ISSN: 0029-7739 $ 1.00 per copy THE BSERVER OOfficial Newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford Volume 85 | No. 12 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2020 CRS Official Watching Coronavirus Globally Bishop Malloy joins in and support those organizations, both They commended the U.S. govern- and to invest in crucial health care sys- statement from U.S. domestic and international, working ment for transporting more than 17 tons tems here and in other countries.” The to provide medical supplies and as- of donated medical supplies to China, group also urged Congress to protect Catholic Bishops sistance to address this serious risk to saying it demonstrated “the critical im- access to domestic health care safety-net public health,” the leaders said. portance of the need to work together Continued on page 3 WASHINGTON (CNS)—The coro- navirus has the world’s attention. The disease, which surfaced in China last year, has infected more than 64,000 people and killed at least 1,383 by mid- Marichu and February. It has spread to 24 countries Ding Camales- and been labeled a global health emer- Torrijos, of gency by the World Health Organiza- St. Matthew tion. Parish in Suzanne Van Hulle, the global public Vancouver, health expert for Catholic Relief Ser- British vices, is paying particularly close at- Columbia, tention to the spread of the virus, also pose wearing called COVID-19, to ensure CRS staff protective members in Asia are safe. masks during She said she and other CRS officials a brief walk are monitoring the situation on a daily outdoors on basis to see where the Diamond Princess cruise new cases are show- ship. The ship, ing up and would quarantined be willing to adjust following programming so discovery that staff members of the are not in contact coronavirus with the deadly vi- on board, is (CNS photo/P. Laubner, CRS) rus. docked off the S. Van Hulle “We are tracking coast of Japan. the outbreak close- (CNS photo/courtesy Camales-Torrijos family) ly,” she told Catholic News Service Feb. 14 from her Washington office. CRS, the U.S. bishops’ overseas relief Couple on Cruise Ship Relying on Faith and development agency, has programs across Asia but no staff members in VANCOUVER, British Columbia was a gift to Ding ahead of his 65th side. Otherwise they stay inside, pray- China. They have a regional office in (CNS)—The morning routine didn’t birthday. ing, sending messages to other passen- Cambodia. change for Marichu and Ding Camales- They made stops in Vietnam, Taiwan, gers through online chat groups, and Torrijos since they and all other pas- China and Hong Kong, when on the last trying to stay positive. Bishop Malloy, other sengers on the Diamond Princess cruise day of the trip a case of the coronavirus, Marichu is unaware of any Catholic bishops urge prayer ship were quarantined after the corona- also called COVID-19, was discovered priests on board the ship, but as a lector, In a joint statement issued Feb. 18, virus was discovered on board. on board. The ship was placed on quar- extraordinary minister of holy Commu- three U.S. Catholic leaders expressed The couple has breakfast delivered antine, docked in Tokyo, and anchored. nion and member of Couples for Christ solidarity and prayers “for those im- by mask-wearing cruise staff, listen to They didn’t expect to leave the ship un- at St. Matthew, she is trying to minister pacted or working to treat those infect- live updates from the captain, send on- til Feb. 19. to her fellow travelers by offering an op- ed by the disease.” Signing the state- line messages to family and friends, and On Feb. 13, 44 new cases of the the timistic outlook. ment were Bishop David J. Malloy of they pray. virus were confirmed on board, bring- When an elderly passenger was taken Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Con- “We start the day with prayer thank- ing the number of infected individuals off the ship and sent to a hospital for ference of Catholic Bishops’ Commit- ing God that we are symptom-free,” to 218 of 3,700 passengers and crew. treatment, Marichu reached out to the tee on International Justice and Peace; Marichu told The B.C. Catholic, news- “We are taking this in stride on a day- man’s wife, who remained on board. Sean Callahan, CRS president; and paper of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, to-day basis,” Marichu said. Through online messages, Marichu Mercy Sister Mary Haddad, president Feb. 13. The couple is confined to their tries to provide comfort and encourage- of the Catholic Health Association of Parishioners at St. Matthew Parish 200-square-foot cabin. They must wear ment. the United States. in Surrey, they boarded the ship for a masks when their meals are delivered “Without faith, I don’t think I would “We offer our prayers for healing Southeast Asia cruise 26 days earlier. It and one hour a day they can walk out- last this long,” she said.

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Next Class of Permanent Deacons Mark ‘Admission to Lector’ at Cathedral of St. Peter in Rockford

(Photo provided) On Feb. 15 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rockford the “Rite of Admission to Lector” was ceremony are (from left, back) Msgr. Glenn Nelson, Vicar General for the diocese; James held for the men who are scheduled to be ordained as permanent deacons in Septem- Schilling, David Womac, Kenneth “Brian” Mullins, Victor Solis, Neal Carpenter, Michael ber. They will become acolytes sometime this spring or early summer, which is the final Alber, Father Kenneth Wasilewski, director of the Permanent Diaconate Office; (mid- step before ordination. By ordination they will have completed five years of formation dle) Mark Ennis, Robert Collins, Steven Besetzny, Gregory Farrell, (front) Jose Aguilar, in addition to two years of the diocesan Ministry Formation Program. Posing at the Stewart Dobson, William Kearley, Timothy Pignatari and Christopher Nocchi. CRS Official Watching Coronavirus Globally From page 1 and infectious disease preven- Some of what she learned observed signs or symptoms of might have been exposed to programs and provide addi- tion and control. The outbreak during that outbreak can be the disease though a hotline- Ebola, or who could have it, tional emergency international had more than 28,000 con- applied to the current situa- number. from those who didn’t so fewer assistance to areas impacted by firmed cases and more than tion, she said, particularly the All the health centers, she people would be exposed to, the virus. 11,000 deaths. importance of community en- added, had triage units at the and in close contact with, those CRS’ Van Hulle knows from “During an Ebola outbreak, gagement. front to weed out those who with the disease. experience the potential ef- information and understand- In West Africa, she said, fects of a deadly virus. She was ing people’s perception about CRS worked with both gov- working in Sierra Leone with the virus is just as important ernment and religious leaders CRS’ health team in 2014-2015 as medicine or a vaccine,” to ensure that people received “Come and See” Weekend in response to the Ebola out- Van Hulle said in a statement information about how Ebo- break. at the time. She also said that la could be transmitted and At the time, CRS assisted local community leaders “play stressed the absolute necessity April 3-5, 2020 people in the affected region a critical role in educating of good hand-washing to keep not only through informa- people around Ebola and how the disease from spreading. Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey tion campaigns but by provid- to prevent both acquiring the CRS also encouraged com- ing safe and dignified burials, virus and ongoing transmis- munity reporting by urging Dubuque, IA emergency food distributions, sion.” people to report personal or Open to single Catholic women ages 18 – 40.

