NorthBringing the Good News to the Diocese Texas of Fort Worth Catholic Vol. 22 No. 13 August 25, 2006 As displaced Lebanese return home, CRS coordinates assistance

By Cindy Wooden clothing, and medicine in the ROME (CNS) — As those dis- shelters, CRS and the other aid placed by the fi ghting in Lebanon agencies are shifting their focus returned to their hometowns, to meeting the needs of those Catholic Relief Services (CRS) returning, many of whom are and other international aid agen- going back to houses destroyed cies were sending assessment or damaged, without electricity teams throughout southern and clean water. Lebanon and were meeting to “Everyone is trying to fi gure coordinate their efforts. out what to do next,” Snyder said. David Snyder, spokesman “Close coordination is essential” for CRS in Beirut, said in a tele- so that efforts are not duplicated phone interview Aug. 17 that “90 and “no one is left out in the percent of the people” housed in shuffl e.” shelters during the monthlong While CRS is working in part- fi ghting “left within the fi rst 48 nership with Caritas Lebanon, hours of the cease-fi re,” which the largest local humanitarian MASS AT MOUNTAIN PASS — Father Patrick Hungerbuehler celebrates Mass during the annual shepherd festival on the began Aug. 14. organization in Lebanon is not Gemmi Pass between the Bernese Oberland and the Valais in Switzerland July 30. The annual festival is an opportunity for shepherds and farmers from both sides of the pass to meet and socialize. (CNS photo/Pascal Lauener, Reuters) “Many shelters are down to a participating in the coordination handful of people,” said Snyder. efforts. CRS is the U.S. bishops’ interna- The Shiite Muslim movement tional relief and development Hezbollah, in addition to having A year after hurricanes, Southern agency. a militia and a political wing, for dioceses still trying to recover After providing shelter, food, SEE CRS HAS ASSISTED…, P. 22 By Carol Zimmermann The coastal area of the Arch- but in a storm-devastated area WASHINGTON (CNS) — diocese of Mobile, Alabama, is of the Diocese of Lake Charles, Pope prays that Mideast Southern dioceses from Texas to also in the midst of recovery. Louisiana, repairs are only just Alabama are still reeling from Church structures have been re- beginning. cease-fi re will hold the swath of destruction left by paired, but residents of the small “The needs are still as great last year’s hurricanes Katrina fi shing village of Bayou La Batre, as ever,” said Margaret Dubuis- CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy hope that the clashes will cease and Rita. Alabama, are still living in trailers son, communication director (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI and that humanitarian assistance The Archdiocese of New Or- and trying to salvage what they for Catholic Charities in New prayed that the U.N.-brokered for the populations will be as- leans and the Diocese of Biloxi, can from destroyed homes and Orleans. “If anything, the needs cease-fi re agreement approved sured quickly and effectively,” Mississippi, both hit hard by fi shing livelihoods. are greater as people come home by Israel and Lebanon would the pope said Aug. 13, about 17 Hurricane Katrina Aug. 29, have Farther west at the Texas- or attempt to come home.” hold and that humanitarian aid hours before the cease-fi re went taken steps toward recovery, Louisiana border, the impact of The agency continues to pro- quickly would reach those in into effect. but full-scale restoration is still Hurricane Rita, which slammed vide immediate relief with food, need. The U.N. Security Council a long way off as thousands of the area Sept. 24, is evident in medical care, and shelter, but it “Recent developments let us SEE POPE PRAYS…, P. 22 residents no longer have a place ongoing repair work. In the is also inundated with long-term to live, churches and schools re- dioceses of Houma-Thibodaux, recovery needs from counseling main damaged, and community Louisiana, and Beaumont, there to housing. The agency has been service programs are no longer has been a fl urry of repairs of involved in gutting destroyed operational. homes, schools, and churches, SEE ONE YEAR…, P. 18 FDA’s move toward approving over-the- counter sales of Plan B criticized By Nancy Frazier O’Brien Pharmaceuticals that manufac- conception up to 72 hours after WASHINGTON (CNS) — A tures the drug marketed as Plan unprotected sex. “But even its move by the Food and Drug B, to develop a “framework for proponents admit that it works Administration toward making moving emergency contracep- both before and after concep- the morning-after pill available tion medication to over-the- tion,” McQuade said, adding that over the counter could damage counter status” for women 18 many women are “unaware of women’s health and put more and older. [the pills’] abortifacient action.” LABOR DAY — Eduardo Alvarez sorts jalapeno peppers as they are harvested pressure on pharmacists consci- Deirdre McQuade, director of “Making this powerful, abor- from a fi eld in Gilroy, California, Aug. 11. George Chiala Farms of Morgan Hill, California, which owns the fi eld, lost much of its spring strawberry crop because entiously opposed to dispensing planning and information for the tifacient drug available without of a shortage of workers. Some California farmers were pointing to tighter border the drug, according to the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for Pro-Life a doctor’s oversight could place security and competition for workers from other business sectors for the shortage bishops’ pro-life spokeswoman. Activities, criticized the FDA’s women and their newly con- of farm laborers, according to a recent report in Ag Alert, a weekly publication The FDA announced July decision in a July 31 statement. ceived children at risk,” she said. of the California Farm Bureau Federation. Labor Day, a day on which to refl ect 31 that it would work with Plan B uses large doses of “Women for whom the drug is upon the dignity of all who labor, will be celebrated Sept. 4 this year. (CNS photo/ Duramed, a subsidiary of Barr birth-control pills to prevent SEE OVER-THE-COUNTER…, P. 29 John Stubler) Page 2 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Diocesan Bishop Vann announces the diocese will not appeal court decision to release portions of seven priests’ fi les He characterized the decision as ‘a turning point in the journey toward healing and reconciliation’

The following article is the As some matters are still printed version of Bishop Kevin pending in the courts, I am Vann’s opening statement to a prevented from commenting press conference at The Catholic specifically on any of these Center, Aug. 11. Bishop Vann cases or on the specific details was announcing his decision not inside these seven priests’ per- to appeal a July 25 court decision sonnel files. However, it is my allowing the release of portions of fervent hope that my decision the personnel files of seven priests not to appeal the Court’s ruling accused of sexual misconduct. will mark a turning point for the For more information, please go Diocese of Fort Worth and for to the diocesan Web site: www. our community at large. fwdioc.org Now, I want to say a few words to our priests here in this diocese. You have been When I arrived here in the truly faithful to your vows and Diocese of Fort Worth a year extraordinarily dedicated in ago, I inherited a vibrant and your devotion to your mission. dynamic local Church, a dedi- Cases such as these seven do cated group of priests, deacons, not reflect in any way on your and religious, as well as faithful strength of character or your parishioners. I have also en- faithful exercise of priestly countered other people’s pain ministry. and suffering from sexual abuse Also, to Catholics through- that has yet to heal. That pain out the diocese, I wish to express was endured by young Catho- my appreciation for your faith- lics years ago and exacerbated fulness and loyalty throughout through past decisions within these years. I share with you the our Church. Bishop Kevin W. Vann at the podium in the conference room of The Catholic Center, Aug. 11. Bishop Vann desire for justice for those who I wish to begin by offering made his statement to the press, then entertained questions from radio, television, and newspaper reporters have suffered and the desire my personal and heartfelt apol- present for the news conference. (Photo by Chris Kastner) for healing and reconciliation ogy to those who have suffered for us all. abuse by members of the clergy. Finally, I again ask that any- It is a sin — and a crime. In fact, one who has either witnessed such abuse is doubly painful for has been established; viewing the personnel records cases, that of Philip Magaldi, I or has suffered sexual abuse by those of you who have suffered • Stringent reporting proce- of the seven priests accused of am further announcing today anyone who serves the Church it. For it not only took your in- dures to church and civil au- sexual abuse of minors, ordered that I have revoked all of his to come forward so that we can nocence and your childhood, thorities following allegations that portions of those personnel priestly faculties. continue the healing process. in some cases it destroyed your of abuse; records be released to the pub- Faith. Thus our entire Church • Openness and transparency lic. Intervenors in the case — the has lived with this sadness in the Church’s response; Dallas Morning News and the North — the victim-survivors, our • A strong sexual abuse Fort Worth Star-Telegram — had Texas faithful priests, and our loyal prevention program to reduce requested those records be re- Catholic parishioners alike — who de- the likelihood of such abuses leased. The diocese had raised sire and pray that this terrible occurring in the future. at the outset concerns about the pain be replaced by healing and We in the Diocese of Fort protection of the rights of all reconciliation. Worth have been found to be in the parties involved. On July Today marks a turning point full compliance with the Char- 25, Judge Len Wade sufficiently Publisher: toward that healing and recon- ter through three independent answered those concerns. Bishop Kevin W. Vann ciliation. audits conducted by the Gavin I am announcing today that Editor: Jeff Hensley In response to the scope of Group. the diocese will not appeal the Associate Editor: Mary Martin the sexual abuse issue, in June Our diocese implemented judge’s decision to release por- Secretary: Judy Russeau of 2002, just a few miles from Called to Protect, a compre- tions of the priests’ personnel Editorial Offi ce: 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108, (817) here, the Catholic Bishops of hensive state-of-the-art sexual records to the public. 560-3300; FAX (817) 244-8839. the United States put their abuse prevention program that In reading through these Circulation Offi ce: Wilma Adrian, 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108, (817) 560-3300. names onto an unprecedented applies to children, youth, cler- records it is evident to me that NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC (USPS 751-370) (ISSN 0899-7020) is published and historic document. It is gy, employees, and volunteers as a Church — now operating semi-monthly, except for the months of June, July, and August when it is pub- the Charter for the Protection of who serve in the diocese. under the Charter’s stringent lished monthly, by the Most Rev. Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Children and Young People, which What our Church has learned requirements — we could Worth, 800 West Loop 820 South. Subscription rates are $20 for one year, $38 for two years, $55 for three years. Periodical postage paid at Fort Worth, Texas. was reviewed and refined by is that we must be ever vigilant have acted more promptly, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to North Texas Catholic, 800 West Loop the Holy See. and each and every one of us forthrightly, and with greater 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108. The Charter committed Bish- must truly live our Faith. compassion to those who came Deadline for information for the North Texas Catholic is noon of Wednesday of ops to the following: Which brings me to my forward with allegations. In the week before the paper is published. The NTC is published two times a month on Friday, except for the months of June, July, and August when it is published • Zero tolerance of any sexual decision that I am announcing that review it also became clear one time each month. abuse of minors; today. to me that any ambiguity with The appearance of advertising in these pages does not imply endorsement of • The removal from ministry Several weeks ago, Judge regard to the status of these businesses, services, or products. Readers must exercise prudence in respond- of a priest or deacon when even Len Wade of the Tarrant County seven priests must be resolved. ing to advertising in all media. a single act of abuse of a minor District Court, after carefully re- That is why in one of these NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Page 3 Diocesan

Right: Father Assaad Story and Photos by ElBacha Joan Kurkowski-Gillen kneels in Correspondent prayer, begging Below: Father Assaad ElBacha (right) God for a reviews prayers and hymns halt to the with a parishioner prior war in the to the service. Some of Middle the liturgy’s prayers East. were spoken in English and some in Lebanese.

