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Sunday and Daily Readings . . . . 11 Serving the ChurchCriterion in Central and Souther n Indiana Since 1960 CriterionOnline.com January 20, 2006 Vol. XLVI, No. 14 75¢ Pope’s first encyclical nearing release, say Vatican officials VATICAN CITY (CNS)—After a in the text. the text included wording modifications, degradation. number of revi- The encyclical, the first by the new new explanatory sections and revision of The complete text of the encyclical sions, Pope pope, is titled “Deus Caritas Est” (“God the conclusion, he said. was expected to be published as a supple- Benedict XVI’s is Love”), words taken from the first let- According to the Italian news agency ment to Italy’s most popular Catholic encyclical on love, ter of St. John. ANSA, the encyclical begins with the magazine, Famiglia Cristiana, in its charity and Vatican sources described the text, words of St. John’s letter—“God is love, Jan. 25 issue. Christianity was about 50 pages in all, as a spiritual and whoever remains in love remains in On Jan. 23, the Pontifical Council being prepared for reflection on Christian love and erotic God and God in him”—and says they Cor Unum, the Vatican agency that coor- release in mid- love, the Church’s work of charity and its clearly express the centrality of the dinates charity activities, was hosting a January, Vatican mission to announce Christ. Christian faith, the Christian image of major Vatican conference that was officials said. The source who spoke on Jan. 17 said God, and the vision of man and his path. expected to examine Catholic charity One source said that an earlier version of the encyclical The encyclical, according to ANSA, operations in light of the papal encyclical. Pope Benedict XVI Jan. 17 that transla- was circulated to Vatican departments warns that in contemporary society German Archbishop Paul Cordes, tion work on the and a small number of theologians last erotic love is losing the connection to the president of Cor Unum, was said by encyclical had just been completed that fall, resulting in a significant number of self-sacrificing spiritual love proposed sources to have had a key role in prepara- day because of delays caused by changes suggested changes. Subsequent editing of by Christianity, resulting in sexual tion of the encyclical. † Archbishop: Death penalty Photo by Sean Gallagher Photo by fails to bring closure By Mary Ann Wyand

More than 35 state legislators heard Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein and two prison chaplains explain why the Catholic Church opposes capital punishment during a Jan. 12 luncheon sponsored by the Indiana Catholic Conference in downtown Indianapolis. Archbishop Buechlein was joined by Holy Cross Father Thomas McNally, who is in residence at St. Adalbert Parish in South Bend, Ind., and Deacon Malcolm Lunsford of Merrillville, who minister as chaplains at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Ind. Archbishop Buechlein told the legisla- tors that the Catholic Church cares about convicted murderers incarcerated on death row in state and federal prisons because Jesus—who founded the Church more Mary Ann Gilbert, a resident of a group home for disabled adults in Indianapolis, prepares to receive Communion from deacon candidate Tom Ward, a than 2,000 years ago and served a brief member of St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis. Ward, who makes Communion calls as part of his pastoral formation for the diaconate, said time in prison in Jerusalem—preached the that in the ministry he finds “great joy in bringing Christ” to the Catholic residents of group homes in the parish. Gospel of reconciliation and mercy. “That’s my starting point for reaching out to those condemned to die at the hands of the government, be that federal or Pastoral ministry assignments state,” the archbishop said. “I have come to know several of the men on death row at the federal penitentiary in Terre Haute. You may or may not recall that I received help deacon candidates grow one of them into the Catholic Church. I gave the sacrament of confirmation to a By Sean Gallagher archdiocesan parishes, agencies and other people in different situations.” See DEATH, page 2 places, such as hospitals or jails. Hodges said that his ministry of lead- The archdiocesan deacon formation “It begins to build a knowledge base ing jail Communion services has helped program is designed to help the 25 dea- for them in the practice of ministry,” him both appreciate those whom he is con candidates come to know the sacra- Father Bede said. “They’re, by and large, serving and grow in his own right. mental identity that they will take on if practically oriented men so they want to “Sometimes I’m really humbled they are ultimately ordained. know how to do different [ministries]. By when I come out of that prayer service According to the Holy See’s 1998 doing them and having some help from at the faith that these men have,” he Basic Norms for the Formation of their pastor or supervisor, they get some said. “They’re kind of at wits’ end, and Permanent Deacons, ordination to the direction on how to do that.” they’re kind of hanging on to the end of diaconate conforms those ordained “to Deacon candidate Steve Hodges, a the rope. It’s amazing how many of Christ who made himself the deacon, or member of SS. Francis and Clare Parish in these guys have hope, and they’re lean- servant, of all” ( 7). Greenwood, has experienced how his cur- ing on Christ to get them through it.” Benedictine Father Bede Cisco, rent pastoral ministry assignment at the Deacon candidate Tom Ward, a director of the archdiocesan Office of Johnson County Jail in Franklin is related member of St. Simon the Apostle Parish Deacon Formation, oversees the forma- to his intellectual formation. in Indianapolis, said his ministry of tak- tion program in which the deacon can- “It’s helped me take some of the things ing Communion to group homes in the didates participate and thinks that it that we’ve been taught and apply it in a parish where disabled adults live has will help them gradually take on this practical way instead of just repeating helped him grow spiritually. identity. things back,” he said. “It enhances my appreciation for the The program has four interrelated Father Bede also spoke about how the Eucharist,” he said. “When I get to visit components dealing with human, intel- candidates’ ministry assignments are con- with [them], and I can see these people lectual, spiritual and pastoral formation. nected to their human formation, saying who are seriously disadvantaged and In pastoral formation, the candidates that it helps them to become more “com- see them have even the slightest participate in different ministries in passionate and attentive ministers to See DEACONS, page 8 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, January 20, 2006

DEATH Driving legislation for immigrants to be addr essed continued from page 1 second man on death row, and I have By Brigid Curtis Ayer get a driver’s license without a Social thinking of the 1850s. There will prayed with several others who are there.” Security number,” said Aguilera, who is always be a remnant of this ‘Know Archbishop Buechlein said he believes As immigrants pour into Indiana to a member of St. Stanislaus Parish in East Nothing’ mentality. Even though we “these men and others on death row are fill the labor shortfall, the Indiana Chicago, Ind., in the Gary Diocese. The are a country of immigrants, there and were truly trying to be repentant.” General Assembly will consider legis- Real ID Act set guidelines for undocu- will always be a group of people who He said this brings to mind questions in lation grant- mented immigrants regarding driving will do anything to make the immi- his own heart about what good is being ing the undoc- privileges. grants not welcome.” accomplished or can be accomplished by umented When asked about opposition to the House Bills 1310 and 1357 have executing people who are repentant or by immigrants legislation, the representative said, been assigned to the House executing those who are not repentant, driving privi- “Those who are anti-immigration see Committee on Public Safety and thus depriving them of the possibility of leges—legis- this as a step furthering immigration sta- Homeland Security. Rep. Bill Ruppel remorse. lation the Indiana Catholic Conference tus, but that’s a federal issue, not a state (R-North Manchester) chairs the com- “The Church does not question in prin- has marked as a priority issue this issue. While I support tightening of mittee. Murphy said he is hopeful the ciple the state’s right to impose the death year. immigration controls, Indiana’s not a bill will pass this year. penalty in order to protect its citizens,” the Rep. John Aguilera (D-East border state.” Benedictine Sister Karen Durliat of archbishop said, “but the Church does not Chicago), author of one of the driving “We’re just dealing with reality and the Guadalupe Center in Huntingburg, believe that this right needs to be exer- privileges proposals, said the purpose trying to tackle a state issue by giving a ministry of the Evansville Diocese cised at this time because the state has at of House Bill 1357 is to create a new those already living here a valid way to which serves the Hispanic commu- its disposal an alternative way to protect category of driving privileges in drive,” Aguilera nity, said she knows there are a lot of society—that is, life imprisonment with- Indiana known added. people who can’t obtain a driver’s out the possibility of parole.” as a driver’s Rep. Mike license because they are not legal After meeting some of the men incar- certificate. Murphy, (R-Indi- immigrants. cerated on the federal death row at the “It is primar- anapolis) who has “The driver’s certificate program U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, the arch- ily for those authored a similar would be a great help to those who bishop said he believes the death penalty who are undoc- driving privileges need to drive to work, to English as a does more harm than good. umented—with- proposal—House second language class or to take their “I think the death penalty feeds a out a Social Bill 1310—said children to school,” Sister Karen said. frenzy for revenge while giving no Security num- his bill attempts to A February 2005 report to the demonstrable proof that we are deterring ber—but who do two things. Indiana Commission on violence,” he said. “Revenge does not lib- live and work “First, to recog- Hispanic/Latino Affairs (ICHLA) sub- erate the family of victims nor does it in our state. It Rep. Mike Murphy nize the reality of mitted by the subcommittee on the dri- ennoble the victims of crime. Only for- Rep. John Aguilera does not allow the many immi- ver’s license issue noted, “Problems giveness liberates.” them to board a grants we have here working in our com- resulting from not licensing drivers Society must never forget the victims plane. It does not further their immi- munity, but who do not have the legal include increased insurance rates, of crime and their bereaved loved ones, he gration status,” Aguilera said. documentation to obtain a driver’s greater risk of accidents, and higher said, but “I think a truly honorable memo- “The reality of this issue is we have license to drive to work,” said Murphy, costs of policing roads and highways, rial to victims of violent crime is to an immigrant community living, work- who is a member of St. Jude Parish in negatively impacting all.” choose life rather than death.” ing and paying taxes in our state,” he Indianapolis. The subcommittee concluded in Deacon Lunsford, a permanent deacon continued. “This bill simply gives “Secondly, it is to solve a problem by their report that access to driving of the Diocese of Gary, said Gary Bishop them a valid way to move around the providing an opportunity to qualify for a privileges “will make Indiana a safer, Dale J. Melczek asked him to minister to state. We’re really trying to take care driving certificate as long as they first more attractive state for growth of offenders at the of a public safety issue.” take a written and driving test and have business, tourism and families.” state prison nearly House Bill 1357 is modeled after valid insurance.” For more information about the six years ago. Utah’s driving privileges law and, if Regarding opposition to the driving Indiana Catholic Conference and its “I spend a good passed, the driving privilege would privileges concept, Murphy said, “You’re legislative updates, log on to deal of time on only be valid in Indiana. always going to have opposition to a www.indianacc.org. death row and I “It became clear when the federal group of people who look different or know every man government enacted the Real ID Act speak a different language. This is a (Bridget Curtis Ayer is a correspon- there,” Deacon that immigrants would not be able to classic example of the ‘Know Nothing’ dent for The Criterion.) † Lunsford said. “I’ve known every man that has been To consider the true cost of the death they’re reluctant to talk about it to anyone utmost sympathy for the families of their executed in the penalty, Deacon Lunsford said, people other than clergy.” victims, but the men on death row are not Deacon Malcolm state since mid- must also remember the hardship that it Deacon Lunsford said the U.S. joins monsters. They are human beings entitled Lunsford 2000, and this places on the offender’s family as well as China and Iran on the list of countries that to our concern and, yes, love because they includes Harley Department of Corrections employees and still administer the death penalty. are the precious children of their Creator.” Roach, who hung himself on [Jan. 10] to other inmates. “Within the United States, only about Father McNally said he spent time with avoid the death penalty.” “In dollars and cents, it’s much more 30 states still use the death penalty,” he three death row inmates immediately before Deacon Lunsford said he brings reasonable and much less expensive to said. “New Jersey just voted a moratorium their execution and witnessed two execu- Communion to all the Catholic men on house a person for the rest of his life than against it. It’s time for us to take another tions. death row and also is available to listen to it is to execute him,” he said, citing the look at what we do in Indiana. We need to “In all three cases,” he said, “the men and talk with any inmate regardless of Access Indiana Web page link to the take a serious look at life imprisonment have shown not only courage in the face of their religion. Department of Corrections. without the possibility of parole as a their impending death, but obvious signs of “When Gregory Scott Johnson was exe- “Anger is self-fulfilling,” he said. “It replacement for the death penalty. There repentance for what they have done. During cuted last May, I was with him as was feeds on itself and continues to grow.” are men in prison living useful lives their long years on death row, they have Father McNally,” he said. “It hurt because, The state executed five men last year, behind bars, and for those who cannot more than enough time for conversion of as I told his family at the funeral in Deacon Lunsford said. “I can tell you that adjust, … there are lock-down units heart, and many experience exactly that.” † Anderson, Greg was not the same person on the day of an execution and the days where they can be controlled.” that we killed who did the crime some leading up to it, there’s an unnatural sense Father McNally, who has ministered as 20 years previously. Killing Greg solved of quietness [in the prison]. Some correc- a volunteer chaplain at the state prison for Correction nothing. The victim’s family members are tions officers would come to me and ask three years, said he celebrates Masses for still angry, and they will never have any me to pray with them to help them the inmates and visits offenders who are In the Jan. 13 edition of The Criterion, closure. The only way you can have clo- through this period. These are good peo- incarcerated in lock-down units. the name of Mary Tietz, a resident of sure, I am convinced, is through forgive- ple. They’re just doing their jobs. Many of “Indeed, they have committed terrible St. Paul Hermitage in Beech Grove, was ness.” them do not support the death penalty, but crimes,” Father McNally said. “I have the misspelled in a photo caption on page 13.†

