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welcomes kindergarten Catholic teaching on abortion BY DON CLEMMER San Francisco archbishop FORT WAYNE — One of the largest Catholic grade wants to talk to Pelosi schools in the diocese celebrated even more growth with the dedication and blessing of the new 14,000 Page 3 square-foot building addition to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School on Friday, Sept. 5. Bishop John M. D’Arcy was on hand for the dedi- cation ceremony in the school gymnasium, as was the entire St. Vincent de Paul student body, which includ- Exalting XLT ed, for the first time, kindergartners. Four of the eight Praise and worship music, classrooms in the addition are used for kindergarten. “Kindergarten has become more important in edu- preaching, prayer and adoration cation now,” Father John Kuzmich, pastor of St. Vincent, told Today’s Catholic. He noted that, prior to Page 8 the addition, the school did not have room for the pro- gram, but that “It was the time to do it. I think we were the only Catholic grade school in this diocese without a kindergarten.” Welcoming the bishop at the dedication ceremony, To kneel or sit Father Kuzmich, related how he had visited all four What are we to do kindergarten classrooms the day before and asked them who was coming to visit their school. after Communion? When one student replied, “Bishop D’Arcy,” Father Kuzmich had asked who Bishop D’Arcy was. Page 17 “And he turned to me, and he said, ‘your boss,’” Father Kuzmich recounted, adding, over the laughter of the students in the assembly, that the bishop is a “nice boss.” After being welcomed at the dedication ceremony Football, volleyball by second graders with greeting cards and cardboard action miters, Bishop D’Arcy cited the strengths of St. Vincent de Paul Parish. ICCL and CYO action explodes “This is a parish where, every year, many people become Catholics,” he said, then added, “St. Vincent’s Page 18 also helps poor parishes. We’re not Catholic if we don’t help the poor.” The bishop also cited the parish’s DON CLEMMER Bishop John M. D’Arcy meets a second-grade class as he visits and blesses the St. Vincent de Paul School library during the dedication of the school’s new addition on Sept. 5. Thanks to ADDITION, PAGE 3 the addition, the library is now handicap accessible.

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BY MAY LEE JOHNSON three days a week, and we are always are in need of food. “Thank you Bishop D’Arcy for the dona- SOUTH BEND — Local organizations that tion,” she continued. “It will be put to good work with those in need found their burdens use, and it was a honor and privilege to be a little lighter thanks to the Annual Bishop’s here. Again, thanks for the donation, and I Appeal. would like to encourage (the Catholic com- Bishop John M. D’Arcy recognized the munity) to keep giving to the (Annual) impact workers have had on each charity and Bishop’s Appeal.” honored each of them with a donation to help The Annual Bishop’s Appeal funds the with their ministries. The checks were dis- work of the diocese beyond the parishes. TRISH LINNER tributed Sunday at St. Augustine Church in Contributions to the appeal provide the Bishop John M. D’Arcy presided over the South Bend during the installation Mass of churches with an opportunity to participate in Holy Cross Father Leonard J. Collins. the ministry and mission of the diocese — a Anniversary Mass Sunday, Sept. 7, at St. Thanks to the funds from the Annual community of faith that extends beyond the Matthew Cathedral. Bishop D’Arcy blessed Bishop’s Appeal, needy residents in the boundaries of any one parish. Contributions South Bend area and throughout the diocese to the Annual Bishop’s Appeal are used for the couples celebrating their 25th and receive some much-needed help as the tire- education, family and pastoral assistance, 50th anniversaries. Over 50 couples were less advocates continue in the struggles to evangelization and charities. help the poor. “I wasn’t prepared to give a speech but we in attendance, many with their families. A Jo Fisher, the West Regional administrator reception was held afterwards. of Catholic Charities said, “We serve anyone in need with the food pantry. We’re open FUNDS, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the We are not fully a parish unless Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 we are drawing in new people, PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy

EDITOR: Tim Johnson ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer young and old STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad The giving of grants A special Friday Editorial Department As we do each year in each of our major In fact, that particular day was full. After PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan cities during the Annual Bishop’s Appeal, one an early morning phone conversation, I went FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, of my purposes was to give grants to Catholic to St. Joseph’s Parish, Fort Wayne, to meet Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Elmer Charities, the Women’s Care Center, the with those engaged in Hispanic ministry. J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie NEWS Center for the Homeless, and the Sister Maura Notable among them was Father Tom Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane Brannick Health Clinic, formerly the Chapin Ascheman, SVD. He is a member of the &NOTES Street Clinic, which takes care of those with- Society of Divine Word and has spent six Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister out health insurance on the west side. Grants years in Mexico, so he comes to us fluent in Margie Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Murray BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY were also given to the Christ Child Society Spanish and English. It was a joy to meet and Deb Wagner and the soup kitchens at St. Augustine’s and with all those working among our Hispanic Little Flower parishes and St. Vincent de Paul Catholics. Business Department St. Augustine’s: Always special Society and others. Then off to St. Vincent’s, and then to City BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice St. Augustine’s, on the west side of South How about the hats Hall for a conference concerning the large AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber Bend, is truly a historic parish. When I came number of Burmese refugees coming to Fort here as bishop, so long ago and yet so short in It is a custom at St. Augustine’s, as it has Wayne. Then off to the Archbishop Noll BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol been a custom at many of the great black [email protected] some ways, there was no parish that I found Catholic Center to plan the Red Mass, the more fascinating than St. Augustine’s. It is churches in our country, for women on special Mass for lawyers, which we have each fall in church occasions to wear large and beautiful Advertising Sales made up of African-American Catholics, and both of our major cities. many of them had experienced prejudice not hats, and that was the case on this lovely Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) just from society, but even within the church. Sunday morning at St. Augustine Parish, Jubilarians (260) 456-2824 It was founded by a Holy Cross priest, Father South Bend. I am grateful to the Holy Cross One of the beautiful events of the year Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) Francis Sullivan. fathers for taking on the pastoral care of St. took place last Sunday at St. Matthew (574) 234-0687 Years ago, members were very active in Augustine’s Parish. I look forward to working Cathedral, South Bend, and will come soon to Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY the civil rights movement. Many of the young with our excellent new pastor, Father Collins. Fort Wayne. After St. Augustine’s, I took the people went on to study at Saint Joseph’s or short trip to St. Matthew’s for a Mass for Published weekly except the fourth Marian High School, and Notre Dame or The opening of schools those who have been married 25, 50 and even Sunday in June, first and third weeks Saint Mary’s College. Recently I met Julianne I reported in this space recently about the 60 years. They renewed their vows. Then we in July, first week in August and last Newbill, whom I remember as running track new school at St. Pius X Parish, Granger. I had some champagne and refreshments, and week in December by the Diocese of at Saint Joseph’s High School and later at went recently to St. Vincent Parish, north of many, for some reason, wanted their picture Fort Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Notre Dame. Julie was there Fort Wayne. St. Vincent’s is now our largest taken with the bishop. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, Sunday with her little baby and As Pope Benedict told us in his IN 46801. Periodicals postage paid at grandmother. visit; “... how can we not be dis- Fort Wayne, IN, and additional mailing Mel Tardy, a longtime member, mayed as we observe the sharp office. So the witness of these couples and a native of New Orleans who decline of the family as a basic ele- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: works at a counseling position at ment of church and society.” Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Notre Dame and is now a candi- and of their fidelity for a half century The culture no longer grants Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: date for the diaconate, was present that marriage is a communion [email protected]. and leading the music. and more is a blessing, between one man and one woman. Most impressive was a group Indeed even some theological writ- SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Domestic in of young men, some in high ing within the church claims that advance, one year $20. Bundle rates school and others in grammar and it was a joy to be with them. under certain conditions union available on request. Single copy 50¢. school, who Mel is preparing between two people of the same through the Rite of Christian sex are legitimate and can be con- MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Initiation for Children. I met some sidered to be marriage. This can Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) of them after Mass. Some were never be accepted. It has terrible 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. parish with about 3,100 families. Many years ramifications for the future in the church and BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South baptized in a Protestant church, and some were never baptized. It is hoped that they ago I led a group of priests and laity to a society. It is a distortion of sexuality and of Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- place north along Route 3 at Cedar Canyon 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. might be ready for reception into the church the foundation both in nature and in grace of at Easter time. It is important that evangeliza- Road, and we purchased a large expanse of marriage as a communion of life and love. News deadline is the Monday morn- tion is going on at St. Augustine’s, as it land. If we were to decide to place a parish in So the witness of these couples and of their ing before publication date. should be in every parish. We are not fully a that northern area we would have land to do fidelity for a half century and more is a bless- Advertising deadline is nine days parish unless we are drawing in new people, so, and it will soon have to be seriously con- ing, and it was a joy to be with them at St. before publication date. young and old. sidered because of the great explosion of pop- Matthew Cathedral, South Bend. ulation north of Fort Wayne. So this is the life of a bishop here. LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- A new pastor At any rate, we now have huge growth at Defending the family. Meeting with ministers comes original, signed letters about The purpose of my visit was to install St. Vincent’s. My purpose in visiting was to to the Latino community. Discussing a large issues affecting church life. Although Father Leonard Collins, CSC, as the new pas- bless a new addition to the school, including a number of refugees that come to us through we cannot publish every letter we tor to replace Father Charles Lavely, CSC, kindergarten, a new library and several new Catholic Charities. The dedication of two new receive, we strive to provide a bal- who is now working at Notre Dame with classrooms. For the first time in the long his- schools. Meetings with priests. The Annual anced representation of expressed retired Holy Cross priests. Father Collins is tory of St. Vincent School, we have a kinder- Bishop’s Appeal meetings this past week for opinions and a variety of reflections from Chelsea, Mass., a native of St. Rose garten; and it was a joy to bless it. Father our workers. Fundraising has been part of the on life in the church.We will choose John Kuzmich has been nothing short of hero- letters for publication based on read- Parish in Cheslea. St. Rose, Chelsea, was a mission since the time of the apostles. Central er interest, timeliness and fairness. great place for Irish and Jewish immigrants. ic as a pastor at St. Vincent’s. He has drawn to our fundraising are these efforts to provide Readers may agree or disagree with Father Leonard has worked in black parishes great generosity from his people. Through a scholarship grants for those who could not the letter writers’ opinions. Letters in Montgomery, Ala., and other places and twinning program, they support a number of otherwise attend our Catholic schools. On and must not exceed 500 words. All let- later turned to ministry to Hispanics. He parishes in our diocese with financial assis- on it goes. It is a privilege and a joy, and I ters must be signed and include a became fluent in Spanish after working in tance. They also help a parish in Honduras. sure would not wish to be anywhere else. phone number and address for verifi- Mexico. I am delighted he is back in the dio- Six of the young men studying for the priest- I was unable to attend the opening Notre cation.We reserve the right to edit cese. He lives at St. Adalbert Parish with sev- hood in our diocese are from St. Vincent’s. Dame football game. Those who went were letters for legal and other concerns. eral Holy Cross priests. His long experience Much credit must be given to their excellent disappointed, but the year is young. Let us program of youth ministry with its emphasis Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, will help us, both for our African-American hope for the best. After all, a win is a win. P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN Catholics and the large number of those com- on catechesis and eucharistic adoration as See you all next week. 46856-1169; or e-mail: ing from Central America to live and work well as the service of others. It was a joy to [email protected] and worship here. spend some time at St. Vincent’s.

