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www.archindy.org March 17, 2000 Vol. XXXIX, No. 23 50¢ Pope asks forgiveness for sins of Christians VATICAN CITY (CNS)—During a stages, the pope has called the Church to Dividing the apology by categories, the cal periods, said the pope, has “sullied” Lenten Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica rich a “purification of memory” as it embarks pope asked forgiveness for sins: the face of the Church. with symbols of penitence, Pope John on the third Christian millennium. • Committed in the service of the truth, He prayed that God would “accept our Paul II solemnly asked forgiveness for the “This first Sunday in Lent seemed to a petition introduced by Cardinal Joseph resolve to seek and promote the truth in past and present sins of Christians. me a favorable occasion for the Church, Ratzinger, prefect of the Vatican’s doctri- the gentleness of charity, in the firm Divided into seven broad petitions, the gathered spiritually around the successor nal congregation, which was created more knowledge that the truth can only prevail unprecedented jubilee “request for par- of Peter, to implore divine forgiveness for than 450 years ago under a different name in virtue of truth itself.” don” included apologies for sins against the sins of all believers,” said the pope, to run the Inquisition. • Against Christian unity, introduced Christian unity, the use of violence in wearing dark purple vestments embroi- “Even men of the Church, in the name by Cardinal Roger Etchegaray, president serving the truth, hostility toward Jews dered with brilliant silver panels. of faith and morals, have sometimes used of the Vatican’s jubilee commission. and members of other religions, the mar- Standing before a larger-than-life-sized methods not in keeping with the Gospel Contrary to Christ’s wishes, said the ginalization of women and sins against wooden crucifix erected to one side of the in the solemn duty of defending the pope, Christians “have opposed one society’s weakest members. altar, the pope was joined in the apology truth,” the cardinal said. another, becoming divided, and have From the jubilee’s earliest planning liturgy by seven top Vatican officials. Christian intolerance in certain histori- See FORGIVE, page 3 Gov. O’Bannon Journeying in Christ’s footsteps approves study of state death penalty By Mary Ann Wyand

Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein said March 10 he is pleased that Indiana Gov. Frank O’Bannon has authorized a state commission to study the death penalty. The archbishop said Gov. O’Bannon’s decision to conduct an in-depth study of the law and procedures regarding the death penalty in Indiana is “a step in the right direction.” The governor’s “activation of the Indiana Criminal Law Study Commisison of 1997 is certainly a step in the right direction,” Archbishop Buechlein said. “However, the central question remains: Does the state have to take a human life in order to protect its citizens? We Catholics believe that it does not.” The archbishop said Pope John Paul II has pointed out that “the cases in which the execution of an offender is an absolute necessity ‘are very rare, if not practically nonexistent.’ “We hold that all life—even that of a murderer—is sacred and should only be taken when there is no other way to pro- tect others,” Archbishop Buechlein said. “In capital cases, a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of Photos by Greg Otolski parole is the appropriate punishment.” The golden Dome of the Rock is the most prominent feature of Jerusalem’s skyline. The Dome of the Rock is built over the likely site of Solomon’s and In a March 9 letter, Gov. O’Bannon Herod’s temples. It is also believed to be the site where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac, and where Muslims believe Mohammed ascended into heaven. asked State Sen. William E. Alexa (D-Dist. 5) of Valparaiso, chair of the Indiana (Editor’s note: Criterion Managing Muslims to work toward a path of recon- time in the tense peace negotiations Criminal Law Study Commission, to have Editor Greg Otolski traveled to Israel ciliation, but that message is threatened to between Israeli and Palestinian leaders. the commission evaluate “Indiana’s death last month to tour several of the sites be drowned out by the bitter political and Israel and the Palestinians both claim penalty law and procedures this year in Pope John Paul II plans to visit on his religious tensions that divide the people of Jerusalem as their capital. light of the problems that have surfaced in pilgrimage to the Holy Land this month.) the Holy Land. Christians in Israel, who are a small other states, and the fact that there doesn’t Although Israeli officials plan to give minority, can only sit on the sidelines See STUDY, page 2 By Greg Otolski John Paul II a warm welcome and have and hope that whatever the outcome, recognized his strong stance against anti- religious freedom will prevail and access JERUSALEM—No other place in the Semitism around the world, many to holy sites will continue. world simultaneously confirms and tests Orthodox Jewish leaders have been critical The fate of the walled Old City in one’s Catholic faith the way Israel does. of the pope’s planned visit. See ISRAEL, page 11 Retracing the 2,000-year-old footsteps The Vatican became of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection is a embroiled in a diplomatic con- powerful experience that brings the troversy following the signing Incarnation to life. Feb. 15 of a Vatican-Palestinian But it can be unsettling to be in a accord declaring any unilateral place where so much violence has been decisions or actions altering the committed in the name of religion and to status of Jerusalem as “morally come face-to-face with hundreds of thou- and legally unacceptable.” The sands of people who reject Jesus Christ accord also called for an inter- as the Messiah. nationally guaranteed statute to The eyes of the world will be on Israel protect religious rights in next week as Pope John Paul II begins a Jerusalem, which Israel has pilgrimage to the Holy Land March 20-26. rejected. He will become only the second pope to Israeli officials criticized the visit Israel—Pope Paul VI traveled there in accord, saying it gives political 1964. support to the Palestinians’ push A stone carving along the Via Dolorosa in the Old City in The pope would like to use his pilgrim- for statehood and their claim to Jerusalem marks the third Station of the Cross, where age to encourage Christians, Jews and part of Jerusalem at a difficult Jesus falls for the first time. Page 2 The Criterion Friday, March 17, 2000

Celebrating the jubilee in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Celebration in the Spirit of Hope: Jubilee Year, but several other special Nov. 4 Archdiocesan indulgence churches The Great Jubilee Masses will be celebrated throughout the St. Louis Church, Batesville, 7:30 p.m. The faithful can receive an indulgence— year. These Masses will focus on senior cit- an amnesty of any temporal punishment The major event of the archdiocese’s izens and young adults, but are open to all. Senior Citizen Masses accrued because of past sins—by making a Jubilee Year celebration will take place Archbishop Buechlein said the Masses will March 22 pilgrimage to an indulgence church during Sept. 16 in the RCA Dome in Indianapolis celebrate the contributions of those who SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral the Jubilee Year. It is recommended that a with Celebration in the Spirit of Hope: The have shouldered the faith through the past Indianapolis, 2 p.m. sacramental confession and Eucharist be Great Jubilee. Everyone in the archdiocese century and the younger generation that is administered at the pilgrimage site to receive is invited to attend this special Mass to cel- April 9 being asked to carry it forward. St. Anthony of Padua Church the indulgence. Pilgrims should also pray for ebrate 2,000 years of Jesus Christ and the the intentions of Pope John Paul II. carrying forward of the faith into the new Young Adult Masses (Ages 18-39) Clarksville, 2 p.m. The designated indulgence churches are: millennium. March 26 May 31 • SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein and St. Joseph Church St. Andrew Church, • Immaculate Conception Church, at least 20 other bishops and several arch- Terre Haute, 7 p.m. Richmond, 2 p.m. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods diocesan priests will concelebrate Mass May 10 Aug. 13 and confirm more than 2,500 people from • St. Andrew Church, Richmond St. Mary Church, Richmond St. Ann Church, Terre Haute • St. Charles Borromeo Church, Bloomington the archdiocese. The Mass is scheduled to 7 p.m. 2 p.m. start at 2:30 p.m. • St. Mary Church, New Albany Aug. 15 Oct. 22 • St. Anthony Church, Morris Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church St. Charles Borromeo Church • Monte Cassino Chapel, St. Meinrad Jubilee Masses for senior citizens New Albany, 7 p.m. Bloomington, 3 p.m. • Holy Trinity Church, Edinburgh. and young adults Nov. 1 Nov. 19 Readers should check with the individual Celebration in the Spirit of Hope: The St. Paul Catholic Center St. Joseph Church, St. Leon, 2 p.m. churches for times of Masses and when Great Jubilee will be the highlight of the Bloomington, 7 p.m. confessions will be heard. †

a full and fair review of death penalty ing a half-hour meeting at the Statehouse. Official Appointments STUDY cases? “The governor impressed upon me the continued from page 1 • Is the death penalty being imposed in a difficulty he had in proceeding with the exe- Effective immediately race-neutral manner? cution of Mr. [D. H.] Fleenor in early appear to have been an in-depth review • How does the cost of a death penalty case December,” Ryan said. “That indicated to me Rev. William G. Munshower, pastor of since the current law was adopted in 1977.” compare to the cost of a case where the that this is a very important issue for the St. Thomas Aquinas, Indianapolis, reap- The governor also listed six questions charge and conviction is life without governor. At that meeting, Gov. O’Bannon pointed to a second term. for the commission to investigate: parole? asked Bob Small, his assistant for public Rev. Augustine Doo Wan Kim, to asso- • Are there safeguards in place to ensure • Are there any changes in the death penalty safety, to initiate a study of capital punish- ciate pastor at St. Lawrence, Indianapolis that persons who are innocent of the law that Indiana should consider? ment to be done by the Indiana Criminal with special ministry to the Korean murder are not convicted? M. Desmond Ryan, executive director of Law Study Commission, which the governor Community from the Diocese of Pusan, • Are the special rules requiring trained the Indiana Catholic Conference, said the formed in 1997.” Korea. † counsel working to ensure that the attor- ICC board, comprised of Indiana’s six bish- Ryan said the Indiana Catholic Confer- These appointments are from the office of the neys trying capital cases are qualified? ops and five lay members, wrote a letter to ence is “pleased with the governor’s quick Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., • Are the review procedures in place in the governor on Dec. 4 requesting a mora- response to the ICC appeal and hopeful that Archbishop of Indianapolis. Indiana and the federal courts resulting in torium on state executions and a detailed the study will provide information to the leg- study of capital punishment. islature that will assist in eventually passing Ryan said Gov. O’Bannon responded to a law to abolish capital punishment in the ICC letter in late February, and at that Indiana and replace it with life imprisonment time they talked about the death penalty dur- See STUDY, page 3 “Helpers of God’s Precious Infants” Monthly Pro-Life Mass at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church 3922 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis

