50¢ January 9, 2011 GO DIGITAL Volume 85, No. 1 todayscatholicnews.org todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend CLICK ON CIRCULATION TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC ?What is YOUR vocation? Encouraging signs in diocese ‘Rejoice in the birth of our Savior’ Pages 10-17 Bishop Rhoades celebrates Pope celebrates Midnight Mass Christmas FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades began Thoughts turn to suffering his Midnight Mass homily with a reflection on the first Beatitude: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is and persecuted the kingdom of heaven.” He said, “To truly enter into the mystery of love Page 2 which is Christmas, to experience deeply the joy and peace of the Nativity of Our Lord, one must be poor in spirit. “One who is poor in spirit is aware of his or her need for God’s mercy, of the need for a Savior,” Confirmation Bishop Rhoades said. “Such a person has faith and schedule humility, two virtues that enable one to receive the great light shining forth from the manger of Page 3 Bethlehem. The poor in spirit are blessed indeed for they are prepared to receive the kingdom of heaven which has come to earth in the person of the infant Jesus.” Bishop Rhoades, celebrating Mass at the filled-to- The new translation capacity Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in of the Mass Fort Wayne, said the first Beatitude was exemplified in those who welcomed Jesus that holy night in The Gloria Bethlehem. Music for the Midnight Mass was provided by the Page 19 Cathedral Choir, the brass quartet and strings under the direction of Michael Dulac, music director. The choir and musical accompaniment included a 30-minute prelude. JOE ROMIE Earlier in the evening, Bishop Rhoades celebrated Book of the Month Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception altar server Audrey Bond carries the infant statue the Christmas Vigil Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral in of the Christ child during the processional of the Christmas Midnight Mass celebrated by Club Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. The statue, placed in the Nativity scene, was blessed by Bishop ‘Thrift Store Saints’ Rhoades. MIDNIGHT, PAGE 24 Page 24 National Vocation Awareness WOMAN TOUCHES CHRIST Week celebrated Jan. 9-15 CHILD STATUE ON FEAST DAY A week to urge people to think of priesthood and religious life

WASHINGTON — The Catholic Church in Carlson of St. Louis, chairman of the the United States will celebrate National Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocation Awareness Week, Jan. 9-15. Vocations of the United States Conference The week begins on the Church’s cele- of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). “It is our bration of the feast of the Baptism of the responsibility to encourage young people to Lord, which falls on Jan. 9. The feast marks be generous as they discern the possibility the beginning of Jesus’s public ministry. of a call to service in the Church. Parents, Vocations’ week celebrates vocations to families and parish communities must be the priesthood, diaconate or consecrated involved in this work, since vocations life in particular. During these days families recruitment is everyone’s responsibility. CNS PHOTO/OSCAR RIVERA, REUTERS and the parish community are urged to nur- All need to foster a culture of vocations.” ture the faith of their children to prepare Father Shawn McKnight, executive A woman touches a statue of the Christ Child them to respond to whatever God’s call is director of the USCCB Secretariat of on the Feast of Holy Innocents in El Salvador, for them. Clergy, Consecrated Life, and Vocations “National Vocation Awareness Week (CCLV), noted the many voices that can Dec. 28. The day commemorates the slaugh- gives parishes across the country a chance communicate God’s call. ter of Hebrew boys by King Herod’s soldiers to promote vocations through prayer and searching for the young Jesus. education,” said Archbishop Robert AWARE, PAGE 14 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 9, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC (ISSN 0891-1533) At Christmas, pope’s thoughts (USPS 403630) Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 turn to suffering and persecuted PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades BY JOHN THAVIS EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Celebrating Christmas at the Vatican, Pope Benedict Editorial Department XVI appealed for peace in global trouble PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan spots and protection of persecuted Christian minorities in places like China. FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, At his Midnight Mass in St. Peter’s Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, Basilica and in his Christmas Day blessing Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, to the world, the pope called the birth of Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May Christ the “culmination of creation” and an Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, event that overcame the “infinite distance CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner between God and man.” The basilica was packed for the Mass, and an overflow crowd braved intermittent rain and wind to watch the liturgy on giant Business Department screens in St. Peter’s Square. Thousands BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice stood under umbrellas for the traditional AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber papal blessing the next day. BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Security was tight for both events, in the [email protected] wake of two package bombings at two Rome embassies. In 2008 and 2009 a men- Advertising Sales tally disturbed woman sprang at the pope Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) inside the basilica and last year pulled him CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING (260) 456-2824 to the ground briefly, but this year there Pope Benedict XVI kneels in prayer during Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) were no incidents. Dec. 24. The pope stood on the central balcony of (574) 234-0687 the basilica to deliver his blessing “urbi et true happiness lies; and may your hearts be Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org orbi,” to the city of Rome and to the world. filled with hope and joy, for the Savior has He said Christmas had revealed a truth been born for us.” Published weekly except the first about the relationship between God and At his Mass the night before, which Sunday in January, fourth Sunday in began at 10 p.m. and ended shortly after June, second and fourth weeks in July human history. But it is a truth that must be and August and the first week of understood by faith, he said. midnight, the pope said the birth of Christ September by the Diocese of Fort “If the truth were a mere mathematical ushered in a new kingdom on earth, one Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., formula, in some sense it would impose that contrasts with the “self asserting pow- P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. itself by its own power. But if truth is love, ers of this world.” Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, it calls for faith, for the ‘yes’ of our hearts,” He said the event in Bethlehem brought IN, and additional mailing office. he said. “the grace of true brotherhood.” He offered The birth of Christ is a source of hope this prayer to Jesus: “Help us to recognize POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: for everyone whose dignity is offended and Your face in others who need our assis- Today’s Catholic, P.O. 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Christian communities in Iraq and else- Pope Benedict XVI delivers his Christmas “urbi Your promise come fully true. Break the where in the Middle East, and inspire world et orbi,” to the city and to the world, blessing rods of the oppressors. Burn the tramping News deadline is the Monday morning boots. Let the time of the garments rolled in leaders to show them support. from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica before publication date. Advertising blood come to an end. Fulfill the prophecy “May the birth of the Savior strengthen at the Vatican Dec. 25. deadline is nine days before publica- the spirit of faith, patience and courage of that ‘of peace there will be no end,’” he tion date. the faithful of the Church in mainland said. China, that they may not lose heart through Earlier in the evening, the pope lit a can- LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- the limitations imposed on their freedom of dle at his apartment window and looked comes original, signed letters about religion and conscience but, persevering in populations in Latin America: in Haiti, down on St. Peter’s Square for the official issues affecting church life. Although unveiling of the Vatican’s Nativity scene. we cannot publish every letter we fidelity to Christ and His Church, may keep which is still suffering from the devastating receive, we strive to provide a balanced alive the flame of hope,” he said. earthquake and a recent cholera epidemic, On the morning of Christmas Eve, a representation of expressed opinions The pope’s words reflected increasing and in Colombia, Venezuela, Guatemala spiritual reflection prepared by the pope and a variety of reflections on life in the Vatican concern over a deterioration of and Costa Rica, where natural disasters was featured on British radio. In the brief Church.We will choose letters for publi- Church-state relations in China, where an have struck. talk, aired on BBC’s “Thought for the cation based on reader interest, timeli- illegitimate bishop was recently elected The pope urged continued efforts for Day,” the pope recalled his September trip ness and fairness. Readers may agree or head of the bishops’ conference and where peace and political stability in Somalia, to England and Scotland. disagree with the letter writers’ opin- bishops loyal to the pope were forced to Darfur, Ivory Coast and Madagascar; recon- “I am glad to have the opportunity to ions. Letters must not exceed 250 participate in a state-backed “official” con- ciliation between North and South Korea; greet you again, and indeed to greet listen- words. All letters must be signed and gress of Catholic leaders. security and respect for human rights in ers everywhere as we prepare to celebrate include a phone number and address The pope asked that the spirit of Afghanistan and Pakistan; and dialogue the birth of Christ,” he said. for verification.We reserve the right to Christmas would “grant perseverance to all “I pray for your families, for your chil- edit letters for legal and other concerns. between Nicaragua and Costa Rica, which those Christian communities enduring dis- are engaged in a simmering border dispute. dren, for those who are sick, and for those Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, crimination and persecution, and inspire Pope Benedict then offered Christmas who are going through any form of hard- P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN political and religious leaders to be commit- greetings in 65 languages, including ship at this time. I pray especially for the 46856-1169; or e-mail: ted to full respect for the religious freedom Chinese, Russian and Arabic. Speaking in elderly and for those who are approaching [email protected] of all.” English, he said: “May the birth of the the end of their days,” he said. He also prayed for relief of beleaguered Prince of Peace remind the world where its JANUARY 9, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3

Permanece importante para nuestra Iglesia prote- ger a los niños y jóvenes adultos de los actos malé- Report abuse ficos del abuso. Abusar a un niño es pecado. La Diócesis de Fort Wayne-South Bend permanece t remains important for our Church to protect comprometida en mantener y seguir sus directrices, children and young persons from the evils of pólizas y procedimientos que fueron implementados abuse. To abuse a child is a sin. The Diocese of I para la Protección de Niños/as y Personas Jóvenes. Fort Wayne-South Bend remains committed to UBLIC SCHEDULE OF Esto se puede observar en la página cibernética de P upholding and following its guidelines, policies and la Diócesis, www.diocesefwsb.org bajo la sección BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES procedures that were implemented for the Protection de Ambiente Seguro “Safe Enviornment”, of Children and Young People. These can be Si usted tiene razón para creer que un niño puede reviewed on the diocese’s website, www.diocese- ser victima de abuso o negligencia, la ley de Indiana fwsb.org under Safe Environment, requiere que usted reporte esto a las autoridades If you have reason to believe that a child may be civiles. Si usted o alguien que usted conoce fue abu- a victim of child abuse or neglect, Indiana law sado, ya sea niño o persona joven por un adulto, lo requires that you report this to civil authorities. If animamos a que notifique las autoridades civiles you or someone you know was abused as a child or • Tuesday, Jan. 4, — Pastoral visit to St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth apropiadas de ese abuso. También, si el alegado young person by an adult, you are encouraged to School, Fort Wayne, with Mass at 1:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann abusador es o fue un sacerdote o diacono de la notify appropriate civil authorities of that abuse. In Seton Church, Fort Wayne. Iglesia Católica, lo animamos contactar a Mary addition, if the alleged abuser is or was a priest or • Thursday, Jan. 6, 8:15 a.m. — Mass and pastoral visit at Glowaski, Coordinadora de Asistencia de Victimas, deacon of the Catholic Church, you are encouraged Queen of Peace School, Mishawaka (260)-399-1458, correo electrónico: to contact Mary Glowaski, victim assistance coordi- • Friday, Jan. 7, 11 a.m. — Hispanic Apostolate Meeting at [email protected], o al Rev. Msgr. nator, (260) 399-1458, e-mail: mglowaski@diocese- St. Patrick Parish, Fort Wayne Robert Schulte, Vicario General de la Diócesis de fwsb.org, or Rev. Msgr. Robert Schulte, vicar gener- • Monday, Jan. 10, 1 p.m. — Visit to St. Martin’s Health Care Fort Wayne - South Bend, al P.O. Box 390, Fort al of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, at P.O. Clinic, Garrett Wayne, Indiana, 46801, o al (260) 399-1419, correo Box 390, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46801, or at (260) • Tuesday, Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m. — Knights of Columbus gather- electrónico: [email protected]. La 399-1419, e-mail: [email protected]. The ing at friary of Our Lady of the Angels, Fort Wayne Diócesis esta comprometida en ayudar a prevenir diocese is committed to helping prevent the abuse or • Thursday, Jan. 13, 9 a.m. — Mass and pastoral visit at Saint el abuso o negligencia de niños y personas neglect of children and young people and to assist Joseph’s High School, South Bend jóvenes y dar asistencia a aquellos quienes recla- those who claim to have suffered harm as a result of • Friday, Jan. 14, to Sunday, Jan. 16 — Pastoral Conference man haber sufrido daño como resultado de tal such abuse. of National Catholic Office for the Deaf, Atlanta, Ga. abuso. Confirmation schedule for 2011 DATE TIME CITY PARISH BISHOP Feb. 13 11 a.m. Fort Wayne St. Therese Bishop D’Arcy Feb. 27 1:30 p.m. South Bend Holy Cross and St. Stanislaus at Holy Cross Bishop Rhoades March 18 7 p.m. South Bend St. Adalbert and St. Casimir at St. Adalbert Bishop Rhoades March 19 10 a.m. Mishawaka Queen of Peace Bishop Rhoades March 25 7 p.m. Columbia City St. Paul of the Cross, St. Catherine of Alexandria (Nix Settlement), and St. Joseph (Roanoke) at St. Paul of the Cross Bishop Rhoades March 26 10 a.m. South Bend St. Catherine of Siena Parish at St. Jude Bishop Rhoades March 28 7 p.m. Fort Wayne St. John the Baptist Bishop Rhoades March 28 7 p.m. Fort Wayne St. Joseph Bishop D’Arcy March 30 7 p.m. Fort Wayne St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Bishop Rhoades March 30 7 p.m. Huntington St. Mary, Ss. Peter and Paul, St. Robert Bellarmine (North Manchester), and St. Bernard (Wabash) at St. Mary Bishop D’Arcy March 31 7 p.m. Fort Wayne Queen of Angels Bishop D’Arcy April 3 11:30 a.m. Arcola St. Patrick Bishop D’Arcy April 10 11:45 a.m. Notre Dame Campus Ministries: Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College and Holy Cross College at Notre Dame Bishop D’Arcy April 12 7 p.m. Mishawaka St. Joseph Bishop D’Arcy April 13 7 p.m. Kendallville Immaculate Conception and St. Mary of the Assumption (Avilla) at Immaculate Conception Bishop Rhoades April 15 7 p.m. Hessen Cassel St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel and St. Aloysius (Yoder) at St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel Bishop Rhoades April 16 10 a.m. Decatur St. Mary of the Assumption, St. Joseph (Bluffton), and St. Mary of the Presentation (Geneva) at St. Mary/Assumption Bishop Rhoades April 27 7 p.m. Warsaw Our Lady of Guadalupe Bishop Rhoades April 28 7 p.m. Auburn Immaculate Conception, St. Joseph (Garrett), and St. Anthony of Padua (Angola) at Immaculate Conception Bishop Rhoades April 30 10 a.m. Culver St. Mary of the Lake Bishop Rhoades April 30 5:30 p.m. Granger St. Pius X Bishop Rhoades May 1 12:15 p.m. Granger St. Pius X Bishop Rhoades May 2 7:30 p.m. South Bend St. Matthew Cathedral, Little Flower, Our Lady of Hungary, St. Augustine, St. Hedwig and St. Patrick at St. Matthew Bishop D’Arcy May 5 7 p.m. Bristol St. Mary of the Annunciation Bishop Rhoades May 6 7 p.m. Fort Wayne St. Charles Bishop Rhoades May 6 7 p.m. Fort Wayne St. Jude Bishop D’Arcy May 8 2 p.m. Fort Wayne Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sacred Heart, St. Henry, St. Mary, St. Peter and St. Patrick at the Cathedral Bishop D’Arcy May 10 7 p.m. Fort Wayne St. Vincent de Paul Bishop Rhoades May 10 7 p.m. Elkhart St. Thomas the Apostle Bishop D’Arcy May 11 7 p.m. Mishawaka St. Monica and St. Bavo at St. Monica Bishop D’Arcy May 12 6:30 p.m. Plymouth St. Michael Bishop D’Arcy May 13 7 p.m. South Bend St. Joseph and Sacred Heart (Notre Dame) at St. Joseph Bishop Rhoades May 15 11 a.m. South Bend St. Matthew Cathedral — Adult Confirmations Bishop Rhoades May 15 1 p.m. Fort Wayne Our Lady of Good Hope Bishop D’Arcy May 22 1:30 p.m. Warsaw Sacred Heart, St. Martin de Porres (Syracuse) and St. Francis Xavier (Pierceton) at Sacred Heart Bishop D’Arcy May 22 2 p.m. South Bend Holy Family and St. Stanislaus Kostka (New Carlisle) at Holy Family Bishop Rhoades May 23 6:30 p.m. Goshen St. John the Evangelist Bishop D’Arcy May 24 7 p.m. South Bend Christ the King Bishop D’Arcy May 26 7 p.m. Elkhart St. Vincent de Paul Bishop D’Arcy May 28 10 a.m. Churubusco St. John Bosco (Churubusco) and Immaculate Conception (Ege) at St. John Bosco Bishop Rhoades May 29 8:30 a.m. Albion Blessed Sacrament Bishop D’Arcy June 3 7 p.m. New Haven St. John the Baptist, St. Louis (Besancon/New Haven) and St. Rose of Lima (Monroeville) at St. John the Baptist Bishop Rhoades June 4 2 p.m. Ligonier St. Patrick Bishop Rhoades June 4 5 p.m. Bremen St. Dominic Bishop D’Arcy June 5 11:30 a.m. Walkerton St. Patrick Bishop D’Arcy June 12 11:30 a.m. Fort Wayne Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — Adult Confirmations Bishop Rhoades 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 9, 2011 Pope begins new year with call for religious freedom, end to violence