ISSN 0891-1533 USPS 403630 SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Kempinger, through the new addi- tion, blessing classrooms and the students. San Francisco archbishop wants talk ADDITION Stopping in the classrooms, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Bishop D’Arcy spoke with kinder- garten, second- and fifth-grade stu- with Pelosi on Catholic teaching dents about what and whom they charitable work with Latin pray for, as well as the importance a question that caused much dis- Catholics have a responsibility to BY DAN MORRIS-YOUNG America. of praying every day. cussion during the 2004 cam- study church teachings on human Bishop D’Arcy also pointed out He also visited the school’s paign: Is it necessary to deny life and when life begins, which that, thanks to the youth program library, which, thanks to a walk- SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — holy Communion to some is at the moment of conception. at the parish, the diocese has more way in the addition, is now handi- Calling recent nationally broad- Catholics in public life because “The teaching of the church seminarians who “sat where you cap accessible. cast comments by U.S. House of their public support for abor- was clear in a Roman Empire did,” that is, from St. Vincent de “When we put on the last addi- Speaker Nancy Pelosi “in serious tion on demand?” he added. that permitted abortion,” said Paul, than any other parish in the tion,” Father Kuzmich said, “we conflict with the teachings of the Church leaders should be cau- Cardinal Francis E. George of diocese. The assembly applauded anticipated the building growing.” Catholic Church,” Archbishop tious when making judgments Chicago, president of the U.S. loudly. This, the bishop concluded, This made it easier to incorpo- George H. Niederauer of San about who is worthy of receiving Conference of Catholic Bishops. was not supposed to make the rate the expansion into the existing Francisco invited the Catholic holy Communion, he said. “This same teaching has been parish proud. structure. As a result, along with lawmaker “into a conversation “The practice of the church is constantly reiterated in every “It’s supposed to make us hum- the new kindergarten, the Spanish, with me” about church teaching to accept the conscientious self- place and time up to Vatican II, ble, because that’s the work of French and health teachers have on abortion, the beginning of appraisal of each person” when which condemned abortion as a Jesus Christ,” he said. “When we their own classrooms, as does the human life and the formation of he or she approaches for ‘heinous crime.’ bless the kindergarten and other school’s director of development. conscience. Communion, Archbishop “This is true today and will be classrooms today, what we’re say- With kindergarten, this year’s Archbishop Niederauer said in Niederauer said. so tomorrow,” Cardinal George ing is that Jesus Christ loves to be enrollment at St. Vincent de Paul a Sept. 5 statement that he regret- Bishop Michael J. Sheridan of continued in a statement issued with children.” is 774 students. ted addressing the issue so pub- Colorado Springs, Colo., took a Sept. 2. “Any other comments, He also said to the students, “I “This new addition is a com- licly, because Pelosi — a stronger position in a statement by politicians, professors, pundits hope that you grow every day in mitment to keep the school strong, Democrat who represents the San issued Aug. 26. or the occasional priest, are erro- learning and every day in prayer.” to allow it to continue to grow, at Francisco area — has been a ded- “Those Catholics who take a neous and cannot be proposed in The bishop then processed with least to meet the needs of this icated public servant who has public stance in opposition to this good faith.” Father Kuzmich, associate pastor parish,” Father Kuzmich said of promoted some legislation that is most fundamental moral teaching In his statement, Archbishop Father Jason Freiburger and super- this growth. “It’s a lot of work, but in line with the social teachings of the church place themselves Niederauer said Pelosi has con- intendent of diocesan schools, it’s well worth it, because we of the Catholic Church. outside full communion with the sistently mischaracterized church Holy Cross Father Stephen believe in Catholic education.” “But the widespread conster- church,” he wrote in his state- doctrine on abortion. nation among Catholics made it ment, “and they should not pres- “For 20 centuries, not for 50 unavoidable,” he added. ent themselves for the reception years (as stated by Pelosi), the The statement, which was car- of holy Communion.” Catholic Church has taught that ried in the Sept. 5 issue of In the “Meet the Press” inter- abortion is grievously sinful,” he Catholic San Francisco, arch- view, Pelosi said specific consid- said. “Individual theologians may diocesan newspaper, was erations must be undertaken dur- from time to time have speculat- Archbishop Niederauer’s first ing each trimester of a child’s ed about the beginning of human public comment on the matter development before an abortion life, but the church has consis- since Pelosi’s Aug. 24 remarks can be performed. tently taught that abortion is drew national criticism. “This isn’t about abortion on wrong. The answer to the ques- The house speaker said on demand. It’s about careful, care- tion, ‘When does life begin?’ NBC’s “Meet the Press” that day ful consideration of all factors ... should not have an impact, we that church leaders for centuries that a woman has to make with are told, on the woman’s right to had not been able to agree on her doctor and her God,” she choose. Nevertheless, the when life begins. said, adding that her goal is to woman’s right to choose certain- Cardinal Justin Rigali of make abortion safe and rare ly has an impact on nascent Philadelphia and Bishop William while reducing the number of human life.” E. Lori of Bridgeport, Conn., abortions nationwide. The archbishop said he had an chairmen of the U.S. bishops’ Though critical of Pelosi’s obligation as her pastor “to teach pro-life and doctrine committees, statements and stands on abortion forthrightly and to shepherd car- MAY LEE JOHNSON respectively, criticized Pelosi the and other life issues, the arch- ingly, and that is my intent. Let Jo Fisher, the West Regional administrator of Catholic Charities in South next day, saying she “misrepre- bishop described the member of us pray together that the Holy Bend, accepts the donation presented to her by Bishop John M. D’Arcy, sented the history and nature of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in San Spirit will guide us all toward a Sunday at St. Augustine Church, South Bend. Fisher said Catholic the authentic teaching of the Francisco as “a gifted, dedicated more profound understanding Catholic Church on abortion.” and accomplished public servant” and appreciation for human life, Charities is always in need of donations, and the Annual Bishop’s Appeal Since the first century, the who “has stated often her love and toward a resolution of these check will really help. church “has affirmed the moral for her faith and for the Catholic differences in truth and charity • Women’s Care Center, repre- evil of every abortion,” the two Church.” and peace.” sented by Bobby Williams, chairmen said. The archbishop told Catholic Pelosi has defended her posi- $10,000; Archbishop Niederauer said San Francisco he had written to tion, saying, according to the San FUNDS • Hannah’s House, represented many Catholics “have written me Pelosi personally about his state- Francisco Chronicle, “This isn’t letters and sent me e-mails in ment and had a copy of it deliv- really an abortion issue” but CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 by staff member Sue Guljas, $3,000; which they expressed their dis- ered to her office Sept. 4. rather consideration of “a proce- • Center for the Homeless, rep- may and concern about the Bishops from Denver to St. dure that any parent would want resented by Father Warner, speaker’s remarks.” Paul and Minneapolis, Chicago her daughter to have access to if were down to our last few boxes “Very often they moved on to and Fargo, N.D., asserted that she needed it.” of macaroni and cheese,” said $9,000; Janet Lentz, of Little Flower • Sister Maura Brannick Health Parish Food Pantry. “We thank Center, represented by Holy Cross you so much, Bishop D’Arcy. This Brother Frederick Raehsler, SUPERIOR PRAYS AT SPECIAL SERVICE FOR MOTHER TERESA will go a long ways to help the $9,000; people. Our numbers have been • South Bend Christ Child Sister Nirmala Joshi, really up this year.” Society, represented by President- Holy Cross Father Richard elect Beth Barrett, $2,000; superior of the Warner, chairman of the board of • Little Flower Food Pantry, Missionaries of Charity, directors for The Center for the represented by Janet Lentz, Homeless, noted, “The Center for $1,000; right, prays during a the Homeless celebrated 20 years • Center for Basic Learning special prayer service for of help and service to those most Skills, represented by Franciscan in need of our help.” Father Sister Marita Stoffel, who was Blessed Mother Teresa Warner is also the director of cam- unable to attend, $1,000; in Calcutta, India, Sept. pus ministry at the University of • St. Vincent de Paul Society, Notre Dame. represented by Matt Vigneault, 5, the 11th anniversary “Thank you very much for $1,000; of Mother Teresa’s your donation, Bishop D’Arcy. • St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen, Your help and the help of others is represented by Father Leonard death. very much appreciated,” Father Collins, $1,000; Warner said. • Logan Center, represented by Charities receiving checks and Matt Harrington, $1,000; the amount received in South • Life Athletes, represented by Bend included the following: Chris Godfrey, $500; • Catholic Charities, represent- • Chiara House, represented by ed by Jo Fisher, $23,000; Mike Szymanski, $500. CNS PHOTO/JAYANTA SHAW, REUTERS 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 In talk, John McCain invokes themes of ‘Faithful Citizenship’ document Pledges to fight U.S. Sen. John tor of the Center of Catholic stem-cell research, the senator McCain of Thought, Ethics and Culture at failed to mention any of the proce- for reform, support Arizona, the Sacred Heart University in dures individually. Fairfield, Conn. She said his Scott Paeth, who studies reli- culture of life Republican seeming willingness to flex gion in public life as an assistant presidential American military muscle around professor of religious studies at nominee, and BY DENNIS SADOWSKI the world runs contrary to his DePaul University in Chicago, his vice-presi- views of embracing a culture of said McCain’s use of the term cul- dential running life. ture of life serves as shorthand to WASHINGTON (CNS) — mate, Alaska “You can tell he was formed by supporters to express a belief in Positioning himself as a Gov. Sarah his experience in the military,” many of the life issues the Republican outsider, Sen. John Palin, wave to Greeley said. “I think he identifies Republican Party has championed. McCain pledged to reform politics supporters at his place as part of the warrior “That’s very standard from a as usual in the nation’s capital the 2008 culture and that he’s gong to pro- Republican perspective ... for talk- while upholding a culture of life tect this country. As a Catholic I ing about a whole raft of issues on Republican as he began the final two months can certainly identify with the Catholic teaching, anti-abortion, of the long presidential campaign. National importance of being ready to take anti-stem-cell research, anti- Accepting his party’s nomina- Convention in up arms for the right kind of cloning,” Paeth said. “But it does- tion for president Sept. 4 in St. St. Paul, Minn., cause. Speaking as a Catholic, I do n’t include anti-death penalty and Paul, Minn., the 72-year-old Sept. 4. think we are asked by the Holy it doesn’t include a strong anti-war Arizonan set out to distinguish Father and the (U.S.) bishops to perspective.” himself from his Democratic CNS PHOTO/RICK WILKING, REUTERS seek other paths.” Marianist Father John Putka, a opponent, Sen. Barack Obama of Mark Gray, research associate political science lecturer at the Illinois, as the candidate better options for parents and children. concerns of average Americans. and director of Catholic polls at University of Dayton in Ohio, positioned to achieve prosperity Calling education “the civil rights “He didn’t talk a lot about eco- the Center for Applied Research in suggested that even though the for the country and rebuild issue of this century,” McCain nomic issues that (Catholics) tradi- the Apostolate at Georgetown term culture of life may be consid- America’s faltering status as the said parents should be able to send tionally think of as justice/fairness University, said McCain seems to ered a “code” to like believers, world’s leading economic power. their children to charter schools or issues,” said Martin Shaffer, dean be reaching to capture independ- McCain was able to differentiate McCain also framed his life as private schools of their choice. of the School of Liberal Arts at ent and undecided voters in the himself from Obama on a key one devoted to serving his coun- While stopping short of calling Marist College in Poughkeepsie, political center by not being more issue. try. Describing his career in the for the institution of a nationwide N.Y. “He talked more about the specific on domestic policy. Father Putka called McCain’s U.S. Navy, how he was shot down voucher program — under which economy in terms of there being “I think he’s pretty confident in references to his POW experience over North Vietnam and his five parents would be allocated funds tough times for people. He hasn’t the base now,” Gray said. “I think “very powerful.” and a half years as a prisoner of to be used to send their children to been known as a person as inter- he’s left a lot of the conservative “He framed it in terms of his war, McCain explained how he a school of their choice — ested in those policy areas,” he issues to the vice-presidential can- war and what it did for his faith: came to realize how much his McCain said parents should not be said. didate (Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin). find God and find yourself country meant to him during his required to send their children to a On the other hand, the fact that From here on out, the traditional through your suffering,” Father captivity as he struggled to recov- failing public school. the candidate spoke more specifi- conservative issues he’s going to Putka added. “The average er from the serious injuries suf- Like the bishops, he urged the cally about the threats posed by al- have her address and he’s going to American has got to feel it in his fered in the jet crash. country to set aside me-first con- Qaida, Iran and the Russian inter- try to appeal more to the voters in gut for him.” The senator’s 46-minute speech cerns and to step up to serve oth- vention in Georgia and its former the center.” invoked in broad terms a few ers, volunteer for worthwhile satellite states reflects his strong Even as McCain spoke of his themes expressed by the U.S. causes or enter politics, much as desire to protect the country, belief in the culture of life, a term Conference of Catholic Bishops’ he did, to build a stronger, more Shaffer said. often used by Pope John Paul II Editor’s Note: Analysis of the 2007 “Faithful Citizenship” docu- caring society. McCain’s approach to foreign throughout his long papacy to call Democratic convention speech ment, which calls for Catholic vot- But he offered few specifics in affairs, as expressed in his speech, for an end to abortion, assisted was featured in the Sept. 7 issue ers to form their consciences the way of policy, instead embrac- concerns June-Ann Greeley, direc- suicide, euthanasia and embryonic of Today’s Catholic. around a variety of social concerns ing the mantel of maverick given based on Catholic social teaching. to him by critics and supporters Most notable was his call for alike and depicting himself as Pope prays for Haitians as they battle to survive series of storms the widening of educational someone who will fight for the CAGLIARI, Sardinia (CNS) — he said. Haiti. Pope Benedict XVI offered The pope, who had just fin- Catholic Relief Services, the prayers and requested interna- ished celebrating Mass at a U.S. bishops’ international aid tional aid for the people of Haiti, Marian sanctuary, entrusted the agency, has been providing emer- battered by four hurricanes in the protection of the Haitian people gency supplies, including water space of three weeks. to Mary Sept. 7. purification kits and food rations, Speaking during a visit to the After being struck by to those in need. CRS, one of the Italian island of Sardinia, the Hurricanes Fay, Gustav and largest humanitarian agencies in ST. JOHN the BAPTIST 4500 Fairfield - Fort Wayne pope said he was following Hanna, Haitians were hit Sept. 7 Haiti, has been working with events in Haiti, where the storms with downpours from Hurricane other agencies in Haiti to provide PARISH FESTIVAL have left at least 500 people dead Ike. Swollen rivers caused new relief. and hundreds of thousands with- flooding that sent residents to Caritas Haiti also has been September 12 & 13 out basic necessities. One million their rooftops, and 61 more peo- assisting in relief efforts on the people have been affected by the ple were reported dead Sept. 8. ground. Caritas said it plans to $10,000 Cash Raffle storms. The flooding and mudslides build shelters and will rebuild TOTAL VALUE “I am praying for the victims, have isolated many towns, and 500 homes. unfortunately numerous, and for relief supplies have not always Caritas Haiti and CRS are FRIDAY • Adults Only those without homes. I am close been able to get through. 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WASHINGTON (CNS) — port the appointment of judges evangelical social justice commu- BY MAY LEE JOHNSON St. Augustine Upholding its long-standing view who respect traditional family val- nity, speakers asked Republican Parish in 1968. that life begins at conception, the ues and the sanctity and dignity of leaders to restore the language that Father Republican Party decried the prac- innocent human life.” had been dropped. SOUTH BEND — During a Collins began tice of abortion and repeated its The platform goes on to note “Americans are tired of the Mass celebrated by Bishop John his ministry in call for a human life amendment to what it calls progress, including acrimony about abortion,” said M. D’Arcy, Holy Cross Father the Southern the U.S. Constitution in its 2008 the Supreme Court upholding a Chris Korzen, director of Catholics Leonard J. Collins was officially Provinces at political platform. ban on partial-birth abortion, and United. installed as pastor of St. Sacred Heart of Adopted Sept. 1 at the start of the passage of the Born Alive Alexia Kelley, director of Augustine Church in South Bend. Jesus Parish, the GOP’s national convention in Infant Protection Act. Catholics in Alliance, cited a study Father Collins said he has felt the oldest St. Paul, Minn., the platform Meanwhile, its only reference released by her organization the very much at home at the parish parish in Holy affirms that “the unborn child has to aiding women who are pregnant previous week showing links since being a deacon here in the Cross in New FATHER LEONARD a fundamental individual right to says: “We all have a moral obliga- between socioeconomic factors 1960s. Orleans. The J. COLLINS, CSC life which cannot be infringed.” It tion to assist, not penalize, women and rates of abortion. “It’s a privilege to be put in parish never echoes language in the party’s struggling with the challenges of The study by Joseph Wright, this position,” he said. “I always recovered after 2004 platform. an unplanned pregnancy. ... Every visiting political science fellow at said that I started out here a St. Hurricane The abortion plank drew praise effort should be made to work the University of Notre Dame in Augustine under Father Dan Peil, Katrina and was closed. from several pro-life organizations, with women considering abortion Indiana, and Michael Bailey, assis- and now I’m back here as pastor. Father Collins was elected including a spokeswoman for the to enable and empower them to tant professor of American govern- I’m happy to accept the assign- provincial in 1988 and served for U.S. Conference of Catholic choose life. We salute those who ment at Georgetown University in ment as your pastor.” nine years. He has spent the last Bishops. provide them Washington, found that improving Bishop D’Arcy said Father years working in a parish in “According with alternatives poor people’s economic situations Collins will do a great job at St. Mexico until being asked by the to their 2008 including preg- can reduce abortion rates by 20 Augustine. Congregation of Holy Cross to platform, the “... the unborn child has a nancy care cen- percent to 30 percent. “I know the great potential of become pastor of St. Augustine. Republican ters and we take Speaking at the teleconference, what has been done here at St. After Mass, many St. Party stands pride in the Wright said factors such as Augustine’s, and we have no Augustine parishioners waited in courageously for fundamental individual tremendous increased funding for the Women, doubt that things will go well,” line to congratulate the priest. the protection of increase in adop- Infants and Children nutrition pro- Bishop D’Arcy said. Later Father Collins and Bishop innocent life right to life which cannot tions that has gram and low unemployment In the installation rite, marked D’Arcy were treated to a dinner from its earliest followed among men contribute dramatical- with a reading exchange between and fellowship in the church hall. stages onward, Republican leg- ly to lowering rates of abortion. He the bishop and Father Collins, the “It was a very smooth transi- both in the be infringed.” islative initia- said strategies aimed at reducing pastor promised his faithfulness tion, and although I haven’t had womb and in the tives.” abortions through socioeconomic to church teachings. He also much contact with him, from lab, laying the In a separate means might logically have a more vowed to call on his fellow what I have seen he is a good lis- necessary foun- section on health substantial effect than making priests, two of whom were pres- tener,” said Linwood Bailey, dation for pro- care, the plat- abortion illegal in some states. ent, as well as on the pastoral and president of the parish council. “I moting all other form supports He also noted that if Roe v. financial councils, for assistance think it going to be a great expe- basic human rights,” said Deirdre the conscience rights of health care Wade were overturned, laws in 25 in caring for the parish and its rience for us and for Father McQuade, assistant director for workers —doctors, nurses and states would allow abortion to people. Collins. He seems to be sensitive policy and communications in the pharmacists — by allowing them remain legal. Those states where Father Collins received an to the church, and I think he’ll be USCCB’s Office of Pro-Life to opt out of performing, providing abortion would become illegal are ovation and cheers from the a great person to work with.” Activities. or referring health care services less densely populated, limiting the packed audience when he accept- The installation Mass also She praised the party for oppos- which they morally oppose. impact such a court decision ed his new role as pastor of the included distribution of checks ing the “status quo of abortion Noticeably missing from the would have, he said. church. though the Annual Bishop’s law” under the U.S. Supreme platform’s final text was a section Kelley and Korzen were among Father Collins, entered the Appeal to local organizations Court’s Roe v. Wade decision. inviting “all persons of good will, those in August lauding the Congregation of Holy Cross in who help the poor and needy of The National Right to Life whether across the political aisle or Democratic National Committee 1961 and was ordained in April South Bend. Committee called the plank the within our party, to work together for including language in its plat- of 1969. He served as a deacon at “strongest and most explicit sup- to reduce the incidence of abor- form that they said was an effort to port of life ever expressed by a tion.” reach common ground. They also major political party.” The statement had appeared in criticized the Democratic plat- The plank reads: “Faithful to an earlier draft and had buoyed form’s unequivocal support for Struggling to form your conscience for the first guarantee of the advocates of a “common-ground” Roe v. Wade. Declaration of Independence, we approach in politics to reduce the assert the inherent dignity and number of abortions. Faithful Citizenship? sanctity of all human life and The advocates said they were affirm that the unborn child has a hopeful the final document would fundamental individual right to life indicate a willingness by which cannot be infringed. We Republicans to move closer to the support a human life amendment Democratic Party’s abortion plank to the Constitution, and we that called for reducing abortion Contributing to this story were endorse legislation to make clear by supporting prenatal services, Patricia Zapor and Dennis that the Fourteenth Amendment’s child health care, education, Sadowski. protections apply to unborn chil- income support and adoption. dren. We oppose using public rev- In a Sept. 3 teleconference enues to promote or perform abor- organized by Catholics United, Editor’s Note: The Democratic plat- tion and will not fund organiza- Catholics in Alliance for the form was featured in the Aug. 24 tions which advocate it. We sup- Common Good and Sojourners, an issue of Today’s Catholic. St. Mary’s and St. Peter’s Parishes (Fort Wayne) PARISH MISSION - SEPTEMBER 14 -18, 2008 “Sharing the Good News” Fr. Richard Hart, O.F.M. Capuchin, Preacher & Storyteller

