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Bringing the Good News to the Diocese of Fort Worth Vol. 27 No. 8 September 2011 Nolan Vikings kick off golden year

1961-2011—Nolan Catholic High School students have a good reason to start off the new academic year with cheers, shouts and applause. Founded in 1961 by the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur and the Marianists, the Catholic secondary school is celebrating 50 years of growth and innovation with tailgate parties, special projects and class reunions. Exhibiting some of the school’s festive mood are (top row left to right) David laPointe, Brianna Grimmett, Jaycee Weber, Cierra Guerin, Julius Powell, Stefan Puente, Maggie Kleiser. (bottom row left to right)- AnnElise Corpany, Maggie Puente, Abby Cook, Zoe Pfi fer, Jenna Hagan, and Julie Spurlock. Nolan's halls (fewer than today's vastly enlarged campus) first filled with students in 1961, spurred by the prayers and work of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur and the Marianists

Story and Photos M. Nolan Catholic High School in 1963 by by Joan Kurkowski-Gillen hen you go back to your parishes and communities, you'll the Bishop of Dallas-Fort Worth Th omas K. Gorman. Same sex classrooms and separate be ambassadors of Nolan Catholic High School and our administrations were maintained until 1969 “W when the school became fully co-educational. ‘It’s a golden time celebration of 50 years of Viking tradition'" Today, Nolan Catholic is a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth and to be a Viking’ — Nolan Catholic Principal Cathy Buckingham continues to fl ourish under the direction of the Society of Mary (the Marianists). ust ask the Nolan Catholic students Th e college preparatory high school has who packed the gym on Aug. 15 “When you go back to your parishes and Namur, decided to launch a new era of maintained a faith-based curriculum and high to kick-off the high school’s 50th communities, you’ll be ambassadors of Nolan Catholic secondary education in Tarrant academic standards throughout its history anniversary celebration with a pep Catholic High School and our celebration County. Built on property donated by the but has changed in size and appearance. Pat rally. Th e teens, dressed in of 50 years of Viking tradition,” she said, Amon G. Carter Foundation, the venture Pierret, director of alumni relations and a J Nolan’s trademark blue and grey challenging the already enthusiastic student combined Our Lady of Victory Academy 1978 alumna, surprised her young listeners uniforms, stood and cheered from the body. “It’s going to be a fantastic year!” for girls with Laneri High School for boys. when she described a time when the school bleachers as Principal Cathy Buckingham Th e school’s colorful heritage dates For a short time, the newly organized had no air conditioning or football fi eld. Th e announced some of the activities that will back to 1961 when the Marianist Brothers, secondary school was known as Our Lady showcase the school’s fi ve decades of history. together with the Sisters of St. Mary of of Victory but was renamed Msgr. Robert SEE NOLAN, P. 18 PAGE 2 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 ShepherdOur Speaks We are all the result of a thought of God, willed, loved, and necessary Dear Brothers and necessary, is also the theme of this year’s of Jesus Christ should feel excused from Bishop’s Annual Catholic Pro-Life Banquet receiving catechesis” (Catechesi Tradendae, Sisters in Christ, which will be held Sept. 24 at the DFW 45). Airport Hyatt Regency Hotel. I would like to One of the great opportunities we have ne of the great take this opportunity as we refl ect together in North Texas for ongoing faith formation highlights during on the great dignity of the human person and ministry training is the annual revealed in Mary’s Assumption to invite you University of Dallas Ministry Conference the month of August to this very important event in the life of which will be off ered Oct. 28-29 at the O our Diocese. Th e Bishop’s Annual Catholic Dallas Convention Center. Sponsored by in the life and liturgy of the Pro-Life Banquet is the main fundraiser the Dioceses of Fort Worth and Dallas, the Church is the solemnity of the for our Diocesan Catholics Respect Life University of Dallas Ministry Conference is Offi ce and the Banquet helps to fund and an outstanding opportunity for all Catholics Assumption of Mary on Aug. 15. continue many of the outstanding Respect to come and join other local Catholics in Life programs in our Diocese such as respect learning more about their Catholic faith. Th e Assumption of Mary is a very important life education, assistance, and personal Th is year, the Conference has as its keynote event in salvation history because it not only mentoring to mothers in crisis pregnancies speaker the Archbishop of Chicago, Francis reveals to us some important truths about through Gabriel Project “angels,” critical Cardinal George, who is also the author who Mary is as Mother and Model of the post-abortion healing retreats off ered of two excellent books that are very much Church, but Mary’s Assumption also reveals Bishop Kevin Vann through Rachel’s Ministries, and education, worth reading: Th e Diff erence God Makes: a great deal about ourselves and the great formation, and leadership training off ered A Catholic Vision of Faith, Communion, and destiny to which we are called in Christ. the bodies of even the just are corrupted through our Youth for Life programs. Not Culture and God in Action: How Faith in First, the Assumption of Mary reveals after death, and only on the last day will only will your presence at the Pro-Life God Can Address the Challenges of the World. that Mary, at the end of her earthly life, they be joined, each to its own glorious Banquet be a powerful witness to the Gospel Th e Conference will off er breakout sessions is assumed by Christ body and soul into soul. of Life, but your generous support will also featuring many other dynamic nationally heaven and it is one of the four Marian allow us to continue the tireless work for known speakers and some of our popular dogmas solemnly defi ned by Pope Pius XII Now God has willed that the Blessed life through our Catholics Respect Life local talent as well for ministry formation for in 1950. In other words, Mary enjoys the Virgin Mary should be exempted from Offi ce. We are especially blessed this year a wide variety of ministries such as RCIA, full fruits of the Resurrection immediately this general rule. She, by an entirely to have as our keynote presenter Catholic Youth Ministry, Religious Education, and at the end of her earthly life. Th is is because unique privilege, completely overcame writer and scholar George Weigel who is Marriage and Family, as well as numerous Mary, from the moment of her Immaculate sin by her Immaculate Conception, and best known as the author of the biography sessions off ered for ongoing adult faith Conception until the end of her life on earth, as a result she was not subject to the of Pope John Paul II Witness to Hope and formation such as apologetics, liturgy was free from the stain of Original Sin and law of remaining in the corruption of is one of the more infl uential and popular and sacraments, prayer and spirituality, never chose to cooperate with sin and evil all the grave, and she did not have to wait Catholic scholars and writers in the Church and parenting and Catholic family life. throughout her life. Th erefore, since Mary until the end of time for the redemption today. Please join me and many others I encourage both parish ministers and never sinned, she was to never suff er the of her body. from all around our Diocese to support the parishioners alike to register and to come and fruits of sin: death or corruption of the body. — Munifi centissimus Deus, 4-5 Catholics Respect Life Offi ce and to affi rm take advantage of this unique faith formation As St. Paul proclaims, and celebrate the great gift of life! To register opportunity. Th ere is more information in Where, O death, is your victory? Where, Th us, the Assumption, along with for the Banquet, visit the Diocesan website at this issue of the North Texas Catholic and O death, is your sting? Th e sting of death and closely connected to the Immaculate www.fwdioc.org and click on the "Pro-Life you can also fi nd more information on the is sin, and the power of sin is the law. Conception, is in the person of Mary a Banquet" icon. Conference website at www.udallas.edu/ But thanks be to God who gives us the shining testimony to the dignity of the Th ese summer days are also the time udmc for English and www.udallas.edu/ victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. human person and the destiny to which each when many of us are returning to school udmc/espanol for Spanish. — 1 Corinthians: 55-57 and every person is called in Christ. Mary as either students or teachers. I want to May God continue to bless you and reveals to us that only in Christ is the true take this opportunity especially to thank your families as we begin another school Instead, Mary is the fi rst to experience meaning of life revealed, and only in Him all of the principals, teachers, and staff in year, and may we especially in this month the fullness of the Resurrection of the body do we fi nd fullness of life and love. As the our Catholic schools who work so hard to of the Assumption entrust ourselves to the merited by the death and resurrection of her culture of death in many ways surrounds spread the gift of Catholic education to so intercession and maternal care of Mary who Son. Mary, who is the Mother and Model of us, Mary is the great sign of the dignity and many students and families in our Diocese. is our Mother and Model of faith. Mary, the Church, is for us a sign of the hope and glory of the human person as redeemed by I also want to thank so many of you who are Queen of Heaven, pray for us! glory that awaits all of us who have faith and Christ. Mary, being full of grace and the love also involved as catechists in the religious trust in Christ and strive to overcome sin in of God from the moment of her conception education programs in our parishes. Your our own lives. As Pope Pius XII taught: to the end of her earthly life, shows us in a gifts of teaching and witnessing the Catholic powerful way that the human person is no faith are crucial to the life and mission of the Christ overcame sin and death by mere accident of biological processes, but as Church. Th ank you for your generous service +Bishop Kevin W. Vann. JCD, DD his own death, and one who through Pope Benedict proclaimed in his Inaugural to spreading the Faith! Diocese of Fort Worth Baptism has been born again in a Homily, “We are not some casual and At the same time, I cannot stress enough supernatural way has conquered sin meaningless product of evolution. Each of the importance of ongoing faith formation and death through the same Christ. us is the result of a thought of God. Each of for not only those who are involved in Yet, according to the general rule, God us is willed, each of us is loved, each of us is teaching in our schools or ministries in our does not will to grant to the just the full necessary.” parishes, but for each and every Catholic, eff ect of the victory over death until the Th is beautiful teaching of our Holy even adult Catholics. As Pope John Paul end of time has come. And so it is that Father that each of us is willed, loved, and II has taught us, “No one in the Church Th e University of Dallas coverage planned for this issue will appear instead in the October issue. Summer schedules and a staff change North in the Communications Offi ce of the university, made it necessary to Texas postpone coverage of this jewel of Catholic higher education in Irving. catholic

PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin W. Vann DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS: Pat Svacina CONTENTS September 2011 EDITOR: Jeff Hensley ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Tony Gutiérrez Features Departments ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Judy Russeau WEB DESIGNER: Chris Kastner Cardinal George to keynote UDMC; 4-5 Briefl y CIRCULATION: Rita Garber formation off ered for all Catholics 6 REGULAR COLUMNISTS: By North Texas Catholic Staff Denise Bossert 10-11 Voices Jean Denton Kathy Cribari Hamer Fort Worth to host Catholic Charities SPECIAL PACKAGE Jeff Hedglen 7 USA Gathering and Poverty Summit 13-16 Vocations Jeff Hensley David Mills By Joan Kurkowski-Gillen Mary Regina Morrell Sharon K. Perkins 11 Catechesis Lucas Pollice Knights host Religious; Jubiliarians Father John Rausch Father Kyle Walterscheid 13 honored; seminarians pictured 12 Features By Michele Baker, Joan Gillen, CONTRIBUTORS: and Tony Gutiérrez Michele Baker Jenara Kocks Burgess George Weigel to keynote Bishop's 7th 22-23 Word to Life John English Juan Guajardo 17 Annual Catholic Pro-Life Banquet Kathy Cribari Hamer By Juan Guajardo 24-26 Spanish Joan Kurkowski-Gillen Wendy Pandolfo Donna Ryckaert Kristin Zschiesche

Editorial Offi ce: 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108, (817) 560-3300; FAX (817) 244-8839. OK, it's still hot. But fall has to come... Circulation Offi ce: Rita Garber, 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108, (817) 560-3300. nce decades ago, when I was a sacker and checker at a grocery Remembering, and appreciating the good of others is a major component of NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC (USPS 751-370) (ISSN 0899-7020) is published monthly, by the Most Rev. Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of store just off the square in Denton, summer stretched into October. who each of us is as a human being and a child of God. The combined memories the Diocese of Fort Worth, 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas. For those who are not registered parishioners in the Temperatures remained in the mid-90s until late in the month. One of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur celebrating their jubilees of 50, 60, and 75 Diocese of Fort Worth, subscription rates are $20 for one year, $40 hot day, as a co-worker and I carried groceries out to customers' cars, years at St. Andrew's August 6 would fi ll countless volumes with tales of kind- for two years, $60 for three years. Periodical postage paid at Fort Worth, Texas. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to North Texas O ness, compassion, and love of the Lord. Multiply those memories by the number Catholic, 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108. he turned to me, glanced toward the season's fi rst Blue Norther, rolling toward Deadline for information for the North Texas Catholic is noon of us with its promise of cooler weather, and said, with great seriousness; "This is a of lives touched, and the volumes would reach to the sky. 255 years of combined the Wednesday two weeks before the paper is published. The NTC moment we'll long remember." Frank, who was 17, was right. service, a record of goodness worthy of recognition. You can read about their is published the third Friday of each month with the date of the following month as the date of issue. great legacy of service on Page 14, and about their newest novice on page 15. To access current news and information, fi nd us at www.fwdioc. Right now there are four groups of young people and their sponsors on pilgrimage And while you're on Page 15, you can't miss the portrait of the incredibly large org/ntc The appearance of advertising in these pages does not imply to World Youth Day in Madrid, celebrating Mass with Pope Benedict XVI, rejoicing group of seminarians currently in formation for priestly service for our diocese. They endorsement of businesses, services, or products. Readers must exercise prudence in responding to advertising in all media. in and deepening their faith in concert with other Catholic young people, literally are posing with Bishop Vann and Father Kyle Walterscheid, director of Vocations, in from around the world. To see pictures of the group of Jovenes who traveled from the newly refurbished church of St. Peter the Apostle in Lindsay. North Texas' own our diocese to Madrid being blessed before they headed for fl ights out of DFW Air- painted church is decorated in the Beuronese style, and will celebrate the comple- port, see Page 17 or in Spanish on Page 25. Rest assured, those are memories tion of its most recent restoration with a Mass Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. that will last for decades. Postings on the Bishop's Blog at www.fwdioc.org will let you know And we can well imagine that the crowd of more than 500 who gathered at this about his latest musings on saints, church architecture, the reactions of those year's Religious Appreciation Dinner at St. Francis of Assisi in Grapevine August 2, fi rst touring the holy places of Europe, only to realize they are right there with will long remember the honor accorded the priests, nuns, and brothers, deacons the physical remains of the saints, reinforcing the reality of memories created and their wives and the contribution by the Western Metroplex Chapter of the centuries ago by those who lived heroic lives of faith, enfl eshing the mercy and Knights of Columbus to the education and formation of seminarians, as well goodness of our God. And remember, you can always get more news from the as to the Deaf Ministry of the diocese. Acts of kindness and charity are always NTC at www.fwdioc.org/ntc. remembered, not only by us, but by God, the giver of all good gifts. You can read Jeff Hensley about this occasion on Page 13. Editor PAGE 4 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011

A family visits a memorial at the Pentagon dedicated to victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in Arlington, Va., near Washington Aug. 18. Sept. 11 this year marks the 10th anniversary of the attacks that claimed the lives Briefly of nearly 3,000 people at the Pentagon and in New York City and Shanksville, Pa. (CNS Church, National, photo/Bob Roller)

