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The Observer and By Amanda Hudson Correspondents News editor Take NINA Honors ROCKFORD—The Catholic DEKALB—Penny Wiegert, Church believes in treating the editor of The Observer, took human body with dignity, in- a first place in the columns cluding after death. category for non-daily The Church teaches that bod- publications in the annual ies, no matter the form, must Northern Illinois Newspaper be buried or entombed. A de- Association contest. ceased human body was, after Observer correspondent all, a home for the Holy Spirit. Tony Carton took a third The Catholic Cemeteries Of- place in the best spot news fice in the Diocese of Rockford category for non-dailies. has been working to provide a He was honored for his new option for the unburied, story “Rock Falls Family cremated remains of Catholics Remembered With Love.” and their family members to Correspondent Lynne rest in peace in a permanent Conner took third place place. honors in the religion writing (Photo provided) Carol Giambalvo, CCCE, category, named in honor An artist’s rendering shows four granite columbariums being added at St. Mary/St. James Cemetery in director of Catholic Cem- Rockford. The columbariums include places for traditionally interred cremains as well as space for the re- of Dr. Owen Phelps, former eteries, describes this newest mains of the needy. Continued on page 3 editor and assistant publisher of The Observer. Conner’s story, which was published in a secular newspaper, was Collections to Help Hurricane Victims, Service Members about coping with grief. DIOCESE—Bishop David Malloy is abroad,” Bishop Malloy wrote in a letter asking diocesan Catholics to help with two to pastors. “Hundreds of people lost their special collections. lives as a result, and the consequences for the poor, especially in Haiti, are beyond Hurricane relief calculation.” Donations to assist with relief from Hur- In Florida, churches sustained serious ricane Matthew will be collected at Mass- damage and the historic Cathedral Basilica es Oct. 29-30. of St. Augustine in St. Augustine experi- “As we know, the recent occurrence of enced flooding, preventing Mass from be- Hurricane Matthew had devastating hu- ing celebrated indoors Oct. 8-9. (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano, handout) man consequences, both domestically and One Catholic Charities official in North Pope Eyes Shanty Art Carolina said he learned that the damage Pope Francis looks at a and flooding caused by Matthew exceeded monstrance made from the that of Hurricane Floyd in 1999. tin of shanties from Nairobi, He added, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, president of the United States Conference Kenya, during his general (Photo provided) audience at the Vatican Oct. of Catholic Bishops, has asked for a special Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdio- 19. collection for humanitarian relief for Hur- cese for Military Services USA, baptizes a U.S. ricane Matthew victims. Marine at Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan Donations will be given to Catholic Re- in 2014. This Issue lief Services and Catholic Charities USA to help in the Caribbean and the U.S. pastoral needs of the faithful that your Bishop Malloy ...... 2 home diocese does,” wrote Archbishop Headliners...... 3 Aid for military ministries Timothy P. Broglio, “but distances, the de- Around the Diocese...... 4-5 Bishop Malloy is also asking for assi- ployments and disruptions of the longest The Junior Observer ...... 6 tance for the Archdiocese for Military Ser- war in our history, a severe shortage of Media/Arts...... 7 (CNS photo/Phelan Ebenhack, Reuters) vices USA. Second collections will be held priests to serve as military chaplains, and Our Catholic View ...... 8-9 Cherie Monroe pauses after looking at the in parishes on the weekends surrounding related costs pose a challenge to many pas- For the Record ...... 10 roof of her home Oct. 9 in the aftermath of Veteran’s Day, Nov. 5-6 and Nov. 12-13. toral projects.” Nation/World...... 11 Hurricane Matthew in Port Orange, Fla. “The archdiocese tries to meet the same Info: www.milarch.org/nationalcollection 2 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 28, 2016 | The Observer
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Member of: ext. 383 or go online at Source: Knights of Columbus; novena from the 1959 dedication of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the http://observer. Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., approved by Cardinal Patrick O’Boyle, then-archbishop of rockforddiocese.org Washington. Headliners The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 28, 2016 | 3 Seminarians Cemetery to Aid Treated Stewart and Cathy Mag- nuson and Richard and Luci Nora, all of Holy Fam- Needy with Burials ily in Rockford, recently visited Italy. While there, From page 1 one’s name and their years She spoke earlier about the they met and dined with Rockford Diocese semi- Corporal Work of Mercy effort of birth and death will be en- need for such a structure with narians (from left) Nick is described in a recent Catho- graved on a black granite “rib- its communal space. Sentovich, John Kladar, lic Cemeteries’ newsletter. bon” that circles the structure. Funeral homes are required to and Jack Reichardt. The “As part of the ministry of Either way, the cemetery will keep – for six months or more – men are studying at the Catholic Cemeteries, we are record as usual the location of the boxes of cremated remains Pontifical North Ameri- can College in Rome. offering to any person who has each person who is buried any- that have not been claimed, but (Photo provided) the cremated remains of a loved where in the cemetery. eventually they have the right one — and who cannot afford A tag with an identifying to dispose of those remains, the cost of burying their loved number will be attached to Giambalvo says. Several years Bishop Malloy’s Calvary Cemetery one in a Catholic cemetery – a each silk urn. But unlike with ago, Calvary Cemetery in Public Schedule ROCKFORD — Nov. 5, 10 communal space,” she writes. individual niches, once a per- Rockford provided an unused a.m., Confirmation for St. New, granite columbarium son’s remains are interred in crypt space for the unclaimed ROCKFORD — Oct. 29, Anthony of Padua, St. Stanislaus at St. Mary/St. James Ceme- that communal space they can- remains of 100 people at the re- 10:30 a.m., Mass for Permanent Kostka and St. James, Rockford, tery in Rockford has 80 niches not be disinterred. quest of an area funeral home. Diaconate Retreat, Bishop Lane at St. Anthony of Padua Church available for purchase at $1,600 Four columbaria of this kind But even claimed contain- Retreat Center ROCKFORD — Nov. 6, 7:30 each. are planned for St. Mary/St. ers of cremated remains may ROCKFORD — Oct. 30, 7:30 a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of The stone covering each James Cemetery. They will be end up on mantels or garage a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of St. Peter niche is engraved, generally stationed around the circle that shelves. As time passes, the St. Peter with the person’s name and is reserved for burial of priests. caretakers of those remains ROCKFORD — Nov. 6, 9 a.m., their year of birth and of death. The area will be landscaped will age, and other people may ROCKFORD — Oct. 30, 10:45 Pastoral Visit and Installation of However, this style of colum- with walkways and plantings find themselves inheriting the a.m., Mass for the Catholic Canon Benjamin Coggeshall as barium also has a hollow center (see illustration). cremated remains of persons Youth Summit, Rock Valley Rector, St. Mary Oratory College where the cremated remains “We are also planning on in- who were not a part of their ROCKFORD — Nov. 8, 5:30 of about 500 people may be dividual above-ground niche lives. ROCKFORD — Nov. 2, 12 p.m., Confirmation, SS. Peter placed. spaces placed along the walk- With the new columbaria, noon, All Souls’ Day Mass, and Paul Church Each of the 500 remains will way,” Giambalvo says in the the Catholic Cemeteries minis- be buried in what are called newsletter. “These include, try is, Giambalvo says, “trying Catholic Cemeteries now has new options to assist Catholics “silk urns,” which resemble but are not limited to: bench- to find a way for a permanent narrow pillows. es, pedestals, and cremation place for the cremated remains Corrections and Clarifications Inurnment in that commu- monuments. We also hope to … a place where people can Frank Ardito did not self publish both of the books featured nal space is available for $150; use the walkways in this area go and remember their loved in the Corporal Work of Mercy of Burying the Dead. in the Oct. 7 Seasoned Observer section about authors from the which includes the silk urn and for cremation graves, for those ones.” diocese. all interment costs. who prefer in-ground burial Info: Catholic Cemeteries Office at The Observer regrets the error. For another $150, the loved rather than above-ground.” 815/965-1450. Catholic Cemeteries now has new options to assist Catholics in the Corporal Work of Mercy of Burying the Dead.
