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(CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec) So they took Jesus, and, called the Place of the and with Him two others, carrying the cross Himself, Skull, in Hebrew, Golgotha. one on either side, with He went out to what is There they crucified Him, Jesus in the middle. — John 19:17-18

This Issue ABOVE: Shown is a detail of the Inside eighth station — Jesus meets the Bishop Malloy ...... 2 women of Jerusalem — in Ted Johnsburg Parishioner Headliners...... 3 DeGrazia’s Way of the Cross series Carries on Eastern on exhibit at the DeGrazia Gallery Diocesan...... 4-5 European Egg Tradition Nation/World ...... 6 in the Sun in Tucson, Ariz. The The Junior Observer ...... 7 artist painted the series in 1964 Laura Perry of Johnsburg Easter ...... 8 for the Newman Center at the continues a tradition of her New Legatus Chapter Around the Diocese ...... 9-11 University of Arizona. Parishes Czech forebears. She learned throughout the Rockford Diocese Begins in St. Charles Faith Forum ...... 12 the craft from her late mother will be remembering Jesus’ Pas- Viewpoints ...... 13 and is teaching it to her Bishop David Malloy prays as sion and death on Good Friday, daughters. Legatus officers are installed. For the Record ...... 14 March 25. Easter will be celebrat- page 3 page 5 Media/Arts...... 15 ed March 27. 2 | FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2016 | The Observer Easter Reminds Us That Every

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(CNS photo/C. Peri via Reuters) Peri photo/C. (CNS BY POPE FRANCIS Kevin McCarthy From the address to the Plenary Assembly of the Our humanity, however, is unique and away from goodness and from the truth Production and Web Ponti cal Academy for Life, March 3, Clementine Hall very precious in the eyes of God! For this contained in the Word of God, it is exposed Administrator: Gary Haughton reason, the fi rst nature to safeguard, so that to a multitude of dangers. Contributing Writers: In various ways, sacred Scripture tells us it may bear fruit, is our very humanity. It is deprived of direction and risks Bishop Emeritus Thomas that good or evil intentions do not enter the We must give it the clean air of freedom calling good evil, and evil good; virtue is G. Doran, Msgr. Eric Barr, person from without, but come from within Father John Slampak, Father one’s “heart.” and the life-giving water of truth. We must lost, more easily replaced by sin, and then Kenneth Wasilewski, Father “From within,” Jesus said, “out of the protect it from the poison of selfi shness and vice. Those who step onto this slippery Keith Romke, Keith Ludolph, heart of man, come evil thoughts” (Mk falsehood. Then a great variety of virtues slope fall into moral error and are burdened Lynne Conner, Father Ronald Rolheiser, Tony Carton, 7:21). ... will be able to blossom in the soil of our with an increasing sense of existential humanity. anguish. Pat Szpekowski, Margarita The wisdom of choice, open to the Mendoza, Louise Brass, Patrick prompting of the Holy Spirit, also concerns Virtue is the most authentic expression of Sacred Scripture shows us the dynamic Winn the heart. From here are born good works good that man, with God’s help, is capable of a hardened heart: the more the heart of achieving. “It allows the person not only Publication Dates: Weekly but also mistakes when the truth and the leans toward selfi shness and evil, the except that in 2016 there will be prompting of the Spirit are rejected. The to perform good acts, but to give the best harder it is to change. Jesus says, “Every no issues on Jan. 1, April 29, heart, in other words, is the synthesis of of himself” (Catechism of the Catholic one who commits sin is a slave to sin” (Jn July 29, Sept. 30 and Dec. 30. humanity formed by the very hands of God Church, 1803). 8:34). News Deadlines: Usually, 10 (see Gen 2:7) and beheld by its Creator Practicing virtue is not a simple habit. When the heart is corrupted, the days before publication date. with singular satisfaction (see Gen 1:31). It is the habit that is constantly renewed consequences in social life are grave Ad Deadlines: Usually, 10 God pours His own wisdom into the heart to choose to do good. Virtue is not an ... . This situation cannot be changed by days before publication date. of man. emotion, nor is it an ability acquired in a theories or by social or political reform. Offi cial information on the poli- In our time, certain cultural orientations training course, much less a biochemical Only if we cooperate can the work of the cies, activities, and positions no longer recognize the imprint of divine mechanism. It is the highest expression of Holy Spirit reform our hearts. God himself, of the Diocese of Rockford is released only in the pages of wisdom in created things, not even in the human freedom. indeed, has assured His effi cacious grace The Observer, or in state- person. Human nature is thus reduced to Virtue is the best that the human heart to those who seek Him and to those who ments from the Diocesan mere matter, pliable to any design. has to offer. When the heart moves convert “with all their heart” (see Jl 2:12). Offi ce of Communications and Publications. The Observer uses recycled Don’t miss the daily refl ection weekdays (about 6:58 a.m.) on WREX-TV, Channel 13, Rockford paper and is recyclable. Our Mission is the mission Top o’ the Morning with Bishop Malloy of the Church itself — to Listen to archives anytime at http://observer.rockfo rddiocese.org. Click on Bishop Malloy on the top left side of the page. spread the Gospel through Brought to you by Savant Capital Management | Fitzge rald Funeral Homes | Illinois Bank & Trust contemporary means of Diocesan Offi ce of Communications and Publications | The Observer | Offi ce of Charitable Giving, Diocese of Rock ford communications.

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To acknowledge the generous gift from the family, a Mass will be celebrated in their hon- or at 11:15 a.m. April 10. After Mass Msgr. Robert (Observer photo by Dan Szpekowski) Sweeney, pastor, will bless and Laura Perry of Johnsburg melts wax to decorate an Easter egg in the mother. The elaborate process can use water colors, bead or straw dedicate the refurbished space tradition of her Czech forebears. She learned the craft from her late embellishments, or wax and dyes. as Hayes Hall. All parishioners are invited along with all those profession- als who assisted in completing work on the hall. A light lunch Johnsburg Parishioner Carries on will be served after the dedica- tion and blessing. Info: pwiegert@rockforddiocese. org. Eastern European Egg Tradition Bishop Malloy’s By Pat Szpekowski the egg through a small hole on The traditional wax and dye with my own daughters.” Public Schedule Observer Correspondent each end,” Perry said. “All you method is a regimented pro- As Perry spoke of the time do is lightly tap the egg to make cess where the egg is dipped she had with her mother, close AURORA — March 25, 10 mbracing the ancient a hole and the pysanky begins into a succession of dye baths, by were mementoes that drive a.m., Living Stations of the colorful art of deco- from there.” starting from the lightest to the her spirit to keep up with the Cross, Sacred Heart Church rating Easter eggs, or It sounds difficult, but Perry darkest colors. tradition. ROCKFORD — March 25, pysanky, is a mean- says that with practice it can Between each dip, Perry ap- These memories securely 2 p.m., Passion of the Lord, Eingful tradition for Laura Perry. easily be done. plies wax over the spots where placed in a glass jar have bound Cathedral of St. Peter She and her husband Ed- Once the eggs are ready, the the previous layer of color is to three generations. ROCKFORD — March 26, ward and their four children — creativity begins. remain. At the end, the remain- The collection includes 7:30 p.m., Easter Vigil Mass, Theresa, 12; Arianna, 9; James, “I prefer the wax-resist meth- ing wax is easily melted off. pysanky created by Perry’s mother Jirina and a few new Cathedral of St. Peter 3, and Rosie, 1 — moved to od I learned from my mother,” Sometimes Perry shellacs the ones crafted by her daughter, Johnsburg from Wheeling in said Perry, who has cherished egg to give it a brilliant shine. ROCKFORD — March 27, 2010 and joined St. John the Theresa. 7:30 a.m., Easter Sunday Mass, and saved her mother’s tools of Perry said that with four Baptist Parish. Perry created her first Cathedral of St. Peter the trade — colorful dyes, clear small children she hadn’t cre- Perry fondly remembers the pysanky in black and red when and black waxes protected in ated any pysanky for years. ROCKFORD — March 27, intricate craft she learned dur- she was in kindergarten. an old tin, and the key tool, the “I realized that I can’t stay 10 a.m., Easter Sunday Mass, ing childhood as she sat along “My mother was very artis- kistka that is used for drawing away from it and now try to do Winnebago County Jail side her late mother Jirina tic and created smaller intricate the design and holds the melted it regularly,” she said. Srbova Podgorny, who im- designs,” Perry said. LENA — March 29, 5:30 wax. “I lost my mother when she p.m., Confirmation for St. migrated to the United States “I tend towards making flow- “It takes a real steady hand was just 45-years-old. I miss Joseph, Lena; St. Ann, Warren; from Prague in the Czech Re- ers and shapes. You have to re- and concentration to draw with her so much and think of her es- and St. Joseph, Apple River, at public. ally pay attention to what you St. Joseph Church The art of creating the the black wax on the curved pecially at this time of the year. are doing, but even if you make surface of the egg,” she said. It’s time to hold on to traditions Continued on page 4 WONDER LAKE — March pysanky Easter egg is a time- 30, 5:30 p.m., Confirmation for honored tradition that has been Christ the King, Wonder Lake passed down from mother to and St. Joseph, Richmond at daughter for generations in Christ the King Church many Eastern European homes and around the world. THANK YOU ALGONQUIN — April 2, The eggs are given to family Thank you to the faithful priests of our Diocese 10 a.m., Confirmation, St. and friends and placed in Eas- for their untiring attention to our needs. Margaret Mary Church ter baskets to be blessed. ROCKFORD — April 3, 7:30 The eggs, which are never Many of us only see a small part of what they do each and a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral eaten, are richly decorated by every day, week, month or year. For many of them, the of St. Peter a variety of methods. The eggs day starts with morning Mass, and may not end until our CRYSTAL LAKE — April can be painted with water col- spiritual needs have been met at the end of the day. During 3, 1 p.m., Confirmation, St. ors, embellished with straw or this Lenten season please take the opportunity to thank the Elizabeth Ann Seton Church beads, or drawn with wax then dipped in dyes. truly dedicated priests who help us in our spiritual lives. HARTLAND — April 4, 5:30 Much time is devoted to cre- p.m., Confirmation, St. Patrick JOHN F. AND FRAN MORRISSEY ate each one. Church “It all starts with blowing out 4 | FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2016 | The Observer Diocesan Johnsburg Parishioner Carries on Eastern European Egg Tradition From page 3 I could read the postcard mes- rated the eggs with markers in a mistake with the wax or the sages my mother received,” she a rainbow of colors. dyes, there are no rules. said. “The kids had fun and they “Each egg is special,” she Many legends surround the were really pretty.” added, “and you have to follow pysanky, which originated “Kids today have to do every- your heart. My daughter There- centuries ago in pre-Christian thing so quickly and move on,” sa started an egg with irregular times to honor devotion to the Perry said. “Life gets so busy, shapes and she wasn’t sure if it sun and rebirth of the earth. but I feel it is so necessary to was correct. But when it was all Pysanky artwork often re- slow down and enjoy crafts and done, her pysanky resembled flects folk motifs, geometric hobbies that take time. beautiful stained glass.” shapes, flowers or animals. “As I told Theresa, the ar- There was also a stack of col- With the advent of Christi- tistic skills you are using with orful pysanky postcards Jirina anity, pysanky art changed to the pysanky will follow you received from her family in represent the Holy Trinity and to whatever you do, including Czechoslovakia with the words Christ’s Resurrection. fashion design.” “Vesele Velikonoce,” or Happy Perry was recently asked to When she starts creating the LEFT: Postcards Easter. visit her daughter’s classes at eggs, Perry said, “I lose myself with family Perry said that as a child she St. John the Baptist School to sometimes and several hours greetings was fluent in the Czech lan- display and talk about the his- pass by so quickly.” feature guage. She recalled coming tory and creation of pysanky. But a bowl full of pysanky images of back from visiting her grand- “I took it one step further and sparks joy. The years and mem- pysanky, parents in Prague and actually thought it would be more fun if ories of practicing this ancient Easter eggs forgetting how to speak Eng- the children could make them,” tradition within the Perry and decorated lish. Perry said. “I didn’t want to Podgorny families transcends in the “I wish that I could remem- bring candles and wax, so we time and evokes the peace and Czech ber the Czech language now so got really creative and deco- love of the Easter season. tradition. Crystal Lake Parish to Host Speed Dating Night for Young Catholics