BY CAROL GLATZ is also respected. Pope Benedict called on politi- cal leaders and all people of VATICAN CITY (CNS) — goodwill to not give up when Opening 2011 with a strong call faced with “the negative force of for religious liberty, Pope egoism and violence” and to not Benedict XVI condemned deadly become jaded into thinking that attacks against Christians and conflict, which puts lives and the announced a new interfaith meet- future at risk, is inevitable. ing next fall in Assisi, Italy. War, he said, reflects “the At a Mass Jan. 1 marking the most horrendous and violent face World Day of Peace and a bless- of history.” He called on every- ing the next day, the pope voiced one to promote and build peace, his concern about fresh episodes reminding people that “words of violence and discrimination aren’t enough for this difficult against Christian minorities in the task.” Middle East. He said “a concrete and con- In particular, the pope con- stant commitment is needed by demned an attack Jan. 1 against heads of nations, but above all Orthodox Christians in Egypt, what’s needed is that every per- calling it a “despicable gesture of son be inspired by an authentic death.” A bomb that exploded as spirit of peace,” which is fostered parishioners were leaving a by prayer and lived out in one’s church in Alexandria, Egypt, left day-to-day activities. 25 people dead and dozens more Peace does not come because injured. of “weapons, nor economic, The pope said the attack was CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING political, cultural and media part of a “strategy of violence Children dressed as the Three Kings pass the baby Jesus as they bring offertory gifts to Pope Benedict XVI dur- power,” he said. Peace is both a that targets Christians,” and ing Mass on the feast of Mary Mother of God in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 1. gift from God and the result of a which has negative repercussions change in the human conscience, on the entire population. He which becomes open to truth and offered prayers for the victims attacks in Egypt and Iraq “offend a service to the cause of peace.” Jan. 1, the pope spoke about the love, he said. and their families. God and all humanity.” “Whoever is making his way theme he chose for World Peace The pope presided over an The pope also denounced the Addressing pilgrims at his toward God cannot fail to trans- Day 2011: “Religious Freedom, evening prayer service with recent practice of “planting noon blessing Jan. 1, the pope mit peace, and whoever builds the Path to Peace.” Eucharistic Adoration and the bombs close to the homes of said he planned to invite religious peace cannot fail to draw nearer He said religious freedom was singing of a special hymn of Christians in Iraq to force them to leaders from the world’s major to God,” he said. challenged today by two thanksgiving to God Dec. 31 in leave.” At least seven Christian faiths to gather in Assisi, the The pope said the gathering, extremes at work in the world: St. Peter’s Basilica. homes in Baghdad were targeted birthplace of St. Francis, in order planned for October, is meant to secularism that banishes religion After the prayer service, the in bombings Dec. 30, leaving at to “solemnly renew the commit- recall “the historic gesture” made to the private sphere and funda- pope went by popemobile into St. least 13 people wounded. ment by believers of every reli- by the late Pope John Paul II mentalism that seeks to forcefully Peter’s Square, where he visited The pope said the latest gion to live their religious faith as when he convoked the first World impose religion on everyone. the Vatican’s Nativity scene. Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi He said religious freedom is While choristers sang, the pope in 1986. the best path for building peace, entered the grotto housing the In his homily during the morn- because wherever religious free- larger-than-life-size figures of the ing Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica dom is guaranteed, human dignity Holy Family and knelt in prayer.

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INDIANAPOLIS — A new year ty,” said Tebbe. “We are hopeful bills heard in committee; 2) a will- elected by his Republican caucus brings hope and challenges. This there will be other positive gains ingness of lawmakers to work in to take the reins as Speaker of the message rings crystal clear for in the area of abortion, protecting INDIANA unison with the Church’s efforts; House replacing Rep. Patrick those heading to the state capitol the institution of traditional mar- and 3) a willingness of Catholics Bauer (D-South Bend.) Sen. for the opening of a new legisla- riage and other laws that benefit in the pew to be engaged in the David Long (R-Fort Wayne) was tive session of the Indiana General families. CATHOLIC political process. re-elected President Pro Tempore Assembly, Jan. 5. This includes a “Our goal this year, as is every To better equip Catholics to in the Senate. re-energized Gov. Mitch Daniels, year, is to promote a consistent CONFERENCE participate in the process, the ICC “These two men wield enor- a Republican-controlled House life ethic,” said Tebbe. “The offers in an online system that mous influence given their leader- and Senate made up of 150 state Indiana Catholic Conference will BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER provides efficient and effective ship roles by serving as gatekeep- lawmakers, 24 of them who are be working to protect families and communication with members of ers on legislation,” said Tebbe. newly-elected, and the Church’s children — and all underlying the Indiana General Assembly and “We will be working with leader- public policy watchdog, the necessities to support families and assist families and children this the U.S. Congress. A Legislative ship to forward the Church’s ini- Indiana Catholic Conference. children.” year, we will be working with Action Center is available on the tiatives.” Committee chairs also What kind of initiatives will a This pro-life, pro-family agen- state lawmakers to create legisla- ICC Web page may decide the fate of any given not-so-lame-duck Gov. Daniels, da has taken many forms in the tion to further reduce abortion, (www.indianacc.org) that allows bill even if it meets with approval and a legislature dominated by 40-plus years the ICC has been improve school choice opportuni- visitors to participate in the politi- of the House and Senate leaders. Republicans pass this year and actively advocating on behalf of ties for all Hoosier children and cal process in a number of ways. Republicans maintain a (60-40) how will those issues compare the Indiana bishops. Some of the pass a same-sex marriage ban,” Visitors to the center can sign-up majority in the Indiana House with priorities the Catholic Church public policy initiatives include: said Tebbe. “There will be many for the weekly I-CAN Update Representatives. Republicans hold is advocating? “Only time will banning embryonic stem-cell issues on the table, and we will be newsletter, identify his or her rep- a (37-13) majority in the Senate. tell,” said Glenn Tebbe, executive research; encouraging adult stem- taking part in the process to ensure resentatives, contact lawmakers, “Much of the legislative work director for the Indiana Catholic cell research in Indiana; reducing that the voice of the Church and and much, much more. To explore done by Indiana Catholic Conference. “A mixed blessing is abortions; providing basic needs the least among us are heard.” the new means of political Conference this year will be over- most likely,” said Tebbe. of the poor, disabled and elderly; Tebbe said, that as in years engagement go to www.indi- shadowed by the budget making “We expect some potentially limiting and abolishing the death past, the success of the ICC’s leg- anacc.org and click “Legislative process,” said Tebbe. “The Church positive changes in education for penalty, improving immigration islative agenda this year will also Action Center.” will be keeping a close eye on dif- school choice, and some potential- laws; and protecting the institution be determined in part by: 1) the Because Republicans gained ferent aspects of the budget since ly negative consequences affecting of marriage. willingness of the leadership in the the majority in the House, Rep. its contents can significantly affect those in our immigrant communi- “Among our priority issues to House and Senate to have these Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) was the well being of so many.”

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with the Church’s doctrine on Egyptian Orthodox birth control, and cannot be con- leader says Muslims strued to legitimize the use of con- doms to prevent pregnancy. It said expressed sympathy that when Pope Benedict said con- after bombing dom use to reduce the risk of NEWS BRIEFS infection might be a first step BEIRUT (CNS) — An Egyptian toward moral awakening, he was Orthodox leader said he had referring specifically to prostitu- received many messages of sup- tion, which is already considered port from Muslims after a Jan. 1 PEOPLE PROTEST MUSLIM LEADERS VISIT IN EGYPT gravely immoral by the Church. In church bombing that killed about that situation, it said, use of a con- two dozen people. Mideast dom is not a “solution” because it Catholic leaders also sent mes- does not address the mistaken sages of support to their fellow behavior that is the root cause of Christians. “We have to pray. We the problem. However, it added, have to pray for peace,” Coptic “it cannot be denied that anyone Orthodox Bishop Youhannes who uses a condom in order to Zakaria of Luxor, Egypt, told diminish the risk posed to another Catholic News Service in a tele- person is intending to reduce the phone interview. He said he has evil connected with his or her received many visits from immoral activity.” The note was Muslims — ordinary individuals published following widespread and officials, including the gover- discussion of Pope Benedict’s nor — expressing their sympathy comments in a book-length inter- and solidarity. Bishop Zakaria view, “Light of the World: The said he would celebrate Christmas Pope, the Church and the Signs of Mass, as the Coptic Orthodox do, the Times.” The doctrinal congre- Jan. 7, and the governor would gation said the pope’s words had also speak about the importance of in some cases been misunder- friendship and dialogue among stood, erroneously interpreted and religions and people. In Cairo, manipulated to make it seem that Jason Belanger, country represen- his statement represented a break tative for the U.S. bishops’ with the Church’s teaching against Catholic Relief Services, said contraception. police had put up barricades to prevent cars from parking next to major Christian churches and had CNS PHOTO/MOHAMED ABD EL-GHANY, REUTERS DREAM Act dies cordoned off areas around them to Egyptian Christian women protest Jan. 2 in Cairo during the visit of Sheik Ahmed al- in Senate; immigrant control pedestrian traffic in prepa- ration for Orthodox Christmas cel- Tayyeb, president of al-Azhar University in Cairo, to Coptic Orthodox Pope Shenouda III advocates push onward ebrations. Belanger said the attack over a bomb blast that occurred New Year’s Day at an Orthodox church in Alexandria. WASHINGTON (CNS) — The was the largest attack against Senate’s inability to overcome a Coptic Christians in the past 10 The bombing killed at least 21 people. threatened filibuster Dec. 18 scut- years, and he was concerned this tled passage of the DREAM Act, could signal an increase of attacks — to 1,550 each. Under the previ- Olmsted is prohibiting the cele- chaplain around the world since prompting immigrant advocates to not only against Christians in pledge to push forward on immi- Egypt but against Christians in the ous START pact, which expired in bration of Mass on the hospital’s 1998. His assignments have December 2009, both countries campus and will have the Blessed included posts in Korea; Fort Sill, gration reform next year with a entire Middle East. In November, new Congress and fight for what about 10 houses belonging to reduced their strategic arsenals to Sacrament removed from the hos- Okla.; Germany; Iraq; Fort 2,200 weapons each. Sen. John pital’s chapel. Linda Hunt, presi- Stewart, Ga.; and Saudi Arabia. one immigrant leader termed the Coptic Christians as well as sever- “respect we deserve.” The bill al Christian-owned businesses in Kerry, D-Mass., who as chairman dent of St. Joseph’s, said in a He also served in the Army from of the Committee on Foreign statement after the bishop’s news 1975 to 1982. Born Sept. 3, 1953, would have given young people Upper Egypt were burned and ran- brought to the United States as sacked. Relations steered the pact through conference that the hospital was in Columbus, Ohio, he attended the Senate, said ratification “deeply disappointed” by the Catholic elementary and high children by their undocumented “makes a statement about the action but would “continue schools in Ohio and earned bache- parents a path to citizenship under Chairman of committee United States of America as a through our words and deeds to lor’s degrees in biology, history a strict set of requirements. Under whole, not just the president.” carry out the healing ministry of and philosophy from John Carroll the measure, an estimated 2.1 mil- praises US Senate for Jesus.” In May, officials at St. University in Cleveland, lion children of undocumented ratifying arms pact Joseph’s publicly acknowledged Cleveland State University and parents would have had an oppor- Bishop Olmsted revokes that an abortion occurred at the Borromeo College in Wycliffe, tunity to go to college or join the WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Phoenix hospital’s status hospital in late 2009. “Consistent Ohio, respectively. He also holds military and legalize their status. chairman of the U.S. bishops’ with our values of dignity and jus- master’s degrees in divinity and The U.S. bishops had long been Committee on International as Catholic facility tice, if we are presented with a sit- theology from St. Mary’s supporters of the Development, Justice and Peace praised the uation in which a pregnancy Seminary in Cleveland. He was Relief and Education for Alien Senate for ratifying a new arms PHOENIX (CNS) — St. Joseph’s threatens a woman’s life, our first ordained a priest of the Diocese of Minors Act, which passed the control treaty with Russia Dec. 22, Hospital and Medical Center in priority is to save both patients,” Cleveland May 25, 1995. Bishop- House Dec. 9. Four U.S. bishops, saying it was important that sena- Phoenix can no longer identify Hunt said in her statement. “If that designate Buckon served at St. including Cardinal Roger M. tors “joined across party lines” to itself as “Catholic,” Bishop is not possible, we will always Margaret Mary Parish in South Mahony of Los Angeles, took part support the New START treaty. Thomas J. Olmsted announced save the life we can save, and that Cleveland after his ordination in a Dec. 17 conference call with “The Holy See and our bishops’ during a Dec. 21 news conference is what we did in this case.” until he began serving as an Army reporters to argue for passage in conference have long supported in Phoenix at the Diocesan chaplain. the Senate. “With the passage of efforts to promote nuclear disar- Pastoral Center. The Phoenix bish- the DREAM Act in the House of mament and nonproliferation op issued a decree revoking the Army chaplain from Ohio Representatives and with a major- based on the Church’s moral con- 115-year-old hospital’s affiliation Vatican: Pope’s words ity of the U.S. Senate voting in cern for indiscriminate and dispro- with the Catholic Church. In the named auxiliary bishop favor, it is clear that a majority of portionate weapons,” said Bishop decree, the bishop wrote that he for US military on condoms do not mark Congress and of the American Howard J. Hubbard of Albany, could not verify that the hospital change in teaching public support this common-sense N.Y. The Strategic Arms provides health care consistent WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope humanitarian measure,” said a Reduction Treaty was signed April with “authentic Catholic moral Benedict XVI has named a mili- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Dec. 21 statement from Coadjutor 8 in Prague by U.S. President teaching.” He said it was his duty tary chaplain from the Diocese of Benedict XVI’s recent comments Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Barack Obama and Russian to strip St. Joseph’s Hospital of its Cleveland as an auxiliary bishop on condom use in AIDS preven- Angeles, chairman of the U.S. President Dmitry Medvedev. The Catholic identity because its lead- of the U.S. Archdiocese for the tion do not signify a change in the bishops’ Committee on Migration. accord was ratified by the Senate ership, as well as that of its parent Military Services. The appoint- Church’s moral teaching or its “I am confident that one day — in a 71-26 vote, and it still must be organization, San Francisco-based ment of Father Neal Buckon, 57, pastoral practice, a note from the sooner rather than later — the approved by Russia’s lawmakers. Catholic Healthcare West, is not was announced in Washington Vatican’s doctrinal congregation DREAM Act will become the law It calls for both countries to committed to “following the Jan. 3 by Archbishop Pietro said. The note, released by the of the land,” he said, adding the reduce their strategic arsenals — teachings of the Catholic Church.” Sambi, apostolic nuncio to the Congregation for the Doctrine of filibuster vote was “a setback, not weapons deployed on long-range To demonstrate that the hospital is United States. Bishop-designate the Faith Dec. 21, said the pope’s a defeat.” missiles, bombers and submarines no longer Catholic, Bishop Buckon has served as an Army remarks do not represent a break JANUARY 9, 2011 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