St. Mary/St. James Cemetery now has the fi rst of what will be four granite columbaria with individual niches for regular urns PLUS a central area for communal burial of cremated remains in silk urns.
The communal space is a great option for those who cannot otherwise aff ord the cost of burying a loved one in a Catholic
Diagram shows the layout of the four granite columbaria. cemetery. Granite columbarium at St. Mary/ St. James Cemetery, Rockford CONTACT CATHOLIC CEMETERIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD Carol K. Giambalvo, MA, CCCE, Director (815) 965-1450 — (815) 965-9632 (fax) — www.rockfordcemeteries.org 4 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 28, 2016 | The Observer Around the Diocese
What’s happening in Advent? Submit events: The Observer needs parish, school and Catholic organization publicists to forward information as soon as possible about Advent events. We need your bazaars, craft shows and bake sales, as well as prayer and Scripture programs and special collections for which you need donations or volunteers. We encourage you to use our online form at http://observer.rockforddiocese. (Photo provided) org/observerform.php?page= Elgin Students eventsandnews Make Rosaries (Photo provided) What better time than October Save the Date West Dundee Students Write to Pope Francis to make a rosary? Seventh- grade buddies from St. Mary Nov 11 Last year, Principal Renee Link (back left) of St. Catherine of Siena School in West Dundee gave the book “Dear School in Elgin helped kinder- ALGONQUIN Pope Francis” to all of the second graders, in honor of the 50th anniversary of her rst Communion. The book Charismatic Mass: 7 p.m.; St. features questions from children and answers from Pope Francis. This year, Link asked third-grade teacher Sally garteners to work together. Margaret Mary, 111 S. Hubbard Quinlan (back right) to have those same students write questions to the pope. They sent the letters and a class Each kindergartner nished a photo to Pope Francis and hope they get an answer. rosary to use during all-school St. 7 p.m. praise and worship/. morning prayer. 7:30 p.m. healing Mass, followed by individual prayer. Celebrants: Father J. Michael Sparough, SJ; Father Witold Adamczyk, OFM Conv. Assisting: Deacon Don Miller. Info: John Morici, 847/915- 0223. [email protected]; http:// www.rockforddiocese.org/ charismaticrenewal Menominee Parish Honors Fire ghters Nov 12 After a Mass during October Fire Prevention Month, members of Menomi- AURORA nee Dunleith Fire Department (from left) Dave Teply, Je Theill, Don Math contest: 9-11 a.m.; Rosary Steines, Lynn Teply, Brad Averkamp, Mike Sendt, Mike Heitkamp, Chief Cal High School, 901 N. Edgelawn Cain, and Ron Data gather for the blessing of a bench in memory of Fire- Dr. For middle school girls in man Pete Schneider. Deacon Doug Kramer assists Father Dean Smith (far individual and team events. Sign right), pastor of Nativity BVM Parish, who blessed the bench and re trucks. up with a partner or be paired with (Photo provided) someone. Register online. Cost: $5. Info: Karen Wollwert, kwollwert@ rosaryhs.com; www.rosaryhys. What’s Up com/math CRYSTAL LAKE School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Dr. St. Patrick, 244 Kelley Dr. Co ee Info: http://rockford.undclub.org Alumni homecoming: 6-8 p.m.; St. Mon Oct 31 Tours, athletics and activities hour, 8:30 a.m.; baked goods, Thomas the Apostle Community All Hallows Eve fair, refreshments. Info: www. ethnic foods, artisan crafts and Center, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave. auroracentral.com vendors; ra es. Creamed-turkey- Sat Nov 5 For former teachers, clergy and Tue Nov 1 “Into the Woods”: 6 p.m. (also 7 on-biscuit lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., ROCKFORD alumni. Free, casual, open to all. p.m. Nov 4-5, 2 p.m. Nov. 6); Rosary dine-in, carry-out, and delivery Open house: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; St. Prayer breakfast: 7 a.m. Mass, All Saints Day High School, 901 N. Edgelawn Dr. (call ahead). Drawings, 1 p.m. Anthony College of Nursing, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1023 Holy Day of Obligation Rosary High School and Marmion Cost: lunch—$7 per person; $25 698 Featherstone Road. For McHenry Ave; 8:30 a.m. breakfast Academy presentation. Nov. 5 immediate family; free children 3 prospective students of and speaker, Holiday Inn, 800 S. Wed Nov 2 wine tasting and hors d’oevres, and younger. Info; 815/562-2370; bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral Illinois Rte. 31. Sponsor: McHenry Nov. 6 family picnic; pre-register www.stpatricksrochelle.com programs. Info: www.sacn.edu. County Catholic Prayer Breakfast. Mass with Archbishop Salvatore All Souls Day for both events. Parents with SPRED meeting: 10 a.m.; St. ROCKFORD J. Cordileone of San Francisco. young children are encouraged Rita hall, 6254 Valley Knoll Dr. Deadline for Nov. 11 What’s Up ND speaker: 7 p.m.; Boylan Cen- Limited seating for breakfast. (for events Nov.14-20) to attend picnic and Act I Nov. 6. tral Catholic High School, 4000 Information session about Cost: show only, $10 adults; $8 for Speaker: Michael O’Neill, “The St. Francis Dr. Sponsor: Notre Special Religious Development students and senior citizens. Info: Miracle Hunter” Cost: $35 for Dame Club of Rockford. Speaker: classes for special needs Thu Nov 3 630/896-0831; www.rosaryhs. breakfast. Info: 414-94004526, Professor Harindra Joseph Fer- parishioners of all ages. Info: com/musical [email protected] nando, Ph.D., Notre Dame. Topic: Mary Kinney, 815/519-7066 AURORA DEKALB “Climate Change in Urban Areas: Open house: 5:30-7:30 p.m.; ROCHELLE SOMONAUK Guardian Angel dinner: 5:30-8 Aurora Central Catholic High 58th Bazaar: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Chicago as an Example.” Free. Christmas garage