Two weeks later, he collapsed and died you do know is all good. every person that you encountered? How would you I last saw Ms. Mularo a year ago. She worked with find time to live your life? (Please See ROMMEL/23) The Angelus AUGUST 2011 Page 15 The Homefront We must pray for the poor in spirit just as we pray for the poor By Jimmy Patterson night, the messages were, “Whatever you do to the in below-standard living conditions and is lacking Editor least of them, you do to me” and “Blessed are the in drive and ambition. And she likes to party. A lot. poor in spirit, for they shall inherit the world.” And so the man spends plenty of his waking I’ve always been mystified by the theory of The second day, at another Mass, the ‘Poor in hours concerned for his daughter’s well being, and threes; that notion that events, good or bad (mostly spirit’ theme repeated itself in a homily. although he knows about turning it over to God bad it always seems), happen three at a time. We I thought, unusual that the same message would and, to a certain extent, feels he has, he and his wife often still wonder these days when the third celebri- be heard at consecutive daily Masses. And then, I still can’t manage to quite completely overcome the ty will perish after two have gone before. It’s returned home and that night and opened the feeling that all will not be well before this chapter in ingrained into the popular-culture thinking of today. Catholic magazine, “First Things,” to a story about her life is over. And then there was what happened to me in San the preferential option for the poor. You guessed it. As Christians we rely on prayer and I don’t need Antonio in July. Certainly not as revelatory or There it was again: “Blessed are the poor in spirit” to tell any of you how that works for us. So when jumped right off the page. we pray for the poor, we must pray for the poor in Jimmy Patterson shocking, it still made me shake my head. I was fortunate enough to be in San Antone at the I know a man who has a daughter who left home spirit just as we do the homeless man on the street peaceful Oblate School of Theology for a meeting to “make it on her own.” He is worried sick about corner and the single woman raising five children of Texas Catholic Communicators. At Mass the first her because she doesn’t have fulltime work, doesn’t go to school, has questionable transportation, lives (Please See SPIRIT/20) For Your Family Seven tips for having more patience with yourself as a parent By Bill and Monica Dodds anew." much less lofty opinion of his or her Catholic News Service Here are some suggestions to help you own parenting skills.) do that: 4. Remember: The only way you will If it's sometimes hard to be patient 1. Erase or at least edit the negative learn to be more patient with yourself is with your children -- and it is! -- it can "recordings" about you that tend to play to be more patient with yourself when be even harder to be over and over in your head: "You always you really don't want to be! As with so National Family Day patient with your- get mad." "Can't you do anything right?" many virtues, patience increases and gets self as a parent. "There's no excuse for that." "You're so stronger each time you use it. In the words of stupid," and on and on. 5. Cultivate patience within your Sometimes they trace their origin to a household. Point it out when you see it The National Center on Addiction St. Paul, "For I do parent or other authority figure who said in your children or spouse. and Substance Abuse at Columbia not do the good I want, but I do the things he or she shouldn't have. 6. Pray about it. Ask for patience when University’s Family Day – A Day to evil I do not want" Sometimes a person creates them him- you feel those "recordings," those nega- Eat Dinner with Your ChildrenTM is a (Rom 7:19). self or herself, and, sadly, repeats them tive outlooks, gaining force. Pray for national movement that reminds par- Like Paul and often. patience in calm times. Take advantage 2. Don't be in denial about the bad or of the sacrament of reconciliation to ask ents that what your kids really want every other , The Dodds you're not perfect - the good. Humility makes parents realize forgiveness for the times that you failed at the dinner table is YOU! Family - not a perfect son that they aren't perfect, and a good kind to be patient, and then accept God's Day’s 11th Anniversary will be cele- or daughter, brother or sister, husband or of pride helps them to remember that, grace to help you do better. brated nationwide on September 27, wife, dad or mom. even though they are not perfect, they 7. Be patient with yourself about your are doing a good job. wanting to be more patient with your- 2011. But that doesn't mean you can't be a good child, sibling, spouse or parent. As parents, you do some things right. self. And it doesn't mean that you can't be a In fact, you do some things very well. On the Web: More Advice from St. To learn more about Family Day better one. And you can improve in the areas that and to join parents all across Part of being better at any of those need improvement. You'll find "Daily With de Sales" at Simply put, parenting, like all of your www.oblates.org/spirituality/daily_with_ America in taking the Family Day roles, those vocations, is accepting that sometimes you mess up. But that's not a life on earth, is a work in progress. desales. Pledge, log on to CASAFamily reason to beat yourself up. 3. Keep learning! The basics of good Day.org. To learn more about the To quote another saint, Francis de parenting remain the same, but how they book How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid: Sales (1567-1622) advised: "Have apply to your child at a particular age (Bill and Monica Dodds are the founders can really vary. Read solid articles and of the Friends of St. John the Caregiver The Straight Dope for Parents, visit patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose books on good parenting. Watch helpful and editors of My Daily Visitor maga- www.straightdopeforparents.org. courage in considering your own imper- videos. Get advice from a friend whose zine. Their website is www.FSJC.org. Read more about Family Day in fections, but instantly set about remedy- parenting you admire. (You may be sur- Bill's latest novels are "Pope Bob" and Bishop Pfeifer’s column, page 2. ing them -- every day begin the task prised to learn that your friend has a "My Great-grandfather Turns 12 Today." Page 16 AUGUST 2011 The Angelus Dioce-Scenes 2011 PARISH FESTIVALS

August 12 famous odds and ends booth. The great food St. Margaret of Cortona -- Big Lake available includes burgers, tacos, fajitas, Our Annual Family Festival will be held in Big nachos, quesadillas, turkey legs, funnel cakes Lake on August 12-14 at Reagan County Park. and more. There is something for everyone to We will have a Men's Softball Tournament, enjoy including loads of children’s games!!! For Bingo on Friday night, Loteria on Saturday after- more info, please call 432-682-6303. The noon, food booths, other activities. Family Fair benefits St. Ann’s Catholic School.

