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moment’ in US but call for hope Eternal rest Father Elden Miller and BY PATRICIA ZAPOR Deacon Louis McDougall remembered WASHINGTON (CNS) — Two Catholic cardinals called the current U.S. immigration situation “a terrible Page 3 crisis” and “a dark moment in our nation’s history” in remarks they made July 28 at the opening Mass and plenary session of the 2008 National Migration Conference. Both Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, retired arch- Leader of song bishop of Washington, and Cardinal Roger M. Mahony of Los Angeles urged participants to hold on to hope in John Michael Talbot their work with immigrants for local and national to visit South Bend church agencies. The July 28-31 conference attended by more than Page 4 850 people was co-sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Relief Services. Much of the agenda, built around the theme New director “Renewing Hope, Seeking Justice,” reflected the struggles faced by those who work with immigrants. Mary Glowaski join Campus Workshops were scheduled on topics such as “How and Young Adult Ministry to respond to federal raids,” “Identifying and support- ing survivors of traumatic events,” “A Catholic Page 8 response to human trafficking” and “Parenting chal- lenges from an African immigrant perspective.” Another two dozen workshop sessions dealt with legal issues including “Filing waivers of inadmissibil- ity” and “Immigration law and crimes”; strategies for Dedicated fundraising; and getting out the church’s message on to saving lives CNS PHOTO/NANCY WIECHEC immigration. Attending the conference from the Diocese of Fort Luz Ostrognai of Fort Wayne attends the July 28 opening Mass at the 2008 National Women’s Care Center Wayne-South Bend was Luz Ostrognai who works Migration Conference in Washington. More than 600 people were expected at the confer- with family-based immigration issues and services for expands in Elkhart ence addressing a number of current topics related to immigration, pastoral care, refugee Catholic Charities. resettlement and human trafficking. Ostrognai works in immigration services for Catholic Page 20 Charities in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. MIGRATION, PAGE 5 Vatican approves English BRAZILIAN DIVER PARISI PRACTICES IN BEIJING Think Green translations for parts of Mass Recycle this paper BY DENNIS SADOWSKI Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli of Paterson, N.J., chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship, told WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Vatican has Catholic News Service July 25. “It’s a refine- given its approval to a new English-language ment of the language, a clearer theological translation of the main constant parts of the language. Mass, but Catholics in the pew are unlikely to “Not much of the people’s part is changed, see any of the approved changes at Masses and I think once or twice after they use it, for awhile to allow for catechesis on the rea- they will hardly notice the change,” he said. sons for the revisions. While the changes have been approved, The approved text, sent to the Vatican for Bishop Serratelli said it will be awhile before “recognitio,” or confirmation, after a June they become part of regular worship at Mass. 2006 vote by the U.S. bishops in Los “I’m hoping for two years,” he said. “I’m Angeles, involves translation of the peniten- an optimist.” tial rite, Gloria, creed, eucharistic prayers, The lead time is needed to allow musi- CNS PHOTO/SERGIO MORAES, REUTERS eucharistic acclamations, Our Father and cians to work with the text and to prepare other prayers and responses used daily. music for various liturgical settings and sea- Hugo Parisi of Brazil dives from the 10- But it is only the first of 12 units into sons and to allow for the necessary catechesis meter platform during a practice session which the third edition of the Roman Missal explaining the reasons for the revisions to has been divided for translation purposes. It parishioners, the bishop explained. Aug. 4 in Bejing. Pope Benedict sent best includes most of the texts used in every cele- The most significant changes approved bration of Mass including responses to the by Rome include: wishes to China and international athletes celebrant by people participating in a liturgy. for a successful Olympic Games. The “In terms of the people’s part, it’s not going to require too much adjustment,” MASS, PAGE 5 Olympics officially open Aug. 8 in Beijing. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC AUGUST 10, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC
Official newspaper of the Bishop D’Arcy pays tribute Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 to two devoted priests PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy And looking to the future attacked as strongly as the family? Same-sex marriages are now legal in my home state of EDITOR: Tim Johnson Every summer, I make it a point to have a Massachusetts and in California. Same-sex ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer personal visit with each seminarian. I find adoptions are being supported. Something STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad these visits most encouraging. Our seminari- that has existed for centuries, that marriage is NEWS ans are men of high caliber. I recall words I between one man and one woman, receives Editorial Department had with Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (now intense opposition. If a woman has a large Pope Benedict XVI), at my “ad limina” visit. PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES family, perhaps six or seven children, she I think it was 1998, but it may have been finds herself questioned and even ridiculed. FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, 1993. At any rate, I said to him, we have Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Elmer BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY Yet, are not children the most blessed gift been careful in our discernment of vocations of all, and is not life sacred? A tip of the hat J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie and we have tried to do what God wants in to Father Phalen and his efforts to strengthen all areas of the diocese. Therefore, I believe Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane Our senior priest family life. Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister that in my final years here or perhaps indeed, Afterwards, I linked up with an old friend. Msgr. Bill Faber died while I was on vaca- after my retirement, the good Lord will send Margie Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Murray That would be Beth Lohmuller-Grisoli. I tion. I had visited him in the hospital after he us an increase of quality young men for our hired Beth in my early days as bishop, while and Deb Wagner suffered a severe stroke, and it seemed cer- diocese in the future. He replied, “Of course. Summer Intern: Monica Eichman she was still a student at Notre Dame major- tain that death was not far away. The death of That is salvation history. One man sows and ing in communications. She worked with us a priest calls for the presence of the bishop, if another reaps.” Many of our seminarians are Business Department for several years, and then went off to New it is at all possible. So I came back from working in parishes, and several helped on a Orleans to marry Ron Grisoli. They suffered BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice vacation overnight, and I had prepared for me retreat for teenagers under our Office of through Hurricane Katrina. She is now back AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber a folder with the beautiful letters that Msgr. Youth Ministry and Cindy Black. Matt in the diocese with her husband and three Faber had written to me over the years. I read BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Coonan is in Mexico, polishing his Spanish children, and we had a delightful dinner at [email protected] some of them at the end of Mass, after Father and working in a parish there. Thankfully, we Legends on the campus of Notre Dame. It Dave Carkenord, at the request of Msgr. now have five deacons, two to be ordained in was the first time I had been there, and it was Advertising Sales Faber, had presented a warm and beautiful October, and three more scheduled for the a joy to see all the Notre Dame pictures and homily. Msgr. Bill Faber was 99 years of age, following year. Four of the five are fluent in Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) memorabilia, including Grantland Rice’s our senior priest, and the founding pastor of Spanish. description of the four horsemen, and George (260) 456-2824 Queen of Angels. He dedicated himself to We will open the school year with 18 Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) Gipp’s message to Rockne, “when the breaks Our Lady, as a young man, asking her to find young men studying for the priesthood. Two are beating