ISSN: 0029-7739 $ 1.00 per copy THE BSERVER OOfficial Newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford
Volume 80 | No. 43 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org FRIDAY OCOBER 16, 2015 Inside
Seeing the Pope in Cuba pg. 4
Aurora missionaries pg. 5
(Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) At an Oct. 8 assembly, an oversized check represents the grant given by The Dunham Fund to Holy Angels School. From left are: Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner, Board Chairman Ryan Maley, Holy Angels Principal Tonya Forbes, Holy Angels pastor, Father Michael Lavin, Bishop David Malloy, Adrienne Gilla, Becky Barr and Julie Smith. Students soon will bene t from a STEM program at the school that will be made possible by the gift.
Update on synod pg. 10 Gift of Excitement, Growth Quick News Comes to Holy Angels School BY AMANDA HUDSON Holy Angels students will be- News editor gin to experience a new STEM curriculum being made pos- AURORA—Their principal sible by a grant from the Dun- almost levitated right in front ham Fund. of him, Michael Kagan, dioc- An oversized, ceremonial esan superintendent of Catho- check for $188,614 was present- lic Schools, told the students of ed to Forbes and students by Holy Angels School at an as- Ryan Maley, chairman of the sembly the morning of Oct. 8. Dunham fund, joined by board Indeed, whether she is talk- members Robert Vaughan, Mi- ing with Superintendent Kagan chael Morcos and Mark Truem- or others about her tour of an per. STEM stands for Science, existing STEM program, Prin- Technology, Engineering and (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano) cipal Tonya Forbes glows with Math, and it is a curriculum excitement and anticipation of that holds a special place in the A Saintly Gift Given the 2016-17 school year when mission of the Dunham Fund. Bishop Malloy enjoys visiting with Holy Angels students at the presen- U.S. President Barack Continued on page 3 tation assembly celebrating a substantial gift to the school. Obama presented a gift to Pope Francis during his visit to the White House in Washington Sept. 23. The gift Annual Mission Appeal Helps Universal Church was one of the two original DIOCESE—This year’s an- ica Appeal provides funds for The Catholic Home Missions keys from the 1809 home in nual Mission Appeal collection seminarian studies, as well as Appeal supports the evangeli- Emmitsburg, Md., of Mother will be offered the weekend of formation of religious sisters zation, religious education and Elizabeth Ann Seton, the fi rst Oct. 24-25 at parishes across and brothers, and lay teachers. ministry training efforts for American to be canonized a the Diocese of Rockford. It also supports pastoral proj- more than 80 dioceses in the saint. This 2015 Combined Collec- ects to help believers through- United States that are designat- tion for the Universal Church is out Latin America, sometimes ed as home missions. See also: This Issue one collection for several mis- as the only resource available www.usccb.org. sionary efforts: to individual parishes. See also: The Black and Indian Mis- Bishop Malloy ...... 2 www.usccb.org/latinamerica. sion Collection continues 141 Headliners ...... 3 In the world Our sister diocese, the Dio- years of service among black, Diocesan ...... 4-5 World Mission Sunday sup- cese of Chulucanas in Peru, Indian, Eskimo and Aleute Around the Diocese ...... 6-7 ports the life-giving presence also benefi ts from this appeal, communities. See also: www. of priests, men and women reli- (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec) Young Observer ...... 8-9 using the funds to train lead- blackandindianmission.org. Sister Kateri Mitchell, a Mohawk gious and lay catechists serving Nation/World ...... 10-11 ers and promote their Diocesan and a Sister of St. Ann, is the among the suffering and poor Membership Faith Forum ...... 12 Pastoral Plan. See also: www. executive director of the Tekak- of missions around the globe. Viewpoints ...... 13 diocesisdechulucanas.org. Organization witha Conference. The Black and For the Record ...... 14 In Latin America In the United States Some 563 people participat- Indian Mission Collection is part Media Arts ...... 15 The Church in Latin Amer- Continued on page 3 of the annual Mission Appeal. 2 FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2015 | The Observer
We Are Called to Proclaim The Observer (ISSN 0029- 7739), is published weekly, That Every Life is Worth Living except fi ve times a year by the Diocese of Rockford, BY BISHOP DAVID J. MALLOY 555 Colman Center Dr., P.O. uring this month of October we worth living. is a gift that has a purpose and is worth liv- Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125 are celebrating Respect Life As we witness the natural world around ing. Phone: 815/399-4300; Fax Month. This is an opportunity us change with the seasons, we can also As Christians and Catholics we have 815/399-6225. for each of us to call to mind recognize that there are different seasons great reason to hope, even in the darkest Periodical postage paid at Dhow very precious the gift of life is, and throughout life. The joys of spring time and days of suffering. Rockford, Ill., and additional how each of us — as members of the hu- the glory days of summer are not separate First, we know that God sent His Son, Je- mail offi ces. man family and the Christian community realities from the fading days of autumn sus Christ, into the world and allowed Him POSTMASTER: send address — is called to value life and commissioned and the darkness of winter, but part of the to experience suffering. And suffer, He did. changes to The Observer, 555 to protect it wherever life exists. cyclical nature of creation, each season As we experience suffering in our lives, we Colman Center Dr., P.O. Box Pope Francis has often lamented that we having value and purpose. So too, each know that we do not experience this alone. 7044, Rockford, IL 61125 are now living in a “throw away” society. and every life is worth living in the seasons We, in fact, can fi nd meaning in our suffer- For ADVERTISING information: He has noted “Human beings are them- of joy and happiness, and also in times of ing when we unite ours to Christ’s. Contact The Observer at the selves considered consumer goods to be suffering and even pain. We also have great reason to hope, in the address above or call 815/399- used and then discarded. We have created a It is in these times of hardship, pain, or midst of suffering and even death, because 4300; fax 815/399-6225, E-mail: kmccarthy@ ‘throw away’ culture which is now spread- suffering that we might be most tempted to winter does not last forever. We hope in the rockforddiocese.org. ing.” (Evangelii Gaudium, N. 53). take control of life, to take control of exis- resurrection. With our eyes set on Christ’s The theme that the bishops of the United tence itself, in ways that violate the dignity suffering on the cross and the heavenly Send NEWS information to The Observer at the address or fax States have given our nation to explore this with which God has created us. We wit- goal of eternal life, we can weather the sea- number above; send email to Respect Life Month is “Every Life is Worth nessed this earlier this month as, tragically, sons of life with courage and hope. Observer@rockforddiocese. Living.” Life is a gift, a gift given to ev- California became the fi fth state in our na- That understanding of the value of life org; or fi ll out a form at ery person in existence and every person tion to make assisted suicide legal. gives greater meaning to our efforts to http://observer.rockforddiocese. who has ever existed by our Creator. Life Experiencing pain or watching another comfort the suffering, the lonely or those org/contact-us. has been given to each of us, not by chance suffer can be very diffi cult. But we know who don’t fi t in. Just as we must see God’s Subscription rate $28.00 per or happenstance, but because the Author that because we are held in existence by presence in ourselves, we must always see year (48 issues); Canadian of Creation has a purpose for each of us. God’s love that even in these moments, life it in others even if there is something about and Pan American $29; other At every moment, through every season of has purpose and life is worth living. Even them physically or emotionally unattract- foreign: surface mail $37, air life, each of us is being held in existence when one’s health deteriorates quickly, ive to us. mail $97; single copies $1. by God’s love. Because of this we can be when a person is not seen as a “contrib- As we continue through this Respect The Observer Online digital assured that as long as there is life, God has uting” member of society by the world’s Life Month, let us remember to proclaim subscriptions are also available. an intentional purpose for that life. How- standards, when an unborn child receives with our very lives that every life has val- Publisher: ever brief, however long, every life has val- a diagnosis indicating he may not live for ue, every life has purpose, and every life is Most Reverend David J. Malloy ue, every life has purpose, and every life is much longer — even in these seasons, life worth living. Editor: Penny Wiegert News Editor: Amanda Hudson Features and Multimedia The Editor: Sharon Boehlefeld Pope Support the Synod With Prayer Circulation/Proofreading: From the Oct. 4 Angelus in St. Peter’s Square Susan Sabrowski, Keith on ... Ludolph BY POPE FRANCIS Accounting: Jill Bonk (CNS photo/Claudio Peri, pool via Reuters) Advertising and Marketing: Dear Brothers and Sisters, and operate in all its beauty is also the love which is given many children who are hun- Kevin McCarthy Good morning! and its strength in today’s to spouses in the Sacrament of gry, abandoned, exploited, Production and Web world. Moments ago in St. Peter’s Ba- Marriage. It is love that nour- forced into war, rejected. It is Administrator: Gary Haughton ishes their relationship, through silica, the eucharistic celebra- This Sunday’s Liturgy presents heartbreaking to see images Contributing Writers: Bishop joy and pain, untroubled and tion, with which we opened the again the fundamental text of of unhappy children, with a Emeritus Thomas G. Doran, diffi cult moments. It is love Ordinary General Assembly of the Book of Genesis on the bewildered gaze, who fl ee from Msgr. Eric Barr, Father John that gives rise to the desire to the Synod of Bishops, con- complementarity and reciproc- poverty and confl icts, knocking Slampak, Father Kenneth bear children, to await them, cluded. ity between man and woman Wasilewski, Keith Ludolph, welcome them, raise them, at our doors and on our hearts, (cf. Gen 2:18-24). Therefore begging for help. May the Lord Lynne Conner, George Weigel, The Synod Fathers, coming teach them. It is the same Father Ronald Rolheiser, — the Bible states — a man help us to be not a society- from every part of the world leaves his father and his love which, in today’s Gospel, Tony Carton, Pat Szpekowski, fortress, but a society-family, and meeting around the Suc- mother and cleaves to his wife, Jesus shows toward children: Margarita Mendoza cessor of Peter, will refl ect for “Let the children come to me, able to welcome, with appropri- and the two become one fl esh, Publication Dates: Weekly three weeks on the vocation do not hinder them; for to such ate rules, but to welcome, to that is, one life, one existence except that in 2015 there will be belongs the kingdom of God” and the mission of the family in (cf. v. 24). In this unity, spouses always welcome, with love! no issues on Jan. 2, May 29, the Church and in society, for (Mk 10:14). pass on life to new human I invite you to support the July 31, Oct. 30 and Dec. 25. a careful spiritual and pastoral beings: they become parents. Today let us ask the Lord that works of the Synod with prayer, discernment. We will keep our News Deadlines: Usually, 10 They participate in the creative all parents and educators of so that the Holy Spirit may days before publication date. gaze fi xed on Jesus so as to power of God himself. But be the world, as well as the whole render the Synod Fathers fully identify, on the basis of His mindful! God is love, and one of society, make themselves Ad Deadlines: Usually, 10 docile to His inspiration. Let us teaching of truth and mercy, participates in His work when instruments of welcome and days before publication date. the most opportune paths for one loves with Him and like of that love with which Jesus invoke the maternal interces- Offi cial information on the poli- cies, activities, and positions the appropriate commitment of Him. For this purpose — St. embraces the littlest ones. sion of the Virgin Mary, uniting us spiritually to those who, at of the Diocese of Rockford is the Church with families and Paul states — love has been He looks into their hearts with released only in the pages of for families, so that the original poured into our hearts through the tenderness and solicitude this moment, in the Shrine of The Observer, or in state- plan of the Creator for man and the Holy Spirit who has been of a father and of a mother at Pompeii, recite the “Prayer to ments from the Diocesan woman may be implemented given to us (cf. Rom 5:5). This the same time. I think of so Our Lady of the Rosary.” Offi ce of Communications and Publications. The Observer uses recycled Don’t miss the daily refl ection weekdays (about 6:58 a.m.) on WREX-TV, Channel 13, Rockford paper and is recyclable. Our Mission is the mission Top o’ the Morning with Bishop Malloy of the Church itself — to Listen to archives anytime at http://observer.rockfo rddiocese.org. Click on Bishop Malloy on the top left side of the page. spread the Gospel through Brought to you by Savant Capital Management | Fitzge rald Funeral Homes | Vineyard Books and Gifts | Illinois Bank & Trust contemporary means of Diocesan Offi ce of Communications and Publications | The Observer | Offi ce of Charitable Giving, Diocese of Rock ford communications.
