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St. Mary School System Celebrating 146 Years “Enrichment”; Campaign to Make St. Mary Better By Edie Keeney belief. My children are grown and will not benefit from this PADUCAH,Ky. - St. Mary has been chapel but the children who are here now will and many a tradition in Paducah since 1858 and more children in the years to come.” He continued, “I throughout the years has maintained a thought and prayed so much about the chapel. Everything position of respect within the community. I did was so easy I know that the Holy Spirit directed me In the 146 years of its existence there have as I worked on this. I felt I was embracing the chapel but been changes but one thing that has not in the end it embraced me. I hope that the children of St. changed is its commitment to Christ cen- Mary will be drawn to the chapel for private prayer and tered education. The original part of the that the Liturgy will mean more to them celebrated in a present facility was built in 1965. Since sacred setting.” then changes have occurred and additions Due to the generosity and support of many loyal bene- to the building have been made. In 1990 factors the dream became a reality and the chapel was the new elementary school was built and dedicated August 16, 2004. Members of various com- the high school building was expanded mittees, involved individuals, and benefactors attended to accommodate the new middle school. the dedication. Bishop John J. McRaith celebrated the With the addition of the middle school, dedication Mass assisted by the four priests from the local additional room was needed and the chapel Catholic churches. Bishop McRaith spoke of the impor- was converted into a classroom. Since that tance of the chapel and the altar, “Congratulations on this time all religious services had been held beautiful chapel and altar. Many hands and many different in the Commons and there really wasn’t Diocesan priests celebrated Mass with Bishop McRaith AUgust materials went into building this, to make it a special place a place for the students to go for private 16, from left to right, Fr. Anthony Shonis, Fr. Patrick Reynolds, for the community to gather and for individuals to come prayer or reflection. ln late 2003, the St Bishop McRaith, Fr. Bruce McCarty. Fr. Larry McBride was and be with our Lord. So, in many ways, this chapel and Mary Education Committee authorized the behind Fr. Reynolds. Edie Keeney Photo the altar are great symbols to constantly remind us how we construction of a new chapel to serve the are the church and what our mission is, especially those high school and middle school. may have come from the 1908 St. Mary Academy were also found and who spend much of their day in this community and in this Al McKeown, St. Mary Development restored. The chapel blends new with the old, achieving beauty while school.” Bishop McRaith continued, “This chapel will be Director, remembered that Dr. Ron Kupper retaining a sense of history. a place where the Word of God will be read, taught, and had spoken of his strong desire to have a Kupper commented, “It was very important for me for a chapel to again reverenced by all who come here open to understanding chapel in the school so when the St. Mary be at the school. St. Mary is a Catholic school and that is the reason we Continued on page 4 Memorial Committee was formed; Kup- sent our children here. Christ is the reason for this school and the chapel per was invited to be the chairperson of and the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament is a statement to that the committee that also included Fr. Larry McBride, Louis Haas, Dr. Tony Milliano, Back to basics: PopeBy John Thavis,Catholic begins Newsrenewed Service focus on Eucharist and Mrs. Kathy Wilkinson. Putting every- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After an intense quarter-century of teaching, writing and traveling, thing together for the chapel to become a Pope John Paul II is going back to the basics with a renewed focus on the Eucharist. reality took many months of labor and He has convened a special eucharistic year that begins in October. Last year he wrote an perseverance from the group. A liturgical encyclical extolling the Eucharist as the source and culmination of the church’s life. He has architect was consulted, stained glass win- convened a Synod of Bishops on the same topic for the fall of 2005. dows were designed and made, handmade And more frequently he speaks of the importance of the Eucharist in the life of each Catho- altar cloths were sewn, pews chosen and lic. all the things that were needed to complete The Eucharist has a “transforming power” that provides the courage to live the faith and the Chapel were painstakingly acquired or to spread the Gospel, the pope said in June before leading a eucharistic procession through generously donated. The tabernacle and downtown Rome. Stations of the Cross were purchased from “There’s a very close connection between Continued the Eucharist on page and 4 announcing Christ,” he said. a company in Spain. The Archdiocese of St. Louis provided an altar stone contain- Pope John Paul II elevates the Eucharist while celebrating Mass in Loreto, Italy, ing the relics of Saints Irenaeus, Clement, Sept. 5. The pope journeyed to the eastern coastal town to beatify two Italians and Liberatus. A very old monstrance, a and one Spaniard who lived exemplary lives of holiness. (CNS photo by Alessia ciborium, two chalices, and a sensor that Giuliani, Cat holic Press Photo) (Sept. 7, 2004) 2 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October , 2004 We Celebrate Life, the Missions, and Our Mother Mary in October My Dear Friends, mandment – to love God and to love others as Jesus loves us. October is always a special month for October is also the month that we celebrate Mission Sunday. This year it will th all Catholics and for those who share the be held the weekend of October 24 . There is a special collection on this Sunday that Catholic position on LIFE. The Bishops goes mainly to the Catholic Relief Services (CRS). The Catholic Relief Services is an of the United States have set October aside agency of the Catholic Church in the United States that reaches out to many of those as the month to pay special attention to who suffer from the lack of respect for life around the world. A donation to CRS is a Respect for Life. concrete way for us all to participate in bringing justice to a world that lacks justice in There have been many statements and so many ways and so many places. articles written about LIFE since the CRS works with the poor of the world, to assist them in having the necessities of life Bishops’ Conference passed a resolution such as food, housing, education, etc. I hope that you will be generous to this collec- establishing the Respect Life Program in tion, because it is a very real way for all of us to help build a world where everyone is November 1972. respected as a child of God. I would like to share with you the goals Finally, October is also the month that we celebrate the feast of our most holy of the program: rosary and give special attention to our Blessed Mother. We join our Holy Father Goals of the Respect Life Program: in the goal of changing our own country and world from a culture of death to a culture 1. Proclaim the sanctity and value of human of life. Obviously, the first place to start is with prayer. I would suggest that each one of life as a gift from God and the foundation us give special thought to making the rosary a part of our prayer life during this Respect of human dignity. Life Month. (This is not to suggest that we should not always see the rosary as a special 2. Oppose and ultimately do away with all prayer.) that destroys or endangers human life. The diocese will have two events that will call our attention to Mary and the Rosary. rd 3. Correct those situations that diminish life There will be a special, annual Marian Conference on the weekend of October 3 , itself or limit the appropriate enjoyment of to be held at the Riverpark Center in Owensboro, as well as a Marian Congress to be life. Most Reverend John J. McRaith, held at the Marian Shrine at St. Joseph Parish in Bowling Green, on October 17. 4. Support or encourage the development of D.D. Let us then join together as a diocese in praying to Mary — the Mother of Jesus and whatever sustains, nourishes, or provides which is justly made on behalf of human our Mother — that we will each make every attempt to do all that is possible to see that for proper enjoyment of life. rights—for example, the right to health, to all of God’s children are treated with respect. God loves us all, and we must love one 5. Place emphasis on and create advocacy home, to work, to family, to culture—is false another. It is only when a deep respect for God and one another is an essential part of for whatever meets particular needs of and illusory if the right to life, the most basic our faith life that we have hope that All LIFE Will Be Respected. families and individuals. and fundamental right and the condition for Sincerely in Christ, The Respect Life Program is the primary all other personal rights, is not defended educational vehicle for the Pastoral Plan with maximum determination.” With that for Pro-Life Activities – a plan first ap- in mind, I strongly encourage everyone to proved by the Bishops in 1975, reaffirmed continue to do all they can to put an end to +Most Reverend John J. McRaith by them in 1985, and again in 2001. The abortion. Much has been written on this Plan for Pro-Life Activities has taken us to issue and much activity centers around this every aspect of life, from the moment of issue. I pray that you will seriously take conception to natural death. Needless to every opportunity to share with people that Bishop John McRaith’s October Calendar say, that there are a lot of issues that affect life begins at conception and that every life during the time that the Lord allows life must be protected and respected until 1 Meeting with USCCB Auditors, CPC, 10:30am God’s children to live on this earth. natural death. 2 Vigil Mass, Marian Conference, Riverpark, 4pm There is a great temptation for all of us Since there are so many life issues be- 7 Staff meeting, CPC, 9am to zero in on one aspect of life or another. tween conception and death, we must not 9 Appreciation dinner – Family Life ministries, CPC, 2pm While we may be attracted to one aspect turn a deaf ear to any. I would not attempt 9 Brescia auction/fundraiser, Campus Center, 6pm of life and can become involved in that as- to list them all, but we can start by looking 10 St. Vincent de Paul meeting, St. Pius Tenth KC Hall, O’boro, 1:30-5:00pm pect, we must never discount the incredible into our own family and seeing if there is a 16 Serra Religious Picnic, St. Martin, Rome, Noon numbers of issues that go into respecting lack of respect among family members. We 17 14th Marian Congress, St. Joseph, Bowling Green, 2-5pm life throughout a person’s lifetime. While can look at our community. We can look at 18 Priests’ Personnel Meeting, CPC, 9:30am certainly some aspects are more pressing our work place. We can look at the laws of 18 Priests’ Council Meeting, CPC, 1:30pm than others, all aspects of the quality of our nation; we can look at how our nation 19 K of C Appreciation Dinner for Priests, KC Hall, Sorgho, 6pm life are important — especially important deals with other nations and the peoples 20 Mass, Priests’ Ordained 7 yrs. or less Conference, Lake Barkley, 4:45pm to those who are affected most by the dis- of those nations. You can see, the list is 21 Staff Meeting, CPC, 9am respect they experience. long. 24 Vocation Appreciation Dinner, KC Hall, Paducah, 4pm The life issue that gets the most attention The important thing is to be aware of 26 Blessing new Chapel, Lourdes Hospital, Paducah, 10am is that of abortion, and rightly so, because any disrespect that we might show to our 26 Paducah Office Day without life all the other issues become sisters and brothers. This means that we 27 Mass with Priests, Mount Saint Joseph, 11am moot. We are reminded that our Holy Fa- always start by looking at our own actions 28 Bishop. Kmiec ordination to Diocese of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 2:30pm ther, Pope John Paul II, said in a letter of in life issues. It also means that we must 29 Bishop. Kmiec ordination, Buffalo, NY a few years ago “On the Vocation and the help others to come to an awareness of 30 Mass, Brescia Lay Ministry Retreat, Mount Saint Joseph, 11am Mission of the Lay Faithful in the Church any disrespect that they may perpetuate or 31 Regional Cursillo Anniversary Mass, Mount Saint Joseph, 10:30am and in the World” (Christifideles Laici) and struggle to overcome. 31 Diocesan Marriage Celebration Mass, Cathedral, Owensboro, 2pm I quote, “Above all, the common outcry The bottom line for me is, to uphold and respect life is to live up to the Great Com- The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 3 Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest In The Diocese of Owensboro On the weekend of September 18-19, pastors across the diocese read from the pulpit Even when a priest cannot be present for the celebration of Mass, it is still of paramount a letter from Bishop McRaith concerning Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a importance that the parish community come together to celebrate the resurrection of the Priest. Lord. There have been instances in our diocese when there was no priest available to preside It remains my priority to provide every Catholic in this diocese with the opportunity at Mass for a particular parish. Given the fact that our presbyterate is aging and their to participate in the celebration of the Mass each Sunday. We will continue to explore numbers decreasing, there will certainly be more such instances. all possibilities including the possibility of changes in Mass times and a reduction in When a pastor is away from his parish due to illness, retreat, vacation, etc. and no the number of Masses offered across the diocese. substitute priest is available, the next alternative will be to ask the faithful in that parish Over the next four weeks, you’ll be receiving further information in your bulletins on to travel to another parish for the celebration of the Eucharist. If the distance to another Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest: when they are allowed to take place; parish is great enough so as to cause a hardship for the faithful, then the pastor may what shape they will take; who can lead them, etc. (These items were included in your provide for a Sunday Celebration in the Absence of a Priest. bulletin for the four weeks following the reading of this letter.) In such cases, a trained lay person appointed by the Bishop will lead the parish com- This is a challenging time for our diocese and for the Catholic Church throughout the munity in a Liturgy of the Word. Communion may also be distributed if there is enough United States. I ask, once again, that you join me in praying for an increase in vocations reserved Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. A Sunday Celebration in the Absence of a Priest can never substitute for the full cel- ebration of the Eucharist, and it should never happen on a regular basis in any parish. It is, however, a means of gathering the parish community to celebrate the Resurrection “Trembling Timbers”rd HENSHAW,Ky. - St. Ambrose Church will be presenting their 3 annual “Trembling – even in the absence of their priest. Timbers” haunted woods this October. The theme of the haunted woods this year is The full text of the Bishop’s letter is included below. loosely based on a true story involving the Harpe brothers who terrorized Union and Letter read in all parishes from the pulpit September 18-19. surrounding counties in the 1800’s. The “fun” starts with a hayride to the woods where Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, a guide takes you on a walking tour back in time to a lawless era when thieves, crooks, We have been greatly blessed in our Diocese with the number of dedicated priests and murderers wandered without retribution. Afterwards you are returned to the church who have answered God’s call to service. I am very pleased with the efforts being made for food and drinks. Last year over 700 people “survived” their visit to the haunted to ensure that we will continue to have priests to serve the people of this diocese in the woods, this year proves to be even better than the past. future. Dare you try to survive the TREMBLING TIMBERS? Event dates are: 15, 16, 22, Included in those efforts are the following: 23, 24, 29, 30, & 31 October from 7:00 to 10:30pm. The cost is $10.00 per person. St. In June, Fr. Andy Garner began serving as the vocations director for the diocese of Ambrose is located at 5194 Hwy 270 West in Morganfield, Kentucky. All proceeds are Owensboro. With no regular parish obligations, Fr. Andy will be able to devote a great used to fund our new Parish Hall, visitors are always welcome. deal of his time solely to the vocations ministry. It is among my highest priorities that we do all that is possible to encourage vocations to the priesthood. Most certainly included in this effort is prayer. I have included an intention for voca- tions in my daily prayer for quite some time now and have encouraged all of our priests to do the same. I encourage you, as well, to pray each day that God will send us the Saint Benedict School Reunion priests we need. When: Sunday October 17, 2004 The reality we are facing in our diocese, and in dioceses across the nation, is a steady Time: After 10:00 A.M. Mass decrease in the number of priests. In the past, if a pastor could not celebrate Mass in his Where: Basement of Saint Benedict Church, Wax, Ky. parish on a given weekend, there was a supply of priests that could fill in when needed: Everyone welcome. A special invitation to former teachers. for example, from among religious orders, retired priests, chaplains and diocesan office For more information call LaMont Miller 270-259-3303 or email priests. [email protected] Today, however, the greatest majority of the priests who are available are serving in parishes to cover existing Mass schedules. We only have two or three priests who are available to cover weekend Masses in cases of emergency or to provide coverage dur- ing the pastor’s vacation or retreat. This trend will only worsen as more priests enter The Western Kentucky Catholic into retirement, the retired become infirm, and the remaining priests are stretched even Official Newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Owensboro, KY further. Story Deadline: 15th of month prior to publication The sad reality is that we can no longer depend upon substitutes because, for all intents The Western Kentucky Catholic is published monthly except June and July from and purposes, they are simply not there. And this is the harsh reality in practically every the Catholic Pastoral Center in Owensboro, KY. diocese across the United States. Publisher: Most Rev. John J. McRaith, D. D. 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It is the central event and action for our Catholic as a direct use of your parish assessment dollars. Christian faith communities. There can never be an adequate substitute for the full “Those who exercise authority in the Church will take care to ensure that there is responsible celebration of the Eucharist in our parishes. When a priest is not available to preside at exchange of freely held and expressed opinion among the People of God.” Mass for a particular parish community, the first option will be for the people in that par- -Pastoral Instruction Of The Means Of Social Communications, #116, Jan. 29, 1971 ish to travel to a neighboring parish for the celebration of Mass. If this is not a practical Opinions expressed in columns and letters to the editor submitted consideration and would create an undue hardship for the faithful of that parish, then for publication in the Western Kentucky Catholic are not necessarily the next alternative is to bring the parish community together for a Liturgy of the Word. those of the publisher or editor of The Western Kentucky Catholic. 4 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, Pope: Back To Basics (Continued from page 1 Saint Mary Getting Better (Continued from page 1) In fact, said Cardinal Jozef Tomko, who heads the Vatican’s committee for interna- tional eucharistic congresses, the pope is convinced that unless Catholics have a firm of what God is saying to them.” As Bishop John spoke of the dedication of the altar he understanding of the Eucharist the church’s many missionary and social activities lose said that the ceremony teaches us why the altar is the central, sacred part of the chapel. meaning. “This altar stands in that first altar, the Cross, on which our Lord died to bring us salva- “More and more, the Holy Father is turning back to the central mysteries of the faith,” tion and to pay the price for our sins. Every time we celebrate Mass on this altar, we Cardinal Tomko said in an interview Sept. 8. do this in memory of His great sacrifice. It is around this altar that we will come to the “He is focusing now on the Eucharist as the special presence of Jesus Christ among full realization of how much Jesus loved us; He gave His life because He loved us so us. But this is a mystery — the idea that Christ has given his own body for us to eat. It much. Those who receive their education here will have the opportunity to gather often is a very hard language for people to accept,” he said. around this altar with the administration, the faculty, the staff, the parents, and all who Cardinal Tomko will be the pope’s personal representative at the International Eucharistic make this the great school that it is.” Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, Oct. 10-17, when the eucharistic year is inaugurated. The next morning, the student body, faculty, staff, parents, and friends attended the The pope would have liked to go, but his poor health makes the trip impossible. Instead, opening school liturgy in the Commons where Bishop McRaith with Fr. Larry McBride, he’ll speak to the assembly via a TV link. Fr. Patrick Reynolds, Fr. Bruce McCarty, and Fr. Anthony Shonis concelebrated the Mass. In the United States, most discussion of the Eucharist this year has revolved around The Bishop called the students’ attention to the importance of the chapel as the center of the controversy over Catholic politicians who disagree with church teaching on abortion. the school and that it is a sign to all of why they have a Catholic school and that many Some bishops have said they would refuse to give Communion to such politicians. people sacrificed to make the St. Mary School System possible. “Jesus is in charge and Despite the risk of politicizing the Eucharist, many observers in Rome and at the the reason that we are here,” and he repeated it, “Jesus is in charge and the reason that Vatican are not unhappy the Communion issue has been raised. we are here.” He poised some serious questions to the students. ”Is anyone here who “The whole question of being in a proper disposition to receive the Eucharist is some- thinks he is more important than God by doing what he wants when he wants? We are thing that’s been practically untouched for decades in many parts of the world,” said called to do what God wants us to do with our lives at any moment. Sometimes our ac- U.S. Father Thomas D. Williams, a member of the Legionaries of Christ who teaches tions may make people think that we think we are more important than God, that we are at Rome’s Regina Apostolorum University. God.” The Bishop stressed that it is impossible for us to be saved on our own but with “In the aftermath of the political debate, I think the coming year will be an opportunity God all things are possible. “You have an opportunity by being here, don’t blow it and for instruction on what this means,” he said. your reward will be eternal happiness.” At the end of the Mass the Blessed Sacrament Father Williams said he also expects deeper reflection on other questions — for ex- was taken in procession to repose in the new chapel. ample, what the host is made of. Controversy was stirred in August when a New Jersey bishop said a local girl’s first Communion was invalid because it used a no-gluten wafer Catholic Conference Welcomes Kentucky Supreme made of rice instead of wheat. After reading blogs — Web journals — full of people slamming the church on this Court Decision Regarding End-of-Life Decisions issue, Father Williams said, “There’s a lot of ignorance out there, and I think this will News Release from CCKY be a year of instruction.” FRANKFORT,Ky. - The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled on Of course, the pope’s focus will go beyond liturgical details. He is most concerned August 26, 2004, by a vote of 5–2 that it is constitutional for a that Catholics understand how the Eucharist embodies fundamental truths for the church, health care surrogate to make health care decisions on behalf of including Jesus’ redemptive sacrifice and his continued presence in the world. patients who are incompetent and have not executed a valid living “It’s part of his continual hammering of the theme: ‘The world needs Jesus Christ, will or designated a health care surrogate. and Jesus Christ comes to us in an exceptional way through the Eucharist.’ I think he The Court’s ruling also requires that clear and convincing evidence sees this as essential,” Father Williams said. be the standard for proving that a patient is permanently unconscious Archbishop John J. Myers of Newark, N.J., said his archdiocese has begun preliminary or in a persistent vegetative state, or that death is imminent, and planning for the eucharistic year. He said most of his parishes already have regularly that it would be in the best interest of the patient to withhold or scheduled eucharistic adoration, and some have perpetual adoration. It’s part of a U.S. withdraw life-prolonging treatment. trend that owes something to the pope’s consistent teaching on this issue, he said. The Court cited the teaching of both Pope Pius XII and Pope During a visit to Rome, Archbishop Myers said that in his experience the more the John Paul II, as well as making reference to the consistent ethic Eucharist is integrated into parish and diocesan life “the more fruitful the vocations, of life teaching of Cardinal Joseph Bernadin. “These authorities,” the more confessions are heard, and the more the life of the church is enriched.” the Court noted, “are consistent with the Judeo-Christian-Muslim belief that there is an The Eucharist in all its implications seems a perfect theme for the final years of this afterlife more desirable than the earthly one. To those who espouse that belief, it may papacy, but it’s been dear to the pope his whole life. seem more egregious to delay a natural death and the beginning of eternal life than to As an archbishop in Poland, he would complain loudly and publicly every year that needlessly prolong an unnatural, artificially-maintained existence on earth.” The Court authorities had kept the annual Corpus Christi procession out of Krakow’s central square. concluded, therefore, that the Kentucky law was in accord with modern moral ethical It wasn’t right, he said, that the Eucharist — the body of Christ — should be carried standards. over the “uneven and potholed roads” of the city’s periphery. Following passage of the law in 1994, the Catholic Conference published a pastoral And, addressing a vast crowd at the procession in 1978, he deftly linked the Eucharist letter, Kentucky’s Advanced Health Care Directives: A Catholic Perspective. This docu- with a call for recognition of the church’s legal status. The church “is building itself on ment is available on the conference website: http://www.ccky.org/Pastoral%20Resources/ the Eucharist,” he said, and the nation’s authorities cannot deny that truth. advance_healthcare_directives.htm. Father Williams predicted the 2004-2005 year of the Eucharist would have a ripple Fr. Patrick Delahanty, associate director, stated, “We really hope people understand the effect throughout the church. He said it’s very much in keeping with the pastoral style importance of Advanced Directives and that families discuss their plans for end-of-life of this pope, who has dedicated years to Mary, the Rosary, and the family, among other decisions. Ideally, people would appoint health care surrogates well before the time they things. are needed. Where there are developmentally disabled persons, it is especially urgent “He just keeps throwing out the net, and every time these things affect a lot of people that their needs be looked after by having health care surrogates in place to speak on positively,” he said. SUNDAY EVENING MASS IN STURGIS Copyright (c) 2004 Catholic News Service/U.S. Confernce of Catholic Bishops Saint Francis Borgia Church in Sturgis, Ky. now offers a Sunday Evening Mass at 5:30 p.m. All Are Welcome! Phone: 270-333-4342 Independence Day…….A Day to Celebrate our Dependence on God! The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 5 By Kevin Kauffeld This past 4th of July weekend I found myself with my family attending Mass at St. Stephen’s in Cadiz, Ky. Fr. Phil Riney was the celebrant in place of the current pastor, who was on vacation. The church was unusually full, but given the holiday weekend, the crowd was expected. That was evident by the extra chairs that were set up throughout the church. Father began his homily by reminding us what Independence Day was about how we should also use this day to remind ourselves about our dependence on God. The realization that we can depend on God when all other avenues offer no solutions is no less important than what the original colonists went through. As the colonists went into “crisis mode,” Father began talking about our current crisis in the Church today, the lack of vocations and shortages of priests in the Catholic Church of Western Kentucky. He believed that there were several reasons for the crisis, but he would only speak of a few. The crisis of the sexual abuse scandal certainly has affected how our Catholic and surrounding communities view our priests. He spoke of a time when a priest was revered and his opinion was sought even from the secular community. The level of commitment from this generation is not as strong as it used to be. This is evident by the number of all marriages that end in divorce—54%. We have had priests leave the priesthood. People today don’t seem to stay committed to their calling, whether that be marriage or a their call to the priesthood. But the message that he really emphasized was that he believed that the call to any vocation, whether it be marriage, single-life, religious, or priesthood begins Teaching Stewardship at home. Jean and Mike Bertram, dressed as a pioneer family, Parents today have the responsibility gathered their family together to help serve drinks for the to raise their children in such an environ- Faith Fest dinner in June, 2004 at St. Stephen Cathedral ment that a child is able to hear a vocation Parish. From left are Eric Gonsalves, Jean, Mike, Ashleigh when he or she is called. To create this Gonsalves, and Sydney Michelle Bertram. atmosphere, he believes that parents need At left, Jennifer and Charlie Payne with their son Luke to teach their children in the following helped serve the parish on Donut Sunday in December, areas: prayer, work ethic, and generosity. 2003 at St. Stephen Cathedral Undercroft. Lois Rutigliano It is important that our children, as well photos as ourselves, need to develop a prayer life. You do that by having prayer in your family. Not just simply reciting traditional ONCE MORE WITH LOVE prayers, but learning how to listen to God This is a marriage preparation program for couples prepar- instead of just making requests. Listening ing for marriage after one or both persons have experienced and hearing what God is asking of you is a divorce or death of a former spouse. It will be held at the a practice we should all strive to develop. Catholic Pastoral Center on November 20, 2004. This program Father went on to say that we do ourselves is designed to address the critical issues of a second marriage and our children a disservice when we don’t and to offer an opportunity to establish a solid foundation for a instill in them a strong work ethic. Doing gifts is expressed in worship, offering, and action, or in Father’s new relationsihp. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. and closes with the work that God calls us to do requires words—prayer, work and generousity. liturgy at 5:00 p.m. If you would like more information, please determination and intestinal fortitude; it’s I want to thank you, Father Phil, for showing us how steward- contact Betty Medley or [email protected]. hard work! “We need Clydesdales, not ship works its way into our lives. For the sake of the future of show horses,” says Father. If we teach our church, I hope we were listening. our children to work, they will better be Hurricane Relief for Catholic Missions of Mandeville, Jamaica prepared to do the work God asks of each of us each day. Father went on to say, “as we From Richard Murphy, Director, Office of read in Luke today, the harvest is abundant Social Concerns, Diocese of Owensboro but the laborers are few.” “We need more The diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica, has laborers.” Along with prayer and work, been devastated by Hurricane Ivan. 2/3 of parents also need to teach their children the structures have been destroyed, cloth- how to be generous. Generous with their ing was blown out to sea, the people have time, talent, and treasure. been left without water, and the little food That is when it hit me. This was a that is available is being sold at exorbitant Two thirds of the diocesan buildings in Mandeville were damaged or destroyed stewardship talk! Father was making prices. by Hurricane Ivan. The roof of the Cathedral was blown off. 2003 file photo The Bishop of Mandeville asks for our some very practical statements on how we Bank account so that the Bishop can draw on these funds immediately. should responsibly steward the gift of our help. Monetary donations are critical to re- Material goods that are needed: children by directing, leading, and raising • Bottled water them with an appreciation of prayer, work, building. Make checks payable to Catholic Mission of Mandeville and send tax deduct- • Dried soup packages, such as Lipton chicken pasta and chicken & rice and charity and how that could possibly • Canned food that can be opened and immediately eaten, such as pork n’ beans, tuna, lead to increased vocations. Stewardship is ible donations to: Sr. Connie Ostrander etc. a way of life. It is a way of thanking God • Disinfectants, such as Pine Sol and Lysol for all of our blessings by returning back P.O. Box 5356 Louisville, Kentucky 40255-0356 Bleach to God a portion of the many gifts that we • Zinc nails, particularly roofing nails (these are rare now on the island and are greatly have been given. Gratitude for these many Your donations will be put into the U.S. 6 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 Jim Mattingly Is New Superintendent of Diocesan Schools By Mel Howard The Correlates of Effective Schools Jim Mattingly started working in the The correlates are the means to achieving high and equitable levels of student learn- Catholic Pastoral Center offices on Locust ing. It is expected that all children (whether they be male or female, rich or poor, black Street in Owensboro as the Superintendent or white) will learn at least the essential knowledge, concepts, and skills needed so that of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of they can be successful at the next level next year. Further, it has been found that when Owensboro July 1, when Joe O’Bryan school improvement processes based upon the effective schools research are implemented, retired from the office. He is married to the proportions of students that achieve academic excellence either improves, or at the Laura Howard Mattingly, a sister to Fr. very least, remains the same. Randy Howard, pastor of St. Joseph Church, While the seven correlates continue to appear in the replication research, it should Leitchfield, and Rita Heinz, Director of be noted that our knowledge and understanding of each correlate is deeper and broader Catholic Charities for the Diocese, and than it was in the early 1980’s. The seven correlates were defined as follows: Janice Bumm. Jim and Laura have three Clear School Mission - In the effective school, there is a clearly articulated school mis- sons, Paul, 18, Kyle, 15, and Neil, 10. The sion through which the staff shares an understanding of and commitment to instructional family attends Blessed Mother Church in goals, priorities, assessment procedures, and accountability. Staff accept responsibility Owensboro. for students’ learning of the school’s essential curricular goals. Jim Mattingly has extensive experience High Expectations for Success - In the effective school, there is a climate of expecta- with schools. He attended St. Mildred tion in which the staff believe and demonstrate that all students can attain mastery of the Catholic Grade School in Somerset essential content and school skills, and the staff also believe that they have the capability and Somerset High School. He earned a to help all students achieve that mastery. B.A. in Education from UK, a M.AS. in Instructional Leadership - In the effective school, the principal acts as an instructional Education from WKU, and a Rank I in Edu- leader and effectively and persistently communicates that mission to the staff, parents, cational Administration from WKU . He and students. The principal understands and applies the characteristics of instructional has worked for 27 years in the Owensboro effectiveness in the management of the instructional program. Public Schools - as a teacher for 11 years, Frequent Monitoring of Student Progress - In the effective school, student aca- and as an administrator for 16 years. demic progress is measured frequently. A variety of assessment procedures are used. Most recently, Jim was principal of New- Jim Mattingly began the work of The results of the assessments are used to improve individual student performance and ton Parrish Elementary, Owensboro. He has Superintendent of our Diocesan also to improve the instructional program. served as a member of various programs and Catholic Schools July 1, 2004. Staff Opportunity to Learn and Student Time on Task - In the effective school, teachers committees in Kentucky public education allocate a significant amount of classroom time to instruction in the essential content and strong Catholic formation in its students, and in the Kentucky Association of School skills. For a high percentage of this time students are engaged in whole class or large supported by the elements of a quality Administrators (KASA) which conferred group, teacher-directed, planned learning activities. education found in the Correlates of Ef- the KASA Leadership Award upon Jim in Safe and Orderly Environment - In the effective school, there is an orderly, purpose- fective Schools. In diocesan schools, he 2001. ful, businesslike atmosphere which is free from the threat of physical harm. The school looks for signs of strong Catholic Identity Upon the retirement of Joe O’Bryan as climate is not oppressive and is conducive to teaching and learning. and evidence of the elements of effective Superintendent, Bishop John McRaith Home - School Relations - In the effective school, parents understand and support schools. There are unique characteristics asked Jim Mattingly to consider being the the school’s basic mission and are given the opportunity to play an important role in and processes common to schools where new Catholic Schools Superintendent. Mr. helping the school to achieve that mission. all children are learning . Because these Mattingly accepted the position He sees What is unique about the correlates is that they are the only set of research based characteristics, found in schools where all his role as “a servant to the diocese, and characteristics of a school’s climate associated with improved, better student learning. students learn, are correlated with student the schools are extremely important parts They are the only set of research identified constructs with which to analyze that complex success - they are called “correlates.” This of the diocesan structure.” social organization called a school in order to cause the school as a whole to improve. means that if many or all of these elements Mr. Mattingly said that he is comfortable Source:http://www.mes.org/correlates.html being in a Catholic school setting. “Ever are present in a school, then the students are since I’ve lived in western Ky,” he said, learning at high levels and the adults work hopes goes on in a school, and make good common sense. “If strong Catholic forma- “I’ve always been impressed with the deep in a supportive professional climate. tion as well as these quality issues are in place in a Catholic school community,” Mr. faith of the Catholic community and the This body of correlated information Mattingly said, “the only remaining variable is the strength of a particular community’s numerous families who have been pillars of began what is now referred to as Effective desire to support Catholic Education.” their local churches for many generations. Schools Research. The Correlates are: Concerning his own family’s support for Catholic education, Mr. Mattingly said “My That was new to me, having grown up in Clear School Mission, High Expectations wife and I have been continuously affirmed by our decision to give our children the a heavily Protestant area.” for Success, Instructional Leadership, priceless gift of a Catholic education. It is the gift that keeps on giving.” Since beginning work as Catholic Frequent Monitoring of Student Progress, Mr. Mattingly told The Western Kentucky Catholic: Schools Superintendent, Jim Mattingly Opportunity to Learn and Student Time on “I’ve been an Owensboro Catholic Schools (OCS) parent for 13 years, counting this has travelled to each Catholic School in the Task, Safe and Orderly Environment, and year. Our three sons are a senior, a freshman, and a fourth grader. diocese. He has met with all the Principals Home-School Relations. (See brief article As far as my having any previous formal involvement with the Catholic schools, and many of the Priest-Pastors. He has been on Correlates, this page.) It should be noted that’s been minimal up until now, because I had to be careful about short-changing very impressed with the high level of com- that the accreditation processes used in the Newton Parrish Elementary in any way. I did serve on one of the focus groups when mitment to Catholic education throughout Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Ow- the Meitler company consulted with OCS a few years ago. I’ve also coached a total of western Kentucky. ensboro (Southern Association of Schools 18 teams at Blessed Mother or Saint Angela Merici (baseball and basketball). Asked about his philosophy and goals and Colleges and the Kentucky Non-Public My informal involvement in Catholic Schools has been extensive. Al Thompson (Di- for the schools, Mr. Mattingly stated, “A School Commission) are closely related to rector of OCS) and I often bounced ideas about schools through email or telephone. successful Catholic School demonstrates the Effective Schools research. The correlates are what every parent Continued on page 11 Patti Murphy Accepts Position as First Full- The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 7 Time Diocesan Director for Hispanic Ministries