the boys,” etc. (574) 234-0687 the right vocation for him. He found his way of these are scheduled to be ordained in On Sunday, I celebrated Mass at one of Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY to St. Joseph, Rensselaer, which was at that October. Three have just been accepted to the the two oldest parishes in the diocese; Sacred time, a kind of college seminary where many seminary. Of the 18 studying for the priest- Heart Parish, which is in the Crypt under Published weekly except the fourth of our priests studied. He had a beautiful hood, 11 are graduates of our four Catholic Notre Dame, basilica. It was founded in 1842 Sunday in June, first and third weeks sense of the priesthood, and his letters over high schools. Of these, six are graduates of in July, first week in August and last by Father Edward Sorin, CSC, the founder of the years were very encouraging to me. Here Bishop Dwenger, three — Saint Joseph’s Notre Dame and of several of our parishes. week in December by the Diocese of is just one of them: High School, and two — Bishop Luers. St. Fort Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. The Holy Cross fathers have taken care of Vincent’s Parish, Fort Wayne, has the largest this parish for every day of its 166 years. I Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, Some abiding thoughts that arise as I seem to be number in the seminary, with six. That IN 46801. Periodicals postage paid at installed Father Thomas Jones, CSC, as pas- coming to the evening of my life. includes Ben Muhlenkamp, who claims a Fort Wayne, IN, and additional mailing tor. Father Tom has served with distinction at office. relationship with both St. Vincent’s and St. St. Pius X, Granger, and Christ the King, The Scripture text in reference to our loving Lord Mary of the Presentation, Geneva. Holy comes to mind: “He grew in wisdom and age.” South Bend. In addition to his responsibilities POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Family, South Bend, has the second largest There’s no doubt as far as I am concerned that I as pastor, he will also be involved in forma- Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort number of seminarians, with two. I am most tion of seminarians. Father Tony Szakaly, Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: have grown in age, but obvious doubts prevail encouraged by my meetings with these about the wisdom. However there is one thought CSC, a native son of Sacred Heart Parish, [email protected]. young men, and by the excellent reports from and an associate provincial of the Indiana surrounding my God — vocation to the priesthood their seminaries. As someone who spent SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Domestic in “in persona Christi” that grows overwhelmingly, it Province, joined us, and I had a delightful seems, with every beat of the heart. It is the sense many years on the seminary faculty, I am lunch with them afterward at the Morris Inn. advance, one year $20. Bundle rates quite impressed with the two seminaries available on request. Single copy 50¢. of wonderment and awe that prevails at the conse- cration of each eucharistic celebration, when, by the where our students study. Please keep all of A journey to Ohio tremendous power given by ordination, my repeti- them in your prayers, and pray that the Lord MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort continues to send us, every year, men of good A three-hour run to Ohio to celebrate the Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) tion of Our Lord’s divine words, Jesus is truly pres- quality to serve as priests in our diocese. Mass for another of our priests, who died last 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. ent under those forms of bread and wine. Yes, that week. Father Elden Miller, who served as BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South awe does flourish and always, with it, a depth of pastor at St. Vincent’s, Fort Wayne; thankfulness that beggar’s description. A weekend for families Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- Immaculate Conception, Kendallville; and 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. It was a joy to say the final Mass in a Surely, in the human sense, no priest is worthy of Queen of Peace, Mishawaka, spent the last weekend for a retreat presented to our 10 months of his life at his family home. He News deadline is the Monday morn- such a divine gift. And in reflection, always, is the teenagers in Donaldson, Ind.; through the ing before publication date. infinite love of the Sacred Heart for all humans so suffered greatly from a disease of the lungs. I guidance of our Office of Youth Ministry; our am grateful to Msgr. Lester, who went over a Advertising deadline is nine days completely evidenced in his sharing life and love director, Cindy Black; and her associate, before publication date. and truth all funneled especially into those closing week before he died to visit with him and Megan Oberhausen. How wonderful to see give him spiritual care. I also thank with all hours of banquet and cross. Truly the priestly life our seminarians working there, and our LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- my heart Father Dan Scheidt, his successor at has not been perfect, but with all honesty it has priests coming from all over the diocese to comes original, signed letters about been very happy, especially trying to carry out Queen of Peace, who went over with a issues affecting church life. Although shepherding wonderful people, with whose families give talks. “We have great priests,” said Ryan parishioner, Mike Portolese, and gave Father we cannot publish every letter we like every priest, I shared their births, growing Briscoe, a seminarian who helped on the Elden the sacrament of the sick and holy receive, we strive to provide a bal- years, marriages, successes and failures, deaths. retreat, and indeed, we do. Communion. Father Miller said, “Now give anced representation of expressed On Saturday, I celebrated evening Mass at me the whole thing, the long service. Don’t opinions and a variety of reflections And Mary, since you answered my prayers, after the famed Lourdes Grotto of Our Lady, Notre shorten it.” A tip of the hat also to Father on life in the church.We will choose graduation from high school, with the hint about Dame, for a special group. Senior citizens, Scheidt, who filled a bus with parishioners letters for publication based on read- the priesthood, my deepest thanks! like myself, will remember the famous Father er interest, timeliness and fairness. from Queen of Peace, who drove several Patrick Peyton, CSC. Like my own dear hours to Bellevue, Ohio, for the funeral Readers may agree or disagree with Finally dear Lord, since I am aware of failures, and mother, a native of County Mayo, Ireland, he the letter writers’ opinions. Letters which was held at a lovely church in that that any success is due to Divine impetus, I’m was the rosary priest. “A family that prays small Ohio town. must not exceed 500 words. All let- ready, I do hope, for any purging of faults by your together, stays together” was his motto. He ters must be signed and include a I am preparing to launch our 22nd Annual loving fire of Divine Love! — Msgr. William Faber had an extraordinary devotion to Our Lady phone number and address for verifi- Bishop’s Appeal this week, and the showing cation.We reserve the right to edit and brought movie stars and celebrities of our video to our priests; and on the next He was a priest for 72 years and celebrated letters for legal and other concerns. together to pray the rosary on the radio. day, a meeting with our principals in prepara- Mass daily, up until a few weeks of his death. Father John Phalen, CSC, carries on this min- tion for another school year. The summer is Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, So now, Father Robert Traub has taken his istry under the Holy Cross Family Ministries. too short, but perhaps you already knew that. P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN place. Father Bob also resides at Saint I celebrated the Mass on Saturday evening at And goodbye to you, Manny Ramirez, 46856-1169; or e-mail: Anne’s, but still says the early Mass many the grotto for a large crowd, and spoke to and thanks for the memories. See you all next [email protected] days at St. Jude’s, Fort Wayne. them about the fact that today, the family week. ISSN 0891-1533 must give witness. Is there anything being AUGUST 10, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Deacon Louis Father Elden Miller, Mishawaka McDougall remembered pastor, Scout chaplain, dies
