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BY TIM JOHNSON AND KAY COZAD Diocesan marriage FORT WAYNE — “I will give you shepherds after my conference own heart,” said Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades as he spoke of Msgr. J. William Lester at the Evening Prayer from Interview with speaker the Office of the Dead for the Burial of a Priest cele- brated Feb. 24 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Janet Smith Conception in Fort Wayne. Msgr. Lester died on Feb. Page 4 20 at the age of 90. The words from Jeremiah, Bishop Rhoades said, were used as he reflected upon the priestly life and ministry of Msgr. Lester. “He was truly a shepherd after the heart of Jesus, the Good Shepherd,” Bishop State recognition Rhoades said. “Though I only knew Msgr. Lester for a very short time, I recognized in him his kind and gen- Retired Bishop John M. D’Arcy erous spirit, humility and his joy — a shepherd after honored at capitol the heart of Christ.” Retired Bishop John M D’Arcy, many priests and Page 9 others shared with Bishop Rhoades about ’s exemplary priestly life and ministry through the years. One of the priests told Bishop Rhoades, “that Msgr. Lester was a true giant in our diocese.” In this Year for Priests, Bishop Rhoades related, A tribute to an icon “He was a great priest, a beloved priest, a faithful and devoted priest.” KAY COZAD Remembering Bishop Rhoades, in his homily, said, “In this time Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades incenses the casket of Msgr. J. William Lester at the Mass of Msgr. J. William Lester of sorrow, the Lord is in our midst. And at this Evening Christian Burial at the Cathedral of the , Thursday, Feb. 25. Prayer the Lord consoles us with His Word. He gives Pages 11-13 us strength and lifts us from grief. We gather here in hope, for we know that those who die in union with the over death through our Lord, Jesus Christ. His death and share His Resurrection. Lord, are indeed blessed. We gather here in hope This was Monsignor’s belief as well.” Msgr. Lester, Bishop Rhoades said, because we know the many good deeds of Monsignor Monsignor lived his life with joy and “poured out his life in service of others, in the go with him. And we gather in hope because of our hope because he firmly believed in Christ’s service of the . ... We thank God for Book of the Month faith in the resurrection of the dead.” victory, Bishop Rhoades said. the gift of Monsignor’s life, for his example Bishop Rhoades spoke of 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, The bishop added it should be the goal of and for his service. And we pray for him.” ‘A on Death Row’ the Scripture reading from the Evening Prayer. He each of us to live in God’s grace, so that we Page 20 said, “... We believe that God has given us the victory will die in His grace, and thus participate in LESTER, PAGE 20 Church coordinates aid, offers condolences to quake victims’ families

friends and those who have lost all field hospitals, water purification from Notre Dame and Marquette BY BARBARA J. FRAZER the possessions for which they have and communications equipment, universities before the earthquake worked all their lives.” and generators. struck. While the group was LIMA, (CNS) — As ’s After praying the Angelus Feb. Telephone communication with unharmed, Espinoza was trying to Church coordinated aid to 28, Benedict XVI said, “I am Chile still was difficult March 1, learn if the people they had visited victims of the massive earthquake praying for the victims and am spir- and Chileans abroad struggled to in the Maule region, where she and that struck the country’s central itually close to those affected by contact relatives. Much of the dis- her family worked for many years, coast on Feb. 27, Church leaders this serious catastrophe. For them, I aster area and even some communi- were safe. expressed their condolences to ask God to grant relief of suffering ties around the capital, Santiago, In the coastal fishing village of families of the more than 700 peo- and courage in this adversity.” were without electricity. Constitucion, “we saw a beautiful ple killed. Chilean President Michelle Most deaths were in the Maule parade of folk groups in the plaza, “This has been a catastrophe,” Bachelet declared the southern region, about 200 miles south of which is a couple of miles from the said Bishop Alejandro Goic regions of Maule and Bio-Bio a dis- Santiago, where a quake-triggered beach and blocks from the river,” Karmelic of Rancagua, president of aster area, ordered the army to rein- tidal wave swept through coastal Espinoza wrote in an e-mailed the Chilean ’ conference. force the police and imposed a villages. update. “Now there are boats in the “We ache for our brothers and sis- nighttime curfew on the region to Cecilia Espinoza, a Maryknoll ters who have lost their lives, and halt looting of stores. She also lay missioner, had just returned to we pray for their families and asked other countries to assist with Santiago with a group of students CHILE, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 7, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the May the Lord continue to bless Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

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EDITOR: Tim Johnson Kay Cozad NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: IN TRUTH Editorial Department PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan AND FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, CHARITY Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner Msgr. J. William Lester Last week, in this column, I wrote about the death of an exemplary and beloved priest of our Business Department diocese, Msgr. J. William Lester. This past BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Wednesday and Thursday, we celebrated the AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber Church’s funeral rites for Monsignor. The out- BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol pouring of love for this good and humble priest [email protected] of Jesus Christ was tremendous. Bishop D’Arcy delivered a beautiful homily at the funeral Advertising Sales Mass, recalling Msgr. 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I was especially weeks in July and August, the first week Visitor was celebrating Mass with the staff. I interested in learning about the faith life in the of September and last week in Priests’ Lenten Day of Reflection was joined at the altar by two priests residence halls, which they described as “the December by the Diocese of Fort This past Wednesday, Bishop D’Arcy and I who concelebrated the Mass, Msgr. Owen heart of the faith life of Notre Dame.” I pray Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., joined with the priests of our diocese in a day of Campion, the associate publisher of OSV, and that the students at Notre Dame and at all of our P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. prayer at St. Martin de Porres Church in Father John Pfister, the pastor of St. Mary Catholic universities and colleges in the diocese Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, Syracuse. Alfred Hughes, the in Huntington. 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As you know, Our throughout the diocese who have such an thank all who participated in Saints Alive and representation of expressed opinions Sunday Visitor began with the vision of a young important role in the education and formation of all who share of their time, talents and treasure and a variety of reflections on life in the priest, then-Father John Francis Noll, back in our students in the Gospel of the Lord Jesus. to support Bishop Dwenger High School and, church.We will choose letters for publi- 1912. The future fifth bishop of our diocese was indeed, all of our Catholic schools. cation based on reader interest, timeli- concerned about the anti-Catholic literature that Notre Dame Campus Ministry ness and fairness. Readers may agree or was circulating at that time. He fought against On Friday, after the Mass at Saint Joseph’s Rite of Election and Call to disagree with the letter writers’ opin- this prejudice and defended the faith through High School, I joined Father Richard Warner, ions. Letters must not exceed 250 Continuing Conversion his writings and particularly through the publi- CSC, the director of the Office of Campus On Sunday, I celebrated the Rite of Election words. All letters must be signed and cation of the OSV newspaper. Through the Ministry, and his devoted staff at the University include a phone number and address and Call to Continuing Conversion at St. years, Our Sunday Visitor grew and its mission of Notre Dame for an enjoyable luncheon meet- Matthew Cathedral in South Bend. It was a for verification.We reserve the right to expanded. Today, the OSV publishing division ing. They arranged this luncheon to welcome edit letters for legal and other concerns. beautiful liturgy, as it was last week at the produces six periodicals and hundreds of books, me and to share with me the many programs Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, tapes, software and education materials. It is and activities of campus ministry at Notre Wayne. It is edifying to see so many adults who P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN also the nation’s largest supplier of offering Dame. I enjoyed learning about the liturgical have responded to God’s grace and are prepar- 46856-1169; or e-mail: envelopes. Our Sunday Visitor, a Catholic not- life of the university, the music ministry, the ing to receive the sacraments of initiation at the [email protected] for-profit organization, returns its net earnings many retreats and spiritual programs available Easter Vigil this year. During this Lenten sea- to the Catholic community through its institute. to students, as well as the religious education ISSN 0891-1533 Our diocese has received many generous grants provided for students, including a strong RCIA USPS 403630 for important projects from the OSV Institute program and Confirmation program. I learned RHOADES, PAGE 5 MARCH 7, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Pope prays for victims of massive earthquake in Chile

BY JOHN THAVIS

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI prayed for the vic- tims of the massive earthquake in Chile and pledged the assistance of Catholic relief organizations. PUBLIC SCHEDULE OF BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES The pope made the remarks at his noon blessing Feb. 28, the day • March 4-16 — Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with the Equestrian after a magnitude 8.8 quake struck Order of the Holy Sepulchre and Sovereign Order of the South American country, trig- gering giant waves and leaving at least 700 dead. “My thoughts are with Chile and with the populations stricken by the earthquake, which caused great loss of life and terrible dam- age,” the pope said from his apart- ment window above St. Peter’s Square. “I am praying for the victims and am spiritually close to those affected by this serious catastro- phe. For them, I ask God to grant relief of suffering and courage in this adversity. I am sure solidarity will be shown by many, in particu- CNS PHOTO/IVAN ALVARADO, REUTERS lar by church organizations,” he Residents inspect a highway cracked open by a major earthquake, near said. the epicenter in Pelluhue, Chile, Feb. 28. A magnitude 8.8 earthquake, Chile was moving about 10,000 troops into affected cities to main- one of the biggest in centuries, struck Chile Feb. 27, killing at least 700 tain order and prevent looting. people and destroyed or badly damaged 500,000 homes. Many stricken towns in central Chile, the worst-hit area, were still and church administrative build- water or telephone service. cut off, so authorities feared the ings were among those damaged Caritas Internationalis reported death toll could climb much high- in the hard-hit city of Concepcion. from its headquarters that er. He said that when the earth- Caritas Chile was mobilizing to Bishop Alejandro Goic quake struck at 3:34 a.m., he respond to the catastrophe, and Karmelic of Rancagua, president thought it would pass like other working with civil authorities to of the Chilean bishops’ confer- previous tremors in Chile. But establish a national help network. ence, said in a message to the after 30 seconds, the quake was The first emergency aid was being country that the still getting stronger, he told the distributed in Maule and Bio-Bio, would mobilize to help meet the Vatican missionary agency Fides. the worst-affected regions, accord- people’s spiritual and material “It was frightening in its inten- ing to a Caritas statement. needs. sity. As it went on, things began to “We are collecting food to be “With the strength of the collapse, the noises grew louder sent immediately to communities Gospel, we are bearers of hope in and the lights went out. I remained which have been most affected by moments of anguish, pain and still in bed. When it was over I the earthquake and where short- devastation. To the public authori- went down to the courtyard and ages are already being reported. CNS PHOTO/IVAN ALVARADO, REUTERS ties, to those working for the state found all the priests. We checked Our own communications network Residents inspect the destruction after a tsunami in Curanipe, Chile, Feb. and to volunteer organizations, we to make sure we were all there and and capacity to offer warehouses 28. The wave was generated by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake a day earli- offer our help,” he said. that no one was harmed,” he said. and points of collection and distri- er that devastated a large portion of central Chile. The temblor, one of A of the Sons of He said the damage in bution are immediately available,” Divine Providence religious order Concepcion was extremely heavy, said Caritas Chile Director the biggest in centuries, killed at least 700 people and destroyed or in Chile, Father Roberto with collapsed houses, fires, Lorenzo Figueroa. badly damaged 500,000 homes. Simionato, reported that churches sunken streets and no electricity, most recent temblor. In the hard- est-hit area, around Linares, Notre Dame students and staff safe after quake in Chile CHILE Chillan and Concepcion, Chile’s second-largest city, people slept in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 BY DENNIS BROWN the MBA program. the people of Chile.” the streets after the disaster. In addition, Chilean-based The university will monitor the In Santiago, the airport members of Notre Dame’s found- situation in coming days to deter- reopened to limited flights Feb. 28 NOTRE DAME — The ing religious community, the mine whether to continue with its middle of the plaza, and the coast- and parts of the subway also were University of Notre Dame has Congregation of Holy Cross, programs in Chile this semester. line and beach have disappeared.” back in service. Government offi- been assured that all students and which has engaged in education Established in 1993, Notre The magnitude 8.8 quake, one cials announced that the school staff members associated with its and pastoral work in the country Dame’s study abroad program in of the eight strongest on record, year, scheduled to start March 1, programs in Chile are accounted for more than 50 years, also are Chile is based in Santiago. struck at 3:34 a.m. local time Feb. would begin a week later. for and safe after an 8.8-magnitude reported to be safe. Students take most of their courses 27. Over the next two days, more President-elect Sebastian earthquake rocked the nation “For the second time this at the Pontificia Universidad than 115 aftershocks measuring Pinera, who was scheduled to take Saturday morning, Feb. 27. semester, we are immensely grate- Catolica, one of the most presti- more than 5.0 were recorded, nine office March 11, toured the disas- Those from Notre Dame ful that Notre Dame students, fac- gious universities in South of them registering more than 6.0. ter area and pledged that the coun- include 19 undergraduate students ulty and staff are safe in the wake America. The strongest earthquake on try would rebuild with “budget and two staff members participat- of a devastating natural disaster,” ACE Chile is an 18-month pro- record, which measured 9.5, reallocations and the solidarity of ing and working in the university’s said Holy Cross Father John I. gram involving teaching for one struck the same area in 1960. the private sector.” study abroad program in Santiago, Jenkins, the university’s president. year at St. George’s College in Although earthquake-prone U.S. Secretary of State Hillary five graduate students involved in “As was the case last month for Santiago, certification in teaching Chile has upgraded its infrastruc- Clinton, who began a five-day Notre Dame’s Alliance for Haitians after an earthquake hit English as a new language and ture over the years to withstand Latin American tour March 1, was Catholic Education program in that nation, the prayers of the Spanish language immersion. tremors, bridges collapsed and expected to spend March 2 in Santiago, and a staff member from Notre Dame family now are with highways crumpled during the Chile. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 7, 2010 Conference final Professor Janet Smith to speak at Marriage and Family Conference schedule released BY LISA EVERETT tion and sup- vision that works for reaching out The Office of Family Life has released the complete porting NFP. to women. The vision is largely and final schedule for its inaugural Every year sem- that we address the multiple Diocesan Marriage and Family Conference: NOTRE DAME — Final prepa- inarians are needs that a woman has — mate- rations are under way for the more zealous rial and educational and ultimate- 9 a.m. — Registration and continental breakfast upcoming Diocesan Marriage and about the life ly, spiritual. The results of the 10 a.m. — Welcome, Fred and Lisa Everett Family Conference on Saturday, issues and sexu- WCC are phenomenal — success — Plenary Session One: The Vocation of Marriage, Bishop March 20, at the Notre Dame al morality. breeds success! Conference Center. Professor Kevin C. Rhoades PROFESSOR Janet Smith will be one of the TC: Which TC: What connection do you see 10:50 a.m. — Break main speakers at the day-long JANET SMITH 11:15 a.m. — Workshop Session One: Introduction to the arguments, between the Church’s teaching on event, delivering a keynote pres- insights or evi- sexuality and the challenge to build Theology of the Body, Lisa Marino; Dealing with Infertility entation on “Life-Giving Love” dence do people seem to find most a culture of life? in Marriage, Dave and Suzy Younger; Marriage and Finances: and an after-dinner address on persuasive? Smith: Teaching and living by Setting a Solid Foundation, Harry Verhiley; Parenting “Seeking Holiness in Marriage Smith: The social science data the Church’s teaching on sexuali- Teenagers in the Virtues, Cindy Black; La Vocación al and Family Life.” Professor on the connection between con- ty is the only way to build the Matrimonio, Father Glenn Kohrman Smith holds the Father Michael J. traception, unwed pregnancy, culture of life, to build a civiliza- 12:05 p.m. — Lunch McGivney Chair of Life Ethics at STI’s, abortion, divorce and tion of love. Harry Knox, 12:55 p.m. — Plenary Session Two: Life-Giving Love, Professor Sacred Heart Major Seminary in is powerful. The fact that President Obama’s advisor on Janet E. Smith Detroit. She is the author of couples who use NFP almost Faith-Based Initiatives, accused “Humanae Vitae: A Generation 2 p.m. — Break never divorce provokes many to Pope Benedict of “hurting people Later” and editor of “Why 2:25 p.m. — Workshop Session Two: Building a Culture of Life take a look at NFP. The evidence in the name of Jesus.” How blind Humanae Vitae Was Right: A of the bad health risks of contra- can one be! If people were living through the Theology of the Body, Tom and Mary Akre; Reader.” Smith also has two new ception including increased inci- by the Church’s teaching on sex- NaProTechnology: New Hope for Couples with Infertility, books — one on bioethics enti- dence of breast cancer is unnerv- uality — say just one of them, Brad Ferrari, M.D. and Mary Ramsey, PA; Communication tled “Life Issues, Medical ing. The evidence that hormonal the teaching that sex outside of and Intimacy in Marriage, Lisa Everett; Challenges in the Choices, Questions and Answers contraceptives impacts how marriage is irresponsible, First Years of Marriage, John and Monica Sikorski; La for Catholics,” and “The Right to males respond to females and exploitative, unloving and thus Teología del Cuerpo, Margarita Rodriguez Privacy.” how females respond to males — immoral. Think how the world 3:15 p.m. — Break She speaks nationally and to the point of which individuals would change! No babies born to 3:40 p.m. —Workshop Session Three: Theology of the Body: internationally on Catholic teach- they prefer as mates, is striking. poor struggling single mothers, What the Pope Couldn’t Say, Father Bob Lengerich; Spiritual ing on sexuality and bioethics, People seem to like my argument no poor struggling single mothers and currently is serving a second that “Green Sex is Best”: contra- trapped in poverty, no lonely men Parenthood, Bill and Elizabeth Kirk; Communication and term as a consultor to the Intimacy in Marriage, Lisa Everett; Pearls of Wisdom: What ceptives leave a huge carbon living apart from their children, Pontifical Council for the Family. footprint and they are damaging no abortions, no STI’s ... I could 46 Years of Marriage Have Taught Us, Dan and Annette Over 1 million copies of her talk, to the environment. And, of go on and on and on. Stobierski; Comunicación en el Matrimonio, Fred Everett “Contraception: Why Not?” have course, John Paul II’s theology of 4:30 p.m. — Day conference concludes been distributed via audiotape or the body provides the ultimate 5 p.m. — Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Bishop John CD. Today’s Catholic recently arguments — the arguments from To register for the March 20 confer- M. D’Arcy interviewed Smith in anticipation the very nature of the human per- ence, go online to ww.cce.nd.edu 6:15 p.m. — Social with cash bar opens of her upcoming visit to the dio- son and sexuality. We are meant and click the events calendar. 7 p.m. — Banquet and talk by Professor Smith: Seeking cese. to be affirming gifts to each other You may also register with the Holiness in Marriage and Family Life and contraception stands in the center by mail or fax. The regis- TC: You have been involved in pro- way of making that affirmation. tration fee of $35 per person for To register, please go online to cce.nd.edu and click the events moting the Church’s vision of sexuali- the day conference includes the calendar. The registration fee of $35 per person for the day confer- ty for over a quarter of a century, TC: While at Notre Dame, you also plenary and workshop sessions, ence includes conference materials, continental breakfast, a boxed beginning when you were on the fac- founded the Women’s Care Center — conference materials, continental lunch and afternoon snacks. The evening banquet is an additional ulty at Notre Dame in the 1980s. which has now grown to over a dozen breakfast, a boxed lunch and $25 per person. Please indicate your workshop preferences in order Have you seen a change in the level centers and spread to other states. To afternoon snacks. The evening to assist in guaranteeing proper room space. College or graduate stu- of receptivity to the Church’s vision what do you credit this phenomenal banquet is an additional $25 per dents are welcome to attend any of the plenary or workshop sessions during that period? growth and success? person. College or graduate stu- at no cost. Smith: Yes, over the years the Smith: I credit it to Ann dents are welcome to attend any crowds certainly get bigger at all Manion, her “imperialist” ten- of the plenary or workshop ses- my talks! I get fantastic feedback dencies and brilliant management sions at no cost. For more infor- from those who hear the talks of the WCC and, of course, the mation, you may call the Notre and am always amazed at how staff she has assembled and that Dame Conference Center at (574) many college students have heard has been with her for years. The 631-6691 or the Office of Family the CD. Someone is doing a good vision of the care center was Life at (574) 234-0687. job of getting the CDs out there. solid — it was the result of many Certainly more and more priests good people in addition to are preaching against contracep- myself, and it has proven to be a

