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The angel said to them: God-with- “You have nothing to fear! I come to proclaim good news to you—tidings of great joy to be shared by Us! the whole people. This day in David’s city a savior has been born to you, the Messiah and Lord. Let this be a sign to you: in a manger you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes.” Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in high heaven, peace on earth to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:1-14

This hand-carved wooden crèche is from SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral. See Page 11 for The Criterion’s annual Christmas Supplement. Photo by Margaret Nelson Page 2 The Criterion Friday, December 18, 1998 St. John, Bloomington, to dedicate new church facility By Susan Bierman a gym/fellowship hall, a kitchen, storage spaces, a library, and several offices. BLOOMINGTON—St. John the Apostle Parish in Bloom- The new sanctuary’s capacity is more than 700. Connecting ington will march toward the new millennium prepared as it to the fellowship and sanctuary/narthex wings are the pastoral dedicates its new parish facility at a Mass at 10 a.m. Dec. 20. wing, which houses offices, a reception area and the rectory. Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein will preside. A brunch for The former St. John the Apostle Parish facility consisted of the parish will follow. a church and religious education facility under one roof, and a St. John the Apostle Church in Bloomington will be dedicated Dec. 20. “We are going to celebrate big-time,” said Mark Ryan, rectory. It was located on 14 acres at 3410 W. Third St., in parishioner and chair of the building committee. Bloomington. Ryan said. The 530-household Bloomington Deanery parish has much The property and facility were sold. The pews and altar St. John the Apostle Parish was relocated and a new facility to celebrate. were taken out of the church and given to St. Jude Parish in was built because of changing demographics, with the present Approximately three years ago, planning began for the new Spencer and All Saints School in Indianapolis. Seventeen location surrounded by retail and commercial businesses. The parish facility. Forty acres of land located on the west side of stained-glassed windows were transferred to the new parish parish community also had begun to outgrow the facilities. Monroe County was purchased in December 1996. Ground facility. “Physically, our church and religious education center was was broken in August 1997. St. John parishioners and staff “I think that really helped parishioners coming into the new less than a third of the square footage that we have now,” said moved into the new location at the 4607 W. State Road 46 in church. They felt that there was some of the old church here,” See CHURCH, page 6 Bloomington about two months ago. The 36,000 square-foot parish facility, costing approximate- ly $4.2 million, houses a fellowship wing, a sanctuary/narthex New task force wing and a pastoral wing. The facility was designed by Mitchell, Timperman, and Ritz architects of New Albany and built by Wehr Constructors, Inc. of Louisville, Ky. Task force assembled for Dearborn Co. study The fellowship wing houses religious education classrooms, In the story announcing Father William Marks’s assign- the Baptist, Dover, and St. Joseph, St. Leon; Tim Deitz, ment to the Bright area (The Criterion, Dec. 11), members St. Peter, Franklin County; Peg Polanski, St. Mary, of a task force were incorrectly listed. Individuals listed Greensburg; Michael Witte, St. Lawrence, Lawrenceburg; were members of the original Northeastern Dearborn Rita Grathwohl, principal of St. Lawrence School, This week’s Criterion County Task Force that recommended to Archbishop Lawrenceburg; Dave Record, St. Anthony of Padua, Daniel M. Buechlein the assignment of a full-time priest Morris; Marty Kollstedt, principal of Oldenburg Academy; is the last of 1998 and the investigation of the possibility of a high school. Jerry Kretschmann, member of Oldenburg Academy This week’s edition of The Criterion, which includes That task force’s work has been completed. board; Marvin Nobbe, Holy Family, Oldenburg; the annual Christmas Supplement, will be the last edition A new task force has been formed to study the feasibil- Franciscan Sister Amy Kistner, congregational minister of of 1998. The Criterion will return on Jan. 8, 1999, and ity of the establishment of a Catholic high school in the the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg; Mary Ann Hartman, resume its regular publishing schedule. area. Members of this group, known as the Batesville St. Nicholas, Sunman; Beverly Miller, St. John, Osgood, The Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center will be Deanery Blue Ribbon Task Force on Catholic Education, and St. Magdalene, New Marion; Jeannie Fry, Immaculate closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 3, 1999. The Catholic are: Bill Comer, St. Mary, Aurora; Franciscan Father Conception, Milhousen; Eva Roll, Bright; Suzanne Loch, Center will reopen for the new year on Jan. 4, 1999. † William Farris, pastor of St. Louis, Batesville and dean of St. Paul, New Alsace; Sandy Volk, St. Anne, Hamburg, the Batesville Deanery; Bruce Rippe, St. Louis, Batesville; and a still-to-be-named representative from St. Joseph, Candace Harmeyer, St. Mary-of-the-Rock; Msgr. Louis E. Shelbyville. Joseph Peters, archdiocesan associate execu- Schumacher, administrator of St. Michael, Brookville, and tive director of Catholic Education, serves as staff to the Holy Guardian Angels, Cedar Grove; Leroy Alig, St. John task force. †

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Francisco and Linda pose with their son, Expectant family finds Javier, who was born three days after Christmas last year hospitality, possibilities while they were living at the Holy Family at Holy Family Shelter Shelter. By Margaret Nelson “The main thing I was worried about, my wife was [he extended his arms out The journey of a family that traveled from his stomach] eight months pregnant. from Texas to Indianapolis about this time She was starting to feel low. She needed a last year is reminiscent of the Christmas place to stay with food and clean sheets,” story. he said. Photo by Margaret Nelson The family—a woman eight months “They had everything there. But I was pregnant, her husband and 6-year-old worried about my wife when she was ended up in emergency care at Wishard ing donations are kept. daughter—needed a home in ready to go to the hospital,” he said. Memorial Hospital with high blood pres- Francisco, Linda and the children now Indianapolis. “We came to a place where they care sure. After taking the necessary medica- live at Holy Family’s supportive housing, “The Holy Family Shelter was there about people. They don’t know us. But tion, he was able to work in the place that which provides apartments at the former for us,” said Francisco, who asked that they open the doors for everybody,” said had helped them. St. Patrick School. Residents pay some only his first name be used for this story. Francisco. “Not everyone can work there. The rent and can live there up to two years The couple came to Indiana because The baby, Javier, was born three days shelter has all kinds of people with all while they get permanently settled. they heard better jobs were available. after Christmas. kinds of needs,” said Francisco. “Some The couple now has a van, which they “We used to have a car,” he said. Unfortunately, Linda had medical have been abused mentally or physically. are paying on, for transportation. They “They took the car away because the complications and had to have surgery. They ran away—some from other states. attend parenting classes offered by the license had expired. We stayed with peo- “I started to get sick when they told me, Some of the women and children don’t shelter. ple on the east side, but they said they maybe she was not going to make it,” trust men.” Of the original shelter on Palmer could not afford to let us stay there.” said Francisco. “I was thinking, ‘What He tries to help the residents of Holy Street, Francisco said, “I still feel like The situation was frightening, especial- am I going to do?’ ” His wife’s family Family Shelter understand the need to fol- that’s my house. ly for his pregnant wife. The couple hesi- was in Texas. low the rules. And he shows them how “People there think there’s nobody to tated to ask for help, but finally decided After surgery—at age 22—Linda helping brings possibilities, rather than care about them. They need to have the they had to try to find a shelter. They learned that she could not have any more limitations. right person fill that job. They have to found the Holy Family Shelter in the tele- children. “I just feel like I want to be part of really, really care about people. phone book. “It was hard to deal with that,” said this,” said Francisco. “I am starting to “They have room available right The man they talked with said that the Francisco. “The staff from Holy Family know people more and more. I am able to away—24 hours a day,” said Francisco. shelter would find a place for them there. Shelter talked with us. They were there let people coming in know they don’t “When you come inside that door, you’re The family was to find much more when we needed them.” have anything to be scared of. safe.” than shelter. Meals, clothing, a school for Linda said that this counseling enabled “The Holy Family Shelter put confi- “We are very thankful for the Holy their child, job counseling—and medical her husband to be with her when she dence in me,” he said. “For them to give Family Shelter for helping us,” said help—were provided for them. needed him. me the keys is something. Linda. “They opened the doors for us “When we came in, the people received “They never told us, ‘You have got to “I don’t know what they saw in me,” when we needed their help.” † us and told us the rules,” said Francisco. leave. You don’t have a job.’ It was the Francisco said. He explained that he does (Holy Family Shelter is an agency of “All the people over there were like a other way around. They told us to hold on not have bad habits and has not been in Catholic Social Services of Central big family in the way they care about for a little while,” Francisco said. trouble with the law. Indiana, a member agency of Catholic each other. We saw it as an extension of “They offered me a maintenance job The children at the shelter like to help Charities. For more information about God’s love. with the shelter,” he said. But Francisco him straighten out the room where cloth- Holy Family Shelter, call 317-635-7830.)

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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler TheCriterion 1915 - 1994 Criterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Executive Editor Peter Agostinelli, Managing Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Miracle of Editorial Christmas: finding God in the ordinary Vouchers and the need for “ little town of Bethlehem, along the way to Bethlehem. how still we see thee lie. No, the birth of our Lord Jesus excellent public, parochial …” So we sing with joy- Christ in Bethlehem was not a Oful hearts at Midnight romantic occurrence. But for all of Mass and during our Christmas its ordinariness, it is even more and private schools liturgical celebrations. wondrous! What we revere as the Since our visit to Bethlehem on remarkable mystery of the incarna- our archdiocesan pilgrimage earlier in wo scions of American liberal- children to receive an education.” On tion of God among us must have the fall, these words will never seem been a terrifying and faith-testing ism, The New York Times and the the other hand, the Times editorial the same to me. From the outset I National Council of Churches, charged that the 5,800 low-income stu- experience for Mary and Joseph. We T must confess that, for me, bustling have reacted negatively to the recent dents in Milwaukee who received recall that Mary and Joseph were Supreme Court decision not to review vouchers were given “a subsidy at the and dusty Bethlehem teeming with ordinary people of their day, ordi- a Milwaukee case involving school expense of public schools.” merchants of tourism seemed any- nary people like we are ordinary voucher programs. On Nov. 12, the What’s going on here? Vouchers thing but still these days. I am sure people. The wonder is that God Times editorialized that “the Court’s are intended to help poor families the same was true for my fellow pil- chose to make his home among silence leaves in place a plan that will choose the schools they want their grims. Furthermore, the journey of ordinary people like us in rather directly harm the vast majority of the children to attend. And research Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to ordinary places on this earth. city’s school children, namely those shows that parochial and private Bethlehem—whether on foot or on On our archdiocesan pilgrimage left in Milwaukee’s public schools schools do an excellent job of helping donkey—had to have been an ardu- of hope, we pilgrims had the privi- while others flee to the voucher pro- individuals and families break the ous uphill climb. It was even tiring gram.” A day earlier, the general cycle of poverty. Why would someone lege of celebrating Mass in what is assembly of the National Council of who advocates for the poor oppose for us traveling by bus! During the now called Shepherds’ Field, just Churches began discussion of a new vouchers? Why would someone who pilgrimage, one of the women outside of the legendary birthplace policy that supports public schools and promotes religious values argue injected a note of levity by asking if I of Jesus in Bethlehem. We also had opposes vouchers—arguing that con- against support for church-based knew why there was no room in the the privilege of touching and kissing servative Christian groups have com- schools? inn for Mary and Joseph. Of course I the stone-marked star where the mandeered the school voucher debate We think that the Times and the responded, “No, why?” She said birthplace of Jesus is said to have and created the impression that most National Council of Churches are because they arrived too late, and been. I and my pilgrim sisters and religious groups want vouchers. being myopic. We believe that it is per- they arrived too late because Joseph, brothers will never forget this expe- Why does The New York Times con- fectly possible to support enthusiasti- the typical male, refused to stop and rience. We had the marvelous gift of sider those who support vouchers to be cally “the ideals of public education” ask for directions! All levity aside, I people “who do not support or have and still favor voucher programs. We the Eucharist to help us focus on the given up on the ideals of public educa- also believe that our Christian respon- can’t imagine the trial the journey to momentous divine mystery that took tion”? Why would the National Council sibility to reach out to the poor argues Bethlehem presented for an expectant place in the most unlikely place of Churches, a religious organization for excellent, and accessible, public, mother, Mary, and an anxious foster called Bethlehem, the City of Peace. that represents 52 million mainline parochial and private schools for all father and protector, Joseph. By now you see that one of the Protestants and Orthodox in America, families regardless of their racial, eth- For understandable and valid rea- greatest blessings I experienced in oppose public funding for religious nic or religious backgrounds. sons, in order to come to grips with Bethlehem was the peaceful realiza- schools? We call on all ideologues—whether the awesome mystery of the divine tion that the birth of Christ was very Arguments offered by both organiza- conservative, liberal or otherwise—to incarnation, our presentations of the real and ordinary in all its profun- tions suggest that any support for let go of their petty prejudices and to birth of Jesus in Bethlehem tend to dity. We pilgrims found the peace parochial and private schools will nec- consider the advantages of public sup- be romantic settings in wooden sta- essarily come “at the expense of the port for school choice. that can only come from God in the majority” and, especially, of the poor. bles. Today, even expensive midst of today’s hustle and bustle In fact, the proposed policy for the — Daniel Conway Waterford crystal nativity sets illus- and the merchants of tourism. National Council of Churches argues trate the Christmas event in I couldn’t help but wonder what it that “Christians have a moral responsi- (Daniel Conway is a member of the Bethlehem. What I used to suspect is like for tourists visiting the sacred bility to support public schools because editorial committee of the Board of must be true—namely, that the places in Israel who are not people they provide the primary route for poor Directors of Criterion Press, Inc.) romantic representations of the birth of faith. It must be a strange experi- of Jesus could hardly have been so. ence. That thought carried me to the Now I know. further realization that living with- Today, in the land of Israel, and out faith in the ordinariness and the probably even more so 2,000 years hectic pace of our day in any place ago, very little wood could have in the world must be a strange and been available for construction of empty experience. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Letters to the Editor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Blessings at St. Anthony Thankful for chapels