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The 40 women than ever scholars put the finishing touches on the Joseph Ratzinger-Pope to Synod of Bishops Benedict XVI Foundation during on Bible their annual meeting Aug. 29-Sept. NEWS BRIEFS 1 in Castel Gandolfo, said U.S. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesuit Father Joseph Fessio. Father Choosing men and women from Fessio, who studied under the every part of the world and from a CHICAGO CATHEDRAL REOPENS AFTER REPAIRS future pope in Regensburg, wide variety of professional Germany, said the foundation will spheres, Pope Benedict XVI nomi- collect video and audio testimonies nated 32 voting members, 41 from the pope’s former students, experts and 37 observers for the sponsor conferences on his theolog- upcoming world Synod of Bishops. ical thought, offer scholarships and The nomination of six female establish a documentation center. In scholars as experts and of 19 addition, for the first time, the women as observers will give the scholars — known as the Oct. 5-26 Synod of Bishops on the “schulerkreis” (students’ circle) — Bible the largest bloc of women met with 17 young theologians ever participating in a Catholic from different countries whose synod. The list of papal appoint- work focuses on the pope’s writ- ments to the synod was published ings. Sept. 6 by the Vatican. The 32 cler- ics Pope Benedict named as full members of the synod will join North American College about 180 bishops who were elect- welcomes largest ed by their national bishops’confer- ences, 10 priests elected by the incoming class in 40 Union of Superiors General and years about two dozen cardinals and archbishops, heads of Vatican con- ROME (CNS) — The Pontifical gregations and councils, who auto- North American College welcomed matically are members of the its largest incoming class in 40 synod. years Aug. 28 when 61 seminarians arrived. While classes at the pontif- ical universities in Rome do not Iraq’s Chaldean refugees begin until mid-October, the new fleeing to Lebanon seek students at the seminary sponsored CNS PHOTO/KAREN CALLAWAY, CATHOLIC NEW WORLD by the U.S. bishops arrived early help from church for orientation, intensive Italian Cardinal Francis George presides at Mass at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago Aug. 30. It classes and a retreat. But first, they BEIRUT, Lebanon (CNS) — sang for the pope. Given a place of Chaldean Catholic refugees who was the first liturgy celebrated there since the cathedral closed for roof and ceiling repairs honor in the courtyard of the papal flee Iraq face an uncertain status in in February. More than 23,000 hand-carved wooden points from the ceiling were polished villa at Castel Gandolfo Aug. 31, Lebanon and often seek help from they serenaded the pope in Latin the Catholic Church. “When and secured as part of the renovation. The cathedral was dedicated in 1875, four years after joining in the noontime recita- Chaldean Catholic Iraqi refugees after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire. tion of the Angelus. Msgr. Robert arrive in Lebanon, the first place Gruss, vice rector for student life, they come to is the bishop’s house said that when the new men are asking for help,” said Chaldean ry trial, he was led before a firing Peter Tatchell of the homosexual joined by the second-, third- and Bishop Michel Kassarji of Beirut. squad for execution, but at the last lobby group Outrage said the exhu- Jury awards $5 million, fourth-year students by mid- Each week, up to 10 and sometimes minute the order to shoot was mation of Cardinal Newman’s body says Belleville Diocese September, the college will have a as many as 20 newly arrived revoked. Once the war was over, he would be an “act of grave-robbing, booming community of 208 semi- Chaldean families come to St. helped form an Italian Catholic sacrilege and desecration.” Tatchell hid abuse information narians. On the Janiculum Hill Raphael the Archangel Chaldean social movement before enrolling has claimed repeatedly that the car- BELLEVILLE, Ill. (CNS) — The overlooking the Vatican, the college Cathedral, across from the bishop’s in the Vatican’s diplomatic acade- dinal’s 30-year friendship with Diocese of Belleville was ordered opened in 1954 with room for more residence, in a Beirut suburb. The my. He eventually held a number of Father Ambrose St. John, with to pay $5 million in a sex abuse than 200 students, but recently numbers have increased in recent important diplomatic and Roman whom he lived, suggests he was a case after a jury determined that it some rooms had been put to differ- months, as the persecution of Curia posts. celibate homosexual. had fraudulently concealed infor- ent uses. “Those rooms have been Christians in Iraq continues to esca- mation and thus prevented the reclaimed,” Msgr. Gruss said. late. The parish has a team of vol- Newman biographer Catholic-Jewish group plaintiff from filing suit earlier. unteers helping with the humanitar- James Wisniewski, now 47, filed a ian crisis of the Iraqi Chaldean pop- criticizes gays issues statement against civil suit against the diocese for Archdiocese reiterates ulation in Lebanon. To meet the for objections to same-sex marriage abuse that he said took place begin- that Emmitsburg visions demand and coordinate the needs of ning in 1973, when he was 12 years these refugees, the Caritas Lebanon WASHINGTON (CNS) — A dia- old, and continued until 1978. At ‘not supernatural’ Migrant Center in Beirut set up a moving tomb logue group made up of Catholics the time Wisniewski was a boy, satellite office in St. Raphael’s VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Writing and Orthodox Jews has issued a Father Raymond Kownacki was BALTIMORE (CNS) — staffed with three Caritas social in the Vatican newspaper, a biogra- statement defending the “special pastor at St. Theresa of Avila Parish Responding to an apocalyptic post- workers. Of its 35 social workers in pher of Cardinal John Henry standing” of marriage between a in Salem where the Wisniewski ing to a Web site by Gianna Talone- Lebanon, Caritas has assigned at Newman criticized what he called man and a woman against efforts to family belonged and where his par- Sullivan claiming that the Blessed least 15 to work with Iraqi refugees. the “homosexual lobby” for its classify same-sex unions as mar- ents continue to be parishioners. Virgin Mary told her of an impend- objections to moving the cardinal’s riages. “We recognize that all per- The diocese contended that several ing worldwide disaster, the Italian Cardinal tomb ahead of his possible beatifi- sons share equally in the dignity of statutes, including the statute of Archdiocese of Baltimore has reaf- cation. The article argued that human nature and are entitled to limitations, should apply. But Judge firmed its position that Talone- Innocenti, diplomat and Cardinal Newman, who is buried in have that human dignity protected, Lloyd Cueto, the trial judge, told Sullivan’s alleged visions “are not Vatican official, dies the same grave but in a separate but this does not justify the creation the jury that if they determined the supernatural in origin.” Talone- coffin above his most cherished of a new definition for a term diocese fraudulently concealed Sullivan, a pharmacologist, claimed to have received messages VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Italian friend, should not be presumed to whose traditional meaning is of documents from Wisniewski, the from Mary during Thursday Cardinal Antonio Innocenti, a have been homosexual. In fact, the critical importance to the further- statute of limitations could be set evening prayer services at St. Vatican diplomat and one-time article said, Cardinal Newman con- ance of a fundamental societal aside, and the jury could then award Joseph Parish in Emmitsburg from head of the Congregation for sidered celibacy a necessary sacri- interest,” said the joint statement. damages to the plaintiff. Father 1993 until 2000, when the archdio- Clergy, died Sept. 6 at the age of 93. fice from a heterosexual point of “Created in the Divine Image” was Kownacki was removed from min- cese banned them. Talone-Sullivan In a telegram of condolence, Pope view. When he wrote about the bur- released Sept. 3. It was signed by istry in 1995 by a diocesan review claimed that Mary remained “pub- Benedict XVI praised Cardinal den of celibacy, he was “naturally the Catholic co-chairman, Bishop board. licly silent” for two years following Innocenti, saying he had demon- speaking of marriage with a William F. Murphy of Rockville the end of the prayer services, but strated “keen priestly enthusiasm woman,” the article said. The arti- Centre, N.Y., and the Jewish co- continued to appear and speak with and fidelity to the Gospel” through- cle, written by Father Ian Ker was chairman, Rabbi Fabian Schonfeld ‘Schulerkreis’ sets up her privately. Talone-Sullivan out his long career. Cardinal published Sept. 2 in L’Osservatore of Young Israel Synagogue in New foundation to promote began disseminating monthly “pub- Innocenti was perhaps best known Romano, the Vatican daily. Father York, as well as other members of lic messages to the world,” alleged- in his native Tuscany for his con- Ker is the author of the definitive the Consultation of the U.S. study of pope’s work biography of Cardinal Newman as Conference of Catholic Bishops ly from Mary, via the Internet on duct during World War II, when he ROME (CNS) — Scholars who well as more than 20 other books and the Orthodox Union and the Aug. 5, 2002. used his linguistic abilities to help wrote their doctoral dissertations about him. The issue has caused a Rabbinical Council of America. save a number of people from Nazi under the direction of then-Father deportation. Convicted in a summa- controversy in England, where the 19th-century cardinal is buried. Joseph Ratzinger have set up a SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

