50¢ December 20, 2009 Think Green Volume 83, No. 45 Recycle this paper Go Green todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Go Digital ’’ Beloved TTODAYODAY SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Christmas Let us prepare DETAIL VIEW OF SLOVENIAN ICON OF MARY, hymns CHRIST CHILD A history lesson to the songs to welcome that celebrate the season Pages 10-13 his shepherd Christmas Message 2009 My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Papal honors For the 25th time, I have the joy of celebrating Monsignors and Christmas as your bishop and pastor. I can never thank God sufficiently for this splendid privilege. Knight of St. Gregory While I have always felt unworthy, Christmas in your midst has always brought me great joy, the joy Page 3 which St. Paul describes as the fruit of the Holy Spirit. At this Christmas, we remember that this joy comes from a Mystery, which is both divine and human; and because it is divine has no end. To para- Father Groeschel visit phrase St. Augustine, the voice changes, but the Celebrates 20th anniversary of Word remains the same. It will be preached soon by another shepherd — young, energetic and filled with The Franciscan Center faith, but the Word he preaches is eternal. The Mystery of Christ. The Incarnation. God Page 9 assuming human nature. He comes to save us. The voice changes. The Word does not. This should fill us with peace. It can be said that just Jesus Christ is keeping His promise. “I will not leave you orphans.” The Basketball highlights Mystery of Christmas preached in these parts for 300 CYO and ICCL activities years, beginning in the wilderness, continues, for Jesus Christ is eternal, and the church, which is his Page 17 body, remains as a light for all. Let us embrace this profound truth for as our local church undergoes change, it remains vital and strong always guided by Christ. Let us welcome Christ at Christmas, and let us prepare to welcome his shepherd with all our No publication Dec. 27 hearts. A blessed Christmas to you all. Next issue Jan. 3, 2010 With every best wish and prayer, I remain Sincerely yours in our Lord, CNS PHOTO/NANCY WIECHEC Mary and the Christ Child are depicted in this detail view of the painting of Our Lady of Diocesan offices Brezje at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. closed The Christmas season begins with the Dec. 24 evening vigil commemorating the birth of Most Rev. John M. D’Arcy Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Jan. 1 Christ and ends with the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Jan. 10, 2010. of From pastor to rector to bishop, YEAR our PRIESTS BY MARK WEBER Bishop explains priesthood
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J. SARRAZINE HARRISBURG, Pa. — In this Year for Kevin C. Rhoades A farm kid on the flat land Priests promulgated by Pope Benedict XVI, it is easily discerned that priestly for- east of Fort Wayne who has mation is a high priority with Bishop Kevin “I felt very blessed to be invited and sent to teach there,” Bishop Rhoades said. “I fleeting thoughts of the C. Rhoades. His priestly duties have included pastor at an inner-city parish, sem- was very surprised when I was asked to be priesthood might see him- inary rector as well as bishop. the rector of the seminary.” That was a big responsibility. Mount self in bright vestments throwing holy The former rector of Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Emmittsburg, Md., Saint Mary’s is a national seminary, the smoke at admiring parishioners and not as from March of 1997 to Dec. 9, 2004, was oldest in the United States, and seminarians from throughout the United States attend a man in a black suit and simple stole, also an instructor of systematic theology, canon law and Hispanic ministry as a full- there. The seminary is noted for its strong time faculty member for the two years prior to his assignment. YEAR OF, PAGE 4 RHOADES, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC DECEMBER 20, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Busy but splendid days for Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 Bishop John M. D’Arcy PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy there. Roses everywhere. The beautiful por- A day for priests in the Year for EDITOR: Tim Johnson trayal of the events that took place at NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Tepeyac with the apparition to Juan Diego. Priests Father Tom is the perfect priest to over- On a cold, wintry and windy morning, Editorial Department see this extraordinary annual event. He 62 priests gathered at St. Martin de Porres PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan NEWS received a doctorate in theology from Parish in Syracuse for a Day of Prayer, FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, Catholic University, and his doctoral disser- which was presented by Bishop Carl tation was on the apparition; indeed, not Mengeling, bishop emeritus of Lansing. He Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, &NOTES only on the apparition, but everything sur- is a native of the Diocese of Gary and stud- Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, rounding it. He has told me in the past ied at St. Meinrad’s with many of our Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY about the conversion of the bishop, from a priests. Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, good bishop to a bishop touched by Our He gave us a beautiful talk on the five CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner Lady, and by the needs of the native people promises, which a priest makes on the day A triple header: Tiring but beautiful of Mexico. He preached a beautiful homily of his ordination. How beautiful to see the Business Department It began late on Saturday afternoon, in Spanish. attention and prayerfulness of our priests as when I traveled to the University of Saint they listened to this excellent presentation; BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Next year, Bishop Rhoades will be able Francis. It was the 20th anniversary of The to honor this feast with homilies in Spanish, and what a source of joy to me, in this last AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber Franciscan Center. Started by several of the and maybe the retiring bishop will have Day of Recollection that I will make with BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol famous Tippmann family, including Sally learned enough Spanish then to preach at our priests as their bishop, to see the large [email protected] Ley, the center, working out of the former one of our many churches where the wor- number going to confession as four differ- Sacred Heart School, feeds hundreds every ship takes place in Spanish. I thought of St. ent priests, including Bishop Mengling, Advertising Sales day with sack lunches, and their work has Patrick’s currently baptizing about 250 chil- hearing confessions. Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) increased greatly in these difficult econom- dren a year. The parish has gone through This was followed by a meeting of con- (260) 456-2824 ic times. To commemorate the day, a leg- many changes, but now seems settled with sultors. According to canon law, the Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) endary preacher, Father Benedict Mass every weekend in English, Spanish Council of Priests ceases to exist with the (574) 234-0687 Groeschel, a Capuchin Franciscan and and Vietnamese. appointment of a new bishop. The College founder of the Franciscans of the Renewal, Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org This Mass will forever remain in my of Consultors, however, remains in exis- presented a day of prayer. As always with memory. The prayerfulness of the people. tence and we met at length over a number Published weekly except the fourth Father Groeschel, there was a large crowd. The increasing number who went to holy of important issues; and it is one of the Sunday in June, second and fourth He sat in the middle of the people due to Communion. The devotion to Our Lady, things I cherish most, and will surely miss; weeks in July and August, the first week his serious accident, and presented Catholic and the reverence of all. namely, serious consultations with brother of September and last week in spirituality with joy and good humor before priests on important pastoral issues. December by the Diocese of Fort a large crowd. Father Groeschel is especial- More to come Off then, to the Cathedral of the Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., ly well known through his conversations on After some nourishing Mexican tacos I Immaculate Conception for lovely evening P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. EWTN, and he can be heard regularly pray- went up to the top floor, to the old gymna- prayer and the official installation of our Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, ing the rosary on Redeemer Radio, 1450 seven new monsignors and the awarding of IN, and additional mailing office. sium, to watch a series of dances. AM on your dial in the Fort Wayne area. Dancing. So much a part of culture. I the Cross of St. Gregory to Professor John He reminded me before Mass that it was thought of my kitchen in Brighton when I Cavadini, chair of the theology department POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: 40 years ago when we first met, and he at Notre Dame. Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort was a child, and how members of my par- gave a retreat to the seminarians at St. ents’ families, brothers and sisters and Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: John’s in Brighton. He has been a warrior [email protected]. cousins, would come into the kitchen and These are splendid days for Christ, and it was a pleasure to see him. do Irish step-dancing. They called it kitchen At St. Patrick’s (Parrochia San Patricio) MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort I celebrated Mass along with Father rackets, but I could see how similar it was I received a magnificent picture of Our Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) Groeschel and Father Ron Rieder, OFM to these beautiful Latin-American dances. Lady of Guadalupe, and at Manchester — a 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. Cap, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, We had Mexican dancers, and Red Sox jacket. Tokens of affection and BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South Huntington, a beloved priest in our diocese, Columbian, and dancers from Ecuador. All deeply appreciated. Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- also concelebrated. I preached on the mys- different and all beautiful. Father Tom I am in regular touch with Bishop 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. tery of Advent. pointed something out to me. The large Rhoades, and I grow in admiration every number of people, including children, who time we talk. The good Lord has given us, News deadline is the Monday morning St. Patrick’s and Our Lady of before publication date. Advertising were sitting around the edge of the gymna- through the Successor of Peter, an exempla- deadline is nine days before publica- Guadalupe sium and up in the balcony and watching ry bishop who will enrich our diocese. tion date. What followed next, I must say was a intently, the children focusing on every step I will share my plans more with you in beautiful experience. Many will remember by the dancers all in their native garb. It the future. I have planned an opportunity in LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- the painful closing of St. Paul Church and made us wonder what television has done each end of the diocese to meet with as comes original, signed letters about the procession with the Blessed Sacrament to us. People used to provide their own many as possible to thank God for his issues affecting church life. Although and the statue of Our Lady to St. Patrick’s. entertainment and conversation was part of blessings on these 24 years. On Jan. 3, we cannot publish every letter we I recall a painful hearing at both churches it. So it was in my home as a boy. Now we 2010, I will celebrate the 11 a.m. Mass at receive, we strive to provide a balanced with heightened anger and resistance. It sit and look at a box, and people play fanta- St. Matthew Cathedral Parish. A recep- representation of expressed opinions was not easy for the Hispanic Catholics to sy football, as if that is humanly nourish- tion will follow in the parish school. and a variety of reflections on life in the ing. I urged the people afterwards not to On Jan. 10, I will celebrate the 11:30 church.We will choose letters for publi- make this short journey of about one mile from the place that had become their spiri- lose their native culture, but to explain it to a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the cation based on reader interest, timeli- Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne. A ness and fairness. Readers may agree or tual home, nor was it easy for the many their children. disagree with the letter writers’ opin- older parishioners of St. Patrick’s. I think of reception will follow across the street at ions. Letters must not exceed 250 Agnes and Jim McCardle, and also Jim and Off to Manchester the Grand Wayne Center. No personal words. All letters must be signed and Mary Feltz. Transitions take time, but Our Off then the next morning to St. Robert gifts. Those so inclined may make a gift include a phone number and address Lady of Guadalupe had her plans. Bellarmine Parish in Manchester for the to the Catholic Education Fund, which for verification.We reserve the right to installation of Father Thomas Kodakassery, gives tuition grants to those needing help edit letters for legal and other concerns. The Society of the Divine Word OSB. I have always felt close to this small to attend Catholic schools. I also plan to have a prayerful meeting Two exemplary priests are now at St. parish, and Father Thomas is doing very Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, with my priests in a couple of weeks — P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN Patrick’s. That would be Father Chau well. Once a month, he offers Mass at priests and bishop only. I hope to reflect a 46856-1169; or e-mail: Pham, SVD, and Father Tom Ascheman, Manchester College. I was delighted that bit more on these special days in our dio- [email protected] SVD. St. Patrick’s, this beloved old church there were a significant number of students cese and in the weeks ahead. that has always welcomed the immigrant there from that college. Thanks to Mary ISSN 0891-1533 See you next week. was packed, standing room only. Flags Glowaski and Mike Gibson for their good USPS 403630 from all the Latin countries. Father Tom work at that college. pointed out that the Irish flag was also DECEMBER 20, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3
