The Diocesan Communicator Diocese of Marquette 1004 Harbor Hills Dr., Marquette, MI 49855 Phone: 906-227-9131 FAX: 906-225-0437

No. 10/2011 Date: 10/12/2011 Page 1 of 7 ______

Note: Please contact Sheila Wickenheiser at 800-562-9745 ext. 131 for questions/problems regarding receipt of the Diocesan Communicator. The Communicator is available on the Diocesan website at www.dioceseofmarquette.org.

Inside Financial Services Parish Financial Governance Reports Due Office of the Chancellor Flu Shots Available Collection for Propagation of the Faith 2011 Income Tax Booklets (World Mission Sunday) 403b Retirement Plan Maximum RCIA Candidates/Marital Status Contributions for 2011 Mass Stipends for Retired Priests You Can Still Start a 403B Retirement Plan for the 2011 Year Moderator of the Curia MCC Benefits Seminar Invitation and Ministry Personnel Services Permission for Mixed Marriage Bulletin Announcements Diocesan Stoles “Bernardin” Documentary to Air on WNMU- Items available from St. Timothy Parish TV Roman Missal Training Six Episodes of Fr. Barron’s Catholicism Series on EWTN Family Life Office U.S. Bishops’ Election Document Group trip from the Diocese of Marquette for Christmas Memories the 2012 March for Life Being Organized! “Women of Hidden Strength!” Catholic Addenda Women’s Conference Audio Recordings Addendum #1 – RCIA Candidates – Marital Now Available for Ordering Status Questionnaire Addendum #2 – Dispensation/Permission Pastoral Planning Form Important Information about Official Catholic Addendum #3 – Photos of Items Available Directory Forms from St. Timothy Parish Addendum #4 – New Roman Missal Communications and Development Training Workshops for Lay Ecclesial “Bernardin” Video Documentary to Air on Ministers Registration Form WNMU-TV Addendum #5 – March for Life Flyer Part of Fr. Barron’s Catholicism Series to Air Addendum #6 – “Women of Hidden on PBS & EWTN Strength” Catholic Women’s Conference Parish Building and Memorial Funds – Audio Recording Order Form Request for Sample Guidelines Addendum #7 – Reduce, Reuse & Recycle U.S. Bishops’ Election Document Article Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Addendum 8 – Benefits Fair/Seminar Christmas Memories Registration Form

Office of Catholic Schools Grant Funding Opportunities for Schools

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OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR Reverend Benedetto J.J. Paris

ANNUAL COLLECTION FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH (WORLD MISSION SUNDAY) This is to notify you that the collection for the Propagation of the Faith will be taken up at the Masses the weekend of October 22-23, 2011. A bit of history for this collection is provided for your information. The collection was instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1926 and the first collection for worldwide Mission Sunday took place in October, 1927. This day is celebrated in all the local Churches as the feast of catholicity and universal solidarity so Christians the world over will recognize their common responsibility with regard to the evangelization of the world (from USCCB). Please send the collection payable to: “Diocese of Marquette: Propagation of the Faith Collection” at the diocesan office no later than Monday, November 14, 2011.

RCIA CANDIDATES/MARITAL STATUS This is just a reminder to Pastors, Pastoral Coordinators and the RCIA team of the importance of determining the marriage situation of the candidate and the candidate’s spouse which may require an annulment before he/she may enter the Church at Easter. If the candidate or the candidate’s current spouse has been married previously, an investigation into these marriages must be made immediately at the onset of the RCIA in the fall. Annulment applications coming to the Marriage Tribunal after the first of the year cannot be completed by Easter. A questionnaire that may be helpful to you may be found by clicking on Addendum #1 to this Communicator.

MASS STIPENDS FOR RETIRED PRIESTS If you have any extra Mass stipends, could you please send them to the Diocese so that we can distribute them to the retired priests? Your cooperation is appreciated.

MODERATOR OF THE CURIA AND MINISTRY PERSONNEL SERVICES Reverend Ronald T. Browne

PERMISSION FOR MIXED MARRIAGE All priests serving in the Diocese of Marquette who have been granted faculties by the Bishop of Marquette have the faculty to grant permission for a marriage between a Catholic and a baptized person of another communion provided that the conditions of canon 1125 are fulfilled. Even though a priest has the faculty to

Diocesan Communicator No. 10/2011 Page 3 of 9 grant the permission required for a mixed marriage without consulting with the Chancellor, you still need to properly fill-out the Diocese of Marquette Dispensation/Permission Form and send it to the Chancellor. The completed Dispensation/Permission Forms must be forwarded to the Chancellor because dioceses are required to keep accurate records of all mixed marriages. Please send the Dispensation/Permission Forms to: Fr. Ben Paris, 1004 Harbor Hills Drive, Marquette, MI 49855. This form can be found in Addendum #2.

