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Sharing the ’’ fruits of harvest TTODAYODAY SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Area farmers work the land and share the bounty Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades appointed Pages 10-11
Saint Joseph’s ninth bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend High School Goals for campaign explained at press conference Page 8
All diocesan team Athletes honored for character, sportsmanship Pages 16-17
Hip Hip Hurray Popple music wins hearts of youth and others Page 18
Diocesan offices will be closed Dec. 26-27. The Cathedral Bookstore will be open Dec. 28
KAY COZAD Whirlwind tour of the diocese introduces new diocesan shepherd Following Mass the two bishops joined the priesthood and consecrated life, which was BY KAY COZAD AND DIANE FREEBY many of the diocesan priests in a special wel- one of his priorities in his former diocese. coming service at the Cathedral of the FORT WAYNE — “This is a historic and spiri- Immaculate Conception, and later in the after- Fort Wayne press conference tual moment,” said Bishop John M. D’Arcy of noon, again at St. Matthew Cathedral in South the announcement that the Diocese of Fort Bend, where Bishop Rhoades was introduced Media staff from around the Fort Wayne Wayne-South Bend will have a new bishop. to the presbyterate. In his remarks to the priests area waited in anticipation as Bishop D’Arcy Bishop D’Arcy welcomed the new bishop, the energetic Bishop Rhoades said, “I am real- and his successor Bishop Rhoades joined them Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, on Nov. 14, at the ly looking forward to getting to know you, to and the diocesan staff for an official press con- morning Mass celebrated in the MacDougal learning about your ministries here in the dio- ference held in the Archbishop Noll Catholic Chapel in patronage of St. Mother Theodore cese, and to working together with you in serv- Center. Guérin on Cathedral Square. ing the church in this portion of the vineyard of In a statement, Bishop D’Arcy announced Bishop Rhoades hails from Harrisburg, Pa., the Lord.” that Pope Benedict XVI had appointed the where he was ordained into the priesthood in Bishop Rhoades spoke of his commitment ninth bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- 1983. He served in the Diocese of Harrisburg to interior renewal, not only for the priests but South Bend, Bishop Kevin Rhoades. for 26 years in several capacities, the past five for the whole church. The bishop also offered as its bishop. his continued pledge to promote vocations to RHOADES, PAGE 20 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 22, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Bishop Kevin Rhoades is Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856
PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy extraordinary appointment
EDITOR: Tim Johnson our Catholic Schools. women from all over the country who were A hearty breakfast in the cathedral with there for a discernment retreat; that is, deter- NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Msgr. Schulte and the cathedral priests. A mining whether or not they should enter reli- meeting at the Cathedral of the Immaculate gious life. Finally, for the third time in this Editorial Department Conception with the priests of the Fort Wayne beautiful day, we sang the Salve Regina. This PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan NEWS area. A hymn and a reading, my introduction, is the Hail, Holy Queen, sung in Latin FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, and then a beautiful reflection by Bishop Gregorian Chant, a hymn we all sing in the Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, &NOTES Kevin Rhoades from which we learned of his seminary. A prayer dear to priests, religious Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, devotion to Our Lady; the priority on seeking and many laity. I left out something impor- vocations to the priesthood and the consecrat- tant: after the basilica, we went to the Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY ed life; his devotion to the new evangelization; Lourdes Grotto on the Campus of Notre Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, his hero, Pope John Paul II; and his love for Dame and prayed. I prayed silently for our CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner priests. He presented to us in clear terms the new bishop and for our diocese; and I am A day that was — purpose of Pope Benedict declaring the Year sure that Bishop Rhoades offered himself and Business Department what a day that was! for Priests, hoping and praying for a stronger his oncoming installation, and the years BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice For all of us, there are certain days that we and more incisive evangelization. before him to Our Lady. AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber will remember all our lives. For those of us After each priest had a few minutes with By the way, we were honored at Mass that BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol with the gift of faith, these days are filled with the new bishop, we were off to the Father Hesburgh — a legendary priest and [email protected] grace, God’s light, in the midst of intense Archbishop Noll Catholic Center for a press longtime president of Notre Dame —concel- activities. Often, such days are milestones, conference with the media, followed by a ebrated with us and greeted the new bishop Advertising Sales and that was true of Saturday, Nov. 14. meeting with our Fort Wayne staff. Joyful with esteem and affection. Also present was and hopeful, and some kind words, also, for Father Jim McDonald, CSC, assistant to Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) It was three weeks ago that the call came from the apostolic nuncio, Archbishop Pietro the bishop who is retiring. Father Jenkins, CSC, whom he represented at (260) 456-2824 Sambi. The nuncio, as you know, is the the Mass. Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) ambassador to the American government A kind of westward baptism Remember, all of this was very last (574) 234-0687 from the Vatican, but more importantly, the Bishop Rhoades and I then drove west and minute, and they were good to come, as was Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org representative of the Holy Father to the reached St. Matthew’s Co-Cathedral at 1:35 Father Bill Miscamble, CSC, professor of Catholic Church in this country, especially to p.m. — a few minutes late. We repeated history at Notre Dame and a good friend. I Published weekly except the fourth the bishops. The previous day had been full everything. A meeting with the priests, and reached the end of this day and put these Sunday in June, second and fourth and beautiful with a talk to our priests, and then a press conference. Good questions, thoughts together at 11:30 p.m. at night. weeks in July and August, the first week an evening speaking on St. Therese, the Little including one from Diane Freeby of Today’s Tomorrow, I will celebrate Mass at Our Lady of September and last week in Flower, at a parish named in her honor. Catholic, followed by a joyful meeting with of Guadalupe in Warsaw for the installation December by the Diocese of Fort of Father Phil DeVolder as pastor. Then I will Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., A full day then, including noontime Mass our South Bend staff. at a downtown chapel in South Bend, and Soup and sandwich with Msgr. Mike Heintz be off to Baltimore for our annual meeting of P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. the U.S. bishops. I believe it will be my 35th Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, then a busy afternoon. I was getting ready to in the rectory. Some wonderful discussion on IN, and additional mailing office. leave, and my assistant, Maureen, called the theology of the priesthood and a course on November meeting of the bishops. I missed from Fort Wayne and said the nuncio called. the writings of Joseph Ratzinger given at Notre one when my dear father was dying, but I POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: I hung up, said a Hail Mary, made my Act of Dame by Father Mike and Professor Fred made all the others. Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Acceptance of God’s will, and called Freddoso. Then in a spur of a moment, we Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: Archbishop Sambi. He told me the name of went into St. Matthew’s Co-Cathedral to greet Apostolic administrator [email protected]. the bishop whom Pope Benedict XVI had those present at the 4:30 p.m. vigil Mass. A gracious note from the Holy See appointed to be my successor, the ninth bish- Another standing ovation for a new bishop. appointing me as apostolic administrator until MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort op of this diocese. I was delighted, and grati- This beloved diocese welcomed the new Bishop Rhoades takes office. For these two Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) tude filled my heart, as I drove to the bishop with joy and love, as was our respon- months, the Latin text indicates that this is in 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. Mishawaka convent, late — for a good rea- BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South sibility. effect the same as being bishop here. I will Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- son — to have supper with the sisters. cherish these days. I think I have loved every 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. Elsewhere in this newspaper is my state- Up to the basilica day that I have been your bishop. I especially ment about Bishop Rhoades and this extraor- I had agreed long ago to celebrate a Mass look forward to my 25th Christmas as your News deadline is the Monday morning dinary appointment. Extraordinary, because at the Basilica for the Committee on Ethics bishop, and celebrating for the 25th time our before publication date. Advertising of the qualities of the incoming bishop, and and Culture at their annual meeting, which patronal feast of the Immaculate Conception deadline is nine days before publica- because it shows the care and concern of the draws young people from all over the coun- in the Cathedral in her honor. tion date. Holy Father in sending us an experienced try. Bishop Rhoades concelebrated. The sec- Many other beautiful things ahead, such as bishop — a pastor of a diocese larger than ond Mass he had celebrated at the basilica. installations of pastors in smaller rural parish- LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- this one. And it also shows Bishop Rhoades’ The other was a few years ago, after Notre es, along with being part of a parish-wide comes original, signed letters about readiness to do God’s will, accepting it mission at St. Matthew’s co-Cathedral Parish. issues affecting church life. Although Dame had beaten Penn State. The bishop fol- immediately in faith and obedience. lows both these schools in football, but he is I will cherish always the reaction of various we cannot publish every letter we But let us look at the day itself. We had parishes to the naming of their pastor as a receive, we strive to provide a balanced first of all a Notre Dame fan. And then a representation of expressed opinions celebrated Mass at the newly refurbished delightful time greeting Notre Dame stu- monsignor. and a variety of reflections on life in the MacDougal Chapel, next to our cathedral. dents, along with others who were there for The following proves that the Good Lord church.We will choose letters for publi- This chapel is now under the patronage of St. the conference. Off then to the Sisters of has a sense of humor ... Bishop Kevin cation based on reader interest, timeli- Mother Theodore Guérin, who actually lived Saint Francis for an evening meal, a visit Rhoades is a New York Yankee fan! ness and fairness. Readers may agree or on these grounds and is truly the foundress of with the sisters and with a group of young See you all next week. disagree with the letter writers’ opin- ions. Letters must not exceed 250 words. