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www.archindy.org October 29, 1999 Vol. XXXVIII, No. 5 50¢ Ascension 1999 Parish Thursday Stewardship Mass moved United Catholic to Sunday Appeal off to By Margaret Nelson The faithful of the archdiocese won’t be going to Ascension Mass on Thursday a good start anymore—unless they plan to travel. On Monday, Oct. 18, the bishops of the Indianapolis Province voted to trans- By Mary Ann Wyand fer the celebration of the feast to the fol- lowing Sunday. Besides the Archdiocese The early phases of the 1999 Parish Stewardship of Indianapolis, the province includes United Catholic Appeal have surpassed $500,000 in the dioceses of Evansville, Fort Wayne- pledges, and donations are nearing the $1 million mark, South Bend, Gary and Lafayette. according to St. Bartholomew parishioner John Msgr. Joseph Schaedel, vicar general Dorenbusch of Columbus, co-chair of the annual arch- of the archdiocese, explained that the U.S. diocesan effort. bishops received permission from the Dorenbusch and his wife, Louise, are assisting the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Archdiocese of Indianapolis with the $4.5 million Worship and the Discipline of the appeal goal by communicating the needs of home mis- Sacraments in August for each province sions and shared ministries to Catholics throughout the to make the decision. 11 deaneries. “In many countries, including Italy, Michael Halloran, secretary for stewardship and Ascension has been celebrated on development for the archdiocese, said results of early Sunday, rather than our traditional phases of the appeal “show a great commitment from Thursday for a number of years,” said folks.” Msgr. Schaedel. Halloran said the archdiocesan employee and pas- “It’s all part of the pascal mystery— toral leadership phases of the campaign have raised Christ rising from the dead and ascending more than $101,000 so far. to the right hand of the Father,” he said. He said early lead gift responses from some major “It’s all one celebration ... , although tra- donors and results already in from parishes that are con- ditionally it has been separated to 40 days ducting the campaign early bring the preliminary appeal after Easter and that’s how we come up total close to $1 million. with a Thursday.” Dorenbusch said three parishes in southern Indiana— Residents and visitors to five western See UCA, page 16 U.S. provinces—covering California, Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington—are More photos familiar with the Sunday celebration of showing UCA funds Ascension. ALLEDTO The bishops on the West Coast sought C at work around the Photo by Susan M. Bierman archdiocese. The United Catholic Appeal helps pay for the education of seminarians. permission from the Vatican and, in SERVE Benedictine Father Denis Robertson, director of continuing education at Saint December 1993, were given the OK to Parish Stewardship Pages 16–17. Meinrad School of Theology, speaks with archdiocesan seminarians (from left) transfer the feast on a five-year experi- and United Catholic Appeal Rob Hankee, Brian Teipen, Larry Borders and John McCaslin. mental basis. They have been celebrat- ing Ascension on Sunday since 1994. Later, other western provinces were refused permission to transfer, with the Vatican committee suggesting that the Indianapolis-area parishes help request be made on a national level. Last November, the U.S. bishops voted to ask for nationwide permission to make women cope with life in prison the decision on transfer of the feast of the Ascension at the provincial level. By Linda Hirsch that Christ is the source of the warmth See ASCENSION, page 2 found within the group. The Church’s call to minister to the During one Tuesday night meeting earlier imprisoned can be difficult to answer, but this year, the inmates talked about how much as the prison population grows so does they miss the things that God has created. the need to care for the physical and spiri- Cindy said she has not touched an animal tual needs of incarcerated people. in 22 years. Lillian said she owns dogs, Holy Cross Parish in Indianapolis has horses and cats, but probably will not see her ministered to the women at the Indiana beloved pets again. Marcia spoke with gen- Women’s Prison for more than 50 years. uine concern about how healing animals Father Larry Voelker, Holy Cross pastor, could be for the women residing in the spe- grew up in the near-eastside parish and cial needs cottages and the infirmary at the said he remembers his mother volunteer- prison. ing at the Indianapolis prison years ago. From this conversation grew a plan for The parish prison ministry currently volunteers to sponsor an ice cream social includes a Tuesday night group, Sunday on the prison grounds this past summer and liturgy and many special projects. Under to bring dogs for the women to play with the Holy Cross umbrella, members of for a few hours. other Indianapolis-area parishes and Father Jack Okon, the Cathedral High churches also are becoming involved in School chaplain in Indianapolis, and this ministry. St. Pius X parishioner Claudia Fagan of Participants in the Tuesday night group Indianapolis, a Cathedral parent volunteer

and the inmates have become close who also trains service dogs, spent the Photo by Linda Hirsch friends. The meetings provide a place of summer preparing two Golden Retrievers Marcia pets a Golden Retriever puppy during a trust, sharing, love and fun for everyone to work as institutional pet companions. party for prisoners last August at the Indiana who attends them. Participants believe See PRISON, page 3 Women’s Prison in Indianapolis. Page 2 The Criterion Friday, October 29, 1999

Angeles told the bishops that, since its at this time. “While it may seem confusing for ASCENSION transfer to Sunday in his archdiocese, “It may be confusing to people to have one state to celebrate Ascension on “We really celebrate this mystery of the the bishops voting on when a holy day is Thursday and another state on Sunday,” continued from page 1 Lord more fruitfully. going to be,” said Msgr. Schaedel. He he said, such situations have always been Bishops in many of the provinces on “The Ascension of the Lord is one of explained that it is not unusual. possible. the East Coast objected to the transfer of the central mysteries of our faith,” he Different countries have always The permission to transfer the feast the feast because of the biblical 40-day said, noting that Epiphany, Easter, observed different holy days, he said. affects only the 31 Latin-rite provinces of period between Christ’s resurrection and Pentecost and the Body and Blood of the Feast days in the U.S. are different from the U.S. ascension. And some believe the weekday Lord are all celebrated on Sunday. those in Italy, France and even Canada. “This decision only goes for the celebration promotes Catholic identity. Msgr. Schaedel said that the bishops of People in Detroit can quickly drive to Ascension Thursday feast,” said Msgr. Other bishops argued that it is difficult the Louisville Province—which includes Canada, where it might be a holy day Schaedel. “There has been no change in any for working Catholics to fulfill their all the dioceses of Kentucky and when it is not in the U.S. and vice versa, of the others [holy days] as compared to obligation to attend Mass—and that even Tennessee—decided to transfer celebra- Msgr. Schaedel said. what we’ve been doing the last few years.” diocesan offices are open on Ascension tion of the feast to Sunday. So have the The observance of Ascension has Thursday. Michigan bishops. The decision of the already been transferred to Sunday in (Catholic News Service contributed to this Cardinal Roger M. Mahony of Los Ohio and Illinois provinces is not known Canada and Mexico. story.) † Wichita pastor to speak Archbishop Odongo of Uganda visits archdiocese to talk about on stewardship at the Church in East Africa CCF annual meeting Msgr. Thomas McGread, a Church parishes and changed the concept of expert on stewardship, will be the stewardship from a one-time program to keynote speaker at the Catholic a “way of life,” which emphasized the Community Foundation, Inc., annual spirituality and importance of using our meeting Nov. 10 in Indianapolis. time and talent to further our direct rela- Msgr. McGread, pastor of St. Francis tionship with God and to help extend of Assisi Parish in Wichita, Kan., is rec- God’s kingdom on earth. ognized for his innovative approaches In 1985 at his bishop’s request, to making stewardship a way of life Msgr. McGread extended this steward- rather than a once-a-year fundraiser in ship way of life approach to all parishes parishes. in the Wichita diocese. As a result, the Msgr. McGread was ordained in Ireland diocese is now funded by United at All Hallows Seminary in Dublin in 1953 Catholic Stewardship—each parish con- for the Diocese of Wichita. tributes a tithe of their income each He taught at a Catholic high school for month. Under this program, the diocese three years and then spent 10 years orga- no longer has special collections or nizing three new parishes in Wichita. He assessments. Parents send their children Photo by Sacred Heart Sister Therese Etoru Photo by Sacred Heart Sister became pastor of St. Francis of Assisi to Catholic schools and pay no tuition. Archbishop James Odongo (center) of Tororo in Uganda shares a meal with Providence Sister Parish in 1968. Msgr. McGread was named a Prelate Marian Kinney, director of the (Indianapolis) archdiocesan Mission Office, and Benedictine He has served the diocese as modera- of honor to His Holiness, Pope John Paul Brother Howard Studivant during his Oct. 22–25 visit to Indianapolis. tor of Catholic Men, chairman of the II, last year. diocesan school board, parish priest con- He serves on the board of directors of sultor, member of the finance committee Kansas Newman College and is on the and priests’ council and director of devel- endowment board of Guadalupe Clinic. opment and stewardship. Msgr. McGread received the Christian Msgr. McGread became acquainted Steward Award from the National with stewardship in 1959 through the Stewardship Council in 1993. His parish writing of Fathers David Sullivan and received the first Archbishop Thomas Joe Jennings of the Diocese of Mobile, Murphy Award for outstanding parish Ala. He taught stewardship in three stewardship in 1998. †

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St. Pius X Parish tithing has paid for paralegal training PRISON for five of the offenders, who serve as law clerks at the continued from page 1 prison. St. Pius parishioner Pat Rynard realized that for most of the incarcerated women, the law clerks are their Father Okon and Fagan said dogs are being used in pris- only source of legal assistance with child custody place- ons throughout the country for recreation and therapy. Dana ment, divorce settlements, appeals for problems within Blank, superintendent of the Indiana Women’s Prison, was the prison system or other legal problems. enthusiastic about the special project. Members of the St. Pius X Parent Teacher Organi- Fagan also arranged for eight other Canine Companions zation collected enough toys to fill two vans for the trainers to bring their young dogs to the prison. Family Preservation Center. St. Barnabas parishioners and members of the Brookside Under the leadership of David Haas, the St. Barnabas Methodist Women’s Circle worked with Gleaner’s Food Parish Outreach has contributed $3,000 for special pro- Bank to provide ice cream and cookies for the party. jects at the Indiana Women’s Prison. The money has been Holy Cross parishioners Nancy McNiece, Mary Pat used for Christmas parties and items for gift boxes for Flaherty, Katrina Bischoff and Joan Boersig and Holy women living in the special needs cottages. Angels parishioners Charlene Duline, Connie Morris, They also have provided personal care items and food Joyce Poindexter and Marilyn Crain served the ice cream. for 400 Christmas gift bags for the general prison popula- The inmates were thrilled to pet, hug and play with the tion. The money has also paid for hymnals, a lectionary dogs. Many of the women, some near tears, expressed and flowers at Christmas and Easter for the prison chapel, their thanks for this recreation time with the dogs. as well as discussion books for the Tuesday night group. It had been 13 years since one woman held a puppy. “I Volunteers Pamela Mueller and Dan Devlin have been am loving every minute of it,” she said as the dog licked dedicated prison ministry volunteers for years. The Photo by Linda Hirsch her face. Lillian plays with puppies during the party sponsored by volunteers Tuesday night group also includes visiting friends and “I never had a husband or children,” another woman said, from several parishes. speakers. Kathy Matuszak signs for inmates who are deaf “so there is no one to come here for me. I lived alone with during these meetings and liturgies. my pets, so this is like finally having a visit from family.” earn enough money to order clothing from a catalog. Holy Cross parishioners have organized 65 Christmas Prison therapist Avery Thomas said, “The dogs have The prison ministry provided by members of Holy boxes filled with food and personal care items for the met a need that the therapy staff has not been able to Cross Parish continues throughout the year, and there is women living in the special needs cottages. Holy Cross address in another way. I have seen more smiles than I enough work to share with other volunteers. students wrap the gifts and make holiday cards and deco- have seen in a long time. Father Voelker celebrates Mass at the prison on two rations for the women. “The emphasis of this prison has always been on reha- Sundays each month. Holy Angels parishioners, orga- Loretta Goddard and other St. Barnabas parishioners bilitation, not punishment,” Thomas said. “Many of these nized by Charlene Duline, provide a Communion service, made colorful homemade pillowcases for the women. women have already suffered a great deal in their lives, and Diana Depinet has gathered friends from Our Lady of Teen-agers from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish pre- and this time out of circulation is punishment enough. We Mount Carmel Parish in Carmel (in the Lafayette pared 75 Christmas boxes for other women in the general want to focus on preparing the ladies to be successful Diocese) to also provide a Communion service. prison population that have serious needs. members back in society.” Holy Cross parishioner Maureen McLean has done Prison staff members said the women talk about their Fagan, Pam Dallas and Father Okon decided to bring much volunteer work for the prison during the past 20 years gifts for months and are amazed that people care that their pets back to the prison every week. and was instrumental in the opening of the Family much about them. Holy Cross staff members and volunteers have found Preservation Center. She is involved in monitoring the well- There are many ways to volunteer time to help the the prison superintendent and administrative staff to be being of pregnant offenders and recently obtained a grant to women and men incarcerated in the state prison system. strict but concerned about the women and open to finding provide a nurse to help oversee their daily medical needs. Volunteers who get involved in prison ministry say they ways to improve the quality of life for the women. Members of St. Pius X Parish, Holy Cross Parish and find many special blessings in this work. † Educational opportunities for the women range from lit- Brookside Methodist Church in Indianapolis, as well as eracy training to college courses. members of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Noblesville (For information about volunteer opportunities at the The prison’s Family Preservation Center is one of only (in the Lafayette Diocese), conduct “clean out your closet” Indiana Women’s Prison, call Holy Cross Parish at 317- five in the nation. This room enables mothers to spend drives for fabric, sewing items, yarn, craft supplies and art 637-2620. Linda Hirsch is the pastoral associate at Holy time playing or sitting quietly with their children during materials. The inmates use these items to make clothing, Cross and helps with the Indiana Women’s Prison ministry. visiting hours. The prison also provides parenting training, quilts and toys for an orphanage in Honduras. 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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler TheCriterion 1915 - 1994 Criterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Executive Editor Greg A. Otolski, Managing Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Paying the bills Editorial is part of life