Pentagon Memorial pays solemn International, A Somali child stands in front of a war-devastated cathedral in the old section of Mogadishu, Somalia, Aug. 18. Some 12.4 million people in the Horn of Africa — including Somalia, Kenya, tribute to victims of 9/11 attacks Ethiopia, and Djibouti — are aff ected by the worst drought in decades, according to the United ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) — The Pentagon in sadness is particularly hard for him. Nations. Tens of thousands of people have already died. (CNS photo/Feisal Omar, Reuters) Memorial pays somber tribute to the 184 Pointing to the benches, lined up people who lost their lives at that spot in chronological order according to the At opening of exhibit on 10 years ago, but it also is a place that victim’s date of birth, from ages 3 to 71, Bishops offer appeal to help conveys a sense of life moving on. Smith said he often thinks how these rescue, Chilean miners It is different from other sites of people just came to work or got on a fund CRS response to East the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks: the field plane that day and “didn’t plan to die.” say God was with them African famine, drought in Shanksville, Pa., or the empty spot “These people didn’t deserve this,” where the huge twin towers of the World he said. WASHINGTON (CNS) — The dramatic At an Aug. 3 press preview for the BALTIMORE (CNS) — The ongoing agency is expanding its food distribution Trade Center once stood in New York City. Before he could get back to his job and uplifting story of survival and a rescue exhibit, Barrios was among four of the drought and famine afflicting Somalia program to 1.1 million people and is The Pentagon Memorial, dedicated in at hand, a group of tourists asked him that captivated the world one year ago rescued miners who stood together, and other East African nations is “a working with local partners to provide 2008, is adjacent to the enormous facility some questions. Nine-year-old triplets unfolds in “Against All Odds: Rescue holding a Chilean flag with the number humanitarian crisis that cries out for livelihood support, water, and sanitation. housing the Department of Defense and from Chicago wanted to know why the at the Chilean Mine,” a new exhibit at “33” written on the white star. Different help to Christians throughout the world,” In Somalia, CRS is supporting local its more than 26,000 employees. It is benches face opposite directions. He the Smithsonian’s National Museum of in age, build, and looks, they shared a said the president of the U.S. Conference partners to assist highly vulnerable, alongside a busy Washington highway explained that the 59 benches facing Natural History in Washington. bond as brothers, fellow miners, and of Catholic Bishops and the chairman of displaced families with basic necessities, and under the flight path of the nearby away from the Pentagon represent those The exhibit opened Aug. 5, exactly survivors. the board of Catholic Relief Services in such as food packages, support to clinics, airport. Cars and trucks are almost who were on the plane and the 125 facing one year after the mine collapse in Chile, Media reports at the time said the a joint statement. therapeutic feeding, and shelter. always whizzing by, or crawling along, the other way are for those who were in which all 33 miners survived and were men had prayed together underground, “CRS can use all the help we can In Kenya, CRS is working both to assist depending on the time of day. inside the Pentagon. Individual names rescued 69 days later. and had requested religious items when offer in this current tragic situation,” newly arrived refugees with hygiene, There is no ground zero sense of are engraved at the end of each bench. The technical skill of the rescuers can they made contact with the surface, and wrote Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of sanitation promotion and protection, something missing, since the damaged One of the triplets also asked about be seen in the drill bit that cut through built small shrines to Mary in the mine New York, USCCB president, and Bishop and also to provide water, sanitation, side of the Pentagon was repaired within where the plane hit and Smith pointed to nearly one-half mile of rock, and the Fenix as they waited together to be rescued. Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson, Ariz., CRS and supplemental feeding to drought- a year, and there is no sense of being set the different shade of stone that makes rescue capsule constructed by the Chilean Above ground, family members, board chairman. “Through CRS our affected Kenyan communities. apart from the rest of the world as in the up a large section of the building’s side. navy in consultation with NASA. That friends, and neighbors prayed together generosity could literally feed thousands Misiones Salesianas, the Spanish rural Shanksville setting. Part of the stone from the Pentagon’s capsule was named for the phoenix, the for the miners’ safety, their prayers joined and provide them clean water, shelter, Salesians’ mission office in Madrid, said On an evening nearly a month before damaged limestone walls is incorporated legendary bird that is a symbol of rebirth. by concerned people around the world, and other life-saving goods.” Aug. 10 it would send 200,000 euros the 10th anniversary of the terrorist in a border at the entrance of the memorial But the human spirit and faith that including Pope Benedict XVI. CRS, the U.S. bishops’ overseas aid (about $284,000) to provide relief in attacks, a worker cleared gravel from with the inscription “September 11, 2001 helped the miners endure is also on At the press briefing, the miners and development agency, estimates famine-stricken areas. It said both the base of one of the stainless steel 9:37 a.m.” — marking the exact time display, in the form of a small Bible, about helped introduce the Smithsonian exhibit that more than 12 million people are refugee camps and Salesian centers “are benches symbolizing those who died the hijacked plane crashed, almost an the size of a hand, labeled Santa Biblia about their survival and rescue, and in urgent need of aid in Kenya, Somalia overcrowded, with thousands arriving when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed hour after the first plane hit New York’s (“Holy Bible”), and the exhibit notes, answered reporters’ questions through and Ethiopia. The drought has resulted every day to receive food and water.” into the side of the Pentagon. World Trade Center and about 20 minutes “Miner Jose Henriquez, a committed interpreters. Barrios was asked about in failed crops, deaths of livestock, and The U.S. government announced Aug. “It’s hard to be here. It brings before the plane crashed in Shanksville. Christian, read from this Bible when he the words he had written on his helmet, critical shortages of food and water. 8 it will give an additional $105 million in sadness to me,” said Nyeanati Y Smith, Kristen O’Shea, mother of the led the men in daily prayer.” and how the miners’ faith helped them “There are parents whose little humanitarian assistance to nations in the a 65-year-old Liberian native who has triplets and a 12-year-old girl visiting Displayed next to the Bible is a scuffed survive. “The miners, they never thought children have died, and children who have Horn of Africa region, bringing its total been working a few nights a week at the the memorial, has a personal connection blue miner’s helmet, with earphones on they were 33. They were 34, because God been orphaned. They are suffering from commitment for this fiscal year to $564.5 Pentagon Memorial for the past three with the attacks of Sept. 11. A former the side, and in the front of the helmet, was with them,” he said. hunger, thirst, disease, and drought,” the million to help those in need. years. He makes sure the grounds are flight attendant with United Airlines, scrawled with a black marker, are the Asked if he felt like a different man prelates said in a statement issued from The money is being used for clear, water is flowing in the fountains O’Shea was pregnant with the triplets words, “GRACIAS DIOS” (“Thank God.”) since the mine collapse and rescue, Baltimore, home to CRS headquarters. health, nutrition, agriculture and under each bench, and lights underneath and on bed rest during the fall of 2001. That helmet belongs to miner Carlos Barrios said, “I’ve changed regarding “We see millions of people being forced food security, economic recovery, each bench are lit. A co-worker and friend of hers was on Barrios, who also is seen in the exhibit in family. We are closer to our families, and from their homes, leaving behind what humanitarian coordination, community- The memorial is open 24 hours a United Airlines Flight 175, the second a large photo displayed behind the rescue also our faith in God. Many of us were meager possessions they had, and based education and anti-malnutrition day, and Smith said family members and plane to hit the World Trade Center. capsule. As he emerges to the surface, not believers or close to God (before walking for days over rough terrain” to measures, and water, sanitation, and friends of those killed tend to visit the O’Shea can’t help feeling that she smiling and waving, he has a simple the collapse), but down there, I think find sustenance. hygiene initiatives in Ethiopia, Somalia, site late at night. Seeing them huddled could have easily been on that flight. white rosary around his neck. we were with him.” In Ethiopia, CRS officials said the and Kenya. Resolving the US debt crisis: Christian groups weigh in on solutions WASHINGTON (CNS) — After President Conference of Catholic Bishops, has been pointing out the “the good Samaritan “If religious people do not make this number alone has an apostolic ring to it. R-Ohio, and Obama “muster allies within Barack Obama signed the Budget Control urging Washington’s lawmakers not to did not use a government credit card.” case,” he said, “it is difficult to determine Members of the committee, whose names their parties who will seriously address Act Aug. 2 to raise the nation’s debt cut funding for programs for the poor The arguments of both groups what distinctive message they offer.” were finalized Aug. 11, have until Nov. our dangerously inequitable distribution ceiling, a collective sigh of tentative relief and couches its members’ concerns with have merit, according to Patrick Clark, John Carr, executive director of the 23 to recommend $1.5 trillion in deficit of wealth, our illusions of endless was immediately followed by plenty of the question: “What would Jesus cut?” an assistant professor of theology U.S. bishops’ Department of Justice, reductions during the next 10 years. entitlements, the diminishment of the speculation and analysis of what the Another faith-based group, at Jesuit-run University of Scranton, Peace, and Human Development, has They can recommend further cuts middle class, the increasing misery of country should do next. Christians for a Sustainable Economy, Pa. Clark posted an Aug. 8 blog entry been keen on making the case for those in discretionary spending, changes the jobless and the poor, the socialism Although much of the discussion has argued that federally run programs for on the opposing Christian responses in need and has been disappointed with to entitlement programs, including that benefits those too big to fail, and relied on the opinions of economists and the poor do not always provide the best to the economic crisis on http:// the government’s recent solutions. Medicare and Social Security or increases belt-tightening for those too small to politicians, religious groups bypassed the solution and are urging the government to catholicmoraltheology.com — a site In an Aug. 3 statement, the day after in tax revenue. care about, and the 1,000-page morass usual pundits to consider how Jesus would put more focus on financial stewardship which posts comments from North the president signed the debt deal, he said Jesuit Father John Kavanaugh, a of hidden loopholes and exemptions react to the country’s financial fiasco. and economic responsibility. American Catholic moral theologians. the budget debate “demonstrated the professor of philosophy at St. Louis called a tax code.” And apparently he could have In a letter to President Obama, the He called the Circle of Protection’s partisan, ideological, and dysfunctional University, wrote in the Aug. 1 issue of The priest said this kind of work differing takes on ways to solve the group said the Circle of Protection doesn’t approach “more urgent,” though, polarization that dominates Washington.” America magazine that the economic will take time, imagination, intellect debt crisis, according to two different “speak for all Christians.” Its members saying public spending on poverty and The unfinished business of trimming situation is “dangerous, but it need not and heart. “But most of all, it will take Christian groups. raised their own question about the most global health programs is “a sliver of the U.S. budget now falls on the shoulders be fatal.” courage to stand up to the nasty rhetoric The Circle of Protection, a faith- Christian way to respond to the debt crisis, discretionary spending and essentially of a super committee — a bipartisan He said compromise could still and nutsy intransigence that haunts our based group which includes the U.S. asking: “Whom would Jesus indebt?” and irrelevant to America’s long-term debt.” congressional group of 12 — whose happen if House Speaker John Boehner, political life.” NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 PAGE 5 St. Bartholomew says goodbye to Texan Miss Teen USA will use platform to parish administrator Br. Paul McMullen promote girls’ self-esteem, modesty BROWNSVILLE — When Danielle started called Modest is Hottest, which Doty, Miss Texas Teen USA, arrived in teaches girls about self-respect and the Bahamas to compete in the Miss self-esteem. Teen USA pageant, she surrendered to “I want girls to know that people Briefly God’s plan for her life, the Harlingen will like you and you will have friends native said. when you are comfortable in your own “I let go and let God,” Doty skin,” she said. Local & State told The Valley Catholic, newspaper Doty graduated from Harlingen Sacred Heart teacher Sr. Lillian Marie for the Diocese of Brownsville, in High School South in May, finishing a telephone interview from New in the top 10 of her class. She is the Reiter elected Benedictine Prioress York City where she will attend the daughter of Kevin and Liz Doty. New York Film Academy and study Doty was baptized, received her broadcast journalism. “I was there, I first Communion and was confirmed had prepared, I had worked out, gotten at St. Anthony Church. Her faith has in shape and from that point on, it was given her the courage to face many

Photo courtesy of Arkansas Catholic really in God’s hands. I knew he would challenges throughout her life, said Brother Paul McMullen, TOR, welcomes applause from do what was best.” her mother. Doty, a parishioner at St. Anthony “We brought up both of our St. Bartholomew parishioners at an enthusiastic going Church in Harlingen, was crowned Miss children with the belief that with God away reception held in his honor in the parish hall July Teen USA 2011 July 16 at the Atlantis in your life, you will make the right Resort in the Bahamas. choices and you will always have 18. Br. Paul had served as parochial administrator of St. “As soon as they called my name, someone with you,” Liz Doty said. Bartholomew in Southwest Fort Worth since 2003. Father I think you just go on pause,” Doty Danielle Doty said that she feels a said a couple of weeks after her win. responsibility to make the most of this Jim Pemberton is the new pastor at St. Bartholomew. Br. “You don’t hear anything, you’re not blessing that the Lord has bestowed Paul is currently on sabbatical, but plans to return to Fort thinking of anything. You’re just taking upon her. She feels called to help in the moment.” others, especially girls. Worth where he can continue to be of service to the Diocese As Miss Teen USA, Doty will “His putting this in front of me is of Fort Worth. promote several charitable alliances, giving me an open door to take full Photo courtesy of Arkansas Catholic including plans to expand the action,” Doty said. “It’s not for me by Little Rock Bishop Anthony B. Taylor was present June 20 at Holy Angels Convent in Jonesboro, charitable organization that she any means.” Arkansas, when Sister Lillian Marie Reiter, OSB, was elected prioress. The new prioress has spent Corpus Christi Cathedral music director to the past 52 years as a Catholic elementary school teacher, including the last 13 years at Sacred lead Pueri Cantores choirs singing at New York Heart School in Muenster. Teachers arriving in Fort Worth from Mass honoring Sept. 11 victims and families EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is reprinted help them out in whatever way they EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is adapted times they have been overlooked, with permission from the ARKANSAS need.” Notre Dame’s ACE program from a press release sent to the NTC by and now some of them are adults CATHOLIC newspaper, serving the Diocese “(I will) appoint them to missions the American Federation Pueri Cantores. themselves with children of their own.” of Little Rock, Arkansas. It has been that will help serve the Church and All parish and Catholic school adapted to better reflect the local bring God to other people,” she said. NEW YORK — As the 10th anniversary choirs are encouraged to join American nature of the story. “If they ask me for help, we’ll work of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks Federation Pueri Cantores at this together as a family.” approaches, many are planning their special event and can locate more LITTLE ROCK — When Muenster native According to a press release, Sr. own unique ways of commemorating information at www.pcchoirs.org. Sister Lillian Marie Reiter, OSB, was 5 Lillian Marie is the fourth sister from this sad event in U.S. history. For youth Pueri Cantores was founded years old, she said her teacher shared Texas to be elected prioress at the and teen singers who are members internationally in 1944 and in the information with students about convent. of the American Federation of Pueri United States in 1953. Currently, Pueri priests — particularly how they would Growing up the second of six Cantores and their leaders, Sept. 11 Cantores will host 13 regional student bring Holy Communion to the sick. children in Muenster, she looked after will be remembered in song and prayer choral festivals this year for Catholic Sister Lillian Marie said the teacher her brothers and sisters while helping Photo courtesy of the University of Notre Dame in New York City. parish and school choirs. then asked the class if anyone thought on the small family farm where “God EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is adapted ACE in 1993. Approximately 300 young singers Gwozdz joined the Pueri Cantores they had a calling to be a religious was number one” in their lives. from a press release sent to the NTC by The Diocese of Fort Worth is one between nine and 18 years old movement six years ago. “I loved the one day. After graduating from the eighth the University of Notre Dame. of 26 dioceses around the country from Catholic parishes and schools mission that Pueri Cantores was built Sr. Lillian Marie thought this would grade in 1955, she entered the former that welcome ACE teachers to work throughout the United States will be on. The youth are the Church of today be a great fit, raising her hand. Holy Angels Academy with the While students and teachers return in Catholic schools — often schools singing at the Mass of Remembrance and Pueri Cantores has the power to “I thought about being a ballet intention of becoming a nun. Sr. Lillian to school, one group of teachers from with limited resources in economically at St. Patrick Cathedral in New York inspire them,” he said. dancer, but my parents didn’t have the Marie took her first vows in 1958 and the University of Notre Dame has stressed areas. Despite facing frequent City on Saturday, Sept. 10. Lee Gwozdz, Many singers traveling to New money,” she said. perpetual vows in 1963. traveled the farthest to get to their financial challenges, Catholic schools music director at Corpus Christi York will experience the grandeur of In similar fashion, God seems In 1959, she received her first classrooms. nationwide have a well-documented Cathedral in the Diocese of Corpus St. Patrick Cathedral for the first time. to have other plans for her teaching teaching assignment for first- and Six young teachers at three schools track record of educating students Christi will unite choirs from around The choirs will sing from the front career at Sacred Heart School in second-graders at St. Michael School — Ana Hernandez and Cornelius for the common good, providing the country — and several choirs from pews providing a logistical challenge, Muenster. She’s had to put it on hold in West Memphis. This sparked a Rogers at St. George School, Anne educational opportunity vital to civic Canada — to honor the victims and Gwozdz said. With the organs in the after being elected prioress June 20 52-year career, teaching in schools in Christine Barbera and Karla Garcia- society and preparing leaders for the families of Sept. 11. rear of the church, an offsite rehearsal of the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters at Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Huerta at St. Rita School, and Brendan Church and the community. Archbishop Timothy Dolan invited location, and no rehearsal time at the Holy Angels Convent in Jonesboro, “(I enjoyed) the enthusiasm of the Apfeld and Megan Osterhout at All Fr. Scully attributes the success of Pueri Cantores to be a part of the church, Gwozdz said he is relying on Arkansas. She replaces Sister Mary children and their willingness to learn Saints — traveled from South Bend, Catholic schools largely to leaders and Mass on Sunday where the Holy See’s the Holy Spirit to guide them through. Anne Nuce, who completed two three- and live,” said the new prioress. “The Indiana, where they participate in the teachers who care for their students Permanent Observer to the United For this unique service two year terms. uniqueness of each child ... You see Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) individually and as part of a faith-filled Nations, Archbishop Francis Chullikatt, pieces have been chosen to highlight “I don’t know how to say how I God in each one.” teacher formation program. They will community. will preside. the memorial service. “Pie Jesu” felt,” Sr. Lillian Marie said of being She received her bachelor’s degree live in community in a house in Fort “The three inseparable pillars Some singers participating in the written by Mary Lynn Lightfoot was named prioress. “It’s not really a job I in education in 1970 from Arkansas Worth, pursuing graduate degrees in in ACE’s formation of teachers are remembrance Mass have been directly originally created for the victims of the want, but I feel that is what God wants State University in Jonesboro. For the education and experiencing school life professional service, community life, affected by the attacks on Sept. 11, Oklahoma City bombing. “This piece me to do. I will do the best I can; it’s past 13 years, Sr. Lillian Marie has been far from their university’s Golden Dome and spiritual growth,” Fr. Scully says. said Gwozdz. “For them this concert reflects the prayers of eternal life and what God is asking of me now.” teaching at Sacred Heart. and football stadium. The two-year teacher formation is a way to remember their loved ones grace of all lost,” said Gwozdz. The After a secret ballot vote by the Still learning the ins and outs of “ACE has become a leading initiative for recent college graduates lost.” second piece, “America the Beautiful,” more than 30 nuns at Holy Angels the position, she doesn’t have any solid provider of teachers to Catholic schools incorporates personal development Jan Schmidt, executive director will be the ending song for the choir. Convent, Sr. Lillian Marie, 69, was plans for the future, but said she’s in the United States, and we’re blessed and vocational discernment alongside of the American Federation Pueri The version that will be sung had chosen and accepted the position from most looking forward to serving her with highly talented young people a rigorous curriculum leading to a Cantores added, “This Mass remembers been commissioned by the American Bishop Anthony B. Taylor of Little Rock, fellow sisters. who want to go wherever the needs Master of Education degree. The a historic and tragic event in our Federation Pueri Cantores for their July who was present at the election. “(I will) try to bring them closer to are in order to sustain and strengthen curriculum includes summer studies on history, and we specifically wanted to 4, 2008, performance in front of the As prioress, Sr. Lillian Marie said God, because we could all use growth Catholic education,” says Holy Cross the Notre Dame campus and two years honor the children of the victims. Many White House. she will “work with the sisters and in that area,” said Sr. Lillian Marie. Father Timothy Scully, who co-founded of teaching. PAGE 6 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 Diocese Cardinal George to deliver English keynote for UDMC Oct. 28-29 By North Texas Catholic Staff developing and growing reality of lay ecclesial ministry and the implications for the Church, The University of Dallas Ministry and reflecting on the bishop’s relationship to Conference, co-sponsored by the Dioceses of Fort the lay ecclesial minister and offer his insights Worth and Dallas, will be held Oct. 28-29 this on the future of this leadership and service, year. Cardinal Francis George, OMI, of Chicago underscoring a fruitful collaboration between will deliver the English keynote speech for the ordained and lay ministers. conference, and Father Alejandro Ortega Trillo, The Spanish language keynote will be author of Vicios y virtudes (Vices and Virtues), will presented by Father Alejandro Ortega Trillo. Fr. deliver keynote address in Spanish. Ortega was ordained to the priesthood in 2000 The 2011 conference is expected to bring in and earned a licentiate in philosophy from the more than 6,000 faithful participants, building Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in on the success of the 2010 conference that brought Rome. He has specialized in moral theology and CNS Photo / Don Blake, The Dialog CNS Photo / Nancy Wiechec an attendance of more than 5,000. Organizers bioethics. During his keynote on Saturday, Oct. Composer and musician Tony Melendez plays guitar Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago, immediate past emphasize that the conference is not just intended 29, he will be addressing how to “know yourself, and sings during Mass at the "One Spirit, One Church" president of the USCCB, delivers the homily during Mass at for ministry professionals, but any Catholics who accept yourself, and rise above.” conference at St. Mark's High School in Wilmington, the start of the bishops' meeting last fall. Cardinal George desire to learn more about their faith. The conference will also include a Delaware, in 2009. Melendez will perform at the UDMC. will deliver the English keynote at this year's UDMC. The conference will also feature special Vietnamese track, led by Father Anthony Dao, musical performances throughout the weekend, who will offer four sessions on different aspects Catechesis for the Diocese of Fort Worth. “It’s our responsibility as faithful Catholics including one by Tony Melendez, who was born of the Eucharist. Pollice will offer a session on the meaning to transmit the faith,” he added. “This will be a without arms and learned to play his guitar Other conference speakers include National of human suffering, and another on the need for good workshop for catechists across the board.” using his feet. Catholic Reporter senior correspondent and CNN confession. De La Torre will offer a session in Individual registration, which includes Cardinal George was installed as archbishop senior Vatican analyst John Allen, Jr.; Father English on how not to teach the Catholic faith, entrance to both days, is $65 before Sept. 16, of Chicago in 1997, named a cardinal in 1998, Ronald Rolheiser, OMI, president of the Oblate and another on how to teach Catholic doctrine $80 before Oct. 14, and $100 on the days of the and served as president of the U.S. Conference of School of Theology in San Antonio, and the through C.S. Lewis’s classic The Screwtape Letters. event. Group rates for 20 or more for the two Catholic Bishops from 2007-2010. He is a lso the author of numerous books, including Secularity De La Torre will also offer a session in Spanish days are priced at $45 per person before Sept. author of The Difference God Makes: A Catholic and the Gospel: Being Missionaries to our Children, on the biblical roots of the Mass, and another 16 and $65 per person before Oct. 14. Vision of Faith, Communion, and Culture. and Our One Great Act of Fidelity: Waiting for on seven fundamentals of effective apologetics. To register for the conference, or for more According to the conference’s website, Cardinal Christ in the Eucharist; Lucas Pollice, director De La Torre said his session on how not to information, visit the conference website at www. George will deliver his keynote Friday, Oct. 28, of Catechesis for the Diocese of Fort Worth, teach the Catholic faith will cover the “do’s and udallas.edu/udmc, or call (214) 295-4269, or offering theological and pastoral insights on the and Marlon De La Torre, director of Children’s don’t’s of effective Catholic teaching.” (972) 721-4077. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 PAGE 7 Fort Worth to host Catholic Charities USA Gathering and Poverty Summit By Joan Kurkowski-Gillen measurement to communications, advocacy, and Correspondent We’re going to try to find innovative ways to solve funding opportunities. Conference participants will also have the opportunity to explore some Finding innovative ways to help the poor and poverty. We want attendees to go home with new of the inventive programs offered by Catholic needy in America become more self-sufficient is Charities in the Diocese of Fort Worth that have the focus of the 2011 Catholic Charities USA ideas, templates for future work, and creative skills made it one of the leading agencies in the country. Gathering and Poverty Summit hosted for the to reduce poverty. Every person who registers for the conference first time by Catholic Charities Fort Worth on receives a free scarf produced by Catholic Sept. 18-21 at the Omni Hotel in Downtown — Heather Reynolds Charities’ newest business initiative, WORN. Fort Worth. The socially-conscious enterprise hires local Keeping with the theme, “Think & Act Catholic Charities Fort Worth, Inc., CEO refugee women to make high quality, high Anew,” the annual conference will bring together fashion scarves, and the supplemental income Catholic Charities workers from around the U.S. Bread for the World; Andrea Levere, president her grandparents, Maria and Baron Von Trapp, t he y prov ide emp ower s t hei r f a m i l ie s to r i s e a b ove for one purpose, according to Heather Reynolds. of the Corporation for Enterprise Development fled Nazi-occupied Austria and resettled in Stowe, poverty. Omni Hotels is underwriting the gift. “We’re going to try to find innovative ways (CFED); and Nan Roman, president and CEO Vermont, in the early 1940s with their children. Reynolds said she and her staff are really to solve poverty,” says the local Catholic Charities of the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Their adventure became the screenplay for the excited by the opportunity to share their agency’s CEO who expects 500 participants. “We want Individual registration for the Sept. 18-19 movie Sound of Music. innovative programming with the 500 people attendees to go home with new ideas, templates for Poverty Summit is available for $250/person and Reynolds said she will recount how her attending the Poverty Summit and National f ut u re work , a nd c re at ive s k i l l s to re duc e p over t y.” covers all materials and meals. family escaped, traveled to the US, and arrived Gathering of Catholic Charities USA. Catholic Charities USA hopes to cut poverty Reynolds says the conference presentations “on Ellis Island and how the Catholic community Local site visits include trips to the Children’s statistics in half by 2020. tap into different elements of poverty and were welcomed her family with open arms.” Assessment Center, the CASA Housing project, Bishop Kevin W. Vann will celebrate the c ho s en to he lp p e ople re -i m a g i ne t he w ay A mer ic a The conference’s varied schedule of and a visit to East Lancaster Ave. where guests will conference’s opening liturgy on Sunday, Sept. 18 at looks at the underprivileged and underserved. One presentations and activities offers something observe homelessness outreach in action. Catholic 2:45 p.m. in St. Patrick Cathedral. Following the keynote address, expected to engage the audience for everyone. Charities staff members are also giving workshops Mass, a two-day Poverty Summit kicks-off with of social workers, comes from an unlikely source. “Some of it will teach us innovative ways that showcase the agency’s groundbreaking efforts remarks by Catholic Charities USA President Rev. Colleen Barrett, president emeritus of Southwest to end poverty for clients. Some of it will be in parish involvement and providing employees Larry Snyder. The first of its kind meeting is open A irlines, Co., is credited wit h helping to create t he a reflection of our faith and celebration of the with a living wage. not only to Catholic Charities providers, but also “culture of fun” marketing strateg y that made the Eucharist, and some of it, like Elisabeth Von The Catholic Charities executive director its national partners engaged in reducing poverty. low-fare carrier a success with passengers. Trapp’s talk, is a good story designed to refresh considers the conference a “call to action.” She Designed to inspire and motivate a national “She’s going to walk through with us how our spirit as we all go back to our organizations,” invites anyone interested in the poverty summit movement to re duc e p over t y, t he su m m it i nc lude s Catholic Charities organizations can create Reynolds explains. “That’s critical in our line to come and learn about the issues, even if it’s an address by Mark Shriver, senior vice president cultures that bode well for our mission and vision of work.” just for one day. Registration details are available of Save the Children; a panel discussion aimed at as well as our end goal of eliminating poverty,” In addition to inspirational speakers, at www.chatholiccharitiesusa.org. helping participants learn how to create economic Reynolds enthused. Catholic Charities employees will benefit from “We have this incredible national convening opportunities for poor and disadvantaged people Another conference speaker, Elisabeth Von issue-specific workshops covering everything in our own diocese, and we all need to take great led by experts David Beckmann, president of Trapp, will use songs and stories to recount how from sustaining programs and performance advantage of that,” Reynolds adds. Catholic Charities launches WORN campaign to benefit refugee women