he impassioned prayers spoken by Father Assaad ElBacha during an Aug. 2 worship service captured just how serious the confl ict between Above: Members of Our Lady of Lebanon Church in Lewisville raise Israel and Lebanon has become for their hands in prayer. members of his congregation. Kneel- ing before the altar at Our Lady of Lebanon Church in Lewisville, the pastor didn’t merely ask for peace. He begged for it. Right: Women of Our Lady of “Our country is under attack “We pray for our coun- Above: Lebanon Parish — (l. to r.) Margaret and undergoing war. We’re try here and Lebanon,” says Members of the Fedele, Nada ElGhreichy, Soumaya begging you, God, for peace,” the Lewisville resident, who Marincel family Moussa, Antoinette Nicholas, and implored the priest, whose par- moved to Texas 29 years ago. pray for peace Guatha Moussa — visit in the church ish is home to many Lebanese- “I hope God gives the people in Lebanon. foyer prior to the liturgy. American immigrants. “We beg strength. We’re praying for you for a cease-fi re. Please take everybody. I hope God answers ed supplies of food, medicines, dogma and faith.” the parish. care of the suffering people our prayers.” and other aid,” Fr. ElBacha Today Maronites make up Speaking of Bishop Vann’s in Israel and Lebanon. And To help them cope with the added. 17 percent of the population July visit, Fr. ElBacha said, protect this great country we’re continuing crisis, Fr. ElBacha Described by its pastor as of Lebanon, and, by law, the “He arrived without fanfare, a in now.” encourages his fl ock to pray, to traditional and conservative, president of that country is caring shepherd who came to A cease-fi re went into effect remain tolerant of others, and Our Lady of Lebanon Church always a Maronite. Lebanon is minister to his fl ock and bring Aug. 14, but the long-term to appreciate life in America. attracts Christian immigrants the only Christian country in comfort to a worried and griev- chance for peace remains “We’re all upset about from Syria, Iraq, Jordan, India, the Middle East, and church ing community.” unclear. what’s going on in Lebanon, and South Africa, as well as communities around the world During his July 22 homily, Fear and worry have perme- but what can we do? Nothing,” some Texans who are Roman are reaching out to help victims Bishop Vann told Our Lady of ated the small, close-knit faith the priest says, acknowledging Catholic. Established in 1993, of the confl ict. Lebanon parishioners that he community since war erupt- the frustration many in his con- the Eastern-rite church is part A special collection Aug. 5 was familiar with the Maronite ed between the two countries gregation feel. “We must turn of the Eparchy of Our Lady of and 6 at the Lewisville parish Rite and their spiritual leader in July. Many of the 150 fami- our face to God and pray.” Lebanon of Los Angeles. will benefi t Caritas Interna- Bishop Robert Shaheen of the lies who belong to the Maronite In his homilies, Fr. ElBacha The Maronite Eastern tionalis — a federation of 162 Eparchy of Our Lady of Leba- Rite Catholic parish have rela- reminds former residents Catholic Church traces its Catholic social service, relief, non. tives living in the battle zone. of Lebanon not to bring the origin to the work of St. Maron and humanitarian organiza- “He also expressed an Church member Soumaya troubles of the Middle East to who founded a monastery tions now working in the war- awareness and appreciation Moussa came to the evening this country. east of Antioch in the fourth torn area. that throughout our 400-year gathering to pray for her “As leader of the church, I try century. Later, monks moved “In South Lebanon, on the history, Maronites always have brother, who is a furniture to teach them to pray and have to the mountains in what is [Israeli] border, we have many remained faithful to Rome maker. With no one left in his respect for this country,” says today Lebanon. Despite Arab villages that are Catholic,” the and the pope, and have never village and no work to do, he the pastor, himself a native of invasions and persecution, pastors says, referring to the strayed from adherence to true took his family to safety in the Lebanon. “As immigrant people, Maronites have preserved the area hardest hit by air strikes. Catholic doctrine,” Fr. ElBacha mountains. Still, she continues we left our country to seek teachings of the their faith “Two dioceses are Catholic in added. to worry about him and her freedom, practice our faith, and without schism or heresy. Like south Lebanon, and those bish- Bishop Vann’s demonstra- other three siblings. have a better life. We don’t need other rites within the Catholic ops have made an appeal to tion of concern comforted “Believe me. I don’t sleep,” to bring the confl ict of the Middle Church, they possess their own the dioceses here to help their parishioners like Giro Constan- says Moussa, who stays up East to this beautiful country. The hierarchy, spiritual heritage, people.” tine, who is the only member of nights to watch live coverage United States opened its heart and liturgical calendar but In a celebration of unity and his large family living outside of the war on an international and arms to us.” remain in communion with the support, Fort Worth Bishop Lebanon. The 28-year-old stays news channel she receives via When the fi ghting started, 25 pope, the successor of St. Peter. Kevin Vann visited Our Lady in contact with his parents and satellite dish. “We’re all af- parish families were vacation- All rites of the Catholic Church of Lebanon Church on July siblings through e-mail. fected by the war. We all have ing with relatives in Lebanon. are equally valid. 22 where he concelebrated “Coming together in prayer extended family who still live All were safely evacuated by “Every Catholic person the Maronite liturgy with Fr. helps everybody,” said Con- in Lebanon.” the U.S. government. can participate in an Eastern ElBacha. Bishop Vann returned stantine, after attending the Antoinette Nicholas hopes “We’re also very thankful or Western rite. It fulfi lls the again Aug. 15 to celebrate a prayer service. “This is what the bombing attacks don’t af- to America for sending a ship Sunday obligation,” Fr. ElBacha Mass for peace on the feast day we need to do to deal with the fect her family in Beirut. loaded with desperately need- explains. “We share the same of the Assumption of Mary in situation.” Page 4 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Bishop Vann Bishop’s Pro- JustFAITH pro- GriefShare is to celebrate All Life Banquet to gram to begin being offered at Schools Liturgy be held Oct. 21 Sept. 6 at St. St. Paul’s The bereavement program Aug. 30 in Grapevine PeoplePeople Andrew’s GriefShare is underway on con- Intense planning is underway All are invited to attend the A new season of JustFAITH, a secutive Thursday evenings at St. for the largest gathering of Bishop’s Annual Catholic Pro- program that integrates personal Paul the Apostle Church, located Catholic school students in the Life Banquet, an event benefiting spirituality with social justice at 5508 Black Oak Lane in the history of the Diocese of Fort Catholics Respect Life, a pro-life issues, will begin Wednesday, River Oaks area of Fort Worth. Worth — an All Schools Liturgy, ministry in the Diocese of Fort Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Pastoral The first session began Aug. 3; set for 11 a.m. Aug. 30 at the Fort Worth. The banquet will be held EventEventss Center at St. Andrew Parish, 3717 however, each session is self-con- Worth Convention Center Arena Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Embassy Stadium Drive in Fort Worth. tained, so participants may join in downtown Fort Worth. Suites Outdoor World, DFW, 2401 &of Importance for the Described as a challenging, the program at any time. The last All 19 Catholic school com- Bass Pro Drive in Grapevine. Church of Fort Worth life-changing, and intense jour- Thursday evening session will be munities in the diocese — some The featured keynote speaker ney, JustFAITH seeks to bridge held Oct. 26. All sessions will be 6,000 students and 600 school will be Father Bernard Murphy, one’s faith with action, based held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. staff members — will gather as CFR, who serves as the superior on the call of the Gospel. The at the church. one faith community under the of the Franciscan Friars of the program provides participants Each evening will include a event’s theme, “We Are Called.” Renewal religious order, based with an opportunity to learn video featuring the presentations Bishop Kevin Vann will lead the in New York City. Fr. Murphy, about the biblical tradition, the of experts on grief and recovery. special liturgy, which will be seen regularly on Eternal Word historic witness of the church, A guided discussion is held fol- concelebrated by many of the Television Network’s “Parables” Catholic social teaching, and the lowing each video session, and priests of the diocese. program, and other members of relationship between spirituality participants are welcome to listen In keeping with the theme, his religious order pray regularly and justice. without speaking. each student and staff member at abortion centers in New York JustFAITH participants will All are invited to attend the will be asked to write down one City, offering care and services to meet weekly for 30 weeks and sessions at no cost. For more way in which they are called to women in need. Fr. Murphy has also participate in retreats and information, contact Leticia make a difference in the world. conducted retreats and parish immersion experiences. The Adams at (817) 966-6400 or These expressions of service will missions throughout the world. program’s main focus is domestic (817) 599-0329, or Deacon Ron be put in a common basket and A silent auction will be held and international poverty, with Aziere at (817) 738-9925 or via e- offered during the Mass. from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; din- topics focusing on the preferen- mail to [email protected]. More “This is an excellent op- ner will be served at 6:30 p.m. tial option for the poor, causes information may be found on portunity for our students to Tables of ten may be reserved of hunger, racism, nonviolence, the program’s Web site at www. understand that they are a vital at a cost of $3,000, with the consumerism, and third-world griefshare.org. part of a larger Catholic com- option to spend the evening issues, to name a few. munity,” said Catholic Schools with Bishop Kevin Vann, Dallas There is no charge for the Superintendent Don Miller. “We Bishop Charles Grahmann, or program, except for the cost of Series on elder want to effectively demonstrate with Fr. Murphy. Tables also may books. For more details, contact for them the interconnectedness be reserved at a cost of $400; Alice Curran at (817) 927-5383 caregiving be- of their schools in the church’s individual seats may be reserved or [email protected]; mission,” he added. for $45 each. Luan Ibarra at (817) 263-5472 ing offered at The Remnant Band is to perform For more information or to re- or [email protected]; or St. Michael’s before and after the liturgy. serve seats by the Oct. 9 deadline, Ruth Martin at (817) 295-1209 St. Michael Church is hosting For more information about call (817) 623-2430. or [email protected]. a series in conjunction with the this Catholic schools event, con- More information also may be Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant tact Tessy Ross at (817) 560-3300 Partners in found online at www.justfaith. County for persons dealing with ext. 280 or visit the diocesan Web org. elder care issues. Practical infor- site at www.fwdioc.org. Ministry ses- mation and tools to prepare and NTC deadlines assist caregivers will be offered. Recovery pro- sions beginning PROMOTING RECYCLING — Timothy Sullivan, a sixth grader at The series began Aug. 7, but Partners in Ministry, a nine- Holy Trinity School in Grapevine, was recently invited to speak to the for submis- each program is self-contained gram for di- month Catholic study and spiri- Colleyville Rotary Club regarding the proper recycling of batteries. and persons need not attend tuality program facilitated by sion vorced, separat- The youngster has initiated a recycling program at Holy Trinity and all sessions. The remaining Sisters Kay Kolb and Pat Miller, The North Texas Catholic hopes to raise awareness in the North Tarrant County area of the seminars will be held Monday SSND, is underway at two loca- is published twice monthly, ed to be held at need to properly dispose of batteries. evenings at 7 p.m. at St. Michael tions in the Diocese of Fort Worth. except during the months of Church, 3713 Harwood Road in St. Andrew’s The monthly sessions began Aug. June, July, and August when Bedford, continuing through Oct. Rebuilding, a 12-week recovery 19 at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Program to Couple to Cou- it is published monthly. The 2. There will not be a seminar program for those who are sepa- 5819 W. Pleasant Ridge Road in deadline to submit informa- help couples ple League to of- on Sept. 4 due to the Labor Day rated or divorced, will be offered Arlington, and are to begin Aug. tion is noon on the Wednes- holiday. Sessions topics still to be beginning Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. in 26 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, preparing for fer NFP classes day of the week before the covered include “Aging, Mental the Pastoral Center at St. Andrew 861 Wildwood Lane in Grapevine. The Couple to Couple League paper is published. Health, Depression, and Drugs,” Parish, 3717 Stadium Drive in Each session is held from 8:45 marriage vali- offers classes in the sympto- Items to be considered for “Caring for the Caregiver,” “End Fort Worth. a.m. to 5 p.m. thermal method of Natural publication in the Sept. 8 is- The program is designed to dation of Life,” and “Grief and Loss.” Partners in Ministry, accord- A day of preparation for couples Family Planning. The group sue must be received by noon provide a safe, Christian envi- For more information or to ing to program materials, is seeking to have their marriage finds Natural Family Planning on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Items ronment to promote healing, RSVP for one of the sessions, “designed to foster a prayerful validated within the Catholic to be safe, healthy, and effective, to be considered for publica- growth, and hope for the future. contact Martin Peña, director of awareness of God, as well as Church will be offered Saturday, and indicates that many couples tion in the Sept. 22 issue Each week, trained facilitators social outreach and pastoral care, provide opportunities for edu- Sept. 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 who use NFP “grow in love and must be received by noon on who have experienced the pain, at (817) 283-8746 ext. 30. cational and personal growth.” p.m., by the diocesan Family respect for one another as they Wednesday, Sept. 13. loss, and trauma of divorce, help Topics to be covered include Life Office. The one-day session, learn to appreciate God’s design those who are just starting the “Scripture: Who Do YOU Say That entitled “Today … Tomorrow for marriage.” Calix support journey toward healing. It is I Am?”; “Baptism: Anointed and … Forever,” will be held at The New classes will begin in Sep- Byzantine based on the healing program group meets Belonging, Personal Discipleship Catholic Center, 800 West Loop tember at three locations in the suggested by Dr. Bruce Fisher Benedictine Re- in Following Jesus”; “Eucharist: 820 South in West Fort Worth. diocese. To register for a class and Dr. Robert Alberti in their monthly at My Body, My Blood, My People”; Topics to be discussed will in- starting Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at St. book Rebuilding: When Your treat to be held and “Forgiveness and Healing clude “Marriage as a Sacrament,” Peter the Apostle Church, 1201 Holy Family Relationship Ends. in Troubled Times: What Helps? “Commitment,” “Communica- S. Cherry Lane in Fort Worth, in Dallas Calix, a monthly support For more information, call What Prevents?” tion,” “Conflict Resolution,” and contact Bill and Mary Kouba at The first Dallas Byzantine meeting for Catholics who are Alice Curran or Michele Salcedo Future sessions at St. Vincent de “Intimacy.” Time will be set aside (817) 370-9193. To register for Benedictine Retreat will be held alcoholic and others who are at (817) 927-5383. Paul Church will be held Sept. 16, for couples to strengthen their a class beginning Sept. 10 at 2 Sept. 27 through Oct. 1 at The struggling with addiction and Courage group Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Jan. 20, Feb. 17, relationships with regard to these p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 714 Catholic Conference Center in seeking recovery, is offered the and March 17. Other upcoming topic areas, as well as to focus North Main in Muenster, contact Dallas. This monastic retreat first Saturday of each month at meets twice dates at St. Francis Church will be upon their individual relation- Gary and Mary Endres at (940) will emphasize the Byzantine Holy Family Church, 6150 Per- Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 11, Jan. 27, ships. This program is a marriage 759-4810. To register for a class (Eastern-rite) Catholic approach shing Ave. in West Fort Worth. monthly Feb. 24, and March 24. The entire enrichment opportunity and is starting Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at to Benedictine spirituality. The The next meeting will be held Courage D/FW, a spiritual sup- group will meet together for the open to all interested married Immaculate Conception Church, retreat will be led by a Byzantine Sept. 2, beginning at 10 a.m. in port group for Catholics striving Dec. 2 at the Catholic Renewal couples who wish to deepen 2255 N. Bonnie Brae Street in Catholic bishop and a Benedic- the chapel. to live chaste lives according to Center for a prayer day; the group their sense of mutual love and Denton, contact Kent and Lori tine nun. It will include three Calix meetings focus on en- the Catholic Church’s teachings will also gather for an overnight commitment. Wolf at (940) 482-7120. daily Offices done in Byzantine hancing spiritual growth through on homosexuality, meets the sec- retreat held April 27-28. For more information or to reg- Because the class consists chant, daily Byzantine Liturgy, sharing Eucharist, discussion, ond and fourth Friday evenings For more information about ister, call the diocesan Family Life of four meetings at monthly and two daily classes in Byzan- and fellowship. of each month. the program or to register, visit Office at (817) 560-2452 ext. 304 intervals, engaged couples are tine-Benedictine spirituality. For more information, call For more information, e-mail the Web site at www.ministries or ext. 256 or visit the diocesan encouraged to attend a class For information, e-mail to Deacon Joe Milligan at (817) to [email protected] or outreach.org, or call (940) Web site at www.fwdioc.org. starting at least four months [email protected] 737-6768 ext. 105 or Tim S. at call (972) 938-5433. 382-3594. before their wedding. or call (214) 339-8483. (817) 735-1519. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Page 5 People and Events Rachel’s Vine- Ministry invites Golden anni- yard retreat, those distanced versary celebra- Sept. 15-17, to from church to tion for mar- offer post-abor- ‘Come Home’ ried couples Come Home ministry extends tion healing an open invitation for Catholics planned A Rachel’s Vineyard retreat, who are currently disconnected A diocesan celebration hon- designed to offer healing for from the church to consider oring couples blessed with 50 women and men struggling with “coming home” to their Catholic years or more of married life the psychological and spiritual faith. Sessions will begin Tuesday, will be held Sunday, Oct. 15, pain of abortion, will be held Sept. 26, in the Pastoral Center at at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Sept. 15-17 in Fort Worth. St. Andrew Church, 3717 Stadium located at 861 Wildwood Lane Rachel’s Vineyard retreats of- Drive in Fort Worth. Participants in Grapevine. Bishop Kevin Vann fer a safe, non-judgmental, and will meet from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. will preside at the special Mass supportive environment to those each Tuesday evening through which will begin at 2:30 p.m. in struggling with abortion’s after- Oct. 24. the church. math. The retreat team provides The parish’s Come Home team Couples who have been mar- the confidential support needed is composed of parishioners, ried 50 years or more by the end to help participants work through some of whom have themselves of the year are invited to renew feelings of anger, shame, guilt, returned to the church; par- their marriage vows and to and grief, so that they may be ish staff, and members of the receive an anniversary blessing open to experiencing the healing clergy. Contact Alice Curran at from the bishop. A reception with love and mercy of God. (817) 927-5383 or acurran@ cake and punch will follow im- SERRA HONORS MSGR. SCHUMACHER — The Arlington-Metro Serra Club met June 19 to honor Mothers, fathers, grandparents, standrewsch.org for more in- mediately afterward in the parish Msgr. Joseph Schumacher with a dinner at a local Italian restaurant. A Serra Club chaplain for many and former participants in the formation. Family Life Center. Couples who years, Msgr. Schumacher recently retired from his duties as chaplain, as well as from his position as abortion industry — anyone were married prior to 1957 and vicar general for the diocese and pastor of St. Matthew Church in Arlington. Father Jim Pemberton who has been hurt by abortion want to be part of this special has accepted the position of chaplain for the organization. Msgr. Schumacher (third from left) — are welcome to attend. celebration are asked to call poses for a picture with the newly elected Serra board members, (others, l. to r.) Jim Vredenburg, For more information or to Domestic vio- their parish office and to give Bob Kubiak, Bruns Watts (president), Richard Kolkka, Pam Nolan, Xavier Carrillo, Dan Singel, and register, call the confidential their names, address, and date Jack Hammon. help line at (817) 923-4757; e- lence seminar of marriage. Parishes are asked mail to [email protected]; to submit this information to the or visit the Rachel’s Vineyard to be held at St. diocesan Family Life office prior Web site at www.rachelsvineyard. Andrew’s Sept. 9 to Aug. 30. Tea party to St. Catherine of org. All inquiries are strictly “Confronting Domestic Vio- For more information, contact Czech Heritage confidential. lence: A Deliberate Decision the Family Life office at (817) Day to be held celebrate gifts Siena’s Autumn- to Affirm Life” is the title of a 560-3300 or e-mail to dstojak@ fest planned for seminar to be held Saturday, fwdioc.org or sordonez@fwdioc. Sept. 16 of being female, Bishop Vann to Sept. 9, in the pastoral center at org. A Czech Heritage Day, celebrat- Oct. 8 Sept. 23 St. Andrew Church, 3717 Stadium ing the 96th anniversary of the A tea party, offered especially St. Catherine of Siena Parish, speak on Holy Drive in Fort Worth. SPJST Lodge #92, will be held for girls ages 10 to 13, and their 1705 E. Peters Colony Road in The seminar, presented by Orders at Scout Saturday, Sept. 16, at 4 p.m. at mothers, grandmothers, or other Carrollton, will host its 20th an- Kathy Lee Dunham Hakala, the National Hall, 3316 Roberts female friends and relatives, will nual Autumnfest Saturday, Sept. RN, a faculty member of Baylor event Sept. 16 Cut-off Road in Fort Worth. be held Oct. 8 from noon to 4 23. The family-fun event with a University School of Nursing and Cub Scout, Boy Bishop Kevin Vann will offer a Program highlights will in- p.m. at The Catholic Center, 800 carnival-like atmosphere will be a member of St. Andrew Church presentation on the sacrament of Scout retreats clude accordion music from West Loop 820 South in West held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parish Nurses, will be held from Holy Orders Saturday, Sept. 16, at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.; the Memory Fort Worth. For early risers, a 5K and a 9 a.m. to noon. A light break- planned for 10:15 a.m. in the gym at St. John Makers Czech Choir from 5 The Sunday afternoon pro- one-mile Fun Run will kick off fast will be served beginning at the Apostle Parish, 7341 Glenview Oct. 6-8 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and a Parade gram, sponsored by the dioc- the day, with registration to take 8:30 a.m. of Costumes at 6:20 p.m. Music Drive in North Richland Hills. The Catholic Committee on esan offices of Family Life and place from 7:45 a.m. to 8 a.m. Information from the parish will be provided by the Jodie During the program, Bishop Scouting of the Diocese of Fort Natural Family Planning, is an Later, all are invited to come describes the seminar as “an Mikula Orchestra from 7 p.m. to Vann will address questions and Worth has announced that the opportunity for women across the enjoy games, arts and crafts, a educational offering for those 11 p.m. The Youth Club Kitchen topics found in chapter 7 of the annual Catholic retreats for Boy generations to celebrate the gifts silent auction, music, entertain- who want to know more about will be open from 7:30 p.m. to Ad Altare Dei Scout Manual. All Scouts and Cub Scouts will be of being female. The Catholic ment, and great food, according domestic violence and how to 10:30 p.m. candidates for the Boy Scout held in October at Worth Ranch, Center will be transformed into a to festival organizers. help individuals and families The cost of admission is $8; Religious Award are invited to near Palo Pinto. tea house, where tea or soda and For more information, call the that experience this potentially children ages 12 and under, are participate in the discussion. The theme of this year’s Boy a light lunch will be served, and parish office at (972) 492-3237 or fatal cycle.” admitted free with a paid adult. Adult Scout leaders and all others Scout retreat is “Ave Maria.” The female speakers will share per- visit online at www.stcatherine. To register or for more informa- A traditional Czech dinner will interested in the topic are also retreat, to be held Oct. 6-8, will sonal stories of celebrating their orgSt. Catherine of Siena’s Au- tion, contact the parish at (817) be served from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. welcome. include both indoor and outdoor femininity and the gifts received tumnfest planned for Sept. 23 927-5383, or e-mail to acurran@ The cost of the dinner is $8 for For more information, con- events. Father Anh Tran, chaplain from God to function in this role. standrewcc.org or msalcedo@ adults, and $4 for children ages tact Charlie Levitt at (817) for the Catholic Scouts of the Discussion from a faith-based Nolan Catholic standrewcc.org. 12 and under. 498-9252. diocese, will offer the sacrament perspective will concentrate on For more information, call of reconciliation and Mass during the physical, emotional, and to host alumni (817) 624-1361. the weekend. The cost for the psychological changes that oc- barbecue retreat is $20 per person. cur in young women during the The ninth annual Catholic Reunion for adolescent years. Sept. 15 Cub Scout Retreat will be held “If you are a parent looking Nolan Catholic High School at Worth Ranch Saturday, Oct. former St. Jo- for a way to talk about these will host its annual Homecoming 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cub subjects with your daughter who Alumni BBQ from 5 p.m. to 7:30 Scouts will also have the option seph Hospital is approaching adulthood,” says p.m., Sept. 15, at Hartnett Arena, to stay overnight Friday and/or employees set Deacon Dick Stojak, director of located on the Nolan campus at Saturday to participate in retreat the Family Life Office, “perhaps 4501 Bridge Street in East Fort activities. Cub Scout families for Sept. 30 this is the opportunity for both Worth. from every scouting pack are All former employees, physi- of you to listen, talk, and share The event includes a full- encouraged to participate in the cian staff, nursing and allied your thoughts and feelings. service barbecue dinner catered retreat, which will include a “Get health students, volunteers, and It is our hope that by sharing by Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in to Know You” program; work on friends of St. Joseph Hospital this afternoon, both mothers Coppell, as well as activities for the religious awards available are invited to attend the annual and daughters will better ap- children and guided school tours. to Cub Scouts; a historical re- reunion picnic Saturday, Sept. 30, preciate themselves and each Homecoming T-shirts will be enactment; a craft activity; and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arts other because of who they are as awarded to the first 100 alumni hiking. The cost is $12 for Cub Pavilion in Trinity Park in Fort women, and come to understand to arrive. Scouts without overnight accom- Worth. Come “see old friends and and expect the respect needed All Nolan Catholic graduates modations; other options range share your experiences,” suggest for their role in God’s plan for and their families are invited SERVICE AWARDS — Members of the Catholic Family Fraternal of from $14 to $20. picnic organizers. creation.” to attend the barbecue and the Texas – KJZT Junior Division Society #104 of Abbott recently received For more information, visit the Participants are asked to bring The cost is $12.50 per person. following football game at no service awards for collecting eyeglasses for Lions Club International. Web site at www.bsaccs.org or call their own food and drinks, and a Space is limited, so reservations charge. Reservations are re- The donated eyeglasses are to be repaired by LensCrafters and then Tom Moore at (972) 539-0257 for chair if desired. will be accepted on a first-call quested by Sept. 1. Contact Julie distributed to the needy. Accepting award certificates are (l. to r., information about the Boy Scout For more information, call basis. To make a reservation Greene, alumni/special events front) Carly Pustejovsky, Payton Pustejovsky, Mallory Ballew, (back) retreat; for information about the Connie Dankesreiter at (817) call Kathy Stojak at (817) 773- coordinator, at (817) 457-2920 Morgan Ballew, Sherry Pustejovsky, and Alyssa Ballew. (Photo by Cub Scout retreat, call Jeremy 244-3311 or e-mail to cdank@ 8096 or Nancy Novak at (817) ext. 1557 or via e-mail at alum- James Bezdek) Stephens at (972) 436-8162. swbell.net. 656-9633. [email protected]. Page 6 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Diocesan / State Msgr. Charles King to mark 50th jubilee with Habitat for Humanity project Msgr. Charles King, pastor of president, he met a representa- anniversary of ordination, Dec. Immaculate Conception Church tive from Habitat for Humanity 16. The parish and Habitat for (ICC) in Denton for the past six of Denton County, who pointed Humanity of Denton County years, is preparing for a special out to Msgr. King that approxi- will dedicate the house in honor milestone. This December, the mately 60 percent of homes built of Msgr. King. much-loved spiritual leader will in Denton County by Habitat for The opportunity for ICC celebrate 50 years of priesthood. Humanity are made available to parishioners to grow together In typical altruistic fashion, he Catholic families. while serving others is exciting to is choosing to mark the occasion This comment turned a spark Msgr. King. “Helping people gets through a parish service project into a fl ame, as the pastor and people involved. I’d love to see us involving the sponsorship and ICC parishioners formed a steer- get 200 to 300 people involved,” building of a house with the ing committee and set a goal to explained Msgr. King, express- LITURGY FOR AFRICA — A Mass for Africa was celebrated June 25 at St. Joseph Parish in Arlington, during which prayers were offered for those in Africa who have lost their lives and for Habitat for Humanity organiza- raise $65,000 to begin building. ing his hope that the project will those who are still suffering from war, disease, and famine. Father Vincent Elsen, OFM, presided tion in Denton County. Construction is expected to com- show the community that the at the liturgy, and the St. Joseph Catholic Community African Choir (above) led the assembly in Having recently completed mence in September. Addition- parish has an interest outside its song. A reception followed in the parish community center, allowing those in attendance, who came work on a new church build- ally, 10 percent of all money raised own walls. “I hope it can serve from a variety of cultural backgrounds, to exchange personal stories. St. Joseph Parish plans to ing for the growing number of will go to the Habitat for Human- to unite,” he said, as he refl ected host similar Masses in the future in celebration of the area’s African Catholic community. Dates for families who call ICC home, ity International organization on his hopes for future ambitious upcoming liturgies will be Sept. 17 and Dec. 17. For more information, call Bibe Mulenda at (817) Msgr. King’s hope is to involve to build a house in Guatemala, projects, such as a parish outreach 721-0329 or call the parish offi ce at (817) 472-5181. the parish in a variety of service where ICC has a sister parish and center that would be home for a work, reaching out to others in partner in mission work. St. Vincent de Paul house and a the larger, Denton-area com- Teams of parishioners have counseling center. Holocaust Museum Houston munity. He has a special interest been raising cash and obtain- in partnership with Habitat for ing in-kind donations, for such For more information about plans to host Rwandan exhibit Humanity, an organization that things as air conditioners, light for the ICC Habitat House, to be “Through the Eyes of Chil- — most of whom never saw a cam- helps low-income families to fi xtures, lumber, and electrical built in honor of Msgr. King’s 50th dren: The Rwanda Project,” a era before the project started. build and purchase their own items. The teams will work to- anniversary, contact the parish at photo exhibition offering stun- A special opening reception homes. gether as volunteers in building (940) 565-1770. ning images of survival and a will be held at 6:30 p.m., Wednes- Through involvement with the house, which is scheduled new beginning for children from day, Sept. 13, with Rwanda Project the Denton Rotary Club, of for completion in December, in Contributing to this story was Rwanda in the years since the coordinator and award-winning which Msgr. King is a former time for Msgr. King’s golden Abigail Caperton. 1994 genocide, will be on view photojournalist Kristen Ashburn, at Holocaust Museum Houston, who has been working with the 5401 Caroline Street, in Houston’s children in Rwanda and who will LIMEX class about to form; few openings left Museum District, from Sept. 15 talk about her experiences there. Only a few openings remain dents may earn certifi cation or a Catholic school teachers and through Feb. 18, 2007. Admission is free. for those wanting to enroll in master’s degree in the fi eld of reli- administrators; and members of What is so unusual about the For more information about the Loyola Institute for Ministry gious education or pastoral stud- the clergy who are interested in exhibit is that all of the photos were Holocaust Museum Houston, Extension (LIMEX) graduate ies. The fully accredited Catholic continuing their theological and taken by children — survivors and call (713) 942-8000 or visit www. studies program, being offered university program can be com- ministerial education. orphans of the Rwandan genocide hmh.org. this fall in the Diocese of Fort pleted on a part-time basis over For more information, contact Worth. the course of three-and-a-half to Terri Casey at (817) 560-2452 ext. Through this extension pro- four years. It is designed for lay 260, e-mail to [email protected], gram, administered by Loyola persons involved in or preparing or visit online at www.loyno. University of New Orleans, stu- for diocesan or parish ministries; edu/lim or www.fwdioc.org.

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We have other dates available for any other groups wishing to have a retreat or group meetings.

A retreat is a chance to get away from the routine of your life and look at how God has loved you. It’s a chance to look at how you have responded to that love and how you will respond to it in the future. The Spiritual Exercises are not group-oriented but aimed at personal renewal and growth. The conferences are given to stimulate and facilitate personal refl ection and prayer. Therefore, an atmosphere of silence is essential to the retreat. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Page 7 Diocesan

CARE CENTER SING-ALONG — Parishioners of St. Mary Church in Henrietta host a Special Collection monthly sing-along at a local nursing home, the Henrietta Care Operation Rice Bowl Center, on the fi rst Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. The parish Youth Choir, led by Kealey Bullinger (left), provided the music, singing, and storytelling throughout the summer. Youth choir members (others, l. to r.) Leah Bullinger, Audrey Gallagher, Tahnee Fennell, and Lauren Gallagher are shown at a recent gathering. The center is located at 807 West Bois D’arc in Henrietta, and all are welcome to join in the sing-along.

Franciscan Father Richard Rohr to speak at meeting of pastoral counselors in Argyle Noted Catholic author and using the Enneagram in spiri- and will continue through Satur- lecturer Father Richard Rohr, tual discernment and clinical day afternoon. He will explore OFM, will lead a workshop on assessment. Fr. Rohr will give ways in which the Enneagram his presentation at the annual — an ancient tool for spiritual meeting of the Southwest Region assessment — can contribute to of the American Association of clinical, pastoral, and spiritual Pastoral Counselors. Pastors, assessment by helping caregivers spiritual directors, and mental correct distorted images of self health practitioners are welcome and God through the process of to attend the meeting, which will spiritual discernment. Fr. Rohr be held Sept. 29-30 at Briarwood will also help participants under- Retreat Center in Argyle. stand how practices for spiritual Fr. Rohr, a Franciscan of the discernment may enhance clini- New Mexico Province, is the cal assessment for psychotherapy founder of the Center for Action and spiritual direction. and Contemplation (CAC) in Al- Prior to Sept. 15, the registra- buquerque, New Mexico, where tion fee for the pre-conference he presently serves as founding workshop is $45; the Fr. Rohr director. workshop is $90. Participants A pre-conference workshop, will be eligible for CEUs from “Professional Ethics and Moral- the National Board for Certifi ed ity: Practice Dilemmas for Pasto- Counselors. For more informa- ral Counselors,” will be offered tion, contact Duane Bidwell, from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 29 at the vice president of the Southwest retreat center. Fr. Rohr’s work- Region, at [email protected] or shop will begin Friday afternoon visit www.aapc.org. Page 8 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Viewpoints Transitions, an inevitable part of our faith walk By Dan Luby Transitions are always a challenge, whether they represent fears real- ized, or changes we have longed for he house is silent, wait- and worked hard to bring about. The T Viewed in the light of faith, new job, the foreclosed mortgage, the ing. The dining room table degree completed, the soul mate lost — as much as we plan and strategize, as seems to stretch out forever, transitions of all kinds, ordinarymany contingencies as we build into our calculations, transition always brings us gleaming darkly in the to a point at which we have let go of the morning light at my back. and inconsequential ones, as well familiar world we have known, where we understand our role and know what The steady buzz of a newly to expect from life, but have not yet as once-in-a-lifetime momentous ones, can be- fully grasped the world we are moving purchased box fan in an to, so that the only constant is differ- upstairs bedroom creates a ence, the only certainty, uncertainty. come spiritual exercises, strengthening our habit Transition cannot be rushed or border for the silence that avoided entirely. It must be endured, patiently if we have that gift, frantically pulses in the empty rooms. if not, but always in its own time. It is of trust, deepening our reliance on God. often the house of anxiety. Just as often, I sit at the table, fi nally still after sev- it is also the birthplace of creativity and eral days of ineffi cient but well-inten- new life. tioned racing back and forth, from room Viewed in the light of faith, transitions to room, from job to job. The refrigerator of Notre Dame. For the next two years suitcases and spiffy plastic boxes and of all kinds, ordinary and inconsequen- and pantry have been scrubbed and these four graduate students will work hastily packed trash bags, they are tial ones, as well as once-in-a-lifetime re-stocked. New dishes, freshly washed, full time in parishes of our diocese, laden too with the emotional after- momentous ones, can become spiritual are stacked in the cabinet. A cleaning putting into practice the studies they are shocks of college days suddenly over, exercises, strengthening our habit of professional, called in to deal with the undertaking in Notre Dame’s theology uncertainty about relationships now put trust, deepening our reliance on God. carpet stains and the dust under the department. to the test of long distance, worries over refrigerator and the dull sinks, has I have met them all earlier in the unfamiliar challenges, dreams about the My steps echo in the hall as I walk made everything shine. Two nests of summer. I am confi dent they will bring adventures that lie ahead. once more to the front door, checking hornets lurking beneath the patio cover great blessings to the people they serve I am anxious, too, as I sit in the morn- the street again for cars, willing them have been dispatched, but only after a and to the whole church. I have seen ing-lit dining room waiting for them to to arrive. A small black Hyundai slows brief skirmish resulting in a harmless their uniformly impressive résumés. arrive, from far off Pennsylvania and down, passes the house, then turns but startling sting and the indignity of a They are bright, generous, energetic, Illinois, from Missouri and Michigan. around, and stops at the driveway. heart-pounding retreat. There are maps talented people. I know they are eager Will they fi nd the work as appealing Smiling, nervous, I step out to wel- of the city and a list of useful numbers to get started in the parishes which will and energizing as they hope? Will they come the future. in a basket by the phone, and four iden- be their ministerial homes for the next and their parish mentors have the right Dan Luby is the director of Chris- tical key rings with newly cut keys lie two years. chemistry? Will they like living in this tian Formation for the diocese. on the kitchen counter. I know they are nervous, too, as they new part of the country, with its differ- In May, for the third time, his It is Saturday morning, and I am speed along shimmering interstates ent culture and accents? Will they be column received fi rst place hon- waiting in this quiet, empty house for toward Fort Worth, squeezed into cars equal to the demands of living in com- ors among regular columns on the arrival of four young adults who bulging with clothes and books and munity, of new levels of independence spiritual life in the Catholic press are coming to the Diocese of Fort Worth computers and CDs, photos of people and responsibility? Will they decide that of the U.S. and Canada. Dan’s as part of the ECHO/Faith Formation they love, and directions to their new no sane person should live in a place column earned the same recognition in 2001 Leadership Program, a partnership house. as hot at it is today and turn their cars and again in 2003. Dan and his wife, Theresa, between the diocese and the University Wedged in with all the stuff in around and go home? have two children, Kate and Peter. Just a walk in the park on a summer day

By Jeff Hensley the eight-mile loop trail, but also fi gured trail, beyond my energy and facing the four half-liter bottles of water. Despite what out which of its two legs to take to see the same distance back to the trailhead, my car, I believe was my very realistic fear that I Wichita Mountains National Wildlife fl attest and prettiest parts of the territory it and my supply of cool air, courtesy of the would not make it back to the trailhead, Refuge is a jewel of short mountains covered in case I had to double back. vehicle’s air conditioner. I did. My energy and ability to walk with tucked away in a corner of Southwestern Because I thought I might encounter the In my own defense, I think I’d picked up longer strides increased as I neared my Oklahoma, less than three hours from Fort driver of the other car in the unpaved lot, I a small stomach bug that had my stomach car and the end of this little adventure, my Worth, a little over an hour north of Wichita threw a couple of extra bottles of water into rumbling and had also left me more drained blood sugar restored by the bars and the Falls. It is a corridor of mountains with a my day pack and more fruit and grain bars than I normally would have been. just right amount of spring water. broad valley running between, and one of than I thought I needed, too, just in case As I turned on my heels and headed back, As I prayed desperately for strength, my favorite places for a day trip to escape they were in trouble on the trail. I found myself trudging rather than walk- for the clouds, the breeze, and the grace of into an entirely different environment. And so I set out in the heat, thinking I’d ing. Each patch of shade provided a brief and God to complete what should have been When I traveled there a few weeks ago, it know when to turn back so as not to get into welcome resting place, and the occasional an uneventful hike, I couldn’t help but was in the middle of our choking heat wave, trouble myself. I was wrong. clouds — up to this moment when I needed refl ect on how God had provided just what and despite rising early and beginning my As I followed along the trail as it kept them, a great rarity — refreshing beyond I needed in these diffi cult circumstances, exploration of the nooks and crannies of its company with a beautiful, shaded creek, what I would have expected. I found myself and nothing more. creeks and reservoirs around 9 a.m., by the made into a series of small lakes by low praying for more of the clouds and that the I really should mention that on an earlier time I hit the trail of my longest walk, it was check dams, it got increasingly warm, and light breeze would continue as well. walk, I stumbled on a dozen wild turkeys noon, and the temperature was creeping I got increasingly tired. But my desire to It was a very dicey experience as I found that I followed through woods until I came past 100 degrees. push on further got the better of my good my muscles not getting enough blood sugar, upon three white-tailed deer and a buffalo, I’d examined the map board at the judgment, and I found myself three or four forcing me to nibble constantly on the four his legs folded under him like the paws of a trailhead and determined I might manage miles out a by now rough and rock-strewn fruit and grain bars while I rationed my sitting cat. It is a wildlife refuge, after all. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Page 9 Views

