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Bishop Malloy ...... 2 Jesus Meets His Mother Landmark French Leaders Pledge Headliners...... 3 Nation/World ...... 4-5 The image of the fourth Decision Cathedral Again Will Easter ...... 6-7 Station of the Cross (above) Laid Over Grace Paris Skyline Around the Diocese ...... 8-10 is from Christ the King Parish Again French President Emmanuel Macron in Wonder Lake. The stations (near right) and other French leaders Diocesan ...... 11 Rockford (observer photo/Amanda Hudson) Our Catholic View ...... 12-13 call to mind Jesus’ Passion and City Council pledge to rebuild Notre Dame For the Record ...... 14 death on Good Friday, which moves matter back to committee. Cathedral after the fire in Paris April 15. is April 19 this year. Media/Arts...... 15 page 5 page 3 (CNS photo/P. 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Catholic Faithful Gather for Confession on April 10, Be Reconciled Day in the Diocese A steady stream of the faithful came to St. Thomas More Parish in Elgin for confession on Be Reconciled Day, including a few who had come to the parish for the first time. Men and women patiently prayed and waited in the church (above) before they entered the confessional. A sign (right) explained the procedure for people who haven’t been to confession at St. Thomas More or at any church in a while. Many also entered the chapel (left) for quiet adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Look for more Be Reconciled Day coverage in the April 26 issue. (Observer photos/Dan Szpekowski) Landmark Decision Laid Over Again By The Observer Staff “The vote to delay the deci- tax incentives for secular and for commercial and secular and for green space that will sion on landmarking is a disap- commercial enterprises be- business does not advance or include a prayer and meditation ROCKFORD—The Rock- pointment but it would indicate cause it is their personal vision. serve that mission.” garden dedicated to the Virgin ford City Council, during its that the council members take “We have made it clear that is Petitions to landmark the Mary under her title of the Im- regular meeting April 15, voted such decisions seriously,” Pen- not Church’s vision, nor is it the former chancery, former con- maculate Conception and one to send the decision on whether ny Wiegert, diocesan director Church’s mission. Our mission vent and Cathedral of St. Peter dedicated to Our Lady of Gua- or not to landmark three build- of Communication and Publi- remains to serve all the people School were filed in December dalupe. ings on the Cathedral of St. Pe- cations, told the media after the across the entire diocese re- 2018 by the Friends of Ziock, a But just days before demoli- ter campus back to the Codes vote. membering always to feed the Rockford area group. The pe- tion was to begin in December and Regulations Committee for “As we have continually hungry, clothe the naked, visit titions were filed without the 2018, the City of Rockford de- further review. maintained, the Diocese of the sick and advocate for jus- consent of the Cathedral of St. nied the permit because of the Alderman Frank Beach Rockford is not just one neigh- tice,” Wiegert said. Peter and the Diocese of Rock- historic landmark petition filed asked the council to lay the borhood and one city but many “We have made our case ford. on the former chancery. Later a vote over to the May 6 meeting over 11 counties in Northern very clear that the property The Diocese of Rockford permit to raze the convent was to allow the Codes and Regula- Illinois,” she continued. “Our and buildings belonging to the and the Cathedral Parish an- also denied as a petition was tions committee to recommend opponents in this matter be- Church should be used in serv- nounced in November of 2018 a filed to include the Cathedral a compromise or give time for lieve these buildings and prop- ing the mission of the Church. plan to raze the former convent of St. Peter School and convent the diocese to consider plans erty should be landmarked for Developing old buildings and chancery to make way for for landmarking. for redevelopment. preservation in order to gain standing on church property additional cathedral parking Continued on page 11

Bishop Malloy’s Public Schedule AURORA — April 19, 10 a.m., Outdoor Way of the Cross, Sacred Heart Parish ROCKFORD — April 19, 2 p.m., Passion of the Lord, Cathedral of St. Peter ROCKFORD — April 20, 7:45 p.m., Easter Vigil Mass, Cathedral of St. Peter ROCKFORD — April 21, 9 a.m., Easter Sunday Masses, Winnebago County Jail ROCKFORD — April 23, 5:30 p.m., Confirmation, St. Rita Church ROCKFORD — April 24, 5:30 p.m., Confirmation, St. Edward Church SPRINGFIELD — April 26- 28, 2019 Illinois State Council Convention of the Knights of Columbus WOODSTOCK — April 29, 9 a.m., School Mass, Marian Central Catholic High School ROCKFORD — April 29, 5:30 p.m., Confirmation, SS. Peter and Paul Church ROCKFORD — April 30, 11 a.m., Jubilee Mass for Diocesan Priests, St. Rita Church 4 | FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2019 | The Observer Nation/World News in Brief Relics Venerated at St. Peter’s in Rome Relics are Archbishop wins defamation suit displayed on the main altar of against a local journalist Peter’s Basilica after vespers in LIMA, Peru (CNS)—A Peruvian archbishop won a defamation St. Peter’s Basilica suit against a local journalist in a long-running case involving at the Vatican alleged cover-up in an abuse scandal. A April 7. The relic of court in Piura, on the northern coast, ruled “the holy face” or late April 8 in favor of Archbishop Jose Veronica’s veil and Eguren Anselmi of Piura in the suit against other major relics journalist Pedro Salinas. Salinas was given a kept in the basilica one-year suspended sentence, fined $22,250 are venerated and ordered to do 120 days of community every year during service. The full sentence will not be made vespers on the (CNS photo/Junno Arocho fifth Sunday of Esteves) public until April 22, but Salinas has already Lent, a tradition Pedro Salinas announced an appeal. Salinas is the author dating to the of a book detailing physical, psychological 17th century. and sexual abuse in Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a society of (CNS photo/Paul Haring) apostolic life founded in Peru in 1971 and formally recognized by the Vatican in 1997. Archbishop Eguren was an original member of the society. While the archbishop objected to the content in the book, “Half Monk, Half Soldier,” published four years ago, the 2018 lawsuit concerned later articles and radio Retired Pope Publishes commentary by Salinas concerning the society. The specific case involves Salinas’ comparison of Archbishop Eguren to Chilean Bishop Juan Barros, who resigned in 2018 after accusations of covering up rampant sexual abuses by priests in his country. Reflection on Abuse Crisis