Diocese of Harrisburg) where peo- Preparation as a bishop ple are particularly asked when ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY Bishop Rhoades’ days as a they make a visit to the Blessed RHOADES seminary rector was great prepara- Sacrament to pray for more voca- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tion to be a bishop. As the head of tions to the priesthood as well as Pope Benedict XVI an educational ecclesial communi- the consecrated life.” ty, the rector was in charge of spiritual life. Prayer life includes employees, supervised faculty and Qualities of a good conveys gratitude to a holy hour every day of seminarians, and held a role of eucharistic adoration besides spiritual fatherhood. priest daily Mass and liturgy of the It involves Christ the Good Bishop Rhoades spoke of the Bishop D’Arcy hours. And the academic program Shepherd. “In a sense,” Bishop qualities that make a good priest. is very rigorous. Rhoades said, “I think that’s how a “I think you have to start with the The following is a letter sent to Bishop John M. D’Arcy from rector is in the community of a very human qualities — personali- Cardinal Giovanni Re, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops Rector, spiritual father seminary, that’s how a bishop is in ty,” he said. “One of the things Vatican City, Nov. 14, 2009 “I really saw my role there as a his diocese.” Pope John Paul said was our per- “And that is how I look at the sonalities need to be a bridge and Your Excellency, spiritual father,” Bishop Rhoades On the occasion of your resignation from the Office of Bishop of told Today’s Catholic from his role of bishop,” he said, “not so not an obstacle to people’s much as the CEO or the adminis- encounter with Christ.” the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, His Holiness, Pope Benedict office in Harrisburg, Pa., in early XVI, has requested that I convey to you his deep gratitude for your December. “That is how I thought trator, but really spiritual father of Also priestly formation has its the diocese — both for the priests, basis in human virtues, he added. generous episcopal service to the church. The Holy Father is particu- of the role of being the rector.” larly grateful for your willingness to continue in the Office of Bishop Bishop Rhoades gave weekly but also for the people.” “I think generosity of spirit, kind- ness, thoughtfulness, integrity, beyond your 75th birthday. rector’s conferences where he Throughout your episcopal ministry, both as auxiliary bishop of talked to the seminarians about Culture of vocations truthfulness, courtesy — all those are so fundamental to the Christian Boston and as ordinary of Fort Wayne-South Bend, you have mani- different facets of priestly life and Bishop Rhoades credits the fested a great loyalty to the Successor of Peter and a strong fidelity to ministry. And while rector, he con- movement of the Holy Spirit as life, but they are fundamental to the priestly life, because without Holy Mother Church. Always placing the spiritual needs of your flock tinued to teach a course on the the impetus to the great number in first, you have carried out your apostolic ministry during these 35 priesthood. the increase of seminarians in the those basic virtues they may become more of an obstacle than a years with zeal and tireless dedication. “It was very rewarding,” Diocese of Harrisburg — from 11 As bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, you worked diligently to Bishop Rhoades said. “I would say in 2004 to 26 today — and creat- bridge to people’s encounter with Christ.” provide sound Catholic education to the young, ensuring that Catholic they were very happy years there, ing a culture of vocations in the schools were faithful to their mission and identity. You showed partic- but also very humbling to be a part diocese. “Then you go a step further for a priest, the primary thing is what ular attention to your priests, wisely and patiently shepherding them of the preparation of men for the “One of the things is we had to over the years to greater unity and communion and forming them in priesthood.” make this a priority,” Bishop Pope John Paul wrote was pastoral charity,” Bishop Rhoades added, pastoral charity. Your fatherly and joyful witness has attracted good He said, “I was very much Rhoades said. “From the first day I and holy men to the priesthood, and your prayerful leadership has guided throughout my priesthood, became bishop I spoke about this. “that in imitation of the charity of Christ we see his self-giving love strengthened and encouraged religious men and women and the lay but also as rector, by the teaching There is a very wonderful young faithful. and the example of Pope John priest who is vocation director (in to the point of the cross, that self- sacrificing life.” You taught clearly and consistently that each human life is sacred Paul II, and I think the way I led Harrisburg) and very energetic. We and you defended the dignity of the human person and the meaning of the seminary was very much in started programs of retreats for He said the strong priestly virtue of self-gift is very much the human sexuality in God’s plan. In making Christ’s voice heard and accord with the thinking of Pope young men. They were very suc- heeded in every setting, you were not afraid to challenge Catholics to John Paul when he wrote that cessful.” same for marriage “where a hus- band gives himself to his wife and give a full and faithful witness to the faith. The manner in which you wonderful exhortation, ‘I Will He added, “I think the most exercised the “munus docendi” required of all bishops has been exem- Give You Shepherds.’” important thing was getting all our to his children, the priest needs to learn that same spirit of selfless, plary. As rector, he was concerned priests on board that they would It is the hope of the Holy Father that, free from the burdens of with spiritual, intellectual, pastoral promote priestly vocations in the service giving, in this case to his spouse — the church — and to the administration, you will experience serene joy in the years ahead, and human formation. parishes and in the schools, and united in faith and charity with the bishop, priests, deacons, religious “It is really joyful for me when that our priests participate in these spiritual children that he begets as a spiritual father.” and laity of Fort Wayne-South Bend. His Holiness wishes you the joy I go around now to different dio- retreats where they told their voca- and satisfaction which come through an awareness of the manifold ceses, I see these men who were tion stories to the young men.” Bishop Rhoades added some important aspects to priestly life: graces which the Lord has accomplished through your almost 53 years seminarians doing such wonderful “I think also the importance of of priestly ministry. work as priests. It is very edifying doing, in our high schools and our fidelity to the promises made in the priesthood; obedience; a May you draw spiritual strength in reflecting on that privilege for me,” he said. colleges, youth ministry programs which is yours as a successor to the Apostles and, aware of the tender Bishop Rhoades said it is so that really welcome and introduce healthy life of chaste celibacy where one has the affective matu- intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, may you continue to be a important in seminary that the the young men to the possibility of herald of hope, clinging to the words you chose for your episcopal habit of prayer, continual study God’s calling them to the priest- rity to live celibacy faithfully; and a detachment from material things motto: “In Aeternum Misericordia Eius.” and being faithful to the teachings hood,” he said. “So it really has to Invoking upon you grace and peace, and with fraternal affection in of the church be developed in the be a culture of vocations in the — a certain amount of simplicity of life. our Lord Jesus Christ, His Holiness imparts to you his apostolic bless- priests, so they can, as Pope John diocese.” ing. I take this occasion to extend to you my own best wishes and Paul II said, “be shepherds after And prayer was most important “It really is about conformity to Christ the Good Shepherd in the prayers for abundant graces. the heart of Christ.” in this culture. “We have 10 per- Sincerely yours in Christ, petual adoration chapels (in the end, it’s being Christlike,” Bishop Rhoades concluded. Cardinal Re Papal honors conferred on monsignors, Knight of St. Gregory
the particular priests. For example, of penance and is there anything BY TIM JOHNSON two of the priests are rectors of our more central to the mission of cathedrals.” Jesus Christ than the forgiveness of FORT WAYNE — Parishioners, Bishop D’Arcy referred to sins — for he is our Redeemer — religious, friends and families Msgr. Robert Schulte at the and that forgiveness is exercised filled the pews of the Cathedral of Cathedral of the Immaculate through the ministry of the priest.” the Immaculate Conception on Conception in Fort Wayne and to The pastors of the two largest Dec. 10 in a solemn vespers serv- Msgr. Michael Heintz at St. parishes in the diocese — Msgr. ice to honor seven monsignors and Matthew Co-Cathedral in South William Schooler at St. Pius X in a Notre Dame theology professor Bend. Granger and Msgr. John Kuzmich who was made a Knight of St. “Both cathedrals are places that of St. Vincent De Paul in Fort Gregory. went through the dryness period in Wayne — were honored. “It isn’t In his homily, Bishop John M. the use of the sacrament of just because they are the two D’Arcy commented that these hon- penance,” Bishop D’Arcy noted. largest parishes in the diocese, it is ors are beautiful and accepted in “Remember the words of John because of the vitality that has humility. “They link the presbyter- Vianney, ‘No pastor can ever PHOTOS BY TIM JOHNSON come forth from both pastor and ate, that is the college of priests, accept empty confessionals.’” Monsignors receiving papal honors at the Cathedral of the Immaculate flock,” he said. closer to the Holy Father. And they The two cathedrals, Bishop Conception on Dec. 10 include, from left, Msgr. William Schooler, Msgr. “These two parishes both live hold up,” Bishop D’Arcy said, D’Arcy said, “are noted for the Bernard Galic, Msgr. Bruce Piechocki, Msgr. Robert Schulte, Msgr. John “and bring to the light the work of regular practice of the sacrament Kuzmich and Msgr. Michael Heintz. HONORS, PAGE 4 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC DECEMBER 20, 2009 nence of marriage, and that com- director of our Office of Vocations ue in this difficult time.” magnificent reformer of the munion of life with love which is kept laboring, kept seeking young Msgr. Balzer was unable to church) and also named by the HONORS marriage,” Bishop D’Arcy said. “It men who would look on this life as attend the solemn vespers service, pope to the International defends marriage’s fidelity. It a gift of God, look upon it as a but Bishop D’Arcy noted, “I never Theological Commission. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 defends against an alien culture great adventure with Jesus Christ, met a man who had more of the Those are the theologians that marriage is one man and one and learn that for him, for that soul of the priesthood in his heart. “closest to the pope,” Bishop woman, a sacrament forever. young man, was the greatest, most He is honored that all retired D’Arcy said, “who advise him the spirit of sacrificial stewardship, “These are vital things in the beautiful thing he could do for his priests must also be honored.” how the church should ponder the something so alien to the culture church,” Bishop D’Arcy said, “and life.” Professor John Cavadini, chair great issues of the time and give today,” Bishop D’Arcy said, “that our great gift that we give to the Bishop D’Arcy said, “not only of the theology department at the an answer as faithful to the Gospel large amounts of their resources culture. So the priest responsible should (Msgr. Galic) be held up, University of Notre Dame, was but will nourish our faith, hope are given away.” for strengthening that life, that but that work should be held up, recently honored as a Knight of St. and love of the men and women of He said these parishes show respect for marriage, is also hon- strengthened and disciplined and Gregory, (the pope known as a this time.” vitality through instruction, out- ored because of the essential made more beautiful.” reach, evangelization, as well by nature of that work.” Referring to Msgr. Raymond their sizes. “And so those parishes Another diocesan office, the Balzer, Bishop D’Arcy said, “We are honored and held up,” he said. Office of Vocation, director Msgr. are always in debt to the priests of Also honored was Msgr. Bruce Bernard Galic was honored for his who are retired, who go out cease- YEAR our PRIESTS Piechocki of the diocesan work, especially through “the par- lessly to parishes to help out with Marriage Tribunal, “which defends ticular pain that fell upon our confessions or Mass so that the marriage — defends the perma- church,” the bishop noted. “The work of Jesus Christ might contin- Sarrazine, there was no hesitation CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 on how to respond to their son’s confidentiality. “They brought anointing a wasted patient strug- me to our pastor, Father Carl J. gling into the afterlife. Holzinger, who helped me pre- It turns out, however, that pare for our diocesan minor sem- All Saints being present at the time of death inary,” recalls Father Ken. is one of the most satisfying The following 12 years were aspects in the ministry of Father split between Our Lady of the Religious Goods Ken Sarrazine. “It is a special Lake Seminary at Lake Wawasee privilege to witness the priestly and St. Mary’s Major Seminary, Advent Wreaths & Candles • Fontanini Nativities ministry of Jesus in the lives of Norwood, Ohio, and finally, ordi- the seriously ill and dying” he nation by Bishop Leo Pursley on • Religious Christmas Cards says, “... the presence of Jesus is Dec. 22, 1962. ATCH FOR so precious. I thank God for his Father’s first assignment was W gift of allowing me to be at peace as assistant at St. Vincent de Paul our new second store as God calls his sons and daugh- Parish, Elkhart, followed by 3506 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne coming soon to ters from this earth.” posts as assistant at St. Henry, (across from South Side High School) † the north side at Every duty of the priest’s life Fort Wayne, St. Jude, South (260) 456-9173 Coldwater& Wallen! appeals to Father Sarrazine, of Bend, St. John the Baptist, New course, from baptizing infants or Haven and at the Cathedral of the adults. Helping new Catholics Immaculate Conception in Fort find their place in the family of Wayne. God, or helping other Catholics His first pastorate was at St. find their way home again, brings Martin de Porres, Syracuse, fol- Celebrate daily Mass in him special joy. lowed by pastorate positions at our two Chapels. As a youngster in Besancon, St. Joseph, Mishawaka, St. Ken Sarrazine was warmly Henry, Fort Wayne, and his pres- Independent Apartments wrapped in a Catholic culture at ent post at St. Joseph Parish, t home and at the St. Louis Roanoke, and St. Catherine, Nix Academy and had consistent Settlement. tAssisted Living Apartments admiration for Father Jesse After 42 years of priesthood, Lothamer, a son of the parish, Father Ken Sarrazine sums it up tNursing Care and Father Joseph Hession, pastor, this way, “I can best describe the
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NEW YORK (CNS) — The pur- the name of Christ Jesus, whom the cathedra, or bishop’s chair. pose of Archbishop Fulton J. St. Paul reminds us today, is the Other items are the pulpit he Sheen’s philosophy and theology, very “wisdom of God.” used, which is still in use today, radio and TV programs, books, The packed cathedral included and his crest, which is displayed articles, retreats and conferences members of the Sheen family. along with the crests of all of was “to help us discover the pur- Archbishop Sheen “wanted to Rochester’s bishops. pose of life — eternal union with get to heaven ... wanted to bring It’s important to remember God,” said Archbishop Timothy all of us with him ... wanted to be “that his spirit lives on and that he M. Dolan of New York. a saint. ... wanted us to be saints, continues to inspire us,” said “His pivotal insight, central to too,” Archbishop Dolan said. Father Mulligan. revelation, was that Jesus Christ “With his voice Fulton J. Sheen Born in El Paso, Ill., in the was the way to heaven, the truth gave us the story of Jesus, the Diocese of Peoria, John Fulton about how to get there, the life we ‘greatest story ever told,’ the way Sheen was ordained a priest of that hope to share for all eternity,” he the stained-glass windows of the diocese in 1919. said in a homily Dec. 9 at St. medieval cathedrals, or the brush He eventually left his central Patrick’s Cathedral. strokes of a Raphael, a Fra Illinois roots and became known The archbishop was the princi- Angelico, a Giotto once did,” he nationwide as the host of pioneer- pal celebrant of a Mass at the said. ing radio and television programs, cathedral to commemorate the “For him, this Jesus was alive, including “The Catholic Hour” and 30th anniversary of the death of still active, still powerful, still “Life Is Worth Living.” The latter Archbishop Sheen. teaching, still healing, still leading was a television series that aired Masses were celebrated in all us to heaven, because, you see, the from 1951 to 1957 and attracted an 50 states and in 35 countries — incarnation was still going on: The estimated 30 million weekly view- CNS PHOTO/GREGORY A. SHEMITZ including Pakistan, Fiji and the word was still taking flesh; God ers. Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria, Ill., with Msgr. Stanley Deptula, smiles Czech Republic — to mark the was still becoming man,” In February 2008 the Peoria as he addresses the assembly during a memorial Mass for Archbishop anniversary and to promote the Archbishop Dolan said. Diocese marked the end of five Fulton J. Sheen at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York Dec. 9. The Mass late archbishop’s cause for canon- In Rochester, where then- years of preliminary research into marked the 30th anniversary of the death of the famed television and ization, formally opened by the Bishop Sheen was head of the dio- Archbishop Sheen’s life and radio evangelizer. Msgr. Deptula is the executive director of the Peoria- Vatican in 2003. cese from 1966 to 1969, Father virtues. based Archbishop Fulton John Sheen Foundation. In New York, Archbishop John Mulligan celebrated a midday Dolan was joined by cardinals, Mass in his memory at Sacred bishops and priests from around Heart Cathedral. the U.S. and abroad, including Father Mulligan, a senior pastor Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria, for the cathedral community and Ill., Archbishop Sheen’s home dio- one of the diocese’s two vicars cese; Msgr. Stanley Deptula, exec- general, was a young priest during utive director of the Archbishop the bishop’s tenure. Fulton John Sheen Foundation, “He was a very dynamic indi- based in Peoria; and Msgr. John E. vidual who was full of ideas and Kozar, national director of the pon- enthusiasm,” the priest said. “I tifical missionary societies in the think it was contagious.” United States. Upon his retirement as bishop The body of the late archbish- of Rochester in 1969, the late op, who was an auxiliary bishop of prelate received the title of arch- New York from 1951-65, is bishop. interred in the crypt of St. Patrick’s “I’ve always felt that he Cathedral. The crypt was open to brought with him a real commit- the public immediately before and ment to live out the Second after the Mass. Vatican Council,” Father Mulligan In his homily Archbishop said after the Mass in an interview Dolan said it was a blessing to with the Catholic Courier, have in the congregation “so many Rochester’s diocesan newspaper. of his family, friends, admirers and Several items in the cathedral those we may call ‘clients,’ who pay homage to Archbishop Sheen. look to him still with love and One is the baldacchino, or canopy, gratitude, eager for the wisdom he now located over the cathedral’s so effectively imparted, always in tabernacle. In his day, it was over
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At Pope Benedict and “obviously approximately 12:39 a.m. Dec. 11, reflects his style and tone” in dis- convicted murderer Matthew Eric cussing revelations about clerical Wrinkles, 49, was executed at the sex abuse. Indiana State Prison with a lethal injection of sodium pentathol, procurium bromide and potassium Senate vote on abortion chloride. “This is entirely wrong and it makes me a murderer, too,” in health reform called said John Souder Roser from near- ‘a grave mistake’ by Furnessville. “When the state murders somebody, when they per- WASHINGTON (CNS) — The form an execution, it’s me. I am the U.S. Senate’s rejection of a bipar- state and I am not a murderer.” tisan abortion amendment to its Roser was part of the protest organ- version of healthcare reform legis- ized by the Duneland Coalition to lation was “a grave mistake and a Abolish the Death Penalty in the serious blow to genuine health parking lot in front of the prison reform,” according to the presi- gates. Marti Pizzini, the coalition’s dent of the U.S. Conference of education coordinator, stated she Catholic Bishops. Cardinal stood steadfast in the cold because Francis E. George of Chicago and “the state shouldn’t be allowed to three USCCB committee chair- kill someone in the dark of the night men commented on the Dec. 8 without someone noticing.” vote in separate statements Dec. 9. Wrinkles was convicted of the 1994 Following several hours of debate murders of his estranged wife, on the Senate floor, senators voted Debra, her brother, Mark (Tony) 54-45 to table the amendment Fulkerson, and Fulkerson’s wife, sponsored by Sens. Ben Nelson, Natalie, in Evansville. JAMES BACA, DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER D-Neb.; Orrin Hatch, R-Utah; Bishop Paul D. Etienne of Cheyenne, Wyo., smiles as he leaves his episcopal ordination Robert Casey, D-Pa.; and at least five others. Cardinal George said Campaign aims and installation Mass at the Cheyenne Civic Center Dec. 9. Bishop Robert N. Lynch of he remained “hopeful that the pro- to increase Hispanics St. Petersburg, Fla., told Cheyenne Catholics that their new bishop has spent the last 17 tections overwhelmingly passed by the House will be incorporated in Catholic schools years “becoming a good pastor, spiritual director and servant leader.” He described being into needed reform legislation.” “Failure to exclude abortion fund- SOUTH BEND (CNS) — A a bishop as “a ministry of loving service to be lived out” rather than a role to be played. A ing will turn allies into adversaries national task force commissioned former pastor from the Indianapolis Archdiocese, Bishop Etienne now oversees the and require us and others to by the University of Notre Dame oppose this bill because it aban- launched a campaign Dec. 12 that Diocese of Cheyenne and its 53,000 Catholics, 36 parishes and 36 missions. dons both principle and prece- seeks to enroll 1 million Hispanic dent,” he added. Similar com- students in Catholic schools by schools must remain a steady and supports keeping abortion legal, ments came after the vote from 2020. The Catholic School Vatican: Pope outraged strong conduit for the many new sharply criticized the bishops for Bishop William F. Murphy of Advantage campaign comes out of generations of Latinos at their their stance, saying they were fan- by sex abuse in Ireland Rockville Centre, N.Y., chairman a 65-page report the task force doorstep,” she said in a statement. ning “the flames of dissent and dis- of the USCCB Committee on released the same day: “To VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope cord” by insisting that health Domestic Justice and Human Nurture the Soul of a Nation: Benedict XVI shares “the outrage, reform not expand abortion funding Development; Cardinal Daniel N. Latino Families, Catholic Schools Catholic influence seen in betrayal and shame” felt by Irish beyond the current, extremely lim- DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, and Educational Opportunity.” Catholics over cases of clerical House health bill, but ited circumstances. There was chairman of the Committee on Dec. 12 also was the feast of Our sexual abuse and the way abuse widespread agreement with the Pro-Life Activities; and Bishop Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness claims were handled by church what about Senate? often-repeated calls by the USCCB, John C. Wester of Salt Lake City, of the Americas, to whom leaders, and he plans to write a Catholic Health Association, who heads the Committee on Hispanics have a special devotion. WASHINGTON (CNS) — special pastoral letter to the Catholic Charities USA and other Migration. A key finding of the report Although the ultimate fate of health Catholic groups for action this year Catholics of Ireland, the Vatican showed that while more than 75 reform legislation in the U.S. to help the nation’s estimated 46.3 said. The letter “will clearly indi- percent of Latinos in the U.S. are Congress remained up in the air as million uninsured. cate the initiatives that are to be Bishop Pena of Catholic, only 3 percent of Latino the end of 2009 neared, one thing is taken in response to the situation,” children currently attend Catholic certain: With their unequivocal call said a statement issued by the Brownsville retires; schools while public schools to keep the legislation abortion- Pope names Louisville Vatican Dec. 11. The statement Detroit auxiliary across the country have seen a neutral, the U.S. bishops had a pastor to be bishop was released after the pope and rapid growth in the number of strong influence on the debate. The top Vatican officials spent 90 min- to succeed him Hispanics. The report also said role of the U.S. Conference of of Diocese of Owensboro utes meeting with Cardinal Sean public schools have not served Catholic Bishops in the debate over Brady of Armagh, Northern WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Latino students well, saying they healthcare reform drew criticism WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Ireland, president of the Irish bish- Benedict XVI has accepted the are behind their peers on most and praise, depending primarily on Benedict XVI has named Father ops’ conference, and Archbishop resignation of Bishop Raymundo measures of educational achieve- where the commentators stood of William F. Medley, 57, a pastor in Diarmuid Martin of Dublin. J. Pena of Brownsville, Texas, and ment. According to the report, the abortion issue. Rep. Bart