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Volume 78 | No. 17 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2013 Acies Celebrates Blessed Mother BY AMANDA HUDSON News editor ROCKFORD—The Fellow- ship Hall at the Cathedral of St. Peter was fi lled to overfl owing at the luncheon that followed a morning of prayer and devotion at the annual Legion of Mary Acies on April 6. Inside During the Acies, individuals dedicate themselves to Mary. Morning activities included Mass celebrated in English and Spanish by Bishop David J. Malloy, with Father Edward Seisser, spiritual director for the Rockford Diocese Legion of Mary Curia, and Father Saul Cruz, Spanish spiritual direc- tor for the curia. Bishop Malloy spoke of the relationship of Jesus and Mary in his homily, noting that (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) Scriptures don’t indicate how Miracle to Miracle A statue of Mary, honored with roses near the altar decorated with Easter lilies, overlooks the Legion of or when Jesus went to see his Forever Family, pgs. 8-9 Mary vexillum (the symbols mounted on a post at right) as two men make the sign of the cross at the an- mother after his resurrection. nual Acies, or dedication to Mary. When participants put their hands on the staff of the vexillum, they say He shared how that moment is “I am all yours, my Queen, my Mother, and all that I have is yours.” Continued on page 3 Quick News Bishop Malloy to Bless Local Catholic Radio Expected to Begin Fertility Care Center Bishop David J. Malloy will bless the OSF FertilityCare Broadcasting in the Rockford Area in December Center Cherry Valley location and an open house, 7-8:30 BY KAREN PIEH licenses available to nonprofi t McHenry, looks foward to his p.m., April 16. The center is Venture Welcome MAHONEY organizations. invitation to serve as the chap- at 1572 S. Bell School Road, “We want a presence at lain for the Rockford Diocese This latest venture in Cath- Special to The Observer Cherry Valley. The center will Catholic schools and to broad- listening area, and to collabo- olic radio is welcome news mark its fi rst anniversary that ANTIOCH—WSFI 88.5 FM cast high school events, offer- rating with Milwaukee and according to Penny Wiegert, day. broke ground for its radio tow- ing programming by the newly Chicago parishes. director of communications er April 8 and hopes to reach formed Young Catholic Advo- “It is important for people for the Diocese of Rockford. a million listeners in the areas cates.” she said. stuck at home, older folks who The Rockford Diocese, surrounding the Diocese of She also said they plan to use are more radio oriented, and once owner of fi ve radio Rockford, and the archdioceses their ties to Sports Faith In- those commuting in their cars. translator stations, began of Chicago and Milwaukee. ternational to feature athletes It gives people an option to lis- to divest itself of ownership Station offi cials hope to offer “in getting a spiritual message ten to something that won’t get in radio late in 2011. After the best in Catholic local pro- across,” especially to youth. them worked up all day. much consultation with ex- gramming in the area. In addition, the station will “Most radio and TV dur- (CNS photo/John Gress, Reuters) perts in commercial radio, The studio will broadcast 24 promote Catholic musicians, ing the day seems to incite the translators were sold hours a day on property of St. singers and songwriters. some sort of debate,” Father Movie-reviewer Ebert after a severe downturn in Raphael the Archangel Parish “We are hoping to be a clear- White continued, “rather than Buried from Holy Name the economy depleted fi nan- in Antioch in the Archdiocese inghouse for people looking for thought. I am happy that there Pallbearers carry the cas- cial resources to complete of Chicago. services and to be able to help will be something that they can ket of Roger Ebert into Holy broadcast requirements by Sports Faith International, an them,” she said. listen to, that Name Cathedral for his Federal Communications organization that recognizes Endorsed by Cardinal Fran- will nurture funeral Mass in Chicago April Commission deadlines. sports fi gures who lead exem- ces George, the archbishop them and 8. The Pulitzer Prize-winning “Our diocese has always plary lives and WSFI radio are of Chicago, the not-for-profi t help them in critic died April 4 at age 70 been interested in every products of the nonprofi t group, radio station will fi ll a much their spiri- in Chicago. Ebert had been method available to reach BVM Helping Hands. needed gap tual life.” dealing with a series of health people and share the Good Angela Tomlinson, founder in religious A famil- struggles since being diag- News of our faith. However of WSFI Station Manager and broadcast- iar voice on nosed with papillary thyroid we also must be responsi- Sports Faith International; ing in the R e l e v a n t cancer in 2002. ble stewards of the fi nancial Matt Tomlinson, fi nancial ad- area, and Radio, Fa- Father White visor for Catholic Financial will be in ther White This Issue gifts people entrust to us and put them to use in the most Life; and Patrick McCaskey, full com- has broadcast several call- Bishop Malloy ...... 2 cost-effective forms of media owner of the Chicago Bears p l i a n c e in segments on alcoholism, Headliners ...... 3 available to us to reach and and chair of Sports Faith Inter- with the which draws both Catholic Diocesan ...... 4, 14 serve the people of God,” national, serve on the board of Cardinal George Mageste- and non-Catholic listeners. Around the Diocese ...... 5-7 Wiegert said. BVM Helping Hands. rium of the “Folks often listen to Catho- Forever Family ...... 8-9 “We wish much success According to Tomlinson, Catholic Church. lic radio that have an interest in Nation/World ...... 10-11 to WSFI 88.5 FM and will BVM was founded to help peo- “Research on the impact of religion or perhaps are Catholic ple access community services Catholic radio is very positive,” and have fallen away,” he ex- Faith Forum ...... 12 do what we can to partici- with technology and media. wrote Cardinal George in a let- plained. “It is a great option for pate, support and share the Viewpoints ...... 13 The idea to expand the min- ter of support. people to learn about the faith Catholic Faith with listeners For the Record ...... 14 istry through radio emerged Father Paul White, pas- in general, or strengthen their in Northern Illinois,” she said. Media/Arts ...... 15 after the FCC made broadcast tor of Holy Apostles Parish in own faith and walk with God.” 2 FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2013 | The Observer