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BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN C. Wester of Salt Lake City and agencies in Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Phoenix have been forced to Galveston-Houston. They chair the reduce health insurance benefits WASHINGTON (CNS) — As USCCB committees on Domestic for their own workers because of Democratic and Republican lead- Justice and Human Development, reduced donations. ers gathered in Washington for a on Migration and on Pro-Life “There are many issues associ- health care summit convened by Activities, respectively. ated with healthcare reform that President Barack Obama, the U.S. “It is time to set aside partisan divide us as a nation, but one that bishops and other Catholic leaders divisions and special-interest pres- can unite us all; healthcare reform urged all parties to commit them- sures to find ways to enact genuine is essential to the reduction of selves to healthcare reform that is reform,” the bishops said. “We poverty in America,” he said. “As affordable, accessible and protects encourage the administration and the leading voice in the mission to the life and dignity of every per- Congress to work in a bipartisan reduce poverty throughout the son. manner marked by political country, we see fixing the nation’s In a Feb. 24 letter to congres- courage, vision and leadership.” healthcare system as integral to our sional leadership, the chairmen of But they stressed that any final overall efforts.” three committees of the U.S. plan must “respect the consciences In a letter that appeared as a Conference of Catholic Bishops of providers, taxpayers, purchasers full-page ad in The Hill newspaper asked for “genuine healthcare of insurance and others, not violate Feb. 24, thousands of members CNS PHOTO/JASON REED, REUTERS reform that will protect the life, them” and said it should be “truly and leaders of U.S. faith communi- dignity, consciences and health of universal and not be denied to The title cover for healthcare documentation belonging to U.S. Rep. ties urged Obama and Congress to all.” those in need because of their con- David Camp, R-Mich., is shown on the table to a bipartisan meet- “complete the task at hand on Similar messages came from dition, age, where they come from ing with President Barack Obama and lawmakers to discuss health behalf of the millions who are left the president of Catholic Charities or when they arrive here.” reform legislation at Blair House in Washington Feb. 25. The U.S. bishops out and left behind in our current USA and from a coalition of “We will continue to work vig- and other Catholic leaders urged all parties to commit themselves to healthcare system.” Christian, Muslim, Buddhist and orously to advance true healthcare health care reform that is affordable, accessible and protects the life and “Let us not delay healthcare Jewish leaders, including many reform that ensures affordability dignity of every person. justice any longer,” they wrote. Catholics. and access, keeps long-standing “This is your moment for political The bishops’ letter, released a prohibitions on abortion funding, courage, vision, leadership and day before the summit, reiterated upholds conscience rights, and services, despite suggestions by health plans that cover elective faith. We urge you to take heart many of the points made in earlier addresses the health needs of some political leaders to the con- abortions. ... The bill requires each and move meaningful healthcare USCCB messages about healthcare immigrants,” the bishops said. trary.” American purchasing such a plan reform forward.” reform, calling for a prohibition on “Dialogue should continue and “While the Senate bill includes to make a separate payment to the The letter was signed by more federal funding of abortion, protec- no legislation should be finalized some language limiting the direct insurer every month, solely to pay than 4,000 individuals, 58 national tion of conscience rights and guar- until and unless these basic moral use of tax credits to subsidize for other people’s abortions.” religious organizations, more than antees that immigrants will have criteria are met,” they added. abortion coverage, it still violates Father Larry Snyder, president 80 regional and state faith organi- access to the reformed healthcare In a clarification issued late long-standing federal precedent on of Catholic Charities USA, said in zations, and 26 national faith lead- system. Feb. 26, the USCCB said the abortion funding in two ways,” a Feb. 25 statement that the sum- ers. The letter was signed by Senate healthcare reform bill — on said Richard Doerflinger, associate mit participants must “recognize Among the Catholic signers Bishops William F. Murphy of which Obama’s reform proposal is director of the USCCB pro-life the implications of inaction” as were the Network national Rockville Centre, N.Y., and John based — “clearly expands abortion secretariat. they seek “a bipartisan pathway to Catholic social justice lobby, “First, the Senate’s abortion reform our broken healthcare sys- Maryknoll Sisters, Mercy language limits only use of tax tem.” Associates, National Advocacy credits for abortion in qualified “People throughout our country Center of Sisters of Good for the Knights and Ladies of the health plans, not other funding in are burdened by healthcare costs, Shepherd, Ursuline Sisters, School RHOADES Orders of the Holy Sepulchre and the bill,” he said. “Second, the pushing a new generation of Sisters of Notre Dame, Sisters of Malta on a pilgrimage to the Holy Senate’s language on tax credits Americans into poverty,” he said. Mercy and Adorers of the Blood CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 Land this Lent. Though I would still allows subsidies for overall Father Snyder noted that of Christ. not have made this commitment during this time if I had known son, let us continue to pray for that I would be transferred to a these brothers and sisters who will new diocese, I felt it was impor- soon join us at the Lord’s altar. tant that I be faithful to this com- May their spiritual preparation mitment. I will be leaving on during Lent be fruitful! March 4 and returning on March 16. We will be visiting the holy All Saints Congratulations Lady sites of our faith in Israel and . Please pray for me and all Knights the other pilgrims during these Congratulations to the Bishop Religious Goods days. I will be praying for all of Luers Girls Basketball team on you and offering the Holy winning the semi state basketball Sacrifice of the Mass for the faith- championship on Feb. 27. 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The news of the Holy PRIEST CARRIES BODY TO BE BURIED AT MASS GRAVE SITE Cross brother’s Oct. 17 canoniza- (CNS) — In tion, one of six announced by Pope order to realize their full potential, Benedict XVI Feb. 19, was met people need to listen to others and with elation by the members of the especially to God, Pope Benedict church in Montreal. “The XVI said. “Man is not perfect in announcement of the canonization himself; man needs relationships, of Brother Andre is the best thing he is a being in relation” to others, that could have happened this year he said Feb. 27 at the end of his for the church of Montreal,” annual Lenten retreat. The pope and Cardinal Jean-Claude Turcotte said top Vatican officials took part in a in a statement. “I have always been weeklong retreat at the Vatican, impressed by this man, both a hum- which was led this year by Salesian ble man and a visionary, a man of Father Enrico dal Covolo. The deep faith, an example of determi- priest offered talks and meditations nation still relevant today in 2010. on the priesthood in the 21st centu- “For us, he is a symbol of victory. It ry. At the end of the spiritual exer- is like winning a gold medal at the cises, held in the Redemptoris Olympics,” the cardinal said later. Mater Chapel of the Apostolic “His sainthood is important not Palace, Pope Benedict said people only for Catholics, but for all peo- need the capacity to listen to others, ple who believe in God and who especially to God. “Only in this come to his basilica to find peace, way can one know oneself, only in even if they don’t use the same this way does someone become name for God as we do.” Born himself,” he said. A perfect exam- Alfred Bessette, Brother Andre was ple of how to listen fully to God the founder of St. Joseph’s Oratory with one’s heart is Mary, who was in Montreal, the largest shrine ded- immersed in God’s word, reflected icated to St. Joseph in the world. CNS PHOTO/FELIX EVENS, REUTERS upon it and carried it safely in her The shrine sits atop Mount Royal heart, he said. overlooking the northern half of the A priest helps carry a body at a mass grave in Titanyen, where tens of thousands of peo- city. Two days after Pope ple who died in the earthquake have already been buried, outside Port-au-Prince, . Benedict’s announcement the ora- Maryland bishops tory had no lack of pilgrims filing Everyday dozens of dead people found under rubble or from the general hospital are oppose recognizing past Brother Andre’s tomb. buried at the site. same-sex unions from Pope offers prayers for other states Mexican officials tap have its contributions moved (in Lady of the Lake University in San Iraq, asks government Haiti) through groups that are Antonio. Registration information ANNAPOLIS, Md. (CNS) — Caritas Haiti to deliver transparent, efficient and can work is available at Maryland’s Catholic bishops took to protect minorities quickly upon the arrival of the www.usccb.org/romanmissal. “strong exception” to a Feb. 24 more earthquake aid assistance,” he said. Topics to be covered include the opinion by Maryland’s attorney VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope historical and theological context of CITY (CNS) — The general stating that state agencies Benedict XVI said that during his the new missal; the role of the priest Mexican government has tapped should recognize same-sex mar- weeklong Lenten retreat he fre- Workshops scheduled celebrant in both proclaiming and Caritas Haiti to deliver at least 20 riages performed in other states. quently prayed for all the victims singing the texts; the impact of percent of the more than 4,000 to train priests, diocesan “We trust our legislature and the of violence in Iraq, especially change on both priests and laypeo- tons of relief supplies it is trans- people of Maryland will also members of the country’s leaders on new missal ple; and suggested strategies for porting to earthquake-shaken object, and will act accordingly to Christian minority. “I learned with implementing the missal locally. deep sadness of the recent killings Haiti. A Feb. 26 statement from WASHINGTON (CNS) — counteract this opinion,” said a of Christians in Mosul and I fol- Cancun-based Caritas Quintana Registration is now open for a joint statement released Feb. 24 lowed with deep concern the other Roo said Caritas Haiti and its local series of workshops to help prepare Kenyan president assures signed by Archbishop Edwin F. episodes of violence perpetrated chapters would deliver more priests and diocesan leaders for O’Brien of Baltimore, Archbishop in the martyred Iraqi land, harm- Mexican aid in Haiti than any implementation of the revised Catholics that abortion Donald W. Wuerl of Washington ing defenseless people of different organization other than the Roman Missal. The 22 workshops will remain illegal and Bishop W. Francis Malooly of religions,” the pope said Feb. 28, Haitian government. “This is an will take place in each of the Wilmington, Del., whose dioceses the day after his retreat ended. important gesture of confidence nation’s 15 regions beginning in NAKURU, (CNS) — all include parts of Maryland. The Speaking after reciting the and backing from the Mexican April and continuing into Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki statement was released by the Angelus with visitors gathered in government, the (Mexican) November. They are sponsored by assured the Catholic Church that Maryland Catholic Conference, the St. Peter’s Square, including a Foreign Relations Secretariat and the U.S. bishops’ Committee on abortion will remain illegal despite public policy arm of the state’s group of Iraqi refugees, the pope Mexico’s navy for the work of the Divine Worship and the Federation contrary statements by members of bishops, based in Annapolis. told Iraqi Christians, “Do not tire (Mexican bishops’ social min- of Diocesan Liturgical the country’s parliament drafting a Attorney General Douglas Gansler of being a leaven of good for the istry) alliance,” the statement said. Commissions, in cooperation with new constitution. Addressing the issued the opinion on same-sex country to which you have fully That alliance includes Caritas the National Organization for congregation in Christ the King marriage in response to a legisla- belonged for centuries.” As Iraq Mexico, the Association of Continuing Education of Roman Cathedral Feb. 26 during the instal- tor’s request he look into a question prepared for legislative elections Mexican Food Banks, Caritas Catholic Clergy and the National lation of Bishop Maurice Muhatia some say in unclear in state law. March 7 and continued attempting Haiti and Caritas distribution net- Association of Pastoral Musicians. Makumba of Nakuru, the president Maryland is one of 41 states with a to consolidate peace and democra- works. The amount of aid deliv- Each seminar will be staffed by said he opposed efforts to legalize statute that defines marriage as only cy, the pope called on civil author- ered to Caritas Haiti by the either Msgr. Anthony Sherman, abortion and would not support any between a man and a woman. ities “to make every effort to give Mexican government is expected executive director of the divine draft of the constitution that includ- Measures to allow same-sex mar- security to the population and, to increase, said Alejandro de worship secretariat, or Father ed language legalizing the proce- riages in Maryland have failed, particularly, to the most vulnera- Hoyos, director general of Caritas Richard Hilgartner, associate direc- dure. The proposed constitution although the state’s lawmakers ble religious minorities.” The Quintana Roo. “As we advance in tor. A second speaker will be either will be subject to a nationwide ref- have extended some benefits to pope also asked the international the distribution (of aid) they con- Brian Reynolds, chancellor and erendum in June. Cardinal John same-sex couples. Although it will community to help Iraq build “a tinue putting more of the aid in chief administrator of the Njue of Nairobi, who celebrated the not change state law, Gansler’s future of reconciliation and jus- our hands,” de Hoyos told Archdiocese of Louisville, Ky.; installation Mass, told Kibaki that opinion can guide Maryland offi- tice.” As the pope spoke, Catholic Catholic News Service by tele- Dolly Sokol, director of develop- the Church will reject the constitu- cials. The attorney general’s office, and Orthodox Christians in Mosul phone from the Haitian capital of ment of the Archdiocese of Santa tion if it would allow abortion to be for example, can defend a state and the surrounding province Port-au-Prince, where he is assist- Fe, N.M.; or Peter Zografos, direc- legalized. “It is wrong for the con- agency in court for recognizing a marched for peace and govern- ing with the aid distribution. “The tor of campus ministry and an stitution to abandon fundamental same-sex marriage from another ment protection in northern Iraq. Mexican government is trying to adjunct faculty member at Our moral values which were respected state. MARCH 7, 2010 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

