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BY JODI MAGALLANES Ministered with great WARSAW — Praying that it would serve as “a love and care place of salvation and sacraments,” Bishop John M. A tribute to D’Arcy blessed and rededicated Sacred Heart Parish in Warsaw on Sept. 12, after the church and Father Ronald Ramenaden school were both physically expanded in a con- struction project that wrapped up this spring. Page 3 To ease crowding, and at the suggestion of the diocesan committee on art and environment, the entire sanctuary was moved 40 feet to the west dur- ing the 2008-09 construction. Yet further west, a 32- seat chapel was added roughly where an adoration Scott Hahn chapel had stood. A shared tabernacle remains in South Bend between the two. The parish’s namesake in stained glass moved Enthusiastic visit to west as well, as did both sides of the church — cre- ating an alcove on each side of the widened sanctu- St. Catherine of Siena ary, one of which now houses musical instruments Pages 4-5 and the other, altar server seats and a handicap ramp. Pews for 200 additional worshippers were added in the main church area as a result of the enlarge- ment, and four classrooms in the school, which are being utilized as fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade class- Double blessings rooms. A fourth, multipurpose room where art, music and science classes can be held means that Twenty-Something in YA! third grader Rachel Boyle is no longer singing in the school library. Page 9 JODI MAGALLANES “It’s nice to have the extra space for music. She’s Bishop D’Arcy begins the rededication Mass of the church of Sacred Heart Parish in Warsaw in the choir, just sang at the Mass,” Dad Pat Boyle on Sept. 12. The parish amplified the church area, the sanctuary, a chapel and added four said after the rededication Mass. “The kids seem to new classrooms to their school during a reconstruction project that took place in 2008 really be enjoying it.” Gridiron hype through Palm Sunday of 2009. WARSAW, PAGE 3 CYO, ICCL teams battle onward Page 17 of Anniversary couples celebrate YEAR our PRIESTS with special Mass, reception BY MARK WEBER

BY BONNIE ELBERSON another ... love each other as Christ loves BISHOP JOHN his church.” Bishop D’Arcy also reminded his audi- M. D’ARCY FORT WAYNE — Couples observing their ence of the declaration of Pope Benedict 25th or 50th wedding anniversaries this XVI making this the Year for Priests, as it is In the lingo of his favorite year gathered Sunday afternoon for a spe- the 150th anniversary of the death of St. sport, baseball, Bishop cial celebratory Mass at Cathedral of the John Vianney, patron saint of parish priests. Immaculate Conception in downtown Fort He asked couples to reflect on the impor- John M. D’Arcy is now Wayne with Bishop John M. D’Arcy as tant role of priests in their own lives, from pitching in extra innings. presider. Afterwards, they and family mem- the one who officiated at their wedding to bers in attendance enjoyed a reception with those who hear their confessions, dispense Two years ago, he reached the mandatory refreshments, socializing and picture taking sage advice and baptize their children. retirement age for bishops and filed the at the nearby Grand Wayne Center. “There is no holy marriage without The cathedral was filled nearly to capac- priests,” he said. required resignation papers, but so far, ity as Bishop D’Arcy spoke of the love of Finally, an expectant hush filled the there are no announcements regarding the Christ for his people and how that love is cathedral as the anniversary couples were expressed between man and wife. He name of the ninth bishop of this diocese. reminded them, “This Mass is about renew- ing the gift of oneself to God and to one 25/50, PAGE 3 YEAR OF, PAGE 5 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the The beauty of Catholic moral Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy teaching in the area of sexuality

EDITOR: Tim Johnson Dr. Hilgers had long since established the One concerned the pressing moral questions. NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Pope Paul VI Center. He, too, had read In his response, the Holy Father said that in “Humanae Vitae” and took notice, as Dr. the great and difficult moral issues we should Editorial Department Holly was beginning to do, of the requests teach in such a way that people would see that Paul VI had made to scientists and physi- church teaching as attractive and be drawn to PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan NEWS cians to examine this question from a scien- it. A few months later, at lunch with several FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, tific point of view, knowing that morality is other bishops during the “ad limina” visit, I Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, &NOTES also good science and good medicine. Dr. reminded him of what he said, and asked, Elmer J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Holly went to the Pope Paul VI Center for “Holy Father, how do we do this?” The pope Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY further training and became certified as a became very serious. Philosophical. “It is Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister Creighton model medical consultant. necessary to understand the soul of the Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski and There are many methods of Natural woman. All these things which were meant to Family Planning, and Dr. Hilgers has used liberate her; premarital sex, birth control, Deb Wagner A weekend of faith his method to develop the science of abortion. Have they liberated her, or have It all began, as it so often does, in Warsaw, NaProTechnology, which is a set of medical they enslaved her?” The challenge he gave to Business Department the midpoint between our two major cities. and surgical procedures designed to treat the bishops on that lovely sunny day at the BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Our Family Life and Pro-Life Office had infertility in a way that is completely in old mission in California must be taken up. It AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber arranged an extraordinary meeting concern- accord with church teaching and which has a seems the beauty and attractiveness of ing a matter with moral implications, but so much higher success rate than IVF. All of this Catholic moral teaching have only now BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol little noticed. I refer to infertility. Women [email protected] was laid out clearly for us by both Father begun to find a serious hearing among many who hunger to have children and for whatev- Pacholczyk and Dr. Holly. people. We must take up the challenge to er reason, find it difficult to conceive. We Advertising Sales I had the good fortune at being at table share, especially with our young people, the should say men and women, because it is Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) with a woman from St. Pius X Parish, beauty of Catholic moral teaching in the area truly a family matter. Granger, who came in with several others of sexuality and marital life, and the value of (260) 456-2824 Over 100 people came; priests, candidates from that parish. She shared with us the cross Natural Family Planning which respects the Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) for the diaconate, men and women involved in and the pain she had experienced in her law of God and the dignity of the woman. (574) 234-0687 parish ministry, descended on the Ramada Inn. struggle to have a child and how moved she Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY The first speaker was Father Tad Pacholczyk, was, even to tears, that there were so many Chapter two a scientist and theologian, who shared with us present, including outstanding scientists and the ethics and the consequences of in vitro fer- So much for Friday. On Saturday evening, I Published weekly except the fourth pastoral leaders who understood the pain of was at Corpus Christi Parish, South Bend, for Sunday in June, second and fourth tilization — IVF. So many are placed on this not being able to have a child, and were the liturgical installation of Father Daryl weeks in July and August, the first week road with its severe consequences: huge working for people like herself in a way that Rybicki. Despite the conflict of the Notre of September and last week in expenditure of money; morally offensive is sound and moral, and according to the plan Dame-Michigan game, the Mass was well December by the Diocese of Fort methods and sad and frustrating results. There of God; and that treatment for her infertility Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., are over 400,000 frozen embryos in fertility attended and a lovely supper followed. I said to P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. through NaProTechnology was being pursued Father Rybicki that this event was marked by clinics all over the country. He shared both the in a way that was moral and respectful of Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, moral implications and human implications of much joy. So many of the people there knew IN, and additional mailing office. human dignity. Father Daryl from his previous assignments at IVF, and the low success rate. Father Tad Then Lisa Everett, mother of seven, who brought out clearly the distinction between the St. Adalbert, St. Hedwig, St. Matthew, along POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: along with her husband, Fred, has worked with Saint Joseph’s and Marian high schools, Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort child who comes forth, sometimes, from this beside me for over 23 years on so many mat- method who must always be seen as a gift; institutions where he exercised educational Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: ters, spoke and explained the various leadership. It was like a homecoming for him, [email protected]. and the method, which is opposed both to resources and literature, which their depart- church teaching and the natural law, and with and for his dear mother and for the people. So ment was making available to all those in many people thanked me for sending him MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort such terrible consequences. attendance. This was followed by a period of Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) there. He is already well launched, quite happy question and answers. and it was a joy to be with him. 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. A story of courage and faith BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South The next speaker was Dr. Patrick Holly. Open to life Sunday Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- Dr. Holly is a member of St. Vincent de Paul 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. What was especially moving was to real- Off east from my comfortable quarters Parish, Fort Wayne, and the father of seven ize anew the teaching of the church that the children. But what he now shared before this with the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual News deadline is the Monday morning marital union must always be open to life, Adoration to Sacred Heart, Warsaw. This before publication date. Advertising large group of pastoral ministers working and that this teaching is beautiful. Why have each day to assist couples was something we generous parish has enlarged their church and deadline is nine days before publica- we not done better in teaching this truth? I school. I blessed the expanded church and tion date. all found to be inspiring. shared a few thoughts afterwards, since I He related how, although a Catholic, he preached and paid tribute to Msgr. Jim Wolf, have lived through this controversy. I remem- who has given excellent pastoral leadership LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- would provide contraceptives and perform ber as a young priest at St. Mary’s, Beverly, there. I reminded them how important this comes original, signed letters about sterilizations as part of his practice. Troubled Mass., baptizing an average of 10 to 15 chil- issues affecting church life. Although by it, he read again “Humanae Vitae,” the small town is. It is a place for orthopedic we cannot publish every letter we dren every Sunday. New life was all around construction where they build knees and hips historic encyclical of Pope Paul VI on this us. Pope Paul VI, in his teaching, foresaw receive, we strive to provide a balanced subject. He mentioned a visit at a Japanese and all kinds of things. People come to live representation of expressed opinions much of what would come upon us. Much there from all over the country, and I have restaurant, where the chef referred to him and criticized at the time, his teaching, enlight- and a variety of reflections on life in the his family as “a good Catholic family.” God’s always told them to make the Eucharist and church.We will choose letters for publi- ened by the Holy Spirit, is only now being the church their anchor. I always meet people cation based on reader interest, timeli- grace is everywhere, even in Japanese restau- more understood. His message was prophet- rants. He went home with the realization that there from my hometown; and I am most ness and fairness. Readers may agree or ic. He predicted things, like in vitro fertiliza- proud of this parish and its Catholic school. disagree with the letter writers’ opin- he was not a good Catholic. He was provid- tion and saw clearly the connection between ions. Letters must not exceed 250 ing contraceptives. He had several children at contraception and the direct attack on human Not yet finished words. All letters must be signed and this point and his wife had had three miscar- life in the womb. include a phone number and address riages, but he received the light and grace to Back to the Cathedral of the Immaculate One left Warsaw feeling very hopeful. In a Conception for the Jubilee Mass for those for verification.We reserve the right to know that God was calling him to change few remarks at the end, I spoke of the second edit letters for legal and other concerns. how he practiced medicine. married 25, 50 and 60 years. I often think visit of Pope John Paul II to this country. We of my dear parents and how they would Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, He understood this would be costly finan- bishops had morning prayer and breakfast cially, and he did not know where it would love to have such a Mass with the bishop. P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN with him at one of the old California mis- Word arrived early in the weekend that 46856-1169; or e-mail: lead. But he went to work the next morning sions, not far from Los Angeles. Later that [email protected] and informed his staff that he would no we had lost our beloved Father Ronald day, he would celebrate Mass at Dodger Ramenaden, a priest of our diocese who longer prescribe contraceptives or perform Stadium before 80,000 people. But the morn- ISSN 0891-1533 came to us from far away Sri Lanka. I hope sterilizations. He turned to Dr. Thomas ing prayer was with bishops only. USPS 403630 to say more about him next week. Hilgers at Creighton University in Omaha. Four talks were given by different bishops. SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Science at the service of life Father Ronald Father Tad Pacholczyk lectures in South Bend Ramenaden, pastor BY ANN CAREY of St. Robert, North NOTRE DAME — In our techno- logical society, many competing claims are set forth about the