ISSN: 0029-7739 $ 1.00 per copy THE BSERVER OOfficial Newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford Volume 83 | No. 44 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org FRIDAY OCTOBER 26, 2018 St. Charles School Keeps Growing By Margarita Mendoza El Observador Editor ST. CHARLES—In the midst of consolidations and low enrollment in Catholic schools, St Patrick School here is experiencing something altogether different. “We are at maximum capacity in our enrollment.” said Veronica Day, pre- school director. The numbers reflect several factors. “Our enrollment grew because, first, we have an amazing and highly edu- cated group of very involved and pas- sionate teachers who care not only for the children they teach, but also for the parents and the community and culture of our school. “Secondly, we were privileged to have won ‘Best of the Fox,’ this year, which gave us the title of the best preschool in the Fox Valley. “Third,” she continued, “we have tre- mendous support from our parish and the main school.” The “main school” is the kindergar- ten through eighth grade campus at the parish’s newer church at 6N491 Crane Road. The preschool is housed in the school (Observer photo/Margarita Mendoza) at the original, downtown church at 400 Eileen Nelson, teacher, and Randi Creed, aide, lead a classroom of 4-year-olds in the Pledge of Allegiance at St. Patrick Preschool in St. Cedar St. Charles. The school has nearly 200 children enrolled this year. Parents of 193 children — 101 boys and 92 girls, ages 2-4 — have enrolled “If a parent is sick, the moms rally PK3 for 3-year-olds and PK4 for 4-year- their children in the preschool this year. and bring meals. If there is a problem t was not our original intention olds. Mothers such as Layne Petit, Mara with pick-ups, the teachers will roll ‘Ito continue with Catholic “The older two have moved onto the Ziesemer and Cecilia Feinberg agreed with the situation,” said Petit, who has school, particularly in such a great big school,” Ziesemer said, referring to that teachers and staff make them feel 4 1/2-year-old twin boys. the what Day called the “main school.” like a family. “You never feel like your kids are public school district, but we “It was not our original intention to Marmion Academy not safe, and they feel loved,” she said. loved the preschool so much we continue with Catholic school,” she “Kids can never be loved by too many said, “particularly in such a great pub- tops enrollment goal people, and this school is the epitome of didn’t want to leave.’ lic school district, but we loved the pre- ‘it takes a village.’ They are my village. AURORA—More good enrollment school so much we didn’t want to leave.” “The teachers are amazing and the — Mara Ziesemer, mother of four news comes from Marmion Acad- The school has a “good solid program. administrative staff makes you feel like emy, here. They are not only a daycare, they have family.” Ziesemer is a mother of four. “Our At the end of a five-year effort, the Petit even appreciates the attention to an educational program. The kids learn children are ages 2, 4, 6 and 8. While Benedictine high school opened this decorations. basic skills and faith,” said Michael Ka- they have all attended the preschool year with its highest enrollment ever “The school is a kid’s playground,” gan, superintendent of Catholic Schools since our oldest started (at age 3), cur- — 551 students. she said. “Classrooms decorated from in the Diocese of Rockford. rently our 2- and 4-year-olds are in the The facility used to accommodate Look for more information about floor to ceiling in awesome stuff and its all for little kids, unlike some other PK2 and PK4 programs,” she said. the students of the grade school, from how the academy achieved its goal schools where they have bigger kids Ages determine a student’s class kindergarten to eighth grade, before the in an upcoming issue of The Observer. too.” placement, with PK2 for 2-year-olds, Continued on page 4

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Bishop Malloy ...... 2 All Six Illinois Literacy Center Hosts North Campus Headliners...... 3 Dioceses Sued ‘Friend-Raising’ Party Students Welcome Diocesan...... 4-6, 15 Over Clergy Sexual to Mark 25 Years Bishop for Mass Nation/World...... 7-8 Abuse Allegations Rep. William Foster (IL-11th) Aurora’s Pope St. John Paul The Junior Observer ...... 9 Minnesota lawyer brings presents certificate to Sister II Catholic Academy North Around the Diocese .... 10-11 lawsuit to Illinois. Rockford Kathleen Ryan, OP, founder of Campus hosts Bishop David Our Catholic View ...... 12-13 Diocese issues response. the Dominican Literacy Center. Malloy for Mass, tour. 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Stop rejecting God’s Headliners The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 26, 2018 | 3 All Six Illinois Dioceses Sued Over Clergy Sexual Abuse Allegations The full statements from all the CHICAGO (CNS)—Attorney Jeff The attorney, based in St. Paul, suffering of victims of abuse by cler- dioceses can be found on the Anderson, who has represented cler- Minn., said in Oct. 18 remarks at a gy, reminding us all of the vigilance website of the Illinois Catholic Conference, gy abuse victims nationwide, filed a press conference that he wants the and urgency with which we need to https://bit.ly/2J7Z74I. lawsuit Oct. 18 in Chicago against all dioceses to release the names of all treat the issue of abuse by clergy.” six Catholic dioceses in Illinois and priests, living and dead, accused of But the statement also said the law- the Catholic Conference of Illinois child molestation. suit claims that the diocese “failed to for what he described as an ongo- He referred to a similar lawsuit acknowledge this evil, seeking to Rockford Diocese ing effort to cover up clergy sexual filed in Minnesota where the Arch- hide claims of abuse in secrecy and abuse. diocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis protecting the abusers” is false. Responds to Suit The lawsuit wants the state’s dio- had to add names to its already pub- It said a specific case in the lawsuit ceses to release all of their records on lic list of credibly accused priests. that involved the Diocese of Spring- ROCKFORD—The Diocese of Rockford is- abusive priests. Anderson’s lawsuit says some dio- field was “thoroughly investigated sued the following statement on Oct. 18: Anderson filed the suit along with ceses have made public some infor- and reported to civil authorities.” The Diocese of Rockford, along with the Arch- three others who said they were mation about priests but not all of It also said that beyond this case, diocese of Chicago and the Dioceses of Belleville, sexually abused by priests. The law- them. For example, he said the Bel- the diocese has already been work- Joliet, Peoria, and Springfield are currently in full suit does not seek damages and only leville and Rockford dioceses have ing cooperatively with the Illinois cooperation with the State Attorney General’s of- claims instances of abuse against not named 53 priests accused of Attorney General’s office to respond fice inquiry into each diocese’s handling of child- children in three of the Illinois abusing children since 1950. to requests for information relating hood sex abuse claims against clergy. dioceses — Rockford, Peoria and All of the dioceses issued state- to past and present practices of han- So as to a response to the lawsuit announced Springfield — but according to An- ments in response to the lawsuit. (See dling allegations of sexual abuse of and filed this morning by Mr. Jeff Anderson, derson, all of the dioceses have had the Rockford Diocese’s statement, minors. there will need to be further review of what this a role in covering up clergy sexual right.) The diocese also said the law- lawsuit seeks to accomplish beyond that of the abuse. The claims of abuse cited date The Diocese of Springfield said the suit “personally accused” Spring- State’s Attorney General. from the early 1970s through the late lawsuit “visibly displayed the emo- field Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki of For decades, the Diocese of Rockford has 1990s. tional and physical harm and long- Continued on page 6 Continued on page 6

Bishop Malloy’s a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of Summit, Rock Valley College ROCKFORD — Nov. 2, 12 a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of St. Peter noon, All Souls’ Day Mass, St. Peter Public Schedule ROCKFORD — Nov. 1, 9 a.m., ROCKFORD — Oct. 28, 10:45 School Mass, Boylan Central Calvary Cemetery BYRON — Nov. 4, 1 p.m., 5 colROCKFORD x —8.5: Oct. 28, 7:30 a.m., Mass for the Catholic Youth Catholic High School ROCKFORD — Nov. 4, 7:30 Confirmation, St. Mary Church

