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from Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

The Christmas crib scenario captures our fancy. Do you ever wonder why we romanticize a barnyard scene which surely was not an ideal place for a child to be born? I think I know why. All we need to do is look at a Christmas crib scene for a little while in order to realize that Christmas belongs to everybody. We like that. For one brief moment, Christmas brings everybody together. The Nativity is depicted in this detail view from the “Adoration of the Magi” by Italian artist Gentile da Fabriano. The work is housed at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. The Christmas season Look who’s there! Working shepherds represent the poor of the world. begins with the Dec. 24 evening vigil commemorating the birth of Christ and ends with the feast of the That already captures all of us because in one way or another we are all Baptism of the Lord on Jan. 10, 2010. poor—whether spiritually, physically, morally, emotionally or financially. The three Wise Men from the Orient represent the curious, the learned, revelation. Somebody once called that stable Christ’s cathedral; the manger the rich and the worldly powerful. That could be all of us, too, because we was his first cathedra, his first teaching chair. No detail of that Nativity are all blessed with unique personal gifts. scene is an accident. Singing angels from God signal that this stable gathering is no ordinary What does the birth of the Word Incarnate tell us about God? God loves scene. Yet it is a family scene; new parents are there and a new little baby the poor. God loves the curious. God loves the gifted. God loves simplicity. is at the center of it all. We are all there somehow. And let’s not forget the God loves the animals, and God understands the burdens we carry, animals. After all, the setting is a barnyard stable, a cave near Bethlehem. sometimes like beasts of burden. God can and does work through the Dumb animals, beasts that carry people’s burdens, witness to a scene reversals, the accidents of life, like forgetting to make reservations at the that was surely both common and uncommon to them as well. Even in inn. God understands the suffering in our lives. Like us, God’s Son was those days, not many children were born in a stable. Was this birth in an born into the unfairness of life’s suffering. God meets us in suffering in a animal shelter simply an accident special way and in any circumstance, like in an animal shelter on a cold because Joseph might have winter night. forgotten to make reservations at Maybe we romanticize the crib scene because it is too much to grasp that an inn in Bethlehem? Did this God could be so loving in such awkward surroundings. Don’t you think happen because of poor planning? God gives us the poetic flourish of singing angels on that cold winter night If so, isn’t it like so many chance so that we can believe his grand drama of barnyard simplicity? happenings in our own lives— God came to Earth to tell us that he is always with all of us. We are all God’s mysterious workings often there in that barnyard stable. God came into our world for everybody, and seem to happen “by accident”? the greatest message of all is that we are all equal as we kneel before the The Christmas crib scene lets manger of Christ’s first teaching chair. Indeed, let’s kneel before the manger most of our world stop for a brief of Jesus with hearts full of grateful love. moment and brings many of us As I kneel before the crib, I pray that you may find peace of mind together, but it does so much more. and heart and soul before Christ’s first teaching chair—at Christmas The simplicity of the animal stable and for the New Year! masks a rich teaching, which should be no surprise. After all, the Sincerely yours in Christ, new baby at the center of it all is the Divine Word made flesh. Jesus is God’s revelation of himself to us. The crib scene is a teaching Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. scene, a classroom; it is a Archbishop of Indianapolis Page 2 The Criterion Christmas 2009 Friday, December 18, 2009 Anniversary, episcopal appointment top local news stories of 2009

By Brandon A. Evans “Jesus has stepped into the boat of my soul and said, ‘Put out into the deep and The celebration of the 175th anniversary lower your nets for a of the archdiocese—which culminated with catch (Lk 5:4),’ ” a Mass at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indian- Father Etienne said File photo by Mary Ann Wyand Mary by photo File Ann apolis—and the naming of Father Paul D. at the time of the Etienne as the bishop of Cheyenne, Wyo., announcement. were voted the top local news stories of His episcopal 2009, followed closely by the ordination of ordination took five men to the priesthood. place in Cheyenne Working in tandem with the custom of on Dec. 9 (see other news agencies, including related stories, pages Catholic News Service (see story, page 8), 11-14), and was The Criterion editorial staff votes each attended by year for the top 10 stories that appeared in Bishop Paul D. Etienne Archbishop Daniel our newspaper. M. Buechlein and dozens of local priests. Many of the stories selected this Established in 1887, the Diocese of year were actually made up of Cheyenne is home to more than several individual articles, and you 53,000 Catholics. It has 36 parishes can read them all by logging on to and 36 missions. www.CriterionOnline.com and checking out the list there. 3. Five men are ordained priests of the So, amid the more than 400 locally archdiocese. produced news stories this year, here is our June 6 and June 27 were days of joy for Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein celebrates a special Mass marking the 175th anniversary of the top 10 list: Catholics in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archdiocese of Indianapolis on May 3 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. At right is then-transitional as five men were ordained priests to Deacon John Hollowell. The special Mass drew a crowd of nearly 25,000 Catholics of all ages from 1. Archdiocese of Indianapolis celebrates minister in central and southern Indiana. central and southern Indiana. its 175th anniversary. It was the largest priesthood ordination Nearly 25,000 Catholics from central and class for the archdiocese since 2002 when archdiocese for the social mission of the $6.75 million. southern Indiana took part in a special eight men were ordained priests. Church. Approximately one-third of this amount, 175th anniversary Mass at Lucas Oil Archbishop Buechlein ordained transi- Through SHINE, archdiocesan leaders some $2.2 million, will be dedicated to our Stadium on May 3. tional deacons Jeremy Gries, are shaping the 12 months as a celebration outreach parishes that find it difficult to During the Mass—which was concele- John Hollowell and Peter Marshall on and renewal of the local Church’s meet their annual ministry needs to the brated by dozens of archdiocesan priests, June 6 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in commitment to serve others in need. It is Catholics they serve. 17 bishops and two Benedictine abbots from Indianapolis. On June 27, he ordained the archdiocese’s response to Pope Benedict around the Midwest—2,800 youths and transitional deacons Sean Danda and XVI’s call for the Church to respond with a 6. Annette ‘Mickey’ Lentz is named adults were confirmed. Christopher Wadelton, also at SS. Peter and universal revitalization of its ministries of chancellor. Also, 200 couples were honored for 50 or Paul Cathedral. charity. When Annette “Mickey” Lentz was more years of married life, and religious In his homily on June 6, asked to be chancellor of the archdiocese by jubilarians were praised for their many Archbishop Buechlein told the 5. ‘Christ Our Hope: Compassion in Archbishop Buechlein, she responded in the decades of faithful ministry and ordinands that they were to become Community’ is new focus of annual way that she always has in 48 years of commitment to the consecrated life. “intercessors of divine mystery.” appeal. serving the Church. The event was the high point of a year of “You will be intercessors in prayer and in “Christ Our Hope: Compassion in She said “yes,” celebration that looked back to the creation blessing, intercessors of the Word of God, Community” is the new name for the believing she was of our archdiocese in 1834. It was called at intercessors of the sacred, intercessors of annual archdiocesan stewardship appeal. answering God’s that time the Diocese of Vincennes and love and mercy,” he said. After several months of research and call to make a encompassed all of Indiana and the conversations with parish leaders across the difference. eastern portion of Illinois. 4. SHINE initiative kicks off with Lucas archdiocese, the new approach and name As chancellor, Archdiocesan pilgrimages to the city of Oil Stadium event. for the appeal were developed and Lentz assumed the Vincennes and to the Holy Land were also On Oct. 1, the Archdiocese of Indian- announced in September. They represent the third highest part of anniversary events. apolis kicked off a yearlong ministry of first major change in the appeal in a decade. position in the social renewal, known by the acronym Archbishop Buechlein spoke about the archdiocese, SHINE 2. Father Paul D. Etienne is appointed —which stands for “Spreading Hope change in the annual stewardship appeal. Annette “Mickey” Lentz following new bishop of Cheyenne, Wyo. in Neighborhoods Everywhere.” “All of us are given the opportunity to Archbishop On Oct. 19, it was announced in In this effort, every Catholic in the offer Christ’s compassion to other members Buechlein and vicar general Msgr. Joseph F. Washington by Archbishop Pietro Sambi, archdiocese is being called to a life of of our community, many of whom suffer Schaedel. She succeeds Suzanne the apostolic nuncio to the United States, service to make a difference in the lives of and are feeling alone. Christ is our hope Yakimchick, who retired last year. that Father Paul D. Etienne had been others. because he is the ultimate source of healing At 67, Lentz also continues to serve as appointed the new bishop of Cheyenne, The kickoff event at Lucas Oil Stadium and consolation,” the archbishop said. the interim executive director of the Wyo., by Pope Benedict XVI. in Indianapolis on Oct. 1 attracted more “And so we call our new annual initiative Office of Catholic Education and Faith Father Etienne, whose family was than 600 participants from parishes, schools, ‘Christ our Hope: Compassion in Formation for the archdiocese until her featured in a vocations story in agencies and institutions throughout central Community.’ I invite all of you to help us be replacement is scheduled to be hired in the The Criterion in January, was serving as and southern Indiana. A daylong series of that hope for those folks who carry heavy spring of 2010. the pastor of his childhood parish, St. Paul keynote speakers and workshops was burdens and need us.” Her appointment on June 4 as chancellor Parish in Tell City. designed to further equip Catholics in the The goal for this year’s appeal is See TOP STORIES, page 10

Corrections The Criterion and Catholic Center are closed from Father Joseph Kern is the dean of the as the dean of the Terre Haute Deanery. Dec. 24 through Jan. 3 for Christmas holiday Terre Haute Deanery. The National Catholic This week’s issue of The Criterion, The Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Youth Conference story written by The page 1 photos published with our which is our annual Christmas Center will be closed from Dec. 24 Benedictine Father Adrian Burke in the story about the new Holy Family Shelter publication, is the last issue of 2009. through Jan. 3 in observance of the Dec. 11 issue misidentified Father Rick in Indianapolis in the Dec. 11 issue The Criterion will be published again holidays. Ginther, the pastor of St. Patrick and were taken by senior reporter Mary Ann on Jan. 8 and resume its weekly Archdiocesan agencies will reopen at St. Margaret Mary parishes in Terre Haute, Wyand. † schedule. 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 4. †

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By John Shaughnessy to offer instruction in the Catholic faith to Economic realities forced the Catholic schools. students who attend these two schools. archdiocese to consider the charter school “It’s very important to understand that The archdiocese has applied to the “One of the approach, Stumpf those four Catholic schools will need the Mayor’s Office in Indianapolis to create major changes we said. continuous generosity of our major donors, two charter schools for the 2010-11 school will see is we will “Because of the the archdiocese and our parishes,” Zittnan year. have to develop demographics of said. If the applications are approved, the faith formation the families that The change has been under consid- archdiocese will become the first Catholic before or after these schools serve, eration since March. Since then, diocese in the United States that has school rather than only about Archbishop Buechlein and other committed to overseeing a school involved during the school 12 percent of the archdiocesan leaders have sought the input in this educational approach. day,” Zittnan said. cost of running the and opinions of different people and In announcing the plan on Dec. 9, “Speaking with schools comes from groups, including priests, donors, business archdiocesan leaders noted that the effort both parishes, the the school families leaders, political leaders, the archdiocesan involves changing the status of two of the pastor and deacon and the local finance council, and parents and staff Connie Zittnan Jeffrey Stumpf six schools that form the Mother Theodore of these parishes are parishes,” he noted. members at St. Anthony Catholic School Catholic Academies—a consortium of both committed to taking on this portion of “The archdiocese takes on the responsi- and St. Andrew & St. Rita Catholic schools dedicated to educating children in the child’s development.” bility of over 50 percent of the funding. Academy. economically challenged, urban areas of In seeking to start the two charter The academies currently need about “Since he came here in 1992, the Indianapolis. schools, the archdiocese is responding to $3.8 million per year from sources outside archbishop has been committed to In the plan, St. Anthony Catholic School two major challenges to educating children of the school operations. educating children in our urban and St. Andrew & St. Rita Catholic in urban neighborhoods, Zittnan says. “We’re able to raise $1.1 million per neighborhoods,” Zittnan said. “He again is Academy would become charter schools. If “Through the Mother Theodore Catholic year through the parishes of the looking for ways to meet the needs of these approved, the two schools would still be Academies, we want to continue our archdiocese from the Christ Our Hope: students. managed by the archdiocese, but they mission of working with our children in the Compassion in Community annual appeal, “Other dioceses have looked at the would have to change their names and they urban center,” Zittnan said. “We have and about $1-1.5 million per year in challenge of continuing their mission in would no longer be able to promote the two major concerns. As generous as our corporate, foundation and alumni urban settings, and they’ve come up Catholic faith. parishes, our archdiocese, corporate fundraising efforts—leaving a remaining with two options—either close schools The other four schools that form the Indianapolis and major contributors are, we deficit of about $1.2-1.7 million per year or lease school buildings to secular Mother Theodore Catholic Academies— are having a difficult time funding all that we’ve been unable to fund.” companies to run charter schools. If our Central Catholic School, Holy Angels six schools as they are presently operated. If the charter school plan is approved, plan is approved, we will be the first in School, Holy Cross Central School and St. We’re operating in a deficit every year. the archdiocese will receive about $7,500 the United States where the archdiocese Philip Neri School—will continue as Secondly, in these tough economic times, per student from the State of Indiana, is committed to overseeing this form of Catholic schools. our families at these schools are having a Stumpf said. education.” The plan was announced on Dec. 9 in a tough time coming up with the tuition.” Zittnan outlined the reasons why the The archdiocese has formed a separate message to pastors of the affected parishes, Faced with those realities, changing the proposed change will best serve the corporation—ADI Schools Inc.—to apply and to the parents, faculty and staff two schools to charter schools allows the children at those schools—starting with the for the charter. members at the two schools who are the archdiocese to continue “educating our fact that tuition will be free. “This corporation will hire the focus of the proposed change. urban children in these two [center city] “Full tuition is about $3,800,” Zittnan Mother Theodore Catholic Academies to “After many months of research, prayer neighborhoods,” Zittnan explained. said. “Very few of our children in either of manage the operations of the schools,” and consultation, Archbishop Daniel M. The two charter schools would be these schools pay very close to that, but our Stumpf said. “So the MTCA will now be Buechlein has given his approval to submit self-supporting, according to children will not have to pay tuition, which responsible for operating four Catholic two charter school applications to the office Jeffrey Stumpf, the chief financial officer will take the burden off their parents. We schools and two public charter schools.” of the Mayor of Indianapolis,” wrote of the archdiocese. will also be able to have additional staff to Archdiocesan leaders believe this Connie Zittnan, the director of the “This will allow us to shift the work with children who, for whatever approach is the best available to continue Mother Theodore Catholic Academies. fundraising dollars currently used at those reason, need additional assistance in the its commitment and mission to children at In her letter, Zittnan also stated, “It is two schools to the other four classroom. And we will have a the two schools. important for you to know that we have Mother Theodore Catholic Academies transportation plan for families that live “We believe we can still transfer the also met with the parishioners, staffs and schools, stabilizing the finances of those more than a mile from the school.” values we hold dear to us—discipline, hard parents of these two schools. Overall, they Catholic schools,” Stumpf said. “We could While archdiocesan leaders hope the work, honesty, leadership, giving to others were supportive in continuing our mission get this financial improvement by simply changes can take place at the two schools, and serving others,” Zittnan said. “It’s not of serving our children in these closing the schools, but our strong desire is they also stress the need for continued about the buildings. It’s not about the neighborhoods in these ways.” to continue serving the children in these support of the four Mother Theodore schools. It’s about the children we do not The archdiocese also plans to continue two neighborhoods.” Catholic Academies that will remain as want to leave behind.” † Perkins named next president of Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School The Criterion staff report schools in Indianapolis since 2005. “I’m to be remembered.” in Indianapolis. “It helps them make the business manager at the school so I’m A father of four, the 56-year-old good judgments in life, and sets them Gregory W. Perkins has been very familiar with the roles of the Perkins believes in the importance of a up to lead good lives. I think that’s what selected to be the next president of president. I believe I can do a very good Catholic education. His wife, makes Catholic schools different.” Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School in job.” Debra Perkins, is the principal at The Cardinal Ritter community looks Indianapolis. Perkins will start his new position on St. Barnabas forward to the leadership of Perkins, “It’s an Jan. 1. He hopes to build on the School in says Phil Carson, the chairperson of the exciting foundation that Paul Lockard has Indianapolis. school’s board of directors. opportunity,” established in his eight years as the “It’s the “Greg brings an extensive and proven says Perkins, president of Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High teaching of the business background to the school, as who has served School. Lockard will retire on Dec. 31. Catholic values well as intimate knowledge of its as the director of “Paul has been an excellent leader,” that is so important operation,” Carson notes in a press business and Perkins says. “Every year he’s been here, as kids grow up,” release about Perkins’ selection. “We finance at we have continued to increase enrollment. says Perkins, a feel that he is uniquely qualified to Cardinal Ritter That’s a tremendous reflection on the member of continue to lead Cardinal Ritter High and Father team that Paul has built. And he’s Nativity of School … and we look forward to Thomas Scecina positioned the school for continued Our Lord working with him to continue the great Gregory W. Perkins Memorial high advancement. That’s a great way for him Paul Lockard Jesus Christ Parish tradition that has been established.” † Former death-row inmate never gave up on God despite wrongful conviction By Mary Ann Wyand Steidl filed seven state appeals during his “It was hard for me to read. It took me 10 time in prison to proclaim his innocence and days. Most people pick it up and can’t put it Seventeen years, three months and endured two pending execution dates, but he down. It’s about corruption and politics in three weeks. wasn’t exonerated until Illinois State Police the Illinois State Police. … It vindicates me Photo by Mary Ann Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann That’s how long wrongfully convicted investigations commander Michale Callahan, and Herb Whitlock.” Illinois death-row inmate Randy Steidl of who is now retired, completed an in-depth Before the program, Steidl talked with Paris, Ill., was incarcerated at the investigation of his capital case. Sister Diane Carollo, director of the pro-life Danville, Ill., Correctional Facility while Callahan, a Terre Haute native and Indiana office, about the injustice of capital awaiting execution for two murders that he University graduate who majored in forensic punishment then spent time praying before did not commit. studies, later wrote Since When Is Murder Too the Blessed Sacrament in the Holy Family He is one of 139 former death-row Politically Sensitive about the case. His book Chapel at the Catholic Center. inmates throughout the U.S. who have been about the July 1986 murders of newlyweds “I was born and raised Catholic,” he told Former Illinois death row inmate Randy Steidl of found innocent of murder charges and Dyke and Karen Rhoads of Paris, Ill., was the gathering. “I went to a parochial school Paris, Ill., talks about his wrongful conviction for released from prison since 1972. published by Land of Lincoln Press in and was an altar boy until I went to high two murders he did not commit and his lengthy Steidl was the keynote speaker for a May 2009. school. Then it was kind of hard for Mom to incarceration during a Dec. 2 program at the Dec. 2 program at the Archbishop O’Meara Investigative work by the Downstate Illinois drag me into church on Sunday. But I still Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center in Indian- Catholic Center in Indianapolis about his Innocence Project and the Center on Wrongful believed in God, went to Mass and apolis. Will McAuliffe, left, the executive director wrongful conviction and lengthy Convictions at Northwestern University in confession, took Communion and said my of the Indiana Coalition Acting to Suspend incarceration on death row in Illinois. Chicago also contributed to Steidl’s release prayers. Executions, waits to answer a question from an The event was sponsored by the from prison in May 2004. “But I had my dark moments when I was audience member. archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry. “It’s a tragic story,” Steidl said of the book. See STEIDL, page 9 Page 4 The Criterion Christmas 2009 Friday, December 18, 2009

OPINION

Reflection/Karen (Popp) Schueler Christmas magic is evident as family shares gift of love with residents of Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher Ronald McDonald House, Indianapolis Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus “Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you photo Submitted Editorial measure will in return be measured out to you” (Lk 6:38).