“Sidebars”; “Relationship of New director and name Catholic Teaching to the Culture”; change for Holy Cross “Questions for Discussion”; “Doctrinal Statement”; and College career center “Meditation and Prayer.” NOTRE DAME Keith Turner will be the pre- — Daniel ROUND THE IOCESE senter for the four evenings spon- A D sored by the diocesan Office of Haverty is chang- ing the face of Catechesis to be held at St. Holy Cross Anthony of Padua, Angola, on College’s career UP, UP AND AWAY Wednesday evenings: Sept. 24; center. Formerly Oct. 1, 8 and 15 from 7-9 p.m. known as the Registration is required. and can Lilly Career DANIEL HAVERTY be done online at www.diocese- Development fwsb.org/OC or by calling Janice Center, the name Martin at (260) 399-1411 or e-mail has been changed to the Lilly at [email protected]. Center for Discernment and To prepare for these informa- Preparation. Haverty plans to shift tive sessions contact Kara Slocum the focus of the center, from strictly at the Cathedral Bookstore by careers, work study and internships calling (260) 422-1411 ext. 3356 to also helping students with post- or by e-mail at [email protected] graduate vocations like graduate cesefwsb.org to purchase the school, religious life and service. United States Catholic Catechism Haverty received his associates for Adults at a 25 percent discount degree from Schoolcraft College in plus tax. Livonia, Mich. From there, he attended Eastern Michigan Bishop Dwenger to hold University School of Business where he earned a bachelor’s in SAT prep class business administration and then FORT WAYNE — Bishop his MBA. Haverty has worked in Dwenger High School is offering banking, insurance and real estate an SAT prep course on Tuesdays before coming to work at Holy and Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Cross College. Classes will begin on Tuesday, “I felt this was a calling,” says Sept. 16, and end on Thursday, Oct. Haverty. “I have always wanted to 30. The 14 sessions will include the work for an organization close to diagnostic testing, six verbal and my faith and I have always had a six math sessions. The class fee is desire to train and teach.” $170 and includes the text for the He does not want to simply help PROVIDED BY ST. JOSEPH-ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL course. The class will address all students find internships to fulfill In a creative writing, science and geography lesson, first grade students from St. Joseph- areas of the SAT. The class is open their graduation requirement. to any high school student in the Instead, Haverty wants to work St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, Fort Wayne, launched balloons with postcards. The chil- Fort Wayne/Allen County area. For closely with the students from their dren drew a picture of what their balloon might see from way up in the sky. They dictat- more information and registration, freshmen through senior years in please call Bishop Dwenger High order to establish suitable post- ed their story for their picture to their parents. These stories and pictures were saved to School at (260) 496-4700. graduate placement. compare with the postcards that they hope to get from the people that find the balloons. “I will help students discern a Bishop Luers offers direction for their careers by using a The classes will use maps to see how the balloon traveled. variety of tools such as the FOCUS PSAT/SAT seminar assessment, talking with them be examined and applied to practi- based on King David, will be held (260) 422-1411 ext. 3356 or by e- about their interests and praying FORT WAYNE — Bishop Luers cal examples in today’s culture. Friday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m. to Sunday, mail at [email protected] High School is offering a with them so they are guided to Facilitator John Stark is a father of Oct. 12. This retreat will examine fwsb.org. A 20 percent discount their ultimate fortune,” says PSAT/SAT Seminar on Monday, four and works at New Horizons the two sides of David that we find will be given off of the original Sept. 22, and Tuesday, Sept. 23 Haverty. Youth Ministries in Marion as the in the Bible. One is a “man after $8.95 price, plus tax. The FOCUS assessment is an from 6 -8:30 p.m. at Bishop Luers Social Service Department head. God’s own heart,” and the other is a High School. This is a seminar for online evaluation and career com- Register by Sept. 16. Fee: $6. dark and vengeful man. Facilitator pass tool now utilized by the Introduction to the U.S. students of all ability levels. • Inner Family Healing — Sept. is Father Al Naseman, CPPS. Fee is Students in the PSAT/SAT seminar College. He is supported by his 26-28, a woman’s retreat that helps $135, commuter: $95. Register by Catholic Catechism for wife of 17 years, Laurie, son may see a 50 to 200 point increase. one to learn how to love themselves Oct. 7. Adults course offered The individual score increase Marcus, 11, daughter Shannon unreservededly and experience Partial scholarships are available Rose, 7, and son Aidan, 4. depends on how much effort is put healing from the past. Facilitators if needed or opportunities to serve ANGOLA — In the fall of 1992, into the preparation and application are Mary Grunte, RN, Sister as a host or hostess for any of the Pope John Paul II published his of the take home materials students Bereavement seminar Maureen Mangen, CPPS and Vicki above retreats. Call (765) 348-4008 apostolic constitution, “The will receive at this seminar. scheduled in Fort Wayne Peterson. The retreat begins Friday, for more information. Deposit of Faith,” resulting in the The fee for the five-hour work- Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. to Sunday at 1 promulgation of the Catechism of shop is $79. To enroll, please call FORT WAYNE — Visiting Nurse p.m. Fee is $150. Register by Sept. Sessions on St. Paul the Catholic Church. The bishops Bishop Luers Guidance and Hospice Home’s Fall 23. of the United States subsequently Department at (260) 456-1261. Bereavement Education Series will • On Sept. 25 is Inner Family offered in Fort Wayne worked to develop a local and national adult catechism, taking host “Learning to Live After the Healing-Special Session for Men FORT WAYNE — The diocesan into account the culture and situa- Christian culture lecture Death of a Spouse” on Saturday, with Mary Grunte from 7-9 p.m. Office of Catechesis is sponsoring a tion, all while preserving the unity Sept. 13, from 9-11:30 a.m. The Free will offering. five-week session on St. Paul pre- series’ speaker of faith and fidelity to the Catholic free seminar held at First • A Day of Solitude and Quiet sented by Marilyn Fech. Meetings teaching that is found in the announced Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Prayer will be held Tuesday, Sept. will be held on Monday evenings Catechism of the Catholic Church. Wayne St., offers hope for men and 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. A con- from 7-9 p.m. at the Archbishop NOTRE DAME — Saint Mary’s The first printing of the United women who have lost their spouses tinental breakfast will be furnished. Noll Catholic Center, Fort Wayne, College has announced the 2008 States Catholic Catechism for through death, with speaker Kay Bring your own lunch, and bever- Sept. 22 and 29; Oct. 6, 13 and 27. Christian Culture Lecture will be Adults was realized in July of Cozad, grief and loss educator. ages will be furnished. This is a Fech will help participants make delivered by Maria Rosa Menocal, 2006. Continental breakfast will be non-structured time to listen to God this Jubilee Year of St. Paul more PhD, director of the Whitney Four evenings are planned that served. For more information call within. Optional spiritual direction meaningful. The sessions will Humanities Center at Yale will introduce one to the United (260) 435-3222. is available for those who wish for include insight into Paul, his letters, University. The lecture, which is States Catholic Catechism for an extra fee. Register by Sept. 25. his world and the church. open to the public, will be held on Adults text and work to simultane- Fee: $15. Registration is required and can Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Little John XXIII Center offers ously instill a desire for further • A Walk with Dorothy Day will be done online at www.diocese- Theatre in Moreau Center for the spiritual growth. The USCCA is retreat schedule be held Wednesday, Oct. 8, 9:15 fwsb.org/OC or by calling Janice Arts. A reception will follow in the not a new catechism, but rather a a.m. to 2 p.m. Topics include “The Martin at (260) 399-1411 or e-mail foyer of O’Laughlin Auditorium. HARTFORD CITY — The John local catechism presented to Long Loneliness” and “Becoming at [email protected]. Dr. Menocal will discuss the XXIII Retreat Center is offering the Catholics of the United States. Community.” Share with others the Participants will join in small complex history of relations among following retreats: Approximately one-third of the life of Dorothy Day. There will be group discussions using the book, the Islamic, Jewish and Christian • An Evening for Dads — 7-9 USCCA will be examined in some presentations, faith sharing, reflec- “St. Paul: A Bible Study Guide for communities of the Iberian p.m., Sept. 18. Come share with detail. Structure of the discussion tion time and prayer. Fee: $18. Catholics.” To purchase the book to Peninsula during the Middle Ages. other dads and learn more about the each evening will follow the Facilitator is Sister Joetta complete readings prior to each ses- Her lecture is called “Poetry as an Christian priorities of being a arrangement of the text material: Huelsmann, PHJC. Register by sion contact Kara Slocum at the Act of History: Al-Andalus, father. The challenges that the book “Lesson of Faith”; “Teaching: Its Oct. 6. Cathedral Bookstore by calling Sefarad, Spain.” of Ephesians maps out for dads will • David — a retreat for men Foundation and Application”; 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 On Aug. 25, Dempsey personal- Computers donated to ly delivered all equipment to set up Praising the Lord with XLT Niles women’s shelter 10 workstations for the residence of Polly’s Place to use. and pray,” said Black. Queen of Peace is not the only damaged by fire “It’s nice to know that these BY TRISH LINNER In the South Bend area, two parish hosting the XLT program. SOUTH BEND — The recent computers will go to very good use parishes are currently hosting XLT St. Vincent de Paul in Elkhart also and that we were able to help some evenings of worship. Queen of hosts the event once a month, nor- implementation of Genesis at MISHAWAKA — If you haven’t Saint Joseph Regional Medical people,” Dempsey said. heard of the new XLT youth pro- Peace in Mishawaka holds XLT mally on the second Sunday of the nights on the fourth Sunday of month. Father Bob Lengerich and Center made some of its comput- gram sweeping the nation, don’t ers obsolete due to outdated hard- Writer Mary Tabor to worry. It’s coming to a parish near each month. Father Dan Scheidt Deacon Kevin Bauman often par- and youth ticipate at ware. The equipment has been speak at the USF you soon. “XLT” is short for Exalt stored in information resources for and was created by veteran youth ministry St. Vincent the last few months. But a recent FORT WAYNE — The School of minister Paul George in Atlanta, leader event. St. fire at a Niles, Mich., home for Arts and Sciences at the Ga. He recognized that in today’s Shawn Thomas domestic violence victims, has led University of Saint Francis will fast-paced, technology-driven Scott coor- the to a new home for the computers, host a lecture by award-winning world, teens and young adults real- dinate the Apostle, keyboards and screens. writer Mary Tabor on Thursday, ly needed a time to come together event. also in In early July, a suspected arson Sept. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the and simply worship the Lord. “The Elkhart, severely damaged and even Doermer Center room 156. “Young people today especially beauty of has helped destroyed parts of Polly’s Place in From high school teacher to need time to gather with each XLT is that it combines both active coordinate the events as well. Niles, an international ministries corporate executive to an award- other and feel that connection to and contemplative prayers,” said Holy Cross College has recent- network established as a response winning fiction writer, Tabor will God. Peer pressure is so strong in Father Scheidt, “XLT allows stu- ly started hosting an XLT service. to the growing need for programs speak about how to begin writing our society. This is a great way to dents to participate in several Mary Bielski is the coordinator on and services to address the issue of about one’s own family and per- see that others feel the way you forms of prayer and that makes the campus. “It’s a wonderful way for domestic violence. The Niles loca- sonal history as well as her own do,” said George. XLT is known adoration time a more unique our students to come together. It’s tion was the very first Polly’s story. After the lecture, attendees as “an intense night of worship,” experience for them. Teens have a fairly new here and I am glad we Place shelter program in the will have the chance to meet the according to George. thirst to be together and with the are able to offer an opportunity United States. writer. The night is typically divided Lord. By combining prayer, con- like XLT,” said Bielski. The vandals did more than ran- Tabor published her first book into three parts: praise and worship temporary music and adoration, Black is excited about the sack the home. Police believe they of fiction at age 60 after a 16-year music, preaching and prayer, and together we are able help them future of the XLT program in the headed to the back of the facility career in corporate America as a adoration of the Blessed really connect with their faith.” diocese. and set the computer lab on fire — senior executive and director of Sacrament. The format engages Both Black and Father Scheidt “We are hoping to continue the a place workers renovated in the public affairs writing for the oil each person in attendance and has noted that XLT is not simply for expansion of the XLT program so last three years. industry’s trade association. Her developed a strong following teens. that all parishes can be involved. “We want to teach these book, “The Woman Who Never among those who have attended “One family that worships at While it was originally designed women how to use computers so Cooked” won Mid-List Press’s XLT services. the XLT program in Fort Wayne for the youth of our nation, clearly they can go out in the world today First Series Award. Her experi- Locally, Cindy Black, youth has told me how moved their tod- it is something that everyone can and work,” said Peggy Caine, who ence spans the worlds of journal- director with the diocesan Office dler and young kids were at the enjoy and be a part of. Small chil- has been involved with Polly’s ism, business, education and fic- of Youth Ministry and Spiritual service,” said Black. “They believe dren, teens, young adults, families, Place for nearly a decade. “That’s tion writing. Formation has worked to bring the XLT has planted the seed of wor- you name it. It is a moving service another reason why this was so For more information, please XLT program to the South Bend ship in them by witnessing teens that brings us closer to God,” tragic.” contact Dr. Matt Smith at (260) area. who are devoted to their faith.” Black said. The older generation is not left Want to attend an XLT program But when SJRMC’s Scott 399-7700 ext. 8105. “We have hosted our young Dempsey of information resources people twice a year on retreats. out either according to Father and learn more? The next dates Scheidt, “I have been told by older planned for XLT are Sunday, Sept. read of the fire in the South Bend Ethics series kicks off The XLT program seemed like a Tribune, he immediately thought perfect way to bring our youth members of our parish after wit- 14, at St. Vincent’s Elkhart, 7 p.m. with climate change nessing the XLT program that it and Saturday, Sept. 27, at Queen of the newly unused computers together on a more regular basis. and contacted the reporter to see if Pope Benedict said at World Youth has answered their prayers for our of Peace in Mishawaka. Also, at discussion youth. They can see the response FaithFest, the annual high school they could be used. Through a Day that our young people need to series of phone calls after receiv- NOTRE DAME — In the post- spend more time with the Blessed that the young people have and it youth rally currently planned for has given them hope for the future Sunday, Sept. 28, there will be a ing approval that the computers Enron age, the topic of business Sacrament. XLT is a beautiful way could be donated, Scott received a ethics often is considered in a nar- for them to come together, worship of our parish and church.” shorter version of XLT. For more information on the XLT service, very enthusiastic confirmation row sense as an antidote to corpo- contact the diocesan Office of from Polly’s Place that they would rate malfeasance. But in today’s Youth Ministry at (260) 422-4611, indeed go to very good use. complicated business environment, PHOENIX Megan Oberhausen (Ext. 3385) or “We simply can no longer use ethics includes a broad range of [email protected] them here and they were just sit- topics far more encompassing than Institute and Cindy Black (Ext. 3348) or ting in storage,” Dempsey avoiding wrongdoing, issues such [email protected]. explained. “But for what the shel- as climate change, work-life bal- Phoenix Institute, a small family oriented foster care agency, is looking ter would be using them for — to ance and social responsibility. for people to foster abused and neglected youth. Phoenix Institute is help teach some computer skills The University of Notre Dame’s looking for stable and supportive families, single parents, married for office work — they certainly Berges Lecture Series in Business Ethics began Sept. 9 with a panel couples, families of color, empty nesters, people who rent or own. filled the need. So I just called to see if we could help.” discussion about climate change To become a foster parent, you don’t need a lot of money, a fancy from a business perspective. house, or extensive parenting experience. What you do need is a com- The annual fall lecture series, mitment to learning and working as part of a team, a sense of humor, hosted by Notre Dame’s Mendoza flexibility, and patience. And you need to want to provide a stable and College of Business is held at 7 supportive home to a child. Phoenix Institute has a staff with a rich p.m. and is free and open to the history of working in foster care. Free training - 24 hour staff support public. 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BY JOE KOZINSKI that our son had accumulated to senior year is important. December Father Paul had an itinerary that that point would be what was used Pay close attention to of your senior year may be too included parties, service projects, to determine his acceptance and application deadlines late. movie nights, dances, an alterna- arents and prospective col- that his senior year grades would Tyrus and I knew that we tive spring break, 5 p.m. Sunday lege students, the following be used only to disqualify him if As all 18-year-olds, our son would not be placed in the same night Mass followed by a meal Pis a “clip and save” from a he stopped producing in the class- Kenneth knew what college he predicament that his older brother and, of course, in Memphis, a kick father and a mother that have first room. was going to attend. He didn’t had gone through. The wait lasted off barbecue. hand knowledge of the college vis- The point is, you have three think that difficult acceptance until June 25 after graduation, so The more Father Paul spoke of its, selections, applications and solid years in the classroom to guidelines pertained to him. We we studied colleges, map quested the activities the more comfortable acceptance during the last year. establish your grade point average could not get him to visit schools locations, made tour appointments, Tyrus and I got with the university. I hope that the story of our for many admissions boards — use or, for that matter, to apply to filled the tank up, packed our bags Tyrus now had a place at the sons, Kenneth and Tyrus loaded that time wisely. them. Long story short, Easter and headed out on our odyssey. University of Memphis that he into our family car in search of the The second step to planning weekend he was still on the wait could feel at home at and still not perfect school, shed some light on college visits is to use your high list for his college of choice and he College road trip begins shovel the driveway. the college experience and help school guidance counselors’ received a scholarship in the mail. The Catholic population in navigate families to not only find knowledge and the Internet to your Kenneth said, “Dad I have in Memphis Memphis is about 6 percent, but the right educational fit but the some good news. I just received a advantage. Tyrus had one major request the campus ministry is important perfect spiritual connection. I found that listening to our full ride NROTC Scholarship to in bringing students together and I will lay claim to being a cur- Notre Dame. I have some bad that I have to share. He wanted to sons’ interests, knowing our finan- go to a major public school that supplying spiritual guidance during rent expert on the subject matter of cial abilities, having an established news; I never applied to Notre sometimes difficult times in col- college visits after a 10-day, 18 Dame.” did not use snow shovels during grade point average and SAT or the academic year. This would lege. state, 4,011 mile odyssey travers- ACT scores in hand, that when Another quick story about the As we left the humble building, ing tropical storm Eduard with my 18-year-old that knew everything: mean 100 degree temperatures in searching the Web you can focus early August and plenty of wind- I said to Tyrus, “If you like the youngest son, Tyrus. (After day in on schools that are a fit. Kenneth did apply to Indiana University of Memphis, we can one, Tyrus said, “Dad, if you say University after the deadline and shield time. In looking into schools, my The first college stop on our send you here.” With that Tyrus odyssey one more time during this sons and I used four common Web was accepted. When visiting IU in had a pleasant smile on his face trip, I will kill you.”) late April of his senior year the trip was to the University of sites to narrow the search down; Memphis, only a 10-hour trip from and said, “I really like the www.education.yahoo.com, bursar’s office informed us that his University of Memphis.” grades and SAT scores automati- our home in Granger. Ty and my It all starts before senior www.princetonreview.com, game plan was to get to all of the www.collegeboard.com, and cally qualified him for a $20,000 year scholarship. universities the day before the tour University of Houston www.college.usnews.rankingsan- and check out the campus and The bursar then looked back at Into the car we hopped headed The first and most important dreviews.com. town on our own. the screen and back at us and said, to our next destination, the rule for college visits starts in the Once the search was narrowed After the tour, we made our “I’m sorry, he applied too late and University of Houston, just a short first hour of the first day of a son we looked into the individual col- way right on campus to a quaint he is not eligible for the scholar- 10 hour drive from Memphis. or daughter’s freshman year in lege Web sites for more detail. white building that looked much ship.” The tour and presentation at the high school. Without good solid Remember the first rule, grades. like a neighborhood house with a Clip and save note: You can apply University of Houston was fantas- grades in challenging curriculum, The ability to get automatic schol- garden hose watering the small to more than one college and make tic, the sausage we ate at Minute your choices may be limited. arships depends on grades and front lawn. Across the front of the your decision after you have been Maid Park, home of the Astros, On a visit during the summer of SAT/ACT scores. building there was a sign that read, accepted. Apply early. were “to die for” and the people our eldest son Kenneth’s senior “Catholic Campus Ministry.” After The third rule to live by is to were extremely friendly. year, the office of admissions let us a ring of the door bell, a man in visit early, a visit during your jun- On the corner of the campus, know that the grade point average gym clothes answered the door ior year or the summer before your right across from the visitor’s cen- and invited us in. ter and bursars office, was a well The man was Father Paul kept large building standing in a Watkins, OP, and after a brief tour, prominent location, one might say we found that the house held his the most prominent location. The office, a library, kitchen, recre- sign big and bold called out, ational room and chapel. Father Catholic Newman Center. Paul then had us sit down, offered Again a ring of a door bell and us a beverage and began dis- a young lady named Delores Perez cussing all of the activities the Memphis University Catholic Ministry provided. COLLEGE, PAGE 13