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The Criterion Friday, January 20, 2006 Page 3 Students, seminarians and adults to attend Mar ch for Life By Mary Ann Wyand Formation at Marian College in assume an active Indianapolis; Father Jonathan Meyer, role in ushering in a The Archdiocese of Indianapolis is assistant director of youth and young culture that sup- sending four busloads of high school stu- adult ministry for the archdiocese and ports and respects dents, collegians, seminarians and adult associate pastor of Our Lady of the human life from the Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann chaperones on a three-day pilgrimage to Greenwood Parish in Greenwood; Father moment of concep- the 33rd annual Eric Johnson, archdiocesan vocations tion,” Sister Diane Rally and March director; and Father Shaun Whittington, said. “The pilgrim- for Life on Jan. 23 associate pastor of St. Monica Parish in age experience in Washington, Indianapolis. includes prayer, D.C. “The priests will set the spiritual tone sacrifice, supplica- The theme for for the pilgrimage,” Sister Diane said. tion and celebration this year’s march is “They will lead the students and chaper- of the sacraments “Roe vs. Wade ones in prayer, reflection and the rosary.” during the trip. Violates the Father Meyer asked Catholics in cen- These spiritual American Way.” tral and southern Indiana to pray the experiences rein- Servants of the rosary with the pilgrims during their trip force the idea that Sister Diane Carollo Gospel of Life to and from the nation’s capital. He said the battle against Sister Diane the pilgrimage directors on the archdioce- the culture of death Carollo, director of the archdiocesan san buses will lead rosaries at 7:30 p.m. and legalized abor- Office for Pro-Life Ministry, said on Jan. 21 and Jan. 23. tion must first be 216 participants from most of the 11 “The March for Life is a life-changing waged on the spiri- deaneries and diocesan high schools are pilgrimage,” Father Meyer said. “Our tual plane.” traveling on the archdiocesan buses. hope is to save lives through our prayers, The pro-life pil- The archdiocesan pilgrims will wear sacrifices and witness. One way we do grimage begins with black sweatshirts that say “33 years this is through the intercession of Mary. Mass at 5 p.m. on The 216 archdiocesan pilgrims will wear black sweatshirts that say defending life—Archdiocese of When we are united in praying the rosary, Jan. 21 at SS. Peter “33 years defending life—Archdiocese of Indianapolis” during the annual Indianapolis.” we implore God with our Mother to hear and Paul Cathedral March for Life in Washington, D.C. Sister Diane said Roncalli High School our prayers. There is real power in this in Indianapolis. The in Indianapolis is sending one bus and form of prayer.” group then departs at 7 p.m. from the Again this year, Right to Life of Father Gregory Bramlage, pastor of four Sister Diane said Archbishop Daniel Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center in Indianapolis will sponsor an interdenom- parishes in the Batesville Deanery, has M. Buechlein will not be able to partici- Indianapolis. inational Memorial Service and Walk for organized three buses for teenagers from pate in this year’s march and rally in On Jan. 22, the pilgrims will arrive in the Unborn at 2 p.m. on Jan. 29 at the St. Nicholas Parish in Ripley County, Washington due to a scheduling conflict. Washington at about 8:30 a.m., then tour auditorium of the Indiana War Memorial, St. Maurice Parish in Decatur County, She said two seminarians from Saint historic sites and participate in the 431 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis. St. John the Evangelist Parish in Enochs- Meinrad School of Theology and 10 sem- National Mass for Life at 8 p.m. at the The service is free and open to the burg and St. Anne Parish in Hamburg. inarians from the Bishop Bruté House of Basilica of the National Shrine of the public. Four diocesan priests will serve as pil- Formation are participating in the pro-life Immaculate Conception adjacent to The “We hope to provide an opportunity to grimage directors on the archdiocesan pilgrimage as well as other Marian Catholic University of America. commemorate [the lives of] all the unborn buses and assist the youth ministry coor- College students and collegians from Ball On Jan. 23, they will begin the day at who have died since Roe vs. Wade,” said dinators who will serve as bus captains. State University in Muncie, Ind. 8 a.m. with Mass at the Franciscan Holy Rosary parishioner Lauren Senac of The pilgrimage directors are Father “The participation of the youth from Monastery in Washington, then partici- Indianapolis, the office manager of Right Robert Robeson, archdiocesan director of the archdiocese at the Rally and March pate in the noon rally at Seventh Street to Life of Indianapolis, who is coordinat- youth and young adult ministry and direc- for Life in Washington, D.C., is most and the National Mall followed by the ing the annual pro-life memorial obser- tor of the Bishop Bruté House of important because it trains them to 1 p.m. march to Capitol Hill. vance. † Criterion Web site grows during first year, launches new blog

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OPINION

Making a Difference/Tony Magliano Reporting back on Wal-Mart

A few months ago, I wrote about three Keck said there are 200 auditors work- Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 Bangladeshi garment workers whom I ing to ensure that factories contracting with Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher heard speak at Wal-Mart are in compliance with their own Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus St. Joseph’s national labor laws. University in However, Barbara Briggs, senior associ- Philadelphia. They ate for the National Labor Committee, told explained that they me that this auditing has no transparency. Editorial were forced to sew “It is completely under the control of Wal- garments in hot facto- Mart, and it is not published,” she said. ries with poor ventila- By conducting off-site interviews with A researcher handles tion, 14 to 18 hours a workers, “we have learned that these facto- culture trays contain- day, six to seven days ries often have serious human rights viola- ing human embryonic a week, for approxi- tions,” said Briggs, explaining that it is stem cells in a lab at mately 17 cents an hour. quite common for workers to labor the University of I asked readers to write to the chief 70 hours a week; many work between Wisconsin-Madison. executive officer of Wal-Mart, Lee Scott, 80 and 100 hours. Because workers are requesting that he use his considerable paid on average 17 cents an hour, they feel

CNS photo courtesy University of Wisconsin CNS photo courtesy of University influence to help improve the miserable compelled to submit to these grueling wages and inhumane conditions endured schedules in order to put food on the table. by workers in factories producing goods When I asked Keck if Wal-Mart would sold by his corporation. disclose the names and addresses of every Specifically, the National Labor factory that produces garments for their Committee asked us to urge Wal-Mart to stores so that independent investigations take steps with these factories to ensure could be conducted, she said they are con- that all garment workers receive one day sidering it. But she expressed concern over off a week, three months paid maternity the added administration costs. leave, humane working conditions and Briggs said Wal-Mart has detailed con- 20 cents more for each garment they trol over its international vendor supply make. system and that it would be a small cost to Stem cell research I requested readers to send their letters reveal who their suppliers are. he scientific world, as well as this research because it always results in to me so that I could forward them in bulk Briggs said that it is very important that Tthose who have been campaigning the death of the embryo. The Church to Scott. Realizing that most people—even the public keep up the pressure on for the use of embryos for stem-cell accepts the biological truth that an concerned people—do not write letters to Wal-Mart until real change occurs. research, was shocked back in embryo is human life and it teaches that legislators or corporate CEOs, I expected to To learn how you can continue to help, December when Dr. Hwang Woo-suk all human life is sacred. receive only about 30 letters. visit the National Labor Committee at admitted that some of his research had Meanwhile, there have been numer- Wow! Was I surprised! More than www.nlcnet.org and get on their e-mail list. been fabricated. ous advances in research using what are 700 schoolchildren, elderly folks, priests, If you do not have access to the Internet, The South Korean veterinarian had known as adult stem cells, including sisters, brothers, teachers, doctors, business please call the NLC at 212-242-3002 and become a national hero when he those taken from bone marrow and leaders and homemakers responded. After ask that information on the Wal-Mart cam- claimed last March, in Science maga- umbilical-cord blood. These experi- reading every single heartfelt letter, I paign be periodically mailed to you. zine, that he had cultivated stem cells ments don’t result in the death of an mailed them off to Wal-Mart and awaited a Briggs assured me that we have made a from a cloned human embryo. He fol- embryo. It would seem natural that this response. difference here. For the sake of these poor lowed that up in the June 17 issue of the is where efforts should be made. Early in the new year, Beth Keck, workers, let’s keep at it! magazine with the claim that he had It was encouraging, therefore, that Wal-Mart’s director of international corpo- created 11 stem-cell lines genetically Congress approved, and President Bush rate affairs, called me. And now I am (Tony Magliano is a columnist for Catholic linked to his patients. signed, legislation that established a reporting back to you as I promised. News Service.) † Dr. Hwang has been disgraced, and national program to promote the use of the whole episode shows how eagerly stem cells from umbilical-cord blood. some people have been for some kind of The U.S. House of Representatives Letters to the Editor breakthrough that might result in the use approved the bill last May by a vote of of embryonic stem cells to cure all 431-1 and the Senate approved it by Why latest Vatican God’s will, for a couple to conceive that is kinds of diseases, such as Parkinson’s unanimous consent on Dec. 16. a man and a woman. and diabetes. The South Korean govern- There is also the possibility that instruction was needed The sexual act must be open to the ment had given Hwang a $25 million another approach might work. This letter is in response to the two let- “transmission of life,” as the letter alludes grant, and he apparently felt that he had Dr. William Hurlbut, a bioethicist at ters that were published in the Dec. 9 issue to. It is obvious that this does not mean that to come up with something after Stanford University, proposed what he of The Criterion. Both letters made a good every act must yield a child. An act by a 10 years of research. called altered nuclear transfer, a process point: What is the purpose of the Vatican- married couple that does not result in a new There has been a race among scien- that would use embryo-like stem cells issued document, “On Priesthood and life despite their fertility is not a sinful act. tists to be the first to prove that embry- without actually creating or destroying Those With Homosexual Tendencies,” if Therefore, being open to the transmission onic stem cells and human cloning can embryos. That led to another proposal, priests are supposed to be celibate anyway? of life has only partially to do with the fer- result in those medical breakthroughs by Dr. Robert George of Princeton and My understanding of the document is tility of the couple. that they are convinced are possible. It’s Dr. Markus Grompe of the Oregon that it excludes from the priesthood only What then does it mean to be open to the same belief that convinced voters in Stem Cell Center, for what they called those who are unable or unwilling to con- the transmission of life? This does not California to approve what was known oocyte-assisted reprogramming—a vari- trol their homosexual desires. Those who mean that the couple must be fertile, only as Proposition 71, an amendment to the ation of Hurlbut’s proposal. Catholic, have passing moments of temptation, but that they do nothing to hinder the fertility California constitution and a $3 billion Protestant and Jewish theologians have do not entertain immoral thoughts, would of the act. A homosexual act, by its very bond measure to support embryonic promoted their proposal. be considered “in control.” nature, is closed to life because it is not between a man and a woman. stem-cell research. We hope that, now that Hwang has So why is there a need for this docu- In Humanae Vitae, Pope Paul VI wrote, The fact is that there remains no been discredited, research in the future ment? Perhaps the reason it bears such “[Married love] is a love which is total.” proof that embryonic stem cells are the will be done without the killing of importance is this: A homosexual priest that This means the gift of self that occurs in panacea that many people think they embryos. acts on his desires not only breaks his vow the sexual act must be complete. An infer- will be. The Catholic Church opposes — John F. Fink of celibacy, but also violates the natural tile couple still exchanges all that the two order of sexuality. If priests are meant to be have with one another. A homosexual act our spiritual fathers and, therefore, an cannot be a complete gift of self because example to all biological fathers, ought not the gift of fertility cannot be exchanged their desires be naturally ordered for their Middle East conflict between the individuals. ministry to be most successful? ow quickly things can change in requires a Palestinian state. A priest must be able to relate properly George Rahman, Terre Haute the Middle East. But it’s not just Israeli politics that H to both sexes. As the document outlines, In our Dec. 23 issue, we expressed make us pessimistic. Events among the homosexuality, since it is disordered, “cautious optimism” that some kind of Palestinians have been even more affects, in some way, this ability to relate to Letters Policy peace might come in the Holy Land. chaotic. Mahmoud Abbas has been others properly. Letters from readers are welcome and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s completely unable to control the One of the letters also stated: “I continue should be informed, relevant, well massive stroke quickly put an end to Palestinian extremists, and there’s now expressed, concise, temperate in tone, cour- to be confused ... that homosexual acts are that optimism. every indication that his Fatah Party teous and respectful. sinful because they are ‘closed to the trans- That throws politics in Israel into a will lose the Jan. 25 elections. Hamas, The editors reserve the right to select and mission of life,’ at the same time putting ... real mess. Perhaps Ehud Olmert will be which remains determined to destroy edit the letters based on space limitations, able to take over Sharon’s Kadima Israel, has won the allegiance of many approval on sexual acts involving infertile pastoral sensitivity and content. Party, win the elections in March and Palestinians by operating social welfare couples.” Letters must be signed, but, for serious reasons, names may be withheld. continue Sharon’s policies that could agencies. Abraham’s wife, Sarah, and Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, were both Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” result in a Palestinian state. Olmert, a It would be a tragedy if Hamas wins The Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, former mayor of Jerusalem, was—like a majority of the seats in the Palestinian thought to be barren. However, “nothing will be impossible for God” (Lk 1:37). IN 46206-1717. Sharon—originally a hardline hawk, parliament. Readers with access to e-mail may send but he too came to realize that peace — John F. Fink Even if an act is seemingly sterile, there letters to [email protected]. may still be a possibility, if it is within The Criterion Friday, January 20, 2006 Page 5

ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO DANIEL M. BUECHLEIN, O.S.B.