Draft of new constitution for Curia VATICAN CITY (CNS)— ed the Church’s understanding reform ready for consultation Retired Pope Benedict XVI, of revelation, resulting in a di- acknowledging his role in help- luted or shape-shifting morali- VATICAN CITY (CNS)—A draft of the proposed apostolic ing the Catholic Church come ty that was no longer grounded constitution for reforming and governing the Roman Curia will to terms with the clerical sexu- in natural law and the exis- soon be sent out to leaders of the world’s bishops’ conferences, al abuse crisis beginning in the tence of absolute good and religious orders and some pontifical universities for their obser- 1980s, wrote an article outlin- evil; morality could only make vations and suggestions. The draft, which has been approved ing his thoughts about it. “relative value judgments” by Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals, will be subjected to this Seeing the crisis as rooted contingent on the moment and “consultative step” before it is once more amended and then in the “egregious event” of the circumstances. given to the pope for his consideration, Alessandro Gisotti, in- cultural and sexual revolution “Indeed, in many parts of terim director of the Vatican press office, told reporters April 10. in the Western world in the the Church, conciliar attitudes President of Franciscan University 1960s and a collapse of the ex- were understood to mean hav- istence and authority of abso- ing a critical or negative atti- resigns; search underway for successor lute truth and God, the retired (CNS photo/Paul Haring) tude toward the hitherto exist- STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (CNS)—Franciscan Father Sean O. Sheri- pope said the primary task at Retired Pope Benedict XVI talks ing tradition, which was now with Cardinal Angelo Sodano be- dan, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville since hand is to reassert the joyful to be replaced by a new, radi- fore a consistory for the creation 2013, said that “after a great deal of prayer,” he submitted his truth of God’s existence and of cally open relationship with the of new cardinals in St. Peter’s Ba- world,” he wrote. resignation to the university’s board of trust- the Church as holding the true silica at the Vatican in 2014. ees. “I feel called to continue my service to deposit of faith. To illustrate this radical the Catholic Church in another capacity,” he “When thinking about what openness, he gave an example said in a statement released by the university action is required first and fore- hat is required of an unnamed bishop who had April 8. He said his new assignment would most, it is rather obvious that been a seminary rector and “ar- be “determined in consultation” with the we do not need another church ‘Wfirst and ranged for the seminarians to be shown pornographic films, minister provincial of his religious order, the of our own design. Rather, foremost is the renewal allegedly with the intention of Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular. what is required first and fore- most is the renewal of the faith thus making them resistant to “I will miss my brother friars, the extended (CNS photo/Bob Roller) of the faith in the in the reality of Jesus Christ behavior contrary to the faith.” Franciscan University family and the great Father Sean reality of Jesus Christ In an extensive study on community surrounding it, but this is an Sheridan given to us in the Blessed Sac- rament,” he wrote. the causes and context of the appropriate time for the board to initiate a given to us in the abuse of minors by priests in search for a new president who will be available to welcome The pope’s remarks, present- ed as a compilation of “some Blessed Sacrament.’ the United States from 1950 the incoming class this fall,” Father Sheridan said. He submitted to 2010, the John Jay College his resignation to the board of trustees April 5. The board ac- notes,” were to be published in Klerusblatt, a German-lan- — Pope Benedict XVI, retired of Criminal Justice of the City cepted it and announced it will begin the search for its seventh University of New York found president immediately. Father Sheridan said he would remain at guage Catholic monthly jour- nal for clergy in Bavaria. “to discuss the current crisis of “the majority of abusers (70 Franciscan University until the end of the current academic year. percent) were ordained prior Given the February Vatican faith and of the Church,” and University officials said they expect a new president will be in given his role as pope during to the 1970s,” and 44 percent gathering of presidents of the place by the beginning of the fall semester. “the public outbreak of the cri- of those accused entered the world’s bishops’ conferences sis,” the retired pope felt it ap- priesthood before 1960. propriate he also help contrib- Social factors influenced the ute “to a new beginning,” he increase of abuse incidents said, adding that he contacted during the 1960s and 1970s, Pope Francis and Cardinal Pi- the report said, finding the in- THANK YOU etro Parolin, Vatican secretary crease consistent with “the rise Thank you to the faithful priests of our Diocese of state, before releasing the of other types of ‘deviant’ be- for their untiring attention to our needs. article. havior, such as drug use and Beginning in the late 1960s, crime,” and changes in social Many of us only see a small part of what they do each and while Western society at large behavior such as the “increase every day, week, month or year. For many of them, the was facing the “death” or disap- in premarital sexual behavior day starts with morning Mass, and may not end until our pearance of God and any moral and divorce.” spiritual needs have been met at the end of the day. During compass, he said, the Church’s “Only obedience and love this Lenten season please take the opportunity to thank the own moral theology suffered for our Lord Jesus Christ can “a collapse that rendered the point the way. So, let us first try truly dedicated priests who help us in our spiritual lives. Church defenseless against to understand anew and from JOHN F. AND FRAN MORRISSEY these changes in society.” within what the Lord wants, A misreading of the Second and has wanted with us,” he Vatican Council, he said, shift- wrote. Nation/World The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2019 | 5 News in Brief During hearing on pain-capable abortion act, ‘pain’ definition contested WASHINGTON (CNS)—Statehouses across the United States have served as venues for the abortion debate, but the action April 9 was on Capitol Hill with a hearing held by the Senate Judiciary Committee on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. (CNS photo/Jeenah Moon, Reuters) Ideological adversaries sparred over what Sen. Lindsey criteria make a fetus capable of experienc- Graham, R-S.C. ing pain. Committee Chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, who presented the legislation over a year ago, opened the session by stressing that his bill is humane and backed by scientific evidence. Catholic leaders condemn bulldozing of crosses at site of executions MINSK, Belarus (CNS)—Catholic and Orthodox leaders condemned the bulldozing of memorial crosses at a site of (CNS photo/Benoit Tessier, Reuters) communist-era mass executions. Media reports said at least 15 Flames and smoke billow from the Notre Dame Cathedral after a fire broke out in Paris April 15. Officials protesters were arrested in early April when police cordoned said the cause was not clear, but that the fire could be linked to renovation work. off an area of the Kuropaty Forest, outside Minsk, and bulldoz- ers moved in to demolish about 70 15-foot crosses, which were taken away in unmarked trucks. The crosses marked the site French Leaders Pledge Cathedral where tens of thousands of execution victims were thrown in mass graves, mostly between 1937 and 1941. The nation’s Catholic bishops’ conference demanded “an urgent stop” to the Again Will Grace Paris Skyline destruction of the crosses in Kuropaty, which they called one of PARIS (CNS)—Church He announced that a national scorched. the country’s “many Golgothas.” leaders joined government offi- reconstruction fund would be The La Croix daily newspa- Bishops say no-fault divorce in U.K. cials in saying they expect that established. per reported much of the build- Notre Dame Cathedral’s gran- Speaking in front of the ing continued to smolder April undermines marriage from outset deur will be restored as fire- charred cathedral late April 15, 16, as thousands of onlook- MANCHESTER, England (CNS)—The introduction of “no-fault” fighters extinguished the last Macron was accompanied by ers continued to pray and sing divorces in the United Kingdom will undermine marriages from flames of a fast-moving blaze the archbishop, French Prime hymns in nearby streets. the outset, said the Catholic bishops of England and Wales. that seriously damaged much Minister Edouard Philippe, and Rescue teams formed a hu- In the first major overhaul of the iconic structure. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo. He man chain to remove many of of U.K. divorce law for 50 “We are living through said, “Notre Dame de Paris is the cathedral’s priceless art- years, the British government an extreme moment. This is our history, our literature, our works and sacred objects, in- announced April 9 that it Holy Week and it isn’t an ac- imagination, the place where cluding the crown of thorns would allow couples to split cident,” Paris Archbishop Mi- we have experienced our great relic from Jesus’ crucifixion up simply by filing a state- chel Aupetit said outside of the moments, the epicenter of our and a gold tunic of St. Louis, ment to say the marriage had 850-year-old historic structure life,” said Macron, who was. the report said. broken down irretrievably. late April 15 as firefighters con- Up to 500 firefighters battled Meanwhile, offers of support (CNS photo/Marcin Mazur, Bishops’ Conference of An application can be made tinued to attack the flames. for 15 hours to save the cathe- in rebuilding the cathedral, a England and Wales) People attend a Mass of thanks- by just one of the spouses, The archbishop appealed for dral after flames erupted in the UNESCO World Heritage site, giving for marriage at Westmin- and the other spouse will not church bells throughout Paris structure’s attic about 6:30 p.m. came from church leaders and ster Cathedral in London May 18, have a right to legally contest to be rung in a sign of prayer local time. The blaze quickly governments around the world, 2013. the divorce. The plans include and solidarity. consumed two-thirds of the including Donald Tusk, Euro- a “cooling off” period of six French President Emmanuel 13th-century oak roof and pean Council president, who months to allow spouses to reconsider. But in an April 9 state- Macron praised the “extreme brought down the cathedral’s said April 16 that he hoped the ment Bishop Peter Doyle of Northampton, speaking on behalf courage and great profession- 300-foot spire. Authorities European Union’s 28 member- alism” of first responders who said much of the cathedral’s states would all help share the of the English and Welsh bishops, said the proposals were helped save the facade and wooden interior was destroyed costs. flawed. towers of the Gothic landmark. and its masonry was seriously At Retreat for South Sudan Divine Mercy Sunday Leaders, Pope Begs for Peace St. Bernadette Church VATICAN CITY (CNS)— 2400 Bell Ave. — Rockford At the end of a highly unusual spiritual retreat for the politi- cal leaders of warring factions, April 28, 2019 Pope Francis knelt at the feet of the leaders of South Sudan, Schedule begging them to give peace a chance and to be worthy “fa- 1:30 p.m. Exposition of the thers of the nation.” Blessed Sacrament “The purpose of this retreat 1:45 p.m. Confession is for us to stand together be- fore God and to discern his 2:45 p.m. Benediction and will,” he said in his formal Chaplet of Divine Mercy remarks April 11, closing the 3:00 p.m. Mass at the hour of Mercy two-day retreat in the Domus and Blessing of the Divine Sanctae Marthae, the Vatican (CNS photo/Vatican Media via Reuters) Mercy Image guesthouse where he lives. Pope Francis kisses the feet of The retreat participants in- South Sudan President Salva Kiir Reception follows Mass — Parish Hall cluded South Sudanese Presi- April 11. dent Salva Kiir and four of the The 2019 Divine Mercy Parish Project is to perform deeds of mercy through prayer and donations in support nation’s five designated vice power and ending the armed of BETHLEHEM HOME, an orphanage in Jeremie, Haiti, started by Gigi Polycarpe (Father Pierre Polycarpe’s presidents who were to take conflict between clans and sister). Tax Deductible Donations will be accepted for the orphanage. (A 501c3, Tax ID #90-0577617) office together May 12, sharing among communities. 6 | FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2019 | The Observer Easter