St. Matthew’s eighth- Host families needed grade class helps SJRMC Foreign high school students are Health Center scheduled to arrive soon for aca- demic semester homestay pro- SOUTH BEND — Over 1,000 ROUND THE IOCESE grams, and the sponsoring organi- personal care items for the fami- A D zation needs a few more local host lies of Saint Joseph Regional families. Medical Center’s (SJRMC) Sister According to Pacific Maura Brannick, CSC, Health Intercultural Exchange (P.I.E.) Center in South Bend were col- ST. MATTHEW STUDENTS COLLECT CARE ITEMS President John Doty, the students lected by the eighth-grade stu- are all between the ages of 15 and dents of St. Matthew’s School in 18 years, are English-speaking, South Bend. The effort fulfilled have their own spending money, the class’ Advent service project. carry accident and health insurance, The students distributed the boxes and are anxious to share their cul- of supplies to the Health Center on tural experiences with their new Friday, Dec. 17. American families. “These items will be a blessing Families who host for P.I.E. are to our patients,” said Carla Bice, also eligible to claim a monthly director of the Sister Maura charitable contribution deduction Brannick, CSC, Health Center. on their itemized tax returns for “Not being able to obtain personal each month they host a sponsored care items with food stamps student. makes these donations even more For the upcoming programs, valuable to our patients. There P.I.E. has students from Germany, have been times when patients the former Soviet Union, have offered to give back one of Venezuela, Argentina, Norway, their food items we annually pro- Belgium, the Netherlands, Brazil, vide in Christmas baskets to Korea, Mexico, Australia, exchange for soap or toothpaste.” Denmark, Ghana, China and many The health center was founded other countries. by Sister Maura Brannick, CSC, Families interested in learning in 1986, and is named after her. more about student exchange or Operated by SJRMC, the facility arranging for a meeting with a com- provides health care to the unin- munity representative may call sured and underserved of South P.I.E., toll-free, at (866) 546-1402. Bend The agency also has travel/study St. Matthew’s eighth-grade stu- program opportunities available for dents Meghan Sink and Margaret American high school students as Berta coordinated the project and well as possibilities for community worked within the St. Matthew MIKE STACK volunteers to assist and work with School and Parish, as well as con- The eighth-grade class from St. Matthew School in South Bend helped provide some area host families, students and tacted local businesses for assis- schools. tance. Christmas cheer to those in need with their recent Advent service project. Gino’s teams with Catholic schools at USF in 1978, with the purpose USF student-athletes GPA of enhancing the quality of life for NATIVITY SHOWS REASON FOR SEASON GRANGER — Gino’s East of people with physical and/or devel- continues to rise in fall Chicago, with locations in both opmental disabilities by engaging Granger and northwest Indiana, them in recreational opportunities semester announced the success of its first to promote creative expression FORT WAYNE — University of annual Helping Hands, Helping and positive social interaction. Saint Francis student-athletes con- Hunger Food Drive. “Takin’ Time” is a coming-of- tinued excellence in the classroom St. Pius X School in Granger age story revolving around the as well as on courts and fields dur- and Queen of Peace School in Renegades, as they venture forth ing the recently-completed fall Mishawaka were invited to partic- from their village and travel semester. ipate in a friendly competition to through time to explore independ- The combined grade-point- collect the most donations for ence. This multimedia, family-ori- average for all USF varsity stu- their respective school’s food ented performance follows these dent-athletes was 3.14 (on a 4.0 drives. For participating, each characters as they are assisted by scale) with USF women’s soccer school received a “Pizza & Salad the Timekeepers (who maintain leading the charge at 3.53. Day” lunch. routine and order) and challenged Women’s track and field was a The participating schools col- by the Gremlins (who throw in 3.48 and women’s tennis 3.45. lected 8,899 nonperishable goods chaos). The story is told through Men’s soccer led with a 3.15, within a 10-day period. The donat- music, dance, theatre and visual art. baseball and cross country fin- ed goods were distributed between This year’s performance ished at 3.07. Football finished at the St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. includes a range of percussion 3.02. Mary’s Food Pantry “God’s instruments and two stage-size “I am very pleased and proud Groceries,” Catholic Charities in chimes that were custom-designed of the academic accomplishments Gary and Queen of Peace’s Food and built for the Jesters. The script of our varsity student-athletes dur- Basket program. includes opportunities for individ- ing the fall semester,” USF DENISE FEDOROW ual Jesters to tell stories of their Athletic Director Mark Pope stat- The kindergarten class at St. John the Evangelist School USF Jesters to perform own lives and use improvisational ed. “This is the highest GPA original work structures and theater games recorded to date and it is a credit in Goshen was busy creating a Nativity scene before the learned through guest artist resi- to our emphasis on classroom as holiday break. The Nativity adorns the school hallway FORT WAYNE — The University dencies hosted during the fall of well as athletic success. of Saint Francis (USF) Jesters will 2010. The Jesters program and “I thank our coaches, faculty across from their class. Teacher Anita Laughlin said the this year’s performance are sup- perform “Takin’ Time,” an origi- and staff, and, of course, our hard- class worked on it for over a month. Principal Amy nal stage play, on Saturday, March ported by a grant from the AWS working student-athletes for their 5, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 6, Foundation. remarkable achievement this Weidner called the Nativity scene “pure and angelic.” Tickets are $10. For tickets or at 3 p.m. at the university’s North year.” Weidner said the teacher cut out the large pieces and the Campus Auditorium, 2702 Spring information, or to attend a rehears- USF had 15 fall student-ath- St. al or practice, call the School of letes named to national NAIA students filled in the small pieces of colored tissue paper. Creative Arts at (260) 399-7700, Jesters is comprised of 36 spe- Scholar-Athlete teams. “They love it and the excitement and sparkle in their eyes cial-needs people ages 12 to 47. ext. 8001. The Jesters program was founded when they add the next piece is something to see!” 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JANUARY 9, 2011 St. Joseph Hospital holds Medicine Holy Cross Boy Scouts aid those Cabinet Drive for Franciscan Center in need with ham raffle FORT WAYNE — St. Joseph president of mission integration Hospital associates loaded a at St. Joseph Hospital, described BY LISA KOCHANOWSKI truck from The Franciscan the project to collect simple, yet Center just before Christmas essential items as a way of ensur- SOUTH BEND — Boy Scout with boxed items collected dur- ing that every associate who Pack 437 from Holy Cross School ing a hospitalwide drive to stock wanted to give had the opportu- recently spent the last several the center’s medicine cabinet for nity to do so. She also noted that weeks selling ham raffle tickets for the disadvantaged. The there is always someone in 50 cents each after Masses, to Franciscan Center’s Medicine greater need than we are and any family and friends, at the school Cabinet program serves individu- gift, even if the contributor can and at the annual church craft als with over-the-counter med- only afford a single bottle of bazaar. The money raised supports ications, toiletries and personal aspirin, makes a big difference. the By Grace Orphanage in Africa hygiene needs. These basic Hospital departments also and a refugee family from Iraq that necessities are not covered by adopted approximately 20 fami- the church is sponsoring this year. food stamps or offered by other lies this year through several Dressed in uniform and using the area pantries. In just four hours other charitable organizations to laws of the pack, the boys and each month, the Medicine help make their holidays a little their families raised $380. Cabinet serves over 400 families. brighter. “The project stems from a desire Sister Carole Langhauser, vice to serve. I believe we started it about five years ago,” said organiz- LISA KOCHANOWSKI er Cindy Zyniewicz. “Our initial Frank and Caroline Pennino sell ham raffle tickets at the Holy Cross craft sponsor was our parish play group bazaar. Frank, a second-grader at Holy Cross Grade School, is a Wolf with moms and Market Day volunteers. Pack 437 and Caroline is a den leader. It is one of those projects that has blossomed even more since the “The goal of the project is to parish). The family from Iraq met Cub Scouts took ownership last serve those in need in our parish the definition of a ‘family in need’ year and have incorporated it into community. And, even though the and we felt they were perfect can- part of their service project.” scouts now sponsor the raffle, real- didates to assist.” Previously, the proceeds gener- ly it is the parish community who The boys enjoyed having the ated from the raffle purchased a supports this project by buying so chance to help others, which is Market Day Christmas meal and a many tickets or by simply making part of the Boy Scouts’ promise spiral ham for a parish family in a cash donation. We even have and had the chance to work togeth- need. Pastor Holy Cross Father anonymous donors who ask that er after Masses selling tickets. It Michael Mathews would choose the tickets be put in the name of a was a great bonding moment for the family and make sure they got family in need. Our family in need the children of different ages. the gift. this year is a parish-sponsored “Hopefully our Scouts learn that According to Zyniewicz, about refugee family from Iraq who children as well as adults can con- three years ago, they decided to came to South Bend,” said tribute to ongoing service projects also send some of the proceeds to Zyniewicz. “The refugee family within their parish and school com- By Grace Orphanage, a charity recently arrived in our community munities, as well as outside of it. that the school and parish adopted and the Holy Cross and St. Anytime you can get children to after then fourth-grade teacher Stanislaus Parish ‘adopted’ them grasp that the world is bigger that Jennifer Sosinski volunteered there through the refugee committee that their immediate community, I think in Nairobi Kenya. recently formed here (at the that’s a good thing,” said Zyniwicz. St. John the Evangelist youth dance GEOFF THOMAS St. Joseph Hospital staffers Rob Snyder, director of radiology, and Sister for Our Lady of Guadalupe Carole Langhauser, vice president of mission integration, braved icy weather Dec. 22, as they rolled donated goods out to a truck bound for BY DENISE FEDOROW The Franciscan Center. GOSHEN — The Hispanic youth group from St. John the Evangelist Church in Goshen demonstrated what they’ve been working hard for many months to learn — a type Redeemed… of dance called “Matlachines.” This dance was performed in cos- tume honoring the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12. According to Sandra McMasters, Hispanic youth coor- .. and dinator, a local adult group of dancers has been working with the youth for many months to learn broadcasting the traditional native dance. McMasters said the youth range in tthehe call to age from 10-18 years of age. She said they’ve been practicing for five months. Wholeness Co-coordinator Ieny Vela DENISE FEDOROW helped with the costumes for the The Hispanic Youth Dancers were jubilant after their first performance of & youth and the women said the par- a traditional native dance in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. In the ents helped make the instruments. bottom row, from left, are Melissa Aguilera, Norma Vasquez, Leslie The group performed to a Sanchez, Sayde Sawyer and Alan Ramos. Standing, from left, are Manuel packed house at the Deacon Art Aquilera, Lupita Romo, Suzette Rodriguez, Iney Vela, Sandra McMasters, Holiness Bleau Parish Center. McMasters said this was the first of what will Nancy Cazares and Michelle Rojas. be an annual event. JANUARY 9, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 EWTN’s Greg and Julie Alexander to address Diocesan Marriage Conference in Fort Wayne

BY FRED EVERETT claiming the beauty, goodness and • Why it makes sense to turn to truth of marriage. The Alexanders God, the Author of marriage, to have presented numerous work- rediscover His plan for a joy-filled, FORT WAYNE — The Office of shops, seminars and talks to thou- life-long marriage. Family Life will be hosting a day- sands of participants across the • The importance of forgiveness long Diocesan Marriage country. They have appeared on in marriage and learning a practi- Conference in Fort Wayne on various productions aired on cal exercise to let go of past hurts March 12. The conference will EWTN, including as guests on and pains. begin with a 9 a.m. Mass celebrat- “Life on the Rock” and as co-hosts • Understanding your top emo- ed by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of their own show, “Marriage tional needs in a relationship and and include four sessions with Works in Christ.” learning practical steps for meet- Greg and Julie Alexander of The ing the needs of EWTN and the Alexander House Alexanders are your spouse. Apostolate. It will conclude with a frequent guests • Learning panel discussion featuring the on talk radio You will leave with a how to commu- Alexanders and Lisa Everett of the programs includ- nicate effective- Office of Family Life. The confer- ing Relevant renewed sense of hope ly and avoiding ence will end at 4 p.m. Radio and vari- those areas The Alexanders will be present- ous Catholic which cause ing their Enjoy Marriage Seminar radio stations. and encouragement. additional strife on the north campus of the Their break- in a marriage. University of Saint Francis in Fort through work in • The beauty Wayne. This seminar has proved to marriage and and goodness of be an effective catalyst for inspir- their story have God’s plan for ing couples across the country to been profiled in sex. initiate positive change in their Patrick Madrid’s For more marriages. “Surprised by information or to According to Greg Alexander, Truth 3,” One register, go to this seminar is for any couple: More Soul’s — “Sterilization Office of Family Life at www.dio- “Whether you are engaged, have a Reversal Book — A Generous Act cesefwsb.org or call (574) 234- great marriage or experiencing of Love,” Envoy Magazine and 0687. The early registration fee trouble in your marriage, you will the Family Research Council. (postmarked up to Feb. 21) is $25 leave with a renewed sense of They have been married for 23 per person, after which it will be hope and encouragement.” PHOTO PROVIDED years, have seven children and are $30. The registration deadline is Greg and Julie Alexander are Julie and Greg Alexander of EWTN and the Alexander House Apostolate currently writing their first book March 7. The conference fee co-founders of the Alexander will be seminar speakers at the Diocesan Marriage Conference planned for Servant publications. includes all materials, continental House Apostolate — a Catholic, for March 12, at the University of Saint Francis North campus auditori- Seminar sessions will include breakfast and a boxed lunch. lay apostolate dedicated to pro- um. Visit diocesefwsb.org to register or for more information. topics such as: Father Harvey, founder of Courage “Professional Insurance Services” kintz •Life •Auto for celibate homosexuals, dies at 92 •Health •Home insurance •Annuities •Business agency •Disabilities •Liability ELKTON, Md. (CNS) — Oblate travel June 3, 1944, at the Cathedral of Father John F. Harvey, who would take Ss. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia •Medicare Supplements founded an organization for celi- him all by Auxiliary Bishop Hugh Lamb •Nursing Home Care bate Catholic homosexuals that over the of Philadelphia. 111 North Third Street • Decatur now has more than 100 chapters country After earning his bachelor’s (260)728-9290 • (260) 724-8042 • 1-800-589-5468 worldwide, died Dec. 27 at Union and world degree in philosophy in 1941 Hospital in Elkton. He was 92. to offer a from The Catholic University of His funeral Mass was sched- voice of America in Washington, Father uled for Dec. 31 at St. Anthony compas- Harvey continued his studies, of Padua Church in Wilmington, sion.” earning graduate degrees in psy- Bower North Productions Del., followed by interment in the Father chology and theology, and com- presents Oblate Cemetery in Elkton. Harvey pleting a doctorate in moral the- MYSTERY An Oblate of St. Francis de FATHER JOHN F. was instru- ology there 10 years later. Sales for 73 years, Father Harvey HARVEY, OMI mental in He also taught moral theology DINNER THEATER founded Courage, a spiritual sup- the found- at Dunbarton College of the Holy port group for homosexual men ing of the Cross in Washington, 1948-73, “Dead In The Water” and women, in 1980 at the De Sales Hall School of and was a professor of medical request of Cardinal Terence Theology in Washington, where and sexual ethics at De Sales Cooke of New York and served he taught moral theology from University in Center Valley, Pa., SATURDAY,JANUARY 15, 2011 as its national director until his 1949 to 1987 and was president 1987-2009. He retired to Annecy death. from 1965 to 1977. The school Hall in Childs, Md., in January Knights of Columbus Today, Courage has chapters closed in 1996. 2010. 601 Reed Road, Fort Wayne 46815 in the United States, Canada, “His work in helping to found Father Harvey had written England, Ireland, Poland, both the DeSales School of more than 45 articles in profes- $50.00 per couple (limited seating) Mexico, Slovakia, Singapore, Theology and Courage were sional theological and psycholog- CHOICE OF PRIME RIB Tender and Juicy Hong Kong, Australia, examples of his commitment to ical journals on questions of or CHICKEN BREAST moist and meaty Philippines and New Zealand. the Church that he loved so human sexuality and counseling. “Father Harvey’s commitment much,” Father Greenfield added. In addition to the members of Plus oven roasted herbed potatoes, vegetable, dessert to pastoral care in the church was Born in Philadelphia in 1918, his religious community, Father Cash Bar 6:00 p.m., Dinner 7:00 p.m., Show 8:00 p.m. tireless,” said Oblate Father Father Harvey entered the Oblate Harvey is survived by his sister, James J. Greenfield, provincial of novitiate after high school and Margaret Smith, and many nieces HELP US SOLVE THE MYSTERY! the Oblates’ Wilmington- made his first profession of vows and nephews and grandnieces and Reservations Required Philadelphia province, in a state- on Sept. 8, 1937. He was grandnephews. call (260) 493-1914 for details ment. “Even in his later years, his ordained to the priesthood on 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JANUARY 9, 2011