2018 Diocesan Appeal Status Report Parish City % Goal Parish City % Goal Parish City % Goal Pledged Pledged Pledged St. Patrick Maytown 271.92%* St. Mary Byron 110.04% SS. John and Catherine Mount Carroll 86.41% St. Peter Spring Grove 237.63%* St. Patrick Albany 109.54%* St. Rita Rockford 85.13% St. Mary West Brooklyn 164.24%* St. Peter Geneva 108.42% St. Mary Gilberts 84.89% St. Mary Maple Park 157.20% St. Patrick Dixon 108.34% St. Peter Aurora 84.87% St. Patrick St. Charles 144.23%* St. Catherine Prophetstown 107.65% St. Michael Galena 84.80% Sacred Heart Aurora 143.35% St. Mary Elizabeth 107.29%* St. Joseph Lena 84.05% Church of the Holy Spirit Roscoe 137.79% Sacred Heart Marengo 107.10% St. Mary Sycamore 83.86% SS. Peter and Paul Rockford 136.02% St. Bernadette Rockford 106.10% St. Paul the Apostle Sandwich 83.17% St. John the Baptist Somonauk 135.88%* St. John the Evangelist Hanover 105.58% St. Edward Rockford 83.12% St. Mary Morrison 134.66% Cathedral of St. Peter Rockford 105.23% Resurrection Woodstock 82.51% St. Gall Elburn 133.68% St. Anne Dixon 104.71% St. Joseph Apple River 81.51% St. Wendelin Shannon 133.46%* St. Katharine Drexel Sugar Grove 104.47% St. Catherine of Genoa Genoa 81.29% St. Thomas Aquinas Freeport 131.50% St. Stanislaus Kostka Rockford 103.43% St. Joseph Elgin 79.50% St. Charles Borromeo Hampshire 128.32%* Church of Holy Apostles McHenry 103.28% St. Catherine of Siena Dundee 77.11% St. Thomas the Apostle Crystal Lake 124.70% St. Patrick Rockford 102.49% St. Mary Woodstock 77.08% St. Bridget Loves Park 124.49% St. Mary Tampico 101.09% St. James Lee 77.06% Christ the Teacher DeKalb 123.20% St. Mary Galena 100.30% St. James Belvidere 75.04% Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sublette 122.45% SS. Peter and Paul Virgil 100.15% Holy Angels Aurora 74.44% Christ the King Wonder Lake 122.41% St. Monica Carpentersville 100.00% St. Therese of Jesus Aurora 74.30% St. Patrick Rochelle 122.30% St. John the Baptist Johnsburg 99.68% St. Mary Walton 73.35% Blessed Sacrament North Aurora 122.21% Our Lady of Good Counsel Aurora 99.34% St. Joseph Harvard 72.32% St. Mary/St. Patrick Durand/Irish Grove 121.81% Holy Cross Batavia 99.26% St. Joseph Richmond 71.33% St. Thomas More Elgin 119.81% St. Mary Polo 96.23% St. Nicholas Aurora 70.83% St. Mary Aurora 118.85% St. Patrick Amboy 95.53% Sacred Heart Sterling 65.78% Holy Cross Stockton 118.11% St. Ann Warren 95.07% St. Mary McHenry 63.34% St. Joseph Aurora 117.93% Holy Family Rockford 94.95% St. Mary Freeport 61.64% St. Mary Oregon 117.03% SS. Peter and Paul Cary 92.45% St. James Rockford 61.12% Immaculate Conception Fulton 116.31% Holy Trinity Galena 90.82% St. Joseph Freeport 60.15% St. Rita of Cascia Aurora 115.03% St. Ambrose Erie 90.47% Annunciation BVM Aurora 57.96% St. Anthony Rockford 114.82% St. Mary Elgin 89.82% St. Peter South Beloit 56.34% St. Mary Pecatonica 113.24% St. Mary DeKalb 89.28% St. Mary Sterling 51.10% St. Laurence Elgin 113.10% St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Crystal Lake 88.62% St. Flannen Harmon 50.45% St. Andrew Rock Falls 111.57% St. Patrick McHenry 87.54% St. Patrick Hartland 44.51% St. John Neumann St. Charles 110.58% St. John the Baptist Savanna 87.13% Nativity BVM East Dubuque 41.80% St. Mary Huntley 110.09% St. Margaret Mary Algonquin 87.00% St. Mary East Dubuque 33.70% *Parishes have met target goal with payments to date. Data as of 10/17/2018 Bolded parishes have more pledges than their target goal.

Goal ...... $5,555,419 Number of Donors ...... 18,341 Total Pledged ...... $5,661,607 Average Pledge ...... $308.69 Percentage of Diocesan Goal Pledged ...... 101.91% Parishes at Goal ...... 54 Thank you for your generous and loyal support of the Diocese of Rockford! 4 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 26, 2018 | The Observer D iocesan St. Charles School Keeps Growing

From page 1 like the most. She has 4- and 5- new school was built on Crane year-old sons. Road. “I’m surprised by all they Today “they have an abun- have learned,” she said. “They dance of space including the love it! The ambience is very full sized gymnasium and play- nice and friendly.” grounds at their disposal. So, St. Patrick in St. Charles is even in the winter months, the the only parish with two church kids have access to a great area buildings and two school cam- to run, play sports, ‘drive’ cars, puses in the Diocese of Rock- ride bikes and burn energy,” ford. Between the two schools Ziesemer said. there are 655 students enrolled, The aftercare program is also according to the diocesan Edu- (Observer photo/Margarita Mendoza) an advantage for parents and cation Office. Pascale Rapp, a teacher of 4-year-olds at St. Patrick Preschool in St. Charles, reads to the youngsters during children, she said. The school “We were started by the Sale- on a recent shool day. does not require a regular com- sian Sisters of St. John Bosco mitment, and it gives “parents and our first director, Sister Isa- of the state, and religious edu- The school balances, she things work. They can build the option to leave their chil- cation standards from the dio- added, “The fact that these are and “figure out answers. It’s a dren until 6 p.m. on an as need- bel Garza, set the high standards that we still maintain,” said Day cese. very young children who re- hands-on learning experience, ed basis.” “Most of our children contin- ally haven’t been in the world and we are so excited to have it “It is extremely reasonably of the preschool’s history. ue to the main (campus) so we very long with what they need in our building.” she said. priced,” she continued. “It is Initially, 43 families enrolled. prepare them for the rigors of to succeed in the next level of “The schedules are very con- a scheduled extension of their “I was the original (teacher a high-quality Catholic educa- their educational journey. We venient for our family,” said day that includes eating lunch, for) 3-year-olds and we had one art projects, movies and more teacher (of 4-year-olds) who is tion,” she said. do use a portfolio as our assess- Ziesemer. She said the school playing. They love it. still with us and is now my as- The parents notice the growth ment tool.” asks parents every year about “I am a stay at home Mom, sistant director as well,” said of their children in the three- Science, Technology, Engi- their needs for care hours and and all four of my kids beg me Day. year “developmental history” neer and Math — STEM — days. to stay at school longer,” Ziese- All of the classes are regu- that “starts in our classes (for programming was introduced “I think I can speak for the mer said. lated by the Illinois State Stan- 2-year-olds) and travels with this year. community when I say that this Playing and learning are the dards for Preschools. Lesson the child through the next years Through the STEM lab, chil- is what works best for us,” Zie- blend that parents like Feinberg plans comply with the norms of preschool.” dren can discover how different semer said. Literacy Center Hosts ‘Friend-Raising’ Party to Mark 25 Years By Amanda Hudson English,” Sister Kathleen said. News Editor Congressman William Foster (IL-11th) also attended, bring- AURORA—On Oct. 14, the ing a certificate of official rec- Dominican Literacy Center held ognition for the center that will what its founder, Dominican be entered into the U.S. Con- Sister Kathleen Ryan, called a gressional record. “friend-raiser” party in celebra- “It was thrilling to see so tion of its 25th anniversary. many people of different ethnic The event was held on the (Photo provided/Rich Howe) grounds of St. Therese of Jesus backgrounds, financial levels, Sister Kathleen Ryan, OP (front, fourth from left), poses with the 25th anniversary planning committee. Parish, here, where the center is age, etc., find such joy in just located. Scheduled highlights being together,” Sister Kath- can Literacy Center to walk ing adults learn to read. mates that the center has helped included a reunion of graduates leen said. together behind a banner, in Her first thought was to re- more than 2,000 women to learn and volunteer tutors, refresh- The day was just one event the city’s Memorial Day parade turn to Chicago to set up a pro- English. That, she says, means ments, fun geared to children, this year to raise awareness of next year. gram, but Aurora-area pastors there are more than 2,000 fami- and performances by a local the center. Another anniver- In 1993, Sister Kathleen, a and social workers pointed to lies who have benefited by hav- choir and dance groups. sary event was a recent display long time education admin- the great need for English as ing a mother or other female rel- Aurora Alderman Juani in the Aurora Public Library. istrator from Chicago, was a Second Language classes in ative who now can speak, read Garza “gave a heartwarming Traveling displays to other li- substitute teaching at St. Peter Aurora. and write English. speech in Spanish and English braries are in the works. School in Aurora when she saw The first classes were held in Students can stay in the pro- about how important it is to Plans include inviting every- a television program segment the basement of St. Nicholas gram for up to three years. learn to read, write and speak one connected to the Domini- about two nuns who were help- Church in September 1993. “Then they have to gradu- “That first year we had 18 ate,” Sister Kathleen says. “I students and a waiting list,” think we’re probably the only Sister Kathleen says. place where (many) people St. James - Belvidere welcomes Fr. Dave Pivonka “Even the first year, volun- don’t want to graduate.” for their autumn Parish Mission teers came forward,” she adds. To explain why, she says, Fr. Dave will be the homilist for the Oct. 27 Vigil Mass and both Kathy Snow was the first of “We are a learning community English Masses on Sunday, Oct. 28. Each night of the mission what has grown to about 200 (and) teaching reading, writ- volunteers today. ing and speaking English is the includes sacramental/worship opportunities in addition to Fr. Dave’s talks. Fr. Dave Pivonka In 1994, Sister Kathleen main focus. But tutors and stu- Sun. 10/28 at 6:30 PM Mon. 10/29 at 7:00 PM Tues. 10/ 30 at 7:00 PM heard that the community of dents get to know each other.” “The Spirit’s Gift” “The Spirit’s Presence” “The Spirit Gives Life” (Confessions will be heard) (Eucharistic Adoration) (Mass, Reception Follows) School Sisters of St. Francis at The relationships within the St. Therese of Jesus Parish had 15 groups of students and tu- Music by Paul Vogrinc (Sunday & Monday only) decided it was time to retire as tors each year sometimes be- Free Will Offering will be taken for Fr. Dave’s Community a group to their motherhouse. Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, is as an evangelist who speaks at conferences, retreats and parish missions around the come friendships. U.S. and throughout the world. He spends much of his time helping others come to know God’s love for them through his She inquired at the parish “Some tutors keep in touch preaching, writings, CDs, and other spiritual outreaches. about the newly-empty convent with past students,” Sister He has written several books; Spiritual Freedom – God’s Life Changing Gift, Hiking the Camino - 500 Miles with Jesus, and received a warm welcome. Encounter Jesus-From Discovery to Discipleship and most recently, Breath of God. Kathleen says. “Many of them Fr. Dave is also responsible for the highly acclaimed series: The Wild Goose – a 14 part video series which explores “We moved in and started keep in good contact.” what it is to have a relationship with the Holy Spirit and the soon to be released video series on the life of St. Francis changing the building into the Additionally, the center’s of Assisi: A Sign of Contradiction. Currently, Fr. Dave is the Director of Franciscan Pathways which is an evangelistic literacy center,” she says. conversation classes bring stu- outreach of his Franciscan Community. The ministry has grown dents together and serve as a St. James Catholic Church — 402 Church St. — Belvidere, IL 61008 steadily. Sister Kathleen esti- Continued on page 15 D iocesan T he Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 26, 2018 | 5 North Campus Students Welcome Bishop for Mass By Margarita you not only to learn all your gratitude, saying, “I hope you Mendoza reading and writing, but most are very grateful to people that El Observador Editor especially to learn about Jesus make all this possible for you.” Christ, about the faith, about He invited students to thank AURORA—In his first visit the sacraments, about sin, teachers, Principal Sister Ann after the consolidation of four about forgiveness, about going Brummel, OP, the pastors who schools into Pope St. John Paul home and praying quietly in help at both campuses, people in II Catholic Academy with two your room, all by yourself.” the office and custodians. campuses, Bishop David Mal- Bishop Malloy shared a “When you go home tonight,” loy offered a Mass for students memory of morning Masses he added, “I want you to thank and staff at the North Campus when he was a student. your parents for the sacrifice at St. Joseph Parish, here. “In those days you had to they are making so you can be In his homily at the Oct. 11 fast before Communion for here.” Mass, the bishop told everone three hours ... . We couldn’t He also encouraged them to to “live this life the way Jesus have breakfast before we got to “Thank God for your faith, for wants it.” school. We used to come with the chance to be at this school.” (Observer photos/Margarita Mendoza) Kindergarteners get a close look at Bishop David Malloy’s hat, called He reminded the students of two bags — one for breakfast During Mass, there were a zucchetto, when he visited Pope St. John Paul II Catholic Academy ‘s the purpose of the place. and one for lunch.” prayers for the victims of the North Campus in Aurora on Oct. 11. “We are here at school to help He invited the students to go recent natural disasters, as well to Mass “especially on Sun- as for the teachers and all those some celebration.” hold it. days.” guiding the school. After Mass, Bishop Malloy In second grade, Bishop He also asked if anyone Msgr. Arquimedes Vallejo, toured the school. Accompany- Malloy talked to the students had ever met a saint. Then he pastor at Sacred Heart Parish, ing him were Father Timothy about the important events they told them he “met a number and Father Jerome Leake, pas- Mulcahey, pastor of Our Lady are preparing for — first Com- of times the saint this place is tor at St. Joseph, both in Au- of Good Counsel and executive munion and reconciliation. rora, concelebrated the Mass, named for” — Pope St. John pastor of both campuses, Father With eighth graders, he talk- Paul II — when Bishop Malloy assisted by Deacon Bruce Leake and Sister Ann. ed about the high schools they worked at the Vatican. Watermann and Deacon Ray Math, music and English were planning to go next year. He also told them he “met Weaver. were some of the classes the Mother Teresa. I had breakfast After Mass, Sister Ann said, students were in when the bish- During the tour to each class- with her.” “Our students sang out with all op was there. room, students received the Bishop David Malloy accepts of- The founder of the Sisters of their hearts; we prayed and had Kindergarten students want- bishop with respect and joy. fertory gifts from students of Charity, she worked in India a beautiful Mass. The Knights ed to know about the bishop’s The bishop’s Mass for the Pope St. John Paul II Catholic most of her life and is now a of Columbus joined us and we hat. He told them the fuchsia- South Campus will be on Nov. Academy in Aurora during an all- saint. invited our parents, visitors and colored hat is called a zuc- 7 at Our Lady of Good Counsel school Mass on Oct. 11. Bishop Malloy talked about everyone. I think it was an awe- chetto, and he let the children Parish in Aurora.

