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BY CINDY WOODEN and concern on unborn life VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When people recognize the truth that they are all children of God and that Pope speaks of moral law exists for the benefit of all, they become peacemakers, Pope Benedict XVI said. embryonic life “Peace — this great aspiration in the heart of Page 3 every man and woman — is built day by day with the support of everyone,” the pope said Jan. 1 as he celebrated Mass for the feast of Mary, Mother of God and for World Peace Day. The Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica and the recitation Bishop blesses of the Angelus afterward in St. Peter’s Square fea- tured people from around the world dressed in their radio station native costumes. Many carried peace banners. During the Mass, the offertory gifts were given to Catholic radio station Pope Benedict by two boys and a girl from Germany is first in northeast Indiana dressed as the Magi and participants from Mexico, Peru, Pakistan, Vietnam and Democratic Republic of Page 6 Congo. In the prayers — read in Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Polish, Spanish and Portuguese — the con- gregation asked God to help the churches of the East and West work together for peace and asked God to Sound and bless international organizations committed to peacemaking. competitive Specific prayers were offered for “the martyred basketball populations of Palestine, the land of Jesus and of his mother, Mary,” and for areas of Africa and Asia still Youths showcase hoop action experiencing conflict. In his homily, Pope Benedict called attention to over the holidays the Gospel of Luke’s description of the shepherds Pages 20-21 CNS PHOTO/TONY GENTILE, REUTERS hearing the angels announce the birth of Christ and Pope Benedict XVI looks at his crosier as he celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the setting off to adore him. Vatican Jan. 1. On the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and World Peace Day, the pope said that “when man lets himself be enlightened by the splendor of truth he becomes a peace- maker with interior courage.” PEACE, PAGE 3 The Young Voice St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Ann Catholic Church builds houses, SERRANS HOST Seton looks at service aids survivors of tsunami SEMINARIAN LUNCHEON Page 24 JAKARTA, Indonesia (CNS) — A year sary of the tragedy, Indonesian President after the tsunami disaster, the Catholic Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono urged people Church continues to construct thousands of to remember the more than 220,000 people houses for people in Indonesia’s Aceh who were killed or left missing, including province, where almost all the people are Aceh’s toll of 156,000 dead or missing, Muslim. reported UCA News. “Medan Archdiocese is building schools Archbishop Sinaga said local church and a center for people with leprosy, devel- relief and rehabilitation efforts received oping vocational schools and running reha- $2.1 million in funding from Catholic char- bilitation programs for affected people in ities, especially Caritas organizations, several parts of Aceh,” said Coadjutor including Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. Archbishop Anicetus Sinaga of Medan. bishops’ international relief and develop- The Catholic Church continues to help ment agency. reconstruct and rehabilitate tsunami victims “In 2005 we handled the emergency DON CLEMMER in Aceh, at the northern tip of Sumatra needs by opening centers in Aceh and Nias Bishop John D’Arcy addresses members of Island, and on Nias, a smaller island off to deliver food, clothes, medicines and Sumatra’s western coast, the archbishop tents,” the archbishop said. the Fort Wayne and South Bend Serra told UCA News, an Asian church news The church also used the money to ren- Clubs, along with diocesan seminarians and agency based in Thailand. ovate church properties and build schools Aceh was hit the hardest by the undersea and a 50-bed clinic. their parents and pastors, at the annual earthquake Dec. 26, 2004, and the resulting “The church will use the financial aid for Christmas luncheon honoring the seminari- tsunamis, which slammed coastal areas of a short-term and long-term programs for dozen countries from Thailand to East affected people in Aceh and Nias, regard- ans held at the Summit Club in Fort Wayne. Africa. less of background,” the archbishop said. After the luncheon, members of Serra Club During prayers in Banda Aceh, the provincial capital, to mark the first anniver- TSUNAMI, PAGE 4 presented gifts to the seminarians. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 8, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the The parish priest is one of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 heroes of the age PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy penance during Advent. the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, EDITOR: Tim Johnson Walker Percy had it right. “The parish the Word of God. The famous and historic ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer priest is one of the heroes of the age.” We St. Mary Church in Fort Wayne was dedi- do not notice him, but we should. God cated to her under this title. STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad notices him. What a great moment for peo- On New Year’s Eve, I celebrated Mass at NEWS ple to see these priests gathered in one the Cathedral of the Immaculate Editorial Department church after another during Advent and will Conception; always a joy. The next morn- PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES be repeated during Lent. ing, I took the short drive to Most Precious FREELANCE WRITERS: Joan Bobay, Blood Parish to celebrate Mass there and Ann Carey, Elmer J. Danch, Michelle BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY pay tribute to Msgr. Bill Lester, while he Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, Denise And also the high schools was celebrating the television Mass. It cer- tainly encouraged me to hear, first in the Fedorow, Sr. Margie Lavonis, CSC, In addition, all four high schools have parking lot a half hour before Mass and Theresa Thomas, David A.Wemhoff penance services. Here you might have as What I saw happening before many as 20 or 21 priests. The faculty and then in the sacristy and as the people left principals tell me how moving it is. There the church everyone was thanking me. Business Department Christmas is no question that Jesus Christ is present at “Bishop, thank you for sending Msgr. BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Sometimes, moments of great beauty these moments through his priests, calling Lester here.” Bill Lester knows how to run AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber pass us by and we have not noticed them. the young people to himself. a parish. The offertory collection is up and BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Poets and artists see them before the rest of There has been much written about the people are very encouraged by his presence. us. It is in this context that I always remem- decline of the sacrament of penance. The Precious Blood fathers left this church ber the words of Walker Percy, a writer who However, if we make ourselves available at after over 100 years of dedicated service. I had the privilege of meeting on one occa- There is a historic school here, but that Advertising Sales the convenience of the people and, most sion. He is a kind of literary hero of mine. important, if we catechize and preach on it school would not exist except for a program Carol Eifert (Fort Wayne area) In an interview he once said, “My hero is and make it clear to the people that we are called “twinning.” Here, parishes such as (260) 456-2824 the parish priest.” More recently, in a book approaching Christ, as Christ coming to us St. Charles, St. Vincent, St. Jude, St. Judy Kearns (South Bend area) titled “Signposts in a Strange Land,” I and calling us, people will come. Joseph, Roanoke, and St. Catharine, Nix (574) 234-0687 found an essay where he spoke in a similar Settlement, give regular contributions to way. “I think one of the heroes of the age is Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Most Precious Blood School. We need to the parish priest.” I agree with him. It all Supposing no priest was there do much more of this. came to mind when I heard about the devo- Published weekly except the last I am working with Father Bernard Galic, Sunday in June, second and fourth tion of our priests in the diocese to the sacrament of penance during Advent. Father Glenn Kohrman and our Presbyteral weeks in July, second week in August Council on a pastoral plan for fostering Painful departures and last week in December by the In Fort Wayne the custom has grown of One of the things that has made our pas- penance services held in five different vocations to the priesthood. It will consist Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, of prayer and eucharistic adoration, but also toral situation more serious is the departure 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort parishes. It goes from Monday to Thursday a continuation of the good things already of religious congregations, who are also Wayne, IN 46801. Second-class in one week and concludes the following being done. There will be new initiatives as down in numbers. In addition to the postage paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and Monday. In some parishes, there were as Precious Blood fathers, a few years ago, the additional mailing office. many as 11 or 12 priests. They each heard well. It will be part of our observance of the jubilee. Franciscans left St. Therese, Fort Wayne. confessions for about two hours, making The Holy Cross fathers gave up two parish- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: over 22 hours of administration of this We take for granted that there will be 10 Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort priests in a parish for a penance service and es. However, with them it is different. How sacrament. The priests meet beforehand to can we ever sufficiently thank that congre- Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: plan all of this. It becomes a social event that a priest will be there on Saturday [email protected]. gation? They did not initiate this departure for the priests. The host parish makes a sup- morning, on Sunday or when we need him. Our need to foster vocations is growing. until they gave us significant notice, almost SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Domestic in per for the priests so all eat together, and a two years as I recall. They still staff eight substantial fare is provided. All then go to This is a most serious pastoral problem. advance, one year $20. Bundle rates John Paul II once called it a chronic prob- parishes in our diocese. Most recently, they available on request. Single copy 50¢. church to be present for the sacrament of have accepted St. Adalbert Parish on the penance. A similar service was held this lem. At this time, 15 of our parishes are led by priests from other countries. historic west side of South Bend. They are MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort year in St. Mary, Decatur. There was a large The week ahead is set aside by the deeply ingrained into this and I am pleased Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) crowd and many priests. United States Conference of Catholic that, in recent years, a few men who are 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. As Father Tom Shoemaker of St. Jude natives of this diocese have joined the BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South Parish, Fort Wayne, explained to me, the Bishops to focus on vocations. Ordinarily Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- this begins on the feast of the Baptism of Congregation of Holy Cross. Prayers for advantage of this is between eight and 12 vocations should definitely include that 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. priests hear confessions. People are not the Lord, which, this year, is celebrated on Monday. However, I am suggesting to our congregation. rushed. The individual confession is accom- The same can be said of the Conventual News deadline is the Monday morn- panied by prayers, hymns and some periods priests that the focus be the following ing before publication date. Sunday. The reason? The excellent readings Franciscans. They care for three parishes Advertising deadline is nine days of silence. Both the personal, individual close to the Michigan border. The priests confession and the communal aspect are on that particular day which focus on the before publication date. theology of vocations. reside at Angola. In addition, their novitiate part of this prayerful evening. is on the grounds of Marian High School. For the priests it is a kind of affirmation We all need to hear more clearly the call LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- of Jesus Christ to a particular work in the The resident priests there assist in parishes comes original, signed letters about of their ministry. Crowds were large this church and in the world. We need to under- in the South Bend area. So we must include issues affecting church life. Although year, I was told, with the exception of one stand how he is calling some men to the them, Holy Cross and all religious congre- we cannot publish every letter we or two nights, which were quite stormy. gations, in our prayers for vocations. receive, we strive to provide a bal- priesthood and some men and women to the anced representation of expressed consecrated life. My thanks to the Serra Club for their continuing work to foster vocations, and for opinions and a variety of reflections Alternatives also This week, we have the vocation issue of on life in the church.We will choose Today’s Catholic. I will add to it next week the beautiful luncheon at the beginning of letters for publication based on read- As Father Shoemaker informed me, with a personal letter on this most impor- this week for our seminarians and their er interest, timeliness and fairness. “Bishop, some people just prefer the tradi- tant matter. I will send it to all priests in the families. Readers may agree or disagree with tional way. We make ourselves available on hope that it can be distributed on Sunday, I am off after celebrating Mass at the the letter writers’ opinions. Letters Saturday morning, and we are very busy.” Jan. 15, along with the parish bulletin. cathedral on the feast of the Epiphany for must not exceed 500 words. All let- When I grew up, it was Saturday afternoon about nine days at home visiting my family. ters must be signed and include a but now, with the evening Mass, it has I hope to do research and find out what is phone number and address for verifi- changed to earlier in the day. Msgr. John Odds and ends wrong with the front office of the Red Sox. cation.We reserve the right to edit Suelzer tells me that there is a large number It seems in disarray. No doubt they will be letters for legal and other concerns. of individual confessions at St. Charles as I offered Mass at Most Precious Blood Parish, Fort Wayne on Jan. 1, the beautiful giving me a full report and seek my advice well, with three priests making themselves on future trades. Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, feast of Mary, Mother of God. This is her available, especially as Christmas I still hope to have something for you P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN approached. oldest title, going back to the Council of 46856-1169; or e-mail: Ephesus. With great courage, the fathers of next week. [email protected] Both of our cathedrals have long tradi- tions of having the priests available, not at that council made this step based on the their own convenience but at the conven- fact that Jesus Christ was true God and true ISSN 0891-1533 man. Mary is not the mother of his divinity. USPS 403630 ience of the people. Both cathedral parishes had very large numbers at the sacrament of She is the mother of his humanity, and the human being of whom she is the mother is JANUARY 8, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3

Vatican announces STATEMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS papal liturgies, Televised Mass broadcast including communal difficulties in South Bend We sincerely regret our inability to share the Christmas Day and Jan. 1 televised Mass with our South Bend viewers. Due to a technical breakdown, the Fort Wayne televised Mass was unable to be transmitted to the South Bend viewing area. We are working to ensure that this failure will not occur in the future. If it penance service diminished your celebration of the holy day, we greatly apologize. Televised Mass will resume live locally on Sunday, Jan. 8, on WNDU-TV at 10:30 a.m.

BY CINDY WOODEN • A March 26 Mass and visit Office of Communications, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend to Rome’s Church of God Our Merciful Father, named by Pope VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope John Paul II and built by U.S. Benedict XVI’s schedule of pub- architect Richard Meier. The lic liturgies through April church opened in 2003. Pope says even embryo is includes a Lenten communal • An April 3 memorial Mass penitential service — a papal marking the first anniversary of first — but no canonization or the death of Pope John Paul. In object of God’s love, concern beatification ceremonies. 2006, the anniversary of the Releasing the pope’s January- pope’s death, April 2, falls on a April liturgical calendar Dec. 31, Sunday, when funeral and memo- BY CAROL GLATZ psalm displays God’s all-knowing reality in the entire universe,” said the Vatican announced the pope rial Masses generally are not cel- and ever-present nature; even from the pope. will preside over a communal ebrated. the moment of conception, he The Son of God “became man, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — On the penance service followed by pri- According to the schedule, knows a person’s past, present and rather, became a child, for our sal- feast of the Holy Innocents, Pope vate confessions and individual Pope Benedict will hold his future. vation,” he said. Benedict XVI dedicated his last absolution April 11, the Tuesday Lenten retreat March 5-11. The The psalm also shows “the At the start of his last general general audience of the year to the of Holy Week. name of the cleric preaching the greatness of this small, unborn audience of the year, the pope rode unborn child, saying even the tini- The schedule did not say retreat was not released. human creature, created with in the back of his open-air jeep, est embryo is the object of God’s whether the pope would be With the exception of the God’s hands and surrounded by his smiling and waving to some loving gaze and concern. among the priests hearing confes- penance service, the new pope’s love,” the pope said. 20,000 pilgrims gathered in St. God looks upon all people with sions during the celebration in St. Holy Week and Easter schedule The “benevolent and loving Peter’s Square. Because the morn- “loving eyes,” even the “shape- Peter’s Basilica. Pope John Paul maintains papal tradition: gaze of God’s eyes already rest ing temperatures were still cold, less” human life curled inside a II made a tradition of hearing • Palm Sunday Mass April 9 upon” the tiny, “shapeless” the pope was wearing a heavy red mother’s womb, he said in his confessions on Good Friday at in St. Peter’s Square. embryo, he said. cape and “camauro,” a red velvet Dec. 28 general audience in St. the basilica. • The chrism Mass in St. The Old Testament is replete cap trimmed with ermine. Peter’s Square. Much of the four-month Peter’s Basilica on Holy with images of God as an artisan, a He greeted and blessed dozens The pope also paid tribute to schedule involves presiding over Thursday morning, April 13, and potter, even a tailor; he lovingly of handicapped children and adults the hundreds of thousands of peo- liturgies traditionally led by the the Mass of the Lord’s Supper in handcrafts people from “the clay at the end of his audience as they ple hit by the Indian Ocean tsuna- pope: for example, closing the the evening at the Basilica of St. of the ground” and “with bones were wheeled, one by one, up to mi last year. Jan. 18-25 Week of Prayer for John Lateran. and sinews knit me together,” the him. He asked for prayers for those Christian Unity with an evening • A Good Friday liturgy in St. pope said, citing verses from the He had said in his catechesis struck by the Dec. 26, 2004, disas- prayer service at the Basilica of Peter’s Basilica and the Way of books of Genesis and Job. that even those who are “weak in ter and for all those who “have St. Paul Outside the Walls and the Cross service at Rome’s He said these images show the faith and in Christian life are a been affected by natural disasters celebrating Mass and distributing Colosseum April 14. “what a masterpiece the human part of the architecture of the in other parts of the world and are ashes March 1 in the Basilica of • The Easter Vigil April 15 in person is,” even when he or she church.” still waiting for our concrete and Santa Sabina. St. Peter’s Basilica. has been “afflicted and wounded “It’s true, they are imperfect proactive solidarity.” The exceptional liturgies • Easter morning Mass April by suffering.” and small; however, for as much The pope devoted his Dec. 28 include: 16 in St. Peter’s Square followed Whatever his or her size or con- as they are able to understand, they catechesis to the last half of Psalm • A Mass for workers March by the blessing “urbi et orbi,” to dition, the human being is “a love God and their neighbor, and 139, in which the psalmist thanks 19, the feast of St. Joseph, in St. the city (Rome) and the world. prodigy” of God and represents they don’t neglect to do the good God for having “knit me in my Peter’s Basilica. “the highest and most awesome they can,” he said. mother’s womb.” He said this