DIOCESAN STOLES If you know of any extra white/beige diocesan priest stoles that are not being used, please contact Fr. Ron Browne, 906-227-9107. Any extra stoles returned will be dry-cleaned and given to visiting priests serving in the Diocese of Marquette for a few years. Thus, the visiting priests would have a diocesan stole for Diocesan Masses and would return the stole when they complete their service to our diocese.

ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM ST. TIMOTHY PARISH, CURTIS The Saint Timothy Parish family would like to give away an altar, a presider’s chair with cushion, and a baptismal font which is missing the basin/bowl. Items can be seen at W17114 Main Street, Curtis Michigan. Further information or to arrangement pick up of any or all these items - Please contact Father Timothy Hruska at 906-494-2589. Our old church building will soon be razed and a place to store these three items will need to found if they do not find a new home soon. Please refer to Addendum #3 to view these items.

ROMAN MISSAL TRAINING FOR LAY ECCLESIAL MINISTERS There is still time to sign up now for one of the two remaining regional training workshops for lay ecclesial ministers on the Roman Missal. These sessions will offer information and background on the new translation and ways to assist with parishioners’ understanding. These sessions are open to any of the faithful who would like to learn more about the upcoming changes. They are scheduled as follows:

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Bark River Sat., Oct. 15 Holy Family, Ontonagon Sat., Oct. 22 (Please note that the session in Ontonagon is a change of date and place from the original schedule). The registration form can be found in Addendum #4. For more information, please see our website: www.obosov.org.

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FAMILY LIFE OFFICE

GROUP TRIP FROM THE DIOCESE OF MARQUETTE FOR THE 2012 MARCH FOR LIFE BEING ORGANIZED! Fr. Robb Jurkovich of Resurrection Parish, Menominee and Mr. Hans Whitmer of the Escanaba Tri-Parish Faith Formation Office are organizing a group from the diocese to travel to Washington, DC for the 2012 March for Life! A flyer that can be used as a bulletin announcement or insert to publicize this effort is included as Addendum #5. Please contact Fr. Robb at 906-863-3405, or Hans at 906-233- 9566 or [email protected] with any questions!

“WOMEN OF HIDDEN STRENGTH!” CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE AUDIO RECORDINGS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDERING CD and MP3 recordings of the October 1st “Women of Hidden Strength!” Catholic Women’s conference are now available for ordering through the Family Life Office. An order form is included as Addendum #6.

Based on comments received at and in the days following the conference it was a wonderfully affirming and enriching event for many women in attendance that can now be re-lived, or perhaps experienced for the first time!

PASTORAL PLANNING

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OFFICIAL CATHOLIC DIRECTORY FORMS Some concerns have been raised about the forms that parishes/missions, Catholic schools, etc. which needed to be filled out in order to be listed in the 2012 edition of the Official Catholic Directory. It seems that many places received their forms only a day or two before the listed deadline of September 28th. A call was placed to the Directory’s publisher in regard to this concern as it is the publisher – not the Pastoral Office – that mails the forms each year. According to the publisher’s outgoing voice mail message there is a grace period on the return of those forms, which seems to indicate that this may be a problem happening throughout the country and not just our diocese.

Many thanks to those who have returned their forms already and please know that the deadline for form submission in our diocese has been extended to Friday, October 21st for those who have not yet been able to do so. Also, please note that it is vitally important to complete and return these forms, as maintenance of non-profit status of individual parishes/missions, schools, etc. is dependent upon being listed in the directory each year!

If you have any questions or if you need a new copy of your form please contact Colin Jenkins at extension 178 or [email protected].

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COMMUNICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT Loreene Zeno Koskey

“BERNARDIN” VIDEO DOCUMENTARY TO AIR ON WNMU-TV The award-winning documentary, “Bernardin,” will air on WNMU-TV, Public TV 13, on Monday, November 14, at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT, on the 15th anniversary of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin’s death. Please see the bulletin announcements section for a notice to be published in your parish bulletin.

PART OF FR. BARRON’S CATHOLICISM SERIES TO AIR ON PBS & EWTN PBS and EWTN have both decided to air episodes of Fr. Robert Barron’s new documentary series, “Catholicism.” Please see the bulletin announcements section for more information and a notice to be published in your parish bulletin.