Louisville, Ky., to succeed Bishop Cardinal Brady said the pope’s let- named Auxiliary Bishop Daniel E. Latino students fare much better at Stupak, D-Mich., a Catholic who John J. McRaith as bishop of ter, which is expected early in Flores of Detroit to succeed him. Catholic schools where they are was the main sponsor of an amend- Owensboro, Ky. Bishop McRaith, January, will outline several initia- The changes were announced in 42 percent more likely to graduate ment keeping the status quo on 75, resigned last January. Father tives, including public services of Washington Dec. 9 by Archbishop from high school and two and a abortion funding in House health Michael Clark has been serving as repentance for Irish bishops and Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio to half times more likely to graduate reform legislation, said the calls diocesan administrator. The priests. “I asked him, in my open- the United States. Bishop Flores, from college than peers who and letters to members of Congress appointment was announced in ing remarks, to teach us, to help us 48, has been an auxiliary bishop in attend public schools. “Much is at from Catholic leaders and pro-life Washington Dec. 15 by Archbishop be better shepherds of the people, Detroit since 2006. He is a native stake. No less than the future gen- organizations were very helpful in Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio to to lead us on the way of repen- of Palacios, Texas, in the Victoria eration of leaders for our country,” persuading 64 Democrats to sup- the United States. Bishop-designate tance and so, therefore, there will Diocese. Now one of 26 active said task force co-chair Juliet port his amendment. But Rep. Medley’s episcopal ordination will be suggestions about celebrations Hispanic Catholic bishops in the Garcia, president of the University Patrick Kennedy, a Catholic take place Feb. 10 at the of lament and repentance involv- U.S., he will be installed in of Texas at Brownsville. “Catholic Democrat from Rhode Island who Owensboro Sportscenter arena. ing, first of all, us bishops and Brownsville Feb. 2. DECEMBER 20, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7
A member of the provincial Bishop D’Arcy’s Christmas council of the Congregation of week schedule announced Holy Cross, Father Jarret serves on the University of Portland’s Board Bishop John M. D’Arcy’s schedule of Regents and chairs the board of for Christmas services is as follows: Life Treatment Center. He also On Wednesday, Dec. 24, Bishop AROUND THE DIOCESE teaches courses on pastoral admin- D’Arcy will celebrate a Christmas istration and the sacrament of rec- Vigil Mass at 4 p.m. at St. Matthew onciliation in Notre Dame’s master Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South of divinity program Bend. Later that evening, Bishop BISHOP CELEBRATES FEAST OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION D’Arcy will return to Fort Wayne to preside at midnight Mass at the Parishioners find Cathedral of the Immaculate meaning of Christmas by Conception, located downtown. The midnight Mass will be tele- helping others vised live in the Fort Wayne area on GRANGER — Parishioners at St. WISE TV, Channel 33. Pius X provided a literal mountain In South Bend, WNDU TV, of presents for families in need in Channel 16, is carrying midnight the South Bend community, all as Mass live from the Vatican with part of the parish’s Giving Tree Pope Benedict XVI. Ministry. On Christmas Day, Bishop Every year at the beginning of D’Arcy will celebrate Christmas Advent, St. Pius families are invited morning Mass at the University of to take a tag from the Giving Trees Saint Francis Chapel in Fort Wayne at the back of the church. On the at 10:30 a.m. The Mass will be tags are the names of children and a broadcast live on WISE TV, list of needs or wants. Channel 33, Fort Wayne. St. Pius families purchase at In South Bend, the Christmas least three gifts per child and leave morning Mass from the University the wrapped gifts at the back of the of Saint Francis Chapel in Fort church. Parish volunteers, under the Wayne with Bishop D’Arcy presid- direction of Tara Schmitt, director ing will air at noon and 5 p.m. on of youth ministry, organize the gifts WNDU-TV, Channel 16, on according to the charities that Christmas day. requested them. The organizations receiving the Bishop Dwenger Key Club gifts are St. Adalbert Church, the St. collecting sleeping bags Vincent de Paul Society, Brown KAY COZAD Intermediate School, Horizon for the homeless Elementary, Meadow’s Edge Bishop John M. D’Arcy celebrated noon Mass on Dec. 8 to a full house at the Cathedral Elementary and the Youth FORT WAYNE — The Bishop of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne to commemorate the feast of the Services Bureau of St. Joseph Dwenger Key Club will be collect- County. ing sleeping bags through March 31 Immaculate Conception. In his homily, the bishop told the congregation that Mary was for St. Mary’s Ave Maria House. Ave Maria House allows the home- born the normal way but without sin and was an example of how to live as Christ’s disci- “Unwrap His Love” CD to less to come in to eat and bathe dur- ple. The Blessed Mother is the patroness of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. benefit Whitley County ing the day, but closes at night. The sleeping bags collected will go to Toys-For-Tots help keep the homeless warm at COLUMBIA CITY — “Unwrap night in the upcoming cold, snowy Martinez at (260) 356-0628. Cross on Friday, Dec. 11, on behalf check to Sister Madeline because I His Love” is a new Christmas CD weather. Our Lady of Victory Missionary of the sisters’ group stationed in know that the money we raised will from Columbia City’s St. Paul of Sisters is a religious community of Uganda. help purchase medications and save the Cross’s Youth Worship Choir, Las Posadas celebration women dedicated to serving the The initiative began after two lives for those at the clinic,” said Voice of the Spirit (VOTS). poor in the name of Christ. Saint Mary’s student athletes and McClowry. Duffy added, “It is a Containing four original and two Dec. 20 at Victory Noll Founded in 1922 by Father John four of their classmates spent part beautiful thing to see people help- standard Christmas songs, the HUNTINGTON — One of the Joseph Sigstein, the members of the of the summer in the small, rural ing out their neighbors, even if their album was produced in Columbia most important Christmas tradi- Victory Noll community now min- village of Kyarusozi, Uganda, neighbors are half a world away.” City at Big Cedar Studio. tions in Mexico and Latin America ister to those in need in 16 states. assisting the Sisters of the Holy The group recorded the album is Las Posadas, which is a reenact- Cross with their school and health Holy Cross Father Jarret that went on sale Dec. 6. The CD ment of the journey of Mary and Bishop Dwenger to hold clinic. After this life-changing appointed superior of sells for $7, with $5 from each sale Joseph seeking shelter along the reverse raffle experience, seniors Patty Duffy, a going to Toys For Tots of Whitley way from Nazareth to Bethlehem. soccer player, and Megan Moreau Seminary County. Our Lady of Victory Missionary FORT WAYNE — The Bishop McClowry, a cross country runner, The five-year-old VOTS wor- NOTRE DAME — Holy Cross Sisters will host the event “Las Dwenger Music Boosters will be wanted to do more. The two, with ship choir provides music once a Father Peter A. Jarret, religious Posadas: Who is Knocking at the hosting a reverse raffle on Jan. 9, the help of the SAAC, started the month at St. Paul’s. They also per- superior of Holy Cross priests and Door?” at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. with dinner beginning at 5 p.m. and “Belles for Africa” effort to raise form at special services throughout brothers at the University of Notre 20, in the Archbishop Noll the raffle beginning at 6 p.m. The money to aid the sisters and their the year including the Christmas Dame, has been appointed superior Memorial Chapel, located on the cost is $40 per person and includes school and clinic. Eve youth Mass. For the past three and rector of Moreau Seminary and Victory Noll campus in dinner, drinks and the raffle. Tickets The fund-raising initiative years they have been invited to sing coordinator of initial formation for Huntington. for a table of eight is $300. The included several approaches. The at the Community Thanksgiving the Indiana Province of the Spanish for “the inns,” the Las grand prize is $2,000, and only 600 six students who went on the trip Service. Membership is open to Congregation of Holy Cross, effec- Posadas celebration divides those tickets will be sold. Participants made a presentation to students, sixth- through 12th-grade students. tive July 1. attending into two groups, with one must be 21. For more information faculty and staff and received dona- Directed by Mark and Chris Father Jarret has served as reli- half “outside” begging for shelter call (260) 485-3211 or e-mail dcrm- tions after the event, students sold Schilling, the current members of gious superior since 2006, with from the other half of “insiders.” [email protected]. Belles for Africa T-shirts, students VOTS include Diane Bear, Taylor ministerial responsibility for the Present-day reenactments remind skipped meals in the dining hall and Duncan, Emmily Eastman, nearly 80 Holy Cross religious at that refugees, immigrants and the the money went to the cause, and Macenzie Lane, Gabbi Lawson, Saint Mary’s student Notre Dame. Prior to that appoint- homeless live the reality of seeking the cross country team had its own Taylor Martinez, Anna ment, he had served as rector of shelter. Las Posadas closes with a athletes present check to fund raising. McCullough, Stacy Quinn, Laura Keough Hall, and as counselor to festival atmosphere complete with Duffy, McClowry and several Peterson, Baily Rentschler, Celia Sisters of the Holy Cross Holy Cross Father Edward A. food, drink and a piñata. members of each of the college’s Rentschler, Hannah Schaefer, Malloy, then Notre Dame’s presi- There is no cost for the celebra- NOTRE DAME — The Saint eight varsity teams presented the Dakota Schilling, Brittany dent, from 2003 to 2005. tion, and no prior registration is Mary’s College Student Athlete check to Sister Madeline Therese, Renninger, Katy Weachock and As religious superior of Holy required. Victory Noll is located at Advisory Committee (SAAC) and who is involved with the interna- Emily Whiteleather. Cross, Father Jarret is a Fellow of 1900 W. Park Dr. in Huntington. their “Belles for Africa” initiative tional affairs at the convent in the CDs can be purchased after each the University and member of the For more information on this presented a check for more than Angela Athletic Facility. weekend Mass at St. Paul Parish or Notre Dame Board of Trustees. program, contact Sister Lucille $5,150 to the Sisters of the Holy “I am very excited to present the by calling (260) 691-2447. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC DECEMBER 20, 2009 Communal intercession theme of conference
said in one of his interviews, the Magnificat. BY DIANE FREEBY calling the church back from her “Mary teaches us how to head to her heart,” said Father receive,” said Father Joyce. NOTRE DAME — “People say Joyce. “Imagine that! This man, “She teaches us how to listen. there is a crisis of faith today, but who’s our Holy Father ... Receptivity in the interior life is that’s not the problem. The foun- (who’s) brilliant, who’s written not just one thing among others. dational problem is, there is not so many books. And yet asked It is, in many ways, the key.” enough love.” one time early in his pontificate Receiving, explained Father Father John Paul Joyce what he hoped would be the Joyce, means having a heart that kicked off the Intercessors of the ultimate achievement of his pon- is open and willing to surrender Lamb Conference, held the first tificate, he says, ‘to call the to God and accept his will for weekend of December at the church back from her head to us. He said we live by our inte- University of Notre Dame, by her heart.’” rior attitudes. challenging those in attendance Father Joyce went on to “Many people are very much to call upon the Holy Spirit and explain that our heart is called in control of their lives,” said Our Lady to overcome that cri- to have five spiritual senses: Father Joyce. “In face, white- sis. hands to feel and experience knuckled control of their lives. The two-day conference enti- God, eyes to gaze upon the The total opposite of Mary. She tled “The Spirit of the Lord is loveliness of the Lord, nose to gave herself completely to God, Upon Me” drew about 75 people smell the sweet fragrance of and she did not care about her and featured music, prayer and God, mouth to “taste and see the life or even the consequences. five energetic talks by Father goodness of the Lord!,” and ears Even the consequences of being Joyce. The Long Island native, to hear the word of Christ. found pregnant out of wedlock. who has been a member of the “Many hearts today, my She could have been stoned to Intercessors since 1998, was friends, are starving,” said DIANE FREEBY death ... she risks martyrdom in ordained a priest in 2001. Since Father Joyce. “Many hearts are Father John Paul Joyce relaxes in between talks with Dennis Feece and favor of God. Am I willing to then, he has been living and famished, because they’re living Josh Comeau of Holy Family Parish in South Bend. Feece and Comeau risk martyrdom in favor of God? sharing with others the charism up here and are stuck. You name God invites us to enter into the provided music during the two-day conference held Dec. 5-6 at the of communal intercession the addiction ... from Internet lifestyle of Mary. To live every (prayer for others). pornography to whatever it is ... University of Notre Dame. Father Joyce is a member of the Intercessors day ... let it be done to me During his first talk, “The I’m famished! And I can’t get of the Lamb, a Catholic religious community founded by Mother Nadine according to Your Word. Living New Dawn,” Father Joyce drew here. Well, that’s what Brown. The community is comprised of priests, consecrated brothers and a surrendered lifestyle, which is on Advent themes. Calling him- Intercessors are for. sisters and lay families whose charism is communal intercession (prayer in the heart.” self an “Advent Advocate,” he Contemplative Intercessors who for others) and whose spirituality is contemplative, Marian and charis- A men’s retreat is scheduled said the Incarnation is all about are experiencing God at the matic. for Jan. 15-17 in Tipton. A the impossible becoming possi- level of the five senses of the women’s retreat is the following ble and said that having the heart, and then God uses weekend. For more information, heart of Mary allows Jesus to Intercessors as his conduits, as are days of hope. perfect example, pointing to the contact Dave Torma at (574) enter into our hearts. Father his sacramental bridges, to get “If I find myself discouraged trilogy of events in the first 291-3381. 