And the Wednesday refl ection during the Spanish newscast Listen to archives anytime on Member of: (5:30-6 p.m.) on My Network TV, Channel 17.2, Rockford Facebook at Diócesis de Rockford and Periódico El Observador, or Minuto de Meditación on Twitter, @DiocesisRockfor Brought to you by Savant Capital Management | Diocesan Offi ce of Communications and Publications | El Observador The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2015 3
Headliners Gift of Excitement, Growth Comes to Holy Angels School
From page 1 deep heart of gratitude.” make the Dunham family very The bishop encouraged stu- proud,” she concluded. Established in 1996 by John dents to “work really hard to According to Principal Dunham, the fund has awarded profi t as best you can” from Forbes, the STEM program over $5 million to STEM ini- the upcoming STEM program, will be offered to all grade tiatives in the last fi ve years, and to appreciate the sacrifi ces levels at the school, provided Maley said. of the many people, past and once or twice each week, per- “Nearly everything in your present, who built and support haps in special 90-minute class life is technology-based,” he the school. He then led them periods, instead of the usual told the students, pointing to in prayer for “those who have 45-minutes. That is one of careers in science, medicine, been donors, who have been many decisions that will need engineering, and even music generous” throughout Holy to be made this year as the pro- and fi lm-making as benefi ting Angel’s history. (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) gram is set up and prepared to from STEM education. “Thank you for deeming These three mothers of Holy Angels students, from left Adrienne Gilla, launch at the beginning of the Maley, a Holy Angels School Holy Angels as worthy of this Becky Barr and Julie Smith, put together the grant application that next school year. alumnus and parent, expressed award,” said Adrienne Gilla to won a grant from the Dunham Fund. In her tour on Oct. 7 of a his happiness to give Holy Angels the fund board members who STEM curriculum, Forbes students opportunities not other- were present, in her remarks at application was backed with a tough questions” in her pre- watched students charge into wise possible, adding that he was the presentation assembly. lot of consultation and research sentation, Gilla was delight- their STEM classroom. “particularly gratifi ed” that the Gilla and her husband are about the demand for, and need ed when the Dunham board “They all went right to work,” school is committed to operate a alumni of the school and par- of, an elementary-level STEM called the next day with the she says, adding that every stu- STEM program long-term. ents of three Holy Angels stu- program in the area, with a par- happy news of the grant, which dent she spoke with told her, The theme of thankfulness dents. She wrote and presented ticular eye on the possibility of will pay for the equipment “This is my FAVORITE class!” was continued in Bishop David the grant to the Dunham Fund being a “feeder school” for the and training needed to get the That kind of excitement for Malloy’s remarks to students as board, with instrumental help STEM programs at Rosary and STEM program up and run- learning just might make every he reminded them that “part of from two other mothers, Julie Marmion high schools. ning by the next school year. caring educator almost fl oat off Catholic education is to have a Smith and Becky Barr. Their After answering “a lot of “Holy Angels students will the ground. Annual Mission Appeal Helps Universal Church
From page 1 fi nancially whenever they can Rockford Diocesan Priests’ during the year. See also: www. Pension to support currently re- ed last year by designating The onefamilyinmission.org. tired priests and those who will Society for the Propagation of retire in the future. the Faith appeal on the Mission In the diocese Pope Francis, says Bishop Appeal envelope. Members of The Mission Appeal also David Malloy in his message this society pray daily for the supports two Diocese of Rock- for the Mission Appeal, “says Church’s missionary work, of- ford appeals: Catholic Elemen- that our experience of God’s fer their personal crosses for tary School Financial Support love gives us even more joy the redemption of unknown for schools that need help to when we share it with others.” men and women, and donate be fi nancially viable, and the The 2015 Mission Appeal (CNS Photo/John Beale) will soon provide a great op- Nuns sing and wave the ag of Argentina as they wait for the parade portunity to share God’s love with Pope Francis in Washington Sept. 23. The Church in Latin Amer- with Catholics around the ica Appeal helps fund the formation of seminarians, religious sisters world. and brothers and lay leaders serving the Church in Latin America.
(CNS photo/courtesy Ponti cal Mission Societies in the United States) Bishop Wenceslao Padilla of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, celebrates Mass Oct. 19 for World Mission Sunday at Holy Family Church in Shuwoo, Did you know... Mongolia. The bishop says he sees improvements in his country but also sees ongoing need for material and spiritual support. Savant's Social Responsibility portfolio options allow Bishop Malloy’s Knights of Columbus Clergy investors to align their strategies with their faith? Public Schedule Appreciation Dinner, St. Mary Church ELGIN — October 17, Savant Capital Management is a nationally recognized fee-only wealth 10 a.m., Confi rmation, St. ROCKFORD — October Thomas More Church 25, 7:30 a.m., Sunday Mass, management firm that offers integrative investment management and Cathedral of St. Peter financial planning solutions to individuals, families, foundations, trust funds, ROCKFORD — October 18, 7:30 a.m., Sunday Mass, ROCKFORD — October retirement plans and non-profit organizations. Cathedral of St. Peter 25, 11 a.m., Mass for the Catholic Youth Summit, Rock ALGONQUIN — October Start building your ideal future! 18, 12 noon, Mass for the Valley College Call us today for a complimentary portfolio review. Closing of St. Margaret Mary Bishop Doran’s Parish Centennial Year, St. Margaret Mary Church Public Schedule 815 227 0300 savantcapital.com HUNTLEY — October ROCKFORD — October Savant Capital Management is a Registered Investment Advisor. Savant's marketing material should not be construed by any existing 23, 6 p.m., Bishop Arthur 18, 2 p.m., Confi rmation, St. or prospective client as a guarantee that they will experience a certain level of results if they engage in the advisor's services. J. O’Neill Assembly of the Bernadette Church Please contact Savant to find out if they are qualified to provide investment advisory services in the state where you reside. 4 FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2015 | The Observer
Diocesan St. Charles Couple Sees Pope Francis in Cuba By Pat Szpekowski day to Tuesday made it an easy der the care of their grandpar- Observer Correspondent decision,” he added. “We did ents. not want to miss this once-in-a- The family are members of ST. CHARLES—Less than lifetime experience to see Pope St. Patrick Parish in St. Charles, a month before Pope Francis Francis and visit this country.” which has been an integral part would arrive on his apostolic As busy entrepreneurs, both of Alice Williams’ life since she journey to Cuba on September Sean and Alice Williams have was four years old. 19-22, 2015, Sean Williams of their own business in downtown With all of the details in place, St. Charles received a phone call St. Charles, too. He owns and they flew to Miami, Florida, on from a friend, Marcus Daniel, a manages a popular restaurant and Sept. 18. They were introduced tobacconist, in Naples, Florida. pub and Alice owns a dance stu- to the other 70 people on the tour “Marcus had planned a trip to dio and theatre academy, where who arrived from other parts of Cuba for this historic occasion she serves as artistic director. the U.S. and boarded their flight and said there was room for my The Williams’ five children, to Cuba. wife Alice and I to attend if we Jack, Charlie, Caroline, Ada and “From the moment we got off wanted to go,” Sean said. Teddy, who attend schools from the plane in Cuba,” said Sean, “The fact that we were going junior high to second grade, “we knew this was going to be a to be gone for five days from Fri- would remain back at home un- very special trip.” “In Havana,” added Sean, “we (Photos provided) stayed at the Capri Hotel, a very Sean and Alice Williams were seated just ten rows behind the Altar old hotel, that has remained un- when Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Havana City to over 300,000 changed since the 1950s. After people in Havana’s Revolution Square. our arrival, three busses took us The family lost their ranch when cis has a radiant smile,” Alice to the Casa de la Amistad, a beau- Fidel Castro came to power in said. “Sean was able to get closer tiful mansion in Havana City. We 1958 and all of Cuba’s private to Pope Francis,” she said, “but were greeted by President Raul properties were nationalized. there also were many priests Castro’s son Angel Castro, Cuban For the past 18 years, Wright has who were trying to get the atten- statesman Ricardo Alarcon, who traveled to Cuba once a month tion of Pope Francis.” served as Cuba’s Permanent Rep- to re-establish trade between the “We also brought back home resentative to the United Nations U.S. and Cuba. rosaries blessed by Pope Fran- for nearly 30 years and Cardinal “Sean loves Cuba and really cis,” she said. Jaime Ortega.” wanted to go,” said his wife, Al- “Cuba is a beautiful country,” “This took us by surprise and ice. “We couldn’t believe the en- added Sean. “The architecture I immediately thought that we tire trip and how special we were is extraordinary but there is no must be part of something big.” treated.” infrastructure. It is unchanged As it turned out, the Cuban The tour group left at 5:45 a.m. since the 1950s. The people are trip was coordinated for Daniel to attend the Mass which was beautiful, inside and out, and by Florida rancher John Parke held on Sunday, Sept. 20. “We very kind too. As a socialist Wright, grandson of patriarch had to go through security when country, they receive universal Over 20 pristine convertibles of all colors and models were driven by Dr. H.T. Lykes, who joined them we entered education and guides who took Sean and Alice Williams and other members of their all on the tour. The family had the area,” Al- “From the moment we healthcare tour group on a private drive through Havana. They went to the house owned a 15,000-acre spread in ice continued. but as many of Ernest Hemingway, drove through the streets meeting residents, Cuba that was regarded as one of got off the plane in Cuba, “Unbeliev- people told and gathered together by the 65-foot tall Christ of Havana statue the most productive cattle ranch- ably, we sat we knew this was going us, ‘we don’t carved of white marble and completed in 1958. es in the Western Hemisphere. just ten rows to be a very special trip.” have a lot, behind the but we have altar and in — Sean Williams enough.’” front of the As they ROSARY press. Behind them were over reflected on their trip, the Wil- 300,000 people. The Mass with liams couldn’t help but think HIGH SCHOOL Pope Francis was so beautiful. about the Cuban people and how Even though it was in Spanish, their lives will change with the A Catholic, College-Prep High School for Young Women we had a program and it was so lifting of the embargo. “It might easy to follow the Mass.” take time to bridge the gap,” said She added that “it was wonder- Sean. “Most Cubans have their ful to see how excited the people own small businesses. Since I were to see Pope Francis.” Ap- own a restaurant, I was happy OPEN proximately 30 percent of Cuba to see that the government is is Roman Catholic. now partnering with the Cuban HOUSE Sean and Alice noted that people who wanted to have their the altar was set in Revolution own restaurants. They will be For 5th– 8th grade students and their families Square and behind it were large able to keep their profits after ex- photos of Fidel Castro and revo- penses and taxes.” Sunday, October 25 lutionary Che Guevarra which Sean has already planned an- are permanently positioned on other trip to Cuba this November Noon the government buildings. with Marcus Daniel to see more They were able to go behind of the country. “The people are the altar after Mass. “Pope Fran- amazing and I felt totally safe,” SHADOW DAYS Call today to schedule PROSPECTIVE PARENTS Q&A POLANDPOLAND PILGRIMAGEPILGRIMAGE November 17, 9 a.m. JUNEJUNE 20—28,20—28, 2016 ENTRANCE EXAMS $150$150 EarlyEarly RegistrationRegistration DiscountDiscount (Reg. $3449 - $3549) ChicagoChicago -- OrlandoOrlando $3299*$3299* -- PhoenixPhoenix – LA - SanSan Diego $3399* December 5, 8 a.m. PerPer PersonPerson –– DoubleDouble Occupancy Scholarship-Qualifying Exam AllAll InclusiveInclusive –– AirAir – Land – Hotels – Tours *Lunches*Lunches – – LoveLove OfferingsOfferings –– TripTrip Insurance—SaltInsurance—Salt Mines- Additional January 9, 2016, 8 a.m. $250$250 Deposit Deposit HoldsHolds YourYour Space—RegistrationSpace—Registration Deadline Dec. 14, 2015 NowNow RegisteringRegistering Singles—Couples—FamiliesSingles—Couples—Families 901 N. Edgelawn Drive | Aurora, IL | 60506 DeaconTravelDeaconTravel MinistriesMinistries 630.334.5065630.334.5065 oror [email protected]@DeaconTravel.org 630-896-0831 x12 | www.rosaryhs.com www.DeaconTravel.orgwww.DeaconTravel.org The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2015 5
