Western Kentucky Catholic 600 Locust Street Nonprofit Org. Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 U.S. Postage Western Kentucky Paid Owensboro, KY Change Service Requested Permit No. 111 CATHOLIC 42301 Volume 30, Number 4 The Roman Catholic Diocese of Owensboro, Kentucky April, 2003 Vatican warns that those who give up on peace must answer to God By John Norton, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As U.S. President George W. Bush abandoned international Pope John Paul II gestures from his diplomacy and set a countdown for war on Iraq, the Vatican warned that whoever gives up apartment window as his gives his on peaceful solutions would have to answer for the decision to God and history. Sunday blessing March 16 above St. The Vatican statement March 18 came a day after Bush gave Iraqi President Saddam Peter’s Square. In a passionate plea Hussein and his sons a 48-hour ultimatum to leave Iraq to avoid military conflict. for peace, the pope said Iraqi leaders “Whoever decides that all the peaceful means made available under international law are had a duty to cooperate with the exhausted assumes a grave responsibility before God, his conscience and history,” said international community to avert war Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls. an d told both sides there was still The one-sentence statement did not mention Bush or any other international leaders by time to negotiate. (CNS photo from name. Reuters) (March 17, 2003) For months, the Vatican has spoken out against a possible war, calling on all sides to pursue diplomacy to avoid a fresh conflict. Troops called to active duty urged In one of his most impassioned public pleas, Pope John Paul II said March 16 that war would have “tremendous consequences” for Iraqi civilians and for the equilibrium of the entire Middle East and could foment new forms of extremism. to bond together in face of war He called on Saddam to cooperate urgently and fully with the international community DENVER (CNS) — A Denver priest told a group of Catholic reservists being deployed “to eliminate any motive for armed intervention,” and asked member nations of the U.N. for a possible U.S. war against Iraq that they were leaving behind friends and loved ones Security Council to respect their own U.N. charter, which allows the use of force only as but they were “not going alone.” Benedictine Father Ed Kucera, who spent 20 years in a last resort, when all peaceful means have been exhausted. the Army, advised the young Catholics to “bond together and help each other through,” “I say to all: There is still time to negotiate. There is still room for peace. It is never too and “look to each other for solace and comfort.” Father Kucera also advised them to use late to understand each other and to continue to work things out,” the pope said. their “down time” for personal growth, especially during Lent. “This is a time of anxiety Copyright (c) 2003 Catholic News Service/U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for sure, but it can also be a time for self-examination. Ask yourself, ‘What did I learn today?’” he said. The priest made the comments March 5 during an Ash Wednesday Mass, which came on the eve of mobilization for 18 men and two women in the 96th Army Reserve Command.

Soldiers Prepare For War Women Soldiers in Kuwait Attend With Exercise in Faith U.S. Army soldiers receive the Eucharist during Mass in the Camp New York Mass desert outside Kuwait City in Kuwait March 16. Soldiers U.S. Army soldiers attend Mass at Camp New York in the Kuwait attended religious services as war appeared imminent, while desert March 15. Soldiers prepared for war by attending reli- Pope John Paul II bows at the Vatican Pope John Paul II discussed his survival of gious services across the region, while Pope John Paul II urged his head in prayer on Ash World War II, saying “War, never again.” (CNS photo from Iraq to place the fate of its citizens as its top priority.(CNS ph oto Wednesday.(CNS photo Reuters) (March 17, 2003) from Reuters) (March 17, 2003) from pool) (March 5, 2003) 2 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 Easter is the Feast that makes everything else make sense My Dear Friends, This then is the first act, if you will, in our We are fast approaching the high point of the Church year. celebration of Easter. What begins with sad- We have followed Jesus from His conception (and Mary saying “yes” on March 25th), ness and death ends with NEW LIFE. Death through His many good times and bad times. Through our Catholic celebrations of faith, has been conquered! The penalty for sin has we were there when Jesus was born. We watched Him grow up—from His parents finding been paid, and we have only to follow Jesus Him in the temple, to His going home with them…growing in every way. We were there as disciples who believe in all that has hap- when He chose His apostles. We witnessed His many miracles—and the list goes on. pened in the Easter mystery. We are to go Easter is the Feast that makes everything else make sense. out, as did the women, and tell others about Jesus came to be one with us, so that we might come to know how much God loves us, the miracle. We need to go out, as the dis- how much Jesus loves us. This love for us reaches its pinnacle in the celebration of the ciples and followers of Jesus, to tell others suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus, a feast we call Easter. about it. We sometimes marvel at the love that one person has for another. This love is evident I end by pleading with us all to go forth and sometimes under happy circumstances, such as the birth of a child. And it is evident at tell the story of the RISEN CHRIST, tell other times that we are called to join Jesus in His suffering. Our lives are a mixture of both, what this means to the world. as was Jesus’ life. When we see this kind of love for one another, we often say, ‘I don’t I believe this is a special Easter for us all— know how they do it,’ especially when love calls one to suffer, experience pain, for the Church after a year of suffering, for a disappointment, rejection, and at times the loss of a loved one in death. world that suffered and continues to suffer This is such an important point: we can only know the seriousness of sin, when we in war and the threat of war, for people suffer- faith realize how much Jesus loves us. He loves us enough to not only forgive us our sins, ing from unemployment, for people who but He was also willing to pay the price for our sins with His life itself. have suffered losses in their savings, and the Thus, as we approach and celebrate the Easter mysteries, the institution of the Eucharist list goes on. gives us the opportunity to relive His love and His presence always, especially as we If we believe down deep in our hearts that follow His being unjustly condemned, forced to carry His own instrument of death, to His the Risen Lord has come to save us all and suffering on that cross and to His death itself. renew the world in which we live, we will not Most Rev. John J. McRaith, D.D. During these days, we can only stand in awe of how much Jesus loves us. We may ask be saddened by the setbacks of this past year. Bishop, Diocese of Owensboro, Ky. each other in times of trial, ‘I don’t know how He could love me so much’; but He did and If we believe the Risen Lord has come to He does. save us all, we will approach Easter It is easy for us to just slip through Lent and Easter as just another celebration—leaving · with a new joy that we have never known before, out the pain and suffering. But, my friends, this is REAL; it is at the very heart of our faith. · with a new hope that will change our lives, and God’s love leaves us speechless, if we really get into what happened. So, speechless we · with a deepened personal faith that will allow us to get in touch with God’s love in a way are at how much we are loved by our Jesus, one like us except for sin. However, we end that we have never done before. the Easter celebration with another speechless moment. One Easter—the day of Jesus’ So, on that happy night, a joyous Easter to all. You are in my prayers. Please remember resurrection from death—leaves us even more speechless. me as well. Let us pray for each other as sisters and brothers in the Lord. We are all like the women who went to the tomb only to find that Jesus was not there. Yes, the Lord is Risen—let us all rejoice! He quickly assured them that He had been raised from the dead, telling them to go and tell Sincerely in Christ, the others, the apostles, that He was alive and would be with them. Bishop McRaith’s April 2003 Schedule + Most Reverend John J. McRaith Bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro 1 Confirmation, St. Mark, Eddyville, 6pm 3 Staff Meeting., CPC 5 Confirmation, Ft. Knox, Prichard Chapel, 5pm EST 6 Confirmation, St. Peter, Stanley, 9am 8 Confirmation, St. Wm., Knottsville, 6:30pm Thankyoufather.org 9 Paducah Office 13 OCS Awards for Excellence, Brescia Chapel, 3pm Shows Gratitude To Priests 13 Palm Sunday Mass, Cathedral, 11am A web site begun by a group of lay people in Louisville, Ky, enables visitors to read 15 Chrism Mass, Sportscenter, 6:30pm and to post letters of gratitude and anecdotes about priests’ dedication and contribu- 17 Staff Meeting., CPC tions to their world. To share the spontaneous good news, visit thankyoufather.org 17 Holy Thursday Mass, Cathedral, 7pm 18 Good Friday Mass, Cathedral, 7pm 19 Easter Vigil Mass, Cathedral, 8pm 21 Priests’ Personnel Meeting., CPC, 9:30am 21 Priests’ Council Meeting., CPC, 1:30pm 22 Administration Cmte. Meeting., CPC, 8:30am 23 Confirmation, St. Wm., Marion, 6pm 26 Confirmation, Sacred Heart, Russellville, 5pm 27 Confirmation, Lourdes, Owensboro, 10:30am 27 MFP Acknowledgment, Brescia, Mass, 4pm 28 Confirmation, Holy Guardian Angels, Irvington, (7pm EST) 30 Confirmation, St. Elizabeth, Curdsville, 7pm New bishop ordained to head Diocese of Lexington, Ky. The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 3 By T.F. Shaughnessy, Catholic News Service All week long, he said, people were ask- LEXINGTON, Ky. (CNS) — Bishop “I can’t say it will be fun, but I can ing, “Is there power in the cathedral?” promise you the joy of service,” the arch- Ronald W. Gainer was ordained a bishop “Whether there is electricity in this great bishop said. and took possession of the Lexington Dio- church, I think we’ll all agree there is power cese at the Cathedral of Christ the King “You, Ron, are exactly right for what- in the cathedral today. It is the power of ever occurs in your ministry,” he added. Feb. 22. Christ,” he said. “God bless this holy endeavor. It’s full of “A new and sacred bond joins me now to Noting that he has known Bishop Kurtz you, the church of Lexington,” he told the great promise.” since 1965, Bishop Gainer said, “I’m so After presenting Bishop Gainer with the congregation of 1,100 — who braved the glad we are now neighbors. I promise to symbols of episcopal office — ring, crosier aftermath of an ice storm in Lexington, come knock, to borrow your wisdom, hu- flooding in the mountains of eastern Ken- and miter — Archbishop Kelly told the mor, and support.” congregation: “He’s all yours.” tucky and a blizzard in his native Pennsyl- In his homily, Archbishop Thomas C. Immediately following the ordination and vania to attend the ceremony. Kelly, metropolitan for Kentucky and Ten- “Your hopes and dreams are my hopes installation, Bishop Gainer and Archbishop nessee, described the “vast mandate” of a Montalvo visited Father Robert H. and dreams. Your struggles are my New Bishop Ronald W. Gainer, 55, bishop: to proclaim the Gospel, to maintain Nieberding in the cardiac unit of St. Joseph struggles,” Bishop Gainer said. the deposit of faith, to build the church, to “This land is home to me now. Your waves to congregants attending his Hospital in Lexington, where he was recov- be obedient to the pope, to guide all to ering from heart bypass surgery. Father family is my family, and, yes, your Wild- ordination and installation service Feb. 22 at the Cathedral of Christ the salvation, to show kindness to the poor and Nieberding was administrator of the dio- cats are my team,” he added, referring to all in need, to seek the lost, and to pray the University of Kentucky’s teams. King in Lexington, Ky. Previously, cese from Bishop Williams’ resignation without ceasing. until Bishop Gainer’s installation. In Spanish, he promised the Hispanic he had served as judicial vicar of the He told of a letter from an 8-year-old Copyright (c) 2003 Catholic News Service/ community that he would feel their joys, Diocese of Allentown, Pa. (CNS photo from Cross Roads) (Feb. 28, 2003) boy, who wrote, “Is it fun being a bishop? U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sorrows and pain. You don’t look like being a bishop is fun.” Bishop Gainer, 55, formerly judicial vicar of the Diocese of Allentown, Pa., was named Among other bishops participating were the second bishop of Lexington in Decem- Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo, papal nun- ber. cio to the United States, and Cardinal An- St. Mary He succeeds Bishop J. Kendrick Will- thony J. Bevilacqua of Philadelphia. iams, who resigned last June, saying it was Effects of the Feb. 16 storm still lingered, Student Named best for the diocese because he faces three although the city enjoyed warm spring-like allegations of sexual abuse from his years weather on ordination day. The cathedral as a priest in the Louisville Archdiocese. had been without electricity until the evening Bishop Williams denies the allegations. of Feb. 20, and ongoing utility repairs National The night before Bishop Gainer’s ordi- brought a brief power outage during the nation, 700 people attended an evening ceremonies, from the end of Communion to prayer service at Pax Christi Church in the middle of Bishop Gainer’s first episco- Merit Finalist Lexington, at which the bishop-to-be pre- pal blessing. PADUCAH,Ky. - St. Mary High School sided and preached. “My goodness!” he exclaimed as he be- Senior, Erin Shoulta, has advanced to Fi- At the ordination Mass Archbishop Tho- gan his remarks. nalist standing in the 2003 National Merit mas C. Kelly of Louisville was the princi- “After the storm, after the cold, after the Scholarship Program. This distinction is pal ordaining bishop, assisted by Bishop immobility and the tearing down comes a given to only 15,000 students representing Edward P. Cullen of Allentown, Pa., and new time of melting, warming, recovering less than one percent of U.S. high school Knoxville Bishop Joseph E. Kurtz, also a and moving forward. So it is with the graduating seniors. The finalists were cho- former priest of the Allentown Diocese. weather, and so it is with life,” he said. sen from among 1.3 million high school juniors who took the nationwide test, and are now competing for scholarships worth The Western Kentucky Catholic $30 million. Official Newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Owensboro, KY Miss Shoulta is the daughter of Mr. & Story Deadline: 15th of month prior to publication Mrs. Steve Shoulta of Paducah, and is a Erin Shoulta The Western Kentucky Catholic is published monthly except June and July from member of St. Thomas More Parish. the Catholic Pastoral Center in Owensboro, KY. St. Henry’s Catholic Church Publisher: Most Rev. John J. McRaith, D. D. 16097 US HWY 68E,Hardin, KY 42048 Editor: Mel Howard 270-474-8058 e-mail: [email protected] Business Address: Catholic Pastoral Center, 600 Locust St., Owensboro, KY 42301 Fish Fry April 27th at 2:30 p.m. Phone: 683-1545. Fax: 683-6883 St. Anthony Men’s Club, Internet Address: www.owensborodio.org Divine Mercy Sunday Browns Valley Fr. Denis from the Fathers of Mercy Subscription Cost: $10.00 per year Friday, April 11th will be the speaker. The Divine Mercy The Western Kentucky Catholic comes to your home Serving begins at 6:00 pm as a direct use of your parish assessment dollars. Hush Puppies, Fries, and Slaw Chaplet will be said at 3:00 p.m. “Those who exercise authority in the Church will take care to ensure that there is responsible $7.00 adults, The Sacrament of Reconciliation exchange of freely held and expressed opinion among the People of God.” children under 12 free will be available. -Pastoral Instruction Of The Means Of Social Communications, #116, Jan. 29, 1971 We will have a dinner afterwards. 4 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April , 2003 Submitted by the Diocesan Office of So- Diocese Celebrates Its Rural Heritage cial Concerns livestock production have left the industry due to the increase of spiraling costs of On March 1, 2003 at Christ the King production and the reduction of income. Twenty years ago there were over 16 family Parish Hall, the Diocesan Rural Life Com- farmers raising hogs in Hopkins County and now he is the only one left. Sales of hogs are mittee sponsored a day to remember its made to bigger producers who in turn sell to large companies that ready the product for rural heritage. Attendees were treated to a consumer sales. This trend was not how farming was going, Mr. Calhoun shared, but the reminder of the past and statements of the way production has already gone. current conditions of family farming and Mike Mullican of Large Scale Biology invited attendees to glimpse the possibilities of some of its future prospects. The Festival the use of tobacco in the production of new drug treatments for serious ailments such as was topped off with a celebration of the cancer, heart disease, HIV, Alzheimer’s disease and other life threatening illnesses. He Eucharist lead by Bishop McRaith and all explained how without genetically altering tobacco, the company was able to produce in sharing a meal afterward. some cases, designer medications for specific individual diseases for specific people. Several parishes and ministries displayed Finally, Waylon Ramming of the Western Kentucky Growers Cooperative shared pictures and text about their historical de- about this organization’s efforts to help family farmers remain in business. The mission velopment and their services to the rural of the Growers Coop was started to grow a profitable future for approximately 30 church in Western Kentucky. Those par- contributing families of farms by producing and delivering the highest quality products ticipating included: St. William Parish, to the market. The contributing family farm grows a wide range of vegetables including Knottsville; St. Lawrence Parish, St. but not limited to sweet corn, squash and green papers. Family farms banning together Lawrence; St. Columba Parish, Lewisport; are able to offer a steady supply of high quality vegetables in large quantities for market Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Hopkinsville; Holy and thus remain more profitable. Grants obtained from the government helped allow the Redeemer Parish, Beaver Dam; St. Denis Jeanie Calhoun, member of Christ cooperative to buy the necessary equipment to refrigerate and transport the products to Parish, Fancy Farm; St. Charles Parish, the King, Madisonville, helped market. Bardwell; and St. Anthony Parish, Browns Bishop John McRaith with his quilt- The St. William Parish choir provided music for entertainment and for worship at the Valley. A slide show featured migrant ing. Staff Photo. mass. Mass was celebrated by Bishop John McRaith who reminded those in attendance services at Centro Latino and MISAS. that many things have changed in farming over the past 50 years, but one thing that he A quilt with nine blocks was hand quilted promised would never change was our reliance on God to provide all that was necessary on site. Each square was designed on a rural to sustain life. He urged all to remember this and express gratitude to God for His theme and provided by a representative for generosity. He urged all to be good stewards of the earth that God has given us. each of the eight deaneries in the diocese. Three members of the committee donated food for the meal of barbeque pork, baked The Diocesan AIDS Quilters provided the beans and potato salad. These were Billy Garnett for the pork and Gene Schadler and Rick ninth square and the side panels. Submit- Kamuf for the side dishes. Those in attendance shared desserts they brought. ting quilt blocks were: Margaret Fitzgerald, Anyone who would like to participate in the future with planning for similar events and Central Deanery; Merline Long, Eastern activities are welcome to join the Diocesan Rural Life Committee. Please call Dick Deanery; Wilma Hobbs, Fancy Farm Dean- Murphy at 270-683-1545 if interested. ery; Harriet Hancock, Hopkinsville Dean- ery; Ann Landini, The Lakes Deanery, Jean Vessels, Owensboro Deanery; and Chris- Been Farmin’ Long? Bishop John tine Quigley, Paducah Deanery. Special McRaith shares tilling secrets with thanks were given to the Piecemakers Quilt men at Rural Heritage Day. Joe Club of Hopkins County and Donna Murphy Elliott photo of Owensboro for their efforts to assist in winner of the quilt was Randall Cecil of the completion of the quilt. Participants Knottsville, Kentucky. registered for the drawing of the quilt. The A panel discussion on rural issues was also held. The moderator for the discussion was Wayne Mattingly, Vice- President and Agriculture Lending Officer for Inde- pendent Bank. Serving as presenters were Sherrell Calhoun of Calhoun Feed Services in Madisonville, Kentucky; Mike Mullican of Large Scale Biology in Daviess County, Kentucky and Waylon Ramming, controller for the Western Kentucky Growers Coop- erative. Sherrell Calhoun offered Dick Murphy, left, attends a planning sesion for insight into livestock pro- Rural Life Committee members, Mike and Teresa duction in western Ken- Rural Heritage Celebration add quilting stitches on some of the nine blocks McCarty, Charlotte Paez, and Kay Comer. Joe tucky. He indicated that in the quilt - one for each deanery of the diocese; after a drawing, Randall Elliott photo many family farmers in Cecil of St. Lawrence paris won the quilt to take home. Joe Elliott photoh The Western Kentucky Catholic, April , 2003 5 Catholics Join National Day of Prayer and Fasting For Peace March 3, 2003 By Jodie Zeigler we are very concerned about our people in uniform. I can tell you GRAYSON SPRINGS,Ky. - A special ser- from experience that they are more concerned about their families, vice was held on 03-03-03, praying for you, and I rather than their well-being. They are well trained, have peace and praying for the support of our excellent equipment and will do their job if called upon. Should you Military at St. Augustine Church here. not know, they do have their own Faith representative with them, Fr. Brian Johnson led the prayer with called chaplains. That person could be a Baptist minister, priest, or scripture readings and a homily, with Erv rabbi. If our troops are called upon, I can assure you their full Moore presenting some thoughts on our concentration will be on supporting the operation of their unit or military. This is the presentation by Erv organization. When I was involved with a special operation, one of Moore: my prayers was, “Lord, help me to not screw-up.” In other words, St. Augustine, Grayson Springs, KY I never wanted to let my team members or my country down. I 0900 Mass for our Military 03-03-03 suspect this might be their prayer as well. About forty years ago, I MILITARY PRESENTATION was like Jody & Joe Ziegler’s Grandson, Airman Michael Shoul- “My name is Chief Master Sergeant Ervin ders. He/I is/was an aircraft jet engine mechanic working hard with J. Moore, United States Air Force, Retired. fellow team mates keeping the aircraft flying, smelling that wonder- That’s a mouth full. I thought this would be ful burnt jet fuel, and listening to the roar of the jet engines! It’s an excellent time to take a few moments to kinda funny in that years ago as the Senior Propulsion Engine share with you my thoughts about our Mili- Manager for the Tactical Air Command I helped with the acquisi- tary and Freedom. tion of the engine system Airman Shoulders is supporting today, the “First, I thank those responsible for this F-16/F110 General Electric powered aircraft. All the guys and gals Mass. For me, this is what Community Faith of the military (Airman, Soldier, Marine, Navy, or Coast Guard) in Formation is all about, a Group of people my opinion represent the Front Lines of our Freedom! coming together to praise God with a com- “What can we do? Pray for them, pray for our country leaders, mon cause. Why do we have a Military? and yes, pray for the terrorist both domestic and foreign, fly our The simple answer is to protect our interest, American Flags, and be prepared to help our people in Uniform and security and above all our Freedom. But Country in any way we can. And yes, if you feel so inclined, protest you know, I think a lot of us kinda take that your cause. And, should you meet a Military person, if you can, for granted. We watch and listen to the news simply tell them you appreciate their service to our country. I can on TV or the radio about terrorist activities, assure you this little comment will go a long way. troop movements, but that is distant. In “I leave you with this final thought, “Freedom is not Free”! other words, we turn off the TV or radio and “Freedom is not Free”! go about our normal American business. I A presentation was given by Erv Moore at St. Augustine God bless our military, you, and God bless America. spent 22 years in the Air Force helping to Church in Grayson Springs, KY at a 9:00 a.m. Mass for Thank you, Erv Moore” defend or prepare to defend our great coun- our Military on the National Day of Prayer and Fasting, There was a reception after this special Prayer service/Mass with try and I can tell you that I too occasionally 03-03-03. The text of his presentation is at left. Jodie lots of goodies, and lots of good conversation. take freedom for granted. But when I see a Zeigler photo. person in a Military Uniform or the Ameri- can Flag, I have an instant flashback of what freedom is all about. To me the Flag & Uniform represent our Freedom. “We are so fortunate to be American – we are free to go, do, and say what we want. Some people get up-set when Americans protest. I say they are expressing their free- dom. How many protest have you seen, say in China, or maybe North Korea? If we were not a free country, do you think we would have a terrorist concern today? “Freedom on the other hand is not cheap, it cost. Occasionally, it cost us or our love ones their lives. Don’t know if you have ever been shot at but I can tell you it gets a little hairy. I recall very well the years 1968 and 1969 at Da Nang Air Base, Vietnam where we experienced small arm fire and 122 & 140 MM rocket fire. Some of us didn’t make it home, some from this very county. If you are ever in the Washington DC area, I encourage you to visit the Viet- nam Memorial Wall. It was a very special experience for me. Some of the Grayson County people who attended the Mass for the March 3 National Day of Prayer and Fasting “I know as result of recent world events, for peace in our world and nation. Fr Brian Johnson is at back right. Jodie Zeigler Photo 6 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, 2003 Parish Picnic Schedule May 9-10 Barbecue Festival Downtown, Owensboro, Ky. THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS YOURS. May 17 11:00 a.m. Carmel Home, Owensboro May 24 12:00 Noon Saint Joseph, Leitchfield Editor’s Note: The artic le her e is rep rinted from Fr. May 25 11:00 a.m. St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville Delma Clemons’ letter to St. Jerome parishioners in the June 7 4:00 p.m. Precious Blood, Owensboro St. Jerome Journal, January, 2003. Now, thanks directly June 14 4:00 p.m. St. Pius Tenth, Owensboro to the Parish Assessment dollars collected every year in your p arish w hich p ays f or t his p aper, y ou t oo, a re June 21 4:00 p.m. St. William, Knottsville reading Fr. Delma’s New Year’s Message which just lays June 21 4:00 p.m. St. Romuald, Hardinsburg it out there clearly - that a visual part of our Catholic June 21 3:00 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes, Owensboro Identity is how we individually and collectively care for June 28 4:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception, Hawesville the poor. June 28 5:00 p.m. St. Peter, Waverly June 28 4:00 p.m. St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho FANCY FARM,Ky. - Many people face financial instabil- July 4 11:00 a.m. St. Augustine, Reed ity. Company closings or down sizing leave people unem- Fr. Delma Clemons July 5 3:00 p.m. St. Anthony, Axtel (Rough River) ployed and searching for new jobs. People get sick and July 5 11:00 p.m. St. Denis, Fancy Farm unable to work and have unexpected expenses. We provide food for the FOOD July 5 3:00 p.m. St. Anthony, Peonia PANTRY. We help the unemployed to July 12 4:00 p.m. St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph find jobs. We respond to families in Our poverty in spirit is visually financial crisis. When we’re healthy July 12 * 4:00 Mass; St. Ann School, Morganfield July 19 11:00 a.m. St. Charles, Bardwell measured by how generous and have good jobs, our greatest con- cern is lack of storage space. We accu- July 19 4:00 p.m. St. Peter, Stanley we are with the blessings God mulate a lot of things. Yet Jesus calls us July 20 12:00 Noon St. Lawrence has given us. to poverty in spirit. How do we become July 26 4:00 p.m. St. Mary of the Woods, McQuady poor in spirit? July 26 3:00 p.m. St. Paul, Leitchfield Wealth and material things are bless- Aug. 2 11:00 a.m. St. Jerome, Fancy Farm ings for our use and our enjoyment. What we don’t use or enjoy, someone else needs and Aug. 3 12:00 p.m. Blessed Sacrament, Owensboro will use. Pray for the freedom to give away not just junk but things of value, thing we are Aug. 5 5:00 p.m. St. Martin, Rome attached to. Give to the poor. Give to your church. Give to a charitable organization. Give Aug. 16 4:00 p.m. Immaculate, Owensboro to a poor member of your family or a poor family in our community. Jesus calls all of us Aug. 23 3:00 p.m. (EST) Holy Guardian Angels, Irvington to take care of the poor. Our poverty in spirit is visually measured by how generous we Aug. 30 4:00 p.m. St. Columba, Lewisport are with the blessings God has given us. More will be required of those who have been given more, including material wealth. Sept. 6 4:00 p.m. St. Agnes, Uniontown We have so much to learn from the poor. Some people are so poor that each day they Sept. 6 12:00 p.m. St. John the Evangelist, Paducah must beg and pray to God for food, clothes and medical care. In our country, we see Sept. 13 4:00 p.m. Blessed Mother, Owensboro reports of children locked in closets and starving to death. We have enough resources to Sept. 14 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mount St. Joseph, Maple Mount provide for the needs of all. Human greed acts like a dam that stops the flow of food and Sept. 20 4:00 p.m. Christ the King, Madisonville resources to those who need it. Jesus tells us that by becoming poor in spirit, we build up Sept. 21 12:00 Noon Mary Carrico School, Knottsville treasure in heaven. Sept. 21 12:00 Noon St. Thomas More, Paducah We do pretty well in responding generously to the needs of the poor in our community. Sept. 28 11:00 a.m. St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville In 2003, lets try to become a little more aware that we are Catholic, belonging to a worldwide human community. The TV brings the world to our living room. Pray that our *St. Ann Interparochial School Picnic will be on the grounds of Sacred Heart Church, across government will be more meaningfully responsive to the poor of the world. That would from the Old St. Vincent Academy in Union County. Mass begins at 4:00 P.M. and dinner is be a big step in bringing peace to our world. Personally respond to some nee beyond our served immediately afterwards. own community and build up some treasure in heaven. God bless you. Love and prayers, Fr. Delma Clemons