CRYSTAL LAKE—Single Participants may not find adults and have been doing Catholics, ages 22-32, from love during the evening, but it for years,” said JoEllen Gre- the Rockford Diocese are in- organizers expect a night of gus of the St. Thomas adult vited to a Catholic speed dat- quality conversation with food education and evangelization ing night on April 16. and drinks. ministry. The event will begin at 7 Catholic speed dating start- Registration is required.

(Photo provided) p.m. at St. Thomas the Apos- ed in northern Illinois at St. Seating is limited. Young adult singles are invited to a Catholic speed dating night at St. tle Parish, 451 W. Terra Cotta Alphonsus Parish in Chicago. Info: www.stthomascl.church/ Thomas the Apostle Parish in Crystal Lake on April 16. Ave., here. “They have a lot of young speeddating. Parishes Schedule Divine Mercy Sunday Prayers, Activities DIOCESE—One week after begins on Good Friday. The Parishes in the diocese plan- Rockford: The celebration at church. It will include Eucha- Easter, the Church celebrates novena prayers are at http:// ning April 3 events include the the Cathedral of St. Peter, 1243 ristic adoration, confession, Divine Mercy Sunday. www.thedivinemercy.org/ Holy Door parishes for the Jubi- N. Church St., will begin with prayers and readings, and sing- The novena for the celebration message/devotions/novena.php. lee Year of Mercy. Mass at 11 a.m., free lunch and ing the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. screening of “The Original Im- Info: 815/758-5432 age of Divine Mercy.” Elgin: St. Thomas More, 215 After the movie until 3 p.m., Thomas More Dr., holy doors there will be confession, adora- are open during Mass times. On tion, benediction, rosary, divine Sunday, they are 8 and 10 a.m. The Observer’s guide mercy chaplet and readings and noon. from, “A Holy Hour of Hope Info: 847/888-1682 and Healing for Those Affected Galena: St. Michael, 227 S. by Abortion.” Bench St., will have eucharistic to Lenten Dining A plenary indulgence is at- adoration, confessions and the tached to participation in this Divine Mercy chaplet at 3 p.m. A adoration for those who receive social sponsored by St. Michael Communion that day and go to Altar and Rosary Society and Meatless confession within 20 days be- the Knights of Columbus will fore or after the feast. Eats Info: Lisa Foti, 815/985-3631, follow in Dolan Hall. It will [email protected] include a screening of “Full of Grace” and a question and served daily! Aurora: Our Lady of Good answer session with executive Ask about our Counsel, Fifth St., is ordinarily producer Eric Groth. Free open on Sundays from 7:30 a.m. Lenten Season but donations accepted for Menu to 4 p.m. Regular Mass times are 8 and 10 a.m. in English; Outside Da Box Catholic film and 1 p.m. in Spanish. Visitors production company. Info: 815/777-2053 may also come to pray and pass through the door of mercy 3-5 Johnsburg: St. John the p.m. Baptist, 2302 W. Church St., Zucchini Garden Pasta 575 S. Perryville Info: 630/851-1100 will pray the Chaplet of Divine 815-397-8606 jasonsdeli.com DeKalb: St. Mary, 329 Pine Mercy at 3 p.m. St., will celebrate the Feast of Info: 815/385-1477 Divine Mercy, 1-3 p.m. in the Continued on page 5 D iocesan The Observer | FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2016 | 5

Rockford Diocese’s Legatus Members with Bishop David Malloy and Tom Monahan (second from Bishop’s left), Legatus founder New Legatus Chapter Begins in St. Charles

By Amanda Hudson News Editor Learn More For information about ST. CHARLES—Tom Mona- han, founder of Legatus, an in- Legatus in the Diocese of ternational Catholic organiza- Rockford, contact Great tion for business leaders, spoke Lakes regional director March 15 at the St. Charles Nancy Haskell by phone Chapter’s chartering celebra- 949/616-0057 or email tion. [email protected]. Bishop David Malloy cel- ebrated the chartering Mass at family,” Bishop Malloy added. St. John Neumann Church with He also spoke of the potential Father David Peck, pastor of St. for Legatus members to employ John Neumann and spiritual their faith in their relationship advisor for Legatus in the Dio- with their employees. cese of Rockford. Referring to the first reading, Bishop Malloy said in his he called the members to lead- homily that “Legatus has been ership, pointing to Moses’ as- ahead of its time” in its efforts sistance to God’s people as they to bring ethics and the Catholic wandered in the desert. faith to business executives and, “When they fall,” he said, through them, “to the heart and Moses “is there as a leader to (Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) soul” of business. This group, help them get up again.” Monahan, founder of Domi- Tom Monahan (standing, right) speaks to members of the two Legatus chapters in the Rockford Diocese. he added, “recognizes that Monahan is the founder of Legatus, a Catholic business organization, of Ave Maria University, and of Dom- no’s Pizza and Ave Maria Uni- Christ is always the answer.” ino’s Pizza. He visited St. Charles for the installation of a new chapter there. Calling Legatus “a gift,” the versity in Florida, spoke at the bishop noted that it offers busi- dinner after the Mass, at Hotel those gathered. he said. about a book that changed him, ness executives the opportunity Baker in downtown St. Charles. The Legatus Mission, stated Later, Father Peck posed sev- Monahan said for years he has to “support and be support- He said as soon as he learned in the St. Charles Chapter’s eral questions to Monahan, who read approximately a book each ed, to challenge and be chal- that the Latin word “Legatus” 2016 program is “To study, live spoke off the cuff about why week, but the one that had the lenged” by each other as they means “ambassador,” he knew and spread the faith in our busi- Domino’s Pizza was so success- biggest impact on him was strive to grow in faith through that would be the name of the ness, professional and personal ful. It started in campus towns, “Mere Christianity” by C.S. the sacraments, study and “the organization he was founding, lives.” he said, had a great franchise Lewis. joy to be with others” on that which sees its members as “am- Monahan said he receives system with proven managers, New Legatus members re- same quest. bassadors in the marketplace.” thanks from Legatus members and was the first pizza business ceived pins and copies of the “I appreciate also (the group’s) “Our one purpose, our only wherever he speaks. to focus on delivery. Cathecism of the Catholic emphasis on marriage … and project is the members,” he told “It’s changed so many lives,” In response to a question Church. Parishes Schedule Divine Mercy Sunday ...