FORT WAYNE — Louis “Mac” devotion to the BELLEVUE, Ohio — Father tion,” says Annette Mitchell, prin- McDougall, a permanent deacon program. “He Elden J. Miller, a retired priest of cipal of Queen of Peace School with the Diocese of Fort Wayne- came up from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South upon its reopening. She says South Bend, died peacefully, Fort Wayne Bend, died the morning of Father Miller was frequently visi- Saturday, July 26, at Saint Anne every week for Saturday, July 26, following a ble in the school and at sports Home. He was 90 years old. formation in lengthy illness. He was 80 years events, adding, “His presence at McDougall was born on July South Bend. He old and had been a priest for 54 school made a huge impression on 17, 1918, in Cleburne County, was dedicated.” years. He was known for his dedi- the students — they knew their Ark., to Lois and Louis He cation to the youth and involve- pastor cared.” McDougall. He was the only son describes ment in sports throughout his “He was very focused and very, and oldest of four children. DEACON LOUIS Deacon priesthood. very dedicated,” says Mike The family, whose religion is MCDOUGALL McDougall as Father Miller was born March Portolese, a parishioner who rooted in the Lutheran tradition, a “humble guy 7, 1928, in Bismarck, Ohio, to worked closely with Father Miller moved to Auburn in 1919 follow- who loved the church, a good and John and Veronica (Leis) Miller, and kept in touch with him until ing his father’s return from the holy person.” the sixth of 10 children. His family his death. Portolese recalls the war. There he was involved in the Deacon McDougall’s first and farmed, and he played baseball in close watch Father Miller kept on youth group in his church. only assignment took him to St. his youth. He also sang in the the parish, even riding his bike His sister, Geneva Sigler, Charles Borromeo in Fort Wayne choir at St. Sebastian Parish and around the grounds at night to recalls his passion for preaching, where he served for 17 years. sang at numerous priests’ first make sure all was secure. saying, “He ministered as a young Judy Coleman, secretary there, Masses. The image of all the vest- “He was just one of those rare man, in high recalls his ed priests standing together made people that never thought people school. We had impressive an impression on him. He men- FATHER ELDEN MILLER appreciated him, but had no idea what was known knowledge of tioned his interest to his pastor and how many people really did,” says as the Luther the Bible. She was soon attending Pontifical football for fifth and sixth graders. Portolese. League ... a “I don’t think he knew says, “He was College Josephinum in In 1974, Father Miller became Father Miller retired from church social very reverent Worthington, Ohio, for both his pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Queen of Peace in 2003. hour ... and he how many lives and holy,” and high school and seminary training. Parish in Fort Wayne, which was Following retirement, he lived in a loved to preach recalls Deacon Father Miller was ordained to in a period of rapid expansion. He small cottage on Jones Lake in there.” McDougall shar- the priesthood on May 8, 1954, at collaborated with parishioners to Rome City. When asked, he assist- She adds that he touched.” ing his thoughts the St. Turibius Chapel of install a field for football and soc- ed at parishes around the diocese. her brother was on marriage, Pontifical College Josephinum by cer. It was named Miller Field in He enjoyed reading and watching “thoughtful, RHONDA MCDOUGALL divorce and Archbishop Amleto Giovanni his honor when he left the parish baseball and college football. His helpful and very annulments, Cicognani, an apostolic delegate in 1984. favorite teams were Notre Dame, laid-back.” expertise gained who would later become dean of From 1984 to 1988, he was the Cleveland Indians and the Following from his posi- the College of Cardinals. pastor of Immaculate Conception Cincinnati Reds. high school tion in the dioce- At the time, Father Miller’s Parish, Kendallville. In 1988, he At the time he needed assisted graduation in 1936, he worked for san marriage tribunal. Deacon home diocese in Ohio had too returned to Mishawaka to serve as care, he moved to Bellevue, Ohio, Auburn Printing as a typesetter McDougall also performed many many priests to accommodate, so pastor of Queen of Peace Parish. to be with his sister and brother-in- until he moved to Fort Wayne to baptisms over the years, as well as he wrote to Archbishop John F. “He was a real friend to the law. attend Indiana Business College. serving as an extraordinary minis- Noll, who then invited him to youth,” says Frank Freeman, for- Mass of Christian Burial was He met and married his beloved ter of the Eucharist for the sick. serve as a priest of the Diocese of mer diocesan and regional director held on July 31 at Immaculate wife Marie in 1945 at St. Michael Health concerns had Fort Wayne. Father Miller’s first of Catholic Scouting and a Queen Conception Church, Bellevue, Parish in Waterloo. Prior to their McDougall and his wife of 63 assignment was at St. Joseph of Peace parishioner. Starting in Ohio, with Bishop John M. marriage, McDougall had convert- years moving to Saint Anne’s Parish in Mishawaka. 1988, Father Miller served as D’Arcy presiding. Father Miller ed to Catholicism. He was Home in November of 2006. “I always thought the nicest chaplain of the Scouts in the South was buried at St. Sebastian employed by General Electric as a On one visit with her father years as a priest probably were in Bend area. Freeman recalls that Cemetery in Bismarck, Ohio, next cost analyst for 30 years. prior to his death, Rhonda recalls Mishawaka,” he told Today’s Father Miller came to camp every to his parents. The couple had one daughter, him saying, “I think of Heaven. I Catholic in 2004. This was due year and was present for the sacra- He is survived by Wilma Rhonda, who recalls her father as can’t wait to see the Lord.” largely to the fact that, as an assis- ments as well as awards presenta- Bednarz, Bernetta Daniel, Arden a “good and loving husband to my The fruits of Deacon tant, he had more time than the tions. The Scouts gave Father (Millie) Miller, Harriet (Howard) mother and a good provider.” McDougall’s labor have come to pastor to do activities, such as Miller the St. George Award, the Hahler, Dorothy (Paul) Schaffer, She adds, “He was straightfor- pass, says daughter Rhonda. “I starting a physical education pro- highest award they were capable Harold (Barbara) Miller, and ward and meticulous. He was very don’t think he knew how many gram for kids, teaching boys box- of bestowing. He also received Norma (Eldon) Young. Also sur- present to me emotionally. He lives he touched. People are telling ing and wrestling, coaching fifth recognition from the national viving are many nieces, nephews always told me if I had a problem me how his teachings were so and sixth grade basketball, starting office of Catholic Scouting. and friends. He was preceded in to come to him and we would helpful in their knowing the Lord. a drama club and overseeing a “It was always a good feeling, death by a sister, Marcella Geiger, solve it together.” He brought them closer to God.” high school youth group that drew that they accepted this guy, not and a brother, John Miller. Upon retiring in the early ‘70s, In addition to his passion for over 200 students. only as a priest, but as a friend,” Memorial contributions may be McDougall entered the diaconate serving the church, McDougall Father Miller served 17 years at Freeman recalls. “”He loved the made to the library being built at training program in the diocese. enjoyed spending time with his St. Joseph, Mishawaka, before kids, and they loved him. He was Queen of Peace School, 4508 He was one of eight men to be beloved wife and daughter. He being transferred in 1971 to St. like an old grandfather to the Vistula Rd., Mishawaka, IN ordained to the permanent dia- also enjoyed bowling and fishing Joseph Parish, Roanoke. While kids.” 46544; to the St. Vincent DePaul conate by Bishop Leo Pursley on in his spare time. McDougall is assigned to Roanoke, he also In 2000, Father Miller oversaw Society; or to Stein Hospice, 1200 Aug. 30, 1975. survived by his wife, Marie, assisted at St. Catherine of the reopening of Queen of Peace Sycamore Lane, Sandusky, OH Brian Miller, permanent deacon daughter Rhonda and three sisters, Alexandria Parish, Nix Settlement. School, which had closed in 1970. 