August 20-21 September 24 Southside Churches of Odessa St. Theresa -- Junction The Catholic Churches of South Odessa invite St. Theresa Catholic Church Junction, will you to our Annual St Joseph Parish Festival have their annual festival on Saturday, which will be at our St Anthony Grounds locat- September 24, 2011, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., on ed at 1321 W Monahans St. The event will be the church grounds. There will be a drawing at Saturday August 20 from noon until 11 pm and 3:00 PM for prizes of a 42" LG TV, a Samsung Sunday August 21 from 1-10 pm. We will have Camcorder, Visa Card, gift cards for HEB, games for the kids, jumpers, plus lots of food Walmart, & Super S. There will be bingo, auc- and entertainment for everyone. We will also tion, cakewalk, food booths of Mexican food, have a volleyball and washer tournament. We BBQ, and a Tapas Bar. Also, different games will have our annual raffle on Sunday evening for the children, dunking booth, and a booth which includes two trips for four with a two- called Trash, Trinkets, and Treasures, with a night stay — one to Schlitterbahn in New variety of fun things. For more information, Braunfels and the other one to SeaWorld in please call the church office at 325-446-3393. San Antonio. We also have a 42" TV, a BBQ Corpus Christi Procession September 24-25 JUNCTION -- Dcn. Tim Graham, holding the monstrance with the Body of Christ, led the Grill and a Hand-made Entertainment Center Corpus Christi Procession, sponsored by St. Theresa Catholic Church, on Sunday, June 26, at plus lots more prizes. For more info or for raffle Holy Redeemer -- Odessa 3 p.m. Thirty-five pilgrims processed down Main St. from the N. Llano River bridge to the S. tickets, come by our office located, 907 S Dixie Holy Redeemer Family Fun Festival, 2011 Llano River bridge, singing, praying and claiming Junction for Christ. On Corpus Christi (Body Blvd or call 432-337-2213. Saturday, September 24th and Sunday 25th of Christ) Sunday, the Church honors the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ; St. Anthony's Church Grounds invokes Him to bind Satan, principalities and powers of darkness—all evil—from the communi- September 11 ty; and implores Him to bless our community with healing and a spirit of serving and coopera- St. Mary, Star of the Sea -- Ballinger September 25 tion. The Corpus Christi Procession is an annual event. St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Ballinger will hold -- Knickerbocker its annual festival on Sunday, September 11, Mesquite Cooked Brisket & Sausage Patriot's Day. A beef fajita dinner will be served Bar-B-Que Plate with all the Trimmings both in the hall and in the drive through for only Served from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. The $8 a plate ($5 for 12 & under) large auction will start at 12:30 pm and contin- Music by the Old Hat Band ue until the last item has been sold. Bingo, a Raffle-Bingo-Games & lots more! country store and a silent auction will be held LIVE AUCTION begins at 1 p.m. as well as a block long row of booths for chil- No Dogs, Cats (except Service Animals) dren games. All are invite to attend and to sup- port the ministry outreach of the parish. October 2 St. Margaret of Scotland -- San Angelo September 18 St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church will St. Therese Catholic Church – Carlsbad be having its fall festival on Sunday, Oct. 2, Annual Fall Festival 2011 at Knights of Columbus Hall (3636 N. Held at the Knights of Columbus Hall Bryant). We will have a delicious brisket dinner 3636 N. Bryant, San Angelo being served from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for A barbecue brisket/homemade German only $8.00 per adult plate and $5.00 per child sausage dinner with all the trimmings will be plate. We will also have drive thru plates to go served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The meal may also at $8.00 each. The Festival will run from 11:00 be purchased from a drive-thru at the same a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with activities such a raffle, location. Cooked/Uncooked sausage and bar- Auction, country store and new and exciting becued brisket may be purchased in the after- Games for all ages and much more. Come and noon. An auction featuring donations from vari- join us for a day of family fun and fellowship. ous merchants and parishioners will begin at FMI contact St. Margaret’s 651-4633 1:15 p.m. A Country Store, Silent Auction, Bingo and other games will be available throughout October 23 St. Boniface Day the afternoon. For more information, call St. St. Mary -- Odessa OLFEN -- The youth group from St. Boniface Parish at Olfen presented a short program Therese Church, 325/465-8062. 10 a.m.--10 p.m. about the life of St. Boniface on his feast day. Father Ariel Lagunilla is pastor of St. Boniface St. Anthony Festival Grounds Church. Seminarian Sam Matthiesen narrated the story. September 24 1321 W. Monahans St., Odessa St. Boniface was a native of England and descended from a noble family. He was given the St. Ann’s -- Midland Delicious food, Raffle, Fun-filled games, inspi- name Winfrid and from an early age he felt called to the religious life. In 719, Pope Gregory II St. Ann’s of Midland will host the 63rd annual rational music, live entertainment by Parish Youth gave him full authority to preach the gospel to the heathens in Germany. Peyton Curry carried Family Fair and carnival on the church grounds Group, CCD students, Daughters of Mary and an axe representing St. Boniface chopping down the oak that was so sacred to the thunder- (1906 W. Texas) on Saturday, September 24th others, dancing, more. Phone: 432.332. 5334 god Thor on Mount Gutenberg. from 10am till 10pm. Additional carnival hours Julia Williams depicted a nun who St. Boniface introduced to the active apostolate of educa- are 6-10 pm on September 22-23, and 1-6 pm , October 28-29 tion. Chantz Curry as Bishop Boniface. St. Boniface brought Christianity to the Frankish September 25. The raffle’s 1st Prize – 2011 Holy Trinity empire during the eighth century. He was appointed as the first Bishop of Germany in 722 and FLSTN Soft tail Deluxe Harley Davidson Big Spring Pope Zachary appointed him as Archbishop of and the Primate of Germany in 747-748. Motorcycle (MSRP $17,174.00). 2nd Prize – Our church festival is going to be on October He is the patron Saint of Germany. $1000.00 gift card to Carter’s Furniture. 3rd 28 & 29, 2011 at IHM Campus. The books held by Cade Garza represent books used in his teachings to hold synods and to Prize – 43” Samsung PDP Series Plasma HD --- enforce sacred canons. St. Boniface also built a monastery on the River Ohrn. TV. There will be non-smoking bingo, arts and (To publicize your parish festival information, Cameron Henry carried a log church representing St. Boniface Church, erected from the wood crafts, dunking booth, a country store, and the email [email protected]) of the sacred oak. He dedicated the church to the Prince of the Apostles. The Angelus AUGUST 2011 Page 17 Our Faith Baptisms during Mass; Sunday Mass after 65 By Father Kenneth Doyle particular that the church remembers Sunday Mass -- and this generally happens Catholic News Service Christ's resurrection, the central belief of no more than once or twice a year -- we do our faith. that. Otherwise, our baptisms (80 or 90 Q. Could you tell me if having baptisms As to the context of the baptism ceremo- annually) are celebrated early on Sunday during Mass is a practice that is ny, that is, whether it should be within a afternoons when the parish's Masses are required by papal edict? Years ago, all Mass or outside of Mass, there is no fixed over. baptisms were on a rule. That same introduction to the ritual There is great wisdom, I think, in having Sunday afternoon. states simply that "on Sunday, baptism a baptism from time to time in front of the Having a baptism -- or may be celebrated even during Mass, so whole Sunday congregation. First of all, sometimes several bap- that the entire community may be present." baptism signifies the child's entrance into tisms -- during Mass Significantly, though, the text goes on to an entire parish community of believers Our Holy Father’s can result in a parking say that baptism within a Sunday Mass who will help that child to grow in holi- Monthly Intentions problem for the follow- "should not be done too often." (In offering ness. Second, witnessing a baptism ing Mass. that caution, I'm not sure that the authors reminds the congregation of the mission 2011 (Williamsburg, Va.) of the ritual were thinking of