By Mel Howard Patricia Murphy was born in Waterville, Maine, moved to Owensboro, Ky. at age 13 because her mother, Cathy Nelson, was transferred with Scott Paper. Patti graduated from Owensboro Catholic High, then Saint Louis University. Patti has been on short term mission trips to Venezuela, Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico, and spent a year as a volunteer in Duran (Guayaquil), Ecuador. Fluent in Spanish, she hopes to someday live in Latin America, hopefully in Ecuador, working as an air-ambulance pilot. When Patti moved back to Owensboro in 2003 to be present to her little sister Elizabeth, 7, she got involved in Hispanic Ministry through friendships with Lee Franey, Sr. Larraine Lauter, and Sr. Fran Wilhelm. Patti worked part-time for Centro Latino in Owensboro, then moved to director of adult edu- DAILY PRAYER FOR THE NOVENA cation at La Plaza - Immigrant Community Center Prayer for the Faithful Departed under Sr.Larraine. Patti Murphy is the new Direc- O gentlest Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed The Office of Hispanic Ministry has existed since tor of the Office for Hispanic with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory, have mercy on the souls 1997 under the direction of Fr.Stan Puryear. Several Ministries in the Diocese of of Your servants. Be not severe in Your judgment, but let some drops of Your parishes have formed and hired staff for Hispanic Owensboro. Staff Photo Precious Blood fall upon our beloved departed, and do You, O merciful Savior, Ministries and have begun providing liturgy and send Your angels to conduct the souls of your servants to a place of peace. sacramental preparation in Spanish. Aware- Sebree. ness has been raised about the blessing and Patti is in the process of visiting each Dear Diocesan Marian Shrine Committee, challenge the Hispanic presence brings to of these places to hear specifically what is Please include the names of my deceased family and friends in the prayers of those our diocese. Although great things have included in their ministries, what they have who gather at Mary, Mother of the Church & Model of All Christians Diocesan been done, it became too much work for a planned, and their needs from the diocesan Shrine for this Holy Souls in Purgatory Novena. Please accept this donation for my part-time director who was also a pastor of office. Some of the needs she has seen in a intention(s) of Holy Souls in this Novena. a large parish. Bishop McRaith hired Patti few places she’s visited in the diocese are NAMES TO BE REMEMBERED:1)______2) ______, full-time with hopes for a renewed vision a shortage of Spanish speaking priests to 3)______,4)______5) ______, of where the Office needs to be headed. offer regular sacraments, a lack of resources Donor’s Name:______, Address:______She plans to tap into national and re- to provide for Hispanic leadership develop- City, State, Zip:______gional networks for advice and guidance ment and faith formation in parishes and Send to: Marian Shrine Committee, c/0 Jean Fulkerson, 526 E. 13th Ave., in building a vision and Diocesan Pastoral a gap in the services provided by social Bowling Green, KY 42101 Plan in Hispanic Ministry. Among them are service agencies in the areas of health care the Southeast Regional Office for Hispanic and immigration for Hispanic members of Ministry and their partner organization Holy Name Parish Fall Festival News! the community. Oct. 22-24, 2004 The 2004 Fall Festival is less than 2 months away! This year the Southeast Pastoral Institute (SEPI), the Bishop John McRaith commented about Diocesan Directors of Hispanic Ministry festival will take place on Friday, Oct. 22, Saturday, Oct. 23, and will conclude Sunday Patti’s accepting the job of Director of Oct. 24, with a church social. There will be many activities: carnival rides, food booths, in Kentucky meetings, and the Louisville Hispanic Ministries for the Diocese: “Our Provincial Encuentros. games, a live & silent auction, Friday fish dinner, Saturday pork chop & chicken dinner, diocese is very fortunate to have Patti Sat. Night Bingo, a Texas Hold-Em poker tournament and a raffle for a $5,000 Grand Within the Diocese of Owensboro, Patti working in our HIspanic Ministries Office. plans to work closely with each Diocesan Prize. We Need Fall Festival Volunteers! If you are interested in chairing or working We welcome Patti with her commitment a booth or activity at the Fall Festival, please call Rod Wilkerson at 860-5768, or the Office to look into how the Hispanic popu- to serve God’s people, and to help us all lation could be better served and find what school office at 827-3425. welcome people from other cultures to our Auction Donation: If you have a new or used item you would like to donate to the resources these offices will need to do so. diocese in every way possible. We know One project that should be finished Fall Festival Auction please contact Ashley Wilkerson at 860-5342. Used items must Patti will get a good handle on what is hap- be in good condition. soon is a Network of Bilingual Volunteers pening in the many areas of our diocese, across the Diocese to help bridge cultural Fall Festival Raffle: Tickets are on sale after Labor Day! Grand Prize - $5,000 and find ways to help wherever we can.” nd rd and language barriers in each ministry. Cash; 2 prize – Dell Desktop Computer and peripherals; 3 prize – 56” HDTV Projec- th Patti will be a resource for parishes with tion TV with a surround sound system; 4 prize – Go-Kart with a dual seat. The ticket Hispanic Ministries, working to facilitate also includes nine other prizes! The tickets cost $5 and can be purchased at the school communication and networking among His- office or from any Holy Name Parishioner. panic Ministers around Diocese and provide guidance based on national models. There are currently Hispanic Ministries in Beaver Crafts Show and Garage Sale booth availability, call Jan Storm, at Blessed Mother Church, Dam, Bowling Green, Elkton, Henderson, Blessed Mother Family Life Center 270-683-8444 Hopkinsville, Mayfield, Morgantown, Friday, December 3, 2004, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Owensboro, Paducah, Russellville, and Many unique Christmas gifts. Snack bar will be open. For 8 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 Catholic Conference of Kentucky Congressional Candidate Questionnaire PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES Voucher Program”, which provides funding for low-income workers to at least $6 billion over 5 years? Abortion rental subsidies for certain low-income 17) Will you support or oppose legislation to increase the federal minimum wage 1) Will you support or oppose legisla- elderly or disabled persons and families? from the current $5.15 per hour to $7.00 per hour over two years? tion now pending in Congress to prevent Gun Control 18) Under current law a family needs an income of $10,570 or more per year to re- federal 12) Will you support or oppose legislation to ceive agencies and states that receive federal require child-safety locks on handguns? the low-income refundable child tax credit. Will you support or oppose legislation to health funds from discriminating 13) Will you support or oppose legislation make this benefit available to low-income working families with children whose income against health care providers who do not to reauthorize the 1994 federal ban on is less than $10,570 per year? perform or participate in abortions specific models of military-style assault EDUCATION (Abortion Non-Discrimination Act, H.R. weapons? Federal Education Programs 3664 or S. 1397)? Agriculture & Rural Development 19) Will you support or oppose legislation, like the Elementary and Secondary Educa- 2) Will you support or oppose using federal 14) Will you support or oppose legislation tion taxpayer funds for abortion? to reduce government subsidies to large Act, to provide federal educational benefits to eligible private and religious 3) Will you support or oppose a federal corporate farms and redirect those funds to elementary and secondary school students and teachers on an equitable basis constitutional amendment to protect the low-income new farmers and ranchers? to what public school students and teachers receive? right to life of unborn children? 15) Will you support or oppose legislation 20) Will you support or oppose legislation which requires that special education ser- Cloning to increase funding for conservation and vices 4) Will you support or oppose legislation rural development programs? be provided by school districts on site at the private and religious schools already approved by the House of Repre- Economic Policies Affecting Low attended by children with disabilities, rather than the current practice of providing sentatives Income Families services at the public school site? to ban human cloning for any purpose (Hu- 16) Will you support or oppose reauthoriza- School Choice man Cloning Prohibition tion of the 1996 Welfare Reform Act’s 21) Will you support or oppose legislation to provide tax credits for education-related Act of 2003, H.R. 534 or S. 245)? Temporary Assistant for Needy Families expenses incurred by parents of children attending K-through-12 public, private, or Physician-Assisted Suicide Provisions to maintain current work re- religious schools? 5) Will you support or oppose legislation quirements, restore benefit eligibility to 22) Will you support or oppose legislation to provide tax credits for corporate and that would allow a physician to prescribe legal immigrants, and increase child care individual donations for K-through-12 scholarships for students in public, private, drugs specifically to assist in the suicide of or religious schools? patients diagnosed as terminally ill? 2004 Catholic Conference of Kentucky23) CongressionalWill you support Candidate or oppose an Questionnaire education “voucher” or scholarship program that Embryo Research 6) Will you support or oppose legislation providing federal funds for research that requires destroying live human embryos to obtain their cells for experimentation (embryonic stem cell research)? Capital Punishment: 7) Will you support or oppose legislation to abolish capital punishment? 8) Will you support or oppose, legislation intended to reduce the risk of executing innocent persons by ensuring access to DNA evidence and competent counsel in capital cases (Advancing Justice through DNA Technology Act of 2003, S. 1700)? SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Health Care 9) Will you support or oppose a national health policy to ensure there is afford- able, accessible health care for all, with a priority for poor families and children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities? Housing 10) Will you support or oppose, legislation to establish and authorize funding for a “National Affordable Housing Trust Fund” (National Afford- able Housing Trust Fund Act of 2003, H.R. 1102)? 11) Will you support or oppose legislation to appropriate the full amount authorized for funding of the “Section 8 Rental Housing 3rd Annual Sts. Joseph & Paul Golf Scramble Attracts 40 Golfers The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 9

On August 22, 2004, forty golfers from St. Joe & Paul Parish, Owensboro, in photo above right, gathered at Pan- ther Creek Golf Course for the parish’s 3rd Annual Golf Scramble, hosted by parishioners Kevin and Kim Tignor. Fathers & sons, mothers & daughters were some who teamed up under the sunny skies in hopes of winning the friendly competition. Tom Rose, at left, also walked away a Happy Winner with a HOLE IN ONE. The tournament was won by Gerald Hood, Jeremy Hood, Mike Horn, and Tommy Scales, in photo below.

Brescia University Welcomes New Vice Pres- ident and Dean for Academic Affairs OWENSBORO,Ky. - Brescia University welcomed Dr. James Ahern as its Vice Presi- dent and Dean for Academic Affairs on August 30. Ahern comes to Brescia University with over 20 years of combined academic and administration experience at institutions of higher learning in New York State, Vir- ginia, and Ohio. Before coming to Brescia University Ahern served as Vice President and Dean for Academic and Student Affairs at Ulster County College in Stone Ridge, New York. “Brescia University is fortunate to have Dr. Ahern as its new Vice President and Academic Dean,” says Brescia President Sr. Vivian Bowles. “His dedication to academic Researchers. excellence is a benefit to our university The Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs is responsible for the planning, which prides itself on its adherence to the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of graduate and undergraduate Ursuline academic tradition.” academic programs and related issues. Ahern, who holds a Doctor of Philosophy in History with fields in French, Soviet, Japanese, and American Diplomatic history from The Ohio State University, Columbus Dr. James Ahern Ohio, was a Fulbright Research Fellow to ment Program at Harvard University. Wanted: France, and held a four-year Presidential Ahern is also a member of the Fulbright Large Pieces of double knit fabric 60 inches wide for making quilts. Fellowship at The Ohio State Univer- Association, American Historical Associa- For information, call the Dicoesan Office of Social Concerns at 270-683- sity. His post-doctoral education involves, tion, American Association of Higher Edu- 1545. among others, the Management Develop- cation, and the Association of Institutional 10 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 Despite doubling up mission collection ef- forts during the month of August, the parish collected money for a number of student scholarships, as well as half a dozen large ­Can We Give? boxes filled with pencils, pens, paper, and other essential school supplies. The success By Suzanne Rose of this drive can be measured not only in OWENSBORO,Ky. - The generosity of parishioners at Sts. Joseph the goods collected but in the desire of and Paul Parish is indisputable, and their love for the social gospel parishioners to donate to those in greater demonstrates their commitment of faith. However, it took a bit of need than themselves. “Can we give…?” trial and error before the Social Justice Committee at Sts. Joseph are always joyous words to hear! and Paul Parish discovered an effective way for parishioners to While Sts. Joseph and Paul Parish pour their hearts into mission stewardship. Needs at home and continues its ongoing commitment to the across the world are so great, and the requests for assistance so Diocese of Mandeville, it has also expanded constant, that the faithful quickly can become overwhelmed, its mission focus to include others suffering retreating into inaction. Creating a structure that focuses mission in Third World countries. The faith-filled collections on achievable goals results in excitement, enthusiasm, people at Sts. Joseph and Paul Parish no and a deeper commitment to the world’s poor as parishioners meet longer wait to be asked to meet the needs (or exceed!) these goals. of the poor; they worship in an awareness The Social Justice Committee wanted to increase parish com- Ivy, paralyzed from the waist down for 14 years, spends that someone Christ loves is in need, and mitment to the Mandeville Diocese beyond a one-time monetary her days praying and singing God’s praise. Collections they pursue giving as their ministry. collection on Ash Wednesday. After studying the needs of the for the Mandeville Diocese provide Jamaicans like Ivy Jamaican people, identified by the focus group sent to Mandeville with food and shelter. Photo by Suzanne Rose. by the Owensboro Diocese, the Committee designed a schedule – or “calendar” – for do- attention on a special project spearheaded nations. With this calendar, the Committee attempted to address as many of the identified by the Parish Activities Committee instead. needs as possible, while spreading the collection drives throughout the year. In this way, the Committee tried to provide parishioners with ample opportunities for participation without overwhelming them with the scope of need in a Third World country. The Committee worked in consultation with our pastor, Fr. Brian Roby, who guided us around some pitfalls. He advised the Committee on upcoming requests from the com- munity and from the Diocese for aid; since the purpose was to increase parish participation in ministry to the poor, this information was crucial to avoid conflicting, or competing, requests. Fr. Roby also provided the Committee with the benefit of his experience by suggesting that the schedule alternate requests for monetary assistance with requests for material goods. This proved to be a beneficial suggestion for the success of the mission collection efforts! Since the pastor knows the strengths and limitations of parish families more intimately than most of us do, he provided crucial guidance in setting parish goals for the monetary collections. Although we might desire to raise $10,000 to provide a second-hand vehicle for a Mandeville missionary, the limitations of parish resources might result in a disheartening beginning to our efforts. He wisely advised setting modest goals that would energize and broaden parish support for mission efforts. The Social Justice Committee began its mission collections calendar with the Ash Wednesday Collection for Mandeville and then planned for the months ahead. Since Americans love to celebrate, nearly every month and every day of the year is devoted to a cause. A member of the Committee paired the identified needs of Mandeville with Senior citizens (and a few grandchildren!) at a social gathering organized a cause in the annual calendar that most closely matched. For example, parishioners by Christ the King Parish in Monrovia, Liberia. Parishioners at Sts. Joseph donated 312 children’s books during the month of March, since “World Book Day” falls and Paul Parish recently collected first aid supplies, among other things, during that month. Two parishioners found the need for books in Jamaica to be a cause for these beautiful people. Photo by Fr. Boniface Florkiah. close to their hearts and continued collecting an additional 900 books! Many Jamaican children cannot attend school since they lack shoes; parishioners at Sts. Joseph and Paul responded enthusiastically to providing these youngsters with shoes during the month of May, which is “National Shoes for Orphans Month.” A volunteer transported several carloads of shoes to the Pastoral Center at the conclusion of this mission collection! With St. Francis de Sales Parish each mission collection effort, parishioners – such as the “book ladies” – discover the particular need that tugs at their hearts and respond with a generosity rooted in Christ’s Holiday Bazaar and Lunch own love for the poor. St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church will hold a Holiday Bazaar and Lunch on Of course, there are many other ways to structure a plan; the important point is simply Saturday, November 13 and Sunday, November 14, 2004, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 to decide on a structure in which parishioners can easily participate and that will gener- p.m. Bring the whole family. Lunch menu includes: Chicken & Dressing Casserole, ate enthusiasm in your parish. For example, next year we may time mission collections Corn, Green Beans, Cranberry Salad, Roll & Drink - $5 per person; $3 for 10 and so that they coincide with the feast day of an appropriate saint. And don’t be afraid to under. Carry-outs available. All type of crafts: hand painted items, original wa- tweak the plan along the way. You can see by our calendar plan (below) that we intended tercolor paintings, ceramics, Christmas Decorations, Nativity Village, Gift Baskets, to raise money for school scholarships during the month of August and collect school Homemade Baked Items, etc. will be sold. Location will be in our Parish Hall, 520 supplies in September. However, when area stores began to market school supplies and Broadway (Parking Lot off of 116 S. 6th ST.), Paducah KY 42001. All proceeds families began shopping to prepare their own children for school, parishioners asked if from the bazaar will go to our Parish Hall Fund. they could donate school supplies for Mandeville. So the committee collapsed the mission collection drives for August and September, freeing the month of September for parish The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 11 Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center Fr. Carl Wise, C.PP.S., 76, Died July 21 Calendar of Events, October 2004-April 2005 January 7, 1928 – July 21, 2004 Fr. Carl A. Wise, C.PP.S., 76, died unexpectedly at October 2004 December 2004 3:47 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2004, at Community 1 Hospice of Owensboro 2 Advent Prayer and Reflection Hospital, Coldwater, FL,where he had been taken for 1-2 W o m e n ’ s R e t r e a t , G r a c e Day emergency treatment following an apparent heart attack. Fellowship 4 Mount Hope Reunion, Kentucky Fr. Wise had a long history of heart ailments. 1-2 University of Southern Indiana and Breast Cancer Survivors He was born on January 7, 1928, in Randolph, Ohio, MSJ11 Employee Christmas University of Evansville to Charles and Elva Wise. He entered the Missionaries 2 Girl Scouts Under the Big Top Party January 2005 of the Precious Blood in 1943 and was ordained on June 4-8 Spiritual Direction Institute 11, 1955, in Carthagena, OH. 7 Harvest Time, Prayer and Reflection 7-8 Music Program, Michael Bogdan Day 7-14 St. Meinrad Seminarian Retreat Fr. Wise spent most of his life as a priest in parish 9 Men’s Retreat, Century Christian 14-16 Retrouvaille ministry. His first assignment, in 1955, was to St. Jo- 17-21 Spiritual Direction Institute Church seph Church in Dayton as an assistant pastor. He taught 21-22 Women’s Retreat, Grace 9-10 Al-Anon brother candidates from 1960 to 1966 at the Society’s Fellowship 10-15 TOPS high school seminary, Brunnerdale, in Canton, OH, then 28-30 Ministry Formation Program returned to parish work in 1968 when he was assigned 15-17 Mount Hope Weekend, Kentucky February 2005 to be the assistant pastor of St. Anthony Church in Falls Breast Cancer Survivors 4-6 Catholic Engaged Encounter 16 Wedding Reception 11-13 Catholic Marriage Encounter Church, VA. 20 Retreat Day, Mount Saint Joseph 18-20 Charismatic Conference In 1974, he was appointed pastor of Precious Blood Fr. Carl Wise, C.PP.S. Employees 24-26 Basket Weavers Church in Fort Wayne, IN, then became chaplain of St. January 7, 1928 22-24 Catholic Engaged Encounter 26 Ministry Formation Program Joseph Convent and Academy in Columbia, PA, in 1978. – July 21, 2004 23 Wedding Reception March 2005 inHe Fort was Recovery,briefly pastor OH, of in 1980,Mary Help later of that Christians year accepting Church an appointment as pastor of St. 25-29 Priests Retreat 4-6 Catholic Engaged Encounter 29-31 Regional Cursillo Encounter 4-6 Confirmation, Immaculate Teresa Church in Rockford, OH, where he served until 1984. 30 Ministry Formation Program conception, La Grange In 1984 he became pastor of St. Joseph Church in Central City, KY. He was appointed November 2004 6 RCIA, Our Lady of Lourdes parochial vicar of Immaculate Conception Church in Celina, OH, in 1988. In 1989, he 2-4 Mount Saint Joseph Quilting Parish became pastor of Resurrection Church in Winter Garden, FL, where he remained until Friends 10-13 Men’s Cursillo his last assignment as pastor, to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Montezuma, OH, in 4 Gift Giving, Prayer and Reflection 10-13 Teens Encounter Christ 1992. Day 15-16 Spirituality of a Catechist Poor health forced him to retire to St. Charles Center in Carthagena, OH, in 1998, but 5-7 Teen Leadership Conference 17-20 Women’s Cursillo he continued to help with parish ministry in the area. He also operated a book bindery 8-10 Glenmary Priest Retreat April 2005 at St. Charles. 11 Watershed Watch 1-3 Catholic Engaged Encounter He is survived by two brothers and their wives, William and Mary Lou Wise, Hart- Journey Into Faith: The Spirituality 8-10 Christian Women’s Retreat 11-12 ville, OH, and John and Rita Wise, Atwater, OH; a brother, James Wise, Anchorage, of Thomas Merton 9 Enrichment Day, Catholic 12-14 Catholic Marriage Encounter Engaged Encounter District II AK; two sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Wise, Dayton, OH, and Joan Belmonte, Louisville, 19-21 Marian Retreat 10 Appreciation Dinner, Saints OH; a brother-in-law, Roy Strahler, Suffield, OH; and a number of nieces, nephews, 20 Confirmation, Immaculate Parish, Joseph and Paul Parish great-nieces, and great-nephews. 8th graders 11-15 Spiritual Direction Institute Two brothers, Ernest Wise and Joseph Wise; a sister, Pauline Wise Strahler; and a 16-17 Al-Anon sister-in-law, Jean Wise, are deceased. 22-24 Women’s Retreat Fr. Wise was a true pastor in word and in deed, said Linda Schulze, the parish business 29-1 Mount Hope Weekend, Kentucky manager at Our Lady of Guadalupe which Fr. Wise still considered his home. “He was Breast Cancer Survivors a wonderful person and a very giving man,” she said. “He loved to serve the people. I don’t think anyone realized how bad his health really was before he finally gave up his Center-sponsored programs in bold work at our parish.” letters are open to the public. For information about scheduling a program While at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Fr. Wise instituted many programs, including the or event for your organization, contact: parish’s twinning relationship with Precious Blood Missionaries in La Labor, Guate- Kathy McCarty, Facilities Director, mala. (270) 229-0200, ext. 413 or kmccarty@ Fr. Wise was an avid reader, golfer, and fisherman. He was active up to the time of maplemount.org. his death, according to his longtime friend, Fr. James McCabe, C.PP.S., having played cards on Sunday night, played nine holes of golf and fished until dark on Tuesday, and said Mass on Wednesday morning at Our Lady of Guadalupe. “The words of Simeon come to mind: ‘Now, Lord, you can dismiss your servant in peace,’” said Fr. McCabe. Jim Mattingly (Continued from page 6) “He will be missed.” A Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Charles Center on Saturday, July 24, 2004, My wife, Laura, has carried the familty as far as PTO and committees. She volunteers with the Rev. Kenneth Schroeder, C.PP.S., officiating, and Fr. Paul Wohlwend, C.PP.S., extensively in the Owensboro Catholic Schools. My job at Newton Parrish required as the homilist. significant after-hours work and meetings, and it would have been over the top on my Burial followed in the Community cemetery. part to sign up for a lot of extra duties in the Catholic schools.”

Catholic Schools have been closing in many places across the country, even in Daviess Bishop John McRaith commented about Jim Mattingly’s accepting the job as Catholic County recently. We asked Mr. Mattingly what would be his goal in that eventuality. He Schools Superintendent: “I am extremely happy to have the services of Jim Mattingly as said, “Even if a community has to close a Catholic School, I would not give up on there our Schools Superintendent. Jim has a long history in education, and he brings many being a Catholic school for that community. I would continue working to organize an gifts and commitment to good Catholic School education. We are confident that he will inter-parochial school for those families.” be of good service to the Diocese.” 12 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 The Rite Of Welcome And Rite Of Acceptance Will You Embrace The Cross? By Martha Keller, OSU OWENSBORO,Ky. - On Sunday, August 29, the Cathedral faith community gathered to celebrate the first public rite of Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. One catechumen, Rachel Simmons, and her parish sponsor, Patty Blair, were greeted at the entrance of the Cathedral by Pastor John Vaughan and the entire assembly turned to greet them. Rachel responded to the three questions: “What is your name? “ “ What do you ask of God?” “ What can this faith community do for you?” In this public rite a change of identity takes place. Rachel an inquirer, became a catechumen - one preparing for Baptism. She was welcomed by the Church and signed with the Cross of Christ to signify her new status as a disciple and member of the household of faith. Of great importance in this threshold rite is the physical space in which the ritual takes place. The movement from outside the church building to inside is symbolic of the spiritual change that is being effected. Through this rite our community celebrates the call to discipleship for the newcomer is being invited into a way of life that is patterned on the Gospel. Two prominent symbols define the rite—the CROSS with which the catechumen is embraced and signed by all the senses, and the WORD which is proclaimed, preached, and presented. Signing with the cross is an The St. Stephen parish community applauded ancient gesture of entry into the catechumenate that has persisted through after each person entering the church through the centuries in a shortened format as part of the ritual of Baptism. This day the RCIA introduced themselves and were wel- it appears in its fullest form, and the significance of being marked by the comed by the pastor and team. Lois Rutigliano Cross of Christ is expanded by the signing of all the senses. Following the photo Liturgy of the Word, the catechumen is dismissed. The weekly dismissal you?” shows that the formation in the WORD has begun. The assembly raises As they embraced the processional cross and their their hands in blessing and sends her forth weekly to undertake the work parish sponsor signed them with the cross, it was a of delving more deeply with a catechist into what the Scriptures proclaim reminder of their Baptism. They are called candidates and the presider has broken open in the homily. This signifies that the cat- for full communion with the Catholic Church. Their echuemnate period is an “in-between” time, that Rachel Simmons is now entrance into the Catholic Church will take place when a member of the “the household of Christ,” (RCIA 47) but she is not yet a each candidate has discerned along with their sponsor, full member who partakes of the Eucharist. initiation team, and entire faith community that they are ready and understand how to live out the Catholic tradi- Baptized Candidates: What’s the Difference tion and teachings. This journey is an individual journey At that same liturgy on Sunday, Aug. 29th, in the combined rite the bap- and their entrance into the Catholic Church is scheduled tized candidates who are seeking communion with the Catholic Church, individually and will most likely be celebrated outside the candidates do everything the unbaptized do, but they are distinguished of the Easter Vigil as the Rite of Christian Initiation of by the words that are used and by their physical placement. As our three Adults suggests. candidates for full communion, David Hemingway, Wendy Scheinbein and As we have heard over and over again, it takes an entire Hilary Thompson, were greeted again by our pastor and the assembly, they community to raise a child…and it takes an entire faith respond to three questions: “What is your name?” “What more do you community to form and welcome new members. May seek in living your Baptism?” and “ How can this faith community assist each parish family become a community that invites, forms, welcomes and celebrate discipleship and faith- Holding the Cross: Hilary Thompson and Parish spon- sor, Karen Beavers indicate they are willing to take up Jesus’ Cross and follow Him. Lois Rutigliano photo Fr. John Vaughan blessed a sacramental for Rachel Sim- mons, catechumen, during a reception after Mass August 29 at St. Stephen Cathedral. The parish was celebrating the Rite of Acceptance for catechumens and the Rite of Welcoming for candidates. Wendy Scheinbein answers the question, “What do you Beside Rachel is her spon- want from the Church?” as her sponsor Janey Hartz and sor Patti Blair, with Patti’s Sr. Martha Keller listen. Wendy asked for prayer and husband Dean Blair. Lois entry intothe Church. Lois Rutigliano photo Rutigliano photo Unusual Visitor Attends Charlie’s Baptism at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 13 By Lois Rutigliano OWENSBORO,Ky. - The Rite of Baptism for infants and children is somewhat different from that of adults, since the emphasis today is not so much concerned about baptism on the infant’s soul as it is with the parent’s practice of their faith. However, this was a unique baptism because of those in attendance. On Sunday, August 15, 2004, Fr. John Meredith, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, baptized the infant daughter of Norman and Katina Hayden, parishioners at the parish. After Fr. John greeted the family at the door of the church and they were welcomed by the Christian community, Charlie, so named by her big sister Jolee, was signed by trac- ing the cross on her forehead by Fr. John and other family members. Family, friends, and godparents, then proceeded to the baptismal font for the baptism. It was a joyous occasion and everyone tried to keep their composure, as Jolee jumped up and down the steps and practiced her gymnastics in an effort to get a bit of attention, when suddenly one of God’s four legged creatures arrived on the scene and decided to

Above, the Norman and Katina Hayden family posed in Our Lady of Lourdes Church after the Baptism of their daughter,Charlie. Miss Kitty joined the family’s celebration. Lois Rutigliano photo At left, Norm and Katina Hayden fam- pose with the group for a family portrait. ily , Jolee and baby Charley respond After the photo session, Miss Kitty calmly headed to Fr. John Meredith’s question, for the open door. When last seen, Miss Kitty was “What do you ask from the church headed for the reception at the parish hall. Wonder if for your child?” “Baptism,” they she was looking for the church mouse that Fr. John said. Lois Rutigliano photo keeps complaining about so she could take it to dinner Parents and Teachers Group Welcomes Families To Holy Name Elementary

