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Question Corner ...... 9 The Sunday and Daily Readings . . . . . 9 Serving the CChurchCriterion in Centralr andi Southert n Indianae Since 1960rion www.archindy.org July 9, 2004 Vol. XXXXIII, No. 39 75¢ Priest’s decade of research yields Photo by Brandon A Evans Brandon Photo by book on Mother Henriette Delille NEW ORLEANS (CNS)—Henriette Delille, a free black woman born in New Orleans around 1810 and descended from a long line of free black women, set aside the life expected of her and made a courageous choice to live for God, said her biographer. She founded the Sisters of the Holy Family, a religious community for black women. Researching and writing the biography of Mother Henriette Delille was like putting together the pieces of a jig- saw puzzle, said Benedictine Father Cyprian Davis. His forthcoming book, Henriette Delille, Servant of Slaves, Witness to the Poor, chroni- cles the life of the free black woman. Fr. Cyprian Father Davis, a Davis, O.S.B. professor of Sam Mitchel, left, shares a conversation with Chris Reitz, right, during an evening of Catholic Speed Dating on June 6 at St. Christopher Parish in Church history at Saint Meinrad School Indianapolis. Ron Schnellbacher, center, carries on a conversation with a woman, who is out of sight behind Mitchel. of Theology in Indiana, said he wanted the book to be a “serious scholarly work” and has spent the past 10 years assem- bling the various pieces of Mother Catholics mix faith and dating Henriette’s life. “All the pieces are not there,” he said, By Brandon A. Evans enter into a conversation lasting several Good Shepherd Parish in Indianapolis, “but you work with what you have and minutes. Time is called, and the partners gives singles a chance to find someone make an educated guess about the miss- Speed dating is a modern twist on the switch and meet other people. It is, in a with one important thing that they have ing pieces.” concept of love at first sight—a shortcut certain way, choreographed mingling. At in common—their faith. In 1994, the Sisters of the Holy around the often complicated ordeal of the end, the singles mark down which of “Peter and I had a conversation last Family chose Father Davis to write the finding someone to date. the people they met that they would like to summer,” Mack said. They talked about biography of their foundress, whose can- The 25 singles gathered at St. Christo- share a date with. the difficulty of Catholic singles in their onization cause was accepted in 1988 by pher Parish in Indianapolis one evening The facilitators line up mutual matches 20s, 30s and 40s finding someone else the Vatican Congregation for Saints’ last month put their own spin on this new then contact the people with that informa- who is a committed Catholic. Causes. If her cause advances, she could method of finding someone to go out tion and let them decide if they will pursue Schenk said that no other Catholic become the first African-American saint. with: They made it Catholic. the match. program for young adults had encom- “When you do a biography, you want The concept of speed dating is simple: Catholic speed dating, started in the passed dating as part of their programs. good sources like diaries and letters. take a roomful of singles and systemati- archdiocese by Peter Schenk of St. Jude “The groups that we were involved There was very little of that,” he told the cally require one man and one woman to Parish in Indianapolis and Theresa Mack of See DATING, page 16 Clarion Herald, newspaper of the New Orleans Archdiocese. He found his information in civil records, Church records and financial Several parishes start holy hours for vocations records, and in the archives of the Sisters of the Holy Family. By Sean Gallagher Center in Bloomington. Surprisingly, in the middle of some He also displayed and explained a See DELILLE, page 2 Approximately one year ago, prayer booklet, In Prayer for Vocations: Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein The Holy Rosary and Eucharistic unveiled a series of strategic goals for Adoration, which he offered to be used the archdiocese that were designed to in the holy hours at each parish. In col- seek its renewal in the coming years. laboration with the Indianapolis Serra Together, they are called “A New Club, 5,000 copies of the booklet were Moment of Grace 2007.” printed for the archdiocese so that each Father Joseph Moriarty, vocation parish could have approximately director for the archdiocese, recently 30 copies. launched an initiative aimed at achieving The booklet was an adapted form of one of those goals. one published by the Rogationist In response to the archbishop’s goal to Fathers, a religious order based in “engage the perpetual adoration aposto- California that seeks to promote voca- late” in order to promote vocations to the tions. Printed by the Rogationists, the priesthood and religious life, Father booklet was customized for the archdio- Moriarty, in collaboration with the cese by placing a letter from the arch- Indianapolis Serra Club, invited the pas- bishop on the inside front cover and a tors and parish life coordinators of every prayer he wrote on the back cover. parish in the archdiocese to establish a Father Moriarty decided to invite all monthly holy hour of eucharistic adora- archdiocesan parishes to have a monthly tion for vocations. holy hour for vocations after experienc- Father Moriarty spoke about this to ing some success in a pilot program that many of the priests of the archdiocese on he oversaw earlier this year. June 7 at their biannual priesthood day In it, he asked the pastors of held this year at the St. Paul Catholic See VOCATIONS, page 2 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, July 9, 2004

be intelligent and resourceful entrepre- four elderly women, probably former neurs, amassing money and property.” slaves, who lived in a house next door to PROGRAM CNS file photo continued from page 1 Although her mother claimed herself the sisters. to be illiterate, he noted, she was a busi- Judging by the sisters’ library and bookkeeping records, Father Davis found nesswoman who bought and sold prop- archives, which contained the works of Mother Henriette’s rules for the sodality erty and slaves. St. Francis de Sales and St. Teresa of or confraternity that she was planning to Mother Henriette’s sister, Cecile, had Avila, Father Davis concluded that the form. “Her name was not on the list of several children by a wealthy man and fledgling group was made up of educated members, but the rules were in her hand- inherited a comfortable settlement when and literate women. writing,” he said. he died. That would have been the nor- “They had a rather good library, equal The Delille family became free mal thing for Henriette to do, said Father to many others of literate and educated because Mother Henriette’s great, great Davis, but it was not the case for her. In people,” Father Davis added. grandmother, Nanette, who was from about 1836, she underwent a religious Mother Henriette had been sick peri- Africa and was brought to America as a experience during which she wrote, “I odically during her life. When she made slave, was freed after the death of her wish to live and die for God.” her first will in 1851, she was described owner. Years later, Nanette had amassed “She was active in baptizing slaves as being very sick. Eighteen months enough money to buy her daughter, and encouraging marriages among later, she drew up another will in which Cecile, and two of her grandchildren out them,” said Father Davis. she left a gift to help “continue the chari- of slavery. Records at St. Louis Cathedral and table works that I have founded.” Under Spanish rule at the time, St. Augustine Church show that she was A surprise in this will, Father Davis Louisiana had laws on slaves’ rights so a a frequent sponsor at baptisms. said, was that she freed her slave, Betsy, slave could be bought out of slavery over Additionally, she was active in the but put her in her brother’s care until she the wishes of his or her owner. St. Claude School, an establishment for could be freed without having to leave “Under their law,” said Father Davis, the education of young girls of color. Louisiana, as the law at that time Henriette Delille, a free black woman born in “a slave could demand that an owner “We don’t know how much she taught required. In a third will, in 1860, she New Orleans around 1810, set aside the life name a price for the slave’s freedom, and at the school,” said Father Davis. “We simply freed Betsy. expected of her and made a courageous choice if the owner refused, there was a court can only hypothesize that she instructed Mother Henriette died in 1862, proba- to live for God, said her biographer, Bene- process that could be followed.” at the school.” bly of tuberculosis, Father Davis said. dictine Father Cyprian Davis. His forthcoming Mother Henriette’s family was not During the 1840s, Mother Henriette Father Davis said he enjoyed doing book, Henriette Delille, Servant of Slaves, poor, Father Davis said. “In fact, her began assembling the group of women the research for his book. Witness to the Poor, chronicles the life of the uncle was a man of wealth,” he added. who would become the Sisters of the “Trying to put it all together was more founder of the Sisters of the Holy Family. But despite being free and wealthy, the Holy Family. The group received full difficult,” he said. “I am sure there are priest said, “they had a second-class citi- ecclesiastical approval in 1851, accord- areas where we can do more digging. don’t think of this as definitive because I zenship.” ing to Father Davis. It is known from But you have to arrive at the point and think others can continue digging and go Free blacks, he explained, “tended to records that the sisters cared for at least say this is what we have and go with it. I further.” †

vocation to the priesthood or religious send out laborers for his harvest” vocations when he became the adminis- life. (Mt 9:37-38). trator of St. Thomas More Parish in VOCATIONS “I don’t think that it is an unrealistic Over approximately the past decade, January 2001. continued from page 1 expectation to think that every parish six men and women who were either “We began holy hours for vocation 30 parishes to begin holy hours. Some of would offer a vocation,” he said. “Why members of St. Patrick or often came during my first month,” said Father them already had designated times for is it unrealistic for every community to there to pray have been ordained or pro- Eldred, “and by June we had the perpet- eucharistic adoration, although not pray for and bring forth one vocation? fessed religious vows. ual adoration chapel in place.” specifically for prayer for vocations. Because if they did that, we’d be fine.” Among them is Father Rick Eldred, With some parishes like St. Thomas Eighteen parishes responded positively One faith community that has fostered pastor of St. Thomas More Parish in More and St. Patrick already having to his call, some of them parishes that this culture of vocations through prayer, Mooresville. In the early 1990s, Msgr. members praying before the Blessed had no adoration at all. and especially eucharistic adoration, is Moran asked him if he had ever thought Sacrament for vocations and the rest Father Moriarty said he sees a close St. Patrick Parish in Terre Haute, led by of becoming a priest. being formally invited by Father connection between prayer before the its pastor, Msgr. Lawrence Moran. Father Eldred recalled that it was Moriarty, the archdiocese’s seminarians Blessed Sacrament and vocations. He identified no special program in often during prayer before the Blessed are already feeling the effects of this “No priest, no Eucharist—it’s that the parish to promote such discern- Sacrament that he did his “soul search- spiritual intercession for them. simple,” he said. “If we believe in a ment—just prayer and encouraging ques- ing” that led to his becoming a seminar- “It is extremely humbling for me, as a sacramental Church, which we do, then tions about vocations put to young men ian. And he recognizes now that the seminarian, to know that people all over we believe that God is made present, and women by himself and other inter- Eucharist is as important as ever in his the archdiocese are praying for voca- sacramentally, in most cases, where a ested parishioners. life as a priest. tions,” said Rick Nagel, who just com- priest is the principal celebrant. That is a This consciousness of the importance “Ever since I was ordained a priest, I pleted his second year at Saint Meinrad direct link.” of priestly and religious vocations is knew that my whole vocation was built School of Theology. “It gives me great In making his call to all of the reinforced at St. Patrick Parish by a large around the Eucharist,” he said. “I knew peace of mind and great life as a semi- parishes, Father Moriarty hopes to foster plaque on the wall of the parish’s perpet- that if I were to be a good priest, it narian. The power of prayer is beyond a culture of vocations in all faith com- ual adoration chapel that reads: “The would be through the holy Eucharist.” words for each of us and to those yet to munities, one in which all the faithful harvest is abundant but the laborers are He was determined to pass on this come, who have not yet answered the encourage young people to consider a few; so ask the master of the harvest to connection between the Eucharist and call.” † Governor spares life of inmate scheduled to be executed on July 9

By Mary Ann Wyand execution. during the murders, but said he did not decision by the governor and the parole Williams was scheduled to die by kill John or Henrietta Rease. Recent board,” Quigley said, “not just because In an historic decision on July 2, Gov. chemical injection on July 9 at the DNA tests on bloodstains found on the death penalty is so wrong, which Joseph Kernan commuted Indiana Death U.S. Penitentiary in Michigan City, Ind., Williams’ shorts could not prove that the civil libertarians and Catholics alike Row inmate Darnell Williams’ capital for his part in the August 1986 murders of blood belonged to either murder victim. agree on, but also because it reaffirms sentence to life in prison without parole. John and Henrietta Rease of Gary, Ind. St. Thomas Aquinas parishioner Fran faith in the criminal justice system being Kernan’s action followed a unani- One witness, Edwin Taylor, who Quigley of Indianapolis, executive direc- about having accurate sentencing, … dis- mous ruling by the Indiana Parole Board implicated Williams in the murders, tor of the Indiana Civil Liberties Union, tributing justice and not vengeance, and on June 29 to recommend clemency for recanted his earlier testimony, and a praised the governor and parole board being willing to admit at a later time that Williams. It marked the first time in statement by another witness was later for making the right decision to spare there was a mistake made then going nearly a half century that an Indiana discredited. William’s life. back and correcting the mistake, espe- governor has stopped a scheduled Williams admitted to being present “I think it is such a wonderful cially when a human life is at stake.” †