the "parking that each member undertakes at his or her Doyle problem" that you mention; perhaps, baptism and of God's pledge to accompany A. There is no "papal AUGUST edict" or directive of the church requiring instead, they felt that the entire congrega- them along the way. General Intention: That that baptisms be done during Mass. The tion is most impacted when they witness a Q. When I was in grammar school, I introduction to the church's official ritual baptism occasionally rather than every vaguely remember a rule that excused Christians may contribute to allevi- book (in concert with Canon No. 856 in Sunday.) parishioners from Sunday Mass after the ating the material and spiritual suf- the Code of Canon Law) recommends that In our own parish, we offer families the age of 65. I mentioned this to a daily com fering of AIDS patients, especially baptisms be done either at the Easter Vigil option; if they specifically request to have in the poorest countries. or on a Sunday since it is at those times in their child baptized during a regular (Please See DOYLE/23) Missionary Intention: For the religious who work in mission terri- tories, that they may be witnesses of the joy of the Gospel and living The average parish today and in the future signs of the love of Christ. By Father Peter J. Daly in the United States. In the same time period English, most commonly (22 percent) in Catholic News Service there was an 8.5 percent increase in Catholic Spanish. My parish follows the trend exactly. SEPTEMBER population. More people go to fewer and big- We offer a fifth Sunday Mass in Spanish. General Intention: That all It is good to be average. At least, I used to ger parishes. According to the CARA study, 92 percent teachers may know how to com- think so. The Official Catholic Directory listed of the parishes in the United States have a municate love of the truth and My parish is almost precisely average in 19,431 parishes in 2004. Five years later, it priest on staff. This means that an incredible instill authentic moral and spiritual terms of size. listed 18,674 parishes. That means that 757 8 percent of U.S. parishes are now without a values. We have 1,162 regis- parishes closed in just five years. priest. Missionary Intention: That the tered households. The U.S. From what I can observe, parishes tend to But more and more parishes have a perma- Christian communities of Asia may national average in 2010 be closing in the Northeast and Midwest and nent deacon. My parish has two permanent proclaim the Gospel with fervor, opening in the South and West. I have friends deacons and two men in training to be dea- was 1,167. That is accord- witnessing to its beauty with the ing to a study done by the in Iowa, Maine, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania cons. Today, 41 percent of U.S. parishes have joy of faith. Center for Applied who are all pastoring more than one parish or a permanent deacon. The number of perma- Research and the a consolidated parish formed from several nent deacons is increasing, while the number Apostolate at Georgetown smaller ones that were closed. I also have of priests continues to decrease. Daily Offering Prayer University in Washington, friends in Florida and the Carolinas who are I could not live without our deacons and Jesus, through the Immaculate D.C., funded by the Lilly Daly pastoring huge new parishes. deacons in training and their wives. Heart of Mary I offer you my Endowment. In our area, the Mid-Atlantic state of According to CARA, the number of dioce- prayers, works, joys and sufferings If we could just get five more households, Maryland, we are experiencing more popula- san priests declined 25.3 percent in the 25 of this day in union with the Holy we would be precisely the average-size tion growth than parish closures. No parish years from 1985 to 2009. In the next 25 Sacrifice of the Mass throughout Catholic parish. nearby has closed, but we have a mini-boom years, from 2010 to 2035, it is projected that the world. I offer them for all the According to the CARA study, the average in population because of the expansion of the the number will decline even faster, by 34.5 intentions of Your Sacred Heart: parish grew from 855 families in the year nearby Navy base. percent. the salvation of souls, reparation 2000 to 1,167 in 2010. Again, my parish My parish is also average in the number of There were 29,483 diocesan priests in the for sin and the reunion of all tracked the average growth exactly. We had Masses celebrated, and that number is United States in 2009. In 25 years the num- Christians. I offer them for the about 800 families at the turn of the millenni- increasing. ber will be 12,520, according to CARA. intentions of our bishops and of all um. Just more than half of U.S. parishes (51 So my parish is average today. Apostles of Prayer, and in particu- Why are Catholic parishes growing? percent) offer four or more Saturday If we remain average over the next 25 lar for those recommended by our There are two reasons: population growth vigil/Sunday Masses in English. years, we will probably see many more peo- Holy Father this month. and parish closures. My parish has four Sunday Masses in ple in the pews, more Sunday Masses cele- The frightening factor is the huge reduction English. A decade ago, most parishes did not brated in more languages and eventually no Answers from Page 14 Puzzle: in the number of parishes. CARA says that offer four or more Sunday Masses. resident priest. 1. Saul, 2. 2, 3. David, 4. King of the from 2000 to 2010, there was a 6.6 percent Increasingly, U.S. parishes also offer at If I am still alive in 25 years, I will not Jews, 5. Herod, 6. King of kings and reduction in the number of Catholic parishes least one Mass in a language other than want to be average. lord of lords, 7. Pharaoh. Page 18 AUGUST 2011 The Angelus Culture: Books & Film Personal story tracks U.S. Church before, after Vatican II "The Spirit of Vatican II: A History of Catholic ing of age of Catholicism in the United phy and personal stories of the congregations Reform in America" by Colleen McDannell. States and U.S. Catholicism in the universal and dioceses through which the author's fam- Basic Books (New York, 2011). 304 pp., $26.99. church, Colleen McDannell's "The Spirit of ily moved -- from the Second World War Vatican II" will be a warm and welcome marriage of her parents before the council, Reviewed by Brother Jeffrey Gros, FSC reprise. For those for whom the council and through their travels and developments in the Catholic News Service its prehistory is known only from the elders' years during and after the council, including stories and the history books, this will be a their relationships to the church, the culture One of the monumental moments of global vital and engaging introduction to how life and the particular congregations in which history, secular or religious, in the 20th cen- was lived on the ground and how the faith they were active in their life. tury is the Second Vatican Council of the evolved in congregations, families and com- The book shows how the council was Catholic Church. It was an event that had a munities across this country. received by faithful Catholics, as we see the rich and deep prehistory and continues to The book is a personal tale, woven around author's mother moving from family focus cast its long shadow down the halls of the the mother, family and congregations of the during the period of the council, engaged in world's future. author. However, it a volume richly informed rosary circles in her parish to engagement in For those who lived through these years by the history and theology of universal liturgical participation and small group Bible and remember the resurgence of religion Catholicism and the details of the council after World War II in America and the com- debates, as well as by the history, demogra- (Please See VATICAN II/20) Aliens get in the way of good western ‘America’s Church’ NEW YORK (CNS) -- When character. aggressive extraterrestrials attack a That term, if also tells story of rise ramshackle 19th-century frontier it had meant village in "Cowboys & Aliens" anything to a of Catholicism in U.S. (Universal), the hopelessly out- minister of gunned townsfolk are -- not sur- Meacham's "America's Church: The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and Catholic Presence in the Nation's Capital" prisingly -- perplexed. "Who are ostensible by Thomas A. Tweed. Oxford University Press (New York, these celestial invaders, armed stripe, would 2011). 