RETROUVAILLE OF OWENSBORO SCHEDULE

August 15-17, 2003 January 16-18, 2004 May 21-23, 2004 August 20-22, 2004 WEEKEND LOCATIONS January 14-16, 2005 All Owensboro Retrouvaille Weekends are held May 20-22, 2005 at the Mount St. Joseph Retreat Center, 8001 August 19-21, 2005 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356-9999 (270) 299-4103. Post Sessions are held at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 600 Locust Street, Owensboro, KY 42301-2130 (270) 683-1545 Embracing death to gain life himself. The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 7 By Jacob Petri To be refashioned by Christ, to live in the image of God, means that we must follow As we reach the midpoint of our Lenten journey, I’m reminded Christ’s path. In order to share in his resurrection, we must share in his death. Remember of something Saint Rose of Lima (the first saint born in the Jesus’ prophecy. “Where I am going, you cannot follow me now, though you will follow western hemisphere) once wrote: “Apart from the cross, there is me later” (Jn 13:36) and his insistence, “Amen, amen, I say to you unless a grain of wheat no other ladder by which we may get to heaven.” falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much It’s an interesting thing what happens during those three most fruit” (Jn 12:24). What’s even more radical about this is that the Christian does not view death as holy days of the year we call the Triduum. Two thousand years Jacob Petri Email: later the radical idea at the foundation of Christianity may seem [email protected] incidental. Death is not “tacked-on” to one’s life as a sort of epilogue nor is it simply an rote and assumed. Since western society has developed solidly appendix to our spiritual journey. Rather, Christ shows us that death is the means to life under the wings of Christianity, the concept of weakness leading to exaltation is ingrained in him. And whether that death is the physical death we all will certainly encounter or the in us if only in our firm insistence that somehow the first shall be last and the last shall be daily spiritual deaths we undergo, it seems nonetheless that death is the exclusive means first. to life. But, in fact, Christianity is radical. The idea that death leads to life is obviously a Christ made us partners with him, or as Paul says, “joint heirs” but “if only we suffer paradox. That’s why Paul insists that “the language of the cross may be illogical to those with him so that we may also be glorified with him” (Rom 8:17). Of course, this is the who are not on the way to salvation, but those of us who are on the way see it as God’s meaning of suffering for Christians. Far from being without purpose, suffering and death power to save” (1 Cor 1:18). bring about salvation. So proclaims the Second Vatican Council, “It is therefore through Far from attempting to water-down our radicalism in attempt to translate into culturally Christ, and in Christ, that light is thrown on the riddle of suffering and death which, apart acceptable language and terms, Paul insists “when I came to you, it was not with any show from his Gospel, overwhelms us” (Gaudium et spes, no. 22). of oratory or philosophy, but simply to tell you what God had guaranteed. During my stay We Catholics go through 40 days of Lent before celebrating Easter to remind us that with you, the only knowledge I claimed to have was about Jesus, and only about him as to gain eternal life we must first die to ourselves. Needless to say, our practice of self- the crucified Christ” (1 Cor 2:1-2). mastery and penance is not limited to these 40 days, or, at least, ought not to be. In fact, Christians preach Christ crucified because on Calvary we learn that to suffer is to be Friday’s throughout the year outside of Lent remain a day of penance throughout the glorified and to die is to live. On the cross, Christ reveals that the Lord God Almighty, the Church (if we choose to eat meat, for example, we’re supposed to substitute another Supreme Power who created the universe and holds it in existence, is unlike anything we penance). could have imagined. Contrary to our expecta- Practices such as avoiding meat on Friday’s and devotions such as the Divine Chaplet tions, Christ shows us that the nature of God is of Mercy have the same goal: to instill in us the habit of self-denial. Devotions and penance such that to lose one’s life is to gain it. We are meant to help us live the life of God, to be able more easily to die to ourselves so that Elucidations learned then that the power of Almighty God is we might live in him. a self-abandoning love. When our daily dying becomes routine then we can be sure that our final physical death God’s plan of salvation is inspirationally beautiful because not only did he redeem us will be nothing to fear for we will be able to say with Paul: in Christ but he actually entered into a new and dynamic relationship with us through him. “All I want is to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and to share his sufferings He took the relationship far beyond its previous bliss prior to the fall in the garden. The by reproducing the pattern of his death. That is the way I can hope to take my place in the Good News is that God intended all along to give us what we longed for: to make us like resurrection of the dead” (Phil 3:10). Unconditional Love Springs From Humus, Human, to Humor By Nancy Wells MAYFIELD, Ky. - St. Joseph Parish, Mayfield, Kentucky began their prelenten prayers and reflection with a three-day Mission (February 17, 18 and 19, 2003); led by Rev. Michael Mulvany and Rev. Darrell Venters. Blessings flowed through instructions, humor, evening prayers, humor, hymns, humor, fellowship, and the Liturgy. As Father Mick so poignantly illustrated to the parishioners, prejudice perimeters need to be dissolved and the rules we used in our childhood sandboxes need to be put into place globally. As we recall our “yesterdays,” we need to remember the unconditional love we knew then and extend it to everyone in our “todays.” The second day of the Mission was led by Father Darrell. Father spoke on “stories,” and related that communication is the center of being human. Analogies between human, humus and humor were noted. All were reminded of Christ’s teachings, through “human St. Joseph Parishioners at reception after stories,” referred to as parables. Examination of conscience MIssion 2003 in parish Center in Mayfield. followed with Bible readings assisting this endeavor. Wyvonne Olsofka Photo The third day of the Mission was celebrated with the Closing Liturgy. St. Joseph’ s Choir added a beautiful dimension to the Mass, which, like the earlier days, was well attended. The Parish is grateful to Rev. Tony Jones and all of his staff for Fr. Darrell Venters, left, and Fr. MIchael bringing this positive spiritual experience to all who participated. Mulvany presented Mission 2003 for St. A reception was held each night after the Mission at the Parish Joseph Parish, Mayfield, Feb. 17-19. Nancy Center through the graciousness of some hard-working parishio- Wells Photo ners. 8 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April , 2003 Lourdes Announces Opening Of Diabetes Center PADUCAH, Ky. (January 30, 2003) Lourdes announced the opening of an outpatient Diabetes Center to provide educational tools and support to assist patients in preventing or reducing the effects of this chronic disease. More than 17 million Americans have diabetes mellitus, a disease that prevents the body from using sugar naturally. Although diabetes has no cure, there are methods for controlling the disease. Almost 10% of the adult population in Kentucky has diabetes, while the nation-wide incidence of the disease among adults is 6.2%. Possible complications of diabetes are numerous, includ- ing increased risk for heart attack, stroke, blind- ness, diabetic neuropathy (damage to nerves), and kidney disease. The prevalence of obesity, poor dietary habits, and the aging of the population contribute to the inci- dence of this disease. “We are experiencing an epidemic of diabe- tes,” states Dr. William G. Wheeler, President and CEO of Lourdes. “The goal of the Lourdes Diabetes Center is to provide useful information and support to this special population, and help them enjoy quality of life.” The Diabetes Center will assist individuals with blood glucose monitoring, use of insulin pumps, diabetes medications, and insulin therapy. In addition, the staff will provide practical support and encouragement regarding exercise, meal plan- ning, eating away from home, stress manage- ment, and information about community re- sources. Education on chronic complications, foot care, and pregnancy and diabetes will also be pro- Basic Diabetes Information* vided. The Lourdes diabetes program is recognized by the Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed American Diabetic Association for quality patient educa- to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy needed for daily life. tion in accordance with the National Standards for Diabe- Approximately 17 million people in the United States, or 6.2% of the population, have diabetes. While an estimated tes Patient Education Programs. 11.1 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately, 5.9 million people (or one-third) are unaware that they have the A continuous glucose monitor provides a 72-hour record disease. of the patient’s glucose level with readings every five There are three major types of diabetes: minutes. The monitor is the size of a small pager with a · Type 1 diabetes - Results from the body’s failure to produce insulin, the hormone that “unlocks” the cells of the body, sensor that is inserted beneath the patient’s skin. The allowing glucose to enter and fuel them. It is estimated that 5-10% of Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have monitor furnishes valuable data to assist in determining type 1 diabetes. treatment options. · Type 2 diabetes - Results from insulin resistance (a condition in which the body fails to properly use insulin), An insulin pump is a computer-driven device the size of a combined with relative insulin deficiency. Approximately 90-95% (16 million) have type 2 diabetes. pager that delivers insulin into the body in a continuous · Gestational diabetes - Gestational diabetes affects about 4% of all pregnant women - about 135,000 cases in the low dose. It is worn outside the body on a belt or waistband United States each year. with tubing inserted into the abdomen. The patient pro- Diabetes Complications and Related Concerns* grams an increased dose of insulin before each meal. The Heart Health pump is convenient, gives the patient flexibility in plan- People with diabetes have extra reason to be mindful of heart and blood vessel disease. Diabetes carries an increased ning meal times, and helps prevent hypoglycemia (low risk for heart attack, stroke, and complications related to poor circulation. blood sugars). Skin Care Following an evaluation of the current situation by a As many as one-third of people with diabetes will have a skin disorder caused or affected by diabetes at some time Diabetes Nurse Educator and Dietitian, the Center will in their lives. In fact, such problems are sometimes the first sign that a person has diabetes. Luckily, most skin conditions also provide individual and/or group education sessions, can be prevented or easily treated if caught early. coordination with the primary care physician for medical Foot Care follow-up, referrals to community resources, and educa- People with diabetes can develop many different foot problems. Foot problems most often happen when there is nerve tion and support to family members. damage in the feet or when blood flow is poor. Learn how to protect your feet by following some basic guidelines. Oral Health “The Lourdes Diabetes Center will be an important If you have diabetes, you are at a higher risk for gum disease and other mouth-related problems. Learn more about partner with the patient, physician, and family in coordi- maintaining good dental health. nating care and education,” states Dr. James Long of the Eye Care and Retinopathy Internal Medicine Group. He is Medical Director of the Diabetes can cause eye problems and may lead to blindness. People with diabetes do have a higher risk of blindness Diabetes Center. “Care provided by the multidisciplinary than people without diabetes. Early detection and treatment of eye problems can save your sight. team at the center will enhance treatment provided by the Kidney Disease/Kidney Transplantation primary care physician. Knowledge of the disease is a key Diabetes can damage the kidneys, which not only can cause them to fail, but can also make them lose their ability to to successful diabetes management. Patients can lead filter out waste products. long, healthy, and enjoyable lives.” Transplantation The Lourdes Diabetes Center is located in Suite 302 of Diabetes sometimes damages kidneys so badly that they no longer work. When kidneys fail, one option is a kidney the Lourdes Medical Pavilion at 225 Medical Center transplant. There are also pancreas transplants, as well as islet cell transplants. Drive near Lourdes, and is now accepting patients. Refer- Neuropathy and Nerve Damage rals can be made by the individual, family, physician, or One of the most common complications of diabetes is diabetic neuropathy. Neuropathy means damage to the nerves another healthcare professional. The telephone number is that run throughout the body, connecting the spinal cord to muscles, skin, blood vessels, and other organs. 270-415-4052. *The American Diabetes Association, (January 29, 2003). Images from the Past Celebrate African-American Catholics The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 9

Blessed Sacrament students celebrated their First Communion in this 19502 photo; back row, from left to right: Burnell Hamilton, Fr. Teil, Fred November; middle row, from left to right: Richard Rowan, Raymond Moorman, Stephen Wilhite; front row, from left to right, Yvonne Sr. Patrick Maria and Sr. Mary Antonia Sisters of Charity of McHenry, Sharon Green, Michelle Green, Sharon Tapp Hayden, Yvette McHenry. Father Nazareth teachers at Blessed Sacrament School, Maurice Tiell, at back, posed with these students. Diocesan Archives Photo. Owensboro posed with Fr. Robert Connor, who helped found the parish, and some of the students of the parish’s School. Diocesan Archives photo. Principal PPPrincipal ositionositionosition Tour Spain And Portugal LaCenter ,Ky. Parish Wins Music The Glenmary Sisters are sponsoring a OpenOpenOpen pilgrimage tour of Spain and Portugal in September of this year. From September 15 Owensboro Catholic Schools is ac- Grant For Liturgical Music cepting applications for the position Oregon Catholic Press announced this month that St. Mary of the Field Church in - 27, 2003, the group will tour many differ- cepting applications for the position LaCenter, Kentucky has been chosen to receive an OCP Parish Grant to help enhance ent cities and shrines including Fatima, of Principal of Bishop Francis R. Cotton Elementary School (K-6). their community’s music and liturgy. Madrid, Loyola, San Sebastian, Montserrat Cotton Elementary School (K-6). Every parish will be receiving a copy of the OCP Parish Grant Application from and Barcelona as well as other locations. Requirements include but not lim- ited to:to:ited Oregon Catholic Press within the next thirty days. Grants range from $10,000 to $1000. The cost of the trip from Atlanta is $2,790 ited to:to:ited These grants are intended to improve some aspect of music and/or liturgy. Parishes can which includes all tips, airport taxes, first • Practicing Catholic • Practicing Catholic download Parish Grant.pdf from OCP’s website (www.ocp.org) for an application in class hotels (based on double occupancy) • Four years teaching experience • Master’s Degree PDF format. Applications may also be obtained by writing to OCP Parish Grants, and ground transportation while with the • Master’s Degree Oregon Catholic Press, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, Oregon 97213. Applications must tour group. The deadline to register is June • Kentucky administration certificate • Kentucky administration certificate be signed by the pastor and should be returned no later than October 31, 2003. 15, 2003. or working toward certification • Excellent administrative/communi- Possibilities for the grant application might include, but are not limited to: purchase or Glenmary Sister Rosemary Esterkamp • Excellent administrative/communi- repair a church instrument or equipment; scholarship for music/liturgy education; help with Sharrie Cinnamond will direct the cation skillsskillscation cation skillsskillscation to repair a church building; worship materials; vestments. Grants will be awarded in tour. Fr. John Vaughan of St. Stephen Ca- All interested applicants should All interested applicants should the spring of 2004. The application will ask for basic information, such as number of thedral in Owensboro is the spiritual direc- mail cover letter and resume’ before May 1, 2003 to: households, amount of weekly collection and what the grant will be used for. Parishes tor. The pilgrimage is designed to be a very May 1, 2003 to: need not subscribe to an OCP program to obtain a grant. Campus ministry programs, spiritual experience. For detailed itineary, Mr. Al Thompson Owensboro Catholic Schools convents, and nursing homes are excluded from this program. All parishes in the contact the Glenmary Center’s Develop- Owensboro Catholic Schools Diocese of Owensboro, especially small parishes, are encouraged to apply for one of ment Department.Please call 270-686-8401 1524 West Parrish Avenue these grants. For information, contact Martha Hagan in the Office of Worship or or write to: Glenmary Center, PO BOX 22264, Owensboro, KY 42301 Owensboro, KY 42301 Michael Bogdan in the Office of Music (270/683-1545). Owensboro, KY 42304-2264 10 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 Paducah Ministry on the River Supports Mariners And Families By Edie Keeney PADUCAH,Ky. - Karen Cox is the Minis- try Projects Coordinator at the Seamen’s Church Institute, Ministry on the River in Paducah, Kentucky. Karen tells how seemingly unrelated events in her life have led her to this ministry that has changed her whole life. When Karen moved to Paducah she was at a point in her life where she badly needed a change; a new start. Karen explained, “I didn’t know what I was going to do, I had no job, no income; a friend let me live with her for four months. I had a lot of part-time jobs: I was a radio announcer, I worked at Dominos Pizza, at a church as a secretary/ Karen Cox, Ministry Projects office manager, a substitute teacher and I Coordinator at the Center for worked in a book store. For awhile, I Maritime Educator in Paducah. Edie Rev. Nick Jaeger during an worked 3 part-time jobs at the same time. Keeney Photo. Eucharist service in the chapel This was an unchuched time for me and of St. Nicholas standing under even though I wasn’t dealing with God, He the cross he fashioned from was dealing with me. I now realize that he salvaged pieces of driftwood. was preparing me for this job, this minis- try.” Edie Keeney Photo Ministry on the River serves inland river Episcopal priest, Nick Jaeger, is a long- mariners and their families in the form of time volunteer at the Institute. pastoral and personal support. The pri- “The Episcopal Church has a long his- mary aim is always to carry the love of tory with the Seamen’s Institute. When Christ to those who work on the river. they came to Paducah they were looking Portraitfor of a deck hand on a towboat, part When the Paducah office of the Seamen’s that connection here and I fell in love with of a display about ministry on the rivers Church Institute opened in the fall of 1998 Edie Keeney interviewing Karen the idea of their mission. The towboat the Paducah Sun wrote an article about the Cox, Ministry Projects Coordinator workers are more tied to the land thanat the Seaman’s Institute in Paducah, Ky. organization, its ministry and that Seamen’s at the Seamen’s Church Institute, ocean mariners; the things that are happen-Staff Photo was looking for staff. Karen sent in her Ministry on the River in Paducah, ing at home. Cell phones help them keep in found the kind of support that Nick gives to resume with the thought that she might be Kentucky. Staff Photo touch with their families. When I first me is gift.” able to work on a contract basis doing visited the crews on board, I was surprised There are many programs that the Minis- whatever might help them get started. With intention of becoming involved with a man at the openness I encountered. You tend to try on the River provides; chaplain visits to her resume she included a letter to Rev. Dr. who spent half of his time away from home. think of the boat as being self contained, a the boats and to families, distribution of Jean Smith, who at that time was the Direc- “I never imagined myself married to a mari- closed community, but the crews are very Bibles, Christmas and Easter on the River, tor of Seafarers Services. They contacted ner. For every 30 days a crew works, they open and not reticent about welcoming a 24 hour, toll free Help Line, Pass It On her only to tell her that they were looking get 30 days at home. I needed and wanted people onto the boats, especially clergy,” Revolving Library of books and videos. for an ordained individual. someone who would be home every night Rev. Jaeger commented. He holds Eucha- The Christmas on the River is a program Six weeks went by and then Karen re- with me,” Karen laughed, rist services every Friday at noon in the that provides hand knit scarves and home ceived a phone call asking her to come to “God had other plans.” Karen met other Chapel of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of baked cookies to every towboat crew mem- New York for an interview. “I thought wives of towboat crewmembers who pro- mariners, located in the Center for Mari- ber at Christmas time and the more recent that Rev. Smith just wanted to talk to me vided a needed support network for her. time Education, 111 Kentucky Avenue in Easter on the River provides individually about some contract work on a project. I She became very familiar with the hard- Paducah. The services are open to mari- wrapped candy and cards. These holiday didn’t realize that I was being offered the ships that they face. Karen had to learn to ners, river industry shore-side employees gifts are sent to each boat with the grocery job of projectcoordinator. I accepted the face the difficulties that they face handling and downtown merchants. order deliveries so that no crew is left out. job and in doing so, I found a calling. It large and small emergencies and for keep- Karen talked about Rev. Jaeger’s in- When the chaplains visit the boats they started as strictly a project implementation ing the families going while their husbands volvement in the ministry, “Nick has worked hold devotions, if requested, and make type job but has turned into a lot more; are away. The river family lifestyle is very hard to make sure that there is a very themselves available for private conversa- chaplain type work, administration type unique and needs a strong support network; strong spiritual grounding in Paducah by tions, sharing, whatever a crew member and so much more; as the job has grown so the stress of long separations is very hard providing a home church, so to speak. He may need. It takes many volunteers to knit I have grown,” Karen said. on wives, children and the mariners. The has been a strong voice in the Paducah the scarves and to bake the cookies. The An earlier unexpected event also changed river ministry provides a much-needed sup- church community and always talks favor- directions for making the scarves can be Karen’s life. She met Steve Cox at a port system. ably about Seamen’s to the other commu- requested anytime from Karen at the Insti- wedding. She participated in her best “Our biggest focus is to keep families nity pastors.”She continued, “He has been tute and can be returned to them anytime friend’s wedding and met the best friend of together,” Karen said, “the simple truth is exceptionally supportive of the Institute’s throughout the year where they will be the groom who was also in the wedding. He that few families survive under these cir- programs and he has personally been a wrapped and stored until Christmas. Cookie was a inland river mariner. Karen said he cumstances.” source of spiritual support to me. To have was a nice enough guy but she had no Continued on page 29 Diocese to hold 8th Annual Day of Wisdom The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 11 On Thursday May 22, 2003 the Diocese of Owensboro By Ginny Knight Simon will sponsor through the Office of Wisdom, the 8th annual WISDOM Day of Wisdom. The day is geared for those aged 55 and Ann Cloys Vaughan, St. Thomas More – Paducah, KY over from throughout the diocese. Over the years the day has focused on topics of interest I met my husband Tommy, in high school. and benefit for retirees, senior citizens and caregivers for We were really ‘high school sweethearts.’ seniors citizens. ‘ We were about 15 when we met and dated The day will be spiritual, informative, motivational and five years before we got married. He was in fun! the Merchant Marines and went to Russia The day is free and will include lunch and door prizes. and Cuba, just to name a few places. He was Please contact Ginny Knight-Simon at 270-683-1545 or on a supply boat. We married when he E-mail [email protected] to make your res- came home and we had 6 children. My ervation. Seating is limited please reserve early! husband died suddenly at age 38, and I was William Payne, Rosary Chapel, Paducah KY devastated. It was a very hard time for us. But we made it. I never went out with William Payne and his late wife Sara were the another man or thought about another mar- first winners of the Sophia Award for Rosary ‘ riage. I thought if God wants me to have Chapel Parish in 1999. another husband, He’ll send him to the “We were very surprised that we were cho- door! One didn’t show up and I never sen,” said Mr. Payne at a recent gathering of worried about it! I had my children and I Sophia award winners at the parish hall. Many of worked at a Dentist office. the Payne’s children, grand children and great Our eldest son, John is a priest. His father grandchildren attended the Sophia Award cel- and I were very happy about his decision. I ebration. think John decided at age 10 he wanted to Mr. Payne worked on an army base in Paris be a priest. He was an altar boy and that helped inspire him. At age 14 he went to the Tennessee and aboard a Liberty Ship during Seminary. In those days he didn’t get to come home except at Christmas, Easter and some WWII. He and Sara married in 1942 and went to in the summer. We all missed him, but I felt pleased that God had chosen our son for the California and “somehow we wound up here priesthood. (Paducah),” said Payne. While John was in Rome for several years I was able to go visit him on 4 occasions. It The Payne’s were among the first members of was wonderful. I met our Pope and was able to attend mass in his private chapel. It was Rosary Chapel. something I’ll never forget. “I was on the first parish council, remembered Our family is a very close family. John comes to visit at least one a month and the others Payne. The parish was small and we had a lot of come every Sunday. I have 19 grand children and 6 great grand children and I love being hard work to do but we all pulled together and got around them all. it done. It’s a good parish. People help each other “…Being a senior citizen isn’t all bad, it has its advantages! I am able to attend daily and look after each other,” Payne said. mass now and I have the time now to grow “I’ve been very fortunate in my life to raise a said to love and trust in the Lord and more in my faith. I volunteer at Lourdes big family and be where I am today. I’ve always things will work out.” hospital delivering mail to the patients. I choose adoption also help at Mass in the nursing homes. I like to keep busy and I do with my family. choose life! It helps keep me thinking young –talking about 4H and going to ball games with the grand children. I also love to read and meet Free pregnancy counseling with a book club once a week and we go out • to eat. I really like historical novels. • Your choice of adoptive I have had a very enjoyable smooth life parents so far, except of course for my young • Assistance with prenatal care husband’s death. Of all my great blessings, I would say my • Open adoption faith and my family are the greatest. • Confidentiality assured! Wisdom parishioners at Rosary www Chapel who won Sophia Awards Catholic Charities from the Diocese of Owensboro are Diocese of Owensboro from left, LaVera Lowry, Ina Sowell, Emmitt Walker, William Payne. Although not a Sophia Award winner, Jean Walker, at right, is “the woman behind her husband,” Emmitt, and offers him support in all Call (270) 683-1545 or ways. Photo by Ginny Knight- toll free 1-877-803-5064 Simon. 12 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 Parish Team Publishes 2003 St. Pius Tenth Directory On A Home Computer System

