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Bishops say health reform should include all immigrants By Chaz Muth the opinion that one of the richest Catholic News Service countries in the world should fi nd WASHINGTON — Though a way to guarantee that everyone Bishop William F. Murphy of within its borders has access to Rockville Centre, New York, medical care, from conception to concedes there’s no political will natural death. in Washington to include illegal Several Hispanic bishops met immigrants in health care reform, with members of the House and he believes it’s the country’s Senate Sept. 17 to convey their moral obligation to ensure that concern that immigrants — legal everyone in the nation receives and illegal — might be left out of proper medical care. health reform. That includes those who en- Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacra- ter the country illegally, he told mento, California, said that in Catholic News Service in mid- addition to President Barack September. Obama’s pledge not to provide “I agree that there is a special government-funded care to problem with those who have people in the country illegally, entered here without the permis- concerns have been expressed ABOVE: Pope Benedict XVI, followed by Czech sion of the United States, and that that even legal immigrants might Cardinal Miloslav Vlk, blesses well-wishers in the has to be looked at,” said Bishop Church of Our Lady of Victory in Prague, Czech be left out of the system. Republic, Sept. 26. (CNS photo/Petr Josek, Reuters) Murphy, who chairs the U.S. Bishop Soto said the exclu- Conference of Catholic Bishops’ sion of government-supported Bishops sit below a giant image of St. Wenceslas Committee on Domestic Justice insurance for undocumented im- during Mass celebrated Sept. 28 by Pope Benedict XVI and Human Development. “But migrants is an issue with which in the place of the saint’s martyrdom, Stara Boleslav, Czech Republic. (CNS photo/Petr Josek, Reuters) that’s a problem unto itself.” the bishops might disagree, but Most U.S. Catholic bishops could concede as a political ne- who have spoken publicly about cessity. But the legislation “has Pope urges Czechs to regain values health care reform have expressed SEE BISHOPS, P. 21 that inspired fi ght for freedom By Carol Glatz gious leaders as well as the Catho- Brno, and Stara Boleslav was his Catholic News Service lic faithful, the pope delivered a 13th trip abroad and his seventh PRAGUE, Czech Republic message of hope meant to inspire to Europe. The fact that more than — Commemorating the 20th an- both the country’s majority of half of his apostolic journeys so far niversary of the peaceful revolt nonbelievers and the minority have been to Europe refl ects his that brought down the country’s Catholic community. deep concern for revitalizing the communist regime, Pope Bene- Central to his message was continent’s Christian heritage. dict XVI urged people in the that no society, no matter how “True freedom presupposes Czech Republic to rediscover democratic, could ever maintain the search for truth — for the the spiritual and moral values a healthy and ethical sense of true good — and hence fi nds its that sustained their struggle for freedom without guidance from fulfi llment precisely in knowing freedom. the truth found in God and the and doing what is right and just,” In gatherings Sept. 26-28 with wisdom of faith. the pope said during a meeting political, social, cultural, and reli- The pope’s trip to Prague, SEE POPE, P. 2

Fr. Stephen Jasso, TOR, receives the Ohtli award from the Institute for Mexicans Recession drives 10 percent more to Abroad. Alberto Bernal, alternate consul for the Mexican Consulate in Dallas, presents the award at the consulate. seek Catholic Charities assistance Fr. Jasso honored for work By Dennis Sadowski could afford an apartment. There For Sondra, the new home is Catholic News Service was no chance of moving back a godsend, far better than her with Mexican immigrants WOODBRIDGE, Va. — In a home, even if she and her husband old life — the one that revolved time of recession, Sondra knows could reconcile; their home had around smoking crack and binge On Sept. 15, Father Stephen ed by the National Association of she and her 4-year-old daughter gone into foreclosure. drinking mixed with beatings by Jasso, TOR, pastor of All Saints Latino Elected Offi cials (NALEO) Hope could be on the street. Enter St. Margaret of Cortona her husband. Parish in Fort Worth, received the and are presented annually by the Forced to flee an abusive Transitional Residences in Wood- “I love it here,” she said. Ohtli award from the Institute for Mexican government to a person relationship with her husband, bridge, Virginia. It’s where Sondra A program of Catholic Chari- Mexicans Abroad (Instituto de los who lives outside of Mexico but Sondra, 45, who asked that her last and Hope now have a home. ties of the Diocese of Arlington, Mexicanos en el Exterior) organi- works for the benefi t of Mexican name not be used, had nowhere to It’s a peaceful, cozy, and, most Virginia, the residence brings sta- zation. Alberto Bernal, alternate citizens living outside of their turn. Her time at the emergency importantly, safe place where they bility to nine single mothers and consul, presented the award to Fr. country. shelter was limited. While Sondra can enjoy dinner every evening. their children, most of whom have Jasso at a ceremony held in Dallas Bishop Kevin Vann, who ac- had a job as a custodian at a lo- It’s where they can read and play escaped domestic violence. The at the Mexican Consulate. companied Fr. Jasso to the award cal church, there was no way she and learn together. SEE CHARITIES, P. 14 Award recipients are nominat- SEE ALL SAINTS, P. 2 Page 2 North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 International / Diocesan Pope urges Czechs to share light of Gospel with others

FROM PAGE 1 nor welcomed, nor respected. How many of Sept. 26 with diplomats and political, civil, them suffer violence and every kind of ex- religious, and cultural leaders in Prague’s ploitation by the unscrupulous,” he said. presidential palace. There was not much public sign of the Under the soaring gilded stucco ceil- pope’s presence in Prague, with few post- ings of the palace, the pope reminded his ers and very little fanfare along the routes audience that the country’s hard-fought taken by the papal motorcade. Much of freedom must be properly used. Leaders in the city had emptied out for the three-day society have the duty to encourage citizens holiday weekend, perhaps spurred by to seek the truth and goodness, he said. dire warnings of traffi c snarls during the “Jointly we must engage in the struggle papal visit. for freedom and the search for truth, which But the papal visit drew Catholics from either go together, hand in hand, or together all over the Czech nation and from neigh- they perish in misery,” the pope said. boring Austria, Slovakia, Germany, and He urged people “to apply their faith re- Poland, specifi cally for the outdoor Mass spectfully yet decisively in the public arena” Sept. 27 in the Moravian diocese of Brno, so that the truth and wisdom of faith could some 140 miles southeast of Prague. Local light the path of human progress. organizers said 120,000 people attended Young people in traditional dress pray before the event, making it the largest Mass ever “Far from threatening the tolerance of the start of Mass with Pope Benedict XVI in differences or cultural plurality, the pursuit Brno, Czech Republic, Sept. 27. The papal Mass celebrated in the Czech Republic. of truth makes consensus possible, keeps drew an estimated 120,000 people and included Gathered on a mowed hayfi eld at the public debate logical, honest, and account- pilgrims from the Czech Republic, Austria, airport, the jubilant crowd waved fl ags and able” and ensures a society that is united and Slovakia, Germany and Poland. (CNS photo/Petr cheered when the pope’s plane landed. dedicated to the common good, he said. Josek, Reuters) Some pilgrims wore colorful traditional The Czech Republic represents a unique dress, while others sported backpacks and challenge for the church. Some 60 percent said in his homily. pedaled bicycles to get to the event. of the population claims to profess no reli- Sometimes it seems there is little motiva- The pope’s homily focused on hope and gious belief — making it the most secular tion to put Christ fi rst when so many people how “the only certain and reliable hope is country in Europe. who exclude God from their lives and show founded on God.” The largest faith community on the land- no respect for others end up reaching the “History has demonstrated the absurdi- scape is the Catholic Church, but Catholics highest pinnacles of power or achieve great ties to which man descends when he ex- are still only 30 percent of all inhabitants, success, he said. cludes God from the horizon of his choices and only a small percent say they are active But “one need only scratch the surface to and actions, and how hard it is to build a members of the Church. realize how sad and unfulfi lled these people society inspired by the values of goodness, The pope told journalists aboard the are,” and history points to many powerful justice, and fraternity” he said. papal fl ight to Prague “that normally those fi gures in history who all of a sudden were The country is free of oppression, but who determine the future are the creative stripped of their power, he said. Pope Benedict XVI prays in front of the Infant people still need to be freed “from the evils minority,” and he said this applies to Euro- Some 40,000 people assembled for of Prague statue at the Church of Our Lady of that affl ict the spirit,” and saved from the pean countries like the Czech Republic. the outdoor Mass in a large fi eld in Stara Victory in Prague, Czech Republic, Sept. 26. poverty of isolation, despair, and egoism, “The Catholic Church must see itself as Boleslav. The town, 15 miles northeast of (CNS photo/Petr Josek, Reuters) he said. a creative minority that has a heritage of Prague, represents the spiritual heart of During a vespers service Sept. 26 in values that are not passe but are alive and Bohemia and the origin of Czech statehood. desire for happiness and meaning in life. Prague’s St. Vitus Cathedral, the pope en- relevant,” he said. Every year on Sept. 28 patriotic sentiment Addressing students and scholars at couraged the Catholic community to bear At a welcoming ceremony at Prague’s and religious devotion merge as citizens take Prague’s Hradcany Castle Sept. 27, the witness to the Gospel even though it was airport, the pope said the impact of 40 years part in a pilgrimage to Stara Boleslav, where pope said education is not merely “the not easy to do so in a country still scarred of an atheist totalitarian regime could not be St. Wenceslas, a 10th-century prince credited accumulation of knowledge or skills” by atheism and often seduced by hedonistic underestimated. The fl ame of faith has been with bringing Christianity to the Czech and must include forming the human consumerism and cultural relativism. kept alive thanks to the many “courageous people, was murdered by his brother. conscience so that the individual seeks to Monsignor. Tomas Roule, secretary to martyrs whose fi delity to Christ spoke far The Mass seemed like a mini-World live a virtuous and ethical life. Prague’s archbishop, Cardinal Miloslav louder and more eloquently than the voice Youth Day celebration as past youth day The pope highlighted his concern for Vlk, told Catholic News Service that the of their executioners,” he said. theme songs were sung and thousands of families and children during his visit Sept. younger generations are getting used to the At an outdoor Mass Sept. 28 to celebrate young people cheered and waved the fl ags 26 to the Church of Our Lady of Victory, idea of being open about their faith. the feast of St. Wenceslas, the patron saint of of various countries. Many slept overnight where he venerated the Infant of Prague. He said those who have not experienced the Czech Republic, the pope said bearing in tents and some even came by water on Kneeling before the 18-inch-high statue, communism’s hostility toward and per- witness to the Gospel was not easy. rafts from a small town three miles away. which draws 2 million pilgrims a year, secution of religion are fi nding “it’s now “It is not enough to appear good and After the Mass, the pope told the young the pope gave a special blessing for all coming to be normal to believe” in God. honest: One must truly be so. And the people that Christ “knocks on the door of the children of the world and appealed He said people see how easily and openly good and honest person is the one who your freedom and asks to be welcomed as for increased attention to children in dif- Christians in the United States express their does not obscure God’s light with his own a friend.” While young people are often led fi culty. The holy infant recalls the beauty beliefs and that proves to Czech Christians ego, does not put himself forward, but astray by “illusory visions” of happiness, of childhood, he said. that faith is nothing out of the ordinary or allows God to shine through,” the pope he said, only Christ can satisfy the human “Yet how many children are neither loved, to be ashamed of. Fr. Jasso’s service to Church and Fort Worth community is honored

FROM PAGE 1 lar Franciscans in 1957, and was ordained Graduados en Alta Dirección) in Mexico in in Fort Worth. He was named an Outstand- ceremony and reception, praised the priest to the priesthood in Rome in 1965 after 1993. He has served as pastor of All Saints ing Texas Role Model by Fort Worth Mayor — a native of Waco whose parents were completing theology studies in Rome at Church since 1994. Mike Moncrief in April 2002. born in San Luis Potosí, Mexico — for his the Pontifical University of St. Thomas A writer for the Fort Worth Spanish “I am very happy to have received this years of tireless efforts to assist immigrants Aquinas (the Angelicum). newspaper La Estrella, Fr. Jasso has served award and even happier with God to have with their most basic needs. He served as a missionary in Peru and in a leadership capacity within the Diocese Bishop Vann present with me on such a “Fr. Jasso is such a role model for all of also served in Mexico as religious superior of Fort Worth; as a board member for special day in my life,” said Fr. Jasso, upon us, as priests,” said the bishop. “He is truly of his congregation during the 24 years he several civic organizations; and has par- receiving the Ohtli award, which means an icon, and a source of encouragement and spent in pastoral ministry while in Mexico. ticipated in numerous leadership summits “path” in the Nhuatl language. “I thank inspiration. He is a credit to his religious He was director of the IFEM (Instituto in Washington, D.C. He currently serves the other leaders who [during the past 15 community and to our diocese.” Franciscano de Espiritualidad en Mexico) as a member of the advisory board of years] we’ve been working with to help the Fr. Jasso, 77, an Army veteran of the for eight years and earned an MBA from Congresswoman Kay Granger and of the community … and I thank my parishioners Korean War, joined the Third Order Regu- the College of High Graduates (Colegio de Salud Council of John Peter Smith Hospital who have also joined me here today.” North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 Page 3 Diocesan

Father Kyle Walterscheid, Sacred Heart celebrates director of the Offi ce of Vocations, is shown walking fourth annual Family Day esponding out of Sacred Heart Parish R in Muenster following his ordination to the priesthood in the Park in Muenster to od’s all in May 2002. Even then, G C he appeared to be inviting people to ask if they were being called to Come join 40 Days for Life a vocation.