passage from his episcopacy on St. Paul of the Cross hosts Sunday evening. Holy Cross Father parish mission Ken Molinaro, assistant provincial of the Congregation of Holy Cross, COLUMBIA CITY — St. Paul of and Holy Cross Father Peter Jarret, the Cross will host its parish mis- religious superior to Holy Cross sion titled “Meeting Christ Through ROUND THE IOCESE priests and brothers on the campus the Sacraments” from March 6-11 A D of Notre Dame, will offer reflec- at 7 p.m. each evening. The mission tions on the subsequent evenings. will feature Passionist Father Prayer and song will precede Arthur Carillo as speaker. There GAME NIGHT POPULAR AT ST. CHURCH each reflection. Tuesday evening will be children’s activities and will also include the sacrament of childcare will be available. St. Paul Reconciliation following Father Parish is located at 315 S. Line St. Jarret’s remarks. In addition, time in Columbia City. has been set aside for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in conjunc- Sacred Heart to host tion with the retreat. On Sunday, Adoration will take place from parish mission 1:30-4:30 p.m. and on Monday and WARSAW — Msgr. James Wolf Tuesday, Adoration will immedi- and the parishioners of Sacred ately follow the 8:30 a.m. Mass Heart Parish will host a Lenten lasting until noon. parish mission entitled “The Doors In preparing for this retreat, to Christ are Wide Open,” March Father Molinaro offers, “Our lives 14-18. Each session will include can so easily become preoccupied prayer and renewal to prepare for with the cares and concerns of the Easter. day that we fail to see or recognize All evening sessions will begin God’s abiding presence. God’s love at 7 p.m. in the church and will is steadfast, loving us more than we include the following themes and realize or could ever imagine.” speakers: Father Molinaro goes on to • Sunday, March 14 — “The explain, “God is continually invit- Doors to Christ are Open to All,” ing us into ever greater awareness, a presented by Meg Hanlon, theology consciousness of who we are in department head at Bishop Luers God’s sight. This awareness is the High School. very essence of prayer. The invita- • Monday, March 15 — tion in this Lenten season is to open “Loving God with our Whole ourselves to see more clearly God’s Minds,” presented by Msgr. Bill steadfast love in our life and to Schooler, pastor of St. Pius X enter more fully into this loving Parish in Granger. relationship with God.” • Tuesday, March 16 — “Loving PROVIDED BY JOEL BRITO This retreat is open to all. Child God with our Whole Souls,” pre- St. Francis Xavier Church, Pierceton, hosted its second game night on Saturday, Feb. 20, care will be available. For more sented by Father Bob Lengerich, information, please contact the associate pastor of St. Pius X Parish due to the popularity of January’s game night when Father Dale Bauman, pastor, showed parish office at (574) 272-3113. in Granger. a card trick to begin the evening. Parishioners, friends, and even Father Dale came for a • Wednesday, March 17 — Ostroganai selected for “Loving God with our Whole night of euchre and “Apples to Apples” board game. Participants carried in food to share. Hearts,” presented by Father Bill The gift card winners of the evening were Chris Lemmon at “Apples to Apples” and CLINIC advisor committee Kummer, pastor of St. Michael FORT WAYNE — Luz Ostrognai, Parish in Plymouth. Father Dale Bauman at euchre. an immigration counselor at • Thursday, March 18 — “Going Catholic Charities of Fort Wayne- Forth from Eucharist to Love Our South Bend has been selected to Neighbor as Ourselves,” presented fitness instructor and family-friend- St. Bernard Parish offers be on Monday, Tuesday, and serve on the Diocesan Advisory by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the ly entertainment by the Music Wednesday beginning at 9 a.m. at Committee (DAC) of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Machine. Massage therapists will Lenten mission the Hall, 595 Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Bend. be available before and after the S. Huntington St. in Wabash. These (CLINIC) from 2010 through 2012. The morning sessions will be walk. Clients and staff of the fol- WABASH — St. Bernard Church, sessions will be presented by corner of Cass and Sinclair streets. Ostrognai was selected among a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and lowing benefiting agencies will Jennifer Kohrman, associate direc- group of nominees from diverse Thursday at 9 a.m. in the gathering also be participating: Center for the in Wabash will host a Lenten parish tor of diocesan Office of Spiritual mission, “Take This Moment,” backgrounds. space in church. These sessions will Homeless, Habitat for Humanity of Development and Evangelization. The committee works to resolve be presented by Linda Furge, pro- St. Joseph County, Hannah’s March 7-10. All evening sessions will begin at 7 p.m. in the church, the many issues affecting immigrant gram developer for the Office of House, Hope Ministries, Indiana Bishop D’Arcy and Holy communities across the country. Spiritual Development and Legal Services, Inc., St. Vincent de and include the following themes and speakers: Cross priests to lead Evangelization and Natalie Paul Society of St. Joseph County Lampen Lecture Series Kohrman, director of the diocesan and Youth Service Bureau of St. • Sunday, March 7, “Take This Christ the King Parish Office of Spiritual Development Joseph County. Moment to Pray” presented by continues examination of and Evangelization. Funds raised are tax deductible Father Tom Shoemaker, pastor of retreat and can be designated to support a St. Jude in Fort Wayne. sustainability • Monday, March 8, “Take This SOUTH BEND — The episcopal particular agency, or shared DONALDSON — Ancilla College Annual 5K walk for Moment to Strengthen Our Faith” motto of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, amongst the seven local benefiting biology instructor Dan Clampitt presented by Father Bill Kummer, “His steadfast love endures forev- homeless to benefit St. agencies. Online credit card dona- was the guest speaker for the latest pastor of St. Michael Parish in er,” (Psalm 118 and 136) is the tions can be made on the walk Web edition of the Lampen Lecture Joseph County agencies Plymouth. theme for the upcoming parish site, www.homewardboundindi- Series, held at the PHJC Ministry • Tuesday, March 9, “Take This retreat of Christ the King in South SOUTH BEND — The Homeward ana.org. Center in Donaldson. Moment to Forgive” presented by Bend. The retreat will take place in Bound Walk involves 11 major Admission cost is $5 for indi- His presentation, “Sustainability: Bishop Emeritus John M. D’Arcy. the church on March 14-16, begin- cities throughout the state “uniting viduals who aren’t fundraising for Imperative for Survival,” took a The sacrament of Reconciliation ning at 7 p.m. each evening. to provide housing and fight home- the walk. Pay online via the regis- darker viewpoint on sustainability will be celebrated this evening. In choosing this particular Scripture lessness in Indiana” and is a project tration tab or on the day of the walk than those who have presented • Wednesday, March 10, “Take to be his motto, Bishop D’Arcy of the Indiana Association for at the registration table. A T-shirt before him. This Moment to Love” presented explains on the diocesan Web site, Community Economic and entrance into a prize drawing The series was designed to by Father Glenn Kohrman, pastor “‘His steadfast love endures forever’ Development (IACED). will be given to individuals who combine the universality of the of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, expresses briefly an ideal, a program of The eighth annual event for St. raise $125 or more. Catholic Church, the international Elkhart. Mass will be celebrated. life, the spirit of the one who selects it. Joseph County will be held Sunday, More information can be character of the Poor Handmaids There will be refreshments It is also a call to the Church and to April 25, starting and finishing at obtained by visiting the walk Web of Jesus Christ, who sponsor served in the school basement of every person to be reminded of God’s the College Football Hall of Fame, site, www.homewardboundindi- Ancilla College, and the Earth Zahn Hall following each evening’s steadfast love even in the midst of pain with registration opening at 1 p.m. ana.org or contacting walk chair, Charter to promote thinking service except for Tuesday. and sorrow.” and the walk beginning at 2 p.m. Dee Dee Sterling, at (574) 631- beyond one’s own experiences “Mornings of Reflection” will Bishop D’Arcy will further offer There will be light refreshments, a 9927. his reflections on this cornerstone and interests. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC MARCH 7, 2010 State proposal aimed at Gail Walton, director of immigration enforcement fails music at Basilica of the license, go on to universities and Comprehensive reform contribute to the country that has Sacred Heart, dies needed on federal level become their home,” said Sister NOTRE DAME — Gail Walton, INDIANA Durliat. “They will be able to director of music at the INDIANAPOLIS — Church offi- find employment with just University of Notre Dame’s cials breathed a sigh of relief as a CATHOLIC wages. They will be able to live Basilica of the Sacred Heart, died state proposal aimed at cracking without the constant fear of the Feb. 26 at the Indianapolis down on undocumented immi- CONFERENCE possible deportation.” University Medical Center after a grants failed to pass the Indiana Immigration attorney Angela long illness. General Assembly this year. BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER Adams, an associate at Lewis- Walton had served as director “We were very concerned Kappes Indianapolis law firm, of music in the basilica since about the harmful affects the has been actively lobbying in 1988, directing the Notre Dame undocumented alien bill, Senate ed face in their attempt to opposition to state-level immigra- Liturgical Choir as well as the Bill 213, would have had on become legal citizens. tion reform. “We need realistic, Basilica Schola, which she countless families and children “People have begun to see the long-term solutions at the federal founded in 1989. had it passed,” said Glenn Tebbe, need for comprehensive immigra- level,” said Adams. “State law- Walton held degrees from Indiana Catholic Conference tion reform not because of elo- makers should not be involved Westminster Choir College and executive director. “Church lead- quent words, but because they itself in comprehensive immigra- the Eastman School of Music, ers in Indiana and nationally have met someone who had no tion reform just for the reason where she earned the doctor of want immigration reform, but it they are frustrated with the feder- musical arts degree in organ per- hope of changing their immigra- GAIL WALTON needs to be comprehensive and tion status,” said Benedictine al government’s failure to act.” formance. The Eastman School She explains that part of the addressed at the federal level. Sister Karen Durliat, director of also awarded her the prestigious “A perfectionist, Gail would Senate Bill 213, which focused Guadalupe Center in problem with immigration law as Performer’s Certificate in Organ. is “the law itself prevents people settle for nothing less than the on enforcement, would have only Huntingburg, a ministry of the Before joining the basilica staff, best, not only in her own organ made the problem worse rather Diocese of Evansville serving the from doing the right thing.” she taught organ at Goshen Adams said changes in immi- playing and in that of her stu- than addressing the root of the Hispanic community. “It’s easy College. dents, but also in the Notre Dame problem — a broken federal to demonize someone as a law- gration law, which address a In addition to her work and solution to the problem, would Liturgical Choir which sings reg- immigration system.” breaker until you meet them face ministry at the basilica, Walton ularly at the Sunday 10 a.m. Tebbe said, “Immigration to face and hear their story. It include: 1) eliminating the visa performed throughout the backlogs; 2) improving enforce- Mass, and in the Basilica reform must include a reason- only seems to be at that point that Midwestern and Schola,” Father Rocca said. able, legal pathway for the we can reflect on our inability to ment at the border; 3) allowing played concerts in the German immigrants with qualifying fami- “During the eight years that the undocumented, many of whom ‘throw the first stone’ because I cities of Bonn, Heidenheim, 10 a.m. Mass was televised to a have gone through all the legal dare to say that we have all bro- ly members or job offers, to pay Mainz and Rottenburg/Neckar in a fine for immigration violations, national audience on the steps in applying for citizenship ken a civil law sometime in our the summer of 1991. In the sum- Hallmark Channel, Gail became a visas, but who have had to wait life (be it driving too fast or and grant them a visa; 4) updat- mer of 1995, she took the Notre ing outdated visa quota systems; recognized friend to many of the years or in some cases nearly going through a red light that was Dame Liturgical Choir on a tour 1,700,000 viewers who tuned decades to get.” not operating correctly). And, we and 5) allowing shorter visa wait of , giving performances in times for highly skilled, profes- into the basilica every week.” How long does it take to probably broke the law with less Florence, , Assisi and According to Father Rocca, become a U.S. citizen? The impelling reasons than the causes sional workers. Rome. She frequently played In January, the U.S. Catholic Walton also worked with numer- answer all depends on the appli- that have driven immigrants to dual recitals with her husband, ous couples in preparing their cants’ country of origin, the pref- cross deserts and rivers as a last Conference of Bishops launched organist and Notre Dame music an immigration reform Web site marriages, assisted grieving fami- erence category of the applicant. chance for their families to sur- professor Craig Cramer. lies with funerals of loved ones Family-sponsored Mexican vive. called Justice for Immigrants to “A gifted organist and choral educate and rally support for and provided music for numerous immigrants who applied in Oct. “Immigration laws have been conductor, Gail always strove for liturgies for the Congregation of 1, 1992 qualifying in the first broken for so long that we are reform. For details on the bish- musical excellence, whether in ops’ Justice for Immigrants cam- Holy Cross, such as final profes- preference category will be grant- now punishing children of those her organ playing or in choral sions of vows, ordinations, ed a visa this month — an 18- who chose to break a law, or per- paign go to www.justiceforimmi- conducting. Gail was a totally grants.org. jubilees, and the burials of priests year wait. Family-sponsored haps were defrauded when they committed Church musician,” and brothers. immigrants applying from China thought they were paying for said Holy Cross Father Peter “This bright, articulate and or only have to wait six valid visas,” said Sister Durliat. Rocca, rector of the basilica. gracious woman, whose enthusi- years. Employer-sponsored immi- “Children of parents who chose Web resources “She loved the liturgy and her asm, dedication, professionalism, grants applying for visas some- to come to the United States to principal aim was always to lift Indiana Catholic Conference selfless energy, and humility times have a quicker route to citi- give their children a better life minds and hearts to God through enriched beyond measure our zenship, but even professionals are now stuck between countries. www.indianacc.org music and song, both in her stu- Legislative Action Center liturgical life in the basilica and who hold a bachelor’s degree and They don’t know their country of dents and in the worshiping beyond, will be sorely missed,” who are currently employed with origin, perhaps not even the lan- www.indianacc.org click assembly. Gail exposed her choir “Legislative Action Center” Father Rocca said. “May she rest a U.S. company must wait eight guage. Yet, they are graduating members to a wide range of in peace amid the choirs of years before they can get their from schools without the hope of Join the Indiana musical repertoire, from chant Network (I-CAN) at www.indi- angels.” permanent visas. obtaining a driver’s license or and polyphony, to modern A funeral Mass was celebrated These visa wait-time examples getting a job,” said Sister Durliat. anacc.org click “Join I-CAN Church music of a variety of Network” March 2 in the Basilica of the can be found in the March 2010 “We need laws that will styles. Sacred Heart. Visa Bulletin published by the enable immigrants without docu- Forming Consciences for Faithful United States Department of ments to come forward and pay a Citizenship: A Call to Political State which highlights the visa fine for what they have done. Responsibility from the Catholic FREE BOOK Bishops of the United States.   backlog issue. This is only one of Then, they and their children can about many obstacles the undocument- www.faithfulcitizenship.org   work legally, obtain a driver’s  “The Passion”  You have seen the movie, now read what Jesus says about the meaning of His Passion as dictated to Catalina Rivas. •Downtown •Time Corners This 48 page book has the “Imprimatur” and is recommended for meditation. Mrs. Rivas was •East State •Lima Road featured in the recent FOX-TV special, •Glenbrook •Maysville Road “Signs from God” that was broadcast worldwide. To receive this book, send your name and address with $2 for shipping and handling to: Love & Mercy Publications P.O. Box 1160 • Hampstead, NC 28443 MARCH 7, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY Queen of Peace to host RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE mission MISHAWAKA — Queen of Peace Parish will host a parish mission, March 7-12, using the theme “Falling in Love Again.” Speakers and themes include the following: • March 7, Msgr. Bill Schooler on “Passion for Friendship” (Evening Prayer). • March 8, Chris Godfrey, founder of Athletes for Life, on American Choral Music “Passion for Truth” (contemporary Vesper Chorale praise service). performs • March 9, Sister Marie Morgan, with guest artists, the University Arts Chorale a Sister of St. Francis of Perpetual of Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan Adoration and Marian High School, Mishawaka, teacher, on Saturday, March 20, 2010 · 7:30 p.m. “Passion for Family” (Adoration First Presbyterian Church; 333 W. Colfax Ave., South Bend with Benediction). • March 10, Bishop Emeritus John TICKETS: $15 Adults, $12 Seniors, $8 Students/children M. D’Arcy on “Passion for Forgiveness” (Reconciliation service). Tickets available at www.VesperChorale.org and at the door. • March 11, Father Dan Sheidt on “Passion for Life” and Mass. • March 12, “Passion of Christ,” soup supper and Stations of the PROVIDED BY SEN. TOM WYSS Cross. Members of the Indiana Senate and the General Assembly resolved to congratulate Bishop John M. D’Arcy Coffee house event rallies on Tuesday, Feb. 16, “on the occasion of his retirement as 40 Days participants bishop of the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese and thanks SOUTH BEND — The South Bend area 40 Days for Life held a him for his dedication and devotion to the spiritual, emo- coffee house event Feb. 27, at tional and physical well being of the people of his diocese Queen of Peace Parish in Mishawaka. The atmosphere was and the state of Indiana.” The resolution was transmitted geared toward young people and by the Secretary of the Senate to Bishop John Michael featured music and song by Josh Comeau, Jeff Raker and Ben D’Arcy, the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese, and the Modlin. Interspersed with the parishes of St. Vincent de Paul in Fort Wayne, St. Pius X entertainment were brief pro-life comments or presentations by Opportunities for every lifestyle in Granger, Holy Cross in South Bend, St. John the Father Dan Scheidt, Dr. Tom Akre and Campaign Director Mary Baptist in Fort Wayne, and St. Mary of the Assumption, Akre. About 90 people attended Avilla. Bishop D’Arcy is shown with Sen. Tom Wyss. this Culture of Life program. Fort Wayne (260) 447-1591 Kendallville (260) 347-2256 www.lutheranlifevillages.org >_]^#;\ÓY_[dYoM_dZemi