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and peoples and shown contempt for their A main purpose in recognizing the FORGIVE cultures and religious traditions.” faults of past Christians, the pope said in continued from page 1 • Against the dignity of women and the his homily, was “to reawaken our con- unity of the human race. Cardinal Francis sciences to the (moral) compromises of mutually condemned one another and Arinze, president of the Pontifical the present, opening the path of conver- fought against one another.” Council for Interreligious Dialogue, intro- sion to each” person. He prayed that the recognition of sins duced the petition, saying women “are all “Faced with atheism, religious indiffer- against unity would facilitate the reconcil- too often humiliated and marginalized.” ence, secularism, ethical relativism, viola- iation and reunion of Christians. In his prayer, the pope said that at tions of the right to life, disinterest toward • Against the Jewish people, introduced times “the equality of your sons and the poverty of many countries, we cannot by Cardinal Edward I. Cassidy, president daughters has not been acknowledged, but ask ourselves what our own responsi- of the Commission for Religious and Christians have been guilty of atti- bilities are,” the pope said. Relations with Jews. tudes of rejection and exclusion, consent- Although the Church must implore The cardinal prayed that Christians ing to acts of discrimination on the basis God’s forgiveness for the sins of its mem- “will acknowledge the sins committed by of racial and ethnic differences.” bers, the Church only condemns actions, not a few of their number” against Jews • Against fundamental human rights, not individuals, the pope said. in the past 2,000 years. introduced by Archbishop François Xavier The request for forgiveness does not Committing the Church before God to Nguyen Van Thuan, president of the entail “a judgment of the subjective “genuine brotherhood” with the Jews, the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. responsibility of those who have preceded pope said that “we are deeply saddened The archbishop highlighted sins us: that belongs to God alone, who— by the behavior of those who in the against the “most defenseless, the unborn unlike us human beings—is able to probe course of history have caused these chil- killed in their mother’s womb or even mind and heart,” he said during the dren of yours to suffer.” exploited for experimental purposes by Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square. • Against “love, peace, the rights of those who abuse the promise of biotech- But because the Church is a communion peoples, and respect for cultures and reli- nology and distort the aims of science.” of believers spanning time and space, mod- gions,” introduced by Archbishop Stephen The pope prayed for forgiveness “for all ern Christians, though personally culpable Fumio Hamao, president of the Pontifical those who have committed acts of injustice only for their own sins, in some way “bear Council for Migrants and Travelers. by trusting in wealth and power and show- the burden of the faults and errors of those The archbishop cited enmity toward ing contempt for the ‘little ones.’” who have gone before us,” he said. CNS photo from Reuters society’s weakest members, “such as At the conclusion of the apology In addition to asking forgiveness, the Pope John Paul II embraces the crucifix during immigrants and Gypsies.” liturgy, the pope embraced and kissed the Church’s purification of memory involves a liturgy in which he asked forgiveness for past The pope said Christians have often crucifix, in front of which the Vatican extending forgiveness to those who have and present sins of Christians. yielded “to a mentality of power, they officials had lit seven oil lamps on a gold wronged the Church, the pope said. have violated the rights of ethnic groups candelabrum. “Uncountable times in the course of Church; never again offenses against any history, Christians have suffered injustice, people whatsoever; never again recourse to the Indiana Catholic Conference board for oppression, persecutions because of their the logic of violence; never again discrimi- STUDY, continued from page 2 the past two legislative sessions,” Ryan faith,” he said. nation, exclusion, oppression, contempt for without parole.” said, “and it will continue to be a top pri- The Church “feels itself committed to the poor and the least,” he said. With this study, he said, the state is ority for the future. We are very hopeful purifying (its) memory of those sorrowful Vatican officials emphasized the reli- “moving in the right direction.” that an objective study will display actions of every sentiment of rancor or gious nature of the “request for forgive- Ryan said the Indiana Catholic Con- numerous problems with the state taking revenge,” he said. ness,” setting it apart from similar apolo- ference had hoped results of the commis- the life of a person in our name.” “Forgiven and ready to forgive, gies by governments or businesses. sion’s study could be used to overturn the In late January, Illinois Gov. George Christians enter the third millennium as “The confession of sins made by the death penalty in Indiana during the next Ryan imposed a moratorium on the death the most credible witnesses of hope,” the pope is addressed to God, who alone can legislative session, but the study probably penalty in that state, halting executions in pope said. forgive sins, but it is also made before men, will not be completed by that time. the wake of investigations proving that “Never again contradictions to charity from whom the responsibilities of Christians “The abolishment of capital punish- innocent people had been sent to death in the service of truth; never again ges- cannot be hidden,” said Bishop Piero ment has been the number one priority of row and executed. † tures against the communion of the Marini, who organizes papal liturgies. † Great Comfort Ideas The Village Dove For Women and Men TRI-COUNTY First Communion Gift Sets Good Church Easier Visit Village ASPHALT Shoe for women Dove for gift Serving Indiana Since 1948 sets which include hard cover book, — FREE ESTIMATES — rosary, scapu- • RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS lar, pin and case. 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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler TheCriterion 1915 - 1994 Criterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Executive Editor Greg A. Otolski, Managing Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Turn away Editorial from sin, believe Death penalty study is the Good News