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR

Thanks to all who volunteer their ser vices to the Church suspect more Colts paraphernalia was House in Indianapolis for various meet- greeters or ushers, or taking up the collec- play a part in serving Christ in the poor. part of last Christmas’ gift exchange ings, prayer days and dinners. In every tion. Some folks faithfully count the The various councils of the Knights of Ithan in previous years. But I doubt that case, the experience was a pleasant one. Sunday collection. Some make sure that Columbus not only give time and talent to more than one Colts emblazoned bishop’s The staff could not be more accommodat- the sacristy, altar linens, albs and servers’ promoting the cause for human life, but miter was produced and presented as a ing. I also want to say how many people cassocks and surplices are kept in good also participate in various other projects Christmas gift! Needless to say, there will volunteer to help at meals and also help order. Some folks show up to shovel snow that benefit the poor. They deserve our never be an appropriate liturgical cere- with housekeeping. I am impressed. or rake leaves. Some fix meals for the pas- support as well. Recently, representatives mony where it could be worn. It has taken Needless to say, these folks are not look- tor. Some volunteer for youth ministry. of the Indiana Knights made a contribution its proud place in my unusual hat collec- ing for public praise and recognition, but Giving time in prayer is also a wonder- to the Bishop Bruté House of Formation at tion. I appreciate the ingenuous spirit they deserve it. ful service to the parish. I think of those Marian College in Indianapolis. It is only behind the gift. I was particularly touched that a dad who faithfully spend an hour before the one example of many gestures of service. Some weeks before Christmas, I wrote brought his children—a daughter in high Blessed Sacrament in church or in an ado- The Serra Club gives a lot of time to about my mom’s pineapple fudge and school and two boys of grade school ration chapel. Hundreds of people pray for promote religious and priestly vocations— wondered it anyone had a recipe for it. age—to help serve an evening meal. I us in the name of all of us. Some do so in most notable is the time they give to The son of a mother who never wrote think parents who do that are not only the wee hours of the night. prayer for vocations. down a recipe, of course, would never helping a good spiritual cause, but they are Who can estimate the good that is done In naming groups, I risk leaving out think of doing a search on the Internet. also teaching their family to serve others by women’s and men’s clubs in our some that are just as notable for their gen- But other folks did, and I am grateful. and they lead by example as well. What a parishes? How about those who volunteer erous gifts of time and talent. I am think- One woman sent a handwritten recipe good activity for family to share together! to help with bingo? Or those who invest ing of all of the parish and archdiocesan that sounds very much like my mom’s. I I praise all of you volunteers, young and countless hours in preparation for the committees, commissions and task forces. think I figured out why mom no longer old and all in between. annual social? I pray frequently and gratefully for all made the fudge in later years. The recipe If we were able to catalogue all the The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is of you—those known and unknown—who calls for lots of white sugar and brown people who serve our parishes, schools notable for its volunteer service all around serve Christ among us in unsung ways. sugar! The kind woman who sent the and agencies as volunteers, I know the the archdiocese. Some folks volunteer for You are truly gifts for God and for our recipe to the editor of The Criterion also numbers would be truly amazing. Often, direct service to the poor. Some work in Church! May God bless you a hundred- wrote: “Good Paper!”—which I appreci- this aspect of Christian stewardship—the the warehouses in the background. All fold! † ate. I send a special thank you to all of giving of time and talent—is unsung. you who took the trouble to come to my The service offered may be that of assistance. The recipes are now part of my helping in the school cafeteria. It may take Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for Januar y collection. the form of cleaning the church or chapel. Parents: that they may remain faithful to their vocations and encourage their children to In recent months, more than usual, I It may be a service of decorating the consider God’s call to service in the Church, especially as priests and religious. have been at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat church for special occasions, or serving as

Gracias a todos aquellos que prestan sus servicios voluntarios a la Iglesia ospecho que el año pasado, más que cenas. En todas las ocasiones, la experien- manteles del altar, hábitos, sotanas y sobre- la vida humana, sino que también partici- en años anteriores, los artículos de los cia ha sido placentera. El personal no pellices se mantengan en perfecto orden. pan en numerosos proyectos que benefician SColts formaron parte de los intercam- podría ser más amable. Asimismo, quiero Algunos compañeros van a apalear nieve o a los pobres. Ellos también merecen nue- bios de regalos. Pero dudo que se haya pro- mencionar a todas las personas que ayudan recoger hojas. Otros preparan comidas para stro apoyo. Recientemente, representantes ducido y regalado más de una mitra de como voluntarios durante las comidas y el pastor. Otros más prestan sus servicios de los Caballeros de Indiana realizaron una obispo adornada con el emblema de los también ayudan con la limpieza. Estoy voluntarios para el ministerio juvenil. contribución a la Casa de Formación del Colts como obsequio de Navidad. Por impresionado. Por supuesto que estas per- Dedicar tiempo a la oración es también Obispo Bruté en el Marian College de supuesto, nunca habrá ninguna ceremonia sonas no buscan elogios o el un servicio maravilloso para la parroquia. Indianápolis. Se trata tan sólo de un ejem- litúrgica adecuada donde pueda utilizarse. reconocimiento público, mas sin embargo, Pienso en aquellos que pasan una hora ante plo de sus miles de gestos de servicio. Ha pasado a ocupar orgullosamente su lo merecen. el Sagrado Sacramento en la iglesia, o en El Club Serra dedica mucho tiempo a la lugar en mi colección de sombreros Me sentí particularmente conmovido de una capilla de adoración. Cientos de per- promoción de las vocaciones religiosas y inusuales. Aprecio el espíritu ingenioso que que un padre llevara a sus hijos, una niña sonas rezan en nombre de todos nosotros. sacerdotales y lo más resaltante es el ideó este regalo. adolescente y dos varones en edad escolar, Algunos lo hacen a altas horas de la noche. tiempo que dedican a la oración por las Algunas semanas antes de Navidad, para ayudar a servir la comida de la tarde. ¿Quién puede medir el beneficio que vocaciones. escribí sobre el fudge de piña de mi madre Creo que los padres que hacen esto no sola- proporcionan los clubes de hombres y En la tarea de nombrar grupos corro el y preguntaba si alguien tendría la receta. mente están fomentando una buena causa mujeres en nuestras parroquias? ¿Y que riesgo de olvidar algunos que son igual- Por supuesto, el hijo de una madre que espiritual, sino que también enseñan a su hay de aquellos que sirven como voluntar- mente insignes por sus generosas dona- nunca apuntó una receta jamás habría pen- familia a servir a otros y además los guían ios en el bingo? ¿O aquellos que invierten ciones de tiempo y talento. Me refiero a sado en realizar una búsqueda en Internet. con su ejemplo. ¡Qué actividad tan buena innumerables horas en los preparativos todos los comités, comisiones y grupos de Pero otros lo hicieron y les estoy agrade- para compartir en familia! Aplaudo a todos para el evento social anual? trabajo arquidiocesanos y parroquiales. cido. los voluntarios, jóvenes y ancianos, al igual La sociedad de San Vicente de Paul es Rezo frecuente y agradecidamente por Una señora envió una receta escrita a que a todos los demás. notable por su servicio voluntario en toda todos ustedes, los conocidos y los descono- mano que se parece mucho a la de mi Si pudiéramos enumerar a todas las per- la Arquidiócesis. Algunos compañeros cidos, que sirven a Cristo entre nosotros de madre. Creo que entiendo por qué mi sonas que sirven como voluntarios en nues- ofrecen su trabajo voluntario para servir manera inadvertida. ¡Ustedes son ver- madre ya no hacía el fudge en sus últimos tras parroquias, escuelas y oficinas, sé que directamente a los pobres. Otros trabajan daderos obsequios para Dios y para nuestra años. ¡La receta requiere grandes canti- las cifras serían verdaderamente sorpren- en los depósitos tras bastidores. Todos Iglesia! ¡Que Dios los colme de bendi- dades de azúcar refinado y azúcar moreno! dentes. Con frecuencia este aspecto del ser- tienen su papel en la obra de servir a Cristo ciones! † La amable señora que envió la receta al edi- vicio cristiano, la dedicación de tiempo y a través de los pobres. tor de The Criterion también escribió: talento, pasa desapercibido. Las diversas asambleas de los “¡Excelente periódico!”, lo cual le El servicio prestado puede ser ayudar en Caballeros de Colón no solamente aportan Traducido por: Language Training Center, agradezco. Les envío mis agradecimientos la cafetería de la escuela. Puede tomar la tiempo y talento para promover la causa de Indianapolis especiales a todos aquellos que se tomaron forma de la limpieza de una iglesia o la molestia de ayudarme. Las recetas for- capilla. Quizás sea el servicio de decorar la man parte ahora de mi colección. iglesia para ocasiones especiales, o servir La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en enero En estos meses he frecuentado la casa de como anfitriones o acomodadores, o Padres: Que ellos puedan permanecer fieles a su vocación y puedan alentar a sus retiro Nuestra Señora de Fátima en recoger la colecta. Algunos compañeros hijos a considerar la llamada de Dios para ser vir en la iglesia, especialmente como Indianápolis, más de lo común, para asistir cuentan lealmente la colecta del domingo. sacerdotes y gente religiosa. a diversas reuniones, jornadas de oración y Otros se aseguran de que la sacristía, los Page 6 The Criterion Friday, January 20, 2006 Events Calendar January 20 Registration: 317-543-0154. January 22-26 retreat series, four Mondays, Community Commission, third Indianapolis. Office for Family Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 St. Monica Church, 6131 N. session 2, “Soul Brothers–Men annual Small Church Ministries, Divorce and Beyond E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Atrium Banquet Center, 3143 E. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. of the Bible Speak to Men of Community Convocation, “The Program, six-week sessions, Business Exchange, Mass, Thompson Road, Indianapolis. Parish mission, “Receive, Today,” 6-8 p.m., facilitator, Church on the Move: Forward, $30 per person. Registration: 6:30 a.m., buffet breakfast and St. Francis Medical and Surgical Renew, Rejoice!” 7:15 p.m. Congregation of Christian Deeper, Onward,” 8:45 a.m.- 317-236-1596 or 800-382-9836, program. Information: 765-966- Weight Loss Center, one-day Sunday, 7 p.m. Monday through Brother Barry Donaghue, dona- closing session, $30 per person. ext. 1586, or e-mail 0916. motivational workshop, $30 Thursday. Information: 317-253- tions accepted. Information: Information: 317-888-2861. [email protected]. per person. Information: 317- 2193. 812-535-4531 or Marian College, St. Francis Hall 782-7525. [email protected]. January 29 January 31 Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, January 23 St. Joseph University Parish, January 25 St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- January 22 Our Lady of Perpetual Help 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indian- 113 S. Fifth St., Terre Haute. St. Malacy Parish, 326 N. Green matic Renewal, praise, wor- MKVS and DM Center, Rexville Parish, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. St., Brownsburg. “Catholics apolis. Evening of reflection, ship, healing prayers, 7 p.m. (located on 925 South, .8 mile Albany. “Catholics Returning SpiritPro Workshop and retreat Home,” six-week series, session Returning Home,” six-week “Reflections of Haiti,” 4-7 p.m., Information: 317-797-2460. east of 421 South, 12 miles south series, four Tuesdays, “Soul 3, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: 812- series, session 4, 7-8:30 p.m. dinner 4 p.m., babysitting avail- of Versailles). Mass, 3:30 p.m., Sisters–Women of Scripture January 21 745-3112. Information: 317-858-8422. able, free-will donation. Regis- Cordifonte House of Prayer, with Father Elmer Burwinkel. tration: 317:781-9630. Speak to Women of Today,” 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Information: 812-689-3551 or January 23 January 28 6-8 p.m., facilitator, Carolyn Silent prayer day, 9 a.m.- e-mail [email protected] Vigo County Public Library, Our Lady of the Greenwood January 30-March 6 Surr, donations accepted. 2:30 p.m., brown bag lunch, or log on to Schoenstatt website Terre Haute. Saint Mary-of-the- Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Information: 812-535-4531 or free-will offering. at www.seidata.com/~frburwink. Woods. SpiritPro Workshop and Greenwood. Small Church Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., [email protected]. †