Bishop Malloy’s Public Schedule Join the community in prayer for the liturgy WASHINGTON, D.C. — p.m., Confirmation, Holy Family Administration Center of the hours and Eucharist. Listen to some Feb. 27-28, USCCB Committee Church WOODSTOCK — March 5, of the sisters speak about Meetings HAMPSHIRE — March 2, 5:30 1:30 p.m., School Mass, Marian ROCKFORD — Feb. 29, Rite p.m., Confirmation, St. Charles Central Catholic High School our way of life, and of Election — English at 10 a.m. Borromeo Church ROCKFORD — March 8, how God led them and Spanish at 12:30 p.m. — ROCKFORD — March 3, 11 Sunday Mass, Cathedral of St. to Mississippi Cathedral of St. Peter a.m., Clergy Relief Meeting, Peter Abbey. Meet other ROCKFORD — March 1, 7:30 Diocesan Administration Center WASHINGTON, D.C. — women exploring a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of ROCKFORD — March March 9-11, United States St. Peter 3, 2 p.m., Presbyteral Council of Catholic Bishops God’s call in their ROCKFORD — March 1, 1 Council Meeting, Diocesan Committee Meetings lives. Have the opportunity to ask questions, take time for extra silence and THANK YOU prayer, visit one-on-one Thank you to the faithful priests of our Diocese with a sister about your for their untiring attention to our needs. own discernment, and enjoy the beauty of nature around us. Many of us only see a small part of what they do each and every day, week, month or year. For many of them, the day starts with morning Mass, and may not end until our Contact Sr. Myra, vocation director: spiritual needs have been met at the end of the day. During [email protected] this Lenten season please take the opportunity to thank the 563-582-2595, ext 2114. truly dedicated priests who help us in our spiritual lives. JOHN F. AND FRAN MORRISSEY Unable to attend at this time? Contact Sr Myra to schedule an individual discernment retreat. 4 | FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2020 | The Observer Around the Diocese