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BY FATHER DARYL RYBICKI which from all eternity stands As always, Jesus is our guide. before the Father in an attitude of During Lent we walk with Jesus’ AND LINDA FURGE More Shared Faith loving submission to his will. In a on His path of humble obedience. humble yet genuine way, every Sharing literature Living our lives with humility and Opening/closing song: priest must aim for a similar iden- can be found at acting with humble obedience is “Blest are They” (Gather tification. www.diocesefwsb.org/OSD counter-cultural in the eyes of the Comprehensive, No. 659); “We world, but in reality it leads us to Are Called” (No. 718) Commentary from Father Daryl Faith unity with Christ and to communi- Opening prayer Rybicki,pastor,Corpus Christi,South ty with the . Bend Gospel he is called to proclaim ing, taking the very nature of a ser- Like Jesus, like Father Daryl, we must all die to ourselves, to our Prayer for Priests Of the many obligations and and preach. In this sense, the priest vant, being made in human like- responsibilities that a priest is truly acts in persona Christi (“in ness. And being found in appear- own self–interests, to our own Gracious and loving God, we ambitions for the sake of the thank You for the gift of our asked to fulfill, perhaps the great- the person of Christ”), who hum- ance as a man, He humbled est challenge flows out of the vow bled Himself in obedience to the Himself and became obedient to Gospel and the people of God. priests. Through them, we experi- And, of course, we are promised ence Your presence in the sacra- or promise of obedience that each Father’s will, “becoming obedient death — even death on a cross!” priest makes on the day of his to death, even death on a cross” — Phil 2:4-8. that our reward for true humility of ments. Help our priests to be spirit and humbleness of action is strong in their vocation. Set their ordination. Kneeling before the for the of all. — Phil 2:8 In this Scripture passage, we bishop, who wraps his hands Like Jesus, the priest, too, must die see that humility can be a very to one day join Christ in giving souls on fire with love for Your glory to God in heaven! people. Grant them the wisdom, around those of the newly- to himself, to his own self-inter- positive way of living in God’s understanding, and strength they ordained, the priest hears: “Do you ests, to his own ambitions for the Holy Spirit. In daily life, true need to follow in the footsteps of promise obedience and respect to sake of the Gospel and the people humility helps us be realistic about Reflection questions me and my successors?” of God. our individual strengths and weak- Jesus. • Why is it so hard to humble While some people may feel nesses. True humility leads to: Inspire them with the vision of ourselves in obedience to God’s that the vow of celibacy or some • Self-confidence and peace: “I Your Kingdom. Give them the True humility will? other promise that a priest must know who I am, and I’m okay words they need to spread the • How do we feel about the make might be the most difficult, In our contemporary culture, with that,” Gospel. Allow them to experience spirit of humility and the actions the promise of obedience looms humility and obedience are not • Joy: “God made me and loves joy in their ministry. Help them to of humbleness? About the virtue large, since it involves a “dying to always considered virtues. In fact, me for who I am,” and become instruments of Your divine and actions of obedience? self” for the sake of the Gospel they are often considered negative • Community: “I’m comfort- grace. • What are some concrete ways and the Kingdom. Jesus outlines traits, things to be avoided. Father able working with others for the We ask this through Jesus we can die to our ambitions for the the plan of discipleship for all Daryl references the Second Letter sake of the Gospel.” Christ, who lives and reigns as our sake of the Gospel? Eternal Priest. Amen. believers, “Whoever wishes to to the Philippians, in which St. In St. Paul’s Letter to the — From the Web site: come after me must deny himself, Paul beautifully defines Jesus’ Philippians, we see that, even in www.catholicdaughters.org take up his cross, and follow me. humility: “Do nothing out of self- the time of the first Christians, the Closing prayer ish ambition or vain conceit, but in For, whoever wishes to save his worldly sense of humility was God of love and mercy, You humility consider others better Excerpt from Pope Benedict XVI’s life will lose it, but whoever loses used as a way to conceal “selfish call us to be Your people; You gift than yourselves. Your attitude his life for my sake and that of the ambition or vain conceit.” We con- us with Your abundant grace. Letter to Priests: should be the same as that of In Jesus, person and mission Gospel will save it.” — Mk 8: trast that to humility in the manner Make us a holy people, radiating Christ Jesus: Who, being in very tend to coincide: All Christ’s sav- 34b–35 of Christ who “made Himself the fullness of Your love. Form us nature God, did not consider ing activity was, and is, an expres- The priest, in the vow of obedi- nothing, taking the very nature of a into a community, a people who equality with God something to be sion of his “filial consciousness” ence, loses his life for the sake of servant.” care, expressing Your compassion. grasped, but made Himself noth- Christ, Christ’s people and the Remind us day after day of our Humbleness and baptismal call to serve, with joy obedience and courage. Teach us how to grow in wisdom and grace and joy When we live in a spirit of in Your presence. Through Jesus in Spiritual pilgrimage with the stations humility, we act with humbleness Your Spirit, we make this prayer. and obedience. Again, we can con- Amen. bless you? trast humbleness in the eyes of the — Called and Gifted for the BY KAY COZAD Prayer: Lord, as You received world (“equality with God some- Third Millennium, “A Prayer,” the help of Simon, open my heart thing to be grasped”) with humble- page v, © 1995, United States oday’s Catholic offers the to the needs of others that I might ness in the eyes of God (“He hum- Catholic Conference, Inc., fifth and sixth Stations of unselfishly assist them with their bled Himself and became obedient Washington, D.C. the Cross as our Lenten daily burdens. Strengthen me to death — even death on a T cross!”) journey continues. spiritually to be a respite for The opening prayer to each those in need. All for Your glory! station is: Amen. “We adore You, O Christ, and Unfolding the we praise you, because by Your The sixth station: holy cross You have redeemed Mystery of Christ: the world.” Veronica wipes the face After reading a meditation of Jesus explaining each step of Christ’s xploring iturgical ime Passion the following traditional As Jesus journeyed toward E L T prayers are recited: Our Father, Calvary, his faced must have been Hail Mary and the Glory Be almost unrecognizable, with its June 14 - 16, 2010 look of suffering and pain. Blood, The fifth station: Simon sweat and tears stained his human skin. But Veronica recognized the of Cyrene carries the cross face of the Divine as she wiped Featuring Keynote Speaker her Lord’s face. When have you Nathan Mitchell As Jesus, weakened by the stopped to see the face of Christ suffering He endured at the hands in another? Pray today that you and Plenary Speakers: of the Roman guards, continues will see the face of Christ in all • Rev. Msgr. Kevin W. Irwin, S.T.D. His journey toward Calvary, a • Fr. Mark Morozowich, SEOD you meet. • Fr. Andrew Ciferni, O.Praem. bystander, Simon, is forced to Prayer: Jesus, by your sweat • Wendy Wright assist Him with the burden of the and blood, my eyes have been Cross. Simon was unwittingly open to Your gift of salvation. pressed into service for our Lord Show me now Your face in my and found great blessing in it. fellow man that I may serve You How have you been pressed into and Your people. With a grateful www.liturgy.nd.edu service for someone who was car- heart I say, amen. rying a heavy burden? How did it MARCH 7, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Msgr. J. William Lester 1919-2010 Family, friends pay respect to a diocesan icon and helping people all the time as BY KAY COZAD AND a good shepherd of souls.” TIM JOHNSON Bishop Estevez recounts how from the age of 15, Msgr. Lester FORT WAYNE — “An icon is had a hand in helping him create a gone.” Those are the words of new life in the U.S. “I will never Father William Peil, retired priest forget how he helped me find a from the Diocese of Gary who house for my family and a job for resides at Saint Anne Home and my dad when all we had was was a good friend of Msgr. J. $150. He was also my confessor William Lester, who died Feb. 20. and advisor in my teens at Central The two friends were bridge part- Catholic. ners in the St. Francis Bridge “He vested me as a priest at the Club. Fort Wayne cathedral and Last week, family, friends and preached my first Mass homily,” former students paid their respects Bishop Estevez continues. “He to this icon who served as princi- even came to help me when I was pal, superintendent, pastor, admin- rector of the major seminary in istrator and much more. Florida and when chosen to be Marcie Hunter, one of Msgr. of Miami, once Lester’s closest remaining rela- again he preached at the first Mass tives, her husband Jim and their I celebrated for family, friends and son Evan will miss their beloved beloved parishioners. cousin and family priest. Hunter’s “To me he deserved to be called grandmother and Msgr. Lester’s ‘Father’ for he excelled in self giv- mother were sisters and raised ing love — a true priestly heart,” their children as single moms. says the bishop. Though Msgr. Lester was raised in Jim Metzler, a parishioner of Gary, Bluffton, she says, became a the Cathedral of the Immaculate home base for these families. Conception in Fort Wayne and Hunter, who was born and friend of Msgr. Lester’s for over raised in Bluffton, recalls their 30 years, enjoyed a dinner routine small close-knit family gathering each Saturday at the Pine Valley in her mother’s home on every Country Club. holiday. Msgr. Lester and his sister Metzler tells Today’s Catholic, Jeanette, who became a Holy “(A) real funny event was when he Cross sister in her 50s after their called me and asked if I wanted to mother died, were like an aunt and go to the ND-Nebraska game. We uncle to Hunter and her sister. took Interstate 69 to the toll road “In the summertimes when I and on to ND. When I got the tick- was little we would go to St. et at the toll road entrance I tried Vincent Villa (Orphanage) when to put it in the center console. It Father Bill was there,” she says, slipped out of my hand and went adding that after they chatted on underneath the console and gone the porch or in the kitchen, they forever. When we got to the toll would go for ice cream. The fami- road exit at Michigan Avenue, I ly would attend plays and musicals told the attendant what happened. the boys at the orphanage per- She saw I had a priest with me and formed as well. “I know he asked Monsignor if that was what enjoyed the kids there,” she says. happened. He immediately said “He loved life,” says Hunter of that she should not believe any- Msgr. Lester. “He would tell jokes thing I said. He had that cherubic and laugh. We loved telling him grin and luckily she knew he was stories of school. ... Education was And she is proud to share that As a student at Central good sense of humor. ... You go to kidding.” his baby. He had such an apprecia- Msgr. Lester gave all the family Catholic, a 1958 graduate, Msgr. him and ask him questions about Another friend and priest, tion for the students.” members including her sister’s and Wolf says that he even shared with everything and anything. He’d try Father Adam Schmitt, retired, tells Following the death of Hunter’s her own children their sacraments. the bishop, that like many students to help you out.” Today’s Catholic: “I have been parents, her home in Bluffton The Monsignor married Hunter he thought of Principal Lester as Bishop Felipe J. Estevez, auxil- blessed to have Msgr. Lester as a became the gathering place for the and her husband in their home an older guy, “but he probably was iary of the Archdiocese of Miami, very good friend for over 30 years remaining family and Msgr. Lester parish of St. Joseph in Bluffton, just a young priest at the time, not met Msgr. Lester as a boy during — in good times and bad times. ... would always be there. “He was the very parish he celebrated his ordained very long.” Operation Peter Pan, when he left We were both part of the Marian the strength and the rock of the first Mass as priest. Bishop John M. D’Arcy asked his home and family in to movement of priests. We were family,” Hunter recalls. “Whether “My mother used to say that it’s Msgr. Wolf and Msgr. Lester to escape the crushing communist both members of our diocesan it was a joyful or disturbing thing such a blessing to have a priest in share the rector, vicar general and reign of Fidel Castro. Msgr. Lester Fatima .” — you called Bill first.” She the family. And I see how greatly chancellor capacities, Msgr. Wolf was instrumental in his relocation Father Schmitt adds, “The recalls with fondness that Msgr. blessed we were to have him in said. The two worked very closely and the two remained friends for school song Monsignor sang for Lester was the first person to visit our family,” she says, adding, “He together on the renovation of the life. seven years at Catholic University her in the hospital after she gave will be greatly missed.” Cathedral of the Immaculate Of his friend Bishop Estevez in Washington, D.C., was Psalm birth to her son. “He was always Msgr. Jim Wolf, pastor of Conception and the clergy abuse says, “Msgr. Lester impressed me 133: ‘How good and joyful it is to there,” she says. Sacred Heart Parish in Warsaw, crisis as well. by his selfless giving, like Jesus he have brothers dwell in unity’ — As the years progressed Hunter knew Msgr. Lester, first as a prin- “One of the things that really did not come to be served but to that was the spirit Monsignor and her family would visit the cipal at Central Catholic, and later impressed me about Monsignor serve. He served many and faith- brought to our priest support group Monsignor wherever he was as co-rector of the Cathedral of the was how intelligent and how well- fully for a long time. He was and to me and thousands of others assigned within the diocese. “He Immaculate Conception and co- read he was,” Msgr. Wolf says. extremely talented and intelligent throughout his life.” was always proud to show us vicar general of the Diocese of He adds, “He was just a good yet at the same time he had such where he was,” she says. Fort Wayne-South Bend. person to be around. He had a common sense in solving conflicts TRIBUTE, PAGE 12 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC MARCH 7, 2010 TRIBUTE Homily for Msgr. J. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 William Lester