Perpetual adoration. Information: 317-357- Information: 317-634-8025. St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Chapel, 46th and Regular Events . . . 3546. Illinois streets, Indianapolis. Prayer service for Mondays peace, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Information: 317-253- Pope John Paul II Adoration Chapel, 1723 I St., St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 523 S. Merrill 1461. Daily events Bedford. Perpetual adoration. Information: St., Fortville. Rosary, 7:30 p.m. Information: St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia 812-279-5814. 317-485-4102. Holy Trinity Parish, 2618 W. St. Clair St., St., Indianapolis. Liturgy of the Hours, Mon.- Poticas Fri., morning prayer, 7:30 a.m., evening prayer, Indianapolis. for sale, noon-2 p.m. Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, Chapel, Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, Chapel, Information: 317-634-8025. 5:15 p.m. Information: 317-635-2021. 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Perpetual 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Prayer group, adoration. Information: 317-888-2861. 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-888-2861. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 Union St., SS. Francis and Clare Church, 5901 Olive Indianapolis. Liturgy of the Hours, Mon.-Fri., Branch Road, Greenwood. Mass, 6:30 a.m., St. Thomas More Church, 1200 N. Indiana St., St. Roch Church, 3600 S. Pennsylvania St., adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 7 a.m.- morning prayer, 7:05 a.m., evening prayer Mooresville. Perpetual adoration. Information: Indianapolis. Holy hour, 7 p.m. Information: 5:30 p.m. Information: 317-638-5551. 8 p.m., rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet, 11 317-831-4142. 317-784-1763. a.m., Benediction, 8 p.m. Information: 317-859- HOPE. Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indiana- Weekly events Marian Center, 3356 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. polis. Tridentine (Latin) Mass, Mon.-Fri., Sundays Prayer group, prayers for priests and religious, Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, Chapel, noon; Wed., Fri., 5:45 p.m. Information: 317- 9 a.m. Information: 317-257-2569. 636-4478. Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indiana- 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Rosary and polis. Tridentine (Latin) Mass, 9:30 a.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 7 p.m. Information: Cordiafonte House of Prayer, 3650 E. 46th St., Information: 317-636-4478. 317-888-2861. St. Barnabas Church, 8300 Rahke Road, Indian- Indianapolis. Monday silent prayer group, apolis. Mon.-Fri., Liturgy of the Hours, morn- 7 p.m. Information: 317-543-0154. ing prayer, 7:30 a.m., evening prayer, 6:30 p.m. St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., St. Francis Hospital and Health Center, 438 S. Information: 317-882-0724. Indianapolis. Mass in Vietnamese, 1 p.m. Tuesdays Emerson Ave., Greenwood. Wellness Com- Information: 317-244-9002. St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Road W., munity, cancer support group, 6-8 p.m., inter- St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Bosler Chapel, Sellersburg. Shepherds of Christ, rosary, view required before joining group. Information: 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis. Mon.-Fri., Christ the King Church, 1827 Kessler Blvd., E. prayers after 7 p.m. Mass. 317-257-1505. Liturgy of the Hours, morning prayer, Dr., Indianapolis. Exposition of the Blessed 7:30 a.m. Information: 317-253-1461. Sacrament, 7:30-9 p.m., rosary for world peace, Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th St., Beech Grove. St. Denis Church, 12155 N. Co. Road 600 E., 8 p.m. Information: 317-255-3666. Prayer group, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Information: 317- Westport. Liturgy of the Hours, morning St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Central Ave., 784-5454. prayer, 7 a.m. Information: 812-591-2362. Indianapolis. Leave a telephone number to be St. Gabriel Church, 6000 W. 34th St., Indiana- contacted by a member of the prayer group. polis. Spanish Mass, 5 p.m. Information: 317- St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Central Ave., St. Thomas More Church, 1200 N. Indiana St., Prayer line: 317-767-9479. 291-7014. Indianapolis. Bible sharing, 7 p.m. Information: Mooresville. Mass, 6 p.m. Information: 317- 317-283-5508. 831-4142. St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Holy Trinity Parish, 2618 W. St. Clair St., Church, Chapel, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Indianapolis. Poticas for sale, after 9 a.m. Mass. St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday Dr. E., Indiana- Thursdays polis. Marian Movement of Priests, prayer Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech cenacle, Mass, 7-8 p.m. Information: 317-842- Grove. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Pearl Harbor 5580. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Benediction, 5 p.m., Mass, 5:30 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454.

Submitted photos diorama Holy Spirit Church, 7243 E. 10th St., Indiana- polis. Bible study, Gospel of John, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Malachy Church, 326 N. Green St., Browns- Left, in early December, Maryah Information: 317-353-9404. burg. Liturgy of the Hours, 7 p.m. Information: Redmond, a sixth-grader at St. Joan 317-852-3195. of Arc School in Indianapolis, works Cordiafonte House of Prayer, 3650 E. 46th St., on model ship for a Pearl Harbor Indianapolis. Tuesday silent prayer hour, Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, Chapel, diorama that her class created. The 7 p.m. Information: 317-543-0154. 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Faith-sharing diorama was presented to the group, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: 317-856-7442. school on Dec. 12. St. Joseph Church, 125 E. Broadway, Shelby- ville. Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet after St. Lawrence Church, Chapel, 6944 E. 46th St., Below, the complete Pearl Harbor 8 a.m. Mass. Information: 317-398-8227. Indianapolis. Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- ment diorama created by the sixth-grade , 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mass. Information: 317- St. Francis Child and Adolescent Behavioral 546-4065. class at St. Joan of Arc School in Health Center, 650 E. Southport Road, Suite C, Indianapolis is displayed at the Indianapolis. “Awesome Kids,” therapeutic St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown school in early December. The dio- program for 5- to 13-year-olds grieving from Ave., Indianapolis. Adult Bible study, 6 p.m. rama was sold and the proceeds the loss of a loved one. Information: 317-783- Information: 317-632-9349. were given to the U.S.S. Arizona 8383. Memorial Museum in Honolulu, Christ the King Chapel, 1827 Kessler Blvd., E. Hawaii. St. Francis Child and Adolescent Behavioral Dr., Indianapolis. Marian prayers for priests, Health Center, 650 E Southport Road, Suite C, 5:30-6:30 a.m. Information: 317-255-3666. Indianapolis. “Teens Grieving Teens,” therapeu- tic program for high school students grieving Fatima Knights of Columbus, 1040 N. Post from the loss of one or more teenage friends, Road, Indianapolis. Euchre, 7 p.m. Information: 7-8 p.m. Information: 317-783-8383. 317-638-8416. † Wednesdays Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. 30th St. (behind VIPs... St. Michael Church), Indianapolis. Marian Providence Sister Kathleen Bernadette prayers for priests, 3-4 p.m. Information: 317- Smith was recently elected to the board of 271-8016. advisers for the National Black Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 5692 Sisters’ Conference Central Ave., Indianapolis. Marian Movement of (NBSC) headquar- Priests for laity, prayer cenacle, 1 p.m. tered in Washing- Information: 317-253-1678. ton, D.C. The NBSC was founded Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indiana- in 1968 to repre- polis. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, sent African- between Masses, noon-5:45 p.m. Information: American Catholic 317-636-4478. women religious in the United States. St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Sister Kathleen Ave., Indianapolis. Young adult Bible study, Bernadette will 6:15-7:15 p.m. Information: 317-632-9349. serve a three-year term on the board. † The Criterion Friday, January 20, 2006 Page 7 ‘Mission Day’ will help people cope with traumatic loss By Mary Ann Wyand “Everyone has assumptions about the help grieving people take enough time insight and group activities,” Msgr. things that they think could possibly hap- saying goodbye to a loved one by spend- Schaedel said. “The idea to have such a Bereavement ministry can be daunting pen in their world and the things that they ing more time with the person’s body dur- day grew out of the increasing realization at times because each loss is unique and think could possibly never happen,” he ing the wake and funeral service. on the part of our cemeteries’ staff that each person grieves in a different way. said. “Then something comes along that Tibbetts said research indicates that the their work was more than just ‘work.’ It is That’s why the archdiocesan Catholic is a violation of that assumptive world, more time survivors spend with the really a ministry. It is one of the Church’s Cemeteries Association began offering an and the greater the violation, the greater deceased person’s body, the better they corporal works of mercy to bury the dead. annual “Mission Day” four years ago for the trauma” experienced by survivors. seem to adjust to the bereavement “This is true not only for the Church’s pastors, parish staff members, funeral People in shock over the sudden death process. official ministers, but for everyone directors, cemeteries staff members and of a loved one often have limited coping Father Patrick Beidelman, pastor of involved—from the sales counselors in the lay volunteers who provide grief ministry skills, techniques and experience in deal- SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish in office to the groundskeepers,” he said. “I at archdiocesan parishes. ing with that kind of loss, Tibbetts said. It Indianapolis and part-time director of was so touched by the stories [that] our Steven Tibbetts of Minneapolis, a psy- is normal to have a difficult time accept- liturgy for the archdiocesan Office of maintenance folks shared with me about chotherapist, educator and funeral direc- ing the fact that a loved one died because Worship, will discuss “The Funeral Rites their encounters with people visiting graves tor, is the keynote speaker for the associa- of murder, suicide, an accident, sudden from a Liturgical Perspective.” in our Catholic cemeteries. As a staff, we tion’s fourth annual “Mission Day” on infant death syndrome or other unex- The program also includes a small- wanted time to reflect on our ministry Feb. 1 at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat pected health problems. group discussion on “Applying Our New together. Then came the idea to invite our House, 5353 E. 56th St., in Indianapolis. “It’s so unimaginable,” he said. Skills in Our Respective Workplace” as funeral directors who partner with us in this Tibbetts, who teaches at the School of “There’s no time for goodbyes, no time well as prayer, breakfast and lunch at the corporal work of mercy. Many parishes Mortuary Science at the University of for preparing people.” archdiocesan retreat house. It concludes at have bereavement committees [and] we Minnesota in Minneapolis, will discuss Especially when a loved one is mur- 4 p.m. A free-will offering will be have included them as well.” “Understanding and Responding to dered, he said, people feel overwhelmed accepted to cover expenses. Msgr. Schaedel said “It is a privilege Traumatic Loss—Understanding the and don’t know where to turn for help in Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general for all of us—clergy and laity—to work Assumptive World” and “Interventions for their time of grief. and pastor of Holy Rosary Parish in with families during their time of grief at Traumatic Loss—How to be Supportive, “It’s important for people to under- Indianapolis, and Marilyn Hess, associate the loss of a loved one. Hopefully, Do’s and Don’ts.” stand that denial is very necessary,” director of healing family ministries for through our annual Mission Day, we can He also is a board member of the Tibbetts said. “Denial is a very important the archdiocesan Office of Family support and help one another in this won- National Catholic Ministry to the part of the grief process, and it’s OK Ministries, will begin the Mission Day at derful work for the people of God.” Bereaved. when people experience denial … before 9 a.m. with morning prayer followed by The traumatic loss of a loved one is accepting the reality of what has hap- an introduction to the program and its (For more information or to register, call extremely stressful for survivors, Tibbetts pened.” purpose. Mary Williams at Our Lady of Peace said, who are immobilized by shock. He recommends that people in ministry “It promises to be a day of reflection, Cemetery in Indianapolis at 317-574- Retreat for separated and divorced Catholics focuses on forgiveness By Mary Ann Wyand Ind., in the Lafayette Diocese. The retreat includes presentations, “The Power of Forgiveness,” a one-day discussions and exercises that focus on retreat for separated and divorced healing.