Clip, fold and save The Hail Mary Final Dialogue and Prayer Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. My Rosary Prayers Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Christ. pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Let us pray: O God, whose only-begotten Son by Amen. His life, death and resurrection has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech thee, The Glory Be (Doxology) that meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now, and what they contain and obtain what they promise, ever shall be, world without end. Amen. through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

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From page 3 had not had the opportunity was made aware of allegations statement negligence “and grossly mis- to review all the details of the against him it immediately said it was characterized his view of the lawsuit but wished to clarify placed the priest on leave and w o r k i n g evil nature of abuse cases.” some of Anderson’s statements, reported the allegation to po- in full co- “Bishop Paprocki has repeat- particularly that Peoria Bishop lice. The priest was reinstated operation (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) edly acknowledged that the hor- Daniel R. Jenky had ignored in ministry after the police con- with the Il- Springfield Bishop Peoria Bishop rible acts of abuse and the negli- some claims made about al- cluded its investigation and the linois state Thomas J. Paprocki Daniel R. Jenky gence with which some leaders legations of abuse by diocesan diocesan review board found attorney have handled them, are evil. He priests. the allegation unsubstantiated. ge n e r a l’s reiterates this point of view to- Anderson said that one priest The Archdiocese of Chica- office inquiry into the handling with state attorney general in day, saying: ‘To see the pain and accused of abuse maintains go’s statement said officials had of childhood sex abuse claims its inquiry. In its statement, the suffering of victims of abuse faculties with the diocese, but not reviewed the lawsuit in full against clergy, and the Dio- diocese disputed the lawsuit’s and the scandal they have creat- the diocesan statement said it but that the diocese has taken cese of Belleville responded to suggestion that it is withhold- ed for all the faithful and to fail announced in 2002 that this significant steps to address the suit by publishing a list of ing information, noting that to see the work of the devil in it priest was removed from all clergy sex abuse and had post- names of priest currently re- since 2006 it has kept on its is to be blind to the full force of public ministries. ed the names of priests who moved from ministry because website a list of “living and evil being inflicted.’” Regarding another diocesan have been credibly accused of of credible abuse claims. deceased diocesan priests who A statement from the Peoria priest named in the lawsuit, this on its website. The Joliet Diocese said it is have been credibly accused of Diocese said diocesan officials the diocese said that after it The Diocese of Rockford’s similarly cooperating fully child sexual abuse.” Rockford Diocese Responds to Suit From page 3 Conference of Catholic Bish- son. Students in both our Catho- cese has formally provided as- to contact the Diocesan Abuse had in place codes of conduct ops that year. lic schools and our religious sistance to victims of sexual hotline at 815/293-7540 or for its priests an\d diocesan em- Every priest, employee and education programs are trained abuse unconditionally. reportsexualabuse@rockford- ployees, as well as procedures volunteer who comes in con- with age appropriate materi- While allegations in the diocese.org for victim assis- for responsibly responding to tact with children in the Rock- als to identify, avoid and report Rockford Diocese are rare, we tance. allegations of sexual abuse. ford Diocese, or its parishes abuse. The Diocese of Rockford remain vigilant in regularly re- The Diocese of Rockford en- In 2002 the Rockford Diocese and schools, must undergo a prohibits any priest with a credi- viewing and updating our poli- forces these policies because implemented additional poli- criminal background check and ble accusation of abuse against a cies and encouraging victims our first priority is and will cies and procedures in light of complete training in our Safe minor or vulnerable adult from of abuse to come forward and always be to provide safe envi- the Charter for the Protection Environment programs in order functioning as a priest or engag- report the abuse to law enforce- ronments in which the people of Children and Young People to prevent, detect, and report ing in ministry. ment authorities in the county of God can serve and be served approved by the United States abuse of any kind by any per- Also since 1987, the Dio- where the abuse occurred, and especially our young people.