e Christians Wbelieve and know that Christ’s resurrection is the true hope of the world, the hope that does not disappoint. ... Death, solitude and fear are not the last word. There is a word that transcends them, a word that only God can speak: it is the word of the resurrection — Pope Francis

(CNS photo/Bridgeman Images) He is Risen! He is Truly Risen! This 15th-century painting from the Royal Library of Turin in Italy feast in the liturgical calendars of all Christian churches, commemo- shows an empty tomb depicting the Resurrection. Easter, the chief rates Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Easter is April 21 this year. Easter Joy

lleluia! He is risen. For those women making that early Over the Triduum, we take morning journey, and for all Christians, Easter Reflection the mystery of our faith and the tomb is not a disappointment but an break it apart, examining affirmation of everything that has been by Father Kenneth Aeach piece, each element. experienced in Jesus Christ. Anderson On this side of these Paschal events Vicar, Freeport Deanery, The resurrection accomplishes in Pastor, St. Tomas Aquinas there is a sense of joy and happiness. We humanity what has been lost through sin Parish, Freeport realize that we can be frumps and nabobs, and evil. but Christ Jesus comes into our lives to The Easter celebration draws us into bring us salvation and eternal peace. the resurrection, which becomes for paths of righteousness. In the Gospel stories for Easter, us the place of new possibilities where Wherever the early Church went it the women, and later the Apostles God himself is revealed to be true. shared the message of salvation. Nurtured are confronted with the empty tomb. Experiencing God’s love and mercy, by the Eucharist, prayer and community, Seemingly one more painful event, we recognize that we are in a place of it shared the story of God’s saving actions in a week of pain, anguish, fear, and otherness. and the Christ who loves us. confusion. Now what? Descriptions of this early body of But the vision of angels and encounters These women, the couple on their believers shows us a community that with the risen Christ turns their sadness way to Emmaus, the Apostles, share the into joy. And their response is to run and Good News within the community, and witnessed to the faith they professed in to tell the others. eventually the whole world. Their faith the words they spoke, works of charity, Unfettered from fear and sadness these is a radical faith, and their message is and a personal lifestyle centered in women become proclaimers of all that counter-cultural. worshiping in spirit and truth. they have seen and heard. Their joy is Sin and evil can no longer hobble us Easter is most certainly a day of Good rooted in the otherness of this mystery of since we have been set free by the King of News. We celebrate by our lives a God faith. Glory. The Good Shepherd guides us on who loves us and saves us.

There are 40 Days of Lent but 50 Days of Easter

There are 50 days of Easter from the to the second Sunday. It is a way of the Christian of the rising Christ who is first Sunday to Pentecost. It is character- prolonging the joy of the initial day. In the true Light of the world. ized, above all, by the joy of glorified life a sense, every day of the Octave is like a The Paschal Candle is a central sym- and the victory over death, expressed little Sunday. bol of this divine light, which is Christ. It most fully in the great resounding cry of The word “Easter” comes from Old the Christian: Alleluia! is kept near the ambo throughout Easter English, meaning simply the “East.” The (CNS file photo/courtesy Marklin The octave of Easter comprises the sun which rises in the East, bringing time, and lit for all liturgical celebrations. Candle Design) A boy looks up at a Pas- eight days which stretch from the first light, warmth and hope, is a symbol for Source: USCCB chal candle. Easter The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2019 | 7

The Observer’s Easter Foods Sweet Easter Pie

(CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec) Serves 10 Ingredients Filling 1/2 Cup (1 stick) unsalted Dough 1/2 Cup farro (soaked butter, softened 3 Cups all-purpose flour overnight) — Place 1 tsp. orange zest 1/2 tsp. ground the farro in a large 24 oz. whole milk ricotta cinnamon bowl, cover with 5 large eggs at room 1/2 tsp. salt cold water and let temperature 3/4 Cup (1 1/2 sticks) soak overnight in the 2 Tbsps. Grand Marnier* unsalted butter, refrigerator. Drain 1 tsp. ground cinnamon softened well before using. 1/2 Cup chopped 1 Cup powdered sugar 2/3 Cups sugar, plus candied orange peel 1 large egg 2 Tbsps. sugar * Can substitute orange 2 large egg yolks 1 Cup whole milk juice concentrate for Grand 2 tsps. Grand Marnier* 1/2 tsp. salt Marnier

Directions Pie Grease and flour a 9-inch springform Dough pan. Roll out the larger piece of dough to In a bowl, stir together the flour, (Observer file photo/Sharon Boehlefeld) cinnamon and salt. a 16-inch circle. Drape the dough over This is a print of the restored image of Divine Mercy that was painted under the In the large bowl of an electric mixer the rolling pin and fit the dough into watchful eye of St. Faustina. on medium high speed, beat the butter the pan. and powdered sugar until fluffy, about Using your fingers, carefully press the St. Faustina, Pope St. John Paul II and Divine Mercy 3-4 minutes. dough into the bottom and sides of (CNS)—St. Faustina Kowalska the Divine Mercy devotions of St. Add the egg and yolks gradually, the pan, leaving excess dough over the shared a special message from Je- Faustina Kowalksa, whom he beati- beating until incorporated. Drizzle in edge. Press together any tears. sus that has become celebrated as fied in 1993 and canonized in 2000. the Grand Marnier. Slowly tap in dry Pour filling into crust. Divine Mercy Sunday. When John Paul II was canonized Pope St. John Paul II decided in ingredients and mix until just blended. Roll out the smaller piece of dough by Pope Francis in 2014, it was on 2000 to put the celebration on the Divine Mercy Sunday, which is on Do not overmix. to a 10-inch circle. Drape the dough church’s universal calendar the Place dough on a work surface over the rolling pin and gently place Sunday after Easter. The Polish April 28 this year. and shape it into a uniform ball. Cut the dough over the top of the pie. Trim pope was a longtime devotee of Info: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/ away 1/4 of the dough. Form it into a the dough leaving 1/2 inch of excess perfectly round disc. Make a second all around the rim. Fold the edge of the Divine Mercy Sunday disc with the larger portion of dough. dough over to form a bit of a crown and Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and pinch dough firmly to seal. BATAVIA and veneration of the Divine Mercy chill 1 hour. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or Holy Cross, 2300 Main St.: 3:30 p.m. image and a relic of St. Faustina. Mass. Info: 630.879.4750, www.holycross- Refreshments follow. Blessing of until it is golden brown on top and a batavia.org personal Divine Mercy images, statues Filling toothpick inserted in the center comes before Mass. Info: 815.385.5673, www. DEKALB thechurchofholyapostles.org Place the drained farro in a medium out clean. St. Mary, 321 Pine St.: 1-3 p.m. saucepan, add the milk, 2 tablespoons Let the pie cool in the pan on a rack (Engslish) Eucharistic adoration, ROCKFORD St. Bernadette, 2400 Bell Ave.: 1:30 of sugar and salt and bring to a simmer 25 minutes. Remove the ring of the pan confession, prayers, readings, singing the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. 3-4 p.m., p.m. Exposition, confession, Benediction, and let the pie cool completely on a over medium heat. Cook, stirring (Spanish) Holy Hour with rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 3 p.m. Mass. Reception after Mass in parish hall. occasionally, for 20 minutes. Drain, wire rack. Pie can be stored covered in Chaplet of Divine Mercy; 4 p.m. Mass. Collection for Bethlehem Home, a Haitian discard any remained liquid and place the refrigerator for up to two days. Bring Info: 815.758.5432. orphanage. Info: 815.968.0904, www. farro in a bowl. Stir the butter and to room temperature before serving. FREEPORT stbernadetterockford.com St. Joseph, 229 W. Washington Place: orange zest into the farro. Let cool. Just before serving, dust the pie with St. Stanislaus Kostka, 201 Buckbee St.: 1-3 p.m. confessions; 3 p.m. Mass. Info: In a large bowl, whisk together the confectioner’s sugar and, if desired, after 9 a.m. Mass, novena in English; after 815.232.8271, www.stjosephstmary.com 11 a.m. Mass, novena in Polish; 3 p.m. ricotta, eggs, sugar, Grand Marnier and garnish with candied orange peel. MCHENRY Mass, novena and Eucharistic procession. cinnamon. Beat until blended. Stir in the Recipe adapted by Nancy Wiechec Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W. Info: 815.965.3913, www.st-stanislaus.org farro mixture and candied orange peel. from Franco Lania’s website www. Bull Valley Road: 2 p.m. Exposition, Other parishes will also mark Divine Preheat oven to 350 degrees. francolania.com Benediction, Chaplet of Divine Mercy Sunday. Check your bulletin for Mercy, confession, followed by Mass information. 8 | FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2019 | The Observer Around the Diocese