Holy Name School welcomed its new families by hosting a dinner at the school early in the year. Parents and students had the op- portunity to get acquainted with one another and with the school’s staff. At left, Megan Durham, Holy Name PTO Vice President, helps new pre-school student Reid Reusch with his dinner. Above, Jason and Becky Durham pose with Jonas Durham, a new kindergarten 14 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October , 2004 Congratulations To the Sophia Award Winners 2004 Blessed Mother – Owensboro - Joseph S. (Johnny) Payne Blessed Sacrament- Owensboro - TIE - Shelby Webster and Frances L. Johnson Christ The King – Madisonville Eddie & Rae Ballard Christ the King – Scottsville John and Dell Hall Holy Name of Jesus – Henderson Dotty Liles Holy Spirit – Bowling Green Richard & Cindy Gensler The Immaculate – Owensboro Joseph Cilia Immaculate Conception – Hawesville Francis Hagman & Diddy Precious Blood – Owensboro Donna M. Stuerzenberger Rosary Chapel – Paducah Mattie J. Walker Sacred Heart – Hickman - TIE - Sr. Joan Walz, OSU, and Sr. Mary Ag- nes VonderHaar Sacred Heart – Waverly - TIE - Roy & Carolyn Rowley and Fran- cis & Mary Crowdus St. Agnes – Uniontown Pat & Peggy Thomas St. Alphonsus – St. Joseph Francis & Thomasine Clouse St. Ambrose – Henshaw Gary & Rosemary Snyder St. Ann - Morganfield Jim Smith The Hardinsburg Knights of Columbus Council 2499 bar-b-que chickens as one of their St. Anthony – Brown’s Valley Chalmus & Mary Agnes monthly fund raising events. Several hundred chickens are cooked starting at 4am and Henderson are then sold after Sunday masses at St. Romuald, St.Mary of the Woods, and St. Anthony St. Anthony of Padua – Grand Rivers Tom Fusco Catholic Churches. Proceeds from sales go to various Knights of Columbus charities, both St. Charles – Bardwell Clifton Hayden nationally and in Breckinridge County. Photo submitted by William Long St. Columba – Lewisport Frank S. & Dorothy M. Pooser DeColores St. Denis – Fancy Farm Elizabeth Kunkle October is here and the Region IV Encounter at Mount St. Joseph is just around the corner. Yes we are host- St. Edward – Fulton Bill and Jean Fenwick ing the Region IV Encounter October 29-31, 2004. Please mark that date on your calendar; we would love St. Elizabeth – Curdsville Joe & Dora McCarty for you to join us at the Mount. Region IV consists of the Cursillo Centers of Little Rock (AK); Evansville, St. Francis Borgia – Sturgis Paul & Bernadette Farr Central Indiana and Mt. St. Francis (IN); Covington, Louisville, Lexington, and Owensboro (KY); Memphis, St. Francis deSales – Paducah Martha Wurth O’Neill Knoxville and Nashville (TN); Belleville (IL); St. Louis and Springfield/Cape Girardeau (MO) and Cincinnati, Sts. Joseph & Paul – Owensboro Rita Fahrendorf (OH). St. John the Baptist – Fordsville Maggie & J. C. Edge If your would like to join us at the Mount for the conference but can not be there Friday and Sunday feel St. Joseph – Mayfield Lou Ella Pierceall free to join us for all day on Saturday. Below is the schedule for the weekend. If you are not able to join us St. Jude – Clinton John & Jeane Cromika for the day Saturday, please feel free to join us for the Living Rosary Saturday at 6:15 PM at the St. Joseph’s St. Lawrence – St. Lawrence Victor & Lois Johnson Memorial walk. Then at 7:00 PM in the Gym we will have an Ultreya. After the Ultreya, we will be playing St. Leo – Murray Claire M. Resig Cursillo Jeopardy during the social. St. Mark – Eddyville Marilyn Reibel Since this is the 45th anniversary of the Cursillo in our Diocese, it would be lovely to see the seasoned Cur- St. Martin – Rome Otho and Mary Durbin sillistas, those who made their weekend 45, 35,25, 15, 5, 1 year ago, or anything in between. Ultreya, Hope to St. Mary of the Fields– LaCenter Floyd & Fran Roderfeld see you in October. FRIDAY: 05:00 pm -Supper St. Mary Magdalene – Sorgho Elizabeth (Libby) Medley 6:15 pm -Living Rosary St. Mary of the Woods – Whitesville - TIE - Lindsey Russelburg 04:00 pm -Registration 06:00 pm -Refreshments 07:00 pm—Ultreya and Dorothy Barnard 08:00 pm- Social Time/ Cursillo Jeopardy St. Mary of the Woods – Franklin Marguerite Apschnikat 07:15 pm -Gathering Song 07:30 pm -Welcome SUNDAY: St. Paul – Princeton Catherine Zaleski 7:00-8:00 am-Breakfast Sts. Peter & Paul - Hopkinsville Theresa Stites 07:45 pm -Introductions 08:00 pm -Spiritual Keynote Address 08:30 am-Morning Prayer St. Peter of Antioch – Waverly Joe & Juanita Hagan 8:45 am-Next Fall Encounter St. Pius X – Owensboro Mary Mattingly 09:00 pm -Evening Prayer 10:00 pm -Quiet Time/Retire 9:00 am—Closing Remarks, Thank You(s) St. Romuald – Hardinsburg Anna Muriel Hines 9:30 am-Pack Up St. Sebastian – Calhoun Jerry & Earlene Abney SATURDAY: 7:00-8:00 am- Breakfast 10:30 am-Celebration of Eucharist (with Bishop John J St. Stephen Cathedral – Owensboro Hugh & Margaret Mills McRaith) St. Thomas More – Paducah Audrey McKeown 08:30 am- Morning Prayer 08:45 am 1st Presentation & Discussion 12:00 noon-Farewell St. William – Knottsville Sam & Mary Frances The Encounter promises to be an excellent time to make contact Fulkerson & Sharing Time 10:15 am- Celebration of Eucharist with others living the Cursillo method. If you can make it either 12:00-1:00pm -Serving Lunch for the whole weekend or just all of Saturday please contact any Secretariat member for the Registration form. Remember we 01:00 pm- Personal Contact Time th 03:00 pm- 2nd Presentation need the registration in by October 15 so we can make the final 04:00 pm- Sharing Time, then Break plans. Catholic Cemeteries Plans New Mausoleum Complex The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 15 With the completion of a 720-crypt chapel/mausoleum complex that began in 1976, the Catholic Cemeter- ies Office has announced the planning and development of a new 2,016-crypt chapel/mausoleum complex to be completed over an extended period of time as needed. According to Arthur Hodde, Director of In- terparaochial Cemeteries of Owensboro, the complex will be constructed in phases of one mausoleum at a time, each containing 144 crypts. A new chapel, used for committal services, will be constructed upon the completion of the second mausoleum. Hodde stated he expected that phase to be completed in three years. With the completion of the new Resurrection Chapel, the cemetery will once again have inside crypts available for sale. Forty-eight (48) single crypts and forty-eight Photo of Master Plan - Rita Kamuf Jacobs (48) double crypts will be constructed in a secured heated/aired chapel.. Working with Granit-Bronz of Cold As in the past, the cemeteries office offers time payment plans Spring, Minn, Rusher Construction Co of Owensboro, on the purchases of crypts, graves, and other cemetery services and and landscape design by Rita Kamuf Jacobs, ASLA of merchandise. Appointments can be made by calling 926-8097, or Owensboro, Hodde expects continued development of visiting the cemeteries office at Resurrection Cemetery. additional mausoleums every three to four years. The Board of Directors of the Owensboro Catholic Cemeteries The Cemeteries Office also announced the recent recently appointed Fr. Brian Roby, Pastor of Sts. Joe and Paul, as completion and opening of a new 1.86-acre section a new board member. Other board members are Fr. John Vaughan, that will allow for both upright and lawn level monu- Pastor of St Stephen Cathedral, Marge Slack, Frank Schadler, and Arthur Hodde. ments. Although Resurrection Cemetery was designed Photo of future whole complex of Mau- as basically a memorial park cemetery, requests for the soleum’s Graphic Design by Jeremy C development of upright monument lots encouraged the Johnston Design Co. LLC design of a new section for that purpose. Glenmary Sisters Hosting Second Annual PumpkinFest October 7-9 OWENSBORO,Ky. - The Glenmary Sisters are sponsoring the 2nd Annual PumpkinFest on October 7-9, 2004 at an Owensboro site, which includes the Sportscenter, Armory, Hickman Avenue, and Moreland Park. The event will include carnival rides and games, activities, Third Annual Scrapheap Challenge, a pumpkin patch, Chinese Auction, and food booths of all varieties. On Saturday, there will be a blood drive from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Donors must be 17 years of age and all participants will receive a T-shirt. The Owensboro police department will also be at the PumpkinFest from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM displaying the Dare car and offering a free Child IDENT service to promote safety. The National Guard will be there throughout the event. They will have a rock-climb- ing wall on Thursday, Oct. 7th, and a Humvee will be on display every day. Food booths will be open from 4:00 PM - 10:00 on October 7th and 8th, and from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM on October 9th. This will be an excellent opportunity to raise money for your club or orga- nization. We are aware that there are many different organizations and groups that may operate out of the same church, school or other facility and each is welcome to lease their own booth space. The goal is to work together with all non-profits, clubs, and Sister Sharon Miller with the Carpenter’s Crew going through the course of the Scrapheap organization that are in need of fund-raising opportunities and to Challenge at PumpkinFest 2003. Glenmary Sisters photo make it a fun, family event for the whole community. The 3rd Annual Scrapheap Challenge is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 8th (youth divisions) and Saturday, October 9th (high school through adult). The Scrapheap Challenge is held during the annual PumpkinFest at Moreland Park. Each division is given a task to complete along with the materials and scraps with which to build it. The teams must bring their own tools (suggested tools list provided with entry packet). Teams DO NOT know what they will build until they arrive and sign-in on the day of competition. Teams are composed of up to four members each with the addition of an adult sponsor for the youth divisions. The sponsor can offer advice but cannot physically help the team create their entry. The contest is divided into three categories: 3-5 grades, 6-8 grades, and high school through adults). Winning teams take possession of the traveling trophy for their division, which they can keep until preparations are made for the next Scrapheap Challenge. The winning team from last year’s adult chal- lenge was The Carpenter’s Crew - team members included Glenmary Sister Sharon Miller, Youth Director 2003 Pumpkin sales were brisk at the National Guard Armory. Glenmary Sisters Photo 16 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 posing the harm that abortion has done to our society in general and to women in particular. In doing so, we might ask which of A Call to Effective Action:When these three tools of argumentation would be most effective in reaching our culture today. Being Right is Not Enough We begin by asking the simple question, “Can arguments drawn Editor’s Note: The USCCB Respect Life Program begins anew from our comfort zones of reason and morality accomplish the each year on Respect Life Sunday, task?” In a society in which moral standards are dismissed as a the first Sunday in October. The matter of personal opinion, defending human life based on the program is highlighted in liturgies fifth commandment’s proscription “Thou shall not kill” is not and marked by special events. The likely to change many minds. In a civilization in which objec- USCCB Secretariat for Pro-Life tive truth is considered to be unattainable or merely subjective, Activities publishes a program how much credence would an exclusively rational argument be packet each year to call attention to given? In a culture in which only “feelings” are widely accepted numerous human life issues. Each as real or valid, an argument based exclusively on what is “right contains information on current is- and reasonable” is unlikely to be persuasive. sues, program suggestions, liturgy Today’s advertisers know how to appeal to the public. They’ve resources, and clip art. It may also discovered that the key to prying open the closed American mind contain prayers for daily recita- – whether using print, billboards or television spots – is through an tion and parish bulletin briefs. emotional appeal to personal (therefore, irrefutable) experience. Published in booklet format from The ratings popularity of “reality TV” shows and Oprah-style talk Tens of thousands of dedi- 1972 through 1992 and in “user- shows over more objective news or issue oriented programs bears cated volunteers, like Mary friendly” packet form since 1993, out this approach. It stands to reason that if “truth” is subjective C. Agee, founder of The these materials are especially help- or no longer attainable and what is “good” is just a matter of Nurturing Network, have ful for priests, parish groups, and October Is Respect Life Month. The “choice,” it seems a dreadful waste of time to think seriously helped women make the other organizations. The article call to honor the image of God in about such disquieting topics as whether abortion ends a human choice for life. The Respect here in Spanish and English is one every human being, from concep- life. Life Program begins anew of a series of articles of the U.S. tion to natural death, places special A Change in Emphasis: Engaging Our Audience Where Sunday, October 3, 2004. Bishops’ 2004-2005 Respect Life duties on families, the medical com- They Are — Not Where We Want Them to Be Program. It describes a practical means to be “for life,” and do munity and public officials. Sunday, I am not suggesting the need to compromise or contradict the something about helping others be for life, too. October 3, 2004 marks the start of solid moral and rational underpinnings of our defense of all hu- By Mary Cunningham Agee the Respect Life Program. man life. I am, however, recommending a significant change in At this pivotal time in our nation’s history, many of us are strug- emphasis. I suggest that we more authentically imitate Christ by ofgling life. with Even the if question recent legislative of how to victories more effectively and polling promote data suggest a culture we are doing enough, not forgetting whom we are trying to reach. Specifically, I am calling for a more creative it’s clear we fall far short of the “civilization of love” and “culture of life” about which approach to the selection of voices, and the choice of words, to speak our truth. I am Pope John Paul II speaks and writes so eloquently. Why have we fallen short? The answer asking that we choose words and spokespersons who are more likely to be heard. is both painfully simple and frighteningly complex. It may have more to do with our As good communicators with a message that desperately needs to be heard, we have no failure to communicate effectively than with the clever strategies of those who support choice but to engage our audience where they are. We must reach the minds and hearts the culture of death. of the American people. We must be willing to depart from the safe, familiar ground of The Imitation of Christ: Heeding the Counsel of a Practical Idealist our own beliefs, values and vocabulary. It is time to venture forth “into the deep” by Let’s begin by evaluating both our manner and methods of communication against the translating our message into the words and vignettes that will better address the real touchstone of the greatest communicator, teacher and healer of all time. Christ taught us and legitimate needs of today’s “least of these,” that audience whom we are “called by to speak with our actions as well as our words. He taught us to show empathy, respect name” to reach. and love for our audience by adapting our message to their unique needs and circum- Knowing and Loving our Audience: Reaching the “Least of These” stances. Knowing and loving our audience as any Christ-like communicator is called to do, In each of His parables, He showed us how to engage an audience where they are – not let’s examine whether we have chosen the right people to share our message. In a culture where we would prefer for them to be. When He spoke to an audience of farmers, He in which women often have been abused by men through coerced abortion, divorce and addressed them on their terms. He spoke of tilling the soil and pruning dead branches. desertion, would one generally expect men to be effective in demanding that a woman When he spoke to shepherds, He spoke of leading a flock to safety and the joy of finding place the needs of an unborn child ahead of her own? one lost sheep. In essence, He loved His audience enough to translate His eternal truths A new voice is called for, just as different words are needed. We should focus more into the familiar language of their own life circumstances. on presenting moving personal testimonies from real women who have confronted the Notably, He bore witness to the truth through His actions and almost always to one, painful consequences of living in a culture of death. By allowing their anguished voices uniquely blessed, soul at a time. For every miraculous incident where Jesus fed the to be heard, the falsehoods lurking behind the “choice” rhetoric can be exposed. By masses with a few loaves and fish, there are far more instances where He healed a certain permitting their tears to be seen and their broken hearts exposed, it will become obvi- leper, cured a chosen blind man, and forgave the sins of a specific sinner. He repeatedly ous that women do “deserve better” than abortion. By shining the light of truth on their expressed His love through concrete, tangible actions. He refused to keep a safe distance moving, real-life testimonies it will be clear that abortion stops one beating heart and from His subject whether in word or action. Instead, He reached out and touched one breaks another’s, too. broken hurting person at a time. How could we apply this suggested change in communication strategy? We could Translating Christ’s Witness to Our Audience Today invite a female obstetrician/gynecologist, rather than a male professor of ethics to pres- Students of debate are taught the three basic ways to defeat an opponent: First, appeal ent the medical and scientific facts showing why life begins at conception. To present to their reason. By assembling the most compelling rational arguments, an opponent the case that abortion is a morally reprehensible form of child abuse, we could profile a accedes to the supremacy of logic. Second, appeal to their morality. By presenting the young mother who has survived a crisis pregnancy rather than a male criminologist. To most unassailable ethical principles, an opponent concedes to the superiority of a moral address the reality of post-abortion stress, we could highlight the personal experience imperative. Third, appeal to their emotions. By sharing moving personal experiences, of a working woman who suffered physically and emotionally from her abortion, rather an opponent succumbs to the pre-eminence of feelings of compassion (love) or anger than inviting a male pro-life activist to speak. (justice). In essence, we must remember that it is the mother in crisis–not the unborn child, no Let’s consider how these fundamental rules of debate might apply to our task of ex- matter how infinitely valuable his or her life truly is–whoContinued has the on power page and17 responsi- A Call to Effective Action (Continued from page 16) The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 17 Mary Cunningham Agee is the Founder and President of the Nurturing Network, a bility to make a life and death decision. We cannot afford to overlook the fact that it is nationwide charitable organization comprised of over 40,000 resource members who the mother who is being asked to accept the economic hardship, social embarrassment, have provided for the urgent and practical needs of over 16,000 women with unplanned and physical sacrifice of her unplanned pregnancy. It is the mother in crisis, far more pregnancies. Mrs. Agee has twice been voted by World Almanac as one of “The 25 Most than anyone else, who must hear compassionate words and credible offers of assistance Influential Women in America.” Mrs. Agee is a member of both the Order of Malta and if she is to persevere on the lonely path of protecting the life of her unborn child. the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. She is a devoted wife and mother of two children. The Nurturing Network: Compassion in Action Program Models This awareness is what caused my professional life to take a sudden detour two de- Form a TNN “Cluster” of Local Resources cades ago from the comfort and grandeur of an executive suite in midtown Manhattan A TNN Cluster is an active group of local volunteers in a given geographic area who to the far more modest office of a founder and managing director of an international offer the practical support most often requested by a mother experiencing an unplanned charity. While it initially took the personal anguish of a mid-trimester miscarriage for pregnancy. A chairperson (or Cluster Coordinator) communicates this information to me to grasp the horror of prenatal death, it has taken the daily, life-saving activity of Nurturing Network’s headquarters where it is maintained in a nationwide database. the Nurturing Network to teach me the primary importance of translating my reverence Often this “founding” group is the Respect Life Committee at a particular parish or a for all human life into concrete, Christ-like action. group of 2-3 motivated friends. A multitude of print and video resources are available I cannot recount all that this apostolate has come to mean to me, but when I call to at no charge to support this vitally important volunteer development process. Emphasis mind and heart the 16,000 innocent children whose physical lives have been saved and is placed on developing an outreach to local college and university campuses. Anyone the equal number of courageous mothers whose emotional and spiritual lives have been needing support may call toll free, 1-800-TNN-4MOM, or request help online at www. nourished, I cannot imagine a more enduring or more meaningful way to help “build a nurturingnetwork.org. culture of life.” Here is how you can participate as a member of a TNN Cluster: It simply is not enough for any Christian to say that we are “for life” unless we are • Encourage your friends, colleagues, fellow parishioners, family members and other willing to provide the practical means to support it. This is not a catchy slogan, but a associates to support TNN’s program of practical compassion by offering employment heartfelt conviction that is lived out every day in the courageous, sacrificial actions of or educational opportunities, medical services, a Nurturing Home, professional coun- our 40,000 Nurturing Network volunteer members worldwide. seling An example of Compassion in Action or a financial contribution. Let me offer a concrete example of the living miracles we see each and every day at • Offer one of these essential practical resources yourself. the Nurturing Network. Our clients give new meaning to the maternal version of being • Provide an introduction to a local CPC so that collaboration is more effective. a “profile in courage” and our Nurturing Network members bear witness to Christ’s call • Facilitate the distribution of TNN client pamphlets at a university Student Health to practical compassion. Center or local Woman’s Clinic and encourage counseling that consistently includes Janice was a second year college student who had always done everything right. One Nurturing Network as a resource for women with unplanned pregnancies. night at a fraternity party, she made a poor decision never thinking a crisis pregnancy • Provide an introduction to college administrators, students or faculty members at your could possibly happen to her. When she shared her situation with her family, they panicked own Alma Mater or at a nearby college. and threatened to cut her off from any economic support unless she would “get rid of • Encourage Resident Assistants and other student leaders to provide Nurturing Network her problem.” When she refused, they withdrew all emotional and practical support. information to students in their respective living groups. Like many of our clients, she became depressed and suicidal. First she scheduled an • Consider how Planned Giving in the form of property, investments or a portion of abortion appointment and then phoned the Nurturing Network. By offering her com- an estate as a living legacy could make the difference of a lifetime for many deserving passionate counseling, a loving family with whom she could live until her own parents mothers. could heal, a caring doctor to deliver her child at no charge to her, and financial support • Continue to pray for TNN’s staff, volunteer members and all mothers in crisis who so she could remain in nursing school, Janice was able to persevere in protecting the are in need of our life-saving support. life of her unborn child. Through the daily support of our staff and resource members, Pennies for Life she found the inner strength to continue her unplanned pregnancy and graduate from Ask your pastor’s permission to keep a clear plastic 5-gallon barrel in the church nursing school near the top of her class. She is now the happy mother of a healthy little vestibule labeled “Pennies for Life.” Through bulletin inserts and an initial pulpit an- girl, has reconciled with her parents, and is engaged to a young man who is devoted to nouncement, invite parishioners, especially children, to drop pennies in the barrel every her for her living example of courage and love. week. (Larger contributions also welcome!) All donations should be given to your local This example reminds me once again that in all of my twenty years of counseling pregnancy resource center or parish “Gabriel Project,” for example. One or two members literally thousands of women like Janice, I have not received a single call on our toll free of the parish Respect Life Committee can share the responsibility for regularly collecting life-line asking to debate the morality of abortion. Nor have I heard any woman request the donations, rolling change, and obtaining a certified check from a bank payable to a recap of the most compelling rational arguments for continuing a crisis pregnancy. the charitable recipient. Thank contributors often through notices placed on or near the Instead, I have heard a cry for empathy manifested by an offer of real and tangible barrel or in the Sunday bulletin which state the running total of contributions. Note: If resources, the kind that will empower her to answer the call of her maternal heart and security is a problem, consider leaving the barrel in the vestibule only during weekend choose life for her unborn child. Mass times. Conclusion Resources I need only to reflect upon the contemporary “Mary Magdalenes” whom I have had Nurturing Network (TNN) Print and Video Resources the joy of serving since founding the Nurturing Network two decades ago to say with All resources are available at no charge by sending an email to tnn@nurturingnetwork. conviction that the binding of deep wounds and the healing of broken hearts is an in- org or by calling the Development office at 509-493-4026. tensely intimate and essentially practical experience. The simple but profound truth is • TNN’s General Information Packet – Information pieces that fully illustrate TNN’s that there is no efficient or effective substitute for the private, personal, time-intensive comprehensive program of compassionate and practical life-affirming service. conversations that translate beyond words into the most life-saving message of all, “You • TNN’s College Information Packet – Information pieces with special emphasis on are a beloved child of God. No matter what mistake you may have made or sin you may meeting the unique needs of college women. have committed, you are infinitely valuable and precious in God’s sight.” • TNN’s Clustering Packet – Guidelines, camera-ready media material, inspiring stories These are the healing words that will help build a genuine and lasting culture of life. and motivational aides for sharing TNN’s mission with potential resource members. They ring true and find their way home in every wounded human heart. And when enough • 12 x 18 Poster for colleges, parishes and CPC’s directed at reaching college or work- voices like ours proclaim this truth with genuine compassion and unwavering courage, ing women in need of support and practical resources. Christ’s love will become the leaven in the bread of new life that will, indeed, “renew • Inspirational Video appropriate for use in small groups, workshops or conference the face of the earth.” Continued on page 18 18 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 Youth Ministry News From Melinda Prunty, Director of the Diocesan Office of Youth Ministry Our Diocesan Middle and High School Rallies— Parents and Parish Leaders, we’ve had these dates floating around for two years; I pray you have your calendars marked and are planning on encouraging the youth from your parish(es) to attend. We are having both of them at Christ the King in Madisonville this year for the first time. This will be more centrally located for everyone in the diocese and will hopefully enable more folks to attend. Registration forms have been mailed out to Youth Ministry contacts in parishes and at the DRE/Youth Ministry meetings. If you have any questions, feel free to contact either Donna Mills or Melinda Prunty at [email protected] or melinda. [email protected] or call us at 270.683.1545. MIDDLE SCHOOL RALLY Friday, November 12, 2004 HIGH SCHOOL RALLY 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2004 Pizza will be served. 9:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Cost per person: TBD Cost per person: TBD SAL SOLO, a Catholic musician Lunch and speaker, will be was provided; the lead dinner singer is of on eighties your rock band, Classix Nouveaux. Today Sal sings a different tune. In an age of videos, computer graphics and mega technology, Sal has devised a unique multimedia pre- sentation. “His motivation does not come from success, money or fame. Having been there, Solo has no desire to become a Christian rock star. He stands alone in the darkness so that all the glory of his songs should be directed to God.” To be clear that his priority is to promote Jesus Christ rather than Sal Solo, he has brought together th a group of people in a not-for-profit ministry speaking the language of the 21st Century 2004-2005 TIP Qualifiers (7 Graders) called ACTS Evangelism & Worship. His aim is to use all artistic, creative and tech- nological means, inspired by the Holy Spirit, to evangelize and lead people to worship from Holy Name School God. Front Row, left to right: Stephanie Seventeen Holy Name School seventh- Check Sal out at www.SalSolo.com Gibson, Amanda Nally, Cassie Ben- graders have qualified for Duke Univer- son, Lauren Owens, Corinne Casino, sity’s Talent Identification Program (TIP) Joseph Massoth; Middle Row, left by scoring at or above the 95th National World Youth Day 2005 Cologne, Germany to right: Eric Shoemaker, Joseph Percentile on specific subtests of their CAT6 We have contracted with Best Catholic Pilgrimages to arrange a diocesan delegation Payne, Laurel Humbert, Pooja Pa- tests. Through the TIP program, these stu- for WYD 2005 in Cologne, Germany. There will be a pre-trip to Poland visiting Wado- tel, Rachel Scott; Back Row, left to dents have been offered the opportunity to wice (Pope John Paul II’s birthplace and childhood home) and Auschwitz (the Polish right: Alex Spiller, Dylan Peters, John take either the SAT or the ACT as seventh concentration camp http://remember.org/educate/intro.html) as well as other points of Shelman, Josh Fowler, Zach Gallo- graders. In addition, they may receive interest. The approximate cost at this time is: $3,000.00 plus WYD fees, air tax, gra- way. Not pictured: Chase Critser tuities, diocesan items, and spending money. educational journals and academic camp Costs that are fixed: $1,450.00 land travel costs guides, as well as recognition for their Costs that are flexible: $1,240.00 approx. airfare outstanding performance. Other costs:WYD fees, air tax, travel insurance, gratuities and spending money Dates of travel: Aug. 10-22, 2005 A Call to Effective Action (Continued from page 17) We must book a minimum of 40 to secure the prices. We currently have 20 who have paid their $100 deposit to secure their spot. Please let your youth who would be eligible display settings. (they must be 16 prior to the trip or by Aug. 10, 2005) and young adults in your parishes • In-depth Training Videos on Cluster and College Development. aware that we are arranging this trip. If they are interested, have them give Donna Mills Additional Print Resources: or Melinda Prunty a call at 270.683.1545. The Gospel of Life, Pope John Paul II. USCCB, Wash.,D.C. 1995 ($9.95) Healing the Culture, Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., Ignatius Press, San Francisco, 2000. Study Suggests Link Between TV Life Insight, (Newsletter), Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, Wash., D.C., (no charge.) Content and Teen Sex Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics. Statement of the Teens who watch a lot of television with sexual content are twice as likely to engage U.S. Catholic Bishops. USCCB. Wash., D.C., 1998 ($3.50) in intercourse as those who watch few such programs, according to the results of a study The Right Choice, (Video), Pro-Life Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, Wash., D.C. published in the journal Pediatrics. “The impact of television viewing is so large that even ($12.95) a moderate shift in the sexual content of adolescent TV watching could have a substantial The Truth of Catholicism, George Weigel, HarperCollins, New York, 2001. effect on their sexual behavior,” said Rebecca Collins, a Rand Corp. psychologist who Will I Cry Tomorrow, Susan M. Stanford-Rue, Ph.D., Fleming H. Revell Co., headed the study. The 12‑year‑olds who watched a lot of sexual content behaved like 1990. the 14‑ or 15‑year‑olds who watched the least amount, she said: “The advancement in Internet Resources - www.nurturingnetwork.org; www.womendeservebetter.org ; sexual behavior we saw among kids who watched a lot of sexual television was strik- www.usccb.org/prolife;www.colfi.org;www.ncfa-usa.org; www.hopeafterabortion. ing.” The study found that youths who watched large amounts of programming with org; www.afterabortion.org; www.heartbeatinternational.org; www.family.org; www. sexual content were also more likely to initiate sexual activities short of intercourse. The rachelsvineyard.org; www.pregnancycenters.org; www.priestsforlife.org; www.hu- survey did not break down the amount of sexual exposure in terms of hours per week manlifeinternational.org ; www.frc.org or percentages of material viewed, Collins said. Copyright © 2004, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved. Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities United States Conference of The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 19 The spirituality of being a catechist March 15-16, 2004

This workshop, directed by author and faith leader Bill Huebsch, is designed for those working in elementary, junior high, high school, youth and young adult ministry, RCIA, or any other level of adult catechesis. It is sponsored by Harcourt Religion Publishers, for which Huebsch is a senior advisor on whole community catechesis. Bill Huebsch’s many books include Handbook for Success in Whole Community Catechesis and A New Look at Grace: A B i l l Spirituality of Wholeness, which was named in U.S. Catholic among the top seven most influential books on spirituality for today’s world. Bill has worked in both diocesan and parish education programs since 1975. He works with groups from all around the nation and the world. For a brochure and/or further information about this workshop, contact Kathy St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho, parish Youth Minister Amy Fogle, at left, McCarty at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center. Phone: (270) with Fr. Richard Powers and five youth who will make the trip to WYD 229-0200, ext. 413, or e-mail: [email protected]. 2005 in Germany.

