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The need for solitude Benedict XVI Mary directs us to Jesus visits monastery Page 2 in the mysteries of the rosary

Are priests happy? Rhoades visits Survey says yes! St. Anthony de padua School Page 3 By KARen CLIFFORD

SOUTH BEND — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades gave students of St. Anthony de Padua School a history Walk for a cause lesson on a great naval battle during his homily at Mass while visiting the school on Oct. 7. During Bishop Luers students the Battle of Lepanto, the bishop noted, the greatest raise funds for school arsenal of Christian nations in Europe against the Ottoman Empire came from praying the rosary. Page 5 Bishop Rhoades explained that during the 16th cen- tury, the Ottoman Empire controlled the Mediterranean Sea and wanted to destroy European countries because of their strong Christian faith. called on Christian nations to build ships so they could defend Blessed Pope John Europe and the Church. Pope Pius V knew the Ottoman navy outnumbered Paul II the European navy so he called on every Christian Bishop D’Arcy shares memories to pray the rosary and ask for the intercession of the Blessed Mother. On Oct. 7, 1571, the Battle of Lepanto, Page 12 which lasted five hours, resulted in victory for the Christian navy. The pope, in thanksgiving for this vic- tory, declared a feast day that today is called Our Lady of the Rosary. In addition to the rosary’s beautiful prayers, Bishop Prayers lifting KAreN CLIffOrD to the heavens AnthO ny, pA ge 8 Sixth-grade students from St. Anthony School pray the rosary. Bishop Dwenger’s rosary Page 16 ST. FeLIx ceLeBrATeS ‘Faithful Citizenship’ reissued renOvATIOn, OPen hOuSe with new introduction

By nA n C y FRAz I e R O ’ BRIen view of the demands of faith in politics” but “remains a faithful and challenging call to discipleship in the world of politics.” WASHINGTON (CNS) — A new introduc- “It does not offer a voters guide, scorecard tion to the U.S. ’ document on political of issues or direction on how to vote,” the responsibility reminds Catholics that some introduction adds. “It applies Catholic moral issues “involve the clear obligation to oppose principles to a range of important issues and intrinsic evils which can never be justified,” warns against misguided appeals to ‘con- while others “require action to pursue justice science’ to ignore fundamental moral claims, and promote the common good.” to reduce Catholic moral concerns to one The brief Introductory Note to the 2011 or two matters, or to justify choices simply reissue of “Forming Consciences for Faithful to advance partisan, ideological or personal Citizenship” was signed by the president of interests.” JOe rOmIe the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and The introduction lists six “current and fun- An open house was held for the public at the chairmen of nine USCCB committees. It damental problems, some involving opposi- the newly renovated St. Felix Monastery in was approved by the bishops’ Administrative tion to intrinsic evils and others raising serious Committee at its mid-September meeting and moral questions:” Huntington on Sunday, Oct. 9. Many years made public Oct. 4. • Abortion “and other threats to the lives The introduction says that “Faithful and dignity of others who are vulnerable, sick ago, Father Solanus Casey Citizenship,” one in a series of documents or unwanted.” and Father Benedict Groeschel lived as that have been issued before every presidential • Conscience threats to Catholic ministries election for nearly 35 years, “has at times been Capuchin Franciscans at this location. misused to present an incomplete or distorted CItIzen, pA ge 16 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC OctOber 16, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Pope: Silence, solitude needed Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 in ‘agitated, sometimes frantic’ world

PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades By carol glatz

EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Endless news, noise and crowds have made people afraid of silence and solitude, which are essential for Editorial Department finding God’s love and love for others, Pope PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan Benedict XVI said. FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, Progress in communications and transpor- Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, tation has made life more comfortable, as well Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, as more “agitated, sometimes frantic,” he said, especially in cities, where there is a constant Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May din, even all night. Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, Young people seem to want to fill every CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner moment with music and video, and there is a growing risk that people are more immersed Business Department in a virtual world rather than in reality because BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice of the constant stream of “audiovisual mes- AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber sages that accompany their lives from morning to night,” he said during a visit to an Italian BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol [email protected] monastery Oct. 9. “Some people are no longer able to bear silence and solitude for very long,” he said dur- Advertising Sales ing a vespers service at a Carthusian monastery CNS photo/Max RoSSi, ReuteRS Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) in Serra San Bruno in Calabria. cloistered monks listen as Pope Benedict XVI leads a prayer at thec arthusian monastery in Serra San (260) 456-2824 Monasteries remind people of the need for Bruno, Italy, oct. 9. the pope spent one day in the region of southwestern Italy still struggling with Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) silent reflection, which lets people delve into organized crime, corruption and high unemployment. (574) 234-0687 the apparent emptiness of solitude and experi- Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org ence real fullness, that is, God’s presence and true reality, he said. some, where often ferocious criminality tears polluted by a mentality that is un-Christian Published weekly except the fourth By spending time alone in quiet prayer, the social fabric, (a) land in which there is a and inhumane because it is dominated by eco- Sunday in June, second and fourth people find life’s essentials and unity with oth- constant feeling of being in a state of emer- nomic interests, concerned only with earthly weeks in July and August, the first ers, he said. gency,” he said in his homily. things and lacking a spiritual dimension,” the week of September and last week The pope spent one day in the Diocese of “Don’t ever give in to the temptation of pope said. in December by the Diocese of Fort Lamezia Terme in southwest Italy — a region pessimism and turning inward,” he said, urg- Not only is there no room for God, but Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun still struggling with organized crime, corrup- ing those gathered to use their faith in God to other people and the common good no longer St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. tion and high unemployment. foster collaboration, help others and promote have a place in society, he said. Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, During an outdoor Mass, the pope called the common good. “Rather, the monastery is a model of a soci- IN, and additional mailing office. the region a “seismic territory, not just from Monasteries are indispensable for society ety that puts God and fraternal relations at the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: a geological point of view” but also because because they remind people of the need to put center,” something “we really need in our day, Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort of the upheaval caused by negative social and God and the common good before self-inter- too,” he said. Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: kvoi- behavioral patterns. est, he said after the Mass. [email protected]. “It’s a land where unemployment is worri- Today’s societies are not healthy; the air “is

MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. Promoting Catholic identity key to school survival BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka, IN 46544 By carol zI mmermann Catholic identity aspect of Catholic schools is University in Queens, N.Y., said they saw the “not a mere add on” but something that is funda- link between the work of Catholic higher edu- News deadline is the Monday morning mental to their very existence and sets them apart cation and Catholic elementary and secondary before publication date. Advertising WASHINGTON (CNS) — Promoting Catholic from other schools. schools. deadline is nine days before publica- identity in Catholic high schools and elementary If Catholic schools aren’t inspiring, engag- There is a “kinship between our enter- tion date. schools is not just a good thing to do but a neces- ing and changing lives, he said, they are “simply prises,” said John Garvey, president of Catholic sary action for survival, according to speakers at schools, that’s all.” Instead, they need to be places University, who noted that all Catholics schools LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- conference in Washington for Catholic school of learning that are “willing to educate and trans- not only share the same mission but face the comes original, signed letters about leaders. mit faith in ways that are unambiguous.” same challenges including the decline in the num- issues affecting church life. Although The speakers noted candidly that the partici- Bishop O’Connell noted that this kind of ber of religious and the rising influence of secular we cannot publish every letter we pants in the Oct. 2-4 conference at The Catholic dedication isn’t just for religion classes either, but trends. receive, we strive to provide a balanced University of America knew full well the chal- something that needs to take place throughout the Vincentian Father Donald Harrington, presi- representation of expressed opinions curriculum, on the playground, and in faculty and dent of St. John’s University, noted that “for too and a variety of reflections on life in lenges currently facing Catholic schools such as parent meetings. He said teachers and administra- long there has been a great divide between the church. We will choose letters for dwindling enrollments, rising expenses, and clo- publication based on reader interest, sures or threats to close. tors set this tone and thus advised school adminis- Catholic higher education and elementary and timeliness and fairness. Readers may But speakers at the “Catholic Identity of trators to hire teachers who believe in the school’s secondary schools.” He said “great things will agree or disagree with the letter writers’ Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools” mission and to follow up with faith formation happen” when these groups cooperate especially opinions. Letters must not exceed 250 conference also noted that these diocesan super- training programs and support to these teachers since they “share the sacred trust of educating words. All letters must be signed and intendents, college professors, high school prin- during the year. young people.” include a phone number and address cipals and education researchers also are fully He also said bishops should be visiting the To this end, Catholic colleges are conducting for verification. We reserve the right to aware that Catholic schools have something schools in their dioceses to make sure the “faith- studies on Catholic education, providing student edit letters for legal and other concerns. unique to offer students that extends far beyond oriented needs are met” and should make the mentors at Catholic schools and offering teacher quality academics or even a faith-based educa- decision to close a school only as a last resort. training and leadership programs for Catholic Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, tion. During a question-and-answer session, the school teachers. He said St. John’s also gives P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN Bishop M. O’Connell of Trenton, N.J., bishop was asked what schools could do when tuition discounts for applicants who are Catholic 46856-1169; or e-mail: and former president of Catholic University, the Catholic identity that they highlight doesn’t high school graduates. [email protected] stressed that the mission of Catholic schools is to seem to be something parents necessarily want. Father Harrington noted that Catholic col- “proclaim the good news” and provide a “place to The bishop responded by saying priests and lege leaders have thought long and hard about ISSN 0891-1533 other Catholic leaders need to “be shameless Catholic identity through their work in imple- USPS 403630 encounter God.” This has not changed, he said, “since Jesus about promoting Catholic education.” menting “Ex Corde Ecclesiae,” an apostolic con- told his disciples to go and teach all nations.” College leaders who spoke at the conference stitution issued by Pope John Paul II that identi- The bishop stressed that the mission or sponsored by Catholic University and St. John’s fies the mission of Catholic higher education. OctOber 16, 2011 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3

Evidence ‘incontrovertible’ that Public Schedule of biShoP Kevin c. priests are happy, research finds RhoadeS