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(,&$*+,$'(*- '-&' faith, he said, and many “sad served sandwiches to those in need BY BONNIE ELBERSON examples” of the decline of the on a daily basis. A short historical faith exist, especially in some so- video was shown, which revealed FORT WAYNE — Father called Catholic colleges around the the 20-year time span over which Benedict Groeschel spoke at the nation. He railed against such insti- more than one million people have North Campus of the University of tutions of higher learning, especial- been served. Saint Francis (USF) on Dec. 12 as ly those which appear to support Ley was in attendance to the Fort Wayne Franciscan Center pro-abortion forces. receive Christie’s congratulations celebrated its 20th anniversary He pulled no punches with his for a job well done. “It’s about with a reception and special pro- audience, telling parents to do their sharing Christ’s love,” Christie gram of recognition. A popular research before sending their child said in acknowledgment of Ley’s author, retreat master and activist, to college. “Be very careful when service to the center. Father Groeschel is host of the tel- you pay money to send someone Today, The Franciscan Center is evision talk show “Sunday Night to a Catholic college,” he warned. located at 4643 Gaywood Dr., Fort Live with Father Benedict He spoke of being on a secular Wayne, in the former Sacred Heart Groeschel,” which is broadcast on college campus in California and School building. Programs run out the Eternal Word Television seeing 500 students in attendance of the center include St. Peter’s Network. at Mass. That was better, in his Sack Lunch Program, which feeds Father Groeschel expressed mind, than what he’s witnessed on more than 1,100 weekly; St. delight at being on the USF cam- some “phony Catholic” campuses. Anthony’s Food Pantry, which pus, a university that is known to However, Father Groeschel serves more than 200 weekly; and be well-founded in Catholic doc- takes consolation in the fact that St. Joseph’s Medicine Cabinet trine. But the outspoken he’s seeing a huge resurgence in where nursing students from USF Franciscan priest noted in his Catholic studies today among ordi- check blood pressures and 125 remarks that not all colleges have nary, devout people. He believes people receive medicine each remained true to the church. that we are at the “edge of a new week. The homeless shelter was He pointed out that we are era in the Catholic Church in the turned over to Vincent House 10 emerging from a difficult period in U.S.” years ago. the history of the Catholic Church. Young men and women are Father Groeschel can empathize The decades of the 1960s, 1970s more dedicated to their faith and with the work of the Franciscan and 1980s saw much confusion much more interested in traditional Center. He and seven Capuchin among Catholics about matters of Catholic teaching than ever. “It’s priest colleagues left their order in 1987 to begin the Franciscan Friars JENNIFER SIMERMAN of the Renewal with the mission of Father Benedict Groeschel, a priest of the Franciscan Friars of the preaching reform and serving the OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE ADORED Renewal, was the guest speaker at The Franciscan Center’s 20th anniver- poor. sary celebration held Dec. 12 at the North Campus of the University of His appearance and address are Saint Francis. He spoke of the importance for Catholic universities and the culmination of a busy time for colleges to be well-founded in Catholic doctrine. He poses with Sisters the Franciscan Center. Other of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in this photo. events commemorating the 20th anniversary year were a Hunger about time,” he said. beginnings as a homeless shelter Walk, a dinner auction and Turkey Jim Christie, executive director on Pontiac Street. At that time, Tuesday in November. of The Franciscan Center, opened founder Sally Ley, a Secular Father Groeschel ended his the dedication portion of the event Franciscan and cofounder, and the remarks on a high note. “Have by recalling the center’s modest late Jean Kelly, prepared and hope,” he said. MARK WEBER Representing the blended cultures of St. Patrick Parish, Fort Wayne, membership, Ginny Perkins, Chien Nguyen and Miguel Mendez present- ed Bishop John M. D’Arcy a framed image of Our Lady of Guadalupe at an evening Mass celebrating her feast. Knights of Columbus INSURANCE Making a difference for life. WHOLE LIFE • TERM • RETIREMENT ANNUITIES • LONG TERM CARE • IRA If a member of your family is ill, We prayed for improved health. If a family member is unemployed, We prayed that a job comes your way. If a child is expected, We prayed for the Christ Child’s gentle assistance. For you and yours, We asked the blessings of The Holy Family. The family is the Church in miniature. -John Paul II 12 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS DECEMBER 20, 2009 CAROLS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AT YOUR PARISH CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 we know today. One of the tunes St. Monica Church originally used for the carol also was used as a tune for “Amazing MISHAWAKA Grace.” Wesley himself, however, Christmas Holiday Mass Schedule envisaged his lyrics sung to the same tune as his Easter hymn, December 24, 2009 - Christmas Eve “Christ the Lord is Risen Today.” 4:30 PM Children’s Liturgy, The melody that now is almost always used for this carol often is includes Children’s Chime Choir cited as being based on a chorus and Children’s processions composed by Felix Mendelssohn Sacred Heart Parish in 1840, part of his “Festive Song” cantata. This cantata, with Notre Dame, Indiana 10:00 PM - begins at 9:30 words by Adolf Prolz, was writ- with carols sung by St. Monica Adult Choir ten, incidentally, to commemorate CHRISTMAS MASS the printer Johann Gutenberg and the invention of his printing press. SCHEDULE in CRYPT December 25, 2009 - Christmas Day Mendelssohn actually wrote 10:00 AM two pieces called “Festive Song,” one as Op. 68 and another with no opus number. It is the second that Thursday, December 24 Christmas Eve Mass January 1, 2010 - New Year’s Day is the source of “Hark! The 4:00 pm Family Mass 10:00 AM Herald Angels Sing,” as verified in the book “Mendelssohn,” writ- ten by W.S. Rockstro in 1895. Friday, December 25 Christmas Day Masses 222 West Mishawaka Avenue Unfortunately, recordings of the work from which comes “Hark! 9:00 and 11:00 am The Herald Angels Sing” are Christ the King Catholic Church almost nonexistent. Friday, January 1 Mary, Mother of God This hymn was regarded as 52473 State Road 933 N one of the Great Four Anglican Holy Day of Obligation Hymns and published as number South Bend, Indiana 46637 403 in “The Church Hymn Book” 9:00 am The Nativity of the Lord in the 19 century. Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2009 Sunday, January 3 Epiphany of the Lord “It Came Upon A “Children’s Mass”- 4:00 PM Midnight Clear” 6:30 am Crypt Mass Vigil Mass - 6:00 PM “It Came Upon the Midnight This is the Only Crypt Mass this day! Sacred Concert - 11:30 PM Clear” is both a poem and Midnight Mass- 12:00 AM Christmas carol written by Edmund Sears, pastor of the 11:30 am Parish Mass in the Basilica Unitarian Church in Weston, with the Three Kings Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2009 Mass. It first appeared on Dec. 29, Christmas Day Mass - 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM 1849, in the “Christian Register” in Boston. Sears is said to have written these words at the request Mary, Mother of God of his friend, W. P. Lunt, a minis- New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2009 ter in Quincy, Mass. In 1850 Richard Storrs Willis, a composer 4:00 PM Vigil Mass who trained under Felix New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1, 2010 Mendelssohn, wrote the melody 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM called “Carol,” a widely-known tune to the song in the United States. In the United Kingdom the tune called “Noel,” which was Holy Cross and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception adapted from an English melody 1100 South Calhoun Street - Fort Wayne in 1874 by Arthur Sullivan, is the St. Stanislaus Parish usual accompaniment. Holiday Schedule Christmas Eve Masses: Christmas Eve - December 24 “Joy to the World” 5:00 PM (Children’s Mass) 4:00 pm - Holy Cross Church (Family Mass) The words to “Joy to the Midnight Mass World” are by English hymn 5:00 pm - St. Stanislaus Church writer Isaac Watts, based on Midnight Mass 12:00 am - St. Stanislaus Church (Music begins at 11:15 PM) Psalm 98 in the Bible. The song first was published in 1719 in v Christmas Morning Masses Watts’ collection, “The Psalms of Christmas Day - December 25 8:30 & 11:00 AM David: Imitated in the language of No 5:00 PM Mass the New Testament,” and applied 9:30 am - St. Stanislaus 11:00 am - Holy Cross Saturday, Dec. 26 - to the Christian state and worship. Mary, Mother of God Vigil (New Year’s Eve) Sunday, December 27 Watts wrote the words as a hymn glorifying Christ’s triumphant 5:30 pm - Holy Cross Church 7:30, 9:00 & 11:30 AM 5:00 PM return at the end of the age, rather Mary, Mother of God - January 1, 2010 New Year’s Eve 5:00 PM than a Christmas song celebrating his first coming as a babe born in 9:30 am - St. Stanislaus Church New Year’s Day a stable. Only the second half of 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Watts’ lyrics are still used today. The music was adapted and arranged to Watts’ lyrics by Visit the Cathedral during this Season of Grace. Lowell Mason in 1839 from an older melody which was then DECEMBER 20, 2009 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 13 believed to have originated from Josiah Armes, published by Christmas (Dec. 26). In these tradi- Testament, the “Pentateuch,” Handel, not least because the Oxford in 1936, subsequently tions, the 12 days begin Dec. 26 which gives the history of humani- “We Three Kings” theme of the refrain “And heaven increasing its popularity. and include Epiphany on Jan. 6. ty’s fall from grace. “We Three Kings,” also known and nature sing ...” appears in the In the Middle Ages, this period 6 Geese a-laying refers to the as “We Three Kings of orchestra opening and accompani- was one of continuous feasting and six days of creation Orient Are” or “The ment of the recitative merrymaking, which climaxed on 7 Quest of the Magi,” is “Comfort Ye” from Twelfth Night, the traditional end Swans a Christmas carol writ- Handel’s “Messiah,” and of the Christmas season. In Tudor a- ten by Rev. John the first four notes England, Twelfth Night swim- Henry Hopkins, Jr., match the beginning of itself was forever solidified ming who wrote both the the choruses: Lift up in popular culture when refers lyrics and the music your heads and Glory William Shakespeare used it to the as part of a to God from the same as setting for one of his most seven Christmas pageant oratorio. However, famous stage plays, titled gifts of for the General Handel did not com- “Twelfth Night.” Often a Lord the Holy Theological pose the entire tune. of Misrule was chosen to lead Spirit, the Seminary in New As of the late the Christmas revels. seven York City. It is 20th century, “Joy to The traditional English carol sacra- suggested to have the World” was the originally was a secular love ments been written in most-published song, and sounds to be by a sin- 8 Maids 1857, but did not Christmas hymn in gle woman, whose “True Love,” a-milking appear in print North America. a man, sent her gifts. Initially, it refers to the until his “Carols, probably was sung in the French eight beati- Hymns and language. The song was not creat- tudes Song” in 1863. “O Holy ed as a coded reference or memory 9 Ladies Hopkins com- aid to important articles of the Dancing posed the song Night” Christian faith. In particular, from refers to the in Williamsport, “O Holy 1558 until 1829, Catholics in nine fruits of Pa., where he was a pastor at Night” England were not allowed to prac- the Holy Spirit Christ Episcopal Church (which (“Cantique de tice their faith openly. At that time, 10 Lords a-leaping refers to the still stands at the corner of Fourth Noël”) is a according to some sources, the 10 commandments and Mulberry Streets). well-known carol was adopted as a catechism 11 Pipers Piping refers to the 11 Aside from being a writer and Christmas song for young Catholics. For faithful apostles editor, Hopkins also was a stained- carol com- them, it had two levels of mean- 12 Drummers Drumming refers glass artist and book illustrator. posed by ing: the original surface meaning to the 12 points of doctrine in the Adolphe Adam as a love song, plus later hidden Apostle’s Creed. in 1847 to the French poem religious meanings. The hidden “Minuit, chrétiens” (Midnight, meanings