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address Bishop Kevin Rhoades elected chairman-elect of committee for verification.We reserve the right to edit letters for legal and other concerns. BALTIMORE — The United States was elected Chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development in a Conference of Catholic Bishop (USCCB), at Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocation in a 118- 120-117 vote over Bishop Frank Dewane of Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, their fall general assembly, elected by simple 114 vote over Bishop Michael Burbidge of Venice, Fla. P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN majority the chairmen-elect of five committees. Raleigh, N.C. • Archbishop José Gomez of San Antonio 46856-1169; or e-mail: • Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne- • Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New was elected Chairman of the Committee on [email protected] South Bend was elected Chairman of the Orleans was elected Chairman of the Committee Migration in a 132-105 vote over Bishop James ISSN 0891-1533 Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and on Divine Worship in a 126-110 vote over Tamayo of Laredo, Texas. USPS 403630 Youth in a 145-93 vote over Archbishop Joseph Archbishop Allen Vigneron of Detroit. Chairmen-elect serve for one year in this Naumann of Kansas City, Kan. • Bishop Stephen Blaire of Stockton, Calif., capacity before assuming the responsibilities as • Archbishop Robert Carlson of St. Louis was elected Chairman of the Committee on chairman of a committee. NOVEMBER 22, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Bishop Rhoades also ninth bishop STATEMENT FROM BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Press conference in of Harrisburg, Pa. Fort Wayne-South Bend ope Benedict XVI has named Bishop Kevin C. November 14, 2009 Rhoades, bishop of the am both humbled and honored by Pope Benedict XVI’s appoint- P ment of me as ninth bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend. I am par- Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa., the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Iticularly humbled to succeed Bishop John D’Arcy, who has served Fort Wayne-South Bend. the faithful of this diocese with such great devotion and love for over The appointment was 24 years. I am deeply grateful to Bishop D’Arcy for his very warm announced Saturday, Nov. 14, by welcome, and I look forward to learning from him about this wonder- Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apos- ful diocese as I prepare to become your new shepherd. tolic nuncio to the United States. I have been bishop of my home diocese of Harrisburg for the past Bishop Rhoades will be five years. Naturally, it will not be easy for me to bid farewell to my installed at the Cathedral of the family and friends, my brother priests and the faithful of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Harrisburg diocese. I express my deep gratitude to them for their sup- Wayne on Jan. 13, 2010. port, prayers and affection. It has been a tremendous blessing in my Bishop Rhoades is the son of life to serve as bishop of Harrisburg and indeed to have served as a Charles and the late Mary priest of the Diocese of Harrisburg for 26 years. Rhoades and the brother of With joyful anticipation, I look forward now to serving as bishop Charles Rhoades and Robin of Fort Wayne-South Bend. I look forward to meeting the priests, dea- McCracken. He was born Nov. cons, men and women in consecrated life, and lay faithful of the dio- 26, 1957, in Mahanoy City, Pa., cese. My greatest joys as bishop have been in being with the people, located in Schuylkill County in teaching the faith and celebrating the sacraments. I am looking for- the Diocese of Allentown, Pa., ward to visiting the parishes, schools, and other communities of my and baptized at St. Canicus new diocese. My only previous visit to this diocese was in 2006 when Church there. He grew up in I visited the University of Notre Dame for a game between my two Lebanon, Pa., where he was a favorite college football teams, Notre Dame and Penn State. I remem- member of Assumption of the ber well celebrating holy Mass in the beautiful Basilica of the Sacred Blessed Virgin Mary Parish. He Heart of Jesus after the Mass. attended the former St. Mary’s Bishops serve the church as successors of the apostles. Our Lord School in Lebanon and graduated Jesus sent the apostles forth with the mandate to teach, sanctify and from Lebanon Catholic High serve as he did. Jesus said to the apostles: “As the Father has sent me, School in 1975. so I send you.” (Jn 20:21). I am conscious of “being sent” from He enrolled at Mount Saint Harrisburg to Fort Wayne-South Bend. As I accept this appointment of Mary’s College (now University) our Holy Father, I do so with faith and trust in the Lord. I have before in Emmitsburg, Md., in the fall of my eyes the example of the Good Shepherd who came not to be 1975, and studied there for two served but to serve and to give his life for the sheep. I ask for your years. He studied for the priest- prayers that I may be a true shepherd after the heart of Christ. hood at St. Charles Borromeo I pledge to the people of my new diocese my love and my prayers. Seminary in Overbrook, Pa., and I was very happy to learn that the Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title earned a bachelor’s degree in phi- of the Immaculate Conception, is the patroness of the Diocese of Fort losophy there in 1979. He did his Wayne-South Bend. Let us implore her intercession that we may ful- theological studies at the North fill the task which Christ has entrusted to us. Our Blessed Mother accompanies us with her maternal care as we journey together on our earthly pilgrimage of faith, hope and love. BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Rhoades served in parish ministry of Harrisburg on Oct. 14, 2004. Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades as parochial vicar at St. Patrick He was ordained a bishop on Parish in York, Pa., from 1983- Dec. 9, 2004, by Cardinal Justin 1985 and also worked with Rigali, archbishop of STATEMENT FROM BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY Spanish-speaking Catholics at Philadelphia. The Diocese of Cristo Salvador Parish in York Harrisburg encompasses 15 coun- and Cristo Rey Mission in ties of south-central Pennsylvania Bendersville. and includes over 250,000 Concerning In 1985, he returned to the Catholics. Gregorian University in Rome, Bishop Rhoades serves as appointment of where he earned advanced President of the Pennsylvania degrees in dogmatic theology and Catholic Conference, as co-chair canon law. of the Pennsylvania Conference Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades In 1988, he returned to the on Interchurch Cooperation, Harrisburg Diocese to serve as Chair of the U.S. Conference of am honored to announce, with great joy, that our Holy Father, Pope assistant chancellor under then- Catholic Bishops Task Force on Benedict XVI, has appointed as ninth bishop of the Diocese of Fort Bishop Keeler. During this time, Health Care, and as episcopal IWayne-South Bend the present Bishop of Harrisburg he also ministered as the director moderator of the National (Pennsylvania), Kevin C. Rhoades. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE HARRISBURG DIOCESE of the Spanish apostolate in Catholic Office for the Deaf. He Bishop Rhoades was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry is a member of the U.S. Harrisburg in 1983. He has advanced degrees in canon law and theol- American College and the counties, and as administrator Conference of Catholic Bishops ogy from the Gregorian University in Rome. Pontifical Gregorian University, pro-tem of Our Lady of Committee on Ecumenical and He has served as rector of Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in both in Rome, from 1979-1983. Guadalupe Parish in Lebanon. Interreligious Affairs, the U.S. Emmitsburg, Md. — one of the oldest seminaries in the United States. Cardinal Terence Cooke Bishop Rhoades was appoint- Conference of Catholic Bishops I was privileged to visit there as part of the apostolic visitation of sem- ordained Bishop Rhoades a dea- ed pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Subcommittee on the Catechism, inaries in 2005. And even though Bishop Rhoades was no longer at con at St. Peter’s Basilica in Parish, Harrisburg, in 1990. He the board of trustees of the the seminary since he had been appointed as bishop of Harrisburg, one Vatican City in 1982. served there until 1995, when he Basilica of the National Shrine of could see among faculty and students great respect for his intelligence, He also studied Spanish at the accepted a full-time faculty posi- the Immaculate Conception, the holiness and priestly character. University of Salamanca in Spain tion with Mount Saint Mary’s board of trustees of Mount Saint As a seminarian, he studied Spanish intensely and is fluent in that during the summer of 1982. Seminary. While there, he taught Mary’s University, the board of language. This will be a great blessing, for the increasing number of Bishop Rhoades was ordained courses in systematic theology, trustees of Saint Charles Hispanic Catholics in our diocese. a priest in July 1983 by then- canon law and Hispanic ministry. Seminary, the board of regents of There are two important points I would like to make before Bishop Auxiliary Bishop William H. In March 1997, he was named Saint Vincent Seminary, the epis- Rhoades speaks. Keeler of Harrisburg at rector of Mount Saint Mary’s copal advisory board of the 1. This appointment shows the great importance Pope Benedict Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Seminary, a role he fulfilled until Theology of the Body Institute, XVI places on this diocese. He has sent us a well-prepared bishop, Mary Church in Lebanon. his appointment by Pope John and the episcopal cabinet for Following ordination, Bishop Paul II as Bishop of the Diocese Catholic Charities USA. STATEMENT, PAGE 5 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 22, 2009 FATHER DALE A. BAUMAN INSTALLED Prayers offered at both ends of the diocese
PHOTOS BY KAY COZAD TERESA BRITO Bishop John M. D’Arcy, second left, concelebrates Mass with Bishop Kevin Rhoades at the MacDougal Priests from the Fort Wayne area pray with Bishop Father Dale A. Bauman was installed as pastor of St. Chapel in patronage of St. Mother Theodore Guérin D’Arcy and his successor, Bishop Kevin Rhoades, at a Francis Xavier Parish, Pierceton, on Sunday, Nov. 8, by on Nov. 14. special prayer service on Nov. 14, at the Cathedral of Bishop John M. D’Arcy. In the photo, Father Dale is the Immaculate Conception. renewing the promises he made at ordination to the Bishop Kevin Rhoades priesthood to the bishop. greets Holy Cross Father Len Banas, Holy Cross Father John Pearson of MASS FOR DECEASED PRIESTS the University of Notre Dame and Father Len AND BISHOPS Chrobot, pastor of St. Hedwig and St. Patrick parishes in South Bend, after a prayer service for the new bishop at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend.
PHOTOS BY KAREN CLIFFORD
Bishop Kevin Rhoades speaks with Holy Cross KATHY DENICE Deacon Kevin Grove, who After Mass for deceased priests and bishops at the serves at St. Joseph Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne Parish in South Bend, after a prayer service for on Nov. 10, Bishop John M. D’Arcy was joined by several the new bishop at St. priests in the crypt of the cathedral. Priests who died in Matthew Cathedral in the past year were Father Robert Dombrowski and Father South Bend. Ronald Ramenaden. As part of the Year for Priests, those who attended the Mass were offered a plenary indul- gence.
A CHRISTMAS TRADITION—THE LIGHTING OF THE LAKE FOLLOWED BY THE LIVING NATIVITY
Vigil lights placed around Mirror Lake will be blessed at 6 P.M. on Sunday, December 6, 2009. Order your vigil lights at $10 each in memory of someone special, in recognition of a special occasion, to wish a student good luck with final exams, or for whatever reason dear to you. All proceeds will support student scholarships. Looking for Leaders... Your name______• Full or part-time income opportunity Address______• Home based business Amount enclosed for ______candles at $10 per luminary $______• Have purpose • Ask me what I do Special intention(s)______• Mom of four; earns residual income ______by helping others. Please return this slip and your check made out to the University of Saint Francis, Attn: Development Office, 2701 Spring Street, Call Janice (260) 710-1054 Fort Wayne, IN 46808 by December 1, 2009. Thank you! Parishioner, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne NOVEMBER 22, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5
STATEMENT FROM ARCHBISHOP STATEMENT DANIEL M. BUECHLEIN, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 ARCHBISHOP OF INDIANAPOLIS who has served five years as bishop of a diocese larger than ours — Harrisburg, Pa., which is also the capital city of the Commonwealth of On Pennsylvania. I know from other sources how beloved he is there, and this will be painful for them. A gift for us. A loss for them. In the Year for Priests, we have received an exemplary priest. He is Bishop devoted to sanctification and formation of priests. He has a track record of attracting young men to the priesthood. When he became bishop, there were 11 studying for the priesthood for the Diocese of Kevin C. Harrisburg, now there are 25. One of the great issues of the times in light of all we have been through is the careful screening and sound formation of priests, and this is his main expertise. He is dedicated to Rhoades the spiritual formation of families and young people. ll the clergy and faith- 2. Bishop Rhoades is bishop of his home diocese — a place where ful of the Archdiocese he grew up in the small town of Mahanoy City, Pa. He probably pre- sumed he would be bishop there for the rest of his life, and he certain- KAY COZAD Aof Indianapolis wel- Bishop John D’Arcy and Bishop Kevin Rhoades speak at an informal come Bishop Rhoades to ly was content there. Yet, he immediately accepted the request of Pope Benedict XVI. Like the apostles in the fifth chapter of Luke, he left gathering with Fort Wayne diocesan staff members at the Archbishop Indiana. He has our prayers everything to follow the call of Christ. Noll Catholic Center. and support. I look forward to working with him for the Now, we have an obligation to welcome him with love. To realize, good of the pastoral care of in faith, that he is sent by Christ. To give thanks to God and to the suc- all people in Indiana. We cessor of Peter for this great gift. To cooperate with him and collabo- thank Bishop D’Arcy for his rate and pray for him from this moment on. He is a sign that the apos- many years of service to the tolic ministry will continue in our midst. The Eucharist will be cele- people of God of the Diocese brated, the Gospel will be proclaimed, sins will be forgiven, priests of Fort Wayne-South Bend will be ordained, the poor will be served and the faith will be nour- and for being such a dedicat- ished. Thanks be to God. ed and loyal servant of Jesus I am pleased to tell you that his installation as Bishop is scheduled Christ. to take place at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Jan. 13, 2010. Pope Benedict XVI has kindly appointed me as apostolic adminis- trator until the installation on Jan. 13, 2010. Bishop Rhoades: We welcome you as we would welcome Christ himself, for you have come in his name.
