50¢ April 4, 2010 Think Green Volume 84, No. 14 Recycle this paper Go Green todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Go Digital TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Easter celebration Easter message Beyond RCIA, welcoming Dear Friends in Christ, May the peace and joy of the Risen Christ be with Catholics to the faith you! Pages 11-13 After 40 days of penitential preparation, we cele- brate with new hope and profound joy the radiant mys- tery of the Resurrection of the Lord. We hear anew the words of the angel to the women at the empty tomb: “Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who Palm Sunday was crucified. He has risen, He is not here.” — Mk 16:6. God’s love for us Jesus has indeed risen. This is the heart of our faith. Because of this extraordinary event, which is both his- Page 3 torical and transcendent, new light has shone on our human existence. Evil and sin are conquered. Death is not the end. Christ, victorious over sin and death, offers us a new heritage of life and glory! Because of our Lord’s Resurrection, we can Marian science exclaim with the Apostle Paul: “O death, where is your Excellence in research victory? O death, where is your sting?” — 1 Cor. 15:55. At Easter, indeed every Sunday, we are remind- Page 8 ed of Christ’s victory over death. We can say with St. Paul: “... thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” — 1 Cor. 15:57. We can learn so much from the profound reflec- tions of St. Paul on the meaning of Christ’s Carrying the Resurrection. I especially recommend reading and meditating on his inspired words about Christ’s Light of Christ Resurrection being the basis for our faith and the cause USF student recieves of our resurrection in Chapter 15 of his first letter to the Corinthians. At the end of that chapter, St. Paul Father Tom O’Connor award exhorts the Corinthians to persevere with confidence in Christ’s victory as they do the Lord’s work. Page 9 In our lives of faith, even in the midst of trials and sufferings, we too can be confident and have a spirit of hope because of our Lord’s victory and our share in that victory through His grace. As we celebrate Easter, Grow an Easter let us heed the great Apostle’s words: “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always Garden abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” — 1 Cor. 15:58. Theresa Thomas tells you how A happy and blessed Easter to all! Page 16 Sincerely yours in Christ, CNS PHOTO/ERICH LESSING/ART RESOURCE Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades The Risen Christ is depicted in this detail from the “Resurrection” by Italian Renaissance Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend master Piero della Francesca. Easter, the feast of the Resurrection, is April 4 this year. Annual Bishop’s Appeal attains highest total in 23 years
our priests. I have always believed that the everything he’s done. Second, Catholics who BY VINCE LABARBERA parish priests make it all possible. People here could give gave more realizing there were like- love their priests and follow them.” ly many who couldn’t donate this time due to he 23rd Annual Bishop’s Appeal in support “Credit for the 23rd Annual Bishop’s the economy. ... The faithful here are incredi- Tof the ministries and services of the Appeal all goes to Bishop D’Arcy,” said Harry bly generous in sharing their gifts for the Catholic Church throughout the Diocese of W. Verhiley, director of the diocesan Lord’s work.” Fort Wayne-South Bend has resulted in a total Development Office in charge of the annual The highest appeal previous to the 2009-10 collection of $5,745,113 — the highest amount campaign. Speaking of the bishop emeritus of campaign was the 2003-04 appeal amounting ever raised in the history of the campaign. the diocese, Verhiley continued, “The generos- to $5,623,163 followed by the 2008-09 appeal Despite the poor economy and a decrease in ity of our diocese to his last appeal is an which raised $5,568,513. the total number of gifts, the 2009-10 appeal expression of gratitude to Bishop D’Arcy’s The local diocese consists of 80 parishes realized an increase of $176,600 from the pre- selfless service to us.” comprising 57,345 households in 14 counties. vious year. In addition, the annual fundraiser “John and I believe the amazing outcome is A total of 22,473 families contributed to this was 128 percent over the goal of $4,500,000. the result of a combination of things,” added year’s appeal — a 39 percent rate of participa- This means if all pledges are kept, $1,745,113 Julie Kenny. She and her husband, John, tion. Most families participate by pledging an will be returned to parishes. served as general chairpersons of the recent amount and then making payments, related Bishop John M. D’Arcy said, “The annual campaign. “First and foremost is the love and Verhiley. “Pledging is the best way to double, appeal has always been parish centered and support people in the diocese have for Bishop that is the big reason for its success — that and D’Arcy. It was a way of saying ‘thank you’ for ABA, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 4, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Love is revealed most fully in Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856
PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades self-giving sacrifice on the cross
EDITOR: Tim Johnson women, married couples and families, lay NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad ecclesial ministers, and young people in our IN TRUTH pluralistic and culturally diverse society. Editorial Department The committee assists the bishops to pro- mote the evangelization and faith formation PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan AND of these persons, leading them toward a FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, deeper commitment to Christ and His Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, CHARITY Church in the world.” As you can imagine, Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES this committee has many responsibilities. Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May At our meeting on Thursday, we spent a Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, good deal of time discussing the dissemina- CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner tion of the bishops’ recent pastoral letter Palm Sunday “Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine I am writing this column on Palm Plan.” I highly encourage people to read Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week. this letter. It can be viewed on the USCCB Business Department Though it has been a rainy day, it has been Web site. At our meeting, among other mat- BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice a good day to reflect on Our Lord’s mes- ters, we also discussed the upcoming World AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber sianic entrance into Jerusalem. At Mass this Youth Day in Madrid, Spain, in August BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol morning in the Cathedral of the Immaculate 2011. I was organizing a large group of [email protected] Conception, I preached on the Passion and TIM JOHNSON youth to attend when I was in Harrisburg. Death of Jesus, the greatest act of love in Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades presents Danielle Now I am happy that our Youth and Young Advertising Sales human history, reminding the congregation Collins the Father Tom O’Connor Light of Christ Adult Ministry offices are working hard of Jesus’ command to love one another as Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) Award at St. Mary’s Church on March 26. here to organize a pilgrimage from our dio- He has loved us. Of course, that love is cese. I am looking forward to leading our (260) 456-2824 revealed most fully in Our Lord’s self-giv- young people on this pilgrimage. Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) ing sacrifice on the cross. Throughout Holy am entrusting this special intention for (574) 234-0687 Week, we reflect on the immense love of vocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Father Tom O’Connor Light of Christ Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org our Redeemer. We are reminded, as St. Paul mother of priests and the example par wrote, that “God proves His love for us in excellence of consecration to the Lord. Award Published weekly except the fourth that while we were still sinners, Christ died Speaking of youth, this past Friday, I Sunday in June, second and fourth for us.” — Rom 5:8. Diocesan School Board was happy to present the Father Tom weeks in July and August, the first week Our calling, our common vocation, is to This past Tuesday evening, I had the O’Connor Light of Christ Award to an out- of September and last week in love as Jesus loved. This is how people are opportunity to meet for the first time with standing young college student, Danielle December by the Diocese of Fort to know that we are disciples of Jesus our Diocesan School Board. It was a fruit- Collins, who is a junior at the University of Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., Christ, by our love for one another. This Saint Francis. This award, created by St. P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. ful meeting. As we looked at some of the includes loving our enemies as well as our challenges we are facing today, I was Mary’s Church in Fort Wayne, honors indi- Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, viduals whose lives and activities exempli- IN, and additional mailing office. friends. And true love means sacrifice, encouraged by the tremendous dedication especially for the poor and the needy, the of the school board members, just as I have fy the ideals and attributes for which Father POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: sick and the suffering, the rejected and the been encouraged by so many people O’Connor was known. It was a joy to meet Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort outcasts. It includes love for our unborn throughout our diocese who are committed Danielle, to learn about her deep Catholic Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: brothers and sisters, for our immigrant to the mission of Catholic education. faith, a faith that motivates her to serve the [email protected]. brothers and sisters, for our Jewish and poor and the homeless. I was especially Muslim neighbors, indeed, for all people Christ Child Society moved when I learned that Danielle, whose MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort younger sister died at the age of four, par- created in God’s image and likeness. We On Wednesday, I celebrated Mass for the Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) ticipates actively in the Compassionate are called to imitate the One who van- Christ Child Society of South Bend at St. 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. Friends organization for persons who have quished hatred and death forever through Patrick’s Church. That was my first visit to BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South lost children or siblings and helps them in love. that beautiful Gothic church in downtown Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- their grief. Thank you, Danielle, for your South Bend. I thank the pastor, Father 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. witness of faith and love! Holy Hour with priests Leonard Chrobot, for hosting the Mass and News deadline is the Monday morning This past Tuesday, March 23, I was priv- for supporting the wonderful works of the before publication date. Advertising ileged to pray with the priests of our dio- Christ Child Society. It was good to see so Confirmations deadline is nine days before publica- cese during a Holy Hour of Eucharistic many people at this Mass, a testament to On Saturday, I administered the tion date. adoration at Sacred Heart Church in the good works of the society. I had not Sacrament of Confirmation to 150 young Warsaw. Afterwards, we enjoyed lunch been very familiar with the Christ Child people at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- together and a lively question-and-answer Society until I came to this diocese. I Joseph parishes in Fort Wayne. This was comes original, signed letters about session. The more I get to know our priests, admire its noble mission: “the personal like a little taste of Easter and Pentecost issues affecting church life. Although the more impressed I am by their dedica- service and clothing of all needy children before Holy Week! It is always a joy to see we cannot publish every letter we tion, joy and devotion in the service of the and infants in the love and spirit of the God’s grace present and operative in this receive, we strive to provide a balanced sacrament of initiation. I am really looking representation of expressed opinions Lord and His Church. I am really looking Christ Child.” I am glad that we also have a forward to our Chrism Masses during chapter of the Christ Child Society in Fort forward to the many Confirmation Masses and a variety of reflections on life in the throughout our diocese in the coming church.We will choose letters for publi- which our priests will renew their commit- Wayne. The foundress of the Christ Child cation based on reader interest, timeli- ment to priestly service. I will speaking at Society, Mary Virginia Merrick, said, “In weeks. ness and fairness. Readers may agree or the Chrism Masses about one of my top the spirit of the Christ Child, nothing is disagree with the letter writers’ opin- priorities as your bishop, the promotion of ever too much to do for a child.” Thank Annual Bishop’s Appeal ions. Letters must not exceed 250 the discernment of priestly vocations. you, all the members of the Christ Child I recently learned that the Annual words. All letters must be signed and Please continue to pray for vocations to the Society, for your loving care for needy chil- Bishop’s Appeal this past year raised over include a phone number and address priesthood and consecrated life in our dio- dren. $5.7 million, the highest in the history of for verification.We reserve the right to cese and throughout the world. I am con- the diocese. I thank Bishop D’Arcy and all edit letters for legal and other concerns. vinced that God is indeed calling many of USCCB Committee on Laity, Marriage, of the donors to this important appeal Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, our young people to the priesthood and Family Life and Youth which provides for so many of the min- P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN consecrated life. We all have a responsibili- istries and services of the Church in our 46856-1169; or e-mail: ty to promote these vocations. I think par- On Thursday, I was in Washington, D.C., diocese. May the Lord bless you for your [email protected] ticularly of parents whom I encourage to for my first meeting of this committee of amazing generosity, especially during this inculcate in the home an atmosphere of which I am Chair-elect. The mandate of our time of economic troubles! ISSN 0891-1533 faith and prayer and a love for the Church, committee is to “assist the bishops ... to A blessed and happy Easter to all! USPS 403630 the priesthood and the consecrated life. I respond to the faith needs of lay men and APRIL 4, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Learning how Jesus loves us Bishop Rhoades celebrates Palm Sunday at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