For Bob and Betty Popp, their six grown children and spouses, it comes very naturally to invite family and friends, fix a CNS photo/Paul Haring photo/Paul CNS meal and enjoy the fellowship of one another. The Popps, who are members of St. Joseph Parish in Clark County, Bob and Betty Popp, center, and their children traditionally have an adult Christmas party and spouses gather one Sunday every which rotates from house to house every December to prepare a meal for residents of the year. Ronald McDonald House in Indianapolis. When it came time for their son, Mike Popp, to host the gathering, he sour dough bread home with a resident. suggested that the family share their love This year, after Gary Popp played with of fun, fellowship and food with others. He a boy who is a resident, Karen gave him suggested that the Popp family meet at the her Santa hat. The boy was thrilled and ran Ronald McDonald House in Indianapolis off thinking that he was Santa Claus. on a Sunday in December and prepare a It is certainly not difficult to understand home-cooked meal for the residents. why the Popp family chose the Ronald He wanted all parts of the family meal McDonald House to donate their time and to be cooked on site. The menu was talent. Twenty-two years ago, Mike and A girl holds a figurine of baby Jesus as Pope Benedict XVI leads the Angelus prayer planned to be a traditional meal of chicken Joann Popp were faced with the reality of from the window of his apartment overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on and dumplings, meatloaf, sour dough their 4-month-old daughter, Alexandra Dec. 13. The square was packed with children and families who brought their Nativity bread, an array of desserts and all the (Alex), fighting a life-threatening disease. figurines to be blessed by the pope. fixings. As with many large families, when Mike was called away from his you have 14 adults, one kitchen and a meal Air Force assignment in Korea to meet the to fix, all the ingredients are there for family in Washington, D.C., where Alex magic to begin! was admitted to the hospital. While she A holy day has dawned In six short hours, the Christmas magic was there, she was diagnosed with truly happens. Mom Betty proudly guides Werdnig-Hoffman disease. The that knows no sunset her daughters and daughters-in-law through Ronald McDonald House staff housed the the time-tested family traditions, routines family and took care of them while they “To the thirst for meaning and value Christ born again this Christmas. Come, and “secret ingredients” of making a cared for their daughter. so characteristic of today’s world, to the let us adore him. “Popp” quality family meal. Little Alex was called home to our search for prosperity and peace that All year long, we worry and we The sons and sons-in-law are quick to Father in heaven on Thanksgiving Day. marks the lives of all mankind, to the struggle and we argue. At Christmas time, run the errands, place tables and stand “at Ironically, the Popp family was gathered hopes of the poor: Christ—true God and we are invited to give it up, to “let go and the ready” for whatever orders come from for a meal in southern Indiana at the home true Man—responds with his Nativity. let God,” to trust that all our troubles are the kitchen. Christmas magic happens in of Bob and Betty Popp when the call came Neither individuals nor nations should truly in God’s hands. those few hours: the magic of family, the that their granddaughter had died. be afraid to recognize and welcome him: God-is-with-us, Emmanuel, has come magic of fellowship and the magic of Mike Popp has been an avid volunteer with him “a shining light” brightens the into our lives—as he does every day Betty’s fantastic food! for the Ronald McDonald House for more horizon of humanity; in him ‘a holy day’ through the mystery of the Eucharist—to Soon the buffet line is opened, and the than 10 years. dawns that knows no sunset.” bring us peace. Why don’t we let him? real magic begins. The Popp family is The Popps give an afternoon of their (Pope Benedict XVI, Urbi et Orbi Christmas is the time of year when we upbeat, and there is always a lot of teasing time for the residents of the Message, Christmas 2007) remember God’s goodness to us. The gifts going on, which helps to keep the Ronald McDonald House in Indianapolis, we receive are the faintest reminders of atmosphere light. As the residents come but the gifts they receive are so much hrist is born again, bringing hope the Gift that Christ is to each of us. The through the line, the Popps serve the food greater. They receive the gifts of Cfor all, and we rejoice. Christmas carols we sing are merely and ask if there is anything they can do in fellowship, family, fun and the image of At the time of year that is naturally echoes of the angels’ song, “Peace on those few minutes to help lighten their God in the faces of those they serve there. darkest, he brings inextinguishable light. earth. Good will toward all.” The bright load. “Give and gifts will be given to you.” At a time when many are tempted to colors and the Christmas lights pale in “Can we get an extra plate, play with a believe in the absence of God, he comparison to the shining star that has young child to give mom a break, get an (Karen (Popp) Schueler is a member of becomes present once again and always. brightened the horizon of humanity for all extra drink or make a plate for someone Holy Family Parish in New Albany. In spite of all the noise and time. still at the hospital?” She serves as the Learning Support distractions of our commercialized If we couldn’t celebrate Christmas, we On special occasions, we can send an Coordinator at Our Lady of Providence Christmas, he appears again—quietly, might well go mad. Our world would extra loaf of Cheryl’s famous homemade Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville.) † unobtrusively, and with all the certainly be darker and more depressing. remoteness and simplicity of the Where would we place our hope? In first Nativity. Angels sing again. (Are government? In Wall Street or Letters to the Editor we listening?) Shepherds pay him Hollywood? Our prospects would be dim homage, and the wise men and indeed. women of our day seek him still. (Are No, we find our hope in a little child Volunteers, donors continue making we among them?) placed in a manger and wrapped in Christ is born again, and the weary swaddling clothes. His blessed mother, Thanksgiving outreach at Terre Haute world is renewed. He brings hope for Mary, and his faithful guardian, the good the poor. He brings peace for warring steward Joseph, attend to him lovingly. parish a successful holiday tradition peoples. He brings prosperity to Poor shepherds, animals and mysterious economies ruined by greed and strangers are his companions. The heavens For 35 years, St. Patrick Parish in starting at 5 a.m., a loyal group of irresponsibility. He brings “a shining rejoice and the Earth resounds with hope. Terre Haute has hosted a Thanksgiving volunteers prepared, hosted, served and light” into all the dark corners of our What a wonderful day this is. How dinner in the school cafeteria. delivered more than 800 meals to people in world. unlike most days! Today, a holy day has It was begun by a handful of parish the Terre Haute area. Christ is born again, and our heavy dawned that knows no sunset. Let us members who recognized the need for area Along with the many generous donors hearts are lightened. The burdens we rejoice and be glad. Let us welcome the residents to have a place to share the that we rely on each year, who give of their carry—fear and anxiety, guilt and sin— child Jesus into our hearts and our holiday with others. In 2002, the dinner time and help with the expenses, we wish to are lifted by his coming again. “Be not homes—today and every day. was named in honor of the late Ruthmarie thank the Terre Haute Fire Fighters Union afraid,” he tells us, and we are reassured. May the joys of the Christmas season (Bauer) Newport, the longtime organizer of Local #758 and J. Ford’s Black Angus, who “Trust in me,” he says, “your sins are fill your hearts with gladness. May you the event. made significant financial contributions this forgiven,” and we are consoled. find holiness and hope this Christmas. Over the years, our tradition of helping year to help offset the overall expense of the The truth which makes us free has And may the shining light of Christ bring others has spread to offering an opportunity event. enlightened our minds and hearts once prosperity and peace to you, and to our for anyone, regardless of their needs or Thanks to Don Seprodi of the again this Christmas. “That which was troubled world, this Christmas and circumstances, to enjoy a Thanksgiving Terre Haute Fire Department and to from the beginning, which we have throughout the New Year. feast in a community setting. Jeff Ford of Black Angus for thinking of us. heard, which we have seen with our Merry Christmas! Members and friends of St. Patrick Dave Grabowski eyes, which we have looked upon and Parish prepared nearly 60 turkeys and Pastoral Council President touched with our hands” (1 Jn 1:1-3) is —Daniel Conway hundreds of desserts beginning on St. Patrick Parish Wednesday, Nov. 25. 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ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO DANIEL M. BUECHLEIN, O.S.B. SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR Grateful prayer for priests would be a welcome Christmas gift ne of the entrance antiphons for the garment that symbolized our new existence Maybe like St. Peter, we may have been gesture of the ordinand putting his hands in Mass commemorating a holy priest in Christ. At ordination, we were clothed frightened by our inadequacy so that we those of the bishop: “A priest must be able Oreads: “I will raise up for myself a with liturgical vestments that symbolize yet were tempted to turn back. St. Peter said to to feel, especially in moments of difficulty, priest; he will do what is in my heart and in a radically new relationship with Christ. Jesus, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful of loneliness, that his hands are held tightly my mind, says the Lord” (1 Sm 2:35). Priests put themselves at Christ’s man” (Lk 5:8). Then, however, with by the bishop’s.” Isn’t it a mutual gesture, We know well that we are ordained a disposal. We offer ourselves to serve the kindness, Jesus took him by the hand. symbolic of safety in the hands of Christ? priest to proclaim God’s Word, to celebrate people of our local Church generously in the So he does for us priests. He draws us to I end with a final thought: St. Charles the sacraments, and to serve God and the person of Christ the High Priest and himself and tells us do not fear. I am with Borromeo once wisely admonished his people of God humbly and generously and bridegroom of the Church. At ordination, we you. I will not abandon you. We need to priests: “Are you in charge of a parish? If in the person of Jesus Christ, the High pray that Jesus takes us by the hand again keep in mind Bishop Bruté and so, do not neglect the parish of your own Priest. and again, and leads us in our priestly Mother Theodore, who are courageous soul, do not give yourself so completely that Priestly ministry is awesome. We are ministry. witnesses of Christ’s companionship along you have nothing left for yourself. Be able to serve because of God’s unique At ordination, we pray that we priests our missionary journey. mindful of your people without becoming grace, which we received in the sacrament will serve our sisters and brothers with an At ordination, priests place their hands forgetful of yourself.” of holy orders and accompanies us all the unwavering and enthusiastic missionary in the hands of the archbishop and renew Please pray gratefully for our generous days of our priestly life. vision—like the two missionary pioneers of their promise of obedience. I like to recall and dedicated priests. It would be a We are realistic enough to know that our local Church, the Servant of God the words of Benedictine Cardinal welcome Christmas gift. † living our priestly commitment in the real Bishop Simon Bruté and St. Theodora Basil Hume. He said: “Let us link two world also brings challenges. And so we Guérin. gestures together: the kiss of peace count on his grace, we trust in God’s These saints gave themselves entirely into exchanged with the bishop and the promise Do you have an intention for Providence. the hands of Divine Providence; they of obedience. The sign of peace sets the Archbishop Buechlein’s prayer list? Two years ago in his Chrism Mass devoted their lives entirely to Christ, tone for the promise; your promise is an You may mail it to him at: homily, Pope Benedict XVI said: “The especially in the poor and the people in the expression of your willingness to be part of theology of baptism returns in a new way shadows. the bishop’s responsibility for the people of Archbishop Buechlein’s and with a new insistence in priestly Like our pioneer founders, we pray that God” (Light in the Lord, p. 47). He also Prayer List ordination. Just as in Baptism an ‘exchange our ministry may be filled with a deep and remarked: “I think obedience is very close Archdiocese of Indianapolis of clothing’ is given, and exchanged heartfelt love. As it was for them, may it be to love, indeed it is an aspect of love” 1400 N. Meridian St. destination, a new existential communion for us a pure love nurtured before the (p. 90). P.O. Box 1410 with Christ, so also in priesthood there is an tabernacles of the churches where we serve. There is something else about obedience: Indianapolis, IN 46202-1410 exchange: in the administration of the Through the imposition of the hands of Pope John Paul II once remarked about the sacraments, the priest now acts and speaks the archbishop, the Lord himself lays his in persona Christi. In the sacred mysteries, hands upon the ordinands. Each priest in his Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for December he does not represent himself and does not own way heard the Lord’s call, “Follow me.” speak expressing himself, but speaks for the Perhaps, to start with, we followed him Catholic Grade Schools: that they may teach our children the Catholic faith and assist Other, for Christ.” hesitantly, looking back and wondering if them in hearing and answering God’s call to service in the Church, especially as priests In baptism, we received the white this really was the road for us. or religious.

La oración de agradecimiento a los sacerdotes en un excelente obsequio de Navidad no de los himnos de entrada de la que simboliza nuestra nueva existencia en Tal vez, al igual que le ocurrió a San del obispo: “El sacerdote debe sentir, Misa de conmemoración de un Cristo. En la ordenación se nos viste con Pedro, hayamos sentido temor debido a especialmente en momentos de dificultad y Usacerdote santo dice: “Pero levantaré túnicas litúrgicas que simbolizan una nueva nuestras incapacidades y estuvimos tentados de soledad, que el obispo le tiene de la para mí un sacerdote fiel que hará conforme relación, aún más definitiva, con Cristo a regresar. San Pedro le dijo a Jesús: mano.” ¿Acaso no es éste un gesto mutuo a los deseos de mi corazón y de mi alma, Los sacerdotes se ponen a disposición de “¡Apártate de mí, Señor, pues soy hombre que simboliza la seguridad que experi- dice el Señor” (1 Sm 2:35). Cristo. Nos ofrecemos para servir genero- pecador!” (Lk 5:8). No obstante, Jesús lo mentamos en las manos de Cristo? Sabemos muy bien que se nos ordena samente al pueblo de nuestra Iglesia local en tomó de la mano con ternura, al igual que Terminaré con una reflexión. En una como sacerdotes para proclamar la Palabra la persona de Cristo, el Sumo Sacerdote y el hace con los sacerdotes. Nos acerca a él y oportunidad San Carlos Borromeo exhortó a de Dios, para celebrar los sacramentos y prometido de la Iglesia. En la ordenación nos dice que no temamos. Estoy contigo. sus sacerdotes: “¿Estás a cargo de una para servir a Dios y a Su Pueblo de manera rezamos para que Jesús nos tome de la mano No te abandonaré. Debemos recordar al parroquia? De ser así, no descuides la humilde, generosa y en el nombre de una y otra vez y nos guíe en el ministerio obispo Bruté y a la Madre Theodore quienes parroquia de tu propia alma, no te entregues Jesucristo, el Sumo Sacerdote. sacerdotal son testigos valientes de la compañía de de tal modo que no quede nada para ti El ministerio sacerdotal es maravilloso. Durante la ordenación rezamos para Cristo a lo largo de nuestro camino como mismo. Ocúpate de las personas sin Podemos servir en virtud de la gracia poder servir a nuestros hermanos y misioneros. olvidarte de ti.” especial que recibimos de Dios, a través del hermanas con una visión entusiasta e En la ordenación los sacerdotes Recen con agradecimiento por nuestros sacramento de las órdenes sagradas, y la inquebrantable, al igual que los dos colocan sus manos sobre las del sacerdotes generosos y dedicados. Resultará cual nos asiste todos los días de nuestras misioneros pioneros de nuestra Iglesia local, arzobispo y renuevan su promesa de un obsequio de Navidad muy oportuno. † vidas como sacerdotes. el obispo Simon Bruté y Santa Theodora obediencia. Me gusta evocar las palabras Somos lo suficientemente realistas como Guérin. del cardenal benedictino Basil Hume, ¿Tiene una intención que desee para darnos cuenta de que vivir el Estos santos se entregaron por completo a quien expresó: “Concatenemos dos incluir en la lista de oración del compromiso de ser sacerdotes en el mundo las manos de la Divina Providencia; gestos: el beso de paz del obispo y la Arzobispo Buechlein? Puede enviar real también ofrece desafíos. Y por ello, dedicaron sus vidas a Cristo, especialmente promesa de obediencia. La señal de la su correspondencia a: contamos con Su gracia, confiamos en la a los pobres y a los que se encuentran en las paz marca la pauta de la promesa; su Divina Providencia. tinieblas. promesa es una expresión de su voluntad Lista de oración del Arzobispo Hace dos años, durante la homilía de la Al igual que nuestros pioneros de tomar parte en la responsabilidad de Buechlein Misa Crismal, el papa Benedicto XVI fundadores, rezamos para que nuestro velar por el Pueblo de Dios.” (Light in Arquidiócesis de Indianápolis señaló: “Esta teología del bautismo se repite ministerio esté colmado de un amor the Lord [Luz en el Señor], p.47). 1400 N. Meridian St. de modo nuevo y con nueva insistencia en la profundo y sincero. Tal como nuestros También señaló: “Considero que la P.O. Box 1410 ordenación sacerdotal. De la misma manera antepasados, pedimos para que el nuestro obediencia está muy unida al amor, de Indianapolis, IN 46202-1410 que en el bautismo se produce un sea un amor puro que se alimenta al hecho, es un aspecto de éste” (p. 90). ‘intercambio de vestidos,’ un intercambio de postrarnos ante los sagrarios de las iglesias Pero hay algo más acerca de la destinos, una nueva comunión existencial en las cuales servimos. obediencia: el papa Juan Pablo II comentó con Cristo, así también en el sacerdocio se A través de la imposición del manos del en una ocasión acerca el gesto del Traducido por: Daniela Guanipa, da un intercambio: en la administración de arzobispo, el Señor coloca sus manos sobre ordenando de colocar sus manos sobre las Language Training Center, Indianapolis. los sacramentos el sacerdote actúa y habla los ordenandos. Cada sacerdote escuchó a su ya ‘in persona Christi.’ En los sagrados manera el llamado del Señor que le decía La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en diciembre misterios el sacerdote no se representa a sí “sígueme.” mismo y no habla expresándose a sí mismo, Quizás al principio comenzamos a Escuelas primarias católicas: que ellos puedan enseñar la fe católica a nuestros niños sino que habla en la persona de Otro, de seguirlo con indecisión, mirando hacia atrás y puedan ayudarles a oír y contestar la llamada de Dios para servir en la Iglesia, sobre Cristo.” y preguntándonos si realmente este es el todo como sacerdotes o religiosos. En el bautismo recibimos un traje blanco camino que nos corresponde. Page 6 The Criterion Christmas 2009 Friday, December 18, 2009 Events Calendar