What’s your VOCATION Encouraging signs of vocations in the diocese ?BY TIM JOHNSON he Vocation Office of the in a way perhaps we haven’t seen op and seminarians, questions are Diocese of Fort Wayne- for a couple of generations. I taken from those attending the TSouth Bend can only feel believe that is going to result in dinner. encouraged by the 21 seminarians more young people being raised The Vocation Office also coor- studying for the priesthood. Msgr. in homes with solid spiritual val- dinates a retreat for college-age Bernard Galic, along with associ- ues. I think in another generation men and is planning a retreat for ate Father Jacob Runyon and or so we’re going to see a rather high school-age young men. Mary Szymczak, coordinate the dramatic increase in the number busy office as more inquiries of vocations.” Interest in priesthood about seminary increase. Msgr. Galic, when speaking of Msgr. Galic, who is the pastor the quality of the diocesan semi- If a man has an interest in the of St. Aloysius, Yoder, has served narians, said, “My impression of priesthood, Msgr. Galic suggested as director of the Vocation Office the men who apply for the semi- that they first contact their parish for almost 18 years. He is excited nary is they have a genuine love priest who will put them in con- about the eight new applicants for for the Church — that’s part of tact with the Vocation Office. next year. what’s moving them toward Many men contact the Vocation He credits last year’s Year for wanting to be priests. They have Office directly. Priests for the increased interest. a solid spiritual sense of values. If a man looks like a good candidate after speaking with “I think it stirred up an interest in MSGR. BERNARD GALIC Secondly, the quality of the edu- FATHER JACOB RUNYON the priesthood, a concern about cation they are getting in the Msgr. Galic or Father Runyon, an the need of priests,” Msgr. Galic seminary is outstanding.” application process begins. He said. “I think it sensitized a lot of Father Runyon added that completes the application form young men to the fact that they them.” those he speaks with have a joined by priests, brothers and and provides the office with ref- ought to be listening closer to the Both Msgr. Galic and Father devotion to the Eucharist. sisters of religious communities erences of people who know him Holy Spirit.” Runyon said God is the One who “The guys I’ve been seeing are that serve in the Diocese of Fort well and will make a good rec- Listening is the key. Father sends vocations. just real solid people,” Father Wayne-South Bend. They visit ommendation including priests Runyon, who is associate director Runyon said. “The way that God the classrooms of the freshmen and religious. Then a battery of of the Vocation Office and Pray for vocations, is moving in their hearts is differ- and juniors, talk about their voca- psychological tests and inter- parochial vicar at St. Matthew seminarians ent for every guy, but there is this tion journeys and open the floor views are done. A psychologist Cathedral in South Bend, said sort of central theme, which is — to questions. assists in the screening of candi- that in a world of distraction with When asked what readers of God is calling them. It’s good to In the beginning of the visita- dates. Twitter, e-mail, text messages, Today’s Catholic can do to see some of the enthusiasm.” tion, 16 or 17 years ago, “getting Msgr. Galic said, “And then if etc., “it is hard for us to spend encourage vocations, Msgr. Galic Parishes are encouraged to questions was like pulling teeth,” everything looks good, he will sit quiet time listening to the call of said, “Pray. And talk to young pray for vocations in their weekly Msgr. Galic commented. “Now through an interview with the God.” people who they think would petitions and to pray the rosary we don’t have enough time to bishop. If the bishop believes he He encouraged families and make good priests or to tell them for vocations. Some parishes answer all the questions. The is a good candidate, he’ll accept parishes to create a culture of that.” adopt seminarians and include interest is there.” him as a student through the vocations. He encouraged parents He said, “I think people have a prayer and care-packages. The Vocation Office also visits sponsorship of our diocese.” The to pray that their children will far greater potential for influenc- At St. Matthew Cathedral, the grade schools and speaks to candidate next applies to the know their vocation. His mother ing vocations than they are aware Father Runyon said he and rector the fifth- and eighth-grade stu- institution where they will be said a daily prayer: “God grant of.” Msgr. Michael Heintz encourage dents. “We send a priest and a studying and does so through the that one of my sons becomes a He also encouraged individu- the Mass servers — already inter- sister to every school who will Vocation Office. priest.” als to “pray for vocations and ested in serving the Church — to invite us,” Msgr. Galic said. This year, nine of the diocesan Father Runyon suggested that pray for the seminarians who are think also of religious life. The Vocation Office also spon- seminarians began their studies at at a young age, parents begin in formation. They are in a chal- sors Andrew Dinners, where the Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in planting a seed and mention to a lenging program and the support Programs bishop hosts dinner and talks Emmitsburg, Md., the second son, “God may be calling you to of the people’s prayers would about the priesthood. Pastors are oldest seminary in the nation and be a priest,” or to a daughter, mean a lot to them.” The Vocation Office visits the invited to bring young men who the largest seminary — as far as “God may be calling you to be a Msgr. Galic said, “and to be four Catholic high schools every they think would make good numbers of seminarians go — in sister.” encouraging to young people. I year with a team of priests, sisters seminarian candidates to the din- the country. Bishop Kevin C. But he added, “Pray that God think we are seeing in the Church and brothers. “There we talk ner. They have dinner with the Rhoades was on the faculty at would guide their children into a generation of young adults who about vocations to Church min- priests, seminarians and the bish- Mount St. Mary’s and served as whatever vocation He has for are taking ownership of the faith istry,” Msgr. Galic said. They are op. After some talks by the bish- its rector from 1997-2004. JANUARY 9, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 African, Indian priests find welcome homes in United States

the United States, Italy, Germany, ical dispensary and a high school BY MARY KINDER Kenya, India and Tanzania. As in Tanzania. the superior general, Father Israel One of the most important FORT WAYNE — Throughout travels to visit these priests, goals of WSS is to raise aware- many Catholic churches today including a local priest, Father ness and to give faithful there is great concern about Gabriel Msuya of St. Mary Parish Catholics here in the United declining numbers of priests. It in Decatur. States an opportunity to help seems this problem has effected Father Israel says Father build the Church worldwide. churches throughout the United Msuya is adapting well to life in According to Ben Becker, admin- States and much of the Western Indiana, although he does strug- istrative officer of WWS, “There world. However, a recent visitor gle a bit with the drastic change is an abundance of men who have to Fort Wayne is having quite the in weather from his native received the call for vocation opposite problem — finding the Tanzania. He goes on to say that throughout Africa and India.” money to train all of the men the congregation is happy to have Americans can fund help “to who have been called to become him, which is typically true for bring these men fully into the priests. ALCP priests. Father Israel priesthood.” Father Joseph Israel is superi- explains, “Once they come here Those interested in helping the or general of the ALCP, the (to the United States) they usual- ALCP through the WSS may visit Apostolic Life Community of ly stay. The bishops enjoy their the website at www.seminarian- Priests, a missionary organization enthusiasm and hard work. Our support.org. There one can find dedicated to educating priests priests are young, active, strong out more about its mission and MARY KINDER throughout Africa and India for in faith. They convert to their make a safe, convenient donation Father Joseph Israel, center, is shown with John and Patty Becker, placement in communities new communities very well.” online. throughout the world. In Africa While the ALCP doesn’t have founders of Worldwide Seminarian Support. Father Israel has high hopes and India, Father Israel explains, a problem attracting candidates for the future. He plans on the Church is young, vibrant and for religious life, they do struggle Worldwide Seminarian Support tion, but to begin what would expanding Catholic education growing. They don’t have a prob- to find the necessary funds, even (WSS), is helping raise funds for become the Worldwide throughout Africa and India with lem with vocations. In fact, his though the education in Africa the ALCP. WSS began after John Seminarian Support. more high schools. He also hopes congregation in Tanzania current- and India costs much less com- and Patty Becker heard a voca- Today, WSS is headquartered to establish more seminaries so ly has 60 seminarians and 155 pared to western countries. On tion homily presented by Father in Fort Wayne, where the Beckers the ALCP can continue its mis- ordained priest and deacons. And, average, the education of a priest Nicolas Milema from the ALCP. now live. Over the past 17 years, sion of providing dedicated, hard- there are even more young from the ALCP community is Father Milema was visiting the organization has raised more working, holy priests to commu- women studying to become nuns. only $3,100, while in the U.S., Portland, Ore., to raise awareness than $800,000, which has led nities where they are needed most Once seminarians receive their the education of a priest can costs of the need for funding for directly to the education of 45 around the world. ordinations, they are placed as much as $40,000 annually. priests. The Beckers were moved priests. The money also helped throughout the world, including One local organization, to not only make a family dona- build a seminary, a well, a med- ST. BROTHER ANDRÉ BESSETTE Next steps proposed to attract new generations to religious life

BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN munications experts, and Church For them, “Vatican II is some- researchers and statisticians. one else’s history,” said Brother The gathering was a follow-up Sean D. Sammon, a former superi- WASHINGTON (CNS) — At to a study of recent vocations to or general of the Marist Brothers what one participant called a “crit- religious life conducted by the and former president of the ical juncture in consecrated life,” Center for Applied Research in the Conference of Major Superiors of dozens of religious and Catholic Apostolate for the vocation confer- Men. lay leaders gathered in Chicago ence. The study, released in “Today a new generation, many last year to hash out the next steps August 2009, found that although of whose members lack a strong needed to attract young people to the numbers in religious orders Catholic identity as defined by the religious life today. may be decreasing, new members practices of the past, is looking at “Together we are seeking to are passionate about religious life religious life and mission through discover a truth of how we may and religious communities follow- eyes shaped by a world that is for- effectively promote religious life ing more traditional practices have eign to many of us over the age of to a new generation in a new cen- better success attracting younger 50,” he said. tury,” said Holy Cross Brother members today. “Theirs does not include John Paul Bednarczyk, executive direc- Brother Bednarczyk said young F. Kennedy or the Cold War. Nor tor of the National Religious people today no longer have the is it a world that has cause to Vocation Conference, as he opened opportunity that past generations remember Woodstock, the sexual the invitation-only symposium had to interact with members of revolution, Dag Hammarskjold, a titled “Moving Forward in Hope.” religious communities. war in Vietnam, Watergate, the The gathering, funded by a “Just recall the impact that men early days of the women’s move- foundation that wished to remain and women religious have had in ment,” Brother Sammon added. anonymous, featured a combina- your own life,” he said. “While “If General Motors or IBM tion of talks and small-group dis- they taught you how to multiply faced the personnel crisis that we cussions designed to result in an numbers and how to diagram a have had on our hands for the last action plan for promoting voca- sentence properly, through their few decades, they would have long tions in the United States. Brother example they also taught you how ago had their best people in the Bednarczyk said a final report on to treat others justly and fairly and work of recruiting men and CNS PHOTO/ARCHIVES OF ST. JOSEPH’S ORATORY the symposium and the proposed to show a special sensitivity to the women for a career with their cor- St. André Bessette, a member of the Holy Cross Brothers plans would be presented to the needs of the poor and less fortu- porations,” he said. “At the same foundation by the end of 2010, and nate. Maybe during a time of per- time, each of us must learn to take and founder of St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal in made public after a board meeting sonal crisis, illness or grief, they some responsibility for this work.” of the vocation conference in taught you the importance of a car- Another crucial factor is visibil- Montreal, is pictured in an undated photo from the February. ing presence.” ity, he said. archives of St. Joseph’s Oratory. Blessed Andre became the Participants in the symposium Other speakers raised similar “If we are truly interested in included vocations directors, issues, citing a need to recognize improving the witness value of our Holy Cross Brothers’ first saint Oct. 19, 2010. He is known Catholic educators, major superi- the differing worldview of today’s way of life,” he said, “a number of for his intense piety, miraculous cures and for his dedica- ors, diocesan personnel, parents, young Catholics in order to dis- us will need to find some new and young adult and campus ministers, cover what might attract them to more effective ways to be more tion to the building of the shrine honoring St. Joseph. younger religious, media and com- religious life. visible.” 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JANUARY 9, 2011 Mount St. Mary’s University Seminary, a backgrounder EMMITSBURG, Md. — Mount invites students to focus their studies including parish work, St. Mary’s University’s Seminary program on the study of experiences with the hungry, the is the largest and second-oldest Thomistic theology. Imbedded in homeless, the sick and the mar- seminary in the United States. the two-year pre-theology pro- ginalized and other opportunities Established in 1808 by French gram is the option of earning a for service and evangelization. immigrant priest Father John master of arts in philosophical They also serve as chaplains for Dubois, it is located in historic studies. The Mount also offers a the Mount’s 19 NCAA Division 1 Emmitsburg, Md., with the mis- certificate in Hispanic ministry sports teams. sion to form men for the Roman and a summer language program At present, Mount seminary Catholic diocesan priesthood in in Mexico. alumni total more than 2,000, the service of the Kingdom of The Seminary is part of Mount with approximately half of whom God. Mount St. Mary’s St. Mary’s University campus, are alive and active in priestly University’s Seminary aims to which houses the undergraduate, ministry. build a foundation in each semi- graduate schools and the National The Diocese of Fort Wayne- narian for a lifetime of priestly Shrine Grotto Our Lady of South Bend supports nine semi- ministry within the Catholic Lourdes. With almost 200 semi- narians currently at the Mount Church. narians, 1,600 undergraduates Seminary, including Zachary In its third century of service, and more than 30,000 annual vis- Barry, Craig Borchard, Robert Mount St. Mary’s University’s PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MOUNT ST. MARY SEMINARY itors to the grotto, the campus is Garrow, Stephen Jagla, David Seminary is rich in tradition and The seminary where all Mount St. Mary seminarians reside also houses quite active. Nedvidek, Cristian Reyes, has played a major role in the St. Bernard’s Chapel, a barber shop, lecture halls and administrative Seminarians are required to Thomas Scheibelhut, David Violi formation of Catholic education offices. complete courses in pastoral field and Matthew Soberalski. in America. In 1809, Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton called the Eminence John Cardinal of Juneau. Mount home and it is in nearby McCloskey (seminary class of “The Mount is a holy place Emmitsburg that she first estab- 1831), and Archbishop of New where men have come for over lished her school and sisterhood. York and first native-born 200 years to find the answers to Several Mount graduates American cardinal. two basic questions; What does established Catholic colleges Now, the Mount boasts 51 God want me to do with my life throughout the country: In 1840, episcopal alumni, including the and how does He want me to do Cardinal John McCloskey opened following: Most Rev. William B. it?” says Rector Msgr. Steven St. John’s College in New York, Friend (s’1959), bishop of Rohlfs. “We are responsible for now Fordham University, and in Shreveport; Most Rev. Harry J. offering men a challenging, nur- 1870, the Most Rev. John D. Flynn (s’1960), archbishop of St. turing and academically rigorous Loughlin created St. John’s Paul-Minneapolis; Most Rev. experience here at the Mount.” University in Brooklyn. William E. Lori (s’1977), bishop Presently, the Mount Seminary The Mount has also earned the of Bridgeport; Most Rev. Michael offers degree programs in theolo- distinction of “Cradle of O. Jackels (s’1981), bishop of gy including the master of divini- Bishops.” By its centennial year, Wichita; Most Rev. Paul S. ty and the master of arts with the entire institution could boast Coakley (s’1983), bishop of concentrations in systematic, of some 28 episcopal alumni, Salina; Most Rev. James D. moral, sacred Scripture, Church including the Most Rev. John Conley (s’1985), auxiliary bishop history and pastoral theology. The Hughes (seminary class of of Denver; Most Rev. Barry C. S.T.B. program is offered in con- 1826), who succeeded Bishop Knestout (s’1989), auxiliary bish- junction with the Pontifical DuBois and became the first op of Washington; and Most Rev. Faculty of the Immaculate Archbishop of New York, and his Edward J. Burns (s’1983), bishop Conception in Washington, and BISHOP DWENGER The Mount St. Mary’s Seminary Soccer team competed in the annual Rector’s Cup Tournament in 2009 with many victories over the years. Now they compete for the much coveted Vianney Cup, up for grabs in fall of 2011. Victory Noll Sisters

