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February is Catholic Press Month Elect Welcomed in 3 Ceremonies BY AMANDA HUDSON News Editor ROCKFORD—Kate and Edward Yin, students at SS. Peter and Paul School in Cary, encouraged their parents, Zhe- biao Yin and Manman Gu, to learn about the Catholic faith they heard so much about at school. All four were present at the fi rst of three Rite of Election God is with you. Have ceremonies at the Cathedral of courage and you will be St. Peter in Rockford the week- safe. end of Feb. 21-22. The gather- ings welcomed people from — St. , patron McHenry, Elgin and Aurora of journalists deaneries at 10 a.m. Another English-language ceremony Inside was held at 12:30 p.m. that day, and a third in Spanish at 4 p.m. on Sunday. This year for the fi rst time, the rite welcomed mostly un- baptized persons, called cat- echumens, for which the rite is designed. A few candidates — who are baptized Catholics who are working toward re- Faith Shapes ceiving additional sacraments ‘Catholic Foodie’ or persons already baptized in pg. 8 other Christian faiths – also at- tended. They and the catechu- mens generally attend Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) classes at their respective par- ishes, and are anticipating coming into full communion with the at the upcoming Easter Vigil on April 4. Rockford Musicians The Rite of Election is “one Rock the Hymns of those moments of joy” dur- The Junior Observer, pg. 9 ing the month of Lent, Bishop Malloy said, adding that he hoped the rite would “whet your appetite spiritually” for Holy Week and the Easter Vig- (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) il. One of the three Rite of Election ceremonies the weekend of Feb. 21-22 was held for Spanish-speaking “You will receive a gift that catechumens. Catechumens are preparing for the Easter Vigil when they will be baptized into the Catholic Jesus told us we have to have,” faith and receive additional sacraments of con rmation and the Eucharist. he said of the sacrament of bap- tism, noting that in addition to and personal friends of Jesus, that “It is not just you and Jesus We do not advance to Christ cleansing Christians of original the bishop encouraged them to Christ,” but that “the reason for on our own, he said, adding, sin, it is a matter of “entering nurture their faith amid “all the the Election, for gathering with “There’s something here be- into the Body of Christ (and) secular pressures” that work the bishop” is because “we yond ourselves.” into the Church itself.” against faith. must love, not just Christ, but “The message of this cere- Saying that they are disciples Bishop Malloy emphasized the Church as well.” mony is this: Love Christ, Love the Church … and we are look- Schools Mark ing forward to your entry.” Ash Wednesdsay During the Rite of Election, pg. 10 participants were presented as a group to the bishop, affi rmed by their godparents and ap- This Issue proved by the entire assembly. Bishop Malloy ...... 2 Their names were presented Headliners ...... 3 to Bishop Malloy, which he Nation/World ...... 4-5 accepted. Intercessions were Lent ...... 6-8 prayed for the elect, and Bishop Malloy then extended his hands The Junior Observer ...... 9 and prayed over them. Diocesan ...... 10 Receptions followed all three Around the Diocese ...... 11 ceremonies, providing an op- Faith Forum ...... 12 portunity for everyone to meet Viewpoints ...... 13 Emile and Carol Bataille (in white) are sponsors for Zhebiao Yin, and his wife, Manman Gu (not seen), who Bishop Malloy and have pic- For the Record ...... 14 will be baptized into the Catholic faith this Easter. Their children, Kate and Edward, are students at SS. Peter tures taken with him. Media/Arts ...... 15 and Paul School in Cary and will be baptized with their parents. See the list of elect on page 3 2 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2015 | The Observer

The Prayer that Puts us in Harmony

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Headliners Rite of Election Brings Many Closer to Union with Church Those taking part in the Rite Cary Whitworth Richmond of Election cermonies at Ca- SS. Peter and Paul: Freeport St. : Georgiana Huff, Or- thedral of St. Peter in Rockford Ayala, Manman Gu, Yin Zhebiao lando Alvardo, Christine Alvardo Feb. 21-22 were: St. Joseph: Alena Schaney, Anna Crystal Lake R. Welch, Lisa Meade Rochelle Algonquin St. : Efrain Fulton St. Patrick: Carrie Carter, Jay St. Margaret Mary: Richard Espinoza, Jr., Mayra Gumecindo Hahn, Christopher Volkmann : Brin- Biederer, Ian Murphy Hernandez, Perla Zulema Hernan- ton Sellers Rock Falls Aurora dez Gonzalez, Jose Artemio Men- dez Rivera, Matthew Miller, Geneva St. Andrew: Shawn Holy Angels: Jeffrey Olijar O’Shaughnessy Tanya Rivera St. Peter: Samantha Holden, Mu- Sacred Heart: Adriana Vergara, DeKalb riel Wheeler Rockford Christian A. Rangel, Gonzalo Gon- Holy Family: Brittany Lyn zalez, Gloraria Peaealoza Christ the Teacher: Kaitlyn Hampshire Konitski, Luke Richard Konitski, Donahue, Russell Krause, Rogene Mark St. Joseph: Lyndsie Bonifas, Ju- St. Charles Borromeo: Sandrea Danielle Rivera Maxon, Andrew Stoker Bennet lian Chaney, Nicole Vargas St. : Bobbi St. Mary: Briseida Fernando, (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) St. Mary: Angel Gomez, Nataly Harvard Lynn Cesario, Christopher Citlalli Hernandez, Thomas Humes, Bishop David Malloy signs a Rite Morales Cesario, Kayla Marie Lowman, Anthony Ramirez St. Joseph: Cristiana Mendoza, of Election program for David Cassandra Elizabeth McQueeny St. Nicholas: Munoz Rodri- Bryan Mercado, J. Santos Nova Jones during one of the recep- Dixon St. Edward: Esparanza Ortiz, tions. guez Huntley St. Patrick: Brittany Foster, Jen- Jorge Ramirez, Israel Tinoco St. Peter: Isabel Ortiz, Robert Kayla Stevens, Brady Stevens nifer Hernandez, Deanna Williams, St. Mary: Patrick Begley, Tif- St. Rita: Michael Edlund Ortiz, Jr. Williams fany Corcoran, Cynthia Shattock, St. Mary: Emilee D. Castro St. Rita of Cascia: Stephen M. John Traub St. Charles Elgin Sugar Grove Shafer Loves Park St. Patrick: Jeremy Thompson, St. Joseph: Joel Bolivar, Juan Alan Watts St. Katharine Drexel: Nathaniel Batavia St. Bridget: Jon Candiotta, Tif- Colin, Vicente Juarez, Sara L. Lambes, Lisa Stutz, Patrick Watson fany Hamilton, Sherman Hoover, South Beloit Holy Cross: Yulisa Herrera Swearinger Kandise Rosenbaum St. Peter: Rebecca Lee Seeling Sycamore Belvidere St. Laurence: Michael Johnson McHenry Spring Grove St. Mary: Ian Kidd, Joshua Kinn St. James: Willard “Will” Staver St. Mary: Denise Catalan, Holy Apostles: Mark Ciero, Mi- Jacque Coakley St. Peter: Chanelle Lee Morgan, Wonder Lake chael Hagy, Julia Thompson Carpentersville Adrian Jo- Milena Shealyn Novakovic, Stephen St. : Christ the King: Frank Cermak St. Monica: Gerardo Erwin Luna seph Lopez, Cierra Marano, Levi St. Patrick: Vincent Broughton, Eric Earl Saylor, Richard Allen Seil- Vivian Broughton, Dennis Turcan ing Woodstock Marengo Sterling St. Mary: Juan M. Elizarraraz, Sacred Heart: Michael Hensley Sacred Heart: Jenna Stevens, Michelle Marie Streit

Bishop David Malloy chats with a youngster as family members snap photos during one of the Rite of Election receptions. Theology of Body Topic March 7 Serving the Rockford Diocese! LOVES PARK—Why are we delphia in September. Call the professionals at Universal Restoration Services here? What does it mean to be The talk will be March 7, for clean up and repairs due to: human? 12:30-3:30 p.m. at St. Bridget Damon Owens, executive Parish in Loves Park. • Water Damage director of the Theology of the There will also be discussion Body Institute, will present a of new opportunities coming to • Fire Damage three hour introduction to the Northern Illinois in 2015, ac- • Storm Damage teaching of Pope St. John Paul cording to Jennifer Collins, di- • Mold Removal II, in preparation for the World rector of the diocesan Life and • Carpet Cleaning/Odor Removal Meeting of Families in Phila- Family Evangelization offi ce. Bishop Malloy’s Council Meeting, Diocesan We work with all insurance companies Administration Center Public Schedule Residential, Commercial, Schools, Parishes ROCKFORD — March 7, MAPLE PARK — February 9 a.m., Diocesan Pastoral 28, 4 p.m., Sunday Vigil *Mention this ad and receive $100 off Council Meeting, Diocesan Mass, St. Mary of the any emergency service call Assumption Church Administration Center ROCKFORD — March ROCKFORD — March 1, 7:30 a.m., Sunday Mass, 8, 7:30 a.m., Sunday Mass, Call Toll Free: 877.496.6699 Cathedral of St. Peter Cathedral of St. Peter www.4Universal.com ROCHELLE — March WASHINGTON, D.C. 1, 1 p.m., Confi rmation, St. — March 9-11, USCCB Patrick Church Committee Meetings ROCKFORD — March For more information contact: 3, 11 a.m., Clergy Relief Bishop Doran’s Meeting, Diocesan Public Schedule [email protected] Administration Center MCHENRY — March 1, ROCKFORD — March 2 p.m., Confi rmation, St. 3, 2 p.m., Presbyteral Patrick Church 4 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2015 | T he Observer