365 pp., $35. with machines that can fly," they have been seem to wonder, "and why are exclusively Reviewed by Hugh J. McNichol they interrupting our Western?" associated with While judgments may vary as to the Catholic Catholic News Service the aesthetic success of this exper- clergy, and iment in genre bending, this much therefore with In "America's Church," can be said with certainty: the supposed Thomas A. Tweed, a profes- Interludes of harsh violence, rang- "errors" of the sor of religious studies at the ing from brutal fistfights to more Church of Daniel Craig University of Texas in high-tech mayhem, restrict the Rome. Yet Austin, gives us a long over- appropriate audience for director Absolution, we due historical overview of Jon Favreau's adaptation of Scott learn, is also the name of the very ful or otherwise, because he's just the crucial components of Mitchell Rosenberg's graphic town Meacham shepherds. back from an alien abduction that American Catholicism that novel. In the same conversation, left him with a bad case of amne- led to the establishment of So, too, do some tacked-on but Meacham seems to suggest that sia and a strange bracelet on his the Basilica of the National dubious theological trimmings. being true to ourselves is more wrist. Shrine of the Immaculate These come courtesy of the two- important than following God's The film contains intense, some- Conception in Washington. bit burg's resident preacher, plan for us, though his phraseolo- times gory violence, including tor- Over the years, the basilica Meacham (Clancy Brown). gy -- as supplied by no fewer than ture, brief partial nudity, ritual has come to represent many Though the filmmakers have five credited screenwriters -- is too drug use, about a half-dozen uses things to various groups done enough research to create an diffuse to pin down precisely. of profanity, as well as a few within the American atmospheric, if downbeat, evoca- On the receiving end of crude and some crass terms. The Catholic Church and a historical overview of the politi- tion of the Old West, their Meacham's discourse is one of the Catholic News Service classifica- cal and social intrigues that were part of its construction inquiries -- or, perhaps, the origi- two flawed heroes of the piece, tion is L -- limited adult audience, and completion are part of that rich tapestry. nal author's -- do not seem to have ex-outlaw Jake Lonergan (Daniel films whose problematic content Taking a historical chronology that illuminates the extended to the Protestantism that Craig, pictured)), a man who -- as many adults would find troubling. multiple groups, clergy and laity alike, that advocated prevailed amid the tumbleweeds. it develops -- could certainly The Motion Picture Association of the initiation of a national Catholic cathedral, the author That much becomes clear when afford to be well shriven. At the America rating is PG-13 -- parents provides a clear portrait of the intense dynamics at play Meacham talks, incongruously, of moment, however, Jake can strongly cautioned. Some material between the concept of the separation of church and granting "absolution" to another remember nothing of his past, sin- may be inappropriate for children. (Please See CHURCH/20) The Angelus AUGUST 2011 Page 19 Letter from the Bishop The Adult Catechism Promise of eternity makes it Please give generously to the National Collection for the Catholic University of America easier to nurture a lively faith By Cardinal reason and faith - lead us to the same My dear sisters and brothers in Christ: Archbishop of Washington God who is all truth. Human reason, however, has limits that are intrinsic to I appeal to you today to give generously to the National Collection for The Catholic In the parable of the sower and the its very nature: it is finite, easily swayed University of America in Washington, D.C. which will be taken on the weekend of seeds, Jesus likens the word of God to by prejudice, emotion and misunder- standing, its conclusions are often September 3-4, 2011. the seed and the ground on which it falls to our human hearts. Unfortunately, the wrong. Catholic University is unique as the national university of the Catholic Church and the seed can wither Revelation, on the other hand, is God's only higher education institution founded by the U.S. bishops and chartered by the because it does not word breaking into our world to help us Vatican. As such, it has a special responsibility to educate future leaders for our Church take deep root or see directly and immediately the truth. and our nation. In this sense, The Catholic University of America belongs to all of us in because it is entan- Not that revelation is free from misuse the Church, regardless of where we live. gled in weeds, or or abuse, it often happens that some will The financial sacrifices required of Catholic parents to provide a truly Catholic college because it is tram- quote the Scriptures for their own pur- education are enormous. All of the funds received through this collection underwrite the pled under foot. poses. But when the meaning of God's financial aid program at the university. Simply put, your contribution directly benefit stu- Only the seed that revelation is presented and authenticated dents at Catholic University from all over the United States, including our own diocese, falls on good ground by the teaching Church under the guid- by funding scholarships for those who would not otherwise be able to attend. Last year, grows and flourishes. ance of the Holy Spirit, we know we nearly 1,500 students at CUA received scholarship support through the funds raised via We live in an age Wuerl have a sure guide to the truth. the National Collection for Catholic University. that prides itself on the The Catechism teaches us that the sins I sincerely thank you for your past generosity and ask you to give generously to this power of human reason and our ability against faith include voluntary doubt year’s collection. May God bless you. to develop technology so that we about the faith or a refusal to assent to it. advance the human condition far beyond A difficulty in understanding an article Your servant in Christ and Mary that of our predecessors. In the enthusi- of the faith is not the same as a volun- Most Reverend Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI asm for science and in the exultation of tary doubt. Even the question that can Bishop of San Angelo human reason, there is the danger that arise, "how is this possible?" is not the we lose the perspective that faith brings same as a doubt or a refusal to assent to and that we may even be tempted to see the faith. faith and reason in contradiction to each The United States Catholic Catechism other. for Adults reminds us that "God has Pope: Summer novels are fine, but In dealing with faith under the heading given us the virtue of faith, which is a of the "First Commandment," the personal response to the Lord's don’t forget to pick up the Bible, too Catechism of the Catholic Church touch- Revelation of his holiness, love, beauty es on the tension that can be introduced and transcendence" (Ch. 25). We offer CASTEL GANDOLFO, (CNS) -- for someone who has never read an entire between faith and reason. When exalted our assent of faith to all that God While there's nothing wrong with a bit of book of the Bible. disproportionately, reason can lead to reveals, all that his Church defines and light reading in the summer, reading a book The short ones the pope suggested were atheism which the Catechism points out all that is presented by the Church in her or two of the Bible also can be a relaxing -- Tobit, "an account which contains a very "is often based on a false conception of ordinary and universal Magisterium as as well as enlightening -- vacation activity, elevated sense of family and marriage," human autonomy, exaggerated to the Christ's way to salvation. Pope Benedict XVI said. Esther "in which the Jewish queen -- with point of refusing any dependence on The Catechism of the Catholic Church "Naturally, many of the books of litera- faith and prayer -- saves her people from God" (2126). At the same time, we are goes on to list a number of sins against ture we pick up during vacation are for a extermination," or Ruth, the story of "a for- reminded in the teaching of the Second the faith. "Heresy is the obstinate post- diversion, and this is normal," he said Aug. eigner who knows God and experiences his Vatican Council that "The Church knows baptismal denial of some truth which 3 as he held his weekly general audience in providence." full well that her message is in full har- must be believed with divine and the town square at Castel Gandolfo. The three