44870. at St. Anthony de Padua in South Geneva Sigler, Demaris Rice and In Roanoke, he got involved in the “Father Miller strongly believed Bend, remembers his classmate’s Vada Albright. local Little League and started in the value of a Catholic educa- Conscience rights should unite both sides on abortion, cardinal says require hospitals, clinics, medical public comment on a proposed rule and implement laws on conscience this supposedly objective medical BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN schools and other health care insti- if and when it is published.” protection may provide an standard. tutions to certify they would not But he said the issue “provides answer,” he added. “Now they have reversed their WASHINGTON (CNS) — discriminate against people who self-described ‘pro-choice’ advo- The Times quoted leaders of stand, claiming that conscientious Protecting the conscience rights of oppose abortion based on their cates an opportunity to demon- organizations that support keeping objection to these procedures is so health care providers should be an “religious beliefs or moral convic- strate their true convictions.” abortion legal as saying the regula- pervasive in the health care profes- issue on which both supporters and tions.” “Do they at least hold that tions could be interpreted to apply sions that policies protecting con- opponents of abortion can agree, The proposed regulations have ‘freedom of choice’ must belong to to various forms of birth control. science rights will eliminate access Cardinal Justin Rigali of not been made public but were everyone, including those who “This is an interesting charge,” to them,” he added. Philadelphia said in a letter to apparently leaked to The New York have deep moral concerns in this Cardinal Rigali wrote. “For many Saying that the two claims members of Congress. Times and some members of area?” Cardinal Rigali asked. “Or years, pro-abortion groups have “cancel each other out,” the cardi- The cardinal, who chairs the Congress in mid-July. is the ‘pro-choice’ label a mislead- insisted that abortion and related nal said that if there is such “wide- U.S. bishops’ Committee for Pro- “I am not writing to comment ing mask for an agenda of actively services are ‘basic’ and mandatory spread ethical disapproval” for a Life Activities, said his July 18 let- publicly on the details of an unpub- promoting and even imposing aspects of health care. They have procedure that it must be “imposed ter was prompted by reports that lished draft allegedly leaked from a morally controversial procedures opposed conscience clauses ... on unwilling physicians and nurses the U.S. Department of Health and government agency,” Cardinal on those who conscientiously hold claiming that they protect an irra- by force of law,” then it might not Human Services is preparing pro- Rigali said. “The Catholic bishops’ different views? tional ‘refusal’ by a tiny minority be “as ‘basic’ as pro-abortion posed regulations that would conference will be glad to provide “Reactions to efforts to reaffirm of religious zealots to comply with groups imagine.” 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC AUGUST 10, 2008 John Michael Talbot Anglican leader calls for moratorium to perform in South Bend on practices causing division CANTERBURY, England (CNS) group of Christians can believe BY KAY COZAD singles and families in the United — The spiritual head of the they have “a profound fresh States. He, along with Viola, his worldwide Anglican Communion insight” and rightly try to per- wife of 19 years, continues to called for moratoriums on the suade others of its validity. SOUTH BEND — John Michael lead the group now known as the blessing of same-sex unions, the “A healthy church gives space Talbot considers himself an Brothers and Sisters of Charity. ordination of openly gay people for such exchanges,” he said. “elder artist” within the Christian The “Little Portion Hermitage,” and naming bishops for disgrun- “But the Christian with the new music arena these days, but con- home of Talbot and the group, tled Anglicans in other church insight can’t claim straight away tinues to produce and per- offers on-campus retreats, jurisdictions. that this is now what the church form his contemplative and informa- “I hope that a little more of God believes or intends; and it tunes for audiences across mutual responsibility and quite rightly takes a long time the nation. Talbot will be accountability, a bit more willing- before any novelty can begin to performing in concert at ness to walk in step will make us find a way into the public litur- St. Anthony de Padua more like a church” rather than a gy.” Parish on Tuesday, Sept. loose collection of nation-based At the press conference, he 9. Christian communities, Anglican told reporters that the problem Born in Oklahoma Archbishop Rowan Williams of with blessing same-sex unions is into a musical family, Canterbury said at an Aug. 3 that “as soon as there is a liturgi- Talbot began playing press conference. cal form, it gives the impression piano, drums and gui- The archbishop spoke at the that this has the church’s stamp tar at an early age. CNS PHOTO/COURTESY OF ANGLICAN COMMUNION end of the Lambeth Conference, (of approval) on it,” but the Following a move to NEWS SERVICE a 19-day meeting of Anglican Anglican Communion as a whole Indianapolis when Cardinal Walter Kasper, left, presi- bishops from around the world. is not ready to condone gay the young musician dent of the Pontifical Council for Some 200 bishops declined their unions. was only nine, the Promoting Christian Unity, walks invitations to participate because Respecting the moratorium family formed a of the presence of bishops from with Anglican Archbishop Rowan should create “space for study popular folk band North America, where some dio- Williams of Canterbury July 29 and free discussion without pres- that performed ceses bless same-sex unions and during the Lambeth Conference in sure” and for an affirmation that across the where an openly gay priest was Canterbury, England. Cardinal “the onus of proof is on those Midwest. ordained a bishop. Kasper was among the ecumenical who seek a new understanding” Then, like Archbishop Williams also was of how to interpret Scripture and many teens of guests at the once-a-decade asked about his hopes for contin- tradition, he said. that era, Talbot Anglican leadership meeting. ued Roman Catholic-Anglican In his Lambeth Conference became interest- tion dialogue. closing address, he also called it ed in rock music and began can Cardinal Walter Kasper, presi- a “grave breach of charity” for a performing with his brother Archbishop Williams told the be found dent of the Vatican’s Pontifical conservative province to name Terry, in their band Mason press that details for structures on his Web site, Council for Promoting Christian bishops for traditionalist Proffit. The band evolved from ensuring greater unity within the www.johnmichaeltalbot.com. Unity, had told the Anglican bish- Anglicans who disagree with rock and roll to country rock and Anglican Communion and a In addition to his acclaimed ops that the ordination of women their own province’s practices became known as one of the covenant that every province tenor vocals and classical guitar priests, and especially women regarding homosexuality and the forerunners in the newly emerg- would be asked to sign “still need skill, Talbot is songwriter, author bishops, makes the goal of ordination of women. For ing genre, producing five a good deal of clarification.” of over a dozen books, teacher Anglican-Roman Catholic full, instance, some conservative albums. However, he said, where many and retreat master. He regularly visible union much more difficult African bishops have named Talbot’s music has been an people predicted the meeting travels the country speaking and to envisage. bishops for traditionalist integral part of his faith journey, would mark a major fracturing of performing for those seeking a Archbishop Williams also was Anglicans in the United States which has taken him from his the Anglican Communion, the deeper relationship with Jesus asked if he thought there would who no longer recognized the family’s religion rooted in the Lambeth Conference demonstrat- Christ. All proceeds return be a third round of the formal authority of bishops in the Methodist tradition to ed “a surprising level of sheer directly to the monastic commu- theological dialogue conducted Episcopal Church. Catholicism. After leaving the willingness to stay together, a nity. by the Anglican-Roman Catholic Archbishop Williams later told rock band, he joined the surprising level of agreement Talbot’s reflective music is a International Commission. reporters that by their actions the Christian music movement. about what might be necessary to powerful venue for worship and “I think our Roman Catholic conservative bishops were in “I was in the rock band until I make that happen.” quiet meditation and he believes friends are looking at what effect saying of the Episcopal was 19. That’s when the ‘Jesus He also said there was “wide his contemplative sound is an emerges at this conference to see bishops, “You can’t trust them to Movement’ hit,” says the artist. agreement about the need for expression of prayer, saying, “I how that might feed into any safeguard the essence of His first self-titled Christian moratoria, on both sides, where never try to proselytize. ... The planning for ARCIC III,” he said. Christian orthodoxy.” record was produced in 1976, divisive actions are concerned,” goal of my music is to usher peo- “I am still very hopeful about “That is not something a followed closely by his second particularly blessing gay mar- ple back into prayer. Then God that.” Christian should say lightly of album “The New Earth.” riages, ordaining gay prelates and can take care of them.” He adds, The archbishop also