December 18 5th St., Richmond. Richmond Catholic December 23 eighth graders camp, educational, charitable and Northside Knights of Simbang Gabi Mass, 7 p.m. Community, 701 N. “A” St., St. John the Evangelist Church, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Information: social singles, 50 and over, Richmond. Charismatic [email protected]. Columbus Hall, 2100 E. December 19 126 W. Georgia St., Indian- single, separated, widowed or 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic prayer group, 7 p.m. apolis. Advent organ recital, Planned Parenthood, 8590 N. December 29-30 divorced, new members Business Exchange, Mass, Information: 11:30 a.m. Information: Georgetown Road, Extra Innings, 5545 S. welcome, 6:30 p.m. breakfast and program, [email protected]. 317-635-2021. Indianapolis. Right to Life of Meridian St., Indianapolis. Information: 317-370-1189. WISH Channel 8 anchor Indianapolis and 40 Days for MKVS, Divine Mercy and December 27 Roncalli High School, softball Deanna Dewberry, speaker, camp, January 9 Life, Empty Manger Glorious Cross Center, Oldenburg Franciscan Center, first through eighth 6:30-8:30 a.m., online graders, 1:30-4 p.m., $30 per St. Roch Parish, Family Center, Christmas caroling, pro-life Rexville, located on 925 South, Oldenburg. Open house, reservations only by Dec. 16. camper. Information: prayers, 10 a.m.-noon. .8 mile east of 421 South and tours, chime choir concert in 3603 S. Meridian St., Indian- Reservations and information: [email protected] Information: 317-213-4778. 12 miles south of Versailles. chapel, 6-8 p.m. Information: apolis. Single Seniors, www.catholicbusiness Mass, noon, on third Sunday 812-934-2475 or meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 and exchange.org. January 2 St. Patrick Church, holy hour and pitch-in, www.oldenburgfranciscans.org. Oldenburg Franciscan Center, over. Information: 1807 Poplar St., Terre Haute. groups of 10 pray the new Northside Knights of Michaela Farm, Oldenburg. 317-784-4207. Simbang Gabi Mass, 4 p.m. Marian Way, 1 p.m., December 28-29 Audubon Society, Christmas Columbus Hall, 2100 E. Roncalli High School, Father Elmer Burwinkel, bird count, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., January 15 71st St., Indianapolis. Friday December 20 celebrant. Information: gymnasium, lunch $5 per person. St. Francis Hospital, 8111 S. night buffet, Christmas St. Michael the Archangel 3300 Prague Road, 812-689-3551. Information: 812-933-6437. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. performance by The Master’s Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Baseball camp, Chorale of Central Indiana, Indianapolis. Christmas December 22 third through eighth graders, January 6 Couple to Couple League, 6:30 p.m. concert, 6:30 p.m., free-will St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. $55 per camper, third to St. Mary Parish, 317 N. Natural Family Planning donation. Information: 46th St., Indianapolis. fifth graders camp, New Jersey St., Indianapolis. (NFP) class, 7 p.m. St. Andrew Church, 235 S. 317-926-7359. Simbang Gabi Mass, 7 p.m. 9 a.m.-noon, sixth to Solo Seniors, Catholic, Information: 317-462-2246. † VIP Grant Holy Name of Jesus Parish Brownsburg parish to On Dec. 8, James Dodson, a The Historic Landmarks to host 48th annual sponsor ‘Catholics member of St. Pius X Parish in Foundation of Indiana Christmas Concert Returning Home’ Indianapolis and the chief executive recently awarded a officer of The Dodson Group, $4,000 grant to Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg will host received The Indianapolis Business Holy Trinity Parish, in Beech Grove will host its 48th annual an ongoing series called “Catholics Returning Journal’s Michael A. Carroll Award. located in the 900 block of Christmas Concert at 3 p.m. and again at Home” at 7 p.m. on six consecutive The award is given in memory of North Holmes Avenue, in 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 20. Wednesdays beginning on Jan. 6, 2010. Michael Carroll, a civic leader and Indianapolis. The parish, The concerts will feature 150 vocalists from The program is intended for non-practicing former deputy mayor of Indianapolis, which is a landmark in the combined adult and children’s choirs as well as Catholics who are seeking answers to and honors those who share Carroll’s historic Haughville an orchestra accompaniment highlighting both questions about returning to the Church. qualities of determination, humility neighborhood on the west traditional and contemporary selections. There will be informal sharing and an update and devotion to the Indianapolis side of Indianapolis, will Parish music director Jerry Craney, who has of the Catholic faith. community. receive grant funds for directed the concert since its inception, is The sessions will be held at St. Malachy Dodson has supported many restoration work needed on scheduled to lead this year’s concert. Church, 9833 E. County Road 750 N., in archdiocesan ministries and is a Bockhold Hall. The building Tickets are $5. To purchase tickets, call Brownsburg. For more information, call member of the Catholic was constructed in 1927 and 317-787-1682. † 317-650-5751. † Community Foundation board. † serves as the parish center. † Our Lady of Guadalupe New Albany Submitted photo celebration Hispanic family members who are members of St. Mary Parish in New Albany pose after an Our Lady of Johnson County Daily JournalDaily County Johnson Guadalupe Mass on Dec. 12 at St. Mary Church. The two boys are dressed as St. Juan Diego, who received the vision of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the hill of Tepeyac in Mexico in 1531. Submitted photo courtesy Joe Saba/

Above, flanked by members of the Knights of Columbus,

Robin Garmon, left, and Submitted photo Vincent Turnquist, members of Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish Johnson County Daily Journal in Greenwood, process in front of an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on her feast day on Dec. 12 at the start of the parish’s 14th annual solemn Mass in her honor. Garmon and Turnquist assist with their Submitted photo courtesy Joe Saba/ parish’s Our Lady of Guadalupe ministry.

Left, costumed girls prepare to participate in a procession during a daytime Mass on Our Lady of Guadalupe’s feast day on Dec. 12 at Our Lady of the Greenwood Church in Greenwood. Several hundred people attended the annual festive Mass in the Indianapolis South Deanery parish. 98th birthday celebration Retired Msgr. Richard Kavanagh, the oldest priest of the archdiocese, celebrates his 98th birthday on Nov. 29 at St. Paul Hermitage in Beech Grove with Huser Home Care employees who assist him in his apartment. Celebrating with him are, from left, Kami McGuffey, Sarah Clark, Emily Johnson, Suzette Phillips, Sister Leocardia Bernardo and Kathy Breedlove. The Criterion Christmas 2009 Friday, December 18, 2009 Page 7 Deep roots Bohman Christmas Tree Farm creates holiday memories for many families when considering what he was going to do By Sean Gallagher with land that had been in the family for five generations. ENOCHSBURG—Family, tradition and After working for another nearby faith make Advent and Christmas a Christmas tree farmer, Bohman decided to Sean Gallagher Photos by cherished time of year for people around the start a tree farm of his own. world. An ordinary farmer plants a crop and But in the hills of southeastern Indiana, works with it patiently over several months the Bohman family works hard year-round until it is harvested. to help make this holy season a reality for Bohman had to wait eight years before he scores of other families in the region. saw a return on his investment of time, sweat Mike Bohman, 68, is the owner of and money. Some of the Christmas trees he Bohman Christmas Tree Farm, which has plants now aren’t harvested for 12 to 14 years. supplied live Christmas trees for countless Doug Bohman, 38, who grew up on the families for 33 years. farm, knows well what that kind of patience is Working with him on the farm are his all about. wife, Sondra; his daughter, Penny Eldridge; “The first year, you put the tree in the his son, Doug Bohman; and several of his ground and you don’t see a lot of results,” he eight grandchildren. said. “You don’t really see it start growing a The Bohmans work hard to create bunch until halfway through its life. Then it Christmas memories for other families really shoots up. Then it really starts because, like the trees they sell, they are developing into a Christmas tree.” deeply rooted in the land that their ancestor, Doug and his father see that happen to lots Gerhard Bohman, bought when he came to of trees. There are upwards of 70,000 trees on Indiana from Germany more than 170 years their farm at present. Since a sizable minority ago. of the trees won’t survive to be harvested, They do it because they are deeply three are planted for every one that is cut rooted in their Christian faith. St. John the down. Evangelist Church, which stands across the Mike knows that some of the trees that he Mike Bohman stands next to a tree on his Christmas tree farm that he has run for 41 years adjacent to road from the farm, sits on land donated by is planting now won’t be harvested until he is St. John the Evangelist Parish in Enochsburg. Gerhard Bohman. 80. But he doesn’t see himself slowing down “The roots are very deep,” said anytime soon. does to bring families together from Mike said. “The word ‘Christmas’ doesn’t Mike Bohman, a member of St. John the “I hope to be here to harvest them,” he Father Ambrose Schneider, who served as come up just in November and December. Evangelist Parish. “Years ago, they pastured said. “If I was going to quit, I wouldn’t be pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish for It’s Christmas in July here. It’s Christmas some of this land. And they harvested crops planting trees anymore.” 34 years, and died in 1991. in April.” off of some of it. But I couldn’t farm this Mike did a lot of the planting and sheering “One day, he said, ‘Michael, you know today and make a living.” of the trees as a part-time job. He worked what you’re doing?’ And I said, ‘I don’t know. Rooted in faith full time at Hillenbrand Industries in What, Father?’ ” Mike said. “And he said, St. John the Evangelist Church can be Patience Batesville until he was 61. ‘You’re making many a happy family. I sit seen from just about every point on the As a young man in his late 20s, that was “I’d come out here in the evenings,” he here in the priest’s house, and I see these cars Bohman Christmas Tree Farm. the prospect that Mike faced 41 years ago said. “I’d get out of the hustle and bustle of come up this road and turn. There are kids in One of Gerhard Bohman’s sons died the office. It’s peaceful riding around on a it, and a tree hanging on top. They’re all in the construction of the church in the tractor. You wound down out here.” smiling from ear to ear. You’re making a lot of mid-1850s. And the parish cemetery, where families happy, and bringing them together.’ many Bohmans are buried, is a stone’s Helping families “It kind of puts chills up your back. It’s a throw away from where their customers For the Bohmans, all the hard work and happy time of the year,” Mike said. purchase Christmas trees. patience pays off when they get to see Helping families come together during the Bells in the clock of the church steeple families visit the farm to cut down their own Christmas season is especially important to ring out clearly on the half hour and hour at Christmas trees starting the weekend after Mike’s daughter, Penny Eldridge, 39. this time of year as families walk up and Thanksgiving. A member of St. John the Evangelist down the farm’s hills looking for the perfect “Over the past 30 years, you see people Parish, her first husband, Andrew Smith, died tree. year after year after year returning,” Doug of cancer two years after they were married. “I look at the church a lot to see what said. “It makes you feel good that they want Three years ago, she married Matt Eldridge, time of the day it is,” Mike said. “And Mom to come back to the farm. It makes the work whose first wife also died of cancer. and Dad are right here [in the cemetery next throughout the whole year worth it.” “It’s fun watching different [families] come to the farm]. It’s part of the farm. It’s part of Dave Stirn, 51, of Batesville has brought out here,” Penny said. “They have their babies, the operation.” his family to the Bohman Christmas Tree and then they get older and you see the Penny moved back to Enochsburg a few Farm for more than 20 years. Now that his different generations growing older.” years ago after living in Brownsburg. She children are grown and starting families of One of those babies that she has seen grow and her family built a house at the back end their own, he enjoys cutting down Christmas older on the farm is her daughter Abbi, 8, who of the farm with a perfect view of the trees with his grandchildren. sells hot dogs to visitors to the farm. church. “It’s great,” Stirn said. “It’s just lovely to “It’s kind of fun when you have a lot of “It’s so neat every morning to wake up see them enjoying it just like we did when customers,” Abbi said. and be able to look outside and see the we’re [younger]. In early December, she and her family go church,” Penny said. “It’s like God’s Jazmine Oaldon, left, and her grandfather, “It’s nice to see everybody together, doing out on the farm and pick out their own tree. watching over us.” Dave Stirn, cut down a Christmas tree on Dec. 5 this as a family and enjoying it. My son will “It’s hard to pick which one because you on the Bohman Christmas Tree Farm in be home on Dec. 27. He lives out in see everyone get the good ones,” Abbi said (To learn more about the Bohman Enochsburg. Stirn has brought his family to the Montana.” with a laugh. Christmas Tree Farm, log on to farm for more than two decades. Mike gained an appreciation for what he “In our house, it’s Christmas year-round,” www.bohmanchristmastrees.com.) † Christ’s real presence brings Final Advent penance services are people closer to God, says pope scheduled at archdiocesan parishes VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The and underlined “the continuity between Parishes throughout the Eucharist is not a symbolic representation the body of the incarnated word of Christ archdiocese have scheduled of the Lord because Christ is wholly and and [the body] present under the communal penance services for entirely present under the species of eucharistic species of bread and wine,” Advent. The following is a list of

bread and wine, said Pope Benedict XVI. said the pope. services that have been reported to CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec “Even today, there is the danger of The real presence of Christ in the The Criterion. reducing the reality of the Eucharist— Eucharist draws people out of their considering it almost as just a rite of own narrow concerns and interests, Indianapolis South Deanery communion or socialization, and we too “incorporating us in his immortal body, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the often easily forget that the resurrected and in that way guides us toward a new Greenwood, Greenwood Christ is really present,” he said during life,” he said. Dec. 22, 7 p.m. at St. Mark the his general audience in the Vatican’s “That the Lord is wholly and entirely Evangelist Paul VI hall on Dec. 9. present is a mystery to be adored and The pope continued a series of always loved anew,” Pope Benedict said. New Albany Deanery talks on the Christian culture of the The pope said Rupert also made a Dec. 19, 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary-of-the- Seymour Deanery Middle Ages by highlighting the work of critical contribution to the debate going Knobs, Floyds Knobs Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m. for St. Anne, Rupert of Deutz, a 12th-century on at the time regarding the problem of Dec. 20, 4 p.m. at Holy Family, Jennings County; St. Mary, Benedictine theologian and abbot. how to explain the existence of evil in the New Albany North Vernon; and St. Joseph, “He forcefully defended the reality of world when God is fundamentally good Dec. 20, 3 p.m. at St. Mary, New Albany Jennings County, at St. Joseph, Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist,” and omnipotent. † (Español) Jennings County † Page 8 The Criterion Christmas 2009 Friday, December 18, 2009 Health reform, Pope Benedict named top story, newsmaker of 2009

WASHINGTON (CNS)—The submitting ballots, the maximum points a debate over health care reform topped story could have received was 290. The the religious news stories of 2009, and most a newsmaker could receive on the Pope Benedict XVI and President Barack five-point scale was 140 because one editor Obama were again the top newsmakers, voted only for top stories and not 2009 according to the annual poll conducted by newsmakers. Catholic News Service. Rounding out the top five for religious The continued effects of the recession news stories were the papal encyclical TOP STORIES on the U.S. and global economy took “Caritas in Veritate” (“Charity in Truth”) second place among the 30 news stories on and the Vatican-ordered visitation of 1. Health Reform the ballot. The controversy over Obama’s U.S. women religious, which was to The role of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops commencement address at the University of continue into 2010. in the debate over health care reform drew criticism Notre Dame in May and the decision to Pope Benedict took first place in the and praise, depending primarily on where the award the president with an honorary degree CNS poll for his travels to the Middle East commentators stood on the abortion issue. came in third. and Africa, his outreach to Anglicans and Most first-place votes on the newsmakers traditionalist Catholics, and his proclamation 2. Recession/Economy list went to either Obama or Pope Benedict, of a Year for Priests. Obama, whose although the pope was the clear winner this first year as president included the 3. Notre Dame Controversy year. The late Sen. Ted Kennedy of Notre Dame controversy, his reception of 4. Encyclical “Caritas in Veritate” Massachusetts was a distant third. the Nobel Peace Prize and a fight over The poll was the 48th annual survey abortion funding in health reform 5. Visitation of U.S. Women Religious conducted by CNS. This year’s ballots were legislation, was second. distributed on Dec. 4, and the deadline for The next three top newsmakers were TOP NEWSMAKERS returns was Dec. 10. separated by only one vote each. The late When the editors’ poll was first Sen. Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts was 1. Pope Benedict XVI conducted in 1962, the overwhelming third, new Supreme Court Justice Sonia In his fourth year as pope, Benedict XVI traveled to choice for top story was the opening of the Sotomayor fourth and Archbishop Timothy the Middle East and Africa, released an encyclical Second Vatican Council. Last year, editors M. Dolan, named to head the New York chose the election of the first African- Archdiocese in February, was fifth. and proclaimed a Year for Priests. American U.S. president and controversy Here are the choices for top 10 stories 2. President Barack Obama surrounding the role of Catholic voters in and top five newsmakers of 2009, followed 3. Sen. Ted Kennedy the campaign as the top religious story of by points received in the weighted ballot the year. Pope Benedict and Obama were count and, in parentheses, the number of 4. Justice Sonia Sotomayor the top newsmakers. first-place votes received. Editors were asked to vote for the top 5. Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan 10 news stories from a list of 30 selected by STORIES ©2009 CNS CNS photos CNS staff, and the top five newsmakers from 1. Health reform, 211 (8). a list of 22. Votes were weighted by the 2. Recession/economy, 192 (6). rankings editors gave—10 points for a 3. Notre Dame controversy, 154 (3). 10. Anglicans, 59 (2). 3. Sen. Ted Kennedy, 34 (1). first-place vote, nine points for second, etc., 4. Encyclical “Caritas in Veritate,” Also receiving first-place votes were 4. Supreme Court Justice Sonia and five points for top newsmaker, four for 109 (2). climate change, sainthood causes, and the Sotomayor, 33 (2). second, etc. 5. Visitation of U.S. women religious, 94. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. 5. Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan, 32. Eleven stories received first-place 6. President Obama’s first year, 86 (2). Also receiving first-place votes were votes, including three that did not make 7. Year for Priests, 82 (2). NEWSMAKERS U.S. women religious and Holy Cross the top 10. 8. H1N1 flu outbreak, 77. 1. Pope Benedict XVI, 102 (13). Father John I. Jenkins, president of the With 29 editors and CNS staff members 9. Africa, 60 (1). 2. President Barack Obama, 73 (9). University of Notre Dame. †