step in right direction uring the last couple of God? Do you remember the story weeks, we have been “elect- in Gulliver’s Travels when the tiny ast week, Indiana Gov. Frank should continue in our state. ing” hundreds of catechu- Lilliputians discovered the giant O’Bannon announced that he has We are pleased with Dmens and candidates to Gulliver who had been ship- Lasked a state commission to Gov. O’Bannon’s action last week, receive the sacraments of baptism, wrecked? They had him tied to the review Indiana’s death penalty law and which will at least set the wheels in confirmation and the Eucharist at ground as they climbed all over procedures. motion regarding the study commis- the solemn Easter Vigil. The Rite of him to investigate what kind of The Indiana Criminal Law Study sion. However, the absence of a mora- Election in the cathedral encour- giant this could be. They found this Commission, which was formed in 1997 torium is a disappointment. ages us in our faith! thing that sounded like a waterfall. but has not met in more than a year, will The head of the commission, state The season of Lent offers an It was Gulliver’s watch, his time- look at safeguards in the law and proce- Sen. William Alexa, said that the study piece. They weren’t sure, maybe it dures that are designed to prevent the group would not begin its work until opportunity for all of us to recall conviction and execution of innocent early this summer and that the review that when we are claimed by Christ was some kind of engine or maybe people, will examine the rules presently would take about one year. The com- in baptism, we accept his call to it was Gulliver’s god. They decided in place to see that they ensure that attor- mission’s report, then, would come too turn away from sin and believe the it was his god because he consulted neys handling capital offense cases are late for the 2001 session of the General Good News. Christ showed us the it so often! trained and qualified, will study state and Assembly, which is a “long session.” way. It is not easy, and we don’t do Who or what god preoccupies federal review procedures to see if they Since it is doubtful that such a contro- it on our own. us? We are likely to worship who ensure a thorough review of death versial issue could or would be handled Each year on the First Sunday of or what preoccupies our minds and penalty cases, and will compare the cost by the legislature during its short ses- Lent, we hear about three challeng- hearts. of death penalty cases and those that call sion in 2002, any action on the study ing temptations of Christ after he Then Satan led Jesus to for life imprisonment without parole. commission’s findings will probably was baptized and led by the Holy Jerusalem and took him up to the The governor also asked the commis- not occur until the legislature meets in parapet of the Temple. “If you are sion to investigate whether the death early 2003. It would be horrifying if Spirit to pray in the desert. He was penalty is being imposed in a racially any of the 38 prisoners currently on tempted while he was on retreat in the Son of God, throw yourself neutral manner and if any changes to the death row are executed during the next preparation for his mission of down. … Let’s see if the angels law should be considered. two years while the state is studying teaching and healing. The three will save you as Scripture says.” The commission study comes in the the question. We would hope that if a temptations of Christ are typical of Jesus said: “You must not put the wake of mounting pressure at both the prisoner on death row is scheduled for the temptations that confront those Lord your God to the test.” state and federal levels to abolish the execution during the study period, the of us whom he claims in baptism. Over and over again on the jour- death penalty. Indiana Supreme Court would prevent During his 40 days of prayer, ney of life our faith in God is In December of last year, the Indiana such a tragedy with a stay of execution. Jesus was fasting and so, of course, tested. Does God even know who I Catholic Conference (ICC), the public While the commission will look at he was hungry. Aware of Christ’s am? Why do bad things happen to policy arm of the Catholic Church in safeguards, rules, procedures, cost and divine power, Satan suggested: good people? Or, I don’t need to Indiana, called on the governor to declare the role of race in the death penalty con- pray—my work is my prayer. I’m a moratorium on capital punishment in troversy, for Catholics, the reason for “You know, you could turn these Indiana and to initiate a study of the abolishing the death penalty boils down desert stones to fresh loaves of too busy or too tired to go to state’s criminal justice system. to this: We believe that because all bread.” church. Or, why go if I don’t get Signed by the 11-member ICC board human life is sacred, capital punishment Our human appetites are good, anything out of it? I’d rather play of directors—the six bishops of Indiana cannot be justified when there are other important and strong—we wouldn’t golf. and the five lay representatives of the means to keep someone from doing evil live without them. Yet, when they Jesus was put to the test by five dioceses in the state—the statement and to exact appropriate punishment. become the central preoccupations Satan, so we should not be sur- asked Gov. O’Bannon to declare a mora- Pope John Paul II has reminded us of our journey in life, they cause us prised that we are and will be put torium on the death penalty in the spirit that in cases of capital offenses, the to become self-centered. “Me-first” to the test. After he was tested in of the Church’s Jubilee Year, which calls offender may be executed only in cases is not the way of the Good News of the desert, Jesus began his ministry for reconciliation and social justice. of absolute necessity, that is, only when Christ. Like Jesus, we face the with this call to each of us: “Turn The ICC board asked for the establish- it would be otherwise impossible to away from sin and believe the ment of a study commission that would defend society. And the pope teaches temptation to materialism and self- determine if death penalty cases are being that, in this day and age, such cases of ishness. Do things—my posses- Good News.” administered fairly and impartially, if the absolute necessity where society cannot sions—own me? Is satisfying my And then, after he redeemed us risk of innocent persons being executed is be defended in any other way are “very needs and wants the preoccupation from sin and death by dying for us, being minimized, if racial or economic rare if not practically nonexistent” of my day-to-day life? What about he gave us the Church to help us. discrimination exist in the system, and if (Evangelium Vitae, #56). my spiritual needs? What about my He entrusted the Scriptures, God’s mentally retarded citizens are being exe- As we have said in this space before, need to give to others? Word of revelation, to the Church. cuted contrary to present state law. for many people—including many The second temptation of Jesus And he gave the Church the sacra- The results of the study, the ICC board Catholics—this is a difficult teaching. while on retreat was about power. ments to help us, over and over suggested, should be given to the Indiana But it is one that is right and that must On a high desert mountain in again, to turn away from sin and to General Assembly in 2001 so that it can be embraced. † Palestine, Satan said to Jesus: believe the Good News. Jesus gave determine whether capital punishment — William R. Bruns “Look out at the world as far as us the Church as the guardian of you can see. It will be yours, all his Word and his sacraments so that that power and glory! Just worship when we are tested as he was, we me.” have the help we need to say no to The temptation to power is com- Satan. mon. And the cost? 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Letters to the Editor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Article was a ‘travesty’ ground in the respect for all human life. It The caption and the body of the article was an uneasy fit, but I always managed by Mary Ann Wyand concerning the exe- to make it work. cution of the pen pal of Sister Mary That is until recently. First, the GOP Gloria Gallagher was a travesty. The cap- leadership in the U.S. House of tion should have read “Nun mourns” exe- Representatives rejected the bipartisan Rechacen el cution of pen pal, and the death of his recommendation of what was to be the victim and her family.’ first Catholic House chaplain in American The body of the article should have history for no apparent reason other than addressed the devastation of the elderly vic- the fact he was a priest. Now, George W. pecado, crean en tim and her family in more than a one sen- Bush has belatedly apologized for his tence paragraph near the end of the article. visit to an openly anti-Catholic institution Hopefully, if not already, the exe- where his message to them was, and I cuted’s pen pal will have been in contact quote, “I share your values.” las Buenas Nuevas with the victim’s family expressing as These are values that I do not share, much concern for them as her pen pal, and quite frankly frighten me. while offering up prayers for both. We Our people have been persecuted for urante las últimas dos semanas, Gulliver cuando los pequeños must not overlook the fact that the murder centuries for their beliefs. The history of Catholics in America is a story of a people hemos “elegido” a cientos de Liliputienses descubrieron que of their loved one could be as much as a naufragó el gigante Gulliver? Lo han death sentence to their spirit as it was to banding together to overcome incredible catecúmenos y candidatos para hardships and challenges, and to improve Drecibir los sacramentos del atado al suelo mientras se trepaban the life of the accused. the society all around us. This is a trait of arriba y debajo de él para investigar bautismo, la confirmación y la David Rinck, W. Harrison Catholics that has become increasingly Eucaristía en la solemne Vigilia de que clase de gigante éste podría ser. scarce as we have become more readily Pascua. ¡El Rito de Elección en la Encontraron una cosa que sonó como Forgive but don’t forget accepted into society. But this is a trait that catedral nos anima en nuestra fe! cataratas. (Fue el reloj de Gulliver.) we cannot forget as we are faced with new La estación de la Cuaresma nos No estaban seguros, quizá fuera Although the Church must stay out of politics, the parishioners cannot and must threats and renewed persecution. ofrece la oportunidad de recordar algún tipo de motor o quizá fuera el Christ taught us that we should forgive, que cuando Jesucristo nos reclama dios de Gulliver. ¡Decidieron que fue not (editorial, The Criterion, March 10). I was raised a Democrat, but started to and I have forgiven these transgressions. por el bautismo, aceptamos su lla- su dios ya que lo consultó a él con vote Republican in 1980 with Reagan. But I don’t think we should all forget mada a rechazar el pecado y a creer tanta frecuencia! them this November. The social agenda of the GOP has always en las Buenas Nuevas. Jesucristo nos ¿Quién o cuál dios nos preocupa? been troubling, but I found common Bob Thompson, Indianapolis enseñó el camino. No es fácil y no Es probable que adoremos a lo que lo podemos seguir por nuestra nos preocupa en nuestras mentes y cuenta. corazones. Cada año en el primer domingo de Luego el diablo llevó a Jesús a Holy Angels Parish grateful for la Cuaresma, oímos hablar de las tres Jerusalén y lo puso en la parte más desafiantes tentaciones de Cristo alta de la muralla del Templo. “Si generosity of archdiocesan Catholics, después de que se lo bautizó y el eres Hijo de Dios, tírate de aquí Espíritu Santo lo llevó al desierto abajo… A ver si los ángeles te sal- leadership of Archbishop Buechlein para orar. Fue tentado mientras estaba varán según la Escritura”. en retiro en preparación para su mis- Jesús dijo: “No tentarás al Señor tu On behalf of our entire Church family makes a way out of no way.” Just when ión de enseñar y curar. Las tres tenta- Dios”. I want to thank all Catholics of the arch- we were at the end of our rope, so to ciones de Cristo son típicas de las Repetidas veces en el viaje de la diocese who donated to the Legacy of speak—just when it looked like the old tentaciones que se nos plantean a vida nuestra fe en Dios es puesta a Hope capital campaign. We at Holy building could not take another year of aquellos de nosotros que Él reclama prueba. ¿Dios sabe quien soy yo? Angels will be eternally grateful to all children romping up and down her stair- por el bautismo. ¿Por qué suceden malas cosas a bue- of you for your generosity and the confi- case, God revealed his marvelous plan Durante sus 40 días de oración, nas personas? O, no necesito orar dence you have placed in the abilities of for fulfilling our dream through the Jesús no comió y por lo tanto al final porque mi trabajo es mi oración. Archbishop Buechlein and the leaders of work and strategic planning of our arch- sintió hambre. Siendo consciente del Estoy demasiado ocupado o cansado the archdiocese to use your gifts wisely bishop and his team of advisors. When poder divino de Cristo, Satanás para ir a la iglesia. O, Si no saco and in union with God’s holy will, as God’s people work together, as hap- sugirió: “Si eres Hijo de Dios, ordena nada de provecho, ¿para qué ir? they best discern it. pened here with the whole Church of que estas piedras se conviertan en Preferiría jugar golf. For over 10 years, we held fast to our our archdiocese, his power is made man- pan”. Jesús fue puesto a prueba por dream of a new school. In 1988, our ifest in us. For one more time, the words Nuestros apetitos humanos son Satanás, así que no deberíamos ser leaders recognized the inevitable and of St. Paul ring loud and true: “With buenos, importantes y fuertes—sin sorprendidos de que somos y sere- made the decision to build. The old God all things are possible.” ellos no podríamos vivir. No mos puestos a prueba. Tras su prueba school was beyond redemption. The roof Now our children have their new leaked in many places; our children had school. Now we have extra rooms during obstante, cuando este aspecto toma el en el desierto, Jesús inició su minis- terio con una llamada a cada uno de become adept at knowing where to place the day for other parish activities. At this centro de nuestras preocupaciones en the buckets when it started raining. The time we are hosting a daily adult ed pro- nosotros: “Rechacen el pecado y nuestro viaje por la vida, nos con- bricks were falling out of the walls; the gram, sponsored and supported by IPS. vierten en egocéntricos. “Yo primero” crean en las Buenas Nuevas”. re-glazing lasted only a few years. These We no longer have to go hunting for a no es el camino de las Buenas Luego, después de que nos red- were but a few of our problems. We place to hold our parish activities. We Nuevas de Cristo. Como Jesús, imió del pecado y la muerte knew that if we were to continue our can have them “at home.” Every day is afrontamos la tentación de material- muriendo por nosotros, nos dio la ministry of education to inner-city chil- like a miracle, as we look at our beauti- ismo y egoísmo. ¿Me poseen mis Iglesia para ayudarnos. Confió en las dren in the near northwest community, it ful new school and parish center and bienes? ¿Es la satisfacción de mis Sagradas Escrituras, las Palabras de would have to mean a new and/or differ- ponder God’s wonderful goodness and necesidades y deseos la preocupación Dios sobre la revelación a la Iglesia. ent school building. power. de mi vida cotidiana? ¿Y qué de mis Y dio a la Iglesia los sacramentos “Different” was explored without With hearts full of gratitude, we pray necesidades espirituales? ¿Y qué de para ayudarnos, repetidas veces, a success. No buildings in the community that God will bless you and yours with mis necesidades de dar a los demás? rechazar el pecado y creer en las showed any promise. And yet a new his love and peace. La segunda tentación de Jesús Buenas Nuevas. Jesús nos dio la school building seemed a total impossi- mientras estuvo en retiro trató acerca Iglesia como el guardián de su bility; and even more so, when discus- Rev. Clarence R. Waldon, Pastor del poder. En un monte alto del Palabra y sus sacramentos para que sion turned to closing Holy Angels and H. Vincent Harrington, Pastoral desierto en Palestina, el diablo dijo a seamos puestos a prueba como le consolidating with St. Rita’s. Council Chair Jesús: “Mira hasta lo que puedas ver. pasó, tenemos la ayuda que necesita- But as our old folk say, “Our God Holy Angels Parish, Indianapolis ¡Te daré todo esto si te arrodillas y mos para rechazar a Satanás. me adoras!” Los sacramentos de la Iglesia son La tentación del poder es común. nuestro cordón umbilical al reino de Hispanic ¿Y el costo de esto? Imaginarnos en Dios. Sin ellos no estamos dispuestos el lugar de Dios. Sólo Dios es a abrazar el camino de las Buenas Population todopoderoso, no nosotros. Y Dios Nuevas. La gracia de la Cuaresma es Growth optó por el camino del servicio y el nuestra oportunidad una vez más para amor, no el del poder y la domi- rechazar los desafíos de Satanás y de Percent of elegir el camino de Cristo. † nación. increase Hay otra parte a esta tentación: 1990-1996 and ¿Adoramos al verdadero Dios? Traducido por: Language Training ¿Recuerda la historia de Los viajes de Center, Indianapolis 1996 Hispanic population for select U.S. Las intenciones vocationales del Arzobispo Buechlein para marzo dioceses Los jóvenes: que ellos acepten el ánimo del Espíritu Santo, para que puedan discernir su papel en la Iglesia, especialmente la llamada de Dios a hacerse sacerdote y entrar en una vida religiosa. Page 6 The Criterion Friday, March 17, 2000