parallel the verses of the Christians) by Placide Cappeau Anglican catechism song “A New (1808-1877), a wine merchant and “The Twelve Days Dial” about the numbers on a sun- dial, and, in modern times, the reli- Christmas TV Mass Specials poet. Cappeau was asked by a of Christmas” FORT WAYNE parish priest to write a Christmas gious connotations in the popular poem. It has become a standard “The Twelve Days of song “Deck of Cards.” Christmas Eve modern carol for solo performance Christmas” probably is the most Nevertheless, the religious sym- Midnight Mass live from the with an operatic finish. In the misunderstood part of the church bolism of “The Twelve Days of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception carol, the singer recalls the birth of year among Christians who are not Christmas” is as follows with A Partridge in a Pear Tree referring WISE-TV 33 Jesus. It was translated into part of liturgical church traditions. Celebrant: Bishop John D’Arcy Contrary to much popular belief, to Jesus Christ: English by Unitarian minister John Christmas Morning: Live 10:30-11:00 a.m. Sullivan Dwight, editor of these are not the 12 days before 1 True Love refers to God “Dwight’s Journal of Music” in Christmas, but in most of the 2 Turtle Doves refers to the Old WISE-TV 33 1855, and lyrics also exist in other Western church are the 12 days and New Testaments Celebrant: Bishop John D’Arcy 3 French Hens refers to faith, languages. from Christmas until the beginning SOUTH BEND of Epiphany (Jan. 6; the 12 days hope and charity, the theological On Dec. 24, 1906, Reginald Christmas Day Fessenden, a Canadian inventor, count from Dec. 25 until Jan. 5). virtues broadcast the first AM radio pro- In some traditions, the first day of 4 Calling Birds refers to the Noon & 5:00 p.m. gram, which included him playing Christmas begins on the evening four Gospels and/or the four evan- WNDU-TV 16 “O Holy Night” on the violin. The of Dec. 25 with the following day gelists Mass taped from Fort Wayne carol therefore appears to have considered the first day of 5 Golden Rings refers to the with Bishop D’Arcy been the first piece of music to be first five books of the Old broadcast on radio. It later appeared in an edition of carols by Regardless of the weather or the food St. James served at a holiday feast, or whether Restaurant you are alone or in the midst of many, Christmas is always a look at the past. 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All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Who would welcome the Christ Child? At first shepherds and Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, later the Magi from the East. IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] As we near the holiday season, families will travel, often find- ing shelter — room at the inn — with family members. But what about our brothers and sisters who do not have a place at the inn. How will we welcome them? How can we recognize them? The greatest gift of all In the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, there are many opportunities to assist those who have no place at the inn and offer examples in which we can meet Christ at the manger. BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC The sharing of gifts is meant to God’s gift is love and the way Catholic Charities, with its various ministries throughout the be a sign of one’s love and God God chooses to love is through us. diocese, assists the refugees and the poor. The Children’s Cottage gave us the greatest gift of all — We are his ordinary instruments. Child Care Center in Fort Wayne offers an infant, toddler and he economic crisis our coun- Jesus. Like I heard in a homily at God can’t give a hug, but we can. pre-school child care program and before and after-school care. try is experiencing provides Christmas Mass a couple of years Maybe during this Christmas us with a wonderful oppor- The South Bend food pantry offers food to those in need. And the T ago, Christmas is God’s way of season we can give the kind of tunity to focus more on the true Villa of the Woods in Fort Wayne provides residential housing telling us he loves us personally. gifts that no amount of money can meaning of Christmas, rather than That sums up the message of buy. We could give of ourselves for independent elderly persons. These are in addition to the on the materialistic spirit that often Christianity. How utterly profound rather than merely material things. counseling, adoption, foster care, pregnancy services, senior permeates our Western culture. that is. We could work on mending or employment and training services offered by the diocese’s com- Since so many people are unem- Whether we recognize it or not, renewing old relationships. Or we prehensive social and community services agency. ployed or under employed and God’s love touches every human do that charitable act that we think Many of our parishes offer food pantries to assist the poor. many family incomes are shrink- being and the world. Without this about a lot but never seem to get The St. Vincent de Paul Society has parish chapters and central ing, a number of people will have divine love nothing would exist. around to doing. We could visit or operations in the large cities of the diocese. to limit the type of gifts they give. God’s love, whether apparent or call people who we know are lone- The Center for the Homeless in South Bend provides services And you know what? I don’t think not, is the glue that keeps the ly or need some comfort. to homeless individuals and families. They offer on-site services it is such a bad problem to have. world together. That is what gives Finally, there is no problem providing mental-health couseling, medical services, job training Maybe we will become more in us hope. with giving gifts to others at and placement. tune with the reason this time is Material gifts don’t last forever Christmas, but remember the sig- Vincent Village, celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, known as the feast of Christmas (except maybe diamonds). Many nificance behind them and empha- offers transitional shelter and affordable housing for homeless rather than the “holiday” season. get lost, broken, lose their useful- size the love, not the monetary families. Gift giving is good but often we ness or we get bored with them. value. The Women’s Care Center, which is one of the most success- tend to go overboard and to mea- God’s love never fades. It is eter- Try to take more time to ponder ful pregnancy help centers in the nation, operates centers sure a person’s love and care for us nal, always there. God is always the true meaning of Christmas and throughout Fort Wayne, South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, by the gifts they give us. And faithful, even when we are not. less time in the malls. If the value Bremen and Plymouth. They offer pregnancy tests, crisis pre- sometimes we give gifts just God loves us so much that he of Christmas is merely measured ganancy advocacy with respect for the dignity of the life of the because someone gives a gift to us. desires to be with us, morning, by the things we get, then it might mother and child. They offer post-abortion care. We shudder in horror if someone noon and night. His care for us is be a very sparse Christmas for a brings us something and we did not The Christ Child Society has chapters in Fort Wayne and so great that God even became a lot of us. I hope it is a beautiful get anything for him or her. It can human being for us. This is what season for you and those you care South Bend. They provide coats, mittens and hats to underprivi- cause a lot of unneeded stress. we celebrate at Christmas. about. leged children, offer layettes to babies of parents in need. In Fort Wayne, the society operates a Crib Club at the Women’s Care Centers. The Franciscan Center in Fort Wayne, also celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, operates a Sack Lunch Ministry, food Indiana Knights to take the plunge pantry and medicine cabinet for those in need. Our Father’s House in Warsaw provides emergency assistance inter has arrived and with food, clothing, furniture, diapers and other types of aid. while most of us seek a St. Augustine Church, South Bend, and St. Mary Church, Fort Wnice warm happy place Wayne, operate soup kitchens. Near St. Mary Church is the Ave to spend the season, many mem- THE INDIANA KNIGHTS Maria House, which allows homeless people a place to come in bers of the Indiana Knights of BY ROBERT HARTENSTEIN off the streets, wash clothing, shower and access the computer Columbus are planning a not-so- during the daytime hours. warm adventure. Beginning in In the early fall, Today’s Catholic featured the St. Martin January members of the Indiana Center in Garrett, which offers food and clothing items. Knights of Columbus are prepar- Olympic community. The lives of Fort Wayne these very special athletes are Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 St. Henry Parish in Fort Wayne offers a thrift shop and com- ing to strip down and take the plunge into freezing waters to changed forever because of the Registration: 10:30-11:30 a.m. munity center. They offer classes to help the Burmese population opportunities to experience a Mirror Lake Park and others learn English. raise money for the Indiana Special Olympics. Whether you sense of accomplishment and an University of Saint Francis The University of Notre Dame, the University of Saint are a member or not, come join outpouring of love. Plunge: 12 p.m. Mirror Lake Francis, and some parishes work together to assist Habitat for the goose-bump parade, raise $75 In addition, Indiana Special After splash bash: Hutzell Humanity and help build homes. or more and take the plunge! Olympics Unified Sports brings Athletic Center This list is not comprehensive and we apologize to any we Indiana Special Olympics pro- together athletes without intellec- University of Saint Francis have unintentionally missed, but it shows the services provided vides year-around training and tual disabilities to train and com- For more information about within our own diocese, perhaps within our own parishes, that conditioning for children and pete on the same team to learn the Polar Plunge or sponsorship help us shelter and meet the Christ Child. adults with intellectual disabilities new sports and develop a higher opportunities, please contact Please think of supporting these agencies during this time of in more than 20 different sports level of skills. Indiana Special Scott Furnish at (800) 742-0612, need. Let us welcome Christ as the shepherds and the Magi did venues. Throughout the year more Olympics could not exist without ext. 236, or visit www.soindi- with our gifts. than 10,000 athletes across the the help of many volunteers who ana.org. We wish you all the blessings of Christ in this Advent and state of Indiana compete in alpine serve at all levels. Now is a great All funds raised by the Polar Christmas season. We do not publish Dec. 27. Our Jan. 3 issue skiing, aquatics, ballroom danc- time to take the plunge and join Plunge program go to support the will be a tribute to Bishop John M. D’Arcy followed by a wel- ing, basketball, flag football, golf, the many supporters who are Indiana Special Olympics. What come issue for Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades who will be ordained soccer, volleyball, track and field, “freezing for a reason.” For infor- a great way to start out a new the ninth bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend on Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. just to name a few of the events. mation about volunteer opportuni- year and change the life of some- in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. These special athletes compete ties for the 2010 Polar Plunge, one forever. at various levels at similar ages contact Lindsay Lambert at (800) and demonstrate a courage and 742-0612, ext. 234. determination to compete and fin- The Polar Plunge schedule for Robert Hartenstein is the director of Today’s Catholic editorial board is Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa Everett, Father ish with a spirit of friendship and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South communications for the Indiana Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. love, with their Indiana Special Bend will be: Knights of Columbus. DECEMBER 20, 2009 COMMENTARY 15 The rule book CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson ouldn’t it be wonderful if home, leaving a career or remar- The stories of Advent are so well known that we often tell them without mourning the loss of a riage. Stages including shock, thinking of the meaning and the reasons behind them.We might forget Wloved one came with a anger, sorrow, depression and oth- HOPE that there were reasons behind all the actions that the major partici- rule book — what to do, what not ers are the hallmark of those who pants in the nativity took.This quiz looks at the motivation of our Biblical to do and how long to do it? have blazed the trail for us. Now IN THE ancestors ...hence; this quiz looks at the Why’s Men! Unfortunately, like almost any- we see that grief is multidimension- thing in life of any importance, al and in no way as orderly or pre- MOURNING 1.When Joseph discovered his betrothed (fiancée) was pregnant,he decided to end grief does not come with an dictable as a stage. Those in mourn- their betrothal quietly.Why? instruction manual. I have come to ing will move in and out of any KAY COZAD learn that the one unrivaled rule of emotion as their need takes them. a.Because he had not decided if he wanted children. grief is — there are no rules! Current guidelines I have found b.Because he did not want to create legal trouble for Mary. sonal decisions ranging from I must admit, from my experi- helpful include paying close atten- c.Because that way he would not have to pay child support whether to move and when to what ence, since