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Evans Cynthia Greer, principal of St. Mark that it is being allowed to continue its successful elements of each and transition the Evangelist School in Indianapolis, Project EXCEED into another year. them into a new model of school Everything about Project EXCEED said that working with the CELL “The Lilly Endowment Inc. has agreed improvement to be replicated throughout exists to help students learn better and Program—which creates a network of to a budget extension for Project EXCEED the archdiocese.” teachers teach better. learning and support for teachers from that allows for another year at full opera- She said that the luncheon was very That was the consensus of educators Catholic, charter and public schools—has tion,” said G. Joseph Peters, associate successful. attending a recent luncheon hosted by the excited parents, students and staff. executive director of the Office of “I think whenever you bring that many Office of Catholic Education to celebrate Barb Shuey, associate director of Catholic Education. “This is good news, people together it’s very, very exciting the archdiocesan project, which contains schools for the archdiocesan Center for indeed, as it allows us to see the pilot pro- and motivating to hear about the good 62 programs under its umbrella. Catholic School Excellence, said that the grams grow into maturity, and allows us things that are going on and … how many Almost 100 teachers and principals archdiocese has already begun to spread to evaluate the results more thoroughly.” people are working hard toward student from schools that have piloted these pro- some of the programs around the archdio- Peggy Elson, a master teacher with the improvement,” she said. grams were invited to share their suc- cese, but is looking at ways to do it more TAP program at St. Lawrence School in “Project EXCEED has helped us develop cesses and struggles—and also to begin and more—how to take the best of what Indianapolis, said that the meeting was a a network of schools and teachers sharing brainstorming on how to expand EXCEED has been done already and create new good chance to learn about all the differ- their best practices and supporting each to the rest of the archdiocese. programs. ent programs and to see the devotion of other in their use,” Shuey said. The funding for Project EXCEED comes “[Catholic schools outside Marion the teachers to those programs. “It allowed the participants to see all from the Lilly Endowment Inc., and part County] are already participating in many “It was a chance to brag,” she said, but the things that are happening through of the stipulation is that the $10 million parts of the initiative,” said Ron Costello, also a chance to learn. EXCEED,” Costello said. “It helped us to grant only be used for schools within associate executive director of Catholic “We are so fortunate in the archdiocese identify some things that we might be Marion County. It is up to the archdiocese education and school improvement, and to have all these new initiatives available able to improve upon and helped in the to fund any expansion of the various director of Project EXCEED. “We hope to right now,” Greer said. planning for this year.” EXCEED programs outside of Marion get some specific support of certain things “All of them, I think, are based upon He said that the meeting showed the County. outside of Indianapolis.” best practices,” she said. Greer could see good fruit that has been born from Project The many educational programs that Everything that is going on in Project a common thread in the programs. EXCEED, and helped give hope for the are part of EXCEED—such as those that EXCEED, Shuey said, is designed to train a “Even though our Project EXCEED ini- future. have provided massive technology teacher not only to be better, but also to tiatives are different, they all have com- Peters said that the participants were updates for schools and those that have share that training with other teachers. mon threads of best practice,” Shuey said. asked, as part of a reflection, what are the helped teachers learn how to reach stu- This is called a “Train the Trainer” “Now what we were wanting people to most important things that they want to dents at different learning levels—have model, Shuey said, and it allows the arch- see is how all these models are similar,” see replicated across the archdiocese. done a lot of good. diocese to offer future training at a lower she said. Among the answers were increased Besides increased test scores, teachers cost. “Can we continue to do 62 different student performance, leadership, ongoing and parents have noted the difference the The recent meeting came at the same programs three years down the line? No,” training and a high level of networking programs have made. time that the archdiocese received word Shuey said. “But we can take the among schools in the archdiocese. † Cathedral High School theater students team up with local playwright

By Brandon A. Evans “All of us were really very excited,” Recent Cathedral said Tom Elliott, a member of Our Lady High School gradu-

When William Gebby of Indianapolis of Mount Carmel Parish in Carmel, Ind., Submitted photo ates John Mortell, took his daughter to see Les Miserables at who also graduated this year from the left, and Kyle Cathedral High School, he was so high school. “I think it’s a good sign of Johnson play the impressed that he called the school. the ability we really have at Cathedral.” parts of Dr. Herman He spoke with Terry Fox, director of Elliott was tapped to be the assistant Goettler and Father theater at the high school, and asked him director of the stage reading of The Stephen Ambrosius, if Cathedral students could help him with Geranium. respectively, in the a project. “We were all pretty taken aback when production of Gebby, a local playwright and founder we read the script,” Elliott said. William Gebby’s The of Inklings Theatre, which has staged his The Geranium takes place in Nazi Geranium. The play play The Confessional, was looking to use Germany when Adolf Hitler carried out features the perfor- high school students to present a work- the mass murder of mental patients and mance and stage shop of his most recent play: The the impaired—and those who opposed it. work of Cathedral Geranium. The play revolves around Dr. Herman students. That test run of the play, which took Goettler, the head of a hospital specializ- place at Cathedral High School last ing in killing “imperfect” children October, resulted in a change of plans— through lethal injection. Goettler has the instead of adult actors, Gebby decided to conversations he has with his childhood use Cathedral students for the full produc- friend: a priest who was killed by the tion. Nazis for his opposition to the program. crafted The Geranium. also because the hero of the story is a The Geranium will be performed at Gebby said that he wanted to inject a Gebby said that having the students at Catholic priest. 7:30 p.m. on July 9, 10, 16 and 17 at the bit of the supernatural into the story. Cathedral help with The Geranium—sev- Fox will direct Gebby’s play. Wheeler Arts Theatre, 1035 Sanders St., He became interested in Hitler’s eral in acting roles and about 10 in the in Indianapolis. Tickets are $10. euthanasia program while he was taking a production crew—made sense not only (For more information, call 317-968- “He called me out of the blue,” Fox course about the Holocaust in graduate because the students are talented, but 7436.) † said. He was pleased that his students had school. impressed the playwright so much. Others “It posed a challenge. I wanted to do have told Fox that the high school is at the something a little different than the other level of a college when it comes to theater. grad students were doing,” he said. “We have a lot of kids that are inter- That was two decades ago. When Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House ested in acting and theater,” he said. “We thinking of ideas for plays, he came back usually do a five-show season.” to his graduate school research and Sunday, August 1, 2004 - Major fundraising event! An Evening with Bill Polian COMPASSIONATE MEDICINE Join us at Our Lady of Fatima for a delicious served dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by special guest speaker… Craig R. Johnston MD Bill Polian, President of the Indianapolis Colts! Register early…this is sure to sell out! FAMILY PRACTICE Reservations and pre-payment required: Name: ______317-352-9171 Please reserve: _____ single seat(s) _____ table(s) of 7 _____ table(s) of 8 28 years of experience and patient @ $30.00 each @ $200.00 each @ $225.00 each satisfaction have led to one of the most Send payment to: respected practices in Indianapolis Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House We welcome you into our Family 5353 E. 56th Street (317) 545-7681 Call for an appointment [email protected] Page 4 The Criterion Friday, July 9, 2004

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Be Our Guest/Vincent C. Caponi Indiana Health Information

Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 Exchange sets example for U.S. Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher Indiana is on the forefront of establish- St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers, Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus ing a unique system that will lead to St.Vincent Health, the Regenstrief Institute healthier Hoosiers and Wishard Health Services. while creating health Across the country, information technol- care savings. ogy has been underutilized by the health Editorial The Indiana Health care industry. Nationally, there has been Information Exchange significant debate on how to bring medical Inc. (IHIE) is a collab- records to the Internet age. Politicians on orative, not-for-profit both sides of the aisle are calling for qual- initiative to “wire” the ity and efficiency using technology to cre- CNS file photo state’s hospitals to ate a paperless, fully wired and integrated create a common, health care records system. secure patient infor- While both parties continue to draft mation infrastructure. With this initiative, national implementation plans and time- patients will benefit when their medical lines for legislation, the dialogue has begun histories are easily accessible by any to create the infrastructure that will benefit health care provider while protecting patients and create savings. The collabora- patient privacy. tive IHIE will set the standard not only in When health information is not easily Indiana, but across the country as we estab- shared among health care providers, the lish a system for shared electronic medical In their statement “Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political result is costly and potentially dangerous. records. Responsibility,” the U.S. bishops said voters should examine the For example, if a patient is taken to an Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson position of candidates on a full range of issues in relation to emergency department and, three days offered the most accurate summation when Catholic social teaching. A recent poll by The Indianapolis Star later, is taken to another hospital’s emer- he said, “Other communities are in various found that 64 percent of Indiana residents believe that there is not gency department, the potential exists for stages of implementing systems such as the enough influence of religious attitudes on state government poli- similar diagnostic tests to be performed Indiana Health Information Exchange, but cies, and 78 percent said that a candidate’s religious or spiritual twice. Moreover, if a patient’s medical we’ve come further, faster—and we should attitudes are important in their decision to vote for him or her. history is shared, drug interactions, aller- have the first operational system with the gies and all kinds of historical informa- richest database. It’s a tribute to the collab- tion can be considered by a physician orative spirit of our health care commu- when determining appropriate treatment. nity.” Financially, patients and health care The cooperation seen among the Hoosiers’ faith providers experience savings when dupli- Indianapolis health care community around cation is avoided and information is eas- this initiative is unprecedented. Patients he Indianapolis Star has done a personal faith in Jesus Christ. However, ily accessible. will benefit as physicians and health care Tfine service to its readers by con- despite that belief, only 33 percent said The good news is that locally the initia- providers are able to instantly share life- ducting a poll about the faith of that it’s important to persuade others to tive to improve the quality and economics saving medical information. Physicians Hoosiers. Perhaps, for most observers, accept their religious beliefs. For of health care is being led by BioCross- will be able to spend more time with there were no great surprises in the Catholics, only 18 percent said that it’s roads, Central Indiana Corporate Partner- patients and less time tracking medical results, but people might be surprised important to persuade others. This was ship, the city of Indianapolis, Clarian records. by a few of the findings. We think that the most discouraging statistic in the Health Partners, Community Health The promise for this initiative is great. the results of the poll have some things poll results. Obviously, the Catholic Network, Health and Hospital Corporation We are fortunate to be the leader in our to say to and about Catholics. Church still has a long way to go to of Marion County, Indiana State Depart- nation’s advancement toward quality and Perhaps some people, both Catholics convince its members that we have an ment of Health, the Indiana State Medical efficient health care. and non-Catholics, were surprised to obligation to evangelize. Association, Indiana University School of learn that Catholics made up only The poll seemed to confirm that Medicine, Indianapolis Medical Society, (Vincent C. Caponi is chief executive offi- 11 percent of those polled. But that’s Catholics tend to be more liberal in Marion County Health Department, cer of St. Vincent Health.) † only slightly less than the 13 percent their political beliefs than others. Of The Official Catholic Directory claims those polled who said they were for Indiana. Our 2004 archdiocesan Republicans, 9 percent were Catholics, Directory and Yearbook shows a while Catholics made up 17 percent of Letters to the Editor Catholic population for the archdiocese Democrats and 10 percent of Independ- Agrees with not denying issues raised, the whole debate over the of 230,938 out of a total population, ents. Not surprisingly, more of the movie misses the most important points. It according to the 2000 census, of Republicans opposed a woman’s right Communion to punish is not Moore’s voice, but the voices of the 2,430,606. That’s 9.5 percent. The other to decide whether or not she will have Hooray and thank you to Michael ordinary Americans he interviews that Indiana dioceses have 19 percent in an abortion and also opposed gay and Gough of Greenwood for his tremendous have continued to haunt me since I left the Evansville, 14 percent in Fort Wayne- lesbian marriages. More of the letter in the June 18 issue of The Criterion theater. South Bend, 8 percent in Lafayette and Republicans favored the death penalty concerning politics and the Mass. I totally I hear the words of Michael Pedersen, 25 percent in Gary. for serious crimes, but more than a agree with him and feel that he speaks for who wondered—in the last letter he wrote The good news for Catholics is that majority of Democrats and Independ- the majority of Catholics. He had the home before his helicopter was shot 49 percent of those polled said that they ents also favored it. courage to speak out, and it is time that we, down—whether there was any purpose at have a favorable attitude toward The Catholic Church firmly believes the majority, let our feelings be known. all to his presence there. Catholics. While less than 50 percent that Catholics should take their religious We have always been taught not to I remember the soldier who, unable to might not seem good, it beats the beliefs into the political arena. Every judge, but rather to pray for those we may look at the camera, said that a part of him national percentage of 40 percent and four years, the U.S. bishops issue a feel have erred in their judgment. But today died each time he killed someone. it’s vastly better than it was 100 years statement called “Faithful Citizenship: our Church is outwardly accusing, blaming And I think about the Marine who, hav- ago when the so-called Guardians of A Catholic Call to Political Respons- and punishing in ways that I have never ing served in Iraq already, said he would Liberty traveled around the country ibility.” The results of The Star’s poll witnessed in my nearly four-score years of do anything not to return. making anti-Catholic speeches. Or dur- indicate that most Hoosiers agree. life. May our Church return to a place of In discussions about the movie, I have ing the 1920s when, here in Indiana, Sixty-four percent said that there is not peace and tranquility, of faith and worship, yet to hear anyone suggest a response to 30 percent of the white population were enough influence of religious attitudes and only make the media for the good that these soldiers. It is devastating to imagine members of the anti-Catholic Ku Klux on state government policies and we do. American soldiers risking their lives with- Klan. 78 percent said that a candidate’s reli- It seems strange to me that we suddenly out understanding why. How will we help The poll revealed that nine out of 10 gious or spiritual attitudes are important have this outpouring of scorn on some of soldiers recover? What does it mean if sol- Hoosiers believe in God and in heaven, in their decision to vote for him or her. the laity when we failed to reprimand our diers are willing to risk court martial not to 87 percent believe in miracles and Fifty-seven percent of Republicans said leaders for many years for the wrong that return to this war? What can we tell the 85 percent believe in angels. We don’t that a candidate’s attitudes are “very was being done against some among us. families of the 852 soldiers who have lost know how many of the Catholics polled important” compared with only The Mass is the highlight of my week, their lives? These are the questions I’d like said that they believe in those things, 28 percent for Democrats and 27 per- and fortunately our good Msgr. Harold to hear answered. but we would hope they all would since cent for Independents. Knueven has kept his homilies to the read- April A. Tchiguka, Indianapolis they are all part of Catholic teachings. Overall, the portrait of Hoosiers’ ings and the Gospel, and I’m sure he is not Sixty percent of Hoosiers attend faith is an appealing one. Religion plays depriving anyone of receiving the Holy church services at least weekly, accord- a large role in Hoosiers’ lives and in the Eucharist. I pray that condition returns to Letters Policy ing to the poll, about twice the national decisions they make. If anything, they the pulpits in all of our churches. Letters from readers are welcome and percentage. The published results didn’t would like to see more spirituality in should be informed, relevant, well- Herb Scheidler, Greensburg indicate the percentage for Catholics, our society. As for Catholics, it’s diffi- expressed, concise, temperate in tone, cour- teous and respectful. but most parishes would be happy to cult to admit, but it appears that the poll Letters must be signed, but, for serious have that 60 percent. results reveal that we are not as reli- Many unanswered reasons, names may be withheld. Seventy-eight percent of those polled gious and/or spiritual as are our non- Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” The said that they were Protestants and Catholic neighbors here in Indiana. † questions about the war Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 86 percent of all Christians said that Since seeing Michael Moore’s movie 46206-1717. “the only way to heaven” is through — John F. Fink Fahrenheit 9/11, I have read many criti- Readers with access to e-mail may send cisms of it. While I agree with some of the letters to [email protected]. The Criterion Friday, July 9, 2004 Page 5