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the priesthood has been a long right now. Is there a need for BY JUDY BRADFORD road, but Bauman feels very good what you will be doing?” about it. There is definitely a need for ELKHART — About 10 years “I knew it would mean a radi- what Bauman is currently doing. ago, Kevin Bauman started feel- cal change for my life. I had Since July 2, he’s been working ing a little restless. always worked, and leaving with the Hispanic community “Something was missing from behind the security of the work- surrounding St. Vincent de Paul, my life,” says the former college place and a regular income, to go preaching most of the Masses in professor. “It wasn’t for lack of back to school, was my greatest Spanish. good students or courses. But I fear.” He has baptized dozens of couldn’t quite put my finger on For others contemplating a children, and one day, he did 16 what it was.“ career change, he gives this of them. He also travels to wher- He started having conversa- advice: “You have to be receptive ever there’s a need for a Spanish- tions with an old friend. to God leading you, not you lead- speaking priest. “Father Dan Jenky, who was ing him.” Bauman’s ability to speak then auxiliary bishop of the For him, the career change Spanish fluently was called “a Diocese of Fort Wayne-South meant returning to seminary for special gift” to the diocese by Bend at the time, had known me an undergraduate degree in phi- Bishop John M. D’Arcy in the since I was 18 because he’d been losophy. He attended Sacred bishop’s Call to Orders letter rector at St. Matthew Cathedral. I Heart Major Seminary, in Detroit, written to Bauman the end of started working with him, and in and graduated with honors. Then July. the course of spiritual direction, he earned his master’s in divinity Speaking Spanish was just a he said to me ‘Have you ever at Pontifical College Josephinum small part of the call to the priest- thought about being a priest?’’’ in Columbus, Ohio. hood, however, and Bauman saw Bauman thought he might be But first, he had to ask God, many other signs of encourage- too old for that, since he was 39. “Is this what you really want me ment along the way. “Father Jenky said ‘No, you’re to do?” To others who are contemplat- not.’” He also had to understand the ing any kind of new career, he “So, it was kind of an invita- meaning of Christ’s words said, there will be signs along the tion for me,” Bauman added. “Come, follow.” way telling you whether you’ve On Oct. 25, Bauman will be “God doesn’t give us a made the right decision. ordained as a priest at the roadmap when it comes to our “Once I had made the decision Cathedral of Immaculate careers,” he says. “There’s no and started along the path to the Conception in Fort Wayne. book of instruction.” priesthood, there was a sense of Currently, he is a transitional dea- To others who are struggling personal peace, a joy that never con working at St. Vincent de with whether to change careers, diminished,” said Bauman. Paul Catholic Church in Elkhart. he says: “Go for it. When that JUDY BRADFORD “And, I received affirmation He is 48. spirit moves within us, there’s a Deacon Kevin Bauman stands in the altar area of St. Vincent de Paul from other seminarians, from The career change from teach- reason for it. But also, talk to Church, in Elkhart. priests, and from the community. ing Spanish Literature — at the people. Ask people if what you Those affirmations were my University of Notre Dame — to want to go into is a viable field barometers.’’

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dressing and the art of life — Przybyszewski realized that you BY CAROL C. BRADLEY sewing, design and color theory, have to have your clothing tai- grooming, budgeting. They’re lored, or make it yourself, to NOTRE DAME — Americans skills girls have missed out on apply the rules—you won’t find don’t know how to dress, says since the disappearance of home the right color, the right fabric, Linda Przybyszewski, associate economics from school curricu- the right fit in off-the-rack mer- professor of history at the lums in the 1970s, chandise. University of Notre Dame—their Przybyszewski says. “Dressmakers feel sorry for clothing is too tight, too big, or The textbook people who don’t sew,” she says. inappropriate for the occasion. “Most people are depend- The title of her book-in- ent on ready-to-wear progress is a little more sizing — they don’t blunt: “Nation of Slobs: realize their clothing How Americans Learned could be made to fit.” PROVIDED BY ROB SEDLMEYER — and Forgot — How to This summer, Rob Sedlmeyer, a recent college graduate, poses with a sign to creative- Przybyszewski and Dress.” ly market his talents to potential employers. A colleague suggested niece Ursula Adams she called the book “What were busy sewing Not to Wear,” she says, muslin copies of “But that was already women’s dresses and Recent college graduate finds Spirit taken,” by the popular loungewear from dif- cable TV makeover ferent fashion eras for show. her upcoming class. driven inspiration in job search But Przybyszewski Her students will (pronounced preh-beh- likely be easy to spot BY LAUREN CAGGIANO but still supportive. SHEV-ski) does have a on campus this fall. One “I don’t care ... I’m doing it,” lot in common with style assignment will be to dress in he told himself. gurus Stacy London and inspired both typical 1950s-style student dress FORT WAYNE — Never doubt Bound and determined to suc- Clinton Kelly — she goes her own new book and the uni- — tweed jackets and ties, poodle the power of the Holy Spirit to ceed, he tried on his suit jacket through life wishing she could versity seminar she’ll teach this skirts and twinsets with sensible provide a stroke of genius every and prepared a sign reading, make over other people’s ill-fit- fall, “Fashioning the Self: oxfords and the like — and report now and then. “College grad looking for career,” ting outfits. Identity, Aesthetics, Economics back on the reactions they get. Rob Sedlmeyer, 25, a May which would later gain national The book is a bit of a depar- and the Clothing of the Human The class — and the book — graduate from Indiana University- attention. ture for Przybyszewski, a legal Form.” will be a lot of fun, Purdue University at Fort Wayne The IPFW graduate said he scholar whose previous books Students today live on the Przybyszewski adds. (IPFW), was unsuccessful in his was nervous about his approach include a biography of Supreme other side of two dress revolu- “I’ve sewn my whole life and job search until an “aha” moment but trusted in God. Court Justice John Marshall tions, Przybyszewski notes — the loved it,” she says. “I’ve learned inspired him to take a nontradi- “I spent all night praying about Harlan, lone dissenter in Plessy 1920s, when women rebelled a lot. I never thought I would be tional approach. The college grad- it,” he said. “I hoped God would vs. Ferguson (1896), which against the painful corsets and using two very different parts of uate had sent out resumes left and bless me.” upheld Southern segregation hourglass figures of the 19th cen- myself — sewing, and history right since graduating in May So July 29, sign in hand, statutes. tury, and the 1960s, when infor- and research.” from the hospitality and tourism Sedlmeyer stood on the corner of But Przybyszewski has sewn mality in dress became the norm, And for those who would like management program. Coldwater and Dupont roads for since she was a little girl and “and everything fell apart.” to have better-fitting clothes, she “I was really upset because I three two-hour stints during rush still makes most of her own There used to be a difference does have a tip: Think separates. didn’t hear back,” he said about hour. clothes (“I don’t make sweaters, between city and country dress, “Buy for the hips—it’s easy his fruitless efforts. The result was overwhelming. and I can’t cobble shoes,” she and between day and evening to fix the waist,” she says. “You Then, one day, as he said, “I Several local media outlets were clarifies). Something resonated dress, she notes. People used to can take things in, but there’s no was sitting on the porch with drawn to his approach and soon, when she came across a 1950s dress up for church and for room in the fabric to let things Ryan Arnold, thinking of ideas to the story was broadcasted nation- home economics textbook, funerals. Employers today have out. If you can’t do alterations get my name out. He joked ally. Companies across the nation “Clothes for You,” by Mildred to cope with young employees yourself, find a tailor.” around that I should wear a sign received word and contacted him Graves Ryan and Velma who can’t distinguish between Sewing is not that hard to (advertising my interest in a with inquiries. Phillips—“the dress doctors,” appropriate attire for the beach learn, she adds. “People think career),” he explained. Two weeks “I’ve been getting calls from she calls them. and for the office. it’s hard to sew, but they’ll spend later it occurred to me that it actu- everyone,” he said. Ryan and Phillips’ book In exploring the rules of the hours miserable in the mall look- ally might work.” For the most part, he noted, the taught young girls both the art of art of dress from previous eras, ing for something to wear.” Sedlmeyer’s parents were attention has been positive. skeptical when he first told them, “I’ve only had a few negative responses,” he said. “What better way than to have thousands of people see you?” Catholic liberal arts college • 4-year graduation guarantee • dedicated to service and community Sedlmeyer is proud to share that his job search has come to an end. Schwan’s frozen foods deliv- ery service has offered him a cus- tomer service position in which he will service and sell products. He said he’s looking forward to the atmosphere because he’ll get “to get out there and meet new peo- ple.” While his ultimate career goal Located just 4 hours is to enter the food and beverage management industry in Oregon, he said he’s content with remain- Try something different. from South Bend, ing in Fort Wayne for the time We’re St. Norbert College. And we’re worth a visit. being. near Green Bay, Wis. There’s no doubt God played a Intellectually, spiritually and personally challenging, the college community of role in this journey, he said. St. Norbert offers small class sizes, individual attention and faculty members who “I felt God’s presence for make student success their number one priority. sure,” he said. “(My approach) was a good idea and it was what Not only do you have more than 40 programs to choose from, but a multitude of he wanted me to do.” study abroad and internship opportunities as well.Take part in collaborative The St. Vincent’s parishioner Office of Admission offers some advice for those job research with our faculty as early as your first year! hunting: “Think outside the box 800-236-4878 Visit St. Norbert College to see for yourself why it continues to be one of the when it comes to a job. ... Think www.snc.edu of what you want to do and go out top-ranked colleges in the nation. there and get it.” The College Community of St. Norbert. A different place to call home. SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 COLLEGE AND CAREERS 13 The poster read, “... For I was a Tyrus and described what the promote social justice; foster unity, the wait list until June 25. We were stranger and you welcomed me. parish would mean to him. charity, and respect for all legiti- on our way to visit Kenneth at The ...” Mt 25:35. Father Cary detailed the sanctu- mate expressions of our Catholic United States Naval Academy in COLLEGE As we left the prominent build- ary that Tyrus could find within tradition; create an environment Annapolis (his first choice) where CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing, I said to Tyrus, “If you like the the walls of the church. He that is safe, hospitable and wel- he was inducted as a midshipman University of Houston, we can described how when things in the coming to all. on July 2. send you here.” With that Tyrus classroom went asqueue and if Father Cary explained that the At the yard we were pleased to answered the door. I briefly had a pleasant smile on his face things in his personal life began to Catholic Church is a place for go to Mass at the church that was explained our trip. I may have and said, “I really like the tumble that he had a place to go to comfort and solace when every- build above the crypt of John Paul mentioned the word odyssey, (I University of Houston.” find comfort and acceptance. thing around a young student is so Jones and in the center of the cam- know I did because Tyrus hit me The center provided places to different then what they are used pus. We were pleased that Kenneth in the arm this time and flashed an LSU study, places to gather for fellow- to. had joined the choir and that evil eye) after I did, the caretaker ship, other local parishes bring in As we left the significant build- almost 625 of the 1,250 Fourth began to explain the ministry. Into the car we hopped headed food for the kids one day a week ing, I said to Tyrus, “If you like Class Midshipmen and their fami- Delores told of the family to our next destination, Louisiana and a place where all are welcome. Louisiana State University, we can lies celebrated the Eucharist atmosphere and how the priests State University, just a short 4- 1/2 The parish’s insight was to provide send you here.” With that Tyrus together. interacted with the students and hour drive and into tropical storm for the material needs of a student had a pleasant smile on his face Kenneth had written home about the upcoming kick off bar- Eduard. first and then be there if a young and said, “I really like Louisiana telling us prior about the choir, becue. She spoke volumes on the The tour and presentation at the person needs spiritual guidance. State University.” saying that he found out that he weekly adventures of the ministry Louisiana State University was Father Cary also quipped about couldn’t sing. We already knew and how great it would be to have fantastic, the shrimp Creole we ate that the church that holds almost Auburn University that he couldn’t carry a note and Tyrus be part of the team. Delores on Bourbon Street was “to die for” 1,200 people was only used on were not surprised when entering definitely loved her vocation and and the people were extremely seven Saturdays a year. All of Into the car we hopped headed the church that he was passing out loved telling it even more. Tyrus friendly. them were three hours before a to our next destination, Auburn the hymnals and not in the choir was not just a prospective student Again, across the street from home football game. He also University, just a short six hour area. but now a “Meho.” the welcome center, was a signifi- explained that their Sunday Mass drive. Parents and students the final clip The Newman News, a newslet- cant building, bigger than the last. schedule during the academic year The tour and presentation at and save: Parents take the time on a ter for the Catholic Newman The sign read, Christ the King was 10 a.m., noon (Spanish), 6 Auburn University was fantastic, campus visit to introduce yourself Center serving the University of Parish and Catholic Center at p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. and usu- the lemonade we drank at and your sons or daughters to the Houston, main campus, was filled LSU. ally said in front of a standing Toomer’s corner store was “to die campus ministry. This is a safe with articles welcoming students A ring of the door bell and we room only congregation. for” and the people were extreme- haven for your student when you to the Catholic Center. were met by a nice older gentle- The mission statement of the ly friendly. can’t be there. Examples of their titles were; man. I explained our quest and he parish read as follows; Christ the We didn’t visit the local One final footnote; 330 days “Freshman Cougar and Catholic” looked puzzled and spoke plainly, King Parish is a diverse, interna- Catholic Church in Auburn, but before classes start for the class of by Linh Pham, “Discovering the “I’m the cleaning man, I think you tional community, formed to be a our tour guide pointed it out to us 2013 at Louisiana State University, Same Catholic Church far away are looking for a priest.” At that living ministry of Jesus Christ and added remarks about all the Tyrus received his letter of accept- from Home” by Mate Kosor, and moment I was glad I didn’t use the among persons on the campus of churches around the campus and ance in the mail. No shoveling. “Be not afraid” by Luis Gonzales. word odyssey on him. Louisiana State University and in how important they were to stu- Daily Mass was held in the We were invited in and met the Diocese of Baton Rouge. dent life. chapel and the Sunday Mass was Father Cary Bani, a knowledge- Mindful of the mission entrusted held in a church right in the mid- able priest that had just arrived at to us by Jesus Christ through the One final stop dle of campus. I spotted a poster the parish and was anxiously Roman Catholic Church, we by the front door and then it hit me awaiting his first class. actively, publicly profess our faith Tyrus and I had one more that our Catholic roots thrived and As I remarked about the beauti- through worship and evangeliza- important stop to make and it was were needed by our young adults ful church and outstanding facili- tion; nurture our faith through edu- 13 hours away. You see, I have when far way at college. ties, Father Cary looked towards cational and formal opportunities; described how our oldest was on 14 COLLEGE AND CAREERS SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 Ancilla College announces University of Saint Francis noted six new faculty hires for environmental practices DONALDSON — Ancilla part-time at College of DuPage BY LAUREN CAGGIANO biology program, detailed the said. College has announced the hiring and Lewis University. He will university’s community outreach A large-scale project in the of six new faculty members for teach Principles of Biology I and efforts. Specifically, he noted its works is the development of the the 2008-2009 academic year. Humans and the Environment. FORT WAYNE — The National efforts to reach out to the local Cougar Connection, a link to the The group, described as “tal- Bawcum, who is being pro- Wildlife Foundation for its out- Catholic elementary schools. His River Greenway through a part- ented and imminently qualified” moted, has been teaching at standing environmental practices students “adopted” a class of nership with the city of Fort by Dr. Joanna F. Blount, dean of Ancilla as an adjunct since 2005. has recognized the University of third graders, he said, to teach Wayne. The city of Fort Wayne’s Academic and Student Services, She holds her master’s in nursing Saint Francis. them basic principles of environ- River Greenway has 20 miles of includes Theresa Obias, Kathy from Valparaiso University. She The foundation’s Campus mental science. trails, so it’s just a matter of link- Gulliver, Daniel Clampitt, has served as the director of Environment 2008 Report Card Wiedman said the students ing a path to St. Francis. Patricia Bawcum, Joyce nursing at the Catherine Kasper recognized Associated Mennonite responded well to the program, The university has its hands in Palmateer and Karen Taubert. Life Center for over four years. Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, especially the “hands on” compo- smaller scale efforts, too. Visible Obias holds a master’s of sci- Bawcum will instruct various Goshen College and the nents. But the highlight of the and user friendly recycling cen- ence in chemistry from Western nursing courses, including University of Saint Francis in program was an edible wetland ters have been strategically Michigan University, and is cur- Fundamentals of Nursing and Fort Wayne as colleges in Indiana model. placed near the dormitories. And rently a candidate for a doctorate Issues, Trends, and Ethics. with “exemplary” sustainability Looking to the near future, resident assistants encourage the in chemistry there. She will teach Palmateer holds an MSN / programs. Wiedman said he intends to plan recycling of cardboard. both Introduction to Chemistry Family Nurse Practitioner from The report, a “comprehensive to continue to broaden the scope “Everybody wins,” he said. and General Chemistry I at Rush University in Chicago and look at nationwide trends in sus- of the environmental programs. “The little things add up.” Ancilla. currently works at Holm Medical tainability among America’s insti- He has a vision of campuswide University officials are also Gulliver holds a master’s in Clinic in Plymouth. She has been tutions of higher learning,” com- initiative involving faculty, staff, becoming environmentally con- mathematics from Western an adjunct faculty at IU-South pares findings with the previous and students. The “green campus scious. The university’s advertis- Michigan University and has Bend and Purdue University study conducted in 2001, the initiative,” as he calls it, calls stu- ing agency, HPN Inc. Marketing spent the past five years teaching Calumet. Palmateer will instruct National Wildlife Foundation said dents to become self sufficient Services, he noted prints the foot- at Lake Michigan College in Lifespan Nursing II and Lifespan in a statement. and sustainable. ball programs on recycled paper. Benton Harbor, Mich. She will II-Clinical. Director of environmental sci- Headlining the initiative is the Wiedman said this move sends instruct Introductory Algebra, Taubert holds a master’s in ences Larry Wiedman explained construction of the Clare Hall a positive message out to the Intermediate Algebra, Statistics Advanced Practice Nursing in the significance of the award. dormitory. community about the university’s and Calculus II. Adult Health from Valparaiso First, he said, the university is “All kinds of things have been values. Clampitt is a full-time instruc- University and will also serve as “well represented” in both aca- done architecturally to turn it into “Being the director (of envi- tor in biology who holds a mas- a nursing instructor. She has pre- demic and outreach programs in an eco-friendly facility to save ronmental science), it legitimizes ter’s in environmental studies viously taught as an adjunct at terms of environmentalism. energy,” he said. things we’ve been doing all from Southern Illinois Ancilla and Saint Mary’s College Wiedman, who is responsible Inside the classroom, students along,” he said. “This was some- University. He has been teaching (Notre Dame). for establishing the undergraduate in his introduction to environ- thing that was an important visi- mental sciences course are work- ble statement. It’s one more vali- ing on a service-learning project dation that we’re doing the to develop a bicycle loaner pro- Franciscan thing.” gram. According to the proposed Respect for the environment, model, students would be able to he said, involves putting your rent refurbished bikes in money where you mouth is — exchange for a $20 deposit, something Saint Francis has done which covers the cost of repair well in his opinion. and maintenance. Wiedman offered some advice Wiedman said the concept for institutions seeking to estab- would minimize the need for lish or enhance environmental more parking spaces with fewer programs. First, he said authority students driving. Furthermore, figures need to be aware “that it’s through an incentive awards pro- not all gloom and doom” when it gram, he noted, students can win comes to environmentalism. prizes for being green. Optimism makes a difference, as One thing he stressed is the it inspires you to affect change. students’ direct involvement in Likewise, he encourages group these green efforts across the involvement. board. All these projects are stu- “Just put a call out ... talk dent generated, with the faculty about things,” he said about gath- and staff acting as facilitators. In ering like-minded people. this context, Wiedman calls to mind Habitat for Humanity’s “sweat equity” concept. “The kids are doing all the groundwork and leg work,” he