From page 4 ROCKFORD Sterling: St. Mary, 600 Ave. Holy Family: 2 p.m. Coming April 22! B, offers Sunday Masses 7, eucharistic adoration, chaplet, 8:30 and 10 a.m. benediction; 3 p.m. Mass; Advertise in The Observer’s Info: 815/625-0640 reception. Other parishes that have St. Bernadette: 1:30 p.m. annual full circulation edition scheduled Divine Mercy Exposition, confession, bene- Sunday activities include: diction, chaplet; 3 p.m. Mass. AURORA Reception after Mass. St. Stansilsaus Kostka: 1:30 St. Joseph: 3 p.m. benediction p.m. Exposition, adoration and and chaplet of Divine Mercy. Reach nearly 90,000 Catholic homes! confession; 3 p.m. Mass and BATAVIA eucharistic procession with St. Put your business in front of more than 225,000 readers Holy Cross: 1-3 p.m. John Paul II relic, chaplet and The perfect place to help generate traffi c to your business adoration and confession; 3 benediction. Lunch after Mass. Landscaping - Financial Institutions - Restaurants - Banquet Facilities - Bridal Shops p.m. chaplet, benediction, ST. CHARLES Gift and Floral - Insurance - Health Care/Retirement -Travel Agencies blessing of Divine Mercy St. John Neumann: 2-3 p.m. images; 3:30 p.m. Mass holy hour; 3 p.m. chaplet Health and Fitness - Automobile Sales/Repair - Legal Services - Veterinary/Pet Care FREEPORT WEST DUNDEE Medical/Dental Services - Jewelers - Food Stores - Funeral Homes St. Joseph: 1 p.m. exposition; St. Catherine of Siena: Contact Kevin McCarthy @ 815-399-4300 ext. 385 1:10 p.m. confession; 2:25 p.m. 3-4 p.m., holy hour with chapel, and benediction; 3 p.m. confessions or email [email protected] Mass and blessing of Divine Other parishes also plan Mercy image. Reception after events. Check your bulletin for The Offi cial Newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford Reserve YOUR space by April 12 Mass. information. 6 | FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2016 | The Observer Nation/World News in Brief Father Elizondo, nationally known Notre Dame theology professor, dies SAN ANTONIO (CNS)—Father Virgilio Elizondo, a nationally known professor of pastoral and Hispanic theol- ogy at the University of Notre Dame and found- er of what is today the Mexican American Cath- olic College in San Antonio, was found dead in his home the afternoon of March 14. He was 80. Father Elizondo was widely recognized as “the (CNS photo/Octavio Duran) father of U.S. Latino religious thought.” He pur- Father Virgilio sued scholarly work in Latino theology, evange- Elizondo lization, faith and spirituality, and culture, and was the author of many books. He was rector of San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Kerry says Islamic State is committing genocide against minorities WASHINGTON (CNS)—U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said that atrocities carried out by the Islamic State group against Ye- (CNS photo/Paul Haring) zidis, Christians and other minorities were genocide, the first U.S. Boys sit onstage as Pope Francis leads an audience with members of the Neocatechumenal Way in Paul VI hall at the Vatican March 18. The movement was preparing to send priests and 250 families on evan- declaration of genocide since Sudanese actions in Darfur in 2004. gelization and education missions to every continent. Kerry said he was not judge and jury, but the Islamic State had self-defined itself as genocidal because of its actions. A 66-mem- ber coalition is “working intensively to stop the spread of Daesh,” Kerry said, using the Arabic acronym for Islamic State. Mother Teresa to be Canonized Sept. 4, Catholic aid official: Boko Haram disrupts church life in Cameroon OXFORD, England (CNS)—A Catholic aid official warned that Pope Sets Other Sainthood Dates church life faces “grave dis- VATICAN CITY (CNS)— Stanislaus Papczynski of Po- ruption” from Boko Haram in Pope Francis will declare land, founder of the Mar- Cameroon after a local bishop Blessed Teresa of Kolkata a ian Fathers of the Immacu- confirmed the Nigeria-based saint at the Vatican Sept. 4. late Conception, and Blessed group had caused a “psychosis The date was announced Mary Elizabeth Hesselblad of of fear. This movement opposes March 15 during an “ordinary Sweden, who re-founded the all Western values and is also public consistory,” a meeting Bridgettine sisters. (CNS photo/Jayanta Shaw, Reuters) (CNS photo/Stringer, EPA) hostile to Muslims who won’t of the pope, cardinals and pro- In addition, Pope Francis de- A poster of Blessed Teresa and A 4-year-old boy in Nigeria was accept the reign of Shariah moters of sainthood causes that clared that Oct. 16 he would Missionaries of Charity are seen left for dead after a Boko Haram law,” said Rafael D’Aqui, head of formally ends the sainthood celebrate Mass for the canon- in Kolkata, India, in this Sept. 5, attack in Mala Keri, Nigeria, Feb. the Africa section at Aid to the 2007, file photo. 18. He was found in the middle of process. izations of Argentina’s “gaucho Church in Need. “They’re now a burning house with no parents. At the same consistory, the priest,” Blessed Jose Brochero, boy martyred for refusing to trying to draw world attention pope set June 5 as the date for and Blessed Jose Sanchez del renounce his faith during the with cross-border attacks, and since foreign priests and nuns are the canonizations of Blessed Rio, a 14-year-old Mexican Cristero War of the 1920s. a key prize, the missionaries on whom the local church depends have had to leave.” D’Aqui added that Boko Haram marauders were still taking control of whole villages, abducting child hos- tages to be brainwashed and used in “random suicide attacks.” Iowa Institute to Research Treatments, Three Franciscans indicted in Cures for Rare Genetic Diseases Pennsylvania sexual abuse investigation JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (CNS)—Three Franciscan priests were SIOUX CITY, Iowa (CNS)— rare disease, there are more charged with conspiracy for endangering the welfare of children Millions of Americans are af- than 30 million Americans as well as for endangering the welfare of children in connection fected by more than 7,000 rare who have some form of a rare with a two-year investigation into sexual abuse in the Diocese of diseases. disease,” he said. Altoona-Johnstown. Franciscan Fathers Giles A. Schinelli, Robert With that in mind, the John Most are children, Kamath J. D’Aversa and Anthony M. Criscitelli were expected to return to Paul II Medical Research In- stressed, and 30 percent of stitute in Iowa City is launch- them will die before age 5. Pennsylvania to answer the charges, said Pennsylvania Attorney ing a new rare genetic disease About 98 percent of rare dis- General Kathleen G. Kane at a news conference March 15 at the program to find treatments and (CNS photo/courtesy John Paul II Medical Research eases, he added, have no effec- University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown campus. Kane said the Institute) cures for a variety of rare dis- A scientist works at the John Paul tive treatments. charges stem from the time each of the men served as provincial eases. “We decided we needed to do superior of the Franciscan Brothers of the Third Order Regular, II Medical Research Institute in Jay Kamath, the institute’s Iowa City, in this undated photo. more to address this particular Province of the Immaculate Conception based in Hollidaysburg, CEO, said the organization has area so that hopefully we can and their continued appointment of Franciscan Brother Ste- always had an interest in ex- number of people as a chronic improve drugs in the pipeline phen Baker to ministry positions where he worked with children. panding research into the area condition such as diabetes, but or look at new drugs that will Brother Baker is accused of abusing more than 80 children be- of rare disease and felt it was it’s also kind of a misnomer in assist these individuals,” he tween 1992 and 2000. The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, the time to do more now. the sense that while there are told The Catholic Globe, news- order and the high school have reached settlements with the “As the name implies, rare less than 200,000 individuals paper of the Diocese of Sioux victims. Brother Baker committed suicide in January 2013. diseases do not affect the same who suffer from a (particular) City.