I enjoyed reading The Criterion’s arti- Thanksgiving has come and gone and cle about St. Anthony Parish of the now we are in the marvelous season of Milagro de Indianapolis West Deanery. In addition to anticipation and hope. However, we the personalities mentioned therein, I should consider every day as a day of would like to add several more. thanksgiving, and I’d like to take this Providence Sister Catherine Marie opportunity to thank those five parishes in Navidad: encontrando Quatters, our organist, directs the choir the Indianapolis area that have said yes to which sings from the choir loft and our Lord and opened perpetual adoration becomes an ideal vehicle for worship. chapels. What an asset to this community! a Dios en lo ordinario Providence Sister Regina Lynch keeps the It is indeed a blessing to be able to altars beautifully arranged with flowers spend a quiet, peaceful hour in the pres- according to the liturgical season. ence of our Lord. I would encourage all At St. Anthony, we are blessed with parishes to prayerfully consider this apos- “ el pueblo pequeño de nuestro Señor Jesucristo en Belén no many reminders that Christ comes to us tolate. Imagine the goodness that could Belén, cómo inmóvil fue un acontecimiento romántico. in a special way. result! nosotros te vemos ¡Pero por todo lo ordinario del even- Kathleen Naghdi Virlee Schneider quedar….”(Las palabras to, es más aun maravilloso! Lo que Indianapolis Indianapolis O veneramos como el misterio notable traducidas de la canción navideña en inglés) Por eso cantamos esta can- de la encarnación de Dios para ción con corazones jubilosos en la nosotros, debía de haber sido una Misa del Gallo y durante nuestras experiencia muy difícil para María y celebraciones litúrgicas navideñas. José que pone la fe a prueba. Letters Policy Después de nuestra visita a Belén Recordamos que María y José fueron durante nuestra peregrinación de la personas ordinarias en su día, como Letters from readers are published in ters from readers as necessary based on nosotros somos personas ordinarias. The Criterion as part of the newspaper’s space limitations, pastoral sensitivity, and archidiócesis en otoño, estas palabras commitment to “the responsible exchange nunca parecerán iguales para mí. La maravilla es que Dios escogió content (including spelling and grammar). of freely-held and expressed opinion In order to encourage opinions from a vari- Debo confesar que desde el princi- hacer su hogar entre las personas among the People of God” (Communio et ety of readers, frequent writers will ordinar- pio, la ciudad bulliciosa y polvorien- ordinarias como nosotros en lugares Progressio, 116). ily be limited to one letter every three ta de Belén con comerciantes de tur- bastante ordinarios en esta tierra. Letters from readers are welcome and months. Concise letters (usually less than ismo parecía todo menos tranquila En nuestra peregrinación de la every effort will be made to include letters 200 words) are more likely to be printed. estos días. Me imagino que mis com- archidiócesis de esperanza, nosotros from as many people and representing as Letters must be signed, but, for serious pañeros peregrinos tuvieron la los peregrinos tuvimos el privilegio many viewpoints as possible. Letters should reasons, names may be withheld. misma impresión. Además, la jorna- de celebrar la Misa en lo que se be informed, relevant, well-expressed, and Send letters to: “Letters to the Editor,” da de María y José de Nazaret a llama el campo de los pastores, sólo temperate in tone. They must reflect a basic The Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, Belén—no importa si fuera a pie o una corta distancia del lugar de sense of courtesy and respect. Ind. 46206-1717. Readers with access to por burro—debía haber sido una jor- nacimiento legendario de Jesús en The editors reserve the right to select the e-mail may send letters to: nada ardua y difícil. ¡Fue cansado Belén. También tuvimos el privilegio letters that will be published and to edit let- [email protected]. aún al viajar en autobús! Durante la de tocar y besar la piedra marcada peregrinación, una de las mujeres con estrella donde se dice fue el dijo algo en broma preguntó en lugar de nacimiento de Jesús. Mis Spirituality for Today/Fr. John Catoir broma si yo sabía por qué no había hermanos y hermanas los peregrinos espacio en la posada para María y y yo se olvidaremos de esta experi- José. Claro está respondí “no, ¿por encia. Tuvimos el regalo maravilloso This season’s real message qué?” ¡Porque llegaron demasiado de la Eucaristía para ayudarnos a tarde a causa de José, porque como enfocar en el importante misterio I came across a marvelous quote from of self-giving is his gift to us. varón típico, se había negado a divino que tuvo lugar en un sitio an anonymous medieval author. It has an I have searched the Scriptures to find pararse para pedir direcciones! Con poco imaginable llamado Belén, la interesting bearing on out how this example of humility can help seriedad, no puedo imaginar las difi- Ciudad de Paz. Ahora ustedes miran this holiday season’s us to grow more in the love of God. It cultades que la jornada a Belén rep- que una de las más grandes bendi- message. was in the 12-Step Program of Alcoholics resentó para María, una futura ciones que experimenté en Belén fue “You are called to Anonymous that I found an answer. I had madre, y para José, un padre adopti- la realización de paz que el be holy with all your seen it many times before, but I failed to vo ansioso y protector. nacimiento de Cristo fue real y ordi- heart, mind and soul; grasp its full impact. Surrender is at the Por razones entendibles y válidas nario en toda su profundidad. but if because of heart of that program too. nuestras presentaciones del Nosotros los peregrinos encontramos weakness you cannot Here is a synopsis of the basic ele- nacimiento de Jesús en Belén tienen la paz que sólo puede venir de Dios be holy, then at least ments of the 12 steps to serenity and la tendencia a ser escenarios román- en una actual atmósfera de bullicio be good with all your sobriety: ticos con pesebres de madera para por los comerciantes de turismo. heart, mind and soul. “Realize that you are powerless, and que se pueda comprender el misterio No pude menos que maravillarme “However if you cannot be good surrender yourself to your higher power. imponente de la encarnación divina. con la experiencia de turistas que because of overpowering temptations, Ask the God of your understanding to Hoy en día, aún los costosos visitan los sagrados lugares en Israel then at least be wise show you the way to nacimientos de cristal Waterford que no son personas de fe. Debe ser with all your heart, freedom and light. ilustran el evento navideño en Belén. una experiencia extraña. Ese pen- mind and soul. But The real message of the Admit your wrong- Lo que me imaginaba en el pasado samiento me llevó a la comprensión alas if you cannot Christmas season gets lost in doing. Have a firm debe ser verdad, es decir las pre- extensa que viviendo sin fe en la even be wise because purpose of amend- sentaciones románticas del nacimien- ordinariez y el paso agitado en nue- of your sinful nature, all the frantic rush. This real ment. Pray to know to de Jesús, apenas hubiera sucedido stros días en cualquier lugar en el then bow deeply message is hidden in the God’s will, and pray así. Ahora lo sé. Actualmente mundo debe ser una experiencia before the Lord and for the grace to fol- existe poca madera en Israel y proba- extraña y vacía. La creencia en el beg for his mercy indescribable humility of the low it. Help others, blemente aún menos hace 2.000 años milagro profundo de Dios que entra with all your heart, and become a carrier para construir casas, posadas y hasta en nuestro mundo ocupado y ordi- mind and soul. Christ child. Jesus teaches of God’s love.” los pesebres. nario representa toda la diferencia. “If you do this us to love the Father by These words sum- Hoy día, como en el pasado, los Por lo tanto mi oración y deseo with humility and marize the Gospel árboles son muy raros en la Tierra navideño de 1998 para todos es el with a confident spir- submitting to his will. From that Jesus preached Santa. Nuestro viaje de peregrinaje siguiente: it, you will soon the moment of his conception, so effectively. desde Nazaret, a través de Galilea, y ¡Que ustedes encuentren la paz become aware of the As you may know, por el valle del río Jordán a lo largo que sólo Cristo puede dar en el tenderness of God’s Jesus surrendered to his I am presently the de las montañas de Israel, me con- Belén de sus propios corazones! love for you, and you Father’s will. executive director of venció de que el pesebre en el cual ¡Que ustedes encuentren la paz de will become wise and a drug and alcohol nació Jesús seguramente fue una Cristo en el Belén de sus propias good and holy.” treatment center. The cueva en la zona montañosa que casas. Que lleven la paz que sólo The real message of the Christmas sea- men and women in treatment use the 12- rodea Belén. Desde la seguridad de Cristo puede dar en el bullicio del son gets lost in all the frantic rush. This Step Program every day. It is a map of life, los autobuses, nosotros los peregri- Belén de su lugar de trabajo. real message is hidden in the indescrib- telling them how to live and love. nos de hoy, vimos cuevas que res- ¡Tengan una Navidad con bendición able humility of the Christ child. Jesus The 11th step reads as follows: guardan animales. Vimos a los pas- de paz! † teaches us to love the Father by submit- “Sought through prayer and meditation to tores que cuidaban a los rebaños de ting to his will. From the moment of his improve our conscious contact with God, ovejas a lo largo del camino a Belén. Traducido por: Language Training conception, Jesus surrendered to his as we understood him, praying only for Por todo esto, el nacimiento de Center, Indianapolis Father’s will. the knowledge of his will for us and the We often hear the words, “God so power to carry that out.” loved the world that he gave his only Pray “for a knowledge of his will” this La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en diciembre Son,”(Jn 3:16) but his Son had to be will- holiday season. The spirit of surrender Escuelas primarias católicas: que ellos puedan enseñar la fe católica a nue- ing to accept his mission. His surrender will bring you closer to the heart of Jesus, stros niños y puedan ayudarles a oír y contestar la llamada de Dios para servir was an act of love from the very begin- and in him you will find your peace and en la Iglesia, sobre todo como sacerdotes o religiosos. ning—love for the Father and for us. His your joy. † humble submission in becoming a human (Father John Catoir is a regular child serves as a model for us. The spirit columnist for Catholic News Service.) Page 6 The Criterion Friday, December 18, 1998

VIPs . . . At St. Mary Church Celebrating in Indianapolis Dec. 13, Ruben Our Lady of Guadalupe Ivan Maldonado (from left), Vicente Below: At St. Patrick Church in Indianapolis Dec. 12, dancers A. Vasquez, Manuel dressed in Native American attire lead the offertory procession. Gurman (hidden) and Ramiro Vasquez carry the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in procession.

Dan and Daisy Smith of Sunman will celebrate their 65th anniversary Dec. 27 with a Mass of Thanksgiving at 10:15 a.m. at St. Nicholas Parish in Archbishop Daniel M. Sunman. An open house will follow at Buechlein blesses Juan the Sunman Community building from de Dios, dressed as 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. All friends and rela- Juan Diego, during the tives are welcome. The couple has seven Dec. 13 celebration of a children: William, Daniel, Joseph, Mass for Our Lady of Kenneth, and Judy Smith, Gertrude Guadalupe at St. Mary Ammerman, and Kathryn Sroufe. They Church. Father Michael also have 14 grandchildren and eight O’Mara, pastor, is in the

great-grandchildren. † Photos by Margaret Nelson background.

able to deliver what people had hoped for,” “Separate classrooms were a real need, generation parish. In the future, plans for a CHURCH said Father Daniel B. Donohoo, who has and we were able to achieve that,” Father parish school could be possible. served as pastor since 1996. Donohoo said. Father Donohoo said there are a few continued from page 2 A religious education center was both a In planning the new facility, St. John’s things that remain unfinished with the pro- Ken Miller, parish pastoral council chair. need and a want. people looked to the future. Parishioner Ann ject. These include a life-size crucifix that Before building the new parish facility a At the old facility, Ryan said there really Floyd said the ultimate goals included “what will sit on top of the hill. It was carved by a “wants and needs” list was created. wasn’t a good space for religious education. would be good 20 years from now.” parishioner from a 10-ton piece of stone. An “We had needs and we had wants, and we Miller said the area was very congested and Father Donohoo agrees that everything outdoor Marian garden with a statue of Our not only were able to meet our needs, but I not soundproof. accomplished was not so much for today but Lady of Grace will be another finishing think we also met all our wants,” Ryan said. “It just didn’t work. It was a very typical for tomorrow as well. touch. Ryan added that a lot of input from vari- early-1970s design,” Miller said. “That was, I think, the vision that drove The Bell Tower, which is already in place, ous parish committees contributed to the list Currently, 230 children are enrolled in the the whole project,” he said. is something the parish’s Legacy of Hope and helped in planning the new facility. growing religious education program at St. Miller believes the new parish facility campaign will fund. The parish has surpassed “We were very fortunate. I think we were John Parish. offers boundless opportunities for the third- its goal of $236,500. †

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By Mary Ann Wyand of Christmas parties sponsored by com- Marian College chamber munity organizations.” singers Vince Schurger of Catholic high school students in the Durham said canned food drives, Indianapolis and Elizabeth archdiocese have kept busy helping others clothing drives and an annual giving tree Voors of Cromwell take this month. Many of these holiday service project are other ways Providence stu- part in one of the projects, programs and activities are long- dents help people in need during the Franciscan college’s time school traditions. holidays. annual Madrigal Dinners About 25 years ago, performing arts This year, Roncalli High School stu- Dec. 13 at the Allison and music students at Our Lady of dents in the Indianapolis South Deanery Mansion in Indianapolis. Providence Jr./Sr. High School in continued their ambitious holiday tradition Marian’s music department Clarksville started entertaining children, of canvassing southside neighborhoods for established this Christmas adults and senior citizens in the the Rebels’ annual canned food drive. tradition in 1975. Jack Fox Kentuckiana area with seasonal skits and Roncalli students collected 55,151 directed the Marian College songs as a community service. cans of food between Nov. 4-23, accord- Chorale and Chamber Dale Durham, performing arts chair at ing to Principal Charles Weisenbach. Singers for three Madigral the New Albany Deanery interparochial Donations were distributed to St. Vincent productions held Dec. 11-13. junior/senior high school, said 50 students de Paul food pantries, St. Augustine Ann Wyand Photo by Mary participating in the Providence Singers Home for the Aged, Gleaner’s Food and the Christmas Capers, Popcorn Bank, the archdiocesan Catholic Social Players and Acting Up theater groups Services Crisis Center, the Franklin Heger’s human relations class helped Santa In addition to observing seasonal cus- donated their time and talents during Township Civic League and Hunger, Inc. Claus by replying to letters sent to the toms from other countries, students deco- Advent for 60 performances at grade “We delivered canned goods to close North Pole by kindergarten and first-grade rated an international Christmas tree. schools, aftercare programs, nursing to a dozen different social service agen- students enrolled in Catholic grade schools French, German and Spanish students homes and holiday events in southern cies in the Indianapolis area,” Weisenbach in the Indianapolis South Deanery. also wrote letters to U.S. men and women Indiana and northern Kentucky. said. “We also collected money to help Student “elves,” working on Santa’s who are serving their country overseas “Our extracurricular theater groups victims of Hurricane Mitch in Honduras behalf, completed their letter-writing pro- during the holidays. start performing right after Thanksgiving and Nicaragua, and we gave money to the ject Dec. 4, but not without a few chal- At Father Michael Shawe Memorial and continue until our Christmas break,” archdiocese’s Catholic Social Services lenging moments. Jr./Sr. High School in Madison, students Durham said. “Most of our material is and Holy Family Shelter and to the Little Senior Jennifer Mehalik, from St. Jude collected children’s clothing and gently Christmas-related, both contemporary sto- Sisters of the Poor, the Damien Center, Parish in Indianapolis, responded to a child used toys for shipment to Honduras to aid ries and traditional folk tales, primarily Lighthouse Ministries and other commu- who wanted a God doll for Christmas. young survivors of Hurricane Mitch. for children. Our Providence Singers pre- nity service agencies.” Classmate Sara Fields, a member of Debbie Yingst, religion teacher for the sent Christmas concerts at area nursing For the third year, Weisbenbach said, Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in eighth, ninth and 10th grades, said Josh homes. The students also perform at a lot Roncalli students in Rebecca Pavlik- Greenwood, said another child asked for a Watterson, a seventh-grader from Prince pet dinosaur—a real dinosaur—for of Peace Parish in Madison, initiated the Christmas! school-wide service project. With impossible requests, Sara said, “I Shawe seventh-graders also created a Christmas programming say, ‘I’ll be sure to give Santa your list.” Trinity quilt with symbols of the Father, Weisenbach said Roncalli foreign lan- Son and Holy Spirit, Yingst said. guage students spent time during Advent Proceeds from the quilt raffle in January to air Christmas Day on a variety of projects promoting peace, will benefit the Youth Shelter of Jefferson Special television programming pro- Guérin, foundress of the Sisters of unity and respect for others. County. † duced by the archdiocesan Catholic Com- Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. munications Center will be broadcast The archdiocesan Journey of Hope Christmas Day in most viewing areas of 2001 celebration has included annual pil- the archdiocese. grimages led by the archbishop or by A special Christmas Day television Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general of Mass with Archbishop Daniel M. the archdiocese. Buechlein will air at 11:30 a.m. Christmas Channel 4 is available throughout most morning on WTTV Channel 4 (WB4). of Indiana by broadcast signal and on Also on Channel 4, and following the many cable systems. Coverage areas IN HIS TV Mass at noon, will be the broadcast include nearly every area of the 39-county premiere of “In His Footsteps: A archdiocese. Readers with questions Pilgrimage to the Holy Land and the about programming on their local cable Beatification of Mother Theodore.” The system should call their cable provider. 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t. Christopher Parish in Speedway has 2,300 families— St. Christopher Parish community as a hospitable, praying Sand a staff of 16 who minister to the faithful. community where all give, all receive, all celebrate. They The staff met in the parish office recently to discuss the understood “the real symbol of Eucharist is the parish focus of the parish for the Journey of Hope 2001. assembly, fully aware of ourselves as God’s people.” “We’re planning a church,” said Father Michael Welch, “The focus is on the spiritual part of all of our programs,” pastor. At its meeting last week, the archdiocesan art and said Providence Sister Marie Wolf, minister to the sick. architecture committee considered the church plan the The Legacy of Hope from Generation to Generation parish design committee created. capital and endowment campaign for this community— Indianapolis “Building from Within”—to build the community located on the west side of Indianapolis—involves: How first—is the aim of parish planners. to call people to their baptismal promises, and how to call West Deanery The design committee defined the characteristics of the them to minister and to be ministered to no matter what St. Christopher Indianapolis