cor- Manchester, dies at 67 rect relationship between science and religion, with some people NORTH MANCHESTER — arguing that science and religion Father Ronald Ramenaden died are incompatible. Wednesday, Sept. 9 at St. Robert Father Tad Pacholczyk Parish, where he was serving as addressed those claims in a talk pastor. His body was discovered here Sept. 11 in which he Sept. 11 when parishioners came explained that “Science and reli- for Friday morning Mass. He was gion need each other precisely 67. because they meet in the human Father Ramenaden was an person.” As a theologian as well as ANN CAREY Oblate priest, ordained in 1970, a scientist with a doctorate in neu- Bishop John M. D’Arcy joined the noted theologian and neuroscientist, who came from Sri Lanka to serve roscience, Father Pacholczyk is Father Tad Pacholczyk, at the Sept. 11 banquet where Father Pacholczyk as a missionary in the diocese. He was originally stationed at St. director of education and a staff spoke on “Science at the Service of Life.” ethicist at the National Catholic Charles Borromeo Parish, Fort Bioethics Center. He is an engag- side the natural order. entists and theologians. Wayne, and has served as pastor at ing speaker who is able to explain Another misconception is that Father Pacholczyk said that St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, complex issues in simple lan- the scientific method is the only Leon Kass, who was the chairman North Manchester, since Oct. 15, FATHER RONALD RAMENADEN guage, and he lectures and consults way to acquire truth. Some people of President George W. Bush’s 1997. Father Ramenaden was widely on bioethics topics. are tempted to reduce all ways of Council on Bioethics, summed up incardinated as a priest of the Father Pacholczyk used a lively Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Ramenaden on Aug. 7, 1942. knowing to the scientific method this concept perfectly when he said Surviving are his brothers Father slide presentation to talk about because so much has been learned we must raise the ethical ques- Bend in 1997. “Science at the Service of Life” at Benedictine Father Bernard Bernard Ramenaden of Rome that way, he said. However, this is tions, for “There may be some City, Neville Ramenaden of a banquet hosted by the diocesan a materialist view that dismisses things that men should never do. Ramenaden, his brother, serves as Office of Family Life in McKenna pastor of St. Gaspar Del Bufalo Colombo, Sri Lanka, one sister, the existence of God, divine reve- The good things men do can be Gladys Wensuslaus Rodrigo of Hall on the University of Notre lation and a natural grounding in made complete only by the things Parish, Rome City. Dame campus. Father Ramenaden was a Colombo, Sri Lanka, two nieces ethics, as well as the concept that they refuse to do.” and one great-nephew. His brother He first discussed five common humanity can participate in a reali- This is a “huge challenge” in devoted and faith-filled priest says misconceptions about the relation- St. Robert’s parishioner Terri Maurice Ramenaden preceded him ty that transcends itself. The our technocratically driven society in death. ship between science and religion. domain of science has inherent that has the desire to move ahead Mathias. “He ministered with great The claim that science can directly care and love and made the parish Services for Father Ramenaden limitations, he continued, and the with science “at full steam and at were held Sunday, Sept. 13, at St. find God, or prove his nonexis- failure to grasp that is a “common all costs,” Father Pacholczyk said. needs his priority. He was very tence is false, he said, because knowledgeable and loved to share Robert Bellarmine Church with intellectual error.” “This issue of ethical blindness reception of the body and Vigil “God is hidden, nonmaterial and Misconception four is that sci- in science ... or that somehow sci- stories of his life before he came transcendent.” However, scientists to the U.S. He was very spiritual. Service at 5 p.m. Visitation fol- ence can answer all questions, ence can provide its own basis for lowed the service until 7 p.m. and can “find” God indirectly as they even those about meaning, value, practices and action, I’m con- I’ll always remember that,” she carry out their research, the priest adds. on Monday morning, Sept. 14, purpose and ethics. And even vinced represents one of the great- prior to Mass at the church. The said, citing several famous scien- though science lacks the tools to est dangers to mankind,” he con- The St. Robert’s pastor was tists who reported that the sciences also known for his generous nature funeral Mass was celebrated by address the questions of ultimate tinued. Bishop John M. D’Arcy, followed enabled them to see the power, reality or values, scientists some- Father Pacholczyk concluded and helpfulness. He was known to wisdom and goodness of God. stop and speak with the children of by a luncheon offered by the times “pontificate” on matters out- his talk by showing a slide of a parish. Burial took place in the The second misconception is side their competence without any tiny newborn baby being cradled St. Robert’s on a regular basis and that supernatural action is a legiti- spoke of his concern for their cat- priests’ section of the Fort Wayne grounds for verification, Father in a man’s large hands. Catholic Cemetery on Monday mate subject of scientific inquiry. Pacholczyk said. “I am convinced, ultimately, echesis. That concern translated to That is false, Father Pacholczyk the entire parish as well. Jeanette afternoon. The last misconception the that the true measure of the great- Memorial contributions may be said, because science is incapable priest discussed was that science ness of a society will not be in Dziabis says, “He was very inter- of directly investigating supernatu- ested in the parish and its needs.” made for Masses or the missions and religion should have no over- terms of its gross national prod- in Sri Lanka. Condolences may be ral actions, such as miracles. lapping interface because they are uct or its military might: The true Father Ramenaden was born in Supernatural phenomena can be Colombo, Sri Lanka, to the late sent to distinct realities. Father greatness of a society will always www.delaughtermckee.com. studied only indirectly since they Pacholczyk disputed that claim, be measured in terms of how it Nicholas and Irene Babapulle cannot be reproduced and are out- again quoting several famous sci- treats its weakest members.” ing to project coordinator Chuck Whitcraft. The parish’s Knights of echoed that sentiment, “Faith — Mary and Keron Ledwuith of Columbus chapter did much of it’s always there,” she said. St. John the Baptist Parish agreed WARSAW that labor and also took it upon 25/50 Russell and Sharon Sorg, on respect for one another as vital CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 themselves to refinish the bap- parishioners at St. Aloysius, Yoder, to a long-lasting marriage. “But CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tismal font in a more attractive noted the need to keep God in a some days it’s 90-10 and some color, he said. marriage. Sharon said, “Marriage days it’s 50-50,” said Mary. “They seem to be very happy The parish is already holding is between husband, wife and God. Fellow St. John parishioners with the results. Everyone seems some weekday Masses in the new asked to rise, “renew the sacred If you don’t have God in there, Marion and Marie Aksamit to think it’s a little warmer,” con- chapel. Whitcraft said that 24-hour moment” and reaffirm their mar- you won’t succeed.” advised couples to be kind to each curred pastor Msgr. James Wolf. access to the chapel from an out- riage vows to each other. Bishop Frances and Boris Kuzeff of St. other. And Carmen and Enrique “This church is the church of side door is a feature that will soon D’Arcy congratulated them, say- Therese Parish also acknowledged Olivas reminded spouses to love the Sacred Heart, the church of be available to worshippers as ing, “You have remained faithful God’s presence in their lives. and help one another. Jesus pouring out his love for us well. and exhibited responsibility.” “Faith keeps everybody together,” Sunday’s special celebration from his Sacred Heart ... That’s Bishop D’Arcy prayed that Later, many of the anniversary said Frances. Larry and Gloria with dozens of anniversary couples where the church began — with those present for the 11 a.m. couples who attended the ceremo- Spieth of St. John the Baptist, New represented hundreds of years of the pouring out of his love, his rededication Mass would experi- ny confirmed the importance of Haven, advised couples to go to strong faith in God and commit- sacrifice,” Bishop D’Arcy said, ence the presence of God, and told faith in their long-time marriages. church together. ment to his church, and to each relating Jesus’ cross of death and parishioners that the consecration Bob and Mary Wilson came Jeff Young and his wife Theresa other. They would surely agree resurrection with the cross of of the stones used in the construc- from Albion where they are mem- came from St. Mary Parish in with Bishop D’Arcy when he said, Warsaw parishioners, who took on tion was really a consecration and bers of Blessed Sacrament Parish. Huntington to attend the special “Prayer should be part of this the burden of paying for the reno- blessing of the living stones who Mary said, “Faith ... You can’t celebration. Active in Knights of important day.” vations themselves over a three- make up the parish faith communi- make it without that.” Columbus, Jeff noted the impor- In South Bend the Wedding year period between 2005 and ty. Anne Marie Wilson of St. tance of the church in their fami- Jubilee Mass will take place at St. 2008. The $1.9-million cost was An outdoor parish picnic fol- Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish ly’s life and the necessity of com- Matthew Cathedral at 2:30 p.m. on lessened by many donations, par- lowed the rededication Mass. glanced at her husband Charlie and munication between spouses. Oct. 11. ticularly that of free labor, accord- 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 Hahn speaks at St. Catherine of Siena at St. Jude

BY KAREN CLIFFORD Scott Hahn shares Catholic beliefs SOUTH BEND — “It’s a joy to Today’s Catholic sat down with be here not only to share this renowned speaker and bestselling evening but to also bask in the author Dr. Scott Hahn during his afterglow of Notre Dame’s open- visit to St. Catherine of Siena at St. ing victory,” Dr. Scott Hahn pro- Jude where he spoke on Sept. 6. claimed to the enthusiastic crowd Today’s Catholic: In today’s culture, of 500 people. Hahn, renowned couples and families are bombard- speaker and bestselling author, ed by images of sex and violence greeted his audience at St. on a daily basis. How do we have Catherine of Siena at St. Jude a personal relationship with Jesus Church with a topic of special Christ and still grow closer to local interest. each other in the midst of these Hahn shared his early faith images? journey as a teenager who was in Hahn: It’s never been harder to trouble with the law. After several PHOTOS BY KAREN CLIFFORD be Catholic and to raise a Catholic appearances in the juvenile court family. But it’s never been more system, he attended a retreat to Dr. Scott Hahn sits down with exciting and important. Given the get to know a girl he admired. At Today’s Catholic for a one-on-one nature of our sex-saturated cul- the retreat he recalled a speaker interview on current issues facing ture, what we have to do is recap- who pointed to the cross and said Catholic families. ture the notion that sex is not just Christ paid a debt he didn’t owe. great, but it is sacred and holy. “So by the end of the weekend are enjoying the meal.” When you take something sacred I decided to open my heart and Kimberly “came home” to the Dr. Scott Hahn signs one of his many best selling books during a recep- and just treat it like it is just good make Christ my personal savior Catholic church at the Easter tion following his talk at St. Catherine of Siena at St. Jude Parish on and fun, you desecrate it. and to give my life to him, as Vigil in 1990. Sept. 6. In the sacrament of matrimony, Christ had for me,” Hahn said. At the conclusion of Hahn’s where we live out true love, and Later he was invited to a Bible talk, a reception and book signing you can experience the life-giving study group studying the book of were held in the parish basement. power of covenantal sex, that is Revelation. The group leader faith journey, Hahn was At the Easter Vigil of 1986, Father John Delaney, pastor of St. the only way that we can convince was teaching that they were at the approached by a teacher in a Hahn became a Roman Catholic. Catherine of Siena at St. Jude, the world that what they really end of time and awaiting the Presbyterian seminary to teach. His wife Kimberly, who had orig- remarked that Hahn shows people settle for is counterfeit. The Antichrist and the rapture where Reluctantly, he agreed and began inally objected to the idea of his outside of the Catholic Church Catholic Church alone gives us people would be “left behind.” his first class on the Gospel of Catholic conversion, saw how the that the gift of the Catholic faith the truth of love. After a few months, Hahn John. The discussions in the class Old Testament Scriptures read comes from the time of the apos- Today’s Catholic: I have a non- decided to read the Bible on his regarding the meaning of during the vigil connected to the tles and Jesus himself. Catholic friend who does not own. Over the next two years he Scripture in John’s Gospel lead to new covenant in Christ’s resur- Father Delaney noted that understand why she cannot read it three times and fell in love spirited debates. rection in the New Testament. It Catholics shouldn’t take their receive the Eucharist. Could you with sacred Scripture. During his During one such discussion wasn’t until a Bible study led by faith for granted as well. “As explain why the Catholic Church third year of Greek study in col- Hahn challenged the students Scott in their home that Kimberly Scott said in his talk you really believes that a non-Catholic is not lege Hahn was surprised as he with a question. “Where does the finally understood why the need to be thankful for what we considered in full communion was translating the book of sacrifice of Jesus really begin and Catholic students in attendance have. The presence of Christ is in with the church? Revelation for a semester project does it start at Calvary?” he picked up on the Scriptures more the Eucharist and we don’t Hahn: I’ve gone through my that the words Antichrist, rapture asked. easily that she did. “We’ve stud- always come with the ability to own personal development on and second coming did not One undaunted seminary stu- ied the menu for years, and they appreciate what is really there.” appear. dent replied that As the the sacrifice semester pro- began in the gressed, Hahn Hahn discovered John’s upper room, met Kimberly, which led the >_]^#;\ÓY_[dYoM_dZemi “the most beau- class to the con- tiful girl on Gospel showed that the clusion that campus.” They Eucharist and later married Eucharist was not meant to Calvary are and moved to inseparable. 