PRAYER AND REFLECTION DAYS World Youth Day 2005: WITH MSGR. BERNARD POWERS “Cologne, Germany Bound” In August 2005, students from the Diocese of Owensboro will be attending the World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany. Some of our students from Saint Thursday, October 7 — Harvest Time Review Mary Magdalene Parisih in Sorgho, Ky. and surrounding parishes are among The seasons are changing. With harvest time there is an the list that will be attending. To help with their expenses, the Parish Family awareness of fruits and the fruitfulness of our planting of SMM will be hosting a gigantic “Fundraising Rummage Sale” on October our work. So in the spiritual life, there is a time for an 29 & 30! Food will be available. awareness of fruits. Where have we been blessed? What With fall cleaning just around the corner, you may want to donate your has been fruitful? Where is there the need for attention, unwanted treasures to this worthy cause. Nothing will be considered too big conversion, gratitude, concern? Mount Saint Joseph or too small; we will accept almost anything! Even money will be classed offers a great setting for evaluating your harvest. always a plus! For more information, call Mary Jane Alexander 771-4727, Thursday, November 4 — Gift Giving Martha Kauffeld 771-5525, Mary Ann Knott 771-4513, Dottie Elder 771-4168, In our traditions there is the practice of gift giving. We find occasions for this Terry Knott 771-4741, or Nancy Haire 771-0870. Where there’s a need, our practice: anniversaries, birthdays, special occasions, Christmas. As with all tra- students stand ready and willing to help out. ditions, there is a need to look at the motives behind our actions. Naming our motives tells us something about our inner self and our relationship with God. Come and join us as we share this tradition of “gift giving.” Thursday, December 2 — Advent The church makes us aware that we are pilgrims on a faith journey through life. We are a pilgrim people. There is the leaving and the arriving. There is the coming Pope says bishops must lead holy and the going. There is ongoing conversion. We never stand still in life. Today we lives to benefit selves, faithful take time to examine our lives, clarify our vision, become attentive to needs for CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) — Bishops must live holy lives to benefit change and conversion. Today we pause to see where we are going and to make themselves and the faithful they lead, said Pope John Paul II. Living holiness in one’s an adjustment of our course into the mystery of Christ. personal life “will always flow beyond to benefit the faithful,” and it will contribute Schedule to the “moral authority” necessary to lead “an effective ministry,” he said. The pope Registration: 9:30 a.m. + Lunch: 12 noon + Mass: 2:15 p.m. + Closing: gave his message Sept. 17 to 130 recently appointed bishops who came to Rome 3 p.m. for a meeting organized by the Vatican’s congregations for Bishops and for Eastern Churches. A bishop’s ministry “calls for paying witness to a holy life,” he said, and For more information, contact Kathy McCarty, (270) 229-0200 ext. 413 or kmccarty@ “the Spirit of God, which has sanctified you ... awaits your generous daily response.” maplemount.org. “In order to confirm what we teach, the witness of our life is necessary,” he added. The pope also called on bishops to “keep watch over the celebration of the sacra- ments and over worship in general,” making sure the faithful experienced “a dignified celebration in which nothing is left to improvisation or chance.” 20 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 Internet Services Grant Program to Help Rural and Minority Public Radio Stations With three‑quarters of the population going online for news and information, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced Sept. 2 that it will make available $3 million in “Internet Service Acquisition Grants” to help rural and minority public radio stations enhance their listener and community service via the Web. CPB will invest $1 million per year over the next three years in the grant program. Approximately 200 grantees with rural and/or minority status are eligible for $5,000 per year for the next three years. Under the terms of the grant program, eligible stations could receive a maximum of $15,000. The grants may be used to underwrite the cost of acquiring web services and content. Stations may not use these funds to pay for station staff or for other expenses incurred in setting up a single, stand‑alone station web site. CPB will determine eligibility and notify grantees. No application is necessary. [See: Corporation for Public Broadcasting, http://www.cpb.org/programs/pr.php?prn=372]

Senator Jim Bunning presents Lourdes Foundation’s $500,000 federal grant to President & CEO Dr. Bill Wheeler. Lourdes Photo Lourdes Emergency Department Renovation Complete Senator Jim Bunning presented a $500,000 check to the Lourdes Foundation on Tues- day, July 27. The presentation concludes two years of work by Lourdes Foundation to receive a Federal Appropriations Grant for Lourdes Emergency Services Department. The funds support the recent purchase of a GE LightSpeed16 CT Scanner, cutting-edge technology that completes the third and final stage of the Emergency Department redesign and renovation started in 2001. The purchase of state-of-the-art equipment and renovations, including a 40 percent increase in Emergency Department size, are significant in meeting Lourdes’ increasing patient volumes. In addition to technological upgrades, the Emergency Services project has increased efficiency of patient flow, privacy and confidentiality, and comfort for Paducah area golfers enjoyed a beautiful day at the Country Club of Paducah patients and their families. th for the 5 Annual Lourdes Drive for Foundation Golf Tournament on Mon- The 16-slice CT Scanner produces exceptionally high-resolution images in a fraction day, August 30. Thirty-three teams competed in the fundraiser for Lourdes of the time needed for ordinary CT systems, making cost-effective use of healthcare Foundation, helping to raise nearly $40,000 for the Foundation’s Clinical dollars. The 16-slice system helps physicians make more accurate diagnoses while Mission Fund to provide excellence in patient care. Lourdes Photo shaving precious minutes off of exam times, often eliminating the need for additional tests. “Lourdes is proud to provide unsurpassed technological healthcare to complement our quality service,” stated Lourdes President and CEO Dr. William G. Wheeler. “Senator Bunning has shown enduring support for Lourdes and was integral in securing these funds in Washington. We are grateful to Senator Bunning for his commitment to quality Youth 2000 Pat Livingston To Speak At Brescia - “This Follow-Up Gathering Blessed Mess: Living The Christian Mystery” The Council of Religious of the Diocese of Owensboro invites September 26, 2004 the public to attend a day with Pat Livingston. She will pres- from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ent “This Blessed Mess: Living the Christian Mystery.” The Hosted by Father Eric Riley, Holy Redeemer presentation will begin at Brescia University’s Leckner Hall Parish, Beaver Dam. Ky. with registration at 9:30 am. The day will extend from 10:00 All youth invited, ages 13-30, for Holy am to 3:00 pm with a break for lunch out. Set aside Saturday, Hour, and pizza afterwards. February 12, 2005 for a day of renewal to energize your daily, For more information, chaotic life. call Lisa Bivins, 270-683-6769. Pat Livingston has been a counselor, author and nationally known keynote speaker for workshops, retreats, and lectures for the past 25 years. She has a unique gift for opening us to the beauty of our own stories with their special truth of God’s present love. Pat Livingston Sunday’s For The Family The Western Kentucky Catholic, October , 2004 When Does The Hurting Stop? TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME The journey through grief is difficult.....and painful. We are forever changed by a October 3, 2004, Luke 17:5-10; Theme: FAITHFUL SERVICE IS OUR DUTY major loss experience. Clearly, we will never be the same person we were before this Family Life: Life in any family, home or community provides numerous opportunities loss became part of our lives. The real struggle occurs when we consciously or subcon- for service to one another: school lunches, carpools, child care, house care, finances, sciously resist the change that must take place if we are to survive and learn to live with elder care, and dinner on the table are only a few! At the end of the day, when all these our loss. (It is difficult to get to know and accept this new person who is emerging.) things are done, and there is still more to do, we can only say, however, “We are useless Grief is a complex process, unique to each individual, based on personality type, cir- servants. We have done no more than our duty.” Today is a good day to ask ourselves cumstances of death, and our relationship with the person who died. There are, however, whether we are more inclined to say to one another - literally and figuratively “Come emotions common to almost all bereaved persons. and sit down at table,” or “Prepare my supper.” Understanding is the KEY to the tolerance and patience necessary to accept and TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME integrate loss into our lives. October 10, 2004, Luke 17: 11-19; Theme: GRATITUDE There will be a bereavement support group for anyone who has experienced a death Family Life: “Say ‘please.’” “Say ‘thank you.’” Every parent, aunt or uncle, Grandma at any time of his/her life. This group will run every Tuesday for six consecutive weeks or Grandpa has coached the youngest of the family in learning the social graces at the and is open to all the public at no charge. earliest stages of language development. “Thank you” is much more than a social grace. It is an expression of interdependence, of trust, of willingness to need and to receive BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM —SIX WEEK SESSIONS from another. How and to whom do we say - do we be- “Thank you?” WHERE: Catholic Pastoral Center; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, 600 Locust St.,O’Boro TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME CONTACT Betty Medley (270) 683-1545 ext. 105 or Charlotte Hedges (270) 683- October 17, 2004, Luke 18:1-8; Theme: PERSEVERANCE 1545 ext. 146 Family Life: “How many times have I told you?” Isn’t this often the cry of frustration • October 19 What Grief is Really Like: Some common reactions to a situation no from the parent whose child is acting as if he or she has never been told at all! The “ter- one is ever prepared to handle. Why we feel the way we do, and why no one seems to rible twos,” pre-adolescence, teen years, early adulthood, and all the years in between understand. can tax a parent’s patience, testing it to the limit. Sometimes the limit is broken, and • October 26 Depression: Sadness, loss, and the feeling that nothing will ever be the parents become exasperated, insensitive, and literally give up, ignoring the needs and pleas of the family. What causes us to give up? To whom or to what do we turn to regain same. Physical symptoms; healing can happen. the courage to persevere in healthy parenting and family life...”whether convenient or • November 2 Anger: Nice people DO get angry. Recognizing our anger, coping with inconvenient..correcting, reproving, appealing—constantly teaching and never losing it and getting over it. (Address suicide and our feelings of outrage and shame.) patience?” (2Timothy 4,2) November 9 Guilt: Blaming ourselves for what has happened, handling the “what THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME, October 24,2004 ifs...” and if onlys....” (touch on suicide, and our responsibility or lack of it) WORLD MISSION SUNDAY, Luke 18:9-14; Theme: HUMILITY • November 16 From Grief to Living Again: Putting grief in perspective, learning to Family Life: A favorite playground pasttime of children is bragging. “My dad’s bigger share our lives with the living, and realizing that we will never “get over” our grief, but than your dad...”My mom is nicer than your mom,”...”My sister’s smarter than your we can learn to live with it. sister.” Classroom rituals often include “Show and Tell” which often enough turns into • November 23 Memorial Service “Lie and Brag.” It is not only children who use comparisons and putting other people down as an attempt to make themselves feel better. Comparisons are rarely useful, most often obvious, and always diffuse the simple, humble and beautiful truth about ourselves A HEALING & INFORMATION PRO- and others. And comparisons -even subtle ones within the family are detestable and divisive. All of us are one in our brokenness and in our beauty. CESS THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME For People With Divorce & Marital Invalidity (Annulment) Questions October 31, 2004, Luke 19:1-10; Theme: NOTICING CHRIST IN DAILY LIFE On Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 6:30 pm the Family Life Office of the Diocese Family Life: How easy it is to miss the presence of Jesus in today’s hectic paced family will sponsor an evening for those people who would like to learn more about the marital life. Work, school, committees, Little League, doctor/dental appointments keep parents invalidity (annulment process). and children involved and “on the go”. At times we function on automatic pilot unaware Fr. Mike Clark and Donna Sauer from the Tribunal Office for the Diocese of Owens- of the persons and events that occupy us -even those under the same roof. boro will speak to those who want to know more about the marital invalidity (annul- ment process) the difference between divorce and annulments. There will be time for Women Invited To Experience Religious Life At Monastery questions afterwards. This is open to anyone that may be going through this process. Single Catholic women, ages 19 to 40, who want to experience the Benedictine way of life are invited to attend a Benedictine Life Weekend October 22-24 at Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Ind. The weekend will focus on the theme “Mindful Living: Being Present to the Moment.” Participants will have the opportunity to share in the prayer and community life of the Sisters of St. Benedict and meet other women who are considering religious life. The Opportunities forJob Life (OFL) Program Opening Director weekend will give women the chance to experience monastic life without the pressure Responsibilities: of making a decision to enter a religious community. · Recruit, interview, evaluate, train, supervise, and provide guidance to volunteers There is no charge for the program, which runs from 7 p.m. EST Friday to 1p.m. · Identify, develop and evaluate community resources for inclusion in OFL data- Sunday. Women wishing to register or obtain more information can call Sister Anita base Louise Lowe or Sister Agnes Marie Dauby at 800-738-9999, or e-mail them at voca- · Develop and produce public information and education [email protected]. Qualifications: Information about the vocation program of the Ferdinand Benedictines is also avail- Commitment to consistent ethic of life and Catholic social teaching. Good or- able on the Internet at www.thedome.org. ganizational, management, communication (verbal, written), and relational skills. Founded in 1867, the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana, are 202 Professional experience and college degree preferred. religious women who minister in education, parish work, health care, counseling, retreat Send resumes to Catholic Conference of Kentucky, 1042 Burlington Lane, and spirituality work, social services, and mission work. They currently serve in Indiana, Frankfort, KY 40601 22 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004

Journey into Faith the Spirituality of Thomas Merton Directed by Father Anthony Shonis November 11-12, 2004 The Ursuline Sisters thank all who helped Trappist Thomas Merton, who wrote on a vast range of topics, is today regarded as a spiritual in any way to make our 34th Annual Picnic master, a brilliant religious writer, and a man who such a joyful day for everyone! embodied the quest for God and human solidarity in the modern world. Father Anthony Shonis, a priest of the Diocese Picnic proceeds of Owensboro for 33 years, has taught at go to the Owensboro Catholic High School, the Pontifical College Josephinum, and Brescia Sisters’ retirement fund. College/University. Father Shonis is currently associate pastor of St. Francis de Sales Church in Paducah, Kentucky. Father Shonis, a dedicated Merton scholar, May God bless believes that “Merton’s teachings are never out of date.” each one of you For more information, contact Kathy McCarty, (270) 229-0200, ext. 413, or [email protected]. for your Sam Berry chose a German chocolate great generosity. cake as his prize. Sam is from Lourdes Parish, Owensboro.

CD features Christian hymns in Native American languages WASHINGTON (CNS) — In conjunction with the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian, the Smithsonian Institution’s Folkways Recordings has released a compact disc of Christian music in native languages. “Beautiful Beyond: Christian Songs in Native Languages” includes 33 songs performed by people from tribes across North America, each recorded in the group’s native language. It includes familiar songs, such as “Rock of Ages,” sung by three Oneida women; “Silent Night,” sung by the Kykotsmovi Mennonite Church Choir in the Hopi language; “In the Sweet By and By,” sung by the Ojibwe Hymn Singers; and “Amazing Grace,” sung in Navajo by the TeecNosPos Gospel Melody. The CD is available for sale at the museum’s gift shop or on the museum’s Web site — www.nmai.si.edu — by clicking on “bookshop,” then on

Aquinas Institute gets $1.7 million for project on lay Catholics ST. LOUIS (CNS) — The Aquinas Institute of Theology has received a $1.7 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to launch a five-year initiative to raise awareness about the state of the Catholic Church today and call upon lay Catholics to recognize their role in sustaining the church. Aquinas’ Apollos Project will connect the graduate school of theology to 35 parishes in the Archdiocese of St. Louis and the dioceses of Belleville and Springfield, Ill., and Jefferson City and Springfield-Cape Girardeau, Mo. It will set up models of ministry in which pastors and professionally trained lay people form a team to Where Jesus’ Love Flows meet the needs of Catholic parishes. “Catholics in the pew have become passive,” said The St. Anthony Parish Vacation Bible School in Browns Valley captured Dominican Father Charles Bouchard, president of the institute. “They are accustomed to the spirit of the people in the parish with the theme, “Lava Lava:Where having priests provided for them. This project should remind each of us that the church Jesus’ Love Flows.” A small group here met at the Church’scornerstone: belongs to every Catholics and needs leaders to emerge from among its ranks.” Will Latta, Meredith Whitehouse, Jenna Grimnsley, Helana Bowman, and The Western Kentucky Catholic, October , 2004 WISDOM By Ginny Knight-Simon Jerry and Earlene Abney 2004 Sophia Award Winner St. Sebastian Parish, Calhoun, KY

“We celebrated our 45th wedding anni- versary in August of this year. We met on a blind date through my girlfriend and his cousin. We went to Owensboro to a movie and out to eat for our first date. There wasn’t much else to do. Now we have 5 children and 8 grand children,” Said Earlene Abney When asked about the recipe for a long at the Mount picnic. It was so hot in that marriage, Jerry eagerly said, “the number stand. I noticed two ladies in lawn chairs one rule to remember is she does as she fanning, and somehow, I talked them into pleases and I do as she pleases! We have coming up there in the stand and fanning no remarkable faith stories in particular, me too!” Ursuline Way of Life Weekend but I do think it’s something that all of our Earlene says Jerry never meets a stranger children were raised Catholic, and I know and has a talent for talking. Jerry is a retired October 29-31, 2004 that come every Sunday, they will be at life insurance salesman and Earlene is a Mass somewhere,” said Jerry retired two-term jailer. “I was the jailer, The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph invite you to an Ursuline Way “We never had to force our kids to church. but I didn’t have a jail to put them in. That of Life Weekend...an introduction to aspects of living a consecrated life I think they learned by the example we set was a big thing to joke about, but there were following in the spirit of our founder, Saint Angela Merici. You will also for them.” Earlene explained. “I remember several counties in Kentucky that had no learn more about Ursuline ministries and about the traditions of the when we were kids we had to go to Mass jails. I had to send our criminals to neigh- every day no matter what. Sometimes I boring counties,” Earlene explained. Mount Saint Joseph Community. You are invited to come as our guest and would go in my pajamas with the legs rolled It was no surprise that Jerry was asked to be inspired by Saint Angela’s life, her spirituality, and her vision up under my coat. Jerry joined the Church by Fr. Pete Hughes to be a tour guide for for her followers. on our 11th wedding anniversary.” the Catholic Ladies Guild of Lake County When? Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, October 29-31 “I wanted the kids to be comfortable in Illinois when they made a recent trip to St. church by having both parents there. Fr. Sebastian. Where? Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse Tony Zeigler helped me with joining the “There was a bus load of them, and I Who? Single Catholic women, age 18-35 church. He was a very fine man, and I have was to be the tour director. My goodness, Cost? You will be our guest never regretted joining the Church. Since I I didn’t know what to show them here in have retired, I help out at the church where McLean County, so I just followed the old Contact Sister Pam Mueller, OSU, (270) 229-4103, I can. We are building a new church since railroad, and told them stories all along the ext. 448, or e-mail [email protected]. the tornado tore up the other one. We have way. We ended up at the St. Martin’s church a grotto at church that I am rebuilding and picnic. Of course they had never heard of moving closer to the cemetery. I plan on ‘burgoo’ and ‘barbeque mutton.’ But, they Catholic Charismatic Conference and Retreat putting up some out door stations on the did have a great time, and those that tried property too. Earlene and I both do whatever the burgoo loved it,” Jerry laughed as he February 18-20, 2005 we can to help out the church. I am a mem- told the story. Once again, the Charismatic Conference and ber of the Knights of Columbus and I’ve “We have an RV, and we travel a lot. We Retreat will take place at Mount Saint Joseph held every elected office. I am a member have a good time. We’ve been blessed.” in Owensboro now, the one in Calhoun just Conference and Retreat Center. Speakers for fizzled out. We worked in the drink stand this year’s event are Tom Edwards and Sister Nancy Kellar, SC. Since 1974, Tom’s ministry has Campaign ’04: Courts more crucial to euthanasia debate than election extended throughout the United States and in WASHINGTON (CNS) — No matter who is occupying the White House come Janu- ary, the debate over assisted suicide is unlikely to be resolved there. Instead, the issue Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Sister is expected to remain in the hands of voters at the state level and in the courts, where Nancy, a member of the first Charismatic House it has been playing out for the past several years. In the U.S. bishops’ election-year of Prayer in the United States, has served in many positions within the Catholic blueprint, “Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility,” and in Charismatic Renewal and has ministered in 50 countries on five continents. other documents, the Catholic Church’s opposition to euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide is clear, ranking second only to its stance on abortion. “Abortion and euthanasia For a brochure and for more information about the have become pre-eminent threats to human life and dignity because they directly attack program and accommodations, contact Kathy McCarty at life itself, the most fundamental good and a condition for all others,” the bishops say (270) 229-0200, ext. 413, or [email protected]. in “Faithful Citizenship.” In choosing between the Republican incumbent, President This event always fills up very quickly, so it’s important George W. Bush, and his Democratic opponent, Sen. John F. Kerry of Massachusetts, however, voters will find little guidance on the topic of euthanasia and assisted suicide to register early! on the two candidates’ campaign Web sites. 24 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 Serra club of Henderson hosts dinner for Seminarians The Serra Club of Henderson hosted a dinner for Seminarians and Religious of the Diocese of Owensboro, at the Holy Name Parish hall on Tuesday, August 17,2004. Bishop John McRaith welcomed the Serrans, the Seminarians and their families, and other guests. Father Ed Bradley, Pastor of Holy Name, gave the invocation. Father Andy Garner, Vocatons Director for the Diocese, introduced the Seminarians. Pete Pietrantone, President of the Serra Club of Henderson, organized the dinner and introduced the guests. Priests attending were Fr. Phil Riney, Fr. Jason McClure, Fr. Joe Mills, Fr. Ken Mikucik, Fr. Mike Clark, and Fr. Carl McCarthy. Bryan Hayes and Josh Cleary from the Discernment House at Brescia University attended. Casey Burton, also from Holy Name Parish and his parents attended, Casey will enter the Franciscans in October. All four Seminarians for our Diocese attended the dinner, after spending a weekend retreat with Fr. Garner in Cincinnati. Brandon Williams who will be serving his internship year at St. Thomas Moore in Paducah aftended, Jared Litke and Daniel Dil- lard, each of whom graduated from St. John Vianney College Seminary in May 2004 were warmly welcomed back to their home parish after braving four cold years in St. Paul, Minnesota. Both Jared and Daniel will be entering Saint Meinrad Theological Seminary this fall. Josh McCarty will enter Saint Meinrad Theological Seminary with Jared and Daniel also attended the dinner. Will Thompson, who plans to enter College Seminary to study for our Diocese was in attendance. Sister Margaret Ann Aul introduced Sr. Monica Seaton, and Sr. Sara Murphy, who Pictured here are the Seminarians with Bishop McRaith and Diocesan Voca- played Ave Matia on flute accompanied on piano by Neal Biggers, music director for tions Director, Father Andy Garner. From left to right are Brandon Williams, Holy Name Parish. Josh McCarty, Daniel Dillard, Fr. Andy Gamer, Bishop John J. McRaith, Jared The dinner was a joyous time of fellowship and conversation that was thoroughly Litke, and Will Thompson.” HN Serra Club Photo enjoyed by all. The evening was capped off by the Seminarians rendition of Salve Regina led by Fr. Andy Garner. Please pray daily for more of our youth to hear and Scottsville Christ The King Honors Priest, Sister

Sister Lavida Loosbrock, By Patricia Hicks Sister Davida came to Scottsville, Ky. in 1996 to serve as Christ The King Parish’s Pastoral Associate. On May,2004, Sister Fr. Dennis Holly at parish reception. Davida Loosbrock celebrated her Golden service to churches and communities. Christ the King looks Jubilee and 70th birthday. Christ the King forward to her continued service. Parish had a wonderful reception for Sister On June 6, 2004, Fr. Dennis Holly of the Glemnary Home Davida. All of the parishioners and some of Missions celebrated his 40th anniversary as a priest. The parish her immediate family attended . The church celebrated with a wonderful cookout for father. Father Jason McClure, Associate Pastor for Holy Name served refreshments and a beautiful cake. We at Christ the King are all pleased and honored to have CHurch, Henderson, led an opening prayer with the 7 and She was presented with a plaque from the Sister Davida and Father Dennis as part of our parish family. 8 grade boys sopccer team. This is Holy Name School’s city of Scottsville honoring her 50 years of May God bless them both! fdirst year to offer boys’ soccer. HN Photo Owensboro Catholic Elementary Celebrates First The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 25 Day of School Mass at Blessed Mother Parish

By Lois Rutigliano OWENSBORO,Ky. - The first day of Owensboro Catholic Ele- mentary 4-6 Center’s school mass to honor Mary, the Immaculate Conception, was concelebrated by Fr. John Vaughan, Pastor at St. Stephen Cathedral and Fr. Brad Whistle, Pastor at Precious Blood Parish, on Tuesday , Au- gust 24, 2004, at Blessed Mother Church. Maggie Wilson carried a large multi colored butterfly, one of the most beautiful of all symbols of the resurrection and of eternal life, leading the procession down the center aisle of the church, while other children lined both sides of the aisle and waved streamers of From left, Kaleb Caceres, Joshua Buckman, Sami Jo Brett, and Will Bickett various colors, as the procession held hands while praying the Lord’s Prayer during the Opening of School entered the sanctuary area of the Mass for Owensboro Catholic Elementaryt 4-6 Center at Blessed Mother church. Church August 24. Lois Rutigliano photo The butterfly, a symbol of re- newed life, has a three-stage life: larva, cocoon, and lastly, a mature Pope laments violence, calls on butterfly with a beautiful new Maggie Wilson carried a butterfly ahead of the body and bright, colored wings. processional cross August 24 for Opening Mary to help safeguard humanity Those who belong to Christ also of School Mass in Blessed Mother Church. By Catholic News Service pass through three stages. We Kevin Thompson carried in the cross as Tan- CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) — Pope John Paul II lamented the devastating live, death comes, and the lifeless ner Ward preceded Fathers John Vaughan “outbursts of violence” around the world and called on the Blessed Virgin Mary to help body is buried in weakness. But and Brad Whistle. Lois Rutigliano photo safeguard humanity, especially young people. the butterfly reminds us that on “May Mary watch over humanity at this time marked by disturbing outbursts of vio- the last day when Christ comes in Glory, lence,” the pope said to the faithful gathered at his summer residence Sept. 12 in Castel Christians will come forth with changed Gandolfo. beautiful bodies like that of Christ. “May she especially watch over the new generations who yearn to build a future of Fr. John concluded the mass with a bless- hope for all people,” he said. ing of prayer cards, which he and Fr. Brad He urged Christians to help “bring back hope to today’s world that seeks peace” by gave to the congregation. paying “generous witness” to the Gospels. Before reciting the Angelus, the pope reminded the faithful that Sept. 12 marked the feast of the Holy Name of Mary. Mary’s name, he said, reminds Christians “of their common mother. The dying Jesus commended us to her as her own children.” Early September was marked by a deadly school siege in the Russian town of Beslan, followed by ongoing bloodshed and kidnappings in Iraq, and the bombing of the Aus- tralian embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. The pope did not forget the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, when he met with U.S. bishops from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Led by Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia, the group of 33 bishops met with the pope in Castel Gandolfo at the end of their “ad limina” visits on the third anniversary of the attacks against the United States. Heads of dioceses are required to make such visits every five years. In a special greeting before his address, the pope assured the bishops “of my closeness to the American people, and I join you in praying for an end to the scourge of terrorism and the growth of a civilization of love.” “As you guide the churches entrusted to your care, may you find wisdom and strength through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, patroness of your country,” the pope told Fr. John Vaughan blessed prayer the U.S. bishops. cards honoring the Blessed Mother Meghan Mattingly, at podium, and Copyright (c) 2004 Catholic News Service/U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for OCE 4-6 students to take home Carli Barr shared the Ministry of with them August 24. Lois Rutigliano Reader August 24 for the Opening Photo of School Mass. Lois Rutigliano 26 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 St. Columba Parish Has Activities For All Ages By Denise Long, Coordinator for Religious Education LEWISPORT,Ky. - The Hancock County Repair Affair is a yearly county wide ecumeni- cal event that provides home repairs and assistance to the elderly in the community. Members of Immaculate Conception and St. Columba joined together as part of a team to assist one of the elderly in the community. At the end of the day the group posed for a team shot. Workers in photo at right are, front row: Dan Hagman, Courtney Ogle, Mallory Johnson. Back row: Leonard Thomas, Jack McCaslin, Frank Mason, Nicole Long and Lynn Johnson. Not pictured: Denise Long.

St. Columba hosted their picnic this year with the routine BBQ Dinners, Burgoo, cotton candy, music, and games. Not so routine was the chase of a pig to tie a ribbon around its neck as part of the new Survivors game. Contestants in the game also had to put on wet T-shirts, participate in a three-legged sack race and a wagon race as part of the games. The games were The youth of Immaculate Conception and St. Columba began the school year with a a sure crowd pleaser for all ages. trip to Marengo Cave to test their skills on the Team Challenge Course. The different elements of the course proved not only challenging but fun, exciting and a wonderful At right is a rather unique design for a opportunity to get to know and trust each other. Father Dave Kennedy is with them at barbecue cooker, but does it do a good left in the above photo.

Comfort & Hope.... a message about grief said with joy this morning. We have become fast buddies! Delee is a delightful and beautiful young mother of 2 who is also one of “my babies.” I By Jeannie Boone have called her mine since her mother died when Delee was just 9 years old. She married Frankie has been my true friend for 45 years; it has never mattered too young, was a mother too soon, and now has the sadness of a divorce, which will be where life took us nor how long we were apart- the ties that bind us have final in a few days. She calls to talk, not understanding why she is so down, afraid that grown stronger through each passing year. When I’m with Frankie I can God is “angry” with her. The future is scary and her best friend in the entire world just just be… whatever I am on that given day… it’s okay; sharing a cup moved away! While my heart throbs with her pain I remind her of God’s steadfast love of tea we laugh, cry, or complain, as the mood strikes. 2004 has been a for His children, of her right and need to grieve these losses, and assure my continued difficult year as she worried about a son in the military, cared for and said good-bye belief in her ability. to a cancer ravished beloved aunt and the resulting grief, and struggled with her own These people, and more, have supported me with prayers during the recent crisis with health. In addition to working full-time and maintaining a home alone, she is always my son, his attempted suicide, just as I love and pray for them. They are the balm and there for others. Our religion and politics differ; we have some lively discussions and spice of my existence. We are all of us in this life together, and by sharing our time, ideas, we move on in love. confidences, and yes, our pain, too, we grow in love, faith, and the conviction that God Sarah is a more recent link in my circle of life. The recent death of her husband was is in His heaven and we are where we belong at this time. The effort to put one foot in not unexpected - he had suffered for a long while; the sorrow of saying good-bye to front of the other and proceed with caution is aided by the friend at our side. this lifelong mate is eased knowing his trial is over and recalling the joys of their long A favorite author, Edna Leshan, has said in recent years, “Don’t ask me how I’m do- marriage. Past the age when most slow down and many gladly retire, Sarah is a long ing. Ask me what I’m doing!” That’s how I feel. She also calls our attention to the need time active volunteer in church and community, has the primary responsibility for 2 to care for ourselves: “When we truly care for ourselves, it becomes possible to care far beautiful grandchildren, and is an inspiration to those around her. Her private burdens more profoundly about other people.” are many and yet she carries on in faith. I’m doing the best I can to care for myself as I hope you are because there are things My neighbor has never been comfortable in social settings; actually very shy, she still to do and people who need us everyone! To be needed is one of our heart’s greatest often gives the impression of being unfriendly. The resulting isolation developed over a longings. period of time into serious depression. We started snippets of conversation passed back As we move into Autumn and the days grow shorter and colder may you always have and forth across the street while out tending our flowers. After a while she began to a friend close by; to provide the comfort and hope you need when times are hard; to share her heartache and I discovered a delightful woman with a wicked sense of humor share joy, faith, and a cup of tea all the time. who was terribly lonely and misunderstood. She went to church last week for the first Contact Jeannie by e-mail at [email protected] time in months and, “I have been with people more and more lately and I like it,” she The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 27 Children of Mary Living Divine Life Marian Retreat, November 19-21 directed by Msgr. Bernard Powers

As children of Mary, we are called to a deep interior life, a life in the Spirit. Our spiritual life demands attention and questioning, correction and re- commitment. We make resolutions and sometimes they fade. We see needs and sometimes fail to use means to address these needs. We nourish our spirit properly. In the midst of all of this is the call to an attentive devotion to Mary. Our retreat will deal with the questions: What have I promised? What do I need to do? How am I deal- ing with my spiritual life?