By Father Kyle Walterscheid This year in our city one of the great evangelists 10,000 precious babies were in the 19th century. In the o you say you created by God’s hand, second case, you have killed haven’t been these precious babies came Beethoven. In the third case, S to life even when they were you have killed Ethel Waters, part of the Pro-Life unplanned. the great black gospel singer. 10,000 precious babies were If you said yes to the fourth movement? Do you murdered in the name of case, you have just cast your choice, vote for the murder of Jesus also say you just but their mothers are left to Christ! “Balloonytick Betty” amazes young and old with her balloon art. She don’t get it? Do you silent suffering and years God may very well have has an impressive list of animals and other things that she sculpts into without a voice. placed in our midst great shape with balloons. say that it’s not for doctors to cure many dis- But many of you consider eases, leaders to resolve global Sacred Heart Church in Muen- Honor Society served the drinks, you? Do you say that yourselves somewhere in controversies, or priests to ster held its fourth annual Family and St. Anne’s Society dished up between the pro-life and pro- pastor our churches, but they Day in the Park Sunday, Sept. the desserts. Snacks and treats it’s too controver- choice movements. I suppose were aborted because you and 20, sponsored by the parish’s were offered throughout the day: that you think that abortion I did not lend a helping hand Unity and Fellowship Commit- Boy Scouts from Troop 664 spun sial? To stand up for should be limited or a last to women in need. Can your tee. The event’s purpose is to cotton candy, and the Muenster principles of faith resort (86 percent of Ameri- conscience let you sit on the draw members of the Muenster High School cheerleaders served cans last year, according to sidelines any longer? community together for a day of snow cones. and truth is to be an the Knights of Columbus and Events like the 40 Days For fun and fellowship, committee Children bounced, slid, climbed, Marist Poll, hold this position) Life have helped me to see members said. and bounced again on four differ- adult; not to do so is or performed only in the case much more than I could 10 or After a week of bountiful rain, ent bounce houses. Many rode of incest, rape, or when the 20 years ago, and others are sunshine greeted participants around the Park on a train driven to play games and mother’s life is endangered, getting the message, too. on Sunday. About 450 people by Herbie Schmidlkofer. politics, whether or not at all (60 percent). For the fi rst time, I see gathered in the Muenster Park The children were able to However, I ran across another young men stepping up to be including Bishop Kevin Vann of have their faces painted by Sa- you’re coming from poll that may make you think spiritual leaders and fathers the Diocese of Fort Worth. Father cred Heart cheerleaders, and twice about washing your in the support of mothers Ken Robinson, pastor of Sacred bingo games were offered to the left or the right. hands like Pontius Pilate. I and unborn babies. College Heart, led the meal prayer before everyone. seek peace here, but let’s test students from every college everyone feasted on the covered Muenster’s First Baptist Church The 40 Days for Life cam- your thoughts. Would you in the Metroplex are banding dish meal. held a “Basketball Throwdown” paign (www.40daysforlife. consider abortion in the fol- together to discuss real-life The Muenster High School open to everybody. com) is a Christian grassroots lowing situations? issues as they testify to the movement designed to make There’s a preacher and culture of death that sur- a direct impact, through 1.wife who are very, very rounds them. Many families prayer and fasting in a public poor. They already have 14 have come to the sidewalks North manner, against the abortion kids. Now she fi nds out she’s adjacent to the abortion mills Texas industry that has claimed pregnant with her 15th. Con- to give public witness through the lives of almost 50 mil- sidering their poverty, and the silent prayer that abortion Catholic lion unborn babies since the excessive world population, is not the answer and to ask legalization of abortion on would you consider recom- God to help us support un- January 22, 1973. A health care mending she get an abortion? wed mothers and to create a industry that was founded on The father is sick with culture of life that sees unborn Christian principles of healing 2.sniffl es; the mother has children and all human life as Publisher: through prayer and medicine tuberculosis. They have 4 invaluable and with inalien- Bishop Kevin W. Vann has turned against the health children. The fi rst is blind, able rights. Stop judging and Editor: Jeff Hensley of women and exploited them the second had died, the third see for yourself. Sure, you Associate Editor: Tony Gutiérrez when they are most vulner- is deaf, and the fourth has have fear, but I assure you, Editorial Assistant: Nicki Prevou able, legally murdering their TB. She fi nds she’s pregnant God yearns to reveal to you Administrative Assistant: Judy Russeau children and mortally wound- again. Given the extreme many bundles of joy. Jesus, I Editorial Offi ce: 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108, (817) ing the mothers’ psyches. situation, would you consider trust in you! 560-3300; FAX (817) 244-8839. I wrote a poem in 2005 that, recommending abortion? I invite you to join the 40 Circulation Offi ce: Rita Garber, 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108, (817) 560-3300. in part, speaks of this reality A white man raped a Days for Life campaign that and our lack of response: runs Sept. 23 through Nov. 1. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC (USPS 751-370) (ISSN 0899-7020) is published 3.13-year-old black girl and semi-monthly, except for the months of June, July, and August when it is pub- she got pregnant. If you were It has already changed my life. lished monthly, by the Most Rev. Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort With no help and no sup- her parents, would you con- May the Spirit of the Lord call Worth, 800 West Loop 820 South. For those who are not registered parishioners in the Diocese of Fort Worth, subscription rates are $20 for one year, $40 for port from you, sider recommending abortion? you to have a change of heart two years, $60 for three years. Periodical postage paid at Fort Worth, Texas. then just what is a young A teenage girl is preg- and to give prayerful public POSTMASTER: Send address changes to North Texas Catholic, 800 West pregnant mother to do? 4.nant. She’s not married. witness too. Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108. So many pregnant mothers Her fi ance is not the father of Deadline for information for the North Texas Catholic is noon of Wednesday turn to the only hands they the baby, and he’s very upset. Father Kyle Walterscheid is the of the week before the paper is published. The NTC is published two times a month on Friday, except for the months of June, July, and August when it is see, Would you consider recom- director of Vocations for the published one time each month. people who convince them, mending abortion? Diocese of Fort Worth. He can The appearance of advertising in these pages does not imply endorsement of “It’s only a fetus and not a In the fi rst case, you have be reached by e-mail to kwalters- businesses, services, or products. Readers must exercise prudence in respond- baby in thee.” just killed John Wesley, [email protected]. ing to advertising in all media. Page 4 North Texas Catholic, October 2, 2009 Mass For Chil- Our Lady of Vic- Mother - Respect Life dren Who Died tory School kicks Daughter Tea to Holy Hour Before Baptism off its 100th be held Oct. 25 changes to scheduled for anniversary People The Mother-Daughter Tea will third Monday People be held Sunday afternoon, Oct. Oct. 10 Our Lady of Victory School, 25, from noon to 4 p.m. at St. The Holy Hour sponsored by the located at 3320 Hemphill Ave., Respect Life Office of the Diocese Mass for Children Who Died Vincent de Paul Parish, 5819 W. Fort Worth, will kick off its 100th of Fort Worth will change in Before Baptism will be celebrated Pleasant Ridge Rd., Arlington. All year celebration at its annual October from the first Monday of by Bishop Kevin Vann Saturday, young ladies, ages 10-13, their fall festival to be held Saturday, every month to the third Monday Oct. 10, at St. Mary of the Assump- mothers, grandmothers, or any Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Events of every month. It will still be tion Church, 509 W. Magnolia, other special woman in their lives All are invited for a day full of held from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. east of Hemphill in Fort Worth. &of Importance for the are invited to enjoy and celebrate entertainment, games, food, at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 The Mass, sponsored by Mother the gifts of being female. and prizes for all ages. For more Throckmorton St., Fort Worth. and Unborn Baby Care of North Church of Fort Worth “Join us for an afternoon in a information, visit the school Web The hour will begin with a rosa- Texas and Catholics United for tea house complete with tea pots site at www.olvfw.com or call ry and be followed by eucharistic Life of North Texas, will begin and cups, a delicious lunch, and (817) 924-5123. adoration. All are invited to come at noon. A reception with a light dessert,” urge program organiz- White Mass Golden Anni- and pray for an end to abortion lunch will be held in the parish ers. “Other women will be your and all offenses to the sanctity hall following the Mass. Subiaco Acade- announced for versary Celebra- hostesses and speakers as we and dignity of human life. The intention of the Mass is share our life experiences and my to host Dis- health care pro- tion to be held For more information, contact to help the healing process for the satisfaction of being female, Chanacee Ruth-Killgore, director parents who have lost children covery Weekend fessionals Oct. 11 as well as the special gifts and qualities we have received from of Respect Life for the Diocese of through miscarriage, stillbirth, The Medical Association of The Family Life Office will Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 our Creator to function in this Fort Worth, at (817) 560-3300 or abortion. Relatives and friends Catholic Students from the Uni- host the fourth annual Golden role. This session will explain ext. 257. of these parents are also invited Subiaco Academy, a Catholic versity of North Texas Health Anniversary Celebration Sunday, the physical, emotional, and to attend. Individual flowers will college preparatory, residential, Science Center will host the fifth Oct. 11, for all couples who have psychological changes that occur be provided for parents to place and day school for young men annual White Mass Wednesday, been married 50 years or more by Nolan Catholic in becoming a woman from a at the Virgin Mary’s altar during located in western Arkansas, is Oct. 21. The White Mass, tradi- the end of 2009. The celebration faith-based perspective.” the Prayers of the Faithful in hosting a Discovery Weekend for tionally held for all physicians, will take place at Holy Family High School’s The ticket cost is $12.50 per memory of their children, should prospective students and their nurses, health care workers, and Church, 6150 Pershing Ave., Fort person. Reservations can be Homecoming they wish to do so. parents from Oct. 30 through for pastoral care ministers and Worth. made by calling Kathy Stojak at Reservations are requested, but Nov. 1. The Discovery Weekend students, will be celebrated at 6 Bishop Kevin Vann will preside set for Oct. 16 (817) 773-8096. Due to a limited not required. For more informa- is open to those in grades 7-10 p.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 at a special Mass that will begin All Nolan Catholic High School amount of space available, res- tion and reservations, call (817) and all activities are free. Throckmorton St., Fort Worth. at 3 p.m. and will include an alumni are invited to join their ervations are being accepted on 738-1086, mail to 3704 Myrtle Visiting students will have an Bishop Kevin Vann will be the opportunity for participants to former classmates for this year’s a first call basis. Springs Rd., Fort Worth, 76116, or opportunity to experience dorm main celebrant. renew their marriage vows and Homecoming celebration Friday, e-mail [email protected]. life, join in activities with current “Traditionally, health care receive an anniversary blessing. Oct. 16, on the school grounds students and take the placement workers wore white attire. In A reception with cake and punch at 4501 Bridge Street in East Couple to Cou- exam. Activities for parents the church, white symbolizes will be held in the Family Life Blessed Karl’s Fort Worth. Nolan is extending ple League include information sessions hope and comfort to the ill Center following the Mass. a special welcome to this year’s with faculty and current parents, and hospitalized,” note event All couples married before 1959 feast day to be reunion classes of 1974, 1984, offers Natural classroom visits, campus tours, organizers. Participants in the and wishing to be part of this celebrated at 1989, 1994, 1999, and 2004. and other fun activities. Families liturgy are invited to wear their special celebration, are asked to Former Nolan students are Family Planning also have the option of visiting at white coats. call the parish office and leave St. Mary the encouraged to bring their fam- classes any time at their convenience on For more information, contact their names, address, and date ily members for a free pre-game weekdays or weekends. Miriam Garcia at migarcia@hsc. of marriage with the parish Virgin Parish alumni barbecue dinner to be The Couple to Couple League Established in 1887 by the unt.edu or (409) 549-1624. secretary. St. Mary the Virgin Parish, served at 5:30 p.m. The first 100 offers classes in the sympto- Benedictine priests and brothers 1408 N. Davis Dr., Arlington, alumni at the dinner will receive thermal method of natural of Subiaco Abbey, the academy of- will celebrate the feast day of an alumni T-shirt. Children in family planning for married fers a challenging college prepa- NTC publication deadlines Blessed Karl, Emperor of Austria, attendance will enjoy special and engaged couples. Since the ratory curriculum for young men with singing of Solemn Vespers activities including Viking face The North Texas Catholic is published twice monthly, except during course consists of three classes in grades 8-12 with emphasis on and Benediction, at 7:30 p.m., “tattoos” compliments of the the months of June, July, and August when it is published monthly. at monthly intervals, engaged honors and Advanced Placement Wednesday, Oct. 21. Pope John junior varsity cheerleaders, ac- The deadline to submit information is noon on the Wednesday of couples are encouraged to attend courses plus a Learning Resource Paul II beatified Blessed Karl cording to information from the the week before the paper is published. a course beginning at least four Center with focus on ADD, ADHD, Oct. 3, 2004. school. Submit items to [email protected]. Items for the Oct. 16 issue months before their wedding. and Dyslexia. A reception will be held follow- From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., cur- must be received by noon on Oct. 7. Items for the Nov. 6 issue must To register for a course starting The Academy is located on Arkan- ing the service. All are invited to rent students will be giving tours be received by noon on Oct. 28. Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at St. John the sas Highway 22 approximately 45 participate. For more information of the school; alumni are encour- Apostle Church, 7341 Glenview miles east of Fort Smith, Arkansas. on the celebration, contact the aged to come and see how much Dr., North Richland Hills, contact For more information about the parish office at (817) 460-2278. the campus has changed and has Andrew and Samantha Mudd Discovery Weekend or to reserve St. Paul’s to SHSp Sisters to stayed the same. At 7:30 p.m., the at (817) 284-5117. Visit www. a place, contact the admission football game will begin, with the ccldfw.org for more class dates office at (800) 364-7824 or host parish mis- host ‘Come and Nolan Catholic Vikings taking and information. e-mail [email protected]. sion Oct. 10-15 Marriage En- on Gainesville State. At halftime, See’ weekend there will be a special ceremony St. Paul the Apostle Church, counter week- inducting members of the NCHS 5508 Black Oak Lane, Fort Worth, Oct. 9-11 Cursillo weekends to be held in into the 2009 Hall of Fame. invites all to their upcoming Par- The Sisters of the Holy Spirit end to be held For more information or to October at the Cursillo Center ish Mission. “Jesus says: ‘Come and Mary Immaculate ask, “Have RSVP for dinner by Oct. 13, call A Cursillo is a short course to Me! There’s Always More!’” Oct. 9-11 at CRC Oct. 22-25. Both weekends will be you ever wondered what life in (817) 395-0249 or e-mail alum- in Christianity, consisting of a will be presented by Sister Joan A Marriage Encounter week- held at the Fort Worth Cursillo a convent is like and how the [email protected]. series of talks and meditations Center, 2221 N.W. 26th Street in Rodrigues, DLJS, Sister Gabriel sisters live, work, and spread the end will be held Oct. 9-11 at the examining one’s life in relation Fort Worth. The weekends will be Mary, and Sister Regina Marie, Gospel?” In an effort to increase Catholic Renewal Center, 4503 to Jesus Christ. presented in English. members of the religious com- vocations to the religious life and Bridge St. in East Fort Worth. Retrouvaille to Separate Cursillo weekends For more information, call munity Disciples of the Lord Jesus to the community, the sisters will Marriage Encounter, a marriage for men and women will be held Florence Marcucci at (972) 291- Christ, located in Prayer Town host a “Come and See” weekend enrichment program, is centered celebrate 25th this coming October. The men’s 6817 or e-mail mamarcucci@ near Amarillo. The sisters will be Oct. 9-11 at their motherhouse, on three principles: building Cursillo will be held Oct. 8-11 and sbcglobal.net. at St. Paul Parish the weekend of 300 Yucca St., San Antonio. communication between hus- Anniversary the women’s Cursillo will be held the Oct. 10-11. Women, ages 18-45 will have band and wife, nurturing the The presentation will begin on the opportunity to experience life commitment of marriage vows, Nov. 13 Sunday at 7 p.m. and will end at in a convent setting. During the and strengthening the couple’s Retrouvaille, a ministry to help 9 p.m. On Monday, Tuesday, and weekend guests will participate in faith. “One year or fi fty! No matter troubled marriages, will celebrate Offi cial Assignments Thursday, Oct. 12, 13, and 15, the community prayer, small group how long you’ve been married, a its 25th anniversary in the Diocese schedule will be Exposition of sharing, discernment themes, Marriage Encounter Weekend is a of Fort Worth. Anyone who has ex- The following assignments have been made by the Blessed Sacrament at 6 p.m. personal reflection, Emmaus great way to breathe new life into perienced this ministry is invited Bishop Kevin Vann: and Mass at 6:30 p.m. with the Walk, recreation, and other activi- your relationship. And it’s just for to attend a Mass to be celebrated, retreat to continue from 7 p.m. to ties with the sisters. the two of you (no group sharing),” Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at Holy Father Alfredo Barba has been assigned as parochial vicar of 9 p.m. “Youth Nite” (junior and Registration for the “Come according to Marriage Encounter Family Church, 6150 Pershing Immaculate Conception Parish, Denton, effective Sept. 8. senior high students) to be held and See” weekend is available materials. Ave., Fort Worth. A reception, Wednesday, Oct. 14, will begin with on-line at www.shsp.org, under Reservations are required. hosted by Holy Family, will follow Father Mark Hoa Tien Le, CMC, has been assigned as pa- a meal in the parish hall at 6:30 “What’s New?” or by contacting To make a reservation, e-mail in the parish hall. rochial vicar of Christ the King Parish, Fort Worth, effective p.m. and will end at 8:30 p.m. Sister Gabriel Hession, SHSp, at [email protected]. More For more information, con- Sept. 13. For more information, call the (210) 533-5149 or sghession@ information is also available on- tact the parish office at (817) parish office at (817) 738-9925. hotmail.com. line at www.ntexasme.org. 737-6768. North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 Page 5 Diocesan Catholic Charities Fort Worth seeks to provide homes for unacompanied refugee minors

By Nicki Prevou Somalia, and Eritrea. Editorial Assistant These orphaned children who Photos by Donna Ryckaert often live without protection in overseas refugee camps, waiting or most American to be placed in a permanent home parents, the pros- in another country, are called F “unaccompanied refugee minors” pect of being driven (URM) by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees from their homes — (UNHCR). The commission de- fi nes these unattached children their children’s day-to- Staff members from Catholic Charities, representing Indian, Kenyan, Burmese, and as youth who are under 18 years Sudanese cultures, participate in a panel at a recent training meeting. Panel members Jennifer Anderson, a recruiter for the day routines shattered, of age and have been separated discussed their cultural traditions as a way of helping current and prospective foster from both parents and are not Catholic Charities URM program, leads families to understand the variety of ways that culture impacts behavior. a group of foster parents in discussing their stable lives torn being cared for by an adult. issues facing the refugee children in In the 2004 book, Making It sense of permanence, and the becoming licensed, more foster apart by the terrors of their care. Home, published by the Interna- chance to feel safe again. homes are still needed for approxi- civil war and guerilla at- tional Rescue Committee, 14 year- “Catholic Charities [in Fort mately 30 additional children, To become a Catholic Charities old Joyce Ihuju recounts how her Worth] is one of 19 programs in says Lamb. Unaccompanied Refugee Minor foster tacks — is a nightmarish parents were killed in her presence this country that have been asked “More specifi cally, we are also parent for either long or short term scenario, a situation too by violence initiated by the Suda- to provide resettlement services to working to place children who care, applicants must be between 21 nese People’s Liberation Army in unaccompanied refugee minors,” have been victims of rape or sexual and 65 years of age and may be single, terrifying to imagine. her home country of Sudan when she says. “We help our licensed abuse. This includes victims of legally married, or legally separated she was four years old. Joyce foster families to provide special- human traffi cking,” she says. “We and must undergo a complete back- More horrifi c still is the thought came to live in a crowded refugee ized care that includes English as expect to have about 40 children ground check. There is no expense to that such violence could separate camp in Uganda after years spent a Second Language, trauma and in our care in the Metroplex by the foster family. For more informa- one’s family forever, leaving their searching for food and safety. Now grief counseling, cultural activi- the end of the year. We’re working tion about how to assist as a donor, children alone and defenseless. living among other orphans, she ties, legal assistance, independent hard to give these children — who volunteer, or foster parent in the URM And yet, across the globe, approxi- writes. “I’m not sure of my next living skills, job training, and have suffered so much more than program, contact Jennifer Anderson mately 10 million children have destination or what will happen intensive case management. we can imagine — a future fi lled at (817) 534-0814 ext. 2236 or by e- lost their homes and their families to me tomorrow.” She says. “I Terri and Bernie, who live ap- with hope.” mail at [email protected]. through wars waged against civil- spend all my time doing lots of proximately 100 miles outside ians in coun- housework and gardening and I of Fort Worth, are “thrilled,” tries such as have no time for playing. By the they say, to be one of the seven Burundi, the end of the day my body is aching homes currently licensed through The Lady Margaret Roper School at the College of St. Thomas More Congo, and I am exhausted. Whenever Catholic Charities of Fort Worth conveniently located adjacent to TCU Sudan, I’m asked about my family life and to offer foster care. The parents of background, I burst into tears.” fi ve children, with two teen girls Offering a fresh approach to classical learning, Faith Lamb, URM director at still living at home, have recently and assistance for home-schooling parents Catholic Charities Diocese of opened their home to a teenage Fort Worth, has heard stories girl from Burma. Grades 9 - 12 like Joyce’s far too many “We’re often asked,”Why times, she says. not[foster] American children, For information, call John Heitzenrater at (817) 923-8459 Catholic Chari- since there’s plenty of need here ties staff mem- in this country?” says Terri.”Our bers, she adds, answer is that American children are committed have a safety net of social services to helping chil- that these foreign children do not dren like Joyce have. Even toddlers in foreign Terri and Bernie, shown here with their daughter Nadia, look hy not now? at their foster daughter’s school yearbook while attending a to fi nd a loving countries are at times left to look training meeting for foster families of refugee children. new home, a after themselves as best they can. The Bible tells us to look out for W • SILENT RETREATS widows and orphans, and that’s what we feel called to do. • RETREAT WORKSHOPS ‘JP II and Pizza Too!’ Schedule “The need is great,” Terri adds. • EVENINGS & SATURDAYS Douglas Bushman, STL, will cover Pope John Paul II’s teach- “It’s worth it to us to travel all the OF THE ings on a variety of subjects one Tuesday night a month at St. way … to Arlington to be at our CAMPION SPIRITUALITY Elizabeth Ann Seton Church’s Formation and Ministry Building, [training] meetings, because this located at 2016 Willis Lane in Keller. is so rewarding to us to reach out CENTER in this way.” The topics to be covered include John Paul’s teachings on: While another seven homes Oct. 20 — “The Meaning of Life in Christ” are currently in the process of Nov. 17 — “Man in the Image and Likeness of God” Dec. 15 — “God the Father, Rich in Mercy” Jan. 19 — “The Holy Spirit and the Renewal of the Inner Man” Feb. 16 — “The Vocation to Work” March 16 — “The Vocation to Love and Suffering” Register Today! April 20 — “The Faith of the Blessed Virgin Mary” phone: 940-321-6020 or online at MONTSERRATRETREAT ORG The format for the evenings will be as follows: . 6 p.m. Pizza Dinner for $4 per person Visit our website for complete calendar and info 6:30 p.m. Presentation También podemos desarrollar programas en español 8:15-9 p.m. Questions and Discussion a place . a program . an experience Page 6 North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 Diocesan

Fr. John Hampsch to lead ‘Healing Deaf Ministry celebrates Mass the Family Tree’ conference with chaplain in Muenster