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

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR Why doesn’t God stop us from doing evil things? (Eighth in a series) Are there not times when we need to be Jesus, through the Apostles, estab- a parent is exactly right. In God’s plan, rescued from ourselves? Sometimes we lished the Church to carry on his mis- rescue from trouble or the prevention of n a return flight from do dumb things because we are careless sion. God’s grand plan of the Incarnation our neighbor’s evil has been largely Washington, D.C., a gentleman or sometimes because we are weak. We of his Son was to intervene directly assigned to us in our respective voca- Onext to me said, “Archbishop, would certainly stop a child from play- once. But thereafter, his plan is for us tions. True, once in awhile, God inter- there is something that bothers me. ing with fire. Why wouldn’t someone Christians to look out for each other. By venes in our world directly and miracu- “I have two daughters whom I love who loves us rescue us? Why doesn’t the grace of baptism and the other sacra- lously. But, in general, we are to be his dearly. Let’s say they are teenagers chal- God do that? ments, we are to look out for our neigh- watchful eyes and ears and heart and lenged by our culture. Let’s say one of In fact, God intends to rescue us. He bor—and remember, Jesus taught us that caring hands in our troublesome world. them makes a mistake and is headed for does so through the agency of parents or everyone is our neighbor. Yet, in our Christian mission to care deep moral or spiritual trouble. family or friends or officers of the law I’m reminded of the story about a for each other, the plan of God calls us “I simply would not allow that to or teachers or counselors. God has town that experienced a flash flood and to balance the personal dignity of indi- happen, even if I had to forcibly prevent given humans the gifts of intelligence evacuation of the homes was necessary. vidual human freedom with the human her or forcibly rescue her. I love my and the ability to love—like the father Good people began motoring boats up need for protection and direction. On daughters so much that I would do that in this case. After all, we do believe that and down the streets to rescue people the one hand, we cannot say another even against their will. God “works through other people.” Part from their porch roofs. One elderly lady person’s decisions and welfare are none “My question is this: Why doesn’t of our faith is the belief that as kept praying that God would come and of my business. On the other hand, we God do that? We believe that God loves Christians we are responsible to and for save her, but as boat after boat came by may not violate their human dignity every one of us, yet he seems to just each other. “Love of neighbor” covers a she refused to get aboard. arbitrarily. stand by and let us get into trouble if we lot of territory. As the story goes, sadly, she drowned. And so as parents, family, friends and so choose. Why doesn’t God save us The answer to the question of why When she got to the gates of heaven, she leaders of religion and of society, we from hurting ourselves or others?” God doesn’t intervene more directly in fussed because God had not answered turn to the Scriptures, the teaching of the Well, we had quite a discussion. our lives has something to do with his her prayer for help. Church and in prayer with God to seek The man’s question is somewhat sim- “grand plan” for us. God answered, “But ma’am, I sent the shared wisdom, common sense and ilar to, though different from, the ques- God did intervene directly and dra- boat after boat to save you, and you courage we need. † tion, “Why does God allow bad things matically in our world to rescue us from refused my help.” to happen to good people?” The point of evil when he sent his Son to become one And so, my answer to the father who (Next week: Worshiping Mary and the the question in this case, however, is of us. As we believe: “Jesus Christ, his loves his daughters is that his instinct as saints?) “Why doesn’t God stop us from doing only Son, was born of the Virgin Mary, something bad or harmful?” suffered under Pontius Pilate, was cruci- Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for July At issue in this case also is the gift of fied, died and was buried, descended our freedom. The man who loves his into hell and on the third day rose again Men Religious: that the special gifts their communities bring to the Chur ch may be daughters even to the point of usurping from the dead, ascended into heaven and more widely appreciated and encouraged. their freedom pleads a convincing case. is seated at the right hand of the Father.” ¿Por qué Dios no evita que hagamos cosas malas? (Octavo de la serie) caso convincente. ¿Acaso no hay Jesús, por medio de los apóstoles los problemas o prevenir el mal a través momentos donde es necesario que se fundó la Iglesia para continuar su de nuestras respectivas vocaciones. urante un vuelo de regreso de nos rescate de nosotros mismos? A misión. El gran plan de la encarnación Ciertamente, de vez en cuando Dios Washington D.C., un caballero veces hacemos cosas tontas por de su Hijo era intervenir directamente interviene directa y milagrosamente en Dque se encontraba sentado junto descuido; en ocasiones porque somos una única vez. A partir de allí, su plan nuestro mundo. Pero en general nosotros a mí me dijo: "Arzobispo, hay algo que débiles. Ciertamente no permitiríamos para los cristianos es que nos cuidemos debemos ser sus ojos y oídos atentos, su me inquieta”. que un niño jugara con fuego. ¿Por qué entre nosotros mismos. Por la gracia del corazón y manos cariñosas en nuestro “Tengo dos hijas a quienes amo no nos rescataría alguien que nos ama? bautismo y los otros sacramentos mundo tan turbado. profundamente. Digamos que son ¿Por qué Dios no hace lo mismo? debemos velar por nuestro prójimo; y Sin embargo, en nuestra misión adolescentes enfrentadas a nuestra De hecho, Dios pretende rescatarnos. recuerden: Jesús nos enseñó que todo el cristiana de cuidarnos unos a otros, el cultura. Digamos que una de ellas Él lo hace a través de la intervención de mundo es nuestro prójimo. plan de Dios nos exige que comete un error y se mete en tremendos parientes, familiares, amigos, oficiales Recuerdo la historia de un pueblo que equilibremos la dignidad personal de la problemas morales o espirituales”. de la ley, maestros o consejeros. Dios le sufrió una inundación repentina y fue libertad humana individual con la “Yo sencillamente no permitiría que ha dado a los humanos el obsequio de la necesario evacuar las casas. La gente de necesidad humana de protección y esto sucediera, aunque tuviera que usar inteligencia y la capacidad de amar, tal buen corazón comenzó a recorrer con orientación. Por otro lado, no podemos la fuerza para prevenirlo, o rescatarla a la y como el padre de esta historia. sus botes las calles para rescatar a otros decir que las decisiones y el bienestar fuerza. Amo tanto a mis hijas que lo Después de todo, creemos que Dios de los techos de sus portales. Una de otra persona no son problema haría aun en contra de su voluntad”. “obra a través de otras personas.” Parte señora anciana rezaba incesantemente nuestro. Por otra parte, no debemos “Mi pregunta es la siguiente: ¿Por qué de nuestra fe es la creencia de que, para que Dios viniera y la salvara; pasó violar su dignidad humana Dios no hace lo mismo? Creemos que como cristianos, somos responsables bote tras bote y ella se rehusaba a arbitrariamente. Dios nos ama a cada uno de nosotros; sin para con los demás y por los demás. subirse. Por lo tanto, como padres, familiares, embargo, pareciera que Él simplemente “Amar al prójimo” abarca un extenso La historia continuó y tristemente la amigos, líderes religiosos y de la se cruzara de brazos y nos dejara territorio. señora se ahogó. Cuando llegó a las sociedad, buscamos en las escrituras, en meternos en problemas, si así lo La respuesta a la pregunta de por qué puertas del cielo, se quejó de que Dios las enseñanzas de la Iglesia y en la elegimos. ¿Por qué Dios no evita que Dios no interviene más directamente en no había acudido a su súplica de ayuda. oración a Dios, la sabiduría compartida, nos hagamos daño a nosotros mismos y a nuestras vidas tiene que ver con su Dios le respondió: “Pero señora, he el sentido común y el consuelo que los demás?” “gran plan” para nosotros. enviado bote tras bote y usted rechazó necesitamos. † Vaya si tuvimos una discusión. Dios intervino directa y mi ayuda." La pregunta de este hombre de cierto drásticamente en nuestro mundo para Por lo tanto, mi respuesta para el (La próxima semana: ¿Venerar a modo se parece, aunque es diferente, a rescatarnos del mal cuando envió a su padre que ama a sus hijas es que su María y a los santos?) aquella de "¿Por qué Dios permite que le Hijo para que estuviera entre nosotros. instinto de padre es totalmente sucedan cosas malas a la gente buena?” Tal como creemos: “Jesucristo, su único apropiado. En el plan de Dios, se nos ha Traducido por: Language Training Center, En este caso, el corazón de esta pregunta Hijo, que nació de Santa María la asignado rescatar a nuestro prójimo de Indianapolis es: “¿Por qué Dios no evita que hagamos Virgen, padeció bajo el poder de Poncio cosas malas o perjudiciales?” Pilatos, fue crucificado, muerto y La intención de vocaciones del Ar zobispo Buechlein para julio En este caso, también está en cuestión sepultado, descendió a los infiernos y el obsequio de nuestra libertad. El resucitó al tercer día según las Hombres Religiosos: Que los dones especiales que sus comunidades traen a la iglesia hombre que ama tanto a sus hijas al escrituras, subió al cielo y está sentado sean más apreciados y alentados por todas partes. punto de usurpar su libertad presenta un a la derecha del Padre. Page 6 The Criterion Friday, July 9, 2004

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Holy Spirit Parish, 7243 E. 10th St., in Indianapolis, is July 9, from 6 p.m. to midnight on July 10 and from Advance registration is recommended as space is limited. having its parish festival from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 11. There will be a German din- For more information or to register, call Sue Hansen at July 8-10. There will be rides, food, music and entertain- ner on July 10 and a chicken dinner on July 11. For more 317-876-4719. ment. For more information, call 317-353-9404. information, call 812-537-3992. Christ the King Parish, 5860 N. Crittenden Ave., in St. Benedict Parish, 111 S. 9th St., in Terre Haute, is St. Joseph Parish in Corydon is having its parish pic- Indianapolis, will host a reception honoring Msgr. Francis having its Community Fun Fest from noon to midnight nic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Harrison County Fair- Tuohy on the occasion of his retirement from active min- on July 9 and from 4 p.m. to midnight on July 10. There grounds, 341 Capitol Ave., in Corydon. There will be a istry from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on July 18. All are welcome. For will be music, games and food. For more information, call chicken dinner and quilts. For more information, call more information, call Rose Sterger in the parish office at 812-232-8421. 812-738-2742. 317-255-3666. †

St. Lawrence Parish, 542 Walnut St., in Lawrenceburg, The Central Indiana Life Chain needs a coordinator to is having its parish festival from 4 p.m. to midnight on plan the annual one-hour pro-life prayer vigil on Respect Life Sunday on Oct. 3 in Indianapolis. There are many vol- Benedictine sister unteers to help with the ecumenical event, but no one to Awards . . . coordinate their efforts. A person for the volunteer position professes first vows is needed by July 20 so the Life Chain can take place in Ann Medford, a member Indianapolis during this election year. For more information, Benedictine Sister Anne Frederick professed her first of St. Michael Parish in Green- call Tom Pottratz in the archdiocesan Office of Pro-Life monastic vows during evening prayer on June 13 at Our field, was recently chosen as Activities at 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569. Lady of Grace Monastery in the recipient of the Outstanding Beech Grove. She entered the Catholic Youth Award by the St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers and the Wellness Benedictine community in Indiana Council of the Knights Community of Central Indiana will host Cancer 101, a free 2001. of Columbus. The award is seminar for cancer patients and their families, from noon to As a temporary professed based on spiritual and corporal 2 p.m. on July 30 in the Women’s Center Conference Room sister, she promised stability in works of mercy as well as on at St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville, 1201 Hadley Road. her monastery, fidelity to the civic and community service, Cancer 101 will provide participants with an overview of monastic way of life and obe- involvement in youth ministry cancer and seek to dispel myths, misconceptions and dience for the next three years. and personal spirituality. Med- unnecessary fears about a cancer diagnosis. There will also During this three-year period, ford is an active participant in be an explanation of cancer terminology and a discussion she will continue her studies of the youth ministry of her parish, and is the past president of about the latest treatment options and research develop- the monastic life and begin the Archdiocesan Youth Council. She will attend Marion ments. The session includes lunch for all registered partici- preparation for her final College this fall to pursue a major in education and a minor pants. The deadline for registration is July 28. For more monastic profession. in theology. information or to register, call 317-782-6704. A native of Columbus, Sister Anne graduated from Columbus East High School and received a bachelor’s Anna Weber, a junior at Roncalli High School in Author Temple Grandin will speak on “My Experi- degree in industrial engineering from Purdue University in Indianapolis, was recently named state champion for shot ences with Autism” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 11 at West Lafayette, Ind. She began her career at Cummins put during the Girls’ State Track Meet in Bloomington. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, 2801 W. 86th St., in Engine Company in Columbus, and later attended Indiana Anna broke her own school record with a shot put of Indianapolis. The cost is $15 per person or $25 per University, where she received a master’s degree in second- 46 feet, 1½ inches. † couple. There is no charge for individuals with autism. ary education and certification in high school mathematics. Sister Anne formerly taught at Roncalli High School in Indianapolis. She currently teaches mathematics at Bishop Corpus Christi Chatard High School in Indianapolis. Father William Ernst carries She is the daughter of James Frederick of Nashville and