The mixer Making Bad Law that helped into a bad memory create our bond

By Gail Quinn wasn’t something hirty-three that took place in years ago, the But there is a light at the the student ballroom T Catholic bish- ops of the United end of the tunnel. Legal States accurately la- By Kathy Cribari Hamer beled Roe v. Wade and experts, even those who its companion deci- e was my favorite student ever, sion, Doe v. Bolton. support legal abortion but it wasn’t until sometime after They called those Su- generally, point to ROE as H the harvest gold KitchenAid mixer preme Court abortion that he became my son. decisions bad morality, indefensible. People’s atti- The mixer had come into our lives inconspicuously in the bad medicine, and bad ’70s, during an intense holiday-cookie-baking season. The electric mixer I already owned — just a few months old, and public policy. tudes are shifting to a pro-life not a name brand — died an early death after being intro- duced to my mom’s potica recipe. To this day the bishops con- While working the elastic, thickening, bread-like mixture, tinue to speak out against Roe position. And perhaps most the motor overheated, and smoke interjected itself into the v. Wade, which gave two human aromas emanating from my otherwise delicious-smelling beings (a mother and an abortion- kitchen. (Apparently “extreme-bread-kneading” was not in ist) the legal right to kill another importantly, the new gen- that mixer’s specs; its mission statement did not include the human being, the mother’s child phrase “will work for dough.”) in the womb. That license was eration of young people are When I returned my small appliance to the department granted throughout the nine store, the manager looked at it, put it aside, and announced, months of pregnancy, for any “We’ll just replace it.” Then he picked up a heavy box that reason or none. much more pro-life than are contained a shining new KitchenAid mixer. He handed it to It seems strange, in retro- me. spect, that the voices of others I had paid way less than $50 for my now-broken no- who identifi ed Roe v. Wade as older Americans. name mixer, and the one he was exchanging it for was val- bad law did not garner much ued three to four times that much. Was I getting a bonus for attention at the time. Later dried-up cake batter on the mixer’s feet? Was this a factory court decisions based them- rebate for red-food-color-stained plastic beaters? selves on Roe, and abortion What has been the result of as indefensible. People’s at- Instantly my well-tuned, Catholic-school-trained fair- became more and more en- three decades of legal abor- titudes are shifting to a pro-life ness-and-honesty-meter intervened, and I heard these trenched in American culture tion? Millions of unborn position. And perhaps most words come from my mouth: “But that new one cost much and law. Because law is the children have been deprived of importantly, the new genera- more than mine did.” The store manager smiled wryly great teacher, many began to life, many brutally. Countless tion of young people are much before answering. think of abortion as morally ac- women and others carry the more pro-life than are older “Well, I bet this one was on sale for that amount some- ceptable — after all, there was grief and guilt of having caused Americans. time or another,” he said. no law against it. the death of their children. In a few weeks I will re- That was how I walked out of the store after the great- Perhaps the worst U.S. Su- tire from the day-to-day task est fi nancial transaction of my life. I owned a spanking preme Court abortion decision bortion has cheapened of working to reverse Roe v. new mixer — a KitchenAid! — in the fashionable color that was Casey v. Planned Parenthood our respect for human Wade. But I am not retiring matched my ’70’s kitchen: harvest gold. God was good. of Southeastern Pennsylvania in life right across the from the challenge. I plan to be That mixer was on my countertop for 23 years, beating 1992. Here the Court said that Aboard. If you can take the life of involved in other ways. eggs for pizzelles, creaming butter for birthday cake frost- even if Roe had been wrongly one, you can justify taking the So much still needs to be ing, or, when turned on too high, spreading a snow-like decided, and even if the Court life of another. It has coarsened done, the pressure needs to be covering of sifted fl ower everywhere. It was a dream mixer. might not reach the same deci- our culture with its ethic of ac- kept up, and everyone will- My favorite student Richard was a dream too, except sion today, it would not reverse ceptable killing. ing to lend a hand is needed. the time he yelled at me and walked out the door. He had its 1973 decisions because (a) And, as has long been clear, Together, you and I can turn come to TCU from Panama. He was a photographer with its own stature and author- legalized abortion has poisoned this law that is bad morality, an artist’s eye and a poet’s heart. When he fi rst arrived, in ity would be questioned, and the politics of our nation, be- bad medicine, and bad public 1993, he joined my staff and quickly took on the routine (b) women had come to order coming the centerpiece of what policy into nothing of eating lunch with me every day. Like our own children their lives around abortion’s many now call “the culture but a bad memory. when they are young, he had found a place of security and availability. And so the Court war.” Gail Quinn, ex- comfort. Also like our own young families, I knew those reaffi rmed that children, prior But there is a light at the end ecutive director of the times would not last forever. to birth — or even during birth of the tunnel. Legal experts, USCCB Secretariat He worked with my yearbook staff at TCU for fi ve — could continue to be killed even those who support legal for Pro-Life Activities, SEE HAMER, P. 30 by abortion. abortion generally, point to Roe will retire Aug. 31. Page 10 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 National / Diocesan Catholic Daughters of the Americas’ national convention held in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (CNS) — The M. Egan, offi cially recognized the in the United States “be marked Catholic Daughters of the Ameri- group as a religious institute of by prudence and compassion.” cas pledged to take actions rang- diocesan right, that is, an order — Urged members to pray ing from supporting U.S. troops under the authority of the local for the safety of U.S. military and their families to assisting bishop. personnel and seek out ways to victims of human traffi cking in In a business session the assist the families of troops who resolutions approved during convention participants passed are stationed overseas. their biennial national conven- resolutions that: — Asked members to pray tion in Minneapolis July 17-21. — Affi rmed the organization’s for victims of human traffi cking, Nearly 900 members from “primary focus” on spirituality most of whom are women and local and state courts (chapters) refl ected in service. girls, and assist them legisla- in the United States and sev- — Adopted the Smile Train tively, fi nancially, and in other TEXAS CDA REPRESENTATIVES — Texas CDA members (l. to r.) Duchess eral other countries attended the — an organization devoted to ways. Collins of Sugar Land, Terri Burto of New Braunfels, and Libby Ramirez of Victoria, attended the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Biennial National meeting. surgical repair of cleft lip and cleft The convention also affi rmed Convention in Minneapolis July 16-21. At the convention, Collins and Ramirez its support for the Apostleship of Claudia R. Bosch of Dickinson, palate — as a national charity. were elected to posts on the national board. North Dakota, fi rst vice national — Called on its state legislative the Sea, which provides pastoral regent and convention chairman, chairwomen to promote legis- ministry to seafarers, and urged was elected national regent for lation creating umbilical-cord the U.S. Conference of Catholic Two Texans elected to national the next two years. She succeeds stem-cell banks as a resource for Bishops to continue its support M. Joan McKenna of Boston in stem-cell research and therapy. of that ministry. board at CDA convention that post. — Committed the organiza- It asked the national regent to Two Catholic Daughters from egories: Education, Leadership, In the keynote speech, Mother tion to promote environmental keep members updated on the Texas were elected to the National Quality of Life, National Chari- Agnes Mary Donovan, head of awareness and Catholic teach- work of the World Union of Catho- Board of the Catholic Daughters table Projects, and Legislation. Sisters of Life, spoke about the ing on respect and care for the lic Women’s Organizations. of the Americas at its 51st Biennial The state regent also accepted a spiritual and emotional experi- environment. The Catholic Daughters of the National Convention in Min- plaque for the state for having ences of working to prevent — Called on members to “pray Americas, formed in 1903, has neapolis, Minnesota, held July instituted the most new courts abortions and assist pregnant that the dignity of the illegal im- about 90,000 members in 1,400 17-21. Libby Ramirez of Victoria and a certifi cate for participation women. The late Cardinal John J. migrants and their families be courts throughout the world. was elected national regent-elect, in Read Across America. O’Connor of New York founded respected” and that the public and Duchess Collins of Sugar In addition to Olga Samaniego, the Sisters for Life in 1991. In 2004 debate on immigration and the Contributing to this story was Land was elected one of nine Texas CDA offi cers in attendance his successor, Cardinal Edward status of undocumented workers Chris Williams. national directors. included First Vice State Regent Of the nearly 900 participants Carolyn Bachmann, Scotland, CDA OFFICERS — Catholic representing various states, of the Diocese of Fort Worth; Daughters of the Americas, Court Puerto Rico, the Dominican Re- Second Vice State Regent Sheila Mother Seton #2513, celebrated the public, and Guam, more than 100 Martinka, Pasadena; State Secre- installation of offi cers and 21 new were attendees from Texas, and tary Carolyn Malik, Shiner; and members with a Mass July 15 at St. included delegates, alternates, State Treasurer Peggy Rosales, Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Keller. members, clergy, spouses, and Austin. Bishop Kevin Vann presided, and con- guests. The theme of the conven- The convention offered CDA celebrants included Court Chaplain Father Dennis Smith and Father Gary tion was “Women of Faith and members the opportunity to lis- Geurtz. CDA offi cers, standing with Vision.” ten to keynote presentations and Bishop Vann (center) and Fr. Smith Clergy from Texas attending reports from various regions of (right of bishop), are (others, l. to r.) the convention included Father the country; to elect new mem- Darlene Sullano, fi nancial secretary; Donald Ruppert, Texas State bers to the national board, and to Cruz Y. Rivera, vice regent; Angela M. Court clergy consultant of East debate, amend, and pass resolu- Gallegos, regent; Jane Savoy, district Bernard, and Father Roy Oggero tions, including pledges to take deputy; Dorothy Hess, recording of Sugar Land. actions ranging from supporting secretary; and Tunie Burke, treasurer. Texas State Regent Olga Sa- U.S. troops and their families to More than 130 people, including maniego of El Paso accepted a cer- assisting victims of human traf- representatives from other local tifi cate for the state for winning fi cking. The offi cers and members CDA courts, attended the following luncheon, which was hosted by the second place in its division in the of New Mexico State — site of the Knights of Columbus, San Juan Diego national newsletter contest. Texas 2008 Biennial National Conven- Assembly. To learn more about CDA, was also awarded certifi cates tion — presented preliminary contact Cruz Rivera, membership for outstanding participation in plans for the next convention and chair, at (817) 605-1741. the following Circle of Love cat- invited all to attend. CART services for deaf and Seminarian Welcome Dinner benefi ting hard of hearing available Holy Trinity Seminary to be held Oct. 10 For those people of the deaf or hard of hearing persons Bishop Kevin Vann recently ity alumni serve in the diocese, Kevin Vann in his home. The Diocese of Fort Worth who may read it. A pew will be re- announced an increase in the the press release states. event will conclude at 10 p.m. are deaf or hard of hearing but served for those persons need- number of men studying for The annual Seminarian Wel- All proceeds are used to help who do not use sign language, ing this support service. the priesthood this fall. Current come Dinner is an opportunity in funding seminary programs, CART (Computer Assisted St. Francis of Assisi Church, plans indicate 25 candidates to show support for new and renovations, and operations. Real-time Translation) services 861 Wildwood Lane in Grape- — the largest number ever. Part returning seminarians at Holy According to press materials, are provided at Most Blessed vine, also has a CART service- of this increase is represented Trinity Seminary. The event will $80,000 in funds were raised at Sacrament Church, 2100 North supported Mass on the fi rst in seven college students who be held Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the last year’s event. Davis Drive in Arlington, at the Sunday of the month, Septem- will be studying at Holy Trinity Westin Park Central Hotel, 12720 Tickets are $75 each; the cost is weekly 10 a.m. Sunday Mass. ber through May, at 1:30 p.m. Seminary in Irving, according to a Merit Drive in North Dallas. $1,000 for a sponsored table of 10. CART services involve the For more information, con- seminary press release. This con- The evening will begin with a The deadline to purchase is Sept. transcription of what is being tact Mary Cinatl at mcinatl@ tinues a long tradition of priestly reception at 6 p.m., followed by 1. For more details or to purchase said during the Mass being fwdioc.org or by calling (817) formation in the Diocese of Fort evening prayer at 7 p.m. A live tickets or sponsorships, call (972) projected onto a screen so that 284-3019 (voice and TTY). Worth, going back more than four auction will include items such as 438-2212 or visit online at www. decades. Currently, 20 Holy Trin- a dinner for six, hosted by Bishop holytrinityseminary.com. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Page 11 Diocesan / National Group works in churches to bring awareness of, tips on energy cuts By Mark Pattison view from the church rectory. reductions in carbon dioxide WASHINGTON (CNS) — In- He recalled being pastor of emissions by 2010. California terfaith Power & Light sounds another parish in the Archdiocese Interfaith Power & Light is work- like the name of a public utility, of Detroit where the church was ing with the Archdiocese of Los complete with monthly bills. But “built in 1885 when coal was three Angeles and the Dioceses of Oak- it’s not. bucks a ton.” land, San José, and Stockton on Interfaith Power & Light, ac- “We had to keep the church at getting word on climate change tive in 21 states and the District 40 degrees” because of the cost to out to all their people, Brown said. of Columbia, works at educat- heat it, he said. “We had to have And in Washington, California ing churches and their members daily Mass in an anteroom.” Interfaith Power & Light is work- about how to make a dent in At St. Elizabeth, “we have ing with the state’s congressional CARMELITES RECEIVE DONATION — Carmelite Auxiliary offi cers (foreground, l. to r.) Ann Carminati, 2006-2007 president; Kathy Thome, 2005-2006 president; and fundraising chairpersons global warming. It’s part of the four solar [power] systems in the delegation on bills that would Connie Meyer and Carole Weaver, are shown presenting a $15,000 check to (background, l. to require the federal automotive organization’s way of caring for rectory,” Fr. Morris said: a solar r.) Reverend Mother Maria and Mother Ann Teresa of the Carmelite Monastery of the Most Holy God’s creation, and the work is thermal unit for the hot water, fl eet to be more fuel-effi cient. Trinity in Arlington. Proceeds from the auxiliary’s recent fundraising activity, “Angels on Broadway,” done on many fronts. cutting natural gas usage in half; One of the newer Interfaith made this yearly gift to the nuns possible. The local auxiliary is able to help with many of the living “The focus is mitigating cli- a 1.1-kilowatt photovoltaic unit; Power & Light affi liates is Texas expenses of the Arlington cloister through this annual fundraiser and other fundraising efforts. mate change but through congre- a 400-watt solar-wind hybrid tur- Impact, formed by the state’s gations ... making congregations bine — it’s a hybrid “because of the Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, the model of behavior for indi- vagaries of Michigan’s climate,” and Presbyterian leaders to ad- Catholic ecumenists rename viduals through conservation, he said; and a solar attic fan. dress social issues. new technologies; making con- “You can fi nance on-site re- Bee Morehead, Texas Impact’s national organization newable [energy] to reduce your executive director, said she sees gregations more energy-effi cient; WASHINGTON (CNS) — The partner in a dialogue or joint ef- ecological footprint,” he noted. value in church participation. and then having it fi lter down to National Association of Diocesan fort is a member of a non-Chris- Fr. Morris’ next project is the “We’re in kind of a polarized the individuals to make changes Ecumenical Offi cers has changed tian religion such as Judaism, old parish grade school, two situation in this country. Any in their lifestyles and make their its name to Catholic Association Islam, or Buddhism, the relation- rooms of which are still used week- issue that is ... the least little bit lives more energy-effi cient,” said of Diocesan Ecumenical and ship is called interreligious, not days for a preschool. “We have to hard gets polarized so quickly,” Tim Kautza, science and environ- Interreligious Offi cers. ecumenical. heat the whole building because of she told CNS. mental education specialist for The acronym NADEO, famil- Fr. Flannery said the name the two classrooms. We’ve signed a “If we do it right —and there’s the National Catholic Rural Life iar to those in ecumenical circles, change was also made to be sen- contract with Johnson Controls for plenty of room to do it wrong Conference, a member of Iowa now becomes CADEIO. sitive to the national ecumenical 20 percent discount on labor and — faith communities are one Interfaith Power & Light. Father Robert B. Flannery of associations from other Christian 30 percent discount on equipment of the few remaining voluntary Michigan Interfaith Power & the Diocese of Belleville, Illinois, traditions that use the name of to zone out the rooms” not being institutions in our community Light operates on several levels, the association’s president, told the denomination in their titles, used, he said. where we can come together to said its director, Father Charles Catholic News Service by e-mail such as the Lutheran Ecumenical In California, 76 Catholic par- talk seriously about hard issues Morris, pastor of St. Elizabeth July 26 that the name change Representative Network and the ishes are part of the 384-church that have impact on the whole Parish in the Detroit suburb of was adopted at the association’s Episcopal Diocesan Ecumenical California Interfaith Power & community,” she said. Wyandotte, Michigan. recent annual general assembly. and Interreligious Offi cers. Light, said Jessica Brown, the Texas’ inconvenient truth, as One is a Web site with an He said the purpose was to He said that at the assembly group’s outreach coordina- Morehead puts it, is that “the fos- online shopping cart where communicate better the nature the association also changed its tor. When not working as the sil fuel industry has made Texas customers can order compact of the organization, as Catholic, bylaws so that all four top offi cers conservation group’s outreach the seventh largest economy in fl uorescent lights and power- and the work of its members, will be elected by the assembly. coordinator, Brown is taking the world. It’s driven by a thing saving appliances at a discount. most of whom are responsible Previously the assembly elected master’s-level studies in social that is now understood to hurt “They’re making it a little bit for interreligious as well as ecu- only the president, who would and cultural ethics at the Jesuit and kill people…. Who wants to easier” for consumers to be menical work. then appoint the rest, with the School of Theology in Berkeley, hear that? It would be like going energy-conscious, Kautza said of Ecumenism refers strictly approval of what was then called California. to a church in West Virginia that the Michigan group. to relations between or among the executive committee — now Public policy and education is full of coal miners and saying St. Elizabeth spent $5,000 Christian churches in the search renamed the association’s board are the California group’s goals. that coal-fi red power plants are on an energy audit in 1997 and for Christian unity. When any of directors. recouped the expense within a It has secured commitments killing children with asthma.” year by implementing the audit’s from 200 churches — half of Interfaith Power & Light af- energy-saving recommenda- them Catholic, Brown said — to fi liates are also active in Arizona, tions, according to Fr. Morris. show “An Inconvenient Truth,” a Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Memorial Mass for “We can save money as well as documentary on climate change Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Mas- make a sacramental witness of our featuring former Vice President sachusetts, Minnesota, New Bishop Cassata to be deepest values, with our care of Al Gore. Mexico, New York, North Caro- creation,” Fr. Morris told Catholic At the state level, the group is lina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Ten- News Service in a telephone inter- working to pass a bill mandating nessee, Vermont, and Virginia. celebrated Sept. 8 This September will mark 17 years since the death of NCCW General Assembly set for Sept. 21-23 Bishop John J. Cassata, fi rst The National Council of conference will offer participants in the Vineyard of the Lord,” which bishop of the Diocese of Catholic Women (NCCW) will from more than 5,000 affi liated supports lay ministry as a vital part Fort Worth. Bishop Cassata hold its 2006 General Assembly Catholic women’s organizations of the Catholic Church’s mission served the people of local at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in in parishes and dioceses through- to share the Gospel message with church from August 1969 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sept. out the United States the oppor- the world. through September 1980. 21-23. The assembly will open tunity to attend a wide variety of The cost of registration is $285, Bishop Kevin Vann will Thursday, Sept. 21, with Mass workshops and listening forums, and includes all sessions, mate- celebrate a memorial Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the and to participate in leadership rials, and the awards reception; for Bishop Cassata on the an- Evangelist in Milwaukee and will and training sessions. Sister the registration deadline is Sept. niversary of his death, Sept. 8. close Saturday, Sept. 23, following Amy Hoey, a Sister of Mercy and 1. Room rates range from $119 The Mass will be celebrated at Bishop John J. Cassata the assembly banquet. Installa- former staff member to the U.S. to $139, depending upon the noon at St. Patrick Cathedral, tion of new province directors Conference of Catholic Bishops number of occupants. For more 1206 Throckmorton Street will take place at the closing busi- Department of Family, Laity, Wom- information or to register, visit the in downtown Fort Worth. All people of the Diocese ness session on Saturday. en, and Youth, will offer a keynote NCCW Web site at www.nccw. Priests of the diocese are of Fort Worth and beyond are With the theme “Yes, Lord, presentation based upon the U.S. org or call the NCCW offi ce at invited to concelebrate. welcome to attend. Your Servant is Listening,” the bishops’ document “Co-workers (703) 224-0990. Page 12 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Diocesan

Below, and background, left: The 11th Street complex — once known as Bethania Hospital and now part of the United Regional Health Care System of Wichita Falls — was where the Sisters of the Holy Family Holy Family of Nazareth Sisters of Nazareth spent many hours ministering to the sick. Bethania was opened by the sisters in 1935. In late June, the congregation announced it would end its relationship with URHCS, effective July 31, to serve other leave legacy of compassionate care diocesan and order ministerial needs.

By Mary E. Manley, Correspondent

Editor’s Note: Since this article was written, one of the sisters who played a signifi cant role in the ministry at United Regional Health Care System and who is quoted in this story, Sister Ancilla Sojka, has died. Her obituary appears on the next page.

The large white cross atop the United Re- gional Health Care System (URHCS) 11th Street Campus will remain a bright beacon for Wichita Falls residents and wayfarers alike, even after the departure of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth (CSFN). It