Pope Benedict said humanity needs a “jump-start of courage PEACE and trust in God and in man in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 order to choose to follow the path of peace.” Continuing his reflection dur- The pope said the shepherds, ing his midday Angelus address, “in their poverty and simplicity, the pope said Christians are called obedient to the command of the to meditate on the Bible and allow angels and docile to the will of its truths to challenge situations of God,” are a model of “the man sin, violence and injustice present who lets himself be enlightened in the modern world. by truth, in that way becoming “When man lets himself be capable of building a world of enlightened by the splendor of peace. truth,” the pope said, “he becomes “In the face of continuing situ- a peacemaker with interior ations of injustice and violence courage.” that continue to oppress different During the Christmas season, areas of the earth and before those “we learn a great lesson: To wel- things that present themselves as come the gift of peace, we must new and insidious threats to peace open ourselves to the truth that is — terrorism, nihilism and fanati- revealed in the person of Jesus, cal fundamentalism — it becomes who taught us both the content necessary more than ever to work and means of peace, which is together for peace,” Pope love,” the pope said. Benedict said. By sending his son to become While all people are called to a human and to die for all men work for peace, he said, peace- and women, God “also showed us making is a “permanent mandate” the path of peace: dialogue, for- for all those who believe in the giveness and solidarity. This is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. only path to true peace,” Pope Christians contribute to peace- Benedict said. making when they proclaim that “the recognition of the full truth CNS PHOTO FROM REUTERS of God is the first and indispensa- Pope Benedict XVI waves to some 20,000 pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his general audience at the ble condition for the consolida- Vatican Dec. 28. In his catechesis, the pope said that even the tiniest embryo is the object of God’s loving gaze tion of the truth of peace,” he said. and concern. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 8, 2006 rooms and a small bathroom with ment and local and international running water, he said, adding that nongovernmental organizations to for many of the poor the houses are return Aceh to normal. He added TSUNAMI “much better” than what they had that he used a lot of financial aid before the tsunami. from Caritas to build houses, roads, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “The community decides who orphanages and schools. are the most needy,” and they get “We have built 27,000 houses, Catholic Relief Services is build- the housing first, said Hackett, who but many people still are in tents,” ing homes in Aceh and will be in traveled to Aceh Dec.10-18. Even he reported. “We need two years the province for about five more if available land does not have writ- more to handle” the large number years, said Ken Hackett, CRS ten proof of ownership, the com- of people affected, he added. president. munity will recognize if a family Father Mikhael To, coordinator In a Dec. 20 telephone interview had lived there before the tsunami of Sibolga Diocese’s aid center in with Catholic News Service from and will consider the property Nias, said the local church provided CRS headquarters in Baltimore, owned by that family, he said. $400,000 as financial aid in 2005. Hackett said CRS workers have Franciscan Father Ferdinando “With Caritas, Catholic Relief built more than 2,000 permanent Severi of Sacred Heart Parish in Services, the government and oth- and temporary homes for survivors Banda Aceh told UCA News Dec. ers, we are building hospitals and and will complete about 6,000 per- 26 that his parish is “buying lands renovating Catholic churches in 14 manent homes within three to five and building houses on them for parishes and mission station CNS PHOTO FROM REUTERS years. The homes are “earthquake Catholics who lost their property.” chapels, besides Protestant church- A worker paints a new house beside the ruins of a damaged house in proof” and “raised above the The parish covers all of Aceh, es,” he said. Banda Aceh, Indonesia, Dec. 25. ground to protect against flooding,” where close to 99 percent of the However, he added, “We have he said. people are Muslim. not yet rehabilitated all the churches Each permanent home, which is Father Severi said the church in mission stations; thus, Catholics made for one family, has two would keep working with govern- there still attend Mass in tents.” Remember poor, abandoned, needy, pope says at liturgy Tuck Hopkins is one of more BY JOHN THAVIS than 30 Barnes & Thornburg VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI rang out 2005 with attorneys providing legal prayers of thanks and a call to remember the poor and needy of the world. services to their fellow The pope, presiding at an annual “Te Deum” liturgy of thanksgiving in St. Peter’s parishioners in the Diocese Basilica Dec. 31, said the church needs to share the pain of those CNS PHOTO/GIAMPIERO SPOSITO, REUTERS who suffer. Pope Benedict XVI prays in front of Fort Wayne - South Bend. “I want to remember in a spe- of the Nativity scene in St. Peter’s cial way those who are in diffi- Square at the end of the annual culty: the poor and the aban- “Te Deum” liturgy of thanksgiving doned, those who have lost hope in St. Peter’s Basilica at the in finding the sense of their own Vatican Dec. 31. existence, or those who are unwilling victims of selfish inter- ests,” he said. given honor and glory. “We ask the Lord to soothe Quoting St. Augustine’s “City with his grace the pain provoked of God,” the pope said the church by evil,” he said. presses forward with its mission In his sermon, the pope “amid the persecutions of the William ìTuckî Hopkins recalled only one specific event world and the consolations of Labor and Employment Department of 2005, his June speech to a God,” confident that it can over- Diocese of Rome conference on come internal and external prob- (260) 425-4644 the family. lems. [email protected] He said his predecessor, Pope After the liturgy, the pope John Paul II, had rightly made briefly visited the Vatican’s the family a pastoral priority, rec- Nativity scene in St. Peter’s ognizing that “the crisis of the Square and got a close-up look at family does serious harm to civi- the Vatican’s Christmas tree near- lization itself.” by. Pope Benedict said it was Earlier in the day, in his last INC. important for the church to audience of 2005, the pope met Wygant Floral co. express year-end thanks and with members of the Vatican 327 Lincolnway West South Bend remind the faithful that God police force and thanked them for accompanies humanity through their service in a particularly 232-3354 (800) 994-2687 history “without ever abandoning busy year. us.” “The sickness, death and In 2005, he said, it was signif- funeral of the beloved Pope John Charge by Phone or Come in and Browse icant that the Catholic Church Paul II, the period of the vacant kept up its contacts with other see and the conclave, and my Monday-Friday: 8AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 8AM - 5PM Christian churches and other reli- election as bishop of Rome were gions. 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ROME (CNS) — When the adjusting well to his new job and steel security door closed. The Vatican’s new doctrinal chief, responsibilities. He brought his archbishop rang the bell again U.S. Archbishop William J. Bay Area priest-secretary, Father and told the secretary, “Thank Levada, headed the Archdiocese Steven Lopes, with him to the you so much. I’m sure this sand- of Portland, Ore., he appointed congregation. wich is wonderful, but I’m the Mary Jo Tully as his chancellor. Though he speaks fluent archbishop and I’m here to see She was one of the first Italian — which he learned dur- Father Bliven.” women in the country to be ing his seminary days in Rome After the dinner and a night- appointed to the church post, and and afterward as a staffer at the cap, and photographs and hugs all the archbishop was determined congregation he now heads — round, the new prefect said his she “would not be a high-profiled Archbishop Levada has retained a goodbyes, put on his new Italian- token,” said Tully, who is still tutor to help him fine-tune his made beret and walked off to find chancellor. She and the archbish- Italian. a cab for the ride home to get a op wrote her job description The archbishop, whose father good night’s rest before tackling together, she added. was of Portuguese ancestry, also the challenges of his next day on “Now that the archbishop has speaks fluent Spanish, French, the job. gone on to bigger — if not better Latin and some Portuguese. — things, I realize how much he After his appointment was taught me. His generous sharing announced, Archbishop Levada of theological insight and person- confided to friends that he was al faith changed me,” she told the worried about whether he could Catholic Sentinel, Portland’s do the job to the satisfaction of archdiocesan newspaper. his boss, who as Cardinal Joseph “All of us are richer because Ratzinger preceded him in the of his appointment to the congre- job. Those early jitters seemed to Archbishop William J. Levada, gation,” she said. “I believe he have dissipated now that the head of the Congregation for the will bring his understanding of archbishop is on the scene. Doctrine of the Faith, looks over the American church to the He and the pope meet at least some documents in his office at Vatican. He will not be a ‘token’ once a week to talk over congre- the Vatican in October. He and American on the Curia.” gation issues. Pope Benedict XVI meet at least The “bigger things” the arch- Many of the archbishop’s once a week to talk over congre- bishop has gone on to are his friends and fellow prelates back gation issues. duties as head of the Vatican’s in the U.S. were not surprised by CNS PHOTO BY GERRY LEWIN, CATHOLIC SENTINEL Congregation for the Doctrine of the pope’s choice. the Faith. Pope Benedict XVI Although media reports named him to the Vatican post described the appointment as May 13. “somewhat surprising,” One child. One sponsor. After serving the church in Archbishop John G. Vlazny, cur- western Oregon from 1986 to rent head of the Portland One hope. 1995, Archbishop Levada was Archdiocese, said “those of us named to head the San Francisco who know Archbishop Levada Archdiocese. He had been there weren’t very surprised.” Nutritious food, a good education, clothes and for almost 10 years when the Archbishop Vlazny has known pope appointed him to the doctri- him since 1958, when they met as medical care, children need these essential things to nal congregation. seminary classmates at the North grow and reach their potential. They also need love, The 69-year-old archbishop American College in Rome. encouragement and hope, gifts of the heart. arrived in Rome in late August. “His intelligence was obvious When you sponsor through Christian Foundation for When he left San Francisco, he but his affability and goodness Children and Aging, you give your support and your was given a warm sendoff with a were equally evident. 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Seton Parish in its infancy stages, Immaculate Heart of Mary with a BY KAY COZAD then pastor, Father Robert Schulte portion of the proceeds going to enticed her into a part-time music various charities. FORT WAYNE — The sound of director position. And she’s been This close-knit, loving musical music is almost always heard com- there ever since. family will always find time to sing ing from any Didier family gather- “I’ve found my niche here,” and play together. “We’re always ing. The natural talent ranges from says Jeanne humbly. “St. Elizabeth singing,” says Tom. “Every party singing to tickling the ivories, has a very prayerful liturgy.” ends with Jim playing ‘Bumble from the very young to the young Jeanne has continued for many Boogie’ on the piano.” Agnes would at heart. years to give piano lessons to area be proud to hear them say, “When Beginning with Agnes, who students, including all the Didier we sing and play together we was matriarch of this close, loving grandchildren. She comments with become one — we’re one heart.” family of 12 children, passing the delight that she and brothers Jim gift of music from generation to and Tom sing together at wed- generation was as natural as dings, church functions and family Weekday breathing. Agnes, whose mother events when they can. SPECIALS was organist at St. Patrick Parish, Tom Didier, ninth in the line of was only in first grade when she 12, also began music lessons at Carry-Outs sang “Brahm’s Lullaby” for then KAY COZAD age seven. Though he says he and Bishop John F. Noll in 1935. Prior Jeanne (Didier) Kawiecki and brother Jim accompany younger brother can’t read music, he believes his Deliveries to her marriage to Marshall Didier voice is a gift from God. Tom sang Tom, standing, at the organ at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Kawiecki Available in 1948, she was trained in the is the music director there. his first solo at his own first classical genre at Saint Francis Communion and has been singing College. She was known to sing ever since. He participated in the TUESDAY and play piano at home after a Saint Francis. He and his wife Wayne and Taylor University. She, cathedral choir and cantered there busy day attending her brood. have four children who are also like her siblings, worked for her through high school. His involve- Chicken Livers Music was second only to musically talented. dad at Didier Meats while studying ment in concert choir in high WEDNESDAY church in the Didier home. There For years, Jim had composed music where there was always school and drama led him to per- Polish Buffet was Mass, family rosary and more. music, the last 10 focusing on “whistling and singing.” formances for the Fort Wayne Her husband Marshall still sings in Christian songs. Upon the loss of a A 21-year-old Jeanne was Civic Theater as an adult. He and THURSDAY the church choir at the Cathedral job and the death of his mother, he encouraged with her first organist his wife, Mary, and their two Swiss Steak of the Immaculate Conception. All was inspired to produce a CD. So job at St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel daughters are currently members 12 of their children received piano with the help of friends, “Fire on and says she “accompanied the of St. Vincent Church, where he FRIDAY lessons and participated in one part the Water” was produced in six cathedral choir once in a while.” cantors. He also sings at area com- of church liturgy or another. And months. Seven years later She later joined her brother Jim at munity and sports events and fre- All-You-Can-Eat-Cod though all 12 sing or play an “Journey of the Heart” came St. Andrew’s for six years where quently joins Jeanne to sing at SATURDAY instrument, three have gone public about, where each song is based she played the piano and sang. “I parishes around the area. with their talents. on a Scripture, and in 2005 learned so much from Jim, Though Tom says he tried voice Polish Buffet Jim Didier, the oldest at 56, “Whispers,” Jim’s solo piano CD, Beverly Rieger and Father Jones,” lessons several times, he sings SUNDAY feels his life has come full circle was born. After retiring from says Jeanne speaking to the musi- with his own strength and style. “I with his music. He recalls taking teaching in 2002, Jim now works cal and liturgical growth she expe- sing from the heart,” says the sen- Country Buffet piano lessons at the tender age of part time and enjoys his full-time rienced with the “on the job train- sitive Tom. “I don’t read music so DINNERS STARTING AT $5.99 seven at cathedral school for $1 music ministry at Most Precious ing” there. I sing by ear. I want to touch peo- Tuesday - Friday: 11AM - 8PM per week. “It was a sacrifice for Blood Church. “I love the liturgy,” Her musical career path has ple’s hearts with my singing.” my parents, but they made it says Jim. “I feel a call to church taken her to St. Joseph, Roanoke, Tom has produced three CDs Saturday - 8AM - 8PM work.” He, too, studied music at music. It’s God way of keeping me Queen of Angels, St. Henry for just that purpose. His first CD, Sunday - 8AM - 3PM Saint Francis and earned a bac- close at hand.” Church and St. John the Baptist “What Wondrous Love” offers We accept SCRIP and will calaureate in music in 1972. Jeanne Kawiecki, currently Parish in New Haven where she many songs in Latin. Christmas of donate 10% of your bill to After his marriage to artist music director of St. Elizabeth has served as music director. 2001 saw the birth of his second your parish when you present Shari Anne, Jim served as music Ann Seton Parish in Fort Wayne, Following her marriage to sup- CD “O Holy Night” and the most your parish bulletin! director at St. Andrew Church for began her piano lessons at age 11 portive husband Donald in 1987, recent endeavor, “Two Hearts 14 years, where the liturgies, he and studied voice throughout her she retired as music director at St. Pierced” was produced this past 2212 McKinley Ave. adds, became contemporary. His academic career while singing in John to raise their three children. year. Each CD is dedicated to the South Bend career has led him to be teacher the church choir. Classical music is But after joining St. Elizabeth Ann Sacred Heart of Jesus and the 574-234-6069 and music director for St. Paul of her passion. “She plays like our the Cross in Columbia City, Most mother, with drama!” says brother Precious Blood Parish in Fort Jim. After high school Jeanne pur- Wayne and Jesters, a community sued church music and participated theater for disabled children, as in the diocesan Organist Training well as music teacher and director Program and studied organ at of student affairs for University of Indiana-Purdue Universities at Fort