BY DEB WAGNER
FORT WAYNE — “In the account of our Lord’s Passion and Death, we learn how Jesus PUBLIC SCHEDULE OF BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES has loved us,” Bishop Kevin C. Thursday, April 1: 7:30 p.m. — Holy Thursday Mass of the Rhoades said to the faithful who Lord’s Supper, St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend gathered for Palm Sunday Mass Friday, April 2: 1 p.m. — Good Friday celebration of the Lord’s at the Cathedral of the Passion, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne Immaculate Conception in Fort Saturday, April 3: 9 p.m. — Easter Vigil Mass, Cathedral of the Wayne. Palm Sunday includes the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne reading of the Passion narrative Sunday, April 4: 10 a.m. — Easter Sunday Mass, St. Patrick and marks the beginning of Holy Church, Arcola Week. Monday, April 5: 7 p.m., Confirmation Mass at Cathedral of the The Mass began with the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne blessing of palms in the Mother Tuesday, April 6: 7 p.m. — Little Flower Holy Hour at Mother Theodore Guérin Chapel on the Theodore Guérin Chapel, Fort Wayne cathedral grounds followed by a Wednesday, April 7: 9:30 a.m. — Mass for Widows of Prayer, short procession to the palm- St. Mary’s Church, Fort Wayne adorned cathedral. DEB WAGNER Thursday, April 8: 11 a.m. — Mass at Mother Catherine Kasper In his homily, Bishop Palms decorate the pews at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Home, Donaldson Rhoades added: “In the cross of in Fort Wayne on Sunday. In his homily, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades spoke Thursday, April 8: 2 p.m. — Dedication and Blessing of Jesus, we see the depths of God’s of God’s perfect love for us. In Romans St. Paul writes, “God proves his Lindenwood Retreat Center Extension, Donaldson love for us. There is no greater love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Saturday, April 10: 5 p.m. — Dedication of new St. Margaret event of love in human history Mary Alacoque Church, Harrisburg, Pa. than the crucifixion of Jesus you also should love on another.’ true and lasting peace — it is the Christ, the manifestation of God’s This is our calling; this is our way of mercy and reconciliation, total and perfect love for us.” common vocation, to love as the way of love,” he said. “And He said: “The story of the Correction Jesus loved. This is how people this applies not only to the situa- Passion begins with the Last are to know that we are disciples tion among nations and peoples, The article “Notre Dame president looks forward to working with Supper when Jesus gives us the of Jesus Christ, by our love for it applies to each one of us in our new bishop, strengthening culture of life” in the March 14, 2010 issue amazing gift of the Holy one another. This includes loving individual lives, in marriage and of Today’s Catholic contained a regrettable error. Father John Jenkins, Eucharist, His very Body and our enemies as well as our family life, and life in the com- the president of the University of Notre Dame, was erroneously quot- Blood. So much does He love us friends. munity of the Church and in soci- ed as saying that “the bishop is an extrinsic participant in the life of a that He desired to leave us this “And true love means sacri- ety. We need to learn to love as university, but part of the university....” Father Jenkins said, as Pope great sacrament so that we can fice, especially for the poor and Jesus loved, which includes love John Paul II had taught, that “the bishop is not an extrinsic participant share in His sacrifice and be the needy, the sick and the suffer- of enemies. Yes, it can be diffi- in the life of a (Catholic) university, but (an intrinsic) part of the uni- strengthened by this spiritual ing, the rejected and the out- cult. We can only love in this versity... .” We apologize for this error. food in our journey through life. casts,” Bishop Rhoades added. “It way with the help of God’s grace. Also, some readers questioned the placement of the article on page So much does He love us that He includes love for our unborn The Holy Eucharist, the sacra- 2 of the newspaper. This was solely a decision of the editor, since the allows us to participate, like the brothers and sisters, for our ment of love, gives us the bishop was in the Holy Land and had not provided a full column for apostles, in the sacred banquet, immigrant brothers and sisters, strength we need to love as Jesus that issue. which gives nourishment for our for our Jewish and Muslim neigh- loved.” souls.” bors, for all people created in Bishop Rhoades encouraged Bishop Rhoades said, “Pope God’s image and likeness. We are the faithful to make Holy Week a Benedict calls the Eucharist ‘the to proclaim the Gospel of love in truly “holy” week by spending great school of love.’ He says that word and in deed. This is how we extra time in prayer and reading, ‘when we participate regularly African-American foundress testify to our love for Jesus, by meditating and reflecting on the and with devotion in Holy Mass, loving one another as He has Gospel of the Passion. He also when we spend a sustained time loved us. As followers of Christ, encouraged the faithful to attend of adoration in the presence of and Franciscan foundress we are called to imitate the One the Holy Week liturgies. Jesus in the Eucharist, it is easier who vanquished hatred and death He said, “My prayer is that the to understand the length, breadth, forever through love.” Lord will fill you with a greater height and depth of his love that one step closer to sainthood Bishop Rhoades, who just awareness of His love, that you goes beyond all knowledge.’” returned from a pilgrimage to the will experience deep in your Bishop Rhoades spoke of foundress of the Sisters of St. Holy Land, witnessed the tension, hearts the depth and intensity of BY CARL GLATZ Catholics’ obligation to love: “As Francis of Perpetual Adoration. fears and animosity between the God’s love for you. This is what Catholics, as loving disciples of The order has their provincialate Jewish and Arab people. He said motivates and empowers us then Jesus Christ, we are called to join VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope in Mishawaka and owns and oper- he asked himself if there will to love one another. The cross of in this revolution, the revolution Benedict XVI advanced the saint- ates the University of Saint ever be peace in the Holy Land. Jesus Christ is the sign of the vic- of love. Remember the words of hood cause of Mother Henriette Francis in Fort Wayne. Mother “Christ teaches us the way to tory of God’s love!” Jesus: ‘Just as I have loved you, Delille, a freeborn woman of Maria Theresia was born Regina African descent in 19th-century Christine Wilhelmine Bonzel in New Orleans, declaring that she 1830. She is the German and pastoral assistance, evange- $255.65, an increase of $10.69 had lived a life of “heroic virtues.” foundress of the Sisters of St. ABA lization and charities. Some min- from the 2008-09 appeal and the By signing the decree March Francis of Perpetual Adoration. istries benefit parishes directly, highest average gift amount in 27, the pope confirmed the recom- Pope Benedict also approved CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 especially when money is used the appeal’s history. The largest mendations of Vatican authorities the decrees of three martyrs: a for the training of future priests gift received was $75,000 and the who have studied the cause for Romanian bishop, a German and for the care of retired priests smallest was one dollar. A total of several years. priest and a Slovenian lay member triple or quadruple a one-time and religious. Other diocesan 1,692 advanced gifts were She can be beatified once a of Catholic Action who were contribution,” he said. programs that also benefit parish- received prior to the beginning of miracle is attributed to her inter- killed for their faith in the last Any amount pledged and paid es include Catholic school sup- the appeal in most parishes last cession. If her cause advances, she century. by parishioners over and above port, religious education, September — an increase of 252 could become the first African- In 1842 Mother Henriette the parish’s assigned goal is Catholic Charities, Hispanic min- donations from the previous American saint. founded the Sisters of the Holy rebated back to the parish over a istry, youth ministry, weekly tele- drive. The average advance gift Just before press time, Today’s Family, a congregation of black period of time as payments come vision Masses for the home- amounted to $1,430.25, a Catholic learned that Pope sisters that cared for the poor and in, Verhiley explained. Appeal bound, crisis pregnancy assis- decrease of $88.58 from last Benedict XVI authorized a procla- disadvantaged and taught slaves funds are distributed to four tance, and many more. year’s appeal. mation noting the heroic virtue of major areas: education, family The average contribution was Mother Maria Theresia, the VIRTUES, PAGE 4 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 4, 2010 Vatican intensifies defense of pope on sex abuse decisions
“What of the role of Pope dioceses and religious institutes BY JOHN THAVIS Benedict? When he was in charge between 2008 and 2009. of the Congregation for the “It must be recognized that the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Doctrine of the Faith he led impor- decisive measures currently being Vatican and other Church officials tant changes made in Church law: implemented are proving effective: have amplified their defense of the inclusion in canon law of the Church in the United States is Pope Benedict XVI and his deci- Internet offenses against children, on the right road to renewal,” he sions regarding priestly sex abuse, the extension of child abuse said. and rejected accusations of a con- offenses to include the sexual “This, we feel, is an important tinued cover-up of such crimes. abuse of all under 18, the case by piece of news in the context of After a series of reports in the case waiving of the statute of limi- recent media attacks, which have New York Times and other media tations and the establishment of a undoubtedly proved harmful,” the criticizing the pope for alleged fast-track dismissal from the cleri- spokesman said. “inaction” on sex abuse cases, cal state for offenders,” Father Lombardi said impartial Vatican authorities emphasized that Archbishop Nichols wrote. observers would recognize that the it was the pope who, as Cardinal “He is not an idle observer. His pope and the doctrinal congrega- Joseph Ratzinger, pushed for actions speak as well as his tion are continuing to guide bish- harsher measures against abusers words,” he said. ops and help them “combat and and made it easier for the Church Jesuit Father Federico root out the blight of abuse wher- to defrock them. Lombardi, the Vatican spokesman, ever it appears.” The pope’s CNS PHOTO/SUZANNE PLUNKETT, REUTERS On March 27, the Vatican said the recent media focus on the strongly worded letter to Irish A supporter of Pope Benedict XVI holds a sign as other demonstrators newspaper, L’Osservatore sex abuse cases and the way they Catholics earlier this month Romano, ran the full texts of two were dealt with by the hierarchy demonstrated his commitment to call for the pope’s resignation during a protest outside Westminster landmark documents that in 2001 comes as no surprise. “healing, renewal and reparation” Cathedral in London March 28. After a series of media reports criticizing placed the sexual abuse of minors “The nature of the question is in the Church, he said. the pope for alleged inaction on clerical sex abuse cases, Vatican author- by priests among the most grave such as to attract the attention of German Cardinal Walter ities emphasized that it was the pope who, as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, sins, and established that allega- the media, and the way in which Kasper, the Vatican’s top ecumeni- pushed for harsher measures against abusers and made it easier for the tions be handled by the the Church deals with it is crucial cal official, said the pope’s letter to church to defrock them. Congregation for the Doctrine of for her moral credibility,” he said Irish Catholics was “courageous.” the Faith, then headed by Cardinal in a commentary on Vatican Radio. It indicated that the Church was on cism aimed at him is really an for,” he added. Ratzinger. But Father Lombardi pointed to an “irreversible” path toward attack on the Church itself, Addressing the pope specifical- The same day, the newspaper the “many positive signals” that greater transparency and severity Cardinal Kasper said. ly, Father Cantalamessa reminded ran a front-page commentary by indicate the Church has understood in dealing with sex abuse by “He was the first who, even as him that God told Jeremiah that British Archbishop Vincent the problem and addressed it. For priests, the cardinal told the news- a cardinal, felt the need for new before his detractors he would Nichols of Westminster that had example, he said, a recent report paper Corriere della Sera March and stricter rules, which didn’t make him “a solid wall of brass. appeared in the Times of London, showed that the number of report- 27. exist before. That some newspa- Though they fight against you, expressing shame over priestly sex ed sex abuse cases declined Pope Benedict has never tried pers are now using terrible cases to they shall not prevail. For I am abuse but strongly defending the between 33 and 36 percent in U.S. to protect abusers, and the criti- attack the pope head-on is some- with you to deliver and rescue pope’s efforts to curb