What’s Up Going on Now Meet the Academy’s Alumni Hall, 1000 Butterfield Road March 1 folks who Wed March 4 here (door #7). Students compete for honors; raise FREEPORT fill Deadline for March 11 What’s Up (for events funds for charity. Cost: $5 in advance; $7 at the Open house and registration: March 16-22) door. Info: Mark Malkowski, 630-897-6936 ext. 296 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Aquin your or [email protected] Preschool, St. Thomas, 1400 mailbox. Kiwanis Dr. Various programs Thu March 5 Sat March 7 for children 3-5. Visits also available by appointment. Info: Meet two of the staff CRYSTAL LAKE WEST DUNDEE http://www.aquinschools.org/ members who help bring Silent No More: 7 p.m.; McHenry County College Irish dinner dance: 6-11 p.m.; St. Catherine of academics/earlychild.cfm you reliable Church Luecht Auditorium, 8900 US Rt. 14 (use south Siena School gym, 845 W. Main St. Corned beef news from the Rockford entrance). Sponsor: Right to Life McHenry and cabbage or chicken dinner; music by Conner Elsewhere Diocese and beyond. County. Speakers: Three women and one man Duffy; step dancing by The Mayer School of Irish who have suffered from abortions; Donna Moore, Dance; emcee D.J. Ray. Cost: $35 per adult; $60 per March 1 Amanda Hudson director of pro-life activities, Springfield Diocese couple; $10 per child. Info: church narthex Feb. BENTON, WIS. who organizes Rachel’s Vineyard retreats there. The Observer 29 and March 1; Jim Mangan, 847-602-5011; Bill Mass for Venerable News Editor Free. Info: Stephanie Hanlon, 815-261-8275, Corcoran, 847-727-4527 Mazzuchelli: 10 a.m.; St. Patrick [email protected] Church, 237 E. Main St. For 156th Amanda Sun March 8 anniversary of the death of Father pops up all Fri March 6 Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP, who over the ROCKFORD founded and designed churches diocese AURORA 87th St. Patrick dinner: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; St. Patrick, in Galena and southwestern in her “Irish Pub” night: 6 p.m.; Rosary High School, 901 2505 School St. Cost: $10 adults; $9 senior citizens; Wisconsin. Social in parish hall N. Edgelawn. Music by Switchback; snacks and $7 children 10 and younger. Info: patrickrockford@ after Mass. Sponsor: Mazzuchelli role as news editor. beverages (beer and wine also). Cost: $20 adults; sbcglobal.net Assembly 4th Degree Knights of She covers a variety of $10 students. Info: www.rosaryhs.com/switchback Columbus. events, writes a column Find more events at http://www.rockforddiocese.org/ Mr. Marmion contest: 7 p.m. at Marmion calendar.php and edits the paper’s Send Details Nation/World news section. A couple of her Lent activities: Parishes, schools challenging tasks are Marmion Adds to and Catholic organizations in the Rockford Diocese may gathering and creating submit information for remaining the annual Catholic Athletic Hall of Fame suppers, stations, retreats, sales, Schools Week and and other special events leading Jubilarian sections. AURORA—Four alumni and collected five state titles up to Easter. Please send your were inducted into Marmion in relay events during his high She also writes the dates, times, places and costs (if Athletic Hall of Fame Feb. 7. school career, including an Il- any), and sign-up information as copy for “Top o’ the J. Reed “Whiz” O’Malley, linois High School state record soon as possible. Morning with Bishop class of 1956, played golf and in the 400 freestyle relay. He St. Joseph Altars: Parishes, David J. Malloy,” basketball at Marmion. He was a junior national qualifier schools and Catholic and compiles the graduated from the University and went on to swim at Indiana organizations in the Rockford information for the of Notre Dame and served as an University. Diocese may submit information annual Rockford officer in US Army Intelligence Nicholas M. Burgess, class about St. Joseph altars, Masses Diocese Official in Germany. of 2001, was a four-year var- and other events by March 6. Dr. Francis W. VanWisse, sity swimmer, a scorer of the Submission information is at Directory. class of 1994, was a three- 2000 state championship team, the bottom of this column. year varsity football and base- Sharon Boehlefeld captain of the 2001 third place ball player, captain and MVP (Photo provided) team, and a contributing mem- The Observer of both football and baseball Save the Date ber of the 1998 and 1999 state Features and Pastor Goes to Play teams as a senior, and an al- runner-up teams. He earned March 11 Multimedia Father Stephen Glab, CR (center), ternate on the all-state football the distinction of All State and AURORA Editor pastor of Resurrection Parish in team. He went on to play foot- Visit day: 8:15-10:30 a.m.; Rosary Woodstock, poses with parishio- ball and baseball at the Univer- All American and collected six Sharon High School, 901 N. Edgelawn ners Mary Martin (left) and Elijah state titles in individual and sity of Texas at Austin. Dr. For seventh-grade girls. writes Freundl. The two performed in relay events during his high Jonathan W. Burgess, class Free; registration needed. Info: some Woodstock North High School’s school career, including an Il- of 2001, was a four-year varsity http://rosaryhs.com/explore or news and feature recent production of “Arsenic linois High School state record swimmer, and scoring member [email protected]; 630- and Old Lace.” in the 400 freestyle relay. He stories, gathers all the of the 2000 state championship 896-0831 submissions for the team, the 1998 and 1999 state was a Junior National qualifier March 13-15 weekly What’s Up runner-up teams, and the 2001 and went on to swim at Indiana third place team. He was named University, where he earned WOODSTOCK section of the paper, “Annie”: 7 p.m. March 13, 5 Say ‘Thank All-State and All American Academic All-Big Ten Honors. as well as editing the p.m. March 14, 2 p.m. March Media/Arts and Our 15; Marian Central CHS, 1001 Catholic View pages, and you, Father! McHenry Ave. Featuring Marian students. Cost: $10 adults; $5 the monthly Seasoned Watch for Observer, Forever Family, students and senior citizens. Info: 815-338-4220, ext. 109 Young Observer and The this logo Junior Observer pages. 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Marengo Scouts Honored at Parish Mass Save the Date Scouts from Meet the Sacred Heart March 14 folks who Parish, Marengo, DIXON wore their St. Pat’s Day dinner: serving fill uniforms and after Dixon St. Patrick’s parade; participated Dixon Knights of Columbus your Council 690 Hall, 506 W. Third St. as liturgical Corned beef and cabbage dinner mailbox. ministers at or sandwich, hot dogs and chips. Mass Feb 9. 8 p.m. Bonanza drawing. Cost: Meet three award- Liam Fricke and winning Catholic $12 dinner; $8 corned beef L.J. Wilson were sandwich. Info: www.kofc690. freelancers who bring presented with com, 815-288-1821 (leave a you stories from around their Parvuli message); on Facebook at the diocese. Dei medals by Knights of Columbus 690 Father William Louise Brass RICHMOND Antillon, pastor. St. Patrick’s dinner: 6-11 p.m.; Louise (Photo provided) St. Joseph Father Miller Hall, has been 10519 N. Main St. Sponsor: Knights of Columbus Council writing 8366. Corned beef and cabbage, for The ATD News in Brief chicken, potatoes, rolls, desserts, Observer drinks; live band. Only 100 for Hope and healing after abortion focus of March 5 Crystal Lake event tickets. Cost: $15 per person. several years, but her Info: Pat Kelly, 815-575-6833; Randy Karls, 815-482-1775; Stan work with northern CRYSTAL LAKE—A Silent No More Campaign young age of 14. Another did so while in college. speaking event will be held on Thursday, March The third followed her doctor’s recommenda- Maravelias, 815-307-8482 Illinois newspapers and March 21 magazines goes back 5, 7 p.m. at McHenry County College, 8900 US- tion when she was given an adverse diagnosis 14, Crystal Lake, in the Luecht Conference Cen- of her baby. AURORA much further. She’s Blood drive: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; also a book author. A ter, Door B. In addition to the three speakers, Donna Holy Angels Connor Hall, 180 S. Rochelle resident, she The Silent No More Awareness is a campaign Moore, Director for the Office of Pro-Life -Ac Russell Ave. Sponsor: Knights to help the public become aware of the devas- tivities and Special Ministries for the Diocese of of Columbus Council 4849 is a native of Britain, and Versiti. Walk-ins welcome; something you’ll know tation abortion brings to many men and wom- Springfield and facilitator of diocesan Rachel’s en. The campaign seeks to expose and heal the Vineyard retreats, will speak about the methods appointments appreciated. Info: as soon as you speak Dean Miles, 630-801-9173 secrecy and silence surrounding the emotional available to pursue healing from abortion. to her, which you may CRYSTAL LAKE and physical pain of abortion. A member of the clergy will be on hand to do anywhere in the Angel Gown workshop: 9:30 diocese. It also provides post-abortive women and assist with any grief counseling. Informative a.m.-2:30 p.m.; St. Elizabeth Ann men with hope and resources so they, too, can post-abortion material will be available as well Seton, 1023 McHenry Ave. Help Lynne Conner heal from the negative emotional, physical and as the book No One Told Me I Could Cry while make gowns for stillborn and spiritual consequences they experience. supplies lasts. And finally, a representative of infant burials. No experience Lynne holds necessary. Wedding dresses, At this event, sponsored by Right to Life the honor post-abortive counseling will provide infor- seam rippers, scissors, patterns, of being the McHenry County, three post-abortive women mation on the next step towards hope and examples, inspiration and lunch longest- and a husband will share their unique, personal healing. provided. Registration requested stories. One woman aborted her child at the Info: www.SilentNoMoreAwareness.org. for lunch count. Info: Nadine standing Berczynski at nadineberczynski@ corres- Annual Mr. Marmion Award to be presented March 6 gmail.com; https://www. pondent for The Observer. facebook.com/groups/ She started while still AURORA—Marmion Academy’s Student Marmion Academy’s Alumni Hall, 1000 Butter- RestinHisArmsAngelGowns/ attending Northern Council and Leadership Education and Devel- field Road here (enter through door #7). DIXON opment (LEAD) Program will host the annual Mr. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Steak or chops dinner: 5 p.m.; Illinois University and Dixon Knights of Columbus has continued to write Marmion talent and performance show March Info: Mark Malkowski, 630-897-6936 ext. 296 or Council 690 Hall, 506 W. Third St. while she raises her two 6. Students from each class will [email protected] Proceeds for Sterling Deanery children and writes for compete in four events and a youth group’s Steubenville other area papers. She’s panel of faculty judges will de- summer retreat. Meat and sides. Cost: $15 steak dinner; $10 pork familiar to many in the termine the winner. chop dinner. Info: www.kofc690. Rockford area, her home Proceeds from the event com, 815-288-1821 (leave a base. will be donated to the fam- message); on Facebook at ily of Mallory T., a young local Knights of Columbus 690 Pat Szpekowski girl with Spina bifida, to help (Photo provided) March 24 defray mounting medical ex- Candidates are (front from left) sophomores J.T. Gollinger and Kevin Schoe- DIXON Pat, owner berle, junior Anthony Standish, freshman Isaiah Smith; (back) seniors Ben penses. Blood drive: 12:30-5:30 p.m.; of PR Okolita and Anthony Tinerella, juniors Ryan Fitzgerald, Collin Roin, senior Ben Dixon Knights of Columbus Strategies & Show time is 7 p.m. at Riner and (not pictured) freshman Alex Nitchoff and sophomore Adrian Ruiz. Council 690 Hall, 506 W. Third Communi- St. Blood donors and volunteers cations needed. Appointments in Elgin, appreciated. Info: Bruce Kleinmaier, 815-973-0454, finds time in her busy [email protected]; schedule to write for The redcrossblood.org Observer, too. She is often LOVES PARK accompanied by her Disciples of Emmaus: 9 a.m.- husband, Dan, sidekick 1:30 p.m., Loves Park City Hall, and photographer. An 100 Heart Blvd.; 2 p.m. closing Mass, St. Bridget, 600 Clifford Algonquin resident, you’ll Ave. New Hispanic ministry find her most in the Fox group. Bishop David Malloy will Valley and environs. celebrate the closing Mass. Info: 815-965-9539 We’ll fill your March 25 mailbox, your email Bishop Malloy DIOCESE inbox, or both for Life Advocacy Day: 10 one low price! Hits His Mark a.m.-2 p.m.; State Capitol, Select print, digital or both. Bishop David Malloy waits Springfield. Diocese of Rockford for his cue during a recording representatives will lobby for life, session at St. Anthony of especially to protect the Parental Padua Parish in Rockford Feb. Notification of Abortion Law in Illinois. Charter transportation will 20. The diocesan Office of leave from Rochelle. Info: https:// http://observer. Charitable Giving is preparing rockforddiocese.org www.rockforddiocese.org/life/life- 815/399-4300, ext. a video for the Diocese of dignity/current-events-life-issues/ Rockford 2020 annual appeal. 383 (Observer photo/Margarita Mendoza) life-advocacy-day/ The Observer | FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2020 | 7 The Junior Observer Vol. 34, No. 6 Published by The Observer, Official Catholic Newspaper of the Diocese of Rockford [email protected]