will also serve as a reminder of the sterling RECEPTION FOR SISTERS — Two public receptions were held for the departing Sisters of the Holy Family of legacy of the sisters in Wichita Falls. Nazareth (CSFN), highlighting 71 years of service to the community of Wichita Falls. On July 30, approximately July 31 marked the offi cial difference in how they have 150 friends honored the sisters at a reception at Sacred last day of active duty for the related to people, going above Heart Parish in Wichita Falls. Pictured at this gathering CSFN contingent of six nuns and beyond the call of duty. are (l. to r.) Father Ivor Koch, Sr. Miriam Stepniowska, who have been based in pas- Their commitment was obvious Sr. Ancilla Sojka, Sr. Virginia Melan (kneeling), Sr. Irena toral care at this campus and in joyous times as well as in Asztemborska, Sr. Geraldine daSilva, Sr. Michaela have served at the URHCS 8th the highly stressful situations Tomkowiak, and Father John Swistovich. As many as 250 persons came to bid the nuns a fond adieu at an Aug. Street campus as well. Sisters that come with ministering in a 8 reception hosted by URHCS at the Woman’s Forum. Irena Asztemborska, Geraldine hospital setting. She added that Phyllis Cowling, URHCS president/CEO, welcomed daSilva, Miriam Stepniowska, she believed the quality of their everyone and shared her organization’s high regard for Ancilla Sojka, Virginia Melan, service to others, regardless of the sisters. (Photo by Mary E. Manley) and Michaela Tomkowiak are their religious persuasion, was in the midst of new life jour- particularly impressive to non- her title Blessed Mother Mary sympathy, and hospitality,” ac- on the community. She said she neys, working from either their Catholics. of Jesus of the Good Shepherd. cording to Sr. Ancilla. is already addressing the need mother house in Grand Prairie “It is unimaginable that the Ultimately established world- Over the decades, CSFN for their spiritual legacy to be or engaged in pastoral work sisters won’t be walking the wide, the nuns came to the ministries have included nurs- memorialized concretely on the elsewhere. halls anymore, scarcely fathom- United States in 1885. ing, radiology, patient relations, URHCS site. The memorial de- Since Jan. 1, 1935, when able what their absence will Fifty years later, the sisters food service, medical records, sign is still undetermined, but Bethania Hospital was opened, mean. Our community has lost were assigned to Wichita Falls, pharmacy, and administration, will be well-placed for all to ap- Sisters of the Holy Family have more than we realize,” Ruddy then a growing Northwest Tex- and, most recently, ongoing preciate, she said. The historic made great strides in bringing said. as hub for people who made pastoral care provided by the Bethania Chapel will become exemplary pastoral and health Judy Shaw, local Sacred their livelihoods largely in the latest cadre of nuns. interdenominational as part care to the people of Wichita Heart Parish worship coordina- fi elds of farming, ranching, In October 1997, Bethania of new pastoral services being Falls. Just over seven decades tor and receptionist, and septu- manufacturing, and oil produc- Regional Health Care Center developed, Cowling said. ago, the intrepid order of sisters agenarian Walter Brady, fellow tion. The congregation as- and Wichita General Hospi- Speaking on behalf of her began making their impact as lifelong parishioner, concurred sumed ownership of the former tal affi liated, and the CSFNs congregation, Sr. Ancilla ex- they worked diligently to fulfi ll with Ruddy. Both remembered Hargrave-Walker Hospital and became a co-founder of the pressed confi dence that United what came to be their mission the nuns as a constant presence started with fi ve sisters and a new hospital, United Re- Regional will continue to honor statement: “To provide access in good times, and in tragedy, handful of lay staff. Over the gional Health Care System or the CSFN ministry. She said to a continuum of health care giving moral and spiritual next six years, they managed URHCS. the sisters’ prayers on behalf of services delivered in a spirit of boosts along the way, including to serve about 6,000 patients Today, with a population of the expanding hospital and the Christian compassion and love, providing holy Communion to and attend to the needs of 2,000 well over 100,000, URHCS is people it serves will continue, regardless of religion, race, or those in the hospital. babies. Wichita Falls’ largest private unceasingly. economic status.” Pat Saulsbury, seasoned Over the years the hospital employer. The system is the Wichita Falls has been called Nan Ruddy, whose parish Bethania/URHCS pastoral made expansions in 1943, 1947, largest health care provider “The City that Faith Built.” family ties, both through her care representative, recently 1954, and 1959, bringing an outside of the Fort Worth/Dal- Undoubtedly, the Sisters of the family and her husband’s, go reported many inquiries to her impressive level of health care, las Metroplex to the southeast, Holy Family of Nazareth have back further than Bethania’s offi ce about the nuns’ depar- higher education for staff, and Oklahoma City to the north, been instrumental in furthering Depression-era creation, at- ture. Many people, she said, community service enhance- and Amarillo to the northwest, this motto. As noted on a large tested to the sisters being expressed concern and sadness, ments continuing through the and serves some 200,000 people bulletin board in the current faithful to their mission. She along with prayers, heartfelt present day. in Wichita Falls and in seven pastoral care offi ce, they have recalled their hallmark being goodbyes, and much sharing of The nonprofi t hospital was surrounding counties, accord- long been about the business of the “personal touch with which memories regarding the Betha- named Bethania which means ing to Kim Maddin, URHCS di- “Bringing Healing by Building they served, particularly since nia Sisters, as they are fondly “House of Affl iction.” It was rector of community relations. Faith, Hope, and Courage.” their service was built upon life called. chosen to bring to mind “the Phyllis Cowling, URHCS Their legacy demonstrates they vocation rather than being just The Sisters of the Holy Fami- qualities so beautifully exem- president/CEO, expressed have never settled for less. a job.” ly of Nazareth were founded in plifi ed in Christ’s own relation- deep respect for the nuns and Ruddy said their vocational Rome in 1875 by Polish native ships with his contemporaries: sincere sympathy for the im- See related story on Father Aidon commitment has made all the Frances Siedliska, also know by friendliness, compassion, pact their departure will have Donlon’s ministry, next page. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Page 13 Diocesan Father Aidon Donlon Sister Ancilla Sojka, CSFN, who served in hospital ministry in Wichita Falls, dies will carry on Catholic Sister Mary Ancilla Sojka, in Wichita Falls, and was 81, died of congestive heart involved in the subsequent failure Aug. 7 in Wichita Falls. mergers at both hospitals. ministry at URHCS She was a member of the Following her term as Congregation of the Sisters of superior, Sr. Ancilla chose to By Mary E. Manley, Correspondent the Holy Family of Nazareth stay in Texas and to take an for 66 years. Memorial litur- assignment in pastoral care “For God so loved the world that he gave his gies were celebrated at the at United Regional Health congregation’s provincialate Care System in Wichita Falls, only son, so that everyone who believes in him in Des Plaines, Illinois, Aug. where she continued to serve might not perish but might have eternal life.” 10, and on Aug. 11 in the cha- until recently. “Her life was pel at United Regional Health spent [in] the service of oth- — John 3:16 Care System in Wichita Falls. ers, and we are all blessed to A funeral Mass was celebrated have known her and to have Father Aidan Donlon, SAC, Heart busi- at the sisters’ convent in Grand been the undeserving benefi - claims this Scripture as his ness man- Prairie Aug. 12; interment was Sister Ancilla Sojka, CSFN ciaries of her incredible love favorite, one that has guided ager, who at Sutherland Memorial Park and service,” wrote Phyllis him in his 51 years as a priest, have known in Grand Prairie. Cowling, the hospital’s chief 31 of them as hospital chaplain Fr. Donlon Sr. Ancilla was born in University in 1958. She served executive offi cer, in a statement in Wichita Falls. Fr. Donlon fi rst since he fi rst Chicago, Illinois, Sept. 7, 1924. as a teacher and administrator released to hospital staff after began his service in this city as came to the Baptized with the name Dolo- in various Catholic schools, and Sr. Ancilla’s death. spiritual leader of the former city, spoke res Ursula, she was the oldest went on to earn a graduate de- “Sr. Ancilla was always in- Father Aidon Bethania Hospital, which highly of of three children and the only gree in education in 1975 from terested in people, fi nding joy evolved into United Regional Donlon, SAC the Irish (Photo by Mary E. Manley) daughter born to parents Peter Sienna Heights College. She later and energy in her interaction Health Care System’s (URHCS) priest and and Elisabeth (Wrzesinska) pursued studies in Gerontology with them,” wrote Sr. Teresa 11th Street campus. his contribu- Sojka. She attended Nazareth and Nursing Home Manage- Mika, CSFN. “Her genuine When asked why he had tions. Sacred Heart parishioner Academy in Des Plaines, a ment, and became a licensed interest in people generated chosen this Scripture, Fr. Riddle, concurred with Hutch- girls’ school operated by the nursing home administrator in an enormous list of friends, Donlon responded, “Because it ings in recalling the white- Sisters of the Holy Family of 1978, serving for eight years as here in Texas, throughout the reminds me of the Lord’s love haired priest’s continual sup- Nazareth, the congregation administrator of Nazarethville, country, as well as around the being so great that he came to port, guidance, and friendship that she joined as an aspirant the congregation’s home for the world. She is remembered for save and redeem every one of through the good times and the in August 1940. She became aged in Des Plaines. her quick wit and sense of us.” rough on their life journeys. a novice in August 1942 after Having served from 1982 humor.” The headline on an August Fr. Donlon was born in graduating from high school, to 1989 as a pioneer in the She is survived by a brother, 2005 Wichita Falls Times-Record County Tipperary, Ireland, June and was given the name Sister congregation’s mission efforts in Walter Sojka, of Chicago; two News article about Fr. Donlon 2, 1929. His father was a law- Mary Ancilla. She pronounced the Philippines, Sr. Ancilla was nieces, Susan Accardi and refl ects how convincingly he yer, and his mother, a school fi nal vows Aug. 5, 1950, in the considered a leader within her Adrienne Jaworski; several has embraced this belief. The teacher. His three brothers, congregation’s Sacred Heart religious order and came to Texas great-nieces and great-neph- article, recognizing Fr. Donlon’s Brendan, Kevin, and Angus, Province. in 1992 to serve as provincial su- ews; several cousins; and her golden anniversary as a priest also became priests. Sr. Ancilla spent much of perior within the Blessed Frances religious sisters. Memorial and his seasoned chaplain The Roscrea native entered her early life in the congrega- Siedliska Province. In this role, gifts in her honor may be made service, was labeled with the the Society of the Catholic tion in the teaching ministry, she became a board member to Nazarethville Home for Ag- headline “In the spirit of love.” (SAC) Apostolate, or Pallotine having earned an under- of Mother Frances Hospital in ing Seniors, 300 N. River Road, The Pallotine father has come Fathers, in January 1948. He graduate degree from De Paul Tyler and of Bethania Hospital Des Plaines, IL 60016. to be recognized for his kind, was ordained in August 1955 in Christ-like ways and his ecu- Buenos Aires, Argentina, and menical stance in this commu- came to the United States in nity of 100,000. 1956. Before coming to Wichita Cindi Majewski, URHCS Falls, he led churches in Lub- medical records director, has bock; Denver City, Texas; and witnessed his unfailing com- Ely, Nevada, and was chaplain passion with patients, their at Mercy Hospital in Muskeg- family members, and staff on, Michigan. In October 1994, alike, regardless of denomina- he was named to the Knights of tion, a compassion she has the Holy Sepulcher. witnessed since he fi rst came to Recently, Fr. Donlon con- Bethania in 1975. In fact, Our fi rmed that, even after the Lady Queen of Peace parish- sisters depart, he will remain ioner Majewski noted that the to serve the many folks who priest had been instrumental in depend on him. “That is,” he her conversion to Catholicism. said, with his typically Irish Knights of Columbus droll wit, “if they will have Council #1473 representative me.” Mike Brown is another OLQP “It’s a long way to Tipper- parishioner and devoted fan ary,” as the British World War I of Fr. Donlon. Brown, the lay anthem goes, yet, in coming to spearhead for the annual Father know Fr. Donlon, it is clear he Donlon Vocations Dinner, said, has claimed Wichita Falls as his “Fr. Donlon exemplifi es what home, and that there is no other being a Catholic priest, hospital place he would rather be. In the chaplain, and KC member are words of his devoted longtime all about. He is a true follower assistant, Pat Saulsbury, there CAMPUS MINISTRY GROTTO — A new Grotto at the University of North Texas/Texas Woman’s University Catholic of Christ.” are countless supporters of this Campus Ministry Center was recently dedicated in memory of Marianist Father Bob Lewandowski, who served the Catholic community from 1990 until his death in August 2003. The construction of the grotto, which was funded by students, alumni, Joann Riddle, former nurse, beloved man, who wouldn’t and local businesses, was carried out by present and former students under the guidance of Eric Gray (left), campus and Rick Hutchings, Sacred have it any other way. minister. Gray is shown with a Knights of Columbus Honor Guard on the occasion of the grotto’s dedication. Page 14 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Honored Graduates

THE COLONY DENTON OUR LADY OF FORT WORTH CASSATA DENTON GRACE HIGH SCHOOL THE COLONY Blessing of Graduates AMON CARTER- HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL RIVERSIDE efore you were even formed, God knew B HIGH SCHOOL you. While in your mother’s womb, God named you. At your birth, God’s breath fi lled you with life. Today we celebrate what you have become at this moment in time. And so we pray, God of our beginnings, We thank you for the gifts of these graduates; Their excitement, their awesome wonder and curiosity, their open speech and encouraging words. Their contributions have blessed and challenged us, and we have become Robert Lavery Laura Saucedo Amy Lynn Jamie Wright Outstanding Senior a richer and more diverse community Valedictorian Price Valedictorian Award because of them. Laura Saucedo, 2006 Valedictorian The Colony High School Kaitlin Burke Robert Lavery received valedictorian for Amon- Cassata High School valedictorian Jamie Wright the Outstanding Senior As they step forward into the world that Valedictorian Carter Riverside High valedictorian Amy Lynn attends Holy Cross Church Award for Our Lady of Grace awaits, comfort their fears with the full Denton High School School in Fort Worth, is Price spent 184 hours in The Colony. She is High School in Denton. At knowledge of your divine presence. valedictorian Kaitlin Burke a member of St. George doing volunteer work at a member of the youth St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a member of St. Mark Parish in Fort Worth. St. Andrew School in Fort group and youth softball in Grapevine, Robert was an Strengthen their resolve to walk in Church in Denton. There, She has served as a lec- Worth. Her hours included team. She has served as altar server and a member the footsteps of Jesus as modern-day she was involved in the tor, religious education preparing labs, assisting a church office volunteer of the parish Vocations Life Teen youth program disciples in a world that needs their spirit. teacher, and youth group in experiments, grading and nursery babysitter. As Committee. Community and served the parish as a member. In addition to her assignments, and assess- a member of the National service projects included Guide their feet as they move through lector, extraordinary min- parish activities, Laura has ing inventory. She also Honor Society, she has Katrina Relief, Pro-Life ister of the Eucharist, and life, protecting them from the pitfalls of performed weekend school volunteers with the Botani- volunteered at the local Rally and rosaries, and the a Vacation Bible School darkness while they help to lead future clean-ups, volunteered cal Research Institute of library, elementary school Christian Community Ac- volunteer. Her community at the Fort Worth Zoo, Texas and has earned the carnivals, the community tion. The son of Robert and generations into the warmth and promise service projects included helped with school blood Presidential Scholarship Easter egg hunt, and the Katherine Lavery, Robert work with the Children’s of your light. drives, and collected toys, from Texas Wesleyan Uni- school’s marching band will attend the University of Cumberland Home, the teddy bears, and coats for versity as well as the Leo clinic. Jamie is the daugh- St. Thomas in Houston. We ask this blessing upon each of them, Nelson Center for Mis- children in need. She will Benavides Award presented ter of James and Kathleen treated and Misguided In the name of the Father, the Son, and Wright. She will attend attend the University of by Tarrant County Chal- Children, and the Mildred the Holy Spirit. Texas at Arlington. Laura lenge. Amy is the daughter the University of Texas at Hawk Elementary School Dallas. is the daughter of José and of Patrick Price. Library. The daughter of Used with permission from the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry Julia Saucedo. Patrick and Denise Burke, Kaitlin plans to attend Texas A&M University in BETHESDA C.F. BREWER CROWLEY College Station. CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL NORTH CROWLEY HIGH SCHOOL ERA RYAN ERA ISD DENTON CALVARY HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY

Erika Metzler Outstanding Senior Alexandra Award Erika Metzler received Katie Metzler Villanueva the Outstanding Senior Alessandra Valedictorian Salutatorian, Award for Our Lady of Grace Era ISD valedictorian National Hispanic Daniel Joseph High School in Denton. A Maria Masci- Katie Metzler is active Scholar Jeffrey Runyan member of St. Mark Parish arelli at St. Mary’s Parish in National Hispanic Schol- Thomas Tate Valedictorian in Denton, she has served Valedictorian Gainesville, where she ar Alexandra Villanueva Valedictorian North Crowley High as a eucharistic minister, Alessandra Maria Mas- has been a lector, Sunday was the Bethesda Christian Jeffrey Thomas Tate, C.F. School valedictorian lector, Life Teen member, ciarelli achieved the honor school teaching assistant, School salutatorian for Brewer High School vale- Daniel Joseph Runyan is a confirmation retreat youth of valedictorian for Ryan usher, Children’s Liturgy the class of 2006. She is dictorian, is a parishioner member of St. Andrew Par- leader, and was a par- High School in Denton. of the Word teaching as- a member of St. Stephen of Holy Family Church in ish in Fort Worth, where he ticipant in the 2005 World A member of St. Mark sistant, and a member of the Parish in Weatherford, Fort Worth, where he has was part of the youth group Katie Lira Youth Day in Cologne, Parish in Denton, she has youth group. Community where she participates in delivered Thanksgiving and participated in the Salutatorian Germany. As a member of been a Life Teen member, service projects include youth group Bible studies, and Christmas baskets to Youth 2000 retreats. He has Denton Calvary Academy Regnum Christi, a Catholic participating in parish volunteer work at Ronald attends post-confirmation needy families and served done volunteer work at a salutatorian Katie Lira ministry group working clothing and canned food McDonald House, Habitat religious education, and as a teacher’s aide for Re- local hospital and donated is a member of St. Mark with churches and charities drives. Additional service for Humanity, and Relay plays in the church band. ligious Formation of Chil- graphic designs to various Parish in Denton. She for children, she took part projects include delivering for Life. She also assisted Outside of parish life, she dren. He has been an active non-profit organizations. participated in the Life in five-day mission trips food to elderly residents with roadside clean up, volunteered with the Cen- volunteer with Habitat for He also took advantage Teen program and served to Atlanta, Georgia, and and adopting a family for fixed a house for Katrina ter of Hope Food Shelter Humanity, Ronald McDon- of volunteer opportunities as an extraordinary min- Chicago, Illinois. She has Christmas. Alessandra is evacuees, and served as a and served on the student ald House, and GM-UAW with the Key Club at North ister of the Eucharist. She been recognized for giving the daughter of Filippo Players in Progress coach. council. She will attend Because We Care. Jeffrey Crowley High. The son of will attend Texas Woman’s more than 100 hours in and Alice Masciarelli. She The daughter of Karl and Texas A&M University in will attend Texas Christian Michael and Mary Runyan, University in Denton. Katie community service. Erika will attend the University Kathy Metzler, Katie will College Station. Alexandra University in Fort Worth. Daniel will attend the Uni- is the daughter of Ralph and is the daughter of Michael of Southern California in attend the University of is the daughter of George He is the son of Garland versity of Texas at Austin. Susan Lira. and Tamera Metzler. Los Angeles. Texas at Dallas. and Elsa Villanueva. and Sharon Tate. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Page 15 Honored Graduates

NOLAN CATHOLIC WINDTHORST GRANBURY SACRED HEART MUNDAY HIGH SCHOOL NORTH SIDE GRANBURY HIGH CATHOLIC MUNDAY WINDTHORST HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

Bich Dieu Jessica Ann Robert Sparks Valedictorian Appointment to the Bich Dieu achieved the Joseph Eric Robert Faryn Stallcup United States Air honor of valedictorian at Joelle Ruth Kaitlyn Marie Valedictorian Force Academy North Side High School Mueller Valedictorian National Merit Robert Sparks, the son in Fort Worth. A member Appointment to the Fuhrmann Sosolik Windthorst High School Finalist of Bob and Sandra Sparks, of Christ the King Church United States Valedictorian Valedictorian valedictorian Faryn Stall- National Merit Final- has been appointed to the in Fort Worth, Bich partici- Merchant Marine Joelle Ruth Fuhrmann, Munday High School cup is a member of St. ist Jessica Ann Joseph U.S. Air Force Academy in pated in the Sunday School Academy valedictorian of Sacred valedictorian Kaitlyn Marie Mary Parish in Wind- achieved the honor of Colorado Springs. A mem- program there. Service Eric Robert Mueller, Heart School in Muenster, Sosolik is a member of St. thorst. She has served valedictorian for Nolan ber of St. John the Apostle projects included work the son of Robert and is a member of Sacred Heart Joseph Parish in Rhine- as a member of the youth Catholic High School. Church in North Richland with the Tarrant County Hilary Mueller, has been Parish. She served as an land, where she partici- ministry, Youth Ministry At St. John the Apostle Hills, Robert was an active Food Bank, North Side appointed to the U.S. Mer- extraordinary minister pates in the church choir, is Leadership Board, and as Church in North Richland volunteer with Habitat for Interchurch Agency, Trin- chant Marine Academy in of the Eucharist, music a lector for Youth Sunday, a greeter. Additional activi- Hills, she served as a Com- Humanity. ity Trash Bash, Cowtown Kings Point, New York. At minister, and volunteer and is an altar server. Com- ties included Bible School munion minister, religious Clean Up, Mayfest, North St. Frances Cabrini Parish for various parish events. munity projects included volunteer, Christmas park education teacher’s aide, Side Recycling, and the in Granbury, Eric served as She was a Hugh O’Brian membership in the Com- decoration, coaching little and was a fall festival Boys and Girls Club. Bich a Youth Council member, Ambassador and Coun- munity Life Involvement league basketball, and volunteer. In addition to Blessed is the daughter of Kinh usher, altar server, and, for selor, a member of the Council for four years, participating in the sum- her parish involvement, Dieu and Loan Dancj and his Eagle Scout project, Keep Muenster Beautiful picking up trash with CLIC mer library program. Faryn Jessica volunteered with are the will attend Texas Christian landscaped the front of the Board, a volunteer life- and the Purple Cloud Band, is the daughter of Robert Habitat for Humanity and University in Fort Worth. church. Outside of parish guard, Red Cross swim- and donating blood to the and Gina Stallcup. She was a part of the Christian ming instructor, volunteer Red Cross. Kaitlyn is the peacemakers; life, he was involved with will attend Midwestern Ministry Leadership Team. Junior Leadership in Gran- chemistry and math tutor, a daughter of Bobby and State University in Wichita The daughter of George and bury, Habitat for Human- participant in the Shattered Debbie Sosolik. She will Falls. Laly Joseph, Jessica will they shall be ity, and Scouts Roadside Dreams Program, and was attend Angelo State Uni- study chemistry at Texas Cleanup. active with the Community versity in San Angelo. A&M University in College called Outreach Program. Joelle Station. will study engineering at SOUTH HILLS MUENSTER the Texas Tech University children of Honors College. She is the STEPHENV I L L E HIGH SCHOOL MUENSTER daughter of Francis and STEPHENVILLE God. HIGH SCHOOL Cathie Fuhrmann. HIGH SCHOOL Matthew 5:9

Abby Crystle Joe Richard Michael An- Endres Kilianski III Valedictorian Danielle Salutatorian drew Muenster High School Cheri Ann Veitenheimer Nolan Catholic High McKinney valedictorian Abby Crystle Salutatorian School salutatorian Joe Salutatorian Endres is a member of Sa- Spellmeier Danielle Veitenheimer Richard Kilianski III is a South Hills High School cred Heart Parish in Muen- David A. Salutatorian achieved the honor of salu- member of St. Francis of salutatorian Michael An- ster, where she participated Walterscheid Cheri Ann Spellmeier tatorian for the Windthorst Assisi Parish in Grape- drew McKinney is a mem- in the religious education Salutatorian distinguished herself as High School graduating vine. During summers, ber of St. Bartholomew program, was involved with Sacred Heart High School salutatorian for the Ste- class of 2006. She is a he worked at Holy Trinity Cory Zebian Parish in Fort Worth. He the Sacred Heart youth salutatorian David A. Wal- phenville High School member of St. Mary Parish School assisting the main- Appointment to served as a middle school group, served as a lector terscheid is a member of graduating class of 2006. in Windthorst, where she tenance director in painting the United States youth group assistant for and eucharistic minister for Sacred Heart Parish in She is a member of St. has been involved with the classrooms, painting the Naval Academy four years, was a member the youth Mass, and was Muenster, where he has Brendan Parish in Stephen- Youth Leadership Board, gym, assembling scaffold- Cory Zebian, the son of the YSN high school a youth retreat volunteer. been an altar server and a ville, where she has served youth group, youth choir, ing, patching drywall, and of Bob and Rita Zebian, youth group, participated In addition to her parish volunteer for various parish as a religious education and served as a eucharistic moving and assembling has been appointed to the in the Youth Praise Band, activities, Abby served and school functions and teacher and lector. In ad- minister and greeter. Other furniture. An Eagle Scout U.S. Naval Academy in and was a member of the her community through repair and maintenance dition to her parish activi- service projects include with the Silver Palm, he Annapolis, Maryland. As a confirmation team. Com- numerous institutions and projects. In addition to ties, Cheri Ann has been a Nursing Home Ministry, supervised the construc- member of Good Shepherd munity service activities organizations such as the his parish activities, he nursing home volunteer, Bible School volunteer, fire tion and installation of Catholic Community in include Camp Fort Worth, St. Richard’s Villa Nursing assists with local trash NYSP Camp counselor, department volunteer, town superior quality podiums Colleyville, Cory served as The Pines Catholic Camp Home, Muenster Memo- clean-up and serves as a and a Stephenville Park clean-ups, Christmas park for Holy Trinity School for a cross bearer and lector. support staff, and the rial Hospital, the National referee for the Youth Soccer and Recreation basketball decoration, and coaching his Eagle service project. Additional volunteer proj- YES (Youth Encouraging Honor Society, and Keep Association. David is the coach. She will major in little league basketball. Joe plans to attend Texas ects include work at GRACE Service) Committee. The Muenster Beautiful. Abby son of Anthony Jay and education and math at Danielle is the daughter of A&M University in College Food Bank and commu- son of David and Linda is the daughter of Monte Jeannene Walterscheid. He Tarleton State University in Charles and Mitzi Veiten- Station. He is the son of nity events through Nolan McKinney, Michael will and Jacque Endres. She will attend Oklahoma State Stephenville. Cheri Ann is heimer. She will attend the Dr. Joe Kilianski Jr. and Outreach with elementary attend the University of will attend the University University in Stillwater, the daughter of Robert and University of North Texas Helene Kilianski. school children. Texas at Arlington. of Texas at Austin. Oklahoma. Cheryl Spellmeier. in Denton. Page 16 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Page 17

Left: Campers coax smiles out of youth at Hope Tutoring in Arlington during an outdoor activity. (Photo by Adrienne Newcomb)

Below: At Faith Mission in Wichita Falls, Chelsea Right: Each Hermes of St. Peter Parish in Lindsay and Emily day campers Bialas from St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Arlington received sort donated food items. (Photo by John Shaffer) buttons with a different phrase from the Lord’s Prayer and Above: A Bible surrounded by candles that are arranged in the shape were asked of a cross becomes a focus point for contemplation at an evening prayer to refl ect on By Jeff Hedglen, Director, Camp Fort Worth service at Camp Fort Worth in Arlington. (Photo by Adrienne Newcomb) it as they went about their daily tasks. ur Father who art in heaven…. Thus begins Give us this day our daily bread… the prayer most Catholics have known since they During our week at CFW, we are given the chance to be a helping hand in were children. Two thousand years ago Jesus the community. To many, we are the daily bread of Christ as we entertain taught the multitudes how to pray, and in the and teach children, visit the elders, clean and fi x up a school, make cribs for [the children of] underprivileged parents, and help the people who don’t process gave us this famous prayer. This sum- have all the opportunities we do. But in the end, they become our daily bread. mer more than 180 teenagers and 60 adults put By working with them, we see what Jesus went through every day: healing, Below: Rico Gomes of St. Bartholomew Parish in Fort Worth serves teaching, feeding, and listening to the children of God. As we do all these food at Faith Mission in Wichita Falls. (Photo by John Shaffer) the words of the Our Father into action as they do things, we come closer to Christ. every year at Camp Fort Worth. — Chris “Turtle” Frankie, St. Joseph Parish, Arlington

These 240 people represent 23 hosts us. parish communities from Dublin, There is a lot of sweat, tears, And forgive us our trespasses, in the southern area of the dio- smiles, and laughter behind all of cese, to Quanah, in the far north- the work, but the faith in action as we forgive those who west corner. They gathered at St. does not stop at the work site. Above: Cory Osborne of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Carrollton; Joseph Crowley of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Arlington; and Dave Mallari of St. Mark Parish, Denton, prepare wood for use in building infant cribs trespass against us… Below: Matthew Parish in Arlington in After we are cleaned up from the Meredith Torres from St. Matthew at St. Matthew Parish in Arlington. (Photo by Adrienne Newcomb) Parish in Arlington helps a student at Hope June and at Notre Dame High day’s work, we move to our eve- Asking for forgiveness is a challenge that we must all accept. At camp, we Tutoring. (Photo by Adrienne Newcomb) School in Wichita Falls in July. ning program that is fi lled with received the sacrament of reconciliation and were absolved. The ambiance of The goal of Camp Fort Worth faith sharing, powerful worship, Each year at camp we take as ing and praying. At the end of trust, love, and service was a sign of God’s daily presence at camp. is to put our faith into action. We and solemn prayer experiences. our theme the prayer that Jesus the day we strive to connect the — Carlos Hernandez, St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Carrollton do this by doing service ministry Interwoven with these moments taught us. Every morning at events of the day with the Scrip- during the day at places like Boys are the deep and lasting friend- breakfast the campers are given ture of the day. and Girls Clubs, nursing homes, ships that are formed. These a button with one phrase of the What follows are some refl ec- Hope Tutoring, Mission Arling- friendships develop into more Our Father on it. The idea is to tions from this summer’s campers Lead us not into temptation, ton, and Faith Mission. We also than just being “camp buddies”; refl ect on this part of the prayer on the ancient prayer made new build baby beds from scratch they are a very real experience of as they go about their day work- each day as we say… but deliver us from evil… that are donated to local preg- the Body of Christ, for they are I think it means [that] when we fall God will bring us back For thine is the nancy centers, and we do a lot formed in the midst of service to Our Father, who art in heaven, to him. I thought of that when I was at Faith Mission. The of sprucing up at the place that Jesus and his body. people there were giving their testimonies, and really it kingdom, the power, hallowed be thy name… was inspiring, because the message that I got out of that was [that] we all are tempted, and if we fall, God really and the glory, now The singing at Camp Fort Worth has made worshipping God very special to will deliver us from evil — all we have to do is ask for it. me. Worship time was a good way to just wind down from the hard work we and forever… — Charles Short, St. Rita Parish, Fort Worth had been doing that day and to praise God and to thank him. It was also a Focusing on that verse all day really enforced the time to lift up the Lord and sing about how holy, magnifi cent, and glorious he mission for Camp Fort Worth, putting faith into is. When you sing, you pray twice, so I know we all did a lot of praying. Sing- action. It helped me look back on the week and ing for God was very meaningful to me at CFW! realize that everything we’d done was for God’s — Heather Myers, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Arlington glory. — Alyssa Trutter, St. Ann Parish, Burleson