books, he said, "can be read in mony with the most secret desires of the catholic faith, or it is likewise an obsti- With some 4,500 visitors and pilgrims less than an hour." human heart" (Gaudium et spes 21, 7). nate doubt concerning the same; aposta- present for the audience, the gathering was Longer, "true masterpieces," he said, The most extensive treatment of the sy is the total repudiation of the too large to be held in the courtyard of the include the Book of Job, "which faces the relationship of faith and reason that the Christian faith; schism is the refusal of pope's summer villa. great problem of the suffering of the inno- Church has presented in recent years is submission to the Roman Pontiff or of The human need to relax is something to cent; Ecclesiastes, which is striking for the the encyclical letter Fides et Ratio pub- communion with the members of the be thankful for, the pope said, because "it disturbing modernity with which it discuss- lished by Pope John Paul II in 1998. Church subject to him" (2089). tells us that we were not made only to es the meaning of life and of the world; and While over a decade has passed, the The commandment to recognize God work, but also to think, reflect or simply to the Song of Songs, a stupendous symbolic clarity and truth of the encyclical remain. and to have no other God is the starting follow, with our mind and heart, a story we poem of human love." The pope goes into great detail on the point for our faith life. Secure in the can identify with or even lose ourselves in The pope said that by reading the Bible, rooting of both faith and reason in God's realization that God is and that God and so find ourselves enriched." and not just novels, "moments of relaxation wisdom. We approach wisdom, knowl- loves us, we can proceed with our life's Pope Benedict said, "The Bible is a little can become not only moments of cultural edge, our understanding of reality journey hopefully anticipating the prom- library born over the course of a millenni- enrichment, but also nourishment for the through the use of our intellect but also ises of our faith that some day we shall um," and some of the books inside are very spirit that increases knowledge of God and through the free gift of God's revelation. live forever in the love of God. short. They would be a great place to start dialogue with him in prayer." Since the truth is one, how we arrive at it does not change the truth. Both roads - Page 20 AUGUST 2011 The Angelus SPIRIT CHURCH (From 18) (From 15) spirit, I think Jesus meant, are those people through the prismatic view of the con- who have lost their way spiritually. And for struction of a national shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary that not only united who’s barely making ends meet. those young twentysomethings who are state, the internal intrigues between mem- American Catholics but allowed them to Spiritual poverty can be as detrimental to eager to leave home to “make a go of it on bers of the U.S. Catholic hierarchy and display the many political, social and reli- people as fiscal, material poverty. their own,” when so many of them leave the devotional needs of multiple segments gious assets they bring collectively to The man’s daughter may be eating every home, they leave behind the one item that of various Catholic ethnic groups that American society in the 20th century. day and she may consider herself happy, but would make their lives so much more man- desired a symbol of their Catholic identity Often when we Catholics visit the there’s something in this scenario that’s just ageable — their faith. in the nation's capital. national shrine in Washington, we neglect not “Big Picture” for the young woman. So when you say your prayers tonight for In a detailed and remarkable manner, to remember the great struggles on many The man tells me he is not even sure his the poor in spirit, remember those young the author narrates the individuals, groups levels that allowed American Catholics to daughter knows who God is. He and his people who are trying to find their way. and events that successfully overcame achieve a presence in the United States on wife raised their daughter in the Church, but Pray that they might take up their faith obstacles of internal Catholic Church pol- equal par with other religious denomina- now it seems it didn’t take. again. Having it along for the ride makes itics, governmental and bureaucratic red tions. The narrative history presented by People keep telling my friend that the journey so much more rewarding. tape, the shortages of the Second World Tweed shows not only the struggle because she was raised in a good family, Remember that old bumper sticker from War and many other unforeseen problems endured by American Catholics in achiev- she’ll come back. the 1970s: “God is my co-pilot.” We need to finally provide a home for American ing social and political harmony, it also What’s more, the poor in spirit encompass to slap a few of those on some broken down Catholicism that incorporated the multi- illustrates the great advances toward more than just those among us who are cars of young adults these days who think cultural notions and ideals of a growing Catholic theological understanding that depressed and saddened by life. The poor in they’re doing fine flying solo. American Catholic Church. Most interesting are the various unrelat- were made in the 20th century and con- ed groups such as Catholic schoolchild- tinue in the present day. ren, Catholic women, various influential "America's Church: The National DROUGHT American prelates and multiple groups Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and representing Catholic immigrants that Catholic Presence in the Nation's Capital" (From 1) "I have a lot of medical expenses," he joined forces to finance, plan and finally is a significant work of historical scholar- said. "I have to rely on friends for trans- achieve the magnificent edifice we today ship that exposed the monumental tasks food from the Food Bank," Kyle Clement portation." call the Basilica of the National Shrine of that accompanied not only the building of said. "We also get individual and church "I also get food stamps," Homan said. the Immaculate Conception. a Catholic place of worship, but also the donations of food." "But they do not last all month." Through his exposition of the various great skills employed by American Those seeking help must fill out an appli- Sheri Davis, 44, said she has terminal dynamics of these many groups, Tweed Catholics to become a civil and religious cation that involves financial information. cancer. She put out her hands to show a big presents an interwoven historical redac- presence in the nation's capital and in all "We also do a check to see if the person lump on one of them. tion of the story of American Catholicism aspects of American society. has received help from other organizations "I was told that I had 12 months to live," recently," Valerie Clement said. she said. "I have used up seven of those." VATICAN II On a typical Tuesday, the Clements, "We are both just waiting for tomb- (From 18) parishes across the U.S., during a period along with numerous volunteers will hand stones," Homan said. when the author's parents gave them the out about 20 boxes of food. Davis said she had worked in the health opportunity of providing a window on The pantry's volunteers work many hours care field for many years, but also had held study. It shows how the current polariza- the experience of this diversity in getting boxes of cereal, canned goods, other jobs. tion can be traced to the variety of lead- Catholic schools, parishes and dioceses. paper towels, bread and even frozen food Asked if she was getting any disability ership styles of those returning from the The last two chapters develop the ready as people line up for aid. payments or retirement, Davis said: council, from resistance and foot-drag- emerging role of the laity and lay con- "We have to limit it to every 30 days," "I am fighting for those now." ging on the part of some bishops to seri- science formation in the wake of the Valerie Clement said. Diana Bailey, 49, said she had worked in ous educational programs and promotion 1968 birth control encyclical and as the "We had 19 applications and filled all but health care for about 15 years. of the renewal of the spiritual life of the more recent sex abuse scandal came to two on Tuesday," Valerie said. "Two did not "I am now unemployed," Bailey said. "I church in the spirit of the council. light. The last chapter reflects on the qualify." find it very difficult to ask for help, but