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BOX 770637 Woodside, N.Y. 11377-0637 Tel/Fax 718-478-8162 Toll Free: 877-215-7861 [email protected] ADVERTISE WITH TODAY’S CATHOLIC (260) 456-2824 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 22, 2009 Claudio Maria Celli, president of Pope names archbishop the Pontifical Council for Social for Milwaukee Communications, visited Cuba Nov. 4-8 and met with local bishops WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope and Catholics involved in commu- Benedict XVI has named Bishop nications work, but also with gov- Jerome E. Listecki of La Crosse, NEWS BRIEFS ernment officials. The embargo Wis., to be the archbishop of “undeniably has a negative influ- Milwaukee and Bishop Kevin C. ence on the life of the people,” Rhoades of Harrisburg, Pa., to be POPE ADDRESSES WORLD FOOD SECURITY SUMMIT Archbishop Celli told Vatican the bishop of Fort Wayne-South Radio Nov. 13. Asked whether he Bend. He also accepted the resig- expects U.S. President Barack nation of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, Obama to change U.S. policy, who has headed the Diocese of Archbishop Celli said, “I hope this Fort Wayne-South Bend since can occur because, undeniably, it is 1985. He is 77 years old, two the population that suffers most.” years past the age at which canon He said that while the Catholic law requires bishops to turn in Church in Cuba has few resources their resignation. The appoint- and extremely limited access to the ments and resignation were media, its communications efforts announced in Washington Nov. 14 are having an impact. by Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio to the United States. In Milwaukee Archbishop Masses worldwide to Listecki, 60, succeeds Archbishop recall Archbishop Sheen’s Timothy M. Dolan, who was appointed to head the New York life, promote sainthood Archdiocese in February. Bishop Rhoades, who will turn 52 Nov. PATERSON, N.J. (CNS) — A 26, succeeds Bishop D’Arcy. worldwide celebration of Masses Dec. 9 will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the death of famed Reports say Pope John author, lecturer and television evan- CNS PHOTO/ALESS IA GIULIANI, CATHOLIC PRESS PHOTO gelizer Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, Paul closer to being as well as promote his cause for declared venerable Pope Benedict XVI addresses the U.N. World Summit on Food Security Nov. 16 in Rome. canonization. Two women from the Opulence and waste are unacceptable when hunger — the cruelest form of poverty — Paterson Diocese launched the pro- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The gram: Lo Anne Mayer, a parish- cardinal- and bishop-members of continues to rise, Pope Benedict XVI told world leaders at the summit. ioner of Christ the King Church in the Congregation for Saints’ Causes New Verona, and La Verne voted unanimously Nov. 16 to rec- Washburne, a parishioner of Corpus ommend that Pope Benedict XVI display for a group of men and claimed by Pope Benedict XVI in Bishop Tobin criticizes Christi Church in Chatham formally recognize that Pope John “auctioned off,” not knowing if she June. The cardinal talked about Township. Mayer, who is a board Paul II heroically lived the would live or die. She is now the the bishops’ role as “leaven for the Catholic congressman’s member of the Archbishop Fulton Christian virtues, Italian newspa- director of development for world’s transformation.” He said J. Sheen Foundation in Peoria, Ill., pers reported. The Vatican did not Gracehaven, a safe home in Dublin, the challenge to govern effectively abortion stance and president of its advisory coun- Ohio, for girls under age 18 who as bishops “is to be public without deny or confirm that the vote took PROVIDENCE, R.I. (CNS) — cil, credits her friend Washburne have been victims of commercial being co-opted and to be who we place because the process is sup- Providence Bishop Thomas J. with conceiving the worldwide sexual exploitation. “I decided to are without being isolated.” posed to be secret until Pope Tobin asked U.S. Rep. Patrick Mass idea. Washburne said it just turn my hell into my heaven,” she Benedict signs the decree recogniz- Kennedy, D-R.I., if as a Catholic, struck her after hearing the founda- said. “I have dedicated my life to ing the heroic virtue of his prede- he really understands what it tion advise that Rome would like to this cause. I don’t want it to happen Congressman urges cessor and declares him venerable. means “to be a Catholic.” He ques- witness an outpouring of support to anyone else.” Pope Benedict generally signs a Obama to raise issue of tioned if Kennedy could really for Archbishop Sheen “from a lot of dozen or more decrees three times a forced abortions in China describe himself as Catholic since people!” “The Mass is our greatest year: in April, in June or July and in Cardinal discusses role of his stance on abortion was “unac- prayer,” she said, “and I can’t think December. As the miracle for Pope WASHINGTON (CNS) — A U.S. ceptable to the church” and “scan- of a better way to dramatize his John Paul’s beatification, the pro- priests, need for unity congressman urged President dalous to many of our members.” worthiness for sainthood than big moter of his cause has proposed the within church Barack Obama to raise the issue of Bishop Tobin made the comments turnouts of people around the globe healing of a French nun. She forced abortions with Chinese lead- in his “Without a Doubt” column in attending Mass in his memory, all allegedly was cured of Parkinson’s BALTIMORE (CNS) — ers and not allow human rights to the Nov. 12 issue of The Rhode on the same day. That’s public sup- disease, the same disease from Considering what the church take a backseat to economic issues Island Catholic, his diocesan port on a grand scale; hopefully, it which Pope John Paul suffered. would be like without the sacra- when the president traveled to newspaper. He was responding to will impress Rome.” Masses have ment of holy orders, Chicago Beijing. Obama was scheduled to an Oct. 29 letter Kennedy sent to been scheduled in 35 countries on Sex trafficking survivor Cardinal Francis E. George of be in China Nov. 15-18, after stop- the bishop in which he stated: “The six continents. Chicago, president of the U.S. ping in Tokyo Nov. 13 and fact that I disagree with the hierar- turns her ‘hell’ into help Conference of Catholic Bishops, Singapore Nov. 14. He was to chy of the church on some issues called on his fellow bishops to return to the United States Nov. 19 does not make me any less of a Catholic Charities USA for other victims reflect on their relationships with after a stop in Seoul, South Korea. Catholic.” “Well, in fact, wins award DAYTON, Ohio (CNS) — The their priests and help them grow in “Few people outside China under- Congressman, in a way it does,” WASHINGTON (CNS) — more than 300 people in a holiness and unite with them stand what a massive and cruel sys- the bishop wrote. “Although I Catholic Charities USA, the University of Dayton auditorium around Jesus. In his Nov. 16 tem of social control the one-child wouldn’t choose those particular national office for more than were stone silent, some wearing speech opening the bishops’ fall policy entails. ... The system is words, when someone rejects the 1,700 local Catholic Charities anguished expressions, as Theresa general assembly in Baltimore, ‘marked by pervasive propaganda, teachings of the church, especially agencies nationwide, won the Flores shared her story of becoming Cardinal George also addressed mandatory birth permits, coercive on a grave matter, a life-and-death 2009 Catholic Digest Love Your a sex slave at age 15. Now a ways of strengthening church fines for failure to comply, and, in issue like abortion, it certainly does Neighbor award and $5,000 to put University of Dayton graduate and unity, particularly with regard to some cases, forced sterilization and diminish their ecclesial commun- toward its mission. “To us, each licensed social worker, Flores was Catholic universities, “to media abortion,’” said Rep. Chris Smith, ion, their unity with the church.” annual award is an opportunity to among the panelists at a public claiming the right to be a voice for R-N.J., quoting the U.S. China illuminate our church in action, to forum during the Dayton Human the church” and to organizations Commission. Smith, a ranking Vatican hopes U.S. will celebrate and express gratitude for Trafficking Accords international that do various work under member of the Tom Lantos Human people ... who spend each day conference Nov. 9-10 at the univer- Catholic auspices. He also spoke Rights Commission, spoke at a lift Cuba embargo making a difference in the lives of sity. Flores told how for two years about the challenges of the church hearing on the issue Nov. 10. “I others,” said Bret Thomas, she was drugged, raped and tor- being “a leaven for the world’s believe the Chinese government VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Digest publisher. In tured in Detroit by a group of boys transformation,” such as in the would respond to the president if he Vatican consistently has criticized announcing the award to Catholic and men who manipulated her ongoing national debate about were to take the lead in speaking up the U.S. embargo against Cuba and Charities in October, Thomas said through threats and blackmail. She health care reform. In his tradi- in defense of human rights in hopes the Obama administration the work of the agency will be fea- was forced to sneak out of her tional presidential address, the China,” Smith said in an opening will lift the restrictions, recognizing tured in a future issue of the mag- upscale suburban home at night or cardinal framed his thoughts on statement. “The Chinese govern- the fact that they cause untold suf- azine to share its mission with was picked up after school for sex. the role of priestly ministry as a ment is sensitive to how it is viewed fering for the Cuban people, a Catholic Digest readers. One time she was essentially put on part of the Year for Priests pro- by the rest of the world.” Vatican official said. Archbishop NOVEMBER 22, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7
$4,000 community organizing Lindenwood offers grant to provide basic financial lit- Advent retreat eracy skills to approximately 50 homeless adults residing in DONALDSON — Registrations Vincent House Transitional are now being taken for the quiet Shelter. day of reflection program “Advent- ROUND THE IOCESE • The Volunteer Center — a A Time of Longing.” The facilitator A D $3,000 community organizing is Jay Freel-Landry, pastoral associ- grant to provide technical assis- ate at Little Flower Catholic Church tance to leaders in non-English- in South Bend, where he directs ST. JOHN, GOSHEN, STUDENTS HONOR VETS IN CEREMONY speaking immigrant and refugee adult faith formation, retreats, initi- communities in Allen County to ation, financial and seasonal out- increase their capacity to provide reach and justice ministries. He has financial literacy services to non- been in parish and retreat ministry English speaking, low-income for 12 years. immigrants and refugees. Freel-Landry has his masters of The annual CCHD collection divinity from the University of will be taken-up on the Nov. 22 Notre Dame. The program will be weekend in all parishes of the held Monday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South to 3 p.m. The program fee is $25 Bend. A total of 25 percent of the and includes the main noon meal. donations stay in the diocese for Registration deadline is local/area distribution through Monday, Dec. 7. For more informa- selected grant applications, tion or to register, contact approved by Bishop John M. Lindenwood at (574) 935-1763 D’Arcy. Grants are awarded based weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or on need, not religious affiliation. visit www.lindenwood.org. According to Ann Helmke, director of the CCHD program for Sister Marie Kevin Tighe the diocese, two types of CCHD funds are available in the diocese: offers personal reflective organizing grants — those memoir in new book engaged in empowering the poor and working to bring changes in SAINT MARY- policies, institutions and laws; and OF-THE- education grants — those which WOODS — PHOTO BY DENISE FEDOROW build solidarity between poor and Sister Marie St. John the Evangelist students honored veteran’s on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in a special non-poor, and educate Americans Kevin Tighe, a about the root causes of poverty. member of the ceremony in the Deacon Bleau Parish Center. Grandparents were also invited to the spe- For 39 years, CCHD has dis- Sisters of cial event. Fifth-grade students George Olivo and Norma Vazquez-Diaz joined veterans tributed more than $300 million in Providence of grants to self-help projects nation- Saint Mary-of- Vince Traxler, center, Veteran’s Foreign Wars Chaplain Joe Farrell, right, and VFW Post wide. This year, CCHD is support- the-Woods for SISTER MARIE KEVIN TIGHE 985 Quartermaster John Piecuch, who is facing the flag, in the recitation of the Pledge of ing approximately 315 local proj- 67 years, is the ects in 45 states, the District of author of a new book. Allegiance. Olivo and Vazquez-Diaz won essay contests on the topic “What Patriotism Columbia and Puerto Rico. “Arch, Steeple, and Dome: Means to Me” and read their winning essays at the event. The veterans showed students Religious Symbols on a Journey of Faith,” is a reflection on new the proper way to fold a flag and also played “Taps.” Refreshments were served and the Bishop Dwenger sponsors expectations, growth and collabo- entire student body concluded the ceremony by singing patriotic songs. 24 hour fast for CRS ration within the Catholic Church, focusing on her own education FORT WAYNE — The Social Justice Club at Bishop Dwenger about the Second Vatican local and area institutions who Council’s decrees in the late 1960s St. Matthew Cathedral Annual Thanksgiving High School is sponsoring a 24- demonstrated an ability to attack Hour Food Fast to benefit and how she helped others under- the causes of poverty by empow- stand and implement those Advent Mission dinner hosted by Catholic Relief Services. The fast ering the poor. will take place on the feast of the changes. The council’s role in the SOUTH BEND — St. Matthew St. Mary’s Church Founded by the Catholic life of the church is woven Cathedral will be celebrating an Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8, FORT WAYNE — St. Mary’s Bishops of the United States in throughout the book. Advent Mission Nov. 30 through beginning after breakfast. Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, will 1970, the campaign is the nation’s A native of New Albany, sister Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. each evening. Established in 1943, Catholic host its annual Thanksgiving Day largest private-funding source of is a lifelong educator, having The theme of the mission will be Relief Services is the official over- Soup Kitchen Dinner on Nov. 26. projects that empower the poor, spent most of her ministerial life “Jesus Christ: The One Who Is, seas relief and development Mass will be celebrated at 9 and work to eliminate poverty and in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Who Was, and Who Is to Come.” agency of the Catholic community a.m. Dinner will be served from injustice in the United States. An where she taught and served as Child Care will be provided at no in the United States. The funda- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and carry-outs estimated 37 million Americans principal in several Catholic cost. mental motivating force of will be available at 1p.m. live in poverty — more than the schools. In addition, she served as On Monday, Nov. 30, the topic Catholic Relief Services is the For volunteer information, call population of California. adjunct professor and spiritual will be faith with Father Jim Gospel of Jesus Christ. That moti- (260) 749-1623. Those receiving grants and the director at St. Meinrad College Schafer, pastor of St. Elizabeth vation compels the agency to alle- Donations of desserts can be amount of the awards are: Seminary. She was the founder Ann Seton Parish, Fort Wayne. viate human suffering, to foster brought to the Soup Kitchen on In South Bend and director of the Office for On Tuesday, Dec. 1, hope with justice and charity, and to enhance Wednesday, Nov. 25, unitl 2 p.m. • St. Augustine Parish — a Pastoral Councils for the Father Bill Schooler, pastor, St. the development of peoples or Thursday, Nov. 26, until 11 a.m. $1,070 education grant to help Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Pius X Parish, Granger, will be the around the world. Catholic Relief Monetary donations will be support and sustain the African Most recently, Sister Marie topic. A eucharistic holy hour with Services provides assistance on accepted at the church. For $2, American Tutor program at the Kevin served in a prominent min- Benediction of the Blessed the basis of need, not creed, race, donors can feed a hungry person. parish. istry for the congregation for near- Sacrament and reception will fol- or ethnicity. Catholic Relief St. Mary’s Church is located at In Elkhart ly 11 years, first as promoter of the low. Services is one of the most effi- 1101 South Lafayette St. — the • St. Vincent de Paul Parish — cause of Blessed Mother On Wednesday, Dec. 2, the cient humanitarian agencies in the corner of Lafayette and Jefferson a $4,000 education grant to Theodore Guérin, and also vice topic will be love, with Father Bob world, with 94 percent of all postulator for the cause. She is the Boulevard. increase the communication skills resources going directly to pro- VanKempen, pastor, St. Mary of of the Hispanic community by recipient of several awards. the Annunciation Parish, Bristol, grams. The book is available at The Local Catholic Campaign providing English as a Second For more information about followed by a penance service. A Language classes at the parish. Gift Shop at Providence Center at dozen priests will be available. for Human Development Catholic Relief Services, visit Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and on On Thursday, Dec. 3, Eucharist In Fort Wayne their Web site at www.crs.org. Amazon.com, and the closing Mass with Bishop awards grants • Catholic Charities — a Those interested in participating BarnesandNoble.com, $4,000 community organizing or sponsoring a participant should John M. D’Arcy will be offered. A The local Catholic Campaign for Borders.com and reception will follow. grant to help support citizenship contact Melissa Wheeler at authorhouse.com. Human Development (CCHD), classes through the Immigration [email protected] the Catholic Church’s domestic Program in the South Bend office. or (260) 496-4700. anti-poverty program, has award- • Vincent Village, Inc. — a ed grants totaling $16,070 to five 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 22, 2009 At press conference, Bishop D’Arcy relays goals for future of Saint Joseph’s High School capital drive
BY DIANE FREEBY Joseph’s school board President owned by Saint Joseph’s High Matt Edmonds believes the time is School at the corner of State Road right. 933 and Angela Blvd. SOUTH BEND — Referring to it “I think there’s great support for Both Bishop D’Arcy and as “the opportunity of a lifetime,” this,” said Edmonds. “It’ll show University of Notre Dame officials Saint Joseph’s High School the wonderful impact the students say negotiations have begun, Principal Susan Richter beamed at and faculty of Saint Joe High although the university has no spe- last week’s announcement that School can have on the South cific plan for the property. construction on a brand-new high Bend community. I’ve referred to Not everyone thinks new con- school building, at a new down- it as dropping the pebble in the struction is the answer. town location, could begin as early pond, and the positive effect we “My concern all along has been as June 2011. can have in that neighborhood. Saint Joseph’s High School loses an Bishop John M. D’Arcy made This is a great opportunity!” awful lot of exposure if they the announcement at Saint Joseph’s, Faculty members cheered, move,” said Saint Joseph’s alum flanked by Richter and Nancy expressing their gratitude as details and parent Ken Cyr. “The current Hellyer, chief executive officer of were explained. site is like Catholic education row. Saint Joseph “I’m 100 percent While no official affiliation exists, Regional Medical sure we can do being on the same street with Notre Center (SJRMC). it,” exclaimed PHOTOS BY DIANE FREEBY Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy SJRMC is vacat- “I’m 100 percent sure we 20-year coun- From left, Nancy Hellyer, chief executive officer of Saint Joseph Regional Cross creates an identity that simply ing its current selor Kathy Utz. Medical Center, Bishop John M. D’Arcy, and Saint Joseph’s High School isn’t present at the new site.” building next can do it. We have the “We have the Principal Susan Richter attend a Nov. 11 press conference about the Others express concern about month and mov- people. We have future of the school, which will possibly relocate to the Saint Joseph the effect on enrollment at Marian ing to a new the community Regional Medical Center property or renovate the current building. High School, and the safety of stu- facility in people. We have the support. It’s Bishop D’Arcy related campaign goals to determine the future path for dents at the proposed location. Mishawaka, going to hap- the South Bend school. However, some insist the move donating the land community support. pen!” is in line with Catholic teaching. for the new South Bend “I think it would be a great school construc- Mayor Stephen anchor for the school to move tion It’s going to happen!” Luecke said the downtown,” said Saint Joseph’s “The mission city welcomes parent Judy Madden. “It may help of the Sisters of KATHY UTZ the possible stabilize the area, reduce crime, the Holy Cross move. and invite more families. And part has been to “With the of the Catholic mission is to go improve the new construc- where we can serve, not just where health of our community, and tion, we think there will be re- it’s ‘safe.’” they’ve had a long-standing tradi- investment in the neighborhood,” Discussions on whether to build tion in both education and health explained Luecke. “The city is a new high school or renovate the care,” said Hellyer. “The preserva- investing significantly in the down- current building have been ongo- tion of this site where the Saint town/East Race area. The Eddy ing for three years. Joseph Regional Medical Center Street Commons, and the whole Bishop D’Arcy says the fall- hospital is today, in a mission that area, is really coming together. back plan is to ask donors if gifts is so founded with the sisters, is Saint Joe is going to be at the nexus could be used to renovate the cur- just going to be a wonderful tribute point for all that, with lots of new rent building, should plans for new to them.” private investment in conjunction construction fall short. Despite the current economy, with the new school there.” “The feeling of the St. Joe com- the diocesan requirement of Plenty of hurdles remain, The landmark “Saint Joe Smokestack” may be a thing of the past if munity was that there was insuffi- $26,625,000 cash-on-hand before including raising the $35 million enough money is raised to begin construction on a new building on cient land here for some of the construction can begin, and limited construction cost. Part of that may land donated by Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in downtown things they wanted to do, a second dates for fundraising, Saint come from selling land currently South Bend. gym with women’s sports — today, that’s so very necessary — space for a football field, although Now Accepting Orders...For The Official this $35 million does not include a full football field, a chapel — so 2010 DIRECTORY necessary in a Catholic school, and other things like that,” explained For the Diocese of $15 Bishop D’Arcy. per copy “The facility is 56 years old, and Fort Wayne-South Bend we really need a complete renova- tion in terms of electrical, HD-AC,” Over 200 pages of information covering diocesan added Richter. “So the renovation HISTORY • OFFICES • PARISHES • CLERGY • SEMINARIANS isn’t just adding another wing, or it’s not just adding a second gym GRADE SCHOOLS • HIGH SCHOOLS • COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES but we’re really talking about a RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES & SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS complete overhaul. I think that ren- ovation would be extensive. Again, I come back to my fear of disrupt- Please send_____copies of the 2010 Diocesan Directory at $15 per copy (plus $3.00 postage). ing the educational process, because I don’t think that could all be com- Enclosed is my check payable to the CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE, for $______pleted in the short amount of sum- mer break we have.” Name______Address______Bishop D’Arcy admits a lot of work is needed to raise the funds. “There’s extraordinary interest in the South Bend area especially,” City______State______Zip______Please allow four weeks for delivery. said Bishop D’Arcy. “But we do expect it to be an uphill battle. I think because of the spirit of Saint Mail to: Catholic Communications Office • 915 South Clinton Street • Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802 Joe High, there’s a good chance. But these conditions were neces- sary and it will be uphill.” NOVEMBER 22, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Eight annual Earthworks Christmas Knights of Columbus INSURANCE House sale Nov. 20-21 Making a difference for life. WHOLE LIFE • TERM • RETIREMENT BY IDA CHIPMAN folks can shop according to their is holiday decorated. ANNUITIES • LONG TERM CARE • IRA budgets,” she added. “Just about That’s why it is called “whole everything for sale is under $5 and house.” But it is not all about food.
As we look to Thanksgiving, let us thank God for the bounteous gifts of the harvest and ask that we remain good stewards of ME these gifts.
Farmers look to faith, family and the future
was able to figure GPS coordi- One question is, “Where can you BY KAREN CLIFFORD nates and laid out the map for us go to the four corners of the with strings and flags,” Ed United States? Name the four ith Global Positioning remarks. states.” Systems (GPS), agri- Afterwards, Ed planted the The Leiningers also try to Wtourism, and hybrid corn and marked the maze right throw in a fun fact about agricul- corn and soybean seeds, the land- away. When the corn was about a ture. “For example, Indiana is the scape of the traditional farm is foot tall, the strings were pulled third largest tomato grower in the changing. The constant in the and the trails were mowed to United States,” says Ed. farming community remains its complete the maze. Although the corn maze has strong sense of family and faith To make it an educational closed for 2009, schools and — two elements that are essential experience, the Leininger’s other organizations can contact for the challenges found in agri- daughter, who is a school teacher, the Leiningers about visiting next cultural vocations. has 20 questions posted at differ- year’s corn maze at Two farming families on the ent spots throughout the maze. [email protected]. west side of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Queen of Peace parishioners Ron and Barb Holderbaum, and St. Pius X parishioners Ed and Linda Leininger, share their challenges and how family and faith have impacted their lives. The Holderbaums farm 500 acres of land in Wakarusa. They annually rotate soybeans and corn PHOTOS BY KAREN CLIFFORD in their fields, with their eight Ed and Linda Leininger, of Leininger Farms, stand in their pumpkin children raising sheep, chickens, patch. rabbits and pigs for 4-H. It is the collective work of each family of corn and soybean seeds, along “We had a cold wet spring, member that keeps the farm with crop rotation, help to reduce and then we eventually got our going, Barb says. the need for pesticides on crops. planting done. Then it got dry in “Teaching the kids what work To supplement their farm busi- July and there were about five or is, and the responsibility and ness, the Holderbaums own six weeks without a whole lot of rewards in farming are important. Wyatt Sales and Service, which rain. We had a cool wet August My kids can’t come home and sells and services new and used and September and the crops play video games in front of the farm equipment. Barb is aware were way behind. When we go to TV for hours on end because they that having Ron juggle both the dry corn this year we will own a have chores to do.” farm and sales business can be share of NIPSCO,” he jokes. There are many misconcep- physically taxing, so this is when It’s through faith that the tions about the typical farmer in prayer is crucial in her daily life. Leiningers are able to weather the the 21st century, Barb notes. “I “I pray so much especially storms in agriculture. “I’ve had think that many people think of it during harvest season for the friends ask me how I keep my as Green Acres where you have a safety of the family. Ron didn’t sanity and I say it doesn’t hurt to couple of cows and some chick- come home until 5 a.m. this bend the knee once in a while.” ens and you live off of the farm. morning because the conditions In addition to farming corn It’s really a business.” were good to pick. I worry about and soybeans, the Leiningers She adds, “There is a huge him because I know he is tired, have a pumpkin patch in the fall investment involved. Planting the and I know he isn’t the only one that offers a variety of gourds and seeds is really a small part of it, out there doing that. It gives me corn stalks. In the past two years, especially when you look at the comfort to know that I can pray a corn maze has opened that record keeping and the financial for him.” entices families and schools to aspect.” About 15 miles north of the learn and enjoy the benefits of Ron remarks that new tech- Holderbaum farm is the agriculture. nologies such as GPS in com- Leininger farm in Mishawaka. Ed For this year’s corn maze, the bines help farmers by using crop- and Linda have been farming for Leininger’s eight-year-old grand- sensors. The data from the sen- 39 years and currently farm about son came up with the idea of a sors aid in cost reduction by con- 3,000 acres of soybeans and corn. map of the United States. “We trolling the application of nitro- Ed acknowledges that one of hired a lady and told her what we gen, herbicide and other crop the biggest challenges this year wanted and she drew the map to inputs. In addition, new hybrids has been the weather. scale. From the scale drawing she Ron Holderbaum harvests soybeans while in his combine. 12 HARVEST/ENVIRONMENT NOVEMBER 22, 2009 University of Saint Francis earns Excellence in Recycling Award