Submitted by St. Pius Tenth Parish CALVERT CITY,Ky. - Every par- ish in the Diocese of Owensboro has or needs a parish directory that lists each (living) member of that parish with their address and tele- phone number, maybe an e-mail address and some small photo showing who they are. Experience has dem- onstrated that some always missed the photo-op and fami- lies often joined the parish and were never listed with a pic- ture for 5 to 7 years - the next time an updated directory was published. A new member could be elected to the Parish Council, volunteer to be an usher, teach CCD class, sing in the choir and have children who become servers during those years and still not be recognized in a parish directory. On the other hand, many listed in the directory might have passed away or moved away and are no longer to be seen among the faithful. An 18 year-old could be in- cluded in the directory and, by the time the next one is published, might have a family of his/her own, to be A sample of a front side of a family page: Jan and Jean listed as such! Waniel with son, Vincent. In this day of cyberspace, none of the above seems ad- equate. Parishes can now consider an “ever-living” (not everlasting) directory, using a 3- ring binder format to which pages are continuously added or deleted at will. A newly enrolled family fills out their “entrance exam sheet,” is interviewed as to their volunteerism capabilities, has their picture(s) taken, and, within 2 weeks can become a recognized entity with their ID sheets dispensed for all family directories and enclosed therein. When met in church thereafter, all will recognize them as parish members, not tourists or guests. Better still, each directory, on the order of a family scrap book, with personal particulars such as birth day and month, not year, occupation or former occupation, interests, and maybe even, “Where y’all from?” will bond the parish family together with those commonalities to discuss. An additional feature is the inclusion of a separate listing of children, giving them full recognition as young members of the parish with interests and God-given attributes of their own, to be developed, according to His plan, within and with the parish family. To illustrate the latter, let us consider the dedicated contribution of a Seventh grade Parish Religious Education middle school student who stepped forward, bravely, when no adult even would, to offer his services in developing and publishing the first-of-its-kind directory. That student, Vincent Waniel,is now an 8th grader with a resume that presently includes a year’s work of helping to create such a unique directory. His description, in his own “technical language” follows, for the interest of any others who may aspire to undertake what we did: “Some texts (Bishop’s letter, pastor’s letter, and the K of C) were scanned and laid out, while some were already laid out by the writer (donor). During production, several softwares were used. Microsoft Access was used to make a database into the actual sheets. Microsoft Publisher was used to lay out the back sides of each page. The entire directory volume was printed on a Minolta QMS Magicolor 2200 Desk Laser Printer. Next, the books were sorted alphabetically into piles of each family’s. Then they were collated and boxed up for distribution to the parishioners.” The concept, the organization, and the supervision for the project was from Donald Shipley, Directory Co- Director, along with Sandra McGrath who is compiling the Parish History for our up-coming Parish Golden Anniversary in 2004. Vincent Waniel operated the computer, scanned the pictures rendered and the pages, when completed, entered the information, and operated the printer - through 4 cases of paper! He also had to repair the equipment, procure parts to keep the printer going, seek advice from technical assistance via phone when things went wrong, and, when the computer crashed, had to devise a way to recover lost files to continue. In our religion texts, that kind of work comes under PATIENCE! However, when parishioners were observed leaving church clutching their directories like an infant, Vincent and Don were aware that their sacrifice was worth it!! And let us not overlook Vincent’s parents, Jan and Jean Waniel, who allowed their beautiful home to become a “publishing company” for that entire year and who did all the collating and such. What a family! Notice the two sample pages shown, Vincent’s front and Don’s back page to get the idea of the layout throughout A sample of a back page opf photos from the family the directory. The back pages were each family’s to design, telling history, sharing a prayer or poem, depicting page of Don and Barb Shipley. children, grandchildren, trips taken, whatever. Sandra even composed a crossword puzzle about the history pages she submitted. Only history will tell what we have started ...... The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 13

Welcome To The Community ...Fr. Martin Mattingly, Administrator of Resurrection Parish in Dawson Springs, baptized Natalie Ann Mills, daughter of Billy and Cindy Mills in November, 2002. Submitted Mary, Mother of the Hope Springs Eternal ...New Year’s Day party at Bishop Soenneker Church/ Model of All Home in Knottsville. Submitted by Arlene Cecil Christians, Diocesan Shrine Living Rosary We invite you tojoin us in becoming part of a Living Rosary by volunteering to say one decade of the rosary daily. Wejoin your decade with others so that all twenty decades of the rosary are said each day to make: “THE LIVING ROSARY” To be a part of our Living Rosary at The Diocesan Marian Shrine: 1.Offer approximately 3-5 minutes of your time daily 2. We ask you to say ONE decade each day at convenient time, while meditating on the mystery that has been assigne to you from the rosary schedule. WE NEED ONLY YOUR FAITHFULLNESS TO PRA Y DAIL Y ONE DECADE OF THE ROSARY Won’t youjoin us? We need at least 20 people willing to pray one decade each. If you have any questions please feel free to call: Fr. Ben Luther (270-754-1164),Fr. Bruce Fogle (270-333-5915),Jean Fulkerson (270-842-5168) or Karen Jarboe (270-683-5108) If you’d be willing to offer 3-5 minutes each day to Our Blessed Mother, please send your name and address to: Diocesan Marian Shrine, c/o Jean Fulkerson 526 E.13th Ave, Bowling Green, KY TEC #145 - Front From Left to Right:Row 1: Matt Hunt, Joe Willett, Katie Yancy, Diane Thompson; Row 2: Fr. 42101-2639. We will reply to suggest Ken Mikulcik, Jackie Ballard, Rachel Aud, Bailey Stallings, Kristen Redden, Lindsey Durbin, Brandon Barnard; Row which Mystery of the Rosary you can use 3: Suzie Wallace, Bryan Hayes, Leah Spurlock, Natalie Knott, Jay Gravatte, Allyson Hancock, Jessica Fox; Row 4: for your meditation every day. Amy Fogle, Lori Mattingly, Sandra Mills, Tressie Lilly, Natalie Byars, Kristin Cecil, Barbie Trowbridge;Row 5: Angie Through Her intercession we can Burgess, Matt Monsour, Jessica Mills, Whitney Hagan, Andrea Mills, Nick Knott, Kelli Storm;Row 6: Bro. Ken change the whole world with just a few Grondin, Fr. Mike Williat-ns, Tom Holcomb, Donna Mills, Tom Lilly, Mary Adaimson, Evalds Jurans, Jarrod Malone, minutes each day! Jarrod McCarty, Matt Strehl, Eric Howard, Barry Wolfe. Photo by Janet Wilson, a cook for TEC #145. 14 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 Fr. Gerald Baker Honored with Carrico’s Reflections By G. E. (Jerry) Carrico Guardian of Truth Award

Let’s Take A Good Look At God’s Gifts By Erik Whittington, ALL For some unexplained reason, I’ve been thinking lately about HOPKINSVILLE, KY—The Crusade for the Defense of the meaning of the word ATTRIBUTE. Finally, in order to Our Catholic Church, a project of American Life League, presented Fr. Gerald Baker, pastor of Saints Peter and Paul satisfy my curiosity, I sought the help of my old standby, Noah Jerry Carrico Webster, and what did I find? Exactly what I expected of course: Catholic Church in Hopkinsville, Ky., with the Crusade’s that which is attributed, as a quality or character ascribed to, or inherent in a person or Guardian of Truth Award for his unwavering defense of thing, as “mercy is attributed to God.” Well, not only did Noah Webster’s definition human life. “Fr. Baker has shown amazing courage and satisfy me, I was deeply impressed that he refers to God. strength by standing up to State Representative Adams’ Fr. Gerald Baker What are some of our human attributes? Well, our abilities to see and hear, our ability attack on the sanctity of all human life,” said Patrick to walk or run, the gift of our intellect, our ability to think and reason. All of these are gifts Delaney, Director of Associate Relations at American Life from God, products of our human nature, also a gift from God. League. Delaney traveled to Hopkinsville to present Fr. Baker with the award in a private Now let’s consider some of God’s attributes, other than mercy listed by Mr. Webster’s meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2003. dictionary. God has to have so many attributes that we can’t count them. Even so, let’s Fr. Baker took action after reading that State Rep. John Adams, while speaking at a local at least name two: omnipotence, omniscience – all-powerful and all-knowing. These two pro-abortion rally hosted by ProChoice Owensboro, told attendees that to ensure success for the pro-abortion movement they must vote pro-abortion without exception. Accord- are typical of God’s nature as a Supreme Being, the very essence of being God Almighty, th capable of creating heaven and earth, even an Adam and Eve, the forerunners of mankind, ing to ProChoice Owensboro, the event was a “30 anniversary commemoration of Roe not to even mention the sun, the moon, along with the other planets. All of these are v. Wade.” Offended by Adams’ affront to the right to life, Fr. Baker decided to speak up. creations of God. All of these are gifts of a God who has shown us earthlings His infinite During homilies at Sunday Mass and through a full-page ad in the local paper, he love in so many ways for an untold number of years. encouraged his congregation and all “Christians, men and women of good will,” to contact Adams and express their outrage over his support for the “killing of babies.” Baker encouraged citizens to “vote him out of office.” Public response to Fr. Baker’s efforts has f we will just open up our been overwhelmingly positive. According to an official at the Kentucky New Era—the I paper that ran Baker’s ad—all the letters they have received in the past few weeks have hearts and minds a bit we will truly find untold number of times been in support of Fr. Baker. Conversely, the newspaper received barely a handful of when God has shown His love for letters supporting Adams during the first few days after the ad was published. us, such as when He created us “Fr. Baker has led by example, by stepping forward to ask where is the outrage over the with an immortal soul and an in- wholesale murder of our most innocent citizens—unborn children—and demanding the tellect capable of yearning for same leadership from our elected officials,” said Delaney. “We hope all religious leaders His love and knowing him in our will follow Fr. Baker’s example and encourage their congregations to stand up against hearts. Without a doubt we those who support abortion. Visit www.CatholicCrusade.com for more information are God’s favorite creatures, mak- about the Crusade for the Defense of Our Catholic Church and its projects. ing us superior to other living Source: March 6, 2003, American Life League release. beings throughout our world, gifted as we are with a soul des- “All men and women are called upon to tined to praise and honor Him for sing a hymn of gratitude to the Creator Parish Is “The ‘School of Sanctity’ For All all eternity in His Heavenly King- for the gift of their existence.” dom. - Pope John Paul II, February 26, 2003, Rome. Christians, Pope Tells Lay Association Questions: Why did God cre- ate us earthlings, as well as the By John Norton,Catholic News Service sun and the moon, the various heavenly bodies? Why did He create us anyway? Did He VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a message to a church lay association, Pope John Paul II really need any of His creation, including people? Of course not. After all, God is a highlighted the fundamental importance of parish life and said it should be a “school of Supreme Being. He is truly self-sufficient, in need of nothing, real or surreal, even unreal. sanctity” for all Catholics, not just members of movements. God does seem to have an insatiable love for all mankind, His favorite creation. Imagine In the message, released Feb. 20, he said the church’s 2,000-year experience — being so honored by God Himself. This is why we think of Him as being a LOVING GOD. confirmed by the Second Vatican Council — “teaches that the church cannot renounce God’s creation of heaven and earth is indeed praiseworthy to say the least. What can structuring itself in parishes.” anyone about God the Father’s plan to have His only beloved Son be born of the Virgin The parish is “the ‘school of sanctity’ for all Christians, even for those who do not Mary, live with us here on our earth, spend His time teaching us ways of living according belong to determined church movements or do not cultivate particular spiritualities,” the to his Father’s Ten Commandments in preparation for an eternity of life with Him in pope said. heaven…and then be crucified on an ignominious cross in atonement for our sins? Only The lay association, Catholic Action, was holding a national meeting in Rome on how this, forever, “Glory be to God in the Highest,and thank you, God.” What greater love it could contribute to renewing parishes in the new millennium. could a God…or even a man…have for us sinners? “Taking into account the rapid changes that characterize this start of the millennium, Indeed now is the time for all of us to not only praise our Triune Godhead for their acts it is necessary that the parish feels more strongly the need to live and witness the Gospel,” of love but to also thank each of the three persons of the Trinity for their acts of love, first the pope said. the Father’s plan, the Holy Spirit’s act of conceiving Jesus in Mary’s womb, and then the He said parishioners should work to build an effective dialogue with those who live Son’s acts of establishing His Church here on this earth, fortifying us with seven within the parish boundaries, “reserving particular attention for those who live in material sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist, to be with us day and night in the form of Bread and spiritual difficulties and are awaiting a word to accompany them in their search for and Wine as his Living Body. Could God’s love have been any greater? How can we ever God.” thank him for His favors? Our life is for learning how to thank God. Copyright (c) 2003 Catholic News Service/U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops URSULINE JUBILARIANS 2003

This summer, 19 Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph will celebrate a total of more than 1000 years in rrreligious life. All of these jubilarians have servserve ed inined education and parish ministry in the Diocese of OwOwOwensborensborensboro, giving ovovo, er 250 years of dedicated service to the people of God in Western Kentucky. Six arar. eee nativnativnatives of the diocese.

Row 1: 75-year jubilarians Sister Martin Gertrude MattinglyMattinglyMattingly, Sister Mary David Thomas, Sister Georgggeee Marie WWMarie athen; 70-year jubilarians Sister Rose Emma Monaghan, Sister Joseph Adrian Russell; 60-year jubilarians Sister Naomi Aull, Sister Emma Cecilia Busam.

Row 2: 60-year jubilarians Sister Annalita Lancaster,,, Sister Marie Bosco Wathen; 50-year jubilarians Sister MarMarMargggarararet Ann Aull, Sister Catherine Barber...

Row 3: 50-year jubilarians Sister Paul Marie Greenweenweenwell,ell,ell, Sister Mary Gerald Payne, Sister Mary Agnes VVVonderHaar; 40-year jubilarian Sister Patricia Rhoten.

Row 4: 40-year jubilarians Sister Mary Lois Speaks, Sister Mary Celine Weidenbenner; 25-year jubilarians Sister Dianna Ortiz, Sister Carol ShivShivol elyelyely...

WWWe, the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph sustained by prayer 8001 Cummings Road and our vvand owowowed life in communityunityunity,,, Maple Mount, Kentucky 42356-9999 prprproclaim Jesus through education (270) 229-4103 and Christian formation wwwwwwwww.ursulinesmsj.orggg in the spirit of our founder, Saint AngAng, ela Merici.Merici.ela [email protected] 16 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April , 2003 FFFather’s DDather’s aaay NNy ooovvvenaenaena MMMother’s DDother’s aaay NNy ooovvvenaenaena A Symbol of LLA ooovvve FFe or All our FFor athersathersathers A Symbol of LLA ooovvve FFe or All our MMor othersothersothers Living and DDLiving eceasedeceasedeceased Living and DDLiving eceasedeceasedeceased In June, we honor our spiritual In May we honor our heavenly mother, father, St. Joseph, and our earthly fathers mary, and our earthly mothers at our Dioc- at our Diocesan Shrine, Mary, Mother of esan Shrien, Mary, Mother of the Church/ the Church, Model of All Christians, with Model of All Christians, with a “bouquet” of a “bouquet” of sentiments as hundreds of sentiments as hundred of carnations will be carnations will be used as a backdrop for used as a backdrop for our Mothers’ Day our Father’s Day Novena. Each carnation Novena. Each carnation represents a represents a father, living (red carnation) mother, living (red carnation) or deceased or deceased (white carnation). This flower (white carnation). This flower at the Shrine at the Shrine will become a symbol of will become a symbol of love, gratitude, and love, gratitude, and joy that our fathers joy that our mothers have brought into our lives have brought into our lives. During the Novena, May 11-19, 2003 , prayers will be said each day at the Shrine. During the Novena, June 15-23, Throughout the Novena names of all the Mothers will be recited. 2003, prayers will be said each day at the To have a carnation placed in the Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church/Model of Shrine. Throughout the Novena , names All Christians, please send their names along with the coupon below and a donation of all the Fathers will be recited. of $10.00 or more. To have a carnation placed in the Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church/Model of clip and send All Christians, please send their names along with the coupon below and a donation of $10. 00 or more. Dear Shrine Committee, Enclosed is my donation and please have Clip and Send ______CARNATION(S) placed at the Diocesan Shrine, Mary Dear Shrine Committee, Mother of the Church/Model of All Christians, for the Mother’s Day Enclosed is my donation. Please have ______CARNATION(S) placed at the Novena, May 11-19, 2003. Diocesan Shrine, Mary Mother of the Church/Model of All Christians, for the Father’s Day Novena, June 15-23, 2003. Please have the following person (s) remembered Please have the following person(s) remembered during the Mother’s Day Novena: during the Father’s Day Novena: Name______Name:______Name:______Name______

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Send remembrance and donation to: Marian Shrine, c/o Jean Fulkerson, 526 E. 13th Address:______Ave., Bowling Green, KY 42101-2639 City/State/Zip______Send remembrance and donation to: Mary, Mother of the Church/ Model of All Christians, Marian Shrine, c/o Jean Fulkerson, 526 E. 13th Ave., Bowling Green, Diocesan Shrine Living Rosary KY 42101-2639 We invite you tojoin us in becoming part of a Living Rosary by f. Finally, it obtains all kinds of graces from Almighty God. volunteering to say one decade of the rosary daily. We join your decade To be a part of our Living Rosary at The Diocesan Marian Shrine: 1. We ask you to offer with others so that all twenty decades of the rosary are said each day to approximately 3-5 minutes of your time daily 2. We ask you to say ONE decade each day make: “THE LIVING ROSARY” at a convenient time, while meditating on the mystery that has been assigned to you from Our Blessed Mother in 1 917 spoke to the children of Fatima. Her words the rosary schedule. for them: “Pray for peace; for the conversion of Russia, for the conversion of sinners, and Won’t youjoin us? We need at least 20 people willing to pray one decade each. If you for vocations. have any questions please feel free to call: Fr. Ben Luther (270-754-1164), Fr. Bruce Reciting the rosary every day and meditating on the mystery assigned will bring about Fogle (270-333-5915),Jean Fulkerson (270-842-5168) or Karen Jarboe (270-683-5108) THE FOLLOWING MARVELOUS RESULTS: If you’d be willing to offer 3-5 minutes each day to Our Blessed Mother please send a. It gradually gives us a greater knowledge of Jesus. your name and address to: Diocesan Marian Shrine, c/o Jean Fulkerson, 526 E.13th Ave, b. Gives us victory over our enemies. Bowling Green, KY 42101-2639. We will let you know which Myster you wlll medltate c. Makes it easier for us to practice virtue. on as you pray one decade of the Rosary every day. d. Sets us on fire with love for Our Blessed Lord. Through Her intercession we can change the whole world with just a few minutes e. Enriches us with graces and merits. each day! The Western Kentucky Catholic, April , 2003 17 Teacher Shares A Personal Witness To The Power of the Rosary By Charlena Davis ments of artificial flowers that were pushed ing no attention to what distraction we you see the birds, Lisa?” She responded, “I I find myself asking my through the earth distracted her. Although, might be making to the other lady on the saw them, but they just disappeared. They God, “Why Lord do you each one of these artificial flower arrange- hill, I suggested that we pray together and didn’t go north, they didn’t go south, they find me worthy to see a ments are remnants of those who had trav- stand in agreement for the prayers we were didn’t go west, they didn’t go east, they just glimpse of heaven?” Yet, eled before us requesting our Heavenly lifting up to our Father in heaven. disappeared!” That too was just as I wit- everyday we have the op- Mother to pray for them and their special As we prepared to leave, the lady turned nessed the huge birds. portunity to see His ever needs. There were pictures and mementos to me and inquired if I was a teacher of I reminded her that the only bird that presence in those around such as stuffed animals, toys, and votive special needs children. I was surprised at would fly to such heights had to be eagles, us and in the beauty of candles. The statue of Our Lady is encased her knowledge and inquired, “How would but eagles would not travel in a flock. The nature. After November 3, by rocks imbedded with fossils that were you know that?” She responded quite sim- entire time we were having this discussion 2002 my life will never be the same. taken from the spring that runs in front of ply, “by the way you prayed!” We ex- about the colors and the birds Kathleen was God revealed to three women who were the hill. The fossils remind us of a time long changed comments about teaching and her engrossed in her own peacefulness trying seeking Him an extraordinary picture of before any other humans traveled this land daughter’s plans to be a special education not to let us distract her. The odd man just heaven while here on earth. Yes, on a in Kentucky. teacher. Her daughter was experiencing continued the rosary without missing a beat. hillside in Kentucky God reached down to On every visit God has spoken to me frustration with the college she was attend- Lisa looked at me and said, “You have gold touch and speak to me. through a sight or a touch, but it was one of ing. on your cheeks!” I looked around and saw The group that met on the hill of Valley the days of the month that our Lady makes I had just graduated from Brescia Uni- splashes of gold on the leaves, trees, our of the Hill near Springfield, Ky. was as her presence known that will stand out in versity with my M.S. Degree and Kathleen jackets, and surfaces. much a mystery as the vision the three of us my memory. We were told by Rosemary was a former professor at Brescia Univer- After finishing the rosary we were all witnessed that afternoon. I had traveled and the sign at the foot of the hill that the sity. God puts each of us in a place, “for a speechless. The “odd” man shared many with two Methodist science teachers, Lisa Blessed Mother visits on the 2nd and the time such as this!” We both encouraged her wonders that had been revealed to him. and Kathleen, on that day. I believe that it 23rd of the month. I was never able to visit daughter to contact Brescia. Then the man, exclaimed to us, “I am a was not a coincidence that the other two the shrine on the 2nd or the 23rd, but on By having stopped to talk to this pilgrim, simple man, but God chooses the simple to women with me were science teachers and November the 2nd I found myself at the we were held up. Without her conversa- reveal his glory.” Protestants. They heard me speak of the Valley of the Hill. The three of us traveled tion, we would have missed a miraculous We said our goodbyes and we climbed experiences I embraced at the shrine on my on a beautiful fall day to Valley of the Hill. blessing; we would have been gone. Next, quickly down the hill. We stopped at the previous visits. Perhaps, they traveled out We made our first stop at the Valley of the to our surprise a rather odd, excited man well to collect some Holy Water. On an of curiosity, but we all witnessed extraordi- Hill store. Rosemary Bailey, the store man- came running up the hill informing us that earlier visit my sisters and mother were nary visions that day. ager, whom I had met on earlier visits, Iona, the first person to have seen the appa- able to collect water in the middle of a dry It was not the first time that I had traveled greeted us. She is a woman who feels that ritions of Mary at this site, had talked to him August day, having been told by David (the seeking to have a heart after God. It wasn’t she is entrusted to be a keeper of this and assured us that Our Lady would bless man building the chapel) it had been over a the first shrine in honor of our Blessed Lady hundred-year-old store while she lives on us with a visit. year since anyone was able to get water that I had visited. I have made pilgrimages this earth. Although, she will be quick to I turned to the only one of us who needed from the well. to Monte Cassino at St. Meinrad for years. tell you that she is “a front” for the shrine, to get home and questioned if we should On our way home, we shared again what It was there that I heard that rema (audible) as she was told by a voice from God. We leave. Quickly, she responded that we might we had beheld on that hill and the “odd” voice of God for the first time in my life. It had been traveling for over three hours not get another chance like this again. The simple man who led us through the myster- was there that I have taken numerous of my when she received us with hot tea and odd gentleman turned to us and asked if we ies of the rosary. Protestant friends and introduced them to stories. Her stories told of a very rich life as would like to pray the rosary. Yes, Lisa had seen the birds, but shared the grace God gives us through the Blessed a photographer of the Kentucky Derby I looked at the others and chimed, “Yes!” that her fear of not being able to see to drive Mother and saints in heaven. I have many and.... Although a part of us wanted to My friends didn’t know the Rosary and home kept her from looking at the sun. friends who pray regularly here on earth for linger a while longer to visit and browse didn’t pray it! They appeared just delighted Kathleen shared how she had questioned me, but to know that I have the angels and through her wares, we knew we needed to to listen...and clearly Joey wanted to pray the existence of heaven her whole life. She Saints in heaven raising prayers to heaven continue on to our destination. it. Announcing that this was his seventh too had seen the same colors, and the for me while the candle burns is an over- The store is minutes from the entrance to rosary for this day he began. splashes of gold. She would not take her whelming comfort to my spirit. the shrine. As we climbed the steps to the We were in the middle of the second eyes off the sun and its splendor even after It was one of my Catholic friends though top of the hill, as always when bringing decade of the rosary when I opened my hearing us share the amazement of the who told me of Valley of the Hill, a shrine others to my place of solitude was, “what eyes to the sun. The sun was the most strange sighting of the birds at such heights! near Springfield, Kentucky. She had seen it must they be thinking?” I find such joy and beautiful magenta color that I had ever She told us, “I was oblivious to what was on “Unsolved Mysteries” and wanted us to I am refreshed upon every visit, but other seen, and then it changed to a beautiful happening with the two of you!” She felt travel on a pilgrimage to the shrine. Over than Sandy, none of my friends embraced blue. like a window to heaven opened and she two years ago I made my first visit to the Our Lady’s shrine as I do. At least until I asked Lisa, “Do you see the colors?” was feeling what heaven will be like. Yet, shrine of Valley of the Hill with Sandy. We November 3rd this year. She, being a science teacher, reminded me all of us had caught the statement the “odd” knew on that first visit that it was a holy While at the top of the hill we settled in not to look at the sun! I knew she was man had made about himself being a simple place. I had witnessed that peace and tran- to pray. One other woman faced the sun correct, but couldn’t keep from it, then, just man. We all agreed that not just any simple quility in another place. I knew that again opposite the statue of the Blessed Virgin as it turned the brightest gold, the man said, man would make such a statement. God’s omniscient presence was with us Mary. We prayed quietly to ourselves when “Our Lady is here!” It was for each of us a different faith there. Kathleen said, “I feel like we should sing!” I wanted so for Lisa to see the colors, but experience, but yet truly a God-given bless- When one visits Valley of the Hill, it is I love to sing and attempted to lead us in I knew she wouldn’t. Suddenly from no- ing to witness. Yes, only in Kentucky! not the sight that one might expect from every hymn that the three of us knew, which where there appeared high in the sky huge I feel that as a Catholic I must remind such a holy place. It is as my friend, Kathleen was a challenge in itself due to me being birds that were swooping, dipping, and other Catholics of the power of the rosary. later said, “Not to sound negative, but only Catholic and the other two women being circling to the left of the golden sun! To no surprise our Holy Father has an- in Kentucky!” The loud colors and assort- Methodist. After singing together and pay- I asked in the middle of a Hail Mary, “Do nounced this is the year of the rosary! 18 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 Sr.Elizabeth Ann Webb Sr. M. Leo) Sr. Mary Sullivan Sr. Bernardine Maria Kenenske Dominican Sisters, St Catharine, KY Sr. Margaret Ross 50 Years Diocesan Jubilee Celebration Sr. Mary Anselma Grimes Sr Michael Brigid Driscoll Sr. Mary Bennet Cecil 65 Years St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro, Ky. Sr. Celestine Maria Henshaw Sr. Ann Rita Sullivan 70 Years 70 Years Sr. Catharine Lucille Drury Sr. Vincent dePaul Hutton May 4, 2003, 2:30 p.m. Sr. Cornelius Keating Sr. M. 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The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 19 Submitted by Margie Ebelhar The Owensboro Catholic Middle School academic team has achieved tremendous success this school year. In December, 2002, they captured first place at the annual Ford Center Academic Tournament. Our team has come in first place all four years of this competition. In District Governor’s Cup Competition, the Aces finished in second place overall and also finished second in the quick recall competition. On the regional level, the team brought home the second place overall trophy. The following students will be competing in Louisville, KY at the state level: Kathleen Thompson, first in language arts and second in composi- tion; Alex Fenwick, first in general knowledge, and third in social studies; Jared Kaelin, second in Social Studies; and Charlie Riccio, third in science. Julie Renshaw, Margie Ebelhar, and Ken Langston coach the OCMS academic team. Photo at right, the 2003 OCMS Regional Aca- demic Team: from left, front row: Chris Riccio, David Greenwell, Christina Clary, Kathleen Th- ompson, Mary Ann Bowlds; second row, Lee Ann Wells, Jared Kaelin, Charlie Riccio, Alex Fenwick, Wes Taul. Margie Ebelhar photo OCMS Group Attends RIGHT TO LIFE RALLY On Tuesday, February 11, 2003, twenty-four students from Owensboro Catholic Middle school traveled to Frank- fort, KY, for the Right to Life Rally. Students earned the right to go by writing an essay on abortion after school one day. Teacher sponsors were Mr. Steve Hohman and Mrs. Julie Renshaw. “I liked the abortion rally because it showed us how important it is to ban abortion in Kentucky,” said Jake Hulsey, an eighth grader at OCMS.

