NorthBringing the Good News to the Diocese Texas of Fort Worth Catholic Vol. 22 No. 17 October 20, 2006 Supreme Court won’t hear case seeking to reverse landmark abortion ruling WASHINGTON (CNS) — The in Doe or in Roe. Supreme Court Oct. 10 declined In petitioning the court, Cano’s to hear the appeal of Sandra Cano, attorneys argued that although the Georgia woman who hoped medical science and technology the court would reverse her 1973 have advanced, by refusing to victory in one of two decisions reconsider the validity of the Roe that legalized abortion. and Doe cases, the Supreme Court Cano was the “Mary Doe” has “frozen abortion law based on in the court’s Doe v. Bolton, the obsolete 1973 assumptions and companion case to the better prevented the normal regulation known Roe v. Wade decision. Roe of the practice of medicine.” threw out most state restrictions Like the original plaintiff in on abortion, but the Doe decision Roe v. Wade — Norma McCorvey CROSS MOVED — Construction workers Oct. 5 remove the 20-foot cross formed by steel beams that was recovered permitted abortions through all was later identifi ed as “Jane Roe” from the rubble after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks brought down the World Trade Center in New York. The cross was nine months of pregnancy. in the 1973 case — Cano has said taken to nearby St. Peter’s Church, where it will be stored as reconstruction on the trade center site continues (CNS Without comment, the court she never really wanted an abor- photo/Chip East, Reuters) rejected Cano’s appeal of the 11th tion, but that attorneys looking U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rul- for test cases about abortion ing in January that said federal laws pressed her into proceed- Churches grapple with what tax code district and appeals courts lacked ing. McCorvey and Cano have allows regarding election issues authority to overturn the decision SEE SUPREME COURT…, P. 3 By Patricia Zapor may be endorsing candidates and still haunts that community. WASHINGTON (CNS) — political parties. This September, the rector of U.S. bishops’ anti-poverty With another election looming, Meanwhile, priests, ministers, All Saints announced that the politicians, religious leaders, can- and rabbis seek to guide their IRS had demanded a broad as- program distributes nearly didates, and the Internal Revenue congregations in how to apply sortment of parish documents Service are again contemplating the lessons of faith to politics, in an investigation into whether $9 million in grants a perennial American political while steering clear of sometimes a sermon shortly before the last question: Where is the line that confusing IRS regulations for tax- presidential election violated WASHINGTON (CNS) — The The grants totaling $8,909,000 divides the appropriate and in- exempt charities, lest they fi nd restrictions on political activity Catholic Campaign for Human will be distributed to 326 projects appropriate interplay of religion themselves subject to lengthy by tax-exempt organizations. Development, the U.S. bishops’ in 47 states, the District of Colum- and politics? investigations, legal challenges, An administrative summons domestic anti-poverty program, bia, and Puerto Rico. As politicians try to reach vot- and costly fi nes. from the IRS requested 17 docu- is awarding nearly $9 million in Timothy Collins, CCHD’s ex- ers by tapping into religious or- A 2004 homily intended to ments and other information grants this year to support local ecutive director, said the agency ganizations, the efforts raise red give guidance on voting to pa- related to an Oct. 31, 2004, ser- projects working to eliminate is working with poor and low-in- fl ags with the IRS, which is wary rishioners of All Saints Episcopal mon by guest preacher the Rev. the root causes of poverty in the come people to develop “creative, of tax-exempt organizations that Church in Pasadena, California, SEE CHURCHES…, P. 12 United States. SEE CCHD…, P. 15

SAINTS CANONIZED Pope canonizes four, says being a — Mexicans Rafael De Jesus Barroso Santiago and his saint is not for the weak, fearful father, Enrique Barroso Ordaz, deliver By Cindy Wooden from church leaders were not to Jesus Christ and renounced the relics of Mexican VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pre- uncommon in the lives of the everything to be his friends,” Bishop Rafael siding over the second canoniza- four new saints: Mexican Bishop he said. Guizar Valencia of tion ceremony of his pontifi cate, Rafael Guizar Valencia of Vera Cardinal Francis E. George of Vera Cruz during Pope Benedict XVI honored two Cruz; Italian Father Filippo Chicago, who had cancer surgery his canonization women and two men who dem- Smaldone; Italian Sister Rosa in July, and Cardinal Salvatore De ceremony in St. onstrated that becoming a saint is Venerini; and Mother Theodore Giorgi of Palermo, Italy, were the Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. not for the weak and fearful. Guerin, foundress of the Sisters main concelebrants at the papal 15. Pope Benedict “The saint is that man, that of Providence of St. Mary-of-the- Mass. XVI canonized four woman who, responding with Woods, Indiana. Five other U.S. bishops from news saints Oct. joy and generosity to the call of Even in the midst of “trials and Indiana and Illinois concel- 15, including Mother Christ, leaves everything to fol- persecutions,” the pope said, the ebrated the Mass, which was Theodore Guerin, a low him,” the pope said at the new saints knew that following attended by some 125 Sisters of pioneer in Catholic Oct. 15 canonization Mass in St. Jesus “truly guaranteed a happy Providence, dozens of students education in Indiana Peter’s Square. existence and eternal life.” from St. Mary-of-the-Woods in the 19th century. Political persecution, poverty, “The saints had the humility College, and 45 pilgrims from (CNS/Giampiero suspicion, and even opposition and courage to respond ‘yes’ SEE SAINTS PRAISED…, P. 6 Sposito, Reuters) Page 2 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 Diocesan November off ers us a chance to refl ect on what the saints can teach us about following Christ Dear Friends in the to think of this now, since October is drawing to a close, and soon we will Diocese of Fort Worth, In the upcoming month of November, the be celebrating All Saints Day and All s I Souls Day. This is a time the Church saints are waiting for us to teach us how has for us every year, so that in the write entire month of November (dedi- A cated to all of the Faithful departed), this col- to be friends of Christ in this complex, we can refl ect on the Communion of Saints and Eternal Life, and not only umn I challenging age where, in God’s providence, heaven, but the importance of the have been teaching of the Church on purga- we fi nd ourselves. Some of the challenges tory and praying for our beloved taking deceased. In the fi nal analysis, our goal is some Bishop Kevin W. Vann they faced in living the Gospel are not eternal life with Christ, so how do we prepare for that now? How do time at the Jesuit Retreat much different than we experience. we live our lives now as response to the call of Christ to be his disciples? House (Montserrat) near I would highly recommend My Lake Dallas, to have Cathedral of St. Patrick, the time of were treated to a thorough tour and Life with the Saints. In his introduc- the year, and what the saints must explanation the history of the ca- tion to the book, Fr. Martin says, some quiet time to think, teach us about our own life with thedral and all of its appointments, “These refl ections are not meant Christ. including all of the saints in the win- to be exhaustive, scholarly biogra- read, refl ect, and pray. Recently, our Diocese hosted the dows and the statues. I heard again phies of the lives of these spiritual national convention for the Canon and again how much the beauty of heroes and heroines. Instead, they We are truly blessed in Law Society of America. This is no our cathedral impressed our visitors are meditations on the way that our Diocese to have such small effort, and thanks to the hard ... especially all of the depictions of one Christian relates to these holy work and hospitality of our Tribunal the saints. persons: How I came to know them, a facility and the pres- staff, the Diocese of Fort Worth made All of the saints in our cathedral what inspires me about their stories, a great impression on many visitors remind us that life in Christ is no and what they’ve meant to me in ence and ministry of the who are canon lawyers working in easy task, but it is possible. From my own life.” parishes, Tribunals, Chanceries, and St. Maria Goretti (chastity), to St. In the upcoming month of No- Society of Jesus for re- parish and educational ministries Elizabeth of Hungary (care for the vember, the saints are waiting for treats and spiritual direc- throughout the country. poor), St. Oliver Plunkett (uncom- us to teach us how to be friends of For many of the convention visi- promising Faith in an age of perse- Christ in this complex, challenging tion. tors, a highlight of the convention cution), St. Charles Borromeo (love age where, in God’s providence, was the Mass celebrated this past of Christ’s Church and courage in we fi nd ourselves. Some of the In part of this day, I have been Wednesday at the cathedral. Thanks reform), and all of the rest, we are challenges they faced in living the reading a wonderful new book to Msgr. Neu and the cathedral taught how to be disciples of Christ, Gospel are not much different than entitled My Life with the Saints by staff, our visitors had a wonderful how to live all of the virtues, how we experience. Visit our cathedral James Martin, SJ. This reading has impression of the cathedral. Thanks to live lives of holiness, and how to or do some reading about the saints. drawn me to think about our own to Mrs. Kay Fiahlo, many of them live the Beatitudes. It would be well Our lives may never be the same!

Pauline Books introduces new translation North Texas of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body Catholic Boston — On Oct. 11, Pauline fi rst time in English. through the pope’s Theology of Books & Media launched a new The event was held at the Per- the Body, and addressed how the translation of Pope John Paul manent Observer Mission of the additional new material will help II’s ground-breaking work on Holy See to the United Nations, in the reader more easily understand the Theology of the Body, which a building which Pope John Paul, the pope’s vision of the human Publisher: Bishop Kevin W. Vann author and theologian, George himself, dedicated in 1995. person and conjugal love. Editor: Jeff Hensley Weigel has described as a “theo- After an address by Archbish- A short question-and-answer Associate Editor: Mary Martin logical time bomb.” op Celestino Migliore — apostolic period followed the presenta- Secretary: Judy Russeau Man and Woman He Created nuncio and permanent observer tions. 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Vann, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort can Archives by acclaimed biblical edition came about. whose mission is evangelization Worth, 800 West Loop 820 South. Subscription rates are $20 for one year, $38 scholar Michael Waldstein. Professor Michael Waldstein using the means of social commu- for two years, $55 for three years. Periodical postage paid at Fort Worth, Texas. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to North Texas Catholic, 800 West Loop For this edition, John Paul’s spoke to the audience about the nication. They operate 17 retail 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108. infl uences in Pope John Paul’s life original system of headings, a bookstores in North America and Deadline for information for the North Texas Catholic is noon of Wednesday of crucial fi nding consisting of some that are apparent in the work, as a publishing and distribution op- the week before the paper is published. 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NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 Page 3 Diocesan / National / International Nolan Catholic students learn how to defend pro-life view By Julie Greene Pro-life advocate Scott with messages [that are not pro- Correspondent Klusendorf speaks with life] in every form of media,” More than 1,100 students, Sue Laux (left), co-leader said Laux. “It is a blessing that of Nolan Catholic High faculty, and staff at Nolan Catho- the students of Nolan Catholic School’s Lifesaver’s lic High School in Fort Worth Club, and Lauren Lutz, a have the opportunity to hear received a lesson in the truth Lifesaver’s Club student the truth. We need their support about abortion and how to de- leader, following his to stop this culture of death and fend a pro-life stance during an presentation Sept. 27. the death of 1.3 million babies all-school presentation Sept. 27 Klusendorf encouraged each year.” in Hartnett Arena. students, faculty, and Corbett agreed. “As a Catholic Their teacher? Scott Klusen- staff at Nolan Catholic Christian community, we have a dorf, a nationally renowned in Fort Worth to learn responsibility to have presenta- pro-life speaker from the Life the facts about pro-life tions which speak to the teach- Training Institute in Colorado issues, so that they may ings of the church, even when effectively defend the and founder of caseforlife.com. the topics evoke very mixed and pro-life position in the Klusendorf has previously writ- world. complex responses,” she said. ten talking points for President In her role as a member of George Bush’s 2000 presidential the Fort Worth Youth for Life campaign and has the backing of teens the tools to combat argu- unborn child is a distinctly whole ings, and why, in turn, it is both speaker’s bureau, Lauren Lutz such pro-life groups as Priests for ments in favor of abortion. human being, he said. immoral and socially unjust to kill travels to churches to give pro- Life and Focus on the Family. “When you leave this fi ne “The cells on my body contain a human being,” Lutz said. “He life talks. “It’s important that young school that has taught you about my DNA; the same is true with led the audience through a series “I have never had the op- people know what’s really going the Gospel of Life and social the unborn,” he said. “But often of facts and details, which led to portunity to discuss the matter on,” said Angela Walters, a 1977 justice, you will meet people that when people who are pro-choice an obvious conclusion that abor- of abortion with a person my alumna of NCHS who attended don’t share your views and don’t are confronted by a superior tion is immoral,” said Lutz. age who fully understood what the talk in her role as director of care what you think,” he said. argument, they will change the The school’s Lifesavers Club, they believed or why,” Lutz ex- Catholics Respect Life, a pro-life “You will not be given a pat on subject.” led by Nolan Catholic parent Sue plained. “After Mr. Klusendorf’s ministry in the Diocese of Fort the back for being pro-life.” NCHS junior Lauren Lutz, Laux and faculty member Toni talk, however, I had a few brief Worth. “If they go into one of Using primarily scientifi c data a student leader of the school’s Corbett, meets once a month conversations with some of my these abortion mills and someone rather than biblical arguments, Lifesaver’s Club and member of after school and coordinates stu- friends, who I then convinced tells them it’s just a blob of tissue, Klusendorf said the case for life Fort Worth Youth for Life, found dent involvement in community to come to our next Lifesaver’s they’ll know it’s not true.” can be made by focusing on three Klusendorf’s talk particularly pro-life activities such as prayer meeting to learn more about In town for various pregnancy key questions: “What is the un- effective because it focused on vigils in front of abortion clin- what it means to be pro-life. Mr. center fundraisers on the eve of born; is it human?” “What makes science. ics, the March for Life in Dallas, Klusendorf’s talk made it easier Respect Life Sunday, Klusen- humans valuable?” and “What “He presented us with numer- retreats, and community service to have these conversations…. dorf’s presentation at Nolan is our duty?” ous facts and details about why projects. People were much more willing Catholic was designed to give From its earliest stage, the the unborn are in fact human be- “Teens today are bombarded to discuss it openly.” Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on two partial-birth abortion cases in November