Thy kingdom come thy will be done On Tuesday at Camp Fort camp sent them a fan?” Every- Patti Kavanaugh from St. Rita crosses at the closing ceremony, Worth in Wichita Falls, Ryan one thought this was a great Parish in Fort Worth is a parent we always say, “Take it home.” on earth as it is in heaven… Morgan, from St. Vincent de idea, and we decided to take up of campers. She said: “My daugh- This is the singular challenge of Paul Parish in Arlington, went a collection in the small group Every time I pray those simple words, it is a constant reminder ters have attended Camp Fort CFW. It is one thing to have a with his group to one of the fi ve sharing time later in the week. that it is up to not only me, but my fellow Christians, to help Worth for many years. As their great faith building experience in the Boys and Girls Clubs we When all was said and done, implement God’s will of love to others here on earth, as we mother, I see Camp Fort Worth the midst of friends away from ministered to at camp. we raised $625 and purchased believe God’s will is done in heaven. Everywhere I turned as the single most faith-building home, but it is another thing to While he was there he real- four large commercial-grade at CFW, I saw people doing just that. Whether it was experience of their teenage years. continue to live this change back ized that the air conditioning, if fans and two box fans, and making breakfast [in] the wee hours of the morning or They return from CFW with faith home and at school. there was any, was not working delivered them to the clubs painting stripes in a parking lot or even just simply renewed, absolutely glowing If we can accomplish this, very well. Plus there were only that needed them most. On making new friends, God’s will was put into action with the Holy Spirit.” God’s name will be hallowed, his two small fans, so the place was Thursday, Ryan was wearing every day. It is our responsibility as children of It is exactly this glow of the will, will be done, everyone will very hot. He shared later that his DCYC 2006 T-shirt with God to do what St. Francis once said, “Preach Spirit that we need to share with have their daily bread, trespasses Right: For a Camp Fort he had decided that when he the theme emblazoned on it, the Gospel at all times, and when necessary the world. will be forgiven, temptation and Worth service project, use words.” Camp Fort Worth is a great way got back home, he was going to “Be the Fire That Sparks the Above: Youth attending Camp Fort Worth at Notre Dame School in Wichita As we hand out the camp evil will be avoided, and truly, Kaylen Short cleans desks for us, as youth, to use our talents to do just save his money and buy a box Change.” Ryan had lived the Falls kick up their heels during an evening worship and praise session. the kingdom, the power, and the for the new school year fan and mail it to this Boys and theme and sparked a change Prayer is a strong component of the Camp Fort Worth experience, energizing that and make a difference in the world. glory will be our Father’s forever at Notre Dame School in Girls Club. that is blowing through the the young people to accomplish Christ’s work at the various service projects Wichita Falls. (Photo by — Nicole Bayer, Sacred Heart Parish, Left: The parking lot at St. Matthew Parish in and ever. Then he said, “What if every Boys and Girls Clubs today and to which they are assigned during the week. (Photo by John Shaffer) John Shaffer) Muenster Arlington gets new paint. (Photo by Adrienne Newcomb) Amen church represented here at for years to come. Page 18 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Katrina and Rita One year after Katrina and Rita the re-building continues

Dan Voelkel, left, and Rob Mittelbronn of Norman Voelkel Construction look over blueprints for the renovation of St. Clement of Rome Church in Metairie, Louisiana, July 25. After the church sustained extensive Workers from Palm Harbor Homes in Austin move a modular house into position fl ood damage from in a housing development in New Orleans Aug. 17. The lot is owned by St. Peter Hurricane Katrina, Claver/Ujamaa Community Development Corporation. It is an example of what the parish relocated the Catholic-run Providence Community Housing initiative wants to do with 196 Masses to an adjacent blighted properties it has acquired from the city of New Orleans. Providence gymnasium. The parish hopes to build, rehab, or operate 7,000 housing units in the next fi ve years. plans to reopen the (CNS photo/Peter Finney Jr., CLARION HERALD) church for Mass in August. (CNS photo/ Mike Crupi, CATHOLIC COURIER) Catholic initiative off ers hope to families

FROM PAGE 1 diocese consolidated six schools fl ooded more than 10,000 homes. By Peter Finney Jr. Orleans. homes, remodeling apartments into three and has been doing As a result of both hurricanes, NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — “Pre-Katrina, we were in the for the elderly, and helping es- repair work on 10 schools that seven Catholic schools and eight This was one serious crane. business of hope,” he said. “Post- tablish new communities. remain open. parishes in the diocese were dam- With the power of a few levers Katrina, our business has taken “We don’t build levees, but The new school year in the aged, but have since been repaired and pulleys, the crane plucked a on a much greater scale and a if we did, we’d be right out Biloxi Diocese started in early and are currently functional. 41,000-pound modular housing greater sense of urgency. We need there,” Dubuisson told Catholic August, and according to Mike unit from the ground Aug. 7 and small victories. It’s about small News Service in a telephone Ladner, diocesan superintendent carefully deposited it on a raised victories and it’s about hope.” interview. of schools, crisis management IN THE L AKE C HARLES D IOCESE, wooden platform prepared a few The modular houses set into The New Orleans Archdio- plans have been fi nalized, build- Rita caused severe damage in days earlier to accept it. place on two side-by-side lots cese was hit with $120 million ings have been modifi ed — with several counties, and its strong In a matter of minutes — like Aug. 7 were actually placed on in uninsured losses alone and electrical outlets placed higher wind and storm surges essen- an oversized tower of Lego pieces property owned by St. Peter is in the midst of the arduous off the fl oors and away from tially fl attened the civil entity of — another New Orleans family Claver/Ujamaa Community De- process of repairing wind- and future fl ooding — and school Cameron Parish, a region that was on the road home. velopment Corporation, which flood-damaged schools and offi cials have been advised to includes fi ve parishes and fi ve As president of Providence had acquired the lots from the churches. Six churches have been take school records with them to mission churches, nine of which Community Housing, a Catholic- city within the last year. “But this permanently closed and 23 have a dry place in the event of another had been temporarily closed run post-Katrina housing initia- is a wonderful example of what closed temporarily. A number hurricane. because of storm damage. tive, Jim Kelly anticipates sights will happen with the 196 proper- of churches are still undergoing In Biloxi and other areas, Currently, three damaged such as this over the months ties,” Kelly told the Clarion Herald, repairs, and 24 churches and one many are taking to heart what churches are in the very early ahead will produce a commod- newspaper of the New Orleans mission that sustained extensive they would do differently in the stages of repair, after gaining ity that has been in short supply Archdiocese. fl ooding damage have reopened. face of a hurricane, but they are approval from the local gov- since last August — hope. To get this fi rst project rolling, Sixteen schools are still closed, also hoping just to get their lives ernment, the Army Corps of Providence was among 22 mayoral candidate Rob Couhig and 21 have remained open while back to where they were prior to Engineers, and FEMA. For the nonprofi t and private develop- and partners Sam LeBlanc and being repaired. the storms. past several months, the mission ers that won approval Aug. 1 to David Loeb, through their com- Although the archdiocese has chapel of St. Patrick, a mission of rehabilitate about 2,000 blighted pany, Traditional New Orleans fi led paperwork with the Federal St. Mary of the Lake Church in Big properties that have been seized Homes, purchased the modular Emergency Management Agency THAT’S THE CASE IN TEXAS, Lake, has been the only church in by the city of New Orleans be- units, and Providence bought the in the hopes of being reimbursed as well, where Karen Gilman, Cameron Parish safe enough to cause their owners have failed homes from them with fi nancing for costs associated with the editor of the East Texas Catholic, have Masses on a regular basis. to pay taxes. from Chase Bank and Fannie rebuilding of schools and other Beaumont’s diocesan newspaper, “It’s still a very diffi cult time Providence applied for and Mae. The home design has been non-worship facilities, it is un- noted that nearly a year later “life for many people,” said Morris was conditionally awarded 196 approved by the Preservation clear how much the archdiocese is not back to normal.” LeBleu, director of communica- properties in all. Those property Resource Center. will eventually receive. FEMA Although Rita was overshad- tions for the diocese and editor owners have been mailed letters Kelly admitted this is a com- will not pay to rebuild church owed by Katrina, its destruc- of its diocesan newspaper, The giving them 60 days to redeem the plex arrangement. buildings. tion can’t be dismissed by local Southwest Catholic. He noted that properties by paying back taxes “This is a pilot project,” Kelly residents now accustomed to the only about 5 percent to 6 percent and liens, but it is unlikely many said. “We’re all trying to fi gure ever-present blue tarps marking of the residents of Cameron Par- will do so because the lots have out how we’re going to make this THE BILOXI DIOCESE suffered signs of repair. In Beaumont, one ish have returned. lain dormant for years. happen. But everyone’s donating property damage of $70 million church closed because of hur- On July 23, for the fi rst time Some are vacant lots and some a lot of time.” and only half of the damage is ricane damage and fi ve closed since Hurricane Rita, a Sunday are houses that are in such bad A Texas modular house con- covered by insurance. Thirteen temporarily for ongoing repairs. Mass was celebrated at Our condition they probably will be struction factory, Palm Harbor churches were damaged, and One Catholic school closed but Lady Star of the Sea in Cameron. demolished to allow a complete Homes in Austin, built the two three of them will not reopen. will reopen for the upcoming Parishioners brought their own rebuild with fast-track modular three-bedroom, two-bathroom, The future of one church is cur- school year. chairs and prayed together in the construction, Kelly said. 1,350-square-foot homes, and rently undetermined. Five are Just prior to Hurricane Rita, empty shell of the church. “I don’t believe the healing they were transported in two using temporary locations until the Louisiana dioceses of Houma- “It was good to see the church process can truly begin until we sections. Within two weeks, the their buildings can be repaired, Thibodaux and Lake Charles and be in it and worship,” Le- put people back into their own homes will have full electrical and four have been in use while were busy assisting Katrina Bleu said, even if it will be a long homes or their new homes or and water hookups, and they undergoing major repairs. evacuees. Although Katrina in- time before parishioners will apartments,” said Kelly, who should be ready to be occupied. Katrina also destroyed fi ve fl icted minimal damage on the actually be inside the church as is also CEO of Catholic Chari- They will sell for about $100,000, schools and damaged 10. The Houma-Thibodaux Diocese, Rita it once was. ties in the Archdiocese of New CONTINUED NEXT PAGE NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Page 19 Katrina and Rita Door-to-door post-Katrina counseling critical to recovery

By Peter Finney Jr. mental health is teetering. “respite” program that would NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — The “The level of anxiety and allow children to get away from long haul is here. people feeling overwhelmed and angry parents. Every day, teams of counselors saying ‘I don’t know if I can take “We are seeing an increase in and social workers with Catholic this’ is up,” said Rigamer, who is domestic violence, which trans- Charities of the Archdiocese of a psychiatrist. fers to kids,” Cormier said. New Orleans visit hurricane- Many people have been “sty- Catholic Charities also has devastated neighborhoods and mied by the insurance companies two related programs to help go door-to-door asking people and by the hopelessness of the people deal with post-Katrina Sister Vera Butler talks with a resident just returning to his neighborhood simple questions related to com- hoops they have to jump through realities. Counseling Solutions six months after Hurricane Katrina. She is the 2006 recipient of the Lumen plex problems. to get funds. It’s sort of an ur- — which was in place before Christi Award from the Catholic Church Extension Society, (CNS photo/Nancy Behind every door is a Katrina banwide malaise,” he told the Katrina — provides counseling, survivor with his or her sobering Clarion Herald, the New Orleans paid through insurance cover- Irish-born Presentation nun story. The stories haven’t changed archdiocesan newspaper. age or on a sliding-scale basis, much since Katrina hit nearly a The Louisiana Spirit program at fi ve locations throughout the honored for work with poor year ago, and that is perhaps the is changing lives the old-fash- archdiocese. Director Bill Swann CHICAGO (CNS) — An Irish- and her boundless energy and saddest indicator of a community ioned way — by reaching out is attempting to set up group born Presentation sister who creativity.” in the midst of a collective mental to people instead of waiting for sessions of the program at local was well acquainted with the “Sister Vera Butler is a cata- health crisis. them to come forward for help. churches. hard times faced by many New lyst for thousands of Catholics By early July, social workers Every day Louisiana Spirit Another program is Katrina Orleans residents long before and other Christian men and and counselors with Catho- regional director Heidi Nuss Aid Today which offers long- term case management for last year’s hurricanes is the 2006 women of faith throughout the lic Charities’ Louisiana Spirit colors in a map with a yellow Katrina victims. The program is recipient of the Catholic Church Archdiocese of New Orleans to outreach program, had person- marker to indicate where a team funded through a grant provided Extension Society’s Lumen make the important connection ally visited 65,000 people and has been. Social workers provide by the United Methodist Church Christi Award. in their lives between faith and reported spikes in domestic an empathetic ear and emotional and Catholic Charities USA. Sister Vera Butler, who has service,” he added. violence, child abuse, substance support, and then leave the per- “It’s very individualized help lived in New Orleans since 1990, Sister Vera, the director of abuse, depression, and suicidal son with an updated resource that will help someone get on directs a daily lunch program outreach ministries at St. Joseph’s tendencies. list for agencies that can provide the road to recovery,” said di- on the outskirts of the city and Church, also makes frequent vis- Now the program is in dan- needed services. If during the rector Joseph Mahoney, noting is executive director of the Tu- its to the elderly and helps them ger of elimination because the conversation the person looks that clients may need help with lane/Canal Neighborhood De- manage their bills. Federal Emergency Manage- distraught, Louisiana Spirit can Katrina-related paperwork or velopment Cooperative, which When Hurricane Katrina ment Agency is refusing to pay send a counselor to the person’s they might need referrals to other helps fi rst-time homeowners and struck, she walked the streets for certain previously approved home within 24 hours for up to agencies or counseling and sup- works in other ways to improve of New Orleans, offering sand- and budgeted services, leaving fi ve visits. port services. the quality of life for people living wiches and cold drinks to anyone Catholic Charities with a $20,000 “No other program sends a The program has helped and working in the area. she happened to meet, along daily shortfall and an uncertain licensed counselor to your door 1,000 clients since January and The national Lumen Christi with hope, reassurance and future. to come to see you,” Nuss said, is expected to run through next Award, Latin for “light of Christ,” optimism. A recent report by The New York adding that there is no eligibil- October. Because there is a wait- is presented annually by the Chi- Sister Vera said she accepted Times noted that the annual sui- ity criteria to get the counseling. ing list, only people over age cago-based society to recognize the award “in the name of all cide rate in New Orleans tripled “All you have to do is say, ‘I want 55 or who have a disability are outstanding missionary work in the people here in New Orleans in the four months after Hurri- to talk to somebody.’ That’s the currently being advised. America. who have lost everything and cane Katrina — from fewer than eligibility.” According to Rigamer, not The award is to be presented to yet who still tell me that they are nine a year per 100,000 residents Tracy Cormier, the children’s everyone who is depressed needs Sister Vera, along with a $10,000 blessed, because they have been to 26 per 100,000. team clinical manager, said she to see a medical professional, but gift to the nun and $25,000 to the able to experience God through Dr. Elmore Rigamer, medical has witnessed an increase in he advises those with depres- New Orleans Archdiocese, from the generosity of others.” director of Catholic Charities in nightmares and “regressive” sive moods to “connect with Catholic Extension at a Sept. 23 Catholic Extension, the lead- New Orleans, said he isn’t in a po- behavior such as children want- someone.” Mass and dinner in Chicago. ing supporter of Catholic mis- sition to contradict the apparent ing to sleep with their parents. Another key to recovery, he In a statement, Archbishop sions in the U.S., has raised and threefold increase in the suicide But she said there is a critical said, is to have a plan. “You Alfred C. Hughes of New Or- distributed more than $400 mil- rate, but he does know from the lack of psychiatric resources in can’t get out of depression if you leans praised Sister Vera for “her lion over its 100-year history. The fi rsthand evidence gathered by New Orleans: Only 10 beds are remain passive and you can’t get deep and visible faith in God, organization funds church con- his team of 140 Louisiana Spirit available for adolescents needing moving.” her undaunted dedication to struction, religious education and workers that the community’s psychiatric help, and there is no the mission of the Presentation seminary formation, outreach Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary ministries, evangelization, sala- ‘to do justice in the way of Jesus’ ries, and operating expenses. Archbishop Hughes refl ects FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Providence, a nonprofi t corpo- Kelly said. ration, hopes to restore, rebuild, Another Ujamaa lot around or develop 7,000 housing units From p. 32 W. Muench for providing such we went through; water is both the corner and closer to St. Pe- — both single-family homes and during the next fi ve years. a warm welcome. “It was faith destructive and then life-giv- ter Claver Church will receive apartments — over the next fi ve Archbishop Hughes said in in action, and for some it was ing; the signifi cance of the its modular house in the near years. It is concentrating fi rst on hindsight he might have done long-term faith in action,” he fl ood and the original fl ood; future. two neighborhoods that it consid- a few things differently after said, smiling. the meaning of exile and then “It’s very good quality,” Kelly ers “important to the rebirth of Katrina. If another major hur- He also noted that the experi- return from exile.” said. “They do schools and even the city,” Kelly said. ricane were to strike, he would ence of Katrina deepened his He said after Katrina he mansions this way. Right now “We’re not only thinking about try to use as many local offi ces faith. In the months following the would look at his calendar and because of the cost of materials housing in those areas, but we’ll or churches as possible and storm, his prayers each day were see what he was expected to do and the scarcity of labor in New also try to do business develop- not make a long-term commit- often for the hurricane survivors. and what he was actually do- Orleans, the price break is about ment, health care, education, and ment to another location, as “I cannot read the Scriptures ing and would say to himself, equal [to regular construction]. other activities,” he said. “We’ve church offi cials did with the without all kinds of imagery “What I’m involved in— touch- But you can get these homes done got a whole lot of things we’re Baton Rouge Diocese. But he really taking on a richer mean- ing the lives of people — quicker, because, in New Orleans, trying to do, and we’ll see which said he is incredibly grateful ing,” he said. “There was a is far more important. There is how do you fi nd labor?” ones take off.” to Baton Rouge Bishop Robert light and a darkness in what something freeing about that.” Page 20 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Diocesan Complex end-of-life issues brought into clarity by speakers at Catholics Respect Life Bioethics Seminar

Story by Amy Yancy Photos by Michael Demma

A seminar entitled “End of Life Issues: Bioethics from a Catholic Perspective” was presented Aug. 4 and 5 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Grapevine. This second annual bioethics seminar, sponsored by Catholics Respect Life, a pro- life ministry within the Diocese of Fort Worth, addressed such complex issues as quality of life, advanced medical directives, liv- ing wills, and healthcare prox- ies. The seminar was hosted by Above: Dr. John Bishop Kevin Vann. Haas, president of the National For the fi rst part of the semi- Catholic Bioethics nar, Bishop Vann invited the Center, visits with clergy of the diocese to an eve- Joan Bridges at the ning session, Aug 4, which fo- Bioethics Seminar cused on awareness of today’s held at St. Francis complex end-of-life issues in an of Assisi Parish in effort to assist them in their du- Grapevine Aug. 4-5. ties as pastoral counselors. The following day’s full- Right: Father day seminar was open to all Michael Olson, participants with an interest in diocesan vicar the topic. general, speaks on Above: Bishop Kevin Vann addresses the assembly at the annual Bioethics Speakers included Dr. John end-of-life issues at Seminar. He emphasized that “We as Catholics must be united in a common M. Haas, president of the Na- the seminar. voice regarding end-of-life issues.” tional Catholic Bioethics Cen- ter, based in Philadelphia, as well as Father Michael Olson, vicar general of the Diocese of and his STL in moral theology Fr. Olson touched on “or- Alfonsiana of the Lateran Uni- portant to prepare yourself for Fort Worth. from the University of Fribourg dinary” and “extraordinary” versity in Rome. He recently a holy death.” The event began with Mass in Switzerland. He also holds a means in dealing with end-of served as a member of the The seminar provided ways celebrated by Bishop Vann. Master of Divinity degree and -life issues. Ordinary care, he Committee for the Protection of to prepare for a holy death, in- During opening remarks, he has studied at the University of explained, included a standard Human Subjects in Research at cluding a patient discussing their noted that although certain Munich and the University of of care, including medicine, the University of Texas Medical wishes with their physician and circumstances surrounding Chicago Divinity School. Before surgery, and nutrition. Extraor- Center in Houston. providing designated proxies. end-of-life issues may change assuming the presidency of dinary means includes such “These defi nitions [of ordi- Bishop Vann provided clos- across the centuries, the heart the National Catholic Bioethics things as experimental surgery nary and extraordinary care] ing remarks and a prayer. of the issue is still the same. Center, he was the John Car- and procedures. Fr. Olson, who mean different things to dif- “We as Catholics must be dinal Krol Professor of Moral has a Master of Divinity degree ferent people,” Fr. Olson said. For more information regard- united in a common voice Theology at St. Charles Bor- and an MA in theological stud- “Ethicists, medical profession- ing end-of-life issues, visit www. regarding end-of-life issues,” romeo Seminary of the Arch- ies from the University of St. als, and legal professionals all CatholicsRespectLife.com. Bishop Vann said. “We as mem- diocese of Philadelphia and Thomas in Houston, is current- have different defi nitions of bers of the Catholic faith must adjunct professor at the John ly a doctoral candidate in moral ordinary and extraordinary Contributing to this story was share the same view.” Paul II Institute for Studies of theology at the Academia means. That is why it is so im- Michael Demma. Dr. Haas gave participants, Marriage and Family. Dr. Haas who ranged from members of is currently a consultant to the the clergy and social workers Committee for Pro-Life Activi- to nurses, doctors, and caregiv- ties of the U.S. Conference of ers, an overview of what role Catholic Bishops. the National Catholic Bioethics During his talk, Fr. Olson Center plays in regard to end- addressed quality of life assess- of-life issues. Dr. Haas touched ment, hospice, and end-of-life on such subjects as advance decisions. medical directives, living wills, “We must refl ect on this health care proxies, and deter- subject matter in light of our mination of death. current culture,” Fr. Olson said. “Our concern, no matter “We’ve used death to address what we’re doing, is preserving many social problems, includ- the integrity of life in the image ing poverty — abortion; crime of God and through the blood — capital punishment; and of Christ,” Dr. Haas said. “To Medicaid — assisted suicide. me, there is no more diffi cult Human life is a gift that pre- thing to deal with than end-of- pares us for the ultimate life. life issues.” We are custodians of life, but Dr. Haas received his doctor- this doesn’t mean we have to ate in moral theology from the do everything in our power to Catholic University of America prolong it.” Above: Tables are fi lled in the St. Francis of Assisi parish hall as seminar participants listen to presentations on bioethics. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Page 21 Diocesan

Left: Father Lambert Leykam, OFM, speaks to the “standing room only” crowd gathered in the chapel at St. Francis Village in Crowley at his June 29 golden jubilee celebration.

STORY BY NICKI PREVOU / PHOTOS BY DONNA RYCKAERT Below: (L. to R.) Father Tom Keller, Deacon Julio Perez, Father Lambert Leykam, and Father John Leykam urrounded by family mem- join in prayer. “I thank God that he bers and hundreds of friends gave me the grace to be ordained a on June 29, Father Lambert priest,” wrote Fr. Leykam in his jubilee Leykam, OFM, reveled, with program. “Only with God’s help have I his customary enthusiasm, in a come to this, my golden jubilee.” day fi lled with joy and special memories. The famously-jovial Franciscan priest celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordina- tion to the priesthood with a Mass and reception held at his longtime home, St. Francis Vil- lage in Crowley. “I wanted to have my jubilee Mass on the actual anniversary date of my ordination,” said Fr. Leykam. “I am fortunate that Above: Father Tom so many of my family members Keller, associate pastor of the and special friends were able to Cathedral Basilica come from far away to join me of Saint Louis in for the occasion.” His sister-in- St. Louis, Missouri, law, nieces, and their families, offers the homily at along with a priest-cousin and Fr. Leykam’s jubilee an aunt, all made the journey Mass, sharing from other states in order to stories of his join in the Mass of Thanksgiv- mentor’s 50 years Left: Father John Abts, OFM, who joins Fr. Leykam in residence at St. ing, and to proudly pose for as a Franciscan Maximilian Kolbe Friary at St. Francis Village, speaks at the reception innumerable photographs with priest. following the liturgy, announcing the gift of a trip to Ireland for Fr. Leykam. the beaming jubilarian. Father Tom Keller, an as- Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, and delinquents, and serving in a near Fort Worth. Fr. Leykam, time I see him!” exclaimed sociate pastor with the Cathe- Illinois. nursing home while in resi- chaplain at the village since Naomi Ashlock, who has lived dral Basilica of St. Louis in St. “I thank God for the many dence as pastor at Little Flower 1998, is a well-loved presence at the village since 1995 and Louis, Missouri, and a close times I was given the privilege Church in Monroe, Louisiana. at the community’s daily Mass, who teaches ceramics to her friend from Fr. Leykam’s years of the miracle of changing “Our school, rectory, and the numerous classes, potluck din- fellow residents. “I’m a Bap- of ministry as chaplain to the bread and wine to Christ’s sisters’ houses were old army ners, weekly Bible studies, and tist, but he is so wonderful, Poor Clares cloistered nuns at body, blood, soul, and divin- barracks,” recalled Fr. Leykam. other activities. he just shares God’s love with the Monastery of St. Clare in ity,” wrote Fr. Leykam in his “They were years that we had “He’s been a really outstand- everyone equally, whether they Oakville, Missouri, served as jubilee program. “Over 20,000 nothing, but truly had every- ing chaplain here,” said Judy are Catholic or not. He is so homilist at the Mass. Fr. Keller, times. I thank God, too, that he thing that counted.... How Chesser, who also came to St. friendly and loving. He comes giving credit to Fr. Leykam for used me to teach, take care of good it is to have the Francis- Francis Village in 1998. “He’s to visit our classes and always the infl uence the older priest the sick, preach, anoint, marry, can family.” so understanding, compassion- has a smile for everyone.” had upon his own vocation, and bury over 1,000 people in His dedication and faithful ate, and kind. No one here is a “There is nowhere else that offered his warm, humorous, my lifetime.” witness to Franciscan spiritual- stranger to him. He visits our I would rather be than right and tender refl ections on Fr. Those early years of min- ity has been a welcome gift to residents when they go into here at this time of my life,” Leykam’s 50 years of service istry included teaching and the residents of St. Francis Vil- nursing homes, and he says refl ected Fr. Leykam, as he as a faithful — and constantly coaching basketball for chil- lage, a retirement community Mass for us six days a week. thanked the gathering for their smiling — pastor in parishes, dren and youth, working as a referred to by its 534 residents We just love him.” good wishes, gifts, and prayers. nursing homes, and schools in chaplain with young juvenile as “a little piece of heaven” “I have to hug him every “God love and bless you all.”