Going on Now Don’t Miss April 20 BATAVIA Bishop Egg hunt: 9-11 a.m.; Riverview Banquets. Note correct location. Malloy’s Sponsor: Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council 2191. TV Messages Games, crafts, brunch, visit from the Easter Bunny. Advance registration necessary. Info: Weekday Refl ection Patrick Kelly, 630.639.1697, (about 6:58 a.m.) [email protected] on WREX-TV, Channel 13, Rockford Save the Date May 2 Top o’ the ROCKFORD 37th Rosary making day: 9 Morning a.m.-3 p.m.; St. Edward, 3004 11th St. 11:30 a.m. break for with rosary, Mass and lunch. No experience necessary. Donations Bishop for supplies appreciated. Info: 815.229.0282, www. Malloy stedwardrockford.org Listen to archives anytime at May 3 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. AURORA Click on Bishop Malloy on the top left 8th Purse ra e: 6:30 p.m.; side of the page. Holy Angels Connor Hall, 120 S. Lancaster Ave. Designer Brought to you by purses, ra es, food. Cost: $10.  Fitzgerald Funeral Homes (Photo provided) Info: Marian Michael, siumom@  Illinois Bank & Trust aol.com; Mary Lou Wagner,  Diocesan Offi ce of St. Thomas More Students, Parents Visit Shrine [email protected] Communication and Fifth-grade teacher Colleen Skiba from St. Thomas More School in Elgin took her students and parents to May 8 Publications  The Observer the Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John, Ind., for a Lent eld trip. They spent the day praying, re ecting and ROCKFORD thinking while walking with Jesus on his path to cruci xion.  Offi ce of Charitable Giving, CWL Mass, luncheon: 10 a.m. Mass; Poor Clares Corpus Diocese of Rock ford Christi Chapel, 2111 S. Main St. Geneva Parish Celebrant: Bishop David Malloy. O cer installation before Mass. Shares Ministry 11:30 a.m. luncheon; Mauh- Options at Fair Nah-Tee-See Country Club, St. Peter Parish in Geneva 5050 Guilford Road. Collection: hosted its annual Ministry underwear and socks for school kids. Lunch reservations due May Fair after all Masses March 3. Cost: $20 per person for lunch. 30 and 31. Parishioners and Info: 815.397.6933 weekend visitors toured information tables and End-of-Life discussion: 6:30-8 displays throughout the p.m. Holy Cross Donovan Hall, parish hall that highlighted 2300 Main St. Speaker: Father the more than 60 ministries Kenneth Wasilewski, diocesan available at the church. ethicist, and a funeral home From prayer and liturgical representative. Topics: making And Don’t Miss opportunities to service end-of-life decisions and funeral and social events, there was planning. Free. Info: 630/879- His Column something for everyone. 4750, holycross-batavia.org May 9 Weekly in BATAVIA Speaker series: 7 p.m.; Holy HE Cross, 2300 Main St. Speaker: Dr. T Ralph Martin. Topic: “Sacri ces and Morti cations.” Info: OBSERVER 630/879-4750, holycross-batavia. (Photo provided) org Subscribe Today! Faranda’s Easter Brunch Say ‘Thank Select print, digital April 21st — 2 Seatings: 10:00 am & 12:00 pm you, Father.’ or both for just Reservations Required | 815-981-3304 $28 per year. Watch Call 815/399-4300, Prime Rib Carving Station — Sliced Baked Ham for this Mediterranean Whitefi sh — Shrimp Cocktail logo ext. 383 or go online at Freshly Baked Biscuits & Homestyle Gravy http://observer. Made to Order Omelettes — Chicken & Belgian Waffl es on The rockforddiocese.org All your Breakfast Favorites Observer Ice Cream Sundae Bar and much, much more! Catholic $26.99 Adults (13 yrs +)  $12.99 Children (3-12 yrs.)  Under 3 (FREE) Newspaper Full Service Bar will be open featuring our Facebook Signature Mimosas & Bloody Marys page and join 302 Grove Street - Downtown DeKalb us in praying for www.farandas.com - 815-981-3304 our priests. Around the Diocese The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2019 | 9

Candlelight Vigil at Aurora Planned Parenthood Site About 350 people, including Catholics from the Rockford Diocese, gathered for a candlelight prayer vigil outside the Aurora Planned Parenthood facility April 13. Among those present were Jennifer Collins, director of the diocesan Life and Family Evangelization Office, and Father Christopher DiTomo, pastor of St. Gall Parish in Elburn, along with some of his parishioners. The vigil was part of the fourth annual National Day of Prayer and Protest Against Planned Parenthood, which took place at hundreds of locations across the country on April 13.