FROM PAGE 1 CHIEF JUSTICE SPEAKS — Supreme Court Chief Justice both become outspoken abortion John Roberts is shown addressing opponents. a Washington conference on fair The Supreme Court last di- and independent courts Sept. 28. rectly addressed what it called On Oct. 10, the Supreme Court the “essential holding” of Roe in declined to hear the appeal of 1992, reaffi rming Roe’s key provi- Sandra Cano — the “Mary Doe” in sions. Since then, the makeup of the court’s Doe v. Bolton decision the court has changed. Only three — who sought to overturn the 1973 justices who were in the majority decision which permitted abortions in the 1992 case, Planned Parent- during all nine months of pregnancy. PRO-LIFE EFFORTS — Volunteers assemble yard signs and organize mailings hood of Southeastern Pennsylvania The Supreme Court is still and fundraising materials at the “Vote Yes For Life” campaign headquarters in v. Casey, remain. scheduled to hear oral arguments Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Oct. 5. The pro-life group is waging a campaign to on two cases challenging the Chief Justice John Roberts uphold the state’s abortion ban, which goes before voters Nov. 7. (CNS photo/ federal ban on partial-birth abortion Carey Gillam, Reuters) just completed his first year in November. (CNS photo/Nancy on the court, after replacing Wiechec) the late Chief Justice William Pope calls for ‘dignifi ed living Rehnquist. Justice Samuel Alito Meanwhile, the Supreme To raise awareness about the joined the court earlier this year, Court is scheduled Nov. 8 to partial-birth abortion cases, pro- conditions’ for people in slums replacing retired Justice Sandra hear oral arguments in two cases life leaders launched a campaign CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy and the increase of people mov- Day O’Connor. Justices Stephen challenging the federal ban on entitled “Supreme Court Count- (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI ing into urban areas “represents Breyer and Ruth Bader Ginsburg partial-birth abortion. In the down: Partial-Birth Abortion” to called for “dignifi ed living condi- one of the most serious problems also have been appointed to the cases — Gonzales v. Carhart and “help remind the public and our tions” for people living in slums that humanity of the 21st century court since 1992. Gonzales v. Planned Parenthood elected offi cials how much is at and ghettos. is called to face.” They were both on the court — the 8th and 9th U.S. Circuit stake,” said Deirdre McQuade, The pope reminded pilgrims He encouraged all those who earlier in 2005, however, when the Courts of Appeals, respectively, director of planning and informa- gathered Oct. 1 in the courtyard work on urban management to court rejected a similar petition said the 2003 federal law ban- tion for the U.S. bishops’ Secre- of his summer residence in Cas- help ensure that “people living from McCorvey. ning partial-birth abortion was tariat for Pro-Life Activities. tel Gandolfo that Oct. 2 marked in degraded neighborhoods be Both Cano’s and McCorvey’s unconstitutional. Each weekday leading up to World Habitat Day. The United guaranteed dignifi ed living con- appeals asked the court to recon- The U.S. Conference of Catho- the oral arguments, the cam- Nations established the day to ditions, the fulfi llment of their sider their cases under a federal lic Bishops is among the organiza- paign — part of the Second Look highlight the importance of city basic needs, and the possibility court rule that allows relief from tions that fi led amicus, or friend- Project — was sending a fact or management and a person’s right of achieving their dreams,” es- a judgment because there is new of-the-court, briefs urging the quote on partial-birth abortion to adequate shelter. pecially concerning family life evidence or the previous decision high court to uphold the ban and to Congress, news media, and The pope said that dealing and “peaceful coexistence” in “is no longer equitable.” use the cases to reverse Roe. opinion leaders. with the rapid growth of cities society. Page 4 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 Fr. John Dear, St. Joseph Cove- Faith and Fic- Workshop on SJ, to speak on nant Keepers to tion group to ‘How to Avoid ‘Nonviolence of present ‘Father- discuss novel by Marrying a Jesus’ Oct. 28 ing Amidst the PeoplePeople Kim Edwards Jerk’ set for “Jesus, Bearer of God’s Peace and Justice: A Workshop on the Non- Storm’ Nov. 4 Oct. 26 Nov. 4 at Holy “Faith and Fiction: Conversations violence of Jesus” will be presented The St. Joseph Covenant Keepers, on Spirituality and Imagination,” a Family Saturday, Oct. 28, by Jesuit Father an international network of Chris- venue for discussing novels and films The Singles Ministry at Holy John Dear at the Catholic Renewal tian men focusing on St. Joseph with themes that shed light on the Family Church will host a workshop Center in East Fort Worth. Registra- as an ideal role model, will host a EventEventss journey of faith, will meet Thursday, on “How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk/ tion will begin at 8:15 a.m., with program entitled “Fathering Amidst Oct. 26, at the Catholic Renewal Cen- Jerkette (The Way to Follow Your coffee and pastries being served. The the Storm” at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton &of Importance for the ter, 4503 Bridge Street in East Fort Heart without Losing Your Mind)” program will begin at 9 a.m., and Church in Keller, 2016 Willis Lane Church of Fort Worth Worth. The topic of discussion will Saturday, Nov. 4. The program will the day will end with the celebration in Keller. Steve Wood, founder of the be The Memory Keeper’s Daughter, begin at 10 a.m. in the parish’s of the Eucharist at 4 p.m. St. Joseph Covenant Keepers and host of a novel by Kim Edwards. Family Life Center, located at 6150 Fr. Dear, author of several books the Eternal Word Television Network’s Those planning to participate are Pershing Ave. in West Fort Worth. including Jesus the Rebel: Bearer “The Carpenter’s Shop,” will give the asked to read the book, reflect on it The session, to be presented by of God’s Peace and Justice, has presentation, set for Saturday, Nov. 4, in light of personal experiences, and Deacon Dick and Kathy Stojak of served as director of the Fellowship from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. come to the session with questions, the diocesan Family Life Office, will of Reconciliation, a U.S. interfaith Wood, a husband and father of insights, or observations to share. A examine the five bonding elements peace organization. According to a eight, will offer key information for potluck supper will be served at 6:15 of a relationship. “These dynamic workshop brochure, he has traveled Catholic men about children, dis- p.m., and the discussion will take elements,” according to a workshop to war-ravaged zones around the cipline, faith formation, teenagers, place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. announcement, “are directly related world, been arrested some 75 times purity, marriage, and the media. Future meeting dates and the to one another, must be developed for various peace initiatives, and has This event is for men only. The topics of discussion are as follows: in a specific order, and must be kept given thousands of lectures on living charge for admission is $10. For Nov. 16, Portrait of the Artist as a in balance.” The workshop will tie a life of peace and justice. tickets or for more information, Young Man, by James Joyce; Dec. Christian values to the process of “Father Dear will remind us call Andrew Hightower at (817) 14, “The Remains of the Day,” a forming friendships and dating. of our call to discipleship as he 490-8919. film directed by James Ivory; Jan. 18, For more details or to RSVP, shares with us his own journey of The Brothers Karamazov, by Fydor contact Monica Molina via e-mail Gospel peacemaking,” states the ‘Catholic Per- Dostoevski; and Feb. 15, Stones from to [email protected] or brochure. “Through our reflections spectives on Is- the River, by Ursula Hegi. call (817) 737-6768. and discussions, this workshop will To ensure good conversation, invite us to transform our homes, lam’ to be pre- space will be limited. To reserve workplaces, churches, communi- a spot or for more information, Women’s tea, ties, and, especially, our hearts sented Oct. 22 MSGR. SCHUMACHER HONORED — Msgr. Joseph Schumacher, former contact Dan Luby at (817) 560-2452 into places where peace and loving A program on “Catholic Per- diocesan vicar general, was honored with a retirement reception at Immaculate auction to be ext. 259, or by e-mail at dluby@ justice will preside.” spectives on Islam” will be offered Conception Church in Denton Oct. 1. Emilia and Richard LaBarbera are shown fwdioc.org. The program is being co-spon- Sunday, Oct. 22, from 1 p.m. to 3 greeting Msgr. Schumacher at the event. Approximately 250 parishioners and held at St. Fran- sored by the Sisters of St. Mary of p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, friends from the Denton area and beyond came to express their thanks to Msgr. cis of Assisi Namur and the diocesan Office of 861 Wildwood Lane, Grapevine. The Schumacher for his years of service to the diocese and to Immaculate Conception Peace and Justice. presentation will be given by Steve Parish, where he served as pastor from 1969 through 1980. Parish Nov. 5 The cost is $25, which includes Kellmeyer, director of adult forma- Marriage pro- All woman are invited to attend a lunch. Make check payable to the tion at the parish. gram offered benefit tea and auction Sunday, Nov. Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, and The session will answer questions 5, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., sponsored send it to: John Dear Workshop, such as “What did Pope Benedict say St. Maria for military by The Mothers with Young Children that got so many people so angry?” St. Michael Catholic Renewal Center, 4503 couples Ministry (MYC) of St. Francis of Bridge Street, Fort Worth 76103. and “How should Catholics react to Goretti Parish elder care se- Assisi Church, 861 Wildwood Lane, For more information, call Sister the charges made about the Cru- welcomes par- The Military Marriage Enrich- in Grapevine. The annual event, Anselma Knabe at (817) 429-2920 or sades?” Participants, according to ries continues ment Weekend, a private program which will be held in the parish’s visit online at www.fwdioc.org. information provided by the parish, ticipation in designed to help married military Family Life Center, enables MYC will gain a deeper understanding of Oct. 23 couples deal with the readjustment to provide Christmas gifts to local Catholic beliefs about Islam. novena For those dealing with elder care process following return from com- needy families and assist them in For more information or to ar- A Holy Spirit Novena will be of- issues, St. Michael Church, 3713 bat, will be offered Oct. 27-29, from covering basic needs such as utility range for childcare, call the parish fered Oct. 25 through All Souls Day, Harwood Road, Bedford, is hosting 6 p.m. Friday evening through 6 p.m. bills and groceries. at (817) 481-2685. Nov. 2, at St. Maria Goretti Church, a series of free informational semi- Sunday evening, at the American MYC is comprised of Christian White Mass for 1200 S. Davis Drive in Arlington. nars, designed to give participants Airlines Training and Conference mothers who share similar goals Program to The novena will be prayed after practical information and tools Center, located at 4501 Highway for their families and children. The those in medi- help couples the homily at the usual 8 a.m. to assist them in their roles as 360 South, MD 929, in Fort Worth. group supports both recreational cal professions weekday Mass and at an added 6:30 caregivers. The seminars, given in The center is an ADA-compliant and pastoral activities that minister preparing for p.m. Mass to be celebrated each conjunction with the Area Agency on facility. to its members, St. Francis Parish, set for Oct. 24 weekday evening of the novena. On Aging of Tarrant County, are held According to program materials, and the community. marriage Saturday, Oct. 28, an 8 a.m. Mass at the church on Monday evenings the goal of the Military Marriage En- A silent auction and a live auction A White Mass will be celebrated with special novena prayers will be at 7 p.m. richment program is to create strong are planned, and tea sandwiches for medical and health profes- validation offered as well. Upcoming topics to be addressed families by building marriages able and hot tea will be served. Auc- sionals of all faiths Tuesday, Oct. A day of preparation for couples Mass cards will be available after in the series include “Caregiver to withstand the challenges of life tion items will include a two-night 24, at 7 p.m. at All Saints Church, seeking to have their marriage all parish Masses or in the church Basics,” Oct. 23; “Housing Options,” before and after deployment. Mili- weekend stay at the Gaylord Texan, 214 N.W. 20th Street in North Fort validated within the Catholic Church office for a requested donation of Nov. 6; “Managing the Holidays: tary Marriage Enrichment Weekends a two-hour romantic cruise on Lake Worth. Bishop Kevin Vann will will be offered Saturday, Nov. 11, $5. For more information, contact Stress, Time, and Family,” Nov. 20; are conducted by a team of trained Grapevine, and a party for 15 kids preside with Father Raphael Eagle, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by the the parish office at (817) 274-0643 “Safety and Independence 1,” Dec. couples, most with military or com- at KidzMuze Museum. TOR, chaplain at Cook Children’s diocesan Family Life Office. The ext. 223. 4; and “Safety and Independence bat experience, who share from real There is no admission fee. For Medical Center, serving as con- one-day session, entitled “Today 2,” Dec. 18. life situations. There are no group more information, contact Wendy celebrant. Music will be led by … Tomorrow … Forever,” will Calix support Elder care seminars have been discussions. Cronin at (972) 906-9982 or e-mail members of Remnant Catholic be held at The Catholic Center, taking place at St. Michael Church The program is provided free to to [email protected]. Apostolate. 800 West Loop 820 South in West group meets since August, and organizers plan participants who are legally married; The White Mass is traditionally Fort Worth. monthly at on extending the series through at least one spouse is a member of held for medical and health pro- Topics to be discussed will in- April 2007. Sponsored by the federal the military (active, reserves, Guard, St. Augustine fessionals on or around the feast clude “Marriage as a Sacrament,” Holy Family government and the Texas Depart- or retired due to injury); recently Men’s Purity of St. Luke, patron saint of physi- “Commitment,” “Communica- Calix, a monthly support meet- ment of Aging and Disability Services combat deployed; returned from cians. The Mass is sponsored by tion,” “Conflict Resolution,” and ing for Catholics who are alcoholic (DADS), the Area Agency on Aging combat deployment at least six Group meets the newly re-established St. Luke’s “Intimacy.” Time will be set aside and others who are struggling with of Tarrant County is committed to months (recommended); and have Guild, comprised of local members for couples to strengthen their addiction and seeking recovery, is assisting older adults and their care- been wounded during deployment weekly of the medical profession, and is relationships with regard to these offered the first Saturday of each givers through education, resources, (seriously wounded are also accom- The St. Augustine Men’s Purity co-sponsored by the local chapter of topic areas, as well as to focus upon month at Holy Family Church, support, and services. The Area modated). Group, a support group for men who the Medical Association of Catholic their individual relationships. This 6150 Pershing Ave. in West Fort Agency on Aging of Tarrant County is The program includes two nights’ struggle with sources of sexual impu- Students (MACS). program is a marriage enrichment Worth. The next meeting will be one of 28 in the state of Texas and is lodging, six meals, and all supplies. rity such as those found on the Internet, All medical personnel are opportunity and is open to all inter- held Nov. 4, beginning at 10 a.m. part of a nationwide network of 670 Reservations and completion of a meets Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. in asked to wear their white coats ested married couples who wish to in the chapel. agencies. The organization’s Web registration form are required. Space Room 213 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to the Mass. For more informa- deepen their sense of mutual love Calix meetings focus on en- site address is www.aaatc.org. is limited to 10 couples. Priority School, 2016 Willis Lane in Keller. tion about the White Mass, con- and commitment. hancing spiritual growth through For more information or to RSVP will be given to wounded service For more information, visit the tact MACS representative Ewa For more information or to reg- sharing Eucharist, discussion, and for one of the sessions, visit the St. personnel. For registration or more group’s Web site at www.sampg.org Oberdorfer at (817) 732-6720 or via ister, call the diocesan Family Life fellowship. Michael Web site at www.smcchurch. information, visit the Web site at or e-mail to Mark at seasmenspu- e-mail to [email protected], or Office at (817) 560-2452 ext. 304 or For more information, call Deacon org, or contact Martin Peña, director www.marriagemanagement.org; [email protected] or call the St. visit the MACS Web site at www.hsc. ext. 256 or visit the diocesan Web Joe Milligan at (817) 737-6768 ext. of Social Outreach and Pastoral Care e-mail to [email protected]; Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish office unt.edu/MACS/macs.html. site at www.fwdioc.org. 105 or Tim S. at (817) 735-1519. at (817) 283-8746 ext. 30. or call (817) 465-1001. at (817) 431-3857. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 Page 5 People and Events World Youth Couple to Cou- Bishop Vann Day at Six Flags ple League to to lead young set for Oct. 29 offer NFP class adult pilgrim- On Sunday, Oct. 29, children and youth of the diocese, along with their Oct. 29 age during adult leaders and family members, The Couple to Couple League of- fers classes in the sympto-thermal Lent 2007 are invited to gather for the annual Bishop Kevin Vann and Father World Youth Day (WYD) celebration, method of Natural Family Planning. The group finds Natural Family Michael Holmberg, associate pastor to be held at the Six Flags over Texas at St. Michael Church in Bedford, will theme park in Arlington. Bishop Planning to be safe, healthy, and effective, and indicates that many lead a Rome pilgrimage designed Kevin Vann will join Bishop Charles especially for young adults March Grahmann of Dallas in celebrating couples who use NFP “grow in love and respect for one another as they 10-18, 2007, during the Lenten sea- the youth-oriented liturgy with son. The trip, sponsored by the young the theme “Catholic to the Core.” learn to appreciate God’s design for marriage.” adults’ organization of St. Michael Thousands of Catholics from the Church, is described by organizers dioceses of Fort Worth and Dallas A new class will begin Oct. 29 at 1:30 p.m. at Assumption of the as a spiritual, educational, and cul- gather each year for this World Youth tural journey, with opportunities for Day celebration. Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 1305 Deer Park Road in Decatur. Because worship at historical venues, tours A special feature of this year’s guided by local experts to artistic event will be a presentation by the the class consists of four meetings at monthly intervals, engaged couples and architectural treasures, and free Drum Café, a San Diego group with STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPS — The Lady Knights of Notre Dame School in Wichita Falls captured the 2006 TAPPS (Texas are encouraged to attend a class time to explore Rome. South African roots. The group will Association of Private and Parochial Schools) 2A State Softball Championship in a come-from-behind double-overtime starting at least four months before Participants will have the opportu- lead WYD participants in drumming win over Sacred Heart School of Halletsville. The state title was a first for the Notre Dame softball program. Displaying their wedding. nity to visit numerous sites, includ- activities designed to emphasize the championship medals following the hard-fought 6-5 game in Belton, Texas, are (l. to r., back) Assistant Coach Mike For more information or to regis- ing the catacombs, basilicas, and the use of drums as a means of com- Rivard, Tiffany Gonzales, Felicity McClure, Ashley Rivard, Mary Michelle Otto, Emily Otto, Camila Mendes, Coach Stan ter, contact Kevin and Michele Vina Vatican museums. Bishop Vann will munication and unity among people Mueggenborg, (front) Melissa LeRitz, Danielle O’Brien, Brenna Pohlod, Kalynn McElroy, and Carrie Toth. at (940) 433-5664. celebrate Mass in places such as St. of all cultures. Those planning to Peter’s Basilica and at the tomb of attend the 5 p.m. youth Mass, to be St. Francis in nearby Assisi. IRPS Landre- St. Vincent de Deaf Ministry held in the Music Mill Amphitheatre St. Rita Garden All young adults of the diocese, at the theme park, may enjoy a day Club to host art their family members, and friends gan Lecture to Paul Men’s Club Program seeks of rides, food, exhibits, and fun from are invited to participate. The cost to host golf 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the park. Local sale Nov. 5 is $2,500 per person for double be presented CART reporters Deaf or hard-of-hearing persons Christian bands will also perform The St. Rita Garden Club has an- occupancy. Space is limited. For throughout the day at the park’s Nov. 4 event Nov. 11 in the community who do not nounced that it will be hosting an art program details or for registration Journalist John Allen Jr. will pres- The St. Vincent de Paul Men’s amphitheatre. use sign language are able to sale Sunday, Nov. 5, from 2 p.m. to 5 forms, visit the pilgrimage Web site ent the annual Institute for Religious Club will sponsor a golf tournament Discounted tickets and transpor- participate more fully in the p.m. in the Formation Room (enter at www.travelillume.com/trc/hfw, and Pastoral Studies’ (IRPS) Lan- Saturday, Nov. 11, at Mansfield tation opportunities are available Sunday liturgy by means of CART from the parking lot on the side) at or contact Barbara Boone at (817) dregan Lecture Saturday, Nov. 4, at National Golf Course, 2750 National through local youth ministers. For (Communication Access Realtime St. Rita Church, 5550 East Lancaster 283-8666 ext. 55, or via e-mail to 7:30 p.m. The lecture will take place Parkway in Mansfield. The tourna- more information, contact Kevin Translation) services. These services Avenue in East Fort Worth. [email protected]. at the Church of the Incarnation at ment, to played in a four-man Prevou, director of the diocesan Of- involve a court reporter listening Featured at the sale will be original the University of Dallas, located at Florida scramble format, will have fice of Youth Ministry and Adolescent to the spoken word during Mass oil paintings of Mary Shaw. There 1845 E. Northgate Drive, Irving. The a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Catechesis, at (817) 560-2452 ext. Sacred Heart and transcribing it onto a laptop are 11 paintings in all, signed topic of the lecture will be “The Cross The cost is $65 per person, or 261, or via e-mail at kprevou@ computer. The transcription is and framed and in various sizes, in Seymour and the Crescent: The Relationship any donation will be accepted. Ac- fwdioc.org. then projected onto a screen where depicting landscapes, florals, and between the Church and Islam under cording to an event press release, still lifes. to host Polka it may be read, thus enabling deaf Benedict XVI.” the tournament will benefit Holy or hard-of-hearing persons greater The Garden Club will provide Allen is an author, a Vatican ana- Rosary School, Autism Speaks, and refreshments and snacks during Mass, Nov. 12 involvement in the liturgy. The Catholic community of Sacred lyst for CNN, and a Vatican reporter Harold Weidhaas. Correction: the art sale. The Deaf Ministry Program is Heart Parish, Seymour, welcomes for the National Catholic Reporter All are welcome to join in the For more information, contact the in need of at least one more CART In the diocesan account- all its neighbors to the celebration newspaper. fun. To register or to make a dona- parish office at (817) 451-9395. reporter who would be willing and ing report for Catholic of a Polka Mass Sunday, Nov. 12, The Landregan Lecture was in- tion, call Brian Murphy at (817) able to share CART responsibilities University special collec- beginning at 11 a.m. augurated in 1999 to honor Steven 451-9144 or e-mail to bkmurphy@ at the 10 a.m. Sunday Mass at Most tion, which was published Father Ivor The liturgy will be followed by a Landregan, a UD alumnus and sbcglobal.net; or call Pat Irwin at Blessed Sacrament Church, 2100 in the Oct. 6 issue of the Koch Charity Czech Olde World Dinner at Sacred former editor of the Texas Catholic. (817) 919-0485. North Davis Drive in Arlington. North Texas Catholic, the Heart’s Mosler Hall on North Cedar Previous speakers for the annual lec- Persons who have such skills and dollar amounts for Holy Fundraiser set Street until 1:30 p.m. The cost of the ture have included Margaret O’Brien might be willing to assist with such Family Parish, Fort Worth, meal, which will include Bohemian Steinfels; Dr. Joseph Martos; Father an activity on a rotating basis are and for Holy Name of Jesus, for Oct. 21 sausage, turkey, and kolaches, is Joseph Fitzmyer, SJ; and Archbishop Patriotic Rosary asked to consider sharing their time Fort Worth, were incorrect. The Fourth Degree Knights of $8 for adults and $5 for children. Michael Sheehan. and talent with the church. Those The report should have Columbus of Sacred Heart Parish Carry-out meals are also available The Landregan Lecture is free to be held interested are asked to contact Mary indicated that Holy Family in Wichita Falls will hold the 10th for $8. and is open to the public. For more Oct. 24 at St. Cinatl, director of the Deaf Ministry Parish collected $1,649.00 annual Father Ivor Koch Charity An auction will follow, and a information, call (972) 721-4118. Program, at (817) 284-3019 (TTY) or for Catholic University, and Fundraiser Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. in the country store will offer baked goods Texas A&M Patrick’s e-mail to [email protected]. Holy Name of Jesus Parish parish hall. and crafts. During this time of national collected $0.00. We regret A live auction is planned, and a Seymour is located two-and-a-half Catholic cam- elections and a lack of peace in the St. Jude Thad- this error and apologize spaghetti dinner and soft drinks will hours from Fort Worth, going 199 world, all are invited to participate for any inconvenience it be served at no charge. west to Jacksboro and then 114 west pus ministry is in the praying of a Patriotic Rosary deus Parish to has caused. Sacred Heart Parish is located at to Seymour. For more information, searching for Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 7 p.m. to 8 host fall festival 1501 9th Street in Wichita Falls. For contact the parish office at (940) p.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 more information, call the parish 889-5252. Throckmorton Street in downtown office at (940) 723-5288. alumni Oct. 29 St. Mary’s Catholic Center, which Fort Worth. The 41st annual St. Jude Thaddeus provides campus ministry to the Prayers for the nation will be of- Church Fall Festival will take place All invited to students of Texas A&M University fered, accompanied by the lighting Sunday, Oct. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to in College Station, is in the process of three symbolic candles, which will 2 p.m. at the parish hall, located at attend Holy of trying to locate former students honor the nation and the church; 600 Davey Drive in Burkburnett. Family Fall Fes- who are “Aggie Catholics.” Aggies, veterans and military defending The event, which serves as the their parents, or friends, or indi- the country; and departed loved church’s main fund-raising event tival Oct. 28 viduals just wanting to learn more ones. Traditional prayers offered of the year, will include an all-you- The annual Holy Family School about Catholic campus ministry at for the conversion of the United can-eat turkey and German sausage Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Texas A&M are invited to contact States and for the guidance of its dinner with all the trimmings. Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the center. leaders will form the framework of The dinner will be available on Festival organizers invite all to come Those who make contact will be the Patriotic Rosary. Each decade a carry-out basis; free delivery in “join the fun.” A dunking booth, entered in a drawing for a “Football of the rosary will be accompanied Burkburnett may be arranged by book walk, and obstacle course are Surprise” package, which includes by a spiritual reflection by one of calling (940) 569-8116. just a few of the many games and two tickets to a A&M-UT football America’s forefathers, and each of Home-baked goods will be avail- activities to take place. game in Austin the day after Thanks- the 50 Hail Marys will be dedicated able, and games for the children TWO-PARISH TALENT SHOW — The Catholic communities of St. Mary in The festival will be held on the giving, motel accommodations, and to a specific state in the union “and will be featured. Windthorst and St. Boniface in Scotland combined their talents and put them Holy Family School grounds at a barbecue dinner. every soul in that state.” Tickets to the festival are $7.50 on display at a talent show, sponsored by the parishes’ Whole Community 6146 Pershing Avenue in West Fort For more information, call The evening prayer is being orga- per adult, and $4 for children ages Catechesis Committee. Keith, Aaron, and Lester Anderle of St. Mary’s, shown Worth, one block north of I-30 at St. Mary’s Catholic Center (888) nized by The Queen of Peace Center. 5 to 12; children under the age of playing their guitars, were one of 23 acts presented by a total of 35 adults and the Bryant Irvin exit. 240-TAMU or visit online at www. For more information, contact Gertie five will be admitted free of charge. children. The program was met with such enthusiasm, event coordinators Keith For more information, call the aggiecatholic.org between Monday, at (817) 244-7733 or Elizabeth at For more information, call the parish and Nacole Anderle hope to make the show an annual event. school office at (817) 737-4201. Oct. 2, and Tuesday, Oct. 31. (817) 558-9805. at (940) 569-1222. Page 6 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 International / National Saints praised for their ‘yes’ to Christ’s call despite hardships