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Mary, Queen of Peace Parish in Danville and 23 and will be held in afternoon ses- the convent community room and will be St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in will host a marriage enrichment program sions from 3-4:30 p.m. and in evening ses- repeated from 7-8:30 p.m. in Olivia Hall. Indianapolis is hosting a Lenten from 7-8:30 p.m. on March 21. For more sions from 6:30-8 p.m. Registration is The cost is $20. For more information, Education/Faith Formation Series each information, call 317-745-4284. required. Call 317-865-2092. call Oldenburg Franciscan Sister Helen Friday during Lent. The sessions will be Eckrich at 812-934-2475. held from 7:45-9 p.m. For more informa- The Sisters of Providence of Saint- The Carmelite Monastery, 2500 Cold tion, call 317-291-7014. Mary-of-the Woods invite women who are Spring Road, in Indianapolis, will offer a Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library, in interested in religious life to join them for second session of a Millennial Novena to St. Meinrad, will feature an exhibit of “The Virtues of Life after 50,” a a vocation discernment retreat March 31- celebrate the spiritual life and contribu- hand-painted tableware and pottery women’s Lenten retreat, will be held April 2 at the Sisters of Providence moth- tions of women on March 23 from from Studio Maiolica through March 26. March 24-26 at Fatima Retreat House in erhouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The 7-7:45 p.m. Mary of Magdala and the For more information, call 812-357-6501. Indianapolis. The fee is $110. For more weekend retreat is for women ages 18-42 “Fire of the Spirit” will be the focus of information, call 317-545-7681. who are seeking quiet time for prayer and this session of the novena. For more infor- The Marian College Department of reflection to contemplate the direction God mation, call 317-253-1051. Nursing is offering free information ses- A silent retreat for women and men, may be leading them. The retreat is free. sions concerning parish nursing. The ses- focusing on the Eucharist will be held For more information, e-mail Sister The Lenten penance services for sions will be held at Stokely Mansion on April 7-9 at Fatima Retreat House in Bernice Kuper at [email protected] or St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Bedford the campus of Marian College in Indian- Indianapolis. The schedule includes morn- call 800-860-1840, ext. 124. and St. Mary Parish in Mitchell will be apolis. Session dates and times are March ing and evening prayer as well as exposi- held at 7 p.m. on March 22 at St. Mary 25, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; May 10, 6:30-8:30 tion of the Blessed Sacrament. The fee is St. Francis Hospital and Health Parish in Mitchell. p.m.; and July 1, 9:30-11:30 a.m. For more $110 for an individual and $180 for a Centers’ Hospice Office will sponsor a information, call 317-955-6132. married couple. For more information, call bereavement support group for any The Sisters of St. Francis at 317-545-7681. adult who has experienced the death of a Oldenburg will host an annual Lenten The archdiocesan Catholic Social loved one. The meetings will take place Lecture Series on March 16, 23 and 30. Services Crisis Office needs volunteers to Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein will on April 11, 18 and 25 and May 2, 9, 16 Lectures will be held from 2-3:30 p.m. in interview walk-in clients and explore prob- lead a Lenten Day of Reflection at lem-solving alternatives. Volunteers are Fatima Retreat House on March 27. For also needed to help clients in the clothing more information, call 317-545-7681. room. For more information, call Marge Hittle or Patty Colbert at 317-236-1556. Lenten Days of Prayer and Reconciliation will be held at Mount ATTENTION The Catholic Social Services St. Francis Retreat Center in southern Christmas Store in Indianapolis needs Indiana on March 29 and April 12. Each ANNUITY OWNERS! volunteers to sew Christmas stockings to day will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude be given to children who visit the store around 3 p.m. The days will include two Many annuity owners lose over 50% of the value of their annuity when during Advent this year. Materials are pro- conferences, liturgy and time for private it pays off! It’s true and we show you exactly how to avoid the loss in our vided. To volunteer, call Marge Hittle or prayer and confessions. Participants are booklet “Annuity Owner Mistakes.” Patty Colbert at 317-236-1556. asked to bring a brown bag lunch. For more information, call 812-923-8817. Learn how to avoid costly financial errors. The booklet is free and shows Our Lady of Lourdes Dinner Theater how to get more benefits from your existing assets and help preserve your group will present the musical comedy “Open the Door to Christ—Let the annuity value. “Nunsense” on March 24, 25 and 26. Walls Come Down,” a retreat for Tickets are $20 for the 6:30 p.m. Friday women, will be held March 24-26 at Call 800-960-6654 and Saturday dinner shows and $8 for the Mount St. Francis Retreat Center in south- (24 hours) and leave your address for your free copy. 1:30 p.m. Sunday matinee. To make reser- ern Indiana. The fee is $95 per person. For Indianapolis, Indiana vations, call 317-356-7291. more information, call 812-923-8817. †

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By Sheila Garcia mitment to grow spiritually. They forego television in favor of spiritual reading or As I ride the Metro to work in devote a Saturday morning to helping Washington, D.C., signs of spirituality out at the local food bank. surround me—an older woman studies Third, because spiritual growth never her well-worn, pocket-sized Bible, a proceeds smoothly, perseverance is key. married man fingers his rosary, a young Becoming holy is a lifetime job; we adult pores over a spiritual classic. are always a work in progress. So spiri- People often use their morning com- tual people usually have routines to help mutes to reflect on the upcoming day them grow in their relationship with and how they will encounter God in the God. workplace. For many people, that means setting These ordinary people—office work- aside a fixed time for daily prayer and ers, laborers, students—understand that meditation. This fixed time is always a God calls all of us to holiness. helpful practice, especially in times of I find that people who take spiritual- turmoil or spiritual dryness when we are ity seriously, although outwardly less inclined to approach God in prayer. diverse, exhibit certain common charac- The ability to fall back on prayer rou- teristics. tines ensures that our spiritual lives can First, they realize that we become develop even in times of distress. holy through ordinary events in life. Fourth, some people make daily Mass They find God in housework, exas- a priority. perating children and difficult co-work- St. Matthew’s Cathedral in downtown ers as well as in prayer and devotions. Washington is filled with men and Catholics have taken to heart Vatican women who regularly attend noon Mass. Council II’s teaching that “the forms The specific practices that we adopt and tasks of life are many, but holiness will depend on our circumstances.

is one” (“Lumen Gentium,” #41). Kay, a guidance counselor, takes a CNS photo Ten years ago, a friend had become half-hour to pray when she arrives home God calls people to holiness. People become holy through ordinary events in life, but also must make frustrated with her headstrong 10-year- in the late afternoon. faith a priority and share faith with others. old son and hoped he would change Bill says a decade of the rosary soon. before falling asleep at night. the family, the parish, faith-sharing sive to the needs and concerns of oth- A wise spiritual friend suggested that A businessman asks for God’s guid- groups, lay movements. ers—another characteristic of the spiri- perhaps her path to holiness lay pre- ance before making a telephone call or These faith communities both chal- tual person. cisely in dealing with the challenges meeting a visitor. lenge and support us. Community mem- At the end of his life, Cardinal Joseph presented by her son. That advice gave Some young mothers retreat into the bers can hold each other accountable for Bernardin of Chicago discovered a new her a whole new perspective. bathroom to pray because it is the only following through on the commitment to ministry: reaching out to people who, Looking back, she sees how coping place where they can remain undis- spiritual growth. like himself, had been diagnosed with with her son challenged her to grow in turbed for a few minutes! Members of one men’s spirituality cancer and other serious illnesses. patient endurance. Gradually she came However, we do not become holy in group decided to reorder their priorities In his book The Gift of Peace,he to a deeper understanding of God’s own isolation. in order to spend more time with their wrote about corresponding with cancer merciful love for us all. Another characteristic of spiritual families. Now, at biweekly meetings, patients, visiting them and compiling a Second, people who take spirituality people is their connection to the Church each man describes the concrete steps prayer list with more than 700 names. seriously make it a priority. and, within the Church, to smaller faith he is taking to reach this goal. The men Finally, spiritual people often radiate Their daily choices reflect their com- communities: the “domestic church” of affirm each other’s progress and often an inner peace. suggest additional ideas. Like all of us, they can recite a litany The community can also help those of troubles, but they retain their single- Remember to praise God in prayer who are attempting to discern God’s hearted focus on God. will in their lives. One 57-year-old man The conviction that nothing can sepa- By Carole Norris Greene them, then ask the Spirit to bring to had grappled with the possibility of tak- rate us from God’s love yields a serenity mind what you need to recall. ing early retirement from a secure but that flows out to others around us. To pray effectively, give back to God 3. Praise God, even when a matter is dissatisfying job. He discussed his Who takes spirituality seriously? his own words, spiritual friends told me difficult. dilemma with a small group of spiritual More people than we might imagine: in conversations over the years. 4. Remember that God is merciful. friends who knew him well. cardinals and cab drivers; young fathers I never forgot their counsel. Ask forgiveness for your failings. The friends suggested that God might and aging grandmothers; teachers and My friends had stressed that: Whenever I am tempted to think that be opening up new opportunities in his students. 1. You can’t pray with God’s words if God is not listening, I think again, then life. They offered ongoing support and All people are called to share inti- you haven’t put them in you! remember his love and faithfulness. encouragement as he left his job and mately in God’s life and love. Reading the Bible and seeking expla- became an activist for low-income hous- nations of what you don’t understand (Carole Norris Greene is an associate ing. (Sheila Garcia is assistant director of are essential to growing spiritually. editor of Faith Alive! and CNS Communities help us become less the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for Family, 2. Don’t memorize lines. Meditate on columns.) † focused on ourselves and more respon- Laity, Women and Youth.) † Discussion Point Prayer helps solve life challenges This Week’s Question way Christ wants us to be. It’s his wish and my inter- pretation of how everybody is supposed to treat every- What prayer do you rely upon? Why? body else.” (Denise White, Epping, N.H.) “A prayer that has particular spiritual value to me ... is “For me, it is the hour I spend in the chapel ... every as follows: ‘I shall pass through this world but once. Sunday night. I sit there and feel that I can communi- If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any cate well with the Lord at that time. It is a time that I good thing I can do, let me do it now ..., for I shall not can bring the challenges of the parish before God and pass this way again.’ ” (Jeanne C. Enteman, ask for guidance.” (Father James McGough, Gulfport, Washington, N.J.) Miss.) “I rely upon the Serenity Prayer, basically because I Lend Us Your Voice have two teen-agers. It helps me to focus. The key line An upcoming edition asks: Tell of the ministry in pris- for me is the plea for wisdom, that I might know the ons and jails conducted in your diocese. difference between the things I can and cannot change.” (Louise Barone, West Greenwich, R.I.) To respond for possible publication, write to Faith Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. “I rely upon the Our Father because it explains the 20017-1100. † CNS photo Page 8 The Criterion Friday, March 17, 2000 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Journey of Faith/Fr. John Buckel Top events of second millennium: Church reforms The beloved