By Joan Kurkowski-Gillen her family’s rent. Many of the knitters The latest venture, WORN, grew Correspondent involved in WORN are unemployable f rom a n ide a su g g e s te d by A bbi M a r t i n outside the home because they cannot Ice, a Catholic Charities employee who Their stories of survival are as afford childcare. worked in Refugee Services. detailed and vivid as the colorful “This is all about standing “She described the refugee homes scarves they weave. against poverty and standing up she would go into and how they were Mae was born in a jungle and for opportunity for women,” said filled with beautiful handiwork and watched rebels burn her village home Heather Reynolds, the CEO of scarves,” Reynolds explained. “Abbi’s before escaping to a refugee camp. Catholic Charities Fort Worth, Inc., idea was that we hire these refugee Pretaal’s large family was forced to who introduced the line of upscale women to make scarves and then sell leave their homeland for Nepal where neckwear during a fashion show held them to the community. It sounded a bamboo and leaf covered hut became July 28 at the Brownstone restaurant like a winner to me.” their shelter. She remembers never in the West Seventh area west of Developed with help from a having enough to eat. Abigail fled Downtown Fort Worth. fashion advisory committee and a Burma for Malaysia but doesn’t like to Priced from $68 to $118, the solid business plan, WORN began talk about the years of persecution and wraps come in a variety of styles and producing merchandise in January struggle. The memory is too painful. tints from warm gold and black to and is already showing early signs of These resilient newcomers to the vivid teal, purple, and orange. Catholic success. Catholic Charities hoped to ABOVE: Catholic Charities Fort Worth CEO U.S. are some of the 22 home-based C h a r it ie s’ l au nc h of t he w i nter app a re l sell 550 handmade scarves in local Heather Reynolds introduces the WORN artisans helping Catholic Charities coincided with a record-breaking boutiques and through its website campaign July 28 at the Brownstone restaurant change the face of poverty in Fort su m mer he at w ave a c ro s s Nor t h Te x a s . www.wornforpeace.com during 2011. in the West Seventh area of Fort Worth. Worth. Armed with skeins of alpaca, Selling scarves with temperatures in “We have already sold more than RIGHT: Melissa Ice models an orange upscale and acrylic wool blend yarn, the the triple digits isn’t easy, Reynolds 700 scarves,” Reynolds announced to cowl-necked scarf at a fashion show unveiling talented, industrious women are the admitted. the cheering crowd. the new product line. Ice came up with the engine behind WORN — a new, “I know it’s hard to envision, The Catholic Charities CEO idea behind WORN. socially conscious business started by but it will be cold again someday,” told the roomful of supporters that the agency earlier this year. Workers promised the executive director, who c re at ive prog r a m s l i k e WOR N a re k e y continued Reynolds, who says her early hired for the project use their knitting encouraged the audience to support to pulling families out of poverty and experiences with refugee families is skills to craft fashionable scarves Catholic Charities by purchasing a giving them hope. Only one percent of forever imprinted on her heart. “We which are then marketed by Catholic scarf. “We’re so proud to have started the world’s refugees find new homes. do everything from greeting them at Charities. A woman who produces this social enterprise. But the only way The U.S. resettles 70 percent of those the airport, to teaching them English six scarves a week over the course of a business can survive is if people buy displaced persons. and helping them get jobs. WORN a month earns enough income to pay from us.” “And we’re blessed to serve them,” a llows us to ta ke t his to t he next level.” PAGE 8 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 Diocese Fr. George Montague to lead Magnificat prayer breakfast for men and women on Sept. 17

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following the Holy Spirit: Evidence from the The Magnificat breakfast is announcement has been provided by First Eight Centuries, which he co- sponsored by the Grapevine chapter. Magnificat. authored with Kilian McDonald. Tickets are $18, and can be purchased The work prompted 70 theologians through Sept. 13 at the following Marianist Father George to gather to discuss the book in a Catholic bookstores: Keepsakes Montague, a priest, professor, and 1995 meeting in Boston. Catholic Books and Gifts, Lakewood award-winning author whose work The Magnificat breakfast will Center, Arlington; Little Angels has taken him to six different feature Fr. Montague’s personal Catholic Store, 600 E. Sandy continents, will be the featured testimony, the theme of which will Lake Rd., Coppell; Catholic Art speaker at a special Magnificat prayer be “God’s providence in our lives,” and Gifts, 2761 Valwood Pkwy., breakfast for men and women on he said. “God makes all things work Farmers Branch; and St. Anthony’s Sept. 17. The gathering starts at 9 together unto good for those who Bookstore, 3121 McCart Ave., Fort a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn at love Him.” Worth. Tickets can also be purchased 785 State Hwy. 121 in Lewisville. Fr. Montague will also discuss by contacting Nanci Ferri at (817) Magnificat is a Catholic women’s his new book, Ma r y’ s Life in t h e S pir it: 498-7980. organization with 75 chapters active Meditations on a Holy Duet. He said During the breakfast, there in the United States, Canada, it is a review of the life of Mary, the will Eucharistic Adoration, and Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. Mother of God, from the viewpoint confession will be available at the The first breakfast was held in 1981. of her union with the Holy Spirit. conclusion of the breakfast until Fr. Montague, 81, is co-founder “When we contemplate the work about 2 p.m. of the Brothers of the Beloved of the Holy Spirit through the lens For more information about Disciples in San Antonio. His latest of Mary, we see wondrous things the Magnificat breakfast, visit the book, Mary’s Life in the Spirit: and invitations to grace in our own diocesan website at www.fwdioc. Meditations on a Holy Duet was lives,” said Fr. Montague. org, and click on the "calendar" link. released June 6. Fr. Montague was born and raised on a ranch near the small Texas town of Bandera, but his subsequent studies, missionary work, book tours, and speaking engagements have taken him to Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. “I fell in love with the Lord while attending Marianist Central Catholic High School in San Antonio, and entered the Marianists in 1945,” he said. “I left aside my journalist ambitions when I entered religious life, but God used the gift for his service in the 25 books I have written so far. “I have used many of my childhood memories,” he continued, “especially of ranch life, in my teachings and writings. So as I live out the golden years of my life, I am amazed how God uses everything, even our mistakes and sins, to weave a beautiful tapestry. During this life we see only the back side. Won’t it be wonderful when he shows us the front side!” Fr. Montague became involved Notice about Rudolf J. Renteria in the Charismatic Renewal movement after being “graced with Most Reverend Kevin Vann announced that, 10 December 2010, the an experience of the Holy Spirit on Holy Fat her, Pop e B ene d ic t X V I de c re e d t h at R e verend R udol f J. R enter i a Christmas Eve 1970.” The Holy is dismissed ex officio et pro bono Ecclesiae from the clerical state, and is Spirit has been the topic of many of released from all obligations of the Sacred Priesthood, including that of the books he has written, including celibacy. Bishop Vann petitioned the Holy See, through the Congregation the influential The Holy Spirit: for the Doctrine of the Faith, for the laicization of Renteria after the G r o w t h of a B ibl i ca l Tr a d it i on , which Diocese established that creditable allegations of sexual abuse of a minor has gone through five printings, and existed against him. Christian Initiation and Baptism in NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 PAGE 9 Catechesis

Th e ministry of catechesis is one of the most crucial ministries in the Church, handing on Christ’s teaching By Lucas Pollice