FROM PAGE 1 at an all-women’s college. the newly renamed St. Theodore During his homily, Pope Guerin High School in Nobles- Benedict praised St. Rafael for ville, Indiana. his dedication to the poor and Philip McCord, the facilities his commitment to preaching manager at the college, joined two the Gospel and administering the Sisters of Providence in bringing sacraments despite being forced offertory gifts to the pope during to fl ee the Mexican government’s the Mass. The healing of Mc- persecution of Catholics in the Cord’s right eye after prayers to 1920s and 1930s. the community’s foundress was Dozens of members of the accepted as the miracle needed Legionaries of Christ attended for her canonization. the canonization Mass to honor In his homily, the pope said, St. Rafael, the great-uncle of the “With great trust in divine Legionaries’ founder, Father providence, Mother Theodore Marcial Maciel Degollado. The overcame many challenges and 86-year-old priest did not attend persevered in the work that the the Mass; earlier this year, after Lord had called her to do. By an investigation into charges of the time of her death in 1856, the sexual misconduct, the Vatican sisters were running schools and told Father Maciel that he could orphanages throughout the state no longer exercise his priestly of Indiana.” ministry publicly. Speaking in French, St. Mother Members of the Knights of Theodore’s native tongue, the SAINTS CANONIZED — Tapestries hanging from the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica show four new saints canonized by Columbus also participated in the pope said that in the Eucharist, in Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican Oct. 15. From left, the tapestries show Italian Sister Rosa Venerini, Mexican Bishop Mass in recognition of St. Rafael’s prayer, and in her “infi nite trust Rafael Guizar Valencia, Italian Father Filippo Smaldone, and Mother Theodore Guerin, foundress of the Sisters of membership in the Catholic fra- in divine providence,” she found Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. (CNS photo/Giancarlo Giuliani, Catholic Press Photo) ternal organization. the “strength and audacity” to St. Peter’s Square also was carry out her mission. church Oct. 14 holding one side about St. Mother Theodore, her The students of the college fi lled with Italian pilgrims cel- The pilgrims who came to St. of a huge banner with the school’s call to leave France, and trip to St. Mother Theodore founded in ebrating the canonization of St. Peter’s Square for the canoniza- new name — St. Theodore Guerin Indiana in 1840. Indiana felt the same pride. Filippo, who lived from 1848 to tion Mass included dozens of High School — Gallina said her “She was an amazing wom- Frannie Schalasky, a senior at 1923, and dedicated himself to young people from the United trip to Rome was “surreal.” an,” Gallina said. “She relied so “the Woods,” said the students ministry to the hearing-impaired, States. “It is rare enough to get to go much on God, on providence. She learn about the new saint from founding the Salesian Sisters of Meggie Gallina, 16, entered to a canonization, but to go to came to a country, not speaking their fi rst week at the college. She the Sacred Heart to assist them; the ninth grade in 2004 at Blessed the canonization of your school’s the language, and built schools, said they see her infl uence in “the and St. Rosa, the 17th-cen- Theodore Guerin High School in patron is amazing,” she said. opened pharmacies, built hospi- Sisters of Providence and their tury foundress of an order, now Noblesville. From the school’s fi rst semes- tals — all of this was the work of ministries today” and in what known as the Venerini Sisters, to Standing outside a Rome ter, she said, students learned one woman.” they see as a great gift: education educate young women.

ST. MOTHER Mother Guerin’s life, sainthood GUERIN — Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, seen as summons to holiness Indiana, along with members of the By Nancy Hartnagel aspect of sainthood is the way years later, with her mother’s public and area WASHINGTON (CNS) — The the person lived life according to consent, she entered the Sisters school children, vice postulator of the saint- the Gospels, and that the miracles of Providence of Ruille-sur-Loir. approach the remains hood cause of Mother Theodore are secondary to that.” In general, As Sister St. Theodore, she made of Blessed Mother Guerin, foundress of the Sisters the church must confi rm two fi rst vows in 1825 and perpetual Theodore Guerin of Providence of St. Mary-of-the- miracles through the intercession vows in 1831. For eight years, for veneration Oct. Woods, Indiana, sees her life and of the sainthood candidate before she directed a school in Rennes, 3 following their transfer to a new Oct. 15 canonization in Rome as canonization. an industrial town, then was place in the Church a summons to holiness. The Sisters of Providence transferred to Soulaines, where of the Immaculate Providence Sister Marie Kevin foundress was born Anne- she administered the school and Conception. In Tighe, who was promoter and Therese Guerin Oct. 2, 1798, in studied pharmacy and medicine anticipation of her vice postulator for the completed Etables, a village in Brittany, with a local doctor. Oct. 15 canonization, cause, said she hoped that for the picturesque French penin- Meanwhile, in 1834 on the the remains of each Sister of Providence, the sula jutting into the Atlantic. Her American frontier, Bishop Simon Mother Theodore, canonization “would deepen her family’s cottage near the ocean Brute de Remur, another native foundress of the own understanding of the call to likely prompted her fondness for Breton, became the fi rst bishop Sisters of Providence, holiness in her life in imitation of the seashore. of the Diocese of Vincennes, were moved to a St. Mother Theodore.” She had three siblings, two Indiana, which is now the place adjacent to the altar to allow for Beyond that, she told Catholic brothers who died in childhood Archdiocese of Indianapolis but better visitation and News Service in a phone inter- in a fi re and a sister, Marie Jeanne, which at that time comprised all prayer. (CNS photo/ view Oct. 5, “I would hope that who outlived her. Her father, a of Indiana and the eastern third Karen Callaway) every person would understand lieutenant in Napoleon’s navy, of Illinois. People were pushing the fact that God does not create was killed by bandits in 1813 west from the Atlantic seaboard, cause of poor health. She had con- 7, and arrived Oct. 22 at the for- just some persons to become while returning home from duty. and Bishop Brute saw a need for tracted smallpox as a postulant, est clearing already named St. saints.” Everyone is called to Her mother, who taught the Catholic sisters to serve in the and the treatment she received for Mary-of-the-Woods. holiness, she said, citing a chapter young Anne-Therese at home, large diocese. it was believed to have damaged Despite much hardship, the with that theme in the Second never quite got over the loss He sent a colleague to France her digestive system. six sisters opened an academy Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Con- of her husband and became an to fi nd a congregation willing to But, after a period of prayer for girls that became St. Mary- stitution on the Church. invalid. help. The superior of the Ruille and discernment, she sailed from of-the-Woods College and began Sr. Marie Kevin also hoped At age 20 Anne-Therese want- community felt Sr. St. Theodore France with two other sisters the foundation of a new religious “Catholics and others would ed to enter religious life, but her would be perfect to lead such a and three novices July 27, 1840. congregation modeled on the one realize that the most important mother refused permission. Five mission, but she was reluctant be- They landed in New York Sept. SEE GUERIN… NEXT PAGE NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 Page 7 State / International New saint from Mexico ‘one of us,’ South Texas Catholics told SAN ANTONIO (CNS) — One of St. Rafael has become a part of of the church’s newest saints is his own, since he now owns the truly “one of us,” Archbishop episcopal ring that once belonged José H. Gomez of San Antonio to the Mexican prelate. and retired Archbishop Patrick Consecrated a bishop Jan. 4, F. Flores told the Catholics of 1920, St. Rafael sold his pectoral South Texas. cross, ring, clothes, shoes, and The two archbishops spoke at more to provide for the needs of a press conference in San Antonio Catholics in his diocese affected days before Pope Benedict XVI by a major earthquake shortly canonized Mexican Bishop Ra- after his consecration. fael Guizar Valencia, who came He was known as “the bishop to South Texas during his exile of the poor” despite personal from Mexico because of govern- suffering brought on by diabetes, ment persecution of the Catholic phlebitis, cardiac insuffi ciency, Church. and extreme obesity. “In this man of God we have Evangelization also became a a jewel — someone to pray to major concern for St. Rafael. He and to ask for his intercession,” rebuilt the seminary, which had POPE PRESIDES AT CANONIZATION — Pope Benedict XVI waves to the faithful as he arrives for the canonization Archbishop Flores said. “My been long closed because of anti- ceremony of Italian Sister Rosa Venerini, Mexican Bishop Rafael Guizar Valencia, Italian Father Filippo Smaldone, and prayer is that the people get to Catholic legislation in Mexico. Mother Theodore Guerin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, in St. Peter’s Square at know him.” “A bishop can do without a the Vatican Oct. 15. (CNS photo/Giampiero Sposito, Reuters) Appointed bishop of Veracruz, miter, crosier, and even a cathe- Mexico, in 1919 by Pope Benedict dral, but he can never do without XV, the new saint preached mis- a seminary, because the future Mexican becomes fi rst bishop born sions at Immaculate Heart of of his diocese depends on the Mary Church and San Fernando seminary,” he once said. in Americas to be named saint Cathedral in San Antonio, as The seminary was moved to well as Our Lady of Guadalupe Mexico City, where it operated VERACRUZ, Mexico (CNS) ST. RAFAEL GUIZAR Church in Austin. clandestinely for 15 years. When — At an Oct. 15 papal ceremony VALENCIA — This is a At his Oct. 15 canonization, the persecution of the church at the Vatican, Blessed Rafael portrait of Mexican Bishop Rafael Guizar Valencia St. Rafael became the fi rst bishop ended, the number of priests in the Guizar Valencia became the fi rst who was canonized Oct. born in the Americas to be de- diocese exceeded the number that bishop born in the Americas to be declared a saint. 15 at the Vatican. Born in clared a saint. were in the country prior to the 1877 to a wealthy family, As a priest during the anti- Archbishop Gomez said that start of the anti-Catholic period. he dedicated his life to when he read the saint’s biogra- St. Rafael died June 6, 1938, clerical era that marked the start preaching and ministering phy in 2001 he saw in the life of the and was buried in a simple cas- of the 20th century in his native to the poor, despite saint a “real source of inspiration” ket. Twelve years later his casket Mexico, he often disguised him- government opposition to of how to live our Catholic faith, was exhumed for interment in self as a junk dealer to bring the the church’s activities. He especially for bishops. the cathedral of Veracruz. When sacraments to both sides fi ghting used his family’s money to St. Rafael still has family living laborers lifted the casket above the Mexican Revolution, which establish schools for girls in the San Antonio area. Attend- the ground, they discovered the started in 1910. and boys. He died in 1938 in Mexico City and was ing the press conference with box was free of wood rot. After the revolution, when beatifi ed in 1995 by Pope the archbishops were Augustin Upon removing the coffi n’s anti-clerical measures were ad- opted by the new government, he John Paul II. (CNS photo/ Mora, the new saint’s great- cover, the workers found the Archdiocese of Xalapa) nephew, and Tito Guizar Jr., his body of St. Rafael uncorrupted. lived in exile in Cuba, Colombia, great-great-nephew. His body remains in the Mexican Guatemala, and the southern Archbishop Flores said the life cathedral in a glass casket. United States to escape persecu- tion. He was ordained bishop of Catholicism — but only barely,” entering the United States. He Veracruz in absentia in 1919 while Anderson said in a statement. then moved to Guatemala, Co- McCord, the facilities manager living in Havana. “One anecdote about him says lombia, and Cuba. Guerin… at St. Mary-of-the-Woods, was Blessed Rafael was a member he returned from a mission with Blessed Rafael returned to accepted by the Vatican earlier of the Knights of Columbus. He is bullet holes in his hat and cloth- Mexico in 1920 as bishop of Vera- FROM PREVIOUS PAGE this year. the seventh Knight and the fi rst ing,” said Anderson. cruz and in 1923 joined the local they had left in France. Sr. Marie Kevin said she also bishop-member of the organiza- Blessed Rafael was born to a Knights of Columbus council. Ill health accompanied Mother hoped “that other young women tion to be declared a saint. The wealthy family in Cotija de la Paz As church persecution con- Theodore throughout adulthood. would be touched by the story of Knights started forming councils in the Mexican state of Michoacan tinued, he founded a clandestine For many years she lived on the life of Mother Theodore and in Mexico in 1905. The other six April 16, 1878. In 1894 he entered seminary. broth and soft foods. She died respond to God’s call as women Knights who are saints are also the seminary of the Diocese of “A bishop can do without May 14, 1856. religious in our congregation.” Mexicans, martyred during the Zamora and was ordained a a miter, a crosier, and even a Her cause for sainthood was The mission of the Sisters of Provi- persecution of Catholics in the priest for the diocese in 1901. cathedral, but never without opened in 1909. After her life, dence today is “to promote God’s 1920s and 1930s. When the Mexican Revolution a seminary, because the future work, and writings were exam- providence by works of love, “We welcome the canoniza- started, the Catholic Church was of his diocese depends on the ined in U.S. and French dioceses mercy, and justice,” she said. tion of our brother Knight, Bishop a target of rebel forces because it seminary,” he said. and at the Vatican, Pope John Paul From that fi rst academy, their Guizar Valencia, and know that was considered one of the privi- Persecution of the church II declared her venerable in 1992. teaching ministry spread across his life of courage and legacy of leged institutions that dominated forced Blessed Rafael to fl ee Mex- She was beatifi ed in 1998, once the Indiana, and extended to Illi- evangelization will be an inspi- society under Mexican dictator ico again in 1927. He returned in Vatican accepted as miraculous nois, Massachusetts, California, ration to each of our 1.7 million Porfi rio Diaz. The then-Father 1929, after the church reached an the 1908 healing of Providence Florida, Texas, and Oklahoma. members around the world,” Guizar became a target because accord with the government. Sister Mary Theodosia Mug They were the fi rst U.S. women’s said Supreme Knight Carl A. of his defense of the church. He became known as “the through Mother Theodore’s congregation to establish a mis- Anderson. After the successful revolu- bishop of the poor” and died intercession. A second miracle sion in China, and currently they “He lived from 1878 to 1938, tion, the new government or- of natural causes June 6, 1938. through her intercession, the serve in Taiwan, China, and the and actually survived the Mexi- dered Fr. Guizar shot on sight, Pope John Paul II beatifi ed him healing of the right eye of Philip Philippines. can government’s persecution of and in 1915 he fl ed the country, Jan. 29, 1995. Page 8 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 Diocesan / State

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MUENSTER FAMILY DAY — These youngsters are all smiles and excitement as they wait in line to choose fl avors for their snow cones. The Unity and Fellowship Committee of Sacred Heart Parish in Muenster sponsored a community-wide “Family Day in the Park” Sept. 24, where a variety of treats, such as snow cones, cotton candy, and kettle corn, provided the sustenance needed for taking part in activities such as a bounce house, obstacle course-slide combo, horseshoes, and volleyball. More than 400 people attended the event. “This is what our community is all about, having a good time together,” stated committee member Betty Rose Walterscheid. (Photo by Janet Felderhoff, MUENSTER ENTERPRISE) At state retreat, CDA members are reminded that sacrifi ce of Mass is not a private devotion