e don’t like it, but paying Eve couldn’t accept that truth, and bills is part of life. the human family suffered for it. Required reading There are the gro- Yet God went a step further in his Wceries and the utilities glorious mercy and sent his Son to and the telephone and health and restore the possibility of salvation year ago, the bishops of the life legislation but who believe they auto insurance and other realities for us. The only appropriate United States issued a pastoral “can’t impose their personal religious of everyday living that cost money. response is gratitude to a loving Astatement that should be convictions on the rest of society.” We budget our time, talent and and prodigious God. And that is required reading for any U.S. Catholic The bishops say that this argument is money so that we can manage the first characteristic of a good involved in our political processes— “seriously mistaken” and point out these realities. steward: gratitude to God. Do we from politicians themselves to party that most Americans would recognize But where do the costs of our really embrace this truth? members to precinct workers to ordi- the inherent contradiction in a similar A second characteristic of a nary voters. statement: “While I am personally spiritual needs fit into our budgeted time, talent and money? Once in Christian steward is the need to Called “Living the Gospel of Life: opposed to slavery or racism or sex- share the gifts received from God. A Challenge to American Catholics,” ism, I cannot force my personal view awhile one has to “talk turkey,” and the statement integrates American on the rest of society” (#24). one thing about Mother Angelica is The human race is a family of democratic principles with the While the bishops recognize that that she can talk turkey! She hit the God. We are not independent indi- Church’s social teachings, especially there could be times when an elected nail on the head when she came up viduals or family units unrelated to its teachings on the dignity of human official could legitimately seek to with her appeal to subscribers of the rest of the world. God created life. limit the harm done by a law that her Eternal Word Television a human family called to commu- The statement also fine-tunes the allows or promotes a moral evil, a Network (EWTN): “Put the Church nion with the Trinity and with all concept of a “consistent ethic of life,” public official cannot be excused from envelope between the gas bill and the people of God. Through his which sees all life issues as intercon- defending life to the greatest extent Son and by the power of the Holy nected: for example, abortion, possible. the light bill,” she told them. It euthanasia, assisted suicide, capital The bishops further state that “no makes the point. Spirit, God provided the Church as punishment, poverty, hunger, slavery, one, least of all someone who exer- Our spiritual needs are every bit the visible sign and reality of our child and spousal abuse, drug abuse, cises leadership in society, can right- as important as our physical needs. communion. pollution of the environment. “Living fully claim to share fully and practi- Do we think of them that way? One of the striking features of the Gospel of Life” points out, how- cally the Catholic faith and yet act Mother Angelica’s appeal makes the teaching of Jesus is that he ever, that some issues are so basic they publicly in a way contrary to that the further point that meeting one’s redefined the meaning of family. must take a priority place in our per- faith” (#7). They also bluntly point spiritual needs requires earthly Everyone is our sister and brother; sonal lives and in public debate. The out that “Catholic public officials who resources every bit as much as the sisters and brothers look after each right to life itself from the moment of disregard Church teaching on the invi- other. Prayer and the sacraments of conception until natural death is the olability of the human person indi- weekly groceries do. Do we think starting point of all other life-related rectly collude in the taking of inno- of them that way? the Church nurture our vision of issues. cent life” (#29). So often people fuss at me this “new” understanding of who is In “Living the Gospel of Life,” the The bishops’ statement is a chal- because “you are always asking for our sister and brother. Prayer and bishops use the metaphor of a house. lenge for all American Catholics, not money.” I am also asking for time the sacraments of the Church move “All direct attacks on innocent human only Catholic public officials. and talent. Providing spiritual and us to share what we have: our life, such as abortion and euthanasia, Recalling the teaching of the moral and sacramental ministry has time, our talent and our treasure. strike at the house’s foundation,” the Second Vatican Council, our bishops earthly costs of time, talent and A third characteristic of bishops said. call us to our essential vocation: to Christian stewardship in the No longer can politicians who sup- proclaim the message of Christ in the money, and the resources to meet port legislation that directly attacks marketplace by word, action and these costs do not fall from heaven! Church is “a preferential option for human life—for example, abortion, example. To do that, the U.S. bishops All of us who are pastoral lead- the poor.” Honest and healthy and assisted suicide, or infanticide (partial- believe that we must all recover our ers agree that the most distasteful “down to earth” spirituality moves birth abortion)—claim to be pro-life identities as followers of Jesus Christ. part of our ministry responsibilities us to find ways to help the poor on because their voting records show Catholics are also called to be the is coming up with the resources we the journey of life. We include in them to be great environmentalists, leaven in society and this often means need to do God’s work in a world our vision of poverty the fact that supporters of shelters for abused going against the prevailing culture. where ministry needs keep on mul- emotional and moral and spiritual women and tireless workers against As “recent” immigrants, Catholics tiplying. God’s work has to be poverty are every bit as challeng- capital punishment. have tried very hard to be assimilated ing as physical and financial To make this point, the bishops into American society. “But in assimi- done in the Church, and we do quote Pope John Paul II, who said in lating,” the bishops say, “we have too what we have to do. And so we poverty. The habit of prayer nur- 1988, “The inviolability of the person, often been digested. We have been keep on asking for the gifts of your tures a generous Christian charity which is a reflection of the absolute changed by our culture too much, and time, your talent and your money. in our hearts. A person who prays inviolability of God, finds its primary we have changed it not enough” Recently, we’ve come to look at is a person who learns how to seek and fundamental expression in the (#25). this challenge in a different way. and love Jesus in the poor. inviolability of human life. Above all, The statement goes on to point out We’ve embraced the concept of In a word, Christian stewardship the common outcry, which is justly that in order to stand up for what we stewardship to better understand is an attitude and a practice of giv- made on behalf of human rights—for believe in—to go against the stream— our role in the community of the ing back to God by sharing with example, the right to health, to home, we need courage and the honesty to to work, to family, to culture—is false speak the truth, humility to listen to Church. It gives us a more positive our family in need. We share our and illusory if the right to life, the both friend and opponent, persever- way to understand the mix of time, our talent and our money. most basic and fundamental right and ance to continue the struggle, pru- earthly and spiritual realities in our Mother Angelica has it right, the condition of all other personal dence to know when and how to act, lives of faith. Church stewardship commitment rights, is not defended with maximum and the foundational virtues of faith, Our faith tells us that all life and belongs “between the gas bill and determination” (Christifideles Laici, hope and charity to support us. all creation comes from God and the light bill.” Our parish steward- The Vocation and the Mission of the Let us pray on the eve of our elec- without God there would be noth- ship program and the United Lay Faithful in the Church and in the tions this year that the Lord will be ing. Everything belongs to God, Catholic Appeal look after the World, #38). generous in his grace to nurture all and everything is gift for us. We everyday spiritual needs of the The U.S. bishops point out, how- these virtues in each of us. † ever, that the existence of a priority are not the owners of this created Church in our home, in our parish issue in the long list of life issues still — William R. Bruns world; it is ours to use and enjoy and throughout our archdiocese. does not excuse indifference to those and care for, but we are not the We need your time, talent and trea- who suffer from poverty, violence and (“Living the Gospel of Life: A creators or the owners. Adam and sure. † injustice (#23)—the other life issues Challenge to American Catholics” is must still be addressed. available from United States Catholic Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for November The statement also puts to rest the Conference Publishing Services, 3211 argument of many Catholic politicians Fourth Street N.E., Washington, D.C. Catholic high schools: that they may be a continued source for promoting the who claim personal opposition to anti- 20017-1194 or call 800-235-8722.) Catholic values of service and giving of one’s life as a gift for others, especially as priests or religious. The Criterion Friday, October 29, 1999 Page 5