Catholics on Feb. 4, is intended to help “The goal is to break the cycle of Northwest Indiana Catholic CNS photo/Karen Callaway, people continue their lives in new and dif- hatred, resentment and anger,” Hess said, ferent ways. “offering relief to the body, mind and The retreat will help them let go of spirit.” “negative thoughts and feelings and open She said forgiveness is a necessary part their minds to new and fulfilling opportu- of the healing process and the key to liv- nities and adventures,” said Marilyn Hess, ing a wholesome life. associate director of healing family min- Dominican Father Dan Davis, chaplain istries for the archdiocesan Office of for the separated and divorced ministry in Family Ministries. the Lafayette Diocese, will assist a lay Hess said the retreat also invites partic- ministry team in presenting the retreat. He ipants to examine the concept of forgive- is pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in ness as it relates to God and others. West Lafayette, Ind. The retreat is sponsored by the arch- Gift of life diocesan Office of Family Ministries and (The cost of the day is $7 and includes a Jim Ancinec of the American Red Cross assists Bishop Dale J. Melczek of Gary, Ind., during a the Family Life Office in the Diocese of continental breakfast and box lunch. For Jan. 15 “Blood of the Martyrs” blood drive at Our Lady of Consolation Parish in Merrillville, Ind. Lafayette. more information or to register, call the The annual event, sponsored by the diocesan Office of African-American Ministries, Catholic It will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. archdiocesan Office of Family Ministries Charities and the American Red Cross, is held at several parishes in the diocese in celebration of on Feb. 4 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel at 317-236-1596 or 800-382-9836, ext. the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Parish, 1045 W. 146th St., in Carmel, 1596.) †

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said. “It makes me feel I’m responding to Hodges has also come to wonder if his recently began working again part time in DEACONS what he’s asking us to do.” role in the business world, owning a mar- investment planning. continued from page 1 But when the deacon candidates face keting company, is intimately linked to his Despite his multiple commitments, he their various commitments to their fami- call to the diaconate. has found his involvement in his deacon appreciation for what I’m doing, I reap lies, jobs, formation classes and ministry “Perhaps the reason I was chosen for the formation ministry assignments a source great benefits and great joy in bringing assignments, finding a proper balance deacon program was because of my busi- of great happiness. Christ to them.” among them can be a challenge. ness,” Hodges said. “Maybe God wants me “It starts out as a service ministry,” Hodges has been struck by how his jail Hodges said he struggled with this dur- out there because I do travel throughout the Ward said. “But before long, it’s a joyous ministry has helped him grow spiritually, ing the program’s first year, but has since state and meet a lot of people. ministry and it is a great joy to do it. noting that Jesus identified himself with become convinced that if God led him to “Maybe he wants a traveling deacon,” “I think maybe that’s the joy of the prisoners and praised those who visited become a deacon candidate, he will give he said jokingly. deacon candidacy. It doesn’t take long in them in Matthew 25. him the grace to be faithful in all the Ward, who retired shortly before the virtually anything that I do to find out “It does draw me closer to Christ,” he dimensions of his life. start of the deacon formation program, what a thrill it is to be involved in it.” †

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By Sr. Amy Hoey, R.S.M. and preparation and formation appropriate to the level of assigned responsibilities.” At their November 2005 meeting, the The term can be applied to a variety of U.S. bishops approved a statement titled specific roles, such as those of pastoral “Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: associates or directors of religious educa- Northwest Indiana Catholic A Resource for Guiding the Development tion, youth ministry, liturgy, pastoral of Lay Ecclesial Ministry.” music and campus ministry. The term also It was 25 years ago that the U.S. bish- can apply to school principals and hospi- ops first identified a relatively new phe- tal or prison ministers, in which today’s CNS photo/Karen Callaway, nomenon in the Church in the United Catholics routinely expect to meet a States. In a document titled “Called and layperson. Gifted: The American Catholic Laity,” The document states that “it is the they said, “Ecclesial ministers, i.e. layper- responsibility of the bishop to identify sons who have prepared for professional those roles that most clearly exemplify ministry in the Church, represent a new lay ecclesial ministry [and] application development. ... We welcome this as a gift of the term may vary from diocese to to the Church.” diocese.” In the intervening 25 years, that gift “Co-Workers” begins with the theolog- has grown and developed. In 1990, for ical basis for lay ecclesial ministry, noting example, a study by the National Pastoral that just as the one true God is “funda- Life Center indicated there were 21,569 mentally relational,” so “ministry is lay parish ministers. By 2005, that num- diverse and at the same time profoundly ber had increased to 30,632. relational.” “Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the The text emphasizes that “the ordained Lord” is intended to ensure that “the ministry is uniquely constitutive of the development of lay ecclesial ministry Church in a given place and that all other continues in ways that are faithful to the ministries function in relation to it,” and Church’s theological and doctrinal tradi- that most of the laity work for the world’s tion, and that respond to contemporary transformation through their lives in the pastoral needs and situations.” secular sphere. Lay ecclesial ministry is characterized Before addressing the formation of lay Men and women wait to receive certificates from the bishop during a service marking their completion by “authorization by the hierarchy to ecclesial ministers, “Co-Workers” has a of the lay ministry program in the Diocese of Gary, Ind. The term lay ecclesial ministry can be applied serve publicly in the local Church, leader- brief chapter on “Pathways to Lay to a variety of specific roles, such as those of pastoral associates or directors of religious education, ship in a particular area of ministry, close Ecclesial Ministry,” commenting on an youth ministry, liturgy, pastoral music and campus ministry. mutual collaboration with the pastoral individual’s desire for such ministry— ministry of bishops, priests and deacons, which can develop at any point in life— supervisors and diocesan bishops are best and pastoral counseling. the discernment of a call to lay ecclesial positioned to discern local needs and to The document’s chapter on formation God calls Catholics ministry and the determination of one’s set standards accordingly, seeking always is followed by a chapter on the authoriza- suitability. to provide what best will serve a given tion process, which includes the recom- to be lay ministers The Church has a centuries-old tradi- pastoral setting. mendation that “prayer and ritual can be tion of establishing standards for the It explains that “usually a master’s significant for the lay ecclesial minister By David Gibson preparation of priests and deacons. “Co- degree or at least a bachelor’s degree in and for the community, highlighting the Workers” gives some guidelines for the an appropriate field is preferable.” new relationships that the person is begin- “We are grateful that laypersons have preparation of lay ecclesial ministers. It Where do prospective lay ecclesial ning in the life of the community.” responded to the call to ecclesial ministry uses the same categories of formation ministers receive such formation? The “Co-Workers” concludes with a chap- in such great numbers,” the U.S. bishops that are used for priests and deacons: 2005 Catholic Ministry Formation ter on the ministerial workplace, noting state in their November 2005 resource human, spiritual, intellectual and pas- Directory published by the Center for that “lay ecclesial ministers—and indeed document on lay ecclesial ministers titled toral formation. Applied Research in the Apostolate lists all Church employees and volunteers— “Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Because lay ecclesial ministers serve 289 programs in 143 dioceses and function in a workplace that shares both Lord.” the Church precisely as laity, the docu- 46 states. These programs are sponsored the characteristics of a faith community Lay ministry is based on the sacra- ment notes that their formation should by dioceses, Catholic colleges and univer- of co-workers as described by St. Paul ments of initiation, not the sacrament of “recognize the different life circum- sities, seminaries and schools of theology. and the characteristics of a modern orga- ordination, the bishops note. It is “eccle- stances of those who are married, single Some are co-sponsored by dioceses and nization.” sial” because it has a place within the or non-ordained members of a religious academic institutions, many are offered at The document’s concluding paragraph community of the Church, whose com- community” and that “their particular life multiple sites, and some are offered begins: “We are blessed indeed to have munion and mission it serves, under the commitments significantly shape and online. such gifted and generous co-workers in authorization and supervision of the hier- form them as persons and influence them Depending on where they are based, the vineyard of the Lord to which we archy. It is “ministry” because it is “par- as ministers.” programs offer certificates, associate, bac- have all been called.” ticipation in the threefold ministry of The document notes that there is no calaureate and graduate degrees. Wher- Christ, who is priest, prophet and king.” single answer to what level of preparation ever located, most programs offer some (Mercy Sister Amy Hoey serves on the and formation should be expected, sug- opportunities for specialization, for exam- staff of the U.S. Bishops’ Secretariat for (David Gibson edits Faith Alive!) † gesting that lay ecclesial ministers, their ple, in religious education, youth ministry Family, Laity, Women and Youth.) † Discussion Point Dioceses help train lay ministers This Week’s Question or ministry, but my ministry is to communicate the word of God through music.” (Lauren Hymel, Long As a lay ecclesial minister, what do you do in your Beach, Miss.) Church ministry? How did you prepare for this role? “I was trained in a three-year diocesan study program “Having been the director of religious education for 10 years and the pastoral associate for 13 years, I am a covering theology, ministry and teaching, and I do stabilizing influence as priests come and go in the continuing monthly education.” (Marlene Reisenauer, parish. I make sure things are running smoothly and I Dickinson, N.D.) dabble in everything. My preparation was taking Lend Us Your Voice diocesan courses given through Gonzaga University.” (Frances A. Schaffer, Ontario, Ore.) An upcoming edition asks: Describe in specific terms how you pray—your approach to praying at home, “The ministry of music is not just about preparing during the day, alone or with others. music. I work with 95 children and adults, and inside the ministry are interpersonal relationships. ... I have To respond for possible publication, send an e-mail to to attend to my prayer life or I can’t be effective. I [email protected] or write to Faith Alive! at majored in communication and marketing, not music 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. † Crupi, Catholic CourierCNS photo/Mike Page 10 The Criterion Friday, January 20, 2006 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Research for the Church/ James D. Davidson Jesus in the Gospels: The final judgment Laity addressing See Matthew 25:31-46 hungry, gave drink to the thirsty, wel- treat others. comed the stranger, clothed the naked, Does that mean that anyone who parish challenges Only Matthew’s Gospel tells us about cared for the ill and visited prisoners. hasn’t worked in a soup kitchen, wel- the final judgment, when the Son of Man Jesus identifies himself with those in comed an immigrant or visited a prisoner Parishes are the cornerstone of the will come in glory to need. He says that those who do such will be condemned to eternal punish- Church as far as most Catholics are con- judge the nations. We things for others do them for him and ment? Let’s hope not or a lot of us are in cerned. It is in local should notice that thus will inherit the kingdom, while serious trouble. Let’s hope that Jesus was parishes where most Jesus says that all the those who do not do them will go off to exaggerating a bit in order to make a Catholics go to Mass, nations will be assem- eternal punishment. point. Nevertheless, he does expect us to receive Communion, bled before him, indi- In his meditations on the Way of the see him in the needy and to treat them as get married and have cating that Jesus Cross, the late Pope John Paul II, when we would treat him. their children baptized. expected his message writing about Veronica wiping the face of In this passage, Jesus says that the If parishes are so to be carried to the Jesus, reminds us, “The Savior leaves his accursed will depart “into the eternal fire central to Catholics’ Gentiles as well as to imprint on every single act of charity, as prepared for the devil and his angels.” experience of the the Jews. on Veronica’s handkerchief.” This is the passage that has given us the Church, it is important We might also notice that this isn’t the Throughout his public life, Jesus picture of hell with devils tending the to keep track of condi- first time that Matthew mentioned that taught us to love our enemies and pray flames with pitchforks. Jesus doesn’t, tions in them. The National Pastoral Life Jesus will judge us. In Mt 16:27, he for those who persecute us, to forgive though, specifically say anything about Center (NPLC) in New York is doing just quotes Jesus as saying, “The Son of Man those who have injured us, and to do to hell. His reference here is to the First that. will come with his angels in his Father’s others whatever we would have them do Book of Enoch, a Jewish writing but not In recent years, NPLC has published glory, and then he will repay everyone to us. He said that the second greatest one that made it into the Old Testament. three studies of lay ecclesial ministers and according to his conduct.” commandment, after love of God, is to In that book, it is said of the evil angels the parishes where they work. The most Now Jesus is more specific. We will love our neighbor as ourselves. It should and their leader, Semyaza, “In those days recent one was done in 2005, and the find- be judged, he said, on the deeds of mercy come as no surprise, then, that he is now they will lead them into the bottom of the ings are contained in Lay Parish Ministers, we have performed for the least of Jesus’ telling us, at the end of his public life, fire—and in torment—in the prison written by David DeLambo. brothers—on whether or not we fed the that we will be judged on how well we [where] they will be locked up forever.” † NPLC’s findings point to a number of challenges. • More Catholics, but fewer priests and Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes fewer parishes—In 1990, the Official Catholic Directory (OCD) reported that It’s a terrible thing to be childless there were 55 million Catholics, 52,535 priests and 19,620 parishes. Now there are One of these generations, we’ll get it through new fads in learning math, rejec- indifferent to their own offspring as the more than 64 million Catholics, but only right. That’s what makes children, tion of their adolescent crushes by the determinedly childless are to kids in 42,528 priests and 19,206 parishes. “grands” and “greats” crushees, zits erupting on the day of the general. • Same number of registered parish- the wonders that they cheerleading competition? Heck, no. Sometimes, in mean moments, I won- ioners per parish—In 1990, there was an are: They give us Do they furnish the taxi service for all der why certain folks decide to have kids average of 2,351 registered parishioners per more chances to be the daily practices leading up to the at all, because they seem to spend so lit- parish. That average has not changed much; good parents. We thrilling big games on Friday nights? tle time or attention on them. They seem it is now 2,323. DeLambo attributes this to even have the para- No. For that matter, do they cart the to forget how short a time children even the increasing number of Hispanics (“who digm of the Holy kids around for all the sales trips pro- want our time or attention! Which brings are not as likely to register as Anglo Family as our exam- moted by the school, the band, the scout us to the generational thing, the opportu- Catholics”) and the fact that young adults ple. Of course, they troop, the parish youth group? No, they nity to try, try again to accomplish real also are not as likely to join a parish. got it right the first just buy a Girl Scout cookie here or a parenting. • Fewer, larger Masses—With the time. package of gift-wrap there and congratu- The New Year is always a great time declining number of priests, there has been Frankly, I feel sorry for those who late themselves on their generosity. for analyzing our lives, itemizing “what a reduction in the number of Masses choose to be childless because I believe They may even count it in their tithe. we have done and what we have failed offered each weekend and an increase in their life options are limited. Sure, they Big deal. to do.” It’s a time for considering our the average attendance of Masses. In 1990, get the nice house, the sexy cars, the And what of their spiritual contribu- situations, our options, our privileges the average weekend Mass attendance rate boat and the condo in Cancun. But, what tions to the young? Are they good exam- and responsibilities according to the per parish was 1,099. Now it is 1,326. do they do for a challenge? I mean, a ples of Christian behavior, stability and paths we’ve taken, the decisions we’ve But NPLC’s data also indicate that bad hair day and a tendon strained by God-centeredness? Maybe, maybe not. made. parishioners are responding to these chal- jogging just don’t cut it. Check out the haste with which they turn The thing is, when you’re lucky lenges. They are stepping into leadership Some of these folks justify their off the TV or computer when kids enough (or maybe stubborn enough) to roles and making improvements in their childlessness by pretending they’re the appear. And, if they wear clothing that be a parent (all versions), you have more parishes. parents their nephews and nieces never embarrasses even their adult peers, chances to succeed than you do being a • Increased number of lay ecclesial min- had. They buy them expensive electronic well … plumber or an accountant. Praise God, if isters—In 1990, just over half of parishes games and doodads, take them on exotic Now, lest we knock childless people we don’t get it quite right this time employed lay people who worked at least vacations and pretend to listen to unfairly, we should remember that some around, we just wait for the next half-time in parish ministry. Now, two- hip-hop as rapturously as the kids do. parents and grandparents may be equally generation! thirds do. The number of lay ecclesial min- But, after all, that’s the easy part. remiss in how they handle kids. In fact, isters also has risen, from 21,569 in 1990 to Are they there when everyone’s down those who’ve actually gone through the (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul 29,146 in 1997 and 30,632 in 2005. As the with chicken pox or even bad colds? No. physical or adoptive traumas of (be)- the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a percentage of lay ministers who are sisters Do they suffer with these children getting children, may be just as regular columnist for The Criterion.) † has declined (from 41 percent in 1990 to just 16 percent in 2005), the percentage Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister who are lay women has increased (from 44 to 64 percent), as has the percentage of lay men (from 14 to 20 percent). Notre Dame project helps redefine feminism • Increased planning—Over time, parishes seem to be doing more planning. How can the dignity and the vocations “The Identity Project.” This promotes “the D’Arcy, Alex Jech, Mica Cayton, Michael One indication of this is that the percentage of women be fulfilled and lived out in dignity of both men and women,” and it Scaperlanda and Erica Bova. Their biogra- of parishes with a parish council has the modern world? receives support from Notre Dame’s Right phies prove the richness and quality of reached an all-time high of 92 percent. An opportunity to to Life Club and the Center for Ethics and their backgrounds, and many of their topics Another sign of increased planning is the better understand this Culture. are given on the Web site. growth of mission statements. In 1990, only question and its As many readers know, Edith Stein Additional information can be obtained 29 percent of parishes had mission state- answers will be (1891-1942) was a respected educator and by contacting one of the following Edith ments. By 1997, half did. In 2005, 78 per- available at The Edith philosopher who was beatified as a martyr Stein Project organizers: Anamaria cent did. Stein Project: in 1987 and canonized as St. Teresa Scaperlanda Ruiz ([email protected]), • More use of computers—With all of Redefining Feminism Benedicta of the Cross in 1998. She was Madeleine Ryland ([email protected]) and these changes and the availability of new on Feb. 10-11 at born a German Jew but converted to Caitlin Shaughnessy ([email protected]). technology, parishes are increasingly turn- the University of Catholicism, becoming a leading voice in Last year’s conference—the first of its ing to computers for help. In 1990, only Notre Dame in the Catholic Women’s Movement in kind—was named The Maria Goretti 6 percent of parishes had an Internet home South Bend, Ind. Germany. Deeply affected by the autobi- Project in honor of the 12-year-old Italian page. Now, 55 percent do. In 1997, 78 per- Through presentations and discus- ography of St. Teresa of Avila (the girl who died from stab wounds inflicted cent of parishes used computers to manage sions, this intercollegiate conference will Carmelite founder), she became a Carme- by a neighbor making sexual advances. their revenues and personnel information. look at how the dignity of women is lite herself. She died in an Auschwitz con- Before dying, she forgave him. Later, he Now, 88 percent do. under attack in our culture. It will centration camp during the Holocaust. converted to Catholicism and attended In short, parishes are experiencing many address the issues of eating disorders, A biography can be found at Maria’s canonization in 1950 in Rome. stresses and strains as they cope with the violence against women, contraception, www.edithsteinproject.com. At this site are Let us pray for the success of The increasing number of Catholics and abortion and other pertinent topics, and it links to full information about the project, Edith Stein Project. Recognizing the sanc- decreasing number of priests. But lay men will approach how women can better live including registration, lodging and costs. tity and the struggles of both men and and women are addressing these challenges their vocations in the 21st century. Also listed are names of student and pro- women in our challenging world paves and using modern technology as they plan The Edith Stein Project, organized by a fessional speakers. Among the profession- the way for a better future. for the future. group of Notre Dame undergraduates, als are Patricia Falvey, Alasdair MacIntyre, faces today’s issues from a Catholic per- Laura Garcia, Pia di Solenni, Order of (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of (James D. Davidson is professor of sociol- spective, but also provides an opportunity St. Francis Sister Marie Morgan, Diocese Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is ogy at Purdue University in West to be involved with a student group called of Fort Wayne-South Bend Bishop John M. a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † Lafayette, Ind.) † The Criterion Friday, January 20, 2006 Page 11