it. thing that goes beyond every limit you.” of justice and fairness,” he said. French bishops, assembled at Capuchin Father Raniero their annual spring meeting, sent a Mother Henriette was born in an abandoned child and the priest Cantalamessa, preacher of the “message of support” to Pope 1812 and died in 1862. Her only mistook her for the mother, papal household, mentioned the Benedict, saying they were with recorded writing was penned in the according to the archdiocesan sex abuse scandal in his weekly him “in the difficult period our VIRTUES inside cover of an 1836 prayer archivist Charles Nolan. Lenten meditation. In his talk to Church is going through.” book: “I believe in God. I hope in In a 2005 interview, Nolan said CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 the pope and Roman Curia offi- Italian Archbishop Giuseppe God. I love God. I want to live and the newly uncovered funeral cials March 26, Father Betori of Florence told Vatican die for God.” records would not affect the cause, Cantalamessa said the Church and Radio March 26 that the media and free blacks. This was during a Documentation for her sainthood because even if she had given birth its members are called to purify was manipulating information in time under Louisiana law when cause included records from the to two children out of wedlock, it themselves and, if there is humili- order to falsely accuse the pope of doing anything to “disturb” black 1820s that suggested that as a happened two years before her ty, then “the Church will end up inaction on sex abuse. He said he people — in other words, educate teenager, she may have given birth Confirmation in 1834. more resplendent than ever from had dealt directly with the doctri- them — could be punished by to two sons, each named Henry “When the second child died, this war.” nal congregation under Cardinal death or life imprisonment. Bocno. Both boys died at a young she took a whole different course “The media’s tenacity — and Ratzinger on abuse allegations, Today, the congregation’s more age. in life,” Nolan said, noting she we have seen it in other cases — and found that the congregation than 200 members operate schools One death record from the St. decided to dedicate herself “to live in the long run will bring about the demonstrated “the maximum atten- for the poor and homes for the eld- Louis Cathedral sacramental regis- and die for God.” opposite effect that they had hoped tion and the maximum severity.” erly in Louisiana and several other ter listed Henry Bocno as the son Benedictine Father Cyprian states. They also have a mission in of Henriette Delille. Other records Davis, who wrote a definitive Belize. that were found gave conflicting biography of Mother Henriette, Mother Henriette’s sainthood information, such as one record said in 2005 that “there was this cause was opened in 1988 and the referring to Henry as the son of change in her life, there was this New Orleans archdiocesan investi- “Marie.” Another record named turning completely to God. That’s gation was completed in 2005. 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BY KAREN CLIFFORD the Father handed his Son over to happy to announce that despite the sinners in order to reconcile us to current economic downturn, the Himself, so great is the Father’s South Bend chapter of Christ SOUTH BEND — As Bishop love for us. And Jesus embraced in Child was successful in fundrais- Kevin C. Rhoades began his homi- His human heart the Father’s love ing events and grants. ly during the South Bend Christ for all of us. As St. John says: “Challenging poverty one child Child Society’s Spring Mass at St. ‘Jesus loved them to the end.’ at a time is a mission that resonates Patrick Church on March 24, he Jesus laid down His life of His even in a recession. We have been asked those in attendance to reflect own accord, freely offering particularly blessed with grants on the upcoming Holy Week and Himself as the Lamb of sacrifice.” from Our Sunday Visitor and the Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane: “My So how could a loving God Order of Malta along with some Father, if it be possible, let this cup allow his Son to die? Bishop private foundations,” she stressed. pass from me, yet not what I will, Rhoades answered it is specifically Fundraising events included but what you will.” because God loves Jesus and us that Cloth a Child One and Two, which The desire to escape suffering the Passion occurs. “God the Father collected over $47,000 and was voiced in the Mass’ reading indeed loves the Son with a love $33,500 respectively, and the from the book of Daniel when beyond any we can imagine. We Holiday Benefit luncheon which three young men refused to wor- were reminded of this in the movie collected $50,500. Private grants ship the golden statue set up by ‘The Passion of the Christ’ when, at hovered around the $50,000 mark. King Nebuchadnezzar. “Shadrach, the moment of Jesus’ death on the Barrett also noted this year that Meshach, and Abednego said to cross, a tear falls from heaven. And, over 4,200 children were clothed the king: ‘If our god, whom we of course, we should consider the at the South Bend Christ Child serve, can save us from the white- Resurrection of Jesus also as a reve- Center. In addition, 500 layettes, hot furnace and from your hands, lation of God the Father’s love and 3,000 Layettes of Hope, and O king, may he save us! But even since the Father raised His beloved 250 coats through the Elkhart KAREN CLIFFORD if he will not, know, O king, that Son from the dead.” Initiative were distributed to those Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades delivers the homily during the South Bend we will not serve your god or wor- Bishop Rhoades concluded the in need in the local community. Christ Child’s spring Mass at St. Patrick’s Church. ship the golden statue that you set homily by reminding the congre- A new scholarship program is up,’” Bishop Rhoades emphasized. gation the sacrifice of Jesus is being investigated by the chapter. Like Jesus, these young men do present each time we take the “Many other Christ Child chapters not compel God to save them, but Eucharist. “In the Eucharist we are already offer scholarships for chil- FREE BOOK to obey his will, Bishop Rhoades to unite ourselves to Christ’s sacri- dren who have received services about noted. “That is truly the attitude fice. We unite our lives, our suffer- from Christ Child, for parents who Jesus had in the garden when He ings, joys, prayers and works with are enrolled in college, or for “The Passion” prayed to the Father. It is the atti- Christ’s offering. 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ter of the Poor Handmaids of Professor to discuss Jesus Christ, walks with others as philosophical and a spiritual director, has led numer- ous retreats, and is currently direc- theological aspects tor of John XXIII Retreat Center of consciousness at Hartford City. AROUND THE DIOCESE The program will be held FORT WAYNE — Dr. Earl Monday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to Kumfer, professor of philosophy 3 p.m. The program fee is $27 and and theology at the University of includes the noon main meal. Saint Francis, will speak on STUDENTS OBSERVE PLANT GROWTH AT GREENHOUSE Registration deadline is Monday, “Consciousness: A First Person April 12. For more information or Perspective” on Tuesday, April 13, to register, contact Lindenwood at at 7 p.m. in the North Campus (574) 935-1763 weekdays 8 a.m. Auditorium, 2702 Spring St. to 4:30 p.m., e-mail rvanvac- Kumfer will lead an enlighten- [email protected] or visit ing discussion that explores how www.lindenwood.org. conflicting notions of conscious- ness impact end of life issues and the interaction of mind, body and Notre Dame professor soul. gives presentation at This free public lecture is spon- sored by the Department of Ancilla’s Lampen lecture Philosophy and Theology and the series School of Arts and Sciences of the University of Saint Francis. DONALDSON — Dr. Gabriel For additional information, Said Reynolds, associate profes- contact Angie Springer at (260) sor of Islamic studies and theolo- 399-8066 or [email protected]. gy at the University of Notre Dame, was the guest speaker for the latest edition of the Lampen Saint Mary’s College Lecture Series, held in Cana Hall tuition increase rate at the PHJC Ministry Center in Donaldson. lowest in five years His lecture, entitled “Future of NOTRE DAME — Saint Mary’s Muslim/Christian Relations,” College has set the percentage examined the basic facts of Islam, increase for 2010-2011 at its low- the meaning of the Quran, and est rate in five years. Tuition at the how Christians and Muslims view each other and their respective college will increase 4.75 percent PROVIDED BY ST. MATTHEW SCHOOL to $30,360. The room and board beliefs. will average $9,480, an increase Students from Janice Horan’s fourth-grade class at St. Matthew School participated in a “This lecture by Dr. Reynolds of 3 percent, consistent with the place-based education project connecting classrooms and communities on March 12, was a mind expanding experi- past five years. Tuition, room and ence,” said Sister Carleen board are the college’s main when they planted seeds at South Bend’s greenhouse. They will return to visit the green- Wrasman, a Poor Handmaid of sources of revenue, comprising 80 house to observe the plant growth. St. Matthew fourth-grader Hannah said, “On our tour, Jesus Christ sister, coordinator of percent of the college’s operating mission integration and campus revenue. The remaining 20 per- it felt like we just walked into a rain forest. ... It was a great time learning and helping. I ministry. “Extensive knowledge cent is supported by gifts from can’t wait to go work again.” This program is funded by a grant from the Hoosier of Islam allowed him to nuance Saint Mary’s generous alumnae his presentation and answers in a and friends and by earnings of the Environmental Council and the University of Notre Dame. way that showed deep commit- college’s endowment. ment to Christianity and respect “While the economy has for Islam. ‘Christians,’ he said, improved slightly and our endow- ‘are the ones best made to have ment has rebounded, we continue sions offering different aspects of tion or to register contact Ruth contact information and number sympathetic views toward to manage the college’s operating friendship. Van Vactor at (574) 935-1763 of people attending. Registrations Muslims.’” costs as efficiently as possible,” The breakout sessions will be weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., e- deadline is April 20. This particular edition of the Saint Mary’s vice president for led by Dorothy Stewart of mail rvanvactor@poorhand- This event is supported by the Lampen Lecture Series was a spe- finance, Richard Speller, said in a Hartford City, who has been direc- maids.org or visit ww.linden- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South cial evening presentation and was letter to parents of students return- tor of women’s ministries at her wood.org. Bend Office of Family Life. open to the public. ing for the 2010-2011 academic church for 21 years; by Sister The Lampen Lecture Series year. “Our continuing focus will Michelle Dermody, a sister of the Retreat planned for Lindenwood holds was named for Sister Joel be on supporting academic pro- Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Lampen, first president of Ancilla grams.” of Donaldson, who has a master’s childless couples program on ‘Are Not Our College, who opened the doors of The college remains committed degree in theology and a degree in experiencing subfertility Hearts Burning?’ Ancilla to the local community. to maintaining its excellent liberal education; and by Kathy Light of arts education, while making it as Valparaiso, who is an “empty- or infertility DONALDSON — Registrations Father Seculoff accepts affordable as possible. Nearly nester” and found herself being are now being taken for the quiet ARCOLA — Carrying the cross day of reflection program “Are appointment one-third of the college’s operat- led by the Holy Spirit into congre- of infertility often leaves a couple ing budget is devoted to financial gational ministry as her youngest Not Our Hearts Burning?” based NEW HAVEN — Father James feeling isolated in their pain. An on the book, “With Burning aid. The end result is that, for left home. Evening of Hope for childless Seculoff, pastor of St. John the some students, the cost of attend- The keynote speaker for the Hearts: A Meditation on the Baptist Church in New Haven, has couples experiencing subfertility Eucharistic Life,” by Henri ing Saint Mary’s is lower than that afternoon will be Nancy or infertility is planned for accepted the appointment as spiri- of attending a public university. In Schmetter of Plymouth, who has Nouwen. tual director of the Fort Wayne- Sunday, April 25, from 4-8 p.m. at Themes that will be covered addition, the benefits of personal 10 years of public school teaching St. Patrick Church, Arcola. South Bend Division of the World attention and close faculty/student experience and 20 years of experi- are mourning our losses, discern- Apostolate of Fatima. The The retreat speakers, Father ing the presence, inviting the working relationships that are pos- ence as a psychotherapist working Drew Curry and Dave and Suzy appointment was made by Bishop sible at a small school last a life- with children and families. Part of stranger, entering into communion Kevin C. Rhoades. Younger, will focus on providing and going on a mission. The day time. Nancy’s training and research has spiritual nourishment, support and In a letter accepting the focused upon the importance of will include a video featuring appointment, Father Seculoff hope for the subfertile and infer- Henri Nouwen, music that reflects Lindenwood holds friendship in the healing process. tile couple. wrote, “I will encourage (local Her presentation, “The Dance of the different themes, and time to members of the World Apostolate The evening will begin with reflect on some of these questions: women’s day Friendship” covers the myriad the celebration of the Mass and of Fatima) to continue to promote ways that friendship is key to our What are your losses and how do DONALDSON — Registrations include dinner and time for estab- devotion to our Blessed Mother, humanity and our survival. you mourn them? What is your especially praying of the holy are now being taken for the lishing new friendships. To regis- unique role to take in God’s story? The program is Saturday, April ter contact Beth Ann at (260) 745- rosary. It seems to me that the women’s day titled “Friendship.” 