Buscando la Cara del Señor Letters to the Editor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Pontifical Mass more to do with our eyesight than with any lack of appreciation for the great What a shame that the great liturgical liturgical heritage of the Roman heritage of the Roman Church is so little Church.—WRB) appreciated that no one in your office Pagar las could correctly identify the archival pho- tograph published on page 7 of the Letter Policies Oct. 22 edition. “A liturgical service” is not Benediction, but the elevation of the Letters from readers are welcome Sacred Species at a Pontifical Mass at the and should be informed, relevant, well- cuentas es parte de Throne. (You perhaps misconstrued the expressed, concise, temperate in tone, humeral veil the subdeacon is wearing; he courteous and respectful. holds the paten at the foot of the altar The editors reserve the right to select after the Offertory, as at all Solemn and edit the letters based on space limi- la vida Masses.) tations, pastoral sensitivity and content David P. Kubiak, Crawfordsville (including spelling and grammar). Frequent writers will ordinarily be lim- o nos gusta, pero el pagar las misericordia gloriosa y mandó a su (We thank Professor Kubiak for this infor- ited to one letter every three months. cuentas es parte de la vida. Hay Hijo a devolver la posibilidad de sal- mation. Readers can be assured that our Letters must be signed, but, for seri- muchas realidades que cuestan vación para nosotros. La única inability to correctly identify the liturgical ous reasons, names may be withheld. Ndinero además de los costos de respuesta adecuada es gratitud a un service in the archival photograph had vivir: la comida, las utilidades, el telé- Dios tierno y prodigioso. Y eso es la fono, el seguro de salud y de auto. primera característica de un buen Journey of Faith/Fr. John Buckel Administramos nuestro tiempo, talento mayordomo: gratitud a Dios. y dinero para que podamos manejar ¿Verdaderamente aceptamos esta ver- estas realidades. dad? ‘A book that is out of this world’ ¿Pero dónde encajan los costos de Una segunda característica de un nuestras necesidades espirituales en mayordomo cristiano es la necesidad “Only 144,000 people will be saved,” have cosmic aspects, and reveal that a nuestro tiempo, talento y dinero de compartir los regalos recibidos de warned a carload of evangelists, who had divine plan is unfolding. administrado? De vez en cuando hay Dios. La raza humana es una familia come to my house, • A recurrent theme in apocalyptic litera- que hablar a las claras, ¡y eso es lo de Dios. No somos individuos inde- waving their Bibles ture is that the end times will soon be que hizo la Madre Angélica! Ella dio pendientes o unidades familiares no and pointing to the here. en el clavo cuando ideó su llamamien- relacionados al resto del mundo. Dios Book of Revelation • Apocalyptic writings give assurance that to a los subscriptores de su Eternal creó una familia humana llamada a la (Rv 7:4). good will ultimately triumph over evil. Word Television Network (EWTN). comunión con la Trinidad y con toda I happened to notice • The end times will come when suffering Ella les sugirió que pusieran el sobre la gente de Dios. Por medio de su that, according to the and destruction are at their worst. para la Iglesia entre la cuenta de gas y Hijo y por el poder del Espíritu Santo, brochure they had • Apocalyptic writings focus on the present la cuenta de electricidad. Este es el Dios ha provisto la Iglesia como la given me, there were even though future events are described. punto. señal visible y realidad de nuestra some 3.5 million mem- The basic message of apocalyptic writ- Nuestras necesidades espirituales comunión. bers in their organization. ings is to remain faithful to God despite all son absolutamente tan importantes Una de las características notables I thought about these figures for a obstacles, even unto death. This style of como nuestras necesidades físicas. de la enseñanza de Jesús es que Él moment and responded, “I think my writing was intended to encourage those ¿Pensamos así? El llamamiento de la redefinió el significado de la familia. chances of being saved are better in the who were challenged to the limit with Madre Angélica es el punto adicional Todo el mundo es nuestra hermana y Catholic Church.” The evangelists walked life’s problems and to chastise those who que cumplir con las necesidades espir- hermano; ellos cuidan uno al otro. La away and I have not seen them since. were growing lax in their faith. ituales de uno requiere los mismos oración y los sacramentos de la Iglesia In order to correctly interpret a book of In view of its bizarre contents and recursos humanos como los nutren nuestra visión de esta “nueva” the Bible or a passage from one of the divine message of fidelity and hope, the comestibles. ¿Pensamos de ellos así? comprensión de quién es nuestra her- books (for example, Rv 7:4), one must first Book of Revelation can be labeled as liter- Frecuentemente la gente se queja a mana y hermano. La oración y los determine the “genre” in which it was ature that is “out of this world.” mí porque y dice que “usted siempre sacramentos de la Iglesia nos con- written. está pidiendo dinero”; yo también mueven a compartir lo que tenemos: Suppose the following headline estoy pidiendo su tiempo y talento. nuestro tiempo, talento y tesoro. appeared in the sport pages: “Bears devour Proveer un ministerio espiritual, Una tercera característica de la Lions.” If an individual is familiar with moral y sacramental tiene costos mayordomía Cristiana en la Iglesia es “sports jargon,” that individual would rec- Questions for humanos de tiempo, talento y dinero, “una opción preferencial de los ognize immediately that it describes the ¡y los recursos para pagarlos no pobres”. La espiritualidad honesta, outcome between two professional football consideration: vienen del cielo! saludable y práctica nos conmueve a teams, the one from Chicago winning the 1. Do you think that communication is Todos los que somos líderes pas- encontrar maneras para ayudar a los game by a large margin over the one from easy for most people? Why or why torales quedamos en que la parte más pobres en el viaje de la vida. En nues- Detroit. not? desagradable de nuestras responsabili- tra visión de la pobreza incluimos el If an individual interpreted the same 2. What are obstacles of communica- dades ministeriales es conseguir los hecho de que la pobreza emocional, passage literally, however, that person tion? What promotes communica- recursos necesitados para hacer el tra- moral y espiritual es absolutamente would have mistakenly thought that the tion? bajo de Dios en un mundo dónde las tan desafiante como la pobreza física article described how a number of wild 3. In this age of computers, Internet necesidades ministeriales siguen cre- y financiera. La costumbre de orar ali- animals of one species ate a number of and high technology, has there been ciendo. El trabajo de Dios tiene que menta una caridad cristiana generosa wild animals of a different species. an improvement in communication? hacerse en la Iglesia, y hacemos lo en nuestros corazones. Una persona There are plenty of “clues” in a given Explain. que tenemos que hacer. Y por lo tanto quien ora es una persona quien piece of writing to establish the genre. In a 4. What kind of message does the continuamos pidiendo los regalos de aprende a buscar y a amar a Jesús en detective story, for example, one finds a Church convey? The government? su tiempo, talento y dinero. los pobres. crime, detective, a variety of suspects and The media? Recientemente, hemos empezado a Concretamente, la mayordomía so forth. At the end, the detective solves 5. Do you ever feel that “listening” is estudiar este desafío de una manera Cristiana es una actitud y práctica de the mystery of “who did it” and “why.” a lost art? If so, how did it come to diferente. Hemos adoptado el concep- devolver a Dios compartiendo con The Bible contains numerous genres, happen? Give examples. to de mayordomía para entender mejor nuestra familia necesitada. including, for example, prose (Genesis), 6. Do you think that Church authori- nuestro papel en la comunidad de la Compartimos nuestro tiempo, talento poetry (Psalms), and what is referred to as ties are good communicators? Iglesia. Nos da una manera más positi- y dinero. La Madre Angélica tiene “apocalyptic” (Revelation). The very first Explain. va de comprender la mezcla de reali- razón, el compromiso a la mayor- word in the Greek text of Revelation is 7. Do you consider yourself a good dades terrestres y espirituales en nues- domía de la Iglesia debiera estar αποκαλυψις (apocalypsis), meaning communicator? Would your tras vidas de fe. “entre la cuenta de gas y la cuenta de “apocalypse” (or “revelation,” “unveil”). spouse/friend/family agree with Nuestra fe nos enseña que toda la electricidad”. Nuestro programa de This word not only identifies the title of you? vida y toda la creación vienen de Dios mayordomía parroquial y el the book but the genre of the book as well. y sin Dios no habría nada. Todo Llamamiento Unido Católico se encar- In addition to Revelation, this style of For further study: pertenece a Dios y todo es un regalo gan de las necesidades cotidianas writing is also found in other books of the 1. Read the Gospel according to John para nosotros. No somos los dueños espirituales de la Iglesia en nuestra Bible, most notably, Daniel, Ezekiel, 11:1–18, 4, 13–17. de este mundo; es nuestro para usar, casa, en nuestra parroquia y en toda la Matthew and Mark. Apocalyptic writing 2. Read articles #430-467, #541-570 disfrutar y cuidar, pero ni somos los archidiócesis. Nos falta su tiempo, tal- also appears in nonbiblical books, such as and #587-594 of the Catechism of creadores ni los dueños. Adán y Eva ento y tesoro. † Enoch and Jubilees. the Catholic Church. † no pudieron aceptar la verdad y por Apocalyptic writings have the following eso sufrió la familia humana. Sin Traducido por: Language Training in common: embargo Dios dio un paso más en su Center, Indianapolis • They were written, for the most part, (A more detailed investigation of the between 200 B.C. and A.D. 200 Book of Revelation appears in the booklet • Apocalyptic literature was composed in “The Apocalypse: Are You Ready?” by La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en noviembre times of persecution. Father John Buckel. It is available for • The action that is described takes place $15 at Krieg Bros. and Village Dove Las escuelas secundarias católicas: que ellas sean una fuente continua para within the context of a vision or dream. stores in Indianapolis or directly from promover los valores católicos de servir y dedicar su vida como regalo a los • Apocalyptic writings contain a great deal Father Buckel at Saint Meinrad School of demás, especialmente en el cargo de sacerdotes o religiosos. of bizarre symbolism and imagery. Theology, Saint Meinrad, Ind., 47577, or • They are concerned with the end times, [email protected].) † Page 6 The Criterion Friday, October 29, 1999

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At each session, Father Bede distributed information Photo by Joe Bozzelli about the extensive program of future workshops and grad- Senior Leisure Section uate credit courses being offered by Saint Meinrad. Father Bede said the response to the sampler courses helps the theology school see the need for one-evening pro- grams. Saint Meinrad is considering offering another sam- pler program next fall at different locations. He hopes to be able to offer future courses that will meet the needs of the African-American and Hispanic communities. Other “Exploring Our Catholic Faith” workshops, designed to assist the archdiocesan plan to provide faith for- mation for lay ministers and the faithful, can be arranged for groups and parishes by calling Father Bede’s office.

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WASHINGTON (CNS)—The U.S. Senate’s Oct. 21 scissors are stabbed into the base of the infant’s head. from the bill in conference committee after the House approval of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act “was an The child’s brain is then removed by suction, allowing considers the legislation. encouraging and important vote,” despite the fact that it for easier delivery of the collapsed head. The wording of the amendment, proposed by Sen. would not be enough to overcome a promised presiden- “If these 34 senators, Clinton and [Vice President Al] Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, and approved by a 51–47 vote, tial veto, a leading Catholic pro-life official said. Gore get their way, thousands of babies will continue to expresses “the sense of the Congress” that Roe vs. Gail Quinn, executive director of the U.S. bishops’ be pulled feet-first from the womb while alive, and then Wade “was an appropriate decision and secures an Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, said the 63–34 vote brutally killed,” said Douglas Johnson, important constitutional right” and after two days of debate on the Senate floor represented legislative director of the National therefore “should not be overturned.” a net gain of one pro-life vote over the last Senate vote Right to Life Committee. “The Harkin amendment has no on partial-birth abortion in 1997. Johnson told Catholic News ‘ ... the momentum legal effect—it simply expressed the Two senators who said they supported the ban and Service that the gain of one vote was to stop the killing position of a bare majority of 51 sena- one who opposed it did not vote Oct. 21. due not to a switch by a senator who of the partially tors, which is hardly a ringing A gain of one vote “may not sound extraordinary,” had previously opposed the partial- endorsement of legal abortion on Quinn said. “But the momentum to stop the killing of birth ban, but by the results of the born children has demand,” Johnson said. the partially born children has not abated, and the 1998 election of seven new senators. not abated. ... ’ Quinn said she found it “encourag- Senate is now only two votes short of being able to Two new senators who opposed the ing that 26 years after Roe vs. Wade, override a veto, instead of three votes shy.” ban replaced senators who supported it, 47 U.S. senators believe that court It was the fifth time in three years that the U.S. Senate two had the same position as those they replaced, and decision was wrongly decided and abortion on demand has voted on the partial-birth abortion issue; three times three who voted to ban partial-birth abortions replaced should not be the law of the land.’ ” the Senate has overwhelmingly approved a ban but twice senators who had opposed the ban, Johnson said. She thanked Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., chief spon- an attempt to override President Clinton’s veto has failed. Quinn and Johnson expressed confidence that an sor of the legislation in the Senate, “and his pro-life In the procedure that would be banned, the unborn amendment to the legislation affirming the 1973 Roe vs. colleagues who did everything they possibly could to child is partially delivered, feet first, before surgical Wade decision legalizing abortion would be removed make senators understand the horror of partial-birth abortion and the need to stop this from happening in Senior Leisure Section the United States of America.” Before the debate began, Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore sent a letter to each senator calling the partial-birth abortion procedure “more akin to infanti- ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION RAFFLE cide than abortion.’ ” “To allow this to continue unchecked violates every principle of human rights and decency this country has Enter to win a brand new always stood for,” said the cardinal, who chairs the U.S. bishops’ Committee for Pro-Life Activities. “So unique and brutal is this procedure that the majority of those CHEVY BLAZER Americans who are pro-life and those who describe them- 2,000 tickets will be sold at $100 each selves as pro-choice agree that it ought to be banned.” Drawing will be held November 20, 1999* During the debate, Santorum called the partial-birth abortion ban “a little beacon of hope, a little ray of san- 1st PRIZE: New Chevy Blazer. ity, of affirmation that life is in fact something to be Courtesy of Payton Wells. cherished and not to be brutalized.” But Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., said the proposed nd 2 PRIZE: Weekend getaway for 2 to Orlando, Florida. ban was “an out-and-out attack” on Roe vs. Wade and Courtesy of Southwest Air/Hyatt. its philosophy that “the life and health of the mother 3rd PRIZE: Leather Indiana Pacers Jacket. must be protected.” † Courtesy of Vincent’s Inc.

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From the Archives Holy Cross champs ere is the 1945 championship kickball Irish Catholic immigrants. Former Archbishop Hteam from Holy Cross School in George J. Biskup served as pastor of the Indianapolis. parish from 1968–1969 while serving as coad- Can readers identify any of these young jutor archbishop to Archbishop Paul C. women? Schulte. Holy Cross Parish was founded in 1895, The school is now Holy Cross Central the 11th parish to be established in the city of School and serves the parishes of Holy Cross, Indianapolis. Its first families were mainly SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, and St. Mary. †

(This feature is based on information currently in the archdiocesan Archives and is as accurate as possible. The Archives would appreciate receiving additional information or, if necessary, corrected information from readers. Also, the Archives is attempting to expand its collection. If you have photographs or other materials, please send them to Associate Archivist Janet Newland, Archives, P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN. 46206-1410. Newland may be reached at 317-236-1429, or 800-382-9836, ext.1429, or by e-mail at [email protected].)