The fi ve Texas state offi cers CDA STATE RETREAT of the Catholic Daughters of — Father Chuck Gunti (left), the Americas (CDA) recently a San José Mission Friar from hosted a fall retreat for all CDA San Antonio, served as retreat members in the state of Texas. master for a state retreat of Carolyn Bachman of Scotland, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Sept. 22-24 in San Texas, representing the Diocese Angelo. He is pictured with Olga of Fort Worth, serves as fi rst vice Samaneigo, CDA state regent, state regent. She was joined by of El Paso. Olga Samaneigo of El Paso, state regent; Sheila Martinka of Pasa- fi ce of the Mass is not repeated. second state CDA retreat offered dena, second vice state regent; It is continued forever as we this year, according to Jalowy, Carolyn Malik of Shiner, state offer ourselves to obedience in with the earlier statewide retreat secretary; and Peggy Rosales of our relationship to Christ in the being held in January. The CDA Austin, state treasurer, in host- Eucharist.’” members within the state of ing the Sept. 22-24 retreat in the Fr. Gunti also encouraged Texas will also gather in April Diocese of San Angelo at Christ CDA members to remember that 2007 in Dallas for a state conven- the King Retreat Center. Mass, the public worship of God, tion. Carolyn Bachman will be Father Chuck Gunti, a member “is not a private devotion with installed as Texas state regent at of the San José Mission Friar com- him.” Reminding the assembly the convention and will begin munity in San Antonio, served as that Christ preached in public and serving a two-year term. retreat leader for the weekend that his death was a public act, he The Catholic Daughters of the program. He led the group of said, “The Mass is what God has Americas, formed in 1903, has approximately 50 CDA members done and is doing for us. This is about 90,000 members in 1,400 from all parts of Texas in refl ect- signifi ed in the four parts of the courts throughout the world. ing on the retreat’s theme of the Mass: the entrance, the Liturgy Approximately 16,000 Catholic Eucharist. of the Word, the Liturgy of the women are members of CDA “Fr. Gunti made several im- Eucharist, and the exit, meaning within the state of Texas. For more portant points about the Mass,” the commission to take Christ information about the April con- noted Henriette Jalowy of East — as he is revealed to us — into vention or other state CDA news, Bernard, CDA state public rela- the community.” visit the organization’s Web site tions chair. “He said, ‘The sacri- The September retreat was the at www.cdatexas.org. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 Page 9 Diocesan / State Page 10 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 Viewpoints Created, Loved, Redeemed by God

ost of usAn probably Invitation to Respect All Human theLife very old and for those with take for granted (at mental or physical disabilities. least some of the In the U.S., Oregon is the only time) that we are state to have legalized assisted Mcreated, loved, and redeemed suicide, but other states are be- by God. Yet, distracted as we ing urged to follow suit. Legal are by the noise and activities euthanasia and assisted suicide of daily life, we need to make are spreading across Europe. time to refl ect on this central truth of life — and the answer No amount of good social to the universal human ques- policy, such as programs that tion: Who am I, and what am I feed the hungry and shelter the doing here? homeless — as vitally impor- When our ancestors in faith tant as they are — can make up lost their moral and spiritual for bad policies concerning the bearings, Jesus took on human protection of life itself. Without fl esh to show us the radical the fundamental right to live, nature of God’s love. His love the right to not be killed, no is far from being passive, ge- other rights are meaningful. In neric, or abstract. It is not just fact, without life no other rights a kindly feeling toward others. can exist. Jesus’ love was personal, pas- Pope Benedict reminds us in sionate, and self-giving. God Is Love that, as Catholics, He showed us by example, we are called to make God’s as well as through parables, love present in the world. He what God expects of us. At noted that the bishops “help the Last Supper, he told the form consciences in political apostles: “This is my com- life and stimulate greater in- mandment: Love one another sight into the authentic require- as I love you” (John 15:12). ments of justice” (no. 28). But, Jesus was not speaking of af- he emphasized, it is the respon- fectionate feelings that we have sibility of the laity to work for for family and friends. The a “just ordering of society” and model of love by which we will “to take part in public life in a be measured, according to the personal capacity” (no. 29). parable of the Last Judgment In other words, it is up to (cf. Matthew 25: 31-46), is that of Catholic laypeople to par- the righteous who visited pris- Copyright 2006, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, all rights reserved ticipate directly in public life, oners, and fed, clothed, wel- In this article that introduces the U.S. bishops’ Respect Life! materials for 2006, the writer fi ts all our helping to enact laws and comed, and cared for the needy concerns for life and our obligation as Catholics to work for the common good into one small space — all policies that respect the lives of and strangers. They were serv- joined together by what makes life sacred in the fi rst place, the creative, redemptive love of God. all, especially those who have ing Christ in the needy and will no voice — unborn children, “inherit the kingdom prepared up more often than we care to become empty platitudes unless years of grief and depression human embryos targeted for for [them] from the foundation admit, understand the impor- we act on our convictions. that followed their abortions. destructive research, and those of the world” (Matthew 25: 34). tance of treating all with kind- Today the intentional de- who are cognitively impaired, As Christians, then, each one ness. We understand the need to struction of human life at its v Scientists destroy human disabled, or dying. of us is called, to the best of his work with the church’s charities beginning and at its end have embryos to harvest their stem Whether we are writing let- or her ability, to be involved in: serving those in need, whether become the preeminent threats cells — perhaps convincing ters to elected representatives, we do so by donating our time to human dignity because they themselves that the killing is voting, campaigning, or simply v personal, concrete, and prac- or our fi nancial support. directly attack life itself. outweighed by potential cures. providing friends and col- tical acts of kindness toward But we are called to do Some are trying to clone human leagues with solid information those whom God puts in our more. As the U.S. Catholic v Well over a million children embryos to use in research. about the grave moral issues paths; bishops explained in Living the are aborted every year in the These unethical efforts continue of our day, our participation in Gospel of Life: “The common United States alone; some are despite impressive medical American public life should at v organized charitable activi- outcry, which is justly made on killed by methods so brutal successes in treating patients all times be guided by this fun- ties, through personal service behalf of human rights — for society would not tolerate with adult stem cells, includ- damental truth: each one of us and/or fi nancial support; example, the right to health, their use against defenseless ing those from umbilical cord — including those with whom to home, to work, to family, to animals. The reasons given for blood, and despite the fact that we strongly disagree — is cre- v working toward a just order- culture — is false and illusory undergoing abortion are over- potential cures from embryonic ated, loved, and redeemed by ing of society by taking part if the right to life, the most basic whelmingly social reasons. stem cells remain theoretical. God. We, and they, are priceless in public life to help ensure and fundamental right and the Several states have even begun in his eyes. that laws and policies respect condition of all other personal v Abortion harms women as to fund unethical cloning and By speaking the truth about the lives and dignity of all, rights, is not defended with well. Some die (not just the embryo research with taxpayer human life in love, we can help especially those who are most maximum determination” (no. publicized deaths from RU- funds. build a society that protects vulnerable (Pope Benedict XVI, 19, quoting Christifi deles Laici, 486), and others are scarred and respects every human life, GOD IS LOVE). 38). In other words, talk about physically and emotionally. v Increasingly it is argued that born and unborn, and better the value of human life and the Increasing numbers of women assisted suicide and euthanasia refl ects our status as children Most of us, even if we slip sacredness of human dignity can are speaking out about the are appropriate treatments for of God. North Texas Catholic, October 20, 2006 Page 11 Views

Andrew Hamer’s cell-phone image adapted The Amish Teach Us forgiveness By Father John Rausch

he story about Sometimes ‘The Words of the the assault on The Amish practice of Gospel Prophets’ really do seem to be T10 Amish girls at the West Nickel forgiveness startled the ‘written on the Subway Walls’ Mines School in Penn- world. Many columnists across with apologies to Paul Simon sylvania started with horror at the assail- the country wrote how the By Kathy Cribari Hamer ant, but continued Amish were teaching a neglected with wonderment at lesson in the midst of tragedy, he difference between genera- the response of the tions can be condensed into a Amish community. T yet a few writers questioned single word: sweatshirt. Five children died, fi ve were whether forgiveness so easily severely wounded, and the One reason for that, as my friend Sherrie used to say, perpetrator committed suicide. is that fl eece will be the fabric we grow old in. While our Tragedy all around, yet the dispensed makes sense. parents and grandparents settled into house dresses and Amish parents almost imme- double-knit slacks, we’ll jog into the sunset wearing ex- diately sent words of forgive- ercise pants with elastic waists, and gray cotton zippered ness to the family of the killer easily dispensed makes sense. innovative program dealing jackets with fl uffy undersides. who took away their beloved On the individual level, with the needed healing from Our sweatshirts may bear the name of our alma mater daughters. forgiveness represents the only violence focuses on the victim or a quip someone thought funny enough to purchase as How could these families way to true inner peace. Presi- and community harmed by a gift. Mostly, however, those jogging-lounging-working- forgive so quickly, so unreserv- dent Nelson Mandela, a politi- the crime. Restorative justice in-the-garden clothes will boast only pulled threads and edly? Donald Kraybill, a pro- cal prisoner on Robin Island for programs bring the victim and stretched cuffs that speak of life well lived. Wearing fl eece fessor at Elizabethtown College 27 years, modeled forgiveness offender together in the pres- in our adult years is not the only thing about sweatshirts and authority on Amish life, and reconciliation when he in- ence of a mediator. The process that distinguishes generations from each other. explains that forgiving is wo- vited his white jailer to his 1994 helps the offender acknowl- “Mom, I am wearing a sweatshirt today,” my daughter ven into the life of the Amish. inauguration, as an honored edge the harm he has done and will tell me, in mid-September, when we get a short blast Their faith sees tragic events guest. Consistently, families of promotes rehabilitation through of bearable air — a break from sweltering heat. (Some- as having a divine purpose murder victims fi nd peace, not an apology and some appropri- how, with straight faces, weathermen refer to these as hidden from human sight. “The through the execution of the ate restitution. By meeting their cold fronts.) Amish don’t argue with God,” murderer, but by letting go of victims, offenders see and hear “Is it cool enough for a sweatshirt?” I’ll ask. Sadly, I am he writes. hatred and revenge. They cast what their actions have done to not out driving children to school in the early morning, The closeness of the Amish, out thoughts of vengeance that the lives of other human beings. when Fort Worth’s wind-chill factor has plunged to less community forged by a history would allow the murderer to On the international scene, than 85 degrees. of mutual aid like barn-raising, live in their heads and victim- truth and reconciliation commis- “Not exactly,” Meredith will answer. “But when I left compels them to care for one ize them further. sions take the same approach. the house, the air conditioning had not clicked on, and another in times of tragedy. At Robert Frost wrote in his “No peace without justice, there was a cloud cover. Well, there was a cloud. a loved one’s death, neighbors poem, “The Star-Splitter”: “to no justice without forgiveness” “ I am wearing a sweatshirt to encourage the fall,” she bring meals, milk cows, and do be social is to be forgiving.” — words of John Paul II on the will conclude. other chores for the grieving Without forgiveness, society World Day of Peace, 2002. The Apparently Meredith is convinced that autumn — and family. would suffer continuous and formula breaks the cycle of by association, God himself — needs a nudge. “My The Amish faith takes seri- ever-increasing fi ts of revenge. violence for a world community sweatshirt lets the weather know it’s time to be cold,” she ously the life and teachings Yet, the human condition whose confl icts increasingly explains. of Jesus who carried his cross demands, not “forgive and stem from ethnicity and religion. On those breezy, not-quite-fall mornings — the Texas without complaint, who prayed, forget,” but “remember and Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, equivalent of an early snowstorm — I ponder my daugh- “Father, forgive them...” on the forgive.” A believer remem- the Amish community lead- ter’s enthusiasm for things to come, and conversely, cross, and who admonished bers a crime by pronouncing a ers established a fund for the my determination to stay in sandals whose color is not his followers to turn the other moral judgment on the action widow and children of their permitted past Labor Day. cheek, love one’s enemies, and (murder is wrong), then con- daughters’ assailant — as a Someday I’ll likely appear in Glamour magazine’s forgive 70 times seven. Ven- tinues the process of healing by fi nal gesture of forgiveness. “Do’s and Don’t’s” pages, while my daughter is quoted geance belongs to the Lord. renouncing revenge, envision- Father John Rausch, in O magazine on the virtues of positive thinking. The Amish practice of ing the criminal as a fellow a Maryknoll priest, Meredith, in the post-collegiate, early parenthood Gospel forgiveness startled human being, and striving to is a social justice world of having been called “Mom,” but never “Ma’am,” the world. Many columnists reconcile with the offender. educator and writer looks forward to climate changes — and the happy future across the country wrote how This four-fold understanding who has devoted they imply. the Amish were teaching a makes forgiveness a personal himself to working My son Andrew, who lives in Chicago, is less eager neglected lesson in the midst of and communal process requir- with the working people of Ap- for sweatshirt season. In the Windy City for 17 months, tragedy, yet a few writers ques- ing God’s grace. palachia for more than two and a Andrew has learned fall leads quickly to winter. tioned whether forgiveness so On the community level, an half decades. SEE HAMER, P. 22 Page 12 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 National At Red Mass, faith called ‘cornerstone of American experience’

By Mark Zimmermann despite those in members, Commerce Secretary isolated, cut off from its history, WASHINGTON (CNS) — Ad- an increasingly Carlos M. Gutierrez, Housing from its defi ning experiences of dressing a congregation that secular world and Urban Development Secre- life, from its highest aspirations, included many government who seek to di- tary Alphonso Jackson, Health from the lessons of faith and the leaders, Washington Archbishop vorce religion and Human Services Secretary inspiration of religion — from Donald W. Wuerl said Oct. 1 at from the public Mike Leavitt, and acting Trans- the very ‘soil’ that sustains life the annual Red Mass at St. Mat- square. portation Secretary Maria Cino. — and still expect to grow and thew Cathedral that religious “To speak out Washington Mayor Anthony fl ourish,” the archbishop said. faith forms part of the foundation against racial A. Williams and Maryland Lt. “Faith convictions, moral values, of the American experience and discrimination, Gov. Michael S. Steele, a can- and defi ning religious experi- has an important role to play in social injustice, didate for the U.S. Senate, also ences of life sustain the vitality public life. or threats to the attended the Mass. of the whole society.” “Religious faith has long been dignity of life The 53rd annual Red Mass in He said that people were a cornerstone of the American is not to force Washington was sponsored by gathered at the Red Mass to seek experience,” the archbishop said values upon the John Carroll Society, a group God’s wisdom and to pray for at the Mass, traditionally held Chief Justice John Roberts speaks with Archbishop Donald society, but of lay Catholic professionals. an outpouring of the gifts of the on the day before the Supreme W. Wuerl of Washington (right) and Archbishop Pietro rather to call The nearly 1,500 people at Holy Spirit because “cut off from Court opens its session. The Sambi (center), the apostolic nuncio to the United States, our society to the Mass included judges, law- the vine [of faith], we have only Mass invokes God’s blessings after the Red Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral in Washington its own, long- yers, and offi cials from all three ourselves.” Oct. 1. The annual Mass is celebrated traditionally on the and guidance on the administra- accepted, moral branches of government. Concel- Archbishop Wuerl said it Sunday before the new Supreme Court session begins. ebrants included Archbishop Pi- gave him hope to look out from tion of law. (CNS photo/Joshua Roberts, Reuters) principles and Archbishop Wuerl noted commitment etro Sambi, the apostolic nuncio the cathedral’s pulpit and see so how faith helped shape both the to defend basic to the United States, Bishop Paul many young people. Mayflower Compact and the “the two spheres are distinct, yet human rights, which is the func- S. Loverde of Arlington, Virginia, In his homily, he noted, “Look- Declaration of Independence. always interrelated.” tion of law,” he said. and Auxiliary Bishop Richard B. ing around, I see many, many He said George Washington’s “Politics, law, and faith are Dignitaries attending the Mass Higgins of the U.S. Archdiocese young men and women who, farewell address “reminds us that mingled because believers are included four Catholic members for the Military Services. in such increasing numbers, are we simply cannot expect national also citizens,” Archbishop Wuerl of the Supreme Court of the Archbishop Wuerl’s homily looking for spiritual values, a prosperity without morality, and said in his homily. “Both church United States: John G. Roberts pointed to the story in St. John’s sense of rootedness, and hope morality cannot be sustained and state are home to the very Jr., the chief justice of the United Gospel of the vine and the branch- for the future. ... In spite of all the without religious principles.” same people.” States; and Associate Justices es, and he used that as a metaphor options and challenges from the And in looking at “religion’s The archbishop said that inter- Antonin Scalia, Anthony M. for the importance of people rely- secular world competing for the place in public life,” the arch- relationship helps people in pub- Kennedy, and Clarence Thomas. ing on their foundation of faith allegiance of human hearts, the bishop quoted Pope Benedict lic life seek the common good and Also attending the Mass were in the public square. quiet, soft, and gentle voice of XVI’s fi rst encyclical, Deus Caritas work for justice by drawing on U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. “No one person, no part of our the Spirit has not been stilled. He Est (God Is Love), which noted that this nation’s foundation of faith, Gonzales and four other Cabinet society, no people can become continues to touch hearts.” Churches, non-profi t organizations must fi nd delicate balance in following IRS code that prohibits political invervention

FROM PAGE 1 all such references would be attack upon this church’s First the report’s press release. it said. “The code contains no George Regas, former rector of “an overwhelming task, and, we Amendment rights to the exer- Of those 82 cases, the IRS bright line test for evaluating the church. Rev. Regas criticized believe, irrelevant to the examina- cise of freedom of religion and found nine cases in which chari- political intervention; it requires the war in Iraq and politicians tion,” he said. freedom of speech.” ties, including churches, distrib- careful balancing of all of the facts who oppose abortion, among Owens also questioned Rev. Bacon said the IRS’s posi- uted materials encouraging votes and circumstances.” other themes. He argued that if whether the timing of the query tion that religious organizations for a particular candidate. In 12 The report also said the IRS Jesus debated President George “may refl ect an attempt to chill must remain neutral where politi- cases, religious leaders used the code confuses some people, W. Bush and U.S. Sen. John Kerry the church’s discussions of fun- cal issues are concerned misses pulpit to endorse or oppose par- particularly the phrasing: “does of Massachusetts, the Democratic damental religious issues with the point that faith groups “do ticular candidates. Other cases not participate in or intervene nominee for president, he would policy implications before the not have a choice about whether involved charities endorsing or in (including the publishing or question both men about how the midterm elections and in a way or not to be neutral in the face of opposing candidates on their distributing of statements) any United States treats the poor, for that intrudes into core religious dehumanization, injustice, and Web sites; distributing voter political campaign on behalf of example. practice.” violence. Our faith mandates guides that encouraged voting (or in opposition to) any candi- The sermon prompted an The IRS whittled down its that, always stopping short of for particular people; and giving date for public offi ce.” investigation by the IRS into requested information, but All endorsing or opposing politi- preferential treatment to certain The report said, “Especially, whether the church violated tax Saints advised the agency that it cal candidates, the church can candidates by permitting them though not exclusively, in cases regulations by endorsing a par- would not be complying, Owens neither be silent nor indifferent to speak at functions. concerning churches, the phrase ticular candidate or party. told Catholic News Service in an when there are public policies The report said many cases has been interpreted to mean Eight months after last hearing Oct. 9 phone interview. causing detriment to the least where political campaign inter- that the prohibition on political from the IRS, All Saints received That puts the ball back in the of these.” vention is alleged are diffi cult to intervention by 501(c)(3) organi- a request this July for documents IRS’s side of the court, Owens In a February report issued by document because events and zations was limited to expressly including details of all instances said. The agency now must the IRS on a review of tax-exempt statements are not recorded. endorsing or opposing candi- between Jan. 1 and Nov. 2, 2004, decide whether to pursue the organizations during the 2004 It also acknowledged that dates. when the church “distributed investigation through the Justice election cycle — the revenue media coverage can create an “Thus the majority of the written or oral communication Department. service called this review the impression of widespread non- alleged acts of campaign in- identifying one or more can- In a Sept. 17 sermon, the cur- Political Activities Compliance compliance among the more than tervention at church services didates,” as well as “any other rent rector at All Saints, the Rev. Initiative — the IRS found that 1 million organizations desig- or functions were not express sermons identifying candidates J. Edwin Bacon, described the nearly three-quarters of the 82 nated as 501(c)(3), or nonprofi t, endorsements,” it said. “In for public offi ce.” church’s stance. organizations reviewed were en- and that the proper/improper fact, the circumstances often In a response to the IRS, the “There is no objective basis for gaged in some level of prohibited dividing line can be diffi cult to suggested that the pastor made church’s attorney, Marcus Ow- the IRS to have a reasonable belief political activity. ascertain. a conscious effort to avoid ens, said such a broad request that we have indeed participated The vast majority of charitable “The activities that give rise to an express endorsement, yet at the busy parish would en- in campaign intervention,” Rev. organizations do not engage questions of political campaign made an indirect endorsement compass multiple events a day Bacon said. “Furthermore, we in politicking, but there was “a intervention also raise legitimate clearly conveying a message on at which participants pray for would argue that this entire case disturbing amount of political concerns regarding freedom of behalf of, or in opposition to, a political leaders. Documenting has been an intrusion, in fact an intervention” during 2004, said speech and religious expression,” candidate.” NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 Page 13 Diocesan