A Good News Story Q&A Celebrating a Son’s Return What did Catholic News Service his father caught sight of him coming ne day, tax collectors and sin- home and ran to embrace and kiss him. the younger ners gathered around Jesus to “Father, I have sinned against heav- son want O hear Him speak. en and against you; I no longer deserve The Pharisees and scribes were to be called your son; treat me as you from his disgusted. would treat one of your hired workers,” father? “This man welcomes sinners and the younger son said. eats with them,” they sneered. “My son, you are here with Instead, the father told his servants Jesus overheard them and decided to me always; everything I to bring a fine robe, sandals and a ring tell the parable of the lost son. have is yours.” Why was (CNS) for his son. There was a man who had two sons, “Take the fattened calf and slaugh- the father Jesus told the crowd. Bible Challenge ter it,” the father ordered. “Then let us The younger son wanted to leave When have you asked someone celebrate with a feast, because this son excited to home, so he asked to be given his share to forgive you for poor of mine was dead, and has come to life of his father’s estate. The father did so, choices or bad behavior? see the again; he was lost, and has been found.” and the younger son set off for a distant Write about your answer. The older son, who always had done younger country. The younger son squandered all of everything his father had asked, was son return “How many of my father’s hired angry that his wayward brother was his money. Afterward, a famine struck workers have more than enough food to home? the country, and he could not afford to being celebrated. eat, but here am I, dying from hunger,” support himself. “My son, you are here with me al- He found work tending swine for a he said to himself. ways; everything I have is yours,” the Read more local farmer. He was so hungry that he The younger son decided to return father said to his older son. “But now we about it in was tempted to eat the pigs’ food. home. He planned to admit his sinful- must celebrate and rejoice, because your Luke 15 Suddenly, the younger son came to ness to his father. brother was dead and has come to life his senses. While he was still a long way off, again; he was lost and has been found.”

Getting a Head Start on Alms Ash Wednesday was grade schools have a head Lent — almsgiving. That’s ers less fortunate and ask- What are you and your Feb. 26 and two diocesan start on one of the pillars of the practice of helping oth- ing nothing in return. school doing for Lent?

(Photo provided) Rockford Academy Students Aid Poor Clares

(Photo provided) Rockford’s All Saints Catholic Academy students Mason Caltagerone (left), student council president, and Phoebe Nelson, vice-president, Hampshire St. Charles Borromeo Students Make Birthday Kits present Boylan Central Catholic High School girls basketball coach Students and their families at St. Charles Borromeo School of Hampshire donates birthday celebration es- Paul Perrone with a check for $3,002 and notes with over 300 prayers sentials from cake mix, frosting and candles to plates, napkins, toys and favors to their “Birthday in a Box” for the Poor Clares. The Lady Titans recently presented the collec- project. The items were assembled as kits in colorful bags for distribution by local food pantries. Students tion from All Saints and other donors to help the Poor Clares of the assembled 136 birthday kits for children served by the Burlington-Hampshire food pantry. Corpus Christi Monastery in Rockford. (See YO, Feb. 21.)

Elgin St. Thomas More Students Bring Book to Life Each year the third grade class at St. Thomas More School in Elgin reads the book “Miss Alanieus: A Vocabulary Disaster” by Debra Frasier. Afterward, each student selects a vocabulary word to present both orally and visually. They then hold a parade, modeled after the one in the book for other classes and parents. This is the 12th year third-grade teacher Doreen Varley has led students in the project. (Photo provided) 8 | FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2020 | The Observer Ashes to Ashes ave mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense. Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my Hsin cleanse me. — Psalm 51:3-4 Lent Activities

AMBOY confessions; 6:30 p.m. Mass. Cost: donation. St. Patrick, 32 N. Jones Ave. JOHNSBURG ROCKFORD Info: Bev Halsey, 815-857-2315, St. John the Baptist, 2302 W. St. Edward Father Murphy Center, [email protected] Church St. 3004 11th St. March 1-3, 6:30-7:30 Parish mission: Info: 815-385-1477 Fish fry: Feb. 29, March 6, 13, 20, p.m. talk with adoration in church; 27, April 3, 10, 5-7 p.m. Sponsor: March 2-4, 7:30 a.m. Mass and 8:15 Soup and Stations: Feb. 28, March Knights of Columbus Council 470 a.m. talk in church followed by 6, 13, 20, 27; 6 p.m. supper in hall and the parish. Pollack or cod and refreshments in hall. followed by 7 p.m. stations in church. Cost: donation for supper. sides, beverages. Desserts by K of C AURORA Confessions: Fridays during stations. Ladies Auxiliary and parish Ladies (CNS photo by Tyler Orsburn) St. Peter, 925 Sard Ave. Guild. Checks payable to K of C 470. PECATONICA Cost: dinner—$10 adults; $4 children Info: 630-896-6816 5-12; free children 4 and younger; $1 Stations and supper: Fridays during St. Mary, 126 W. Fifth St. per dessert; $1 each milk, pop, bottled Lent. 6 p.m. stations followed by soup, Stations and soup supper: March water; $2 each beer; $3 each wine. salad and bread in parish center gym. 29, 5 p.m. stations, 5:30 p.m. supper Why Give Alms? Confession and Mass: Tuesdays followed by a live auction with Jim Find more Lent activities in The during Lent. 5:30-6:20 p.m. Sacia. Proceeds fund parish projects. Observer Feb. 21 and future issues. BY PAUL SENZ the poor, and a depriving them Catholic News Service of their livelihood.” He also wrote, “It is for this that God ent is a time of sac- has permitted you to possess rifice. We strive to much ... that you should distrib- unite ourselves with ute it to the needy.” the suffering of Jesus, Almsgiving does not expect Lwalking with Him in the des- repayment; it is an act of mer- ert, agonizing with Him in the cy and of justice, in the purest garden, dying with Him on the sense of “caritas.” cross. Jesus explained this to His There are three traditional disciples when He said, “When “pillars” of Lent that help us you hold a lunch or a dinner, follow in Christ’s footsteps: do not invite your friends or prayer, fasting and almsgiving. your brothers or your relatives Of the three, almsgiving prob- ably gets the least attention, but or your wealthy neighbors, in it is one way that we can make case they may invite you back sacrifice dur- and you have ing Lent while lmsgiving does not expect r e p ay m e nt . (Observer screen shot/Sharon Boehlefeld) s u p p o r t i n g Arepayment; it is an act of Rather, when Catholic Listening for Lent and Anytime the needy, the you hold a mercy and of justice. in the banquet, in- Great Catholic Music is a project of the Living Bread Radio Network, a group of Catholic radio stations work of the in northeast Ohio. The audio web-streaming service was launched March 1, 2019, just before Lent, Church or an- purest sense of ‘caritas.’ vite the poor, and plays a mix of pre-and post-Vatican II hymns and liturgical music all day. Find it online at https:// other worthy the crippled, greatcatholicmusic.com. Set up as many public broadcasting stations are, it seeks support from listeners cause. the lame, the to stay on the air. Alms can be money, or some- blind; blessed indeed will you times food, that is given to the be because of their inability to poor. repay you” (Lk 14:12-13). To live out almsgiving in the Jesus later taught that we are spirit of Lenten sacrifice and called to give to the needy, to following the clear teaching of be merciful, and that whatever Jesus, we should give not only we do or do not do to even the from our surplus, from what least among us, we do to Him we can spare; rather, we should (Mt 25:31-46). Lenten Fish Fry Buffet give even the coat off our back. St. Basil the Great applied Jesus praised the poor wid- this teaching when he wrote, All You Can Eat Baked ow who gave of her meager “The bread you do not use is means; she did not hang onto the bread of the hungry. The the money, but she gave what garment hanging in your ward- and Fried quality Cod little she had (Mk 12:41-44). robe is the garment of the per- St. John Chrysostom wrote that son who is naked. The shoes and all the trimmings our almsgiving “shines with you do not wear are the shoes a brighter luster” when given of the one who is barefoot. The Serving from our poverty. money you keep locked away is In the Acts of the Apostles, the money of the poor. The acts 5-7 p.m. we are told, “It is more blessed Adults — $13.00 V Children (5-12) — $5.00 of charity you do not perform to give than to receive” (20:35). are the injustices you commit.” (under 4) February 28th In the Book of Tobit, we are re- Children — FREE Everything we have is from minded, “Prayer with fasting God. Everything we are is from March 6th is good. Almsgiving with righ- Carry-outs are available! teousness is better than wealth God. In that sense, everything March 13th with wickedness. It is better to we have and are is a gift of God Call ahead for carry-outs or give alms than to store up gold, to the needy, for we are nothing additional information. March 20th for almsgiving saves from without His grace. Almsgiv- (815) 732-7383 March 27th death, and purges all sin. Those ing is simply paying it forward, who give alms will enjoy a full passing along the gifts we have April 3rd life” (12:8-9). been given to those who are in Handicapped Accessible! Giving alms, sharing what need. we have with those in need, is Do not let this be relegated not just a good idea, something only to Lent. Inspired by these with spiritual benefits — it is passages from Scripture, the St. Mary Parish Center our vocation, our moral obliga- words of the saints and the call- Rt. 64 West — Oregon, IL tion. ing from Our Lord, almsgiving — MASTERCARD & VISA DEBIT & CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED — St. John Chrysostom wrote, should be done the whole year. Bring this ad and receive $1.00 off one adult meal. “Not to share our own riches Let Lent be the springboard with the poor is a robbery of and give of yourself always. Ashes to Ashes The Observer | FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2020 | 9 Prepare Your Way For the Lord