By nancy frazI er o’B r I en • Sunday, Oct. 16, 10:30 a.m — Televised Mass, University of Francis, Fort Wayne WASHINGTON (CNS) — Msgr. • Sunday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. — Wedding Anniversary Mass, Stephen Rossetti is out to correct Cathedral of the , Fort Wayne the myth that the typical Catholic • Monday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. — Meeting of Bishop’s Cabinet, priest is “a lonely, dispirited fig- Archbishop Noll Center ure living an unhealthy life that • Monday, Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m. — Meeting of Board of Catholic breeds sexual deviation,” as a Cemeteries, Fort Wayne writer for the Harford Courant • Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1:30 p.m. — Mass at Lutheran Life once put it. And he’s got the data Villages, Fort Wayne to prove it. • Thursday, Oct. 20, 12 p.m. — Meeting of Advisory Board of The research is “consistent, Today’s Catholic, Archbishop Noll Center replicated many times and now • Friday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. — Pastoral Visit to Ave Maria Press, incontrovertible” that priests as a Notre Dame group are happy, Msgr. Rossetti told a daylong symposium on the priesthood Oct. 5 at The Catholic University of America in Truth about happy Washington. The symposium was built CNS photo/GReGoR y a. SheM itz, LoNG iSLaNd CathoLiC around “Why Priests Are Happy: father James Stachacz smiles as he exchanges the sign of peace with fel- priests will aid vocations A Study of the Psychological and low clergy at St. Ignatius loyola church in Hicksville, n.y., oct. 2. Spiritual Health of Priests,” a new book by Msgr. Rossetti. A priest this is the cover promotion, priest says of the Diocese of Syracuse, N.Y., of “Why Priests he is a clinical associate professor are Happy: a agement was a primary factor of pastoral studies at the universi- By nancy frazI er o’B r I en Study of the in their decision to become ty and former president and CEO a priest, only 30 percent of of St. Luke Institute in Silver Psychological priests say they have given such Spring, Md., a treatment facility and Spiritual WASHINGTON (CNS) — The encouragement. for Catholic clergy and religious. Health of best advertisement for vocations Msgr. Panke also discussed The book’s conclusions are Priests” by to the priesthood, it is often the state of screening and for- based on a survey of 2,482 priests msgr. Stephen said, is a happy priest. mation of seminarians, saying from 23 U.S. dioceses in 2009, That’s why Msgr. Robert rossetti. the that the U.S. supplemented by a 2004 survey Panke, newly-elected president book’s conclu- is “doing a much better in a of 1,242 priests from 16 dioceses of the National Conference of sions are based rapidly changing culture.” and other studies. Diocesan Vocation Directors, on a survey of When Jesus, walking by the The research found, among hopes research showing that 2,482 priests Sea of Galilee, recruited Peter, other things, that priests are “no priests are happy in their lives Andrew, James and John to more and no less depressed than from 23 U.S. gets wide play. become “fishers of men,” as anyone else in the world,” “a little dioceses in “Vocations directors already recounted in the fourth chapter bit better than the laity” in studies 2009, supple- know that, but it was great of Matthew’s Gospel, there was that measure human intimacy and mented by a to get some ammunition,” “no interview, no battery of “quite a bit lower than the general 2004 survey of Msgr. Panke said at an Oct. 5 testing, no psychological inter- population” in the degree that symposium highlighting the 1,242 priests view,” Msgr. Panke said. they are experiencing emotional conclusions in Msgr. Stephen from 16 dio- “Jesus can do that; we need burnout, the priest said. Rossetti’s new book, “Why ceses and other to do a little more work,” he More than 90 percent of priests Priests Are Happy: A Study of studies. added. said they receive the emotional the Psychological and Spiritual But he said vocations direc- support they need, 83 percent Health of Priests.” tors and bishops also need to said they are able to share prob- “Now we have to get the know when to turn down a can- lems and feelings and only 22 news out,” he added. “Too didate for the priesthood who is percent said they are lonely. The many people think the priest- not ready. vast majority of priests cited lay hood is a sad, lonely life.” “There is a lot of brokenness friends as one of their major sup- Director of the Office out there, and we have seen the ports. of Priest Formation and world of harm that a lack of “That’s what priests do — Vocations in the Archdiocese screening can do,” he said. make relationships,” Msgr. of Washington for the past nine Msgr. Panke emphasized Rossetti said. years, Msgr. Panke was named Msgr. Rossetti’s conclusions He expressed concern, how- private prayer for up to an hour The priest said he is not sure last year as rector of the archdi- about the importance of per- ever, that 42 percent of priests in each day are “less emotionally why there is such resistance in the ocese’s new Blessed John Paul sonal prayer in the life of every the 2004 survey — “and probably exhausted, less depressed, less media to the idea that priests are College Seminary, which is to priest. more than 50 percent today” — likely to be obese and less likely happy, despite the evidence. be formally dedicated Oct. 22. “Prayer is key to happy said they “feel overwhelmed by to be lonely,” he said. He said many in the media He was the closing speaker and healthy priests,” he said. the amount of work they have to He said younger priests are believe that “religion stifles at the daylong symposium, held A priest who prays at least 30 do.” more likely to participate in “tra- humanity and personal freedom” on the campus of The Catholic minutes a day “is less likely “We need to do something ditional prayer practices” such as and subscribe to what he called University of America in to be emotionally exhausted about that,” he said. “We need to Eucharistic Adoration and recita- “eat your peas theology.” Washington. because Christ is feeding him,” get together with the bishops and tion of the rosary, but not out of a In the same way that children Msgr. Panke said one of the he added. say, ‘Let’s talk about this.’” desire to return to a pre-Vatican II are told to “eat your peas” in biggest obstacles to his voca- The Washington priest said Msgr. Rossetti said the prima- Church. They also are much more order to get dessert, some believe tion work is the opposition of he was personally buoyed by ry source of happiness for priests likely than those in the middle that “God rewards us for doing parents. Msgr. Rossetti’s finding that is “a powerful spiritual life” and years of their priesthood to affirm this miserable thing,” as they see “They believe the lie that retired priests are the happiest “a connection to God and his the value of celibacy. religion, he said. That viewpoint priests are not happy, and of all. people.” “Mandatory celibacy may be doesn’t jibe with the idea of they want their children to be “That gives me great hope “When you get closer to the waning as a hot-button issue for happy priests, he added. happy,” he said. that it just gets better and better Lord you build friendships,” he priests,” Msgr. Rossetti said, cit- The symposium was sponsored Bishops “would be wise to and better,” he said. said. “If you don’t love the God ing its support among 81 percent by Catholic University’s school encourage every one of their image in the person next to you, of priests ordained less than 10 of theology and religious studies, priests to look at himself as a how can you love a God you can- years ago but only 38 percent of St. Luke Institute, Theological recruiter,” he said, noting that not see?” priests ordained between 30 and College and the Society of St. although 80 percent of semi- Those who said they engage in 40 years ago. Sulpice. narians say a priest’s encour- 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC OctOber 16, 2011 Story of sisters’ role in Civil War ‘under-told,’ archivist says Charity were among the first civil- vestibule became an operating room, By carol zI mmermann ians to arrive and care for Union and its sanctuary was a recovery room, Confederate soldiers. and the pews functioned as cots for EMMITSBURG, Md. (CNS) — In The sisters provided food, water, more than 200 wounded soldiers. the final days of June 1863, the bandages and basic medical care. The church, which is still a Civil War came perilously close to They also gave spiritual solace to parish today, pays tribute to the home for the Daughters of Charity soldiers who requested it: praying nuns’ ministry with a stained-glass in Emmitsburg. with them, distributing religious window depicting the Daughters of Days before the Battle of medals, baptizing the dying and Charity caring for wounded soldiers. Gettysburg, the acres of their farm- writing letters home to soldiers’ Those who visit not only land property at the foothills of the families. the Gettysburg church but the Catoctin Mountains were used as a At Gettysburg and other Civil Emmitsburg Shrine of St. Elizabeth camp for tens of thousands of Union War battles, at least 300 Daughters Ann Seton are reminded right away soldiers while their generals stayed of Charity ministered to soldiers on that these spots had historical sig- in the former home of the order’s both sides of the war. In all, more nificance during the Civil War by founder, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, than 600 sisters from 12 religious signs marking Civil War trails and and planned battle strategies. orders responded to this national posted descriptions of events that The troops moved on to fight crisis by doing everything from ban- took place 150 years ago. one of the bloodiest Civil War daging soldiers in the battlefield to But the general public might not battles just 15 miles away from coordinating makeshift hospitals. be so aware that nuns were on the the sisters, and when the fighting St. Church in scene at that time providing a much- CNS photo/BoB RoLLeR ended, leaving tens of thousands Gettysburg served as one of these needed service. a monument dedicated to the women religious who ministered to wounded dead and wounded, the Daughters of improvised hospitals. The church’s Sister Betty Ann McNeil, a and dying soldiers from the north and South during the american civil War is seen oct. 4 across the street from the cathedral of St. in Washington.

Daughter of Charity and the pro- This year the shrine also opened vincial’s archivist, said the sisters’ a permanent exhibit in its visitor unique role has been “under-told” in center showcasing the nuns’ role Civil War documentaries and pub- in the war and is in the process of lications. She attributes this gap to a restoring Our Lady of Victory statue The Knights of Columbus was created to unite men in their lack of public relations, saying the erected by the Daughters of Charity faith, as well as help others in ti mes of need. Since our sisters didn’t take pictures of them- immediately after the war. At the founding in 1882 our membership of 1.8 million Catholic selves on the battlefields or promote time, the sisters had promised that if the work they were doing. their land was protected from war, families have been doing just that. Together, Knights off er There is at least one public trib- they would put up a statue on the protecti on through our insurance products and by donati ng ute to the work of these women: property in thanksgiving. The statue, more than a billion dollars to countless charitable causes. the Civil War Nurses Memorial worn from more than 100 years in Washington near St. Matthew outdoors, will be part of the sisters’ Interested? Contact an agent today! Cathedral. The monument, erected Civil War exhibit once it is restored. in 1924, is inscribed with the words: During her research, Sister Betty Meet one of our Agents “They comforted the dying, nursed Ann was particularly inspired by Keith C. Praski attends St. Catholic the wounded, carried hope to the Sister Juliana Chatard, a young Church, Angola and is a member of council 7053, Angola. imprisoned, gave in his name a Daughter of Charity who longed to Keith is the servicing agent for Angola, Our Lady of Good drink of water to the thirsty.” be in the field of action. Sister Betty Hope, St. Vincent, St Charles, St. Jude, St Patrick, St Mary’s, and The Cathedral all in Fort Wayne. In 2003, She personally knows a lot about Ann quotes the sister’s experience Keith learned fi rsthand the value of life insurance and the work of the sisters because at St. Ann’s Military Hospital in fi nancial planning when he lost his mother to breast cancer. “Because my Mom and Dad met with their she has pored through reams of a 2007 article for the Vincentian K of C agent and planned for the unexpected my father was able to avoid selling his house or liquidate handwritten documents detailing Heritage Journal. his 401k to pay for my Mom’s fi nal expenses.” In his fi rst year as an agent, Keith earned membership their duties during the war. Based According to Sister Juliana’s in the Million Dollar Round Table (top 1 % of agents in the world) and the Supreme Knights Club for the Order’s best on these accounts she edited the account, it was difficult to describe agents. To review your fi nancial portfolio and see what the Knights can do for you call Keith today at (260) 833-2024. trilogy “Charity Afire” recount- the routine at the military hospital To fi nd the servicing agent for your parish contact the regional offi ce below. ing the sisters’ Civil War ministry because “to lay the scene truly in Pennsylvania, Maryland and before you is beyond any human The John J. Stackowicz Agency Virginia. The books were published pen. All kinds of misery lay out- Regional Knights of Columbus Field Offi ce this year to mark the 150th anniver- stretched before us.” 3609 E Jefferson BLVD South Bend, IN 46615 sary of the start of the Civil War. YOUR SHIELD FOR LIFE (574) 282-1082 Life Insurance  Annuities IRA’s Long Term Care Insurance Please join Disability Income Insurance Career Opportunities Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades in a Pro-life Mass and Rosary Rally m Fort Wayne’s Most Complete All are invited to join Bishop Rhoades Wedding Service. and Franciscan Father David Mary in a Respect Life Mass at 8:30 a.m., You can choose one or all Banquet Rooms Thursday, October 27, 2011 of our services. We’ll make the best of Hotel Rooms at St. Andrew Church your special event. Hall’s has been in the Rehearsal Dinners 2610 New Haven Avenue, Fort Wayne business of making people happy for over 60 years. You can trust us to Catering Service m do it just right. Wedding Cakes After Mass, a Rosary Rally will be held at the abortion clinic at For more information contact Hall’s Guesthouse at: 2210 Inwood Drive, Fort Wayne (260) 489-2524 • www.DonHalls.com OctOber 16, 2011 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 Walkers support Bishop Luers High School