Below: Fr. Leykam embraces a great-nephew at the sign of peace.

Above: Maxine Leykam (center), widow of Fr. Leykam’s brother Keith, is joined Above: Fr. Leykam (left) is presented with a gift certifi cate for new golf by daughters Shannon Feltmann (left) shoes by two members of his regular foursome: (others, l. to r.) Father and Mary Loren Post (right) in bringing Cal Giesen, OFM, and Father Vincent Elsen, OFM. Not pictured, but also up the gifts at the Jubilee Mass. present was Bill Bowen, another regular member of the foursome. Page 22 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 International

AID TO LEBANON — A worker from Doctors Without Borders helps move medical supplies across the Litani River, north of the port city of Tyre, in southern Lebanon Aug. 7. The only road that had crossed the river between Tyre and Sidon was destroyed by Israeli bombardment, essentially sealing the city from the rest of the country. (CNS photo/Zohra Bensemra, Reuters) CRS has assisted more than 85,000 displaced from the war in Middle East

FROM PAGE 1 Snow said Hezbollah know- for one organization to handle, decades has operated a charitable ingly invited “billions of dollars no matter how much money it network, which was expanded of destruction into Lebanon ... has,” he said. as soon as Israel reacted to the and now they’re saying, ‘Oh, As many as a million people militia’s kidnapping of two Israeli we’ll give you a little tiny, itty- are on the move in Lebanon, re- soldiers and its killing of others. bitty, fractional, tiny sliver of turning to their homes and trying Snyder said a U.N.-related that money back in terms of cash to move back in or seeking other relief agency sent an assessment payments.’ I’m sure the people shelter as they try to repair their team into the Shiite neighbor- will accept the cash, but they’re houses. hoods of south Beirut as soon as probably not all going to be all that In an Aug. 15 statement, CRS the fi ghting ended, and the team deluded about the nature of the announced plans for an emergen- was told that Hezbollah needed people who are delivering it.” cy response and rehabilitation no help with its relief and recon- Snyder said that even if Hez- program of at least $10 million for LEBANESE RETURN — A Lebanese family displaced by the confl ict struction efforts. bollah is using aid to try to win the the Middle East region, including between Israel and Hezbollah waits in a van on the way to southern White House spokesman Tony hearts of the Lebanese people, it the Gaza Strip, northern Israel, Lebanon from Beirut Aug. 14. Thousands of Lebanese refugees headed Snow told reporters in Wash- is not the role of Caritas Lebanon and Lebanon. back toward their homes Aug. 14 as weapons fell silent under a U.N.- ington Aug. 16 that Hezbollah and the international agencies to CRS said it has assisted 85,000 brokered truce to end more than four weeks of fi ghting between Israel reportedly was to receive more use their aid as a counterentice- out of the more than 900,000 and the Hezbollah militia. (CNS photo/Sharif Karim, Reuters) than $150 million from Iran to ment. people displaced from the war help its reconstruction efforts, “If Hezbollah is in one area between Israel and the Hezbol- provide relief supplies, and give handing out blankets, we don’t lah militia. The war left more Maronite bishops call for cash payments to those impacted need to,” he said. than 1,200 dead in Lebanon and power to be in hands of by the fi ghting. “The needs are way too big northern Israel. Lebanese government Pope prays for peace to prevail in Middle East FROM PAGE 1 Israel, Lebanon, and Hezbollah and Druze. BKERKE, Lebanon (CNS) country’s parliament. Aug. 11 passed a resolution agreed to halt hostilities. Archbishop Silvano Tomasi — Lebanon’s Maronite Catholic The bishops also noted that, calling for a cease-fi re and for The Lebanese, he said, were told the Human Rights Council, bishops criticized their nation’s although the Lebanese have sending a 15,000-member inter- feeling both “desolation” and “The violence of these weeks is split in political authority and welcomed the cease-fi re in the national peacekeeping force into hope. destroying a promising model called for power to be in the hands Israeli-Hezbollah confl ict, they southern Lebanon. While everyone hoped for of national conviviality, built of the Lebanese government. remain concerned that U.N. Under the terms of the resolu- a quick end to the fi ghting, the over centuries, where a plural- “The hardships endured by the Security Council Resolution tion, Lebanon also would send destruction created in a month of ity of communities, even of very Lebanese during this war, which 1701, which sought an end to 15,000 of its own troops to the area bombardments and the displace- different religious convictions, lasted over a month, have taught the fi ghting, remains open to to disarm the Hezbollah militias, ment of hundreds of thousands learned that the only way to live them that the double-headed various interpretations. They did and Israel would withdraw its of Lebanese will make recovery in peace and security and to use political decision-making cannot not elaborate. troops from the Lebanese terri- diffi cult, the cardinal said. their human resources in a cre- go on and that a sole political French Cardinal Roger Etcheg- tory it invaded in an attempt to “I hope that all those who ative way is dialogue and close decision-maker — the govern- aray, Pope Benedict XVI’s special stop Hezbollah from fi ring rock- were forced to fl ee can return cooperation.” ment that has the full trust of the envoy to Lebanon, participated ets and mortars into Israel. soon, but unfortunately they will The archbishop also denounced democratically elected House of in the Aug. 16 meeting before he Although Israel, Lebanon, and not fi nd their houses, because the fact that during the fi ghting Representatives — must be in a returned to Rome after a three- Hezbollah accepted the cease-fi re everything has been destroyed. little was done to ensure the safe position of authority, to avoid day visit. Cardinal Nasrallah P. agreement, they each did so with I think that initially we will have conduct of relief supplies for “the the dilution of responsibility and Sfeir, Maronite patriarch, gave conditions. to shelter them in prefabricated suffering populations whose right further catastrophes that would Cardinal Etchegaray a message Speaking to pilgrims gathered houses or in tents until we can to life, food, health, water, [and] crush the country,” the bishops of gratitude to present to Pope for the recitation of the Angelus help them rebuild their houses,” housing” was being denied. said in a statement issued after Benedict. Aug. 13 in Castel Gandolfo, south he said. “Peace is the basic condition an Aug. 16 meeting in Bkerke, The bishops also expressed of Rome, Pope Benedict said, A few hours before the Se- for the respect and enjoyment of headquarters of the Maronite their gratitude to U.S. Cardinal “Everyone hopes that finally curity Council adopted the all human rights,” Archbishop church in Lebanon. Theodore E. McCarrick, retired peace will prevail over violence cease-fire resolution Aug. 11, Tomasi told the council. Hezbollah — a political move- archbishop of Washington, for and the force of weapons.” the Vatican’s representative to “The Holy See is deeply con- ment and a militia — remains his visit to Lebanon as well as Cardinal Nasrallah P. Sfeir, the U.N. Human Rights Council vinced that no just and durable strong in southern Lebanon. to all the Catholic organizations patriarch of the Maronite Catholic in Geneva decried not only the solution can be reached by re- Hezbollah militia members have worldwide that provided “such Church, told Vatican Radio Aug. loss of life and destruction the course to terrorism or armed con- said they will not disarm, and generous” help to the hundreds 12 that there was a “strange atmo- fi ghting caused, but also its threat fl ict, and only dialogue is the way the movement controls seats of thousands of Lebanese dis- sphere” in Lebanon after the U.N. to peaceful coexistence among to peace and to the safeguarding from southern Lebanon in the placed by the war. Security Council vote but before Lebanese Muslims, Christians, of human rights,” he said. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Page 23 National / International Pope discusses Middle East, morality in wide-ranging interview By John Thavis POPE WAVES binding decisions is limited to VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a — Pope Benedict sacred orders. lengthy TV and radio interview, XVI waves to those “So there are limitations from Pope Benedict XVI called for an gathered for his this point of view, but I believe end to fi ghting in the Middle East general audience that women themselves, with and said he hopes to travel to the in St. Peter’s Square their energy and strength, with Holy Land “in a time of peace.” at the Vatican their predominance as it were, The pope also explained some Aug. 2. The pope with their ‘spiritual power,’ will of the priorities of his papacy, called for a lasting know how to make their own saying he was convinced the political solution space,” he said. church needs to frame its moral between Israel and “And we will have to try and teachings in a positive way and Hezbollah to stop listen to God so as not to stand in shed the image of an institution more “spilling of their way but, on the contrary, to that always says “no.” innocent blood.” rejoice when the female element The interview with German (CNS photo/ achieves the fully effective place media was broadcast Aug. 13, Alessandro Bianchi, in the church best suited to her,” eight days after it was recorded Reuters) he said. at the pope’s summer villa in — On the number of saints Castel Gandolfo, Italy. It was in the church, the pope said he aired in advance of the pope’s peace,” he said. basic challenge in modern so- affl icting Western society was a had deliberately “decentralized” scheduled visit to his native The pope said that although ciety is to try to bridge the gap new wave of secularization and the beatifi cation process, leaving Bavaria region of Germany Sept. he’s never felt strong enough to between technological progress a loss of the sense of the sacred. such ceremonies to local church 9-14. Translations of the German plan many long trips he would do and morality. Some African and Asian cultures, leaders so that local fi gures could transcript were made available so if he feels he can “communicate “I believe that the real problem he said, are “horrifi ed” by the inspire Catholics of that specifi c by the Vatican. a message.” He confi rmed that of our historical moment lies in West’s rational approach and its country or region. Those canon- The pope addressed a wide he would visit Brazil next year the imbalance between the in- coldness toward God. ized, or declared saints, should be range of topics, including ecu- for a meeting of Latin American credibly fast growth of our techni- He said the church needs to examples for the whole church, menical cooperation, the role of bishops, saying his presence there cal power and that of our moral underline that “believing is beau- he said. women in the church, and the would help “strengthen the hope capacity, which has not grown in tiful” and show that the Christian The idea is to motivate people unifying function of the papacy. that’s so alive in that part of the proportion,” he said. faith in the West is an integrating with models of holiness, without He also offered some personal world.” “That’s why the formation force in society and not part of overloading them with too many insights into the burdens of be- Asked why, during a recent of the human person is the true “the trash of history.” fi gures. ing pope. visit to Spain, he didn’t specifi - recipe, the key to it all, I would On internal church matters, “I can imagine some wonder- “It really is tiring,” he said of cally address hot-button issues say, and this is what the church the pope said he planned to hold ful fi lms” about the lives of saints, his schedule. But the 79-year-old like gay marriage or abortion, the proposes,” he said. consistories regularly, convening he said. pontiff said he enjoyed the con- pope said he wanted to present He said teaching “know-how” cardinals to “discuss current — Speaking about relations tinual encounters with bishops, a positive message and not over- is never enough. problems together and look for with the Evangelical Church in politicians, and other person- emphasize the negative. “If we only teach how to build solutions.” He said his frequent Germany and about ecumen- alities “who want to talk to me “Christianity, Catholicism, and to use machines and how one-on-one talks with bishops ism in general, the pope said a personally.” isn’t a collection of prohibitions: to use contraceptives, then we also favor a mutual exchange. priority today is for Christians to Despite having to live behind It’s a positive option,” he said. shouldn’t be surprised when we Everyone knows the pope is work together to clarify and put the Vatican walls, he said, “to tell “We’ve heard so much about fi nd ourselves facing wars and “not an absolute monarch,” he into practice “ethical directives” the truth, I’m not that lonely.” what is not allowed that now it’s AIDS epidemics. Because we said, but there’s a strong aware- in society. Moreover, Christians Seated on a gilded throne, the time to say: We have a positive need two dimensions: simultane- ness that the church needs a uni- must also “witness to God in a pope looked at ease as he fi elded idea to offer, that man and woman ously we need the formation of fying fi gure that can “guarantee world that has problems fi nding questions from four report- are made for each other,” and that the heart,” he said. independence from political him,” he said, demonstrating ers, including a correspondent marriage develops as a “joyful In the battle against AIDS powers” and make sure Chris- their belief that “humanity is from Vatican Radio’s German and blessing-filled encounter and other social ills, the pope tians don’t identify too much not an evolutionary product that program. between a man and a woman,” suggested that the church’s role with nationalism. turned out badly. We are the im- Asked about the situation in he said. is misrepresented or misunder- The pope addressed several age of God.” Lebanon, the pope said every- When the church does oppose stood as a negative one. other topics: — Addressing a question one has to realize that “war is social or political developments, “We offer treatment, treatment — He said women have al- about the role of humor in the life the worst solution for all sides.” he said, it should “say it fi rst in to AIDS victims too, and we offer ways had an important role in of a pope, he said: “I’m not a man He expressed concern about the a positive way” and make sure education, helping to establish the church, but said the faith does who constantly thinks up jokes. Christian community in Lebanon people understand, for example, good relationships with others. not allow women’s ordination as But I think it’s very important to and warned of the danger of the that marriage between a man So I think we should correct priests. While noting that women be able to see the funny side of life emigration of Christians from the and a woman “is not a Catholic that image that sees the church today carry out important func- and its joyful dimension and not entire region. invention” but a value shared by as spreading severe ‘nos,’” he tions at the Vatican, he noted a to take everything too tragically. “I’d like to visit the Holy Land, all cultures. said. juridical problem: Church law I’d also say it’s necessary for my and I hope to visit it in a time of The pope said the church’s The pope said a basic problem says the power to make legally ministry.” House passes bill to protect Pledge of Allegiance from federal court rulings By Ben Gruver Act,” Akin said in a statement. efforts to eliminate the words Knights currently are working to Knights and their families. WASHINGTON (CNS) — The The measure passed with a 260- “under God” from the pledge. defend the pledge in that court. “The words ‘under God’ were U.S. House of Representatives 167 vote, but The Associated The fraternal organization was a In June, the Knights fi led a not a newly minted phrase or July 19 passed the Pledge Protec- Press reported it was not a cer- part of the successful 1954 effort brief asking the court to reject idea that Congress added to the tion Act sponsored by Rep. Todd tainty the Senate would take up to persuade Congress to add the the latest effort by a California pledge in 1954 to achieve the Akin, R-Missouri. its version of the measure. reference to the pledge. atheist, Dr. Michael Newdow, effect of steering individuals to It bars federal courts from “Anything that can be done to In 2002 the 9th U.S. Circuit and several other parents to have religion,” said the brief. “Instead, ruling on constitutional issues protect the Pledge of Allegiance Court of Appeals in San Francisco the Pledge of Allegiance declared they were added as a self-con- surrounding the phrase “under with the words ‘under God’ declared that it was unconsti- unconstitutional. The Knights scious effort to echo and reaffi rm God” in the Pledge of Alle- is a good thing,” Pat Korten, tutional to recite the pledge in were given permission to join a political philosophy that has giance. spokesman for the Knights of public schools if the reference to the case as a defendant. animated this country through- “I am thankful for the sup- Columbus, told Catholic News God remained in it. In 2004 the The brief was fi led by the out its history, and that is refl ected port of the House Republican Service July 21. U.S. Supreme Court reversed the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty in seminal documents like the leadership displayed during the The Knights have been at the decision. But a new case was later on behalf of the Knights. Joining Declaration [of Independence] passage of the Pledge Protection forefront of legal action to fi ght fi led in the 9th Circuit, and the in the brief were six individual and Gettysburg Address.” Page 24 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Scripture Readings

information. Unfortunately, Christians can easily deceive themselves into thinking that transformation and conversion have been completed by religious osmosis, like tasks on a checklist, through this simple consumerism of words. The great delu- sion is that our uncomplicated, eye-ear encounter with the “Good News” of the Gospel is substitut- September 3, Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. ed regularly for a more vital formation of hearts Cycle B. Readings: and hands. Hypocrisy, the sin against which Jesus teaches 1) Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 in today’s Gospel, can be a natural outcome Psalm 15:2-5 of this sort of self-deception. An abundance of 2) James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 spiritual reading material or one’s frequency of Gospel) Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Mass attendance, while admirable, may some- times disguise a heart that is far from the Lord. By Sharon K. Perkins While it’s easy to compare myself favorably to the Pharisees of Mark’s Gospel, the plain truth is bout a year ago I received in the mail the that on this score, we are often more alike than unexpectedA gift of a rare book I had been search- different. ing for but didn’t have the means to purchase. Thankfully, exposing my self-deception is the Touched by the sender’s thoughtfulness, I fi rst step to healing. Living out the word that I’ve planned to acknowledge the gift with a note, heard, on any given day, in some concrete way, but I was in the middle of a particularly hectic is the cure for hypocrisy. And allowing God to week and didn’t write immediately — although move me from good intentions to fruitful action I thought often about doing so. I thought about is the key to discipleship. it so often, in fact, that a month later I was sure I had mailed a thank you when I actually hadn’t! Sadly, even my best intentions and most convinc- ing notions did not translate into action. “Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deluding yourselves.” For many people living in today’s print and — James 1:22 digital culture, the words of Jesus are so eas- ily available through weekly sermons, spiritual books, theology courses, Web sites, and Bible study classes that “hearing” the word requires QUESTIONS: relatively little effort. Those plentiful and acces- What is one “word” of Jesus that you have heard repeatedly and done little sible words are there for the taking, to choose and consume at will, like so many other bits of or nothing to bring about? In what way have you behaved as a hypocrite?

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Life is full of struggles, pope says, but believers possess hope

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy of God, who is love, can assuage (CNS) — Life is full of struggles our hearts’ thirst for truth and and diffi culties, but believers sur- happiness; only the prospect of vive and even thrive by always eternity can give authentic value keeping in mind the fact that life to historical events and, espe- on earth is simply a prelude to cially, to the mystery of human eternal life, Pope Benedict XVI fragility, suffering, and death,” said. the pope said. With only 4,000 people re- Contemplating Mary’s as- questing free tickets to the Aug. sumption and knowing that we, 16 audience, Pope Benedict was too, are destined for eternity fi lls able to hold the gathering in the believers with peace and serenity courtyard of his summer villa even when life becomes diffi cult, at Castel Gandolfo, rather than he said. return to the Vatican for the At the end of the brief audi- morning. ence, Pope Benedict noted that The pope told his guests he Aug. 16 was the fi rst anniversary wanted to continue focusing of the death of Brother Roger on the assumption of Mary, cel- Schutz, founder of the ecumeni- ebrated the previous day. cal monastic community of Taize, “The assumption evokes a France, who was killed by a de- mystery that interests each one ranged woman during a prayer of us,” he said, because the fact service. that Mary lives with God in “His witness of Christian faith heaven is a reminder that God Pope Benedict XVI waves to the faithful during his weekly general audience at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, and to ecumenical dialogue was a created each person for eternal Italy, Aug. 16. In his talk, the pope said that despite life’s diffi culties believers can take consolation that God created each precious lesson for entire genera- life with him. person for eternal life with him. (CNS photo/Dario Pignatelli, Reuters) tions of young people,” he said. Unfortunately, he said, people “Let us ask the Lord that the sac- often are so overwhelmed by the “There are those who live to- over their destinies, as if God did such thinking leads to a sense rifi ce of his life would contribute daily events of their lives that day as if they will never die or as if not exist, sometimes going so far of confusion and emptiness, be- to consolidating the commitment they forget “this consoling spiri- everything will end with death,” as to deny that there is any space cause the meaning of life becomes to peace and solidarity of all those tual reality, which constitutes an the pope said. “Some behave as if for him in our world.” too limited. who have the future of humanity important truth of faith.” human beings have total control However, Pope Benedict said, “Only openness to the mystery at heart.” NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Page 25 Scripture Readings

“Streams will burst forth in the desert.” September 10, Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Cycle B. Readings: — Isaiah 35:6c 1) Isaiah 35:4-7a Psalm 146:7-10 2) James 2:1-5 Gospel) Mark 7:31-37

reading today. “Say to those whose hearts are clothes were dry. By Jeff Hensley frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, I suspected he’d kept an eye out for my welfare, he comes with vindication.” and once across the creek again I invited him to rossing Terlingua Creek in Big Bend Na- I had followed in the footsteps, almost liter- share some lunch with me. Unsought protection tional Park to get to the trail that leads up the C ally, of a young man with a walking staff who like that should not go unrewarded, I thought. side of Santa Elena Canyon can be a harrowing had gone before me, taking off up the trail on the He turned out to be a Danish architecture experience. It was late July a couple of years ago other side about 20 minutes earlier. instructor, teaching at a Virginia university. He when I was making my way across the cobble- After I’d made my way across the stream and brought forth a bottle of blueberry juice to share stone streambed. Contrary to weather patterns in up the side of the canyon, following the trail in along with the sandwiches and grapes I provid- our part of Texas, this was at the end of the rainy the 110-degree heat a couple of miles and back, ed. We had a nice meal and visited over a broad season in the Big Bend, and the creek was run- I found the fellow still on the far side of Terlin- range of topics here where a stream of friendship ning quite strong. gua Creek. He said he’d been swimming, but his had indeed burst forth in the desert. With the current lapping a few inches above my knees, I found it necessary to keep my eyes fi xed on the far shore to which I was headed. Eyes on the goal, I inched my way across. It QUESTIONS: wasn’t lost to me that this was a spiritual lesson How have you experienced God’s provision in trying circumstances? about dealing with trying circumstances. Eyes on the problem: panic. Eyes on the goal: calm What can you do the next time you face a crisis to remain calm and trust resolve. I got the message. And that seems to be the lesson in the Isaiah God for the outcome?

Copyright © 2006, Diocese of Fort Worth Summer heat and visions of H, E, double-hockey-sticks

By Jeff Hedglen read something like: “If you are awesome the A/C is inside. not a Christian, this is as cool as I am in no way suggesting we keep having visions of a red, horned, it’s going to get.” should spend hours contemplat- I As you might have guessed, ing the horrors of a life devoid of pitchfork-wielding, fl aming man, too all this heat has got me think- God. If you have hours of time Recently I found myself short ing about hell. I have heard it to spend contemplating, by all of breath, weak at the knees, comfortably at home in a lawn chair in my described a number of ways. A means spend this time on the un- sweating uncontrollably, and in former deacon at my church said fathomable, awesome, unending fear of losing control of my bodily yell ow, withering back yard. hell was choosing yourself while love of God most perfectly dis- functions if not passing out cold. on earth and receiving just that played in the person of Jesus. All of this, and I was just trying Th rough this haze I was reminded of a time I for eternity. Hell is classically said Nevertheless, hell is just as to make it into Kroger from my came across a sign outside a local church on a to be the total absence of God. In real as heaven, and it is a place car on a 106 degree day in the the New Testament, hell is often I do not want to spend eternity. Texas summer. typical hot summer day that read something referred to as an unquenchable Being reminded of this gives me As I traversed the swelter- fi re called Gehenna. And the Old incentive to redouble my efforts ing concrete, unsure if the lines like: Testament says that the wicked to make it to a cool place for the I was seeing were heat waves will “receive a punishment to long forever. It’s kind of like or parking space markers, all I “If you are not a Christian, match their thoughts” (Wisdom making that special effort to fi nd could conjure in my mind was this is as cool as it’s going to get.” 3:10). a parking space in the shade. it the sweet, sweet memory of air Any of the above is not a scene doesn’t take away from the reality conditioning. I long to endure for eternity. Yet of the temperature, but it is an act Though I had only moments just because I do not long for hell of faith that with a bit of effort on ago turned off my truck, it it’s because I watch the news cool my house to under 80 before doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist, nor my part I can lessen the pull of seemed like years since I had more often and see the fi ve-day 7:00 p.m. has warped my brain does it mean that I should totally the “heat” in my life and be fo- felt the cool artifi cial breeze of forecast with all 100 degree-plus a bit. I keep having visions of a ignore it. I think that keeping cused on seeking a cooler climate air fl owing over cold coils, that temperatures, or maybe it’s just red, horned, pitchfork-wielding, the reality of the possibility of — both now and forever. comfort inducing, life sustaining, that I am older and affected by fl aming man, too comfortably at hell, whatever form it may take, temperature reducing, respira- the heat more. But whatever the home in a lawn chair in my yel- in mind, is a good exercise to Jeff Hedglen, youth minister at St. tory elixir. cause, the heat is getting to me. low, withering back yard. engage in from time to time. In Bartholomew Parish in Southwest This summer has not broken I think the fact that my out- Through this haze I was re- other words, I do not get into Fort Worth, is the principal organizer any records, but for some reason door thermometer has not seen minded of a time I came across my bathing suit and lay out on a of Camp Fort Worth each summer. it seems so much hotter than any the 70s – even at 4 a.m. or that a sign outside a local church on 106 degree day, yet the time I do Readers with questions can contact I have ever experienced. Maybe my brand new A/C unit cannot a typical hot summer day that spend in the sun reminds me how Jeff at [email protected]. Page 26 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 América

Monseñor Vann anuncia que la Diócesis no apelará decisión judicial de dar a la luz pública porciones de los expedientes de siete sacerdotes Caracterizó la decisión como un cambio crucial hacia la sanación y reconciliación.