“I was glad to see so many people are OCMS CLass who attended theFeb. 11, 2003, Life against abortion and that they attended Rally: from left, seated, Neil Holland, Jake Hulsey, Jaclyn the Right to Life Rally added Kathleen Grey, Carey Ackerman; 2nd row (kneeling and sitting in chair: Thompson and Melissa Hayden, stu- Chris Hein, Brad MIlls, and Amy Clark (in chair); 3rd row dents who attended the Frankfort trip. (bending over): Kathleen Thompson, Shelby Dotsey, Melissa Hayden, Brittany Hayden, Emily Brown, Meagan Aull, Sara Photo at left, (left to right): Sarah Johnson, Mary Anne Bowlds, and Leah Carrico. Back row Ebelhar, Brianna Stiff, Amy Clark, (standing): Sarah Ebelhar, Brianna Stiff, Kathryn Bielefeld, Shelby Dotsey, and Kathleen Th- Natalie Elliott, Kasey Mullican, Chris Dueker, Eric Wimsatt, and ompson. Katie Leibfreid. Photos and article submitted by Julie Renshaw, OCMS teacher 20 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 Jan. 25, 1985, school newsletter noted that there were two computer classes at OCHS, Sr. Mary Leon booted OCHS into Computer Age "but she expects the number of computer students to increase dramatically in the next OWENSBORO,Ky. - Many great educators year or two, and sees the possibility that in have peopled the classrooms at Owensboro the near future the state will require a com- Catholic during the past half century. Some puter class for each student before gradua- of these have propelled the school on a tion.." The article added, "Some school sys- course to meet its future. tems today, for example, no longer teach One such educator was Sr. Mary Leon typing on typewriters; rather, a computer Riney, a Mount St. Joseph Ursuline, who keyboard is used." taught math at OCHS during the early and Because of that, Sr. Mary Leon said, mid 1980's. Sr. Mary Leon died Jan. 28 at "We really need to get this thing (increased the Mount. She was 83. computer capacity) done." A visionary, Sr. Mary Leon realized that And how Sr. Mary Leon obtained com- computers and technology would play a vital puters for OCHS became legendary. She role in education, even when the computers raffled off a non-compatible computer, ben- were in their infancy and were little more than efitted from the donation of a deceased glorified word processors. person's Quality Stamps, used bingo prof- During the summer of 1984 she taught its and sought government funding. 32 local Catholic educators, including several But no one can forget how she foraged from OCHS, how to use a computer. through trash containers, salvaging alumi- The first computer lab was comprised num cans to cash in for her computers. In of 16 Radio Shack TRS-80 machines net- warm weather, she often suffered bee stings. worked to a host computer. Two students And in the winter? "These cold days it's were placed at each workstation when there nasty, sticky work," she said. "The cans of- was a large class. ten have ice in them." Yet even in 1985 Sr. Mary Leon was Today her spirit shines through stu- filled with a sense of urgency, for she real- dents who routinely integrate technology ized that this was not adequate to meet fu- On Feb. 8, 1986, as a part of a Catholic Schools Week celebration, Sr. into their learning experience. ture needs. Mary Leon, left, and Sr. Barbara Jean Head conducted a Math Bowl for Reprinted from OCHS Parentlines, March An article about Sr. Mary Leon in the the elementary schools. Immaculate Elementary School won the con- 6, 2003. test. Sister Joseph Cecelia Muller, OSU, 80, died March 17, 2003 MAPLE MOUNT,Ky. - Sister Joseph Cecelia Muller, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died March 17, 2003, at Mount Saint Joseph. She was in her 58th year of religious life. She entered the community February 2, 1945, and was received into the novitiate August 14, 1945. She made tem- porary vows on August 15, 1947, and per- petual vows on August 15, 1950. Sister Joseph Cecelia, baptized Mary Rose Patricia Muller, was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cecelia Ballman Muller of Louisville. She taught at St. Mary Magdalene School, Sorgho, 1950-51, and at St. Thomas More WINNERS ALL - The St. Angela Merici Academic Team that partici- School, Paducah, 1951-52. She also taught pated in the district Governor’s Cup Competition. This team finished 1st in in the Archdiocese of Louisville and in Sr. Joseph Cecelia Muller, O.S.U. Future Problem Solving, 3rd in the Quick Recall, and 2nd in the Final New Mexico. and creating beautiful quilts for her com- Standings. (Not all team members are pictured) SAM Photo. A registered nurse, she served as munity. infirmarian at Mount Saint Joseph 1956-79 Survivors nieces and nephews and the Ky., with burial in the convent cemetery at Cecelia Muller may take the form of and as infirmary consultant 1979-99. members of her religious community. Maple Mount. Glenn Funeral Home, donations to the Ursul ine Siste rs of For many years she was a productive gar- Services were Thursday, March 20, at Owensboro, was in charge of arrangements. Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings dener and seamstress, providing vegetables Mount Saint Joseph Chapel, Maple Mount, Gifts in memory of Sister Joseph Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356. Diocese Mourns Loss Of Paul J. Stevens, 81 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 21 By Mel Howard three daughters, Patricia Solomon and Angela Galloway, The Diocese of Owensboro heard with great sadness both of Dawson Springs and Sylvia Martin of Nebo, Ky., about the death of Paul J. Stevens, 81, of Dawson Springs, three sons, Jeffrey and Timothy, both of Evansville and Ky. Paul, formerly of Evansville, passed this life on on Mark Stevens of New Harmony, Ind.; one sister, Pearl Tuesday, February 25, 2003, at Madisonville Regional Klingle of Evansville; and two brothers, Robert Stevens of Hospital in Madisonville, Ky. Evansville and William Stevens of Louisville, Ky. Also Mr. Stevens was a 28-year employee of Whirlpool Cor- surviving are eight grandchildren, Anthony, Timothy and poration, Evansville, In..He also worked at Buckhorn Plas- Roger Solomon, Andrew and Adam Martin, Seth Stevens tics Company. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and and Daniel and Frankie Galloway II; five great-grandchil- was a former member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in dren, Victoria, Cameron, Jacob and Cynthia Solomon and Evansville. Baby Abigail. He served as a chaplain at the Kentucky State Penitentiary A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated March 1, at Eddyville, Ky. In a day when many are willing to lead 2003, at St. Agnes Catholic Church; Revs. David Nunning people to a better life with a only a good theory, Paul Stevens and Frank Roof officiating.Burial was in St. Joseph Cem- was willing to lead people along the right path with the etery, Evansville, Im. Memorial contributions may be made example of his own life. It was this quality which endeared to Kentucky Advocates to Abolish the Death Penalty. Paul Stevens to those whom he served, such as the men on Death Row at Kentucky State Penitentiary, men whom few Bishop John McRaith said of his friend who helped the others would serve in any way. In this moment of human Diocese of Owensboro become better educated about the history, an authentic life shared in public is most rare; this need to work to end the death penalty in Kentucky: “ Paul is why we will miss the example of Paul Stevens. In an age Stevens was one of the most gentle, forgiving, caring when many things look good, Paul Stevens was a genuinely persons that I ever knew. He certainly lived out his commit- good man. In our time when a whole culture is based on ment to his faith by all he did for his family and for those appearance, Paul Stevens was a great light of the forgiving who are in prison, especially those on death row. I offer human spirit shining with honesty and integrity. This big, sympthay and prayers on behalf of the Diocese of Owensboro, quiet man loved the one right in front of him at all times. Church of Western Kentucky, to his family, as they carry the Paul was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Stevens, cross of the death of this great man - husband, and father. and a sister, Rose Taylor. Mr. Stevens is survived by his May he rest in peace.” Paul J. Stevens, standing here with Bishop John wife of 60 years, Ruth Egan Stevens of Dawson Springs, Ky; McRaith, was a delegate to the Second Owensboro Diocesan Synod in 1991, representing his parish Excerpts from the EULOGY FOR PAUL STEVENS, MARCH 1, 2003 in Dawson Springs. WKC File Photo ...Paul was a mentor. Now, Paul could be a bit stubborn By Sister Chris Beckett, scn Ours are the hands with which to bless and hardheaded, however. Even with this particular trait, First of all, I would like, on behalf of all everyone now. Ours are the feet with which Paul was the best prison chaplain I have ever met. We really the men on death row at Kentucky State God is to go about doing good.” “jived,” even though Paul accused on more than one occa- Penitentiary, the membership of the Ken- This prayer truly personified the person of Paul Joseph Charles Stevens. sion of being a radical feminist. I would laugh and tell him tucky Coalition Against the Death Penalty, Paul was called by God to call others to the love of Jesus. It didn’t matter that if he thought I was a radical feminist, he obviously had the thousands of women and men religious what, or, if one had any faith. Paul was always there for those whom God never met one… Together we would laugh and then get on of the Religious Against the Death Penalty, placed in his life. with the ministry at hand…Paul taught me so much that I the many defense lawyers of Kentucky, the I had the grace of ministering with Paul for 7 years as a volunteer would need hours to share with you. Victims Against of the Death Penalty, the chaplain at KSP. In fact, it was through Paul that I heard the call to this Paul was a confidante—a man one could trust. More than men who have been set free from death row wonderful and most life-giving ministry. In 1996, I participated in the once I confided in him about a number of issues in my life. and the many men still incarcerated in pris- prayer service and visit with the men on Kentucky’s death row. Paul kept This last year I had a very serious decision to make. Paul and ons throughout Kentucky and one, espe- asking me the question: “Sister Chris, do you have any questions for me?” th Ruth not only supported me in the move I needed to make; cially in Nevada, to extend our deepest I dept responding, “No, Paul, not at this time.” After the 15 query, I asked they took me into their lives and family. They wanted me to condolences to you, Ruth, faithful and lov- him, “Paul, why do you keep asking me if I have any questions?” He then be happy and have the fullness of life. Such friendship is a ing wife, children, Jeff, Patty, Mark, Tim, looked at me and said, “Chris, God is calling you here to KSP. We need treasure and I thank them and their family for it. Sylvia and Angie, and the whole Steven’s you here. I can see that you have what it takes to be here with these men.” ...Paul knew what forgiveness meant and that it is only clan on Paul’s passing from this life to the My response was one of some astonishment. I was amazed not because forgiveness that heals victims of violent crimes. After the joys of eternal life—with Cindy. Yes, now I was afraid of such a ministry, but because I had never been approached retreat in which he forgave and became reconciled to God Paul rests with Cindy and awaits our com- in such a direct way. WOW. That was Paul Stevens. To top it off, that day and self once again, God called him to the mission of ing into heaven as our God so calls us when we were departing the prison, Paul took all 20 of us to meet Warden forgiveness and reconciliation. Together he and Ruth trav- home… Phil Parker. When Paul introduced me to the Warden he added, “…and eled thousands of miles to share the “Good News” of Jesus. To describe Paul Stevens I need to read Warden, Sister Chris is going to start coming to the prison as a visiting The Good News not only of forgiveness and reconciliation, a prayer that he always distributed to any- chaplain.” I almost died on the spot. The Warden was pleased and but the Good News to bring an end to the death penalty in the one he met. It is a prayer from the great welcomed me. Needless to say, I did come back…Yes, Paul was a very United States! mystic and foundress of the Discalced direct man—what he heard from God, he spoke, no matter what the cost. Each of you, the daughters and sons of Paul and Ruth, can Carmelite Nuns, Teresa of Avila. It reads: Paul Stevens was also a man of perseverance. I had the honor of be proud of such commitment on behalf of your parents. It “G“G“God of love, help us to remember that accompanying Paul on many a journey to deliver presentations against the is my prayer that each of you will pick up the cause where Christ has no body now on earth but ours, death penalty. Paul never gave up on this issue—and, God knows, he never Paul left off…and work with us in ending this insanity in our no hands but ours, no feet but ours. Ours will. Now Paul has an even greater mission to end the death penalty in our country. are the eyes to see the needs of the world. state and country. Continued on page 23 22 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 a transformation that brought about real change. Paul’s loving touch will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew him. He has made a mark for God in this prison which EULOGY FOR PAUL STEVENS, MARCH 1, 2003 cannot be erased for it’s etched in the hearts of the men who are imprisoned here and those who worked here… (Continued from page 21) Paul, we all love you and miss you…and, we know that we now have gained a personal ... In coming to know Paul Stevens, I saint in heaven…” learned that there were three things that Ten or so weeks ago, due to circumstances beyond my or my community’s control, were important to him and that made him I had to resign my volunteer position as a chaplain at KSP. This is one of the hardest things the man of faith he was: God, his family and I have ever had to do. My last conversation, when Paul could speak, was about this the inmates at KSP. Any of these he would situation. We both cried; we both sighed; we both were incredulous; we both knew it had lay down his life—at a moments notice. to be for now. As I told him then I tell you all here today: I will never forget the men (and And that he did, many times over. women) on death row at KSP or Peewee Valley. I will never forget the men and women Before I close this sharing, I have some incarcerated throughout this Commonwealth and country. I can’t forget, for, like Paul words from some of the men who loved him Stevens, these women and men held by the state have changed my life and ministry dearly: the men on Kentucky’s death row: forever. I continue to hear the call of God as shared with me through Paul Stevens. The call is “Michael St. Clair: Mr. Stevens en- to work untiringly to end the death penalty and bring the love, the touch, the hope, and the joyed his life here on earth and he showed joy of God into prison life and programs. For this awareness to God’s call, I thank you, it for the love he had for all humans-even Paul, and promise to continue our walk with the women and men in jails and prisons the humans that are in the state peniten- throughout our land—and especially to bring an end to the death penalty in Kentucky and tiary and on death row. Mr. Stevens, the United States. throughout many years brought his love to Amen. Alleluia. the prison at his own expense and his own free time and away from his family. But Paul had an even bigger family here at the The Owensboro Diocese Mourns prison because Paul was loved by us in- Paul J. Stevens mates here at KSP. Paul did a great job on showing his friendship and his smile which and Honors a Great Man! came with a laugh…As I told Paul, “The By Rita Brothers last breath you take here on earth will be A volunteer mirrors the joy of doing onto I first met Paul Stevens in the spring of 1998 when he told his story to a youth gathering the first breath you take in heaven.” Paul, others, at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Central City Ky. A simple man with little formal training now you can really enjoy life, my friend! the hope of humanity, salvation, in public speaking, Paul captured the hearts of his audience in ways that no professional Pat Sanborn: Before I joined the Catho- and the grace of God in a wounded world. speaker could accomplish. After hearing his story many times though the years, I still lic Church, Paul and I talked a lot on would found myself wiping away tears as he explained how his oldest child was brutally forgiveness. One must forgive before you A volunteer’s character murdered. Paul explained that he and his wife, Ruth raised seven children and shared a can be given forgiveness…I learned a lot cannot be bought or repaid, happy life until 1969 when his daughter, Cindy was brutally raped and murdered in from Paul for God sent him to us to show us only reproduced. Evansville, Indiana. Paul felt concern for his daughter babysitting for this young woman a better way of life. I will always think of because of her estranged husband. Cindy promised him it would be her last time Paul and miss him… Gregory Wilson: Dearest Paul, we all babysitting. Stevens’ neighbor called him in the middle of the night and told him of trouble Randy Haight: I wanted to write you love you very much. You will always be in where Cindy was babysitting. He went to his daughter’s aid and found Jack Gatewood with my condolences letting you know that our hearts, minds and thoughts daily. You passed out on the floor. Stevens saw the bloody knives that Gatewood used to kill Cindy you are all in my thoughts and in my will never be forgotten by any of us. Pray laying beside him and moved them our of Gatewood’s reach. prayers. I know that this has to be a very for us unceasingly…we still need you. The state of Indiana sought the death penalty at Gatewood’s trial, and Stevens initially difficult time for you…Normally I find Leif Halvorsen: wanted the death penalty for his daughter’s killer. Gatewood’s sentence was reduced myself at a loss for words in these circum- When God has comforted me because of a technicality, and he served seven years of a twenty five-year sentence. stances so I try to reach out and embrace it has occasionally been through Stevens then moved his family from Evansville In. to Dawson Springs Ky., unknowingly you with my prayers knowing that God an idea or a prayer, but it has near the penitentiary where Stevens would become a volunteer prison chaplain a few years hears our every cry and plea. This is some- more often been through the touch later. thing that Paul helped me to understand. and care of a friend. (Gary Smith, SJ) Overall, Stevens felt that justice was not served with the unruly death of his daughter. The following poem is by Philip Curicio This bitterness in his heart began to destroy him. Drinking an excessive amount of and it fits Paul’s life: So often I’ve been reminded of this quote alcohol, Stevens knew that harboring this resentment was not right. Although Stevens above through Paul Stevens. Meeting Paul continued to attend Mass, he stopped receiving the Eucharist because he held so much VOLUNTEER over 15 years ago blessed not only me, but hatred in his heart. This hate and resentment continued to build until he made a Cursillo A volunteer… every man in this prison with a touch of in 1978. At that time, God freed Stevens of the resentment he felt because of his daughter’s isn’t obligated to care, God’s hand. Paul is a modern day St. Paul murder. He started looking at how Jesus responded to hatred by calling us to turn the other s/he chooses to. who through being one of the most compas- cheek. Stevens realized that he had never truly believed in the death penalty because he sionate and courageous men I’ve every had a chance to kill Gatewood the night of the murder but the thought never entered his A volunteer… known, took God’s love and simply touched mind. Stevens said that a policeman told him that he would not have been prosecuted for doesn’t elaborate on how things need to im- the hearts of men who are most in need in Gatewood’s murder had he made that choice when he found his daughter dead. prove, our society. He befriended the outcast, those Stevens’ pastor, Father Frank Roof invited him to go the Ky. State Penitentiary with s/he changes them. condemned to die and he showed each man him, which sparked the beginning of his prison ministry. Stevens took his daughter, Cindy through this simplicity, God’s love. into prison with him by way of pictures and her personal items. Stevens ministers to the A volunteer… So many think that prisoners need an iron men on death row as well as other inmates who seek spiritual guidance. Stevens grew close isn’t threatened by danger, fist to be changed to better men, but Paul to McQueen who underwent a conversion and joined the Catholic Church. Stevens knew a way that truly began and nourished s/he is responsive to need. Continued on page 23 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April , 2003 23 The Owensboro Diocese Mourns and Honors a Great Man! (Continued frorm page 22) agenda with visiting inmates in the chapel. We began the day with prayer; presented Paul Stevens with an appreciation plaque and gave homemade quilts to the 39 men on death brought Cindy’s rosary to death row and row. Although he does not intend to retire, the Diocese of Owensboro decided to honor McQueen was the first one to use it. When Stevens for his 14 years of ministering to the men at Ky. State Penitentiary (KSP). time came for his execution, McQueen Stevens’ story of conversion and efforts to minister in a maximum-security prison will be carried Cindy’s rosary into the death cham- respected in this diocese for many generations to come. A spiritual director for two men bers. who we executed in Ky., Harold McQueen and Eddie Lee Parker, he walked the walk with Stevens and McQueen bonded and de- each man to the death chambers. Stevens said that he would never witness another veloped a father and son relationship. execution because it is too hard on him. Stevens said that he did not believe Warden Phil Parker and the staff at KSP hosted our event. Our Bishop John McRaith McQueen killed anybody—did we execute and Fr. Robert Drury, Prison Chaplain attended the service. Representatives from the our first person in 35 years who did not other KY Dioceses, Catholic Conference of Ky and Women and Men Religious Against even commit a murder? McQueen asked the Death Penalty also attended this event. I still shudder at the memory of entering this Stevens to walk with him to the death maximum-security prison. Each of the 22 people visiting left our drivers licenses and keys chambers and stay with him until the elec- with the prison staff as we entered the prison. After a physical search from the guards, I trocution. Stevens did as McQueen re- felt a strange feeling trickling down my spine when two different sets of iron bars clanged quested. Warden Phil Parker told Stevens shut behind me. he hated to see McQueen executed because The Diocesan Prison Ministry Committee sponsored two prayer services that day, one he was a good, gentle person. McQueen for men on death row and protective custody and another for the general population. The wanted people to remember him as some- prison requires men on death row to wear red and does not allow them to mix with the one good, not the unruly person he once general prison population. I fought back tears as I watched these men in red enter the demonstrated when addicted to drugs and chapel for I knew that one day each of them would die by rules of the state for which I am alcohol. Paul Stevens a member. Some of these men were young enough to be my sons! They began to share On the night of the execution, the death their stories. Most of them suffered from drugs and/or alcohol addiction at the time the row inmates began praying Psalm 23 at midnight. When the warden came and said it was crimes were committed. I see these men as children of God and believe that only God has time, Stevens walked on McQueen’s right side and the guards on his left. McQueen the right to take their lives. I felt good about my role in giving these men a token of comfort handed Stevens Cindy’s rosary, asked forgiveness from the O’Hearn family and asked and compassion. people to continue to fight against the death penalty. Stevens told McQueen, “I will The AIDS Quilters began making homemade quilts for people with HIV/AIDS in 1990. always love you, son.” He answered, “I love you too, father.” After the execution, Stevens After they told me that they would also make quilts for people who are terminally ill, I went to death row so he could minister to the rest of the inmates. Still praying Psalm 23, asked the AIDS Quilters if they would make quilts for the men on death row. I also asked they expressed concern for Stevens’ health running up and down the hallway after Paul Stevens to request permission from Warden Parker to give the quilts to the death row midnight. inmates. The Warden said yes and these wonderful ladies worked very hard to have 39 Stevens revealed that he felt more compensation and fulfillment doing prison ministry quilts for us to give to the men that we, in the state of Ky. will someday execute. Ralph than he has in his entire life. I feel similar fulfillment when I seek peace and justice. After Baize, a death row inmate, said that some men had tears in their eyes when given a quilt. Stevens’ speech, I asked some of the youth how they felt. They answered, “I thought that By the time Baize finished his story, he was choked up himself! The Diocesan staff had it was really awesome to hear about how God had worked in his life. Paul truly has a great an appreciation luncheon for the quilt makers who do not want their names and pictures faith and his story touched me deeply” (Kaci Prunty, St. Joseph, Central City Ky.): “It published. They said, “The Lord knows what we are doing and that is good enough for was really neat to hear Paul Stevens’ story and how God stayed with him and Harold us.” McQueen throughout this. Paul is a person with great faith that he uses well and he touched Warden Parker also showed us the death chambers. Using specially made keys to enter, all of our hearts” (Joey McConnell, St. Joseph, Central City Ky.): “I’m glad that I came I experienced an eerie feeling inside, as if I could be the one awaiting execution. I stood to hear Paul speak. His views have strengthened me in my stand against the death penalty, next to the electric chair that executed 133 men in our state since it was built in 1920. This and strength is something you can’t get enough of” (Lindsay Prunty, St. Joseph, Central eerie feeling stayed with me several days after I returned home. Warden Parker told me City Ky.). that ordering McQueen’s execution was a “life changing experience” for him. He Paul Stevens, a retiree involved in prison ministry, walked the walk to the death expressed that he did not feel good about that part of his job. Why must we kill people chambers with McQueen and remained with him until his death in Ky. State Penitentiary, today? Eddyville. Since the penitentiary resides in the Owensboro, the office lead a prayer vigil A role model for me, I highly respected Stevens because I actually witnessed him living at St Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro. I later met Stevens who I named a ‘pillar of our out the Gospel call to work for charity, justice and peace. As I traveled to Evansville, In diocese.’ Stevens is one of a few people I know that actually tries to live out the corporal to attend his wake and funeral, I made a special point to share my admiration of this man works of mercy found in Matthew 25 in the New Testament and Tobit 2 in the Old with his family. If the Holy City Pope John Paul II approached me about recommending Testament. If there is anyone that I know that judgment will who will enter eternal life, a lay saint, Paul Stevens would now be the first I would recommend. it’s Paul Stevens. I also believe that Paul needs to be recommended to Pope Paul II for a lay saint. Christine Beckett, a former Glenmary Home Missioner sister, and Paul Stevens arranged a meeting with me one day at the Catholic Center. They wanted to start a group to train parishioners to minister to the incarcerated. I agreed because I felt that it met the requirements of the office’s mission, and we formed the Prison Ministry Committee. We traveled to Catholic Churches throughout Western Ky. Being the only one who did not actively visit prison/jails, I spoke of the unfairness of people being incarcerated using the statement from our bishops, Responsibility, Rehabilitation and Restoration, A Catholic Perspective on Crime and Criminal Justice. Since Pope John Paul II designated a Jubilee Day for visiting prisons, the Prison Ministry Committee planned a visit to KY State Penitentiary July, 2000. We filled our 24 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 Linking Career With Belief-To Serve People Is To Serve the Lord By Shelia Clemons, 3rd & 4th Grade Sunday school Teacher