Father John Hampsch, CMF, and how sin can be transmitted a best-selling author and world- through generations. wide lecturer, will be the featured Fr. Hampsch will then guide speaker at a conference on “Heal- participants through a step-by- ing the Family Tree” hosted by the step healing process to clean up Fort Worth Queen of Peace Center the effects of any sin in their lives from Friday, Oct. 23 to Saturday, that result from the sins of past Oct. 24 at the old Immaculate Heart generations, according to event of Mary Church building located at organizers. 100 E. Pafford St. in Fort Worth. Fr. Hampsch is a member of the “Are you not feeling well spiri- Claretian Missionaries. Listed in tually, emotionally, or physically? Who’s Who in Religion In America, Have you ever wondered if sins of Fr. John Hampsch, CMF he has served as parish priest, past generations could be impact- seminary professor and rector, ing your life?” ask members of the During the conference, Fr. college professor, lecturer, writer, In September, members of the Deaf Community Fort Worth Queen of Peace Center Hampsch will address such and editor. His main interest is visited Father Ken Robinson, chaplain to the Deaf in a press release. topics as: why people should be bringing Jesus to the hearts of Ministry Program, at his parish, Sacred Heart, The two-day conference will concerned about family healing; people through the mass media. begin at 7 p.m. on Friday with a scriptural references of fathers’ For more information about Fr. to celebrate Mass in Muenster. This annual road Mass followed by the talk. The sins being passed down genera- Hampsch, visit his Web site at trip promotes both deaf awareness in outlying conference talks and family tree tions and whether mothers convey www.claretiantapeministry.org. parishes and camaraderie among deaf community healing Mass and prayers will sins’ effects to their offspring; For more information, call (817) members. resume on Saturday from 9 a.m. to when illness is not a punishment 244-7733 or (817) 558-9805 or visit 5 p.m. No registration is required for personal or ancestral sin; what the center’s Web site at www.quee- for the conference. other reasons there are for sickness; nofpeacecenterdallas.org. TRIDENTINE MASS Fort Worth imam to speak at Interfaith Latin Indult Mass : p.m. Sundays and Ecumenical Affairs Commission St. Mary of the Assumption Church  W. Magnolia, Fort Worth assembly at St. Bartholomew Oct. 18 High Mass Second and Fourth sundays Low Mass First and Third Sundays The Fort Worth Diocesan In- of the Prophet Muhammad, and asked to appoint a representative terfaith and Ecumenical Affairs the Tafseer and Tajweed schools of from the parish to serve as the Commission will hold its semi- thought for Quran interpretation pastor’s representative in Ecu- annual assembly on Sunday, Oct. at Al-Qiraa’aat Institute, affi liated menical and Interfaith activities Donate That Vehicle! 18 at St. Bartholomew Church, with Al-Azhar Islamic University and these representatives serve as 3601 Altamesa Blvd., starting at in Cairo for two years. He also the Parish Interfaith and Ecumeni- Toll Free 1-888-317-7837 2:30 p.m. The commission has studied the science of Hadeeth and cal Representative (PIER) to the Have title in hand when you call announced that its guest speaker its terminology at the International diocesan assembly. Reports from for this assembly will be Ahmad Institute for the Sciences of Quran representatives serve as models • Tax Deductible Azzaare, the resident imam of & Hadeeth (IISQH) in Cairo for for other parishes in their efforts • Trucks, SUVs, Cars & Vans the Islamic Association of Tarrant two years. to initiate or become involved in • Free Vehicle Pickup County located in the Arlington From 1997 to 2001, the Egyptian activities beyond the parish com- • Most Running & Non- Society of St. Vincent dePaul Heights area of Fort Worth. government sponsored Azzare munity. Running Vehicles Accepted Vehicle Donation Program Azzaare was originally sched- to travel to different countries to For more information, contact Proceeds benefit needy throughout North Texas uled to speak at the May 3 assem- preach Islam and lead Taraaweeh Monsignor Charles King, direc- bly, but the event was canceled night prayer. He moved to the U.S. tor of the diocesan Interfaith and because of concerns about the in 2002 to work as a resident full- Ecumenical Affairs Commission, swine fl u. time imam at the Islamic Center of at (940) 565-1770. The assembly will be open to Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. He visitors from parishes throughout moved to Fort Worth to take his the diocese and will help to open current position in 2007. better lines of communication Following his presentation, Az- with Islamic groups and Muslims zaare will answer questions from PilgrimagePilgrimage to the to Holy the Holy Land Land & Egypt throughout the diocese, organiz- those present at the assembly. March 22 - 31, 2010 ers say. Each parish in the diocese is Nov. 30 – $2,695Dec. 12, 2009 Born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1969, Azzaare graduated from Ain PilgrimagePilgrimage to to the Holy Holy Land Land Shams Medical School in Cairo in SPECIAL PILGRIMAGE TOURS FROM DFW FOR 2010 May 1-10, 2010 1994. He practiced medicine dur- •SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION/STEPS OF ST. PAUL March 22$2,893 - 31, 2010 ing his residency as an infectious Springbreak March 11-21, 2010 - $2,099 Istanbul, Ephesus, disease and emergency physician 7 Churches. Optional Ext. Greece – islands, Athens, Corinth. Pilgrimage to Greece & Turkey at Helwan Governmental Hospital •HOLYLAND/MT. SINAI - Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethlehem, PilgrimageJune to 5-15, the 2010 Holy Land $3,260 in the governorate of Helwan for Dead Sea, St. Catherine’s Monastery - April 15 - 26 -$2,699 - 12 days May 1-10, 2010 seven years. •Holyland without Mt Sinai -April 15 – 23 - $2,199 - 9 days Pilgrimage to Holy Land, Jordan & Mt. Sinai Azzaare memorized the entire Prices - per person dbl. occ. incl. air/taxes DFW, breakfast/dinner, June 19-30, 2010 $3,640 Quran by the time he was 13 and 1st class hotels + pvt. facilities, priest, local escort, coach/driver. •NORWEGIAN FJORDS/COASTAL CRUISE - FROM $2,699 started the duties of an imam 12 day cruise + all meals, air, taxes, transfers - Sept 20–Oct 3, 2010 and teaching Arabic by the time Above progams personally escorted by Michael and Sue Menof 19074-0911 he was 16. He studied Islamic CALL GOLDEN WORLD TOURS – Tel: 972-934-9635 for details jurisprudence, the Seerah, or life, North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 Page 7 Diocesan Found in Time ‘The Catholic Carpenters Club of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Ft. Worth’

This photograph of the Catholic Carpenters Club of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Fort Worth was taken in 1949. Club offi cers were President Guillermo Leza, Secretary Pedro Reyes, and Treasurer José Ortega. In the Sept. 18 issue of the North Texas Catholic, readers were asked for information about this picture. In the front row (from left to right) are: Don Florencio Ortega, unknown, Jesus Jaso, José Velasquez, Cayetano Rosales, Pedro Reyes, Guillermo Leza, unknown, Claudio Mata, and José Vasquez. Seated in the second row (from left to right) Marcelo Ortega, Juan Lerma, Fr. Antonino Bandrés, CMF, Salvador Salinas, Juan Castillo, and Nicolas Vasquez. Standing in the third row (from left to right) are: José Ortega, Gregorio Vasquez, Valentín Castillo, Gerardo Muñoz, unknown, and Francisco Jacobo.

Story by Susie Reyes copies of the newspaper so that tor who is dressed in black To the exclamations of all his grandchildren could see and seated among the men in “Wow,” and “That’s my dad,” their great- grandfather, Pedro the photo. This group of men and “Do you remember?” this Jacobo Reyes, and great-great performed many tasks at the past week, the telephone lines grandfather, Jesus Jaso, in the church to make it a viable and were burning and the conver- picture, among the neighbor- alive community of prayer and sations have been lively (Twit- hood men in front of the old conviviality for those who lived tering is just not the method Catholic church in South Fort in “Southside.” In the early of communication among us, Worth. 1950s, these men contributed to but e-mail has helped tremen- Lifelong IHM parishioner make sure that Padre Bandrés dously!). Julia Maldonado, 81, veri- had living quarters, that fund- We — a busy group of for- fi ed from her own collection raisers like the regular jamaicas mer and current parishioners of photographs that the men could take place, gave their time of Immaculate Heart of Mary were indeed members of the ushering and collecting monies Church in Fort Worth — sat in Catholic Carpenters Club of at Sunday Masses, and set an our homes, now located across the Immaculate Heart of Mary unspoken example of working the city, looking at the won- Church in Fort Worth, and the for the church. derful picture of our fathers, photograph was taken in 1949, grandfathers, and uncles that soon after the arrival of Father Former IHM parishioner Ana was published in the Sept. 18 Antonino Bandrés, CMF. IHM Maria Jacobo Steckley writes from issue of the North Texas Catholic. parishioner Eddie Castillo her home in Miami, “I actually That experience brought a mo- adds that these men were also cried when I received the copies ment of breathlessness, but also members of the very active IHM of the [NTC] paper from my sis- kindled the warm memories Holy Name Society. The tools ter… the majority of those men Walking Together in Faith of the early 1950s at our home they are holding in the picture pictured worked at the Texas Steel UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS MINISTRY CONFERENCE parish of IHM. and the bare wood behind the Company. [Several] of our dads SPONSORED BY THE DIOCESES OF FORT WORTH AND DALLAS Martha Tracy, now a parishio- men helps our group of IHM sent their girls to Our Lady of Vic- ner at St. Andrew Church in Fort historians to conclude that they tory School… Many of us went on October 23-24, 2009 • Dallas Convention Center Worth, shared that she was fi lled were busy that evening building to college and advanced degrees. Friday, Oct. 23 — Dedicated to professionals in ministry, with joy at the fl ood of memories puestos (booths) for the regularly These were the men who were a including: Catholic School teachers, religious educators, and of her father, Francisco Jacobo, scheduled jamaicas (festivals). constant presence in our lives as parish catechetical leaders; FREE Concert with John Michael Talbot who appears in the back row The carpenters’ club also we grew up. All of them were hard- Friday, Oct. 23 — Breakouts in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese; “looking so young.” Personally, built the small living quarters working breadwinners and good Dedicated to all the Catholics in the pew; MASS concelebrated by Bishops the appearance of this picture — seen in the photograph fathers. That’s our legacy!” Kevin W. Vann, Kevin J. Farrel, and Alvaro Corrada, SJ was all the more exciting to me — onto the back of the church For more information, visit www.udministryconference.com when I was told that my brother- for Fr. Antonino Bandrés, the Editorial Assistant Nicki Prevou OR call 972-518-1600 in-law was busy snatching up Claretian priest and IHM pas- contributed to this story. Page 8 North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 Diocesan St. Andrew parishioner enters Special Collection: novitiate for Paulist Fathers Catholic Communications Clark Sample, a parishioner of t Fat lis he au r St. Andrew Church in Fort Worth, P s Campaign   2 has entered the novitiate of the 8 0 5 0 8 Paulist Fathers with two other 8 1

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By Mary Lynne Hill judges, and other public offi cials Special to the can come together in the public North Texas Catholic prayer of the Church to ask for As a votive Mass Judges, law professors, attor- wisdom and guidance from God, of the Holy Spirit, neys, and a wide range of legal who is the source of all peace and practitioners joined Bishop Kevin justice. The Red Mass provides that celebrants wear red to Vann Sept. 28 at St. Patrick Cathe- opportunity,” said Gieb. dral as he celebrated the annual As a votive Mass of the Holy symbolize the tongues Red Mass marking the opening Spirit, celebrants wear red to of fi re that descended of the judicial year. symbolize the tongues of fi re that “The Red Mass is a wonderful descended upon the Apostles at upon the Apostles at opportunity to open our hearts, Pentecost. In the Mass, they request minds, and law practices to the guidance for those involved in the Pentecost. In the Mass, Holy Spirit’s guidance and sup- conduct of the legal profession, they request guidance port. We had a great turnout including judges, prosecutors, at- this year, and I hope to see even torneys, law school professors and for those involved more Catholic and non-Catholic students, along with government colleagues at next year’s Mass,” offi cials. The Mass provides the in the conduct of said Dr. John F. Murphy of Texas opportunity to honor the sacred the legal profession, Wesleyan University School of role of the administration of justice Law. in society, while encouraging these including judges, Following the Red Mass, there public servants to ponder what was a reception in the Fort Worth guides their decisions in their prosecutors, attorneys, Convention Center, organized by daily work. law school professors local attorney Robert Gieb and Celebrated annually in the fall, other volunteers. the Red Mass generally coincides and students, along During his homily, Bishop Vann with the opening of the judicial recalled that when he came to Fort year of the United States Supreme with government Worth in 2005, he spoke with Gieb Court, which convenes the fi rst offi cials. about celebrating an annual Red Monday in October. Mass. Bishop Vann had studied The national Red Mass has Canon Law at the Angelicum (Pon- been held at St. Matthew Cathe- was celebrated at the Cathedral tifi cal University of St. Thomas dral in Washington, D.C., since in Paris in 1245. Within a hundred Aquinas) in Rome, and for years 1953. Sponsored by the John years, the tradition had spread was involved in the work of the Carroll Society, it is attended by throughout Europe, particularly to Tribunal of the Diocese of Spring- Supreme Court justices, members England, where all members of the fi eld, Illinois, and the Tribunal of of Congress, the cabinet, diplo- bench and bar, who also wore red Second Instance in Chicago. As a matic corps, other government robes, attended the annual event. legal practitioner himself, Bishop departments, and oftentimes the The fi rst Red Mass in the United Vann had a special interest in the president. These participants, of States was held at the Church of tradition of the Red Mass. varied religious traditions, attend St. Andrew in New York City in Gieb responded that he thought only in their capacity as private 1928. Currently, the Red Mass is it would be a great contribution to citizens, rather than as civic of- celebrated in more than half of the local legal community. fi cials. This year’s gathering is the states of the U.S. The Diocese “It is always worthwhile to scheduled for Oct. 4. of Dallas will celebrate a Red Mass have an occasion when attorneys, The fi rst recorded Red Mass on Nov. 8. North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 Page 9 Respect Life Month Where do we go from here? The challenge of building a culture of life By Cardinal Justin F. Rigali That “something more” is mean what we say in speaking of Chairman of USCCB vitally important. The defense inalienable human rights, inher- Committee on Pro-Life Activities of life reaches its fullness when ent in simply being human. it expands to defend the entire In particular, the Supreme range of human fl ourishing. This Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade deci- he effort to is all one vision, and ultimately sion has made abortion the bat- one issue — the dignity of the tleground over our tradition of restore legal human person. In the words of inherent human rights, and has protection for St. Irenaeus, Gloria Dei vivens polarized our society as nothing T homo — the glory of God is man else has. Later efforts to use law as unborn children faces fully alive. a weapon against other innocent To keep that vision constantly human lives — against newborn new challenges, as we before our eyes, to remember why children with disabilities, for we are here and to gain the strength example, or against the sick and deal with a new Admin- to move forward, we need to begin elderly through a “right” to as- istration and Congress all our efforts with prayer. sisted suicide — have cited Roe as In defending the right to life, their inspiration and precedent. that support “abortion our fi rst duty is to oppose the Thus in promoting a culture direct taking of innocent human of life, we must give priority to rights.” Many are ask- life — any human life, at any stage. defending innocent unborn boys As Pope John Paul II confi rmed and girls from direct attack. We ing: Where do we go in his encyclical on The Gospel of must also make it clear how this from here? Life, “the direct and voluntary effort stands for the dignity and killing of an innocent human be- well-being of everyone, before ing is always gravely immoral” and after birth. We fi rst need to recall why (Evangelium Vitae 57). Abortion In defending conscience rights we are here, why we Catholics and euthanasia are preeminent in health care, for example, we became involved in these tough concerns of the Church for rea- stand with the unborn child, and battles. We begin with the dignity sons that are intrinsic to these also with the women and men of of each human person. issues, as well as reasons that are our healing professions whose Respect Life Poster 2009, copyright © 2009, USCCB Each and every one of us situational. freedom of conscience is at risk has intrinsic and immeasurable Intrinsically, these acts always — and with women who will for attempts at cloning human toral care must be undergirded by worth. That is because God cre- constitute the direct taking of a hu- lose access to basic life-affi rming embryos for stem cells. our prayers and sacrifi ces offered ated each of us in his image by man life when it is most innocent health care if those who truly care And the “Pregnant Women up to the Lord of Life. Through the outpouring of his infi nite and defenseless. And they are about them and their children are Support Act” will provide a wide his saving power, and with the and unconditional love. In return willed and carried out by those forced out of medicine. range of assistance, so women prayerful intercession of our he asks only that we share that most called to defend human life In sending tens of millions of can bring their children to live Blessed Mother, we can build a love with others, beginning with — members of the healing profes- postcards to Congress against the birth and receive a helping hand culture of life. those most in need — the poor, sions, and of one’s own family. radical “Freedom of Choice Act,” as they parent the child or make The defense of human life at vulnerable, and despised of this To undermine these two havens we have helped stop extreme an adoption plan. its most vulnerable stages is an world. of life is to make a culture of life legislation that would treat ready Of course, helping those in need essential duty of those inspired by This intrinsic God-given impossible. access to abortion as a goal over- is not only the task of government. the Gospel. Our prayers and efforts human dignity is the basis for Situationally, these issues are riding respect for unborn children The dedicated efforts of Catholics in this cause should open us up to all inalienable human rights the places where those committed or for the well-being of pregnant at pro-life pregnancy centers, defending the rights and meeting — beginning with the most basic to a conditional and selective vi- women. maternity homes, hospitals, retire- the needs of human beings all right, the right to life. It is most sion of human rights have planted By insisting that the federal ment homes, and parish-based along life’s spectrum. Having said basic because it is the condition their fl ag in our time. They want government promote only mor- support networks for pregnant “no” to attacks on innocent human for all the others. First we must to draw lines between the impor- ally sound stem-cell research, women and children, as well life, we need to affi rm a great “yes” live, then we can talk about liv- tant and unimportant members we defend the life of embryonic as prayer and assistance efforts to the full range of human living ing well. of society, between persons and children — and also the health outside of abortion facilities, are and fl ourishing. The right to life is the core “nonpersons.” In a different time of patients endangered by the needed now more than ever. Cardinal Justin F. Rigali is element of other rights. All other or place the forcing issue might be many risks of attempted embry- Our task is to change hearts Archbishop of the Archdiocese of earthly rights involve something slavery, racism, or anti-Semitism onic stem-cell treatments, and and minds, including our own. Philadelphia and Chairman of the more than life itself — but without — today abortion and related is- the health of women whom some All our good works in the areas of USCCB Committee on Pro-Life life, they are nothing. sues force us to decide whether we want to exploit as “egg factories” public policy, education, and pas- Activities Assisted Suicide: Death by ‘Choice’? By Rita L. Marker suicide advocates to achieve their Act,” transforming the crime of in dying” gave some people the by instructions to take it with a Executive Director goal of death on demand. assisted suicide into a “medical impression that they were voting light snack and alcohol to cause International Task Force on Assisted suicide means delib- treatment.” In the years that for compassionate care, for better death. And health insurance can Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide erately and intentionally provid- followed, similar laws were pro- pain control, and for the right to pay for that prescription. ing an individual with the means posed in more than 20 states. Each forego medical treatment that Concerns about health care cross the country assisted to commit suicide. It means that and every one failed until Novem- was overly burdensome and un- costs are currently reaching a suicide is being promoted doctors would provide lethal ber 2008, when Washington State wanted. Nothing could be further boiling point. If assisted suicide is Aas a “choice” that should overdoses of drugs to patients so voters adopted a law virtually from the truth. added to the cauldron, the fi nal re- be available. This promotion, they can end their lives. identical to that in Oregon. Today, a pharmacist in Oregon sult can be doubly lethal. Making however, is just the fi rst step of a In 1994 Oregon voters ap- Deceptively soothing phrases or Washington can dispense a assisted suicide a medical treat- strategy developed by assisted- proved the “Death with Dignity like “death with dignity” and “aid lethal prescription, accompanied SEE DEVALUED, P. 21 Page 10 North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 Viewpoints Why Catholic? allows us to delve deeper into our faith and share it with others By Lucas Pollice the culture of death, moral relativism, and hopelessness surround us and n the coming weeks, As Catholics, we can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines as threaten so many lives. By opening our we watch the culture of death, moral relativism, and hopelessness hearts and minds to the teachings of the all of the parishes in Church, we can truly be transformed the Diocese of Fort surround us and threaten so many lives. By opening our hearts by the truth and grace of Christ. But we I have to choose to open wide our hearts Worth will begin studying, and minds to the teachings of the Church, we can truly be and minds in faith to what Christ de- transformed by the truth and grace of Christ. But we have to sires to teach us and to more profoundly discussing, and applying to be open to where He might lead us in choose to open wide our hearts and minds in faith to what Christ the light of his truth. Are we willing their lives the teachings of to conform our lives to Christ? Are we the Catechism of the Catholic desires to teach us and to more profoundly be open to where He willing to let go of sin, selfi shness, and might lead us in the light of his truth. our own blindness? Are we, like Mary at Church through the Why the Annunciation, willing to completely surrender ourselves to Christ? Imagine Catholic? adult faith forma- if thousands of us were able to do this this friendship is the great potential of that only in Christ is death the beautiful within our diocese, the impact we could tion series. This is truly a human existence truly revealed. Only in sleep through which we awaken into have in the lives of our families, our unique and historical event this friendship do we experience beauty eternal life. parishes, and ultimately in our culture. and liberation. Following his example, what is there to This is the unique opportunity of in the life of our diocese. And so, today, with great strength be afraid of? What do we have to lose? We grace that Why Catholic? is presenting and great conviction, on the basis of must open wide the doors to Christ and to us. The question is: will we respond? Imagine, literally thousands of adult long personal experience of life, I say to the beauty and power of his truth, Will we, like Peter, step out upon the Catholics coming together in the com- to you, dear young people: Do not be so that we may truly fi nd the meaning water in faith with our eyes fi xed upon munion of faith to more deeply know, afraid of Christ! He takes nothing away, of life. This is the message and mission Christ? We again are reassured by those understand, and live their Catholic and he gives you everything. When that we must all take to our modern beautiful words of Pope John Paul II: faith. This is truly an occasion for Catho- we give ourselves to him, we receive a culture: in Christ there is only life and “Do not be afraid, open wide the doors to lics in North Texas to rediscover the hundredfold in return. Yes, open, open truth! Coming into contact with the Christ!” richness of their faith, and to open wide wide the doors to Christ — and you will truth of Christ and believing it is like I strongly encourage everyone to be- the doors of their hearts and minds to fi nd true life. Amen. breathing pure oxygen, and once you come involved in Why Catholic? in their Christ. It is an opportunity that must — Homily at the Mass for the get a breath of it, you do not forget it. parishes. I also challenge you to not just be embraced and one that must not be Inauguration of the Pontifi cate, Many people have given in to the view this as just another “program” squandered. April 24, 2005 temptation of watering down the truth, or “Bible study.” This is a profound As we embark on this journey of faith either through fear of proclaiming it opportunity of grace to allow the truth in the Why Catholic? program, I would Pope Benedict’s words so beautifully or lack of understanding it. They have of Christ to transform our hearts and like to refl ect on the powerful words of call us to completely open ourselves abandoned or forgotten the richness of minds so that we can become the trans- Pope Benedict XVI given at the begin- to Christ, who is the Way, the Truth, the 2,000 plus years of Christian Tradi- parent witnesses of Christ to a world ning of his ministry as the successor of and the Life so that we may truly fi nd tion handed down through the Church. that very much needs witnesses of hope Peter: fullness of life. However, our modern Many adult Catholics do not know their and truth. culture presents for us a strange dual- faith, and are missing out on the beauty I conclude with these powerful and At this point, my thoughts return ism. On the one hand it seeks to solve and true freedom that is Catholicism challenging words of Pope John Paul II: to 22 October 1978, when Pope John and understand the deepest meaning of because of the fear of embracing the Paul II began his ministry here in St. the universe, the world around us, the truth and embracing Christ. In many Catholics of America! Always be guided Peter’s Square. His words on that oc- purpose and meaning of life, and our catechetical circles, Catholicism has lost by the truth — by the truth about God casion constantly echo in my ears: “Do existence as human beings. But at the its radiant beauty and power and has who created and redeemed us, and by not be afraid! Open wide the doors to same time, it often presents a culture of become quite benign, and often taken the truth about the human person, made Christ!” fear, and of hopelessness and death. the form of a purely cultural phenom- in the image and likeness of God and The pope was addressing the mighty, As Pope John Paul II so powerfully enon. The time has come at the dawn destined for a glorious fulfi llment in the the powerful of this world, who feared expressed in his fi rst encyclical letter of the New Evangelization envisioned Kingdom to come. Always be convincing that Christ might take away something in 1979, The Redeemer of Man: Christ is by Pope John Paul II to reclaim this witnesses to the truth. Stir into a fl ame of their power if they were to let him the answer! He is the one who comes beauty and power of the Catholic faith the gift of God that has been bestowed in, if they were to allow the faith to be to reveal to us the fullness of truth, the especially in the areas of catechesis upon you in baptism. Light your nation free…The Pope was also speaking to truth about God and the truth about and evangelization. The time has truly — light the world — with the power of everyone, especially the young. Are we ourselves. He is the answer only if we come: “Do not be not afraid! Open wide that fl ame! Amen. not perhaps all afraid in some way? If open ourselves fully to him. the doors to Christ!” — Homily in Orioles Park in Camden we let Christ enter fully into our lives, Pope John Paul II not only taught this Why Catholic? affords us just this Yards, October 8, 1995 if we open ourselves totally to him, are but he lived it. He showed us that there opportunity to bring this New Evange- Lucas Pollice is director of we not afraid that he might take some- is nothing to fear in embracing Christ, lization to our own diocese, and most Catechesis and Adult Faith thing away from us? Are we not perhaps no matter what life throws at you. His importantly to our modern culture that Formation and RCIA for the afraid to give up something signifi cant, life witnessed to us that only in Christ desperately needs the love and truth of diocese. Lucas holds a degree something unique, something that makes is it possible for a humble man from Christ. Why Catholic? provides all of us in theology from the Francis- life so beautiful? Do we not then risk Poland to take the world by storm. His the chance to dig deeper into the truth can University of Steubenville ending up diminished and deprived of life was evidence that one could face of Jesus Christ and, for many of us, re- and has a master’s degree in our freedom? the fears and tragedies of life, even an discover the richness and beauty of the theological studies from the Institute for Pas- And once again the pope said: No! assassin’s bullet, and still experience Catholic faith and the life He offers us toral Theology of Ave Maria University. He If we let Christ into our lives, we lose and express the love of God. He proved through his Church so that we can more is an adjunct professor of theology with the nothing, nothing, absolutely nothing that through Christ, love and peace effectively be Christ’s witnesses in the Cardinal Newman Institute in Fort Worth. of what makes life free, beautiful, and could conquer the seemingly invincible world today. Lucas and his wife, Mary, have fi ve children, great. No! Only in this friendship are evil of Communism. And fi nally, in his As Catholics, we can no longer af- Cecilia, Nicholas, Timothy, Christian, and the doors of life opened wide. Only in last days, he witnessed to the world ford to sit on the sidelines as we watch Julia. North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 Page 11 Views Some things you Contraception: just have to The Fine Print do for yourself By Susan E. Wills By Mary Morrell he teaching of the Catholic Church on human sexuality is profound Trust in the Lord with all Tand uplifting. Married love is your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all meant to mirror the love within the your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight Like the plumber who Trinity — to be faithful, selfl ess, per- your paths. manent, and life-giving. And isn’t that — Proverbs 3:5-6 needs to connect the what everyone really wants out of mar- ast week I met sink to a water source riage? my husband But rather than encouraging this kind of love, contra- ceptives have helped many people to engage in sexual for lunch so he not provided in the box, relationships that are unfaithful, selfi sh, short-term, L and altered to be sterile, not life-giving. Such uncom- could take a break we need to connect our mitted relationships cannot only damage our ability to from remodeling a love as we’re meant to love, but very often lead to other problems — contributing to the 3 million unintended customer’s bathroom. lives to God. We have the pregnancies, over one million abortions, and 19 million new cases of sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) in the While we were wai- United States each year. ting to be served he resources but no one can Almost 90 percent of sexually-active American women “at risk” of becoming pregnant are using contra- took the instructions ception. This prevalence is understandable because, for force us to use them. 50 years, we’ve been told they are “safe and effective” for a new pedestal at preventing unintended pregnancies and (in the case of condoms) STDs. But if they are so “effective” and so sink out of his pocket prevalent, how to explain such high levels of unintend- to read. ed pregnancies and STDs? Something doesn’t add up. One need only look at a report like Contraception getting everything you need in along the way, we learn the Counts (2006) from the Guttmacher Institute, a research As I’ve seen him do often, one living room package, one value of detours and crafting institute which supports abortion and contraception, he sat there shaking his head, communications bundle, one pieces to fi t when there are to see there is no correlation between better access to typical of his being disgusted cell phone/calendar/GPS is none. After all, we can’t take contraception and lower abortion rates. with the quality of directions, inviting, allowing us to have it life back to the store because it and passed the paper over to all with very little effort. seems the parts aren’t there or CONDOMS me to read. It’s too bad life isn’t that it’s too hard to put together. Last year, Guttmacher reported a 17.4 percent preg- “Can you believe this?” he convenient. But we have the tools we nancy rate for condom-users over a 12-month period. asked, saying something about But life doesn’t come in a box need to get where we’re going But that’s an average which includes pregnancies a missing mounting bracket and with instructions, or with all — prayer, Scripture, and the Eu- among women in their late 30s and 40s, who have lower screws. parts included for that matter. charist. I recently read a quote fertility and more experienced use. Teenagers are an- I scanned the pages to fi nd It seems to come in bits attributed to Monsignor Ronald other story: Almost one in four low-income teens (23.2 information about the screws, and pieces, thrown to the four Knox, someone I don’t know, percent) who rely on condoms will become pregnant but what caught my eye was winds and falling where they but whose thought appealed in a year. If these teens cohabit (and are therefore more a box with the words, “Water may. to me: “The day’s food for the sexually active), almost three in four (71.7 percent) who supply not included.” It requires that we put our day’s march ... that is what Holy rely on condoms will become pregnant within a year. I read it twice. energy into a journey that may, Communion is meant to be.” Condom failure rates in protecting against STDs are My fi rst thought was, “They or may not, uncover bits of the Like the plumber who needs even worse. This is partly because a healthy woman can can’t be serious! Is there really puzzle. Adding to the challenge to connect the sink to a water only become pregnant during a six-day window in each someone who would think that is the reality that we can never source not provided in the box, menstrual cycle, but she can contract an STD any day the water came with the sink?” see the big picture, so how are we need to connect our lives to of the month. Also, while the risk of contracting an STD But obviously, if there wasn’t we to put the puzzle together? God. We have the resources but may appear low from one exposure, each additional someone like that, the company We climb mountains, praying no one can force us to use them. exposure increases the risk until STD transmission be- wouldn’t bother to include the God won’t move them between Some things we have to do comes all but certain. disclaimer. I’ve seen some bi- the time we close our eyes to for ourselves. A fundamental reason why increased access to con- zarre warnings and disclaimers sleep and the moment we put Mary Reginam Morrell and her traceptives fails to reduce unintended pregnancies is on products before but this one our feet on the fl oor the next husband are the parents of six a well-documented fact of human behavior called risk rated high on the list for stating morning. We mine the darkness adult children, all boys, and live in compensation. Those who mistakenly believe that con- the obvious. of our hearts and souls looking Colonia, New Jersey. Mary works traception protects them from pregnancy and STDs are The promise of getting the for treasures to bring to light. for RENEW International and more likely to become sexually active at an earlier age whole package is popular in Sometimes we are successful is the former associate director of and to engage in riskier activity, such as having more our culture. The pace of our but just as often we get lost. Religious Education for the diocese SEE WILLS, P. 22 lives is often overwhelming so If we pick up some wisdom of Metuchen in New Jersey. Page 12 North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 Camp Fort Worth At annual Camp Fort Worth, North Texas teens learn how to be Christ’s body on earth