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violence against children, Bishop San Francisco priest Ramirez said most abuse is done named to head Reno by family members. In the territo- ry covered by the Las Cruces Diocese Diocese parents were responsible for the deaths of 10 children from VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope EWS RIEFS N B 2001 to August 2005, he said in a Benedict XVI has named Father pastoral letter. “These deaths Randolph R. Calvo, a San occurred at the trusted hands of Francisco archdiocesan priest, as the same mothers and fathers who the new bishop of Reno, Nev. WORKER LOWERED BY CRANE AT SITE OF GIANT STATUE cried tears of joy in the delivery Bishop-designate Calvo, 54, who room,” he said. The bishop’s 13- was born in Guam, was pastor of page pastoral letter, titled Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish “Speaking for Those Who Have in Redwood City, Calif., at the No Voice,” was dated Dec. 7 and time of his appointment. The made public Dec. 16. It was a fol- appointment was announced Dec. low-up to a 2001 pastoral letter on 23 at the Vatican. Bishop-desig- domestic violence against women. nate Calvo replaces Bishop Phillip The bishop described the new let- F. Straling, who retired in June. ter as “the next step in the process His episcopal ordination was set of eliminating violence in the for Feb. 17 in Reno, with recently home.” named Archbishop George H. Niederauer of San Francisco pre- siding. In a Dec. 23 statement, Sacramento Diocese Bishop-designate Calvo said he felt “somewhat overwhelmed” at opens canonization cause the news of his appointment. “In for late auxiliary bishop my family, I am the seventh child. Now I will be the seventh bishop SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CNS) — of Reno. Perhaps I will be a ‘lucky At a Mass and ceremony in the seven’ (in Reno). But I rely on Cathedral of the Blessed more than luck to fulfill my min- Sacrament in Sacramento, Bishop istry. I rely on God’s grace, the William K. Weigand began the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the initial diocesan portion of the advice and support of my co- process that could lead to the can- workers and the prayers of all,” he onization of the late Sacramento said. Auxiliary Bishop Alphonse Gallegos. The Diocese of CNS PHOTO/DAVID MAUNG Sacramento is beginning the Archbishop Burke process for Bishop Gallegos at the excommunicates Jose Solis is lowered by a crane after changing the coupling to a second crane holding a request of his religious order, the giant statue of Jesus, which was slowly being moved into place on a hilltop overlooking Augustinian Recollects. It is the dissident priest, board first time the diocese has begun the Pacific Ocean in Rosarito, Mexico, Dec. 29. The 75-foot-high statue, made of thick the process toward sainthood for ST. LOUIS (CNS) — Archbishop anyone. Bishop Gallegos’ family Raymond L. Burke of St. Louis fiberglass and reinforced with metal, weighs more than 15 tons and took almost six years members and supporters, as well has declared that the six members to build. as members of his religious order, of a dissident lay board of direc- were among those attending the tors of a Polish Catholic parish promised to settle the property On Dec. 15 Cole County Judge Dec. 4 Mass. Bishop Gallegos and the priest they recently hired problem as soon as possible and in Byron Kinder approved a motion Mexican church, officials lived in the Sacramento area from from a neighboring diocese are accordance with the religious by Missouri’s Catholic bishops 1979 until his death in an automo- excommunicated. Since the board denounce U.S. policies of the central govern- and the Missouri Baptist bile accident near Yuba City Oct. controls the parish and has chosen ment. The official also handed Convention to join a lawsuit chal- immigration bill 6, 1991. From 1979 to 1981, he to lead its members into schism, “I over the key of the house to the lenging an initiative to constitu- MEXICO CITY — Mexican served as the first director of the will be obliged to suppress St. priests and told them they “could tionally protect embryonic stem- church officials joined the Division of Hispanic Affairs of the Stanislaus Kostka Parish,” he come back to visit and stay there,” cell research and human cloning. Mexican government in denounc- California Catholic Conference. said. He warned that anyone who Father Han said. Father Han said ing an immigration bill passed by He was ordained an auxiliary receives any sacrament from the the deputy mayor asked them to the U.S. House of Representatives bishop to Bishop Francis A. Quinn priest commits a mortal sin unless first return to Shanxi province and Catholic-Jewish meeting that approves building a 700-mile Nov. 4, 1981, and was the first the person is in danger of death. give the government time to pre- marks 40 years of fence along the 2,000-mile U.S.- Hispanic bishop in the California The archbishop said those who pare documents. Father Han said, Mexican border. “Migration prob- state capital since 1861. knowingly separate themselves however, that “no date and details changed relations lems aren’t resolved by building from the church are automatically were given.” excommunicated and he was BALTIMORE (CNS) — At a walls or barriers, but rather Vatican tells movement obliged to declare their excommu- recent meeting in their twice-year- through building bridges with dia- nication after ascertaining that Baptists, Lutherans join ly consultation, representatives of logue between Mexico and the to change some Mass, those involved fully understood the U.S. Catholic bishops and of United States,” Cardinal Norberto Communion practices what they were doing. He Catholics in opposing Reform and Conservative Judaism Rivera Carrera of Mexico City explained his decision in his embryonic research commemorated the 40th anniver- told reporters Dec. 18. The border ROME (CNS) — The Vatican has weekly column in the Dec. 16 sary of “Nostra Aetate,” the fence would be built in parts of told communities of the issue of the St. Louis Review, the ST. LOUIS (CNS) — As the Second Vatican Council declara- California, Arizona, New Mexico Neocatechumenal Way to join archdiocesan newspaper. debate on embryonic stem-cell tion on other religions that dra- and Texas, and would be equipped their entire parish at least once a research and human cloning con- matically changed Catholic under- with lights and motion sensors. month for Mass and to phase out tinues as a hot topic in Missouri, standing of Jews and Judaism. The bill would also make illegal their practice of receiving Government agrees to several other Christian denomina- The consultation also discussed presence in the United States a Communion seated around a return property to tions in the state are voicing their current concerns in Catholic- felony. Currently, illegal presence table. The instructions were con- opinions on the issue. The Jewish relations and honored is a civil offense. The bill would tained in a Dec. 1 letter from Catholic Church in China Missouri Baptist Convention has Cardinal William H. Keeler of also increase the role of the mili- Cardinal Francis Arinze, prefect joined the Catholic bishops of Baltimore, Catholic co-chairman tary and local law enforcement in of the Congregation for Divine TAIYUAN, China (CNS) — After Missouri in challenging an initia- of the consultation, who recently dealing with immigration, and Worship and the Sacraments, pub- a long church property dispute in tive that would amend the state marked the 50th anniversary of his would require employers to check lished in late December by an Tianjin, in northern China, the constitution to allow embryonic ordination to the priesthood. The the legal status of workers. Italian newspaper and an Italian local government has validated stem-cell research and human meeting of delegates from the magazine. Officials of the congre- the church’s claim to the property cloning. In addition, the Lutheran National Council of Synagogues gation and the Neocatechumenal and agreed to return it. Tianjin’s Church-Missouri Synod was and the U.S. Conference of Bishop urges better child Way were not available for com- deputy mayor met five priests preparing to release a report in Catholic Bishops’ Committee on ment Dec. 28. The letter said from Shanxi province Dec. 24 and protection against January condemning embryonic Ecumenical and Interreligious Cardinal Arinze met Nov. 11 with told them his municipal govern- stem-cell research and human Affairs was held Nov. 2 at St. domestic violence the leaders of the international ment had verified that information cloning. The two actions are a sign Mary’s Seminary and University LAS CRUCES, N.M. (CNS) — parish-based faith formation pro- the church presented to back its that Christian denominations are in Baltimore. The council of syna- Improving the legal and social sta- gram — Kiko Arguello and claim “basically matches” the becoming even more vocal in gogues is a coordinating body for tus of children so as to prevent Carmen Hernandez, who founded government records, said Father speaking out on an issue that they the North American rabbinical domestic violence against them is the Way, and Father Mario Pezzi Anthony Han Huide, procurator of feel harms the sanctity of human and lay associations of Reform “a slow and painful process,” said — to discuss the liturgy. Taiyuan Diocese, Dec. 29. Father life, said Deacon Larry Weber, and Conservative Judaism. The Bishop Ricardo Ramirez of Las According to the letter, Pope Han told UCA News, an Asian executive director of the Missouri USCCB communications office in Cruces. In asking for greater pub- Benedict XVI requested that the church news agency based in Catholic Conference, the public Washington issued a news release lic awareness about the dangers of changes be made. Thailand, that the deputy mayor policy arm of the state’s bishops. on the session Dec. 20. JANUARY 8, 2006 VOCATIONS 9 INTO YOUR HANDS ... This week begins a look at vocations

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Today we begin a week dedicated to placing before us the sacredness of the call, which Christ is always giving to cer- tain young people in our diocese. I refer to the call to the priesthood and the consecrated life.

Our newspaper today is filled with reflections that will bring before our people these two roads that have blessed the church from the beginning and have been essential to the growth of faith in our diocese for the past 150 years. Because of the change in the calendar this year and no Sunday deliberately set aside to focus on the question of vocations to these two states of life — a question that, indeed, may be the most serious pastoral question before us — I have decided that I will hold my letter until next week and will suggest to our priests that, rather than the feast of the Epiphany, the following Sunday, Jan. 15, the

KAY COZAD second Sunday of the year, be the day when we will focus Father David Ruppert was ordained Oct. 29, 2005, on the important pastoral matter of fostering vocations. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. In this photo, Bishop John M. D’Arcy lays hands on Father Ruppert as part of the ordina- There is a reason for this. The Sunday readings on those tion Mass. particular days are linked to the theology of vocations, the fundamental call of every person to be a follower of Christ. We see the call of the apostles, and the invitation has come down through the centuries, “What are you looking for?” or another translation, “Whom are you seek-

TIM JOHNSON ing?” After the ordination Mass, Father David Ruppert blesses seminarian Kevin Bauman. Bauman was a Next week, I will place a longer letter on vocations in this Spanish literature professor at the University of Notre Dame before joining the seminary. He studies newspaper and will also send it to our parishes, asking theology at Pontifical College Josephinum in that, if possible, it be placed in their bulletins for all to Columbus, Ohio. read since we need the response of the whole parish, of the whole diocese, to this critical pastoral concern.

With every prayer and blessing for a new year marked by holiness, I remain

Father David Ruppert, at his first Mass at St. Elizabeth Sincerely yours in our Lord, Ann Seton Church on Oct. 30, 2005, where he is now associate pastor and where he served his diaconate, is joined by deacon and seminarian Tony Steinacker who will be ordained to the priesthood this year. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish set a precedent of offering a weeklong novena and prayer for Ruppert before his ordination Oct. 29, 2005. KAY COZAD Most Reverend John M. D’Arcy

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BY ANDREW CANO heels of their first victory in six years, the college team was look- ing to accomplish what no other COLUMBUS, Ohio — “You can college team had achieved in the have Don Larsen’s perfect game or “modern era”: consecutive wins. the 1980 Olympic triumph of the Almost from the beginning of the American hockey team over the semester, the college held hour- Soviets. As far as I’m concerned, long practices several times a the quintessential example of week. sports at its finest is the 2005 Mud Junior Cody McDonald from Bowl. That is what sports was Phoenix, who played NCAA intended to be, and what it is at its Division I-A football at Arizona best.” State University, worked very hard DON CLEMMER To the typical sports fan, the to instill a high level of discipline above statement from Dr. David in the team. “Anyone can get Diocesan seminarians pose for a group picture after the annual Christmas lunchen honor- DeLeonardis, associate academic worked up and run around, but it ing them. At the luncheon, sponsored by the Serra Club, Father Bernard Galic introduced dean and chair of the philosophy takes discipline to control that department at the Pontifical intensity throughout the entire the seminarians, who in turn introduced their parents and pastors. Bishop D’Arcy also College Josephinum, seems pre- game,” he remarks. spoke at the luncheon. posterous. But to anyone associat- The theologate, likewise, was ed with the Mud Bowl — whether looking to recover from the sting- as spectator or participant — he’s ing 7-6 overtime loss at the 2004 merely stating the obvious. It’s far Mud Bowl. Although the team was Serra Club of South Bend, Indiana more than a simple ball game. mostly comprised of new seminar- - Mission Statement - The Josephinum is home to 11 ians, the players prepared with seminarians from the Diocese of unprecedented focus. Theologate To pray, foster and promote vocations to the Fort Wayne-South Bend: Kevin coach-quarterback (and Wichita priesthood and religious life and to further Catholicism Bauman, Andrew Budzinski, seminarian) Aaron Spexarth notes, by encouraging its members in fellowship, through Matthew Coonan, Andrew Curry, “It was the first year in a while Jason Freiburger, Gabriel that much of the theologate team education, to fulfill their vocation to service. Hernandez, Fernando Jimenez, showed up for practice on a regu- “The harvest is great, the laborers are few.” Christopher Knabenshue, Bobby lar basis. I believed that this Catholics, Please Come and Look Us Over! Lengerich, Jacob Runyon and showed the heart of the team from Anthony Steinacker. The Mud early on.” 1st and 3rd Fridays - Mass as 12:10 p.m. - Saint Patrick’s Church Bowl is the annual flag football This intense preparation paid game between the Josephinum’s Lunch and Meeting at 12:40 p.m. - Saint Patrick’s School off, as the game was one of the College of Liberal Arts and the most competitive in recent memo- Chaplain: Father Robert Yast 255-6134 School of Theology. Founded in ry. “I was amazed at the level of 1972, the match-up quickly football that was played,” President: Dick Dornbos 271-7853 became a tradition, and both facul- observed Scripture Professor John Membership: Pauline Menyhart 232-3808 ty and seminarians look forward to Clabeaux, a first-year professor at it each year. the Josephinum who watched sim- Originally played on All Saint’s ilar games while at St. John’s Day (Nov. 1), the game has since Seminary in Brighton, Mass. “It been transferred to the first Saturday was especially noticeable to me THE PONTIFICAL COLLEGE JOSEPHINUM of November. Despite its combative that the level of players available nature, it provides an opportunity for for the game was much higher Preparing priests to serve the Church since 1888 both houses of formation to unite as than I was used to seeing, and the one community. “The Josephinum teams were better trained and pre- breathes with two lungs, the college pared.” and theologate, but they rarely get a The college made an immediate chance to interact with another,” says Proudly serving the DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND through defensive impact in the game, tak- Msgr. Paul Langsfeld, rector of the ing advantage of several botched the human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation Josephinum. “Prayer and study are at snaps by the theologate and return- the heart of the community, but there ing an interception for a touch- of its candidates for the Roman Catholic priesthood. is no community without ‘team spir- down within the first few minutes it,’ and intramural sports go a long of the game. Nevertheless, the the- way to building that spirit.” COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS ologate was not to be deterred and For the players involved, the fought back from a 12-0 deficit in PRE-THEOLOGY PROGRAM unifying benefits of the game are the first half to lead 19-18 with often not reaped until the post- just over three minutes left in the CHOOL OF HEOLOGY S T game celebration party, hosted by game. Its hopes of victory, howev- the winning team. In the weeks er, were dashed when junior quar- leading up to the game, seminari- An international seminary open to all dioceses terback James Weeder of Omaha ans spend much time in practice in led a spectacular drive, capped by the hopes of bringing the glory of athletic director Tom Stefaniuk’s One of the finest Roman Catholic seminary libraries victory to their respective house. three-yard winning rush with only in the country During this time, conversations in 26 seconds remaining. Despite the the refectory and classrooms are loss, Spexarth remained positive, Alumni serve in 18 countries and nearly every U.S. state often tinged with good-natured “The guys truly played their hearts bantering. This competitive fire, out, and after the game were both Building spiritual bridges to the community through our though always present, has been physically and emotionally especially prevalent in the so- drained. What a great game! We Annual Lecture Series and our Continuing Education called “modern era” of the Mud can’t wait until next year!” Program Bowl, embodied by the coveted For some players, however, Mud Bowl Trophy (where the “next year” will never come. “I’m name of the winning team and regretful that we didn’t pull off the final score has been engraved victory this time,” laments depart- 7625 North High Street Columbus, Ohio 43235 since 1991). The theologate has ing special teams specialist dominated this era, winning 11 out Deacon Joshua Janko of Lafayette. 1-888-252-5812 / 614-885-5585 of the 14 games played. And he adds with a smile: “I’m The 2005 Mud Bowl, held on confident that next year’s team www.pcj.edu [email protected] Saturday, Nov. 5, was an especial- will bring the trophy back to its ly intense one. Coming off the rightful home.” JANUARY 8, 2006 VOCATIONS 11 Science teacher loves her educational ministry Sees helpfulness as part of mission

BY MAY LEE JOHNSON

SOUTH BEND — Sister Clare Marie Klein, 22, knew at a early age she wanted to be a nun. By age 17, she had read and learned enough about the Felician Franciscan Sisters that she was ready to join. She was drawn by the sisters’ love for Jesus in the Eucharist, their dedication to service of the church, their devotion to the Blessed Mother, the centrality of Scripture, and the fact that the reli- gious habit is still a reality in the community. “I know I made the right deci- MAY LEE JOHNSON sion,” Sister Clare said. “Because I Sister Clare Marie Klein is sur- fell in love with Jesus. When this rounded by her seventh grade sci- happened, everything changed, ence students and their classroom and I wanted my whole life to be pets. This is her first year teaching about Jesus. at Holy Family School in South “I am not saying that at that Bend. moment I became perfect. It’s just that at a certain point, I realized contribution to society as inquisi- that nothing matters without him. tors, as seekers of the truth and as There is no meaning, no purpose sharers of new discoveries that in life without God.” benefit and improve society. Sister Clare grew up on a farm “I like to see students think and in Mendon, Mich. She had nine explore, and I especially like to see brothers and sisters and was home- the respective results.” schooled. She graduated from high The students seem to like hav- school early and entered Madonna ing a young sister as their teacher. University in Livonia, Mich. “The thing I like about Sister She thought about nursing but Clare is she really likes animals found teaching to be something because she lived on a farm,” said she really enjoys. Alina Skwarcan, 12. “Another This is her first year in South thing is she gives us fun projects, Bend, where she teaches science to and she’s outgoing and fun.” the seventh and eighth grade at According to 13-year-old Holy Family Catholic School. Benjamin Paczkowski, Sister “I love to teach the students Clare is very willing to help. about the awesomeness of God’s “She will drop everything to creation,” she said. help me, and that’s really nice,” he “That’s the beauty of science. said. While attempting to answer some She sees helpfulness as part of of these questions, it teaches one her mission. PARISH PRIEST to interrogate, to explore and to “I hope and pray that my stu- take nothing for granted. dents will benefit from what I have “It prepares one to make a great to give them.” she said. The inspiring story of Father Michael McGivney founder of the The Cut of our Cloth Knights of Columbus has changed, but not our Mission — From New York Times Bestselling author witnessing to the Gospel DOUGLAS BRINKLEY by living among the and JULIE M. FENSTER marginalized and speaking for the voiceless.