PARISH BUILDING AND MEMORIAL FUNDS – REQUEST FOR SAMPLE GUIDELINES Many of our parishes and missions hold and administer “Building Funds” and “Memorial Funds.” Terri Gadzinski, Diocesan Director of Development, has had a request from a parish finance council member for samples of written parish guidelines, procedures, or policies for administering building and memorial funds. Specifically, statements describing the purposes of the fund and how and what the monies are disbursed for. If any parish or mission has such documentation that they are willing to share with others, please forward to [email protected]. Samples can then be made available to those who are interested, whether you are creating a new “Building Fund” or “Memorial Fund,” or interested in reviewing/updating your current guidelines for such funds. Thank you!

U.S. BISHOPS’ ELECTION DOCUMENT In advance of the 2012 elections, the U.S. bishops have reaffirmed their 2007 document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” in this coming election cycle and beyond, as the “continuing teaching of our Bishops’ Conference and our guidance for Catholics in the exercise of their rights and duties as participants in our democracy.” The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is launching a new website for “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship”: www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship. It will offer a wide range of web-based and written materials and tools to assist pastors, parishes, Catholic organizations and individuals. The document with a new Introductory Note will be available in print by the end of October and is already available online: www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/upload/Forming- Consciences-for-Faithful-Citizenship-2011.pdf. Please see the bulletin announcements section for a notice that can be published in your parish bulletin.

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REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE The mission to reduce, reuse and recycle reflects a set of values and lifestyle patterns that a growing number of people are embracing as an essential expression of their faith. See Addendum #7 to see how eco-friendly policies can save the environment – and parish funds, too! Please pass this article on to any interested parishioner or committee that may be interested.

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES The U.P. Catholic is looking for photos of Christmases past, such as parishes decorated for the season or families all dressed up for Mass, to publish in its December 16 issue. For more information and an announcement for placement in your parish bulletin, please see the Bulletin Announcements section.

OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Mark Salisbury

GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOLS (MEEMIC Foundation Grants) Book Grants: Grants can be used to purchase new books for educator classrooms (a great opportunity for trade books). This is a special $500 Book Grant. Eligible are any employees of a K-12 public, private, charter, or parochial school as well as colleges and universities. Applications are due October 31, 2011. Apply at: http://www.meemic.com/BookGrant

Standard Grants: Grants provide up to $2,500 for educational projects and are offered twice per year. Apply Now for Fall 2012 Project Grants? Applications are due June 30, 2012. Apply at: http://www.meemic.com/The-Meemic- Community/foundation/Mini-Grant-Application.

FINANCIAL SERVICES Timothy Thomas

PARISH FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE DUE The Parish Financial Governance Form (including a copy of what was given to your parishioners) was due back to the diocese by September 30, 2011. If you have already sent your report to the diocese, thank you. If you have not yet sent your report, please send it as soon as possible to Andra Bedard. It is located on the diocesan website under Parish Annual Reports.

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FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE MCC BCBSM health insured members can get flu shots at various pharmacies that will bill back to BCBSM. Members can also go to the doctor’s office for the flu shot. There is no copay for preventative services including immunizations. However, if the member has a diagnosis associated with office visit (ex. they go to the doctor for a medical reason and the immunization is administered at that time) they would pay a copay for the office visit.

Please follow the instructions below to find a listing of the participating pharmacies on the BCBSM website in your area.

The pharmacies are listed at www.bcbsm.com, under the ‘Specialty’, you can display them under ‘immunization pharmacies’ after all other plan information is selected.

2011 INCOME TAX BOOKLETS For those priests interested in orders are now being taken for the 2011 Income Taxes for Priests only book, orders are now being accepted. The cost of the booklet usually runs around $28-$30/each plus shipping. The price may go down Depending upon the number ordered. The booklets will be shipped in January 2012. in the past new priests have indicated they find this booklet extremely helpful as they complete their first income tax returns as ordained clergy. Please contact Pam at [email protected] or 1-800-562-9745, ext. 135 or 227-9135 if you are interested in ordering a copy. Payment will not need to be made until after the booklets are received.

403B RETIREMENT PLAN MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 2011 Maximum contribution per individual is $16,500, unless the employee is age 50 over. Then an additional "catch-up" contribution of $5,500 is allowed.