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Jan. 23 Psalm 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10 Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006 2 Samuel 5:1-7, 10 Mark 4:21-25 Psalm 89:20-22, 25-26 • Jonah 3:1-5, 10 to the Gospel and the Gospel’s values. Mark 3:22-30 Friday, Jan. 27 • 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 The other option is eternal death, awaiting Angela Merci, virgin • Mark 1:14-20 those who spurn the Gospel. St. Paul urges the Corinthians to live Tuesday, Jan. 24 2 Samuel 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17 holy lives. Francis de Sales, bishop and Psalm 51:3-7, 10-11 The first reading for this weekend is The Gospel of Mark provides the last doctor of the Church Mark 4:26-34 from the Book of Jonah, an Old Testa- reading. 2 Samuel 6:12b-15, 17-19 ment writing seldom It is the story of the Lord’s calling of Psalm 24:7-10 Saturday, Jan. 28 presented in the Andrew, Simon Peter, James and John to liturgy. be Apostles. This story has a parallel in Mark 3:31-35 Thomas Aquinas, priest and Jonah is the central Matthew. doctor of the Church figure in this book. He All the early Christians found stories Wednesday, Jan. 25 2 Samuel 12:1-7a, 10-17 was not the author, of the Twelve especially important. It was The Conversion of Paul, Psalm 51:12-17 who is unknown. from the Apostles that the Gospel of Jesus Apostle Mark 4:35-41 Scholars believe that was spread far and wide. The Apostles the Book of Jonah was were the links with Jesus. Therefore, it Acts 22:3-16 written sometime after was vital to assure and present their cre- or Acts 9:1-22 Sunday, Jan. 29 the Babylonian Exile dentials to people. They were called by Psalm 117:1-2 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary of the Jews. Christ, had heard the message of Christ Mark 16:15-18 Time The reading speaks of Jonah’s visit to and had remained loyal to Christ. Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian The condition of the call is interesting. Thursday, Jan. 26 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9 Empire, located roughly in the region of The Apostles mentioned in this reading modern Syria. He went there at God’s were unprepared. The call was sudden. Timothy, bishop 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 command to preach conversion. Yet it touched them so deeply that they Titus, bishop Mark 1:21-28 Preaching conversion in Nineveh was a instantly and fervently responded in the 2 Timothy1:1-8 tall order, and the Jews who first heard this affirmative. or Titus 1:1-5 reading knew exactly how difficult the assignment was there. No city on earth had Reflection the image of evil and vice that surrounded During Advent, the Church called us to Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. celebrate the birth of Christ. Two weeks Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen Over the centuries, many neighboring later, it led us to the celebration of the powers invaded and overwhelmed the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. A day Holy Land. However, none of the invaders later, it offered us the feast of the Lord’s matched the Assyrians for bloodthirstiness baptism by John in the Jordan River. Prelate’s coat of arms and brutality. Yet the climax of the story All these celebrations, among the is the conversion of the city. greatest of the Church’s year of worship, For its second reading this weekend, teach critical lessons about Jesus. He is indicates episcopal status the Church offers us a passage from the human, the son of Mary. He is the Son of First Epistle to the Corinthians. God. He is the Savior, assuming our sins Why do bishops still need a coat of That may be one interpretation, but the Paul had a challenge in leading the even though Jesus was without sin. Qarms? Is it a holdover from the days Aprimary reason has to do with baptism. Corinthian Christians to a fully devout Now, the Church moves into the when bishops had When the deceased Catholic was baptized Christian life. The city was in reality what process of asking us to respond. It tells us temporal, civil as an infant or adult, water was poured, of Nineveh was symbolically to the ancient that Jesus called certain persons for par- power? (Wisconsin) course, and a white cloth or dress was Jews. Corinth was known around the ticular roles. He calls us. Whatever the placed on him or her. Roman imperial world as a center of vice role, the keystone must be faithfulness to Episcopal coats The ritual with the cloth is inspired by and licentiousness. It was a noteworthy the Gospel. Aof arms are, at the words of St. Paul, “For all you who distinction, since vice and lewdness pre- No one is too sinful to be beyond least in part, a vestige were baptized into Christ have clothed vailed throughout the empire. redemption if they sincerely choose to be of a custom that yourselves with Christ” (Gal 3:27). The Apostle calls upon the Christians redeemed. To an extent, we all live in began in a militaris- Ceremonies at the beginning of the of Corinth to remember that time passes Nineveh. Yet the Lord reaches out to us in tic, political context. funeral liturgy are intended to recall that quickly and that life is short. They have mercy and love. Insignia on mili- event, which begins our Christian life, to before them two options. It is to our advantage to respond affir- tary dress and equipment became cus- thank God for his goodness and to remind The first option is life in Jesus, a life matively. Death is the other option. The tomary in the 12th century. When war- everyone present of our own baptism com- that is everlasting, but it requires fidelity choice belongs to us. † riors of all sides wore pretty much the mitments as we continue our life journey. same armor, the king’s or leader’s The words suggested to accompany emblem served to distinguish one com- these rites focus on this meaning. As the My Journey to God batant from another. water is sprinkled on the casket, the priest Soon the blazon design appeared also says, “In the waters of baptism [this man or on seals, for example, as evidence of woman] died with Christ and rose with him authenticity of documents. to new life. May he/she now share with Epiphany As you note, Catholic prelates, who him eternal glory.” often held political and religious as well As the pall is placed over the body, the You can begin anew. as military authority, adopted the use of ritual has suggested words like this: “On The old regrets, the misplaced hope, coats of arms and related seals, but not the day of baptism, he/she put on Christ. In Can be as if they never were. only for their value in battle. the day of Christ’s coming, may he/she be I promise you. Prelatial coats of arms served to indi- clothed with glory.” cate episcopal status and ecclesiastical You bear a weight of misery, approval for such things as books, vest- (A free brochure describing basic Of squandered time and chances lost, ments and church buildings. Gradually, Catholic prayers, beliefs and moral pre- Of failure and of worthlessness. they also served as designs in architec- cepts is available by sending a stamped, It need not be. ture and other art forms. self-addressed envelope to Father John The number and color of tassels on Dietzen, Box 5515, Peoria, IL 61612. I do not see you so. the “shields” denote the prelate’s rank as Questions may be sent to Father Dietzen My eyes behold a precious thing: bishop, archbishop or cardinal. at the same address or by e-mail in care My child, beloved, called into being. Coats of arms, whether for Catholic of [email protected].) † Why hold yourself so low? or secular use, have a complex history, going through numerous evolutions. As Your heavy heart a prison makes. the New Catholic Encyclopedia notes, Readers may submit prose