Father Michael McGivney Our Lady of Victory and American Catholicism Missionary Sisters Father Michael McGivney built a way for laymen to make enduring contributions Sister Rose Ann Kaiser, to their religious communities and Vocation & Associate Coordinator P.O. Box 109, Huntington, IN 46750-0109 showed Catholic families how to 260-356-0628, ext 154, e-mail: [email protected] help build a better world for us all. or visit us on the web at: www.olvm.org This is his story. On sale 1/10/06 (in English and Español) On sale 1/10/06 We, and our Associate Partners, www.AuthorTracker.com An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers serve in the U.S. and Bolivia 12 CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS JANUARY 8, 2006 Meet the diocesan seminarians

iocesan seminarians continue their philosphy and theological studies at DPontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio, and Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary for college work in Winona, Minn. Please keep them in your prayers.

BOB LENGERICH MATTHEW COONAN Third year theology Pre-theology Pontifical College Josephinum Pontifical College Josephinum

REV. MR. ANTHONY STEINACKER FERNANDO JIMENEZ Pontifical College Josephinum First year theology Pontifical College Josephinum

KEVIN BAUMAN TERRENCE “TINK” COONAN, JR. Third year theology College Pontifical College Josephinum Immaculate Heart of Mary

JASON FREIBURGER JACOB RUNYON Third year theology First year theology Pontifical College Josephinum Pontifical College Josephinum

ANDREW “DREW” CURRY TIMOTHY CHUPP Second year theology College Pontifical College Josephinum Immaculate Heart of Mary

CHRISTOPHER KNABENSHUE ANDREW BUDZINSKI Third year theology Pre-theology Pontifical College Josephinum Pontifical College Josephinum

GABRIEL HERNANDEZ CHRISTOPHER LAPP First year theology College Pontifical College Josephinum Immaculate Heart of Mary JANUARY 8, 2006 CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS 13 Wondering about the life of a religious sister?

BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC job or even works in the same school, parish, hospital, etc. One time at Our Lady of Hungary NOTRE DAME — I often get Convent, where I live, we had sis- questions about my life. “What is ters who worked at Saint Mary’s it like to be a sister? What is your College, Saint Joseph Regional day like?” Or a better one is “What Medical Center, the diocese and at do you do all day?” Twenty-five the Congregation Finance Office. years ago, the answers would be Most congregations do not relatively easy. assign sisters to their jobs, as in the A typical schedule for most sis- past. One reason for that is that ters back then would be as follows: very few congregations that still In my congregation, and many oth- have places where the superiors ers, we got up at 5 a.m., got have the authority to “assign” the dressed and prayed our individual members to their jobs, except per- prayers. At 6:30, we prayed Lauds haps at their own motherhouses. (Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of Today, most sisters look for posi- the Hours), went to Mass, usually tions that most fit their personal celebrated in the convent and then gifts as well as the overall mission had breakfast before we went to of their particular congregation. work. Since most of us usually had Another consideration is often to positions in the same school or find a ministry in areas where hospital, we ate lunch around the other members of their congrega- same time, usually in the convent. tions are located. Also, most have After work, we prayed Vespers to apply for their positions, just (Evening Prayer) together and then like everyone else. Rarely do you had supper. The time after supper get a job just because you are a was called common recreation sister. when we would do various activi- Because of this, ministry sched- ties together in our community ules vary from convent to convent. room. Some played cards, others The members of the particular did handiwork house usually sit or corrected MIKE STACK down in the Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, is shown on assignment for Today’s Catholic interviewing Nancy Hellyer, chief execu- papers, and beginning of the tive officer of Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Inc. in South Bend. Sister Margie, in addition to her min- some watched All congregations of year and come television, etc. up with a com- istry as a sister, contributes stories and “The Cutting Edge” commentary for young adults for Today’s Catholic. Afterwards, mon time for most would pre- religious women value prayer that Breakfast and lunch are usually up All congregations of religious All sisters consecrate their lives pare for the next meets the work to the sister. Even the main meal women value prayer and commu- to God through the vows of pover- day’s work. prayer and community. schedules of the depends on the person’s ministry. nity. The way those values are ty, chastity and obedience. These We did most majority of the Many sisters have jobs that involve lived depends on the circum- vows are lived out in a particular things together, sisters. night meetings, perhaps in parish- stances. Monastic and contempla- congregation. The most important except for week- Attendance at es. Some convents designate cer- tive communities have a more thing is we dedicate our lives to ends, which Mass also tain evenings when everyone structured life of prayer. Apostolic God and God’s people. The way were generally depends on the individual sister’s makes it a point to be home for congregations were founded for we do this depends on the cir- freer and less structured. At one work schedule. No longer do most supper. We call them community service to the church. Prayer and cumstances. time, every convent in my congre- of us go to Mass as a group. For nights. We also designate times to our life together support our serv- gation, the Sisters of the Holy example, Mass at Saint Mary’s is discuss community affairs. ice. Cross, followed the same schedule celebrated at both 7 a.m. and 11:15 with little variation. We even a.m. Some go to Mass in a neigh- looked alike, dressed in the same borhood parish. When I worked garb. for the diocese as a campus and The Second Vatican Council, young adult minister, I went to which took place in the 1960s, and Mass in a different parish practi- We Pray for Vocations the renewal in the church changed cally every day. all of that. Today, the life of a Also, unless one lives in a big member of most religious congre- institution like a motherhouse gations of women is much differ- (headquarters) of a congregation, ent. Of course, praying together as most sisters take turns cooking, a community is still very impor- shopping, cleaning and planning tant, but schedules vary according prayer, etc. We enjoy fun times to the ministries of the sisters who with other community members live together. and with friends and family. We The Sisters of the Holy Cross, celebrate birthdays and other spe- like most apostolic communities, cial occasions like everyone else. have gone into many different We are similar to a family, though ministries. Because of this, it is unrelated. rare that everyone in a local com- Meals together also depend on munity (convent) does the same the ministries of the sisters. Won’t You Pray With Us? THE CALL OF A DIFFERENT DRUM The Knights of Columbus Following God’s Heartbeat are in solidarity with to be missionaries, reconcilers and peacemakers proclaiming the Word of God Pope Benedict XVI in mission fields of many kinds. Our bishops, and our priests. Our mission and our greatest joy: responding to the cry of Christ's blood wherever we hear it. ¦ The call of a different drum. Jeff Biel - State Deputy Do you hear it? Rev. Theodore Mens - State Chaplain MISSIONARIES OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD Contact: Fr. Ken Schnipke, C.PP.S., 937-228-6224 [email protected], http://cpps-preciousblood.org 14 VOCATIONS JANUARY 8, 2006 Sisters Optimism remains of St. Joseph of the Third Order for the unheralded of St. Francis brothers of God

BY MAY LEE JOHNSON mental roles — celebrating the Eucharist, baptism and penance. He may work in other areas as NOTRE DAME — The brothers’ well, but sacramental life is his vocation is one of the best kept special ministry. Contact: secrets in the church. Brothers take the same vows of The new leaderships of the poverty, celibacy and obedience. Vocation Director Brothers, Robert Fillmore, Philip Instead of working at the head of P.O. Box 305 Smith and Roy Smith, are out to the church, they work more help people understand who they among the people. Stevens Point, WI 54481 are. The team has been working According Brother Robert together, on and off, since they Phone: (715) 341-8457 Fillmore, provincial superior of met 40 years ago. the Brothers of Holy Cross, the Roy and Philip Smith, who are challenge is great but the team is not related, were teachers in the [email protected] ready. 1960s at Saint Joseph’s High “We are men with hope to School in South Bend. bring,” Brother Fillmore said. Brother Bob, originally from www.ssj-tosf.org “We believe that we can make Ohio, joined the Smiths in a difference in the lives of the peo- Chicago at Holy Trinity High ple we come into contact with in School, where they became good Franciscan joy is becoming a living prayer in ceaseless adoration of God our different ministries, just by friends. walking side by side with them At times, Philip was president through their daily lives.” of Holy Trinity High School, Bob The Brothers of Holy Cross was the chairman of the religion came into existence in 1822 under department, and Roy worked as the name of the Brothers of St. the school counselor. Joseph. Founded by the Rev. When Fillmore was elected Jacques Dujarie, they became provincial of the brothers last year, members of the Congregation of he called on his longtime friends Holy Cross in 1837 when the Rev. to join him at The Brothers Center High School Retreat Basil Anthony Mary Moreau on the Notre Dame campus. March 11-12, 2006 founded the congregation, which All three are in their early 60s, Discernment Retreat included priests and brothers. and their goal is to take the order The congregation’s local pres- in a new direction. April 7-9, 2006 ence can be traced to 1842, when “First and foremost,” Fillmore Holy Cross brothers arrived on the said, “we need to do all we can do SISTERS OF shores of Saint Mary’s Lake with to strengthen our bonds of brother- SAINT FRANCIS the Father Edward Sorin to help hood among ourselves. Secondly, of create Notre Dame. we need to tell our story. New PERPETUAL “There were four Holy Cross efforts are bring made to tell our brothers who helped build Notre ADORATION story by means of our Web site, Dame,” said Brother Philip Smith, DVDs and brochures.” Contact: Vocation Director, OSF • PO Box 766 • Mishawaka, Indiana 46546 • 574-259-5427• www.ssfpa.org director of the order’s vocations. There’s a need, too, to provide “So, as you can see, we have a place for potential brothers to been around over 160 years.” consider their calling. But who are the brothers? “We have established Bessette “The brothers work in tradi- House on the Notre Dame cam- Live Mission. tional jobs of service, like teach- pus, which is a discernment house ing, social work, farming and for men to discover if they are retreat ministry,” Brother Roy called to be a brother,” he said. Smith, development director said. “And retreats are being con- Live Community. “Priests perform priestly functions ducted to encourage men to look or sacerdotal like baptism and say- into the brothers’ vocation.” ing of the Mass,” he said. “But we Brother Philip Smith, director are all vowed and professed, it is of new membership, is available Live Brotherhood. just a different calling, a different to give talks and participate in gift.” retreats. The differences between a In addition, the brothers are brother and a priest are often not providing prayer support for lay As a Brother in the Congregation of Holy Cross understood. people who wish to live the values One misconception is that a and mission. you will share in a rich tradition of unselfish brother is someone who wasn’t Ultimately, the task is to be quite holy enough or smart bring hope to the hopeful. service and become a brother to many. enough to become a priest. For more information about beginning The priest has distinctive sacra- a new life as a Brother of Holy Cross, contact Br.Philip R. Smith, C.S.C. P.O. Box 460 Notre Dame, IN 46556 e-mail: psmith@brothersofholycross (574) 631-0995

MAY LEE JOHNSON Brothers of Holy Cross Philip Smith, left, Roy Smith and Robert Fillmore share a laugh over dinner at their friend’s house. JANUARY 8, 2006 VOCATIONS 15