Father James Seculoff recalls Mass of Christian Burial, Feb. 25, 2010 meeting Msgr. Lester in 1950. At the time, then-Father Lester was chaplain at St. Francis College. BY BISHOP EMERITUS him if in the restoration we were “Since I lived a block away from JOHN M. D’ARCY honoring Mary sufficiently. the college,” Father Seculoff says, “Bishop,” he said, “the whole “I would serve daily Mass for cathedral is a song to Our Lady.” Father Lester, along with three e was the first priest of These works of art in this other Mass servers. Of the four of this diocese whom I met. Church are sacramentals. The us who served for Father Lester, HThe first among those priest, however, receives a sacra- three became priests — Father Joe beloved priests with whom my ment and is a kind of sacrament. Uecker, Father Tim Hoban and life would be intertwined forever The priest is asked to make pres- myself. Needless to say Monsignor in prayer, and pastoral care for ent Christ — the Good Shepherd was an inspiration to all of us.” our people — priests from whom — to make Him visible, to He adds, “As principal of I would ask so much, whom I become a kind of stained glass PROVIDED BY CHERYL MOWAN would come to love as friends window through which people Central Catholic High School and Msgr. J. William Lester is posed with the Cuban boysin the early 1960s. later superintendent of education and sons, which the Church calls may see the Good Shepherd. Msgr. Lester was a “parent figure” to the boys who lived at St. Vincent the relationship between bishop “I am the Good Shepherd. A for our diocese, he continued to be Villa. an inspiration and source of and priests. It could be said of good shepherd lays down his life encouragement. When I was Msgr. Bill Lester in relationship for the sheep. A hired man, who ordained he immediately treated God will reward Monsignor’s and Betty Owens, became to Christ and to his bishop, what is not a shepherd and whose me as a brother priest.” goodness and his priestly work.” acquainted with Msgr. Lester when Christ said of His apostles, “You sheep are not his own, sees a Msgr. Wolf recalls Msgr. Lester Barbara (Drewery) Smith, a he was assigned at St. Mary’s. She are the ones who stood by me in wolf coming and leaves the as an avid sports fan, “He was a graduate of Central Catholic High says, “What a joyous reunion it my trials.” sheep and runs away. And the White Sox fan,” something that School, who now lives at Lake of must have been when my Mother In those early days working wolf catches and scatters them. through osmosis, became an inter- the Woods in Hudson recalls, and Father welcomed Monsignor together with the good This is because he works for pay est for Msgr. Wolf watching the “Dear Msgr. Lester was principal to heaven! We were parishioners Monsignor, as our staff some- and has no concern for the sheep. White Sox games on television of Central Catholic High School of St. Mary’s Catholic Church times called him, seeing his I am the Good Shepherd, and I with Msgr. Lester at the cathedral when I was a student 1951-1955. when (then) Father Lester was goodness, his high intelligence, know mine and mine know me, rectory. He was my friend and mentor. I assigned to assist Father Dillion. his zest for life, his clear ethical just as the Father knows me and I When Msgr. Wolf was assigned worked in his office my junior and Dad was also custodian of the sense, seeing all the people he will lay down my life for the to Sacred Heart, Warsaw, he had senior years during my study peri- grade school. On one occasion he knew — old and young — often sheep.” — John 10. The hired connections with a parishioner to od. A wonderful person, priest and was chatting with Father about from his days as principal at man works for pay, Bill Lester get tickets to White Sox games and principal was Msgr. Lester. He was Mom’s ‘homemade butterscotch Central Catholic or from the was no hired man. He embraced the two would go to Chicago for that and more — Monsignor made pie.’” Cuban boys whom he welcomed his vocation to make visible the games. a difference at Central Catholic She adds, “By the time the con- and cared for — who came here Good Shepherd. Just as we are Father Peil says he is sure that High School.” versation was complete, Father had without parents — for whom he called to look through the Msgr. Lester will be cheering on Another Central Catholic gra- accepted an invitation to dinner. would be father and mother. appearance of bread and wine Bishop Luers High School sports. date, Merle Giant comments: “In From that day forward we were to Seeing his joyfulness and the and see the Body and Blood of He noted Monsignor was a Luers 1952, I was a senior at Central enjoy his company at our table energy he brought to his ministry Christ — we priests cooperating fan and always went to the games Catholic High School. It was my many times, and he was to enjoy, and to the sound advice he would with grace must make it possible even when the bleachers were dif- duty that year to go to the principal home grown corn on the cob, fresh give — seeing it all and helped for our people to look through us ficult to venture. (Father Lester’s) office each morn- vegetables from the garden and his so much by him — I grew easily and see Christ the Good “He just enjoyed high school ing before school started. I would favorite, butterscotch pie!” to trust him, and love him, and Shepherd who laid down His life basketball and watching the kids,” play reville on the trumpet over the Linda Manske Psota worked at early on I had this thought: for the flock. adds Msgr. Wolf. intercom and Father would make the Cathedral of the Immaculate “Someday, perhaps not too far This kind of love. Total, car- Those comments are echoed by the announcements for the day. Conception in the mid 1980s when away, because he is older than I ing, visible, unselfish even to Fort Wayne resident Rosie This gave us the opportunity to Msgr. Lester and Msgr. Wolf were — I will probably speak at the laying down one’s life must be Scranton: “Msgr. Lester was one have a little conversation each co-rectors of the cathedral. “It was Rite of Christian Burial.” It was a made visible — and the salvation of the most loyal supporters of morning. an honor and a privilege to have painful thought at the time. of souls depends upon it. It is diocesan high school sports that I “After I graduated,” continues worked at the cathedral for And so it has come, much what people hunger for in a have ever seen. He (and, most like- Giant, “I didn’t see Father for Monsignor. He was very energetic later than I first expected. We priest. The people crave a good ly, Msgr. James Wolf) were seen at about 35 years until I happened to and the epitome of a parish priest,” bring him back to the cathedral shepherd, not a hired man — that many Bishop Luers football games see him at the cathedral in Fort she writes. where he was ordained — and is why there is sadness in this ... no matter what the weather. He Wayne in about 1987. I Dennis James, who now resides where he led the restoration of cathedral — we have lost a shep- will definitely be missed.” approached him and asked if he in Palm Bay, Fla., tells Today’s this beautiful house of God. herd after the heart of Christ. Debbie Frazier recalls the last knew who I was. Without hesita- Catholic, “Msgr. Lester was an As I began to prepare, the I think Jesus Christ has given Christmas Eve Mass, when two tion he called me by name. I important part of my life. A few words did not come. So many us this day, the very day after we Masses were celebrated at the couldn’t believe that after all those years ago, when my beloved consultations, so many meetings, priests gathered for our regular same time: “Almost two months years and the thousands of students grandmother passed away, he gra- such a good friendship — how Lenten Day of Prayer — with ago, I was bestowed the honor of he had known he would remember ciously agreed on short notice to does one speak of a priest friend? Archbishop Hughes as preacher being cantor for Msgr. J. William me. I always enjoyed those morn- (celebrate) her funeral Mass and The tears came quickly, tears of — to hear beautiful truths about Lester at St. Patrick Church, ing conversations and it meant a burial. His words and actions pro- mind and heart; the words — two priests: St. Paul and St. John Arcola. ... Father Alex Dadrai was lot to me that he even remembered vided much comfort during a most slowly and with great difficulty. Vianney. We gather one day later (celebrating) Mass in the church them.” difficult time for me and my fami- What can I say about this ster- to ponder the life of a good shep- while Msgr. Lester said Mass in Jerome Welch also recalls ly. In the 15 years or so that I have ling priest, a priest for all sea- herd who made present the gen- our hall. He met with the cantor, Msgr. Lester’s ability to remember known Msgr. Lester, my life has sons, for a homily is not a eulogy erous heart of Christ. organist and altar boy to make sure names: “In 1959, I had a brief visit been enriched by his presence. The — but a reflection on the Sacred And for all of us who knew everything went smoothly. He did with him in his office at Central way he lived his life provided an Mystery, the Mystery of Christ, and loved him, whom he served, not miss a beat during the whole Catholic High School. We talked excellent example for all of us and which is our salvation? A reflec- we are asked to grasp afresh the Mass.” about a teaching position in the his love of God, the Catholic tion on the One in whom we beauty of the priesthood of Christ “I, along with everyone from Catholic schools. Eleven years Church, and his fellow citizens hope and whom we look forward the Good Shepherd, made visible St. Patrick’s Church, Arcola, bid later, he became pastor of St. Jude continues to inspire me. I will miss to meeting, and this Eucharist and present to many in a unique you farewell,” Frazier writes. Church in Fort Wayne. One Msgr. Lester and I thank God for presents a promise of that meet- and beautiful way by our dear “Thank You for gracing us with Sunday he saw me standing in the him and his amazing outlook on ing. It surely is appropriate to Msgr. Bill Lester. your presence at our Christmas back of the church. He approached life.” ponder the place of the priest. As The priest: Called to make Eve Mass, 2009. You will never be me with an extended hand and the Catholics, we are a sacramental present the love of Christ. forgotten.” salutation, “‘Hi Jerry.’ After a lapse Church, the visible is important It is a life of love. Pope John Father Seculoff notes, “Msgr. of 11 years with no contact, how to us. We see here in this beauti- Paul II says the following. Lester always worked. The day of was he able to remember my face ful cathedral the great Catholic “Our priestly life and activity his burial he was scheduled to help and name? Just incredible.” Tradition of making the invisible continue the life and activity of with the penance service at St. Charlyne (Owens) Wirtner Mark Weber contributed to this — visible. Msgr. Lester had a Christ, Himself. Here lies our John’s, New Haven. I pray that recalls that her parents, Charles story. clear sense of this. Once, I asked identity, our true dignity, the MARCH 7, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 were extraordinary and he used them for others. You know, in the ceremony for the ordination of a priest, there are places which touch on the sacrifice that a priest is asked to make. For example, after the priest is called forth by the bishop he stretches out — face down — on the sanctuary, as Msgr. Lester did 65 years ago in this very cathe- dral. Pope John Paul II used to call that gesture “evocative.” Evocative; namely, it evokes meaning and truth. It expresses the totality of the gift and the Litany of Saints is sung over the priest asking for their intercession before the throne of God. Also, in the instruction, the priest is told to place first the KAY COZAD concerns of Christ and not his Bishop D’Arcy offers the homily for his dear friend and colleague Msgr. own. J. William Lester at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Video A third beautiful moment. of this homily can be found at www.TodaysCatholicNews.org. When the bishop gives the priest the chalice filled with wine and source of our joy, the very basis Church and on our diocese, he the paten with the host, symbolic of our life.” — John Paul II, “I was filled with compassion and of the privilege of offering Mass, Will Give You Shepherds.” understanding for those who had he says to the one being ordained, Pope John Paul II speaks of been hurt while resolved that “Understand what you are doing, the priesthood as an “amoris offi- truth would be served and the imitate what you handle, and cium,” an “office of love.” A priesthood of Jesus Christ in this model your life on the Lord’s work of love “the priest, who diocese would be purified. cross.” welcomes the call to ministry, is He was devoid of any small- All these things signify sacri- in a position to make this a lov- ness or meanness. In the consul- fice and unselfishness. ing choice, as a result of which tations concerning the placement MARK WEBER Yet, I do not think Msgr. Bill the Church and souls become his of priests and their transfer, I Bishops and priest celebrants enter the Cathedral of the Immaculate Lester ever thought of his life as first interest, and with this con- never heard one hint of advice Conception at the Mass of Christian Burial for Msgr. J. William Lester. a great sacrifice. He loved it. His crete spirituality he becomes that was self centered. He always song was the song of Mary. As he capable of loving the universal advised what was best for the said of the cathedral — it can be Church and that part of it entrust- Church. said of him — his whole life was ed to him with the deep love of a He served as principal of the diocese. There would be the was appointed as administrator, a song to Mary, a song of thanks- husband for his wife.” St. John Central Catholic when it con- feeling the bishop has sent us his bringing his sharp intelligence giving. “My soul magnifies the Vianney, whose image graces this tained 1,700 students. He worked best. Christ had sent his best. and gracious . Lord, and my spirit rejoices in cathedral, in the year dedicated to with grace with the Sisters of Financial difficulties would be No priest, and I include God my Savior. For He who is him — the Year for Priests — Providence and others. He found addressed. People would be myself, has done more for this mighty has done great things for says, and this is quoted in the sisters for St. Jude’s Parish when greeted. The Parish Council diocese than Msgr. Bill Lester. It me, and holy is His name.” Catechism of the Catholic the Sisters of Providence left. He would begin meeting. Sound could be said of him what St. He was never no — he was Church, “The priesthood is the served two terms as homilies would be given and Paul said of Christ. He was never always yes. love of the heart of Christ.” Superintendent of Schools. He things would settle. Here are the no — he was always yes. Yes to Walker Percy, writer and We know what the Lord said formed the first Diocesan School places, leaving aside St. Thomas, Christ. Yes to his bishop. Yes to philosopher once said to seminar- to Peter before He gave him his Board 40 or 50 years ago. He told Elkhart; and St. Jude’s, Fort those in need. ians, “My hero is the parish mission for souls, “Simon, son of me that in his first assignment at Wayne; and St. Mary’s, As a young seminarian, he priest.” Bill Lester is my hero. John, do you love me?” “Lord, St. Mary’s, Huntington, he was Huntington, where he served in was a Basselin Scholar, that is These priests are my heroes. you know all things; you know asked to be basketball coach. regular assignments as at this someone chosen by his diocese to Yours, too, I think. Let us pray that I love you.” “Bishop, I went to the library and beloved cathedral parish; here are spend an extra year at Catholic that God gives us more like him St. Augustine said of Peter, found books on basketball so I the places where he filled in for a University and receive a master’s and like these priests who are that Christ asked him about his could do it well.” month, or two months, or some- degree in philosophy. But he was here to pray for their beloved love and then gave him a work to Msgr. Lester and his beloved times over a year, settling the happiest in this diocese, totally brother. do. This unselfish love, which we White Sox. He loved going to waters, bringing people together, devoted to his brother priests and Safe home, dear Bill, safe priests and bishops are called to high school football and basket- restoring trust in the diocese and to the people. What a joy it was home. May the angels lead you give to our people, is reflected in ball games, down to Indianapolis the bishop, always putting his to meet him. His clock always into paradise, may the martyrs a beautiful article written by Pope with Msgr. Wolf to follow Bishop own will in second place; a heal- seemed at high noon. His gifts receive you at your coming. Benedict XVI when he was a Luers in their various champi- ing, loving, pastoral hand. young professor of theology at onship endeavors. But how can I • St. Aloysius, Yoder the University of Regensburg in possibly do justice to his role at • St. Michael, Waterloo . Here is what he wrote filling-in in times of need? At a • St. Matthew Cathedral so long ago, and what we have time of the severe shortage of Parish, South Bend seen lived in his life and the life priests, when a parish would be • St. Jude, South Bend of his predecessor, Pope John in difficulty: perhaps a beloved • Queen of Angels, Fort Wayne Paul II, and what all of us priests priest had died, as in the case St. • St. Joseph, Fort Wayne are called to and what the people Matthew’s, South Bend, and • St. Patrick, Fort Wayne expect of us and rejoice when Bishop Crowley. Maybe a priest • St. Therese, Fort Wayne they find it in us. New Testament had left the priesthood or had • Queen of Angels, Fort ministry “rests on the existential been asked to leave and a parish Wayne, for the second time posture of the servant who has was divided. In two cases, reli- • St. Joseph, Fort Wayne, for learned how to allot second place gious congregations, the second time to his own will in favor of the and Missionaries of the Precious • St. Adalbert, South Bend will of the person to whom he Blood, had given up the care of • St. Rose of Lima, belongs. It is essential to the parishes — in one case, after over Monroeville bearer of this Office that he a hundred years of service. While • St. Mary, Fort Wayne stands in the service of another’s remaining vicar general, and co- • St. Patrick, Fort Wayne, for will.” rector of the cathedral, he would the second time How willing Msgr. Lester was be sent by his bishop to a place in • Most Precious Blood, Fort Wayne to put his own will in second pastoral difficulty. Immediately, TIM JOHNSON • St. Therese, Fort Wayne, for place. How did Christ’s light the hurt would be eased. The peo- Students from St. Aloysius School, Yoder, stand and pray as the funeral shine in our own diocese through ple would come together. Many the second time procession passes the church. Msgr. Lester was pastor of the parish from the priest we bury today? In the of them knew him from Central • St. Vincent, Elkhart painful times, which fell upon the Catholic or some other service in In most of these parishes, he 1985-1986. 14 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 7, 2010 EDITORIAL Senior happiness or many older citizens, thoughts of aging are fraught with fear Fand uncertainty. Some may be unprepared for life without the COMMENTARY responsibilities of a job or raising a family. Others may feel threat- ened by people of their generation who appear to have more money, better health, increased opportunities for travel and leisure TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. activities. Just name it and there always is someone who is anx- Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, ious, insecure or envious about their situation. IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] But nearly everyone can create a rewarding and challenging older adulthood through an honest approach to aging, some plan- ning and faith in God. children to church, how He may see a good and faithful priest friend to A positive self-image may be the main ingredient to living Democratic say their intentions. see him through many of the diffi- well as an older adult. Feelings of a lack of accomplishment or If Dr. Landrigan is looking for Should you be more bothered cult times of his later life. May we anti-life fervor, as he wrote to about the discourtesy of not being all be so blessed to have such a low self-worth are common. While one may or may not be need- welcome or welcomed, the igno- friend — and to be one as well. ed in the same manner as before, discovering new and meaning- Today’s Catholic on Feb. 21, he’d find it not in the Democratic party, rance of extraordinary ministers of Sharon Little ful activities with family and friends can be fulfilling. Life is not but deposited in Republican nomi- Communion who after the consecra- Fort Wayne a competition! You cannot be happy and envious as the same nees, affirmed by the U.S. Senate, tion refer to the contents of the time. In fact, one of the greatest secrets to happiness in life is who served on the U.S. Supreme chalice as “the wine” rather than the learning how to eliminate envy. Real satisfaction comes from Court precious blood of Christ? Should Pro-life Democrat doing your best. An American woman’s constitu- you be more concerned over the “Each one must examine his own work, and then he will have tional right to abortion was declared mumbling of the words of the creed befuddled or the recitation of the Our Father reason to boast with regard to himself alone, and not with regard in 1973, not by Congress, but by a I also “read with befuddled 7-2 vote by the U.S. Supreme Court merely following the lines in the to someone else.” Gal 6:4 Mass booklet rather than the punc- amusement” a letter in the commen- Trust that God has a plan just for you in life, which means you in Roe v. Wade. Five of those jus- tary section from Andrew Landrigan, tices in the majority were nominat- tuation that would lead to thought- do not have to try and imitate someone else’s lifestyle. If you fulness. M.D. concerning High Noon for ed by Republican presidents. Again, Healthcare Reform. It contained so strive to be the person God called you to be, that is when you in 1992, in Planned Parenthood vs. The prescribed Catholic vitamin will find real meaning, purpose, fulfillment and satisfaction in is B-1, tolerant and understanding, many opinions stated as facts that it Casey, by a 5-4 vote, the justices of seems the letter could have been your life, regardless of how old you are chronologically. Even if the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the perhaps love one another even while entering or leaving through written by Karl