obligation to care for the environ- BY MARY KINDER ment and protect the earth as the common home for all humanity, a FORT WAYNE — The University theme that increasingly is found in of Saint Francis recently received the teachings of Pope Benedict the 3R Award (Reduce, Reuse and XVI. He wrote, “We need to care Recycle) in the not-for-profit cate- for the environment: It has been gory from the Allen County Solid entrusted to men and women to be Waste Management District. The protected and cultivated with award was presented at the responsible freedom, with the Excellence in Recycling Awards good of all as a constant guiding luncheon. criterion.” The university was recognized Steffen initiated a program in for its various 3R programs includ- partnership with Construction ing recycling or finding reuses for Recycling Solutions for the over 30 types of material, ranging Archbishop Noll Catholic Center from paper and tree limbs to bicy- that reduced the amount of waste cles and refrigerant. Proceeds from going into the dumpster by six some of these programs have ben- cubic yards a month, or 72 cubic efited at least 10 community yards annually. The recycling pro- organizations as well as USF stu- gram cut the amount of trash creat- dent clubs. ed throughout the building by 50 One of the university’s more percent, resulting in a savings of innovative efforts is a focus on $2,400 a year. construction and renovation proj- In addition to the building-wide ects across campus, which encour- recycling effort, other steps were ages use of green technologies taken to raise awareness of the 3Rs such as energy efficient lighting, and cut the amount of waste in the reflective roofing systems, low- building. Small steps such as flow showers and toilets, recycled stocking fax machines with used fiber insulation and environmental- TESS STEFFEN paper and relying more on e-mail ly-friendly paints. These efforts Trina Herber, University of Saint Francis assistant to the dean, stands with Tony Burrus, director of Solid Waste also made a difference. help ensure that USF will remain Management. Herber is holding the first place award that USF earned at the Allen County Excellence in Overall, the new program has energy-conscious into the future as Recycling Awards luncheon. had a positive effect, both finan- the university continues to grow. cially and psychologically, for all Going green is nothing new to munity electronics recycling Today’s Catholic leads the which houses 14 departments of the employees of the building, the University of Saint Francis. In events, which has kept approxi- Archbishop Noll Catholic Center the diocese, as well as Today’s who are committed to acting as 2007, USF formed the Green mately 18,000 pounds of electron- recycling effort Catholic. While the Archbishop responsible stewards of the earth’s Campus Task Force, a collabora- ics out of landfills. Today’s Catholic’s Tess Steffen Noll Catholic Center was bested resources, as called upon by the tion of faculty, staff and students Other environmental programs also attended the Excellence in by the University of Saint Francis, church. Today’s Catholic readers committed to directing green ini- across the USF campus can be Recycling Awards luncheon. the steps taken there in the past can also help in these efforts by tiatives on campus. Since then, found on the university’s Green Steffen started a building-wide year have assisted with elimination recycling each copy of the news- USF has initiated several pro- Campus Web page at recycling program for the of waste. paper after reading. grams, including sponsoring com- www.sf.edu/green-campus. Archbishop Noll Catholic Center, Catholics are motivated by the Always in need
and St. Thomas, both in Elkhart. turkeys and hams to give out to “Without the support of the • Contact the organization you Area food pantries “We have a long history with families than last year, yet we South Bend churches our food want to help and find out what need your help both churches and often refer know the need is going to be pantry wouldn’t be able to serve their needs are. clients to the St. Vincent De Paul greater. We also serve both those the people we help. The need is • Pick a date for your drive to BY TRISH LINNER pantry when a client needs help in meals to our residents, any one always greater this time of year start and end, usually three weeks between our service dates,” said who walks in and to many elderly and we are seeing that as well.” is enough time to get started and Preheim-Bartell. residents who are served by the Most of the food pantries work keep the excitement alive. ELKHART — As we enter the Volunteers from St. Vincent’s, Council on Aging and Real closely with each other and with • Set an ambitious but reason- holiday season, local food pantries St. Thomas, and St. Mary’s in Services.” the Northern Indiana Food Bank. able goal for your group to meet. in the Michiana area want you to Bristol coordinate the St. Vincent The Faith Mission is offering a The Food Bank serves six counties • Pick a collection spot. Make it know they need your help to make De Paul Society at Elkhart’s St. charity run on Thanksgiving morn- — Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, a convenient and visible location it through the winter and feed the Vincent Church. It is open every ing as another way to raise money Marshall, St. Joseph and Starke. for everyone. families that depend on them. Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. and serves to serve their clients. The first According to staff at the food • Spread the word with email “Right now the need is stronger many families in the Elkhart area annual Turkey Stampede will take bank, one of the most challenging blasts ahead of time and with than ever,” said Church according to Bonnie Master, secre- place in Elkhart and they are hop- problems for food pantries right updates during the drive. Posters Community Services Executive tary of the group. “Our services ing for a great turnout. Executive now is grain prices. While the and announcements are helpful as Director Dean Preheim-Bartell. are always in need, and we depend Director Mike Perez is excited to price of grain rising has helped the well. Church Community Services is on the congregations in the area to start a new tradition for runners farmers who grow it, it has left • Start collecting. Use smaller a faith-based interdenominational keep us going. We can always use and walkers alike. “It’s going to be most pantries lacking in donations boxes for easy lifting. nonprofit agency that assists peo- more help and more food.” a lot of fun and help the Faith of grain based products like pasta, • Deliver your food to the ple in crisis and empowers them to Another organization in Elkhart Mission continue to serve the peo- cereal and crackers. In fact, these organization at the end of your move out of poverty. Services that is hoping for more donations ple of Elkhart who need us.” are items that all the local pantries drive. include a client choice food pantry, is Faith Mission. The Faith The South Bend Catholic mentioned as things they were in • Thank everyone for participat- emergency financial assistance, Mission is a non-denominational Charities office offered the same very short supply of. ing and helping those in need. plus job and life skills programs. Christian social service agency that sentiments on their food panty as The food bank also stressed the “Our shelves are looking very provides food, shelter, clothing and Church Community Services and need for more volunteers to help thin. The outlook is still bleak in other services for needy individu- the Faith Mission. with organization and distribution Elkhart County and usage of our als. “We really depend on donations of the food they stock. To donate or volunteer visit the sites food pantry continues to grow. We According to Food Services to help our clients. We can always “We always need more help www.churchcommunityservices.org; currently serve about 2,000 fami- Director Kerry Zcoch, the Faith use more,” Jo Fisher, the director and would be very happy to put www.ccfwsb.org; www.thefaith- lies each month, that is up from Mission serves over 20,000 meals at the South Bend office, said. volunteers to work,” said staff mission.org; The Food Bank of last year by about 500 families.” a month. Many local churches in South members. Northern Indiana- www.feedindi- Church Community Services Zcoch said, “Thanksgiving and Bend organize drives specifically So how can the community get ana.org; St. Vincent De Paul works with over 50 churches in the Christmas are our number one pri- for Catholic Charities and the St. involved to help? Here are some Society, Elkhart, Bonnie Master area including St. Vincent De Paul ority right now. We have less Vincent De Paul Society as well. tips for organizing a food drive: (574) 612-2949. NOVEMBER 22, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 13
EDITORIAL Welcome and thanksgiving ith Thanksgiving this week, it is a time to reflect on the blessings WOur Lord has bestowed on us, especially with the announcement COMMENTARY of the appointment of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. We are also most thankful for Bishop John M. D’Arcy and nearly 25 years of ministry and leadership TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. he has afforded the faithful of this diocese. Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, The diocesan staff is excited to welcome Bishop Rhoades, who IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] will be bidding farewell to his home diocese of Harrisburg, Pa., his family, friends and brother priests, to shepherd the faithful of the Fort tion for the Catholic Campaign for poor and low-income families in Wayne-South Bend area. Knight appointment Human Development (CCHD). The acquiring affordable housing, fair Bishop Rhoades will be installed Jan. 13, 2010, and he brings generosity of the faithful in your wages, and access to health care and enthusiasm and energy. This energy and a sense of sincere humility congratulations diocese has made a great difference vocational training. was most evident when the announcement was made at press confer- Congratulations to Professor in communities across our country. As you know, the 2009 CCHD ences and as he met with the media and the diocesan staff in both Cavadini on his appointment as a Right now, many American fam- collection is coming up in most dio- Fort Wayne and South Bend. His genuine and pleasant demeanor Knight of St. Gregory. However, I ilies are struggling to make ends ceses the weekend of Nov. 21-22. quickly put diocesan staff at ease as he joked and took an interest in remember as a child (could have meet. As people are laid off, lose Given the current serious economic their ministries. In South Bend, the Office of Hispanic Ministry was been about 60 years ago) going with homes to foreclosure, lose health distress in our country, we are thrilled with the new bishop, who has an impressive history in my mother, Alice Kigar and her par- insurance and watch their retirement receiving more grant requests than Hispanic ministry and is fluent in Spanish. ents, Mr. and Mrs. B.P. Shearon to funds disappear, it may be difficult ever. The requests for assistance St. Patrick Church, Fort Wayne, for to think of others in need. Financial reflect real need and the help of At the press conference, Bishop D’Arcy announced that the pope struggles have become much more parishioners in your diocese is cru- sent us an exemplary priest and shepherd. In his opening remarks, the installation of Foss Smith as a Knight of St. Gregory. It must have difficult for the nearly 40 million cial. Bishop D’Arcy noted, “This appointment shows the great importance been impressive since I have Americans who already have been Please voice your support of the Pope Benedict XVI places on this diocese. He has sent us a well-pre- remembered this long! living in poverty. CCHD collection to your pastors pared bishop, who has served five years as bishop of a diocese larger Sherry Kigar Knapke For nearly four decades, while and parishioners and join me in than ours — Harrisburg, Pa., which is also the capital city of the Fort Wayne strictly adhering to Catholic moral praying for those affected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I know from other sources how and social teaching, the Catholic weak economy, those whose strug- beloved he is there, and this will be painful for them. A gift for us. A Deepest Campaign for Human Development gles are magnified by it, and those loss for them.” has funded low-income community who are working to create solutions Bishop Rhoades comes to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend groups all over the United States to it. appreciation for that are seeking solutions to the root Sincerely in Christ, committed to vocations — the Harrisburg Diocese’s number of semi- CCHD collection causes of poverty. CCHD is a com- Most Rev. Roger P. Morin narians better than doubled during the five years Bishop Rhoades was plement to the direct-assistance mis- Bishop of Biloxi their bishop — and to youth ministry, where vocational seeds are Dear Bishop D’Arcy sion of Catholic Charities agencies Chairman, USCCB Subcommittee often planted. Bishop Rhoades is committed to Catholic education Let me acknowledge with deep- and other emergency relief pro- on the Catholic Campaign and the Catholic identity of our schools. He is devoted to the care of est appreciation your contribution of grams run by the church. CCHD for Human Development the poor and family life. The new bishop’s biography shows his expe- $42,257.72 from your 2008 collec- remains committed to supporting rience with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and other boards and committees that address the catechism, Catholic Charities USA, and theology of the body — propagated by Pope John Paul II, of whom the Bishop Rhoades spoke at both press conferences as a There was a time major influence. Bishop Rhoades told us he is an advocate of the new evangeliza- here was a time when fami- tion. lies sat down every evening The new bishop carries ties to the Basilica of the National Shrine Tto mom’s home cooking. of the Immaculate Conception, the same shrine for which Bishop Grace was said and maybe a few THE INDIANA KNIGHTS John F. Noll, a predecessor, helped procure financing and develop- other prayers for friends and fami- BY ROBERT HARTENSTEIN ment. And Bishop Rhoades is a member of their board of trustees. ly in need. Everyone shared his or The new bishop has a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother and her daytime experiences and dad was encouraged to learn that the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend talked about his day at work and at is dedicated to Our Lady and under the patronage of the Immaculate the very worse, dad heard about had to hit the confessional some- Mary and Joseph should challenge time during the week so we could what our family should be, a faith- Conception. His Harrisburg diocese is currently celebrating a Marian something we did really bad that mom saved until dad got home. go to Communion. Chances were ful, loving and trusting foundation year at Bishop Rhoades’ proclamation. Bishop Rhoades is also com- pretty good we either participated for our lives. We must get back to mitted to personal prayer and eucharistic adoration. That’s when we were introduced to the family disciplinary court. as an altar server, sang in the chil- sharing our days together as a fam- There was a time brother Knights. dren’s choir or both. Mom always ily. We must get back to laughing There was a time for that cooked a really special midday and crying together. To say we’re The call of Christ dreaded phone call home explain- meal and the kids did the manda- too busy is to say outside distrac- Both Bishop D’Arcy and his successor Bishop Rhoades are at ing why we were held after school tory dishes. We might have even tions are more important. A good, peace and accepting of the call of Christ in this transition. We are all for something we really did gone to grandma’s house or Uncle close family is a must in today’s called to this acceptance. against