El siguiente artículo es la versión fue claro para mí que cualquier escrita de las palabras de abertura ambigüedad referente al estado de la conferencia de prensa ofrecida clerical de estos siete sacerdotes por Monseñor Vann, Obispo de la deberá ser resuelto. Es por esto Diócesis de Fort Worth, en el Cen- que a principios de esta semana, tro Católico el pasado 11 de agosto. en el caso de Philip Magaldi, he Monseñor Vann anunció la Diócesis revocado todas sus facultades no apelará decisión judicial del 25 de sacerdotales. julio que dictamino que se darían a la Como algunos casos todavía luz pública porciones de los expedi- están pendientes en las cortes, no entes de siete sacerdotes acusados de puedo comentar respecto a nin- conducta sexual inapropiada. Para guno de estos casos o respecto a más información visite la página de detalles específi cos que se encuen- Internet de la Diócesis localizada en: tren dentro de los expedientes de www.fwdioc.org trabajo de estos siete sacerdotes. Sin embargo, es mi ferviente esperanza que mi decisión de no Cuando hace un año llegué apelar el dictamen de la Corte aquí a la Diócesis de Fort Worth marque un cambio crucial para yo heredé una Iglesia local vi- la Diócesis de Fort Worth y para brante y dinámica, un grupo toda la comunidad. dedicado de sacerdotes, diáco- Ahora, deseo decir algunas nos, y religiosos y religiosas, así palabras a nuestros sacerdotes como feligreses fi eles. También aquí en esta Diócesis. Ustedes me he encontrado con el dolor han sido verdaderamente fi eles a y sufrimiento, que todavía tiene sus votos y extraordi-nariamente que ser sanado, de personas dedicados en su devoción por su abusadas sexualmente. Ese dolor misión. Casos como los de estos fue soportado por jóvenes católi- siete no refl ejan de manera alguna cos hace años y se vio aumentado sobre la fuerza de su carácter o por las decisiones tomadas den- el ejercicio fi el de su ministerio Monseñor Kevin W. Vann, Obispo de la Diócesis de Fort Worth, en el podio del salón de conferencias del Centro Católico tro de nuestra Iglesia. sacerdotal. el 11 de agosto. Monseñor Vann hizo sus declaraciones en una conferencia de prensa donde respondió a preguntas de También, a los Católicos de Deseo comenzar ofreciendo varios reporteros de la prensa, radio y televisión que estuvieron presentes. (Foto por Chris Kastener) mi personal y más sentida toda la Diócesis, deseo expresar mi disculpa a los que han sufrido • Rigurosos procedimientos aprendido es que debemos es- del juez a que porciones de estos aprecio por su fi delidad y lealtad abuso por los miembros del clero. de divulgación a las autoridades tar siempre alertas y cada uno expedientes de los sacerdotes a través de estos años. Comparto Es un pecado y un crimen. De eclesiásticas y civiles después de de nosotros necesita vivir su fe acusados se hagan públicos. con ustedes el deseo de justicia hecho, tal abuso es doblemente alegaciones de abuso; verdaderamente. Al leer estos expedientes es para todos los que han sufrido doloroso para ustedes que lo han • Franqueza y transparencia en Lo cuál me trae a mi decisión para mí evidente que como una y el deseo de que todos seamos sufrido. Pues no solo tomó su la respuesta de la Iglesia; que estoy anunciando hoy. Iglesia que se rige ahora por los sanados y reconciliados. inocencia y su niñez; en algunos • Un fuerte programa de Hace varias semanas, el Juez de estrictos requisitos de los Estatutos Finalmente, una vez más le casos destruyó su fe. Así es que prevención de abuso sexual Distrito del Condado de Tarrant, para la protección de niños y jóvenes, pido a cualquier persona que nuestra Iglesia entera —las vic- para reducir la probabilidad de Len Wade, después de repasar pudimos haber actuado con más haya atestiguado o sufrido abuso timas-sobrevivientes, nuestros ocurrencias de tales abusos en cuidadosamente los expedientes prontitud y franqueza, y tratado sexual por cualquier persona que fi eles sacerdotes, y nuestros leales el futuro. de los siete sacerdotes acusados con más compasión a las perso- sirva en la Iglesia que se presente feligreses también—ha vivido Nosotros en la Diócesis de de abuso sexual de menores, nas que presentaron quejas. Al de modo que podamos continuar con esta tristeza y desea y ruega Fort Worth, según tres audito- ordenó que porciones de estos revisar los expedientes también el proceso de sanación. por que este terrible dolor sea rias independientes conducidos expedientes se hicieran públicos. sustituido por la sanación y la por el Grupo Gavin, hemos sido Como partes interesadas en este reconciliación. evaluados y encontrados en plena caso legal — el Dallas Morning Marcamos hoy un cambio conformidad con lo establecido News y el Fort Worth Star-Telegram crucial hacia esa sanación y rec- en los Estatutos para la protección —habían solicitado la difusión onciliación. de niños y jóvenes. publica de estos expedientes. La En respuesta a la amplitud del Nuestra Diócesis implementó Diócesis había, desde el principio, asunto de abuso sexual, en junio “Llamados a Proteger”, un elevado sus preocupaciones so- del 2002, a solo algunas millas programa avanzado y comp- bre la protección de los derechos de aquí, los Obispos Católicos rensivo para la prevención del de todas las partes involucradas. de los Estados Unidos pusieron abuso sexual que se aplica a los El 25 de julio, el Juez Len Wade sus nombres en un documento niños, jóvenes, clero, empleados respondió sufi cientemente a esas sin precedente e histórico. Son y voluntarios que sirven en la preocupaciones. los Estatutos para la protección de Diócesis. Estoy anunciando hoy que la niños y jóvenes, que fue revisado Lo qué nuestra Iglesia ha Diócesis no apelará la decisión y refi nado por la Santa Sede. Los Estatutos comprometen a los obispos a lo siguiente: • Cero tolerancia de cualquier abuso sexual de menores; • Remoción del ministerio de un sacerdote o diácono cuando se establezca la ocurrencia de tan solo un acto de abuso sexual contra un menor; NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Page 27 América En momentos que libaneses Una refl exión que los padres desplazados regresan a su hogar, CRS pueden compartir con sus hijos coordina los esfuerzos de asistencia

Meditando en el Por Cindy Wooden ROMA (CNS) — En momen- tos en los que las personas des- regreso a la escuela plazadas por la lucha en Líbano regresan a su respectiva población Por Pedro A. Moreno, OPL de origen, la asistencia de Catholic Director, Instituto Luz de Cristo Relief Services (CRS, en inglés) y otras agencias de ayuda in- ternacional enviaban grupos de Las vacaciones de verano de millones de estudiantes lle- expertos para que evaluaran la garon a su fi nal. Ya no se puede ir a la cama a las dos de la situación en todo el Líbano y sos- madrugada por estar viendo películas o por estar paseando tenían reuniones para coordinar por el Internet. No se puede seguir durmiendo hasta el me- sus esfuerzos. diodía ni volver a tomar una siesta por la tarde. Se acabo el David Snyder, vocero de CRS tiempo de diversión. Comenzó el tiempo para que nuestros en Beirut, dijo en una entrevista jóvenes vuelvan a tomar sus respectivas cruces para seguir por teléfono el 17 de agosto que “el creciendo y madurando. Cruces que darán buenos frutos. 90 por ciento de las personas” que Las cruces a las que me estoy refi riendo son varias. Las se alojaban en refugios durante la cruces de volver a dormir temprano para despertarse lucha que duró un mes “dejaron temprano, las cruces de regresar al estudio y lectura de los los refugios durante las primeras libros y las cruces de las diversas tareas escolares. También 48 horas de cese al fuego”, que me refi ero a las cruces de la buena alimentación y ejercicio empezó el 14 de agosto. diario, no solo dulces, comida rápida, y descanso. “En muchos refugios el número de personas se puede contar con Crecer y madurar no es fácil. Ninguna de estas dos reali- la mano”, dijo Snyder. CRS es la dades puede ocurrir sin soltar algunas lágrimas o pasar por agencia de asistencia internacio- algunos momentos difíciles. Todo crecimiento, sea físico, nal y desarrollo de los obispos de mental, emocional, cognoscitivo, espiritual o de cualquier Estados Unidos. otro tipo, será siempre un crecimiento que trae diversos Después de brindar protección, dolores. Nacer, crecer y madurar, en fi n la vida misma, comida, ropa y medicinas en los siempre traerá alegrías y dolores. El dolor es desagradable lugares de refugio, CRS y las otras pero Dios nos ha dado todo lo necesario para poder mane- agencias de ayuda cambian ahora jar estos dolores. su foco de atención hacia las necesi- dades de las personas que regresan, Un ejemplo de crecimiento y maduración difícil y dolo- muchas de las cuales retornan a casas rosa es el de la langosta. Este animal de aguas saladas tiene destruidas o dañadas, que carecen de un caparazón sólido y fuerte. Su caparazón lo protege de la fuerza eléctrica y de agua sana. Familias libanesas desplazadas regresan a la región del sur del Líbano el 15 de hostilidad de las aguas saladas. Mientras la langosta crece “Todos tratan de saber cuál es agosto. Servicios Católicas de Socorro y otras agencias de ayuda internacional su caparazón se queda igual. Llega un momento donde ya el siguiente paso”, dijo Snyder. enviaban equipos de expertos para que evaluaran la situación en todo el no cabe la langosta en su caparazón y la deja a tras, la lan- “Una coordinación estricta es es- Líbano y sostenían reuniones para coordinar los esfuerzos. (Foto CNS/Ammar gosta lleva a cabo una muda o cambio. Al soltar el caparaz- encial” para que no se dupliquen Awad, Reuters) ón su piel queda expuesta, sin protección alguna a las aguas los esfuerzos y para que “ninguna de Irán como ayuda para los es- intensamente salinas hasta el momento en que se vuelva a persona quede abandonada en la Snyder dijo que un equipo fuerzos de reconstrucción, para desarrollar un nuevo caparazón. confusión”. de expertos de una agencia de dar artículos de asistencia y dar Mientras CRS trabaja junto asistencia de las Naciones Uni- dinero en efectivo a las personas Esto es un proceso doloroso para la langosta. Solo tienen con Caritas del Líbano, la orga- das fue enviado para evaluar la alcanzadas por la lucha. que imaginarse como se sentirían si alguien le echara sal a nización local humanitaria más situación en los barrios chiítas Snyder dijo que aunque los de una herida abierta. La piel expuesta a las aguas intensam- grande del Líbano no participa en del sur de Beirut tan pronto como Jezbolá usan la ayuda que dan ente salinas del mar es para la langosta una situación muy los esfuerzos de coordinación. terminaron las acciones. A ese para tratar de ganarse el corazón dolorosa pero necesaria para su continuado crecimiento y El movimiento de Jezbolá de equipo se le dijo que los Jezbolá del pueblo libanés, no es el papel existencia. Y como si esto fuera poco recordemos también musulmanes chiítas, además no necesitaban ninguna ayuda de Caritas del Líbano ni de las que esta muda de caparazón ocurre varias veces en la vida de contar con un ala militar y con sus esfuerzos de asistencia y agencias internacionales usar su de la langosta. política, por décadas ha dirigido de reconstrucción. ayuda como contrapeso. una red de ayuda caritativa, que El vocero de la Casa Blanca, l comenzar este año escolar invito a todos a que seamos “Si los de Jezbolá en una zona A fue aumentada tan pronto Israel Tony Snow, les dijo a los period- buenas langostas. Sigamos creciendo y madurando y cu- determinada reparten cobijas, reaccionó después de que la mi- istas en Washington el pasado ando se nos presenten cruces o difi cultades no las miremos nosotros no necesitamos hacerlo”, licia secuestró a dos soldados 16 de agosto que los de Jezbolá como tropiezos, o calles sin salida. Mírenlas como oportuni- recibirían más de $150 millones dijo. dades para crecer y madurar. Mírenlas como oportunidades israelitas y mató a otros. para mudar de caparazón con la ayuda de todos los que nos aman y rodean. La primer celebración de aniversario de oro el domingo, No olvidemos que Cristo mudó su caparazón. A ese día lo llamamos Pascua de Resurrección, un día que todavía 15 de octubre, St. Francis de Assisi en Grapevine nos está dando muy buenos frutos. Un día que nos sigue llenando de esperanza. La Diócesis de Fort Worth y Monseñor Vann, obispo de Fort con pastel y bebidas inmedi- la Ofi cina de Asuntos Familiares Worth, será el celebrante de la atamente después de la misa en Pedro Moreno es director diocesano del Instituto Luz invitan a todos las parejas que Misa que empezará a las 2:30 el centro familiar de la iglesia. de Cristo. Sus escritos espirituales han recibido múlti- tienen 50 años o más de casados p.m. Durante la celebración de Si ustedes se casaron antes del ples premios de la Asociación de Periodismo Católico a su primer Celebración de Ani- la Santa Misa las parejas tendrán 1957 y desean formar parte de de los Estados Unidos y Canadá. Vive en el noroeste versario de Oro el domingo, 15 la oportunidad de renovar sus esta celebración especial, favor de Fort Worth con su esposa Maria Mirta y sus tres de octubre. La celebración se votos matrimoniales y recibirán de hablar con la secretaria de hijas Maria, Patricia y Mirangela. Pedro es Laico Dominico. llevará acabo en la Iglesia de St. una bendición especial de ani- su iglesia dejando sus nombres, Francis de Assisi en Grapevine. versario. Habrá una recepción dirección y fecha de la boda. Page 28 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 América En amplia entrevista el Papa discute Oriente Medio, moralidad

Por John Thavis CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — En una larga entrev- ‘Creo que ista de radio y televisión el Papa Benedicto XVI hizo un llamado a el verdadero terminar el combate en el Oriente problema en Medio y dijo que él tiene la espe- ranza de viajar a Tierra Santa “en nuestro momento tiempos de paz”. El papa también explicó algu- histórico está en nas de las prioridades de su papa- do diciendo que está convencido el desequilibrio que la iglesia necesita delinear sus enseñanzas morales de una entre el manera positiva y despojarse de la imagen de una institución que crecimiento siempre dice “no”. increíblemente La entrevista con los medios alemanes fue difundida el 13 de rápido de agosto, ocho días después de que fue grabada en la villa de verano nuestro poder del papa en Castel Gandolfo, Italia. Ésta fue transmitida con técnico y nuestra antelación a la visita del Papa a su región nativa de Baviera, Ale- Periodistas alemanes entrevistan al Papa Benedicto XVI el 5 de agosto en su residencia veraniega de Castel Gandolfo capacidad mania, programada para el 9 al 14 en Italia. La entrevista sería transmitida el 13 de agosto pero el Vaticano se adelanto con una trascripción de los moral, la cual de septiembre. El Vaticano puso comentarios del Papa sobre el Medio Oriente. (Foto de CNS/L‘OSSERVATORE ROMANO) a disponibilidad traducciones de no ha crecido en la trascripción alemana al italiano de las mujeres en la iglesia y la “Es realmente agotador”, dijo sonalidades “que desean hablar función unifi cadora del papado. él de su programa. Pero el pontí- personalmente conmigo”. y al inglés. proporción’. El Papa trató una amplia Él también ofreció algunas opin- fi ce de 79 años de edad dijo que Al preguntársele sobre la situ- gama de tópicos, incluyendo la iones personales sobre las cargas él disfruta del encuentro continuo ación en El Líbano, el papa dijo cooperación ecuménica, el rol de ser papa. con obispos, políticos y otras per- que todos tenemos que darnos —El Papa cuenta que “la guerra es la peor Benedicto XVI solución para todos los bandos”. Él expresó preocupación por la Dios te llama comunidad cristiana en El Líbano de la iglesia en la sociedad mod- y advirtió sobre el peligro de la erna es intentar cerrar la brecha emigración de cristianos de la entre el progreso tecnológico y la ¿Estas escuchando? región completa. moralidad. El Obispo Kevin Vann te invita a un fi n de semana “Yo quisiera visitar Tierra Santa “Creo que el verdadero prob- y tengo la esperanza de visitarla lema en nuestro momento históri- en tiempos de paz”, dijo él. co está en el desequilibrio entre el Vocacional El Papa dijo que aunque él crecimiento increíblemente rápido nunca se ha sentido lo sufi ciente- de nuestro poder técnico y nuestra el 29, 30 de septiembre y 1 de octubre mente fuerte como para planifi car capacidad moral, la cual no ha Catholic Renewal Center muchos viajes largos él lo haría si crecido en proporción”, dijo. él creyese que puede “comunicar “Si enseñamos solamente Todo joven soltero entre los años de 18-35 que tiene alguna inquietud un mensaje”. Él confi rmó que cómo fabricar y utilizar máquinas sobre la vida sacerdotal o religiosa esta invitado. visitará Brasil el año próximo y cómo usar los anticonceptivos para una reunión de los obispos entonces no debe sorprendernos El fi n de semana se llevara acabo en español. Cupo limitado. latinoamericanos, diciendo que su cuando nos encontramos en- presencia allí ayudaría “a fortal- frentando guerras y epidemias Para mas información, comunícate con: ecer la esperanza que está tan viva del SIDA”, dijo él. 1 888/560-3370 en esa parte del mundo”. En la batalla contra el SIDA y Al preguntársele porqué du- otras enfermedades sociales el Sr. Yolanda Cruz, SSMN Ext. 114 Padre Anh Tran Ext. 106 rante una visita reciente a España Papa sugirió que el rol de la iglesia Sr. Elvira Mata, MCDP Ext. 273 Padre Kyle 817/366-0439 él no trató específi camente asun- es mal representado o malenten- tos volátiles como el matrimonio dido como uno negativo. www.fwdioc.org homosexual o el aborto, el Papa “Ofrecemos tratamiento a las dijo que él deseaba presentar un víctimas del SIDA, y ofrecemos FORMA DE INSCRIPCION mensaje positivo y no acentuar educación, ayudando a establecer Fin de Semana Vocacional demasiado lo negativo. buenas relaciones con los demás”, “El cristianismo, el catolicismo, dijo él. Nombre: ______no es una colección de prohibi- Todos saben que el papa “no ciones: es una opción positiva”, es un monarca absoluto”, dijo él, Domicilio: ______Ciudad: ______, TX Código Postal: ______dijo él. pero hay una fuerte conciencia de Cuando la iglesia sí se opone que la iglesia necesita una fi gura a desarrollos sociales o políticos, unifi cadora que pueda “garanti- Edad: ______Mujer: ______Hombre: ______Teléfono: ______Otro: ______dijo él, ésta debe “decirlo prim- zar la independencia de los po- ero de una manera positiva” y deres políticos” y cerciorarse que Parroquia: ______Ciudad: ______cerciorarse que la gente entienda, los cristianos no se identifi quen por ejemplo, que el matrimonio demasiado con el nacionalismo. Correo electrónico: ______Selecciona uno: ____Soltero _____ Casado ____Divorciado ____Viudo entre un hombre y una mujer Él dijo que las mujeres han “no es invención católica”, sino tenido siempre un rol importante Envía tu forma a: un valor compartido por todas en la iglesia, pero dijo que la fe las culturas. no permite la ordenación de las Centro Católico / Attn: Hna. Yolanda Cruz, SSMN / 800 W. Loop 820 S. / Fort Worth, TX 76108 El Papa dijo que el reto básico mujeres como sacerdotes. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Page 29 National / International

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL Priest says Pope John Paul I’s cause NEWSBRIEFS will be at Vatican by year’s end Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo, former By Cindy Wooden SAINTHOOD VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As CAUSE nuncio to U.S., dies at age 76 the 28th anniversary of Pope MOVES FORWARD VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Colombia-born Archbishop Gabriel John Paul I’s brief pontifi cate Montalvo, who served for seven years as the Vatican’s nuncio — Pope John approached, one of the priests to the United States, died Aug. 2 in Rome in a hospice run by Paul I walks the Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan. Announcing his death, working on his sainthood cause at the Vatican the Vatican said Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of said the paperwork would be during his state, would preside over his Aug. 5 funeral Mass in St. Peter’s sent to the Vatican by the end of 33-day papacy Basilica. Archbishop Montalvo, 76, was reported to have been the year. in 1978. The suffering from lung cancer. A career Vatican diplomat, the arch- Cardinal Albino Luciani of late pope’s bishop arrived in Washington in January 1999 after six years of Venice, Italy, was elected Aug. 26, sainthood service as the president of the Pontifi cal Ecclesiastical Academy, 1978, to succeed Pope Paul VI. As cause is which trains priests to become Vatican diplomats. Conversant in Pope John Paul I, he served just moving Spanish, French, English, Italian, and German, his background over a month, dying Sept. 28. forward, with included service in countries torn by violence and in nations where paperwork The diocesan phase of his church-state tensions were high. Before stepping down this past expected to February as nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Montalvo cause for sainthood formally be sent to had traveled throughout the country, not simply participating the opened in 2003 in his home the Vatican liturgies marking the installation of new bishops, but also getting to diocese of Belluno and Feltre, by the end know U.S. Catholics and the situation of the church in the country. Italy. of the year. His tenure in the U.S. included a period of great challenges to the Vatican Radio reported that (CNS photo/ Catholic Church in the U.S., particularly as the clerical sex abuse Msgr. Giorgio Lise, vice postula- Arturo Mari, scandal unfolded. In addition, the United States and the Vatican had L’OSSERVATORE serious differences over the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. tor of the cause, said Aug. 17 that 170 witnesses already had been ROMANO) Church has room for those struggling interviewed about the late pope’s life and ministry, and the last with homosexuality, speakers say remaining interviews would be ST. LOUIS (CNS) — The church makes room for men and women conducted by early November. who struggle with homosexual temptations, a priest and a psy- chologist told a group in St. Louis July 28 at the annual conference A formal biography and the tion of Pope John Paul, Msgr. Vatican Radio said that on of Courage at St. Louis University. Courage is a ministry that witnesses’ testimony will be sent Lise said. average the congregation takes provides spiritual support for men and women with same-sex to the Congregation for Saints’ The monsignor said the con- 10 years to complete its histori- attractions who are striving to live chastely in accord with Catholic Causes by the end of the year, gregation found the material cal and theological examinations teaching. Father John Harvey, a moral theologian and founding he said. about the alleged miracle “in- of the submitted material, but director of Courage, and Peter Rudegeair, a clinical psychologist, The postulators already had teresting” and asked for more approval of Pope John Paul’s addressed some 80 clergy and youth ministers from St. Louis forwarded to the Vatican infor- information, which was sent. beatifi cation, a major step to- during part of the July 27-30 conference. The speakers noted that mation about a southern Italian “We are awaiting their re- ward sainthood, could come a goal is to assist those who come to the church seeking help. man who believes he was cured They also promoted Encourage, an organization helping parents, sponse, but we are optimistic,” more quickly if the miracle is spouses, and children of people living in a gay lifestyle. “Courage of cancer through the interven- Msgr. Lise said. recognized. is a support group,” said Fr. Harvey, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales. “People need the help of God and the help of a group.” Over-the-counter sales of Plan B would be Cardinal George of Chicago leaves hospital after bladder surgery detrimental to minors, says bishops’ attorney MAYWOOD, Illinois (CNS) — Cardinal Francis E. George of Chi- FROM PAGE 1 the U.S. Conference of Catholic sales of the drug. cago left Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood Aug. 15, dangerous would not have the Bishops, Mark Chopko, USCCB Under Duramed’s plan, the after undergoing surgery for bladder cancer July 27. The cardinal, dressed in a black clerical suit and using crutches, appeared at benefi t of any clinical advice to general counsel, said over-the- over-the-counter version of Plan the door of the Stritch School of Medicine at the hospital shortly alert them to the risks.” counter sales of Plan B “would B “would not be available at gas before 11 a.m., fl anked by archdiocesan aides. He stopped to McQuade also said FDA ap- be injurious to many — children stations, convenience stores, speak briefl y to reporters gathered there. “I’m extremely grateful proval of over-the-counter sales and adults, as well as health care etc., but only to those pharma- to those who have remembered me in their prayers before the would “place additional pressure providers and professionals.” cies agreeing to (1) keep the Lord,” said the 69-year-old cardinal. “In bringing me before the on pharmacists who conscien- Chopko said any effort to re- OTC version of the drug behind Lord, they had to bring themselves before the Lord and I hope tiously object to dispensing drugs strict over-the-counter sales of the the pharmacy counter and (2) that deepened their relationships.” Colleen Dolan, director of that kill humans at their earliest morning-after pill to those over dispense the drug only upon the archdiocesan communications department, said Cardinal George has received good wishes and promises of prayers from stages of development.” the age of 16 would be doomed the production of a valid photo people in at least 85 countries. Barr Pharmaceuticals origi- to failure. identifi cation card establishing nally had sought approval for “We believe, as we stated in the age of the consumer,” the U.S. churches key in integrating over-the-counter sales of Plan B previously fi led comments, that FDA offi cial said. immigrants into U.S., says study to anyone 16 or over. Then-FDA permitting the over-the-counter The agency wants to “learn Commissioner Lester M. Craw- sale of Plan B would be detrimental more about your plan to routinely WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. Catholic and Protestant churches are major channels for integrating Mexican immigrants into U.S. ford announced in August 2005 to minors [and adults] notwith- monitor these pharmacies” and society and helping them participate in political life, said a new that the agency would not grant standing any effort to limit mar- is “very interested in learning study by the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Mexico Institute. They also such approval and set a 60-day keting to adults,” he wrote. how you plan on enforcing the help Mexicans reaffi rm their national identity in their new world period for comment. Crawford “As a practical matter,” he restrictions if a pharmacy fails to and help immigrants advance their social and political concerns resigned his post that October. added, “a minor could procure comply with them,” he added. in the U.S., said the study, entitled “Invisible No More: Mexican Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach, the drug indirectly through a “If after our discussions we Migrant Civic Participation in the United States.” Churches “appro- acting FDA commissioner, said in nonparental adult, or might ob- conclude that the [Duramed priate symbols and patterns of worship from migrants’ hometowns a July 31 letter to Duramed that tain it directly as a result of lax plan] isn’t suffi ciently rigorous to in Mexico but tie the worship to the issues that migrants face in the the agency had received approxi- enforcement by the pharmacy, prevent the OTC version of Plan United States and build capacities to address these proactively,” it said. As an example of how the Catholic Church is promoting mately 47,000 comments, and misrepresentation, or theft.” B from being used by young girls Mexican immigrant social and political agendas, the study cited “we concur with the overwhelm- In his letter to Duramed, ... Plan B will remain prescription- the U.S. bishops’ campaign for comprehensive immigration reform. ing majority of the comments ... Von Eschenbach said the issues only for women of all ages,” von The study was released Aug. 17 by the Washington-based Wilson that it is not necessary to engage remaining to be resolved in dis- Eschenbach said. Center, a nonpartisan think tank, and is based on research papers in rulemaking to resolve the novel cussions with the pharmaceutical In a news release, the FDA said presented at a conference last November. The papers discussed regulatory issues raised by your company include the marketing, it hopes the discussion process how churches and other U.S. organizations were helping Mexicans application.” education, distribution, and “can be wrapped up in a matter become part of U.S. society. In a comment on behalf of monitoring of over-the-counter of weeks.” Page 30 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Diocesan Disabled seek bishops’ support for community living law WASHINGTON (CNS) — More Adapt “is fi ghting for real choice” “We want MiCASSA!” forefront.” to include the Catholic disability than 30 people in wheelchairs for many people with disabilities “When do we want it?” She said Adapt was formed in offi ce and the Catholic Health As- occupied the lobby of the U.S. who would be able to leave nursing “We want it now!” 1982 to campaign for wheelchair sociation in the discussion. Conference of Catholic Bishops for homes if Medicare and Medicaid She also led them in a chant, “Our access on buses. When it won Benton, who has been with the an hour July 27 in an effort to get funding were not biased in favor homes, not nursing homes!” that fi ght in 1990, it turned to the Catholic disability agency since it USCCB backing for a federal law of the institutionalization of those Kathleen Kleinmann, who has independent living issue. But she was formed in 1982, said she would that would help many people with with disabilities. muscular dystrophy, told CNS she said the Catholic Church has not like to work with Adapt and assist it disabilities live in their communi- The group was seeking sup- worked for Catholic Charities of the been giving that issue “the kind in getting the voices of the disabled ties instead of in nursing homes. port for the Medicaid Commu- Pittsburgh Diocese as its Washing- of response we think it deserves.” heard more widely. The demonstrators were mem- nity-based Attendant Services and ton County director in 1986-87 but Philadelphian Eileen Sabel, who Msgr. Maniscalco told CNS later bers of Adapt, a national orga- Support Act, which the demonstra- left to start her own nonprofi t center said her friends call her “Spitfi re,” the demonstrators he talked with nization that fi ghts for disability tors referred to by the shortened for independent living there. The described nursing homes as “death seemed to share a spirit of good rights. name MiCASSA. The bill has center “is now a $6 million opera- camps.” will summarized by one woman After demonstrating for an hour been introduced in both houses of tion,” she said. The demonstrators began gath- who told him, “This demonstra- and meeting briefl y with top US- Congress. Compared with nursing home ering in the lobby of the bishops’ tion is kind of a compliment to you CCB offi cials, who agreed to a fol- “It’s time for change, not char- care, “giving the basic services national headquarters shortly be- because we think you can really low-up meeting, the group left. ity,” James said. needed (for people with disabili- fore 1 p.m. Promptly at 1 p.m. they make a difference on something Cassie James of Philadelphia, She led the group in a back-and- ties to live independently) is not began singing “Amazing Grace” like this.” who led the group in several chants, forth chant: expensive, but it is essential,” she followed by chants for MiCASSA, “They really were looking for told Catholic News Service that “What do we want?” said. “The church could be in the for “change, not charity” and for the church to assist them in a mat- “justice, not charity.” ter that’s extremely important to About 1:40 p.m. Msgr. David them,” he said. you do all this for me, God?’ Thanksgiving pies. J. Malloy, USCCB general secre- During the demonstration Anita And he answers, ‘Because I On Mother’s Day in 2000, tary, and Nancy Wisdo, USCCB Cameron of Washington told CNS Hamer… love you.’ my daughter gave me a new associate general secretary, came she grew up Catholic and got in- ROM PAGE “The mixer was a push,” he F 9 electric mixer (also a Kitch- in to meet with the group. Ac- terested in social justice through said. “A reminder from God years, and after the fi rst four, enAid, but sky blue — the color companying them were Msgr. the church. saying, ‘Everything is going to seriously disagreed with my love is, I think), and I could Francis J. Maniscalco, USCCB “The Catholic Church has a be all right.’” handling of another student. think of just one person to have secretary for communications, and long, long history of social justice,” My youngest daughter On the last day of the semester, my old one, the mixer with all Janice LaLonde Benton, executive she said, but she fi nds it “disheart- Abby was married last week, he paced my offi ce, chastising the history. director of the National Catholic ening” that the church does not and “Uncle Richard” fl ew in, me, comparing and contrasting So, on his next visit, Richard Partnership on Disability, whose pay more attention to the civil just like her two brothers did. my behavior with his father’s. I took my harvest gold Kitch- offi ces are next door to USCCB and human rights of those with It was as it should have been: was impressed with the respect enAid mixer home with him. headquarters. disabilities. “We’re participating Richard with his camera, a he had for his dad, and equally Months later he called, and in They listened as James and members of society, too.” sense of protectiveness, pride, dismayed about his estimation the conversation spoke of his others described the concerns Bob Kafka of Austin, a national and love for his “sister” Abby, of me. I fi gured he would not life, what was happening, and they wanted addressed and what organizer of Adapt, said there has and with respect and mutual be back. what my gift had meant to him. they described as a lack of respon- been a bias toward the institutional- affection for his “mom,” the That summer Richard stud- As he mused, I wrote Richard’s siveness from Catholic offi cials ization of the disabled in Medicare person he chastised many years ied abroad, spending the last words on the back of an enve- on the MiCASSA legislation, on and Medicaid since the programs ago. weeks traveling. On his return, lope that I saved. which the USCCB has not taken were established in 1965. Richard and I never hang he phoned from the airport. “I “I’ve been doing a lot of a position. A couple of speakers When the money gets short, up the phone anymore without went to the Vatican,” he said. thinking,” he said. “Looking at also complained about the lack states cut back fi rst on the commu- saying “I love you.” “It was so beautiful. I sat and myself from an outside point of handicap-accessibility in some nity-based programs that would We all know every family prayed, and I thought a lot. of view, and analyzing events Catholic churches. free people with disabilities to stay has moments of confronta- I photographed the Pietá for from my past. I’ve been afraid Wisdo volunteered to set up out of nursing homes, he said. tion and chaos. But we have you. I came home early. And to let go. a time to discuss the issues more “It’s a civil rights issue,” he harvest-gold-KitchenAid-mixer I want to be on the yearbook “I’ve struggled with a lot of fully, saying she would also like added. staff again.” things, and now I’m feeling a moments, too. Those are the That night back in May defi nite infl uence from God. ones we should save. And hand when he yelled at me was the ‘Let go and let God.’ I’ve been down. fi rst and last time we ever ex- reading my Bible. I am being Kathy Cribari Hamer, changed negative words. reminded of the good life I’ve a member of St. By Jean Denton Richard moved away after had. Andrew’s, has fi ve chil- Copyright © 2006, Jean Denton college, and now works as “I took your mixer and had dren, Meredith, John, a fl ight attendant. He visits. it tuned up,” he interjected, Julie, Andrew, and Sometimes he shares holidays. suddenly, and brightly. “I Abby. Her column is syndicated He collects crosses. My young- bought new beaters. It looks in a number of the best Catholic est daughters call him “Uncle great and works so well! I was diocesan newspapers across the Richard,” just for fun, though thinking how interesting it was U.S. In May of 2005, her column he is the age of their oldest that you gave it to me. received the fi rst place award for brother. “It gave me a real sense of best family life column by the He loves to cook, and one being humble and God taking Catholic Press Association of the year fl ew in just to help us bake care of me. It’s like, ‘Why do U.S. and Canada. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Page 31 Calendar