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When the priest had learned in the Protestant announced the words of conse- (,&$*+,$'(*- faith, but the actual body and cration Hahn whispered under his '-&'rosary was recited daily and the ues his journey with the Lord. Joseph Pearce, Ave Maria University Tuesday, October 6, 2009 FyodorDostoevsky All lectures Robert Bird, University of Chicago PARISH Tuesday, October 13, 2009 8pm 155 DeBartolo Hall FESTIVAL! Saturday, Sept 19, 2009 “A Tradition of Excellence “ St. John the Baptist • Fort Wayne Exclusive Provider 4500 Fairfield Avenue for the Veterans & Family •Children’s Games Noon - 6 pm Memorial Care of •Mechanical Bull Riding & Inflatables 1-7 pm St. Joseph County •Merchandise Raffle •Concessions: Cotton Candy, Nachos •Caramel Apples and More Business Office 201 S. Filbert Street •Silent Auction 3545 N. Bendix Drive P. O. 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The letter NEWS BRIEFS addressed the issue of the Catholic WASHINGTON (CNS) — identity of church-run schools, but President Barack Obama’s pledge much of its attention was focused to continue the ban on the use of NUN RECEIVES COMMUNION DURING MASS OF EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS on religion classes in public federal funds for abortion and to schools. It said the nature and role maintain conscience protections of religious education in schools for health care workers in any has become the object of debate. health reform legislation was wel- comed by two officials of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Human trafficking and the president of the Catholic remains largely in the Health Association. Speaking with Catholic News Service Sept. 10, shadows across the US hours after Obama addressed a WASHINGTON (CNS) — Darko joint session of Congress and a Mihaylovich likes to tell his fel- nationwide television audience, low Kentuckians that if they think Kathy Saile, director of domestic human trafficking doesn’t exist in social development in the USCCB the state they’d better think again. Department of Justice, Peace and As the director of migration and Human Development, said the refugee services for Catholic president’s address offered an Charities in the Archdiocese of encouraging sign that the adminis- Louisville, Mihaylovich knows tration has been listening to con- that on any given day he or a cerns raised by the bishops and member of the statewide human pro-life organizations about abor- trafficking task force could run tion funding in any reform legisla- across a trafficking victim. Since tion. Citing the bishops’ long- March 2008, “we have identified standing belief that all Americans ... 31 victims,” he told Catholic must have access to quality, News Service. “It is happening affordable health care, Saile said here.” Mihaylovich knows the the president’s speech must be fol- number of discovered victims in lowed up with the appropriate Kentucky is far below those in changes in legislation currently such entry points as New York, pending in both houses of CNS PHOTO/NANCY WIECHEC Washington, southern California, Congress. As currently written, Texas and Florida. But, as he tells the leading piece of legislation in A nun receives Communion from Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley during the opening Mass of anyone who will listen, human the House, America’s Affordable the eucharistic congress sponsored by the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious trafficking exists everywhere. Health Choices Act of 2009, Trafficking victims — called “sur- known as H.R. 3200, allows for at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Sept. vivors” by advocates — are con- federal funding of abortion. 11. The congress theme was the Eucharist in the context of Christian vocations to the sidered modern-day slaves by law Language continues to be worked enforcement officials and out- on in Senate reform measures. priesthood, religious life and marriage. reach workers alike. For the traf- fickers, the motivating factor is Detroit Archdiocese, the Retreat Center at St. John’s, Service Sept. 13 that next spring money. For the trafficked, the the sale of the Print Shop building Pope to visit Malta in was a “realistic” target date for dream is a better life, but it never losing $42,000 a day, and the outsourcing of studio pro- spring of 2010 completion. He added that ready- becomes so. announces restructuring ductions for the Catholic ing the manuscript for publication Television Network of Detroit. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope and translating it into other lan- DETROIT (CNS) — A major Benedict XVI plans to visit Malta guages could add to the timeline, Sociologists, educators financial restructuring plan for the next April to commemorate the however. The pope has been see challenges for Archdiocese of Detroit, which is Pro-life leaders deplore 1,950th anniversary of St. Paul’s working on the volume over the losing approximately $42,000 per murder of activist shipwreck on the Mediterranean last two years, especially during children of single parents island. The bishops of Malta day, calls for a 29 percent decrease his summer vacations. When he WASHINGTON (CNS) — This announced the papal visit Sept. in the number of employees, the OWOSSO, Mich. (CNS) — Pro- broke his right wrist at the start of fall, the student body across the 12, and Vatican Radio confirmed sale of buildings, moving admin- life leaders condemned the Sept. his vacation in July, he was said to United States includes almost 17 it the following day. A Vatican trip istrative support offices to a more 11 murder of a Michigan man who have been particularly disappoint- million children raised by single planner was to travel to Malta in cost-efficient property in the city, was protesting against abortion ed because it meant he couldn’t mothers, according to the U.S. October to lay the groundwork for and the elimination of the subsidy outside a public high school in write for several weeks. Census Bureau. Another 2.6 mil- the visit. The trip will give the for The Michigan Catholic, the Owosso, 10 miles west of Flint. lion school-age children are being pope a chance to highlight once archdiocesan newspaper. The six- The suspect, arrested by police, raised by single fathers, while 2.8 again the figure of St. Paul, who Vatican encourages county archdiocese will be reor- said he targeted the man for his million more have neither mother according to tradition ship- ganized into four regions for the activism. The dead man, James strong content nor father in the household where wrecked on Malta in the year A.D. delivery of programs, services and Pouillon, 63, a General Motors they live. Children raised without 60 while on his way to Rome to ministries to its 1.4 million retiree, was shot about 7 a.m. in religious education the presence of both parents can stand trial. Catholics under the restructuring while protesting outside Owosso face greater academic challenges, plan announced Sept. 3 by High School in the city as students VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a letter to bishops’ conferences according to reports from the U.S. Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron. were gathering for classes. A 33- Department of Education. One The archbishop, who was installed year-old Owosso Township long- Second volume of ‘Jesus around the world, the Vatican said true religious education in schools study, for example, says children Jan. 28, said he had accepted the haul truck driver, Harlan James of Nazareth’ expected of single mothers without involve- restructuring recommendations “Hal” Drake, was arrested later is at risk of being replaced with a next spring more “neutral” teaching about ment by the nonresident father are from two separate committees, that morning. Police said Drake, much more likely to have discipli- once in custody, confessed to hav- religious ethics and culture. The comprised of laypeople and cler- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope nary issues and repeat grade lev- ing killed a second man. The body result is confusion and indiffer- gy, following a six-month study Benedict XVI’s second volume on els. “The broad statement of of James Fuoss, 61, was found on ence among students, whose faith on the financial viability of the the life of Jesus is likely to be course would be: the more stable the property of the gravel business can sometimes be put in danger, archdiocese. “The financial reali- completed sometime next spring, home, the stronger marriage, the he owned an hour after the said the letter, issued by the ties of our current circumstances a Vatican spokesman said. The student will be better at every- Pouillon murder. Prosecutors in Congregation for Catholic are sobering; the resulting changes book is expected to cover Christ’s thing,” said Karen Ristau, presi- Shiawassee County said Drake Education. “A form of education for the administrative structure of childhood, passion, death and res- dent of the National Catholic had singled out Pouillon because that ignores or marginalizes the the archdiocese are significant,” urrection. The first volume, the Educational Association. Whether of the visible style of his regular moral and religious dimension of he said. In addition to a decrease best-selling “Jesus of Nazareth,” a couple’s strong marriage leads to protests outside the school. It was the person is a hindrance to full from 264 to 187 employees, other was published in 2007. The better reading results for their not immediately disclosed why education,” it said. Dated May 5, changes include the elimination of spokesman, Father Federico children, Ristau declined to say. the subsidy for programming at Drake killed Fuoss. the letter was posted on the con- Lombardi, told Catholic News gregation’s Web site Sept. 9, just SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

First Mentors Program where high Catechetical Institute school students get their first expe- Day to be held Nov. 7 rience in mentoring and children can get their first exposure in devel- SYRACUSE — The diocesan oping a new relationship, as well as sponsored Catechetical Institute see how fun high school can be. Day each year draws nearly 300 ROUND THE IOCESE During the 2008-2009 school Catholics eager to explore a wide A D year, there were 30 Bishop Luers’ variety of doctrinal, liturgical, spiri- students who participated in the Big tual and faith formation topics. The Brothers, Big Sisters First Mentors event is open to all and is specially Program. At last month’s Big designed to be a day of continuing QUEEN OF PEACE INAUGURAL EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION Brothers, Big Sisters Annual formation for catechists, catecheti- Volunteer Recognition Dinner, two cal directors and all those who have Bishop Luers students were recog- generously volunteered to educate nized for their extraordinary efforts others about the beauty of the and dedication to the program. Catholic faith. Seniors John Doctor and Paul Catechetical Institute Day will Johnson, who have been first men- be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, at tors since 2007, were each nominat- Wawasee Middle School in ed for the “First Mentor of the Syracuse. The day combines the Year” award. Both young men have efforts of multiple diocesan offices a great relationship with their “lit- including the offices of catechesis, tle” and understand what it means Hispanic ministry, worship, youth to mentor a child. ministry and family life. This year’s recipient was Bishop The theme of this year’s day will Luers senior Paul Johnson for his be “Celebrating the Gift of the work with his Little Brother Priesthood.” This year’s event will Addam. Paul said, “I have come to feature Bishop John M. D’Arcy as understand that my actions around the keynote speaker. Bishop Addam have a strong influence on D’Arcy’s keynote will focus on the him. It has made me more aware of priesthood as a gift to the church how my actions affect others to the and will “provide us with the point where I strive to be a person opportunity of renewing our under- who influences people in a positive standing of God’s love for us mani- manner.” Johnson’s parents and fested through our priests.” Addam were present the evening Catechetical Institute Day will he received his award. begin at 8 a.m. with the keynote For more information on Big address. Mass will follow shortly Brothers, Big Sisters or to volunteer after the keynote. There will be KAREN CLIFFORD contact the agency at (260) 456- three sessions of workshops includ- 1600 or visit www.bbbsnei.org. ing a total of 41 workshops with Father Dan Scheidt recites the fourth decade of the rosary during Queen of Peace nine presented in Spanish. Parish’s first Eucharistic Procession on Sept. 4. The entire student body of the Queen of Workshops will address many cate- University of Saint chetical topics, which will help Peace School as well as parishioners who attended morning Mass prayed the rosary as Francis dedicates new hall form parish catechists. they processed around the grounds. Five stops were made where participants prayed a A few workshop topics include FORT WAYNE — A year’s worth “Lectio Divina: Praying with God’s responsorial prayer with Father Scheidt. of work came to fruition Sept. 2 at Word,” “Igniting Your Students for the dedication of University of Confirmation” and “Discipline in Saint Francis’ Clare Hall. the Catechetical Classroom.” These Noll Catholic Center in Fort the Office of Family Life, will coor- University officials, staff and workshops will be given by a num- Annual Life Chain Wayne. dinate the judging for the contest. community members gathered for ber of skilled presenters, many Rosary, respect life panel Father Pfister, pastor of St. Mary The first-place winner will receive this special day outside the 42,000- from the Diocese of Fort Wayne- Church, Huntington, will help par- $150 and a free trip to Washington, square-foot dormitory. At a total South Bend. Workshops are pre- set Oct. 4 ticipants to understand how the D.C. for the March for Life in cost of $6.2 million, the facility, sented by priests, directors of reli- Book of Revelation is quite differ- January 2010 on the diocesan bus Clare Hall, currently provides suite- SOUTH BEND — The Saint style, state-of-the-art accommoda- gious education, teachers, parents, Joseph County Right to Life organ- ent from how many television trip. The second-place winner will youth ministers and many others evangelists and popular authors receive $75 plus a free trip to tions for 146 students. ization will sponsor the Annual Life Executive Vice President Stacy who have devoted themselves to Chain Rosary to pray for the end of present it. It is not a book of fear, Washington, D.C., while the third- passing on the truths of the Catholic but a book of hope for the faithful place winner will receive a free trip Adkinson spoke, followed by Sister abortion at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, M. Elise Kriss, OSF, president of faith. Many of the presenters have Oct. 4, along Ironwood Road Christian. Father Pfister will offer to Washington, D.C. The topic of received graduate degrees in theol- historical context and an under- the contest ties in with the fact that the university, who offered some between Edison Road and State background on the building’s ogy from the University of Dayton Route 23. standing of the apocalyptic style of this year, in addition to attending and the University of Notre Dame. writing in the first session, and the March for Life, students and namesake. As the cofounder of the Following the rosary, parents, Franciscan movement, St. Clare In addition to these formative teens, youth group members, adults encourages participants not to miss chaperones on the diocesan trip will workshops, participants will have the first informative session. also visit the Holocaust Museum. devoted her life to prayer, penance of all ages and denominations are and service. time to explore the different cate- invited to the 40 Days for Life mid- There is no cost to participants, The essays must be 1,200-1,500 chetical resources available from however, registration is required. words in length, typed, double- The campus has a tradition of way event to be held at Marian giving gifts to the needy upon the the leading Catholic catechetical High School, 1311 S. Logan St., at Visit www.diocesefwsb.org/OC spaced and include a cover page publishers in the country. A few of under “Adult Education” or call with name, age, grade, school and completion of a new housing facili- Dragoon Way at 3 p.m. for a social ty. Thus in the tradition of St. the publishers present will be and to meet with a panel of pro- (260) 399-1411 or e-mail jmartin@ phone number. The deadline for Loyola Press, Our Sunday Visitor, fw.diocesefwsb.org by Friday, Oct. entries is Oct. 31. Send essays to Clare’s service, the students will fessionals at 3:30 p.m. who will dis- build a Habitat for Humanity house Our Sunday Visitor Curriculum cuss respect for life issues. 