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What’s Up Wed April 24 ROCHELLE Charismatic Day of Renewal: Deadline for May 3 What’s Up 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Patrick, 244 (for events May 6-12) Kelley Dr. Speakers: Father Robert Miller and Dr. Mark MCHENRY Nimo. Topic: “What Would Jesus End-of-life discussion: 6-8 Have Me Do? And How Will He p.m.; St. Patrick Lane Room, Help Me Do It?” Cost: $10 per 3500 Washington St. Speaker: person; $25 per family. Info: Father Kenneth Wasilewski, 815.264.3240, trumpetpraise2@ diocesan ethicist. Topic: Christ’s yahoo.com; charismaticrenewal. teachings on the sanctity of life rockforddiocese.org and modern challenges to that ROUND LAKE teaching. Also present a funeral Magnificat breakfast: 8:30 a.m.- director, lawyer, and hospice 12:30 p.m.; Parkway Banquets worker. Q&A session and light Salon, 657 Railroad Ave. (New refreshments. RSVPs requested. location next to Ace on Illlinois Free; donations accepted. Rte. 134) Sponsor: Magnificat Info: 815.385.0025, www. McHenry Chapter. Speaker: stpatrickmchenry.org Angelus Virata. Topic: Divine Mercy. Cost: $30 (plus online service charge). Info: https:// Sat April 27 www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/4103150, search for AURORA Magnificat Breakfast (Photo provided) Craft, vendor fair: 10 a.m.-2 Palm Weaving at Rochelle Parish p.m., St. Rita of Cascia, 750 W. Sun April 28 Parishioners at St. Patrick in Rochelle spent all day April 13 weaving palms for Palm Sunday, April 14. Old Indian Trail. Sponsor: St. Rita Teen Mission Team. Proceeds for Divine Mercy Sunday (see teen mission trip. 30 crafters and page 7) vendors. Info: Sheryl Colwell, Find more events at http://www. 630/341-2609, scolwell@ rockforddiocese.org/calendar. Walk and Pray in the Footsteps of Jesus! saintritaofcascia.org; www. php or on The Observer Catholic saintritaofcascia.org Newspaper Facebook page. Join Fr. DeBlock on a Pilgrimage to JorDan anD the holy lanD October 9-21, 2019 Pilgrimage Includes: Please take the Daily Mass at Holy Sites Renewal of Wedding Vows at Cana Fr. Matthew DeBlock $ Roundtrip Airfare l First Class Hotels St. Catherine of Siena 5,495 Breakfast and Dinner Daily (wine with dinner) West Dundee time to thank our p/p, dbl occ (From Chicago) Deluxe airconditioned motor coach Visit: Petra – Kerak – Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Amman – Jerash – Tel Aviv – Caesarea advertisers. – Stella Maris – Nazareth – Tiberias – Cana – Tiberias – Sea of Galilee – Jordan River – Mt. Tabor – Jericho – Jerusalem – Temple Model – Ein Karem – Bethlehem – Bethany – Dead Sea – Mt. Of Olives – Gethsemane – Mt. Zion (Upper Room) – Western Wall – Via Dolorosa – Holy Sepulcher To Reserve Your Spot please visit: http://www.pilgrimages.com/frdeblock/index35.htm Contact Fr. DeBlock with any questions at [email protected] 10 | FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2019 | The Observer Around the Diocese

SPRED Students Save the Date Make Confessions May 11 ROCKFORD Members of the Rockford Day of reflection: 9 a.m.-2 Special Religious Develop- p.m., St. Rita, 6254 Valley Knoll ment (SPRED) group of people Dr. Sponsor: Secular Carmelite 22 and older recently made Community of the Holy their first confessions with Fa- Innocents. Speakers: diocesan ther Ervin Caliente at St. Rita priests Father Brian Geary and in Rockford. Members, who Father John Gow; Patricia meet regularly at St. Rita, also Walters, Ph.D. Topic: Carmelite come from Holy Family and Doctors of the Church. Breakfast St. James in Rockford, St. Mary and lunch provided; basket in Pecatonica, and St. Bridget raffle fundraiser. Free; donations in Loves Park. Another group accepted. Info: 815.398.3201 or [email protected] for young people ages 11-16 will start soon. Adult volun- May 16 teer catechists are needed for NORTH AURORA the new group. Background Bingo: 7 p.m.; Blessed Sacrament, or training for working with 801 Oak St. Sponsor: Altar and those who have special needs Rosary Society. Cost: $10 per person. Info: Kate Pientak, is not required. There are also 630.897.1029, www.blsacr-na.org, waiting lists for a 6-10 age [email protected] group and a 17-21 age group. Info: Mary Kinney, parish chairperson for the Rockford Elsewhere Deanery at 815.519.7066 or April 26-28 [email protected]. (Photo provided) CHICAGO Vocations weekend: 8 a.m. April 26-3 p.m. April 28; location available to registrants. For single Catholic men and women ages 18-40. Free. Info: called@myclaret. org, 312.320.8870; http://called2. The Junior Observer Extra be/YAVW19 May 3-4 SINSINAWA, WIS. Labyrinth retreat: 7:30 p.m. May There is Still Time 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 4. Sinsinawa Mound, County Road Z, off Wisconsin Rte. 11. Leader: Sister Stella DeVenuta, OSF. Register by April 26. Cost: $22 overnight; $84 Help Children in Peru This Lent commuter. Info: 608.748.4411; t’s not too late for hearts on this page, then because it adds to the mail- The deadline to mail www.sinsinawa.org May 4 you to make your send them with your dona- ing costs.) your decorated hearts and DE PERE, WIS. Lent an almsgiving tion to buy school supplies Send your decorated donations is Good Friday, Walk to Mary: 7 a.m.; 21 mile I walk from St. Norbert College Old one. for children in the Diocese hearts and a $2 donation April 19. St. Joseph Church to the National You can join other of Chulucanas in Peru. to The Junior Observer, Print more hearts at http:// Shrine of Our Lady of Good children in the Rockford (Don’t paste the hearts Heart to Heart, PO Box observer.rockforddiocese. Help in Champion, Wis. Shorter Diocese and decorate the on craft or any other paper 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. org/junior-observer routes available. Info: https:// walktomary.com/ Clip and Save to Heart eart –De WWME weekends: April 26-28, H Co ra Brookfield, Wis.; June 28-30, zó Bishop Lane Retreat Center, n a Rockford; Sept 6-8, Geneva; l R C oc Oct. 18-20, Brookfield, Wis.; Nov. o k fo r r 8-10, Geneva; Dec. 6-8, Madison, a d z – Wis. Weekends to help married ó

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3 Doctors for Adults on Medicare 3 Insurance paperwork help 3 Same day appointments available 3 Minimum wait times 3 Transportation available CALL TODAY - 815.315.9227 Diocesan The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2019 | 11 Landmark Decision Laid Over Again From page 3 in a press conference that he The matter moved on to the mailed a letter to Pope Francis City of Rockford’s Historic asking him to save the Rock- Preservation Commission. The ford buildings. commission approved the peti- The Diocese of Rockford has tions and they were sent on to maintained the buildings do the City Council who referred not qualify for landmark sta- the matter to its Codes and tus because none of the build- Regulation Committee. The ings meet the primary criteria committee voted unanimously for historic designation which to recommend that the full states that a “structure or site council deny the petitions. must retain the integrity and The council is required to spirit of the original design.” vote by a 2/3 majority when On Feb. 11, Rockford archi- historic landmark designation is sought without consent of the tect, Dan Roszkowski provided landowner. his expertise and support to that fact in a detailed presen- (CNS photo/Paul Haring) A vote on the issue was ex- pected at the April 1 council tation to the Historic Preser- Holy Stairs Open for Passage meeting but the council mem- vation Commission outlining The restored Holy Stairs are pictured during their unveiling at the Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs bers voted to lay the vote over why the buildings do not meet in Rome April 11. The stairs are concave from centuries of wear from pilgrims climbing them on their to its next meeting. landmark criteria. knees. The restoration of the stairs, believed to have been climbed by Jesus when he appeared before Just prior to that meeting for- According to City Council Pilate, was the final phase of a 20-year effort to restore the 16th-century sanctuary. Pilgrims will have the mer mayor of Rockford Larry rules, the matter must be de- opportunity to climb the bare marble stairs for at least a month. Morrissey who is part of the cided by May 6 or the petition Friends of Ziock announced dies. Twitter Restricts Mother Teresa Abortion Quote; CEO Can’t Explain Why

WASHINGTON (CNS)— simple question: “Is this hate Twitter’s website are vague, Before the crowd at an April 10 speech?” listing entities to which those hearing of the Senate Judiciary The graphic in question was restrictions apply from coun- Committee’s Subcommittee posted to Twitter March 8 by try to country while providing on the Constitution, Sen. Ted Marjorie Dannenfelser, presi- only cursory explanations for Cruz, R-Texas, displayed a dent of the Susan B. Anthony why the restrictions themselves billboard containing a tweet of List. The national pro-life orga- are necessary, for example, a St. Teresa of Kolkata quote, nization had intended it to run stating that “unless listed be- “Abortion is profoundly anti- as a promoted ad, but Twitter low, the promotion of health woman. Three quarters of its ensured that it never saw the and pharmaceutical products victims are women: Half the light of day by removing it im- and services is prohibited.” babies and all the mothers.” mediately. The Observer tweeted the Alongside the quote was a The reason for the ban? The quote at https://twitter.com/ picture of the saint, smiling. graphic purportedly violated ObserverRkfd and posted it on Then Cruz, the subcom- Twitter’s “health and pharma- The Observer Catholic News- mittee’s chairman, asked ex- ceutical products and services paper Facebook page. pert witness Carlos Monje of policy.” As of deadline, both quotes Twitter’s public policy team a Details on that policy from remained posted. Easter on TV