(Sixth in a series) true, and it gave the pope a blueprint for It wasn’t only the Council of Trent, (Second in a series on the Gospel of John) It’s usually called the Counter- reform. Armed with this report, Pope though, that brought about a renewal in “Who was that masked man?” Reformation since it attempted to reverse Paul announced that he would convoke a the Church and put an end to some of This question was asked each week as the effects of the general council—the Council of Trent. the worst abuses in the Church’s history. the Lone Ranger rode off into the sunset Protestant Reforma- But before the council began, he did It was also the efforts of St. Pope Pius V at the end of each tion, but it’s more something else that proved to be in implementing the council’s decisions television episode. accurate to say that it extremely important: He approved the from 1566 to 1572. It can also be noted The Gospel of was reformation from constitutions of the Society of Jesus that the popes since the Council of Trent John also has a inside the Church. It (Jesuits) in 1540. The Jesuits were have had much better moral characters “masked figure” of was one of the top 10 founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola. They than did many of those in the centuries sorts whose identity events in the Church played a prominent role in the Counter- immediately before the council. likewise remains during the second Reformation. Although not all of them were somewhat of a mys- millennium. The Council of Trent lasted for 18 actively involved in the reform of the tery. It began in 1534 when Pope Paul III years (1545-1563), but was in session for Church, the 16th century produced some As do most televi- was elected. He realized the gravity of the only a bit more than three years. One of the Church’s greatest saints. I’ve sion shows, the corruption in the Church and started a pope during that time, Paul IV, vehe- already mentioned Ignatius of Loyola, fourth Gospel contains a wide variety of thorough cleansing. He stopped the mently opposed reform and the council. Charles Borromeo and Pius V. Other characters. The hope of every writer is immoderate granting of indulgences in It was mainly because of the efforts of saints of the 16th century were Thomas that each person who views their respec- return for money, prohibited arbitrary sen- St. Charles Borromeo that the council More, John Fisher, Francis Xavier, tive work can identify with at least one tences of excommunication, and appointed finally succeeded. However, by the time Francis Borgia, Aloysius Gonzaga, of the characters. cardinals known for their piety and ability. it was over, 46 years had elapsed since Robert Bellarmine, Philip Neri, Peter John’s Gospel contains a wide range (However, he also made two of his grand- Luther wrote his theses of protest. Canisius, Teresa of Ávila, John of the of “characters” from all walks of life that sons cardinals at ages 14 and 16.) However belatedly, the Council of Cross, Lawrence of Brindisi, Benedict have one-on-one conversations with He also appointed a commission to Trent issued a great number of decrees the Moor, Jerome Emiliani, Cajetan, Jesus. Different levels of faith are mani- study the question of Church reform. On concerning doctrine and initiated many John of God, Francis de Sales, Paul Miki fested by these characters after having March 9, 1537, the group made its badly needed reforms. Each of the coun- and companions, Rose of Lima and personal encounters with Jesus. report. It said, in effect, that much of cil’s decrees was a response to Luther Martin de Porres. It almost forms a As strange as it may seem, the fourth what Martin Luther had been saying was and other Protestant reformers. litany of the saints. † evangelist does not identify all of the characters in his Gospel by name. Even Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes some of his main characters are left anonymous. The author probably did not identify these individuals in order to When the good news comes true make it easier for Christians to identify with at least one of these unnamed char- Sometimes we swear off watching out of it, as though the man had been Easter eggs in spring. The American flag acters. Tom Brokaw or reading the newspaper, propelled headfirst into the hay by some is displayed, and a concrete block sign More than any other figure in the just because they powerful unknown force. reveals the name of the home’s proud fourth Gospel (outside of Christ), the deliver such depress- It was so amusing that I looked for- owners. “disciple whom Jesus loved” plays a key ing news. Even ward to seeing it each time I passed. One Once in a while I see the mom hang- role. This person is the only character though they try to day, the farmer and his little boy were at ing wash on the line or throwing a stick that is identified in view of Jesus’ rela- include little upbeat their mailbox when I came by, so I for the dog. She and the dad sometimes tionship with this one instead of by stories among the stopped to tell them how much we appre- play tag outside with the little pre- name. dross to make us feel ciated their funny Halloween decoration. schooler, who has a miniature tractor he The beloved disciple must have been good, it doesn’t The young man looked pleased. He rides around the yard. They’ve planted an extraordinary individual. This person always work. gestured toward the boy and said, shrubs neatly across the front of the was only one of a select few whom it was Thus, we gloom “Tommy, here, was kind of worried when house, and flowers are peeking up. specifically stated that Jesus loved. around thinking the he first saw it, and he asked me if one of For some reason, this ongoing domes- Moreover, the beloved disciple occupied world is full of baby abusers and over- my friends had come to visit and got tic agrarian drama enchants me. I’m the seat of the guest of honor, namely, the whelming greed, hopelessness and hate. stuck somehow.” He grinned. The little reminded by it that amorality and false place next to Jesus. Most notable of all, All the great (wo)men are dead, and we boy grinned shyly, too. expectations and hubris have not entirely during the meal he laid his head on the don’t feel too well ourselves. I’ve watched what goes on at this lit- overwhelmed the human race. I see that breast of Jesus. This person was also Then, as suddenly as sunlight pops tle farm over the years, and it’s heart- the American Dream continues to be given privileged information at the Last from behind a cloud, someone or some- warming. First, a new doublewide trailer dreamed by the young, and that it still Supper. One stands in awe of this individ- thing reminds us that God is still in and a small pole barn went up on the proves rewarding for them. charge. We’re freed once again to be property, then a front porch appeared on I see the display of patience, whole- cheerful and optimistic about our human the house and the barn was painted a some values and a good-humored out- The “disciple whom race (both kinds). Such a thing has come cheerful red. look on life that will lead to a better Jesus loved” plays a to light in my neighborhood over the past After a year, a playpen appeared in the future for this little family and for all of key role. couple of years. front yard on warm days, guarded by a us who live in this world. It’s enough to Last October, as I was driving past a dog straight out of Pet Central Casting. keep me going for quite a while. small farm, I noticed one of those shred- There are always decorations according ual’s intimate relationship with the Lord. ded wheat-biscuit haystacks in the front to the season: the house strung with col- (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul The beloved disciple is at the side of yard. What appeared to be a man’s blue- ored lights at Christmas, or the spindly the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a Jesus at some of the most important jeaned legs and booted feet were sticking little front-yard tree hung with plastic regular columnist for The Criterion.) † times in his life, that is, at the Last Supper, at his crucifixion and after the resurrection. Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister How is one to identify the beloved disciple? That person is you! It is John’s Faith by numbers: old-time religion intention that all Christians identify themselves with the disciple whom Jesus A non-Catholic, non-church-affiliated However, I confess I couldn’t recall useful his cards have been. Perhaps loved. The passages that are concerned friend wondered why people visit patients every one of them instantly. So, I located they’re both still around, only I don’t with the beloved disciple are meant to in hospitals or go to my handy-dandy Catholic Doctrine Deck know where. inform us of the identity of a Christian. funerals. She couldn’t of Playing Cards, which has come to my What I do know is how early memo- In other words, every Christian is spe- recall any time she did rescue many times since the late ’80s. I rization of the catechism has served me cial in the eyes of Christ and intimately either. Her back- received them from Jesuit Father William well. It’s much more difficult to research loved by him. In effect, every time ground is very differ- Armstrong of Tacoma, Wash., who came the same information in the new Christians “dine” with Jesus at the cele- ent from mine. So, I up with the idea for the cards after infor- Catechism of the Catholic Church. Of bration of the Eucharist, they are as close explained how, as a mally talking with Catholic students from course, education methods change with to Jesus as the beloved disciple was at child, I learned early grades three through high school who the times, but I wonder if I were to ask a the Last Supper when he laid his head on about the works of couldn’t name the Ten Commandments. group of students to recite the Ten the bosom of Jesus. mercy. As guidelines Besides including in the cards these Commandments, could they? If in fact, John intended us to identify to human behavior, As a Jewish youth, Jesus studied the with the disciple whom Jesus loved, then they are strong and worthy adjuncts to the Talmud, which contains 613 laws govern- he has, in a manner of speaking, put us Ten Commandments. Early memorization of ing Judaic ethical and ritual behavior, in the heart of the Gospel. It is as if we I then shared with her the seven corpo- the catechism has served with the first 10 being the command- are with Jesus at the Last Supper, at the ral works of mercy and the seven spiritual me well. ments. At the age of 12, Jesus’ parents Crucifixion and after the Resurrection. works of mercy I so diligently memorized thought him lost, later finding him in the In a similar fashion, it is our belief during Catholic grade school days. The Temple “sitting in the midst of the teach- that Jesus will be with us every time that corporal are: feed the hungry, give drink God-given laws, the Jesuit priest presented ers, listening to them and asking them we celebrate the Eucharist, he will be by to the thirsty, clothe the naked, harbor the what I learned as a child: three infused questions. And all … were amazed at his our side at the hour of our death and stranger, visit those in prison, visit the virtues, four cardinal virtues, 15 mysteries understanding and answers … and Jesus raise us from the dead on the last day. sick and bury the dead. The spiritual are: of the rosary, six precepts of the Church, advanced in wisdom.” (See Lk 2:41-52.) instruct the ignorant, counsel the doubtful, seven sacraments, eight beatitudes and (Father John Buckel, associate professor admonish the sinner, bear wrongs many other numbered lessons, prayers and (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of of Scripture at Saint Meinrad School of patiently, forgive injuries, comfort the sor- facts. My searches for Father Armstrong Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is Theology, is a priest of the Archdiocese rowful and pray for the living and the in the last few years have been futile, and a noted author and poet and a regular of Indianapolis and a regular columnist dead. it pains me not to be able to tell him how columnist for The Criterion.) † for The Criterion.) † The Criterion Friday, March 17, 2000 Page 9