Nation / World News in Brief Four Major Snowstorms Prolife advocate Franciscan Brother of Peace Paul O’Donnell dies unexpectedly ST. PAUL—Franciscan Brother of Peace Paul O’Donnell, 55, died Hit Boston Parishes Hard Feb. 20. An early member of the St. Paul religious community, he was a nationally regarded pro- By Christopher Pineo life advocate and speaker includ- Catholic News Service ing in the Diocese of Rockford at BRAINTREE, Mass.—With the annual Respect Life Banquet record snowfall for this time of at Holy Family Church in Rock- ford on Jan. 30 this year. He died year, parishes all over the Arch- in his sleep, and his death was diocese of Boston face more unexpected, said fellow Brother than just the issue of digging out John Mary Kaspari. Born in Oma- after each storm. ha, Neb., Brother Paul professed Pastors interviewed by The his vows Oct. 4, 1987, five years Pilot, Boston’s archdiocesan after the community was found- newspaper, explained the im- ed. Prior to entering religious life, pact of snowstorms — this year he was a seminarian in St. Paul piled one on top of the other in at St. John Vianney Seminary one week. As of Feb. 24, Massa- from 1978 to 1982, and St. Paul chusetts was still digging out of 8 feet of snow left by four major Seminary from 1982 to 1984. He (CNS photo/Brian Snyder, Reuters) winter storms. (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) was a leader in his community’s A couple walks hand-in-hand through the snow during a winter bliz- Brother Paul O’Donnell spoke pro-life outreach, which included There have been a variety of zard in Boston Feb. 15. With record snowfall for this time of year, par- Jan. 30 at Holy Family Parish in serving as chairman of the board conditions facing urban, subur- ishes all over the Archdiocese of Boston face more than just the issue Rockford. of the Terri Schiavo Life and ban, and somewhat rural par- of digging out after each storm. Hope Network. His pro-life work ishes with the snowfalls. was inspired, in part, by Brother Michael Gaworski, founder of the Father Thomas S. Domurat, a place to park, they will not schedules had to be adjusted. Fa- Franciscan Brothers of Peace who became quadriplegic after suf- pastor of Most Holy Redeemer be able to come here for Mass, ther Sheridan said the parishes fering cardiac and respiratory arrest in 1991. The brothers cared in East Boston, explained that in which means our collection was have chipped in to clear snow. for him at their home until his death in 2003. Prior to joining the the tight streets of Boston park- down over $2,000 last weekend “The team of our three church- Franciscan Brothers of Peace, Brother Paul and Brother Michael ing remained limited if avail- and our plowing bill was over es has really come together to founded in 1981 Pro-Life Action Ministries, a pro-life apostolate. A able at all, but the parish was $2,000,” Father Domurat said make sure that all three church- funeral Mass for Brother Paul was scheduled to be offered Feb. 27 facing additional challenges as in an interview after the Feb. 15 es, including the entire campus at the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul. a result of snowbanks piled high snowstorm. of Sacred Heart which has a in the street. As many parishes and build- very big campus, and they have New Chicago center first in U.S. “Our parking lot, a third of it ings in Massachusetts do, the worked their heads off to clear as is in snowbanks, so that reduces parish in East Boston also fac- much as they could,” he said. dedicated to studying religious life the amount of area for parking. es issues with ice dams — a Father Sheridan said commu- CHICAGO (CNS)—The first center in the United States dedicated We also had to wait a few days buildup of ice near the eaves of nication became a key element to the study of opened Feb. 12 with a symposium to get the rubbish removed be- a pitched roof that can lead to to facilitate cooperation be- on hope and the changing nature of religious life. Precious Blood cause the removal truck couldn’t water damage and leaking. tween the three parish commu- Father Robert Schreiter, Second Vatican Council professor of the- get in because of the large snow- “If this ice keeps building up nities. He said the collaborative ology at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, said the school’s in the gutters, we could end up used its website at cranberry- Center for the Study of Consecrated Life is launching at the perfect banks outside. It couldn’t make with ice dams and leaks coming catholic.org, its Facebook page time, because religious institutions are in a period of massive re- the turn, so we had to bring the in. It’s hard to get some of that and a platform called Flocknote alignment, with severe contraction in some parts of the world and rubbish out onto the street one — an email and text messaging rapid expansion in others. And the changes that can already be day for them to come get it. So, off because the roof is so high,” seen as consecrated life adapts to the new reality, Father Schre- there is all kinds of issues in- Father Domurat said. system developed specifically iter said, align with Pope Francis’ call for religious institutes to be volved, and it’s going to have an In contrast, Father John E. for churches to keep the three “closer to people and their struggles in general and closer to the impact,” he said. Sheridan serves what is called the parishes connected. poor in particular.” There are a handful of similar centers around During the snowstorms them- Cranberry Catholic Collabora- “It’s been a great blessing of the world, but Catholic Theological Union’s is the first in the United selves, parishes have faced the tive, which includes Sacred Heart technology,” he said. States, officials said. The union’s center will host on-campus and possibility of having to remain in Middleborough, Sts. Martha On his Facebook page, Fa- online courses, symposia and workshops for participants to ex- closed or cancel Mass. Father and Mary in Lakeville, and St. ther Sheridan regularly posts plore and study consecrated life in all its forms. The center already Domurat said as long as he is in Rochester. photos of the sun rising as he has raised $1 million toward its planned $2.5 million endowment, there — he lives on the premis- In collaborative ministry, Fa- begins his day. In recent weeks with many of the donations coming from religious communities, es — no such thing will happen. ther Sheridan could drive about the foreground has a thick coat- which officials said shows the need and desire for the center. Its “I never cancel. I’m here, so 18 miles on a day with Masses ing of snow over what is nor- website is www.ctu.edu/consecratedlife. “Part of the vision for this I’m going to say Mass. I go over scheduled at all three churches. mally a lake near where he lives is that we are at a turning point — the way religious life was lived in to the church at 6 o’clock and if “It’s been extraordinary. We in Lakeville. A photo of snow the past, that form of religious life is dying,” Dominican Sister Bar- somebody comes, they can join have had to change Mass sched- whipped up by the wind tagged bara Reid, vice president and academic dean of Catholic Theolog- me. If not, I would say Mass ules. We have had to encourage at Sts. Martha and Mary bears ical Union, told Global Sisters Report. “Something new is coming myself,” he said. people to stay home sometimes. the caption “Fiercely beautiful.” about, and we’re right at the cusp of that.” Reduced Mass attendance It’s been very difficult to visit “It is God’s creation. Beauti- when parishioners simply can- people, to get to places. It’s a ful as it is, it is also challenging. not get to Mass because of whip- glorious mess,” he said. God presents these unique situ- A Lifestyle in the Holy Spirit ping winds or driving snows has He said his staff has been very ations to us, and calls on us to Featuring Rev. Robert (Bob) Hogan, BBD, a twofold impact on the parish. understanding as conditions give it our best,” Father Sheri- “Because people cannot find changed with the weather, and dan said. a gifted teacher and an excellent communicator. Pope Francis gives ashes Saturday, March 21, 2015, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. during Ash Wednesday Mass at the Basilica of Santa Sabina St. Patrick Church Parish Hall in Rome Feb. 18. Lent is not 236 Kelley Drive, Rochelle, Illinois about the formal observance of “doing a little whatever” and Early registration $12, at the door $15 not eating meat on Fridays, Information: Linda at 815-264-3240 while giving oneself free reign or [email protected] to “grow in selfishness, exploit others and ignore the poor,” Sponsored by: he said on Feb. 20, reminding Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services all that Jesus condemned the Diocese of Rockford Pharisees and doctors of the Registration form at: law, who adhered to “many http://www.rockforddiocese.org/charismaticrenewal external observances but

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Nation / World U.S. Attacks on Religion Up 133 Percent News in Brief As migration pattern changes, Mexican WASHINGTON (CNS)—A When he reported the situa- women adjust methods of service new report from the Liberty “A lot of people tion to his superiors, Air Force LA PATRONA, Mexico (CNS)—Norma Romero Vasquez watched Institute in Plano, Texas, shows think that this only investigators initially charged a freight train roll by her residence on a recent Saturday, and she that incidents of “religious hos- happens in China or him with making false offi- checked to see if any migrants tility” have more than doubled cial statements. Eventually the were perched on top. “There’s in the United States over the North Korea.” charges were dropped and he one,” she yelled, motioning for a past three years. friend farther up the line to pass — Justin Butterfield, survey editor was awarded the Meritorious The report, “Undeniable: The Service Medal. food and drink to the lone rider. Survey of Hostility to Religion merous, but the types of cases Another example of religious The migrant, sunburned and in America, 2014 Edition,” we’re seeing are getting worse,” hostility in the military was the wearing shorts and a hoodie, chronicles a series of more than said Butterfield. instance of an informational grabbed the bagged lunch with 1,300 court cases recently han- an outstretched hand. He was The “public arena” category slide listing Catholicism, evan- (CNS photo/David Agren) the only one to pass that day. It’s dled or monitored by the insti- of the survey describes chal- gelical Christianity and other Norma Romero Vasquez walks drastic decline from six months tute, a nonprofit legal group that lenges to praying in public, pub- religious groups along with the railway line Feb. 14 in La Pa- earlier, when hundreds of Cen- represents plaintiffs who feel licly displaying Nativity scenes Hamas and al-Qaeda under the trona, Mexico. their religious liberty has been or menorahs, and displaying heading of “Religious Extrem- tral Americans huddled aboard violated. the Ten Commandments. The ism” that was used in a training northbound trains in attempts to reach the U.S. border. Romero’s “The freedom to openly exer- category also includes the fed- briefing for a group of about 100 team of 14 women, known as “Las Patronas,” still serve them. For 20 years, Las Patronas have tossed meals to migrants riding atop cise your faith is under intoler- eral requirement that most em- Army Reserve soldiers. After trains passing through their hamlet of cane and coffee farmers in ant, growing, damaging attack,” ployers cover contraceptives religious leaders complained to reads the opening statement. “If Veracruz state, 175 miles southeast of Mexico City. The women for their employees among high Army officials, it was removed. this hostility is not identified, started out with scant resources, but their work has won national profile attacks on religious lib- Attacks on religion come defeated and deemed socially awards and international attention. erty. from a flawed understanding of unacceptable, then we will for- As an example of attacks on the First Amendment, accord- feit the benefits of religion and religion in a school or academic Jesuit’s kidnapping forces JRS ing to Butterfield. “What people freedom. We will risk watching setting, the survey described the to reassess operations in risky areas need to understand is that the our freedom and our American case of a Houston-area school ROME (CNS)—The kidnapping of Jesuit Father Alexis Prem Ku- way of life destroyed.” district banned religious items First Amendment has two parts, mar has made Jesuit Refugee Service reassess the way it op- “A lot of people think that at Christmas and Valentine’s saying that the government can- erates in many high-risk countries, said an agency official. Staff this only happens in China or Day cards that contained reli- not prohibit free exercise of reli- have been getting training from experts who have worked for the North Korea,” Justin Butter- gious content. The courts ruled gion, nor can it establish a state United Nations or who have military experience to learn how to field, editor-in-chief of the sur- on allowing religious messages. religion.” “monitor and evaluate the security situation” in vey, told Catholic News Service. Regarding the military, the re- “People have confused the the places they are working, said James Staple- “We published ‘Undeniable’ to port recalls the case of Air Force two clauses and created claus- ton, the agency’s international communications get people to realize that reli- Senior Master Sgt. Philip Monk. es about church and state that coordinator. This might include “how to get to a gious persecution is something It said that when Monk returned aren’t even in the Constitution,” safe place in time of crises, where to go, who that happens here in the United from a deployment to Lackland he explained. “This is another to talk to,” he told Catholic News Service. Local (CNS photo/Anto Akkara) States.” Air Force Base in San Antonio, reason we started publishing staff “tend not to pay attention” to the security Father Alexis aspects, concentrating as they are on the social The new edition of the report he had a new commander who this survey, not only to educate Prem Kumar has four main sections: attacks was openly gay. She asked his people about hostility toward re- and humanitarian situation, Stapleton told CNS on religious freedom in the pub- views on same-sex marriage. ligion, but also educate employ- in a phone interview Feb. 23, the day after Father Kumar was freed lic arena, in academic settings, He declined to answer but she ers, school officials, and gov- and returned to New Delhi, more than eight months after being against churches and ministries, insisted, the report said, and ernment officials about what the kidnapped in Afghanistan. Just as the situation changed rapidly in and in the military. after he said he believed in the Constitution actually does say Afghanistan, it has been changing in other volatile countries where “The thing to remember is “biblical view of marriage,” she in regard to religious liberty.” JRS operates — like Syria and northern Iraq. that not only are these attacks had him reassigned despite his on liberty becoming more nu- “spotless record.”