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By Brandon A. Evans “The conclusion of the next January until the end of Father Beever said. “My heritage, their culture,” care of himself. whole thing is going to be March, Father Beever will experience is [that] the Father Thomas said. He also has several trips Three archdiocesan an arts festival here at travel to different regions in Hispanics are a very friendly He will also be sending planned over weekends to parishes are receiving grants Immaculate Heart featuring Mexico—from Los Mochia people and they welcome back photos while he is visit family members. from Lilly Endowment Inc. the work of parishioners,” and Guadalajara to the Aztec the opportunity to be a part away. He said that the trip “I think if I come back as to provide their pastors with he said. ruins and Playa del Carmen, of this community. We need “will enhance the kind of renewed and refreshed as I a chance for renewal. Father Beever is also try- to name just a few destina- to try to do what we can to contact I have with people.” did last time,” Father Day The grants—which total ing to involve his parish- tions. invite them in.” Father Day is going to said, he will be able to be nearly $125,000—are part of ioners with a three-month Some are places of histor- Father Thomas will also spend the time from Aug. 23 more effective in his min- Lilly Endowment’s Clergy sabbatical he is taking to ical importance, and some be traveling south of the to Dec. 16 participating in the istry. Renewal Program for Mexico. are places of importance to United States border to help Hesburgh Sabbatical Program Before he received his Indiana Congregations. “It’s not just an experi- his Hispanic parishioners. his Hispanic ministry in at Catholic Theological grant, the parish offered to Holy Family Parish in ence for me,” he said. “It’s The grant is also paying both the Spanish language Union in Chicago. pay for the cost of a priest in New Albany is receiving a to be a parish experience.” to send five people—at vari- and culture. “Basically, it’s kind of a his absence. He was going grant for $33,319 for its pas- When Father Beever was ous points—to spend a week He will be traveling to holistic renewal program,” to try to get financial help tor, Father Wilfred “Sonny” appointed the pastor of or two on the sabbatical Mexico in July, Central he said. There will be acade- from the archdiocese as Day. St. Philip Neri Parish five with him. America in August, South mic classes, faith-sharing well. St. Philip Neri Parish in years ago, he did not speak He will take digital pic- America in October, and groups and a retreat week. The grant is a gift for the Indianapolis is receiving a Spanish. Over the past few tures and will put up a map Cuba and Puerto Rico in Father Day took the parish and for the archdio- $44,825 grant for its pastor, years, he has been tutored of his ongoing journey in November. During same course when it was cese, Father Day said. Father Carlton Beever. in Spanish and twice the parish and the school. September, he will take part offered at the University of “They’re very generous,” And Immaculate Heart of immersed himself in the “I’m also going to do in a Franciscan renewal pro- Notre Dame in 1980, which he said of Lilly Endowment Mary Parish in Indianapolis Latino culture for several some ‘live’ telephone calls gram in the U.S. was 13 years after his ordi- Inc. is receiving a $45,000 grant weeks in Mexico. to the school,” he said. During his time, he will nation. The grant for each of the for its pastor, Father Jeffrey Now, he is using his sab- As St. Philip Neri Parish not only visit shrines and “The first time that I did priests not only pays for Godecker. batical as an attempt to close has been transformed from talk to local pastors, but also it, I was one of the youngest their travel expenses and the Conventual Franciscan the rift that exists in the its founding as an Irish visit the families of people priests there,” he said. travel costs of family mem- Father Thomas Smith, who parish between the growing parish into a bilingual faith who he ministers to in This time around, after bers and friends, it also pays is the Hispanic Ministry Hispanic population—which community with many southern Indiana and 24 years, he’s looking for- for their replacement or any Coordinator for the New makes up about 70 percent Hispanic members, things Louisville. ward to it even more. of their other needs. Albany Deanery and also of the parish—and the white have not always been easy. “By visiting their homes Besides the spiritual bene- “We’re very grateful to St. Rita Parish in Louisville, population. “Integrating these two … it will give me a much fits, it will also be a time for Lilly,” Father Godecker Ky., received a grant last From the beginning of groups has been difficult,” more direct sense of their him to exercise and take said. † December for $44,495 from Lilly’s National Clergy Renewal Program.

Each year, ordained min- I NDIANAPOLIS isters from all denomina- B EECH G ROVE tions are eligible to apply for a grant through the M OORESVILLE Indiana program to take a sabbatical—and many include the parish in that process. We’ll be Ordained ministers out- side the state of Indiana may apply through the national program. expecting you. “I think it’s Lilly’s pur- pose … to make sure that the congregation is We know you’ll have questions. We suspect you’ll be both excited involved,” Father Godecker said. “Lilly is really, I think, and apprehensive. We understand that you’ll want reassurance as well doing a great thing for the as expertise. We expect all of that, and more. Because at St. Francis congregations of the state of Indiana.” Hospital & Health Centers, we’ve been delivering babies and caring for “The opportunity to get away from their busy days their parents for more than 75 years. as pastors for an extended period of time and delve Each year, thousands of expectant parents choose the advanced into activities that expand their horizons, deepen their obstetric care of our Indianapolis and Mooresville campuses. Each spiritual lives and replenish their energies is an opportu- location takes a family-centered approach to childbirth that’s focused nity of tremendous value on personalized attention to your needs. This approach is apparent that pays dividends for years,” said Craig Dykstra, in everything from our wide selection of maternity education classes, Lilly Endowment’s vice president for religion. to birthing options that enable you Father Godecker will use SPIRIT OF WOMEN to experience labor, delivery and the grant to spend time in solitude and prayer by trav- recovery in the same room, to the eling to four monasteries— three in Europe and one in sophisticated treatment of high-risk the United States. His sab- newborns provided by our Neonatal batical begins next May and lasts for about four Intensive Care Unit. We also care for months. you and your child’s needs after Meanwhile, his parish- As the Indianapolis area’s only ioners will be using music Spirit of Women hospital, St. Francis works with leading hospitals and delivery, with our dedicated Pediatrics from two of those monaster- health care-focused partners nation- ies in their liturgies. wide to motivate and inspire women Unit and comprehensive Women’s Father Godecker is also to make positive changes in their Health Services. going to participate in a lives and the lives of their families. writer’s workshop in Ireland and another in New Mexico. So when you’re ready to bring your baby into the world, turn to He also will take a photo workshop. St. Francis. Our family of caring professionals will see to it that you The purpose, he said, is have everything you could possibly need to deliver a miracle. to help him become a better homilist. At the same time, the parish will be doing something similar. “The parish is going to WOMEN & CHILDREN’S focus on the relationship SERVICES between spirituality and the arts,” Father Godecker said. Parishioners will hear pre- sentations by a poet and a Celebrate your spirit by joining the St. Francis Spirit of Women membership program. Call (317) 865-5865 for details. journalist. Page 8 The Criterion Friday, July 9, 2004 New Catholic Charities Advisory Council to set course for futur e By Brandon A. Evans the community of the ministry of the Church to the poor through our Catholic There are 13 members on the new • Peggy Magee Butler, a member of A new advisory council has been Charities agencies.” Catholic Charities Advisory Council. St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis and called together to help Archbishop Daniel • “Help to secure the necessary Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein also recipient of a 2002 Spirit of Service Buechlein and David Siler, executive resources to sustain and expand the min- serves as the council’s honorary Award. director of Catholic Charities and Family istries of Catholic Charities.” chairman. • Damian Dittmer, a member of Ministries, to better serve God’s people in The members of the new council will The council members are: St. Charles Borromeo Parish in central and southern Indiana. be asked to share their expertise to help • David Siler, executive director of Bloomington, developed programs to The 13-member council includes Siler, these goals become a reality, Siler said. Catholic Charities and Family help the homeless and worked for and the archbishop is the honorary chair- William Spangler, a member of Ministries. Shelter Inc. man. St. Luke Parish in Indianapolis and chair- • William Spangler, a member of • David Grimes, a member of The council members come from a man of the council, said that their work is St. Luke Parish in Indianapolis and St. Benedict Parish in Terre Haute, diversity of backgrounds with a common just beginning. The council will meet has been involved with Catholic goal: the updating of the 1999-2003 every other month. The first meeting was chair of the council. • Jake Asher, president of the Indian- Charities of Terre Haute and the Catholic Charities strategic plan. on May 19. Rotary Club of Terre Haute. Siler said that within that plan there are “We’ve only begun to define the mis- apolis Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. • Thomas Hirschauer, president of three main areas: sion of the advisory council,” Spangler Publicis, an Indianapolis public rela- • “Articulate the vision for how the said. “The full scope of the agenda hasn’t • David Bethuram, agency director of Catholic Social Services of Central tions company. Church will work to live out its mission really been established yet.” • Daughter of Charity Sharon Richardt, to serve the poor in the archdiocese.” He agrees with Siler that too often Indiana. • Mary Ann Browning, a member of vice president of mission services at • “Work to raise awareness throughout Catholics are simply not aware of the St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. work of Catholic Charities. Spangler St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in • Father Donald Schmidlin, senior hopes that more people will learn about Carmel, Ind., who has served on and priest in residence at St. Paul the full scope of services and that it will held offices on many boards of not- The six agencies of Catholic Center in Bloomington and be easier for parishes to refer the needy to for-profit organizations. Catholic Charities the proper agency. • Bob Buckner, a member of former director of Catholic Charities. St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis, • Roberta Walton, a member of Our • Catholic Social Services of Central “By raising awareness of the work of Catholic Charities, our hope is that more and founder and program director of Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Indiana. Love INC (Love In the Name of Carmel, Ind., who is involved with • St. Elizabeth’s Pregnancy and people will become involved through their sharing of time, talent and treasure,” Christ), a network of local Churches many charitable and health organiza- Adoption Services in Indianapolis. which aims to help those in need. tions. † • Catholic Charities of Terre Haute. Siler said. “With more people and • Catholic Social Services of South resources available, we can do more to be Central Indiana in Bloomington. of service to the poor among us.” • St. Elizabeth’s-Catholic Charities of Father Donald Schmidlin, senior priest The council needs to help Catholic archbishop has clearly articulated that ser- New Albany. in residence at St. Paul Catholic Center in Charities address those needs “in a way vice to the poor and vulnerable is a top • Catholic Charities of Tell City. Bloomington, also said that more aware- that is realistic and effective,” he said, priority for the Catholic Church. ness of Catholic Charities is needed. “and also do it from a faith perspective.” “His hope—and mine—is that we will A variety of programs fall under Father Schmidlin served the archdio- Serving the needy should also be a be able to continue the programs that we these agencies. The programs operate cese as director of Catholic Charities from chance for us to show others our faith and currently operate and expand into addi- in the areas of crisis support; children, 1963 to 1976, and said that it gave him “a attract them to it, Father Schmidlin said. tional areas of service, Siler said.” youth and family services; senior ser- deep appreciation” of the services that it The idea for this council is not new. Spangler said that there also is room for vices; pregnancy and adoption ser- provides. “There was an advisory council in the council to continue to grow and vices; counseling; and emergency There also needs to be more awareness place for many years up until about become more diverse “so that the broad housing services. † “of the needs as they are perceived in the 10 years ago,” Siler said. “The archbishop spectrum of interests and backgrounds in various areas of the diocese,” he said. asked that this council be assembled. The the archdiocese can be well represented.” † Latin Liturgy Association holds national convention in Indianapolis

By Sean Gallagher brate the Mass according to the Missal Church’s liturgies in America to be cele- published in 1981 with an updated ver- formulated in response to Vatican II is brated with a sense of awe for Almighty sion to be released later this year. Imagine the scene: St. John the indicative of one of its primary purposes: God,” Leininger said, “with a sense of Speaking to the convention attendees, Evangelist Church in downtown the promotion of the use of Latin in the reverence, with beautiful and sacred he said that working to allow the celebra- Indianapolis ringing with the sound of celebration of the Mass from the 1970 music. We want to work within the tion of the traditional Latin Mass in dio- Gregorian chant and the celebrating priest and the 1962 Missals. Catholic Church to make the liturgy more ceses might have a “rippling and elevat- speaking Latin, praying the eucharistic It was also in harmony with the teach- beautiful.” ing effects on other Catholics.” prayer at the high altar facing the same ings of Vatican II which, while allowing And the Latin Liturgy Association “Good liturgy can be contagious, direction as the rest of the congregation. for the use of the vernacular in the liturgy, seeks to do this work in collaboration especially now when the Church is mak- Would one have to go back to 1954 to also sought to “ensure that the faithful with many bishops in the United States. ing a determined effort not only to witness such a scene? No, it happened in may also be able to say or sing together in Thirty-five of them, including Archbishop restore a sacral liturgy in our parishes,” 2004, on June 26. Latin those parts … of the Mass which Daniel M. Buechlein, sit on the associa- Likoudis said, “but to deepen the faith- The Mass celebrated that morning at pertain to them” (Constitution on the tion’s board of episcopal advisors. ful’s love and appreciation of the liturgy St. John Church was the opening liturgy Sacred Liturgy, 54). James Likoudis, the keynote speaker itself.” of the biannual national convention of the In his opening remarks at the confer- for the convention, offered several sug- Beyond the traditional Latin Mass, he Latin Liturgy Association. ence held at Holy Rosary Parish in gestions in his address following the Mass also encouraged the celebration of the What may come as a surprise to some Indianapolis following the Mass, the asso- for how the association’s members might current Mass exclusively in Latin. readers is that the text of the Mass was ciation’s president, William J. Leininger, help to bring more beauty to the Church’s But Likoudis felt that “in the average the 1970 Missal that is in use in English connected its mission to the promotion of liturgies. parish … the main goal to be striven for” throughout the parishes of the archdiocese a greater reverence in all of the Church’s Likoudis, president emeritus of is a Sunday Mass where there is a mixture today. It was not the traditional “Latin” liturgies in the United States. Catholics United for the Faith, is also the of the use of both Latin and English. The Mass. “We have an obligation to encourage co-author, along with Kenneth Whitehead, prayers of the Mass that were proper for That the organization chose to cele- the great bulk of the Roman Catholic of The Pope, the Council and the Mass, See LATIN, page 15 Guardian Angel A-1 Glass Block, Inc. InIn youryour bathroom,bathroom, Visor Clips Replacement Basement inin youryour basementbasement $ 95 Windows andand underunder youryour sinksink 4 Installed With TM Clips Available For: since 1967. Mom, Dad, Son, Daughter Air Vents since 1967. Large Selection of Mention Plumbing Services State License CP81017771 Others including: The Criterion Water Quality Sewer & Drain Cleaning Sts. Christopher, Michael, Receive 10% Off Florian and Septic Tank Pumping Blessed Mother, etc. 10-year limited warranty Well & Pump Service Fully insured Never Drive Faster Than Licensed contractor Your Guardian Angel Can Fly Distributor For Call for free estimates Krieg Bros. Catholic Supply House – Established 1892 – 6111 E. Washington St. (2 blocks South of Monument Circle, across from Nordstrom, Circle Centre) 271-2222 119 S. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46225 317-359-9072 • Fax 317-359-9075 271-2222 317-638-3416 • 1-800-428-3767 1-800-289-8970 www.paulesmithplumber.comwww.paulesmithplumber.com A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2004 by Catholic News FaithAlive! Service. Jews are ‘elder brothers and sisters’ of Catholics