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By Mary S. Jungemann life; it goes beyond just coaching,” he said. Two teachers who go beyond teaching Conner Trumble is a typical 9-year-old boy who loves deserve credit, too, said Ray Trumble. sports and plays football, basketball and baseball. But his Conner’s mom, Clare, is an English hero isn’t a professional athlete. teacher at Roncalli High School. And It’s his dad, Ray Trumble, a Perry Township firefighter. Conner’s classroom teacher last year, Conner, a fourth grader at St. Barnabas School in Valerie Vessely, continually challenges Indianapolis, put together a photo essay for a contest last her students, Trumble said. spring and recently learned he was the grand prize winner “Mrs. Vessely really encourages her stu- in The Learning Channel’s Everyday Heroes contest. dents and cares about them,” he added. Co-sponsored by Comcast Communication, the U.S. Two other students of Vessely’s, Conference of Mayors, the National Association of Partners Megan Gin and Hannah Reising, were in Education, the National Association of Elementary also finalists in the contest. †

School Principals, the National Head Start Association, Submitted photo Cable in the Classroom and the American Red Cross, the (Mary S. Jungemann is a correspondent Conner Trumble helps his dad, Ray, a Perry Township firefighter, at a “practice burn” educational contest challenged students in grades 3 to 5 to for The Criterion.) on the southside of Indianapolis. “identify the everyday heroes in their own community and ultimately discover the heroes within themselves.” Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith presented Conner with a $1,000 scholarship in a special awards ceremony at the South Deanery last month. St. Barna- bas also received a certificate to send a student to an NBA ROBIN RUN VILLAGE educational camp. The Indianapolis Red Cross Chapter also donated a Apartment & Garden Homes • Adult Day Centre • Robin’s Nest Child Care portable defibrillator to a local senior citizens center. Home Health Care • Robin Run Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center • Alzheimer’s Unit In his essay, Conner wrote, “My dad and I spend a A long walking path circles the outer edge of the 70 rolling acres on Indianapolis’ northwest side lot of time together when he’s not at the firehouse. We known as Robin Run Village. The lifestyle of this friendly community is enhanced by the several lakes both love sports. He is my coach during baseball sea- for fishing, tennis courts, horseshoe pitching stakes and garden plots. son. Every day that my dad goes to work he risks his Robin Run Village includes individually-owned garden homes and apartment-style living. The huge life to protect our community.” apartment building—with its imposing clock tower, is the hub of the activity for the village. Several Trumble was honored and proud that his son thinks meeting rooms, a woodworking shop, indoor bowls, a library, general store, beauty parlor and bank are Robin Run of him as his hero and said it’s easy for parents to be all conveniently located for all residents. involved in their childrens’ lives. Robin Run Village is a community of active persons Garden Homes “You get to know their friends and teach them values for who enjoy a variety of leisure time activities including a swim in the indoor pool, line dancing, exercising in Own your own home the new fitness room, and activities in the quilting and in Indiana’s Senior Leisure Section sewing room. Premier Retirement Also on the campus of Robin Run is The Coan Lea Community Meeting House, an historic Howard County log cabin dating from the mid-18th century. ■ Deed Ownership ■ Transportion ■ ■ Named for a stream that meanders through the Security Maintenance ■ Activities grounds, Robin Run Village combines the peaceful ■ surroundings of the countryside with amenities and General Store/Pharmacy services of a large metropolitan city. LOOK FOR OUR Entrance Fee – The Robin Run Difference NEW GARDEN HOMES! Apartment residents pay an entrance fee with an important guarantee: When your apartment is vacated CALL FOR FURTHER DETAILS. and reoccupied, 75% of the original entrance fee is returned to you or your estate. No other retirement community in Central Indiana makes that guarantee. In short, your retirement savings nest eggs can be Call Pat Shetterly of Homes of preserved, regardless of how long you are a resident at Robin Run Village. Robin Run at 317-293-5500 for Let’s be additional information. Neighbors at . . . CD Please send more information about CR ❑ Robin Run Apartments ❑ Robin Run Health Center ❑ Robin Run Garden Homes Maturing? Name: ______Phone: ______317-293-5500 Address: ______5354 West 62nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268 Earn City: ______State: ____ Zip: ______6.60% Effective annual interest rate • Guaranteed for 5 years with the Planning for Value Single 5 from Jefferson-Pilot Life Insurance Company

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▲▲ A man (center photo) prepares to eat dinner at Loaves and ▲ Edie Henson, the art teacher Fishes Dining Room, a soup at All Saints School in kitchen in Terre Haute that Indianapolis, discusses a serves meals to the poor seven days a week. Terre Haute lesson with fourth-graders Catholic Charities has kept Eric Amador (left) and the soup kitchen open for Joe Myers. 17 years and serves an average of about 100

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▲▲ Esteban Rofales unloads boxes ▼ of fruit at the Terre Haute Catholic Charities Food Bank in Terre He said emphasis on the home missions in both Haute. The food bank moves rural and urban areas of the archdiocese “made a about 1.5 million pounds of food UCA difference” in the success of the appeal campaigns annually. It provides 125 member continued from page 1 at all three parishes. agencies in seven west central Indiana counties with food to be St. Martin of Tours Parish in Siberia, St. Boniface “There are parishes in this diocese, in both rural given free to individuals through Parish in Fulda and St. Meinrad Parish in St. Mein- and urban areas, in far more serious financial situ- food pantries, soup kitchens, rad—participated in a pilot program for the appeal ations than we are,” Father Jeremy said. “We’ve senior citizens centers, daycare and surpassed 100 percent of their goals. been blessed with financial resources that many centers, congregate living programs, shelters for homeless, Benedictine Father Jeremy King, pastor of the other parishes have not.” residential homes for children, three parishes, praised members of these Tell City Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general, said on church camps and other Deanery parishes for their generous response to the Oct. 18 that support for the Parish Stewardship not-for-profit agencies. appeal. United Catholic Appeal by “the generous people “Coming on the heels of the Legacy of Hope in our 150 parishes is an affirmation for those who [from Generation to Generation] campaign, we knew work directly in the ministry of the Church.” it was going to be difficult for our people to do The vicar general said Archbishop Daniel M. another appeal this fall,” Father Jeremy said. “Consi- Buechlein is thankful to archdiocesan Catholics dering the fact that the drought left a lot of parish- “who are so willing to be generous in response to ioners in all three of the parishes with less than opti- the appeal.” mum income, I think we’ve done pretty well with Edward J. Tinder, executive director of the pledges.” Catholic Youth Organization, and Jillian Members of the three parishes “agreed to do the Vandermarks, executive assistant for Catholic pilot program as an opportunity to model for other Charities, both of Indianapolis, are the co-chairs of parishes, especially smaller parishes,” Father Jeremy the employee phase of the appeal. said. “I don’t think one size necessarily fits all in the Father Patrick Doyle, pastor of St. Joan of Arc program. We thought we would keep it as simple as Parish in Indianapolis and dean of the Indianapolis possible. We streamlined the mailing and used bul- North Deanery, is chairing the pastoral leadership letin announcements instead of multiple meetings. phase. St. Luke parishioners Tom and Jeanne We also appreciated the regional [appeal] video that Atkins and St. Monica parishioners Jack and Katie focused attention on a broader perspective of shared Whelan, all of Indianapolis, are the co-chairs of ministries and home missions.” the lead gifts division of the appeal. †

▲ CALLED TO SERVE A child at St. Mary’s Child Center in Indianapolis learns to paint. The UNITED CATHOLIC APPEAL FUNDS center, located at 901 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., offers an early child- 40% hood program, a family services program and a diagnostic clinic. Home Missions: $1.8 million Shared Ministries: $2.7 million HOME MISSIONS 60% • Direct Parish Subsidies – $1.1 million • Pastoral and Family Ministries $1.8 Million SHARED • Direct School Subsidies – $700,000 $1 million MINISTRIES • Social Services - $720,000 $2.7 Million • Catholic Education - $625,000 Mary Pat Sharpe, the principal at All Saints School in Indianapolis,▲ • Evangelization, Spiritual Life and visits with fourth-graders (from left) Timothy Kendrick, Miranda Smith Worship - $355,000 and Zach Bault, and fifth-grader Reanna Osborne. Page 18 The Criterion Friday, October 29, 1999 Jubilee messages focus on God’s love WASHINGTON (CNS)—One of the greatest needs in new millennium.” tell us that chief among them is the dread of being alone, or the third millennium is for the message of God’s love “to That message asks Americans to “think about what being left alone,” the document says. But God the Father, ring throughout the land,” according to a message that the God’s love means for you” and to explore new possibilities along with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, “are really never apart U.S. bishops will be asked to approve at their fall general as the next millennium begins. from us and our way, no matter how winding.” † meeting in Washington. A belief in God’s love “is vital as violence threatens to The bishops at their Nov. 15–18 meeting will consider shatter peace and the lure of instant gratification keeps peo- two related messages prepared by their Subcommittee on ple from looking beyond themselves,” the message says. the Third Millennium—a longer message aimed at Church “Such threats can blind a person to the existence of God’s leaders, both lay and ordained, and to all Catholics, and a timeless caring and affection.” “popularized” version aimed at the general U.S. population. “This is a time to look at the world and decide how Each document must be approved by two-thirds of the to better serve your neighbor,” the bishops say. “You active bishops present and voting. can do it too, because, thanks to God who sent Jesus In an explanatory note to the bishops, Bishop Wilton D. into the world 2,000 years ago, the power of God’s love Gregory of Belleville, Ill., chairman, said the subcommittee lies within you.” hoped that the shorter “exhortatory message will provide In the longer message, the bishops address Catholics people with hope and be a message of evangelization as we about how God’s love responds to their deepest needs. commemorate the jubilee year and prepare to enter into the “Experts who collect, catalog and analyze our worries

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By Fr. John W. Crossin, O.S.F.S. smile, if not an outright laugh. It’s good not to take ourselves too seri- I can’t remember jokes. Try as I might, ously. We are not so perfect. remembering one joke is my limit. In the parish where I celebrate the I really enjoy listening to other people Eucharist each Sunday, there are a host of tell jokes. characters. One man absent-mindedly A few years ago, a priest colleague stands up for the Gospel and remains came into my office and told me 20 straight standing for the homily. He is not protest- minutes of jokes—many from memory— ing anything! that he was using for a “roast” of a mutual After a few minutes of the preaching, he friend. I thoroughly enjoyed the laughs, but either sits down or walks to the back of I couldn’t tell one of those jokes after he church—whichever suits him. People are walked out the door. quite tolerant of his unusual behavior. He is I’m glad that humor is more than joking. a parish “character.” Or at least he is an Humor can be glaringly obvious or a obvious one. subtle play on words. Humor can be a joke We are all parish characters in our own with a punch line or an ironic twist of ways. Some of us may just be a little better

phrase. Humor can show through a smile or at keeping our idiosyncrasies hidden. But CNS photo a “belly laugh.” Humor has many dimen- we certainly do bring them with us and let Humor is a way of looking at life. It is to laugh at the incongruities. In fact, humor provides us with a sions. them show inadvertently some Sundays at perspective on the ups and downs of life. Humor is a way of looking at life. It is the coffee hour after Mass. to laugh at the incongruities. In fact, humor Sometimes I wonder if God has a sense quite amusing to God. return of our good sense of humor and provides us with a perspective on the ups of humor about all that goes on each God certainly does seem to have a sense inner joy. Letting go of control is often part and downs of life. Humor often involves Sunday. The miscues, little distractions, of humor. of this healing process. laughing at ourselves. Our mistakes and singing off-key and children who really I sometimes wonder about divine provi- A friend once told me that his counselor idiosyncrasies are the stuff of an inward come for the doughnuts after Mass may be dence. advised, “Please give up your role as the Over 30 years ago, I chose religious life director of the universe.” My friend needed in the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales and to stop playing God. He saw both the These saints relied on humor to the vow of poverty. Yet for almost two humor and the truth in this counsel. It decades, I have held positions that require helped him to let go of his need for control. face life’s most difficult challenges either the raising of money, or the manage- Humor gives us perspective. ment of it, or both. I wonder if God laughs Actually this renewed perspective ener- By Stan Konieczny persecution, Margaret bravely opened at the incongruity. gizes us. Humor can be healing and free- her home as a chapel and offered refuge Certainly we can learn to accept divine ing. It can enable us to use our talents real- In the context of faith, humor can testify to the itinerant priests who ministered providence with humor. istically. that Christian joy shines brightly in the secretly throughout the British Isles. Humor is a certain type of virtue. We A religious community can help with darkest times. Both acts of hospitality were capital can learn about humor and develop a sense this healing process. The lighthearted ban- Traditional stories testify to the faith and offenses at the time. of humor. Good humor can become a trait ter and the kidding about human faults hint at the sense of humor of the martyred Margaret’s illegal hospitality was of our character. We can become a joy to characteristic of such communities can be third-century deacon, Lawrence. betrayed, but her humor served her well. be around. supportive of our human endeavors. It is said that Rome’s prefect once Taken into custody, she cheered her fellow I think of good humor as being a virtue Laughter can bring people together. It ordered Lawrence to hand over the prisoners with jokes and friendly banter. that is a dimension of joy. The joyful per- can be part of the glue of human communi- Church’s treasure. Margaret’s good humor helped them forget son can see the humorous side of life. ties. Ideally, a joy pervades our Christian Lawrence “cooperated” by bringing in a their dismal prison surroundings and their Sometimes we can lose our joy and the communities when they are at their best. parade of poor people, whom he introduced concerns for what awaited them. humor that is a part of it. Our humor can These communities prepare us for the as the treasure of the Church. It doesn’t Eventually she was brought to trial, a veer into the areas of “put-down” or “preju- eternal joy of heaven. Heaven is, of course, take much imagination to visualize the spectacle she peppered with lighthearted dice.” Not-so-good-humor is destructive. not just “playing your harp on a white young deacon grinning at the official’s frus- remarks. After the judge imposed the death Eventually such sinful “humor” destroys cloud!” Heaven brings the fullness of tration with this treasure trove. penalty on Margaret, he explained that he our inner joy. True joy builds up others. humor. In the 16th century, Margaret Clitherow acted in good conscience. Good humor is not destructive. I wonder if there are jokes in heaven— distinguished herself by heroic hospitality Margaret’s reply? That she would pray The stresses of life can also cause us to and if I finally will remember them! and a generous measure of good humor. he had a better conscience in the future. lose our joy. When life’s tragedies hit us The wife of a butcher in the Shambles St. Margaret Clitherow witnessed her hard, we can be really humorless for (Oblate Father John W. Crossin is the district of York, England, Margaret convert- faith with her life on March 25, 1586. months or even years while coping with executive director of the Washington ed to Catholicism and is described as both our loss. But as the dark clouds lift, we can Theological Consortium. His latest book is devout and witty. (Stan Konieczny is the director of commu- begin to see the light. Walking in Virtue: Moral Decisions and When the Catholic Church in nications for the Adorers of the Blood of Humor is a barometer of our inner Spiritual Growth in Daily Life, published England went underground due to state Christ in Ruma, Ill.) † health. One sign of our recovery is the by Paulist Press.) † Discussion Point Humor reminds us to enjoy life