the rules. Boy we were in Jack’s for that Sunday meal. secular society and members of For Bishop D’Arcy, to relinquish the shepherding of the diocese trouble when we got home. Today, Grandma always had the best pies. the Knights of Columbus need to and people he loves and has served for a quarter of a century, will not our parents would never accept Don’t forget the Sunday ride and step up and be the role model for be easy. But he has graciously offered to assist the new bishop with that we did something wrong. It hopefully the stop at the ice cream all to see. How many of today’s confirmations and additional duties. Under his prayerful tutelage we must have been the teacher who is stand for that special treat. There problems would go away if the was a time brother Knights. family was the focus? have seen an interest in vocations to the priesthood and men of quali- mistaken, or the other kid. There was a time brother Knights. There was a time when hands There was a time when ty entering holy orders. We have seen the strengthening of catechesis, were raised to say hello or a shout Thanksgiving was just that, a time parish life and family life, and an increased devotion of the Eucharist. There was a time when all the kids in the neighborhood could not across the street was the daily to be together and anticipate the We have celebrated with Bishop D’Arcy: the launching and broad- wait to get home from school or norm as the family sat on the front coming of Christ’s birthday. casting of the TV Mass for shut-ins in two cities, two eucharistic con- on a weekend; grab their ball porch to conclude a busy day. Everyone was excited about gresses, the renovation of the historic Cathedral of the Immaculate glove and bat, rush to the nearest Sounds of night played knowingly putting out the manger and getting Conception, the building of the Hispanic parish and diocesan shrine, playground and play hardball until to all, sounds of peaceful solitude out the Lionel Train for under a Our Lady of Guadalupe and the 150th anniversary of the diocese. He the call for dinner. Everyone got to as the family talked and shared Christmas tree. Singing songs has also shepherded us through difficult moments such as the abuse play and everyone went home full and maybe prayed a rosary. What while the angel topped the highest crisis and other controversies and has been an unwavering voice for of dust and dirt. No more play- happened to the porch? We used to branch. Oh it was a beautiful sight the truth in difficult times. We thank you Bishop D’Arcy. ground games. Formal sports are know all the neighbors. There was to see. So as you pass the baton of faith and service to Bishop the name of the game, if you can a time brother Knights. There was a time brother Rhoades, we thank you for teaching us all that answering the call make the team that is. There was a Brother Knights, this Advent Knights, there was a time. of Christ is something we are all charged to do. time brother Knights. season we need to stop and ponder There was a time when our families and pray and reflect Sundays were always special for on all that is good for each other. Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa the average family. It was a time We need to set family as the prior- Robert Hartenstein is the director of Everett, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and for the whole family to load up ity and return to old meaningful communications for the Indiana Vince LaBarbera. and go to Mass. Of course we all traditions. The Holy Family of Knights of Columbus. 14 COMMENTARY NOVEMBER 22, 2009 The priest as ‘sent one’ THE CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson esus laid the foundations for On Nov.22 we remember St.Cecilia. his church by sharing his NOTRE DAME CENTER FOR LITURGY This quiz looks at this martyr and patroness of church music. Jpriesthood with the apostles. Most people know that “apostle” 1.When was St.Cecilia’s feast first celebrated? comes from a Greek word that DEDICATED TO LITURGICAL RESEARCH means “messenger.” If I sent a AND PASTORAL LITURGY a.As early as the fourth century message to the registrar’s office, b.In the 12th century the student carrying it could be c.In the 14th century locally, in the sixteenth internationally called my “apostle.” A messenger must be careful The Year for Priests 2.Where was Cecilia born? not to change the message. If he a.Ireland b.Rome c.Jerusalem did, he would be a “false apostle” Here is Louis Bouyer’s We are not told the servant’s because a false message would 3.What was unusual about Cecilia,who is celebrated as a virgin? be delivered. Now we see why description. It’s a little complicat- name here, but elsewhere he is a.She was married Scripture is worried about false ed, so we’ll unpack it right after. identified as Eliezer, so we will apostles. They will distort the “So much is the sender deemed call him that. Eliezer goes to b.She was the mother of twins, but they were adopted message of Christ. present in the one sent, that what arrange a marriage for Isaac. He c.She was betrothed to the Khan of Muscovy, when she died But the idea of apostle has the latter institutes in the former’s doesn’t just bring a message from another side to it which is even name is considered no less irrev- Abraham; he acts with a different 4.Why did the authorities arrest Cecilia? stronger. And we can get at this ocable than as if the sender had authority. He arranges the mar- a.For professing her faith in Allah side by borrowing a concept from done so himself.” riage as if he was Abraham act- b.For being a Christian the Old Testament. “Apostle” is a That will be easier to under- ing. c.For printing illegal copies of the Bible in Spanish Greek word of the New stand with an example. Think of Now we can translate Testament. A similar Hebrew Genesis 24. Abraham wants to Bouyer’s sentence. “So much is 5.What bizarre method of execution was prescribed for Cecilia? word is “shaliach.” find a bride for his son, Isaac. Abraham deemed present in his The word “shaliach” means But he does not want one of shaliach Eliezer, that what Eliezer a.She was to be suffocated in an overheated bathroom “the one sent.” A person might these Canaanite wives. He wants institutes in Abraham’s name is b.She was to be entombed in a catacomb send a servant on a mission, and a wife from his home town. So considered no less irrevocable c.She was to be forced to watch reruns of Joe Plenti-Denarius the servant he sent could be he sends his servant back to Ur called the shaliach. of Chaldees. LITURGY, PAGE 15 6.When that failed,she was sentenced to this heady experience a.decapitation b.hanging c.boiling in whale oil
7.What was peculiar about her death from this punishment? Jesus is king! a.she sank and was never seen again b.it took three days Testament books, none is as dra- VI, after the Second Vatican c.the gallows was later converted into a swing set for the imperial matic and indeed mysterious as Council, moved the feast to the children THE Revelation. (Revelation is at times, last Sunday of the church’s year. In and more aptly, called the so doing, it offered the feast to 8.Approximately when did Cecilia die? “Apocalypse.” It is of the apoca- Catholics as an opportunity to SUNDAY a.the second or third century AD lyptic style in biblical literature. draw everything together in one GOSPEL “Revelation” could be applied to essential fact: Christ is king. b.the ninth or tenth century AD any book of Scripture.) Kings abound in the New c.the sixteenth or seventeenth century AD MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION The reading is straightforward Testament. Some ruled over God’s and bold. There is no question as own people. Some were good and 9.When the pope wanted to put her relics in the church she had left,what practical to its message. The message sim- holy. Others were not. Kings who problem did he have? Christ the King ply is that Jesus, the holiest and governed other nations are men- a.They were too heavy to lift, as Cecilia was fond of Maccus the perfect, rose from the dead, tioned throughout the Bible. Magnae Jn 18:33b-37 rules the world, and vivifies all The image is clear. Kings were b.He was unable to move Christian relics when the religion was who love God with eternal rulers. Moreover, they protected illegal his weekend, in great joy strength. and care for their people. Peace and thanksgiving, the church St. John’s Gospel furnishes the abided when the kings’ commands c.He could not find them Tcloses its year. As it looks last reading. It is a bittersweet were obeyed. back through the days and months reading for this great, joyous feast. This feast’s liturgy calls us to 10. What tribe (which later gave its name to a region of Italy) were thought to have of 2009, it gives thanks for salva- The scene is Pilate’s courtroom. recognize that, above all, Jesus is stolen them? tion achieved in Christ the Lord. Pontius Pilate, the Roman gover- king. His reign is not harsh nor a.The Milanesians b.The Trentinae c.The Lombards He is king, and justice and peace nor of the Holy Land, called selfish, but loving and life-giving. only occur when Jesus truly is “Palestina” at the time of Jesus, In Jesus alone is peace. God has acknowledged as Lord. 11. The relics were rediscovered when the church was restored in 1599.What were also goes immediately to the heart of given Jesus, thus today we cele- found under the church? The Book of Daniel supplies the charge against Jesus. brate. Christ is king! the first reading. This book, as Is Jesus a king? Does he rival He is our Savior. The readings a.the ruins of ancient Roman buildings many others in the Old Testament, the mighty emperor of Rome? from Daniel, Revelation and John b.skeletons of pilgrims who lined up and waited 456 years for was written when God’s people Jesus replies, but in fact he and all not only identify Jesus as king, admittance were experiencing many trials. Pilate are talking about two dis- but they describe the gifts of sal- c.the bones of Cecilia’s harp The book includes a certain liter- tinct realities. Pilate is interested in vation and life given us by God ary exaggeration among its tech- the political and social stability of through and in Jesus. niques. It is to impress upon read- 12.What unusual item,(well unusual for a church) mentioned in question 5,was locat- the Roman Empire. Jesus is speak- ed in a side chapel ers the depth of the troubles being ing of a kingdom much more pro- faced by God’s people at this time. a.a bathtub found, that of human hearts. b.a miniature recreation of the Catacomb of Aurvenus This technique also dramatizes Jesus affirms kingship. He is READINGS God’s redemption and protection. indeed the king. He is the king Sunday: Dn 7:13-14 Ps 93:1-2,5 c.a third century mechanical Tivus, or slide show God subdues every evil force. He anointed by God to bring all peo- Rv 1:5-8 Jn 18:33b-37 is almighty. ple back to the Father in heaven. Monday: Dn 1:1-6,8-20 (Ps) Dn 3:52- 13.As patroness of musicians,Cecilia is often depicted with this instrument In this reading, a certain repre- 56 Lk 21:1-4 a.Slide trombone b.Organ c.Harp sentative of God appears. He is Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45 (Ps) Dn 3:57- identified by his title, “Son of Reflection Man.” The Son of Man receives 61 Lk 21:5-11 14.Ironically this is likely based on a mistranslation,which referred (in Latin) to Just over a century ago, Pope Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, a.The ax sliding traumatically, on her bones (“slide, trauma bone” dominion, glory and kingship from Leo XIII, one of the greatest 23-28 (Ps) Dn 3:62-67 Lk 21:12-19 confused with slide trombone) God. Of course, in the New popes, consecrated the human race Testament, Jesus was called the to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In Thursday: Dn 6:12-28 b.Cecilia singing in her “heart”(internal organ in this sense con- “Son of Man.” The New this, the pope appealed to the peo- (Ps) Dn 3:68-74 Lk 21:20-28 fused with musical organ) Testament title referred back to the ple of the world to make Jesus Friday: Dn 7:2-14 (Ps) Dn 3:75-81 c.Harpies persecuting the saint, mistranslated as “harp” image in Daniel. their king and the Gospel their law. Lk 21:29-33 For its second reading, the Forty years later, Pope Pius XI Saturday: Dn 7:15-27 (Ps) Dn 3:82-87 ANSWERS feast’s liturgy looks to the Book of established the feast of Christ the Lk 21:34-36 1.a, 2.b, 3.a, 4.b, 5.a, 6.a, 7.b, 8.a, 9.c, 10.c, 11.a, 12.a, 13.b, 14.b Revelation. Of all the New King for late October. Pope Paul NOVEMBER 22, 2009 COMMENTARY 15 The attitude of gratitude ovember always brings sev- always willing to go the extra mile people, living and dead, who have received and how we do or don’t eral things to mind. It has for others even when she may not touched our lives. And for those share them. Periodically it is good Ntraditionally been a time have felt so well herself. THE who are still amongst the living, to to be reminded that everything we when we pray for those who have As I delivered the words at her make an effort to tell them how have and are is gift — God’s pure gone before us and give thanks for wake service I hoped that she real- CUTTING much we appreciate them and gift to us. None of us did anything the ordinary saints, living and ly knew how much she was loved thank God for however they have to deserve them. These gifts, no deceased, who have touched our and appreciated. My fantasy was touched our lives. Let’s not be one matter how great or small, are to lives. We also celebrate that she was looking down from EDGE of those people who have regrets be shared. Jesus tells us not to hide Thanksgiving, which is supposed heaven surprised at just how much SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC because they did not express their our light under a bushel basket. to be the favorite holiday of most people cared about her and won- love and gratitude to others before I truly believe that the world Americans. dered why they hadn’t expressed they died. And don’t limit this would be a much friendlier place if Every time I go to a wake or how grateful they were for her smiling at them. I heard about this expression of appreciation to fami- each of us would show our grati- funeral — and I have been to when she was alive. custom many years ago from one ly and friends. It might be good to tude regularly, like the people from many lately — and hear the beauti- It is experiences such as these of our Holy Cross sisters who min- reflect on the last time you thanked Uganda, and use our gifts to build ful comments made about the per- that continue to remind me of the isters to the people in Uganda and those who clean your classroom or God’s kingdom. sons who died, I cannot help but importance of living a life of grati- it impressed me so much that I office, the policeman on the corner wonder how many of those things tude — gratitude to God for all of have never forgotten it. or the cashier in a store. were said to that person when he his gifts, especially for the people The Ugandan people are a We also have a built-in opportu- Sister Margie Lavonis,CSC, is a voca- or she was alive? who have touched my life. reminder to me of the importance nity during this time of the year tion director and works for the Recently I wrote a eulogy about Often I have written about the of being a grateful person and to when we celebrate Thanksgiving Sisters of the Holy Cross commu- one of our sisters who was a good people of Uganda, East Africa, show and voice my love and appre- to reflect on the gifts we have nications department. friend of mine. Many people who have the tradition of thanking ciation of the people and gifts in my expressed that she was one of the others — and God — for every life. It is all too