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From audience with the College of (“He himself is harmony.”) Associate Publisher: Cardinals, Clementine Hall, The Pope Msgr. Eric Barr March 15 The Paraclete, who gives dif- on ... ferent charisms to each of us, Editor: Penny Wiegert My thoughts turn with great unites us in this community of affection and profound grati- Church the Church, that worships the News Editor: Amanda Hudson tude to my venerable prede- Father, the Son, and him, the Sharon cessor Benedict XVI, who Features Editor: and Holy Holy Spirit. Boehlefeld enriched and invigorated the On the basis of the authentic Church during the years of Circulation/Proofreading: his pontificate by his teaching, Spirit affective collegiality that unites Susan Sabrowski, his goodness, his leadership, the College of Cardinals, I Keith Ludolph, Ronald Bergman his faith, his humility and his express my desire to serve Accounting: Jill Bonk meekness. All this remains the Gospel with renewed love, as a spiritual patrimony for us helping the Church to become (CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters) Client Services: all. The Petrine ministry, lived increasingly, in Christ and with Ronald Bergman with total dedication, found it will be fed by his prayers, initiative and manifestation of Christ, the fruitful vine of the in him a wise and humble which continue to sustain the faith. Lord. Production and Web Church on her spiritual and Administrator: Gary Haughton exponent, his gaze always It is a curious thing: it makes Inspired also by the celebra- missionary path. firmly on Christ, the risen me think of this. The Para- tion of the Year of Faith, all of Contributing Writers: Father Christ, present and alive in Someone said to me: the car- clete creates all the differ- us together, pastors and mem- John Slampak, Msgr. Aaron the Eucharist. dinals are the priests of the ences among the Churches, Brodeski, Keith Ludolph, Lynne bers of the faithful, will strive Conner, George Weigel, Father We will always accompany Holy Father. That community, almost as if he were an apos- to respond faithfully to the Ronald Rolheiser, Tony Carton, him with fervent prayers, with that friendship, that close- tle of Babel. But on the other Church’s perennial mission: to Dr. Owen Phelps, Thomas constant remembrance, with ness will do us all good. And hand, it is he who creates bring Jesus Christ to mankind Craughwell, Pat Szpekowski our acquaintance and mutual unity from these differences, and to lead mankind to an en- undying and affectionate grat- Publication Dates: itude. We feel that Benedict openness have helped us to not in “equality,” but in har- counter with Jesus Christ, the Weekly except that in 2013 XVI has kindled a flame deep be docile to the action of the mony. I remember the Father Way, the Truth and the Life, there will be no issues on within our hearts: a flame that Holy Spirit. He, the Paraclete, of the Church who described truly present in the Church and March 29, May 31, Aug. 30, will continue to burn because is the ultimate source of every him thus: “Ipse harmonia est.” also in every person. Nov. 29 and Dec. 27. News Deadlines: Usually, 10 days before publica- Bishop Malloy’s ROCKFORD — April 15, p.m., Confirmation, St. Edward 21, 10:30 a.m., Confirmation, tion date. Public Schedule 10:05 a.m., Catholic Forum, Church Blessed Sacrament Church WROK 1440AM DUNDEE — April 19, 8:45 ST. 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Headliners Acies Celebrates Blessed Mother From page 1 who participate in the Legion celebrated in a small town of Mary, saying that “the Le- “We honor her in Sicily where he once wit- gion of Mary seeks that Mary because she is the nessed a tradition using stat- be loved by all so that Christ perfect disciple … the ues of Mary and Jesus, both may be loved by all.” wrapped in mourning robes “Don’t forget to be like that new and perfect Eve.” when brought to opposite ends statue (in Sicily),” he con- — Bishop David J. Malloy of the town square. The stat- cluded, “throwing up (your) ues are carried through the arms in joy to receive the risen LEFT: Bishop David J. Malloy square, and when they meet in Christ … (receiving Christ is) addresses members of the Legion the middle, the statues’ arms what this is all about.” of Mary at their annual Acies. are mechanically raised up The Legion of Mary was FAR LEFT: The Legion of Mary to throw off the dark robes, founded in Dublin, Ireland, in vexillum is used during an showing a rejoicing Mary re- 1921. It is a lay Catholic orga- individual’s act of consecration. ceiving her glorifi ed son. nization that now is worldwide The bishop spoke of Mary’s with several million mem- role as pointing out Christ and bers in around 170 countries. gion also has auxiliary mem- bringing us to him. Members serve their parishes (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) bers, who associate themselves “We honor her because she is through apostolic and mission- Mary, as taught by St. Louis with the Legion by undertaking the perfect disciple … the new ary activities sponsored by the Marie de Montfort. a service of prayer in its name. and perfect Eve,” he said, add- parish. Each legionary is re- Each unit of the Legion of The Rockford Diocese Le- ing that Mary “is our mother quired to carry out a weekly Mary is called a praesidium, gion of Mary Curia is made given to us at the foot of the apostolic work under the lead- which holds weekly meetings. up of 12 praesidia in the towns cross … All of us were entrust- ership of Mary Immaculate, After a successful period of of Belvidere, DeKalb, Genoa, ed to her … Mary prays for Mediatrix of All Graces. The probation, new members over McHenry, Rockford, South Be- each and every one of us.” Legion draws its inspiration age 18 are called to make the loit, Woodstock and Wonder Bishop Malloy thanked those from the True Devotion to Legionary Promise. The Le- Lake. Iowa Archbishop Retires, Church of Holy Apostles To Host Haiti Fundraiser April 20 MCHENRY—Tickets are Touch a Heart in Haiti Kansas Bishop is Successor; available for the Catholic As- April 20, 6 to 10 p.m., Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W. Bull sistance Missions’ annual Valley Road, McHenry Haiti fundraiser, April 20, at Fargo Bishop Named Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 Family evening to help Catholic Assistance Missions’ work in Haiti. W. Bull Valley Road, here. Cost: $15 adults; $5 children younger than 10; $150 table sponsorships WASHINGTON (CNS)— the Kansas Diocese by Pope Catholic Assistance Mis- for eight. Pope Francis has accepted the John Paul II, he was on the staff sions is a nonprofi t charity Info: fundraiser — [email protected] or 815/578-0975; CAM — resignation of Archbishop Je- of the Congregation for the that works with the people of www.catholicassistancemissions.org. rome G. Hanus of the Arch- Doctrine of the Faith in Rome Despinasse, Haiti. The all-vol- serves about 250 children, of- cash bar, and Haitian artwork diocese of Dubuque, Iowa, for eight years. unteer organization is actively fering them not only an educa- and wares for sale. There also and named Bishop Michael O. “It has involved in many projects, in- tion, but a warm meal. Some- will be short informational Jackels of Wichita, Kan., as his been a great cluding housing construction, times this is the only meal that speeches about CAM’s mis- successor. experience a livestock program, and feed- child will eat all day. sion work in Haiti, and current The pope also appointed for me to ing the poor. The event will feature live socioeconomic conditions of Msgr. John Folda, a seminary pray and CAM also runs a school that music, raffl es, silent auction, the impoverished nation. rector in Nebraska, to be the work with bishop of Fargo, N.D. He suc- the priests, ceeds Archbishop Samuel J. religious, Aquila, who was named to and lay head the Denver Archdiocese faithful of in May 2012. Archbishop the Diocese Introducing… The changes were announced Jackels of Wichita, April 8 in Washington by Arch- to yoke our- bishop Carlo Maria Vigano, selves together, sharing respon- apostolic nuncio to the United sibility to continue the mission States. of Jesus in his church here,” the Archbishop Hanus, who is a new archbishop said in a state- Benedictine, has said he plans ment. to return to life as a monk “I am confi dent that I will be in Missouri after he leaves able to say the same about the For Retirement Dubuque. He will remain ap- Catholic faithful in the Arch- ostolic administrator until his diocese of Dubuque,” he added. Our newest bi-annual newsletter for successor’s installation, sched- Archbishop Jackels said that uled for May 30. The archbish- it is “with no little sadness that those nearing or living in retirement. op turns 73 May 26; he is re- I prepare to leave” the Kansas tiring a couple of years earlier diocese, “but in light of Mary’s Scan with your than the age — 75 — at which response to God’s call to be canon law requires bishops to the mother of the Savior, or smart phone to turn in their resignation. of the example of Pope Fran- sign up for your Archbishop Jackels is 58 cis who cheerfully took up a e-issue now! years old. 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Diocesan Dr. Phelps Retires from Service to the Rockford Diocese By Penny Wiegert people in the diocese and in the U n d e r the Rockford Diocese, Editor Catholic press would know that his guid- Phelps has also Coming Next Week that’s a lot of work. ance, The been a national Dr. Owen Phelps’ final ROCKFORD—Dr. Owen C. But there is more. A lot more. Observer and interna- broadcast on the “Catholic Phelps, communication consul- During the past 30 years at and the tional pres- Forum with Bishop David tant for the Diocese of Rock- the diocese, Phelps helped bring Rockford ence through J. Malloy will be April 15 at ford, officially retires next week leadership and new technology Diocese his work in the 10:05 a.m. on WROK 1440 after 30 years of service. to the newspaper, the diocese w e r e Catholic press AM Radio. His final “On the Current Observer readers and to the national Catholic a m o n g and communica- Road” column for The Ob- know him best for his “On the press. The Observer was one the first tions. server and a tribute to him Road” column and for being of the first Catholic papers in Catholic He devoted in Penny Wiegert’s column moderator of The Catholic Fo- the country to use portable entities many years as “From the Editor,” will appear rum Radio Program hosted computers. But Phelps didn’t to have president and in the April 19 issue. by Bishop David J. Malloy just lead The Observer into the a pres- board member on Rockford AM radio, 1440 technological frontier, he also e n c e of the Northern olic International Leadership WROK. helped other Catholic papers by on the Illinois Newspa- Institute, to help develop effec- However, Phelps’ career and launching the Catholic Comput- Inter- per Association, tive leaders, especially in faith- service to the diocese includes er Clearinghouse to assist publi- net. He where he was based organizations. Through much more than a column and cations throughout the U.S. also honored by hav- his work at the institute, he has weekly radio broadcast. He be- He also helped Dr. Michael se- ing an annual provided leadership training to gan work at the diocese in 1983 Cieslak, diocesan director of re- cured award for reli- groups in the U.S., Africa and when he was appointed editor search and planning, to develop sponsors gion reporting India. He also writes the insti- of The Observer by Bishop Ar- and market the first software to and radio named for him. tute’s weekly newsletter, The thur J. O’Neill. In 1986 he also permit capture and editing of airtime to He was Catholic Leader, which circu- became the first layperson to Catholic News Service trans- begin the also active in lates to people in 40 countries. be director of communications. missions on ordinary PC com- w e e k l y the Catholic In addition to numerous Phelps was appointed associate puters. “Catholic Press Asso- regional, state and national publisher in 2002. In 2007, he “Make no mistake, Mike is Forum” that ciation for the awards for journalism excel- moved to his current part-time the genius who wrote the soft- lence, Phelps was accorded the f e a t u r e d (Photos provided) United States position of communication con- ware,” Phelps said. “I just sang B i s h o p and Canada papal honor of Knighthood in sultant. its praises and helped others The cover — front (bottom) and back — the Order of St. Gregory the Emer itius of Dr. Owen Phelps’ latest book includes (CPA), and in If his resume was left at that, use it.” Thomas G. the Catholic Great in 2008 by Pope Benedict a photo of him at his favorite fishing hole. XVI. In 2010, he was awarded Doran and Academy for The book will be available soon. the Catholic Academy’s highest continues Communica- honor by receiving its Presiden- to be hosted by Bishop David J. tion Professionals. He served tial Medallion for lifetime ser- Malloy. many years as a member of the vice. “Bishop Doran wanted to be- CPA consultation team to assist Phelps says, “I’m not retiring gin a radio ministry, so we ar- struggling Catholic newspapers. so much as switching focus. I ranged it,” Phelps said. He has He was appointed to two want to make developing ef- moderated that program since terms on the United States Con- fective leaders among Catholic its inception and will conclude ference of Catholic Bishops clergy, religious and laity my that service April 15. Communication Committee, life’s work for what’s left of my Phelps also brought inspira- served on the advisory com- life, and I plan to start doing that tion to daily viewers of morning mittee for the Catholic Com- full-time as soon as my office at Express Air Coach television by initiating the “Top munications Campaign and still the diocesan center is cleaned o’ the Morning” reflections on serves on the advisory board of out.” the daily Gospel. These reflec- the National Institute for the Re- He will also continue his Let us be your designated tions, first presented by Bishop newal of the Priesthood. passion for writing. Over the driver for your next group FREE Doran and continued by Bishop In 2000, while editor of The TM years, his work has appeared Malloy, can be seen Monday Observer, he earned a doctorate day trip or special event! in several daily newspapers through Friday at 6:58 a.m. be- in administration and manage- and national magazines, as Ride-in-Style in spacious coaches &TV/DVD fore the Today Show on NBC- ment. The focus of his doctoral well as the Catholic Journal- affiliate WREX Channel 13 in research was a 410-page dis- • 56 Passenger Deluxe Motor Coach ist, newspaper of the CPA, and Rockford and on the diocesan sertation on the failure of the • 29 Passenger Mini-Coach the book “Mission, Marketing website. Catholic Telecommunications • 11 Passenger ExecutiveVan & Management: Development “We stole that idea from Bish- Network of America (CTNA), Guide for Diocesan Newspa- • Safe ReliableTransportation op Joseph Galante, who was which turned out to be a case pers: The Mission and Future of • Large or Small Groups doing it in his diocese,” Phelps study of decision-making dy- the Catholic Press.” He also has • Affordable & Private says. namics in the national bishops’ published three books — “The For several years Phelps was a organization. Believer’s Edge,” “The Secret member of the diocese’s Justice His degree opened the door of Wealth, and “The Catholic and Peace Commission and an to becoming an adjunct faculty Vision for Leading Like Jesus: ex officio member of the Dioc- member in Cardinal Stritch SHUTTLE Introducing S3 Leadership: Ser- Your Direct Airport & Day Trip/ esan Pastoral Council. He was University’s College of Busi- Private Charter Service vant, Steward, Shepherd”— and certified as a master catechist ness and Management, where a fourth will be published later by the Rockford Diocese in the he taught MBA and other grad- — For Reservations — this month. 1980s and soon after was award- uate courses. He is currently on Book online Called “A Steward’s Jour- EACshuttle.com ed the Bishop O’Neill Award in the faculty of the Rockford Di- ney: On the Road with Owen Call 847-592-5402 Catechetics for “distinguished ocesan Theological Institute. Phelps,” it’s a selection of col- service to the Word of God in In 2005, he launched the umns selected by his children. Customized and Reliable Transportation religious education programs.” Midwest Leadership Institute, Information about how to order For Any Size Group During his long tenure with now known as the Yeshua Cath- the new book will be published soon in The Observer.

Weekdaysabout However, tops on his list of Top o’ the Morning with Bishop Malloy things to do in retirement is to 6:58 a.m. Live on WREX-TV, Channel 13 in Rockford. spend more time with his wife on WREX-TV Listen anytime to archived broadcasts at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. Click on Bishop Malloy. of 46 years, Jane, their five chil- Programs brought to you by Savant Capital Management | Hinshaw & Culbertson, Attorneys at Law | Provena Cor Mariae and St. Anne Center dren and 13 grandchildren — Diocesan Office of Communications and Publications | The Observer | Office of Stewardship, Diocese of Rockford and two more granddaughters, due to arrive in July.