Broadcast times may vary; check “Urbi et Orbi: Message and “National Catholic Prayer (Observer photo/Amanda Hudson) local listings. Blessing” — April 21, 5-6:30 Breakfast” — April 23, At the back of the former chancery on Court Street in Rockford, board- ed up windows and a hole where vandals removed an air conditioning “Celebration of the Lord’s a.m. (EWTN): Pope Francis de- 6-8:30 a.m. (EWTN): Live unit show some of the problems stemming from age and disuse. Passion From Rome” — livers his Easter blessing to the coverage as delegates from city of Rome and the world. April 19, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. across the world meet for Rerun 5-6:30 p.m. (TV-G). (EWTN): Pope Francis pre- prayer and discussion at the sides over the solemn cel- “Easter Sunday Mass” — annual National Catholic La Bella Sicilia Tour April 21, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ebration; live broadcast from Prayer Breakfast in Washing- September 9-21, 2019 Vatican City (TV-G). (EWTN): Broadcast live from Catania Taormina Washington’s Basilica of the ton. Rerun April 27, 1-3:30 Limited Space! Mount Etna Zaffarena Etna “The Way of the Cross From National Shrine of the Immac- p.m. (TV-G ). Milazzo Lipari Rome” — April 19, 5:30-7 ulate Conception (TV-G). — CNS Vulcano Siracusa p.m. (EWTN): From the Coli- Ragusa Noto seum in Rome, Pope Francis Caltagirone Piazza Amerina Agrigento Sciacca presides over the Stations of Call Sambuca di Sicilia Marsala the Cross (TV-G). Watch Erice Trapani Today! Palermo Monreale “Easter Vigil Mass From Catholic Cefalu Castelbuono Rome” — April 20, 1:30-4 $3,090 Bagheria Roccamena p.m. (EWTN): Live broadcast Mass PP/Dbl. Occ. Aragona of Pope Francis celebrating Sunday, 6:30 a.m., Call today for a trip of a lifetime and experience the Easter Vigil liturgy (TV-G). WREX-TV Channel 13 Sicily as a local Sicilian and not a tourist! “Solemn Mass of Easter Rockford Escorted by Rose Mary Leggio Sunday” — April 21, 3-5 Anytime at a.m. (EWTN): Pope Francis www.rockforddiocese.org/tvmass AROUND THE WORLD TOURS celebrates, live from Rome. Brought to you by the Diocesan Office of 1620 N. Bell School Rd. ~ Rockford, IL 61107 ~ 815.243-2789 Communications and Publications Rerun 6-8 p.m. (TV-G). [email protected] 12 | FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2019 | The Observer Our Catholic View

hristians, to the Paschal Victim Giving Joyful Offer your thankful Cpraises! Witness: How A Lamb the sheep redeems; Christ, who only is sinless, reconciles sinners to the The Holy Spirit Father. Death and life have contended in that combat Stirs the Restless stupendous: The Prince of life, who died, reigns When Pope Francis talks about evangelization, his poster immortal. child may well be an immigrant in North Dakota. Sister Brenda Hernandez Valdes, a 34-year-old Daughter of Speak, Mary, declaring Immaculate Mary of Guadalupe, lives more than 1,500 miles what you saw, wayfaring. from her home in Coahuila, Mexico, serving the sprawling “The tomb of Christ, who Diocese of Bismarck, N.D., is living, the glory of Field Notes and ministering to the Jesus’ resurrection; Hispanics working in its by Christina booming oil industry. bright angels attesting, Capecchi Sister Brenda’s smile The shroud and napkin embodies the pope’s call for resting. joyful missionary disciples: Yes, Christ my hope is http://ReadChristina.com Her eyes disappear, and arisen; to Galilee he dimples appear at each goes before you.” upturned corner of her mouth. There is something magnetic about the small woman in the gray habit. She is Exhibit A for Christ indeed from death Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation “Evangelii Gaudium” (“The is risen, our new life Joy of the Gospel”) and a reminder for all Catholics of how to obtaining. effectively evangelize. Have mercy, victor King, Most of the Hispanics who relocated to North Dakota to work ever reigning! at an oil field are young. Some are only 18. Many are single, others are new parents. All are yearning for a sense of home. Amen. Alleluia. Among the makeshift homes and temporary work, the early — Sequence Victimae Paschali mornings and the English lessons, they are seeking something