By tI m J o H n S on helps us across the board so that we or shine, “unless it’s a monsoon St. Mary Church in Huntington, had He brought in just over $1,200, can keep our tuition rate at a reason- or a thunderstorm,” according to the distinction of raising the most which awarded him an iPad. able level,” Andorfer added. Andorfer. money for Walkathon. “He really worked hard,” FORT WAYNE — They laced up All Bishop Luers’ students par- Morken was pleased the weather “I have a big family,” Scheiber Andorfer said. their best walking shoes and walked ticipate in the Walkathon. Each stu- cooperated this year with warmth told Today’s Catholic. “I just asked Scheiber said he looked forward through Fort Wayne, all for a cause dent is required to raise $75. and sunshine. Having walked in four people I knew, people who had kids to hanging out with his friends at the of Luers Spirit. Some ran the six- “They all either walk or they Walkathons, “(the weather has) been at Luers, friends of my sister who Walkathon — and the short day. He mile course, others walked with work,” Andorfer said. Some stu- kind of nasty the last couple years,” graduated two years ago, and my planned to go home that afternoon their friends for a pleasant stroll. dents who are unable to walk Morken said. older sisters too.” and then mow his grandma’s lawn Bishop Luers High School because of injuries or other reasons, Luke Scheiber, a freshman from Scheiber is one of eight siblings. — on the riding lawnmower. hosted its 31st annual Walkathon on still are required to participate by Friday, Oct. 7, with a goal of raising manning a checkpoint or in the caf- . $45,000. eteria. “The funds for Walkathon Nearly 150 parent and patron are part of the general operating volunteers and the staff assist in the 2011 Fall Sharathon budget,” said Jenny Andorfer, Walkathon. They supply manpower the Bishop Luers High School to one of the 15 checkpoints the Walkathon coordinator. walkers pass through. “Having this additional money in The day began with the celebra- our general operating fund is similar tion of Mass, followed by some we believe to our other major fundraisers — it instructions. The walkers passed through 15 checkpoints where cards Listen & pledge at RedeemerRadio.com were stamped. They walked from Call 260-436-1450 the high school to the Woodhurst neighborhood, through Foster Park and then back to Bishop Luers. Wednesday, Oct. 26 Thursday, Oct. 27 Friday, Oct. 28 Lunch was provided and then the Catholic Charities Women’s Care Center St. Mary, St. Peter 7:00 am students were free to go home for Debbie Schmidt Dr. Andrew Landrigan Fr. Widmann the rest of the day. Chris Heiny, a freshman from Allen County Right to Life Our Sunday Visitor: 100 Years TBA 8:00 am St. Parish, Fort Cathie Humbarger Kevin Noll, Greg Erlandson Stay Tuned! Wayne, was eager to participate in the Walkathon for the first time. Catholic Schools Franciscan Center TBA His grandmother, Dorothy “Doy” 9:00 am Three Principals… Tony Ley Stay Tuned! Heiny, 94, also planned to walk the and a Superintendent! six-mile trek with her grandson. She has participated in Walkathon for Bishop Luers Hour St. Jude 10:00 am The Tippman Hour the last few years. Mary Keefer and Friends John Tippmann, Sr. Fr. Tom Shoemaker Chris Heiny said of his grand- mother, “She is very mentally sharp. Bishop Dwenger Hour Huntington Hour St. Vincent de Paul 11:00 am I don’t think I’ve ever won a game Jason Schiffli and Friends Fr. John Pfister, Fr. Ron Rieder Fr. Andrew Budzinski of Scrabble against her. Walking and Scrabble is what she says keeps Our Lady of Good Hope St. John – Fort Wayne St. John – New Haven Noon her sharp.” Fr. Mark Gurtner Fr. Cyril, Franciscan Sisters Fr. James Seculoff Chris raised money, and being a St. Charles Borromeo member of the swim team, he felt Cathedral Immaculate Conception Most Precious Blood 1:00 pm Msgr. John Suelzer, like he was in good shape and pre- Msgr. Robert Schulte Fr. Joe Gaughan pared for the walk. Fr. Tony Steinacker Drew Morken, a senior from St. teSS SteffeN St. Mary’s – Decatur St. Anthony – Angola Bishop luers freshman chris Heiny, Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, said, 2:00 pm Bishop Kevin Rhoades Fr. Dave Voors Fr. Bernie Zajdel right, stands with his 94-year-old “It’s a nice way to fundraise. It’s really nice to get everyone together grandmother, Doy Heiny, left, Franciscan Sisters of and walk through the Luers commu- St. , St. Catherine Msgr. Bernie Galic before the luers Walkathon on 3:00 pm Perpetual Adoration – nity. It’s a real witness through the Fr. Ken Sarrazine St. Aloysius and Vocations friday, oct. 7. the pair walked the family bonding aspect of it all. It’s Mishawaka six-mile route together. this year always fun to go out there with your St. Mary – Avilla Bishop Emeritus John D’Arcy St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Doy raised over $2,000 for the friends and walk.” 4:00 pm Fr. Ed Erpelding Christ Child Society Fr. Drew Curry tuition assistance fundraiser. The Walkathon is held rain Youth and Campus Ministry Franciscan Brothers Minor Man Alive! 5:00 pm START A Fr. Jason Freiburger Fr. David Mary Engo Dr. Tom McGovern and Friends St. Henry Redeemer Radio Sports 6:00 pm Rekindle The Fire TRADITION Fr. Dan Durkin R U Ready to Talk Football? WITH ✁ . Redeemer Radio Fall 2011 Sharathon tax-deductible: q Check q Cash q Pledge Start your q Monthly (circle) $100 / $50 / $25 or $______q One-Time (circle) $1000 / $500 / $100 or $______family tradition with Name ______Address: ______Fontanini. Choose from Nativity sets, figures, village City/State/Zip: ______Parish: ______buildings, accessories, Phone(s): ______Email: ______and giftware items. 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The is growing faster with meeting Oct. 7 in Albano, a hill town outside of Rome, brought little relief in sight together 28 of the society’s offi- ews riefs cials, including seminary rec- WASHINGTON (CNS) — N b Bundled against a gusty, cool tors and regional superiors from autumn wind, Natalie Garcia and around the world. They exam- her boyfriend, Geraldo de Jesus, ined a document presented by the make their way across the park- VOLUNTEER HELPS HISPANIC MAN IN NEW YORK FOOD PANTRY Vatican in September, a “doctrinal ing lot outside of the Sister Regis preamble” listing several princi- Food Cupboard, a cart full of ples the society must agree with in groceries in tow. Canned green order to move toward full recon- beans, pasta, spaghetti sauce, ciliation. A brief statement from bread, cereal, juice and baby for- the traditionalist society said par- mula for Garcia’s 6-week-old son, ticipants “manifested a profound Joseph, are among the choices unity in their will to maintain the from the food center’s shelves. faith in its integrity and its full- Garcia, 24, expects the food to ness, faithful to the lesson which last a week, perhaps a little lon- Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre left ger if de Jesus, 30, gets a few them.... ‘I have handed over what days of work as a handyman. I myself have received.’” The late Natives of Puerto Rico, both Archbishop Lefebvre was excom- Garcia and de Jesus are recent municated in 1988 after ordaining arrivals to the Hispanic commu- bishops against papal orders. The nity encircling St. Francis Xavier Vatican in 2009 opened a series Cabrini Parish in Rochester, N.Y. of doctrinal talks with the society, Garcia, 24, arrived from Chicago in an effort by Pope Benedict in November, looking for a new XVI to repair the rupture. The start in a smaller, less congested contents of the doctrinal preamble and less expensive city. De Jesus, have not been made public. In its 30, came to town with a friend in statement, the society said the pre- 2009 seeking work, hoping the amble would be further analyzed economy was a bit better and by the top leaders of the organiza- jobs more plentiful. So far, he tion, including Bishop Bernard has found that jobs for someone Fellay, the head of the society, who did not finish high school and two assistants, Father Niklaus are few. In a typical month, he’ll Pfluger and Father Alain-Marc earn about $500. Garcia and de Nely. It said they hoped to pres- Jesus represent the growing num- CNS photo/Mike Crupi ent a response to the Vatican “in a reasonable time.” ber of Hispanics living in poverty. Geraldo de Jesus, right, gets a hand from volunteer Nancy Perez, with his food selection U.S. Census Bureau statistics for 2010 show that 26.6 percent of at the Sister Regis Food Cupboard in Rochester, N.Y., Oct. 3. Nationwide, Hispanics are Peoria Catholic Charities Hispanics — 13.2 million people — are poor. The figure represents falling into poverty faster than any other racial group, according to U.S. Census Bureau withdraws from state a 1.3 percent increase from 2009. statistics. social service contracts Court weighs rights PEORIA, Ill. (CNS) — Citing the underlying principle in the greatest value we have at our of protesters, killing a number increasing clashes between of church to fire teacher case is that “churches do not set disposal today and we must make of them. Witnesses said head- Illinois law and Church teaching, the criteria for selecting or remov- it bear fruit,” the Jesuit told the less bodies lay in the street in Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria as an exception to law ing the officers of government, radio Oct. 6. Father Spadaro said the worst sectarian violence since announced Oct. 6 that Catholic WASHINGTON (CNS) — The and government does not set the Steve Jobs had a “great ability to the ousting of President Hosni Charities of the Diocese of Peoria is Supreme Court justices struggled criteria for selecting and removing believe in dreams, to see life not Mubarak in the “Arab Spring” withdrawing from all state-funded Oct. 5 with where to draw the line officers of the church.” Hosanna- only in terms of little daily things, revolt earlier this year. But several social service contracts. To prevent for what is known as a ministerial Tabor has maintained that because but to have a vision in front of Catholic leaders said the problem disruption to the 1,000 foster-care exception that exempts religious Perich was what is known as a him. Basically, Steve Jobs’ most had moved beyond sectarianism. children and families now served institutions from some civil laws “called” teacher, having met cri- important message was this, ‘Stay “The army and the police are by Catholic Charities of Peoria, when it comes to hiring and firing. teria of the church for a level of hungry, stay foolish’ — in other confronting the Copts. This is the plans call for those state-funded In the case of Cheryl Perich, who religious training and taught some words, maintain the ability to problem,” Father Rafic Greiche, contracts to be transferred by Feb. was a teacher at Hosanna-Tabor religion classes, she was a min- see life in new ways.” The “stay official spokesman for the 1, 2012, to a newly-formed non- Evangelical Lutheran School in isterial employee and therefore hungry” quote was from a com- Catholic Church in Egypt, said in profit entity called the Center for Redford, Mich., attorneys for exempt from federal laws such as mencement address Jobs gave at a statement to the Catholic charity Youth and Family Solutions. The her, for the federal government the ADA. California’s Stanford University Aid to the Church in Need. “It is Diocese of Peoria and its Catholic on her behalf, and for the church in 2005. not a Christian-Muslim problem Charities will have no connec- debated with the justices how to Late Apple co-founder anymore. ... People — not just tion to the new entity. Catholic determine whether the school was Pope Shenouda declares Christians but many Muslims, too Charities in the dioceses of Joliet, allowed to fire her for threaten- knew the value of — are frightened for the future Peoria, and Springfield, as well ing to sue under the Americans communication, Jesuit says days of mourning after of our country. “We are accusing as Catholic Social Services of with Disabilities Act. Perich had the army and the police who used Southern Illinois in Belleville, have protest turns violent vagabonds, a rabble force of street been involved in legal proceedings been a teacher at the school with VATICAN CITY (CNS) — a class load of primarily secu- fighters, to attack the demonstra- with the state since Illinois recog- Like Pope Pius XI, who found- CAIRO (CNS) — Orthodox Pope tors,” the priest said. “They were nized civil unions on June 1. At lar courses, when she went on a ed Vatican Radio and built the Shenouda III declared three days lengthy sick leave in 2004. When armed with swords, sticks and issue is the agencies’ long-standing Vatican train station, Apple co- of mourning, fasting and prayer stones — some of them had rifles, practice of referring prospective she tried to return to work, the founder Steve Jobs recognized the for victims of peaceful protests school declined to put her back it seems,” he said. “They did not adoptive and foster parents who importance of expanding com- that turned violent, and Church have to use force. It was a peace- are cohabiting — regardless of in the classroom and urged her to munication, a Jesuit told Vatican and government leaders called for resign, saying they already had ful demonstration.” sexual orientation — to other agen- Radio. Jobs, 56, died Oct. 5 after Egypt to reaffirm its commitment cies or the Department of Children hired a replacement for her. When a long battle with pancreatic can- to religious freedom. At least 26 she threatened to sue under the and Family Services. The state cer. Father Antonio Spadaro, people — mostly Christian — Traditionalist leaders interprets the policy as discrimi- disabilities law, the school fired the new editor of the influential were killed and nearly 500 were her, saying she had been insubor- meet, say they will study natory to same-sex couples under Jesuit journal Civilta Cattolica, injured Oct. 9 as gangs armed the new Illinois Religious Freedom dinate by threatening to go outside told Vatican Radio that Jobs made with firebombs, sticks, swords and Vatican offer the church’s ecclesiastical appeal Protection and Civil Union Act, technology part of the lives of rocks attacked about 1,000 people and a Sangamon County Circuit procedures. Douglas Laycock, millions and millions of people, staging a peaceful sit-in outside ROME (CNS) — Leaders of the the attorney for Hosanna-Tabor Court judge ruled Sept. 26 the state not just technicians. “Steve Jobs of a state television building. As traditionalist Society of St. Pius could begin canceling its foster Church — the school has been had something in common with the violence escalated, a speed- X met to review the Vatican’s closed for several years — told care and adoption contracts with Pius XI and that is that he under- ing military vehicle mounted a conditions for full reintegration Catholic Charities. the justices in oral arguments that stood that communication is the sidewalk and rammed into a group into the Catholic Church, and said OctOber 16, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 FaithFest high school Hall at the University of Notre Dame. The trophy was presented by youth rally set for Oct. 23 Timothy Rhea, director of bands at Texas A&M University and chair WARSAW — FaithFest, the of the Sudler Trophy Selection diocesan high school youth rally, rOund the iOcese Committee. Receiving the award will be held on Sunday, Oct. 23, A d was Kenneth Dye, director of bands at Lakeview Middle School in at Notre Dame, and university Warsaw. president Holy Cross Father John I. This year’s theme “No Other Jenkins. Way” will focus on Jesus Christ as Huntington KnigHts sponsor living rosary Dating back to 1845, the Notre the Way, the Truth and the Life, and Dame Band is the oldest college give teens tools for living out their band in continuous existence in the faith in a world of relativism. United States and was honored as Little iApps, the creators of such by being declared a “Landmark “Confession: A Roman Catholic of American Music” by the National App” will present on media and Music Council and the Indiana the new evangelization, and Father Music Educators Association during Anthony Giambrone, a Dominican the 1976 United States Bicentennial. priest studying at Notre Dame, will In addition to a rich history of speak to the teens about what truth performing at concerts, campus cel- is and how they can know it. ebrations and religious ceremonies, Breakout sessions will be offered the Band of the Fighting Irish has on a variety of topics by presenters a long tradition of providing music including Franciscan Father David and pageantry for Notre Dame foot- Mary Engo, Father Terry Coonan, ball games and athletic events. The Sister Mary Vianney Gru, band was on hand for Notre Dame’s Mel Tardy, Sarah Hill, Sarah Joyce first football game in 1887 and has and others. performed at every home game since A concert by Frankie and the then. Holy Rollers, a brand new FaithFest video by Cory Heimann of Likable Art, and an interactive expo are just Activities announced parts of this high-energy day. for 40 Days for Life Teens will meet Jesus in the sacrament of Penance, Eucharistic SOUTH BEND — Activities Adoration and the celebration of associated with the South Bend Mass, and spend time with Bishop 40 Days for Life include the fol- Kevin C. Rhoades in a “Text the Daniel Del aGranGe lowing: Bishop” session. The Knights of Columbus held their Third Annual Living Rosary on Sunday, Oct. 2, • Friday’s rosary on Oct. 14 will The cost is $20 and includes a begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. with T-shirt and lunch. Check-in begins behind St. Mary Catholic Church, in Huntington, at the Huntington County Right to Sister Dorothy of the Sisters of St. at 8:30 a.m. and the event concludes Life Memorial Monument, with 75 people in attendance. Prayers were offered in honor Francis Convent on Dragoon Way at 6 p.m. along with other sisters of the con- Any high school teen can register of all babies who died in abortions, for those waiting to be born and for an end to abor- vent. online or with their parish youth tion. Pictured, in the front row, are Wilson Lopshire, Capuchin Father Ron Rieder, Sam • The midway event for 40 Days minister. Visit the Office of Youth for Life will be Friday, Oct. 14, at 7 Ministry website for more informa- Mickley and Luke Christman; and back row, Fourth Degree Knights David Rethlake, p.m. at St. Pius X Church, Granger, tion: www.diocesefwsb.org/YM. with author, philosopher, convert to David Mettler, Grand Knight Jeff Young, Eric Lopshire and Phil Karst. Catholicism Peter Kreeft. He will Sanctuary at Holy Cross speak on “How to Change Peoples’ Minds about Abortion.” expands in South Bend tion to serve the Michiana market David Mary Engo and the Franciscan vicar at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, • The Oct. 15 Mass at 8 a.m. with a high-quality, senior-focused Brothers Minor will lead the Fort Wayne, is chaplain. with Holy Cross Father Jose Martelli, SOUTH BEND — Sanctuary at Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.” Camporee’s catechesis. The theme Father Dave Ruppert of St. Anthony Holy Cross, a nonprofit rehabili- During the dedication, Holy for this year’s Catholic Camporee is Notre Dame Band wins Church is planning to keep vigil with tation and nursing care commu- Cross Father Herb Yost blessed the vocations. Area priests from the dio- his parishioners from 7 a.m. that nity, is celebrating the addition grounds along with two Sanctuary cese will be offering the sacrament Sudler Trophy same morning. of an attached Rehabilitation and • The America Needs Fatima residents. of Reconciliation Saturday afternoon NOTRE DAME — The Wellness Center expansion. The rosary gathering will be held at for campers. University of Notre Dame Band dedication of the construction noon on Oct. 15 at the corner of Catholic Camporee On Saturday morning, Father was presented with the Sudler grounds took place Oct. 4. State Route 933 and Darden Road. David Mary will offer a talk about Trophy at halftime of the Notre Sanctuary at Holy Cross for Scouts to be held Parking is available at Christ the vocations to start the catechesis por- Dame vs. Air Force game on Oct. Administrator Linda Lewis said, King Church. Oct. 28-30 in Ashley tion of the camp. The Franciscan 8 in Notre Dame Stadium. “We are proud to be able to see Brothers Minor will then lead four • Deacon Robert Byrne of St. the vision of the Sisters of the Holy The Sudler Trophy is considered ASHLEY — The Fort Wayne- stations where the different voca- the Heisman trophy of college bands. Joseph Church, Mishawaka, will lead Cross come to fruition with our new, South Bend Diocesan Catholic tions will be discussed, assisted the rosary on Friday, Nov. 4, at the premier Rehab and Wellness Center The John Philip Sousa Foundation Committee on Scouting will host by Boy Scouts from St. Charles presents the award to “collegiate Prayer Peninsula. in South Bend. Our goal is to create the Catholic Camporee at Boy Borromeo Parish in Fort Wayne. • The regular rosary gatherings a place where seniors get well and marching bands of particular excel- Scout Camp Chief Little Turtle The Franciscan Brothers Minor are lence that have made outstanding continue at the Prayer Peninsula on return home.” in Ashley from Friday, Oct. 28 expert catechists and offer youth and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. The $12.5 million expansion will contributions to the American way through Sunday morning, Oct. 30. parish retreats throughout the dio- of life.” include 48 private guest suites, ther- This Camporee will allow youth cese and in many areas around the apy pool, state-of-the-art fitness cen- The Notre Dame Band joins an Correction from sixth through 12th grades country. elite group of college bands which ter and therapy gym, café, salon, spa, In the listing of Franciscan-related involved in Boy Scouts or Girl The Camporee is open to all Boy have won this award, which recog- wellness activities and much more. organizations serving the Diocese Scouts the chance to learn more Scouts, Venture, Cadets and Senior nizes both Notre Dame’s historical The Rehab and Wellness Center will of Fort Wayne-South Bend, the about their Catholic faith, while Girl Scouts and Ambassadors in the contributions to college bands and be attached to the existing nursing Felician Franciscan Sisters should camping at beautiful Camp Chief Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. the excellence of the current Notre care community, and is slated to have been included in the Sept. Little Turtle, a 1,200-acre Boy Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts chartered Dame Band. open in July 2012. The Sanctuary at 25 issue of Today’s Catholic. Scout campground in northeastern to non-Catholic organizations as The trophy consists of a mar- Holy Cross building is nearly two The Felician Franciscan Sisters Indiana. well as to Catholic organizations are ble base with a bronze drum major decades old, and is licensed for 120 have served at St. Adlabert Parish, On Saturday, Oct. 29, Bishop encouraged to attend this Camporee. astride a football stadium. The drum beds. The community currently South Bend, for 100 years and at Kevin C. Rhoades will celebrate Mass More information is available by major stands 22.5 inches tall, the serves between 107 and 111 seniors Holy Family Parish, South Bend, with Scouts and their leaders at the contacting Theresa Dirig at (260) same measurement as one standard every day. for almost 60 years. The North Camporee. This is the first time ever 436-3191, or through email at marching step. The trophy is pro- Kelly Gasior, vice president of American province is headquar- that a bishop of the Diocese of Fort [email protected]. duced by Dieges and Clust, who also planning, marketing and public tered in Beaver Falls, Pa., and Wayne-South Bend will celebrate The Catholic Camporee is orga- make the Heisman Trophy. relations for Trinity Senior Living their website is http://feliciansis- Mass at a Catholic Camporee and at nized by the Fort Wayne-South Bend The Sudler Trophy will be dis- Communities, said, “Sanctuary ters.org. Camp Chief Little Turtle. Catholic Committee on Scouting. played in the Ricci Band Rehearsal at Holy Cross is in a prime loca- In addition, Franciscan Father Father Tony Steinacker, parochial 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OctOber 16, 2011 At st. AnthOny de PAduA schOOl, ‘WOrds teAch, ActiOns sPeAk’