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for the community what it means to be a community.” kids are actively involved in the parish. Retirees are serv- “I think we’ve been overwhelmed by the support of the ing lunch at the school.” She said that the youth—from parish,” said Leek. seventh-graders through high school seniors—sort pack- Providence Sister Marie Wolf said, “We had a wonder- ages that people bring for the Christmas Giving Tree. ful liturgy under the tent.” Twelve hundred parishioners Brennan said, “They are interconnected—the school gathered at the end of June for a single weekend liturgy, children and the CCD kids. They’re our parish children.” using the entire parking lot. “It’s a healthy program,” O’Neal said of the 21 CYO “I told them that this is only one-third of the parish,” athletic programs involving children from third grade said Father Welch. through high school. The space the Legacy of Hope cam- Steve Quinnette, director of maintenance, said, “Before paign will bring will save rent money for gym rentals. I was an employee, I loved this church as my church; I St. Christopher’s interior design team tried “to develop found more community than I ever knew before; the peo- a whole plan for the campus—not just for now—but for 10 ple have love for everyone. years from now,” said Father Welch. “The parents really do care for the school and the “The possibility of new space can be a gift and a curse,” parish staff,” he said. “It’s nice to see everyone hang in he said. He explained that it has helped the parish in that, there when we need it—and when we don’t.” when it did not have space, they had to do outreach. Parishioners are quite aware that they are building the “But we can’t bring all the people together now,” said new church as a legacy for the kids now in the school, who Father Welch. † will be ready for it in the new millennium. That includes the youth. Sixth-grade students at St. Christopher School planned the yearbook cover with Jessica Payne, from St. Christopher’s confirmation class, serves sal- the theme: “Legacy of Hope, We’re Building Our Future.” St. Christopher (1937) ads to Mary Fendel and Howard Schirtzinger during the 10th annual Their ideas, visualized by their art teacher, show a draw- Address: 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN 46224-6497 55 and Over Dinner for people who help the school. It is hosted by the ing of the school mascot, a cardinal, in construction Phone: 317-241-6314 Home School Association. clothes putting money in a bank shaped like the school. A Church Capacity: 500 ᵼ Number of Households: 2,422 sign reads, “Legacy Bank.” “It pays when the kids are not physical building the parish does. left out of the vision,” said Leek. Pastor: Rev. D. Michael Welch “It is a vision embraced by the whole church,” said A few weeks ago, when the Indianapolis Motor In Residence: Rev. Robert J. Gilday Pastoral Associate: Sr. Sue Bradshaw, OSF, Bill Szolek-Van Barbara Leek, principal of St. Christopher School. Speedway announced it would sponsor a new Formula One Valkenburgh, Nancy L. Meyer St. Christopher has six Sunday Masses and ministers to race in the year 2000, parish leaders knew that meant a third Director of Religious Education: Therese Brennan 6,300 people. The median age is 31 years. weekend of gridlocked traffic and rescheduled Masses. Minister to the Sick: Sr. Marie Wolf, SP Brenda Butz, parish secretary, went through the Rite of St. Christopher has always made adjustments for the Family/Pastoral Counselor: Robert Basile Christian Initiation of Adults process there, and said one Indianapolis 500 and, more recently, the Brickyard 400. Youth Ministry Coordinator: Mary Ann O’Neal thing that draws people to St. Christopher is the warmth “It will be great,” said Mary Ann O’Neal, youth min- Youth Ministry Assistant: Shannon Gaughan and welcome of parishioners. istry coordinator. “It will put us on the international map.” Music Director: Larry Hurt “They feel comfortable,” she said. “Sometimes they say Sister Marie Wolf, who works with the more mature Parish Council Chair: Jim Kovacs they have ‘shopped around’ at different churches first.” members of the parish, voiced their appreciation for Business Manager: Jeanne Sexton Father Robert Gilday, who lives in the parish and cele- what is being done for them. “Their openness to change Director of Maintenance: Steve Quinnette Parish Secretary: Brenda Butz brates weekend Masses, said, “Part of the reason people is wonderful.” feel so welcome is that the people greet each other before In 1987, St. Christopher became one of the first parishes Principal: Barbara E. Leek Mass. They get to know the people in the pews around to use a van to pick up parishioners for Sunday Mass. School Secretary: Roberta Hurst School: 5335 W. 16th St., 317-241-6314 (P-6) them.” The 55 and Over group meets monthly and is treated Number of Students: 263 Father Welch said, “Church attendance isn’t a prob- to an annual Christmas dinner sponsored by the Home lem—except we can’t get everyone in our church.” School Association. Teen-age confirmation candidates Masses: Saturday Anticipation — 5:30 p.m. Sunday — 7:00, 8:30, 10:30 a.m., noon, 5:30 p.m. Leek said the parish is trying to keep the people help the adults serve. Holy Day Anticipation — 5:30 p.m. informed by putting all the information about the new “It’s a spider web,” she said, mentioning the ways Holy Day — 6:00, 9:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m. church on the parish web site at www.stchristopher.com. parishioners can get caught up in ministries. Weekdays — 9:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Father Welch said, “Our attempt [as a staff] is to model O’Neal said, “There are no age barriers. The [teen-age]

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The land where the “prince of peace” was born has sel- dom known peace. And the church built over the site of Jesus’ birth has sometimes been involved in wars and conflict. The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, for example, figured importantly in the Muslim siege of Vienna in 1683 and in the Crimean War of 1854. The Church of the Nativity is considered to be the oldest Christian church in the world. It was built by St. Helena, the mother of Constantine, in 332, when she (or, technical- ly, her son) ordered churches to be built over the sites of Christ’s birth, death and resurrection, and ascension. It was then renovated by Justin in the sixth century. In 614, the Persians invaded the Holy Land and destroyed all the Christian churches except the Church of the Nativity. It was spared because the invaders found a mosaic of the three Magi, wearing Persian robes, inside the church.

After the crusaders conquered the Holy Land, Photo by Margaret Nelson Baldwin I was crowned “King of the Latins” in the Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, one of the oldest Christian churches in the world, stands over the site of Jesus’ birth. Church of the Nativity on Nov. 11, 1100. The crusaders set about repairing and rebuilding numerous churches in whenever it rained. The first few times I visited the the place of Jesus’ birth was missing. Accusations were the Holy Land. One of the repairs to the Church of the church I noticed puddles of standing water. The roof was- made by and against the Greek and the Latin clergy. Nativity consisted of putting on a new roof, for which n’t repaired because the various Christian communities Soon the argument involved France, the “protector” of they used lead to keep the roof from leaking for centuries. (mainly Roman Catholics, Greek Orthodox and the Latin community, and Russia, the Greek communi- It remained that way for more than five centuries. But Armenians) couldn’t agree on which of them was respon- ty’s “protector.” in the latter half of the 17th century, the Turks were sible for doing it. The agreement among them only speci- France was eager to use this provocation as a chance to threatening to overrun all of Europe. They had already fied the areas in the church where the communities could reopen the question of ownership of the Christian holy conquered Hungary and laid siege to Vienna. That’s when mop up the water. It wasn’t until after the Israelis occu- places because the Muslim rulers of the Holy Land at the Pope Innocent XI urged the Polish king, John Sobieski, pied Bethlehem that suddenly (some people said miracu- time had given pride of place to the Greeks. Russia, on and the German princes to assist Austria. Sobieski led a lously) the roof was repaired and the leaks stopped. the other hand, was satisfied with the arrangements then Christian army to Vienna to fight the Muslim Turks. Those disagreements among the Christian communities in effect. Britain joined France and, when negotiations The Turks were running out of ammunition. Then escalated into the Crimean War in 1854. The argument at fizzled, they declared war on Russia. someone remembered that the roof of the Church of the that time was over control of the cave, under the main The Crimean War started in 1854 and ended in Nativity had been built with lead. The lead was stripped altar of the church, where it is believed Christ was born. September 1855 with Russia’s defeat. Somehow the silver from the roof, melted down and made into cannon balls, Today, a silver star marks the place of Jesus’ birth. star was reclaimed and replaced in the cave of the nativity and they were hurried to the Turkish camp at Vienna. Above it are 15 lamps belonging to different Christian and a semblance of peace was reestablished. † Fortunately for the Christians, perhaps, the cannon balls communities. Off to the side is a Greek Orthodox altar of didn’t arrive in time because Sobieski’s troops defeated the crib, where the newborn infant was laid, and a Roman the Turks, relieved the siege of Vienna, and drove the Catholic altar of the Magi. Turks out of Hungary. Fights over this sacred site were, unfortunately, not Advertise in The Criterion! But, of course, the damage had been done to the uncommon. In 1847, a particularly nasty brawl broke Church of the Nativity. From then on, the roof leaked out when it was discovered that the silver star marking Indiana’s Largest Weekly Newspaper

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which make Anna’s ominous prophecy puts us to the test. Rather, God is one Photo by Margaret Nelson to Mary about her life with Jesus readily who keeps reaching out to us and pour- believable: “A sword will pierce your ing forth the divine self in order to bring Holy Name Christmas Concert XXXVII heart” (Luke 2:35). us to new life. In the midst of these trying, confus- Through the birth of Jesus, God does Jerry Craney, music director for Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Beech Grove, leads practice for ing circumstances, Mary could find con- not merely save us from danger, but the high school choir that will participate in the Dec. 20 Christmas concert in Holy Name solation and direction in Elizabeth’s rather brings us to share in divine life. Church at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The adult and boys’ choirs will sing parts of Schubert’s “Mass words: “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Jesus becomes the child of Mary so in G Major.” The girls’ choir and the high school group will join them to form a 150-voice Lord is with thee!” Elizabeth confirms that we might become children of God! † choir—accompanied by an orchestra—for traditional and contemporary Christmas music. for Mary her experience that God has (Benedictine Father Dale Tickets, at $5 each, are available by calling 317-787-1682. Tickets for the afternoon concert will come to be with her in an intimate and Launderville is a Semitics scholar at St. be available at the door. special way. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn.) God’s presence changes Mary’s life— and the course of human history. When Elizabeth says Mary is “full of Generosity is the great grace of Advent, Christmas grace,” she acknowledges that God has The great grace of the Christmas sea- turned toward Mary and bestowed spe- By Maureen Daly blocks, but it opened up a whole new son is the widespread impulse to gen- cial favor upon her. world. Inside buildings we often had erosity. In its deepest sense, grace is God’s The Christmas when I was 12, the walked past but never entered, we were One of the greatest gifts to give chil- turning toward us to be in relationship St. Thomas the Apostle Children’s Choir surprised to find fragile elderly residents dren is the sense that they have some- with us. The wonder of God’s turning took its act on the road, Chicago. who were so thrilled to have us visit. thing to offer to the wider world, some- toward us becomes clear in the particu- Our choir director, Father Robert Since we rarely met elderly strangers, thing the world will be grateful for. larities of our lives, examples of how Oldershaw, who later co-edited the wide- we were astonished by how pleased they If adults don’t provide opportunities, God speaks to the hearts of people and ly used hymnal Worship, taught us a were to have us visit. Their attention was children will invent them. repertoire of international songs. flattering, their applause gratifying, and For children or adults, generosity is Bundled up against the winter air, we their gratitude truly touching. the great grace of Christmas. Throughout set out on foot to visit community cen- In the coming years, the St. Thomas the year there is no greater gift than giv- ters and old folks’ homes within walking the Apostle Children’s Choir would have ing someone an opportunity to be need- Advertise in distance of our school in the Hyde Park other exciting performing opportunities. ed, a chance to be generous. † neighborhood of Chicago’s South Side. The choir would even release an album, (Maureen Daly is an associate editor The Criterion! Our touring circuit that first season but I always remembered that first expe- for special projects at Catholic News was limited to a radius of a few city rience of the gratitude of strangers. Service.) Indiana’s Largest Weekly Newspaper