Mondaysabout “They should all consider my Catholic Forum with Bishop Malloy retirement fair warning that I’m 10:05 a.m. Live on WROK Radio, 1440 AM in Rockford and on the Web. For live streaming audio on the Web, go to http://observer.rockforddiocese.org, click on Bishop Malloy and then click on Catholic Forum. about to meddle even more in on WROK-AM their lives,” he says. The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2013 5

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Going on Now Aurora Deanery Fair Time in Geneva April 13 ROCKFORD Eighth-grade students at Pilgrimage: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; St. Peter School in Geneva from Holy Family Church, to Our competed in their annual Lady of Good Help Shrine, New science fair, recently. Winners Franken, Wis. Cost: $65 per person. were (not in order, not all Info: Mita Santos, 309/337-0370, pictured) Justin Caceres, Colleen [email protected] Cahill, McKenna Connolly, Nursing open houses: 9 a.m.- Henry Feldhaus, Grace Krueger, noon; St. Anthony College of Nurs- ing, 5658 E. State St. and OSF Katie Plotz, Chase Schaben, Guilford Square, 698 Featherstone Maddie Schamberger and Road. Facilities tours and presen- Charlie Zimmer. They advanced tations about bachelor’s and mas- to competition at Northern ter’s degree nursing programs. Info: Illinois University, March 23. 815/395-5091. (Photos provided) In the seventh-grade history fair, Save the Date 12 students qualified for the next round of competition at Northern April 24 Illinois University on March 2. They National Pro-life T-shirt Day were (not in order) Jacob Berry, OREGON Daniel Bullock, Logan Callaci, Lind- Spring luncheon: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; sey Fitch, Molly Fulton, Tim Hoying, St. Mary Parish Hall, 301 N. Fourth Abageal Phelan, Anthony Purpura, St. Sponsor: Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Salads, chicken cas- Rachel Tork, Evan Turcich, Gavin serole, beverage, dessert. Dine-in Washington, Sarah Woodford. or carry-out; handicapped accessi- Alternates were Anna Burke, Kath- ble. Cost: $6 per person. Info: Barb ryn Desch, and Anthony Panizzi. Klinger, 630/390-9938. ROCKFORD Caritas luncheon: 10:30 a.m.; McHenry Deanery Sterling Deanery Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road. Sponsor: Caritas Auxiliary. Proceeds for Rockford Diocese Catholic Charities. RSVP by April 13. Silent auction, raffles, luncheon and fashion show. Cost:$35 lun- cheon; $5 for one or $25 for six raffle tickets. Info: Jean Nosek, 815/389-3259, about reservations; Jody Deery, 815/633-0735, about raffle tickets. April 25 DEKALB Women at the Well: 6:30 p.m.; St. Mary Parish ministry center gym, 329 Pine St. Light dinner. Presen- tation by Paula Sentovich, Catholic speaker, singer, songwriter. Free; donations accepted. Registra- tion appreciated. Info: Tina Moore, (Photos provided) 815/757-7333, WATWDeKalb@aol. St. Mary Church in Sterling was com. among many in the diocese who ELGIN celebrated the election of Pope TLC banquet: 6:30 p.m.; Villa Olivia, 1401 W. Lake St., Bartlett. Proceeds Francis by displaying the pa- for TLC Pregnancy Center. Speak- pal colors and flag. The bunting er: Janet Parshall of Moody Radio. draped the church entrance (left) (Photo provided) Free; donations accepted. RSVP by and the flag (above) flew outside Kindergartener Maya Alcala and her fourth-grade buddy Monica Ku- April 22. Info: 847/622-1235. the parish rectory. mon show the leprechaun they made for St. Patrick’s Day. They are stu- April 25-28 dents at St. Margaret Mary School in Algonquin. OREGON English Women’s Cursillo: St. Mary Parish Learning Center, 881 N. Mongan Dr. Info: Ken Meeker, 630/761-4252; Kevin O’Connor, 630/779-0724; www.natl-cursillo. org/rockford. April 26 AURORA Family forum: 6:30 p.m. (first ses- sion); St. Rita of Cascia Parish With the late arrival of winter, Center, 750 W. Old Indian Trail. students at SS. Peter and Paul Sponsor: parish Raphael Wellness School in Cary were happy to Ministry. Sessions: 6:30 p.m., over- greet their March snowman. view of mental health disorders in youth; 7:15 p.m., special needs and (Photo provided) the family, 8 p.m., computers in the home, cyberbullying, gaming, social media. Register for one or all. Free. Are you ready to buy Info: Gery Riddle, 630/844-9163, [email protected]. a home or thinking about refinancing? DIXON CCW Bishop’s luncheon: 11:30 Contact me today. a.m.; Timber Creek Golf Club, 729 Meghan Gavelda, Home Mortgage Consultant Timber Creek Road. Speaker: Bish- Office: 815-929-4876, Cell: 630-664-8803 op David J. Malloy. Sponsor: Rock- [email protected] ford Diocesan Council of Catholic NMLSR ID 977015 Women. Turkey, pork loin or baked Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is a division of Wells Fargo cod luncheon; raffles. RSVP by April Bank, N.A. © 2011 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. 13. Cost: $25 per person. Info: Josie NMLSR ID 399801 AS981883 4/13–7/13 Whaley, 815/284-7197. 6 FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2013 | The Observer

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Champions: Seven boys and girls, ages was the boys’ champion. The 12-year-old Three Knights of Columbus Free 10-13, from Holy Angels School, Aurora, winner in the boys’ division was Jonas Ce- Throw Champions from the local were named local champions of the 2013 bulski. (There were no 12 year-old girl par- competition held by the St. Mary Knights of Columbus Free Throw Cham- ticipants.) The 13-year-old girls’ division of Huntley Knights of Columbus pionship and earned the right to compete was won by Sarah Fowler and the boys’ by Council advanced at the district at the district level. Council 4849 at Holy competition held at St. Margaret Austin Tulley. Each contestant was allowed Angels Church sponsored the local compe- Mary School in Algonquin. Zach 15 free throw attempts in the contests. They tition. Mikayla Manuel was the 10-year-old Kriegler was the district champion girls’ champion and Mike Gatze was the took part in district competition at Aurora for the boys 10-year-old bracket; Haley winner of the 10-year-old boys’ division. In Central Catholic High School in March, Zach Kriegler, Ryan Vrught Ayush Agarwal was district cham- Kaufman the 11-year-olds’ bracket, Bryanna Alvarez with an eye toward moving on to the state pion for the boys 12-year-old was the girls’ champion and Tony LoPresti and international levels. bracket (making 21 of 25 possible free throws) and Haley Kaufman was District Cham- pion for the girls 12-year-old bracket. They competed again at the regional Knights of Columbus free throw championship in March at St. Thomas the Apostle School in Crystal Lake for a chance to compete at the state level.

(Photos provided) Newman Hall of fame honorees and family are (from left) Jim Hermes, father of Rachel Hermes ’99, Tom McGinn ’47, Catherine Crisham ’92, Ebersole family members represent- ing their father, Dr. John Ebersole ’43, and Nicole Hill Hooker, ’95. Academic honors: Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling celebrated Catholic School’s Week with the annual Catholic School’s Mass, and the second induction into the Academic Hall of Fame. The Newman gymnasium was standing room only, as (Photo provided) more than 1,000 people came to the Mass. Father Bruce The eighth-grade boys varsity basketball team from St. Bridget School in Loves Park won Luedke, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Sterling, was the first place in the end-of-season tournament held at Boylan Catholic High School, Feb. 9. celebrant of the Mass. Father Louie Tosto, parochial ad- ministrator of St. Mary Parish in Polo, during the homily, Sue McDonnell Olson, ’69, said that if we had a little bit of faith, as small as the mustard chair of the Academic Hall seed, we would all grow. He passed out the little seeds to of Fame committee, wel- everyone at the Mass. Father Ken Wasilewski, who is a past comes 80 guests to the In- inductee of the Academic Hall of Fame, also took part in duction luncheon. the Mass. Newman Central Catholic High School inducted five people into its Academic Hall of Fame. Their biographies are on the Newman website www.newmancchs.org.

(Photo provided) Marmion Academy’s Infantry Drill Regulation Squad B, commanded by sophomore Tren- ton Medernach of Batavia, received first place at Purdue University’s ROTC Drill Meet in February. Seventeen Junior ROTC Drill Teams from schools across the midwest competed in individual, exhibition, armed and unarmed events at the meet. The Aurora school’s Newman Central Catholic High School’s Hall of Fame induction Mass draws more than Flannigan Rifles, directed by John Gissel, SGM, USA (retired) will compete in six regional 1,000 alumni, friends and family members. meets before national competition at Daytona Beach, Fla., in May. Montini Produces Engineering Whizzes

(Photos provided) Students from Montini who competed in the National Engi- neers’ Week Future City Regional Competition held at University Seventh- and eighth-grade enrichment students at Montini Middle School in McHenry competed in the National Engineers’ Week Future of Illinois-Chicago were honored City Competition this year. The students were required to design a virtual city, write a 1,000-word essay on stormwater runoff, write a 500- for the best essay of the compe- word narrative, build a scale model of their city using recycled materials, and give a presentation. A school wide preliminary competition was tition. The team, which named held to determine which two teams would move on in the competition. Participants were (from left) Jake Noe, Julia Tompkins, Mike Caner, their city “Pacata,” consists of Christian Wagner, Wiley Frydrychowicz, Natalie McMillan, Shelby Truckenbrod, Tommy O’Brien, Claire O’Brien, Maria Mercurio, Joe Anderson, Shelby Truckenbrod, Claire Hannah Villont, Danny Serdar, Jacob Levendoski, Kevin Niehaus, Gary Wigman, Matthew O’Brien and (not pictured) Jack Gorden. O’Brien, and Tommy O’Brien. The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2013 7

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Save the Date Rockford Deanery