By Jeff Hedglen attend daily Mass, receive the Camp Fort Worth Director sacrament of reconciliation, give praise and worship to God in ach year at Camp song, have small group sharing E about the day, and have various Fort Worth the prayer experiences. Through all youth and adults that of these activities the faith of the participants comes alive in new attend seek to put ways. What follows are some refl ections from campers on how their faith in action. they were the hands and feet of This year as an added Christ at camp this summer. point of focus we This was my fourth visit to Mark Jimenez of San Mateo Mission in Fort Worth speaks Camp Fort Worth so I wasn’t with an elderly woman at her bedside. One of the work sites adopted St. Teresa of expecting anything new, just for campers involves volunteering at a local nursing home. the normal help the community, Avila’s great challenge praise and worship time, and stood together singing “How As the camper some good food. Instead I got a Great Is Our God” I felt re- walked out to live the mission of lesson straight from God. Each ally emotional and just closed of the dish- the Church: day we have a segment of the my eyes and raised my hands, washing area, Our Father that we’re suppose completely surrendering myself I could tell to the Lord, tears coming down that he was CFW team member Katy Stolzer of St. Mark Church in to tie in with the events of the Denton washes the feet of Nicole Stevens of St. Elizabeth “Christ Has No Body” my face. I felt an arm around my changed. He day. It was Tuesday and the Ann Seton Church in Keller during the leaders’ retreat held Christ has no body but yours, seemed to real- verse was “Give us this day our shoulder and saw several camp- prior to the teens’ camp. No hands, no feet on earth but daily bread.” I’ve never really ers around me, their eyes closed ize that it could yours, had a better experience than and hands in the air as well. I very well be one of his friends opened up more at the nurs- Yours are the eyes with which when I was working on the returned to CFW this year as a at Faith Mission in a few years. ing home. I think that really he looks compassion on this baby beds we make at camp member of the Alumni Team, Even though we were supposed changed me. The elderly lady world, and realized that these beds are expecting to help and support to be the hands and feet to the I was with was so nice; we had Yours are the feet with which for babies being born into this the campers, yet here they were people we were serving, they so much fun, and she reminded he walks to do good, world with families that were helping me. Through that simple ended up being God’s hands me of my great-grandma who Yours are the hands, with which unable to afford a baby bed. God action I realized just how great and feet back to us. raised me. When I gave her a he blesses all the world. was already making sure that our God is. — Kendall Stewart, hug goodbye she told me that Yours are the hands, yours are they were taken care of. God’s — Lauren Pohl, St. Mark, Denton she loved me. the feet, love is truly amazing. Holy Redeemer, Aledo Now I am a youth leader at Yours are the eyes, you are his — Christina Flores, Immaculate After my confi rmation my my parish; I love spending time body. Conception, Denton I was told at camp this year faith life seemed to stop. I with my family, and I go to Mass Christ has no body now but that we are here to be the hands didn’t like going to church and every Sunday. yours. Volunteering has always been and feet of Christ to those that I started to sin more. When I — Sarah Sanchez, a part of my summer whether we are ministering to. I saw this fi rst arrived at camp I was not San Mateo, Fort Worth With these words as inspira- it has been teaching swimming most especially one day at Faith happy, but tion more than 250 people were lessons or helping at Vacation Mission, a homeless outreach when I saw sent out to work at nursing Bible School, but volunteering at with a drug rehabilitation my cousins homes, homeless shelters, and Camp Fort Worth actually brings program. We were eating lunch and friends, Boys and Girls Clubs. We also it into a whole new light. When with the clients when one of the that began built, from scratch, 20 baby cribs I was told I would be mak- campers offered to do the dishes to change. that will be donated to local ing baby beds, I thought that with one of the gentleman who Things really pregnancy centers. We did a lot sounded pretty fun, but when is currently going through the turned around of painting, cleaning, and other the leaders told us to really think Faith Mission program. This at my fi rst chores at our host sites of Nolan about and pray for the babies camper was literally being work site, Catholic High School in Fort that will someday be sleeping the hands and feet of God by baby beds. I Worth and Our Lady Queen of in those beds, it really brought being willing to do this gross started to open Peace Church and Notre Dame meaning to this service. and sweaty job, but while they up because School in Wichita Falls. — Chloe Schneider, were working, the client shared I love work- Camp Fort Worth (CFW) is a Sacred Heart, Muenster his story about how he became ing with my addicted and what helped him hands. The Kyle Brandt of St. Bartholomew Church in Fort Worth makes service camp that is sponsored a new friend at one of the Boys and Girls Club locations in to decide to turn his life around. next day I by St. Bartholomew Church in One night as the entire camp Wichita Falls during the July service camp. Fort Worth and the Offi ce of Youth and Young Adult Min- istry for the Diocese of Fort Worth. CFW has been serving the diocese for 11 years. The week-long camp brings youth and adults together from all over the diocese. This year 19 parishes were represented from Vernon to Dublin and all points in between. Each day the campers rotate to a different work site. In this way they get to experience fi ve Camper Caroline Axford of Good Shepherd Church in distinct forms of service minis- Colleyville shows off her ability to apply sealant to picnic try. In addition to the work that tables. Several hundred tables were donated to Boys and is done at CFW, the campers Girls Club locations in Fort Worth this summer. A group of CFW teens leads a worship service for clients at Faith Mission shelter in Wichita Falls. North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 Page 13 Diocesan Bishop visits Celaya, Mexico, hopes to establish ties between dioceses

Bishop Vann stands with a group of seminarians from San Miguel de Allende in Nuestra Señora de la Luz (Our Lady of the Light) Parish. To Bishop Vann meets with the mayor of Catalan (center), his left is Fr. Rogelio and his right is the Father Raul Ruíz, pastor of the Father Rogelio Segundo, and a group of families who have parish. ties to the Fort Worth area.

By Juan Guajardo little more than Correspondent 1,500,000 people, 88 percent of whom Bishop Vann stands outside of Nuestra Señora he Diocese of are Catholic. de los Dolores (Our Lady of Sorrows) Parish in The idea to estab- Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato. Fort Worth lish ties fi rst arrived is consider- from Mexico in 2005, when The wives and children stay T Father Rogelio Segundo and behind, struggling to provide ing establishing ties Bishop Lázaro Pérez Jiménez for themselves since the money — both of Celaya — came to sent back isn’t always enough, with another diocese, Fort Worth to inquire about Bishop Vann said. the possibility of a relation- Bishop Vann hopes that this one in Mexico, ship between the dioceses. The the relationship will bring the adding to its current late Bishop Joseph Delaney laity closer to the reality of the was too ill to go to Celaya, and immigration debate and bring group of mission ef- the effort was delayed. Com- more understanding for the munication between the two situation of immigrant families. forts in Honduras, Bishop Vann greets parishioners following Mass held in Celaya. Behind local churches picked up once “I really think in these days Bolivia, Guatemala, him is Father Rogelio Segundo, director of pastoral services for migrants again in 2006, when Bishop when immigration is such a and their families for the Diocese of Celaya. Jiménez and Fr. Segundo came concern, this helps us see the and Vietnam. and further discussed the idea. human face [of immigration],” Diocese of Celaya, Aranda said. work in the North Texas area to In February 2009, Fr. Segundo, Bishop Vann said. For fi ve days in July, Bishop A parish-to-parish mission be able to send money home to Aranda, and Bishop Vann met A lot of progress still has to Kevin Vann visited the Dio- effort is being discussed, said their families. once again to develop a set of be made before the relation- cese of Celaya, as part of the Deacon Len Sanchez, chair of “I hope there can be a con- goals for the relationship and ship is offi cial. Bishop Vann, continuing efforts to establish the diocese’s Mission Council. sciousness of another diocese, planned Bishop Vann’s visit to with the input of the Offi ce of a relationship between the two The mission effort would allow that we can share their life,” Celaya. Mission Outreach, will begin dioceses. While in Mexico, parishes within the Diocese of Bishop Vann said. “So much Despite the distance be- communication with Bishop Bishop Vann celebrated daily Fort Worth to travel to Celaya history of the Church in Texas tween the two dioceses, they Jiménez of Celaya. Once both Masses, attended meetings to help the parishes there. is connected to the life of the share some similarities, Bishop sides consent, a diocesan team with clergy and seminarians, “The idea is to establish a Church in Mexico. So it’s Vann said. will begin to study the needs met with members of the laity, relationship so that this move- realizing part of our history a “I enjoyed making the con- of Celaya and then develop a and traveled to different cities ment lasts — not that we’ll go little better and how our being nections,” Bishop Vann said. plan to establish the mission within the diocese. and work hard for just a little Catholic means we are not by “We have a lot of people from effort. Dcn. Sanchez said the A relationship between the bit, for a day or two. We want ourselves but are united with Celaya, so I went down there. idea is still in the early stages dioceses is benefi cial for both, a relationship,” Dcn. Sanchez our brothers and sisters based The bishop of Celaya and Fr. of development, but hopes that said Andrés Aranda, diocesan said. “The mission is the re- in other countries.” Rogelio approached the dio- it can be as successful as other delegate for Hispanic Ministry. lationship between them and Celaya is a city of 415,000, cese here about a relationship mission efforts, especially the For one, Celaya has expressed us, not the nails nor tables we according to a 2005 estimate with Celaya because we have one in the Diocese of Juticalpa interest in sending a couple might use.” from the Instituto nacional so much in common. Many in Honduras, where a steady of priests to the Diocese of Bishop Vann and Dcn. San- de estadística y geografía (Na- members of the Hispanic com- mission effort has prospered Fort Worth for three years of chez are optimistic about the tional Institute of Statistics munity in our diocese are from for more than 10 years. service, he said. Sending local possibility. Bishop Vann said and Geography). The heavily Celaya.” “The vision of the [mission] priests and seminarians to he hopes the effort will result commercial and industrial On the trip, Bishop Vann council is to be able to assist Celaya to study Spanish or for in a strengthening of faith in city is located about 160 miles met with the relatives of some a lot of countries, as many an immersion experience is both dioceses and that perhaps northwest of Mexico City and of the families from Fort places as we can; the mission is another tentative goal of the it can provide a “bridge to the 30 miles west of Querétaro. Worth. Many of the families always to seek out and help,” project. families that are separated,” According to a 2004 census, the in both dioceses are sepa- Dcn. Sanchez said. “Where we The Diocese of Fort Worth referring to immigrants from diocese itself covers approxi- rated, as the husbands often go, or when we get there, that’s would also provide help for the the Mexican diocese who fi nd mately 3,386 miles and has a come to the U.S. to fi nd work. another thing.” Page 14 North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 National