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By Fr. Lawrence E. Mick dwell in our midst through the Spirit. He “What came to be through him was life, ing Christmas Day speaks of Christ as is forever “Emmanuel,” God with us. and this life was the light of the human God’s final word: “In times past, God My first image of Christmas is of the The first reading for the Mass at race; the light shines in the darkness, spoke in partial and various ways to our manger scene, with Mary and Joseph Midnight speaks of Christ’s birth in and the darkness has not overcome it .... ancestors through the prophets: In these and the child surrounded by ox and ass terms of light breaking forth in the dark- The true light, which enlightens every- last days, he has spoken to us through and sheep, and shepherds and wise men ness: “The people who walked in dark- one, was coming into the world.” the Son.” from the East. ness have seen a great light; upon those The Gospel also speaks of Christ in The crèche serves as a strong It’s a good image. We are indebted to who dwelt in the land of gloom a light terms of the eternal Word who was pre- reminder of the sacred event we cele- St. Francis of Assisi, who popularized has shone.” sent at the creation of all things and brate at Christmas. the creation of such crèche scenes in the The image of Jesus as the rising sun came into the world to give those who These additional images of Christ as 13th century. may have contributed to this feast’s believe in him “the power to become God’s final and complete word to us, of But how did people think of placement near the winter solstice when children of God.” Christmas as the dawning of the light of Christmas well before St. Francis? the days begin to lengthen again, when This image of Christ as the Word of the world, and of Christ’s birth as the It is likely, of course, that some the sun seems victorious over the forces God was a primary way of speaking of wedding of heaven and earth can help us would have imagined a similar scene, of darkness. Jesus in ancient times, and we continue understand more fully the deep meaning because the Gospels of Matthew and In addition, the Gospel for the Mass to call him the incarnate Word of God, of this great feast. † Luke describe the various elements that on Christmas Day speaks of Christ’s the Word made flesh. (Father Lawrence Mick is a priest of make up the traditional crèche scene. coming in terms of light and darkness: The second reading for the Mass dur- the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio.) But there were other images that can enrich our own understanding of the meaning of Christmas. Sometimes grace comes to us in the strangest ways The Scripture readings assigned to the various Masses of Christmas give us By Sr. Theresa Sanders, R.S.C.J. utes late for our lunch when I caught a hugged and went off to the restaurant. some additional ways of thinking about cab to the subway station. As we talked, Karen told me about the feast. It is a fearful thing to fall into the Once there, I scanned the faces in the the homeless man who brought us The first reading for the Vigil Mass hands of the living God. We don’t like crowd but couldn’t find her. Then it together. While she waited, they had had of Christmas speaks of Christmas as a to believe that. We want to encounter dawned on me that there are two exits at a long conversation. She knew his name wedding: “As a young man marries a God in familiar, comfortable ways. that subway station. I ran across a busy and all about his family, and said I virgin, your Builder shall marry you; Often, God complies with our wishes. intersection to the other exit, but there was should pray for him because there was a and as a bridegroom rejoices in his We find grace in dinner with friends or no one there—except for a panhandler. chance the man soon could reunite with bride, so shall your God rejoice in you.” in Scripture passages we know by heart. “Hey,” a voice behind me said. I his family. This image of Christmas as the wed- Yet there are other times when God ignored it. I was in no mood to be both- Sometimes grace comes in the ding of heaven and earth, of humanity breaks through familiar routines so the ered by this homeless stranger. strangest of ways. As Christmas nears, I and divinity, is an ancient way of think- awesomeness of divine love strikes us “Hey, lady,” the man said. think how easy it would be to miss the ing about the significance of Christ’s with a force we would not have thought I didn’t turn around. gift of the Christ child, a child born to birth. possible. “Hey, lady!” he said again. “Are you poor parents, a child for whom there Christmas celebrates the incarnation, I remember one of those times. It was looking for Karen?” was no room at an inn but only a the enfleshment of God. It rejoices in the a hot, steamy summer day in “What? Well ... yes, I am,” I replied. manger for a bed. fact that, in Jesus, God entered into human Washington, D.C. I was looking forward Then the man stood up and began Let’s keep watch. Let’s keep our eyes history and shared human existence in to having lunch with Karen, an old shouting across the intersection. open and see what grace might appear. † order to bring about our salvation. friend. We arranged to meet at a subway “Hey, Karen, here she is! Here she (Sister Theresa Sanders is a member This wondrous union continues today, station. is!” of the Religious of the Sacred Heart. as Christ lives in the members of his On the day of our appointment, I lost Out of the crowd, my friend turned She teaches theology at Manhattanville body, the Church, and continues to track of the hour. I was already 15 min- around and ran over to meet me. We College in Purchase, N.Y.)

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This doll and rosary are treasured gifts that Readers share special Margaret Kennedy, a member of St. Gabriel Parish in Indianapolis, Christmas memories has saved since her par- ents gave them to her for Christmas when she into the darkened living room. was a child. Parents teach child The fire in the fireplace sent a warm meaning of giving glow into the room. The Christmas tree with its many colored lights seemed to By Margaret Bordenkecher Kennedy dance. On a table nearby was the crib with the figure of the newly-born Baby Jesus. I wanted a red rosary for Christmas. I The stockings hanging from the mantle wanted a doll, too—one that opened and were puffed with small gifts, which told us closed her eyes—but mostly I wanted a red that the kindly saint had indeed arrived. rosary. My little sister wanted a doll with a Daddy turned on the lights, and we saw hat and coat. nine small piles of gifts placed around the Mama had told us that the war wasn’t cozy room. long past and materials were still hard to From then on, chaos reigned as the nine come by. Even Santa Claus had to have of us greedily examined our gifts with materials to make toys, she said, so we oohs and aahs. children would have to understand if it was My little sister received her doll with its a slim Christmas. navy blue coat lined with a soft light blue. The year just past had been a hard one I couldn’t keep my eyes from the doll. It for my parents. Daddy had experienced looked oddly familiar! Then I recognized it several layoffs, and both of my parents as an old one that had been in the toy box. were trying hard to feed and clothe the nine The material from the coat strongly resem- of us children. In addition to that, they bled some of the material that Mama kept Ann Wyand Photo by Mary were struggling to keep my oldest sister in in her material scrap box. The refurbished St. Mary Academy and my oldest brother doll was indeed beautiful! receiving a special gift. I knew that my About 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve, all in Sacred Heart High School where you Then I saw my own gifts. My doll was parents had received that special gift ... the the children were in bed and my Mom had to pay something called “tuition.” there, but her legs seemed slightly askew, gift from the Christ Child. was taking a bath at the kitchen sink in In our Catholic elementary school, telling me that it came from the part of I still have the doll and the rosary from a small house we were renting. We did Sister tried to prepare us for Advent. She the store where they sold “seconds.” But that long ago Christmas. The doll no not have a bathtub. said that we should do good deeds for our her lovely eyes opened and closed and, longer says “ma-ma” and her lovely com- Mom had her foot in the sink when brothers and sisters, and perform little acts when turned, she cried “ma-ma.” She had plexion has darkened with age. The rosary her “water” broke. She called for help. I of kindness for our moms and dads. a soft blue dotted-swiss dress and bonnet. has one badly cracked bead, and nine of heard her and hurried to help her. She told us that we should give up In spite of her crooked legs, she was the beads have been replaced. The chain She sent me to a neighbor’s house to things like candy. In doing this, we would mine, and I loved her. linking the beads doesn’t want to stay ask if the woman would drive her to the be giving a gift to the Christ Child. In turn, Then I spied a small gold box. It had together. hospital. we would receive gifts far greater than toys “Krieg Bros.” written on the lid. With To me, though, they are still beautiful as Dad worked for the Chicago Transit and games. We would receive a gift that shaking hands, I opened it. There on a lit- they are reminders of my first realization Authority, and he didn’t get home until was special ... a gift from the Christ Child. tle nest of cotton lay a shimmering crim- of the true meaning of Advent and about 11:30 p.m. each night. This thoroughly puzzled me, and I won- son rosary. The little beads were of Christmas. They remind me of the deep Dad got home from work and then to dered if a gift from the Christ Child meant faceted red glass, and they reflected the love of my parents, which reflected the the hospital just in time to collect his a red rosary. lights from the tree. The crucifix was of love of God. † Christmas present—a beautiful and Christmas Eve arrived. We spent the gold with a halo encircling the head of (Margaret Bordenkecher Kennedy is a healthy little girl! 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A stocking for Jesus they had contributed to the joy and fun of that day. We decided that since Jesus had is a family tradition said, “What you do unto others, you do unto me,” we would offer a treat from By Margaret A. Hillan Jesus’ stocking to everyone who visited our home. Traditions are the glue that help bond As our family grew, more stockings families long after individual members were added. Counting Jesus, our family have left the childhood home to begin grew to 13. families of their own. The Jesus’ stocking tradition continued Believing that, my husband, Bob, and I through the years, and usually worked have continued many traditions that began beautifully, but I must admit that there in our families generations before. We were a few years when unknown thieves have also tried to implement a number of pilfered the contents of Jesus’ stocking! traditions for our children. Our most trea- On more than one occasion in the years sured family tradition came about because that followed, guests reached in to find of a child’s innocent question. empty candy wrappers on the bottom of Ann Wyand Photo by Mary About 30 years ago, I made red felt the felt stocking! Usually the perpetrators Christmas stockings for each member of merely “exchanged” treats for something our family. Our six small children more desirable. Smiling snowmen watched with excitement as we hung While there were a few problems, them early in December. hopefully the idea, rather than the crimes, Fifth-grade students at St. Bartholomew School in Columbus are making little wooden snowmen Suddenly, one small voice asked, survived to influence our children’s adult for holiday art projects this year. “Mommy, where is Jesus’ stocking? You lives. said he is our brother, but he doesn’t have This Christmas, 38 stockings will be a stocking.” hung around our fireplace—10 for our My husband, Steve, and I were return- On that memorable night, after I kissed I made another stocking that very day children, seven for our daughters- and ing home after opening gifts with his my husband and shook hands with our and inscribed it with the name “Jesus.” sons-in-law, one for a daughter’s fiancé, 17 family. Since we had no children, we friends, I greeted other people nearby. In an effort to extend the holidays a bit for our grandchildren, one for Bob, one for enjoyed being out late. We had moved to When I grasped one young man’s hand for our little ones, we decided that we me and, of course, one for Jesus. † Shelby County, but since we were visiting and said “Peace be with you,” he passed would fill the stockings on the Sunday (Margaret Hillan is a member of relatives in Indianapolis we decided to out and fell onto the chairs! before Christmas, and that they would be St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis.) attend Midnight Mass at the parish where Thankfully, he wasn’t hurt. I was total- filled with gifts that the children chose for we were married, then drive home and ly surprised and shocked! I didn’t know if each other. We hoped that, with such a Surprise at Mass sleep in on Christmas morning. I should feel uncomfortable or not. I large family, this would encourage We arrived at the church just in time would imagine he was embarrassed, but “small” gifts throughout the years, allow- adds to excitement for Mass. It was very crowded. We ran his family was with him and he seemed ing us to focus on the true meaning of into a friend and joined him and his sons fine after a few moments. I think he Christmas. By Linda Beatty in the balcony. That was the only time I stayed for the remainder of the Mass. It It was such fun! While the others were had ever been up there. Many of the was awfully crowded and very warm and in another room, Bob would lift each What is the most special way to cele- numerous folding chairs that had been set the incense smelled very strong in the child up to fill the stockings with his or brate Christmas, other than attending up in the balcony were already taken by balcony, which probably caused him to her special gifts. Clare’s gifts might be Midnight Mass? other late arrivals. faint. Hershey bars. Beth’s presents might be There are several ways I can recall, but The Mass was wonderful, especially I do not know who this young man is, Cracker Jacks. Even baby Nick was the most memorable celebration for me with all the Christmas songs. One of my but that Christmas Eve is one I will never included. Each child also placed a gift in happened at Holy Spirit Church in favorite parts of the Mass is the time to forget. It was a little too much excitement Jesus’ stocking. Indianapolis a few years ago. Father offer the Sign of Peace to each other. I for one night! † Excitement filled the air as the goodies William Munshower, a wonderful friend, always feel so good inside when I do (Linda Beatty is a member of were discovered, and the children felt like was the pastor there then. that! St. Joseph Parish in Shelbyville.)

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After the Mass, the choir continued to In recent years, the Christmas Eve Mass sing as people would go up to the front interior of Holy Cross of the church to kneel and say prayers Church in Indianapolis was joyous, uplifting next to the nativity scene. has served as a tempo- Then we would all leave for home. rary storage site for By Elizabeth Vollmer Suding Most of us walked to church then, and large quantities of food we would greet friends all along the way during some days of The first memory I have of Holy home as the music followed us out the Advent. The donated Cross Church in Indianapolis is the doors and down the street. food is distributed to beauty of it at Christmas time. I would Many of us went home and enjoyed needy people in the go there with my parents to see the hot cocoa and little Christmas cookies. center city before nativity set and to put my shiny new Later, as we drifted off to sleep, the Thanksgiving and pennies in the golden dish at the foot of sound of carols echoing in our minds, Christmas. the manger. we knew that Christmas was really here, On Christmas Eve I would go to right then, all around us. † Midnight Mass with my family, and (Elizabeth Vollmer Suding is a mem- years later with my sweetheart. ber of Our Lady of the Greenwood I can remember Professor Klein Parish in Greenwood.) softly playing the organ up in the choir loft. The church smelled of candle wax War-time Christmas and flowers, and there was a warm and quiet feeling in the air. necessitates sacrifice The lights would be dimmed, and 10 nuns would enter the eastside door in By Bernadine Purcell single file, each carrying a lighted can- dle, and go quietly to their seats in the My whole world seemed to be turned front-row pew reserved for them. There upside down in December 1941. was a quiet beauty and dignity about There were new songs during the hol- them. iday season, and the song “I’ll Be Home

Then the notes of the organ would for Christmas” brought sadness. I File photo by Margaret Nelson start to swell and fill the church. We thought about my two brothers, who had could hear singing and would turn to see been drafted into the service of their room apartments. Then we lived among decided that the gift we both wanted, the choir boys coming down the center country the past spring and realized that strangers. our family Bible, would be put under aisle. They looked beautiful in their long because of World War II we wouldn’t be The nylon stockings I purchased the tree and would be a gift we could red cassocks with snowy white surplices having a family reunion this Christmas. before my marriage were no longer share throughout the years. over them. I busied myself baking cookies. They wearable. I had hoped to buy a new pair Midnight Mass was beautiful. The They held candles and sang in Latin, would make nice gifts and be easy on to wear on Christmas Day, but this songs “Go Ye to Bethlehem” and “Glory perhaps “Venite Adoramus” or “Panis our budget. Fortunately, our ration would not be possible. The nylon was to God in the Highest” brought peace in Angelicus.” They would process to the stamps supplied me with sufficient needed for essential commodities for a my heart. front of the church, followed by the sugar. country at war. For the first time in my After the Mass, we visited the nativity servers and the priests. At the front, My husband and I were adjusting to adult life, I would be wearing plain cot- set at the left altar. The life-size figures some of the boys would go to the right, our new living conditions. We were now ton stockings to church on Christmas. I made it easy to look upon them as real- others to the left, then across the front living in my old familiar neighborhood. wouldn’t have to resort to leg make-up, life people. Silently I prayed to Mary of the church and down the side aisles The two front rooms of a friend’s house which had become a solution for many and Joseph because, in just a few back to the choir loft, with Father were sufficient for our bedroom and women. And the cotton stockings would months, my husband and I would be Goossens, to continue their singing at kitchen furniture. Months before, we warm my legs during the winter privileged to hold our own newborn baby intervals during the Mass, which was a had rented the only place available that months. in our arms. I prayed that we would be pageant of beauty. fit within our budget at the time. My husband and I had planned our faithful to this special calling. † At Communion time, everyone would Home supplies were secondary to war Christmas budget carefully. We would (Bernadine Purcell is a member of stand and walk to the front to kneel supplies. Many small businesses were buy a small artificial tree, a few orna- St. Anthony of Padua Parish in beside the altar rail. forced to remodel their stores into two- ments and our first nativity set. We Clarksville.)