I would not have it so. CNS photo however, after nine centuries of exis- You fall and flail, but I would help tence ecclesiastical heraldry is alive and or poetry for faith column Throw off those binding weights. The past is gone. I see it not. will continue flourishing. The Criterion invites readers to sub- Nor must you. Whatever its origins, apart from the mit original prose or poetry relating to You see yourself solitarily, decorative attractiveness, its function faith or experiences of prayer for pos- A lone pretense. But you forget My grace is yours, my dearest one. today is primarily juridical, relating to sible publication in the “My Journey to It is not you No more despondent be. law and its administration. God” column. But We. You are reborn! Walk in my love Seasonal reflections also are appre- And carry on. Our family would like to know why ciated. Please include name, address, “Behold, I make all things new.” Qa white cloth is placed on top of the parish and telephone number with sub- Listen to me now: By Linda Abner casket at a funeral Mass. missions. I told them that when our Lord was Send material for consideration to (Linda Abner is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Indianapolis. An iconic taken from the cross and laid in the “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, painting by Belgian Oblate Father Wilfried Joye shows a woman with outstretched grave, his body was wrapped with a P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 hands.) white cloth. or e-mail to [email protected]. † Is this the reason? (Maryland) Page 12 The Criterion Friday, January 20, 2006 Bishop Gumbleton says priest abused him when he was a teenager WASHINGTON (CNS)—At a legislative hearing and a would extend the statute of limitations for suing over Detroit Auxiliary press conference on Jan. 11 in Columbus, Ohio, Auxiliary damages caused by childhood sexual abuse, currently two Bishop Thomas J. Bishop Thomas J. Gumbleton of Detroit said he was sex- years past the age of 18, to 20 years past the age of 18. Gumbleton celebrates ually abused by a priest when he was a teenage In addition, for one year from its effective date, the a Mass for peace in seminarian. new legislation would open a window for lawsuits over Wiechec CNS photo/Nancy the basement chapel He called for passage of pending legislation in Ohio past abuse going back as far as 35 years. Claimants of St. Aloysius Church that would open a one-year window for civil lawsuits would be able to introduce new suits for which no claim in Washington on against the Church for clergy sexual abuse of minors that was previously made or reintroduce suits previously filed Nov. 16, 2004. Bishop occurred many years ago. that had been dismissed because of the current statute of Gumbleton recently The bishops of Ohio oppose the one-year window limitations. revealed that he had although they support other parts of the bill, including a In testimony on behalf of the Ohio Catholic Confer- been sexually abused longer statute of limitations for lawsuits based on claims ence last December, Bishop Frederick F. Campbell of by a priest when he of childhood sexual abuse. Columbus said the bishops supported an earlier version of was a teenager. Bishop Gumbleton, 75, did not name the now- the bill that did not have the one-year “look-back” win- deceased priest who molested him some 60 years ago dow, but they oppose the window provision. when he was a freshman or sophomore at Detroit’s “It undermines the fundamental right to a fair and just Sacred Heart Seminary High School. He called the abuse defense, it is bad public policy that undermines the stabil- “very inappropriate” behavior by the priest but said it was ity of law and it does not protect children,” he said. The “minor” compared with the kind of abuse many other conference represents all the state’s bishops. victims have suffered. In his Jan. 11 testimony, a copy of which he provided He said that on two or three occasions the priest, a fac- to Catholic News Service, Bishop Gumbleton told the ulty member at the seminary, took him and another semi- committee he spoke not in any official capacity but only He acknowledged that bringing old cases to court narian to a cabin and would start wrestling matches with as a man with 50 years of pastoral and administrative “may cause pain, embarrassment and sacrifice for our them. When he and the priest wrestled, “he would put his experience as a priest, including 38 years as a bishop. Church” but suggested that settling all such cases is “the hand in my pants,” he told the Detroit Free Press shortly “I also speak from my experience of listening and only way to protect children and to heal the brokenness before he flew to Columbus to testify in favor of the Ohio attempting to be responsive to the tragic stories of victims within the Church.” legislation. of sexual abuse,” he said. “Finally, I speak out of my own In a statement responding to Bishop Gumbleton’s testi- Bishop Gumbleton said he did not feel traumatized or experience of being exploited as a teenager through inap- mony, the Catholic Conference of Ohio said, “Ohio’s psychologically damaged by the priest’s actions. propriate touching by a priest.” bishops continue to staunchly support all provisions of “Mainly, I didn’t realize what was happening. I was He told the committee that he believes that “some per- Senate Bill 17 with the exception of the look-back provi- very naive at the time,” he told the Free Press. petrators have not yet been brought to account. That is sion, which they believe is retroactive legislation specifi- The bishop, who is noted for his peace activism and why I support the one-year civil window. I do believe that cally prohibited by the Ohio Constitution. extensive involvement in social justice issues, is believed the abusers need to be exposed. I also believe that this “Healing is not achieved by lawsuits but by working to be the first bishop to state publicly that he had been can only be assured if the possibility exists to bring these with those who have suffered abuse, ministering to them abused as a minor by a priest. matters into a civil court of law.” pastorally and helping to meet their individual needs,” the In his prepared testimony before the House Judiciary He also argued that “by bringing these cases to full statement added. “This is what Ohio’s dioceses and its Committee of the Ohio General Assembly, he urged pas- exposure and full accountability, we have a better possi- bishops are doing and will continue to do.” sage of a bill, previously approved by the Senate, that bility of restoring credibility in Church leaders as moral In Detroit, Cardinal Adam J. Maida said he was espe- would amend Ohio law on abuse and neglect of minors in teachers and guides.” He quoted a statement from the cially saddened to learn that Bishop Gumbleton was several ways. 1971 world Synod of Bishops on justice: “Anyone who apparently an abuse victim many years ago. “The Detroit It would include clerics as mandatory reporters of ventures to speak to people about justice must first be just Archdiocese was never made aware of this,” he said. known or reasonably suspected abuse of a minor. It in their eyes.” Msgr. Ricardo Bass, Cardinal Maida’s delegate for clergy matters, took the occasion to urge any victim of clergy abuse in the Detroit Archdiocese to contact the archdiocesan victim assistance coordinator. † One child. One sponsor. One hope.

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Furthermore, he said, the state should avoid introducing The pope made the remarks in a speech to civil officials “drugs that hide in some way the serious nature of abor- Reuters Gentile, CNS photo/Tony of the Rome region. His comments prompted an immediate tion” as a “choice against life.” The pope was referring to flurry of reactions across the political spectrum in Italy, attempts in Italy to introduce RU-486 on an experimental where general elections will take place in April. basis, which has also surfaced as an election issue. The pope began by thanking the officials and the popula- The pope’s comments brought praise from Italian tion of Rome for the strong religious sentiments they Health Minister Francesco Storace, who last year blocked showed during the death and funeral of Pope John Paul II some regions from experimenting with the RU-486 drug last year. That kind of spiritual intensity, he said, should and who wants pro-life groups to be allowed to counsel bear fruit in the civil arena, especially on family issues. women seeking abortions. In particular, he said, young couples and their families Leaders of Italy’s Communist Refoundation Party said need support—for example, in paying for housing, nursery the pope was interfering in political questions. schools and kindergartens. “No one wants to question the value of the family. Pope Benedict XVI looks on during a meeting with political leaders Such assistance for the traditional family should not be Instead, the legal recognition of civil unions aims to of the Rome region at the Vatican on Jan. 12. The pope spoke out seen as a concession to Catholic morality, but as respect respect the family in all its forms,” said Ivano Peduzzi, a against abortion and urged steps to protect the traditional family for “elementary truths regarding our common humanity,” leading official of the party in Rome. † based on marriage. he said. “It is a grave error to obscure the value and functions of the legitimate family founded on marriage, attributing to other forms of union an improper legal recognition for which, in reality, there is no real social need,” he said. Romano Prodi, head of Italy’s center-left coalition, recently came out in support of legal rights for long-term unwed couples, provoking a storm of objections by the Vatican and Italian Church leaders. Italy has resisted legal recognition of homosexual marriage, which has been adopted in some European countries. Prodi, who will oppose Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s ruling center-right coalition in the April elec- tions, said the issue was not gay marriage as such, but the more than 500,000 Italian couples who have lived together for years without social benefits. New Jersey passes death penalty moratorium measure TRENTON, N.J. (CNS)—Archbishop John J. Myers of Newark praised the New Jersey Legislature for passing a death penalty moratorium bill, calling it “a giant step” toward finding another way to punish criminals and protect its citizens. “The state of New Jersey took a giant step in affirming what the bishops have long stated: that a developed and civil society should examine alternative processes for pro- tecting its citizens and punishing effectively those who have committed grave wrongs,” he said. The archbishop, who is also president of the state’s Catholic conference, issued his statement after the bill passed the state Assembly on Jan. 9 by a vote of 55-21. The bill had passed the state Senate by a vote of 30-6 in December. New Jersey Gov. Richard Codey signed the bill Jan. 12. The bill suspends executions while a task force studies how the death penalty has been applied in the state. New Jersey would become the third state to enact such a moratorium. Under executive orders, Illinois and Maryland previously suspended executions while similar studies were conducted. Although there are 10 prisoners on New Jersey’s death row, the last state execution took place in 1963. A task force now has until November to study whether the state’s capital punishment law serves a legitimate public purpose, how its costs compare to other sentences and whether it is imposed fairly. They also could make recom- mendations about whether alternatives would protect public safety and address “social and penological interests,” such as the interests of victims’ families. †