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The Mysteries of the Rosary Thursdays The Prayers of the Rosary The Five Luminous Mysteries and when to pray them The Sign of the Cross The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy The Wedding Feast at Cana Spirit. Amen. Mondays, Saturdays, and, during Advent, Sundays Jesus’ Proclamation of the Coming of the King- The Five Joyful Mysteries dom of God The Apostles Creed The Annunciation The Transfiguration I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of The Visitation The Institution of the Eucharist The Nativity heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, The Presentation in the Temple our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, The Finding in the Temple born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he de- Tuesdays, Fridays, and, during Lent, Sundays How to Pray the Rosary scended into hell; on the third day he rose again from The Five Sorrowful Mysteries Make the Sign of the Cross. Holding the Cru- the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at The Agony in the Garden cifix, say the Apostles’ Creed. On the first bead, the right hand of God the Father almighty; from The Scourging at the Pillar say an Our Father. Say three Hail Marys on each there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I The Crowning with Thorns of the next three beads. Say the Glory Be. Go to believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, The Carrying of the Cross the main part of the rosary. For each of the five the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the The Crucifixion and Death decades, announce the Mystery, then say the Our resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. Father. While fingering each of the 10 beads of the Wednesdays and most Sundays decade, next say ten Hail Marys while meditating The Our Father The Five Glorious Mysteries on the Mystery. Then say a Glory Be. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy The Resurrection After finishing each decade, some say the prayer name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on The Ascension requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima. earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily The Descent of the Holy Spirit After saying the five decades, say the Hail, Holy bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive The Assumption Queen, and the final dialogue and prayer. those who trespass against us, and lead us not into The Coronation of Mary temptation, but deliver us from evil.

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Nation/World The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 26, 2018 | 7 Synod Continues to News in Brief Faith-centered primary care clinic Examine Multiple Topics takes place of Iowa abortion facility BETTENDORF, Iowa (CNS)—Before Planned Parenthood of the VATICAN CITY (CNS)— Heartland opened its Bettendorf clinic in 1999, pro-life advocates Bishops from Chile and Puerto prayed fervently against construction of the facility and dropped Rico told the Synod of Bishops religious medals into the earth on which it would be built. For that the Church must do more the next two decades, they prayed unceasingly for its closure. to help young people live out Prayers have been answered. The gure-eight-shaped building their faith and involve them in that was Planned Parenthood now is home to Life & Family Medi- the life of the Church. cal Clinic, a faith-centered primary care clinic, and the Women’s Bishop Moises Atisha Con- Choice Center, which provides support for pregnant women, treras of San Marcos de Arica, new parents and their families. Both are pro-life ministries of Life Chile, said youth continue to & Family Educational Trust. Board members anticipate opening search for the transcendent “in the new, direct primary care medical clinic in early 2019. other places and experiences. There are studies that indicate ‘Every parish, rectory in hurricane an increasing dissatisfaction zone’ su ering, says Church o cial among young people within (CNS photo/Paul Haring) the ecclesial institutional ex- Bishop Ralph Heskett of Hallam, England, Viktoria Zolnova, a synod MIAMI (CNS)—The physical impact of Hurricane Michael and perience because it does not observer from Slovakia, and Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, ap- the anticipated recovery period for parts of the Florida Pan- respond to their most profound ostolic administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, leave a handle appear to be on a scale of last year’s Hurricane Maria in seeking,” he said, giving sug- session of the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and voca- Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, according to the Church’s top gestions for how the Church tional discernment at the Vatican Oct. 18. emergency management specialist in Florida. “The devastation could respond to their needs. is so large that we are looking at a couple of years at least in re- is rooted in a lack of the value of covery,” said Gabe Tischler, who is working full time on the Hurri- Groups report true love leading to justice. cane Michael response for the Tallahassee-based Florida Catholic In their second round of re- Be clear in teachings Conference following the storm’s Oct. 10 landfall. “Every parish ports, a number of working More than 200 Australian and rectory in the hurricane groups called for qualifi ed and, Catholic university students zone has su ered damage, and in some way, supervised spiri- and alumni told the Synod that we are working to get RV units tual mentors or directors, rec- (CNS photo/Vatican Media) young Catholics cannot be well in place so the clergy can move ommended including more fe- Clergy and lay people participate formed in their faith when prel- out of the damaged rectories,” male fi gures from the Bible as in a working group at the Synod ates create confusion by using said Tischler. He is coordinat- examples and role models for Oct. 10. “ambiguous language” on key ing relief and volunteer e orts young people, and praised hav- issues “despite Christ’s clear synod participants. from regional dioceses, private ing the inspiring input of young (CNS photo/Brian Snyder, Reuters) teaching, the Church fathers and people during the gathering. Digital care individuals and corporate do- Contractors play basketball with the clear dogma of the Church.” The second week of discussions nors and state and federal au- residents amid debris Oct. 16 in Among the matters they speci- The Catholic Church and centered on discernment, voca- thorities along with Catholic the aftermath of Hurricane Mi- fi ed were being treated ambigu- digital media was a theme that tions and accompaniment, and Charities agencies. chael in Spring eld, Fla. ously were the Church’s teach- emerged during the third week the 14 working groups, which ing on contraception, sexuality, of talks dedicated to accom- are divided by language, each Communion for divorcees and paniment. How to use it more came up with a number of sug- non-Catholics, married priests eff ectively to reach and guide gestions, critiques and recom- and female ordination. young people was discussed in mendations for the synod’s fi - several presentations at the syn- nal document, including a clear More than document od’s general congregations Oct. defi nition of ‘vocation.’ The point of the Synod is not 16 and 17. Slovakian-born Bish- Comfort & Ethical, active citizens primarily to produce a docu- op David Tencer of Reykjavik, ment, but instead is to learn Iceland, told reporters he was The importance of helping from Christ how to “bring surprised to discover that older Supportive Care young people become ethical, God’s mercy into the world,” synod fathers — those in their active citizens who are unafraid Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of 60s, 70s, even 90s — were so of taking part in politics was a Bridgeport, Connecticut, said in receptive and optimistic about topic brought up by Cardinal Pi- a homily at the synod Oct. 18. the digital world. etro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, who said the current Special letter Sense of belonging crisis in democracy in the West The Synod of Bishops wanted Improved religious education to speak to the world’s young and a stronger sense of belong- people with a special letter that ing to a community were some was to be drafted by a com- of the topics touched upon as mission representing the global the Synod moved into its fi nal church. The eight-person com- round of speeches. One bishop mission is made up of four bish- suggested an encyclical, or re- ops, two young women — one ligious education program, on: from the United States — the “Who is God? If God is good, (CNS photo/Vatican Media) why is there evil in the world? Jonathan Lewis, a synod observer leader of the Taize community from the Archdiocese of Wash- and an Italian priest, all of whom If God is good but there is evil ington, takes notes during a ses- are taking part in the synod. in the world, what has God done sion of the Synod Oct. 16. The text is to be reviewed by the about it? If God is good but there is evil in the world and God is doing something about it, how can we be part of it?” Migrating youths Helping young migrants hold fast to their cultural and religious identity was a recurring topic at Specialized and supportive health care options the Synod of Bishops. Practical for those living with serious illness. advice included information on Our family of services was built with yours in mind. the dangers of migration, food, shelter and safety to young peo- ple in transit. And, when they Contact us at 224.770.2489 or visit journeycare.org (CNS photo/Vatican Media) arrive at their destination, the Pope Francis blesses a synod observer before a session of the Synod young should be helped with of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment at legal assistance and language the Vatican Oct. 16. classes. 8 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 26, 2018 | The Observer Nation/World News in Brief Ethnic minority army expels 8 priests, nuns, teachers from Myanmar MANDALAY, Myanmar (CNS)—Catholic clergy and laypeople have been expelled from Myanmar’s northern Shan state by a China-backed ethnic minority army. Two Salesian priests, three nuns from the Missionary Society of St. Paul (CNS photo/Soe Zeya Tun, Reuters) and three lay teachers were or- United Wa State Army soldiers dered by the United Wa State march in 2016 in Pansang, Wa ter- Army to leave the Wa Hills, ritory in northeast Myanmar. which border China, reported ucanews.com. Salesian Father Ray- mond Than, one of the expelled who arrived in Lashio town Oct. 15, said that, three days earlier, Wa officials issued the expulsion order for clergy who arrived in the region after 1992. They were only allowed to take what they could carry and were told that a local boarding school and chapel were being cordoned off, (CNS photo/Michael Reynolds, EPA) Father Than told ucanews.com. Local Christians were being for- March Theme Reflects Science bidden from worshipping, even in their own homes. The clergy People walk up Constitution Avenue headed toward the U.S. Supreme Court while participating in the and laypeople had been providing education and health care 45th March for Life Jan. 19 in Washington. Next year’s March for Life plans to fortify its pro-life message services for locals and had not done anything wrong, said Father with science that proves life begins at conception and with a specific focus on stem-cell research. “Unique Than, who has served in Wingko parish since 2016. “We are not From Day One: Pro-Life Is Pro-Science” is the theme announced Oct. 18 by Jeanne Mancini, president of the problem-makers,” he added. March for Life Education and Defense Fund. The annual march is scheduled for Jan. 19 to mark the anniver- Vietnam releases, then exiles sary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, legalizing abortion nationwide. jailed Catholic blogger HANOI, Vietnam (CNS) -- Vietnam has freed a well-known Cath- olic blogger and rights activist jailed two years ago for posting Priest urges Families of Accident anti-government material on social media and forced her into exile in the United States. Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh, known as “Mother Mushroom,” was driven from Prison Camp No. 5 in Viet- Victims to put ‘Faith, Trust in Jesus’ nam’s northern province of Thanh Hoa to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Oct. 17, the Network of Vietnamese Bloggers AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (CNS) brother of one of the husbands: that the couple had made and —A tragic limousine crash in Mary King Dyson and Robert said. “Security officers only al- accidentally left behind after Schoharie that took the lives of Dyson, Allison King, Abigail their wedding ceremony. lowed Quynh to speak to of- 20 people led to a funeral Mass King Jackson and Adam Jack- The sign read, “Please no ficials from the U.S. embassy for eight of the victims Oct. 13 son, Amy King Steenburg and pictures,” and “We suggest you in Hanoi at the airport for five at St. Stanislaus Church in Am- Axel Steenburg, and Richard live in the moment.” minutes before putting her on sterdam. Steenburg Jr. “That is what they are asking a flight at noon,” the network About 800 people filled the Father O. Robert DeMarti- you to do today,” Father DeMar- said in a statement. Quynh, church as family, friends and nis, pastor, presided at the fu- tinis said. “You and I cannot 39, met her two children and (CNS photo/Vietnam News Agency via EPA) community members all gath- neral Mass. He recalled how he stay in Oct. 6; you and I must mother, Nguyen Tuyet Lan, Vietnamese blogger Nguyen ered to offer their condolences helped prepare Amy and Axel move on. As difficult as it may on the plane, which arrived Ngoc Nhu Quynh, who is known and support. Remembered in Steenburg and officiated at their be, we must live in the present in Houston the same day, as “Mother Mushroom,” stands prayer were the four King sis- wedding. He brought a painted moment, because that is what ucanews.com reported. during her 2017 trial in Nha Trang. ters, their husbands and the sign to show during his homily they would want us to do.”