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JOE ROMIE Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades imposes the cross and miracu- lous medal for the initiation of the postulancey on Zachary Doyle and Eduardo Villegas following the Midnight Mass To support our mission and www.SistersofProvidence.org at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort ministries call toll-free: Wayne on Dec. 25. Massachusetts native Doyle and 1-888-535-2814 www.SistersofProvidence.org Villegas from St. Patrick Parish in Fort Wayne join Patrick Hamore of Rhode Island and Donald Schenk of Ohio in forming the newest class of postulants in the Franciscan Call (260) 456-2824 Brothers Minor community, increasing their number to 16 to advertise in Today’s Catholic friars. 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JANUARY 9, 2011 Franciscan Sisters Minor live life of prayer and service

BY KAY COZAD social visits. The people convey their spiritual concerns that the sisters can address.” FORT WAYNE — A light shines With evangelization as the every morning at 4:20 a.m. in centerpiece, prayer is the founda- Providence House behind St. tion of all their work. Upon rising John the Baptist Church in Fort in the early hours of the morning, Wayne. That’s when the nine the sisters gather for several members of the Franciscan hours of prayer in their in-house Sisters Minor, who live in the chapel, from Exposition of the austerely furnished Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament and Office of the Angels Convent, rise to begin Readings to Morning Prayer and their day of prayer and service. Mass. Afternoons are filled with The Franciscan Sisters Minor duties such as laundry, cooking is a community of religious and assorted chores, class work women, ranging in age from 20 and the evangelical apostolate. to 70-ish who are in various The sisters pray again in the stages of religious formation. evening as well, completing eight Each member professes vows to hours of devotion to God each live a life of poverty, chastity and day. obedience. Each sister has a compelling The sisters live a spartan background that inspires a true lifestyle, according to the 1536 sense of God’s call on her life. Capuchin Constitution, known as Sister Mary Clare Smith, a native the primitive observances of St. of Rhode Island, has been a Francis, with no modern conven- Franciscan Sister for 10 years and iences such as phones, computers, is vicar within the community. refrigerators or cars. They rely, After 32 years of marriage, dur- says Boston native Sister Mary ing which she raised six children, Clement Turcotte, the foundress and seven years of widowhood, and mother superior of the Sister Mary Clare felt a powerful decade-old community, on Divine call to religious life. In her search Providence. for her vocation, she met Sister BY KAY COZAD The community was formed in Mary Clement, who had recently Franciscan Sisters Minor Sister Stella Francis, Sister Mary Clare and Sister Tina Audrey pray before the Blessed 2000 by Sister Mary Clement, received permission to form the Sacrament in the Our Lady of the Angels Convent chapel at Providence House in Fort Wayne. The nine-member who after 38 years of serving as a new community. The Franciscan community serves the St. John the Baptist community through door-to-door evangelization and volunteer sister of the Daughters of St. Paul Sisters Minor seemed a perfect fit in Rhode Island, saw a need to and in January of 2001 Sister service where needed. evangelize in a more personal Mary Clare joined as one of the way. They moved to Fort Wayne foundational members. the waist with a cord. They veil Bloomer, laundress, Sister The Franciscan Sisters Minor in support of the Franciscan Her children are happy that their heads and typically walk in Celeste Marie Carey, vocations community acquires new mem- Brothers Minor in August of she has found fulfillment in bare feet unless the weather calls director and cook, Sister Margaret bers by word of mouth. “We 2010. Christ. Her youngest daughter for sandals or boots. Laundry is Rose Cronin, sacristan and busi- don’t recruit,” says Sister Mary Sister Mary Clement says, said though she was concerned all done by hand. Referring to ness manager, Sister Karolyn Clement, adding that they assist “The need I saw was to deepen she would not be nearby for her their attire, Sister Mary Clare Grace Wertner, housekeeper, each interested woman in discern- and encourage the interpersonal grandchildren, “She needed the says, “This is a penitential life. Sister Marie Veronica Goins, ing where best to serve God. relationship between the Church witness of my life,” says Sister We came here to do penance for assistant laundress, and Sister After a woman visits, the sisters and the person.” The centerpiece Mary Clare. “They can all see the ourselves and for the world.” John Marie Flood, sacristan. leave a return visit as her choice. of the mission of the Franciscan grace of a vocation.” Massachusetts native Sister Sister Stella says, “We’re fam- Anyone may visit and spend the Sisters Minor, she adds, is door- Of the lifestyle she says, Stella Francis Belonger entered ily. There’s a lot of love in this day shadowing the sisters at any to-door evangelization. “Poverty is very freeing. I feel the community three days after house because there’s a lot of for- time. “The persons we meet are the I’ve been a servant all my life. her high school graduation, six giveness.” “Every vocation is a miracle agenda. The media is conversa- Marriage and parenthood have years ago. She is considered a The sisters do not run any pro- of God’s mercy,” says Sister tion,” says Sister Mary Clement. prepared me for this life.” junior after three and a half years grams but are open to assisting Mary Clare, adding, “There’s “The visits are casual, laid back The sisters dress in simple of temporary profession and is anyone that requests their help, nothing more exciting than reli- and friendly. But these are not handmade woolen habits tied at the director of the apostolate particularly those at St. John the gious life. It’s definitely not bor- under the direction of Sister Mary Baptist Parish. ing!” Clement. “We can’t do a lot for people, Final words for anyone inter- IMMACULATE “It is a beautiful life. We get in but we can do everything we can ested in religious life. “Come for touch with our spiritual mother- do,” says Sister Mary Clement. a visit,” says Sister Mary HEART of MARY hood. People open their hearts to The sisters have been known to Clement, who adds, “It’s a beauti- Seminary us and talk about the most impor- cook a meal for a hungry visitor, ful life and freeing! It’s rewarding tant things to them. It’s such a fold 3,000 brochures for a church to know you are doing the will of gift to us — and the people,” she event and assist the parish in their God.” says of the door-to-door evange- religious education program, as For more information on the lization she directs. altar server trainers, cleaning Franciscan Sisters Minor contact Others in the community church linens and anything else St. John the Baptist Parish at include Sister Tina Audrey that is needed. (260) 744-4393.

vocations’ week, a special prayer see the beauty and joy of these card and suggested prayers of the vocations. Catechists are in a key May you hear God’s call and courageously respond! AWARE faithful are available from the position to do so. Materials to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 USCCB vocations website: assist them can also be found on We are pleased to assist the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend in ForYourVocation.org or the USCCB website.” perparing current seminarians:Dan Davis, PorTuVocacion.org. The observance of National Nathan Maskal, Jonathan Norton, C.Valen- “Just as Jesus needed to hear “One reason some young peo- Vocation Awareness Week tin Reyes, Christopher Sindelar, and Thomas with His human ears the voice of ple do not consider a call to the (NVAW) began in 1976 when the the Father, so our young people priesthood or consecrated life is National Conference of Catholic Zehr for the priesthood. need to hear words of encourage- the fact that they were never Bishops designated the 28th ment from parents, other family asked,” said Sister Mary Joanna Sunday of the year as the begin- Serving God and His people with Priestly Formation for 60 years. members, friends and the parish. Ruhland, a sister of the Diocesan ning of NVAW. In 1997, this cel- God’s call comes through the Sisters of Mercy and associate ebration was moved to coincide 700 Terrace Heights #43, Winona, MN 55987 Church in this way.” director of CCLV. “There are with the feast of the Baptism of 507-457-7373 www.ihmseminary.org To support efforts during many ways to help young people the Lord. JANUARY 9, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 15 Permanent deacons: South Bend Serrans host Ordained servants of the Church seminarian luncheon praise of thanksgiving everyday BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC BY GINNY KOHRMAN need for missionary and catecheti- removed and which configures when we pray Evening Prayer.” cal work and charity. them to Christ, who make himself As Jesus did in his public life, we The council fathers felt that the the ‘deacon’ or servant of all.” — MISHAWAKA — Eighteen of are called to live out what Mary f it is the will of God and the renewal of the permanent dia- 1570. There is no difference in the the diocese’s 21 seminarians, and proclaimed in her Magnificat. We Church, on May 21, 11 men conate would restore the threefold sacramental sign or the functions many of their parents, enjoyed a are to be humble and to raise up Iwill be ordained into the per- hierarchy of Holy Orders which of a “transitional deacon” (on the beautiful Mass and luncheon the lowly. “With Mary we pro- manent diaconate in the Diocese of includes the episcopate, presbyter- way to priesthood) and the perma- sponsored by the South Bend claim the greatness of the Lord Fort Wayne-South Bend. For the ate and diaconate. — Ditewig, nent deacon. Serra Club on Dec. 22. today and every day.” last five years these men have page 95. All ordained bishops, priests Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades cel- During the luncheon that fol- been preparing, studying and dis- Since the close of the council, and deacons are called to the func- ebrated Mass in the chapel of the lowed the Mass, Bishop Rhoades cerning this call to Holy Orders. the Church has been working to tions of Word, sacrament and char- Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual thanked the seminarians for their The significance of the deacon reestablish the permanent dia- ity however each exercises these Adoration in Mishawaka. In his dedication to priestly formation in the Christian Community can be conate throughout the world. In its works in various ways or degrees. homily Bishop Rhoades spoke of and spoke of how grateful he is traced to the earliest writings of St. May 2010 report, the Center for Deacons, as ministers of the Hannah and the birth of her son, for the good quality of men seek- Paul, particularly in Philippians Applied Research in the Word, can proclaim the Gospel Samuel, as a precursor to Mary’s ing to be ordained. He also 1:1 where he Apostolate and preach. conception of Jesus. Both sang expressed his gratitude for the greets “all of the (CARA) stated As ministers of the sacraments, hymns of praise to God for his work of the Serra Club whose holy ones at that there are deacons assist the bishop and great work in them. mission is to pray for and support Philippi, with currently over priests in the celebration of the “As priests,” said Bishop vocations to the priesthood, dea- their bishops All ordained bishops, 17,000 ordained Eucharist, distribute holy Rhoades, “we enter into Mary’s conate and to the religious life. and deacons in permanent dea- Communion, witness marriages, Jesus Christ.” priests and deacons are cons in the baptize and conduct wake and In the Acts of United States funeral services. the Apostles, the alone. Yet the Deacons as ministers of charity Twelve discern called to the functions role of the dea- are called to lead, inspire and that they need con remains model servant leadership to other assistance with of Word, sacrament obscure to many. members of this contemporary the growing A deacon is Church. Through the grace of number of ordained as a Holy Orders, the permanent dea- Christians and and charity ... sacramental sign con helps to “bridge” the connec- the issues that to the Church tion between faith and everyday arose due to the and to the world life. He is in a prime position to spreading of the that Jesus Christ evaluate the needs of others and to Gospel. So they came “to serve assist in the distribution of the selected “seven and not to be Church’s resources. The deacon reputable men, served.” The can assist in eliminating those filled with the Spirit and wisdom” Church magisterium recognizes injustices that lead to imprison- and the Apostles “prayed and laid two degrees of ministerial partici- ment and poverty. By his sacra- hands on them” ordaining them pation in the priesthood of Christ: mental identity, the deacon makes deacons of the Church. the episcopacy (bishops) and the real “Christ the servant of all.” Stephen, the first deacon known presbyterate (priests). The dea- In a series of upcoming articles, through Scripture, was martyred con’s role is to serve them. you will come to know the 11 dea- for preaching about Jesus Christ to The Catechism of the Catholic con candidates who are anticipat- the Jewish Sanhedrin. (cf. Acts 6- Church, referencing “Lumen ing their May ordination. You will 7) St. Stephen is the patron saint of Gentium” states, “At a lower level meet their wives and families and these 11 deacon candidates. of the hierarchy are to be found become more aware of their call to The deacons of the early deacons, who receive the imposi- the diaconate, their spiritual lives Church helped the bishops in the tion of hands, not unto the priest- and charisms. Together we pray ministry of Christ by writing let- hood, but unto the ministry.” — for these men and their families ters, assisting in the ministry of the 1570. Deacons, through the sacra- and for our diocese that will be SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS Word and serving as an official ment of Holy Orders are marked blessed with their leadership and Serrans, seminarians and their parents and priests participate in the liaison for the bishop to the vari- with an imprint “which cannot be many gifts. South Bend Serra Club’s seminarian luncheon on Dec. 22. ous churches. 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Is God calling you? Do you know?