April 26 JOHNSBURG Ladies’ night: 6-10 p.m.; St. John the Baptist Church, 302 W. Church St. Proceeds for roof and heating repair. Cost includes bunco, snack bag, dessert and door prize ticket. Basket raffl e tickets (no advance ticket sales; winners must be pres- ent) and additional snacks available. Cost: $25 admission; $20 per arms’ length, raffl e tickets. Info: Pat Hoeh, St. Bridget School Builders Club members sponsored a jean-t-shirt 847/497-9203. (Photos provided) day where each class could wear clothes of two colors representing April 26-27 St. James Middle School students in Rockford raised $1,173 for St. various cancers. The proceeds for St. Jude Hospital were presented by ROCKFORD Jude Hospital during an open gym activity. Student representatives the Loves Park school representatives, Annabel Nosek, Kathleen Foti, “On Retreat”: Bishop Lane Retreat presented their gift during a Q98.5 Radio-thon. Nicole Lisek, and Megan Crouch at a Q98.5 Radio-thon. Center, 7708 E. McGregor Road. Leader: Bishop Emeritus Thomas G. Doran. Cost: $95 private room; $80 shared room; $130 married couple. What’s UP For more events, visit the calendar page at www.rockforddiocese.org. Info: 815/965-5011. AURORA person; $55 per couple. Info: Mary RICHMOND April 27 Mon April 15 Garage sale: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (also Jo Marshall, 815/762-4215. Family night: 6 p.m.; St. Joseph ROCKFORD 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 20); 1342 Prai- DIXON Parish Father Blake Hall, 10519 Gift of Self seminar: 8:45 a.m.- DEKALB rie St. (Fire house east of Aurora Main St. Bring family, white el- noon; OSF St. Anthony Medical Spring luncheon: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Steak fry: 5 p.m.; Knights of Co- Country Club). Sponsor: Holy An- ephant item, and salad or des- Center, 5666 E. State St. Introduc- St. Mary Church cafeteria, Fourth lumbus Council 690, 506 W. Third gels Parish St. Vincent de Paul sert. Main course and beverages, tion to Church teaching on sexual- and Pine streets. Ham, meatballs, St. Bonanza drawing 8 p.m. Info: conference. Toys, child’s and bingo and prizes provided. Info: ity and family planning for engaged salad bar and desserts. Dine-in or adult’s clothing, household items, www.kofc690.com. 815/678-7421. couples. Cost: $45. Info: Diocesan carry-out. Cost: $8 per person. small appliances, furniture. Pro- Respect Life Offi ce, 815/399-4300, GALENA-SCALES WOODSTOCK ext. 381. LOVES PARK ceeds for area needy. MOUND All-night bingo: 5 p.m. school Guest speaker: 7 p.m.; St. Bridg- Packed-purse auction: 7 p.m.; Combined parish mission: week- opens, 7:30 p.m. games begin; April 28 et Parish Center, 600 Clifford Ave. AURORA Holy Angels Parish, Connor Hall, end Masses; St. Mary Church, 406 Marian Central Catholic High Parish Year of Faith series. Speak- Benefi t concert: 7 p.m.; Aurora 120 S. Lancaster Ave. Sponsor: Franklin St., Galena; St. Michael School, 1001 McHenry Ave. Central Catholic High School, 1255 er: Father John Evans. Topic: St. Anne’s Society. Proceeds for Church, 227 S. Bench St., Galena; Sponsor: Fathers’ Club. Adults- N. Edgelawn Dr. Featuring Steve “Contemplation: Opening the Door parish food pantry, school and Holy Trinity Church, 302 Franklin only event. Bingo supplies and Johnson and Brown Paper Bag, with to God.” other projects. Auction of purses St., Scales Mound. Also 8 a.m. food on sale; pull-tabs; door surprise guests. Proceeds for Camp loaded with $25 of surprise gifts; Rock scholarships. All ages wel- prizes. Cost: $30 minimum. Info: refreshments. Cost: $5 admission. Masses April 21-24, St. Michael come. Bake sale and raffl es. Free; Tue April 16 Church and 6:30 p.m. retreat talks Peggy Murwin, 815/338-4220 ext. Info: 630/897-1194. 106; www.marian.com. donations accepted. Info: Benjy Mill- and fellowship at St. Mary Church. er, [email protected]. “Joseph and the Amazing Tech- CHERRY VALLEY Leader: Father Tony Judge. BATAVIA Anniversary blessing: 7-8:30 nicolor Dreamcoat”: 7:30 p.m. Benefi t tourney: noon-6 p.m.; Holy p.m.; OSF FertilityCare Center, (also 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 20; 2 MCHENRY Sun April 21 Cross Parish CECC gym, 2300 Main 1572 S. Bell School Road. Bishop p.m. April 21); Marmion Acad- Haiti fundraiser: 6-10 p.m.; St. Proceeds for scholarships. At David J. Malloy will bless the fa- emy Alumni Hall, 1000 Butterfi eld Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 ROCKFORD Youth retreat day: 8:27 a.m.- least two games per team, members cility on its fi rst anniversary. Open Road. Cast of Marmion Academy W. Bull Valley Road. Proceeds 30 and older. Concessions available. 5:01 p.m.; Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell house follows. Info: 815/332-3015. and Rosary High School students for Catholic Assistance Missions’ Families welcome to watch. Cost: School Road. For high school stu- FREEPORT with younger students from area work in Haiti. Dinner, dessert, mu- $40 per player. Info: Kevin Duck, grade schools. Cost: $10 reserved dents. Speaker: Jason Angelette. [email protected]. Spring luncheon: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; sic, raffl es, auctions and more. seats (limited seating at the door). Music: Arise Ministries. Topic: Dis- St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1400 Cost: $15 adults; $5 children 10 Info: marmion.org/tickets; Maria covering God’s Plan for Life and April 29 Kiwanis Dr. Sponsor: Presence St. LOVES PARK Thornton, 630/966-7644. and younger; $150 table sponsor- Love. Cost: $14 per person. Info: Joseph/St. Vincent Auxiliary. Dine- Guest speaker: 7 p.m.; St. Bridget ships for eight. Info: 815/578-0975 www.rockforddiocese.org/family Parish Center, 600 Clifford Ave. Par- in or carry-out. Cost: $8 per per- EAST DUBUQUE or [email protected]. life; 815/387-3377. ish Year of Faith series. Speaker: son. Info: 815/232-3804. 21st Variety Show: 8 p.m. (also Father James Parker. Topic: “Pray- April 20); East Dubuque High ing in the Power of the Risen Lord School, 200 Park Lane Dr. Spon- Holy Land and Holy Spirit.” Wed April 17 sor: Nativity BVM Parish. Proceeds for parish and school. Emcee Carl Franciscan Pilgrimages Parishes, Schools, Deadline for April 26 What’s Up Droessler. Cost: $10 reserved Bringing pilgrims to the Holy Land for over 100 years (for April 29-May5 events and seating; $7.50 general seating; Organizations: Summer Save the Date section) $5 students; $2.50 children 5 and ROCKFORD younger. Info: 815/747-7703. Don’t Miss This CWL bus trip: 8:30 a.m.; depart ELGIN from IGA Highcrest Road parking Domestic violence workshop: Year’s Summer lot. Stops at Milwaukee’s Groh- 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Second Baptist mann Museum and historic Third Church, 1280 Summit St. Spon- Save the Date Ward. Lunch with Chef Michael sor: 16th Judicial Circuit Family Vi- Feker. Sponsor: Catholic Wom- olence Coordinating Council Faith Special Section en’s League. Cost: $65 members; Community Committee. Topic: Ap- $70 non-members. Info: Patrice The Observer issue on April proaching Domestic Violence from Vecchio, 815/654-8911. Different Faith Perspectives. CEUs 26 will be delivered to nearly available. Info: Kim Schellin-Rog, all the Catholic households Thu April 18 847/742-4088, ext. 112. in the Rockford Diocese. HOLY LAND, PETRA & MT. SINAI HUNTLEY June 17 - 29, 2013 ($3,995) As part of that issue, we will AURORA Theology on Tap: 7 p.m.; St. Mary Basket bingo: 6 p.m. dinner, 7 Church, 10307 Dundee Road. SHRINES OF FRANCE again publish an extended June 22 - July 4, 2013 ($4,298) p.m. bingo; St. Peter School gym, Speaker: Father Ed Shea, OFM. Summer Save the Date sec- 915 Sard Ave. Sponsor: Altar and Topic: The Four Commandments HOLY LAND & TURKEY tion. Please send your up- Rosary Council of Catholic Wom- of Contentment. For 20’s and 30’s, August 13 - 22, 2013 ($3,730) coming picnics, festivals, en. Cost: $20 for 20 games. Info: single or married. Info: Dave Meus, HOLY LAND & JORDAN 630/896-6816. September 6 - 16, 2013 ($3,750) fi estas, and fundraisers to [email protected], 224/623- 9755; stmaryhuntley.org/tot. include in that issue. HOLY LAND October 23 - November 1, 2013 ($3,498) We’ll list events through La- Fri April 19 Sat April 20 HOLY LAND bor Day and, if there’s room, ALGONQUIN November 5 - 14, 2013 ($3,592) we’ll even mention fall activi- Life in the Spirit: 7:30 p.m. (fi rst of DEKALB HOLY LAND & JORDAN ties. fi ve Friday sessions); St. Margaret St. Mary 1960s reunion: 4 p.m. December 1 - 11, 2013 ($3,592) Mary Parish Ministry Center, 111 building tour (Pine Street); 6 p.m. Based on JFK New York departures But we must have your in- S. Hubbard St. First topic: God’s dinner, Knights of Columbus Hall, formation by April 17. Mail Love and Salvation. Info: Donna 1336 E. Lincoln Hwy. For 1960s www.holylandpilgrimages.org or email your events soon. Albert, 815/479-9265 (leave name students of St. Mary School. Limit- 1-800-566-7499 | [email protected] and number). ed seating remains. Cost: $35 per 8 FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2013 | The Observer FOREVER FAMILY A Tale of Three Babies Rockford Family Lives Day to

s I write this column, I am keeping an eye on my 17-month-old great niece, Gabriella. A The child has an infectious smile, and she bestows kisses on my cheek, a distraction technique, I soon realize, as she reaches across my Gabby’s eyes appear Miracle to Guest Mom blue one minute and gray the next, an un- by Carole Norris Greene usual combination