This Week’s Question where it was. I told him it was out of state.” (Dee Piper, Davenport, Iowa) Tell of a time when humor helped turn things around in your home. “I spend time with troubled kids. At a recent meeting, one youth with a rather bad attitude said that his older “I work at the cathedral, and my daughter, who is now brother guided all of his actions. Another member of almost 3, has always been here with me. Recently, our group asked him, ‘If your brother told you to put before dinner, she said, ‘In the name of Father Cullen, your head in the toilet, would you do it?’ Everybody the Son and the Holy Spirit.’ When our pastor heard gasped, but it turned things around, and the boy started this, he said that he had been promoted to the Trinity.” smiling more.” (Idalia Willbanks, Milpitas, Calif.) (Krista Rataj, Birmingham, Ala.) Lend Us Your Voice “Our grandson, Casey, was going through a difficult An upcoming edition asks: What virtue is most needed phase when he was about 8. He thought everything in the places where people work? about himself was ugly. He calmed down when I told To respond for possible publication, write to Faith him nobody in the family was ugly, because if they Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. were they’d be sent to the ugly farm. He asked me 20017-1100. † CNS photo Page 24 The Criterion Friday, October 29, 1999 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogeler Miester Vatican II: Pope John convenes the council Learning about

(Second in a series) passing over him when he could have When he opened the council on Oct. U.S. Catholic made him a cardinal. There was talk prior 11, 1962, he made it clear what he did Of the nine popes who have lived in to the conclave that perhaps the cardinals have in mind. He said, “Authentic doc- heritage in This the 20th century, I think it’s safe to say would elect Montini even though he trine has to be studied and expounded in that John XXIII— wasn’t a cardinal, but that didn’t fly with the light of the research methods and the “Good Pope John”— the older cardinals. language of modern thought. For the sub- Train Is Bound was the most beloved. So the conclave elected Cardinal stance of the ancient deposit of faith is This delightful and Roncalli, who became Pope John XXIII one thing, and the way it is presented is for Glory often funny man was Oct. 28, 1958, a month short of his 77th another.” This was pure modernism, pope for less than birthday. If the cardinals thought they exactly what Pope Pius X condemned in While on a train in Toronto, my hus- five years, but he were electing a caretaker pope, he didn’t. 1907! band and I witnessed a man standing on changed forever peo- Only two days after his election he Having called the council and after a briefcase, preach- ple’s concepts of the remarked that the Church needed a coun- laying out the ground rules, John XXIII ing the Gospel. pope. He also cil that would bring the Church into the was content to let the council proceed Obviously, he was changed the Catholic 20th century. Then, three months later, without his constant intervention. He was part of the local Church with his decision to convene the he formally announced to the Roman convinced that the Holy Spirit would scene, for commuters Second Vatican Council and by opening Curia that he had decided to convene an guide the participants. nonchalantly the Church to the modern world. ecumenical council. He said that the idea At times, it was a battle between accepted him. I Angelo Roncalli (John XXIII’s family of a council was an inspiration from the members of the Roman Curia and the thought this experi- name) wasn’t supposed to be pope, and Holy Spirit. other bishops. Curial cardinals tried to ence unique until I the conclave that elected him considered Having called the council, Pope John gain control of the 10 commissions by met Wilma Rugh him to be an “interim,” or caretaker, pope. turned the task of preparing for it over to selecting the commissions’ chairmen. Taylor and her hus- The man many of the cardinals wanted to 10 commissions dominated by cardinals They failed in that when Cardinal Achille band, Norman Thomas Taylor, of be pope was Archbishop Giovanni in the Roman Curia. Not surprisingly, Lienart of France suggested that the bish- Morristown, who are experts on the reli- Montini, a man of proved abilities who the first drafts of documents prepared by ops be allowed to elect the chairmen. gious background in railroading. had served as Pope Pius XII’s right-hand the commissions were basic summaries Those elected represented the bishops The Taylors researched and wrote a man. But Pius, for whatever reasons, made of then-current theology. But this wasn’t from various parts of the world. Change book that features the spiritual and phys- certain that Montini didn’t succeed him by what Pope John had in mind. was already beginning to take place. † ical life of a railroad past I didn’t know—the half-century between the The Good Steward/ 1890s and the 1930s. They capture this Dan Conway past, including the many Catholic influ- ences, in their recently released work, This Train Is Bound for Glory: The Giving back to the Lord with increase Story of America’s Chapel Cars (Judson Press, $45). My husband, Paul, and I are According to the book of Genesis, ineering.” Stewardship calls us to a more are producers, entrepreneurs and devel- currently immersed in it. God’s command to the first woman and reverent care for our earthly habitat. As St. opers. They cultivate the soil, nurture and It didn’t surprise me that Paul knew a man was, “to be fruit- Francis of Assisi so vividly reminded us, protect the delicate seedlings, and gather little about railroad chapel cars, because ful and multiply.” The we are sisters and brothers to all living in a rich harvest—returning to God “the railroading is in his blood. His steam Old Testament also things (birds and beasts, sun and moon, first fruits” of their labor. engineer grandfather introduced him to tells us that the loving wind and water, even the soil we cultivate Modern life sometimes makes it diffi- trains early; he’s a well-read, well-trav- God who made and the stones cult to exercise our eled railroad buff; and he’s a volunteer heaven and earth gave under our feet). We stewardship responsi- with the Indiana Transportation humanity (the most have dominion over ‘ ... we are stewards of bilities with “reverent Museum. He and I are now tracking new complex of all his the whole of cre- all God’s creation who care.” It is too easy in historical territory by spending hours creatures) dominion ation in order to act our culture to neglect with the rich text and the fascinating over the earth and all in God’s place as will be held account- or abuse our physical photographs in the Taylor book. We mar- that it contains—ani- loving and life-giv- able for how well we environment (the air vel at the authors’ dedication to this mal, vegetable, and mineral. ing guardians of all we breathe, the water exhaustive study, as well as to their God’s decision to entrust all of his cre- that we have been have nurtured, devel- we drink, the plants Christian faith. ative handiwork to us can be seen as the given. oped and shared the and animals who On the back of the book’s cover jacket fundamental source of our stewardship Good stewards precious gifts entrusted cohabit with us). The is one of many photographs reflecting responsibility. We are not “masters of the take care of, and challenge of steward- Catholic involvement: the chapel car universe.” (Such arrogance flies in the share, the gifts they to our care.’ ship is to never lose named St. Peter, owned by the Catholic face of the simple truth about who we are have received from sight of who we are Extension Society. Others were and where we fit in the grand scheme of a good and gra- and what we are called St. Anthony and St. Paul. Entire chapters things.) Instead, we are stewards of all cious God. But stewardship is not a pas- to do as guardians of God’s creation and are devoted to them, but other unnamed God’s creation who will be held account- sive virtue. Good stewards also develop developers of his earthly garden. cars are documented, too, such as a con- able for how well we have nurtured, the gifts they have received from the verted baggage car used for the Notre developed and shared the precious gifts Creator. In fact, like the faithful stewards (Dan Conway is a writer, teacher and Dame football team and guests to cele- entrusted to our care. in the parables of Jesus, they multiply consultant who specializes in the integra- brate Mass. Many Indiana cities were To have dominion over all God’s cre- their gifts and talents and give them back tion of stewardship principles with the involved. ation does not mean that we can be “dom- to God “with increase.” Good stewards practice of professional fund raising.) † Inspiration for U.S. “moving chapels” came from similar cars operated by the Cornucopia/ Russian Orthodox Church. They carried Cynthia Dewes the sacraments to the thousands who lived and worked along the route of the Trans-Caspian and Trans-Siberian rail- We have a Saint for every season roads. One of the earliest moving chapels was in Ireland, where the faith- We say that St. Thomas More was a who feel like average bodies in the pews, enced all of us, Christian or not, to come ful walked miles for Mass. Another was “man for all seasons.” Well, aren’t they plugging along doing the best we can. closer to God by her prayerful, charitable Pope Pius IX’s “chapel on wheels.” all? The saints, I It’s wonderful to have a mentor as ordi- presence in the world. And Dorothy Day, Besides Baptist, Catholic and mean. nary as we are, rewarded for “ordinary” in her writings and by example, con- Episcopalian Churches, people of We humans are all goodness in such an extraordinary way. stantly models for us a literal adherence diverse religions from both sides of the different. Each of us We may turn to St. Ignatius Loyola, to Christ’s social Gospel. pulpit are represented in This Train is has a different person- founder of the Jesuits and probably the And what of our saintly grandmothers Bound for Glory. The Baptist authors ality, a different opin- original “soldier of Christ,” as candidates and dads and even children who may dedicate the book to all who “helped ion about whatever. for confirmation used to be called. He have preceded us in death? Surely they bring the message of God’s love and But no matter who we continues to inspire us to stand up for the are available for us to talk to in prayer, to faithfulness to hundreds of little towns are or what we need in Lord and his work on earth. take for spiritual examples, or to look to along America’s railways. ...” the way of spiritual St. James the Greater may be popular as incentives for hope in eternal life. support, there’s a saint with those of us with bad tempers. His I like to think that the Catholic Church (This Train Is Bound for Glory: The available for us to relate to, a saint whose was so fierce that he had to struggle to incorporates (apt pun there) all the truths Story of America’s Chapel Cars is avail- example we can follow, a saint to whom keep it in check. He even was known as a we find in other religions. There’s the able at major book stores, www.ama- we can pray with confidence. “Son of Thunder.” mysticism of Buddhism, the scriptural zon.com, or by calling Judson Press at St. Francis of Assisi probably appeals St. Benedict teaches us the holiness integrity of Protestantism, the social 800-458-3766. The Taylors will be sign- to all of us, but particularly to animal inherent in work, prayer and hospitality. imperative of Quaker beliefs. ing copies of their book on Saturday, lovers and those who feel a closeness to And St. Paul’s untiring evangelism fires And I also think that the saints form a Oct. 30, at B. Dalton at Washington our natural world. He seems to represent our enthusiasm to do the same. And cer- mosaic which, when it’s finished and all Square Mall in Indianapolis from the spiritual wealth of the poor, and the tainly let’s not forget the “Queen of all the saints have “marched in,” will display 1 p.m.–3 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 13, serenity that becomes possible when saints,” Blessed Mary, who was the first the dazzling image of God. On this Feast from 1 p.m.–4 p.m. at Grover Museum we’re in sync with God and all our fellow to say “Yes” to our Lord and present the of All Saints, let’s pray to be in that pic- in Shelbyville.) creatures. standard to which we all aspire. ture. St. Thérèse of Lisieux is what she There are modern saints also who (Shirley Vogler Meister, a regular colum- claimed to be, a saint of the “little way,” merit our affection, including some (Cynthia Dewes is a member of St. Paul nist for The Criterion and a member of doing little things with great love for who’ve not yet been officially identified. the Apostle Parish in Greencastle and a Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, God. This certainly appeals to most of us Mother Teresa of Calcutta certainly influ- regular columnist for The Criterion.) † is a noted author and poet.) † The Criterion Friday, October 29, 1999 Page 25