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TheVol. 30, No. 7 Published Junior by The Observer, Offi cial Catholic Newspaper of the DioceseObserver of Rockford [email protected] A Good News Story The Risen Jesus Appears to Mary Catholic News Service “They have taken the Lord ...” “Woman, why are fter Jesus’ crucifi xion Q&A you weeping?” they and death, Joseph of asked. A Arimathea, a secret What did Simon Peter see “They have taken follower of Jesus, asked Pontius inside the tomb? my Lord, and I don’t Pilate for the Lord’s body so he know where they laid could bury Him according to Who was the person Mary Him,” she answered. Jewish customs. thought was the gardener? As she spoke, she Pilate said yes. It was Fri- turned and saw a man day, the day the Jews were Read more about it whom she thought preparing for Passover and the (CNS) in John 20. was the gardener. She Saturday Sabbath. So Joseph begged him to return where they put Him,” she cried cloth was rolled up and placed in and a man named Nicodemus Jesus’ body, not realizing that she when she found Simon Peter and another part of the tomb. quickly put spices on Jesus’ body, was talking to Jesus Himself. the Apostle whom Jesus loved. The Apostles realized what wrapped Him in burial cloths and “Mary!” the Lord said. Her Both men ran to the tomb as laid Him in a nearby tomb. Mary had said was true, but they heart fi lled with joy as she recog- On Sunday morning, Mary of fast as they could. The Apostle did not understand that Jesus had nized Him. Magdala visited the tomb while whom Jesus loved arrived fi rst and risen from the dead. So they went “Go to my brothers and tell it was still dark. She saw that the saw Jesus’ burial cloths inside the home. them, ‘I am going to my Father and large, heavy stone in front of the tomb but did not go in. Mary, however, stayed and your Father, to my God and your tomb had been removed. She im- Simon Peter arrived moments wept, because she thought Jesus’ God,’” the Lord told her. mediately ran to fi nd the Apostles. later and went inside. He, too, saw body had been stolen. She found the Apostles and an- “They have taken the Lord the burial cloths, and the cloth that As she cried, she looked inside nounced, “I have seen the Lord,” from the tomb, and we don’t know had covered the Lord’s head. This the tomb and saw two angels. and told them what He had said.

(Photo provided) St. Thomas More Student Illustrates Rosary with Legos

St. Thomas More second graders began preparing for their rst Communion this month. (Photo provided) Their rst family activity was to ”dig deeper” into the season of Lent. Reed Mihelich took his love for Legos and used it to develop the Sorrowful Mysteries. As each decade was Vet Visits St. Margaret Mary in Algonquin developed, his family discussed what happened to Jesus and prayed together. “As we Dr. Kathryn Golden, DVM, recently visited kindergarten classes at St. Margaret Mary worked together as a family to recreate these moments, we talked through what Jesus School in Algonquin to talk about her job as a veterinarian and her love of animals. Dr. was feeling and experiencing and it was really powerful,” said his mother Erin Mihelich. Golden uses her stethoscope to help kindergartner Jack Malone listen to his heart.

(Photos provided) St. James Students in Rockford Honor Classmate Fourth-grader Audrey Winters at St James School Rockford made her rst confession Feb. 24. Her classmates surprised her with a small reception, a giant card which they all signed, and  owers and a congratulations banner. She will be making her rst Commu- nion if all goes as planned before Easter vacation. Her class will be with her. 8 | FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2016 | The Observer Easter Season Easter Renews Us ittle by little we have Lent Reflection been getting closer to by Father Jhakson García L the celebration of the Parochial Vicar, St. Mary, Woodstock central mystery of our faith, the resurrection of the Lord. many people of the time, that path was consid- With that celebration, we ered the end of the One in whom they had put proclaim our faith is based all their hopes and dreams. But the reality was and is another. Christ de- on a living God, a God capable of overcoming feated death, returned what was considered lost, even death. giving a new meaning to and a greater and bet- Celebrating Easter means to celebrate the res- ter hope in life. urrection of the Lord, a resurrection to a new Before Christ’s resurrection, in our daily walk, life. “The old life is gone; a new life has begun,” in our daily lives, we could lose hopes, dreams, wrote St. Paul to the Corinthians. all that we had fought for. Only trust in God For 40 days, we were living and practicing can remove that sense of loss and transform ev- works of mercy and charity, as invited by the erything into something new, even greater than Church. These practices prepare us to develop our expectations. a better life in the light of the resurrection of Now, we have in Jesus Christ, new dreams, Jesus. hopes, projects, but also new responsibilities. Although, it is the central fact of our faith, the We can’t continue living as if our God was a resurrection should not be only this. It should god of death. Despair no longer can have do- carry us across the line that turns faith into con- minion over us. We can’t continue to live with crete actions. the pessimism that often characterized our ac- Thus, the renewal that God brings us, means tions done without faith and trust in God. transforming our lives and giving us a new vi- With Easter, our story has not reached its fi- sion of the world in the light of the risen Lord. nal word, because, Jesus continues writing be- Hence, living the resurrection of the Lord, yond what we considered the end. The death of also gives new life to dreams and projects that Jesus was not the end. It was the beginning of we had considered lost. a new and marvelous story that changed and It is renewing in us an enthusiastic hope that transformed our humanity. makes us begin things and transform all of real- We are called to die to our arrogance and ha- ity. tred and to be resurrected in love; to die to war This renewed enthusiasm and activity is based and to be resurrected in peace; to die to grudges on our faith, on our certain belief in a God ca- to be resurrected in forgiveness; but, above all, (CNS/Bridgeman Images) pable of helping us to renew all of that which to die to the negative and pessimistic influences The Risen Christ is depicted in a detail from the painting “Resurrection” by 15th-century Italian master Andrea Mantegna. Easter, the chief because of our human limits we considered lost. in our lives and to be resurrected to the positive, feast in the liturgical calendars of all Christian churches, commemo- Certainly, the path of the resurrection was to the possible and to the enthusiasm that will rates Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Easter is March 27 this year. Christ’s path of the cross and suffering. For make this a better world. Celebrate Easter by Remembering Those who Have Gone Ahead he pastor should visit the cemetery as Guest Reflection learned to pray perienced a peaceful, reassuring calmness. Later I often as he is able. This is wholesome for those who had realized that I was facing death; doing so had a way “Tfor him personally, for his preaching, by Father touched our lives of “airing out” my fears. Eugene Hemrick for his spiritual care and also for his theology.” and endowed us Now when I meet a person who is down, I advise To enjoy the wholesomeness of Easter, may I sug- with their beauti- him or her to take a walk through a cemetery. Many gest that you take this advice from the noted theo- Catholic News Service ful spirit. That spir- people who have done this have told me later that logian Dietrich Bonhoeffer? Visit a cemetery during it may have been it was the perfect remedy; it restored their peace of the Easter season, even if you aren’t a theologian. the laughter of an uncle we find ourselves imitating, mind. Facing death helped them to see life in its Cemeteries remind us of death and are places the kindness of a grandmother we rely upon as an entirety and to realize that problems aren’t that bad most of us want to avoid as long as possible. So why example or the wisdom of a grandfather we try to when we realize the life that we hold so sacred isn’t do this? live by. the most sacred life we possess. When I was a child, it was a family custom to Instead of feeling that they were gone forever, they A wonderful practice while visiting our beloved drive to the cemetery around Easter and visit the were seen as a living part of us. dead is to meditate on what it must be like to be graves of our relatives. The lessons this taught were As a priest, I give retreats in places that often have on the other side now. We pray, “May they rest in fruitful for dealing with life and understanding the a cemetery nearby. On one retreat I was experienc- peace.” What is that peace like? Is it just resting qui- joy of Easter. ing some depression. The Benedictine monastery etly, free of all anxiety, or is it more? Is the absolute First, it taught us that even though deceased there had a cemetery. As I walked through it and peace for which we pray found when finally we are relatives weren’t with us, they aren’t forgotten. We viewed the names on the gravestones, I suddenly ex- Continued on page 9 Around the Diocese The Observer | FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2016 | 9

(Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) Bishop Malloy Celebrates Palm Sunday Mass at Cathedral of St. Peter Bishop David Malloy celebrates Palm Sunday Mass March 20 at (Observer photo/Margarita Mendoza) the Cathedral of St. Peter. In his homily, the bishop said that he St. Joseph Parishioners in Elgin Raise Palms at Mass hoped this is not the only time Parishioners at St. Joseph Parish in Elgin hoist fresh palms, some woven, during the Gospel reading at Palm of the year that we read the ac- Sunday Mass March 20. count of the Passion. “Whatever the inconvenience of schedule,” he said, efforts made to attend the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, the Good Friday service and, of course, Easter, help keep the hearts of adults and children alike from becom- ing stale by reminding them that Jesus’ Passion was for us. Also on Palm Sunday, Bishop Malloy cel- ebrated the 9 p.m. Mass at Christ the Teacher University Parish and Newman Center at Northern Illi- nois University in DeKalb. LEFT: Palm banners decorate the center doors of the Cathedral of St. Peter on Palm sunday.

(Photo provided) Celebrate Easter by Remembering Algonquin High School Students Present Stations of the Cross On Feb. 24 and 27, in Algonquin, the St. Margaret Mary Parish religious education families participated in the Stations of the Cross as presented by the parish high school ministry. The stations were portrayed as Those Who Have Gone Ahead shadow images behind a screen.