We heard the call and gave over our life in service to the Church and the world in a more explicit way. And our life has not been the same since. We have found purpose, joy, and fulfillment. Christ invited and we answered.

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We accept the Lord’s call to pledge ourselves publicly and perpetually as members of the Congregation of Holy Cross by the vows of consecrated celibacy, poverty and obedience. Great is the mystery and meaning within these vows. And yet their point is simple. They are an act of love for the God who first loved us. Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross. V.43 vocation.nd.edu

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With the oil of ordination fresh on his forehead, Father Andrew Budzinski gathered with his fellow seminarians and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, on June 26, 2010. God may be calling you to be a priest. Call us and we’ll talk. VOCATION OFFICE Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend 114 West Wayne Street • South Bend • (574) 234-0687 JANUARY 9, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

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GUEST COMMENTARY FROM SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC Who has a vocation? uring January most dioceses in the United States celebrate OMMENTARY DNational Vocation Awareness Week. This is a good time to C think about vocations and who has one. Who do you think has a vocation? If you answered that everyone has a vocation, you get an TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. A. Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, So often we hear people limiting the term “vocation” to the priest- IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] hood and religious life. I hear many people, especially parents with children in Catholic schools, complain that we just don’t have enough vocations, but in truth we each received a vocation when we were baptized. All followers of Christ are called to build God’s kingdom and laity who preach the Gospel in In a particular way, the collec- and spread His love. This commission is not simply for the ordained Collection assists some of the remotest areas of our tion touches upon our ministry to and the consecrated religious, it is our common call. Each of us has hemisphere. the large number of Latino-Hispanic Church in Latin The poster for this year’s collec- Catholics in the United States. For the responsibility to prayerfully discern how we can best live this call tion features Cardinal Sean them, the collection offers an oppor- in our lives. America O’Malley, OFM. Cap. from our sub- tunity to show solidarity with the The Church recognizes four basic lifestyles or ways for Christians committee. While visiting Haiti Church in their country of origin to live our baptismal call. Most people are called to live the Gospel in On behalf of the Subcommittee for the Church in Latin America, I’d shortly after the earthquake the car- and to maintain bonds of friendship the sacrament of Marriage. Some are called to do so as dedicated sin- dinal met a young seminarian, and support according to the call of gle persons. Others are called to dedicate their lives to build God’s like to express my heartfelt thanks to you and your faithful for your Norbert. Norbert did not perish in the Servant of God John Paul II’s in kingdom of love and justice as ordained ministers or as members of contribution of $50,458.69 to the the earthquake along with all his “Ecclesia in America.” religious communities. Some are called to both religious life and ordi- 2010 Collection for the Church in classmates because he was having a Without you, our solidarity could nation, such as priests who belong to religious congregations. Latin America. brain scan that day. His health not take shape into concrete pro- Many who read this article have already chosen the way they 2010 was a particularly trying remains precarious but the subcom- grams of support and evangelization believe God has called them to live out the Christian call to love. time for the Church in the hemi- mittee is helping him and other in Latin America. On behalf of the Others are still searching and have yet to discover their path. sphere, torn by two major earth- Haitian seminarians continue their subcommittee and those who bene- Discovering how we are called to live out the promises we (or our quakes in quick succession. formation for the priesthood. He is a fit from the collection, once again, godparents for us) made at our Baptism is a serious task and should However, we were able to award sign of hope in a very difficult situ- thank you. not be taken lightly. Prayer and discernment are required to choose $7.3 million to 468 different pro- ation. Sincerely yours in Christ, which religious congregation to enter, or to determine which person is jects. These projects included the Our next collection is scheduled Most Rev. José H. Gomez the right one to marry or even if we are called to marriage and parent- training of catechists, formation of in most dioceses during the week- Chairman, hood at all. When we talk about discerning a vocation we mean all seminarians, the promotion of youth end of Jan. 22-23, 2011 and I ask USCCB Subcommittee on the vocations, not just priesthood and religious life. No one should go into ministry as well as support for the you to do all you can to publicize Church in Latin America a marriage lightly or make a decision when in the infatuation stage of many thousands of priests, sisters and support the collection. Washington, D.C. a relationship. Perhaps if this task were taken more seriously, there would be fewer divorces. Each lifestyle is a valid way to follow Christ. It is up to each of us to explore and find out how we can best live out the Gospel. We need to be open to all the options in order to discover the right way for us. Christmas celebrates more than a baby Most are attracted to the beautiful sacrament of Marriage. This is the lifestyle for the majority of men and women. Even so, each person bout a month ago our all. In a sense we are called to should at least consider the other ways of life in order for marriage to choir started practicing a give birth to Jesus in the world, be a real choice and not just something expected by others. When we Anew hymn for Christmas to “incarnate” Him. THE truly discern and reflect in God’s presence we may discover another entitled, “From the Cradle to the As we celebrate this mystery call we may be ignoring. Cross.” To me the words express of the Incarnation, take some CUTTING Certainly, everyone is called to choose his or her own vocation, but the real meaning of the feast of quality time to reflect on how we parents and other significant adults must guide young people and the Incarnation or Christmas as have or have not given birth to make them aware of all the possible ways to answer God’s call. This we call it. our God, who is love, during this EDGE is even more important today with the breakdown of marriages and So often during this season we past year. SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC with so few people answering the call to ordained and consecrated focus on a sweet, helpless little One of our great saints, Teresa life. baby and often forget His great of Avila, was to have said that neighbors we like or who are Take a moment now to think about your vocation. How are you, as mission, the reason He became a Christ has no hands and feet but easy to be around. This love must a follower of Christ, called to build God’s kingdom and spread His human being. This little Child in ours, etc. Jesus tells us over and extend to all. love? swaddling clothes changed the over that He came to reveal His God’s word challenges us. world forever. The Word (of Father’s love. During His earthly Incarnating God in the world God) became life He commis- must become a habit for we who flesh and dwelt sioned His fol- call ourselves Christian. It is not among us. He lowers to do the reserved for special times of the came to bring same. It is the year. The poor always need food justice and love It is not reserved for central theme of and clothes. Homeless centers to the world His ministry. always need people to help with and commis- During this special times of the year. meals. Nursing homes are filled sioned us to do season of with people who appreciate vis- likewise. We Christmas, and its, not just at Christmas. Friends don’t merely The poor always need food remember it like to hear from us at other celebrate a does not end times of the year too. The spirit child. We cele- after Dec. 25, John Neumann and clothes. Friends like of kindness and generosity must brate a Savior the daily flow from our baptismal call to 1811-1860 who fed the Scripture read- love. Crosiers hungry, healed to hear from us at other ings from the January 5 God waits every day to be the sick, set letters of St. given birth in our world. We are captives free, John remind us God’s body. God becomes flesh A native of Bohemia, John entered the seminary and was nearing and so on. This times of the year too. that God is love. in us and in our daily actions. is the true He tells us that ordination when he departed for the United States. He joined During this beautiful season, meaning of it is only when the Redemptorists and served as a priest in New York, Maryland let us reflect on how we will con- Christmas. we abide in love tinue to give birth to the God of and Pennsylvania. In 1852 he was named the fourth bishop of When the that we abide in peace and love throughout the parties are over, cards sent, gifts God! When we love others, God Philadelphia. He founded more than 50 churches and greatly New Year. The only New Year’s given and Santa goes back to the loves. He goes on to say that if expanded Catholic education. John had a fondness for immigrants resolution a Christian needs to North Pole, we continue to cele- we claim to love God but hate make is to be a more loving and and knew six languages. His pastoral zeal was evident up to his last brate “Emmanuel, God with us.” our neighbor, we are liars. hope-filled person in a world that The Babe in the cradle began His These are strong words to moments of life. He collapsed and died in the street at age 48. is in need of much healing. Try to journey to the cross and in doing ponder, especially in light of all make every day a little so showed us how much God the war and violence we see and Christmas. Saints loves us. He rose from the dead experience around us. Note that and calls us to reveal this love to He did not say to love only the JANUARY 9, 2011 COMMENTARY 19 A ‘routine’ year: Pope’s 2011 calendar The new translation holds full slate of events of the Holy Mass: VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For cardinal summits. “Business as The Gloria Pope Benedict XVI, the 2011 cal- usual” for the pope means a steady endar already holds a full slate of series of events that began with a ontrary to the secular holi- meetings, liturgies and foreign New Year’s Mass to mark World THE day calendar that advertises trips. Peace Day and ends with a “te CChristmas throughout the THE What’s not on the calendar — deum” prayer service of thanks- VATICAN fall before promptly switching to at least so far — is a special “year giving Dec. 31. Valentine’s Day décor after the of” or a “year for.” In 2008-2009, In between are hundreds of LETTER New Year, the liturgical season of NEW the pope declared a Year of St. papal encounters with individuals Christmas begins with the Nativity Paul. He designated 2009-2010 the and groups, ranging from heads of JOHN THAVIS and lasts until the Feast of the MISSAL Baptism of the Lord (Jan. 9 this Year for Priests. state to schoolchildren. BY BRIAN MACMICHAEL Perhaps 2011 will mark the The first half of January is typi- year). Within this season is also Year of Business as Usual for the cal. After the New Year’s Mass, minorities around the world, which the Solemnity of the Epiphany, German pontiff, who turns 84 in the pope presided over a liturgy to was a main theme of the World when we commemorate the com- April. mark the feast of the Epiphany Peace Day message this year. ing of the Magi (who represent the highest and on earth peace to those Unlike the past three years, Jan. 6. Then he celebrates the feast And with that, Pope Benedict Gentiles) to visit the Child Jesus. on whom His favor rests.” The there’s no Synod of Bishops on the of the Baptism of the Lord Jan. 9 will be off and running. All of these events — the Nativity, opening words of “Glory to God horizon in 2011. Most people are in the Sistine Chapel, personally In 2010, the pope presided over the Epiphany, and the Baptism of in the highest” also correspond to not expecting a consistory this baptizing more than 10 infants. more than 50 major liturgies. the Lord — involve God revealing the Latin, “Gloria in excelsis Deo” year, either, and there is no sign The next day, the pope shifts Similar celebrations are already or manifesting Himself to the (a phrase universally familiar from that the pope plans to convene the gears and delivers his annual “state penned into the 2011 calendar, at world and mankind. the popular Christmas carol, world’s cardinals at the Vatican for of the world” address to the diplo- home and abroad. They range In a sense, we can prepare for “Angels We Have Heard on other reasons. matic corps at the Vatican. He’s from one-hour prayer services to the new English translation of the High”). What many people don’t appre- expected to underline his concern three-hour ordination Masses and Roman Missal as a gift that pro- There are clearly substantial ciate is that the papacy is not just over recent acts of violence and vides a fuller manifestation of differences between this new text about commemorative years and discrimination against Christian LETTER, PAGE 20 truth and beauty, such that we may and the Gloria translation that we recognize and encounter the have been using. The current text Divine more readily in the prayers reads, “peace to His people on of the sacred liturgy. earth,” which the new liturgical This week, we continue our text expands to “on earth peace to Jesus is our hope and our life study of the Order of Mass by people of good will.” It helps to examining parts of the Gloria, know that certain translations of Holy Week when the faithful John the Baptist salutes Jesus which the General Instruction of the Bible render Luke 2:14 as “... THE concentrate of the sacrifice of as God’s anointed. Then, mar- the Roman Missal describes as “a on earth peace, good will toward Jesus on Calvary. velously, miraculously, God very ancient and venerable hymn men” or “... peace among those in The second reading, from the appears and identifies Jesus as in which the Church, gathered whom He is well pleased.” The SUNDAY Acts of the Apostles, reveals the Son of God. God could be together in the Holy Spirit, glori- new translation of the Gloria is a what life was in the first genera- seen and heard. To clarify the fies and entreats God the Father richer reference to the fact that the GOSPEL tion of Christianity. It verifies the message even more, God speaks, and the Lamb.” The Gloria dates Messiah’s coming brings the MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION structure of the Church even as and gestures, in ancient Old back to the early Church, and world a higher order of divine this structure exists today. Testament words and symbols should be sung on all Sundays out- peace that only the incarnate Son Peter is central. He appears that no Jew would have misun- side Advent and Lent, as well as of God can bestow. Those who before Cornelius, whose name derstood. on feasts, solemnities and certain live in accordance with God’s will Feast of the Baptism of indicates Roman origins, and special celebrations. and receive His grace shall experi- the Lord Peter preaches in the very name Reflection The following is the full text of ence the fullness of this peace. of Christ, discharging his respon- the newly-translated Gloria: Turning to the second sentence Mt 3:13-17 sibility as an apostle, a responsi- This feast of the Baptism of of the new Gloria, we notice bility given him by the Lord. the Lord reveals to us the Lord’s Glory to God in the highest, something striking — the new s winter begins each year, The reading is revealing since identity. He is the Son of God, and on earth peace to people of good translation recovers entire phrases the Church commemo- it shows that Peter offered salva- with all the force and mystery will. that were left out of the current Arates three great feasts to tion not just to Jews, whose her- contained in this reality. translation. Right now, we sing, celebrate our salvation in Jesus, itage Peter shared, but also to He is the Savior, rescuing us “we worship you, we give you but also to teach us the meaning from eternal death by assuming We praise you, pagans, indeed even to the brutal we bless you, thanks, we praise you for your of salvation in Jesus. Christmas Romans whose military conquest our sins and by making amends glory.” However, the Latin text of was the first of these feasts. Then and occupation of the Holy Land to God for our sinfulness. He is we adore you, we glorify you, the hymn offers five successive came the Epiphany of the Lord. had resulted in so much misery, the mediator, uniting us with ways in which we should pay This weekend is the third, the death and despair among Jews. God. we give you thanks for your great glory, homage to God: “We praise you, feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Peter’s preaching leads to one The Church makes the words Lord God,heavenly King, we bless you, we adore you, we Each of these feasts, through conclusion. Salvation is in Jesus of Peter to Cornelius its own, O God,almighty Father. glorify you, we give you thanks its Liturgy of the Word, intro- alone. Jesus came as God’s repre- calling us to the Lord as our for your great glory.” In a general duces us to a vital dimension in sentative. In God’s love, Jesus Savior. Lord Jesus Christ,Only Begotten Son, sense, it is true that these all con- the identity of Jesus and an went about “doing good works” Finally, the Church calls us to Lord God,Lamb of God,Son of the vey the same idea of worshiping important consideration for and healing the sick. admit that we are sinners. We Father, God. But liturgical prayer is Christians as they seek to follow St. Matthew’s Gospel offers need Jesus to reconcile us with you take away the sins of the world, enhanced by poetic repetition, and the Lord. the last reading, revealing not God. He is our hope and our life. have mercy on us; these five descriptions of worship Supplying the first reading for only the event of the story of the you take away the sins of the world, do hold distinct connotations if this weekend is the Book of Lord’s Baptism in the River receive our prayer; examined closely. Together, they Isaiah. Isaiah writes about a loyal Jordan by John the Baptist, but READINGS you are seated at the right hand of combine to express the extent to servant of God, a servant who is the import of the event for us and Sunday: Is 42:1-4,6-7 Ps 29:1-2,3-4,9- the Father,have mercy on us. which it is our Christian duty to steadfast in his faithfulness for all believers. 10 Acts 10:34:38 Mt 3:13-17 give “glory to God.” despite enduring the hostilities of Ritual washings, or baptisms, Monday: Heb 1:1-6 Ps 97:1,2b,6,7c,9 For you alone are the Holy One, Next time, we shall examine others around him and the unhap- were popular in certain Jewish Mk 1:14-20 the second half of the Gloria, as py twists of his fortune. This ser- circles in the 1st century. So, you alone are the Lord, Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12 Ps 8:2ab,5-9 you alone are the Most High, well as some implications that the vant is therefore the most perfect homes had ceremonial bathtubs. new text carries for sacred music. servant. Regardless of the injus- Mk 1:21-28 Jesus Christ, Archeologists who excavated the Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18 Ps 105:1-4, tices surrounding him, and the ruins of Masada, the great Jewish with the Holy Spirit, Gloria text reproduced with temptation to forsake God, the fortress high on a mountaintop 6-9 Mk 1:29-39 in the glory of God the Father.Amen. Thursday: Heb 3:7-14 Ps 95:6-11 permission of the International servant never falters. overlooking the Dead Sea, dis- Commission on English in the This reading, along with three covered such baths there. Mk 1:40-45 Much of the text of the Gloria Liturgy. others quite similar in Isaiah, are Being baptized, or bathing in Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11 Ps 78:3, 4bc, comes from Scripture: we previ- called the “Songs of the Suffering these special pools, symbolizes 6c-8 Mk 2:1-12 ously noted how the first lines are Servant.” They form a major part the yearning of a person to be rid Saturday: Heb 4:12-16 Ps 19:8-10,15 derived from the angels heralding Brian MacMichael is the director of not only of Scripture, but also of of sin. It was as if sin stained not Mk 2:13-17 the glad tidings of Christ’s birth in the Office of Worship for the the liturgy as they are used in just the soul but also the body. Luke 2:14 — “Glory to God in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. 20 COMMENTARY JANUARY 9, 2011 A vacation transition SCRIPTURE SEARCH