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EDITORIAL Juggling the weeds and the wheat COMMENTARY “Hate the sin; love the sinner.” The Gospel reading we heard not too long ago about the weeds sown amidst the wheat prompts some TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. remarks about an inherent — and healthy — tension in Catholicism. Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, The Catholic tradition gentle and gingerly juggles in a careful bal- IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] ance two facts. First, there exists an objective moral order which is indepen- dent of any individual and the world he or she may construct or concoct for him or herself; thus there is objective truth and objective good and evil, which do not depend simply upon the Campaign ‘08: Economy seen as intentionality of any individual or group. Second, none of us is in the position to discern the status of prominent factor in U.S. election another before God. The parable of the weeds sown among the wheat has been taken up — most famously by St. Augustine — WASHINGTON (CNS) — The to explain the complex ambiguity of the human condition and of economy will be a key factor in our incapacity to make judgments with any degree of certainty choosing a president this fall for about others’ moral or religious status. In fact, Augustine would Ithaca, N.Y., resident Kathryn THE contend, the distinction between “wheat” and “weed” is not sim- Hughes and her husband, who ply found between individuals or among groups, but rather cuts are struggling financially to WASHINGTON down the very center (he would prefer the word heart) of each send two children to college and one of us. assist another daughter who is a LETTER In this gentle balancing act, maintaining objective moral stan- single mother with three young dards and at the same time remaining circumspect about the children. BY CHAZ MUTH position of others before God, we are apt to err in one of two As a faithful parishioner of ways. Immaculate Conception Catholic the Department of Justice, Peace According to Democratic First, in an effort to avoid passing judgment (and the Gospel Church in Ithaca, the 43-year- and Human Development at the presidential nominee Sen. texts which warn against this danger are many), we can easily old mother, grandmother and U.S. Conference of Catholic Barack Obama’s campaign Web water-down or relativize that objective moral order. We can recently naturalized U.S. citizen Bishops. “Rather, each of us site, if elected president he emphasize (to the near exclusion of everything else) the good has followed her pastor’s call to should enter the voting booth would double funding for after- intentions of the agent; or, perhaps worse, we can allow a seem- exercise political responsibility focusing on the ethical and school programs, expand the ingly good end to justify a less than morally acceptable means: in November’s national elec- moral dimensions of public poli- Family Medical Leave Act, pro- we can say, “well, the world’s a messy place, and the small evil tions, the first time she will cast cies that affect the entire com- vide low-income families with a entailed is proportionately small,” or “chalk that up as collateral a ballot in a presidential race. munity.” refundable tax credit to help “The economy has affected The impact the economy is with their child-care expenses damage; the good we’ve done more than makes up for the harm us in every way,” said Hughes, a done.” having on the family life of the and encourage flexible work native of Great Britain who Hughes clan and millions like schedules. Alternately, in an effort to maintain the objectivity of the became a U.S. citizen in 2006. moral order, we slide quickly into judgments about others, easily them in the U.S. is a moral issue On his campaign Web site, “We are the middle class and and a legitimate concern for vot- Republican presidential nominee categorizing and labeling them, subtly securing our own sense of feel the pressure.” superiority. ers, Shellabarger said. Sen. John McCain calls for a In her view, the economic “The Catholic Church recog- National Commission on The danger of such judgments is obvious. As Augustine policies of President George W. would remind us, in this life we cannot be certain even of our nizes the incredible busyness of Workplace Flexibility and Bush have been helpful to the family life and the demands of Choice. This commission would own salvation: we can work for it, pray for it, and hope for it, wealthy, and in some ways ben- but on this side of the veil, we can never be certain of it. And if work that overwhelm families,” be a bipartisan group of work- eficial to the desperately poor, he said. “Many pressing prob- ers, small and large employers, we cannot be certain of our own salvation, we are in no position but have ignored the struggles lems confronting family life are labor representatives and aca- whatsoever to make judgments about others. of middle-class Americans. due to broad social forces, par- demics that would give the pres- Further, naming things is a divine prerogative, shared with For years Hughes felt blessed ticularly economic strife. The ident recommendations on how Adam by God prior to the Fall. In a fallen world, our capacity to by the good fortune she and her decision of a man and woman to to modernize the country’s labor name things, infected by our pride, is reduced to labeling others husband found after immigrating marry and raise a family is a laws and training programs to and becomes a tool to control, master and confine others into a to the U.S. in the 1990s. Both significant one with many con- help workers better balance the neat little world we more often than not construct for ourselves, found decent-paying jobs and siderations involved. Yet today, demands of their jobs with fami- at the center of which (if we are honest and look carefully) is they were able to buy a home in without a job that pays a family ly life. our own self-glorification. a safe community, where they wage, marriage and starting a The current state of the econ- What, then, are we left to do? First, simply continue, undaunt- raised their three children. family seem impossible.” omy also has caused Hughes to ed, the balancing act: fully aware of the dangers inherent in However, as the economy Currently the minimum wage limit the donations she regularly soured in recent years and their is $6.55 an hour or $13,624 a makes to organizations that help abandoning the moral order and in judging others, we should be children entered college, the clear about moral good and evil and at the same time be clear year, but for a family of two the feed and provide clothes for the couple discovered their incomes poverty line is $13,167, and for needy, a practice that is highly about our own inability to see or read the hearts of others. wouldn’t pay the tuition bills, Second, pray. When we see words, deeds, or omissions which a parent and two children, the encouraged by Catholic teach- but they made too much money poverty line is $16,079. ing. are objectively sinful or clearly unjust (and the world is rife with for government assistance. examples), we should pray for the conversion of their perpetra- The annual income needed to “Unfortunately, debates about “So now we and our children pay for a national fair market poverty often become polarized tors, all the while — and at the same time — praying for our must throw ourselves into debt,” own. rent for a studio apartment is by ideological and partisan divi- Hughes said. “I also have had to $19,320, while $22,360 is need- sions,” said John Carr, executive bridge the gap for my daughter, ed for a one-bedroom and director of the bishops’ justice a single mother of three chil- $26,520 is needed for a two- and peace department. “This Still accepting witness stories dren, because she is a low- bedroom, according to a study political season, campaigns One form of evangelization is sharing our faith journey with income working mother with conducted by the National Low needs to move beyond false ide- others. few benefits that don’t add up to Income Housing Coalition. ological choices that often para- enough to put gas in her car to “The study concludes, ‘In no lyze national discussion. We are inviting readers to send in their “witness” or faith get back and forth to work.” journey stories with us to run in our Sept. 28 issue. In 50 words community in the U.S. today Catholic teaching and experi- In their 2007 document, can someone who gets a full- ence insist that reducing poverty or less, please answer one of the following questions: “Forming Consciences for • I love the Catholic faith because ... time job at the minimum wage will require personal responsi- Faithful Citizenship: A Call to reasonably expect to find a mod- bility and social responsibility, • I was drawn to the Catholic faith through ... Political Responsibility,” the • I came back to the Catholic faith because ... est rental unit he or she can better choices and behaviors by U.S. Catholic bishops said, “We afford,’” Shellabarger said. He individuals, and better policies • I am still Catholic because ... are called to bring together our Please send your name, parish, city or town, an optional noted that the study adds, and investments by govern- principles and our political “While planned increases in the ment.” photo and your telephone number to [email protected], choices, our values and our or mail to Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN minimum wage over the next votes, to help build a better two years may put affordable 46856 before Sept. 15. world.” housing closer within reach for “The bishops urge Catholic some households, they will not voters to focus not on political close the gap between full-time questions such as ‘Are you bet- earnings at the federal minimum ter off than you were two or wage and the income needed to four years ago?’” said Thomas Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Fred afford prevailing rents in most Shellabarger, policy adviser for and Lisa Everett, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim markets.” urban and economic issues in Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. 16 COMMENTARY SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 At the Vatican, CATEQUIZEM By Dominic Camplison not all voices are created equal In September, the church remembers St.John Chrysostom.He is often regarded as an Orthodox saint, but this quiz looks at both Orthodox and VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A church’s teaching. Western views of this saint. provocative article on whether In fact, previous statements by brain death is true death has illus- the Pontifical Academy of 1.St.John Chrysostom lived in this century long before the division of Eastern from trated once again that the Vatican Sciences and leading church offi- THE Western Christianity: speaks with many voices, not all of cials have made it clear that the a.4th b.6th c.8th them equal. church recognizes brain death as VATICAN The article appeared in early “the true criterion for death.” 2.That division did not occur until this century: September at the top of the front So why was the Vatican’s own LETTER page of L’Osservatore Romano, newspaper questioning that? For a.9th b.10th c.11th the official Vatican newspaper. one thing, it’s become a real news- JOHN THAVIS That’s a prime location in the com- paper under new editorial leader- 3.John was patriarch in this city,capital of the Eastern Roman Empire: plex geography of Vatican media. ship and is more willing to tackle a.Constantinople b.Antioch c.Jerusalem The author, Lucetta Scaraffia, issues that were formerly off-lim- disconnect between church offi- argued that the generally accepted its. cials and modern media. 4.The term “Orthodox”literarily means: practice of using brain death as the Sometimes these salvos offer an The Vatican holds to a fairly a.Eastern in orientation criterion for declaring a person early tip-off of a coming trend. In detailed hierarchy of information b.from the source dead was open to new challenges January, a bishop wrote in its that ranges from papal proclama- c.correct in religious doctrine. and debate, both in the church and pages that Catholics should show tions on the high end to offhand in the scientific community. reverence by receiving the comments from curial officials on Such a debate could have deep Eucharist on the tongue while the low end. When translated into 5.While “Catholic”literally means: repercussions in health care ethics, kneeling. news stories, however, such dis- a.Roman b.universal c.Western particularly on the question of The article caused a bit of an tinctions generally fall by the way- organs harvested from brain-dead uproar and some skepticism but, side. 6.What is the division between the East and Western versions of Christianity technical- patients whose bodies continue to six months later, this form of One perennial area of confusion ly know as? function. receiving Communion became the has been the church’s position on a.The Babylonian Captivity Within a couple of hours, the norm at papal liturgies. the use of condoms to prevent the b.The Great Schism Vatican spokesman, Jesuit Father Many journalists are in the spread of AIDS. Although there c.The Reformation Federico Lombardi, put some dis- habit of slapping a “Vatican says” has never been an explicit Vatican tance between the Vatican and the label on anything even faintly pronouncement on this specific article’s line of reasoning, saying associated with Vatican City or the 7.Chrysostomos means that the content reflected merely Roman Curia. That’s often led to a.“golden mouthed” the author’s views and not the confusion and illustrates a certain KNIGHTS, PAGE 17 b.rich in mercy c.devout and faithful