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St. Bernadette, Indianapolis, Ellen Newhart. Stoneberger. Barbara Retzner, Bernard, Jan. 4. Wife of Kenneth King. ORTMAN, Eugene, 81, STRANGE, Mary A., 85, Cletus, Donald and Francis Mother of Yvonne Grismore, St. Lawrence, Lawrenceburg, St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Wesseler. Sister of Antoinette Robyn Slye, Teresa Sullivan Jan. 4. Father of Debra Dicarlo Dec. 15. Mother of Linda Enneking, Alfreda Peters, Rest in peace and Wanda Thompson. Grand- and Eric Ortman. Clark, Karen Lindsay and Mark Coletta Prickel, Delores mother of five. Great-grand- Strange. Sister of Frances Weisenbach, Alberta and mother of two. PIKE, Daniel J., 55, Annun- Please submit in writing to our Husband of Betty Chrisman. ciation, Brazil, Dec. 20. Mahin. Grandmother of nine. Ferdinand Bedel. Grandmother office by 10 a.m. Thursday Father of June Navaro, Janelle, KOCH, Stephen D., 44, Holy Husband of Cindy (Kopacz) Great-grandmother of three. of 21. Great-grandmother of 37. before the week of publication; James, John and Joseph Spirit, Indianapolis, Jan. 1. Pike. Father of Becky Glines, TEKULVE, James C., 50, Great-great-grandmother of one. be sure to state date of death. Chrisman. Brother of Dellene Father of Joshua and Stephen Stephanie Joy, Andy and Danny St. Louis, Batesville, Jan. 7. WIESSLER, Margaret E., 81, Koch Jr. Son of Patricia Koch. Obituaries of archdiocesan Arnold, Joyce Cook and Jean Pike. Son of Robert Pike. Husband of Susan (Raab) St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, Brother of Barbara Eaton, priests serving our archdiocese Swenger. Grandfather of two. Brother of Janet Weir and Tekulve. Father of Becky, Eric Dec. 25. Wife of John Wiessler. Patricia McCracken, Theresa, are listed elsewhere in The FLOCK, Marilyn A., David Pike. Grandfather of six. and Nick Tekulve. Brother of Mother of Shelley Anderson, 70, Paul and Robert Koch Jr. Criterion. Order priests and St. Joseph, Corydon, Nov. 12. PUTNAM, John Thomas, Sr., Bev Wehr, Steve Spencer, Bill, Karen Finch-Taylor, Margaret METZGER, Matt F., 81, Bob and Jon Tekulve. religious sisters and brothers GARCIA, Alexis Daniel, 67, St. Jude, Indianapolis, Jan. 5. Givens, Sandra Smith, Linda Sacred Heart, Jeffersonville, are included here, unless they infant, Holy Spirit, Indian- Husband of Betty (Gardner) THORNTON, Maria E., 93, Wiessler-Hughes and J. Jeffrey Dec. 13. Husband of Mary are natives of the archdiocese apolis, Dec. 21. Son of Jose and Putnam. Father of Michelle Huff, Our Lady of the Greenwood, Wiessler. Sister of Dorothy Metzger. Father of Jennifer or have other connections to it; Maria Garcia. Grandson of Shareen Klasing, Theresa Greenwood, Dec. 25. Mother of Gutekunst and Lee Spade. Smith, Helen Pashich, David, those are separate obituaries Hector Garcia. Pritchard, Michel and Steven Maria and William Thornton. Grandmother of 13. Great- Phillip and Richard Metzger. on this page. Putnam. Foster father of Kathy Grandmother of two. Great- grandmother of five. GERSTUNG, Mary M., 92, Grandfather of five. Miller, Danny and John Harbar. ADAMS, Nancy B. (Pierson), St. Pius X, Indianapolis, Dec. 25. grandmother of three. MIDDLETON, Angela T., 85, Brother of Sandra Althoff, Rita WHITE, Kitti E., 50, 62, St. Therese of the Infant Mother of Virginia Biagi, URIBE, Gustavo A., 86, St. Peter, Buena Vista, Dec. 12. Kopernak and James Putnam. St. Malachy, Brownsburg, Jesus (Little Flower), Indian- Kathryn Todd and Robin St. Mary, North Vernon, Jan. 5. Wife of William Middleton. Grandfather of 16. Dec. 17. Wife of Mark White. apolis, Dec. 23. Gerstung. Grandmother of three. Husband of Carmen (Saenz) Sister of Cammilla Ansert and Mother of Nathan, Nicholas BOEHLE, Anthony T., 87, REECE, Barbara A., 74, Uribe. Father of Melly Apsley, GIBSON, Theresa (Winch), Joan Chandler. Annunciation, Brazil, Dec. 19. and Noah White. Daugher of St. Jude, Indianapolis, Dec. 28. 98, St. Christopher, Indian- Maria DeLordes Garrity and Jane (Roach) Garner. Sister of MONTGOMERY, John N., Wife of Jack Reece. Mother of Husband of Dorothy (Lewis) apolis, Dec. 26. Aunt of one. Sarah Loudermelk. Brother of Kelly Garner. Boehle. Father of Darlene 73, St. Michael the Archangel, Catherine Kiefer and Monte Homer and Horacio Uribe. GOUGH, Francis W., 84, Reece. Sister of Dolores WIDOLFF, Rita, Calvert, Leslie Flaherty, Judy Indianapolis, Dec. 29. Father of Grandfather of five. Great-gran- 84, St. Gabriel, Connersville, Beaman, Anita Cary and William Salts and Antoinette Susemichel. George Pierson. Brother of father of three. St. Martin, Yorkville, Dec. 15. Jan. 6. Husband of Patty Murphy. Grandmother of five. Grandfather of nine. Carolyn Guidry, Norma Bird- WAIZ, Eugene R., 82, Mother of Joyce Herget, Jean (Lewis) Gough. Father of well, Ronald and Stanley RINGO, David Joseph, 59, Weber, Dale, Mark and Pat BOWMAN, Eva A., 73, Holy St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, Deborah Showalter and Sandy Montgomery. Annunciation, Brazil, Dec. 16. Widolff. Sister of Frank Ennis. Family, New Albany, Dec. 24. Lewis. Stepfather of Victoria Dec. 24. Husband of Doris NAVILLE, Teresa M., 78, Our Husband of Mary Diann Ringo. Grandmother of seven. Mother of Gregory Bowman. Croumie. Brother of Betty Waiz. Father of Randy, Richard, Lady of Perpetual Help, New Father of Jena and David Sister of Helen Morris, Martha Campbell and Barbara Sallee. Ron and Todd Waiz. Brother of YOUNTS, Suzanne M. Albany, Dec. 30. Mother of Ringo. Brother of Kathryn Woodward, Charles and Grandfather of four. Great- Delores Gelbach, Bill, Charles, (Nowaczyk), 59, St. Anne, Lois Endris, Marilyn Glotz- Crosby and Dan Ringo. Raymond Emery. Grandmother grandfather of seven. Herbert, Joseph Jr. and Robert New Castle, Dec. 6. Mother of bach, Carole Paris, Teresa Grandfather of two. Waiz. Grandfather of five. Dawn Frazier and Lori of two. HOGG, J. Bill, 77, St. Mary, Snyder and Joseph Naville Jr. ROBBINS, Steven M., 58, Great-grandfather of two. McDonald. Sister of Carol Ann COX, James R., 78, Greensburg, Jan. 5. Husband of Sister of Carole Bates, St. Gabriel, Indianapolis, WESSELER, Cecilia M., 92, Garza, Mary Ann Relish, Joe St. Michael, Brookville, Sarah (Wallpe) Hogg. Father of Katherine Fackler, Bernadine Dec. 10. Husband of Barbara St. Mary, Greensburg, Dec. 23. and Mark Nowaczyk. Grand- Dec. 25. Father of Dennis, Debra, Sherri, John and Terry Wampler, Forrest and Jo Quinn. Robbins. Father of Susan Mother of Elvera Muckerheide, mother of six. † Donald and Marvin Cox. Hogg. Stepfather of Larry Grandmother of 14. Great- Goodard, Bill Hergel, Stephanie Brother of Rose Marie Dula, Wolfe, Jason and Jeffrey grandmother of 17. Robbins, Gail and Kevin Patterson. Grandfather of six. Margaret Feller, Alta Jean NEWHART, Nicole Elizabeth, Lindsey. Brother of Becky Great-grandfather of 10. Providence Sister Louise Leary Meier, Mary Alice Wilhelm, 23, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Lloyd, Debbie, Kevin and Mark Donald, John, Louis, Richard HUBERT, Leslie, 93, St. Paul, Dec. 20. Daughter of Diana Robbins. Grandfather of five. served as a teacher for 39 years and William Cox. Grandfather Tell City, Jan. 2. Mother of Sims. Stepdaughter of Ron RUTHERFORD, Robert L., Providence Sister Lois Leary, Carolina, Massachusetts, of 10. Great-grandfather of Nila, Lorna, Dale, Gary and Sims. Sister of Ryan Newhart. 75, St. Michael, Cannelton, also known as Sister Jerome, Maryland and New Hampshire four. Wayne Hubert. Grandmother of Granddaughter of George Jr. Dec. 26. Husband of Mary died on Jan. 2 at Mother for 39 years. nine. Great-grandmother of 15. CHRISMAN, Jerome E., 69, and Sandra Newhart. Great- Rutherford. Father of Susan Theodore Hall at Saint Mary-of- In the archdiocese, Sister St. Mary, Aurora, Dec. 29. KING, Helen Florence, 81, granddaughter of George and Smith, Ann Sullivan and Jeff the-Woods. She was 86. Louise taught at the former Rutherford. Brother of Helen The Mass of Christian St. Joseph School in Terre Rutherford. Grandfather of five. Burial was celebrated on Jan. 6 Haute from 1948-49 and Our SAHM, Marie Dorothy at the Church of the Immac- Lady of the Greenwood School (Armbruster), 83, Our Lady of ulate Conception at the mother- in Greenwood from 1957-60. the Greenwood, Greenwood, house. Burial followed in the From 1981-83 and 1984-92, Dec. 27. Mother of Joanne sisters’ cemetery. Sister Louise ministered as a Botkin, Mary Jo Perkins, The former Louise Agnes homemaker in Malden, Mass. Charles, Christopher, Lawrence, Leary was born on Dec. 14, In 2003, she returned to the Michael, Paul and Victor Sahm. 1919, in Somerville, Mass. motherhouse and participated in Sister of Virginia Toner, Joseph She entered the congregation the sisters’ prayer ministry. and Benedictine Father Julius of the Sisters of Providence of Surviving are two sisters, Armbruster. Grandmother of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Winifred Nugent of Malden, 29. Great-grandmother of 16. July 20, 1939, professed first Mass., and Mary Kwiatkowski vows on Jan. 23, 1942, and pro- of Chelsea, Mass., as well as SANDERS, Anna Pearl, 75, fessed final vows on Jan. 23, one brother, Joseph Leary, of Holy Angels, Indianapolis, 1948. Melrose, Mass. Dec. 19. Mother of Patricia Ann YOUR KIDS HAD A PROBLEM During 66 years as a Sister Memorial gifts may be sent Brown, Kim Reedus, Curtina Jo of Providence, Sister Louise to the Sisters of Providence, Sanders and William David taught at schools staffed by the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Pippens II. Grandmother of six. DECIDING HOW MUCH TO SPEND Sisters of Providence in St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN Great-grandmother of three. Indiana, Illinois, North 47876. † SCHEPERS, Judy K., 58, Our ON YOU AT CHRISTMAS. Lady of Perpetual Help, New Albany, Dec. 18. Wife of David Benedictine Sister Francesca Brogan Christopher Schepers. Mother IMAGINE THE DIFFICULTY of Mark Kleier and Matthew was a teacher from Indianapolis Schepers. Daughter of Nancy Benedictine Sister Francesca She taught at Mater Dei Franklin. Sister of Charles Brogan, a longtime teacher and High School in Evansville, Ind.; THEY’LL HAVE REGARDING Franklin. native of Indianapolis, died on the former St. Benedict College SHOEMAKER, Wilma Irene Dec. 14 at Monastery Immac- in Ferdinand; the former West, 84, Holy Name, Beech ulate Conception in Ferdinand, St. Ferdinand High School in YOUR FUNERAL. Grove, Dec. 10. Mother of Ind. She was 78. Ferdinand; the former Academy Claudia Bruce, Paula Clark, The Mass of Christian Immaculate Conception/Marian Stacie Mays, Terese Miller, Burial was celebrated on Heights Academy in Ferdinand; TAKE CARE OF THE CONFUSION. Constance Parsons, Anthony Dec. 17 at the monastery and the Jasper Center at and Vincent Shoemaker. Sister church in Ferdinand. Burial fol- Vincennes University in Arranging your burial needs ahead of time enables y ou to handle of Theresa Cartright, Marjorie lowed in the sisters’ cemetery. Vincennes, Ind. Morris, Francis. Morris and She was born on Feb. 6, Sister Francesca also worked important details, reduce costs, and share your wishes in advance. Richard West. Grandmother of 1927, and grew up in Our Lady as an artist and ministered in So when the time comes, your family won’t be wrapped up in 17. Great-grandmother of 23. of Lourdes Parish in Indian- support services at the making uninformed decisions during a very emotional time. SINGER, Wilbur, 83, apolis. monastery. St. Joseph, St. Leon, Dec. 9. She entered the Sisters of Surviving are two brothers, Husband of Alma Singer. St. Benedict in Ferdinand in Robert Brogan of Marietta, Ga., CALL (317) 784-4439 Father of Linda Coyne, Melissa 1953, made her first profession and Thomas Brogan of Fishers, Reed, Diane Weber, David, of vows in 1955 and made her Ind., as well as several Or stop by the Calvary Cemetery office to r equest more Dennis and Ronald Singer. final profession of vows in nephews. information from one of our family service advisors. 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