2. Essay Contest, 114 W. Wayne St., Division and RCL Benziger. South Bend, IN, 46601. for a needy family, scheduled to be For more information contact completed by December. In addi- Participants will also have time to Dick Dornbos at (574) 271-7853. Office of Family Life peruse the Cathedral Bookstore’s Big Brothers, Big Sisters tion, the students will donate a wide selection of books and gifts. sponsors essay contest washer and dryer and other house- Those interested in learning Father Pfister to offer celebrates Bishop Luers hold items to the house. SOUTH BEND — The Office of The Clare Hall project is part of more about the Catholic faith are Book of Revelation Family Life is sponsoring an essay seniors invited to attend Catechetical the university’s initiative to sessions contest for high school students in enhance residential life. The last Institute Day. To view the work- October to mark Respect Life FORT WAYNE — While a major- shop offerings and register for this ity of the Big Brothers and Big capital project is the restoration and FORT WAYNE — The diocesan Month. The topic is “Abortion: An renovation of Bass Mansion. The day, visit Office of Catechesis is sponsoring a American Holocaust” and is open Sisters mentors are over the age of www.diocesefwsb.org/OC/cid.htm. 18, the agency has a unique pro- first building on campus, the man- three-week adult faith formation to all high school students in the sion has long been a symbol of the Preregistration is required. The reg- session on the Book of Revelation diocese, including those who attend gram called First Mentors that istration fee is $15 and includes recruits high school students to be university and a popular communi- facilitated by Father John Pfister on public schools or are home- ty attraction. Long-term plans call morning refreshments and lunch. Thursday evenings of Oct. 8, 15 schooled. John and Monica matched with elementary students The registration form should be on the waiting list. Bishop Luers for the transfer of some offices to and 22. The sessions will take place Sikorski, assistant directors for the Bass Mansion. send to P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, from 7-9 p.m. in the Archbishop youth and young adult outreach for High School was one of the first IN 46801, in care of Janice Martin. high schools to participate in the — Lauren Caggiano 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 Small town miracles 40 Days for Life events from a generous inventory of BY MARK WEBER “gently worn” clothing and toys. announced in Fort Wayne, Visitors are mainly from GARRETT — “There is no way DeKalb County and are required we can feed this crowd,” the disci- to be unemployed or have special South Bend, Warsaw ples tell Jesus in the biblical needs. Each family is given a account of the miracle of the number and is allowed one visit The 40 Days for Life campaign “Why There is No Middle loaves and fishes. The opposite per week, at which time they sign will begin its largest national Ground on the Abortion Issue”; attitude is found at the St. Martin in and may select a limited amount campaign in more than 212 cities • Dr. Laura McGuire, M.D., Soup Kitchen at St. Joseph Parish of clothing, i.e., three blouses, in 45 states, five Canadian who is active in respect life in Garrett, where Jami Koble, soup three pairs of slacks, etc. Visitors provinces and Denmark, on groups and a member of Queen kitchen director and her crews of are also supplied with personal Wednesday, Sept. 23. The days of Peace Parish, speaking on cooks and servers meet with a needs, purchased by St. Martin’s, consist of prayer and fasting, “Just a Clump of Tissue? Medical “can do” attitude twice weekly as such as soap, toilet paper, diapers, peaceful vigil and community Facts about Abortion”; they provide an average of 300 wipes, shampoo, baby lotion and outreach. • Lisa Everett, who along with carryout meals to grateful walk-ins razors. Within the Diocese of Fort her husband, Fred, are the co- every Monday and Thursday year When available, the closet also Wayne-South Bend, several directors of the Office of Family round. provides surplus food from the St. events have been announced for Life for the Diocese of Fort Their work is a hands-on mira- Martin Soup Kitchen, including the 40 Days for Life campaign. Wayne-South Bend will speak on cle in a small parish in a small soup, vegetables, fruit, cheese and In Fort Wayne, the kickoff “Our Feminist Foremothers: Pro- town, performed by Christians of cookies. rally will be held Sunday, Sept. Life Pioneers,” and Fred’s topic various denominations dedicated MARK WEBER St. Martin’s Clothes Closet was 20, at the First Assembly of God is “The American Promise and to getting the job done in a manner Jami Koble, director of St. founded 10 years ago under the located at 1400 W. Washington the Absurdity of Roe v. Wade.” that is practically anonymous. Martin’s Soup Kitchen at St. direction of then pastor Father Center Rd., from 6:30-8 p.m. The discussions will be fol- On serving days, three or four Joseph Parish, Garrett, is a cook, Thomas Lombardi; a new venture Shawn Carney, one of the lowed with questions for the people arrive at 8 a.m. to prepare server, driver, grant writer, in a new millennium. When one founders and national campaign panel with Chuck Freeby as food. They work several hours. recruiter of volunteers and trou- considers how many diapers, coordinator of 40 Days for Life, emcee for the program. Another group arrives later in the snowsuits, sweaters and bars of will be the keynote speaker. For In South Bend, the Nov. 1 vic- afternoon to serve the carry-outs ble shooter who finds satisfaction and fulfillment in a Hoosier ver- soap have been received in that additional information, visit the tory celebration will be held at from 4 to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Web site, the Little Flower Church Social sion of serving the multitude. time by grateful souls from volun- Thursdays. teers from various churches in www.40daysforlife.com/ftwayne/. Center at 6 p.m. Participants are Once a year, food is served on women of all ages visit the St. Garrett who keep St. Martin’s In the South Bend area, the invited to bring desserts to share. location; at Thanksgiving, a tradi- Martin Clothes Closet on Tuesdays Clothes Closet flourishing, it’s kickoff rally will be on Monday, Speakers for the victory cele- tional turkey dinner is provided to and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until obvious that it’s establishment Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. in the St. Pius bration include the following: approximately 300 people. noon and from 4 to 6 p.m. on was a splendid idea. X Parish, Granger, gym and will Steve Ziemba, Indiana state In adjoining quarters at St. Thursday afternoons. They select also feature Carney as the deputy of the Knights of Joseph Parish, a steady stream of keynote speaker. The rally will be Columbus; and Charles Rice, preceded by a Mass at St. Pius, emeritus professor of law at the which will be at 5:30 p.m. University of Notre Dame, who The Oct. 4 midway event in is also a champion of the unborn, the South Bend area will include and whose book, “What Wygant Floral co.INC. a rosary chain, sponsored by the Happened at Notre Dame,” pub- 327 Lincolnway West South Bend St. Joseph County Right to Life, lished by St. Augustine Press, at 1:30 p.m. The midway event will be available at the end of will follow at 3 p.m. at Marian September. 232-3354 (800) 994-2687 High School, 1311 S. Logan St., For more information about Charge by Phone or Come in and Browse at Dragoon Way with a panel of the South Bend campaign, visit pro-life speakers. www.40daysforlife.com/south- Monday-Friday: 8AM - 5:30PM Panelists and their topics bend/. include the following: In Warsaw, a local vigil will Saturday 8AM - 5PM • Father Bob Lengerich, asso- be held at Planned Parenthood of ciate pastor of St. Pius X Church, Indiana, 630 S. Buffalo St. For FLOWERS & GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Granger, on the topic of additional information and “Theology of the Body and the updates, visit www.40daysfor- Fresh Cut Flowers • Silk and Dried Flowers • Imported and Domestic Culture of Life”; life.com/warsaw/. Gifts and Candies • Plants • Gourmet Fruit Baskets • Balloons • Dr. David Solomon, associ- ate professor of philosophy at the AREA WIDE DELIVERY University of Notre Dame on

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(260) 489-2524 • www.DonHalls.com Visit us at www.provena.org/sacredheart SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Cultivating a nonjudgmental heart to consciously be on guard about saying cial problems. We don’t know, and even if anything that could harm another’s reputa- we did, it is not for us to judge another’s tion. Sometimes we may find ourselves behavior. Only God can do that. THE with a group of people who likes to gossip. Sometimes we can be guilty of judging Too often they sit around and talk nega- even though we may not share our CUTTING tively about other people. Even though it thoughts out loud. That is better than gos- may be hard, a good thing to do is to find siping, but it is still judging and still caus- a reason to walk away, or even better, try es harm. Even more difficult is to get to EDGE to change the subject or say something the point in our lives where we don’t even SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC like, “Maybe we have a desire to shouldn’t be judge other peo- talking about so ple. Perhaps ost of us have learned or are and so.” It takes when we reach learning the skills of critiquing a lot of courage Sometimes we can be guilty of judging that goal we will Mand evaluating. They are useful in because we run reach sainthood! many professions and for making good the risk of being When we are decisions. Unfortunately, all too often we thought of as a even though we may not share our tempted to judge use these same skills to assess other peo- righteous or or talk ill of YAYOUNG ADULT PERSPECTIVES ple. What I am trying to say is that, at least blameless per- thoughts out loud. This is better than someone else, it ! for me, it is easy to criticize and judge son, a goody- might help to people and their actions. Sometimes we goody who never recall the story in people up and cultivating a positive atti- keep these thoughts to ourselves, but too does anything gossiping, but it is still judging the Gospel where tude. There is already enough negativity often we share them with others. wrong. Jesus tells a around. Jesus tells us many times in Scripture Another thing and still causes harm. group of men So, the next time you are tempted to that only God can judge because only God we can do when who are about to say something negative about another indi- can look into a person’s heart. Even we are tempted stone a woman vidual, try to think of one of his or her though we might know this intellectually, to criticize or caught in adul- good qualities and ask God to help you it often does not stop us. After a while, we judge another tery that the per- keep your mouth shut or as my mother can fall into the trap of thinking we know person or situation is to remind ourselves son without sin can throw the first stone. would say, bite your tongue. It is not all about others and how they should live that we don’t know all the facts. Often we You know what happened. They all walked always easy, but it is what Jesus taught us. their lives. Basically we are saying by our do not know what is happening in another away and no one threw anything. actions that we have the right to judge person’s life or situation. The person might Every now and again it is good to another person’s behavior. be dealing with serious problems. Things remind ourselves that no one is perfect, Sister Margie Lavonis,CSC, a former campus Unfortunately, this human tendency to might be falling apart in his or her family. and all of us need to give others the bene- minister and vocation director, works for the judge is not an easy one to overcome. It Perhaps a close friend or family member is fit of the doubt. It would be a much better Sisters of the Holy Cross communications takes a lot of work and discipline. We have dying or the person is having severe finan- world if we concentrated more on building department. [email protected]. Double blessings, showered down: how a family grows This is it. ning old photographs and arrang- to the zoo we visited every sum- already has become a part of our This is the month that set the ing them into a slideshow — has mer as kids. Dad is still a superb family, just like that little baby, TWENTY orbit for our entire year. We are made me aware of the swift pas- guide, whistling at the orangutans whose face and name we long to gearing up for two events, which sage of time. There is Tony, with and pointing out the tigers. Sparky know. will happen in the span of a week, all those freckles and the dimples the Seal performed the same Isn’t that how life goes, that SOMETHING the blink of an eye: My younger in his upper cheeks. He is a ring tricks, and Isaac clapped from God showers down double bless- BY CHRISTINA CAPECCHI brother, Tony, is getting married bearer, a prom date, now a groom. Dad’s lap. ings, and our thirsty souls are not and my older sister, Angie, is hav- There is Jodie, with those round We revisited the carousel we only quenched, they are doused. ing a baby. brown eyes and that button nose, used to adore. Isaac looked timid We blink and quiver, stunned by are building on what has come The countdown we launched riding in a Huggies box, visiting on the big painted horse, but after how much the human heart can before, blessed and ordained by last winter, the number that felt so Santa, traveling to South Africa, making several rounds and finding hold. the same everlasting God. big and distant, is rapidly dwin- walking down the aisle. The snap- us waving from the same spot Pope Benedict XVI says our Soon we’ll enter into a flurry of dling. Now we are scurrying shots play out just as the years did, each time, he finally broke into a families provide “living images of camera flashes and Hallmark around, setting things in place, in fast forward. smile. The band organ hummed God’s love” — flesh-and-blood cards, hugs and toasts, and some- whitening our teeth and watching But my nostalgia isn’t wistful; Cat Stevens’ “Another Saturday examples of divine mercy and where between the chicken dance our waistlines — especially it is tinged with cheer, a sense that Night,” and Dad sang along. undeserved kindness. When we and the contractions, there will be Angie’s. these two people belong together The next day the aunties threw learn to share bedrooms and bath- grace pouring down. There is a headcount to finalize and that this growing baby belongs Jodie a bridal shower, where we rooms, attention and dreams, we and a nursery to complete, plus in our family. What looks like supplied her with towels and blan- serve as a “sign and instrument of final check-ins with the deejay and change, in many ways, is a contin- kets and Tony trivia. I watched unity for the entire human race.” Christina Capecchi is a freelance the doctor. We will try to keep it uation of what has been: the same everyone greet her with genuine This month my family will be writer from Inver Grove Heights, all together, but it is all so tightly traditions, the same sacraments, affection, and I knew, as Teresa thrilled by new additions and com- Minn. E-mail her at wound: steamed dresses and high the same stories and songs. wrote in her card, that Jodie forted by their familiar forms. We [email protected]. hopes, shined shoes and tangled I was reminded of that last nerves. weekend, when my dad took My final wedding task — scan- Angie’s firstborn, 2-year-old Isaac, Lasagna Dinner 5 - 7 pm Friday, September 25, 2009 Queen of Peace Parish Hall, Mishawaka