Second Sunday of Lent/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, March 20 Friday, March 24 Sunday, March 19, 2000 Joseph, husband of the Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28 Virgin Mary Psalm 105:16-21 • Genesis 22:1-2, 9, 10-13, 15-18 The reading is very much in the main- 2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46 stream of the message of Romans. In this • Romans 8:31b-34 Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29 • Mark 9:2-10 great work of Christian revelation, Paul reassures his audience. God stands with Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22 Saturday, March 25 them. They belong to Christ. It was a reas- Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a The Annunciation of the Lord As was the case last week, the Book of surance certainly needed as the Roman cul- or Luke 2:41-51a Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10 Genesis again provides the first reading. ture, and then Roman law, stood ominously Psalm 40:7-11 This weekend, against Christianity. another famous biblical As the last reading this weekend, the Tuesday, March 21 Hebrews 10:4-10 figure, Abraham, is Church presents St. Mark’s Gospel. Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 Luke 1:26-38 featured in the first It also is a familiar story. Jesus takes Psalm 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23 reading. Regarded as three of the apostles—Peter, James and Matthew 23:1-12 Sunday, March 26 the founder of the John—to the summit of a high mountain. Third Sunday of Lent Hebrew people as an There they see a spectacular sight. Moses Wednesday, March 22 Exodus 20:1-17 ethnic and religious and Elijah stand on either side of the Lord. unit, Abraham lived The Lord appears as the source of bril- Jeremiah 18:18-20 or Exodus 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17 centuries before Jesus. liant light. His clothes are brighter than any Psalm 31:5-6, 14-16 Psalm 19:8-11 He actually was a per- fabric, no matter how bleached, could be. Matthew 20:17-28 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 son, not a myth or fictional character. Overhead a cloud appears, and from the John 2:13-25 The story about Abraham given in this cloud the voice of God proclaims Jesus to Thursday, March 23 week’s reading is about his son, Isaac, and be the Messiah, the Son of God. is a familiar story. To prove his love and The imagery is not new. Light always Turibius de Mogrovejo, bishop fidelity, God asks Abraham to sacrifice his was used in the Scriptures to reveal the Jeremiah 17:5-10 son, Isaac, in an act of worship. Abraham presence of God. Nothing is as disconcert- Psalm 1:1-4, 6 moves to obey and Isaac submits, but in the ing as darkness; nothing as reassuring as Luke 16:19-31 end, God reverses the command. Abraham light. Light bespeaks life. has proven his love and faithfulness, and Last week, also in the Book of Genesis, Isaac’s life is spared. God revealed hope and life to Noah Human sacrifice carries for us the taint through the clouds. As clouds parted, light Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen of barbarism. Nothing could be more dis- appeared. tant from the way in which we live or from Christianity itself. With this context, the Reflection story has something of a repulsive quality. Lent has been underway for 11 days. Canon law defines the It is important, however, not to overlook For those earnest in its observance, fasting the positive message in the story. and more purposeful prayer are the order of First, this Scripture makes clear that the day. In a very real sense, Lent resem- validity of sacraments God is supreme. He is almighty. He is the bles the Christian life. Life with virtue in creator. the midst of the world can be quite Regarding a question on baptism in sold at supermarkets would be illicit but Throughout the Bible, Abraham is pre- demanding and seemingly bleak. Qan earlier column, you seem to indi- valid for Mass. It has, in fact, been com- sented as if he were a collective figure for With all this in mind, the Church reas- cate that if the water is monly used in some churches outside the the People of God. Here, in a sense, he so sures us with the Transfiguration. Jesus is poured rightly and the Latin rite. By tradition, however, repeated appears. God is in communication with God. Jesus is the Lord of life. The world proper words invoking over the centuries (by Pope Pius X, for him. Abraham has access to God. Abraham over which God reigns, the world of the Trinity are said, the one, in September 1912), the unleavened recognizes God. Abraham must do all that heaven, is a reality completely different sacrament would be bread we are accustomed to at Mass is this recognition implies. He must love God from that of earthly existence. It is mar- valid. required for lawful celebration of the above all things, even more than his velous in its glory and brilliance. We have been told Eucharist in the Latin Church. beloved son. This world awaits all those who are true that the baptism of an Similar distinctions apply concerning Sparing Isaac has its message. Human and loyal in their Christian commitment. infant is not lawful wine. Mass wine must be made from sacrifice at the time was not uncommon. Relying upon the imagery of light, the unless there is a well- grapes, but more conditions (concerning The societies surrounding God’s people all Church reminds us that the object of our founded hope that the mixture with water or other additives) are practiced it. This passage from the Bible lives is to be with Jesus in the eternal infant will be brought up in the Catholic required for validity than for lawfulness. repudiates the practice. world of heaven. After our earthly exis- faith. This supposedly is canon law. To offer one more example, the ordina- Nevertheless, God is due all worship and tence, whatever darkness and coldness are How then can the baptism you speak of tion of priests and bishops may be wrong glorification. Offering the ram is fitting. It involved, we will be with the Lord in be valid? (Missouri) in certain cases, but still valid. If, for is not that the animal is killed. Death brings heaven, fully able to see the brilliance of instance, a bishop ordains another man a no glory in itself. Rather, through the act of God. Yours is only one of numerous letters bishop without proper authorization from ritual slaying, the life of the ram is offered At the end of Lent, if we are sincere in AI’ve received confusing the meaning the pope, that ordination ceremony is to its source, its creator, Almighty God. observing Lent, the brilliance of Easter of valid and lawful (licit) sacraments. gravely illicit, but still valid; the newly Finally, God is just, but also compas- awaits us. Symbolizing this glory will be Valid administration of baptism means ordained person is truly a bishop. sionate. the great Easter candle around which such that the sacrament was truly, authentically The theology concerning the overall St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans pro- moving and beautiful ceremonies will ministered and received. intention of the Christian community, the vides the second reading. revolve during the Easter Vigil. † A sacrament may be valid, however, a Church, in these matters brings in other real sacrament, and still be unlawfully important factors. Keeping these points in celebrated. It is true that, outside of dan- mind helps clarify the issues. My Journey to God ger of death, canon law (#868) requires the condition you mention for a licit bap- Is it against the Catholic religion to tism. Qfile bankruptcy? (Nebraska) As I explained in the column you quote, the Church has good reasons for I can’t tell you that. I can only offer The Choice of Mary saying it is wrong to baptize children in Asome important considerations for situations where there is no Catholic life you to balance out. I congratulate you for The words, alone, she heard: “Receive His Grace!” going on in the home and no expectation thinking of this as a serious moral deci- Her cross, to bear with Him, enhanced her faith. that the parents will give Catholic nurtur- sion. Too often, it seems, people consider “Rejoice, dear cousin!” Blessed—by choice and place. ing to their child. It would not be fair to it a purely financial issue and act in ways The Word in flesh—her trust—by which we’re saved. the child, the parents or the Christian which do great injustice to others. community. As borrowers, we assume responsibility Before The Cross, her cries implored His Will. It is wrong and unlawful, therefore, to in strict justice to repay others for what “Accept!” she heard, “Good maid, obey My Word!” baptize someone in these circumstances, we have taken from them. They have a His End at last, for all His Blood was spilled. but not invalid. moral right, in what is called commutative Risen, our Lord—through her, His Word endured. The same is true of other sacraments. justice, to what is due them, and we have Several people have written to me who are a moral duty to compensate them. The sword and shield unleashed—never laid to rest. worried about an “invalid” Mass because a Bankruptcy is one of the circumstances New things of death—her signs called us to cease. different form of wheat bread was used. that excuses a person from this kind of “Within your time—take heed my heart’s distress.” By no means does that necessarily make obligation. It provides a way to satisfy “Repent mankind—my choice will grant you peace.” the eucharistic liturgy invalid. one’s creditors equitably when full satis- Bread made from wheat alone, in faction of all debts is not possible. His Life to bear—her choice became her call. which nothing else has been added in such When an individual or business All life we share—and woman endures for all. a quantity that the product can no longer declares bankruptcy, state laws control the be commonly considered wheat bread, is legal process in detail.