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He brought 11 Marmion and the Soul of Mary, and 18th students who helped by leading century Spanish colonial retablo with a wood and gold leaf frame. group discussions, giving testi- Instructor: Phil Zimmerman. monies and interacting with St. Register by April 4; space limited. Mary confirmation students dur- Cost: $300. Info: 630/851-4002. ing games. (Photo provided) April 14 ROCKFORD Parent training: 6-8:30 p.m.; Easter Seals Rockford Region, 650 What’s Up N. Main St. Speaker: Rose Slaght. Topic: “Improving Social Skills of Children with Disabilities.” Free. Submit Online: Wed March 30 Thu March 31 Parish, school and organization publicists may Register by April 7. Info: 866/436- send news and photos using interactive forms at The Observer website 7842, ext. 3516; www.fmptic.org/ Deadline for April 8 What’s Up JOHNSBURG http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/contact-us. Click on Submit Events events/trainigs (for events April 11-17) Catholics Returning and News. (You may attach one picture per form.) Submissions will be April 16 forwarded to El Observador, to the diocesan calendar and to the Year Home: 7-8 p.m. (first of CRYSTAL LAKE AURORA of Mercy calendar. six sessions); St. John Speed dating night: 7 p.m., St. Divine Mercy movie: Submit by Mail: the Baptist, 2302 W. Send mail submissions to The Observer, P.O. Box Thomas the Apostle, 451 W. Terra 6:30 p.m. (also 7 p.m. 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. March 31); Rosary High Church St. For Catholics Cotta Ave. For Catholic singles 22- 32. Regisration required; limited School auditorium, who have been away from the younger. Info: Parish office, seats. Info: www.stthomascl. 901 N. Edgelawn Dr. Church. Learn what’s changed 815/947-2545 Sun April 3 church/speeddating Documentary: “The Original and what’s the same. Free. Info: Image of Divine Mercy: The 815/385-1477. Divine Mercy ROCKFORD Marriage workshop: 8:30 a.m.; Untold Story of An Unknown Sat April 2 Sunday St. Rita, 6284 Valley Knoll Dr. Masterpiece.” Sponsors: Holy Fri April 1 See your parish Speaker: Jon Leonetti, author and Cross, Batavia; St. Peter, Geneva; DEKALB bulletin for details radio host. Topic: “Mission of the St. Patrick and St. John Neumann, LOVES PARK Gift of Self: 10:30 a.m.-8:45 Family.” Conference and lunch. St. Charles; St. Gall, Elburn; San Pedro Calungsod novena: p.m.; Christ the Teacher, 512 SAVANNA Cost: $35 per couple. Info: www. and Blessed Sacrament, North 6:30 p.m. (through April 9); St. Normal Road. Diocesan marriage Pancake breakfast: 7:30-11:30 stritarockford.org, 815/398-0853 Aurora. Cost: $8 per person. Info: Bridget cry room, 600 Clifford preparation. Seminar, materials, a.m.; St. John the Baptist Antl DCCW Biennial convention: 9 sponsoring parishes or www. Ave. Rosary and novena. (Note: lunch and dinner. Cost: $150 Hall, 318 Chicago Ave. Planned a.m.; St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, rosaryhs.com/mercy on April 8, prayers in Parish 201 Buckbee St. Meals, business per couple. Info: LiFE office, by Catholic Women and Knights ROCKFORD Center, Room B) Sponsor: 815/399-4300 meeting, Mass, installation of Greater Rockford Filipino- of Columbus Council 890. All- officers, raffle and speech. Speaker: Holy Door pilgrimage: American Catholic Community. WOODSTOCK you-can-eat buttermilk and Rose Malavolti. Topic” Mary’s Yes 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Poor Info: Greater Rockford Filipino- Magnificat day: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; blueberry pancakes, eggs, and Our Yes; God’s Answer for a Clares Corpus Christi American Catholic Community Resurrection, 2918 S. Country sausage and more. Dine-in or Hurting World.” Register by April Monastery, 2111 S. 1. Cost: $25 per person. Info: Cathy Facebook page Club Road. Speaker: Father carry-out. Cost: $6 adults; $3 Main St. Leader: Father Vendemia, 815/765-3384 Stephen Glab, CR, pastor. children 4-10; free children 3 and Phillip Kaim, parochial vicar, SS. STOCKTON April 19 Topics: “Life of Grace” and “Flesh younger. Info: any parishioner. Peter and Paul, Cary. Stops at all Fish boil: 5, 6, 7 p.m. seatings; BATAVIA the Holy Doors of the Rockford Holy Cross Parish Center, 223 vs. Spirit.” Bring sack lunch. Find more events on The Observer Women’s book club: 9-11 a.m.; Diocese, with reflections on E. Front Ave. Cost: advance Free; donations accepted. Holy Cross Donovan Hall, 2300 mercy at each. Pilgrimage — $10 adults; $4 children 12 Registration appreciated. Info: Catholic Newspaper Facebook Main St. Book: “Lord of the World” passports provided. Info: Pkaim@ and younger; at the door — Dee Slowey, 815/893-4061; page and the diocesan calendar by Msgr. Hugh Benson. Children rockforddiocese.org $11 adults; $4 children 12 and MagnificatMcHenry.com page at www.rockforddiocese.org welcome. Info: Laura Kosmach, 630/845-1384; Ann Marie Schwartz, 630/209-8824 St. Charles Student April 20 AURORA Off to National Bee Explore day: 8:15-10:30 a.m.; St. Patrick School seventh grader Rosary High School, 901 N. Nick Wilson from St. Charles will Edgelawn Dr. For seventh-grade be heading to the Scripp’s Na- girls. Speakers, demonstrations tional Spelling Bee in Washing- and more. Register in advance. ton, D.C., in May. Nick started the Info: Julie Bauman, 630/896-0831, path to the Scripp’s State spelling ext. 12, [email protected]; bee by winning the contest held www.rosaryhs.com/explore at St. Patrick school in December. April 23 On March 16, after 50 rounds and HUNTLEY words such as guru and blitzkrieg, Gift of Self: 10:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m.; Nick won the state bee. Nick will St. Mary, 10307 Dundee Road. get four tickets to a Kane County Diocesan marriage preparation. Cougars game, a free one-year (Photo provided) Seminar, materials, lunch and dinner. Cost: $150 per couple. Info: subscription to Britannica Online Memorial Tuition Fund Grows LiFE office, 815/399-4300 Premium and an expense-paid trip for him and one parent to the The Jane Sartino Memorial Ministry Formation Tuition Assistance ROCHELLE Fund grew by $1,500 with a check from Michael Sartino delivered on “Come Holy Spirit”: 9 (Photo provided) national bee. March 9 to the Office of Ministry Formation assistant, Ellie Addotta. a.m.-4 p.m.; St. Patrick, Sartino donated the funds in honor of his late wife who served as the 244 Kelley Dr. Sponsor: administrative assistant in the Ministry Formation Office for several Catholic Charismatic years before her death on April 11, 2015. A second collection at St. An- Renewal Services, Diocese thony of Padua Parish the weekend of March 5-6, close to the couple’s of Rockford. Presenter: Watch ‘Catholic Mass’ Patti Gallagher Mansfield, co- birthdays, raised $1,300 and Michael Sartino provided another $200 liaison (with husband Al) for as a “birthday present” to his wife, who had recently graduated from CCR in the Archdiocese of New Sundays at 6:30 a.m. on WREX-TV, the Ministry Formation Program. Channel 13 in Rockford Orleans. Personal testimony and more. Bring sack lunch. Cost: or you can watch on the Web at $15 before event; $20 at door. Info: Linda Daniel, 815/264-3240, http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. Photo Tips [email protected]; Brought to you by The Diocesan Office of Submitted photos must be in focus or we will not be able to use them. 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The Marmion Academy Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering Save the Date (WYSE) team won the division 700 April 25 sectional competition at North- HUNTLEY ern Illinois University on March 3. Called to Pray: 7 p.m.; St. They scored 492.8 points (out of Mary, 10307 Dundee Road. 500) earning the highest score of Sponsor: Rockford Diocese all teams in the sectionals. They Vocations Office. Vocations will advance to state competition talk and holy hour with at the University of Illinois on April Father Keith Romke, 12. Team members are (not in or- vocations director. For anyone der) seniors Jack Diederich, Mat- interested in the priesthood, thew Fletcher, Harrison Kearby, consecrated life or marriage. Brendan Labbe, Lucas McDonald, Families welcome. Info: www. Valen Piotrowski, A.J. Rechen- rockforddiocese.org/vocations/ macher, Ben Rydecki, Michael Seraphin, Patrick Woodford, ju- April 27 niors Miguel Galarza, Ryan Thorn- ROCKFORD ton Charles Wisdom, Tim Wisdom, 30th Caritas: 10:30 a.m.; (Photo provided) and sophomore Keith Mokry. Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Coaches are Deb Wilkinson, Joe Road. Luncheon, fashion show, Marmion WYSE Guys Win Sectional; Advance to State Large and Danila Colosi-Carrano. raffles, silent auction, music by children of St. Elizabeth Catholic Community Center and by Carl and Dianna Cole. Cost: luncheon — $35 per person; raffle — $5 per ticket or $20 for five tickets. Info: Patti Weber, 815/222-1661; Marva Tarara, 815/988-1013 End of Life program: 7 p.m.; St. Rita Wahl Hall, 6254 Valley Knoll Dr. Speaker: Father Kenneth Wasilewski, diocesan ethicist. Information from Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Calvary Cemetery. Info: Mary Kinney, (Photo provided) 815/519-7066 or 1950teapot@att. Knights of Columbus at St. Laurence Parish in Elgin participate in confirmation on March 5. net April 28 ROCKFORD CWL open house: 3-6 p.m.; Siena on Brendenwood, 4444 Brendenwood Road. For current and prospective members of Catholic Women’s League. Wine and cheese tasting, appetizers, desserts. Info: Mary Jo Keffer at 815/877-8856