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diseases, such as AIDS and tuber- “You can’t just have anyone help. BY KAY COZAD culosis, or the starvation spreading They have to be like-minded peo- throughout Haiti, and wraps them ple, quality people.” FORT WAYNE — Have you ever gently for burial in paper mache The baked cake is crumbled wanted just a bite of something coffins crafted by the locals there. and mixed with a secret ingredient, sweet but not the whole dessert? If The funeral ceremonies include a rolled by hand into bite-sized balls, so, poms are for you. procession with a band up the dipped in chocolate and decorated Poms, an acronym for mountain to the cemetery. with sprinkles. She offers several Passionist Overseas Mission Robertson prays every Thursday at flavors from chocolate to banana. Sweets, is the name Karen the area abortion clinic and says, “I The orders are packed in cus- Robertson has dubbed her delight- always think of Father Rick and tom boxes that are handcrafted and ful bite-sized hand-dipped cakes. his respect for life.” beautifully wrapped from mat The unique recipe is an original Robertson admits she has sent board scraps Robertson uses from from the longtime baker and the all extra funds to Father Rick for her job at a framing company. All fruit of her baking has become her several years. She says she “began proceeds go to Father Rick and his labor of love. begging” through Lenten newslet- missions. Ingredients are pur- What began a while back as a ters to friends for additional dona- chased by Robertson or donated by friendly gesture has turned into a tions and was humbled to receive friends. windfall for a mission priest in close to $3,000 for the Haitian Who has been supporting Haiti. Robertson, active member of cause. Recently she began praying Father Rick through the purchase St. Charles and St. Peter parishes, fervently for a way to make more of these wonderful little treats? and her husband Jim made regular money for the doctor priest who Parishioners, friends, restaurant donations to the Passionists has sacrificed so much to help so staff and so many more. “Jacob Missions after hearing one of their many. “For the last six months, Meyer, a seminarian, loves them,” priests speak at a Mass in 2002. I’ve been praying to the Holy says Robertson. “He will be our With each donation she wrote a Spirit to tell me what to do,” she poster boy,” she adds chuckling. note and soon she was correspon- says. Robertson has been baking for ding with the staff of the Her answer came at a restaurant events for area parishes, baby and Passionists Missions’ office in where she offered her tasty treats as bridal showers and teacher gifts Pennsylvania. gifts to the wait staff there. One of since April and hopes to bake As Robertson became more the waiters requested the cakes for poms for as long as she can. She familiar with the mission of these his girlfriend and when Robertson was delighted to have the opportu- devoted priests through newslet- delivered the dozen cakes the grate- nity to meet with Father Rick a ters, one particular priest, second time in Scranton, Pa., Passionist Father Leo R. Frechette, ful server paid her $10. where she and her baking team touched her heart. Father Rick, as “The money went right to sold the poms at a novena confer- he is known to all, has served in Father Rick,” says Robertson, ence. It was there that Father Rick Haiti for 22 years, first as priest adding that orders soon started introduced her to two Haitian and after a few years of study in coming in prompted by word of women who wished to learn the art New York in the 1990s, supported mouth and she has collected of baking poms, a skill that would by his religious order, a doctor of almost $8,000 from her poms offer the women the opportunity to osteopathic medicine as well. sales. make a living in Haiti selling their Father Rick’s commitment to Father Rick traveled recently to poms to the local bakery. serving the poor is evidenced in Fort Wayne to speak of his mission Her hope for the future of poms his involvement in supplying clean in Haiti at Masses and Robertson is to have local restaurants place water to the natives of the area, as was thrilled to finally meet him in regular orders, all for the people of well as attending to over 30,000 person. Haiti. And though this kind heart- children and adults at the country’s Two friends who had the oppor- ed, dedicated woman has never only free pediatric hospital and tunity to meet Father Rick were touched the faces of the children outreach clinics he established and soon at Robertson’s side assisting Father Rick ministers to, she says, oversees there. In addition to his her with kitchen duty. Sheila Johns “We’re called to serve all nations, medical ministry, Father Rick min- says, “Once I heard the stories and not just here. This is how I can isters to the Haitian children in the the importance of the mission I help the people of Haiti. ... Each street schools as well as over 500 wanted to help.” Bill Hess agrees pom is a prayer.” orphans, many of whom are physi- saying, “I’m grateful to have the cally or mentally challenged at St. Karen Robertson, right, works with helpers Bill Hess and Sheila Johns to opportunity to maybe make a dif- Helene, the orphanage he estab- make poms, bite-sized cakes dipped in chocolate. Poms, Passionist ference. It’s not hard and it’s so lished in a mountain village. Overseas Mission Sweets, sales benefit Father Rick’s mission work in much more fun when we do it For more information about Father His belief in the sanctity of life Haiti. together.” Rick and his Haitian mission inspires Robertson as on Robertson says she couldn’t do visit www. it without her two friends and the compassionweavers.com. Thursdays Father Rick gathers the Above, Father Rick, also a doctor in mission in Haiti, poses with an order neighbor who bakes the cakes for To order poms call (260) 485- bodies of the babies and children of poms. who have succumbed to the many her. She adds with conviction, 0061 or e-mail [email protected] SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Sister Ellen Taylor works technology in with newfound hobby

ence in his BY ANN CAREY subject matter. He SOUTH BEND — The only kind told Today’s of camera Sister Ellen Taylor had Catholic used in her 50 years as a Sister of that since the Holy Cross was a disposable he has been point-and-shoot camera. Then, as a a commer- gift for her recent golden jubilee, cial photog- she was given a digital camera. rapher for “When I got the digital camera, 52 years, he I was clueless about how to use feels that he SISTER ELLEN TAYLOR it,” Sister Ellen told Today’s has a lot to Catholic. offer others She also was determined to in learning his techniques and learn about her new camera, and tricks of the trade. the perfect opportunity presented “The world famous photogra- itself at the Forever Learning pher, Ansel Adams, learned from Institute (FLI), where she enrolled his father that to have knowledge SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC in a digital photography class. FLI and not share it is a sin,” Weiss Holy Cross Sister Aloysia Marie Mulcaire, who recently celebrated her offers a wide variety of classes to observed. “Being a great admirer PROVIDED BY SISTER ELLEN TAYLOR 100th birthday, lectors at Mass at the Church of Our Lady of Loretto. students aged 50 and over and is of Ansel Adams, I feel it is my Sister Ellen Taylor took this photo- located in the Little Flower Parish duty to share my God-given graph of the holy oil in her con- Center in South Bend. knowledge.” vent church for an assignment to The timing was also perfect, for Weiss, who also teaches a FLI show form. She was attracted by the spring semester at FLI begins course on Apple computers, said the way the light illuminated the Holy Cross centenarian in February, and Sister Ellen had that his classes are always filled to oil. just arrived at the Holy Cross capacity, and he has an enthusias- motherhouse in February of this tic response from the students. continues to serve year, after retiring as a pastoral “Most of the students are eager sibilities and play with them. You associate at St. James Parish in to learn,” Weiss said, adding that can go ahead and take pictures and Lewiston, Idaho. he doesn’t “baby” his photography see what the results are because God’s people Not only did Sister Ellen learn students. “I make them work with with digital cameras, it not costing to use her new camera in the class, three assignments and a final anything to go around and take but she excelled in her class assignment that encompasses five pictures.” BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC master’s degree from the assignments, as one can see from specific compositional goals. Most Sister Ellen wishes that she had University of Detroit. her photograph on this page. Now of the students give me feedback been able to take more photo- Sister Aloysia Marie’s primary she’s a confident digital photogra- that they learned the most when graphs during some of her ministry NOTRE DAME — It is a rare day ministry was education. Thirteen pher who enjoys photography for they were challenged with the assignments, which included over- that one does not find Holy Cross of her 54 years of teaching were pleasure, as well as for capturing assignments.” seas stints in Bangladesh and Sister Aloysia Marie Mulcaire, spent at Holy Cross School in reference photos for her other Weiss said that it has been Israel, as well as her hometown of who celebrated her 100th birthday South Bend. She also served seven hobby of painting with water col- proven scientifically that learning Salt Lake City, Utah. on July 16, at daily Mass in the years at St. Patrick School. ors. new features of cameras and com- Now she will have other photo Church of Our Lady of Loretto at Her former students and those Sister Ellen gives the credit for puter programs will keep the mind opportunities in her new ministries Saint Mary’s College and in the who served with her would agree her success to the digital photogra- young and full of enthusiasm, and in South Bend, though the location convent dining room enjoying a that she ran a tight ship. She was a phy teacher at FLI, Ed Weiss. he says the same applies to him. won’t be quite as exotic. Sister meal with the other sisters. Sister disciplinarian, but the children “My advice to other seniors is “I attribute my ability to be Ellen will work part-time at Saint Al, as she is fondly called by learned. “All I had to do is give to find a class where a person will mentally agile at my age to the Mary’s College in the Justice many, also serves regularly as a them that look,” she says. explain the material without fact that by teaching, I, too, am Education Program and the Center lector at Mass and proclaims Sister John Margaret Dietzen, assuming you know a lot of challenged in order to offer 52 for Women’s Intercultural God’s word in a clear, strong who was principal when Sister things,” Sister Ellen said. “Ed was years of professional experience Leadership. Additionally, she has voice. Aloysia Marie taught at Holy very open to the questions, and to keep more than one step been invited to join the board of Her Irish brogue and twinkling Cross School, recalls that the sixth because it really helps to have ahead of my students,” Weiss said. directors of FLI and will teach a eyes are giveaways that she was graders were afraid of her and by someone who will give you a clear Sister Ellen observed that one of class there this fall on “Bible born in Ireland. Margaret Mulcaire the time they reached eighth grade explanation and will be patient and the most interesting things she Wisdom for Today.” hailed from a good, Catholic fami- they were begging to be in her show you. Most of us don’t have learned in the class was that a digi- Even with this busy schedule, ly. She was number nine of 10 homeroom. that technological background that tal camera is really a mini-computer. Sister Ellen said that she’s looking children. Several first cousins, two Her life of ministry did not end our young people have. That’s “So it was really fun to learn forward to having her weekends aunts, two brothers and two sisters, when she stopped formal teaching what I really appreciated about the menus and modes and settings free to pursue outside interests had religious vocations. in 1985. She served as a hostess Ed’s class.” that gave me control for taking such as photography and painting, Sister Aloysia Marie’s connec- and receptionist at Moreau Like all the teachers at FLI, pictures that I’d never had before. a luxury she did not have with the tions to the Holy Cross family go Seminary, worked as a secretary, Weiss is a volunteer with experi- And it was fun just to see the pos- demands of a full-time job. way back. Her aunts, Sisters and, up until recently, helped every Aloysia and Miriam, knew Father day in the convent library. She Sorin, the founder of Notre Dame continues to touch many by her personally, and her sisters, Sisters ministry of prayer and her Irish Maria Gemma and Miriam wit. Celebrate daily Mass in Gertrude, were Sisters of the Holy Asked what advice she would our two Chapels. Cross. She agrees that all these give to someone who wants to live vocations had a strong influence a long life, Sister Aloysia Marie t
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BY DIANE FREEBY long-time parishioner at Queen of Peace in Mishawaka. “I won- dered where they came from and MISHAWAKA — It’s a link to how you get them.” the past that today brings one After discovering a couple woman closer to her faith. That’s more cards at a local antique what Mary Jo O’Neil says about shop, O’Neil was hooked. She the holy card collection she’s cul- learned that most antique dealers tivated for the past 30 years. don’t carry holy cards, but after A collection of some 2,000 placing a few ads in various mag- holy cards began with one token azines, treasures began appearing of her husband’s appreciation. in her mailbox. While on business in California, “It was breathtaking for me to Chuck O’Neil brought back his open these up,” says O’Neil of wife a framed collage of holy the packages she received. “I got cards he found at an antique shop. “I was so taken by the older cards,” recalls O’Neil, who is a One of the oldest holy cards.