St. Anthony de Padua School statistics Pastor — Father David Ruppert Principal — Chad Barwick Faculty members — 25 Teacher aides — 7 Preschool enrollment for 2011-2012— 50 K through eighth grade enrollment for 2011-2012 — 339 Web address: www.stanthonysb.org

PHOTOS BY Karen CliffOrD St. Anthony School broke ground in 1949 and today has an enrollment of 390 students.

Bishop Kevin C. rhoades and Father David ruppert, pastor of St. Anthony, celebrate the eucharist at mass on Oct. 7.

Bishop Kevin C. rhoades speaks to St. Anthony students about Our Prekindergarten-3 instructor graceann Taylor helps Ariana Short, Owen Biggs and Addyson Lady of the rosary during his homily. Carpenter to craft clown puppets with a happy and sad side to use in telling stories. “We have expanded our pre-K dent enrollment and campus the world and within their own them closer to the Creator. When to have two full classes for four renovations, new programs homes. young people learn about visible and five year olds, and have reno- that help faculty assist students Besides working with indi- ANTHONY realities, which can be seen, it vated our former multipurpose have begun. Teachers Gisella vidual classroom teachers, Foust leads them to deeper questions CONTiNueD FrOm PAge 1 room to house the additional 20 Foust and Mary Ann Slavik fin- and Slavik plan to help their about invisible realities, which students. In addition, our par- ished a yearlong program at the colleagues develop lessons that cannot be seen,” Father Ruppert ish has graciously let us use the University of Notre Dame last include effective strategies that emphasized. Rhoades stressed that Mary church meeting room to house year to earn certificates in English will work well with ENL stu- “Jesus said, ‘Let the children our prekindergarten 3 during the as a New Language (ENL) dents. directs us to Jesus in the 20 mys- come to me’ and that’s what we teries that are mediated on while week,” said Barwick. instruction. “We are also developing plans do in this school. St. Anthony “Our new lunchroom is in “Their studies are critical to to test incoming students for reciting the rosary. School is a family of families and “We call upon Mary to favor our parish hall, which means our mission to welcome all stu- language proficiency and begin so each student is an important our entire school is experienc- dents to our Catholic school, no home visits so that teachers can us just like the Christians fac- part of that bigger family. We ing battle. By meditating on the ing growing pains looking for matter what their background,” gain critical background informa- enlighten them body, mind and space to stretch out. This move said Barwick. “These teachers tion about ENL students and their mysteries, Mary always points to spirit with the One who is the Jesus,” said Bishop Rhoades. was essential, as we have started are working to assist our faculty families, especially those that Light of the World, Jesus,” he a five-day a week hot lunch pro- in discovering new techniques are new to our school,” Slavik Praying and meditating on the added. rosary is a distinct instruction of gram,” Barwick noted. in teaching students from homes explained. Approximately 130 new stu- The campus gymnasium, where English is not the primary Father Ruppert summed up Catholic education. Father David dents are being added to the big- Ruppert, pastor of St. Anthony affectionately referred to as “The language.” the philosophy of administra- ger family of St. Anthony School Jungle,” is being renovated with Foust observed that the ENL tors, teachers and students of St. de Padua Parish, stressed that this year, according to school Catholic identity taught in school plans to refinish the gym floor, program taught various tech- Anthony School: “Our motto here Principal Chad Barwick. Along remodel the locker rooms, and niques and strategies to help all is ‘Words teach, actions speak.’ I is an opportunity to encounter the with this addition of students sacred. construct a larger storage area on students and teachers become want our school to not just whis- comes the need for added space the south side of the building. accepting of various nation- per, ‘We are Catholic,’ but to “When young minds learn on the St. Anthony campus. about the created world it leads In addition to increased stu- alities and cultures from around scream ‘We are Catholic!’” OctOber 16, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 At st. AnthOny de PAduA schOOl, ‘WOrds teAch, ActiOns sPeAk’

PHOTOS BY Karen CliffOrD St. Anthony School broke ground in 1949 and today has an enrollment of 390 students. Principal Chad Barwick asks questions to seventh-grader myron Henderson about his research on the National History Day project he is working on in the computer lab.

Prekindergarten-3 instructor graceann Taylor helps Ariana Short, Owen Biggs and Addyson Carpenter to craft clown puppets with a happy and sad side to use in telling stories.

Second graders from St. Anthony de Padua School pray before mass.

Prekindergarten Panther Kyree goudy heads out to recess as con-

PrOviDeD BY anTHOnY SCHOOl ductor of her class line for the week. Second graders, led by Sister m. Lissetta gettinger, a Sister of St. Francis of Another student acts as caboose Perpetual Adoration, identify different trees on St. Anthony’s campus by and sounds a train whistle when their leaf shapes. everyone is ready to roll out.

10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OctOber 16, 2011 secular franciscans maKe plans for new members In the photo, from left, Greg Wilkerson, Ann Korn, Neal Wozniak, and Monica and Joe Higginbotham prepare for the Secular Franciscan Order Mass of Profession at St. Francis Convent in Mishawaka on Oct. 15. The Mass will begin at 11 a.m. and the public is encouraged to attend.

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Mishawaka Visit todayscatholicnews.org Plymouth South Bend sjmed.com OctOber 16, 2011 COMMENTARY 11 It’s not just all in your head Puppy love, whale

young widow and I were common topic in grief literature and discussing the trials of grief among individuals who have expe- watching and St. Francis the other day and settled hOpE A rienced loss, but I have personal cross the country, young on the topic of health. She herself memories of unfamiliar aches and married couples have set- had been experiencing frequent pains that I hoped were not just in iN ThE tled on the perfect prepa- headaches and persistent low-grade A TwENTY my head. ration for parenthood: a puppy. fatigue since the death of her hus- Within two weeks of Trent’s MOuRNiNg band several months ago, both for- It is a trial run that delivers sOMEThiNg funeral my two young daughters many of the same tussles and eign and disconcerting to this once- and I came down with colds and kay cozad energetic wife and mother of three. delights — a tiny, big-eyed crea- shortly after we survived that respi- ture who is named and measured “I don’t know what’s wrong ratory madness, I suffered a flu that christina capecchi every part of us — body, mind, and potty trained, who interrupts with me. Do you think it’s just all in I had never before experienced in Netflix and upends the budget, my head?” she asked sheepishly. such severity. It turns out immune heart and spirit, with each manifest- ing its own distinct symptoms. protracting Saturday mornings Of course, I believe that each suppression is common among and contracting Saturday nights. the inbox. path of grief is as unique as the per- those who grieve. The physical expression of grief That’s why my family packed can come in many ways and it’s Someone to worry about and son who navigates it. But, I told her, Fatigue was an everyday occur- brag about, to snuggle and scold. three binoculars and a 16-giga- I suspected these ailments were not rence for me in those early years of important that we educate ourselves byte memory card on our recent on the possible health issues so we Someone to put in the Christmas just in her head, but real symptoms raising children, but the ebb of ener- card. Alaskan cruise. We yearned to of her loss — physical manifesta- gy my body endured after Trent’s are not taken by surprise. Our bod- see some hulking mammal living ies have been as traumatized as our It may seem silly, but the mul- tions of the internal thoughts and death was peculiar. No amount of tivitamin dog treats and rhine- among the woodland and water- feelings she had about her hus- rest seemed to renew me. hearts by the loss and we must lis- falls. Goats and moose and bears ten to them during this trying time. stone-encrusted collars come with band’s death. These maladies were Unfortunately, as naive as I was the immediate miracle of getting — oh, my! her body’s way of protesting the about grief, I was convinced that it Taking gentle care of our very real Bald eagles flew overhead, physical symptoms honors our bod- outside yourself — committing to idea that she would have to make a was all in my head. that pup and feeling your heart salmon swam below us. And I life without her spouse in it. But I as I began to investigate ies and helps us heal. couldn’t pass up the opportunity Many bereaved find they experi- rise and fall with its every whim- And she is not alone. grief, by shared experience and per. for whale watching. Two-and- Maintaining physical health dur- reading grief literature, I became a-half hours and a guarantee of hope, page 12 Puppy training is, indeed, par- ing the grief process is not only a aware that we each feel grief in ent training. a whale spotting or your money Three in four Catholic house- back. I handed over my credit holds report having a pet, accord- card and signed up. ing to the American National Two-and-a-half hours later, Choose life in light of the Gospel Election Studies. This month the outlook was bleak: gray sky, we salute their patron saint, St. gray water, biting wind and pelt- God used Cyrus to accomplish the Jesus fell into neither trap. The , and all the mot- ing rain. divine will. The divine will was to basic final point was that the more ley pets we’ve loved. We gather No whale. ThE effect the survival, and the return to important reality is the kingdom under the slanted sun for ani- “This is when they toss out the peace and security, of the children of God in which God reigns. mal blessings, a reminder of the battery-operated rubber whale,” suNdAY of . Everything is subject to God’s catholicity of Catholicism, that someone joked. For the second reading, the moral law. the stuff of home life has a place And finally, a humpback. On Church presents a passage from the in the church — even the critters our side of the boat. Not far. gOspEl First Epistle to the Thessalonians. Reflection that shed. The dorsal fin made a smooth arc, sliding from right to left. msgr. owen F. campion Thessalonica was a Greek city on Jackie, 48, a curly-haired the Greek mainland of the Balkans. It is a great pity that this magnifi- I snapped my camera repeat- cent lesson from Matthew’s Gospel Catholic who has never married, It exists today as a living commu- cherishes her Shih Tzu. Without edly, pointing it at the whale and nity, the Greek city of Saloniki. so often is diverted to, and indeed lowering it to my chin so I could incorrectly presumes as the teaching her, the New Jersey native says, The epistle comes from Paul, “this house would be really observe directly, without any along with his disciples Silvanus of Christ about, regarding the rela- filter. 29th Sunday in tionship between Church and State. lonely.” and Timothy. Jackie lost her male Shih Tzu Here was a 40-ton beast in an Ordinary Time As Christians at the time every- The lesson is much, much more endless ocean choosing that very profound. It is about reality. Church- in May, “after 15-and-a-half years where throughout Asia Minor, the of happiness and love.” moment to rise above the water. Mt 22:15-21 Christians of Thessalonica were state relations of course are real with Witnessing that spontaneous act quite serious implications. However, Hallmark introduced pet The second part of the Book of in the midst of a hostile culture. sympathy cards in 1984, and in that natural environment felt Virtually every convention in the the message is much broader. like peering behind the curtain provides this weekend’s first All the discussion of church-state over the years, sales have steadily reading. Much happened after the Roman Empire, that covered all of increased. “Your pet was part into a secret world. You only get Asia Minor, stood in utter opposi- relations aside, Christians must a few seconds, but you memorize first section of Isaiah was written. make every decision in light of the of the family,” reads one card, The mighty Babylonian Empire tion to the Gospel of Jesus. picturing an empty soft chair. the sight. Paul, therefore, had to reas- Gospel. “All praise to you, Oh Lord, had overwhelmed God’s people, “Render to God” is the standard. “That’s what makes saying good- literally destroying the two Hebrew sure, encourage and strengthen bye so hard.” for all these brother and sister this community. He also had to “Render to Caesar,” yes, but most creatures,” St. Francis wrote in his kingdoms, the kingdom of Israel importantly render all obedience to The more hours I log in my and the kingdom of Judah. The assert his own credentials. He was office, the more I appreciate even Canticle of the Creatures. an Apostle, specially chosen by God. Base all judgments on God’s We echo his words today, reigning dynasties were extin- law. passing animal encounters, like guished. Many were killed. The Christ. His authority came from the four raccoons that cautiously craning our necks to take it all the Lord, yet he spoke as a most Life cannot be compartmental- in. The world is big, and we are Babylonians took a number to ized, either for individuals or for descended our oak after a thun- Babylon, the imperial capital. devout believer in the message of derstorm, crawling in pairs and small. Jesus. states. Everything is subject, first, There these exiles, or their descen- last and always, to God’s law. leaning against each other. Or the dants, were to languish for four St. Matthew’s Gospel supplies tree frog that landed on the front generations. the last reading. It is one of the door one August evening, mysti- Christina Capecchi is a freelance In those four generations, how- best known passages in the New fying with its bulging yellow eyes. writer from Inver Grove Heights, ever, the Babylonians lost power. Testament. Again and again, this READINGS Sit too long at a computer and Minn. She can be reached at Eventually, they too were overtak- text has been used to defend a you can forget everything outside www.ReadChristina.com. en by a stronger adversary, Persia. very draconian view of separation Sunday: Is 52:7-10 Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, The Persian king, Cyrus, con- of Church and State, almost as if 7-8a, 10 1 Thes 1:1-5b Jn 21:15-17 quered Babylon. He had no interest it is that there are two reservoirs Monday: Rom 4:20-25 (Ps) Lk 1:69- in the exiles from the once Hebrew of divine authority in human life, 75 Lk 12-13-21Lk 12:13-21 kingdoms, so he allowed them to one dealing with religion, the other Tuesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b Ps 145:10- return home. For the exiles, it was with government, and never the 13, 17-18 Lk 10:1-9 a day of unequaled joy. twain shall meet. Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18 Visit A most novel turn of phrase The Gospel clearly exposes an Ps 124:1-8 Lk 12:39-48 was the prophet’s designation of attempt to ensnare Jesus. If the Thursday: Rom 6:19-23 Ps 1:1-4, 6 Lord spoke against paying taxes, facebook.com/diocesefwsb King Cyrus as an instrument of Lk 12:49-53 God. The reason that this was then Roman law would be defied, a novelty was that Cyrus was a and the Romans were unforgiv- Friday: Rom 7:18-25a Ps 119:60, and pagan. He was not in any sense ing in the face of defiance. Yet, 68, 76-77, 93-94 Lk 12:54-59 a son of Abraham. His ancestors by approving payment of taxes, Saturday: Rom 8:1-11 Ps 24:1-6 twitter.com/todayscatholic never followed across the the Lord would endorse the hated Lk 13:1-9 Sinai desert in the Exodus. Yet, Roman conquest and occupation. 12 COMMENTARY OctOber 16, 2011