Crumbling stones and artifacts from the old St. Joseph Hospital facility fi nd new life at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in its newly dedicated . . . St. Joseph Garden elics from a STORY AND PHOTOS BY KATHY CRIBARI HAMER, CORRESPONDENT historical Fort R Worth insti- tutionR became part of a church’s renaissance Clockwise from Top Left: • A refurbished statue of St. Joseph graces the newly planted in August, when a new garden on the grounds of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish. St. Joseph Garden was • A large Celtic cross and garden planters lie in disrepair on dedicated on the grounds the grounds of the old St. Joseph Hospital in March 2005. • A father and son gaze upon the restored Celtic cross in the of St. Mary of the As- new garden at St. Mary’s. sumption Parish near Below: In March 2005, Fr. Fort Worth’s downtown Bristow is shown pointing medical district. out an engraving on a stone monument retrieved from The garden was created out St. Joseph Hospital. of artifacts from the original St. Joseph Hospital, which has become the site for an expan- sion of Tarrant County’s John Peter Smith Hospital. At the Above: St. Mary’s parishioners make the sign of the cross as Father David Bristow garden dedication Aug. 13, St. sprinkles them with holy water Aug. 13, on the occasion of the garden’s dedication. Above: A stone marker sits in the parish Mary’s priest Father David offi ce, waiting for its placement in the new Bristow told the congregation, the sacraments at the 2006 the garden as his Eagle Scout garden. Dedicated in 1889 under the name “This garden is literally and Easter Vigil. Zoran Radan, who project, building a sign for the of St. Joseph’s Infi rmary, the facility was fi guratively dedicated to all works in parish maintenance, entrance on the west side of renamed St. Joseph Hospital in 1930. the nurses and doctors who volunteered his time to build a the church. Designed by Fr. served the sick in the city of long porch on the building that Bristow and Matt, the sign Fort Worth so well from 1889 borders the west side of the will identify the garden and to 1993.” He prayed God’s property. will include a bronze plaque blessing on those people who Plans for the porch area, memorializing the nurses and had been faithful to Christ in as well as the garden itself, doctors from St. Joseph. There serving their patients. include a place for summer also will be an area where the Rows of St. Mary’s parish- breakfasts — coffee, donuts, cornerstone is encased. ioners processed out to the and fellowship. “I like people In addition to outfi tting the garden area after the 10 a.m. to stay and visit,” Fr. Bristow garden space itself, St. Mary’s Right: Austin Rose (left), Mass to participate in the dedi- said, “and that always [takes displays two of St. Joseph’s a new member of the cation. There they stood in the place] around food.” The par- large fl ower pots on each side church, receives thanks hot August sun to observe the ish already enjoys post-Mass of the front entrance to the from Fr. Bristow for results of what Fr. Bristow told breakfasts during the fall, win- church; and slated for refur- his volunteer efforts in them was “a work in progress, ter, and spring months. bishing in phase two, are a providing latticework for like all gardens.” Appropriately, the fi rst event bench and a large fountain. the garden area. Included in the space, which celebrated in the garden area “People are pleased with the sits behind the rectory and was the feast of the Assump- project,” Fr. Bristow said. “We west of the church, are a cross tion of the Blessed Virgin Mary, had been talking about it for a that has been repaired and when parishioners gathered for long time, but there were other refurbished with gold trim; a an ice cream social. “Eventually things we had to do fi rst. For three-part granite monument we will install new lights and example, the entire air condi- — a low, squat obelisk — that electrical outlets in the porch tioning system was recently eventually will be topped with area,” Fr. Bristow said. “I also replaced.” It is a source of pride a cross; and a new statue of St. would like to add garden light- for parishioners that St. Mary’s Joseph that will be repositioned ing in the trees and landscape.” paid cash for that project. as the garden project continues. One major and meaningful “For years we have been Designed by members of addition to the area will be the taking a second collection for the parish and some outside cornerstone from the original our ‘renaissance fund.’ Most volunteers, the area landscape St. Joseph Hospital. Matthew of the restoration and repairs also includes latticework built Ross, 15-year-old grandson of are not as romantic as the new Above: St. Mary’s parishioners brave a by Austin Rose, a new member Fr. Bristow, a married, former garden,” Fr. Bristow said, “but hot August afternoon to participate in of the church, who received Anglican priest, has adopted they have to be done.” the blessing of St. Joseph Garden. Page 14 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 National / International

USCCB head Bishop Skylstad presses NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL Bush to veto bill on border fence NEWSBRIEFS By Patricia Zapor der has doubled since 1995, when the hemisphere that the United WASHINGTON (CNS) — Ex- the U.S. government launched States is not willing to work coop- tending the fence along the U.S.- enforcement campaigns at offi cial eratively to address the problem Pope schedules 2008 Synod of Mexican border will lead to more ports of entry and points where of illegal immigration,” the letter Bishops on Bible in life of church deaths and violence, warned the people have traditionally entered said. “It could harm our relations VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI has scheduled president of the U.S. bishops’ the country illegally. Nearly 3,000 with these countries and inhibit a meeting of the world Synod of Bishops for 2008 and has conference in a letter urging people have died in that period in bilateral progress on mutual decided the synod will focus on the Bible in the life of the President George W. Bush to veto remote parts of the southwestern interests.” church. A brief announcement issued Oct. 6 said bishops from the Secure Fence Act. United States, he said. He pointed out that nearly half around the world elected to represent their peers will meet at The bill, passed by Congress “The erection of a border fence of all the illegal immigrants in the the Vatican Oct. 5-26, 2008, to discuss the theme, “The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church.” During the in the waning days of the session would force migrants, desperate United States arrive legally and last synod, the 2005 gathering focused on the Eucharist in the before the October campaign to fi nd employment to support overstay the terms of their visas. life of the church, participants elected members to a council break for midterm elections, their families, to seek alternative The Catholic Church “is a to follow up on the synod and prepare for the next session. “could lead to the deaths of and more dangerous ways to universal organization” that wit- Participants at the 2005 synod also offered Pope Benedict sug- migrants attempting to enter enter the country, contributing nesses the conditions in countries gestions for topics to be treated; the importance of the Bible the United States and increases to an increase in deaths,” wrote such as Mexico that lead people was one of the most popular topics. The synod council will smuggling-related violence Bishop Skylstad. It also would to choose to immigrate illegally, prepare an outline and list of questions for bishops’ conferences along our border,” said Bishop drive people who feel they need Bishop Skylstad said, and as and individual bishops to consider, then use the responses in drafting a working document for the 2008 meeting. William S. Skylstad of Spokane, to cross into the United States to such believes a fence will not Washington, president of the U.S. seek help from smugglers, some deter people who are desperate South Korean religious groups Conference of Catholic Bishops. of whom would exploit them to escape poverty. Bishop Skylstad said the 700- and place them in dangerous He recommended that efforts express concern over nuclear test mile fence authorized in the bill situations, he said. instead go toward global eco- SEOUL, South Korea (CNS) — South Korean religious leaders also “would send the wrong The construction of a 700-mile nomic and trade policies aimed expressed deep concern over North Korea’s nuclear test but said economic and military sanctions would not be a good signal to our peaceful neighbor fence also “would send a signal at developing jobs that pay a response. Father Paul Han Jung-kwan, executive secretary to the south, Mexico, as well as to Mexico and other countries in living wage. of the Committee for the Reconciliation of Korean People of to the international community.” the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea, called the Oct. The letter, dated Oct. 10 and re- 9 nuclear test “an act that destroys world peace and order, leased by the USCCB Oct. 11, said and is against the Gospel.” In an Oct. 10 interview with UCA the fence also will not solve the News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand, Fr. problem of illegal immigration. Han said sentiment against North Korea may spread within Meanwhile, Mexico’s foreign the church. He said he believes the church in South Korea will face diffi culties in its humanitarian work with North Koreans. secretary said his nation is con- He said he expects North Koreans to become more isolated sidering taking the issue of the from the international community and suffer from a lack of fence to the United Nations. food and basic goods. For this reason, he added, the South Bishop Skylstad cited a Gov- Korean church needs to establish a long-term plan to help its ernment Accountability Offi ce re- northern neighbors. port showing that the number of deaths of those crossing the bor- Pope offers thanks for witness given by committed Catholic couples VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI offered thanks to God for the witness given by Catholic couples whose com- mitment to each other in marriage remains strong in both joy and sorrow. “God himself is the author of matrimony,” the Sign Up for the: pope said Oct. 8, commenting on the day’s Mass readings, which recounted the creation of man and woman, and Jesus’ statement that “what God has joined together, no human being must separate.” Speaking to pilgrims gathered in St. Creative Estate Planning Course Peter’s Square for the midday recitation of the Angelus, the An in-home study course designed to provide you with a solid foundation pope said the readings caused him to offer special prayers for of knowledge and the tools to build your estate plan. 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Demands for settle- • How can I sign up? ment of that lawsuit and 25 claims that exceeded $7 million Just complete an enrollment form and return it to the Catholic Foundation of North prompted the diocese’s decision to go to trial for the fi rst time Texas. Visit www.fwdioc.org and click on Foundation or contact: rather than settle out of court. The possibility of bankruptcy had been looming large in the diocese since October 2004, Catholic Foundation Patricia A. Miller, CFRE when it announced an agreement to settle 37 sexual abuse 800 West Loop 820 South claims and lawsuits for $9 million. In the past two years the of North Texas Fort Worth, TX 76108-2919 diocese has reached settlements totaling more than $10.5 mil- Diocese of Fort Worth 817-560-3300, ext. 116 lion. The jury’s award Sept. 18 left diocesan leaders with no [email protected] other option, they said. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 Page 15 Diocesan / National

Father John Joseph Nagle Father John Nagle Jr., SAC, former pastor Jr., SAC, longtime pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, dies Parish in Mineral Wells, Father John Joseph Nagle Jr., Nagle was known, according to the parish fi nance council, was a died at the age of 85 at SAC, a longtime pastor of Our current OLL pastor Father Jeff young husband and father when his Possum Kingdom Lady of Lourdes (OLL) Church in Poirot, as a “totally dedicated he came to the parish in 1973. “Fr. Lake home Oct. 4. In this Mineral Wells, died Oct. 4 at the priest, with a deep love for the Nagle tapped me to start teaching 1997 fi le photo, Fr. Nagle age of 85 at his Possum Kingdom people of Mineral Wells. He high school CCD; 27 years later, is pictured celebrating Lake home. A funeral Mass was had a desire to really build the he fi nally let me off the hook!” his 50th anniversary as celebrated Oct. 9 at Our Lady kingdom of God and the Catholic said Crawford. “The great thing of Lourdes Church with Bishop Church in Mineral Wells,” added about Fr. Nagle was that he cared a priest at a reception Kevin Vann presiding and Father Fr. Poirot, recounting Fr. Nagle’s so much about everyone who at Our Lady of Lourdes Michael Olson, vicar general for commitment to the poor of the crossed his path. He had a special Parish. (Photo by Kathy the Diocese of Fort Worth, offer- community. “He had such com- concern for the Hispanic com- Cribari Hamer) ing the homily. Interment was at passion, and he reached out to munity. He would do the noon Memory Gardens Cemetery. people in so many ways.” Mass in Spanish each Sunday in we would open the doors and for the Hispanic community…. John Joseph Nagle Jr. was born Fr. Nagle continued to serve his New Jersey accent.” give anyone who came a sack of [People] came from all over March 17, 1921, in Kearny, New the community by visiting Deacon Don Warner, calling Fr. groceries and diapers for those the diocese to have their babies Jersey, the son of Irish immigrants hospital patients and nursing Nagle a leader “with the heart of with infants.” baptized — everyone knew that John Joseph Nagle Sr. and Mary home residents, even after his a servant,” recalled that the priest “He cared greatly for the Fr. Nagle would never turn them (Phelan) Nagle. As a young man, retirement, said Fr. Poirot. “He presided at his wedding, the bap- people of Mineral Wells,” added away. John Nagle decided to join the concelebrated Mass at St. Francis tism of his wife, Candy, and the Deacon Warner. “He made fi rst “His example of service to Pallottine Fathers’ religious or- Church in Graford with me each baptisms of both of their children. Friday visits to the homebound, the community and to the least der because one of his mother’s Saturday evening, and I would “We worked together to start a was always at the hospital, and among us, is an example that I brothers was a Pallottine priest. see him praying the rosary each food bank,” related Warner in a even drove a van to the outlying have always tried to follow, “ A student at Pallottine College week when I would come into personal tribute written in honor towns to pick children up for concluded Deacon Warner. “He in Thurles County, Ireland, Fr. the church,” recalled Fr. Poirot, of Fr. Nagle. “The fi rst Saturday CCD classes. He was a familiar will be greatly missed.” Nagle was ordained June 8, 1947, adding that a memorial Mass of the month, people would begin sight in town in the Our Lady of Fr. Nagle is survived by sister at St. Patrick Cathedral in County will be said in Fr. Nagle’s honor to line up outside Casa Maria at Lourdes van with his Notre Dame Rita Belbey of Florida and brother Tipperary, Ireland. at St. Francis. about six in the morning. At seven baseball cap. He had open arms Thomas Nagle of Chicago. After serving in Catholic par- Father John Casey, a fellow ishes in New Jersey and Nevada, Pallottine priest who serves as Fr. Nagle came to St. Stephen pastor at St. Stephen Church In online survey, NAPM seeks opinions on Church in Weatherford to serve as in Weatherford, had known Fr. an assistant pastor in 1953, when Nagle for 25 years, he said. “He what makes Catholics sing in church Catholic communities in Mineral was always very welcoming to Wells, Stephenville, and Dublin the poor, and he made himself SILVER SPRING, Maryland specify).” able in early 2007 both on the were considered missions of St. available to people of all faiths, (CNS) — The National Asso- Among the choices given are organization’s Web site and in Stephen’s. He was named admin- as well,” Fr. Casey refl ected. He ciation of Pastoral Musicians has “something I can sing by heart,” its membership journal, Pastoral istrator of Our Lady of Lourdes noted that the funeral Mass was started an online survey asking “familiar melody,” “easy to sing,” Music. in Mineral Wells in 1958 and was packed with Fr. Nagle’s friends Catholics what prompts them to “enthusiasm of the congrega- Last year, the National As- offi cially named the fi rst pastor and former parishioners, many of sing in church. tion,” “leadership of cantor or sociation of Pastoral Musicians of OLL in 1960, where he served whom came from great distances The online survey, available director,” “contemporary song,” conducted an online survey until his retirement in 1998. to pay their respects to the man at the organization’s Web site and “traditional song.” Survey asking Catholics to name their Loved and admired by his they had considered a dedicated at www.npm.org, lists a baker’s respondents can choose more favorite liturgical song. “On parishioners and by the people leader and a caring neighbor. dozen of possible motiva- than one. Eagle’s Wings” was the top across the counties represented Don Crawford, a longtime tions to sing at Mass — plus Votes will be taken through choice of the 3,000 people who by the Southwest Deanery, Fr. OLL parishioner and member of the ubiquitous “other (please Dec. 31. The results will be avail- took the poll. CCHD announces distribution of close to $9 million in grants

FROM PAGE 1 helps individuals to build com- grants to hundreds of grass-roots ers, many of whom are low- housing, home care, and health practical, long-term solutions to munity and to break out of pov- groups throughout the country. income women, lift themselves services. their concerns.” erty,” explained Ralph McCloud, However, he said, the agency is out of poverty and strengthen — The Los Angeles Com- In a Sept. 25 statement an- diocesan director of Peace and able to fund only 65 percent of the their businesses and personal munity Action Network in nouncing the grants, he stressed Justice Ministries. “When we requests it receives, and the money finances. The development California, $20,000 to protect the that the needs of the poor con- help CCHD, we become partners that is distributed represents 47 organization has helped estab- rights of low-income and home- tinue to be great, especially in with the poor, helping them to percent of the requested dollars. lish worker-owned child-care less individuals by preventing light of a recent report from advance their goals of self-help The average grant is $27,550. cooperatives, an independent displacement and advocating the U.S. Census Bureau which and development,” said Mc- Among groups receiving child-care union, and a matched for the residents of low-income showed that 37 million people in Cloud, who expressed gratitude CCHD national grants this year savings program. hotels. the United States, or 12.6 percent for the generosity of the people of were: — The Quitman County — Esperanza del Barrio in the of the total population, are living the diocese who contribute to the — Food Works at Two Rivers Development Organization in East Harlem neighborhood of in poverty. campaign year after year. Center in Montpelier, Vermont, Marks, Mississippi, $35,000 to New York City, $30,000 to fund The funds CCHD distributes Nationally funded CCHD $20,000 to encourage consumers help open a local branch of a programming, training, and come from Catholics who donate projects undergo a thorough to buy locally produced food federal credit union committed to workshops. The organization, to a nationwide church collection review process and are selected products, create a regional com- alleviating poverty by providing founded by Latina street vendors, that takes place in dioceses each based on need, without regard to munications network, and fund fi nancial services that clients need helps Latino immigrants and year, usually in the fall. One- religious affi liation. an annual working retreat for to meet basic needs. The organi- their families work together to quarter of the local collection For the last several years, the local farmers, school personnel, zation offers programs in small develop economic opportuni- stays in the diocese, and the rest total amount of CCHD’s annual and chefs who prepare meals for business development, low- ties and end discriminatory is distributed nationally by the grants has been in the $9 million seniors. The group was founded income housing rehabilitation, treatment. CCHD offi ce in Washington. to $10 million range. more than 20 years ago to com- youth educational development, The U.S. bishops established Last year, the Diocese of Fort Bishop Howard J. Hubbard of bat the root causes of childhood and leadership training in the the CCHD in 1970. It is one of Worth collected $77,543.07 for Albany, New York, chairman of hunger. sparsely populated rural area. the largest private funders of the campaign; $19,385.77 of that the U.S. bishops’ CCHD commit- — Childspace Cooperative — The Jane Addams Senior self-help programs initiated and amount stayed within the diocese tee, said the total grant amount Development in Philadelphia, Caucus in Chicago, $35,000 to led by poor people in the United to meet local needs. “CCHD allows the organization to make $20,000 to help child-care work- help seniors find affordable States. Page 16 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 Scripture Readings

boys bought giant mum corsages for their homecoming dates. Everyone knew that over the years the corsages had become more and more ornate — and expensive — with an unspoken competition for double and triple mums decorated with multiple “add-on” trinkets. The conversation ran too long as board members gabbed about a son’s $50 tab last October 29, Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. year or how the teddy bear had fallen off a Cycle B. Readings: daughter’s “triple.” Finally, one somewhat 1) Jeremiah 31:7-9 agitated member stopped everyone cold when Psalm 126:1-6 she asked, “Why are we talking about selling 2) Hebrews 5:1-6 $40 mums, when fully one-third of our student Gospel) Mark 10:46-52 body won’t be going to the dance because they can’t afford a tux or even a ticket?” Judging by the stares she got, I was glad no one had a gun. It takes time and practice to recognize God’s will in everyday decisions. It starts By Jean Denton with knowing the heart of God by studying Scripture, being active in a faith community, wonder if Bartimaeus ever had second and following the life and message of Jesus. thoughts about asking for sight. We know I Then it’s a matter of keeping the eyes of faith today’s Gospel is not simply about a man open and watching carefully for the way of being physically healed of blindness but about Jesus in the midst of the corrupted ways of seeing in a new way — with eyes of faith. It’s human beings. what spiritual scholars call discernment, being Finally comes the hard part — doing able to differentiate God’s will from our own something about what we see. human will. “Immediately he received his sight and Even knowing this, our faith calls us to If the Scripture was only about Bartimaeus’ followed him on the way.” continue asking to see, and once we’ve been physical blindness, I wouldn’t wonder, but I healed, to go and help heal our world. — Mark 10:52 do know that seeing with a “God’s eye view” likely will lead to some difficulties. A case in point: Once when I was at a high school PTA board meeting, homecoming QUESTIONS: activities were being discussed. Someone What unexpected discoveries have you made by seeing with eyes of faith? proposed that the PTA could sell mums and cash in on the school tradition in which What complications arose from your insight and how were they resolved?