ast month, I had the great privilege the signs worked by Him…Accordingly, the the mystery of Christ through prayer, the Christ with and through the intercession of of attending the St. John Bosco defi nitive aim of catechesis is to put people sacraments, and our own personal study and his mother. Th erefore, devotion to the Rosary LCatechetical Conference at Franciscan not only in touch but in communion, in ongoing “faith, seeking understanding” and can be a powerful spiritual tool in helping us University of Steubenville. It was a fantastic intimacy, with Jesus Christ: only He can lead conversion of heart. Th e more we are rooted come to a deeper knowledge of Christ so that week of networking and collaborating with us to the love of the Father in the Spirit and in Christ, the more perfect and clear will we may be ever more faithful in “echoing” catechists and catechetical leaders from make us share in the life of the Holy Trinity” be our echoing of Christ and his truth. We Christ through our ministry of catechesis. literally around the world who are working (CT, 5). see in Mary, who was the fi rst catechist, the May we all entrust ourselves to the tirelessly in the vineyard of the Lord in Th us as catechists, we hand on not our fi rst to echo Christ and his truth, a profound maternal intercession of Mary who was for handing on the faith to those the Lord has own teaching, but Christ’s teaching. What living example for us who catechize. us the model catechist and the fi rst to hand entrusted to them. Th e ministry of catechesis a profound gift it is to be the instrument For often in the Gospel do we see Mary on the Person of Christ. As Pope John Paul II is one of the most crucial ministries in the Christ chooses to use to bring his grace and “pondering these things in her heart” (Luke powerfully prays: Church and is certainly part of the Lord's truth to those entrusted to us! In order to be 2:19). She allowed the mystery and truth of commissioning to the Church to "baptize all true and eff ective catechists we must have the Christ to so penetrate her being that she was May the Virgin of Pentecost obtain this nations in the name of the Father and of the humility to know and understand our role of able to perfectly refl ect the light of her Son. for us through her intercession. By a Son and of the Holy Spirit and teach them instrumentality. With this precisely in mind, As John Paul explains: unique vocation, she saw her Son Jesus all that I have commanded you" (Matthew "increase in wisdom and in stature, 28:19-20). I thought that this would be a and in favor." As He sat on her lap and great opportunity to refl ect upon catechesis later as He listened to her throughout in the life and mission of the Church, the hidden life at Nazareth, this Son, and that in reality, we are all called to be who was "the only Son from the Father," catechists in one way or another and to hand " full of grace and truth," was formed on the very Person of Christ. by her in human knowledge of the What is catechesis? Catechesis comes Scriptures and of the history of God's from the Greek meaning “to echo.” It is the plan for his people, and in adoration mission entrusted to the Church by Christ of the Father. She in turn was the fi rst to “echo” or to faithfully hand on what Jesus of his disciples. She was the fi rst in has revealed to us through his Incarnation, time, because even when she found her his life and mission, and the Paschal mystery adolescent Son in the temple she received of his death, resurrection, and ascension from Him lessons that she kept in her into heaven. In fact, through catechesis, it is heart. She was the fi rst disciple above not so much what we hand on but Whom. all else because no one has been "taught As John Paul II simply but profoundly by God" to such depth. She was "both states in his letter on catechesis Catechesi mother and disciple," as St. Augustine Tradendae: “At the heart of catechesis we said of her, venturing to add that her fi nd, in essence, a Person, the Person of Jesus discipleship was more important for of Nazareth, ‘the only Son from the Father... Pope John Paul beautifully lays forth the role Christ is the supreme Teacher, the her than her motherhood. Th ere are full of grace and truth.’” (Catechesi Tradendae of the catechist: revealer and the one revealed. It is not good grounds for the statement made and from this point on CT, 5) Here we see the just a question of learning what he in the synod hall that Mary is "a living essence of what catechesis is: the handing on Every catechist should be able to apply taught but of “learning him”. In this catechism" and "the mother and model of the person of Christ, and truth He reveals to himself the mysterious words of regard could we have any better teacher of catechists." and the life of grace He off ers to us. First and Jesus: "My teaching is not mine, but than Mary? From the divine standpoint, foremost, catechesis must hand on the truth his who sent me". Saint Paul did this the Spirit is the interior teacher who May the presence of the Holy Spirit, of Christ and who He is; the full revelation when he was dealing with a question leads us to the full truth of Christ (cf. through the prayers of Mary, grant the of the Father and the full revelation of our of prime importance: "I received from John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13). But among Church unprecedented enthusiasm in own humanity destined for eternal glory. the Lord what I also delivered to you". creatures no one knows Christ better the catechetical work that is essential for For it is only in the truth of Christ that we What assiduous study of the word than Mary; no one can introduce us to a her. Th us will she eff ectively carry out, can come to know true freedom and the of God transmitted by the Church's profound knowledge of his mystery better at this moment of grace, her inalienable fullness of human life: “For I came that they Magisterium, what profound familiarity than his Mother. and universal mission, the mission given might have life and have it abundantly” (John with Christ and with the Father, what — Rosarium Virginis Mariae, 14 her by her Teacher: "Go therefore and 10:10). Th is truth about Christ in turn leads a spirit of prayer, what detachment from make disciples of all nations." us to his life, a life of abundant grace found self must a catechist have in order that Th us, it is especially when we ponder — Catechesi Tradendae 73 especially in the celebration of the sacraments he can say: "My teaching is not mine"! with Mary the mystery of her Son through and most profoundly in his real presence in — Catechesi Tradendae, 6 the Rosary that we sit at the “school of Lucas Pollice is director of the Eucharist. Mary” and come to a deeper knowledge Catechesis and Adult Faith As catechists, we are the instruments the Th is indeed is a tall order and we don’t and communion with her Son. Th rough the Formation and RCIA for the Lord uses to echo this truth so that others do it perfectly! But, if we as catechists are to Rosary we join with her in pondering in our diocese. Lucas holds a degree in may come fi rst to know Him and then have more faithfully echo the person and teaching own hearts the saving truth of Jesus Christ theology from the Franciscan communion and life through Him. of Christ, then we ourselves must see that and come into a more intimate communion University of Steubenville and has a master’s “[Catechesis] is to seek to understand the we are immersed into his mystery in our with Him. Th is is why the Rosary is above degree in theological studies from the Institute meaning of Christ’s actions and words and of own lives by contemplating and pondering all a Christ-centered prayer in which we learn for Pastoral Th eology of Ave Maria University. PAGE 10 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 VOICES of the CHURCH opinions, stories, wisdom, and personal voice Bishop Vann issues Pius XII Revisionism: statement opposing When will history be allowed to prevail? HHS contraceptive, By David Mills o matter how much t’s as if you turned 40 evidence in his favor his abortifacient mandates supporters present, Pope 'I and suddenly found Pius XII’s critics seem to Th e following statement by Bishop Kevin Vann, EDITOR'S NOTE: have declared a permanent high school teachers you titled "Position Statement on (HHS) Contraceptive Mandates,and Lack of openN season on him for what they claim is never had denouncing you as Suffi cient Conscience Protections" was released Aug. 9. his failure to respond to the Nazis the way his critics think he should have responded to a cheater, even though you THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF and protected by civil law. In this sense, them. He’s an easy target for anti-Catholics, TEXAS are joining together to oppose the opportunity to refuse to take part in the who only have to memorize the phrase had a drawerful of glowing the U.S. Department of Health and phases of consultation, preparation, and “Didn’t do enough to oppose the Germans” Human Services (HHS) mandate that all execution of these acts against life should and maybe one or two bits of alleged references from teachers medical insurance and care plans pay for be guaranteed to physicians, health-care evidence, and they can throw out a serious who’d actually taught you. preventive services including contraceptives personnel, and directors of hospitals, clinics charge that will leave most people nodding and abortifacients, with only a narrow and convalescent facilities. Th ose who have their heads in agreement. and insuffi cient conscience protection recourse to conscientious objection must be It’s not, of course, fair. Th e fair-minded book on the papacy, the newspaper’s former and exemption clause for religious protected not only from legal penalties but person would suspect something is up, in fact. executive editor declared both Pius XI and organizations. also from any negative eff ects on the legal, Th e attacks only began 18 years after World Pius XII Hitler’s “compliant enablers.” Th e disciplinary, fi nancial, and professional War II ended, and fi ve years after Pius died, in book Bill Keller was reviewing, John Julius plane. (74) a play by a leftwing playwright. It’s as if you Norwich’s Absolute Monarchs, claimed FIRST AND FOREMOST, turned 40 and suddenly found high school that they “together cleared the way for the we, the Catholic Bishops of Texas as teachers you never had denouncing you as unobstructed advance of Nazism — and of well as the Bishops of the United States, THE CATHOLIC HEALTH a cheater, even though you had a drawerful its treatment of the Jews.” believe this mandate violates the moral ASSOCIATION (CHA) has also strongly of glowing references from teachers who’d Fortunately, Pius XII has his defenders, and religious convictions of providers opposed this HHS mandate because of actually taught you. and they’ve been working very hard for and employees in order to participate the inclusion of contraception and the Before that, the press and Jewish leaders several years now. One of them, a historian in an organization’s health care plan. inadequate conscience protections for had praised Pius for his actions. Even during named William Doino, has recently found Th e language in the HHS mandate for religious institutions. You may fi nd the the war, the New York Times described him yet more evidence in Pius’s favor. When he the exemption of religious institutions statement from CHA on their website at as “a lonely voice in the silence and darkness was made pope in 1939, a newspaper called and organizations in regard to the use http://www.chausa.org/. enveloping Europe.” Th e Jewish Veteran ran an editorial titled of contraceptives is not broad enough Many Jewish leaders had praised him “Hail Pope Pius XII!” to protect our Catholic hospitals and too. For example, when he died in 1958, His election, it said, was “a great shock” institutions. SECONDLY, THE MANDATING OF Israel’s representative at the United Nations to Italian anti-Semites but “a source of great CONTRACEPTIVES declared, “During the 10 years of Nazi terror, satisfaction to the Jews.” Th e new pope to be universally made available under the when our people went through the horrors “is known as a staunch friend of Jews and CATHOLIC HOSPITALS PLAY guise of preventive care is seriously fl awed of martyrdom, the Pope raised his voice to on several occasions expressed his strong an indispensable role all across our country and misleading. Contraception is almost condemn the persecutors and to commiserate opposition to the persecution of Jews in in providing care to the most vulnerable always prescribed for personal and lifestyle with their victims. Th e life of our time has Germany and Italy. ”Because he had been in our society and should be protected and reasons, and not for any type of preventive been enriched by a voice which expressed the “known as a vigorous champion of the allowed to provide this critical care without medicine. In addition, contraception poses great moral truths above the tumults of daily Vatican’s anti-Nazi policy, the anti-Semitic compromising our conscience and moral serious health risks to women such as a confl icts. We grieve over the loss of a great Fascists tried hard to prevent Cardinal beliefs. As it stands, the HHS mandate, signifi cantly increased risk of breast cancer defender of peace.” Th at was Golda Meir, Pacelli’s election. Th eir failure demonstrates while it may off er some good services, and heart disease which are the very health who later became prime minister of Israel. the lack of infl uence of anti-Semites in the would constitute a grave violation of the conditions and diseases that HHS is trying Th at Pius XII didn’t do enough princes of the Catholic Church.” right to freedom of conscience for millions to prevent. to oppose the Nazis is now something Th at is a pretty ringing endorsement. of Americans and seriously threaten the “everyone knows.” But only because people Great shock, staunch friend, strong good work and mission of our Catholic will keep saying it no matter what. It’s as if opposition, vigorous champion: Th is isn’t hospitals and other health care institutions. PLEASE TAKE TIME TO REVIEW you went for coff ee after Mass and a man the picture of Pius XII people like Keller and As Pope John Paul II teaches in Evangelium THE TEXAS CATHOLIC at the urn said, “Oh, you’re the guy who Norwich draw. Nothing like it. Th e exact Vitae: CONFERENCE ACTION ALERT and cheated in high school,” and went to get gas opposite, in fact. then join me, the other bishops of Texas, on your way home and the clerk told you It’s a fair judgment, I think, to go with as well all bishops in the United States, in that you ought to return your degree. the editors of Th e Jewish Veteran, Golda Meir, CHRISTIANS, LIKE ALL PEOPLE objecting to the HHS mandate. Just two months ago, the New York and all the many other witnesses to Pius XII’s OF GOOD WILL, are called upon Times Book Review tossed out the charge, courage and wisdom, and not with critics under grave obligation of conscience not Th e Texas Catholic Conference Action for example. Th e review is one of the most like Keller and Norwich. to cooperate formally in practices which, Alert with detailed suggestions for infl uential book reviews in the country. A lot even if permitted by civil legislation, response before Sept. 30 can be accessed of librarians use it to decide what books to David Mills is the executive editor of FIRST are contrary to God’s law... What is at at the following web address: http://www. order for their libraries. It gives books a kind THINGS (www.fi rstthings.com). William Doino’s stake therefore is an essential right which, txcatholic.org/index.php/public-policy/action- of secular imprimatur. article can be found at http://tinyurl.com/ precisely as such, should be acknowledged alert-archive In a review of an English historian’s DoinoPiusXII. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 PAGE 11 VOICES of the CHURCH opinions, stories, wisdom, and personal voice Parents make very real sacrifi ces, FDA to fi nally but our sons and daughters are only on loan from God... inspect our meds how often? By Kathy Cribari Hamer — By Jeff Hensley robably John would not have Editor, North Texas Catholic climbed out his fi rst grade he other evening I happened on classroom window if it had a news brief in the Star-Telegram been higher than the ground Ttelling us that 80 percent of our fl oor. At least I am hoping that prescription drugs are now being made in Pis the case. India and China. But the article off ered In all the years I had known my little the good news that the FDA had, after boy — six, not counting the prenatal one decades of negotiation, been able to assure when he was decidedly easier to control — that these plants would — after many he’d always possessed a mind of his own. I cases of tainted drugs — be subject to knew that characteristic would lead him to FDA inspection — about every two years. be a wonderful, self-assured adult, and that All of this points to someone (or he would have strength of character to follow lots of someones) in the regulatory end his own mind, and not the collective mind of of government not paying attention to the crowd. the good of the public. It seems the ideas But that day, in the fi rst-grade of the 1920s, the ideal of laissez-faire classroom, John came upon what was his government, or literally, "leave it alone" very fi rst chance to do that. He made a government, have dominated far too decision that went completely against the (NTC photo / Kathy Cribari Hamer) Cistercian Brother Ambrose Strong, lies prostrate before the altar during the ordination liturgy at Cistercian Chapel in Irving much of our thinking. actions of the crowd. August 14, as his Mother, Terry, and father, Garland join in the prayers of the liturgy. That day two Cistercians were ordained At the basis of all that government Another fi rst-grader in the classroom to the diaconate, and their son Brother Ambrose who grew up in Holy Family Parish in West Fort Worth, and fellow does, according to that body of thought had become sick, and John’s teacher ordinand, Brother Thomas Esposito were ordained to the priesthood. Brother Ambrose is the third prostrate man from the known as Catholic Social Teaching, is instructed everyone else to leave. “Exit near side of the picture. More coverage will be available online at fwdioc.org/ntc and in the next issue of the NTC. the value of the individual human being, quickly and in an orderly fashion,” was what kids do the very things that are a prediction prayerful sense. In the desperate times in our made in the image and likeness of God. the teacher said, so John did that. He walked of their lives to come? children’s lives, those are when we do — or Respect for the human person, (in an orderly fashion) to the classroom wall, Last Sunday I watched the ordination should — pass the blessed beings back to the governance in the interest of the common where a window was open, and climbed out of a young man who went to Nolan Catholic Father who loaned them to us in the fi rst place. good, subsidiarity (or allowing the family onto the playground. High School with some of my children — a Giving our children back to God is an or local institutions to handle what is in I wasn’t there, and I don’t know if the few years after John graduated. act of faith and trust, and in return for giving their spheres, rather than having national events that followed were good or bad. I do Michael Strong, now Cistercian Father back the precious souls He entrusted to us, governments intervene inappropriately), know that was the only “fi rst” in John’s life Ambrose Strong, was said to be a handsome, God sends grace, to help us and our children protection of the unborn and the poor, that I had not photographed. His teacher’s lovable kid, and a young man whose through those times. the elderly and disabled, the presence of expression had to have been, at the very least, elementary school yearbook quoted him as “As they lay there,” Terry Strong said of mediating institutions like the Church, amusing, if not amused. But, realistically, if saying he wanted to be a doctor, win the her son Michael, now Fr. Ambrose, “I was voluntary organizations, and labor unions I had been there, I would have behaved in a lottery, and be active in the Church. hoping all of them were comfortable. And to buff er the bigness of government and much less orderly fashion than she preferred. Perhaps it was the Church that won the I thought of Michael ‘laying down his life.’ business, all of these are elements of So, I guess it is fortunate I did not get to lottery. And I realized he is one person in my family Catholic Social Teaching. react to any of this while it was happening, I watched Michael’s mother, Terry, as I don’t have to worry about.” Government has a number of but I did get to hear about it later. “My her son experienced the ordination liturgy, When John climbed out the window of legitimate functions on behalf of teacher said to leave as fast as we could,” and the emotion showed on her face. She his fi rst grade classroom, it was in no way a the citizens of the country. We need John explained, innocently, “and I was right sat inches from him as he lay prostrate, in bad time, but instead a moment I treasure, government to build highways, help next to the window. prayer. “It was the culmination of what he because of the honesty of it, the simple regulate the economy, administer justice, “I left the fastest of everyone.” had worked so hard for,” she said. “It was sincerity, and the humor that memory left in assure the purity of air, water, food, John spoke the fi nal six works with big very humbling.” my heart. I also cherish the moment because and medicine, assure that the rights of eyes and pride, as though he was saying, “I Kneeling on the fl oor that day, it is now a clear image for me of what John minorities are not trampled upon by fi nished all of my broccoli.” photographing the four young men who lay was, and what he was to become. majorities who may wish them harm, John’s teacher of course, took him to the there, I watched in admiration of the parents, Just imagine: our heavenly Father without giving undue favor to minorities. principal, who did whatever principals did to who had given their children a fertile place to already knew, then and there, that a grown For its part, the government must act wayward fi rst graders, and afterward phoned fi nd vocations. up John would be strong, that he would have under the supervision of elected leaders, me. Calmly, this gentleman, who knew It’s a sacrifi ce,” I realized, in my heart. a mind of his own, that he knew exactly and with input from all citizens, not only John and our family very well, said, “How Th e sacrifi ce is a gift to God, of the child where he was going, no matter what, and powerful lobbying groups, to carry out its do you expect me to keep a straight face you gave life to in so many diff erent ways. I that he would be great at climbing into and legitimate functions — on behalf of us all. when I have to discipline John for climbing imagined there to be good feelings and sad out of windows. But somewhere along the way, all out a window?” He followed that with the ones, feelings of loss as well as of winning these elements of building a just and good refl ection that if he had been there he might (the lottery). Kathy Cribari Hamer and her husband are society have been thwarted, the dialogue have done the same thing. In my maternal heart I also visualized members of St. Andrew Parish near TCU has broken down. Government has lost John grew up to be a fi refi ghter. And I living sacrifi ces, gifts we daily give to God, in Southwest Fort Worth. In May 2009 her much of our trust, and government am so proud of him. He is a strong Catholic and He to us, during the bad times that column received the second place award for seems not to trust the expressed will of its husband and father, and a youth leader, but require his constantly-fl owing help. best family life column from the Catholic Press people. also he is someone who slides down poles, When bad things happen, we give the Association of the U.S. and Canada for the Balance, is the missing element. Only climbs in buildings, and rappels out of children, in fact, back to Him, because that’s second time in two years. In 2005, Kathy’s by God's grace and persistent citizen eff ort windows for a living. where they came from. We give them, not in column received the fi rst place award in the will balance be restored. How often, I wonder, do we watch our the traditional sense of an ordination, but in a same category. PAGE 12 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 Features

tiny village and spoke to them about the seemingly hopeless Jesus shows life they were living. As the tour was winding down, one of the women opened a crude outdoor stone oven and proudly, (CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters) with a huge smile on her face, off ered us fresh baked fl at Himself in the bread. All of us on the trip looked at each other with a bit of horror. We had just come from a big lunch in a neighboring Members of the Bavarian folk dance group Goaslschnalzer perform in front of Anawim town; it didn’t seem right for us to eat what must have been a Pope Benedict XVI during a special audience at the pope's summer residence in major part of their daily food budget. Castel Gandolfo, Italy, July 31. (CNS photo/L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO via Reuters) By Jeff Hedglen We, of course, accepted the gesture with deep gratitude, and in this moment I realized I had just seen the Gospel or the longest time I didn’t understand the fi rst story of the poor woman who put all the money she had in Beatitude. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the temple treasury. For out of the abundance of their hearts Fthe kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). For the life of these people broke bread with us. me I could not fi gure out why being poor in spirit was a good In a very real way the Beatitudes of the Christian thing. I fi gured quite the opposite had to be true, after all Gospel came to life through the actions of an impoverished isn’t the spirit a good thing? If so, why would it be a blessing Palestinian Muslim community. To say that this rocked my to be poor, to not have much of it? world is an understatement. (CNS photo/The Dialog, Don Blake) Th e answer came to me as I was preparing to give a I discovered a It is a scene very much like retreat on the Beatitudes. In my study leading up to the event Hebrew word: this that I imagine Jesus had I discovered a Hebrew word: Anawim. Th is word literally in mind when he said blessed means utterly and totally dependent. In Old Testament times Anawim. This word are the poor in spirit, and the and at the time of Jesus, it referred to the poor, the widow, kingdom of heaven is theirs; and the orphan. Th ese groups of people were the ones with literally means for that day I think I saw the The Jesuits have sold the 7th-century St. Cuthbert Gospel — believed the oldest intact the least power in that society. Th ey were utterly and totally Kingdom come alive in these utterly and totally book produced in Europe — to the British Library for $14.7 million. The pocket-size Latin dependent on others for their wellbeing. people’s eyes. translation of the Gospel of St. John was found inside the coffi n of St. Cuthbert, bishop of Some other defi nitions of Anawim are: bending oneself dependent. I walked away from that Lindisfarne, when the saint's grave was opened in 1104. (CNS photo/courtesy of British Library) down; to be humble, meek, and gentle. Some scholars defi ne experience a changed person. the word as “beggars before God” humbly acknowledging Not only was I amazed at the general attitude of happiness their need of divine help. In other words, those who know of the extremely poor people in Hebron, I was struck by my their need for God all too frequent lack of contentment in the midst of plenty. Th us the Anawim are the “poor in spirit” that Jesus Surely I was missing something that these people possessed. says are blessed. Th ey are not just the widows, orphans, and We are all called to hate material poverty and love the materially poor, they are all people who are utterly and totally poor, yet at the same time we are called to choose poverty dependent on God. by living simply, by laying down the burden of unneeded I encountered one particular group of the Anawim in possessions and ambitions. With these actions and attitudes the year 2000 on a trip to Israel. I went with Catholic Relief we can become more and more utterly and totally dependent (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec) Services on a trip especially designed for youth ministers. on God. We can become the Anawim, the poor in spirit, and We spent a lot of time in the West Bank visiting with the the Kingdom of heaven will be ours. Palestinians. One of the days we visited a tiny, extremely poor village in the Hebron Valley. Jeff Hedglen, youth minister at St. Bartholomew Parish in Th e people we encountered were the most abject poor Southwest Fort Worth, is the principal organizer of Camp Fort A young person roller skates Aug. 12 as members of the Missionaries of Charity walk I have ever seen. Th ey had very little housing, if any. Th ey Worth each summer. Readers with questions can contact Jeff at through Madrid's Buen Retiro park ahead of the Aug. 16-21 World Youth Day gathering in had a few goats, and very meager supplies. We toured their jeff @stbartsfw.org. Madrid. (CNS photo/Andrea Comas, Reuters) Cross-Words By Mark Simeroth Across & Down: www.sheepdotcom.com

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5 Vocations NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 PAGE 13 Responding to God’s call Knights of Columbus raise more than $190,000 to show Appreciation for clergy and religious at annual dinner

Pat Henz (LEFT), the evening's master of ceremonies, and Ken Braziel (CENTER), the Knights' Western Metroplex Chapter president, present Bishop Kevin Vann with a check for $190,026 to help support seminarians' education and the diocese's Deaf Ministry.

In an emotional high point of the evening, members of the Catholic Deaf Community of Fort Worth’s Sign Choir showed their appreciation to the Knights by interpreting the song “Lean On Me.” Story by Michele Baker / Correspondent Photos by Wendy Pandolfo hehe Western Metroplex Chapter of the Knights of Columbus, which encompassesen the entire Diocese of Fort Worth, raised just over $190,000 Diocesan Vocations Director Father Kyle Walterscheid (FAR RIGHT) introduces the diocese's incoming T seminarians (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) Timothy Patrick, Joe Sandoval, Sam Maul, Matthew Di Giovanni, for vocatvocationsi and presented the check to Bishop Kevin Vann at its annual Religious and Eugene Flynn.