On Blessed Pope John Paul II ... SCRIPTURE SEARCH ‘thank you for the visit.’ satisfied with mediocrity. It was the key to so much that followed guEsT Gospel for October 16, 2011 It was the last of the five “ad in his historic pontificate. Matthew 22:15-21 limina” visits I was privileged I still hear the strong voice COMMENTARY echoing out over the old city of to have with that great athlete of Following is a word search based on the Gospel Christ, Pope John Paul II. I knew Boston, “Youth of America, do th he spoke with great difficulty, not go away sad. Do not go away reading for the 29 Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle so I deliberately did most of sad on drugs. Do not go away A: a plot to trick Jesus through politics. The words bishop john m. d’arcy the talking — thanking him for sad on sex. Do not go away sad can be found in all directions in the puzzle. what his pontificate had meant on money.” There was an evan- gelizer in our midst, and the rain to the Church and how inspiring PLOTTED ENTRAP SENT it was to me. He looked at me became secondary. We knew we at lunch with the Holy Father. I with those deep eyes and at the were blessed to be there. A night DISCIPLES HERODIANS SAYING have often heard that the office TEACHER WE KNOW THE WAY end simply said to me in a clear never to be forgotten. of the papacy was a very lonely voice, “Thank you for the visit.” life. It was not lonely for Karol ACCORDANCE TRUTH TELL US I recall with joy my time with an old spanish mission Wojtyla. He loved company, and LAWFUL TO PAY MALICE Pope John Paul during the “ad JESUS HYPOCRITES COIN We were up early on a lovely he loved to be with bishops. The limina” visits and also when I four times I had lunch with him, TAX CAESAR TO GOD concelebrated with him and other spring morning in 1987, the bish- ops of this country going south by were unforgettable moments of bishops during his pastoral trips. grace. Being with him helped you They were moments filled with bus to one of the old Spanish mis- sions in California, where we had to understand more deeply the TAX TRAP grace. vocation of the bishop. I always thought of him as a Morning Prayer with John Paul II. Shortly he joined us in what I said to him, “Holy Father you saint and found it a joy to be in told us in California in response to EYJOPLOTTEDT his presence. So manly. So warm. looked like a school cafeteria. There were four talks, to which he one of the bishops that we should LAEJESUSCO I N So intelligent. Filled with love teach on these difficult moral for God. So devoted to Mary. responded. I remember it like it was yesterday. issues so that people are attracted AWCWDELLAESE So open to others. Always eager to them, and see the beauty of the to learn. Always joyful. Truly a One archbishop spoke in a way WE I CTTAGNNCS that seemed touched by a certain teaching. But how do we do this?” “witness to hope.” He became quiet. The philosopher First there was Boston in hubris and told the Holy Father FHLAOI NNAT I U that we had the best educated came out, and so did the priest. 1978. In the rain. “America, the Here is his response. I remember UTAEPRA IWRPL beautiful,” he said. “Beautiful laity in the world. Professionals. Lawyers. Physicians. Scientists. it exactly. When he finished, we even in the rain!” But I didn’t all were quiet. LEMSACDYEALL fully understand that late October The pope said this was true, but “It is necessary,” he said, “to DALAYOUAKPEE night until I led a retreat about then taking a clear theme from the Second Vatican Council about the understand the soul of the woman. five months later in a small house All these things which were OCWRRPLSNAST near the Atlantic Ocean. Harvard vocation of the laity in transform- ing the world, he said, “Have you meant to liberate her: premarital GHKEHYTLOCAG undergraduates were there and sex, contraception, abortion; have they were still talking about him transformed the culture, have you transformed the culture of film, they liberated her or have they OEHJNHA IWXEX and how they went back to their enslaved her?” dorms and analyzed his hom- of the media and journalism?” TRUTHDPNEBHG Again, a challenge for us. He was a pastor who lived ily on the rich young man in the close to Jesus Christ. His life Gospel. Another archbishop spoke © 2011 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com about the difficult moral issues was strengthened by prayer and That story of the rich young study. He understood the crisis man (Mt 19: 16-26), he used of the time. In his reply, the pope reminded us of our teaching of our times and he knew how to throughout his pontificate and respond to it. made it central to his historic responsibility. He told us that we Saint of the Week should teach on these difficult I shall try to add a few encyclical on the great moral thoughts to these next week as we issues of our time — “veritatis moral issues in a way that would attract people, so they could be continue to mark, under the guid- splendor,” “The Splendor of ance of our bishop, the liturgical Truth.” There were two things attracted to the beauty of the truth contained in the teaching. He used observance of John Paul II now evident that night on the historic declared “Blessed.” Boston Common. One was his the word “attract” or “attraction” love for young people, while the twice. I verified it recently. other was the fact that he chal- A few months later, at the “ad Bishop John M. D’Arcy is the bishop lenged them, asking them for limina” visit, I was with about 14 emeritus of the Diocese of Fort spiritual greatness and not to be bishops from our Midwest region Wayne-South Bend. Blessed Contardo Ferrini Lethargy is a another common As we discussed the physi- 1859-1902 physical manifestation of grief and cal aspects of grief my young October 27 HOPE poses a real issue in the process of friend and I agreed that it takes healing. This physical feeling of just an immense amount of energy to continued From page 11 not caring about what used to bring mourn the loss of someone you you joy can only be faced over love. And that is energy that must ence appetite changes. Some lose time and in one’s own unique way. sometimes be drawn from other interest in foods and eat less, while Investigating new interests some- areas of our lives. It’s important to others eat more. It’s important to eat times assists in joining life’s flow understand that these physical ail- From his father, a teacher in Milan, Italy, Contardo small portions of nutritious foods again. But there is no time frame for ments have a natural place on our inherited a love of learning. He studied law at Pavia’s throughout the day to maintain regaining that joy. journey of grief and that we must Borromeo College and won a scholarship to the Uni- energy levels. Fluid intake is critical There are heart palpitations, attend to them. My friend spoke of during the early months of the grief shortness of breath, aches and pains her understanding of her physical versity of Berlin. A daily communicant from age 14, process. Dehydration can cause a to contend with. These are all natu- grief so beautifully when she said, he joined the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and in 1881 ral responses to losing a loved one “It’s when your body finally catches series of distressing ailments includ- made a private vow of celibacy. He mastered ancient ing mental confusion, so we must and I assure you, not just all in your up with your mind.” drink generous amounts of healthy head. and modern languages, and became the world’s leading beverages and water. If we focus on doing the hard expert on Roman law, teaching it in Pavia. His spiritual Sleep disturbances and deprava- work of grief, these symptoms will Kay Cozad is a certified grief edu- tion make for long and tiring days. abate over time. Be patient and give cator and news editor of Today’s life in the Third Order of St. Francis focused on Eu- If you have trouble falling asleep or yourself permission to take gentle Catholic newspaper. She is the charistic devotion, prayer and meditation. He died of getting back to sleep after waking care of yourself as you grieve. If author of “Prayer Book for typhoid fever. in the night try changing your bed you are uncomfortable with an ail- Widows,” Our Sunday Visitor, time routine or changing the side of ment or it persists over time, consult 2004, and can be reached at the bed you sleep on. a doctor. [email protected]. OctOber 16, 2011 today’s catholic 13