losing my father and tion to your body, mind and heart’s to feed my preschool-age daughters. my young husband in the same response to the loss, expressing 2.Joseph changed his mind about this.Why? The well-intended guidance only year and all the subsequent losses your feelings in constructive ways, proved to confuse me more during a a.The religious authorities forbade him to separate from her. my heart has endured, our under- and being gentle with yourself. time when my only hope was living b. He was visited by an angel who told him about Mary’s pregnancy. standing of grief as a culture has Many bereaved speak grateful- to the next moment. c.He realized this is the only way he would get to be famous. come a long way. ly of the overwhelming support As I began to educate myself Since the time of my parents’ they receive from family and on how a young widow should generation, when grief was not friends. But there are just as many 3.According to Luke,Zechariah’s neighbors and relatives were surprised that he and grieve, by reading, attending semi- shared and each mourner was left who are challenged with well- Elizabeth (Mary’s cousin) wanted to call their son John.Why? nars and searching for a support to his own devices, experts in the wishers who will tell them in no a.It was not a family name. group that fit my unique needs, I field have developed guidelines uncertain terms how, when and b.John was a named used only by non-Jews. was inspired by a statement that and stages by which the bereaved where to grieve — offering sage changed the course of my grief c.The name John was usually reserved for an only child. can navigate. advice, often unsolicited. and has fueled my bereavement The experts will tell you that in Following the death of my hus- ministry as well. Alan Wolfelt, 4.Zechariah did not actually say the name John to them.Why? general it is best to wait one to two band, I, like many who are newly founder of Center for Loss and a.It included the name of God (Jah) and could not be spoken. years following a loss to make any bereaved, found myself bombarded b.He had been struck dumb and had to write it out. major decisions such as selling a with uninvited advice on very per- HOPE, PAGE 16 c.He was not present, having gone to watch a Roman ball game 5.Joseph took his pregnant wife on a journey.Why? a.He was trying to seek employment in Bethlehem. Jesus is answer to every human need b.Because the Roman authorities required this to complete a cen- sus. that a savior will come. This savior expecting a child, but Mary’s child will lead the people away from sin will be the messiah. Elizabeth’s c.Because Jews would not walk through Samaria, and Bethlehem THE and to God. The savior will come unborn child understands the pro- provided a detour. from Bethlehem. found character of all that is tran- Here, Micah refers to David, spiring, and the unborn child sens- 6.According to tradition the couple lodged in a stable.Why? SUNDAY who was born in Bethlehem. es God in the presence of Mary a.Joseph was rather cheap. David was so important. As king and her own unborn infant. b.There was no room at the inn. GOSPEL of Israel, his royal role was not Elizabeth and her unborn testify to c.Jews were not lodged in buildings in Gentile cities. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION primarily political, but rather it the Messiah. was religious. His task was to see 7.Shepherds were the first,according to Luke,to visit Jesus.Why did they visit? that the people obeyed God. Reflection Micah forecasts that when this a.They were ordered by the temple priests to find out who Joseph 4th Sunday in Advent savior becomes king, all will be It is the last weekend of was. well. All will be at peace. Advent. Christmas will be within b.They wanted to check out the latest woodworking tricks. Lk 1:39-45 For its second reading, the the week. For almost everyone, it c.They were told by an angel what was happening. This weekend observes the last church this weekend gives us a will be a busy, hurried day, even if Sunday in Advent. The first read- lesson from the Book of Hebrews. a day of excitement, anticipation 8.King Herod was not pleased to hear about Jesus’birth.Why? ing is from the Book of Micah, Heavy with its Hebrew symbol- and joy. a.He was concerned that the population of Israel was growing too who is regarded as one of the ism, this epistle also is renowned Nevertheless, there is time to fast. for brilliantly extolling Jesus as make Christmas a personal spiritu- Minor Prophets, in large part b.He was not fond of children. because of the book’s brevity. Lord and as the Lamb of God. al event. So, in these readings dur- It contains only seven chapters. In Hebrews, Jesus appears as ing Advent’s last weekend, the c.He heard rumors about a new king and feared a rival. (By contrast, the Book of Isaiah the perfect victim and priest. His church calls us to Jesus. He is has 66 chapters. The author was a sacrifice on Calvary was sublime, everything, the church emphatical- 9.The newborn Jesus was visited by Magi.Why? contemporary of Isaiah, the author perfect, and utterly unique. Also, it ly and joyfully declares. In the a.They were sent by the Romans to find out what the fuss was. of the first section of the Book of was eternal. Its effects of reconcil- words of Hebrews, in the words of b.They had followed a star. Isaiah.) ing humanity with God will never Luke, Jesus is the answer to every c.They were missionaries of Zoroaster sent to convert the baby. Very few biographical facts cease. Thus no other sacrifices are human need. The writings of Micah remind about the author of Micah are necessary. All has been accom- 10.They brought three gifts:gold,frankincense and myrrh.Why those? plished. us that when we allow Jesus to known. He came from a small vil- a.We do not know, though we can interpret them symbolically. lage some 25 miles southwest of St. Luke’s Gospel furnishes the come to us, all peace and happi- Jerusalem. However, nothing is last reading. It is the story of the ness will abide with us. b.These three items were free of customs dues. known of his background. Visitation. Mary travels from her c.Gold was a currency, frankincense was a German baron, and As did so many prophets of own home to a place in the hills of myrrh was what every kid dreams of for Christmas. ancient Israel, Micah was deter- Judah. Traditionally, it has been READINGS mined to call his people, the thought that this place is the site Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a Ps 80:2-3,15-16, 11.The Magi left for the east by another route.Why? Chosen People, back to God and now called Ein Karem. Once a few 18-19 Heb 10:5-10 Lk 1:39-45 a.Without the star they had lost their way. away from sin. He argued for piety miles from Jerusalem, it has been Monday: Sg 2:8-14 Ps 33:2-3,11-12, b.They were warned in a dream to avoid Herod. and for loyalty to the covenant with absorbed by the growth of the city 20-21 Lk 1:39-45 c.Convinced Jesus was the Messiah, they wanted to visit the major God. Furthermore, he warned that and for all practical purposes is Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:24-28 (Ps) 1 Sm city of Damascus. indifference to God only led to dis- today a part of Jerusalem. aster, personal as well as national. Mary goes to meet her cousin, 2:1, 4-8 Lk 1:46-56 In his day, piety was in short Elizabeth, the wife of Zachariah. Wednesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24 Ps 12.The holy family fled into Egypt.Why? supply. Greed and exploitation Elizabeth herself is pregnant. Since 25:4-5, 8-10, 14 Lk 1:57-66 a.They too feared Herod. overwhelmed the economy, merely Elizabeth was past the childbear- Thursday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, b.They wanted to avoid paying Roman taxes so had to leave the indications of rampant personal ing age for a woman, her concep- 16 Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29 Lk 1:67-79 empire. greed. Religious practices were tion was regarded as miraculous. Friday: Is 52:7-10 Ps 98:1-6 Heb 1:1- c.Joseph wanted to visit his mummy. sparse and often insincere and Her child had a special destiny. He 6 Jn 1:1-18 poorly presented when they did was holy. Elizabeth’s unborn child Saturday: Acts 6:8-10;7:54-59 Ps ANSWERS: occur. will be John the Baptist. 31:3cd-4,6,8ab,16bc-17 Mt 10:17-22 1.b, 2.b, 3.a.4.b, 5.b, 6.b 7.c, 8.c, 9.b, 10.a, 11.b, 12.a Amid all this, Micah promises Elizabeth realizes that Mary is 16 COMMENTARY DECEMBER 20, 2009 The priest as sacred person ometimes there is confusion the school of hard knocks. The heavenly Jerusalem. over the relationship between priest cannot understand the pres- Let’s try an example. On a 10- NOTRE DAME CENTER FOR LITURGY Sthe sacred and the profane. sures the married person is under. acre farm we would find a place When that happens, there can be a He can’t understand the decisions for our house and barn. We would mistake about the relationship the profane businessman has to plow up five acres for corn, and DEDICATED TO LITURGICAL RESEARCH between the priest and the laity. make. another three for rutabagas. But if AND PASTORAL LITURGY Very often, people incorrectly Third, it leads some to think we set aside a space for the wor- think of the profane as meaning that the laity live in an inferior ship of God, it would be a sacred “ungodly.” They think that if the world. The profane world is not as space. “Sancire” meant to fence sacred is where God is, then the good as the sacred world, but off or draw a boundary around. The Year for Priests profane must be where God is not. that’s where most of us have to The sacred is what has been set And since the profane also refers spend our time. aside. This land doesn’t serve our to the daily, ordinary world, some- All of these mistakes flow from needs any more, it serves God. music and sacred clothing (vest- of serving in the temple. He does times we conclude the profane is a a false understanding of the It is therefore not true that ments). not also work in a bank, he does wicked and fallen realm. sacred-profane relationship. sacred is good and profane is bad. And there are persons set aside not also teach school — even This false vision creates a series The origin of the word profane We need the house, the barn and permanently to lead the worship of though banks and schools are good of mistakes. shows that it is intimately connect- the crops. They are part of good God. Sacred persons. The priest is things. He has one duty. A sacred First, it leads some to think the ed to the sacred. Fanum is the creation. But we must return ordained (ordered) toward the end responsibility. laity live in the real world and the Latin word for temple. The Greek thanks to God for them. priest lives in an unreal world. The word for temple was “temenos,” Now, we can not only set aside laity struggle with morality, and and meant a space carved out from space, we can also set aside time. sometimes have to compromise other use. It was a space set aside Israel called it the Sabbath; SCRIPTURE SEARCH their principles. The priest would- for the worship of God. Christians set aside a sacred day in n’t understand because he lives in The area in front of the temple, honor of Christ’s resurrection. Gospel for December 20, 2009 a fairytale rectory. in front of its gates, was called the Sunday is sacred time. Luke 1:39-45 Second, it leads some to think “pro-fanum” (profane). In this And we can also set aside that the priest has nothing to say to sense, the whole world is in front things and use them only for wor- Following is a word search based on the Gospel the real world. The ideals that are of the gates of heaven. The pro- ship. There is the sacred altar, all right for church won’t work in fane world is directed toward the sacred chalice, sacred art, sacred reading for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Cycle C: the visit of Mary to the house of Elizabeth. The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. With anonymity comes loss of humanity MARY HASTE JUDAH THE HOUSE ZECHARIAH ELIZABETH “It was the best of times, it was the treatment of others. worst of times.” I, along with two partners, own HEARD LEAPED HER WOMB Literature aficionados may a Web site that chronicles Notre FILLED HOLY SPIRIT LOUD recall that opening line from Dame football. It caters to the FROM AMONG WOMEN FRUIT Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two fanatics. The editors of the site MOTHER MY LORD COME TO ME Cities,” a novel set in London and pour a steady stream of informa- THE MY EARS FOR JOY BELIEVED Paris about the French Revolution. tion to our subscribers by reporting But that famous phrase written on games, practices, press confer- SIDELINES 150 years ago also applies to how ences, interviews, high school TIM PRISTER BLESSED WOMEN information is spread today via the football recruiting, etc., which in Internet. itself is a good and positive thing. EDEVE I LEBJOF It is the best of times for obvi- It provides educated, well-thought who are up close and personal. ous reasons. We literally have infor- feedback on what is happening in Those elements still exist to THEHOUSELLAR some extent because there remain mation on virtually any topic at any the Notre Dame football world. I UEWKETSAHNU time of the day at our fingertips. But with such a venue comes some intelligent, thoughtful and Just tap out the topic of your inter- the creation of the “message respectful individuals. RFWLGNOMAPH I est, and you can read/learn about board” world. Our pay message What concerns me is the next IIOJIASIMLET anything you ever imagined. board is called “The Four generation of Internet readers The concept for those of us old Horsemen Lounge,” named after because they are growing up in PLMRNZRZOORD enough to have relied upon the old the famous Notre Dame backfield this anonymous world in which Funk & Wagnalls’ encyclopedias from 1924. People come to this hiding behind a name like SLEAJAABTUWR WeisGuy1 empowers a person to for information still