good hike can invigorate Are you carrying the essentials? the body, clear the mind, s you begin your “hike” with the Are you lacking any necessary Lent Reflection and focus the spirit. Lord this Lent, check the spiritual items? A by Father David I have taken many long inventory in your backpack. Are you trying to haul too much? Ahikes in my life (some would probably To have a fruitful journey you must Austin Pastor, St. Mary, McHenry like me to take more!), as surely address the contents of your bag. phone. have many of you. I know well the In the Gospel of the temptations importance of being properly prepared With that list of items a backpack we are confronted with three worldly for a long journey through the woods. can be quickly filled. One can’t “items” we would all too frequently take too much else otherwise it On especially long hikes it is always try to cram into our backpacks: us down and hinder our progress on won’t fit and if it did the bag would wise to carry a backpack filled with pleasure (making bread from stones), this spiritual “hike.” likely become too heavy to carry pride and presumption (diving off the some essentials — water, trail mix or Instead fill up your spiritual other snacks, a complete first aid kit, comfortably. parapet), and power (bowing to what backpack with the light of Truth (from a Swiss army knife, a map of the area One must therefore strike the right is evil for personal gain.) or GPS device if a signal is accessible, balance between what to bring and As Jesus rejects the pursuit of all God’s mouth), the poncho of humility bug repellant, a small towel, a what to leave behind. three, so should we cast them aside (not testing the Lord), and the map of flashlight, a windbreaker or poncho As you begin your “hike” with the as unnecessary baggage. Though obedience (serve the Lord alone.) (if I’m not wearing one), extra socks Lord this Lent, check the spiritual enticing and seductive the unbridled Have a blessed Lent, and happy and t-shirt, and of course nowadays a inventory in your backpack. pursuit of them will in the end weigh hiking.