Lenten Fish Fry Buffet (CNS photo/Antonio Parrinello, Reuters) Migrants rescued from overcrowded boats near the Libyan coast Baked and Fried stand on the “Fiorillo” Coast Guard vessel as they arrive at Italy’s Serving Porto Empedocle harbor Feb. 14. Pope Francis thanked Italian coast quality Cod and guard officers Feb. 18 for rescuing the migrants. 5-7 p.m. all the trimmings February 20th Adults — $10.00  Children (5-12) — $5.00 Copts Called Martyrs February 27th VATICAN CITY (CNS)— The video of their beheading, Children (under 4) — FREE The 21 Coptic Christians who released Feb. 15, shows that “in were beheaded by Islamic State the moment of their barbaric ex- Carry-outs are available! March 6th militants died as martyrs, in- ecution,” some of the Christians voking the name of Jesus, said were repeating the words “Lord, Call ahead for carry-outs or March 13th an Egyptian Catholic bishop. Jesus Christ,” he said. “The additional information. March 20th In line with Pope Francis’ as- name of Jesus was the last word (815) 732-7383 sertion at morning Mass Feb. on their lips,” said Bishop Mina. March 27th 17, Bishop Antonios Aziz Mina That name, whispered in the Handicapped Accessible! of Giza told the Fides news last moments, was like the seal agency that the “diabolical” of their martyrdom.” video of the Christians’ massa- Several Egyptian bishops T ARY OMMUNITY ENTER cre, intended to “spread terror,” have spoken about construct- S . M C C was a testament to their mar- ing churches, dedicated to the Rt. 64 West — Oregon, IL tyrdom in the faith. 21 martyrs, in their dioceses. 6 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2015 | The Observer