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iday season. I hope and pray that, as Anna and Rachel said, and this time was no exception. Dad had led a good Surprise engagement adds grow up, Jeff and I will do a good job teaching our life. Each of us was at peace with him before he died. daughters that “Jesus is the reason for the season.” † And, just 10 days earlier, we had all been together to cel- to the joy of Christmas (Sharon Mickel is a member of St. Ambrose Parish in ebrate my wedding. Seymour.) Just as the Grinch discovers in the Dr. Seuss By Sharon Mickel Christmas story, no matter what happens, Christmas has a way of coming just the same. When I think of Christmas, I think of family. Recently Sudden death of father unites That year, on Christmas Eve, there were “elves” tak- our own growing families have been tugging us in differ- ing off in many directions. Some went to finish shop- ent directions. family for bittersweet holiday ping for gifts so there would be presents under the tree When I was younger, my parents and I, along with my for everyone. Others went to find candy canes to fill the eight brothers and sisters and their spouses and children, By Margaret Ruffing stockings. One “elf” even remembered to bring the would gather at Christmas. fresh shrimp so that age-old tradition in our house It was so fun! Our living room would be overflowing That first Christmas on my own was different than could continue for yet another holiday. with family. It was bedlam, but I loved it. The smallest any other—not because I had planned to spend it 600 When I look back at the photographs taken that year, I members of our family would be Santa’s “elves.” They miles from home, but because I would be home after readily laugh at the fun we had despite the emptiness we would go to the tree and bring presents to everyone. all. My father had been involved in a car accident and all felt for Dad. I thank God once again for my family Lights fascinated me. As a child, I would get up early, had not survived. and offer a prayer for Dad. sneak downstairs in the dark, plug in the Christmas tree I will always hold dear the new friendships I found with And when I retell the story to my children, I remind and enjoy the peace and solitude. And some nights my each of my brothers and sisters and my mother that them—as my mother reminded me—that comfort comes parents would pack us all in the car, and we’d drive Christmas. We held each other in sorrow, laughed with each from God and through him all things are possible. † around town enjoying the Christmas lights. other in fun, and prayed with each other in thanksgiving. (Margaret Ruffing is a member of St. Luke Parish in Now I love how our 5-year-old daughter, Anna, enjoys “Give thanks to God in all things,” my mother always Indianapolis.) the twinkling lights. Seeing how her eyes grow wide at the beautiful displays brings back my own childish excitement. Even our baby, Rachel, noticed the neigh- bor’s Christmas lights. She pointed and smiled and chant- ed, “La-ee! La-ee!” What a nice tradition to continue! Looking back at my childhood years, we sure didn’t have much. We were always wearing hand-me-down clothes, and Mom was always scrimping and saving. I noticed that we didn’t have extravagant gifts like some of my friends. But I don’t remember Christmas as being anything but magical. How did my parents do it? When my husband, Jeff, and I were dating, we spent Christmas with both of our families. First we’d visit his family. On Christmas Eve, after church services, they would slowly open and savor each present. There was lots of time to sip fragrant flavored coffees, talk and rest. On Christmas morning, Jeff and I would make the nearly four-hour drive to my hometown. As usual, holi- day bedlam prevailed at our family gathering. To me, it was exciting and familiar, but I think Jeff was shocked by all the noise and commotion. On our second Christmas together, about 30 members of my family were gathered at my brother Mike’s house. I was stunned when my niece, Molly, handed me a small package containing a lovely diamond ring. Jeff proposed to me in front of everyone! He was so bold! I wept with joy, and he told me how happy he was that I’d accepted. But I mischievously replied that I hadn’t accepted yet! Then I quickly said what was in my heart: “Yes!” But I’ll never be allowed to forget the moment of torture I put him through! And, of course, five years ago, in the biggest change of This Ad Is my life, I became a mother six days before Christmas. Our newborn daughter, Anna, and I were released from Camera Ready! the hospital on Dec. 23. I was in no shape to travel, so we had a quiet, peaceful Christmas at home. I had never missed Christmas Mass before. 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Gift from God helps “Well, we certainly named him right!” Amy said. “With Mom so sick and dying, family at Christmas we weren’t thinking about babies!” Nathan was baptized on the feast of By Mary Ann Wyand the Baptism of Our Lord last January, and I am his godmother as well as his great- Last year, during Advent, my family aunt. received a gift from God. He’s walking now, and we’re all look- It was a blessed surprise for us, and a ing forward to sharing Christmas with priceless present, especially after losing Nathan, his older brother, Joe, and his my mother to cancer in March of 1996 older sister, Emily. and my sister to cancer in March of 1997. I will never forget how, in the midst of

Shortly after my sister died at age 50, my family’s sorrow, God gave us this price- Ann Wyand Photo by Mary her daughter discovered she was expect- less gift as a reminder that life goes on. † ing her third child. The joy of my niece’s (Mary Ann Wyand is a member of St. Jolly St. Nick unexpected pregnancy helped carry us all Thomas Aquinas Parish in Indianapolis.) through months of grieving. This cheerful Santa Claus tree ornament is a festive reminder of the legacy of St. Nicholas of Nathan Bruce was born on Dec. 6, Homemade candy is Myra, a fourth-century bishop who inspired the giving of gifts in his name at Christmas time. 1997, the feast of St. Nicholas, and weighed in at 10 pounds. He looks like tasty part of holiday the Gerber baby, with blond hair, blue mother to make peanut brittle. It was a real sucked and savored in sparing quantities. eyes and a charming smile. Even as a By Anna-Margaret O’Sullivan art to caramelize the sugar without burning Mingled with the tantalizing scents of newborn, he smiled a lot and seemed it. So far as I can remember, Mother never homemade candy was that of the smell of delighted to be held by anyone. One of my delightful Christmas mem- attempted it. Her forte was fudge. hot popcorn as fluffy white kernels When I asked Amy how she and her ories is our custom, even during the In later years, I added “white” or exploded in the wire-box popper held and husband, Bruce, happened to name him Depression, of making a variety of home- “blond” fudge to whatever skill I had shaken over a burner or, preferably, the Nathan, she said it was the only name made candy to celebrate the holiday. acquired with our chocolate varieties. glowing coals of the fireplace. they could agree on. Having stockpiled sugar all fall, a lit- Patrons of church festivals, usually older The buttery brown sugar syrup for “Did you look in a baby names book?” tle at a time, we made chocolate fudge, parishioners, enjoyed candy without caramel corn or popcorn balls added I asked. both plain and peanut butter, and added chocolate. another mouth-watering holiday odor to “No,” she replied. “We just talked nuts or coconut to at least one batch. Infrequently, for good reason, my our already fragrant house. about names, and since we already have Mother or Kirby, my older sister, always grandmother could be prevailed upon to The blended scents of the days before Joseph Paul, that was the only other boy’s made the fudge. make taffy. Mother’s seven children man- Christmas were always delicious and name we could agree on.” If Kirby made it, I got to lick the kettle aged to touch, smear and “sticky-fy” left a vivid memory lasting more than “Do you know what it means?” I with the big spoon in return for buttering every available surface in the kitchen 70 years. If I try hard enough, I can inquired. the plates. She hated greasy fingertips, but while pulling taffy with the blissful exu- almost persuade myself that I can still “No,” she said. “Did you look it up?” I was not so dainty and gladly tolerated berance we showed for few other activi- smell them! † Nodding, and smiling, I told her the them for the few minutes that elapsed ties. Sometimes I made vinegar taffy, (Anna-Margaret O’Sullivan is a mem- name Nathan means “a gift given of before I could wash my hands. which we didn’t pull, but let harden for a ber of St. Rose of Lima Parish in God.” Sometimes we would coax my grand- tart yet sweet flavored hard candy that we Franklin.)

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Christmas crèche is son was the Son of God. There is St. Joseph, the protector, symbol of faith, love provider and husband, who bows in humble adoration. By Mary Jo Keegan And the Christ Child’s baby arms are always open as they invite us to be his fol- For centuries, Christians have looked to lowers, yet remind us also of the ultimate the crèche to more fully understand and redemptive act that began that holy night. appreciate the meaning and simplicity of a Kristen, whose little hands assembled silent night in Bethlehem about 2,000 years this simple crèche, is now a junior at ago. Roncalli High School in Indianapolis. To many of us, this single scene reen- I’m grateful to her for defining the sim- forces our faith, renews our hope and plicity and totality of the Christmas story strengthens our assurance of the abiding displayed in her Grammy’s cherished crib. † love God will always have for us. (Mary Jo Keegan is a member of St. John As we place manger scenes throughout the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis.) our homes during Advent, we truly are reminded that “Jesus is the reason for this Holiday with family season.” The cribs we place prominently is a time to treasure throughout our homes during December evoke so many memories as we cherish By Patricia Gause CNS photo from Library of Congress again the family history they symbolize. Some crèche sets are high in quality, and Awakening to my mother’s call on an we handle them carefully to preserve their early Christmas morning with news of a Winter fun value. Others we assemble gently because new-fallen snow, the excitement of our home has been chosen to be the Christmas motivated me to get out of my Ice skaters enjoy skating on a frozen stream in this 1870 Currier & Ives lithograph titled “Winter guardian of Gramma’s crib, the one loved warm bed. Pastime.” The artwork is from the collection of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. and remembered by our extended family. The upstairs rooms were cold, even But, for those of us who use several though Mother had already stoked the coal cribs to express Christmas in our home’s furnace, which I wasn’t aware of at that beautiful Christmas carols. table was very festive, with candles lit and holiday decorations, there is surely that one time. When we returned home after church, all the good dishes. We enjoyed the feast manger scene placed tenderly in its special My father died at 48 years, leaving my we had our Christmas celebration. that Mother had prepared. place. mother with the task of raising six children Mother put up the Christmas tree on After dinner, we played with our own For us, it’s the crib consisting of five lit- ages 16 down to 6 months (me). We lived Christmas Eve after we were in bed. She new toys and with each other’s toys. tle pieces of scrap wood and only three in a big old house which sat way back from would close the door to the sitting room so Sometimes Mother would play the piano, inexpensive plastic pieces. This treasured North Keystone Avenue on five acres of we never saw the tree or presents until and we were allowed to entertain our gift was “created” by Kristen’s little hands land just outside the Indianapolis city lim- Christmas morning. guests by singing and acting. Being the during her preschool class in 1986. And it’s its. When it snowed, it looked like a winter As I remember, we were all happy and “baby,” I would tap dance. just beautiful! wonderland. excited with the gifts we received, but I’m We had a very joyful day and were As we look at any crèche, we can forget Somehow, we all got dressed for church sure it wasn’t much compared to today’s happy when we went to bed with our new totally the commercialism and focus on the and piled into a cab to attend Mass at St. Christmas presents. dolls. The bedroom was cold and the cov- message of Christmas. We really only need Joan of Arc Church. My sisters and I each received a special ers were warm, and we’d talk and giggle three figures in our crib; by their presence The church was especially beautiful and doll from our older cousin, who always until we fell asleep. The snow was still they completely personify love. exciting on Christmas, with full-size statues remembered us on special occasions. falling and it was quiet. How blessed we We see the faith of a young maiden, in the nativity scene. I clearly remember Our family, alone, was a big group, but were! † always kneeling at the crib, who was called the candle odor, incense and scent of sometimes Grandpa, or our great aunts, (Patricia Gause is a member of Our to be the first Christian and know that her Christmas trees. The special choir sang would come and join us for dinner. The Lady of Lourdes Parish in Indianapolis.)

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By Carole Norris Greene my journey. How annoyed I was, realizing I now had to endure several additional traf- It started as tiny specks of ice dancing fic lights worth of inconvenience! on my car’s windshield as I drove to my Then the unexpected happened. Out of home in Baltimore, Md. the car in front of me at the next traffic There it took the shape of ribbons of light came a woman who needed direc- dust, playfully swirling about my feet as it tions. Before I could speak, the car behind accompanied me from my driveway to the me whipped around us. The young men front door. By morning, everything out- inside shouted obscenities at us for holding doors was bedecked in white splendor as up traffic. So I decided to lead her to her giant snowflakes parachuted down inces- destination. santly. Before we parted, she explained that So began the blizzard of 1996. A day she was going to see her husband in the later, the entire metropolitan area was hospital. They both were missionaries who practically immobilized. had just returned from South America Then it felt more like Christmas than at when they learned that he needed major the time of the actual Christmas about two heart surgery. She hadn’t planned to visit weeks earlier. I was glad we hadn’t taken long, so she threw a sweater over a thin down our tree. house dress and left her home with only But more than images of Christmas her driver’s license. came to mind as I beheld the winter won- When she exited the expressway too derland. For if I had to give shape to my soon, she was not only lost, but was almost concept of the outpouring of God’s out of gas, and she had no money! It was grace—God’s unmerited love and favor— dark, and she was terrified. it would take the form of snow, pure and Was it coincidence or the grace of God majestic, gently falling, but at the same that put me on the road right behind her, time able to arrive with the force of an giving me the opportunity to help her and avalanche. bringing her the kind of safe help she Grace, like snow blowing hard against needed at just the right moment? my face, must have been at work the sum- I can envision the grace which accom- mer night I was driving home from a panied us to our respective homes as once prayer group across town. again a gentle swirling that would settle all I had traveled the same route for years, around us as we retired for the evening. So yet on this particular night I missed my peaceful, yet so strong and sustaining. CNS illustration turn onto a road I always took to expedite Then there is the grace that enters our “If I had to give shape to my concept of the outpouring of God’s grace,” Carole Norris Greene explains, lives forcefully under circumstances that “it would take the form of snow, gently falling, but able to arrive with the force of an avalanche.” come close to overwhelming us. Christmas teaches us not The Carpintieri family in East But it was there all along, gushing forth window. to judge by appearances Baltimore was caught up in a hailstorm of like a blizzard, sustaining legs otherwise Once outside, grace froze all panic, giv- grace after their 14-year-old son, Angelo, too numb to stand as the family arrived at ing Chase the presence of mind to drop to By David Gibson died along with two other boys in a fiery the hospital. the ground and roll to extinguish the car crash in October. Later, the family would stretch out their flames erupting on the back of his shirt. Christmas teaches us not to judge by Their community held its breath for arms to hug countless sympathizers who And at no time, Chase assured his par- appearances. The story of Jesus helps us their response. Didn’t the Carpintieries filled Mt. Moriah Baptist Church to over- ents, did Angelo and the other boys pinned discover that appearances—surface profess Christ boldly, even establishing a flowing. inside ever say a word, scream or move. impressions—never tell the whole story. successful business they named Blessings The power of God’s grace intensified They did not suffer before God took them For here is the Messiah, the long- Beauty Salon to underscore God’s gra- with Chase’s testimony. He too was in the home. awaited leader and king, born in a stable! ciousness? car when its 18-year-old driver lost control “He was never ours,” Angelo’s mother To judge by appearances is to mis- Angelo was an eager student, a dutiful on a rain-slick street, hitting two trees in said. “God loaned him to us for a while. judge. But it happens a lot. son who looked after his younger brothers, succession before the vehicle burst into Now he stands before the Lord forever. To avoid misjudging others, we have to Chase, 11, and Mario, 5. Angelo was active flames. And for this I will still praise God.” know them, to hear their story. If we lis- at church and studied Scripture regularly Chase told how his big brother instantly Oh, the power of grace! † ten, they can reveal themselves to us and with his parents, Jonathan and Juneat. shielded him upon the first impact, then let (Carole Norris Greene is an associate become a grace to us. † Where was the blessing in the events him go as he lost consciousness, allowing editor for special projects with Catholic (David Gibson edits Faith Alive!) surrounding this painful loss of a child? Chase to crawl through the Mustang’s side News Service.) Discussion Point Loved ones make holidays special