s I type this, my two oldest tapas including deviled eggs with Gospel for January 9, 2011 sons (one a recent college capers and gherkins, lemon/gar- Matthew 3:13-17 Agraduate who now works lic/pepper chicken, and patatas and lives in California, and the bravas (hot chili potatoes). We EVERYDAY Following is a word search based on the Gospel other a college senior who is con- were headed for Lithuanian fare reading for the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, sidering both law school and a job when suddenly two of the younger opportunity for which he flies out children got the stomach flu and CATHOLIC Cycle A. The words can be found in all to Atlanta next month) are at the everyone was relegated to bland directions in the puzzle. gas station with their dad, filling food just to be on the safe side. Oh THERESA A. THOMAS up the cars and getting some well. Family togetherness, right? JESUS GALILEE TO JOHN “recovery bars.” Earlier this morn- We celebrated a sister’s birth- JORDAN BAPTIZED BY HIM ing, they spent 90 minutes, along day, and enjoyed the rhythm of ing in for a landing. There’s a bit SAYING I NEED FOR US with my 18-year-old son, doing the movies-in-the-basement evenings, of bumpy turbulence as everyone FULFILL WATER THE HEAVENS new P90X workout DVD, a a few family games of Apples to “lands” and adjusts to being back HE SAW SPIRIT OF GOD DESCENDING Christmas present. I’m trying not Apples, and I even whooshed my with the family to which they will A DOVE UPON A VOICE to think about the two oldest leav- three sons out the door with their always belong, despite not living THIS IS SON WELL PLEASED ing for Chicago shortly, to spend father to a couple of Notre Dame amidst day-to-day. We’ve been the weekend with friends, before basketball games. Amusing to me, excited for their return for weeks, the oldest flies back to his new they dressed in themes for the sometimes months. Some people’s WELL PLEASED “home.” It’s a rare thing these days Notre Dame games — the first emotions are running high (okay, I to have everyone together. And time in matching flannel, checked top the list here), and expectations I’ve been soaking up as much as “lumberjack” shirts. Yesterday, it can’t help but develop. The travel- SAY I NGOJESUS possible, “treasuring it in my was in loud, Hawaiian shirts pur- ers themselves are tired. W PKW LOJORDAN heart.” chased for a few dollars each at After a couple days, the turbu- It’s been a good break really, Goodwill. Personally, I think they lence settles and a happy rhythm is ELIAVOICEEHE and we’ve had fun together. One were simply trying to attract the found. It’s a breath of fresh air. It’s LANRNANZEEEV of my children called me “giggly” attention of the jumbotron monitor a vacation. I accidentally ran into as I set the large Amish-made, in the basketball stadium (which my oldest son and his 8-year-old LLTHI S I SLNSA sturdy table with Christmas plates they did, several times), but I had sister in Target. He was buying her PB I UOTOJ I I AE and glasses on Christmas morning to smile at the family “unity” I a gift because he’s her godfather. for breakfast. The truth is, I felt my sensed, if just in a silly way and He told me from there he was tak- LYW FPJONLCW H heart would burst. I loved spend- unintended. ing her to Dairy Queen for a milk- EHFALOOFAHEE ing every spare minute in the At first, I thought my heart shake. Her eyes were shining with kitchen, preparing food, talking would break as I felt my family excitement. They no longer live AIBGTUNTGOVH with my kids. Yes, even cleaning was, the day after our oldest son’s together but they’ll always love SMHBW EFJ IOOT up wasn’t so bad. I lingered at the college graduation, when he flew each other. Thank you, God. table after the meals more than I out to the coast to begin his new I looked down the pew at Mass EFBNFORUSVDP normally do, to talk with them and career and life in his own rented last Sunday morning at every child DESCEND I NGAX their grandfather, who joined us home. But our family didn’t break. and felt proud and happy and sad for Christmas dinner. I did a lot In fact, in some ways we grew all at the same time. This Sunday, © 2011 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com more sitting and listening than I closer. My oldest son shared the the pew won’t be quite as full. It’s am accustomed. I brought the tow- joys and challenges of starting out a new normal. It’s a transition. I’m els in the kitchen to fold so I could on his own, of buying (very limit- not quite used to it, but it’s good, I be with them, and set aside my ed) furniture, purchasing a car, dis- think, and we’re going to be all St. Paul visits Derbe normal compulsion to clean and cerning opportunities, finding right. organize every waking minute. I roommates, choosing a parish, a didn’t “do” as much as “be.” work wardrobe, a style. And when on his missionary journey Still, I “did” a little. Hoping to he came home he had stories to Theresa Thomas can be reached at take advantage of the cookbooks tell — boy did he have stories to TheresaThomasEverydayCatholic the older boys had brought me tell. And we did too. @gmail.com. Her book “Stories Where is Derbe where St.Paul made from their study-abroad trips in the The first few days home with for the Homeschool Heart” can many disciples? past couple years, I made Spanish everyone is a lot like a plane com- be ordered on Amazon.com After St. Paul left the town of HIRE Lystra where some people tried to kill him, he fled to the town of HISTORY Northeast will be the first group to least one other public appearance Derbe in central Turkey. Here he LETTER arrive at the Vatican Nov. 7, fol- each week, greeting pilgrims from preached the Gospel and made lowed by Region II (New York) his apartment window at midday numerous disciples. Then St. Paul FATHER RICHARD HIRE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 Nov. 24 and Region III (New on Sundays. started to head for home, namely, Jersey, Pennsylvania) Dec. 1. The In addition to his World Peace the great city of Antioch in Syria. last time U.S. bishops came Day message, the pope generally So he retraced his steps to danger- normally include at least two litur- through Rome on “ad limina” vis- furnishes messages or letters to ous Lystra, Iconium and Antioch and Bishop Michael carved on it. gies to proclaim new saints, one in its was 2004, so for many of them mark a whole slew of other annual in Pisidia. But this does not definitively estab- the spring and one in the fall. it will be their first major meeting events — for migrants and In these three towns, St. Paul lish the original site, because such Already on the probable saints list with Pope Benedict. refugees, for the sick, for religious, encouraged his new disciples to stones are often moved. This partic- for 2011 is the founder of the Throughout the year, the pope for priestly vocations, for mission- persevere in the faith and to endure ular stone is now in the museum at Xaverian Missionary Fathers, will hold “ad limina” meetings aries, for young people, for the the sufferings that may occur. In Konya in Turkey. Blessed Guido Conforti. with bishops from other countries: hungry and for communicators. each town St. Paul established Either 2) Una Hoyuk or 3) Easter arrives very late in 2011 the Philippines, India, Indonesia, Although Pope Benedict is priests to say Mass and celebrate Asiran Hoyuk, both tumuli — April 24 — and with it comes Australia, Angola, New Zealand widely seen as less prolific than the sacraments. The New American (ancient burial mounds) near the heaviest week of liturgies and and the Pacific Ocean area. Pope John Paul II, his verbal out- Bible says these communities Karaman, may be the actual site of public appearances by the pope. The pope will break away from put each year is impressive: about received priests only after a period Derbe. Karaman is a green oasis Ahead of Easter, the Vatican plans the Vatican on four foreign trips: 300 speeches and talks, more than of testing. St. Paul and St. Barnabas on a plateau. Here there is a Seljuk to publish Pope Benedict’s new June 4-5 in Croatia; Aug. 18-21 in 50 homilies and nearly 100 other then went back to Perga to preach citadel, a former monastery of volume in his series on the life of Madrid for World Youth Day; missives of varying length and the Gospel and then continued to dervishes and a mosque. Many Christ. Titled, “Jesus of Nazareth: Sept. 22-25 in Germany, including importance. the seaport of Attalia (modern Turkish-speaking Orthodox Part Two, Holy Week: From the the capital of Berlin; and Nov. 18- In his recent book-length inter- Antalya) on the Mediterranean Greeks lived here. Entrance Into Jerusalem to the 20 in the West African country of view, Pope Benedict said the day- coast and sailed back to Antioch in 4) Degli near Binbir Kilise and Resurrection,” it picks up where Benin. He’ll also make a two-day in, day-out schedule of the papacy Syria. This ended St. Paul’s first Madensehir also may be the site of the best-selling first volume left visit to Venice in May and three was pretty taxing for someone his missionary journey. Derbe. D. Darke says Binbir Kilise off. other trips in Italy during the year. age. He spoke openly about his Scholars are not sure of the is a region of a “thousand and one For U.S. bishops, 2011 will At the Vatican, the pope diminishing energy, and even left exact location of the town of Derbe churches,” an important monastic bring the start of a series of resumes his weekly audiences open the possibility of eventual in central Turkey. A. Edmonds center from the 9th- 11th centuries encounters with the pope and his every Wednesday, where he has papal retirement — but as his mentions there are four possibili- A.D. Near the hamlet of Degli (or aides, the weeklong “ad limina” been sketching brief biographies of 2011 calendar makes clear, he’s ties: 1) Kerti Hoyuk where an altar Degler) is the most impressive visits that begin in November. early Church saints, writers and not ready for that yet. stone has been found with an group of ruined Christian Byzantine Bishops from Region I in the mystics. He normally makes at inscription of the names of Derbe churches and monasteries. JANUARY 9, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21