PEONIA,Ky. - Discovering our own unique way of serving the Lord and others is not always an easy task. As we develop our talents, we search for ways to share our gifts. Many individuals choose careers that allow them to demonstrate their genuine desire to serve the Lord and others. On February 23, 2003 a special guest speaker who displayed such an interest honored the Saint Anthony third through eighth grade Religious Education classes in Peonia, KY. Father Brian Johnson pre- pared the children for our guest, Sheriff David Simon, with a warm and welcoming introduction. As we gathered, Sheriff David Simon delighted the children with a personal pre- Child being Hancuffed, Billy sentation of how he chose his profession to clemons, and Sheriff Simon and serve and protect the citizens of Grayson Sheriff Simon talking with Kaylee County. In his position he is responsible for Decker. many things that pertain to the safety and well being of others. As he discussed these The group picture: Front row: Kaylee Decker, Ryan Clemons, Dathan Jewell, topics, he emphasized to the children the Billy Clemons, John Jarboe, Jessica, Carolyn Meador, Tony Clemons, importance of working hard to achieve a Shelia Clemons, Dorette Clemons; Second Row: Catie Highbee, Cody desired goal. The children were full of Meredith, Connor Grant; Back Row: James Clemons, Justus Carter, Malory questions and being exposed to such an Carter, Cassie Jarboe. authoritative figure was an exciting experi- ence. are invited to send in a picture with a short write-up about someone who does what they Sheriff Simon has been recently elected do because of God’s call. Contact Mel Howard at The Catholic Pastoral Center in to his position, but his desire to serve and Owensboro at [email protected] or call 270-683-1545. protect others is a top priority. As our children continue to study the importance of serving God and others, Religious Edu- Sheriff Simon talking with Kaylee Divine Mercy Sunday cation classes can help young minds under- Decker. Jodie Zeigler photos. stand that a life’s career involves more than Saint Pius Tenth Church, just the work of a job. Sheriff Simon We would like to thank Sheriff Simon Owensboro, Ky. showed that caring and compassion is a for speaking to our classes. May God bless part of every job, especially the job of him for taking the time to share his life and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. keeping the peace. One day, the young work with us. April 27 , 2003 people with whom he spoke may choose to Editor’s Note: Because of the ministerial follow the footsteps of Sheriff Simon, per- priesthood of Jesus Christ, we accept the Speaker: Dr. Robert Stackpole, STD haps not in law enforcement, but hopefully idea that no matter what we do in life we’re “The Divine Mercy Image,” “Mary Im- in the way David Simon walks the talk. I all called. Articles like this one from Peonia maculate, Mother of Mercy,” and “Holy know that he made a lasting impression on show us that. Western Kentucky Catholics Eucharist, Mystery of Mercy.” all of us.

Blessed Sacrament Exposition, Mercy Marriage Encounter Chaplet, Sacrament of Reconciliation. Refreshments. M E Dates “Make known to souls the great mercy Aug 22-24, 2003, Nov. 14-16, 2003 that I have for them, and exhort them to trust in the Bottomless depths of My For more information contact Betty Medley at mercy.” --from Sister Faustina’s Diary, 270.683.1545, ext. 105 #1157. The Western Kentucky Catholic, April , 2003 25

June 29 - July 4, 2003 Located at Camp W.O.W . Camp L.I.F.E. (for incoming fresh- man to just graduated seniors) will give participants/youth the opportunity to make friends, learn about God, and en- rich their spirituality while experiencing adventure, and having fun. The small group setting will allow campers to grow in awareness of community and self. Our primary con cern will be to provide a fun, safe and enriching experience for campers by encouraging them to par- ticipate in activities including high and Camp low ropes courses, campfires and games L. that are supervised by experien skillful, I. and caring staff. F. $50.00 non-refundable deposit by June 6, 2003. Total camper fee is $150 for the E. 5 night camp session. Balance is due June 20, 2003 $50 scholarships avail- able. For a brochure and registration form, call Donna Mills at the Diocesan June 29 - Office of Youth Ministry at 270-683- July 4, 2003 1545. Registration Deadline is June 6, 2003 Camp L.I.F.E. Located at CAMP WOW 26 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 “THE PRESENCE OF GOD AMONG THEM,’ A meditation for Lent The cry is familiar to us all. And yet it is still a shock to the heart as we hear it each Holy world to hear and cherish and live in the fact area, they run a clinic, offering the healing Week — the cry of Christ on the Cross, “My God, my God, why haveyou abandoned me?” that God, in Christ, has saved us and is with love of Jesus to the poor, praying with But haven’t we sometimes felt abandoned ourselves? As we cope with the serious us day by day. them, perhaps holding the hand of a grand- illness of a precious child or parent? As we are told, late in our working career, that our Children and adults who have lived long father, mother or child who is ill. Sister job has been terminated? In the gray loneliness that follows the death of a beloved wife years without knowing this flourish in the Alphonsa wrote to the Propagation of the or husband or parent? When hope seems to have disappeared? knowledge that God loves them and is with Faith saying that the people see the Sisters In the midst of our darkness, we remember that God did not abandon His beloved Son, them. “as God’s presence among them.” but raised him from death to glory. And God does not abandon us. In South Africa, local Sisters bring this In Tanzania, East Africa, local Father We can remember this because we are men and women of faith. But millions upon Gospel truth to life among children, teach- Filemoni Machagija is an eager messenger millions in today’s world cannot be comforted by the truth of God’s eternal love because ing them about Jesus and our faith. They of the Gospel. His parish has 15 “small they don’t know it. In anguish and distress, they must surely face despair. bring smiles and the love of the Lord to Christian Communities.” In East Africa The heart of the Church’s work, twenty centuries in and out, is to help all people of the little ones in an orphanage. Out in a rural and elsewhere, such small Communities of Catholic people are a means to encounter Christ and to encounter Him in each other. Father Filemoni says that one year he rhanaged to get 70 Bibles, a tremendous help for the members of the small Christian Communities. They can now hold the Word of God in their hands as well as in their hearts and souls as they discuss the depths of God’s love for them. “Our main concern in our pastoral under- takings is to serve both spiritually and ma- terially,” Father Filemoni says. And adds that the assistance that comes through the Propagation of the Faith “is helping us a great deal to fulfill this task.” In Africa and Asia, in the Pacific Islands and remote areas of Latin America, our sisters and brothers - most of them desper- ately poor, many of them suffering - come to experience God’s love and presence through mission Sisters and priests, Broth- ers and lay catechists. But not through them alone! The missionary work of the Church relies on the “prayer and sacrifice” of every one who has been blessed with the gift of faith — on us. In faith, we see Christ suffering today in the wars and wounds, in the poverty, in the seeming-abandonment of people all over the world. Can our Lenten prayer be that His life- giving love may be known by the poorest and neediest of our mission family? As we offer prayer and our special Lenten gifts through the Propagation of the Faith, we “Sister Marie Claire loves us and whoever has love, finds things much easier. “ South African Woman from Harare are in effect telling our brothers and sisters Women’s Collective, South Africa in the Missions: “God will never abandon you.” God Himself wants everyone to know Sister Marie Claire, a French Sister, has worked in the slums of the Township of Khayelitsha, near Cape Town, His love for us. for nearly three years. Most of the two million people are unemployed - and lived also in the poverty of hopelessness. Sister Marie Claire began a women’s collective in which the women were trained to sew. The Submitted by Father Joseph Mills, Dioc- business has taken off now! Sister Marie Claire says, “I told them that they should have faith in the love that Jesus esan Director of The Society for THE Christ has for them - that He would give them the strength they needed to learn the skills and the resolve to PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH, Catho- continue. He will never leave their side.” lic P astoral C enter, 6 00 L ocust S treet, Owensboro, Ky. 42301 270-683-1545. This Lent, would you be one of those loving missionaries who share in the Cross of our missionfamily, helping them come to know the hope that comes onlyfrom the Lord Hintselp Please prayfor our brothers and sisters in the Missions and the missionaries who serve among them. Please offer a gift, through the Propagation of the Faith, in support of the day-by-day work of bringing the love of Christ to the poor. Photo by Missio The Western Kentucky Catholic, April , 2003 27 OCHS National Honor Society Wins Awards Thirty-one Juniors and Seniors representing the Francis R. Cotton Chapter of the National Honor Society from OCHS attended the annual convention in Louisville, Ky. Feb. 20-21, 2003. This group of students was honored by receiving several awards, and by having one of its own elected to the highest NHS office in the state. Nathan Sharp, son of Steve and Michelle Sharp, was elected President of the Kentucky Association of National Honor Society. They also finished first in Scrapbooking and first in the Food Drive. A photo by Seth Hulsey, son of Drs. Thomas and Carol Hulsey, placed third in the visual arts competition. NHS members attending the convention were; Seniors - Anne Bielefeld, Jennifer Blandford, Michael Buntin, Jenny Danhauer, James Daugherty, Ginny Grant, Brent Hayden, Jennifer Howard, Seth Hulsey, Felicia Lozano, Jamie Roby, Bailey Stallings, Craig Thomas, Jonathan Whitehouse, Maria Wimsatt, and Haley Young. Juniors were Andrea Carrico, Stephanie Coomes, Kevin Havelda, Dru Heinz, Drew Knott, Jessica Klump, Chris McCarty, Sarah B. Payne, Ben Rasp, Nathan Sharp, Angie Stinnett, Amanda Storm, Kristin Tichenor, Alex Wahl, and Chad Whistle. Sponsors are Ann Flaherty and Beverly Howard. Annual Governor’s Cup Competition OWENSBORO,Ky. - The Owensboro Catholic Middle School Academic Team recently competed in the annual Social Studies Ford Center Academic Tournament, and placed first for the fourth consecutive year! Team members include: Eric Biscopink, Alex Fenwick, Jared Kaelin, Charlie Riccio, Calvin Riney, Wes Taul, Kathleen Thompson, and Matthew Wills. Winners in the written assessment were: Jared Kaelin - first place, Alex Fenwick - third place, Wes Taul and Kathleen Thompson - fourth place, Charlie Riccio - Fifth place, and Calvin Riney - seventh place. In The Governor’s Cup Competition, the OCMS Academic Team finished in second place overall and also finished second in the quick recall competition. Team members include: Mary Anne Bowlds, Christina Clary, Alex Fenwick, David Gruenewald, Jared Kaelin, Charlie Riccio, Chris Riccio, Kathleen Thompson, and Nathan Sharp was elected President Lee Ann Wells. Individual winners in written assessment were: OCHS senior Seth Hulsey’s photo of Casey Dixon placed of the Kentucky Association of Na- Christina Clary - 3rd place Language Arts, Alex Fenwick - 1st third in the visual arts competitioon at the HNS conven- tional Honor Society Feb. 21, 2003, in place Social Studies and 3rd place General Knowledge, David tion in Louisville Feb 21. Seth titled the picture “Trail of Louisville. OCHS Gruenewald - Glory.” Seth Hulsey photo Photo 5th place Mathematics, Jared Kaelin - OCS S chools F inish Well a t 3rd place So- cial Studies, Charlie Governor’s Cup District Competition Riccio - 3rd Students, coaches, teachers, and parents are to be congratulated on their tremendous place Science effort and success at the Governor’s Cup 2003 District Competition. Teams from and 5th place Catherine Spalding, Holy Angels, and St. Angela Merici competed in district competition, General with the top five finishers in each curriculum area and the top two quick recall teams Knowledge, moving on to regional competition on March 21-22. The following list gives the top Wes Taul - 1st finisher from the Owensboro Catholic Schools in each subject category or competition place General District 11 at Holy Angels - Quick Recall - Holy Angels 1st place; Final standings - Holy knowledge Angels 2nd place, Mathematics - Nolan Miller - 5th; Social Studies - Seth Todd - 2nd, and 5th place Science - Joseph Powers - 1st, Sam Knott - 2nd, Language Arts - Stephen Hardy - 1st, Social Stud- Composition - Nicholas Tharp - 4th, Drew Fulkerson - 5th; and General Knowledge - ies, and Joseph Powers - 4th, Nolan Miller - 5th. Kathleen Th- District 12 at Catherine Spalding - Quick Recall - Catherine Spalding, 3rd place; Final ompson - 1st Standings - Catherine Spalding 2nd place; Mathematics -Brian Mattingly - 4th; Social place written Studies - Dylan Evans 1st, McKenzie Zogg -3rd; Language Arts - Kristen Englert - 2nd, composition Jack Wilson - 3rd; Composition - Nicole Flatgard - 1st; and General Knowledge - Jarrod and 1st place Wolford - 4th. Language District 13 included St. Angela Merici - Quick Recall - St. Angela Merici 3rd place,; Arts. Future Problem Solving - St. Angela Merici 1st place,; Final Standings - St. Angela Merici 2nd place; Mathematics - Kaley Robertson - 3rd; Social Studies - Alex Johnson - 1st, The Holy Angels Academic team that finished first in the quick recall of the Joshua Linn - 3rd; Science - Michael Thies - 1st, Eric Goetz - 2nd; Language Arts - Hannah 2003 Governor’s Cup Competition: Joseph Powers, Stephen Hardy, Sam Cox - 1st, Melinda Thompson - 2nd, Kathryn Dueker - 4th; Composition - Melinda Knott, Nicholas Tharp, Seth Todd, Drew Fulkerson, Nolan Miller, Carly Thompson - 1st, Kaley Robertson - 5th, and General Knowledge - Collin Edwards - 3rd. Murphy, Coach Tracy Miller (a parent), and special helper, Kristin Miller. Submitted by the Owensboro Catholic Schools Office. Holy Angels Elementary photo. 28 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 Holy Name School at KUNA By Phyllis Brown HENDERSON,Ky. - On March 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 90 7th and 8th graders from Holy Name School attended the Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA) representing the countries of: Belize, Ireland, Venezuela, Kuwait, Norway and Egypt. By participating in KUNA, students learn about the history, culture, perspective and problems of countries around the world. The Secretary-General for our West Junior KUNA was Kristi Willingham, a Holy Name alumnus who is currently a freshman at Henderson County High School. Eighth grader Katelyn Fulcher ran for the office of Secretary-General for next year’s KUNA. Madalyn Willis served as a Summit President. Kathryn Newman as a member of the media corps and Chad Phillips was the chaplain. The Holy Name delegation received the Outstanding Delegation award along with awards for costume (Ireland), placards (Egypt and Kuwait), exhibit (Venezuela) and best proposal (Norway). Jesse Gilham, Trevor Strosnider and Chad Phillips received Outstanding Ambassador awards. Holy Name Co-Ed Y Club also received the World Service Award, for its contribution to the World Hunger Fund.

Pictured from left to right: BACK ROW: Katelyn Fulcher, Trevor Strosnider, and Kathryn Newman. FRONT: Chad Phillips and Madalyn Willis. Not Pictured: Jesse Gilham

Just Wondering

Jesus, when You left Earth did You ever miss it?

Did You miss conversations with your Apostles and cousins and children flocking to You Celebrating by the dozens?

Patron Did You miss getting dust on your feet?