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A Good News Story Q&A Jesus Sends 72 on Mission

How many Catholic News Service “Peace to this household.” cure the sick in it and say to them, ‘The Kingdom of God is at hand for you,’” men did nce they were on the mountain, Jesus did a lot of traveling so Jesus continued. Jesus send He could speak to as many He also told the 72 what to do if they O were not welcomed. out to people as possible about God. One day, Jesus decided to send 72 of “Whatever town you enter and they evangelize? His followers ahead of Him to the com- do not receive you, go out into the streets munities He planned to visit. and say, ‘The dust of your town that clings to our feet, even that we shake off What were “The harvest is abundant but the against you,’” Jesus said. “Yet know this: laborers are few; so ask the master of (CNS) the men The kingdom of God is at hand.” the harvest to send out laborers for his speaking say, ‘Peace to this household.’ If a peace- When Jesus finished speaking, the harvest,” He said as He split the men ful person lives there, your peace will 72 left. When they returned from their excitedly into pairs. rest on him; but if not, it will return to missions, they were very excited. Jesus warned His friends that He about you,” Jesus said. “Lord,” they said, “even the demons was sending them “like lambs among Jesus told His friends to stay in are subject to us because of your name.” when they wolves.” He also told them they could one peaceful home only and not move Jesus agreed that He did indeed give returned? not carry money bags, sacks or sandals, around from house to house. They also them great power but warned them not and told them not to greet anyone along were to eat and drink whatever their to take pride in it. Read more the way. hosts offered, “for the laborer deserves “Do not rejoice because the spirits about it in When they arrived in a town, they payment.” are subject to you, but rejoice because Luke 10 were to visit people in their homes. “Whatever town you enter and they your names are written in heaven,” He “Into whatever house you enter, first welcome you, eat what is set before you, advised.

West Dundee Students Write to Pope, Elgin Students Get Response

Fourth-grade students in Sally Quinlan’s class at St. Cath- “The students wrote personal letters to Pope Francis ask- Last year second graders at St. Thomas More School erine of Siena School in West Dundee display letters they ing questions and included beautiful drawings, too,” said in Elgin wrote letters to Pope Francis. After school wrote to Pope Francis. It was a final activity after reading Quinlan. “The letters have been sent to the Vatican and closed for the summer, the second graders received the book, “Dear Pope Francis,” in which Pope Francis an- they are praying hard now hoping to receive a response a message and Apostolic Blessing in response from swers letters received from children around the world. from Pope Francis.” the pope.

Puzzle Complete the sentences below using the 2. Whoever listens to ______4. Do not move about from one hints provided from Luke 10 about the mission listens to me. (verse 16) ______to another. (verse 7) of the 72.

1. Lord, even the demons are subject 3. Behold, I am sending you like 5. I have observed ______fall like

to us because of your ______. ______among wolves. (verse 3) lightning from the sky. (verse 18) (verse 17) Satan 5. house; 4. lambs; 3. you; 2. name; 1. Answers: 10 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 26, 2018 | The Observer Around the Diocese Going on Now Don’t Miss Oct. 27 Bishop BATAVIA Pizza and talk: after 4:15 p.m. Mass; Holy Cross, 2300 Main St. Malloy’s Speaker: Ann Vucic, who was born 2 miles from Medjugorje. TV Messages Topic: Medjugorje. Info: holycross- batavia.org Weekday Refl ection Oct 28-30 (about 6:58 a.m.) BELVIDERE on WREX-TV, Channel 13, Parish mission: 6:30 p.m. Oct. Rockford 28, 7 p.m. Oct. 29-30; St. James, 402 Church St. Presenter: Father Top o’ the Dave Pivonka, TOR, of the Ministry of the Wild Goose. NOTE correct Morning starting date. Free; donations accepted for Father Pivonka’s with community. Info: What’s New page Bishop at stjamesbelvidere.org (Photos provided) Save the Date Malloy St. Charles Students Welcome Our Lady Listen to archives anytime at Students of St. Patrick School main campus in St. Charles spent an Nov 12 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. afternoon in adoration of the Veteran’s Day observed Click on Bishop Malloy on the top left Blessed Sacrament along with Diocesan Administration Center side of the page. praying before the Pilgrim Virgin closed Brought to you by Statue (left). They heard a talk Nov 15  Savant Capital from the custodian of the statue AURORA Management about Our Lady of Fatima, o ered Open house: 6:30 p.m.; Rosary  Fitzgerald Funeral Homes roses to Our Lady (right) along High School, 901 N. Edgelawn  Illinois Bank & Trust with class petitions, and spent Dr. For girls in  fth- through time praying an all-school rosary. eighth-grade and their parents.  Diocesan Offi ce of For the entire month of October Opening program, department Communication and the students are focusing on the presentations, meetings with Publications  The Observer rosary and meditating on each students, faculty and sta . Info:  Offi ce of Charitable Giving, mystery. Even the school’s kinder- www.rosaryhs.com/OpenHouse Diocese of Rock ford garten and eighth-grade buddies Nov 16 (above) worked on images of Our AURORA Lady and prayed the rosary to- Drive-through sh fry: 4-7 gether. p.m.; Marmion Academy, 1000 Butter eld Road. Proceeds for Marmion  shing club. Cat sh and  xings. Order before Nov. 14. Cost: What’s Up $12 per meal. Info: marmion.org/  shfry Mon Oct 29 Sat Nov 3 WOODSTOCK Visit day: 9:30 a.m.-12:45p.m.; BELVIDERE FALL BEHIND: Set clocks back one hour tonight Marian Central Catholic High Parish mission: 7 p.m. ( rst session 6:30 p.m. Oct. SPRING GROVE School, 1001 McHenry Ave. For eighth-graders in the McHenry 28; last session 7 p.m. Oct.30); St. James, 402 Church Craft show: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (also 8 a.m.-12:30 Deanery interested in Marian. St. Presenter: Franciscan Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, p.m. Nov. 4), St. Peter, 2118 Main St. And Don’t Miss Registration required. Info: of the Ministry of the Wild Goose. Free; donations Mike Maloney, 815/338-4220, His Column accepted for Father Pivonka’s community. Info: Sun Nov 4 [email protected]; www. What's New page at stjamesbelvidere.org marian.com Weekly in ALGONQUIN Nov 17 Parish mission: 7-8:30 p.m. (also Wed Oct 31 DEKALB 7 p.m. Nov. 5-6); St. Margaret THE 24th Great Lakes Men’s Mary, 111 S. 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All Souls Day Meet students, teachers, counselors and ad- in applying to become permanent AURORA ministrators. Tour the campus. Info: Donna Lake, deacons for the Rockford Diocese. Call 815/399-4300, “Sense and Sensibility”: 7 p.m. (also Nov. 3); Aurora 847/741-7535, ext. 108 Formation begins in 2019. Must ext. 383 or go online at Central Catholic High School, 255 N. Edgelawn Dr. MCHENRY attend one of three sessions to http://observer. A cast of 50; Parish mission: 4 p.m. (also 7 apply. Info: Permanent Diaconate four student p.m. Nov. 5-6); Church of Holy O ce, 815/399-4300 rockforddiocese.org directors. Apostles, 5211 W. Bull Valley Road. Nov 17-18 Based on the Bilingual sessions for the whole MCHENRY Jane Austen family. Presenter: Jaime Cortez, Craft, bake sale: 10 a.m.-6:30 novel. Cost: musician, clinician, teacher. p.m. Nov. 17, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. $10 adults; $8 Topic: Love and Service: From 18; Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 Our Heart to Our Neighbor. 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Save the Date Good for You Parishes Pray Rosary During October Nov 18 WOODSTOCK Activity day: 1-3 p.m.; Marian Central Catholic High School, 1001 McHenry Ave. For freshmen and eighth-graders. DJ, refreshments, games and more. Info: Mike Maloney, 815/338-4220, [email protected]; www. marian.com Open house: 1-3 p.m.; Marian Central Catholic High School, 1001 McHenry Ave. Info: Mike Maloney, 815/338-4220, mmaloney@ marian.com; www.marian.com Michael Ne Nov 22 Scholarship qualifi er: Marmion DIXON Academy senior Michael Neff ,