sale: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; St. Mary School, 210 Gurler p.m.; St. John the Baptist parish Road. St. Mary School tuition center, 130 W. LaSalle St. assistance and honor ight fundraiser. Theme: “We Salute You, Sun Nov 6 WWII and Korean War Veterans.” Drone presentation; eighth- AURORA grade class performance, Jazz in Open house: 1 p.m.; Marmion Progress; ra es. Catered dinner. Academy, 1000 Butter eld Road. Sponsors sought for veterans’ Tours, talks with administrators, dinners. Cost: $30 per person; faculty and students. RSVP free to WWII and Korean vets. requested. Info: 630/897-6936 Info: Julie Saucedo, 815/756-7905, jsaucedo@stmaryschooldekalb. ROCKFORD com; [email protected] Luncheon, style show: 11:30 OREGON a.m., Boylan Central Catholic Bazaar: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; St. Mary High School, 4000 St. Francis Dr. Parish Center, 881 Mongan Dr. Proceeds for Natural Helpers’ Homemade crafts and bakery; training. Catered luncheon, basket and 50/50 ra e; hand- style show, ra e, silent auction stitched quilt; hand-made oak and door prizes. Emcee: Boylan blanket chest and more. Luncheon graduate Austin Love of WREX- available. Info: Fran Kaminiski, TV. Cost: $30. Info: Susie Delia, 815/732-6655 [email protected], 815/494-5743 Around the Diocese The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 28, 2016 | 5
Save the Date Nov 12 ROCHELLE Gateway to Glory: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; St. Patrick, 244 Kelley Dr. Sponsor: Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Speaker: Bill Richart. Topics: Praise, worship, prayer and healing ministry through music. Bring sack lunch. Free; donations accepted. Info: Linda Daniel, 815/264- 3240, trumpetpraise@frontier. com; www.rockforddiocese.org/ charismaticrenewal/ SYCAMORE (Photo provided) Night in Vegas: 6-11 p.m.; St. Mary Memorial Hall, 322 Waterman Algonquin Students Donate Stu ed Animals St. Proceeds for St. Mary School After Mass for the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Piotr Sarnicki, OFM Conv, pastor, blessed and religious education. Gaming tables, food, cash bar. Cost: the stu ed animals that the kindergarten class at St. Margaret Mary School in Algonquin $25 basic package; $50 VIP donated. The animals were to be taken to Lake In The Hills Police Department to help package. Info: 815/895-5215; those in crisis. Parochial vicars Father Witold Adamczyk, OFM Conv (back left) and Daniel (Photo provided) schooleoffice@stmarysycamore. P. Zdebik, OFM Conv (front center) joined the children. org; https://www.facebook.com/ Preschoolers Win Contest stmaryscasinonight/ St. Patrick Preschool in St. Charles won rst place Nov. 19 Parishes Rally for the Rosary in the Scarecrow Festival with their entry based on DEKALB “We Gather Together.” Each preschool student dec- 22nd GLCM conference: 8:50 a.m.- orated paper leaves and acorns by completing the 4 p.m.; Northern Illinois University sentences, “We can’t leave without...” and “We are Holmes Student Center, corner of Lucinda and Normal. Mass with nuts about...” This is the fourth time in ve years in a Father Max Striedl. Speakers: T.M. row that the preschool earned rst place. Staples, Terry Kennedy, Father Bill Casey and Joseph Pearce. Cost: varies. Info: your parish or http:// thetalk.org Elsewhere (Photo provided) Nov 5 St. Paul the Apostle Parish took part in a Rosary Rally at Veterans Park in downtown LIBERTYVILLE Sandwich, Oct. 15. Business breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Mass (optional); Marytown Conference Center, 1600 W. Park Ave. 8 a.m. continental breakfast, 9 a.m. talk. Speaker: Harry Kraemer. Topic: “Becoming a Christian Values-based Leader.” Free; reservations required by Oct. 30. Info: Dave Sullivan, 847/367-6519; (Photo provided) www.marytown.com, events@ Aurora Knights Clean Road marytown.com Holy Angels Cardinal Bellarmine Knights of Colum- WHEATON (Photo provided) bus Council 4849 cleaned up Orchard Road Oct. Youth leadership conference: St. Patrick parishioners gathered in downtown St. Charles on Oct. 15 for a procession 8. Volunteers are (not all pictured) Ray Froehlich, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; St. Francis with a statue of Mary and public prayer of the rosary. They joined others around the Darrell Bancroft, Scott Tellman (co-chairman), Mel High School, 2130 W. Roosevelt nation in prayer for Our Lady’s intercession to strengthen the moral foundation of Boule, Dean Myles (co-chairman), Joe Peters, Jordan Road. For eighth-graders. Cost: the country and increase respect for life $10 (includes t-shirt). Online Kapitano and Zac Tellman (son of Scott). registration required. Info: www. sfhscollegeprep.org Nov 10-11 Divine Mercy MILWAUKEE, WIS. with Bill Richart 1st Prison Ministry conference: Join Bill Richart, Archbishop Cousins Pastoral nationally- Center, 3501 S. Lake Dr. known Catholic Sponsor: Dismas Ministry. ACADEMY Lay Evangelist, A Catholic & Benedictine Topic: “Concluding the Year of as we look at St. Mercy Behind Bars.” Sessions College Prep High School for Young Men on chaplaincy, national prison Faustina’s life. Through (Photo provided) ministry and more. Cost: $100 rare pictures, we will Mention town and activity in this line (lodging extra). Info: http://www. explore how, when, dismasministry.org/ and why God spoke to replace Nov 11 this humble Polish nun, WASHINGTON, D.C. reminding the world of Bene t dinner: 6 p.m.; St. John His awesome mercy! Paul II National Shrine, 3900 The evening will conclude Harewood Road NE. Proceeds for with the praying of Bill’s original Divine the Archdiocese for the Military Mercy Chaplet. Services, USA. RSVP by Nov. All 5th -8th grade boys and their families are invited to our 1; no tickets at the door. Cost: Thursday, November 10 tickets start at $150 active duty 7:00 p.m. military; $250 per person. Info: St. James Church FALL OPEN HOUSE 202/719-3646; www.milarch.org/ 221 W. 