Copyright © 2006, Diocese of Fort Worth

Pope says Christians must not let politics, social status divide them

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In turning to St. Jude, the Christians are called to form a pope focused on the very brief united community of faith where New Testament letter attributed social status and politics do not to him. divide them and where dialogue The Letter of Jude warns the with the world does not mean young Christian communities to hiding the truths of the Christian be on guard against those who faith, Pope Benedict XVI said. pretend to love God, but are sow- “Certainly the path of under- ing division with their erroneous standing and dialogue, which the teachings. Second Vatican Council happily The letter, which uses harsh undertook, must continue with language to condemn the false fi rm constancy,” he said Oct. 11 at teachers, “tells us something im- his weekly general audience. portant given all the temptations “But this path of dialogue, and trends present in modern life: which is so necessary, must not We must preserve the identity of lead us to forget our obligation to our faith,” he said. recall and demonstrate with the While being open to dialogue same energy the principal ele- with others, the pope said, Chris- ments of our Christian identity, tians must have “the strength, which cannot be renounced,” clarity, and courage” to proclaim he said. the truths of their faith. During the audience, the pope At the end of his general audi- Pope Benedict XVI waves to the faithful as a Swiss Guard stands watch during the pope’s weekly audience in St. Peter’s focused on the fi gures of Sts. ence, Pope Benedict joined Ger- Square at the Vatican Oct. 4. Security was increased in the square for the audience. (CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Simon and Jude, continuing his man Cardinal Joachim Meisner series of talks about the Twelve “obvious sign that Jesus calls plete unity in Jesus, he said. 35,000 people gathered in St. of Cologne in blessing a statue Apostles. his disciples and collaborators “This clearly is a lesson for us, Peter’s Square that the Twelve of St. Edith Stein. Simon, identifi ed in the Gospel from the most diverse social and since we often are inclined to un- Apostles were meant to be a mod- The statue of the Carmelite of St. Luke as a zealot, a member of religious groups,” the pope said. derline our differences and even el of the church and, therefore, nun, a Jewish-born convert to a nationalist movement, obvious- “He is interested in people, not our oppositions, forgetting that in demonstrate that in the church Catholicism who died in the ly had very different political and social categories or labels.” Jesus Christ we have been given “all gifts, peoples, and races — all Nazi death camp of Auschwitz, religious views from Matthew, the Despite the diffi culties they the strength to overcome our human qualities — must have Poland, in 1942, was placed in a tax collector, the pope said. would have in living and working confl icts,” Pope Benedict said. a space and fi nd their unity in niche on the exterior of St. Peter’s The two disciples are an together, the disciples fi nd com- The pope told the estimated communion with Jesus.” Basilica. North Texas Catholic, October 20, 2006 Page 17 Scripture Readings

on truths the scribe thought he already grasped. Jesus’ fi rst response is not a statement but a prayer: “Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! ... Love the Lord your God with all your heart....” The Shema, so called for its opening Hebrew word, “Hear!” would have echoed familiarly in the ears of Jesus’ listeners. Devout November 5, Thirty-fi rst Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jews recited this prayer three times Cycle B. Readings: daily, both as a reminder of God’s 1) Deuteronomy 6:2-6 sovereignty and as a call to fi delity to Psalm 18:2-4, 47, 51 his gracious covenant. 2) Hebrews 7:23-28 The scribe asks for only one Gospel) Mark 12:28b-34 commandment, but Jesus gives him a second, thus deepening and clarifying the meaning of the fi rst: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” The impulse to division, to an “either-or” approach to wisdom and life and human community, while clarifying in the short run, By Dan Luby proves too small for Jesus. To love God deeply, with passionate commitment, always implies a he encounter begins with a trick question, similarly deep and courageous love of our sisters like asking a coach at a team meeting to name T and brothers. her best player or a parent at Sunday dinner to The measure of our love for God, and the fruit pick a favorite child. It’s an “either-or” question, “Which is the fi rst of all of authentic worship, is the depth and generosity and I imagine an edge in the scribe’s voice as he the commandments?” of our love for each other, demonstrated in our asks it, a smirk on his face, glancing at his clever imitation of Christ, God’s love made fl esh. friends. — Mark 12:28 But if the scribe’s opening gambit seems aggressive, Jesus’ answer refl ects confi dence and peace and wisdom. He answers, but not in the narrow categories QUESTIONS: of the questioner, not ceding the rules of Who is a person in my life to whom I can demonstrate love more engagement to his prickly opponent. He answers clearly? How? What are some concrete ways I can cultivate in my instead in a way that both disarms his challenger and invites consideration of a new perspective heart a deeper love for God? Copyright © 2006, Diocese of Fort Worth

Learning to pray for ‘something better’

By Jeff Hedglen any question or doubt we can retreat master was explaining things God’s way. If I were to throw at him. that his prayer includes a lot remember all the stories of God I think that most of us would Who among us has seen a of intercessory prayer. He said coming through for those he agree that prayer is an impor- The retreat friend or relative suffer and he ends his prayers of peti- loves, I would doubt less and tant part of every Christian’s has not, at least for a moment, tion with these words: “Father, focus, not so much on the 40 life. We believe that God listens master said questioned the wisdom of grant me these things… or years in the desert, but the real- to our requests and that God God? Haven’t we all some- something better.” ity that the Chosen People of desires to share his plan for our he ends his where deep inside wondered That simple little phrase God, did indeed make it to the life with us. prayers of where God is when it seems rocked my prayer world. Promised Land. There are a lot of places in like our cries for help go So much said with so few From the fi rst day of creation the Scriptures that speak to us petition with unanswered? This is natural, words. It says that, even when everything was good, to about prayer. Matthew 6:33 and I believe that, even in the though we have expressed what seems the worst day on says, “Seek fi rst the kingdom of these words: questioning, God is there some- our desires to God, what we earth that we call Good Fri- God and his righteousness, and where. really want is God’s will to be day, all things that encounter all these things will be given to “Father, grant There are basically three done. It also acknowledges that God fi nd their way to being you besides.” Luke 11:9 says, me these answers we can expect to any sometimes God says “no” to good. Sure, it may take a while “Ask and you will receive, request we have of God: “yes,” our prayer. Most importantly it to see the other side of our Jor- seek and you will fi nd, knock things ... or “no,” and “not right now.” We points out that if God is saying dan River, but the journey will and the door will be opened to obviously have no problem no, it is only because he has be so much more bearable if we you.” something with the “yes” answers. It is the something better in mind. can remember that God will, at But, what about the times other two that cause us fi ts. In As my mind reeled from the the very least, grant us every- when our prayers are not better.” my life it seems like I get a lot implications of that phrase I thing we ask for in his name. answered in the way we of “not right now.” I tend to not realized how short-sighted my But if we are lucky, he will give planned, or we seek and do have a lot of patience, and this questioning of God has been. us something even better. not fi nd, or the door seems to might be God’s way of teach- Somewhere inside, probably remain closed? Is God fi ckle am I to question God? If I do ing me some. The “no” answers right next to my doubt in God’s and inattentive? Are we pray- dare to question the Almighty, often are harder to take. I do care for me, was a deep belief Jeff Hedglen, youth minister ing wrongly? Or is there some do I risk a fl ash of lightning not like being told “no,” and in the mercy-fi lled providence at St. ABartholomew Parish in other way to explain the unan- aimed at my behind? It’s my to hear it from God is hard to of God. Southwest Fort Worth, is the swered or apparent unsatisfac- experience that sometimes the understand. I really do know that God al- principal organizer of Camp Fort torily answered prayers? questions get so loud that they Recently while on retreat ways wants my best, but some- Worth each summer. Readers with These are big questions that must be asked. Furthermore, I heard something that has times my vision of what is best questions can contact Jeff at jeff@ are rather scary to ask. Who I believe that God can handle changed the way I pray. The tends to cloud my ability to see stbartsfw.org. Page 18 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 América Noviembre nos ofrece la oportunidad de refl exionar en lo que los santos pueden enseñarnos acerca de cómo seguir a Cristo Queridos amigos en la enseñanzas de la Iglesia sobre Diócesis de Fort Worth, el purgatorio y el orar nuestros seres queridos ya difuntos. l escri- En el último análisis, nuestra Abirles En el último análisis, nuestra meta es la vida meta es la vida eterna con esta co- Cristo, por lo tanto, ¿Como nos lumna me preparamos para esto ahora? encuentro eterna con Cristo, por lo tanto, ¿Cómo nos ¿Como vivimos nuestras vidas tomando ahora como una respuesta al unos llamado de Cristo para ser sus días de preparamos para esto ahora? ¿Cómo vivimos discípulos? refl exión, Les recomiendo leer libros oración, sobre los santos. En la intro- MONSEÑOR KEVIN W. VANN nuestras vidas ahora como una respuesta al lectura y ducción del libro que estoy meditación en la Casa de Retiro leyendo ahora el Padre Martin de los Padres Jesuitas, Montser- llamado de Cristo para ser sus discípulos? nos dice que “Estas refl exiones rat, cerca de Lake Dallas. Es pretenden ser biografías ex- una verdadera bendición para haustivamente académicas de nuestra Diócesis el tener estas la vida de estos héroes y heroí- facilidades y la presencia y nas espirituales. En cambio, son ministerio de la Compañía de al trabajo arduo y la hospitali- nuestros visitantes disfrutaron Oliver Plunkett (una fe fuerte meditaciones sobre el modo en Jesús para retiros y dirección dad del equipo de trabajo de de una pequeña gira dentro en tiempos de persecución), que un cristiano se relaciona espiritual. nuestro Tribunal Diocesano, de la Catedral. Ella les explicó San Carlos Borromeo (amor por con estas personas santas: Es Como parte de las activi- la Diócesis de Fort Worth dejó la historia de la Catedral y de la Iglesia de cristo y la valentía la manera en que yo los llegué dades de este día he estado bien impresionados a nuestros todos los sacerdotes que han durante la reforma) y todos los a conocer y lo que a mí me leyendo un nuevo libro, Mi visitantes que, como aboga- sido asignados a ella además demás. Ellos nos enseñan como inspira sobre sus historias y el Vida con los Santos (My Life dos especializados en derecho de relatar la historia de todas ser discípulos de Cristo, como signifi cado que tienen en mi with the Saints) escrito por canónico, sirven a través de la las imágenes y vitrales en el vivir vidas virtuosas, como propia vida.” James Martin, SJ. Esta lectura nación en parroquias, tribu- templo. Volví a escuchar una vivir vidas de santidad y como En el próximo mes de me ha llevado a refl exionar nales, cancillerías y diversos y otra vez sobe cómo nuestros vivir las Bienaventuranzas. noviembre los santos nos están sobre nuestra Catedral de San ministerios educativos. visitantes estaban tan con- Nos viene bien pensar en todo esperando para enseñarnos Patricio, la época del año, y lo Para muchos de los visitan- movidos con la belleza de la esto ahora pues al terminar como ser amigos de Cristo en que los santos nos tienen que tes de la convención, un mo- Catedral y de manera especial octubre estaremos celebrando esta época tan compleja y llena enseñar sobre nuestras vidas mento importante fue la Misa con todos sus santos. las fi estas de Todos los Santos y de retos. Algunos de esos retos con Cristo. celebrada este pasado miér- Todos los santos en nuestra la Conmemoración de los Fieles que experimentaron los santos Recientemente, nuestra coles en la Catedral. Gracias Catedral nos recuerdan que la Difuntos. Esta celebración no son tan distintos de los que Diócesis fue el anfi trión de a Monseñor Neu y a todos los vida en Cristo no es una tarea anual de la Iglesia es para tenemos hoy día. Visiten nues- la convención nacional de la que sirven en la Catedral pues fácil, pero es posible. Desde refl exionar sobre la Comunión tra Catedral o simplemente lea Sociedad de Derecho Canónico dejaron a nuestros visitantes Santa Maria Goretti (castidad), de los Santos, la vida eterna y algo sobre los santos. ¡Puede de América. Esto no es un muy impresionados. Gracias a a Santa Isabel de Hungría además del cielo refl exionar ser que nuestras vidas no vuel- pequeño esfuerzo, y gracias la Sra. Kay Fiahlo, muchos de (cuidar de los pobres), San sobre la importancia de las van a ser iguales!

Católicos rezan en Retiros en El Centro de Cursillos basílica brasileña en un día popular Día de retiro en español, Nov. 5 de fi esta Mariana La vida despues de la muerte Católicos rezan en Lo que la Biblia, la Iglesia invitados. Registracion: 7:30 y nuestra tradición nos dicen a.m. – 8:30 a.m.; retiro 8:30a.m. la basílica catedral sobre la muerte, el infierno, – 5 p.m., Nov. 5. Donación por de Aparecida, Brasil, el juicio y la resurrección de persona $25. los muertos. Día de reflexión, Para más informácion llame durante una fi esta diálogo y orácion en el Cen- a Moises Minero (817) 834-0536; popular local mariana tro de Cursillos, 2221 NW 26 Norma Cerritos (817) 343-7573; St. Fort Worth. Habrá Misa y Marta Galvan (817) 922-9514; el 12 de octubre. El oportunidad para confesarse. Centro de Cursillos (817) 624- 9411. papa Benedicto XVI Todos los adultos cordialmente tiene planes de asistir a Jornada Familiar, Retiro Matrimonial la Quinta Conferencia Nov. 17-19, el Centro de Cursillos General de Obispos Todas las parejas cordial- 17, 7 p.m. a domingo Nov. 19, 6 Latinoamericanos que mente invitadas: casadas por la p.m. Donación por pareja $80. se reunirán en ese Iglesia o no. Vengan a un retiro En el Centro de Cursillos, 2221 matrimonial que iluminará toda NW 26 St., Fort Worth. Para santuario en mayo del su vida matrimonial y familiar. registración y reserva, llame a Pláticas, diálogo, Misa, confe- Sergio y Dulce Morataya (187) año 2007. (FOTO CNS/ sión y consejeria. Viernes Nov. 921-9271. PAULO WHITAKER, REUTERS) North Texas Catholic, October 20, 2006 Page 19 América

Días más frescos y hojas amarillentas Mexicano se convierte en cayendo de árboles primer obispo nacido en El otoño como metáfora de Américas nombrado santo VERACRUZ, México (CNS) — En una ceremonia papal el nuestro existir 15 de octubre en el Vaticano, el beato Rafael Guízar Valencia Por Pedro A. Moreno, OPL está programado para conver- Director, Instituto Luz de Cristo tirse en el primer obispo nacido en las Américas en ser declarado santo. Múltiples días con temperaturas cerca de los cien grados Como sacerdote durante la ya no se verán hasta el año próximo. El sol no sale hasta era anticlerical que marcó el co- después de las siete y media de la mañana y ya para antes mienzo del siglo 20 en su México de las siete de la noche se ha puesto el sol en el horizonte natal, él se disfrazaba a menudo dándonos días más cortos. Las hojas en muchos árboles ya como distribuidor de chatarra dejaron a trás su verdor intenso y tienen un color amari- para llevarle los sacramentos llento y con cada brisa fresca que sopla se las va llevando a ambos lados que luchaban todas poco a poco. No cabe duda de que el otoño está aquí. en la revolución mexicana, que comenzó en 1910. Otoño es la época representativa de los comienzos de un Después de la revolución, cuan- fi nal, y me refi ero a un fi nal en varios sentidos. El primer do las medidas anticlericales sentido es el de la naturaleza pues los árboles, aunque fueron aprobadas por el nuevo todavía con un poco de vida, están en pleno proceso de gobierno, él vivió en el exilio en comenzar el fi nal de su ciclo de vida. Están por comenzar Cuba, Colombia, Guatemala y el un periodo de dormición que se extenderá e intensifi cará sur de Estados Unidos para es- durante el invierno. caparse de la persecución. Él fue ordenado en ausencia obispo de Para los países al norte de la línea ecuatorial el otoño nos Veracruz en 1919 mientras vivía deja saber que, además de estar ya próximo el invierno, ya en La Habana. se acerca el fi nal del año vigente. El santo Rafael era miembro de los Caballeros de Colón. Otoño también puede representar cercanía con, sin haber Él es el séptimo caballero y el alcanzado todavía, la tercera edad. Muchos comparan la primer miembro-obispo de la tercera edad con haber llegado al invierno de sus vidas, yo organización declarado santo. prefi ero decir que se ha alcanzado la madurez. Invierno re- Los Caballeros comenzaron a presenta la época donde la vegetación, y los seres vivientes formar concilios en México en que no se resguardan, mueren. 1905. Los otros seis caballeros Este es un retrato del obispo mexicano Rafael Guízar Valencia, quien será que son santos son también canonizado el 15 de octubre en el Vaticano. Nacido en 1878 en una familia rica, él dedicó su vida a predicar y ser ministro de los pobres, a pesar de la oposición Dios me introdujo al otoño de mi vida de una manera di- mexicanos martirizados durante gubernamental a las actividades eclesiásticas. (Foto CNS/Arquidiócesis de recta y donde no hay lugar para dudas. Hace un mes tuve la persecución de católicos en las Xalapa) un pequeño episodio donde se me detuvo el corazón. Ya décadas de 1920 y 1930. estoy bien y el marcapasos artifi cial que implantaron esta funcionando a la perfección pero la experiencia fue una “Acogemos la canonización cana comenzó, la Iglesia Católi- que todavía me tiene refl exionando un mes después. Ya sé de nuestro hermano caballero, ca era objetivo de las fuerzas que estoy en mi otoño y debo estar listo pues nadie sabe el obispo Guízar Valencia, y rebeldes porque era considerada cuando le llega su invierno. sabemos que su vida de valor una de las instituciones privi- y su legado de evangelización legiadas que dominaban la Yo pensaba que esto era tema para otro día, no para ahora. serán inspiración a cada uno de sociedad bajo el dictador mexi- Pero Dios en su bondad me dio un pequeño jaloncito de nuestros 1,7 millones de miem- cano Porfirio Díaz. El entonces oreja y me “invitó” a pensar con mayor intensidad en el bros en todo el mundo”, dijo el padre Guízar se convirtió en hecho de que la vida eterna no es aquí. La vida eterna se caballero supremo Carl A. An- objetivo debido a su defensa alcanza por medio del paso inevitable de la muerte y nadie derson, quien planifi caba asistir de la iglesia. sabe ni el día ni la hora. Tenemos que preguntarnos aquí y a la ceremonia de canonización Después de la exitosa revolu- ahora, ¿Estamos listo para dar ese paso tan importante? del 15 de octubre. ción el nuevo gobierno ordenó “Él vivió desde 1878 a 1938 que padre Guízar fuera asesi- Hermanos y Hermanas, ¿Estamos realmente conscientes y en realidad sobrevivió la per- nado instantáneamente y en de la posibilidad de que nuestra opinión de que solo esta- secución del catolicismo por el 1915 él huyó del país entrando mos viviendo la primavera, verano o el otoño de nuestras gobierno mexicano, pero sólo a Estados Unidos. Él entonces vidas puede estar bien equivocada? ¿Estamos conscientes apenas”, dijo Anderson en una se mudó a Guatemala, Colombia de que, desde la perspectiva de Dios, podríamos estar casi Los mexicanos Rafael De Jesús declaración. y Cuba. al fi nal del invierno de nuestras vidas? Barroso Santiago y su padre, “Una anécdota sobre él dice El santo Rafael regresó a Enrique Barroso Ordaz, entregan que él regresó de una misión con México en 1920 como obispo Después de pensar en esto asegurémonos de que estemos las reliquias del obispo mexicano agujeros de bala en su sombrero de Veracruz y en 1923 se unió al en mejores condiciones que las hojas amarillentas que caen Rafael Guízar Valencia, de y ropa”, dijo Anderson. concilio local de los Caballeros para ser recogidas y descartadas para siempre. Amén. Veracruz, durante su ceremonia El santo Rafael nació en una de Colón. de canonización en la Plaza de Pedro Moreno es director diocesano del Instituto Luz de familia rica en Cotija de la Paz, Ya que la persecución de la San Pedro, en el Vaticano, el 15 Cristo. Sus escritos espirituales han recibido múltiples en el estado mexicano de Mi- iglesia continuó, él fundó un de octubre. El papa Benedicto XVI choacán, el 16 de abril de 1878. seminario clandestino. premios de la Asociación de Periodismo Católico de canonizó a cuatro santos nuevos En 1894 él entró en el seminario “Un obispo puede funcionar los Estados Unidos y Canadá. Vive en el noroeste de el 15 de octubre, incluyendo a la Fort Worth con su esposa Maria Mirta y sus tres hijas Madre Theodore Guerin, pionera en de la Diócesis de Zamora y fue sin mitra, sin cayado y hasta Maria, Patricia y Mirangela. Pedro es Laico Dominico. la educación católica en Indiana en ordenado como sacerdote para sin catedral, pero nunca sin un el siglo 19. (Foto CNS/Giampiero la diócesis en 1901. seminario porque el futuro de Sposito, Reuters) Cuando la revolución mexi- VEA EL SANTO, P. 20 Page 20 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 América Presidente del episcopado de EEUU presiona a Bush para que vete proyecto de ley de muro fronterizo