said, another,” he said. During his search for a spiri- naming bishops to care for dissi- “I let the music speak for itself.” “While full, visible unity may, Closing the Lambeth tual home, Talbot says, “As I dents in other dioceses. The South Bend community is from the perspective of the Conference, he told bishops, searched for church, I was look- Archbishop Williams said that anxious to welcome John Vatican, look further off than “Our communion longs to stay ing for a radical form of in dealing pastorally with homo- Michael Talbot for the they would like in light of some together — but not only as an Christianity.” sexuals a Christian community “Rebuilding Tour,” sponsored by of the decisions made by association of polite friends. It is That’s when he stumbled could not act simply from what is St. Anthony Parish and the Christ Anglican provinces — particular- seeking a deeper entry into the across the writings of Thomas seen as a human rights agenda; Renews His Parish Committee, ly around the issue of the ordina- place where Christ stands, to find Merton and St. Francis of Assisi. the church’s response must be at St. Anthony de Padua Parish tion of women — I don’t think its unity there.” “The readings touched my theologically sound, he said. on Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. Admission is that’s a reason for suspending the heart,” he recalls. In his closing address to the $17.50 per person with sponsor- dialogue or giving up on it.” Lambeth Conference, he said a Immersing himself deeply in ships available for $100. the study of the Catholic Church, The sponsorship includes two Talbot moved into a hermitage in tickets and a business card-sized Indianapolis, withdrawing from ad in the concert program. A the music industry. He converted large portion of the proceeds will to Catholicism and joined the be used to assist the rebuilding of Secular Franciscan Order in the monastery, which was 1978. destroyed in a fire in April. Of the Catholic faith, he says, NEW HOURS “I love the church because it allows ... a religious stream of Beginning September 2008 Christianity to exist and prosper. Saturdays: 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM It provides a way for people to experience Christian living and a Tuesdays: 8:30 AM until 7:00 PM deeper relationship with Christ.” By 1979 spiritual seekers had Regular Hours begun to join him at the her- Monday-Friday 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM mitage where Talbot founded a house of prayer and in 1982 the shown here... 8” bronze O group moved to Eureka Springs, Seating is limited. For information The Archbishop Noll Cathoic Center Ark. There Talbot founded the or to purchase tickets contact Ed “Jesus with the Children” first integrated monastic commu- or Ruth Charleston at (574) 233- from “MasterPeace Collection” $39.95 915 South Clinton Street - Fort Wayne - 422-4611 nity of celibate brothers, sisters, 1559. AUGUST 10, 2008 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5
fathers, the unchanging teaching of challenging the prospects of suc- gathering,” the cardinal said. our laws and not violate them, we the church, and in the profound cess, keep sowing, keep sowing in The very act of migration is a also are bound to correct unjust conviction of our nation’s history confidence that God’s providence hopeful one, he said, because it is laws,” Cardinal Mahony said. MIGRATION that the real heart of America has will provide the good soil. Do not based in the belief that a better life “The terms ‘rule of law’ and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 not changed, that its willingness to give up; your seed will reach it is possible for the migrant and his ‘national security’ should no right a wrong has not faulted, that yet; keep sowing, because if you family. longer be used to justify the harsh it needs only continuous courage, stop the people will perish.” He outlined some suggestions and inhumane treatment of immi- “I like to go to workshops to unwavering confidence in the Cardinal Mahony more directly for the church to work to change grants, refugees or asylum seekers. keep updated with the immigration goodness of people and a trust in took on the failure of Congress to the current situation, including While we acknowledge the right changes,” she said. God’s love for the poor and the pass comprehensive immigration continuing to reach out and sup- and the need for our government In addition to workshops, stranger,” said Cardinal McCarrick reform legislation and the federal port immigrants; holding elected to enforce the law, we must remind Ostragnai was able to speak with in his homily July 28. enforcement policies that have led officials accountable by insisting our fellow Americans that man- senatorial staff concerning immi- Drawing from the Gospel read- to “the separation of families, the on a human approach to immi- made law does not permit the vio- gration rights and reform. ing of the parable of the mustard harassment and profiling of U.S. grants; changing attitudes toward lation of God’s law.” “It was my first time to go to seed, Cardinal McCarrick said the citizens and legal residents, the migrants through education; and Capitol Hill,” she said. “We shared story is full of optimism “that the expanded use of detention against working to reform immigration concerns on immigration reform kingdom of heaven itself can be those who are not a flight risk or a laws. Kay Cozad from Today’s Catholic and the needs of refugees.” She sown in men’s hearts like a seed.” danger and, tragically, deaths in “While we are bound to respect contributed to this story. added that she was pleased with The sowing of seeds is a theme the United States desert.” the attentive nature of the govern- in many of Jesus’ parables, he The recent national policy ment staff. noted, with one important lesson described as “deportation by attri- Ostragnai hopes to educate that the seed is the word of God. tion” has a goal of creating “such a local voters on advocating for He said that lesson “is often dangerous and unwelcoming reform by calling their senators in lost because of the hardness of atmosphere that immigrants and Washington, D.C. men’s hearts, the timidity of their their families leave the United A highlight of the conference belief and the temptations of the States because they have no other for Ostragnai was the opening world, which sometimes allure choice,” said Cardinal Mahony. Mass, concelebrated by bishops them into political positions which It has led to fear among immi- from all around the United States they know in their hearts are grant communities and a hostile and Guatemala, and spoken in sev- wrong, since they do not conform atmosphere, “fanning the flames of eral languages. “It was spectacular to the loving providence of God.” intolerance, xenophobia and, at and beautiful,” she said. “There He said the parable also has a times, bigotry,” he continued. was so much energy.” message “to keep sowing the seed, “Such a national policy is “I see our challenge as one of no matter what the likelihood of doomed to fail because it underes- shouting out the message of the success ... no matter how hard the timates the human spirit, the spirit Gospel, the words of the holy sowing may be, no matter how of hope that we celebrate in this
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• Whenever the priest says, “The Lord be with you,” the peo- ple will respond, “And with your spirit.” The current response is “And also with you.” • In the first form of the peni- tential rite, the people will confess that “I have greatly sinned ... through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault.” In the current version, that part is much shorter: “I have sinned through my own fault.” • The Gloria has been translated differently and the structure of the prayer will have changes from the current text. • The opening of the Nicene Creed changes from “We believe ...” to “I believe ...”; other changes in the prayer also have been made. • Before the preface, when the priest says, “Let us give thanks to the Lord our God,” instead of say- ing, “It is right to give him thanks Sunday and weekday Lectionary new Roman Missal in English had and praise,” the people will readings for Lent, but at their June been approved by the bishops and respond, “It is right and just.” meeting in Orlando, Fla., and in confirmed by the Vatican. • The Sanctus will start “Holy, subsequent mail balloting they According to the current sched- Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.” rejected a 700-page translation of ule, the earliest that the Vatican Our experienced and professional staff is dedicated The current versions says “Holy, the proper prayers for Sundays and could receive the final sections of to providing the highest quality of nursing care. holy, holy Lord, God of power and feast days during the liturgical the translation project would be might.” year. November 2010. • Daily Mass • The new response at the The rejected section is to come The actual timetable will • Medicare Certified “Ecce Agnus Dei” (“Behold the before the full body of bishops depend on the work of the Lamb of God”) is: “Lord, I am not again at their November general International Commission on • Secured Neighborhoods for Alzheimer Care worthy that you should enter under assembly in Baltimore, along with English in the Liturgy, made up of my roof, but only say the word two other sections totaling about representatives of the world’s 11 • Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapies and my soul shall be healed.” 