This Week’s Question thought about how important Christmas is to me, how important it is to make the memories. I’m more care- What is a favorite memory for you of a past ful now to make memories for my own kids.” (Mardi Christmas? Abbott, Lincoln, Neb.) “I had my first child on Christmas Day. I went to the same hospital where I was born, and the same doctor “Going to Midnight Mass from my Grandma’s house. who delivered me, delivered my son.” (Elaine The whole family would gather and go to Mass, come Hemenway, Houston, Texas) back and have homemade bread and ham, and all those wonderful homemade things that drew us togeth- “The year my parents came in for Christmas from California and surprised me. My husband and my two er.” (Audrey Ditella, Mishawaka, Ind.) older kids knew ..., but I was totally surprised.” (Jane Lend Us Your Voice Kostas, Indianapolis, Ind.) An upcoming edition asks: What specific virtue sup- “The Christmas there were six of us, and we all got ports your family’s life together or the life of a family bikes. That supported the fact there was a Santa Claus—because my dad didn’t know how to put bikes you know? together!” (Cathy Roney, Mishawaka, Ind.) To respond for possible publication, write to Faith Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. “The last Christmas I had with my dad, because he CNS photo passed away the following September. Afterward I 20017-1100. † Page 24 The Criterion Friday, December 18, 1998

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Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes From the Editor Emeritus/ John F. Fink This is the night; maybe the life

Jesus’ lesson in humility Christmas Eve. This is the night. This extend to our relationships as we grew. is it. That’s what we proclaim in church We’d listen to teachers, clergy and men- or my Christmas column, I thought his Father who wanted to redeem human- when we gather, and tors with respect, knowing that they FI’d reflect, not on one of the Gospel ity and who decreed that it should be what we celebrate respected us and worked always for our readings, but on done through the sacrifice of a person with feasting and benefit. We could feel friendly toward Chapter 2 of Paul’s who was both divine and human. song. This is when everyone we met and intimate with some. Letter to the Although Christmas is a joyous time the Good News We would be able to discern the gifts Philippians. He because of the birth of our savior, we begins. that God gives each of us and to develop includes in this chap- must recall that the reason for his birth It’s an exciting them. Our lives could become models of ter an early Christian was that he could achieve our salvation time. Even the pagans, beauty and service, providing inspiration hymn, the first half of through his death on a cross. the lukewarm, the dis- and guidance for others, and especially for which is: The Church, though, observes the affected, or the faithful our children. Whatever our job, profession Christ Jesus, mystery of our redemption at a different of other beliefs feel its or vocation, we would be proud of it. though he was in the time of the year. For now we concentrate thrilling significance. This is the night. Judgments would not be made about the form of God, did not on Christ’s act of humility in assuming What we need to do now is figure out wealth, social class, level of education, regard equality with God something to be our human nature. how to carry this message onward and physical prowess or beauty of others, nor of grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, tak- In the journal Father Henri Nouwen upward for the rest of our lives. Or, at ourselves. We could openly admire ing the form of a slave, coming in human kept during the last year of his life, pub- least the rest of the year. Well, at least achievements or commiserate about failings likeness; and found human in appear- lished posthumously by Crossroad until some time after New Year’s Day. without condescension, fear or malice. ance, he humbled himself, becoming obe- Publishing Co. as Sabbatical Journey,he The idea is to keep our eyes on the The beautiful Earth, its creatures and dient to death, even death on a cross made this notation after the Christmas prize promised by the birth of the sweet fruits would be constantly available to us (Phil 2:6-8, NAB translation). Mass he attended in Freiburg, Germany: infant Jesus. And maybe that’s what cre- and we would respond with wise steward- This first half of the hymn tells us how “Where is God? God is where we are ates a problem: the fact that such an ship of its gifts. There could be no reward Christ humbled himself, and that is what weak, vulnerable, small, and dependent. important experience is presented through for greed when the common good proved we observe when we celebrate Jesus’ God is where the poor are, the hungry, the humble story of two ordinary, faithful to be so very good. birth. (The second half of the hymn is the handicapped, the mentally ill, the people struggling to do God’s will in an Our intellectual, aesthetic and physical about how God exalted him.) elderly, the powerless. I increasingly unfriendly world. Just like us. pleasures and excitements would reflect Jesus was indeed “in the form of believe that our faithfulness will depend We need to remember what that prize the perfection of God, their ultimate cre- God.” John’s Gospel was more emphatic: on our willingness to go where there is means, not only for us as individuals, but ator. Shock and prurient titillation would “The Word was God” (Jn 1:1). He was brokenness, loneliness, and human for our kind. We need to envision our not only be repugnant to us but evident as with God in the beginning and partici- need. ... I realize that the only way for us world as God created it and meant it to be ridiculous. pated in the creation. Despite that, Paul to stay well ... is to stay close to the before sin eroded our sight, before we We wouldn’t want to waste a moment says, he humbled himself, emptied him- small, vulnerable child that lives in our made complex that which is simple. of the wonderful time alloted to us by self, took the form of a slave, a human hearts and in every other human being.” In that world, we’d be born into a fam- God, nor jeopardize our reunion with him being. The awesome God who created Or, as Paul says in his Letter to the ily that accepted our arrival and made us in glory later. The Good News, born this the universe, the intelligence who estab- Philippians, just before the hymn I welcome. We could afford to share our day, offers the prize of a happy ending. lished the laws of nature, came as a baby quoted: “Do nothing out of selfishness or parents’ love with brothers and sisters, God bless us, every one. † in a remote area of the world to lie in a out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard knowing that each of us is as valuable in (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul place reserved for animals. That is really others as more important than yourselves, their eyes as in God’s. Parish in Greencastle, is a regular colum- humbling yourself. each looking out not for his own inter- The trust we developed at home would nist for The Criterion.) And why would Christ do that? Our ests, but [also] everyone for those of oth- hymn tells us it was out of obedience to ers” (Phil 2:3,4). † The Yardstick/Msgr. George G. Higgins

The Bottom Line/Antoinette Bosco The worsening plight of farm workers NBC-TV recently featured a one-hour Farm Workers Today, by Daniel Last year of the 20th century is here documentary on the trials and tribulations Rothenberg (Harcourt Brace, 1998). The of a family of 10 best available book of its kind, it is based I always enjoy wishing my readers a Y2K scare. Composer Rick Kuethe and migrant farm workers on 250 interviews in the United States Happy New Year as January dawns, and comedian Adam Christing have come up who, over a six-month and Mexico with migrant workers, grow- this year is no excep- with a funny song, released by Fire Husker, period, followed the ers, crew leaders and labor contractors, tion. But I have to “because the message of doom is best migrant labor stream border smugglers, food processors, union admit it is not going to delivered with a few yuks,” they explained. from their home in the leaders, government officials, et al. be an ordinary year. As The doomsday predictions are also prov- Rio Grande Valley to While Rothenberg makes no secret of we put up our January ing profitable for book authors. A prolifera- Michigan, Indiana and his own pro-migrant views, he leans over calendars, we must tion of “apocalyptic fiction” is selling so Ohio, and back again backward to be fair to growers and note that the year fast that it is making publishing history, to Texas, with little or processors, and to all others involved in ahead is 1999, mean- according to The New York Times article nothing to show for their labor after their any way in the U.S. agricultural industry. ing that we must be “Fast-Selling Thrillers Depict Prophetic accident-prone, trouble-filled journey. There are some villains in his survey of prepared for huge View of Final Days.” It appears the public It was a heartbreaking story, but at the the industry, but he is more interested in servings of dire predic- is fixated “on the approaching millennium same time an inspiring example of what changing the farm-labor system than he is tions for what’s ahead in this last year of and the widespread anticipation that the psychiatrist Robert Coles has described in in fingering the villains or separating the the century. year 2000 portends some earth-shattering the foreword to a new book about migrant sheep from the goats. The end of a century always captures event,” it said. workers as the mystery of suffering. Out “The key components of the farm labor the imaginations of some people as a time I have to trust that technology will find of it, he says, “can emerge an ironic sto- system,” he says, “have been a steady for catastrophic change, mostly in the form the way out of the Y2K gloom scenario, icism, a gentleness and a patience and a oversupply of workers and the use of a of punishment. And the doomsday people and I hope readers of doomsday fiction will decency that are astonishing, even series of techniques to consistently disem- are already out in force, aided by a techno- get bored with that genre of garbage. unnerving to behold: Amidst so many power farm workers.” logical uncertainty called “Y2K,” which is I’d like to offer some good news. burdens, there is such evident dignity.” Rothenberg’s magnificent book is also computer-speak for “Year 2000.” I think Catholics have been given a dif- That’s a perfect description of the fam- meant to awaken all of us as citizens and If you haven’t heard of this one, you’d ferent kind of challenge as we enter the ily featured in the documentary. Despite consumers to the plight of 1.5 million have to be unconscious. It’s called the final year of the 20th century. Pope John all their suffering, they emerge as people men, women (and all too often children) Millennium Bug. Put simply, the way Paul II has declared 2000 a holy year, and of amazing dignity. who provide us with the world’s most many computers are set up, they use only he asks all of us to prepare for that special Thirty or 40 years ago there was rea- abundant and cheapest supply of fruits the last two digits for the year, assuming time by focusing on prayer, penitence and son for optimism about the possibility of and vegetables. He deplores the fact that the first two digits are 19. So when 2000 doing good works for others in need, all in solving the migrant farm-labor problem. the production of our food has for most of arrives these computers will interpret the an ecumenical spirit. Widespread media coverage of the prob- us become invisible. That is to say, we 00 as being 1900. The result will be a I especially applaud that he asks rich lem, plus the initial success of Cesar seldom if ever see farm workers in the computer transformation from smart to nations to help poor nations by reducing Chavez’s heroic efforts to organize farm flesh and thus are unaware of their wors- stupid, with a “crash” heard round the Third World debt. Practical charity should workers into a bona fide union, created ening plight. world. always be a priority with nations and with the impression that a new and better era His concluding paragraph is sobering. What to do about this? Some are in the individuals. for farm workers was in the offing. Alas, He says that the apparent invisibility of same camp as the Christian broadcaster By releasing this message in a papal bull that was a false impression. production is a form of social forgetting, a Jerry Falwell, reported to be stocking up titled The Mystery of the Incarnation as If anything, we are going backward. politics of glossing over the real social on food, sugar, gasoline and ammunition Advent began, the pope links us to the love With the exception of the recent docu- and economic relations that allow for our just in case the computer crash causes a and peace brought to the world by Jesus. mentary, the media seem to have forgot- high standard of living. national catastrophe. He’s even put out a That nicely counteracts the doom-and- ten the migrants’ plight. Yet their plight is “Considering the world of farm labor- video called “A Christian’s Guide to the gloom messages getting such big play. measurably worse today than a generation ers,” he said, “presents a powerful correc- Millennium Bug” in which he indicates the Let’s all make 1999 a great year where or two ago, and, from all accounts, is get- tive to a society easily enamored of its Y2K problem may be a warning from God love prevails, preparing ourselves for a glo- ting worse with each passing year. own self-serving myths.” to shake us up and get a religious revival rious holy year in 2000. Happy New Year, The sad story of the migrants is told in That’s something to give all of us seri- going so Christ can come back and carry my friends. † agonizing (but, again, inspiring) detail in ous pause. † believers up to heaven. (Antoinette Bosco is a regular columnist the book referred to above: With These (Msgr. George G. Higgins is a regular The comedians are already onto the for Catholic News Service.) Hands: The Hidden World of Migrant columnist for Catholic News Service.) The Criterion Friday, December 18, 1998 Page 25