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Canonization of Father Damien to end long journey for Edinburg priest EDINBURG, Texas (CNS) — When Blessed Damien of Molokai is canonized Oct. 11 by Pope Benedict in St. Peter’s Square, a Texas priest who played a major role in the long process will be there. Father Emilio Vega Garcia, parochial vicar at Sacred Heart Church in Edinburg, was the postulator for the cause of canonization of Blessed Damien for 10 years, from 1997 to 2007. The postulator is the primary promoter or lead investigator for a proposed saint’s cause in Rome. “If Fr. Emilio hadn’t been here to help the process, who knows?” said Patrick Downes, editor of the Hawaii Catholic Herald, the newspaper for the Diocese of Honolulu. “It may not have happened. Father Emilio was a major fi gure in the process.” Fr. Garcia, a member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary and a native of Spain, takes a more humble approach on his role as postulator. “It was part of my ministry,” he said. “It was a great honor to present Father Damien’s cause. He is Anita Rose and her daughter Salene, 3, who became residents in July of St. Margaret of Cortona transitional housing in not only a hero in Hawaii and his native Belgium but for all Woodbridge, Virginia, read together Sept. 17. Sponsored by Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, the of humanity.” housing program helps single mothers with needs such as fi nancial education, employment, and transportation. (CNS photo/ Dennis Sadowski) Parents of disabled children speak A breakdown of the 8.5 million clients shows nearly half — 48 out on health reform proposals Charities… percent — were adults 18 to 64 WASHINGTON (CNS) — Seventeen parents of children with FROM PAGE 1 when we get the fi gures for 2009 years old, 29 percent were chil- disabilities gathered on Capitol Hill Sept. 15 to speak out it’s going to be much, much dren and 13 percent were seniors. against proposed government health care reform plans that only transitional housing setting greater,” he said. they said could mean the difference between life and death of its kind in the Arlington Dio- Ten percent were unknown. for their children by limiting access to doctors and ration- cese, the program helps women Fr. Snyder also said the reces- Prepared by the Center for Ap- ing health care. The parents, many with their children by build self-suffi cient lives. sion is causing local Catholic plied Research in the Apostolate their side or holding large photos of their loved ones, joined Services such as financial Charities agencies to struggle at Georgetown University, the together as the Healthcare for Gunner Coalition to let Presi- education classes, employment with “many of the same chal- survey revealed: dent Barack Obama and Congress know that it will be their counseling, and help with trans- lenges as our clients.” Cuts in • Nearly 6.3 million people children and their families who could suffer and be denied portation and child care are some government funding for social sought food services, a 3.8 percent critical care under current proposed legislation. Joined by of the advantages for residents. services coupled with signifi cant decline from 2007. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, the mother Sondra and Hope are among losses in donations of cash and • More than 3.6 million people of a child with Down syndrome, and Trent Franks, R-Ari- thousands of people who have goods are causing local agencies — a 4.7 percent increase — re- zona, who was born with a cleft palate, coalition members turned to local Catholic Chari- to scale back services, reduce ceived social services such as edu- presented a horrifi c picture of a future where the weak, ties agencies for housing services hours of operation, lay off staff, cation, day care, programs aimed vulnerable, elderly, and the unborn are given lowest priority. when they had nowhere else to go freeze wages, and implement at at-risk populations, health care, “We have to make sure that health care legislation doesn’t during the current recession. workdays without pay, he said. and socialization, and neighbor- leave this important group behind,” said McMorris Rodgers. The need for housing services “It is going to continue to put a hood services. “We have to make sure that health care reform does three like the St. Margaret of Cortona great stress on our local agencies • More than 1.7 million people things: improve the health care in America, lower the costs, program as well as emergency to continue to provide services,” — an 11 percent jump — received and help vulnerable persons.” Franks, whose late brother shelter and permanent housing he added. assistance with basic needs, such had Down syndrome, warned of the dangers presented jumped 12.4 percent in 2008 as Overall, Catholic Charities as clothing, utility payments, by the current health care reform bill, H.R. 3200. “We run the economic recession gained agencies had revenues of more emergency fi nancial needs, and into one reality: the rationing of care because you have to momentum, reported Catholic than $3.9 billion in 2008. Two- prescriptions. decrease the costs,” said Franks. “There is always, always Charities USA in its 2008 annual thirds of the revenue came from • Slightly more than 1 million rationing and restrictions, which fall on the most weak.” survey of services. local, state, and federal govern- people — a 7.3 percent decline Released Sept. 15 during ment sources. — received various services that Knights of Columbus leader named a nationwide teleconference Despite the challenges posed fall under what Catholic Charities to Vatican bank supervisory panel from the agency’s Alexandria by the recession, Father Snyder USA calls strengthening families, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The head of the Knights of Colum- headquarters, the report shows expressed optimism that the including counseling and mental bus has been named by Pope Benedict XVI to a fi ve-mem- that Catholic Charities agencies agency will be able to make strides health, addiction, pregnancy, ber council that supervises the activities of the Vatican served nearly 600,000 people in in its nearly 3-year-old campaign adoption, immigration, and refu- bank. Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson, who heads the need of some type of housing to reduce poverty by 50 percent gee services. 1.7 million-member fraternal organization, was among three assistance in 2008. by 2020. • More than 330,000 people new council members announced by the Vatican Sept. Overall, the 142 Catholic Chari- “I actually think (the recession) received disaster services, a de- 23. Leaving his post on the council was Virgil Dechant, ties agencies responding to the gives us a greater opportunity to crease of 21 percent from 2007, who stepped down as head of the Knights of Columbus in survey — about 85 percent of the do that because when you look but still nearly 60 percent more 2000. The pope also named a new president of the coun- nationwide Catholic Charities at the challenges that we have than in 2005. cil, Ettore Gotti Tedeschi, an Italian banker and a professor network — reported serving more right now, one thing that should • More than 67,000 people of fi nancial ethics at the Catholic University of the Sacred than 8.5 million people in 2008, a be very clear is that we can’t just — a 35 percent spike — received Heart in Milan, and a new vice president, Renaldo Hermann 10 percent increase from 2007. meet those challenges with what employment services. Schmitz, a retired German business manager. The Vati- Without being able to offer we were doing before,” Fr. Snyder Overall, the statistics refl ected can bank, known formally as the Institute for the Works of specifi cs, Father Larry Snyder, explained. the nationwide growth in poverty Religion, was established in 1942 and is used by Vatican president and CEO of Catholic “Things have gotten so desper- in 2008 reported Sept. 10 by the agencies, church organizations, bishops, and religious or- Charities USA, said the demand ate it gives us the opportunity U.S. Census Bureau. Census data ders around the world. It offers currency exchange services for housing and other social to really look at a solution that show that 39.8 million people and interest-bearing accounts and, like all banks, has an services continued to climb as doesn’t depend on. . . the social — 13.2 percent of the population investment portfolio. the recession deepened during structures we had before, but to — lived in poverty last year, up 2009. really redefi ne how we do it,” from 37.3 million people, or 12.5 “We can only conjecture that he said. percent, in 2007. North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 Page 15 International

INTERNATIONAL NEWSBRIEFS

Five life sentences given in murder of pastor last year in India NEW DELHI (CNS) — Several leading Catholics in India said their faith in the country’s judicial system is renewed after life sentences were issued to fi ve people involved in kill- ing a pastor last year in Orissa state. Father Babu Joseph, spokesman for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, said the judgment not only “restored our faith in the judicial system” but also brought “hope for the other pending cases” related to last year’s violence in Orissa. The Asian church news agency UCA News reported that a fast-track court in Orissa issued fi ve sentences of life imprisonment Sept. 23 for the murder of a Baptist pastor, the Rev. Akbar Digal, in Tatamaha village last August. In addition to the life sentenc- es, the court also fi ned each the fi ve people convicted of the pastor’s murder 5,000 rupees ($104). The special court based in Phulbani, administrative center of Orissa’s Kand- hamal district, also sentenced six others to three years in prison Sept. 22 for an arson attack on a journalist’s house in A woman and child sit outside a house damaged by a landslide in the town of Arayat, north of Manila, Philippines, Sept. Kandhamal’s Phiringia village in December 2007. Police ar- 28. The Philippines appealed for international aid to help tens of thousands of people marooned by fl oods associated with rested 11 people in that case, but the court acquitted fi ve for Typhoon Kestsana. (CNS photo/Romeo Ranoco, Reuters) lack of evidence. In 2008, predominantly tribal Kandhamal was the center of seven weeks of violence, unleashed by Hindu extremists, that left about 90 people dead and 50,000 Catholic organizations aid displaced.

Philippine victims of fl ooding Archbishop urges Canadian MPs to back palliative care, not euthanasia WASHINGTON (CNS) — information offi cer based in Cam- OTTAWA (CNS) — The president of the Canadian Confer- Catholic charitable organizations bodia, told CNS by e-mail. ence of Catholic Bishops has sent an open letter to mem- are stepping up to help victims “Many of the Caritas is the umbrella orga- bers of Parliament, urging them to support good palliative in the Philippines after the worst nization of Catholic aid agencies. care instead of assisted suicide or euthanasia. As debate fl ood in decades hit in late Sep- people who have In a statement, the Caritas offi ce approaches for Bill C-384, an act to amend the Criminal tember. in the Philippines said it was Code (Right to Die With Dignity), Winnipeg Archbishop V. “Many of the people who providing aid to a total of 10,000 James Weisgerber took aim at the “misleading and unclear” have lost everything are sleeping lost everything families, or 50,000 people. terms framing the debate. The bill is sponsored by Francine in schools right now,” said Luc Paulinian Sister Rosanne B. Lalonde, a Bloc Quebecois member of Parliament. Arch- Picard, Catholic Relief Services’ are sleeping in Mallillin, Caritas Philippines’ bishop Weisgerber asked politicians to use “clear defi ni- country representative in Manila, executive director, said: “The situ- tions” and to consider the “profound impact” such a bill Philippines. “They’re calling this schools right ation is very challenging. Many of would have on society. “Those wishing to reopen this debate the Katrina of the Philippines.” our local social actions centers are are no doubt motivated by concern for the sufferings of oth- Picard told Catholic News now. They’re still unable to reach the worst-hit ers,” he said in an open letter sent Sept. 23. “An unfortunate Service in a Sept. 28 telephone areas because of the debris and understanding of compassion has led them to suggest eu- thanizing the most vulnerable instead of providing them with interview that rescuers were still the fl ooding. People are in need proper care, effective pain control, and social, emotional, searching for survivors from the calling this the of food and clean water, as many and spiritual support until their natural death.” Without clear fl ooding and mudslides two days of the water sources have been Katrina of the terms, the discussion can be “confusing and unhelpful,” earlier. The fl ooding followed contaminated. We’re also sending Archbishop Weisgerber said. Typhoon Ketsana, or Ondoy, as cooking utensils, sleeping mats, it was referred to in the Philipp- Philippines.” and bed sheets.” nes. The equivalent of a month’s Catholic leaders at UN summit urge Brian Caulfield, editor of — Luc Picard, Catholic rain fell in six hours, and, at one immediate action on climate change Fathers for Good, an initiative of Relief Services’ country point, more than 80 percent of UNITED NATIONS (CNS) — Climate change is more than an the Knights of Columbus, said representative, Manila, Manila was under water. environmental concern; it is an issue of justice that merits in a blog posting his wife’s fam- Philippines Impassable roads made rescue immediate attention by world leaders. This was the message ily was caught in the fl ood. He efforts challenging, and power delivered repeatedly by Catholic participants in the Sept. said his in-laws live a block from and water supplies failed in some 22 U.N. Summit on Climate Change in New York. “It is unfair the river and said they had seen storm, approximately 100,000 areas. that people in developing countries pay the consequences fl ooding that brought “8 feet of families were sheltered in tempo- The government declared a for problems that rich countries have created,” said Elyza- water into the house. With Ket- rary housing, elementary schools, “state of calamity” in Manila and beth Peredo, director of the Solon Foundation in Bolivia, at a sana, however, the water rose to and churches. While some fami- 23 provinces. Sept. 22 press conference. As an example, she said Bolivia 20 feet, forcing my in-laws to the lies will be able to go back home Metropolitan Manila was the generates only 0.1 percent of global greenhouse gas emis- second-fl oor bedrooms, then onto soon, others have lost everything, worst-hit in terms of fl ooding sions, but melting glaciers caused by the warming effect of the pitched roof. he said. and damage, while Rizal had the emissions worldwide endanger crops for small-scale farm- “With the water now touching In a statement, CRS said it was highest number of casualties due ers in communities throughout the country’s Andes moun- tains. The proposals now under discussion at the United the roof and the rain still slashing providing immediate food aid, to landslides and fl ash fl oods, said Nations set goals and targets for international investment in with 50-mile-per-hour winds, blankets, mosquito nets, sleeping Caritas Philippines. adaptation technologies to help countries withstand climate they were afraid of being washed mats, and soap, among other basic In the province of Pampanga, change. “We have 2020 targets and even 2050 targets, but away,” Caulfi eld said. In order to necessities. more than 200 villages were it’s necessary to act now to reduce the vulnerability of the “With CRS’ initial funding, survive, his wife’s family created submerged. A landslide occurred poorest,” said Rene Grotenhuis, president of CIDSE, a Bel- we’re helping 5,000 families a raft out of a rope and bamboo in Arayat, affecting 174 families, gium-based international alliance of Catholic development poles to get to a neighbor’s house, through Caritas. All the food and who were temporarily housed in agencies. which was located on higher other items being distributed are fi ve evacuation centers, mostly ground, he said. getting to people via Caritas,” schools and chapels, said Caritas Picard told CNS that after the Laura Sheahen, CRS regional Philippines. Page 16 North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 Scripture Readings

of parishioners come to him for help, “They say, ‘I’m hungry, I need money, my child is sick.’ Sometimes I can help. But usually I can’t. I don’t have what they ask for — in Haiti there is no money, there is not enough food. “They keep coming, but I tell them I can’t provide those things,” the priest said. “I remind them to look to God for help. They come to Mass, and they always keep faith in God because they October 11, Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. know food and money aren’t what they most Cycle B. Readings: need. They need the love of God, and they know 1) Wisdom 7:7-11 God cares for them and their children.” Psalm 90:12-17 Then he smiled wryly. “Here in the United 2) Hebrews 4:12-13 States it’s different,” he said. “People have Gospel) Mark 10:17-30 money. They have food. But they don’t know what to do with it. They know it doesn’t bring By Jean Denton them faith,” he explained. “They know they need something more, but they don’t know how to ’m looking forward to visiting my church’s fi nd it. That’s diffi cult too.” Itwin parish in Haiti in a few months. My stan- Guiding people to God, he said, “is different dard explanation for traveling to the impover- here.” ished Caribbean island every couple of years is Living in a wealthy society presents a par- that I go there to fi nd God. For me, Haiti is a little ticular diffi culty. Jesus made this point to his bit of heaven. disciples after the rich man went away. Attach- One wouldn’t think so given the Haitians’ ment to worldly comforts and success is hard to daily struggle for survival without the barest ne- break. One can forget a need that will come soon cessities for living: potable water, food, electric- enough: the need for God. ity, basic medical care. But in reading this weekend’s Gospel about the “How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” rich young man who asks Jesus what is required to enter the kingdom of heaven, I think of my Hai- — Mark 10:23 tian friends. In today’s parlance, “They’re there!” The pastor of the parish in Cabestor, Haiti, QUESTIONS: helped me see why. He recently visited our What material attachments are obstacles to your relationship with God? church community in Virginia, and one evening over dinner I discussed with him how hard it is When have you experienced a deep need for God that couldn’t be ful- to be a pastor in Haiti. He agreed, explaining that a continuous fl ow fi lled through your own resources? Copyright © 2009, Diocese of Fort Worth

One must fi rst believe in order to understand God’s truth, says pope

By Carol Glatz stand what he could of God’s truth, Catholic News Service which his heart already believed VATICAN CITY — Under- in and loved, he said. standing the divine mystery will The pope cited St. Anselm: never come from study alone “Nor do I seek to understand that — one must fi rst believe in the I may believe, but I believe so that Christian faith in order to un- I may understand,” which shows derstand it, said Pope Benedict that while faith comes before rea- XVI. son, reason can deepen faith. Theologians and Christians The saint showed how the who wish to deepen their faith journey to understand God is “cannot count on just their intel- never fully complete, at least here ligence, but must cultivate a pro- on earth, the pope said. found experience of faith at the The pope said St. Anselm’s same time,” he said at his weekly teachings should encourage all general audience Sept. 23. Christians “to tirelessly seek an The pope’s catechesis was ever more intimate union with dedicated to the life and teach- Christ through truth and life.” ings of St. Anselm of Canterbury, And he asked all priests, reli- an 11th-century Benedictine and gious, and lay people to follow doctor of the church. the saint’s example by “loving With “clarity and rigorous the Church of Christ, praying, logic,” St. Anselm’s teachings working, and suffering for the aimed to help elevate people’s Pope Benedict XVI signs a book at the end of a meeting with academic leaders in Prague, Czech Republic, Sept. 27. The church without ever abandoning minds toward the contemplation pope said his right wrist has still not fully recovered from being broken after he fell this summer, but that it has healed enough or betraying it.” of God, said the pope. so that he can write again. (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters) The pope fl ew to the Vatican by According to the saint, people helicopter from Castel Gandolfo, who wish to better understand the First, one must have faith, he word of God in one’s everyday St. Anselm knew he could never south of Rome, to lead the gen- Christian tradition can carry out said, which is “a free gift from God life. The fi nal step is “true under- penetrate the profound mystery eral audience in the Paul VI hall “a healthy theological quest” by to be welcomed with humility.” standing, which is never a result of and reality of God with limited before about 9,000 pilgrims from following three steps, the pope The second step is experience, ascetic reasoning, but of contem- human intelligence, said the pope. around the world, which included said. which entails incorporating the plative intuition,” he said. But the saint did wish to under- a group of 25 Chinese priests. North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 Page 17 Scripture Readings

prompting indignation from the other 10 disci- ples). But Jesus did not dismiss them out of hand. Rather, he took advantage of a prime teaching opportunity. The confi dence to which the psalmist and the author of Hebrews refer is much more than bra- vado. I am reminded of the origins of the word “confi dence” — coming from the Latin, cum fi dere — meaning “with trust.” In this sense, one’s con- October 18, Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. fi dence is placed in God whose throne is grace Cycle B. Readings: and whose love is kind and merciful. According 1) Isaiah 53:10-11 to the psalmist, it is precisely when we place our Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22 trust in God that God’s mercy is upon us. 2) Hebrews 4:14-16 Jesus qualifi ed James’ and John’s request by Gospel) Mark 10:35-45 making clear that a share in his glory comes only when one places one’s self at the service of oth- ers. The world often views servitude as weak- ness. But a disciple who places their confi dence in the Son of God — a “high priest” who has been “tested in every way” and can sympathize with weakness — has the assurance that God’s grace is poured out on them because of their By Sharon K. Perkins trust.

here’s a proverb I’ve often heard people cite whenT they have to confi dently make a quick but o let us confi dently approach the throne of grace to potentially risky decision: “It’s easier to ask for “S forgiveness than for permission.” I admit that receive mercy and to fi nd grace for timely help.” I’ve had to fall back on this maxim myself occa- — Hebrews 4:16 sionally. It gives me a sense of confi dence (or is it bravado?) when the deliberating has been done; it’s time for action, and I know that I’ll ultimately be accountable for the risk. QUESTIONS: In the Gospel, when James and John ap- In what area of your life are you most in need of God’s mercy and grace proached Jesus making the seemingly outra- geous appeal to be seated at his right and his right now? What is the greatest obstacle to your being the kind of ser- left hands, their request may have been deliv- ered with a certain amount of bravado (thereby vant Jesus describes? Copyright © 2009, Diocese of Fort Worth