Terre Haute Deanery Christmas Eve Masses Parish Time St. Ann...... 6:00 pm Annunciation, Brazil ...... midnight St. Benedict ...... 5:30, 8:00 pm & midnight Holy Rosary, Seelyville...... 5:30 & 10:00 pm St. Joseph, Rockville ...... 6:00 pm St. Joseph, Universal ...... 8:00 pm St. Joseph University Parish ...... 5:00, 8:00, 11:30 prelude, & midnight St. Mary-of-the-Woods Village Parish...... 5:00 pm St. Margaret Mary ...... 4:00 pm St. Patrick ...... 6:30, 11:30 vigil, & midnight Sacred Heart, Clinton ...... 4:00 pm & midnight Sacred Heart, TH...... 4:00 pm & midnight St. Paul, Greencastle...... 6:00 & 10:30 pm Christmas Day Masses Parish Time Annunciation, Brazil ...... 10:30 am St. Benedict ...... 11:00 am St. Joseph, Rockville ...... 9:00 am St. Joseph University Parish ...... 10:00 am St. Leonard, WTH ...... 9:00 am St. Margaret Mary ...... 11:00 am St. Patrick ...... 9:00 am Sacred Heart, Clinton ...... 10:30 am Sacred Heart, TH...... 10:00 am St. Paul, Greencastle ...... 10:00 am The Criterion Christmas 2009 Friday, December 18, 2009 Page 9 Death penalty opponents protest Wrinkles’ execution By Mary Ann Wyand the state’s practice of executing convicted Indiana University-Purdue murderers. University Indianapolis student Several death penalty opponents stood “He hasn’t asked for clemency,” Ashley Kincaid of Avon, who is a in the darkness, braced against the bitter acknowledged St. Susanna parishioner member of Amnesty International, cold, in front of the Governor’s Residence Karen Burkhart of Plainfield, the Indiana held a sign that read “Don’t kill for Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann in Indianapolis late on Dec. 10 during a death penalty abolition coordinator for me.” pro-life vigil to peacefully protest the Amnesty International since 1978, as she She is studying psychology and execution of death-row inmate Matthew stood bundled up against the freezing wind. criminal justice at IUPUI, and plans to Eric Wrinkles early on Dec. 11 at the “Not asking for [clemency] and not complete law school then represent Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, wanting it are two different things,” she indigent death-row inmates as a Ind. said. “I would expect that he would accept public defender at the appellate court The 49-year-old Evansville, Ind., [life in prison without parole] if it was level. man—who was convicted of killing his offered.” “I want to help the people that Amnesty International members Jared Carter of Indian- wife, her brother and her sister-in-law on Burkhart held a handmade sign that read can’t help themselves, and that no one apolis, from left, Ashley Kincaid of Avon, Michael Hartt July 21, 1994, while high on metham- “My man Mitch, stop the killing.” else is willing to help,” Kincaid said. of Indianapolis and Karen Burkhart, the Indiana death phetamine—had not requested clemency, “I understand that his kids would like it “I believe that all life is sacred and penalty abolition coordinator for Amnesty International and Gov. Mitch Daniels did not grant a if he wasn’t executed,” she said. “They are that justice shouldn’t have a price tag. and member of St. Susanna Parish in Plainfield, hold last-minute commutation of his death really upset about it, and they were affected I feel that the death penalty is wrong. signs on Dec. 10 in front of the Governor’s Residence sentence to life in prison without parole. horribly by this [murder of their mother, It re-victimizes people. … I want in Indianapolis indicating their opposition to capital Wrinkles died at 12:39 a.m. on aunt and uncle]. They have already lost people to know that tonight’s killing punishment and the execution of Matthew Wrinkles. Dec. 11 from a lethal injection their mother, and now the state is going to will not be in my name.” administered by prison officials. make them orphans. Taking his life isn’t After the one-hour evening vigil in front “I hope we can see through to Even though they knew that Wrinkles going to bring back their mom. It’s just of the Governor’s Residence, Kincaid abolishing the death penalty in would almost certainly be executed in a going to cause more pain and suffering for traveled to Michigan City to join a Indiana,” Carter said. “We’re the last few hours, the demonstrators still stood the family.” late-night vigil outside the prison with major Western country to conduct such undeterred in the frigid winter night in The temperature was below freezing, members of the Indiana Coalition Acting to executions. Almost all the civilized front of the Governor’s Residence at Burkhart said, but “Jesus is right by my Suspend Executions (InCASE). countries have foregone it. … Any 4600 N. Meridian St., holding pro-life side. I know he’s here with all the people Jared Carter of Indianapolis, also a time you decide to take another signs for drivers and other passersby to that are here. He’s coming to say, ‘It’s not member of Amnesty International, held a human’s life, arbitrarily or for some read and, hopefully, remember, reflect on OK to do this. We shouldn’t be killing sign that read “Execution is not the reason you manufacture, you’re and be inspired to take action to help end people in anyone’s name.’ ” solution.” assuming God-like powers, which you

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Church in Indianapolis TOP STORIES Nearly six years ago, the archdiocese continued from page 2 began planning the construction of a larger homeless shelter for families because of the reflects the archbishop’s great faith in Lentz, great need for emergency housing. who has excelled in leading several of the The facility has operated for a quarter Wyand MaryFile photo by Ann archdiocese’s major initiatives in recent years. century as a 30- to 45-day emergency During her 12 years of leadership as the shelter, with 27 days as the average length of executive director of Catholic education, stay for the more than 9,000 homeless 25 of the 71 Catholic schools in the families served there. archdiocese have earned recognition as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the 9. Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary U.S. Department of Education—a distinction expands to accommodate needs. that no other diocese in the country can When 23 seminarians enrolled at match. Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis for the 2009-10 academic year 7. Archbishop Buechlein responds to moved in on Aug. 13, they were met with Notre Dame’s invitation to the sounds of pounding hammers and President Obama. roaring power tools echoing through their Archbishop Buechlein sent a public letter normally silent arched hallways. to Holy Cross Father John Jenkins, president Construction workers were busy of the University of Notre Dame, to express transforming into bedrooms a series of his disappointment and concern about the rooms that Carmelite nuns had previously school’s invitation to President Barack used to bake Communion hosts and work at Obama to speak at the university’s other tasks because the seminary’s commencement on May 17 and receive an enrollment now exceeds its 21 bedrooms. honorary degree. When renovations were completed in More than 70 bishops, including October, there were 32 bedrooms. Fort Wayne-South Bend Bishop John D’Arcy, A significant factor in the growth in who chose not to attend the commencement enrollment at the seminary is the steady ceremony, spoke out against the decision by increase in the number of college the university. seminarians in the archdiocese over the past decade. 8. Holy Family Shelter dedicates new In 2000, there were three college students facility. affiliated with the archdiocese as Twenty-five years to the day after the seminarians. At the start of the archdiocese opened Holy Family Shelter on 2009-10 academic year, there were the near south side in Indianapolis to serve 15 seminarians, all enrolled at Bishop Bruté. homeless families, moving crews loaded There have not been this many archdiocesan furnishings, equipment and supplies onto college seminarians since 1995. trucks for transport to the new emergency shelter on the near west side of the city. 10. World’s oldest Benedictine monk dies It was an emotional experience for the at Saint Meinrad Archabbey. shelter staff members, who work hard around Benedictine Father Theodore Heck, a the clock to serve Christ by keeping the monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Eight-year-old Kailyn Hunter of Indianapolis sweeps the sidewalk across from Holy Trinity Church in facility open 24 hours a day, seven days a St. Meinrad, died on April 29. He was 108, Indianapolis on Oct. 3 as part of a Parish Partners neighborhood clean-up effort by volunteers from week, all 365 days of the year in order to and was the world’s oldest Benedictine several parishes. Kailyn is the daughter of Holy Trinity parishioners Adam and Carrie Hutt of Indian- provide safe lodging and social services for monk. apolis. The archdiocesan SHINE (Spreading Hope in Neighborhoods Everywhere) conference on Oct. 1 families in crisis situations who have no place Starting in 1935, Father Theodore spent encouraged Catholics in central and southern Indiana to serve their Church and community. to call home. half a century teaching and serving as an Shelter staff members barely noticed the administrator of Saint Meinrad’s minor and He also said that Father Theodore showed priestly formation at Saint Meinrad, he chilly late autumn weather as they cheerfully major seminaries. He was rector of what it meant to be a monk by his “fidelity to helped form a generation of priests of the pitched in to help direct the move from 30 E. Saint Meinrad School of Theology from prayer” and by becoming a well-rounded Archdiocese of Indianapolis, including Palmer St. near Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 1956-66 and served as rector of person through constant reading. Archbishop Buechlein. to 907 N. Holmes Ave. next to Holy Trinity Saint Meinrad College for three years during Archabbot Justin also noted that Church. that span. Father Theodore, who came to Saint Meinrad (To read more about these 10 stories, The new shelter was dedicated by Archabbot Justin DuVall, the leader of in 1918 to its seminary, was a good source of including links to all our original Criterion Archbishop Buechlein during a Mass of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, praised him for its history. news coverage, log on to our Web site at Thanksgiving on Dec. 6 at Holy Trinity his longstanding ministry in the seminary. Because of his decades of ministry in www.CriterionOnline.com.) † What were the top archdiocesan stories from the past decade? Here are a few of the major headlines since 1974. Catholic High School in Richmond. Carmelite Monastery of the from our archdiocese during the Resurrection, the home of a first decade of this century: • 2002—Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein • 2006—St. Theodora Guérin, foundress community of 10 Carmelite nuns in celebrates his 10th anniversary as the of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary- Indianapolis, and Bishop Simon Bruté • 2000—Archdiocesan celebration of the Archbishop of Indianapolis. of-the-Woods, is canonized on Oct. 15 at College Seminary moves into it. Great Jubilee Year draws 30,000 to the St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. RCA Dome. • 2003—Catholic Charities of • 2008—Legacy for Our Mission South Central Indiana merges with • 2007—The bishops of Indiana release a archdiocesan capital campaign wraps up • 2001—Oklahoma City bomber St. Elizabeth’s Regional Maternity Center pastoral letter on immigration. after garnering $104 million in pledges Timothy McVeigh is executed at the in New Albany. from 33,000 Catholics. U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute on June • 2007—An arson fire destroys St. Anne 11. • 2004—National Black Catholic Church in New Castle. • 2009—May 3 Mass at Lucas Oil Convocation held in downtown Stadium in Indianapolis culminates • 2001—Archdiocese receives Indianapolis. • 2007—Archbishop Buechlein celebrates 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of $10 million grant from Lilly 20 years as a bishop. Indianapolis. Endowment, Inc. for education • 2004—St. Elizabeth’s Pregnancy and programs. Adoption Services facilities in • 2007—SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral • 2009—Father Paul D. Etienne is Indianapolis and other archdiocesan celebrates its centennial year. appointed the new bishop of the Diocese • 2001—Archdiocesan pilgrims en route properties sustain damage during a tornado. of Cheyenne, Wyo. † to Switzerland witness the Sept. 11 • 2008—Archbishop Buechlein is terrorist attacks while on a layover in • 2004—First class of deacon aspirants diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. New York. begin four-year program to prepare for After completing several months of ordination. chemotherapy and radiation therapy Some numbers from • 2001—Journey of Hope 2001, a treatments, his cancer is in remission. spiritual blueprint, helps Catholics pass • 2004—Archbishop Buechlein inaugurates the past decade on the faith in the new millennium. Bishop Simon Bruté House of Formation at • 2008—25 men are ordained permanent Marian College in Indianapolis. deacons for the first time in the history of Here are a few of the major • 2001—24,000 young people attend the the archdiocese. statistics from our archdiocese from National Catholic Youth Conference in • 2004—Six Catholic schools in the first decade of this century: Indianapolis. archdiocese are named Blue Ribbon • 2008—Local Catholics, including youth, Schools. travel to Washington, D.C., and New York • 11,420—Number of people • 2002—Archdiocese begins to see Pope Benedict XVI. welcomed into the Catholic Church. implementing the “Charter for the • 2005—Archdiocese participates in the Protection of Children and Young response to Hurricane Katrina and the • 2008—Archdiocese hosts National • 12,426—Number of Catholic high People” in the wake of the clergy Indian Ocean tsunami. Catholic Educational Association school graduates. sex-abuse crisis. Convention. • 2005—The Cause of Canonization of • 29—Number of men ordained to • 2002—Eight men are ordained to the Bishop Simon Bruté is opened. • 2008—The Archdiocese of the priesthood. † priesthood, the most in a single class • 2006—First class graduates from Seton Indianapolis purchases the The Criterion Friday, December `18, 2009 Page 11 ‘Take my yoke upon you’ Bishop Paul D. Etienne ordained and installed as bishop of Cheyenne

By Sean Gallagher cutline CHEYENNE, Wyo.—“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest Sean Gallagher Photos by for yourselves. For my yoke is easy and my burden light” (Mt 11:29-30). That yoke was placed upon Bishop Paul D. Etienne in a deeply symbolic ritual a few minutes after he heard those comforting words proclaimed during the Dec. 9 liturgy in which he was ordained and installed as the eighth bishop in the 122-year history of the Diocese of Cheyenne. As he knelt in prayer, two deacons held over his head a book of the Gospels— symbolically the yoke mentioned in the Gospel reading earlier in the liturgy—while Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver, Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein of Indian- apolis and Bishop David L. Ricken of Green Bay prayed a prayer of consecration over him. “Church of Cheyenne, God’s holy people, brother priests and deacons, it will not take you long to discover how lucky you are,” said Bishop Robert N. Lynch of St. Petersburg, Fla., during the homily. “With the Lord, help this man shoulder the yoke of office and help it be lightened for him so that the Gospel promise of today will also be your experience.” The 1,600 people who filled the

Cheyenne Civic Center for the liturgy were cutline made up of many Catholics from Wyoming Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver prays a prayer of consecration over a kneeling Bishop-designate Paul D. Etienne during a Dec. 9 episcopal and Indiana, several bishops, including ordination and installation liturgy at the Cheyenne Civic Center in Cheyenne Wyo. Deacons Tim Martinson, from left, and Doug Vlchek, both of the Cardinal Roger M. Mahoney of Cheyenne Diocese, hold a Book of the Gospels over Bishop-designate Etienne’s head, which, among other things, symbolizes the yoke that Christ invited Los Angeles, scores of priests, deacons and his followers to take upon themselves. religious, and representatives of other Wyoming faith communities and local civic Bishop Etienne to the officials. It was held there to accommodate priesthood in 1992, was the crowd and because St. Mary’s Cathedral the most recent in 1989. in Cheyenne is in the process of being Ordinarily, the restored. principal consecrator at an Archbishop Chaput, the principal episcopal ordination gives consecrator of Bishop Etienne, invited those the homily at such a present to consider the deep bond between liturgy. In this instance, episcopal leadership and the family. Bishop Etienne asked that “A good bishop is a father to his people, Bishop Lynch give it a brother to his priests and a husband to his because of their local Church,” Archbishop Chaput said. “It longstanding close is a vocation of love, which demands friendship. courage, wisdom [and] self-sacrifice. They worked together “Coming from the family that he does more than 20 years ago at gives Bishop Paul some pretty good job the U.S. bishops’ training. But he will need all of our prayers conference when Bishop and all of our support.” Etienne, then a layman, Bishop Etienne’s parents, five siblings, assisted then-Father and several nieces and nephews attended the Lynch in organizing Pope liturgy. John Paul II’s 1987 coast- Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic to-coast apostolic journey nuncio to the United States and the to the United States and Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein ritually lays representative of Pope Benedict XVI at the Canada. hands on Bishop-designate Paul D. Etienne ordination liturgy, then spoke, quoting from Bishop Lynch was also Bishop-designate Paul D. Etienne laughs during the homily given by during the Dec. 9 episcopal ordination and a recent homily that the pope gave during an the homilist at his friend, Bishop Robert N. Lynch of St. Petersburg, Fla. At left is installation liturgy at the Cheyenne Civic Center episcopal ordination in Rome in which he then-Father Etienne’s Father Carl Gallinger, a priest of the Cheyenne Diocese. in Cheyenne, Wyo. encouraged new bishops to continue Christ’s Mass of Thanksgiving ministry of healing. after he was ordained a priest in 1992. Bishop Etienne was then seated in the Jesus Christ,” Bishop Etienne said. “Your Excellency, Bishop-elect Etienne, Bishop Lynch had some words of advice Cheyenne Diocese’s cathedra, the bishop’s Reflecting on Jesus’ invitation to his we are truly confident that, as you faith - for Bishop Etienne. chair that is ordinarily in its cathedral, for the first two disciples to “come and see” where fully carry out your episcopal ministry, you “Be humble,” Bishop Lynch said. “Be first time. he lived (Jn 1:35-39), Bishop Etienne will bring the healing rays of the what you have been, which led so many to Bishop Etienne’s ring had invited his faithful to join him on a journey Good News, which is Jesus Christ, to the write in favor of your possible appointment previously belonged to Pope Paul VI. He to discover anew Christ’s dwelling place. clergy and to the faithful entrusted to your as a bishop. Be the same pastor and brother was given his crosier, which was made by a “My desire as your bishop will also be pastoral care, and that you will also radiate that has led so many of your brother priests monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in to spend time with you, to discover Christ his loving face to the community at large,” from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis to fly St. Meinrad, by Archbishop Buechlein. in your midst, as I seek to be the presence Archbishop Sambi said. the long distance to hand you over to another “Father Paul, now Bishop Paul, is a of Christ for you. After his remarks, the nuncio read the Church. Be the pastor whom people in all the fantastic priest,” said Archbishop Buechlein “This is God’s desire for us, and apostolic letter in which Pope Benedict parishes which you have served, who said after the ordination. “[His ordination] tells together we will seek this divine dwelling appointed Bishop Etienne as the new farewell to you in tears these last few weeks, me that the Spirit is really at work in place, for we are his people, the people shepherd of the Church in Wyoming. will long remember. bringing people like him forward. And it’s redeemed by Christ for such communion,” Bishop Etienne is the 10th priest of the “On the darkest of days, which hopefully good for the Church, and it’s hopeful for the Bishop Etienne said. “Together, we will Archdiocese of Indianapolis to be ordained a will be few, look at the image of the crucified Church.” follow Jesus, all the days of our life, so as bishop in its 175-year history. Bishop Gerald Lord and always know that compared to His, After Communion, all present applauded to live with Him for all eternity in the A. Gettelfinger of Evansville, who ordained your burden is indeed light.” while Bishop Etienne, accompanied by household of God, which is the Kingdom Following the homily, Bishop Etienne laid Archbishops Buechlein, Chaput and Sambi of Heaven. prostrate while those assembled prayed the and Bishop Ricken, walked up and down the “My dear family and friends, let our Online only litany of the saints for him. aisles of the Cheyenne Civic Center to give great journey of faith together continue, The bishops present then ritually laid his blessing. beginning today. Together, may we grow Photos from Bishop Paul D. Etienne’s hands on Bishop Etienne’s head and the In his remarks, Bishop Etienne thanked into the fullness of Christ, in truth and in episcopal ordination are available for prayer of consecration was prayed. the many people who came to Cheyenne for love.” purchase online. For more information, Archbishop Chaput anointed his head with his ordination and installation. He then spoke log on to www.criterionline.com. chrism and then presented Bishop Etienne to the faithful in Wyoming, who he has been (For previous articles about Bishop Paul with the symbols of the episcopate: a book of charged to lead. D. Etienne, blog posts about his ordination www.CriterionOnline.com the Gospels, an episcopal ring, a miter and a “I embrace you with a pastor’s heart, and more photos from the liturgy, log on to crosier. freshly filled with the grace and love of www.CriterionOnline.com.) † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, December 18, 2009 Indiana Catholics bid farewell to a beloved priest By Sean Gallagher ministries. It was all very much attributable to him. CHEYENNE, Wyo.—Catholics from “It was unbelievable to across the archdiocese made their way to see him come to the