Appreciation Dinner Tuesday, Aug. 2 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Grapevine. for Seminarians program raised $3,800, which was presented The event, now in its 16th year, drew more than 400 people including more to Fr. Walterschied during the than 100 priests, sisters, deacons and their wives, seminarians, and brothers. As is Appreciation Dinner. And, as if all this weren’t common when it comes to gatherings of the Knights of Columbus, the evening was enough, the reach of the annual gift punctuated by an overarching spirit of fraternal welcome. to the vocations program extends even further into the community of “The purpose of this evening is of all the good natured ribbing, Metroplex Chapter has taken the faithful in, perhaps, a surprising threefold,” said event chairman Pat the councils’ devotion to vocations this call to heart. Each individual way. Henz in an interview. “To show our remained ever present. In a council “adopts” at least one “Since 1972 the Knights of Diocesan Deaf Ministry Coordinator Connie appreciation to the clergy, to present memorial slide show honoring those seminarian and provides him with a Columbus have been important Martin thanks the Knights of Columbus for the Bishop Vann with our charity check, priests and religious who had gone stipend for the year. in championing the cause for money they raised in support of Deaf Ministry. and to kick off our fundraising for to their eternal reward in the last “They’ve done so much for deaf ministry,” explained Connie the next fraternal year.” year; in acknowledging the priests me,” said Maurice Moon, a third Martin, diocesan coordinator of Appreciation began the and sisters who celebrated Golden, year philosophy student at St. Deaf Ministry. “We remain very moment priests and religious entered Platinum, even Diamond Jubilees; Joseph Seminary in Covington, grateful for their support.” It has the building. At the sign-in table, even in a proclamation by the City Louisiana. “They’re like a bunch been a local custom for several years each received a small gift; there were of Grapevine declaring August 2, of fathers. They’re willing to now for a modest portion of the drawings for door prizes, and at 2011 “Religious Appreciation Day.” help out financially but also with Knights’ contribution to vocations different times during the festivities “It is through your hard work encouragement. I love the Knights.” to be earmarked to help the Office various groups were recognized. that this evening is possible,” said Then there’s the Pennies for of Deaf Ministry. Members of Henz, who is a Fort Worth Mark Evans, State Warden for the Seminarians program. the Catholic Deaf Community of Sisters Sr. Mary Consilia Mackiewicz, CSFN, police officer, served as master Knights of Columbus, who was on “The Pennies for Seminarians Fort Worth’s Sign Choir showed (LEFT) and Mary Michael Dittoe, SSMN, stand of ceremonies for the evening’s hand to present Bishop Vann with Fund is a fund started by the their appreciation to the Knights as nuns are recognized at the dinner. program. A personable man of the check. “We must support our Knights of Columbus that goes into by interpreting the song “Lean On deep faith, he proved he’s not above priests, deacons, religious, and the an account used for special needs Me.” It proved to be an emotional doing a bit of schtick when the future of our Church,” he exhorted. of seminarians that are not covered high point in the celebration. opportunity arises: telling jokes Bishop Vann concurred in his by the diocese,” said Father Kyle The evening ended with a silent using the names of priests from remarks. “We are blessed with an Walterscheid, diocesan director of auction to begin the fundraising the diocese or comparing police increasing number of seminarians,” Vocations, in an e-mail, pointing efforts for the current fraternal officers and priests (Both wear he said, “which means an increase in out that as the Vocations director, year. Asked at the end of a very full uniforms. People come to them the cost of seminarian education.” he administers this fund. It has night if they felt appreciated, priests, for help. People seek their advice. The Supreme Council of the proved helpful in paying for things deacons, religious, and seminarians Albert and Dena Olivas from St. Matthew And, like priests, cops are looking Knights of Columbus has made like eyewear, dental emergencies, alike responded with a resounding, Parish browse items for the silent auction, for a confession.). Yet in the midst vocations a priority and the Western even car repairs. This year’s Pennies “Yes. Very.” kicking off a new year for fundraising. PAGE 14 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 Four Sisters of St. Mary of Namur Vocat celebrating jubilees are honored at Aug. 6 Mass at St. Bartholomew for their Legacy of passing the faith they live to all they serve Story and Photos by Joan Kurkowski-Gillen Correspondent either illness nor 100 degree temperatures could keep Richard and Kim Le from attending the Aug. 6 Jubilee Ncelebration celebrated by the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur. The Dallas couple buckled their two young children into a car and traveled to St. Bartholomew Church in Fort Worth to honor someone very special. Sister Ginny Vissing, who was celebrating her golden anniversary as a religious, is the prayer partner helping Richard battle Lou Gehrig’s disease.

“She prays with him every day over the phone,” Our Lady of Victory Academy established Nolan ABOVE: SSMN Sisters Teresa Honkomp (LEFT), Mary Michael Dittoe his wife explains. “It helps him spiritually. We ask for Catholic High School in Fort Worth. The Academy (CENTER), and Ginny Vissing genuflect before the altar at the opening healing.” of Mary Immaculate helped build Notre Dame High procession of the Mass commemorating their jubilees. Daily conversations with Sr. Ginny encourage School in Wichita Falls and the Our Lady of Victory BELOW: Bishop Kevin Vann smiles with Sr. Ginny (CENTER) and her the young husband and father. Junior College was the forerunner of the University sister Rosemary Tobin (RIGHT) as they look at a picture of Sr. Ginny “It keeps me going,” he admits. “So I wanted to of Dallas. when she took her first vows. come here and show our appreciation.” “These institutions you formed were imbued by The Le’s family joined a large audience of your mission to love God,” he said. “Your generosity friends and relatives at a Mass that recognized and an apostolic heart permitted them to proclaim four Sisters of St. Mary of Namur for their years and pass on the Gospel in a new way.” of service to the Church, the Catholic schools, and But the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur have more Provincial Superior Sister society’s poor. than just a legacy of institutions to show for their Patricia Ste. Marie, SSMN, of Leading the procession up the aisle were Sister life’s work and dedication. the congregation's Western Mary Michael Dittoe (70 years), Sister Teresa “There is the living and vibrant faith of the Province, welcomes supporters Honkomp (60 years), and Sister Virginia (Ginny) people you have educated and the poor you have to the Mass. Vissing (50 years). Sister Alice Hunter, a 94-year-old clothed,” Msgr. Olson continued. “The love of God who professed her religious vows 75-years-ago, was that bears fruit and lasts is the heart of your charism.” unable to attend the Mass and reception. Sr. Mary Michael was 18 years old when she Sr. Teresa, who enjoyed the company of her Monsignor Michael Olson, rector of Holy joined the Western Province of her religious order in brothers Edward and Bud Honkomp at her jubilee Trinity Seminary, celebrated the Mass with Bishop 1941. She spent many years teaching school in Texas celebration, says her fondest memories are the years Kevin Vann presiding. He expressed gratitude for the and California before parish work sent her to Knox spent teaching children. sisters’ collective 255 years of religious life. City, Rhineland, and Crowell. “You can almost see the wheels moving in their “We give thanks not only for the quantity of “I just pray that some way or another I’ve helped minds,” explains the veteran educator who taught years, but the dedication of each of these individual to spread the kingdom of God,” she says. “I’m every class from first through eighth grades. “And I sisters who have given themselves one day at a time in grateful God has embraced me all these years. And loved teaching religion.” a series of present moments,” Msgr. Olson said during I’m grateful to be a sister of St. Mary.” During the Mass, Bishop Vann said he was his homily. “Today we celebrate not only looking Sr. Ginny watched many Wichita Falls privileged to be a part of the religious community’s back, but also looking forward.” youngsters grow up first as a teacher, then as director special day and thanked them for making him feel at Msgr. Michael Olson, rector of The celebrant described how many of the of religious education at Our Lady Queen of Peace home in the diocese. Holy Trinity Seminary, served as elementary schools started or staffed by the religious Parish — a post she’s held for 30 years. “Your religious vows and dedication to homilist for the Mass, thanking community became the building blocks for higher “There’s always a deep satisfaction when you community life has brought light, the love of Christ, the sisters for the "living and institutions of learning in North Texas. Our Lady help people with their faith,” she said. “I do a lot of and the glory of God to all those students and people vibrant faith" they passed on to of Good Counsel and St. Edward Schools led to the singing with children in the music ministry. It’s my who have crossed your paths during the years,” he all those they served. formation of Bishop Dunne High School in Dallas. life and I love that.” added. “They’re grateful and I’m grateful.”

Sister Ginny Vissing, SSMN, poses with Richard and Kim Le and their Sister Teresa Honkomp, SSMN, (CENTER) enjoys the company of her family. Sr. Ginny has been offering spiritual comfort for the Dallas couple brothers Edward (LEFT) and Bud Honomp, and cousin, Mary Jo Owens Sister Mary Michael Dittoe, SSMN, is greeted by A trifold display board shows pictures from the since Richard was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease. (SEATED). Father Carmen Mele, OP. jubilarian nuns' 255 collective years of service. tions NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 PAGE 15 Sister Lola ‘Ulupano enters novitiate for Sisters of St. Mary of Namur By Tony Gutiérrez moved to the United States. When Associate Editor she turned 19, she joined her family in the U.S. and immediately Taking her first vows as a expressed a desire to serve God as a novice for the Sisters of St. Mary religious. of Namur’s Western Province at Dcn. ‘Ulupano, who was Our Lady of Victory Center in ordained with the diocese’s deacon Fort Worth July 3, Sister Lola class of 2009, looked in the phone

‘Ulupano, a member of the Tongan book to find a community for Photos courtesy of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, Western Province community from St. Michael his daughter to join. The first ABOVE: Sister Lola 'Ulupano poses with Church in Bedford, became the community wasn’t based in the area parishioners from St. Michael Church in congregation’s first novice in 10 and didn’t offer a formation process, Bedford, including members of the Tongan years. but the second community they community. Sr. Lola, the daughter of found was the Sisters of St. Mary. Deacon Sangote ‘Ulupano at St. After attending several “Come RIGHT: Sr. Lola embraces Sister Patricia Ste. Michael, is currently in Brazil and See” events with the sisters, Marie, provincial for the SSMN Western where she is in formation with other Lola spent the next eight years During this pre-candidacy supported her,” Dcn. ‘Ulupano said. Province after making her vows as a novice. novices from the SSMN Brazil volunteering with the sisters while stage, Lola earned a GED from “When they see this, they see it can Seated at the right is St. Michael Pastor Province, and one from Canada. immersing herself in the culture and Cassata High School and an be done for their children — they Emeritus Monsignor Phil Johnson (far right), “We are very proud of her learning English. associate’s degree in education from see they could become priests or and Sr. Lola's father, Deacon Sangote 'Ulupano. for answering ‘yes’ to God’s call,” “It’s a beautiful story because Tarrant County College. sisters.” said Dcn. ‘Ulupano. “She has been she felt a call. The first door didn’t Dcn. ‘Ulupano, who serves the Sr. Yolanda, who also serves “She brought a life to the discerning since she was a kid, and open, but the second one did,” said Tongan community at St. Michael, as Vice-Chancellor for Women province with her sharing and finally had a chance to enter the Sister Yolanda Cruz, SSMN, the said that his daughter entering the Religious and Parish Services and her presence,” Sr. Yolanda said novitiate.” Vocations director for the province. novitiate has encouraged future associate Vocations director for enthusiastically. “It’s hopeful for us Born the second of six children “She’s been a blessing for us, a true vocations among the community. women for the Diocese of Fort to have had Lola come in as a novice in Tonga in 1979, Sr. Lola remained joy. Lola came in and immediately “For them [the Tongan Worth, sees Sr. Lola’s entering the and knowing we have other young in Tonga to care for her paternal immersed herself in the spirit and Community], it’s a great thing. novitiate as a sign of hope and women at the present pursuing the grandparents when her family the charism of our community.” They support me and they growth. Sisters of St. Mary.”

Diocese of Fort Worth Seminarians for 2011-2012

Photo courtesy of Michael's Studio FRONT ROW (L TO R): Diocesan Vocations Director Father Kyle Walterscheid, Bishop Kevin Vann; SECOND ROW (L TO R): Nghia Nguyen, Eugene Flynn, Keith Hathaway, Deacon Manuel Holguín, John Martin, Ronald Mercado, Gary Picou; THIRD ROW (L TO R): Khoi Tran, Michael Greco, Maurice Moon, Tom Kelley, James Wilcox, Michael Galbraith, Stephen Hauck; BACK ROW (L TO R): Timothy Patrick, Michael Mooney, Joe Sandoval, Matthew Di Giovanni, Sam Maul, Daniel Cochran, Justin Conover, Thomas Jones. PAGE 16 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 Vocations World Youth Day vocations fair helps young people put God first By Gretchen R. Crowe life, something other than being an ultimate concern,” Fr. Barron Arlington Catholic Herald married or single. But now I know said. “If it is anything other than Diocese of Arlington, fully that it includes both single God, your life is disordered, your Virginia and married life.” life is off-kilter, and you find Yang said the day’s events yourself within the context of the MADRID (CNS) — As pilgrim inspired him to seek out regular ego drama.” Mark Horn mingled among Eucharistic Adoration when he Vocation, he said, is about hundreds of young people in an returns home so he could continue finding the place where a person auditorium full of priests and to discern his vocation. can worship God alone, devoid of women and men religious, the The fair began with all distractions. words he had just heard from exposition of the Eucharist and “Vocation is all about finding Father Robert J. Barron cascaded prayer with Boston Cardinal Sean that place and erecting the altar to through his mind. P. O’Malley. Activities unfolded the true God alone,” he said. It is through God that throughout the day and included Once free of the attachment true happiness can be found, a concert as well as opportunities to wealth, pleasure, power, and Fr. Barron told Horn and an Pilgrims from Weslaco, in the Diocese of Brownsville, pray during the opening service of the U.S. for young people to mingle with honor, “you are ready to become auditorium full of English- bishops' vocations fair in Madrid Aug. 17. religious women and men. a conduit of the divine life,” he speaking pilgrims during a Fr. Barron stressed to the said. vocations fair sponsored by the lot of young people need to hear,” each person is called to a vocation young people gathered the Fr. Barron suggested that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Horn said. “There’s no illusions. in life that requires putting God importance of distinguishing faithful use the image of Christ on Bishops at St. Francis Borgia The way to happiness ultimately first and ego second. between the “ego drama” and the cross as an example to follow Parish in Madrid Aug. 17, part of is about God and not me and does Stephen Yang of Arcadia, the “theo drama” — between and as a reminder to let go of the World Youth Day activities. require sacrifice. California, said the priest’s talk putting self first or God first. He things of the world. Fr. Barron, who runs the “Any person who’s serious opened his mind to a new way of recalled St. Thomas Aquinas, who “Love what He loved,” he Chicago-based Word on Fire about their spiritual life ... does thinking about a vocation. suggested the four primary ways said. “He loved doing the will ministry, was “spot on,” said the look to the cross for inspiration,” “The word vocation was that people choose themselves over of the heavenly Father. Because 24-year-old Horn of the Diocese he added. always obscure to me,” he said. God are wealth, pleasure, power, He’s free ... that’s why He’s able of Rapid City, South Dakota. Horn was not alone in “I would hear it and think it and honor. to respond to the divine will. The “I thought the talk was what a grasping Fr. Barron’s message that means priesthood or consecrated “Everybody in this room has exact same thing’s true of you.”

Serra Club of Fort Worth Friars of the Renewal hold triannual meeting, elect new leaders Editor's Note: This is adapted from a press the accommodations needed not only for responsible for leading the community honors seminarians and their release sent to the NTC by the Franciscan their daily deliberations, but time for prayer for the next three years. Father Mariusz families at annual dinner Friars of the Renewal. and fraternal recreation. The community’s Koch was reelected as Community The Community of Franciscan novices and other simply professed friars Servant (superior) and Father Richard Friars of the Renewal recently held their worked in the kitchen. Roemer was chosen as Community Vicar. Community Chapter at Holy Apostles The friars were spiritually prepared Fathers Anthony Marie Baetzold, Fidelis Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut. for their assembly by a day of recollection Moscinski, and Luke Mary Fletcher, and Community Chapters are an assembly of provided by Father Thomas Caserta, Brother John Joseph Brice were elected as all finally professed friars and are held every from the Diocese of Brooklyn. The five- Council members. three years in order to elect leaders and to day assembly was made up of formal Also on the final day, simply professed evaluate the life and work of the community. presentations together with discussions and members and the Sisters of the Renewal Seventy-six finally professed friars proposals, yet each day the friars set aside celebrated the conclusion of the Chapter living and serving in Texas, as well as New time for personal and common liturgical with prayer and a festive meal. York, New Jersey, New Mexico, Central prayer. Daily Mass and Eucharistic The Friars of the Renewal have a house Photo courtesy of Ron Thompson / Serra Club of Fort Worth America, Ireland, and England gathered for Adoration was held in the seminary’s newly in East Fort Worth,and run St. Benedict's The Serra Club of Fort Worth hosted its annual their five-day chapter assembly. Through constructed church. Mission, a poverty outreach center. For “Seminarian Appreciation Dinner” Aug. 8 at St. the generosity of Father Douglas Mosey and On the final day of the Chapter, more information, visit their website at Bartholomew Church in Southwest Fort Worth. the staff at the seminary, the friars enjoyed the friars elected those who would be www.cfrtexas.org. Liturgy of the Hours was prayed at 6 p.m. followed by a reception and dinner honoring the diocese’s Celibacy is whole-hearted response to God’s love, cardinal says By Cindy Wooden “The living and important tradition of “Part of the mission of the baptized seminarians and their families. Most of the Diocese Catholic News Service celibacy in the Church has been belittled called to consecrated life is giving witness of Fort Worth’s 29 seminarians were able to and even put into question,” he added. that the covenant God wanted with his attend with their families. The evening included a VATICAN CITY — While priestly Cardinal Ouellet was in Brazil in people is not only an ideal, but a reality,” c e l iba c y i s i nc re a si n g ly m i su nder s to o d a nd May to lead a retreat for the country’s the cardinal said. “Seminarian News Clip.” Also in attendance were even under attack, the discipline continues bishops. Over the summer, the independent Although different from a vocation Bishop Kevin Vann, diocesan Vocations Director to be a call to a whole-hearted response to Vatican newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, to marriage, he said, the call to celibacy God’s love, said Canadian Cardinal Marc published the cardinal’s talks, which were also should lead to “real happiness and Father Kyle Walterscheid, and members of the Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for focused on the word of God and the identity unequaled joy,” because it is a loving and diocesan Vocations Office. In the picture above, Bishops. of bishops. The text of his reflection on complete response to the love of God. Bishop Vann poses with seminarian Joe Sandoval “The celibacy of priests, as well as of celibacy was published Aug. 7. Celibacy is not primarily about bishops, has been put into question today “Even if the contemporary revolutions “availability and service,” but is part of the (right), and his parents, Deacon Larry Sandoval and with growing virulence because of sexual in the field of sexuality and the media have “nuptial and sacramental context of the Tammy Sandoval of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in abuse, including of minors, committed made the practice of chastity in celibacy covenant between Christ and his Church. by clerics,” the cardinal told the bishops more d i f f ic u lt ,” he s a id , it c a n not b e den ie d With his celibacy, the bishop certifies that Keller at the Serrans' dinner in honor of seminarians of Brazil. Publicity of the abuse cases has that celibacy has given a strong and concrete God is love and that he expects his creatures and their families. led to “generalized suspicion of the clergy,” witness to the fact that faith in Christ gave to respond with love to love,” Cardinal he said. birth to new lifestyles and institutions. Ouellet said. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 PAGE 17 Mood changes as pope, young people reflect on suffering in Way of Cross By Cindy Wooden or situations where and Gretchen R. Crowe there is suffering. Photos by Paul Haring They included Catholic News Service Iraqis, immigrants, recovering drug MADRID — The mood at World Youth Day addicts, unemployed, changed dramatically late Aug. 19 as Pope and people from Benedict XVI and hundreds of thousands Rwanda and of young people turned their thoughts to Burundi. suffering. A local woman, The vividly painted, graphic statues tissue in hand, leaned that illustrated each station of Jesus’ passion out of her shutter- and death were accompanied by meditations flanked balcony to Young people carry the World Youth Day cross during the Way of the focused on individuals, groups, and nations watch the progress Cross led by Pope Benedict XVI in Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid Aug. 19. enduring serious suffering today. of the cross. Many young people — even those blocks The “paso” away, watching on Jumbotrons — read along depicting the ninth in special prayer books included in pilgrim station, “Jesus Is backpacks. Stripped of His Ryan Titzer, a 17-year-old parishioner Garments,” included of St. Timothy Parish in Chantilly, Virginia, a prayer for victims of described the “pasos” as “3-D Stations of the sexual abuse. Pope Benedict XVI leads the Way of the Cross in Plaza de Cibeles during World Youth Cross.” Lauren Day in Madrid Aug. 19. “They show such reality in the way they O’Reilley, from depicted the scenes,” he said. “I had to get a County Wexford in Ireland, said that the T he p op e pr aye d t h at C h r i s t’s love wou ld picture of every single one to show my parents, abuse allegations have been especially hard “increase your joy and encourage you to go in just because they were incredible looking.” on the Irish priests “that are so good.” search of those less fortunate. You are open “It’s different then seeing a painting or “People in Ireland are losing their faith, to the idea of sharing your lives with others, a picture of him,” he added. “You could see especially young people,” she said. “It’s nice so be sure not to pass by on the other side” Pilgrims pray during Eucharistic adoration being led by Pope the pain on Jesus’ face, and it just made it to see all of us coming together to see that of the road “in the face of human suffering, Benedict XVI at the World Youth Day prayer vigil in Madrid Aug. 20. more real.” people still have faith.” for it is here that God expects you to give Pilgrims endured 30 minutes of heavy rain during the vigil. Many of the young people sacrificed their In his remarks at the end of the service, of your very best: your capacity for love and time and comfort by arriving hours early and Pope Benedict acknowledged that everyone compassion.” standing in the hot sun to stake out a place knows suffering, but he urged the young “The different forms of suffering that near the papal platform in Plaza de Cibeles people to focus on Christ’s suffering out of have unfolded before our eyes in the course or in front of one of the station-statues set up love for all humanity and to imitate that love of this Way of the Cross are the Lord’s ways along a main street leading to the plaza. by committing themselves to alleviate the of summoning us to spend our lives, following The meditations included prayers for suffering of others. in his footsteps and becoming signs of his the defense of human life, for peace in the Pop e B ene d ic t s a id me d it at i n g on C h r i s t’s consolation and salvation,” the pope said. Holy Land and other areas where there is passion and death should lead Christians to The harsh wood of the cross, he said, conflict, for the victims of natural disasters, ask, “What can we do for him?” is a sign of the self-giving love that will give for the unemployed, for those who suffer racial “Christ’s passion urges us to take upon our eternal life to all who ask. discrimination or religious persecution, for own shoulders the sufferings of the world, in the “The cross was not a sign of failure, but an certainty that God is not distant or far removed Priests hear confessions in Parque del Retiro during World Youth those with alcohol or drug addictions, and expression of self-giving love,” the pope said. from man and his troubles,” because Christ Day in Madrid Aug. 17. Pilgrims could take advantage of the 200 for the victims of sexual abuse. The cross “teaches us to love what God loves became human himself, enduring suffering temporary open-air confessionals constructed in Madrid’s equivalent A cross was carried from one station-statue and in the way that he loves. This is the good and death, the pope told the young people. of Central Park. to another by young people from countries news that gives hope to the world.” Bishop Vann blesses jovenes group traveling to Madrid for World Youth Day