By Eugene Fisher The pope condemned anti-Semitism as “sinful.” He also affirmed the validity Jews in 1978 were not at all sure what of Jewish faith and of God’s covenant to make of a Polish pope. Yet he has with the Jews: “The Jewish religion is CNS photo by ArturoCNS photo by Mari come, despite a number of difficult con- not extrinsic to us but in a certain way troversies over the years, to symbolize intrinsic to our own religion. With for them much of what is best in Judaism, therefore, we have a relation- Christianity. ship which we do not have with any Pope John Paul II was the first pope other religion. You are our dearly to visit a Nazi death camp, Auschwitz, in beloved brothers, and, in a certain way, Germany in 1979. Auschwitz is the sym- it can be said that you are our elder bolic center of Jewish remembrance of brothers.” the Shoah (Holocaust). In 1987, Pope John Paul II met with The communist government, as it had the Jewish leadership of both Poland, done in Babi Yar in Russia, had built a which had the world’s largest Jewish monument at Auschwitz that obscured community before World War II, and the what took place there for the Jews, mak- United States, which now does. ing it a memorial to humanity in general. In Warsaw, the pope called Jewish wit- Memorial stones in many languages ness to the Shoah a prophetic and salvific were laid out to represent the countries “warning voice for all humanity.” from which people had been taken by In the United States, the pope called the Nazis. Ignored was the fact that most for Holocaust education on every level of the victims were Jews and that many of Catholic education and urged the others were Poles. world to recognize the Jews’ right “to a The pope went first to the Hebrew homeland.” inscription and prayed there. Rising, he And, in 1994, the Vatican and Israel went to the Polish stone, prayed there entered into a “Fundamental and then departed. Agreement,” exchanging ambassadors Rabbi Michael Melchior watches as Pope John Paul II prays to the God of Israel at Judaism’s holiest It was a subtle rebuke of commu- the next year. The exchange removed site, the Western Wall, in Jerusalem in March of 2000. The pope placed a written request for forgiveness nism’s attempt to deny the Jewish reality what had been a major block in Jewish- for centuries of mistreatment of the Jewish people inside a crack in the wall. The pope’s prayer, in the of the Shoah. Catholic dialogue. (Jews thought the strongest way possible, affirmed that anti-Semitism has no place in the Church. Pope John Paul again made history in Church had refrained from recognizing 1986 by being the first pontiff since Israel for a theological reason based on When the newly reunited Germany survivors, among whom were people St. Peter to visit and pray in a syna- the ancient “deicide” canard that God, sent its first ambassador to the Vatican in from his own hometown in Poland. gogue—though his gesture had prece- punishing the Jews for their role in 1990, the pope spoke for the first time of Finally, Pope John Paul went to the dents in visits by American bishops to Jesus’ death, cursed them to wander for- “the heavy burden of guilt for the mur- Western Wall, the last remnant of the synagogues. ever without a homeland.) der of the Jewish people” that for Jerusalem Temple. There, like so many Christians “must be an enduring call to humble Jews before him, he placed a repentance.” prayer of petition to the God of Israel in In 1994, the pope presided over a a crack between the stones. This prayer Jews and Christians share a Holocaust Memorial Day concert within reiterated the prayer from the year 2000 the Vatican itself. liturgy of repentance. common heritage with God During the Jubilee Year 2000, Pope The pope’s prayer affirmed, in the John Paul led a liturgy of repentance in strongest way possible, that anti- By David Gibson Catholic-Jewish relations. Rome in which he articulated the Semitism has no place in the Church. “Jews and Christians are bound to one Church’s sorrow over seven major cate- The prayer acknowledged the legitimacy “Jews and Christians have a special another because of their respective iden- gories of pervasive Christian sin over the of Jewish faith and the Church’s debt to relationship,” Pope John Paul II said in a tity,” the pope wrote. “It is our task to centuries. One category included sins Judaism for having given the world the 2002 letter. pass on to new generations the treasures against Jews over the centuries. revelation of God: They share a “common heritage,” part and values we have in common so that Only a few days later, the pope went “God of our fathers, you chose of which is “a message that comes to us never again will man despise his own to Israel. His predecessor, Pope Paul VI, Abraham and his descendants to bring from the God of the covenant with brother in humanity and never again will had briefly come to Jerusalem in 1964, your name to the nations: We are deeply Moses, the patriarchs and the prophets,” conflicts or wars be unleashed in the but this was the first extensive visit by a saddened by the behavior of those who the pope said. This message invites Jews name of an ideology that despises a cul- pope to the Jewish state. in the course of history have caused and Christians “to collaborate in the life ture or religion.” As was his custom, the pope kissed these children of yours to suffer, and, of the world.” The pope said “the different religious the soil of the land he was entering and asking your forgiveness, we wish to The pope’s letter was dated on the traditions are called, together, to put their listened to its national anthem. Many commit ourselves to genuine brother- eve of a European meeting of Christians patrimony at the service of all,” affirming people in the Jewish community wept to hood with the people of the covenant.” and Jews. Writing to Cardinal Walter “ties of brotherhood” in order to “estab- see this. Kasper, who heads the Vatican office for lish a renewed humanity.” The pope then visited Yad VaShem, (Eugene Fisher is associate director of relations with the Jews, the pope Israel’s memorial to the victims of the the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for pointed to the contemporary progress in (David Gibson edits Faith Alive!) † Holocaust, meeting there with a group of Ecumenical and Interreligious Discussion Point We are all God’s children This Week’s Question China—were annihilated in the Holocaust and never got to be a part of the family.” (Joann Buhler, Explain why the Catholic-Jewish dialogue might mat- ter to you. Aberdeen, N.J.) “Because we are all God’s children, and Christianity “I have a friend who is Jewish. We spend a lot of time grew out of Judaism.” (Ann Hussey, Maysville, Ky.) together. We occasionally talk about our faith, and it’s important that we understand each other.” (Mary Beth “Judaism is the basic root of our Catholic faith. In Crosby, Zephyr Cove, Nev.) order to appreciate the Old Testament and alleviate bigotry and prejudice, this dialogue [learning the tradi- Lend Us Your Voice tions and history of our spiritual ancestors] will benefit our minds, hearts and souls.” (Jeanette Mader Hall, An upcoming edition asks: Does it take strength to fol- Indianapolis, Ind.) low Jesus? What kind of strength? “I’m Catholic and my husband is Jewish. Although I To respond for possible publication, write to Faith never met my late father-in-law, practically all of his Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. family—with the exception of two who escaped via 20017-1100. † CNS photo from Crosiers Page 10 The Criterion Friday, July 9, 2004 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Making a Difference/Tony Magliano He almost became our first Catholic pr esident Are you a Catholic

Throughout the history of the United William Rosecrans left the Army in 1853 term. He then decided to choose American or an States, Catholics again and again demon- and began a new career as an architect, Gen. Rosecrans as his running mate, American Catholic? strated their patrio- engineer and businessman. But when the believing that he would strengthen the tism. During the Civil Civil War broke out, he felt it was his duty ticket. Rosecrans was not in Baltimore, Are you a Catholic American or an War, for example, not to return to the Army. He first was assigned so Lincoln sent him a telegram offering American Catholic? In other words, what only was the number as aide-de-camp to Gen. McClellan, and him second place on his ticket. do you value more— of Catholics who eventually he became a major general. Rosecrans immediately wired back his your Catholic faith or fought, both for the After the war ended, he joined many acceptance. your American citi- North and the South, others of his countrymen who took advan- Lincoln didn’t receive the telegram. zenship? far greater than their tage of the intercontinental railroad and Secretary of War Stanton intercepted it. He The survival of our percentage of the moved west, settling in California. For had left orders that all telegrams from gen- nation and world, as U.S. population at the awhile, he served as U.S. Ambassador to erals were to be brought to his attention. well as the eternal time, so was the num- Mexico and later became a U.S. congress- He didn’t like Rosecrans and he certainly destiny of our souls, ber of generals. Fifty of the Union gener- man from California. But again we’re get- didn’t want him to be vice president. may well depend on als and 20 Confederate generals were ting ahead of our story. When Lincoln didn’t receive a reply as how we answer. Catholics. During the Civil War, the prominent edi- the convention was nearing its end, he A healthy patrio- This is the story of William Starke tor Horace Greeley became disenchanted chose Andrew Johnson as his running tism not only praises the virtues of one’s Rosecrans, one of those Catholic generals. with President Abraham Lincoln and mate. When he learned of Stanton’s deceit nation, but also courageously challenges He might have become the first Catholic decided to try to replace him as the it was too late for him to do anything its vices. However, for countless president of the United States except for Republican nominee at the 1864 convention about it. Americans the statements “America, love the duplicity of U.S. Secretary of War in Baltimore. He contacted Gen. Rosecrans Of course, Lincoln and Johnson were it or leave it” and “These colors don’t Edward Stanton. But we’re getting ahead and tried to convince him to run against elected president and vice president. run” express a brand of patriotism that of our story. Lincoln at the convention. Rosecrans, Lincoln was assassinated a few months blindly follows leaders and asserts superi- Rosecrans was both a graduate of West though, refused to have anything to do with later and Johnson became president. Had ority. This is unhealthy, and it is not in Point and a teacher there. He converted to Greeley’s plans and reported the offer to Lincoln received that telegram, Rosecrans agreement with Catholic spirituality and Catholicism during his teaching stint, and Lincoln. would have been the first Catholic presi- doctrine. he was followed into the Church by his At the convention, Lincoln managed dent. Instead, 96 years passed before John Speaking at the eighth annual Charity brother, Sylvester, who later became the to thwart Greeley’s plans and won the F. Kennedy achieved that distinction in and Justice Conference in the Diocese of first bishop of Columbus, Ohio. Republican nomination for a second 1961. † Wilmington, Del., Bishop Alvaro Ramaz- zini Imeri of San Marcos, Guatemala, said Americans must overcome their sense of Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes well-being, their perceived superiority. He said that Christians are called to treat their Who says summer is a time to r elax? fellow humans as equal partners who share the earth and who must be protected George Gershwin’s song says, careless behaviors can be lethal, there are their girlfriends and wannabee divers on from all that dehumanizes them. “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” always a few suspects who will light fire- Mexican cliffs add to the deadly mix. “The biggest challenge is to become a Well, not always. crackers in their hands, throw firecrackers Insects abound in summer, providing community of people who follow Christ,” July is a big month into bonfires or otherwise prove their food for birds and pollination for plants. he said. in our neck of the (lit- ignorance of basic survival. But, as we’ve They also provide irritation to people, with Do we agree that following Christ is eral) woods. That’s learned with booze and cigarettes, it’s mosquitoes, horse flies and wasps leading our biggest challenge? Or do we speak because we have the impossible to prohibit fireworks legally. the human bombing raids. Not to mention and act as though following the leaders of birthdays of two chil- That’s because such prohibition is death for people who encounter brown American culture, industry and govern- dren, two daughters- against human nature, and we all know recluse spiders or disease-carrying ticks. ment is more important? Are we Catholic in-law and two grand- how powerful that is. Instead, we must Summer sun is wonderful, in fact also Americans or American Catholics? children in July as use fireworks responsibly and monitor our to die for, when too much of it temporar- Results of a survey conducted earlier well as one child’s kids’ use, which for some is infinitely ily burns our skin to a sizzling crisp or this year by pollster John Zogby wedding anniversary. harder than handling a chemical explo- turns us into leather as we age. There’s an revealed that U.S. Catholics strongly Not to mention the birthdays of several sion. Hence, we worry. entire skin cream industry based on peo- identify themselves first as Americans. good friends, and the birthday of our Then, there’s potato salad. You’d think, ple’s desire to balance beautiful tanned He said, “They’re voting as veterans, as country. with all the non-egg, non-animal fat, non- skin with the need to avoid cancer. Talk members of an ethnic group or a union, Not that we celebrate all these things whatever tastes good stuff they put in about stress. or according to the region they live in as with elaborate parties or gifts, but we do mayonnaise these days, potato salad One summer problem, which may be their primary identity. Only secondly, or send greeting cards on such occasions. would be safe to serve on a summer pic- news to many, is the shedding of fur by maybe even [thirdly], do they vote as Which leads to my being told by my hus- nic table. But, there’s always that other pets. We have created entire new fake Catholics.” band, the spoilsport, that our greeting suspect who puts the old-fashioned dress- dogs and cats with the winter fur combed Speaking to U.S. Midwestern bishops card budget equals that of a Third World ing on the salad, carries it to the picnic from Fred, Ginger and Tuxedo. A neces- at the Vatican, Pope John Paul II said country. unrefrigerated and lets it sit for hours out- sary summer pastime, but often undocu- there is “an intrinsic relationship between But, I digress. We’re speaking here of side on a warm day. Tsk. mented. holiness and Christian witness.” the stress which accompanies summer, Summer swimming also can be worri- Summertime, and the livin’ ain’t A firm foundation in faith must lead to and first on the agenda is the Fourth of some. For every pool or beach with atten- always easy. Sure beats the alternative, living a holy life, which in turn must lead July, our national birthday. Not only is it tive lifeguards stationed in strategic posi- though. to a credible, public witness of the one of our addictive three-day national tions, there is an unattended gravel pit or Christian faith and its moral demands, the holidays, but also a potential source of backwater somewhere frequented by the (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the pope said. “An effective proclamation of worry. foolhardy who fail to see any danger. Non- Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regu- the Gospel in contemporary Western soci- Despite centuries of evidence that swimmers, showoffs trying to impress lar columnist for The Criterion.) † ety will need to confront directly the widespread spirit of agnosticism and rela- Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister tivism.” “In God We Trust” is imprinted on our money, but not always in our hearts. Interactive play spurs memories and good humor In response to my latest columns against war—in particular the Iraqi “How could you write it’s OK for your with tickets to see Late Nite Catechism at I chewed gum once, but not in class. I war—one diocesan newspaper editor first-grade teacher to shake you?” some- Hanna Theatre in the Playhouse Square broke the rule on the playground, thinking wrote to me saying, “Your recent one asked after read- Center in Cleveland. The program came that exempt. Sister confronted me with a columns on the war have been stirring up ing one of my with a yellow slip of identifiable class rules piece of paper into which I spit the gum. a lot of controversy. ... People do not columns last summer. from my past: “Late Nite Catechism She warned that a girl chewing gum want to listen to a rational argument “Because Sister encourages appropriate and respectful audi- makes the Blessed Mother unhappy. Of about this war.” Mariata [who shook ence interaction, but please remember that course, I wondered whether a boy doing Unquestioning loyalty to government me] didn’t hurt any- inappropriate language or loud talking is a the same thing upset St. Joseph—and did policies is a powerful indication that thing but my feel- disruption to class and is not in today’s les- Jesus and his friends have gum? many Americans—including large num- ings—and I learned a son plan. St. Bruno’s (the pretend school) In Cleveland, my husband and I and bers of Catholics—are in danger of mak- valuable lesson about would like to inform you that such behav- the dear Jewish couple hosting us at Late ing patriotism an idol. attentiveness that’s ior is in violation of school policy and Nite Catechism left with smiles and warm Abortion, war, huge military budgets, served me well.” could result in immediate expulsion.” feelings. This was one-woman theatre at hunger, poverty, pornography and corpo- Negative stories about Catholic school That wasn’t the only thing ringing true. its Catholic best, especially when “Sister” rate sweatshops are just a few of the many days abound, especially when former Everything the actress playing “Sister” respectfully and truthfully answered every symptoms warning that our nation is in schoolmates get together, but they are said or did brought back memories near tough question posed by the audience at urgent need of healing. more the exception than the norm. and dear to me—experiences that no one the end. In his prophetic encyclical “Peace on Human nature being what it is, I’m sure other than a former Catholic school child Late Nite Catechism is now playing Earth,” Blessed Pope John XXIII wrote, the same ratio of stories about terrible could cherish. Thursdays through Sundays through July “Every believer in this world must be a teachers are told by those who attended Not that my stomach didn’t twist into a at the Indiana Repertory Theatre in spark of light, a center of love, a vivifying public schools. In fact, I recall sarcastic knot a few times when “Sister” pointed to Indianapolis. (For information, call 317- leaven amid his fellowmen.” and mean-spirited instructors even in someone in the audience for an answer 635-5252.) This is what it means to be a Catholic state college/university classes. Yet, good (believe me: I didn’t raise my hand) or, for American! experiences far outnumber the bad. instance, when “Sister” demanded a man (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of All of this came to mind late last year come onstage to be taught why gum isn’t Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is (Tony Magliano is a columnist for when my husband and I were surprised chewed in school. a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † Catholic News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, July 9, 2004 Page 11