Catholic News Service with her light brown BY AMANDA complexion. As she HUDSON talks her gibberish to me and my little border collie who Observer News Editor endures pokes from the child, I wonder if I could ever love Gabby more than I do at this moment. he Ma- I also wonder what I would do if an intoxicated stranger lavolti on an airplane were to slap her across her face, leaving home a scratch below one eye, because she was crying loudly sur- T rounds This actually happened in February to 19-month-old Jo- its oc- cupants with evidence of A 60-year-old Idaho man reportedly told Jonah’s mother, God’s often-miraculous 33-year-old Jessica Bennett, to “shut that n****r baby up,” help. But then, the 10 young- then slapped the child, much to the horror of witnesses. sters who call this build- Days later, Joe Hundley, then the president of an aircraft ing home are gifts from parts manufacturer in Idaho, was out of a job. God, as are the 11 others Bennett and her husband, who are white, adopted Jonah, who have grown up under who is black, as a newborn. I suspect that had Hund- the care of Alan and Rose ley not been outright drunk as witnesses contend that he Malavolti. was, he would not have attacked a defenseless toddler. “I knew when I was But the liquor only brought out what was apparently an eight years old that I’d have 21 children,” Rose abiding sentiment inside the man and, sadly, countless Malavolti says. others like him. That conviction began after her fourth grade Ever since the airline incident was reported, people have teacher at St. James School in Rockford shared “God has done almost everything shared their own disturbing experiences of racism that is her story of living in an orphanage. “On Sundays, very much alive and well in America despite the election people would come in and child shop,” the teacher … I can’t tell you how many people told her class, but even though she tried to look her have been brought into our lives, prettiest, week after week, year after year, she was How did Hundley become as he is? Babies do not come never chosen. and (many) have just continued into the world hating other people on the basis of race. My eight-year-old heart “just broke,” Rose says, being a part of our life.” That condition has to be taught, ingrained by others’ choking up even now at the memory. At recess, words and deeds. she says, “I went up (to the church altar) and knelt — Rose Malavolti As I think of Hundley, I also recall another disturbing race- down, and I told the Lord that my life would make a difference. I would take the kids that no one related incident in the news recently. It involves a father, wanted.” At that moment, Rose felt that she heard “Nobody will take them.” who is white, who told the staff of a Michigan hospital that in her heart the words “Twenty-one.” no African-American nurse was to care for his newborn. In 1998, Eli, 17, Catie, 14, Elizabeth, 11, Ann, 10, Now 59, Rose and her husband, Al, 62, are reach- Luke, 8, John Paul 4, Jacque, 3, and Theresa, 20 The child was in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care ing that milestone with the soon-to-be adoption of unit for a month-long stay. months, arrived at the Malavolti household. Mary, who arrived at the Malavolti household two Two years later, at Rose’s insistence, Al went on a years ago through Helping Haitian Hearts, an or- Initially, staff complied after the baby’s father showed a mission trip to help build a school in Haiti. He had nurse supervisor his swastika tattoo on his arm. Later, brought baby clothes to give away and took them children. the hospital refused to continue honoring his request. to an orphanage run by the Missionaries of Char- Al laughs when asked if he had early dreams of ity. While there, he asked to hold a baby. That baby But the reversal did not come in time to head off a lawsuit having lots of kids. ! “You know, I didn’t,” he says. “I was sure I was died two hours later, and when Al returned home, recently by 49-year-old Tonya Battle, the veteran African- going to be single and 29 and a millionaire. We did he told Rose that he wanted to give some of those kids a chance at life. American nurse whom the father had met and rejected. talk before we were married (and) it sounded great to me. Of course, by that time, I didn’t think I’d be They agreed to adopt Emmanuel and Marc, and I shudder to think what it will mean for the Michigan new- a millionaire either.” were approached also about Jacob and Joseph. And born to have an openly racist father, a man in place to Married in 1973, the Malavoltis began their fam- then, says Rose, “every power in hell” worked be the architect of the child’s outlook on others who are ily with four “home grown” children of their own: against those four adoptions. Obstacles included different from himself. Noah, now 37, Aaron, 34, Rachel, 32, and Gabriel, Haiti’s president, its minister of justice, anti-Amer- ican riots, incorrect forms, a changing regime, de- There was a time when I believed that racism would end 25. By the time Gabe was nine years old, Al and layed documents from the American embassy and only when the most hardened of racists of any nationality Rose had spent several years and lots of money try- a weird but impeccably-dressed woman at the Mi- died off, leaving their children and grandchildren to form ing to adopt children from a Mexico orphanage, all to no avail. ami airport who spent 45 minutes trying to steal friendships regardless of race — or because of it. “I was kind of getting mad at God,” Rose admits. away one or the other of the boys while Rose was But racism, like any other sin, will prevail as long as there “I kept thinking, ‘Lord, I don’t know why you gave alone with them. are people to embrace it. me that dream without bringing it to fruition.’” Helpers included bishops in the U.S. and Haiti, The translator they hired to help with the paper- the head of the school where Al had volunteered, And we wonder why such people end up on airplanes, work had become Rose’s prayer partner. On New a Missionary Sister who went toe-to-toe with the out of control with a hatred that is stoked by alcohol, or Year’s Eve 1997, she asked Rose to pray for eight minister of justice and an unknown child that Rose that some proudly brandish their swastika tattoo, intoxi- Texas children whose mother was dying, whose fa- describes as a “tiny little boy” who led their car cated by their own presumptions of superiority. thers were not in the picture, and, said her friend, inch-by-inch through one of the riots on their way Greene served as an associate editor for CNS for nearly 22 years. The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2013 9

FAMILY CORNER Prayer for Fields, Gardens

Day ... O God, from the very beginning of time you commanded the earth to bring forth vegetation and fruit of every kind. Your provide the sower with seed and give bread to eat. Grant, we pray, that this land, enriched by your bounty and cultivated by human hands may be fertile with abundant crops. Miracle Then your people, enriched by the gifts of your goodness, will praise you unceasingly now and for ages unending. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen At the of kids arrived with no From “Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers” (USCCB) island useable clothing. Eight counter women showed up at the Malavolti home, Service Idea of the out of the blue, to go Malavolti through a huge pile of In honor of our kitchen are, donated clothing, try- Blessed Mother, check from left: ing everything on the with your parish to see if your family could Emmanuel, kids. Then Al noticed one child was itching, adopt a planter or piece Al, Rose, and they discovered of ground to plant and Juliana, Mary, had lice. Although they to enjoy. If your parish Theresa, deloused the kids in doesn’t need your Jacque, time to go to the last service, you could see if weekend Mass at their a neighbor or an elderly Paschal, parish, the task of wash- friend would enjoy some Willy, ing all the clothing and (CNS photo/Michael McArdle, Northwest Joseph bedding had Rose in an plant and water and Indiana Catholic) and Jacob. overwhelmed state. weed. Gabriel is A woman they didn’t know stopped them away at after church and told college. Rose that the Holy Spirit wouldn’t let her to the airport. leave until she offered her Laundromat if they ever To express in life the sacrament we have received: The next two children, Paschal and Sophie, were needed it. With her help, they did 96 loads of laun- dear brothers and sisters, this is our daily duty, but joined by Willy, for whom the Malavolti’s broke an dry that night, and the owner wouldn’t let them I would also say our daily joy! The joy of feeling we original rule. Willy has a host of medical problems pay for the machines or even for soap. and was given 18 months to live. When the Malavolti home septic system was are instruments of Christ’s grace, like branches of the “Al said, ‘Rose, this kid has 18 months, but he unable to handle the requirements of its expand- vine that is Christ himself, brought to life by the sap still needs a family,’” she remembers. “So we took ing family, Al began to build a house, an almost those three,” and they have been with them since three-year process of over 300 house miracles. ‘of his Spirit! — Pope Francis 2004. Al describes it as a matter of miracles for “every God, they say, has helped every step of the way, inch,” and Rose adds that “God has done almost but that doesn’t mean it has been smooth or easy. everything … I can’t tell you how many people One of Al’s favorite Bible stories is when Pe- have been brought into our lives, and have just ON THE FAMILY CALENDAR continued being a part of our life.” the water until he looked down and started ask- For example, Al tells of a parishioner from St. ing, ‘How am I walking on water? How does this Bridget Church who had driven by the house proj- Weekend with Marie Bellet ’ work?’ and then he started to sink,” Al says. ! April 13-14, St. Patrick Parish, 6N487 Crane Road, One of Rose’s personal favorites is Moses at the told Al, “Something’s been poking me to stop … St. Charles do you need help with anything?” That man, a ce- Red Sea. “It wasn’t until Moses and the Israelites Couples’ retreat: ment contractor, showed up just when the next big 7:30 p.m., April 13 were standing in front of the Red Sea with their Cost: $10 per couple. enemies right behind them that God parted it,” she job was pouring the basement. It was “done per- Family day: fect,” Al says. “God brought him here right when 4 p.m., April 14 says. Free; donations accepted. The bulk of the miracles they have experienced I needed him.” Info: [email protected]; 630/338-8041; www.stpatrickparish. have worked that way. Money, frequently the ex- "!P org. act amount needed, has come to them from a wide he adds. “When we had a need, God sent us some- variety of people who know them, or who merely body (who) was always able to do what we needed Mother and Daughter Tea heard about them. Some of those generous souls to have done. God was always timely, never early.” April 14, 1-4 p.m., Bishop Lane Retreat Center, 7708 E. reported being told by God to assist them. But He Volunteer help has come from a variety of McGregor Road usually doesn’t tell them until the need is urgent. sources: a member of the electrician’s union read a Time for moms and daughters to talk about becoming a woman. 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Nation / World News In Brief Expected WYD Theme: Pope expresses his closeness to victims of flooding in Buenos Aires VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Affirming his closeness to his “beloved Argentine people,” Pope Francis offered his prayers for the victims Safeguarding Creation of recent flooding in Bue- VATICAN CITY (CNS)— dresses, he would speak about take place one year after the in- nos Aires and surround- When hundreds of thousands safeguarding creation, not in ternational community gathered ing areas, and he urged of young Catholics gather with political or ideological terms, for Rio +20 — a U.N. sponsored government offices and Pope Francis in Rio de Janeiro but as a Christian obligation,” conference on sustainable de- private citizens to help in the summer, reflections on Bedeschi said. velopment — is a great opportu- those most in need. The safeguarding the environment Corrado Clini, Italy’s envi- nity to rally the passion Catholic pope, wanting to express will be part of the program. ronment minister, has been youths have for protecting the his spiritual closeness “in Like earlier editions of World working with the foundation, world God created. a concrete way,” also sent Youth Day, the July celebration the Pontifical Council for the The Catholic Church can $50,000 to the Archdio- (CNS photo/Enrique Marcarian, Reuters) in Rio de Janeiro will include Laity, the Brazilian govern- have a big impact on promot- cese of La Plata to assist Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 2 morning catechetical sessions ment and the Rio church’s ing the goals because it has an victims of the flooding, ac- and afternoon cultural events. World Youth Day organizing ability to bring moral teachings cording to Archbishop Emil Paul Tscherrig, the Vatican nuncio to “From the beginning of plan- team to promote the reflection into the hearts, minds and daily Argentina. The majority of those who died in Argentina following ning — under Pope Benedict of young people on the impor- lives of its faithful, the minister torrential rains were in and around La Plata. The Argentine Catho- XVI — we thought that a major tance of biodiversity and pro- said. lic news agency, known by the acronym AICA, reported April 5 that theme in Brazil, known as ‘the tecting the environment. He WYD 2013 is scheduled for the pope’s donation was sent through the Pontifical Council Cor lungs of the world,’ would have also is working to encourage July 23-28. The special reflec- Unum, which distributes papal charity and encourages Catholic to be the environment,” said cooperation between several tion on the environment is charitable giving. Unusually heavy rains in early April caused flash Marcello Bedeschi, president Italian and Brazilian compa- scheduled for the second day floods and flooding that were blamed for causing more than 50 of the John Paul II Foundation nies to reduce the energy and of the gathering. Clini, his Bra- deaths in and around Buenos Aires — where the pope had been for Youth, a Rome-based orga- water used at WYD and to re- zilian counterpart, scientists, archbishop — and La Plata. nization that assists with World cycle as much of the refuse they theologians, U.N. officials and Youth Day planning. produce as possible. members of Catholic groups Allowing over-counter sale of “We did not know that there At an April 4 news conference devoted to safeguarding cre- contraceptives to all ages ‘simply wrong’ would be a new pope and that at the Vatican, Clini said the fact ation will lead the reflection WASHINGTON (CNS)—An April 5 decision by a New York federal in his first three major ad- that the youth gathering will with young people. judge to lift age limits on purchases of over-the-counter emergency contraceptives should be “appealed and overturned,” according to an official of the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops. “No public Pope Francis health consideration justifies the unregulated distribution of such Says Mass at drugs to children,” said Deirdre McQuade, spokeswoman for the USCCB’s Secretariat for Pro Life Activities. “Many studies have Basilica of St. shown that wider access to ‘emergency contraception’ among John Lateran young people does not reduce pregnancy or abortion rates, but can contribute to higher rates of sexually transmitted disease,” she Pope Francis celebrates said in a statement. The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Edward the Eucharist during Korman in Brooklyn, N.Y., said that within 30 days, the Food and Mass at the Basilica Drug Administration must make emergency contraceptives avail- of St. John Lateran in able to women of all ages. Korman said the case wasn’t about the (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Rome April 7. The pope potential misuse by 11-year-olds of the contraceptive called the formally took posses- morning-after pill or “Plan B.” He said the number of girls that age sion of the basilica, his likely to use the drugs was minuscule. Plan B, known generically seat as bishop of Rome. as levonorgestrel, uses large doses of birth-control pills to pre- vent conception up to 72 hours after unprotected sex. In 2006, the Food and Drug Administration approved over-the-counter sales of Plan B to women 18 and older; three years later, a court ruling made it available to women 17 and older without a prescription. 13 Attorneys General Urge Until Korman’s ruling, anyone younger still needed a prescription. Pope names Washington, D.C., Wider Exemption for Mandate native archbishop in Lithuania VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis has named Bishop Ginta- WASHINGTON (CNS)— ployees because doing so vio- The HHS mandate requires ras Grusas, a 51-year-old Washington, D.C., native, to be the new Thirteen state attorneys gen- lates religious freedom, the at- employers to cover contracep- archbishop of Vilnius, Lithuania. The new archbishop has served eral asked the federal govern- torneys general said. tives, abortion drugs and ster- as head of Lithuania’s military ordinariate since 2010. The Vatican ment to expand the religious The attorneys general of ilization procedures in their announced April 5 that the pope had accepted Cardinal Audrys exemption under the Afford- Alabama, Colorado, Florida, health plans. Backis’ resignation and had appointed the former IBM technical able Care Act’s contraceptive Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Mon- It has been subject to several consultant for marketing to succeed him. Shortly after becoming mandate to private companies. tana, Nebraska, Ohio, Okla- lawsuits not only from Catholic a bishop in 2010, Archbishop Grusas told Catholic News Service, They said in a March 26 let- homa, South Carolina, Texas and other religious entities but “I’m not sure if the marketing world took it from Jesus, but there are ter to Health and Human Ser- and West Virginia signed the also from private businesses on some basic principles that apply like: People buy from people they vices Secretary Kathleen Sebe- letter. grounds that the exemption for like. When you evangelize, you don’t want to come around with a lius that the exemption should The group weighed in dur- those who object to it on moral stick and beat it into people. It just doesn’t work,” he said. The new be extended beyond religious ing the 60-day comment period or religious grounds should be archbishop grew up in the Los Angeles area. His parents were institutions. established by HHS after new expanded. separated by World War II and, after 16 years of being caught Business owners who object proposed rules to implement A bill has been introduced in behind the Iron Curtain, his mother and sister were among just on religious grounds to contra- the mandate under the Afford- the U.S. House of Representa- 200 families allowed to leave the Soviet Union to be reunited with ception should not be forced able Care Act were released tives with new proposed rules family in the United States. His mom and sister joined his father in to pay for it through the health Feb. 1. The deadline for com- but will not be finalized until 1960, and he was born a year later. insurance offered to their em- ments was April 8. August. Join us as we become better aquainted with our new pope and our new bishop. Subscribe to The Observer. Choose print, digital or both editions for the same $28 subscription price.