ICCL soCCer resuLts Inter-City Catholic League results for girls’ varsity soccer for playoff games on Sunday Oct. 9, include the following: Holy Cross beat St. Anthony, 3-1; St. Thomas defeated Holy Family, 2-0; and St. Pius won over St. Adalbert, 4-0. In boys’ varsity soccer action, Christ the King Sports beat Mishawaka Catholic, 2-1. Playoffs continue Sunday, Oct. 16, at Marian Field in Mishawaka. unblemished Crusaders keep CYO football playoffs finish round one

By mICheLLe C astL eman spreading the ball around to four with a 2-5 record, the sixth-place winning streak over different receivers, while Burns and seed, St. Jude, lost a tough one to St. the St. Vincent big men did the rest. John, Fort Wayne/St. Joseph-Hessen By joe kozI nskI 5:50 left before intermission. FORT WAYNE — The Catholic Offensive line coach Steve Cassel. Mishawaka Catholic started the Youth League (CYO) football play- Fiacable praised the effort of his Coaching since the late 1990s, next series with a big return from offs got underway on Sunday, Oct. O-line during the Panthers’ post Patrick Joley was pleased with his MISHAWKA — The last day for Bruno Cataldo added to by a horse 9, at Bishop Luers High School, game talk. The starting five are team’s performance this season the Inter-City Catholic League collar infraction put the Saints deep narrowing the field for second-round strong-side tackle Jeremy Herber, and the efforts of several stand- (ICCL) regular season pitted two into Crusader territory. action on Oct. 16. strong-side guard Jake Tomlinson, outs, including linebacker-fullback rivals — the one-loss Mishawaka A tailback pass from Whitfield Holy Cross downed St. John the center Landon Campbell, backside Calvin Steinberg, quarterback Mark Catholic Saints verses the unde- to Gavin Verslype made first and Baptist, New Haven, while the regu- guard Frankie Yanko and backside Korson, receivers Andy Bruns and feated Holy Cross/Christ the King goal, and the Saints were knocking lar season champions, the St. Charles tackle Dominic Lancia. Tight end David Obergfell, lineman Marcos Crusaders, who coveted a league on the door. But on 4th-and-a-half Cardinals rolled to a win in their Freimuth and backup lineman Olivas and seventh-grade running championship and an unblem- yard, Ravotto’s quarterback sneak initial round of post season action Bryce Kumfer also blocked well as back Hake. ished record. was extinguished by the determined defeating Queen of Angels/Most did the Panthers’ receivers. The Saints started the game by Crusader line. Precious Blood, 43-0. The Cardinals On defense, the Panthers limited Volleyball giving the Crusader defense a major The Saints would get the ball will face St. Vincent, who got by Knights running back Morken At the net, St. Mary/St. Joseph dose of smash-mouth football as back with 34 seconds to go in the JAT, in their next outing. and kept the talented athlete out turned in a great effort taking the quarterback Joe Ravotto nestled the half at the 20-yard line, the driv- Highlights reported by Casey of the end zone. Furthermore, St. conference champs — St. Therese ball in the belly of tailback ing purple-and-gold-clad squad O’Boyle detailed that St. Vincent Vincent’s starting defense gave up — to three games in a “no count” Whitfield play-after-play until after needed a score before half. But jumped on top of JAT early, racing just four completions on 17 passing volleyball matchup. a procedure penalty halted the drive when Ravotto took a shallow drop, out to a 30-0 half-time advantage attempts by the JAT field general. Coach Nancy Ehmke explains, at the Holy Cross/Christ the King Connor Gentry of the Crusaders behind a relentless rushing game, a Burns, Herber, Yanko and “It was a nail biter. We lost the first 34-yard line. stepped across the line of scrim- timely aerial attack and a ball-hawk- Freimuth each had quarterback game, 23-25, won overwhelmingly, The Crusaders, using a parade mage and, almost in stride, picked ing defense, as the Panthers coasted sacks, while Blake Podschlne 25-17, in the second game then ran of combatants, quarterback Mark off the errant pass and raced 83 to a 36-16 win over the Knights. recorded a pair of quarterback sacks out of energy in the third game, Madden, running backs Brendan yards untouched for a score. Again Running back Austin Burns led for St. Vincent. Tomlinson had a 15-4.” Chappell-Cromartie and Ryan Gallagher’s kick was good, 16-0, to the Panthers in rushing, scoring forced fumble, which was recov- She added, “It was a testimony Mannell diligently worked their way end the half. from 54 yards out on the second ered by O’Boyle. Jared Roy, Nick that our girls never give up no mat- down field fighting for every yard The defenses were the story play from scrimmage, as the St. Fiacable and Mitch Effinger each ter who their opponent is.” The against the stingy Saint defense. of the second half as both teams Vincent offensive line had its best had multiple open-field tackles for CYO regular season is winding On the last play of the drive seemed like they were running game of the year. Quarterback the Panthers’ defense. down with tournament play starting — with the ball on the seven — into brick walls until in the fourth Dalton O’Boyle passed for 101 yards, After finishing the regular season the week of Oct. 17. Madden rolled out and unable to quarter. The Saints’ Patrick Coulter find a covered receiver scampered jumped on a lose ball at the 37-yard into the corner of the end zone line giving Mishawaka Catholic breaking the deadlock, Cameron Considering your burial needs now ICCL, page 14 Gallagher’s kick was true, 8-0, with will save your loved ones from praying for an end to abortion making those difficult decisions.

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has been about making us better as a team,” added Krzyewski. “Now we have to enjoy the win, put it behind Sheen, Estevez talk about ‘The Way,’ ICCL us and prepare for a playoff run that ContInueD From page 13 is anybody’s ballgame.” “After the big play by Gentry, their own faith journey I challenged our kids to win the Catholic Universe Bulletin, the challenges and help each other find new life. second half and they stepped up, By nanC y erI kson and we saw positive things,” Violi diocesan newspaper. He and Estevez inner peace. Whitfield again would be the were in town as part of a cross-coun- While placed in a Catholic set- torch bearer for the Saints, first with said. “Turnovers and penalties hurt CLEVELAND (CNS) — Perhaps try bus tour to promote their movie, ting, the film has universal appeal a nifty slicing-dicing-leaping-diving us; but to their credit, the Crusaders one day, without a film crew or a “The Way.” for not only fathers and sons but run of 11 yards and then with a race capitalized on them.” movie script or an air-conditioned “I long to do it. And seriously anyone searching for answers in to paydirt. Alexander Horvath’s kick In other action, the St. Anthony trailer full of bottled water and pre- to have that time, that freedom, to their lives. was good making the score, 16-8, Panthers ended the season with one packaged snacks, Martin Sheen and make the journey physically but also “This movie has the potential and within reach with 4:03 left. loss by defeating the West Side Emilio Estevez will find themselves to go inside and hear the heartbeat to address all the big life themes The Crusaders tried to run the Catholic Cardinals, 28-8. walking along Spain’s El Camino de and awaken the voice and be ruled — grief, loss, family, faith, lapse in clock out, but the Saints’ defense The Panthers spread the ball Santiago — the way of St. James. by that, the transcendent pilgrimage faith,” Estevez said. held tight and stopped Madden on a around and scored on runs from The 800-kilometer historic pil- which is inside,” Sheen said. “That I Back in February Estevez keeper on fourth down. Blake Benifiel and David Phillips, grimage trail — treaded upon by long for. If I only had the time.” and Sheen were at Georgetown The final drive for the Saints a punt return by Carlos Matovina , saints and seekers from all “But you have to promise not University in Washington for an would start at their own 47 with just and a pass and catch from Tony faith traditions for centuries — will to sign any autographs or take pic- interview and screening of the over a minute left. When the ball Carmola to Patrick Sandor. take father and son from the quaint tures,” quipped Estevez to his father, movie. At the time they announced squirted lose, Crusader Paul Revak The West Side touchdown came French village of St. Jean Pied de who enjoys spending time with his they would be conducting a 30-day, pounced on the fumble sealing the on a 20-yard run by Alex Mroz. Port through the grandiose Pyrenees fans, allowing them to take photos 30-city cross-country promotion game and undefeated regular season The first round of the playoffs Mountains across the sun-drenched and get autographs no matter how bus trip from to New for exuberant squad. start Sunday at Marian’s Otolski northern Spanish region of Galicia long it takes or how tired he is after York. The tour brought them back “Coach Tony Violi has his team Field with the St. Matthew Blazers to the cathedral at Santiago de shooting a film. to Washington Oct. 1 at the Basilica ready to play. Their defensive line- taking on the West Side Cardinals Compostela. “The Way” tells the story of of the National Shrine of the man Gentry was causing us prob- at 4 p.m. They will perhaps carry back- four Westerners walking the 500- Immaculate Conception. lems all day,” explained Crusader packs and scallop shells — the sign mile pilgrimage route from the Raised a Catholic, Sheen fell Coach John Krzyzewski. “This is of St. James and a pilgrim on El French Pyrenees to Santiago de away from his faith for a time but the first time in my long career that I FInaL League stanDIngs Camino — and follow the warm Compostela. It opened nationwide returned to it some years ago and have been blessed to have very good team W L Galician sun by day and brilliant Oct. 7. today is active in social justice players at all five skilled positions Milky Way by night. Estevez wrote, directed and causes. — Madden, Chappell-Cromartie, Holy Cross Crusaders 4 0 They’ll sleep at the “posadas” produced the movie, which is about In the summer of 2003, while on Mannell, Gentry, Gabe Brooks and St. Anthony Panthers 3 1 — hostels — and have their “cre- a widower doctor, Dr. Tom Avery a break from filming the television Mitch Murphy.” Mishawaka dencials del peregrine” — Camino (Sheen), whose grown son (Estevez) series “The West Wing,” Sheen “During the season, it hasn’t Catholic Saints 2 2 passports — stamped at the spiritual — his only child — is killed in navigated the pilgrimage route by been a matter of spreading the ball St. Matthew Blazers 1 3 stops along the way. a storm while starting to walk El car with his grandson Taylor and around to make players happy, it West Side And just maybe, as Sheen Camino. The doctor decides to a close friend. At their first stop on explained, they’ll “go inside and reconnect with his faith and express the Camino, Taylor met the woman a reliable source for all your service needs hear the heartbeat and awaken the his grief by walking the Camino who would become his wife. voice.” for his son, bringing his son’s ashes “That was the first miracle. That in the Diocese of “I’m determined to do it,” said with him. Along the way, he is inspired me to want to do a story on the 71-year-old Sheen during an joined by three other pilgrims who the Camino,” said Sheen, who sug- Fort Wayne-south Bend interview in Cleveland with the are struggling with their own life gested Estevez write a screenplay.