Wyoming for the Dec. 9 ordination and fullness of the priesthood as Gallagher Sean by Photos installation of Bishop Paul D. Etienne as a bishop and to be able to the eighth bishop of Cheyenne. experience that with the The trip was arguably most touching parishioners who had for his parents, Paul and Kay Etienne, formed him into a pastor.” who had welcomed their son, home in Members of the July as their new pastor at St. Paul Parish Flanagan family were in Tell City. some of those parishioners. In Cheyenne, they joyfully watched Gerri Flanagan, now the their son be given to the Church in parish’s business manager, Wyoming. was its secretary during “If I had been any prouder, I would Bishop Etienne’s last have popped,” said Kay. “I’m flying so three years at the parish. high, and I haven’t even been drinking.” “When he came, we just “It was just an emotional time,” added had a connection with him Paul. “I was very proud of my son, Paul. I as a family right away,” she am very happy for him. And I think that said. “We’re very blessed to the people of Cheyenne and the State of have him as a part of our Wyoming will be very pleased with our life and as a friend. We’ve son.” learned a lot in our faith According to Paul Etienne, this won’t journey from him.” be the last trip that he and his wife make Aaron and Zach Bishop Paul D. Etienne poses with Father Eric Augenstein, pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Albany, to Wyoming. Flanagan, sixth and and more than 40 other members of the parish during a reception following the Dec. 9 liturgy in which Bishop Etienne “Kay and I will miss him dearly,” said eighth graders at Our Lady was ordained and installed as the eighth bishop of Cheyenne, Wyo. Bishop Etienne served as the pastor of Our Lady of Paul. “And we will definitely be people of Perpetual Help School in Perpetual Help Parish for nine years. that will travel to Cheyenne, Wyoming. New Albany, were altar I’m looking forward to checking the state servers during the ordination liturgy at the During that same two-year out.” request of Bishop Etienne. period, he also served for a year Bishop Etienne’s sister, Benedictine “I was kind of nervous, but really as the pastor of St. Simon the Sister Mary Nicolette Etienne, a member of excited,” said Aaron about assisting at the Apostle Parish and for a year as Our Lady of Grace Monastery and a Mass. “I was just kind of speechless.” the pastor of St. John the teacher at Holy Name School, both in In talking about Bishop Etienne, Aaron Evangelist Parish, both in Indian- Beech Grove, was impressed by the liturgy. was tearful. apolis. “Seeing my brother being made a “I can relate to him a lot,” Aaron said. For seminarian Benjamin bishop is beyond words for me right “He’s a really cool guy.” Syberg, a senior at Bishop Bruté now,” she said. “I’m proud to be a “It showed how much he cared about Seminary, it was hard to believe Benedictine sister serving our awesome us,” said Zach of how he and his brother that the priest with whom he had God in the Catholic Church today. I’m were asked to serve at the Mass. “When had so many conversations about honored that my brother has been called he was having the most exciting time of the priesthood was being to be a bishop, and that he is so willing to his life, he thought of me and my brother ordained a bishop. Kay and Paul Etienne, members of St. Paul Parish in Tell City love and serve God as a bishop.” to serve for him at his ordination.” “It was just surreal,” he said. “ and the parents of Bishop Paul D. Etienne, sing during the Paul Etienne was impressed that so Deacon candidate Jeff Powell, a … They’re so lucky to have him.” Dec. 9 liturgy in the Cheyenne Civic Center in Cheyenne, many other Catholics from the member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Syberg also spoke about Wyo., during which their son was ordained and installed as archdiocese made their way west for the Parish, was also on hand for the liturgy. the lasting influence that the eighth bishop of Cheyenne, Wyo. special day in the life of their family. “It was a ‘wow’ moment, without a Bishop Etienne will have on him Father Eric Augenstein, the pastor of doubt,” he said. “It was just awesome over if, God willing, he is ordained a priest. Like Bishop Etienne’s parents, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in and over. I don’t think that I’ve ever had “The image of the priest being someone Father Robeson said he was somewhat New Albany, said approximately so much emotion at a liturgy.” whose heart goes to his people—that is saddened to see him leave the Church in 50 members of his parish traveled to the Powell said it was Bishop Etienne’s something that he’s always shown to us central and southern Indiana. ordination. spiritual leadership that, in part, led him to and talked to us about and lived,” said “It’s tough to lose him,” Father Robeson That was in large part because discern a possible calling to the diaconate. Syberg. “That is what I will take the most said. “But, at the same time, I think it’s Bishop Etienne spent nine years as the “He loves being a priest,” Powell said. from him.” good for the Church in the United States pastor of the parish, the longest time he “He just shows it in so many ways. You Father Robert Robeson, the college and certainly for the Church in Wyoming.” spent in any ministry assignment since his can’t help but be inspired. seminary’s rector, ministered alongside Sister Nicolette, too, was saddened seeing 1992 priestly ordination. “His [nine] years there brought all of Bishop Etienne at Bishop Bruté. He was her brother begin a ministry so far away Father Augenstein, who began his us to a depth of spirituality that I don’t one of more than 40 priests from the from her and her family. But she was inquiries into becoming a seminarian think that our parish has seen in my archdiocese to participate in the ordination encouraged by words that he spoke to her. when Bishop Etienne was the lifetime. He was just an amazing pastor in liturgy. “I hope Paul continues to be the person archdiocesan vocations director, so many ways.” “It was very moving,” said God has called him to be,” she said. “I hope succeeded him as pastor in 2007. After serving at Our Lady of Perpetual Father Robeson of the Mass. “I was he remains faithful to his prayer life. I hope “When I got to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Bishop Etienne spent getting all teary-eyed at some points he remembers his words to me Help, it was a very healthy, active, vibrant two years as the vice rector of Bishop because I know what a great bishop he’s when I told him I wish he wasn’t being community,” Father Augenstein said. “It Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indian- going to be, how good he’ll be for the taken so far away from us: ‘Nicolette, God’s was in good shape, and was doing great apolis. people of the Diocese of Cheyenne.” plan is always perfect.’ ” † Wyoming Catholics travel hundreds of miles to greet their new bishop By Sean Gallagher temperatures that hovered in the single end] because I knew that would be digits—dampened their spirits. special.” CHEYENNE, Wyo.— “God sent him here,” Vlchek said. “He Alvarez hopes that Bishop Etienne will Catholics from across the was supposed to be here because it takes a help the Church in Wyoming reach out to

Photo by Sean Gallagher Photo by 100,000 square miles that make young person to be able to do what the non-practicing Catholics. up Wyoming were filled with joy bishop does in this state. He has to drive “We’ve been without a bishop for a and high hopes for their new around [so much].” couple of years now,” she said. “And I shepherd on the day that “We have lots of gratitude in our hearts,” think a lot of people have gotten away Bishop Paul D. Etienne was Hill said. “We really feel blessed.” from the Church, and we’re trying hard to ordained and installed as the That gratitude extended to the many bring them back. I think he’s a super- eighth bishop of Cheyenne. Catholics from central and southern excited person, and he’ll be able to do Some drove as far as Indiana who made their way to Wyoming that.” 485 miles and for as long as for the event. Karen Tronstad is a member of seven hours to participate in the “I think it’s wonderful [that all the St. Matthew Parish in Gillette, some ordination and installation Hoosiers came out],” Vlchek said. 250 miles from Cheyenne. She traveled on liturgy. “ … We thank the Archdiocese of a chartered bus to the state capital for the Pam Hill and Pat Vlchek Indianapolis for what they’re giving up. liturgy with 30 other members of her During the Dec. 9 episcopal ordination and installation of drove that distance from their We appreciate it so much. We’re so parish. Bishop Paul D. Etienne in the Cheyenne Civic Center in homes in Jackson, where they are blessed to have him here.” The ordination and installation had Cheyenne, Wyo., Father Michael Carr, vicar general of the wives of deacons of the Bonnie Alvarez, a member of added meaning for Tronstad because she is Cheyenne Diocese, holds the apostolic letter from Cheyenne Diocese. Jackson is St. Laurence O’Toole Parish in the nearby a transplanted Hoosier, having grown up in Pope Benedict XVI in which the pontiff appointed south of Yellowstone National town of Laramie, sat by one of the aisles Shelbyville as a member of St. Joseph Bishop Etienne to lead the Church in Wyoming. Standing Park and at the opposite end of that Bishop Etienne walked up and down Parish. behind Father Carr applauding are Fathers Carl Gallinger, the state from Cheyenne. near the end of the liturgy to give his “It’s pretty neat to have a fellow Hoosier left, James Heiser and Thomas Cronkleton, all priests of the Neither the long drive nor the blessing to the assembled congregation. out here,” she said. “I hope he finds Cheyenne Diocese and members of its college of day’s fierce winter weather— “This is wonderful,” she said. “I was Wyoming a good experience. I’m sure he’ll consultors. with blustery winds and waiting for him to give a blessing [at the find Wyoming people really nice.” † The Criterion Friday, December 18, 2009 Page 13 Photo by Sean Gallagher Photo by Photo by Sean Gallagher Sean by Photo Photo by Sean Gallagher Photo by

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver rubs chrism on the head of Bishop-designate Paul D. Etienne lays prostrate during the praying of the litany Bishop Paul D. Etienne during the Dec. 9 episcopal ordination and installation of the saints on Dec. 9 at the Cheyenne Civic Center in Cheyenne, Wyo. Standing liturgy at the Cheyenne Civic Center in Cheyenne, Wyo. in front of him are, from left, co-consecrator Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, principal consecrator Archbishop Charles J. Chaput and co-consecrator Right, Bishop Paul D. Etienne elevates the chalice during the eucharistic prayer Bishop David L. Ricken. Kneeling behind Bishop-designate Etienne are, from left, of the Dec. 9 liturgy at the Cheyenne Civic Center in Cheyenne, Wyo. Fathers Carl Gallinger and Michael Carr, priests of the Cheyenne Diocese. Wyoming welcomes its new shepherd Photo by Sean Gallagher Sean by Photo

Bishop Paul D. Etienne acknowledges the applause of the congregation after sitting in his cathedra, the bishop’s chair, for the first time during the Dec. 9 liturgy at the Cheyenne Civic Center in Cheyenne, Wyo., in which he was ordained and installed as the new bishop of Cheyenne. Standing beside Bishop Etienne are, from left, Deacon Edward McCarthy, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver, Deacon Russ Humphreys and Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio to the United States. The deacons minister in the Cheyenne Diocese.

Wyoming Tribune Eagle Tribune Wyoming Photo by Sean Gallagher Sean by Photo CNS photo/Michael Smith, courtesySmith, photo/Michael CNS

Above, Bishop Paul D. Etienne gives his closing Above, several priests of the Archdiocese of remarks during his episcopal ordination and Indianapolis, including, from left in the front installation Mass at the Cheyenne Civic Center in row, Fathers John McCaslin, Michael Fritsch Photo by Sean Gallagher Sean by Photo Photo by Sean Gallagher Sean by Photo Wyoming on Dec. 9. He succeeds Bishop David L. and James Bonke, pray during the Dec. 9 liturgy Ricken, who was named bishop of Green Bay, Wis., in at the Cheyenne Civic Center in Cheyenne, Wyo. July 2008. Right, Benedictine Sister Mary Nicolette Left, a choir made up of vocalists from the Etienne, a member of Our Lady of Grace Cheyenne Diocese sings prior to the Dec. 9 episcopal Monastery and a teacher at Holy Name School, ordination and installation of Bishop Paul D. Etienne both in Beech Grove, proclaims the first reading as the eighth bishop of the Cheyenne Diocese at the during the Dec. 9 liturgy in which Bishop Paul Cheyenne Civic Center in Cheyenne, Wyo. D. Etienne, her brother, was ordained and installed as the eighth bishop of Cheyenne, Wyo. Page 14 The Criterion Friday, December 18, 2009 Bishop selection process is thorough and strictly confidential

By Sean Gallagher information and judgment concerning a particular candidate, the process becomes Then-Father Paul Etienne was shocked more focused. So does one’s prayer and on Oct. 5 when Archbishop Pietro Sambi, responsibility,” Archbishop Buechlien said. apostolic nuncio to the United States, “Candidates proposed for nomination to the Gallagher Sean by Photo called to tell him that Pope Benedict XVI office of bishop may or may not be from the had selected him as the next bishop of Metropolitan Province of Indianapolis. For Cheyenne, Wyo. thorough investigation, the nuncio ‘throws the He had no idea that this appointment net wide’ at times. was coming because the process by which “Those who are consulted are presumed bishops are chosen is marked by strict to respond as completely and honestly as confidentiality—and for several good possible. Usually a good number of reasons. people, clerical, religious and lay, are Canon 377 of the Code of Canon Law consulted.” stipulates that, at least once every The bishops and cardinals who are three years, the bishops of an ecclesiastical members of the various congregations at the province must submit to the apostolic Vatican—such as the Congregation for the nuncio a list of priests who, in their Causes of the Saints or the Congregation of opinion, are qualified to be bishops. the Doctrine of the Faith—meet only a few An ecclesiastical province is made up of times a year at most. the dioceses in a geographical area where The CNS article explained that the an archdiocese also exists. For example, all Congregation of Bishops ordinarily meets the dioceses of Indiana make up the every two weeks for an entire morning at a Metropolitan Province of Indianapolis. time. Members of the congregation receive This same canon also states that “extensive documentation” on each episcopal individual bishops can recommend candidate to review in advance of the potential bishops to the nuncio at any time. meeting. Canon 378 lists the requirements for American members of the Congregation of potential bishops. They must be Bishops are cardinals Bernard F. Law, Justin “outstanding in solid faith, good morals, F. Rigali and J. Francis Stafford and piety, zeal for souls, wisdom, prudence and Archbishop Raymond L. Burke. human virtues.” They also must be at least Much of the paperwork on episcopal 35 years of age and been ordained a priest candidates that the congregation’s members Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver speaks to Bishop Paul D. Etienne after the newly ordained for at least five years. receive is made up of the evaluations bishop of Cheyenne, Wyo., placed a miter on his head for the first time. Archbishop Chaput is assisted The canon recommends, but does not gathered by nuncios. by, from left, altar server Zach Flanagan, a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in absolutely require, that potential bishops When asked to evaluate potential bishops, New Albany, and Deacon Charles Parker of the Denver Archdiocese. have a doctorate or licentiate in they are told that their answers and the name Sacred Scripture, theology or canon law of the person they have been asked to assess from a university approved by the is to remain strictly confidential. Holy See. “Their responses are supposed to be Since becoming a bishop in 1987, top secret, equal to the seal of confession,” Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein has Father Bonke said. CATECHISM participated in this process several times. Why? “I give the process a great deal of “It is done so in order to ensure the thought and prayer, and try as best I can to protection of the objectivity and integrity CORNER provide a full and accurate biography of the of the process,” said Archbishop priest whom I recommend,” he said. “I take Buechlein. “It is also kept confidential out this responsibility seriously to help the of sensitivity for the potential candidate of Christ papal nuncio in drawing up lists of being considered. What the Church himself, potential candidates for the office of “Obviously, it also obviates the possibility teacher, shepherd, bishop.” of politicizing the process. The Church has a teaches on bishops and priest, and act as his According to Father James Bonke, long and vast experience of ensuring that The Catechism of the Catholic Church representative (“in Eius persona agant”) defender of the bond in the archdiocesan competent and faithful candidates are presents the Church’s teaching on the (“Lumen Gentium,” #21). Metropolitan Tribunal, when a diocese no selected to serve as bishop for the common office of bishop in its section on the “By virtue, therefore, of the Holy Spirit longer has a good.” sacraments and, further, in its section on who has been given to them, bishops have bishop—either The process of gathering evaluations of the sacrament of holy orders. been constituted true and authentic teachers because the bishop potential bishops and assembling a list of It appears under the heading, of the faith and have been made pontiffs and has died, resigned three recommendations is not specifically laid “Episcopal ordination—fullness of the pastors” (“Christus Dominus,” #2, § 2). or been out in the Code of Canon Law, but is a sacrament of Holy Orders.” “#1559 “One is constituted a member of transferred—the procedure established by the Congregation the episcopal body in virtue of the nuncio begins a for Bishops. “#1555 Amongst those various offices sacramental consecration and by the process of Although a nuncio and his staff will have which have been exercised in the Church hierarchical communion with the head assembling a list of done much work to assemble the ternus, the from the earliest times the chief place, and members of the college” three recommen- Congregation for Bishops or the pope himself according to the witness of tradition, is (“Lumen Gentium #22). dations, known as a may reject all three recommendations. Then held by the function of those who, through “The character and collegial nature of the “ternus,” to succeed the nuncio may have to start work on a new their appointment to the dignity and episcopal order are evidenced among other Fr. James Bonke that bishop. ternus. responsibility of bishop, and in virtue ways by the Church’s ancient practice “Those three names have to be ranked in But if one of the recommendations is consequently of the unbroken succession which calls for several bishops to participate order according to his preference,” accepted first by the members of the Congre- going back to the beginning, are regarded in the consecration of a new bishop Father Bonke said. gation for Bishops and then by the pope, then as transmitters of the apostolic line” (cf. “Lumen Gentium” #22). A recent Catholic News Service article the nuncio must pick up his phone and make (“Lumen Gentium,” #20). “In our day, the lawful ordination of a explained that nuncios ordinarily gather that fateful call to the man chosen to become “#1556 To fulfill their exalted mission, bishop requires a special intervention of the 30 to 40 written evaluations of each of the a bishop. ‘the apostles were endowed by Christ with Bishop of Rome, because he is the supreme recommended potential bishops. The “The phone call to become a bishop a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit visible bond of the communion of the ternus, along with the evaluations, is changes one’s life immediately,” Archbishop coming upon them, and by the imposition particular Churches in the one Church and forwarded to the Holy See’s Congregation Buechlein said. “It usually comes as a shock. of hands they passed on to their auxiliaries the guarantor of their freedom. for Bishops in Rome. One time when I visited the papal nuncio’s the gift of the Spirit, which is transmitted “#1560 As Christ’s vicar, each bishop has Archbishop Buechlein discussed being residence, I asked him if I could see the down to our day through episcopal the pastoral care of the particular Church asked to assess potential bishops. phone that changed my life. He laughed, but consecration’ ” (“Lumen Gentium” #21; entrusted to him, but at the same time he “When the papal nuncio seeks he showed it to me.” † cf. Acts 1:8, 24; Jn 20:22-23; 1 Tim 4:14; bears collegially with all his brothers in the 2 Tim 1:6-7). episcopacy the solicitude for all the Bishop Etienne and “#1557 The Second Vatican Council Churches: Archbishop Daniel M. teaches … that the fullness of the “Though each bishop is the lawful pastor Buechlein exchange a sacrament of holy orders is conferred by only of the portion of the flock entrusted to sign of peace during episcopal consecration, that fullness his care, as a legitimate successor of the Photo by Sean Gallagher Sean by Photo the Dec. 9 liturgy in the namely which, both in the liturgical apostles he is, by divine institution and Cheyenne Civic Center tradition of the Church and the language precept, responsible with the other bishops in Cheyenne, Wyo., of the Fathers of the Church, is called the for the apostolic mission of the Church” during which high priesthood, the acme (summa) of the (Pius XII, “Fidei donum”: Acta Apostolica Bishop Etienne was sacred ministry” (“Lumen Gentium” #21, Sedes 49 (1957) #237; cf. “Lumen Gentium” ordained and installed § 2). #23; “Christus Dominus” #4, 36, 37; as the eighth bishop of “#1558 “Episcopal consecration “Ad Gentes” #5, 6, 38). Cheyenne, Wyo. confers, together with the office of “#1561 The above considerations explain sanctifying, also the offices of teaching why the Eucharist celebrated by the bishop and ruling. … In fact … by the imposition has a quite special significance as an of hands and through the words of the expression of the Church gathered around consecration, the grace of the Holy Spirit the altar, with the one who represents is given, and a sacred character is Christ, the Good Shepherd and Head of his impressed in such wise that bishops, in an Church, presiding” (cf. “Sacrosanctum eminent and visible manner, take the place Concilium” #41; “Lumen Gentium” #26). † The Criterion Christmas 2009 Friday, December 18, 2009 Page 15 The Incarnation and Christ’s pre-existence At Christmas, we celebrate the birthday of the God-man sent by his Father to accomplish our redemption