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Nov. 1 Thursday, Nov. 4 Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999 All Saints Charles Borromeo, bishop Revelation 7:2–4, 9–14 Romans 14:7–12 • Malachi 1:14b–2:2b, 8–10 that the words Paul speaks are the words Psalm 24:1–4ab, 5–6 Psalm 27:1, 4, 13–14 of the Gospel and therefore from God. • 1 Thessalonians 2:7b–9 1 John 3:1–3 Luke 15:1–10 • Matthew 23:1–12 St. Matthew’s Gospel supplies the last reading this weekend. Matthew 5:1–12a To set the stage, the life of God’s peo- Friday, Nov. 5 The prophecy of Malachi provides this ple was in considerable turmoil in the first Tuesday, Nov. 2 Romans 15:14–21 weekend with its first reading. third of the first century A.D. The Roman The Commemoration of Psalm 98:1–4 The prophets lived occupation of the land literally and sym- over a considerable bolically overshadowed everything. Pious All the Faithful Departed Luke 16:1–8 period of time. They Jews believed that their sins had brought (All Souls) faced many different this calamity upon themselves and upon Daniel 12:1–3 Saturday, Nov. 6 situations. They came their society. Psalm 23:1–6 Romans 16:3–9, 16, 22–27 from quite diverse Quite likely, many turned away from Romans 6:3–9 Psalm 145:2–5, 10–11 backgrounds. God, in cynicism questioning the good- or Romans 6:3–4, 8–9 Luke 16:9–15 Nevertheless, they all ness and power of God. shared an intense The scribes were those who kept John 6:37–40 recognition of, and records and transmitted messages. They Sunday, Nov. 7 love for, God. In this studied the Scriptures since the Scriptures Wednesday, Nov. 3 Thirty-second Sunday in great sense of God, and indeed of them- were the basis of all law. As such, they Martin de Porres, religious Ordinary Time selves in relationship with God, they were experts in religion. Romans 13:8–10 Wisdom 6:12–16 stood on common ground. So, Isaiah, The Pharisees belonged to a group, a Amos, Jeremiah and Malachi had much in sect, in which an exact observance of the Psalm 112:1–2, 4–5, 9 Psalm 63:2–8 common. law was the only option. By such an Luke 14:25–33 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 Malachi’s great faith in the One God of exact observance, the Pharisees hoped or 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 Israel literally gleams in this weekend’s the faithfulness of the people could be Matthew 25:1–13 reading. As often was the case, the restored and confirmed, and therefore prophet wrote the words of God in the the awful foreign domination would first person, to underscore the fact that come to an end. God spoke through the prophets. Jesus admitted the sinfulness of the Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen In this reading, God is the great king, times, but the Lord insisted that mere out- the lord of all. All nations are subject to ward actions were not enough. Only the the divine power and will. Anyone who true purpose of the heart sufficed, only ignores the greatness and goodness of such a motive was authentic. God risks peril. What kind of carpenter It is not as if God is vengeful. To the Reflection contrary, God is merciful, forever loving, The Liturgy of the Word this weekend always forgiving and always redeeming. furnishes us with a powerful and profound was Jesus? Rather, humans who desert God, who lesson. It is that humans bring hardship defy God, upset the order that God has and heartbreak upon themselves by their . Why is Jesus erroneously portrayed some of his conversations with people of planned. It is an order in which people are own sinfulness. The plan of God is that Qas a carpenter, when, according to the other language traditions in the Gospels. at peace and in union with God, where the peace, order and justice will prevail. Gospels he was a tek- When he eventually gathered his Twelve, tranquillity that proceeds from true devo- The ancient Jews had a strong sense ton a skilled craftsman not far from Sepphoris, two of them, Phillip tion thrives. of this fact. They bemoaned such disas- who worked with all and Andrew, had Greek names and appar- As has been the case for several weeks, ters in their own midst as the exploita- kinds of metal, stone, ently Greek backgrounds. the First Epistle to the Thessalonians is tion and occupation of the Romans in etc.? One translation Whatever may have been the specific the source of the second reading. On the the land, but they knew that their own calls him a ``smith.’’ occupation of Jesus, your question opens up past two weekends, Paul has compli- impious actions had brought the problem Wasn’t he more than a some fascinating insights about the first mented the Christian Thessalonians for into their lives. carpenter? (Illinois) three decades of his life, and about the set- their faith. He repeats this compliment in However, Jesus counsels, true devotion ting of his teachings and actions afterward. this weekend’s reading. to God does not manifest itself simply in . Jesus is called a He recognizes that the Christians of words or gestures. It is in the genuine ded- Acarpenter only I am a Ukrainian Catholic. Your recent Thessalonica have accepted the word ication of the heart to God and to God’s once in the Gospels, in Mark 6:3. Matthew Qcolumn on receiving the Holy preached by Paul, not to give tribute to law. When this spirit of fidelity drives dis- (13:55) describes him as “the carpenter’s Mysteries (sacraments) in Eastern Churches Paul, or because Paul himself necessarily ciples of the Lord, when God’s law truly son.” In both places the Greek term tekton was, I believe, misleading. is so convincing, but because they know reigns, then all will be well. † is used. As you suggest, behind this word Catholics of all rites, Latin or otherwise, there apparently lies some interesting infor- are allowed and encouraged to receive the mation about our Lord’s early life. Holy Gifts in each other’s Churches. My Journey to God The word tekton may be translated as If we are in full communion, there is simply carpenter. But its meaning can be absolutely no impediment to attending litur- much larger, to include one whose skills gies, receiving the sacraments and fulfilling extend to a variety of hard building materi- Sunday and holy day obligations with each als, even to what we would call a general other. (Pennsylvania) An Autumn Prayer contractor. In the circumstances of the early life of You are right, of course. Whatever As autumn unfolds around us, we dis- Jesus, it is quite possible, perhaps even Aconcerns and limitations exist for par- cover how each leaf is delicately unique. likely, that his and his father’s skills were ticipating in the liturgies and sacraments of As it prepares for the precise broader than working solely with wood. Eastern Churches apply only to the moment of departure from the tree, the Nazareth was a tiny village, but it was Orthodox Churches, those who are not in leaf’s tissue absorbs warm colors. within sight of the huge city of Sepphoris. communion with the bishop of Rome. Some change colors slowly and unfurl The largest city in Palestine outside of Participation in the liturgies and “Holy through the wind’s gentle breath. Jerusalem, Sepphoris was destroyed by mil- Gifts” (a phrase, commonly used in the Others drop quickly. The ripeness itary action around the time of the birth of Eastern Churches for the sacraments) of reflects its maturity and completion in Jesus. During nearly the whole time of his Churches united with the Roman pontiff is, this cycle of life. life in Nazareth, the city was under recon- as you say, not only permitted but strongly In his leaves, God’s creative hand struction. Its new homes, business struc- encouraged, so that the special charisma of draws for us a presence of awe and tures and government buildings would have each Church might be better known. beauty. Through their individuality, we helped provide years of work for artisans Thanks to you and others who wrote for share a mutual pleasure. like Joseph and Jesus. this clarification. Each one of us brings a unique qual- This also tells us that while the Holy

ity and gift to this season. We grow CNS photo Family was not rich, they were not among What is a Catholic to do with a chain and change in distinct rhythms to com- the destitute poor, such as the workers on Qletter that promises good luck if I send plement his completion in our individ- May we pray for the Holy Spirit to the land and social outcasts who attracted copies to friends or bad luck if I throw it uality. We are as assorted as the leaves descend his grace upon our hearts so the special attention and compassion of away? (Illinois) upon the tree. that our words are his words. We pray Jesus later on. Skilled workers like carpen- May we recognize God in one that our actions reflect his teachings and ters even had some standing in the syna- I can’t imagine why anyone, Catholic another and always be grateful for his our voices reach the ears of his little gogue. Aor not, would send such a letter. wisdom of creation and its significance ones entrusted in our care. Sepphoris, as most other large cities of Most chain letters, even though they are in our humanness. Let us take our gifts Amen. the time, primarily reflected Greek culture nearly always 100 percent superstitious, at to the children who look to us for and language. Any people doing business least make a pass at something that sounds strength and guidance. By Vicki L. Young there would need to know at least some religious. Throw such letters away. Greek and possibly some Latin. (Vicki Young is a member of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg. Young serves Thus, while his native language was cer- (Send questions for this column to Father St. Malachy as a coordinator of religious education.) tainly Aramaic, Jesus would have been at John Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, Ill. 61651, least partly bilingual, which would explain or e-mail to [email protected].) † Page 26 The Criterion Friday, October 29, 1999