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Catholic News Service eus, Simon who was called a Zealot, Judas & esus traveled from place to place, “Do not be afraid.” the son of James, and Judas Iscariot. healing people and preaching to After choosing His Apostles, Jesus A J them about God. ministered to a great crowd of people who There were some people who liked to had gathered around Him. He healed people hear Him speak so much that they decided who had diseases or who were possessed Where to follow Him wherever he traveled. by demons. did There also were some people Jesus met Then, He raised His eyes toward His in His travels whom He specifically invited Jesus go followers and preached to them. to be His followers. One such person was a He explained that those who have a hard to pray? fisherman named Simon Peter whom Jesus (CNS) life on earth are very blessed. had seen fishing in the Lake of Gennesaret. What “Blessed are you who are poor, for the So the Lord asked Simon Peter to give up So He went to a mountain to think and kingdom of God is yours. Blessed are you big being a fisherman and follow Him. pray about which of His followers He would who are now hungry, for you will be satis- decision “Do not be afraid; from now on you will ask to become His Twelve Apostles and fied. Blessed are you who are now weeping, did he be catching men,” Jesus told Simon Peter. help Him in His ministry. for you will laugh. have to One day, after He had preached in the He stayed at the mountain all night “Blessed are you when people hate you, make? synagogue and healed a man with a with- praying to God, then called His followers and when they exclude and insult you, and ered hand, Jesus decided to get away from in the morning. denounce your name as evil on account of Read more everyone for a little while. He had a very He gathered everyone around Him and the Son of Man,” Jesus said. about it in important decision to make about His fol- then chose His Apostles: Simon Peter, An- “Rejoice and leap for joy on that day!” Luke 6. lowers, and He wanted to be alone to talk drew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Jesus added. “Behold, your reward will be to God about it. Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alpha- great in heaven.”
South Beloit Students Help the Puzzle Hungry for SVdP Cross out the names Students at St. Peter School in South Beloit pose with of the men who some of the 585 non- were not Apostles. perishable items the school collected for See the Good News the St. Vincent de Paul Story for hints. Society in South Beloit. St. Vincent de Paul will use these donations in their food Simon Peter pantry. The students held the collection during September in Barabbas honor of Mother Theresa becom- ing a saint. For surpassing their goal of 500 items, they earned James out-of-uniform days to celebrate the Cubs making the playoffs and Pilate Bears vs. Packer football game. Simon of Cyrene
(Photo provided) Philip Algonquin Students Learn to Make Bible Japanese Hats Students in fouth grade at St. Trivia Margaret Mary School in Algon- quin made Japanese paper hats. Who replaced Noriko Pascente, who is from Ja- Judas Iscariot pan, helped make the hats. She also gave each student a paper as one of crane she made. Before the proj- ect, the class read “Sadako and the Twelve the Thousand Paper Cranes.” Mrs. Pascente has two children — An- Apostles? drew who is at Marian Central (Hint: Acts 1:26)
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2016 Diocesan Appeal Status Report Parish City % Goal Parish City % Goal Parish City % Goal Pledged Pledged Pledged St. Mary West Brooklyn* 441.8% St. Paul Sandwich 101.4% St. Rita Rockford 79.8% St. Peter Spring Grove* 226.7% Holy Cross Batavia 101.3% St. Patrick Mc Henry 79.6% St. James Lee* 215.5% St. Edward Rockford 100.8% Resurrection Woodstock 77.7% St. Laurence Elgin* 204.9% St. Patrick Amboy 100.3% St. Mary Oregon 76.9% St. Mary Maple Park* 150.8% St. Mary Woodstock 100.2% St. Rita of Cascia Aurora 75.3% St. Patrick Maytown* 136.4% St. Anne Dixon 100.0% St. Joseph Freeport 74.6% St. Mary/St. Patrick Durand/Irish Grove* 132.1% St. Joseph Elgin 100.0% St. Therese Aurora 73.9% St. Patrick Rochelle 128.1% Sacred Heart Aurora 99.2% St. Mary Gilberts 71.3% Holy Cross Stockton* 128.0% Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sublette 98.9% St. John Neumann St. Charles 69.8% St. Charles Borromeo Hampshire* 123.7% Cathedral of St. Peter Rockford 98.6% St. Mary Mc Henry 68.6% Ss. Peter & Paul Rockford 123.5% St. Bridget Loves Park 97.5% Holy Angels Aurora 66.3% St. John Evangelist Hanover* 121.7% St. Monica Carpentersville 96.2% St. James Belvidere 66.1% St. Joseph Richmond 119.9% St. Mary Aurora 95.3% St. Michael Galena 65.8% St. Patrick St. Charles 118.4% St. Thomas Aquinas Freeport 95.0% Sacred Heart Sterling 65.0% St. Mary Morrison 117.9% St. Patrick Rockford 94.8% St. Ambrose Erie 64.6% Blessed Sacrament North Aurora 115.8% Church of the Holy Spirit Roscoe 94.4% St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Crystal Lake 64.2% Ss. Peter&Paul Virgil* 115.2% St. Mary Dekalb 94.1% St. Mary Freeport 64.1% St. Catherine Genoa 114.3% Our Lady of Good Counsel Aurora 93.4% St. Joseph Apple River 63.9% St. Thomas Crystal Lake 111.9% St. John Somonauk 92.4% St. James Rockford 63.7% St. Mary Tampico 111.7% St. John Savanna 92.1% Ss. Peter&Paul Cary 63.1% St. Wendelin Shannon* 111.3% St. Katharine Drexel Sugar Grove 91.6% St. Stanislaus Kostka Rockford 62.6% St. Bernadette Rockford 111.2% St. Mary Elgin 87.8% St. John the Baptist Johnsburg 62.1% St. Mary Pecatonica 110.6% St. Patrick Dixon 87.6% St. Flannen Harmon 61.8% St. Gall Elburn 109.4% St. Mary Sycamore 87.4% St. Patrick Albany 61.3% Holy Family Rockford 107.7% Ss. John & Catherine Mount Carroll 86.2% Holy Trinity Scales Mound 59.9% St. Mary Elizabeth* 107.3% St. Anthony Rockford 85.1% Immaculate Conception Fulton 59.1% St. Thomas More Elgin 106.2% St. Mary Walton 84.9% St. Catherine Dundee 59.1% St. Mary Huntley 105.6% St. Margaret Mary Algonquin 83.2% St. Nicholas Aurora 54.6% St. Joseph Lena 105.5% St. Peter South Beloit 83.0% St. Mary Polo 53.8% St. Peter Geneva 104.5% St. Andrew Rock Falls 82.2% Nativity BVM Menominee 48.4% Christ the Teacher De Kalb 102.8% St. Patrick Hartland 82.0% St. Joseph Harvard 48.3% St. Mary Byron 102.6% Church of Holy Apostles McHenry 82.0% St. Catherine Prophetstown 44.6% St. Joseph Aurora 102.5% St. Mary Galena 81.4% Annunciation BVM Aurora 44.6% St Ann Warren 102.3% St. Peter Aurora 80.5% St. Mary East Dubuque 38.7% Sacred Heart Marengo 101.4% Christ King Wonder Lake 80.2% St. Mary Sterling 38.5%