YOU CAN STILL START A 403B RETIREMENT PLAN FOR THE 2011 YEAR You can start a 403B Retirement Account any month of year. So it’s not too late to get one started for 2011. Remember, funds deposited in an approved 403B plan are tax deferred. Contact Pam at [email protected] for more information on how to enroll.

MICHIGAN CATHOLIC CONFERENCE (MCC) BENEFITS SEMINARS Last week invitations were sent to all parishes and schools announcing MCC Benefits Seminars. Employee Benefits Coordinator, Melissa Howell from MCC and Nancy Warner, Prudential Retirement Education Consultant will present the sessions in Sault Ste. Marie, Escanaba, and Marquette. The sessions will last 1 1/2 - 2 hrs. and will cover: Lay Employees' Retirement (Pension) Plan, When, Who to contact, and Timeline to consider when you want to retire, Current Health Benefits and Health Benefits for Retirees and Spouses (BC/BS PPO), Short Term/Long Term Disability Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, and 403(b)

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Retirement Plan. There will be ample opportunity for questions. Please refer to Addendum #8 to access the registration form.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

“BERNARDIN” VIDEO DOCUMENTARY TO AIR ON WNMU-TV On the 15th anniversary of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin’s death, WNMU-TV of Marquette plans to air the Gabriel Award-winning documentary called “Bernardin.” Public TV 13 will broadcast the hour-long program on Monday, November 14, at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT. This documentary examines the life of Cardinal Bernardin of the Archdiocese of Chicago, who helped define many of the critical issues facing our country. It explores his rise to leadership in the U.S. Catholic Church, his role in antipoverty programs and the public debate on abortion and nuclear weapons, the false accusations of sexual misconduct against him, as well as his courageous fight with cancer. “Bernardin” was produced in 1998 by Journey/Frost Productions, Family Theater Productions and Santa Fe Communications.

SIX EPISODES OF FR. BARRON’S CATHOLICISM SERIES ON EWTN EWTN plans to air six of the 10 episodes of Father Robert Barron’s new documentary series, “Catholicism,” from November 16-19. In this sweeping documentary, Fr. Barron tells the story of Catholicism around the world using art, architecture, literature, music and all the riches of the Catholic tradition. Fr. Barron is the Francis Cardinal George Professor of Faith and Culture at Mundelein Seminary and a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Log onto www.ewtn.com for the November schedule for this series’ air times. To find out if EWTN is carried in your area, log on to: www.ewtn.com/channelfinder. PBS has also picked up four episodes from the series. WNMU-TV, Public TV 13 will most likely air those episodes in December. Please log onto: http://wnmutv.nmu.edu for dates and air times.

U.S. BISHOPS’ ELECTION DOCUMENT In advance of the 2012 elections, the U.S. bishops have reaffirmed their 2007 document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” in this coming election cycle and beyond, as the “continuing teaching of our Bishops’ Conference and our guidance for Catholics in the exercise of their rights and duties as participants in our democracy.” A new introductory note to the document emphasizes the importance of religious freedom and raises six current and fundamental problems. The document, including the introductory note, can be found on the U.S. bishops’ new website for “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship”: www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/. The website also offers a wide range of web-based and written materials and tools to assist individuals, families, pastors, parishes and Catholic organizations.

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CHRISTMAS MEMORIES Do you have Christmas memories captured in photographs? These could be your family gathered at a manger scene or all dressed up before Midnight Mass. How about pictures of your parish church in the U.P. all decorated for Christmas services? The U.P. Catholic is looking to celebrate Christmas with you in our Dec. 16 issue. We’ll need the photos by Nov. 30, 2011. If you have digital photos or scans, you may send JPEGs by email to [email protected]. Be sure to include names, places and dates. You may also mail prints to The U.P. Catholic, 1004 Harbor Hills Dr., Marquette, MI 49855. Please send only copies, not heirloom originals. We will attempt to return any photos on request, but cannot guarantee their safety in the mail. If you have any questions, send an e- mail to [email protected] or call John Fee at (800) 562-9745 ext. 128 or (906) 227-9128.

ADDENDA

Addendum #1 – RCIA Candidates – Marital Status Questionnaire

Addendum #2 – Dispensation/Permission Form

Addendum #3 – Photos of Items Available from St. Timothy Parish

Addendum #4 – New Roman Missal Training Workshops for Lay Ecclesial Ministers Registration Form

Addendum #5 – March for Life Flyer

Addendum #6 – “Women of Hidden Strength” Catholic Women’s Conference Audio Recording Order Form

Addendum #7 – Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Article

Addendum 8 – Benefits Fair/Seminar Registration Form