easy to take others most generous and caring persons thing in their lives, from giving and our blessings for granted. SCRIPTURE SEARCH they had ever known. She often thanks for a new day to thanking November is a good time to anticipated others needs and was others for listening to them or think about and pray for all those Gospel for November 22, 2009 John 18:33b-37 Following is a word search based on the Gospel Counselor, umpire, friend reading for the Feast of Christ the King, Cycle B: when Jesus tells people about the divine kingdom. he designation of Monsignor I recently commented to my The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. — or Chaplain to His wife how spoiled we are with Msgr. THoliness — is a form of Mike’s homilies because we take it PILATE THE KING (TO THE) JEWS address conferred upon men of the for granted that there will be a per- FROM JESUS ANSWERED DO YOU (SAY) clergy by the Holy Father, Pope tinent, interesting topic that is appli- OTHERS TOLD (YOU) ABOUT ME Benedict XVI. This distinction cable to our everyday lives. THE NATION CHIEF PRIESTS HANDED recently was bestowed upon seven His message is a shared mes- OVER TO ME FIGHT SAID TO HIM priests from the local diocese, sage. He includes himself when he SIDELINES FOR THIS I WAS BORN WORLD TRUTH EVERYONE VOICE including Rev. Michael W. Heintz, talks about the daily struggles of TIM PRISTER Ph.D., rector of St. Matthew hubris, self-centeredness and unfair Cathedral, pastor of St. Matthew judgment of others, which is what Cathedral Parish, former Fort makes the message so easily accept- claim that in the heat of battle, he WHAT IS TRUTH Wayne Bishop Dwenger, ed and absorbed. He is not speaking has served as an impenetrable fil- Mishawaka Marian and South at us; he is speaking with us. ter of said language, through no ABOUTMET L JOC fault of his own. Bend Saint Joseph’s teacher, and Msgr. Mike makes living life JFOTRUTHWTHN current teacher at the University of look so easy. Now there’s nothing Msgr. Mike has been known to Notre Dame. easy about his life. It is filled to hear the confession of a player in EOVNANAGK I AR Msgr. Mike also is a graduate the brim, and as a priest, it’s safe the outfield before a game, agitate SREHTOL I ETNO the umpires for the sake of enter- of the Wendelstedt Umpire School to say people are calling on him to UTRVHD I F I ADB in Florida, which may not carry share their sorrows much more tainment, and pray for the head the same cachet as the above-men- than their joys. He is a problem- coach when the vein on the side of SHTOELPOONES his neck is protruding over a criti- tioned titles, but makes for an solver, and they’re usually some- A I O I KRNDFSDA interesting dichotomy for a man of one else’s problems. His own cal call that went against us. the cloth while providing a unique problems are put on the backburn- He also has strategically placed LSMCI OYLEWOW perspective for one who must er or, more commonly, disregarded his frame between the arbitrator ADEENWTOPEY I and mine when the situation has “arbitrate” on a higher level. altogether. Yet he glides through CHSDGP I TNROX But to know Msgr. Mike life with an effortlessness that I dictated, and for that, I am forever requires many less formal titles, strive to emulate, but almost grateful. HTUOUSWEJEUT But for all the hats that Msgr. ones that do not necessitate capital- always seem to fall short. SA I DTOH I MDFV ization, decrees from Pope Benedict Msgr. Mike doesn’t just talk the Mike wears, there is one that any XVI or certificates from former talk; he walks the walk. He sets of his parishioners can relate to, © 2009 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com major league baseball umpires. the example for those around him. and that is the title of friend. He You see, Msgr. Mike makes He rolls with the punches, or cares. He cares about your well- being a Catholic, well, for lack of rather, makes it appear as if the being, most particularly the well- found the church and to transmit a more accurate word, fun. Now punches missed altogether. being of your soul. He understands this salvation. He does not send most wouldn’t call one’s choice of It is abundantly clear that Msgr. his job and he applies it like a best LITURGY them only with a message. No, friend would. faith fun per se, but if you know Mike enjoys his life, enjoys being CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Jesus sends them forth with the Msgr. Mike, you know what I a priest. No one could fake it with I have had the incredible for- power to heal, and with authority mean. It seems to me as a child that much enthusiasm. We expect tune of countless blessings in my than as if Abraham had done so over demons, and the authority to growing up Catholic, I tended to him to be “on” all the time, and life, and one of the truly great himself.” forgive sins. He shares his priest- think of it more as a chore because quite honestly, he always is. blessings is the friendship and Now, the relationship between hood with them. of all those rules and regulations I Now I — as the Mishawaka counsel of Msgr. Michael W. God and Jesus could be under- And when the apostles die, had to abide by. Marian High School baseball Heintz. I feel as if God has given stood this way, in a sense. Of they are succeeded in the bish- But from Msgr. Mike, you learn coach — have the special privilege my family and me a very special course, Jesus is the son of God, ops. This is “apostolic succes- how to enjoy your Catholicism, to of having Msgr. Mike in our privilege by placing Msgr. Mike in and not just a servant. But think sion.” And this mission is pro- cherish your Catholicism, and to dugout for the majority of our our lives. of Gospel passages where Jesus tected by the sacramental seal of reap the benefits of being Catholic. games. The fact that he is a certi- If you know Msgr. Mike, you acts as a Sent One of the Father. ordination. The Catechism of the Attending Mass celebrated by fied professional umpire and an undoubtedly share many of the same When Jesus forgives the crippled Catholic Church seems to have Msgr. Mike not only is enjoyable, aficionado of the rules of the game feelings, and that truly is a blessing. man’s sins, the crowd asks “Who this in mind in paragraph 1536. it is something to look forward to, certainly comes in handy. His can forgive sins but God alone?” “Holy orders is the sacrament a highlight of the week. I seem to presence as counselor, advisor and Tim Prister is a 1978 graduate of Christ was sent by the Father to through which the mission embrace the prayers that we say barrier to all language unclean is a Marian High School and a 1982 be the author of salvation. entrusted by Christ to his apos- and the music that we sing more great benefit as well, although it graduate from the University of And the apostles are sent by tles continues to be exercised in when he is the celebrant. would be less than accurate to Notre Dame. Jesus. They are sent by Christ to the church until the end of time.” 16 TODAY’S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 22, 2009 Girls’ golf Manuel Garcia, senior, Bridget Liddell, midfielder, senior, St. Adalbert All Diocese Team St. Anthony Hank Blum, Today’s Catholic joins the Serra Club in sponsoring the All-Diocese Team, highlighting junior, athletes from Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. These stu- Ellen Makris, forward, dent-athletes are recognized for character, sportsmanship, leadership, athletics and sophomore, St. Matthew St. Joseph, Catholic values and are selected by their coaches. Mishawaka BISHOP DWENGER Staci Roberts, Jon senior, Our Lady O’Shaughnessy, HIGH SCHOOL of Good Hope senior, Girls’ soccer defense, Mariah Volleyball St. Vincent Boys’ cross country Douglas, Erika Moss, Greg McMillion, senior, senior, St. Jude senior, sweeper, St. Matthew St. Matthew Boys’ cross country Football Nick Brand, Landon senior, Feichter, senior, Emily Griffith, St. Vincent wide receiver, senior, Molly St. Vincent Joe Molnar, defender, Richardson, senior, St. Anthony senior, St. Jude Our Lady of Hungary Scott Campbell, Doug Bennett, senior, center, Shauna Barry, senior, St. Vincent senior, St. Charles midfield, Girls’ golf Girls’ cross country Christ the King Anna Thelen, Maggie senior, Pendergast, St. Elizabeth Issac Evans, freshman, Ann Seton Girls’ soccer senior, St. Matthew Football linebacker, Jordan Pawlik, Collin Rahrig, St. Vincent senior, forward, senior, OC, St. Charles St. Anthony Morgan Braun, Gabi Skwarcan, junior, St. Jude freshman, Adam Holy Family Merriman, senior, punter, Chloe Matt Thomas, St. Charles Anderson, junior, FB, senior, St. Matthew midfield, Boys’ tennis St. Vincent Boys’ tennis Austen Rang, Emerson Ueber, Nikko senior, No. 1 senior, kicker, Kwiatkowski, doubles, Emma St. Charles senior, St. Jude St. Elizabeth Satterthwaite, Chase Parker, Ann Seton junior, junior, OLB, St. Charles St. Jude
Danny Schenkel, sen- MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL Evan ior, No. 1 dou- Boys’ soccer Volleyball Merryman, John Fox bles, junior Vanett, senior, St. Vincent Billy Khorshid, Katie Mischler, OLB, St. Bavo senior, senior, S / RS, defense/ St. Anthony forward, Girls’ cross country St. Vincent Boys’ soccer Julia Lee, Richie Was, Thomas junior, senior, Krueger, St. Vincent James Till, Meredith forward, junior, QB, senior, Farkus, junior, Christ the King St. Matthew midfield, LS / MB / RS, St. Vincent St. Anthony NOVEMBER 22, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17 SAINT JOSEPH’S Boys’ cross country Connor Ethan Emily Braun, Demarias, Gregerson, senior, HIGH SCHOOL Mike Bradley, junior, LB, senior, No. 1 defender, senior, Christ the King doubles, St. Therese Volleyball St. Matthew St. Elizabeth Audrey Page, senior, OPP, St. Anthony Jorge Diaz, senior, DE, Girls’ cross country Kailyn St Adalbert Baumgartner, Mark Greci, Rachel Crouch, junior, senior, sophomore, midfielder, St. Matthew St. John the St. Joseph, Baptist, Fort Wayne Samantha Fort Wayne Stone, Mike Kendzicky, senior, libro, senior, WR, Christ the King Corpus Christi Football Boys’ soccer Bridget Quyuan Tim Bishop, Wellman, Mattox, junior, senior, MF, junior, safety Christ the King St. Charles Girls’ golf Luke O’Connor, Morgan senior, kick Demarias, returner, senior, Christ the King Boys’ cross country Christ the King Frank Busch, Deangelo Paul Lohmuller, Fincher, junior, junior, MF, sophomore, St. Joseph defensive back, Most Precious St. Mary, BISHOP LUERS Blood Fort Wayne Caitlin Warrick, HIGH SCHOOL senior, St. Joseph Volleyball Ian Lewis, Taylor Gillie, Steve junior, middle Billy McManus, Kiermaier, junior, D, junior, St. Joseph blocker, junior, St. Joseph, St. John the fullback, Fort Wayne Baptist, St. Joseph- Fort Wayne Boys’ tennis Hessen Cassel Will Corrigan, junior, Girls’ soccer Kristy Gerardot, Boys’ soccer Gabriel St. Joseph senior, outside Mendoza, Ali Connelly, hitter, Alex Stronczek, junior, junior, MF, St. Rose, junior, offensive Christ the King Monroeville midfielder, guard, St. John the St. Therese Baptist, Anthony Fort Wayne Lupresto, Girls’ golf junior, Tim Kawiecki, St. Anthony Kyren Jake Crouch, senior, center, Mariah Kuitse, O’Shaughnessey, senior, St. Elizabeth senior, MF senior, goalkeeper, Ann Seton St. Joseph- St. John the Hessen Cassel Baptist, Fort Wayne Girls’ cross country
Darby Alex Eagleson, Will Mannes, Mountford, Tayler Turner, junior, senior, sophomore, senior, F St. Joseph, midfielder, St. Joseph Fort Wayne St. Joseph, Fort Wayne
Maria Murphy, Football Boys’ tennis Girls’ soccer junior, Tom Bagiackas, Paul Johnson, Corpus Christi Kelly Dwire, senior, NG, senior, No. 1 freshman, Corpus Christi singles, midfielder, St. John the St. John the Baptist, Baptist, Fort Wayne Fort Wayne 18 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 22, 2009 Hip hip hooray for Popple’s new album
album is available at the Cathedral from their other albums, but still BY TIM JOHNSON Bookstore in the Archbishop Noll relate or tie into their ministry. Catholic Center. Heimann described Popple’s FORT WAYNE — Kyle Heimann The 15 tunes, all written by “sound” as acoustic humor rock, of Fort Wayne and Dan Harms of Heimann or Harms, begins with a “but really, I would say, especially Decatur aren’t the typical acoustic rap song with a bridge that has on this CD, ‘Hip Hip Hooray,’ we rock group that you may hear at a Christian themes. The songs deal really jump genres a lot. We have coffee house or even a bar — with quotes from Mother Teresa, some hip hop stuff, we have a although they easily look the part. vocations, a call to social action, disco song. There’s one that has a But the duo, known as Popple, and songs that celebrate God who cre- Jewish influence.” active in youth and young adult ated bananas and dogs, a song Popple calls the album a mix of ministry events throughout the based on Matthew 5, a tune “goofy, fun songs, but some Diocese of Fort Wayne-South inspired by “The Giving Tree,” prayerful and introspective songs Bend, prove that one can take a and even songs about that bring a slightly different side Catholic message to middle moral relativism, the to the album,” Harms said. school, high Transfiguration, the Heimann and Harms met at school and even pope and disco campus ministry at Purdue the college crowd, music. University. Heimann was a youth in music and words Harms said minister at St. Thomas Aquinas and still be hip — each song on the TIM JOHNSON Parish, and Harms, who was a thus the name of album has some Kyle Heimann, left, a native of Decatur, who grew up at St. Mary of the Purdue student, was a volunteer their fifth album functional point Assumption Parish and attended St. Joseph School there, “clowns with the youth ministry. release, “Hip Hip to it that can be around” with Dan Harms, who now lives in Decatur. The two make up Harms, who is from a military Hooray.” used in their the acoustic-rock and Catholic ministry team of Popple. Their fifth family and lived throughout the The big release ministry. album, “Hip Hip Hooray” has recently been released. world, played guitar for retreats event for Hip Hip “Writing and youth nights. Heimann started Hooray will take place these songs and having changing,” Harms said. write about that and bring that to playing guitar too. “Things kind of at the National Catholic these projects that come up really He said over the years he has our ministry in a way that kind of snowballed from there,” Heimann Youth Conference in Kansas City, gives me an great opportunity to found a strong connection to the is fun and allows me to keep noted, “But it all started doing Nov. 19-22, with an expected sit and spend some time in prayer Apostle Peter, “and this album has exploring that relationship.” youth ministry together.” 23,000 youths. But locally, the reflecting on how my faith life is sort of given me the opportunity to Some of the songs were taken They played retreats, but also wrote “some goofy stuff” that they would perform at coffee shops. “So we would do these sort For your dining pleasure ... of fun concerts and these ministry THE GALLEY events,” Heimann said. “The more St. James we started doing them, the more Famous Fish & Seafood these lines started to blur. We Restaurant would do ministry (materials) at Chicken & Steaks coffee houses and we would do ‘goofy things’ at the retreats. So it Banquet Facilities kind of blended.” Today, Popple plays about 130 Open 7 Days a Week! days per year and includes parish or diocesan events across the country. 