I Above all, the book demonstrates the legacy of American Catholicism as it Shannon Lewis came to Loaves & Fishes have to pay my rent and utilities." positive effects of the council in the enters the 21st century and some of the for help when she was not able to provide She said that after those necessities are spiritual lives of laypeople and congre- author's personal reflections. for herself. Now, she seeks to help others. paid, there is little money for food."The gations where it was implemented with The United States may be a minor part "Now, I am a volunteer," Lewis said. "I food I get here last about three weeks," she vigor and fidelity. of global Catholicism, in spite of the have been stocking shelves now for about a said. "I do get some food stamps." The book consists of eight chapters, secular influence of the nation in which year." Bailey said she found out about Loaves the first three setting the stage recount- it lives. However, it provides a fascinat- Those seeking help shared stories of ill- & Fishes through calling 211 A Call for ing the immigrant church, the move to ing story of the Spirit's action in one ness or unemployment — or both. Help. the suburbs and early stirrings of renew- moment of history in one corner of the Gregory Homan, 54, was one of the first When Kyle Clement was asked why he al even before the council opened in worldwide Christian movement. For the to fill out an application when the doors and his wife had taken on the task of feed- Rome. The story is traced through the depth of scholarship and intimacy of this opened a little early on Tuesday. ing the poor and heading up the Loaves & author's three generations of progenitors narrative we can be grateful. "I have had all kinds of health problems, Fishes, he quoted from Matthew 25:35. and the parish dynamics in which they - - - including heart surgery," Homan said. "I "Jesus said 'when I was hungry, you fed lived out their Catholicism. The fourth Brother Gros, a member of the am drawing disability, but that is not me, when I was poor, you clothed me.'" chapter deftly summarizes the council's Brothers of the Christian Schools, is res- enough." "We try to follow that example," he said. debates and its decisions. The next two ident scholar in Catholic studies at He said that at one time he took care of chapters outline the complexity and Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill. his parents while he was working. diversity of the council's reception and implementation in different dioceses and The Angelus AUGUST 2011 Page 21 SAMBI ACT (From 2) (From 5) knew Archbishop Sambi very well and he gave great service to the entire Catholic Church in the U.S. and was always very helpful in the PPACA does not create new Sambi,” Pfeifer said. “I knew assisting me as Bishop of the Diocese of San Angelo.” pressures to exclude these partici- Archbishop Sambi very well and ‘I pants from the PPACA’s plans or he gave great service to the -- Bishop Michael Pfeifer programs. entire Catholic Church in the My brothers and sisters, for all U.S. and was always very help- of us who call ourselves prolifers, ful in assisting me as Bishop of his heart." of the Gospel." now is the time to express our faith the Diocese of San Angelo. May God grant During the homily, Bishop Lambiasi said He said the archbishop dedicated his entire in action by contacting our U.S. him eternal peace and guide our Holy Father Archbishop Sambi was a man who lived the life to serving God and the church, "working Representatives by mail, phone, or as he names a new Apostolic Nuncio for the values of mercy, faith and mission. in many difficult places to bring the concern fax. The message we need to deliv- US." The bishop read from a spiritual testament of the church and to share the mysteries of er is clear and simple: please co- Bishop Francesco Lambiasi of Rimini Archbishop Sambi had written in May and redemption with different peoples, always sponsor H.R. 1179, the Respect for presided over the Mass and over the arch- told mourners, "the password to enter into with an authentic priestly spirit and joyful Rights of Conscience Act. This bishop's burial near his parents in the town his spiritual testament is 'mercy,'" because availability." measure ensures that the rights of cemetery. the archbishop's life was "the story of mercy While he worked in , Cuba, conscience of all participants in The funeral Mass began with the reading received and given." Algeria and Nicaragua, among other places, our nation’s health care system will of a telegram of condolence from Pope Speaking at the end of the Mass, the archbishop is best known for "his capable be respected. Benedict XVI, who said the archbishop had Archbishop Becciu expressed his condo- and diligent activity as apostolic nuncio in The Department of Health given "generous service to the in lences to Archbishop Sambi's family and to the Holy Land and in the United States of and Human Services (HHS) needs different countries" during his long service as the people of Sogliano al Rubicone, "where America, undertaken in difficult times and in to hear that the elective procedures a Vatican diplomat. he took the first steps of his human and complex and delicate social and ecclesial cir- promoted by Planned Parenthood The pope praised the archbishop's "diligent Christian journey," and to the Diocese of cumstances," he said. and the Institute of Medicine diplomatic and pastoral activity," especially Rimini "where he was formed spiritually and No matter how difficult the challenge, (IOM) are not the kind of basic "in the Holy Land and, most recently, in the culturally and from where he departed to go Archbishop Sambi "showed he was a man of health care that all men, women United States where he worked wisely, to different nations as ambassador of the firm and profound faith, a zealous and fer- and children should be forced by revealing the giftedness of his intellect and pope and messenger of the justice and peace vent pastor," Archbishop Becciu said. law to include in their health cov- erage. If HHS does not listen, it will be especially urgent for Memorial Mass for nuncio will be celebrated Sept. 14 at National Shrine Congress to pass the “Respect for Rights of Conscience Act” (HR WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A memorial Mass for Archbishop approximately three weeks earlier. 1179), to prevent PPACA from cre- Pietro Sambi, who died July 27, will be celebrated Sept. 14 at the On July 29 and 30, his body lay in state at the apostolic nuncia- ating new coverage mandates that Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in ture in Washington and then was transported to Italy for funeral violate insurers’ and purchasers’ Washington. services. moral and religious beliefs. Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. His body arrived at the airport in Rimini, Italy, the morning of Now is the time for action. Conference of Catholic Bishops, will be the main celebrant of the July 31 and was taken to the parish church in his hometown, Contact your U.S. Representatives noon Mass, according to an Aug. 1 announcement by the USCCB. Sogliano al Rubicone, where a prayer service was held that evening by phone by calling the U.S. The 73-year-old Italian archbishop, apostolic nuncio to the United and another was scheduled for Aug. 1. Capitol switchboard at 202-224- States since February 2006, died at Johns Hopkins Medical Center Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer will represent the Diocese of San 3121 or email in Baltimore from complications related to lung surgery performed Angelo at the Memorial mass. http://capwiz.com/catholicbishops/i ssues/alert/?alertid=51861501 . WYD