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EDITORIAL Youthful attitude benefits any age COMMENTARY ccording to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia on the Internet, “old Aage consists of nearing or surpassing the average life span of TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. human beings.” Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, The boundary between middle age and old age cannot be defined IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] exactly because it does not have the same meaning in all societies. In some parts of the world, people are considered old because of certain changes in their activities or social roles. For example, people may be labeled “old” when they become grandparents, or when they begin to Sen. Kennedy, abortion, do less or different work, as in retirement. In North America and Europe, people are considered old if they have lived a certain number of years. The age of 65 often is consid- and the party of the little guy ered to be the beginning of old age because, until recently, United States and British citizens became eligible to retire at this age and he death of Sen. Edward But I will confess that much of my draw full Social Security benefits. Since 2003, however, the age at Kennedy has unleashed for father’s fierce Democratic sensibil- which a U.S. citizen is eligible for full Social Security benefits has Tme a flood of memories and ity remained in me, especially as I begun to increase gradually, and will continue to do so until it reaches triggered a number of rueful medi- deepened my appreciation of the WORD 67 in 2027. Currently, it is 66. tations. I come from a family of Catholic Church’s social doctrine The aged often experience a general physical decline and become intense Kennedyphiles. Both of in regard to the poor and the disen- ON less active. Old age can cause people to have limited regenerative my parents — Irish and Catholic franchised. abilities and be more prone to disease, syndromes and sickness. In to the bone — deeply admired the I suppose you could say that I FIRE most parts of the world, women live, on average, longer than men. In Kennedy family. My mother was was, like a lot of people in my the U.S. and Sweden, the disparity can be nine years or more. especially fond of Rose, the pious generation, a bit eclectic in my FATHER ROBERT BARRON According to 2004 U.S. government statistics, life expectancy at birth and energetic matriarch of the politics, drawing inspiration from clan. both sides of the spectrum. As my was 80.4 years for women and 75.2 years for men. earliest stages, has certain rights Magazines and newspapers thinking continued to develop, the All that said, if you fit or are about to fit in the old-age category, which must be recognized — the reporting the assassination and greatest problem I began to have don’t be in a hurry to call it quits. Just because you have wrinkles and right to be born, the right to love, funeral of President Kennedy were with the Democratic party finally liver spots on your skin, gray, white or disappearing hair, lessened the right to grow old.” cherished keepsakes in our home had nothing to do with economic hearing and/or worsening eyesight, reduced agility and maybe even And he went on: “when history when I was growing up; and the theory or even with geo-political looks back at this era it should rec- difficulty thinking clearly or recalling memories does not mean you murder of Sen. Robert Kennedy strategy; it had to do with abortion. ognize this generation as the one are not capable of continuing to live a full, active and even enjoyable (when I was eight) is one of the I understood very well the which cared for human beings life. most vivid and poignant memories arguments of feminists and enough to halt the practice of war, According to Father John Catoir, director of the Christophers and of my childhood. For my father, women’s rights advocates concern- to provide a decent living for author of a series of daily reflections titled “Three Minutes a Day,” the Kennedys represented the con- ing freedom of choice, but I just every family, and to fulfill its age should not keep you from enjoying life. “The most important tinuation of the great Democratic couldn’t buy them, since the responsibility to its children from thing to remember is to keep a youthful attitude whether you can be tradition stretching back through choice in question was the option the very moment of conception.” physically active or not. There are many opportunities for fulfillment. Hubert Humphrey, Adlai to snuff out an innocent life. When For my money, that’s one of the Don’t be afraid of growing old,” he writes. Stevenson, Harry Truman, FDR, the Democratic party embraced best and most theoretically consis- Father Catoir tells the story of Bill Zimmerman, an avid golfer all the way to Al Smith. abortion-rights as a plank in its tent defenses of the pro-life posi- who, at age 69, still competes with men half his age. He won an ama- One of my platform and tion ever articulated. And it came earliest political eventually as a teur golf championship 50 years ago, and still plays tournament golf. quite appropriately from the leader memories was non-negotiable Zimmerman says, “Golf is a game that too often men stop playing of the party of the little guy. In joining in with principle, I once they become senior citizens.” But according to Zimmerman, the Democrats, he often told 1971 anyway, opposition to abor- my father in found myself on game gets to be more fun as one gets older. He adds, “Older people tion was a naturally Democratic lustily booing the horns of a miss a lot by not continuing to play.” position, whereas today a pro-life Richard Nixon dilemma: how There are countless examples of individuals who became famous me, stick up for the little Democrat is practically an oxy- as he appeared could I reconcile in old age. Author Harry Bernstein published his first book, “The moron, and almost every major on the TV my father’s Invisible Wall,” at 96; James Fisher returned from retirement as a Democratic politician, locally or screen accepting guy, the oppressed, those party of the little blacksmith to become the first person over 100 years old to achieve nationally, feels obligated to parrot the nomination guy with the the ACA accountancy qualification; Mae Laborde began acting in her pro-choice ideology if he wants his of the party that was who fall through the party’s nomination. 90s; and, finally, but by no means last, Arthur Winston, at age 100, Republican allowing for Edward Kennedy was in many retired from his job working for the Los Angeles Metro after 72 years party at their abortion on ways a great and significant legisla- missing only one day, that being for his wife’s funeral. 1972 convention cracks of the society. demand? tor. In regard to civil rights, nuclear in Miami. My And this disarmament, protecting the inter- father just didn’t brings me back ests of the disabled, health care It’s how you play the game care for to Ted Kennedy reform, etc., his achievements are Republicans, and the Entertainer Kathie Lee Gifford in a new book titled, “Just When I substantive indeed. But his reversal seeing them as the representatives Kennedy legacy. I think it is safe Thought I’d Dropped My Last Egg,” says it this way: “For years our of position on the most compelling of the interests of the rich. to say that, over the past 30 years, society has perpetrated the perverse notion that once nature is done moral issue of the day is, I think, an Democrats, he often told me, stick there has been no stronger and with us — especially women — we’re done, too! But it’s a lie, and indication of a fatal inconsistency at up for the little guy, the oppressed, more consistent advocate of abor- we don’t have to cooperate with it. Who says we have to hoist our the heart of Democratic politics. those who fall through the cracks tion rights than this late “lion of beefy carcass onto the gurney and disappear into the sunset? Not me. And it goes a long way to explain- of the society. And they were, he the Senate.” Because you know when we’re really done? When we drop dead, ing why people like me, who are by argued, the politicians most in line But it was not always so. In tradition predisposed to vote for the that’s when. with the instincts of the Catholic 1971, just two years before Roe v. party of the little guy, balk, hesitate, “But until that day comes,” she continues, “I believe we can expe- social teaching tradition. My uncle Wade, Sen Kennedy responded to and protest. rience creativity far beyond our wildest expectations. We can give Tommy, another dyed-in-the-wool a man named Tom Dennelly of birth daily to something beautiful and meaningful in ways we’ve Democrat, often worried that, as Great Neck, N.Y. who had written never dreamed.” my father moved into the upper to the senator expressing his views Gifford says for her it’s been a matter of coming to grips with real- middle class, he might commit the on the matter of abortion. Here is Father Robert Barron is the founder ity. “Sometimes life doesn’t march on; it limps. Sometimes it’s on a unforgiveable sin of voting how Kennedy responded: “While of Word on Fire Minsitries walker and sometimes it’s on an IV drip in the ICU. What’s for sure Republican. the deep concern of a woman (www.wordonfire.org) He is also is that we’re going to have ups and downs, good days and bad, tri- Now that’s the political back- bearing an unwanted child merits the Francis Cardinal George Chair umphs and tragedies, shock and awe, and everything in between. ground out of which I came. My consideration and sympathy, it is of Faith and Culture at University How we deal with it is ultimately what makes the difference between own thinking evolved in response my personal feeling that the legal- of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein a life well lived and a life, well, ... lived.” to the “malaise” of the Jimmy ization of abortion on demand is Seminary in Mundelein, Ill. Carter years and the success of not in accordance with the value Ordained an archdiocesan priest in Ronald Reagan’s embrace of the which our civilization places on Chicago in 1986, he also has pub- Today’s Catholic editorial board is Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa Everett, Father free market and his principled human life. Wanted or unwanted, I lished numerous books, essays and Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. opposition to communist ideology. believe that human life, even at its DVDs. SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 COMMENTARY 15 Thinking about membership CATEQUIZEM By Dominic Camplisson Catholics, unlike some groups, have no problem honoring Mary, Jesus’ to the Knights of Columbus? mother.This quiz looks at some of the titles which have been used over the years. his October the 72 jurisdic- tions of the Knights of TColumbus will be extending 1.The name Mary derives from this Hebrew original: a hand to all Catholic men to join THE INDIANA KNIGHTS a.Murray b.Miriam c.Millicent the ranks of the largest Catholic BY BOB HARTENSTEIN men’s fraternal organization in the 2.What was special about this name in ancient times? world. But membership in the a.Mary was the first woman to be called this name. Knights does not come without b.It was reserved for wives of the Davidic family. consequences. stand alone in the hostile attacks ty. c.Nothing, it was a common name Membership in the Knights of on our church. The unity of the As a Knight, you will be asked Columbus means solidarity with church is strained, and the Knights to defend a strong family life as 3.Mary is often referred to in Greek as “Theotokos”what does this mean? our parish priests and bishops dur- must be there in full support. well as community involvement. ing this Year for Priests that began As a Knight, you must be pre- You will be asked to witness and a.God’s daughter b.God bearer c.Goddess on June 19. We must always pared to fight for religious liberty promote charity, unity, fraternity remember parish priests dedicated on all fronts: Where legislation is and patriotism. 4.This type of name (Theotokos) is often referred to as doctrinal.Why? their lives to serve the Catholic introduced at the state and federal Members of the Knights are a.It is a contrivance of quiz writers to sound important. community. The Knights of levels to change the tax exempt opposed to pending health care b.It means they are not related to doctrine. Columbus are proud of our priests status of churches and religious reform that would use tax dollars c.They derive from or support teaching about Mary, they are not and honor their witness to our faith groups such as the Knights of to fund abortions and stem-cell just honorific. and their courage at a time when Columbus; in states where bills research that advocates the death the church is facing constant chal- were introduced to strip Catholic of an infant for possible health 5.We actually know the origin of that title.It came from lenges. bishops and priests of their gov- cures. Knights will be asked to pray erning authority; and where bills As a member of the Knights of a.the fifth century Council of Ephesus for our priests to help them repair have been introduced forcing the Columbus you will be asked to b.the 16th century Council of Trent a wounded Catholic culture. Yes, acceptance of alternative lifestyles defend the traditional marriage c.the 19th century Vatican Council our priests need the laity more in schools, thus undermining the than ever to ensure they never very foundation of historical socie- KNIGHTS, PAGE 16 6.Mary is,much to some people’s surprise,also referenced in this book a.the Quran b.the Annals of the Third Reich Live the model of humility and service c.the Legend of Gilgamesh 7.An honorific title used of Mary “Stella Maris”if often translated part of this effort to defend, explain low Christ, we must walk the path and perpetuate the ancient beliefs of through a hostile world to our own a.Stella Dallas b.Light-filled Mary c.Star of the Sea THE the Chosen People. Calvary. More directly about this week- In this weekend’s first reading, 8.The name “Mary Magdalene”tells us what about Mary,mother of Jesus? SUNDAY end’s reading, Wisdom very clearly from Wisdom, we are reminded a.Nothing, it refers to a different person. illustrates the struggle between once more that discipleship is not b.Mary’s attributes as magnanimous GOSPEL good and evil, between God and easy. The world stands utterly c.Mary’s own home town human evil. This conflict causes a opposite Jesus. We cannot stand MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION situation not best described as two midway between Christ and evil. 9.In the New Testament,the title “Mary wife of Clopas”proves ships passing silently in the night. We must choose one or the other. Rather, there is no place for evil in If we choose evil, as the epistle a.nothing it refers to another person. the presence of God, and vice recalls, we move toward our b.that Mary married twice. 25th Sunday versa. destruction. c that Mary was from the region of Clopas now in Syria. Mk 9:30-37 The Epistle to James offers us However, Jesus is with us. He the second reading. This clear and is with us in the teachings of the 10.The reference to Mary mother of James means rotestants, accustomed to frank message speaks of those apostles whom the Lord commis- a.that Jesus had a brother. reading the King James, or human activities that are at root and sioned to continue the work of sal- b.that James’s mother was also called Mary. Pauthorized, version of the in expression evil. The epistle warns vation. In their teachings, applied Bible, often ask Catholics why c.that if you add up all the letters in Mary’s name you get a num- that hardness of heart, and wicked even now in the visible, institu- ber of letters. Catholic versions, or the Catholic intentions, lead humans to unholy tional church, we hear Jesus. He is liturgy, include the Book of but also destructive behavior. with us in the sacraments, also Wisdom. The King James Version St. Mark’s Gospel supplies the conveyed to us through the twelve. 