Saints Did You miss bird-songs or the scent of clover sweet? As part of their patron saint’s celebration, high Did you miss looking up school and middle school at the stars students of St. Francis de or later searching for Mars? Sales parish in Paducah competed in an essay com- Did You miss your mother Did You miss climbing the mountainside petition about the life of who cooked and sewed for You so free? the saint. The winners and loved You like no other? were High School(back If I had been living, Jesus, row): Katy Thompson and Did You miss rowing across would You have missed me? Cory Childs, Middle the Sea of Galilee? School, (front row)Jamie - Caroline Booth Field, scn Jones and Laikin Simons. Submitted by Eddie Grant Paducah Ministry on the River Supports Mariners And Families The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 29 (Continued from page 10) worked on the other river families through the boat compa- worked as a cook on her husband’s crew and candy recipes and instructions are also river. It was hard nies. There is really very little support for for 15 years after their 2 children were available. Books and videos for the revolv- for me to adjust to the families, especially in past years. How- grown. Betty said, “It was the time in our ing library are also needed; especially cop- a life where he was ever, the Seaman’s Institute provides educa- lives to either be together or split. It was ies of best sellers. The crew members like home for several tion and support. a trying time for us.” Judge retired in to read and handmade book marks are very weeks and then “Last fall,” Melanie said, “when my October of 2001, but will still make short welcome;short spiritual verses can be gone for several husband’s father had a heart attack, my trips now and then when he is needed to printed on card stock to make bookmarks more weeks. Af- husband was on the boat. My father-in-law fill in for another captain. He says when using a computer. A video night can be ter getting used to ended up having bypass surgery and did he was growing up on his father’s farm provided by sending a popular video, mi- it, I prefer it to a very well but had he died, I would have that overlooked the river, he would watch crowave popcorn and soft drinks. There schedule that con- called Seaman’s and they would have sent a the boats go up and down the Ohio and he Sandy Moore are usually 8 crew members, they work 6 stantly changes chaplain out to Mark’s boat to tell him and to knew then that was what he wanted to do hours on and 6 hours off in every 12 hour like a swing shift. be with him. That is one of the most impor- when he grew up. Judge talked about how period. It is hard, dangerous work; very We had two schedules, one when Daddy tant programs or services that Seaman’s pro- work on the river has changed greatly in cold in the winter and very hot in the was home (they have 2 sons) and another vides. You can’t tell someone something those 50 years but one thing remains the summer. They appreciate any entertain- when Daddy was away. We could plan like that over a telephone.” same; the job takes you away from your ment or diversion that is available to them. bigger projects at home, plan vacations and She mentioned that some of the local churches family for long periods of time. The Making cards and bookmarks, filling treat have more free time. I wasn’t without help, have a Mariner’s Recognition Sunday once Seaman’s Institute originally provided ser- boxes, and holding fund-raisers to buy fortunately, at different times we lived close a year; those families who work in the river vices for sea going boats but in the last Bibles and other needed items are projects to each of our families and many friends.” industry were several years they provide services and that church youth groups can be involved They now live in Paducah where her hus- asked to stand and programs for the riverboat crews. That in. The Paducah St. Francis de Sales Life band has been working at land-based river be recognized. fact and better communication, especially Teen musical group preformed during a job since 1995. She continued, “Now I “Prayers were of- cell-phones, have made it easier to stay in recent Marine Industry Day and raised $300. realize how lonely wives can feel; we are fered for us; it was touch with families. In a more ambitious effort, the youth group away from both of our families. The Insti- one of the most Judge and Betty are active in their church from the Paducah Grace Episcopal Church tute provides support to river families in gratifying things and have worked in several of the church spent a week of their summer helping out in many ways by that I have partici- ministries. “Our faith and our church are the Seamen’s Church Institute International pated in. scheduling dif- Melanie Halliman important to us. We tried to put forth a Seafarer’s Center in Port Newark, New ferent things, “For so many good testimony by the way we lived and Jersey helping with general housekeeping supporting the years, river fami- talked. The men respect you when you and yard work chores. mariners on the lies were looked on respect yourself,” Betty commented. Additional information about the Minis- boats and help- as uneducated and rough. This is not true; She went on to explain that on the boat try on the River and how to volunteer and/ ing out in crisis many on the boats are college educated. It you can read your Bible but there are no or otherwise provide support, can be ob- situations.” takes a lot of skill and intelligence to be a services to attend. “From the religious tained by writing Karen Cox, 111 Ken- Susie met boat captain, pilot or engineer and some of standpoint, the men make the chaplains tucky Avenue, Paducah, KY 42003. e-mail Karen Cox at a the deck hands are also well educated. feel very welcome when they come aboard address: [email protected]. Telephone # picnic that had Seaman’s is trying hard to lend status and but they would probably like to have some (270) 575-1005, fax (270) 575-9125. been planned for creditability to those guys who sacrifice their services or more opportunities to have Susie Grimm Sandy Moore has worked for 15 years for all river families lives with their families. So much time with spiritual encounters on the boat. There a company that operates 14 towboats out of in the Eastern Kentucky area. Karen was their families is lost, so many occasions are aren’t any opportunities for them to have Paducah and has seen the effect that the there as a representative of the Seaman’s missed,” Melanie explained. any building up of their spirits. It is Seaman’s Institute, Ministry on the River Institute. “When my husband and I moved especially hard on those that love the has made in the lives of the men and women to Paducah I met Karen again. We were by The divorce rate for river families is very Lord,” Betty remarked. who work on the river. “There are a lot of ourselves and I wanted to meet people and high. . Health issues are also a problem, young deck hands with young wives and do something useful. I volunteered at the especially the wheelhouse workers. They sit families. The husbands are away from Institute. Now I volunteer year round in the for 6 hours at the controls twice in 24 hours; home for long periods and their wives have office doing clerical work and a little bit of in the remaining 12 a hard time coping with so much that they everything. I feel like I am appreciated,” hours, they sleep, are not prepared for, like budgeting the Susie said. She went on to say, “Life as a eat and have little paycheck to last when the men are home river wife gave me a greater appreciation of free time left. The and there will be no more money until he is having my husband with me when he was stress level is high back on the boat,” Sandy explained, “There with me and even with the drawbacks, the and many of them is a big turnover. It is hard and dangerous river life has been good. However, our 2 have high blood work. If the men stay and work their way up sons do not work on the river or in any river pressure. “You from deck hands they have chosen the river related occupations.” have to love work- as a career. Seaman’s provides support for Melanie Halliman is the wife of a man ing on the river to the men and for their families.” Sandy went who has been a mariner for 20 years that make it a career,” on to say. they have been married. They have two Melanie added. Susie Grimm is the wife of a mariner. children who had to learn to adjust to a Judge Long has She met her husband of 28 years when they father who was absent for much of their been a mariner for were in college. Susie explained, “I had no childhood. She explained that the captains 50 years and a cap- idea he would want to work on a towboat live all over the United States and the tain for 33 of those but it is in his blood. His father and his years. Betty, his mariner families only have contact with Judge and Betty Long grandfather and several other relatives wife of 46 years, 30 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 Sister Bartholene Warren Celebrates 100 Years of Life From The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Jo- seph MAPLE MOUNT,Ky. - Sister Bartholene Warren, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, cel- ebrated her 100th birthday on February 10. Last summer she marked her 80th jubilee as an Ursuline Sister. Sister Bartholene —baptized Mary Hester War- ren — was the sixth of eight children of John Barton Warren and Georgia Ann Thompson Warren of St. Mary, Ky. Her parents were farmers. After being taught in elementary and high school by the Ursuline Sisters, she entered the Ursuline community in 1921. She taught in many schools of the Diocese of Owensboro, including St. Alphonsus Elementary Sister Bartholene Warren, O.S.U. and High Schools, St. Joseph (1925-27, 1952-54), Immaculate Conception, Earlington (1936-37), St. New Orleans. “Mother Kate,” as Sis- Mary Magdalene, Sorgho (1937-39), St. Romuald, ter Bartholene fondly calls her, was Hardinsburg (1945-47), St. Thomas More, Paducah known for her ministry to blacks and (1965-67), and St. Anthony, Peonia (1967). Indians, and was canonized in 2000. She also taught in many schools in the Archdio- “A saint,” Sister Bartholene says. “I cese of Louisville, in Jeffersonville, Ind., and for 16 can say that I knew a saint.” years in New Mexico. At 100, Sister Bartholene can still In her 57 years of teaching, Sister Bartholene thread a needle. She spends her days says, “I never met a bad child.” reading, praying, doing needlework, While in New Mexico, Sister Bartholene met and continuing to inspire the Sisters Mother Katherine Drexel, founder of the Sisters of and her many friends. the Blessed Sacrament and of Xavier University, CONFIRMATION CLASS RETREAT - The Immaculate Conception confirma- tion class from LaGrange participated in a three-day retreat March 7-9 at the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center. The class members were welcomed to the retreat by Center director Sister Amelia Stenger, OSU (front, right). Sister Dorothy Ann Whelan, OSU, 90, Died Feb. 25 MAPLE MOUNT,Ky. -Sister Dorothy Ann Whelan, 90, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died February 25, 2003, at Mount Saint Joseph. She was in her 71st year of religious life. She entered the community September 8, 1930, and received the habit March 19, 1931. She made temporary vows on March 20, 1933, and perpetual vows on March 20, 1936. Sister Dorothy Ann Whelan, baptized Dorothy Cecilia, was the daughter of Nicholas Leake Whelan and Mary Adalaid Boone Whelan of Howardstown. An educator for 55 years, she was teacher, prin- cipal, librarian and music teacher in Catholic schools in Kentucky and Nebraska. She taught at Immaculate, Owensboro, 1957-58, St. Anthony, Peonia, 1936-38, 1958-62 (also prin- cipal), and St. Joseph, Mayfield, 1947-48, 1958-62 (also principal), and many schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville and in Nebraska. She served in parish ministry at St. Joseph, Leitchfield, 1988-93, and as Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center Librarian, 1993-96. She retired to the Motherhouse MYSTERIES OF LIGHT - Monsignor Bernard Powers in 1996. Survivors include a sister, Sister Mary Emily Whelan of Maple Mount, many explained the new Mysteries of Light during a special prayer day at Mount nieces and nephews, and the members of her religious community. Services were Friday, Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center on Valentines Day. Msgr. February 28, at Mount Saint Joseph Chapel, Maple Mount, Ky., with burial in the convent Powers led the day of reflection on the new mysteries introduced last fall cemetery at Maple Mount. Glenn Funeral Home, Owensboro, was in charge of arrange- by Pope John Paul II. MSJ Photo ments. Gifts in memory of Sister Dorothy Ann Whelan may take the form of donations to the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356. Stem Cells – Good or Evil? The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003, 31 By Erika M. Jones Prayer For Action Life OWENSBORO,Ky. - In this technological age, many ask whether science is developing less regard for morality. Many of the top scientists are accused of being immoral, but others shine League’s Prayer Breakfast, through with the light given from Above. Dr. David Prentice is one of the latter as Action Life League (ALL) and 300 attendees found out during the ALL Eighth Annual Legislative Prayer February 8, 2003 Breakfast here February 8. His experience as a professor at Indiana State and Indiana University “God our Creator, you have fashioned human life, male and female, in your School of Medicine, has given him a unique prospective into scientific theories and practices. divine image and have authored the human family as the steward of this earth. How His area of expertise, stem cell research, has become prominent within the past few years. wondrously this parentage gives rise to new human life. At first too small for eye Although information against embryonic stem cells is abundant, space here is limited; necessar- to see, each human life begins but a singular cell, a being equipped with our genetic ily limiting this discussion. heritage and endowed by You with an eternal destiny. As it burgeons forth toward birth, you summon each to a rightful place in the human community. Embryonic stem cells are touted as “But we have squandered our inheritance and betrayed our stewardship. Our saviors of the world. In scientific as well as own offspring are slaughtered in the womb. In sterile laboratories we would steal moral truth, embryonic stem cells are ‘inef- the tissues of our tiniest members to slake our thirst for power, longevity, and ficient’ at best and harmful at worst accord- science. We make a lie of medicine and a parody of law, killing in the name of ing to Prentice. In his study of more than indulgence posed as healing and of license clothed as liberty. That ancient sin — 1,000 scientific research articles at least fashioning ourselves as gods — inherits death for us and robs our world of justice, 850 have proven that adult stem cells pro- peace, and freedom. duce better effects and are easier to ma- “For all that, you have not abandoned us. In Jesus Christ, your Word become nipulate than embryonic stem cells. Of our human flesh and blood, you have revealed the eternal gospel that in his cross these 1,000 papers only two suggest adult we are redeemed and by his rising called to second birth. Even now your Holy stem cells are less effective, fusing with Spirit overflows into our hearts, teaching us to pray, adopting us as children of your problem cells instead of forming new cell love, overcoming evil not with death, but with mercy. lines. However, these two papers do not have easily repeatable methods – a key requirement to “Heirs and stewards of these precious gifts, both life and grace, we adore you scientific publication and acceptance. and praise you through Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with In an effort to refute any moral concerns, scientists say that a clone is not a fertilized egg– you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen. however, any cell with 46 chromosomes is a complete human cell with all the genetic information Prayer composed by Father Richard Meredith, pastor of Saint Pius Tenth necessary for life. Another issue Church, Owensboro, Ky. is that any cloning of humans will eventually lead to reproductive cloning and implantation. There is no way to determine whether an embryo has been produced by cloning or the ‘old fashioned way.’ Therefore, laws against implant- ing cloned embryos would be im- possible to enforce because and embryo is an embryo no matter who or how it was produced. There are many problems with embryonic stem cells, beyond the moral concern, one of which is that they produce tumors when injected. Most of those in need of treatment with stem cells have more than enough medical problems without introducing tumors as well as their previous condition. In addition, the number of eggs needed to treat even those only with one terminal disease, such as cancer, would be impossible to harvest according to Dr. Prentice. To produce Dolly the sheep, researchers produced 278 cloned embryos to produce only one live lamb. Even the successes claimed are exaggerated; Dolly was only six years old when she was put down due to early onset arthritis. Also, the surrogate mothers are at risk when cloned embryos are implanted because the embryos grow larger and faster than normal. According to Ian Wilmut, Dolly’s creator, “There is abundant evidence that cloning can and does go wrong and no justification for believing that this will not happen with humans.” In light of the above information, as well as this quote from one of the ‘creators’ of Dolly, any claims that stem cells will cure millions of terminal diseases is a farce. The good news, however, is that every human not undergoing treatment such as radiation or radical chemotherapy has millions of adult stem cells available for use in their own bodies. So when faced with the moral as well as scientific question of cloning, all those in favor of moral high ground as well as scientific progress should say no to embryonic stem cell research and yes to adult stem cell research. NOTE: Erika Jones is a 2003 candidate for a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology from Murray State University and is a member of St. Elizabeth parish in Curdsville. 32 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 On The Importance of Catholics Being 50 Couples Celebrate Marriage at Holy Spirit A Welcoming Parish By Joanne Shortley-Lalonde St. Pius Tenth to St. Denis BOWLING GREEN,Ky. - On Friday, Feb- By Sandra De Forge McGrath, MSN, ARNP ruary 21, approximately fifty couples from Changes. Ah! So many varied meanings. Change is a joyful St. Joseph and Holy Spirit gathered at Holy marriage where two become one through love and respect. Sprit Catholic Church to renew their wed- Change is the baptism of a new babe with his soul placed into ding vows and celebrate the sacrament of the arms of the Lord. A change we never look forward to is the marriage. death of a loved one, a parent, sibling, or spouse causing grief With the help of Father Mark Buckner and despair. Mother Nature, in her capriciousness, causes a (Pastor at St. Joseph) and Father Ray Clark change in the seasons at her will. Some changes in life are (Holy Spirit), Father Jerry Riney welcomed meaningful, some are so tiny as to be insignificant and then there everyone to this special yearly tradition at are those changes that are insurmountable. So, having defined Holy Spirit Church. a few types of changes, I would like to tell you about a very Each year, Father Jerry chooses a special meaningful change in my life. couple to share their experiences with mar- For many years I had been a resident of Calvert City, riage and asks them to share their story. Kentucky and I attended St. Pius Tenth Catholic Church. My This year the speakers were Lois and Bernie church family were and still remain a very important part of my Schwitzgebel, happily married for forty- life. I was in the habit of attending Mass on Saturday evenings three years. The proud parents of five as well as many Sunday mornings too. With this habit I got to children, Lois and Bernie both attribute know and love many of my fellow Parishioners. Some of us their long and happy marriage to their com- Marriage Celebration speakers Lois and Bernie would stay after the service and catch up on the happenings of mitment with God. Schwitzgebel, happily married for forty-three years, are the our week, or on Sunday morning, enjoy donuts and coffee. I “I always thought of our marriage as a proud parents of five children. Lois and Bernie both at- tried to attend church sponsored classes; I did blood pressure pyramid,” Lois stated, “With God up there tribute their long and happy marriage to their commitment checks during our Friday evening fish fries, and I also helped at the top point, and me and Bernie down with God. Fr. Jerry Riney is seated at back Photo by write a short history of St. Pius Tenth for our Everlasting Parish here together at the bottom.” The secret to Joanne Shortley-Lalonde Directory. I had found my niche. their successful marriage was entering into My life was fairly ideal except for my job. I work in Union the sacrament with a lifetime commitment. better or worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do they part. This was the third time my husband and I City, Tennessee which happens to be a one hour and ten minute Divorce was never an option. drive from my house in Calvert. Two and a half hours on the “We worked hard together through the participated in “Celebrate your marriage” and we both still became teary-eyed reciting the vows to each other. It is something so spiritu- road every day was becoming a bit difficult to handle, and many bumps and hard times,” Bernie stated, “You nights I would doze off as I was driving home from work. I did work through the trials, you don’t give up.” ally special between husband and wife to recite those blessed words again from the heart and still mean it. this for five years before I decided I could no longer do it. My Now, grandparents of seven grandchildren, husband and I bought some land, about a thirty minute drive they are retired and enjoy life to the fullest. Tanya and Charlie Gries read the “Prayer of the Faithful.” Pat and Galen Smith were Eucharistic Ministers and Jim Dickens read the first from work, and we built a house. I suppose I could have quit my “We savor our time together that God job, but my patients had become very important to me. I felt it has given us,” Lois said. “And we give one reading. Director of Music, Dana Gensler, Leslie Pfingston, and Tamara Vogler did a wonderful job leading us through prayer in would be a betrayal to quit and work somewhere closer to another the space to develop individually Calvert City and leave their care to someone else. in our marriage.” Bernie added that having selecting beautiful sacred songs for this occasion. Thanks to the “Celebrate your Marriage” committee (Kelly and A few days before Christmas 2002 we moved into our new a great sense of humor has helped through home. I had every intention of attending Mass in Calvert City the years and they always remained faithful John Morrison, Shirley and John Hartz, MaryAnne and Steve Ander- son, Kelly Clinton Lewis, Lana Emsley, Janie Joyce, Michele and at St. Pius but this past winter with the extremes in snow and ice to each other. and personal illness that was just not feasible. I felt the fates “Absence makes the heart grow fonder, Dudley King and Evelyn Lucas) there was a wonderful reception immediately following in the Parish hall. The guests were greeted and were against me. but presence brings better results,” Bernie Four miles from my new home is a small church tucked into said with a smile. They also believe that it served by Kathleen Grace, Linda Gensler, Michelle Bunker and Mary Prante. the rural countryside called St. Denis. I decided it would be best is vitally important to keep their romance all around if I joined St. Denis and I began attending Mass there alive by making each other feel special with Displayed on a table in the Parish Hall were a variety of wedding pictures of the couples attending that evening. It was interesting to on Sunday mornings. St. Denis has a rich history. The Church flowers and compliments. Lois still con- was named St. Denis in honor of Bishop Denis O’Donohue and siders Bernie her “boyfriend!” view the different eras and various wedding dresses. Although time had faded many of the photos, the familiar smiles and the twinkle in was dedicated on October 16, 1914. Anyhow, my first morning their eyes shined brightly with the anticipation of their future together. at St. Denis Father Tom Buckman came over and welcomed me Father Jerry talked about the sacrament to the church and made me feel very welcome as did a Parish- of marriage and encouraged each couple to “Celebrate Your Marriage” is always a special night at Holy Spirit Church. Love filled the air. For a few hours everyone who attended ioner, named Mrs. Kunkle. The church is very beautiful and is face one another and recite the marriage very well attended. Every Sunday morning many voices are vows. It was a genuine feeling of love put aside any personal problems, worries, and anxieties about the world. There were no children tugging for our attention, or telephones raised in glory and praise to our Lord. throughout the church, as every couple I am trying very hard not to make comparisons between the held hands and recited the same vows they interrupting this special moment. We concentrated on one thing, the love we have for each other as husband and wife. It is something every two Churches. With change come alterations, everything is not exchanged on their wedding day. Several meant to be the same and I must keep an open mind and heart. of the couples were married less than five married couple should experience at least once a year to remind them of why they married. It is an occasion that rekindles that very first This transition has been very difficult for me, but I am coping years, some were married twenty to fifty and each week I get to meet and speak to another member of my years and one special couple announced moment in the sacrament of marriage when two become one with God. new Church family. Eventually, I hope to find myself again they were married for sixty-three years. saying I have found my niche. Each couple privately proclaimed once again to love and cherish each other for The Western Kentucky Catholic, April , 2003 33 Brescia University Appoints Vatican official cites papal moves to ease Dr. Frances Brown Full Professor removal of abusive priests By Jerry Filteau Catholic News Service At the tri-annual Board of Trustees meeting WASHINGTON (CNS) — An official of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of held Friday, March 3, 2003, the Board the Faith said Feb. 26 that Pope John Paul II recently gave the congregation the power in appointed Dr. Frances Brown, assistant some “very grave and clear cases” to laicize priests who have sexually abused minors professor of history, full professor of his- without going through an ecclesiastical trial. tory at Brescia University. Before this, only the pope himself had that power. Dr. Brown is originally from New York The official said the pope has also empowered the congregation to make case-by-case and earned her Ph.D. from Cornell Univer- exceptions to church rules requiring only priests with doctorates in canon law to serve as sity. Before coming to Brescia she taught judges or other officials in criminal trials of priests accused of abusing minors. part-time at St. Meinrad College, the Uni- That would mean that deacons, religious or lay people trained in church law could also versity of Evansville, and the University of serve as judges, notaries and the church equivalents of prosecutors and defense attorneys. Southern Indiana. An exception to the canon law doctorate requirement can only be given to someone who Dr. Brown is a member of the American has a licentiate — the degree just below doctorate — and is experienced in the practice Historical Association, the organization of of canon law. American Historians and the Society for In another action, Catholic News Service learned, the pope recently made it a crime Historians of Foreign Relations. She has reserved to the doctrinal congregation for a Catholic to record a sacramental confession presented papers at professional meetings or to broadcast or publish anything a confessor or penitent says during such a confession. in Indiana, Kentucky, New York and Ne- Msgr. Charles J. Scicluna, promoter of justice at the doctrinal congregation, spoke with braska. She also undertook a curriculum CNS and The Associated Press about the Vatican’s approach to clergy accused of sexual research project on Central and Eastern abuse of minors in a telephone conference call, arranged in response to requests from the Europe sponsored by Indiana University in two news agencies, during a two-week visit to the United States. Bloomington, Indiana. He was in Washington the second half of February to lead two three-and-a-half-day Dr. Brown is co-founder and co-chair of workshops training some 210 church lawyers and judges from across the country, to the Cardinal Newman Discussion Group at prepare them to handle criminal church trials of clergy charged with sexually abusing Brescia University and is in the process of minors. co-authoring a book about John Henry Dr. Frances Brown Bishop Thomas G. Doran of Rockford, Ill., chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee Cardinal Newman. on Canonical Affairs, told CNS and AP that the bishops are also working on plans to use workshop participants in a national pool of personnel available to bishops who need to form tribunals to try a cleric accused of sexual abuse of a minor— a crime in church law for which the penalty may be laicization, or dismissal from the clerical state. “Details have not yet been finalized,” Bishop Doran said, but “it seems that it might be advisable to devise a system whereby a priest who was accused of one of these crimes in his own diocese would be judged by priests who have no connection with him — that is, who would be from another area or region.” “We think that might make the process more open and more fair. ... What we’re trying to do is to provide for our people a little more openness and a little more patent impartiality in the judgment of these cases,” he said. Msgr. Scicluna — whose job title is roughly equivalent to “prosecutor” in the U.S. criminal court system — said the doctrinal congregation’s new ability to dis- miss a sexually abusive priest by decree, without a full trial, would govern only cer- The new Grayson County Ursuline Associate group spent a spiritual filled tain clear cases such as those in which “a two days at Mt. St. Joseph with the Sisters of the community. While there, they were given a tour of all the facilities, person has been convicted in a civil court worshipped, prayed and visited with the sick. They were treated to the wonderful hospitality of the sisters. They and there is ample proof of his imputability, will be visiting regularly to be of assistance to the sisters where needed. Front: Moreno Lundy, Sr. de Chantal of his criminal liability, or the person has Whelan, Sr. Jane Miriam HancockSecond row: Sr. Mary Louise Alvey, Jody Ziegler, Sr. Vickie Cravens, Sr. Lennora confessed to what has been alleged.” Carrico, Shirley Palmer, Sr. Agnes Catherine Williams, Sr. Mary Victor Rogers. Back Row: Catherine Gawarecki, Even in those cases, he said, the accused Jean Gutierrez, Stella McClure, Ola Higdon, Carlene Braun, Coreen Moore, Sr. Jean Madeline Peake, Sr. Annalita will have a right to review the case drawn Lancaster. Submitted by Jody Zeigler Continued on page 43 34 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 Firefighter Warns Youth Against Complacency In Face of Terror By Mel Howard OWENSBORO,Ky. - What is the residue of a human life? What is a bond between a father and a son like? Johnathan Ielpi was a 29-year-old New York firefighter on Sept. 11, 2001, when he climped aboard his company’s truck to answer a call that the World Trade Center was on fire. Johnathan answered the call, as did hundreds of other NYFD firefighters, but he was one of the 343 who didn’t make it out of the fire that day. Johnathan died trying to save some of the thousands of people who died in the World Trade Center airplane bombing on 9-11. His Dad, Capt. Lee Ielpi, a 26-year veteran firefighter was in Owensbor Feb. 27 to speak to the students in the county and parochial schools about the tragedy and his part in the attempts to save lives on 9-11. When OCHS Ass’t Principal Bruce Embry heard that Capt. Ielpi would be coming to Retired NYFD firefighter Lee Ielpi used a red laser pointer with his slide town, he made sure that the firefighter presentation at Owensboro Catholic High School Feb. 27 to show objects would speak to Catholic High students. and people in the images of the World Trade Center bombing of Sept. 11, Retired New York firefighter Lee Ielpi Since 9-11, the OCHS community has taken 2001. Staff Photo spoke with students at Owensboro all firefighters under their wing in prayer Catholic High School Sept. 27 about and in person. tion, and when the crying inside passed, Capt. Ielpi spoke again. It was as if he went his experiences from 9-11 in New Capt. Ielpi spoke just under an hour to York. Staff Photo classes at Owensboro Catholic High School somewhere just for a minute, and then came back. After about a dozen such Sept. 27, using a Powerpoint display of a it is faith in Him that keeps life going, that ABC Nightline tape and slides from New pauses, some in his OCHS audience had to lean their heads in their arms, waiting for keeps us going.” York photographers of the fire, the fall, What’s the residue of a life? What does and the aftermath of the destruction of the the grief moment to pass inside them, too. The man gripped all hearts. “What hap- a father and son mean to one another? Capt. twin towers. Ielpi’s square-jawed face, skin darkened Only one boy had to be told to quit pened here in new York on 9-11, some- body needs to be going around the country and roughened, eyes even yet drawn and talking so others could hear, and he came A girl at Owensboro Catholic High telling people. That’s me today. What tired-looking, his quiet voice, his steady in late wondering what all the hush was School leaned her head in her arms happened here hopefully will never happen gaze into a survivor’s eyes, his determina- about. You could hear a pin drop as Mr. to hear Capt. Lee Ielpi talk about again,” Capt. Ielpi said. As he showed a tion that love will win over all terrorism, all Ielpi spoke. how he felt as he searched for his slide of the North tower falling, he pointed selfishness, all hatred, and all revenge con- He told of how he heard the call as did his son in the ruins of the World Trade out objects falling ahead of the cloud of vinces his audience that love is all. Capt. son Johnathan and his other firefighter son Center. Staff Photo dust and smoke. Stopping his talk sud- Ielpi is today a walking, talking sign of the Branden, 27, and all three Ielpi men hurried power of love of a father for a son. to the World Trade Center. The plumes of denly, he turned to the young people in the kids sake.” audience and asked, “Did any of you lose “Any time a surviving victim hears the Capt. Ielpi said he is close to all of his smoke already filled the Manhattan sky and sons, and much closer to Johnathan who is very soon would fill the streets and build- someone in this fire?” One pair said they number 9-11, they wander off to some- lost a cousin. Capt. Ielpi paused, saying place,” Capt. Ielpi said. About that time he alive for him only in his heart. As he helps ings around the World Trade Center with raise his grandsons, Capt. Ielpi said that he smoke, ash, and pulverized material. Capt. nothing, bowed his head a little, then said, showed a slide of the huge American flag “OK. Bear with me here, all right?” hanging from the side of a building near the knows a lot more now about hugging them, Ielpi spoke of how his fear grew as he got and marking their words, and being there closer to the fire. He knew that his son Capt. Ielpi brought his most stinging six-acre area of the memorial WTC site. comments out for the “animals who did “The flag keeps our morale going,” he for them as a model and teacher. Johnathan was already in the South Tower, What’s the residue of a human life? One and he found Branden to start looking for this,” and for those American officials who said. “Every time we would stop for air and grew complacent after the 1993 attack on look up at her, well, it gives you a little lift.” poet said that the child is father to the man. Johnathan. They didn’t find him on 9-11. Another poet said that the world is on the Johnathan’s body was found, one of the the World Trade Center. He said, “These “For six months those fires burned, con- animals tried to bring these buildings down suming everything from furniture to a lot of brink of destruction, but salvation is emerg- few found intact in the rubble, about three ing through the young. Capt. Lee Ielpi was months later. in 1993 and failed. They said they would be poor souls,” Capt. Ielpi said. He added that back; and we grew complacent. We have to in all those nine months of searching the in Owensboro Feb. 27, 2003, to tell his Today Lee Ielpi is a Dad again, helping story of 9-11, and was received with great to raise his two grandsons whose Dad died think about what’s going on in the world dust and steel of the WTC site, he never today so you can have a future. You people once saw a desk, a chair, or a computer. honor everywhere he went, because he on 9-11 at WTC. Capt. Ielpi spoke to spoke of loving one another, especially the OCHS students about being a father in a are our future. That’s why I’m making these “...and you know all those floors of offices talks, to tell people what it was really like had to have those things,” he said. one right in front of you, and because he is strong voice. When he came to a tough walking proof that love does conquer all. spot, he just got quiet and looked straight on 9-11 and to tell Americans that we Capt. Ielpi said he is not a deeply reli- ahead, his square jaw set with determina- cannot become complacent again, for the gious man, “but I do believe in God. And The Western Kentucky Catholic, April , 2003 35 MMMSGRSGRSGR. PP. OWERSOWERSOWERS TTTOOO OFFERFFERFFER LENTENENTENENTEN RETREAETREAETREATTT DAAAYYY Holy Week at Maple Mount AAAPRILPRILPRIL 7 AAATTT MOUNTOUNTOUNT SAINTAINTAINT JOSEPHOSEPHOSEPH CENTERENTERENTER The serenity of the Mount invites the religious sojourner into the depths of Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, Holy Week. Imagine time to enter the Paschal Mystery in prayer and quiet reflection. Another Lent will pass quickly without a pause to focus on Christ’s and weeping, and mourning; rend your hearts...and return to the Lord. suffering, death, and resurrection, and what these mean in the life of the __ Joel 2:13a Christian believer. Holy Week __ the momentous prelude to Easter __ is a time for in-depth reflection, remembrance, and repentance. The Center invites all those The season of Lent is one of the who hunger for time apart to immerse themselves in the intensity of Holy Week. Church’s greatest gifts to all her people. Come and join the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph for prayer and Holy Mother Church has set aside six worship. weeks every year for the faithful to pay April 14-19 has been reserved for private retreat at Maple Mount. Spiritual attention, to reflect, and to hear God’s directors are available upon request. Come for a day or for the week. All are word in heart and prayer. Recommended as welcome. a season of penance, Lent offers a chance Retreat fee without spiritual direction: $60/day, $240 week (includes private room with bath and meals) for change and renewal. With spiritual direction: $85/day, $340 week (includes private room with As Holy Week approaches, many people bath and meals) __ realize that Lent has quickly passed they For information and reservations, contact Kathy McCarty at (270) 229- have missed their opportunity for 0200, or [email protected] mindfulness to this holy season. Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center will offer a day of prayer and penance for anyone choosing to enter Holy Week with a renewed commitment. Msgr. Bernard Powers will direct retreatants into the holiness of the season. Mass and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated as well.

Blow the trumpet in Zion! Proclaim a fast, call an assembly; gather the people, notify the congregation.... __ Joel 2:15 Date: April 7, 2003 TTTime: 10-3, with registration and hospitality at 9:30 RetrRetrRetreat fee: $18 includes lunch Please rrPlease egister at least two days in advance.ance.ance.