Thanksgiving dinner: noon-3 son of Charles and Bridget Neff of (Photos provided) p.m.; Dixon Knights of Columbus Batavia, has been named a semifi - St Mary Parish in Byron holds a Rosary Rally on Oct. 13 in the parish parking lot. Council 690 Hall, 506 W. Third nalists in the 64th annual National St. Open to individuals, couples, Merit Scholarship Program. Neff ’s families and friends. Meal delivery status is based on his score on the and transportation available; sign 2017 Preliminary SAT/National up by Nov. 20. Free. Info: for meal Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. — 815/288-4775; for transporation Neff , who received the highest — 815/288-1821 (leave a message) possible score of 36 on the ACT, Dec 1 is a member of Marmion’s math AURORA and WYSE teams, vice-president Qualifying exam: 8 a.m., Rosary of the science Olympiads team, High School, 901 N. Edgelawn and part of the Quarknet team that Dr. Entrance exam for potential works on a radio telescope project students interested in applying for in collaboration with Fermilab. He scholarships. Register on line. Info: is also a member of the lacrosse rosaryhs.com/exam team and is involved in many vol- WOODSTOCK unteer and service organizations. The Marian Group at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Crystal Lake brave chilly weather Oct. 13 to pray Placement exam: 8:15-11:15 GRIAA honors three: At its Oct. the rosary with thousands of parishes across the country for the America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally. a.m.; Marian Central Catholic 13 banquet, the Greater Rockford High School, 1001 McHenry Ave. Italian American Association For incoming freshmen. Info: (GRIAA) presented Hall of Fame Mike Maloney, 815/338-4220, and special recognition awards to [email protected]; www. three Rockford residents. marian.com Ro s e m a r y Dec. 8 G a z i a n o ELGIN Z a m m u t o Entrance exam: 8:15 a.m.; St. ( h o n o r e d Edward Central Catholic High posthu- School, 335 Locust St. For eighth- mously) and graders interested in attending St. Valeri De- Ed. Register or walk-in. Cost: $15 Info: Rachel Popa, rpopa@stedhs. Castris were Rosemary org, 847/741-7535, est. 113 inducted St. Charles Borromeo Parish joins the Coast to Coast Rosary for Life on Oct. 7, the Feast Day of Our Lady Gaziano into the Ital- of the Rosary. Open house: 1-3 p.m.; St. Edward Zammuto ian Hall of Central Catholic High School, Fame. Cas- 335 Locust St. For eighth-graders tronovo’s Bridal Shop received interested in attending St. Ed and a special recognition award for their parents. Info: Donna Lake, business achievement. Awardees 847/741-7535, ext. 108 were also recognized at the annual Columbus Day Mass Oct. 14 at St. Elsewhere Anthony of Padua Parish in Rock- ford. ACADEMY Nov 4 GRIAA’s annual banquet honors A Catholic & Benedictine SINSINAWA, WIS. Rockford-area Italian Americans River Raisin Ragtime Revue: College Prep High School for Young Men who have 2 p.m. Sinsinawa Mound, County made sig- Road Z, o Wisconsin Rte. 11. n i fi c a n t c o n - Concert to honor the birth of tributions to Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP. the Italian Free. Info: 608/748-4411; www. American sinsinawa.org commu- Valeri DeCastris nity and the Submit News community at large. These individuals have Parish, school and Catholic All 5th-8th grade boys and their families are invited to our organization publicists may send shown tremendous dedication, news and photos about their leadership and accomplishment in upcoming and recent activities. various endeavors. 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Nino Castronovo MARMION ACADEMY • 1000 BUTTERFIELD ROAD • AURORA, IL 60502 12 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 26, 2018 | The Observer Our Catholic View Food for Thought Life and the Dignity of Families and The Rosary The Human Person There is much to be gained from praying the “God created mankind in Ethically Speaking destroy the image of God in a (Observer photo/Sharon Boehlefeld) rosary frequently and with His image; in the image of human person. Because of this, the dignity that image carries dedication. Archbishop God He created them; male by Father with it is inextinguishable. This Fulton J. Sheen, a great lover of the rosary, called and female He created them.” (Gen 1:27) Kenneth dignity is ours from the first the devotion “the place where the simple love It would be nearly Wasilewski moment that we exist, from the grows in knowledge and where the knowing impossible to understand Diocesan Ethicist moment of our own personal mind grows in love.” Catholic social teaching (and [email protected] conception. And it remains ours The rosary is simple. Catholic moral teaching in as long as we exist. The short, repetitive prayers of the rosary make general, for that matter) apart from seeing the In Catholic moral teachings on subjects like it a perfect devotion for families. It can be prayed significance of this line from Scripture. abortion and euthanasia we will often hear by anyone, anywhere. The prayers are easily It’s the basis for so much of what the Church the “dignity of the human person” spoken teaches, and from it we, as human beings, come of especially in reference to the quote from memorized and recited, and even young children to know not only our own incredible worth and Genesis already mentioned. This is a huge part can be encouraged to lead a decade. value, but also the worth and value of every of the Church’s evaluation of acts like these. The rosary is tactile. other human person. Any intentional attack on innocent human A rosary comes with an almost built-in “fidget Although much has been written about life involves a failure to recognize and respect spinner” for young ones. Holding a rosary in their “being made in the image and likeness of God,” that dignity every person has simply by virtue hands, they can keep track of how much is com- it is necessary to revisit it briefly here since it of their existence. But it is necessary to realize pleted and how much remains. plays such a significant role in Catholic social that the same understanding of our inestimable As you touch the beads during prayer, you can teaching. It is the fundamental connection value must be applied to more than just between the two great Commandments of individual moral issues, as important as those hand over your worries, concerns, sufferings and Jesus in the Gospels — love of God and love of issues are. pains to the Lord through His mother. neighbor (see Mt 22:36-40, et al). For us as Catholics, the dignity of the human The rosary brings peace. It is impossible to claim to love God if person must be the guiding principle for all our St. Pius X is credited with saying, “If you wish we hate, mistreat, dismiss or simply ignore dealings with others, including those who will peace to reign in your homes, recite the family ro- those who are His image bearers. Doing so be born in future generations. It must be the sary.” For families, moments of quiet can be hard is inconsistent not only with any claim to primary and most basic stance we take toward to come by. Peace is also shattered by the day-to- love God, but also inconsistent with being an all people in our society, and indeed, in the day conflicts that are bound to occur in family life. effective witness of the image we ourselves world — even those we may disagree with or have been given a share in. who seem so different from us. Regardless of The rosary tells a story. Growing in our love for God will inevitably any differences, they have been endowed with The mysteries of the rosary make the story of mean growing in genuine concern for those the same imprint and hence the same dignity salvation come alive. Every member of the fam- whom He loves — regardless of any other that we have been given. ily, no matter how small, can understand to some consideration. This connects us far more profoundly than extent the events and relationships illustrated. Being made in the “image and likeness class, creed, country or color ever could. It is a The stories contained within the mysteries of of God” is the source of our dignity. It connectedness which exists because we share the rosary can teach all members of the family does not come from our abilities, nor our the same origin and the same destiny. about the life of Jesus, thereby bringing each accomplishments, nor our possessions, nor The more our fundamental connectedness anything else — not even from our autonomy as is recognized and emphasized, the more just a person into closer relationship with Him. human beings. No. society we are likely to construct. The more just The rosary mirrors the rhythms of daily family life. Catholics understand our ultimate value as a society is, the more room God’s Kingdom will By reflecting on the mysteries of the life of coming from our sharing in the very image of have to exist, and the more readily obstacles to Jesus, in union with Mary who pondered them all the creator. Having been imprinted with God’s its flourishing will be removed. Hence, social in her heart, we are better able to cope with the own image, there is nothing that can erase it — teaching must begin with that which we all have ups and downs in our own families. — CNS not even the evil actions we might commit. in common, and nothing is as important as our No sin, however grave, has the power to shared dignity. Honoring Hispanic Heritage in Difficult Times As another Hispanic Heritage Month closes, the And thanks to Florida’s large Cuban population, writings of the late Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes hen we exclude, we betray ourselves. one could get by speaking only Spanish. have special relevance. ‘WWhen we include, we find ourselves.’ If not already, Hispanics will soon be the majority In a beautifully written book titled “The Buried of Catholics in the U.S. They bring, as Fuentes wrote, Mirror: Reflections of Spain and the New World,” — Carlos Fuentes, Mexican novelist “not only Catholicism, but something more like a published in 1992 for the 5th centenary, Fuentes deep sense of the sacred, a recognition that the world wrote: “We must remember that ours was once an is holy, which is probably the deepest certitude of the empty continent. Spain to another. They became U.S. citizens by the Amerindian world.” Seeking Life All of us came treaty ending the Mexican War. Fuentes saw their diversity as an asset. “Is there From time immemorial, wrote the historian Carey from somewhere anyone better prepared to deal with the central McWilliams, migrants have crossed the now Mexican by Moises else, beginning issue of the other than we, the Spanish, the Spanish border in both directions following some of the most Sandoval with the nomadic Americans, the Hispanics of the United States?” tribes from Asia ancient trails in North America. And they are coming For, as he wrote, we are Indian, black, European who became the still, from Mexico, Central and South America, but above all mixed, Iberian and Greek, Roman and first Americans.” Puerto Rico, Cuba and the rest of the Caribbean. Catholic News Service Jewish, Arab, Gothic and Gypsy. He sees Spain and The Spaniards When the worker crosses the border, he or she finds came next, to Florida in 1513, California in 1542 a familiar environment, enough to ask oneself, in the New World as centers where multiple cultures and New Mexico in 1598, their empire extending in Fuentes words: “Is it not in some ways ours? He can meet — for incorporation, not exclusion. a great arc to the West Coast and north to Oregon. taste it, hear its language, sing its songs, and pray to “When we exclude, we betray ourselves. When we Finally, the United States took possession of these its saints.” include, we find ourselves.” vast territories after the Mexican War ended in 1848. Fuentes thought it was perhaps an act of poetic Fuentes himself was a border crosser who lectured “So the Hispanic world did not come to the United justice that the Hispanic world should return, both to and taught regularly at the University of Notre Dame, States, the United States came to the Hispanic the United States and to its ancestral heritage in the where I met him. world,” Fuentes wrote. Western Hemisphere. But what would he say we can celebrate in these That was certainly what happened to both the As a result, as Fuentes wrote, Los Angeles is the difficult times? He would suggest our simultaneity of maternal and paternal branches of my family, second largest Spanish-speaking city in the world, cultures, “the Indian sense of sacredness, community and countless others later considered “illegal” or next to Mexico City. and will to survive, the Mediterranean legacy of imposters. When my ancestors came to New Mexico San Antonio has been a bilingual city for more than law, philosophy, and the Christian, Jewish and Arab in 1693, they were just moving from one part of New 150 years. strains making up a multiracial Spain.” Our Catholic View The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 26, 2018 | 13 Scripture Re ection for Oct. 28, Di erent View CNS/Joe Heller 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time It Looks Like This