Rove or Rush circumstances make it difficult for you to appreciate your unique- essential holding of Roe. All five of Limbaugh. Example: A pro-life ness, find happiness or live in safe surroundings, again, have those Justices in the Casey majority the church passageways and even while making your way in the park- Democrat is a rarity. I don’t know faith that God will take care of your needs. He promises to bring were nominated by Republican what that was based on, but many good out of every circumstance, misfortune and tragedy. presidents ing lot. That would make “the Catholic Difference.” Democrats are pro-life, all the time, “Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one Congress had no say on a not just in election years. Since the woman’s constitutional right to an Lastly, consider ear plugs. of them has escaped the notice of God. Even the hairs of your Daniel J. Dyman, Ed.D. Roe v. Wade decision by the abortion. The closest they came was Supreme Court, there have been five head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth Elkhart more than many sparrows.” — Lk 12:6-7. in the U.S. Senate. When a Republican presidents and two Republican president put forward a Democrat presidents (not counting Certainly, the loss of independence can deal a big blow to nominee, carefully vetted by the What a gift is a one’s self-image, especially when it involves the freedom to President Obama, because his term is party in power, Republican Senators not over yet). I know that make one’s own decisions about how and where to live, retaining could have voted to reject it. friend, a priest Republicans controlled Congress in control of personal finances, and coming and going as one choos- Is the Democratic party the chief at least 10 or 11 years under Bush es. That is why a social network is extremely important as we get depository, as alleged by Dr. friend and Clinton, and no effort was made older. Social relationships enable us to be actively involved with Landrigan, of anti-life fervor in the There are many who have paid to counter Roe v. Wade except talk at the world. U.S. Congress? If so, why in 1980 generous tribute to the late Msgr. J. election time. Dealing with loss is a common challenge during the senior did Congress legislate not to fund William Lester, and rightfully so. Regarding the 2004 presidential stage of life. The loss of a spouse, family or friends can create a Medicaid abortions. If so, why did- Whatever the setting, Msgr. Lester campaign, I think the diocesan offi- terrible void. Meeting new people may require special efforts n’t President Jimmy Carter, a was always pleasant and courteous. cials made the right decision not to Democrat, veto it? If so, why in Above all, he seemed to me to be let the Republican Party pass out such as joining a group, initiating a get together with new 2009, was Democrat President acquaintances, reaching out to others and volunteering. what might be called “the priest’s brochures at church telling Catholics Obama’s first nominee to the U.S. priest” because of his dedication to who to vote for. As you know, the Healthy habits should be everyone’s goal, not just senior citi- Supreme Court a vocation and quickness to say “yes” Republicans won anyway, and were zens. That means taking responsibility for your health needs. And woman? to whatever was asked of him by able to add several thousand more it’s never too late to begin a program of regular exercise appro- Perhaps Dr. Landrigan avoids superiors. He was an excellent role American casualties in a useless war priate to your needs that can be sustained as you age. But check noticing the Republican party model for clergy of every generation. in Iraq. Also adding about $2 trillion with your physician before initiating any exercise program. spoke, and speaks, out of both sides However, my main reason for more to the national debt. You might Healthy eating habits can determine whether you have the energy of its mouth. writing is to say that in the recent also note that after the election, the to do the things you choose. You may want to discuss nutrition James F. Walsh years, he, too, was blessed to have a abortion rate didn’t decrease. with a physician, nurse or a registered dietitian. The simple real- Culver good and faithful priest friend who I might add that I am a Democrat ization that you’re in control of your life is the foundation of was available to help when others against abortion, but like the old stress management. This means taking charge of your thoughts, Church attendance is were not. This individual, who shall adage, you don’t throw a five pound remain anonymous here because, I bag of apples away because of one emotions, schedule, environment and the way you deal with for all ages believe, that is what he would prefer, bad apple in the bunch. problems. The ultimate goal is a balanced life, with time for what was “there” for Msgr. Lester, particu- Carl Weber needs to be done, relationships, relaxation and fun — plus the Booooo! Mr. George Weigel be prompted to reflect on, larly at times of need ... taking him to Mishawaka resilience to hold up under pressure and meet challenges head on. “Rediscovering the Sounds of medical appointments and to the Appreciate and enjoy the present and look forward to the Silence,” your thoughts that hospital, and responding when he Msgr. Lester was an future. Cherish the rich fabric of your past without dwelling on appeared in the commentary section quickly needed a friend when illness that period as the only joyful time of your life. Value and respect of Today’s Catholic, Feb. 14. What suddenly befell him. This friend also ‘all star’ experiences that have made you the person you are today. Be are you thinking? The church is for persuaded him to take brief respite “time outs” to soak up sunshine and I worked on several diocesan flexible. As we age we often discover that familiar patterns of its people, all of them, young and commissions with Msgr. Lester, and behavior cease to provide the satisfaction they once did. Try old. It is a place of gathering in made travel arrangements to make these all-too-seldom vacations come his cheerful ways always made that something new, take a class or start a different hobby. worship of God the Father through experience very positive. Not only Jesus Christ. It is a place of family true. He was truly a friend in need Be willing to take risks to feel better about yourself. Your hap- and deed to Msgr. Lester. was he upbeat and encouraging, he piness is worth it. not isolated in a crying room but also was very smart and very much rather the family of God, gathered Words of tribute by friends are Finally, focus on making God number one in your life. necessary. But what a gift is the aware of the pastoral needs of the as Jesus requested,”... do this in people. Remember, He has a plan for you. memory of me,” living up to the friend who is faithfully by one’s side in times of significant need, who I teased him about being a “utili- expectations of the Church. ty infielder” because of the variety Wonder about the delight God shows, through compassionate actions, an aspect of genuine friend- of assignments he covered in his so- may see in a crying child, tears in called retired years, but everyone its eyes speaking as only a child ship we all could ideally emulate. None of us knows what God has in who had the privilege of knowing can. Presume nothing about the par- Msgr. Lester considered him to be ents. Wonder about their struggles, store for us in the final years, months or days of our life — but I an “all star,” and he will be greatly the burdens they shoulder, the hard- missed. ships they endure. Wonder how God believe God truly blessed Msgr. Today’s Catholic editorial board is Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa Everett, Father Lester in this regard by prompting Ann Carey Mark Gurtner, Msgr. Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. sees the parents who bring their South Bend MARCH 7, 2010 COMMENTARY 15 Clericus Cup inspires ethical play CATEQUIZ’EM by Dominic Camplisson VATICAN CITY (CNS) — It was model in sportsmanship. a weekend of hard-earned wins for Victor Ingalls, a second-year This quiz looks at the Church in Haiti. Team USA. seminarian from Montgomery, THE In Vancouver, the U.S. Olympic Ala., who plays stopper for the 1.The country of Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola with a country named for a hockey team beat traditional rivals Martyrs, said sport is the best VATICAN saint;who is that saint? in a 5-3 victory Feb. 21. training ground for putting to the a.St.Martin (Marten) b.St.Croix (Cross) c.St.Domingo (Dominic) And miracles don’t just happen test Christ’s call to love everyone, on ice. The Clericus Cup priestly even one’s enemies. LETTER soccer series in Rome got off on The unity and joy the players 2.The western part of the island,Haiti,for most of its colonial history belonged to this CAROL GLATZ the right cleat Feb. 20 when the seek to build with everyone even Catholic country U.S. team beat the Brazilians, 5-4, when they win or lose are “the a. b. c. in a tie-breaking shootout. greatest testimony that we can give What made the Pontifical North to the world,” he said in an inter- Clericus Cup series got carded 68 3.This was one of three founding dioceses and eventually,for a time,the only one: American College’s victory stand view with Catholic News Service times over the course of the sea- a.Santo Domingo b.Haute Haitian c.Concepción de la Cuba out even more was that the team Feb. 18. son’s 64 games. The yellow card was not only without its leading “That’s something that’s really for a foul or unsportsmanlike con- 4.Early missions in the island were led mainly by these two orders scorer from last year, but that same attractive. That’s something people duct was brandished 62 times and star player had signed up for the want to be part of: that despite all the red card, which results in a.the Byzantines and the Maritimes opposing squad. Brazilian forward things you can still come together, expulsion from the game, was b.the Dominicans and Capuchins Joao Kalevski, who netted the be joyful with one another, cele- wielded six times. Only one player c.the Essenes and the Cajunites NAC Martyrs 11 goals over 10 brate the things you have in com- last year got the soccer series’ games in 2009, now plays for a mon, work on the things that are unique “sin bin” blue card, which 5.The majority religion is Catholicism.In addition to Protestant groups there is a newly formed team from the wrong or you don’t have in com- is a five-minute expulsion for widespread adherence to Brazilian College. mon,” he said. players who get carried away and a.Voodoo b.Shinto c.Patois de Dieu Now in its fourth season, the But it’s not easy, even for men need time to cool down. Clericus Cup continues to chal- dedicated to holiness. The Martyrs’ coach, David lenge players to put their Christian Stats from last year showed that Santos, is a second-year seminari- 6.The Church was fairly stable in Haiti until this event,which rocked the colony’s values on the line every game and despite all good intentions, some mother land offer the world a more ethical role of the 386 players involved in LETTER, PAGE 16 a.the war of the Spanish Obsession b.the French revolution c.the Franco-Prussian war Repent in Lent 7.Then there was a slave uprising led by a man with a name that conjures up images of All Saints.Who was he? a.Toussaint L’Ouverture reading. Corinth’s Christian com- doom. b.Alle Santen Du Ciel munity challenged Paul since the Then, Jesus tells the parable of THE city was a reservoir of excesses the barren fig tree. The owner c.Eduoard Saints Dieu and moral outrages, and Christians wants to destroy the tree, but the SUNDAY were vulnerable. vinedresser pleads for another year, 8.Violence got so bad that one leading churchman,Pere Viriot,who was the apostolic Nevertheless, Christians had to for enough time to nourish the tree prefect was GOSPEL follow the Gospels despite the in the hope that it will bear fruit. a.recalled to France MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION pressures to do otherwise. Paul b.enslaved as a lesson to other whites warned them, encouraged them, Reflection c.murdered taught them, and sought to inspire them. This reading is typical of his The Church in these readings is 3rd Sunday of Lent effort in these regards. very frank. It tells us that abandon- 9. Eventually an agreement between the Haitian government and the Catholic He gives the history of God’s ing God reaps a whirlwind of Church settled matters down considerably.This,and agreements like it,are often Lk 13:1-9 people. Without God’s guidance, calamity, sweeping into its wake referred as he Book of Exodus, the without the nourishment provided even the innocent. Thus were a.papal bulls b.concordats c.encyclicals source of the first reading, is by God, the people will die. What killed the victims of Pilate’s out- important because in general they had from earthly resources rage. Others accidentally die. We 10.This agreement gave the Church the special protection of the state,but had this T cannot control everything. it provides an account of the will not protect or sustain them. St. compromised position on influential Church positions. Hebrews’ flight from , with Paul tells his readers, the So, when humans rely upon a.The president would nominate the bishops, but the pope could themselves alone, they may leave all the misery that they endured Corinthian Christians, that God always refuse them canonical institution. there, to the land promised them alone is the source of true life. themselves open to eternal disaster St. Luke’s Gospel furnishes the as well as earthly peril. God only b.The archbishop of Port Au Prince would nominate the bishops, by God. but the president of Haiti could refuse to install them. In particular, this reading is last reading. This reading gives one is the source of truth and genuine c.The president would present three anonymous candidates and important inasmuch as it tells of of the rare glimpses of Pontius wisdom. True life means eternal the event when God spoke to Pilate in the Gospels outside the life. the pope would choose by random vote. Moses at the burning bush and Passion Narratives. It is not com- So, using the words of Christ in gave to Moses the Ten plimentary to him. The Roman the Gospel, the Church calls us to 11.One more recent enemy of the was François Duvalier.He Commandments, that became the governor who sentenced Jesus to repent in Lent. We are like the fig was better known as tree. God is patient, but one day basis of Judaic, and of Christian death was ruthless and unmerciful. a.antichrist b.Ian Paisley’s French nephew c.Papa Doc morality. He also had no regard for the God will be our last on earth. We can God came as the God of of Israel, or for the religion of the reform. Lent is for this purpose. It people who worshipped the God of is up to us. 12.He was one of the few heads of state to suffer this ultimate ecclesial sanction. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. There a.He was named Big Fat Loser of the Western Hemisphere. was no mistake about identity. Israel. (An ancient tradition is that God speaks the divine name to he was recalled to Rome because b.He was excommunicated . Moses. It was a supreme revela- of his brutality, a brutality too READINGS c.He was denied burial until he was actually dead. tion. In the Hebrew tradition, vicious even by accepted standards Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a,13-15 Ps 103:1-4, names carried the very being of of Roman imperial governance.) 6-8,11 1 Cor 10:1-6,10-12 Lk 13:1-9 13.The highest ranking cleric to visit Haiti in the 20th century was the person. To know a person’s Jesus then referred to an acci- Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b Pss 42:2-3; a.Msgr.Canif et Fourchette, leader of Peres San Frontiers name was to be given access to the dental disaster, when 18 people 43:3-4 Lk 4:24-30 b.Pope John Paul II killed by a falling tower in Siloam. person’s identity. God entrusts c.Baby Doc who had become a Jesuit He noted that they too were inno- Tuesday: Dn 3:25,34-43 Ps 25:4-5b,6, Moses, and the people, with this 7bc,8-9 Mt 18:21-35 crucial key to the divine reality. cent. Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9 Ps 147:12- 14.Although the clergy are urged not to seek elective office,this priest was elected Critically, throughout the expe- However, everyone mentioned rience remembered as the Exodus, by Jesus in the end died, innocent 13, 15-16, 19-20 Mt 5:17-19 president in 1990. and at this moment, God, always or not. Death is inevitable, regard- Thursday: Jer 7:23-28 Ps 95:1-2, 6- a.Jean Bertrand Aristide with the people, knew of their less of how it comes. While these 9 Lk 11:14-23 b. Cure D’Ars plight. He was never unfeeling or people could not control evil deci- Friday: Hos 14:2-10 Ps 81:6c-11b, c.Father Baby Doc Duvalier vengeful. The commandments sions of others or mishaps of 14, 17 Mk 12:28-34 were for their good. nature, people can control their Saturday: Hos 6:1-6 Ps 51:3-4, 18- ANSWERS own ultimate fate. Jesus warns the The First Epistle to the 21b Lk 18:9-14 1.c, 2.b, 3.a, 4.b, 5.a, 6.b, 7.a, 8.c, 9.b, 10.a, 11.c, 12.b, 13.b, 14.a Corinthians provides the second audience to reform, lest they face 16 COMMENTARY MARCH 7, 2010 Keeping the faith SCRIPTURE SEARCH “Ann” shared with me a concern First, we must recognize the Gospel for March 7, 2010 regarding her young adult chil- importance of being specifically Luke 13:1-9 dren. Although raised in a com- encouraging and interested in this mitted Catholic home, they have group of people. The age from 18 EVERYDAY Following is a word search based on the Gospel recently been left feeling “cold” to 24 is when young people are reading for the Third Sunday of Lent,Cycle C: a with the hypocrisy they see in the evaluating their early family parable about the patience of the Lord. The words can parish they attend. The son works experiences, primarily defining CATHOLIC in a club and regularly sees a lay who they are going to be as be found in all directions in the puzzle. THERESA A. THOMAS church leader acting un- adults, and choosing to embrace GALILEANS BLOOD PILATE Christian-like in the bar — hit- or reject the values with which MINGLED REPENT PERISH ting on women, using profanity, they were raised. It’s a critical EIGHTEEN TOWER SILOAM and then sitting in the front pew time for encouragement in the they encounter later on. The bad JERUSALEM PARABLE FIG TREE at Church on Sunday and lectur- faith. part of this piece of news is that PLANTED FRUIT ON IT FOUND NONE ing him on why he didn’t see him Second, we can take positive living our faith well is easier said THREE CUT IT DOWN WELLANDGOOD at Mass more often. The daughter steps that will help ease the frus- than done. It takes daily effort feels painfully scrutinized at tration and aid in faith-life and constant vigilance to make IF NOT LUKE every move. She told her mother growth. Simply talking to our sure our youngsters learn the that “religious people are the young adult children is a good creeds and tenets of our faith, are most judgmental people I’ve ever start. When they point out exposed to the traditions and TREE LESSON encountered.” Another college hypocrisy, recognize their astute sacraments regularly, and live in student felt frustrated at being perception. Jesus Himself admon- a home where faith-life is ENSNAEL I LAGX vibrant, joyful and ever-present. preached at and condemned for ished the action of hypocrites. IWEFOUNDNONE some minor offense, by a person (See Mt. 23). Then discuss how Fortunately, families all around who didn’t know all the (justify- we all fall short of an ideal at us show this is possible! GOE JOP LANT ED Mother Teresa said, “If you ing) circumstances surrounding some time, but that we are to stay HDRLK I P I I AHF it. This was done all in the name in the race, which is a marathon, judge people you have no time to of “faith” of course. And it really after all, and not a sprint. love them.” “Joy is a net of love TTHULLTNANSD by which you can catch souls.” turned the young adults off, as Forgiveness is a key concept EITKMAOLISIM one could understand. here, but only after a validation And, “Let us always meet each ETOEDTNEPER I “Ann’s” children’s dilemma of the feelings of justified frustra- other with smile, for the smile is and frustration is a common one, tion. We can remind them that the beginning of love.” This is all NUWL I EFDOBEN good food for thought ... and and it is not new. Ever since the our purpose of worshipping God DCEUPL I EGLPG Pharisees in Jesus’ time there each Sunday is not to impress or implementation. have been hypocritical religious please others, but to be God-ori- We can’t prevent our young PARABLELLO I L adult children from seeing people. This is not a “faith-prob- ented. The sacraments provide all PF IGTREEAOOE lem.” It’s a “people-problem,” an we need. We focus on our own hypocrisy in life. We can’t shield implementation of faith issue. We path to holiness and not be con- them from harsh judgment. And JERUSALEMDFD ultimately, they have to digest all struggle with it, to some cerned with what others think of © 2009 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com extent, because we are all sin- us or how they are living or not everything they have been given ners. living up to virtue themselves. in youth and make their Catholic And a judgmental attitude, Like an athlete with his eye on faith their own. As they are doing this, however, we can certainly even among those who are not the goal line, we need to “just March 52 Terminal abbr. aid them by offering love, hypocrites, is still also prevalent keep going” despite annoyances he 53 Mary’s color encouragement and by living a 7 & 14, 2010 today, as it has existed for cen- and distractions, and problems 54 The Lord’s ___ good example. And we are doing turies. Those who have found with others struggling, like us, in t c w (Sunday) a special kindness when we offer ross ord great solace and strength in their their faith. 55 Lepers did other people’s children this love 12 3 4 5 67 8 910 religious faith can still be tempt- An article entitled “The Young 56 Uproar as well. A smile in church, an ed to intolerance of others. It’s Catholic Church: Roots and 11 12 13 encouraging word, demonstrating difficult for all people when they Wings” by Robert McCarthy in 14 15 16 DOWN interest in their lives and pursuits, feel unfairly judged. However, Church Magazine indicates that 1 Milk and ____ the late teens and early 20’s the number one influence on the will all go a long way in helping 17 18 19 20 them become mature Catholics 2 Dwelling crowd seem particularly adept at faith of young people is the faith 21 22 23 24 25 26 and make it easier for them to 3 Saw burning bush recognizing this hypocrisy and life of their parents. That’s good 4 Look make the choice to stay faithful. 27 28 29 sensitive to harsh judgment. This and bad news. The good part is 5 American Catholic can easily turn them away from that if we “just” live our faith 30 31 32 33 Press (abbr.)