Diocesan ‘40’ Prolife Documentary Coming Soon to Crystal Lake’s Raue Center CRYSTAL LAKE—Right to civil rights issue of our time. as: Lila Rose, the president of When: Wednesday, Oct. Life McHenry County and Pro- “40” gives voice to both sides Live Action; Dr. Alveda King, 21, 7-9 p.m. — doors open at Life Champions have teamed fairly and lets women speak for Director of African-American 6:30 p.m. up to present the documenta- themselves through experience Outreach, Priests for Life; Where: Raue Center for ry — “40” — an inspirational on the reasons for their firm Abby Johnson, former Planned the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., movie that examines the effects convictions about abortion. Parenthood abortion clinic di- Crystal Lake of abortion on our nation over “40” highlights well-rea- rector; Rebecca Kiessling, Pro- Tickets: Adults $5; Stu- the last 40 years. soned secular arguments life speaker on being conceived dents free (appropriate for It was produced by John Mo- against the pro-choice position in rape; Jeanne Monahan, pres- 8th grade and up) rales and endorsed by David and provides heartfelt testimo- ident of March for Life Edu- Tickets: Raue Box Office, Bereit of 40 Days for Life and nies from post-abortive women cation and Defense Fund; Dr. (815) 356-9212, open from Father Rocky Hoffman of Rel- and men. Day Gardner, president of the 12 noon-4 p.m. evant Radio. It was previously The film also reports on the National Black Pro-Life Union; shown on EWTN Television. youth at the annual March for Ryan Bomberger, founder of Kelsey Hazzard, president of The film is age appropriate Life as the generation that will Radiance Foundation; Keith Secular Pro-Life, and others. for Grade 8 and above. end abortion. Mason, co-founder of Per- Actress Jennifer Cadena “40 is an emotionally power- It features inspiring stories sonhood USA; Joe Scheidler, Movie Reviews. narrates the film, and award- ful and intellectually stimulat- and deeply personal interviews founder of the Pro-Life Action The film presents abortion as winning media composer Sean ing must-see movie., says Mov- with many of the biggest names League; David Bereit, National the most important human and Beeson wrote the original mu- ieguide, The Family Guide To in the Pro-Life movement, such Director of 40 Days for Life, sic scores. Prayer Breakfast Welcomes New Evangelization Author Year of Consecrated Life For a religious, to advance on the path of obedience means to abase oneself in service, that is, CRYSTAL LAKE—The an- A Youth Rally for ages 12 nual McHenry County Prayer to take the same path as Jesus, who “did not deem equality with God a thing to be grasped” and up will take place the day (Phil 2:6). By emptying Himself, He made Himself a servant in order to serve. — Pope Francis Breakfast will be held this year before on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 on Saturday, Nov. 7, begin- p.m. at Marian Central Catho- Missionaries of the ning with Mass celebrated by lic High School auditorium, Bishop David Malloy at 7:30 1001 McHenry Ave., Wood- Sacred Heart (MSC) a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle stock. Free, but registration Provincial House: Aurora, Il- Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta is required at website: www. linois Ave., here. It will continue with mchenrycountycatholics.org Who we are: We are an or- the prayer breakfast and pro- or with your parish youth min- der of Roman Catholic priests gram from 9-11 a.m. at Holiday istry leader. and brothers founded by Fa- Inn Crystal Lake, Route 31 at ther Jules Chevalier in 1854 in Three Oaks Rd. on EWTN, and has launched Issoudun, France. Our order Both the breakfast and a a pastoral initiative called is based on the spirituality of youth rally (see box) will fea- “Hearts Afire: Parish-based the Sacred Heart, focusing on ture keynote speaker Father Programs for the New Evange- building healthy relationships Michael Gaitley, a member lization.” with God, self, and others. We of the Congregation of Mar- The Nov. 6 Youth Rally is believe that encountering God ian Fathers of the Immaculate free of charge. The Nov. 7 can transform lives and heal Conception. Father Gaitley is Prayer Breakfast is $35 per per- relationships. Father Chevalier (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson the director of the Association son, with tables of 10 available gave the MSC the motto “May Father Joseph Gleixner, MSC, served for many decades in Papua New of Marian Helpers, a spiritual for $350. Questions or if you the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Guinea islands before coming back to the MSC headquarters in Aurora benefit society, and author of must pay by check, call Cathy loved everywhere.” Today, we where he serves as the local superior. several books including “33 at 815-338-9495 or send email: also follow a mission statement, Days to Morning Glory.” He [email protected]. Web: “we love as Jesus loved.” United States Province of the ons. Others conduct special preaches retreats across the www.mchenrycountycatholics. Where we serve: As a mis- MSC specially supports activi- retreat programs. Still others country, frequently appears org. sionary order, more than 1,900 ties and missions in Colombia proclaim and live the compas- MSCs have brought the Gospel but also in other countries in the sion of the Sacred Heart by go- to 54 countries, provided pasto- South Pacific, South Asia, and ing to our missions overseas, New Documentary On ral care to others in their spiri- Africa. most of which are in poor and tual journeys, fought for social How we serve: All MSC developing nations. We take Mary Coming to ABC justice and human rights, and have different roles in our order. vows of poverty, chastity, and served the poor, the alienated, Some of our members serve obedience as the members of a NEW HAVEN, Conn.—A Mary. The indigenous people and those without hope. The parishes, hospitals, and pris- religious order. new documentary film narrated were amazed how the image by actor Jim Caviezel offers revealed important elements of original insights into the details, the Christian faith through na- story and impact of the 16th tive symbols — an actual codex Pilgrimage to France with Fr. Brian Grady: century apparition of Our Lady — that they could understand. of Guadalupe — one of the most Most experts and historians recognizable religious icons in affirm that the image miracu- March 10-19, 2016 the American hemisphere. lously imprinted on the tilma The Knights of Columbus- resulted in the conversion of Lourdes — Paris — Lisieux — Normandy produced film, Guadalupe: millions to the Catholic faith. The Miracle and the Message, The image itself has long Tomb of St. Thomas Aquinas — and more! paints a comprehensive and in- been puzzling to the scientific spiring picture of the history, community, since it has been facts and legacy of the image of shown to exist without hav- The cost for this 10 day pilgrimage is Our Lady of Guadalupe. ing been painted, has survived $3359 per person and includes: As part of ABC’s Visions and despite extreme age, adverse Values Series, the documentary conditions and a bombing. The will have a broadcast window image exhibits features remi- l Round-Trip Airfare from Oct. 11 to Dec. 10. niscent of photographs, even The film delves into the in- though it appeared hundreds of l Hotel explicable existence of the im- years before photography. Beautiful views from Lourdes including l Tours age that appeared on the tilma For information about the Our Lady of Lourdes (cloak) of an indigenous con- film, including local broadcast Basilica l Partial meals! vert named Juan Diego, who, times and the DVD release, and the Grotto. over the course of four days visit www.guadalupethefilm. in December 1531, received a com or follow the hashtag Call (815) 459-3033 for a flyer or more information: series of visions of the Virgin #guadalupethefilm. 6 FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2015 | The Observer
Around the Diocese
What’s Up Freeport Deanery Save the Date Margaret Mary McDonnell Hall, Wed Oct 21 111 S. Hubbard. Sponsor: Life Nov 2 in the Spirit. Info: John Morici, CRYSTAL LAKE Deadline for Nov 6 What’s Up (for All Souls’ 847/915-0223, [email protected]; Mass of Remembrance: events Nov 9-Nov 15) Day, 6:30 p.m., St. Thomas the Mary Ann Wat, 708/475-3653 Apostle Church. Remember and cel- ebrate deceased loved ones. Small BATAVIA photos, mementos will be placed in Marriage and family: Holy Cross ELGIN front of the altar during candle-light- St. Christopher room, 2300 Main Halloween festival: 5:30-7:30 ing and music before 7 p.m. Mass. St., 7 p.m. Topic: Preaching the p.m.; St. Laurence School, 572 Info: 815-455-5400. Gospel of Marriage and of the Standish St. Food, games, “Just DEKALB Family Today. Speaker: Dr. Conor Dance,” cake walk, bingo, adults- Holy Souls talk: St. Mary Ministry D. Hill. only-golf-ball-drop and more. Center, 329 Pine St., 6:30 p.m. “The Cost: $12. Info: 847/468-6100, Holy Souls in Purgatory and A Guide CRYSTAL LAKE to Saving Grace” with author Susan stlaurenceschool.com (Photo provided) Prolife film: “40,” 7-9 p.m., Raue Tassone. Followed by refreshments, Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams American Heritage Girls Troop IL8510, St. Mary Parish-East Dubuque, fellowship and booksigning. St. Adults $5; Students free (ap- Sat Oct 24 participated in AHG’s National Day of Service. The girls completed propriate for 8th grade and up). about 40 Infant Bereavement Momento Bracelets for the Preemie Proj- Nov 3, 7 GALENA Tickets: Raue Box Office, 815- ect. The Preemie Project provides comfort and support to critically ill AURORA Marian film: “Full of Grace” film, 356-9212, open 12 noon-4 p.m. Italian dinner: Rosary Sports infants and their families in newborn intensive care units in Iowa. Mindframe Theater in Dubuque, Nov. ROCKFORD Boosters Annual Italian dinner 3, 7 p.m. and Nov. 7, 10 a.m. Full of for parents, alumnae and friends. Grace follows Mary of Nazareth in Respect Life Night: Cathedral tivities, all of which promote a drug for widowed men and women at her last earthly days. The evening of St. Peter, 7 p.m. An evening of Cocktails at 6:30, dinner at 7:30 prevention and wellness message Nazareth Retreat House. Space is p.m. Evening includes dinner, priz- to youth. “Back the Badge” activi- includes the film and a Q&A with great speakers and lively discus- limited. Info: 708-354-7211, Email: the executive producer, Eric Groth. es and raffles. Cost: $30 per per- ties. Miss Illinois and Miss Wiscon- sion. Topics include End of Life [email protected] Tickets at www.odbscreenings.com. issues, Women’s Reproductive son. Register before Oct. 21. Info: sin will preside over the fair and Cost: $12 plus online fee. Health and Refugee Resettlement. www.rosaryhs.org join the Rockford Fire Department Speakers: Father Ken Wasilewski, in presenting awards to children in Sun Oct 25 Nov 5 Diocesan Ethicist; Mary O’Grady, the Rockford Area who have won ROCHELLE R.N., Fertility Care Practitioner; BATAVIA the Fire Department’s Prevention AURORA Holiday bazaar: 57th Annual Holi- Blood drive: Holy Cross St. Chris- day Bazaar, “Gather Here with Pat Winn, Director of Catholic Poster contest. Info: Paul Perrone, Open house: noon; Rosary High topher room, 2300 Main St., 7:30- Grateful Hearts,” St. Patrick parish Charities; Janet Biljeskovic, Im- 815/222-4349. ptperrone@sbc- School, 901 N. Edgelawn Dr. For 11:30 a.m. Walk-ins welcome. center, 244 Kelley Dr. Includes a migration Services and Refugee global.net parents and their daughters in coffee hour from 9-10 a.m.; bakery Resettlement Program Director for Bring photo ID. Info: 815/879- grades 5 through 8. Begins with a goods, ethnic foods, artisan crafts Catholic Charities. 4750. Miracles talk: Holy Family, 4401 program in the auditorium followed and home business products will be Highcrest Rd.,1-4:15 p.m. Author on sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Creamed by presentations in each academic turkey on a biscuit dinner will be and MiracleHunter.com creator, Fri Oct 23 ROCKFORD department. Meet students, faculty served 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Carry outs Fun fair: 26th annual Red Ribbon Michael O’Neill, delves into the and staff and learn about athletic and deliveries available. Cost: $7 for ALGONQUIN Drug Prevention Fun Fair, 11 a.m.- world of miracles and the role they and extracurricular activities. Info: lunch; $25 for immediate family, chil- Prayer meeting: 8-9:15 p.m., St. 3 p.m. A variety of games and ac- play in the lives of the faithful. Info: www.rosaryhs.org dren 3 and under, free. Raffle tickets 815/877-7551; Website: www. for cash, gift certificates and prizes all on sale. Drawings at 1 p.m. Info: Submit Online: Parish, school and organization publicists may holyfamilyrockford.org; or email: Marmion Academy, 815/562-2370 send news and photos using interactive forms at The Observer web- [email protected] Oktoberfest: 1000 Butterfield Rd., 7-11 p.m. site http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/contact-us. Click on Submit German fare dinner 7-8:30 p.m. Nov 5-8 Events and News. (You may attach one picture per form.) Submis- AURORA Oct 24-25 with live music and dancing from sions will be forwarded to El Observador and to the diocesan calendar. Broadway musical: Beauty and 8:30-11 p.m. Craft beer, wine, si- the Beast at Rosary High School’s Submit by Mail: Send mail submissions to The Observer, P.O. Box BATAVIA lent auction, raffles and more un- McEnroe Auditorium, 901 N. Edge- 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. Joyful Again: Registration is der the stars. Cost: $40 per person lawn Dr.Show dates Nov. 5-7 7:30 Deadline is 10 days before publication. open for a retreat and workshop p.m., Nov. 8 2 p.m. Cost: $10 adults; (21 and older) and includes dinner $8 for students, senior citizens and and two drinks. Info: Terri Rios children. Saturday features a pre- 630/966-7666; www.marmion.org show wine tasting with hot hors 54th Annual d’oeuvres, photos with the cast, and dessert reception during inter- BARRINGTON mission. Pre-registration required. Ham Dinner & Country Kitchen “Brunch for Belle” and the cast is Veterans retreat: Coming Home planned for Sunday at noon. Veterans Retreat, 8 a.m.