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hat does it mean to have faith in Jesus? What is this having faith in Him? It’s possible to answer these Wquestions in an abstract way, with carefully defi ned terms in a theological discussion — possible, and useful. But we also need something more vital: a living demonstration. That is what St. Mark gives us in today’s Gospel. In eff ect, he says, “You want to see what faith in Jesus means? Well, I’ll show you.” Mark tells a story of a man who is destitute. Bartimaeus has nothing, frankly, but his underwear and a dirty old cloak. Nothing. He is blind, which Citizenship: Nobody prevents him from working. Family and friends are no help. So he sits on the street and begs. Said It Would Be Easy One day, as he is sitting there, he hears a crowd gathering. People are saying that Jesus of Nazareth is coming. Bartimaeus has heard Election Day 2018 approaches. Charitably Speaking mortality rates and excuses for How many campaign messages racism. Disparities between about Jesus before, and now, suddenly, a thought occurs to him: Jesus can restore my get past robocall solicitations is by Patrick Winn rich and poor lead to violence unknown, but consultants use this Director, Rockford Diocese and declining educational sight. approach to target single-issue Catholic Charities achievements. Unlike abortion and Without a second thought, he starts trying voters. We need be careful. racism, however, it is not usually a to get to Jesus. Because of the crowd and his The United States Conference personal choice. disability, he simply yells Jesus’ name over of Catholic Bishops’ Forming [email protected]  Hunger haunts our country. and over, insistently, desperately. This is his Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (FCFC), is A Russian proverb says, “A full stomach likes a 51-page practical guide worth reading when to preach about fasting.” As Paul Revere and the only chance to see again. He’s not going to let preparing to vote. Raiders once sang, “Too much talk and not enough it go. “Jesus! Jesus!” he cries out. The bishops highlight the voting “decision to action” for hundreds of the people of our area who People standing near him try to make him be made by each Catholic guided by a conscience daily go to sleep hungry and wake up hungry. stop. “Shut up, you heap of garbage.” But he formed by Catholic moral teaching.” The guide  Unemployment is alive as evidenced by area won’t be stopped. The conviction that Jesus emphasizes the “... dignity of the human person, churches who plan for bigger crowds for meals this can heal him is too strong. “Jesus! Jesus!” he as discovered by reason and confi rmed by Thanksgiving. Employed people generally do not shouts. look for a meal at a shelter, church or community revelation, (to) be at the forefront of all political Finally Jesus hears him. He pauses and asks considerations.” center to celebrate holidays. someone to fetch the man. Bartimaeus jumps For Catholics, Evangelicals, Muslims and those  Justice, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. of other faiths, some issues, such But advocating for justice means up, leaving his cloak (his only possession) as abortion, are as self-evidently eliminating human traffi cking, behind, and comes. evil as life, liberty and pursuit of s Catholics, we fi ttingly labeled “a crime against Jesus asks him, “What do you want me to do happiness are this country’s self- are not single- humanity,” by Pope Francis, and for you?” Bartimaeus answers, “Master, I want evident truths. ‘A ending the scourge of domestic to see.” And Jesus restores his sight. The FCFC recognizes other violence. It also means welcoming There, Mark says. That is having faith in issue voters.’ the stranger seeking work, and direct threats to our principles, Jesus. namely racism, poverty, hunger and aff ording opportunities for —United States Conference of Each of us is left to ponder this unemployment. This list eff ectively Catholic Bishops, Forming Conscienc- housing, education and safety for the marginalized. demonstration. Various elements of the story represents a non-exhaustive catalog es for Faithful Citizenship of Catholic Charities services. Our Elections sometimes require may have particular signifi cance for diff erent mission statement “to serve God’s holding our noses and swallowing ones of us. people for the common good, with compassion, hard while voting for someone Am I any less destitute than Bartimaeus? dignity and respect,” calls us to “... work in solidarity with whom we ardently disagree on one issue Do I experience within me the gift, the with the Church and other people of good will in in order to struggle against others that are also inspiration, of faith in Jesus’ power to save intrinsically immoral. As with other choices advocating for justice.” me? Catholics make, we vote “guided by a conscience Using FCFC’s non-partisan priorities: What social pressure am I willing to break  Racism ranks high on the list of intrinsic formed by Catholic moral teaching,” with no single through to get to Jesus? evils because it is a personal choice to deliberately political position suffi cient to guarantee a Catholic degrade another’s race or ethnicity, and champion voter’s support or opposition. Am I willing to let go of everything I have one’s own racial superiority. It is a zero sum agenda: Nobody ever guaranteed this would be easy. to receive what I need from Him? someone has to lose in order for another to win. Info: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful- If Jesus’ question is, “What do you want me  Poverty is a doorway to disease, substandard citizenship/ to do for you?” what’s my answer?