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OctOber 16, 2011 T o d a y ’ s CaT h o l i C 15 resT in peaCe Churubusco Goshen Plymouth hat s appening Catherine Beerman Mary Jane Hunter, 80, Shirley M. Wolf, 79, W ’ h ? Avery, 88, St. John St. St. Michael Bosco Rose Marie Weaver, 86, South Bend What’s happening carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Elkhart St. John the Evangelist Louis Charles Proctor, Robert J. Ogren, 90, 86, Christ the King announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Granger St. Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or Peter F. Cole, 66, Chester S. Bukowski payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call Jonas Manuel Lopez, 6, St. Pius X Sr., 97, St. Anthony de St. Vincent de Paul Padua our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Angela Hazlewood Fort Wayne Murat, 37, St. Pius X Enrique Garcia, 53, James L. Bourke Jr., 66, St. Adalbert Carol M. Miranda, 77, Misc. happenings diocese in observance of Respect The theme for the day is “The St. Jude Life month. The South Bend area Beauty of the Word.” Bring a St. Pius X Mary Ann Galvas, 61, st. Vincent de paul society retreat Sinh Ba Hoang, 94, St. Hedwig talk will be Wednesday, Oct. Bible. The cost of the day is $15 Huntington South Bend — A retreat on and includes lunch. Register by St. Patrick “Vincentian Spirituality” will 19, at 7 p.m at St. Pius X Parish, Sandra A. Diffenbaugh, Arthur L. Kalicki, 90, Granger, in the Holy Cross Oct. 21 to Sister Barbara Anne be sponsored by the St. Joseph Hallman at (574) 259-5427. Helen Berghoff, 91, 58, Ss. Peter and Paul Holy Cross County St. Vincent de Paul Room. The Fort Wayne area talk will be Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 St. Charles Borromeo Society Sunday, Oct. 16, from FunDRaiseRs LaGrange Joan M. Rozycki, 79, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sacred p.m at St. Vincent Parish, Fort Cynthia Kay Lee, 48, John M. Prendergast, St. Hedwig Fish fry planned Heart Retreat Center. Anyone Wayne, in the Spiritual Center. St. Vincent de Paul 81, St. Joseph interested in learning more about Warsaw — The Knights of Carol N. Drzewiecki, the spirituality of the St. Vincent Murder mystery performed Columbus Council 4511 will host Mary Jane Stytle, 81, Mishawaka 74, St. John the Baptist de Paul Society are invited. Fort Wayne —Bishop Luers a fish fry on Friday, Oct. 14, from St. John the Baptist Albert Martin Nemes, Donald A. Golichowski, For information contact denise. Performing Arts Department 4:30-7 p.m. at the council hall. 96, St. Bavo [email protected] or will present, “The Butler Did It,” Price is $8.50 for adults and $4 Theresa Pohl, 86, 85, St. Anthony de (574) 234-6000 ext. 12105. written by Tim Kelly, at Bishop for children ages 6-12. St. Charles Borromeo Mary Portolese, 84, Padua Luers High School. Performances St. Bavo special Mass for couples trying to are Oct. 15 and 16, at 7:30 p.m. shopping extravaganza Norbert L. Seufert, 69, M. Sloma, 60, conceive planned Monroeville —St. Joseph School St. Vincent de Paul Notre Dame Holy Family Dance to the oldies HASA will have a shopping Brother Paul Bray, CSC, Granger — Msgr. Bill Schooler William S. Voors, 61, St. Robert J. McBride, 89, Fort Wayne — A St. Mary’s extravaganza Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 81, Our Lady of Holy will celebrate a special Mass Elizabeth Ann Seton Christ the King for couples who are experienc- Soup Kitchen Fundraiser featur- a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Monroeville Cross ing infertility or subfertility on ing Spike and the Bulldogs will Fire Station. Over 15 vendors will Gerald Coonrod, 83, St. Emma Schlorch, 95, be featured including Pampered Sister Rose Veronica Friday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m. in be held Saturday, Oct. 15, from Joseph-Hessen Cassel St. Joseph the chapel at St. Pius X. A pot- 7:30-11:30 p.m., in Oechtering Chef, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple Mattlingly, CSC, 101, luck dinner and fellowship will Hall at St. Mary’s Church. There and more. Lunch will be served. George E. Tkacz, 68, Our Lady of Loretto John Fred Hums, 91, will be a silent auction, 50/50 St. Charles Borromeo Christ the King follow. Contact Suzy Younger New Haven at [email protected] raffle and door prizes. Beer, wine Rummage and bake sale to RSVP or for information. and food available. Tickets are South Bend —Fresh bread baked Joan M. Gaff, 86, Harold Bandelier Jr., Syracuse This evening is sponsored by the $10 admission, $120 for reserved on site, cakes, pies and cookies St. Charles Borromeo 92, St. John the Baptist Everardo R. Ganz, 81, Elizabeth Ministry at St. Pius X table of eight. Contact Dottie at will be offered at the bake and St. Martin De Porres Garrett Ann M. Oberley, 40, Parish. (260) 705-1690 or Val at (260) rummage sale at St. John Parish, 450-5170 for more information. 3616 St. John Way, Saturday, Adelaide Cogley, 100, St. Louis Besancon Yoder Lisa everett to speak Oct. 22, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. St. Joseph Jeanette Marie Garey, Day of Reflection Fort Wayne-South Bend — Lisa and Sunday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. 78, St. Aloysius Everett, co-director of the dioc- Mishawaka — A day of reflec- to noon. On Sunday a $1 bag sale esan Office of Family Life, will tion will be held at St. Francis will be offered. and Hale streets, will have a hard and soft cover books. The speak on “Project Rachel: A Convent (across from Marian Christmas craft bazaar, Saturday, ABC will receive $20 per ton of Path to Hope and Healing After High School) Wednesday, Oct. Knights plan spaghetti dinner Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. paper. The school is located south Abortion” on each end of the 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fort Wayne — The Knights of The Rosary Sodality will offer of I-469, exit 6, on State Road 1. Columbus Council 451, 601 baked goods and a raffle. Visit www.papergatorrecycling. Reed Rd., will have a spaghetti com for information. dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 26, st. aloysius offers paper recyling You are invited to the from 5-6:30 p.m. Proceeds ben- Yoder — The St. Aloysius holy name society fish fry efit Cancer Services of Northeast Athletic Booster Club is collect- New Haven — The Holy Name All Souls Day Mass Indiana. ing paper for recycling. The Paper Society of St. John the Baptist Gator is located on the north side Parish will have a fish fry Friday, christmas craft bazaar of the school to collect newsprint, Oct. 14, from 4-7 p.m. Adults Fort Wayne — St. Joseph Parish, catalogs/magazines, junk mail, $7.50, children 5-12 $4 and chil- on the corner of Brooklyn phone books, office/school paper, dren under 5 free. Everyone is welcome at our Celebration of Life Event for BILL VOORS In the Resurrection Mausoleum Chapel Sunday, October 23, 2011 • 2:00-7:00 pm of the Calhoun Street Soups, Salads, Spirits 1915 S. Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne Catholic Cemetery of Fort Wayne A benefit to raise funds for family expenses: $10/Adult (kids free) 3500 Lake Avenue LIVE MUSIC...FAMILY EVENT...SILENT AUCTION Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - Noon Bill Voors Featuring: Possum Trot Orchestra, Eklectric Wood, Duane Eby, Jill Mozena, Bishop Kevin C. 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requirement of our faith and our Dwenger students take duty as citizens.” the rosary to new heights It is signed by Archbishop CITIZEN Timothy M. Dolan of New York, FORT WAYNE — Each year, COntInUeD FROM pAge 1 USCCB president, and the chair- during the month of October, the men of nine committees — pro-life, students of Bishop Dwenger High migration, education, communica- School pray the rosary in more than in health care, education and social tions, doctrine, domestic justice, 10 different languages, with the services. international justice and peace, cul- beginning of each prayer started in • “Intensifying efforts to redefine tural diversity, and laity, marriage, a different language and completed marriage” or to undermine it as family life and youth. in English. The rosary prayed in “the permanent, faithful and fruitful The committees are headed, multiple languages reminds the stu- union of one man and one woman.” respectively, by: Cardinal Daniel N. dents about all who share their faith • An economic crisis that has DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, around the globe. increased national and global unem- Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los This year, they took their prayer ployment, poverty and hunger, Angeles, Auxiliary Bishops Thomas to new heights. The students heav- requiring efforts to “protect those J. Curry and Gabino Zavala of ily involved in Dwenger’s Campus who are poor and vulnerable as well Los Angeles, Cardinal Donald W. Ministry constructed a rosary out of as future generations.” Wuerl of Washington, and Bishops balloons and the entire student body • “The failure to repair a broken Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, Calif.; gathered around the track on Oct. 7 immigration system.” Howard J. Hubbard of Albany, to pray together. Once the students • “Serious moral questions” N.Y.; Jaime Soto of Sacramento, completed the prayers, the balloons raised by wars, terror and violence, Calif.; and Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort were released into the sky. “particularly the absence of justice, Wayne-South Bend. “We saw in the news that a security and peace in the Holy Land CNS PhOtO/DArreN hAuCK, reuterS The document it introduces camp in Chicago did this balloon and throughout the Middle East.” A woman casts her ballot in remains unchanged since its rosary this past summer and we The introduction calls the U.S. glendale, Wis., during a recall approval by the full body of bishops thought it was a beautiful way to Catholic Church “a community of election in early August. A new at their November 2007 meeting share our faith with the commu- faith with a long tradition of teach- introduction to the U.S. bishops’ in Baltimore. It “represents the nity,” noted Barb Ruden, campus continuing teaching of our bishops’ ing and action on human life and document on political responsibil- minister. conference and our guidance for dignity, marriage and family, justice ity reminds Catholics that some She said, “October is the month and peace, care for creation and the Catholics in the exercise of their of the rosary and also in the midst common good.” issues “involve the clear obligation rights and duties as participants in of the 40 Days for Life campaign. American Catholics “are also to oppose intrinsic evils which can our democracy,” the introduction Our balloons are marked with blessed with religious liberty which never be justified,” while others says. “Life” as another reminder that we safeguards our right to bring our “require action to pursue justice The USCCB is launching a new believe in life from the point of con- principles and moral convictions and promote the common good.” website for “Forming Consciences ception to natural death.” into the public arena,” it adds. for Faithful Citizenship” at www. “These constitutional freedoms Urging Catholics to “share the usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful- need to be both exercised and pro- message of faithful citizenship and citizenship/. It will offer a wide tected, as some seek to mute the to use this document in form- range of web-based and written Bishop Dwenger high School students voices or limit the freedoms of reli- ing their own consciences, the materials and tools to assist pastors, release balloons during the rosary gious believers and religious institu- Introductory Note adds that “this parishes, Catholic organizations and at the high school on Oct. 7. PrOVIDeD BY BIShOP DweN ger hIgh SCh OOL tions,” it says. kind of political responsibility is a individuals.

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