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Barbara Jane Hart, 95, Apostle St.Joseph Rita T.Yanko, 80, Virginia C.Ogren, 88, Our Lady of Hungary WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Mary M.Dague, 81, St. St.Thomas the Apostle announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Elizabeth Ann Seton Louis C.Burzynski, 82, Eric, L.Sommers, 48, St.Stanislaus Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Granger St.Vincent de Paul or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Nanette J.Bothast, 77, Michael J.Rafalski, 78, call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Fort Wayne St.Pius X Holy Family Antoinette Brita, 86, Notre Dame Lillian H.Sobczak, 100, Our Lady of Good Sister M.Aloysia St.Casimir University of Saint Francis will 4:15 will be followed by the Hope MISC. HAPPENINGS Lundergan, CSC, 95, St. Vincent drama club presents “Honk!” offer living nativity silent auction at 5:30 p.m. Live Louise F.Wierzbinski auction will begin at 8 p.m. Floyd M.Spaulding, 85, Our Lady of Loretto Fort Wayne — The St. Vincent Fort Wayne — The University of Szabo, 97, St.Hedwig Items include student art work, Cathedral of the Drama Club will present the Saint Francis will have a living Mary Mickey Smith, 81, nativity Sunday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. sports tickets, restaurant and Immaculate musical “Honk!” based on the Basilica of the Sacred Julia V.Dobrzykowski, fairy tale The Ugly Duckling in The Lighting of Mirror Lake will entertainment certificates, vaca- Conception 81, Our Lady of tion packages etc. For ticket Heart the parish hall Friday, Nov. 20, at take place at that time as well Hungary information, contact the parish Raul Cuellar, Jr., 83, 7:30 p.m. or Saturday, Nov. 21, and a choral music concert will Plymouth office at (574) 233-2179. St.Vincent de Paul at 2 p.m. Tickets will be at the follow at 7 p.m. in the North Lucille T.Giarraputo, James B.Fitzpatrick, 65, Campus Auditorium, 2702 Little Flower door. Students and children 5 and Anna Margaret 88, St.Michael under are free; all others are $5. Spring St. No charge for these Knights plan Thanksgiving dinner Gerdom, 78, St.Charles events. Fort Wayne — The Knights Rome City Helen Nowak, 91, Council 451 will sponor a senior Borromeo Bible study announced Richard L.Pranger, 85, St.John the Baptist All-family rosary citizen Thanksgiving dinner South Bend — “Adventures in Richard A.Kosiarek, 74, St.Gasper Warsaw Matthew – the King and His Fort Wayne — The all-family Thursday, Nov. 26, from 11 a.m. St.Elizabeth Ann George K.Konopasek, Kingdom” DVD based Bible rosary will be recited on the last to 12:30 p.m. Free will offering Seton study by Jeff Cavins will begin at Sunday of this month, Nov. 29, will be accepted. Call (260) 493- Jr., 53, Sacred Heart 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, at St. at the St. Mother Theodore 1914 by Nov. 19 to RSVP. Jude School, 19657 Hildebrand Guérin Chapel from 3:30-4:30 Christ Child Society is a non- Turkey bingo Ham and turkey for dinner St., and will continue to meet p.m. The intention is for all fami- profit association of volunteer Fort Wayne — St. Joseph-St. New Haven — The St. Louis every two weeks. lies. women of all denominations, Elizabeth School, 10700 Aboite Besancon ham and turkey dinner devoted to promoting the welfare Center Rd., will host turkey will be Sunday, Nov. 22, from 11 Catholic-Lutheran Advent Vespers FUNDRAISERS a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parish hall, of disadvantaged children. Spaghetti dinner hosted by Knights bingo on Sunday, Nov. 22, from offered 1-3 p.m. Win a Thanksgiving 15535 Lincoln Highway East. A Fort Wayne — The Lutheran- Plymouth – The Knights of turkey, gift certificate or cash. country craft store, silent auction, Christmas boutique Catholic Dialogue Committee Columbus Council 1975 will be Card prices range from 25 cents quilt raffle and turkey raffle will Fort Wayne — St. Jude will host will have a Catholic-Lutheran hosting a spaghetti dinner on to $1. Snacks are available for also be offered. Tickets are $7 for a Christmas boutique Saturday, Advent Vesper Service of Light Friday, Nov. 20, at the Knights of purchase. All proceeds support adults, $5 for children 5-13 and Nov. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29, at 4 p.m. at Columbus Hall at 901 E. the SJSE Home and School children under 5 are free. All items handcrafted. Food St. Peter Church, 518 E. DeWald Jefferson from 4-7 p.m. Dinner Association. For information, available. Use tunnel entrance on St. Featured in the service will be includes spaghetti with a meat or call (260) 625-5056. Knights plan spaghetti dinner Pemberton for easy access. a combined adult choir from area meatless or white sauce, salad, South Bend — The Knights of Catholic and Lutheran Church breadsticks and dessert with bev- Turkey Trot Knight Party Columbus Council 5521, 61533 DONATIONS congregations. Refreshments and erage. Admission is $6 for adults, S. Ironwood Dr., will have a $3 for children 6 through 12. Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers Mustard Seed Furniture Bank fellowship will follow in the spaghetti dinner on Friday, Nov. can use your donations church hall. Children under 5 are free. Athletic Booster Club is sponsor- ing a Turkey Trot Knight Party 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $7, Fort Wayne –– The Mustard Proceeds will benefit local chari- children (5-12) $3. Dinner ties. Sunday, Nov. 22, at Columbia Seed Furniture Bank accepts Advent vespers Street West with The Junk Yard includes spaghetti, salad, garlic donations of bedroom and living Mishawaka — Father Daniel Band. Donation of $20 per per- toast and coffee. Carry-out avail- room furniture, tables, chairs, bed Scheidt will lead sung vespers on Silent and live auction planned son. Purchase tickets at the door able. linens and towels. Items must be all the Sundays of Advent, Nov. Fort Wayne — Holy Cross or pre-purchase at Bishop Luers in working order and free of rips, 29, Dec. 6, 13, and 20, at 5 p.m. School will be holding an auction Athletic Department. Great food Cookie walk, bake and craft sale tears, stains, burns and animal at Queen of Peace Church. on Saturday, Dec. 5. Mass at and prizes. Open to the public. South Bend — St. Patrick Parish, hair. Donations may be picked up 308 S Scott St., will have a cook- by calling (260) 471-5802. The ie walk, bake sale and craft sale, Mustard Seed is dedicated to pro- Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to viding household furnishings to 2 p.m. Cookies sold by the those in need. INC. pound, crafts suitable for gifts Wygant Floral co. and lunch will be available. St. Vincent de Paul Store always in need 327 Lincolnway West South Bend of donations Christ Child Society plans cookie walk Fort Wayne — Donations are 232-3354 (800) 994-2687 Fort Wayne — The Christ Child always accepted for cars, trucks Society will have a holiday cook- and vans. Donations are tax Charge by Phone or Come in and Browse ie walk and bake sale Saturday, deductible. Call (260) 456-3561 Monday-Friday: 8AM - 5:30PM Dec. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 for pick up or drop off at the p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton store, 1600 S. Calhoun St. Saturday 8AM - 5PM Parish in the church hall. 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He continued, “This appoint- ment shows the great importance Pope Benedict XVI places on this diocese. He has sent us a well- prepared bishop, who has served five years as bishop of a diocese larger than ours — Harrisburg, Pa.,. ... I know from other sources how beloved he is there, and this will be painful for them. A gift for us. A loss for them. “Bishop Rhoades is bishop of his home diocese. ... He probably PHOTOS BY KAY COZAD presumed he would be bishop there for the rest of his life, and At left, Vince LaBarbera, director of communications for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend prepares to introduce Bishop John M. D’Arcy who he certainly was content there. announced Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Harrisburg as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. At right, Matthew Bunson and Sean Yet, he immediately accepted the McBride, from Redeemer Radio — Catholic Radio 1450 AM — interview Bishop Rhoades at the Fort Wayne news conference. request of Pope Benedict XVI. cons, men and women in conse- Bishop D’Arcy and his pastoral Like the apostles in the fifth crated life, and lay faithful of the concerns this past year,” said chapter of Luke, he left every- diocese. My greatest joys as bish- Bishop Rhoades. “I feel there’s a thing to follow the call of Christ,” op have been in being with the responsibility of the bishop to said Bishop D’Arcy, adding that people, teaching the faith and cel- promote Catholic education at the diocese must welcome him ebrating the sacraments. I am Catholic universities, especially with love, to cooperate and col- looking forward to visiting the in their own dioceses, and espe- laborate with him and “pray for parishes, schools and other com- cially to promote the strengthen- him from this moment on.” munities of my new diocese.” ing of Catholic identity. I think Bishop Rhoades, who has a Bishop D’Arcy opened the that’s just part of the role of the devotion to the Blessed Mother, floor to questions which con- bishop. And I think that Bishop said in his acceptance statement, cerned the discernment process of D’Arcy has done that in an “I am both humbled and honored the appointment and Bishop admirable way, and I hope that I by Pope Benedict XVI’s appoint- D’Arcy’s thought process can do the same.” ment of me as ninth bishop of involved in handing the pastorate While Bishop Rhoades asked Fort Wayne-South Bend. I am over. He spoke of the letter of for prayers as he begins his new particularly humbled to succeed retirement at age 75 that he sub- job, Bishop D’Arcy said his suc- Bishop John D’Arcy, who has mitted over two years ago and cessor makes personal prayer a served the faithful of this diocese admitted, “Then you don’t DIANE FREEBY priority himself. with such great devotion and love know.” He added, “I still enjoy Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades takes the podium at St. Matthew School gym at “We were looking last night for over 24 years. I am deeply everyday here.” a press conference in which Bishop John M. D’Arcy introduced the new for a place for him to live,” grateful to Bishop D’Arcy for his When asked about future plans bishop to the South Bend media. explained Bishop D’Arcy, “and very warm welcome and I look the outgoing bishop reported that he said he was thinking of where forward to learning from him he will reside in Fort Wayne, in ple. Secondly, the new bishop, Bishop Rhoades is fluent in he could make his holy hour about this wonderful diocese as I the house he occupies currently, who admits to a mindset of Pope Spanish, having served the every day in the presence of the prepare to become your new and “help any way the new bish- John Paul II’s new evangeliza- Hispanic community and partici- Blessed Sacrament. What a won- shepherd.” op wants.” tion, hopes to promote vocations, pating in the culture before derful thing to hear.” The enthusiastic new bishop Bishop Rhoades interjected support Catholic schools and reli- becoming a bishop. Enid Roman- Bishop Rhoades says he is requested prayers as he noted that he felt blessed to have gious education. He hopes to de Jesus, director of Hispanic grateful that Bishop D’Arcy will how difficult it will be to leave Bishop D’Arcy remain in the dio- strengthen youth ministry for Ministry for the diocese, says remain in residence in Fort his home diocese, family and cese. vocation formation and “get the she’s excited. “I think this is Wayne, and, as a token of appre- friends, but added, “With joyful When asked about his priori- priests behind it.” going to be a great thing for the ciation, gave him a gift from anticipation, I look forward now ties as he joins the diocese, the The new bishop blessed those Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Hershey, Pa. — a five-pound to serving as bishop of Fort congenial Bishop Rhoades said in attendance and said, “I pledge Bend, absolutely,” said Roman-de chocolate bar may help make up Wayne-South Bend. I look for- his first priority would be to get to the people of my new diocese Jesus, discussing her hope that for what Bishop D’Arcy refers to ward to meeting the priests, dea- to know the diocese and its peo- my love and my prayers.” more resources might be added to as “a cross to bear.” the Office of Hispanic Ministry. “There is one thing that has to South Bend press “Hundreds of people need our be said,” deadpanned the Boston- services, and now that the econo- born Bishop D’Arcy. “No one is The ArchAngel Institute conference my is kind of run down, the peo- perfect, and I’ve always been honest with the press. The new A few hours later in South ple need a lot of social outreach is pleased to invite you to its first ... food pantry, things like that ... bishop is a New York Yankees Bend Bishop Rhoades was asked fan!” about his other top priorities. (help with) problems in the fami- (and quite unique) banquet. ly,” explained Roman-deJesus. After the laughter died down, “Bishop D’Arcy is leaving the both bishops met with members diocese to me in very good “The Hispanic community tends Tuesday, December 8, 2009 to come to the church for whatev- of the media, diocesan staff mem- Appetizers, refreshments, a PowerPoint presentation and social net- shape,” answered Bishop bers and others who wished to Rhoades. “I think it’s very similar er they need ... the church is pret- working begin at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:45. ty much everything for them and visit. Moments earlier, Bishop to my own diocese in that some Rhoades called on Our Lady to At The Classic Cafe (4830 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne) of the priorities and needs are the it’s a safe place for them to ask for help.” guide us all. Executive Director Bryan Brown will present, in multimedia format, same. Promoting priestly voca- “I was very happy to learn that tions would be way up there ... Bishop Rhoades says he’s “Climbing the Mountain to get in the Bar” looking forward to meeting Holy the Blessed Virgin Mary, under To maintain the Institute’s forward momentum advancing the that’s very important. We need the title of the Immaculate more priests, no question.” Cross Father John I. Jenkins, Culture of Life on the ruins of the culture of death. president of the University of Conception, is the patroness of He also addressed financial the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South This unique evening will conclude with a historic Catholic Art Display that challenges facing Catholic Notre Dame, and looks forward will leave all in attendance with quite a story to tell for many years to come. to a “personal and pastoral rela- Bend,” concluded Bishop schools, saying he dealt with that Rhoades. “Let us implore her Limited tickets available • www.ArchAngelinstitute.org •800 399-4620 •260 423-1771 in Harrisburg. Bishop Rhoades is tionship” with the Notre Dame community. Bishop Rhoades said intercession, that we may fulfill Please reserve ___plates at $25 each. Please send me___fliers so that I can in the middle of a $45-million the tasks which Christ has building project in Harrisburg. he is “very aware” of the contro- help promote your event. versy this past spring surrounding entrusted to us. Our Blessed He talked about growing secu- Mother accompanies us, with her Name______Address______Father Jenkins’ decision to honor larism and relativism in today’s maternal care, as we journey Phone______Email______society, and the need to “bear President Barack Obama, despite the president’s support of abor- together on our earthly pilgrim- Mail to: ArchAngel Institute, 827 Webster St., Fort Wayne 46802 witness to our faith with age of faith, hope and love.” We will then send tickets to you. courage.” tion. “I supported the position of