By John F. Fink begins, “In the beginning was the Word, i ng “Our Lady With the Holy and the Word was with God, and the Word Child” is the title of this Since Christmas has become such an was God. He was in the beginning with 15th-century fresco from important feast in the Church calendar, it God. All things came to be through him, the Basilica of St. Mary in CNS photo/Paul Har CNS photo/Paul sometimes comes as a shock when people and without him nothing came to be” Trastevere in Rome. The learn that the early Christians didn’t (Jn 1:1-3). painting is by an celebrate the feast. It’s believed that this was an early anonymous artist. The They didn’t think that the day Jesus was Christian hymn with which the Christmas season begins born was particularly important. It wasn’t first readers of this Gospel would have with the Dec. 24 evening until the year 336 that we have the first been familiar. It not only emphasizes the vigil commemorating the mention of special religious services on Word’s pre-existence, but it’s also poetic in birth of Christ and ends Dec. 25 in memory of Christ’s birth. structure, with short phrases linked by with the feast of the Of course, we don’t know that Jesus what is called “staircase parallelism,” in Baptism of the Lord on was born on Dec. 25. Since Luke’s Gospel which the last word of one phrase—in the Jan. 10, 2010. tells us that shepherds were tending their Greek in which the Gospel was written— sheep at night, it seems more likely that it becomes the first word of the next. would have been during more temperate Then, the Gospel tells us, “The Word weather than is usually found at the became flesh and made his dwelling beginning of winter in Bethlehem. among us” (Jn 1:14). It’s this Word, Dec. 25 was selected because the through whom the world came to be, who Romans already had a feast on that day in lived among us. honor of their sun god Mithra, who had It’s not only in the Prologue of been the chief Persian god since the John’s Gospel that Christ’s pre-existence is fifth century B.C. The Romans also had a emphasized. That Gospel stresses Christ’s festival in mid-December, known as the divinity and his pre-existence throughout. Saturnalia, in honor of Saturnus, the For example, “Jesus said to them, ‘Amen, fertility god of agriculture. amen, I say to you, before Abraham came The Christians adopted the festival after to be, I AM’ ” (Jn 8:58). Emperor Constantine permitted freedom of What about the other Gospels? They are religion in the Roman Empire. not as explicit as John’s Gospel, but the But if the early Christians didn’t idea of Christ’s pre-existence is present in celebrate the exact day when they thought Christ’s words about why he came into the that Jesus might have been born, they world, or why he was sent. For example, certainly maintained their belief in the Jesus said, “He who receives me receives reason we celebrate Christmas today—that him who sent me” (Mt 10:40 and himself, becoming obedient to death, At Christmas, we celebrate the birthday the Son of God, the Second Person of the Lk 9:48). even death on a cross” (Phil 2:6-8). St. of the God-man sent by his Father to Trinity, became a human being and lived Matthew’s Gospel also has this Paul wrote that letter sometime in the accomplish our redemption. The among us. This is the doctrine of the quotation from Jesus concerning his mid-50s. Incarnation actually occurred nine months Incarnation. coming into the world: “Do not think that St. Paul taught in his other letters that earlier, at the Annunciation, when Mary We should be awestruck by this I have come to abolish the law or the God sent his Son into the world. In the agreed to be the mother of our redeemer, doctrine, but we so often just take it for prophets. I have come not to abolish but to Letter to the Galatians, he wrote, “When but we humans like to celebrate birthdays granted. It’s incredible that the eternal, fulfill” (Mt 5:17). the fullness of time had fully come, God rather than conceptions. We have pretty all-powerful God should take on human Luke’s Gospel, too, quotes Jesus as sent forth his Son, born of a woman, pictures of the Holy Family as artists have nature from his mother, unite it to his saying, “The Son of Man has come to seek born under the law, so that we might painted them for centuries. divinity and then live a human existence and to save what was lost” (Lk 19:10). receive adoption as sons” (Gal 4:4). The earliest Christians might not have with all the limitations of that life. However, the early Christians clearly In his Letter to the Romans, St. Paul celebrated Christ’s birthday, but they did We are sometimes told by people who believed in the Incarnation well before any wrote, “[T]his God has done: by sending believe in his pre-existence as the eternal doubt the doctrine of the Incarnation that of the four Gospels were written. We know his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh Son of God who was sent into the world the early Christians didn’t really believe in that from the letters of St. Paul, which and for the sake of sin, he condemned sin by his Father. John’s Gospel says it best: the pre-existence of Christ. Rather, they were written before the Gospels. in the flesh” (Rom 8:3). “God so loved the world that he gave his say, that doctrine only developed over a Perhaps the best example is the early St. Paul also wrote in his Second only Son, so that everyone who believes in period of time. They claim that it’s not in Christian hymn that St. Paul quotes in his Letter to the Corinthians, “For you know him might not perish but might have the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, letter to the Philippians when he said that the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that eternal life. For God did not send his Son the earliest Gospels, but only in the Jesus, “though he was in the form of God, though he was rich, yet for your sake he into the world to condemn the world, but Gospel of John, which wasn’t written until did not regard equality with God became poor, so that by his poverty you that the world might be saved through the last decade of the first century. something to be grasped. Rather, he might become rich” (2 Cor 8:9). That him” (Jn 3:16-17). Well, it certainly is in the Gospel of emptied himself, taking the form of a Christ was “rich” indicated his divinity John. That Gospel wanted to make it clear slave, coming in human likeness; and while the fact that “he became poor” (John F. Fink is editor emeritus of from the outset that Christ pre-existed so it found human in appearance, he humbled meant that he became human. The Criterion.) †

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to church. “Silent Night” was my favorite Haring CNS photo/Paul in St. Peter’s My favorite Christmas story happened when carol. My heart was filled with love for Square on I was about 7 years old. My two sisters and I everyone and for Baby Jesus. Dec. 4. The were always so excited at Christmas time. When we got home from church, we had to tree, from the We lived on a big farm. Dad would take us change our clothes and have breakfast before Wallonia to find a nice cedar for our Christmas tree, and we could see what Santa had brought for us. region of we would take turns pulling it through the Mom made a breakfast fit for a king. Belgium, is snow. It was so much fun. Everything was homemade—sausage, biscuits, 98 feet tall Mom would pop corn for us to string, and home-churned butter and a choice of and grew for she helped us make things to hang on the tree. homemade jellies. 90 years. We didn’t have electricity so we used a lot of We were so excited to finally get to see tinsel to make our tree shine. what surprises Santa had given to us. On Christmas morning, Mom and Dad I remember the doll bed my Grandpa made would not let us see what Santa had brought for me at Christmas the year before. I found it for us until we came home from church. under the tree. Santa had made a new quilt for We lived about two-and-a-half miles from my doll bed and a new dress for my doll. I St. Anthony Church in St. Anthony, Mo. We probably got a few extra things, but I was so owned a Model T Ford, but we also had a nice happy that Santa remembered my doll. hack wagon. It had two large seats and was We didn’t expect a lot of things for tuffed with leather. It had to be pulled with a Christmas. We were told that Santa had so team of horses. It was much better to take the many little girls and boys to remember on wagon on the rough country roads, especially if Christmas morning. He did bring us lots of there was snow on the ground. candy and fruit. We always went to the first Mass on I would just love to live that Christmas Christmas morning. It was still very dark morning of so many years ago again. I am outside. If there was snow on the ground, Dad 90 years old now, and I have a lifetime of would carry us to the wagon to keep our feet wonderful memories. dry. Mom would bring out quilts to wrap around us to keep us warm. Dad hung a lantern (Christine Pendill is a member of St. John the on the wagon, but the horses knew the way to Apostle Parish in Bloomington.) † Innocence of childhood is at the heart of Christmases’ past By Ann Wathen “What happened to Martha and Sally?” I asked my I was upset that I could not buy Joe very many gifts. I went Special to The Criterion Mother. to the dime store and got tiny cars, hand-held games and “Oh, Santa took those dolls to give to the poor kids,” she socks. I wrapped everything separately. I am over 70 years old, and can only remember told us. My parents had sent clothing, but I knew just how much two Christmases in detail—one when I was about 8 years And that was the truth, only we didn’t know that we were pleasure the toys would bring to an active boy. I managed to old and the other when my son was 6 years old. the poor kids. get a dozen small things wrapped up for Joe. I can’t remember ever thinking much about Santa Claus. Mother had taken the old dolls to the doll hospital for new On Christmas morning, Joe tore through the wrapping We saw Santas on street corners ringing bells, and Mother wigs, and had sat up late at night at her sewing machine paper with exclamations of happiness. He played with each told us they were Santa’s helpers. Otherwise, we did not making clothing for them. toy for a few minutes before going on to the next present. bring up the subject. Dad had begged shirt boxes from the haberdashery, After opening his gifts, Joe asked, “Can I go over to I doubt if we ever stood in line and told Santa what we covered them with oil cloth, added hinges and a lock, and— Gary’s house? I want to see what he got for Christmas.” wanted for Christmas. I never knew what I wanted. presto!—they became doll suitcases. I allowed him to visit his friend, but with fear in my During World War II, and for a few years thereafter, there The dollhouse was a wonder. It was huge. In the heart. I hoped that Joe wouldn’t come home disappointed wasn’t much that we could want that could be got. We never four rooms, made from cardboard boxes scrounged from the with his own presents. Was I ever surprised! had much money anyway so wanting would not have done grocery store, were wallpaper (leftovers from friends’ houses), “Guess what?” Joe said later. “Gary only got us any good. curtains cut from scraps of our old clothing, rugs (felt cut four presents and one was just a stamp!” The year that Dad was between jobs, we had a small from an old hat), and upholstered furniture made of The stamp was worth $800, but my 6-year-old son didn’t Christmas tree. It was put on the piano so it would look clothespins, cotton from medicine bottles for stuffing and know its value. But even if he had known, Joe would not bigger. material. have cared. We were in the bathtub when we heard our parents call We loved that dollhouse and played with it constantly. When I hear the ads on TV and see the greed in out, “Goodbye, Santa! Thanks for stopping!” Mother relegated it to the basement, but we went down there children’s eyes as they walk through shopping malls, My sister, Rosemary, and I jumped out of the tub, every day after school and played dolls with our dollhouse making demands of their parents for their Christmas wishes, wrapped ourselves in towels and rushed to the living room until supper time. I am appalled by their behavior. to see packages under the tree. The dollhouse and suitcases disappeared soon after Dad What happened to the innocence of childhood, where We were told, “Go put on your pajamas, and come back got a job. It took many years and being a mother during hard anticipation was most of the fun and it didn’t matter how and see what Santa brought.” times myself to realize that Mother was ashamed of those much you got for Christmas? The importance was that Under the tree were two doll suitcases, a dollhouse gifts. Santa had come, and there were packages under the complete with furniture and packages with clothing. On the If she only knew how much they meant to us. The Christmas tree waiting to be opened. sofa were two dolls dressed in satin gowns. I quickly went “bought” gifts were never as much fun. In fact, I don’t to our room to get our old dolls so I could introduce them to remember what I got as gifts on any other Christmas. (Ann Wathen is a member of Our Lady of the Greenwood the new dolls, but they were not there. Then, when my son was 6, his father was between jobs. Parish in Greenwood.) † Cry out to God as he prepares us for the greatest message of all: Christ’s birth By Jim Welter hadn’t worked all that hard. For me, it has been 12 years since both my mother and Special to The Criterion Finally, Mom had to say the unthinkable—our neighbor my sister died during the Christmas season. The pain doesn’t would not be paying us for our summer’s work. go away, but I find comfort in the Advent readings from the “What do you want the most from the Advent and We would not be able to order anything from the Sears prophet Isaiah. Christmas season?” catalog. We would have to depend entirely on the charity of Isaiah urges us to “Cry out!” (Is 65:14). He invites us to This question was the focus of our prayer group’s others for Christmas at our house again this year. acknowledge our hurts, while offering us hope in the One meeting. When the time came, there was always the waiting. Would who is to come. Isaiah tells us that it’s OK to cry this Advent My friend’s reply was almost inaudible: “I just want them anyone remember us this year? Would we have any gifts, any and this Christmas. It’s OK to “cry out in your desert.” to be over.” celebration at all? It’s OK to cry when that special song is sung, to cry as Our eyes met, our hands touched. I wanted the holidays to Some years were better than others. Some years, no one you hang that special ornament on the tree, to cry for a be over, too. came and Mom just did the best she could. childhood denied, to cry for words never spoken and songs The summer was long and hot in the year that I got my After the holidays, I dreaded going back to school. There never sung, to cry for Christmas as it was last year, and to first job—crawling across our neighbor’s onion fields and would always be the inevitable chore of “sharing with the cry for the Christmas that will never be again. pulling weeds with my siblings. He paid each of us the same class what you got for Christmas.” Isaiah urges us to cry out to God in the sadness, grief, rate as our age so I was making seven cents an hour. “Pants that no one had worn before” would only bring joys, hopes and yearnings of our hearts as he prepares us for Mom said it would be our Christmas money. Our laughter so I would lie again. There was a girl in the front the greatest message of all: “A young woman will bear a son neighbor said he couldn’t pay us until the crop came in, but row who knew that I was lying. One year, she told the whole and he shall be called Emmanuel—God is with us!” we didn’t mind. The pages of our Sears catalog were class. I ran from the room. I just wanted it to be over. (Mt 1:23). smudged and worn from repeated reading as we each Grief is especially difficult during the holiday season, and Come, Lord Jesus! dreamed of getting that special toy we always wanted. societal expectations of joy and happiness often exacerbate This year, Christmas would be different. It would be good. the pain. (Jim Welter is a member of St. Barnabas Parish in Indian- But, as summer turned into fall, his excuses began—the crop For many people, this will be the first holiday season apolis. His books are available at local bookstores and on wasn’t very successful, prices were down and the kids really without a loved one. the Internet at www.AscendingView.com.) † The Criterion Christmas 2009 Friday, December 18, 2009 Page 17 Surprise visit is best Christmas gift ever Tree mishap By Margie Walke some friends. at Christmas Mass. Special to The Criterion I heard the front door open followed by This wonderful surprise had been leads to magic shouts and screams. Linda rushed down to planned for some time, and everything Christmas Eve in 1985 started out with see what was going on, and immediately worked exactly as it had to for that holiday. the usual flurry of activities. The cooking, called up the stairs for me to “get down Connie and the younger kids, Tammy and of Christmas cleaning and gift-wrapping were finished, here!” Ben, left Florida on Sunday, driving in their and my older sisters, Lea and Sandy, would I flew down the steps, and there in the van and stopping at motels in Georgia and season soon be arriving with their families. middle of the living room stood Ernie, Kentucky overnight. Ernie and Jeff had to Our normal festivities called for Connie, Jeff, Tammy and Ben engaged in a work on Monday so they flew home on By Mary C. Vinci gathering around the tree to open presents giant hug with Linda, Mom and Sandy. The Tuesday morning. Special to The Criterion then helping ourselves to a bounteous surprise and joy were overwhelming. We Connie was waiting for them at the buffet of Cornish hens with all the laughed, we cried, we hugged. Cincinnati airport in the midst of a On this particular holiday season, I trimmings. Our sister Lea soon arrived, and we blizzard-like snowstorm. But suddenly, as found a beautiful Christmas tree— Finally, we would call my brother, laughed and cried and hugged all over if on cue, the snow stopped, the clouds a 6-foot-tall blue spruce. Ernie, and his family in Florida. They had again. parted and the plane landed on time. It was early morning and, with all the moved there in 1977, but due to time Ernie went to meet Dad, who got a big Mother Nature had done her part by day’s chores, I was exhausted so I placed constraints could never make it home for smile on his face and exclaimed, “What the giving us a white Christmas, but not so the tree on the back porch. Christmas so we had to rely on a phone heck are you doing here?” white that it interfered with the Christmas The next morning, after clearing and call to celebrate the holidays with them. Amidst all the excitement that night, surprise. cleaning, I brought the tree inside and On this particular Christmas Eve, Mom never did get to change into her The surprise visit was the best placed it in an alcove of the living room. around 4 p.m., my sister Linda and I were Christmas dress, and the tater-tot casserole Christmas gift that any of us received that Then I went upstairs to get the ornaments upstairs changing into our Christmas finery. came to the table still mostly frozen year or any other Christmas after that! and lights. Our sister Sandy had arrived and was in the because the oven hadn’t been turned on After carrying them downstairs, I kitchen with Mom. Dad was down the soon enough. But what a great time we (Margie Walke is a member of St. Louis walked into the living room and could not street sharing a bit of Christmas cheer with had! Many prayers of thanks were offered Par ish in Batesville.) † believe my eyes. All of the needles had fallen off, and covered the floor at the base of the tree. What a disappointment! Nylons bring back memories of uncomfortable Midnight Mass The thought occurred to me that it By Cathy Bloom purchased for us at Christmas. would be so excited. was time to buy an artificial, green Special to The Criterion One year, my request to her was for I don’t remember if the girls were Christmas tree after many years of having nylon stockings. I wanted to wear nylons to impressed with my nylons. I just real trees. My Christmas memory is of a special Midnight Mass on Christmas that year. I remember my legs itching, getting hot I traveled to Fountain Square and Christmas Eve in the late 1950s. knew she would think it was a great idea. and feeling funny from the nylons selected a beautiful artificial tree. I had a very special aunt, Winnie, who Our family always stopped by her seemingly cutting off my circulation. With all the ornaments and lights, the saw only goodness in her nieces and apartment before Midnight Mass. I had high I spent most of Midnight Mass hoping new tree was a sight to behold. nephews when we were growing up. She hopes of wearing nylons as I sang in the that it would be over soon so I could get The artificial tree did not have the attended all our school programs and choir at Mass. I thought it would be the best my nylons off and go back to wearing aroma and smell of cedar, but at least I sporting events, always saying how great Christmas present ever. bobby socks. did not have to worry about the needles we were, whatever our part. Aunt Winnie did not disappoint me. With Each year at Midnight Mass, I say a falling off of it. Wonderful memories of Aunt Winnie a quick, delighted “thank you,” I was off to little prayer and wish a Merry Christmas That year was one of many holiday include her perfect gift giving. She did her bedroom to change into the nylons to to my very special Aunt Winnie— seasons I remember which brought the not have much money, but she worked at wear with my black pumps. I was so happy. especially if I am wearing nylons! magic of Christmas. the local department store as a sales clerk, We all walked to Midnight Mass. The and she knew fashion. The latest in nylons seemed a little uncomfortable, but I (Cathy Bloom is a member of St. Malachy (Mary C. Vinci is a member of Sacred purses, hats and gloves would be knew they looked great and the other girls Parish in Brownsburg.) † Heart of Jesus Parish in Indianapolis.) †