*Parishes have met target goal with payments to date. Data as of 10/17/16. Bolded parishes have more pledges than their target goal. Total Diocesan Budget ...... $6,465,600 Number of Donors ...... 20,359 Total Pledged ...... $5,943,501 Average Pledge ...... $291.93 Percentage of Diocesan Goal Pledged ...... 92% Parishes at Goal ...... 42 Thank you for your generous and loyal support of the Diocese of Rockford! 8 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 28, 2016 | The Observer Our Catholic View Building a Culture of Life ... ‘Brick by brick’ A dreaded question we might encounter these days attacked. Hence, intrinsic evils like abortion and will bring with them in terms of Supreme Court is, “What do you think about the election?” Shrugged assisted suicide must be vigorously opposed at every appointees, overall party platform and the general shoulders and rolled eyes seem to be common opportunity. direction they will likely move society in. reactions. Likewise, religious liberty must be defended since Another helpful consideration may be to think Being in a place of uncertainty, or not being happy an attack on it is ultimately an attack on the right of in terms of the “culture of life” and the “culture of with the choices conscience, which is part and parcel of what it means Ethically Speaking death” — those phrases St. Pope John Paul II uses in presented, can to be made in the image and likeness of God. “Evangelium Vitae” (“The Gospel of Life”). Which leave one feeling Naturally, there are many other very important candidate is likely to build more of a culture of life? by Father confused — maybe issues which must be weighed because they likewise Kenneth Or at least do a better job of impeding the culture of wanting to avoid deal with human dignity and the just ordering of death? Wasilewski voting at all. society. Diocesan Ethicist These are important phrases to keep in mind Nevertheless, we Fortunately, the United States Conference of because of the general responsibility citizens have in [email protected] Catholic Bishops has released a document entitled, know as Catholics contributing to the good of society. No society is ever that voting is not “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” advanced by an expansion of the culture of death. just a right we enjoy but a duty we have as citizens which tries to help the Catholic voter sort through And even if no candidate were to help contribute — a moral duty which doesn’t disappear just because these issues and put them into perspective — all of to the growth of the culture of life, not expanding the its challenging or uncomfortable. The Catechism of this in attempt to do precisely what the title implies: the Catholic Church makes this clear when speaking to form consciences properly. This document is culture of death may be the best one can hope for. about the Fourth Commandment. In paragraph available at usccb.org — the US Bishop’s website. In this way we can think of our individual vote in 2240 we read: “Submission to authority and co- In addition, the Catholic Conference of Illinois terms of a brick. Ideally, that brick of ours would be responsibility for the common good make it morally has also put out a summary guide based on our contribution to building that sanctuary of life that obligatory to pay taxes, to exercise the right to vote, “Forming Consciences,” which attempts to help in God desires for all His people. However, that same and to defend one’s country … .” the same way. Other groups may put out their own brick can also be used (if that is not an option) to Ultimately, one’s vote is an attempt to build a “voting guides” but some of these may not truly be build a barrier inhibiting the spread of the culture of Christian society, or at least one where Christian representative of an authoritative interpretation of the death. values are honored and upheld. Catholic faith. As election day nears may we bring to prayer, not Chief among them all is the respect for human life Even with these guides, a Catholic may still end only the casting of our own vote, but the direction of and the dignity which God has uniquely endowed up struggling. Sometimes it helps to think in terms a country that God has blessed, and wants to continue it with — defending it especially where it is most not only of the candidate, but what that candidate to bless, so long as we cooperate with His design. In a Nutshell As Jews, Christ’s disciples already knew how to pray. So why did Jesus have to teach His disciples to pray? The identity of God and His plan of salvation, revealed in bits and pieces in the law, was now being fully revealed in the Son. It was time for the new Israel to pray in a new way. The Lord’s Prayer is an inspiration, not a script. It’s an invitation, a doorway to prayer. The two versions of the Lord’s Prayer in the New Testament contain the Gospel message. Matthew situates the prayer as part of Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount. In Luke, Jesus lays out the
(CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) meaning of discipleship.