MINISTRY FORMATION DAY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ICS SCHOOL OPENINGS AUTUMNFEST The dates have been set for this year’s To Report Misconduct “Confronting domestic violence - deliberate Limited openings are available for fall 2006 All are invited to St. Catherine of Siena’s Ministry Formation Day gatherings. They If you or someone you know is a victim decision to affirm” will be presented by at Immaculate Conception School in Den- 20th annual Autumnfest from 10 a.m. are as follows: Sept. 23 at Notre Dame of sexual misconduct by anyone who Kathy Lee Dunham, RN, Faculty, Baylor ton: Classes are underway at Immaculate to 5 p.m. Sept. 23. Admission is free. High School, Wichita Falls, contact Sister serves the church, you may University School of Nursing, and member, Conception School for students ages three Registration for the 5k run and 1 mile Fun Elvira Mata at [email protected] or (817) • Call Judy Locke, victim St. Andrew Church Parish Nurses. This through grade eight. The school, located Run will be held from 7:45 a.m. to 8 a.m. 560-3300 ext. 273; Jan. 6 at Nolan Catholic assistance coordinator, educational offering for those who want to at 2301 North Bonnie Brae in Denton, is The family fun carnival will have arts and High School, Fort Worth, contact Kevin (817) 560-2452 ext. 201 know more about domestic violence and part of the 19-school Catholic Diocese of crafts, silent auction, games for the kids, Prevou at [email protected] or (817) or e-mail her at [email protected] how to help individuals and families that Fort Worth system and serves about 270 food, entertainment, and music. For more 560-3300 ext. 261; and March 3 at Our Lady • Or call the Sexual Abuse Hotline experience this potentially fatal cycle, will students from Denton and surrounding information, call the parish office at (972) of Lourdes Church, Mineral Wells, contact (817) 560-2452 ext. 900 be held Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at St. counties. ICS will offer full-day sections 492-3237 or visit the Web site at www. Joe Rodriguez at [email protected] or • Or call The Catholic Center at (817) Andrew Church, 3717 Stadium Dr., Fort of three- and four-year-old classes with stcatherine.org (817) 560-3300 ext. 115. 560-2452 ext. 107 and ask for the vicar Worth in the Pastoral Center For more MWF, TTH, or M-F options. Extended care general, Father Michael Olsen. information and to register, contact Alice services are available until 6 p.m. daily. YOUNG SERRAN DANCE The Young Serra Community of Dallas GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY To Report Abuse Curran by e-mail at [email protected]. Openings remain in some grade levels for A diocesan celebration honoring couples will host an End of Summer Dance. This Call the Texas Department of Family org, Michele Salcedo by e-mail at msal- grades kindergarten through eight. For blessed with 50 years or more of married event will take place Sept. 9 in St. Monica’s Protective Services (Child Protective [email protected], or call St. Andrew more information, call the school office at life will be held Oct. 15, at St. Francis School Cafeteria located at 9933 Midway Services) Church at (817)-927-5383. (940) 381-1155 or visit the school Web site of Assisi Church, 861 Wildwood Lane, Rd., Dallas, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. 1 (800) 252-5400 at www.catholicschooldenton.org Grapevine. Bishop Kevin Vann will pre- NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING The $10 admission includes two drink side at the special Mass which will begin tickets. A barbecue dinner will be avail- Natural Family Planning is safe, healthy, RACHEL’S VINEYARD able for an additional charge. Music will at 2:30 p.m. in the church. Couples who NOLAN HOMECOMING and effective according to The Couple to A Rachel’s Vineyard retreat, designed to Nolan Catholic High School will host its an- be provided by DJ Ron Ruthven. All must have been married 50 years or more by Couple League. CCL offers classes in the offer healing for women and men strug- nual Homecoming Alumni Barbecue Sept. be 21 years of age or older to attend. For the end of the year are invited to renew sympto-thermal method of NFP. Since gling with the psychological and spiritual 15 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Hartnett more information, contact Adriana Fjeseth their marriage vows and to receive an the class consists of four meetings at pain of abortion, will be held Sept. 15-17 Arena on the campus. The event includes at (469) 522-0647 or by e-mail to afjeseth@ anniversary blessing from the bishop. A monthly intervals, engaged couples are in Fort Worth. Rachel’s Vineyard retreats a full-service barbecue dinner catered by sbcglobal.net or Cheryl Vaca at (972) reception with cake and punch will follow encouraged to attend a class starting at offer a safe, non-judgmental, and sup- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, activities for the 488-8578 or by e-mail to youngserracom- immediately afterward in the parish Family least four months before their wedding. portive environment to those struggling kids, homecoming T-shirts to the first 100 [email protected]. Life Center. Couples who were married prior For more information or to register for a with abortion’s aftermath. The retreat team alumni to attend, and guided school tours. to 1957 and want to be part of this special class starting Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter provides the confidential support needed to SCOUT PRESENTATION There will be no charge for the alumni and celebration are asked to call their parish the Apostle Church, 1201 S. Cherry Lane, help participants work through feelings of Bishop Kevin Vann will conduct a presenta- their families. RSVP requested by Sept. 1. office and to give their names, address, Fort Worth, contact Bill and Mary Kouba anger, shame, guilt, and grief, so that they tion on the sacrament of Holy Orders Sept. Call Julie Greene at (817) 457-2920 ext. 1557 and date of marriage. Parishes are asked at (817) 370-9193. To register for a class may be open to experiencing the healing 16, at 10:15 a.m. at St. John the Apostle or e-mail to [email protected]. to submit this information to the diocesan starting Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart love and mercy of God. Mothers, fathers, Church, 7341 Glenview Dr., North Richland Family Life office prior to Aug. 30. For more UCCAA EVENT Church, 714 N. Main, Muenster, contact grandparents, and former participants in Hills, in the gym. Bishop Vann will address information, contact the Family Life office The UTA University Catholic Community Gary and Mary Endres at (940) 759-4810. the abortion industry — anyone who has the questions/topics found in chapter 7 of at (817) 560-3300 or e-mail to dstojak@ Alumni Association (UCCAA) will host a To register for a class starting Sept. 18 at been hurt by abortion — are welcome to the Ad Altare Dei Scout Manual. All can- fwdioc.org or [email protected]. fall semester kick-off Mass and barbecue 7 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, attend. For more information or to register, didates for the Boy Scout Religious Award dinner Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the UTA 2255 N. Bonnie Brae, Denton, contact Kent call the confidential help line at (817) 923- are invited to participate in the discussion. MARRIAGE VALIDATION Catholic Campus Center, located at 1010 and Lori Wolf at (940) 482-7120. 4757; e-mail to [email protected]; or Adult Scout leaders and anyone else that A day of preparation for couples seeking Benge Drive in Arlington. All are welcome, visit the Rachel’s Vineyard Web site at would like to hear the discussion are also to have their marriage validated within the and the UCCAA would like to extend a PRO-LIFE BANQUET www.rachelsvineyard.org. All inquiries are invited. For more information, contact Catholic Church will be offered Sept. 9, from special invitation to all current and former The Bishop’s Annual Catholic Pro-Life strictly confidential. Charlie Levitt at (817) 498-9252. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by the diocesan UTA students and their families and friends. Banquet, benefiting Catholics Respect Family Life Office. The one-day session, For more information, visit the Web site at Life, will be held Oct. 21 at Embassy Suites entitled “Today … Tomorrow … Forever,” www.utacatholics.org/alumni or e-mail to Outdoor World, DFW, 2401 Bass Pro Drive, will be held at The Catholic Center, 800 [email protected]. Grapevine. The evening will feature Father Classifi ed Section West Loop 820 South in West Fort Worth. Bernard Murphy, DFR, as the keynote For more information or to register, call MAGNIFICAT BREAKFAST speaker, a silent auction from 5:30 p.m. to CAMPUS MINISTRY YOUTH MINISTRY the diocesan Family Life Office at (817) The Magnificat, a ministry to Catholic 10:30 p.m., and dinner served at 6:30 p.m. The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth is Sacred Heart parish, a growing, 700- 560-2452 ext. 304 or ext. 256 or visit the Women, will host a breakfast Sept. 23 Ticket options include, Shepherd Table of seeking applicants for part-time (20 family parish in Texarkanas looking diocesan Web site at www.fwdioc.org. at 9 a.m. at the DFW Hilton Lakes Ex- 10 — Bishop Kevin Vann or Dallas Bishop hours) campus ministry positions at for an energetic, passionate Christian ecutive Conference Center, 1800 Hwy. Charles Grahmann, $3,000; Speaker Table the University of Texas at Arlington disciple as full-time Youth Minister. 26 East, Grapevine. The breakfast will CENTERING PRAYER of 10 — Father Bernard Marie Murphy, (UTA) and the University of North This position will be responsible for the feature Tatiana performing “Struggles and “Centering Prayer: What it is and what it $3,000; Angel of Life Table of 10, $400; Texas at Denton (UNT). This minister direction of youth ministries, implement- Graces,My Journey of Faith.” Deadline isn’t” will be the focus of a talk and dis- Individual, $45. Reservation deadline is will support, encourage, and develop ing the elements of evangelization, for ticket purchase is Sept. 20. For more cussion by Father Robert Wilson, former Oct. 9. Make checks payable to Catholics the faith of Catholic students through catechesis, liturgy, outreach, and fel- information and tickets, call Lucy Gonzales chancellor of the Fort Worth Diocese, Sept. Respect Life, and mail to Catholics Respect a variety of programs. Responsibilities lowship. Familiarity with the U.S. bish- at (972) 393-2518. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Family Life Life, P.O. Box 1806, Keller 76244. For more include: administration of the campus ops’ “Renewing the Vision” is required. Center at St. John the Apostle Church, 7341 information, call (817) 623-2430. facility, programming which includes Bachelor’s degree and Certification in Glenview Drive, North Richland Hills. Fr. SCOUT RETREATS The Catholic Boy Scout Retreat will held sacramental preparation and coordina- Youth Ministry preferred. Competitive Wilson will describe the practice of Center- Oct. 6-8 at Worth Ranch near Palo Pinto. tion of retreats and the development of salary and benefits. Resumes should ing Prayer and lead a 20-minute session COME HOME MINISTRY The theme of this year’s retreat is “Ave volunteer student leadership. Require- be sent to YM Search Committee, c/o of silent prayer before his talk, which is Come Home Ministry is an open door invita- Maria.” There will be indoor and outdoor ments for this position include: active Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4505 sponsored by Contemplative Outreach-Fort tion that offers an exploration of return for events and Father Anh Tran will offer the participation in the Catholic Church, Elizabeth St., Texarkana 75503, or e- Worth, a branch of Contemplative Outreach Catholics who are currently disconnected sacrament of reconciliation and celebrate broad knowledge of church teachings mailed as an attachment to sh4505@ Ltd., founded by Trappist Abbot Thomas from the church and who are considering Mass. The cost for the retreat is $20 per and traditions, sensitivity to the needs aol.com. Keating. There will also be a question-and- “coming home.” Sessions begin Sept. 26 Scout or Scouter. The ninth annual Catholic and concerns of young adults in the col- answer period and a second 20-minute and will be held each Tuesday through Oct. lege setting and interpersonal skills. A NURSING HOME DIRECTOR Cub Scout Retreat will be held Oct. 7 from 24. Participants will meet in the Pastoral Centering Prayer session after the talk. BA degree in theology or a related field The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Worth Ranch also. The Center of St. Andrew Church, 3717 Sta- Refreshments will be provided. For more or equivalent is required. Bilingual and currently seeking a faithful, practic- retreat will include a “Get to Know You” dium Drive in Fort Worth, from 7 p.m. to information, contact Kathleen Kelley at bicultural English/Spanish is desired. ing Catholic who has the necessary program, a historical re-enactment, a craft 9 p.m. The Come Home team is made up (817) 281-6218 or [email protected], Contact Steve Landon, director of qualifications and skills to operate activity, a short hike around the parade of people who have themselves returned or Tom Uhler at (817) 874-2894 or uhler@ personnel, for a required application St. Ann Nursing Home, a first-class ground area, and participation in Mass. to the church, parish staff and clergy, sbcglobal.net. at (817) 560-2452 ext.154 or slandon@ Catholic nursing home in Oklahoma For additional information, visit the Web and parishioners eager to help individu- fwdioc.org or 800 W. Loop 820 S., Fort City. This position requires five years site at www.bsaccs.org. als again feel at home in the church. For CZECH HERITAGE DAY Worth, 76108. The latest date to apply of experience operating a nursing home more information, contact Alice Curran at Czech Heritage Day, celebrating the 96th for this position is Sept. 1. with a proven track record. Candidate (817) 927-5383 or by e-mail to acurran@ anniversary of SPJST Lodge #92, will be Catholic Pilgrimages must also have or be able to obtain the standrewsch.org. held Sept. 16 at the National Hall, 3316 From DFW YOUTH MINISTRY necessary license from the State of Roberts Cut-off Rd., Fort Worth. Admission Fatima-Lourdes-Italy-Poland-Mexico- St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Oklahoma. We are seeking someone is $8 for adults. Children 12 years of age Medjugorje and more. Accompanied in Frisco is seeking a full-time youth with excellent communication, team and younger are admitted free with a paid by a priest with daily Mass and rosary Adrian’s Floor & ministry coordinator. This person will building, and managerial skills. Send adult. A traditional Czech dinner will be assist the director of youth ministries resume and personal references to Call Renaissance Pilgrimages at served from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The cost The Tile Dentist in developing all aspects of youth Mr. David Johnson, P. O. Box 32180, 1 (866) 295-8687 (toll-free) or visit of the dinner is $8 for adults and $4 for Tile Sales & Installation ministry programs. St. Francis is a Oklahoma City, OK 73123; or fax to www.renpilgrim.com. children 12 years and younger. Music will be fast-growing parish with a strong vision (405) 721-5210. provided by Jodie Milkula Orchestra from 7 • Floors • Walls • Decorative Tiles for the future. Eligible candidates must be able to work with a ministry team to p.m. to 11 p.m. For additional information, Tile & Grout HOME CAREGIVERS call (817) 624-1361. Now Your Parents Can Live serve the mission of the parish and to At Home • Cleaning • Sealing • Repairs • work with young people in a variety of Visiting Angels, a non-medical home- care service, is seeking experienced ST. AUGUSTINE’S GROUP Re-grouting/Recaulking of floors, environments to build them up in their Their comfort is our first priority. faith. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree caregivers for on-call positions, PT to St. Augustine’s Men’s Purity Group, for tubs, showers & more in youth ministry or a related field live-in. Great supplemental income. Call men who struggle with sexual impurity Up to 24-hour care. required. Some experience preferred. (817) 224-9701. issues on the internet and other sources, Hygiene asst., meals, New Sales & Installation Competitive salary and benefits offered. meet Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The meetings are light housework, companionship, • Wood • Laminates Send resume and salary requirements SERVICES AVAILABLE held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School custom care plans to David Utsler, St. Francis of Assisi Topsoil, sand, gravel, washed materi- Room 213, located at 2016 Willis Lane, Visiting Angels® • Carpet • Vinyl • Tile Catholic Church, 8000 El Dorado Pkwy., als, driveways, concrete, backhoe, and www.visitingangels.com/fortworth Keller. For additional information visit the (817) 913-5579 Frisco 75034 or by e-mail to dutsler@ tractor services. Custom mowing lots Web site at www.sampg.org, or e-mail to stfoafrisco.org. and acres. Call (817) 732-4083. Mark at [email protected]. (817) 224-9700c www.adriansflooring.com NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, August 25, 2006 Page 32 Good Newsmaker New Orleans Archbishop Hughes refl ects on Katrina’s lessons, further challenges

By Peter Finney Jr. Editor, Clarion Herald In this Sept. 10, 2005, Archdiocese of New Orleans photo, Archbishop Alfred Hughes takes an overhead look at the fl oodwaters that or New Orleans inundated more than 80 percent of the Archbishop residential area of New Orleans. Xavier Alfred C. University of Louisiana, F which had severe Hughes, the fi rst fl ooding, can been seen in the distance. anniversary of Hur- (CNS photo by Frank J. Methe, CLARION HERALD) ricane Katrina elicits tears and emotionally with fear and slipped from his “I know there’s a lot of up a grocery bag telling him it parishes and delayed the re- grasp into the water. depression and free-fl oating was all she was able to rescue opening of 23 others until there charged fl ashbacks. “I dove down and grabbed anger that gets focused on of her belongings. is a pastoral need for some of onto her shirt, and she slipped anyone who is a convenient tar- “The Lord has given, and the them to reopen. The tears still come 12 out of her shirt. That was the get,” Archbishop Hughes said. Lord has taken away. I guess While the archdiocese has months later when he speaks last I saw of her,” he told the “We’re going to have a very we still need to try to bless the implemented its plan for the of encounters with Katrina sur- archbishop. important role as church to name of the Lord,” she told him. next 18 months, Archbishop vivors at a Baton Rouge shelter Archbishop Hughes said help people move from being Archbishop Hughes de- Hughes expressed regret that who shared with him their life- the man was “consumed with victims to being victors, and scribed her words as “an the community-wide plan and-death stories, their endur- anger” and could not eat. “He that’s going to be a challenge. extraordinary prayer.” he helped develop as part of ing faith, and their raw anger. had a hard time even talking,” “Some people may choose to “It was real. It was where Mayor Ray Nagin’s 17-member When Archbishop Hughes he said. “I just tried to listen remain victims, but that para- she was, but it was coming Bring New Orleans Back Com- walked into the shelter two and tried to incorporate into a lyzes and polarizes,” he added. out of her faith and a desire to mission was met with criticism days after Katrina inundated prayer some of the depression “If we’re going to be victors, reconnect with God,” he said. and essentially shelved. 80 percent of the city of New and anger and confusion he we need to marshal our ener- Katrina’s devastation -- “I have said a number of Orleans, a Red Cross represen- obviously was feeling.” gies and positive attitudes and more than 1,500 deaths and the times that we have to do every- tative asked him to speak to an A year later, the archbishop work together in accordance destruction of 200,000 homes in thing we can —and I commit inconsolable Lower 9th Ward said he is aware of the high with our own abilities to try to the metropolitan New Or- the Catholic Church to doing resident. level of frustration, anger, and accomplish something bigger leans area — crossed all racial, this — to make it possible for The man told the archbishop depression many survivors are and better.” ethnic, and economic lines. The anyone who previously lived about rushing to his attic with experiencing because of the To illustrate his point, he archdiocese sustained $225 mil- in New Orleans to come back. his wife after the levee burst slow pace of recovery. used the example of a woman lion in damage to its properties We need to develop a commu- and hacking a hole in the roof That is where the church can he met at a shelter immediately — $145 million in fl ood dam- nity that is more welcoming to to escape the surging tide. play a healing role, he told the after Katrina. The woman held age and $80 million in wind people of different races and When the man tried to lift his Clarion Herald, archdiocesan damage — and $120 million of economic backgrounds.” wife, she became paralyzed newspaper of New Orleans. that was uninsured fl ood loss. One of the major initiatives Seven of the worst-hit areas backed by the archdiocese is in the archdiocese developed Providence Community Hous- a pastoral plan that closed six ing, that hopes to renovate or Left: New Orleans build 7,000 housing units in the Archbishop Alfred metropolitan New Orleans area Hughes, with arms around See Archbishop Hughes... p. 19 Melanie Ally and her son, Alan, discusses clean- up with Bishop R. Daniel Conlon of Steubenville, Ohio, at Ally’s fl ooded New Orleans home Dec. 19. (CNS photo by Peter Finney Jr., CLARION HERALD)

Right: Archbishop Alfred Hughes embraces a woman at the St. Anthony of Padua Church shelter in Baton Rouge, Sept. 11, 2005. (CNS photo by Greg Tarczynski)

MAILING LABEL: Please enclose label with address change or inquiries concerning mail delivery of your paper. Thank you. Inside... This issue of the NTC In their 71 years tending to the Our honor graduates amaze us Jeff Hedglen conveys a sense health needs of the Wichita Falls with the variety of the services of this year’s Camp Fort Worth area, the Sisters of the Holy Fam- they’ve offered, the breadth of experiences, shaped by phrases ily of Nazareth brought medical their interests, and the height from the Lord’s Prayer. care wrapped in the of their love of God. 12 achievements. 14-15 16-17