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Christmas cheer. Christmas with the cousins Before long, they all sat down to the Christmas feast. is a great family legacy When dinner was finished, it was Uncle Luke Fitzpatrick’s By Ida Lamberti The air was crisp and still, the only sound time for his part of the

Special to The Criterion coming from the sleigh bells attached to the Christmas tradition. Service Postal courtesyPhoto U.S. horses’ harness. Uncle Luke, who was It was getting close to Christmas, and Winnie was always amazed at how mother’s bachelor brother, that meant the big family gathering with all Christmas Day unfolded. As soon as they always had a gift for each of of the cousins. arrived, carried in the food and hung up his nieces and nephews. Winnie loved Christmas, but the their coats, her mother and Grandma Uncle Luke was a great part that she liked the best was being with Fitzpatrick talked about “making the reader so his favorite gift for all of the cousins who gathered at table big.” each of them was a book. Grandma Fitzpatrick’s farm to celebrate She never heard any of the grown-ups Every year, Uncle Luke Christmas Day. use that expression except at Christmastime seemed to choose just the Winnie’s Grandma and Grandpa so she guessed that it meant what had to right book for each of her Fitzpatrick lived on a farm in northwest happen to the table to hold all of the special cousins. She wondered how Iowa. Winnie’s mother, Mary Fitzpatrick, foods that had been prepared. Uncle Luke, who had no and her mother’s sisters and brothers all After it was covered with the big white children, would know which grew up on the Fitzpatrick farm near the tablecloth, her older sisters, Frances and books to choose, even for West Branch River. Loretta, carefully placed Grandma’s best the girls. Winnie thought that it must have been dishes and silverware evenly around the For Winnie, a favorite was wonderful growing up there because in the table. the series of books by winter the shallow river was always frozen Winnie didn’t mind not getting to help Louisa May Alcott—the over by Christmas and it stayed frozen until because she could barely take her eyes away stories of Little Women and the following spring. It was perfect for from the front windows that looked out on Little Men, and especially its Madonna and Sleeping Child ice skating all winter long, and especially the lane and down the road. For Winnie, the sequel, Eight Cousins. for playing “Crack the Whip” with all of high point of the day was the arrival of the Too soon, the sun began to Since 1978, the theme of each “traditional” Christmas stamp has the Fitzpatrick cousins on Christmas Day. cousins. slide slowly down the been the Madonna and Child. The 2009 stamp features a painting On Christmas morning, Winnie awoke Finally, to her great delight, she saw their western sky, and the ritual by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Salvi (1609-85), more with a feeling of anticipation and hurried team of horses and buggy coming down the began of gathering everything commonly known as Sassoferrato. The painting is currently in downstairs to the warm kitchen. lane carrying Aunt Kate and her family. up and preparing for the drive the collection of the Hearst Castle in California. It depicts a Her mother was always busy putting the Winnie’s mother, Mary Fitzpatrick, back home. blonde Madonna clothed in red and cradling the sleeping Christ final touches on the food for the Christmas had married Dan Doherty so Winnie and The men hitched up the Child in purple cloth. From each of the two top corners, the feast, and the kitchen smelled like her sisters and brother were the horses while the women childlike face of a cherub looks down from the clouds. cinnamon and brown sugar and raisins. “Doherty Cousins.” Her mother’s sister, gathered their dishes. The Her father was already outside feeding Kate Fitzpatrick, had married John Linnan cousins began the round of the horses and getting them ready for the so all of their big family were the goodbyes before they moved out into the childhood enhanced those occasions and trip to Grandma Fitzpatrick’s farm. Her “Linnan Cousins.” cold, evening air for the ride home, bidding formed in her memory a deeper father hitched the horses to the bobsled, Winnie watched with anticipation as the farewell to another Christmas Day. appreciation of those loving relationships and covered the bottom of the bobsled with buggy drew closer. 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00945-RES06-0409 A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2009 by Catholic News FaithAlive! Service. Isaiah proclaimed message of hope in the midst of darkness By Fr. Dale Launderville, O.S.B. Peace [his reign will be charac- terized by peace]” (Is 9:5). The prophet Isaiah proclaimed around In other words, the God of 730 B.C. that “the people who walked in Israel, the parent of his people, will

darkness have seen a great light; Upon appoint a ruler as his viceroy who CNS Wiechec photo/Nancy those who dwelt in the land of gloom a will bring wholeness and harmony light has shone” (Is 9:1). to the land. He made this announcement to an The lengthy name in the form of Israelite nation whose northern half had a sentence—Wonder-Counselor, been overrun by the imperial forces of God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince Assyria, a nation located in what is of Peace—would have been currently the northern part of Iraq. shortened in day-to-day use, as was Isaiah’s audience in Jerusalem was the case with a name like Jonathan, spared this devastation, but in the process which means “the Lord has given had become subject to Assyrian power. [us a child].” This was a name the But in the midst of this darkness and parents would have given a child at insecurity, the prophet Isaiah proclaimed a the joyous time of his birth. message of hope. Usually, this name for the He declared that a king was about to be newborn Davidic king is translated: born in the Davidic household in “Wonderful Counselor, God-Hero, Jerusalem, and so seemed to be referring to Everlasting Father, Prince of Hezekiah (715-687 B.C.). Peace.” With the birth of a child, a new agent But such a translation creates begins to shape the lives of those around four epithets rather than one name the baby. and overlooks the fact that Hebrew But in the case of this royal child, Isaiah names are usually in the form of a declared that he would defeat foreign foes sentence. and free the Israelite people from The epithet “Everlasting Father” oppression (Is 9:2-4). This child would or “Father-Forever” makes little grow up to become a hero of divine sense when applied to the The prophet Isaiah proclaimed a message of hope to God’s people when he spoke of a newborn king who would proportions. newborn son. be born in the Davidic family and would grow up to become a hero of divine proportions. Isaiah called this ruler The power in store for this newborn The name given as a sentence “Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace,” and said he would bring wholeness and ruler is celebrated in the name given to solves this problem by rightly harmony to the land. him: “For a child is born to us, a son is placing the emphasis on the God of given us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. Israel as a Father who is blessing probably thought that this newborn royal This messianic king was not an ordinary They name him Wonder-Counselor Israel with a new royal son, who will child would be Hezekiah. dynastic ruler for he would come forth [remarkable for his wisdom and prudence], transform their darkness into light. In the Book of Isaiah, Hezekiah is from God and rule not simply with God-Hero [a warrior and defender of his As a prophet, Isaiah was speaking to the celebrated as an upright king who trusted in extraordinary power, but more importantly people like God himself], Father-Forever people and circumstances of the late the God of Israel. This faithful commitment with justice and righteousness. [ever devoted to his people], Prince of eighth century B.C. In his own mind, he to the Lord set the good king Hezekiah The inspired prophet Isaiah gave voice apart from his predecessor, Ahaz. to hopeful words that still bring light to our So Hezekiah was honored in the darkness. We celebrate God’s love at Christmas Israelite tradition as an exemplary king In a world scarred by violence and By Carole Norris Greene Luke’s wondrous Gospel: who knew the importance of waiting on insecurity, we need the vision and the “When the angels went away from God, and not trying to manufacture peace encouragement that Isaiah proclaims to the How does one respond to the them to heaven, the shepherds said to by his own plans and schemes. people of God. unfathomable love of God that we celebrate one another, ‘Let us go, then, to By opening his heart to God so that God Trust in God alone is the message that at Christmas? Bethlehem to see this thing that has might act through him, Hezekiah promoted Isaiah impresses upon his audience. By feasting on the word of God with taken place, which the Lord has made justice and righteousness in his kingdom. Just as each new child comes forth as a humility, gratitude and joy! known to us.’ But although Hezekiah was a good king, gift of God to bring new life into a family, In the first reading for the Mass at dawn “So they went in haste and found he was not perfect. Thus, the promised so also God was born among us and went on Christmas Day, we hear Isaiah proclaim, Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in newborn child is not fully captured by the through the full range of human experience “Your savior comes!” (Is 62:11). the manger. ... They made known the historical king Hezekiah. from birth to death so that we might be Our responsorial for that Mass is, message ... told them about this child. The idealized royal king praised in this brought into God’s realm, and be “A light will shine on us this day: The Lord All who heard it were amazed by what song of thanksgiving at his birth goes far transformed by the divine love shared by is born for us.” had been told them by the shepherds. beyond the capabilities of a human ruler. the Father and the Son. In the second reading from the Book of “And Mary kept all these things, The poetry of the song may simply have It is this abundance of God’s love that Titus, wretched mankind is called reflecting on them in her heart” been a way of expressing strong confidence we celebrate at Christmas. “beloved” then is told, “Not because of any (Lk 2:15-19). in a newborn king. righteous deeds we had done but because However, early Christians recognized in (Benedictine Father Dale Launderville is a of his mercy, he saved us” (Ti 3:5). (Carole Norris Greene is the associate Isaiah 9:1-6 a messianic king who would Scripture scholar at St. John’s University in Joy fills our hearts as we hear again editor of Faith Alive!) † usher in the reign of God. Collegeville, Minn.) † Discussion Point Take time to recognize God’s presence This Week’s Question I’m a daily communicant and say daily prayers. I also do volunteer work, which is following his footsteps Mankind was created to worship and reverence God. through reverent hospitality and care for others.” To what extent do you offer God worship and (Marjorie Mangan, Binghamton, N.Y.) reverence in your daily life? “The obvious way is in prayer, but also a lot of it is in “It’s just a matter of acknowledging that he’s always dealing with other people because that’s where you present to us, ... taking small moments ... to find God. Being respectful and treating them well is acknowledge it. At least once each day, I look at my another way of worshipping God.” (Sheila Whalen, calendar and appointments, and ask God to bless the Northbrook, Ill.) day, the people [I will talk to] and the work I’m doing that day.” (Amy Auzenne, Katy, Texas) Lend Us Your Voice “As a family, we have night prayers and say what we’re thankful for in a structured way. ... In an An upcoming edition asks: What is your favorite work unstructured way, I take a lot of walks. I love nature of religious-themed art? How does it affect you? and just appreciating what [God] made is also a way to worship.” (Ali McAdams, Hull, Ga.) To respond for possible publication, send an e-mail to [email protected] or write to Faith Alive! at “I try to follow Jesus and do his work as best I can. 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. † CNS photo/Crosiers Page 20 The Criterion Christmas 2009 Friday, December 18, 2009 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Catholic Education Outreach/ ‘Charity in Truth’: We must feed the hungry Ken Ogorek Evangelization (Fourth in a series of columns) He references the 25th chapter of everything done to combat hunger must be Matthew’s Gospel, in which Christ tells us done with the involvement of local efforts in parishes Quite naturally, Pope Benedict XVI that feeding the hungry and giving drink to communities. They must be involved in devotes space in his encyclical “Caritas in the thirsty are requirements for those who choices and decisions that affect the use of are making a Veritate” (“Charity in will be saved at the end of the world. their agricultural land. Truth”) to the problem Feeding the hungry is an ethical The local people should also be taught difference of hunger in many poor imperative for the universal Church, he innovative farming techniques, assuming countries. says, as she responds to the teachings of her that the techniques have been tested “Dear Ken, It is a problem, of founder. We must share our goods with sufficiently, and been judged to be “I am writing to update you on the progress course, that has always those less fortunate. respectful of people’s culture and the of our parish evangelization committee’s been with us, and we There is enough food in the world. What environment, and attentive to the needs of efforts. Father asked me can’t help but feel sorry is missing, the pope says, is a network of the most deprived people. to chair an evangelization for all those, especially economic institutions capable of guaran- All this, of course, is the approach that team. He said that when children, who continue teeing regular access to sufficient food and the Catholic Church’s aid organizations, something is everyone’s in our modern age to die from starvation. water. In times of real food crises, whether such as Catholic Relief Services, have job it soon becomes no The pope lays down some principles that due to natural causes like droughts or always done. So, too, do other charities one’s job, and that we must keep in mind as we strive for the storms, or due to political irresponsibility, such as Food for the Poor, Catholic evangelization is too elimination of world hunger, a problem that, these institutions must be able to address missionaries around the world and various important not to have a in our global era, has become a requirement people’s needs and see that they’re taken other Christian relief agencies that work in focused effort in our for safeguarding the peace and stability of care of. the world’s poorest countries. parish. the planet. He calls for promotion of agricultural None of what the pope says about “Father and I He says that we must cultivate a public development in poor countries, hunger is new, but he considered it identified a few people who we knew we conscience that considers food and access addressed within a long-range important to point out that those of us in wanted to invite to be team members. We then to water as universal rights of all human perspective. That includes investing in wealthy countries have a grave obligation to publicized throughout the parish in various beings, without distinction or discrimi- rural infrastructures, such as irrigation help feed the world’s hungry and starving ways that a team was forming and invited folks nation. These rights, he says, have an systems, transportation, the organization people. Perhaps most of us can’t do it to join this ministry. important place within the pursuit of other of markets for farmers and the latest personally, but we can support the “Part of this publicity involved explaining rights, beginning with the fundamental right forms of agricultural technology. organizations that are trying to do what the briefly what evangelization is and that to life. Pope Benedict emphasizes that pope says. † Catholics have a major role to play in evange- lizing their neighborhoods and communities. The Joyful Catholic/Rick Hermann Peg McEvoy’s suggestions were very helpful in explaining why we’re forming a team. “Our first few meetings were spent getting The greatest gift is ours to share with God and others to know each other and discussing the key A pastor looked at the crèche one day we marvel at the diversity of our unique gifts. with gratitude. passages that Peg suggested—the readings after Christmas and noticed Baby Jesus was “Each man has his own gift from God; “We also rejoice through our Lord Jesus from specific Church documents that articulate missing from his cradle. one has this gift, another has that” (1 Cor 7:7). Christ, through whom we have now received clearly what evangelization is all about. He went outside and What is your favorite gift, your red wagon? reconciliation” (Rom 5:11). “We know that Rome wasn’t built in a day, saw a little boy pulling Is it rusty or do you appreciate it? Thus, Jesus reconciles us with our Father, and that we must be patient as we start this a new red wagon. In the Maybe it is being a friendly person, good the Great Gift Giver. He opens the doors of process. But hoping to move the ball forward, wagon was the missing parent, inspiring teacher or loving caregiver. heaven to us, right now, this very day, this we have modest yet significant goals for the Jesus. Perhaps you are gifted with patience, very moment. next six months in the three key areas that are He walked up to the encouragement or the ability to sing or pray. Now suppose we ask God what is the the new evangelization: boy and said, “Hi there. Even the smallest gifts can have great best gift we can give him in return? 1) reaching the unchurched, Where did you get the consequences. We need to see all our gifts and It is the gift of ourselves. Just as Jesus 2) reinvigorating the alienated, Baby Jesus?” talents as priceless presents from God. gave himself to us, he wants us to give 3) refreshing those currently practicing our The little boy We did not create them, we do not deserve ourselves wholeheartedly to him and rejoice Catholic faith. replied, “In the church.” them and we certainly cannot repay them in his love. “As our Church says, each of us needs “Why did you take him?” the pastor except by using them wisely and well. He also wants us to use our gifts to help ongoing evangelization. asked. How does God want us to respond? With others and thus show them his love. “Each “You’re a great guy, Ken—charming, “Well,” said the boy, “I prayed to Jesus joy and gratitude. “Rejoice in all the good one should use whatever gift he has received handsome, witty …” and promised him that if he gave me a things the Lord your God has given to you” to serve others” (1 Pt 4:10). This letter is fictional—especially the last wagon for Christmas, I’d take him for a ride (Dt 26:11). Like the little boy in the story who pulls part. But it typifies the sort of feedback we are in it.” Now suppose we ask God to name his Jesus in his wagon, let us use our gifts to starting to hear based on our efforts to help our Does this story evoke fond memories in favorite gift to us, the one we should cherish show other people the real Jesus more 151 parishes and missions see to it that evange- you of a favorite gift you gave or received? above all the others. What do you think he clearly. After all, our Savior is truly the lization is a high visibility ministry in their Perhaps it was a doll, a bike, a red wagon would say? greatest gift to the whole world so let’s show local Church. or a puppy. Maybe it was a ring, a spouse, a “For God so loved the world that he gave him to everyone. Does your parish have an evangelization child or a house. his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Wherever you go, enjoy your gifts and team, committee or other group that focuses by We are blessed with many gifts, material him shall not perish but have eternal life” take Jesus along for the ride. name on this important part of Catholic life? If and spiritual, and we are wise to remember (Jn 3:16). so, could the team benefit from your efforts where all gifts come from, especially the gift God’s greatest gift is his Son, Jesus Christ, (Rick Hermann is a popular columnist, given your enthusiasm for our Catholic faith? of life itself: “Every good and perfect gift is who offers to forgive our sins and reconcile us speaker and author of Finding God If no team is present, might God be calling you from above, coming down from the Father” with our Father. Everywhere and The Spirit Set Me Free. to approach Father and offer to head up such (Jas 1:17). Since our self-love often disconnects us He welcomes e-mail at an effort? Thus, we thank God for all our gifts, and from God, we delight in this reconciliation [email protected].) † Several myths and misperceptions about evangelization are alive and well. Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister For example: “In our diverse society, it’s not really appropriate to get in another person’s business by discussing faith, God, religion, Should animals be part of the Nativity scene? etc.,” or “So long as I live like a good person, A soothing time for me during the elsewhere—I heard an adult express Holy Bible for a reference source. His there’s never a need to discuss and share my hectic Advent season is preparing the distress in seeing more than the usual book is profound. Naturally, he taps into faith and the difference it makes in my life.” family Nativity scene, animals commonly depicted at the writings attributed to St. Francis, who Certainly we must be prudent about when also known as a holy site. always glorified Our Creator’s work. He we raise the topic of faith and how we crèche. I wish I could have shared with him my also closes his book with “Three Prayers approach religion-related topics in various Christian churches belief that when I get to heaven my loved of Blessing for Any Animal, Fish, Bird or conversational settings. But thinking that being do the same thing in ones who preceded me in death, as well as Other Creature.” He encourages gathering Catholic and focusing on evangelization don’t more splendid ways— all of the animals I have cared for through family and friends for these blessings. go together is simply inaccurate. or more lively ways the years, will be with God and pre- The subtitle for his book is God’s When parishes pay suitable attention to how when a Nativity scene deceased friends and family to welcome Saving Love for the Whole Family of evangelization fits in with various ministries includes actual people me there. Creation. Each chapter brought me closer and efforts, the faith community truly grows by in the roles of our Someone else years ago told me that to the understanding of God’s love for all God’s grace. A parish evangelization team is an Blessed Mother Mary my idea is ludicrous, perhaps even his creatures. One chapter, the “Blessing essential part of each local Church. and Joseph with the infant Jesus, sacrilegious. of Pets,” brought happy tears to my Peg McEvoy, associate director for Evange- surrounded by either the Wise Men or a So I was especially happy when I eyes—and a renewed feeling of oneness lization and Family Catechesis in the variety of animals or both. recently read a feature story in with God’s love and with nature as he archdiocese, and I stand ready to assist you in Years ago, I took my youngest The Criterion about a book that proves my created it. your quest to make evangelization a lively and daughter, Lisa, to see the large crèche at point. It is titled Will I See My Dog in Yes, I do believe that the Christmas visible presence at your parish. St. Peter’s Cathedral in my hometown of Heaven? The author is Franciscan Father crèche may include all manner of God’s We’re already hearing good results from Belleville, Ill. Jack Wintz of Cincinnati, who has been creatures. these efforts in several places. What news can As we walked down a long aisle in the writing and editing for St. Anthony Will I See My Dog in Heaven? is you bring us about evangelization ministry in cathedral to enjoy this holy scene, she said Messenger magazine since 1972. He is published by Paraclete Press in Brewster, your parish? loudly, “Happy birthday, Jesus.” also the author of an e-mail newsletter Mass. Log on to www.paracletepress.com Such an expression was not usually called “Friar Jack’s E-aspirations” for more information. (Ken Ogorek is director of catechesis for the used at that time, but it warmed my heart (www.friarjack.org). Office of Catholic Education in the and the hearts of others around us. Friar Jack doesn’t just acknowledge the (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of archdiocese. He can be reached at However, one time long after that— presence of dogs in heaven. He also Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is 800-382-9836, ext. 1446, or by e-mail at while viewing another Nativity scene speaks for all animal life and uses the a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † [email protected].) † The Criterion Christmas 2009 Friday, December 18, 2009 Page 21