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EDITORIAL Vocation, our gift to God ext week begins National Vocation Awareness Week. This is COMMENTARY Nthe yearly reminder from the U.S. bishops of our need and constant duty to pray for and to promote vocations. Vocations are God’s way of asking us to give our lives as a gift TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. to him and to the service of others. More simply put, Pope John Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, Paul II stated that our vocations are God’s way of teaching us IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] how to love. For some, this means a call to priesthood. For others, this means being called to religious life. Of course, many others gy and women’s studies. Her com- organizers and the programs before- are called to married life, and some are called to dedicate them- Reader protests the munity involvement includes orga- hand. Our country is in a historic selves to God through the single life. nizing and participating in cam- and dangerous struggle at this time In our society, when many discern what they want to do with sister’s protest paigns and events of Latino gay and to protect and preserve the freedom their lives, their search involves questions such as: How can I I just finished reading the article lesbian organizations and assisting and security that many Americans make the most money? What will give me the most prestige in on the Victory Noll Sister who partic- the Community Alliance for Global are now taking for granted. We ipated in the November protest at the Justice. You can read this and more should pray daily for the protection society? In short, what can I do for me? But these are the wrong at, www.spanishforsocialchange- of our young men and women fight- questions. They are hollow questions. If one seeks a vocation in Western Hemispheric Institute for Security Cooperation at Fort com. ing in foreign lands. Let them know life based on the pursuit of the answers to these questions, then Benning, Ga. The article stated that At this same protest on Nov. 18 that you appreciate the sacrifices one is in for an empty, shallow life. This is because happiness 16,000 veterans, students, teachers, there was an “inclusive liturgy” that they make to keep us safe. cannot be found in self-satisfaction. Self-satisfaction is an illu- priests and religious attended this sponsored by the Progressive I am reminded of the young mil- sion, which ultimately leaves one unfulfilled and miserable. event. According to news reports, Catholic Coalition at this “School of itary officer who was severely Part of the task of promoting vocations is to prompt our young provided by the leaders of this the America’s Watch.” The groups injured when his company was people to ask better questions in their pursuit of a vocation, ques- protest, most of the participants were who participated in this liturgy blown up in a roadside bomb in tions such as: What does God want me to do with my life? What from organizations such as United included Call to Action, Future Iraq. He had gone back inside the gifts has God given me that I can use in service to him and to oth- Leftist Front, Amnesty International, Church, Women’s Ordination burning tank to help his men Pax Christi, Call to Action, Young Conference, Corpus and Roll Away escape. His only concern in the ers? How am I being called to give myself as a gift to God and to the Stone. The two “concelebrants” emergency room was to know if others? What makes my heart fill with joy? Democratic Socialists, environmen- talists, radical feminists, Hollywood were a married priest named David “his men” were okay. He never By helping young people to ask these kinds of questions, sev- celebrities and numerous other polit- Corcoran and an “ordained” woman asked about his own injuries. The eral things are accomplished. First, these questions prompt an ical activists. named Janice Sevre-Duszynska. doctor explained that this unselfish understanding that God has a plan for each one of us. He has a The workshop entitled, Sevre-Duszynska is known for try- dedication to others is most com- vocation tailor-made for each person, a vocation that will teach “Undoing Imperialism from ing to interrupt the November meet- monplace in his line of duty. This each person how to love in an authentic way, a vocation that will Within,” attended by Sister ing of the National Conference of young officer died the next day. We lead one to ultimate happiness in heaven. Angeline, was presented by a Catholic Bishops. all pray for peace on earth. But, Second, these questions prompt openness to God and his will. woman named Sara Koopman, a I would hope that the good sis- without freedom, there is no true They move a person to trust more fully in God’s love and provi- Spanish-English translator with an ters, who may travel around the peace. educational background in sociolo- country to be a part of these types Anita McMahon dence and move one away from an unhealthy self-reliance and of protests, would investigate the Fort Wayne self-determination. The fear for our young people is that by giv- ing God such permission over our lives, he will take away our freedom to do what we want. However, our Holy Father, Pope Benedict, reminded young people shortly after his election that Christ our Light guides us through when we give ourselves completely to God “we lose nothing, absolutely nothing, of what makes life free, beautiful and great.” Our model for this openness is Mary, who responded to God’s the storms of life plan with complete docility: “Let it be done to me according to your word.” exposed on rural hillsides that Finally, these questions are the beginnings of prayer. They can BY JULIE MCCARTY made them a good target. Besides easily lead young people to speak to the Lord from their hearts the danger to humans, there was about their lives, their futures, their dreams, their fears and their the unspoken fear that livestock THE hopes. They can easily lead a young person to see the face of lit a candle today, a simple and stored crops, on which one’s Jesus in their heart and ask, “Lord, what do you want me to do cream-colored pillar resting in livelihood depended, might per- PRAYERFUL with my life?” Ia humble glass base. I was ish in a fire started by lightning. Parents, teachers, priests and all others who work with young feeling annoyed, hurt and con- Before the storm reached us, HEART people should be always ready gently to move the young to ask fused about a certain situation. grandma brought her prayer can- these kinds of questions and to teach them how to pray about This situation shocked and horri- dle into the living room. As she BY JULIE MCCARTY their vocations. Jesus will not disappoint those who seek him with fied me, but it was something lit it, she explained to me that one over which I have little or no should always pray for people a sincere heart. Let us all remind our young people to seek God’s entire global ecosystem would will for their lives following the example of Mary and to trust that control. When I tried to pray who are caught outside during about it, my emotional circuit bad weather. There were farmers collapse overnight. For the God’s plan for their lives is greater than anything they could ever Christian, Christ is crucial. imagine for themselves. overloaded — I just couldn’t find working in the fields who might the words to express myself to not be able to get inside in time. It is God’s plan that we, too, God. So, I lit a candle. People who were out driving in become bearers of this light of Lighting a candle is something cars might be facing slick roads. Christ. “You are the light of the Let the Spirit empower you I learned from my Irish grand- (There were no cell phones back world,” says Jesus. — Mt 5:14. With the new year upon us, it might be a good time to examine mother. As a preschool-age child, then to check on family members Our baptismal candles, lit from our parish communities and our own personal roles within the I was fascinated with grandma’s — only prayers!) After pausing the Easter candle, signify that we parish. Just as we examine our talents to pursue a vocation, we fancy prayer candle that glowed quietly for a few moments, are to be filled with the light of should all examine what we bring to our parish? For instance, are in the dark of her bedroom when grandma returned to her ordinary Christ. We are called to empty you involved? Do you actively participate in the Mass, or do you I spent the night at her house. It tasks of the day, but the flame of ourselves of all greed, envy, lust, sit in the back of church with a mentality of “let’s get this over was a little votive light inside a the candle continued to burn, hatred and the ruthless drive for red glass container. The glass reminding us of our prayer inten- power, so that our hearts may be with” out of the sense of obligation? open, like a votive candle holder, Let’s make 2006 a year to allow the Holy Spirit to prompt us rested in an elaborate golden-col- tion. ored metal frame studded with Forty years later, I no longer to receive more fully the flame of into playing a valuable role in our parish communities. Our God’s Spirit. parishes are like a family. Do we, in our families, allow just mom sparkling jewels. I assumed this think to light a candle in a storm. was real gold and jewels, like I grab a flashlight instead, not Christ’s light continues to burn or dad to prepare the meals we eat, clean the house, take care of throughout all centuries, a flame the lawn and garden? As our families grow, often the children those worn by kings and queens with the noble pursuit of praying in my fairy tale books. Standing for others, but in case I lose that of love that, like the burning assist with some of these roles. bush, is not consumed. God’s The same with our parish. Do we sit back and let a few people in grandma’s darkened room at treasured possession called elec- tricity. But grandma’s example love is ever-faithful, ever-true. take care of the parish duties and activities? We all have gifts, and night, the patterns of red and gold light dancing on the walls and was not in vain. I still light a can- Christ is the light who brings if each of us would use that gift to do one thing at our parish, we illuminating the statue of Mary, I dle when I have something spe- wisdom and prudence in dealing would truly become family. What’s your gift? How will you use it felt the same awe I had when my cial on my mind to place before with all the challenges we face. this year to build family in your parish community? That may be dad turned on the Christmas tree the Lord. Christ is always waiting for us, a one of the best resolutions to make.. lights. Prayer candles remind us that candle burning bright amidst the One time when I visited Jesus said, “I am the light of the storms of life. grandma during the daytime, the world. Whoever follows me will wind suddenly picked up and the not walk in darkness, but will sky grew dark. A thunderstorm have the light of life.” — Jn 8:12. Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, was approaching, something my Christ is so essential that he is Julie McCarty is a freelance writer Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, relatives took fairly seriously in like the sun that brings life to all from Eagan, Minn., with a mas- Tim Johnson, Vince LaBarbera and Msgr. J. William Lester. those days. Their homes were creation. Without the sun, our ter’s degree in Catholic theology. JANUARY 8, 2006 COMMENTARY 17 New study describes teenagers’ CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson beliefs and practices On Jan.7, the church remembers St.Raymond of Penyafort.He had a great influence on church law and is the patron of lawyers and canon- ociologist Christian Smith’s ists; this quiz looks at law. new book “Soul Searching” Sdescribes the religious beliefs 1.In the Old Testament,what is generally meant by “The Law”? and practices of over 3,000 RESEARCH FOR THE CHURCH a.Roman Law American teenagers. Smith shows b.The Law of Moses (regulations of Jewish Life) that “the vast majority of U.S. JAMES D. DAVIDSON teenagers embrace some religious c.The rule of the essence community identity, the majority are affiliated with a religious organization, and a 2.The origin of the Law for the Jews was sizable minority are regular partici- church norms defining true Weber called “sects” (such as a.the priesthood b.the Sumerians c.God pants in local communities of Catholic faithfulness.” He adds Mormons and conservative faith.” Parents are “the single most that, when compared to Mormons, Protestants) over “denominations” 3.These laws were summed up in “the decalogue.”What do we usually call them? important social influences on the conservative Protestants and black (such as mainline Protestants) and a.The 10 lost tribes Protestants, Catholic teens are “churches” (such as Catholics). As religious and spiritual lives of ado- b.The 10 of hearts “religiously and spiritually indiffer- sects do, Smith assumes that reli- lescents.” Also, “religious faith and c.The Ten Commandments practice ... exert significant, posi- ent, uninformed and disengaged.” gious groups should allocate the tive, direct and indirect influences “Soul Searching” is an impor- largest share of their resources to on the lives of teenagers helping to tant book. It is based on solid member-oriented programs, that 4.The early Christians also referred to elements of the Law.But what was their view of foster healthier, more engaged ado- research and provides an excellent members should spend as much the decalogue? lescents who live more constructive descriptive overview of teenagers’ time as possible in religious activi- a.Jesus had brought its fulfillment. and promising lives.” However, religious orientations. However, ties, and that members should b.Jesus had abolished it. Smith also concludes that “most Smith’s interpretations of stress the personal and vertical c.Jesus had not meant it for gentiles. U.S. teens have a difficult to impos- Catholicism and Catholic dimensions of faith. Thus, it is not teenagers are problematic in at surprising that Mormons and con- sible time explaining what they 5.The church recognizes different types of law.This is the regulatory law of the church: believe, what it means and what the least two areas. servative Protestants score higher a.Divine law b.Canon law c.Natural law implications of their beliefs are for First, Smith acknowledges that than Catholics and mainline their lives.” He claims that “Moral “interreligious comparisons ... are Protestants on Smith’s measures of Therapeutic Deism” is “the de facto notoriously tricky and perilous to belief and practice. But, I would 6.This is the law derived directly from God himself: dominant religion among contem- make ... (they) inevitably involve not conclude, as Smith does, that a.Divine law b.Canon law c.Natural law porary U.S. teenagers.” theological judgments beyond the the Catholic Church is deficient Using the new Catechism of the competence of sociology to because it does not function the 7.The reason morality applies to all,not just Catholics,is that law is (should be) ulti- Catholic Church as his standard, he engage.” But, he makes them any- way sects do and that Catholic mately derived from says that Catholic teenagers are way. Moreover, his approach a.Divine law b.Canon law c.Natural law “living far outside of official favors what sociologist Max DAVIDSON, PAGE 18 8.An example of divine law is: a.The requirement to return books borrowed from a library on time (social justice) Visitors offered gifts due a king b.The need to keep holy the Sabbath c.The federal minimum wage (economic justice) that salvation also is for the gen- they offer myrrh, an embalming tiles. Its context is easily under- substance. The infant eventually stood. Many of the persons will indeed die, but death will be a 9.In the Catechism of The Catholic Church,there is much discussion of law and legal THE intrigued by Christianity, or enter- gateway to everlasting life. issues.In which part is this most prevalent? ing the Christian community as a.Part I, the sacraments and the hierarchy SUNDAY believers, in the last third of the Reflection b.The epilogue, the “basicum moralibus” first century A.D. were gentiles. It c.Party III, Life in Christ GOSPEL was necessary to tell these gentiles As already noted, a major con- cern for evangelization in the first of the history of salvation, as 10.The church’s basic attitude to society’s law is that MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION unfolded in the history of the century was to persuade gentiles Hebrew people, but also to con- that God intended salvation for a.societies should be able to legislate anything that is supported vince that they too were in the them. It is easy to put this interest by a majority. divine plan for eternal life. in universal salvation in an ethnic, b.all societies should follow basic norms derived from natural law. Sunday, Feast of the St. Matthew’s Gospel furnishes or national, context. People make c.It has none, because of the separation of church and state. the last reading. None of the other themselves foreign to God by sin. Epiphany of the Lord Gospels records this visit of Magi, Sin leads to death. Sinfulness 11.So the basic guideline for Catholics is: his weekend the church cele- or wise men, to Bethlehem to leads to doom. Humans cannot rid a.They should submit to legitimate authorities. brates the feast of the adore the newborn Savior. themselves of the effects of sin b.They should ignore legislation they do not favor. unaided. However, God’s almighty TEpiphany of the Lord. Important symbols, their mean- c.They should always obey any law that has been enacted in their “Epiphany” derives from a Greek ing all too often lost by unin- power and mercy free humans society. word meaning the visible manifes- formed, albeit devout, reading, fill individually from sin if they truly tation of God. It is an ancient and this passage. repent. very important feast for Catholics. The visitors, the number of This saving gift of God is avail- 12.The church promotes some concepts,which apply to governmental legislation.One In some cultures, it surpasses which is never given, three is able to all, even those who have is the principle of “subsidiarity.”What is perhaps the easiest way to understand that? Christmas in meaning and obser- merely a tradition, were allowed sin to estrange themselves a.All decisions should be made by one fully informed leader vance. “strangers.” The Gospel makes from God by sinning. (example, the head of state level). The third section of Isaiah sup- clear that these visitors were not God comes to us in Jesus, actu- b.Governmental decisions are “of the world”and not important ally born as a human, born as the plies the first reading for this feast. from familiar places. Indeed, it (example, the rapture rules). states that they were from “the baby of Mary, but also the Son of When it was written, the Jews c.Decisions should be made at the lowest possible level or social were in a miserable situation. East.” In common speech at the God. In the divine plan, Jesus Their land had been overwhelmed, time, “the East” was a term used to came, and comes, to give us life. unit (example government does not need to legislate family size). and many survivors were taken by describe a distant and unknown No earthly power, not even that of conquerors to Babylon. For four place beyond the horizon. Herod, can thwart God’s plan. 13.According to Catholic thought,all laws should have this as their goal: generations, these survivors or The chief priests and scribes a.They should stifle opposition since that creates a fractious socie- their descendants languished in inform the jealous King Herod that ty. Babylon. At long last, the Jews the Savior, so long promised, will READINGS b.They should support mankind’s “higher nature.” held in Babylon were able to be born in Bethlehem. This identi- First week of Ordinary Time c.They should allow for the freedom to do anything we like as that return to their homeland. fies Jesus. It also shows that God’s Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Ps 29:1a, 2, is the highest value. Prophets had told the people will cannot be diverted. God’s lov- 3b, 9b-10 Mk 1:7-11 that their release from Babylon ing care will prevail. Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 (Ps) 1 Sm 2:1, was a gift from God. Then the gift Overhead was an unusual star, 14. When governments do pass legislation that is clearly immoral,what is the position 4-8 Mk 1:21b-28 of a Catholic citizen? turned sour. The land was desolate not seen before this time by men Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10,19-20 Ps who studied the sky. It came in a.A Catholic is not obliged to accept the rules or commands of and unproductive. 40:2-5,7-10 Mk 1:29-39 The author of 3rd Isaiah insist- God’s power, another sign of authorities when they are illegitimate and immoral. ed that God was loving and true to Christ’s divinity. However, the Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11 Ps 44:10- b.A Catholic must always obey civil authority. the covenant to protect the Chosen baby was with Mary. She was 11, 14-15, 25-26 Mk 1:40-45 c.A Catholic must disobey any law that is not supported by a Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a Ps People. God will never fail to safe- human. The child was human as majority of his community. guard and guide them, even after well as divine. 89:16-19 Mk 2:1-12 Finally, these visitors offered Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a the people are disloyal. ANSWERS The second reading is from the gifts due a king, or a divinity, name- Ps 19:8-10, 15 Mk 2:13-17 Epistle to the Galatians. It stresses ly incense and gold. Also, oddly, 1.b, 2.c, 3.c, 4.a, 5.b, 6.a, 7.c, 8.b, 9.c, 10.b, 11.a, 12.c, 13.b, 14.a 18 COMMENTARY JANUARY 8, 2006 Human nature, all creation points toward God’s existence