After months of intense preparations, a group of about 30 Jovenes, members of the diocese's Hispanic young adult ministry, under the direction of Andres Aranda, delegate for Hispanic Ministry, gathered at the diocesan Catholic Center Aug. 10 to celebrate Mass, sing a few joyous songs of praise, and receive a blessing from Bishop Kevin Vann, before heading to DFW Airport to join the hundreds of thousands of other youth and Young Adults from around the world gathering in Madrid to join Pope Benedict XVI for World Youth Day. (PHOTOS BY JUAN GUAJARDO / NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC) PAGE 18 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 Calendar of Events AUGUST August 15 - 50th Anniversary Pep Rally August 26 - Salute to the classes of the 2000s 6 p.m. Tailgate Reunion & BBQ Dinner 7:30 p.m. Football Game-Halftime Recognition SEPTEMBER September 9 Salute to the classes of the 1990s 6 p.m. Tailgate Reunion & BBQ Dinner 7:30 p.m. Football Game-Halftime Recognition September 16 Salute to the classes of the 1980s 6 p.m. Tailgate Reunion & BBQ Dinner 7:30 p.m. Football Game-Halftime Recognition September 23 Salute to the classes of the 1970s 6 p.m. Tailgate Reunion & BBQ Dinner 7:30 p.m. Football Game-Halftime Recognition OCTOBER October 7 Senior Kelsey Hattersly, a/k/a Victoria the Viking mascot, leads the crowd in rousing cheer as students head out to the gym for a pep rally kicking-off Nolan Catholic’s 50th Salute to the classes of the 1960s jubilee anniversary. She is joined by (left to right) cheerleader Andrea Borrego, drumline members Jordan Mack and Katie Veltman, Ellen Bittenn and cheerleaders Katie 6 p.m. Tailgate Reunion & BBQ Dinner Frederick, Adrienne Crawford and Clarissa Cruz. 7:30 p.m. Football Game-Halftime Recognition October 21 Homecoming Game / Doskocil Stadium / 7:30 p.m. DECEMBER December 6 6 p.m. Christmas on Campus 7 p.m. Fine Arts Christmas Concert JANUARY January 14 5 p.m. Spirit Leaders Reunion Cheerleaders, Royelles, Norsemen & Mascots 7 p.m. MEB Memorial Basketball January 19 Viking Day of Prayer (LEFT) Father Richard Villa, S.M. tells students they are part of an important milestone in their school’s history during an address announcing the start of a nine-month long 11 a.m. Chaminade Liturgy 12:30 p.m. Reunion of Chaminade & Marian Award celebration that marks Nolan Catholic’s 50th anniversary. (RIGHT) Nolan upper class members respond vigorously, showing their support of the anniversary celebration. Winners and Esto Dux Recipients January 21 Nolan Jubilee Pep Rally fi res up students Faculty & Staff Reunion 5 p.m. Mass / 6 p.m. Dinner FROM PAGE 1 like the Vaders, back to the campus to pull it all together in one place for a visit. — like a museum — so we have a FEBRUARY building had no D or E halls, and “I think there’s something to retrospective of where we’ve been.” February 5 the large gathering space known interest everybody. I’m really excited Organizers are also planning a Student Council Reunion as the Commons once served as about the tailgates we’re having for centrally-located prayer garden that 11 a.m. Mass / 12 p.m. Luncheon a combined cafeteria/library and each of the fi ve decades of classes,” can serve as a place of refl ection for February 11 later as a combined cafeteria/dance she said, explaining the fi rst home students and visitors. MARDI GRAS AT COWBOYS STADIUM studio. football game on Aug. 26 will “Th ese special gifts are for other MARCH Although Nolan now boasts honor members of the classes who generations,” Rhadigan added. March 3 a multi-purpose center complete graduated during the 2000s. Th e nine-month long 5:30 p.m. Th eatre Reunion with a large arena for athletic In addition to class reunions, anniversary celebration will 7 p.m. Spring Musical events, spirited pep rallies are still Nolan is planning specialty conclude with a June 2, 2012 March 11 held in the smaller, original gym. reunions for graduates who were family Mass, picnic, and concert. Academic Champions Reunion “Viking tradition has always involved in theater, ecology, band, For Zoe Pfi efer, the best part of 11 a.m. Mass / 12 p.m. Luncheon prevailed over the years,” Pierret and other clubs. being a Nolan student during the APRIL pointed out. “Th at’s obvious today “Th ey’ll get to interface with school’s 50th anniversary is the April 18 with all of you in here cheering and current students at those reunions,” excitement and activity. 7 p.m. School Board Reunion getting ready to celebrate our 50th Rhadigan promised. “I’m looking forward to April 22 anniversary.” Current and future generations meeting all of the alumni and Ecology Reunion With 10,000 graduates, part of Vikings also will benefi t from learning about the memories they 11 a.m. Mass / 12 p.m. Luncheon of Nolan’s legacy is the impressive two special projects designed to created at Nolan,” the junior said. number of alumni who send their commemorate the school’s jubilee. Principal Cathy Buckingham MAY May 6 youngsters to the school. Freshman An existing hallway in the school encourages alumni to visit their 5 p.m. All Sports Reunion & Legacy Dinner Abby Pfaff is a third generation is being renovated with glass cases alma mater, so they can enjoy the May 20 Viking. She is the granddaughter to house Nolan memorabilia and sense of community that makes Golden Viking Reception of Pat Vader ’64 and Judy Parnell historic artifacts. Nolan Catholic such a very special Honoring the OLV Class of 1962 Vader ’65 and the daughter of “Th ere are bits and pieces of place for their students and alumni. Commencement, Class of 2012 Emily Vader Pfaff ’90. history everywhere in the school, “I think if they come back and JUNE Kathyryn Rhadigan, 50th but it’s not in one central location,” attend some of these events they June 2 anniversary project coordinator the coordinator said. “Th ere’s an will see how Nolan has grown and Grand Finale Celebration Event and Nolan parent, hopes the old cheerleader uniform here and matured,” she said. “Th ey’ll be Family Mass / Family Picnic, Concert & Activities celebration draws former students, an old program there. We want proud to say, ‘this is my school.’” NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 PAGE 19

Respect for Life At all stages 40 Days for Life campaign to be held in Fort Worth Sept. 28 to Nov. 6 North Texas Catholic Staff

Members of Fort Worth’s pro-life community will be uniting with people in hundreds of cities throughout the world for the 40 Days for Life campaign, the largest and longest coordinated pro-life mobilization in history, Sept. 28 to Nov. 6. This is the fourth year 40 Days for Life has been held in Fort Worth. “Recognizing that ‘with God all things are possible,’ people of faith are praying that this effort will help bring an end to the tragedy of abortion,” says a 40 Days for Life flyer. 40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life campaign that has already mobilized more than 400,000 people worldwide, saved more than 4,300 lives from abortion, seen 13 Photo by Kathy Cribari Hamer / North Texas Catholic archives abortion facilities close, and led An unidentified woman at last year's 40 Days for Life kick-off rally Sept. 22 holds her baby while to the conversionof 52 abortion joining other participants in prayer. workers, including Abby Johnson, the former director of a Planned Prayer and Fasting — Community Outreach — Parenthood facility in Bryan and believers throughout the Fort help take a positive, upbeat pro-life author of UnPlanned, a memoir Worth metro area are invited to message to every corner of the area detailing her experience working join together for 40 days of fervent through media efforts, advocacy, for the abortion provider. Johnson, prayer and fasting for an end to and public visibility. who came into the Catholic abortion; To learn how to Church in the Diocese of Austin Peaceful Vigil — participants participate in 40 Days for on Easter of this year, helped kick take a stand for life during a 40- Life, or for more information, off last year’s 40 Days for Life day peaceful public witness outside e-mail local coordinators at campaign in Fort Worth. the Planned Parenthood abortion 40daysforlifeftworth@gmail. 40 Days for Life is made up of facility at 301 S. Henderson St. in com or visit the website at three components: Fort Worth; www.40daysforlifeftworth.com.

HOLY TRINITY SEMINARY SEMINARIAN WELCOME DINNER

The annual Holy Trinity Seminary Seminarian Welcome Dinner will be held Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at The Fairmont Hotel in Downtown Dallas. This fundraising event will allow the Catholic community and the seminarians to be able to come together to visit. There will be a live auction of “priest prize packages”, a silent auction, the popular wine pull, on-site raffles, and an angel tree. Registration begins at 5 p.m. To register, visit www. holytrinityseminary.com and click "Seminarian Welcome Dinner" or call (972) 438-2212. PAGE 20 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 Starting with the photograph immediately below and going counter-clockwise, these firmly believe that all of us have been given a images show the step-by-step process I David Gappa goes through to build his palette, and it is our responsibility to multiply glass artwork. those talents…. I’m just glad and honored to be a part of such a worthy cause. — David Gappa Award-winning glassblowing artist

had to balance spending time with his wife and three daughters. “My eldest daughter at Gappa … some point asked my wife, ‘Is Daddy going to come home this week?’” FROM PAGE 28 Wanting to dedicate more time to his community. Recently, he volunteered to family and his art, Gappa resigned from his teach art classes for the children in St. job at Quorum in 2008 and became a full- Elizabeth’s Home School organization this time glassblower, just as the economy was year. falling into a recession. Jeff Hedglen, youth and young adult “It was an extreme leap of faith,” Gappa minister at St. Bartholomew Parish in said. “I’m very blessed that it worked out.” Southwest Fort Worth has known Gappa And now Gappa and his staff at Vetro for 20 years. He was Gappa’s youth minister are spreading those blessings. The past as he took part in the parish youth group, few weeks, Gappa has spent more than 35 confirmation classes, and on youth mission hours making a unique pro-life related glass trips for six years. sculpture depicting a low relief of a profile “I think what most stood out to me of a child’s head for the upcoming Bishop’s about his faith life, is he is a person who Seventh Annual Catholic Pro-Life Banquet. has not wavered in his commitment to his He will donate the piece for inclusion in the faith,” Hedglen said. “Even his art is an silent auction; proceeds go directly to fund expression of his faith.” the pro-life ministries operating under the When Gappa was a teen, Hedglen and diocesan Catholics Respect Life Office. the kids in his Confirmation group noticed In the early years of the banquet, he Gappa’s creativity and passion for art. On also made two glass art pieces he presented one retreat, Hedglen set up a table filled as a gift to the bishop. with random items and junk, and he had “That’s typical of … the kind of the Confirmation candidates make their person he is,” said Jim Tamulevicz, a St. prayer partner a gift using only those items. Bartholomew parishioner who has known Gappa melted down a collection of crayons Gappa since he was a child, recalling that to make his prayer partner a one-of-a-kind as a Boy Scout, Gappa’s Eagle Scout project candle. had taken the form of an artful revamping “Everyone wanted to make sure David of the landscaping at St. Bartholomew’s. was their partner,” Hedglen said with a “Definitely he’s grown up very strong in his laugh. faith.” After becoming an architect, Gappa Although his gift to the banquet took continued working extensively with nearly a full work week, plenty of manpower glassblowing, even going to Italy, Austria, (glassblowers usually work in teams for and Japan to work with glassblowing large projects), and seven days of babysitting masters. While working at Quorum, the work until it cured properly, Gappa says he would be an architect by day and a he’s glad he could contribute to his Church glassblower by night and on Saturdays. But and the pro-life movement. he was paying a price for his passion, Gappa “It’s vitally important,” he says of admitted. supporting the pro-life movement. “The hours that [I was] working in “I firmly believe that all of us have been Quorum and also at Vetro were really given a palette, and it is our responsibility beginning to take a toll,” Gappa said. As to multiply those talents….” Gappa said. Vetro was beginning to become successful, “I’m just glad and honored to be a part of the number of evening and weekend hours such a worthy cause.” It’s exciting, he said, the work required became “extremely to be able to “contribute in the best way that grueling,” said Gappa, adding that he also I feel I can.” NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 PAGE 21

Respect for Life At all stages Nationally-renowned author and theologian George Weigel to deliver keynote for Bishop's Seventh Annual Catholic Pro-Life Banquet Sept. 24

By Juan Guajardo Eventually, organizers brought in Correspondent speakers, and the event grew into a banquet that has seen attendance The diocesan Office of continually increase. Last Catholics Respect Life will host year, approximately 650 guests the Bishop’s 7th Annual Catholic attended, and the silent auction Pro-Life Banquet on Sept. 24 at alone raised about $17,000, Ruth- the Hyatt Regency DFW. The Killgore said. event is the major fundraiser “It is an amazing show of for the various ministries support,” she added. encompassed by the Catholics This year’s silent auction will Respect Life Office, including feature religious items, various gift Youth For Life, the Gabriel baskets, artwork, event tickets, Project, and Rachel Ministries. gift certificates, a unique pro-life According to Catholics related glass artwork piece made Respect Life Director Chanacee by prominent local glass-blowing

Ruth-Killgore, the event artist David Gappa, and 30 days Photo courtesy of Ethics and Public Policy Center CNS Photo / Paul Haring CNS Photo coordinator, guests can expect a of four-times-a-day 30-second LEFT TO RIGHT: This is the cover of George Weigel's biography about Pope John Paul II, WITNESS TO HOPE. • George Weigel, a biographer of Pope John silent auction, a raffle, dinner, a radio spots on Guadalupe Radio Paul II, is pictured in Rome Jan. 12. Pope John Paul II deeply influenced generations of Catholics who knew him in life, but his most enduring legacy short talk by Bishop Kevin Vann, (KATH-AM 910), and a silver — his teaching — is something that will continue to impact the Church for centuries, Weigel said. • This is the cover of THE END AND THE BEGINNING: POPE and a keynote talk by George cross necklace with pearls. JOHN PAUL II — THE VICTORY OF FREEDOM, THE LAST YEARS, THE LEGACY by George Weigel. Weigel, noted Catholic theologian, Kevin O’Brien, assistant author, and columnist. director for parish and school “We were very blessed,” Ruth- services for the diocese, played a Ministries’ weekend retreats. registration deadline, September left. To volunteer, help with gift Killgore said. “We had hoped to role in helping with resources for “All of our programs and 16, ticket prices will rise to $100 baskets, or donate needed items be able to get [George Weigel] ... online registration and processing ministries benefit from this,” per individual. To register, visit to the silent auction, contact and his schedule and our schedule of gifts. He said the banquet plays Ruth-Killgore said. www.fwdioc.org and click the Chanacee Ruth-Killgore at (817) fit.” a major role in how much help Tickets start at $75 for “Bishop’s 7th Annual Catholic 560-2452, ext. 257, or Jeannie Weigel, who is probably most pro-life ministries like Rachel an individual guest. After the Pro-Life Banquet” ad on the Ruth at (817) 240-5379. well-known for his biography of Ministries (which helps women Pope John Paul II, Witness to Hope: with post-abortive healing), the The Biography of John Paul II, is Gabriel Project (which helps a senior fellow at the Ethics and mothers going through crisis Public Policy Center, a member pregnancies), and Youth for Life, of the editorial board of the (which educates youth on almost magazine First Things, and author everything pro-life through rallies of 19 other books on faith topics. and camps) can provide. Weigel is the latest in a series of “So the banquet is extremely well-known speakers invited to important to the program itself address the banquet, including and to the diocese as well,” Father Andrew Apostoli, CFR, co- O’Brien said, adding that the pro- founder of the Franciscan Friars of life movement is a high priority the Renewal and Catholic author; for Bishop Vann. “Through Mother Agnes Mary, SV, superior people being really generous at the general of the Sisters of Life; and banquet allows us to truly fulfill Father Mitch Pacwa, a prominent the charge that the bishop has put Catholic author and frequent host forward to the office. It allows on EWTN and EWTN radio. them to get resources that they “He is very well known and need to go out and to continue to respected,” Ruth-Killgore said of save children and to save lives and Weigel. “People have seen him on to really pull the wool from the the media… he is also the go-to heads of the people that have been guy for the media when they have confused and convinced that these questions about Catholicism and aren’t children, that these aren’t things like that. Like when John lives.” Paul II died, he was very much The proceeds from the a media fixture because people banquet go directly to the were coming to address him for ministries of Catholics Respect questions.” Life, Ruth-Killgore said. Funds Ruth-Killgore said the from the banquet provide bishop’s banquet started as a support in a variety of ways reception and fundraiser for the from educational materials for then-apostolate Catholics Respect Youth For Life, to material and Life, which became the Catholics monetary support for Gabriel Respect Life Office for the Project mothers, to scholarships Diocese of Fort Worth in 2008 for women looking for post- with the guidance of Bishop Vann. abortive healing through Rachel’s PAGE 22 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011