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Ingredients and annual Fish Boil 2 Tbls. Olive oil 13-14 oz. can light coconut 4 cloves garlic, minced milk Friday, March 6th 4 tsps. grated fresh ginger 2 cups napa cabbage, finely root shredded Serving from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 4 tsps. minced lemongrass or Sea salt to taste Dinner includes: Boiled Cod, boiled potatoes, cole slaw, bread and dessert lemongrass paste Lime wedges for serving. $  $ 1 tsp. curry powder Fresh cilantro or parsley for Adults — 10 Children under 12 — 5 ½ tsp. crushed red pepper serving Also serving quesadilla, applesauce, $ flakes Green onion sliced, for chips and dessert — 5 4 cups vegetable broth serving Confessions - 4:30 - 5:00  Stations of the Cross - 5:00  Holy Mass - 5:30 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined ST. MARY CHURCH 2520 JOHNSON STREET — WEST BROOKLYN, ILL. 61378 — (815) 849-5412 Directions In a large pot over medium crushed red pepper flakes if heat, add olive oil, garlic, you like. CATHEDRAL OF ST. PETER GYM ginger and lemongrass. Stir, Cooks’ notes: We had 1243 N. Court St. ~ Rockford, IL 61103 then add curry, crushed red dried lemongrass that we re- pepper flakes and broth. In- hydrated a bit before using, crease heat to medium-high and ground ginger (we used to bring broth to a light boil. about ¼ tsp.). We want to try Add shrimp and reduce ri its it again with fresh because heat to medium. Simmer for 5:30-7:30 P.M. this sweet and spicy soup Dinner Includes: Choice of Cod (Baked 3 minutes. Add coconut milk was a real treat. and cabbage. Increase heat or Fried) or Shrimp, Frank’s Famous Prepping everything February 28 slightly until liquid returns to Clam Chowder, Cole Slaw, Baked Potato, ahead of time was impor- a light simmer. Remove from March 6 tant because this is a really Beverage & Dessert heat. quick recipe to make. Prep March 13 Season with salt to taste. Kids Meal: Choice of Fish/Shrimp Serve with a squeeze of lime won’t take more than 5 or and some cilantro or pars- 10 minutes, so this really is a or Hot Dog w/Chips ley, green onion and more fast Friday meal. 10 | FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2020 | The Observer Nation/World News in Brief Remembering Raphael Tapestries Pope says revision of canon law section designed by Renaissance on crime, penalties is necessary master VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In addition to the 12-year process of Raphael are updating the Code of Canon Law section dealing with crimes hanging on and penalties, Pope Francis, meeting Feb. 21 with members a lower wall and staff of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, said in the Sistine the work of revising Book VI of the Code of Canon Law, Chapel. Ten “Sanctions in the Church,” also was needed “to offer suitable enormous tapestries by instruments for facilitating its application.” In a 2013, Bishop Raphael are Juan Ignacio Arrieta, secretary of the council, said the current on display for code was drafted in “a period that was a bit naive” in regard one week in to the need for a detailed description of offenses, procedures celebration for investigating them and penalties to impose on the guilty. of the 500th It reflected a feeling that “we are all good,” he had said, and anniversary that “penalties should be applied rarely.” The naivete of the of his death law became clear with the sexual abuse crisis, Bishop Arrieta in 1520. told CNS. In addition, the sanctions section of the 1983 code (CNS photo/courtesy of Vatican Museums) was written with such an emphasis on the role of the indi- vidual bishop in his local diocese that each bishop bore the full weight of deciding when and how to intervene and what sort of sanction or punishment to impose on the guilty. Northern Italian Dioceses take Catholic gospel singer found dead in police cell in Rwanda NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS)—A popular Measures against Coronavirus Catholic gospel singer was found dead in VATICAN CITY (CNS)— ing the Vatican, has had three a police cell in Kigali, Rwanda, in what au- With the biggest two days of confirmed cases. Neither Lazio thorities said was a suicide. Kizito Mihigo, celebration and costume pa- nor the Vatican had issued spe- 38, died Feb. 17, three days after he was ar- (CNS photo/Jean Bizimana, Reuters) rades left, the famous pre-Lent- cial precautions as of Feb. 24. rested for allegedly fleeing the country to K. Mihigo en “Carnevale” of Venice was Auxiliary Bishop Franco join a rebel group in neighboring Burundi canceled as were Ash Wednes- Agnesi, vicar general of the and for allegedly trying to bribe those who arrested him. day services and even funeral Milan archdiocese, issued His body was found hanging from the window of his cell, Masses throughout the Arch- (CNS photo/Paul Haring) further instructions Feb. 24 where he had been confined alone. Marie Michelle Umuhoza, diocese of Milan. People wear masks as Pope Francis saying that churches would Rwanda Investigation Bureau spokeswoman, was quoted by The archdiocese also issued celebrates Mass after attending a remain open for private prayer a notice Feb. 23 suspending all Rwanda’s The New Times saying Mihigo had displayed “signs meeting, “Mediterranean, Frontier and, although there should be public celebrations of the Mass of Peace,” in Bari, Italy, Feb. 23. of a depressed person.” Mihigo, an ethnic Tutsi, was a survi- no public celebration of the vor of the 1994 genocide during which 800,000 ethnic Tutsi until further notice in compli- of cases — 167 — were in the Mass, “funerals and matri- and moderate Hutus were killed; he produced a song that ance with Italian Ministry of northern Italian region of Lom- monies can be celebrated, but promoted forgiveness and healing. In 2014, he was arrested Health precautions to prevent bardy, whose capital is Milan. with the presence only of close and sentenced on charges of conspiracy to kill President Paul the further spread of the coro- The Veneto region, whose capi- relatives.” Kagame and other senior leaders. He pleaded guilty to the navirus. tal is Venice, had 27 confirmed Milan’s cathedral announced charges. He received a presidential pardon in 2018. Angelo Borrelli, head of Italy’s civil protection service, cases, he said. it would be closed to tour- announced Feb. 24 that the Schools and museums in the ists Feb. 24-25 while awaiting number of confirmed cases two regions were closed, and further instructions from the of coronavirus in the country school trips were suspended for health ministry and archdio- Watch had risen to 219, including five all students throughout Italy. cese. It said, “the area reserved Catholic people who died. The majority Lazio, the region surround- for prayer” would remain open. Mass Jean Vanier had ‘Manipulative’ Sexual Sunday, 6:30 a.m., WREX-TV Channel 13 Rockford Relationships with Six Women Anytime at MONTREAL (CNS)—Jean spiritual support for people bers of L’Arche communities www.rockforddiocese.org/tvmass Vanier, founder of the ecu- with intellectual disabilities, around the world, which was Brought to you by the Diocesan Office of menical L’Arche communities used his status to have “ma- due out Feb. 25 but leaked to Communications and Publications that provide group homes and nipulative” sexual relation- the me- ships with at least six women, dia earlier, concludes an internal investi- S t e p h a n th gation commissioned by the Posner 87 Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner organization. and Stacy The investigation reports Cates-Car- March 8, 2020 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM “sincere and consistent tes- ney, respec- timony covering the period tively in- ii ish ie 1970-2005” from six adults, ternational none of whom had disabilities. 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Saint Patrick Church Rockford, IL 61101 [email protected] (for any questions) Pray for Vocations Nation/World The Observer | FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2020 | 11 ‘We are in Human Misery,’ Franciscan News in Brief In Northern Syria tells Pope Federal appeals court now says Florida Latin cross can stay AMMAN, Jordan (CNS)— WASHINGTON (CNS)—Reversing its Syrian government forces and previous decision, a federal appeals court Russian warplanes are bomb- ruled Feb. 19 that a World War II-era cross ing Idlib province, while tens of can remain standing in a park in Pen- thousands of people are shelter- sacola, Florida. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court ing under strips of plastic tenting of Appeals said Florida’s 34-foot Latin in the freezing cold and snow. cross does not violate the Establishment Others are fleeing the explo- Clause of the First Amendment to the sions, crammed in trucks with Constitution. Circuit Judge Kevin Newsom, (CNS photo/Becket) few of their earthly possessions, writing for the three-judge panel, said the Pensacola cross heading to the already packed cross “has evolved into a neutral” symbol. northern border frontier, closed Becket, a nonprofit religious liberty law firm that represented by Turkey. Pensacola in this case, argued that the cross, built in 1941, had “The ground in Idlib trem- become “a significant symbol for the Pensacola community.” bles, people flee and the cries of (CNS photo/Khalil Ashawi, Reuters) In 2018, the same appeals court upheld a lower court ruling those who have nothing left get Children stand on snow near tents at a makeshift camp in Azaz, Syria, that said the cross in the city’s Bayview Park had to be re- lost in the snow,” reported Pro Feb. 13. moved because it violated the Establishment Clause. The city Terra Sancta, which supports took the case to the U.S. Supreme Court, which was consider- the work of two Franciscan fri- I beg you to pray also for our misery.” ing a similar dispute involving a peace cross in Bladensburg, ars and others in Idlib province peace, for our homeland and Pro Terra Sancta, based in Je- and nearby Aleppo. for our area, because there are rusalem and Milan, supports the Maryland. Last year, the Supreme Court ruled that the Mary- In a video appeal to Pope so many refugees and so many Franciscan Custody of the Holy land cross did not violate the Establishment Clause. After that Francis, one of the friars, Father refugees are without a roof and Land, which includes Francis- ruling, it vacated the appeals-court ruling in the Pensacola Hanna Jallouf, said: “Please, without food. We are in human cans in Syria. case and sent it back for reconsideration.