500 pages. main English-speaking bishops’ In 2001 the Vatican issued new When the bishops approved the conferences and decisions of the • One and Two Bedroom Assisted Living Apartments rules requiring liturgical transla- first section in June 2006, Bishop USCCB Administrative • Independent Living Patio Homes tions to follow the original Latin Donald W. Trautman of Erie, Pa., Committee in setting the agenda more strictly and completely — a called it “a truly important for the general meetings. For Information, Call: (260) 897-2841 more literal translation approach moment in liturgy in the United A two-thirds majority of the called formal equivalence. The States.” He then chaired the U.S. nation’s Latin-rite bishops must 515 N. Main Street, Avilla, Indiana 46710 resulting new translation adheres bishops’ Committee on the approve each unit of the missal Provena Health, a Catholic health system, builds communities far more closely to the normative Liturgy, now called the Committee translation. After each section is Latin text issued by the Vatican. on Divine Worship. approved, it is sent to the Vatican of healing and hope by compassionately responding to human Two other sections of the Bishop Trautman said at that Congregation for Divine Worship need in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Roman Missal have come before time that he did not expect the new and the Sacraments for confirma- the bishops. In November 2007 Order of Mass to be implemented tion. Visit us at www.provena.org/sacredheart they approved a revision of all the in the United States until the entire 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC AUGUST 10, 2008
managed to pass down the spoken Priests must spread language from one generation to Gospel where people the next — a point of pride for Maaloulans, who are quick to note live, work, says cardinal that they speak “the mother of Semitic languages.” Aramaic also VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Priests EWS RIEFS N B is spoken in two other towns in the cannot fulfill their missionary area — Jabaadeen and Serkha — mandate by staying in their recto- but with its historic churches and ries and churches waiting for peo- monasteries, Maaloula is the cen- ple to come to them, said Brazilian POPE GREETS ELDERLY, CAREGIVERS IN NORTHERN ITALY ter of Aramaic culture. Cardinal Claudio Hummes, presi- dent of the Congregation for Clergy. “It is also necessary to rise Calls for action, prayer up and go to where people and families dwell, live and work,” the follow professor’s cardinal said in a letter to priests desecration of host marking the Aug. 4 feast of St. John Vianney, the famed French ST. CLOUD, Minn. (CNS) — The parish priest. “When priests move, pastor of the Catholic parish in the church moves,” said the cardi- Morris and a spokeswoman for the nal, emphasizing the importance Diocese of St. Cloud have urged of a priest’s example in getting Catholics to contact the University every Catholic parishioner to take of Minnesota-Morris to express seriously his or her obligation to their anger about a professor who share faith in Jesus. The mandate desecrated a host reported to be to preach the Gospel to the ends of consecrated. They also asked the earth still requires foreign mis- Catholics to pray for Paul Z. sionaries, he said, but missionary Myers, the professor, and for oth- work also must take place where, ers who share his views. Myers, in despite the fact that Christianity a blog posting in early July, vowed has been present for centuries, the to desecrate a consecrated host and faith of many people has weak- asked readers to send him “some ened or is nonexistent. consecrated Communion wafers.” On July 24 he posted a photo showing he had put a nail through Vatican laicizes a host he said he had received in Paraguayan bishop response to his request. Catholics should “share their outrage that the elected president school continues to employ some- CNS PHOTO/ALESSIA GIULIANI, CATHOLIC PRESS PHOTO one who so blatantly attacks the ASUNCION, Paraguay (CNS) — Catholic Church’s beliefs and The Vatican has laicized a bishop Pope Benedict XVI greets elderly residents and their caregivers following the Angelus what she holds to be most holy,” elected Paraguayan president, prayer during his vacation in Bressanone, Italy, Aug. 3. said Rebecca Kurowski, director allowing him to take office in of communications for the St. August without violating church Cloud Diocese, which includes law, said the papal nuncio to city of Madison sent the diocese a known as PEPFAR, has to date Morris. “While we must condemn Paraguay. “The pope has granted Family, social justice summons to demolish the church. provided $19 billion to support the the attacks he makes, we must not him the loss of his clerical status ... Demolition is expected to be com- treatment of millions globally, to condemn him, but pray for him out he’s a layman now,” said complementary causes, pleted by the end of the summer, provide health care workers, and of love,” said Father Timothy Archbishop Orlando Antonini, the King said. supreme knight says to carry out educational programs Baltes, pastor of Assumption papal nuncio, at a press conference that focus on prevention, CHERRY HILL, N.J. (CNS) — In Parish in Morris. “Only God can July 30. Fernando Lugo, who monogamy, fidelity and absti- a “broken landscape” in which touch such a heart, and that is what became known as “the bishop of Vatican tells nence. Before signing the bill — long-held cultural norms have we pray for.” the poor,” was elected president of passed in a bipartisan effort by traditionalist Anglicans been abandoned, family life and Paraguay April 20 after campaign- both houses of Congress — the social justice concerns must go ing against corruption and for it is studying unity president credited the initiative for hand in hand, the supreme knight Benedictine nuns in greater equality for the country’s saving millions of lives. He pre- of the Knights of Columbus told a indigenous people and poor peas- request dicted the reauthorization of the Indiana help employees national conference July 27. “Not ant farmers. When Lugo takes program and the additional funds OTTAWA (CNS) — The Vatican only do social justice efforts draw with cost of gas office Aug. 15, he will end the will support treatment for at least 3 has assured a group of traditional- strength from the love of family more than 60-year rule of the million people, prevent 12 million EVANSVILLE (CNS) — Theresa ist Anglicans that it is studying life, but the family, through partic- Colorado Party. “This is the first new HIV infections worldwide Lampert said she was "pleased and seriously their request for full ipating in works of social justice, case within the church in which a and provide support and care for blessed" when she found out the communion with the Roman can deepen its love and guard bishop receives a dispensation,” 12 million affected by HIV/AIDS, Sisters of St. Benedict of Catholic Church. Cardinal William against the danger of turning in on said Archbishop Antonini. “Yes, including 5 million orphans and Ferdinand would help pay for her J. Levada, head of the Vatican’s itself,” said Carl A. Anderson in there have been many other priests vulnerable children. Officials from gas to get back and forth to work. doctrinal congregation, also linked the final keynote talk at the confer- the pope has left in the status of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Lampert, a certified nursing assis- the issue of corporate unity for the ence on “Life, Justice & Family: layman, but never a member of the Bishops, Catholic Relief Services tant, helps provide nursing care for Traditional Anglican Communion Partners in the New hierarchy until today.” and the Catholic Medical Mission members of the Benedictine com- to larger issues within the Evangelization,” held July 25-27 Board applauded the reauthoriza- munity. Now, the community is Anglican Communion. “The situa- in Cherry Hill. “Those who work tion within the Anglican tion of the program. helping pay for her daily round trip Demolition begins for in family life and social justice of about 39 miles from her home Communion in general has should work together to discover Wisconsin cathedral become markedly more complex,” to the Benedictines' monastery in how the fruitfulness of the family In the Syrian desert, Ferdinand. The religious commu- Cardinal Levada said in a letter to can benefit society, and how serv- ruined by arson in 2005 