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Nation / World Some of Pope Francis’ Favorite Things Revealed By carol Glatz always take to get around “because it’s fast; but if I can, religious sensibility. Catholic News Service I prefer the bus because that way I can look outside.” n Favorite saint he turns to in n Favorite pastime: As a boy, he liked to collect time of need: St. Therese of Li- VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Here are a few of Pope stamps. Today, “I really like reading and listening to sieux. He kept a photo of her on Francis’ favorite things, which he revealed in a series music.” his library shelf with a vase of white of interviews granted while he was archbishop of Bue- n Favorite authors and books: “I adore poetry roses in front of it. “When I have a nos Aires. by (Friedrich) Holderlin,” a 19th-century lyric poet; problem I ask the saint, not to solve The interviews are in the book, “Pope Francis: Con- Alessandro Manzoni’s “The Betrothed” (“I Promessi it, but to take it in her hands and help versations with Jorge Bergoglio” by Sergio Rubin and Sposi”), which he said he has read at least four times; me accept it.” Francesca Ambrogetti, which was originally published Dante Alighieri’s “The Divine Comedy”; and anything n Favorite virtue: “The virtue of in 2010 under the title “El Jesuita” (“The Jesuit”). It is by Fyodor Dostoevsky and Argentine writer Jorge Luis (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec) love, to make room for others with a not yet available in English. Borges. The pope recalled that even though Borges gentle approach. Meekness entices me enormously! n Favorite sports: When he was young, the future was an agnostic, “he’d recite the ‘Our Father’ every pope played basketball, but he loved going to the sta- evening because he had promised his mother he I always ask God to grant me a meek heart,” he said. dium to watch soccer with his whole family to see their would, and died with a sense of ‘religious comfort.’” n Worst vice to avoid: “The sin that repulses me favorite team, San Lorenzo. n Favorite music: “Leonore” Overture No. 3 by most is pride” and thinking of oneself as a big shot. He Ludwig van Beethoven conducted by the late-Wilhelm said when it has happened to him, “I have felt great Furtwangler, “who, in my opinion, is the best conduc- embarrassment and I ask God for forgiveness be- tor of some of (Beethoven’s) symphonies and works cause nobody has the right to behave like this.” by Wagner.” n Typical reaction to unexpected announce- n Favorite dance style: tango, which he said he ments: He freezes. When Pope Francis was elected loves “very much. It’s something that comes from pope and appeared at the central balcony, many no- within.” He said he danced the tango when he was ticed he looked rather stiff. Turns out that’s how he (CNS photo/San Lorenzo Athletic Club handout via Reuters) young “even though I preferred the milonga,” which is reacted when he was named auxiliary bishop in 1992 Then-Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio (third from left) pos- an older form of tango with a faster rhythm. and how he reacts “to anything unexpected, good or es with young men after celebrating a 2011 Mass at the n Favorite movie: “Babette’s Feast” because it bad, it’s like I’m paralyzed,” he said. sports complex of the San Lorenzo soccer club, of which shows the transformation of a group of people who n Things he would rescue in event of a fire: His he is known to be a fan, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. took denial too far and didn’t know what happiness breviary and appointment book, which also contains was, he said. The sumptuous meal helps free them all of his contacts, addresses and telephone numbers. n Favorite city: “I love where I live. I love Buenos from their fear of love, he said. He also likes Italian “It would be a real disaster to lose them.” Aires.” He has traveled, however, he said, “I always try neorealism films, which often confronted the social, “I’m very attached to my breviary; it’s the first thing to avoid traveling ... because I’m a homebody” and got economic and moral consequence of World War II, but homesick easily. added that as archbishop he didn’t have much time to I open in the morning and the last thing I close when n Favorite way to stay informed: Newspapers. He go to the movies. I go to sleep.” said he turned on the radio only to listen to classical n Favorite painting: “The White Crucifixion” by He also keeps tucked safe between its pages his music. He had thought he’d probably start using the Marc Chagall. The scene “isn’t cruel, rather it’s full of grandmother’s letters and her last words to her grand- Internet like his predecessor, the late-Cardinal Juan hope. It shows pain full of serenity. I think it’s one of kids before she died. She said that in times of sad- Carlos Aramburu of Buenos Aires, did — “when he the most beautiful things Chagall ever painted.” ness, trouble or loss, to look to the tabernacle, “where retired at 75.” n Favorite person: His grandmother Rosa, the greatest and noblest martyr is kept,” and to Mary n Favorite mode of transport as cardinal arch- who helped raise him when he was little, taught at the foot of the cross so that they may “let fall a drop bishop of Buenos Aires: The subway, which he would him his first words of Italian and passed on her deep of salve on the deepest and most painful wounds.” ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE Saturday April 20, 2013 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