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Scripture Reflection for March 1, Faith Alive First Sunday of Lent Counsel: Grace Building on Nature I must have been in the third or A Starter fourth grade when I first heard about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. In our rural parish the bishop Question came every three years and children in third, fourth and fifth grade received the sacrament of confirmation. For Lent So I was about nine when I heard words like counsel and BY KEVIN PERROTTA fortitude for the first time. Other Catholic News Service gifts like wisdom and knowledge at least had names that I recog- ur first reading contains a symbolic nized. But I confess that counsel story in which a kind of Everywoman was new to my vocabulary. I and Everyman face a basic human suspect that for many it is still a question: How will I live — God’s strange word that begs for better Oway or my way? In the story, the woman and comprehension. the man are presented with the option not just of Over the years I have studied, committing a simple little sin but of going wrong taught and preached on these in the most fundamen- gifts. Counsel, in this context, tal way. remains challenging to explain, (CNS illustration/Tyler Orsburn) They are tempted but even at that, its significance to decide for continues to grow. themselves, against campus ministry told me how excited she God’s instruction, Counsel is both an attribute that people are was to land her first real job after college. It what will be good or able to grow into and a gift of the Holy Spirit was in her degree area and promised all that bad for them. In that that supersedes human growth. It is about sense, they face the making good judgments and ultimately dis- she was looking for in her new career. choice of whether to take on the role of God for cerning and appropriating the plan of God. Six months later, however, she stopped in themselves. And they do. They go their own Some parents of teenagers told me that to tell me how disillusioned she was with way, away from God. their favorite reminder to their kids as they the job. As much as she tried to do the right The story shows us ourselves. This is what all go out with friends is to make good deci- thing, she finally decided that the position of us tend to do. sions. That is the parents’ way of saying that was requiring her to behave in unethical and The Gospel then shows us the man who there are many options at their kids’ disposal. likely illegal ways. refused to go this way. Jesus is confronted with Choose wisely. If pressed, these parents add After prayer and consultation, she decided temptations to displace God as the center of that they want their children to make deci- that she had to quit the job to find some His life. But He holds on to God. He prefers sions that they can be proud of. peace of mind. Her comment to me was that what God wants even if it is not what He wants. Part of the maturing process is for people she was unwilling to give up her integrity. A hungry man wants to eat, but Jesus, even to see the consequences of their actions. Not all jobs have to end that way, but there though He is very hungry, insists that God’s Healthy judgments require maturity, just as are many times when the gift of counsel can word is more important than bread. making such judgments helps bring about help determine that some action must be Lent is an opportunity to ask ourselves the mature Christian living. taken. As an aside, the subsequent gift of question raised in the Genesis story. Who is Counsel, as a gift of God, takes that sense fortitude or courage has to be called upon God in my life — God or me? of judgment to a new level. It adds insight as well to help follow through with that right To answer this and conviction that humans cannot really decision-making. ent is an question, we can attain on their own. The old adage that grace Family members at all levels need to call ask more specific opportunity builds on nature aptly reflects the relation- on the Spirit to activate the gift of counsel. L ones. Where, in the ship of this gift of the Spirit as it builds on Parents, unfortunately, do not always have to ask ourselves way I live, the way I human development. the clarity of vision that they desire. relate to people, am I Whether looking into care for aging par- the question choosing to determine The most common examples of counsel come from confirmation students. Whether ents or trying to help guide their children raised in the what is good and bad through treacherous challenges, right judg- at school or among peers, these young for me apart from ment is necessary. Personal research and Genesis story. God? Where, despite people see behavior that they already know open conversations have to be matched with Who is God in God’s view, am I is not good. There may be bullying going on. trust in the Holy Spirit as an active part of going ahead and doing They themselves may be pressured to exper- my life — God their lives. what I want? iment with drugs, pornography or destruc- Perhaps that is precisely where it gets dif- or me? The presenting tive behavior. ficult. On the one hand people are asked to symptom of our As young people talk about these issues, departure from God use all the skills at their disposal while, on it is often as if they are fighting against the other hand, they are called upon to rely may seem small. Looking back over his life, overwhelming forces. Hopefully, they have St. Augustine found it in his delight at stealing on the Holy Spirit. enough self-esteem to stand up against pears from an orchard as a boy. All the gifts of the Spirit (Is 11:1-2) are the di- pressure. Equally, the adults in their lives may Our inclination to go our own way is deep- vine counterpoint to human efforts. There has rooted. Paul explains how Jesus has become have coached them how to deal with such to be teamwork between humans and God. our help for dealing with it: “Through the adversity. Relying on human efforts alone is not suffi- obedience of one, the many will be made Nonetheless, the divine gift of counsel can cient; nor does it work when humans simply righteous.” By “the one,” Paul means Jesus. go beyond what they can do on their own. look to God and fail to do their own work. “The many” are us. “Made righteous” means This means that they have to really believe Moreover, the various gifts of the Holy set right with God and straightened out within that the Holy Spirit is an active part of their Spirit work together. As already noted, coun- ourselves. life and not just some image of God dis- sel needs the support of fortitude, and both Jesus lived and died in obedience to God. cussed in confirmation preparation. need the insight of wisdom and knowledge. His loving, trusting relationship with God has Counsel continues to be important through- Ultimately, these gifts work together and ex- now become accessible to us, as we are united out someone’s life, often helping deal with press the ongoing presence of the Holy Spirit with Him in baptism. With Jesus, we can learn challenges in both work and family life. in one’s life. to say, “The Lord, your God, shall you worship A young woman whom I knew in university — Father Herb Weber Catholic News Service and Him alone shall you serve.” Our Catholic View The Observer | FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2020 | 13 Di erent View CNS/Joe Heller Know the Truth About Refugees

For more than 30 years, Catholic Charities in the Rockford Diocese has joined other agencies in recognizing truths about refugee resettlement, educating those who are suspicious, and providing job placement training, cultural orientation and English classes to new arrivals. As Charitably Speaking our familiar calling reminds us, we do this because we are by Patrick Winn Director, Rockford Diocese Catholic, not because they are. Catholic Charities Around the world more than 30 million people have been forced from their home [email protected] countries to fi nd refuge elsewhere. Standing alone this would rank in the top 50 most populous countries, more than all of Scandinavia, or Australia or Chile. Refugees will have their own Olympic team at the 2020 summer games. But the U.S. will admit only 18,000 refugees in fi scal year 2020, less than the population of Belvidere or Sterling, Batavia or Huntley. Reputation and Rash Judgment Mark Grey, a professor at the Army War College, writes that “the failure of the United States to lead the world in refugee Issues relating to Ethically Speaking evidence. It might mean resettlement exacerbates both short- and long-term security a person’s reputation that we interpret a story challenges.” fall under the Eighth by Father we hear about them in Grey off ers four reasons why a strong refugee program is Commandment. Our the worst possible light, important to our own national Kenneth reputation is essentially or we’re quick to believe security: how we’re seen publicly, Wasilewski gossip or rumors without 1) we owe the thousands Diocesan Ethicist espite the especially in terms of our knowing the situation who personally aligned with [email protected] burgeoning character. fi rsthand or hearing their us as translators, medics or ‘D One’s reputation is typically based on a side of the story. Maybe we take partial bits soldiers; numbers of displaced combination of our own choices and what of information about someone and “fi ll in the 2) U.S. leadership others say about us. Every person has a right blanks” with nefarious details from our own encourages other nations to peoples, the United to a reputation that honestly refl ects his or imagination. resettle refugees, thereby States is admitting her character, especially in terms of virtue. Any time we fail to give someone the spreading the fi nancial cost; Since virtues (and vices for that matter) benefi t of the doubt, we might be guilty of 3) resettlement means the fewest number of come from the repeated choices we make, rash judgment. And once we’ve decided to that refugees are less likely refugees in the history our character, and hence our reputation, believe something about that person, we to return to conditions of can be be formed by those same choices. might fi nd it diffi cult to believe anything persecution and retributive of the nation’s refugee However, living in the imperfect world we else, even if evidence to the contrary slaughter; and do, there can often be a disconnect between exists. In other words, we might easily 4) failure to relocate resettlement program.’ the reputation people have and the actual fi nd ourselves in a place of “perpetual rash refugees makes America — Mark Grey choices they’ve made. judgment” toward someone. more vulnerable to those who For example, someone who makes many A certain blindness can set in and it undermine our interests by poor moral choices might still enjoy a good becomes diffi cult to imagine anything other claiming we’re unreliable allies. reputation and be esteemed highly either than what we’ve already decided. The less Critical truths discomfort those who spread fear: because those bad choices remain hidden favorably we’re disposed to someone in the  Refugees did not want to leave their home countries. or the loudest voices are only heard saying fi rst place, the easier it becomes to fall into Refugees leave because of legitimate fears for life and safety good things about him or her. this sin and the more it must be guarded due to religious or political beliefs, their race, nationality or On the contrary, it’s also possible that against. membership in particular social groups. Question: what would someone who consistently makes virtuous If our rash judgment contributes to, it take to make you leave your home? Even the most divisive of choices might still end up with a poor or leads to, the harming of someone’s reputation. This might happen because a reputation, it becomes a very serious sin. elections have not created refugees from the United States.  single poor choice (or a few of them) ends up What’s worse, sometimes those guilty of No refugees were involved in the 9/11 attacks. The 19 being widely known — even if such choices rash judgment believe themselves justifi ed homicidal hijackers entered the United States on visas. Refugees are the exception rather than the rule. In in thinking or saying the things they do. come here to be safe from such terrorists, raise families, live in such a scenario, a major contributor to a poor Thus they may not accept responsibility for freedom, and become successful. reputation is often what others end up saying actions motivated by such a judgment nor  50% of the refugee families we resettle own their own about the person — whether or not what is seek forgiveness or atonement for them. A homes within fi ve years of arrival. Most become citizens shortly said is fair or accurate. certain “hardening of the heart” frequently after that same fi rst fi ve years. More than 90% of refugees The Catechism of the Catholic Church lists coincides with rash judgment. become employed within 180 days of arrival, with full-time jobs three ways in which a person’s reputation What are we to do if we fi nd ourselves and without long-term reliance on public benefi ts. can be harmed unjustly through the actions susceptible to this fault (assuming we do  Between 2005 and 2014, resettled refugees contributed $63 of others (CCC 2477-2479). The wrongdoing come to see it as a fault)? The catechism billion more to federal and state government revenues than they in each of these can easily grow in gravity includes some practical wisdom from St. received. Those 10 years of heightened scrutiny because of 9/11, based on the circumstances involved. The Ignatius of Loyola. He reminds us that our the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the great recession, saw fi rst of these three will be discussed in default for any person should always be to the per capita annual net positive fi scal eff ect of each resettled this column, while the other two will be interpret things in as favorable a way as refugee was $2,205, compared to the average of $1,848 for discussed in the next. possible — to begin by believing the best everyone else. The fi rst possible off ense listed is “rash about someone, rather than the worst. And Statistics may not change people’s minds. So when in doubt, judgment.” This is when we assume the even if the worst ends up being true, to remember the Holy Family were once refugees. worst about someone. We are quick to seek the person’s correction and conversion Please join today’s refugees on their journeys, and say, assign fault or blame, even without suffi cient instead of their condemnation or downfall. “Welcome.”