-6:30 ST. WENDELIN CHURCH p.m., Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat Nov. 6 House. For adult family members CRYSTAL LAKE 18 S. Linn, Shannon, Ill. of military veterans, active duty Charismatic Renewal: 8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. event; St. or reserves. An opportunity to Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1023 McHenry Sunday, October 18, 2015 gather with other military families Ave. Speaker: Jim Murphy, Catho- who “get it.” Info: Dave Harman lic evangelist, lay preacher and Menu includes: at [email protected] or master storyteller. Sponsor: Catho- HAM MASHED POTATOES BEANS COLE SLAW Em Bataille at em.carol@comcast. lic Charismatic Renewal Services. Free; offerings accepted. Info: Linda net, ComingHomeRetreats.org or ROLLS AND A VARIETY OF HOMEMADE PIES Daniel, [email protected], Dinner will be served from 1-5 p.m. (1st come — 1st served) 847/381-1261. 815/264-3240. ROCKFORD Carry Outs are available all day at the back door. Lead Like Jesus: Father David STERLING Beauvais and Dick Kunnert will Adults — $9.00 Handicap Annual turkey dinner: Sacred lead a Catholic Vision for Leading Children 6-12 years — $4.00 Heart, 2224 Avenue J. Menu in- Like Jesus Encounter workshop at Accessible cludes roast turkey, potatoes and Katie’s Cup, 502 7th St., 8:30 a.m.- Children 5 and under — Free 4:30 p.m. A fee of $79 includes all gravy, vegetables, rolls, salad materials, lunch and snacks through bar and dessert bar. There will be the day. Some scholarships are Drawing for a Quilt a drawing for a handmade quilt available. Info: www.YeshuaLeader. and a 50/50 cash raffle with pro- com; 815-871-1420, or send a check Quilt: “Irish Chain” — Queen Size ceeds going to the Pro-Life trip to payable to Yeshua Institute, 208 E. Made by a lady from St. Wendelin North St., Durand, IL 61024. The Chicago next January. Cost: $8 deadline to register is Oct. 30. adults; $5 children; family $25. Donation is $1.00 each. – Drawing will be at 5:00 p.m. WOODSTOCK Info: 815/625-1134; sheartoffice@ Youth rally: 7 p.m.; Marian Central There will also be a “Country Kitchen” bake sale gmail.com Catholic High School, 1001 McHen- ry Ave. For students sixth-grade to with a variety of homemade “goodies.” college and their parents. Speaker: Find more events on The Observer Father Michael Gaitley, MIC. Free. Doors will be open at 12:30 for the Bake Sale. Catholic Newspaper Facebook Info: http://mchenrycountycatholics. org/youth-rally. Good Food Good Fun Raffle Good Friends page and the diocesan calendar page at www.rockforddiocese.org Continued on page 7 The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2015 7
Around the Diocese
Save the Date McHenry Deanery News On Sept. 26, Marian Central Cath- olic High School, Woodstock, Nov. 7 CRYSTAL LAKE inducted 32 students into the Prayer breakfast: 9 a.m., Holiday Bishop Lane Chapter of the Na- Inn Crystal Lake, 800 S. Rte. 31. tional Honor Society. They are: Preceeded by 7:30 a.m. Mass, St. Jacqueline Josephine Chmiel, Thomas the Apostle, 451 W. Terra Alexis Elizabeth Daniello, Nicho- Cotta Ave. Sponsor: McHenry Coun- ty Catholic Prayer Breakfast. Speak- las Ray Edwards, Daniel Elder, ers: Father Michael Gaitley, MIC, Jacob Bennett Fiedler, Connor and Bishop David Malloy. $35 per Grieg, Keeley Elizabeth Hamill, person; $350 per table of 10. Info: Haley Grace Hartmann, Alayna http://mchenrycountycatholics.org Patricia Herbst, Saige Marie Jager, SOMONAUK Monica Raquel Juarez, Morgan Garage sale: St. John the Baptist Leigh Litterer, Leabin Markowski, Church annual Christmas Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Parish Kelly Ann Mink, Jack Mosinski, Ja- Center, 130 West LaSalle Street. cob Clarence Noe, Madeline Anne Peters, Rachel M. Prus, Victoria Sun Nov 8 Ashley Roberts, Edward Salvador, AURORA Jack Thomas Schneider, Matthew (Photo provided) Open house: Marmion Academy, John Schneider, Kristopher Thomas Shepard, Nathan Adam Tappen, Julia Eleanor Tompkins, Claire Elizabeth Van Der Bosch, Mary Elizabeth We- 1000 Butterfield Rd., 1 p.m. For pro- spective students and families. En- geschiede, Lindsey Michaela Willis, Gabrielle Marie Wingett, Jakub S. Wojtas, Anne Catherine Elizabeth Yuk, Mary Caroline Elizabeth Yuk. ter through the Regole Field House. A comprehensive look at Marmion AURORA Deanery NEWS Academy. Prospective students can also meet the members of the Ad- ministration, faculty members and current students while touring the campus. Info: 630-897-6936 Nov 14 CRYSTAL LAKE Magnificat Breakfast: Guest speaker: Lu Cortese, foundress and executive director of St. Joseph Ra- dio. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Crystal Lake, 800 South Rt. 31. Lu’s heartfelt witness will testify to life’s challenges and rewards of how “let- ting go and letting God” resulted in powerful miracles of conversion and faith. Tickets: $20. Mail order (Photo provided) must be received by Nov. 6. Mail a Marmion Academy, Aurora, Battalion Commander AJ Rechenmacher self addressed stamped envelope (center) leads the JROTC Corps of Cadets in a Pass-in-Review at the with check for ‘Magnificat-McHenry annual Sabre Ceremony. Marmion Academy’s JROTC program hon- Chapter’ to Dee Slowey 8709 Shade ored 40 cadets with military promotions at the annual ceremony on Tree Circle, Village of Lakewood, IL 60014. Include your phone number Sept. 18. These senior cadets were presented with a sabre (officers) or (Photo provided) on the check. Or call 815-893-4061. a sword (sergeants) by their parents and family members as they were The Rosary High School, Aurora, Volleyball Program held its annual Tickets also at Bell Tower Books at promoted to the highest ranks available in the JROTC program. The Spike Out Cancer on Sept. 29 during the Rosary vs. Mother McAuley Church of Holy Apostles in McHenry following are Marmion’s JROTC student leaders for the 2015-16 school volleyball matches. Raffles, Silent Auction, 50/50, and fan games were or The Little Way Bookstore in Crys- year: AJ Rechenmacher, Harrison Kearby, Valen Piotrowski, Anthony enjoyed during the special night of league volleyball dedicated to tal Lake. Visit magnificatmchenry. Preziosio, Joseph Fremgen, Kyle Yorke, Jake Miller, Mark Powell, Dave com for more info. cancer awareness and raising funds for the Visiting Nurse Association. Carrano, Michael Witte, Matthew Kowalkowski, Benjamin Rydecki, Be the Match bone marrow registry was on site and registered new Andrew Burroughs, Samuel Kluber, Matthew Villa, Patrick Woodford, bone marrow donors while fans and players made cards for cancer Going on Now Quinn Turcich, William Zidek, William Hickey, Alexander Jaffe, Michael patients. Cancer survivors in the stands were recognized throughout Middendorf, John Tate, Matthew Fletcher, Jerod Hirner, Baylor John- the evening and presented with a pink rose from a volleyball player. Oct 17 son, Joseph Duffield, Jack Purcell, Matthew Woodcock, David Petty- The Rosary Freshmen team got in the spirit of the evening with pink MCHENRY john, Connor Mach, Jack Saloga, Michael Szalek, Michael Zidek, Ian uniforms worn by all levels during the evening. Pictured is Sister Ger- Murder mystery: Holy Apostles Valaik, Brian Miller, Omar Espinosa, Joshua Ruddy, Jonathan Young, aldine stopping at the Make a Card for a Cancer Patient table to help Marriage Ministry’s Murder Mystery Benjamin Michel, and Nicholas Funk. Night, “Murder at the Deadwood Sa- varsity team members who were making cards. loon,” 7-11 p.m. in the Father Sherry Parish Center, 5211 W. Bull Valley Road. For ages 21 and older. Admis- Join Father David Peck sion is $5 plus an appetizer or snack to share. A cash bar; costumes are encouraged. Info: 815-385-5673. FOOTSTEPS OF ST. JOHN PAUL II & HIGHLIGHTS OF POLAND Oct 18 AURORA DURING “THE YEAR OF MERCY” June 12-22, 2016 Chargerfest: Celebrate 20 years of Aurora Central Catholic High School PP on Edgelawn Drive. Mass at 11 a.m., Spiritual Leader Dbl. Occ. Father Peck invites you to join followed by food and live entertain- Father David Peck $ ment from 12 noon-3 p.m. Backyard Pastor, St. John Neumann in witnessing these barbeque food. Music by The Cav- 4299 St. Charles, Illinois $4,428 w/credit card ern Beat, a Beatles tribute band. inspiring highlights Tickets: $35 for adults and $15 for Pilgrimage Includes: students/children. of St. John Paul II’s POLAND. SAVANNAH All flights Deluxe motor-coach 54th Annual Ham Dinner: St. Wen- Mountain train to Gubalowka Peak His birthplace in Wadowice delin, 18 S. Linn. 1-5 p.m., carry-outs available. Ham and all the trimmings. Salt Mine tour and Water rafting His favorite shrines Country Kitchen bake sale. Cost: $9 Nine nights first class accommodations Zakopane where he loved to hike adults, $4 children 6-12, free chil- (Photo provided) dren 5 and under. Queen-size quilt Norb Rozanski, Deputy Grand All breakfasts St. Faustina’s Convent drawing: $1 per ticket. Knight of Cardinal Bellarmine Six dinners including farewell Polish dinner Czestochowa Council #4849, Holy Angels, Lunch at the Divine Mercy shrine Oct 18-19 GENEVA Aurora, recently presented a Masses in shrines and special sites. St. Maximilian Kolbe Miracles program: “Do You Believe check from the council to Tonya in Miracles?” program, St. Peter, Forbes, principal of Holy Angels — Specializing in faith-based journeys 1891 Kaneville Road. 6:30-9 p.m. School. The gift will be used for CINDY NICOLOSI TRAVEL — Serving all your travel needs Learn what science has to say about the Guardian Angel Fund, which miracles. Free. Info: 630-232-0124; Cindy Nicolosi, CTC [email protected] Preview: sciencetestsfaith.com/ provides tuition assistance to StPeterGeneva families. 849 Breckenboro Road Davis IL 61019 home - offi ce (815) 248-3106 8 FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2015, 2015 | The Observer on YO t h e record By CHARLIE MARTIN | CNS eona Lewis’ current single “Fire (Under My a professional guide who can Feet)” invites us to consider what genuinely support us as we experience L puts energy into our lives. The song’s God’s healing in our lives also Fire character says “I got fi re under my feet and I feel it can be helpful. in my heartbeat.” Apparently, she has been through The next step is to allow life (Under My Feet) diffi cult times. to teach us what brings new Sung by Leona Lewis She says she once felt as if she were “drowning and real energy into our lives. © 2015, Island/Def Jam Records in quicksand” and “nobody grabbed my hand.” She At times, what eventually Refrain: crumble worried that the painful situation would “bury me.” (Photo/http://leonalewismusic.com) emerges is something new, Sometimes you Through all of this diffi culty, she has learned that something different than what I got re under my feet wings And I feel it in my eat dirt “sometimes you eat dirt,” but “you live and learn.” we have done in the past. For No longer in chains heartbeat You live and you learn Because of this learning, she is now ready for example, we may realize that Oh, you can’t put out all The lamb with the lions I’m dancing over these “moving onto bigger things.” She knows that “every we want to help others. We can these ames The tigers and titans a m e s tear shed will be worth it,” and she looks forward put that into action by becoming You can’t keep me Afraid to get hurt (Repeat refrain.) But now I’m making to building her future “step by step,” and she “ain’t down in my seat a volunteer. One’s personal them purr This may not be, not be looking back.” Now she can truly say, “I’m set free.” pain can change when we I got re under my feet And I feel it in my (Repeat refrain.) perfect focus on the needs of others. The events that turned her life around are not heartbeat Was drowning in But I’m happy and I’ve mentioned. However, she feels this renewed If you follow these initial Oh, go get out of the quicksand earned it energy has helped her move beyond whatever was steps, then you can get ready place Nobody grabbed my Every tear shed will be depressing her spirit. for a bigger step. Your “fi re” can If you can’t take the hand worth it heat Thought it’d bury me Step by step, ain’t All of us go through tough times, occasions when become a way to truly be of Fire, oh, oh, oh Instead, I’m set free looking back we feel no “fi re under our feet.” How do we rediscover service to God’s family on this Moving onto the bigger Have no regrets the zest for life that the song’s character rediscovers? planet. I tripped and I stumbled things Watched my world I began to spread my (Repeat refrain.) There is no sure answer to this question, but You might fi nd yourself drawn several actions and attitudes can help renew to a career that specifi cally serves others’ needs, a way to more meaningful path. our lives. make sure that others have more joy in their lives, Keep your connection with God strong. The fi rst is to seek no shortcuts and no magic too. This type of “fi re” is really the energy of the Holy moments to quickly move past life’s hurts. Spirit, fi lling your life with passion and meaning. Thank God every day for what is good in your life, Often, we have to grieve what we have to grieve, In suggesting these steps, I don’t mean to imply but also share with God the desire for more healing. no matter what the loss. We need to allow the hurt that the process goes easily or always follows this Ask God to help you live so you can feel His fi re in to occur and connect with those who can love us order. Hurt has a way of sneaking back into our your heart. Then, follow what your heart leads you to even in the midst of emotional pain. Meeting with lives, even when we have put our lives on a new and do. Send comments to Charlie Martin at [email protected] or at 7125W 200S, Rockport, IN 47635.