Lent Lent Confessions This list is as complete as we could 3-3:45 p.m.; March 15, communal March 25, 7-8:30 a.m., 9 a.m.-1 McHenry make it by deadline. Please check penance, 3 p.m.; Be Reconciled, p.m. Church of Holy Apostles: your parish bulletin and the March 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Freeport Thursdays, 8-8:45 a.m., Rockford Diocese website — http:// Byron St. : Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m.; Be Reconciled, bereconciled.rockforddiocese.org/ — St. Mary: Fridays, 8-8:30 a.m.; 4:30- 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30- March 25, 5-7 p.m. for additions and changes. Saturdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Feb. 25, 9 a.m.,3:30-4:15 p.m.; by St. Mary: Be Reconciled, March 4, April 1, 6:35-6:50 p.m.; appointment, Be Reconciled, March 25, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Albany March 11, communal penance, March 25, 8:30-10:30 a.m., 4:30- and 12 noon-1 p.m., St. Patrick: March 6, 20, 4 p.m. 7-8:15 p.m; Be Reconciled, March 5:15 p.m., 7:30-8:30 p.m. individual confessions, 11 (with adoration); Be Reconciled, 25, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (with break for 6 Fulton a.m.,communal penance (Observer photo by Margarita Mendoza) March 25 at Immaculate p.m. Mass) St. Patrick: Be Reconciled, On Ash Wednesday, Linda Quintero and Immaculate Conception: Tuesdays- Conception in Fulton, 9 a.m.-7 March 25, 3-5 p.m. Father Carlos Monsalve posed for pic- Carpentersville Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (with p.m.; communal penance 7-8 p.m. tures to illustrate the steps of confession St. Monica: Be Reconciled, March adoration); March 6, 20, 4 p.m. Marengo Amboy at St. Monica Parish in Carpentersville. 25, all day (with adoration); Be Reconciled, Sacred Heart: Saturdays, St. Patrick: Be Reconciled, March Cary March 25, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 4-4:40 p.m.; March 30, 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. SS. Peter and Paul: Thursdays communal penance 7-8 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m., 7-8 p.m.; Holy Family: Wednesday-Friday, Apple River during Lent, 7-8 p.m.; Saturdays, Geneva March 31, 7-8 p.m.; Be Reconciled, 4:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m., 3:15 March 25, 9 am.-8 p.m. St. Joseph: March 6 and 27, 6-6:30 8:30-9 a.m., 3:15-4:15 p.m.; St. Peter: March 24, communal p.m.; Be Reconciled, March 25, 9 p.m.; March 12 and 26, 6:30-7:30 March 31, 7-9 p.m., communal penance at end of parish mission Menominee am.-7 p.m. p.m.; Be Reconciled, March 25, 12 service; Be Reconciled, March 25, Genoa Nativity BVM: Be Reconciled, St. Anthony of Padua: Saturdays, noon- 1 p.m. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. English, 5-9 p.m. March 25, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. St. Catherine of Genoa: Saturdays, 3:30-4 p.m.; Be Reconciled, March Aurora Spanish 4-4:30 p.m.; March 25, 7-9 p.m., Mt. Carroll 25, 2-5 p.m. DeKalb Holy Angels: Tuesdays, after 8 a.m. communal penance; Be Reconciled, SS. John and Catherine: Saturdays, St. Bernadette: Tuesday-Friday, Mass; Wednesdays, 6:30-7 p.m.; St. Mary: English: Tuesday- March 25, all day starting at 9 a.m. 3:15 p.m.; March 17, 6 p.m.; Be 7:15-7:45 a.m.; Thursdays, March Saturdays, after 8:15 a.m. Mass, Friday, 7:35-8 a.m.; Saturday, Hanover Reconciled, March 25, 9 a.m.- 3-April 1, 4:30 -5:15 p.m. Be 3:15-4 p.m.; March 2, 6:30 p.m. 8:35-9:15 a.m., 3:30-4 p.m.; 8 p.m. at St. , Reconciled, March 25, 9 a.m.-7:30 St. John: March 11, during communal penance; April 3, 1:30- Spanish: Tuesdays 6-8:30 p.m.; Be Savanna p.m. 3 p.m.; Be Reconciled, March 25, Reconciled, March 25, 12 noon-3 religious education; March 22, St. Edward: Be Reconciled, March 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. p.m. 2:30 p.m., communal penance; Be N orth Aurora Blessed Sacrament: 25, 3-7 p.m. Sacred Heart: Sundays, 30 minutes Dixon Reconciled, March 25, 2-6 p.m., Be Reconciled, 8-9 p.m. March 25, 9-10 a.m., 12 noon-1 St. James: Saturdays, 3:30-4:30 before Masses; Be Reconciled, St. Patrick: Be Reconciled, March p.m., 6:30-7:30 p.m. p.m.; Fridays, 9-10 a.m.; March March 25, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. 25, 8:30 a.m.-8:30p.m. Harmon 12, 7 p.m., communal penance; Be St. Joseph: Sundays, 9:45-10:10 St. Flannen: Be Reconciled, March Oregon Durand Reconciled, March 25, 5-8 p.m. a.m.; Wednesdays, 6:30-6:50 25, 9-10 a.m. St. Mary: Saturdays, 3:15-4 p.m.; St. Mary: Sundays, 7:30 a.m.; a.m., 6:15-6:45 p.m.; Saturdays, March 11, 6:30 p.m. communal St. Mary Oratory: Weekdays, Thursdays Feb. 19-March 26, Harvard 3:45-4:40 p.m.; March 23, 7 p.m., penance; Be Reconciled, March 25, 11:25-11:50 a.m.; Saturdays, after 6:30 p.m.; March 7, 11 a.m.; Be St. Joseph: Sundays, 7:30-7:45 communal penance; March 31, 10- 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 8 a.m. Mass, 3:30-5 p.m.; Sundays, Reconciled, March 25, 8-10 a.m., a.m., 10:45-11 a.m.; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.; April 1, 6-6:30 p.m.; 8-8:40 a.m.; by appointment; Be 2-4 p.m., 6-8 p.m. 9:15-9:45 a.m., 6-6:45 p.m.; Rochelle Be Reconciled, March 25, TBA Reconciled, March 25, 9 a.m.-3 Saturdays, 4-4:30 p.m.; Be St. Patrick: Thursdays, 8:30-9 St. Mary: Fridays after stations, 6 East Dubuque p.m. Reconciled, March 25, 9 a.m.-8 a.m., 7-8 p.m.; Tuesdays and p.m.; Saturdays, 2:45-3:30 p.m.; St. Mary: Be Reconciled, March St. Patrick: p.m. Fridays,8:30-9 a.m.; Saturdays, 4-5 All times English and Be Reconciled, March 25, 8:30- 25, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. p.m.; Be Reconciled, March 25, Spanish unless noted; Tuesday- 10:30 a.m. Huntley Elburn 8:30-11 a.m., 4-7 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.; Saturdays, 3:30- St. Mary: March 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-7 St. Nicholas: Monday-Wednesday, St. Gall: Be Reconciled, March 25, 3:50 p.m.; Be Reconciled, March p.m.; March 18, 7 p.m. communal Rock Falls March 30-April 1, 7-9 p.m.; by 9 a.m.-12 noon, 1-5:30 p.m., 6:30- 25, 9 a.m.-12 noon; 5-8 p.m. penance; Be Reconciled, March 25, St. Andrew: Saturdays, 4-4:45 appointment; Be Reconciled, 8:30 p.m. St. Stanislaus Kostka: Be Recon- March 25, 8:30a.m.-7 p.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m., 12:30-8 p.m. p.m.; March 17, 6:30 p.m. Elgin ciled, March 25, 12 noon-2 p.m. St. Peter: Saturdays, 3:30-4:15 Irish Grove communal penance at Sacred St. Joseph: Be Reconciled, March Heart, Sterling; March 17, 6:30 SS. Peter and Paul: Be Reconciled, p.m.; Tuesdays of Lent, 5:30-6:25 St. Patrick: March 14 and 21, 25, 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. p.m.; March 18, 7 p.m., Sterling March 25, 9 a.m.-12 noon p.m.; March 22, 7 p.m. communal 3:30-4:15 p.m.; also see St. Mary, St. Laurence: Deanery communal penance, St. penance; Be Reconciled, March 25, Tuesday-Friday, after Durand. Roscoe 9 a.m.-12 noon, 6-8 p.m. 8 a.m. Mass; Saturdays, 3-3:45 Catherine, Prophetstown; March Church of the Holy Spirit: p.m.; Be Reconciled, March 25, Lena 19, 6:30 p.m., Sterling Deanery St. Rita of Cascia: Feb. 23, 3-4:15 Confessions are held at St. Peter 8:30-11 a.m., 3-7 p.m. St. Joseph: Feb. 20, March 13, communal penance, Our Lady of p.m.; March 10, 7 p.m.; Be Parish, South Beloit. 6-6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays March 3-24, Perpetual Help, Sublette; March Reconciled, March 25, 11 a.m.- St. Mary: Be Reconciled, March 5-6 p.m.; Be Reconciled, March 30, 31, April 1, 11:30 a.m., 7 p.m.; St. Charles 12 noon, 4-6 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. for 25, 3-9 p.m. 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 3, 6:30 p.m.; Be Reconciled, St. John Neumann: Fridays, after young people Elizabeth March 25, 9-11 a.m., 12 noon-1 6 p.m. Mass; March 4, 7 p.m. St. Therese of Jesus: Tuesdays- St. Mary: March 1, during religious L oves Park p.m., 3-4 p.m., 7:30-8 p.m. communal penance; April 4, 4-6 Fridays after the 8:15 a.m. Mass; education; March 8, 2:30 p.m., St. Bridget: Tuesdays 7:30-7:45 p.m.; Be Reconciled, March 25, Fridays after stations; Saturdays, communal penance; Be Reconciled, a.m.; Wednesdays, 8:45 a.m., Rockford and during Lent 6-6:30 p.m.; Cathedral of St. Peter: Tuesdays all day Saturdays, 8:45 a.m. (until all during Lent, 6:45-7:30 p.m. St. Patrick: Be Reconciled, March Michael Walschot “Your Personal CFO” heard), 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Sundays, (during adoration) Saturday, 8:30 25, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the • Retirement and Financial Planning Services 9:15-9:45 a.m.; Be Reconciled, a.m., 3:30 p.m.; Be Reconciled, downtown church, Fourth Street. • Small Company Retirement Plans March 25, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. March 25, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Continued on page 8 • Alternative Investments • Tax Planning • 401(k)/403(b)/457 Rollovers • Estate Planning • Independent Investment Advice THANK YOU • Healthcare, LTC, and Life Insurance Thank you to the faithful priests of our Diocese 608 Washington, Suite 304 — Naperville, IL 60540 for their untiring attention to our needs. 630-778-6260 Many of us only see a small part of what they do each and [email protected] — web: michaelwalschot.com every day, week, month or year. 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Lent Faith Shapes Serrans to Hear Lent Talk AURORA—Father Dan Pe- an increase in vocations to the ters will share his thoughts priesthood and consecrated reli- on how to grow in faith as we gious life in the center’s chapel, Q&A ‘Catholic Foodie’ travel through the season of Mass, lunch and the talk will Lent when the Serra Cub of follow. While looking for Lent reci- the Aurora Deanery meets at The event is free and non- pes this year, we found a New 12 noon, March 3, at Presence members are welcome to attend Mercy Medical Center, 1325 N. Orleans Catholic foodie we to learn about the Serrans. weren’t aware of. Highland Ave., here. Jeff Young is a man who likes The meeting will begin with a Info: Mike McKee, 630/896-6834 to cook and likes spreading his at 11:40 a.m., offered for or [email protected]. Catholic faith, hence his blog at Lent Confessions http://catholicfoodie.com. We wanted to share Young’s From page 4 a.m.-7 p.m. pretzel recipe (below) because Savanna Sublette we knew about the tradition St. John the Baptist: Our Lady of Perpetual Help: of the pretzel and its link to Sundays, 8 a.m.; March 18, 8:30 a.m.; Be March 18, 7 p.m., Sterling Deanery prayer. We found this explana- Reconciled, March 25, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. communal penance, St. Catherine, tion on bustedhalo.com. Somonauk Prophetstown; March 19, 6:30 According to Greg Dues, in p.m., Sterling Deanery communal St. John the Baptist: Tuesdays, his book “Catholic Customs penance, Our Lady of Perpetual 5-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 4-4:45 p.m.; and Traditions,” “These little Help, Sublette breads were shaped in the form Fridays Feb. 20-March 13, March of arms crossed in prayer and 27, 5-6 p.m.; March 20, 4-5 p.m.; Sugar Grove were called bracellae (Latin, March 31, 4-6 p.m.; April 3, 10 St. Katharine Drexel: Monday- ‘little arms’). Among the Ger- a.m.-12 noon; Be Reconciled, Friday, 7-7:25 a.m.; Saturdays, mans the word became ‘bret- March 25, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 8:30-10 a.m., 3:30-4:10 p.m.; by zel’. These pretzels were a South Beloit appointment; March 29, 4 p.m., (Photos provided) communal penance; Be Reconciled, common Lenten food through- St. Peter: Mondays, after 7 p.m. Jeff Young is New Orlean’s “Catholic Foodie.” March 25, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. out the Middle Ages in Europe, Mass; Tuesday-Friday, after 7 a.m. and became an all year round Can you tell me about your Mass, more frequent confes- Mass; Tuesdays and Wednesdays Sycamore snack, in its original shape only Q favorite Lent thing? Is it a sion, and praying the rosary as (Spanish), 7-8 p.m. during family St. Mary: Saturdays, 4 p.m.; by in the last (19th) century.” practice? A food? A family tradi- a family. Our success rate with adoration; Fridays after 6:30 p.m. appointment; Be Reconciled, Maybe making pretzels in tion? All three? each endeavor might not be the stations; Saturdays, after 8 a.m. March 25, 8-9 a.m., 10-11 a.m., 12 Lent can become one of your Mass, 3:45-4:45 p.m., after 6:30 noon-1 p.m., 2-3 p.m., 4-4:45 p.m. My wife and I have shared best, but we keep on trying. family traditions. p.m. Spanish Mass; Sundays, after T ampico many Lenten traditions with Among all the traditions and 9:30 a.m. Mass; Be Reconciled, We also wanted to introduce A St. Mary: March 18, 7 p.m., our children, such as the CRS celebrations of Lent, my favorite March 25, 7 p.m. Young, so check out the Q&A Sterling Deanery communal Rice Bowl, baking pretzels on — and that of my family — is the that starts on this page. Spring Grove penance, St. Catherine, — Sharon Boehlefeld, features Ash Wednesday and all Lenten celebration of Holy Thursday. St. Peter: Wednesdays, 7-8 Prophetstown; March 19, 6:30 editor Fridays, striving to go to daily Continued on page 10 p.m.; Saturdays, 3-3:45 p.m.; p.m., Sterling Deanery communal by appointment; Be Reconciled, penance, Our Lady of Perpetual March 25, 9-11 a.m., 12 noon-2 Help, Sublette; Be Reconciled, Jeff Young’s Lent Pretzels p.m., 8 p.m. communal penance March 25, 5:30-7 p.m. Ingredients: Sterling Walton 1½ cups lukewarm water (about 110 F) Sacred Heart: Saturdays 9 a.m., St. Mary: Be Reconciled, March 1 tablespoon honey 4:30-5:15 p.m.; Monday and 25, 1:30-2:30 p.m. 1 envelope active dry yeast (2¼ tea- Tuesday, after 7 a.m. Mass; March Warren spoons) 30, 6-7 p.m.; March 31, 5-6 p.m.; St. Ann: 2 cups all-purpose flour (we prefer Be Reconciled, March 25, TBA Feb. 27, March 20, 6-6:30 p.m.; March 5, 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; King Arthur) St. Mary: Tuesdays Feb. 24-March Be Reconciled, March 25, 8:30- 2 cups White Whole Wheat flour 31, 9:15-10:15 a.m. (parish 9:30 a.m. (from King Arthur) (or just use center); Saturdays 4-4:45 p.m.; 4 cups all-purpose flour) March 17, 6:30 p.m. communal Wonder Lake 1 teaspoon Kosher salt penance at Sacred Heart in Christ the King: Be Reconciled, Coarse salt (for topping) Sterling; Be Reconciled, March 25, March 25, 1-3 p.m. 1 egg, beaten 9:30 a.m.-12 noon, 1-3 p.m. Woodstock Stockton St. Mary: Thursdays, Feb. Directions: Holy Cross: Add the honey to 1½ cups warm wa- Saturdays, 3:30-4:15 25-March 12, 7-9 p.m.; Be p.m.; Be Reconciled, March 25, 7 Reconciled, March 25, 1-4 p.m. ter (about 110 F). You don’t want the wa- ter too hot … that would kill the yeast. Fish Fries and Other Lent Meals Add the yeast and stir until dissolved. Add 1 tsp salt and stir until dissolved. twist into pretzel shapes. Seee additional Lent meals in the Rockford Blend in the flour using a fork. When the Place the pretzels on baking stones (or lightly Feb. 13 and 20 issues. St. Bernadette: Fridays, Feb. dough begins to pull away from the bowl, lay greased cookie sheets) 20-March 3, 5-7 p.m. fish fry. it out on a hard surface and knead till smooth. Brush each pretzel with the beaten egg and North Aurora Sponsor: Knights of Columbus Cut the dough into pieces… about the size of sprinkle with salt. Blessed Sacrament: Fridays, 5:30 Council 15530. Cost: $8 adults, the palm of your hand. 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(CNS) boy. Do not do the least thing to him. land of Moriah. There you shall of- I know now how devoted you are fer him up as a holocaust on a height said to his servants, “Both of you “Here are the fi re and the wood, that I will point out to you.” stay here with the donkey while the but where is the sheep for the holo- to God, since you did not withhold Abraham always tried to please boy and I go on over yonder. We caust?” from me your own beloved son.” the Lord, but sometimes the things will worship and then come back Abraham took a deep breath Abraham wiped his eyes and he was asked to do seemed impos- to you.” and answered his son. “God Him- threw down the knife. As soon sible, and this was one of those The servants made a camp as self will provide the sheep for the as he did, he saw a ram that was impossible tasks. Abraham, carrying a burning torch, holocaust.” entangled by its horn in the thick The next morning Abraham a length of rope and a knife, went When Abraham reached the brush. This he offered as the holo- loaded his donkeys with supplies toward the spot where he would altar site, he built the altar and caust to God. and fi rewood, and he headed out make an altar. stacked the fi rewood on it. He tied Then God’s messenger spoke with two of his servants and Isaac Isaac went with his father, car- Isaac up with the rope and put him again. “I will bless you abundantly to the place the Lord had indicated. rying fi rewood for the holocaust on top of the altar. With tears in and make your descendants as After a three-day journey, Abra- offering. “Father?” he asked. his eyes and the knife in his hand, countless as the stars of the sky and ham could see his destination. He “Yes, son?” Abraham prepared to offer his son the sands of the seashore.” Rockford Musicians Rock the Hymns BY LYNNE CONNER Led by their music teacher, about the songs on Missalette, Missalette in Concert For the Junior Observer Jeremy Toledo, the group called though; these hymns rock! Missalette, recently released their “One of the biggest debates that What: The Missalette group will ave you ever dreamed of perform their “Hymns that Rock” making a CD like Taylor fi rst album of the same name. we have in our music classes is: Can church hymns rock?” Toledo said. live at a concert March 15 at Swift or One Direction? Some of the songs on Missalette Rockford University. H “So, in 2010 we did a concert of Well, some students from St. include: “All That We Have,” “Hail Cost: $10 per tickets. Rita, St. James and St. Edward Mary: Gentle Woman” and “They’ll ‘rocked out’ church hymns and the Info: 815/226-4000. schools in Rockford made this Know We Are Christians.” Missalette album sort of grew out Missalette CDs are available to dream come true. There is something different of that,” he said. buy at The Vineyard in Rockford. Toledo and the choir recorded a Rita School. two song demo CD. With the back- “I think that singing these songs ing of Father John Evans and St. in a fun, upbeat way makes people Rita Parish, they released the Mis- want to listen and participate more salette album this past December. in the Mass,” she added. The Missalette group includes St. James School seventh grader students from Boylan Central Cath- Francis Cichock joined Missalette as olic High School and fi fth through a way to “give back” to his church. eighth grade students from the three “I like being a part of the choir be- Rockford parish schools. cause it gives me the chance to help “Being a part out our church by of Missalette is not singing at Mass,” just about singing, he said. “Maybe it’s about giving my example will praise to God,” encourage other said Melanie Gar- kids to see how bacz an eighth they can help out at The Missalette grader from St. Garbacz their parishes.” Cichock There‛s Still Time to Send Your Hearts for Lent If you want to be a friend of the http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. They’ll 555 Colman Center Dr., P.O. Box 7044, poor during Lent, taking part in Heart to Heart is need to click on Junior Observer, then on the Rockford, IL 61125. Do not mount your hearts the perfect way. Heart to Heart artwork. on other paper because it adds to mailing costs. If you don’t have a pair of hearts to decorate, Send your decorated double-hearts and a $2 The deadline to send your hearts and donation ask an adult to help you download a picture at donation for each pair to The Junior Observer, is Good Friday, April 3, 2015. 10 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2015 | The Observer