CNS illustration By Gary D. Vestermark required for a valid Eucharist. Note the Bankruptcy, when pursued honestly, is words between the two commas. (See the a perfectly justifiable procedure, both (Gary Vestermark is a member of Holy Spirit Parish in Fishers, in the Lafayette “Instruction of the Congregation for the legally and morally. Before declaring Diocese.) Discipline of the Sacraments,” 1929.) bankruptcy, another obligation is to The common leavened wheat bread explore settlements with creditors. † Page 10 The Criterion Friday, March 17, 2000 At left, the Basilica of the The Criterion Friday, March 17, 2000 Page 11 Annunciation in Nazareth is built over the site where Mary received the news that she would give birth to Jesus. This site has been the scene of recent demonstrations because a group of Muslims want to build a LEBANON mosque next to the church. ISRAEL continued from page 1 SYRIA Lower left, several men pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem—the Photos by Greg Otolski holiest site in the world for Jews. Jerusalem, which constitutes only 1 per- Capernaum The Western Wall was the retaining Tabgha Bethsaida wall of the Temple mount compound cent of modern Jerusalem, is of particular Haifa that remains standing after the concern, because it is holy to Jews, Nazareth Sea of Galilee Romans destroyed the last Jewish Temple in Muslims and Christians. Contained in the old city’s walls are remnants of the last Jewish temple, the Caesarea third holiest mosque in Islam, as well as

Jordan River the site where Muslims believe Mediterranean Mohammed ascended to heaven, and the A.D.70. Sea Church of the Holy Sepulchre which is WEST BANK built over the site where Jesus was cruci- fied, entombed and resurrected. Tel Aviv Below, a Greek Orthodox priest Jaffa stands outside the Tomb of Christ Although the harsh realities of life often Jericho in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, get in the way of the spiritual promises the which is built on the site where it Holy Land offers, John Paul II said recently Jerusalem Mt. Nebo is believed Jesus died, was that people are increasingly fascinated by entombed and was resurrected. the Holy Land. “Modern society, technologically Bethlehem evolved but more in need than ever of val- ues and spiritual reminders, is looking to Dead Sea the Holy Land with renewed interest,” the pope said. Israeli officials hope the pope is right, although their interest has more to do with earthly riches than with spiritual EGYPT JORDAN renewal. The Israel Ministry of Tourism expects to ride a wave of increased tourism to the bank this year due to the pope’s trip and the Jubilee Year. About 2.5 million tourists from throughout the world—500,000 from North America—travel to Israel each year, but that number could swell to as many as 4 million this year, said Yehuda The pope’s itinerary Shen, Israel’s deputy commissioner of tourism for North America. He said Israel March 20 has never attracted the number of Visit Mount Nebo in Jordan, where Moses died after leading the Israelites Catholic tourists that it had hoped for, but out of Egypt, and visit the Jordan River. the government expects the pope’s trip March 21 and the Jubilee Year to bring a record Arrive in Jerusalem late in the day. number of Catholics to the country this year. March 22 “We believe once we get Catholics Celebrate Mass in Bethlehem at the Church of the Nativity, which is built here we will have them hooked,” said upon the site where Jesus was born. The church was built in 325 and is the Tsion Ben-David, director of North oldest church in the Holy Land. Visit a Palestinian refugee camp and meet American operations for the Israel Ministry of Tourism. with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Above, a nun holding a March 23 bag of communion Israeli officials make no apologies for hosts stands outside looking out for their country’s economic Celebrate Mass in Cenacle Hall or the Upper Room in Jerusalem, where the Chapel of interests when it comes to luring Jesus and the apostles ate the Last Supper. This is also the site where Jesus Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee. This Catholics, because they can offer pilgrims appeared to the apostles after his resurrection and where the Holy Spirit is the site where it is something no other place can—a chance descended upon them on Pentecost. believed Jesus to experience for themselves Jesus’ jour- preached the Sermon Visit Yad Vashem—Israel’s national memorial and museum to the on the Mount. Pope ney from Galilee to Jerusalem. Holocaust. John Paul II will “This land is not only made holy by celebrate Mass at the everything that’s happened here, but it’s March 24 summit of the mount for an estimated made holy by all the people who have Tour holy sites around the Sea of Galilee and celebrate Mass for more 140,000 people. been coming here for hundreds and hun- than 100,000 young people on the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus dreds of years to visit these holy sites and preached the Sermon on the Mount. to pray,” Shen said. “As a pilgrim you Meet with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. know you are taking part in something special, because of all those who have March 25 come here before you to do the same.” Celebrate Mass in Nazareth at the Basilica of the Annunciation, which is It’s in this nature of a personal spiritual built over the site where Mary received the news that she would give birth journey that the 79-year-old pope will be to Jesus Christ. The site has been the scene of some violent demonstra- making a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. tions in the past year following demands by a group of Muslims that a The pope has been planning for a long At right, some olive time a Jubilee Year pilgrimage to visit the mosque be built next to the church. trees in the Garden of Gethsemane date back roots of the faith. Return to Jerusalem to pray privately in the Garden of Gethsemane, the Above, pilgrims today can sail on the to the time of Jesus. It The pope, who plans to visit religious scene of Jesus’ agony, betrayal and arrest. Sea of Galilee just as Jesus did nearly At right, a simple silver star in the sites important to Christians, Jews and was in this garden that 2,000 years ago. Jesus spent much of his grotto beneath the fourth-century March 26 the Romans arrested adult life in the towns surrounding this Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem Muslims, began his Jubilee Year pilgrim- freshwater lake in northern Israel. Visit the old city in Jerusalem, including the al-Aqsa Mosque, the Western Jesus on the morning marks the place where Jesus was born. age late last month by visiting Mount Wall, and celebrate Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which is after the Last Supper. Sinai in Egypt, where God gave Moses built upon the site where Jesus was crucified, entombed and resurrected. † the Ten Commandments. His Holy Land pilgrimage will con- tinue with a visit March 20 to Mount Nebo in Jordan, where Moses died after By Greg Otolski that, and that we will begin to see many to Israel. This is a great opportunity for Holy Land.” group back within a year he is refunded He said tourism is a major part of leading the Israelites out of captivity on Israel works to more Catholics making pilgrimages to Catholics and Jews and people of all faiths Ben-David said the Israeli government the $900, and depending on the number Israel’s economy and generates about their way to the Promised Land. The pope JERUSALEM—Israeli tourism offi- Israel.” here to learn more about each other.” is focusing more on attracting Catholics. of people he brings back with him his $4 billion annually. will visit other sites in Jordan before attract more cials like to joke about how the last time The pope said that the Jubilee Year would Ben-David said in the past most of the Tourism officials have been meeting with travel costs are paid for. “I think Catholics in North America can making his way to Jerusalem the next day the Holy Land could count on a steady have “two centers”—Rome and the Holy Israel Ministry of Tourism’s $9 million priests and diocesan leaders across the Also, many of the tour agencies that expect to see a stronger effort on our part to begin a weeklong tour of Israel’s holi- stream of Catholic visitors was during the Land. Hundreds of thou- budget for North America country to help arrange pilgrimages and the Israel Ministry to tell them about est sites. † Catholic tourists Crusades. sands of Catholics from has gone toward attracting have started special programs to give of Tourism works Israel,” Ben-David Of the 500,000 North Americans who around the world are Protestants. priests incentives to lead tours to Israel. with offer reduced said. travel to Israel each year, 60 percent are expected to follow the “We didn’t know how to For example, under one program or free travel for “Maybe we’ll Christians, but only half of those visitors pope’s lead and make a pil- approach the Catholics,” priests pays $900 to visit to come to priests leading pil- never replace Rome Coming next week are Catholic. About 214 million Catholics grimage to the Holy Land Ben-David said. “Catholics, Israel for a week to 10 days. He is given a grimages to Israel. as the top place that live in North America. this year. of course, have always tour of the holy sites by a tour guide and With 213 million Catholics want to • Coverage of the pope’s “When it comes to tourism, we have a “Now is our chance to made Rome and other holy learns about how he can arrange a pil- Catholics in North visit, but we have pilgrimage to the Holy Land major problem with our Catholic friends,” approach the Catholics,” sites in Europe as places to grimage for his parish. It typically costs America, Ben-David much to offer. Israel said Tsion Ben-David, director of North Ben-David said. “We have a make a pilgrimage. about $3,000 including airfare for one said Israel sees a is the home of Jesus. • A look at Catholic Relief American Operations for the Israel great opportunity with the Evangelicals, on the other person to visit Israel from the United huge market that has This is where Services projects in Israel Ministry of Tourism. “We’re hoping that pope coming here to open hand, have had more of a States for 10 days. gone virtually Christianity began, Pope John Paul II’s trip here will change the door for many Catholics Capernaum tradition of coming to the Ben-David said if a priest brings a tour untapped. Yad Vashem (Holocaust museum) he said.” † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, March 17, 2000

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Ripperger, pastor of St. Mary Parish in Lanesville. The founding pastor of St. Barnabas Parish, Father John Sciarra, retired in 1989. He joined the current associate pas- tor, Father Joseph Villa, for the Mass. Other celebrants were Father William Cleary, now retired; Father Frederick Denison, pastor of St. Bernard Parish in Frenchtown; Father Donald Schmidlin, pastor of St. Matthew Parish in Indianapolis; and Father John O’Brien, pastor of St. Bridget Parish in Liberty. Father McNally received a new stole, made by two parishioners and decorated with shamrocks and the Celtic knot. He was nearly at a loss for words, but marveled at “the gift of secrecy.” Guests included parishioners from St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus, his former parish. That evening at the parish’s Sciarra Center, parishioners were invited to snack on green cookies and punch. During the party, Father McNally was treated to an Irish step dance demonstration and was given a photograph album. The biggest surprise was a check from the parish to help him Submitted photo visit Ireland again. He vacationed there once, in 1964. Fathers Donald Schmidlin (from left), John Sciarra, John O’Brien, William Cleary, Patrick Kelly, Joseph Villa, Francis Eckstein, Harold “How you kept 1,000 children quiet about this is amaz- Ripperger and Frederick Denison concelebrate Mass with Father J. Joseph McNally (center) at St. Barnabas Church in Indianapolis on his ing,” he said. “It was exciting, completely overwhelming.” † Leap Year birthday Feb. 29.