(From 7) younger -- members of choirs from actual World Youth Days themselves." "Dear brothers and sisters, don't be around the world -- will sing the hymns Talking about the experience in afraid of silence outside and inside our- "We'll wake the young people with at the Mass. at WYD 2008, he said, "It was quite sim- selves, if we want to hear not only the mariachi music" the morning of Aug. 21, Blessed John Paul was the pope with ply the common joy of faith that carried voice of God but also of those who are hours before the pope arrives to celebrate the reputation for rallying and energizing us through and that made it possible for close to us, the voices of others," he said. the final Mass at the Cuatro Vientos mili- thousands of young Catholics and partic- hundreds of thousands of people to Yago de la Cierva, executive director of tary airport, he said. ularly for drawing energy from them. remain in silence before the sacrament World Youth Day Madrid, said that while "Young people will come to World But in a passage that sounds like he and so to become one." organizers, priests and even the pope can- Youth Day to celebrate with the Holy was surprised about the impact that the Pope Benedict has insisted that real, not control what the Holy Spirit does in Father," he said. "If they did not want to celebration had on him, Pope Benedict even prolonged moments of silence be the lives of the young pilgrims, they must attend a liturgy in the pope's , they told an interviewer, "these youth days added to every liturgy he celebrates. be serious about preparing an atmosphere wouldn't be coming." have actually turned out to be a genuine Visiting Sulmona, Italy, in 2010, he where the Spirit's action can be recog- Young women and men will proclaim gift for me." said, "We live today in a society in which nized. the Scripture readings at the Mass and In the book "Light of the World," he every space, every moment must be "One important thing is to take great read the prayers of the faithful; seminari- told Peter Seewald that he was struck by 'filled' with initiatives, activities and care with the liturgy, so the young will ans will fulfill the role of altar servers. the "intense joy" and "the spirit of recol- sound," so that there is no time for listen- say, 'Wow, the Mass is beautiful,'" he Up to 6,000 singers 25 years old and lection that, amazingly, pervades the ing and dialogue. said. Page 22 AUGUST 2011 The Angelus SCHOOLS

(From 11) and are guided by the best teaching of Simply put, Catholic Schools provide and teachers, parents and all school per- our Catholic Church as they deal with so the opportunity to celebrate the Eucharist sonnel for all that they do to provide for To deal with the complexities of our many theological and pastoral issues that more often. Catholic Schools integrate a solid academic and Catholic formation modern world, our Catholic Schools add overlap into the general teaching in our the celebration of Eucharist into the cur- for all of our students. I encourage the growth in faith to growth in intellectual schools. Catholic schools bring a faith ricula, on a daily, weekly, or monthly parishes close to these Catholic schools development. In our Catholic Schools, dimension into every part of a school basis. to encourage our parents to send their students guided by their well-prepared day, not only in religion classes, but also What a great blessing it is for our stu- children to these Catholic Schools. Our teachers are enabled to confront the ques- into math, discipline, sciences, history, dents to be able to take part often in the schools are happy to negotiate on the tions of life in an environment where and extracurricular activities—in every- celebration of the Eucharist, because the tuition for each student. they can feel safe to experience the ques- thing that happens in the Catholic Eucharist is at the heart of Catholicism, The challenge in our parishes is to sup- tions and doubts that lead to a mature School. as Pope John Paul II reminded us. John port our Catholic schools financially, faith. This faith is expressed in living An enormous gift that is given to stu- Paul II told us: “The Church was born of through volunteer work, and by encour- good, moral lives based on biblical prin- dents in Catholic Schools is the opportu- the Paschal Mystery …for this very rea- aging all the people of the cities where ciples and the wise and constant teaching nity to take part often in the Mass, and to son the Eucharist, which is in an out- we have Catholic schools to make a of our Catholic Church. receive our Lord and Savior in the standing way the Sacrament of the Catholic School a choice for their chil- Students of Catholic Schools do not Eucharist. Our Catholic Schools provide Paschal Mystery stands at the center of dren. I am deeply grateful to all those in just learn about their religion at a certain the opportunity for our students to partic- the Church’s life.” our Catholic Schools for what they do to time allotted to the teaching about reli- ipate in this greatest prayer of our Thank God that we have three maintain and make strong the Catholic gion, but more importantly teachers of Catholic religion at least once, or many Catholic elementary schools in our Schools of our Diocese. students in all their classes are influenced times during the week, and to receive our Diocese, and I am very grateful to our by the teaching authority of the Church Lord often. priests, the superintendent, the principals MISSAL

(From 7) not merely gathering together on Sunday “The Lord be with you.” The response It is not dependent on the priest or the to be entertained by the priest and the will be changed from “And also with deacon, whether he is right, wrong, or The Mass has been celebrated since the deacon, or the choir, but we are worship- you,” to “And with your spirit.” Up indifferent, but puts all our hopes on Last Supper and has evolved into the ping God! That is the ultimate reason to front, that does not seem like a big Jesus and his intentions to minister to the prayer we have today. The Mass is not use the best translation (language, word- change. In the old response “you” con- people of God and to receive His forgive- something static that never moves or ing or phraseology) that is possible—to notes what the priest or deacon personal- ness. changes, but is dynamic, alive, constantly worship God. It is a more formal ly feels at this time. Does it depend on The other texts of the New Roman growing with the guidance of the Holy response, a literal rendering of the origi- his mood, or what he had for breakfast Missal, from the opening prayer to the Spirit through the bishops, the successors nal Latin texts, to express them more this morning, or how the parish council dismissal, have been translated with the of the apostles, doing their job as Jesus accurately in English. Pope Paul VI, in meeting went last night, and all of the same vigor so that we express our feeling charged them to do. What could be more an address to translators in 1965, human element and feelings about a bit more elaborately and poetically in a meaningful to God the Father than to explained: “…the language should “you?” The new response, “your spirit,” way that the worship of God will be set receive His Son back to Him through the always be worthy of the noble realities it does not mean his own personal spirit but apart from the language of the “street and offering of the Mass? signifies, set apart from the everyday the priest or deacon’s spirit of ordination, marketplace,” and returned to the mean- With an understanding of the Mass, we speech of the street and the marketplace, which when conferred, tied them to the ing of the original Latin text. The simple want our prayer to be as perfect as it can so that it will affect the spirit and enkin- Spirit of Christ through the Holy Spirit. answer to all of the questions regarding be so that we may worship God through dle the heart with love of God.” This removes any human weakness, con- the changes is “So that we are able to the Son in the best way we can. We are Let us use the most picked-on change, nection, or intention. It makes it about pray at our best.” the response to the priest or deacon’s, what Jesus Christ wants for humankind. POPE (From 1) when World Youth Day was begun in introduce anything that would be viewed ble -- after the example of Jesus Christ -- Manila in 1995, it attracted over 5 mil- as progressive or against the traditions of and you have always shown special love greatest leaders ever.” lion people, which some experts have Catholicism. for the poor and defenseless, bringing to Pope John Paul II, beatified in 2011, speculated was the largest single gather- In a 2003 thanksgiving Mass celebrat- all a spark of God's truth and love. You brought people closer to the church sim- ing of Christians ever. ing the 25th anniversary of his pontifi- have proclaimed God's will fearlessly, ply by bringing himself closer to the peo- The closest the pope came to the cate, then Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, even when it was in opposition to what ple. Known as the Traveling Pope, he Diocese of San Angelo was when he who would one day succeed him, people thought and desired.” made trips to 129 countries and logged made his pilgrimage to San Antonio in addressed the gathering. Pope John Paul II was beatified by the 1.1 millon miles. His pontificate 1987. That event gathered some 350,000 “You have crossed the continents of the Church on May 1, 2011. stretched from 1978-2005, second only to worshipers, and 