the Father sent Him, then Jesus is clearly sending in confession, Christ acts through the priest, and out the disciples for the forgiveness of sins. This so when —during the words of absolution — the conclusion makes even more sense if we continue priest says “I absolve you from your sins,” it is truly YOFather reading. Christ forgiving the penitent of all of their sins. Thus, John’s Gospel says that “when Christ had said whenever we go to confession, it is God to whom we this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive are confessing. the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they Why do we have to go to confession to One fi nal question that one of your friends might are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are ask would be: But why do you go to a priest who have our sins forgiven? Some friends retained.’ ” himself is a sinner? of mine who are not Catholic say all you Q Now, in order for the disciples to know whose sins have to do is tell God you’re sorry because He As I begin to answer this question I want to to forgive, they would need to have the people tell acknowledge and admit the fact that all priests are already knows what’s in your heart. them what they wanted to be forgiven for. Thus, the sinners and that we go to confession too! I’m thrilled to answer your question because people would have to go to confession. I think that the easiest way to understand why we confession is one of the greatest gifts that Finally, if that isn’t enough, I’ve got one more are able to receive forgiveness through the hands of God gives us. Allow me to explain from the A piece of scripture for you. In the Letter of the Apostle a priest who himself is a sinner is to think about what beginning. James he says: “Confess your sins to one another, we would do if we were sick and needed to visit a The reason why we go to confession rather than and pray for one another, that you may be healed.” doctor. For the sake of this example let’s imagine you just telling God through prayer that we’re sorry is So, that handles one side of your question: Why do have a broken leg. When you arrive at the hospital because God Himself has revealed to us that this is I have to confess my sins to a priest and why can’t I you discover that there is a doctor there who can the way that He desires to distribute His mercy! just tell God that I’m sorry? help you immediately, but that this doctor is suffering We see this fi rst way back in the Old Testament The reason why I say that it covers just one side is from cancer. You are told that he can help you, in the book of Leviticus, where after listing out a because when we go to confession, we do confess or that you can wait to see if a different, perfectly bunch of different sins it says that: “When a man is our sins directly to God. healthy doctor, has an opening later in the day. guilty in any of these, he shall confess the sin he has This might be a little confusing, since I just said I’m pretty sure that all of us would go to the doctor committed . . . . and the priest shall make atonement that someone needs to speak with the priest in who was available right at the moment, because we for him for his sin.” order to go to confession. But, as we heard from understand that his own ailment doesn’t in any way This of course was different than what we have the Gospel passage in which Jesus commissions impede him from healing ours. today in confession, because an Old Testament the disciples to go out and forgive sins, we hear that The same is true of priests in the confessional. No priest wouldn’t have been able to have given Jesus breathed on them and said to them, “Receive matter what sins that priest may have committed, it sacramental absolution (the thing that actually takes the Holy Spirit.” doesn’t change the fact that God has given him the away our sins). But God still wanted the people way This small passage is of the utmost importance to ability to forgive sins, and that God desires for us to back in the time of Moses to confess their sins to a understand what really occurs in the sacrament of be forgiven and wouldn’t want for us to have to wait priest! confession. At a priests’ ordination he receives this around for the perfect priest, because there is only Then, in the New Testament, immediately after same Holy Spirit, and it is thus through the power of one perfect priest, and that is Jesus. He, in fact, is Jesus’ resurrection, He appeared to the disciples and the Holy Spirit that the priest is able to forgive sins in the priest who forgives the sins of everyone who said to them “as the Father has sent me, even so I the confessional. confesses, no matter what particular priest may be send you.” On top of this, when a priest is ordained he is sitting in the confessional! Now, if we think about this statement for a second, confi gured to Christ in such a way that Christ acts So there you have it! We go to confessions and call to mind that God the Father sent Jesus into through the priest. This is why at Mass the priest is because Jesus asks us to and because He wants us the world so that He could die for our sins and thus, able to speak the words “This is my body, which will to be forgiven! offer us salvation, we can understand that if Jesus be given up for you” during the consecration. This month’s YO Father question is answered by Father Keith Romke. is sending the Apostles out in the same way as All of this is able to lead us to the realization that Send your questions to [email protected].
Like Young Observer on Follow @young0bserver on The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2015 9
Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. O Rock Valley College, Rockford YYOung Observer Are you ready for CYS3?
Vocation Corner It’s a day to inspire and encourage
The wisdom of Just the facts When: Oct. 25, registration from 9-9:45 St. John Paul II a.m. Where: Rock Valley College Physical rom time to time we read something that Education Center, 3301 N. Mulford sparks a fi re within us, that makes us Road, Rockford F nod our heads in agreement, and that $30 teens, $20 chaperones rings true in the depths of our hearts. Cost: (includes lunch) The following quote from St. John Paul II is one that has made many people marvel in awe, so I’d like to share it with you and I invite What’s going on you to refl ect upon it and encourage you to be not afraid to follow Christ in a deeper way if this music from Paul Vogrinc and “Arise” elicits a powerful response from within you. opening prayer So, here it is, St. John Paul II says: keynote speaker, Mary Bielski “It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of Mass happiness; He is waiting for you when nothing else you fi nd satisfi es you; He is the beauty lunch to which you are so attracted; it is He who confessions (Photo provided) provoked you with that thirst for fullness that more music from Paul Vogrinc and (Observer le photos) will not let you settle for compromise; it is He “Arise” who urges you to shed the masks of a false life; it is He who reads in your heart your most “Are you Smarter than a Bishop?” with genuine choices, the choices that others try to Bishop David Malloy stifl e. It is Jesus who stirs in you the desire to more from Mary Bielski do something great with your lives, the will to speaker Father Keith Romke follow an ideal, the refusal to allow yourselves to be ground down by mediocrity, the courage Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament to commit yourselves humbly and patiently to closing songs improving yourselves and society, making the world more human and more fraternal.” thanks and farewells. — Father Keith Romke, Diocesan Director of Vocations Write to him at [email protected]. Info: www.RockfordDiocese.org/youthsummit
(Photo provided) Twenty- ve Marmion Academy seniors and one faculty member were commissioned Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist at the Marmion Abbey Church in Aurora. Twelve
(Photo provided) seniors and one faculty member were commissioned at an all-school Mass on Sept. 14 and the others were commissioned at the Sunday Mass on Sept. 20. They are (not in Marian Elects Homecoming Court order) Chris Baker, Joel Bottarini, Andrew Burroughs, John Callahan, Trace Carello, Kevin Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock celebrated homecoming Oct. 9. Its Donner, Omar Espinosa, Jerod Hirner, AJ Ja e, Ben Kallas, John King, Conor Mach, Mi- court was made up of (seated from left) Hannah Gillespie, Alexandra Kaufmann, Nicole chael Middendorf, Mark Powell, James Powers, AJ Rechenmacher, Ben Rydecki, Jacob Rhodes, Harper Holyoak, Justine Arejola, Alison Dobbins, (standing) Sean Keisling, Lu- Schwartz, Michael Seraphin, Thomas Seraphin, Christian Surtz, Matt Talarico, Quinn Tur- cas Morrissey, Lucas Dowell, Gavin Dineen, Emitt Peisert and Matthew Crook. cich, Ian Valaik, Jon Young, and Spanish instructor Mrs. Norma Ortega
If you are a high school in about 250 words. Write means to you. to youngobserver@ sure to include your age, Share your or college student who about how you live your rockforddiocese.org. phone number (not for ‘Catholic life’ is interested in sharing faith in the world. Talk Send your essay and Put “My Catholic Life” publication), school, parish your faith journey, tell us about what being Catholic a photo of yourself in the subject line. Be and town.
sundays at 6 a.m. on WREX-TV, Channel 13 in Rockford. too early? Catch it on the Web at www.realfaithtv.com Watch Brought to you by The Diocesan O ce of Communication and Publications 10 FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2015 | The Observer
Nation / World A Walk Through Synod of Bishops on the Family Method of Teaching About Family Can Alientate, Synod Members Say VATICAN CITY (CNS)— lies that do not fit into traditional ber of Christian marriages and Just like a family, the Catho- categories. We must help them a low divorce rate compared to lic Church should challenge to see the benefits of following the rest of Europe, he said. members to grow and behave Jesus Christ. That requires that The Irish referendum, he better, but also like a family, it we welcome them, be open to said, demonstrated how “people should not exclude those who listen to their needs, walk with struggle to understand abstract still have some growing to do, them and be courageous in invit- moral principles” like those said Bishop George V. Murry ing them into the fullness of the often presented by the church. of Youngstown, Ohio. truth of the Gospel.” “What they do understand is Bishop Murry and other Irish Archbishop Diarmuid the predicament of individuals members of the Synod of Bish- Martin of Dublin told the syn- whom they wish to see happy ops on the family spoke Oct. 10 od, “What the Irish referendum and included. It is a very indi- about finding a way to affirm (in favor of same-sex marriage) vidualistic culture, but not nec- Gospel principles and church showed was a breakdown be- essarily an uncaring one. In- teaching while accompanying tween two languages,” the tra- deed, those in favor of same-sex all Catholics on the path to per- ditional language of the church marriage based their campaign fection and holiness. (CNS/Paul Haring) and the language of an “antago- on what was traditionally our The Youngstown bishop told A family walks away after presenting the offertory gifts to Pope Francis nistic social culture.” language: equality, compassion, the assembly that while there during the opening Mass of the Synod of Bishops on the family in St. At the same time, he said, the respect and tolerance.” are many “effective, tradition- Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 4. referendum showed “that when The challenge of the synod, al families” among Catholics “Many of these adults and plain the Scriptures that pres- the demanding teaching of Je- Archbishop Martin said, is to in the United States, there are children feel left out of pastoral ent them as God’s plan for hu- sus is presented in a way which help the church find language that also single-parent families, di- care,” Bishop Murry said. man beings. appears to lack mercy, then we presents the fullness of its teach- vorced couples, blended fami- The Catholic Church, he At the same time, Bishop Mur- open the doors to a false lan- ing about marriage and family lies, families separated by mi- said, must continue to advocate ry said, “we also intentionally guage of cheap mercy.” life in a way that touches the real- gration and many others. for traditional families and ex- should reach out to those fami- Ireland still has a high num- ity of people’s experience. Ministry to Synod Surprises: Universal Compassion, Divorced, Inaccurate Coverage, Couples say Remarried VATICAN CITY (CNS)— men religious. Two couples attending the “All the synod fathers, the Not Only Topic Synod of Bishops on the family bishops expressed their great said what surprised them most love and concern for the fam- for Synod about their first synod in Rome ily,” said Bajaj, who worked for VATICAN CITY (CNS)— was reading inaccurate media the Catholic Church in India in a As the discussion began at coverage of the closed-door variety of capacities for 45 years. the world Synod of Bishops proceedings, the diversity of (CNS/Paul Haring) “It was very beautiful to see (CNS photo/Paul Haring) on the family, Pope Francis problems families face around Ketty and Pedro De Rezende of the great love, the hope, the un- urged members not to act as Cardinal Wilfrid Napier of Durban, the world and the synod fa- derstanding: How should the South Africa, is pictured near an Brazil attend a media briefing fol- if the only question that mat- thers’ great concern and com- lowing a session of the Synod of family be in today’s day and tered was the pastoral care of image of the Holy Family after passion for the family. time knowing that, in all parts an interview with Catholic News Bishops on the family at the Vati- divorced and civilly remarried Even though Ketty De can Oct. 12. of the world, the family is re- Catholics, his spokesman said. Service in Rome Oct. 7. Cardinal Rezende of Brazil studied and ally running into a lot of prob- Jesuit Father Federico Lom- Napier said several changes in lived in the United States and lems? How do we contain this? discussions are being guided by bardi, Vatican spokesman, the Synod of Bishops on the fam- Canada, she said hearing about How do we change this? How the 23,000-word working docu- told reporters Oct. 6 that the ily, are helping to alleviate any the diversity of challenges fam- do we make this better? How ment that came out in June. pope took the microphone that suspicion of the synod being ma- ilies face in other parts of the do we make this in God’s light “So I was pretty surprised morning to affirm again that nipulated. world came as a surprise to her. something beautiful?” to see what is coming out is “Catholic doctrine on marriage last year’s synod and the final Ketty, with her husband Pe- Her husband, Ishwar Bajaj, not being quite faithful” to the has not been touched or put report voted on by synod mem- dro, are active in Brazil in the who was raised a Hindu but themes in the document and into question.” bers in October 2014. pastoral care of families. But was baptized into the Catholic participants’ input, he said. Pope Francis told the bish- The report, along with addi- much of what they encountered Church 13 years ago on his 25th Penny Bajaj of Mumbai, In- ops that the only documents tions made based on responses in the Americas was very dif- wedding anniversary, said he dia, said she was struck by the that are “official” for their to a questionnaire, is the work- ferent from some of the prob- was very impressed that the syn- unanimous expressions of com- work are the speeches he gave ing document for this year’s lems needing attention in Asia od was focusing on forgiveness passion and sympathy from all at the opening and closing of synod, Father Lombardi said. and Africa, she said. and mercy, even toward those those attending the synod. Ketty and Pedro De Rezende, who have separated from their Of the more than 360 people professors in mathematics and spouse or have sinned against attending the synod, 270 are Michael Walschot “Your Personal CFO” computer science, respectively, their family or the church. voting cardinals, bishops and • Retirement and Financial Planning Services spoke to the press Oct. 12 dur- • Small Company Retirement Plans ing a Vatican news conference. Pedro told reporters what • Alternative Investments • Tax Planning surprised him most was “what • 401(k)/403(b)/457 Rollovers • Estate Planning the press has been publishing. • Independent Investment Advice Many, many times it doesn’t re- flect what we see in there.” • Healthcare, LTC, and Life Insurance The synod proceedings are • Catholic Portfolios closed to the press, but synod 608 Washington, Suite 304 — Naperville, IL 60540 participants are allowed to be interviewed and to release their 630-778-6260 written speeches to the public. [email protected] — web: michaelwalschot.com Pedro De Rezende said that “Serving instead of objective reporting the entire on what was being said by syn- Rockford Diocese” od participants, what he was (CNS photo/Paul Haring) A Swiss Guard salutes as Bishop Anton Bal of Kundiawa, Papua New U.S. Army Veteran seeing seemed to be sugges- Guinea, Bishop Jaime Rafael Fuentes Martin of Minas, Uruguay, and Registered Representative offering securities through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, member tions about “what synod fathers FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. Total should talk about.” Cardinal Daniel Sturla Berhouet of Montevideo, Uruguay, leave a ses- Clarity and American Capital Management are not affl iated with Cetera Advisor Networks. However, he said, the synod sion of the Synod of Bishops on the family at the Vatican Oct. 6. The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2014 11