the perpetrators and sometimes well ourselves, our children have 34 35 6 Holy ____ even the faith. an excellent chance of retaining it is the mother of 7 Looking at Theresa Thomas, 36 37 38 39 40 41 What is the remedy? despite any “people problems” nine children and wife of David. 8 Enemy 42 43 44 9 Epoch

45 46 47 48 49 50 10 The __ of the ages they often attend the same classes University’s team is the former 13 Central daylight time and events as part of their semi- head of a minor-league Italian soc- 51 52 53 18 Isaac’s father nary studies. cer team, and the Polish College 54 55 56 20 Isles LETTER Whenever a team wins or loses, has its star player returning, 23 Cause of sickness CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 © 2010 www.tri-c-a-publications.com 24 Cash with order (abbr) it’s easier to “just continue with Michel Abe, who played major Based on these Scripture Readings: Ex 3:1-8, 13- life as normal” because of those league soccer in Cameroon in the 15; 1Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9; Josh 5:9-12; 2Cor 25 Attach an from Kearny, N.J., who plays bonds of friendship, said Santos. early 1990s. 5: 17-21; Lk 15: 1-3 (5th and 6th Sundays of Lent) 26 Ship initials center midfield. He told CNS that The goal of the soccer series, he Even without pro players and 27 Abridged (abbr.) playing sports his whole life has said, is to show that people from coaches, the NAC Martyrs were ACROSS 28 Christian writer 29 Extension (abbr.) helped him “hone the competitive- all over the world can come togeth- undefeated last year up until the 1 Noah’s son’s C.S. ___ 30 Greenwich Time ness that’s inside of us.” er, compete fairly, and “be able to final match when they came in 5 Stage of life 30 Ball-shaped 31 Caustic substance “When you get a bunch of guys just recognize that somebody has second behind the team from the 8 Toll 33 Anglo-__ 32 Unrefined metal on the field and you’re playing to win, but at the end we’re all ’s 11 Double-reed 34 One magi gift 33 Israel passed through together, you get a little hot and brothers and there’s definitely more Redemptoris Mater seminary. instrument 35 Fasting season 35 Ambassador real competitive and so you learn important things in life.” Santos said the Martyrs’ win- 12 God heard their ___ 36 Ball holder 38 Mountain of God (how) to treat each other like But that doesn’t mean players ning combination of “dedication, 13 Cob vegetable 37 Leading 39 Shame brothers,” he said. still don’t have their eye on victory. perseverance and skill,” as well as 14 Face part 39 “To the right!” 40 Listlessness Tempering those aggressive The Anglo-Celtic Colleges the desire to bring the champi- 15 Luau dish 42 Haze 41 Garden tool instincts, he said, are critical United — a new team made up of onship cup home, will add up to “a 16 Back from the ___ 43 ___ of music and 42 Tell them “human skills you’re going to priests and seminarians from the really successful season” in 2010. 17 Water retention dancing 44 Globes need as a seminarian and eventual- Beda, English, Irish and Scots col- Ingalls, who is also a team cap- 19 Troop 45 Merry 45 The Lord ___ ly as a priest.” leges — have brought in two tain, said he hopes not only to win 21 Okay 48 Father did when son 46 Also known as One thing that helps players Italian coaches, one of whom the tournament, but more impor- 22 Forehead covering came home (abbr.) keep it all in perspective is that trained a major-league soccer team tantly, to bring the men at his sem- 24 Computer part 50 Placed on son’s finger 47 Not ordained many of them are friends with in . The returning coach inary and others even closer 27 Desert condition 51 Yes 49 Pester players from other teams since for Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian together. Answer Key can be found on page 19 MARCH 7, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

LADY KNIGHTS VIE FOR ANOTHER STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP After beating Winamac, 57-44, on Feb. 27 at the state semi final in Warsaw, the Bishop Luers girls’ basketball team will vie for a state Class 2-A championship March 6 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The 12th ranked Knights (18- 7) will play No. 2 Austin (25-2). Luers has won seven semi-state championships. A medal recogni- Sports tion rally for the team will be held Monday, March 8, 2:30 p.m. at Bishop Luers’ gymnasium. St. Pius, St. Vincent, St. CYO girls basketball champions crowned

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN CYO tournament winners Joseph take the diocesan Girls Boys Large School — St. Charles Large School — St. Vincent FORT WAYNE — The 74th annu- Small School — St. Joseph- Small School — St. Joseph- basketball championship al Catholic Youth League (CYO) Hessen Cassel Hessen Cassel tournament kicked off in grand Fifth Grade — St. Vincent Fifth Grade — St. Vincent the Eagles back on their heels. style with all new champions BY JOE KOZINSKI In the first, the well schooled crowned on the girls’ side, Panthers systematically picked Saturday, Feb. 20, at St. Charles. MISHAWAKA — Teams from apart the Eagle defense and put For the White League, or sev- around the diocese gathered for together a 22 point outburst. Once enth-grade teams, the Eagles from their annual dual as the Inter-City the Eagles found their rhythm, the St. Jude capped off a perfect 6-0 Catholic League hosted the Fort two champions matched almost regular season by winning their Wayne CYO (Catholic Youth point for point down the stretch third straight CYO championship. Organization) boys’ basketball but they succumbed to St. Vincent, The Eagles beat St. Joseph/St. league champs at the winter home 48-23. Elizabeth, 28-22, after getting by of the Marian Knights. The Panthers were paced by St. Vincent in their first round. The The first game matched up one Michael Fiacable’s 19-point per- Panthers were led by Michelle of the oldest schools in the diocese, formance and the Eagles were lead Adgaianis with 9 points while St. founded in 1882, the St. Aloysius by Tommy Clark with 14. Jude’s Haley Henline topped the Gators from Yoder against the In the final stanza, the Squires charts with 13 for the victors. newest school, founded in 2008, of St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel would In the small school division, St. the St. Pius X Lions of Granger. face the undefeated St. Joseph, Joseph-Hessen Cassel claimed the The travel weary Gators got off Mishawaka, Wildcats in what title slipping by St. Therese in the to a slow start as the host Lions would turn out to be a thriller. final game, 41-37, to end their PROVIDED BY ST. JUDE opened a sizable lead early. One The big men of St. Joseph- undefeated Blue League season. The St. Jude Eagles are the 2010 White League CYO Champs. The team thing was for certain as the two Hessen Cassel would wreak havoc Linda Luegring’s Lady Saders includes Hannah Berghoff, Hannah Feipel, Haley Henline, Erin Kilbane, teams exchanged baskets, is that on the smaller Wildcats as they gave the Squires a battle from start Cassandra Kindler, Madeline Obergfell, Audrey Sanfrey, Alexandra champions play like champions. won the battle of the boards and to finish keeping things even in the Schroeder, Madelyn Strewart; Coaches Jason Kindler, Pat Henline and The lopsided first quarter was scoreboard early. first quarter, 8-8. Jane Wolff. the undoing of St. Aloysius as they The Squires seemed to be in Hessen Cassel’s Hannah couldn’t dig themselves out of the control and handled the pressure Beckman, who led all scorers with early hole as St. Pius prevailed, on the ever pressing Wildcats and 14 points, scored six of her points 52-26. built a slim lead with about a in the second quarter to put the Greenan Sullivan paced the minute to go in the third quarter Squires up, 22-15, at the half. But Lions with 18 points as Eric and that’s when it happened. a feisty St. Therese group threat- Mossey added 14 for the victors. The Wildcats tightened up their ened in the third sparked by anoth- The Gators were led by 13 from full court defense and befuddled er trey from Taylor Luegring as Braden Thiele. the visiting Squires, turning the they tried to close the gap. The second game of the day once held margin into a deficit the The battle continued into the saw the St. Joseph, South Bend, guests were not able to respond to. fourth when the Saders outscored Eagles square up against the pride St. Joseph, Mishawaka, tri- the Squires, 15-14, thanks to of Fort Wayne, the St. Vincent umphed in the matchup of the day impressive free throw shooting and Panthers. by beating the Squires, 34-23, three-point baskets. Briana Wood The game summary was identi- behind a balanced attack and 14 hit a pair of free throws with 2:40 cal to the first action of the day with points from Michael Markis. remaining to bring the Crusaders the exception that the visitors domi- Bradley Scott paced the St. Joseph within three, 30-33, but Taylor nated the first quarter and sending Hessen Cassel team with 11. Tobe’s gutsy play underneath and her six fourth quarter points helped PROVIDED BY ST.JOSEPH-HESSEN CASSEL the Squires hang on. Luegring and St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel Squires are the 2010 Blue League CYO Champs. Mackenzie North finished with 12 The team includes the following: front row, Lydia Oberley, Aubrey Feipel, a piece in the loss, while Beckman and Tobe combined for 26 points Cara Schaadt, Taylor Tobe and Miranda Malott; back row, Coach Maria for Amy Knapke’s girls. Parsenow, Claire Stuerzenberger, Mercedes Matter, Hannah Beckman, Kendall Knapke, Samantha Muldoon and Coach Amy Knapke. Knights of Columbus IN SERVICE TO ONE O IN SERVICE TO ALL •Helping the needy • Supporting the handicapped • Promoting a Culture of Life

JOE KOZINSKI This is the Knights of Columbus of today The St. Joseph, Mishawaka, boys’ Inter-City Catholic League (ICCL) champs also won the ICCL-CYO invitational on Feb. 28 and were the ICCL Join us and live your FAITH! St. Martin DePorres League champions. In the photo are the following: front row, Michael Voelker, Conner Bilancio, Michael Rice, Josh Derse, ANSWER THE CALL John Herman and RJ Norris; second row, Michael Makris, Jack Ravotto, Father Michael McGivney Contact Indiana Membership Director Evan Fras, Zack Morton and Dominic Ravotto; and back row, Head Coach FOUNDER Steve Ravotto and assistant coaches, Tony Troiola and Wayne Troiola. Knights of Columbus Dale Waters • 219-663-4679 • [email protected] 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC MARCH 7, 2010 St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel claims Blue St. Pius Lions weathering League CYO title the storm in ICCL play

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN ments Coach Welsh. “Also, we BY CHUCK FREEBY have emphasized the importance FORT WAYNE — In the small of defense and rebounding.” school league, the Blue League GRANGER — Starting the season The Lions needed the win to undefeated season champs, St. with a 1-2 mark didn’t exactly keep pace with St. Monica/St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel claimed a raise the hopes of St. Pius girls’ Jude. The Comets stayed unbeaten three-peat. For the third year in a basketball coach Jim Welsh. in division play with a 25-15 tri- row, Jim Knapke’s unit received Losing one player to a broken foot umph over Christ the King the coveted CYO first-place and another to a broken nose in (Colors). The Young twins, Cassie medals. This year’s roster includ- the first weeks of the season didn’t and Jamie combined for 12 points ed Jake Bosler, Jake Girardot, buoy his spirits either. However, to lead the way, while Lucy Robert Ottenweller, Adam Beard, four straight wins by the Lions are Presnal tallied eight for the young Joe Minnich, Andy Bauer, certainly raising some eyebrows in Kings. Harrison Diedrich, Bradley Scott, the Inter-City Catholic League St. Joseph, Mishawaka, Jonathon Knapke, Jacob Burns, MICHELLE CASTLEMAN (ICCL). remained tied for second with St. Nick Strack and assistant coach- This photo shows the 2010 CYO Blue League Champs, St. Joseph-Hessen “It has been a challenge for me Pius in the division. The Wildcats es, Mike Scott, Tom Ottenweller Cassel. as a coach,” says Welsh. “I think used a 44-point weekend from and Jim Bosler. our team has improved because Tagin Schultheis to prevail in wins Earning a bye, the Squires the half. St. Al’s played tough. It Eagles had numerous accom- we have spent a lot of time prac- over St. Anthony (Colors) and St. defeated St. John, New Haven in was just a great championship plishments this season including: ticing the fundamental basketball John/Our Lady. the semi-finals before facing their game between two great teams.” taking second place in both the skills. As a result of being more In the Division, St. league rival, St. Aloysius, for the Braden Thiele played a wail of Queen of Angels holiday tourna- confident in their ability to do the Joseph, South Bend, remains per- championship. The two evenly- a game for Tony Sorg’s Gators ment and the Hoop Fest tourney. fundamentals, the girls have fect for the season, downing sec- matched teams battled from tip- scoring 14. Adam Beard and They finished in the runner-up become less tentative during the ond-place , 33-16. off until the final whistle blew. Bradley Scott combined for 24 position in the White League games.” Corpus Christi forged a three-way The scrappy Gators jumped out points for Hessen Cassel. with a 5-1 record. Their overall St. Pius collected a weekend tie for second-place in the divi- to a 12-4 start in the first quarter, In the seventh-grade battle, St. season record was 24-6. sweep with triumphs over Queen sion, with a 30-27 triumph over St. then went on to control things in Jude took the 2010 White League Winning members of the team of Peace, 24-10, and St. Bavo, 36- Matthew. Mary Freeby netted 12 the second taking a 19-11 lead title defeating the number one as listed in the official CYO pro- 30, to stay just a game behind St. points for the Cougars. into the locker room at half time. seeded, St. Charles, 47-31. gram included Nathan Abel, Monica/St. Jude in the Martin Holy Cross and Christ the King However, the ball started Leading the Eagles offensively Christman, Jared Deininger, Nick DePorres Division. The Lions are also enjoyed unbeaten weekends. going the Squires’ way in the last were Ryan Christman with a Franke, Jacob Greer, Connor 5-2 on the year, a terrific start for a Coach Anthony Douglas’ periods. They took the third quar- game high — 17 points — and Haxton, Chris Osburn, Petrie, program in just its second year of Crusaders downed St. Anthony, ter, 10-5. Both teams fought and John Michael Petrie who added 9. Marcus Stepp, Charlie Stoner, varsity competition. 28-6, while Kevin Kruggel’s fought and the Squires came back For St. Charles, Andrew Gabet James Terrell, David Westendorf “Every player on our roster has Kings toppled St. Thomas, 27-14. to win, 35-27. scored 10 points while William and Joey Wolff. The coaching staff scored this season, but our leading For all of the weekend’s results, Knapke admitted, “We were Blume contributed 8. was made up of Westendorf, Mike scorers are Kelly Welsh, Daly check the girls basketball section lucky to be down only eight at David Westendorf’s young Christman and Mark Stoner. Sullivan and Jasmine Stahl,” com- at icclsports.org.