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Faith Forum We Need Regularly One Word and It has To Pray for Vocations This month, on April 21, we observe World Day of Prayer for Vo- cations. This observance reminds us to pray in a special way for an Many, Many Meanings increase to the vocations to the priesthood and religious life for men and women. It can also be an occasion to be grateful for the priests, Someone once asked Winston Churchill what Liturgy Of The Church you, hold you religious men, religious sisters, deacons and all those from outside it was that prepared him to lead Great Britain back, bring the diocese, and even from beyond our national boundaries, who against Nazi Germany. by Father John you down, or have joined us in our ministry Churchill said it was the time he had to repeat Slampak, STL shatter your by Bishop Emeritus in these 11 northern counties of a grade in grammar school. Member of the spirits. “You mean you failed a year in grade school?” Diocesan Thomas G. Doran Illinois over the years. Liturgical Commission Or, you can While we pray and reflect on “I never failed anything in my life,” said recognize it that day it is good to remember Churchill. [email protected] as an opportu- that the question of religious “I was given a second chance to get it right.” nity to be more [email protected] vocations centers around the Every day you and I are given the opportunity than you are, all that you can be with Christ. answer that each one of us must to get it right with God, with Christ. No matter what, Jesus knows where you are, in give to the question of Christ, “Who do you say the Son of Man is?” Four months ago it became very clear, again, your heart, mind and soul, and he will come to Some of the Apostles ventured various answers: “Some say Eli- that there is evil in the world, erupting in Sandy you with generous care. jah, some say Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” But Jesus insisted, Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Con- Even though you may fail; even though you “Who do you say that I am?” And Simon Peter answered for all necticut. may deny the Lord; even though you may sin practicing Catholics in all times when he said, “You are the Christ, People were shocked, stunned, at how one per- and disappoint God, yourself and others; the son of the living God.” son could unleash such horror as though it were Jesus will still come to you, asking you, again, common place, something that will inevitably If we believe that Jesus is the son of the living God, then his “Do you love me?” happen; and that all would know what to do and message, his Gospel and his Church must be spread throughout the Will you follow your failures or will you fol- what to say with flowers, candles, vigils, sup- world. In God’s providence this task was committed not to arch- low Jesus? angels nor to other spirits, but to human beings — human beings port, prayer. At the same time there is exploitation, blame, Love is probably the most misused word in our erring, and fallible and sinful, but human beings nonetheless. This language. You can say, for instance, I love you, means that practicing Catholic parents have to look at their children asking who is responsible as though the killer is not and should be excused because of today’s I love ice cream, I would love to make you pay, and see in them possible candidates for the priesthood or the conse- I love God. crated life, and parents have to speak of these vocations as worthy psychotherapy and the misplacement of who is Jesus has his own definition. Love is as love in the sight of God and of humanity. a victim. does; love is shown in what you do. I urge parents to look into the priesthood and the religious life for The difference between right and wrong seems The sort of love that Jesus revealed in his life themselves so that they can ascertain what the Church has known to be lost one day as people react in horror at the for sometime — that the religious life is a happy and solid life. loss of innocence and yet the very next day some and to which he calls all of us, is not sentimental- Priestly formation is now on a more solid foundation than ever be- people react in horror that the so-called right to ity, warm feelings or romanticism. Love is prac- fore, especially in the U.S., and I see that trend continuing as Pope abort the innocent might be in jeopardy because tical and a hard taskmaster. It takes you where Francis himself has asked to explicitly improve it around the world. of the Supreme Court ruling upholding a ban of you would rather not go and stretches you to do In addition to the diocesan priesthood there are new religious partial birth abortion, or recasting what mar- things you never thought you could. orders which are available for Catholic women and men to inves- riage is to be. Jesus insists that love means a willingness to tigate. We speak not of the religious congregations which have ex- Every time you suffer, face a problem, whether lay down your life for others. If you do love Je- perienced great and unexplained decline in recent years. There is a personal, national, world-wide — you have an sus that way, he will say to you, “Follow me!” Latin axiom: de mortuis nil nisi bonum (of the dead [say] nothing opportunity for one of two different things to Every day, in some way, no matter what, Jesus but good). That advice seems fitting to some of the more dire situa- happen. You can either let it — get the best of asks you, “Do you love me?“ tions we see. But we Catholics have to look to the new foundations established and approved by the Holy Father that espouse the prac- tice of the evangelical councils of poverty, chastity and obedience in community under the guidance of the Roman Pontiff. Here we A New Day Begins When see new light. The Church has never lacked for people who respond to the call to spend their lives in consecrated vocations, and we have every confidence that God’s help will not be lacking to ensure that we We See What’s Important have such vocations in the future. As I listened lust or being youthful. No doubt this is part of Many times people ask what can we do to promote vocations and Guest Column to the stories of the reason. When, however, the students spoke I say what I have said all during my time here. When Jesus was students work- by Father Eugene from the heart about their experiences, some- asked this question, his answer can be summed up in one word: ing with those Hemrick Pray. Recall his statement in the Gospel: “The harvest is abundant thing deeper surfaced. who suffer, I but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out A student who worked in Kolkata spoke of wondered why laborers for his harvest.” (Mt 9:37-38). a developmentally challenged girl who never they said they Perhaps the principal reason that we lack vocations in the present looked up or smiled. One day she put the girl wanted to con- time is because we do not ask often and fervently enough. I pray Catholic News Service on a swing and began pushing her. As the girl that you will join me not only on April 21, but every day in asking tinue in this swung back and forth, the student sang to her. again and again for worthy vocations to serve God and us. work. Little by little the girl began looking up and The students were part of the Service Learn- then smiled. From that moment on, the two be- Ordinary Time CNS/ Martha Campbell ing and Community Outreach program at St. came one. Humanity had touched humanity. As Vincent’s College in Latrobe, Pa. Their com- she related this incident, it struck me: The dif- munity outreach had taken them to their local ficulty of a job doesn’t matter when two human community, Africa and Kolkata in India. Al- beings share their humanity with each other. though the college helps pay for some of their A story told by a rabbi takes us to depths of expenses, the students pay a substantial part of this experience. The rabbi asks his students the bill. what signs they use to determine that night has One student spoke of witnessing entire fami- lies sleeping in the streets, horrendous traffic ended. and pollution everywhere. “When there was enough light to tell a goat As she spoke, I remembered being in San from a sheep,” answers one student. Another Juan de Lurigancho, Peru, and witnessing peo- student answers, “When you can distinguish an ple living in shacks high up on the side of arid, apple tree from a fig tree.” dusty mountains that lacked any form of veg- Then the rabbi answers: “A new day has ar- etation. Coming from a garden atmosphere sur- rived when you can look at a human face and rounding the U.S. Capitol where I live, my first see a brother or sister. If you are unable to see encounter with San Juan was culture shock. a brother or sister in every human face, you are No doubt the St. Vincent students experi- still in the darkness of night.” enced something similar, and yet they desired When humanity touches humanity, we see to return. each other as brothers and sisters. Although we What touches those who sacrifice the com- may be surrounded by the darkness of poverty forts of life in order to serve the destitute in dif- and destitution, night has ended, and the light ficult situations? One answer might be wander- of a new day has begun. The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2013 13

Viewpoints Lucky Sevens ... and a Child Tapping into the From the bible to casinos, seven is often mend my spirit”; “Woman, this is your son ... considered to be a magical, perfect, and lucky This is your mother”; “My God, my God, why Church Triumphant number. have you forsaken me?”; “I thirst”; “It is fi n- “(Jesus) summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two Jesus told us to forgive those who hurt us ished.” by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits.” 70 times seven times. Clearly he meant that to Mohandas Gandhi spoke of Seven Social —Mark 6:7 mean infi nity. Sins: politics without principle, wealth with- Genesis speaks of the seven days of creation, out work, commerce without morality, pleasure Some months ago, I was plagued by an irrational fear. Telling my- self that this particular fear made S c r i p t u r e without conscience, education without char- no sense made no difference, it In Exile speaks of sev- acter, science without humanity, and worship Person In The Pew continued to jeopardize my ef- en archangels, without sacrifi ce. by Father Ronald by Amanda forts to do some good things. Rolheiser, OMI and the Book To this, Roman Catholics have added Seven Hudson Then I happened to read the President of the Oblate of Revelation Themes of Catholic Social Teaching: The life Observer News Editor line above from the Gospel of School of Theology, speaks of the and dignity of the human person; the call to San Antonio, Texas Mark and “authority over un- Seven Seals family, community, and participation; rights of Revelation. clean spirits” sank into my fear- www.ronrolheiser.com and responsibilities; the option for the poor and [email protected] ful brain. I picked my favorite The bible is vulnerable; the dignity of work and the rights of saturated with the number seven. It would take Apostle and asked him to use his authority to banish whatever spirit workers; solidarity; and care for God’s creation. was causing my fear. Before the day was over, that fear was gone. several pages just to list the references. Roman Catholics have seven sacraments: What is true for the Christian bible is paral- It has mostly stayed away since, although whenever I feel it on the baptism, confi rmation, Eucharist, reconcilia- edges of my consciousness, I quickly turn to the Apostles again for leled elsewhere: There are seven lucky gods of tion, healing of the sick, holy orders, and mat- help before it can expand. good fortune in Japanese mythology, and the rimony. Seven Corporal Works of Mercy: feed I’ve begun recommending to the Apostles various relatives, Buddhists believe that Buddha walked seven the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the friends and acquaintances who are struggling with “inner demons.” steps at his birth. naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit Whether those bad spirits are a matter of us being our own worst In Judaism, there are seven days of mourning, the imprisoned, and bury the dead. And Seven enemy or come from outside, the Apostles are great go-to guys the weekly Torah is divided into seven special Spiritual Works of Mercy: instruct the igno- for help in that regard. How to choose which one? We might well sections, there are seven blessings recited at a rant, counsel the doubtful, admonish sinners, choose based on their names (is it the same as my friend’s name?), Jewish wedding, the Jewish bride and groom bear wrongs patiently, forgive offenses willing- or their backgrounds (Matthew should be able to help someone who are feted for seven days, and there are seven ly, comfort the affl icted, and pray for the living is in fi nancial trouble), or their positions (Peter knows about the tri- primary emotions attributed to God. and the dead. als of leadership) or the things that happened to them (Philip should In the Islamic tradition, Moreover, Roman be good for travelers since God “snatched” him from one place to there are seven heavens and Catholics venerate another). seven earths, seven fi res in the Seven Sorrows of Most of us in the Church Militant (on earth) don’t tap into the ex- hell, seven doors to heaven, Mary: the prophecy of pertise of our sainted friends in the Church Triumphant (in heaven) and seven doors to hell. Simeon, the fl ight into nearly enough. We seem more likely to ask our fellows here to pray And then there are these Egypt, the loss of the for us — people who are over-busy, over-tired and over-stressed facts connected to the num- child Jesus in the tem- with keeping their own lives from unraveling. While here on earth, ber seven: There are seven 1 ple, meeting Jesus on our best efforts at prayer are still going to be fragile and subject to continents in the world, the way of Calvary, Je- disappearing when life goes haywire. seven colors to the rainbow, 2 sus dying on the cross, But the saints are secure in God. They don’t have to worry about seven days in a week, seven receiving the body of getting somewhere on time, paying bills or fi nding lost items. They basic musical notes, seven Jesus in her arms, plac- don’t get tired or need to sleep. Most important, they are fi lled with stars in the Big Dipper, and ing the body of Jesus God’s love, which is faithful instead of fi ckle, powerful instead of seven celestial bodies visible weak. They have God’s ear, and they want His will to be done! to the naked eye. Seven is the into the tomb. 3 And of course, not The saints love us, want us to succeed and be saved, and they calling code for telephones stand ready to help. You can’t beat that! in Russia. least, we have the fa- mous Seven Wonders In trying to decide which saints to call upon, we might start with In North America, major- our namesakes — using our fi rst and/or middle names. I never heard leagues baseball, basket- 4 of the World, though of a “St. Amanda,” but an online search shows that, by golly, there ball, and hockey all decide now there are argu- ments as to what pre- is a “St. Amand.” He was a bishop, a great missionary, a founder their fi nal championships of monasticism in Belgium, and he is the patron of wine makers, through a seven-game se- cisely constitutes that 5 list. Some argue for beer brewers, merchants, innkeepers, bartenders and Boy Scouts. ries, and seven is the jersey I’m thinking if I need to offer hospitality, share the Good News of number chosen by many elite the original list, The Seven Wonders of the Christ with unbelievers or head off on retreat, my namesake can athletes, including Mickey help! Mantle. Casinos too like the Ancient World, oth- 6 ers propose The Seven The saints all are patrons— and searches are possible by patron- number seven. Lining up a age. If we need help raising kids, for example, we can draw upon St. row of sevens is the route to (Observer illustration by Sharon Boehlefeld) Wonders of the Mod- ern World, some speak Aloysius Gonzaga, two St. Nicholas’s — including the inspiration many a jackpot. for Santa Claus, St. Agnes, St. Maria Goretti and — how perfect is of The Seven Wonders of the Contemporary Jesus, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, nature, the this — St. Elmo (Erasmus). World, and still others affi rm that the real won- measurement of our weeks, Russian telephone Some saints have come to be known over the centuries for par- ders of this world are constructed by nature and codes, major league sports, Mickey Mantle, ticular kinds of assistance. St. Anthony of Padua is often touted as and casinos — now that’s an audience! It’s7 no they list instead The Seven Natural Wonders of helping to fi nd lost items. St. Blaise assists with throat ailments. St. accident that there are lots of lists of “sevens.” this World. Peregrine is known as the cancer saint. By the way, a quick search For example: we have all kinds of theological So what’s the true list? What, in fact, consti- shows that the patron saints for gallstones are: St. Benedict of Italy, and church-lists of seven: tutes the Seven Wonders of the World? St. Drogo of Flemish nobility, Irish native St. Florentius and St. Christian theology speaks of the Seven Gifts Recently this story appeared on the inter- Liborius of Gaul. of the Holy Spirit: wisdom, understanding, net: A teacher asked her students to name The As can be seen here, we can search for possible saintly help by counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear Seven Wonders of the World. A number of stu- countries of origin or where a saint served. of the Lord. Of Seven Deadly Sins: pride, envy, dents, with the help no doubt of electronic gad- Whether or not we fi nd saints tailored to our immediate needs, wrath, sloth (acedia), greed, gluttony, and lust; gets, quickly produced the various lists. it’s important to remember that Jesus’ parents are powerful saints and of the corresponding Seven Heavenly Vir- One young girl, however, without any elec- who help with every kind of need — Mary especially, but Joseph is tues: humility, kindness, patience, diligence, tronic research, produced her own list. The wonderful also. (However, I have it on good authority that, instead charity, temperance, and chastity. It also speaks Seven Wonders of the World, she submitted, of burying a statue of St. Joseph in your yard if you are trying to sell of the Seven Last Words of Jesus: “Father, for- are seeing, feeling, tasting, smelling, touch- your home, it is far better to put the statue in the house, in a place give them for they know not what they do”; ing, breathing, and loving. That list, I believe, of honor.) “Truly I say to you, today you will be with me trumps all other lists and includes all the sacra- Whatever assistance we seek, we’ll be smart if we tap into the in paradise”; “Father, into your hands, I com- ments. love-fi lled help of our sainted brothers and sisters in heaven. 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Diocesan High School Retreat Day April 21 Iowa Archbishop Retires, Kansas ROCKFORD—Diocesan High School Retreat high school students will have a chance to learn about life and Day Bishop is Successor; Fargo Bishop Named Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N. love at a retreat day, April 21, From page 3 the grace I need to carry out 29, 2012. at Giovanni’s Restaurant, here. Bell School Road, Rockford Seminary in Seward since the office of Lincoln Bishop James. D. The retreat, sponsored by the Discovering God’s Plan for Life 1999. The native of Omaha, bishop.” Conley said that the Nebraska diocesan Family Life Office, and Love with Jason Angelette and Neb., was ordained for the Lin- Bishop diocese rejoiced with the North will feature Jason Angelette Arise Ministries. coln Diocese May 27, 1989. David D. Dakota diocese on the appoint- and Arise Ministries. Cost: $14 per person (includes “Although I never expected Kagan of ment of the new bishop. Topics will include love, lunch). to become a bishop or to leave the Dio- “I have known Msgr. Folda marriage, the Theology of the Info: www.rockforddiocese.org/ this diocese, I feel great joy at cese of for over 20 years, and I know Body for Teens, celibacy and familylife, 815/399-4300. the opportunity God has given Bismarck, that he will be a stellar bishop,” religious life, dating, giving vs. with Theophany, an interna- me to serve him in a new way,” N.D., and Bishop Conley said. using, and faith. tional Catholic theater com- he said in a statement. “I am a former Archbishop Aquila congratu- Angelette has a master’s Bishop-elect pany, to perform “The Jew- thrilled to go to Fargo. ... I also R o c k f o r d lated his successor in Fargo, degree in theological studies am quite aware of my own limi- D i o c e s e Folda calling him “a man of deep eler’s Shop,” a play written by from the John Paul II Insti- tations, so I’m a little apprehen- vicar general, has served as faith, warm leadership, and un- tute on studies of marriage and Blessed John Paul II. sive about taking on the respon- apostolic administrator of the wavering fidelity to the teach- family at Catholic University in Tickets are available by sibilities of a bishop.” Diocese of Fargo since Bishop ings of the church. My heart is Washington, D.C. phone and online. Group regis- But he added that he trusted Samuel Aquila was named filled with joy for the church of He also travels occasionaly trations are welcome. God to “lead me and give me Archbishop of Denver on May Fargo.” For the Record