8.Because of the differences,John has different titles in East and West.In the East he Disciples must take up their crosses has two titles.One is: a.Archimandrite Their disgust was understandable. of Calvary helps us to understand b.Archpriest What is the most critical fact is our place in the story. that their survival was at stake. Christ came to reconcile all c.Great Hierarch THE They were on the verge of starv- people to God, and to bring God’s ing. They could not find their way. mercy to them. Human sin works 9.And the other Eastern title is: SUNDAY But, God led them. They survived. against this process. Indeed, a.Stlylites They eventually reached the human sin can seem to triumph. b.Ecumenical Teacher GOSPEL Promised Land. Christ died. Human sin overtook c.Heromin Moses called them to look upon the situation, but only for a MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION a serpent that he had mounted on a moment. Christ rose. He was vic- 10.In the West he is referred to as bishop and pole. Many people detest snakes. torious. He lives. a.Holy Hierarch However, in ancient cultures, We too can live if we resist sin, snakes symbolized life, since and if we follow Christ. Following b.Divine Teacher Exaltation of the Cross snakes shed their skins. the Lord will require determina- c.doctor of the church Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians tion, even to the point of seeming Jn 3:11-17 furnishes the second reading. to bear a burden as heavy as the 11.The Orthodox Church and Eastern Catholic Churches honor John as one of these: henever a feast Scholars believe that this actually cross. a.the Three Holy Hierarchs supercedes a regular was a hymn in early Christianity, Enabling us to carry our own b.the Three Wise Men WSunday liturgy in the sung during worship. It is one of cross is the mercy of God. c.the Three Archangels. church, Catholics should realize the most magnificent pieces of lit- Theologians call it grace. It erature in the New Testament, daz- strengthens us. It enlightens us. that the church is interrupting the 12.Who are the other two? zling in its exclamation of Christ. We must ask for grace, and we usual sequence of Sunday readings a.Cyril and Methodius. to provide us with a lesson it con- St. John’s Gospel is the source must prepare ourselves for grace, b.Basil the Great and Gregory the Theologian siders to be especially important. of the last reading. The reading is by looking only and always to Such is occurring this weekend. not from John’s detailed Passion Jesus. We must resolve never to c.Martin Luther and John Calvin Last weekend, we observed the narrative. Instead, it is from an pause, or desert, our intention to 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. account of a time when Jesus is follow Jesus to Calvary, and 13.Perhaps,surprisingly,this saint is also celebrated by some Next week will be the 25th explaining salvation to beyond Calvary to the glory of a.Muslims Sunday. Nicodemus, a prominent Jew. heavenly life, life eternal. b.Protestants However, instead of presenting Jesus draws a comparison Jesus faced crucifixion not in c. Jews to us the liturgy of the 24th between the Messiah and the ser- despair, but in faith. We too must pent. The Savior will bring eternal live in faith. Sunday this weekend, the church 14.Ironically considering the high position he reached,John had originally sought only calls us to celebrate the feast of the life. To acquire this life, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Christian must look to the Lord, to be this: This is because it is important the only bond between God and a.a monk for Catholics to think about the humanity, between heaven and READINGS b.rich crucifixion of Jesus, not just in his- earth. Sunday: Nm 21:4b-9 Ps 78:1b-2,34-38 c.a good husband to Theophilia torical terms, but in terms of the Phil 2:6-11 Jn 3:13-17 enormous, miraculous effects of Reflection Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26,33 Ps 40:7-10, 15.His defense of the church caused him to suffer this repeatedly: the Lord’s willing gift of self, as 17 Jn 19:25-27 a.martyrdom sacrifice to the Father, achieved What is so urgent about the feast of the Exaltation of the Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a Ps b.cholera through the crucifixion on Calvary, c.exile and of their place in the story. Cross, about the crucifixion itself, 100:1b-5 Lk 7:11-17 For the first reading, the church that the church sets aside the 24th Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 Ps offers us a passage from the Book Sunday to celebrate this feast this 33:2-5, 12, 22 Lk 7:31-35 16.One thing he ended that has (mostly) remained banished from churches was this: of Numbers. The reading looks weekend rather than observe? Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11 Ps a.vestments back to the Exodus, the Hebrews’ The urgency is in the fact that 118:1b-2, 16-17, 28 Lk 7:36-50 b.liturgical music long, and wearying journey across we must realize the ancient Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20 Ps 17:L1b-d,6- c.applause Christian adage that disciples must the Sinai Peninsula in search of the 7,8b,15 Lk 8:1-3 Promised Land. This book recalls take up their crosses and follow the Lord. Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49 Ps ANSWERS: how disgusted they were with the 56:10c-12, 13-14 Lk 8:4-15 1.a, 2.c, 3.a, 4.c, 5.b, 6.b, 7.a, 8.c, 9.b, 10.c, 11.a, 12.b, 13.b, 14.a, 15.c, 16.c want and uncertainty of the trip. Why? Understanding the story SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 COMMENTARY 17 Do we sit or kneel after Communion?

After Communion,when the priest sits ence to the lead role of the priest, faithful in silence, the entire prohibiting an individual from down,the congregation does too.Do it should be made clear that it is assembly finally has the opportu- sitting after holy Communion, we have to sit or could we remain pray- unnecessary, and perhaps even THAT’S nity to thank God together for the especially if he or she is unable ing in kneeling posture? Anonymous disruptive. The moment when the gift of the Eucharist, and to seek to kneel for whatever reason. celebrant sits after the distribu- the graces of Christ’s body and Again, the problem is when The “General Instruction of tion of holy Communion is not an A GOOD blood as a unified faith communi- everyone is expected to stop the Roman Missal” states that the official liturgical cue for the con- ty. Silent kneeling in this context kneeling and prematurely inter- faithful “may sit or kneel while gregation to change its posture. QUESTION is particularly appropriate. Sacred rupt prayer. So, while one may sit the period of sacred silence after For a congregation to start sit- silence is an essential part of the after Communion, one should not Communion is observed.” The ting when the priest does can liturgy and a necessary contem- feel obligated. It should not be common Roman Catholic prac- actually disturb a prayerful post- plative element in our spiritual frowned upon to remain kneeling tice in the United States is for Communion atmosphere. It can able to enter into his own private lives. Moreover, kneeling is our and to continue meditating in this individuals to kneel following pressure fellow worshipers to feel reflection after distributing holy foremost Roman Catholic expres- manner until it is time for the reception of holy Communion. that they should follow suit by Communion. It also leaves those sion of reverence, and one that whole assembly to stand for the However, in a great many parish- folding up the kneelers and sit- who were at the end of the facilitates prayer. Since humans Prayer after Communion or a es, it also seems to be a common ting back. Besides the potential Communion lines with much less have been created as a union of hymn of praise. habit for the congregation to for distraction from the move- time to pray. After all, there are body and soul, it makes sense for kneel in prayer after Communion ment and noise, the unfortunate sometimes Masses with deacons our body language to comple- only until the priest returns to his reality is that this coordinated sit- or concelebrants when the main ment our mental and spiritual chair, at which point everyone ting all too often is understood as celebrant sits before the last com- actions. It is therefore natural that typically stops kneeling and ending the time of prayer. The municant has even made it back a sudden switch in posture would moves to a sitting position as congregation is then left waiting to the pew. make it difficult to remain in a Brian MacMichael, director of the well. for the priest to “get to the end of This is truly an important litur- state of fruitful, meditative Office of Worship for the While this habit may have Mass,” which in turn can rush the gical issue. When the priest prayer. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South originated from a sense of defer- priest, who is just at that moment returns to his seat to join the Of course, there is nothing Bend, answered these questions. Campaign 2008: The life issues SCRIPTURE SEARCH

hirty-five years after Roe v. which bans federal funding for By Patricia Kasten Wade struck down the abortions? Gospel for September 14, 2008 Tabortion law of all 50 5) Would you continue the THE states, the life issues remain the “Mexico City policy,” a presiden- John 3:13-17 most sharply contested in tial order that bans U.S. foreign American public life. They are aid to organizations that promote CATHOLIC Following is a word search based on the Gospel also signature issues of Catholic or perform abortions as a matter reading for the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, for concern, not for any “sectarian” of family planning? DIFFERENCE Cycle A. The words can be found in all directions in reason but because the life issues 6) Under current Supreme GEORGE WEIGEL the puzzle. engage first principles of justice, Court jurisprudence, what restric- principles that form the moral tions, if any, would you seek to NO ONE HEAVEN EXCEPT foundations of the free and virtu- place on the “right-to-abortion,” NARAL differ? THE ONE SON OF MAN MOSES ous society. That has been the and what regulation of abortion LIFTED UP SERPENT SO MUST case for decades. But things are clinics would you support? 5) Would support for Roe v. different this year, in two 7) What is your position on Wade be a litmus test for candi- BELIEVES IN HIM ETERNAL respects. the Freedom of Choice Act dates you would nominate to the LIFE GOD SO LOVED WORLD First, the biotech revolution is (FOCA), by which federal Supreme Court? HE GAVE ONLY SON PERISH gaining momentum. Human-ani- authority would be used to over- DID NOT SEND CONDEMN BE SAVED mal hybrids created for research turn state partial-birth abortion Questions for purposes are now legal in Britain; bans, state parental notification “savior-siblings” artificially cre- requirements, state informed con- Sen. John McCain: TO BE SAVED ated to provide spare parts for a sent laws, and restrictions on 1) You have a strong pro-life sick brother or sister are openly state funding of abortions? voting record during your con- LANRETEVAGEH discussed throughout Europe; the 8) Has the successful creation gressional service, yet some pro- pressure to provide public fund- of pluripotent stem cells from lifers are nervous about you. IGODSOLOVEDE ing for such practices in the U.S. adult cells ended the debate over Why? Where do the life issues FBESAVEDE I JA will inevitably intensify. Then embryo-destructive stem-cell rank in your list of priorities for there is what some consider the research? Or, despite this scientif- America’s future? TEDWORLDDEOV overriding strategic consideration ic advance, would you press for 2) You and Mrs. McCain ELWHNNNNJOSE in this election cycle: the real federal funding of stem-cell adopted an infant at the request possibility that the next presiden- research that destroys human of Mother Teresa; has that experi- D I KSMCONDEMN embryos? tial term could produce a ence shaped your views on the UEM I OTOFRANO Supreme Court majority willing 9) How would you vote in the life issues? to return the abortion issue to the upcoming Washington state refer- 3) Would you favor Supreme PV I RSDNPMDAS people and their legislators, endum to legalize physician- Court nominees who believe that LEHEEDEXBAPY where the Constitution leaves it. assisted suicide? Roe v. Wade was wrongly decid- Thoughtful Catholic voters ed? I SNPSNHFKNNL will thus want both to pose seri- Questions for 4) As you know, many pro-life ous questions to both the princi- groups opposed the McCain- FD I STSUMOSFN pal presidential candidates. Sen. Barack Obama: Feingold campaign finance EXCEPTHEONEO 1) Do you regret your vote reform law, arguing that it unduly © 2008 Tri-C-A www.tri-c-a-publications.com Questions for against a partial-birth abortion burdened issue advocacy organi- both candidates: ban when you were an Illinois zations. Have you rethought your state senator? approach to campaign finance 1) Do you believe that Roe v. 2) During your service in reform in light of those criti- Wade was rightly decided? Is Springfield, you opposed a bill cisms? Court of the Apostolic Signature, there a constitutional right-to- that would give legal protection LETTER said that Catholic politicians who abortion in the U.S. Constitution? to infants who survive an abor- support legal abortion should not 2) How does Roe v. Wade, tion. Was that a choice you would CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 be given Communion. which declared unborn human like to revisit? If so, why? If not, Archbishop Burke made his views on this issue well-known beings outside the protection of why not? issue — it is, in fact, under study when he headed the Archdiocese the law, differ substantively from 3) What precisely did you — various cardinals and lesser- of St. Louis, but voicing them as Dred Scott, which declared mean when you said you would- ranking prelates have weighed in, head of the Vatican’s highest tribu- Americans of African descent n’t want one of your daughters generating headlines as disparate nal seemed to elevate them to a outside the protection of the law? “punished with a baby,” should as “Vatican condemns condoms” “Vatican says” level. The problem 3) Would you work to pro- they find themselves in the and “Vatican rethinks condom was, he gave the interview last mote, or would you resist, the dilemma of unwanted pregnancy? ban.” spring, before he was named to his definition of a “right-to-abortion” 4) You have a 100 percent rat- On another hot topic, some Vatican post; an Italian magazine in international law? ing from NARAL Pro-Choice George Weigel is a senior fellow of media recently reported that got around to publishing the inter- 4) Do you favor the continua- America. Is there any matter of the Ethics and Public Policy Archbishop Raymond L. Burke, view in August. tion of the Hyde amendment, public policy on which you and Center in Washington, D.C. head of the Vatican’s Supreme 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 14, 2008