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FAMILY AWARE- NESS FAIR - Com- munity Solutions for Drug Awareness hosted a Family Awareness Fair March 8 in the Mount Saint Jo- seph Gymnasium at Maple Mount. ENGAGED ENCOUNTER - Paul Lehecka and Harmony Elder, Speakers included both members of Saints Joseph and Paul Parish, take a stroll in front of the Lisa Seif (c.) and Dr. Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center during a break in the William Wooten (r.) Catholic Engaged Encounter Retreat. The retreat was held March 7-9 at the from the Mulberry Center. Center in Evans- ville. Roger Stacey (l.) is chairman of the board for Community Solutions. 36 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 ‘Gather The Women’ Urges Peace Among Peoples By Mel Howard OWENSBORO,Ky. - On March 2, 2003 Brescia University kicked off a week of celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Conteporary Woman Program with a “Gather The Women” week of activities on campus here. Billed as “...a momentous time in history ...a time when women worldwide are hear- ing the call...the call to demonstrate a new way of world leadership ...leadership based on partnership, cooperation, harmony, and balance,” planners urged, “If you are hear- ing that Call, please join us as we GATHER THE WOMEN,” March 3-9, 2003, at Brescia University Campus Center. As the week opened with a March 1 Prayer Service Sunday afternoon at Brescia, men and women participants were invited to go to a Peace Candle to select a tea light candle, light it from the Peace Flame, keep Margaret Ann Huston raised her it with them throughout the prayer service, Sr. Marita Greenwell, O.S.U., left, Sr. Vivian Bowles, O.S.U., and Sr. Rose hands in prayer as she performed a and then to take it home to serve as a Peace Marita O’Bryan, O.S.U., and Sr. Marie Bosco, O.S.U. were among the Gather liturgical dance during the Gather Candle. The Women prayer service participants. Lois Rutigliano photo The Women Prayer Service at Opening themselves to the working of Brescia University March 2. Lois God’s Spirit, the prayer service partici- sister and brother, our friend.” The people lips, hands, feet, and one another. Oil was Rutigliano photo pants began “In memory of all the women remember Sarah, Esther, Deborah, Miriam, distributed to every other person. The first who have sung praise to God before we Ruth, Naomi, Mary, Mary Magdalene, person placed a small amount on the fingers “This is the moment in history when were born, and in union with all women Phoebe, Priscilla, the bent woman in Luke for anointing their partner. womens’ commitment to peace can deter- living today...” 13, Ursula, Julianne of Norwich, Angela The prayer service concluded with the mine the future of the earth. The Prayer service focused on various Merici, Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of prayer: “We, as women, must be committed to images of women - as peacemakers, as Sienna, Rosa Parks, Susan B. Anthony, “Women are the peacemakers. We want action for justice needed for peace among humans who can become one with op- Dorothea Dix, Elizabeth Blackwell, Maya peace because we want to protect our own nations. The gospel calls us to relate per- pressed and suffering people, as powerful Angelou, Eleanor Roosevelt, Margaret children and we identify with other women sonally not only to people in this country and gifted to change the world, as mothers. Mead, Oprah Winfrey, Mother Teresa, who want their children to live in peace. but to all people, knowing that minds are Joining with great women of the Bible and Alice Paul, and Helen Keller. changed and hearts are opened once people recent history, participants prayed to God As Mary Sublett played harp music, get to know one another deeply. When we “to make us whole, to make us know that Margaret Ann Huston led a prayer of bless- become one with oppressed and suffering You have created us in Your image, and ing and empowerment expressed in dance people, their children become our own chil- that You are our Mother and Father, our and blessed participants’ brows, eyes, ears, dren, and we share with them understand- ing, love, joy and peace. AMEN AMEN AMEN.” Rounding out the day’s program March 1, Belinda Thomson performed a Recita- tion of Sojourner Truth’s “Ain’t IA Woman,” and Kay Timbrook presented a short documentary, followed by personal testimonies. Sr. Rose Marita O’Bryan, O.S.U.,delivered the keynote address for the day. The week of anniversary celebra- tion continued at Brescia Student Center’s Campus Center dining hall annex each day at noon with talks, prayer, and discussions by Marcy Allman, Clarice O’Bryan, Joan Denton, Jeanne Hines, Margaret Ann Huston, Edna Murphy, Forrest Robert, and Suzanne Gochenouer.

Mary Sublett played the harp for the Participants at the Brescia University Gather The Women Prayer Service Gather The Women service. Lois prayed together the responses of the service. Lois Rutigliano photo Rutigliano photo The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 37 Former Diocesan Staffer Creates Source on March 1 in Owensboro, Carolyn Sue said, “When someone asks me to sew Heirlooms from the Heart something for them, or paint something, or By Mel Howard do some calligraphy for them, I listen to the When children first learn to use coloring crayons, mothers tell them person’s ideas and their explanations of to color inside the lines of the pictures in the coloring book. Those what they want the art to say or do. Then I who cannot color within the lines are thought to be either un coordi- look at some designs and let the Spirit tell nated, willful, or artists. Coloring within the lines has become one me what to do.” of those childhood skills which American educators use to understand I asked her if she had ever sewn a set of how a particular child’s mind works. deer buckskins. Carolyn Sue said, “I’ve Carolyn Sue Cecil grew up near Saint Joseph,Ky., and no doubt never done it, but I’d try it!” heard about coloring inside the lines as a child. She mastered that An Owensboro counselor, Maraget Ann skill, then surpassed it when she discovered that coloring outside the Huston, was in Your Source March 1 to lines or even without lines is a much more practical way to create art Carolyn Sue Cecil pick up a prayer robe which Carolyn SAue rather than just to imitate art. She liked the concept so well that Carolyn Sue named her had sewn for her. She wanted to wear the company “Color Outside The Lines.” liturgical dance robe a prayer service the Based in Saint Louis, Missouri, Carolyn Sue is a seamstress, home decorator, and next day at Brescia University for a Con- religious artist who frequently creates her own designs. Western Kentucky Catholics may temporary Woman Program celebration. remember Carolyn Sue Cecil as the friendly voice and smiling face of the Diocesan Margaret Ann was describing the colors of receptionist, Schools Office and Foods Service Office secretary in the first Catholic the art work on the robe and the scarf Pastoral Center at 4005 Frederica Street beginning in 1983. Even then, Diocesan office accessory: “The colors come from the earth; workers would ask Carolyn Sue to do the calligraphy and sketch graphics for Diocesan this one is for peace; this color shows the mass programs, invitations for Ordinations, Confirmation, First Communion, Chrism Carolyn Sue Cecil holds a First Com- rhythm running through all of life.” Mar- Mass, and many Diocesan publication covers. Her art appeared in The Western Kentucky munion dress and a doll’s dress garet Ann wanted the robe to accompany Catholic frequently. Her calligraphy has a distinctive style, as do her graphics, such as which she made and offers for sale and to coordinate with her liturgical dance the three crosses which she hand painted to a priest’s purple vestment in the photo shown at Your Source, a Christian Book- style. She felt that Carolyn Sue had cap- here. Carolyn Sue learned the technique from her Art teacher at the Mount Saint Joseph store in Owensboro which also fea- tured those shapes and colors well. Academy, Sr. Mary Diane. tures religious art from national ven- Though her art is for sale at Your Source When Carolyn Sue left work for the Diocese of Owensboro about a dozen years ago, dors as well as local artists. Staff in Owensboro, Carolyn Sue also takes she moved to St. Louis to go to work for The Institute for Peace and Justice, directed by Photo orders from individuals. People interested Jim and Kathy McGinnis whose books Western Kentucky Catholics involved in Peace organza overlay. She makes purses and in talking to Carolyn Sue Cecil for a project and Justice work know, and who have presented workshops for Diocesan Ministry Days accessories for the dresses, and for the doll can contact her through her web site at at Brescia University. dresses. www.members.aol.com/cscheirlooms. Recently, Carloyn Sue has left the Institute after 26 years in office work to form her For men, Carolyn Sue does alterations of where people can find “Originally de- own company, but she has not left her ministry of helping people better appreciate the suits and other men’s clothing, boys. First signed or custom made Christening gowns inner peace which a focus on the beauty of colors and shapes lends to any human activity, Communion suits, and priests’ vestments. and outfits, and First Communion dresses including prayer and liturgy. Carolyn Sue doesn’t do much specula- and veils. Each outfit is made with love and Families looking for girls’ dresses for First Communion can find Carolyn Sue’s tion in the art or sewing markets. She works care for your little angel’s special occasion. creations at Your Source, a Christian Bookstore in Owensboro. She makes dresses and more on an individual project basis for a No two outfits are ever exactly alike.” veils in a variety of sizes, designs, and fabrics such as satin, cotton eyelet, lace crepe, and particular clients who contact her through For more information, contact Carolyn word of mouth from her many satisfied Sue Cecil, Heirlooms from the Heart At left, three crosses adorn a purple customers. When interviewed at Your [email protected], 314/776-4620. vestment sewn by Carolyn Sue Cecil which she offers for sale at Your Sourcebookstore in Owensboro, the Western Kentucky sales outlet for Carolyn Sue’s religious art, and the original art of other religious artists. Staff Photo

Margaret Ann Huston, at left , wears a liturgical dance robe sewn by Carolyn Sue Cecil, at right, as they examine one of her hand-painted silk scarves. Margaret Ann,an Owensboro counselor who has long been active in Diocesan Social Con- cerns ministries, wore the robe the next day at Brescia University dur- ing a “Prayer Service Honoring All Women,” part of the 40th Anniver- sary celebration of the Brescia Con- temporary Woman program March 2, 2003. Staff Photo 38 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 St. John the Evangelist Family News

By Richard Durbin

“These Forty days of Lent, O Lord”! reminds me that Spring is near. Ash Wednesday was a special day at St. John, when more than 200 faithful Catholics attended the Mass and reception of the ashes. It is good to note that our parishioners do really believe the Bible and the teaching of our holy Catholic church. Prayers are requested for Laurie Roof, Joseph Eason, Lucian Englert, Laurie Wurth, Larry Carrico Wilma Carrico, Isabel Stearns, Donna Ellis, Hugh Lattus, George Nichols and Margaret Sue Gibson. The 500 club winners for the past month were, Patty Corts, Missy Kern, Barbara Vaughn and Phillip Prvor. Congratulations to our RCIA Candidates and Catechumens, Tracey Courtney, Cathy Kaufman, and Tina Kaufman who were recognized in the Rite of Sending at St. John on March 2 and the Rite of Election was held at Rosary Chapel. These Rites precede the acceptance of these Candidates into the church on Holy Saturday. The Conventual Franciscans of Mt. St. Francis Retreat Center are offering a Vocation Retreat for single Men ages 16-40 who may be interested in learning more about the Priesthood and Brotherhood. There is no cost and if you would like more information you may call Fr.Jim Kent at 1-800- 4249955. Members of the Trinity High School with Faculty Adviser Lisa Armes, end of row two Rene Lamb of St. Joseph School in Mayfield needs addresses of living Alumni at right. THS Photo of both elementary and high school. If you attended there, please call Rene at 270- 247 6113. The Paducah Co-operative Ministry wants to thank those who donated food in the 4 -H annual Caring Hands, Loving Hearts food drive, sponsored by THS Group Works To Make School the parishes of St. John, St. Thomas More, St. Francis de Sales and Rosary Chapel. 570 bags of groceries were collected for the PCM and they said thanks and God Bless You. A Blood Drive, directed by Paul Roof, was held in the and Community Better Places cafeteria at St. John on March 8 . Forty-four signed up to give and 35 of them were By Cecilia Burch accepted. Thanks also to Margaret Sue Gibson who worked the desk, and Edith WHITESVILLE,Ky. - Trinity High School has lots of volunteers who want to make their Wurth who saw to getting all the donors to sit and have a drink and a do-nut before school and community better. One is the the Trinity High School Y Club which meets leaving; thanks to all donors too. and decides on a volunteer service project to participate in each month. The Y Club began The Knights of Columbus, Msgr. Anthony G. Higdon Council #10962 had a this year by electing officers: Presidents- Andrea Howard and Cecilia Burch; Secretary- 10th Anniversary Celebration at their now “Paid for” Center, at which time a Jessica Clouse; Treasurer- Amanda Merritt; Publicity Team- Jamie Hagan, Katie Jo happy hour, a delicious meal, recognition of special guests , distribution of Mattingly, and Rebecca Bickett. awards, the burning of the mortgage and a dance in celebration and thanksgiving In September, we made and placed red, white, and blue ribbons on the cars in the THS for our success in paying off the mortgage on the building. Thanks to all who have parking lot. We also beautified the front of the school by working the ground, mulching, worked the Bingo games and Fish Fry dinners and fund-raisers. planting plants, and providing decor. The annual Lenten Fish dinners are held in the St. John Gym on April’s Fridays In October, we began to raise money to replace the old Trinity sign in front of the - an all you can eat menu with Fish (fried or baked) white beans, slaw, baked school. We hope to have a new one by the end of this year. On October 9, we painted potato or French fries, hush puppies and a drink. It is really a good meal for only the playground equipment in bright primary colors. On the 24th, we provided free $7.00, children 6-12 $4.00; 5 and under are free. If you eat this meal, giving up babysitting services during the parent/teacher conferences. We also sponsored a blood steak, or other meat is no penance. drive for the school and community from 8 A.M. -1:30 P.M., October 24th and 25th. The Kentucky State Council Knights of Columbus held the Fr. Charles P. Raffo In November, we planned to organize a coat drive or canned food drive, but instead, Vocations Banquet on Sunday, March 23 at the St. John Knights of Columbus we were asked to clean up after the Thanksgiving Social in the school gym and operate Hall. Bishop John J. McRaith was the main speaker. Cost per banquet participant games during the Social. was $15.00, and all proceeds go to the support of young men and women through The religion class at Trinity sponsored a giving tree for the students and faculty in out the state of Ky. who have a religious vocation. December. The Y Club participated in the giving tree, buying gifts for the needy. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the sick was administered at St. John on We plan to provide free babysitting services for the parent/teacher conference and February 22-23 at all the Masses. It was not only for the sick but also for the sponsor another blood drive in March. elderly and a good number received the Sacrament. You don’t have to be sick to On Saturdays in April, the Y Club plans to help with the rummage sale sponsored by qualify; the elderly, those getting ready for serious surgery, may also receive this the Trinity Booster Club. We also intend to work the gate for the upcoming baseball and great Sacrament. softball games. The St. John Elementary School is preparing for a children’s clothing consign- The members of the Y Club at Trinity have volunteered for many projects. The motive ment sale for Saturday April 12. They are accepting consignees, who would behind their volunteering is simple- they want to make their school and community a receive 70% of the income for your merchandise and St. John would receive 30%. better place. This sale will be held in the school gym. A fund raising yard sale will also be held The Trinity High School Y Club is a branch of the Kentucky YMCA Youth in the parking lot on the same day. Every one is invited. Association. The group encourages teens to be active, responsible members of their school and community. The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 39 2003 Scholarship Winners of Diocesan Catholic Schools Award for Excellence

Jared Thweatt Lesley Nash Jessica Goetz Collin Whitehouse Alex Tignor Kristin Miller Kristin Pierceall Grade 5, St. John Grade 5, St. Mary Grade 6, Catherine Grade 6, St. Angela Grad 6, Francis R. Grade 6, Holy Angels Grade 6, St. Joseph, Parents: Michael & Elementary Spalding Merici Cotton Parents: Paul & Tracy Mayfield Cheryl Thweatt Parents: Jeffery & Parents: Mark & Parents: Andrew & Parents: Kevin & Miller Parent: Theresa Parish: St. John Jeanne Nash Margaret Janet Goetz Kim Tignor Parish: St. Augustine Pierceall Parish: St. Francis Whitehouse Parish: St. Stephen Parish: Sts. Joseph Parish: St. Joseph, deSales Parish: St. Anthony, Cathedral & Paul Mayfield Browns Valley

Claire Dorris Steven Wade Grade 8, Christ the Zachary Bickett Kirby O’Donoghue Grade 8, St. Mary King School Grade 8, St. Middle Grade 8, Mary Emily Howard Amanda Thomas Ronald Phillips II Parents: Jim & Mary Romuald Parents: William & Carrico Memorial Grade 8, St. Mary of Grade 8, St. Paul Grade 8, Holy Name Kay Dorris Parents: Joe & Marie Wade Parents: Barry & the Woods Parents: Myles & Parent: Jennifer Parish: Christ the Parents: Greg & Lisa Lorraine Phillips Parish: St. Thomas More Alice Bickett Ruth Thomas King O’Donoghue Parish: St. William Howard Parish: St. Paul Parish: Holy Name Parish: St. Mary of Parish: St. Romuald the Woods

Matthew Thompson Andrea Howard Brittany Davis Matthew Stallings Brian Halley Patrick Taylor Grade 8, St. Ann Grade 8, Sts. Peter & Grade 12, St. Mary High Grade 12, Trinity Grade 8, Owensboro Nick Austin Grade 12, Owensboro High School Interparochial Paul Parent: Thomas Catholic Middle Grade 8, St. Joseph, Catholic High Parents: Paul & Parent: Vicki Halley Thompson Parents: Richard & Parents: Jeffrey & Bowling Green Parents: Larry & Beverly Davis Parish: Sts. Peter & Parish: St. Jerome Rose Mary Howard Diana Stallings Parents: Bob & Lynn Carolyn Taylor Parish: St. Mary of Parish: St. Ann Paul Parish: St. Stephen Austin Parish: Blessed the Woods Cathedral Parish: Holy Spirit Mother 40 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 St. Romuald Middle School Students Raise Money for St. Jude Hospital By Val Buckman HARDINSBURG,Ky. - Under the guidance of Middle School Math Teacher, Faye Miller, twenty six S.R.I.S. middle school students participated in “Math-a-Thon”. They raised over $1,000.00 for St. Jude Research Hospital. The hospital coordinates the “math-a-thons” with various schools around the country. Booklets that are appropriate for specific grades Pictured are: (Top Row from left) Audrey Camp, Theresa Carwile, Julie Reine, Brooke Bland, are sent to the participating school. Our students got pledges from Kelsey Cash, Kaitlyn O’Reilly, Adrian Clark, Olivia Frank, Chivonne Hanks, and Toni Jo family and friends for how many problems they can solve correctly. Flood.(Middle Row from left) Luke Jarboe, Derrick Glasscock, Jeana Dubree, Julia Critchelow, But, they worked on their math problems at home since this is Kim Hinton, Keshia Heaverin, Kirby O’Donoghue, Jill Weatherholt, and Maura intended to be a family project. The students collected the pledge O’Donoghue.(Bottom Row form left) Beth Priest, Clint Board, Kyle Critchelow, A.J. Anthony, money after they returned the booklets. Jessica Garrett, Victoria Wheatley, Emily Conner and Jennifer Aud. Each participant received free admission for two at Kentucky Kingdom Amusement Park. Any stu- dent raising $35.00 or more received a t-shirt. Sixth grader Derrick Glasscock, who had the largest number of pledges, raised $168.00 by himself. Ms. Miller said that most of the participants were able to complete all the problems in the booklets.

Our elementary school academic team won first place at last weekend’s Governor’s Cup Competition. The el- ement that makes this special is that we do not have a “quick recall” team, which causes a point deficit before the meet begins. But, they won, thanks to our team’s overall performance, espe- cially in the written part of the compe- tition. Congratulations.

Pictured in photo at left here are the Saint Romuald Interparochial School’s 4th and 5th grade teams: Travis Kennedy, Alex Johnson, Trey Powers, Kelsey Cash, Kaitlyn Dzurney, Audrey Camp, Karly Dzurney, Kacey Bloomfield, Hannah O’Reilly, Tyler Mercer, Greta Cesarz, Julia Reine, Sara Wheatley, Valerie Kennedy, Emily Clouse, Julie Jarboe, Amanda Pile, Clint Board, and Nicholas Fowler. Adult Faith Formation - Every Parishioner Share Knowledge and Beliefs Saint Romuald Church in Hardinsburg is making adult faith formation a priority. From left, Louis Mattingly St. Romuald principal, Shannon Loughran, parishioner, pastor Fr. Tony Bickett, Beckie Monarch, Fourth grade teacher, and Susie Flood, RCIA team member, enjoying a lively discussion at the recent Echoes of Faith Class, “I Believe, We Believe,” held at St. Romuald. Marie Rose photo Sts. Joseph And Paul Church Offers Evenings For The Young and The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 41 Young At Heart Submitted by Lavida Matthews OWENSBORO,Ky. - This past Feb. 15, Love was in the air at St. Joseph and Paul Parish. More than 50 couples attended mass with Fr. Brian Roby and renewed their wedding vows. After mass, the couples headed to the parish hall where they were served a romantic steak dinner by the single members of the parish. Vince and Flo Mattingly earned the title of king and queen of the night, celebrating more than 60 years of marriage, while Dr. Bates and Bobbie Bates, the newest mar- ried couple in the group had the honors of Above, Exchanging vows:at left, Brad and Marilyn Ebelhar, cutting a four tear wedding cake. Fellow- Tom and Joyce Hayden; at right, Vince and Flo Mattingly; lower ship followed as couples danced and shared right, Dr. Bates and wife, Bobbie, cutting cake; below, ChrisTeens old wedding photos through out the evening. acting as Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders; bottom left, dancers A great time in deed!! Norman and Mildred Harrington; below center, The Sts. Joseph On February 21, 2003, Young teens be- and Paul Parish Christeens at a Lock-In March 3 in Owensboro. gan to gather at 8am at the Father Tucker LM Photos. Center for a Fun-Spirit filled day. After prayer and a group breakfast the 29 teens were divided into teams that would com- pete against one another & as well as indi- vidually. Gaines included Taping a Team Member to a wall with Duck Tape, dressing in newspaper to depict a movie or TV show, And relay races. Earning points through out the day, the teens were thrilled to be able to purchase prizes including games, radio, cameras and the popular “Play Station”. Youth group leaders Tony Kraus and Tara Brooks made sure the teens were fed physically as well as spiritually, as the day ended with mass with Fr. Brian Roby. 42 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April , 2003 To Talk of Many Things Comfort & Hope.... a message about grief “The time has come, the walrus said, to talk of many things; of By Jeannie Boone shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings.” April is the month that arrives with her apron filled to overflowing with hope and promise; she brings gifts of every color there for the By H.J. Rumage, Jr. picking, refurbishes the landscape after the ravage of winter and “Judas: It’s All About Me” pours warmth all around. I’ve always loved April but there were some years after Katy died when I couldn’t bear her arrival; like a With the approach of Lent we will again call to mind the passion slap in my face, there were such painful memories mixed up in that and death of Jesus. We will again be reminded of the role that apron I could not feel the warmth. Judas played in this event of history. When I Was in grade school April of 1991 brought a special gift for me though I didn’t know the only reason that we were ever given for Judas betraying Jesus it till weeks later. A former foster child appeared on my doorstep was the thirty pieces of silver. I don’t believe that to be the case H.J. Rumage, Jr. holding a baby girl. She loved the child but, “I just don’t know what to do with her or what at all. First of all the accepting of thirty pieces of silver was she wants, and I knew you’d help me.” That was the beginning of a love affair with Jessica; required as a show of good faith by the individual who betrayed it was her need that brought spring back into my heart. anyone to the Chief Priest and Elders. Refusing to accept the money proved that the Jessica’s mother had never had a stable home in any sense of the word. The family was individual was not being truthful. So what was Judas’ motive? always running, from law enforcement, landlords or worse. It was normal to move under First , Judas was aligned with the Zealots, who advocated the overthrow of the Romans the cover of darkness leaving clothes, pets, toys, friends, everything behind. Fear was a from Judea by force. Barabbas and Judas very likely were acquainted with one another. constant companion, as was hunger, abuse and neglect. This is normal for many of Second, I believe that Judas was likely from a noble and wealthy family of Jerusalem America’s children and it is a life filled with grief and loss. because he had experience in handling money. Jesus put him in charge of caring for the April is National Child Prevention Month. The incidence of abuse and neglect is group’s purse - buying supplies, giving alms to the poor, etc. Judas is the only one of the rising every day and like a dam threatening to burst we seem to have little control over the disciples who was often referred to as the son of his father: “Judas Iscariot.” Being situation. According to a study commissioned by the Department of Health and Human addressed as such could well indicate that Judas was from a prestigious family. Services and released in 1993 an estimated 1,553,800 children in the United States were All indications point to the fact that Judas truly believed that Jesus was the Messiah, abused or neglected in 1993; which reflected a 67-percent increase since a prior study in the Son of God. So what happened that got Judas out of sync with Jesus? 1986. The number of sexually abused children rose from 119,200 in 1986 to 217,700 in Judas did not understand the plan of God. Believing, as many Jews did, that the 1993, an 83% increase. Messiah was going to restore an earthly kingdom to Israel, he did not understand that the Foster parents provide the missing pieces in the lives of these children and have never kingdom of God was not centered in this world. Things were not moving in the direction been in greater demand. According to a brochure sent by Janice Hutchason, recruiter for that Judas wanted them to go so he decided that he would speed up the process. Mistake the Green River District Cabinet for Families and Children, the objective of foster care number one! is to allow time for the birth parents to address the issues that brought their child into careJudas became convinced that if he placed Jesus in a position where His life was in so that they can provide a safe, loving environment for the child to return. If reunificationdanger, then Jesus would use His divine power to save His own life and smite the Roman with the birth parents is not possible, then permanent placement through adoption will legions at the same time. Thus Israel would be free of Roman rule. So when this plan did be sought. not materialize; mistake number two! Judas despaired! If you are 21 years of age, single or married you can provide the love and stability Apparently, Judas decided that God would not forgive him for this treachery, so he took essential to guiding these children through a maze of grief and loss. You could be the the thirty pieces of silver and threw them into the temple, and them hanged himself. missing piece that brings hope and promise. The process of becoming a foster parent is The Church has stated that it was not the Jews who were responsible for the death of relatively simple, requiring pre-service training and a criminal records check. You can Jesus, but the sins of mankind. Was Judas an individual who really turned against Jesus attend an informal informational meeting to learn about the program with no commitment. or just confused. We really have no right to judge Judas, or anyone. These things we need All of us have a responsibility to the children in our communities and elsewhere. Whether to leave in God’s hands. it be time or talent we have things all children need. You can volunteer in the school system, tutor, share a hobby. Spend time with the children in your neighborhood, donate clothing and school supplies; help prepare care packages for children entering foster care... there are so many ways you can help and in so doing maybe stem the tide of this epidemic! You can reach Janice Hutchason at 270-687-7491. In the phone book look under SERRAN PRAYER Kentucky, Department of to find a listing for the Cabinet for Families and Children in your county. To learn more about child abuse visit the website of the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information at http://www.calib.com/nccanch/pubs/prevenres/ FOR VOCATIONS organizations/tollfree.cfm O God, Who will not the death of a sinner, but rather that he be Child Help USA can be reached at 1-800-422-4453 to report abuse. converted and live, grant we beseech You, through the intercession of Jessica will be 12 years old on the 14th and she‘s still a beautiful baby to me. I’m so thankful I was home that day in ’91, but God had it all worked out! the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin Joseph, her spouse, Blessed Junipero Serra, and all the saints, an increase of laborers for your Church, laborers with Christ to spend and consume themselves for souls, April is National Child Abuse through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever, and ever. Amen. Prevention Month Foster Parents Needed in Area: Every child deserves a family. Interested in becoming a foster/adoptive parent? For individuals wanting more information, please call Janice Hutchason in Owensboro, Ky. at 1-866-332-0014. The Western Kentucky Catholic, April , 2003 43 ‘ MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTER Calendar of Events, April-November 2003