resonates with message board for “serious discus- YENHHOEBHDOO me. The ability to answer any sion of Notre Dame sports,” or at be as nasty and demeaning as he question about any topic in a blink least that’s how we described it would like toward player, coach or LDZCHOYUEYML fellow subscriber without the of the eye is something those of us upon its inception. OHEARDMDRTBY from that age bracket will never But that’s not what it is, or at repercussions of identification or take for granted. least, that’s only a small part of accountability. HZKOJUDAHJHM That’s not to say that those The hours spent in libraries, what it is now. Subscribers who COMETOMEFOOP oftentimes in a futile search for join the site create a message from the older generation are not information, are haunting memo- board name like ND4ever or among the more outspoken and © 2009 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com ries from my education. To this Rockne32 to identify themselves. disrespectful. But most of those day, I still don’t think I know how This anonymity has created some people grew up in an era when the to efficiently move about and max- interesting interplay from sub- expression of an opinion bore a I was able to create a new normal imize my time spent in search of scriber to subscriber or subscriber degree of responsibility. You HOPE and regain my energy and passion information in a library. to editor. As an editor of the site, couldn’t hide behind the wall. The for life. But my heart always knew old fashioned “letter to the editor” Fortunately, it doesn’t matter when I state an opinion, my full CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 just what I needed all along the anymore. I have all the access to name appears. But only myself required a full name and address way, even when I didn’t. information I need at my laptop on and the other editors are identified. sent to the newspaper — and veri- Life Transition in Colorado, said It’s important to surround your- the Internet. That anonymity has created a fication that you sent it — before that each of us is the expert of our self with others who wish to sup- But like so many other advan- world in which disrespect for one your opinion was printed. own grief journey. port you. They listen when you tages that come to us in life, there another is rampant, where cruel, These truly are the best and the Think about that for a moment. need to talk and allow you to is a flip side, an equal and opposite judgmental, vulgar comments are worst of times that we live in when Within that single statement there express your unique and personal action if you will, an insidious side fostered, and where the cloak of it comes to the acquisition of lies an innate truth that our culture pain. However, it is equally and that entraps and corrupts. It is the namelessness allows for no accu- knowledge and the sharing of has lost sight of. We each have perhaps even more important to worst of times too. sation or insult to be too far “out thoughts on the Internet. within us the knowledge of what listen to your heart and discover Besides the obvious access to there” to hurl. Unfortunately, with those benefits we need to mourn in healthy ways your own personal response to the the seedier side of life that is so Several years ago, when the comes the creation of a monster that — our personal rules of mourning. pain and joy of grief. readily available on the Internet, Web site was created, the concept is a hateful and destructive beast. And the journey is comprised of we have allowed the creation of had a purity to it. Notre Dame fans identifying those needs and dis- the individual who is empowered sharing ideas with other Notre Tim Prister is a 1978 graduate of covering ways to meet them. Kay Cozad is a certified grief edu- by anonymity, which in turn Dame fans and reading about the Marian High School and a 1982 My heart demanded that I slow cator and news editor of Today’s allows that person to abandon program through the eyes of the graduate from the University of to a snail’s pace in the aftermath Catholic. She can be reached at human decency as it pertains to the people reporting on the process Notre Dame. of my husband’s death. Eventually [email protected]. DECEMBER 20, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17 BISHOP DWENGER SAINTS TO HOLD BASKETBALL CAMP The Saints basketball camp for children in grades K - 8 will be held on Jan. 9, 16, 23, and Feb. 6, 2010. Cost of $40 includes a T-shirt, and no special equipment is needed. K-third grade will be held from 9-10:15 a.m. and the fourth through eighth graders from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration forms are available under the Athletics/Camps tabs at www.bishopdwenger.com. For more information, call Coach Scudder at (260) 496-4700 or e-mail Sports [email protected]. CYO hoopsters complete two Our Lady of Hungary looks weekends of hardwood action for mighty Inter-City Catholic their girls’ team this season and when they downed St. Charles, BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN join with other teams due to 40-32. St. Aloysius finished a League basketball season lower numbers. perfect season with a tournament FORT WAYNE — The 74th run- On the boys’ side of things, win over Hessen Cassel, 19-16. Two other teams advanced to ning of Catholic Youth League Paul Gerardot will head the St. In the seventh-grade tournament, BY CHUCK FREEBY the 2-0 mark for the season. St. (CYO) hoops action is well Louis-St. Rose Twins as they the top seeded St. Vincent Joseph (South Bend) used a underway with two weekends of return to action in the Blue Panthers won the championship SOUTH BEND, MISHAWAKA stingy defense to throttle St. games completed. League where St. John- game over St. Charles, 30-22. — The smallest school in the Matthew, 41-8. In the nightcap at Host sites each New Haven will also The following scores were ICCL boys’ basketball league is Marian, St. Joseph (Mishawaka) weekend through compete. reported in Week 2 play: looking as though it may be one outran St. Jude, 49-23. The Feb. 13, 2010 To recap last of the mightiest this season. league’s leading scorer, Michael include St. seasons’ boys’ Girls: Dominique Sanders hit a driv- Markris, poured in 21 to lead the Aloysius, St. championship ing layup with eight seconds Wildcats. Vincent, St. runs, St. St. Therese 29-St. Charles 7 remaining to give Our Lady of Three schools dented the win Joseph-St. Joseph-Hessen 19 (North 9, Pittenger 6) Hungary a 37-35 win over St. column for the first time this sea- Elizabeth Ann Cassel won St. Aloysius 18-St. Jude 7 27 Monica at Marian High School. son. St. Pius turned in the largest Seton, St. their second (Freiburger 10, Hanline 16) The victory gives the Bulldogs a offensive output of the season so Joseph-Hessen straight title rare 2-0 start to the season. far, racing to a 63-27 triumph Cassel, Queen when they Boys: “A lot of our eighth-grade over Queen of Peace. Denton of Angels and defeated a scrap- players played varsity last sea- Gillis racked up 22 for Pius, New Haven. py Queen of St. Therese 27-Huntington 36 son,” explains Our Lady Coach while teammates Greenan Between the boys Angels team, 35-19, (Palmer 18, Schrieber 15) Ben Domonkos. “That year of Sullivan (16) and Eric Mossey and girls, there are 16 in the Blue League. St. John 7 34-Precious Blood varsity experience rather than (13) also scored in double fig- diocesan schools represented In the seventh-grade league, 7 32 (Brouch 14, Kahlenbeck 18) playing at the colors level really ures. Anthony Piraccini netted 13 among the three leagues. Mark Eifert’s undefeated St. St. Aloysius 47-Precious makes a difference. It was a great for the Pumas. Teams in the Gold League are Vincent Panthers won their third Blood 8 17 game.” Holy Family pounded Corpus made up of eighth graders from straight CYO championship in as (Ryder/Helmuth/Thiele 13, Tyran Ottbridge led Our Lady Christi 32-13, despite a 10-point “large schools” while the White many years getting by St. Joseph- Hostetler 7) of Hungary with 13 points, while outing for the Cougars’ Ricky League features seventh graders. St. Elizabeth, 45-24. St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel 40- Kirk Barron tallied 11 for St. Entzian. Brian Mischler’s 13 Schools with smaller enrollment In the Gold League Division, St. Louis/St. Rose 18 (Scott 14, Monica. The snake-bitten Comets points led St. Anthony to a 42-22 typically combine their seventh the St. John, Fort Wayne Eagles Castleman 8) have lost their first two games by victory over St. Thomas. and eighth graders to battle in the defied the odds and came off a 3- St. Charles 7 34-Decatur 7 14 a combined 5 points. The showcase game next Blue League. 3 league finish to take first place (Glaser 10, Irwin 8) Christ the King won a battle of Sunday pits Our Lady of There have been a few medals defeating St. Jude, 51-40. St. Charles 8 37-Decatur 8 19 the unbeatens at Alumni Gym, Hungary against St. Joseph changes in the make-up of the The Gold League girls’ cham- (Fener 11, Ellsworth 11) downing Holy Cross, 47-27. (Mishawaka) in a battle of 2-0 leagues this season. A number of pionship was claimed by St. Jude Matthew Monserez led a bal- squads. 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Director and co-writer Jason MOVIE Mandela transformed the race for godfather (Matt Dillon), instead Polished but morally ambivalent Reitman’s screen version of Walter the championship into an opportu- demonstrate the old adage about comic drama about an emotionally Kirn’s novel is initially engaging CAPSULES nity to break down lingering racial the paucity of honor among thieves. isolated, though contented, single and adroitly acted throughout, but prejudice and to demonstrate the Working from a flimsy script, businessman (George Clooney) the script winks at commitment- generosity and openness to recon- director Nimrod Antal keeps the who spends his life in chain hotels free encounters, while what appear ciliation of the newly empowered nondescript action moving along and airports as he travels from city at first to be the life-altering events NEW YORK (CNS) – Following are black majority, a salutary tale without undue complications. to city firing employees on behalf of the plot turn out to be mere inci- capsule reviews of theatrical whose moral and artistic merits Considerable, though not excessive, of downsizing corporate clients, dents with little spiritual impact. counterbalance the elements listed action violence, including gunplay until his rootless lifestyle is threat- Off-screen adulterous and nonmari- movies recently reviewed by the below, making it probably accept- and knife use, some profanity, ened by a tech-savvy new col- tal sexual activity, brief rear nudity, Office for Film & Broadcasting able for mature teens. 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Send in your Decatur St.Joseph St.Adalbert Eriberto Serna, 77, announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Ruth M.Kalil, 91, Ernest J. St.Mary of the St.Monica Dobrzykowski, 83, Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Assumption Our Lady of Hungary or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Mary Virginia Hull, 88, Arabella O.Arriaga, 87, St.Joseph Loretta C.Szymanski, call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. St.Mary of the 89, St.Casimir Assumption Notre Dame Amelia K.Barcza, 96, Andrew Beidinger, 79, table or for information e-mail Pat always accepted for cars, trucks Fort Wayne MISC. HAPPENINGS Basilica of the Sacred Our Lady of Hungary 3 on 3 basketball tournament Landon at [email protected] or and vans. Donations are tax Geraldine Seitz, 84, call (260) 747-6110. Heart South Bend — Our Lady of deductible. Call (260) 456-3561 St.Joseph Henrietta Kusnierek, for pick up or drop off at the Hungary School, 735 W. Calvert Frederick J.Crosson, 97, St.Anthony de Theology of the body series for young store, 1600 S. Calhoun St. Doris Marie Plant, 89, St., will have a basketball tour- 83, Basilica of the Padua adults planned St.Charles nament Tuesday, Dec. 22, with Sacred Heart registration beginning at 6:30 South Bend — St. Joseph Parish Dismas House has immediate needs Claudia P.Kent, 94, James Chandler, 80, p.m. and first game starting at Center will host a theology of South Bend — Dismas House Larry O.Lamm, 53, Christ the King the body series on Mondays needs support to provide toiletries, St.Jude 7:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per team, Basilica of the Sacred subs are an extra $5 per head. beginning Jan. 11 to Monday, laundry and dish soap, trash bags, Geraldine R.Niemier, Howard R.Fritz, 92, Heart All proceeds benefit Our Lady of Feb. 8, from 7-9 p.m. This five- paper towels and toilet paper. Also 79, St.Casimir St.Charles Hungary School. week series is for all young bath towels, wash cloths, twin South Bend adults, single or married. 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YOUR SUPPORT HELPS US CONTINUE TO PROVIDE: •Adoption Services •ECHO (Education Creates •Immigration Services •RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer •Community Services Hope & Opportunity •Hispanic Health Advocate Program •Children’s Cottage •Food Pantries •Pregnancy Services •Senior AIDES Employment •Counseling Services •Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Care •Refugee Employment Services •Villa of the Woods Training •Refugee Services Join others in expressing a warm welcome to BISHOP KEVIN RHOADES as he becomes the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Today’s Catholic offers our readers an opportunity to convey expressions of prayerful best wishes and friendship to the new shepherd of our diocese. The January 10, 2010 issue of Today’s Catholic will include a special pull-out section with a glossy cover and full coverage of the installation ceremonies of Bishop Rhoades at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, presided by Archbishop Daniel M. 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