Word to Life Readings Refl ections

“Could anyone nourish anger against another and expect healing from the Lord?” — Sirach 28:3

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell September 11, Twenty-fourth Sunday him his fault…” in Ordinary Time. — Matthew 18:15a Cycle A. Readings: 1) Sirach 27:30 to 28:7 Psalm 103:1-4, 9-12 2) Romans 14:7-9 September 4, Twenty-third Sunday Gospel) Matthew 18:21-35 in Ordinary Time. Cycle A. Readings: 1) Ezekiel 33:7-9 By Sharon K. Perkins Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9 2) Romans 13:8-10 very Tuesday morning at our parish church, the daily Mass is Gospel) Matthew 18:15-20 Eimmediately followed by prayers and anointing for healing. For the most part, the handful of people who stay afterward for prayer are those By Jeff Hedglen who are facing surgery or who struggle with chronic illness. Th ey leave the church much comforted and strengthened, and in many cases they are o start a new life in America with me in 1994, my German-born wife blessed with physical healing. Both the hurts and the healings are visible Tleft a lot behind, the most important being her family and friends. Th e and public. distance has made it a struggle to stay in touch. Th en there are the weekend Masses when the church is full four times One of her childhood friends tracked her down a few years ago and over, and almost every pew is a silent witness to the invisible pain of souls after not seeing each other for almost 20 years, they met up when Monika scarred by strife and resentment, often among the very family members returned to Germany for a visit. Th ey picked up where they had left off , sharing the pew with one another. Even as one’s lips pray for healing and when the visit was over they agreed to stay in touch. through the familiar words of the Lord’s Prayer — “forgive us our sins as After Monika came home, she began to exchange e-mails with her we forgive those who trespass against us” — the heart, convinced of the friend, but her friend pulled more of the weight in the friendship. Monika rightness of one’s cause, holds tightly to anger as both weapon and shield. often would take weeks to respond to an e-mail while her friend always Today’s readings, from Sirach to the psalm to the Gospel, address replied immediately, only to again wait weeks for a reply. this misguided and sinful human tendency to preserve one’s self through After a few months of this, the friend sent a rather stern e-mail calling anger, unforgiveness, and the withholding of love from another. St. Paul Monika on the carpet for being a lazy friend. admonishes all of us who persist in such folly that, “none of us lives for Th is was hard for Monika to hear and even harder for the friend to say. But oneself … we live for the Lord.” It is the Lord himself who has consistently even Monika admitted that she was not being the kind of friend she wanted to modeled for us the power of compassionate forgiveness, “pardoning all our be. From that time forward, Monika put more eff ort into the friendship, and iniquities and healing all our ills.” And we — as Jesus illustrates by way of now, although living on diff erent continents, they are very close friends. a parable — are to do the same. Calling out a friend when you feel they have wronged you, themselves, or Th e English poet William Blake once wrote, “It is easier to forgive an another is not an easy thing to do, but it is exactly what this Sunday’s readings enemy than to forgive a friend.” How true that is! Enemies can be held demand. Th rough Ezekiel, God tells us that we must try to dissuade the at arms’ length; friends and family have the power to hurt us repeatedly wicked from their ways, and if we fail we are responsible for them. and when we are the most vulnerable (“seventy times seven times” is not In the Gospel, Jesus says, “If your brother sins against you, go and beyond the realm of possibility!). But Christ’s death and resurrection for tell him his fault.” St. Paul gives us added direction when he says, “Owe us make possible the death to self that forgiveness requires, so that we, too, nothing to anyone, except to love one another.” can be raised up, strengthened, and healed. All the readings reveal to us our responsibility for one another. We all need people in our lives who will hold us accountable, and we, in turn, need to hold others accountable. We do not walk this planet alone, we do not sin alone, and we do not heal alone. Fulfi lling these Scriptures’ challenge takes courage. But if the words are motivated and spoken in love, although we might hurt feelings, we will help the person grow. QUESTIONS: QUESTIONS: Is there someone in your life against whom you harbor anger or Have you ever been called to account by someone or called out resentment? How can you, through prayer and through practice, someone else? What was the experience like? Why do you think God bring the forgiving love of God into that situation so that both of made us our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers? you can be healed? NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 PAGE 23

Word to Life Readings Refl ections

September 25, Twenty-sixth “What if I wish to give this last one the same as you?” Sunday in Ordinary Time. — Matthew 20:15 Cycle A. Readings: 1) Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14 2) Philippians 2:1-11 Gospel) Matthew 21:28-32

September 18,h Twenty-fi ft “If he turns from the wickedness he has Sunday in Ordinary Time. committed, he does what is right and just, Cycle A. Readings: he shall preserve his life.” 1) Isaiah 55:6-9 — Ezekiel 18:27 Psalm 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18 2) Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Gospel) Matthew 20:1-16a By Jean Denton

By Jeff Hensley Two men, two mission trips to the same place. he Scriptures this weekend emphasize the great mercy of our God, “Jack” and “James” were both successful, mid-career businessmen, Toff ering hope to those not yet joined to Him. fi nancially well-heeled. Th ey belonged to the same church. Jack was the Th is is made clear in the Isaiah reading which pleads, “Seek the Lord fi rst to travel with a parish group on a mission to Latin America. He was while he may be found, call him while he is near. Let the scoundrel forsake “blown away” by the Th ird-World conditions he experienced for the fi rst his way. … For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my time. His eyes were opened to the lived reality of poverty and oppression. ways, says the Lord.” On his last day there, he broke down in sobs. Overwhelmed by the Th e Gospel parable demonstrates God’s generosity when the laborers unbelievable need of the people surrounding him, he promised always who have been at work only an hour receive the same day’s wage as those to remember their struggle. He was changed, he said, and vowed to live who have labored the whole day. Th ose who worked all day but were paid diff erently and work to help these people and their community. last grumble. Th e owner of the vineyard ultimately responds, “Am I not Several years later, James visited the same poor village. He was just as free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am incredulous as Jack to see the diffi cult circumstances the people there faced generous?” every day. “I have a hard time getting my head around it,” he remarked. About 30 years ago, I was the editor of Ultreya, the magazine of the “But I just don’t know what can be done to help.” Cursillo movement in the U.S. For those unfamiliar with this lay renewal However, when he got home, James immediately began making plans movement, Cursillo is a “short course in Christianity” that originated in for his next trip to the mission. He plotted useful roles he could play in Spain and began in the U.S. in 1957. Th e fi rst U.S. Cursillo, or "Short projects to help develop the village. He contributed more to the aid fund Course in Christianity," was actually held in Waco. and started looking for new fi nancial resources. He reached out to his One article I ran in Ultreya was written by a Hispanic cursillista who personal network to fi nd people who could provide technical expertise. happened to be from North Fort Worth. In it, she addressed the lack of Jack, on the other hand, seemed to leave the whole experience behind hospitality being shown some young men living in her neighborhood who once the emotion had passed. Although still a faithful churchgoer, Jack had come here looking for work. soon became disengaged from the mission project and continued a lavish She encouraged her fellow cursillistas to welcome them, reach out to personal lifestyle. them, and invite them to take part in church activities instead of reacting Th e mission coordinator was disappointed. “[Jack] seemed so moved by with hostility to these newcomers. what he saw at the time, but it hasn’t seemed to change his life,” he noted. Within about six years of the article’s publication, most of those people Th e distinct responses of these two men to a graced moment of she had sought to include in the life of her neighborhood and church had invitation to serve God mirrors Jesus’ parable in this weekend’s Gospel: become naturalized U.S. citizens with the help of the Immigration Reform Two men are asked to “work in the vineyard.” and Control Act of 1986. One, saying the right thing, agrees to go but fails to act on his promise. Th e initial hostility toward these immigrants reminds me of the Th e other isn’t so quick to obey, but realizes his responsibility and chooses laborers’ anger in today’s readings. Th eir resentment toward these laborers to serve his father. who received God’s great generosity made them reject them and kept them Jesus’ message is that he doesn’t want lip service or empty promises. He from perceiving them as their neighbors. wants conversion of heart and commitment to God and the service of his I wonder if it’s not possible that many today reject some who are their people. neighbors who have come here simply seeking the reward of a day’s labor, enough to feed, clothe, and house themselves and their families. QUESTIONS: QUESTIONS: Do you know people who have turned from lives of great sin to What competing interests have caused you to fail to act on promises embrace God? What can we learn from these who come late to the you made to serve God? How can you strengthen your commitment eucharistic banquet? to Jesus’ Gospel? PAGE 24 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 Nuestro Pastor Habla Cada uno de nosotros es el resultado del pensamiento de Dios — querido, amado, y necesario Queridos Hermanos y Hotel Hyatt Regency del Aeropuerto DFW. involucrados en la enseñanza en nuestras Hermanas en Cristo, Me gustaría aprovechar esta oportunidad escuelas o en ministerios en nuestras al refl exionar juntos sobre la gran dignidad parroquias, pero para cada católico, incluso na de las grandes celebraciones de la persona humana, revelada en la los católicos adultos. Como nos ha enseñado del mes de agosto en la vida y Asunción de María, para invitarlos a este el Papa Juan Pablo II, “en la Iglesia de liturgia de la Iglesia es la del evento muy importante en la vida de nuestra Jesucristo nadie debería sentirse dispensado 15 de agosto, solemnidad de la diócesis. El banquete anual en apoyo de las de recibir la catequesis” (Catechesi Tradendae, asunciónU de María. La Asunción de María es actividades pro-vida es la actividad principal 45). un evento muy importante en la historia de para recaudar fondos para nuestra Ofi cina Una de las grandes oportunidades que la salvación, ya que no sólo nos revela algunas diocesana católica de respeto a la vida. La tenemos en el norte de Texas para continuar verdades importantes acerca de quién es María ayuda económica que proporciona este nuestra formación en la fe y nuestro como Madre y modelo de la Iglesia, sino banquete anual sirve para apoyar y continuar, entrenamiento para ministerios en la Iglesia que también la Asunción de María nos revela de manera fi nanciera, los programas que es la conferencia anual para los ministerios de mucho acerca de nosotros mismos y del gran promueven el respeto a la vida en nuestra la Universidad de Dallas que se ofrecerá el 28 destino al que estamos llamados en Cristo. diócesis. Programas como la educación y 29 de octubre en el Centro de convenciones En primer lugar, la Asunción de María para la vida; asistencia y orientación a las de Dallas. Patrocinado por la diócesis de Fort revela que María, al fi nal de su vida terrenal, madres en embarazos de crisis a través Worth y Dallas, la Conferencia de ministerios es llevada por Cristo al cielo en su cuerpo Monseñor Kevin Vann del Proyecto Gabriel “ángeles”; retiros de de la Universidad de Dallas es una excelente y alma. Este es uno de los cuatro dogmas sanación ofrecidos por el Ministerio Raquel oportunidad para todos los católicos a unirse Marianos, y fue solemnemente defi nido con su propia alma gloriosa. para las mujeres que sufren por una crisis a otros católicos locales en aprender más como tal por el Papa Pío XII en 1950. post-aborto y la educación, formación y sobre su fe católica. Este año, la conferencia En otras palabras, María disfruta de la Pero de esta ley general quiso Dios entrenamiento en liderazgo que se ofrece tiene como su orador principal el arzobispo plenitud de los frutos de la resurrección que fuera exenta la bienaventurada por medio del programa Jóvenes a favor de la de Chicago, Francis Cardenal George, quien inmediatamente al fi nalizar su vida terrenal. Virgen Maria. Ella, por privilegio del vida. Su presencia en el banquete de pro- también es el autor de dos excelentes libros: Esto es porque María, desde el momento de todo singular, venció al pecado con vida no sólo será un testimonio poderoso Th e Diff erence God Makes: A Catholic Vision su Inmaculada concepción hasta el fi nal de su concepción inmaculada; por eso no del Evangelio de la vida, sino que su apoyo of Faith, Communion, and Culture y God su vida en la tierra, está libre de la mancha estuvo sujeta a la ley de permanecer en generoso nos permitirá también continuar in Action: How Faith in God Can Address del pecado original, y durante toda su vida, la corrupción del sepulcro ni tuvo que con la labor incansable por la vida a través de the Challenges of the World. La conferencia jamás eligió cooperar con pecado o mal esperar la redención de su cuerpo hasta el nuestra Ofi cina diocesana católica de respeto ofrecerá sesiones individuales con muchos alguno. Por lo tanto, ya que María nunca fi n del mundo. a la vida. Estaremos bendecidos de manera otros oradores dinámicos, conocidos a nivel pecó, no sufriría jamás los frutos del pecado: — Munifi centissimus Deus, 4-5 especial este año al tener como nuestro nacional, y algunos de nuestro talento local muerte o corrupción del cuerpo. Como San expositor principal al escritor católico y gran popular, para la formación de los que sirven Pablo proclama, Así, la Asunción, junto con y académico George Weigel, quien es conocido en una amplia variedad de ministerios, como estrechamente vinculado a la Inmaculada como el autor de la biografía del Papa John RICA, pastoral juvenil, educación religiosa/ ¿Dónde está, oh muerte, tu victoria? concepción, es en la persona de María un Paul II Testigo de la Esperanza y hoy es uno catequesis y pastoral matrimonial y familiar. ¿Dónde está, oh muerte, tu aguijón? El brillante testimonio de la dignidad de la de los más populares e infl uyentes estudiosos También se ofrecerá numerosas sesiones de aguijón de la muerte es el pecado, y la persona humana y del destino al que se llama católicos y escritores en la Iglesia. ¡Únase a formación en la fe para adultos, con cursos Ley lo hacía más poderoso. Pero demos a cada persona en Cristo. María nos revela mí y a muchos otros de toda nuestra diócesis sobre apologética, liturgia y sacramentos, gracias a Dios que nos da la victoria por que sólo en Cristo se puede encontrar el en apoyo de la Ofi cina diocesana católica de oración y espiritualidad, vida familiar medio de Cristo Jesús, nuestro Señor. verdadero signifi cado de la vida, y sólo en Él respeto a la vida para afi rmar y celebrar el católica y la crianza de los hijos. Animo a — 1 Corintios 15, 55-57 podemos encontrar la plenitud de la vida y gran don de la vida! Para registrarse en el ministros parroquiales y parroquianos por del amor. Como la cultura de la muerte nos banquete, visite el sitio web de la diócesis en igual a registrarse y a venir para aprovechar En cambio, María es la primera en rodea de tantas maneras, María es el gran www.fwdioc.org y haga clic en el ícono Pro- esta magnifi ca oportunidad para la experimentar la plenitud de la resurrección signo de la dignidad y gloria de la persona Life Banquet. formación en la fe. Hay más información del cuerpo merecido por la muerte y la humana que ha sido redimida por Cristo. Estos días de verano son también el sobre este tema en esta edición del North resurrección de su Hijo. María, quien María, llena de gracia y del amor de Dios momento cuando muchos de nosotros Texas Catholic, y también pueden encontrar es Madre y modelo de la Iglesia, es para desde el momento de su concepción hasta el regresamos a la escuela como alumnos más información en el sitio de la conferencia nosotros un signo de la esperanza y gloria que fi nal de su vida terrenal, nos muestra de una o profesores. Quiero aprovechar esta en www.udallas.edu/udmc en inglés y nos espera a todos nosotros que tenemos fe y manera poderosa que la persona humana no oportunidad para dar las gracias a todos los www.udallas.edu/udmc/espanol para la confi anza en Cristo y luchamos por superar es mera casualidad de procesos biológicos, directores, profesores y personal no docente información en español. el pecado en nuestras vidas. Como nos pero como fue proclamado por el Papa en nuestros colegios católicos que trabajan Que Dios los siga bendiciendo a todos enseñó el Papa Pío XII: Benedicto en su Homilía inaugural, “No arduamente para difundir el don de la ustedes y sus familias al comenzar otro somos el producto casual y sin sentido de la educación católica a muchos estudiantes año escolar, y especialmente en este mes Cristo, con su muerte, venció la muerte evolución. Cada uno de nosotros es el fruto y familias en nuestra diócesis. También de la Asunción nosotros mismos podemos y el pecado; y sobre el uno y sobre la otra de un pensamiento de Dios. Cada uno de quiero dar las gracias a tantos de ustedes que confi arnos a la intercesión y la atención reporta también la victoria en virtud de nosotros es querido, cada uno es amado, cada también están involucrados como catequistas maternal de María quiere es nuestra Madre y Cristo todo aquel que ha sido regenerado uno es necesario”. en los programas de educación religiosa en modelo en la fe. María, Reina del cielo, ruega sobrenaturalmente por el bautismo. Esta hermosa enseñanza de nuestro nuestras parroquias. Sus dones de enseñanza y por nosotros! Pero por ley general, Dios no quiere Santo Padre que cada uno de nosotros es ser testigos de la fe católica son cruciales para conceder a los justos el pleno efecto de producto de la voluntad y el amor de Dios la vida y la misión de la iglesia. Gracias por su esta victoria sobre la muerte, sino cuando y, por lo tanto, todos somos necesarios, es servicio generoso en la propagación de la fe. haya llegado el fi n de los tiempos. Por también el tema del Banquete anual del Al mismo tiempo, no puedo enfatizar eso también los cuerpos de los justos se obispo en apoyo de las actividades pro-vida, demasiado la importancia de la formación + Obispo Kevin W. Vann. JCD, DD disuelven después de la muerte, y sólo en que se celebrará el 24 de septiembre en el continua en la fe para no sólo los que están Diocesis de Fort Worth el último día volverá a unirse cada uno NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 PAGE 25 Jóvenes posan bajo la mirada beatífi ca de nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, antes de salir a la Jornada mundial de la juventud en Madrid