How do we help people of no religion harmony in creation, seen in the itself from the view of the philoso- (1869-1870) says that our reason to believe in God? N.M.,South Bend planets revolving around the sun, pher. Everything around us is not can know God with certainty speak of a spiritual and eternal really necessary. Mountains and through the things that have been Dear N. M., intelligence responsible for all that ASK rivers do not have to exist. The made. Pope Pius X says that, for a In dealing with people of no we see. For example, President human person does not have to person trained in sound philoso- religion, we first start with our rea- Bush speaks of an “intelligent FATHER exist. The world itself, the sun and phy, the existence of God can be son alone to arrive at a knowledge design” manifest in the world the stars, do not have to exist. demonstrated. St. Clement of of the existence of God. After that, about us. Everything is able to be or not to Alexandria (d. 220) even says if we then ask the question: has this Some writers say that the FATHER RICHARD HIRE be. If we cannot find anything that anyone knows himself, he will God spoken to the human race? human person has an inherent must be, then ultimately there know God. This is the question of divine reve- sense of God. St. Cyril of could have been nothing at all. But Of course, we can also come to lation. Alexandria (d. 444) speaks of an where have a conscience demand- if, in the beginning, there was believe in God through a personal Most people arrive at a knowl- innate and necessary law, a sponta- ing the good be followed and the nothing, how did something come experience of God or through edge of God by looking at the neous knowledge, that excites the evil put aside? These questions call to be? We certainly cannot derive God’s own revelation to us. Thus world or creation itself. Thus human person to believe in God. then for the existence of an something from nothing. There Pope Paul VI says that God alone Psalm 18 sings: “The heavens pro- The philosopher Gabriel Marcel absolute being we call God. must be something that is neces- can give us right and full knowl- claim the glory of God.” When a speaks of one’s immediate intu- Belief in God actually gives a sary, something that has to exist, edge of himself by revealing him- person admires the countless ition of God. purpose to human life in the sense something that exists all by itself self as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, galaxies, the expanse of the uni- Psychologically, we can look at that we are meant to be here by that is responsible for what we see. the mystery we call the Trinity. verse, the manifold species of ani- the purpose of life. Why am I God. Without a belief in God, the This necessary, self-existing being mals, the distinct quality of every here? Why is there an ambition of human race can be viewed as an is God. Cardinal John Henry insect, snail or fingerprint, the the human person to develop his or accident in the evolutionary Newman (d. 1890) says: “I mean If you have a question for Father minute intricacy in the nucleus of her personality, to soar from the scheme of things, not really meant by the Supreme Being one who is each cell, the birth of a child, the Hire, send your question to cave to the skyscraper, to the to be here, of no lasting value and simply self-dependent, and the Today’s Catholic fragility of life, the beauty of • P.O. Box moon? Why does the human per- something that may just die out only being who is such; moreover, 11169 • Fort Wayne, IN • 46856- human self-consciousness and the son have an insatiable thirst for like the dinosaurs of old. that he is without beginning or human capacity for love, the depth 1169. Unsigned questions will not unceasing happiness, for the infi- Another way we come to see eternal, and the only eternal.” be considered. Anonymity will be of a person’s soul cries out: “I nite? Why do sane people every- there is a God is to look at reality The First Vatican Council believe in God.” Thus the very preserved upon request. A new year, new day, reconciliation — finding a fresh start

love early morning. I love the bing and grumbling to myself of the smaller ones before they way the sun streams through about the children who had over- get out of hand. We need to catch Imy living room window, looked their jobs the night before and clean before the sins become revealing tiny dust specks danc- — and shame on me for not embedded in our souls. And we EVERYDAY CATHOLIC ing in the air. I love the quiet of checking the state of the kitchen need to model that to our chil- the house before the children before heading off to bed — that dren. THERESA A. THOMAS awake and the bustle of the new this cleansing of supper ware is Some parents I know write a day begins. I love the sip of that much like going to confession. “confession date” on their calen- first cup of hot coffee and, when How much easier it is to tidy dar once a month. The family, schedule reconciliation as a fami- being done. Now there can be weather permits, taking that cup up both our souls and our dishes teens through toddlers, attends ly and to check the kitchen each more peace in our home and in onto the porch and watching, when we do so on a regular basis Saturday night confession and and every night. I am prepared to our souls. And every morning can from my wicker rocker, my and while stains are fresh and Mass, then go out to dinner after- call someone back if the dishes be something else I truly love, a neighborhood awaken while I easily removable. It is amazing wards. Another family I know are stacked in the sink instead of fresh start. pray and ponder. I love the way what can accumulate if we let it. couples the sacrament, scheduled the day looms ahead, like an open It’s easy to imagine what when needed, with a family trip book, ready for me to write on its would happen to my dishes if I for ice cream. “We clean our pages. left them in the sink for a week souls then treat ourselves,” the What I do not love in the or more. They would start to mother once told me. How could SCRIPTURE SEARCH morning, however, is when I smell, and it would take even anyone protest? And part of the By Patricia Kasten come downstairs to a dirty longer to remove the dirt from discipline plan in another fami- kitchen because someone has not their surface. Insects would begin ly’s home is a trip to the reconcil- Gospel for January 8, 2006 done his job there the night to buzz around. Bacteria would iation room. “When one of the Matthew 2:1-12 before. soon take over, and if I left the kids has committed a serious Nothing sours the hope of a mess long enough, maybe bring offense like lying,” comments the Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading new day like a sink full of plates disease to my home and family. mother, “after the discipline, I for Epiphany, Cycle A, B and C: the visit of the Magi to with hardened lasagna clinging to If we care enough to clean our strongly suggest confession.” Bethlehem and Jerusalem. The words can be found in their edges to greet me as I enter dishes daily, how much more care An examination of conscience all directions in the puzzle. the room in my slippers and should we afford our souls? The every night might just do to my bathrobe. What might have been days can be dirty and full of soul what a quick view of the BETHLEHEM MAGI THE EAST a 15-minute job last night turns grime. A thoughtless comment kitchen before retiring for the WHERE IS JUDAH BY NO MEANS into a 30-minute one in the morn- here. A bit of gossip there. A little evening might do for my dishes. A RULER MY PEOPLE ISRAEL ing. I scrub the stubborn residue white lie meant to harm no one. And if I follow through on both SECRETLY STOPPED OVERJOYED from the plates, and thoughts of Little sins can easily be eradicat- regards, with an act of contrition HIS MOTHER OPENED TREASURES prayer and pondering quickly dis- ed through the grace of the con- each evening, and calling back a GIFTS GOLD MYRRH sipate. fessional if only we will visit on child to finish his work, talk WARNED A DREAM COUNTRY Instead of peace, annoyance a regular basis. about waking up feeling arises in my heart. It occurred to Those larger stains may never refreshed. me this morning as I stood scrub- come to be if only we take care I resolved this morning to RULERS OF JUDAH

JSECRETLYFVD cannot demonstrate that teens who viding substantial and distinctive were taught by priests and sisters Catholic socialization, education OOHOF S I SRAE L DAVIDSON in the 1950s were any more reli- and pastoral ministry for its CPVPAGI FTSHO gious or religiously literate than teenagers.” OHMEHELHTEBH CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 today’s teens whose teachers are “Soul Searching” contains mostly laypeople. many valuable insights about UDENRAWKWLY I teenagers are deficient because In addition, he totally overlooks today’s teens, and it certainly is NHFEJ J I GAMNS the formidable body of research not anti-Catholic. However, some they do not think and act the way TXHDEGOLDAOM Mormon and conservative documenting the positive effects of Smith’s interpretations of Protestant teenagers do. that Catholic schools and CCD Catholicism and Catholic RWDFHRRYMEMO Smith then tries to explain programs have on students. Thus, teenagers miss the mark. YMYPEOPLERET Catholics’ relatively low levels of he has little or no basis for con- religiosity. He argues that changes cluding that Catholic teenagers STOPPEDJUDAH in parochial school staffing from score low because most “now pass FGBNRELURANE priests and sisters to laypeople through a church system that has POTREASURESR have been accompanied by declin- not fully come to terms with its James D. Davidson is professor of ing levels of theological sophisti- own institutional deficit and struc- sociology at Purdue University in © 2006 Tri-C-A Publications cation among teachers. But Smith tural vacuum with regard to pro- West Lafayette. 19 JANUARY 8, 2006 COMMENTARY Rabbi reflects on the election of Pope Benedict XVI

The following was written by Testament is stated with clarity in messiah? Rabbi Michael Signer on April 22, the New, but the Old Testament is Cardinal Ratzinger did not 2005, upon the election of Pope never devoid of meaning. negotiate theological truths in the Benedict XVI: His introduction to the docu- document, “Dominus Jesus,” ALL WHO WORSHIP ment written by the Pontifical which cast doubt upon the truth hen the white smoke Biblical Commission, “The claims of other religious commu- NANCY CAVADINI appeared and the bells Scripture of the Jewish People in nities — including those of Wrang yesterday afternoon the Scripture of the Church” indi- churches that are not in commun- at 6 p.m., I was listening to a lec- cates his firm conviction that the ion with Rome. However, in kind of anti-Judaism” and “initi- bring us together. ture about suffering and hope in church continues to draw upon December 2000, he wrote an ate a constructive dialogue based How will Benedict XVI teach the theology of Chiara Lubich the Hebrew Scriptures and it may essay in the Vatican newspaper on knowledge of each other.” The his church these lessons? In what given by a Protestant theologian learn from both the Jewish tradi- where he argued: “Perhaps it is initiative begins from the side of ways will he demonstrate these from Germany. My colleague at tion and the continuing Jewish precisely because of this latest Christians. That is important. It is abstract ideas by concrete ges- the Gregorian University, Father witness to that tradition. Unlike tragedy that a new vision of the also very significant that he con- tures as he instructs not only by Dan Madigan, was sitting oppo- his predecessor in Munich, relationship between the church cludes with the very same texts “word” but by “example?” site me and picked up his tele- Cardinal Faulhaber, Ratzinger and Israel has been born: a sin- that form the foundation of It is clear that I have raised phone. He announced to the audi- would never argue that God cere willingness to overcome “Nostra Aetate.” — Rom 9-11. more questions here than provid- ence, scholars from Hebrew “divorced” the Jewish people every kind of anti-Judaism, and But Cardinal Ratzinger also ed answers. The office of the University in Jerusalem and the after they failed to recognize to initiate a constructive dialogue challenges his Jewish interlocu- papacy will surely offer Benedict Pontifical Gregorian University, Jesus as the promised messiah. based on knowledge of each other tors and requests the following: XVI many opportunities to “Habemus Papam.” Without On the other hand, Cardinal and on reconciliation. If such a “In the same way, let us pray that demonstrate styles of leadership pausing I asked, “Qui est?” Of Ratzinger is responsible for the dialogue is to be fruitful, it must he may grant also to the children and teaching that he has not course, he did not know because Catechism of the Catholic begin with a prayer to our God, of Israel a deeper knowledge of revealed in the past. I cannot help it takes some time until the new Church. That massive document first of all that he might grant to Jesus of Nazareth, who is their but muse on the wonderful possi- pope appears on the balcony in does emphasize the importance of us Christians a greater esteem and son, and the gift they have made bility for continuity between John St. Peter’s Square. When we the Jewish ancestry of Jesus and love for that people, the people of to us. Since we are both awaiting Paul II and Benedict XVI. Pope walked out to the entrance of the that Jesus lived as a faithful Jew. Israel, to whom belong ‘the adop- the final redemption, let us pray John Paul II called upon Jews and Gregorian University and looked It denounces anti-Semitism. tion as sons, the glory, the that the paths we follow may con- Christians to “become a blessing at the Piazza Pillotta they were However, it lacks the clarity of covenants, the giving of the law, verge.” to one another and a blessing to hanging papal banners from the the many statements of Pope John the worship and the promises; There are similar passages in the world.” windows. We asked a young man Paul II about the relationship theirs are the patriarchs, and from the writings of Pope John Paul II, Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger has on a bicycle, “Who is it?” He between Christianity and them comes Christ according to especially in his book “Crossing chosen the name “Benedictus,” smiled and said, Judaism. Catholic readers and the flesh, he who is over all, God, the Threshold of Hope.” How are (blessing). May he grow into the “Rahhhtzeeengeer.” teachers of the catechism are then blessed forever. Amen.’ — Rom Jews to hear Cardinal Ratzinger’s reality of his name. My own views about Joseph left with a certain ambiguity 9:4-5 — and this not only in the simultaneous affirmation of Cardinal Ratzinger are quite about how to approach the teach- past, but still today, ‘for the gifts Jewish fidelity to their tradition, mixed. He has written some posi- ing about contemporary Jews and and the call of God are irrevoca- which is founded on the “no” to tive essays about Judaism. His their Judaism. Do the Jews pos- ble.’” — Rom 11:29. Jesus as the promised Messiah theological lineage descends from sess a “covenant that has never These words provide us with and savior of humanity and his Augustine through Bonaventure. been revoked” as Pope John Paul insight into his method. It takes request that we come to a “deeper That means that he believes in the II often asserted? Or should Jews the Shoah very seriously as an knowledge” of Jesus of Nazareth? Rabbi Dr.Michael A.Signer is the integrity of the Old and New be part of a continuing mission event that calls upon Christians to Surely, this paragraph can be the Abrams Professor of Jewish Testaments. The “full” meaning by Catholics, which will bring envision a new relationship. They beginning of a dialogue about the Thought and Culture at the of any passage in the Old them to Jesus as the promised are to work to overcome “every boundaries that divide us and University of Notre Dame. Looking to Jesus ere’s what the tradition tells moment, remembering by whom Jesus inserted his own words and hear the word of God proclaimed us about Jesus’ conception and for whom he was called. actions, transforming the prayer and preached and we come to Hand birth. When a pregnant If we were to ask the popular into the culmination of his teach- understand that our story is part of Mary went out into the countryside evangelical question posed on t- ing, a teaching fully revealed and the long, ancient story of God and THE to visit her cousin, Elizabeth, she shirts and posters, “WWJD” or, understood only in his death and in of God’s people. We hear stories of received Elizabeth’s blessing. That “What would Jesus do?” we could his rising from the dead. betrayal and conflict and loss. We EUCHARISTIC is, Elizabeth recognized Mary for honestly answer, “Pray.” But Jesus didn’t only pray at hear of the deaths of the righteous who she is, the God-bearer, and Scholars argue whether the Last the Last Supper. He presided at a and the innocent. We hear in these PRAYER she recognized Mary’s baby as the Supper was a Passover meal and meal. He ate with his followers, stories the echoes of our own lives. promised one of Israel. Elizabeth whether our Eucharistic Prayer and commanded all of his follow- And through it all, we hear of the A GUIDE TO PARTICIPATION cried out: “Most blessed are you derives directly from first century ers, down throughout time, to faithfulness of God, the one who among women, and blessed is the Jewish table blessings, but no one share the same prayers and the neither slumbers nor sleeps, but fruit of your womb.” disputes that the Jewish tradition same holy meal. who keeps eternal watch. We lose those who mourn and light for Mary responded to Elizabeth’s of blessing and thanksgiving “When supper was ended, he our way, but God is the good shep- those who dwell in darkness. blessing with her own praise of prayers at the beginning and end of took the cup. herd who will not suffer a single “From age to age you gather a God: “My soul proclaims the Jewish meals are the foundation of Again he gave you thanks and lamb to be lost. We turn away people to yourself, greatness of the Lord. My spirit the Eucharistic Prayer. Listen to praise. from God, but God is the loving So that from east to west rejoices in God my savior ... holy this modern Jewish grace after Gave the cup to his disciples, father, searching the road for his A perfect offering may be made is his name.” meals: and said: wandering child, ready to welcome To the glory of your name.” Jesus was conceived and deliv- “Blessed be the name of the ‘Take this, all of you, and drink him home. We are the people of whom the ered and raised in a culture of Lord from now forevermore. from it; this is the cup of the new In liturgical prayer we remem- Eucharistic Prayer says: blessing and praise. He learned his Let us bless him of whose boun- and everlasting covenant. It will be ber: Who God is — “... holy “From age to age you gather a first prayers as most of us did, ty we have partaken shed for you and for all so that indeed, the fountain of all holi- people to yourself, taught by his parents. He was cir- Blessed be he of whose bounty sins may be forgiven. Do this in ness” — and who we are before So that from east to west cumcised, according to Jewish law. we have partaken memory of me.’” and within the heart of God. This A perfect offering may be made He was taken to the Temple and And through whose goodness We are to take of the body of remembering compels us to bless, To the glory of your name.” presented to the Lord. He went we live. Christ that we might go out and be to thank and to praise the one who with his parents to Jerusalem each Blessed be he, blessed be his the body of Christ for the world. calls us by name: beloved daugh- year for the Passover festival. name.” We are to do what Jesus did: Hand ter, beloved son. During the Year of the Eucharist, the In fact, from the few biographi- This hymn of praise to God, over our bodies, shed our very We are daughters and sons in Office of Worship is sponsoring a cal facts we know about Jesus’ life, though Jewish, is familiar to blood, for the reconciliation of a triumph and in failure, in life and five-part series of articles distrib- one is certain: Jesus prayed. Jesus Catholic ears. It would have been broken world. in death. Growing into that pattern uted by the Federation of prayed alone and with his follow- familiar to Jesus of Nazareth 2,000 Prayer and praise was the way — the pattern of Jesus’ prayer and Diocesan Liturgical Commissions ers. He prayed in the temple. He years ago. Jesus lived and died in the world. praise — brings us, through grace, (FDLC). Comments or questions prayed at table with his friends. He These are prayers Jesus knew Prayer and praise is the way we to accept God’s will even in our can be e-mailed to took bread, blessing and breaking by heart, from the simple blessing are to live and die in the world. own Gardens of Gethsemane. [email protected] it before feeding the multitudes. of the daily meal, to the expanded Liturgical prayer is the public Growing into the pattern of Jesus’ FDLC #44680, Part 2 of 5. He prayed before he spoke to the Passover prayers of thanks and worship of the church, as when we prayer and praise will bring us to Authors: Andrew Cifemi and crowds and after he preached. He praise for Israel’s delivery in the gather for Mass. It is the time be what Jesus is in and for the Melissa Musick Nussbaum Art: prayed before his passion and Exodus. It was within the context when all the personal moments, world: One who proclaims and Jane Pitz @ FDLC. 415 death. He walked and talked with of the Jewish table blessings that the daily moments of prayer and enfleshes glad tidings for the poor, Michigan Ave. N.E., Washington God the Father, moment by Jesus spoke at the Last Supper. praise, are gathered into one. We freedom for the captive, joy for DC 20017. www.fdlc.org 20 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JANUARY 8, 2006