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Terre Haute. Eucharistic ado- care available. Information: of Central Indiana, Mass and The Active List, continued from page 26 ration, after 9 a.m. Mass–5 317-236-1586. healing service, 7 p.m. p.m.; rosary, noon. Tridentine Mass, 10 a.m. Indianapolis. Adoration of the ◆ ◆ ◆ Third Wednesdays Third Saturdays Monthly St. Jude Church, 5353 ◆ ◆ ◆ Blessed Sacrament, St. Mary Church, New Albany. St. Andrew Church, 4052 E. McFarland Rd., St. Anthony of Padua Church, 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Mass. Eucharistic adoration, reconcil- 38th St., Indianapolis. Mass for First Sundays Indianapolis. Rosary, 6:15 Clarksville. “Be Not Afraid” ◆ ◆ ◆ iation, after 9 p.m. Mass–mid- Life by archdiocesan Office of St. Paul Church, Sellersburg. p.m. Information: 783-1445. holy hour, 6 p.m. St. Mary Church, New Albany. night. Pro-Life Activities, 8:30 a.m.; Prayer group, 7 p.m.–8:15 p.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ walk to Clinic for Women, 2951 ◆ ◆ ◆ Shepherds of Christ prayer for Information: 812-246-4555. Christ the King Church, 1827 Christ the King Church, 1827 Archbishop O’Meara Catholic E. 38th St., rosary; return to lay, religious vocations, 7 p.m.. Center, Indianapolis. Catholic Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., ◆ ◆ ◆ First Mondays Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., church for Benediction. Indianapolis. Exposition of Widowed Organization, Indianapolis. Exposition of St. Patrick Church, Shelby St., Archbishop O’Meara Catholic the Blessed Sacrament, the Blessed Sacrament after 7 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Information: Bingos Salem. Prayer service, 7 p.m. Center, Indianapolis. Guardian 317-784-1102. 7:30 p.m.–9 p.m.; rosary for ◆ ◆ ◆ 7:15 a.m. Mass–5:30 p.m. (Indianapolis, unless stated) Angel Guild board meeting, Benediction and Communion ◆ ◆ ◆ TUESDAYS: K of C Council world peace, 8 p.m. St. Malachy Church, 9:30 a.m. service. Holy Family Parish, 437, 1305 N. Delaware, 11 a.m.; ◆ ◆ ◆ Brownsburg. Liturgy of the Oldenburg. Support group for St. Michael Parish, 3354 W. St. Anthony Church, 379 N. Hours, 7 p.m. Information: First Tuesdays Warman, Indianapolis. Rosary First Saturdays the widowed, 7 p.m. 30th St., 6 p.m.; Msgr. Sheridan 317-852-3195. Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. Information: 812-934-2524. K of C Council 6138, Johnson and Benediction for vocations, ◆ ◆ ◆ St. Nicholas Church, Sunman. 30th St., Indianapolis. Mass, praise and worship, ◆ ◆ ◆ Co., 6:15 p.m.; St. Pius X K of 2 p.m. Christ the King Chapel, 1827 Confession, 6:45 p.m.; 8 a.m.; then SACRED gather- Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, C Council 3433, 2100 E. 71st Mondays Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Benediction of the Blessed ing in the school. 435 Troy Ave., Indianapolis. St., 6 p.m.; Our Lady of Fatima Indianapolis. Marian prayers Sacrament, 7:30 p.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ Mass, 2 p.m. K of C, 1040 N. Post Rd., Our Lady of the Greenwood for priests, 5:30 a.m.–6:30 a.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., Little Flower Chapel, 13th and 9 a.m.–noon. WEDNESDAY: St. Joseph Church, 2605 Third Thursdays Greenwood. Prayer group, Bosart, Indianapolis. St. Anthony Parish, 379 Warman Fridays St. Joe Rd. W., Sellersburg. 7:30 p.m. Apostolate of Fatima holy Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum Ave., 6:30 p.m.; St. Roch St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. Holy hour for religious voca- hour, 2 p.m. Chapel, 9001 Haverstick Rd., School, 3603 S. Meridian, Tuesdays Main St., Plainfield. Adoration tions, Benediction and exposi- ◆ ◆ ◆ Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. 6 p.m. THURSDAY: K of C of the Blessed Sacrament, tion of Blessed Sacrament after St. Joseph Church, 2605 Our Lady of the Greenwood Council 437, 1305 N. Delaware, 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Mass. Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Third Fridays 5:45 p.m.; Holy Family K of C, St. Joe Rd. W., Sellersburg. ◆ ◆ ◆ Shepherds of Christ rosary, Greenwood. Devotions and Blessed Sacrament Chapel, SS. American Legion Post 500, St. Lawrence Chapel, First Fridays prayers after 7 p.m. Mass. sacrament of reconciliation, Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1926 Georgetown Rd., ◆ ◆ ◆ Indianapolis. Adoration of the Holy Guardian Angels Church, after 8 a.m. Mass. Indianapolis. Mass for Civitas 6:30 p.m.; FRIDAY: Blessed Sacrament, 7 a.m.– Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th 405 U.S. 52, Cedar Grove. ◆ ◆ ◆ Dei, Catholic business group, St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 5:30 p.m. Benediction and St., Beech Grove. Prayer Eucharistic adoration after Holy Angels Church, 28th and 6:30 a.m.; Indianapolis Athletic 16th St., 6:30 p.m.; Holy Name group, 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Mass. 8 a.m. Mass–5 p.m. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sts., Club, breakfast, talk, 7:15 Parish, 89 N. 17th St., Beech ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Indianapolis. Exposition of a.m.–8:30 a.m., $20. Grove, 5:30 p.m. SATURDAY: Wednesdays Affiliated Women’s Services, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, the Blessed Sacrament, Information: Shawn Conway, K of C Council 437, 1305 N. Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. Inc., 2215 Distributors Dr., 5333 E. Washington St., 11 a.m.–noon. 317-264-9400, ext. 35; or Delaware, 4:30 p.m. SUNDAY: 30th St. (behind St. Michael Indianapolis. Pro-life rosary, Indianapolis. Adoration, ◆ ◆ ◆ David Gorsage, 317-875-8281. St. Ambrose Parish, Seymour, ◆ ◆ ◆ Church), Indianapolis. Marian 10 a.m. prayer service, 7 p.m. St. Mary Church, New Albany. 4 p.m.; Cardinal Ritter High prayers for priests, ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Eucharistic adoration and con- St. Francis Hall Chapel, School, 3360 W. 30th St., 3 p.m.–4 p.m. Information: St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. fessions, after 9 p.m. Mass. Marian College, 3200 Cold 6 p.m.; Msgr. Sheridan K of C 317-271-8016. St. Joe Rd. W., Sellersburg. Joe Rd. W., Sellersburg. Spring Rd., Indianapolis. Council 6138, Johnson Co. ◆ ◆ ◆ Eucharistic adoration, one hour Eucharistic adoration after Second Mondays Catholic Charismatic Renewal (first Sundays). Our Lady of the Greenwood after 8 a.m. Mass. 8 a.m. Mass–noon. Church at Mount St. Francis. Chapel, 335 S. 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Paper Call us now for a brochure or visit us on the web. 317-545-7681 www.archindy.org/fatima Page 28 The Criterion Friday, October 29, 1999 Riverboat captain charts new course as Sister of St. Joseph CINCINNATI (CNS)—Sister of During the week’s festivities, media St. Joseph Joy Manthey says she always flocked to The Colonel seeking interviews knew she would follow her heart’s call for and photographs with its pilot, who came a religious vocation someday. to be known as “Sister Captain.” But the New Orleans resident says she In the interview with The Catholic put off the commitment as long as possi- Telegraph, Sister Joy said that part of the ble, waiting for her “fax” from God while deal for her trip was to raise money for the she pursued her dream of being a riverboat Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille. The captain. cruise on The Colonel, which sailed at It came one day in 1995 when she was nearly full capacity, raised more then a crew member on an intercoastal fuel $20,000 for the Cincinnati-based congre- barge in the Galveston, Texas, bay area gation. and “the captain almost capsized the boat,” But she also plans to use her river acu- she told The Catholic Telegraph, newspa- men for more than just fund raising. Sister per of the Cincinnati Archdiocese. Joy said she would like to create a special “I said on the spot, ‘OK, God. I won’t ministry for the crew members of the put it off any more. I’m all yours,’ ” Sister “brown-water fleet” of the nation’s inland Joy recalled. waterways, such as the Ohio and She will profess her vows in January Mississippi rivers. with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille, “There already is spiritual work being but this fall she received permission from done for the crew members aboard seago- her superiors to go back to the river to cap- ing ships,” she said. “The Seaman’s tain a 400-passenger excursion boat called Church Institute has ministries in place to The Colonel. With her nephew, Troy, she help those guys. But there’s really nothing piloted the boat, which is registered in in place for the ‘brown-water’ guys, who Galveston, to Cincinnati for the Queen are out 30 days at a time.” Sister of St. Joseph Joy Manthey greets passengers of The Colonel, a riverboat she captained to City’s Tall Stacks 1999 celebration in mid- She said that the crew members on the Cincinnati from its base in Galveston, Texas. Sister Manthey joined the order in 1995 after a career as October. riverboats often miss out on births, bap- a riverboat captain. (CNS photo by Mark Bowen, Catholic Telegraph) The Colonel was one of 19 riverboats tisms and weddings, “so they need the on hand for the festival, celebrating kind of support a new ministry like this Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille, which inmates by having her own special min- Cincinnati’s heritage as one of the nation’s would provide.” has a strong presence in the New Orleans istry based in New Orleans. premier riverboat towns. For five days, the “They need a helping hand or someone area, “because of their special charism. “I have some additional coursework I riverfront was restored to days reminiscent to listen to them,” she said. “And I already There are opportunities to work in unique need to complete, but after that, I’ll be of the 1840s, when the landing was know all of them, so it’s a natural kind of ministries, like Sister Helen Prejean’s ready to start this ministry,” she said. jammed with riverboats plying the Ohio thing that I would be there for them with prison ministry.” Officials from the Seaman’s Church River with cargoes of food, fuel and pas- this kind of ministry.” Sister Joy said she wanted to emulate Institute also have agreed to work with sengers. Sister Joy said she chose to join the Sister Helen’s work with death-row her. † Future of health care discussed at Georgetown University WASHINGTON (CNS)—Getting the This was a recurring theme in a care system—where millions of unin- little government-provided health care U.S. public to accept moral responsibil- bioethics discussion at Georgetown sured people go without all but the most exists will be taken away under the ity for health care for all will mean University in Washington Oct. 19 as a critical emergency care. argument: See, they get care from the changing perceptions, understandings panel considered the moral and political Other themes touched on during the charities.” and expectations. implications of changing the U.S. health colloquium at the Center for Clinical Sharon Daly, vice president for social Bioethics at the Jesuit-run school were: policy of Catholic Charities USA, said • Perceptions: Upper- and middle-class advocates for a national health care sys- Americans with employer-paid health tem made a major mistake during insurance have no sense of a societal attempts to pass a program proposed by You are cordially invited . . . obligation to provide medical care for President Clinton in 1993–94. everyone. “We allowed the conversation to be to attend the • Understanding: The Catholic Church as about the details of funding, of choosing an institution has been consistent in sup- physicians, of types of plans,” Daly said. porting adequate medical care as a Instead, groups like Catholic Charities Bishop Chatard High School human right. Yet, among the general and the U.S. Catholic Conference public and Catholics in the pews, the should have emphasized the millions of message seems to get lost in the shadow Americans without adequate health care. of Church opposition to abortion. As a result, few Americans grasp the • Expectations: The current approach to serious consequences of the lack of rou- OPEN HOUSE medical care for the poor—leaving it to tine care and treatment for chronic prob- charities to provide, or for doctors to pro- lems, Daly said. vide as volunteers—ignores the real jus- Hearing aids, asthma treatments, PRESENTATION tice issue: that the whole society has an medical attention to hypertension or diet obligation to provide care for its weakest problems—those are the types of care members. that people without medical insurance Monika Hellwig, executive director of miss because they simply can’t afford Sunday, November 7, 1999 the Association of Catholic Colleges and them and because they’re not broadly Universities, said getting the public to available the way emergency treatment support a change will take raising their is, Daly explained. 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. hope that the current health care system Edelman said it was an “ironic effect” should and can be better. of the 1996 changes in welfare laws that Main presentation at 11:30 a.m. Another panelist, Georgetown law funding cuts led the people most hurt by professor Peter Edelman, observed that the cuts to start speaking out to state Guided tours will follow presentation. during the civil rights battles of the legislatures and to Congress, which have 1960s, there was a greater public under- responded by reinstating some of the standing that “justice” meant the right to money. the same benefits of society for every- Hellwig noted that while organiza- one. tions such as the U.S. Catholic “But we seem to have lost that,” he Conference, Catholic Charities USA and Education said, noting that the earnings of the rich- the various Catholic medical organiza- est 1 percent of the population now tions are strong advocates of a more equal the earnings of the bottom 38 per- inclusive health care system, those in faith cent. Just 20 years ago, the ratio was voices seem to be ignored by policy that the richest 1 percent earned as much makers and legislators. as the poorest 20 percent. “One of the main obstacles within the “This raises serious moral questions,” Catholic Church and for the bishops is for life! Edelman said. “How can a country that one-issue voting that only looks at abor- purports to be egalitarian support that?” tion,” Hellwig said. Whether justified or Sister Carol Taylor, a Sister of the not, the Church’s interest in health care is Holy Family of Nazareth and director of often seen as only relating to abortion. Bishop Chatard High School the clinical bioethics center, said she is For instance, she said, politicians who alarmed that medical students don’t sometimes vote to support legalized abor- 5885 North Crittenden understand how many people lack tion, but also back immigrants’ rights, a access to care. higher minimum wage, health care for the Indianapolis, Indiana 46220 “They think it’s not a problem,” she poor and other justice issues the Church said, “because they don’t see the people emphasizes find themselves castigated for (317) 251-1451 who aren’t there (in their hospitals).” the abortion vote, yet are not supported A physician who attended the collo- for making the “right” choice on other quium said there’s a danger that what justice issues. † The Criterion Friday, October 29, 1999 Page 29