11.Although the Regina Coeli in Rome bears a title of Mary,this building was,in the omits it. last reading. Jesus predicts the cru- Jesus does not thunder into our 20th century,a notorious Wisdom was one of several Old cifixion. He forecasts being seized hearts and homes. We must wel- a.basilica b.prison c.spaghetti factory Testament discounted by the bibli- and delivered to evil persons. He come the good and saving cruci- cal scholars who prepared the also declares that after the crucifix- fied Savior. The first step in this 12.Sometimes titles ascribed to Mary refer to apparitions.Which of these is not one? English version for King James I ion, in three days will come the process is to acquire the humility a.Our Lady of Lourdes of England. resurrection. He will prevail. to know who we are and what we The Roman Catholic Church, b.Our Lady of The Lamp It is important to note that in need. We are humans, with all the c.Our Lady of Fatima long before the Reformation and this reading, as so often in all the dignity and limitations within the certainly since, has taught that four Gospels, Jesus gathers togeth- term. We need God with us in Wisdom indeed is the word of er the apostles as special students, Jesus. 13.And this title refers to an apparition in the New World God. Wisdom provides this week- especially called, and personally a.Our Lady of Guadalupe end with its first reading. commissioned to build the church. b.Our Lady of Izmir Wisdom was written amid cul- However, they still are humans, c.Our Lady of Knock tural warfare in which the Jews READINGS vulnerable to human pettiness and Sunday: Wis 2:12,17-20 Ps 54:3-4,5,6- had to fight for their identity. sin. Reminding them to be ser- Many had left the Holy Land to 8 Jas 3:16-4:3 Mk 9:30-37 14.This name,which refers to our lady,is unusual in that it is the name of two famous vants to all, Jesus calls them to Monday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13 Ps 19:2- locations,not just one find better conditions elsewhere. humility and to live in the model a.Our Lady of Kazan Living elsewhere meant that they that the Lord has set. 5 Mt 9:9-13 were in the midst of pagans. In this model will be security. Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8,12b,14-20 b.Notre Dame These pagans had all the advan- Ps 122:1-5 Lk 8:19-21 c.Santa Maria de Luis Rey de Francia tages, and they were firmly in con- Reflection Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9 trol. Ignoring all these advantages (Ps) Tb 13:2-4,6-8 Lk 9:1-6 15.And this medieval name applied to,especially to portraits or statues of Mary,long was not easy. Especially, Jewish The church has called us Thursday: Hg 1:1-8 Ps 149:1-6,9 before it applied to a modern singer parents had to inspire their children, through the biblical readings at Lk 9:7-9 understandably impressed by the a.Bella Donna b.La Donna Mobile c.Madonna Mass these weeks to discipleship. Friday: Hg 2:1-9 Ps 43:1-4 dazzle of the pagan world, to hold It has not led us down a primrose Lk 9:18-22 ANSWERS: fast to the seemingly rigid demands path. Last weekend, it called us to Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a of the religion of their forebears. ponder, to celebrate, and to con- 1.b, 2.c, 3.b, 4.c, 5.a, 6.a, 7.c, 8.a, 9.a, 10.c, 11.b, 12.b, 13.a, 14.b, 15.c The Wisdom Literature, including nect with the cross. If we truly fol- (Ps) Jer 31:10-13 Lk 9:43b-45 the Book of Wisdom, developed as 16 COMMENTARY SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 The priestly character of the church or the good of the church, of the Catholic Church says, “Two tismal grace — a life of faith, Pope Benedict XVI has participations in the one priesthood NOTRE DAME CENTER FOR LITURGY hope, and charity, a life according Fdeclared a Year for Priests of Christ.” to the Spirit.” — CCC 1547. lasting until June of 2010. One There are various names to dis- Most of all, the common priest- should not think this only concerns tinguish them. Sometimes they are DEDICATED TO LITURGICAL RESEARCH hood is exercised by assisting at the priest. Since a priest is a ser- named by the originating sacra- AND PASTORAL LITURGY Mass. Full, active, and conscious vant of the body of Christ, it con- ment. Then the catechism says participation at the holy Eucharist cerns everyone in that body, “baptismal priesthood” and is an obligation of baptismal including laity and religious. “ordained priesthood.” Sometimes priesthood. “The celebrating The Notre Dame Center for they are named by the ministry The Year for Priests assembly is the community of the Liturgy would therefore like to specified. Then it says “common baptized.” — CCC 1141. No one offer a series of reflections on the priesthood” and “ministerial priest- is inactive. priesthood. Through the kindness hood.” of baptism, “the person baptized is is called to be a ‘blessing,’ and to But the ordained priest has a of the editors at Today’s Catholic This does not mean the two incorporated into the church, the bless.” — CCC 1669. special responsibility, special min- these reflections will find a home ways of participating in the one body of Christ, and made a sharer • A daily life of love is istry, and special grace. And those in these pages once a month. priesthood of Christ are in compe- in the priesthood of Christ.” — involved here, too. “The common we want to explore in future In all the remaining reflections tition. How could they be? In the CCC 1279. priesthood of the faithful is exer- reflections. through this year, we will talk kingdom of God (unlike in the This places obligations on the cised by the unfolding of bap- about what is distinctive to the world), there are no power strug- laity. We can take a few samplings ordained priesthood. It is their gles. Not between the head and the out of the catechism. year. But in this first piece we body, not between the Father and • In the home, or domestic SCRIPTURE SEARCH pause and remember the common the Son, not between the Son and church, “the father of the family, the mother, children, and all mem- priesthood of the whole church. the Holy Spirit, not between the Gospel for September 20, 2009 bers of the family exercise the The church teaches that all priest and the laity. Mark 9:30-37 priesthood comes from Christ. He The common priesthood of all priesthood of the baptized in a is the high priest, the first priest, the laity has its source in baptism. privileged way.” — CCC 1657. Following is a word search based on the Gospel the primordial priest. If the whole The Scriptures in 1 Peter say • By praying the Liturgy of the reading for the 25th Suday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B: church has a priestly character, it Christians are a “chosen race, a Hours the laity “exercise the royal A lesson in servant leadership. The words can be comes from him. royal priesthood.” The catechism priesthood of the baptized.” — found in all directions in the puzzle. The lay Christian participates in affirms this. “By baptism they CCC 1174. Christ’s priesthood in a different share in the priesthood of Christ, • The pious practice of “sacra- GALILEE ANYONE DISCIPLES way than the ordained priest does. in his prophetic and royal mis- mentals derive from the baptismal THREE DAYS UNDERSTAND AFRAID Thus the heading in the Catechism sion.” — CCC 1268. By the fruit priesthood: every baptized person CAPERNAUM HOUSE ON THE WAY SILENT SAT DOWN CALLED TWELVE FIRST LAST OF (ALL) SERVANT CHILD MIDST Faith and reason, irrationality and terror HIS ARMS MY NAME SENT ME he media’s obsession with the goodness and innate attractive- AT CAPERNAUM salvation-through-latex in ness of upright and ethical living Tthe matter of AIDS preven- made known to us in the very lan- THE D I ARFAMYNAME tion in Africa so dominated the guage of creation. coverage of Pope Benedict XVI’s “This insight prompts us to CATHOLIC INGFHISARMSD March pilgrimage to Cameroon seek all that is right and just, to SWAOJ O J PU T A T and Angola that one of the most step outside the restricted sphere DIFFERENCE COL TYSDAPWNH impressive addresses of the pontif- of our own self-interest and act for I D I SSENTMEYR icate was virtually ignored. the good of others. Genuine reli- GEORGE WEIGEL Delivered to the Muslim leaders of gion thus widens the horizon of PTLADRTMLLOE Cameroon at the apostolic nuncia- human understanding and stands at exegesis of Islamic law by Muslim LAELEVE IWVNE ture in Yaounde on March 19, the base of any authentically ESEPTASDKEED Benedict’s concise remarks repre- human culture. It rejects all forms lawyers. Whatever its causes, how- sented perhaps the most refined of violence and totalitarianism: not ever, this desiccation was a crucial SDASANGSNDSA statement of the point the pope has only on principles of faith, but also factor in creating the irrationalism DCRNYTPTWUUY of contemporary jihadism, embod- been making since his September of right reason. Indeed, religion FIAYAWEHTNOS 2006 Regensburg Lecture sent the and reason mutually reinforce one ied in the Taliban slogan, “Throw world press into another tailspin. another since religion is purified reason to the dogs — it stinks of FNCALLEDL I HC corruption.” Here are the key passages: and structured by reason, and rea- © 2009 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com “My friends, I believe a partic- son’s full potential is unleashed by It would be helpful if western ularly urgent task of religion today revelation and faith.” governments took this history seri- is to unveil the vast potential of For three years now, the Holy ously — and took the pope’s medical procedure that would human reason, which is itself Father has been quietly insisting analysis of the problem of faith KNIGHTS destroy life. God’s gift and which is elevated that the problem of jihadist terror- and reason seriously. It is not gov- The 1.78 million Knights have ernment’s task to foster the kind of by revelation and faith. Belief in ism and the lethal threat it poses, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 promised their unconditional sup- the one God, far from stunting our both to the West and to Muslims interreligious dialogue implied by port for the full protection of life capacity to understand ourselves of moderate temperament, is root- Benedict’s speech in Yaounde: an everywhere. Are you ready to join and the world, broadens it. Far ed in the detachment of faith from interreligious dialogue that aims to unit as that between a man and a our ranks in the defense of life? from setting us against the world, reason. Cut that cord theologically, understand revelation through rea- woman. At the 127th annual con- Are you prepared to join the it commits us to it. We are called and you end up with a God of son, thus opening up the prospects vention of the Knights of nationwide 40-Days for Life cam- to help others see the subtle traces sheer willfulness who can com- of a joint exploration of the Columbus held Aug. 5, Knights paign from Sept. 23 to Nov. 1, a and mysterious presence of God in mand anything, including the mur- “splendor of human dignity” and adopted a resolution to achieve prayerful vigil combined with fast- the world, which he has mar- der of innocents. Tighten the cord the implications of that dignity for legal and constitutional protection ing at abortion clinics around the velously created and continually that binds faith and reason in a religious freedom and the gover- of marriage; but we Knights — in state of Indiana? sustains with his ineffable and all- mutually supportive synthesis and nance of just societies. On the the trenches — are the men need- Every October and March, the embracing love. Although his infi- the religious case for jihadist ter- other hand, governments that don’t ing to witness to the truth of mar- Knights of Columbus extend a nite glory can never be directly rorism collapses of its own irra- recognize that the detachment of riage and family. It is time to hand to all practicing Catholic grasped by our finite minds in this tionality. faith from reason defines the fault- reconstruct the family to a prayer- men to grow our membership in life, we nonetheless catch glimpses No one knows why Islam, line between the jihadists and the ful cohesive unit. every parish possible. If your of it in the beauty that surrounds which in the early Middle Ages rest of us are likely to misread As a member of the Knights of church doesn’t have a Knights’ us. When men and women allow created cultures open to philosoph- what remains a mortal threat, eight Columbus, you will be asked to council or you are looking for a the magnificent order of the world ical inquiry and respectful of the years after 9/11. defend life from conception to nat- way to join, e-mail Dale Waters, and the splendor of human dignity canons of reason, underwent what ural death. Knights have called on state membership director, at to illumine their hearts, they dis- seems to have been a kind of intel- legislators everywhere to protect [email protected]. cover that what is ‘reasonable’ lectual shutdown, so that by the the religious conscience of doc- extends far beyond what mathe- 14th century the wellsprings of tors, nurses and health care work- George Weigel is a senior fellow of matics can calculate, logic can intellectual imagination had large- ers, guaranteeing their right to Robert Hartenstein is the communi- the Ethics and Public Policy deduce, and scientific experimen- ly dried up throughout the Islamic refuse to perform abortions, assist- cations director for the Indiana Center in Washington, D.C. tation can demonstrate; it includes world, leaving only the endless ed suicide and euthanasia or any Knights of Columbus. SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