April 29 (Photo provided) ROCKFORD Ribbon cutting: 4:30 p.m.; Showing His Irish Rockford Rescue Mission, 715 W. In Byron State St. For Pitney Place center for (Photo provided) women and children. Ronald Zolper, a parishioner at St. April 30 Mary in Byron, has been getting Johnsburg Students Perform Skit for Father Romke AURORA into the spirt of St Patrick’s Day Father Keith Romke, diocesan director of vocations, visited St. John the Baptist School in Johnsburg to talk to 20th Super Saturday: 5:30 p.m.; for many years now. He dyes his the students about vocations. While there, he had some of the students participate in a skit. They are (from Piper’s Banquet, 1295 Butterfield beard each St. Patrick’s Day. left) Dillon Putty and Melissa Roedel, both in fifth grade and Katie Szat, seventh grade. Road. 5:30 p.m. Cocktails, live and silent auctions, raffles, dinner and dancing. Cost: $90 per person until April 1; $105 after April 1. Info: Diocesan CCRS Celebrates Jubilee Year of Mercy http://www.auroracentral.com (click on Support ACC) ELGIN—Father availed themselves of the addi- Christopher Kuhn, as- tional prayer. Elsewhere sociate spiritual di- Refreshments and fellowship April 8-9 rector of the diocesan followed. DAVENPORT, IOWA office of Catholic Char- Liturgical music workshops: ismatic Renewal Services and Renewal day planned 7 p.m. April 8, 8 a.m.-noon April pastor of St. Mary Parish in The next diocesan-wide event 9; St. Ambrose University Christ Elgin, celebrated a charismatic being sponsored by CCRS will the King Chapel, 518 W. Locust Mass at his parish March 13. be a Day of Renewal titled St. Presenter: Dan Schutte, About 70-75 people also came composer. Friday: “Hear I Am “Come Holy Spirit,” being held Lord: Living the Vocation of Our from throughout the Rockford Diocese. at St. Patrick Parish Center in Baptism.” Satuday: “Mass of Christ Rochelle on April 23, 9 a.m.-4 the Savior” workshop. Cost: $20 The Mass was among several Friday; $25 Saturday; $40 both diocesan-wide, special events p.m. days. Info: Benet House Retreat being sponsored in this Year of Featured will be Patti Mans- Center, 309/283-2108; retreats@ Mercy by CCRS. field, an internationally known (Photo provided) smmsisters.org; www.smmsisters. Catholic speaker who was Father Christopher Kuhn celebrates Mass for Catholic Charismatic Re- org/tickets Father Kuhn expressed the strong sense of reverence, joy among the handful of Duquesne newal Services in the Rockford Diocese March 13 in Elgin. April 16 and freedom he experienced at PALATINE University students on retreat in the gathering, due, in great part, Pittsburgh in February 1967. Trafficking, labor conference: “BEST in the Midwest or Anywhere!” 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Harper College to the lack of time constraints The Holy Spirit’s action at Wojcik Conference Center, 1200 the afternoon time-frame of- that Duquesne University event Kane County Flea Market W. Algonquin Road. Co–sponsors: fered. is considered to mark the begin- Antiques, Collectibles & Fancy Junque Illinois Women Religious Against Following the Mass, prayer First Sunday of the Month and Preceding Saturday Afternoon ning of the charismatic renewal Human Trafficking and the Sisters teams provided the opportunity March thru December and Brothers of Immigrants. Pre- in the Catholic Church. for additional, individualized Kane Co. Fairgrounds registration required. Cost: $25 On Randall Rd. between Rts. 38 & 64 l St. Charles, Illinois Info: Linda Daniel. trumpetpraise@ general admission; $20 students. prayer for those seeking healing Open: Sat. 12-5; Sun. 7-4 Info: Gerri Baum, 224/436-3926, on their own behalf or on behalf frontier.com or 815/264-3240; Dealers Welcome l FREE PARKING [email protected]; www. of others. www.rockforddiocese.org/ Adm. $5 each day; Children 12 & under FREE ChicagoPeaceAndJustice.org/ It is estimated that nearly half charismaticrenewal/, or watch The For more info call 630/377-2252 HumanTrafficking of those attending the Mass Observer. www.kanecountyfleamarket.com 12 | FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2016 | The Observer Faith Forum Build Your Fortitude One Challenge at a Time

The last of the four cardinal virtues to discuss is Ethically Speaking Still, external This can be an example of an internal difficulty fortitude. Fortitude is sometimes simply equated with threats which requiring moral courage. courage, but this description is not complete. by Father require fortitude Temptations — either big or small — do pose a Fortitude as a virtue is really about being able to do Kenneth exist even here real challenge for us in choosing the good. Resisting the right thing when doing the right thing is difficult. It in our country. a temptation to sin, any temptation, is a sure way to Wasilewski might be best to say that fortitude is a very particular Diocesan Ethicist Standing up grow or strengthen this virtue in us. We can see why kind of courage — a moral courage. [email protected] publicly for our this is: I’m choosing to do the right thing when the Fortitude is about remaining true to what we know faith and the moral wrong thing would be easy or desirous to do. is good when it would be easy or convenient to do the truths it teaches puts us at risk — and thus sometimes The more that I grow accustomed to making the wrong thing. The difficulties in doing the right thing requires a good share of this virtue. right choices in small things, the more able I am to may be either external or internal. It might be that I We may not yet have to face death for doing so, face bigger and bigger difficulties — especially with struggle to do the right thing because someone else has but we will certainly have to face criticism, mockery, the help of God’s grace. made it difficult. scorn and any number of attempts at discrediting us We can think of it in much the same way as growing Historically we can think of the stories of the and our faith. Indeed, with our society’s trajectory, in physical strength. My muscles grow larger and martyrs and how they faced torture and death for fines or imprisonment for holding onto Christian truths stronger the more they are exercised. To this end, we simply practicing the Christian faith. Clearly, living are becoming a reality. may find it helpful to begin by focusing on one or two the faith with these kinds of threats takes incredible As intolerance for Christian moral teaching temptations in particular to really work on resisting fortitude. increases, so too must the virtue of fortitude increase — not that it is OK to give in to the rest — but simply And just as clearly, Christians with this virtue still in us. Growing this virtue, as with any virtue, requires as a way of really striving for particularly noticeable exist in large numbers today. One need only think of actually practicing it. That is, if I want greater progress. the stories of the Christian genocide going on in parts fortitude, I must act with greater fortitude. As we grow in our ability to resist a given of the world in our own day and age. How do we do this? Well, for most of us this temptation, we also grow in our ability to resist others. In some ways we can say that fortitude of this kind happens by practicing it in small ways on a daily basis. Taking advantage of these small opportunities to grow really reaches the summit of what this virtue enables What we might easily overlook is the fact that each is perhaps the best way to build the virtue of fortitude — especially when joined with God’s grace. For most day presents us with such opportunities — even if only so that we’re better prepared to remain steadfast when of us however, we may never find ourselves in quite as in unseen and less than dramatic ways. A common confronted with the larger challenges which will dramatic a set of circumstances. example would be whenever we face a temptation. inevitably come to us. In a Nutshell Easter is a feast with a vast scope. It encompasses all of history and beyond. Many people may think of Easter as simply about the resurrection of Christ from the tomb (which is certainly central!) but the readings assigned to this great feast depict a much broader view. New life that comes out of death is a basic theme of the Christian life. Through baptism, we share in Christ’s death and resurrection. But we must embrace that mystery throughout our lives, as these young people holding candles during the Easter Vigil last year at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Conn. We must all die to sin and selfishness in order to rise to fuller life in Christ. The Eucharist sustains us on our journey through all our dying and rising in Christ. (CNS photo/Bob Mullen)