Diocesan Schools Mark Ash Wednesday

(Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) Bishop David Malloy marks with ashes the foreheads of students (above and below) from Cathedral of St. Peter School on Ash Wednes- day at the cathedral in Rockford.

(Photo provided) Father Ryan Browning told preschoolers at St. Patrick Parish in St. Charles, they could make Lent special this way: “Wake up every day. Make the sign of the cross, and say ‘Jesus I love you.’ ” Father Browning is parochial vicar at the parish. Children at St. Mary Parish in Elgin celebrated Ash Wednesday at Mass. Most students were comfortable with the ashes being applied, according to parish adults. Placing ashes on a student is Deacon Hank Orlik . (Photo provided) (Photo

Pilgrimage to Greece HURRY, includes 3-night cruise Q&A Faith Shapes ‘Catholic Foodie’ Only a Steps of St. Paul with Fr. David Peck few seats From page 8 greens salad, hummus, and near northern Illinois in the fore- June 14-24, 2015 I understand that Easter is the parsley potatoes. We come to seeable future? remain! greatest feast of the Church year, Includes: the table in our Sunday best. I do have another book in Visit the Biblical churches of ancient — R/T fl ights — Chicago/ as it commemorates Jesus’ vic- We pray, asking God to bless us A the works. I am leading the times. See the ruins of the pagan world Athens tory over sin and death. But for and to bless everyone. My wife next Food Meets Faith pilgrim- and beginnings of Christianity. Be able to — Private air conditioned motor me and my family, the celebra- and I share a glass of wine, and age to Italy Oct. 12 to 24, so the celebrate holy Mass in special historic sites. coach tion of Holy Thursday embodies I read the Passover story from next book will be “Around the Inspiring Highlights: — First Class hotels an intimacy that’s diffi cult to ri- — All breakfasts and nine the book of Exodus. The entire Table with The Catholic Foodie:  Athens  Meteora  Thessaloniki val. I liken it to the anticipation dinners meal becomes a prayer. Italian Cuisine,” and will prob-  Orthodox  Berea — Admission per itinerary before Christmas morning when We usually end the meal just ably hit the shelves some time  Philippi - Alexandroupolis — Professional tour guide I was a kid. In a certain sense, in time for us to race out the door in 2016.  3-night cruise: Mykonos, Ephesus, — Celebrate daily Mass the anticipation is better than its and down the street to our par- I have a few other projects in Patmos, Crete, Santorini fulfi llment. And the anticipation ish where we resume our prayer the works, including a book of  Visit Ancient Corinth on Holy Thursday is palpable. Spiritual Leader around the table … this time at Lenten inspiration for families Father David Peck Liturgically, we enter into Pastor, St. John Neumann God’s table with our parish fam- to be released for the Amazon St. Charles, Illinois the most intimate meal that $ PP, Dbl. Occ. ily. We enter into the celebration Kindle in just a couple of weeks. 4559Includes all Taxes Jesus shared with His Apos- of the Lord’s Supper, allowing Illinois isn’t on my calendar at tles, the meal within which he it to set the tone for the holiest the moment. But that is simply CINDY NICOLOSI TRAVEL gave His very Self to them three days of the year. because no one has invited me Specializing in faith-based journeys and to us in the Eucharist. yet (hint, hint!). Serving all your travel needs Our annual tradition on Holy What’s next for the Catho- Cindy Nicolosi, CTC (Cell: 815-298-7460) 849 Breckenboro Road Thursday consists of a modi- lic Foodie? Do you have If you are interested in bringing Young [email protected] Lake Summerset Q fi ed seder meal, complete with another book in the works? Are north, reach him through his blog at home - offi ce (815) 248-3106 Davis IL 61019 roasted lamb chops, a bitter you going to visit anywhere in or http://catholicfoodie.com.

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Going on Now McHenry Deanery During Catholic Schools Week, ALGONQUIN fifth grade students of St. Mar- Catholics Returning Home: Registration is under way for six garet Mary School in Algonquin, weeks of Catholics Returning Home, made blankets (right) for McHen- which will begin at St. Margaret Mary ry County Project Linus Project. April 14. For Catholics interested in Families donated fleece and coming back to the Church. Info: came into school to help children Dave or Mary Philipps, 815/347- cut and tie blankets. 6093; www.saintmargaretmary.org. Also at the parish, religious AURORA education students and parish Concert tickets: St. Joseph Parish is selling tickets for its April 12, 5-9 families collected money to buy p.m., Divine Mercy concert featuring rice and beans for Catholic As- Hermana Glenda from Parral, Chile. sistance Missions. They hope to Limited seating. Cost: $10. Info: raise enough money during Lent contact Maria Velazquez, 630/788- to build a house in Haiti. Ellie Nel- 7946; parish, 630/844-3780. son, DRE , and others (below) ac- BATAVIA cept children’s handprints from Volunteers needed: Parishioners Despinasse, Haiti. at Holy Cross are being asked to help set up, serve and provide food for the March 19 St. Joseph table. Info: Michelle Fritz, 630/879-5247 or Angela Lempke, 630/715-5210. Feb. 27 Algonquin Life in the Spirit: 7:30 p.m.; St. Margaret Mary, 111 S. Hubbard St. (Photos provided) Final session. Topic: Growth and transformation. Sterling Deanery Save the Date