Nation / World Vatican Inaugurates New News in Brief Bishops, Vatican confirm Pope Francis will visit Mexico in 2016 Homeless Shelter for Men MEXICO CITY (CNS)—The Mexican bishops’ conference and the Vatican have confirmed Pope Francis will visit Mexico in 2016, VATICAN CITY (CNS)— marking his first trip to this heavily Catholic country in throes of The Vatican opened the “Gift unrest over unresolved issues such as violence, crime and cor- of Mercy,” a shelter for home- ruption. Auxiliary Bishop Eugenio Lira Rugarcia of Puebla, confer- less men, just a few hundred ence secretary-general, told Catholic News Service that the pope yards away from St. Peter’s would travel to Mexico next year, though dates and details were Square. still to be determined. After visiting the Philippines last year, the Housed in a Jesuit-owned pope said he wanted to walk from Mexico into the United States building, the shelter was cre- “as a sign of brotherhood and of help to the immigrants,” along with ated by and is run with funds visiting the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the world’s most- from the papal almoner, who visited Marian shrine. has taken a variety of initia- tives to assist the homeless California bishops disappointed people in the area surrounding assisted suicide measure signed into law the Vatican. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CNS)—California’s bishops expressed The shelter offers 34 beds in disappointment with Gov. Jerry Brown’s Oct. 5 an open-floor, partitioned dor- signing of a measure legalizing physician-assist- mitory, according to a statement ed suicide in the state, saying the law “stands in from the Almoner’s Office Oct. (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano, handout) direct contradiction to providing compassionate, 12. It is run by the Missionaries An image of Christ is seen near beds Oct. 8 inside the Gift of Mercy, quality care for those facing a terminal illness. of Charity, who briefly inter- a shelter for homeless men, just a few hundred yards away from St. This bill does nothing to validate the lives of the view the guests before they are Peter’s Square. Housed in a Jesuit-owned building, the shelter was cre- vulnerable,” said the California Catholic Confer- checked in. Because of limited ated by and is run with funds from the papal almoner, who has taken ence, the public policy arm of the state’s bish- space, the guests may stay for a a variety of initiatives to assist the homeless people in the area sur- ops, in a statement soon after Brown’s action. (CNS photo/Matt Mills McK- rounding the Vatican. night, pool via Reuters) maximum of 30 days. The conference added that the legislation “isn’t Gov. Jerry The guests agree to abide compassion” and does not support or promote Brown by a structured schedule with call, guests are offered break- shower and visit the barber at a the common good. The prelates also pointed out check-in each evening between fast and have until 8 a.m. to tidy facility set up under the colon- that the 48 Catholic hospitals in California “provide excellent pallia- 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., followed by up their respective areas and use nade in St. Peter’s Square. The tive care services as all medical facilities for terminally ill patients lights-out at a set time. the washrooms. After the shel- facility also was established by should but often do not.” After the 6:15 a.m. wake-up ter closes for the day, guests can the papal almoner. Philippines latest Asian nation to New Rules Cause India’s Missionaries stand in for Australia on refugees BANGKOK, Thailand (CNS)—Asia’s most Catholic country, the Philippines, is poised to burnish its reputation as the most refugee- Of Charity To End Adoption Work friendly nation in Asia as it prepares to ink a deal with Australia to take in as many as 1,000 refugees from the controversial Manus KOLKATA, India (CNS)— now, said Sister Mary Prema, India. Island detention center in Papua New Guinea. The camp, along The Missionaries of Charity the congregation’s current su- The Missionaries of Charity with another in the impoverished Pacific island nation of Nauru, will close their adoption centers perior general. statement said the nuns “will has become a political burden for Australia’s coalition government. in India, citing new regulations “The decision of seeking the continue to serve wholeheart- Both facilities are part of an offshore detention program that sees that would allow nontraditional government’s de-recognition edly and free of charge unwed Australia hand over huge sums of money to needy countries, ef- families to adopt children, re- status for adoption centers ap- mothers, children with mal- fectively outsourcing its obligations under international law, includ- ported ucanews.com. plies only to India,” Sister Mary nutrition and differently abled ing the 1951 Refugee Convention. Under the prospective deal Founded by Blessed Teresa Prema told ucanews.com Oct. 11. children” in all their institu- with the Philippines, Australia will pay about $109 million over five of Kolkata, the congregation The nuns decided on this volun- tions “irrespective of caste, years, according to people familiar with the negotiations. runs orphanages across India, tarily after the Missionaries of creed and religion.” with 18 of them government- Charity headquarters in Kolkata recognized centers that offer was informed about complying children for adoption. with the new Guidelines Gov- But the nuns do not want to erning Adoption of Children by run adoption centers in India the federal Ministry of Women and Child Development, said ACADEMY an Oct. 10 statement issued by A Catholic & Benedictine Sunita Kumar, spokeswoman for College Prep High School for Boys the congregation. The guidelines, issued in July, aim to regulate adoptions You and your family are invited to our nationwide. According to the government’s Central Adop- tion Resource Authority, India had almost 4,000 in-country OPEN HOUSE adoptions between April 2014 Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 at 1 PM and March 2015. No registration necessary. Please enter Sister Prema could not say through the Regole Field House. (CNS photo/Anto Akkara) the number of children the nuns A member of the Missionaries of give up for adoption every year, Charity holds orphan children in but said about one-third of the 2007 at a center in Kolkata, India. congregation’s adoptions are in SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING ENTRANCE EXAM Watch ‘Catholic Mass’ Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 at 9 AM Sundays at 6:30 a.m. on WREX-TV, All 8th grade boys are encouraged to apply online Channel 13 in Rockford at marmion.org/admissions. or you can watch on the Web at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. For additional information or to arrange a tour, please contact the Admissions Office at: Brought to you by The Diocesan Office of 630-897-6936 or visit us at MARMION.ORG Communications and Publications Marmion Academy is located at 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora, IL 60502. 12 FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2015 | The Observer
Faith Forum We Should Work to Become a Nation of Service ... Again
America could become a service nation if we had Guest Column called a service jobs in the postwar economy and, accordingly, paid the will to revive civilian national service. This is nation. higher income taxes. They’ve been paying their sometimes called “community service,” although by Father William J. It would help higher taxes since graduating from college around that term now enjoys unfortunate and widespread Byron, SJ the rite of passage 1950. This has been the best investment in human misapplication as a judicial penalty. Get caught idea to catch on capital that our federal government has ever made. driving under the influence of alcohol and you find if something The return to Treasury has been enormous. yourself working off a fixed number of hours of resembling the post- One can argue that the G.I. Bill was a self- “community service.” [email protected] World War II G.I. financing program — a point to be made when Civilian national service is something different. Bill of Rights for objections are raised today that the nation cannot It is distinct from military service and, as the Peace returning veterans were there on the incentive side afford any expansion of national service. Corps so well demonstrates, it does not have to be of this policy initiative. For any of this to happen, If a full or partial G.I. Bill-type of educational performed within the territorial limits of the United however, there is need for public-private cooperation, benefit were attached to a 21st-century call to civilian States. philanthropic support and the expression of increased national service, today’s young Americans would Moreover, the civilian national service I have enthusiasm on the part of the young who are ready have a nice incentive to reinforce their natural desire in mind is not compulsory as would be military and willing to render community service. to serve. If the year of service idea catches on, it service under draft legislation. Two words justified As a beneficiary of the G.I. Bill of Rights after could translate into 24 months of educational benefits compulsory military service during World War II: World War II, I would urge candidates for the in various forms, not least among them tuition grants Pearl Harbor. No such justification is readily available presidency in 2016 as well as all forward-thinking and student loan forgiveness, thus easing the student today, although a good case might be made that drift members of Congress to consider this idea right now loan indebtedness that burdens college students and purposelessness are sufficiently widespread and to think about forging a link between service and today. among the young that compelling the young (say, higher education. We will need a culture shift in America before the those between 18 and 26) to perform a year or two of For each month of military service, veterans of community service idea gains widespread support. national service might be a very good idea. World War II were eligible for two months of free Progress on this front, however, will mean progress We should encourage national service as a new rite higher or special vocational education. They “earned” toward a better America. There is a link waiting to be of passage for young Americans. It could transform it through their service. forged between civilian national service and post- the nation as well as the people rendering the service. With the higher education received under the G.I. service higher educational benefits in order for this It could provide us with a justifiable claim to being Bill, veterans moved into better and higher-paying progress to happen. In a Nutshell We, in making ourselves present to others, signal our belief in them and our hopes for them. But do Christ’s reasons for wanting to be present to us resemble our reasons for wanting to be present to others? If grace builds on nature, as theologians say, our intentions in becoming present to others should cast at least modest light on the mystery of Christ’s presence to us. Since we believe that in Communion we are consuming the flesh and blood of Jesus, it follows that Christ’s presence in us is making us stronger. CNS file photo/Lisa Johnston, St. Louis Review
Word to Life: Oct. 18, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Remember that God has Borne His Pain and Ours By Jeff Hedglen Catholic News Service So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to A well-known adage says that only two things are guaranteed in life: death and taxes. I would like find grace for timely help.” to offer a third certainty, struggle. If my own life is — Hebrews 4:16 not evidence enough, the daily newspaper and my Facebook newsfeed confirm the truth that we all go through hard times. will and embraces the perceived enemy of suffering Another adage says that it is how we respond to adversity that defines our character. I would suggest and death, and through that act He brings about the that this also speaks to our life of faith. It is easy to salvation of the world. believe in God in the times of blessing, but it is another In this week’s readings, the author of the Letter to thing entirely to cling to him in times of struggle. the Hebrews tells us: “We do not have a high priest When my mother died, I was 26, and I wrote these who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but lines in my journal: one who has similarly been tested in every way. … “Faced with an enemy and run, it will follow; So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to “Faced with an enemy and turn and embrace, one receive mercy and to find grace for timely help” (4:15- will melt. 16). “Love is stronger than fear, but the fear of love The fact that our High Priest knows what it is like to comes close.” suffer gives us a reason to be confident in coming to I wrote this because I was struggling to embrace the Him in prayer in our own suffering. reality of the loss of my mother. I wanted to run from To be sure this does not usually take the suffering my feelings and “be strong,” but I was failing at this. away, but it does give us strength to bear the load and So my only alternative was to embrace the struggle make it through our own suffering all the way to new and, well, struggle! life. Jesus gives us the perfect example of the power of embracing struggle when he tells His Father that He How have the struggles of your life helped you grow in faith? How does knowing that Jesus suffered wishes the “cup” of his suffering and death to pass by © 2015 Diocese of Fort Worth Him. But as we know, He surrenders to the Father’s help you in your own struggles? The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2015 13
Viewpoints Different View CNS/Joe Heller Why Don’t We Recognize Our Own Good News “From my time working in impoverished neighborhoods with the Catholic Church in Chicago, to my travels as president, I have seen fi rsthand how every single day; Catholic communities, priests, nuns, laity, they are feeding the hungry, healing the sick, sheltering the homeless, educating our children, and fortifying the face that sustains so many. From the Editor “And what is true in America is true around the world. From by Penny Wiegert Editor the busy streets of Buenos Aires The Observer to the remote villages in Kenya; Catholic organizations serve the poor, minister the prisoners, build schools, build homes, op- [email protected] erate orphanages and hospitals, and just as the church has stood with those struggling to break the chains of poverty, the church so often has given voice and hope to those seeking to break the chains of violence and oppression.” These were the words of acknowledgement spoken by Presi- dent Barack Obama in a speech welcoming the Holy Father Pope Francis to the United States. How interesting that a president whose policies mostly run op- posite from Catholic belief would not only publicly acknowledge but lift up the work done by Catholic people and organizations. Life After the Convent: As I listened to President Obama celebrate the good work of Catholics around the world, I began to wonder why Catholics don’t tell this story more often. Finding The Courage to Start Over Are we so humble that we forget to even acknowledge the good things our faith and our believers have accomplished? There is no scrapbook of Kathy Webb’s feelings — typical jitters, sure to diminish — If you follow Catholic news, blogs, social media it can seem life as a Dominican sister. No picture frames and eventually fell asleep. rather angry sometimes. Because of the political battles over is- or friendship bracelets, no nun memorabilia It wasn’t until the following week, when she sues like abortion, the death penalty, the Affordable Health Care perched in had begun losing sleep and struggling with her Act, the redefi nition of marriage and religious liberty one can get Field Notes a closet or new teaching position, that Kathy shared her the impression that all Catholics do best is stand against some- buried in a by Christina concerns with her superior, beginning a painful thing. At times it seems like the picture painted by Catholics is Capecchi trunk. The only process of discerning out of the vocation she a somber portrait of a ship sinking under the waves of a culture artifact from had once felt so sure of. It seemed like a strange seeking to wash away its messages, standards and tradition. her convent reversal. Was she now saying no to God? Had What if we took a moment and refl ected on what even our days is the long she fallen from grace? Did that make the bride of harshest critics attribute to us? What if we turn the boat around apron she wore http://ReadChristina.com Christ his shamed ex-wife? and begin to celebrate the very things we do well—some of the to protect her Four months after professing her vows, Kathy very things pointed out by our non-Catholic president? white habit, bearing her former identity on a tiny moved into her parents’ basement. What if instead of complaining about how diffi cult it is to be tag sewn onto the back: “Sister Cora Marie 558.” “I felt like I had a scarlet letter on me,” she Catholic in today’s society we concentrated on how liberating our The rest is muscle memory: the smell of the beliefs are and how much joy they bring to our lives and the lives incense, the sound of the high-pitched bells, the said. She attended daily Mass with her mom, of those we serve? memorized prayers that still fl ow out of her. “O What if we took the energy we use in disagreement and apolo- sacred banquet in which Christ is received … .” experiencing a profound wave of peace each time she received Communion. She started to getics and channeled it into “feeding the hungry, healing the sick, There is her intimate knowledge of the sisters, sheltering the homeless, educating our children, and fortifying rebuild her life. idiosyncrasies perceived amid the uniform: the face that sustains so many,” as our President pointed out. Today, after fi ve years, heaps of prayer, the prioress general’s brisk walk, Sister Marie And what if we took time to share with others the stories about Josephine’s incurable cough, the way Sister regular spiritual direction, countless convent our Catholic religious and laity in every place on earth at every Marie Caritas’ veil crinkled up and Sister Mary dreams and some counseling, Kathy loves life hour of every day who are busy serving the poor, ministering to Angela’s veil stuck out and Sister Mary Kevin’s again. She lives with a friend in an apartment prisoners, building schools, building homes, operating orphan- veil lay over her shoulder. near Minneapolis, teaches preschool, attends ages and hospitals, and standing with those struggling to break There were 275 Dominican Sisters of St. a Catholic studies master’s program and the chains of poverty? Cecilia in their Nashville convent when Kathy communicates with guys on CatholicMatch. What if we took the time to give thanks and celebrate our work Webb lived among them, and during her fi rst two Marriage, she says, is a genuine desire of her as Catholics in giving voice and hope to those seeking to break years, it felt like home. heart, not a default vocation. She’s waiting on the chains of violence and oppression? And what if we joyfully But when she professed her fi rst temporary God’s perfect timing, having recognized the and kindly reminded our friends and neighbors that we do all vows on a Sunday morning in August 2010, danger in thinking you can make something these things every hour of every day not because the people we becoming an offi cial Catholic sister, everything work, mistaking the avoidance of red fl ags for serve are Catholic but we do it because we are Catholics called to changed. The Mass was supposed to mark the absence of them. serve and to lead like Jesus. the culmination of a call the 28-year-old from Some of the most defi ning decisions of your What if we concentrated more on all the living examples of Lexington, Kentucky, had fi rst experienced in 20s, Kathy says, are not the paths you commit to Jesus’ teachings that we see in our communities and parishes and high school, a public and unabashed yes to the but the ones you walk away from. In every brave worked harder on being one of those examples? Lord. President Obama said to Pope Francis, “You remind us that in As the Mother Superior placed her hands on no, God can carve out a beautiful new yes. Kathy is keenly aware of the many fruits the eyes of God, our measure as individuals and our measure Kathy’s, a feeling of dread seized her. as a society is not determined by wealth or power or station or she continues to reap from her chapter in “Whatever grace had sustained me while I had celebrity but how well we hew to Scripture’s call to lift the poor been there was completely gone,” Kathy said. consecrated life, especially as it informs her and the marginalized.” She didn’t dare articulate that awful feeling, teaching. And whenever she bakes cookies, she Perhaps it’s time for us Catholics to be that reminder too. It’s so she proceeded in social mode, posing in pulls out her apron from Nashville, a reminder of time to recognize the good we can and do accomplish and to re- group photos with a tight smile on her freckled a past she’s neither hiding nor dwelling on. “It’s solve to switch our wiring from the negative to the positive and face, catching up with friends, eating with her really effective,” she says simply. Splattered with begin to live inspirational lives and share our inspirational stories. grandparents. When she retreated to her room peanut butter and chocolate, the apron is still for the night, she tried to explain away her serving its purpose. So is she.