Archbishop John Hepworth of nity has begun a temporary pro- ing society can enrich the family,” the language of Jesus gram to help pay the amount above MADISON, Wis. (CNS) — Three Blackwood, Australia, primate of he said. the baseline cost of $3 per gallon. years after it was gutted by arson, the Traditional Anglican lives on To determine the cost of gas, they St. Raphael Cathedral in down- Communion. “As soon as the con- MAALOULA, Syria (CNS) — will use the average retail price for town Madison is coming down gregation is in a position to Bush reauthorizes Aramaic, the language of Jesus the Evansville area on the last day despite several efforts to prevent respond more definitely concern- that flourished in villages thou- of each month, as listed on AAA's its demolition. A group called Save ing the proposals you have sent, PEPFAR, promising sands of years ago, is being kept media Web site for retail gasoline St. Ray’s has tried to stop it. The we will inform you.” Last October, billions for global alive in the Syrian desert, about an prices. To establish the number of group filed an application in June Traditional Anglican Communion hour’s drive from Damascus. gallons each employee uses to with the Madison Landmarks bishops from around the world HIV/AIDS care Today, Aramaic is spoken in met in plenary session in commute, the sisters will assume Commission to have the church WASHINGTON (CNS) — With Maaloula, an ancient mountainous Portsmouth, England, and signed a they average 20 miles per gallon deemed an official Madison land- the stroke of a pen, President town with two historic monaster- letter “seeking full, corporate, and use the distance between the mark. However, a decision on the George W. Bush extended a U.S. ies, Catholic and Orthodox, both sacramental union” with the Holy employee's home and the application will not be made until program July 30 to provide global built into the cliffs. Georgette See. The Traditional Anglican monastery as given on the Rand a hearing Aug. 18. After two failed HIV/AIDS relief for another five Halabi, a tour guide at St. Serge Communion, formed in 1990 as a McNally Web site. The requests for an injunction to pre- years and fill its coffers with $48 Melkite Catholic convent in worldwide body, represents so- Benedictine sisters currently have vent it from going forward, the billion to address what he said is Maaloula, grew up speaking called continuing Anglicans who 73 employees — 49 are full time demolition has begun. Brent King, “one of the world’s greatest Aramaic. “I don’t write it,” she left the Canterbury-led Anglican and 24 part time. director of communications for the humanitarian challenges.” said. “But I want to learn.” Local Communion over the ordination of Diocese of Madison, said the dem- Inaugurated in 2003, the residents’ Arabic education has women. olition of the cathedral was a nec- President’s Emergency Program never offered formal instruction in essary step. Earlier in the year the for AIDS Relief, more commonly written Aramaic, but they have AUGUST 10, 2008 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7
this fall. So even though we opened Warsaw Knights collect Padua Hall only four years ago, the most money with Tootsie continued growth of the university and the demand for oncampus Roll fundraiser housing have made it necessary to WARSAW — The Indiana build this additional facility.” ROUND THE IOCESE The architect for the project is Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll A D fundraiser benefits the intellectu- Fort Wayne firm Design ally challenged throughout the Collaborative. The contractor is state of Indiana. This year, the another local company, Shawnee Archbishop Noll Council 4511 in GRADUATES RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS FROM WATERLOO Construction and Engineering. Warsaw collected the most money in the state with a total of Legacy Dinner benefits $17,576.34. More than $14,000 of those funds was presented to St. Vincent de Paul Society Special Olympics. Over the years, SOUTH BEND — Seats are avail- Council 4511 has raised in excess able for the first annual Legacy of $341,000. Dinner of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, which will take place on Forever Learning Sept. 4 at the Hilton Garden Inn on the campus of Saint Mary’s announces fall classes College. SOUTH BEND — Forever The keynote speaker is Mike Learning is launching the fall Collins, public address announcer semester with the new course for all University of Notre Dame guide. Holy Cross Father Louis home football games since 1981. Putz would be very happy with the Collins will share football stories, progress and excitement that his and other stories from his long idea has offered to the over-50 career as a local TV anchor man, population in South Bend and sur- first for WNDU-TV and more rounding communities. recently with WSBT-TV. The fall semester will begin Emcee for the event will be Bob Sept. 8 and end Nov. 28. Lux, longtime radio and television Registration will take place at personality for WSBT. He is cur- Little Flower Parish Center on rently with the four-station WSBT Aug. 26, 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. Radio Group. to 1 p.m. The dinner will celebrate more Thirteen new classes make 93 than 100 years of service to Michiana’s poor, by the St. Vincent classes in all and are the most that PROVIDED BY ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH, WATERLOO has ever been offered. Some are: de Paul Society of St. Joseph • “Ballet for Adults” taught by Recent graduates, shown above, from St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Waterloo, each County, and the society’s connec- tion to a worldwide organization the Southhold Dance Theater; received $500 scholarships for achievement and financial aid from the parish. Presented • Fall at Fernwood Botanical that is celebrating its 175th anniver- Gardens; with the scholarships at a June 8 Mass are the following: front row, from left, Emily sary this year. There will also be a silent auc- • History classes will include Miller, Hamilton High School, Molly Jensen and Katherine Arnt, both from Lakewood Matt Baumgartner’s “Angevin tion featuring many items including Kings of England”; Park; back row, Kenneth Sezman, Hamilton High School, and Lucas Feller and Courtney Notre Dame football tickets, pho- tography and spa packages, and gift • Class at the Snite will cover Harpenau, both of DeKalb High School. The scholarships were gifts from St. Michael the the ‘30s and ‘40s in “Print and certificates from local businesses. Images”; Archangel Parish, St. Michael Rosary Society, St. Michael Harvest House, St. Anne Study Reserved seats are $50. Complete tables, for 10 people, are • The Center for History will Club, St. Rose of Lima Study Club, Margaret Miller, Glen and Coleen Snyder in celebra- present a return course on the available for $500. To make a reser- turn-of-the-century in South tion of their 50th wedding anniversary and additional anonymous donors. Funding was vation, call (574) 234-6000, ext. Bend; 108 by Aug. 27. • A new writing class on also received as memorials for Ruth Buchs, Muriel Clark, Carolann Davis, Earl and Phyllis Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. “Writing Your Life Story” will be DeLucenay, Ed Kott, Dean and Isabel Luke, John Thomas Miller, Bill Reardon, Irene with plenty of time for viewing taught by Walton Collins; silent auction items. Dinner begins • International short story class Siebenaler and Marco T. Ulbrich. at 7 p.m. of Sonia Gernes; • “Dining with Diabetes” will Alliance for Catholic present cooking tips for diabetics organization providing housing the best musicians in the Midwest by a bathroom. The hall will con- by Edie Sutton; and supportive services for home- at one festival in Fort Wayne. tain laundry facilities, lounges, a Education celebrates 15 • A preview of the South Bend less families with children. Everyone in the tri-state area from computer lab, Internet access and years of service to Symphony Orchestra season will Tickets are available at (260) 456- serious musicians to casual listen- study rooms. be presented by Steve Ingle in 4172 and ers will enjoy Roots and Rhythm Clare Hall will connect to Catholic schools www.rootsandrhythm.org. at the Headwaters.” Bonzel Hall through an atrium, pro- “Masterworks”; NOTRE DAME — In celebration • The computer classes will Roots and Rhythm at the Ann Helmke, executive direc- viding additional lobby space for Headwaters features musical tor of Vincent Village, stated Bonzel as well as handicap accessi- of its 15 years of service to Catholic expand to include a new class on schools, the University of Notre the “Introducton to Using the styles to meet everyone’s taste. “When families are homeless, bility. The hall is named for Clare • MOJO & the Bayou Gypsies they lose their roots, which give of Assisi, an Italian saint and one of Dame’s Alliance for Catholic iMac” with Ed Weiss, and Eve Education (ACE) program hosted a Sobol will teach “Using the (Cajun and