March 5 BELVIDERE Family training: 6-9 p.m.; NASR of the Belvidere Park, 6581 Revlon Dr. Topic: Supporting students during transition from school to life. Sponsor: Family Matters. Dinner provided; limited childcare available. Info: Easter Seals, 815/965-5069, ext. 1221. (Photos provided) March 12 Students at St. Mary School in Sterling recently took part in spelling MCHENRY and religious bees. Spelling bee winners (above, from left) are Brady St. Baldrick’s: 5-9 p.m.; McHenry High School West Campus, 4724 W. Moran, second; Meagan Moore, first; and Grace Wade, third. Religion Crystal Lake Road. Church of Holy bee winners (left, from left) are Ben Sheats, third; Kyle Yde, first; and Apostles team captain Father Paul Emma Yde, second. White, pastor. Info: https://www. stbaldricks.org/teams/holyapostles/. March 14 What’s Up ELGIN category/god/. Pi day: 9 a.m.-noon; St. Mary Tue March 3 Submit Online: Parish, school and organization publicists may Binsfeld Hall, 397 Fulton St. Pie send news and photos using interactive forms at The Observer web- ROCKFORD contest in honor of the date and pi, site http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/contact-us. Click on Submit Polar Plunge: noon; Rock Cut 3.1415926. Pie judging at 9:26 a.m. AURORA State Park Olson Lake. Fundraiser Cost: donation for admission. Serra Club: 11:40 a.m.; Presence Events and News. (You may attach one picture per form.) Submis- sions will be forwarded to El Observador and to the diocesan calendar. for Special Olympics Illinois. ROCKFORD Mercy Medical Center, 1325 N. Highland Ave. Rosary, Mass, Submit by Mail: Send mail submissions to The Observer, P.O. Box Plunging once an hour for 24 hours. Health fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; St. Cost: $75 or more in pledges. Info: Bernadette, 2400 Bell Ave. For lunch and talk. Speaker: Father 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. Debbie Kelly, 815/288-2939; www. families and senior citizens. Various Dan Peters. Topic: Growing in Deadline is 10 days before publication. plungeillinois.com. free screenings; informational faith during Lent. Free. Info: health, government and general Mike McKee, 630/896-6834, Clare . second session “Light in a Dark STERLING interest booths; food and bake sale; [email protected]. World.” Info: 815/ 633-6311. “Spring Break”: 4 p.m.-midnight; used books; raffle and door prizes. MCHENRY Newman Central Catholic High BATAVIA Wed March 4 School, 1101 W. 23rd St. Dinner, March 15 “The Drop Box”: various times; 3rd Dinner dance: 6:30-11 p.m.; dance and auction. Cost: $35 ELBURN Randall 15, 550 N. Randall Road. Deadline for March 13 What’s Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; St. per person; $65 per couple. Turkey dinner: Pro-life film about pastor saving Up (for events March 16-22) W. Bull Valley Road. Sponsor: Gall, 120 W. Shannon St. Free-range Info: Joy Welty, 815/625-0500l, unwanted babies. Info: tickets — parish marriage ministry. Theme: turkey and the fixings, including Irish [email protected]; www. Hawaiian beach party. Catered soda bread and desserts. Dine-in at 630/225-8400; movie — www. Sat March 7 newmancchs.org. parish hall; carry-out at American thedropboxfilm.com/. dinner, dessert bar, games, Legion Hall. Cost: $10 adults; $8 FREEPORT dancing and more. Cost: $40 Watch for more events on The Observer senior citizens; $5 children 6-12; ROCKFORD per couple until March 1; $50 Catholic Newspaper Facebook page Boosters dinner: 5-7 p.m.; Beltline free children 5 and younger. Info: Dinner, talk: 5:30 p.m. meal, 6:30 per couple after March 1. Info: and the diocesan calendar page at Café, 325 W. South St. Sponsor: 630/365-6030, www.stgall.com. p.m. talk; St. Bernadette, 2312 http://hamarriageministry.com/ www.rockforddiocese.org. Glenwood Ave. Speaker: Abbie Aquin Athletic Department. Buffet Reese, author of “Dedicated dinner; beer and wine provided Send the News to God” about Rockford’s Poor by Aquin Boosters (donations The Canons Regular of St. John Cantius in Chicago accepted). Prizes every half-hour. St. Patrick and St. Lent Missions Full-price of meal donated. Cost: presents a Musical Program of Gregorian Chant Joseph celebrations $10 each. Info: laura.diemer@ 6:20 – 7:00 p.m. and Other Activities aquinschools.org, 815/235-3154, March 17, 2015 Feasts honoring both of these Seee additional Lent activities in ext. 226. The Canons Regular of St. John Cantius focus are coming in March. Send your Ashes to Ashes Feb. 13, The Observer their liturgical apostolate on the “restoration parish, school or organization plans of the sacred.” One of the important ways to Feb. 20. LOVES PARK no later than March 4. Theology of the Body: 12:30 and restore beauty of the Holy Mass is through Gregorian Chant and sacred music. 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Faith Forum

Guest Column The Church and the Just War Theory by Father John Catoir In my last column I gave a Ethically Speaking achieved will be proportionate to the evil to be suffered. This brief overview of the Church’s is perhaps the most difficult criteria to satisfy simply because teaching on self-defense. The by Father Kenneth the actual proportion cannot be known ahead of time. And, at same basic principle can at Wasilewski times, the hoped for good may not end up being the actual good times be invoked on a larger Diocesan Ethicist achieved. One must be honest and reasonable about any such Catholic News Service scale, even among nations. assessment given the information at hand. While some of the ideas which Third, those with legitimate authority are the ones who make Beauty Can’t Be would influence the Christian [email protected] the final determination. It is their responsibility in light of that articulation of what is known authority. This also means that the moral responsibility for the as the “Just War Theory” predate Christianity, it was really the decision to engage in war or not, lies squarely with those tasked Found in a Jar work of theologians like St. Augustine in the 4th Century who to make such decisions. Individual soldiers have responsibility were able to reconcile such principles with the Gospel. In the for the actions they engage in or refuse to engage in during that Recently, I sent out this end, it was believed (and is still believed) that Christians can conflict, but the decision to engage in war in the first place is the tweet: “When you look in the only reconcile their faith and fighting a war, if certain, very responsibility of those with authority. An individual soldier is mirror don’t focus on wrinkles, demanding, criteria were met. Thus war might be seen as an act not responsible for the decision to go to war or not, but they must rather look deeply at your over- of legitimate self-defense on a large scale. still conduct themselves so as not to engage in unnecessary or all beauty which reveals your Generally speaking, the Church abhors war and the inevitable excessive harm. love and inner goodness.” destruction and loss of life it brings. However, it also recognizes Fourth, there must be a probability of success. A conflict Some dictionaries attempt to that in a fallen world at times war may be the only option which is not engaged in simply to cause destruction or to harass an define beauty. They say beauty stands in the way of even greater evil being perpetrated. How enemy. Rather, the goal of the conflict must be to right the wrong is: being lovely, seemly, worthy, does one know if such a point has been reached? In the classic or eliminate the threat from causing further or future harm. fair, fine, radiant, alluring, formulation a war is only justified if all of the following criteria This principle applies primarily to those actions which may be splendid, admirable, exquisite, are met. pre-emptive in nature. Fighting against an obviously stronger wonderful, attractive, stupen- First, there must be a just cause. This can mean that I am enemy because one is attacked may be legitimate even if it is dous, enjoyable and captivating. defending against an unjust attacker or defending the rights a desperate attempt to defend one’s country, but intentionally How many of these adjectives of the vulnerable. It might also mean I am attempting to beginning a fight that cannot reasonably be won is another story. can be aptly used to describe stop an attack before it happens or even that I am regaining Finally, one must exhaust all other avenues of settling a the face? Not many. They ground unjustly taken. Regardless of the specifics, it must be conflict first. War must be the last resort after reasonable describe a person’s positive demonstrated that the cause is one of justice or defense — not diplomatic alternatives have failed or as the last effort to defend qualities, all of which pertain to hatred, jealousy, greed or vengeance. This also means one’s one’s homeland. the inner beauty of the soul. intentions must be as good and right as the cause is just. Wrong These criteria are difficult and challenging. They demonstrate It is said that beauty is in intentions, even with a just cause, destroy or weaken the clearly that not all moral issues have easy black and white the eye of the beholder, which legitimacy of the cause. answers. Rather, they provide some basic guidelines to help us is quite true. Then one must Second, there must be reason to believe that the good to be guide our choices in confusing and difficult circumstances. examine the beholder’s capac- ity to see beneath the surface. When you look in the mirror, you become the beholder. You Stephen Fry, , and the Cross of Jesus will either focus on the wrin- kles or you will look deeper to The British writer, actor, longest speech by God in the Scriptures: “Where were you Guest Column find the light within your soul. and comedian Stephen Fry is when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell me, if you know…. Is it dim? Or is it radiant? featured in a YouTube video Who shut within doors the sea…when I made the clouds its by Father Robert In many ways, your beauty Barron garment and thick darkness its swaddling bands? Have you which has gone viral: over has nothing to do with the face 5 million views as of this Rector, President of ever in your lifetime commanded the morning and shown the Mundelein Seminary you were born with. It has moment. As you may know, Fry dawn its place” (Job 38: 4, 8-10)? God goes on, taking Job on everything to do with the state is, like his British counterparts a lengthy tour of the mysteries, conundrums, and wonders of of your soul. Christopher Hitchens and Word on Fire Ministry the universe, introducing him to ever wider contexts, situating A woman who is out of work Richard Dawkins, a fairly his suffering within frameworks of meaning that he had never and afraid, suddenly, has ac- ferocious atheist, who has made a name for himself in recent before considered. In light of God’s speech, I would first suggest cepted a great job. Her face in years as a very public debunker of all things religious. In the to Stephen Fry that the true God is the providential Lord of all of the weeks before was strained, video in question, he articulates precisely what he would say to space and all of time. sad and unattractive. News of God if, upon arriving at the pearly gates, he discovered that he Secondly, I would observe that none of us can see more than the job snapped her out of the was mistaken in his atheism. Fry says that he would ask God a tiny swatch of that immense canvas on which God works. doldrums. She now exudes joy why he made a universe in which children get bone cancer, a And therefore I would urge him to reconsider his confident and becomes a radiant woman. universe in which human beings suffer horrifically and without assertion that the suffering of the world — even the most horrific She still has the same face, but justification. If such a monstrous, self-absorbed, and stupid God and seemingly unjustified — is necessarily without meaning. this leads us to believe that real exists, Fry insists, he would decidedly not want to spend eternity Imagine that one page of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings was torn beauty comes from within. with him. Now there is much more to Fry’s rant — it goes on for away and allowed to drift on the wind. Imagine further that that Don’t tell that to the billion- several minutes — but you get the drift. page became, in the course of several months, further ripped dollar cosmetic industry, which To those who feel that Stephen Fry has delivered a devastating and tattered so that only one paragraph of it remained legible. specializes in “touching up,” blow to religious belief, let me say simply this: this objection And finally imagine that someone who had never heard of telling men and women that is nothing new to Christians. St. Paul, Origen, Augustine, Tolkien’s rich and multi-layered story came, by chance, upon you can primp up easily and C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton and many, many other Christian that single paragraph. Would it not be the height of arrogance improve your appearance. Con- theologians up and down the centuries have dealt with it. In fact, and presumption for that person to declare that those words sider that you can’t make-over a one of the pithiest expressions of the problem was formulated made not a lick of sense? Would it not be akin to someone, soul with lipstick or creams. by St. Thomas Aquinas in the thirteenth century. The great utterly ignorant of higher mathematics, declaring that a complex Vanity is a gentle vice and it Catholic philosopher argued that if one of two contraries be algebraic formula, coherent in itself but opaque to him, is affects men and women. infinite, the other would be altogether destroyed. Yet God is nothing but gibberish? Given our impossibly narrow point of You can be attractive or called infinitely good. Therefore, if God exists, there should be view, how could any of us ever presume to pronounce on the unattractive. All you have to do no evil. But there is evil. Thus it certainly seems to follow that “meaninglessness” of what happens in the world? is send signals that are either God does not exist. Thomas thereby conveys all of the power of A third basic observation I would make to Mr. Fry is this: once alluring or disgusting. If you Fry’s observations without the histrionics. And of course, all of we grant that God exists, we hold to the very real possibility don’t care, then be as much of this subtle theological wrestling with the problem of suffering of a life beyond this one. But this implies that no evil in this a slob as you like, because the is grounded, finally, in the most devastating rant ever uttered world, even death itself, is of final significance. Is it terrible that beauty of a human being is against God, a rant found not in an essay of some disgruntled innocent children die of wasting diseases? Well of course. But more an option than a gift. atheist philosopher but rather in the pages of the Bible. I’m is it finally and irreversibly terrible? Is it nothing but terrible? Beauty is a living thing. It’s talking about the book of Job. By no means! It might in fact be construed as an avenue to more an ambience than physi- According to the familiar story, Job is an innocent man, but something unsurpassably good. cal. Beyond first impressions, he is nevertheless compelled to endure every type of suffering. In the last analysis, the best rejoinder to Fry’s objection is a one can gradually discover hid- In one fell swoop, he loses his wealth, his livelihood, his family, distinctively Christian one, for Christians refer to the day on den treasures in anothe person and his health. A group of friends console him and then attempt which Jesus was unjustly condemned, abandoned by his friends, that were not noticed at first. to offer theological explanations for his pain. But Job dismisses brutally scourged, paraded like an animal through the streets, To be beautiful is to be lovely. them all and, with all the fury of Stephen Fry, calls out God, nailed to an instrument of torture and left to die as “Good Loveliness, in the dictionary, is summoning Him, as it were, into the dock to explain Himself. Friday.” To understand that is to have the ultimate answer to Job defined as a quality that Out of the desert whirlwind God then speaks — and it is the — and to Stephen Fry. Continued on page 13 The Observer | FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2015 13