24 years later remains spirit, often far from one another and set Pope Pius IX’s papacy. the single largest event ever organized in against each other, to bring strangers “50 Years: The Story of the Diocese “Pope John Paul II took the Church to the state of Texas. close, to make the distant friends, and to of San Angelo” can be pre-ordered (see the people,” Pfeifer said. “He placed a Known as much as for his travels, he make room in the world for the peace of Pg. 24 for details), or it will also be great emphasis on youth, especially early will also be remembered as a staunch Christ,” Ratzinger said of Pope John Paul available at the diocese’s 50th anniver- on, and started World Youth Day.” conservative defender of the faith. II. “You have spoken to young and old, sary Mass, October 16, 2011. An event that continues to this day, Rarely, if ever, did Pope John Paul II to rich and the poor, powerful and hum- The Angelus AUGUST 2011 Page 23 ROMMEL CALDAROLA (From 14) we have. (From 9) A beautiful memory and I know how I feel, and I only knew after playing hockey with friends. positive effect on others will Melissa Mularo Blum in passing. I can't I was left speechless. It was hard to imagine her family's anguish, having gone that help? Or would she think imagine them having so much happiness live longer than grief in the through such highs and lows only eight that her possible betrayer was that would disappear without warning. hearts of loved ones. months apart. mocking her? Ms. Mularo, now Mrs. Blum, as I If there's any consolation, it's this: One way or the other, I never learned, had returned to work. She had Melissa may have lived for only 31 years, heard from her again. spent a lot of time driving for her job, and baby that she had already named Madison but her beautiful memory and the positive As Congressman Anthony loved feeling the baby move. Everyone Michelle. Instead, that's the day she died effect that she had on countless others will Weiner's recent misguided talked about her strength at a time of great of "natural causes." last far longer. She set an example by tweeting illustrates, we live in difficulty. During her funeral at St. being herself. She was a good person. an era when people can throw themselves intimately and Then came June 17, the day she was to Church in Bayville, N.J., Father Kevin It's our job to follow in her footsteps. go with her mother, mother-in-law, sister Keelin said that she died of a broken heart. creepily into the lives of and sister-in-law to see a sonogram of the It's not a great answer, but it's the only one strangers. Sending obscenity-laced phone missives without even DOYLE hearing the recipient pick up the phone and say "hello" is but one (From 17) ful to attend Mass on Sundays age, infirmity or disability -- excused by such circumstances, example. and holy days of obligation. attendance at Mass would be a they can, at home, unite them- In the old days, an angry letter municant last week and was (I believe that your memory grave burden. I am regularly selves to the Mass by reading had to be written, stamped and looked at as though I were may have confused this obliga- amazed (inspired, really) by peo- the prayers and scriptural pas- dropped in the mailbox, provid- crazy. I am now 80. Is there tion with the rule on fasting; that ple who are elderly or unwell sages for the day, watching Mass ing cooling-off time. And peo- such a rule? (Norfolk Beach, rule requires Catholics to eat and who risk life and limb by on television, and, in many ple usually signed their names; Va.) only one full meal, and not to coming to Mass even on winter's parishes, by having Communion only cowards refused to stand eat between meals, on Ash worst days, and I am continually brought to them by parish volun- behind their convictions. Wednesday and Good Friday, telling them that they don't have teers. A. There is no such rule. The Today the blogosphere, even but it applies only to Catholics to. Catechism of the Catholic the Catholic blogosphere and between the ages of 18 and 59.) Many people, though, are (Questions may be sent to Church (No. 2042) states as the my cell phone, fill with angry, It's important to clarify, uncomfortable excusing them- Father Kenneth Doyle at askfa- first precept of the church, with- often misdirected anonymity, though, that the obligation to be selves, so they probably would [email protected] and 40 out any reference to age, the unleashed by a finger click. present at Mass does not apply do best to speak to a priest who Hopewell St., Albany, NY obligation of the Catholic faith- It's not a good thing. to those for whom -- because of could put them at peace. When 12208.) SANDOVAL ANNIVERSARY (Para 8) Similarmente, la devoción a Nuestra del siglo veinte. Un sinnúmero de már- (From 8) Señora de La Caridad en Cuba originó tires masacrados por regímenes repre- profundo sentido de lo sagrado, con apariencias de la Virgen a Juan y sivos contribuyeron su testimonio church. So does the mix of races and cultures sym- reconocimiento que el mundo es santo, Rodrigo de Hoyos, indígenas tainos, y poderoso. Teólogos y pastoralistas bolized by the motto "many faces in God's house." probablemente la más antigua y pro- a un esclavo africano llamado Juan desarrollaron nueva teología y eclesi- Always a poor church, often seen as mission ter- funda certeza del mundo amerindio”. Moreno. ología, en especial comunidades cris- ritory, the Latin American church proclaimed its En vista de cómo el mundo moderno Padre Daniel Groody, de la congre- tianas de base y la opción preferencial own missionary message in the last half of the ha contaminado el suelo, agua y hasta gación de la Santa Cruz, quien trabajó por los pobres. 20th century. Countless martyrs massacred by el aire que respiramos, amenazando la muchos años con campesinos latinos Para una iglesia que, con algunas repressive regimes contributed their powerful testi- destrucción del planeta, esta creencia en el valle Coachella de California, excepciones, históricamente se había mony. Theologians and pastoralists developed new tiene gran relevancia. halló aspectos de religión pre-colom- aliado con los ricos y poderosos, fue theology and ecclesiology, especially basic Fuentes describe la religión lati- biana en su perspectiva universal y un cambio extraordinario, en particular Christian communities and the option for the poor. noamericana como el producto del religión popular. porque surgió de las declaraciones de For a church that, with a few exceptions, histori- encuentro entre la civilización mediter- Aunque en un tiempo creencias y conferencias generales de los obispos. cally sided with the rich and powerful, this was a ránea y el mundo indígena de las prácticas indígenas se consideraban En la segunda de tres conferencias, cel- remarkable change, particularly because it came Américas. Similarmente, la religiosi- defectos fatales, teólogos hoy creen ebrada en Puebla, México, en 1979 y from general conferences of all the bishops. At the dad popular de la iglesia en el Caribe que Dios ha hablado en la historia de asistida por el papa Juan Pablo II, los second of these, held in Puebla, Mexico, in 1979 integra aspectos de las creencias todas las culturas. Por eso, esos ele- obispos declararon: and attended by Pope John Paul II, the bishops africanas de los esclavos. mentos enriquecen la iglesia lati- “Del corazón de Latinoamérica, un declared: La devoción mariana predominante noamericana. Así también beneficia el grito asciende a los cielos con más y "From the heart of Latin America, a cry rises to en las Américas (a Nuestra Señora de mestizaje de razas y culturas sim- más intensidad. Es el llanto de un the heavens even louder and more imperative. It is Guadalupe) originó con el testimonio bolizado por el lema: “muchas caras en pueblo que sufre y demanda justicia, the cry of a people who suffer and who demand de Juan Diego, un campesino azteca. la casa de Dios”. libertad y respecto por los derechos justice, freedom and respect for the fundamental Él trajo el mensaje de la Virgen al Siempre una iglesia pobre, a menudo fundamentales de la humanidad”. Yo rights of man." obispo de la Ciudad de México. El vista como campo de misión, la iglesia estuve en Puebla para reportar sobre la I was in Puebla to report the proceedings. It was papa Juan Pablo II canonizó a Diego latinoamericana proclamó su propio reunión. Fue bello ver los pastores beautiful to see the shepherds acknowledge and en 2002. mensaje misionero en la última mitad reconocer y defender su rebaño. defend their flock. Page 24 AUGUST 2011 The Angelus

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