Laudes (Observer photo/Diocesan archives, Sacred Heart, Marengo) stable, something familiar. It is a more extreme version of a search we all undertake: the quest for something more. Sister Brenda recognizes their quest, and Pope Francis names Scripture Reflection for April 21, Easter Sunday it. “The world of our time,” he writes in “Evangelii Gaudium,” is “searching, sometimes with anguish, sometimes with hope.” The “desolation and anguish” of a secular life, he writes, offers an entryway for evangelists — for “the Holy Spirit works on The Good News of Easter restlessness.” When the restless meet Sister Brenda, her joy is irresistible. By Jem Sullivan the cross, the disciples huddle in fear and They can’t help but wonder, “How do I get that? Where does Catholic News Service abandonment. that come from?” Mary’s witness offers a first glimmer of These encounters are only possible because Sister Brenda has he discovery of an empty tomb is hope. She who is called, by St. Thomas ventured “out on the streets,” as Pope Francis put it, unafraid the Gospel record of the historical Aquinas and others, the “apostle to the to get “bruised” and “dirty.” For her, that means the Walmart event of Jesus’ resurrection. No apostles,” brings hope to the disciples parking lot, where she carries grocery bags and distributes witnesses saw Jesus rising from who will in turn bring hope through their fliers, extending a personal invitation to each shopper to join Tthe dead. But what they did see was Jesus’ witness to Jesus’ resurrection. her for Mass. agonizing passion, his ignominious death on Tanner captures the moment when Peter She approaches with humility. She is not there to dispense the cross and the empty tomb. and John stand before the empty tomb in wisdom. She believes she can learn even more than she’ll So how did the awe and wonder that leads to certain faith teach. disciples come to in Jesus’ resurrection. A warm golden light That begins by listening, according to “Evangelii”: “We believe that God radiates from the dark tomb onto their need to practice the art of listening, which is more than simply raised Jesus from astonished faces. hearing. Listening, in communication, is an openness of heart the dead? And As they are bathed in the divine light of which makes possible that closeness without which genuine how is an artist God’s power, so are we on this Easter day. spiritual encounter cannot occur.” to depict this Their awe-filled gaze at the empty tomb is This enables Sister Brenda to enter into their world, because central mystery our amazed gaze. “an evangelizing community gets involved by word and deed in of Christian faith Like them, we see with the eyes of people’s daily lives,” Pope Francis writes in “Evangelii.” and the high point faith that God is reconciling each of us For Sister Brenda, that begins by fielding questions about of the church’s liturgical year — Jesus’ to friendship with him by raising his son warmer jackets and better cell-phone plans. victory over sin and death in his glorious from the dead. God’s loving desire to give “They approach the Church for different needs,” she resurrection? us new divine life is the miracle of Easter said. “Our people sacrifice a lot by living in small spaces, In a masterpiece painting titled, “Two morning. leaving their family or bringing it to live in extreme weather Disciples at the Tomb,” the American Human beings can forgive and receive conditions.” painter Henry Ossawa Tanner captures the forgiveness from one another. Only God She takes her time with each encounter, heeding one of the dramatic moment described in our Easter can forgive the sins of all humanity, over all most practical tips in “Evangelii”: “Evangelization consists Sunday Gospel. The poignant image invites times and all places. This is the good news mostly of patience and disregard for constraints of time.” us to enter into the Easter mystery with the of Easter meant to radiate into every aspect The teenagers ask about her habit, and she talks freely, same confident joy, uplifting hope and deep of life. happily about religious life. Her message is bold: “Do not be faith of Mary of Magdala, Peter and John. Bathed in the radiant light of the afraid to open the doors to Christ!” Replace the logo box with The Gospel notes that Peter and John Resurrection, we are given new life and She encourages their parents too. “It is very important to color of Sunday. Find them ran to Jesus’ tomb. Before them, Mary of reconciled to God. Sin no longer has the strengthen the vocational culture in parents,” she says. Magdala ran to Peter and John to announce in communication\oberver\ last word on life. So I sing aloud the Easter Sister Brenda lives with two other Daughters of Immaculate the empty tomb. Why do these Gospel photos\file photos\people\ praise, Alleluia! Jesus’ resurrection is the Mary of Guadalupe. This spring they hosted a gathering for figures run at this critical moment? columnpics\speakto me lord pattern of new divine life I am invited to Hispanic youth at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dickinson, Their eager haste evokes the deep N.D., to share their stories and perform a concert. Together they longing of humanity for freedom from live every day, as I pray, “speak to me, Lord.” made beautiful music. sin and despair that follows in the path of Standing in the Walmart parking lot, greeting them at church, sin. After their harrowing experience of Reflection questions: How are you called Sister Brenda is a guidepost for the lost and lonely. “In the Jesus’ condemnation, passion and death on to witness to the resurrection of Jesus? Church,” she said, “they find family.” Our Catholic View The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2019 | 13 Faith Alive Our Holy Place Called to a Deeper Communion When the priest Is Not Here breaks the bread, we should recall The date of this issue of The Observer is April 19, Good Friday. how Jesus broke Good Friday always stands out in both my childhood and adult the bread at the memories not just because it is a holy day, but because of the Last Supper. We “aura,” you might say, that surrounds the day. are about to join Growing up in a small town, Good Friday stood out there too. Even if you weren’t “a regular church goer,” you showed in this sacred meal reverence and respect for Good Friday and Easter. and sacri ce of the I always remember that cross. From the Editor this day felt diff erent. It was The priest com- a slower, quieter, somber day. mingles a piece of by Penny Schools were closed. All the the consecrated Wiegert businesses in my little town, if Editor they were even open on Good host and prays as The Observer he puts it into the Friday, closed from 1 to 3 p.m. chalice: “May this [email protected] People went to church or they stayed quietly in their homes mingling of the or businesses. Everyone understood that this day was about the body and blood most important death ever. It was a holy day that made wherever of Our Lord Jesus you were holy too. No one seemed off ended or inconvenienced. Christ bring eter- They just seemed respectful or at least they did in my memories. nal life to us who (CNS illustration/CrisAnne Fernandez) I suppose there were people back in the day that were non- receive it.” believers, but my young self never knew any. He (and we) Communion, as so many sadly still Good Friday stands out in other memories too. The day brings should be praying that we might do. To do so makes it appear that to mind visiting holy places like Rome, Jordan and Israel. become more what we are about to holy Communion is only about me Walking the Way of the Cross in the streets of Jerusalem, kneeling and praying in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher make and Jesus rather than the moment to receive. the faith I profess more real most especially on this day. Now so close to receiving the Lord, become most a people gathered into And now another memory is added to my refl ection, albeit we are asked to pray the adapted communion with him. a sad one. This Holy Week began for many, especially for words of the Roman centurion in the We are mostly such a community the people of France, the way it will end with mourning and Gospel (Mt 8:5-13 and Lk 7:1-10): “Lord, at Communion time. We should then sorrowful refl ection. There was mourning and sorrow over the I am not worthy that you should enter return to our seat and complete the fi re that destroyed much of the Cathedral of Notre Dame. It was under my roof, but only say the word full prayer of thanks together. We are much like a death for so many. and my soul shall be healed.” encouraged to stay, give thanks and These great churches and holy sites that hold our stories, our art and our history are of priceless importance. But even as we revere How should we approach only leave after we have been blessed and hold close in mind, heart, faith and spirit these holy places that Communion as Catholics? and sent. serve to support our faith, we should remember they are manmade We joyfully and silently (when not Why is there a time of prayer that buildings and sites inspired to be created by the holy place that is singing) approach in procession. We follows reception of Communion? situated in our soul’s relationship with Christ Jesus. All of our visits to the grand basilicas, cathedrals, churches, seek healing, knowing that we are We pray quietly because we are now among those blessed to be called to deserts and gardens are to support and perpetuate our journey intimately united to him. We recall that back to the One who made us. We learned through the tragedy the table. We reverently approach to we have entered into full communion of fi re this week that faith transcends things of this world even acknowledge Jesus’ real presence. We with the saints (mentioned in the though we use worldly things to practice the faith. Our Holy are about to receive his very body, creed) and with all those whom we Place is not of this world but with God and of God. blood, soul and divinity. loved and who have preceded us in As Cardinal Timothy Dolan said in an interview with NBC Let’s not forget that this sacrament is the pilgrimage to heaven. There is this week, buildings make up the church with a little “c.” The Church with a big “C” is us … the people of God. So while also the third of the three rites of initia- much for which to give thanks. we are thankful for all that man makes possible through art, tion: baptism, con rmation and Eucha- We thank God for this great food for rist. It is through the Eucharist that we architecture, literature and music, to glorify God and the our journey of faith — to strengthen Church, we are thankful for the home Christ made possible for renew our baptismal and con rmation us against sin, to help us to become us through His death and resurrection. commitments to enter in and become more concerned for the poor, to So as we contemplate the last days of Jesus and His pain on the very body of Christ, i.e., to become become more of the body of Christ for His walk to the cross on which He died for us, let us remember more fully the church. the world we are about to enter as we that Christ Himself told us where our Holy Place truly is. “Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom does not belong to this world. Why should Catholics embrace leave Mass. this time during the Mass as If my kingdom did belong to this world, my attendants would be Silence leaves us in awe of the union fi ghting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it a community, rather than as with Our Lord and one another. We is, my kingdom is not here.” (Jn 18:36) individuals? ought to pray to become more of the As Jesus returned to His Father let us go forth from Good Reception of Communion is less body of Christ for the world that we Friday into the joy of Easter and live to reside in that Holy Place about Jesus and me and more about are meant to be so that we may spread of home with God our Father and Creator. how communion with Jesus makes us the Gospel by our lives as we are A blessed Easter to you and your family from all of us at The one, a rming our communion with sent to do as the Mass is ended. And Observer. Editor’s note: Every Good Friday, Catholics are asked to contribute to the whole church. Our Communion perhaps, more grateful, we may be a song expresses with one voice our the Holy Land collection in their parishes. This collection doesn’t just help little kinder when leaving the parking the good Franciscans who preserve the Holy sites, it also helps further the union with Jesus, one another and lot. faith by assisting all Christians in the Holy Land whose numbers continue indeed with the whole church living — Harry J. Dudley for Catholic News Service. to dwindle. Funds from this collection support charitable causes in the and dead. Dudley is retired from the U.S. Conference Holy Land and help make it possible for Christians to stay and live and This is one reason it is not of Catholic Bishiops Secretariat for Catholic work in the Holy Land. It is so important for the Christian footprint to appropriate to leave right after Education. remain and stay vibrant in the land where Jesus lived, taught died and rose again … for our sake. Be as generous as you are able. Thank you.