To send letters to us please use one of the following: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, Mail: The Observer, Email: or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of The Diocese of Rockford [email protected] 555 Colman Center Drive (Please put Letter to the Editor speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, P.O. Box 7044 in the subject line.) and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Rockford, IL 61125 Please provide your name, — The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Fax: 815/399-6225 address, and phone number. 14 FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2015 | The Observer
For the Record
Deaths Parish offices may forward death and wedding information using forms at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/contact-us. AURORA—Annunciation You may also request announcement postcards by calling BVM: Brad Bumber, 44, Sept. 26; William Griffin, 81, Sept. 815/399-4300, ext. 383. We encourage you to send the 28; information as soon as you receive it. Thank you. Our Lady of Good Counsel: nois, Kentucky, Missouri, New may claim to own things, but as Jean Booth, 83, Oct. 6; Mexico and Wyoming. She between man and God, we own BATAVIA—Holy Cross: Julia served from 1973-1990 at St. nothing. God owns all things. Bennett, 74, June 24; Carole Peter School in Rockford, in- We simply use them or possess A. Blake, 80, July 26; Isadore cluding 13 years of classroom them temporarily. As stewards J. Martini, 94, Aug. 12; Ray- teaching and four years part or trustees, we must administer mond R. Libner, 91, Aug. 28; time in the school library and God’s property in a way pleas- Alan H. McWherter, 88, Sept. tutoring students. ing to Him, and acknowledge His ownership by setting apart 18; Donald T. Mazur, 78, Sept. She is survived by her niece a portion of time and income for 23; and great-niece and her con- gregation sisters with whom the extension of His kingdom. ROCKFORD—St. Rita: Patri- she shared life for 76 years. Courtesy of Parish Publica- cia Grady, 91, Sept. 25; Fran- The funeral Mass was held Oct. tions “Stewardship” newsletter ces Ingrassia, 101, Sept. 26; 8 with burial at Loretto Mother- Rosemarie Ziemba, 73, Sept. house Cemetery in Nerinx, Mis- Mass Meditation 29; souri. ST. CHARLES—St. John Sunday, Oct. 18 (29th Ordi- Neumann: Mary Sparks, 81, Weddings nary): June 11; Paul R. Full, 70, Oct. 2; God’s stewards must not ar- STERLING—Sacred Heart: AMBOY—St. Patrick: Megan gue about who is the most im- Ronald C. Burgess, 53, Sept. 30. Leffelman and Matt Heiting, portant. Today’s Gospel says Oct. 3; clearly that those who aspire to greatness must humbly serve AURORA—Our Lady of Good Sister Margaret Rose Knoll the needs of all. Even Jesus Counsel: Lourdes Chavez and ST. LOUIS—Sister Margaret came not to be served, but to Rose Knoll, SL, died Oct. 6 at Brent Westphal, Oct. 3; serve. Loretto Motherhouse Infirmary ROCK FALLS—St. Andrew: Courtesy of Sharon Hueckel at the age of 101. Her religious Ashley Vivarelli and George name was Sister Ann Mark. Danilkowicz; Life Moment Born Aug. 27, 1914, in Minonk, ST. CHARLES—Suzanna Per- she was the daughter of Fran- kins and Jerome Loar, Sept. 26; Pray: That the victims of war, cis and Mary Anna (Salewski) Meaghan Casino and Timothy violence, poverty or injustice Knoll. Mays, Oct. 2. may be assisted and comfort- She made her first vows in 1936 ed by those who serve in the and her final vows in 1939 with If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual abuse by Stewardship Moment name of Jesus. the Sisters of Loretto. an employee or member of the clergy of the Rockford Diocese, report Courtesy of www.priestsforlife. She was a longtime educator There is a difference between the matter to law enforcement in the county in which the conduct oc- org curred and then please call the hot-line number: 815/293-7540. who served in Colorado, Illi- ownership and possession. We The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2014 15
Media/Arts Compelling Books on Nazi Era Offer Warnings By nancy l. roberts scripted into Hitler’s Weh- morality. ernment eager to make them Catholic News Service rmacht between 1939 and 1945, At first glance, it seems hard into examples (witness the spe- while Jacques Kornberg delves to understand how Catholic cial barracks for priests impris- Seventy years after the end into the very real dilemma also priests and seminarians could oned at Dachau). of the Second World War, two faced by Pope Pius XII: How possibly square their commit- While German priests and compelling new books reveal to remain true to Catholic prin- ment to Christianity with their seminarians were mostly blind- considerable nuances of Pope ciples in the face of a regime service to German nationalism. ed to the abhorrent nature of (CNS photo) Pius XII’s and German Catho- whose values could only be But Rossi shows most went Nazism, Pope Pius XII was not. lic clergy’s moral response to “The Pope’s Dilemma: Pius XII Fac- described as anti-Christian and to war willingly, believing that Kornberg’s painstakingly re- es Atrocities and Genocide in the Nazi Germany. amoral. their spiritual duty required searched and gracefully written Lauren Faulker Rossi’s Second World War” by Jacques Read together, “Wehrmacht attending to the soldiers as analysis illuminates both how Kornberg, 300 pp., $37.95, and “Wehrmacht Priests: Catholi- Priests” and “The Pope’s Di- military chaplains or medical historians and popular opinion cism and the Nazi War of An- “Wehrmacht Priests: Catholicism lemma: Pius XII Faces Atroci- workers. (Seminarians served have regarded Pius XII for many and the Nazi War of Annihilation” nihilation” uncovers the story ties and Genocide in the Second in the general infantry.) The past decades and how he him- of some 17,000 priests and by Lauren Faulker Rossi., 255 pp., World War” are a cautionary handful who resisted faced self viewed the Nazi scourge, in $39.95. seminarians who were con- tale about war’s challenges to summary execution by a gov- the context of the time. At the Movies “The Walk” circus performer, and aided in “Sicario” ties are unclear. Though the A-III his secretive preparations by For the latest Catholic News O movie is well-acted, its moral (TriStar) Service reviews, visit www. (Lionsgate) PG Charming drama- an unlikely crew of co-conspir- R A deadly game of compass is skewed and its out- ators that included his live-in catholicnews.com/movies. look excessively bleak. tization of events cfm cat-and-mouse plays surrounding the signature girlfriend (Charlotte Le Bon), out along the U.S.-Mexico bor- THIS FILM CONTAINS implic- a photographer (Clement Si- itly endorsed revenge killing, achievement of high-wire artist while leaving others unsettled, der in this ultraviolent thriller Philippe Petit (Joseph Gordon- bony) intent on documenting about the war on drugs, direct- bloody violence, including tor- his artistic coup and a laidback if not downright queasy. Rec- ture, several disturbing images, Levitt) who in 1974 astounded ommendation for younger mov- ed by Denis Villeneuve. The New Yorkers — and the world hippie (Cesar Domboy) whose action centers on an idealistic full male and female nudity, enthusiasm for Petit’s project iegoers is hindered, however, profane and crude language. at large — by walking across by Petit’s un-vowed amour as Arizona-based FBI operative an improvised tightrope strung was somewhat undercut by his (Emily Blunt) whose partici- fear of heights. As both narrator well as by the script’s comic between the twin towers of treatment of pot smoking. pation in a black-ops mission the World Trade Center. Di- and protagonist, Gordon-Levitt to bring down an anonymous draws viewers in with his char- THIS FILM CONTAINS cohabi- rector and co-writer Robert tation, benignly viewed drug cartel leader gets her mixed Zemeckis’ adaptation of Petit’s ismatic combination of Gallic up with an enigmatic — and verve and Gotham-style gump- use, fleeting rear nudity, about 2002 memoir, “To Reach the ruthless — fellow agent (Josh Newspapers • Catalogs • Mail Service tion. And the dazzling special a half-dozen profanities, oc- Clouds,” shows how the aeri- casional crude and crass lan- Brolin) as well as a former pros- Business Cards • Magazines • Brochures alist was inspired by his men- effects of his journey across the ecutor from Colombia (Benicio void will thrill many grownups guage. 815-758-5484 tor (Ben Kingsley), a veteran Del Toro) whose current loyal- 121 Industrial Drive • DeKalb, IL 60115 NOVENAS DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Powerful Prayer Novena to the of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I The Cathedral of St. Peter is currently seeking a part time to the Holy Spirit Sacred Heart and St. Jude humbly beseech you from the bottom of Director of Music. This position requires someone with strong May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be my heart to secure me in my necessity Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, adored, glorified, loved and preserved (make request). There are none that can organizational skills, excellent interpersonal communication who lights all roads so that I can attain throughout the world now and forever. withstand your power. O Mary conceived skills and solid computer skills. A B.A. of Music is required along my goals, you who give me the divine Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. without sin pray for us who have recourse gift to forgive and forget all evil against with experience in a liturgical setting. Proficiency in organ and Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. to thee (3 times). I place this prayer in your piano, choral and instrumental direction and congregational me, and that in all instances of my life St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for hands (3 times). Amen. Say this prayer for you are with me, I want in this short us. Amen. Say this prayer nine times a 3 consecutive days. Novena is published accompaniment are essential. A broad knowledge of liturgical prayer to thank you for all things and to day for nine days. Published in gratitude. in gratitude. A.F. music and styles from chant to contemporary is preferred. confirm once again that I never want to Thank you St. Jude. B.A.W.H. F.F. be separated from you even and in spite Please send resume to Father Stephen St. Jules at of all material illusion. I wish to be with Prayer to the To have a Novena printed: Send a you in eternal glory. Thank you for your Blessed Virgin Mary $10 check for each Novena along with [email protected], or mail to mercy toward me and mine. Amen. Say O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, the name of the Novena you want and Father Stephen St. Jules this prayer for three consecutive days fruitful vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed the initials you wish us to use to: without asking a favor. Then on the third Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate The Observer Cathedral of St. Peter day make your request. Published in Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O P.O. Box 7044 1243 N. Church St. gratitude of grace attained and for many Star of the Sea, help me and show me Rockford, IL 61125 requests granted. M.B. that you are my mother. O Holy Mother Rockford, IL 61103
GALENA ~ FREEPORT ~ STERLING ~ ROCKFORD ~ DEKALB ~ CRYSTAL LAKE ~ ELGIN ~ AURORA Custodial Help Needed Full and Part Time Cleaning and maintaining facilities throughout the Chicago- land area since 1988, Buck Services is a Christian based, The Observer, family owned and operated company dedicated to provide quality service. We treat everyone in our organization with trust, dignity, and respect. We specialize in cleaning schools is your source for local & and churches. Buck Services is an equal opportunity employer. Buck Services Inc. specializes in in school and church regional advertising! maintenance. We have immediate positions available for experienced individuals with good communications skills, valid driver’s license, and experience in the school environment. Website ~ Newspaper ~ Television Open positions available in the following areas: Aurora, Batavia, Bloomingdale, Crest Hill, Downers Grove, Geneva, The Observer is the perfect place to help Hinsdale, Lisle, Lombard, Melrose Park, Naperville, Rockford, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Sugar Grove, West Dundee, generate traffic to your business! Wheaton, and Yorkville. FULL TIME & PART TIME CUSTODIANS: ($10.00/$10.50 hr) Landscaping - Financial Institutions - Restaurants - Banquet Facilities - Bridal Shops Duties include cleaning of classrooms, bathrooms, cafeteria, Gift and Floral - Insurance - Health Care/Retirement -Travel Agencies gymnasium, floors, windows, dusting, and trash removal. Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm. Health and Fitness - Automobile Sales/Repair - Legal Services - Veterinary/Pet Care WEEKEND CUSTODIAN: ($10.00/$10.50 hr) Duties include Medical/Dental Services - Jewelers - Food Stores - Funeral Homes assisting staff with cleaning after events. Saturday and Sunday various shifts available. — Contact — If interested, please call Bill Buchholz @ (630) 876-8184, Kevin McCarthy 815-399-4300 ext. 385 Fax Resume to (630) 876-8320 or email or Email Resume to The Offi cial Newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford [email protected] [email protected] 16 FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 2015 | The Observer