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THE Prayer Intentions and Scripture Readings OBSERVER http://observer.rockforddiocese.org 815/399-4300 March 2020 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1st Lent Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8- Katharine Drexel, virgin Casimir Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps Ez 18:21-28; Perpetua and Felicity, martyrs Gen 2:7-9, 3:1-7; Ps 51:3-6, 10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16- Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12- 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Ps 130:1-8; Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 12-13, 17; Rom 5:12-19; Pope Emeritus Benedict 19; Mt 6:7-15 13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 † Father Thomas G. Mt 5:20-26 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Mt 4:1-11 XVI † Msgr. Philip L. Kennedy, † Father Charles H. Quinn, Flynn, 1945; † Msgr. Basil Priests of the † Father C. Alfred Dietsch, † Father Harry McClellan, 1963 1955; † Father J. Urban Marchis, 1980 Sterling 1984; † Msgr. Edward S. 1934; † Father Daniel J. Bishop David J. Malloy Halbmaier, 1959; † Father Dominican Sisters of Deanery Wright, 2007 Sheehan, 1939; † Father Father Timothy Piasecki John W. Vaughn, 1981; the Third Order of St. School Sisters of St. David A. Murphy, 1969 † Father Vincent Dominic, Adrian, Mich. Francis Pope Francis Shindelar, 2010 Father Pierre Polycarpe 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2nd Lent Frances of Rome, religious Is1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8- Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk Gn 37:3-4, 12- Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33:4-5, Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8-9, 11, 9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 16:19-31 13a, 17b-28a; 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 18-20, 22; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; 13; Lk 6:36-38 23:1-12 † Father John J. Flanagan, Congregation of the Ps 105:16-21; 11-32 Mt 17:1-9 † Father Daniel Lehane, Father F. William 1931; † Father Augustine Third Order of St. Francis Mt 21:33-43, March 13: † Father † Father Benno A. 1943 Etheredge J. Mueller, 1938 of Mary Immaculate 45-46 Aloysius Piorkowski, Hildebrand, 1936 Priests of the Rockford Priests of the Rockford † Father Joseph Rhode, 1978; † Father Robert J. Congregation of the Deanery Diocese 1914; † Father Daniel R. Verstynen, 2004 † Msgr. Charles W. Humility of Mary Daley, 1961 McNamee, 2015 Father Kenneth Anderson Father Carl Beekman 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 3rd Lent 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Pss 42:2-3, Patrick, bishop Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop, St. Joseph, spouse of the Hos 14:2-10; Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18- Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 43:3-4; Lk 4:24-30 Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps doctor of the Church Blessed Virgin Mary Ps 81:6c-11b; 21b; Lk 18:9-14 Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 † Father Ambrose J. 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 14, 17; Mk 12: Priests of the Elgin † Father Lorenzo Goulet, Jr.,1948 18:21-35 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 28-34 Deanery Gonzalez, 2014 Priests of the Freeport †Father John T. Egan, † Father Arthur R. Schmid, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, † Father Alfred Priests of the McHenry Deanery 1954; † Father Francis P. 1934; † Father Thomas O. 24a (or Lk 2:41-51a) P. Kruk, 1994 Deanery Kennedy, 1999 Maguire, 1946; † Father March 18: † Father Father Louis Tosto Permanent deacons Joseph M. Blitsch, 1963 Leonard J. Guzzardo, 1969 Transitional deacons Men religious

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 4th Lent Turibius of Mogrovejo, bishop Ez 47:1-9, 12: Ps 46:2-3, Annunciation of the Lord Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9b- 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Jn 5:31-47 Ps 34: 17-21, 23; 12; Jn 7:40-53 Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 11-12a, 13b; Jn 4:43-54 Father Jhakson Garcia Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; † Father Bruno E, Daukas, Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25- † Father Peter M. Wilkin, 9:1-41 † Father James A. Lk 1:26-38 1991 30 1916; † Father Daniel J. † Father Thomas J. Cullen, Vanderpool, 1983; † Father Morris Stack, Congregation of the † Father James McCa rey, 1936; † Msgr. 1939; † Father John J. † Msgr. Robert Ho man, 1910; † Father M. A. Resurrection, Chicago T. Donohue, 1943 Andrew J. Burns, 1957; Calkins, 2001 2013 Kissane, 1954 Province Priests of the DeKalb † Msgr. Leo M. Keenan, Diocesan seminarians Women discerning Retired clergy and Deanery 1963 religious lives religious Diocesan seminarians

29 30 31 Join the Holy Father in praying for this special intention this month: 5th Lent Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, Be Reconciled Evangelization - Catholics in China: We pray Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; 33-62; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 that the Church in China may persevere in its Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 Priests of the Aurora † Father Harold J. faithfulness to the Gospel and grow in unity. † Father Arthur Deanery Heineman, 1963; † Father M. Kreckel, 1968; March John W. Ryan, 1975 — http://popesprayerusa.net/ 27: † Father Daniel P. † Father Thomas M. Come to Drennan, 1949; † Father Considine, 1988 Confession Fly the Flag Joseph R. Teafoe, 1986 Women religious Society of Jesus April 1 March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day http://bereconciled.rockforddiocese.org Key to listings Berthold Daily Scripture Readings died c. 1195 — March 29 † Pray for the priests who have served the Rockford Not much is known about this hermit who is considered by some historians to be the founder of the order of Carmelite friars. Various legends had him born in Limoges, France, educated at Diocese and who died this the University of Paris, and participating in the Crusades in Turkey. What is known is that he di- month on the days listed. rected a group of Frankish hermits living on Mount Carmel in Palestine in the second half of the For stations at your Please pray for these men 12th century. The existence on Mount Carmel of a church and hermitage in the spiritual tradi- parish, check the Lent tion of the prophet Elijah is documented from 1163 on. After Berthold’s death, the hermits were and women who have a events in The Observer or led by another Frenchman, St. Brocard; Carmelite houses became well-established throughout religious vocation. Europe by 1300. in your parish bulletin.

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