Word to Life: March 27, Easter Sunday We Must Know the ‘Why’ of the Kingdom

By Jeff Hedglen “If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is Catholic News Service above.” The connection is that we have to know our “why” if we are going to know our purpose. The third-highest-viewed TED Talk, by Simon The why for Christians is the Resurrection! If Jesus Sinek, is titled, “How Great Leaders Inspire Action.” is not raised from the dead, then we are all fools for He gave this talk in September 2009, and it has been believing in Him. Jesus is our “why,” and we need viewed more than 25 million times. to seek the things that lead us to this “why” and then On the surface, it is about marketing and sales, lead others to this “why.” as he compares successful companies, ideas and Another connection between Sinek’s TED Talk and people with others in the same field that were not as accomplished. But when viewed from another the Christian life can be made if we see ourselves as perspective, Sinek’s talk reveals a truth of our faith. on the marketing team for God: He is management, The premise of his presentation is that “people we are sales, and if we do not know the “why” of the © 2015 Diocese of Fort Worth don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.” He kingdom, we won’t make many “sales.” used this idea to frame why some organizations excel People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you f then you were raised with and others don’t. do it. When we know the “why” of the kingdom of Christ, seek what is above.’ Basically, he pointed out that when a company God, we have direction for our lives. But even more ‘I knows why it exists, it knows its purpose, and if it so, when we share the “why” of our faith, we reveal — Colossians 3:1 shares that purpose with the world, other like-minded a truth that the world does not have to offer. Namely, people will jump on the bandwagon and buy its that through Jesus our sins are forgiven, and we will product. appear with Him in glory. How would you describe the “why” of Christianity? This TED Talk came to mind while I was reading Live and share the why of our faith, and set the Why are you a follower of Jesus? How has the the Scriptures for Easter Sunday. St. Paul says: world on fire for the love of God. Resurrection made an impact on your life? Viewpoints The Observer | FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2016 | 13 In the Midst of March, Easter is Most Important March can be the malaria of the calendar infl icting fi rst of the annual of faith and certainty. bone chilling cold that causes late winter shivers, and Charitably Speaking ethnic celebrations. We know that Christ is risen; we know His death unexpected, almost feverish heat. In a meteorological Irrespective of was tragic but necessary; we know His rising proved and chronological oddity, March 2016 arrived a day by Patrick Winn individual heritages, for all of us and for all time that we are loved and Director, Rockford Diocese later than most years because of February’s leap day Catholic Charities for at least one day, saved. We know beyond belief that the message of and now offers bits of hope for all. marchers of all hope is true. Daylight saving time ensures that for the next six races and creeds Pope Francis’ call for this Year of Mercy also months we will be able to go to work or school, or [email protected] pour into the streets reminds us of our year-long liturgy of faith and our come home, without both legs of the trip being in for parades, feasts, life-long hope. We are in awe of the Good Thief’s darkness. Midwesterners may be of hearty stock, ope springs green beer, red faith, and the mercy given by a suffering Christ. That but springing out of winter seems to be preferred to H eternal. wine, and great dialog expresses concisely the corporal and spiritual extending cabin fever by months, weeks or even days. music. works of mercy that Catholic Charities sees as our Individual and team sports emerge from — Alexander Pope We see spirits operating principles. hibernation. Baseball’s spring training gets into full come alive as We have faith in the risen Christ offering mercy to swing with the next year that every fan of every team playgrounds fi ll His doubting but hopeful Apostles. We are blessed has awaited fi nally arrives. March Madness lures with children getting on the fi elds and climbing, with the continued presence of a Savior who engenders college basketball fans into celebrating or mourning swinging, and running in the parks. Ice retreats from faith, offers hope and dispenses mercy. Unlike long- the big upset, even if fans’ hopeful dreams become the the lakes and rivers and it’s safe and warm enough to suffering Cubs fans, we do not have to “wait ’til next reality that the tournaments mean every participating try catching the big one from a boat or shore. Golfers year.” Instead, we celebrate victory over death now, team but one ends the season on a losing note. Hockey pull the clubs from the basement. Businesses hold and accept mercy with hope, and know that our faith and basketball get ready for seemingly endless playoffs spring sales; gas prices go up as refi neries re-blend for is true. with energized passion in the stands. the warmer, more traveled months. Hope springs eternal, and mercy endures forever. St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day are among the But fi rst and foremost is Easter, the greatest season Happy Easter from your Catholic Charities. Food for Thought Di erent View CNS/Joe Heller he only way to enter into the Easter mys- tery, Pope Francis said, is with humility, “to come down from the pedestal of our ‘I’ that is so proud, of our presumption; Tthe humility not to take ourselves so seriously, recognizing who we really are: creatures with strengths and weaknesses, sinners in need of for- giveness.”

(CNS photo/courtesy “It is good for us,” he said in his homily for of the National Gallery the 2015 Easter Vigil, “to refl ect on the experience of Art) of the women” who went to Jesus’ tomb Easter morning to anoint His body. Entering the tomb is to enter “into the mystery that God has accomplished with His vigil of love.” “We cannot live Easter without entering into the mystery. It is not something intellectual, something we only know or read about,” he said. “It is more, much more!” To enter the tomb and enter the mystery takes courage, the pope said. It “demands that we not be afraid of reality, that we not be locked into ourselves, that we not fl ee from what we fail to under- stand, that we not close our eyes to problems or deny them, that we not dismiss our questions.” From Our Readers

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OBITUARY  Rose Mary Newell Rose was an active member at St. ny) Newell, Kathy (Edward) Conway, STERLING—Rose Mary Newell, Mary Parish, the Altar and Rosary Terry (Kim) Newell, Kevin (Cindy) 87, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Society, Meals on Wheels Program, Newell, Tim (Miles) Newell, Peter Community General Hospital, here, and served parish funeral luncheons. (Lisa) Newell, Karen (Ed) Groleau, with her family by her side. She will be remembered as a lov- Colleen (Steve) Butts, Charles (Mi- ing and devoted wife, mother, and Rose was born in 1928 in Tampico chelle) Newell, and John (Bethany) grandmother, whose greatest passion and was a graduate from St. Mary’s Newell. She also is survived by 11 was helping others. Her deep faith Catholic Community High School, grandsons, six granddaughters, and and devotion to prayer sustained her where she met and married her high four great-grandsons. in this life and touched all who knew Visitation with a rosary was Fri- school sweetheart, William, in 1952. and loved her. day, March 11, 2016 at McDonald Fu- Bill served in the Air Force for 25 She was preceeded in death by her years, during which they traveled and husband, William, in 2012; her par- neral Home in Sterling. Funeral Mass lived throughout the United States ents, Bernard and Catherine Droste; was Saturday, March 12, at St. Mary and raised their 10 children. Rose three brothers: John, Leo, and An- Parish in Sterling, with Father James was an excellent cook and enjoyed thony Droste; and one sister, Amelia R. Keenan offi ciating. Burial was at learning and preparing all the various Schauff Droste. Calvary Cemetery in Sterling. local cuisine in every state they lived. She is survived by one brother, A memorial has been established After Bill retired from the Air Force, Brother James Droste, SM; seven to St. Mary Parish and Newman Cen- they returned to Sterling in 1976. sons and three daughters: Paul (Pen- tral Catholic High School.