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Members of the 1934 ordination class at Saint Meinrad Seminary gath- ered on May 24, 1974, at St. Mark Church in Indianapolis to celebrate their 40th anniversaries. The priests, and their 1974 assignments, were (first row, from left): Father Morand Widolff, St. John, Dover; Msgr. Francis Halsman, of the Indian Mission in Winnebago; Father Joseph Vollmer, St. Mark, Perry County; and Father Thomas Carey, Christ the King, Indianapolis. (Second row, from left): Father Robert Lehnert, St. Maurice, Decatur County; Father Bernard Strange, St. Francis de Sales, Indianapolis; Msgr. Herman Mootz, former vicar general of the Diocese of Evansville; and Father Joseph Laugel, St. Vincent, Shelbyville. (Back row, from left): Father Leo Schellenberger, retired pastor of Holy Rosary, Seelyville; Msgr. Thomas Clarke, former chancellor of the Diocese of Evansville; and Father Michael Djubasz, St. Maurice, Napoleon. †

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Sister of Verena Fette, Matilda 79, St. Michael, Greenfield, March 2. Brother of Mary Benedictine Nordmeyer, Alice Wuestefeld, Feb. 24. Husband of Helen Hittle, Robert McKibben and Cornelius, Edmund, Walter and (Burns) Holzhausen. Father of Patricia Traub. Sister Francine Father Frank Eckstein. Carol Hunt, Dan, Joe and Lynn MILLER, Gabriel L., 84, Ackerman was Rest in peace Grandmother of one. Holzhausen. Brother of Eileen St. Paul, Tell City, Feb. 21. FELDPAUSCH, Rose L., 77, Durant. Grandfather of six. Father of Cathy Frizzell, Jane principal, Please submit in writing to our Grandfather of six. Great- St. Paul, Tell City, Feb. 9. HOWE, Elmer L., 88, Heeke, Betty James, Lisa office by 10 a.m. Mon. the grandfather of one. Mother of Ronald Feldpausch. St. Paul, Tell City, Feb. 26. Newton, Bruce, Charles, missionary Grandmother of two. Father of Shirley Stanley, Darrell, David and James week of publication; be sure to BEZY, Theresa (Banet), 85, Norma Young, Bernard Lahee, Miller. Brother of Dorothy state date of death. Obituaries St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Floyds FOWLER, Esther A., 73, Jim and Pat Howe. Brother of Burke. Grandfather of 23. of archdiocesan priests and Knobs, Feb. 29. Mother of Little Flower, Indianapolis, religious sisters serving our Feb. 23. Wife of Ellis A. Inez Goffinet, Ruth Miller, Eva Great-grandfather of 12. Marilyn Banet, Vickie Bezy, Peter, Dolly Rogier and Frank archdiocese are listed elsewhere Mary Frances Buckman, Fowler. Mother of Carol Lukin, MORAN, Beverly Aileen, 30, in The Criterion. Order priests Katherine Wood, Ann, Bill, Howe. Grandfather of 17. Little Flower, Indianapolis, Sharon Bowman, Martha Lamb Great-grandfather of 26. and brothers are included here, and Patsy Oster. Sister of Ellis, John, Joseph and Richard Feb. 22. Wife of Patrick S. unless they are natives of the Dorothy Becht and Katherine Fowler. Sister of Katherine HUNT, Barbara, 85, Moran. Mother of Roger archdiocese or have other Sortet. Grandmother of 19. Bowman, Mary Bucheule and St. Gabriel, Connersville, Chandler and Justin Moran. connections to it. Great-grandmother of 18. Joseph Turner. Grandmother of Feb. 28. Mother of Terry Hunt. Sister of Christina Bowles and 30. Great-grandmother of 32. Sister of Martha Miller, Ruth Andy Williams. ALTHERR, William H., 70, BOCKHOLD, Joseph St. Matthew, Indianapolis, Great-great-grandmother of Anne Robinson and Lois Jean Edward, Jr., 48, Sacred Heart Sheken. Grandmother of six. Feb. 24. Husband of Darlene of Jesus, Terre Haute, Feb. 25. one. Providence Sister (McQuitty) Altherr. Father of Husband of Deedira (Young) GERBER, Carolyn J., 75, LAUCK, Rosalyn M., 80, Angela Bills, Ruth Rench, Bockhold. Son of Wanita St. Michael, Cannelton, Feb. 2. St. Mark, Indianapolis, Feb. 10. Jeanne Marie Maureen, Kelly, Kerry and Eric (Goddard) Hall and Joseph Wife of Charles Gerber. Mother Mother of Peggy Delany, Gary, Ferdinand Benedictine Altherr. Brother of Marge DeLisle was 85 Edward Bockhold Sr. Brother of Chad Gerber. Sister of Richard, George Jr. and Thomas Sister M. Francine Ackerman, Dunn, Joan McNeill, Pat who served the archdiocese, of Linda Gorrell, Sara Manus, Charles Hudson. Grandmother Lauck. Grandmother of 13. Providence Sister Jeanne Phillips, Bea Smelser, Clem, died March 9 at the age of 77. Debby Searcy, Keith and Mike of one. LEWIS, Phyllis A., 61, Marie DeLisle died March 4 in John and Kenny Altherr. A funeral Mass was cele- Bockhold. St. Anthony of Padua, Karcher Hall at Saint Mary-of- Grandfather of eight. GOSS, Joseph Charles, Jr., brated in the Church of the BOLTZ, Haley Brooke, 3 81, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Terre Clarksville, Feb. 24. Wife of the-Woods. ARNOLD, Herbert R., 81, Monastery Immaculate months, St. Monica, Indian- Haute, March 3. Father of Ron Lewis. Mother of Melissa A funeral Mass was cele- St. Paul, Tell City, Feb. 25. Conception on March 14. apolis, March 2. Daughter of Terrie Goss, Carman McKee, and R. Scott Lewis. Sister of brated on March 7 in the Brother of Virginia Aldridge, Born Annette Ackerman, Janis and Mark Boltz. Sister of Florence Shattuck, Rose Winn, Mary Jane Buerger. Church of the Immaculate Doretha Horlander, Mildred she entered the Sisters of Alex and Matthew Boltz. Raymond and Ronald Walker. LICH, Mary Katherine, 91, Conception there. Williams, Alice Wittmer, Carl St. Benedict at Ferdinand in Grandfather of nine. Great- Little Flower, Indianapolis, Feb. and Ray Arnold. Uncle of sev- BUTLER, Charles, 72, The former Alfrieda Mary 1938 from St. Joseph Parish in grandfather of six. eral. St. Mary, Richmond, Feb. 23. 18. Mother of N. Jeanne Covy, DeLisle was born in Sellersburg, made her first pro- HOLMAN, Hazel, 90, J. William and Ronald Lich. Vincennes. She entered the fession of vows in 1940 and BALTING, Rebecca S., 48, Husband of Iola (Monzell) St. Paul, Tell City, Jan. 21. Grandmother of 11. Great- congregation of the Sisters of her final profession in 1943. St. Joseph, Shelbyville, Feb. 16. Butler. Father of Clare Case, Mother of John and Paul grandmother of 16. Providence in 1934, professed Sister Francine taught in Mother of Heather Gonzales Rebecca Hamaki, Mary Nicholson, Daniel, Dean and Holman. Sister of Clyde Aders. LINVILLE, David J., 66, first vows in 1936 and final schools in Jeffersonville and in and Kelly Kendall. Daughter of the Evansville Diocese, serving Rosemary (Gallagher) Douglas Butler. Grandfather of Grandmother of six. Great- St. Joseph, Shelbyville, Feb. 9. vows in 1942. 13. Great-grandfather of two. grandmother of 12. Great-great- Father of Shelley Snyder. Sister Jeanne Marie taught as principal of St. Meinrad Compton. Sister of Stacey School from 1971 to 1986. She DAILEY, Mary Therese, 63, grandmother of two. McKENNA, Helen, 89, at St. Joseph School in Cowan, Diana Gilles, Robin served at the sisters’ mission in Little Flower, Indianapolis, HOLZER, Lorean, 100, St. Gabriel, Connersville, Indianapolis, as well as at McIntire and Daniel Compton. Cobán, Guatemala, was subpri- Feb. 27. (Daughter of the late St. John, Osgood, Feb. 22. Feb. 29. Mother of Patricia schools in Fort Wayne, BERGER, Carl John, 78, oress at the Ferdinand Criterion columnist Alice Mother of Rita Cline and Cletus Gray. Sister of Opal Burt, Bette Vincennes and in Illinois, St. Pius, Troy, Jan. 9. Husband monastery, taught at Marian Holzer. Sister of James Jackson. Butcher, Sally Porter and Doris of Mabel Berger. Father of Dailey.) Sister of Thomas Maryland and Oklahoma. Heights Academy and pre- Grandmother of eight. Great- Singleton. Grandmother of five. Barbara Schipp, Allen and Leo Dailey. Aunt of several. She is survived by a sister, sented workshops. Most Great-grandmother of two. Berger. Brother of Frances DOERFLEIN, Stella Rita, 76, grandmother of 27. Great-great- Selma Keller, and a brother, recently, she assisted at Kordes Harpenau, Hildegard Hevner St. Paul, New Alsace, Feb. 18. grandmother of 23. McKIBBEN, William Joseph, Richard DeLisle of Enrichment Center, the sisters’ and Raymond Berger. Mother of Linda Doerflein. HOLZHAUSEN, Clyde E., 84, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Indianapolis. † retreat facility. †

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Family Life Minister: Holy Trinity Parish, a suburban Needs: Elementary Teachers for Kindergarten, First, Second, and parish of 1,100 families with an elementary school, is Third Grades seeking a creative person, who, by working collabora- Elementary Art Teacher (part-time) tively with a Pastoral Team, can assist families in the SMHS Coaching Elementary Music Teacher (part-time) development of their faith through worship, prayer, Elementary Physical Education Teacher (part-time) study and service. The responsibilities of this position Openings Benefits: will include helping families to see the Catholic Pay scale range is $20,000 to $25,000 depending on experience School as an integral part of the church’s mission, Health Insurance Plan for full time employees Scecina Memorial High School is Retirement Plan drawing families into the liturgical life of the commu- Supportive Work Environment nity, and helping people become more comfortable seeking applications to fill head with talking about God and praying together as a fam- Requirements: coaching openings in girls’ basket- Appropriately licensed/Certified Elementary School Teachers ily. Experience in curriculum development, program in the State of Indiana design and service learning is desired. A degree in ball, girls’ soccer and cheerleading Outstanding Educator with High Expectations and Work Ethics religious education or related field is required. A com- for the 2000-2001 season. Contact the Person of Faith petitive salary with benefit package will be given to SMHS Athletic Office with interest. Correspondence: the successful candidate. Send cover letter and resume to: Send resume before April 15th to: For more information, contact: Mrs. Susie E. Bailey, Principal Holy Trinity Parish Our Lady of Grace Catholic School Scot Mellor, A.D. at 317 356-6377. 9900 East 191st Street, Noblesville, Indiana 46060 501 Cherrywood Road Phone: 317-770-5660 Louisville, KY 40207 Attn: Family Life Minister Search Committee Deadline: March 23, 2000 The Criterion Friday, March 17, 2000 Page 19

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