November 19, at 6 p.m., and closes Sunday,Schedule: November The 21, retreat at 1 p.m. begins Friday, Costs: for residents, $145 includes the retreat, materials, meals, snacks, socials, Megan Thompson Named and overnight accommodations. For commuters, $100 includes the retreat, materials, meals, snacks, and socials. A $50 nonrefundable deposit is due with registration. National Merit Semi-Finalist By Mary Hilda MacFarland For a brochure or further information, or to register, contact Kathy McCarty at Owensboro Catholic senior Megan Thompson has been named as one of 16,000 Semifinalists (270) 229-0200, ext. 413, or [email protected]. in the 49th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. This Merit Scholarship competition is conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation. More than 1.3 million juniors in over 21,000 U.S. High Schools entered the 2004 National Merit Program by taking the 2002 Pre- liminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, which represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, is made up of the highest scoring entrants in each state. To become a Finalist, Semifinalists must have a record of very high academic performance, be endorsed and recommended by their school principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm their Christophers’ student poster contest spotlights earlier qualifying test performance. Megan is the daughter of Albert and Molly Thompson of Blessed Mother Parish in Owens- boro. making a difference and artistic merit. Entries must be received By Catholic News Service by Jan. 21, 2005, and winners will be an- NEW YORK (CNS) — The 15th annual nounced April 22, 2005. Submitted posters poster contest for high school students will not be returned but will become the sponsored by The Christophers is asking property of The Christophers. young people in grades nine through 12 There were 2,752 entries from students to interpret in an original poster the theme in public, private, and parochial schools “You Can Make a Difference.” A total of around the United States and around the eight prizes, including a first prize of $1,000, world in last year’s competition. Posters will be awarded. that included paintings, photos and com- In announcing this year’s international puter-generated art came from as far away competition, Dennis W. Heaney, president as Uganda, Bulgaria, and Hong Kong. of The Christophers, said, “This contest Rules and entry forms are available on is a great opportunity for young people the Web, at www.christophers.org/con- to express themselves creatively and, we tests.html, or by writing to: High School hope, think about The Christophers’ mes- Poster Contest, The Christophers, 12 East sage. Each year, the obvious work they put 48th St., New York, N.Y. 10017. into their entries shows us that they really The Christophers is a nonprofit organi- want to make the world a better place.” zation, founded in 1945, that uses mass Posters, which must be 15 inches by 20 media to stimulate individual initiative to inches and contain the words of the theme, promote Christian values in society. Its will be judged on overall impact, effective- motto is: “It’s better to light one candle ness in conveying the theme, originality, than to curse the darkness.” 28 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 Kentucky Catholic Bishops Write Statements on Taxation, Marriage FRANKFORT,Ky. - Kentucky’s Catholic Bishops have adopted statements related to fair taxation and support for the passage of the constitutional amendment on marriage. Constitutional Amendment Promotes, Preserves, Both statements are on the CCK website at www.ccky.org/news.htm. The Catholic Conference of Kentucky invited all to join in the important ministry of advocating for and Protects Marriage 1. The Church teaches that marriage is more than a civil law contract. It is a faith- policies that promote living the Gospel. ful, exclusive, and lifelong covenant relationship between one man and one woman, CCK is hosting another Catholics at the Capital event February 14/15, 2005. Please joined as husband and wife in an intimate partnership of life and love for the good hold that date on your calendar. Last year more than 100 persons participated and the of the spouses and the procreation and education of their children. response was excellent. All are welcome. 2. To promote, preserve, and protect marriage today requires, among other things, that the Church advocate for legislative and public policy initiatives that define and Principles of Taxation, Allocation of Revenue, support marriage as a unique, essential relationship and institution. 3. The 2004 Kentucky General Assembly has placed the following constitutional Contributing to the Common Good amendment on the ballot on November 2, 2004 for the voters of the Commonwealth to ratify or reject: “Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid 1. Spending by the State of KY should first assure that the basic needs of all people or recognized as a marriage in Kentucky. A legal status identical or substantially - especially those who are poor and vulnerable - are addressed as a priority before similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be valid or recog- other appropriations are made. Just as in a family’s budget, spending for recreation nized.” and entertainment should come only after paying for shelter, food, clothing and other 4. Current Kentucky law states: “As used and recognized in the law of the Com- necessities. monwealth, “marriage” refers only to the civil status, condition, or relation of one 2. All citizens and corporations have the right and responsibility to contribute to the (1) man and one (1) woman united in law for life, for the discharge to each other common good through the payment of taxes. The collection of taxes is an important and the community of the duties legally incumbent upon those whose association and justifiable role of government. Taxes are an individual’s and corporation’s contri- is founded on the distinction of sex.” bution to the common good. In any society, the common good should be viewed of 5. Passage of this amendment to the Kentucky Constitution would reduce the greater importance than the good of any individual, corporation, or special interest chance that a court would declare the current Kentucky law unconstitutional under group. Paying taxes is one way that citizens and corporations give something back Kentucky’s Constitution. to society. 6. The Church’s defense of marriage focuses primarily on the importance of 3. The State of KY should seek and maintain revenues sufficient to meet the basic marriage, not on homosexuality or other matters. The Church’s teaching about the needs of all, especially the poor and vulnerable. Effective stewardship of resources is dignity of homosexual persons is clear. Homosexuals should have an active role always of concern to any branch of government, but even the most careful manage- in the Christian community. They must be accepted with respect, compassion and ment of resources cannot overcome a fundamental lack of income. As do prudent sensitivity. Our respect for them means we condemn all forms of unjust discrimina- families, the State of KY should maintain savings for periods when revenues are tion, harassment or abuse. Equally clear is the Church’s teaching about the meaning less than needed. Tax cuts, while popular, should result from a reduction in revenue of sexual relations and their place only within married life. needs, not as a result of providing favors for special interests. 7. God established the family as the basic cell of human society. Therefore, we 4. Taxation in any form should be based on one’s ability to pay. If KY tax policy must strive to make the needs and concerns of families a central national priority. is to remain faithful to Catholic teachings, it should first assure that the system Marriage must be protected as a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman collects taxes according to one’s ability to pay. Catholic social teaching supports a and our laws should reflect this principle. Marriage, as God intended, provides the more progressive form of taxation. Our contribution to the common good should basic foundation for family life and the common good. It must be supported in the reflect our blessings. From those to whom much has been given, much should be face of the many pressures working to undermine it. Policies related to the defini- expected. Those who make the most profit from our economic system benefit most tion of marriage, taxes, the workplace, divorce, and welfare must be designed to from the structures and infrastructure that make economic enterprise possible. Tax help families stay together and to reward responsibility and sacrifice for children. exemptions and tax incentives should not change the fundamental requirement that Because financial and economic factors have such an impact on the well-being and taxes should be based on one’s ability to pay. stability of families, it is important that just wages be paid to those who work to 5. All forms of taxation should be fair and just in their treatment of the poor. Taxa- support their families and that generous efforts be made to aid poor families. tion can be used as an economic strategy to level income distribution in a society. 8. For more information about the marriage amendment issue, read the United Systems of taxation can also grant certain advantages to those in different income States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) September 9, 2003 Statement of brackets. the Administrative Committee, Promote, Preserve, Protect Marriage, http://www. 6. Unfortunately, such advantages are often granted on the basis of power and usccb.org/comm/archives/2003/03-179.htm, or visit the USCCB’s Between Man politics rather than on moral principles. Those who are poor should not pay a dis- and Woman: Questions and Answers About Marriage and Same-Sex Unions, http:// proportionate amount of income in the sum total of taxes paid. This is especially www.usccb.org/flwy/manandwoman.htm. Also available is Always Our Children: true in the case of property and sales tax, which low- and moderate-income people A Pastoral Message to Parents of Homosexual Children and Suggestions for Pas- tend to pay in higher percentages of their total income and are therefore considered toral Ministers, a Statement of the Bishops’ Committee on Marriage and Family, more regressive taxes. Those who are wealthier should consider their higher tax http://www.usccb.org/laity/always.htm. bracket as part of their Biblical obligation to tend to the “widow and the orphan.” 9. The Catholic Conference of Kentucky supports ratification of this constitutional Adopted on August 24, 2004 by the Catholic Conference of Kentucky amendment so we continue to promote, preserve, and protect marriage. +Archbishop Thomas C. Kelly, O.P. – Archdiocese of Louisville Adopted on August 24, 2004 by the Catholic Conference of Kentucky +Bishop John J. McRaith – Diocese of Owensboro +Archbishop Thomas C. Kelly, O.P. – Archdiocese of Louisville +Bishop Roger J. Foys – Diocese of Covington +Bishop John J. McRaith – Diocese of Owensboro +Bishop Ronald W. Gainer – Diocese of Lexington +Bishop Roger J. Foys – Diocese of Covington +Bishop Ronald W. Gainer – Diocese of Lexington Faithful Citizenship Is A Catholic The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 29 Political Activity: What Catholic Or- Call to Political Responsibility ganizations Need to Know and Follow By Ed Monahan, Executive Director, Catholic Conference of KY From Ed Monahan, Executive Director, Catholic Conference of KY FRANKFORT,Ky. - We have the power and responsibility to influence in the public FRANKFORT,Ky. - The political season is here. Prudence demands that we refresh square…more than we often realize. ourselves on the rules involving elections that apply to Catholic organizations. The rules Kentucky is a land blessed in many ways, natural beauty, resilient people, and rich are important to follow for Catholic organizations that are exempt from taxes and that resources. Yet Kentucky has many problems, thousands of abortions, countless uninsured, want to keep their tax exemption. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops too many candidates that leave us substantially wanting. Some of our Commonwealth’s Office of General Counsel has producedPolitical Activity Guidelines for Catholic Orga- problems seem intractable. Many good people report anger, despondency or helpless- nizations (March 2004) which sets out 18 pages of explanation and illustrations for the ness amidst the current political landscape. The approaching state and national elections various situations encountered. Eight examples of what it counsels follow. A link to this exacerbate the feeling of helplessness of many. document is: http://www.ccky.org/. It is a commonsense, practical document for those But the bishops speak to us in faith and their call is clear in Faithful Citizenship: A interested in understanding the rules and their application. Ignore it at your peril. Catholic Call to Political Responsibility. “At this time, some Catholics may feel politi- 1. Political campaign activity prohibited. “Political campaign activity focuses on cally homeless, sensing that no political party and too few candidates share a consistent candidates and campaigns for election.” If a Catholic organization wants to keep its tax concern for human life and dignity. However, this is not a time for retreat or discourage- exemption, 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) contains an absolute prohi- ment. We need more, not less engagement in political life. We urge Catholics to become bition “against participation or intervention in a political campaign on behalf of or in more involved by running for office; by working within political parties; by contributing opposition to any candidate….” Prohibited activities include: organizational statements money or time to campaigns; and by joining diocesan legislative networks, community of support or opposition for any candidate, political party or political action committee organizations, and other efforts to apply Catholic principles in the public square.” (PAC); providing or soliciting financial or in-kind support to any candidate, political Faithful Citizenship summarizes Catholic teaching on public life and key moral issues. party or PAC; distribution of voter education materials biased with respect to any can- It is designed to help us be citizens of faith year round. It is not about a single election didate, political party or PAC; conduct of public forums, debates or lectures biased with but it does provide significant guidance as election decisions are made. It is about politi- respect to any candidate, political party or PAC; and conduct of voter registration or cal responsibility. “Faithful citizenship is about more than elections. It requires ongoing get-out-the-vote drives biased with respect to any candidate, political party or PAC. “A participation in the continuing political and legislative process.” The 2003 Statement Catholic organization may not directly or indirectly make any statement… to endorse of the Administrative Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops or oppose any candidate for public office, political party, or PAC. The rating of candi- is found at: http://www.usccb.org/faithfulcitizenship/index.htm. This Statement merits dates for character, experience and professional ability, even on a non-partisan basis, our extended reflection. violates the political campaign activity prohibition. The rating of candidates based on We may feel hopeless but we know that we do have the power to influence in the public their agreement with a Catholic organization’s positions or the labeling of candidates square where decisions are made that affect us. We know there are very practical ways as pro-life or anti-family or by using symbols or signs, likewise violates the political to influence, and that we do indeed influence. We influence as parents, as friends, when campaign activity prohibition.” we vote, when we communicate with our legislators, in what we do and how we do it. 2. Lobbying limited. “Lobbying focuses on legislation. Lobbying includes both direct In fact, legislators tell us that when they receive 3, 4, or 5 individual communications lobbying and grassroots lobbying. Direct lobbying means contacting members of a leg- from constituents on an issue that they pay attention. We have influence…. more than islative body, whether federal, state, or local, for the purpose of proposing, supporting, we often realize. or opposing legislation or advocating the adoption or rejection of legislation. Grassroots In Faithful Citizenship, the Bishops do not tell us how to vote. The Bishops do not lobbying means urging members of the public to do the same.” “Under section 501(c)(3), hand out a Voters Guide. They do not focus us on a single election. Rather, the Bishops Catholic organizations may engage in lobbying activities only if they do not constitute a seek to form consciences within a consistent moral framework. “As bishops, we seek substantial part of their total activities, measured by time, effort, expenditure and other to form the consciences of relevant factors…. During election campaigns, Catholic organizations may educate vot- our people. We do not wish to ers about the issues. In addition, they may educate voters about candidates’ positions on instruct persons on how they the issues through such activities as sponsorship of candidate forums and distribution of should vote by endorsing or voter education materials, e.g., incumbents’ voting records or results of candidate polls opposing candidates. We hope or questionnaires. Such activities, if unbiased in content, structure, format, and context, that voters will examine the do not violate the political campaign activity prohibition…. Catholic organizations positionContinued of candidates on page on30 the may sponsor voter registration and get-out-the-vote drives, provided that no bias for or against any candidate, political party, or voting position is evidenced. Such bias would be indicated by distribution of partisan literature or materials indicating the sponsoring A practical Way to Communicate with your organization’s positions in connection with the voter registration or get-out-the-vote drive, by targeting registration or get-out-the-vote drives toward individuals who sup- Legislators offered by CCK port the organization’s positions or a particular candidate or party, or by coordinating FRANKFORT,Ky. - The Catholic Conference of Kentucky is the public policy voice of the drive with candidates or their committees. Catholic organization voter registration the four Kentucky Bishops. CCK has a legislative alert program called Cap Wiz. It is or get-out-the vote efforts should not be conducted: (a) in cooperation with any political a tool to help effect change in Frankfort and Washington by bringing Gospel values and campaign; (b) according to the identity of the candidates; (c) based upon a candidate’s the Church’s teachings on social justice and a consistent ethic of life to bear on public or party’s agreement or disagreement with the sponsoring organization’s positions; or policy issues. Your voice and the voices of Catholics across the Commonwealth are (d) in a manner targeting members of a particular party.” important in this effort to advance the common good. 3. Not a first amendment issue. “As part of the federal tax law, the section 501(c)(3) When you sign up for this service, you will receive periodic e-mail alerts about op- political campaign activity prohibition is not an absolute prohibition against political portunities to communicate with your legislators on specific issues. activity by tax-exempt organizations. Rather, it is a condition placed on the receipt of The service is free. It is up to you each time to decide whether you want to communi- federal tax exemption.” cate on the particular issue. You can unsubscribe at any time. It’s an easy, concrete way 4. Political campaign activity prohibition applies to organizations not individuals. to be a Faithful Citizen. To become a Catholic Conference of Kentucky Faithful Citizen Therefore, “the political campaign activity prohibition applies to Catholic organizations, Advocate, visit the Catholic Conference website: www.ccky.org. This is one important not to leaders, employees or members acting in their individual capacities…. Thus, the way to carry out the challenge of the Gospel in one’s everyday life. political campaign activity prohibition does not prevent officials of Catholic organiza- Continued on page 30 30 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October , 2004 Faithful Citizenship (Continued from page 29) (Continued from page 29) full range of issues, as well as on their personal integrity, philosophy, and performance. Political Activity We are convinced that a consistent ethic of life should be the moral framework from tions, acting in their individual which to address issues in the political arena.” capacities, from becoming involved The bishops teach us how to measure our decisions responsibly. “A Catholic moral in political activity, provided they framework does not easily fit the ideologies of ‘right’ or ‘left,’ nor the platforms of any ‘do not in any way utilize the party. Our values are often not ‘politically correct.’ Believers are called to be a com- organization’s financial resources, munity of conscience within the larger society and to test public life by the values of facilities or personnel, and clearly Scripture and the principles of Catholic social teaching. Our responsibility is to measure and unambiguously indicate that the actions taken or statements made are those of the all candidates, policies, parties, and platforms by how they protect or undermine the life, individuals and not of the organization.’ ” dignity, and rights of the human person - whether they protect the poor and vulnerable 5. Issue Advocacy permitted within parameters. The political campaign activity and advance the common good.” prohibition does not prevent a Catholic organization from addressing the moral aspects We know that the way others treat us is important to us. The way we do things is of public policy issues or from pursuing its legislative advocacy program during election important. Amidst the political challenges facing us, Faithful Citizenship instructs that campaign periods. The fact that the positions of particular candidates may align with we are called to be: the advocacy positions of Catholic organizations does not alone taint an issue commu- • “political but not partisan. The Church cannot be a chaplain for any one party or nication. The IRS acknowledges that an issue advocacy communication may constitute cheerleader for any candidate. Our cause is the protection of the weak and vulnerable intervention in a political campaign through the use of code words, such as “conserva- and defense of human life and dignity, not a particular party or candidate. tive,” “liberal,” “pro-life,” “pro-choice,” “anti-choice,” “Republican,” or “Democrat,” • principled but not ideological. We cannot compromise our basic values or teaching, coupled with a discussion of a candidacy or election, even if no candidate is specifically but we should be open to different ways to advance them. named. IRS advises that for an issue advocacy communication to violate the political • clear but also civil. A Church that advocates justice and charity must practice these campaign activity prohibition, “there must be some reasonably overt indication in the virtues in public life. We should be clear about our principles and priorities, without communication to the reader, viewer, or listener that the organization supports or op- impugning motives or name-calling. poses a particular candidate (or slate of candidates) in an election, rather than being a • engaged but not used. We welcome dialogue with political leaders and candidates, message restricted to an issue.” seeking to engage and persuade public officials….” 6. Parking Lots. “The parking lots of most Catholic churches and other Catholic The Bishops provide prudent counsel. We are disgusted with politicians who are organizations are classified as private property. They do not qualify as public forums to ideological, uncivil, and who use people. Yet, we sometimes painfully fall victim to this which First Amendment free speech protections attach…. Catholic organizations gener- behavior amongst ourselves as Catholics. We fall to our lowest when we impugn the ally have the right to regulate access to their parking lots, including access for political integrity of those with whom we disagree. Ironically, as we malign another our ability leafleting…. If a parking lot is classified as private property, a Catholic organization to persuade evaporates, the exact opposite of what is in our interest. should not authorize the distribution of partisan campaign materials or biased voter Decisions will be made in the public square. Our responsibility is to influence them, education materials in the lot.” and we have that ability. Robert F. Kennedy understood the power individuals of like 7. Student Activities. “As section 501(c)(3) organizations, Catholic schools are pro- minds have when in 1966 in South Africa he said, “It is from numberless diverse acts hibited from engaging in political campaign activity. However, section 501(c)(3) does of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an not prohibit the individual political activity of faculty, staff, or students. High schools, ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against an injustice, he sends for colleges, and universities often make facilities available for student activities. It does not a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy violate the political campaign activity prohibition if school facilities are made available and daring, those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of for student political groups or activities on the same basis as facilities are made avail- oppression and resistance.” able for other student groups and activities. Student political activity required as part of a course assignment will not be attributed to the school if the assignment was germane to the course and the school did not influence the choice of candidates.” 8. Outside Voter Guides. “Catholic organizations should be wary of outside groups seeking to distribute their ‘voter education’ materials. Outside voter education materi- Carmel Home Annual Bazaar als should be approached with extreme caution, including materials accompanied by 2501 Old Hartford Rd., Owensboro, KY outside legal opinions. Among other things, the issues covered in outside voter educa- Saturday, October 23, 2004, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. tion materials typically do not illustrate the wide range of issues of importance to the BBQ Chicken by Brad Hamilton and crew Church, but rather reflect the issue focus of the preparing organization. In addition, their Carry Out or In-House Lunch Silent Auction: 8am to 2 pm preparation, content, format and presentation may not satisfy the requirements of sec- Come and bring a friend, or 2, or 3, or 4, or more, on Saturday, Oct. 23 tion 501(c)(3) applicable to Catholic organizations. Often, the organizations preparing these voter education materials are not section 501(c)(3) organizations, and thus are not subject to the political campaign activity prohibition. The fact that it may be permissible Religious Articles for the preparing organization to distribute a voter guide does not make it appropriate for Catholic organizations to do so. (Arch)dioceses are encouraged to adopt policies Home-madeand Books prohibiting distribution of any voter education materials that have not been approved Baked Goods and Candy or made available by the (arch)diocese or state Catholic conference. Local legal counsel Country Store: should be consulted before a Catholic organization agrees to distribute voter education • Arts and Craft items materials prepared by outside organizations.” • Christmas Ornaments • Holiday Gift Items • Personal Items Digital Divide Among Children Continues did. Likewise, new data released by Kaiser indicates that school‑aged children ages A report by the Kaiser Family Foundation released Sept. 16 reveals that the quality 8‑18 with less‑educated parents or who attend school in lower‑income communities of access to the Internet continues, even though 96% of 8‑18 year‑old‑students report were significantly less likely than other children to use the Internet in a typical day or ever having gone online. The federal government’s most recent large study in 2001 to have Internet access from their homes. found half (51.7%) of all children ages 3‑17 with family incomes of $75,000 or more [See: Kaiser Family Foundation, http://www.kff.org/entmedia/entmedia091604pkg. had Internet access at home, while just 15% of those with incomes of $20,000‑$25,000 cfm] The Western Kentucky Catholic, October , 2004 To Talk of Many Things ÿ “The time has come, the walrus said, to talk of many things; of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings.” “Humor and Laughter” WISDOM By Ginny Knight-Simon By H.J. Rumage, Jr. Francis J. (Pat) and Mary Emma One of the most important traits in a human being, and often Mellen Holy Name of Jesus Parish, overlooked, is a sense of humor. Humor is having a sense of real- Henderson, Ky. ity. Humor is not just about laughing and telling jokes, or playing “Pat lived in Evansville, In. and attended pranks. Humor is having the ability to place things in perspective. Evansville college with my brother. They That you don’t make things more important than they really are. were friends and that’s how Pat and I met, That you don’t make a mountain out of a mole hill, so to speak. Tied and we’ve been married 64 years! to this trait of humor is the ability to laugh. You can not be depressed when you are “I went to Nazareth Jr. College and got laughing or smiling. Impossible! a teachers’ certificate and I taught in Ow- The human mind won’t allow it. If you don’t believe it try looking in a mirror, smile, ensboro public schools during the depths and feel depressed at the same time. Laughter has been referred to as the window to of the depression...around 1935. I taught the soul. St. Teresa, the Little Flower, once said that laughter was a sure sign of God’s until Pat and I got married. nearness to you. She went on to say what a tragedy it would be if we try to stifle that “After we were married we were blessed little bit of laughter that is always within us. with 6 children -3 boys and 3 girls- and I I can recall when I was a lad that oftentimes we would hear that you were not sup- enjoyed being a stay-at home mom. When We live in the same house, right on the river, posed to be happy in this life. That this life was supposed to be a drudgery so you could our oldest went off to college, and our that we started our family in. I love living be happy in the next life. As I got older I trashed this notion. If you are not supposed youngest started to school, I started back on the river. There is always something to to be happy, then why is everybody looking for it? The answer is simple. God made teaching. Lay teachers had become a neces- see and it is so peaceful to just sit and watch you to desire happiness. But always in the proper manner. sity by that time, so I taught at Holy Name it flow. One of the most overlooked ministries in Christianity is, in my opinion, the profes- school in Henderson where we have always “ Pat loves to garden and still has a very sional comedians. I mean the ones who bring laughter with decency and tact. These lived. I loved teaching, and I can’t go to small vegetable garden. At age 90, he individuals do a great service to God’s people simply because they bring laughter. church without seeing a former student. has had to cut down a little. But, he still Many of the individuals who design commercials for television provide much laughter “The money I made from teaching mows all the grass. We both love volunteer and humor with their work. That’s not their main goal; their main goal is to sell you helped pay college tuition for the children. work. “I have been an adult literacy something, but never the less they also provide you with laughter as a by-product of It was money well spent. We now have an tutor for the past 18 years. Pat works every their profession. aeronautical engineer, two lawyers, a col- Wednesday at the St. Vincent dePaul store. Smiling and laughing is sometimes hard to do. Tragedy and heartbreak are going lege librarian, a nurse and a health services He likes to be around people and it helps to befall us from time to time, but as long as we can fight back with a smile and a little consultant. The children are scattered in him as well as others. We both love being California, Rhode Island, Missouri, Vir- members of Holy Name Parish. We have ginia, and Louisville. been very blessed.” “Pat and I have always lived very simply. Bus Trip! Thursday October 7, ‘04 St. Joseph Catholic School Seeking Principal Shaker Village Pleasant St. Joseph Catholic School in Columbia, S.C., is accepting applications for principal of the parish elementary school, grades K4-6. With 350 students and a staff of 33, the Hill-Harrodsburg, KY school features an excellent student to teacher ratio, strong foundation in academics and Catholic spiritual beliefs; an active PTO, family events, athletics and after school trades will bring the past to life again. activities. In addition to being an active and practicing Catholic, candidates should The bus will depart the back parking possess: lot of the Pastoral Center at 7 a.m. and • Master’s degree in School Administration (or Administration courses) will return approximately at 6:30 p.m The • Eligibility for SC elementary principal’s certificate day includes round trip bus, entrance to • 5+ years teaching experience in elementary education the village and a wonderful lunch in the • A philosophy of inclusiveness Shaker Village Pleasant Hill is a premier Trustees’ Office Dining Room. Of course Applications due October 20, 2004. Send letter of introduction, resume and three living history museum where costumed there will be time for shopping in the gift references to: Msgr. Charles H. Rowland, St. Joseph Church, 3600 Devine St., Co- interpreters chronicle Shaker life. The self stores. Total cost for the day is $63 per lumbia, SC 29205 , [email protected] Salary negotiable. guided walking tour includes 14 restored person. Call Ginny Knight-Simon for Additional information, contact: Mary Kay Rushman, 803/254-7646 ext. 8 buildings. Within the restored community reservations at: 270 - 683-1545 skilled artisans working at 19th century Both subcommittee chairman Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) and Ronald Davis of the American Medical Association said that violent behavior in children is influenced by Media Violence a Factor in Violent Behavior factors such as family breakdowns, peer influence, and the availability of weapon. They Only 4% of television shows have an anti-violence theme, a key expert told the House agreed, however, that media violence is also a factor. Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications at a hearing in Chicago Sept. 13, and Jeff McIntyre of the American Psychological Association said there is great “ambiguity regardless of the quantity of TV violence, portrayals should be presented more realisti- in implementation” of the existing television rating system. He urged the subcommittee cally. to keep in mind that a lack of accountability undermines the system when considering University of Arizona professor Dale Kunkel, a researcher on the National TV Violent measures that would rely on industry self-regulation. Study in the 1980s, told the subcommittee that most television depictions show violence The FCC has opened an inquiry into the effects of violent programming on children. that doesn’t cause realistic suffering. Comments were due Sept. 15, with reply comments due Oct. 15. Source: Communications E-News, USCCB, Sept. 17, 2004, Vol. 1, No. 7. 32 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 Adoption, The Loving Choice The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 33 “I am adopted and proud of it. I am proud of my biological mom for loving me enough to let me go, and of my adopted mom, who loved me enough to take me in. Adoption, in my humble opinion, is one of the most wonderful institutions ever created. I feel I have two mothers, one I know and one I don’t, both of whom I love dearly. It takes more than genes to make a family. Being adopted has made me who I am.” A Wisconsin woman sent this to Annie’s Mailbox and was included in one of the daily columns printed in thousands of newspapers. When an unplanned pregnancy occurs many emotions follow and very important decisions have to be made. Catholic Charities Diocese of Owensboro offers comprehensive adoption services; free pregnancy counseling, choice of adoptive parents, open adoption if desired, and assistance with prenatal care. Our goal is to help pregnant women to make wise informed choices always with the welfare of the children not yet born our paramount concern. You can be a part of our commitment to life. Donations can be sent to Catholic Charities Pregnancy Support & Adoptions, 600 Locust Street, Owensboro, KY 42301. Find Out About The Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Owensboro, Inc. The Catholic Charities of the Diocese of such needs; officers. Owensboro, a member of Catholic Chari- • To cooperate with the government in The above stated purposes are part of the bylaws of the corporation. The Board ties USA, was incorporated in May 2001 providing charitable services to people members are individuals from all areas that are in the Owensboro Diocese; they meet for the purposes of: within the Diocese of Owensboro and to every other month to review ongoing projects and to discuss and plan additional outreach • To integrate and coordinate the chari- utilize government funding which may charitable programs. All members of the Board are volunteers with the exception of table and social works of the Diocese of be available to provide the corporation’s Rita Heinz who is a paid staff member. Owensboro; services; One successful and important service offered by Owensboro Catholic Charities is • To provide spiritual, emotional, educa- • To organize, develop, support and main- the pregnancy support and adoption program. In 2003 free pregnancy counseling, as- tional, social, material and financial services tain institutions and enterprises to further sistance with prenatal care and guidance through the adoption process when requested and assistance to any person within the the purposes of Catholic Charities of the by the birth mother was provided to 16 birth mothers with 2 placements and 3 adoptions Diocese of Owensboro regardless of age, Diocese of Owensboro, Inc; finalized, other placements are pending. Adoption preparation training for approved race, creed, color, or national origin; • To do all other things necessary or incident couples requesting placement of a child took place. There is also an adoption support • To engage in works of charity; to furthering any of the above purposes. group that meets quarterly. • To provide services directed toward The corporation is organized exclusively Another successful service offered is confidential counseling by trained Catholic strengthening family life and preventing for charitable and educational purposes as a counselors. Up to 6 sessions at scholarship rates that are shared by the individuals’ those factors which hinder the full develop- nonprofit corporation and its activities shall parishes and the Owensboro Catholic Charities. In the past 12 months eleven individuals ment of family life; be conducted under the direction of Bishop benefited from this service. Ways to provide this service in more areas in the diocese • To research and assess all needs for John McRaith for the aforesaid purposes are being investigated. provision of charitable services, and to so that no part of its income or profit is Means of providing immigration counseling services to low and moderate income im- develop activities and projects to meet distributable to its members, directors or migrants and refugees in several Western Kentucky sites is being investigated. Another possible area of service that is being investigated is assisting Western Kentucky counties to establish programs to offer assistance to needy clients in obtaining free medications choose adoption from pharmaceutical companies. choose life! Opportunities for Life • Free pregnancy counseling • Your choice of adoptive parents (OFL) Program Director Catholic Charities OFL offers personal, confidential help to persons experiencing an untimely preg- • Assistance with prenatal care nancy. It is a statewide pastoral outreach ministry of Kentucky’s Bishops under the Diocese direction of the Catholic Conference of Kentucky. • Open adoption of Owensboro Responsibilities: Recruit, interview, evaluate, train, supervise, and provide guid- • Confidentiality assured! ance to volunteers; identify, develop and evaluate community resources for inclusion in OFL database; develop and produce public information and education. Qualifications: Commitment to consistent ethic of life and Catholic social teaching. Good organizational, management, communication (verbal, written), and relational Call (270) 683-1545 or skills. Professional experience and college degree preferred. Send resumes to Catholic Conference of Kentucky, 1042 Burlington Lane, Frank- toll free 1-877-803-5064 fort, KY 40601. www.owensborodio.org/cc.html 34 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 Macaroni and Cheese ...How Far Can It Go? By Edie Keeney PADUCAH,Ky. - The St. Thomas More St. Mary Middle School students needed a service project for the 2003-2004 school year and they wanted it to be something that would help people. Since the group is made up of young people and young people like to eat, they decided to collect food for the Paducah Cooperative Ministry (PCM) food pantry. And knowing what young people like to eat and since they are creative young people, they came up with a unique idea. They would organize a Macaroni and Cheese Drive. Their goal was boxes of macaroni and cheese set end to end in a ¼ mile long row. The Church has a Halloween party each year and the children “Trick or Treat” and this past year the “Treats” were boxes of macaroni and cheese. The St. Thomas More, St. Mary elementary, and St. Mary High School students joined in the fun designating a week of Lent, 2004 for each group to collect the food. St. Thomas More parishioners also contributed to the collection for their “Make a Difference Day” project. Grocery bags were passed out one Sunday and returned the next filled with boxes of macaroni and cheese. On a cold and windy Sunday afternoon in late March, many St. Thomas More stu- dents and their parents gathered in the side parking lot of St. Thomas More and placed The St. Thomas More St. Mary Middle School students placed the 2,255 the 2,255 boxes of macaroni and cheese end to end in a long line stretching the ¼ mile boxes of macaroni and cheese end to end in a long line stretching the ¼ mile length of the back access road behind the church. It took 25 minutes to place all the length of the back access road behind the church. Edie Keeney Photo boxes, extra time for photographs and then the boxes had to be picked up so they could cheese.” be taken to PCM. The Catholic Faith Formation groups from the Paducah Catholic churches col- Heidi Suhrheinrich, the Director of PCM, joined in the fun. The Paducah Cooperative lected bags of groceries during Lent for the past 2 years; there were 700 bags of Ministry is a non-profit ecumenical charity that provides basic necessities for disadvan- groceries last year. The mail carriers also collect groceries for PCM in the spring taged individuals and families. PCM started in 1973 and is supported by 45 different and in the fall there will be more grocery collections before Thanksgiving and churches in Paducah of almost every denomination. Christmas. “The people of this area are very generous.” Heidi added. “It’s a lot of macaroni and cheese but we can certainly use it,” Heidi commented, The 2003-2004 service project was unique and very successful. It will be “We provide food for 350 households each month and 1 or 2 boxes (depending on the interesting to see what the service project will be for 2004-2005. size of the family) added to the grocery bags will last 6 to 8 months. Kids like it and it is easy and nutritional. I don’t think I know of anyone who doesn’t like macaroni and

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Saturday & Sunday, Oct 23 & 24, 2004 8:15 am - 5:30 p.m. TEC #149 Row #I (from,,,bottom left to right) - Kelly Warren, Danny Thomas, Haley Riney, Bailey Stallings, Whitney Stallings, Mallory Aull, Meg Phillips, Cassie Chaplain - Fr. Richard Meredith Young, Christian Farley; Row #2 - Mary Conder, Dane Stallings, Dustin Clevidence, Anna Floyd, Brittany French, Mary Kathryn Cash, Meredith Liles, Jessy Hagan, Registration due Oct. 17 Ashley Foss; Row 93 - Clint Mattingly, Bill Duffield, Matt Monsour, Gaffeft Roby, $20. 00 to St. Pius Tenth Parish Sharrie Cinnamond, Adam Payne, Jessica Moman, Jessica Greenwell, Kristin Mail to Margaret Richeson, Snowden, Fr. Mike Williams; Row #4 (top row left to right) - Andrea Conder, Fr. 700 Isaac Shelby Dr., Owensboro ky. 42303 Mark Buckner, Beth Payne, Lisa-Marie Duffield, Debbie Hagan, Andrea Elliott, Anne Bielefeld, Amanda Critchelow, Sarah Ellegood, Andrew Higdon. Diocesan YM Office photo Ecumenical Endeavors The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 35 The purpose of this column is to apprise Western Kentucky Catholics of our call to work towards cooperation and unity. Christian Principles in an Election Year Our Christian faith compels us to address the world through the lens of our relationship to God and to one another. Public discourse is enhanced as we engage civic leaders on the values and ethics affirmed by our faith. At the same 7.1% time, religious liberty and the integrity of our democracy will be protected as can- Guaranteed Annual Lifetime Income didates refrain from using faith-based organizations and institutions for partisan gain. We offer these 10 principles to those seeking to accept the responsibility * The interest rate is based on a 76 year old single individual making a minimum $5,000 contri- that comes with holding public office. bution. Rate varies based on age and whether annuity is one life or a two life annuity.