roots. Archbishop Raphael Ndingi Mwana’a Nzeki of Georgia since 1994. Within 10 days of the pontiff’s depar- Nairobi said in a mid-October interview, “There is only ture, Father Szulczynski said, the first of up to 50 nightly NewsNews briefsbriefs one constitutional review process—the people-driven one” homeless guests will start using the facility. and promised that the Church “will take the process as far U.S. as we can go.” Church leaders congratulate new Indonesian president Pope meets with Russian foreign U.N. dues from U.S. shouldn’t minister, urges peace in Chechnya JAKARTA, Indonesia (CNS)—Indonesian Catholic fund abortions overseas Church leaders congratulated President Abdurrahman VATICAN CITY (CNS)—As Russia’s military contin- Wahid on his election as the country’s new president. The WASHINGTON (CNS)—U.S. foreign aid for fiscal ued its artillery and bombing attacks on towns in Chechnya, Indonesian bishops’ conference sent a congratulatory mes- 2000–2001 should include payment of back dues to the Pope John Paul II expressed his hopes for a speedy peace. sage to Wahid at his residence hours after parliament United Nations, but no funds for organizations that violate The pope and Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov met on elected him president on Oct. 20, reported UCA News, an foreign countries’ abortion laws, according to the head of Oct. 25 at the Vatican as Russia continued an almost Asian church news agency based in Thailand. the U.S. bishops’ International Policy Committee. month-long campaign in Chechnya, claiming that Islamic Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick of Newark, N.J., terrorists from the breakaway republic were responsible for In greeting to pope, the Chinese made the comment in a letter to the House-Senate confer- a series of bombings earlier in Moscow. A Vatican state- ence committee working to resolve differences in the ment said, “The hope that a rapid political solution to the underground Church calls for unity Foreign Relations Authorization Act for the next two conflict in Chechnya would be reached” was expressed dur- VATICAN CITY (CNS)—China’s underground Catholic years. The archbishop expressed support for Senate lan- ing the pope’s meeting with Ivanov. community congratulated Pope John Paul II on the start of guage authorizing $926 million over the next three years his 22nd year as pope, and issued a strong call for reconcil- for payment of arrears to the United Nations. Caritas emerges as key player iation and unity among Church leaders in the nation. The group also pledged prayers, Masses and rosaries so that the U.S. bishops to vote on adult in fighting Georgia’s poverty pope would have the health and energy to lead the Church faith formation, review Church art TBILISI, Georgia (CNS)—When Pope John Paul II into the third millennium. The message was published on visits Georgia in early November, he will be traveling to Oct. 20 by Fides, the Vatican missionary news agency. WASHINGTON (CNS)—The U.S. Catholic bishops one of the poorest countries of the former Soviet Union. Fides said it was sent by Bishop Joseph Fan Zhongliang of will vote on a pastoral plan for adult faith formation dur- Caritas officials say that during his Nov. 8–9 visit, the Shanghai, along with the faithful and priests of eight other ing their meeting in Washington on Nov. 15–18. The pope will sleep in a Caritas-constructed homeless shelter, dioceses and Church jurisdictions in China. 133-page document, titled “Our Hearts Were Burning Tbilisi’s first such facility. “The first person to live there Within Us,” stresses ongoing formation to help adult will be the Holy Father,” said Father Witold Szulczynski, (These news briefs were compiled by Catholic News Catholics make their faith stronger and more mature. 43, a Salesian priest from Poland who has directed Caritas Service.) † The bishops also will consider a proposed document on Church art and architecture which offers guidelines on construction of new churches and the renovation of existing ones. Titled “Domus Dei,” Latin for “House of God,” it would be the first comprehensive statement on the subject by the full body of U.S. bishops since the Second Vatican Council. Bishops address the aging phenomenon in draft pastoral WASHINGTON (CNS)—In a draft document on aging, the U.S. Catholic bishops “affirm and challenge older people,” and urge all Catholics, especially at the parish level, to do the same. “Aging demands the atten- tion of the entire Church,” the bishops say in “Blessings of Age,” a proposed pastoral message on growing older within the faith community. “How the faith community relates to its older members—recognizing their presence, encouraging their contributions, responding to their needs and providing appropriate opportunities for spiri- tual growth—is a sign of the community’s spiritual health and maturity.” Bills to reverse Medicare cuts are ‘only a first step,’ CHA says WASHINGTON (CNS)—Legislation recently approved by Senate and House committees is “only a first step” The Flynn Family toward fixing the Medicare crisis caused by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, according to the Catholic Health Nancy and Jack Flynn’s family - A continuing Catholic tradition of eleven graduates from Cathedral Association (CHA). In an Oct. 22 statement, the CHA High School since 1940: Jack Flynn ‘40, Nancy Flynn SAA ‘40, Mike Flynn ‘63, John Flynn ‘70, commended the Senate Finance Committee and House Tom Flynn ‘71, Pat Flynn ‘73, Larry Flynn ‘74, Peggy Flynn McCowan ‘77, Brian Flynn ‘78, Karen Ways and Means Committee for their approval of bills Flynn Jefferson ‘82, Kevin Flynn ‘82, and Marianne Flynn O’Hara ‘84. “that would reverse some of the unintended conse- The luck of the Irish! For Jack Flynn, class of 1940, there was no such thing. Raised during the quences” of the Balanced Budget Act. The bills would Depression on the eastside of Indianapolis, he had to work for everything he had. After graduating from restore between $10.6 billion and $11.4 billion in Cathedral in 1940, he left for Europe to fight in World War II. Upon his return, he married Nancy Scott, a Medicare funding over the next five years. graduate of St. Agnes Academy and started a family that quickly blossomed into fourteen children, eleven of whom attended Cathedral High School. WORLD Jack and Nancy believed in hard work, discipline, sacrifice, and faith. They imparted to each of their children a strong, moral character that has allowed each of them to succeed in life. Cathedral was a part Pope offers prayers for success of that foundation. It still is. Two of Jack and Nancy’s eighteen grandchildren are current sophomores of Colombian peace talks this year, and many are involved in the school as alumni. VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope John Paul II offered Cathedral, like the Flynns, is a family that continues to grow. Each generation adds a new dimension prayers for the success of negotiations between the while still retaining a bit of those who came before. Colombian government and a rebel group. At the end of his Oct. 24 midday Angelus address, the pope greeted Colombians living in Rome who symbolically joined an “Tradition and Values for a Lifetime” estimated 9 million people participating in marches for peace in 36 Colombian cities. The marchers called for an end to confrontations between the government and the OPEN HOUSE Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, which have November 18, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. led to the deaths of some 35,000 people over three decades. PLACEMENT TEST DATES Saturday, November 6, 1999 – 8:15-11:45 a.m. Kenyan religious leaders press Saturday, December 11, 1999 – 8:15-11:45 a.m. for ‘people-driven’ reforms Saturday, January 8, 2000 – 8:15-11:45 a.m. NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS)—Catholic and Muslim lead- For further information, please contact Diane Szymanski, ers in Kenya reiterated concern over the stalled constitu- Director of Admissions, at (317) 542-1481, ext. 360. tional review process and urged the government to allow citizen participation. 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Ronald and Robert Jinks. Grandfather of 15. Great- grandfather of one. JOEST, John Bernard, 67, Rest in peace Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Oct. 22. Husband of Shirley Jean Please submit in writing to FARMER, Thomas Earl, 49, (Siscel) Joest. Father of our office by 10 a.m. Mon. Our Lady of the Greenwood, Jennifer Gibson, Julia Marsh, the week of publication; be Greenwood, Oct. 13. Husband John Jr., Jeffery, Jerry and sure to state date of death. of Billie (Morgan) Farmer. Jason Joest. Brother of Judy Obituaries of archdiocesan Father of Angie and Chris Barnes, Betty Wilhite, Janette priests and religious sisters Farmer. Son of Ray and Anna Reidford, Paul, James, Joe, serving our archdiocese are (Mills) Farmer. Brother of Kevin and Ralph Joest. listed elsewhere in The Ramona and David Farmer. Grandfather of nine. Great- Criterion. Order priests and grandfather of two. FINNERAN, M. Madeline, brothers are included here, 76, Prince of Peace, Madison, JORDAN, Kathryn O., 82, unless they are natives of the Oct. 14. Mother of Maureen St. Mary, Richmond, Oct. 9. archdiocese or have other Galvin, Kathleen Valle, Peggy Mother of Jayne Pinho, Jack, CNS photo from Reuters connections to it. Rice, Patrick Finneran. Sister Jeffrey and Phillip Jordan. BAILEY, Roselyn R. of Kelton Goodwin. Grandmother of 12. Great- Missing children (Krukemeier), 74, Holy Grandmother of 14. Great- grandmother of three. Hundreds of Salvadoran children wear face paint and shirts with question marks at a protest in Name, Beech Grove, Oct. 2. grandmother of eight. KERCHNER, Norman Earl San Salvador to demand government help in searching for hundreds of missing children who Wife of John A. Bailey. FISCHER, Stanley J., 79, St. Patrick, 74, St. Christopher, were taken during the country's civil war. About 100 of more than 520 missing children have Mother of Cindy Klaiber, Indianapolis, Oct. 12. Patricia Brown, Theresa Paul, Tell City, Oct. 9. Father been found living in other countries. Davenport, Frances of Donna McNulty, Sharon KYLE, Maxine R., 90, St. Little, Janet Veeck, Betty Roch, Indianapolis, Oct. 12. Wertenberger, Helen, John, Hall, Maxine Cooper, Minnie Daniel Quimby Jr. Hatfield, Julia Bomalaski, James and David Bailey. Sister Hagedorn, Diann Williams, Grandmother of four. Teresa Lutgring, Jerry and Rhoades and John Jones. Grandmother of four. James, William, John and of Frances Abraham, Fred, LINVILLE, Hildagarde Richard Fischer. Brother of Grandmother of six. Great- David Strange. James, Rich and Don (Herbert), 71, St. John, RICHARD, Margaret E., 84, Randall and Leroy Fischer. grandmother of three. Krukemeier. Grandmother of Osgood, Oct. 18. Mother of St. Mary, New Albany, Oct. TRAGESER, John Peter, 80, Grandfather of 20. Great- three. Cathy Wagnen, Sharon Biddle, QUIGLEY, Ruth Ann, 86, 17. Aunt of several. Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Oct. grandfather of seven. 18. Husband of Pauline T. BATTA, Robert C., 29, St. Gordy, Robert and Roger St. Mary, Richmond, Oct. 11. SCHNEIDER, Betty J., 70, “Pat” (Petrakis) Trageser. Joseph, St. Leon, Oct. 11. Son FRISZ, James Paul “Pat,” Linville. Sister of Myrtle Aunt of several. St. Michael, Brookville, Oct. 68, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Father of Marianne Crouse of Frances Batta. Brother of Barker, Grandmother of 12. QUIMBY, Doreen J., 61, 17. Wife of Louis W. “Butch” Terre Haute, Oct. 16. Husband and Jennifer Hackett. Elaine Walker, Janet, Donna, Great-grandmother of six. Christ the King, Indianapolis, Schneider. Mother of Diana of Sharon Kay Frisz. Father of Martini, Sharon Allen, Cheryl Grandfather of two. Paul, Tony, Joe and Jerry OWENS, Margaret V., 85, Oct. 12. Mother of Elizabeth Anne Baker, Beth Rhodes and Kaiser, Brenda Olson, Pam Batta. Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Oct. VONDERSAAR, Robert T., James Frisz. Brother of Joseph McDowell, Kim Andrews, Wuegler, Mary Elliot, Karen 15. Mother of James Owens. 48, St. Roch, Indianapolis, BREITENBACH, Charles Frisz. Grandfather of seven. Suzanne Thompson and Kate Lucas, Bill and Joe Schneider. Sister of Theresa Wagner. Oct. 21. Father of Kevin and Richard “Dick,” 79, Prince of Gordon. Sister of Eileen Sister of Mary Blades, Ruth Peace, Madison, Oct. 19. GRAF, Catherine P., 98, St. Grandmother of four. Vargus, Marie Magee and Kipp Vondersaar. Brother of Joseph Hill, Sellersburg, Oct. Schneider, Rita Ruf and Henry Mindy Poletz, Keely Jones and Brother of Sally Brown, PORTER, Richard A., 79, 12. Stepmother of Charles and Reuss. Grandmother of 25. Reid Vondersaar. Patricia, Ann and Mary Holy Name, Beech Grove, Donald Graf. Aunt of several. Great-grandmother of six. Breitenbach. Oct. 4. Husband of Mary Jane Providence WATHEN, Mary Alice SCHUBERT, Louis B., 87, HABOUSH, Mary, 87, Christ (Hagist) Porter. Father of (Mellen), 76, St. Roch, BROWN, Mary Helen, 79, Sister Ellen St. Thomas More, Moores- the King, Indianapolis, Oct. Phyllis Brown, Kathy Foltz Indianapolis, Oct. 16. Mother St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, ville, Oct. 18. Husband of 18. Sister of Anna Louise and Richard Porter. Brother of of Mary McCarty, Beth, Oct. 16. Mother of Richard Therese Fawcett Leonarda K. (Grady) Schubert. Carpenter. Roy and Paul Porter. Stephen, Thomas and Richard and James Brown. Sister of Father of Leonette Chapman, Grandfather of three. Step- was 96 Wathen. Sister of Cecelia Charles Young. HANCOCK, G. Michael Lucille “Judy” Lentz, Louise grandfather of four. Stickan. Grandmother of 14. CURRAN, Leo J., 81, Our “Mike,” 58, St. John, Ash, Loretta Hagan, Linda Providence Sister Ellen Great-grandmother of three. Lady of Lourdes, Indianapolis, Enochsburg, Oct. 15. Husband PREVOST, Helene Juliette Therese Fawcett died in Robinson, Lisbeth Simpson, Oct. 13. Brother of Berti Sego, of Marty (Shouse) Hancock. (Turcotte), 99, St. Lawrence, Lourdes Hall at Saint Mary-of- Leona Harting, Lill Dukate, WILLIAMS, Donald Lee, 70, Teresa Edwards, Agnes Father of Michael and Indianapolis, Oct. 13. Mother the-Woods on Oct. 8 at the age Louis, Larry, Leo, Loren, St. Michael, Cannelton, Oct. 8. Dillow, Joan Molchan, Matthew Hancock. Son of of G. Muriel VanSlyck, of 96. Lowell, Lynn, Les and Lloyd Husband of Anna Williams. Elizabeth Clade, James and Thelma and W. Harold Bernice Strunk, Adele Schmidt Oct. 11 was the date of the Schubert. Grandfather of 48. Father of Gail and Marty Joseph Curran. Hancock. Brother of Michelin and Roy Prevost. Grandmother funeral Mass at the Church of Great-grandfather of 40. Williams. Grandfather of Rieman, Melita and Mark of 10. Great-grandmother of DEVILLEZ, Shirley Carl, the Immaculate Conception. SEXTON, Michael, 55, three. Hancock. 14. 69, St. Paul, Tell City, Oct. 8. Born Loretta Viola Fawcett Sacred Heart of Jesus, Terre ZINKAN, Karl J., 92, Our Husband of Thelma Devillez. JINKS, Ronald L., 69, Holy PRIOLA, Audrey, 76, Holy in Van Wert, Ohio, she entered Haute, Oct. 15. Father of Lady of Lourdes, Indianapolis, Father of Sheila Hanks, Linda Name, Beech Grove, Oct. 3. Cross, Indianapolis, Oct. 12. the Congregation of the Sisters Michell Engle, Mary Sanders, Oct. 14. Husband of Elvera Luker, Cindy Goffinet, Steve, Husband of Cecilia A. Jinks. Wife of Joseph Priola Sr. of Providence in 1920, pro- Julie and Jerry Myers, Michael Zinkan. Father of David, John Scott and Larry Devillez. Father of Emily Woollen, Mother of Joseph Jr., Anthony, fessed first vows in 1923 and and Scott Sexton. Grandfather and K. James Zinkan. Brother of Evelyn Barney. Cathy Bravard, Mary Ross, Phillip and Patrick Priola. final vows in 1928. of eight. Grandfather of three. Step- Grandfather of seven. Christina Brock, Nancy, Sister of Daisy Fleenor, Jean She ministered at SHULL, Jean McClellan grandfather of two. Great- Ladywood High School in LaRosa, 84, St. Barnabas, grandfather of four. Indianapolis and at Saint Indianapolis, Oct. 9. Aunt of ZWISSLER, Edwin, 87, Holy Mary-of-the-Woods College, several. Family, Richmond, Oct. 9. Time for fall planting and landscaping! as well as a school in STRANGE, M. Robert, 74, Father of Carolyn Coons, Evansville and several in St. Thomas Aquinas, Robert and Jack Zwissler. Illinois. Indianapolis, Sept. 23. Grandfather of five. Great- She is survived by a sister, Husband of Wanda (Jacobs) grandfather of 12. Tree and Ellen B. Kamp. † Strange. Brother of Mary BULBS Shrub Sale Providence FALL PANSIES 30% Off! ADVENT WREATHS Sister Anna Large Selection of Martina Mehok Straw, Gourds and Candle Kits . . . was teacher PUMPKINS A daily candle lighting prayer service preparing for the Providence Sister Anna coming of Christmas. 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