VIOLI EARNS THE TITLE OF ‘DEAN OF THE ICCL COACHES’ Anthony “Tony” Violi is now in his seventh year as pres- ident of the Inter-City Catholic League. He is also the basketball coach of Mishawaka Catholic, a uni- fied team made up of St. Monica, St. Joseph and St. Bavo. This will be his 22nd year as a basketball coach of a Mishawaka unit giving him the distinction as “Dean of the ICCL Coaches.” Only one other coach shared that distinction, Arthur Perry of Corpus Christi Parish. “I have always enjoyed my associa- Sports tion in coaching these youngsters,” said Violi. “It keeps me young at heart. ” — EJD Holiday tournament features ‘sound Twenty teams play in and very competitive basketball’ tournament

the boys title game. St. Jude won game was needed to determine the BY JOAN BOBAY Grade 8 boys BY JOAN BOBAY There were 12 teams in this the title 36-14, leaving St. Vincent winner, which was St. Vincent 7. group, and the title game Friday, as runner up. Memorial Park was Jamison also said Wendy FORT WAYNE — Junior high FORT WAYNE — One final event Dec. 30, pitted the Prince third. It is to be noted that each of Flotaw, vice president of the basketball exploded onto the scene of the year was the 2005 Hoopfest, Chapman winners vs. St. Vincent, the four Memorial Park teams won Queen of Angels Athletic Nov. 25-27 when 20 teams played an annual junior high double elim- winners of the lower bracket. a plaque. Association, was “extremely help- in the annual pre-season Queen of ination basketball tournament, Chapman won 48-46 in a fast- ful” as she organized the conces- Angels Holiday Tournament. The which gives players extra playing paced, physical game. St. Vincent Wrap up sions and volunteer workers at double-elimination event began at time and benefits the Fort Wayne took second place, with Zion each session. Jamison said that there always 8 a.m. on Friday and ended Fever women’s fast pitch softball Lutheran of Decatur third, and are points of interest in any tour- Sunday afternoon. Most games team. The event, under the organi- Memorial Park fourth. Participating schools nament. One was that St. Vincent’s were played at the University of zational expertise of Dennis Jamison said Zion has only 96 grade 8 boys made a huge come- Saint Francis, and all of the finals were: Jamison, was held over four days, students in the entire school, “But back in the final with Prince were held there. Dec. 27-30, and featured 33 teams they really know basketball there Boys — Sts. Joseph/Elizabeth 8, Chapman. St. Vincent pulled with- Of the 20 teams invited to play, in four different brackets. and come up with competitive St. Joseph Hessen Cassel, St. in two at the final buzzer. In a 18 were from the CYO (Catholic Three sites were used — Queen teams.” Vincent 7, Sts. Rose/Louis, Queen game Wednesday, St. Vincent of Angels, USF (University of Youth Organization) while two of Angels 8, St. Therese, St. Jude player Wade Markley twisted an Saint Francis) and Bishop Luers were from Memorial Park school, 7, St. Charles 7, Most Precious Grade 8 girls ankle, but on Friday he made a High School — with Tim Pedro, a longtime participant in the event. Blood, and Queen of Angels 7. significant contribution in the Teams are guaranteed that they assistant girls basketball coach at The eight-team group played an Girls — Memorial Park 7, Queen comeback while playing on a sore Luers, and Luke Jamison, who extra game to determine the cham- will play at least two games over of Angels 8, Queen of Angels 7, and heavily taped ankle. “The assisted Dennis Jamison. pion. Leo came from the losers the three days because teams that Most Precious Blood, St. Vincent whole team, in fact, played with Champions were named in the fol- bracket and won the title by lose a game are moved into the 7, St. Charles 7, St. Therese, heart,” Jamison said. lowing brackets: grade 7 boys, defeating Memorial Park 50-44 losers bracket where they get at Memorial Park 8, St. Vincent 8, He thanked his helpers and par- grade 7 girls, grade 8 boys, grade and 43-29. Memorial was second, least one more chance to win a and St. John Fort Wayne 7. ticularly singled out Bishop Luers 8 girls, with plaques awarded to Queen of Angels third, and St. game. To be eliminated, a team Schools with no number behind athletic director Matt Lindsay who the top three teams in the grade 7 Jude fourth. must lose two games. Teams made their name fielded mixed grade arranged for the use of the brackets and to the top four teams up of all seventh grade players, all teams. school’s gym when a conflict in in the large grade 8 brackets. eighth grade players and some The following comments came Grade 7 boys scheduling arose with the USF. Because a double elimination with both grades represented had from one of the winning coaches. Pedro and Luke Jamison, tourna- tournament presents the possibility It also took two final games in equal chances at the titles. The Greg Markley, coach of the St. ment assistants, earned plaudits as of two final games in any bracket, this six-team bracket to name a championship game always pits Vincent 7 Panthers, said his 12 did Jeff Meeks who was responsi- the finals were held over two champion. St. Vincent 7 won 40- the undefeated winners bracket players make up “a good offensive ble for scheduling the officials for evenings. Jamison said, “We 19 and 33-25 over St. Jude, who team against the winner of the los- team. This year we have big play- the multiple games. “Once again schedule for two games each finished second. In third place was ers bracket. ers with one already at 6 feet, 3 fans were treated to sound and night, but the finalists could wind Memorial Park. “These games inches. We have a true point very competitive basketball by up playing in extra games, and if showed good teamwork, sound Results this year were: guard, a driver, and a post player these young players,” Jamison both teams do that, then we would basketball and excellent coach- who are learning, along with the said. Girls — champion Memorial Park have four games to determine two ing,” Jamison said. other players, to complement each For the first time, fans could grade 8 coached by Larry Cox; run- champions. Obviously we can’t other.” follow the progress of tournament ner up St. Therese mixed grades; keep the players there that long, so Even with all that going for the Grade 7 girls teams on the Web and could check third place Queen of Angels 8; we have finals on two different Panthers the Sts. Joseph/ Elizabeth who was advancing after each fourth place, St. Charles 7. evenings.” The final game in this seven- 8 team came from the losers team bracket was the opposite of day’s games. Boys — champion St. Vincent 7 coached by Greg Markley; runner bracket and won the first game of up St. Joseph/Elizabeth grade 8; the championship, forcing an extra third place Queen of Angels 8; final which St. Vincent 7 won 36- High school athletes fare well in fourth place St. Joseph Hessen 23. Cassel mixed grades. St. Vincent’s plays weekday swimming, wrestling and basketball Tournament director Dennis non-conference games between Jamison said that in his 14 years as weekly practices to give the play- tournament director this year was ers a chance to “learn more about FORT WAYNE — High school 200 individual medley and the 100 won Dec. 30 by the Bishop Luers defense,” Markley added. athletes took to the pool, wrestling breast stroke. girls as they defeated cross-town only “the third or fourth time that the team from the loser’s bracket Assistant coaches for the mat and basketball court during rivals, the Bishop Dwenger Saints, Panthers are Todd Martin (grade 8 December and the Christmas 40-30, in the final game. The low has won the first championship Wrestling game, thus forcing an extra final St. Vincent head coach) and colle- break. Some of their accomplish- scoring was due in part to the gian Ryan Dwyer. ments include the following. In the recent Summit Athletic Knights ability to shut down the game.” That happened in the boys bracket when Sts. Joseph/Elizabeth The other winning coach, Larry Conference (SAC) Super Duals Saints inside scoring. Dwenger Cox, of the Memorial Park grade wrestling, Bishop Dwenger defeat- scored only two field goals in the won the first game, which caused Swimming each team to be 1-1 and a second eight championship girls’ team ed Snider for the first time in 19 second half with none in the fourth was unavailable. Bishop Dwenger’s swim teams years (in the 1985-86 season). quarter. Yet Erin Jacobson was in placed second in both the boys and Saints coach John Bennett was double figures for the Saints with girls competitions at the Carroll quoted in the press as crediting his 11 points. Chargers swim invitational. The team with “working hard” to Luers coach Teri Rosinski New Haven tournament a success Dwenger boys overall finish was improve. The win in the first SAC praised her team for its “solid 469, behind Carroll’s winning 481. Super Duals meet assures the defense” led by Amanda Pedro, Bodette who also is St. John’s Dwenger’s girls team had a second Saints of at least a half share of the who had seven rebounds in the BY JOAN BOBAY parish representative to the CYO place 358 score while Carroll won championship. The other half will final quarter and never let up on (Catholic Youth Organization.) first with 500 points. Mishawaka be decided at the Individual pressure the entire game. Two NEW HAVEN — While Hoopfest Seventh grade teams played in Marian was third in both the boys Tournament at Snider Jan. 21. Knights who scored eight points was going on in Fort Wayne, a “round robin” format in which and girls events in the late each on offense were Lavinia another four-day basketball tourna- all teams played each other with December event. Basketball Dawson and MarKee Martin. ment was held at St. John New the top two winners in a playoff Dwenger’s Bridget Niezer The Knights now have the most Haven in which 14 teams partici- for the title. There were only three joined a Carroll swimmer as dou- The SportOne SAC Holiday SAC tournament titles, nine, with pated. The event was coordinated ble event winners. Niezer won the basketball tournament title was five in the last seven years. by tournament director Brad CYO, PAGE 21 JANUARY 8, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21 Will you answer God’s call?

build the reign of God in this world. It is Another thing is that discernment of not just the role of religious brothers and God’s will is not easy because it is usually THE sisters or of ordained ministers. Through a choice between two or more good baptism, each Christian shares in the options. It would be much easier if one CUTTING priesthood of Jesus Christ and in his mis- were good and the other evil. For instance, sion to reveal God’s love to the world. The valuing marriage and loving children does- challenge is to discern, to figure out, how n’t automatically count one out of reli- EDGE God wants us to best share this mission. gious life or priesthood. The ministers of SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC The majority of Christians live God’s God’s church must be warm and loving, as call as married people. Others are called was Jesus. And many lay people have a by God to live the single, ordained or con- deep spirituality and do much service for ne of the major tasks of young secrated life as a religious brother or sister. the church and the world. That doesn’t adulthood is to figure out God’s Most people discover their call by listen- necessarily mean they are called to reli- Ocall. It is a good topic to consider ing to the deepest desire of their hearts. gious life or priesthood. during January when many dioceses in the Others just know within that they are As my students and others have asked, YAYOUNG ADULT PERSPECTIVES United States celebrate Vocation called to share life with one special person how do you know then? A good way to Awareness Month. and to raise a family in the sacrament of start is to list and pray about the pros and ! The fact of the matter is that each of us marriage. Others feel a passion to give cons of each option and try listening to the growing in relationship with God. has a call only we can answer. It is not their entire lives to the Lord through way you are drawn. What feels right? My prayer for each of us during this easy like picking up the phone. It takes prayer, community and service to the peo- What gives you peace? I remember one of new year is that we will strive to be holy, hard work to discover how God wants us ple of God. Some are conflicted between my professors during graduate school at happy and healthy witnesses of God’s to live our faith. One must take time for the two. Boston College, a wonderful priest, saying unquenchable love for all people and we prayer and reflection that includes serious It is important to be aware of the many that the deepest desire of our hearts is usu- will strive to eliminate violence in our own discernment. ways God reveals our call to us. We do ally God’s will for our lives. Where does lives and become peacemakers. This is When I did campus and young adult this by taking time for quiet, reflective your desire lie? certainly what the world needs now. ministry and when I served as vocation prayer, and by seriously considering what Finally, recently, I was viewing video- As disciples of Christ we all have the director for the Sisters of the Holy Cross, I others say to us about our lives like, “Did tape about community life, and the presen- same mission. The key is to discover the was often asked the question, “How do I you ever think of being a priest, a sister, a ter said it another way. She said the key to best way for us to carry it out. know God’s call? How do I know God’s brother ... ?” “You would make a wonder- discovering one’s vocation in life is to dis- will and God’s plan for my life?” ful mother or husband. ...” cern which lifestyle will make us happy, First and foremost it is important to When I was in high school, one of my healthy and holy. To be happy really remember that God calls everyone. teachers — a sister — asked me what my means having inner joy and loving my life Everyone has a vocation. Each of us plans were after graduation. She said she (most of the time). A healthy life is one received our most important call at bap- thought I should consider religious life. At that enables me to use my gifts and grow Sister Margie Lavonis,CSC, a former campus tism. In that primary sacrament of our first it was a shock, but then I began to into the person God wants me to be. A minister and vocation director, works for the faith, we became members of Christ’s seriously reflect and pray about that possi- holy life is one that gives God an impor- Sisters of the Holy Cross communications body, the church, and are called to help bility and here I am many years later. tant place in my life and I spend time department. [email protected]. CYO Volunteer coaches mentor athletes in the ICCL basketball divisions BY ELMER J. DANCH “In the first few years of the sions were also divided into east • Brad Klimek, Corpus Christi CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 ICCL, we had 19 teams and even a and west divisions to provide more • Bill Davis, Holy Cross few more coaches since some spirited action, but the ICCL con- • Pat Catganzarite, Holy Family SOUTH BEND — An enthusiastic teams had two or more mentors tinued to include division playoffs Martin de Porres Division East boys and three girls teams in this array of 16 volunteer coaches in handling the young basketeers,” and a post season tournament. The • Brian Arterbery, St. Bavo, division and results were: the Inter-City Catholic League said Sorukas. “Then, through attri- Knights of Columbus also contin- Mishawaka Boys — Woodlan Middle (ICCL) are primed for action as tion of some of the schools, the ued to provide trophies to the win- • Les Dan, St. Joseph, School, first; St. John NH, sec- the hardwood circuit moves into number of teams and coaches nat- ners,” Sorukas said. Mishawaka ond; Central Lutheran, third. the second half of its season this urally declines. When Marian The current roster of coaches • Phil Bergt, St. Monica, Girls — Woodlan, first; St. John, weekend at Saint Joseph’s and High School came into the picture, and teams include the following: Mishawaka second; New Haven Middle Marian high school gymnasiums. the ICCL was divided into two John Bosco Division East • Ric Mauch, St. Pius, Granger School, third. The 16 coaches make up the divisions. They were the John • Steve Kubsch, St. Anthony Martin de Porres Division West The eighth grade teams had a second largest group of mentors Bosco Division, which was closely • Randy Peppers, St. Joseph, • Luke Maher, St. Adalbert blind draw and then played a since the league began in the win- allied with Saint Joseph’s High South Bend • John Kuczmanski, St. John modified elimination format. ter of 1945, according to William School, and the Martin de Porres • Keith Weidner, St. Matthew the Baptist Eight teams were in this division Sorukas who directs the basketball Division, which was allied closely • Eric Koch, St. Thomas, Elkhart • Pat Dowling, St. Jude with four boys and four girls program and has been an ICCL with Marian High School. John Bosco Division West • Brian Blake, St. Michael, teams. Results were: executive for more than 30 years. “Four years ago, these two divi- • Rick Bliha, Christ the King Plymouth Boys — Central Lutheran, first; Woodlan Middle School, second; St. Peter Lutheran, third; St. John New Haven, fourth. Now Accepting Orders...For The Official Girls — Zion Lutheran of Decatur, first; Central Lutheran, 2006 DIRECTORY $15 second; Woodlan Middle, third; St. John fourth. For the Diocese of per copy Bodette was pleased with the turnout and said, “For 80 percent Fort Wayne-South Bend of the games, we had standing room only, but as the teams fin- ished a game, the crowd changed, Over 200 pages of information covering diocesan of course. I’d estimate for most games there were over 250 people HISTORY • OFFICES & SERVICES • PARISHES • CLERGY • SEMINARIANS attending and maybe up to 300 for the bigger games.” There were GRADE SCHOOLS • HIGH SCHOOLS • COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES four games daily Dec. 28 through 31. RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES & SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Helpers included Jerry Litchfield, who is St. John’s presi- Please send_____copies of the 2006 Diocesan Directory at $15 per copy (includes postage and dent of the athletic board, Joe Wharton and Deb Painter, who handling). Enclosed is my check payable to the CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE, for $______coordinated all of the other helpers. Tradition has it that the Name______Address______fifth and sixth grade teams, their parents and the coaches, work in Please allow four weeks for delivery. the concession stand for set peri- City______State______Zip______ods. “This gets the players excited about playing in the tournament when they are in junior high,” Mail to: Catholic Communications Office • 915 South Clinton Street • Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802 Bodette said. 22 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 8, 2006 A journey of finding God on the way to New York MOVIE CAPSULES REVIEWED BY YORK YOUNG tive-in-residence at an obsession with three-day retreat weekend that has Huntington money to disrespect its roots in the Cursillo movement. University, in and unkindness toward However, I got the feeling that that NEW YORK (CNS) – Following is a emoirs have turned in to Huntington, after his wife. But then he weekend was icing on the cake, or recent capsule review issued an interesting category years of working as a meets Arthur, an indi- the push over the top, that Min the publishing indus- senior executive for vidual who fortuitously O’Donnell needed. The ground- by the U.S. Conference of try over the last several years. A couple of huge invest- walked into his life at a work of his transformation was the Catholic Bishops’ Office for recent trend seems to often ment firms/banks in moment that may have witness of Arthur. Film and Broadcasting. include a woe-is-me tone and New York and saved O’Donnell’s Two other interesting notes authors of a young age. Now, Boston. (Disclosure marriage and, at the about “Walking with Arthur.” First, there’s nothing wrong with writ- moment: I use the least, gave him a though O’Donnell had it all in the “Match Point” (DreamWorks) ing a nonfiction book on one’s physical education chance to be saved, way U.S. culture says we should — Hypnotic London-based moral- life, but calling books by 20- complex for exercise period. good job, lots of money — he ity tale of lower-class tennis somethings memoirs seems a bit at Huntington College Listening — or clearly realized that he would never instructor (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) over the top. And, these accounts regularly, but have reading — details of a be fulfilled in that path. Instead, his who marries a young woman of short-lived lives often include never met O’Donnell.) person’s life that bares their faults path included taking care of an ail- (Emily Mortimer) from an affluent a lot of what everybody else did As I’ve no doubt said in this can be unsettling, especially when ing wife, Lizzie, who had cancer (is family and commences an affair wrong, and only sometimes review column before, spiritual some of the flaws ring true in our still living at the publication of the with his brother-in-law’s ex- includes what the author may books can be hit or miss for read- own selves. Meanwhile, when shar- book) and dramatically stepping fiancee (Scarlett Johansson). have contributed to the situation ers, because where each of us is in ing details of one’s deficiencies down in salary for his current Writer-director Woody Allen is at at the time. our stage of life varies so much. with another, the risk is high that career choice. the top of his serious, as opposed Nevertheless, I picked up a What works for one person, who the recipient may not be sensitive Second, a four-page epilogue by to humorous, form in a superbly recent memoir, actually tabbed “a may be suffering a serious illness, or even want to hear what you have Arthur is astounding. This man acted psychological drama that spiritual memoir,” based on the can be dramatically different for to say. In Arthur, O’Donnell found seeks no credit and claims to have makes its cautionary point even advice of a reader (anonymous to another, who may recently have someone who embraced the good- learned as much, or more, from though, like its protagonist, the me) of this paper. “Walking with lost a job or may be displaced due ness that is in all of us and helped, James, as he could possibly have film delineates a universe gov- Arthur” recounts the journey of a to a house fire or other calamity, or perhaps without even knowing it, given. Such people are rare in this erned not by God, but by pure now-local man who, to paraphrase even someone else who just may be him see ways to reform. world. Here’s hoping we all find an luck. Several discreetly filmed his subtitle, found God on his way feeling spiritually dry. O’Donnell talks about his trans- “Arthur” in our lives. sexual encounters but no overt to New York. James O’Donnell is Here, O’Donnell recounts his formation making great progress nudity, some innuendo, adultery an associate professor and execu- own inner failings — ranging from after participating in a Tres Dias, a theme, scattered profanity and crass words, a couple of violent episodes discreetly filmed, abor- tion discussion and nihilistic worldview. The USCCB Office for Book offers a study in making time to pray Film & Broadcasting classification is A-III — adults. The Motion reciting the standards (Our Father, do something out of Father Philippe’s med- Picture Association of America REVIEWED BY YORK YOUNG Hail Mary), spontaneous talking to love, it tends to touch itation on what prayer rating is R — restricted. God, just sitting in a quiet place. If our souls deeper. God is: “The life of prayer your attempt does not seem to be is aware of this, as he ... is not the result of a “The New World” (New Line) ow should we pray? How Visually exquisite, but listless can we improve our spiri- working, try something else. is aware of everything, technique; it is a gift Time: Set aside time to make and will appreciate we receive.” It is and long-winded telling of the Htual life? How can we semi-legendary love affair improve our relationship with our your attempts. As with so many of your prayer (love) in grace personified. our unfinished projects, if we don’t any form it comes. He admits he’s not between English explorer Captain Lord? John Smith (Colin Farrell) and his These are perennial questions. schedule them, we won’t do them. To further study on the first to say this — Patience: If your attempts at the ways of prayer, pulling on the words Native American paramour, Saints of yesteryear and spiritual Pocahontas (Q’Orianka Kilcher), directors of today have addressed prayer don’t seem to be working, there are many con- of St. Jane Frances de don’t throw up your hands in exas- temporary books on Chantal, St. Teresa of who saves his life in 1607 these questions again and again. Virginia, with their star-crossed Here are a few themes that appear peration. Patience is a virtue for a the market, including Avila, St. John of the reason; it’s not always easy to “Time for God” Cross, and others — romance playing out against in recommendations through the mounting tensions between their centuries. employ. Don’t try so hard. Open (Pauline Books & but it needs to be yourself to God’s word instead of Media, $10.95), by Father Jacques heard by contemporary ears from two peoples. Directed by Terrence Try: Too many people don’t think Malick, the textured film is basi- they can develop their prayer life covering up your time with him by Philippe, available in English for the mouths of contemporary thinking only you have something the first time. The book has been Christians. cally a series of tableaux — metic- because it’s just too big a task to ulous in their attention to period take on. There is no one way to to say. published in 17 languages. And his contemporary words Love: The love flowing between Father Philippe, who works with can resound with us. For example: detail — held together by the pray that is right for everyone. Try largely embellished love story, something — Scripture reading, you and God is prayer. When we priests and seminarians and is a “If we (today’s faithful) concern member of the Community of the ourselves with God, God concerns which is saddled with pretentious Beatitudes, provides the reader with himself with our affairs — and in a voiceover narration and underde- the typical topics focusing on far better way than we ever could.” veloped characters. Intense battle “Making Times for Prayer And again: “Prayer is a school of violence. The USCCB Office for Meaningful,” “The Evolution of the love because all the virtues we Film & Broadcasting classification Life of Prayer” and “Some exercise in its practice allow love to is A-III — adults. The Motion Methods of Prayer.” All of this is grow in our hearts.” Picture Association of America nicely condensed into a digestible Meditating on those comments rating is PG-13. and practical-sounding format. But might be a starting point for your the strength of “Time for God” is prayer life.