Viewpoints Beauty Can’t Be Ordinary Time CNS/ Martha Campbell Marching for Life Found in a Jar In All its Phases from page 12 inspires love, affection or Advocates of the pro-life movement marched on Washington admiration. It would seem that recently on the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Roe a person who sends forth feel- v. Wade that legalized abortion. Participants sprawled on cold ings of love is far more attrac- concrete in a “die-in” in front of tive than just a pretty face. Seeking Life the White House. Cultivating a loving heart, I know several people who by Moises march every year. They par- even toward strangers, in- Sandoval volves no risk at all. If the ticipate in the ministries of my stranger responds with boorish former parish in Croton-on- behavior, then turn away. But Hudson, New York. At dawn, always remember that a smile they board buses for the 5- or Catholic News Service is worth a pound of makeup. 6-hour ride to Washington and To be beautiful is to be fair return late that night. Much and fi ne. These are qualities more than that is needed to safeguard a culture of life today. “But daddy wants you to date that one can cultivate. Good Recently, the “PBS NewsHour” focused on the struggles of more than one person before you young working parents. Paul Solman, the PBS correspondent re- breeding can begin when you get married.” are very young, or in midlife, porting the story, said that the United States was one of a hand- or on whatever day you decide ful of countries that does not provide any paid time off for new to be beautiful. mothers, unless you’re lucky enough to work for a company such To be beautiful is to be as Google or live in places like California that will provide some paid family leave. radiant, alluring and splen- in the News Voices The Family Medical Leave Act, enacted in 1993, provides for did. Radiance is a state of 12 weeks of unpaid leave but only for employees of fi rms with at being fi lled, which is fi lled ent is a time of prayer — pray for those who least 50 workers. But a fi rst-time mother interviewed by Sol- with light, joy and happi- are suffering and offer your voice. Say, “This man said it was very diffi cult to ness. Never underestimate the is wrong. There is no political, social, cultural get her employer’s approval, and I was surprised power of faith in this process. ‘L she had to return to work sooner or religious reason for this.” ’ to learn recently Rejoicing in the knowledge of than she thought because she and that sick leave God’s love can lift you to new — Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C., Feb. 18, her husband could not afford to heights in a matter of mo- about persecuted Christians around the world have her stay at home to care for for workers is no ments. her baby. She added that if she had longer a given. We known how diffi cult it would be, she would have opted not to have always had it. Soul Kitchen Feeds Bodies and Spirits the child. Caring for a newborn is only the fi rst of many hurdles parents You’ve probably never had a meal at the Soul a coordinator, who provides each guest with a face today. Among industrialized countries, writes columnist Kitchen in Red Bank. That’s too bad, because voucher. The ratio between those who pay and Nicholas Kristof of The New York Times, 70 percent of 3-year- the odds are that you’d enjoy it — especially those who work for their meals hovers at about olds go to preschool, but in the United States only 38 percent when you’re 50 per cent, the manager explained, but some attend preschool. Guest Column aware of the do both—“because it’s good company and good “In America, we have subsidized private jets, big banks and by Jerry Costello restaurant’s food in a good environment,” he said. hedge fund managers,” Kristof wrote. “Wouldn’t it make more for The Christophers’ Light One Cancle back story. It’s Jimmy Elsby, 63, of Red Bank, gave vocal sense to subsidize kids?” a good one, support to what Morreale had been discussing. My wife and I were married in the 1950s and we had six chil- [email protected] believe me. Along with Howard Bianchi, 68, also of Red dren. I earned only $100 a week as a reporter for The Tribune in To begin Bank, he dines at the Soul Kitchen two or three Albuquerque, New Mexico, supplemented by freelance photog- with, the Soul Kitchen is a project of Jon Bon times a week in exchange for outdoor work. raphy and my pay as an Army reservist. My wife did not have to Jovi, the rock singer who’s a native of New Jer- “It’s kind of like family here,” he said. work full time. sey and who keeps the state close to his heart. The Soul Kitchen is located in a former auto We never worried about whether we could afford another In turn, the restaurant is a project of the JBJ shop, one that’s been transformed into a smart- child. I had health insurance through my employment to pay the Soul Foundation, a nonprofi t founded in 2006 looking dining room. Communal tables foster prenatal and hospital bills. It is different today. The hospital cost and whose aim is simple and at the same time a communal spirit where regular customers of having a child adds up to $30,000 or more. I was surprised to complex: tackling the twin problems of hunger mingle with the volunteer work force. Manager learn recently that sick leave for workers is no longer a given. We and homelessness. I had seen a couple of refer- always had it. Morreale is one of only four paid employees, ences to the Soul Kitchen, but a recent article Kristof bolsters my feeling that the times were better in the but they supervise a list of volunteers that num- by Tammy La Gorce in The New York Times past: “Even with the global Great Depression,” he recently bers in the hundreds. And it’s been going strong explained its operation in some detail. And wrote, “the United States performed brilliantly in the fi rst three- when you hear it, I think you’ll like it. since the foundation was established. quarters of the 20th century, with incomes and education mostly Here’s the way the Soul Kitchen works: it What exactly does Jon Bon Jovi lend to the rising and inequality fl at or falling — and gains were broadly operates more or less on the honor system, but enterprise? His name, for one thing, and his shared by poor and rich alike.” with a twist. Diners in the 30-seat restaurant are presence for another. With his schedule of But Ronald Reagan’s “Morning in America,” turned out to be asked to donate $10 for their meal, but if they’re personal appearances, of course, he’s somewhat the twilight leading to the darkness of “stagnation and inequal- unable to pay they join a host of volunteers who limited in the time he can put in at the restau- ity” in which we fi nd ourselves today, Kristof said. perform restaurant-related duties: folding nap- rant. But when he and his wife are there, ac- The economy continues to grow, but the rich are the only ones kins, fi lling water pitchers and the like. cording to customer Elsby, “They talk to people who gain. Median household income is little better than it was in Manager Lou Morreale explained the opera- and do whatever needs to be done.” Bon Jovi’s 1979, writes Kristof, and the typical family in Canada appears tion in more detail to La Gorce. “Some (volun- wife, Dorothea Hurley, “runs this place like it’s better off than the typical American family. teers) wash dishes, some clean windows. But her own kitchen,” Elsby said. If we really care about the future of our country and a culture we’re always careful to preserve people’s dig- Most of all, the rock music star is doing of life, we must march on Washington again and again, literally nity. No one knows at any table whether you’re something about hunger rather than simply and metaphorically, demanding paid maternity leave, an increase paying or whether you’ve worked as a volunteer lamenting the fact that it’s there. He’s providing in the minimum wage so that young people can afford to go to to eat.” good food and good company at a minimal cost. school and have children, sick leave for everyone, and laws and Arrangements for either paying customers That’s a start, surely, and, as I said before, it’s a policies that lessen inequality. or volunteer laborers are made in advance with good one. People are our greatest resource.