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordianry Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, July 12 Psalm 102:13-21 Sunday, July 11, 2004 Isaiah 1:10-17 Matthew 11:28-30 Psalm 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23 • Deuteronomy 30:10-14 follow God above all. He then offered as Matthew 10:34:11:1 Friday, July 16 an example the well-known and beloved • Colossians 1:15-20 Our Lady of Mount Carmel • Luke 10:25-37 story of the Good Samaritan. This story has a powerful meaning, even for us in this Tuesday, July 13 Isaiah 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8 generation when we generally are quite Isaiah 7:1-9 (Response) Isaiah 38:10-12, 16 The Book of Deuteronomy provides unaware of the prejudices that would have Psalm 48:2-8 Matthew 12:1-8 this weekend’s liturgy with its first biblical been fixed and ancient among the Lord’s Matthew 11:20-24 reading. The name of contemporaries. this book is from the Centuries earlier, when other Jews Saturday, July 17 Greek word for “sec- resisted foreign occupation and paid for Wednesday, July 14 Micah 2:1-5 ond,” although in the their boldness with their lives, those living Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, Psalm 10:1-4, 7-8, 14 sequence of the Old in Samaria, now called the West Bank, not virgin Matthew 12:14-21 Testament it is in fifth only accepted foreign conquest and occu- Isaiah 10:5-7, 13b-16 place. Nevertheless, it pation, but they intermarried with the Psalm 94:5-10, 14-15 Sunday, July 18 is one of the first five invaders. books, all of them Therefore, the Samaritans were guilty Matthew 11:25-27 Sixteenth Sunday in attributed to Moses, of a double fault. They tolerated paganism, Ordinary Time but historically revered an outrageous affront to God. And, by Thursday, July 15 Genesis 18:1-10a as at least revealing the mind of Moses and intermarrying, they contaminated the pure Bonaventure, bishop and Psalm 15:2-5 his encounters with God. genetic link among all God’s people. doctor of the Church Colossians 1:24-28 As such, these five books, together Yet even a Samaritan was compassion- called the Pentateuch, to use another Greek ate and merciful in the example of God. Isaiah 26:7-9, 12, 16-19 Luke 10:38-42 term, this time for “five,” constitute the basis of the Jewish religion. These books Reflection are the Torah. All else, including the For weeks, the Church has been guiding prophets, and including the non-Scriptural us along the path to authentic discipleship. Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen Talmud, are interpretations and explana- Last weekend, in the Liturgy of the tions of the Torah. Word, it reminded us that God’s law is nei- This reading insists that while God, ther arbitrary nor impossible to obey. Epikeia, or equity, is essential through Moses, has given the people cer- Indeed, it is highly logical, and any deter- tain commandments and laws to obey, mined disciple, wise enough to seek God’s these laws and directives are by no means aid, can follow this law. principle of moral behavior arbitrary or beyond the human capacity to This weekend, the Church continues, fulfill. Indeed, this reading maintains, and expands, the lesson. Our parish adult forum recently spon- would reasonably agree that a particular God’s law is not “mysterious and remote.” In the first reading from Deuteronomy, Qsored an interesting series of lectures law does not apply right now. It is immediate, logical and clear. Further- it again reminds us that anyone can obey on moral theology. As St. Thomas Aquinas says, it is not more, it can be understood. In a colloquial- God’s law. Such obedience is not at all One speaker tried only allowable, it is actually a virtue ism, it makes sense. impossible. to explain that some- when making moral judgments to be able For the second reading, the Church pre- However, following God and obeying times Church laws do to apply epikeia correctly—to be fair. sents the Epistle to the Colossians. God’s law is not a matter of gestures and not oblige, even if the A few observations are in order, how- As occurs so often in Pauline epistles, words so empty and devoid of feeling that law is clear. He was ever. Epikeia is different from an excus- this passage literally gleams with its faith they are merely sounds. Instead, obedience answering a question ing cause. For example, if a son must care in, and deep theological understanding of, to God is immersion in God. It is union so didn’t go into for a seriously ill mother and cannot leave Jesus, the Son of God. Not only does this with God. detail, simply that this her alone, he is simply excused from reading declare Christ first before all else, God is love, the New Testament says was “applying Sunday Mass. Epikeia doesn’t even enter it also sees the Lord as the head of the elsewhere. Such is implied throughout the epikeia.” the picture. body that the epistle says is the Church. Old Testament, and it is evidenced in hun- I don’t know if any of us understood Epikeia is not applicable in matters of In Jesus, all are reconciled with God, dreds of situations. what he meant. Can you help? (Ohio) divine positive law, or in questions of nat- and God is reconciled with all creation. To be true disciples, we must model ural law, laws derived from our human St. Luke’s Gospel furnishes the final God’s compassion and love. This holy Epikeia is a bit difficult to explain, nature in relationship to each other and reading. endeavor must be more than unconscious Abut it is, in fact, a long-established the rest of creation. In this reading, replying to a question replicating. It must be genuinely caring and often significant factor in making Finally, epikeia may be used only about how a disciple should live, Jesus and loving, devoted to others in every good moral decisions. when lawfulness, not validity, of an action offers an ideal very much a part of the Old sense. In devotion to others, we display our “Epikeia” (better called “equity” in is at stake. Testament. True believers should love and devotion to God. † English) is a Greek word denoting some- Church regulations, for instance, thing reasonable, or fitting, or fair. require parish priests to have some assur- In his teaching on ethics, Aristotle ance of the parents’ faith and Catholic My Journey to God gave it a technical meaning—“correction practice before baptizing a child. of legal justice when it is defective due to Epikeia may convince a priest in a par- the universality of law” (Nichomachean ticular instance that this Church rule does Ethics, 5). not apply, and he may lawfully baptize I Am Your Nurse Human laws, in other words, because the baby. He could not, however, decide they are human and limited, no matter to substitute olive oil for water at the bap- I am your nurse, When the doctors said you would not how carefully they are drawn, cannot pos- tism. Such a baptism is invalid. Your caregiver. live. sibly cover every situation in which peo- As I said, no human lawmaker can And I held you in my arms when you ple find themselves. possibly foresee all circumstances, in You were someone I met briefly, could not sleep, In some circumstances, therefore, some of which he would not reasonably But you have touched my life. Because you could not bear the pain. where a law would seem to apply, it in expect the law to apply. Epikeia, being fact does not apply because it would be equitable, simply says that, within the Together we were warriors, I held your mother’s hand as she stood clearly unreasonable. conditions I just noted, one can and Fighting the battles of illness, beside your bed. St. Thomas Aquinas, and most other should use common sense. Struggling to overcome the pain and the Together we watched you struggle Catholic moral theologians and canon fear. To keep your fragile hold on life. lawyers since, agree that epikeia is a legit- (Send questions to Father John Dietzen, We fought the odds. And we cried as you took your last imate and essential principle of moral Box 325, Peoria, IL 61651 or by e-mail in breath, Sometimes we won. behavior. care of [email protected].) † And surrendered this life for the one Sometimes we lost. St. Thomas calls it a “virtue that beyond. And sometimes I cried. inclines to a favorable interpretation of the law, in accord with what is good and Readers may submit prose I cried tears of joy when you were born, I am your nurse, fair” (Summa Theologiae, II-II,120). Tears of frustration when I could not Your caregiver. Beneath the epikeia, or equity, princi- or poetry for faith column help, ple is the reasonable assumption that a The Criterion invites readers to sub- And tears of sadness when you died. I have seen you at your worst, good lawgiver would not wish to bind mit original prose or poetry relating to Your body frail and weak. someone to a law if obedience would be faith or experiences of prayer for pos- I cried when your parents held you that especially difficult in present circum- sible publication in the “My Journey to first time, I have shared your most precious stances. To demand compliance in certain God” column. When I saw them look at you, thoughts situations would be unreasonable— Seasonal reflections also are appre- And then each other, And private times, inequitable. ciated. Please include name, address, And the room was full of hope and joy Your first breath, One tries, in other words, to use com- parish and telephone number with sub- and love. And your last. mon sense to interpret the intention of the missions. one(s) who made the law. Send material for consideration to I held your hand and I cried with you By Christine M. Prince Without realizing it, I believe most of “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, us apply epikeia fairly often in our daily P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 (Christine Prince is a member of St. Christopher Parish in Indianapolis.) lives, deciding for example that (in mat- or e-mail to [email protected]. † ters of Church and civil law) lawmakers Page 12 The Criterion Friday, July 9, 2004