Fourth Sunday in Advent/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Dec. 21 Isaiah 62:1-5 Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998 Peter Canisius, priest, Psalm 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 religious and doctor of the Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 • Isaiah 7:10-14 (Rom 1:1). He extols Jesus as the Son of Church Matthew 1:1-25 or God, the descendant of David, born as a • Romans 1:1-7 human but divine nevertheless. Song of Songs 2:8-14 or Matthew 1:18-25 • Matthew 1:18-24 Jesus rose from the dead and he calls all Zephaniah 3:14-18a believers to discipleship, Paul emphasized, Psalm 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 Friday, Dec. 25 The Book of Isaiah is the source of the so spreading the Gospel is the task of Luke 1:39-45 Christmas first reading for this fourth Sunday of every Christian. Midnight Advent. St. Matthew’s Gospel once again this Rarely were kings, Advent season furnishes the Gospel. Tuesday, Dec. 22 Isaiah 9:1-6 in either of the two This is the story of the Lord’s concep- 1 Samuel 1:24-28 Psalm 96:1-3, 11-13 kingdoms carved from tion according to Matthew. Of the four (Response) 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-7, Titus 2:11-14 the domain of David Gospels, only Matthew and Luke report the 8abcd Luke 2:1-14 and Solomon, regarded birth of Jesus in any detail. Of these two, Luke 1:46-56 Dawn kindly by the prophets, Matthew’s Gospel has the shorter, though Isaiah 62:11-12 but all were seen as not insignificant, version. God’s instruments. The story is filled with expressive state- Wednesday, Dec. 23 Psalm 97:1, 6, 11-12 Surely this is the case ments. First, the virginity of Mary is made John of Kanty, priest Titus 3:4-7 in this reading. clear, then the power of the Holy Spirit in Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 Luke 2:15-20 King Ahaz of Judah has the privilege of the conception of Christ is verified. Psalm 25:4bc-5ab, 8-10, 14 Day actually hearing the voice of God. The king Next an angel announces the future Luke 1:57-66 Isaiah 52:7-10 is faithful and in awe of God. The king arrival of the Son of God. In Jewish tradi- calls all those in the kingdom to be strong tion, angels only revealed the most momen- Psalm 98:1-6 in their loyalty to God. tous of events. Then the angel reassures Thursday, Dec. 24 Hebrews 1:1-6 God will not forsake the Chosen People. Joseph, and Joseph accepts the angel’s 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 John 1:1-18 or Divine protection and guidance will contin- word, giving credence through his faith to Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29 John 1:1-5, 9-14 ue. A new leader will be born. the angel’s holy mission. The forthcoming Luke 1:67-79 This prophecy probably referred to the birth of Jesus was in full accord with the Vigil of Christmas (Daily Readings continue P. 26) pending birth of the king’s own son. As the ancient prophecies. child’s mother was a virgin, he surely will be her firstborn, and the heir. Reflection The Church, of course, over the cen- The Gospel this weekend is a splendid turies has seen in this event a foretelling of affirmation of the person and mission of consolation. presents us with the Lord Jesus. Faith in the coming of Christ. the Lord Jesus. He is human among As Advent concludes, as Christmas Jesus brings us insight and the great reward Supplying the second reading is the humans as the son of Mary. Without an approaches, in these readings the Church of peace of soul. † Epistle to the Romans. This reading is from earthly father, he is the Son of God. the very beginning of the epistle. Paul, its All ages have looked forward to the Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen author, initiates his writing by sending Lord’s coming. The prophets of old cap- greetings to all. tured this anticipation. Reinforcing this When Paul wrote, Rome was not only Gospel revelation are the powerful words the capital of Western civilization, it was of Paul in the Epistle. Jesus is Lord. He is Gospel reading varies for the largest city in the vast Roman Empire. the Son of God. He is the Redeemer. The results of any census do not survive. Proclaiming the Lord’s message is the However, estimates are that as many as greatest act of love for others and for God. three Christmas liturgies 1 million people lived in the great imperial Isaiah foretold the coming. This great city. prophet reassured his contemporaries that My question concerns the different gy) celebrated Christmas with three Rome was a very cosmopolitan commu- God would protect the Chosen People QGospels read at Masses on Christmas. Masses. Midnight Mass took place at the nity. Within its walls dwelt people from all through all ages. Why is the true Basilica of St. Mary Major, the major basil- parts of the empire, among them many He is true to this promise. Jesus is the Christmas Gospel read ica in Christendom in honor of the mother Jews. Some of these Jews had brought with Redeemer, the Consoler, and the Lord of only at midnight Mass? of Jesus. them knowledge of Jesus. Romans of other Life. It is so anti-climac- From there, people marched toward the backgrounds had converted to Christianity. Joseph, the husband of Mary, is an inter- tic to go to Mass on Roman Forum, to the church of Apparently the Christian group in the city esting figure. His faith and trust in God Christmas morning, St. Anastasia, a martyr of the Byzantine was numerous. enabled him to see reality and to under- and there’s barely a Church, for Mass around daybreak. (This To these Christians, Paul directed his stand truth. He believed even though belief word mentioned about was, it seems, a courtesy to the large com- attention in this epistle. Of course, the exact meant setting aside the most basic law of the reason we’re even munity of Byzantine Catholics living near- date of its composition is unknown. nature, that among humans offspring came there. I don’t think it’s by at the time.) This reading is a great proclamation of as the result of a physical union between fair that when we Finally, the procession wound to the Jesus as Lord. First, Paul clearly identifies one man and one woman. For Joseph, the attend a later Mass we cannot listen to the Basilica of St. Peter for a late morning himself as a “servant of Christ Jesus” reward was the great privilege of God’s words of Christ’s birth. Mass. Whose decision is this, and can anything Some of this history is a little fogged by be done about it? (North Carolina) time, and details changed over the years. My Journey to God But the pattern of three Masses continued. First, a bit of background for this Obviously, at least theoretically, people Aquestion may be helpful. People who participating in these processions, including attend the same Christmas Mass each year the clergy, were present for all three may not be aware that three entirely differ- Masses. It made sense, therefore, to have Christmas Memories ent Masses are provided in the Church’s three different Scripture and prayer texts. liturgy for the Nativity of Our Lord. The later dawn and morning Masses built, Once again it’s Christmas, that loveliest The first is at midnight; it is often called as it were, on what everyone had heard and time of the year the “main” Christmas Mass, since the prayed earlier in the day. When we think of family, those we hold Gospel passage tells of the birth of Jesus Equally obvious, that supposition has most dear. (Lk 2:1-14). not been valid for centuries and certainly is Far ones ... near ones ... all such dear ones, The Gospel for the second Mass, offi- not true today. The whole sequence is Fondest memories ... often bringing a tear. cially at dawn, is the story of the shepherds clearly unrelated to the necessary Mass hearing the good news and coming to schedules in most parishes on Christmas Happy times ... some sad times, thoughts Bethlehem (Lk 2:15-20). Eve and Christmas Day. of bygone years, I suspect your concern centers mostly on With few exceptions, people now partic- Memories of yesterdays, as the New Year the Gospel for the third Mass, later in the ipate in one Mass, determined of course by nears. morning, the prologue to the Gospel other Christmas plans and customs in their Prayerfully and carefully, we close this According to John (1:1-18). While theolog- families. Whenever they come, as you indi- page of time, ically one of the most magnificent passages cate, they understandably desire to hear,

Thankfully and trustfully, Lord, we place CNS photo in the New Testament, it contains no narra- and be spiritually fed by, the Gospel story our hand in thine. tive connection with the birth of Jesus, of the Nativity. Times we’ve shared with those who’ve which most people naturally look for on Since the choice from these texts is flex- We know not what the future holds, but cared; you’ve sent us your very best. that feast. ible, a large number of parishes (maybe looking in the past, Reasons for these multiple liturgies go most) opt to use the Scriptures of midnight We see so many lovely things that you Thank you, Lord, for all of this, back to ancient times. Celebrations in Mass, with its story of Mary and Joseph have made to last. Richly we’ve been blessed. Rome of the feast of the Lord’s Nativity, and Our Lord’s birth, at all Christmas Friendships and family love, memories of beginning somewhere around the year 300, Masses, regardless of time. long ago, By Dorothy Moody imitated somewhat the custom in Jerusalem This certainly makes it easier for every- of a midnight Mass in Bethlehem and a one, children particularly, to connect their (Dorothy Moody is a member of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus, Little Flower Parish morning Mass on Calvary. liturgical worship with the Christmas cele- in Indianapolis.) At least by the time of Pope Gregory the brations and reflections occurring in their Great (590-604), the pope (later other cler- homes. † Page 26 The Criterion Friday, December 18, 1998

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The Criterion welcomes announcements for “The Active Hour at 2:30 p.m. followed by Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Illinois. Registration and Weekly List” of parish and church-related activities open to the Mass at 3:30 p.m. with Father and Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 Information: 317-266-9956. Elmer. (located on 925 South, p.m. Information and direc- Sundays public. Please keep them brief, listing event, sponsor, date, .8 miles east of 421 S, 12 miles tions: 812-933-6401. January 6 time and location. No announcements can be taken by tele- south of Versailles.) Holy Rosary Parish, St. Augustine Home, 2345 W. phone. No pictures, please. Notices must be in our offices Information: 812-689-3551. December 31 Indianapolis, 520 Stevens St., 86th St., Indianapolis, will host by 10 a.m. on Monday of the week of publication. Hand ◆ ◆ ◆ celebrates a Tridentine (Latin) The Catholic Charismatic a day of recollection for the St. Mass, 10 a.m. (formerly held at deliver or mail to: The Criterion, “The Active List,” 1400 Renewal will gather at Marian N. Meridian St., P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, Ind., 46206. The Little Sisters of the Poor Augustine Ladies Guild led by St. Patrick Parish). and residents of St. Augustine’s College St. Francis Hall Chapel, Father Jerome Jung, a Diocese ◆ ◆ ◆ Union St., Indianapolis, will Home for the Aged, 2345 W. 3200 Cold Spring Road, of Peoria expert in canon law. December 18 Indianapolis, with fellowship at St. Anthony of Padua Parish, hold a free Christmas concert 86th St., will host a holy hour Registration is at 8:30 a.m. 9 p.m. and Mass at 11 p.m. Clarksville, holds “Be Not The Catholic Choir of Indianap- of “Christmas Carols Old and to pray for vocations in the Information: 317-872-0997. Information: 317-927-6900. Afraid” holy hour from 6-7 p.m. olis will sing at Parisian Depart- New” featuring the Sacred chapel beginning at 4:30 p.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ment Store in Keystone at the Heart Choir starting at 3 p.m. Information: 317-872-6420. January 7 Crossing from 6 p.m. and 7:30 in the church. Information: December 24 St. Joseph Hill, Sellersburg, Martin University, 2171 St. Anthony Church, 379 N. p.m. Information: 317-216-5588. 317-638-5551. will host an exposition of the Avondale Pl., Indianapolis, will Warman, Indianapolis, holds a ◆ ◆ ◆ The Catholic Choir of Blessed Sacrament following present Quarter of Sax and the rosary and Benediction for December 20 Indianapolis will sing at the 6 p.m. Mass to 12:30 a.m. St. Phillips Brass Consort in the vocations at 2 p.m. Mary’s Rexville Schoenstatt Christmas Eve Mass at St. Mary, New Albany, will also Performing Arts Center at 7:30 Sacred Heart Parish, 1530 will host the Schoenstatt Holy Patrick Church, 950 Prospect have the exposition of the p.m. Open to the public. Mondays St. The concert begins at Blessed Sacrament and Information: 317-767-5259. Our Lady of the Greenwood 4 p.m. with Mass following at Benediction from 9 p.m. to Parish, Greenwood, 335 S. 4:30 p.m. Information: 317- 12:30 p.m. Information: 812- January 13 Meridian St., hosts a prayer 216-5588. 944-5304. St. Athanasius the Starting at 3 p.m., the St. group, 7:30 p.m. in the chapel. Great Byzantine December 24-25 January 2-3 Francis Hospital and Health Centers will present a bereave- Tuesdays Sacred Heart Parish, 1530 Catholic Church The New Albany Deanery will ment and support group for Our Lady of the Greenwood Union Street, Indianapolis, will sponsor a Young Adult Retreat 1117 Blaine Ave. (West Indianapolis) those who have lost loved ones Marian Prayer group at Our celebrate a Family Christmas to help college-age kids get in at St. Francis South Campus; Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 317-632-4157 Mass at 5:30 p.m. and a touch with God. Information: 335 S. Meridian St., Green- Midnight Mass preceded by an also at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis 1-800-588-2454. wood, meets from 7-8 p.m. in Special Liturgical Services 11:30 p.m. concert. A 10 a.m. Hospice Office. Information the chapel to pray the rosary and Mass is on Christmas Day. January 4 and directions: 317-865-2092. Through Theophany of Our Lord Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Information: 317-638-5551. St. Lawrence Church, Recurring ◆ ◆ ◆ 24 December, 1998: 7 p.m. ◆ ◆ ◆ Lawrenceburg, will host a Vespers with Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great St. Joseph Parish, Sellersburg, 25 December, 1998: 10 a.m. St. Rita Parish, 1733 Andrew J. Healing Mass directed by Rev. Daily Brown Ave., Indianapolis, will Al Lauer, a Cincinnati pastor, 2605 St. Joe Rd. West, Divine Liturgy Our Lady of the Greenwood celebrate a Children’s author and founder of Shepherds of Christ Associates Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., 31 December, 1998: 7 p.m. Christmas program at 7 p.m. Presentation Ministries. prays the rosary and other Vigil for New Year’s Day and Mass at 9 p.m. 10 a.m. Information: 513-662-5378. Greenwood, hosts perpetual prayers following 7 p.m. Mass. 1 January, 1999: 9 a.m. Mass on Christmas Day. adoration 24 hours a day in the ◆ ◆ ◆ New Year’s Day parish center. Information: 317-632-9349. January 5 St. Louis de Montfort Parish, ◆ ◆ ◆ 5 January, 1999: 7 p.m. St. Anthony Parish, 379 Fishers, 11441 Hague Rd., Vespers with the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great December 27-28 Warman, Indianapolis, will Holy Rosary Parish, offers adult religious education with the Solemn Blessing of Water The Oldenburg Franciscan host an evening of recollection Indianapolis, 520 Stevens St., classes from 7 p.m. until 9:30 6 January, 1999: 7 p.m. Motherhouse will host tours of for men from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. celebrates a Tridentine (Latin) p.m. There is a minimal fee. Theophany of Our Lord rooms decorated with different led by Father Jerome Jung, a Mass. Call for times. Information: 317-842-5869. with the Simple Blessing of Water Christmas themes. Tours on chaplain at the University of Information: 317-636-4478. —See ACTIVE LIST, page 27

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Saturday, Dec. 26 John 1:19-28 Stephen, first martyr Sunday, Jan. 3 Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 The Epiphany of the Lord Psalm 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc-17 Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 10:17-22 Psalm 72:2, 7-8, 10-13 Sunday, Dec. 27 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Locations throughout The Holy Family Matthew 2:1-12 Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Monday, Jan. 4 the city of Psalm 128:1-5 Elizabeth Ann Seton, married woman, Colossians 3:12-21 or Indianapolis! religious foundress and educator Colossians 3:12-17 1 John 3:22 - 4:6 Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 WHAT IS PERPETUAL Psalm 2:7-8, 10-11 ADORATION? Monday, Dec. 28 Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in a Tuesday, Jan. 5 1 John 1:5 - 2:2 monstrance 24 hours a day for adoration, John Neumann, bishop, Psalm 124:2-5, 7b-8 silent prayer & reflection. religious, missionary and educator Matthew 2:13-18 1 John 4:7-10 WHAT SORT OF Tuesday, Dec. 29 Psalm 72:2-4ab, 7-8 COMMITMENT IS NEEDED? Thomas Becket, bishop and martyr Mark 6:34-44 1 John 2:3-11 1. One hour each week on a regular basis. Wednesday, Jan. 6 Psalm 96:1-3, 5b-6 For example: 6:00 P.M. every Tuesday. Blessed André Bessette, religious Luke 2:22-35 1 John 4:11-18 WHAT HAPPENS IF ONE Wednesday, Dec. 30 Psalm 72:2, 10-13 CANNOT KEEP THEIR 1 John 2:12-17 Mark 6:45-52 SCHEDULED HOUR? Psalm 96:7-10 Thursday, Jan. 7 Luke 2:36-40 There is a system in which all committed Raymond of Penyafort, priest and adorers can notify their coordinators or Thursday, Dec. 31 religious guardians and request for coverage. Sylvester I, pope 1 John 4:19 - 5:4 1 John 2:18-21 Psalm 72:2, 14, 15bc, 17 “Praying before the Blessed Sacrament provides a most helpful focus for personal Psalm 96:1-2, 11-13 Luke 4:14-22a prayer. Pursuing a personal relationship with Christ is paramount. Time spent in John 1:1-18 Friday, Jan. 8 front of the Blessed Sacrament is the premier way. If we spend time in prayer with Friday, Jan. 1 1 John 5:5-13 Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, it becomes more likely and easier to seek and rec- Mary, Mother of God Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20 ognize Christ on the path of everyday life. Time spent before Jesus Christ present Numbers 6:22-27 Luke 5:12-16 in the Eucharist strengthens our eyes of faith!” Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8 Saturday, Jan. 9 Galatians 4:4-7 1 John 5:14-21 For further information, please contact: Mary Ann Schumann, Luke 2:16-21 3356 West 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222, 317-926-1963. Psalm 149:1-6a, 9b Saturday, Jan. 2 John 3:22-30 Basil the Great, bishop and doctor Sunday, Jan. 10 Yes, I’m interested! of the Church The Baptism of the Lord Gregory Nazianzen, bishop and Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Name ______Phone ______doctor of the Church Psalm 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9b-10 1 John 2:22-28 Acts 10:34-38 Address ______Psalm 98:1-4 (Mail to Mary Ann Schumann at address above) Matthew 3:13-17 The Criterion Friday, December 18, 1998 Page 27