tion” time in the Rockford Dio into three full-time regional leaders track required diocesan cese. And that means that the - 4300 or visit http://www. St. James Parish in Rockford. directors of religious educa ceorockford.com/ed/ forms. Ministry Formation is a two- diocesan Catholic Education They will also assist in the - tion directly supervised by the year program for Catholic lay Office is busy preparing par - religious formation of Catholic Catholic Education Office un - men and women with at least ishes, catechists and students cal community,” he said. “Also, school teachers and youth min - der John McGrath, diocesan a high school education who for a new year of religious edu ou arehaving three fullcordially time, highly isters. invited director of Faith Formation. - want to: experienced catechetical pro - The three regional directors - “This is a long anticipated re noffer leadership in an area This year that preparation fessionals will make our ser (RDREs) are: structuring,” McGrath said, of ministry, gets an entirely fresh start nMike Dowling, formerly vice more equitable to all of the “but it is much needed and will ndeepen spiritual aware thanks to a reorganization put the McHenry DDRE,to who willjoin deaneries.” us November- 21 boost the quality of cateche ness, in place Aug. 1. cover the McHenry, Rockford For the most part, the RDREs - The sis and evangelization in par n enhance theological As announced July 24 in - and Elgin deaneries; will be on the road, visiting Bishop David Mal ishes throughout the diocese. knowledge, and Observer, nCindy Vincent, formerly parishes to mentor, advise loy has given his approval for - These three regional directors ndevelop pastoral skills for a the DeKalb DDRE,to who celebratewill and provide resources to par 80are ready to makeyears a significant of a reorganization of the seven oversee the DeKalb, Sterling ish catechetical leaders, many particular area of ministry. deanery director of religious contribution in the way we Classes are held monthly on and Freeport deaneries; and, of whom are part time and share and grow in our faith.” education (DDRE) structure- nJose Coronel, formerly - one Saturday and one Tuesday that has been used in the dio - stretched to keep their cat Formation beginning from the Archdiocese of Chi echetical programs moving evening September through cese for more than two decades. The Observer.In addition to parish religious May at sites in McHenry, Au - cago, who will work with the The reorganizationY is the re - forward. education and youth ministry diocesan Catholic Education Aurora deanery and all Span They will also assist in the rora and Rockford. Classes be - tion directly supervised by the - They will be offering cat year program for Catholic lay Office is busy preparing par Catholic Education Office un religious formation of Catholic - men and women with at least ishes, catechists and students Dinecal community,” with he said.Bishop “Also, school David teachers and Malloy youth min and The - der John McGrath, diocesan a high school education who for a new year of religious edu having three full time, highly isters. director of Faith Formation. - want to: cation. Observerexperienced catechetical staff, pro then hear award-winning- The three regional directors - “This is a long anticipated re noffer leadership in an area This year that preparation fessionals will make our ser (RDREs) are: structuring,” McGrath said, of ministry, gets an entirely fresh start nMike Dowling, formerly vice more equitable to all of the journalist and author“but it is much John needed Thavis and will n sharedeepen spiritual aware thanks to a reorganization put the McHenry DDRE, who will deaneries.” - boost the quality of cateche ness, in place Aug. 1. cover the McHenry, Rockford For the most part, the RDREs - The behind-the-scenessis andstories evangelization from in par hisn enhancemany theological As announced July 24 in - and Elgin deaneries; will be on the road, visiting Bishop David Mal ishes throughout the diocese. knowledge, and Observer, nCindy Vincent, formerly parishes to mentor, advise loy has given his approval for - These three regional directors ndevelop pastoral skills for a the DeKalb DDRE, who willyears and provide of resources covering to par popes and the Vatican. a reorganization of the seven are ready to make a significant oversee the DeKalb, Sterling ish catechetical leaders, many particular area of ministry. deanery director of religious contribution in the way we Classes are held monthly on and Freeport deaneries; and, of whom are part time and share and grow in our faith.” education (DDRE) structure- nJose Coronel, formerlyProceeds from the- dinner will alsoone Saturdayhelp and one Tuesday that has been used in the dio - stretched to keep their cat Formation beginning from the Archdiocese of Chi echetical programs moving evening September through cese for more than two decades.- cago, who will work with the preserve the In addition to parish religious May at sites in McHenry, Au The reorganization is the re - forward. - education and youth ministry Aurora deanery and all Span - They will be offering cat - rora and Rockford. Classes be sult of a study that sought to ish-speaking catechetical pro programs, the diocesan Catho gin on Sept. 1. - fragile,echetical leaders original guidance on men and women with at least ishes,streamline catechists catechetical and students admin grams throughout the diocese. cal community,” he said. “Also, schoollic Education teachers Office and youth is alsomin - der John McGrath, diocesan working with volunteers, se a high school education who for a new year of religious edu having three full time, highly isters. director of Faith Formation. - want to: cation. editionsexperienced catechetical of pro - The three regional directors - “This is a long anticipated re noffer leadership in an area This year that preparation fessionals will make our ser (RDREs) are: structuring,” McGrath said, of ministry, gets an entirely fresh start nMike Dowling, formerly Thevice Observer more equitable to ,all of the “but it is much needed and will ndeepen spiritual aware thanks to a reorganization put the McHenry DDRE, who will deaneries.” - boost the quality of cateche ness, in place Aug. 1. cover the McHenry, Rockford For the most part, the RDREs - the offi cialThe newspaper of the Diocese of sis and evangelization in par n enhance theological As announced July 24 in - and Elgin deaneries; will be on the road, visiting Bishop David Mal ishes throughout the diocese. knowledge, and Observer, nCindy Vincent, formerly parishes to mentor, advise loy hasRockford. given his approval for - These three regional directors ndevelop pastoral skills for a the DeKalb DDRE, who will and provide resources to par a reorganization of the seven are ready to make a significant oversee the DeKalb, Sterling ish catechetical leaders, many particular area of ministry. deanery The director evening of religious will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails (at a cash contribution in the way we Classes are held monthly on and Freeport deaneries; and, of whom are partPlease time reserve and my tickets for The Observer’s 80th Anniversary educationbar) and(DDRE) conversation structure with fellow celebrants at Cliffbreakers - share and grow in our faith.” - nJose Coronel, formerly stretched to keepdinner their with cat Bishop David Malloy and award-winningone Saturday author and one Tuesday that hasRestaurant, been used 700in the W. dio Riverside Blvd., in Rockford. Dinner- will be John Thavis at CliffbreakersFormation Restaurant, beginning 700 W. Riverside Blvd., from the Archdiocese of Chi echetical programs moving evening September through cese forserved more thanat 6:30 two p.m. decades. - cago, who will work with the Rockford. In addition to parish religious May at sites in McHenry, Au The reorganizationAt 7 p.m., the is programthe re will begin, followed by a mini- dessertforward. - education and youth ministry Aurora deanery and all Span - They will beName offering ______cat - rora and Rockford. Classes be sult ofbuffet a study and that a soughtchance to to -talkish-speaking individually catechetical with John pro Thavis. programs, the diocesan Catho gin on Sept. 1. streamline catechetical admin echetical leaders guidance on classes,lic Education evaluating Office curricu is also You’ll also be able to buy- eryhisgrams DREs,books, throughout four “The of Vaticanthewhom diocese. were Diaries” directors, and call the Catholic- tion, Group 17, will be held timeistration is really for accountability “back-to-educa and working with volunteers, se lum, and assisting catechetical “The Vatican Prophecies,”- part-time, for him wereto autograph. reconfigured Address ______Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at tion” time in the Rockford Dio Education Office at 815/399- leaders track required diocesan Menu options are Chickeninto Thermidore three full-time and regional vegetarian Pasta4300 or visit http://www. St. James Parish in Rockford. cese. And that means that the - forms. Primavera. directors of religious educa ceorockford.com/ed/ Ministry Formation is a two- diocesan Catholic Education They will also assist in the - tion directly supervised by the ______Individual ticket(s) @ $45 ______Tables(s) foryear 10 program@ $340 for Catholic lay Office Tickets is busy are preparing $45 per par person or $340 for a table of eight.- religious formation of Catholic Catholic Education Office un - men and women with at least ishes,Reservations catechists and must students be made by Nov. 2. cal community,” he said. “Also, school teachers and youth min - der John McGrath, diocesan Mail checks to The Observer 80th Anniversary, POa highBox school7044, education who for a newTo yearreserve of religious your seats, edu call 815/399-4300, ext. 383 or visithaving three fullRockford, time, highly IL 61125. isters. director of Faith Formation. - want to: cation.http:// observer.rockforddiocese.org. experienced catechetical pro - The three regional directors To pay by credit -card“This visit is http://[email protected] a long anticipated re noffer leadership in an area ThisLimited year that sponsorships preparation are also available. Call Kevin McCarthyfessionals will make our ser (RDREs) are: or call 815/399-4300,structuring,” ext. 383. McGrath said, of ministry, gets at an 815/399-4300, entirely fresh start ext. 385, for ndetails.Mike Dowling, formerly vice more equitable to all of the “but it is much needed and will ndeepen spiritual aware thanks to a reorganization put the McHenry DDRE, who will deaneries.” - boost the quality of cateche ness, in place Aug. 1. cover the McHenry, Rockford For the most part, the RDREs - The sis and evangelization in par n enhance theological As announced July 24 in - and Elgin deaneries; will be on the road, visiting Bishop David Mal ishes throughout the diocese. knowledge, and Observer, nCindy Vincent, formerly parishes to mentor, advise loy has given his approval for - These three regional directors ndevelop pastoral skills for a the DeKalb DDRE, who will and provide resources to par a reorganization of the seven are ready to make a significant oversee the DeKalb, Sterling ish catechetical leaders, many particular area of ministry. deanery director of religious contribution in the way we Classes are held monthly on and Freeport deaneries; and, of whom are part time and share and grow in our faith.” education (DDRE) structure- nJose Coronel, formerly - one Saturday and one Tuesday that has been used in the dio - stretched to keep their cat Formation beginning from the Archdiocese of Chi echetical programs moving evening September through cese for more than two decades.- cago, who will work with the In addition to parish religious May at sites in McHenry, Au tion” time in the Rockford Dio - forward. The reorganization is the re Aurorainto three deanery full-time and regional all Span educationleaders track and required youth diocesanministry rora and Rockford. Classes be cese. And that means that the - They4300 will or be visit offering http://www. cat St. James Parish in Rockford. directors of religious educa ceorockford.com/ed/ forms. Ministry Formation is a two- diocesan Catholic Education They will also assist in the - tion directly supervised by the year program for Catholic lay Office is busy preparing par - religious formation of Catholic RootedCatholic Education in Office Fai un †h for years.- men and women with at least ishes, catechists and students- der John McGrath, diocesan cal community,” he said. “Also,8 school teachers and youth min a high school education who for a new year of religious edu having three full time, highly isters. director of Faith Formation. - want to: cation.For tickets — http://observer.rockforddiocese.orgexperienced catechetical pro or 815/399-4300, Ext.- 383 The three regional directors - “This is a long anticipated re noffer leadership in an area This year that preparation fessionals will make our ser (RDREs) are: structuring,” McGrath said, of ministry, Limitedgets an entirely sponsorships fresh start nMike available—call Dowling, formerly vice Kevin more equitable McCarthy to all of the at 815/399-4300, Ext. 385 thanks to a reorganization put “but it is much needed and will- ndeepen spiritual aware the McHenry DDRE, who will deaneries.” boost the quality of cateche in place Aug. 1. cover the McHenry, Rockford For the most part, the RDREs