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The pro- How do you bring the mercy to The day will be fun, Scripture- 4044 or e-mail basic message of Fatima is repara- gram fee is $30 and includes the others that you receive at tion for sin, particularly based, and participants will be [email protected]. Eucharist? noon main meal. Registration Couples should leave their name, Eucharistic reparation.” able to attend three breakout ses- deadline is April 7. For informa- Sister Joetta Huelsrnann, a sis- 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC APRIL 4, 2010 Science research excels at Marian High School of experience, and Ann Dance, director of admissions and BY KAREN CLIFFORD Rutherford with five years of public relations at Marian, “The experience. advanced research classes gives MISHAWAKA — When you hear Andrzejewski began teaching interested students the opportunity terms such as protein secretion at Marian 25 years ago and to do a long-term research project from tuberculosis, microbial fuel required that all students do a sci- with college professors at the cathodes, the Ebola Matrix pro- ence project as a part of his cur- University of Notre Dame, Saint tein and the analysis of chrome riculum. In the science depart- Mary’s College, Bethel College plating solutions, one might think ment’s early years, competition and Indiana University-South of scientists within a major outside of Marian was encouraged Bend.” research center such as the Mayo through the school’s science club. Junior Jasmine Podell explains Clinic or M.I.T. But these ideas In 1990 Marian student David the process of mentoring with come from a local group of young Durham’s science project local college professors. scientists in the science research advanced to the International “In the fall of the year that you classes at Marian High School. Science Fair in Tulsa, Okla. Since take the class, you contact nearby The Marian High School that year a Marian student has colleges that would be willing to Science Department headed by gone almost every year to the take in high school students to Chair Ken Andrzejewski (a International Science Fair, assist their research in their lab. ... Marian graduate of the Class of Andrzejewski notes. If they say yes, you go to their lab KAREN CLIFFORD 1981), has enjoyed great success In the 1995-1996 school year a and find out what they are cur- Ken Andrzejewski meets with his advanced research class and discusses throughout the years. The science research class was added to the rently working on. From there upcoming science competitions. teaching staff brings a wealth of school’s curriculum based on a you can design your project based education to the program. The six proposal written by Andrzejewski. on collaboration with your men- science teachers include: Teresa During the ensuing years the class tor.” enrolled in the Research does the Ebola Matrix Protein Pairitz with 13 years of experi- size has grown and has been Podell actually began working Experience for High School (VP40) form Virions at the Lipid ence, Dr. Doug Sisk with eight changed and modified. In recent with her mentor Dr. Marya Students. Four of Marian’s sci- Membrane?” The protein in the years of experience, Mark Kirzder years, a second year of advanced Lieberman at the University of ence teachers are involved in Ebola virus is what causes the with eight years of experience, research was added. Notre Dame the summer before Notre Dame’s Research virus to spread. While the project Lonna Hernandez with 11 years According to Mary Kay her class began because she was Experience for Teachers (RET) sounds hazardous, Hunckler during the summer months. stresses it is not. “I only work Podell’s research delved into with the VP40 protein in the sci- analyzing the plating of objects ence project and not the virus. that are dipped in a chromium There is no disease in the VP40 >_]^#;\ÓY_[dYoM_dZemi solution to make the object’s sur- itself,” Hunckler stresses. face harder and less resistant to Senior Tim Trippel’s science rusting. “Over the summer I project investigates finding new found out what was in that genes that are responsible for the chromium bath. It helped me to virulence of tuberculosis. understand the entire process of “Bacteria secrete proteins to tell research and it other cells what was the first to do. 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USF that will equip her to some- excited about being part of the bond with those bereaved parents BY KAY COZAD day fulfill her dream of becoming opening in August of the new who call searching for solace. a graphic arts instructor for a service engagement center where “They just need to tell their FORT WAYNE — “I’m not feed- Catholic high school. And com- students will be able to connect story,” she reports and adds that ing people like Father Tom did, ing from smaller class sizes in to appropriate service opportuni- she was there to listen. but comforting people in a differ- both elementary and high school, ties and track their service hours Recently, amidst all that this ent manner,” says Danielle USF’s family atmosphere has as well. young award winner does to Collins, this year’s recipient of been an added perk. Off campus, when Collins serve her community and church, the Father Tom O’Connor Light “I wanted them to know me returns home for summer, she she was selected to make a pil- of Christ Award. The award was by name. And that’s what I’ve continues to volunteer for the grimage to Rome and Assisi created in 2006 by St. Mary’s found here,” she says. nonprofit bereavement support through the Association of Church to honor individuals In addition to her full load of organization Compassionate Franciscan Colleges and whose life activities and faith graphic arts classes, Collins takes Friends, whose national offices Universities. Of the trip she says, exemplify the type of servant additional classes to earn a minor are in her home town area. “I have more of a connection to leadership for which Father in theology, a subject dear to her Collins and her parents have been both saints (Sts. Francis and O’Connor was known during his heart. associated with Compassionate Claire). The trip strengthened my years as priest in Fort Wayne. “My faith has always been Friends since the death of her faith.” Collins, a 21-year-old junior at really important to me,” she says. younger sister, Meghan, who died Of her life this remarkable the University of Saint Francis, And that faith has sustained her when Collins was only five. young woman says, “Everything was surprised to learn that she through the challenges of life as Compassionate Friends is vol- I do — the extracurricular service had been chosen to receive the well as in the many activities in unteer supported and every year and my class work — I balance award. “It’s overwhelming — in which she is involved. holds a global candle lighting it. My experience wouldn’t be the a good way,” she says. As a member of the USF stu- ceremony to honor those children same without the balance. I value Hailing from Villa Park, Ill. dent government Collins holds who have died. Collins organized my education as much as the where her parents Mary and seats on several committees the candle lighting ceremony on activities I’m a part of. They go James still reside, Collins says St. including Service Integrating KAY COZAD the campus of USF in 2007 to hand-in-hand for who I am.” Alexander is her family’s home Root Values (SIRV) where she is Danielle Collins, a junior at the coincide with the global effort. Of the award honor Collins parish and the school that began involved in organizing and con- University of Saint Francis is this Additionally, for the past two feels, “It was very nice of them to her Catholic education. She grad- necting students for service proj- year’s recipient of the Father Tom summers Collins has been recognize me as a college stu- uated from Montini Catholic ects such as Habitat for O’Connor Light of Christ Award. involved in working with regis- dent.” She says naturally, “I High School, where she was Humanity, the Trick-or-Treat tration for the national confer- enjoy helping others. I feel like involved with campus ministry, canned goods drive and USF ences the organization hosts. it’s what I’m supposed to do. I before coming to the University Feeds the Fort. Recently she manned the phone grow from it. ... Everything hap- of Saint Francis (USF). Campus ministry keeps this lines at the national office and pens for a reason.” In keeping with her lifelong energetic young woman inm- well as scheduling for each litur- took bereaved parents questions. The Father Tom O’Connor interest in the creative aspect of mersed in service events as well gy. She helps organize each “It was hard, but I feel like I award was presented to Collins at art, this conscientious student and as a peer minister. As sac- semester’s campus retreat spon- comforted them,” she says. She a luncheon at St. Mary Parish on studies graphic arts and Web ristan she sets up for Mass on sored by campus ministry and as understands that her experience March 26. design in a full-time program at campus each Sunday evening as service outreach assistant she is of loss helps create a special 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC APRIL 4, 2010 HUMAN LIFE INTERNATIONAL PRIEST PRAYS FOR LIFE STUDENTS ASSEMBLE BASKETS Father Thomas Euteneuer, president FOR VINCENT HOUSE of Human Life International, cele- brated a Palm Sunday liturgy at the prayer garden adjacent to South Bend’s abortion business. Concelebrating with him were three Holy Cross priests from Notre Dame, Father Edward O’Connor, Father Kevin Russeau and Father Stephen Koeth. A Eucharistic proces- sion followed the liturgy stopping at the entrance to the abortion clinic and litanies to the saints were chant- ed. The 40-Days-for-Life group in South Bend welcomed Father PROVIDED BY ST. JOSEPH-ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL TOM UEBBING Euteneuer to the community. The National Junior Honor Student group at St. Joseph- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School assembled approximately 70 Easter baskets for the resident children of Vincent Medjugorje House on March 22. The baskets, the contents of which were donated by the families of the school, were delivered 2010 National Conference on March 26. The students who participated are from left in front Michelle Adgalanis, Anesa Lazoff and Megan University of Notre Dame Leman. In back are Matt Gigli, Makenna Zwick, Nicole May 21, 22 and 23 Keesling and Tyler Adgalanis.
Raboin, a sister of the Poor Lindenwood holds Handmaids of Jesus Chrsit, who Contadora Doll completed her training in spiritual Speakers include guidance through the Siena Retreat workshop Center in Racine, Wis., and pro- Dana is one of Ireland’s most successful entertainers and has received acclaim through best-selling Catholic DONALDSON — Registrations vides retreats for participants wish- recordings, top-rated TV appearances, and conferences ing to explore their spirituality throughout the world. She joined young Catholics in are now being taken for the singing when Pope John Paul II visited Denver for World Contadora Doll Workshop. A through creativity. She is an artist Youth Day. Dana wrote the theme song, “We Are One Contadora doll is a doll that tells a in residence that makes art as her Body,” for this event. Ivanka Elez, one of the six visionaries, will be the story of our spirit life, our tradi- prayer. featured speaker at this year’s conference. tions and our family life. It is our The program will be held personal, communal, and ancestral Saturday, April 17, 9 a.m. to 3 Milona von Hapsburg, an Archduchess in Austria’s Richard Bingold is a Catholic lay evangelist whose p.m. The program fee is $25 and former ruling family, went on a three-day pilgrimage story of conversion has touched the hearts of thousands story. to Medjugorje and ended up abandoning her job in of people around the world. He is the founder of the The workshop will be a prayer- includes the noon main meal. a fashionable Geneva auction house and staying in Miraculous Pilgrim Rosary Healing Ministry and author ful day, and a time of embracing Registration deadline is Monday, Medjugorje for ten years doing volunteer work. Most of the book “Gift Giver.” Richard has been to Medjugorje April 12. For more information or of the time she was an interpreter for Fr. Slavko and the seventy-nine times and travels far and wide to help spread your story through doll making. visionaries. Currently, Milona is active in Mary’s Meals, a the messages of Our Lady. Bring small pictures, charms, to register, contact Lindenwood at project that provides warm, daily meals to school children (574) 935-1763 weekdays 8 a.m. in Romania, Asia and Africa. fabrics, and other items that tell your story. to 4:30 p.m., or visit www.linden- Fr. Mark Gurtner, JCL, went to Medjugorje as a Traci Matheu was raised with a solid foundation in the Facilitator is Sister Nancy wood.org. teenager and felt a call to the priesthood a short time Catholic faith but later all but turned her back on it. A later while a student at Indiana University. He is a gifted trip to Medjugorje with her family played a key part in teacher and preacher with the ability to make clear, concise re-claiming her faith. Traci has dedicated her life now points that instruct and inspire. He received a canon law to serving the Church and the call of Our Lady. She is a degree from Catholic University. Fr. Gurtner is head of the popular and inspiring speaker and author of a new book Diocesan Marriage tribunal and is pastor of St. Anthony titled “A Survivor of the Lost Generation of Catholics.” de Padua Parish in South Bend. She is a stay-at-home mom and lives with her husband and three children in the Chicago area. Our Redeemer Lives Dan Davis is a seminarian in the Diocese of Fort Fr. David Simonetti was ordained to the priesthood in Wayne – South Bend. For the last few years he has been 2005 by Cardinal George. He has been to Medjugorje attending the National Medjugorje Conference with three times. Father is the spiritual director of the Pope John his entire family. Dan’s pilgrimage to Medjugorje last Paul Eucharistic Adoration Association in Chicago and is a $XJXVWFRQÀUPHGKLPLQKLVFDOOWRWKHSULHVWKRRGDQG regular contributor on EWTN and Relevant Radio. He has helped him prepare for life in the seminary. Our Lady’s produced a number of popular DVDs, including “Return FDOOIURP0HGMXJRUMHFRQWLQXHVWREHDPDMRULQÁXHQFH to the Father” and “Stay With Us Lord.” Father is pastor in his life. of St. James Church in Sauk Village, Illinois.