Information: 812-246-4555 or Rd., Mass at 2 p.m. a.m., followed by a walk to the Meridian, 6:00 p.m. THURS- The Active List, continued from page 26 812-246-9735. abortion clinic at 2951 E. 38th DAY: K of C Council 437, 1305 Third Fridays St. to pray the rosary, returning N. Delaware, 5:45 p.m.; Holy First Mondays to St. Andrew Parish for the ◆ ◆ ◆ of the Hours, evening prayer at The Catholic Charismatic Family K of C, American Benediction. Legion Post 500, 1926 Holy Name Parish, Beech 7 p.m. 317-852-3195. The Guardian Angel Guild Renewal of Central Indiana Georgetown Rd., 6:30 p.m.; Grove, 89 N. 17th St., holds holds its board meeting, gathers for Mass and healing Bingos FRIDAY: St. Christopher, prayer group from Fridays Archbishop O’Meara Catholic service at the chapel in St. Indianapolis, 6:30 p.m.; Holy 2:30-3:30 p.m. St. Susanna Parish, Plainfield, Center Benedictine Room, Francis Hall, Marian College, TUESDAY: K of C Council Name, Beech Grove, 5:30 p.m. 1210 E. Main, holds adoration 1400 N. Meridian St., 3200 Cold Spring Rd., 437, 1305 N. Delaware, 11 a.m.; Indianapolis, 9:30 a.m. SATURDAY: K of C Council Wednesdays of the Blessed Sacrament from Indianapolis, at 7 p.m. St. Michael, 6 p.m.; Msgr. 437, 1305 N. Delaware, 4:30 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sheridan K of C Council 6138, Marian Movement of Priests First Tuesdays p.m. SUNDAY: St. Ambrose, ◆ ◆ ◆ Third Saturdays Johnson Co., 6:15 p.m.; St. Pius cenacle prayer group from 3 to X K of C Council 3433, 6 p.m.; Seymour, 4 p.m.; Cardinal Ritter 4 p.m. at 3354 W. 30th St., Divine Mercy Chapel, St. Lawrence Parish, Indianapolis, 3354 W. 30th St., The archdiocesan Pro-Life K of C, 1040 N. Post Rd., 9 High School, 6 p.m.; Msgr. Indianapolis, behind St. Indianapolis, hosts adoration of Office and St. Andrew Parish, a.m.-noon. WEDNESDAY: St. Sheridan K of C Council 6138, Michael Church. Information: between St. Michael Church the Blessed Sacrament in the 3922 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, Anthony, 6:30 p.m.; St. Roch Johnson Co., first Sunday of 317-271-8016. and Cardinal Ritter High chapel from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. School, holds Benediction of celebrates Mass for Life, 8:30 Parish, St. Roch School, 3603 S. each month, 1:15 p.m. Thursdays Benediction and Mass. the Blessed Sacrament at 7:30 ◆ ◆ ◆ p.m. Confession is at 6:45 p.m. St. Lawrence Parish, Indian- ◆ ◆ ◆ apolis, hosts adoration of the A pro-life rosary is recited at Blessed Sacrament in the 10 a.m. in front of Affiliated St. Joseph Hill Parish, RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS chapel from 7 a.m. to Women’s Services, Inc., 2215 Sellersburg, 2605 St. Joe Rd. 5:30 p.m. Mass. Distributors Dr., Indianapolis. W., will hold Holy Hour for ◆ ◆ ◆ religious vocations with ON BEHALF OF OUR RETIRED RELIGIOUS, WE THANK YOU Saturdays Benediction and exposition of St. Mary Parish, New Albany, FOR YOUR GENEROUS GIVING TO A pro-life rosary is recited at the Blessed Sacrament follow- Shepherds of Christ Associates ing the 7 p.m. Mass. THE RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS gather at 7 p.m. to pray for lay 9:30 a.m. in front of the Clinic and religious vocations. for Women, E. 38th St. and Third Thursdays The Promotional Committee: ◆ ◆ ◆ Parker Ave., Indianapolis. Sacred Heart Parish, Indian- St. Patrick Parish, Salem, Monthly apolis, 1530 Union St., holds Sister Mary Luke Jones, OSB Shelby St., holds a prayer ser- family rosary night at 7 p.m. vice, 7 p.m. First Sundays ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Sister Judith Werner, OSF St. Paul Parish, Sellersburg, Our Lady of Peace St. Malachy Parish, prayer group meets in the Chapel/Mausoleum, Brownsburg, celebrates Liturgy church from 7-8:15 p.m. Indianapolis, 9001 Haverstick Katrina D. Thielman (for Sister of Providence)

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and safety issues in a society with a shockingly high World NewsNews briefsbriefs level of violence.” Oceania Synod may have been U.S. Catholic Church pledges $500 mil- ‘heavy cross’ for pope, says bishop lion to rebuild Central America VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Synod of Bishops for YMCA gives nation D grade for MIAMI (CNS)—In a move larger in size and purpose than Oceania might have been a “heavy cross” for Pope John poor support of families any other in its history, the Catholic Church’s global charities Paul II, said Bishop James Foley of Cairns, Australia. The network has pledged a half-billion dollars to help rebuild the 78-year-old pope “was faithfully there and attentively lis- WASHINGTON (CNS)—YMCA of the USA has infrastructure of Central America and to reshape unjust social tening,” even when it seemed “physically painful” and given the nation a grade of D for its poor support of structures that network leaders say vastly increased the dam- when bishops were being critical of the Church and of the U.S. families. At a Dec. 9 press conference in age wrought by the hurricane. They envision no less than the Vatican, Bishop Foley said. At times the synod “seemed to Washington, David R. Mercer, YMCA national execu- creation of an entire region that promotes justice and dignity be a bit of a whine session,” with bishops mentioning tive officer, released the organization’s first “Nation’s of the people, a project never before attempted by the everything that is going wrong in the Church, their region Report Card: Assessing the Risk to the American Church. At a press conference Dec. 8 at the Archdiocese of and their dioceses, he said. Family.” Despite years of economic growth, said Miami Pastoral Center, members of the Caritas network of Mercer, “more and more Americans are facing an Catholic relief agencies worldwide announced a long-term increasingly difficult task of providing for their fami- rehabilitation strategy that will contribute $500 million to the Catholic observer to assembly says lies—not just economically, but in education, health region over the next five years. Church may join WCC someday

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4x6 HAZELHURST, Wis. (CNS)—Vern and Erma Reigel’s six adult children have a pretty good idea what they’ll be Paper getting for Christmas each year, but there’s still great antici- pation before the packages are opened. Four years ago Vern Reigel began carving intricate nativity sets for each of the children and their families, and every year they receive addi- tional figures. His work is now almost complete, with just a few Wise Men and some angels still waiting to take shape. While he wanted to make something that will stay in the family for generations, he said that the nativity sets are also a way of remembering their daughter Rolinda, who was hit by a car when she was 6 years old. †

(These briefs were compiled from reports by Catholic News Service.) The Criterion Friday, December 18, 1998 Page 29

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Applegate and Gini Rayman. Stepson of Roland Cameron. Mother of Phyllis Patterson, Grandmother of two. Great- Sister of Pauline Enkoff. Brother of Carol Laughlin, Teresa Ippolito, Lana and grandmother of three. Great- Grandmother of four. Great- Susan and Janice Schafer. Vanessa Greemore, LaLisa great-grandmother of one. grandmother of one. SCHWARTZEL, D. Marie Crecelius, Marissa Canada, WILSON, Jack M., 77, Rest in peace ROACH, Theresa M. (Coyle), 82, St. Mary, New August and Allen Smith. Sister St. Malachy, Brownsburg, Nov. (Murray Baltz), 81, St. Albany, Nov. 26. Wife of John of Eva Cockerham, Mary 28. Husband of Dorothy Harper, Sue Houchins, Russell Please submit in writing to our Grandmother of three. Michael, Indianapolis, Nov. 27. Schwartzel. Mother of Sarah Wilson. Father of Paula Dillon Mother of Nancy Hartman, Schwartzel, Catherine Kochert, and Edmond Query. and Tanya Murphy. Brother of office by 10 a.m. Monday the DAY, Douglas C., 25, St. Mary, Patricia Grimes, Susan Zook, Alice Hart, Mary Landherr, Grandmother of 18. Great- Anita Leins, Robert, William, week of publication; be sure to North Vernon, Nov. 28. Son of Theresa Dinn, Mary Petree and Margaret Wells, Walter, grandmother of one. Dale and Don Wilson. state date of death. Obituaries Norman “Butch” and Joyce Joseph Murray, Jr. Stepmother Michael and Patrick Coyle. THEOBOLD, Harold, 90, Our Grandfather of eight. of archdiocesan priests and (Cardinal) Day. Brother of Nad religious sisters serving our of Stephen and Jeffrey Roach. Grandmother of 11. Great- Lady of the Greenwood, Day and Michelle Logan. Greenwood, Nov. 28. Father of archdiocese are listed elsewhere Sister of Dr. Davis Baltz, grandmother of four. Grandson of Marie Day, B. Jane Clonch, Ann Vogelpohl in The Criterion. Order priests Theodosia Fitzgerald, Anna SMITH, Edna Faye, 68, Jack Albertson Charles and Bonnie Cardinal. and Stephen Theobold. Brother and brothers are included here, Maria O’Connor and Joan St. Bernard, Frenchtown, Nov. Great-grandson of Rosie Smith. of Fred Theobold. Grandfather was DRE at unless they are natives of the Shine. Grandmother of 18. 17. Wife of August Smith. FULTZ, Frances (Cox), 77, of 12. Great-grandfather of archdiocese or have other Great-grandmother of nine. Our Lady of the Greenwood, nine. St. Charles in connections to it. ROBBELOTH, Dorothy Mae Greenwood, Nov. 21. Mother of Providence WARREN, Charles P. Bloomington BELDING, Charles, 73, (Haskins), 76, St. Michael, Stephen Fultz. Sister of Louise Bradford, Nov. 30. Mother of “Buddy,” 66, St. Joseph Hill, St. Ambrose, Seymour, Nov. 19. Sister Agatha Jack D. Albertson, former Blair, Laura Bramble, Marilyn Patricia Simpson, Luella Sellersburg, Nov. 26. Husband Husband of Louise Belding. director of religious education Bullis, Barbara Schober, Shirley Starrett, Cathy Cress, Gary, of Doris Warren. Father of Therese was 93 at St. Charles Borromeo Parish BRAUN, Louis J., 90, St. John Williams, Carl, Charles, Tom, Michael and Paul Robbeloth. Deanna Wilder, Carla Ramser, in Bloomington, died on the Baptist, Osgood, Nov. 26. Herbert and Joseph Cox. Sister of Roger Kraus, Larry Providence Sister Agatha Kevin, Mark, Paul, Chad, and Grandmother of two. Therese McGarry died in Theresa Warren. Brother of Dec. 8. He was 71. BURKHART, Martha, 80, Haskins and Toni Harron. On Dec. 11, a funeral Mass HOLLINGSHEAD, Vesta, 86, Lourdes Hall at Saint Mary-of- William Quick, Richard St. Gabriel, Connersville, Nov. Grandmother of 13. Great- was celebrated at St. Charles 30. Mother of Joseph Burkhart Our Lady of the Greenwood, grandmother of 10. the-Woods on Dec. 10. She Warren, Myra Titus, Sharon Floyd, Sue Denton and Judy Borromeo Church, of which he and Carolyn Bunzendahl. Sister Greenwood, Nov. 21. Mother of was 93. ROSENFELD, Carolyn, 87, Chastain. Grandfather of 17. was a member. of Corinne Bruce. Grandmother Richard Hollingshead. A funeral Mass was cele- St. Vincent de Paul, Shelby brated at the Church of the Albertson served St. Charles of seven. Great-grandmother of Stepmother of Hillary Weigle. WARTHEN, Carlos, 64, St. County, Nov. 28. Aunt. Immaculate Conception on from 1980 until his retirement five. Sister of James Schneiderhan. Thomas More, Mooresville, SCHAFER, Steven, 45, Dec. 15. in 1994. Grandmother of one. Nov. 25. Husband of Adela He served in the U.S. Air COLLINS, Alice (Hopson), St. Thomas More, Mooresville, The former Mary Catherine Rosa (de la Pena) Warthen. 66, Holy Trinity, Indianapolis, KAUFMAN, Pearl, 102, Nov. 25. Husband of Alice McGarry of Chicago entered Force from 1961 to 1979, when St. Ambrose, Seymour, Nov. 23. Father of Carla Medsker, he retired as lieutenant colonel. Nov. 28. Mother of Phyllis (Corbin) Schafer. Father of the congregation of the Sisters Russell and Thomas Warthen. Catlett. Sister of Nettie PILKINGTON, Lucille M., Kayli, Harrison and Sloan of Providence in 1929, pro- Upon his retirement, Son of Beulah Warthen. Brother Albertson served the archdio- Johnson, James Hopson Jr. and 90, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, (Schafer) Cameron. Son of fessed first vows in 1931 and of Helen Kenworthy and William Hopson Lopez. Nov. 29. Mother of Patricia Maxine Wyss Schafer and final vows in 1936. cese by conducting workshops Virginia Albright. Grandfather on the Dead Sea Scrolls. He Sister Agatha Therese of five. taught music at Holy Cross in was a Benedictine oblate with Indianapolis, St. Patrick in WESTERMAN, Snoda, 94, St. the Monastery of Immaculate Terre Haute, schools in the Joseph, Shelbyville, Nov. 26. Conception in Ferdinand. Free Pictures Evansville Diocese and at Mother of Mary Jane Oldham. He is survived by his wife, schools in California, Illinois Sister of Sarah Bott, Sally Van Peggy (Day) Albertson and a with Santa and Oklahoma. † Natter and Molly Walker. brother, Dale Albertson. †

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