1. War is contrary to the will of God. While the use of violent force may, at times, be a necessity of last resort, Christ pronounces his blessing on Retired? Your charitable contribution to the the peacemakers. We look for political leaders who will make peace with justice Catholic Foundation of Western Kentucky a top priority and who will actively seek nonviolent solutions to conflict. 2. God calls us to live in communities shaped by peace an coopera- can earn you a guaranteed income for life. etion. W reject policies that abandon large segments of our inner city and rural There are tax advantages for the donor , populations to hopelessness. We look for political leaders who will re-build our communities and bring an end to the cycles of violence and killing. AND you receive half the income tax free! Most importantly, you powerfully change 3. God created us for each other, and thus our security depends on the well being of our global neighbors. We look for political leaders for whom the future of the Catholic Church foreign policy based on cooperation and global justice is an urgent concern. of Western Kentucky. 4. God calls us to be advocates for those who are most vulnerable in our society. We look for political leaders who yearn for economic justice and who will seek to reduce the growing difference between rich and poor. Please contact the Parish Office 5. Each human being is created in the image of God and is of infinite Holy Name of Jesus Church worth.e W look for political leaders who actively promote racial justice and equal 511 Second Street opportunity for everyone. Henderson, KY 42420 6. The earth belongs to God and is intrinsically good. We look for political 270/826-2096 The Catholic Foundation of leaders who recognize the earth’s goodness, champion environmental justice, e-mail: [email protected] Western Kentucky and uphold our responsibility to be stewards of God’s creation.

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These principles were developed by the National Council of TEC is a weekend retreat that brings teenagers (2nd semester Churches USA’s Justice and Advocacy Commission and ap- Juniors) and young adults to a deeper relationship with Jesus, proved by the NCC’s Executive Committee. For more information, visit www. and to learn and experience what it means to live your life Christ ncccusa.or_write National Council of Churches USA, Attn: Justice and Advocacy Centered. Commission, 110 Maryland Ave. N. E., Washington, DC 20002, e-mail rnedd@ Spend a weekend with a team of young Catholics across the diocese who are ncccusa.org, or call 202-544-2350. practicing their Catholic faith with joy. To sign up get an application from the A study guide for “Christian Principles in an Election Year” is avail- TEC website www.owensborodio.org/tec or contact your DRE, Youth Minister, 36 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 with my recovery at heart. It doesn’t allow me to stay on the pity-pot. If I Advocates Ask Commmu- get depressed, I now get on my knees. I am learning how to do something nity To Support People in different with my life when things get emotional so that I can get a different Recovery result from what I had in addiction. I am learning that a fully functioning By Mel Howard person goes beyond what they have OWENSBORO,Ky. - They rallied around the flag of the to do, that living in recovery I have Daviess County Courthouse in a circle with gaps. Bob to go beyond what other people may Darling, Chairman of the county’s Community Solutions do. I have to try harder to be a fully For Substance Abuse, invited the crowd of 50 people to functioning person who gives back celebrate Recovery Month, and to bring the rest of the to society. I am doing that, and that community into the celebration. is why a person living in recovery A celebration? Of substance abuse? Sounds a little odd. deserves another chance at life from Until you understand that what September is set aside for the community.” this year is the celebration by an addict and his support “At some time in my day, I am group of his decisions to live in recovery, not addiction doing an AA meeting,” Billie said, to a drug. When someone reaches that recovering plateau Daviess County citizens gathered around the flagpole at Daviess “employers need to learn about re- in life, they have accomplished something almost super- County Courthouse Sept. 1 to raise community awareness of the covery so they can support a worker human, and so the community celebrates their re-entry need for supporting people in recovery from drug and alcohol ad- who needs to go to an AA meeting, into life as a fully functioning human being. dictions. Staff Photo maybe during work time. A person in “Recovery is the last part of the process of dealing abuse offenses. recovery is practicing taking their own with substance abuse,” local organizer Bob Darling of “Somebody has to give the addict a chance,” Nolan said. “This program offers personal responsibility, and is doing Community Solutions for Substance Abuse in Daviess an addict treatment, education, and a way to turn their lives around to be a func- it on and off the job. That’s really County said, “Prevention of substance abuse, education, tioning person who is recovering from a drug-addictive life-style. There needs why a person in recovery deserves treatment, and recovery all depend upon support from a to be money from the community to support treatment programs as well as the support from the community and circle of lots of people. There’s a gap in this circle today.” development of a community awareness about their role in an addict’s recovery. from employers. In recovery, a sober With that he asked the people holding balloons to close “ person follows through on what they the circle before inviting them to release their balloons “Community support for recovering substance abusers is the gap in the circle say they will do. My recovery is all to the air. These motions symbolized the support of the of their treatment and recovery today,” said Bob Darling. “That’s why people about personal responsibility.” community for people who are recovering from the ill- stood in a circle with gaps around the flag pole Sept.1 at the Daviess County Billie’s mind now tells her that ness of addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Courthouse, and then asked the people to close the circle, filling in those gaps. she has this disease of addiction, but “This is an illness we’re facing, and there is no recov- “Pull out one piece and we can’t deal with this problem.” before, it didn’t. Bob Darling said ery from it with a quick fix,” said a man who asked for An example of a community’s inability to deal with a substance abuse problem during the Brescia Forum, “Addiction anonymity. “There is only a sick person who is recovering may happen when, say, ten years from now, we begin to see the addictive effects to alcohol or another drug is the only from an illness the rest of his life.” of abusing methamphetamines on addicts, their families, their employers, and disease that your mind tells you that Odd way for a man to talk about a drinking habit, one their communities, said Debbie Zuener-Johnson, who works for Daviess County’s you don’t have it.” might think. “People with ‘drinking habits’ are likely Community Solutions for Substance Abuse. “As a community, we have to work Who is the recovering community? in denial,” the man said. “Giving excuses for drinking hard now to support people who live in recovery from substance abuse. They How many people are we actually is a sign of an addict who hasn’t learned about his own deserve a second chance to be a functioning person. In supporting someone who talking about in America? According genetic and inherited predisposition for being controlled is recovering from alcohol and drug addiction, everybody wins, especially our to a 2004 poll, a nationally represen- by a drug which someone without that addiction gene young growing up now who will have better chances to live drug-free. But the tative sample of 801 adults, alcohol can most likely avoid. This is a disease just like diabetes community must support this or we all will suffer even more.” and drug addiction has impacted the or high blood pressure, but there’s no drug for curing Zuerner-Johnson called on employers to develop ways for people to get treatment lives of 63% of Americans; however, or controlling substance abuse addiction. There is only such as permitting employees to leave work to go to support group meetings. two-thirds of the American public treatment and a recovering life-style. Without the support One woman who spoke at the Brescia University forum which followed the see recovery as a mark of disgrace. of the family, the employers, the community,” he said, flagpole stand at the Daviess County Courthouse Sept.1 told the group that in The poll estimates that 23 million “The substance abuser back-slides, goes right back to one year of her recovery, she went to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings 3 Americans still need help in long-term his drug and that familiar dead-end life-style where an times every day for the whole year. Let’s call her Billie. Respecting the AA code recovery from addiction to alcohol addiction is everybody else’s problem.” for anonymity, we report here some of what she said: “My recovery day is July and other drugs, that recovery is an A substance abuser gets to recovery when something 10, and I’ve been recovering for 11 years now. I have spent 16-18,000 clinical achievable goal, that people in re- clicks in them that lets them finally understand that there hours in recovery. I was 29 before I did drugs; I started being sober at age 41. covery are leading productive lives. is a life without drugs for them, that drugs destroy any One treatment is all it took for me, but my recovery from those years of abusing Peter D. Hart Research Associates chance they may have to become a fully functioning alcohol and cocaine will be lifelong. Things get emotional with an addict, and and Robert M. Teeter’s Coldwater person. we want to escape. In treatment and recovery, an addict learns a better way. I Corporation conducted the poll from Many substance abusers had to enter the penal system believe it’s God’s grace that got me to this chair I’m in here today, talking to this April 19-22, 2004 to get that first inkling that their brain cannot handle what forum.” Daviess County Fiscal Court the drug does to them. Then comes entering a treatment What happened to Billie? Her life in addiction was a common story - living with proclaimed September as National program, perhaps as many as seven times, according an abusive parent, a low self-esteem, marrying an enabling occasionally abusive Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recov- to Donna Nolan, Coordinator for the Substance Abuse person, raising children in a risk-infested home, being caught in a life-altering ery Month in Daviess County, and Prevention Program at the Daviess County Detention experience, and going to a drug treatment program. Billie said, “I came into a asked the community to celebrate Center. She said that the program has room for 25 people; treatment program, heard something, had a moment of clarity, and decided to during September the theme, “Join there were sixteen in treatment on Sept. 1 with eight more start being sober. I attend AA meetings where I connect with some people who The Voices of Recovery...Now.” coming in during the next few days. About 75% of the care about me. I have not had that in my life, that support. It is a tough support people who become incarcerated are in jail for substance St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery is Blessed The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 37 mentors, and hope for the happy By Donna & Grady Ebelhar repose of those who have gone SORGHO,Ky. - On September 11, 2004, the new cemetery in Sorgho, Kentucky was blessed by Bishop before us. It is a place where it is John McRaith, along with Fr. Pat Reynolds, and Fr. Richard Powers. Approximately 275 parishioners and a good and pious thought to pray friends attended the mass and dedication. for the dead, that they be released The plans for a cemetery started in the fall of 2002. After the final payments had been made on the newly from their sins.” renovated parish hall, a survey was taken and a cemetery for our parish was high on the list of possible new Following the dedication and projects. Fr. Pat Reynolds, along with the cemetery committee, Marty Kaelin, Lynn Ebelhar, Bobby Knott, mass, the parishioners walked Dan Thomas, and Tony Mischel, began looking at possible locations for a cemetery. Two landowners were over to the parish hall for a meal approached because of a location that joined the church property. Robert and Terri Knott and J.B. and Har- riett Oexmann offered to donate most of the land needed for the cemetery. In July, 2003, the cemetery was surveyed, and the dirt work on the entrance and the driveway around the At right, Randahl Stephen property was begun. Chad Rafferty, who designed the Pleasant Grove cemetery, helped the committee with and Kenneth Ebelhar set- the design and layout. In August, the land was prepared for the sowing of grass. After the grass was up, the ting the Cross in place in lots were surveyed and pins were set to mark each lot. In the early spring of 2004, a water line was laid. the Cemetery. Grady Ebelhar Kenneth and Stansell Ebelhar of the parish donated a 15-foot-tall, stainless steel cross to be set in the photo cemetery. Gary Bratcher, along with workers from R.C. Bratcher, spent many hours on the cross with his welding skills; the cross now stands in the oval grassy area in the middle of the cemetery. Below, Bishop John McRaith The first burial took place in April, 2004. The following month, R. L. Knott was moved from Mater Dolo- was assisted by pastor Fr. rosa Cemetery to be buried on part of his former farm, now part of the cemetery. His wife, Lois, now living Richard Powers and former at the Carmel Home,and the oldest member of St. Mary Magdalene, will be buried next to her husband. pastor Fr. Pat Reynolds dur- The sidewalk was laid out and concrete was poured during the first phase of the cemetery. The 2nd through ing the Mass and Blessing. the 4th phase will be added as burial space is needed. The cemetery will contain 7.5 acres for future genera- tions. The first phase has approximately 1,000 burial plots. In July, 2004, the entrance signs were built by Roch and Dan Greenwell. Each sign was built with the same type of sandstone that was used when the church was built in 1948. The walkway, connecting the church and the cemetery, was asphalted just days before the dedication took place, and a white rail fence lining the walkway built. Plans for shrubbery and flowers will be added at a later date. The Mass for the dedication took place at the base of the cross on September 11, 2004. Fr. Pat Reynolds gave the homily. He told the congregation that “it was good to be back in Sorgho,” where he was stationed for nine years. He said ‘The event was a “culmination of the dreams, good will, generosity and hard work of the parishioners.” Fr. Pat said he would get puzzled looks from outsiders who would ask, “why are they so excited about a cemetery?” He said, “perhaps they could not understand because they don’t think like Sorgho people.” “Sorgho folks know the beauty of the seasons and the cycles of life, which results from working the land and passing on that knowledge from one generation to the next generation. They know the value of the earth and they continually witness that the end of one season serves only to harken to the hop of another better season ahead. I have always found that farmers are imbued with tremendous faith, thinking that next year has to be better. Only faith could prompt one to think like that. It is part of the paschal mystery - that death gives way to new life.” He also added “cemeteries are a place to come and visit, where we can grieve and forgive, and a place where we can reflect, remember and pay respect to our role models and

Stansell and Kenneth Ebelhar, who do- nated the 15-foot-tall cemetery cross, Lois Knott receiving Holy Communion on the Cemetery Dan Greenwell at work making one of two signs at enjoying a light moment while seated on grounds which used to be her family’s farm. Behind the Cemetery Entrance off Hwy. 56 in Sorgho. Grady a farm wagon during the reception. Staff Mrs. Knott is her daughter, Martha Knott Froelich, and Ebelhar photo Photo a grandson, Jerry Knott. Staff Photo 38 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 St. John the Evangelist Family News Sister Rupp, spiritual writer, By Richard Durbin The first day of Autumn is September 22 d , and it seems like we’ve had a taste of Fall on and off for the past month. It has been receives U.S. Catholic Award a very mild Summer. I believe a bountiful harvest is in store for the By Catholic News Service Farmers of Western Kentucky. Some corn and tobacco has already CHICAGO (CNS) — The Catholic Church has an overabundance of masculine energy been harvested. that needs to be balanced with more feminine approaches, Servite Sister Joyce Rupp told Congratulations and honors have been awarded to one of St. John nearly 200 attendees at a reception honoring her with the 2004 U.S. Catholic Award. Homemakers. As printed in our bulletin of August 15, congratula- Since 1978, the award has been presented annually by the editors of U.S. Catholic tions to one of our own, Edith Wurth, who was recently the recipient magazine for furthering the cause of women in the church. of the following awards: Homemaker of the year, Commonwealth of Sister Rupp, a spiritual writer and retreat leader, used the Chinese terms “yin” and Kentucky Colonel Award, the Alben Barkley Distinguished Citizens Award, (first time “yang” to compare and contrast the approaches of men and women. ever awarded by Mc Cracken County Judge Executive Danny Orzine). We’ve always “A yang, or masculine, approach is organized, structural and concrete: ‘Here is the known how special Edith is. It is wonderful that she is now recognized statewide. The information. I have found the facts,’” she said in her remarks Sept. 8. “A yin, or feminine, St. John Homemakers meet each month in the Library. If you are interested in joining, approach looks at a theme or topic from many angles, reflects upon it from one’s lived please feel free to attend. experience and then presents it to the group. It never acts like it has the final answer.” Fr. Mark Costello’s presentation regarding our parish renovation was videotaped on While noting that the church needs both the yin and yang approaches — information VHS and CD. Anyone who was unable to attend the presentation can stop by Mercy and lived experience — Sister Rupp said she sees an imbalance. Hall to borrow it for reviewing. A parish Canvas is being planned to start soon. The “There is such a predominance of yang energy in church leadership right now,” she Cosgriff Company has been selected to help direct our campaign. A parish family has said. “Yin energy has almost been snuffed out, but I see women refusing to let this yin donated the funds to cover this expense. Our preliminary plans for renovation of the energy go the church’s graveyard.” church has been approved by the Owensboro Diocesan Office. In her work as a spiritual director, retreat master, author and speaker, Sister Rupp Prayers are requested for the sick of the parish - Louise Hall, Mary Denise Willett, said she encounters many women “in immense pain” because of how they feel they are Joanne Myers, Albert Wurth, Jo Corbit, A.C. Lampe, Ruth Weitlauf, Benita Smith, Les treated by the church. Manning, Charlie & Francis Snyder. And please remember our shut-ins-Joe Reed, Roy But she finds “nuggets of hope” in groups of women gathering around the world to Weitlauf, Dorothy Webb, Lan Krug, Anita Vessels, Mary Thomas., Hilda & Leonard find the sacred in their own experience, she said. “If there are miracles happening in Grief, Edwina Dunaway, Kathleen Hayden, Pearl Toon, Helen Wurth, Harold Wurth and the church today, the central one is that women continue to remain within the church as Lavera Wurtz. Our condolences go to the Rod Martin Family , whose son was killed faith-filled members,” she said. 8/29/04 in a biking accident in North Carolina where he lived, A memorial Service was Sister Rupp is the author of many books, including “Praying Our Goodbyes,” “Your held for him at St. John. Also our sympathy goes to Tammy, Jimmy, Darin, Brandon and Sorrow is My Sorrow,” “The Cosmic Dance” and a recent book of poetry, “Rest Your Bethany Langston in the death of Jimmy’s Mother, Charlene Langston of St. Francis De Dreams on a Little Twig.” Sales Parish. She died 8/12,04. RCIA Inquiry Lessons are held each Monday evening Previous winners include Sister Helen Prejean, a Sister of St. Joseph; Ursuline Sister at St. Mary Elementary school, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. If you would like to learn Dianna Ortiz; the Catholic Theological Society; and the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, more about the Catholic Faith, you are invited to attend. If you have questions please Pa. call Janice Darnell at Rosary Chapel (444-6383). In presenting the award to Sister Rupp, U.S. Catholic managing editor Heidi Schlumpf The long planned for Picnic and Barbecue at St. John is history. It was over last night called her “a pioneer in feminine spirituality.” at 9;00 p.m. We had a wonderful day and a wonderful large crowd.. The Gym, where “Before it became a commonly accepted practice to find spirituality in everyday life, dinner was served was full of happy, satisfied people. The dinner received high praise she was helping people find the divine in the ordinariness of family, work, relationships from every one I talked to. The food, pork, Mutton, Chicken, plus the vegetables and and nature,” Schlumpf said. the desert could not have been better. Those who chose not to eat dinner, found Deli- She also praised Sister Rupp for being “a strong and consistent advocate for women cious barbecued sandwiches at the meat stand. Edith’s hamburger and hot dog booth to trust their own experience and for women’s inclusion across the board. She is a gentle was busy all day. They were tasty-good. The ice cream stand had long lines waiting woman, but she is never afraid to speak the truth.” for a cone or a dish of your favorite flavor. The cake raffle booth had a crowd, with a Copyright (c) 2004 Catholic News Service/U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops lot of cakes to be won. So much for the cats. The games, pony rides, the Country Store was located in the air conditioned cafeteria where shopping was done, while cooling off from the outdoor sunshine. The speaker stand was decorated in red, white and Attention all scrapbookers! blue and the speaking was preceded by the singing of the National Anthem and God Please join us at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Sturgis, KY on Saturday, October Bless America. We had enough politics to last another year. The music was good and 9, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm to break in our new parish hall. entertaining. Then came the drawing for the prizes . The large tumbler that contained All day crop, hourly prizes, food, fellowship, and games only $20.00 per person. the thousands of raffle tickets was carried by four men to the band stand , where the To save your seat, send payment by October 6th payable to: St. Ambrose Church,5194 drawing would take place. The tumbler was rotated several times completely stirring Hwy 270 West, Morganfield, KY 42437 the tickets, then someone not a member of St. John witnessed the drawing, which was • A Creative Memories consultant will be present with lots of new products and done by two small boys, in plain view of several hundred people. The winner of $ 1 ideas. 0,000.00 was R.E. Lipton of Paducah. The winner of the $5,000.00 prize was Tracy • A light breakfast with milk, juice, and coffee will be provided. Green, also of Paducah. • Lunch will be served along with tea and lemonade (or you can bring a beverage of your I want to thank God for the good day and thank all the volunteer workers who worked choice). • Child care will be available for $1.00 per hour (2nd child half price). Bring your St. Romuald Parish Has A New Website favorite movie or game. HARDINSBURG,Ky. - The parish of St. Romuald here would like to announce our • All are welcome to stay for Mass at 5:30 pm with Father Richard Cash. new website. It can be located at www.stromuald.org. The website features the weekly There will be a “Excellent Scrapper” giving demonstrations on how to get started bulletin, a calendar of St. Romuald parish events, school news, religious education if you’re new at scrapbooking. There will also be examples of some of the newest schedules, the Saint of the day, Catholic news, movie reviews, some great Catholic links techniques unveiled at the recent national scrapbooking convention in Nashville, as well as some local links. Look us up and give us your comments or suggestions. The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 The Herman Howe Family Are Strong Supporters of Catholic Education By Kitty Howe WHITESVILLE, Ky. - The Howe family has supported Catholic education here for many decades. Herman and the late Mary Howe have 30 grandchildren, of whom 13 are graduates of Trinity High School, 9 in Trinity now and 4 in St Mary’s Elementary school. Two graduated from Apollo HS, one from Daviess County HS, and Brad Howe died before he graduated high school. The nine students presently at Trinity High School are shown in the picture here. Mark and Mallory Johnson are the son and daughter of George and Patty Johnson, paternal grandparents are the late Eddie and Agnes Johnson. Britney and Bridget Gray are the daughters of David and Regina Gray, paternal grandparents are Armel and Anna Gray. Sara and Marissa Boone are the daughters of Steve Boone and Becky Boone, paternal grandparents are the late Frank and the late Patricia Boone. Eric Howe is the son of Doug and Becky Howe, maternal grandparents are Joe and the late Jean Layman. Justin and Jill Howe are the son and daughter of Tom and Kitty Howe, maternal grandparents are Gerald and Wanda Mattingly. Una Familia Hispana que ama a Dios y que sirve a la comunidad Por Byron Macias HOPKINSVILLE,Ky. - Se dice que las acciones valen más que mil palabras. En nuestro The nine Howe family members enrolled in Trinity High School posed here diario caminar por la vida tenemos la dicha de conocer gente cuyo testimonio dice mucho. after Trininty’s Ring Day Mass 9/3/04. Front Row L-R Jill Howe 10th grade, Es mejor aun encontrar gente cuyas acciones y palabras reflejan lo que Jesús dijo e hizo. Mallory Johnson, 9th, Bridget Gray 9th, Marissa Boone 10th Grade; Sec- Este es el caso de Carl y Lily Schmidt. ond row Justin Howe 12th grade, Britney Gray 11th, Eric Howe 12th, Sara Los Schmidts llegaron a los Estados Unidos (a Hopkinsville, KY) hace casi 10 años Boone 11th, and Mark Johnson 12th. Kitty Howe photo desde Panamá. Carl estaba en el ejército sirviendo en Panamá, Europa y EE.UU. Lily cuida la casa y sus dos hijos, Celeste (11) y Emmanuel (6). Pese a que esta familia ha pasado por muchas situaciones y circunstancias particulares, ellos siempre tuvieron una prioridad en su vida: su fe en Dios y su servicio con la Iglesia Católica. “Cuando Emmanuel nació yo perdí mi trabajo. El banco se llevó mi carro ya que no podíamos pagarlo y en este pueblo es bien difícil movili- zarse a menos que uno tenga un carro. De todos modos, el Único que nos mantenía jun- tos y nos daba esperanza para seguir adelante fue Dios. Nunca September Mass, Lily read- perdimos la esperanza. Me ing iba desesperando pero nunca perdí ni mi esperanza ni mi fe. Sabíamos que íbamos a salir adelante,” dice Carl. Lily. Inmediatamente se ofrecieron para Choir rehearsal “Luego las cosas empezaron a irnos mejor ayudar en la parroquia y terminaron como incluso recuperando nuestro carrito. Eso coordinadores del ministerio hispano. “Al fue un signo de la compasión de Dios para principio yo me ocupaba de los lectores,” nosotros.” dice Lily, “mientras Carl trabajaba con los De hecho, los Schmidts siempre prac- ministros eucarísticos.” Eventualmente The Schmidts and tican sus devociones y oración en casa y se encargarían del boletín parroquial en altar servers siempre encontrarían formas para ir a Misa. español, traducciones, clases de bautis- En esos tiempos iban a Misa en español mos y servicios sociales. “Hicimos todo en la parroquia Inmaculada Concepción esto porque nosotros sabemos lo que es la en Clarksville, Tennesse. “Teníamos que necesidad de practicar nuestra fe en nuestro manejar por 45 minutos para llegar a la par- idioma.” Aunque los Schmidts hablan muy roquia para la Misa pero valía la pena,” dice bien en inglés y alemán, ellos sienten que 40 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 Your Marriage: The Great Adventure A HEALING & INFORMATION PROCESS: Remarriage Can Be Complicated For People With Divorce & Marital Invalidity By Lauri Przybysz Marriage after widowhood or divorce brings considerable challenges, so a couple’s (Annulment) Questions ability to discuss hard issues and solve problems together is crucial to theirs becoming On Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 6:30 p.m., the Family Life Office of the Diocese will one of the 30% of remarriages that succeed. sponsor an evening for those people who would like to learn more about the invalidity Top factors in the fragility of second marriages are 1) marrying too soon after divorce (annulment) process. and 2) marrying again without awareness of the potential problems that can arise. The Fr. Mike Clark and Donna Sauer from the Tribunal Office for the Diocese of Owensboro sometimes unexpected challenges of remarriage include: will speak to those who want to know more about the marital invalidity (annulment) • Most individuals in a remarriage come with a history of at least one serious previous process and the difference between divorce and annulments. There will be time for relationship, so the spouse must learn to accept the past history. questions afterwards. This is open to anyone that may be going through this process. • A remarriage is always based upon a loss. This will be held at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 600 Locust Street. For further • Anger and guilt connected to unresolved grief can be misdirected toward the stepfam- information you may contact Betty Medley at (270) 683-1545 ext. 105 or e-mail betty. ily. [email protected] • People bring their history with them, including children, former in-laws, friends, family traditions, financial obligations—even pets. • Children from previous marriages will experience their own grief and adjustments. For instance, kids in a remarriage usually want things to be normal in the relationship between their birth parents. The Stepfamily Association of America has helpful resources, Diocese Called To Help www.stepfam.org. • Catholics considering marrying again after divorce must first work with the marriage Mandeville Diocese Damaged tribunal in their diocese to seek a “declaration of invalidity.” This applies whatever the kind or duration of the former marriage. For more information about annulment process, visit www.marriagepreparation.com or read Catholic Annulment: Spiritual Healing, by by Hurricane Ivan Dennis and Kay Flowers (Liguori). Remarriage Manual: The Romance and the Reality is for couples contemplating mar- By Mandeville-Owensboro Sister Diocese Partnership Committee, Eric Smith, riage again, and for those who seek to understand and support them. This easy-to-read Collections Chairperson 62-page manual, published by International Marriage Encounter, explores realistic and OWENSBORO,Ky. - Our Sister Diocese has been devastated in the hurricane Ivan. Sr. unrealistic expectations about family life, stepchildren, and former families. Topics Naomi Rosenberger, OSB wrote Sept. 13, “Many of the poor have lost their homes, and include: deceased former spouses, divorce recovery, readiness for marriage, compat- within the diocese, almost every structure, church and school, have lost roofs.” ibility, spirituality, money and wills, even attraction between stepchildren. Order from Sr. Connie Ostrander, OSB wrote Sept 14: “YESTERDAY Bishop Paul Boyle, C.P. International Marriage Encounter ($5.00 single copy, discounts for quantity), or subscribe was able to reach us. The Diocese he has spent 13 years building has been 2/3 severely to their excellent bi-monthly Marriage magazine at 612-454-6434. $19.95/year. Visit damaged. Sister Annie and Pauline, Sisters from India who are missionaries in our dio- www.marriagemagazine.org Each issue includes a few of 1001 Ways to Be Romantic. cese, spent from 2:00 A.M. til 10 at night, bailing out water from their convent because Although typical diocesan and parish marriage preparation (pre-Cana) programs often their roof blew off...... this, as Ivan was roaring overhead. Bishop Boyle has asked us do not address the special issues of remarrying couples, there are excellent resources to raise $$$$ for hurricane relief as fast as we can....The cathedral roof was completely available to couples willing to invest time in preparing for marriage. To Trust Again, torn away [as well as that of] many schools and clinics. Fortunately the orphanages did by family life minister Bill Urbine, (ACTA), can be used profitably by an individual not sustain damage and the children are fine. Bishop Boyle said we would not recognize couple or in a parish program. A leader’s guide is available. Another good resource is our town of Mandeville. He sounded so fragile and wants to help with the devastation. Barbara Coyle-Hennessey’s Once More With Love: A Guide to Marrying Again (Ave Jamaica is in tears without electricity and water. Maria Press). She tackles the tough issues of remarriage with sensitivity and insight “WE ARE ASKING if YOU will help us by contacting persons, CEO’s of Companies, born out of her own painful experiences with divorce and the challenges of remarriage. your place of business, friends for HURRICANE RELIEF Donations of $$$$.” Worksheets at the end of each chapter encourage indi-vidual reflection and honest dia- The Diocese of Owensboro is sending immediately $60,000.00, the major part of the logue, so each partner should have a copy. Diocese of Owensboro Ash Wednesday Collection and other regular donations received Action Ideas for Mandeville. • Approach your parish or diocese about starting or enhancing re-marriage prepara- We are now able to collect material items to send to our sister Diocese in Mandeville, tion. Jamaica through Food for the Poor. This is an open invitation for each parish in the • Many couples may worry that the Church prejudges them. Only a small number of Owensboro Diocese to join in the collection process. Each parish is invited gather items couples even apply for annul-ments. A warm welcome from the parish community can from parishioners. To see a full COLLECTION LIST of what is needed in Mandeville, mean their re-entry into the life of the Church. or to find information about packaging, labelling, or delivery of items, contact Sister • Read one of the above publications or Barbara Leahy Shlemon’s Healing the Wounds Patricia Froning, OSF, at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Owensboro at 1-270-683-1545,or of Divorce: A Spiritual Guide to Recovery, Ave Maria Press, 1992. $9.95. Eric Smith 270-846-4653 or Richard Murphy 270-683-1545. Reprinted from ACT, Christian Family Movement, Sept.-Oct., 2004, page 9, Lauri Here is a sample of items the Church in Mandeville needs now: Clothing (summer and John Przybysz live in Severna Park, Md., and are the parents of six children. Lauri only, all sizes, children’s are most needed),Belts,Shoes, Hats (baseball caps), Sheets is Coordinator of Marriage and Family Enrichment for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. and linens,Towels, Kitchen wares (eating and cooking utensils), Pots and Pans (small), Small Furniture (tables, chairs, desks, chest of drawers…), Computers, Books (children’s NOTE: The Owensboro Diocese has Once More With Love - for those who have been and adults), School Supplies, Calculators (scientific and graphic), Canes, Beds and mat- previously married and are preparing to enter marriage. Call the Family Life Office tresses (no larger than double), Walkers, Wheelchairs, Sewing machines, Sewing kits, at 270-683-1545 for information. Bar soap Also, The PREPARE marriage prep resource used by many of our Owensboro Toilet paper, Sponges, Brooms and mops, Buckets, Cups, Saucers, Plates (durable plas- diocesan priests has inventory questions geared toward peoples’ situations, thus tic). NO paint, crayons, wax, candles, petroleum products, food of any kind) can be couples entering a second marriage would answer different questions than a “first- shipped. (Just remember that everything in the metal container may sit on the docks in time” couple. The inventory review sheet generated from their questions would call the tropical heat for up to three months once it has reached Jamaica before it is released the priest or pastoral minister preparing the couple to focus on pertinent issues. The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Carrico’s Reflections By G. E. (Jerry) Carrico MARRIAGE CELEBRATIONS FOR October, 2004