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It’s historic, too. cause I think it’s going to help the kids be located in the St. James School building, She’ll (Delcie) be able to say she was a Licensed ~ Bonded ~ Insured ROCKFORD—One word at a time, able to transition better.” - part of the first class at the new school students from the Cathedral of St. Pe- consolidating four schools and serving Her daughter Delcie Ahearn-Collins, young people from St. Anthony of Pad- when it opened,” Ahearn-Larson added. ter, St. Bernadette, St. Edward, and St. age 10, who attended St. Bernadette from ua, St. Patrick, SS. Peter and Paul and St. Registration opens in January 2019. James schools revealed an invitation to kindergarten through fifth grade, will at Stanislaus Kostka parishes. Melissa Westphal, communication strategist for join them at their new school during a tend St. James in the fall. 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From page 4 a waiting list” at the DLC, Sis- “way for current and past stu- ter Kathleen says. dents to get to know each oth- She said she hopes the 25th er,” she says. anniversary will be an occa- “We think we’re doing our sion to recruit more volunteers part to eliminate racism just by to help whittle down the around having women who otherwise 80-person waiting list. wouldn’t know each other to The women on that list may now see each other (and) share have to wait up to three years, advice,” she adds. Sister Kathleen says. “We are The Dominican Literacy the only (area) agency that does Center helps its students to individual tutoring. All our tu- (Photo provided/Rich Howe) Mariachis perform on the grounds of St. Therese of Jesus Parish in Aurora during the 25th anniversary cel- live in their second culture as toring is one-on-one.” ebration for the Dominican Literacy Center. The center is housed in the parish’s former convent. well as learn their second lan- The agency website notes guage. that 42 percent of the people of women, teach and also provide Info: To learn about attending Literacy Center, visit https:// Sister Kathleen says, giving Aurora are immigrants from one-on-one practice sessions or voluntering at the Domincan dominicanliteracycenter.org/ the example of a student who other countries and speak a as each student nears their citi- came in and told her tutor, “I’m non-English language as their zenship appointments. going on a field trip with my first language. Around 20 Sister Kathleen estimates child’s class. I looked up ‘field’ percent of Illinois residents that “well over 1,500 people Watch in the dictionary ... so what am (2.6 million people) could ben- (in these classes) have become I doing? What should I plan efit from English language in- Catholic new citizens.” for?” struction. That kind of misunderstand- To help meet another com- The Dominican Literacy Mass Center is a ministry that Sis- ing of a cultural norm is not mon need since its beginning, Sunday, 6:30 a.m., ter Kathleen says she “kind of unusual, she says, and many the DLC holds citizenship WREX-TV Channel 13 stumbled into.” of those kinds of situations are classes at St. Mary Parish in Rockford such that most people wouldn’t Aurora. Four classes of men “It’s really fun,” she says. Anytime at realize the language used could and women — two in the morn- “We just keep working and be confusing. ings and two in the evenings — paddling along. www.rockforddiocese.org/tvmass It is little wonder that “there meet for large group classes. “It’s the little program that Brought to you by the Diocesan Office of Communications and Publications has not been a moment without Twelve volunteers, men and could.” 16 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 26, 2018 | The Observer

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THE Prayer Intentions and Scripture Readings OBSERVER http://observer.rockforddiocese.org 815/399-4300 November 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Say Join the Holy Father in Key to listings 1 2 3 praying for this special Daily Scripture Readings All Saints All Souls Blessed Virgin Mary ‘Thank intention this month: † Pray for the priests who Martin de Porres, religious you, Holy Day of Obligation Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom In the Service of Peace: have served the Rockford Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1- 5:5-11 (or Rom 6:3-9); Jn Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2-3, Father.’ That the language of Diocese and who died this 4ab, 5-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 6:37-40 5cdef; Lk 14:1, 7-11 love and dialogue may Watch for month on the days listed. 5:1-12a † Father Nicholas J. Berg, † Father William R. always prevail over the this logo on † Father Lawrence 1959 Warner, 1960 language of conflict. Please pray for these men The Observer London, 2009 Pope Emeritus Benedict Bishop David J. Malloy Catholic Newspaper and women who have a — http:// Pope Francis XVI Turn your clocks back one Facebook page and join us popesprayerusa.net/ religious vocation. Father Jorge Loaiza hour tonight. in praying for our priests. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 31st Ordinary Time Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1-3; Lk Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26-32; Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1, 4, Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk Dedication of the Lateran Leo the Great, pope, doctor of Dt 6:2-6; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; 14:12-14 Lk 14:15-24 13-14; Lk 14:25-33 15:1-10 Basilica the Church Heb 7:23-28; Mk 12:28b- Sisters of St. Francis of Father Robert Sherry † Father Joseph P. Joyce, † Father J. K. Nilles, 1950 Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2- Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1-2, 34 the Holy Family 1941 Father Geoffrey Wirth 3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 5-6, 8-9; Lk 16:9-15 † Father Hubert Fegers, Priests of the Aurora Father John Earl 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 † Father John F. Kinney, 1921; † Father William F. Deanery Father Carlos Monsalve, 1910 Morrissey, 2000 OCD Father Joel Lopez Vocations Father David Reese

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 32nd Ordinary Time Veteran’s Day Observed Frances Xavier Cabrini, virgin Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1-6; Lk Albert the Great, bishop, Margaret of Scotland Elizabeth of Hungary, religious 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Ps 146:7- Diocesan O ces Closed Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 17:11-19 doctor of the Church Gertrude, virgin 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 10; Heb 9:24-28; Mk Josaphat, bishop, martyr 18, 23, 27, 29; Lk 17:7-10 † Father James D. Burke, Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2,10-11, 18:1-8 12:38-44 Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1-6; Lk † Bishop Raymond P. 1968; † Father Charles 17:20-25 17-18; Lk 17:26-37 Sisters of the Third Order Father Godwin Asuquo 17:1-6 Hillinger, 1971; † Father R. Kelly, 1968; † Msgr. † Father William T. Nov.15: † Father Edward of St. Francis, East Peoria Active and retired † Father P. H. McKeon, Ronald J. Conro, 2000 Joseph T. Healey, 1999 Whearty, 1924; † Father W. Berthold, 1964; military chaplains 1917; † Father John J. Father Andrew Skrobutt Father Bernard Mullane Julian Burzynski, 1927 † Father Myles J. Hoare, McCann, 1920 U.S. Bishops 1970 Priests of the DeKalb Diocesan seminarians Deanery 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 33rd Ordinary Time Rv 1:1-4, 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Presentation of the Blessed Thanksgiving Diocesan O ces Closed Andrew Dung-Lac, priest, Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16:5, 8-11; Lk 18:35-43 Lk 19:1-10 Virgin Mary Diocesan O ces Closed Clement I, pope, martyr martyr, and his companions, Columban, abbot martyrs Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk † Father John J. Hackett, † Father Joseph J. Reikas, Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1-6; Lk Cecilia, virgin, martyr Bl Miguel Agustin Pro, priest, 19:11-28 Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1-2, 13:24-32 1960 1979; † Father William A. Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1-6, 9; Lk martyr Priests of the Elgin Msgr. James McLoughlin Kriegsmann, 2006 Priests of the Freeport 19:41-44 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Rv 10:8-11: Ps 119:14,24, † Father Clement W. Deanery Father Sylvester Nnaso Deanery Msgr. Gerald Kobbeman 72,103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45- Caine, 1987 Msgr. Stephen Knox 48 Father Yovanny Dorado † Father Edward A. Cerny, Priests of the McHenry Father Michael Morrissey SS, 1962 Deanery Father Akan Simon † Father John Vuc, 1973 25 26 27 28 29 30 Christ the King Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1-6; Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3, 7-9; Rv 18:1-2, 21-23, 19:1-3, Andrew, Apostle Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Rv Lk 21:1-4 Lk 21:5-11 Lk 21:12-19 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 21:20- Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:2-5; Fly the Flag 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37 Father Leonardo † Father Thomas L. Father Richard Kramer 28 Mt 4:18-22 Nov. 10 — Marine Corps Birthday † Msgr. Clemens Maldonado Walsh, 1956; † Father † Father Russell J. Father Thomas Doyle Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Kalvelage, 1930; Father Francis A. Kilderry, 1958; Guccione, 1952 Nov. 22 — Thanksgiving Day Peter Cichozki, 1961 † Father Paul A. Priests of the Sterling Father Thomas Burr Tuchlinsky, 1984 Deanery Priests of the Rockford Deanery

Blessed Mary Anna Sala Andrew 1829-1891 — feast day Nov. 24 1st century — feast day Nov. 30 The fi fth of eight children in an Italian family, Mary Anna went in 1842 In the synoptic Gospels, Andrew is a Galilean fi sherman grouped with to a boarding school operated by the Sisters of St. Marcellina. She earned his brother, Peter, and with James and John in the inner circle of apostles; in a teaching diploma in four years and wanted to join the order, but had to John’s Gospel, he is the disciple of John the Baptist who is the fi rst to follow wait because of her mother’s illness and father’s fi nancial reverses. After Jesus and who brings his brother to the Lord. Many traditions about Andrew assisting her family, she entered the congregation in 1848 and professed come from the apocryphal second-century Acts of Andrew, which depicts her vows in 1852. Over a 40-year teaching career in the order’s schools, she was both popular him as a zealous missionary in the Black Sea region who is crucifi ed — tied to an x-shaped cross and successful; one of her students was the mother of Pope Paul VI. She died of throat cancer — by the Roman governor. Some early Church historians also said he evangelized in Greece and and was beatifi ed in 1980. Asia Minor. He is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, Greece and those who fi sh for a living.