WASHINGTON (CNS) — El desplegar el muro fronterizo entre El obispo Skylstad los EEUU y México no conduciría sino a más muertes y violencia, decía que el muro de previno el presidente de la con- ferencia de obispos de los EEUU una extensión de 700 en una carta en la que exhortaba millas, autorizado al presidente George W. Bush a vetar el Decreto del Muro de en el proyecto Protección. El proyecto de ley, aprobado de ley, también por el Congreso en los últimos días de sesiones antes del descanso “enviaría una señal de la campaña de octubre para las elecciones parciales, “podría equivocada para Los tapices que cuelgan de la fachada de la Basílica de San Pedro muestran a los cuatro nuevos santos, canonizados conducir a la muerte de inmi- nuestro pacífi co por el Papa Benedicto XVI el 15 de octubre en el Vaticano. De izquierda a derecha muestran a la Hermana Italiana Rosa grantes que intenten ingresar a Venerini, al Obispo Mexicano Rafael Guizar Valencia, al Padre Italiano Filippo Smaldone y al la Madre Theodore Guerin, los Estados Unidos y aumentaría país vecino del fundadora de las Hermanas de la Providencia de la Provincia de St. Mary-of-the-Woods en Indiana. (CNS foto/Giancarlo la violencia relacionada con el Giuliani, Catholic Press foto) contrabando en la frontera”, dijo sur, México; y al el obispo William S. Skylstad de mismo tiempo para El Santo Rafael… Spokane, Wash., presidente de la conferencia de obispos católicos toda la comunidad DESDE, P. 19 de México otra vez en 1927. Él obispo de los pobres” y murió de Estados Unidos. su diócesis depende del semi- regresó en 1929, después que la de causas naturales el 6 de junio El obispo Skylstad decía que el internacional”. nario”, dijo él. iglesia llegó a un acuerdo con de 1938. El papa Juan Pablo II muro de una extensión de 700 mil- La persecución de la iglesia el gobierno. lo beatificó el 29 de enero de las, autorizado en el proyecto de obligó al santo Rafael a huir Él llegó a conocerse como “el 1995. ley, también “enviaría una señal Estados Unidos a que buscaran la equivocada para nuestro pacífi co ayuda de los llamados “coyotes”, país vecino del sur, México; y al algunos de los cuales explotarían mismo tiempo para toda la comu- a los inmigrantes y los colocarían Nuevo santo de México es nidad internacional”. En la carta, en situaciones peligrosas, dijo. fechada el 10 de octubre y dada La construcción de un muro con a conocer por la Conferencia de extensión de 700 millas “también ‘uno de los nuestros’, dicen Obispos Católicos de los EEUU enviaría una señal a México y a el 11 de octubre, se decía también otros países del hemisferio de que que el muro no resolvería el pro- los Estados Unidos no tienen la a católicos del sur de Texas blema de la inmigración ilegal. voluntad de trabajar cooperativa- Mientras tanto, el secretario de mente para resolver el problema SAN ANTONIO (CNS) — Uno conferencia de prensa con los Relaciones Exteriores de México de la inmigración ilegal”, se decía dijo que su nación considera la en la carta. “Esto podría dañar de los más nuevos santos de Él era conocido como arzobispos estaban Agustín la iglesia es verdaderamente Mora, hijo del sobrino del nuevo posibilidad de presentar el asunto nuestras relaciones con estos países “uno de los nuestros”, dijeron el “el obispo de los pobres”, santo y Tito Guízar Jr., nieto de ante las Naciones Unidas. e inhibiría el progreso bilateral en arzobispo José Gómez, de San a pesar del sufrimiento su sobrino. El obispo Skylstad citó un nuestros mutuos intereses”. informe de la Ofi cina de Inspec- El obispo Skylstad decía que Antonio, y el arzobispo jubilado personal traído por la Él era conocido como “el Patrick Flores a los católicos del obispo de los pobres”, a pesar del ción del Gobierno en el que se como “la más grande democracia sur de Texas. diabetes, la fl ebitis, la sufrimiento personal traído por la demuestra que el número de y única superpotencia” del mundo, Los dos arzobispos hablaron insufi ciencia cardiaca diabetes, la fl ebitis, la insufi ciencia muertes de personas que hicieron los Estados Unidos “deberían el intento de cruzar la frontera se abordar el asunto de la inmigración en conferencia de prensa en San y la obesidad extrema. cardiaca y la obesidad extrema. Antonio días antes que el papa La evangelización también ha doblado desde el año 1995, ilegal sin recurrir a la construcción Benedicto XVI canonizara al La evangelización se convirtió en una preocupación cuando el gobierno de los Estados de muros o barreras”. obispo mexicano Rafael Guízar también se convirtió importante y él reconstruyó el Unidos lanzó campañas de coac- La Iglesia Católica “es una ción en los puertos de entrada organización universal” que ates- Valencia, quien vino al sur de en una preocupación seminario, que había sido cerrado Texas durante su exilio de México hacía mucho tiempo debido a la le- ofi ciales y en los puntos en donde tigua de las condiciones en países debido a la persecución guberna- importante y él gislación anticatólica en México. la gente tradicionalmente entraba como México, las cuales empujan mental contra la Iglesia Católica. reconstruyó el San Rafael murió el 6 de junio al país ilegalmente. a la gente a decidirse a inmigrar Cerca de 3,000 personas han ilegalmente, decía el obispo Skyl- “En este hombre de Dios te- seminario, que había de 1938 y fue sepultado en un nemos una joya, alguien a quien ataúd simple. Doce años más muerto en ese periodo de tiempo stad; y como tal, está convencida orar y a quien pedir su interce- sido cerrado hacía tarde su ataúd fue exhumado en partes remotas del suroeste de de que un muro no le evitará a la sión”, dijo el arzobispo Flores. mucho tiempo debido para ser internado en la catedral los Estados Unidos, dijo. gente que está desesperada por “La construcción de un muro escapar de la pobreza. “Mi oración es que la gente llegue a la legislación de Veracruz. Cuando los traba- a conocerlo”. jadores levantaron el ataúd sobre forzaría a los inmigrantes, deses- El obispo recomendó que esos Nombrado obispo de Vera- anticatólica en México. la tierra descubrieron que la caja perados por encontrar trabajo esfuerzos se dirijan, por el con- cruz, México, en 1919 por el papa estaba libre de putrefacción de para mantener a su familia respec- trario, hacia políticas de acción Benedicto XV, el nuevo santo En su canonización el 15 de la madera. tiva, a buscar formas alternativas y de economía global y comercio predicó misiones en la iglesia octubre, San Rafael se convirtió Al remover la cubierta del más peligrosas para entrar al país, enfocadas al desarrollo de trabajos Immaculate Heart of Mary y en el primer obispo nacido en las ataúd los trabajadores encon- contribuyendo esto al aumento que remuneren lo sufi ciente para en la Catedral San Fernando Américas en ser declarado santo. traron el cuerpo no corrompido de posibles muertes”, escribió el vivir, y que le permitan a la gente en San Antonio, así como en la San Rafael todavía tiene de San Rafael. Su cuerpo perma- obispo Skylstad. También esto permanecer en su propio país y iglesia Our Lady of Guadalupe familia viviendo en la zona de nece en la catedral mexicana en empujaría a la gente que siente mantenerse ellos mismos y a su en Austin. San Antonio. En asistencia a la un ataúd de cristal. la necesidad de cruzar hacia los familia respectiva. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 Page 21 National / Diocesan Missouri Catholics urged to lead way in defeating stem-cell, cloning proposal By Jay Nies the United States, the least of by people who support the JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri our brothers and sisters are the amendment. (CNS) — Catholics have a moral unborn children threatened by “When pressed for honest obligation to treat the least among abortion and the human em- answers, many scientists now them the way they would treat bryos artifi cially produced to admit that the hope for cures from Christ himself, Missouri’s Catho- be destroyed as mere objects of human cloning is very remote, lic bishops said in a pastoral letter research.” and that the means to get there calling for defeat of a proposed The bishops predicted that are highly impractical,” they said. state constitutional amendment the outcome of the Nov. 7 vote “The plain fact is that, despite on embryonic stem-cell research on the amendment — which years of concerted effort, embry- and cloning. would require a simple majority onic stem-cell research has never The amendment, slated for the for passage — will have national yet helped a single human pa- Nov. 7 ballot, would take away implications. Other states are tient, and even worldwide efforts state and local governments’ watching closely how Missouri to obtain stem cells from cloned authority to regulate and ban voters react to the amendment. human embryos have been mired human cloning and embryonic The bishops said the amend- in failure and fraud.” stem-cell research. Such research ment is deceptively worded, stat- At the annual assembly, a always results in the killing of ing that it bans human cloning, physician who co-founded the innocent human life. when it only bans cloning for St. Louis Center for Bioethics and “The stage of human life at the sake of human reproduction. Culture used simple illustrations which the killing takes place The amendment actually would and comparisons as he sought to SOCCER CHALLENGE — A local Youth Soccer Challenge was conducted by makes no difference,” the bishops prevent lawmakers and their equip his audience to “under- the Lewisville Knights of Columbus Council 9884 and the Greater Lewisville Area said in the letter, released Sept. constituents from banning or stand and discuss this issue.” Soccer Association Oct. 7 for youngsters ages 10 to 14. Players were asked to demonstrate their skill with the penalty kick. Ten-year-old Morgan Bookout 30 during the Missouri Catholic regulating the cloning of human “It’s up to us as a community of (above), who is attempting to repeat as state champion in her age group, is embryos for research. Conference’s annual assembly at faith to get the word out,” said Dr. shown demonstrating her kicking technique. Other winners included: Girls the Capitol in Jefferson City. They also said that, in addition Richard Chole, a professor at the Division: age 11, Madison Stidham; Boys Division: age 10, Cole Hanson; age 11, “No matter how big or small to the grave sin involved in the Washington University School of Brandon Austin; age 12, Alex Hollingshad; age 13, Darren Jones; and age 14, we are, we all begin our unique killing of innocent human life, Medicine in St. Louis. Evan Vosburgh. The same challengers prevailed in the district competition, held journey of life as a human em- embryonic stem-cell research, In addition to promoting hu- later that afternoon, and will go on to a regional competition Nov. 4. bryo,” they said. “Killing is kill- which has yet to produce a single man cloning for research while ing, no matter how young or old lifesaving cure or therapy in pretending to do otherwise, the the victim. And no human life, humans, takes limited resources amendment would lead to the ex- Save dates for College of St. at any stage of its development, away from the much more prom- ploitation of low-income women may ever be taken for the sake of ising research and therapies of of childbearing age, require Thomas More lecture series someone else’s gain.” stem cells from nonembryonic taxpayer funding for embryonic The College of St. Thomas Eat Fish on Friday? The Catholic Signing the letter were Arch- sources such as bone marrow or stem-cell research, and eliminate More in Fort Worth recently an- Origin to Just About Everything,” bishop Raymond L. Burke of St. umbilical-cord blood. legislative oversight of such re- nounced dates for its annual Col- given by author and lecturer Louis; Bishops Robert W. Finn “Adult stem-cell research ... search, Chole said. lege of St. Thomas More Lectures Michael Foley. of Kansas City-St. Joseph, John has shown itself to be extremely Although the amendment’s Week Nov. 11-18. The Lewis-Tolkien Lecture is R. Gaydos of Jefferson City, successful in treating dozens supporters say state tax dol- Tom Key, known for his one- still to be held at Highland Park and John J. Leibrecht of Spring- of human illnesses, and shows lars would not be spent on the man play “C.S. Lewis on Stage” Presbyterian Church in Dallas. fi eld-Cape Girardeau; Auxiliary promise even for conditions such research, the amendment states: as well as his celebrated musical The Cardinal Newman Lecture Bishop Robert J. Hermann of as spinal cord damage, cerebral “State or local governments can- “Cotton Patch Gospel,” will pres- will take place at St. Mary the St. Louis; and retired Bishop palsy, multiple sclerosis, and not eliminate, reduce, deny, or ent the Lewis-Tolkien Lecture Virgin Church, 1408 N. Davis Raymond J. Boland of Kansas Parkinson’s disease,” they added. withhold any public funds ... to Nov. 11. His topic will be C.S. Drive in Arlington. More details City-St. Joseph. “These cells can be obtained a person [who] ... lawfully con- Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters. concerning times will follow. The bishops stated that “our without any harm to the donor ducts stem-cell research.” The topic of the annual Car- For more information, call the least brethren” and Christ himself and without any violation of the “I think this opens the treasury dinal Newman Lecture, Nov. college at (817) 923-8459 or visit were depending on Catholics to moral law.” of the state of Missouri to pay- 18, will be “Why Do Catholics online at www.cstm.edu. help defeat the amendment. The bishops said the promise ment for unethical research in “We must vote, and we must of embryonic stem-cell research our state, with our tax dollars,” vote ‘no,’” the bishops said. “In has been consistently overstated Chole said. NTC deadlines for submission He noted that 27 countries The North Texas Catholic is pub- have banned all forms of hu- lished twice monthly, except during the man cloning, as have several summer when it is published monthly. U.S. states, including Iowa and The deadline to submit information is Michigan. The U.N. General As- noon on the Wednesday of the week sembly has passed a resolution before the paper is published. Don’t miss out on the banning human cloning. Items to be considered for publica- opportunities available “And biotech companies have tion in the Nov. 3 issue must be received throughout the Diocese basically given up, because there’s by noon on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Items of Fort Worth! Stay much more promise in adult for the Nov.17 issue must be received by informed through the stem-cell technology,” he said. noon on Wednesday, Nov. 8. diocesan Web site. Visit the “Calendar” online to learn about exciting events happening TRIDENTINE MASS throughout the diocese. Latin Indult Mass www.fwdioc.org : p.m. Sundays St. Mary of the Assumption Church Christ-Centered Counseling  W. Magnolia, Fort Worth Diane McLeod, LPC Serving Adult Individuals, Marital, High Mass Second and Fourth sundays Pre-Marital Parenting, Women’s and Men’s Issues Low Mass First and Third Sundays For an appointment call 940/453-3595 Page 22 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 Diocesan Life Chain event organizes people of many faiths to oppose abortion publicly

FROM PAGE 24 congregation with him, but if ence, but a few drivers honked people can see what a blessing tion was even larger last year, to Solis, is that it is one of the not, he still comes.” or gave the thumbs up sign. they are from the Lord. Even the group from St. Elizabeth most ecumenical events she Each year’s demonstration Jonathon McIntosh, a mem- in the womb they are made in Ann Seton Church chose to has ever been involved with. brings a new story, related ber of Colleyville Presbyterian, God’s image.” start a chain closer to their par- “It’s such an uplifting thing Solis, explaining that a Jewish stood a few feet closer to the St. Francis parishioner Tom ish in Keller. for the whole community,” she man had stopped by to talk curb than the others. He said Pruitt and his young adult There was no shade along explained. during last year’s event. He he was there to remind people daughter, Anna, were joyful the portion of Southlake Blvd. A pastor representing one of said that he had driven past to consider something that is despite the heat. “We’re in the where the Life Chain par- the other denominations partic- the previous year’s chain with easy to forget in their daily heat, but we’re trying to save ticipants had gathered. After ipating was the Reverend Coy his family, which had raised lives. “This is something our lives…,” Tom said with a smile. a half hour, the sun began to Quesenbury, pastor of Lone- questions from his two adopted nation needs to wake up to,” Angela Walters, director of feel hotter, and many feet, some Dove Baptist Church in daughters as to the meaning he insisted. “It can be eclipsed Catholics Respect Life, was ap- still dressed in Sunday-best Southlake, who came dressed of the signs. The couple used by the fact that our country is proached by a couple curious shoes, began to tire. By the in his Sunday best. “Pastor the event to spark a discussion at war.” about the demonstration. They hour’s end, a Knight’s offer of Quesenbury has been coming about the difference between Jonathon’s wife, Annie, wondered if an abortion clinic cold water was very welcome. out without fail for 13 years,” abortion and adoption. stationed herself and their two would be built along this busy But despite the uncomfort- Solis said. “He feels so strongly Most of the vehicles that children half a block away. road. “Thank God, no!” Walters able conditions, most of these about this issue. Sometimes passed by did so without ac- She said she and her husband told them. She indicated that people will return again for he’ll have a few members of his knowledging the chain’s pres- “want our children here so because the chain in this loca- next year’s Life Chain.