Blessed Mother, Owensboro Keith & Diane Sheffer, 40 years Counting Miracles by the Millions George & Virginia Ballard, 61 years Mickey & Jane Holt, 40 years By G.E. (Jerry) Carrico Herman & Ernestine Barr, 54 years Eddie & Peggy Salyers, 53 years By chance, would I be right if I said human life is a James & Nancy Byrum, 50 years Herman & Thelma Howard, 50 years miracle? After all, don’t our human hearts beat sixty times a Phillip & Lora Demarest, 59 years St. Anthony, Axtel minute in fresh air every minute or less to sustain our lives Leo & Angela Thompson, 58 years Herman & Thelma Howard, 50 years with oxygen for those same years? Aren’t we able to run, walk, Jack & Lilly Wilson, 57 years John & Shirley Coffey, 53 years skip, or hop, talk and understand, see and be seen, feel rain drops from the sky, listen Christ the King, Madisonville St. Anthony Padua, Grand Rivers to birds sing, and enjoy life over the years? Aren’t these gifts of God, and aren’t they Maurice & Patricia Jolley, 52 years Richard & Frances Olfield, 25 years miracles? Christ the King, Scottsville James & Dorothy Thompson, 53 years Now, let’s think about another kind of miracle by just reviewing some of our Church’s Samuel & Annette Harris, 51 years St. Francis de Sales, Paducah doctrines, first, by asking ourselves a simple question: is it easy for any of us to under- Holy Guardian Angel, Irvington James & Alice Richards, 59 years stand that our God is actually a God of three distinct persons, God the Father, God the Kenny & Martha Barger, 56 years Siro & Marcello Pandolfi, 55 years Son, and God the Holy Spirit? Well, we all now know the right answer: our frail minds Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson James & Mary Streit, 51 years simply cannot conceive of a Triune God. We can only know a Triune God by Faith, Thomas & Jeanne Gadient, 25 years St. Jerome, Fancy Farm another of God’s miracles. Darrell & Debbie Mason, 25 years Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Charley Toon, 57 years Think of another miracle - all of us receiving the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in Charles & Marcelle Mattingly, 25 years Mr. & Mrs. Billy Gore, 40 years Communion. Our human eyes and senses perceive the host and wine, common elements, Thomas & Barbara Dougherty, 40 years Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Redden, 25 years grape wine and unleavened bread, but our Faith tells us that we partake of the Body and Dwight & Diana Emerson, 40 years St. John the Evangelist, Paducah the Blood of the Risen Christ in a Eucharistic way, a Gift of Himself. Isn’t this a miracle Rudy & Agnes Gibson, 53 years Phil & Marie Roof, 40 years of all miracles? Leslie & Sarah Jennings, 60 years Charles & Rosalee Shoulta, 50 years Our church teaches us that we become children of God when we are baptized in Clarence & Margaret Kaminski, 55 years St. Joseph, Central City the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Original sin, which we inherited Hudson & Dorothy Payne, 58 years Victor & Rose Rogier, 57 years from Adam, is wiped away. Isn’t Baptism a miracle for us, similar to the Sacrament of Ray & Evelyn Shoemaker, 57 years St. Joseph, Mayfield Reconciliation when our priest announces the forgiving words of Absolution after we Herman & Mary Ruth Thomas, 51 years David & Mary A. McDaniel, 25 years made a good confession? Both Sacraments are miracles in themselves. Thank God for William & Virginia Thomas, 58 years Joseph & June Elliott, 57 years these two saving Sacraments. Holy Redeemer, Beaver Dam St. Lawrence, Philpot We’ve reviewed some renowned miracles; let’s consider God’s Heaven and Earth, George & Jean Bickett, 51 years Vincent & Mildred O’Bryan, 57 years and His whole Universe. I can’t itemize Heaven’s treasures, not having been there yet. Holy Spirit, Bowling Green St. Leo, Murray But I can picture parts of God’s Earth, mountains, rivers and oceans, mountains and William & Melina Baribeau, 63 years Michael & Barbara Gibbs, 25 years rolling hills, blue skies, the sun and moon, and millions of stars. And let’s not forget Jake & Polly Leibfreid, 54 years Bruno & Helen Zubko, 60 years ourselves, special with an immortal soul. God is not only a Creator but a Designer, and Camille & Margaret Picciano, 61 years St. Martin, Rome that explains why we have night and day, and why the moon doesn’t shine fully all the Francis & Wilma Roos, 56 years Norbert & Alberta McCarty, 56 years time, but sometimes at half and quarters. Steve & Mary Jane Swigonski, 53 years St. Mary, LaCenter Lastly, let’s consider the miracle of human birth, a very unique miracle - another hu- Stanley & Mary Zale, 61 years Frank & Lydia Oliver, 52 years man enters life with a body and a beating heart with an immortal soul destined to live Immaculate, Owensboro St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho with God forever. After some serious thinking about human life, somehow my thoughts Lester & Helen Schaick, 55 years Thomas & Katherine Saltsman, 59 years turn to abortion, wondering whether the Supreme Court judges were out of their minds Billy & Anna King, 54 years St. Mark, Eddyville when they legalized abortion, making it legal for medical doctors to butcher and murder George & Jennie Howard, 58 years Robert & Linda Huebschman, 25 years little innocent and helpless babies in the wombs of their birthing mothers. Andrew & Charlotte Reynolds, 51 years St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville My, my, what a way for a medical doctor to make a living, murdering little babies! Immaculate, Hawesville Roger & Debra Bellamy, 25 years Somehow, some way, the practice of abortion must die a legal death, and soon. Let’s William & Judy Powers, 40 years Thomas & Pamela Dickens, 25 years all pray even harder that the U.S. Supreme Court judges will soon realize their mistake. Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro St. Michael, Oak Grove Leland & Brenda Jones, 40 years Robin & Mary Vozar, 25 years Gene & Bernadette Bickwermert, 57 Wayne & Mary Gordon, 63 years Brian & June Head, 25 years St. Paul, Leitchfield years Joseph & Doris Niehaus, 25 years Joseph & Mary Lou Blanford, 52 years Alois & Vernon Burkhead, 55 years Melvin & Eleanor Wathen, 52 years St. Thomas More, Paducah Thomas & Joanne Castlen, 58 years St. Paul, Princeton Richard & Betty Greenwell, 56 years Frank & Rose Freiseis, 40 years Jack & Margie Clark, 55 years George & Carmen Richardville, 53 years St. Rose, Cloverport Michael & Ann Wurth, 40 years David & Patricia Hamilton, 52 years Larry & Margaret Osting, 65 years James & Mary Jo Carter, 54 years Ed & Pat Kortz, 52 years Kenneth & Wilma Jones, 55 years Tommy & Martha Stewart, 40 years Richard & Dorothy Carter, 55 years St. William, Knottsville George & Margaret Terry, 58 years St. Peter, Waverly Merl & Marty Kannapel, 58 years Harry & Betty Pedley, 56 years Precious Blood, Owensboro Anthony & Betty Wolfe, 25 years Charles & Louise Roach, 56 years Edward & Judy Bertke, 40 years Claude & Mary Evans, 51 years Mark & Cherry Wolfe, 25 years Harold & Libby Osborne, 51 years Marvin & Josephine Boling, 40 years Steve & Kathy Phillips, 25 years St. Pius X, Owensboro St. Stephen, Cadiz Roger & Paula Morris, 25 years Sacred Heart, Waverly Stan & Connie Bellamy, 25 years Richard & Lolita Krusinski, 55 years Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro Donald & Ellen Buckman, 50 years Robert & Madonna Babb, 25 years Alfred & Nancy Eble, 51 years Richard & Maudwena Holland, 54 years St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph Joe & Sally Brooks, 25 years Richard & Marlene Goll, 50 years Sts. Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville Michael & Faye Riney, 40 years Nick & Carolyn Howard, 25 years St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro Bill & Kathryn Whittinghill, 56 years Douglas & Benola Dant, 54 years James & Donna Kelley, 25 years Charles & Donna Beaven, 40 years Phillip & Ruby Carsone, 50 years St. Ann, Morganfield 42 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 Una Familia Hispana Sigue de la página 43 (Continued from page 43) A Latino Family joven nos anima a seguir adelante en la fe. El padre está haciendo bastante por nuestra “When I pray in Spanish, I feel it more vividly… we experience it better when we pray comunidad.” in Spanish,” says Lily. El padre Thomas por ahora esta aprendiendo pronunciación en español para eventu- Several years ago, the Schmidts learned about Saints Peter and Paul parish in Hop- almente presidir Misa en español cada domingo. Los Schmidts por otra parte, planean kinsville and started attending Mass there. “Several years ago, we started to have Mass abrir una librería católica con recursos en inglés y español. “Queremos que la gente, in Spanish once a month,” recalls Carl. “I remember one time the priest celebrated Mass especialmente los hispanos aprenda mas sobre la fe católica. Queremos que la vivan for the four of us… it was us and our two children. However, we were happy we were más para que conozcan mejor acerca de nuestro Padre misericordioso y nuestra Santa able to praise the Lord in our native language.” Madre Maria,” concluye Lily. Indeed, actions speak louder than words. The Schmidts are a real testimony of their love for God and their service to the community. Saints Peter and Paul parish in Hop- kinsville established the office for the Hispanic Ministry three months ago, with which the Schmidts collaborate through different ministries and participation in events. For Spanish Mass, Lily is a lector and Carl is a Eucharistic minister. Emmanuel and Celeste are altar servers. Lily is also the treasurer of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Committee. A Story of Faith Translation of article, “Una Historia de Fe”, page 47 this issue, by Paul W. Witte, They also direct and design La Viña, which is the parish’s monthly Spanish newspaper. St. Susan Church, Elkton, Kentucky Every Sunday they visit the Blessed Sacrament for an hour, which they find powerful The simple faith and dedication to their family of Don Leobardo and his wife Carmen and energizing to start a new week. really impress me. They are Mexicans and, what’s more, Zapotec Indians, meaning that With the birth of the Hispanic ministry office at Saints Peter and Paul’s, the Schmidts they derive from a rich, preColombian culture. They may not be educated persons, but express their joys and hopes, “We are so happy to see the Catholic Hispanic community their religious and cultural traditions hold them up and give them an amazing depth. growing in this city. Our dream is to see the church packed because I know there are a They are rich despite their poverty. lot of Latinos in the area,” says Carl. In fact, there are about one thousand Latinos in Doña Carmen does not speak Spanish, only her native language, but her Christian Hopkinsville, out of which, only one hundred attend Spanish Mass every first Sunday devotion is nevertheless obvious. Leobardo speaks Spanish pretty well but it’s a simple of each month. They also hope to practice the devotions and traditions at the parish that speech. Despite his simple country talk, he is able to express himself when it comes to they grew up with in Latin America. “I would like to see processions and patron saint his faith in Christ. Both of them, however, need no words to express themselves; Peace feasts. For example, I have a special affection to Our Lady of Sorrows and in Panama, and joy are reflected on their faces which always provide ready smiles. we would take her image out in a procession around the city during her feast. As Lati- A little over a year ago they left their home in San Pedro Osoaltepec, Oaxaca, Mexico nos, we have different ways to practice our faith and I would like to see that happening because they had received disconcerting news about a son. Their son needed them so more often at Saints Peter and Paul,” says Lily, who is also grateful to have father John Leobardo and Carmen left their farm to go to his aid. Without thought of themselves, they Thomas as her pastor. “Padre John has shown his interest and love for the Hispanic left to live and work in a new land under very bad conditions. They didn’t live in a fancy community. He is always present with us and his smile and young spirit encourages us house in Mexico but they lived well enough though simply. You don’t need a lot to live to keep the faith. Padre is doing a lot for our community.” on in the country nor do you have to worry about the cold in the state of Oaxaca. They Father John Thomas is learning Spanish pronunciation to eventually preside Spanish arrived in Kentucky in the summer but winter arrived in short order and the dilapidated Mass every Sunday. The Schmidts, on the other hand, are planning to open a Catholic trailer they lived in didn’t protect them very well from the elements. Getting up there bookstore with resources in both Spanish and English. “We want people, especially in years, they had to work hard in the tobacco fields in order to survive and during the Latinos, to learn more about our rich Catholic faith. We want them to live it more so that winter they suffered hard times for lack of work. they can know better about our merciful Father and our Holy Mother Mary,” concludes While they struggled to live, they concerned themselves about their son and for other Lily. members of their clan who had immigrated to the States. Don Leobardo spoke frequently to them about the Catholic faith and urged them to go to mass and to live their Catholic faith. He surprised me when he began preaching the gospel in charismatic style having Vocation Conference Focuses on apparently had some deep experience in his relationship with God. He didn’t hesitate to speak the truth of the gospel and his knowledge not only of biblical facts but even of their meaning surprised me. Fidelity and Hope Once word arrived of the death of a family member in Mexico. Don Leobardo called together all of his people who lived in south Kentucky and north Tennessee. Some fifty From September 9-13, 2004, Sister Pam Mueller persons came together to pray the rosary and to participate in mass to remember their of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph joined deceased family member. Don Leobardo and Doña Carmen represent the good values over 500 vocation ministers and accompanying of Hispanics who have immigrated to the United States. Unfortunately there are many community members for the National Religious young people in the United States without roots, traditional roots they left in Mexico Vocation Conference’s biennial convocation in with parents and grandparents, roots that are necessary to promote the faith among young Chicago, Illinois. The theme of the convocation people. was “Fidelity to Jesus: A Paradigm of Hope.” Thank God for persons like Don Leobardo and Doña Carmen. May the situation of The National Religious Vocation Conference economic inequality that causes families to be separated change quickly. (NRVC) is a professional organization of men and women committed to the fostering and discernment of vocations, particularly to the religious life. The Child Adoption Information Fair organization provides support, resources, and in- Towne Square Mall , Owensboro , Oct. 30th, 10am-4pm service opportunities for those persons engaged in Information on domestic & international adoption of children. vocation ministry for religious orders of sisters, Sister Pam Mueller, O.S.U. Agencies will include: Catholic Charities (domestic) , Mary Kendall Adoption brothers, and priests. This year’s convocation Program (domestic & international), Kentucky Adoption Services (international) , aimed to help vocation ministers refocus on their hope for the future of vocations Cabinent for Community Based Services (Kentucky’s waiting children) , Bethany’s commitment to Jesus as the foundation of their to the religious life. Hope (grants for international special needs children). http://www.nacac.org/resourc- ministry. The convocation presentations also es_adoptionmonth.html sought to nourish within those gathered a sense of Celebraciones Dominicales Sigue de la página 44 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 43 - casos cuando una comunidad parroquial de fieles se reunirá para observar Domingo Para leer del púlpito el 18-19 Septiembre 2004 sin un sacerdote presente y sin la celebración de la Misa. Cuando un sacerdote no esté Estimados Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo, disponible en una Misa por enfermedad, estando afuera por un retiro o vacaciones, Hemos sido muy bendecido en nuestra diócesis con el número de sacerdotes dedicados aquel sacerdote, después de hacer cada esfuerzo razonable para encontrar a un sustituto, que han contestado la llamada de Dios a servir. Estoy muy contento con los esfuerzos pueda tener ninguna otra opción aparte de proveer para una Celebración Dominical en que se han hecho para asegurar que continuaremos tener sacerdotes para servir a la gente la Ausencia de un Presbítero. de esta diócesis en el futuro. Debe ser anotado y enfatizado que la celebración de la Eucaristía está siempre en el Incluido en aquellos esfuerzos son los siguientes: En Junio, P. Andy Garner empezó a centro de nuestra observancia Dominical. Es el evento y acción central para nuestras servir como el director vocacional para la diócesis de Owensboro. Con ninguna oblig- comunidades de la fe Católica Cristiana. Nunca puede ser una sustitución adecuada para ación regular de una parroquia, P. Andy podrá dedicar mucho de su tiempo solamente la celebración completa de la Eucaristía en nuestras parroquias. Cuando un sacerdote al ministerio vocacional. Está entre de mis prioridades mas elevadas que hacemos todo no está disponible para celebrar la Misa para una comunidad parroquial en particular, la lo posible para animar vocaciones al sacerdocio. primera opción será que la gente de aquella parroquia viajen a una parroquia vecina para Muy ciertamente incluido en este esfuerzo es la oración. He incluido una intención la celebración de la Misa. Si esto no es una consideración práctica y será muy difícil para vocaciones en mi oración diaria por mucho tiempo y he animado a todos nuestros para los fieles de aquella parroquia, el siguiente alternativo es reunir a la comunidad sacerdotes hacer lo mismo. Les animo a ustedes también, rezar cada día que Dios nos parroquial para una Liturgia de la Palabra. Cuando un sacerdote no pueda estar presente enviara los sacerdotes que necesitamos. para la celebración de la Misa, es todavía muy importante que la comunidad parroquial La realidad con que nos estamos enfrentando en nuestra diócesis, y en cada diócesis se reúna para celebrar la resurrección del Señor. por toda la nación, es una disminución sostenida en el número de sacerdotes. En el Todavía es mi prioridad proveer a cada Católico de esta diócesis con la oportunidad pasado, si un pastor no podía celebrar la misa en su parroquia durante un fin de semana, de participar en la celebración de la Misa cada domingo. Continuaremos explorar todas había una fuente de sacerdotes que podían sustituir cuando necesario: por ejemplo, de las posibilidades, incluyendo la posibilidad de cambios en el horario de Misas cada diferentes congregaciones religiosas, sacerdotes jubilados, capellanes y sacerdotes de domingo y una reducción en el número de las Misas ofrecidas a través de la diócesis. las oficinas diocesanas. Durantes las siguientes cuatro semanas, recibirán más información en los boletines Hoy, sin embargo, la mayoría de los sacerdotes que están disponibles están sirviendo sobre las Celebraciones Dominicales en la Ausencia de un Presbítero: cuando se puede en parroquias para cubrir el horario de misas ya existentes. Solo hay dos o tres sac- tener una, que forma toman, quién puede guiarlas, etc. erdotes que están dispuestos para cubrir las misas de los fines de semanas en el caso Esto es un tiempo desafiante para nuestra diócesis y para la Iglesia Católica en todo de emergencia o para proveer ayuda durante el retiro o las vacaciones del pastor. Esta los EEUU. Otra vez, les pido, que se reúnan conmigo en rezar para la aumentación de tendencia solo empeorará mientras más sacerdotes se jubilen, los jubilados debilitan y vocaciones al sacerdocio. Mantengo a todos ustedes en mis oraciones y pido que oren los demás sacerdotes están extendidos aun más. por mi también. La triste realidad es que ya no podemos contar con los sustitutos porque, por todos Sinceramente en Cristo, intentos y propósitos, simplemente no hay. Y esta es la dura realidad en casi cada diócesis +S.E.R. Monseñor Juan J. McRaith, Obispo de Owensboro a través de los EEUU. Por eso, debemos estar preparados para la realidad de “Domingos sin Sacerdotes” Una Familia Hispana Sigue de la página 39 A Latino Family that loves God necesitan rezar en su lenguaje natal: “Cuando rezo en español lo siento mas vivo… lo vivimos mejor cuando rezamos en español,” dice Lily. and serves the community Hace algunos años los Schmidts supieron de la parroquia San Pedro y San Pablo en Hop- By Byron Macias – Director of Hispanic Ministry of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish kinsville y empezaron a atender Misa allí. “Hace algunos años empezamos a tener Misa en HOPKINSVILLE,Ky. - It is said that actions speak louder than words. In our journey español una vez al mes,” recuerda Carl. “Recuerdo que una vez el padre tuvo que celebrar through life we are fortunate to meet people whose testimony really says a lot. It is Misa para nosotros cuatro… solamente estábamos nosotros dos y nuestros dos hijos. De to- especially great to come across people whose deeds and words reflect the deeds and dos modos, nos dio mucha alegría saber que pudimos alabar a Dios en nuestro idioma natal.” words of Jesus. This is the case of Carl and Lily Schmidt. Claro que las acciones valen más que mil palabras. Los Schmidts son el testimonio The Schmidts came to the United States (to Hopkinsville, KY) about 10 years ago de su amor a Dios y el servicio para la comunidad. La parroquia San Pedro y San Pablo from Panama. Carl was in the military serving in Panama, Europe and the States. Lily estableció la oficina del ministerio hispano local hace tres meses y los Schmidts han takes care of the house and their two children, Celeste (11) and Emanuel (6). Although venido colaborando en varios ministerios y participación en diferentes eventos. Para this family has gone through a lot of situations and particular circumstances, they have la Misa en español, Lily es la lectora y Carl es un ministro eucarístico. Emanuel y always had two priorities in their life: their faith in God and their service to the Catholic Celeste son monaguillos. Lily también es la tesorera del Comité Guadalupano. Juntos Church. “By the time Emanuel was born, I lost my job. The bank took away our car Carl y Lily también dirigen y diagraman La Viña, el cual es el periódico parroquial en because we could not afford the loan payments and in this town it is difficult to move español. Cada domingo visitan al Santísimo por una hora lo cual consideran impactante around unless you have a car. Yet, the only One who kept us together and gave us hope to y energizante para empezar una nueva semana. keep it up was God. We never lost our hope. I was about to despair; yet I never gave up Con el nacimiento del ministerio hispano en la parroquia San Pedro y San Pablo, los my hope and faith. We knew that we were going to make it through,” says Carl. “Then, Schmidts expresan sus alegrías y esperanzas. “Estamos contentos de ver crecer a la things started to get better and we were even able to recuperate our very car back. That comunidad católica hispana en esta ciudad. Nuestro sueño es ver la iglesia llena ya que was a sign of God’s compassion to us.” se que hay muchos latinos en el área,” dice Carl. De hecho, hay cerca de mil Latinos Indeed, the Schmidts would always practice their prayer and devotions at home, and en Hopkinsville de los cuales solamente cien vienen a la Misa en español cada primer would find ways to go to Sunday Mass. By that time, they had to go to Spanish Mass at domingo de mes. Ellos también esperan poder practicar en la parroquia las devociones y Immaculate Conception parish in Clarksville, TN. “It would take us up to 45 minutes tradiciones con las cuales ellos crecieron en América Latina. “Quisiera ver procesiones to get to the parish for Mass but it was worth it,” says Lily. Immediately, they offered to y fiestas patronales. Por ejemplo, yo tengo una devoción especial a Maria Dolorosa y volunteer at the parish, ending up as the coordinators of the Hispanic ministry. “In the en Panamá nosotros llevábamos a su imagen en procesión por la ciudad durante su día. beginning, I took care of the Lectors,” says Lily, “as Carl would be working with the Como latinos, tenemos maneras diferentes de practicar nuestra fe y quisiera ver que eso Eucharist Ministers.” Eventually, they became in charge of the Spanish bulletin, trans- pase mas seguido en San Pedro y San Pablo,” dice Lily quien está también agradecida lations, baptismal classes and social services. “We did all of this because we ourselves por tener al padre John Thomas como su párroco. “El padre John ha mostrado interés y experienced that need to practice our faith in Spanish.” Even though the Schmidts are amor para con la comunidad hispana. Siempre está con nosotros y su sonrisa y espíritu fluent in English and German, they felt they needed to worship in their native language: Sigue en la página 42 Continued on page 42 44 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 bre es el mes en el que celebramos la fiesta de nuestro sagrado rosario y damos una Celebrando la vida, las misiones y a nuestra madre Maria en octubre atención especial a nuestra Santa Madre. Nos unimos a nuestro Santo Padre en el Mis queridos amigos, El asunto importante es estar conscientes objetivo de cambiar nuestro propio país y El mes de octubre siempre es especial para todos los de cualquier falta de respeto que nosotros mundo de una cultura de la muerte a una católicos y para aquellos que comparten la posición podamos mostrar a nuestros hermanos cultura de la vida. Obviamente, la forma católica de la VIDA. Los obispos de los Estados Unidos y hermanas. Esto significa que siempre de comenzar es con la oración. Quisiera han designado octubre como el mes para dar especial comencemos observando nuestras propias sugerirles que cada uno de nosotros haga- tributo al Respeto a la Vida. acciones en los asuntos de la vida. También mos una reflexión especial para hacer el Existen muchas declaraciones y artículos escritos significa que nosotros debemos ayudar a rosario una parte de nuestra vida de oración acerca de la VIDA desde que la Conferencia de Obispos otros a que se den cuenta de cualquier falta durante el mes del Respeto a la Vida. (Esto aprobó una resolución estableciendo el Programa de de respeto que ellos puedan perpetuar o que no es para sugerir que no deberíamos de Respeto a la Vida en noviembre de 1972. les cueste trabajo vencer. Lo importante ver siempre el rosario como una oración Me gustaría compartir con ustedes los objetivos de de esto para mi, es mantener el respeto a especial.) este programa. la vida, es vivir teniendo presente el Gran La Diócesis tendrá dos eventos que lla- Objetivos del Programa de Respeto a la Vida: Mandamiento -de amar a Dios y amar a marán nuestra atención, estos serán para 1. Proclamar la santidad y el valor de la vida otros como Jesús nos ama a nosotros. Maria y el Rosario. Habrá una Confer- humana como un regalo de Dios y la fundación de la El mes de octubre, es también, el mes encia Mariana anual especial en el fin dignidad humana. en que celebramos el Domingo de Misión. de semana del 3 de octubre, que será 2. Oposición y separación total con todo aquello Este año será celebrado en el fin de semana celebrada en el Riverpark Center en Owens- que destruye y pone en peligro la vida humana. del 24 de octubre. Hay una colecta especial Most Reverend John J. boro, así como un Congreso Mariano que 3. Corregir esas situaciones que reducen la vida en este domingo que va principalmente a McRaith, D.D. se llevará acabo en la Capilla Mariana misma o limitan el propio placer de la vida. los Catholic Relief Services (Caritas Inter- Bishop of Owensboro, Ken- en la Parroquia de San José en Bowling 4. Apoyar o promover el desarrollo de cualquier nationalis). Las Caritas es una agencia de la tucky Green el 17 de octubre. actividad que nutra, alimente o mantenga el apropiado Iglesia Católica en los Estados Unidos que Reunámonos entonces para disfrutar placer de la vida. extiende la mano a muchas de esas personas juntos como diócesis en la oración para 5. Poner énfasis en la promoción de cualquier cosa que cumpla con las necesidades que sufren la falta de respeto por la vida Maria -la Madre de Jesús y nuestra Madre- y de la familia y los individuos. alrededor del mundo. Dar una donación a que cada uno de nosotros hagamos todo el El Programa de Respeto a la Vida es el medio primario de educación para el Plan Caritas es una manera concreta para que esfuerzo posible para asegurarnos que todos Pastoral de las actividades de Pro-Vida -un plan aprobado por los obispos primero en todos nosotros participemos en traer la los hijos de Dios son tratados con respeto. 1975, reafirmado por ellos en 1985 y reafirmado una vez más en 2001. El Plan para justicia a un mundo que carece de ella en Dios nos ama a todos y nosotros debemos las Actividades de Pro-Vida nos ha tomado en cada aspecto de nuestras vidas, desde muchas maneras y en muchos lugares. amarnos los unos a los otros. Solamente el momento de la concepción hasta la muerte natural. No es necesario decir que hay La oficina de Caritas trabaja con los más cuando un profundo respeto a Dios y de los muchas cosas que afectan la vida durante el tiempo que el Señor les permite a los hijos pobres del mundo, para ayudarlos a obtener unos a los otros se convierte en una parte de Dios vivir en esta tierra. las necesidades primarias de vida como lo esencial de nuestra vida religiosa es cuando Existe una gran tentación para todos nosotros en centrarse en un aspecto de la vida o son comida, casa, educación, etc. Espero tenemos la esperanza que toda VIDA será en otro. Mientras nosotros podemos estar atraídos en un aspecto de la vida y podemos que ustedes sean generosos con esta colecta, respetada. llegar a envolvernos en ese aspecto, nunca deberíamos de ignorar el increíble número de porque es una forma muy real de construir Sinceramente en Cristo, asuntos que tienen que ver con el respeto a la vida, que se presentan a través del tiempo un mundo donde todos sean respetados de vida de una persona. Mientras, ciertamente, algunos aspectos son mas apremiantes como hijos de Dios. que otros, todos los aspectos de la calidad de vida son importantes -especialmente im- Finalmente, quiero decirles que octu- portantes para aquellos que han sido mas afectados por la falta de respeto del que han sido objeto. Celebraciones Dominicales en la Ausencia de El asunto acerca de la vida que tiene la mayor atención es el aborto y esto justamente porque sin vida, todos los otros asuntos llegan a ser discutibles. Debemos recordar que un Presbítero en la Diócesis de Owensboro, Ky. nuestro Santo Padre, el Papa Juan Pablo II, dijo en una carta hace algunos años que “En Mis queridos amigos, la Vocación y en la Misión de los fieles laicos en la Iglesia y en el Mundo” Christifideles( Durante el fin de semana de 18-19 de septiembre, pastores en toda la diócesis leyeron Laici) y como yo cito, “Por encima de todo, la protesta común la cual es justamente del púlpito una carta del Monseñor McRaith sobre Las Celebraciones Dominicales en hecha de parte de los derechos humanos- por ejemplo, el derecho a la salud, la casa, el la Ausencia de un Presbítero. trabajo, la familia, la cultura- es falso e ilusorio si el derecho a la vida, el mas básico y Han sido casos en nuestra diócesis cuando no había un sacerdote disponible para presidir fundamental de los derechos y la condición para todos los otros derechos personales, no la Misa para una parroquia en particular. Dado que nuestro presbítero está envejeciendo es defendido con la máxima determinación.” Con eso en mente, yo los aliento fuertemente y sus números están disminuyendo, ciertamente habrán muchos casos más. a que continúen haciendo todo lo que puedan para terminar con el aborto. Mucho se ha Cuando un pastor esté afuera de su parroquia por enfermedad, vacación, etc. y no escrito acerca de esta cuestión y muchas actividades se han centrado sobre este asunto. sacerdote sustituto esté disponible, el próximo alternativo será pedir a los fieles de aquella Yo rezo para que ustedes tomen seriamente cada oportunidad para compartir con la parroquia viajar a otra parroquia para la celebración de la Eucaristía. Si la distancia a gente que la vida comienza en el momento de la concepción y que cada vida debe ser otra parroquia es bastante que será muy difícil para los fieles, el pastor puede proveer protegida y respetada hasta el momento de la muerte natural. para una Celebración Dominical en la Ausencia de un Presbítero. Debido a que existen demasiados asuntos de la vida entre la concepción y la muerte, no En tales casos, una persona laica y entrenada, determinada por el obispo guiará la debemos de poner oídos sordos a nadie. No es mi intención enlistar todos, pero podemos comunidad parroquial en la Liturgia de la Palabra. Comunión puede ser distribuida comenzar poniendo atención en nuestra propia familia y buscar si existe alguna falta también si bastante Santísimo Sacramento reservado está en el tabernáculo. de respeto entre los miembros de la familia. Podemos mirar hacia nuestra comunidad. Una Celebración en la Ausencia de un Presbítero nunca puede sustituir para la cel- Podemos buscar en nuestros lugares de trabajo. Podemos ver las leyes de nuestra nación; ebración completa de la Eucaristía, y nunca debe pasar regularmente en ninguna par- podemos ver de que manera nuestra nación trata a otras naciones y a las personas de roquia. Es, sin embargo, un medio de juntar a la comunidad parroquial para celebrar la esas naciones. Resurrección - aun en la ausencia de su sacerdote. Como puede darse cuenta, la lista es larga. El texto completo de la carta del Obispo está incluidoSigue abajo. en la página 43 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October , 2004 Un llamado a la acción efectiva Sigue de la página 46 como de la Orden del Santo Sepulcro. Es una devota esposa y madre de dos niños. en el vestíbulo de la iglesia marcado “Centavos por la vida”. Mediante insertos en el Modelos de programas boletín y un anuncio inicial desde el púlpito, invite a los fieles, especialmente a los niños, Forme una “agrupación” de Nurturing Network (TNN) local a poner sus centavos en el barril cada semana. (¡Contribuciones mayores también son Una agrupación TNN es un grupo activo de voluntarios locales en un área geográfica bienvenidas!) Todas las donaciones deben ser entregadas a su centro local de recursos específica que ofrecen el apoyo práctico más frecuentemente solicitado por madres para el embarazo o para el “Proyecto Gabriel” en su parroquia, por ejemplo. Uno o dos que atraviesan un embarazo no planeado. Un presidente (o coordinador de agrupación) miembros del comité Respetemos la Vida pueden compartir la responsabilidad de colectar comunica esta información a la oficina central de Nurturing Network en donde se regularmente las donaciones, empacar el cambio y obtener un cheque certificado de un mantiene en una base nacional de información. Con frecuencia este grupo “fundador” banco pagadero a la caridad recipiente. Agradezca a los contribuidores frecuentemente es el Comité de Respetemos la Vida en una parroquia particular o en un grupo de 2 ó en notas colocadas en o cerca al barril o en el boletín dominical, que informen el total 3 amigos motivados. Una multitud de recursos impresos y en videos están disponibles acumulado de las contribuciones. Nota: Si la seguridad es un problema, deje el barril sin costo alguno, para apoyar este proceso vitalmente importante en la preparación de en el vestíbulo solamente durante las horas de las Misas del fin de semana. voluntarios. Se enfatiza la importancia de desarrollar un acercamiento a los colegios y Recursos universidades de la localidad. Cualquier persona que necesite apoyo puede llamar gratis Nurturing Network (TNN) Recursos impresos y en videos al 1-800-TNN-4MOM, o pedir ayuda por Internet a www.nurturingnetwork.org. Todos los recursos están disponibles sin costo alguno enviando un email a tnn@ Cómo participar como miembro de una agrupación TNN: nurturingnetwork.org o llamando a la oficina de Desarrollo al 509-493-4026. • Anime a sus amigos, colegas, compañeros de su parroquia, miembros de su familia • TNN - Paquete de información general –Información que ilustra completamente el y otros asociados a apoyar el programa TNN de compasión práctica, ofreciendo opor- programa de servicios compasivos y de apoyo a la vida que ofrece TNN. tunidades de empleo o de educación, servicios médicos, un hogar acogedor, consejos • TNN – Paquete de información para universidades – Información con énfasis en profesionales o una contribución financiera. respuestas a las necesidades específicas de las estudiantes universitarias. • Ofrezca usted misma/o uno de esos recursos prácticos esenciales. • TNN – Paquete para grupos – Guías, material listo para impresión en los medios de • Provea una introducción a un centro para embarazos en crisis (CPC por sus siglas en comunicación, inspiradoras historias y motivadoras ideas para compartir la misión de • la distribución de panfletos de clientes de TNN a un centro de salud de una universidad TNN con posibles miembros con recursos que ofrecer. o clínica local para mujeres y recomiende asesorías que consistentemente incluyan la • Cartelones de 12 x 18 para universidades, parroquias y CPCs que buscan llegar a Nurturing Network como un recurso para mujeres con embarazos no planeados. mujeres universitarias o empleadas que necesiten apoyo y recursos prácticos. • Provea una introducción a administradores de universidades, estudiantes o miembros • Videos inspiradores apropiados para usar en sitios de exhibición en pequeños grupos, de la facultad en su propia Alma Mater o en un colegio cercano. talleres o conferencias. • Anime a los asistentes residentes y a otros dirigentes estudiantiles a que proporcionen • Videos detallados para capacitación sobre agrupaciones y desarrollo universitario. información sobre Nurturing Network en sus respectivos grupos residenciales Materiales impresos adicionales: • Considere cómo la donación planificada de propiedades, inversión o porción de una El Evangelio de la Vida, Papa Juan Pablo II. USCCB, Wash.,D.C. 1995 ($9.95) herencia como un legado viviente puede significar la diferencia para toda la vida de Vivir el Evangelio de la Vida: Reto a los Católicos de Estados Unidos. Declaración muchas madres que lo merecen. de los Obispos Católicos de EE.UU. USCCB. Wash., D.C., 1998 ($3.50) • Continúe rezando por el personal, los voluntarios y todas las madres en crisis que Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities,United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 3211 necesitan de nuestro apoyo para salvar vidas. 4th Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20017-1194 (202) 541-3070, July 15, 2004 Copyright Centavos por la vida © by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pida permiso a su párroco para colocar un barril plástico transparente de 5 galones Pope says as he gets weaker his belief in prayer for peace increas- By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service let ourselves be overcome by fear, which all religions to gather alongside each other always is to be considered a defeat: a defeat VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope John Paul leads us to close in on ourselves and which to pray to God for peace,” he said. “I am of reason and of humanity,” he said. II said that as his physical strength decreases reinforces the selfishness of individuals and even more convinced today. While the his conviction that prayer can bring peace groups.” strength of my body declines, I feel even increases. “In a few days we will remember Fear, he said, must give way to “the more strongly the strength of prayer. “At that terrible Sept. 11, 2001, which brought courage to globalize solidarity and peace,” the center of my worries, I have the beloved death to the heart of the United States,” the particularly in Africa and in Iraq. The Iraqi people upon whom, everyday, I invoke pope said in a message read Sept. 7 at an pope told the Milan meeting, which was from God that peace that men do not know interreligious meeting for peace. sponsored by the Rome-based Community how to give,” he said. Una Historia de Fe “Three years have passed and, unfortu- of Sant’Egidio, that he is as convinced as Pope John Paul said that as anyone from Sigue de la página 47 nately, from that day terrorism seems to ever that religious leaders and believers a war-torn country knows “violence always have increased its threats of destruction,” can make huge contributions to stopping generates violence. War throws open the de los hispanos que han inmigrado a los said the message released by the Vatican war and promoting reconciliation among doors to the abyss of evil.” In war the Estados Unidos. Desafortunadmente hay and read at the meeting in Milan, Italy, by peoples. unthinkable becomes possible and rights muchísimos jóvenes en los Estados Unidos Cardinal Walter Kasper, president of the “I was convinced of it in October 1986 are trampled, he said. “For this reason, war sin sus raices tradicionales, raices que han Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian in Assisi (Italy) when I asked members of dejado en México con los padres y abuelos Unity. que son tan necesarios para promover la fe The pope said there is no doubt that entre los jóvenes. the threat of terrorism must be met with Diocesan Marriage Celebration Gracias a Dios por personas como “firmness and decisiveness in combating Any married couple wanting to celebrate their marriage vows are Don Leobardo y Doña Carmen. Ojalá the death-makers,” yet nations also must invited to attend the annual Diocesan Marriage Celebration with Bishop cambie rápido la situación de inegualdad work to uproot anything that favors the John McRaith at St. Stephen Cathedral on October 31, 2004 at 2:00 pm económica que causa que tantas familias growth of terrorism, particularly “poverty, with a reception following. queden separados. desperation and hollowness of hearts.” Even Please r.s.v.p. To Betty Medley by October 15th at Editor’s Note:English translation of this with terrorist activity increasing around (270) 683-1545 ext 105 story is on page 42. the globe, the pope said, “we must not 46 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 Esta realización fue la causa de que mi vida profesional tomara un cambio súbito hace dos décadas, del confort y la grandiosidad de una suite ejecutiva en el centro de Un llamado a la acción efectiva Sigue de la página 47 Manhattan a la oficina mucho más modesta de fundadora y directora de una caridad internacional. Aunque inicialmente fue necesaria la angustia personal de un aborto a de parecer a muchos. En una civilización en que la verdad objetiva es considerada inal- mitad del primer trimestre para comprender el horror de una muerte prenatal, ha sido canzable o meramente subjetiva, ¿cuánto crédito merece un argumento exclusivamente necesaria la actividad diaria, salvadora de vidas de la Nurturing Network para enseñarme racional? En una cultura en que solamente los “sentimientos” son ampliamente aceptados la importancia primaria de trasladar mi reverencia por toda vida humana a una acción como reales o válidos, un argumento basado exclusivamente en lo que es “correcto y concreta y como la de Cristo. razonable” es improbable que sea persuasivo. No puedo enumerar todo lo que este apostolado significa para mí, pero cuando recu- Los propagandistas de hoy saben cómo atraer al público. Han descubierto que la llave erdo los 16,000 inocentes niños cuya vida física ha salvado y el igual número de madres para abrir la cerrada mente estadounidense –ya sea en periódicos, carteleras o anuncios valerosas cuya vida espiritual y emocional ha alimentado, no puedo imaginar un modo en la televisión– es haciendo emocionalmente atractiva una experiencia personal (por lo más duradero o más significativo de ayudar a “construir la cultura de la vida”. tanto, irrefutable). La popularidad de los programas de “TV realista” y de diálogos por el Simplemente no es suficiente para ningún cristiano decir que somos “pro vida” a no estilo del show de Oprah por encima de noticias más objetivas o programas sobre temas ser que estemos dispuestos a proveer los medios prácticos para alimentarla. No es un específicos, lo demuestra. Hace sentido que si la “verdad” es subjetiva o inalcanzable eslogan pegajoso, sino una convicción sincera vivida cada día en las acciones valerosas y lo que es “bueno” es cuestión de “elección”, parece una terrible pérdida de tiempo y sacrificadas de los 40,000 voluntarios de la Nurturing Network en todo el mundo. pensar seriamente sobre tópicos tan inquietantes como si un aborto termina una vida Un ejemplo de compasión en acción humana. Permítanme ofrecer un ejemplo concreto de los milagros vivientes que vemos cada día Un cambio en énfasis:Intercambiando con nuestra audiencia en donde están — en Nurturing Network. Nuestros clientes dan un nuevo significado a la versión maternal No donde quisiéramos que estuvieran de ser una “muestra de valor” y los miembros de nuestro Nurturing Network son testigos No estoy sugiriendo la necesidad de comprometer o contradecir el sólido apoyo moral del llamado de Cristo a la compasión práctica. y racional de nuestra defensa a toda vida humana. Estoy, sin embargo, recomendando un Janice era una estudiante de segundo año en la Universidad que siempre había hecho importante cambio en el énfasis. Sugiero que imitemos más auténticamente a Cristo no bien las cosas. Una noche en una fiesta de una fraternidad, hizo una mala decisión sin olvidando a quién tratamos de alcanzar. Específicamente, estoy proponiendo un método pensar que un embarazo crítico podría sucederle. Cuando compartió su situación con más creativo para seleccionar las voces, y escoger las palabras, para proclamar nuestra su familia, se aterraron y amenazaron con cortarle todo apoyo económico si no “se verdad. Estoy sugiriendo que escojamos palabras y portavoces que ofrezcan mayor libraba de su problema”. Cuando se negó a hacerlo, le retiraron todo apoyo emocional posibilidad de ser escuchadas. y práctico. Como buenos comunicadores con un mensaje que necesita desesperadamente ser di- Como muchos de nuestros clientes, ella se deprimió y quiso suicidarse. Primero hizo fundido, no tenemos más alternativa que intercambiar con nuestra audiencia en donde se cita para abortar y luego telefoneó a Nurturing Network. Al ofrecerle compasivo ase- encuentra. Debemos alcanzar la mente y el corazón del pueblo norteamericano. Debemos soramiento, una familia amante con quien ella pudo vivir hasta que sus propios padres estar dispuestos a apartarnos de la seguridad y familiaridad de nuestras creencias, valores pudieron perdonar, un doctor cariñoso que atendió su parto sin costo para ella, y ayuda y vocabulario. Es tiempo de aventurarnos “hacia las profundidades” transmitiendo nuestro financiera para que pudiera continuar en la escuela de enfermería, Janice pudo continuar mensaje con palabras y viñetas que expresen mejor las reales y legítimas necesidades protegiendo la vida de su hijo no nacido. Mediante el apoyo diario de nuestro personal de los “últimos” de esa audiencia a quienes somos “llamados” a alcanzar. y miembros que ayudan con sus recursos voluntarios, ella encontró la fortaleza interior Conocer y amar a nuestra audiencia: Alcanzar a los “últimos” para continuar su embarazo poco placentero y se graduó en enfermería casi a la cabeza Conociendo y amando a nuestra audiencia como cualquier comunicador imitador de de su clase. Ella es ahora la feliz madre de una saludable niñita, se ha reconciliado con Cristo es llamado a hacerlo, examinemos si hemos escogido las personas correctas para sus padres, y es la prometida de un joven que la admira como un ejemplo vivo de valor compartir nuestro mensaje. En una cultura en que la mujer con frecuencia ha sido abusada y de amor. por el hombre con aborto forzado, divorcio y abandono, ¿esperaría uno generalmente que Este ejemplo me recuerda una vez más que en todos mis veinte años de aconsejar a un hombre que demanda que una mujer coloque las necesidades de un hijo no nacido literalmente miles de mujeres como Janice, no he recibido una sola llamada en nuestra por encima de las de ella, sea convincente? línea gratuita de vida pidiéndonos debatir la moralidad del aborto. Ni he oído a ninguna Se necesita una nueva voz y un nuevo vocabulario. Debemos concentrarnos más en mujer solicitar una recapitulación de los más convincentes argumentos racionales para presentar conmovedores testimonios personales de mujeres reales que han confrontado continuar un embarazo crítico. En cambio, he oído clamores por comprensión demostrada las penosas consecuencias de vivir en una cultura de la muerte. Permitiendo que se oigan con la oferta de recursos reales y tangibles, que les permita responder al llamado de su sus voces de angustia, se pueden exponer las falsedades que se esconden bajo la retórica corazón maternal y escoger la vida de su hijo no nacido. de “escoger”. Permitiendo que se vean sus lágrimas y se expongan sus corazones rotos, Conclusión será obvio que la mujer “merece algo mejor” que el aborto. Haciendo brillar la luz de Solamente necesito reflexionar sobre las “Marías Magdalenas” contemporáneas que la verdad sobre sus conmovedores testimonios de la vida real se verá claramente que el he tenido la dicha de servir desde la fundación de Nurturing Network hace veinte años aborto pone fin a un corazón que late y además rompe otro. para decir con convicción que vendar heridas profundas y sanar corazones rotos es una ¿Cómo podemos aplicar este cambio sugerido en la estrategia de la comunicación? experiencia intensamente íntima y esencialmente práctica. La simple pero profunda Podríamos invitar a una obstetra/ginecóloga, en vez de a un profesor de ética, a presentar verdad es que no hay un sustituto eficiente o efectivo para las conversaciones privadas, los hechos médicos científicos que muestran por qué la vida comienza en la concep- personales e intensas que se traducen más allá de las palabras en el mensaje más salvador ción. Para presentar el caso de que el aborto es una forma moralmente reprensible de de vida de todos: “Tú eres una hija amada de Dios. No importa los errores que hayas abuso infantil, podríamos mostrar a una madre joven que ha sobrevivido una crisis de hecho o los pecados que hayas cometido, tú eres infinitamente valiosa y preciosa a los gravidez en vez de un criminalista. Para demostrar la realidad del estrés después del ojos de Dios”. aborto, podíamos resaltar la experiencia personal de una trabajadora que sufrió física y Éstas con las sanadoras palabras que ayudarán a construir una genuina y duradera emocionalmente por su aborto, en vez de invitar a hablar a un activista pro-vida. cultura de la vida. Ellas suenan reales y encuentran su camino a casa en todo corazón En esencia, debemos recordar que es la madre en crisis, no el hijo no nacido -no humano herido. Y cuando suficientes voces como las nuestras proclamen esta verdad importa cuán infinitamente valiosa sea realmente su vida- la que tiene el poder y la con genuina compasión y valor inmovible, el amor de Cristo será la levadura en el pan responsabilidad de tomar una decisión de vida o muerte. No podemos darnos el lujo de de la nueva vida que indudablemente “renovará la faz de la tierra.” pasar por alto el hecho de que es a la madre a quien se le pide aceptar las dificultades Mary Cunningham Agee es fundadora y presidenta de Nurturing Network, una or- económicas, la vergüenza social y el sacrificio físico de su embarazo no planeado. Es la ganización nacional de caridad con más de 40.000 miembros que han ofrecido ayuda madre en crisis, mucho más que cualquier otro, quien debe oír palabras compasivas y urgente y práctica a más de 16.000 mujeres con embarazos no planeados. La Sra. Agee creíbles ofertas de ayuda si decide perseverar en el solitario camino de proteger la vida ha sido elegida dos veces por el Almanaque Mundial como una de “las 25 mujeres más de su hijo no nacido. influyentes en los Estados Unidos. La Sra. Agee es miembro tanto de la Orden de Malta Nurturing Network: Compasión en acción Sigue en la página 45 Una Historia de Fe The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004 47 Por Paul Witte, Parróquia de Santa Susana, Misas en Español en la Diócesis / Elkton, Kentucky Don Leobardo y su señora, Carmen, me Masses in Spanish in the Diocese impresionan mucho por su se fe sencilla y Beaver Dam Sunday / Domingo - 3:30 p.m., Rev. Eric Riley dedicación a su familia. Son Mexicanos y Parroquia - Holy Redeemer Parish, 13th & Madison Streets, P.O. Box 106, Beaver Dam, específicamente Zapotecos, lo que quiere KY 42320. Contacto: Hermana Luisa Bickett Tel 270/274-3414 [email protected] decir que provienen de una cultura rica Bowling Green Sunday / Domingo - 6 p.m., Rev. Stan Puryear precolombiana. Aunque no son personas Parroquia San José - St. Joseph Parish, 434 Church Street, Bowling Green KY 42101. educadas, sus tradiciones religiosas y Contacto: Vanessa Arguello Tel 270/842-2525 culturales los sostienen, dándoles una Elkton Sunday / Domingo 12:30 p.m., Rev. Frank Ruff, espiritualidad profunda. Son ricos apesar St. Susan Church, Elkton, Ky. Parroquia - St. Susan Parish, 221 Allensville St., P.O. Box 788, Elkton, KY 42220- de su pobreza. tos, ellos tuvieron que trabajar duro en los 0788. Doña Carmen no habla el español, sólo campos de tabaco para poder sobrevivir y Contacto: Paul Witte Tel 270/265-5263 [email protected] su idioma indígena, pero su devoción cris- durante el invierno aguantaron escasez por Henderson 2nd&4th Sunday of each month/2da&4ta Domingo de cada mes - 2 tiana es muy evidente. Don Leobardo habla falta de trabajo. p.m., Rev. Jason McClure Parroquia - Holy Name Parish, 511 2nd St., Henderson, bastante bien el español pero es una habla Mientras luchaban para vivir, se preocu- KY 42420. sencilla. Apesar de su vocabulario sencillo paban por su hijo y por otros miembros de Contacto: Padre Jason Tel 270/826-2096. [email protected] de campesino, el se puede expresar acerca su clan que habían inmigrado a los Estados. Hopkinsville 1st Sunday of each month/1er Domingo de cada mes - 4pm de su fe en Cristo. Se expresan los dos, sin Don Leobardo les hablaba frecuentemente Parroquia San Pedro y San Pablo - Sts. Peter & Paul Church , embargo, sin necesidad de usar palabras. acerca de la fe católica y los urgía a todos 902 East 9th Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. Sus caras lucen tranquilidad y gozo y la que asistieran en misa y que vivieran su fe Contacto: Byron Macías Tel 270/885-8522 Cel 270/484-0131 sonrisa siempre brota en ellas. católica. Me sorprendió cuando comenzó a Página web: www.ministeriohispanospp.org Hace un poco más de un año ellos salieron predicar el evangelio en forma carismática, Mayfield Sunday / Domingo 2 p.m., Rev. John Thomas de su hogar en San Francisco Osoaltepec, pues aparentamente el había experimentado Parroquia San José - St. Joseph Parish, 702 West Broadway, Mayfield KY 42066. Oaxaca, México porque habían oido no- algo profundo en cuanto a su relación con Contacto: La Hermana Beatríz Tel 270/247-2843 ticia desconcertante acerca de un hijo. El Dios. El no vacilaba para hablar la verdad Morgantown Sunday / Domingo - 2 p.m., Rev. Eric Riley hijo los necesitaba y entonces Leobardo y del evengelio y su conocimiento no sólo de Parroquia Santa Trinidad - Holy Trinity Parish, 766 Logansport Rd., Morgantown, KY Carmen dejaron su ranchito en el campo hechos bíblicos sino también del significado 42261 para darle socorro a él. Sin pensar de sí de la Palabra de Dios me sorprendió. Contacto: La Hermana Colette Tel 270/526-7496 [email protected] mismos salieron para vivir y trabajar en una Un vez llegó la noticia de que un pariente Owensboro Sunday / Domingo - 12:00p.m., Rev. Brian Roby, tierra nueva bajo condiciones muy malas. había muerto en México. Don Leobardo Parroquia Santos José y Pablo - Sts. Joseph & Paul Parish, 609 East 4th Street, Owens- En México no vivían en una casa de lujo, reunió a casi todo su gente que vive en el sur boro, KY 42301. Tel. 270/683-5641 pero vivían bien aunque secillamente. En de Kentucky y el norte de Tennessee. Unos Contact: Sr. Fran Wilhelm/La Hermana Panchita Tel 270/683-2541 el campo, no se necesita mucho y en el cincuenta personas se reunieron para rezar Paducah Sunday / Domingo - 3 p.m., Rev. Pat Reynolds estado de Oaxaca tampoco no se tenía que el rosario y participar en misa para recordar Parroquia - St. Thomas More Parish, 5645 Blandville Road, Paducah, KY 42001- preocupar por el frio. Llegaron a Kentucky a su pariente muerto. Don Leobardo y Doña 8722. en el verano pero pronto llegó el invierno Carmen representan los valores buenos Contacto: La hermana Isabél Tel 270-534-9000 [email protected] y la trailer arruinada en que vivían no los Russellville Sunday / Domingo - 8 a.m. (En Inglés) , Rev. Glenn Jarman Sigue en la página 45 protegía contra el tiempo malo. Ya vieji- Parroquia Sagrado Corazón - Sacred Heart Parish, 296 West 6th Street, Russellville, KY 42276-1495. Tel 270/726-6963. Un llamado a la acción efectiva Sigue de la página 48 Sebree Sunday/ Domingo - 2:30 p.m. Parroquia - St. Michael Parish, 57 Watkins Road, P.O. Box 705, Sebree, KY 42455 Jesús alimentó las masas con unos pocos panes y peces, hay muchas más ocasiones en Contact: Brother Ken Grondin, Tel 270/835-2584 que sanó a un leproso, curó a un ciego y perdonó los pecados a un pecador específico. Sigue de la página 48 Repetidamente expresó su amor mediante acciones concretas y tangibles. Rehusó man- Patti Murphy tener una prudente distancia tanto en palabra como en acción. Al contrario, se acercó y diócesis y proveer dirección basada en modelos nacionales. Actualmente hay Ministerios tocó a una persona sufrida a la vez. Hispanos en Beaver Dam, Bowling Green, Elkton, Henderson, Hopkinsville, Mayfield, Traduzcamos el testimonio de Cristo a nuestra audiencia hoy Morgantown, Owensboro, Paducah, Russellville y Sebree. A los estudiantes de debate se les enseñan tres formas básicas de vencer a su oponente. Actualmente Patti está visitando a cada uno de estos lugares para escuchar específi- Primero, apelar a su razón. Juntando los argumentos racionales más convincentes, un camente qué incluye su ministerio hispano, qué tienen planeado y qué necesitan de la oponente accede a la supremacía de la lógica. Segundo, apelar a su moralidad. Pre- oficina diocesana. Algunas de las necesidades que Patti ha visto en sus visitas son una sentando los principios éticos más irrefutables, un oponente concede la superioridad escasez de sacerdotes hispanohablantes para ofrecer los sacramentos regularmente, la de un imperativo moral. Tercero, apelar a sus emociones. Compartiendo experiencias falta de recursos para proveer el desarrollo de líderes hispanos y formación de la fe personales conmovedoras, un oponente sucumbe ante la preeminencia de los sentimientos en las parroquias, y una laguna en los servicios proveídos por las agencias de servicio de compasión (amor) o ira (justicia) social para los miembros hispanos de la comunidad. Consideremos cómo estas reglas fundamentales del debate pueden aplicarse a nuestra El Obispo John McRaith, comentó sobre la aceptación de Patti del trabajo de Directora tarea de exponer el daño que el aborto ha causado a nuestra sociedad en general y a las de Ministerio Hispano para la diócesis. “Nuestra diócesis es muy afortunada por tener a mujeres en particular. Al hacerlo, podríamos preguntarnos cuál de estos tres instrumentos Patti trabajando en la Oficina de Ministerio Hispano. Damos la bienvenida a Patti con sería más efectivo para convencer a nuestra cultura hoy Comenzamos con una simple su compromiso de servir al pueblo de Dios, y para ayudarnos dar la bienvenida a las pregunta: “¿Pueden los argumentos extraídos de nuestra confortable zona de razon- personas de otras culturas a nuestra diócesis en cada manera posible. Sabemos que Patti amiento y moralidad cumplir la tarea?” En una sociedad en que los estándares morales se enterará de lo que está pasando en las varias áreas de nuestra diócesis y encontrará se descartan como cuestión de opinión personal, defender la vida humana basándonos la manera para ayudar en todo lo que podamos.” en la proscripción del quinto mandamiento “No matarásSigue “ posiblemente en la página no hará 46 cambiar 48 The Western Kentucky Catholic, October, 2004