We experience God together because God too is a WE By Jeff Hedglen munity supports us, as well as their defi ning statement of our when we gather with these same beliefs, but even this early in remember a pivotal moment people to grow in faith through Church history it was clear that in my faith journey. I was It is in the image of this Trinity Bible studies, youth, young adult, the Church was not a haphazard Iabout 14 years old, and I and other ministries. collection of individuals believ- was walking into Mass with my where we fi nd our most compelling So when we say “We believe” ing in God in their own personal parents. We usually sat on the it is a statement of the reality that way, on their own, some place in left side of the church, but I had we believe in God, not on our own, the world. seen some of my friends sitting reason for why it is not I, but WE who but with others. By “believe” we The Gospels reveal a com- on the right side, so when my mean many things. Along with munity of disciples. The Church family turned left I turned right the statements of doctrine in the itself was born in an upper room and went to sit with my friends. believe. We are created in the image Nicene Creed, believe also means at a gathering of people when My parents did not say a word; we meet Jesus, experience Jesus, the Third Person of the Trinity they seemed to know that sitting and likeness of a God who is a WE. grow in our faith in Jesus, share fi lled the room, and them, with with my friends was important our experiences of Jesus, and live power, and the world was never to me. Looking back on it now I our lives for Jesus. And all of this the same. see it as a living out of the Nicene meeting, experiencing, growing, It is in the image of this Trinity Creed. friends next to me while at Mass The importance of the WE in sharing, and living is done with where we fi nd our most compel- The statement of belief we re- helped me feel connected to what the creed also comes alive in the other people. ling reason for why it is not I, but cite every Sunday begins with the was going on. This same thing sacraments. Baptisms and mar- Yes we do have many personal WE who believe. We are created in words “We believe.” It is easy to was true as a young adult. At that riages must have witnesses and encounters with Jesus in prayer the image and likeness of a God pass over these words on our way time of my life I was attending a are usually celebrated with all and in the daily living of life. who is a WE. With this as our to the more weighty statements of different parish than my parents, our closest friends and relatives. Our personal belief is vital to our starting point, it only makes sense our faith in God the Father, Son, so the friends I had really were The sacrament of reconciliation, relationship with God. Each of us that our believing in our Creator and Holy Spirit, but these are two my family. while it is experienced alone with must cultivate our own relation- would take the same communal important words. I have been attending the same the priest, reunites us to the Body ship with Jesus. For it is these form that we are created in. The creed says “WE believe,” parish since 1981, and this gives whom we have wounded by our one-on-one experiences that build Jeff Hedglen, youth minister at St. not “I believe.” The “we” is vital me an even greater understand- sin. And at Mass we worship, hear us up for when we are back to the Bartholomew Parish in South- to our identity as Catholics. My ing of the WE of the creed. I love the Word, and receive Jesus as a WE part of the believing. west Fort Worth, is the principal parents must have known this to watch the communion line, community. The Church Fathers of the organizer of Camp Fort Worth each to be true because they let me sit for in it I see my faith family on The WE extends beyond the council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. summer. Readers with questions with the most important “we” at the way to receive the One who sacraments when we experience could have highlighted our per- can contact Jeff at jeff@stbartsfw. that time of my life. Having my unites us all. trials in life and our faith com- sonal encounters with Jesus in org. Page 18 North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 América Obispo Vann visita a México, considera vínculos con Celaya, Guanajuato

El obispo Vann se reúne con el alcalde de Catalán (al centro), el padre Rogelio y un grupo de familias que tiene lazos al área de Fort El obispo Vann se ve parado con un grupo de seminaristas de San Miguel de Worth. Allende. A su izquierda está el padre Rogelio y a su derecha el pastor de la parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Luz, el padre Raul Ruíz.

Por Juan Guajardo La idea de esta- Corresponsal blecer vínculos Traducido por Ana M. Fores primero surgió en El obispo Vann se encuentra afuera de la parroquia México en 2005, Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (Our Lady of cuando el padre Sorrows). a diócesis de Fort Rogelio Segundo y el por si mismos, ya que el dinero obispo Lázaro Pérez Jiménez — Worth está con- que les envían desde EE.UU. no los dos de Celaya — vinieron a siempre es bastante, comentó el siderando esta- Fort Worth con la idea de iniciar obispo Vann. L una relación interdiocesana. El El obispo Vann espera que blecer vínculos con otra difunto obispo Joseph Delaney la relación traiga al laicado más estaba muy enfermo para viajar diócesis, esta vez en cerca de la realidad sobre el a Celaya, por lo que el proyecto debate de la inmigración y que México, añadiendo así no avanzó mucho entonces. ocasione más comprensión de La comunicación entre las dos dicha situación. a misiones con diócesis diócesis se reinició en 2006, “De veras pienso que en es- cuando el obispo Jiménez y el en Honduras, Bolivia, tos días cuando la inmigración padre Segundo regresaron para muestra tanta inquietud, esto Guatemala y Vietnam. El obispo Vann saluda a los feligreses después de la misa celebrada en Celaya. continuar la discusión sobre nos ayuda a ver su cara huma- Detrás de él se encuentra el padre Rogelio Segundo, director de servicios esta idea. En febrero del 2009, na”, explicó el obispo Vann. Por cinco días en julio, el obispo pastorales para los inmigrantes y sus familias en la diócesis de Celaya. el padre Segundo, Aranda, y el Todavía hay que adelantar Kevin Vann visitó la diócesis de discusión, dijo el diácono Len Texas y por eso pueden mandar obispo Vann convinieron otra mucho antes de ofi cializar la Celaya, Guanajuato, marcando Sánchez, presidente del Consejo dinero a sus hogares y a sus vez para desarrollar un grupo relación. El obispo Vann, con el comienzo de un esfuerzo por misionero de la diócesis. Esta familias. de metas para establecer esta la asistencia de la Ofi cina de establecer una relación entre las misión permitiría a las parro- “Espero que se abra con- relación y planear la visita del asistencia misionera, iniciará la dos diócesis. Mientras estaba en quias dentro de la diócesis de ciencia de otra diócesis, que obispo Vann a Celaya. comunicación con el obispo México, el obispo Vann celebró Fort Worth viajar a Celaya para podamos compartir en sus A pesar de la distancia entre Jiménez de Celaya. Cuando los misas diarias, fue a reuniones ayudar a las parroquias allá. vidas”, sugirió el obispo Vann. ellas, las dos diócesis son simi- dos lados estén de acuerdo, un con el clero y los seminaristas, “La idea es establecer la “Mucha historia de la iglesia en lares , dijo el obispo Vann. equipo interdiocesano entonces se reunió con miembros del relación para que dure este Texas está conectada a la vida “Disfruté de las conexio- comenzará a estudiar las nece- laicado y viajó a diferentes ciu- movimiento — que no sea que de la iglesia de México. De esta nes”, exclamó el obispo Vann. sidades de Celaya y a desarro- dades dentro de la diócesis. vamos a ir a echarle ganas por manera podemos asumir un “Tenemos muchos feligreses llar un plan para establecer una Una relación entre las dióce- un día o dos. Queremos una poco mejor parte de nuestra de Celaya, así que fui para allá. misión. El diácono Sánchez dijo sis benefi ciaría a las dos, co- relación”, comentó el diácono historia, y cómo nuestro ser El obispo de Celaya y el padre que la idea todavía está en una mentó Andrés Aranda, director Sánchez. “La misión es la católico implica que no estamos Rogelio se aproximaron con etapa inicial de desarrollo; sin del Ministerio hispano. En primer relación de nosotros con ellos, solos, sino vivimos unidos a la idea de una relación mutua embargo, espera que pueda ser lugar, Celaya ha expresado no los clavos ni las tablas que nuestros hermanos y hermanas entre Celaya y nuestra dióce- tan exitosa como otros esfuer- interés en enviar sacerdotes a la vamos a usar”. en otros países”. sis, ya que teníamos tanto en zos misioneros, especialmente diócesis de Fort Worth por tres El obispo Vann y el diácono Celaya es una ciudad de común. Si visitan a Fort Worth como el de la diócesis de Juti- años de servicio, dijo. Utilizar a Sánchez sienten optimismo en 415.000 habitantes, según datos conocerán a muchos mexicanos calpa, en Honduras, donde una Celaya como lugar de estudio relación a esta oportunidad. El ofi ciales del Instituto nacional de de Celaya”. labor misionera constante ha del español en una experiencia obispo Vann expresó su deseo estadística y geografía de México. Durante el viaje, el obispo prosperado por más de 10 años. de inmersión total para sa- que el esfuerzo resulte en un Polo comercial e industrial, la Vann se reunió con parientes de “La visión del cónsul [de cerdotes y seminaristas de la fortalecimiento de la fe en las ciudad está a 160 millas al nor- algunas familias de Fort Worth. misiones] es poder asistir a tan- diócesis de Fort Worth sería otra dos parroquias y que tal vez oeste de la ciudad de México y Muchas de las familias de tos países, a tantos lugares que meta tentativa de este proyecto. pueda proveer un “puente para 30 millas al oeste de Querétaro. ambas diócesis se encuentran podamos; la misión es siempre La diócesis de Fort Worth las familias que viven separa- De acuerdo al censo de 2004, la separadas, ya que los esposos para buscar y ayudar”, comentó también proveería de ayuda a das”, refi riéndose a los inmi- diócesis en sí cubre aproximada- a menudo vienen a buscar tra- el diácono Sánchez. “A donde la diócesis de Celaya, explicó grantes naturales de la diócesis mente 3.386 millas y sirve a un bajo en los Estados Unidos. Las llegamos o cuando llegamos, es Aranda. Una labor misionera de mexicana que encuentran poco más de 1.500.000 personas, esposas y los niños se quedan otra cosa”. parroquia a parroquia está bajo trabajo en esta área del norte de siendo el 88 porciento católico. atrás, luchando para proveerse North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 Page 19 América Padre Jasso honrado en Dallas por ayudar a los imigrantes El pasado 15 de septiembre, el padre Esteban Jasso, TOR, pastor de la parroquia de Todos los santos en Fort Worth, recibió el Premio Ohtli del Instituto de mexicanos en el exterior. Alberto Bernal, cónsul alterno, le presentó el Premio Ohtli al padre Jasso en una ceremonia celebrada en el Consulado mexicano de Dallas. La Asociación nacional El 16 de septiembre en el Vaticano, el Papa Benedicto XVI saluda al clero al de ofi ciales electos latinos (NALEO fi nal de su audiencia general semanal en el salón de Pablo VI. (CNS photo/Tony Gentile, Reuters) por sus siglas en ingles) hace sus nominaciones para el premio, que son entregadas anualmente por el Dios está presente en gobierno de Méxicano a personas que viven fuera de México pero aquellos que responden al que han dedicado su vida en abrir camino para benefi ciar a los odio con amor, dice el Papa ciudadanos de México que viven Por Carol Glatz Llegar a conocer verdadera- fuera de su país. El padre Stephen Jasso recibe el Premio Ohtli del Instituto para mexicanos en el Catholic News Service mente a Dios no sucede leyendo Monseñor Vann, obispo de extranjero (Institute for Mexicans Abroad). Alberto Bernal, el cónsul alterno de CIUDAD DEL VATICANO libros, el Papa dijo, “sino de la Fort Worth, acompañó al padre México en Dallas, le presenta el premio en el consulado. — Cuando el amor de uno por experiencia espiritual y de una Jasso a la ceremonia de entrega los demás es tan grande que pu- vida espiritual”. de premios y recepción, y elogió ede responder al odio con amor Para conocer a Dios los fi eles al sacerdote — natural de Waco misionario en Perú y también ton, D.C. Actualmente sirve como y perdón, Dios está verdadera- necesitan primero comenzar un cuyos padres nacieron en San Luis desempeñó servicios en México miembro del comité consultorio mente presente en el corazón de viaje de “purifi cación interna que Potosí, México — por sus años de como superior religioso de su de la congresista Kay Granger y esa persona, dijo el Papa Bene- comienza con una conversión del incansables esfuerzos por asistir a congregación durante los 24 años del Consejo de salud del John Peter dicto XVI. corazón que viene de la fortaleza inmigrantes con sus necesidades que pasó de ministerio pastoral Smith Hospital en Fort Worth. El “Sin cierta apertura al amor, de la fe y del amor”, dijo. más básicas. en México. Fue, por ocho años, alcalde Mike Moncrief de Fort Cristo no puede entrar en Entonces los fi eles tienen que “El padre Jasso es un mod- director del Instituto franciscano Worth lo nombró Modelo sobresa- nosotros”, dijo durante su au- experimentar “arrepentimiento elo para todos nosotros, como de espiritualidad de México (IFEM) liente de Texas en abril del 2002. diencia general semanal el 16 de profundo y lamentación sincera sacerdote,” dijo el obispo. “En y ganó un M.B.A. del Colegio “Estoy muy contento por haber septiembre. por los pecados de uno para poder verdad es un ícono, una fuente de de graduados en alta dirección de recibido este premio e incluso más De hecho, esto es un indica- alcanzar la unión con Cristo, estímulo y de inspiración. Es un México en 1993. Ha servido como feliz con Dios por tener al obispo dor útil para saber si “estamos quien es la fuente de la alegría crédito a su comunidad religiosa pastor de la parroquia de Todos los Vann presente conmigo en un día verdaderamente cerca de Dios, y la paz”, dijo. Con esta purifi - y a nuestra diócesis”. Santos desde 1994. tan especial en mi vida”, dijo el si Dios existe y vive dentro de cación y conversión internas “el El padre Jasso, 77, veterano Escritor para el periódico La padre Jasso al recibir el Premio nosotros” o no, dijo. Espíritu Santo puede realmente del ejército de la Guerra de Corea, estrella, el padre Jasso ha servido Ohtli, que signifi ca camino en “Solamente el amor divino presentarse en nosotros y guiar- se incorporó a la Tercera orden en el liderazgo de la diócesis la lengua náhuatl. “Agradezco puede abrir nuestros corazones nos”, añadió. regular de Franciscanos en 1957, y de Fort Worth y también como a los demás líderes con quienes hacia otras personas y hacernos Para Simeón la unión con fue ordenado sacerdote en Roma miembro del consejo de varias [durante los últimos 15 años] he sensitivos a sus necesidades, Cristo no es algo extraordinario, en 1965 después de terminar sus organizaciones cívicas. El padre estado trabajando para ayudar hacernos pensar en ellas como sino el fruto del bautismo que es estudios teológicos en la univer- Jasso ha participado además en a la comunidad… y agradezco hermanos y hermanas e invi- común para todos los cristianos, sidad de Santo Tomás Aquino varias reuniones cumbres del a mis feligreses que también me tarnos a responder al odio con dijo el Papa. (La Angelicum). Sirvió como liderazgo nacional en Washing- han acompañado aquí hoy”. amor y a la ofensa con perdón”, “Inspirados por la vida de dijo el Papa. Simeón, pongamos mayor aten- Retiro de RACHEL’S El Papa enfocó su catequesis ción a nuestra vida espiritual, bus- La ESCUELA DE MINISTERIO LAICAL del en la vida y las enseñanzas de cando la dirección que necesita- VINEYARD para Simeón, místico y monje que nació mos para crecer en el amor de INSTITUTO PAPA JUAN PABLO II ha en el siglo 10. Era conocido como Dios”, dijo. sanación después el “nuevo teólogo” y es santo en Al fi nal de la audiencia gen- cambiado las fechas de comienzo y del aborto la iglesia ortodoxa. eral el Papa voló de regreso en Simeón dijo que la vida de un helicóptero hasta la residencia lugares del programa en español ¿Estás sufriendo después de cristiano está marcada por una Papal de verano en Castel Gan- haber tenido un aborto? Los comunión íntima y personal con dolfo, donde pasaría las semanas ministerios de Rachel’s Vineyard La Escuela de ministerio laical de inscripción si se la pide al Dios, dijo el Papa. fi nales de sus vacaciones. te ofrecen un retiro espiritual el del Instituto Papa Juan Pablo II párroco, si la encuentra en la fi n de semana del 30 de octubre al ha cambiado las fechas de co- página diocesana de Internet, 1 de noviembre, para la sanación Celebración de anniversario de oro, mienzo y lugares del programa o si llama al padre Carmelo. Se después de un aborto. Este retiro en español. Habrá dos clases, puede inscribir hasta el día de 11 de octubre, en la iglesia de HOLY FAMILY está diseñado para ayudar a encon- cada una reuniéndose en el Cen- la primera clase. trar esperanza y sanación a quienes La diócesis de Fort Worth y su oportunidad de renovar sus votos tro católico. Una clase se reunirá La Escuela de ministerio laical están lidiando con sentimientos Ofi cina de asuntos familiares invitan matrimoniales y recibirán una los lunes, comenzando el 5 de del Instituto Papa Juan Pablo II de sufrimiento, culpabilidad, a todas las parejas que tienen 50 bendición especial de aniversario. octubre. La otra se reunirá el lleva adelante el trabajo del In- vergüenza y dolor después de años o más de casados a su cuarta Habrá una recepción con pastel y segundo sábado del mes, co- stituto luz de Cristo de la Diócesis haber tenido un aborto. Te invita- Celebración de anniversario de oro bebidas inmediatamente después menzando el 10 de octubre. de Fort Worth. Intenta a formar mos a que vengas a vivir el perdón, el domingo, 11 de octubre. La de la Misa en el centro familiar de Para inscribirse en la Escuela a los laicos para el ministerio la sanación y la misericordia en el celebración se llevará a cabo en la iglesia. Si ustedes se casaron de ministerio laical el aspirante en las parroquias. Durante el amor de Dios y en compañía de la iglesia Holy Family, 6150 Persh- antes del 1958 y desean formar debe comunicarse con el padre año escolar de 2009-10, ELM otras personas que comprenderán ing Ave. en Fort Worth. El Señor parte de esta celebración especial, Carmelo Mele, O.P., direc- ofrecerá clases de teología y de lo que estás viviendo. Para más obispo Vann será el celebrante favor de hablar con la secretaria de tor, en el Centro católico. Se ministerio al nivel introductorio información, favor de llamar al de la Misa que empezará a las 3 su iglesia, dejando sus nombres, puede encontrar la solicitud o “Competencia básica”. número (817) 886-4760. Estricta- p.m. Durante la celebración de la dirección y fecha de la boda. mente confi dencial. santa Misa las parejas tendrán la Page 20 North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 América Algunos obispos hablan de Santidad para fundador de cuidado de salud y de inmigración Caballeros de Colón posible con miembros del Congreso dentro de dos años HARTFORD, Connecticut tienen secretos, fueron sellados Por Patricia Zapor (CNS) — Carl Anderson, caba- el 22 de septiembre en presencia Catholic News Service llero supremo de los Caballeros de de unos 50 testigos y preparados WASHINGTON — Aunque Colón, dijo que tiene la esperanza para entregarlos al Vaticano. creen que la iglesia está de acu- que la consideración de nueva Padre McGivney (1852-1890) erdo con el Congreso, cuando se evidencia de un posible milagro fue el sacerdote de la arquidióce- trata de otros aspectos de cui- llevaría a la santidad del fundador sis de Hartford que fundó los dado de salud y de reforma de de los Caballeros de Colón dentro Caballeros de Colón en 1882 en inmigración, una delegación de de un plazo de dos años. New Haven. La causa para su obispos hispanos salió de las Anderson hizo los comentarios santidad comenzó formalmente reuniones, sostenidas con varios al Catholic Transcript, periódico en Hartford en 1997. grupos de dirigentes de la Cámara de la arquidiócesis de Hartford, Anderson dijo que la ceremonia y del Senado, preocupada de que momentos antes que el arzobispo marcaba “un día muy importante quizá los inmigrantes quedarían Henry J. Mansell, de Hartford, para la causa de padre McGivney fuera de la reforma de salud. firmara los documentos que porque es la conclusión de la evi- En rueda de prensa con peri- contenía la nueva información dencia y evaluación médicas (de) odistas, después de las reuniones recolectada por el tribunal que el milagro que se está entregando matinales con los senadores y con está investigando la causa para la — o de lo que tenemos la esperanza grupos que representan congre- El 17 de septiembre en Washington, el obispo James A. Tamayo canonización del padre Michael que sea considerado un milagro sistas hispanos, dos de los obispos de Laredo habla durante una reunión con los demócratas del J. McGivney. — y entonces este es un paso muy importante para nosotros”. dijeron que se sentían optimistas Senado en el Capitolio. A la derecha está el obispo auxiliar Los documentos, que se man- de que, por medio de la legislación Edgar M. da Cunha de Newark, New Jersey y el obispo Ricardo sobre el cuidado de salud que se Ramírez de Las Cruces, New Mexico. Discutieron diversos temas, vislumbra, no se proporcionarían fondos federales para abortos y se incluyendo reformas para la salud e inmigración. El arzobispo incluiría protección de conciencia José Gómez, de San Antonio, se hallaba entre los presentes en la para trabajadores en cuanto al reunión y se reunió por separado con el senador republicano cuidado de salud. Esos dos han John Cornyn. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) sido temas de preocupación para la Iglesia Católica mientras se le da forma a la legislación. — como el Presidente Barack la legislación sobre el cuidado de El arzobispo de San Antonio, Obama prometió en su dis- salud se habría solucionado. José H. Gómez, dijo que el grupo curso ante el Congreso el 9 de El grupo entero de obispos se de media docena de obispos septiembre — se ha expresado reunió con senadores demócratas, hispanos les dijo a los miembros preocupaciones de que, incluso, la Conferencia hispana del Con- del Congreso que, además del los inmigrantes legales quedarían greso que representa a los repub- no usar fondos para abortos e fuera del sistema. licanos, y representantes hispanos incluir una cláusula para alivio El obispo Soto dijo que la exclu- del Congreso, representando a los de conciencia, su preocupación sión de inmigrantes indocumen- demócratas. El arzobispo Gómez era que la reforma de cuidado tados al seguro de salud sostenido también se reunió en forma sepa- de salud debería ofrecer un plan por el gobierno es un asunto del rada con el senador John Cornyn, general en el que todas las per- cual los obispos pueden no estar R-Texas. sonas podrían participar y por de acuerdo, pero podría conceder Entre otros obispos de la el cual se brindaría cuidado de que era una necesidad política. delegación se incluía al obispo salud desde la concepción hasta “Nos damos cuenta que es Ricardo Ramírez de Las Cruces, la muerte natural. un asunto que provoca mucha Nueva Mexico.; al obispo James Dijo que quieren que en el discusión”, dijo el obispo Soto. A. Tamayo de Laredo; al obispo plan se incluya a todos los inmi- “Pero debe de haber algo así como Carlos A. Sevilla de Yakima, grantes, sea que estén en el país una red de seguridad”. Si los Washington; y al obispo auxil- legalmente o no. inmigrantes indocumentados no iar Edgar Moreira da Cunha de “Todos deberían tener una pueden participar en el seguro de Newark, Nueva Jersey. forma de participar”, dijo el ar- salud, añadió, “terminarán yendo zobispo Gómez. a las salas de emergencia”. El obispo Jaime Soto, de Sac- Los obispos dijeron que sa- ramento, California, dijo en la lieron de las reuniones con la rueda de prensa que, además del sensación de confi anza que la no brindar cuidado de salud con reforma completa de inmigración fondos del gobierno a personas empezaría pronto a progresar en La Vida después de esta vida que estén en el país ilegalmente medio del Congreso, una vez que Un día de retiro para hombres y mujeres En el Centro de Cursillos, 2221 NW 26th St., Fort Worth Mecanismos para reportar la [email protected] domingo, nov. 8, 8:30 a.m. — 5 p.m. conducta sexual inapropiada · llamar al número de emergencia para el abuso sexual: (817) 560-2452, Si usted o alguien que conozca Misa, confesión, refl exión, pláticas y oración en silencio Ext. 900 es víctima de conducta sexual · o llamar al Centro Católico al Venga e invite a sus amistades a este día de crecimiento en su vida de fe, basado en la inapropiada por parte de cualquier número: (817) 560-2452, ext. 102 y enseñanza de la Biblia sobre el “más allá”, i.e. la vida después de la muerte, ahora que persona que trabaje para la iglesia, preguntar por el canciller/moderador sea voluntario, empleado, o miembro estamos en el mes de los difuntos. de la curia, el padre James Hart del clero, puede reportarlo de las Donación por persona es $25. 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North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 Page 21 National Devalued elderly, ill, disabled – and Bishop says failure to even the able – may be granted ‘choice’ include immigrants will FROM PAGE 9 Both the Oregon and Washing- ment, isn’t the requirement of self- send them to ER, cost more ment gives it the status of only ton laws limit assisted suicide to administration both illogical and FROM PAGE 1 the undocumented are given an one among many options for the terminally ill, competent adults overly restrictive? What about the to include at a minimum some opportunity to buy into an afford- treatment of certain conditions. who must self-administer the person who is physically disabled kind of safety net for the undocu- able health insurance plan. It is extremely affordable and lethal drugs. Yet personal auton- and unable to self-administer the mented,” particularly if the goal On “the issue of health care, can always be covered by health omy and ending suffering were lethal dose? of a nationwide health care reform if it leaves out immigrants, it is insurance. The force of economic the two chief reasons given for In fact, assisted-suicide leaders plan is to improve the overall doing what some people want gravity can lead to increased permitting assisted suicide in the have acknowledged that laws like health of society, he said. it to do in terms of the unborn,” pressure on patients to request, fi rst place. Those reasons, in and those in Oregon and Washington “We realize it’s a very conten- he said. and doctors to prescribe, assisted of themselves, logically demand are only a “fi rst step” in achieving tious issue,” Bishop Soto said. “How can we say that we’re a suicide. Patients in Oregon have that the practice not be limited to their agenda of death, for persons “But there has to be some kind country of life, liberty and the pur- already encountered that reality. terminally ill, competent adults of any age and for any reason. of a safety net.” suit of happiness for all who come In May 2008, 64-year-old re- who happen to be physically Do we want to have a society If undocumented immigrants to our shores if we say, ‘except tired school bus driver Barbara able to self-administer the drugs. where assisted suicide is common, cannot participate in health insur- the unborn.’ Or, if we say, ‘except Wagner received bad news from Consider: where it is considered normal? ance, he added, “they will end up the handicapped.’ Or, if we say, her doctor. Her cancer had re- • If personal autonomy is the Do we want to go from a situ- in emergency rooms.” ‘except the new person,’” Bishop turned. Then she got some good basis for permitting assisted sui- ation where, initially, people are Bishop Murphy said Catholic Murphy said. “Then we have not news. Her doctor gave her a cide, why would a person only horrifi ed by assisted suicide, but hospitals will not turn illegal im- lived up to the high ideal of our prescription for medication that have personal autonomy when then tolerate it and, fi nally, accept migrants away if they don’t have country. And we have introduced he said would likely slow the diagnosed (or misdiagnosed) as it? Do we want to see a time, in medical insurance, but he believes a sense of injustice into a plan that cancer’s growth and extend her having a terminal condition? the not too distant future, when it will be more cost-effective if should be just for all.” life. It didn’t take long for her people feel guilty for not choosing hopes to be dashed. • If assisted suicide is pro- assisted suicide? She was notifi ed by letter that claimed by force of law to be a Many people in Oregon and the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) good solution to the problem of Chicago woman runs to raise Washington, including those who wouldn’t cover the prescribed human suffering, then isn’t it both voted for a “death with dignity” cancer drug. It also informed her unreasonable and cruel to limit it funds to enter religious life law, didn’t have a clue about its that, although it wouldn’t cover to the dying? CHICAGO (CNS) — When chosen. Most of her loans are held implications. All of us need to help the prescription, it would cover all •Once assisted suicide is Alicia Torres laced up her run- by private lenders so they can’t others know what legalized as- costs for her assisted suicide. changed from a bad thing to be ning shoes and tackled the be consolidated or the interest sisted suicide really means. That Wagner said she told the OHP, prevented into a good thing to 13.1 miles of the Chicago Half rates negotiated. The 24-year-old is the only way we can prevent “Who do you guys think you are? be facilitated, isn’t it easy to see Marathon Sept. 13, her goal was graduated in 2007 from Loyola its spread. You know, to say that you’ll pay how the early “safeguards” will to become a nun. Torres is not a University Chicago with a degree We must work to prevent for my dying, but you won’t pay to come to be seen as obstacles to be runner and had never run a dis- in theology and bioethics and assisted suicide from becoming help me possibly live longer?” surmounted? tance race. But she ran the race as works in the Respect Life Offi ce the American way of death. Not Wagner’s case was not iso- part of an appeal to friends and for the Archdiocese of Chicago. • On what basis could one only our lives but the lives of lated. Other patients received strangers to help pay off more Facing this large debt and feel- deny a good and compassionate our children and grandchildren similar letters. An OHP spokes- than $90,000 in student loans so ing God’s call to her becoming medical “treatment” to those who depend on it. person said the letters were a are suffering from chronic condi- she can enter religious life. When clearer every day, Torres chose to public relations blunder. In the Torres felt God calling her to do something public to seek help. tions? Or to children? Or to those Rita L. Marker is an attorney and future, insurance offi cials will this vocation, she realized there She took the “nun run” vocation who never have been or are no executive director of the Interna- “pick up the phone and have a was one major obstacle in her idea literally and decided to run longer competent? tional Task Force on Euthanasia conversation” to avoid putting path — $94,000 in student loans a half marathon to call attention • If a lethal dose of drugs is and Assisted Suicide the decision in writing. that must be paid off to enter to her situation and to encourage considered a good medical treat- the Franciscan community she’s donations. CALL, Catholic Latino leaders group, hosts D.C. launch