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Friday, May 21 Saturday, May 22 Sunday, May 23 5:00 pm…Doors open 7:15 am…Doors open 7:15 am…Doors open 7:00 pm…Conference begins 8:00 am…Morning session 8:30 am…Morning session Guest speaker Holy Mass Guest speakers Candlelight rosary procession to Procession and Consecration 1:00 pm…Holy Mass IsIs the Lourdes Grotto Guest speakers (all sessions) 2:30 pm…Conference ends Is 1:30 pm…Afternoon session 6:30 pm…Evening session Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction Sponsored by: Queen of Peace Ministries, Box 761, Notre Dame, IN 46556 RRisen!isen! Phone: (574) 288-8777 Web site: www.QueenofPeaceMinistries.com e-mail: [email protected] APRIL 4, 2010 EASTER 11 WELCOMING ALL INTO THE FOLD
BY KAREN CLIFFORD
GRANGER — Every year many tered, new parishioners receive a being the least likely to attend Catholics who have not attended packet, which includes a welcome Mass regularly. Mass on a regular basis return to letter from the pastor, a staff list- “This is also a time period in the Easter and Christmas Masses. ing, site map, parish directory, which many Catholics frequently But the question always arises: school brochure, quarterly newslet- leave the Church (and come back). How do we get them to “come ter, stewardship information, coun- The fact that St. Pius has a min- home” and attend on a regular seling information from a local istry specifically engaging and basis? counseling center and a refrigera- reaching out to young adults is At St. Pius X Parish, Granger, tor magnet with the church’s something that sets St. Pius apart one of the two largest parishes in phone number, Mass times and from other parishes in the local the diocese, through the input of Web site. area,” he says. clergy, staff and laity, several ideas The church bulletin is another Music ministries at St. Pius are have been implemented to help tool for welcoming newcomers for all ages and include six choirs those coming back to the faith feel and parishioners each week. It (two for handbells), instrumental- welcome. alerts them to upcoming church, ists and a cantor ministry. For many returning, the wel- school and ministry group events. The numerous outreach min- come begins at the church’s doors. At St. Pius, there are ministries istries such as Elizabeth Ministry, At St. Pius, hospitality ministers for all age groups. In addition to Center for the Homeless Casserole greet all and assist those with the Catholic education found at St. Program, Matthew 25-House physical challenges as they prepare Pius X School, the Children’s Project and Fountainview Nursing for the day’s Mass. Deacon John Catechetical Development, and Home offer support to those within Tugman, who trains the hospitality Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and outside of the parish. Social ministers, emphasizes the impor- offer religious education to chil- groups such as the senior group tance of this first impression. dren and young teens. During the and adult basketball and volleyball “When I do training sessions 8:45 and 10:30 give parish- for hospitality ministers I start with KAREN CLIFFORD a.m. Masses ioners a time to the Gospel story of the prodigal Hospitality minister Gary Cyr explains the process of registering new children are dis- get to know son and the way he is welcomed families to a guest. missed to cele- At St. Pius, there are each other in a home by his father, despite the brate an age fun and relaxing insult he had given to his father by old gymnasium. Sherie Wilcox, who went appropriate ministries for all age groups. atmosphere. The taking his inheritance early and Msgr. Schooler also stresses the through the Rite of Christian Liturgy of the newly formed then squandering it. If this father importance of music in making Initiation and the Easter Vigil in Word. During Rolling would welcome back such a son, newcomers feel welcomed. 2006, describes the importance of the summer a Fellowship then we should follow his example “Jeremy Hoy, the director of litur- receiving the blessing. “Being week-long offers all levels and welcome everyone to St. Pius, gy and music at St. Pius, is very invited forward for a blessing dur- Vacation Bible School for children of bike riders a opportunity for fel- just like we would welcome an careful to provide excellent music ing Communion was a huge part ages 3 1/2 through grade 5 with a lowship and fitness and includes eagerly expected guest into our at all Masses, and not just the of the beginning of my conversion preschool program and a school- an avid bike riding monsignor. home,” he says. major ones at Christmas and to the Catholic faith. I felt the love age program run simultaneously. Perhaps the best way to wel- Having a place to sit during Easter.” and support of Father Bill with just For youth between sixth come back those who have been Mass is very important, especially Often those that come back to the simple prayer ‘May the Lord through 12th grades, there are away from the Church is by per- in large parishes. After Labor Day the Catholic Church bring with bless you and keep you.’ With that active middle and high school sonal invitation. At the vespers through the end of May, St. Pius them a spouse or a family member first of many blessings, I knew I youth groups and youth sports pro- service before his installation, offers two Masses at 10:30 a.m.; that is not in full communion with had found a home. I was no longer grams. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades summed one in the main church and one in the Church. Both Msgr. Schooler a spectator in the pew.” The Young Adult Ministry is up this concept. “I invite you and the new school gymnasium. Msgr. and the associate pastor, Father After Mass concludes, new- for adults in their 20s or 30s, sin- all the people in our diocese to be Bill Schooler, pastor of St. Pius X, Bob Lengerich, encourage those comers are encouraged to register gle, divorced or married, with or renewed in this holy task of notes that during Christmas there not in full communion with the to become parishioners in the without children. Sean Allen, spreading the faith and inviting are three 5 p.m. Masses, with the Catholic Church to come forward parish with a hospitality minister director of the young adult min- others to enter into the joy of our additional Mass celebrated in the for a blessing during Communion. located in the narthex. Once regis- istry points to young adults as Catholic faith.” A personal reflection on coming home to the Catholic Church
GRANGER— Today’s Catholic ignore all the signs, we don’t hear Topa: I moved from Dallas to My faith is stronger and I want to recently met with Monica Topa, a His words and we give up our faith Granger in 2008. In my second serve Him in any way I can. parishioner from St. Pius X Parish. thinking He should protect us bet- weekend attending Mass at St. I first needed to confess my sins Topa, a Catholic who had not been ter. How easy is that? I was angry Pius X, I was invited to attend the and understand what forgiveness, active in the Catholic Church for to not receive Communion. I felt women’s Christ Renews His Parish compassion and family really many years and recently returned, rejected and unwelcome in my retreat planned for the following means. My husband showed me shares her journey home with own religion. That was until I weekend. It was a Halloween that. After six years of marriage I readers. understood the consequence of my weekend, which gave me the per- can tell that I love him and my Today’s Catholic: When did you own actions and the real meaning fect excuse to not show up. To my family more than anything in life. become Catholic? of this sacrament. I found the surprise, my husband who is not God was so generous giving me a Topa: I am an American born in humility to hear and trust in the Catholic, told me to go and make second chance to be happy, to Brazil, raised in a Catholic family One who cares the most about me. “good friends.” That was just the build the family that I always and schools until I went to college. Today’s Catholic: What drew you Holy Spirit working. Now I know wanted. He showed me forgive- Today’s Catholic: Was there a back to the Church? God prepared me for the moment. ness a long time ago when He put time when you were inactive in Topa: My daughter was one of When I came to the retreat, I so many blessings into my life. the Church? the reasons I came back to the didn’t know what I was expecting The biggest challenge was to learn Topa: Yes, after my divorce. Church. In second grade, we pre- to find. God, having Father Bill as how to forgive myself. Unfortunately we have a tendency pared her for first Communion. I His tool, made me understand the What we have in life sets the to blame people around us for our wanted to give her support and a beauty of forgiveness. He made stage for how we act out the rest of own mistakes. For each of our foundation in the religion I was me understand it was time to rest. I our lives. Throughout our lives we actions we receive some conse- raised in. I have always sought the never felt so welcome and will face problems, the roots of quence. They are not punishment; faith. Sometimes I saw the faith embraced in my entire life. It was which go back to our own experi- they just reflect our own choices. sparkling in people’s eyes. I want- like returning home after so many KAREN CLIFFORD ences. Sharing our stories and Sometimes we choose to make ed that for me. years. I was deeply touched in my St. Pius X parishioner Monica Topa allowing God to use them beyond God’s words an option, to elevate Today’s Catholic: How did St. Pius heart by the Holy Spirit and that shares her personal reflection on our dreams gives us purpose. our desires above His will. We welcome you home? moment changed my life forever. her journey in the Catholic faith. 12
EASTER APRIL 4, 2010 mis t -goe ji Mystagogy is a lifelong journey of growing closer to God, deepening our faith
BY JOYCE RACINE ing into the faith by praying, homilies teach how to live their learning and practicing with new faith. Their sponsors, the believers. A person is usually RCIA team and entire parish ystagogy — it’s Greek drawn to the Catholic Church by community encourage and sup- root is the same as the invitation or the example of port them. We begin with an Mroot of mystery. Many someone they know. This could evening of reflection on the of us are entertained and be you. Easter Vigil, the initiation sacra- intrigued by the challenge of a There is no pressure or expec- ments and the graces and respon- mystery that invites us to solve a tation that because someone sibilities of being called and sent. crime or puzzle. This accounts wants to learn about the Catholic They enter into full participation for the popularity of mystery faith they will join at their earli- in the Mass now that they are no novels, movies and TV shows; est opportunity. Joining the longer dismissed after the Liturgy mystery dinner parties and the- Catholic Church is a lifetime of the Word, formerly called the ater. commitment, entered into by Mass of the Catechumens. Our contemporary understand- adults who have learned what it Throughout the catechumenate ing of a mystery is something to means to be Catholic and who representatives of the myriad of solve. freely choose to live their lives as parish ministries served refresh- In the biblical and Church tra- Catholics. ments and presented commercials ditions, a mystery is not some- In the first RCIA step, inquir- of the varied opportunities for thing we solve — it is something ers meet in the homes of parish- spiritual growth and ways to we enter into with God in a sense ioners. This is a time to ask ques- become active in service to the of wonder, respect and awe. We tions, tell stories and see how parish and in our parish outreach. accept the mysteries of our faith these Catholics pray and live An Evening of Discipleship even though we may not fully their faith. reintroduces these ministries and understand them. Those who wish to continue invites them to discern their role Even more than belonging to their journey celebrate rites at in the parish community. In a the Catholic Church, we are the Sunday Mass where the commu- review of the sacraments of Catholic Church. Christ is the nity welcomes them and promises Eucharist and Reconciliation, the head of His Church. We are His to pray with and for them. Thus newly-baptized receive for the arms, legs, ears and heart alive in begins the catechumenate, which first time the Sacrament of the world today. The Holy Spirit is the period of formal instruction Reconciliation. works in and through us. in the four pillars of the Catholic In a session on apologetics, Transformed, strengthened and Faith: what we believe (the Father Tom Shoemaker encour- sent forth by the sacraments of Creed); what we celebrate (the ages them to think about and initiation, our newly-received sacraments); how we live (fol- articulate their answers to ques- Catholics enter into mystagogy, lowing Jesus); and how we pray. tions frequently asked of which is a lifelong journey of Lent begins with rites cele- Catholics. We have an Evening of growing closer to God and deep- brated in the parish and with our PROVIDED BY HEATHER CISZ Prayer and, in preparation for ening understanding and practice bishop at the cathedral. This final Parishioners of St. Jude Parish walk the neighborhood approximately Pentecost, a reflection on the gifts of the faith. During the seven 40 days of preparation is called the same distance Jesus did in a recitation of the Stations of the Cross. of the Holy Spirit. The seventh weeks from Easter to Pentecost it “Purification and Enlightenment.” week we celebrate an outdoor is an intensive experience for our It moves from learning about Scriptures and our parish Lenten in Baptism. The RCIA hosts our Mass and potluck. They are then new Catholics of being Church. the Church to being the Church. program. parish seder meal. We make sent forth to love and serve just To understand mystagogy, we It sets aside texts and practices At St. Jude Parish in Fort ready for Holy Week, the Chrism as you and I are. need to summarize the Rite of prayer, fasting and almsgiving Wayne, we carry a heavy wooden Mass, Triduum and their sacra- Mystagogy is a lifelong Christian Initiation of Adults with the rest of our parish com- cross through the neighborhood ments of initiation. process: You and I are still living, (RCIA). It is a process of grow- munity through the Sunday approximately the distance Jesus Following initiation into the learning, growing in and called to carried His cross to Calvary and Church at the Easter Vigil, share our faith. stop at 14 homes to pray the sta- Mystagogy begins with a seven- Unfolding the tions. We travel off campus for an week immersion into what it is to overnight retreat. Candidates who believe, celebrate, live and pray Mystery of Christ: are already baptized receive the as Catholics within the larger Sacrament of Reconciliation. The community of the parish and the elect, who are not yet baptized, Universal Church. Joyce Racine is the RCIA director at will have their sins washed away The Sunday Scriptures and St. Jude Church in Fort Wayne. Exploring Liturgical Time