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actions. crisis, nagging father issues rude humor, cartoon may- PARENTS: THIS FILM CON- and an arch-nemesis (Milla hem, some peril. TAINS nongraphic violence, Jovovich) who dates back to gunplay and the threat of the Middle Ages. Although rape, an act of sexual aggres- he’s on the side of good — at (CNS photo/Annapurna Pictures) sion, profanity, crude and least his interpretation of it — Missing Link crass language, racial slurs. the violence and high splatter (CNS photo/Aviron) factor have a deadening effect. (Annapurna) A-II PARENTS: THIS FILM CON- In this animated After PG TAINS gun and knife violence comedy-adventure, (Aviron) (CNS photo/Paramount Pictures) with gore, profanities, rough a world-famous A-III This adaptation of PG-13 and crude language. investigator of myths and Pet Sematary Anna Todd’s best- monsters (voice of Hugh selling “new adult” (Paramount) Jackman), travels to America O novel sadly turns into a pa- After relocating, to find Bigfoot (voice of Zach R rade of wooden archetypes. (CNS photo/Fox) a doctor (Jason Galifianakis), aka the miss- Two literate protagonists (Jo- Clarke), his wife Breakthrough ing link. Many gags in this sephine Langford and Hero (Amy Seimetz) and their otherwise enjoyable jaunt Fiennes Tiffin) serve as stand- (Fox 2000) 9-year-old daughter (Jete A-II are aimed at grown-ups and, ins for the uneasy lovers of Faith-affirming Laurence) find themselves liv- PG in some cases, teeter on bad classic literature. There’s at drama, based on real (CNS photo/Universal) ing near a pet burial place. The taste with jokes on homosex- least a weak moral foundation events, in which a second adaptation of Stephen uality and a routine in which underlying this structure. But strong-willed mother (Chrissy Little King’s 1983 novel includes Jackman’s character disguises it will be up to grown viewers Metz) refuses to accept that (Universal) hideous sights from the start. himself as a nun. Though ac- to decide whether the story her adoptive son (Marcel A-III A successful but out- PARENTS: THIS FILM has been adapted with suf- Ruiz) is doomed to die after PG-13 rageously rude busi- ceptable for grown-ups and CONTAINS excessive gory ficient vigor. falling through the ice on a nesswoman (Regina older teens, this is thus not a violence, torture, gruesome PARENTS: THIS FILM CON- frozen lake, and her desperate Hall) learns to be more consid- cartoon for kids. imagery, a marital bedroom TAINS a scene of sensuality prayers have a startling impact erate after a little girl (Marley PARENTS: THIS FILM CON- scene, profanity, oaths, rough implying nonmarital sexual on his seemingly hopeless Taylor) casts a spell that turns TAINS mature, sometimes and crude language. — (CNS) activity with contraception prognosis. Director Roxann her back into a 13-year-old use, same-sex kissing sug- Dawson’s adaptation of Joyce middle schooler (Marsai Mar- gesting a lesbian relationship. Smith’s 2017 memoir “The Im- tin). Wholly unconnected to DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY possible” (written with Ginger anything in the real world, this Kolbaba) benefits from Metz’s St. Patrick Catholic Church, St. Charles, Illinois is seeking a comic fantasy does produce Director of Music Ministry to begin June 1. driven performance and will some laughs. But much of the The position is full time salaried with benefits. The Director have sympathetic viewers later humor is vulgar. Along cheering her character on all of Music Ministry should be a practicing Catholic with a with the sympathetic back- the way. Tense but gratifying Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent with work experience story about Jordan, there are in Catholic liturgy. entertainment for all but the notes about remaining true to (CNS photo/STXfilms) youngest moviegoers. This professional should be proficient in organ, piano, your inner self and taking risks conducting and vocal technique. Organization and computer PARENTS: THIS FILM CON- The Best of Enemies to achieve your goals skills are necessary to be responsible for planning music, TAINS a perilous situation, (STX) PARENTS: THIS FILM CON- scheduling musicians for nine weekend liturgies and holy mature themes. days, and overseeing four choirs. A-III Appealing fact- TAINS an uneven mix of ef- PG-13 based drama, set fective and distasteful gags, a For further information or to apply for this position, in 1971 Durham, premarital relationship, sexual please contact Msgr. Steve Knox at N.C., in which a no-nonsense humor, drug use, oaths, crude [email protected]. civil rights activist (Taraji P. and crass language. Henson) and the head of the local Ku Klux Klan (Sam Rockwell) are forced to spend

time together in an arbitra- (CNS photo/Lionsgate) tion about the city’s still-seg- regated schools. Each gains Hellboy insight into the other’s life (Lionsgate) and character with positive L The demon-fighting consequences. Strong per- R title character (David formances promote humane Harbour), who ap- values in a film many parents peared in two films in 2004 may consider rewarding for and 2008, gets a gritty reboot. older teens, especially given In adapting graphic novels by the role Christian faith plays Mike Mignola, they’ve given in guiding the campaigner’s him a considerable existential

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Marmion Academy Drill Team First at Army Nationals On March 30 over 2.000 Army JROTC Cadets converged on the Greater Richmond (Va) Convention Center for the 2019 Army Drill Team Championships. The Marmion Academy Flannigan Rifles Drill Team placed first overall in the Armed Division at the competition. This year 103 teams from 85 schools travelled to Virginia from 25 different states, making it the largest single service drill meet in the history of the JROTC. SGM John Gissel, team commander senior Brant DeMoss, and executive officer senior Nathan Konen direct the rifle team. Several team members also earned individual honors. The team will go to Daytona, Fla., to compete at the National High School Drill Team Championships on May 3.

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e saw ‘Hthat many Digital apostle young people, wanting to be Pope cites tech whiz as role model for young people different, really end up being By JunoA n rocho Esteves | to use Photoshop. He would sit on Catholic News Service his bed, download instructions on the like everyone internet and he was able to understand he life of Venerable Carlo all these computer programs. It took else ...’ Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian me years to learn Photoshop and I still — Pope Francis teenager on the road to haven't learned!" Antonia Salzano, sainthood, showed that young Acutis' mother, told Catholic News Tpeople could use the power of social Service April 10. networking and communications with Acutis liked making short "creativity and even genius," the pope LEFT: Carlo Acutis, videos. One was an explanation of said in his exhortation "Christus Vivit" who was born in transubstantiation in layman's terms. ("Christ Lives"). 1991 in London Another was an homage to the opening and died in 2006 in "Carlo was well aware that the crawl of "Star Wars," complete with a Monza, Italy, has been whole apparatus of communications, starry background, scrolling text and declared venerable. advertising and social networking can John Williams' famed score. be used to lull us, to make us addicted The Vatican issued to consumerism and buying the latest Yet even as a child, there were some the decree advancing thing on the market, obsessed with our sparks of holiness that his own mother his sainthood cause thought were "a bit out of the ordinary." July 5, 2018. free time, caught up in negativity," the (CNS photo/courtesy Sainthood Cause of Carlo Acutis) pope said. "Yet he knew how to use "I would never hear him criticize the new communications technology to anyone, I never heard him complain, whatever the powerful set before them to buy sleeping bags, food and hot transmit the Gospel, to communicate always attentive to any person," with the mechanisms of consumerism beverages for poor people living on the values and beauty." Salzano said. "Many people would and distraction," the pope said. streets of Milan. say that when they would greet him, it Before his death from leukemia in "As a result, Carlo said, 'Everyone is For Salzano, it wasn’t a coincidence would tug at their heartstrings." 2006, Acutis was an average teen born as an original, but many people that her son is now buried at the place with an above-average knack for Pope Francis said young Carlo end up dying as photocopies.' Don’t let where “St. Francis began his own computers. He put that knowledge to avoided the trap many young people fall that happen to you!" the pope warned. journey toward sainthood.” use by creating an online database of into when influenced by social networks Yet, Acutis’ zeal for spreading the “Carlo was young and like St. Francis, eucharistic miracles around the world. and mass media. message of the Gospel wasn’t limited to Carlo had his journey, a journey that we "He learned on his own how to "He saw that many young people, the digital sphere, his mother recalled. are all called to make, especially young animate 3D cartoons on a computer. wanting to be different, really end up He would help his peers who were people, to begin placing God in the first He never even took a course on how being like everyone else, running after bullied at school and save up his money place in our lives,” Salzano told CNS.