WASHINGTON (CNS) — With Tunon said local chapters are Membership in CALL is by several hundred guests for a re- being developed in Miami, San invitation. Its activities so far have ception at the Vatican Embassy “To be a leader is to have a clear sense of Antonio, Denver, Houston, and included a retreat in June led by Sept. 23, the Catholic Associa- Phoenix, all of which will have Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley tion of Latino Leaders, or CALL, identity,”What I wish for all Latino leaders is events in October. and a formal launch event in 2008, launched its fi rst national out- Garcia-Tunon, the vice presi- both in San Antonio. reach effort at an observance of that you have a sense of identity and of very dent of his family’s engineering Garcia-Tunon said he’s been Hispanic Heritage Month. and construction fi rm and an impressed at the “absolute fel- “To be a leader is to have a clear clearly belonging.” author and speaker on business lowship” and camaraderie that sense of identity,” said Archbish- —Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio to the United States, topics, said the broad goal of characterizes all the group’s op Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio welcoming CALL members and hundreds of others CALL is simply to work with the activities, despite the sometimes to the United States, in welcoming church for the common good in very different perspectives of its CALL members and hundreds of Baltimore, also attended. of Catholic Bishops and Washing- the service of Latino communi- members. Particularly on some others to the embassy. “What I Mario Paredes, chairman of tonians active in politics, public ties. That starts with goals such political topics, he acknowledged wish for all Latino leaders is that CALL’s board of directors, said policy, and cultural groups with as helping Hispanic youth get that the views of Latinos of Cuban you have a sense of identity and the group came to Washington ties to various Latin American good educations to enable them heritage in Miami, for example, of very clearly belonging.” to introduce the organization countries. Many of the guests to succeed in life, he said. are vastly different from those of CALL was founded in 2007 un- to the leadership in the nation’s said they came out of curiosity, Promotion of the sanctity of life Mexican-Americans from West- der the guidance of then Denver capital. to learn about CALL. and the sanctity of marriage and ern states. But the commonality Auxiliary Bishop Jose H. Gomez. Among the guests at the event Manny Garcia-Tunon, sec- supporting the Church in the pro- of faith and Church teaching has Now the head of the Archdiocese were Janet Murguia, president retary of the organization, told motion of vocations to religious gotten the members beyond such of San Antonio, Archbishop Go- and CEO of the National Council Catholic News Service that life also are on the group’s agenda. differences, he said. mez was among about a dozen of La Raza; Luis Lugo, director of the reception was intended to He said they also will be working “Regardless of the issues, we bishops and archbishops at the the Pew Forum on Religion and mark CALL’s national presence. in support of comprehensive im- need to always make sure we use Sept. 23 event. Cardinal William Public Life, several senior staff Though the group numbers fewer migration reform and health care mercy and justice as our barom- H. Keeler, retired archbishop of members of the U.S. Conference than 50 offi cial members, Garcia- legislation. eter,” said Garcia-Tunon. Page 22 North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 Diocesan / National

Williams’ directive to the faithful 40 Days… was echoed by the words of the Rev. Scott Fisher, pastor of Metroplex Chapel FROM PAGE 24 in Euless. ways; and no violence or vandalism of “Our weapon is prayer and our any kind. Furthermore, they will not demeanor must refl ect the character approach anyone entering the facility; of Christ,” he said. “(We) must refl ect they will not interact with sidewalk his nature and his character. He is our counselors who may be present; they model. Imitating Him must be the are encouraged to keep prayerful passion of our lives. Longing to see his silence. Kingdom realized here on earth as it is in heaven must be our greatest desire.” “Tonight we stand together to embrace and wield the most powerful weapon on the planet Christen Glennon (center) of Holy Family Parish in Fort Worth listens intently during the — prayer,” con- fi rst day of the 40 Days for Life Campaign. At the left is Chanacee Ruth-Killgore, diocesan tinued Rev. Fisher. director of the Offi ce of Catholics Respect Life. “The apostle Paul instructed that Leonelli, CFR, made the point in his though we live remarks that there is even more at stake in this physical than saving the unborn. realm, our battle “The pro-life movement is more is spiritual and is than saving lives,” he said. “It is saving not fought with souls. We are here to not only pre- physical weap- cipitate an end to abortion but to help ons but is fought those around us more fully embrace the with spiritual Gospel of Life.” weapons. Tonight As night closed around the faithful we take up the and the hour-long rally drew to a close, weapon of united attendees once more prayed the prayer prayer. Men, that Jesus taught. Then they went forth women, boys and as they had gathered: in peace. girls, Catholics and Protestants The 40 Days For Life 24-hour, 40-day prayer under the banner vigil in Fort Worth takes place this year of Jesus Christ, between Sept. 23 and Nov. 1. To sign up for a Father Louis Leonelli, CFR, speaks to the crowd from the back of a praying for God to time to participate in the sidewalk vigil or to An unidentifi ed member of Knights of pickup during the fi rst day of the 40 Days for Life Campaign. Fr. move in our com- learn other ways to join in the prayer efforts of Columbus Council 14549 from St. Maria Leonelli encouraged people to invite their families, friends and munity.” those involved, visit the local 40 Days for Life Goretti Parish in Arlington, silently prays — speaking to young adults — asked them to invite their dates too. Father Louis Web site at www.40daysforlifeftworth.com. during the rally.

reproductive system. The more — became known. of unintended pregnancies and fewer abortions. Between 1984 Wills… successful they are at disrupt- The progestins in all forms abortions. For the individual and 2004 the abortion rate ing ovulation, the more risks of hormonal contraception, woman, its effectiveness is now dropped more than 60 percent FROM PAGE 11 they pose to a woman’s overall taken daily or long-term, cause estimated to be “quite substan- among girls under 18 and sexual partners. health. changes to the uterine lining, tially” lower than the 80 percent decreased almost 48 percent for A 2002 article by Fitch et al. in In 1960 the contraceptive including “atrophy.” Some re- often claimed, and may be as girls 18-19. In the same period, the journal Sexually Transmitted pill was hailed as an “absolute searchers believe this can inhibit low as 23 percent. abortion rates increased for Diseases discusses three “cohort godsend.” Yet women taking or prevent implantation of the women 30 and older. studies” measuring the associa- the high-dose estrogen pill were week-old embryo, causing his WHAT WORKS? There is now plenty of evi- tion between reported condom almost nine times more likely to or her death. For married couples, Natural dence that many school-based use and the presence of mul- be hospitalized with blood clot- The popular Ortho Evra Family Planning (NFP) works! abstinence programs help teens tiple STDs. None of the studies ting diseases and seven times patch has been linked to 23 Yet, many married couples postpone sexual activity. showed any STD risk reduction, more likely to die than women deaths of healthy young women remain unaware that modern Rather than protecting girls even among those who reported not taking the pill. from fatal blood clots, heart at- scientifi c methods of NFP en- and young women, contracep- “always” using condoms. The World Health Organiza- tacks, and strokes. able them to space the birth of tion risks their physical, emo- In the U.S., United Kingdom, tion has identifi ed estrogen in Yaz birth control pills can their children and, for sound tional, and spiritual well-be- Sweden, sub-Saharan Africa, combined oral contraceptive produce some 40 unpleasant reasons, limit the size of their ing. Our daughters and sisters and elsewhere, the same pattern pills (COCs) as carcinogenic. side effects including hair loss, family, in a way that is lovingly deserve to grow up healthy has emerged: increased access Evidence of increased heart depression, and emotional obedient to Jesus Christ and his and free of preventable dis- to contraceptives has increased attack and breast cancer risk instability. Church, while avoiding the sin eases that can last a lifetime. For rates of STDs, but failed to halted a trial of women taking Progestin-only contraceptives of contraception. their sakes, we must reject the reduce unintended pregnancies hormone replacement therapy — mini-pills, implants, and For single people, abstinence contraceptive-based approach to and abortions. (HRT) halfway through. But injections (DepoProvera) — can works! The steady decline in reducing unintended pregnan- note that the dose of estrogen in cause depression, weight gain, rates of unintended pregnan- cies and abortions and support HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES HRT is 4-8 times lower than in menstrual changes, headaches, cies and abortions in the United sound abstinence education. It is important to under- many COCs. and hot fl ashes, and loss of bone States has been driven primar- Susan Wills, stand that hormonal drugs and Norplant (rods implanted density. ily by more teens remaining is Assistant devices are not “medications” under the skin), was once called Plan B, the progestin-only abstinent: 16 percent fewer teens Director for given to cure a disease, where “as perfect a method as you can emergency contraceptive, was had ever had sexual intercourse Education & the benefi t of restoring health have,” but fell from grace when once predicted to reduce unin- in 2001, compared to 1991, and Outreach in makes some level of risk accept- complications in removing the tended pregnancies and abor- the percentage who were “sexu- the USCCB able. Hormonal contraceptives rods and Norplant’s side effects tions by half. But in 23 large and ally active” decreased almost 11 Secretariat of are powerful steroids intended — excessive bleeding, depres- population-level studies, Plan percent in that period. Pro-Life Activi- to disrupt a normal, functioning sion, weight gain, and strokes B has shown no effect on rates Greater abstinence means ties North Texas Catholic, October 2, 2009 Page 23 Calendar