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St.Vincent de Paul Lucille P.Kujawski, 88, Lenten Lamentations are sung in Mishawaka Little Flower Roanoke — St. Catherine Parish Fort Wayne (10 miles south of Columbia Benefit scheduled for injured student Polish on Wednesdays of Lent at George W.Weber, 81, 5 p.m. at St. Adalbert Parish. Imen Bojrab Sr., 97, City on State Road 9) will have a Yoder — A benefit to defray St.Joseph Patricia J.Kovach, 84, square dance on Saturday, March medical costs for St. Aloysius St.Charles St.Jude 27, with music by Bill Werling parishioner Shelby Gruss, who Spaghetti dinner Albert Cannoot, 93, Michael Lee Green, 28, Lucille Murdock, 95, and Breakaway. The doors open was injured in a recent accident, South Bend — The Knights of St. Bavo St.Therese at 6:30 p.m. with dancing from will be held Saturday, March 27, Columbus Council 5570, 5202 St.Joseph at St. Aloysius Activity Center. Linden Ave., will have a spaghet- Notre Dame 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $10 per Geraldine C.Kline, 88, The benefit begins at 2 p.m. with ti dinner Thursday, March 11, Gail L.Walton, 55, person with snacks and soft St.Jude drinks included. a dinner at 6 p.m. There will be a from 4-6 p.m. Adults $7, children Basilica/Sacred Heart silent auction, Guitar Hero com- ages 5 to 12 $2.50. petition, Corn Hole tournament Acies 4263 will have a fish fry Friday, Fish fry South Bend — Active and auxil- and children’s activities. For FISH FRIES information call (260) 622-4491. March 5, from 4-7 p.m. in the St. South Bend — The Knights of iary members of the Legion of Jonah Fish Fry Pius X gymnasium. Adults $7.50, Columbus Council 553 will have a Mary will have the Acies cere- South Bend — Corpus Christi children 6-11 $3.50 and children fish fry Friday, March 12, from 5- mony at Holy Family Church on Lenten Cantata performed Parish will have a fish fry and under 6 free. Fort Wayne — The St. Charles 7:30 p.m. at the Knights hall, 553 Sunday, March 21, at 3 p.m. For salad bar on Friday, March 12, E. Washington St. Tickets are $8 adult choir, along with guest from 4-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 information call (574) 259-6215 Lenten Fish Fry for adults, $3 for children under 12 soloists, present “Once Upon A for adults and carry-out, $3 for or (260) 483-1001. New Haven — The St. John the and children under 5 free. Tree,” a Lenten Cantata — children 6-12, and free for chil- Baptist Holy Name Society will words and music by Pepper dren 5 and under. Breakfast buffett have a fish fry Friday, March 5, Fish fry Yoder — The St. Aloysius Choplin — on Thursday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. in church. St. from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are $7.50 South Bend — St. Catherine of Athletic Booster Club will have Knights plan fish fry for adults, $4 for children 5-12 Siena Parish at Sacred Heart will a breakfast buffet Sunday, March Luke the Evangelist narrates the South Bend — The Knights of story of Jesus’ last days on earth. and children under 5 free. have a Lenten Fish Fry Friday, 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Columbus Council 5521, 61533 March 19, from 4-7 p.m. Adults S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish activity center. Free will dona- Fish fry and carry-out/drive thru $8, chil- Natural Family Planning classes fry on Friday, March 12, from 5- tions will benefit athletic expens- Clear Lake — St. Paul Chapel, dren 6-12 $3 and children 5 and 7 p.m. Adults $7.50, children 5- es for sports teams of the parish. scheduled 8780 E. 700N, will have a fish under free. 12 $3. Chicken strips for $7.50 South Bend — An introduction fry Friday, March 12, from 5- and shrimp for $8.50 will be Card party and deluxe salad bar to Natural Family Planning will 7:30 p.m. in the community available. St. John the Baptist Tyner 100 fish fry New Carlisle — The Altar and be held Thursday, March 11, at room. Macaroni and cheese the St. Anthony de Padua meet- South Bend — St. John the Baptist Sodality of St. Stanislaus available for non-fish eaters. will have a fish fry on Wednesday, Kostka Parish will have a card ing room from 7-9 p.m. Knights plan fish fry Tickets are $7.50 for adults, $4 Presenters include Janet March 10, from 4-7 p.m. at Holy party with a salad bar Sunday, Fort Wayne — The Knights of for children 5-12 and free for Family parish center. Tickets are March 14, at 11:30 a.m. Tickets Bettcher, RN, director of NFP of Columbus Council 451, 601 children under 5. Sponsored by St. Joseph County, and Rick $8 for adults, $3.50 for children 5- are $5 and must be purchased in Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on the St. Paul Boosters. 12. Carry-out available. advance. Call (574) 654-3364 or Becker, RN, MSN, nursing fac- Friday, March 5, from 5-7:30 (574) 289-2986 for tickets. ulty at Bethel College. For those p.m. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 Proceeds are used for church wishing to continue learning the for children 12 and under. Fish, St. Mary Catholic Church items. method, another session will be two sides and beverage are held on March 25. To register, included. HUNTINGTON please call (574) 234-5411. Square dance in Arcola Parish Mission Arcola — St. Patrick Church Knights plan fish fries March 14, 15, 16, 17, 2010 will host a square dance Granger — The Knights Council Saturday, March 6, from 6-10 “Here I Am Lord” p.m. Tickets are $5 per person. Notice of Sunday, March 14 - 7pm: VOCATIONS Msgr. Bernie Galic Monday, March 15 - 7pm: FAITH Mary Glowaski ANNUAL Tuesday, March 16 - 7pm: RECONCILIATION Father Dave Ruppert he (Reconciliation available with multiple priests) crossword CLEANUP Wednesday, March 17- 7pm: EUCHARIST Bishop John D’Arcy t March 7 and 14, 2010 at Catholic Cemetery O HAMS AGE FEE Morning Sessions Mon.,(8:45) Tues., Wed.,after 8:00 am Mass OBOE CRY CORN The Catholic Cemetery of Fort Wayne will conduct Morning sessions are are in Assumption Hall...conducted by NOSE PO I DEAD their ANNUAL CLEANUP of decorations from Jennifer Kohrman, Associate Director for the Office of Spiritual EDEMA UN I T March 15 thru March 26. YES BANGS CPU Development and Evangelization. Coffee & Donuts. AR I D LEWI S Please do NOT place any decorations during this entire Baby Sitting in Assumption Hall: Sun., Mon., & Tues evenings GLOBAL SAXONS time. If you wish to save your decoration, please have (No baby sitting Wednesday Evening) MYRRH LENT it removed BEFORE March 15 or call the Catholic Bishop D’Arcy will celebrate Mass Wednesday evening, followed TEE AHEAD GEE SMOG SOUND Cemetery Office, 426-2044, by March 12, by reception in Assumption Hall (St. Patrick’s Day) GALA RAN R I NG and we will hold it for you no more than 30 days. OKAY ETA BLUE Decorations may be placed AFTER March 26. 903 North Jefferson Street • Huntington DAY BEG ST I R We thank you for your cooperation. © 2009 Tri-C-A Publications ALL ARE WELCOME Visit www.diocesefwsb.org for a complete calendar of events in the diocese. 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 7, 2010 “He was a priest for all seasons,” best,” he said. PRINCIPAL OPENING said the bishop. “He understood “Msgr. Lester was my hero,” St. Thomas the Apostle School Elkhart what he was doing always.” He Bishop D’Arcy continued. “All LESTER likened the beautiful historic stain these priests are my heroes and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 glass windows of the cathedral to a yours too I think. Pray today that St. Thomas the Apostle School in Elkhart seeks an experienced priest, saying, “A priest is a sign of there will be more like him (Msgr. spiritual and educational leader for grades K-8 to provide vision the presence of Jesus Christ. A Lester) to live this wonderful life.” and leadership to its school community. Candidate must be a On Feb. 25, following a brief priest is asked to be a kind of And in a genuine show of friend- Catholic in good standing with an absolute commitment to visitation, the Mass of Christian stained glass window in which we ship Bishop D’Arcy concluded, “I Burial was celebrated in the see the Good Shepherd. We look loved him with my whole heart. ... Catholic education. Qualifications include but not limited to: Cathedral of the Immaculate through this priest (Msgr. Lester) Safe home Bill.”” Conception, which was filled to and see Jesus Christ.” To read Bishop D’Arcy’s eulogy •Hold Indiana administrator’s license or demonstrate the capacity with mourners from all Bishop D’Arcy spoke highly of homily, see page 12 of this issue. ability to receive a license walks of life, there to honor the his friend and recalled his joyful- In his concluding remarks at •Minimum of 5 years administrative experience or classroom good Monsignor. The Mass was ness, total caring and visibility. He the end of the Mass of Christian teaching experience concelebrated by Bishop Rhoades, said, “We need to grasp again the Burial Bishop Rhoades offered his •Possess organizational, managerial skills, and ability to lead Bishop D’Arcy and Bishop Felipe beauty of the priesthood that was personal condolences to Msgr. Estevez, the auxiliary bishop of the made visible to us in the unique Lester’s family and friends. He and guide curriculum standards Archdiocese of Miami, who was way of Bill Lester.” expressed his gratitude for Bishop A complete position description and application forms can be one of the Cuban boys that Msgr. Bishop D’Arcy considered D’Arcy’s heartfelt homily and found in the Job Openings tab on the Fort Wayne/South Bend Lester mentored and was a “father Msgr. Lester “a rock ... filled with Bishop Estevez’s presence at the diocesan website: www.diocesefwsb.org/cso and mother” to in the 1960s at St. compassion and understanding ... Mass as well as the great show of Applications are now being accepted. Vincent Villa. Concelebrating the devoid of smallness or meanness,” support by the presbyters. “God’s funeral rite were about 70 priests, with advice that benefited all. His love and grace has touched so clad in gold and cream vestments, heartfelt homily went on to cite the many lives through Msgr. Lester’s from across the diocese. personal side of the good ministry,” said Bishop Rhoades. Director of Campus Ministry In his homily Bishop D’Arcy Monsignor as he spoke of the Msgr. Lester was buried at spoke of his dear friend. It was a Monsignor’s love of the White Sox Fairview Cemetery in Bluffton. pleasure, said Bishop D’Arcy, to and all diocesan high school sports. Family members told Today’s The University of Saint Francis work with “the good Monsignor, He related how Msgr. Lester was Catholic, it is the cemetery that seeing his goodness ... his high frequently seen attending football was laid out by Monsignor’s is seeking applications for a full-time intelligence and his zest for life.” games — both at Bishop Dwenger maternal grandfather. “To see his joyfulness and ener- and Bishop Luers. It was another En route to the cemetery down Director of Campus Ministry. gy he brought to his ministry ... I part of him making present Christ State Road 1, school children and For details, visit our website at: grew to trust him and love him.” to others, said the bishop. staff from St. Aloysius, Yoder, a www.sf.edu/employment He went on to say that it was He went on to recall how the parish where Msgr. Lester was appropriate to bring Msgr. Lester Monsignor was always open to his pastor from 1985-1986, gathered back to the cathedral where he was calling. “He thought his vocation near the road in silent prayer as the EOE ordained and had had such a hand was extraordinary — he always funeral procession traveled past in restoring. said ‘yes!’ ... Christ sent us his the church and school. OOK OF THE ONTH LUB B This month’s featuredM selection: C “A Saint on Death Row” By Thomas Cahill

Reviewed by Kay Cozad his appeal; the historic visit of Archbishop Desmond “A Saint on “A Saint on Death Row: The Story of Dominique Tutu and much more. Death Row” is Green,” By Thomas Cahill (Doubleday, ISBN: 978-0- The pages are sprinkled with letters and poems writ- an eye opening, 385-52019-5) ten by Green himself providing a deeply personal look at riveting read This month’s book club choice is a sobering story of the heart of this tortured soul. His simple eloquence — though a young man unjustly accused of murder and how his belies his true character though in the tales of his care sometimes imprisonment transformed his life and the lives of so and concern for others. difficult to many others. “A Saint on Death Row: The Story of Details of his “inventive variety of ploys” to raise the stomach. A Dominique Green,” was written by New York Times best- spirits of his fellow inmates — even as they suffer in must read selling author Thomas Cahill, who met with the impris- solitary confinement — offer a sense of his wit, intelli- for those oned Green throughout his final year on death row. gence and leadership. Though the book commands the who might The 144-page tome begins with a painful description readers’ attention, its content jumps from unpleasant to require a of the unimaginable horrors that young Green endured as ridiculous in its injustice, and forges a trail of dismay. nudge in the direc- a youth with his alcohol and drug addicted parents. But redemption comes by getting to know Green, tion of social justice, equality and Eventually he found himself a young homeless teen who on this horrifying journey not only quells his deep faith. struggling with the law, with only his innate goodness to seated rage but finds purpose in educating himself and guide him as he fought to protect his two younger broth- others on the merits of mercy and forgiveness. Building ers from the violence and neglect of their home life. his character and his belief in the good of man and God A strange turn of events lands Green, then 18, in jail, in solitary confinement was evidenced in the ways he accused of robbery and eventually of murder. The details reached out to others in prison and on the outside. Questions for discussion outlined by the author of the insufficient testimony and And in the end when all else had failed this young • Many are broken by traumatic events experienced unbelievable ineptness of Green’s court-appointed coun- man of faith, so inspired and inspiring, comforted those in childhood. How did Green overcome his past while sel during court proceedings shines light on the darkness who had stood by him in his quest for justice. The injus- on death row? What is holding you back from achiev- of not only the injustice of racism, but of the seriously tice of his execution by lethal injection wrenches the ing deeper faith and forgiveness? flawed United States judicial system. heart and cries out for retribution, yet among his final • How did God use the people in Green’s life to The bulk of the remaining chapters journey through words were, “I am not angry, but I am disappointed that show him His divine faithfulness? How did he use the final 12 years of Green’s life on death row, including I was denied justice.” Green to show others His mercy? How does God his ineffectual appeals process; the victim’s family’s Finally, the author offers food for thought in three manifest in your life? response to the injustice of Green’s incarceration and areas of social life that require review; protection of chil- • What is your belief on the death penalty? How eventual execution; the involvement of the Community dren, the end of the death penalty and the humane has Green’s story impacted your belief? of Sant’Egidio, an international religious community, in reform of prisons.

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