Deaths Parish offices may forward death and wedding information using forms at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/contact-us. ALBANY—St. Patrick: Thom- as J. Cullinan, Sr., 90, March Beraver, 89, March 27; Larry to give until we experience 25; Zering, 78, March 28; Jeanne the joy and wonder of giving DEKALB—St. Mary: Kenneth Polcyn, 89, March 31; fully and generously to God. If David Cummings, 48, April 2; OREGON—St. Mary: Marvin our need to give is gloriously DIXON—St. Patrick: Ronald E. Toms, 80, March 25; Ken- fulfilled through generous of- Quirin, 78, March 31; neth C. LeVar, Jr., 52, March ferings, then the needs of the Church and all God’s people EAST DUBUQUE—St. Mary: 27; will be met. Irma Spahn, 84, March 13; ROCKFORD—St. Rita: Jo- Bob Kramer, 73, March 20; anne Zarlenga, 72, March 28. Courtesy of Parish Publications Jerome “Jerry” Vaassen, 76, “Stewardship” newsletter April 1; Richard “Dick” Leute, Weddings 91, April 2; Mass Meditation ELGIN—St. Thomas More: HUNTLEY—St. Mary: Mary Ryan Gorcowski, 16, Feb. Hankosky and Clayton Kovac, Sunday, April 14 (3rd Easter): 14; James “Brad” Coletta, 90, March 16. In the Gospel (Jn 21:1-19), March 12; John A. Szurgot, Sr., Jesus tells Peter again and 79, March 18; Dorothy Reinert, Stewardship Moment again, “If you love me, feed 83, March 24; Kathleen “Kathy” my sheep.” He says the same Freiberg, 65, March 30; Our great money need: Why to each of us, “If you love me, HUNTLEY—ST. Mary: Lu- do we have a great need to use the gifts I have given you cille Kusles, 84, Feb. 27; Ryan give? It is more blessed to give, to serve your brothers and sis- Ahle, 23, March 16; Gladys so to give is to be blessed and ters.” Wicke, 88, March 19; Mary to be blessed is to learn how Courtesy of Sharon Hueckel

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ON THE FAMILY Rockford Family Lives Day to Day ... CALENDAR From page 9 Gift of Self Seminar April 27, 8:45 a.m.-noon; OSF Miracle to Miracle St. Anthony Medical Center, From page 9 basement came by one evening to fulfi ll his “you will receive roses.” 5666 E. State St., Rockford discounted materials such as a free semi- promise to back fi ll the unfi nished house. From a hillside of multifl ora roses to in- truckload of boards that had been chipped When he realized that he couldn’t do that job dividual roses from grade school students, Introduction to Church teaching but made great closet systems, electrical because utility lines hadn’t been marked, he from unexpected bouquets to a rosary made on sexuality and family planning for fi xtures at a huge discount that Rose found walked into the house and noticed the draw- of roses, she’s received roses when at wits engaged couples. when she walked into the wrong store look- ings on the steps. He proceeded to follow end, when needing reassurance, when ready Cost: $45. Info: Diocesan Respect Life Of- ing for something else, and clearance priced the plan, moving the drive and making a to call it quits or when fl at-out angry at God. fi ce, 815/399-4300, ext. 381. furniture, curtains, paint and trim from dif- berm, just like on the drawing. No matter how badly she treated some of ferent places that all matched in color and a It was all done when Rose and Al arrived those fl owers, they “never lost a leaf or a Sacramental Marriage vine-and-branches theme. later that night. petal,” she says. Preparation “I never knew God did decorating,” Rose “It was just amazing to me,” Rose says, And so it goes. Al and Rose continue to quips, noting how God also cares about saying that she had promised the Blessed care for 10 children remaining at home even This diocesan program to pre- their home outside. A renowned landscape Mother a berm for her outdoor statue. “I as they deal with personal health problems pare couples for their Catholic architect, “somebody I kind of knew,” she guess our Lord really wanted his mother to and host visiting guests, adult children and wedding is now only one day long. says, showed up on the front lawn one day be honored in an esthetically-correct way.” 14 grandchildren. Reading through sample Info: Diocesan Family Life and told them their driveway was not esthet- And then there are the roses that Rose Christmas newsletters, Al’s favorite Gospel Offi ce, 815/399/4300. ically-correct. He returned a few days later Malavolti has received at signifi cant times story (“How does this work?”) comes to with a huge drawing showing a circle drive- all along the way when she prayed nove- mind. “Of course we can’t do this,” they say. RESOURCES way and berm. She folded up the drawing nas to St. Therese of Lisieux — who is “This is not about us,” Rose says. “It’s and tossed it on the steps of the unfi nished known for sending such fl owers. Rose re- about giving God the credit and about bol- From page 14 house, thinking, “we can’t care about this ceived a copy of the novena during their stering other people who are feeling despair narrative about good and evil stuff,” given the cost. earliest failed attempts at adoption. If — to help them realize that God knows that Tolkien originally laid out. Their new friend who had poured the God’s answer was “yes,” Rose was told, them and loves them.” THIS GAME INCLUDES fre- quent but mild cartoon violence, occasional light scatological hu- mor, some scenes that sensitive children might fi nd frightening. OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Played for review on Xbox 360. Also available on PlayStation 3, PlaySta- tion Vita, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo 3DS, THe Leader in CardiovasCuLar ProCedures Nintendo DS and Mac OS X. Catholic News Service” A-I — general patronage; Entertainment Software Rating Board: E10+ — everyone 10 and older.

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Drs. David Cable (left) & Thomas discerning adults only. THIS GAME INCLUDES some Carter (2nd from right)* with Eric, graphic violence with blood, Kit and Cindy, members of the mature themes, including eu- OSF Surgical Team. thanasia and suicide, occasion- al profanity, frequent rough and Saint Anthony Medical Center crude language. Catholic News Service: L — limited adult audience, games whose * Drs. Cable & Carter are independent physicians with Rockford Surgical www.osfsaintanthony.org problematic content many adults Service and affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. would fi nd troubling; Entertainment Software Rating Board is M — Mature.