June 14 - 16, 2010
Featuring Keynote Speaker Nathan Mitchell
and Plenary Speakers: • Rev. Msgr. Kevin W. Irwin, S.T.D. • Fr. Mark Morozowich, SEOD • Fr. Andrew Ciferni, O.Praem. • Wendy Wright
www.liturgy.nd.edu APRIL 4, 2010 EASTER 13 Notre Dame professor shares his journey to the Church
BY DR. DAVID FAGERBERG does remember learning to walk. obedience demanded. We are These values are outlined in a He was conscious during his first asked to do the liturgical text, document called “Liturgiam tentative steps in Catholic truth. rubrics and tradition the way they Authenticam.” It says that the NOTRE DAME — The editor has And sharing that consciousness are given to us. Don’t tinker with authentic liturgy flows from the issued to me a gracious invitation might make cradle Catholics them, rather learn from them. ancient spiritual tradition, but to say something about my journey appreciate what they have. We do not come to liturgy needs to be adapted with pastoral into the Catholic Church 20 years That’s my reason for agreeing to express ourselves, but to be wisdom. The translation from ago. I can’t imagine my story to tell my story. formed by the Gospel. We do Latin should be (a) marked by being of too much interest to any- I could consider many not come to liturgy to try out sound doctrine, (b) free from any one besides God and my bishop, examples of truths I became our new ideas, but to be particular ideology, (c) be able to because an academic’s story will conscious of, but will taught eternal truths. One of carry the weight of the sacred mys- be a little bland. It will lack any of choose only one today. my teachers would say, tery and (d) transmit the faith of the pizzazz that a good conversion Coming into Catholicism “Liturgy is not an expression the Church. story should have. gave me the sensation of of how people see things; To accomplish this, the words In a nutshell it goes like this. In stepping into something rather it proposes, instead, will express the original Latin as graduate school, I read a lot of longer and larger than my how God sees all people.” accurately as possible. This means books with the intention of becom- own perspective. I have a In liturgy we receive a some changes to our habits. And ing a liturgical presence in viewpoint, that is true. It is God’s-eye view of things! maybe our tongues will trip the Lutheranism. Then, somewhere in largely the viewpoint of the age in This means that the liturgy is first few times we say “consub- the middle of chapter five of my which I live. But the Catholic not the plaything of the priest pre- stantial” in the creed. Maybe it will dissertation, I wrote myself into truths reach back to the Apostles, siding over it, or the committee take a few tries to remember to say the Catholic Church. Doctoral dis- and around the globe. always expecting to see some truth preparing it, or the musicians serv- “And with your spirit.” sertations do not normally have G. K. Chesterton helped me to he has not seen before.” ing it or the assembly celebrating But if we open ourselves to the that kind of impact on either the understand this when he spoke of The idea of a living Church it. The liturgy greets us, welcomes translation, without grumbling, we reader or the writer, so you can the Church as a truth-telling thing. changes the experience of obedi- us into itself, and sends us out as will discover something. The imagine I was startled. You don’t just take lessons from ence. It’s not harsh because it’s not changed and renewed people. If prayers are portals to a long-stand- I thus say of myself that I am her; you listen to her still speaking. given to a dead thing, but to a liv- we may say so, we don’t do the ing tradition. We will find echoes not a “cradle Catholic,” I am a Chesterton writes, “Plato has ing thing. I remember coming liturgy, “it does us.” of ancient meaning in them. I “credo Catholic.” told you a truth; but Plato is dead. across a passage from Romano In about the next year and a know how I could say it, today, A convert is jealous of cradle Shakespeare has startled you with Guardini where he wrote, half the U.S. Catholic Churches but how did the Church say it Catholics. Without knowing it, you an image; but Shakespeare will not “Catholic obedience is always dig- will receive a new English transla- over the centuries? absorbed things about Catholic startle you with any more. But nified. It is not obsequious, or a tion of the Latin missal. It is the doctrine, liturgy, morality and the imagine what it would be to live weak leaning on the support of same liturgy! No changes in struc- spiritual life. (These are the four with such men still living. … The another. Catholic obedience is free, ture — we will be doing the same pillars of the catechism.) You are person who lives in contact with honorable and reasonable,” he thing. But the translation will be like a person who can’t remember what he believes to be a living said. different. It will take what we’ve David Fagerberg is a theology pro- having learned to walk, but here Church is a person always expect- Now, I find all these attitudes learned from 40 years of using ver- fessor at the University of Notre you are strolling along. ing to meet Plato and Shakespeare contained in the Catholic experi- nacular, and be deliberate about Dame and director of the Notre But a convert is someone who tomorrow at breakfast. He is ence of liturgy. There is a kind of certain values. Dame Center for Liturgy. JOIN WITH US! Help Us Build Up the Church We are the Indiana Knights of Columbus more than 32,000 strong.
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he heat in the aftermath of passage of healthcare reform TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Treveals the depth of feeling among those for and against the Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Word length may not exceed 250 words. Address letters to: Today’s landmark bill that affects all Americans. Such heat, however, Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] cannot justify the verbal and physical violence that has ensued. If we needed health care because of the crisis affecting the our lives like Jesus, the better we assistance for the work of the sick, especially the weakest among us, we need even more a Teen has answer become as a person and understand Eastern Catholic churches. move toward civility, if not for our own betterment then at least I am a 15-year-old young man why it is wrong to do things such as As you may know, we regularly for the betterment of our children. attending high school. As a known swearing. send all of our share of the World Politics has become a kind of blood sport. News junkies Catholic in my school, I sometimes Warren Travis Mission Sunday collection to the Holy See’s Congregation for the over the weekend heard reports of crowds shouting racist get questions from fellow students. I Auburn often get the question, “Why is it Eastern Churches to support its remarks and individuals spitting at African American lawmak- bad to swear?” CNEWA thanks operations and good works on ers, including John Lewis, who suffered violence years ago They ask because it is not one of behalf of the peoples and churches when he marched for Civil Rights. Surely he — and all of us the Ten Commandments, and God, diocese for collection under its jurisdiction. Be sure that you have the grati- — has a right to expect that that chapter of despicable, racist Jesus, never really address the issue Dear Msgr. Schulte, in the Bible. tude of Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, violence long over. Thank you very much for your prefect of the congregation, and Thinking about this stumped me. check in the amount of $4,076.57, We’ve seen reports of homes and offices of lawmakers van- So I did a little research until the Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan, dalized and heard of death threats. Anonymous messages are representing CNEWA’s share of the president of CNEWA, in addition to most obvious answer popped into 2009 World Mission Sunday collec- being left on voicemails — I even got one from a nun, for my head. We are supposed to live my own. tion of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- May God ever bless and be with goodness sake. If that isn’t proof that we’ve gone astray I don’t our lives like Jesus did. Would South Bend. Jesus have sworn when he stubbed you. know what is. May God bless and reward all Gabriel Delmonaco his toe? He most likely did not. the good people whose love and The wonderfully unedited Web may share some blame as it The more we think about leading U.S. National Secretary gives free reign to those who say whatever suits their strategic concern contributed to this generous purpose, truthful or not. Their presentations “usually anony- mous” underscore a significant failing of the Web, lack of edi- tors and accountability. We’ve seen columnists write with vitriol as they demonize Recognizing Jesus those with whom they disagree. There’s a viciousness which goes beyond what can be called acerbic writing. he story of the disciples on a group of very good, wonderful We need to address this climate. the road to Emmaus that Catholics and a poor person who The intolerance and incivility did not begin with legislation Twe read during the Easter had one too many drinks wan- THE passed Sunday night. It is not unrelated to the divisions that season is one of my favorites. I dered into the room where we exist in our country and, sadly, even in our Church. often wonder if I would have rec- were meeting. It was a cold, bit- CUTTING It starts with how we view others’ as enemies rather than as ognized the Lord walking the ter night and he was obviously fellow travelers on the journey of life. It includes whether or path with me. Hopefully I would walking. He asked for some but, like the disciples, I may have directions to where he could get a EDGE not we’re willing to give another the benefit of the doubt, not. newspaper to check out the job SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC accepting that their intentions are good, even if their goals dif- During the Sundays after openings. After we sent him back fer from ours. Easter the Scripture readings tell in the cold, several people made It involves accepting the fact that each of us is a child of of several appearances Jesus jokes and other not so kind or hurt.” I can rationalize, but God and precious to Him and our brother or sister. made to the disciples after His remarks about him. I still feel bad down deep it causes a dilemma Resurrection and how the faith of that I did not do something con- for me and I can just hear the It involves how we speak and terms for one another. words of the Lord saying, “I was Last Tuesday, March 23, Cardinal Francis George, president His followers (like Thomas) was crete for him. Ironically, the talk challenged and deepened. that night was about Jesus’ hungry and you did not feed of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, noted the Today the unconditional Me.” bishops’ disappointment that the health reform legislation did resurrected love for each Recognizing Jesus in the poor not include all they sought, especially adequate protection of Jesus is all person. and needy is crucial, but we are rights of conscience and guarantees that federal funds would around us in Somehow we also challenged to see Him in the not go for abortion services. But he also noted that politicians our daily lives. Recognizing Jesus in the seemed to forget people in our everyday lives; in He is present in that his love the fellow student it seems on both sides of the aisle had worked nobly for the protection nobody likes; in the coworker of life and decried those who would vilify them. Even in disap- the persons we poor and needy is crucial, included that encounter. It is man as well. who never stops complaining; or pointment, the bishops were civil and generous. Their position up to us to rec- In the Gospel in the neighbor who keeps loud is worth emulating. ognize Him. but we are also of Matthew music on late into the night. In 1959, Pope John XXIII, in his first encyclical, “On Truth, Usually it is Jesus preaches It seems to me that a good Unity and Peace, in a Spirit of Charity,” quoted a maxim not too hard to challenged to see about the last practice during this Easter season attributed to St. Augustine, “In essentials, unity, in non-essen- see Christ in judgment when is to try to really see Jesus in those we like He tells us that those we encounter and to treat tials diversity, in all things charity.” everyone with the same respect In all things charity surely is the message we all need today. and who attract Him in the people whatever we do us. We can eas- for the least of we would give Jesus if we saw It’s not a bad start to Holy Week. ily recognize our brothers and Him in person, and remind our- Him in those in our everyday lives. sisters we do for selves that Christ loves them just Reprinted with permision by the U.S. Conference of Catholic kind, compas- Him. And it as much as He loves us. Imagine Bishops sionate, likable works the other what the world would be like if people who way too. When each one of us would really do touch our lives. we ignore any this? It is more difficult to see the Lord of our brothers and sisters, we in the less attractive or unpleas- also ignore Him. ant people we meet. Many times When I drive around the city we consciously or unconsciously and see people with signs that ignore Christ’s presence in the read, “Will work for food,” I feel street people, in the addicted and very guilty when I don’t stop or those who don’t live up to how try to help them. It is so easy to we think a “good” person should be swayed by those who say Sister Margie Lavonis,CSC, is a voca- act. things like, “There are a lot of tion director and works for the A still vivid example in my con artists out there,” or “It is too Sisters of the Holy Cross commu- Today’s Catholic editorial board is Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa Everett, Father life happened recently. I was with dangerous, you may get robbed nications department. Mark Gurtner, Msgr. Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. APRIL 4, 2010 COMMENTARY 15 Recalling a time of grace CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The pope or quoted amply from one of The tomb of Jesus features prominently in the Easter story. This week’s Church is preparing to mark the his letters to young people in his quiz looks at what we know about the tomb. fifth anniversary of the death of own message for World Youth THE Pope John Paul II, an event that Day. 1.A particular tomb plays a key role on the acquisition of the Holy Land by the Jews. stirred intense emotion, expres- From the beginning, Pope VATICAN Whose was it,and why was it important? sions of faith and worldwide atten- Benedict made clear that he would a.Adam’s tomb was purchased by his son Cain, showing Adam tion in April 2005. carry out his papal ministry under At the Vatican, a Mass celebrat- the banner of continuity. LETTER was doomed. b.Abraham bought a tomb for Sarah, thus owning property in the ed by Pope Benedict XVI will “We feel reverberating within JOHN THAVIS offer an occasion to look back and our hearts his repeated invitations Holy Land for the first time. remember a pontificate that has to advance without fear on the c.Joseph bought the pyramid from Seti II, thus have the first mul- not, and could not, be forgotten. path of fidelity to the Gospel, to be tistory tomb. Pope John Paul shaped the policies heralds and witnesses of Christ in time of special grace. The late pope made his final and charted the directions for the the third millennium,” Pope 2.Tombs were often caves,or,in later times when unused caves were scarce Church in the 21st century, and his Benedict said in 2006. public appearance March 30, 2005, when he was recovering a.cut out of rock b.made of balsa wood German successor has very much Pope Benedict will celebrate a c.sealed metal boxes, modeled after the Ark of the Covenant stuck to the same course. memorial Mass for Pope John Paul from a tracheotomy to relieve The next big event commemo- March 29, because the April 2 breathing problems. He blessed rating Pope John Paul is expected anniversary of his death falls on pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square and 3.In Old Testament times,what types of coffins were used in Palestine amongst the to be his beatification, which could Good Friday. The liturgy is in St. tried in vain to speak to them. Jews? occur as early as next fall. But in Peter’s Basilica, not the much larg- After a few minutes, aides a.They used pine or Madera, being the only two widely available hundreds of other ways, from the er square outside, and there’s been wheeled him from view and drew woods. the curtains of his apartment win- documents he wrote to the voca- no Vatican effort to turn this into a b.Coffins could be made from any material that was not ritually tions he inspired, his legacy lives mega-event for the mass media. dow for the last time. Those who witnessed the scene impure. on daily in his church. That doesn’t mean the huge c.Coffins were not widely used, bodied were placed in sealed Pope Benedict references Pope crowds and the global interest of sensed it was a farewell, and an tombs. John Paul often, as when he five years ago have been forgotten, incredibly poignant one. The recently praised the Sahel however. Pope John Paul’s final Foundation established by the late days are recalled by many as a LETTER, PAGE 16 4.Generally these folks were denied a proper tomb burial,instead being buried under piles of stones: a.women b.Jews c.criminals Meet the Risen Christ 5.A special box used specifically for bones is known as a.an ossuary b.a reliquary c.a pyx The Epistle to the Colossians, Jesus, the Son of God, overcame 6.In Old Testament times,what was done with the remains after a period of time? the second reading, places Christ even death. THE at God’s right hand. It says that However, the lesson is more a.The bodies were cremated. Christians already have “been than simply to affirm once again b.The bones were removed to a smaller chamber and the tomb SUNDAY raised” because they have taken the Church’s trust in the reused. Christ into their hearts. Having Resurrection, actual and physical, c.The bodies were set upon the river Jordan to float into the Dead GOSPEL given themselves to Jesus, they of Christ. It calls upon us to Sea. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION have died to earthly things and to response. Such was the message in earthly ideas. Colossians, the second reading. 7.What was done with the body after death? St. John’s Gospel, source of the Such is the important lesson in the a.It was cremated at once due to the extreme heat. last reading, goes into some detail references to Mary Magdalene, Easter about the Resurrection and its Peter and the disciple whom Jesus b.It was washed and had a cloth placed over the face. aftermath. The first figure men- loved. They had to believe. They c.It was entombed in oil to preserve it. Jn 20:1-9 tioned in the story is Mary had to have faith. he Church celebrates the Magdalene. She was a beloved fig- We must be open to God our- 8.Why was there extra haste associated with the burial of Jesus? Easter Vigil late in the ure in early Christianity, because selves. Limited and bruised by sin, a.They had to get his body back to Galilee within the three-day Tevening on Holy Saturday. she was so intensely loyal to Jesus. we must be healed and strength- limit. The liturgy for the Vigil has its For example, according to John’s ened to receive the grace of faith. b.He had to be removed from the cross so that there would be no own set of readings. These read- Gospel, she stood beneath the Hopefully, Lenten penances these crucifix as a symbol. ings are those read during Masses cross of Calvary rather than aban- past weeks have healed and c.The Sabbath was fast approaching. on Easter itself. don the dying Lord. It was a risky strengthened us and made within gesture. She might have been con- us this openness. The Acts of the Apostles pro- 9.Jesus’tomb is also known by this name: vides the first lesson. Acts is in strued to be an accomplice in trea- In the meantime, the Church a.the Holy Sepulcher effect a continuation of St. Luke’s son against the Roman Empire, shares with us the testimony of Gospel. Scholars say that this subjecting herself to the same fate Peter and the Apostles, not just b.the Urn of Unction Gospel and Acts were the work of as that of the Lord. Yet, she was bystanders as the mission of Jesus c.the Church of the Nativity and Death the same author. Beginning with there. occurred, but rather the Lord’s the Ascension, Acts reports what Arriving at the tomb before especially commissioned agents to 10.What do the women notice about the body of Jesus in the tomb on Easter Sunday? life was like for the infant commu- daybreak, but finding it empty, she tell us about our own salvation. a.It was pure white. hurries to Peter and the disciple Their testimony, so guarded by the nity of Christians in Jerusalem, b.It was unharmed and bears no wounds. whom Jesus loved. (Tradition long Church, is our avenue to knowing and then it recalls the initial spread c.Nothing — it is not there. of Christianity. has assumed this disciple to be and meeting the Risen Christ. Important in the early chapters John, although this disciple is of Acts is a series of sermons never identified by name in this 11.What do we learn about how the Resurrection took place inside the tomb? delivered by Peter. The place of Gospel.) READINGS a.Nothing, we only know it happened, not how. Peter is interesting — and reveal- Peter and the disciple then rush Sunday: Acts 10:3-4a,37-43 Ps 118:1- b.The heat given off suggests a fusion event. ing to anyone concerned about the to the tomb themselves. They were 2,16-17,22-23 Col 3:1-4 Jn 20:1-9 c.The lack of change in the tomb indicates a time shift. structure of the Church, then or overwhelmed. Grasping what Monday: Acts 2:14,22-33 Ps 16:1-2a, now. exactly had happened at the tomb 5,7-11 Mt 28:8-15 12.What item is thought by many to have been the winding sheet of Jesus from the was not easy. Love and faith made Always Peter spoke for the Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41 Ps 33:4-5,18- tomb? Apostles and for the Christian the process easier. Seeing that the tomb was empty, he believed that 20,22 Jn 20:11-18 a.the Icon of Vera b.the Baphomet c.the Shroud of Turin community. In this Sunday’s read- Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10 Ps 105:1- ing, Peter briefly gives a synopsis Jesus had risen. 4, 6-9 Lk 24:13-35 of the life of Jesus. Sent by God, 13.Where are Jesus’actually earthly remains? Jesus was crucified, the victim of Reflection Thursday: Acts 3:11-26 Ps 8:2ab, 5- a.under the Vatican human scheming. He rose after 9 Lk 24:35-48 b.nowhere on earth; he ascended into Heaven after the death. He commissioned the The Church joyfully and excit- Friday: Acts 4:1-12 Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22- Resurrection Apostles to continue the work of edly tells us that the Lord lives. He 27a Jn 221:1-14 c.in an unknown grave somewhere near Jerusalem reconciling God and humanity. rose from the dead. It is a procla- Saturday: Acts 4:13-21 Ps 118:1, mation of the greatest and central ANSWERS The Apostles were witnesses of all 14-15b, 16-21 Mk 16:9-15 1.b, 2.a, 3.c, 4.c, 5.a, 6.b, 7.b, 8.c., 9.a, 10.c, 11.a, 12.c, 13.b that Jesus did. belief of the Church, namely that 16 COMMENTARY APRIL 4, 2010 Grow an Easter garden SCRIPTURE SEARCH he joy of Easter will soon be transplanting was safe. The results Gospel for April 4, 2010 ours. This is the perfect time were wonderful! Luke 24:1-12 Tof year to start an Easter Each of the children was garden. Gardening holds connota- assigned one section to weed, and EVERYDAY Following is a word search based on the Gospel tions of new life, and is a natural we all took pleasure in walking reading for the Vigil of Easter, the visit of the women companion activity to celebrating through the garden on summer CATHOLIC the Easter season. Even if you’ve evenings, plucking ripe produce or to the tomb of Christ. The words can be found in all never held a hoe in your life just enjoying the flowers inter- directions in the puzzle. before, you can successfully devel- spersed within. THERESA A. THOMAS op a green thumb and indulge Non-hybrid, heirloom seeds are WEEK THE STONE THE TOMB yourself in this natural pleasure. a popular choice for gardeners, BODY TWO MEN TERRIFIED near-the-house landscaping or The benefits will be evident in especially for those who want BOWED FACES HE IS NOT HERE even in a little dish, open or ala the beauty of your yard, on your nature’s best benefits. Unlike terrarium style. HE SAID GALILEE HANDED OVER dinner table through the summer, hybrid, big seed company seeds, Traditional Easter flowers SINNERS MARY MAGDALENE and if you branch out into canning, saved heirloom seeds can yield a include the lily, the primrose, and JOANNA MOTHER PETER through the winter months too. harvest year after year. Most agree daffodil (narcissus) , which sym- GOT UP CLOTHS AMAZED Gardening can also be a spiritual, that heirloom seeds produce crops bolizes new birth and which folk prayerful experience, and a way to that are tastier and higher in nutri- legend says bloomed the day of really get in touch with God ents, although not as uniform in the Resurrection. TERRIFIED through His creation. Plus, you get color or shape as the grocery store Some families add actual fig- to revert to being a child again and cousins. Search the Internet for urines to their small, in-home dig in dirt, which is probably “heirloom seeds” to find suppliers, D I ASEHNEMOWT Easter garden during the Tridiuum. something you couldn’t otherwise and be sure to include flowers. I If you have trouble finding these DEZAMARYJOHE justifiably do. love giant marigolds, which grew commercially (or want to save a Last year our family embarked as tall as my 3 year old last year, EMMAENLWKEMR few dollars), your children can on our first real and extensive gar- and which were an effective and draw some figurines on cardboard, ELLAYDOBI BOR dening project. We had tried grow- beautiful insect deterrent. color them and cut them out. ing vegetables and some hardware So far, I’ve been describing a TBTCGEDSSXT I Cover them with clear plastic to store-bought flowers here and plain old garden. Now, here’s the make them durable if they’re HOMLBDNC I JHF there over the years, but had never Easter twist. going outdoors. really — dug in. Traditionally, an Easter garden, EWFOJOANNAE I Some Catholics like to ask their However, last summer, my dear which can be large or small, has parish priest to bless the plot that husband plowed out a large plot, two main elements. It includes a SEATTVBLNJRE will become their garden and add enclosed it with a pretty white mound of dirt with a small cross a statue or two to help them pray. TDCHWEEKEKED picket fence in front, and added an placed upon the mound. Some also You can flip through magazines or arbor, on which we eventually add a woven ‘crown of thorns’ OJESMRHARNTX surf the Internet to get inspiration coaxed some blue and purple from bramble or bare, thorny vine. for your garden project. NRSSKWLTSFED Morning Glories to climb. I don’t This, of course, reminds us of the So include a garden in your think doing this much nonessential death of Christ. The other element EEL I LAGOTUPX Easter plans this week. It can blos- preparation work was initially what of an Easter Garden is the abun- som into something you and your © 2010 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com he had in mind when I suggested dant flowers (and sometimes a family will enjoy. Starting an we simply grow vegetables, but homemade empty “tomb”) which Easter garden and continuing with God bless my husband, he was a appear on Easter Sunday. (You can a traditional one will provide your great sport in making my elaborate put just a few representative flow- April 48 __ upon a time family with beauty and food, as backyard vision. He even made a ers there on Easter and add more he 4 & 11, 2010 49 Compass point well as the tools to grow spiritual- 50 2,000 pounds lovely pathway. when the climate warms). This, of ly, through Easter ... and beyond. t c w 51 Bard’s king We added a statue of St. course stands for Christ’s ross ord 52 Revolutions per minute Francis and then ordered some Resurrection and the joy we expe- 123 45 67 8 910 DOWN heirloom seeds for vegetables and rience because of it. You can cre- Theresa Thomas, is the mother of 11 12 13 flowers. After that, our sunroom atively construct your Easter gar- nine children and wife of David. 14 15 16 became a slow-growing, virtual den in a small area of where your E-mail her at TheresaThomas 1 Jesus Christ is___ jungle for a few weeks before regular garden will be, in your [email protected] 17 18 19 2 “___ in a manger” 3 Pennsylvania (abbr.) 20 21 4 John’s island assembled to pray and sing songs by the next day, it was clear that 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 5 Unit