The Active List

The Criterion welcomes announcements of archdiocesan Information: 877-734-2444. July 12-14 St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross picnic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., chicken Church and parish open-to-the-public activities for “The Benedict Inn Retreat and Confer- Parish, 23670 Salt Fork Road, dinner, games, quilts. Informa- July 10-17 ence Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Lawrenceburg. Family Festival, tion: 812-843-5143. Active List.” Please be brief—listing date, location, event, Kordes Retreat Center, 841 E. Beech Grove. Second annual food, music, children’s games, sponsor, cost and time. Include a phone number for verifi- 14th St., Ferdinand, Ind. Re- 3-7 p.m. Information: 812-656- Saint Meinrad Parish Hall, cation. No announcements will be taken by telephone. Garden Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. treat, “Soul Sisters: Connecting, Information: 317-788-7581 or 8700. St. Meinrad. Quilt show, 9 a.m- Notices must be in our office by 5 p.m. Thursday 1 week in Bonding, Healing.” Information: e-mail www.benedictinn.org. 1 p.m. Information: 812-357- advance of (Friday) publication: The Criterion, The Active 812-267-2777 or 800-880-2777 July 18 2178. List, 1400 N. Meridian St. (hand deliver), P.O. Box 1717, or e-mail [email protected]. July 12-16 Christ the King Parish, Com- Indianapolis, IN 46206 (mail); 317-236-1593 (fax), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods munity Center, 5860 N. Critten- July 26 July 11 Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. [email protected] (e-mail). College, St. Mary-of-the- den Ave., Indianapolis. Recep- Brebuf Jesuit Preparatory Woods. “Camp Invention– tion honoring Msgr. Francis 56th St., Indianapolis. Adult art School, 2801 W. 86th St., class on watercolor painting, Parish sponsors concert by inter- Where Imaginations Run Wild,” Tuohy on occasion of his retire- July 8-10 Indianapolis. “My Experiences Carol Wagner, instructor, $20 per nationally known musicians 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Information: ment, 1-3 p.m. Information: 317- Holy Spirit Parish, 7243 E. 10th person. Information: 317-545- Steve Angrisano and Ceili Rain, with Autism,” Temple Grandin, 812-535-5149 or e-mail woods 255-3666. St., Indianapolis. Parish festival, 7681. 6 p.m., tickets available at Ph.D., presenter, 6-8 p.m., $15 [email protected]. 6-11 p.m., rides, food, music, per person, $25 per couple. St. John the Baptist Parish, entertainment. Information: 317- Village Dove locations. Registration: 317-876-4719. July 13-15 25743 State Road 1, Dover. Monthly 353-9404. Benedict Inn Retreat and Confer- Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Summer Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Second Mondays July 9 ence Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Harrison County Fairgrounds, 56th St., Indianapolis. “Spiritu- (EDT), fried chicken dinner, Church at Mount St. Francis. St. Paul Hermitage, chapel, 501 Beech Grove. Workshop, 341 Capitol Ave., Corydon. ality through Art,” Franciscan 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (EDT), games, Holy hour for vocations to N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. “Sounds of Healing on the St. Joseph Parish, parish picnic, Sister Ann Vonder Meulen, country store. Information: 812- priesthood and religious life, Harp concert, 7 p.m., free-will Harp,” 10 a.m.-noon, $15 10 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken dinner, instructor, $100 per person, 576-4302. 7 p.m. offering. Information: 317-637- includes lunch. Information: quilts. Information: 812-738- includes lunch. Information: St. Mary Parish, 7500 Navilleton 2620, ext. 406. 317-788-7581 or www.benedict 2742. 317-545-7681. Second Tuesdays Road, Navilleton/Floyds Knobs. St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto inn.org. July 9-10 Mary’s King’s Village Schoen- Saint Meinrad School of Theol- Parish picnic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dr., Indianapolis. Support family-style chicken dinner. Wheeler Arts Theatre, 1035 San- Conner Prairie, 13600 Allison- statt and Divine Mercy Center, ogy, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Group for Separated and Information: 812-923-5419. ders St., Indianapolis. Cathedral ville Road, Fishers, Ind. (Dio- Rexville (located on 925 South, “Experiencing the Life of a Divorced Catholics, 7 p.m. Infor- High School play, “The Geran- cese of Lafayette). Lumen Dei, .8 mile east of 421 South, Benedictine,” Benedictine mation: Archdiocesan Office of ium,” 7:30 p.m., $10 per person. Brother Gabriel Hodges and July 19 Family Ministries, 317-236-1596 evening with the Indianapolis 12 miles south of Versailles). Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Information: 317-968-7436. junior monks, presenters. Reser- or 800-382-9836, ext. 1596. Symphony Orchestra, pitch-in “Schoenstatt Spirituality,” holy 56th St., Indianapolis. Adult art dinner, $20 per person, 5:30 p.m. hour, 2:30 p.m., Mass, 3:30 p.m., vations: 800-581-6905. St. Benedict Parish, 111 S. 9th class on drawing, Carol Wagner, Second Thursdays Information: 317-842-6917 or with Father Elmer Burwinkel. July 14 instructor, $20 per person. Infor- St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday St., Terre Haute. Community fridayamnetwork@catholic Information: 812-689-3551 or Fun Fest, Fri. noon-midnight, Ironwood Golf Club, 10955 Fall mation: 317-545-7681. Dr. E., Indianapolis. Holy hour exchange.com. e-mail [email protected] for priestly and religious voca- Sat. 4 p.m.-midnight, music, Road, Fishers, Ind., (Diocese of July 22-24 or log on to Schoenstatt Web site Lafayette). Little Sisters of the tions, 7 p.m. games, food. Information: 812- Mount Saint Francis Retreat St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. at www.seidata.com/~frburwink. Poor, “Swing Fore Seniors Golf 232-8421. Center, Floyd County. Francis2, 16th St., Indianapolis. Midsum- Second Saturdays Tournament,” benefits St. Augus- July 9-11 Sunday Mass, 6-8 p.m. Informa- July 12 mer Festival, Thurs., Fri. St. Agnes Parish, Brown County Catholic Youth Organization, tine Home for the Aged, $600 St. Lawrence Parish, 542 Walnut tion: 812-923-8817 or e-mail 5-10 p.m., Sat. noon-10 p.m., Public Library, Nashville. second floor classroom, 580 foursome, $125 per person. St., Lawrenceburg. Parish festi- [email protected]. carnival, fish sandwiches. Infor- Brown County Widowed Stevens St., Indianapolis. Information: 317-872-6420, ext. val, Fri. 4 p.m.-midnight, Sat. mation: 317-241-6314, ext. 100. Support Group, 3 p.m. Informa- Our Lady of the Apostles Family “Introduction to Church 211. tion and directions: 812-988- 6 p.m.-midnight, German dinner, July 23-24 Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., chicken din- Center, 2884 N. 700 W., Green- History,” Criterion reporter Sean July 15-17 2778 or 812-988-4429. field. Morning of reflection, Gallagher, presenter, session 1 of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 ner. Information: 812-537-3992. St. Mark Parish, 535 E. Edge- N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Third Sundays “Called to Be Faithful,” Msgr. 4, 6:30-7:45 p.m., sponsored by wood Ave., Indianapolis. Fun July 10 Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar gen- Holy Rosary Parish, free-will Parish picnic, Fri. 5 p.m.-mid- Christ the King Church, 1827 Fest, 5-11 p.m., food, games. night, Sat. 2 p.m.-midnight, Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- Cathedral High School, Welch eral, presenter, 8:30 a.m.- donation. Information: Servants Information: 317-787-8246. Student Activity Center, 5225 E. 1:30 p.m., $15 adult, $25 per of the Gospel of Life Sister chicken dinner. Information: polis. Exposition of the Blessed 56th St., Indianapolis. St. Mark couple, includes lunch. Diane Carollo, 317-236-1521. July 16 812-282-2290. Sacrament, 2 p.m.-7 a.m. Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High Monday, rosary, 8 p.m. Open July 23-25 until midnight. School, 3360 W. 30th St., Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Indianapolis. Open house, Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Weekend Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 6-8 p.m. Information: 317-924- retreat, “Recreating Creation: Church of the Immaculate 3333. The Spirituality of Paul Conception, St. Mary-of-the- Cezanne,” Benedictine Father Our Lady of the Apostles Family Woods. Mass, 10 a.m., sign- Noël Mueller, presenter. Infor- interpreted. ST. MARK’S Center, 2884 N. 700 W., Green- mation: www.saintmeinrad.edu field. Couple to Couple League, or [email protected]. Third Mondays Natural Family Planning (NFP) St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. 56th class, 6-8 p.m. Information: 317- July 24 St., Indianapolis. Young 462-2246. St. Gabriel Parish, loft, 5505 Widowed Group, sponsored by Bardstown Road, Louisville, archdiocesan Office of Family July 16-17 Ky. Catholic Single Adults Club, Ministries, 7:30 p.m. Informa- Wheeler Arts Theatre, 1035 San- party, 8 p.m. Information: 812- tion: 317-236-1596 or 800-382- ders St., Indianapolis. Cathedral FUNFEST 284-4349. 9836, ext. 1596. High School play, “The Geran- ium,” 7:30 p.m., $10 per person. July 24-25 Third Tuesdays Information: 317-968-7436. St. Martin Parish, 8044 York- St. Francis Medical Clinic, 110 ridge Road, Yorkville. Parish N. 17th Ave., Suite 300, Beech CASH July 17 picnic, Sat. 4:30-11:30 p.m. Grove. Chronic pain support Marian Inc., 1011 E. St. Clair (EDT), Sun. 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. group, 7-8 p.m. Information: GRAND PRIZE St., Indianapolis. Father (EDT) chicken dinner, $8 adults, 317-831-1177. $5,000 Thomas Scecina Memorial High $4 children. Information: 812- School’s Summer Gala, 6 p.m. 623-3408. Third Wednesdays gathering, 7 p.m. dinner and Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th dancing, $40 per person, $75 per July 25 Ave., Beech Grove. Holy hour m5 p.m. till 10 p.m. couple. Information: 317-322- St. Augustine Parish, 18020 and rosary, 6 p.m. Information: JULY 15 4286. Lafayette St., Leopold. Parish 317-784-5454. †

JULY 16 & 17 m5 p.m. till 11 p.m. GRILLED FOOD • DINNERS JAZZ WITH RAY CUMBERLAND AND FRIENDS THURSDAY THIRD GENERATION FRIDAY SECOND WIND SATURDAY Speedway 16th & Lynhurst — www.indyfestival.com KID’S GAMES • 50/50 DRAWING • BINGO • Raffle GIANT INFLATABLES • MUCH MORE July 22, 23 & 24 • Food Lic. #103202 • Monte Carlo Sat. July 24 - Kids Afternoon • Polka Boy ST. MARK CHURCH $ 00 Appearing on 8 BUYS UNLIMITED RIDES Fri., July 23 Radio Disney Broadcasting Live U.S. 31 SOUTH & EDGEWOOD Noon-5:00 Lic. # 102877 The Criterion Friday, July 9, 2003 Page 13 Serra Club vocations essay Priests, brothers and sisters enjoy lives of amazing grace