Fourth Sunday of Advent/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Titus 2:11-14 Daily Readings Luke 2:1-14 Dawn Monday, Dec. 21 Isaiah 62:11-12 The Sunday Readings Peter Canisius, priest and doctor Psalm 97:1, 6, 11-12 of the Church Titus 3:4-7 Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009 effects of reconciling humanity with God Song of Songs 2:8-14 Luke 2:15-20 will never cease. Thus, no other sacrifices or Zephaniah 3:14-18a Day • Micah 5:1-4a are necessary. All has been accomplished. Psalm 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 Isaiah 52:7-10 • Hebrews 10:5-10 St. Luke’s Gospel furnishes the last Luke 1:39-45 reading. Psalm 98:1-6 • Luke 1:39-45 Hebrews 1:1-6 It is the story of the Visitation. Mary Tuesday, Dec. 22 This weekend observes the last Sunday in travels from her own home to a place in the John 1:1-18 Advent. hills of Judah. Traditionally, it has been 1 Samuel 1:24-28 or John 1:1-5, 9-14 The first reading is from the Book of thought that this place is the site now called (Response) 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-8 Micah, who is regarded as one of the Ein Karem. Once a few miles from Luke 1:46-56 Saturday, Dec. 26 Minor Prophets, in large Jerusalem, it has been absorbed by the Stephen, first martyr part because of the growth of the city and for all practical Wednesday, Dec. 23 Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 book’s brevity. purposes is today a part of Jerusalem. John of Kanty, priest Psalm 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc-17 It contains only Mary goes to meet her cousin, Elizabeth, Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 Matthew 10:17-22 seven chapters. By the wife of Zachariah. Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14 contrast, the Book of Elizabeth is also pregnant. Since Luke 1:57-66 Isaiah has 66 chapters. Elizabeth was past the childbearing age for a Sunday, Dec. 27 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary The author was a woman, her conception was regarded as Thursday, Dec. 24 contemporary of Isaiah, miraculous. Her child had a special destiny. and Joseph the author of the first He was holy. Elizabeth’s unborn child will 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Sirach 3:2-7, 12-14 section of the Book of be John the Baptist. Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29 Psalm 128:1-5 Isaiah. Elizabeth realizes that Mary is expecting a Luke 1:67-79 Colossians 3:12-21 Very few biographical facts are known child, and Mary’s child will be the Messiah. Vigil of Christmas or Colossians 3:12-17 about the author of Micah. He came from a Elizabeth’s unborn child understands the Isaiah 62:1-5 Luke 2:41-52 small village some 25 miles southwest of profound character of all that is transpiring, Psalm 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 Jerusalem. However, nothing is known of his and senses God in the presence of Mary and Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 Monday, Dec. 28 background. her own unborn infant. Both Elizabeth and Matthew 1:1-25 The Holy Innocents, martyrs As did so many prophets of ancient her unborn child testify to the Messiah. or Matthew 1:18-25 Israel, Micah was determined to call his 1 John 1:5-2:2 Psalm 124:2-5, 7c-8 people, the Chosen People, back to God and Reflection Friday, Dec. 26 away from sin. He argued for piety and for It is the last weekend of Advent. Matthew 2:13-18 loyalty to the Covenant with God. Christmas will be celebrated within the The Nativity of the Lord Furthermore, he warned that indifference week. For almost everyone, it will be a busy, (Christmas) Tuesday, Dec. 29 to God only led to disaster, personal as well hurried day as well as a time of excitement, Midnight 1 John 2:3-11 as national. anticipation and joy. Isaiah 9:1-6 Psalm 96:1-3, 5b-6 In his day, piety was in short supply. Nevertheless, there is time to make Psalm 96:1-3, 11-13 Luke 2:22-35 Greed and exploitation overwhelmed the Christmas a personal spiritual event. So, in continued on page 23 economy, merely indications of rampant these readings during Advent’s last weekend, personal greed. Religious practices were the Church calls us to Jesus. He is sparse, and often insincere and poorly everything, the Church emphatically and Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen presented when they did occur. joyfully declares. In the words of Hebrews, Amid all this, Micah promised that a in the words of Luke, Jesus is the answer to Savior will come. This Savior will lead the every human need. The sacraments of the Church are people away from sin and to God. The The writings of Micah remind us that Savior will come from Bethlehem. when we allow Jesus to come to us, all peace meant for the living, not the dead Here, Micah refers to David, who was and happiness will abide with us. † born in Bethlehem. David was very The father of a friend of mine died what it is, a part of the prayer of the important. As king of Israel, his royal role Qrecently. She found him two days Church and an encounter with the was not primarily political, it was religious. Readers may submit prose after he died. Lord” (#99). His task was to see that the people obeyed Her family says she When this has not been possible for God. or poetry for faith column should have called a whatever reason, anointing of the sick Micah forecasted that when this Savior The Criterion invites readers to priest to give him the may be conferred after the person has lost becomes king, all will be well. All will be at submit original prose or poetry relating sacrament of penance consciousness. However, it should never peace. to faith or experiences of prayer for and anoint him. be ministered if it is clear without doubt For its second reading, the Church this possible publication in the “My She didn’t do so that the individual is already dead. weekend gives us a lesson from the Letter to Journey to God” column. because she felt there In this case, the priest might pray for the Hebrews. Seasonal reflections also are was no point. the person, asking God’s forgiveness and Heavy with its Hebrew symbolism, this appreciated. Please include name, What is the proper for all the other gifts the Church begs epistle also is renowned for brilliantly address, parish and telephone number procedure in these from God in its petitions for the dead. extolling Jesus as Lord and as the Lamb of with submissions. situations? Should she have had a priest Canon law echoes these teachings. The God. Send material for consideration to come to give him these sacraments? sacrament of anointing is to be ministered In Hebrews, Jesus appears as the perfect “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, (Oklahoma) to those who have attained the use of victim and priest. His sacrifice on Calvary P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 reason when there is any doubt was sublime, perfect and utterly unique. or e-mail to [email protected]. † I believe your friend acted wisely. whatsoever that the sick person is in fact Most important, his sacrifice was eternal. Its ASacraments are for the living, not the dead, or even whether he or she is in fact dead. seriously ill. Either or both of these sacraments While the above deals more directly My Journey to God should be administered, at least with the sacrament of anointing of the conditionally, only as long as there is any sick, practice relating to the dying is doubt that the person still has bodily life. substantially the same for the sacrament (See “Pastoral Care of the Sick,” #15. of penance. References cited in this column are to this A Different Christmas ritual.) My wife and I are lifelong Catholics The Church has two complementary Qand don’t know much about other concerns in the sacrament of the faiths. It is the Advent season and great joy The gift of His only beloved Son to all anointing. We were confused recently when we erupts, of us, “It supports the sick in their struggle went to a Lutheran funeral and heard Welling up to become praise and glory, The seed from the root of Jessie’s stem against illness and continues Christ’s them recite the Apostles’ Creed, including Manifested in the voices of believers, is sown. messianic work of healing” (#96). that they believe in the Catholic Church. Carols and hymns toll out the great story. These obviously affect not only the How do we explain that? (Iowa) Be done with the ordinary Christmas sick person himself or herself, but also A child is born of humble mortal lineage, season. family members and friends who need Within a few decades after Jesus’ A birth that fulfills the ancient prophecies, Enjoy a different Christmas, where we this message of hope and comfort. Adeath, the Christian community was The coming of a Savior for all give ourselves away, This is why every effort is required to already called “catholic.” The Greek word humankind, And have a joyous Christ-like prepare for and celebrate the sacraments “katholikos” simply means universal, Prophecies predicted over many centuries. Christmas, of anointing, penance and Eucharist while indicating, among other things, that the And pray that we share Christ’s love the dying person is still able to participate Christian faith is for all people, not only Have we really felt the greatness of each day. in them with loved ones. for certain classes or places. Christmas? As the ritual points out and Catholic The Apostles’ Creed reached its Christmas that is a true gift from God By Thomas J. Rillo theology indicates: “Because of its very present form around the year 200 so it is alone, nature as a sign [as a sacramental action], not strange that it includes the phrase the sacrament of anointing of the sick “catholic church.” (Thomas J. Rillo is a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bloomington, and is a should be celebrated with members of the When Protestants recite the Benedictine oblate of Saint Meinrad Archabbey. This poem was inspired by a visit to a family and other representatives of the Apostles’ Creed, they intend that original shopping mall during the Christmas season replete with advertisements of consumerism.) Christian community whenever this is meaning, not as a reference to the possible. Then the sacrament is seen for Roman Catholic Church. † Page 22 The Criterion Christmas 2009 Friday, December 18, 2009

Goodrich. Mother of Michele, Thornton. Grandfather of seven. McKEE, Mary Virginia, 98, Thomas Pastore. Grandmother of James and Joseph Goodrich. Great-grandfather of 12. St. Gabriel, Connersville, Nov. 3. four. Sister of John Nichol. LITKENHOUS, Louis E., 86, Cousin of several. RETTIG, Paul D., 49, HILBERT, Arthur H., 95, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, MOSCATO, Luella, 69, St. Malachy, Brownsburg, Rest in peace St. Gabriel, Connersville, New Albany, Nov. 27. Father of Nov. 30. Husband of Corie St. Mary, Greensburg, Nov. 22. Julie Fowler and Robert Rettig. Father of Abbi, Alexis, Nov. 19. Husband of Marie Wife of James Moscato. Mother Please submit in writing to our of two. Great-grandmother of Litkenhous. Grandfather of six. Annee and Ashley Rettig. Son of Hilbert. Father of Cathy Marcum, of Micki Baker, Marti Garwood office by 10 a.m. Thursday two. Ann Miller, Susan Hilbert and Great-grandfather of three. Carole (Keller) Rettig. Brother of and Michael Moscato. Sister of Chris, Dan, Gary, Jim, Mike and before the week of publication; BUTLER, Virginia (Vize), 85, Jeanie Robinson. Brother of LONG, Hazel E., 89, St. Pius X, Alan and Gene Merx. Grand- Steve Rettig. be sure to state date of death. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Indian- Robert Hilbert. Grandfather of Indianapolis, Dec. 1. Mother of mother of three. Obituaries of archdiocesan apolis, Nov. 27. Mother of Ray seven. Great-grandfather of 10. Ramona Rummans, Margaret WILSON, Joseph F., 87, priests serving our archdiocese Schaller, Michael and Terry St. Augustine Home for the Krebs. Grandmother of three. KNOX, Jean M., 90, St. OGLE, Deborah Maynard, 60, are listed elsewhere in Great-grandmother of 10. Great- Long. Sister of Ramona Brown Aged, Indianapolis, Dec. 11. Matthew, Indianapolis, Nov. 13. St. Roch, Indianapolis, Nov. 26. The Criterion. Order priests great-grandmother of two. and Mickey Pund. Grandmother Father of Violet Engel, Sheila and religious sisters and Wife of George Butzin. Mother of 13. Great-grandmother of 10. PASTORE, Eda, 85, Katko, Paula Moore, Fagan CARTER, Katrine E., 92, brothers are included here, of Christine Baron and Thomas Sacred Heart, Clinton, Nov. 19. O’Reilly and Joseph Wilson. St. Christopher, Indianapolis, MARTIN, Teresa, 46, unless they are natives of the Butzin. Grandmother of two. Wife of Americo Pastore. Mother Grandfather of five. Great- Nov. 28. Wife of Alvin Carter. St. Gabriel, Connersville, archdiocese or have other grandfather of four. † Mother of Kenneth Carter. KOEBELER, Paul, 91, St. Jude, Nov. 13. Daughter of Robert of Maria Lang, Lisa Smith and connec tions to it; those are Indianapolis, Dec. 3. Father of Martin and Marlene Martin. separate obituaries on this Grandmother of eight. Great- grandmother of one. Cynthia Koebeler and Barbara Half-sister of Joshua Martin. Conventual Franciscan Father Mark page. Mindrup was a vicar provincial BAILEY, Frances Elinor, 93, CLOUSE, Mary, 77, Providence Sister Marie Benson served St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, St. Andrew, Richmond, Dec. 4. Conventual Franciscan Father Mark F. Mindrup, a native of Nov. 18. Mother of Barbara Mother of Phil Defibaugh. Terre Haute, died on Dec. 8 at St. Gertrude Health Center in Grandm other of five. Great- as a teacher or principal for 41 years Williams. Sister of Mary Shakopee, Minn. He was 96. grandm other of two. Elizabeth Langhorst and John Providence Sister Marie Benson died on Dec. 6 at The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Dec. 14 at the Mother Theodore Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 88. Wiegman. Grandmother of two. DUNSMORE, Honore M., 90, chapel at Mount St. Francis in southern Indiana. Burial followed in The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Dec. 10 at the Great-grandmother of four. St. Paul Hermitage, the friars’ cemetery. Beech Grove, Dec. 2. Mother Church of the Immaculate Conception at the motherhouse. Burial He was born on March 11, 1913, in Terre Haute. He professed his BASSO, John Victor, 85, of Linda Augenstein and Sharon followed at the sisters’ cemetery. solemn vows in 1936, and was ordained to the priesthood on June 3, St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, Gartrell. Grandmother of one. The former Winifred Mary Benson was born on July 8, 1921, 1939, at Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo, Ohio. Nov. 29. Husband of Anne Step-grandmother of seven. Step- in Chicago. In 1942, Father Mark earned a License in Sacred Theology at Basso. Father of John, Robert great-grandmother of 11. She entered the congregation of the Sisters of Providence on The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. and Thomas Basso. Grandfather Jan. 5, 1939, and received the name Sister Marie Ralph. She Prior to 1970, Father Mark served as a pastor, preacher of parish FINNEGAN, John, 71, of six. Great-grandfather of three. professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1941, and final vows on missions, and professor of ethics and moral theology. St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Aug. 15, 1947. From 1966-70, Father Mark served as vicar provincial for the BENTON, Michael, 57, Floyds Knobs, Dec. 2. Husband Sister Marie earned a bachelor of science in education at Province of Our Lady of Consolation based at Mount St. Francis. St. Joseph, Rockville, Nov. 30. of Janice Finnegan. Father of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master of science in From 1972 to 2001, he resided at Franciscan Retreats in Son of Anna Margaret Fravel. Laura Brenzel, Ann Lucas, Karen education at Indiana State University in Terre Haute. Prior Lake, Minn., where he ministered to those battling alcohol and Brother of Teresa Baker, Celia Watt, Natalie Wenzel, John and During 70 years as a Sister of Providence, she ministered as a chemical dependency. Grossheim, Michele Lincoln, Patrick Finnegan. Son of Dorothy teacher and principal for 41 years. She taught music and elementary Known as a gifted and dynamic speaker, Father Mark often gave Kelley Lewis, Dorothy, Jayanne (Casper) Finnegan. Brother of education at Catholic schools in Indiana, North Carolina, Maryland retreats throughout the United States and Canada for people in and John Benton. Mary Walker. Grandfather of 12. and Illinois. recovery. BERHEIDE, Charles, 83, GILLESPIE, June K., 81, In the archdiocese, Sister Marie served as the principal of the Father Mark served as an adviser to many bishops and religious Holy Family, Richmond, St. Matthew, Indianapolis, former Holy Trinity School in New Albany from 1943-48 and taught superiors on issues of chemical dependency and the clergy or Nov. 23. Husband of Virginia Nov. 20. Wife of Dale Gillespie. at St. Matthew School in Indianapolis from 1983-86. religious. He developed a series of protocols to assist bishops and Bereide. Father of Bob Berheide. Mother of Susan Albert, Jackie In 1982, Sister Marie retired from teaching. She served as the religious superiors in intervention, treatment and after care. Stepbrother of Joan Brandenberg Mitchell, James and Thomas register at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis from 1986-94. He also served as the international chaplain of the Calix Society and Betty Strzelecki. Gillespie. Grandmother of eight. In 1994, she retired and volunteered in Indianapolis. In 2004, she from 1986-94. BIANCHETTA, Mary, 93, Great-grandmother of seven. returned to the motherhouse and began her prayer ministry. Surviving are a niece and several nephews. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Sisters of Providence, St. Joseph, Universal, Nov. 19. GOODRICH, Marie E., 87, Memorial gifts may be sent to the Conventual Franciscans, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence Road, St. Mary-of- Mother of Sharon Wilson. Sister St. Matthew, Indianapolis, Mount St. Francis Friary, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis, the-Woods, IN 47876. † of Virginia Dagley. Grandmother Nov. 18. 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Lift me up

A human life is miraculous. It’s a simple, ordinary fact that’s easy to miss if you’re not paying attention. From the new mother holding her baby for the fi rst time to the nurse who comes back at the end of his shift to sit beside a bed and pray, we see wonders all around us, every day. We lift up and celebrate the precious beauty of everyday life. And it does make us different.

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