April 2003 July 2003 4-6 Catholic Engaged Encounter 9-13 General Assembly 4-6 Confirmation, Saint Agnes 13-19 Sisters’ Conference Retreat Parish, Uniontown 20-26 Sisters’ Directed Retreat 7 Lenten Prayer Day 22-23 Youth Serve 11-12 Couples Retreat, Faith 28-30 Breckinridge County School Lutheran Church Board 11-13 Christian Womens Retreat August 2003 12 RCIA, Saint Mary Parish, 1-3 Catholic Engaged Encounter Whitesville 8 Faculty, Catherine Spalding 13 RCIA, Our Lady of Lourdes School Parish 9-10 Diocesan Pastoral Council 14-19 Holy Week Private Retreat 15-17 Retrouvaille 21-26 Michigan Habitat Youth Group 22-24 Catholic Marriage Encounter 22 Cliff Hagan Youth Group 30 Wedding Reception 25-26 Methodist Women’s Retreat September 2003 26 Environmental Day, Holy 5-7 Healing Journey Redeemer Parish, Beaver Dam 14 Mount Saint Joseph Picnic 28 Environmental Day, Saint 16-19 Runaway Quilters Angela Merici School, Second 21-22 Natural Helpers, Owensboro OUR LADY OF LOURDES CONFIRMATION CLASS - Members of the Our Graders Catholic High School Lady of Lourdes confirmation class particpated in a retreat March 1, May 2003 26-28 Catholic Engaged Encounter preparing them for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The retreat was held at 2-3 Soul Therapy October 2003 the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, where participants 5-7 Riney Hancock Workshop 3-5 Christian Leadership Institute 11-12 Alanon gathered in front of a statue of St. Joseph in the Center prayer garden for 6-8 North American Ursuline 17-19 Catholic Engaged Encounter a class photo. Leadership Conference 9-10 Confirmation, Immaculate 24-26 Parish Social Ministry Conception, Hawesville 27-31 Priests Retreat 9-11 Catholic Engaged Encounter 31-2 Kentucky Breast Cancer DOES GRIEVING EVER END? 12 Prayer Day, Christ the King Survivors Betty Medley-Family Life Office School, Madisonville, Grades November 2003 Don’t expect the grieving person to be “over it” within weeks or months. Great waves 1-4 7-8 Teen Leadership Conference or emotion may sweep in for longer than we expect or predict and then, slowly and 12-13 Leadership Owensboro 14-16 Marriage Encounter gradually, the intensity subsides. It may not happen days, weeks o months after the 14-15 Environmental Day, St. Gabriel 21-23 Marian Retreat funeral. Sometimes the real grieving is just beginning by then. the Archangel, Louisville 16-18 Mount Saint Joseph Alumnae Center-sponsored programs in bold Don’t press the survivor to participate in outside activities until she/he is ready. Trust letters are open to the public. For them to know what is best. It may seem as if there are no results from your acts of caring Weekend 20 Prayer Day, Christ the King information about scheduling a and support, and you may wonder as the first year goes by if you’ve been at all helpful, program or event for your organization, but eventually, when your friend smiles again, feels less pain and regains her enthusiasm School, Madisonville, Grades 5-8 contact Kathy McCarty, Facilities for life, you will see the rewards. Director, (270) 229-0200. Grief may surface at unexpected times. For example, a man who loved gardening dies, 28 Environmental Day, Saints his widow may plunge into grief as spring approaches, though the death may have Peter and Paul, Hopkinsville 30-31 Diocesean Scout Planning occurred many months before. Buds are sprouting, the time of growth and planting is near, Committee Meeting and memories of her husband’s love for the earth will rise. The widow needs to express 30-1 Project AIMM her feelings about those memories. She is doing the grief work which will make the season June 2003 easier to face the next year. 2-6 Kentucky Agriculture and Younger widows and widowers face emotional hurdles as their children grow up and Environment in the Classroom take part in school and church activities-class outings, proms, plays, sports, graduation 8-20 Music at Maple Mount ceremonies, weddings and other special events. The surviving parent must observe these 22-27 Christian Leadership Institute landmark occasions alone, unable to share them with the one person who would have 26 Center Advisory Board cared the most. Along with the joy, these time can bring sadness. 27-29 Associate Weekend Bereaved parents must grieve their dreams of the future. If their child died in infancy, they may feel upset when the attend a baby shower. They may feel pangs of grief when they watch the neighbor’s children skip off to their first day of kindergarten and as they Pope eases removal of abusive priests see other children in their neighborhood and family pass the age at which their child died (Continued from page 33) and continue on to life’s milestones-graduation, college, marriage and bringing children up against him and offer a defense or response. “The accused would always be heard, and into the world. With each rite of passage, a lost dream is mourned. that is fundamental,” he said. We can never guess when an emotional button might be pushed, and we shouldn’t try The Vatican official said that when the congregation permits formation of a local church to out-guess or avoid them. All we can do is be empathic and supportive at those difficult tribunal composed of judges from other dioceses to try an accused priest, it would times. Continued on page 44 44 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 SUNDAY’S FOR THE FAMILY Happy Anniversary FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT, April 6, 2003, John 12:20-33 Blessed Mother, Owensboro St. Leo, Murray Theme: As God Was Glorified Paul and Joyce Christian, 54 years Andrew & Dorothy Rachoy, 62 years In The Death Of Jesus, We Glorify God Even In Our Tears Dennis and Thelma Clark, 51 years Family Life: The second reading speaks powerfully about the efficacy of prayer, Hayden and Bobbie Head, 55 years St. Michael, Sebree particularly in the face of grave difficulties. Where, other than the family do we utter and Kenneth and Wanda Ward, 53 years Mr. and Mrs. James M. Loehr, 53 years hear more loud cries and tears? It takes great sacrifice of self to be patient with familly Tom and Nancy Greathouse, 25 years members, to resolve conflict without insisting on our own way and to share the power of Allen and Jan Young, 25 years St. Joseph, Leitchfield making decisions. Yet, these are the daily crosses Jesus will help us carry with love. Julian & Betty Durbin, 53 years PALM SUNDAY, April 13, 2003, Mark 4:1-15 St. Anthony Of Padua, Grand Rivers Theme: Attentiveness Between Husband And Wife Mirrors Christ’s Readiness To Bear Paul and Joyce Frey, 40 years St. Joseph, Mayfield And Respond To Our Needs James & Susan Young, 25 years Family Life: Respect means to see eye to eye. It does not necessarily imply agreement, Christ the King, Madisonville Mike & Pat Groves, 25 years but requires a trust that the other person is “on my side”, even in the face of differences Johnnie & Betsy Berry, 54 years Charles & Joyce Stratton, 58 years and difficulties. Maintaining the attitude of trust, such as existed between Jesus and the Fred & Helen Harris, 58 years William & Eileen Hicks, 59 years Father is the challenge of marriage. Gerald & Lucille Ray, 55 years EASTER SUNDAY April 20, 2003, John 20:1-9 St. Martin, Rome Theme: Where Is Jesus? Holy Name of Jesus, Henderson Raphael & Antoinette Ebelhar, 52 years Family Life: When a friend or family member dies, we gather to share memories and Harold & Evelyn Cummings, 25 years Nicholas & Patricia Bumm, 51 years stories about that person. Peter did this when he preahced to the crowd about Jesus’life, Frank & Ida Carrier, 51 years Richard and Anita Dixon, 40 years death, and rising. At funerals we also face our own fear of death and of other “death issues” Robert & Virginia Davidson, 55 years like divorce or abandonment. These fears are real and must be confronted. Herbert F. & Jane Hoffman, 56 years St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER, April 27, 2003, John 20: 19-31 Paul & Hallie Vorbeck, 53 years Gerald and Betty Bartley, 40 years THEME: Peace Be With You Bernard and Patty Ann Beyke, 54 years Family Life: Every family has “locked doors”, e.g., domestic abuse, rejections, embar- Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Bowling Green Maurice and June Ebelhar, 52 years rassments, secrets. What are some of yours? What locked doors in your family’s life has Bill & Sharon Dowdy, 25 years Jesus come through an dbrough healing, forgiveness, and peace? Douglas & Therese Roberts, 25 years St. Mary of the Woods, Whitesville Rigoberto & Rita Ann Abreu, 25 years J. Edgar & Amelia Evans, 50 years Jerry & Rhonda Brant, 25 years Pope eases removal of abusive priests Immaculate Conception, Earlington Curtis & Sandra Merritt, 25 years (Continued from page 43) Bob & Beverly Steckler, 50 years Joe & Rose Payne, 56 years Gene & Edna Clark, 51 years Robert & Ora Roby, 64 years nevertheless be a tribunal of the diocese of the bishop who establishes it. Charles & Joan Morse, 53 years Aubrey & Virginia Mayfield, 55 years “The decree nominating that tribunal will be a decree of the bishop (of the diocese of Eugene & Nora Mayfield, 52 years the priest on trial). It will be for all intents and purposes a diocesan tribunal,” he said. Immaculate Parish, Owensboro Evan & Florence McDaniel, 51 years He also said the doctrinal congregation will collaborate with religious orders which have Edward B. & Agnes May Stallings, 40 years David & Mary Ann Howard, 56 years cases of clerics accused of sexual abuse of minors. Cases of both diocesan and religious William & Cordie Lou Clouse, 57 years clergy must be referred directly to the doctrinal congregation under an apostolic letter Frank & Elinor Harris, 52 years St. Paul, Leitchfield Pope John Paul issued in 2001. The letter gave that congregation complete, immediate Joseph & Mary Lou Mudd, 50 years David & Patsy Lampton, 25 years jurisdiction over a number of particularly serious crimes in church law, including sexual Gerald & Mary Ann Oberst, 52 years Rudolph & Agnes Milliner, 57 years abuse of minors by ordained ministers. Anthony & Martha Kay Rhodes, 51 years Msgr. Scicluna said if a religious order faces difficulties in forming a tribunal from Robert and Mary Vollman, 50 years St. Pius X, Owensboro among its own members the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith “will always Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mayfield, 50 years welcome suggestions on their part as to which tribunal they would prefer to use, or (a St. Peter, Waverly Mr. and Mrs. John Froehlich, 40 years request for) the CDF to indicate (a possible tribunal), for the conduct of a trial. ... George and Annette Klee, 25 years The CDF is there to help people address these issues.” St. Stephen Cathedral, Owensboro The recent papal modifications of particular substantive and procedural norms for St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph Henry & Agnes Luckett, 61 years dealing with sexual abuse of minors by clerics and other grave crimes were distributed to Stephen and Alice Simmons, 25 years Gene & Mary Alice Higdon, 51 years participants in the Feb. 17-20 and Feb. 24-27 workshops in Washington and were Bernard and Mary Ruth Cecil, 51 years Herbert & Teresa Kelley, 54 years obtained by CNS shortly after the teleconference with Bishop Doran and Msgr. Scicluna. Preston & Nina VanBussum, 55 years Besides those dealing with new procedural options for handling cases of clergy accused St. Anthony, Hardinsburg of sexually abusing minors, the modifications included two changes in describing crimes Carl & Joyce Eskridge, 40 years St. Romuald, Hardinsburg against the seal of confession that fall under the direct jurisdiction of the doctrinal Rick & Virginia Bickett, 58 years congregation. St. Francis de Sales, Paducah Tony & Lyvenia Anthony, 25 years The first changed the language concerning serious violations of the seal of confession Bernard & Blondell Behrendt, 51 years from “direct violation” to “direct and indirect violation.” Emory & Elizabeth McKinney, 66 years St. Thomas More, Paducah The second added the language that explicitly extends the crime of violating the seal Eugene & Linda Myre, 40 years Joseph & Misty Stanley, 25 years of confession to the use of modern technology to do so — recording confessions or making Leonard & Norma Neihoff, 40 years Burnett & Maria Carroll, 65 years any such recording public through media of social communication. The doctrinal William & Judith Neihoff, 40 years Stephen & Earline Wurth, 40 years congregation condemned those activities as a violation of the seal of confession in 1988. St. Jerome, Fancy Farm Sts. Joseph & Paul, Owensboro The revised norm says if anyone commits this crime, the case has to be referred directly Mr. & Mrs. C. V. Higdon, 57 years Henry & Mary Patton, 55 years to the doctrinal congregation. Mr. & Mrs. Lyndal Hobbs, 55 years Paul & Jean McCarty, 52 years Copyright (c) 2003 Catholic News Service/U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops U. S. Bishops Charter to Protect Children and Young People The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 45 tutions of learning, and other interested orga- The Charter For The Protection Of Children And Young sexual abuse in all dioceses throughout the U.S. nizations in conducting research about child People is the definitive response of the U.S. bishops to the laity’s, The Office of Child and Youth Protection will be assisted and sexual abuse and protection of children. the clergy’s, and the public’s concern over the issue of sexual monitored by a lay Review Board, including parents, which will abuse of minors by clergy. Adoption of the Charter followed an approve the annual report and commission studies about the 5 - Who Is The USCCB? unprecedented series of meetings of the bishops with victims and causes of the current crisis and the nature and scope of the The United States Conference of Catholic their families and with experts on sexual abuse, the impact of problem in the U.S. Catholic Church. Bishops (USCCB) is an assembly of the hier- abuse on survivors, and the opinion of the Catholic laity. The first The USCCB’s Ad Hoc Committee on Sexual Abuse will be archy of the United States and the U.S. Virgin draft of the Charter was made public by the USCCB’s Ad Hoc reconstituted to include bishops from all regions of the United Islands who jointly exercise certain pastoral Committee on Sexual Abuse on June 4, 2002. States. functions on behalf of the Catholic faithful of The Significant Determinations of the Charter (full text avail- the United States. The purpose of the confer- able at www.usccb.org) include the following: 4 - How Does The Charter Provide for the Protection of ence is to promote the greater good which the Children and Youth? Church offers humankind, especially through 1 - How Does The Charter Attend to the Needs of Victims? • The Charter commits to having all dioceses establish “safe forms and programs of the apostolate fittingly · The Charter commits dioceses and eparchies (dioceses of the environment” programs in cooperation with parents, civil au- adapted to the circumstances of time and place. Eastern Catholic Church) to the healing and reconciliation of thorities, educators, and community organizations. This purpose is drawn from the universal law victims of sexual abuse by priests. Dioceses will provide counsel- • The Charter commits dioceses to evaluate the background of all of the Church and applies to the episcopal ing, spiritual assistance, support groups, and other social services diocesan and parish personnel who have regular contact with conferences which are established all over the agreed upon by victims and their dioceses. minors. world for the same purpose. • The Charter stipulates that when a cleric is proposed for a new The bishops themselves constitute the mem- 2 - What Are the Consistent National Standards and Proce- assignment, transfer, or residence in another diocese, a full, bership of the conference and are served by a dures for Dealing with Allegations and Determined Incidents accurate and complete description of the cleric’s record will be staff of over 350 lay people, priests and reli- of Abuse? provided. gious located at the conference headquarters • The Charter commits dioceses to have mechanisms in place to • The Charter commits the U.S. Church to cooperating with other in Washington, DC. respond promptly to any allegation, have a competent assistance churches and ecclesial communities, other religious bodies, insti- coordinator, and a lay review board. • The Charter states dioceses will not enter into confidentiality agreements except for grave and substantial reasons brought Mardi Gras & All That Jazz! Raises $35,000 forward by the victim. • The Charter commits dioceses to report any allegation of sexual abuse of a person who is a minor to public authorities. Dioceses for Lourdes Foundation will cooperate with public authorities about reporting in cases By Tara Milner Camacho when the person is no longer a minor. PADUCAH,Ky. - Lourdes Foundation’s first annual Mardi Gras & • The Charter asserts that dioceses will deal with sexual abuse All That Jazz! fundraiser on Fat Tuesday, March 4, hosted over 500 offenders as follows: guests and raised more than $35,000 in net profits to assist with • An alleged offender will be promptly relieved of ministerial Hospice care. A New Orleans style evening of food, music and fun duties and referred for medical and psychological evaluation - but featured Dr. Ted Borodofsky’s Southern Jazz band and a selection of no action taken which would interfere with a civil investigation. gourmet cuisine and beverages from area restaurants including • When an allegation is admitted or determined, past, present or Outback Steakhouse, Flamingo Row, Whaler’s Catch, Little Edibles, future, the diocesan policy will be that the offender will be Lourdes, Pasta House Co., Hello Catering, Patti’s, The Range at removed permanently from ministry. If he is not dismissed from Harrah’s, Party Mart, Roof Brothers, Charmed I’m Sure coffee bar, the clerical state (e.g., for reasons of advanced age or infirmity), and Coca-Cola. he will not be permitted to celebrate Mass publicly, to wear Helen Sims, owner of Superior Care Home & Rehab Center, and clerical garb, or to present himself publicly as a priest. attorney Brian Katz were selected as Queen and King of the Mardi • When an allegation is proved to be unfounded, every step Gras Parade. As the parade circled the room, guests caught an possible will be taken to restore the good name of the cleric. assortment of beads and Mardi Gras party favors. The Ruth Johnson Helen Sims, owner of Superior Care The Charter commits to having all dioceses enforce clear and Ballroom Dancers energized the crowd and kept the guests dancing, Home & Rehab Center, was selected well-publicized standards of ministerial behavior and appropri- while local artists added a touch of Jackson Square with a gallery of Queen of the Mardi Gras parade at ate boundaries for clergy and for any other Church personnel in their works. Original Mardi Gras & All That Jazz artwork, painted Lourdes Foundation’s Mardi Gras & positions of trust who have regular contact with children and by local artist and designer Bill Ford, was auctioned along with a All That Jazz fundraiser. Lourdes young people. Katherine Baumann handbag provided by Michelson Jewelers. Foundation Photo. The Charter commits each diocese to having a communications Mardi Gras & All That Jazz is a resurrection of Gourmet Gala, a policy that reflects a commitment to openness and transparency. much-heralded Lourdes event for a number of years. “This event is G. Kelly Nuckols, President and CEO of back by popular demand, and we are thrilled with the success in its Jackson Purchase Energy said, “JPEC was 3 - How Will the Charter Be Enforced and Who will Be first year as Mardi Gras & All That Jazz,” said Lourdes Foundation pleased to support Lourdes Foundation as Acountable? Director Missy Hendley. “Special thanks to our corporate sponsors a corporate sponsor. So much so, that we The Charter creates a national Office for Child and Youth Community Owned Utilities (Jackson Purchase Energy, Joint Sewer asked other community owned utilities to Protection to monitor and assist dioceses throughout the nation in Agency and Paducah Water Works), Denton & Keuler Attorneys, join in. Paducah Water Works and Joint regards to their steps to protect the safety of children and enforce KDA Holdings, Lourdes Auxiliary, Superior Care Home and Rehab Sewer Agency recognized the value of procedures for dealing with allegations of abuse and determined Center, Taco John’s, Calvert City Lumber/Commercial Door & Lourdes Foundation and joined in to show abusers. Hardware, MeadWestvaco, Milner & Orr Funeral Homes, their support as well.” The Office of Child and Youth Protection will produce an Morningside Assisted Living, Paducah Bank, Paducah Knights of annual report, available to the public, detailing the prevention Columbus, Pinnacle Inc., Peck & Milford CPA, St. John Knights of For more information on ways to support programs in place and the allegations and status of allegations of Columbus and Swift & Staley Electric.” Lourdes Foundation, call (270) 444-2205. 46 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 Enter deeply into the Holy Week Liturgy by making a preached retreat at the Passionist Nuns Retreat House

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Fr. Randy Howard administers ashes to Whitesville St. Mary’s Grade School en students during the Ash Wednesday Mass. Pictured from the left are Leah ar- Collins, Tyler Isbill, and Melissa Roberts. Also administering the Ashes is wl- Mrs. Alice Howard. St. Mary Photo int in am or, the of ss ing ex- ok ely via ert Jill

Talented and Gifted Rosaries For Peace Students and faculty at St. Mary’s Grade School in Whitesville have been praying the rosary each week before Mass. Several students have family members and friends who are in the military. Students also are praying one decade of the rosary each day in their religion classes. Mr. Jamie Clark leads the rosary and students in K-8 participate in this traditional prayer. Whitesville St. Mary’s Grade School Students begin leading the school in praying the rosary. Mrs. Raymunda fifth grade student, Erica Morris, Calhoun, religion teacher at St. Mary’s would like to challenge other plays her fiddle as part of the school’s Catholic Schools to join in praying for peace. Pictured from the left are annual talent show. Teachers and fourth graders: Brandon Church, Jacob Edge, Tara Midkiff, Nathan Nash students K-8 all joined in the fun. St. and Leah Collins. In the back are Randy Morris, Brook Morris, Emily Mary Photo Howard, Olivia Merrit, Brett Onstott,Susan Clark and Kelly Midkiff. 48 The Western Kentucky Catholic, April, 2003 The Back Page WWWestern Kentucky Catholics Support The 2003 Catholic Home Missions Appeal and service for their people without outside funding. “Strengthening the Church at Home” These poor dioceses need financial assistance to support parishes, evangelization, religious educa- Dear Friends in Christ, tion, campus ministry, seminary training, ethnic Catholics in the U.S. home missions—located in Alaska, Appalachia, the Deep South, the ministries, and youth and lay ministry programs. Southwest, the Mountain West, and the “young” dioceses of the Caribbean and the Pacific The Catholic Home Missions Appeal offers essen- territories—face challenges in living their faith that most of us in larger, more established tial help. diocese never have to encounter. You can help them by contributing to the Catholic Home In this diocese, the Appeal currently helps to Missions Appeal. support various efforts of Hispanic ministry, as well A rapid drop in the number of priests is hitting mission dioceses the hardest. The Diocese as our Lay Ministry Formation Program, offered of Las Cruces in southern New Mexico has only 20 active diocesan priests to cover 44 through Brescia University. Without the Catholic parishes and 45 missions. In home mission dioceses, Catholics usually are a small minority Home Missions grants that help to subsidize current of the population. The Diocese of Salt Lake City serves about 100,000 Catholics out of a total evangelization efforts and invest in building future population of 2.3 million people. Huge distances also mark the mission dioceses. The leaders for the faith, our Catholic presence in west- Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska, extends over 409,849 square miles, mostly wilderness. ern Kentucky would not be as strong. Mission dioceses often have few Catholic institutions to carry out adult education and We are called to support missionary efforts of our Church in the many poor, remote, evangelization programs. The Diocese of Pueblo, in mountainous southern Colorado, has and rural parts of the United States. I invite you to respond generously to the Catholic no Catholic college or university. Furthermore, newcomers are moving into mission diocese Home Missions Appeal. Help strengthen our Church at home. across the country. The Diocese of San Bernardino, California, in the desert east of Los Sincerely yours in Christ, Angeles, serves eight different groups of Asians and Pacific Islanders. Both the Diocese of Savannah, Georgia, and the Diocese of Biloxi, Mississippi, are struggling to train enough priests and religious women to minister to increasing numbers of Hispanic Catholics. Here at home in the United States, 85 dioceses—including those of the Easter Catholic + Most Reverend John J. McRaith Churches—simply are unable to provide the most basic pastoral ministries of word, worship, Bishop of the Diocese of Owensboro Catholic Extension Helps Vietnamese Refugee in his Journey Towowoward Priesthood ST. BENEDICT, Ore., — For Dat Vu, the journey toward priesthood did not begin when he entered Mount Angel Seminary in St. Benedict, Ore., eight years ago. Rather, it began on November 5, 1989, when he fled Communist Vietnam along with 66 other natives aboard a 12-meter-long wooden boat. Seven days later - three without food and water - Vu’s boat arrived in Malaysia. He later transferred to a refugee camp where he met Father Harry Geib, his advisor and role model. “After this journey, I realized that God had saved and had protected me when I was in danger. Then I began to be filled with God’s love and became more faithful in God,” Vu wrote in a letter to Catholic Extension, the largest supporter of Catholic missionary work in America. With the help of Catholic Extension, Vu’s journey toward priesthood is almost complete. He is scheduled to be ordained in the summer of 2004. From Boise to Puerto Rico, Catholic Extension helps fund the education of some 400 seminarians like Vu. Last year alone, Catholic Extension distributed more than $1.6 million to help seminarians pay for their education. Money is a major obstacle standing in the way of many aspiring priests - just one year in the seminary costs about $25,000 for tuition, room and board, medical insurance and books. Every March, Catholic Extension works to raise awareness about the economic hardships facing seminarians. “I get hundreds of requests from men who want to answer God’s calling, but for varying reasons cannot afford the costs of seminar- “It’s truly gratifying when we can help someone like Dat Vu whose ian education,” said Bishop Will- story is such a remarkable journey of faith and perseverance.” iam Houck, President of Catholic Extension. “It’s truly gratifying when we can help someone like Dat Vu whose story is such a remarkable journey of faith and perseverance.” Vu was born in Vietnam, the fifth of nine children, and baptized into the Catholic faith. At age 11, Vietnamese Communists put his father into a concentration camp for more than six years following the civil war between North and South Vietnam. After graduating high school, Vu was denied a higher education because he was the son of a Republican officer and considered a student with an anti-communist background. Unable to withstand the treatment of his family, Vu made the courageous decision to flee his country. Vu’s journey took him to Boise, Idaho, where he eventually reunited with his family. His physical journey had come to an end, but his spiritual journey was far from over. Vu was accepted into the seminary for the Diocese of Boise. He enrolled in Mount Angel Seminary where he spent four years. Now at the age of 37, he is studying theology at St. Patrick’s Seminary in With the help of Catholic Extension, Dat Menlo Park, Calif. Vu looks forward to his ordination and asks fellow Catholics to pray for him. Vu’s journey toward priesthood is almost “I believe God called me to be a priest. I have been nourished spiritually and academically and I am filled with thanksgiving complete. He is scheduled to be ordained a to God. Thank you for your help,” he said. priest for the Diocese of Boise in the sum- If you are interested in helping seminarians like Dat Vu, please contact Catholic Extension’s Current Giving department, at- mer of 2004. 1-888-473-2484 or visit us at www.catholic-extension.org.