By Caitlin Rogozinski Msgr. Duncan talks to students in grade-school reli- God for the beautiful weather. gion classes, counsels married couples, visits the sick, Sister Delores is always there if you need something, “Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound.” celebrates weddings, officiates at funerals and is there for and she will stop what she is doing and do whatever you In my life, there are many sweet sounds that inspire me reconciliation and much, much more. need her to do in the most caring and compassionate each and every day. He not only does all these ministries, he also does way. My pastor, Msgr. John C. Duncan, them in a way that one can see God’s grace shine out of “We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when is a vehicle of grace who is inspira- him and from his work. we’ve first begun.” tional to all the members of Our Lady On a busy morning at Cathedral High School, when By interacting with Msgr. Duncan and Sister Delores, of Mount Carmel Parish in Carmel, you are feeling stressed or nervous because of your I am interacting with God’s grace. Through these two Ind. schoolwork, all your emotions subside when you hear a religious people who have dedicated their lives to God Franciscan Sister Dolores Jean sweet voice over the loudspeaker say, “You are cordially and to serving others, I have been blessed to know the Nellis is another vehicle of grace, invited to Mass at 7:15 a.m. in the chapel.” goodness of God’s amazing grace. which Cathedral High School in Sister Delores, whom many students would call the Indianapolis would not be able to func- heart of Cathedral High School, is an instrument of (Caitlin Rogozinski is a member of Our Lady of Mount tion without. God’s grace shown multiple times each day. Carmel Parish in Carmel, Ind., in the Lafayette Diocese, When I listen to Msgr. Duncan’s homilies every Every morning, Sister Delores makes a special prayer and is a sophomore at Cathedral High School in Sunday at Mass, I want to be a better person and yearn to for that day. She includes all the sports events, loved Indianapolis. She is the 10th-grade winner in the work for a better relationship with God. ones who have died and special intentions, and thanks Indianapolis Serra Club’s vocations essay contest.) † Portion of Krieger estate benefits four Chur ch ministries By Mary Ann Wyand three of us graduated from Cardinal Ritter High School.” Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general, said he knew Longtime St. Christopher parishioners Joseph and Dorothy the Krieger family for many years. Krieger of Indianapolis, who were killed on Oct. 6, 2002, “It’s very fitting that the children, in disseminating the Submitted photo remembered the Catholic Church in their wills and donated estate, would look to their parents’ wishes,” he said, “and 10 percent of their estate to their parish and three Church to their deep Catholic faith and their involvement in the ministries. Church to distribute the estate to Catholic causes.” The Kriegers were shot during a robbery at their home, Joseph Therber, executive director of stewardship and which is unsolved. Their estate was settled recently. development for the archdiocese, said “the Krieger One of their sons, Greg Krieger of Westfield, Ind., pre- family’s generosity speaks volumes about their faith and sented checks to the Society for the Propagation of the love of the Church.” Faith, St. Vincent Hospital Foundation, Gibault in Terre Therber said their decision to support the missions and Haute and St. Christopher Parish during meetings on their parish “will forever have a positive effect on count- June 30 at the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, less people seeking hope and opportunity. Their generosity St. Vincent Hospital and St. Christopher Parish in and forethought will be an inspiring statement for others to Indianapolis. emulate.” Krieger, who is a member of Our Lady of Grace Parish Kathy Bradbury, supervisor of administrative services in Noblesville, Ind., said his parents enjoyed spending for Gibault in Terre Haute, said the generous donation time with their four children and five grandchildren. from the Krieger estate will continue to help Gibault pro- They were married on May 3, 1953, moved to their vide life-changing opportunities for children, families and longtime home about 1958 and raised their four children— communities. Daniel, Greg, Brien and Anne—in St. Christopher Parish. “The continuing excellence of Gibault is made possible “They were parishioners there for about 45 years,” he by the generosity of the Indiana Knights of Columbus,” Longtime St. Christopher parishioners Joseph and Dorothy said. “They always attended the 8:30 a.m. Mass.” she said, “and Gibault’s donor family—people such as the Krieger of Indianapolis were killed during a robbery at their home Krieger said his mother was a graduate of the former Kriegers, who care deeply about the troubled children on Oct. 6, 2002. They left 10 percent of their estate to four Church St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing, which prompted Gibault serves.” † ministries. the gift to the St. Vincent Hospital Foundation. “My dad was a member of the Knights of Columbus for many years,” he said, “and they were a supporter of Gibault. He had been there a few times and was familiar with their work” of helping at-risk youth. “They were always interested in the missions,” he said, HOLY SPIRIT 7243 East Tenth St., Indpls. and also wanted to support the work of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. “My dad worked for the State Board of Health in the FESTIVAL & water pollution and control division for probably 30 years,” Krieger said. “He retired about 1994. My mom was a stay-at-home mother for many years then went back to nursing after we were older and in school.” MONTE CARLO The Kriegers were active members of St. Christopher Parish, he said, and his mother always worked at the July 8th, 9th & 10th parish festival in July. “Their faith was important to them,” he said, “and they wanted to make sure we got the right education. They had enough foresight to put us all through Catholic school. 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ELLIOTT, Robert Louis, 79, George Craig, Dr. Charles and Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Swanson. Grandfather of 18. Holy Angels, Indianapolis, John Gudas. Brother of Samuel June 11. Mother of Sara Great-grandfather of 13. June 22. Brother of Margaret Jerrell. Grandfather of 18. Great- Cordisch, Denise Nixon and Eric STITES, Grace T., 88, Taylor. Uncle of Father Kenneth grandfather of three. Lantz. Sister of Jewel LaCombe, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Rest in peace Taylor. KELLEY, Catherine A., 43, Leanora Marketto, Jack and (Little Flower), Indianapolis, HEIMANN, Luke L., 83, Holy Our Lady of Perpetual Help, James Perrone. Grandmother of June 16. Mother of Kathleen Please submit in writing to our 74, St. Bartholomew, Columbus, Spirit, Indianapolis, June 23. New Albany, June 17. Wife of two. Hein, Mary Ann Renforth, office by 10 a.m. Thursday June 15. Mother of Pam Wills, Husband of Mary Helen Wendell Kelley. Daughter of MABEE, Kathryn E., 48, Holy before the week of publication; Gary and Tom Calandro. Sister Heimann. Father of Barbara Harold and Frances Beebe. Sister Spirit, Indianapolis, June 23. Andrew, Francis, Joseph and be sure to state date of death. of Carol Armstrong, Peggy Clishman and Larry Heimann. of Laura Rice, Carolyn Spencer Sister of Sharon Mabee-Ward, Timothy Stites. Grandmother of Obituaries of archdiocesan Carruthers and Jewel Varadi. Brother of Walter Heimann. and Chris Beebe. Granddaughter Nancy Meyer Brown and Joseph 15. Great-grandmother of 14. priests serving our archdiocese Grandfather of three. of David Piotrski. Mabee. Grandmother of four. WHEELER, Patricia G., 79, are listed elsewhere in The CANGANY, Eileen M. HOWELL, Phillip Keith, 26, KIRSCH, Elvira Margaret, 80, PATERCSAK, Jack, 68, Sacred Christ the King, Indianapolis, Criterion. Order priests and St. Michael, Indianapolis, (Gaughan), 77, Our Lady of St. Paul, Tell City, June 23. Heart, Clinton, June 6. Husband June 19. religious sisters and brothers Father of Katelyn Howell. Son June 17. Mother of Victoria of Darlene Patercsak. Father of are included here, unless they Lourdes, Indianapolis, June 24. Mother of Margi Cangany-Lane, of Doug and Debra Howell. Brown, Larry, Thomas and Lori Bauer and Lecia Bumpus. WILLIS, Edmund S., 77, are natives of the archdiocese Brother of Jamie Martin and William Kirsch. Grandmother of Brother of Kay Stevenson. Half- St. Anthony of Padua, Clarks- or have other connections to it; Ann McCurdy, Julie Schmoll, Brynn Howell. Grandson of five. brother of Lynn Carpenter. Step- ville, June 15. Husband of those are separate obituaries Mary, Therese, James, John and Marie Howell and Rose brother of Charlene Wilson and on this page. Patrick Cangany. Grandmother LANGEVIN, Rollie, 92, Donna Willis. Father of Timothy of 13. Great-grandmother of Waninger. St. Mary, Richmond, June 20. Henry Carpenter. Grandfather of Willis. Brother of Dorothy Buck. BOWMAN, Arthur J., Jr., 75, three. JERRELL, James L., Holy Husband of Ada Langevin. five. Great-grandfather of one. St. Bernadette, Indianapolis, Father of Larry, Ronald, Virgil ZIKMUND, Margaret June E., DOWD, Dorothy B., 87, Spirit, Indianapolis, June 13. STEINER, John L., 89, June 24. Husband of Angeline and Warner Langevin. Brother of 80, St. Bartholomew, Columbus, St. Luke, Indianapolis, June 28. Husband of Mary Lou (Craig) St. Michael, Brookville, June 20. Bowman. Father of Theresa Clyde Langevin. Grandfather of June 15. Mother of Joan Allison, Mother of Anne Beall, Mary Jerrell. Father of Michael, Father of Mary Lou, Albert, Bertrand, Arthur III and Douglas 18. Great-grandfather of 20. Karen Glendron, Judith, Mike Bowman. Brother of Barbara Jordan, Margaret Miller, Susan Patrick and Stephen Jerrell. Edward, Fred, Henry, John, Great-great-grandfather of two. and Thomas Zikmund. Grand- Caelson and John Bowman. Stocker and Joseph Dowd. Stepfather of Christine Fossett, Patrick, Ronald and William Grandfather of five. Grandmother of 18. Great-grand- Kathleen Skillman, David and LANTZ, Delorisann P., 78, Steiner. Brother of Alta mother of fourteen. † BUCKLER, Francis J., 93, mother of three. St. Michael, Brookville, May 20. DUVALL, Warna Katherine Father of Mary Schuck, August Zeilinger (Ebensperger), 82, Former president pays tribute to Mattie Stepanek and Richard Buckler. Brother of St. Anne, New Castle, June 20. Paul and Tom Buckler. Grand- Mother of Rene Dunn, Boyd, WHEATON, Md. (CNS)— appeared on the “Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon” to help father of 12. Great-grandfather Brian, Juan, Lonnie, Monte and Former President Jimmy Carter raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, of 16. Great-great-grandfather of Nathan Duvall. Sister of Robert told the congregation at a Wheaton which named him good-will ambassador two years in a five. Ebensperger. Grandmother of 13. church on June 28 that he had met row. CALANDRO, Mary Lucille, Great-grandmother of three. kings and queens, presidents and Winfrey met Mattie as a guest on her show three years prime ministers, but “the most ago. extraordinary person I have ever “I fell in love with him,” she said. “I found him to be known in my life is Mattie magical. His heart song has left a heart print in my life.” The St. Vincent De Paul Stepanek.” In his remarks, Carter noted that, just as Jesus was Thirteen-year-old Mattie, who fully human and fully divine, Mattie had the character of Warehouse serves died on June 22 in Washington an adult but was still a child. 75,000 people annually after battling a rare form of muscu- “Mattie was an angel of God,” Carter said, who Mattie Stepanek lar dystrophy, was remembered as a believed in peace, justice, humility, service, compassion peacemaker, poet and philosopher and love. during his funeral Mass at St. Catherine Laboure Church “His legacy is forever,” Carter said, “because his heart in the Washington suburb of Wheaton. songs will resonate in the hearts of people forever.” Among hundreds of mourners were two of his friends Mattie was buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in and heroes, Carter and talk-show host Oprah Winfrey. Silver Spring next to his siblings, Jaime, Katie and Mattie met the former president three years ago on Stevie, who as toddlers died of the same disease. His ABC’s “Good Morning America.” mother suffers from the adult form of the disease. † Carter said they had an “instantaneous bond,” and knowing the boy “literally changed my life for the better.” Daughter of Charity Mary Kay When Carter received the Nobel Peace Prize, he said, he remembered feeling that Mattie had shared in the Grove served at St. Vincent Hospital award. Daughter of Charity Mary Mobile, Ala., where she served Mattie suffered from dysautonomic mitochondrial Kay Grove, 62, died at Seton as a supervisor. myopathy, a rare form of muscular dystrophy that dis- Residence in Evansville, Ind., In June of 1970, Sister Mary FOR FREE PICK-UP, CALL rupts heart rate, digestion and breathing. He used a on June 19. Kay served at St. Vincent motorized wheelchair with attached ventilator to assist The Mass of the Resurrect- Hospital in Indianapolis as a his breathing. ion was celebrated on June 23 nursing supervisor. 317-687-1006 He gained international acclaim as a peace advocate in Seton Chapel in Evansville. In 1979, she served in and captured the hearts of many with Heartsongs—a Burial followed in St. Joseph Farmington, Mich., at Marillac five-book series of poetry. Three of his books reached Cemetery in Evansville. Hall and House of Providence. The New York Times’ best-seller list. The former Mary Catherine That same year, she com- In his homily, Father Isidore Dixon, pastor of Most Grove was born on Jan. 6, 1942, pleted a Master of Science Holy Rosary Parish in Rosaryville, where Mattie and his in LaSalle, Ill. degree in Health Administ- Raise your ministry mother, Jeni, were longtime parishioners before moving She entered the Daughters ration at Indiana University- to Rockville, said, “Mattie gave us a great example of of Charity on June 5, 1960. Purdue University Indianapolis to the next degree. embracing the cross.” After earning a Bachelor of (IUPUI). Father Dixon said Mattie shared in the sufferings of Science degree in Nursing from Sister Mary Kay continued Christ, made many sacrifices and “gave us a great exam- Marillac College in St. Louis, her health care ministry at ple of what it means to be a believer.” Mo., in 1964, Sister Mary Kay St. Mary Hospital in Milwau- While at Most Holy Rosary Parish, Mattie had served began her ministry in health kee, Wis.; St. Vincent Hospital as a lector and member of the choir along with his care. in Birmingham, Ala.; and mother. In August of 1965, she was St. Vincent Hospital in Indiana- He also raised awareness of muscular dystrophy and sent to Providence Hospital in polis from 1980 through 1987. In January of 1989, Sister Mary Kay moved to Evans- LIVING TRUST SEMINAR ville. That year, she served in pastoral care at St. Mary Tues. July 13th 6:30 p.m. Wed. July 21st 6:30 p.m. Hospital and assisted with K of C Council Bldg. K of C Council Bldg. activities at Regina Continuing Care Center. 511 E. Thompson Rd 2100 E. 71st Street From November of 1990 Indianapolis, IN 46227 Indianapolis, IN 46220 through 1996, Sister Mary Kay served as pastoral care associ- ate at Warrick Hospital in Learn How to Avoid Boonville, Ind. You’re ministering in a parish and you’d Probate, Unnecessary Estate Taxes, She moved to Seton Manor like to further your education and Problems of Joint Ownership, in Evansville in December of expertise. Saint Meinrad’s lay master’s Loss of Control 1996 and began serving as a degree programs help you integrate minister of prayer. theological, spiritual and pastoral Open to the Public Sister Mary Kay is survived by her mother, Margaret Grove, formation. With year-round enrollment, Walk-ins Welcome and two sisters, Cindy Fearno weekend and evening classes, and Reservations Preferred and Christine Grove, all of offerings at Indianapolis too, you can Seattle, Wash., and a brother, reach the next degree. Paul Richard of La Salle, Ill. Presented by: THE MIND. THE HEART. THE SOUL. Memorial donations may be Knights of Columbus (800) 487-8782 made to the Daughters of For information, contact: Office of Enrollment, 200 Hill Drive Insurance Agency and St. Meinrad, IN 47577, call: (800) 634-6723 x20 Charity Foundation, 9400 New e-mail: [email protected]. Cornerstone Estate Planning Harmony Road, Evansville, IN 47720. † The Criterion Friday, July 9, 2004 Page 15

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Southern Indiana Director of Development Alleged abusers “feel strongly that monitoring is a very Holy Name Parish in Beech Grove announces an opening for a punitive approach” and they feel “they are looked upon as St. Mary’s Navilleton Catholic Church, a growing rural/ Director of Development. criminals even though the canonical trials have not yet suburban parish of 400 families, just north of Louisville, KY occurred,” he said. is seeking to hire a Coordinator of Religious Education to Position Purpose: This position will exist to enhance the image of “If accused priests are not in prison, victims feel they coordinate a vibrant faith formation program for Preschool Holy Name Catholic Church and School, communicate the mission should be monitored 24 hours a day because of the danger through 8th Grade, sacramental preparation and adolescent and objectives of the church and school and obtain the human and they posed to children,” he said. catechesis (Grades 9-12). Opportunities to contribute to the financial support necessary to ensure a strong and vibrant future. The Chicago policy includes a residence where most of parish’s growing evangelization/hospitality, adult faith for- Qualifications: the alleged abusers live with an on-site monitor, said Father mation, and intergenerational efforts will be plentiful. 30-40 • Active member of a Faith Community. Kaczorowski. They cannot publicly celebrate the sacraments hour per week position reports to Parish Life Coordinator • A Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communitations or a or wear a roman collar or clerical clothing, he added. and enjoys flexible office schedule, salary and benefits com- related field. He said that other key parts of the policy include: mensurate to experience and training; 10-12 month con- • 1–3 years experience in fund raising with demonstrated success. • Accused abusers cannot be alone with minors. tract. The parish offers a collaborative environment with • Excellent Communication skills with letters of recommendation. • They need prior approval to spend vacations or nights families, dedicated catechists and other parish staff. • Able to represent the pastor and principal at fund raising events. away from the residence. Applicants should have a strong sense of personal faith and Applications accepted untul July 19th. • A monitor must accompany the accused on all overnight Catholic identity. BA in related field (religious studies, edu- If interested and qualified, please send résumé with salary require- travel. cation, social work, etc.) required; must demonstrate ability ments to: • Every accused abuser must keep a daily log of activi- to work well with children and adults. To apply, contact: ties and submit it monthly. Parish Office Holy Name Search Committee • They must participate in therapy sessions and have reg- 7500 Navilleton Rd. Holy Name Catholic Church ular spiritual direction. Floyds Knobs, IN 47119 89 N. 17th Ave. “Is the monitoring system a 100 percent guarantee that Phone (812) 923-5419 • fax (812) 923-3430 Beech Grove, IN 46107 perpetrators will never harm children? No. But without a email [email protected]. [email protected] monitoring system, we can neither serve the alleged victim or Position to start August 1, 2004. 317-784-5454 the alleged perpetrator well,” wrote Father Kaczorowski. † Page 16 The Criterion Friday, July 9, 2004

Catholic singles in their 20s, 30s and 40s mingle during an DATING evening of Catholic continued from page 1 Speed Dating on the with … all were something other than dating,” he said. evening of June 6 at They had both heard of the secular concept of speed dat- St. Christopher Parish ing, and decided to turn its usefulness toward the Church. in Indianapolis. The They asked Father Jonathan Meyer, associate director of event gives Catholics youth and young adult ministry in the archdiocese, for his the chance to mingle blessing and spiritual help. with each other and The speed dating event at St. Christopher Parish was the find out who they second such event in the archdiocese in the last year—there might be compatible was another at Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish last with and wish to date. November. Some of the participants at the recent event had gone to other non-Catholic speed dating sessions. For George Vesper, a member of St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis, though, this was his first shot at Catholic speed dating. “It’s always nice to meet someone who has some similar religious viewpoints,” Vesper said. “And this kind of gets rid of two questions at the same time: What’s your faith and

Photos by Brandon A. Brandon Photos by Evans are you single?” “I had done speed dating before,” said Judy Lombardo, a member of St. Christopher Parish, “and I though it was a great idea to do Catholic speed dating because we all have something in common.” “I did it once with another group,” said Mary Ann Beckerich, a member of Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, “and nobody there was Catholic that I talked to. “I wish that there were more events like this geared toward Catholic singles,” she said. For her, being a Catholic is something that is important in men that she might date. It is also important for Joseph Shea, a member of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis. He lost his wife last year, and also has children. “I want to be around Catholics more,” he said. “I really enjoy being Catholic, and hopefully people here enjoy being Catholic also.” He said that the decision to come to the event was hard, but it didn’t make him nervous at all while he was there. Most people reported that, while initially tense, the event was fun. “This whole event is to be as low-stress as possible,” Schenk told the group last month at St. Christopher Parish. Schenk also took part in the event. “I had never done anything like that before, and I was very curious going into it,” he said. Like the others, he said he was nervous, but soon found that he got so wrapped up in talking with the other person and listening that the six-minute “dates” with each woman flew by. Schenk and Mack said the first two speed dating nights in the archdiocese were enough of a success that they will begin planning another event for August or September. They hope to move the locations around the Indianapolis area to give more people a change to participate. It has been a challenge to find enough men who are willing to attend. Vesper said that some guys may not think of speed dat- ing as a “macho” thing—or may think that a bar or other social function is more comfortable for meeting people. “You meet some great people, you meet some people you don’t like, but that’s only six minutes,” Vesper said. Part of the difficulty is also just getting the word out. So far, publicity for the event has been both by word of mouth and by parish bulletins—though some parishes, for various reasons, have been reluctant to put the announcement in. “I found out [about] this one by accident,” Beckerich said. A friend knew someone who had heard about it. Still, Mack said, the group couldn’t hold much more than the number that has shown up. If more than 15 men and 15 women showed up, the group would have to be divided up, likely by age, or there would be too many “dates.” When Mack tallied up the “yes” and the “no” answers from last month’s event, 17 people—more than half—had mutual matches. Some, like Schenk, had more than one. He is planning on following up on those matches, and several participants said that either they had followed up on matches with dates in the past, or planned to this time. †

A sign for Catholic Speed Dating, designed by Karl Freund, sits in the vestibule of St. Christopher Church in Indianapolis. Freund is a member of the parish.