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Volumen 31, Número 8 La Diócesis Católica Romana de Owensboro, Kentucky Octubre, 2004

Patti Murphy Acepta la Posición como La Un llamado a la acción efectiva: Cuando ac- Primera Directora Diocesana de Tiempo tuar correctamente no es suficiente Nota del Redactor: El Programa de Respe- Completo para Ministerios Hispanos tar La Vida del USCCB empieza de nuevo Por Mel Howard cada año en el domingo de Respetar La Patricia Murphy nació en el noreste en el Vida, el primer domingo en octubre. El estado de Maine y se mudó a Owensboro, programa es destacado en las liturgias KY cuando tenía 13 años porque su madre, y con eventos especiales. El Secretari- Cathy Nelson, fue traslada por su trabajo ado de Actividades Pro-Vida del USCCB con Scott Paper. Patti se graduó de Ow- publica un paquete cada año para llamar ensboro Catholic High School y después de la atención a los asuntos numerosos de La Universidad de San Luis, Missouri. la vida humana. Cada paquete contiene Patti ha participado en misiones de corto información sobre asuntos actuales, sug- plazo a Venezuela, Honduras, Guatemala erencias de programas, recursos litúrgicos y México y pasó un año como voluntaria y imágenes. También puede contener ora- en Durán (Guayaquil), Ecuador. Tiene dominio del español y en el futuro quiere ciones diarias y escritos para los boletines vivir en Latinoamérica, específicamente de las parroquias. Publicado en folleto Ecuador, y trabajar como una piloto de una de 1972 a 1992 y en paquete desde 1993, ambulancia-aérea. estos materiales ayudan especialmente a Cuando Patti regresó a Owensboro en los sacerdotes, grupos de la parroquia y 2003, para estar presente a su pequeña otras organizaciones. hermana Elizabeth,7, empezó a estar in- Los artículos aquí en Español y volucrada en Ministerio Hispano a través Inglés son de una serie de artículos del de sus amistades con Lee Franey, La Programa de Respetar La Vida 2004-2005 Hermana Larraine Lauter y La Hermana de los Obispos de los EE.UU.. Describe Panchita. Patti trabajó de tiempo parcial una manera de ser “para la vida” y hacer en el Centro Latino y después pasó a ser la método de comunicación contra la piedra Patti Murphy es la nueva directora directora de educación adulta de La Plaza algo para ayudar a los demás también ser de toque del mayor comunicador, maestro de la Oficina de Ministerio Hispano - Centro Comunitario de Inmigrantes con para la vida. y sanador de todos los tiempos. Cristo nos de la Diócesis de Owensboro. Foto del La Hermana Larraine. Por Mary Cunningham Agee enseñó a hablar con nuestras acciones tanto Personal. La Oficina de Ministerio Hispano ha En este momento fundamental en la como con nuestras palabras. Nos enseñó existido desde el 1997 bajo la dirección Sureste para el Ministerio Hispano y su historia de nuestra nación, muchos de a mostrar compasión, respeto y amor por del Padre Stan Puryear. Varias parroquias Instituto Pastoral del Sureste (SEPI), Las nosotros luchamos con la cuestión de cómo nuestra audiencia adaptando nuestro men- han formado y contratado personal para Reuniones de los Directores Diocesanos de promover más efectivamente la cultura de saje a sus necesidades y circunstancias los ministerios hispanos y han empezado a Ministerio Hispano en Kentucky y los En- la vida. Aún si recientes victorias legislati- específicas. proveer liturgia y preparación sacramental cuentros de La Provincia de Louisville. vas y resultados de encuestas sugieren que En cada una de sus parábolas, nos en Español. Durante estos años, ha aumen- Adentro de la diócesis de Owensboro, estamos haciendo lo suficiente, es claro muestra cómo envolver a la audiencia en tado la conciencia general de la bendición y Patti quiere trabajar en conjunto con las que estamos lejos de la “civilización del donde están, no en donde preferiríamos que el reto que la presencia hispana trae a nuestra demás Oficinas Diocesanas para ver como amor “ y la “cultura de la vida “ sobre la estuvieran. Cuando hablaba a campesinos, diócesis. Aunque se ha logrado muchas se puede servir mejor a la población his- que el Papa Juan Pablo II habla y escribe se dirigía a ellos en sus términos. Hablaba cosas buenas, el trabajo era demasiado para pana y cuales recursos necesitarán para tan elocuentemente. de arar la tierra y podar las ramas muertas. un director de tiempo parcial que también hacerlo. ¿Por qué nos hemos quedado atrás? La Cuando hablaba a pastores, hablaba de guiar era el pastor de una parroquia grande. El Un proyecto muy importante que espera respuesta es tanto dolorosamente simple el rebaño a un lugar seguro y del gozo de en- Obispo John J. McRaith contrató a Patti de llevar a cabo muy pronto, es crear una red como miedosamente compleja. Puede tener contrar una oveja perdida. Esencialmente, tiempo completo con la expectación de ren- de Voluntarios Bilingües en toda la diócesis, que ver más con falta de comunicación efec- amaba suficientemente a su audiencia para ovar la visión y dirección de la Oficina. que puede ayudar cruzar las barreras de tiva de nuestra parte que con las inteligentes traducir sus verdades a un lenguaje familiar Ella tiene planeado entrar en las redes na- lengua y cultura. Patti será un recurso para estrategias de quienes apoyan la cultura de en Ias circunstancias en que vivían. cionales y regionales para obtener consejo las parroquias con Ministerios Hispanos, la muerte. Notablemente, Jesús dio testimonio de la y dirección para crear una visión y un Plan trabajando para facilitar la comunicación La imitación de Cristo: Escuchemos verdad con sus acciones y casi siempre iba Pastoral Diocesano en Ministerio Hispano. entre los ministros hispanos en toda la el consejo de un idealista práctico dirigidas a un alma especialmente bendita, a Entre ellos están La Oficina Regional del Sigue en la página 47 Comencemos evaluando nuestro modo y la vez. PorSigue cada incidenteen la página milagroso 47 en que