BISHOP LUERS TO HOST ANNUAL WALK-A-THON Bishop Luers High School will conduct its 28th annual Walk-A-Thon on Friday, Oct. 3. Those wishing to sponsor a Bishop Luers students or make a dona- tion are invited to call the school office at (260) 456-1261. Money collected is used for general oper- Sports ating expenses at the high school. CYO volleyball opens season Saints, Panthers lead opener

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN glad to get St. Charles in right off This will be Payton’s last sea- the bat. Now we can relax and son at St. Jude. She ends each of ICCL football games focus on what we need to work practice with prayer and prays FORT WAYNE — Catholic Youth on,” Payton decided. with her team before and after BY ELMER J. DANCH Organization (CYO) volleyball St. Jude lists 11 eighth graders every game. Payton feels it is very action got underway on courts on their team roster for 2008. The important to continually stress to Junior varsity games across the league on Saturday, assistant coaches are Megan this age group to believe in them- SOUTH BEND — Mishawaka Sept. 6. At St. Charles, the very Urbahns and Jeff Mickelini. selves. “It has been special for me Catholic’s football Saints Three games were played at first game of the day featured the Payton brought Mickelini in for to watch this group grow mentally, unveiled an impressive show of the junior varsity level. Green League (seventh grade) technical assistance to get her team physically and emotionally since talent as the defending champions Mishawaka Catholic defeated defending champions from St. ready for “play at the next level.” the fifth grade. I want them to do opened the 64th Inter-City Holy Family, 14-0. The Saints Jude against the 2007 runner-ups, Payton said she and Urbahns feel well and have a lot of fun this sea- Catholic League (ICCL) season were paced by Ryan Schafer’s St. Charles, now as eighth graders very fortunate to have Mickelini as son,” she concluded. with a 22-6 win over the Holy 64-yard-touchdown burst, and vying for the 2008 White League part of the program. “He is such a In his first season as head Cross Trojans. Michael Voor intercepted a stray (large school) title with the host great guy and brings along so coach, Queen of Angels leader, The Saints took command Holy Family pass and returned it team, the Lady Cardinals, coming much volleyball experience. He is Dean Noye, is hoping to finish early with their rushing and pass- for 14 yards and a touchdown. out on top 25-14, 25-20. a phenomenal help teaching our well in the CYO Blue League ing technique. Vince Ravotto Schafer and Nate Thomas each As expected, it was an intense girls versatility and technique and (small school). The Royal Reds penetrated the Trojan defense had conversion runs after the matchup between two well has been a real asset to St. Jude group of eighth graders last season with two aerials of 20 and 33 touchdowns. coached, solid teams. The two over the years.” won the tournament beating the yards to Joe Walter for touch- Holy Cross Crusaders defeated coaches, in fact, were former Payton expects her Lady Eagles Twins from St. Louis-St. Rose and downs, and the Saints never the Granger Titans behind the teammates at Fort Wayne’s to be extremely strong this season went undefeated in regular season looked back. scoring of Andrew Petsche’s 41- Northside High School. St. Jude is and feels one team strength is, play. This year’s group of 11 Chase Lentych-Hack later yard dash. Peter Rymsza scored coached by Martha Payton this “We are three-deep in every posi- young ladies return eight from the intercepted a wayward Trojan on a 12-yard scamper and Gabe season and St. Charles by Laura tion.” Goals for the season include: seventh-grade team and add three pass and returned it 34 yards for Brooks added the third touch- Hattery. improving each game, digging a newcomers. a touchdown. He also added two down for the Crusaders on a 13- Payton insists that she can usu- little bit more, getting better at Noting a team strength this sea- conversion kicks. yard smash over center. Jacob ally only watch “about half of the blocking, becoming stronger hit- son, Noye said, “Many of our girls Adam Gonzalez tallied Holy Jobe booted two extra points. game” when they have played ters and better passers and working have been playing together since Family’s score on an 8-yard burst St. Anthony-St. Joseph each other over the years because on their timing when blocking and the fourth grade and have built up as time expired. Panthers conducted a scoring of the mounting excitement and hitting. their abilities and gained much In the other varsity skirmish, spree with a 41-6 victory over the anticipation. “I also intend for the girls to experience.” St. Anthony-St. Joseph Panthers St. Matthew Blazers. “(Unfortunately), it was good become better at anticipating — He was very pleased to finish waltzed past St. Matthew Blazers, Oliver Page led the assault for our girls to experience a loss. following the ball on the other side second to a White League power- 20-6. with three touchdowns on runs of The second match, especially, was of the net,” added Payton. house, St. Charles, in a pre-season Kevin McFadden put the 20 and 70 yards as well as a kick- some really good volleyball. I was tournament. When predicting his Panthers on top early with a 4- off return. Other scores were by odds against conference foes, yard touchdown slant, and Justin Drinkall, who returned a Noye concluded, “We know Lisa Frankie Karczewski threw for a 65-yard kickoff, Chris Lippert Palmer’s team from St. Therese is 5-yard touchdown pass to Matt who ran a 25-yard off tackle always a threat.” Pinter. Collin Szymanski scam- slant, and Reece Happs who had Queen of Angels defeated pered to a 30-yard touchdown run a 15-yard touchdown run. Precious Blood in their season to finish the scoring. Philip Brier St. Matthew’s score came on a opener 25-8, 25-20 in the final added a conversion. Tyran 6-yard dash by B.J. Muguro. game of the day at St. Joseph Ottbridge raced 65 yards Hessen Cassel last Saturday. untouched for the Blazers’ score. New Haven, JAT, St. John take CYO wins

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN attempts. huge team effort for us and it has Later in the day, Sts. JAT been many years since we have (Joseph, Aloysius, Therese) came beaten them.” FORT WAYNE — In the third up with a big 20-6 win handing St. Scoring for the Panthers was week of Catholic Youth Vincent their first loss of the sea- Ryan Watercutter on a 22-yard Organization (CYO) football son. The Knights victory was led pass from Nick German. action at Bishop Luers Field, Holy by the offensive efforts of John “JAT really controlled the line Cross beat St. Jude, 36-0. Next up, Castle, Nick Deiser, Will Nolan of scrimmage all day and made it St. John, New Haven, improved to and Chad Wyss while the relent- difficult for us to get much of any- 2-1 downing St. Charles, 34-0. less defensive attack was secured thing going offensively,” said St. Quarterback Jake Britton scored a by Jack Downey, Alec Wampole, Vincent Coach Cory Kitchen. touchdown for the Raiders while Dan Christian, Aaron Lemaster In the final matchup of the day, Adam McCarthy had a big day and Luke Martinez. St. John, Fort Wayne-Hessen adding three trips to the end zone A very satisfied Knight Coach Cassel defeated Precious Blood- and kicking 4-4 extra points. Mike Deiser explained, “It was a Queen of Angels, 24-0. Thomas Starks threw two successful Eagle Attention Faithful... attempts first hooking up with Brendan Gonzales on a 50-yarder Growing Apostolate Needs Help! and later to Channing Williams on Represent Lighthouse Catholic Media a 70-yarder. 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Send in your Elkhart St.Joseph St.John the Baptist Edward A.Vahala, 78, announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Alice M.Scheiber, 96, Mary M.Kempner, 88, St.Thomas the Apostle Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge St.Henry Little Flower Fort Wayne or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Granger Mary Kowalski, 90, Max Bandor, 88, Louis C.Zabona Sr., 70, St.Adalbert call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. St.Jude St.Pius X Eleanor M.Oudhuis, Fred C.Ransbottom, Huntington 83, St.Joseph MISC. HAPPENINGS Lindenwood Retreat Center from Find out about becoming a Serran 81, St.Vincent de Paul 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, to 3 p.m. Sister Melita Schmitz, Central Catholic 50th class reunion South Bend — The Serra Club Marianne D.Zurbuch, Sunday, Oct. 12. Register by will host an information meeting Isabelle M.Bobay, 95, 84,Victory Noll Chapel Fort Wayne — The 1958 gradu- 97, St.Anthony de Sept 27 to Teresa at (574) 261- on Tuesday, Sept. 30, in the Saint Anne Home ating class of Central Catholic Mishawaka Padua will have a golf outing Friday, 0123 or by e-mail at green- Andre Room at Holy Cross [email protected] or Teresa J.Racine, 84, Marie Modos, 71, Sept 12, with a casual picnic at Village from 12:30-2 p.m. Florence R.Jozwiak, 97, Pine Valley Country Club. The Marilyn at (269) 684-0882 or Refreshments will be served. St.Jude Queen of Peace Becky at (260) 768-7350. St.Casimir reunion will be Saturday Albert J.Knight, 90, St. Edward N.Jordan, 66, evening, Sept 13, at Pine Valley FUNDRAISERS Warsaw Elizabeth Ann Seton Queen of Peace Country Club. For more informa- Youth Mass begins for fall St. Hedwig chicken dinner Joseph E.Miller, 62, Our New Haven — St. John the tion or reservations call Barb South Bend — St. Hedwig Parish B.Jean Kelly, 86, Notre Dame Lady of Guadalupe Baptist, St. Louis Besancon and will have a chicken dinner at the Hogan at (260) 854-3270. St.Jude Sister Christine Healey, St. Rose of Lima Parishes will Hedwig Memorial Center, 331 S. CSC, Our Lady of collectively celebrate a youth Scott St., Sunday, Sept. 28, from Corporate communion and luncheon John F.Fee, 85, St.Jude Loretto South Bend — The Daughters of Mass on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 6 noon – 2 p.m. Advance tickets Isabella, Notre Dame Circle 572, p.m. at St. Louis Besacon only. Deadline Sept. 22. Adults Dorothea Eggers Church. A free high school pro- South Bend will hold a corporate communion $9, children 6-10 $5 and children McArdle, 91, St.Vincent Leonard Jurgowski, 74, gram follows in the parish hall 5 and under free. Call (574) 287- on Sunday, Sept. 14, at the 8:45 de Paul St.Casimir a.m. Mass at Christ the King with a teen dinner. Time allowed 8935 for information. The menu Church, State Rd. 933. Breakfast for teens to socialize with peers includes traditional Polish fare: will follow at Perkins Restaurant, while learning ways to strength- chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, 423 S. Dixie Way. On Saturday, en their walk with Jesus Christ. kluski noodles, sweet and sour dessert. The council is located at at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at Sept. 27, the Daughters of cabbage and green beans. Milk, 5202 Linden Ave., one block east noon. Food, entertainment and Isabella will meet at noon for the Little Flower Holy Hour rescheduled water or coffee included. Soda of Mayflower Road. All proceeds prizes. Visit www. michianad- fall luncheon “A Country Fort Wayne — Father Glenn and adult beverages will be benefit the Gibault School for ownsyndrome.org for informa- Western Jamboree” at the Blue Kohrman has been rescheduled available for an additional Boys and Girls. tion. Heron at Blackthorn, 5440 W. to celebrate the Holy Hour at charge. Nimtz Parkway. Admission is MacDougal Chapel Tuesday, Buddy Walk supports Down Syndrome St. Joseph mission planned $25 and proceeds will benefit Sept. 16, at 7:15 p.m. Father Fall festival South Bend — A walk to raise Garrett — St. Joseph Parish will Camp Millhouse, Logan Center Kohrman is pastor at St. Mary of Decatur — The St. Mary Parish funds for Down Syndrome will have a parish mission “Bind Us and Reins of Life. Reservations the Lake, Culver. fall fest will take place behind be Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Together Lord” Sept. 14-18 at 7 needed to (574) 287-1487 by St. Joseph’s School, 127 N. Stepan Center, University of p.m. each night at the church. Friday, Sept. 19. Parishes combine for mission Fourth St., on Sept. 20 and 21. Notre Dame. Registration begins Fort Wayne — St. Mary and St. Saturday events include dinner Transitus Peter Parishes are co-sponsoring by Bandido’s ($10 pre-sale tick- Mishawaka — The Sisters of St. a mission Sept. 14-18. Story- ets only), live band, Texas Hold Francis of Perpetual Adoration teller Father Richard Hart, OFM, ‘Em, silent auction and carriage and the Immaculate Conception will be “Sharing the Good rides. Sunday events include Secular Franciscan Community News.” St. Peter’s will have 9 kids’ games and rides, bingo, live invite you to participate in the a.m. Masses on Monday, auction, Chinese auction and Transitus of St. Francis at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. food. Friday, Oct. 3, in the chapel of Evening services will be at St. St. Francis Convent on Dragoon Mary’s at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Spaghetti dinner helps Gibault School Trail. Monday and Tuesday. South Bend — The Knights of Reconciliation service at St. Columbus Council #5570 will Beginning Experience Peter’s Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. have a spaghetti dinner Thursday, Donaldson — A Beginning Closing Mass at St. Mary’s Sept. 11, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Experience weekend retreat for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. followed Adults $7, children ages 5 to 12 widowed, divorced and separated by a reception. $2.50. Dinner includes spaghetti, persons will be held at salad, bread, beverages and

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NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY OCTOBER 4TH & 5TH, 2008 • DEKALB, ILLINOIS

Back by popular demand! EWTN’s Family Celebration at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois. Don’t miss another chance to celebrate with all of your EWTN Family, including the Poor Clare Nuns and Franciscan Friars.

The event will feature talks by Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R., Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., Marcus Grodi, Rosalind Moss and more. You’ll have the opportunity to be a part of an EWTN live show audience, attend Mass and meet some of your favorite EWTN hosts. There will also be a special area just for kids where they can visit and enjoy EWTN’s “ “Faith Factory” with special performances by “The Donut Man.” It’s a weekend you will never forget and best of all it’s FREE –no tickets required.

Check EWTN’s website at www.ewtn.com for details or call 1-205-795-5820 Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm Central.