Después de meses de intensa preparación, un gran grupo de jóvenes de la diócesis, bajo la dirección de Andrés Aranda, el delegado de los ministerios hispanos, se reunió en el Centro Católico el 10 de agosto. Allí cantaron alegres canciones de alabanza y recibieron la bendición del obispo Kevin Vann antes de salir hacia el aeropuerto DFW para sumarse a centenas y miles de jóvenes de alrededor del mundo quienes convergieron en Madrid para unirse a la Jornada mundial de la juventud del Papa Benedicto XVI. (Fotos de Juan Guajardo) PAGE 26 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 Noticias de la Iglesia En Misa de apertura peregrinos de JMJ comienzan ‘días que ustedes nunca olvidarán’ Por Gretchen R. Crowe brújula confi able que guía nuestras Catholic News Service selecciones y da dirección clara a MADRID — Un día sin nubes se nuestras vidas”. convirtió en una noche entintada En un mundo donde tanta mientras miles de peregrinos gente rechaza a Dios, dijo el participaban en la Misa de apertura cardenal Rylko, la Jornada mundial de la Jornada mundial de la de la juventud demuestra que la fe juventud, celebrada por el cardenal católica vive. Antonio Rouco Varela de Madrid “Ustedes han venido a en la plaza de Cibeles. decirle a viva voz al mundo — y Protegidos del calor por en particular a Europa, que está sombrillas blancas y chorros de dando señales de estar muy perdida suave rocío, docenas de obispos — su fi rme ‘¡Sí!’”, dijo. “Sí, la fe es y sacerdotes se reunieron en y posible. Es, de hecho, una aventura alrededor del altar improvisado maravillosa que nos permite para celebrar la Misa para descubrir la magnitud y la belleza peregrinos que representaban sus de nuestras vidas”. patrias con banderas, sombreros Los peregrinos se alinearon especiales, camisetas y banderines. en la calle durante horas antes de El cardenal dijo en su la Misa. Muchos jugaban baraja, homilía que la Jornada mundial leían, escribían en sus diarios y de la juventud es inseparable del El Papa Benedicto XVI encabeza la ceremonia de bienvenida para la Jornada mundial de la juventud hasta dormitaban, esperando que beato Juan Pablo II, “el Papa de en la Plaza de Cibeles de Madrid el 18 de agosto (foto CNS/Paul Haring) el evento comenzara. los jóvenes” cuyo recuerdo ellos El padre oblato Richard Hall, celebraban con la Misa. La relación La Jornada mundial de único sendero que ha comprobado decisivos para su futuro”. pastor de la Iglesia San Juan de los que el Papa Juan Pablo tuvo con la juventud inspira un nuevo ser efi caz espiritualmente: el Refl exionando en las palabras lagos en San Antonio, dijo que la los jóvenes fue “sin precedente”, encuentro con el Señor, dijo el humilde y simple peregrino de San Pablo que forman el Misa de apertura, la cual unió a continuó, “una relación hasta cardenal: “Él es el único que puede buscando su cara”. tema de la Jornada mundial de la todos los peregrinos que asistían a entonces desconocida entre la entenderte y llevarte a la verdad, En comentarios después de la juventud : “Arraigados y edifi cados laJornada mundial de la juventud iglesia y sus jóvenes: directa, dando la vida que nunca termina, Misa el cardenal Stanislaw Rylko, en Cristo, fi rmes en la fe” (Col por primera vez, era lo que él y su inmediata … imbuida con fe en felicidad, verdadero amor”. presidente del Pontifi cio consejo 2:7), el cardenal reconoció el reto grupo de peregrinos habían estado el Señor Jesucristo, entusiasta, Los jóvenes buscan a Cristo, para el laicado, dio la bienvenida de vivir este llamado. esperando. esperanzada, alegre, contagiosa”. dijo. al público diciéndole que el “Esto es muy exigente porque “Estar aquí, comenzando la Esta tradición ha continuado “Dejarse encontrar por Él es evento para el cual habían estado contiene un plan de vida defi nitivo experiencia con Misa (es lo que es) con el Papa Benedicto XVI, dijo, clave para el éxito de cualquier esperando y preparándose había para cada uno de nosotros”, dijo. tan maravilloso de nuestra Iglesia”, quien no vaciló en destacar el Jornada mundial de la juventud”, llegado fi nalmente. “La fe es como una raíz que dijo el padre Hall. “No importa amor del beato Juan Pablo por los dijo. “Será el éxito de ustedes. Los “Estos serán los días que es nutrida por la sangre vital de la donde uno esté, uno puede celebrar jóvenes durante su homilía para la jóvenes del siglo 21 necesitan, aun ustedes nunca olvidarán”, dijo, palabra de Dios y los sacramentos”, la liturgia en cualquier idioma (que beatifi cación de su predecesor en más que generaciones previas, “días de descubrimientos y añadió. “Es el cimiento, la piedra uno hable) o en cualquier país del mayo. encontrar al Señor mediante el decisiones importantes que serán en la cual la vida es edifi cada, la que uno provenga”.

Miss Teen USA usará plataforma para Viñedo de Raquel ofrece un retiro para ls sanación promover autoestima, modestia de niñas del aborto desde septiembre 30 a octubre 2 BROWNSVILLE (CNS) — Cuando Anthony en Harlingen, fue coronada Danielle Doty, Miss Texas Teen USA, Miss Teen USA 2011 el 16 de julio. Ministerios de Raquel ofrece por favor llama a nuestra línea un e-mail a misericordia@racheltx. llegó a las Bahamas para competir en “Tan pronto como llamaron mi su retiro de fi n semana en Español confi dencial en Español al: org. Tu confi dencialidad será el certamen Miss Teen USA Pageant, nombre, pienso que entré en pausa”, para la sanación después del 817-923-4757 ó puedes enviar estrictamente respetada. ella se rindió al plan de Dios para dijo Doty un par de semanas después aborto desde el 30 de septiembre su vida, dijo la nativa de Harlingen. de su victoria. “Uno no escucha nada; hasta el 2 de octubre. Este retiro “Solté y permití que fuera Dios”, uno no está pensando en nada. Uno está diseñado para aquellas Mecanismos para reportar la conducta sexual inapropiada dijo Doty a Th e Valley Catholic, está sólo hablando en el momento”. personas que están lidiando Si usted o alguien que conozca es abuso sexual: (817) 560-2452, periódico de la Diócesis de Brownsville, Después de ganar el título Miss con sentimientos de amargura, víctima de conducta sexual inapropiada Ext. 900 culpabilidad y dolor después del por parte de cualquier persona que ■ o llamar al Centro Católico al número: en entrevista telefónica desde la Teen USA, Doty pasó de ser residente trabaje para la iglesia, sea voluntario, (817) 560-2452, ext. 102 y preguntar por Ciudad de Nueva York. “Yo estaba de Harlingen a vivir en la Ciudad de aborto, para encontrar esperanza empleado, o miembro del clero, puede el canciller/moderador de la curia, el allí, me había preparado, había Nueva York. y sanación. Ven y experimenta la reportarlo de las siguientes maneras: padre Stephen Berg. ejercitado, poniéndome en forma y, misericordia, perdón y la sanación Mecanismo para reportar abuso Doty fue bautizada, recibió su ■ llamar a Judy Locke, Coordinadora de desde ese punto en adelante, todo Primera Comunión y fue confi rmada en del amor de Dios en compañía de asistencia para víctimas, al número (817) Llamar al Ministerio de familias de Texas estaba realmente en manos de Dios. Yo la Iglesia de St. Anthony. Su fe le ha dado otras personas que entenderán por 560-2452, Ext. 201, o, mandarle correo Servicios de protección (Servicios de sabía que Él haría lo que fuera mejor”. la valentía de enfrentar muchos retos lo que estás pasando. electrónico a [email protected] protección de niños) al número:(800) ■ llamar al número de emergencia para el 252-5400. Doty, feligresa en la Iglesia de St. durante toda su vida, dijo su madre. Para más información, NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 PAGE 27 Events Calendar Around the Diocese and region September Dates Classifieds 3 24 CALIX SUPPORT GROUP 2011 BISHOP’S ANNUAL CATHOLIC PRO-LIFE BANQUET Director of Operations for St. Francis Village 10 a.m. - A monthly support meeting for Catholics who are alcoholic and 5 to 10 p.m. - The Hyatt Regency, DFW. For information, contact Chanacee St. Francis Village in Crowley has an immediate others who are struggling with addiction and seeking recovery. Holy Ruth-Killgore at (817) 560-2452 ext. 257. opening for a Director of Operations. Qualifi cations Family Church, 6150 Pershing Ave., Fort Worth. For information, contact Deacon Joe Milligan at (817) 431-5369. SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FRIENDS OF THE POOR®WALK include practicing Catholic with a bachelor’s degree in Mass - 8:15 a.m.; Registration - 9 a.m. - St. Joseph Church, 1927 SW Green business administration or health care administration 10 Oaks Blvd., Arlington. For information, or to register online, visit www. plus at least seven years experience in a multi-unit GABRIEL PROJECT SPANISH EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP svdpusa.org residential environment, or a master’s degree in these 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - St. Rita Church, 5550 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth. For fi elds with additional work in gerontology and fi ve years BRIGHT LIGHTS OF BROADWAY SHINE ON COLLEYVILLE information, contact Debra Heron at [email protected] or for Spanish, experience. Experience in assisted living or retirement Patricia Gutierrez at (817) 874-3412 8 p.m. - Good Shepherd Parish, 1000 Tinker Rd., Colleyville. For information, contact Kathy Guarino at (817) 488-4750 or [email protected] for communities considered a plus. Responsibilities 13 & 15 Sarah Luter at (817) 421-1387 or [email protected]. include over site for all operational and fi scal aspects JUSTFAITH MINISTRIES of a retirement community of 500+ residents, ensuring 7 p.m. - St. Michael Parish, 3713 Harwood Rd., Bedford. For information, 25 all facilities and supporting infrastructure are fully contact Barbara Boone at (469) 524-8780 or e-mail st.michaeljustfaith@ ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY AUTUMNFEST functional at all times. Facilities encompass residential gmail.com. 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run - 8:30 a.m.; Festival - 9 a.m. - St. Catherine of housing units, offi ces, common facilities, streets, water Siena Church, 1705 E. Peters Colony Rd., Carrollton. For more information, contact the parish offi ce at (972) 492-3237. system, sewer system, maintenance and landscape shops, 15 and a nine-hole golf course. Send résumé and cover DCCW LUNCH MEETING 9:30 a.m. - St. Andrew Parish Hall, 3717 Stadium Dr., Fort Worth. For infor- 27 letter to [email protected]. mation, contact Kathy Thome at (817) 236-8518. DEAF MINISTRY BEGINNING AND ADVANCED SIGN LANGUAGE 7 to 8:30 p.m. each Tuesday - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2016 Willis Director of Childcare Ministry Position Ln., Keller. For information, contact Connie Martin at (817) 560-2452 ext. St. Andrew Catholic Church is searching for a 17 305 or [email protected]. ST. ANN MEN’S CLUB ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT director of Childcare Ministries. Th is includes parish Lunch 11:15 a.m.; Tee Off , 1 p.m. - Hidden Creek Golf Course, 555 Hidden nursery services and Th e Learning Center (formerly Creek Parkway, Burleson. For information, visit the website www.mystann. CARMELITE AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON PDO) programs. Early learning childcare, preschool com or contact Mike Hall at (817) 426-5858. 12:00 p.m. - Shady Oaks Country Club, 320 Roaring Springs Rd., Westworth Village. For information, call Connie Meyer at (817) 319-9136. teaching experience and computer skills as well as CZECH HERITAGE DAY AND CELEBRATION 101 budgeting and expense management is required. 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - SPJST Lodge 92, 3316 Roberts Cut Off Rd., Fort 29 Working with paid staff , volunteers, the Childcare Worth. For information, call (817) 624-1361 DIOCESAN RED MASS Advisory Board, families and children requires good 6 p.m. - St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth. For infor- interpersonal skills. Th e position requires leadership, mation, contact Robert Gieb at (817) 336-5681 or rgieb@fl ash.net. 22 supervisory skills and an ability to unite all involved in a FORT WORTH DIOCESAN MINISTRY WITH LESBIAN AND GAY common purpose and vision for the Ministry. Th e hours CATHOLICS, OTHER SEXUAL MINORITIES, FAMILIES, FRIENDS 30 7 p.m. - Catholic Renewal Center, 4503 Bridge St., Fort Worth. For informa- RACHEL’S VINEYARD SPANISH RETREAT WEEKEND are 25 hours per week, which are fl exible, with some tion, contact Father Warren Murphy at (817) 927-5383 or Dorene Rose at Healing retreat following an abortion - Friday evening through Sunday, for weekend and evening work required. Applications will (817) 329-7370. information, call (817) 886-2856. be accepted through Monday, August 22 at 10:00 a.m. Th e preferable start date for this position is September Would Jorge Luis Aguilera Garcia 16, 2011. Send résumé and cover letter to resume@ please contact Meg Hogan at (817) 560-3300 standrewcc.org.

Part-Time Youth Activity Coordinator Offi cial Assignments Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, is seeking a part-time youth activity coordinator who is creative List of Clergy and Other Appointments, by Most Rev. Kevin W. Vann, JCD, DD compassionate and fl exible with an understanding of youth culture to work with young people from grades Rev. Raphael Eagle, TOR, has been appointed as “priest in residence” at St. Patrick Cathedral, Fort Worth, Texas, 7 to 12. Th is person will interface closely with the eff ective August 15, 2011 while continuing his ministry at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. pastor and other staff members to provide a positive environment for young people to grow and fl ourish Rev. Jonathan Wallis has been appointed as Chief Ecumenical Offi cer and as “Censor Librorum” of the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas, eff ective upon his return from graduate studies in Rome. within the parish community. Applicant must be a practicing Catholic and fully formed in Church Rev. Daniel Kelley has been appointed as Chancellor of the Diocese of Fort Worth for a period of three years, teachings. Other qualifi cations include undergraduate eff ective August 2, 2011 and is without prejudice to his appointment as Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Arlington, Texas. degree in related fi eld or two to fi ve years experience in youth ministry. Applicant must be willing to continue Rev. Th omas Craig has been appointed as Chairman of the Diocesan Mission Council for a period of three years, eff ective August 5, 2011, and is without prejudice to his appointment as pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in personal development and fully participate in the Arlington, Texas. diocesan safe environment program and uphold its Code of Conduct. Send a résumé and a cover letter Rev. Karl Schilken as Episcopal Delegate/Judge Instructor for instruction and oversight of cases involving the to YAC Job Search, Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, “Special Faculties” issued by the Congregation for the Clergy of March 17, 2010, eff ective August 5, 2011, without 2100 N. Davis Dr. Arlington, TX 76012 (Attn: Becky prejudice to his appointment as Pastor of St. John the Apostle Parish in North Richland Hills. Lucas) or e-mail to [email protected]. Rev. Armando Flores Rodríguez, priest of the Diocese of Celaya, Mexico ministering here with permission of his Application deadline is Sept. 2. Diocesan Bishop, as Parochial Vicar of St. George Parish, Fort Worth, Texas, eff ective August 8, 2011. General Construction Services Sister Yolanda Cruz, SSMN, has been appointed as Vice Chanceellor - Parish Services and Women Religious, General construction work/repairs inside and out eff ective August 1, 2011. including topsoil, sand, gravel, washed materials, driveways, concrete, backhoe, and tractor services. Mr. Peter M. Flynn has been appointed as Vice Chancellor - Administrative Services, eff ective August 1, 2011. Custom mowing lots and acres. Call (817) 732-4083. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, SEPTEMBER, 2011 PAGE 28 Good Newsmaker

Like the glass he molds, award-winning glassblowing artist David Gappa forges his talents to Give them back to God

Story and Photos by Juan Guajardo / Correspondent BACKGROUND: An orb created by heating glass to mold it. hen David Gappa took a glassblowing class at the University of Texas at Arlington 16 years ago, he W didn’t imagine it would someday become his career. He was, after all, studying for his master’s in architecture. “I was able to take two semesters of glassblowing” at UTA, Gappa explained. The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parishioner is now a master glassblower, but at first he said, “I just looked at it as pure enjoyment. It was something that allowed me to escape from the drafting table for a few hours every few weeks.” After getting his master’s, Gappa went on to become an architect with Quorum Architects in Fort Worth for the next 10 years. But his passion for glassblowing didn’t fizzle out. ABOVE: Artist David Gappa holds glass in the furnace so that he can It continued burning steadily, and soon after properly shape it. joining Quorum, he got together with a group of other artisans to form a co-op studio in 1999 in BELOW: David holds a piece of artwork that he is donating to the Grapevine known as Vetro, Italian for glass. Bishop's Seventh Annual Catholic Pro-Life Dinner's silent auction. Now, Gappa is the owner of that studio and gallery (which last year was named the best art gallery in DFW by WFAA-TV). He’s become a nationally renowned glassblowing artist, his art has won awards by the dozens and been displayed COUNTER-CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Glass bulbs hang in numerous art galleries including the Arlington from the ceiling of David Gappa's Vetro glass studio. Museum of Art, and the Fort Worth Community • A vase designed in David's studio. • "Spiritus" Arts Center, among others. He has done shows red glass figurines flying. • David's piece commissioned works for the Center for Cancer "Bestowment" is based on Scripture and the figurines and Blood Disorders in Fort Worth, the Dallas represent the three Wise Men. Museum of Art, the Center for Brain Health in Dallas, the Harris Methodist Dream Home, and various churches around the diocese, including St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Carrollton and Good Shepherd Parish in Colleyville. All the while, he’s Gappa explains. “Art first and foremost must be continued to combine his Catholic faith with his beautiful. There is an order and design to well passion for art in the service of others. thought-out art, and I think it’s our role and our In fact, Gappa says the two are inextricably talent to make sure that [God's] vision is achieved.” tied together, and it’s what makes his art unique. Gappa’s belief that he is the steward of his Several of his major art pieces are based on God-given gifts is readily apparent in the way he Scripture. “Bestowment,” an intricate sculptural goes about creating his art and tending his studio, piece depicting three red glass figures gracefully say his friends and fellow Catholics. floating in front of an ethereal collection of On a recent 100-degree Friday evening, Please enclose label with address change or inquiries concerning mail delivery of your North Texas Catholic. Thank you. turquoise and gold colored plates, is based on the Gappa made good use of his talent by sweating it journey of the three Wise Men to see the Christ out in his non-air-conditioned studio filled with child. “Seed of Faith,” another sculptural piece, is gas furnaces blasting at over 2,000 degrees and based on the parable of the Sower. The piece shows annealing ovens simmering at lower but equally two masterfully crafted tree trunks, one whose uncomfortable temperatures, as he carefully roots are choked by thorns, and one whose roots are molded a piece of molten glass into a lighting stuck in rocks. In the center of the piece stands a ornament for a client, eventually calling it a day at healthy and blossoming tree, planted in fertile soil, 10 p.m. with a hand tending to its roots. One way Gappa expresses his gratitude for “I firmly believe, [for] me in particular, or his God-given gifts, is by sharing them with the any artist in general, [we] have been gifted with responsibility to create and to fulfill God’s vision,” SEE GAPPA, P. 20