Word to Life: Oct. 30, 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time No One Who is Loved is Ever Lost By Jean Denton has “mercy on all” and “overlook(s) people’s sins that Catholic News Service they may repent.” It is unimaginable to the human mind, but the Amid last summer’s series of tragic shootings in depth of God’s love and mercy is such that He forever cities across the country, a news story reported that seeks out the fallen and failed of His children to lift the alleged gunman who killed several police officers them free of evil and redeem them for a new life. in Dallas had received tactical instruction at a private Simply put, that’s why He sent Jesus. self-defense academy two years earlier. In this week’s Gospel, Jesus embraces the reviled, According to the story, an instructor at the school sinful tax collector Zacchaeus, who then, transformed recalled that the man had attended training there, but by love, responds by becoming the good man God said, “I don’t know anything about Micah … he’s created Him to be. Jesus explains, “The Son of Man gone. He’s old to us. I have thousands of people.” has come to seek and to save what was lost.” Naturally, this school spokesman wanted to He wants us to believe it — and to be part of it — distance the academy from the tragedy. But someone even today when we see our world rocked and riven he’d once called by name in his class now had by meanness, violence and hatred. become to him a nonperson forgotten in a faceless Because we ourselves are blessed and redeemed crowd. by God, when we encounter a person in the throes That gunman is an extreme example of a person of evil or otherwise lost from God, we need to © 2015 Diocese of Fort Worth lost from God. remember here is someone who was preciously made While society no longer desires to claim him, this by Him in love. Then Jesus’ mission becomes ours: to ou spare all things, because week’s Scriptures tell us that God still does. seek and save the lost. As unbelievable as that may seem, the Book of ‘Ythey are yours, O Lord and Wisdom explains the Creator’s unconditional love: Ask yourself: What are some specific examples of lover of souls, for your imperishable “You love all things that are and loathe nothing that God’s love and saving grace in your life that inspire spirit is in all things!’ you have made.” you to more intently seek out and embrace others Whether it is an extreme case or a mild case of who are lost? Who do you know who is lost from — Wisdom 11:26-12:1 someone turning away from God, Wisdom says God God? Our Catholic View The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 28, 2016 | 9 Election Choices Poor, But We Must Vote
Churches tread carefully during election seasons. alternatives. Yes, democracy can be messy. Platforms idealize personal responsibility while Although the First Amendment protects the freedoms Catholics regularly face dilemmas at the ballot box. 3 encouraging less self-reliance. of religion and speech, religious leaders have to be Just as none of us is perfect, neither is any candidate Immigration changes are defi ned with 180-degree verbally nuanced. To do otherwise risks an IRS review or platform perfect. Even a quick reading of the 4 diff erences. of not-for-profi t status. major party platforms leads to the coining of a new The elderly have their votes solicited but their If that sounds like social service agency paranoia, description of political campaign — platipocrisy: the 5 dignity ignored or forgotten. refer back to Bishop David Malloy’s Sept. 23 column welding of platitudes with hypocrisy; with government History is neither a perfect predictor nor reporter. as he cited U.S. Other than speech making and good lawyering, there Charitably Speaking by slogans, social media and sound bites. Commission When deciding for whom to vote, people of faith was no pre- on Civil Rights are confronted with making political compromises presidential by Patrick Winn oting is a civic greatness Chairman Martin while maintaining religious fi delity. When examining Director, Rockford Diocese Castro describing evident in Catholic Charities issues and positions, shifting as they may be, we ‘Vsacrament.’ religious liberty Abraham fi nd that none of the three candidates with even a as code for Lincoln, hint of a chance of winning, Democrat, Libertarian, —Theodore Hesburgh, CSC [email protected] discrimination and and dashed intolerance. or Republican (intentionally listed alphabetically) expectations Faith leaders can off er little specifi c direction embraces Catholic, Baptist, Jewish, Islam, Hindu, resulted from the scandal-ridden presidency of war from the pulpit other than to vote. Our tax laws Baha’i or any other kind of orthodoxy. hero U.S. Grant. The quirks and failings of Franklin eff ectively require religious teachers to off er moralistic But Catholics must participate in the electoral Roosevelt were not reported by a friendly press, but generalities rather than calls to action as the exercise of process by voting, else we abandon any chance to the political resolve and fl at, midwestern tone of Harry religious freedom. infl uence public policy. Consider: Truman’s voice were disparaged by ignorant yet all- Illinois’ Catholic Bishops, however, have issued The competitive presidential candidates support knowing media when he succeeded FDR. an important guide to voting that properly, if 1 abortion to some degree. There is no ideological So we hold our noses, swallow hard and recognize uncomfortably, places voting under the general rules of or moral purity here. Voting for any one of them is a that compromise is necessary to make government free will. compromise for Catholic, Islamic and other pro-life, function. We stay vitally engaged in the process to In varying degrees, elections regularly present faith-based voters. claim our place in the debate over public policy and candidates who are distrusted but, according to their Opponents of capital punishment more likely favor values. respective supporters, are at least better than the 2 abortion and assisted suicide. We vote. Voter Resources Di erent View CNS/Joe Heller In their columns today, both Father Kenneth Wasilewski, diocesan ethicist, and Patrick Winn, director of Catholic Charities, talk about the di culties of this presidential election. And a reader asks priests for direction in wading through the di cult candidate eld and party platform rhetoric. Bishop David Malloy recommends two resources (also mentioned by our columnists) to help Catholic voters think about their voting-booth decisions. They are: “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” from the USCCB. Find the 2016 revision at http://www. usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/index. cfm. It is available in English and Spanish. “Election 2016” from the Illinois Conference of Catholic Bishops is available online at http://www. ilcatholic.org/election-2016.
From Our Readers An Open Letter to come. teaching is, so we can have the United States. Masses, you explicitly pray To All Priests I understand that as a priest, well informed consciences and The fact of the matter is that that all people will have you cannot tell parishioners make good decisions ourselves if you combine all of these well informed consciences, Next month we will be voting who to vote for. The tax exempt when we vote. And I hope other issues, their impact does understanding and promoting in one of the most important status of the church is critical that during each Mass, you not even come remotely close the teachings of the Catholic elections of our lifetime. We for us to continue to be one of will pray for well-informed to the lives lost by those whose Church, and that all will choose will vote for a presidential candidate and congress that the most giving entities, if not consciences and for life. lives are purposely terminated. life. will drive our nation toward the most giving entity, to help Many Catholics are confused People need to understand Please, I implore you, as God, or away from God, for the those in need. We don’t want to because they have not been this, and you can play an a member of the Catholic next generation. The president lose our tax exempt status. So properly catechized. They think important role in informing Church, be bold in praying and and our congressional people don’t tell us who to vote for. that issues like gun control or your parishioners of these teaching your people so that will formulate laws and policies But I hope you will be capital punishment or the threat things, without coming close to after this election, we can say for or against life. The president bold enough to tell us, as our of war outweigh the question of being challenged for promoting that the Catholic Church was will choose Supreme Court priests at Holy Cross have life itself. They think that these political candidates. part of the solution and not the and Federal judges that will been continuously doing, and issues are more important than Furthermore, I suggest that problem. impact our lives and the lives keep telling us until the day 3,300 babies whose lives are during intercessory prayers Merlyn Rauh of our children for many years of the election, what Catholic purposely terminated daily in during all weekend and daily Holy Cross, Batavia