classes at Second City, commut- “No,” he said. “The one time St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Hamer… ing to work, and exercising his I saw it: ‘Are you living your creative nature. But, as weather dream?’ I thought it meant I forms fi rst Keller Life Chain FROM PAGE 11 changes, so does the climate of was in the right place doing the One day last year, as cool life, and months later, Andrew right things. But the day I lost On Oct. 1, 135 members ter participating in the winds kicked in, Andrew had lost his job. my job, I went to the same train of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Southlake Life Chain last worked all night at his “day “It was my dream job,” stop, sat on the same bench and Parish lined a half mile of year. job” in a computer store. “I was he said, sadly, that same day. looked for that sign. It wasn’t Highway 377 from North According to Michael a zombie walking home from “And it was my own fault I lost there anymore. When it wasn’t Tarrant Parkway south to Demma, support by Keller work this morning,” he said. it.” there, I interpreted something North Park Drive for what motorists and local citizens “It was cold when I plopped I felt sadness for Andrew, completely different than when organizers said was the first was overwhelming. Pass- down on the bench waiting for and the sense of loss was as I saw it. Maybe I hadn’t been peaceful demonstration for ersby would wave, smile, the train. sincere as my own distress at following my dream after all. life ever held in Keller. and give words of thanks “I pulled my collar up, time passing or kids growing Maybe I was too busy, and Respect Life parish coor- and appreciation to the Life leaned back, and out of the cor- up. Andrew had stepped into other things were holding me dinators Michael and Alana Chain members, he said. ner of my eye, saw something the world and met disappoint- back. Maybe I wasn’t brave Demma said St. Elizabeth In the one-hour vigil, ap- written on the wall behind me. ment. I could do nothing for enough. Maybe I had lost sight Ann Seton parishioners proval was 10 to one over In the spirit of subway graffi ti, I him. None of us can prevent of my original dream. joined many other Catholic those who showed signs of wasn’t really expecting much,” our children from potential “I’m trying harder now.” parishes who participated in disapproval. The Life Chain he said. “It was just Sharpie- failure. I always tell Andrew there is Life Chains in over 100 cities was approached by one of penned handwriting. A week later he found a hopeful future for him. But it in Texas and over 1,000 cities the businesses in the area “But I turned to look, and another job, enrolled in new is all of us who are challenged across the United States. who welcomed them and it read, ‘Are you living your classes, and began writing, to throw on sweatshirts and The Demmas organized expressed gratitude for what dream?’ extending himself creatively, look for changes in climate. We the Keller Life Chain af- was being done. “I took a picture of it,” fulfi lling the dare he’d an- have a future full of hope too. Andrew said, “and made it the swered when he left warm, God has told us he has great wallpaper on my cell phone.” comfortable Texas. plans for us. We should believe “You are living your dream,” The difference between him. I told him. generations shows itself in the Kathy Cribari Hamer, “Sure,” he laughed. “Work- ways we joust with life, and a member of St. ing until 7 a.m., and installing the armor we wear. Some of Andrew’s, has fi ve chil- By Jean Denton RAM on MacBooks.” us stick with seasons past, and dren, Meredith, John, Copyright © 2006, Jean Denton “And learning comedy in fear stepping into new years. Julie, Andrew, and the city that’s famous for it,” Others, like Meredith in a Abby. Her column is syndicated I reminded him. “It’s a good sweatshirt on a nearly-fall day, in a number of the best Catholic dream.” look ahead and smile, “Hey diocesan newspapers across the When I told her about world, follow me!” U.S. In May of 2005, her column it, Meredith laughed. “My This evening I phoned An- received the fi rst place award for dream,” she retorted, “is hav- drew and asked about the sign best family life column by the ing it be cold in Texas.” at the train stop last year. “Did Catholic Press Association of the Andrew continued taking you ever see it again?” U.S. and Canada. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 Page 23 Calendar

HOLY SPIRIT NOVENA POLKA MASS WORLD YOUTH DAY REMINDER To Report Misconduct The Holy Spirit Novena prayers will be prayed Sacred Heart Catholic Community in Sey- The annual World Youth Day at Six Flags is The Feast of All Saints, which is a holy If you or someone you know is a victim following the homily at each Mass Oct. 25 mour will celebrate with neighbors Nov. 12 scheduled for Oct. 29. Bishop Kevin Vann day of obligation, falls on Wednesday, of sexual misconduct by anyone who through Nov. 2 at St. Maria Goretti Church, beginning with a special 11 a.m. Sunday will join Bishop Charles Grahmann of Dallas Nov. 1. All Catholics in the Fort Worth serves the church, you may 1200 S. Davis Dr., Arlington. An evening Polka Mass at Sacred Heart Church on in celebrating the youth-oriented liturgy with Diocese are obliged to attend Mass • Call Judy Locke, victim Mass with novena prayers will be celebrated North Cedar Street in Seymour. After Mass the theme “Catholic to the Core.” Discounted on that day. assistance coordinator, at 6:30 p.m. each weekday in addition to a Czech Olde World Dinner, featuring Bohe- tickets and transportation opportunities are (817) 560-2452 ext. 201 the 8 a.m. Mass. Saturday, Oct. 28, Mass mian sausage, turkey, and kolaches, will be available through local youth ministers. For or e-mail her at [email protected] with novena prayers will be celebrated at 8 served at Sacred Heart’s Mosler Hall until more information, contact Kevin Prevou, • Or call the Sexual Abuse Hotline a.m. The novena will end Nov. 2, All Souls 1:30 p.m. An auction will follow at 2 p.m. director of the diocesan Office of Youth WHITE MASS, OCT. 24 (817) 560-2452 ext. 900 Day. Mass cards for the Holy Spirit Novena There will also be a country store full of Ministry and Adolescent Catechesis, at A White Mass, sponsored by MACS and the • Or call The Catholic Center at (817) will be available after all the Masses or in baked goods and crafts for purchase. Sacred (817) 560-2452 ext. 261, or via e-mail at St. Luke Physician Guild of Fort Worth, will 560-2452 ext. 107 and ask for the vicar the St. Maria Goretti Church office for a Heart Parish is located two-and-one-half [email protected]. be held at All Saints Church Oct. 24 at 7 general, Father Michael Olson. donation of $5. hours from the Fort Worth area going 199 p.m. The principal celebrant will be Bishop West to Jacksboro and then 114 West to ST. RITA’S ART SALE, NOV. 5 Kevin Vann, with Father Raphael Eagle, TOR To Report Abuse St. Rita’s Garden Club will host an art sale Call the Texas Department of Family ‘TODAY, TOMORROW, FOREVER’ Seymour. All are welcome. concelebrating. Participants are asked to Nov. 5 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The sale will Protective Services (Child Protective A day of preparation for couples seeking wear a white coat as a symbol of the medical feature original oil paintings by Mary Shaw Services) to have their marriage validated within IRPS LANDREGAN LECTURE profession. For more information about the and will be held in the formation room of 1 (800) 252-5400 the Catholic Church will be offered Nov. Journalist John Allen Jr. will present the White Mass, contact MACS representative 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by the annual Institute for Religious and Pastoral the church building, located at 5550 E. Ewa Oberdorfer at (817) 732-6720 or via diocesan Family Life Office. The one-day Studies’ Landregan Lecture Nov. 4, at 7:30 Lancaster, Fort Worth. For more information, e-mail at [email protected]. SINGLES MINISTRY WORKSHOP session, entitled “Today … Tomorrow … p.m. The lecture will take place at the Church call the parish office at (817) 451-9395. Holy Family Church and Singles Ministry Forever,” will be held at The Catholic Cen- of the Incarnation at the University of Dallas, NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING will host the presentation, “How to Avoid ter, 800 West Loop 820 South in West Fort located at 1845 E. Northgate Drive, Irving. CART REPORTERS NEEDED Natural Family Planning is considered safe, Marrying a Jerk/Jerkette (The Way to Follow Worth. Topics to be discussed will include The topic of the lecture will be “The Cross Deaf or hard-of-hearing persons in the local healthy, and effective. Many couples who use Your Heart without Losing Your Mind),” Nov. “Marriage as a Sacrament,” “Commitment,” and the Crescent: The Relationship between community who do not use sign language NFP find that they grow in love and respect 4 at 10 a.m. in the Family Life Center. The “Communication,” “Conflict Resolution,” and the Church and Islam under Benedict XVI.” are able to participate more fully in the for one another, according to the Couple to session will examine the five bonding ele- “Intimacy.” Time will be set aside for couples The Landregan Lecture is free and is open Sunday liturgy by means of CART (Com- Couple League. CCL offers classes in the ments. These dynamic elements are directly to strengthen their relationships with regard to the public. For more information, call munication Access Realtime Translation) sympto-thermal method of NFP. Since the related to one another, must be developed in to these topic areas, as well as to focus upon (972) 721-4118. services. These services involve a court class consists of four meetings at monthly a specific order, and must be kept in balance. their individual relationships. This program reporter listening to the spoken word dur- intervals, engaged couples are encouraged The session, to be presented by Deacon Dick is a marriage enrichment opportunity and is ‘COVENANT KEEPERS’ SEMINAR ing Mass and transcribing it onto a laptop to attend a class starting at least four months and Kathy Stojak of the Family Life Ministry open to all interested married couples who The St. Joseph Covenant Keepers will host a computer. The transcription is then projected before their wedding. For more information for the Diocese of Fort Worth, will bring in wish to deepen their sense of mutual love seminar for men entitled, “Fathering Amidst onto a screen where it may be read, thus or to register for a class starting Oct. 29 Christian values in the process of forming and commitment. For more information or the Storm,” Nov. 4 with Steve Wood, founder enabling deaf or hard-of-hearing persons at 1:30 p.m. at Assumption of the Blessed friendships and dating. For more information to register, call the diocesan Family Life of the St. Joseph Covenant Keepers and greater involvement in the liturgy. The Deaf Virgin Mary Church, 1305 Deer Park Rd., and to make a reservation, contact Monica Office at (817) 560-2452 ext. 304 or ext. host of EWTN’s “The Carpenter’s Shop.” Ministry Program is in need of at least one Decatur, contact Kevin and Michele Vina at Molina by e-mail to mmolina@holyfamilyfw. 256 or visit the diocesan Web site at www. In a series of three talks, Wood, will offer more CART reporter who would be willing (940) 433-5664. org or by phone at (817) 737-6768 fwdioc.org. key information for Catholic men regarding and able to share CART responsibilities at children, discipline, faith formation, teenag- the 10 a.m. Sunday Mass at Most Blessed SVDP GOLF TOURNAMENT ‘NONVIOLENCE’ WORKSHOP PATRIOTIC ROSARY ers, purity, marriage, and the media. The St. Vincent de Paul Men’s Club Golf Tour- Sacrament Church, 2100 North Davis Drive “Jesus, Bearer of God’s Peace And Justice,” St. Patrick Cathedral will host a Patriotic seminar will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann nament benefiting Holy Rosary School will in Arlington.Persons who have such skills a workshop on the nonviolence of Jesus, Rosary and prayers for the United States Seton Church, 2016 Willis Lane, Keller, from be held Nov. 11 at Mansfield National Golf and might be willing to assist with such an will be presented Oct. 28 at the Catholic during this time of national elections and 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Admission is $10. Course, 3750 National Parkway, Mansfield. activity on a rotating basis are asked to Renewal Center, 4503 Bridge Street, Fort lack of peace in the world. The prayers will For more information or tickets, call Andrew There will be a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The consider sharing their time and talent with Worth. Co-sponsored by the Sisters of St. be accompanied by the lighting of three sym- Hightower at (817) 490-8919. price of $65 per person includes golf and the church. Those interested are asked to Mary of Namur and the Office of Peace and bolic candles: the first honoring the nation range balls. To sign up for the tourna- contact Mary Cinatl, director of the Deaf Justice for the Diocese of Fort Worth, this and church, the second for all veterans and NEWMAN LECTURE SERIES ment or to make a donation, contact Brian Ministry Program, at (817) 284-3019 (TTY) workshop with feature Father John Dear, a military defending this country, and the third The Cardinal Newman Institute continues its Murphy at (817) 451-9144 or by e-mail to or e-mail to [email protected]. Jesuit priest, pastor, peacemaker, retreat for departed loved ones. The Patriotic Rosary fall lecture series to which all are invited. [email protected], or call Pat Irwin leader, and author. Based upon his book, is in the framework of traditional prayers Dr. Thomas D. Watts, of the University of at (817) 919-0485. COURAGE Jesus the Rebel: Bearer of God’s Peace and said for the conversion of the United States Texas at Arlington, will present “End of Life Courage D/FW, a spiritual support group Justice, Fr. Dear will draw participants to and guidance for its leaders. Each decade Issues and the For-Profit Social Policy Sec- ROME PILGRIMAGE for Catholics striving to live chaste lives reflect upon several stories of Jesus’ life of the rosary is accompanied by a spiritual tor: A Troublesome Ethical Mixture,” Oct. 20 Bishop Kevin Vann and Father Michael according to Catholic Church’s teachings journey. Registration will begin at 8:15 reflection by one of America’s forefathers. in the cafetorium of St. Maria Goretti Church, Holmberg, associate pastor at St. Michael on homosexuality, meets the second and a.m. The workshop will follow at 9 a.m. and Each of the 50 Hail Marys is dedicated to a located at 1200 S. Davis Dr., Arlington. Dr. Church in Bedford, will lead a Rome pilgrim- fourth Friday evenings of each month. For conclude at 4 p.m. with the celebration of specific state in the union and every soul in James Patrick, chancellor of the College age designed especially for young adults more information, e-mail to CourageDFW@ the Eucharist. For additional information, that state. The prayer service will be held at of St. Thomas More, Fort Worth, will speak March 10-18, 2007. The trip is described Catholic.org or call (972) 938-5433. contact Sister Anselma Knabe, SSMN, at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton, on “Venerable John Henry Cardinal New- by organizers as a spiritual, educational, (817) 429-2920 or the visit the diocesan Fort Worth, Oct. 24 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. man: An Exemplar Witness for Truth and a and cultural journey. All young adults, their Web site at www.fwdioc.org. For more information, call (817) 244-7733 Man for Our Time” Dec.9 at St. Mary the family members, and friends are invited to MINISTRY FOR GAYS / LESBIANS or (817) 558-9805. Virgin Church, located at 1408 N. Davis participate. The cost is $2,500 per person The Fort Worth Diocesan Ministry with TEXAS A&M ALUMNI Dr., Arlington. Each session will begin at 7 for double occupancy. For details, visit Lesbian and Gay Catholics, other Sexual St. Mary’s Catholic Center, which provides ST. JUDE FESTIVAL, OCT. 29 p.m. with a small reception. Donations are online at www.travelillume.com/trc/hfw, or Minorities, and Their Families will offer an campus ministry to the students of Texas The 41st annual St. Jude Thaddeus Church gratefully accepted. call (817) 283-8666 ext. 55. evening of prayer and conversation for les- A&M University in College Station, is in the Fall Festival will be held Oct. 29 from 10:30 bian/gay persons, their families, and friends process of trying to locate former students a.m. to 2 p.m. This event, which is St. Jude’s Thursday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Catholic who are “Aggie Catholics.” Aggies, their main fundraiser of the year, will include a Renewal Center, 4503 Bridge Street in East parents, and friends, or individuals just turkey and German sausage dinner with all Classifi ed Section Fort Worth. Father Warren Murphy,TOR, wanting to learn more about Catholic campus the trimmings. The all-you-can-eat dinner coordinator of the ministry, encourages ministry at Texas A&M are invited to contact will be served in the parish hall, located at DIRECTOR OF CHILD DIRECTOR OF MUSIC those interested to join together for prayer the center. Those who make contact will be 600 Davy Drive in Burkburnett. In addition, Prince of Peace Catholic Community, and sharing. For additional information, con- entered in a drawing for a “Football Surprise AND YOUTH PROTECTION there will be home-baked items for sale and located in Plano, is currently seeking an tact Fr. Murphy at (817) 927-5383, Deacon Package.” For more information, call St. The Diocese of Fort Worth is seeking games for the children. There will also be a organist/choir director to continue and Richard Griego at (817) 421-1387, or Dottie Mary’s Catholic Center at (888) 240-TAMU applicants for the position of Diocesan drive-through for carryout dinners as well as expand a well-developed music program. and Hank Cummins at (817) 861-5772. or visit online at www.aggiecatholic.org Director of Child and Youth Protection. free delivery in Burkburnett by calling (940) Full time with excellent benefits. Prince by Oct. 31. The director is responsible for develop- 569-8116. Tickets are priced at $7.50 for of Peace Church has a weekend Mass ing, implementing, and maintaining adults and $4 for children 5 to 12 years attendance of 2,600 with five Masses in CALIX MEETING, NOV. 4 the diocesan response to the USCCB’s of age. Children under the age of 5 will be a 1,000-seat church with an Allen digital Calix, a monthly support meeting for Catholic Pilgrimages “Charter for the Protection of Children admitted free. For more information, call organ. The community also supports a Catholics who are alcoholic and others who From DFW and Young People” for training, compli- (940) 569-1222. school with 830 children. Send résumés are struggling with addiction and seeking Fatima-Lourdes-Italy-Poland-Mexico- ance, and reporting. The director is also to Maritta Zwartynski at marittaz@pop- recovery, is offered the first Saturday of Medjugorje and more. Accompanied responsible at the diocesan level for the plano.org. For more information, visit the each month at Holy Family Church, 6150 by a priest with daily Mass and rosary Adrian’s Floor & coordination, communication, implemen- Pershing Ave. in West Fort Worth. The next Web site at www.popplano.org. Call Renaissance Pilgrimages at tation, and support of compliance with meeting will be held Nov. 4, beginning at 10 The Tile Dentist the Safe Environment Program (Keeping a.m. in the chapel. 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Contact Steve Landon at slandon@ ADVERTISE IN THE School, located at 2016 Willis Lane, Keller. www.visitingangels.com/fortworth fwdioc.org or (817) 560-2452 ext. 154 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC For additional information visit the Web site (817) 913-5579 for a required application. Applications (817) 560-3300 at www.sampg.org, or e-mail to Mark at (817) 224-9700 www.adriansflooring.com will be accepted until Nov. 7. [email protected]. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 20, 2006 Page 24 Good Newsmakers Life Chain in Northeast Tarrant County helps make clear a happy ecumenical fact:

Story and Photos by Wendy Pandolfo It’s not just for Catholics anymore Correspondent

arishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Grapevine and St. Michael Church in Bedford were among an ecumenical group of 126 people from fi ve congregations in the Southlake/Grapevine area lined up along Southlake Blvd. for one hour on Oct. 1 to take part in Life Chain. The peaceful, silent demonstration in Southlake was one of fi ve such gatherings along roadways in Tarrant County cities that day. Life Chain, which takes place on the fi rst Sunday of Oc- tober each year, is an interdenominational, peaceful pro-life demonstration which began in 1987.

Mary Solis is in her fi fth year as a decade, Solis explained, “We are the area coordinator, but is mark- all joined together for this common ing her 13th year of involvement. issue. I’m so very pro-life. I want She greeted this year’s participants to get the message out.” with bottled water and plastic Serving as marshals for the bins fi lled with signs proclaiming, event were Knights of Columbus “Adoption the Loving Option,” members from St. Francis Council “Abortion Kills Children,” “Jesus # 7099. Some joined the partici- Forgives & Heals,” and “Lord, pants by holding signs along the Forgive Us and Our Nation.” busy boulevard and others handed Her offerings of water were wel- out water. Last year a participant come on the 94-degree day. Even passed out from heat exhaustion, Top: Brian Shirley, with the youth group Above: Johna- though it’s fall in North Texas and so the Knights were also there to from Grapevine Church of God, points out the thon McIntosh location where his group will stand. of Colleyville the temperatures are dropping, look after the safety of the volun- Presbyterian they are “always back in the 90s for teers. Above: Members of Knights of Church stands a Life Chain Sunday,” Solis said. One of the things that makes Columbus Council #7099 turned out to bit closer to the When asked why she has partic- Life Chain so special, according witness to life and to provide cold water street, offering ipated in Life chain for more than SEE LIFE CHAIN, P. 22 for those who braved the 94 degree heat. silent witness.

Above: The signs conveyed a variety of pro-life messages.

Right: Young people were part of a broad spectrum of witnesses ranging from babies to the elders of the community. All joined together for an hour to publicly witness to the sanctity of life and to pray that our nation would protect the unborn.

Left: Annie McIntosh from Colleyville Presbyterian Church braved the heat with Emma (3) and Beatrice (18 months, outside Barbara Higdon stands with her the frame of the photo). granddaughter Emily Higdon.

MAILING LABEL: Please enclose label with address change or inquiries concerning mail delivery of your paper. Thank you. Inside... This issue of the NTC Respect for Life helps determine Kathy Hamer’s son, Andrew, the Creation of St. Joseph Garden, Catholics’ whole approach to one studying comedy at Second honoring the heritage of St. charity and participation in soci- City in Chicago, has a meaningful Joseph Hospital, is part of the ety, but all rights fl ow from the encounter with subway graffi tti renaissance of St. Mary of the right to life, the right to — and there’s no punch Assumption Parish on Fort be born. 10 line to this story. 11 Worth’s South Side. 13