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Having brought down the wicked for a mysterious stranger (Cassie Ventura). The faction system which divided families in post- triumph of true love would please his con- apocalyptic Chicago, our heroine (Shailene cerned therapist sister (Paula Patton). But the Woodley) and her mentor-lover (Theo James) example provided by his committed friends, venture beyond the city wall to discover who whether married (Dascha Polanco and Donald is really behind the city’s troubles. There in a Faison) or engaged (Lauren London and Rob- gleaming city a charismatic leader (Jeff Dan- ert Christopher Riley) is not encouraging. As iels) oversees the Windy City experiment gone directed by Bille Woodruff, the film teeters on wrong, but his true intentions are unclear. the pornographic and is completely at odds While the film is not nearly as violent as its with the scriptural understanding of sexuality. predecessor, it does contain several scenes THIS FILM CONTAINS misguided values, a which may be too strong for younger viewers. frivolous attitude toward promiscuity, semi- (CNS photo/Paul Haring) THIS FILM CONTAINS intense violence and graphic nonmarital sexual activity, nudity, fre- The Instagram account of Pope Francis is seen on a mobile phone action, nudity, and crude language. quent banter, profanity and rough language. March 21. The pope debuted on the photo-sharing site Instagram under the name Franciscus March 19 and two days later already Miracles From Heaven 10 Cloverfield Lane had 1.5 million followers. (Columbia) (Paramount) A-II Remarkable fact-based story of a A-III Audacious, witty, intelligent and PG 10-year-old Texas girl (Kylie Rogers) PG-13 skillfully made, this bracing com- Observer Readers Win Tickets, Books who develops a rare, painful and bination of suspense and science incurable disease that prevents her body from fiction from director Dan Trachtenberg is also Five people won tickets to see rio of Christ’s Passion. digesting food. Though her parents (Jenni- refreshingly free of vulgarity. Held captive in “Easter Mysteries” March 22 at Winners of a copy of this the AMC Rockford Showplace fer Garner and Martin Henderson) are both an underground bunker by a paranoid and year’s One Diocese, One Book 16 IMAX Theater. churchgoers, persistent Mom — after strug- possibly murderous survivalist (John Good- They are: selection are: gling to obtain a correct diagnosis and access man) who insists he saved her from an apoca- n Irene Dyer of St. Stanislaus n Marie Pesek of SS. 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On TV Receptionist/Office Support McHenry Catholic Charities Office Broadcast times may vary; check town struggle against a noto- fears of a mentally disabled Part-time 20-25 hours per week local listings. rious white supremacist. An neighbor (Robert Duvall). This “Independent Lens” presenta- fine adaptation of the Harper Requirements: High school graduate or equivalent with “Holy Mass and Jubilee office experience. Working knowledge of word processing of Divine Mercy Sunday” tion. (TV-PG/Language) Lee novel, is excellent for and spreadsheets. Accuracy in data entry and good — April 3, 3:30-5:30 a.m. “To Kill a Mockingbird” discussions of racial prejudice. communication skills are essential. Bi-lingual in English/ Spanish preferred, not required. (EWTN): Pope Francis cel- (1962) —April 5, 9-11:15 (CNS A-II) ebrates the Mass for Divine p.m. (TCM): When a Southern “Can Alzheimer’s Be Receptionist will greet clients and visitors, answer phones and provide general agency information and support. Mercy Sunday. Rerun 4-6 p.m. lawyer (Gregory Peck) under- Stopped?” — April 6, 8-9 (TV-G) takes the defense of a black p.m. (PBS): This episode of Please e-mail resume and cover letter to “Franciscan University man (Brock Peters) accused of the series “Nova” follows inves- Laurie Larsen at [email protected]. Presents: Mercy in Action” rape, he has to help his young tigators as they untangle the — April 3, 9-10 p.m. (EWTN): children cope with the town’s cause of Alzheimer’s and race In keeping with the current racial hostilities and their own to develop a cure. (TV-PG) Jubilee Year of Mercy, Mari- Band Director anist Father Michael Gaitley Marmion Academy, a Catholic college-preparatory academy demonstrates practical ways Visit us at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org for boys seeks an experienced Band Director for the 2016- to enact the works of mercy. 2017 Academic Year. The ideal candidate will possess a (TV-G) Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education; a Master¹s degree in Music Education and evidence of substantive professional “Welcome to Leith” — April Principal Vacancy development. Coaching and extracurricular opportunities are 4, 9-10:30 p.m. (PBS): Film- St. Laurence School in Elgin, IL has an opening for its principal available. makers Michael Beach Nichols position for the 2016-2017 school year. Marmion Academy, founded in 1933, is owned and operated by and Christopher K. Walker’s St. Laurence is a Pre-K-8 elementary school of approximately the Benedictine monks of Marmion Abbey and is situated on a documentary explores how 140 students located on the west side of Elgin. 325 acre campus in Aurora, Illinois, 35 miles west of Chicago. residents of a North Dakota Candidates must be practicing Catholics and possess an Salary: Commensurate with educational preparation and Illinois administrative license or be eligible for a license. professional experience. Candidates with a master’s degree and previous Catholic school administrative experience are preferred. Benefits: Health and life insurance, half remuneration for graduate study, tuition benefit for son of faculty, retirement plan. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume and credentials to: Qualified candidates should submit an application and resume Michael Kagan, Superintendent of Catholic Schools at www.marmion.org/employment. Newspapers • Catalogs • Mail Service Diocese of Rockford 1000 Butterfield Road Business Cards • Magazines • Brochures P.O. Box 7044 — 555 Colman Center Dr. Aurora, IL 60502 Rockford, IL. 61125 630-897-6936 815-758-5484 www.marmion.org 121 Industrial Drive • DeKalb, IL 60115 [email protected] 16 | FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2016 | The Observer

Prayer Intentions and Scripture Readings

http://[email protected] 815/399-4300 April 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Join the Holy Father in praying for these special 1 2 Daily Scripture Readings intentions this month: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14- † Pray for the priests who Small Farmers: That small farmers may 22-27a; Jn 21:1-14 15b, 16-21; Mk 16:9-15 have served the Rockford receive a just reward for their precious labor. Pope Francis Bishop David J. Malloy Diocese and who died this African Christians: That Christians in Africa Father Edward Gillespie Father Max Striedl month on the days listed. Father Juan Arciniegas may give witness to love and faith in Jesus Father Johnson Lopez Please pray for these men Christ amid political-religious conflicts. and women who have a religious vocation. — http://www.apostleshipofprayer.org

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2nd Easter/Divine Mercy The Annunciation Vincent Ferrer, priest Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn John Baptist de la Salle, priest Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, Acts 5:12-16; Ps 118:2-4, Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; 3:16-21 Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 13-15, 22-24; Rv 1:9-11a, 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk Jn 3:7b-15 †Father William A. 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 † Father Thomas P. Kane, † Father Ivan A. Esser, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31 1:26-38 Father Jonathan O’Rourke, 1950; † Father Order of St. Benedict 1984 1967 † Father Herman A. †Msgr. Sylvester J. Eye, Bakkelund Hubert V. McGinn, 1994 Priests of the Aurora Priests of the DeKalb Porter, 1986; †Msgr. 1996; † Father James J. Msgr. Daniel Deutsch Father Ervin Caliente Deanery Deanery Michael A. Binsfeld, 2001 Murphy, 2006 Pope Emeritus Benedict Bishop Emeritus Thomas XVI G. Doran

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 3rd Easter Stanislaus, bishop, martyr Acts 7:51-8:1a; Ps 31:3cd- Martin I, pope, martyr Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, Acts, 9:1-20; Ps 117: 1bc, Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12- Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 2; Jn 6:52-59 17; Jn 6:60-69 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; Rv 5:11- 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 6:30-35 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 † Father Patrick A. † Father Henry M. Congregation of the 14; Jn 21:1-19 Priests of the Freeport Priests of the McHenry Diocesan Seminarians McMahon, 1919; † Father Schmitz, 1975 Humility of Mary † Father Robert J. Carse, Deanery Deanery John P. Dolan, 1977; Father James Keenan 1950; † Father Thomas E. † Father J. Philip Reilly, Brantman, 2014 1990 Priests of the Elgin Priests of the Rockford Deanery Deanery

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 4th Easter Acts 11:1-18; Pss 42:2-3, Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Acts 12:24-13:5a; Ps 67:2- Anselm, bishop, doctor of the Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11b; George, martyr Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 43:3-4; Jn 10:1-10 Jn 10:22-30 3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Church Jn 14:1-6 Adalbert, bishop, martyr 100:1-2, 3, 5; Rv 7:9, 14b- Priests of the Rockford † Father Francis P. Retired diocesan priests Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, † Father Frank J. Miller, Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; 17; Jn 10:27-30 Deanery Heckinger, 1946; † Father 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 1965; † Father Emmet W. Jn 14:7-14 † Msgr. John F. Schmitt, C. A. Meehan, 1947 † Father Stephen Murphy, 1973 Permanent deacons 1940; † Father Donald J. Father Karl Ganss Wolfgarten, 1935 Father William Knott Wagener, 2004 Adrian Dominicans Father James Canova

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 5th Easter Mark, Evangelist Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10- Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn Peter Chanel, priest, martyr; Catherine of Siena, virgin, Pius V, pope Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8- 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 13b, 21; Jn 14:27-31a 15:1-8 Louis Grignion de Montfort, doctor of the Church Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-2, 13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31- 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Father Bruce Ludeke † Bishop Arthur J. O’Neill, priest Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 33a, 34-35 Springfield Dominicans 2013 Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Franciscan Sisters of Our † Father James M. Weber, Transitional deacons 10; Jn 15:9-11 † Msgr. Joseph A. Lady of Perpetual Help 1995; † Father Frank C. † Father Paul Bourke, Rzeszotko, 1985 Draude, 1999 1926 Lay people of Secular Father Robert Jones Sinsinawa Dominicans Orders

John Baptist de la Salle Mary Cleophas 1651-1719 — feast day April 7 fi rst century — feast day April 9 Founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, John This Mary, wife of Cleophas and mother of James the Less and Joses, Baptist was the eldest of 11 children in a noble French family. His studies witnessed the Crucifi xion, helped prepare Christ’s body for burial, and in Paris were interrupted by his parents’ deaths; he returned to Reims, waited with Mary Magdalene until the tomb was sealed. When they where he fi nished his schooling and was ordained in 1678. After settling returned and found the tomb empty on Easter, an angel announced, “He is risen.” While into the comfortable life of a cathedral canon, he was challenged by a layman who had running to tell the disciples, they met Jesus, who said, “Do not be afraid. Go tell my broth- opened free schools for the poor in Rouen to do the same in Reims. This led to increasing involvement with poor children and the founding, growth and running of his order, which sur- ers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.” Legends claimed she went to Europe, but vived opposition and innovated classroom teaching and use of the vernacular. Canonized in the Gospels verify her true place of honor, performing a work of mercy for Jesus and being 1900, he was declared the patron saint of teachers in 1950. among the fi rst to share the good news.

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