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Nation/World The Observer | FRIDAY OCTOBER 28, 2016 | 11 Trip: Touching the Christian News in Brief Vatican raffle to benefit earthquake Heart of Secular Sweden victims in central Italy VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis’ raffle to benefit those in VATICAN CITY (CNS)— Swedes,” he said in an email need is becoming an annual tradition at the Vatican. For 10 euros Pope Francis’ recent insistence interview. “It shows in how — about $11 — one lucky win- on “walking ecumenism,” the they think and speak, what val- ner will win the first prize: a red notion that Christians will draw ues they have and what they Opel Karl, a German-made, five- closer to each other as they work choose to do,” marking every- door hatchback car. For the first together to help the poor, should thing from opening sessions time, tickets also will be avail- resonate well with Lutherans of Parliament with a service in able for purchase online. This and Catholics in Sweden. the Lutheran cathedral to local year’s raffle will benefit victims “Swedes are known to be parish celebrations of the end of the devastating earthquake (CNS photo/Massimo Percossi, EPA) people of consensus, pragmatic, of each school year. that struck central Italy Aug. so people try to cooperate even Pope Francis will visit Lund An earthquake rescue team 24 and to the homeless. Other member is seen in Amatrice, Italy, if they have different views and Malmo on Sweden’s south- prizes include a Colnago pro- Aug. 31. and backgrounds,” said Bishop ern tip Oct. 31-Nov. 1, mainly fessional racing bike, an Alassio Anders Arborelius of Stock- to participate in an interna- wristwatch by Italian watchmaker Auxilia, a handmade hammock holm, the country’s only Catho- tional, ecumenical launch of (CNS photo/Paul Haring) and a top-of-the line coffee machine by La San Marco. In addi- lic bishop and the first native Bishop Anders Arborelius of commemorations of the 500th tion, the Vatican announcement said there will be “more than 30 Swede to hold the post since the Stockholm, Sweden, concel- anniversary of the Protestant minor prizes” up for grabs. Tickets are available for purchase on Protestant Reformation. ebrates Mass with Pope Francis Reformation. the governor’s office website: www.vaticanstate.va. The winning More than 60 percent of during a canonization at the Vati- While the growth of the tickets will be drawn Feb. 2 and published on the website as well. Swedes are baptized members can in this June 5 file photo. Catholic Church in Sweden of the Lutheran Church of Swe- is due mainly to immigrants, den and just over 1 percent are church services. Bishop Arborelius is part of the Canadian bishops withdraw from registered members of the Cath- However, “even in the secu- smaller, but steadily growing ecumenical social justice coalition olic Church, although Bishop lar society, there are certain segment of Swedes who have Arborelius said that with the Christian values that are very joined the Catholic Church af- MONTREAL (CNS)—The Canadian Conference of Catholic ever-increasing number of im- much alive — this wish to help ter being baptized Lutheran. Bishops announced it will no longer be a member of KAIROS, migrants in the country, the poor people, to protect those Traditionally in Sweden most a Canadian-based ecumenical social justice coalition. In a short number of Catholics probably is who are in danger and to estab- converts come from university statement, the conference expressed concerns about the way double the official 115,000. lish equal rights for everyone,” circles, Bishop Arborelius said, KAIROS is structured. Since its inception in 2001, KAIROS has in- Still, Sweden has become al- Bishop Arborelius told Catho- and are attracted by the Catho- vited its members to work and speak together on issues related most famous for being one of lic News Service Oct. 18. lic Church’s embrace of reason, to social justice, ecology, human rights, and peace activism. The the most secular countries in The Rev. Michael Bjerkha- its theological depth and its so- CCCB was one of the founding members of Kairos. Bishop Lionel Europe. In surveys, less than a gen, official chaplain to the cial doctrine. “Somehow they Gendron of Saint-Jean-Longueuil Quebec, vice president of the third of Swedes describe them- king of Sweden, agreed. “A think the Catholic Church is CCCB, said KAIROS’s structure and the way it operates generated selves as religious and even Christian religious attitude a bit more serious about these “annoying and uneasy situations that seemed incompatible with fewer participate regularly in still permeates many ‘secular’ things,” he said. what we stand for.” He said the Canadian bishops’ conference logo appeared in every letter or statement issued by KAIROS, leading people to believe “that we (the Catholic bishops of Can- Papal Summer ada) approved all the positions put forward by the ecumenical coalition.” He said when the coalition made a decision, it did not Residence Opens have an ecumenical discussion and reach a consensus. “Our own structures demand that we take more time to consult all of our To the Public for instances,” he said. Two Catholic groups representing male and The First Time female Catholic religious orders remain a part of KAIROS. CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS)—Pope Francis is throw- Full-time Maintenance/ Service/ ing open the doors to the papal apartment — including the Cleaning Associate bedroom where popes have Responsible for church and school grounds slept — in the Apostolic Palace at Castel Gandolfo. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School is looking for a maintenance/service employee for the church and school The palace was for centu- offering experience in handling maintenance tasks associated ries the summer residence of with buildings and grounds in a proficient manner, along with the Roman pontiffs, but Pope ensuring general and preventative upkeep of the premises. Francis has decided not to use (CNS photo/Carol Glatz) Full-time hours and benefits. it. Instead in 2014, he opened Short-Lived Art in Italy Please send resumes to Kasia at the palace gardens to the pub- [email protected] Artwork of Pope Francis on a ladder decorates the wall of a build- or drop off to the parish office at lic and last year opened a por- ing near the Vatican in Rome Oct. 19. The artwork was removed by 2302 W. Church St. Johnsburg, by November 2nd. tion of the Apostolic Palace as city workers the same day. a portrait gallery. For inquires please call (815)385-1477 Ext. 204. Pope Francis “wanted this place — so rich in history and so significant — to be a gift for Music Director Position the people,” Antonio Paolucci, Mini-Bus Drivers Needed director of the Vatican Muse- St. Mary Parish, Woodstock Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora, is in need St. Mary’s in Woodstock is looking for a part-time (or possible of responsible part-time drivers to transport students before ums, said Oct. 20. “Whoever and after school, to and from extracurricular events (nights and passes through the gate of the full-time) Music Director. Candidate must be an active practicing Catholic and should be proficient in a keyboard weekends) and to and from day field trips. Apostolic Palace of Castel Gan- instrument with two to three years experience conducting Requirements: dolfo will find pure beauty.” choirs. A four year degree in music is preferred. l 21 or older with valid driver’s license Among the rooms open now Responsibilities include providing for the musical needs of l Pass a background check to the public are the Room of the parish, selecting music for liturgies, training cantors, and l Complete “Protecting God’s Children” through the Rockford the Throne, the Consistory scheduling organists, cantors and choirs. Diocese l Complete driver’s training course (provided by Marmion) Room, the pope’s bedroom and The Director will lead and mentor adult, contemporary, private study. children, teen and funeral choirs. A CDL with a Bus Endorsement is preferred but not required. Visitors can purchase tick- No previous experience driving a mini-bus is required. ets to the Apostolic Palace and Send resume to Fr. Burt Absalon, email: [email protected], All interested individuals should contact the papal apartment in Castel fax: 815-338-3497 or mail: Pat Mitchell, Director of Transportation Gandolfo through the Vatican 312 Lincoln Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098. at 630-897-6936 ext. 212 Museums’ website (www.mu- Call 815-338-3377 with questions. or email [email protected] seivaticani.va). 12 | FRIDAY OCTOBER 28, 2016 | The Observer