ANCILLA ATHLETES VOLUNTEER FOR ST. MICHAEL’S FAMILY NIGHT Volleyball and softball team members of Ancilla College in Donaldson assisted with various crafts and sports activities at the St. Michael’s Family Night at St. Michael’s Catholic School in Plymouth. Student-athletes helped decorate and paint ornaments and assisted children in making Advent wreaths and beaded bracelets, throwing footballs into a target, and showing them how to play various games. “We love the new bond we have made between St. Michael’s Catholic School and Ancilla College and look forward to many more Sports events with them,” said Jennifer Houin, Oliver Ford vice president. St. Jude Lady Eagles fire up ICCL teams compete for tournaments in Christmas tournament the Eagles won it all. BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN In the St. John New Haven showdown, St. Jude lost big to Joseph (South Bend) held on to and Ryan Schafer and J.P. BY JOE KOZINSKI FORT WAYNE — The St. Jude St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel the first a late game charge from St. Kavanaugh for the Spartans. Lady Eagles were full of activity time around, but battled back to Anthony, 46-43. Camden Bohn In the St. Martin DePorres over the Christmas break playing face them in the championship SOUTH BEND— The floor, and John Byszewski scored 18 Division, St. Bavo remained a total of eight games in two dif- game where they lost by just one which the Lady Irish played on and 15 respectively for the undefeated for the regular season ferent tournaments. Jason point, 47-48, in a thrilling double to win their national champi- Eagles and Oliver Page netted by handling Corpus Christi, 37- Kindler’s team finished runnerup overtime. onship, hosted its second title 21 in a losing effort. 30. Michael Voor and Joe at the St. John New Haven tour- Kindler feels his defense is game on Dec. 30 in the form of The teams of the ICCL had Molnar both eclipsed the double nament and were crowned cham- really working for the Eagles. the Inter-City Catholic League little time to recover as they figure mark for the Panthers. pions at the University of Saint “The girls have a good under- (ICCL) Christmas Tournament. started their 2011 campaign just The Wildcats of St. Joseph Francis. Kindler, who is in his standing of how it works and The finals were held at Holy three days later with cross divi- (Mishawaka) kept pace with the third season coaching this same execute it well. We keep teams Cross Grade School. sional play. help of Will Whitten’s 10, by group, lists just seven on his ros- out of the paint and force them to The tournament had the dubi- In St. John Bosco play, St. outscoring St. John the Baptist, ter — Haley Henline, Cassie beat us from the outside,” out- ous distinction of hosting all 16 Anthony beat Holy 36-25. Kindler, Hannah Berghoff, lined Kindler. varsity teams as they went head Family, 43-19, St. Jude start- Maddie Obergfell, Madeline Kindler is very proud of the to head for holiday bragging with the help ed the New Stewart, Alex Schroeder and fact that all seven of his players rights. of Greg Year with a Audrey Sanfrey — and is assist- have a job to do and all seven The tournament took place Kanouse’s big win ed by Pat Henline and Jane contribute when they are on the over four nights and enjoyed the 11 points. over Wolff. court. For the 2010-2011 season, hospitality of St. Thomas of Kevin Queen of “We started out slow, but now the Eagles have set a goal to win Elkhart and Holy Cross of South Weinberg Peace, we’re firing on all cylinders,” the CYO league outright and win Bend. chipped in 30-16. explained a pleased Kindler. the CYO tournament, just as they In the East bracket, undefeat- 12 in the Bobby Heading into the new year, the have in the fifth, sixth and sev- ed St. Bavo triumphed over St. loss. Hawkins Eagles claim a 7-3 record and are enth grades. Pius X, St. Joseph (Mishawaka) Holy Cross tossed in 17 1-1 in Catholic Youth League “It will be tough with every- and St. Anthony to reach the continued their for the Falcons as (CYO) play, losing their first bat- one gunning for us, but our goal finals against host Holy Cross run by doubling up the Schuyler Crull had 10 tle against St. Joseph-St. as coaches is to help the girls who ousted St. Jude, Our Lady Blazers from St. Matthew, 50- for the Pumas. Elizabeth, but downing them reach their goal,” summarized of Hungary and St. Joseph 25. The Crusaders were paced Big time scoring was the twice at the Saint Francis tourna- Kindler. (South Bend). by Connor Futa’s 10 points theme for the match up between ment. St. Jude also beat The game, played in front of while T. Greci of the Blazers had Our Lady of Hungary and St. Memorial Park and St. Therese to Other scores from the Saint Francis a standing room only crowd, had 12. Monica. The Bulldogs, behind get to the championship game tournament include: both early excitement and drama Christ the King nipped St. Mikal Henderson’s 25, Boniface where Haley Henline scored 22 • B — St. Vincent 7 over Zion as the upstart St. Bavo Panthers Pius X, 34-32. Brendan Connelly Muguro’s 15 and Austin Smith’s points. Lutheran Decatur, 35-30 held with the athletic squad of was the high scorer with 18, 10, outlasted the efforts of Kindler detailed that the girls • G — St. Jude 7 over Queen the Crusaders. while Jacob Mauch added 10 for Patrick Coulter’s 22 and Alex have improved each year of play of Angels, 29-25 The athleticism and the over- the Lions. Ganser’s 18 with the final tally at the holiday tournament. As • B —Memorial Park over St. whelming press was too much as St. Joseph (South Bend) being 58-52. sixth graders, he entered his team Jude 8, 36-30 Holy Cross cruised to the title, exploded for 57 as they tri- Play resumes this weekend in the seventh-grade bracket 34-14, complimented by a well- umphed over a pesky St. Thomas with games being played both where they finished third place. balanced attack that saw seven squad by 15. Five players scored Saturday and Sunday at Marian A year ago, the girls finished run- CYO coaches, send scores and high- players score led by Wes Short’s in double figures — Camden and Saint Joseph’s high schools. nerup and then as eighth-graders, lights to [email protected] 13. Bohn, John Byszewski and For the updated schedule and In the third-place game, St. Brennon Koehler for the Eagles, standings go to icclsports.org. Knights of Columbus INSURANCE Making a difference for life. WHOLE LIFE • TERM • RETIREMENT Fort Wayne’s ANNUITIES • LONG TERM CARE • IRA Most Complete Wedding Service. The John J. Stackowicz Agency Serving the Fort Wayne/South Bend Diocese You can choose one or all Banquet Rooms John Stackowicz General Agent 574-282-1082 office of our services. We’ll make the best of Hotel Rooms Jeff McComb 260-385-5436 Tom Elshire 866-960-1849 your special event. 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(CNS) — Father cartoon aficiona- capsule reviews of theatrical Fullam, vicar Bridges) and a cocksure Texas Dominick Fullam was drawn to do. movies recently reviewed by the Ranger (Matt Damon) in her cartooning at an early age, but a general for the “Yes, I do read Diocese of Office for Film & Broadcasting relentless quest to bring her higher calling erased any aspira- the funnies and recently murdered father’s killer tions he had of becoming a full- Biloxi, Miss. not just on of the U.S. Conference of (Josh Brolin) to account. Amid time cartoonist. Sundays,” he Catholic Bishops. its archetypical characters, myth- Recently, however, the St. said. “I miss ic atmosphere and amusingly Martin native, who is vicar general some of the ones idiosyncratic dialogue, writer- and moderator of the curia for the that have been directors Joel and Ethan Coen’s Biloxi Diocese as well as pastor of retired or scaled “Little Fockers” (Universal) captivating drama uses its hero- St. Mary Parish in Woolmarket, back over the Dull, tasteless comedy — the ine’s sensitive perspective — as was at the Atlanta airport when years like ‘Bloom second spawn of 2000’s amusing well as a fair number of biblical something happened that rekindled County,’ ‘The Far “Meet the Parents” — dominated and religious references — to his interest in cartooning. Side’ and by relatively raunchy and poorly reflect seriously on the violent “I was ... drawing a cartoon ‘FoxTrot.’ Over staged gags centering on Gaylord CNS ILLUSTRATION/COURTESY OF FATHER FULLAM undertow of frontier life while character on an iPad, and a lady the last year, I’ve and Pam Focker (Ben Stiller and the rival lawmen strive to over- seated next to me asked if I drew have the word ‘off’ in it, sugges- really come to appreciate ‘Zits’ — Teri Polo), their 5-year-old twins come their personal shortcomings cartoons for a living. I laughed and tive of something of a different not acne, of course, the comic (Colin Baiocchi and Daisy and petty antipathy in the service said I was just passing time, but twist on things. After rejecting strip.” Tahan) and Pam’s meddlesome of a larger cause. Considerable, that I used to do a not-so-great car- ‘Fifty Percent Off’ as sounding Father Fullam hopes to attract father (Robert De Niro). Director occasionally bloody violence, toon in my high school newspa- like a sales website, I found that more visitors to his website at Paul Weitz strings together a low- brief gruesome imagery, a half- per,” he said. offbyamile.com was available. I http://offbyamile.com but, for the est-common-denominator collec- dozen uses of profanity, a few “She told me what I’d done thought it had a certain ring to it.” time being, he’s still reluctant to tion of infantile set pieces. crass terms. The Catholic News looked really good to her,” Father Since then, Father Fullam has invest too much time in his recent- Frequent sexual banter, including Service classification is A-III — Fullam added. “A seed was plant- tried to crank out a couple of car- ly rediscovered hobby and has no references to sex toys, condoms adults. The Motion Picture ed.” toons each week. plans to submit his cartoon for and masturbation; some sexual Association of America rating is That seed has since developed “It takes about an hour from syndication. situations and profanity; much PG-13. into a new comic strip titled “Off start to finish. That’s fairly quick “I have my share of responsibil- crude and crass language; toilet by a Mile.” because they’re not done on paper, ities right now, and while I enjoy humor; and a bruising fistfight. “Tron: Legacy” (Disney) “First I thought of reviving the and I no longer have to mess with the creative process, I don’t think The Catholic News Service clas- The briskly entertaining, comic strip I drew in high school India ink as I did back in high I’d enjoy having to crank these out sification is L — limited adult unpretentious and prescient 1982 called ‘It Ain’t Easy.’ I learned that school,” he said. regularly,” he said. audience, films whose problemat- cult classic has been loudly name had been used for both a “As for their origins, these are “Never say never, though,” ic content many adults would updated and turned into a bloat- song and a movie. So I decided to just thoughts that pop in my head,” Father Fullam added. “Right now, find troubling. The Motion ed, stultifying 3-D bore by direc- come up with something new and he added. “I’ve noticed a tendency I’m just trying to create an oppor- Picture Association of America tor Joseph Kosinski, with the different,” Father Fullam said. to have ‘80s references, TV shows tunity for a laugh or a chuckle for rating is PG-13 — parents proceedings barely propped up “I wanted the cartoon’s title to and songs. I guess that’s where my whoever wants to join in.” strongly cautioned. by some still-enjoyable gadgetry. As the son (Garrett Hedlund) of a Prepare your Robert J. Ueber, DDS computer programming genius SERVICE (Jeff Bridges, reprising his role in home for the •Family Dentistry the original), searches for his upcoming GENERAC DIRECTORY mysteriously vanished father, the STORM GENERATORS •Orthodontics trail leads into the electronic alternate universe Dad created in SEASON Sales & Service •TMJ Treatment A reliable the first outing. 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Allen C.Ward, 81, Mishawaka Kwiatkowski, 91, Columbus Council 451, 601 military family members will be St.John the Baptist Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on provided with various tools and Pro-Life group walks the talk Lawrence L.Jumps, 72, St.Stanislaus Friday, Jan. 7, from 5-7:30 p.m. methods to help find positive and South Bend — The Knights of Ella M.Alter, 73, St.Joseph Delphine Piasecki, 95, The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for enriching ways of dealing with Columbus will “Walk the Talk” at St.Elizabeth Ann Seton children 12 and under. these particular experiences. 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16, at Joan M.Siade, 80, St.Stanislaus There is no cost for the retreat Sylvia M.Hoevel, 98, Queen of Peace Council 553 at Hill and Joan C.Pluta, 72, and a continental breakfast and Washington Streets. 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“What must have been in his ever ready to reply. But what is the heart as he gazed upon the child in reason for our hope as Christ’s dis- the manger!” Bishop Rhoades ciples, as Catholic Christians? The MIDNIGHT exclaimed. “Poor in spirit, he too reason is not a what — it’s a who! CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 bowed low over the manger to Our faith is not so much about a adore his foster son whom he book or a list of teachings or an eth- would protect and teach, love and ical system. It is about a person! South Bend. He celebrated the TV cherish.” “Christmas is the great feast of Mass for shut-ins on Christmas Of the shepherds, Bishop hope, for today the Savior of morning on WISE-TV in Fort Rhoades said, “We do not know humanity is born,” Bishop Rhoades Wayne. their names: They were anony- said. “The joyful news of our In the Midnight Mass homily, mous. They were poor and looked Savior’s birth resounds throughout Bishop Rhoades first contemplated down upon because of their occu- the world on this holy night. The the Virgin Mary, “who believed pation. But they were the ones Son of God came into the world, with all her heart the word of the chosen by God to receive the and He still comes, to give us hope Lord spoken to her by the angel. proclamation of the birth of Christ in the midst of doubt, uncertainty, Mary was the first to bend low from the heavenly messenger. suffering and even in the face of over the manger to adore the fruit What did they do? Motivated by death. If Jesus were not born on of her womb. She is Our Lady of faith, they went with haste to the JOE ROMIE earth, we could not be born unto Humility. No human being who manger. There they found the new- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, shown during the homily, celebrates Midnight heaven. But because Christ was ever lived was more poor in spirit born child and humbly worshipped Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. born, we can be reborn.” than the Virgin who gave birth to him. They then glorified and Bishop Rhoades encouraged, the Son of God.” praised God for all that they had the mystery of Christmas. We wel- Savior of the world. His divine “Let us live this (first) Beatitude as Bishop Rhoades reflected on St. heard and seen.” come the Savior of the world. We glory was hidden in that holy we contemplate with the eyes of Joseph, who was also poor in spir- Mary, Joseph and the shepherds can only do so authentically if we manger of Bethlehem. But humbly faith and with humility the holy it. “We have no recorded words in — the little ones — are the key are poor in spirit, that is, with faith we believe and we adore because birth of Jesus. With Mary, Joseph any of the Gospels spoken by the figures of Christmas, he said. They in God, with humility, and with in that manger we have discovered and the shepherds, we celebrate the humble carpenter of Nazareth,” he teach the meaning of the first love. Christ cannot enter our lives the Truth that sets us and all great mystery of love which never said, “but we know of his faith and Beatitude and the way to the king- if we do not open our minds and humanity free. And we continue to ceases to amaze us: God became goodness. The Scriptures teach us dom of heaven — faith, humility hearts to Him and to the salvation discover in the infant Jesus the the Son of Man so that we might that he was a just man. He had the and love. He offers us.” Love that transforms our lives.” become sons and daughters of courage of faith and preferred to “We worship the infant He said, “We recognize and Bishop Rhoades spoke of the God! On this holy night, we rejoice obey God rather than to protect his wrapped in swaddling clothes and profess that the child born of the writings of St. Peter: “Should any- in the birth of our Savior. Venite, own reputation when Mary was lying in a manger,” Bishop Blessed Virgin Mary 2,000 years one ask us as Christ’s disciples the adoremus! O come, let us adore found to be with child. Rhoades said. “We contemplate ago is the Son of God and the reason for our hope, we should be Him!” BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB This month’s featured selection: “Thrift Store Saints: Meeting Jesus 25 Cents at a Time,” by Jane Knuth

BY MARK WEBER

ane Knuth’s book, “Thrift Store Saints: Meeting Jesus organizational skills; and if she wants to clean toilets, she Page by page, through 25 Cents at a Time” could also have the title of “Jesus can do it at home. She has cast pearls before swine and Jane, we see how learning JChrist in Kalamazoo!” received no thanks. She is ready to take her talents where such love can require con- In this delightful book, Jane Knuth leaves the printed they can be put to good use. siderable effort and time page, and seems to actually say the words, sounding like a Dorothy observes this and has a plan. She sees Jane as and that Jane’s teachers are close friend revealing private experiences which are some- the 100th sheep and doesn’t want her to stray, so she calm- some of the misfits and times humorous, often humbling and personally enriching. ly suggests that Jane become the buyer for the religious broken people who receive her When we meet Jane, she is having a seizure of indigna- gifts sold in the store. patient assistance, as well as the example of tion because Kalamazoo’s St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Now Jane is shocked. There is not a single crucifix her kind and experienced coworkers. does not process credit cards. Jane has purchased a rosary, hanging in her home, and her only prayer book is on a On a daily basis, Jane deals with people who live in a satin case and a prayer book for her daughter’s first shelf in the basement. neighborhoods where taxis refuse to go at night, and with Communion. Jane is hot now; this is a crummy neighbor- With blind faith, Dorothy’s plan is carried and Jane will people who find joy in the gift of a blanket or who are hood which she avoids, but St. Vincent’s is the only place now be accountable for six display cabinets full of invento- delighted to receive secondhand shoes and clothing. in town that sells religious goods ... and now she is in a ry, with a $25,000 annual budget and catalogs from whole- Covering the body is important, but covering any lineup with Kalamazoo castoffs, riffraff and drifters, as the salers in New York, San Francisco and Rome. Jane human need comes first; helping people face-to-face is one cashier, a sweet little old lady explains that thrift store cus- becomes responsible for the store’s main source of income. of the main principles of Vincentian work. In emergencies, tomers seldom have credit cards, so it’s really not a prob- She is also shown where the toilet brush is kept. the society purchases bus tickets, prescriptions, pays rent lem. Jane finds enough cash to cover the purchase, gathers “Meeting Jesus 25 Cents at a Time” covers 15 years of and comes across when disaster looms. Experienced work- her gifts and dignity, and huffs back to her warm car and Jane’s life and is patterned by the Vincentian Rule; praying ers direct clients to social agencies or other sources of respectable neighborhood. together, helping the poor face-to-face, and seeing the poor assistance. During their brief encounter at the cash register, as our teachers. Whether it is bread, boots or bucks, what is really Dorothy, the cashier, a diminutive octogenarian invited The staff’s prayers are said before the store opens for given, at least temporarily, is some measure of peace of Jane to become a volunteer at the store. Jane mumbled business and are quite practical and as needful as the inten- mind, which is priceless and can be described in many excuses and rushed out, but one week later, she finds her- tions of the store’s customers: Please, God, let the store’s ways, all done excellently by Jane Knuth in “Thrift Store self drawn to the store and seated among a small circle of furnace hold out for another rough Michigan winter. Saints: Meeting Jesus 25 Cents at a Time.” Vincentian volunteers, all snow capped seniors, welcoming For Jane, helping the poor face-to-face and being taught Jane, who is 37. by them is a blend of the real nitty-gritty where things ain’t Questions for reflection The meeting’s business reveals that the group’s presi- always pretty. dent has resigned without a successor. All present dodge Did the Savior’s path to Calvary meander through • This book describes the unexpected return value of the assignment, but Jane, a teacher, mistakenly thinks she Kalamazoo with Jane Knuth as a posted witness? Her helping the poor face-to-face. Has this happened to you? can teach this group how to organize their charity using descriptions of meeting Jesus 25 cents at a time make it • The author came about her Vincentian experience cyberspace, spreadsheets and inventory control. believable. We can almost hear the Redeemer whisper, reluctantly, but found it so rewarding that it became a sus- Silence follows Jane’s suggestions and then one of the “Observe, Jane, how some of my beloved are cast in life as taining part of her life. Have you had a similar experience? old ladies says, “That’s nice, dear, but what we could real- ex-convicts, prostitutes, alcoholics, addicts, cripples, men- • We read that Jesus appears in disguise among the halt, ly use is someone to take out the trash every night and tally scrambled street people and astonished assignees of the lame and the blind. Is your persona available for His clean the bathroom.” unexpected pregnancies. Love them Jane, and you love purposes? Jane is insulted. She has youth, vigor, education and Me.”

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