* EXPIRES 2/08/06 * EXPIRES 2/08/06 JANUARY 8, 2006 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 23 REST IN PEACE Besancon Carl J.Metzker, 91, Notre Dame WHAT’S HAPPENING? Donald E.Mourey, 70, St.Therese Lawrence N.Danik, 82, St.Louis Sacred Heart Gerald R.Patterson, 64, WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Jerry A.Gerardot, 55, St.Charles Borromeo Plymouth St.Louis Patricia A.Huff, 77, Gerhard F.Yonkman, announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, St.Michael Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Earl J.Gerardot, 92, Cathedral of the St.Louis Immaculate South Bend or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Conception Joseph Rudas, 86, call our advertising sales staff to purchase space. Culver St.Matthew Cathedral Mildred M.Barshes, 88, Garrett St.Mary of the Lake Marlene R.Siples, 72, Ruth C.Hahaj, 82, DEVOTION First annual religion fair p.m. at the St. Vincent de Paul St.Joseph St.John the Baptist Granger — St. Pius X will have Parish hall. Admission includes Fort Wayne Christmas music concert Jennie M. Huber, 84, Huntington Robert A.Van South Bend — The St. Adalbert a religion fair Monday, Jan. 9, food by Casa. Tickets are $20 Cathedral of the Paul R.Godfroy, 76, Wanzeele, 81, St. Cecelia Choir, together with through Thursday, Jan. 12 from 9 single, $30 couple at the door or the Chopin Choir of St. Mary a.m. to 9 p.m. in the gymnasium. $15 single, $25 couple in Immaculate St.Mary St.John the Baptist Polish National Catholic Church, Students in grades 1-8 will dis- advance. Refreshments available. Conception play projects having to do with Must be 21. Contact Mishawaka Felicia S.Noetzel, 85, will present a concert of Melissa Ann Koors, 27, Alice M.Jastrzembski, Holy Cross Christmas music on Sunday, Jan. religion and faith. Prizes will be [email protected] for information 90, St.Bavo 8, at 4 p.m. at St. Adalbert. Free awarded to the top three projects or tickets. St.Charles Borromeo in three grade groups. For infor- Victoria Louise Kelly admission. Attela A.Dunfee, 99, mation call (574) 277-5760 or Knights plan fish fry M.Juanita Alt, 97, Bauer, 85, Little Flower St.Charles Borromeo St.Monica MISC. HAPPENINGS (574) 272-8462. South Bend — The Knights of Gladys V.Szklarek, 81, Columbus Council 5521, 61533 Gloria L.Kelker, 64, Mary G.Brockhoff, 86, Corpus Christi Spaghetti dinner S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish South Bend — The Knights of Bishop Luers to host annual Spirit St.Elizabeth Ann St.Joseph Breakfast Jan. 20 fry on Friday, Jan. 6, from 5 to 7 Leo J.Sobieralski Sr., Columbus Council #5570 will Seton Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers p.m. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 Geneva Van Howe, 64, St.Jude have an all-you-can-eat spaghetti for children 5-12. Dinner dinner, Thursday, Jan. 12, from 4 High School will host its fifth Mary Alice Kleber, 76, 100, St.Bavo includes baked potato or French Mary W.Waechter, 88, to 6 p.m. Adults $6, children annual Spirit Breakfast,“Living St.Charles Borromeo the Gospel,” on Friday, Jan. 20. fries, cole slaw, bread and coffee. Camiel J.De Keglaer, St.Anthony de Padua ages 5 to 12 $2.50. The Council Also available are portions of is located at 5202 Linden Ave., The guest speaker will be Nancy T.J.Liberato, 63, 81, Queen of Peace Schenkel, administrator, Matthew chicken strips for $7 and shrimp St.Therese Wabash one block east of Mayflower for $8. Carry-out available. Doris J.Musary, 69, Helen Lukar, 88, Road. 25 Health and Dental Clinic. The Spirit Breakfast will be at Mary Carlin Brogan, 78, St.Monica St.Bernard Lester’s Banquet Hall, 1502 Bishop Dwenger High School St.Mary St. Patrick School plans benefit dinner New Haven Walkerton — A dinner to benefit Bluffton Rd., from 7-8:30 a.m. announces winter events Tickets are $15 per person sold Fort Wayne — The music boost- Nancy Jo Hoy, 42, Ernest F.Neuhaus, 59, the St. Patrick tuition assistance Cathedral of the St.John the Baptist fund will be Saturday, Jan. 28, in advance. Call the school office ers will host “Winter Fantasy” on from 4 to 7 p.m. at the American at (260) 456-1261 for tickets or Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. Immaculate Legion. Tickets are $10 and information. to 5 p.m. in the gymnasium. The Conception include dinner, one drink and winter guard show will feature dessert and drawing for cash Notre Dame fundraiser planned by the schools from throughout Indiana. prizes. Music will be by Jerry St. Vincent de Paul Men’s Club Tickets are $5 at the door. Fort Wayne — The St. Vincent Registration dates for incoming a.m. For information on any of Luers Knights give award swords Houston. A silent auction, tip- these events call (260) 496-4700. boards and raffles will also be Notre Dame athletics fundraiser freshman are Jan. 23-25 from Fort Wayne — The public rela- available. and casino night will be held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and on tions committee at Bishop Luers Saturday, Jan. 28, from 6 to 11 Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 to 11 Knights plan fish fry High School will give away 125 Fort Wayne — The Knights of foam swords to students in Columbus Council 451, 601 grades 5-8 who attend the boys Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on varsity basketball game on Jan. Friday, Jan. 6, from 5 to 7:30 13. They will give away 125 p.m. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 more swords to students in for children 12 and under. Fish, grades 5-8 who attend the girls two sides and beverage are varsity basketball game on Jan. included. 20. A Different Kind of Health Care

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ST. JOSEPH-ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL is located in Fort Wayne. THE The school has 462 students in grades kindergarten through eight. The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton campus serves students in grades kindergarten through second, and the St. Joseph campus serves students in grades three through eight. Lois Widner is the principal. For additional information contact the school at (260) Young Voice 432-4000 or e-mail [email protected].

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BY MADELINE SCOTT, ALEX YANEY, LOIS WIDNER AND CAROLE YANEY Hoops Basketball is life FORT WAYNE — A strong academic curriculum is the foundation of St. Day and night we move the ball Joseph–St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Through the net we swish (SJSE). Accredited by the Indiana Department of Education and North By Alexander C. P.M.G. Yaney Central Accreditation, all of our teachers are licensed to developing the whole child. The curriculum is based on the standards from the Indiana Department of Education as well as the Diocese of Winter Fun Fort Wayne-South Bend. Trudging through the snow In addition to the daily curriculum, extra curricular activities are also offered. Making snowmen with our friends Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, athletics, Sledding down each hill choir and student council are ways that students can be active in our school. The By Madeline C. Scott school also has a journalism club that publishes quarterly newspapers. PROVIDED BY ST. JOSEPH-ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL SJSE is a family of faith that encour- On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the SJSE eighth graders went to Scott’s Grocery Store and sup- ages all to live as Jesus Christ taught us. ported Cancer Day. Students worked for two hours bagging groceries, putting shop- Christian service projects are a part of the ping carts away and handing out balloons to children. “It was a lot of fun!” said curriculum and stewardship activities are Allie Bley. A percentage of Scott’s sales from the day was donated to cancer research. encouraged. Many people were shopping at Scott’s to show their support for cancer research, so Students attend Mass as well and fos- the students were kept busy all day. ter their knowledge of Sunday Scripture through BOTW (Breaking Open the Word). Friendships are developed The fine arts are a strength of the together. Sports offered at SJSE include: between both campuses through a pro- SJSE community. Art classes are offered football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, gram called “Spirit Pals.” Even though every week to all students. One morning track and cheerleading. A running club is there are two campuses, SJSE is truly each week, St. Elizabeth campus students also available for our students. one united school. are brought to the St. Joseph campus for The Home and School Association A wide variety of cultures and back- art, computer, library and gym. The choir (HASA) is an active and important part grounds are explored at SJSE School. and band programs are highlights of the of the school. HASA is dedicated to pro- Resource teachers are on staff to assist year for students and parents alike. The moting and supporting the students, staff students academically. An enrichment school offers technology classes to all and curriculum of SJSE. HASA also teacher also works with all students to students. Computers are also in every helps parents become involved in their broaden their educational perspectives. A classroom. Students work on keyboard- children’s education. school counselor with a licensed therapy ing skills as well as the integration of As you can see SJSE is a strong, Sixth grade student dog is also on staff at both campuses. The technology into the curriculum. vibrant Catholic school that offers an out- school also promotes conflict resolution SJSE Panthers are a strong force standing curriculum and has a Christ- raises money by sponsoring a program called Project when it comes to athletics. Athletic pro- centered environment where students can Peace. This is a program where peer grams for boys and girls in grades 5 develop their minds, hearts, and souls. mediators help students resolve conflict. through 8 bring students and families for Katrina victims

Things to do on a Snow Day Across Moved by the recent Katrina hurricane 2. Instead of sledding go ______. disaster, SJSE student, Samantha 6. Watch ______all day long! Rahrig, developed an idea to raise 8. Read a good ______. funds for the victims. Her idea was to have students participate in a Down Christmas card coloring contest. Six 1. Bake ______. students’ artwork was selected. 2. Stay in bed and ______. School families were able to order 3. Play ______with my family. Christmas cards with their favorite art- 4. Catch up on all my ______from school. work design. All proceeds went to the 5. Talk to my friends on the ______. American Red Cross. 7. Build a ______.