THE Prayer Intentions and Scripture Readings OBSERVER http://observer.rockforddiocese.org 815/399-4300 November 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 Daily Scripture Readings Fly the Flag All Saints All Souls Martin de Porres, religious Charles Borromeo, bishop Blessed Virgin Mary † Pray for the priests who Holy Day of Obligation Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk Phil 3:17-4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, have served the Rockford Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1bc- 5:5-11; Jn 6:37-40 15:1-10 Lk 16:1-8 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15 Diocese and who died this 4b, 5-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt † Father Nicholas J. Berg, † Father William R. † Father Hubert Fegers, Sisters of Providence month on the days listed. 5:1-12a 1959 Warner, 1960 1921; † Father William F. † Father Lawrence Pope Emeritus Benedict Bishop David J. Malloy Morrissey, 2000 Please pray for these men London, 2009 XVI and women who have a Nov. 8 — Election Day Pope Francis religious vocation. Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Father Jorge Loaiza Nov. 24 — Thanksgiving 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 32nd Ordinary Time Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4b, 5-6; Election Day Dedication of the Lateran Leo the Great, pope, doctor of Martin of Tours, bishop Josaphat, bishop, martyr 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 17:1, Lk 17:1-6 Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, Basilica the Church U.S. Veteran’s Day 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 5-6, 8, 15; 2 Thes 2:16-3:5; † Father Joseph P. Joyce, 18, 23, 27, 29; Lk 17:7-10 Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2- Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 18:1-8 Lk 20:27-38 1941 † Father J. K. Nilles, 1950 3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 17:20-25 17-18; Lk 17:26-37 † Father P. H. McKeon, Father Robert Sherry Priests of the Aurora Father Geoffrey Wirth 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 † Father John F. Kinney, Father Godwin Asuquo 1917; † Father John J. Deanery Father John Earl Father Carlos Monsalve, 1910 Active and retired McCann, 1920 OCD Father Joel Lopez military chaplains Priests of the DeKalb Father David Reese Deanery
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 33rd Ordinary Time Rev 1:1-4, 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, Albert the Great, bishop, Margaret of Scotland Elizabeth of Hungary, religious Dedication of the Basilicas of Blessed Virgin Mary doctor of the Church Gertrude, virgin SS. Peter and Paul, Apostles Mal 3:19-20a; Ps 98:5-9; 2 6; Lk 18:35-43 Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, Rose Philippine Duchesne, Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1-2, Thes 3:7-12; Lk 21:5-19 † Father James D. Burke, Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2- Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 9b; Lk 19:41-44 virgin 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 4b, 5; Lk 19:1-10 19:11-28 † Bishop Raymond P. 1965; † Father Charles Nov. 15: † Father Myles J. Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, † Father John J. Hackett, † Father William T. Nov.15: † Father Edward Hillinger, 1971; † Father R. Kelly, 1968; † Msgr. Hoare, 1970 72, 103, 111; Lk 19:45-48 1960 Whearty, 1924; † Father W. Berthold, 1964 Ronald J. Conro, 2000 Joseph T. Healey, 1999 Josephine Sisters Priests of the Elgin Msgr. James McLoughlin Julian Burzynski, 1927 Diocesan seminarians Father Andrew Skrobutt Father Bernard Mullane Deanery U.S. Bishops
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Christ the King Presentation of the Blessed Cecilia, virgin, martyr Clement I, pope, martyr Andrew Dung-Lac, priest, Catherine of Alexandria, Beginning of Year of Grace Close of Year of Mercy Virgin Mary Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Columban, abbot martyr, and his companions, virgin, martyr Blessed Virgin Mary Bl Miguel Agustin Pro, priest, martyrs Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1b- Rv 20:1-4, 11-21:2; Ps 84:3- Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7b; Lk 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col Lk 21:5-11 martyr 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43 4b, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Msgr. Gerald Kobbeman Thanksgiving 6a, 8a; Lk 21:29-33 21:34-36 Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3b, 7-9; † Father Joseph J. Reikas, Priests of the Freeport Father Michael Morrissey Rv 18:1-2, 21-23, 19:1-3, † Msgr. Clemens Father Leonardo Lk 21:12-19 1979; † Father William A. Deanery Msgr. Stephen Knox 9a; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 21:20- Kalvelage, 1930; Father Maldonado † Father Edward A. Cerny, Kriegsmann, 2006 Father Yovanny Dorado 28 Peter Cichozki, 1961 SS, 1962 Father Sylvester Nnaso Father Akan Simon † Father Clement W. Father Thomas Burr † Father John Vuc, 1973 Caine, 1987 Vocations Scalabrinians 27 28 29 30 (CNS photo) Join the Holy Father in praying for these special intentions this month: 1st Advent Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, Andrew, Apostle Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 8:5-11 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Countries Receiving Refugees: That the countries 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44 † Father Paul A. † Father Russell J. Mt 4:18-22 which take in a great number of displaced persons and refugees may nd support for their e orts which † Father Thomas L. Tuchlinsky (Nov. 27), 1984 Guccione, 1952 Father Thomas Doyle show solidarity. Walsh, 1956; † Father Father Richard Kramer Priests of the Sterling Collaboration of Priests and Laity: That within Francis A. Kilderry, 1958 Deanery parishes, priests and lay people may collaborate in Priests of the Rockford service to the community without giving in to the Deanery Watch for “Worth the Wait” starting Nov. 25 temptation of discouragement. in The Observer. —http://www.apostleshipofprayer.org The Faithful Departed (All Souls) Blessed Rupert Mayer 13th century — feast day Nov. 2 1876-1945 — feast day Nov. 3 Prayers for the dead were an ancient tradition, even in some pagan In deference to his father, this German was ordained a diocesan cultures. In Jewish Scriptures, Judas Maccabeus “made atonement priest fi rst, then entered the Jesuits in 1900. He led parish missions for the dead” (2 Mc 12:46), and early Christians inscribed prayers for in Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands, and was wounded as their dead in Rome’s catacombs. Local Catholic churches started re- a chaplain in World War I. After the war, he worked in Munich with membering all the faithful departed in the early Middle Ages, with a Spanish feast from the poor and unemployed, directed a men’s sodality, and spoke out against the rise of the time of St. Isidore of Seville, who died in 636. The fi xed November date is generally Adolf Hitler. The Nazis arrested him three times, imprisoning him at Sachsenhausen attributed to St. Odilio of Cluny, who decreed in 998 that all monasteries under the Cluny and in an abbey. He was freed in May 1945, but had a heart attack while saying Mass rule should sing the Offi ce of the Dead the day after the feast of All Saints. This custom Nov. 1. gradually spread throughout Europe and was adopted by Rome in the 13th century.
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