RESPECT LIFE HOLY HOUR NOLAN HOMECOMING OLV FALL FESTIVAL ST. ANDREW FESTIVAL The Holy Hour sponsored by the Respect Life To Report Misconduct All Nolan Catholic High School alumni are Our Lady of Victory School, located at 3320 The St. Andrew School annual fall festival will Office of the Diocese of Fort Worth will change Hemphill Ave., Fort Worth, will kick off its be held Sunday, Oct. 11, on the St. Andrew’s If you or someone you know is a victim invited to join their former classmates for in October from the first Monday of every 100th year celebration at its annual fall fes- School grounds, 3305 Dryden Rd. at Stadium of sexual misconduct by anyone who this year’s Homecoming celebration Friday, month to the third Monday of every month. It tival to be held Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 Drive in the TCU area, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. serves the church, you may Oct. 16, on the school grounds at 4501 will still be held from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at a.m. to 5 p.m. All are invited for a day full Activities will include a cakewalk, three-on- • Call Judy Locke, victim Bridge Street in East Fort Worth. Nolan is St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton St., of entertainment, games, food, and prizes three basketball, carnival games, confetti assistance coordinator, extending a special welcome to this year’s Fort Worth. The hour will begin with a rosary for all ages. For more information, visit the eggs, seven big inflatables and more, plus (817) 560-2452 ext. 201 reunion classes of 1974, 1984, 1989, 1994, and be followed by eucharistic adoration. All school Web site at www.olvfw.com or call enjoy a Los Vaqueros Mexican Dinner in the or e-mail her at [email protected] 1999, and 2004. Former Nolan students are are invited to come and pray for an end to (817) 924-5123. gym. For more information, call Terri Guhl at • Or call the Sexual Abuse Hotline encouraged to bring their family members for abortion and all offenses to the sanctity and (817) 346-4740 or visit the St. Andrew School (817) 560-2452 ext. 900 a free pre-game alumni barbecue dinner to dignity of human life. For more information, NOLAN GOLF TOURNAMENT Web site at www.standrewsch.org. • Or call The Catholic Center at be served at 5:30 p.m. From 6 p.m. to 7:30 contact Chanacee Ruth-Killgore, director of Nolan Catholic High School will host its an- (817) 560-2452 ext. 102 and ask p.m., current students will be giving tours of NBVM, PENELOPE Respect Life for the Diocese of Fort Worth, the school. At 7:30 p.m., the football game nual Columbus Day Golf Tournament Monday, for the chancellor/moderator of the The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish at (817) 560-3300 ext. 257. will begin, with the Nolan Catholic Vikings Oct. 12. This year’s fundraising event will curia, Father James Hart in Penelope will celebrate the centennial of taking on Gainesville State. At halftime, be held at Woodhaven Country Club at 913 their parish, Sunday, Oct. 11. The celebration UNBORN BABY MEMORIAL there will be a special ceremony inducting Country Club Lane in Fort Worth. Sponsorship To Report Abuse will begin at 10 a.m. with a Mass of Thanksgiv- Mass for Children Who Died Before Baptism members of the NCHS into the 2009 Hall of levels vary and include: title sponsor; team Call the Texas Department of Family ing by Bishop Kevin Vann and Father George will be celebrated by Bishop Kevin Vann Sat- Fame. For more information or to RSVP for sponsor; cart sponsor; and hole sponsor. Protective Services (Child Protective Pullambrayil. A reception will follow in the urday, Oct. 10, at St. Mary of the Assumption dinner by Oct. 13, call (817) 395-0249 or Also available are individual player rates. The Services) at (800) 252-5400 parish hall. All are invited to participate in Church, 509 W. Magnolia, Fort Worth. The e-mail [email protected]. day’s activities will begin with a shotgun start Mass, sponsored by Mother and Unborn Baby at 8 a.m., and include Closest to the Pin on the celebration. Care of North Texas and Catholics United for all par three holes; Men’s/Women’s Longest WHITE MASS MEN’S / WOMEN’S DISCERNMENT ST. ANN GOLF TOURNAMENT Life of North Texas, will begin at noon and a The Medical Association of Catholic Students The vocations office will sponsor a Men’s Drives; Straightest Drive; and Putting Con- St. Ann Men’s Club will sponsor its second reception with a light lunch will be held in from the University of North Texas Health Monthly Discernment the second Monday test. Participants can register online at www. annual golf tournament at Hidden Creek Golf the parish hall following the Mass. Individual Science Center will host the annual White of each month for single men ages 16 to nolancatholic.golfreg.com. For more infor- Course in Burleson. The Four-Man Scramble flowers will be provided for parents to place Mass Wednesday, Oct. 21. The White Mass, 50 and a Women’s Monthly Discernment mation on sponsorship and registration, visit will be held Saturday, Oct. 24. Golfers will at the Virgin Mary’s altar during the Prayers traditionally held for all physicians, nurses, the third Monday of each month for single www.nolancatholichs.org/support/viking- be treated to hamburgers at 11:15 a.m. and of the Faithful in memory of their children, health care workers, and for pastoral care women ages 16 to 50. The groups will meet club or call Nate Gumm at (817) 676-7743 or tee off at 1 p.m. Forms are available at www. should they wish to do so. Reservations are ministers and students, will be celebrated at at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton Jeanette Bradley at (817) 343-1515. stanninburleson.com or contact Mike Hall at requested, but not required. For more infor- 6 p.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 Throck- St., Fort Worth, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., to ST. THOMAS FESTIVAL (817) 426-5858. Several different sponsor- mation and reservations, call (817) 738-1086, morton St., Fort Worth. Bishop Kevin Vann pray together, share their vocational call, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 925 N. Charcut, ship levels are available. Individual fee to mail to 3704 Myrtle Springs Road, Fort Worth, will be the main celebrant. “Traditionally, listen to God, break open the Word, and to 76116, or e-mail [email protected]. Pilot Point, will host its annual fall festival play is $60. health care workers wore white attire. In the share a meal together. For more information, Sunday, Oct. 11. Dinner will be served begin- PARISH MISSION church, white symbolizes hope and comfort to contact Father Kyle Walterscheid, director ning at 11 a.m. and consist of sliced brisket, HARVEST FEST COSTUME BALL the ill and hospitalized,” note event organiz- of Vocations at (817) 560-3300 ext.110 or St. Paul the Apostle Church, 5508 Black German sausage, new potatoes, green beans, St. Ann Parish, 100 SW Alsbury Blvd., ers. Participants in the liturgy are invited to [email protected]. Oak Lane, Fort Worth, invites all to their sauerkraut, dessert, bread, condiments, and Burleson, will host a Harvest Festival Cos- wear their white coats. For more information, upcoming parish mission. “Jesus says: drink. The cost of the meal is $7 for adults tume Ball Saturday, Oct 31. Festivities will contact Miriam Garcia at [email protected]. DISCERNMENT AT OLV ‘Come to Me! There’s Always More!’” will and $5 for children 10 and under. Events for begin immediately following the 5 p.m. Mass. edu or (409) 549-1624. Single women, ages 18 to 45 are invited to be presented by Sister Joan Rodrigues, the day will include a midway for the children, There will be refreshments and entertainment come for an evening of prayer, supper, and DLJS, Sister Gabriel Mary, and Sister Regina pony rides, adult and children competition for all ages including candy for the kids and BLESSED KARL FEAST DAY sharing, hosted by the Sisters of St. Mary Marie, members of the religious community games, crafts, sweet shop, silent and live a costume contest. This event will be held St. Mary the Virgin Parish, 1408 N. Davis of Namur, the first Friday of each month Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, located auctions. For more information, contact the outside if weather permits, or in the parish Dr., Arlington, will celebrate the feast day of from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of in Prayer Town near Amarillo. The sisters parish office at (940) 686-2088. hall. All proceeds will benefit the St. Ann Blessed Karl, Emperor of Austria, with singing Victory Center, 909 W. Shaw St., Fort Worth. will be at St. Paul Parish the weekend of building fund. For additional information, call of Solemn Vespers and Benediction, at 7:30 For more information, contact Sister Yolanda BURKBURNETT FESTIVAL Oct. 10-11. The presentation will begin on p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21. A reception will the parish office at (817) 295-5621. Cruz, SSMN, at (817) 923-3091 or sycruz@ The 44th annual St. Jude Thaddeus Parish Sunday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. and will end at be held following the service. All are invited sbcglobal.net fall festival will be held Sunday, Oct. 25, from 9 p.m. On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, to participate. For more information, contact GERMAN - CZECH MEAL 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the parish hall, 600 Oct. 12, 13, and 15, there will be Exposition the parish office at (817) 460-2278. Holy Family Church, 2200 Roberts St., Ver- SHSP ‘COME AND SEE’ Davy Dr., Burkburnett. The community-wide of the Blessed Sacrament at 6 p.m. and Mass non, will host a German-Czech Family Meal The Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Im- annual event is the parish’s main fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. with the retreat to continue from CURSILLO Sunday Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. maculate will host a “Come and See” weekend for the year. The festival will offer an all-you- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. “Youth Nite” (junior and A Cursillo is a short course in Christianity, The dinner will include German sausage, Oct. 9-11 at their motherhouse, 300 Yucca can-eat turkey and German sausage meal with senior high students) will be held Wednesday, consisting of a series of talks and medita- sauerkraut, German potatoes, chicken noodle St., San Antonio. Women, ages 18-45 will all the trimmings. The cost of the dinner is Oct. 14, and begin with a meal in the parish tions examining one’s life in relation to Jesus soup, green beans, bread, tea, and dessert. have the opportunity to experience life in a $10 for adults and $5 for children ages five- hall at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 8:30 p.m. Christ. The men’s Cursillo will be held Oct. The cost of the meal is $10 for adults and $5 convent setting. During the weekend guests 12. Children under the age of five eat free. For more information, call the parish office 8-11 and the women’s Cursillo will be held for children ages 6-10. Take-out and drive- will participate in community prayer, small Dinners may also be purchased conveniently at (817) 738-9925. Oct. 22-25. Both weekends will be presented through will be available by calling (940) group sharing, discernment themes, personal at a drive-through in front of the parish hall in English at the Fort Worth Cursillo Center, 553-1921. Tickets are available in advance at MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER reflection, Emmaus Walk, recreation, and from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In addition to 2221 N.W. 26th Street in Fort Worth. For the parish office from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday A Marriage Encounter weekend will be held other activities with the sisters. Registration the dinner, the event will feature home-baked more information, contact Florence Mar- through Friday. For more information, call the Oct. 9-11 at the Catholic Renewal Center, for the “Come and See” weekend is available goods for sale and a silent auction. For more cucci at (972) 291-6817 or mamarcucci@ parish office at (940) 552-2895. 4503 Bridge St. in East Fort Worth. Marriage sbcglobal.net. online at www.shsp.org, under “What’s New?” information, call (940) 224-1937. Encounter, a marriage enrichment program, or by contacting Sister Gabriel Hession, is centered on three principles: building NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING SHSp at (210) 533-5149 or sghession@ HILLSBORO FESTIVAL HOLY ROSARY BAZAAR communication between husband and wife, The Couple to Couple League offers classes in hotmail.com. Our Lady of Mercy Church, 107 Crestridge Dr., The Altar Society of Holy Rosary Church, nurturing the commitment of marriage vows, the sympto-thermal method of natural family Hillsboro, invites all to their fall festival to be Cisco, will host its 13th annual Magi’s and strengthening the couple’s faith. Reser- planning for married and engaged couples. DISCERNMENT WEEKEND held Sunday, Oct. 18. A turkey and sausage Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 vations are required. To make a reservation, Since the course consists of three classes The Sisters of Incarnate Word and Blessed dinner with all the trimmings will be served p.m. in the parish hall at 1106 Avenue F in e-mail [email protected]. More at monthly intervals, engaged couples are Sacrament will host a Discernment Weekend beginning at 11 a.m. The cost for the dinner Cisco. The bazaar will feature a variety of information is also available online at www. encouraged to attend a course beginning for single Catholic women up to 50 years of is $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 and handmade holiday gifts and decorations in ntexasme.org. at least four months before their wedding. age. The Discernment Weekend will take place under. All take-out plates are $7. The festival a transformed parish hall decorated for the To register for a course starting Nov. 8 at 2 Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Incarnate Word Convent will also feature games, entertainment, and Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Other GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY MASS p.m. at St. John the Apostle Church, 7341 in Victoria. Anyone interested in learning an auction. For more information, call the delicious draws include homemade pastries, The Family Life Office will host the fourth Glenview Dr., North Richland Hills, contact more about religious life or in discovering parish office at (254) 582-5640. pumpkin rolls, pecan pies, breads, candies, annual Golden Anniversary Celebration Andrew and Samantha Mudd at (817) 284- if God is calling her to consecrated life is jams, and jellies with breakfast burritos, and Sunday, Oct. 11, for all couples who have 5117. Visit www.ccldfw.org for more class invited to contact the sisters at (361) 575- OMM FALL FESTIVAL a chili lunch. For more information, contact been married 50 years or more by the end Our Mother of Mercy Church and School dates and information. 7111, [email protected] or visit www. Paulette Foster at (254) 725-6204. of 2009. The celebration will take place at will hold their annual fall festival Saturday, iwbsvictoria.org for more information. Holy Family Church, 6150 Pershing Ave., Fort RETROUVAILLE ANNIVERSARY Oct. 17. Taking place on the grounds of the Worth. Bishop Kevin Vann will preside at a Retrouvaille, a ministry to help troubled mar- school, the festival will be filled with fun special Mass that will begin at 3 p.m. and riages, will celebrate its 25th anniversary in TASTE AND SEE FESTIVAL activities, food, games, and music for all. Classifi ed will include an opportunity for participants the Diocese of Fort Worth. Anyone who has Good Shepherd Parish, 1000 Tinker Rd., Col- New this year to the festival is a karaoke to renew their marriage vows and receive experienced this ministry is invited to attend leyville, will host its third annual Taste and contest, a biblical-related costume contest, Section an anniversary blessing. A reception with a Mass to be celebrated Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 See Artistic Creations Weekend Saturday, Oct and an outdoor Gospelfest. The entire event cake and punch will be held in the Family p.m. at Holy Family Church, 6150 Pershing 10, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 11, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Life Center following the Mass. All couples Ave., Fort Worth. A reception, hosted by Holy from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over 35 artists from all are invited. For more information, call the RECEPTIONIST married before 1959 and wishing to be part Family, will follow in the parish hall. For North Texas will exhibit their gifts including rectory at (817) 335-1695. St. John the Apostle School is of this special celebration, are asked to call more information, contact the parish office woodworkers, painters, pottery, photog- in need of a bilingual, part-time the parish office and leave their names, ad- at (817) 737-6768. raphy, and more. Taste wine and cheese, OMM 80TH ANNIVERSARY receptionist. Great personality is dress and date of marriage with the parish chili, Brats, and cookies while listening to Our Mother of Mercy Parish, the diocese’s a must. Knowledge of Word and secretary. ST. AUGUSTINE GROUP live entertainment. For more information, only African-American parish, will celebrate Excel is preferable. Hours are The St. Augustine Men’s Purity Group, a contact the parish office at (817) 421-1387. its 80th anniversary during the month of from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday FR. IVOR KOCH CHARITY support group for men who struggle with October. Each weekend will bring different through Friday. If interested, contact The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus As- sources of sexual impurity such as those PANAMA CANAL CRUISE spiritual, community-serving, and family- Debbie Proske at (817) 284-2228 or sembly #1108 will host the 13th annual Father found on the Internet, meets regularly Deacon Patrick Burke, pastoral administra- bonding experiences for all to enjoy. The e-mail [email protected]. Ivor Koch Charity Fundraiser Saturday, Oct. in Room 213 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton tor at Christ the King Parish, Iowa Park, final celebration will be the 80th Anniversary 17, at Sacred Heart Parish, 1504 Tenth St., School, located at 2016 Willis Lane, Keller; will be hosting a 14-day cruise visiting the Mass, Sunday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. Special SERVICES AVAILABLE Wichita Falls. A free spaghetti dinner will be at 1301 Paxton Ave. (Padre Pio House) in Panama Canal and many exotic ports aboard guests include Bishop Kevin Vann and Ralph Topsoil, sand, gravel, washed ma- served beginning at 6 p.m. Activities will in- Arlington; and at Immaculate Conception the NCL Pearl April 10-24. The cruise cost McCloud, who will return from Washington terials, driveways, concrete, back- clude a live auction. Proceeds from this event Parish in Denton at 2255 Bonnie Brae St. begins at $1,969 plus taxes from DFW. For DC to be the featured speaker at the choco- hoe, and tractor services. Custom support the Knights of Columbus charitable For additional information, visit the Web more information and a brochure, contact late and champagne reception immediately mowing lots and acres. Call (817) activities. For more information, contact the site at www.sampg.com, or e-mail to Mark Deacon Burke at (940) 691-7893 or e-mail following. For more information, call (817) 732-4083. parish office at (940) 723-5288. at [email protected]. [email protected]. 726-2507. North Texas Catholic October 2, 2009 Page 24 Good Newsmaker Second annual 40 Days for Life campaign encourages participants to Persevere in Prayer By Michele Baker with babies in arms, and teen- Correspondent agers brimming with youthful Photos by Juan Guajardo zeal. “Our school prays in front he Fort of an abortion clinic every fi rst Saturday,” said VyVy Nguyen Worth of St. Ignatius College Prepara- kickoff tory School in Fort Worth. “We heard about the 40 Days For rally for 40 Life event and thought it was T cool. There are 10 of us here Days For Life, an in- today. There would be more but everyone has the fl u.” ternational, ecumeni- By 7 p.m., the narrow street cal prayer campaign of Daggett Avenue was swollen with people — nearly 400 by to end abortion, took organizers’ estimates — careful to stay off the grass and away place Wednesday, from driveways, respectful of the space they occupied. A Sept. 23 outside the portable generator motor pow- Henderson Street ering a public address system grumbled in the background Planned Parenthood as people gathered and greeted one another. facility near down- Finally, silence. The back of a pickup truck balancing a town. This 24-hour black music stand became a VyVy Nguyen (far right) and John Nelson (center) from St. Ignatius College Preparatory School in Fort Worth prayer vigil will take podium. Bishop Kevin Vann stand on the sidewalk during the fi rst day of the campaign. Nguyen said students from her school regularly ascended the truck bed and pray in front of an abortion facility. place from Sept. 23 gave the opening invocation. He prayed for strength, cour- reviewed the guidelines for the Williams in an interview. “We And so Williams reminded through Nov. 1. age, and perseverance. He next 40 days. Every participant encourage our volunteers to those gathered for the kickoff closed with the prayer that is required to sign a State- pray and fast. The only way to rally that participants must The gathering was unas- unites all Christians: “The ment of Peace, a pledge to be end abortion is for us to pray. follow local assembly laws to suming at fi rst. It began with Lord’s Prayer.” a prayerful witness to Christ’s We are a witness to faith, hope, the letter: no trespassing on a trickle of participants under Next, local campaign or- love. and love. This is a peaceful Planned Parenthood property; barely twi-lit skies: clergy, laity, ganizer Jeff Williams took to “40 Days for Life is a fo- sidewalk prayer vigil, not a no blocking drives or entry- seniors, singles, young families the makeshift platform and cused prayer effort,” explained protest.” SEE 40 DAYS, P. 22

Participants listen to a speaker during the rally to kick off 40 Days for Life. Catherine Saldena holds her son, 4-year-old 40 Days for Life began its 2009 fall campaign by inviting speakers, including Jeff Williams, local director of Fort Worth’s 40 Days Adan, while listening to a speaker talk about Bishop Kevin Vann, and holding a peaceful prayer vigil outside Planned for Life Campaign, spoke on rules for peaceful vigil the negative consequences of abortion. Parenthood near downtown Fort Worth. About 400 people attended. and encouraged the crowd to fi ght for this cause.

MAILING LABEL: Please enclose label with address change or inquiries concerning mail delivery of your paper. Thank you. Inside... This issue of the NTC Catholic Charities Fort Worth is October is Respect Life month. Car- Camp Fort Worth has come and seeking homes for unaccompa- dinal Rigali outlines the challenges gone again, but the lessons learned nied refugee minors: victims of to building a culture of life, and Rita by the young Church will go on, as war and terror here without any Marker tells us that “choice” may they seek to be the hands and feet adults to care for them. And have a new and ugly face to of Jesus to the world of the need is great. 5 show the elderly and disabled. 9 need around them. 12