beneath the pope’s window. Some many, many people wanted to pay 29 30 31 6 ___ of the Apostles LETTER 48 hours later, the vigil had grown their respects to Pope John Paul in 7 Her to include some 100,000 people. person. 32 33 34 8 “Signs” in John’s CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 On the afternoon of April 2, Eventually, more than 2 million 35 36 37 Gospel 9 Hissy fit according to his aides, the pope mourners came to view the pope’s 38 39 40 41 42 43 10 High __ murmured in Polish, “Let me go to body as it was laid out in St. 44 45 46 13 Blessed those who Vatican later described it as “the the house of the Father.” They Peter’s Basilica. They came from have not ____ 47 48 49 last public ‘station’ of his painful were his last words. Six hours every continent. Some waited in 18 Alack’s partner Via Crucis.” later, at 9:37 p.m., Pope John Paul line as long as 12 hours, and many 50 51 52 19 Egg color 21 ___ of man The next day, the pope suffered died. took photos on their cell phones © 2010 www.tri-c-a-publications.com 22 Thai septic shock and heart failure. He The announcement was made when they approached the papal Acts 10:34, was treated immediately with to the vast crowd in St. Peter’s bier. That broke with tradition, but Based on these Scripture Readings: 23 Ashes pot 37-43; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9 and Acts 5:12-16; Rv 1:9- 24 David’s brother antibiotics and respiratory equip- Square shortly before 10 p.m., at it seemed fitting. 11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31 25 The first ___ of ment, but his condition deteriorat- the close of a candlelit prayer The unprecedented global 26 A commandment the week ACROSS ed. Vatican officials later said it service. Many in the crowd wept. media coverage hit a peak at Pope falsehood 27 Sorbet was the pope himself who decided Then, after a long wave of John Paul’s funeral, presided over 1 Swish 29 Greek god of war 28 Feed to be treated at the Vatican instead applause, the square was by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the 4 Parent groups 30 “The __ from heaven” 30 First day of wk. of being taken to the hospital enveloped in silent prayer. The dean of the College of Cardinals 8 Clock time 31 Commandments 31 Jesus rose from again. bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled a and soon to be the next pope. In 11 IOU part “___-logue” the ____ An Italian cardinal who visited death knell. retrospect, the transition seemed to 12 Curve 32 No room here 33 Christ ___ Lord 13 Cosine’s partner 33 Child’s plaything 34 Glue the dying pope described the scene In Pope John Paul’s native have already begun, though the 14 Peter did to tomb 34 Bulls of Bashan do in in the papal bedroom: Assisted by Poland, the bells tolled and air-raid conclave was still 10 days away. 36 Daniel’s fiery furnace 15 Carry Ps 22 37 As loud as a trumpet several doctors and his personal sirens were sounded. On Polish In his homily at the funeral 16 Famous red Viking 35 Revelation author 38 The first and the ____ staff, the pontiff lay serenely on a TV, commentators were in tears as Mass, Cardinal Ratzinger drew 17 Electrical generators 37 ___ dolorosa 39 Repeat bed in the middle of his room, they announced the pope’s death. long applause when he imagined 19 Son of Man 38 Part 40 Decrease comforted by cushions, occasion- What happened in the hours Pope John Paul standing at the holds keys to 40 Miracles of Jesus 41 Forever and ally opening his eyes in greeting to and days to follow surprised “window of the Father’s house” 20 Cut 44 Cartoon company ___, Amen the handful of visitors allowed Vatican officials. For one thing, and blessing the crowd below. 21 In __ (together) 45 Spoken 42 File inside. 22 Large instruments 46 Tub 43 Plant trunk people did not leave St. Peter’s Even after five years, many 25 Biblical hind 47 Leg bone Outside, in St. Peter’s Square, Square after the death announce- Catholics keep that image in their 45 Sun’s name the first groups of faithful — ment — they stayed and prayed hearts. many of them young people — well into the early morning. And Answer Key can be found on page 19 APRIL 4, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17
ANGELA WENZEL GOLF SCRAMBLE SCHEDULED The first Angela Wenzel Memorial Golf Scramble will be held Saturday, May 22, at Blackthorn Golf Course, 6100 Nimtz Pkwy. Proceeds will sponsor a scholarship at Carroll University in honor of Angela Wenzel (Blondell), who passed away in 2009 at the age of 29, from inflammatory breast cancer. Fees include lunch, green and cart fees, $55 voucher for free green fees at Blackthorn Golf Course, snacks, prizes for winning team and hole contests on a variety of holes. Registration and breakfast will be from 8-8:30 a.m. with shotgun start at 9 a.m. To register Sports contact Brian Blondell at (574) 310-3924 or [email protected] by May 1. ICCL girls head to St. Vincent to implement semifinals, championships Play Like a Champion Today squad remained perfect on the FORT WAYNE — Play Like a positive relationships with par- presentation of the program. The BY CHUCK FREEBY season, using a stifling defense to Champion Today is an innovative ents. cost of the program is $10. The thwart Holy Family, 25-13. program designed to promote a This program, which is sup- presentation will be held on April On the other side of the brack- ELKHART — Last-second shots, more positive climate in youth ported by the University of Notre 18 from 4:30-5:30 in the parish et, Christ the King (Colors) upsets and traditional favorites all sports. Play Like a Champion Dame, will be implemented at St. hall. For additional information, emerges as this year’s have been a part of this year’s Today helps Catholic youth Vincent De Paul Catholic School contact Paul Cassabon, athletic “Cinderella Team.” After going March Madness. It’s true whether coaches build an engaging cli- for all sports beginning this fall. director, at (260) 489-3537 Ext. just 6-5 in the regular season, the you’re talking about the NCAA mate for team development and Parents are invited and 218 or [email protected]. Colors squad earned a Final Four or Inter-City Catholic League an effective system for building encouraged to attend the initial girls basketball tournament. berth, by knocking off the Christ St. Jude eighth-grader Cassie the King varsity squad, 17-15, in Young delivered the game a hard-fought matchup at winning shot with Saint Joseph’s High just three seconds School. FIFTH GRADE ICCL BASKETBALL CHAMPS remaining as St. Brent Imus’ Monica/St. Jude Kings now face The Holy Cross Crusaders won the eliminated Holy perennial ICCL girls basketball fifth-grade tourna- Cross with an power St. 18-16 triumph Joseph- ment March 14. Members of the team at St. Thomas’ Mishawaka. The in the front row are Hannah Thomas, Spartan Gym. Wildcats avenged Young is trying to a regular-season loss Alexis Felty, Sophie Smith, Kayla Toll complete a trifecta, as she to St. Matthew, downing has already been a part of cham- the Blazers, 31-23. As they have and Abby Nolan. In the back row are pionship softball and volleyball all year, Tagin Schultheis and assistant coach Cindy Thomas, Holy teams this season. Alison Ketcham led the way for To accomplish that feat, St. St. Joseph. Cross Father Mike Mathews, Jennifer Monica/St. Jude will have to The semifinals and champi- Cromartie, Tiffiney James, Emma knock off tourney favorite St. onships will be played this week Joseph (South Bend) in the semi- at Marian High School. Applegate, Mary Madden and head finals. Coach Brian Weaver’s coach Carrie Applegate. 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Speakers include: Francis Cardinal George, Archdiocese of Chicago (Keynote Speaker) George Weigel Distinguished Senior Fellow, Ethics and Public Policy Center Joan Lewis EWTN Vatican Correspondent and author of EWTN’s blog Joan’s Rome Father Thomas Berg Executive Director, Westchester Institute Dr. Maureen Condic Senior Fellow, Westchester Institute Free registration can be accessed at www.nd.edu/~prolife/conference/ For questions, contact Gabrielle Speach at [email protected] or Kelly Jones at [email protected]
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You Have Experienced His Passion and Resurrection. Now Come and Celebrate His Divine Mercy!
Novena DivineJoin Mercy Us! Chaplet Good Friday to Mercy Sunday Feast Day Mass 3 PM in St. Jude Church MERCY
FORT WAYNE SUNDAY Starts Good Friday, April 2 April 11, 2010 Chaplet 2:30 PM Holy Mass 3:00 PM Confessions 1:30 to 3 PM Eucharistic Adoration Mercy Sunday Tenth Worldwide 2:00 to 3:00 PM April 11, 2010 Divine Mercy Sunday Devotion v 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Holy Family Church (Reconciliation during these two hours or anytime during Lent) 3:00 PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet 56405 Mayflower Road • Procession and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament South Bend • Homily - Father Thomas Shoemaker For the Sake of v Presider: Father Robert D’Souza Your Sorrowful Passion, EveryoneWelcome! St. Jude Church - Randallia Dr., at E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne Have Mercy on Us www.stjudefw.org/adoration Bienvenidos a todos
BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB This month’s featured selection: “Miles from the Sideline” By Maura Weis
Reviewed by Kay Cozad and mercy due all of God’s children, including those who appear to be different than the norm. And for some • “Miles From the Sideline,” by Maura Weis, Today’s that lesson is hard earned. So many people seem to only Catholic’s choice for book of the month, is a courageous see Hannah’s autism, as if that defined her, says the testimony of the healing power of faith and love. Written author. That, she adds, only causes them to miss her by the wife of former Notre Dame head football coach charm and beauty. The companionship and compassion Charlie Weis, the 169-page tome takes the reader on a of those the Weis family surrounded themselves with is personal journey unknown to a large portion of society the beacon of hope in this book. — the journey of a parent of a special needs child. Weis writes of her grief over the loss of her perfect Maura Weis begins her tale with the an introduction daughter and how she navigated those feelings in the into her daughter Hannah’s life. midst of parenting a special needs child with love. She Diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease in the provides insightful and useful ways to address self care womb, Hannah was not expected to live long after her issues, including exercise, “me time” and prayer. birth. But the Weis’ faith in God’s Providence was Throughout the book, even in the most painful of experi- rewarded when in April of 1995, their daughter came ences, this loving mother maintains her deep spiritual Questions for discussion connection with God and offers optimism in the face of home with them after only three days in the neonatal • The Catholic faith holds the sanctity of all life, each new challenge. ICU following her birth. The next two years were filled from conception to natural death, dear. What is your Finally it is learned that after years of erroneous med- with health and developmental issues, yet Hannah con- experience of the sanctity of the lives of those with ical diagnosis that Hannah suffers from a rare seizure tinued to be a pleasant and cheerful child. Then tragedy special needs? How does your faith drive your disorder. However, the family, after being transformed hit. response to their needs? Maura Weis’ personal account of the family’s deal- by this special little girl, has learned to live life to the fullest without specific labels. They have continued hope ings with the medical community is sometimes disheart- • The meltdown described on pages 112-114 for the future and watch and learn as Hannah lives her ening and frustrating, a testimony to the nature of seek- depicts the “cloud cover of unkindness and insensi- life with enthusiasm and joy. ing diagnosis and treatment for a disability. But they tivity” the Weis family experienced from others when Of her daughter, Weis writes, “She, like so many never gave up. As the family learned to embrace Hannah Hannah became over stimulated in the crowd. Have other children and adults with special needs, has to work for the gift that she was, they experienced a transforma- you ever been part of that kind of unkindness? How harder than I do just to accomplish what is considered tion that only comes with this kind of challenge. can you respond with more compassion next time? Sprinkled throughout the pages of this remarkable ‘normal’ to the rest of us. She struggles just to get through life, and yet she makes the best of it as she car- tale are vignettes of life with the Weis family that gives • Everyone has a story. How does the Weis’s story ries her disability with her every day. She is my hero.” the reader a glimpse into the true nature and personality of struggle and faith resonate with your life? How The Hannah and Friends foundation, initiated in of young Hannah. “With everyone, Hannah longs to would a deeper connection with God in joy as well as 2003, to raise public awareness of the special needs make herself known and loved,” writes Weis, who is tal- adversity transform your way of life? ented at turning a phrase. Yet like so many with disabili- community is explained in this book. Visit www.hanna- handfriends.org for more information. ties, Hannah was challenged with a sensitivity to crowds • How does Maura Weis’s experience of learning “Miles From the Sideline,” by Maura Weis is a must which caused her to experience meltdowns that only to live in the now compare to your way of living? read. Every reader, whether acquainted with a person proved to deepen her mother’s conviction that love and How does that shape your perception of the joys and with special needs or not, will gain insightful informa- compassion were the only responses. struggles of life? Also prevalent throughout the text is the strong and tion about compassion and respect for all life by reading encouraging tone of respect for the sanctity of life. The this well written personal story of triumph over chal- author uses her literary voice to speak up for the respect lenge.