USF FOOTBALL OPENS SEASON WITH 55-0 WIN Not bad for an opener: University of Saint Francis 55, Iowa Wesleyan College 0, with 600 yards in total offense, 172 yards total offense for IWC. The game was the Cougars 53rd straight win at home and head coach Kevin Donley’s 230th career win on Sept. 12 before more than 4,000 fans. Along with a 53rd consecutive home win, USF posted its third season- opening shutout in its last four season-openers. The Cougars won their 10th consecutive season Sports opening game and their 11th straight home opener starting the program’s 12th season. CYO Panthers, Holy ICCL Blazers, Cougars battle the gridiron Wallisch on the ensuing Cougar the game was 0-0 and that the Cross poised for a BY JOE KOZINSKI possession gave the black and Cougars would be a different team orange great field position again. for the remainder of the day. SOUTH BEND — Turning the After a 15-yard pitch to Ernst’s team responded quickly showdown tables would be the theme as the Dominique Sanders, Ottbridge with a 46-yard touchdown run by St. Matthew (St. Jude, Our Lady seemed to have another touch- Sanders only 1:12 seconds into the the lone score when QA/PB lost to BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN of Hungary) Blazers opened their down under his belt only to have half making the score 25-0. the undefeated Holy Cross team in season against the West Side the 20-yard run called back The rest of the contest was a Week 4 action, 26-6. The Catholic (Holy Family, St. John because of a penalty. The setback defensive battle highlighted with FORT WAYNE — Week 3 of Cardinals, however, increased the Baptist, St. Adalbert and did not stop the relentless Blazer an intersection by Sanders at the Catholic Youth League (CYO) their win streak to three with a 6-0 Corpus Christi) Cougars at Saint attack, two plays later — a 20- 15 and that would be the closest football action saw a battle of the victory over the JAT Knights on Joseph’s High School field. yard jaunt by Sanders and a 7-yard the Cougars would get to pay dirt. St. Johns between the 0-2 Raiders Sept. 13 at Bishop Luers. In a The Blazers were dominated by rumble from Ottbridge carrying Four knees in the victory forma- and the 0-2 Eagles. It was the hard-fought battle between two the Cougars two weeks prior in the Cougars with him into the end tion sealed the deal for the Blazers. Eagles who got their first win of very evenly matched teams, the jamboree and had something to zone capped the drive. “All of our successes today the season with a 36-0 vic- score was in a 0-0 deadlock prove when they stepped on to the The Blazers took no chances were because of our line; Connor tory on Saturday after- at the half. St. Charles field on a beautiful September day. with their kicking game and hand- Russell, Jaun Cruz, Patrick noon, Sept. 5. Four dominated the The Cougars started with the ed the ball to Sanders for the point Fischer, Matt Nagy and Neil touchdowns pigskin for much of ball and were promptly stopped on after try making the score 19-0 Smith,” exclaimed Ernst. “The were executed the first two quar- downs by the stingy Blazer with 11.1 seconds left in the first lines fine work let our backs find by Coach Jim ters and contin- defense. As the Cougars punted, quarter. the holes, not bad for an opener.” Carroll’s ued to control the low liner was plucked out of After changing positions a cou- “We are a first year staff and young men the tempo in the the air by Jonathon Wallisch and ple of times, it looked like the we have added schools to the pro- in the first second half led he raced 35 yards untouched into Cougars finally were in a rhythm gram and there will be some grow- quarter with by their work- the end zone for the first points of starting with the ball at their own ing pains,” explained Cougar skip- yet another horse Brian the game. The points after try was 30 with 2:43 to play in the half. per Todd Lukens. “We need the scored with Gabet’s 44 yards missed by Tyran Ottbridge. The Cougars amassed three first kids to buy into the program, I am just over a rushing and The Cougars again started with downs and were on the move until convinced, with hard work, we minute left in touchdown. the ball and turned it over on downs an errant Adam Gonzalez pass will get better as the season goes regulation. The St. Jude thanks to the swarming Blazer found Tyler Schweiss for an inter- along.” Continuing their Eagles improved to 2-2 defense. The Blazers didn’t take ception. Schweiss raced down the In other action, the Mishawaka winning streak, the Holy with a 30-0 win over St. John- long to get things going, on the first sideline for more that 20 yards Catholic Saints took on the Holy Cross boys advanced to 3-0 with a New Haven. Coach Pat Henline snap from scrimmage, Ottbridge dodging would-be tacklers as the Cross/Christ the King Crusaders. 28-16 win over the St. Jude reports that the shutout was led, scampered around end for a 42-yard horn sounded. He was knocked After a scoreless first half, Casey Eagles. Next up, the St. Vincent once again, by Luke Palmer, while touchdown. Again Ottbridge’s PAT out of bounds ending the half, Coleman scored the lone touch- Panthers defeated JAT (St. crediting Gus Schrader and Jon was missed, but the Blazers held Blazers up, 19-0. down in the game for the Elizabeth-St. Joseph/St. Poore for a large part of the scor- firmly to a 12-0 lead with 3:13 left To start the second half the Crusaders on a 2-yard plunge. Aloysius/St. Therese) by a score of ing and rushing attack. in the first quarter. Blazer’s head coach, Mike Ernst Ryan Wobbe booted the two-point 30-22 in a hard-fought game In another Week 4 matchup, the A fumble recovery by Blazer encouraged his squad by saying conversion to make the final, 8-0. decided in the fourth quarter. St. Vincent Panthers defeated St. Michael Fiacable led the way John, Fort Wayne by a score of for the undefeated Panthers by 40-0. Panther quarterback Michael rushing for two touchdowns and Fiacable ran for two touchdowns throwing for two more from his and threw for another to lead the quarterback position. Ryan attack. Jordan Bly rushed for a •Downtown •Time Corners Watercutter and Kyle Hartzog score and Stephen Colligan caught were on the receiving end of the the scoring pass. The Panther spe- •East State •Lima Road scoring passes. cial teams unit also factored in the Coach Cory Kitchen summa- scoring as Kyle Hartzog scored on •Glenbrook •Maysville Road rized, “Our kids played hard. We a kickoff return and Colligan con- feel very fortunate to come out verted five of five on extra point with a win against a good football kicks. team.” Coach Cory Kitchen summa- JAT’s Nic Morken, Trey rized, “It was a great effort in all Casaburo and Braeden Thiele three phases today — our defense scored touchdowns in the loss. pitched a shutout, our offense was St. Charles downed the Royal explosive when it needed to be Reds from Queen of Angels/Most and our special teams were very FALL SHARATHON Precious Blood (QA/PB) in the special.” He added, “I was very final contest of the day at Bishop proud of the way we came out and 2009 Dwenger. Taking the positives out were ready to play right away of the loss, Coach Jeff Weddle against a very well-coached pro- October 21-23 reported that his defensive unit gram.” recovered a fumble while safety The win sets up a showdown 7am to 7pm Ryan May had three huge tackles next week as the Panthers (4-0) in open field saving long runs by face off against the undefeated and the Cardinals, which could have reigning champs, Holy Cross on Listen around the world at www.redeemerradio.com proved devastating. Royal Red Sunday, Sept. 20. The game will defensive end Jacob Mazurak and air at 1 p.m. on Redeemer Radio to contact us or provide financial support defensive tackle Matt Bubb also 1450 AM live from Bishop [email protected] added key sacks. Dwenger field. (260) 436-1450 Noah Vorndran returned an Catholic Radio AM 1450 4705 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne 46804 interception nearly 60 yards for 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 Book of historic ND football team will please ardent football fans “Loyal Sons: The Story of the Four Horsemen and Notre Dame Football’s 1924 Champions”

REVIEWED BY ANN CAREY toric football team in detail that will Notre Dame team members were many other areas. more trivial data about the 1920s please ardent football fans. Of spe- expected to conduct themselves Lefebvre’s book is, of course, and Notre Dame lore. cific interest to Catholics, the with dignity and honor, and of mostly about football — sometimes “Outlined against a blue-gray author also recounts how that 1924 course, to win football games. in too much detail for the average October sky, the Four Horsemen team inspired Catholic pride across The 1924 team met all of these reader — but the book is worth The author will be signing books at rode again.” the nation, helped reduce prejudice expectations, defeating powerhouse reading even for non-football fans, the Hammes Notre Dame Many people are familiar with against Catholics and launched Army and going on to defeat who can skim over the play-by- Bookstore from 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. this famous line that opened Notre Dame as a national symbol Stanford in the 1925 Rose Bowl. play descriptions. Not only does 18 and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Oct. Grantland Rice’s sports story about of Catholicism, instilling a passion Father O’Hara led a three-week “Loyal Sons” offer insights into the 2. On Oct. 2, he will speak at the the 1924 Notre Dame football for Notre Dame that has been hand- road tour on the way to, and home ties between Catholic pride and 8 p.m. Knights of Columbus team’s victory over Army that led ed down for generations. from, the Rose Bowl to “showcase Notre Dame, Lefebvre’s research smoker at Sacred Heart Parish to Notre Dame winning the nation- In May of 1924, Notre Dame Catholic pride and achievement” to also reveals other fascinating, if Center, Notre Dame. al title for the first time. Not many students clashed in the streets of alumni, Knights people know much about that 1924 South Bend with hooded Ku Klux of Columbus Notre Dame team, however, nor do Klansmen who were in town for a chapters and fans •Carpet Cleaning they know that the team’s successes rally, and the KKK succeeded in across the •Air Duct Cleaning helped dispel prejudice against painting Notre Dame students as Midwest, South •Furniture Cleaning Catholics at a time when the Ku hooligans, although accounts differ and West. Thus, Klux Klan was leading attacks as to who started the melee. Catholics across •Drapery Cleaning against Catholicism. Nevertheless, Holy Cross Father the country •General Contracting Jim Lefebvre’s new book, John O’Hara, Notre Dame’s prefect embraced Notre “Loyal Sons: The Story of the Four of religion, was concerned about the Dame as a feel- •Satisfaction Guaranteed Horsemen and Notre Dame public’s image of Notre Dame stu- good success Football’s 1924 Champions” (Great dents and hoped that Knute Rockne story for Catholics South Bend Area Fort Wayne Area Day Press, Minneapolis, 2008, and his football team could help who had been 1-800-252-8947 • (574) 255-8947 1-800-232-4956 • (260) 422-7447 $24.95) tells the story of that his- improve that image. To do that, the marginalized in so

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Send in your Brian Norman Drew, Louis-Besancon Sacred Heart 53, St.Joseph announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Eugene L.Lothamer, Theodore S.Zmyslo, Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Robert Lee, 90, St. 80, St.Louis-Besancon 86, Corpus Christi Charles Chapel or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Plymouth Viola Schaller, 93, call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Granger James D.Lehman, 66, Christ the King Mary Ann Bryant Bird, St.Michael Waterloo 65, St.Pius X MISC. HAPPENINGS Purdue on two big screen TVs, Catholic Church will celebrate South Bend Marguerite M.Harter, St. Vincent School reunion food and beer provided, bring Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 10, Mishawaka Dorothy Hums, 84, St. 94, St.Michael the Elkhart — The first St. Vincent cigars or buy them there. Cost is from 5-11 p.m. at the Father Robert A.Blair, 68, Matthew Cathedral Archangel de Paul School reunion will be $25 per person. Thomas A. Brandon Council 451 Queen of Peace Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Mother Knights of Columbus Hall, 600 Teresa Center, 1114 S. Main St. Bishop Luers softball tourney Reed Rd. Special Oktoberfest from 3-5 p.m. An alumni Mass Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers menu and dancing to the music vigil commemorating the Auburn Rd., sponsored by the St. will follow. RSVP to (574) 293- High School will hold a home- of the Freudemacher Band. All International Day of Peace Vincent Scouts, will be open all 8451 or e-mail: d.quinn@stvin- coming softball tourney on adults over the age of 21 are wel- Monday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Friday and Saturday nights in centelkhart.org. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Tillman come. Admission is free. downtown library plaza. October and Thursday nights Oct. Park, 600 Tillman Rd. Round 15, 22 and 29, and Sundays Oct. Day of reflection Robin 10-person, co-ed teams Spaghetti dinner Bake sale and rummage sale benefit 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 7-9 p.m. Mishawaka — A day of reflec- start at 9 a.m. Round robin tour- Columbia City — St. Paul of the Altar and Rosary Society tion will be held at St. Francis ney limited to six teams who will Cross Parish will have a spaghet- South Bend — A bake and rum- Knights announce pancake breakfasts Convent (across from Marian play five games. Awards follow- ti dinner Saturday, Sept. 19, from mage sale will be held at St. John Granger — St. Pius X Knights High School) Wednesday, Sept. ing the final game at 1 p.m. 6-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 for the Baptist Parish Friday, Oct. 17, will host a pancake breakfast on 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Bishop Luers. adults, $4 for children 5-12 and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the second Sunday of each month The theme for the day is “Francis Cost is $15 per player and children 4 and under free. $20 Saturday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. to in the auxiliary gym after the of Assisi.” Please bring your includes team shirts, awards and max per family. noon. Sunday will include a $1 a 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses. Bible. The cost of the day is $15 beverages. bag sale. and includes lunch. Register by St. Adalbert plans fish fry, salad bar St. Mary plans fall fest Sept. 25 to Sister Barbara Anne Youth rally announced South Bend — St. Adalbert Saints Alive! announces softball Decatur — St. Mary Parish will Hallman at (574) 259-5427. Fort Wayne — The High School Parish will have a fish fry and tournament have a fall fest Saturday and Youth Rally, sponsored by the salad bar Friday, Sept. 25, from Fort Wayne — A softball tourna- Sunday, Sept. 19 and 20. St. Adalbert School alumni plan get- Office of Youth Ministry, will be 3:30-7 p.m. in the Heritage ment to benefit Saints Alive! will Saturday Mass will be at 4 p.m. held at Homestead High School together with pierogi and polka fun Center. Adults and carry-out $8, be held Saturday, Oct. 3, and with a chicken dinner for $7 pre- Sunday, Sept. 27. A fun-filled, South Bend— A genuine pierogi- children 5-12 $3. Sunday, Oct. 4, at Turners. Entry sale or $8 at the door. The Uncles faith-filled day with great music tasting contest, while listening to fee is $500 per team. Call (260) will perform from 5-7 p.m. and and videos, an interactive teen- music and meeting old friends International Day of Peace commemo- 496-4801 for information. Endgame from 8-11 p.m. Sunday expo, dynamic workshops and will be Sunday, Sept. 27, from 3- rated with candlelight vigil will include a corn hole tourna- keynote speaker, Mass with 4:30 p.m. at the Heritage Center. Fort Wayne — Just Peace of the Haunted Castle announces opening ment. Food will be available. For Bishop John M. D’Arcy, and the All alumni are welcome to this University of Saint Francis will Fort Wayne — The Haunted information e-mail stmarys- chance to meet teens from across free event. For reservations con- host an inter-faith candlelight Castle and the Black Forest, 8965 [email protected]. the diocese is planned. Cost is tact the parish office, or call $20. Register with your parish Karen Sikorski at (574) 288-5708 youth minister by Sept. 18 and ext. 215 so there will be enough forms are available by visiting pierogi. www.diocesefwsb.org/YOUTH or call Megan at (260) 399-1450. St. Hedwig Chicken Dinner South Bend — St. Hedwig Parish will have a chicken dinner Octoberfest party Granger — St. Pius X, 52553 Fir Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Rd., will have an Octoberfest Memorial Center, 331 S. Scott Saturday, Oct. 10, from 7:30 to St., from noon to 2 p.m. The buf- midnight. Tickets are $10 per fet includes Polish fare and bev- person and include dinner. Beer, erage. Advance tickets only by wine and soft pretzels are extra. Sept. 14. Adults $9, children 6- Wil Smaka’s Music Connection 10 $4 and children 5 and under Polka Band will provide enter- free. tainment. Adults only with babysitting available on site with Bishop Luers Men’s Smoker Knight reservations by calling (574) Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers will 674-5582. 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