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Everybody makes mis- THIS FILM CONTAINS violence, strong sexual content, including (CNS)—Movie critic Sister takes and everybody deserves an aberrant situation, graphic nonmarital sexual activity and nudity, Rose Pacatte covered her first another chance,” she told NCR drug use, profanity, rough and crude language. red carpet event in January, in an interview in advance of scoring a spot in the media the Razzies event. — Catholic News Service (Observer screen grab/ www.facebook.com/SisterRose scrum at the Los Angeles pre- Sister Rose was the perfect GoesToTheMovies?fref=nf) miere of Kevin Costner’s new person to hand out the new Sister Rose Pacatte of the Daugh- movie, “Black or White.” award, said Mo Murphy, co- ters of St. Paul took nephew Max Sister Rose ended up inter- owner and executive producer Bressler to the Ricardo Montal- viewing Newsome, Costner of the Razzies. ban Theatre for the Razzies re- and their co-star Octavia Spen- Not only does she have the hearsal. cer for her TV series, “The journalistic credentials — Sis- wasn’t nominated for an Oscar INNdustry with Sister Rose,” ter Rose is director of the Cali- for his work behind the camera. from the sidelines of the red fornia-based Pauline Center for But Sister Rose was no fan of carpet. Media Studies — she also rec- his latest work, the critically On Feb. 21, Sister Rose took ognizes good filmmaking, said acclaimed “Gone Girl.” center stage at an even bigger Murphy. “I hated ‘Gone Girl,’ though Hollywood event — the annual The Razzies producer re- not because of the acting. There Golden Raspberry Awards, called The New York Times was not one likable person in it better known as the Razzies. profile of Sister Rose from 2013 and it was really violent.” For 35 years the tongue-in- that noted how she reviews The ceremony, which was cheek, Razzies have “honored” movies based on how they shed not televised, took place at the worst of Hollywood — bad light on the human experience. the Montalban Theatre for acting, bad writing, bad direct- “We want to put her on the the performing arts in Hol- ing, bad movies. Think of them map,” said Murphy. “She’s very lywood. That’s right in Sister as the opposite Oscars. In fact, cool. And she’s got a sense of Rose’s neck of the woods; she the Razzies traditionally take humor.” lives with other Daughters of place the night before the hal- In the days leading up to the St. Paul in nearby Culver City, lowed Academy Awards. Razzies, Sister Rose was busy California. This year, the Razzies for the writing introductions for each The Academy Awards are first time included a new honor nominee. always Hollywood’s biggest — the Redeemer Award — for She said it was easy to do weekend of the year. But unlike an actor who has made up for that for Affleck. Not just be- celebrities who were busy get- his or her past transgressions cause he is, as she said, “easy ting their red-carpet wardrobes against cinema with better on the eyes,” but because he’s a ready before Oscar night, Sister work. good filmmaker who “God has Rose already knew what she’d Sister Rose was picked blessed with many talents.” be wearing for her big evening to present the award, which She has seen nearly all of out. went to Ben Affleck. He was Affleck’s movies. Back when “Basic blue,” she said, “from nominated for the Redeemer some people didn’t embrace his the House of St. Paul.” along with Jennifer Aniston, work she did. Gutierrez freelances for the Na- Mike Myers, Kristen Stewart Then he made “Gigli.” tional Catholic Reporter and its and Keanu Reeves. The winner “It was painful,” Sister Rose Global Sisters Report. was chosen by votes cast on said of the 2003 stinker of a the movie review website movie that Affleck made with RottenTomatoes.com. 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THE 815/399-4300 OBSERVER http://[email protected] Prayer Intentions and Scripture Readings March 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2nd Lent Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8-9, 11, Katharine Drexel, Casimir Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, , Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15- 13; Lk 6:36-38 Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8- Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 16:19-31 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt martyrs 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 18; Ps 116:10, 15-19; Rom Pope Emeritus Benedict 9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt † Father Thomas Gilbert 21:33-43, 45-46 Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps † Father J. Urban 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10 XVI 23:1-12 Flynn, 1945; † Msgr. Basil Father Timothy Piasecki 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, Halbmaier, 1959; † Father 11-32 † Father Harry McClellan, † Msgr. Philip L. Kennedy, John W. Vaughn, 1981; Marchis, 1980 1934; † Father Daniel J. 1963 † Father Vincent Father Joseph C. Bathke, † Father C. Alfred Dietsch, Sheehan, 1939; † Father March 4: † Father Charles Shindelar, 2010 CPPS 1984; † Msgr. Edward S. David A. Murphy, 1969 H. Quinn, 1955 Bishop Emeritus Thomas Wright, 2007 Pope Francis Bishop David J. Malloy G. Doran Father Pierre Polycarpe 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3rd Lent Frances of Rome, religious Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11b, Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18- Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19:8-11; 1 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Pss 42:2-3, 25:4-5b, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Lk 11:14-23 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 21b; Lk 18:9-14 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25 43:3-4; Lk 4:24-30 18:21-35 † Father John J. Congregation of Third † Father Joseph Rhode, March 13: † Father Robert † Father Benno A. † Father Daniel Lehane, Father F. William Flanagan, 1931; † Father Order of St. Francis of 1914; † Father Daniel J. Verstynen, 2004 Hildebrand, 1936 1943 Etheredge Augustine H. Mueller, Mary Immaculate R. Daley, 1961; † Father Father Carl Beekman Congregation of the Priests of the Sterling 1938 Aloysius Piorkowski, 1978 Humility of Mary Deanery Women religious Father Kenneth Anderson, V.F.

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 4th Lent Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, Patrick, bishop , bishop, Joseph, spouse of the Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17- Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9b- Laetare (Rejoice) 11-12a, 13ab; Jn 4:43-54 Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, Blessed Virgin Mary 21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 12; Jn 7:40-53 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps † Father James 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps † Father Alfred P. Kruk, Msgr. John Mitchell 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn Goulet, 1948 †Father John T. Egan, 13c-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-20 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 1994 Father Donald DeSalvo 3:14-21 Priests of the Rockford 1954; † Father Francis P. † Father Arthur R. 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, Father Louis Tosto † Father Lorenzo Deanery Kennedy, 1999 Schmid, 1934; † Father 24a (or Lk 2:41-51a) Gonzalea, 2014 Dominican Sisters of Thomas Maguire, 1946; March 18: † Father Vocations the Third Order of St. † Father Joseph M. Leonard J. Guzzardo, 1969 Dominic, Adrian, Mich. Blitsch, 1963 Women religious 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 5th Lent Turbis of Mogrovejo, biship Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, Annunciation of the Lord Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9; Jn Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn Ez 37:21-28; (Ps) Jer Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3- Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 8:51-59 10:31-42 31:10-13; Jn 11:45-56 4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 33-62; Ps 23:1-6, Jn 8:1-11 Father Michael Miller, 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk † Father E. Daukas, † Father James T. Dono- † Father Peter M. Wilkin, 12:20-33 † Father James A. MSC 1:26-38 1991 hue, 1943; † Father Daniel 1916; † Father Daniel J. † Father Thomas J. Vanderpool, 1983; Father Jhakson Garcia † Father Morris Stack, Congregation of the P. Drennan, 1949; † Father McCa rey, 1936; † Msgr. Cullen, 1939; † Father † Msgr. Robert Ho man, 1910; † Father M. A. Resurrection, Chicago Joseph R. Teafoe, 1986 Andrew J. Burns, 1957; John J. Calkins, 2001 2013 Kissane, 1954 Province School Sisters of St. † Msgr. Leo M. Keenan, Priests of the McHenry Priests of the Freeport Priests of the Elgin Francis 1963 Deanery Deanery Deanery Diocesan seminarians 29 30 31 Daily Scripture Readings Join Pope Francis in praying for these special Be Reconciled intentions this month: Palm Sunday Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6b, † Pray for the priests who Mk 11:1-10 (or Jn 12:12- Jn 12:1-11 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 have served the Rockford Scientists — That those involved in scientific 16) (procession); Is 50:4-7; Priests of the DeKalb † Father Harold Joseph Diocese and who died research may serve the well-being of the Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, Deanery Heineman, 1963; † Father Come to this month on the days whole human person. John W. Ryan, 1975 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk listed. Contribution of women — That the unique 14:1-15:47; † Father Thomas M. Confession Considine, 1988 Please pray for those who contribution of women to the life of the † Father Arthur M. March 25 Priests of the Aurora have a religious vocation. Church may be recognized always. Kreckel, 1968 Deanery http://bereconciled. — http://www.apostleshipofprayer.org Society of Jesus rockforddiocese.org Angela of the Cross Dominic Savio 1846 – 1932 | Feast March 2 1842-1857 | Feast March 9 Maria de los Angeles Guerrero Gonzalez, called Angelita, grew up in Growing up in an Italian peasant family, Dominic wanted to be a , Spain. With little formal education, she was placed in a cobbler’s priest and in 1854 became a student of St. John Bosco at the Ora- workshop making shoes. But she was drawn to religious life and tried tory of St. Francis de Sales in Turin. There he formed the Company the and Sisters of Charity, before illness forced of the Immaculate Conception to pray and help with various tasks. her return to home and the shoe factory. After patiently discerning a Don Bosco insisted that Dominic balance his spiritual intensity with chores and games. call to be poor among the poor, Angelita and three like-minded women moved into a small But Dominic’s frail health gave out in 1857, when he was bled for lung infl ammation. rented house in 1875, forming the Company of the Cross. They prayed and meditated, but On his deathbed, he said, “I am seeing the most wonderful things.” In 1859, the 22 were always available to serve the poor and dying. By the time of her death, Madre Angeli- men who formed the core of the new Salesian order all were original members of ta’s Company had spread from Spain to Italy and Argentina. She was canonized in 2003. Dominic’s Company. The patron saint of choirboys, Dominic was canonized in 1954.

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