zydeco) them a sense of belonging in the the first followers of St. Francis of • Kenny & Amanda Smith community. This affects the stabil- Assisi. jubilee weekend for its graduates Internet” in addition to “Basic and other supporters July 24-27. Vista for Seniors” who want to (bluegrass and gospel) ity that gives a sense of rhythm or The project is in three phases: • Arvel Bird (contemporary direction to their daily lives. We first is the construction of an addi- The weekend featured seminars learn computer skills; on current issues in Catholic educa- • Sister Frances O’Connor and Native American) are calling this festival Roots and tional parking lot that will be com- • Ty Causey (R and B) Rhythm to emphasize the impor- pleted in August 2008. Second is tion and a keynote address by Becky Drury will teach a class on Sarah Martinez Tucker, “Putting Justice into Practice” and • Possum Trot Orchestra (tradi- tance of establishing both roots the building of Clare Hall to be tional roots style) and rhythm in the lives of the completed in August 2009. Third is Undersecretary of Education for Carol Regan and Jan Jenkins will the U.S. Department of Education. introduce the “Scripture as • Bill Lupkin Blues Band homeless families we serve in the upgrading of Bonzel Hall to be (blues) Vincent Village.” completed in August 2010. During Cardinal DiNardo of the Spirituality” on the writings of Archdiocese of Houston celebrat- Father Richard Rohr. • The SwingBillies (toe-tap- the upgrading of Bonzel Hall, the ping acoustic) University of Saint freshmen scheduled to live there ed the opening Mass on July 25, The festival is a family event. will be in Clare Hall. When the during which 180 ACE teachers Roots & Rhythm concert Ticket prices are $20 prior to the Francis breaks ground freshmen again live in Bonzel in were commissioned for service in benefits Vincent Village festival and $25 at the gate. for new residence hall 2010, upperclassmen will reside in 100 Catholic schools throughout Children’s tickets (ages 11 - 15) Clare Hall. the country. FORT WAYNE — Roots & are $10. Children 10 and under are FORT WAYNE — The University The university is anticipating the An additional 22 teachers who Rhythm at the Headwaters is a free. The festival is sponsored by of Saint Francis broke ground July highest number of resident students are participants of the ACE music festival celebrating commu- The Lehman Group, Mad 30 for a new residence hall, Clare in the school’s history when classes English as a New Language nity roots and their importance in Anthony Brewing Company, Hall. begin for the 2008-2009 academic (ENL) program were commis- the rhythm of daily life. The festi- Northeast Indiana Public Radio, At a cost of about $7 million, year. sioned, as well as the 140 Catholic val will take place at Headwaters Whatzup, Midwest Sound and Clare Hall will be a suite-style resi- “We are using every available school administrators enrolled in Park on Aug. 16 from 2-11 p.m. One Lucky Guitar. dence hall with three stories, 42,000 residential space,” commented the ACE Leadership Program, Proceeds from Roots and Rhythm Bruce Lehman, festival organ- square feet, and room for approxi- Sharon Mejeur, vice president for along with their mentors. at the Headwaters will benefit izer, said “We are excited about mately 150 students. Each suite will student life. “We anticipate more Vincent Village, a nonprofit the opportunity to present some of consist of two bedrooms connected than 410 students living on campus 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC AUGUST 10, 2008 A new glow shines on young adults Glowaski named new director of Campus and Young Adult Ministry Glowaski says she felt a tug- other faith traditions (and to be the Office of Campus and Young BY TIM JOHNSON ging at her heart to apply for the the face of ecumenism and evan- Adult Ministry, but also in other director of Campus and Young gelization). They have so much, diocesan endeavors such as the FORT WAYNE — Mary Adult Ministry, but it was a strug- also, to teach us about God.” great jubilees of 2000 and 2007. Glowaski has been appointed the gle to leave St. John’s because “We are very blessed to have She also coordinated the interna- director of the diocesan office of she is very committed to the her on our diocesan team,” tional design competition for Our Campus and Young Adult parish and the work there. Bishop D’Arcy said. “And I am Lady of Guadalupe Church and Ministry. She succeeds Linda Glowaski has worked with most grateful for the search com- Diocesan Shrine in Warsaw. Furge, who will be working part- campus ministers through the mittee of Linda Furge, Msgr. (J. Furge says she feels it is time time for the Office of Spiritual Office of Catechesis. And she William) Lester and Father for the Office of Campus and Development and Evangelization. works with a lot of young people (Daryl) Rybicki, who have rec- Young Adult Ministry to turn a Glowaski, who took her post in her counseling practice with ommended her.” page and see things with fresh July 1, is not a stranger to the different life issues and spiritual Linda Furge, Glowaski’s pred- eyes. She is thrilled Glowaski is diocese. direction. ecessor, helped launch the Office the new director. “Mary comes to us with much “Ministry for me is ministry,” of Campus and Young Adult But a few offices away in the pastoral experience,” noted Glowaski says. “It is about Ministry, when her now-grown Archbishop Noll Catholic Center, Bishop John M. D’Arcy in a let- responding. I really believe that children were young, at home, Furge will be applying her cre- ter to diocesan department heads. everyone has something to teach and Furge wanted part-time work. ative instincts to projects from Glowaski has a degree in us about God.” Although young Father Larry Kramer had laid within the Office of Spiritual social work from the University people may be skeptical from the groundwork for the office Development/Evangelization. of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, and time to time, she says, they also previous to Bishop D’Arcy’s In his letter, Bishop D’Arcy a master’s degree in pastoral the- “have an enthusiastic faith, and it appointment to the diocese, but it said of Furge, “I wish to thank ology from the University of does question. I think we should- was Furge, Father Bill Schooler with all my heart, Linda Furge, Dayton. Glowaski has worked as n’t be afraid of those questions. and Father Bob Helmer who were for her extraordinary pastoral TIM JOHNSON a counselor for Catholic Charities I’m excited about that,” she adds. tasked by Bishop D’Arcy to cre- leadership and devotion these Mary Glowaski, seated, has recent- and also with Project Rachel, a Glowaski says her short-term ate a new diocesan office — one past 20 years or so. It was under program that counsels those who goals are to get to know the cam- ly been appointed the director of of the few remaining freestanding her that the Office of Campus and have had or been involved with pus ministers. “They’re the heart the diocesan Office of Campus and young adult and campus ministry Young Adult Ministry was found- abortion. She is also the victim’s and the hands of the ministry.” Young Adult Ministry. She suc- offices in the country. ed. We all are grateful for her assistance coordinator for the dio- She also plans to continue to find ceeds Linda Furge, standing, who World Youth Day in 1994 leadership in two great jubilee cese. ways to support, encourage and will be working part-time for the impressed upon the U.S. bishops events, that of the year 2000, and Glowaski is a licensed social form their own sense of spiritual- Office of Spiritual Development the importance of the ministry our 150th anniversary of 2007.” worker and has worked for many ity and how they can share that and Evangelization. and this diocese contributed to He added.“It has been a joy to years in pastoral ministry at St. on the campuses where they are the research and writing of the work with Linda, and I am John the Baptist Parish in Fort so important. do.” She expects to learn a lot. U.S. bishops’ document for pleased that she will continue to Wayne, where she and husband She adds, “Ministry for me is “I love that these are non- young adult ministry, “Sons and assist the Office of Spiritual Gary attend, and plans to contin- always about pastoral presence Catholic universities,” Glowaski Daughters of Light.” Development on a part-time ue to assist there on a part-time and responsiveness. And so my says. She grew up in Goshen, and Furge says she enjoys taking a basis. Linda will always be a basis. The Glowaskis have two short-term goal is to begin to a dear friend is non-Catholic. vision and molding it into a reali- member of our diocesan family.” adult sons. infuse that into the work that we “I’m very excited to work with ty. Not only was this done with Are you celebrating your 25th or 50th Wedding Jubilee in 2008? Bishop John M. D’Arcy will celebrate two Wedding Jubilee Masses
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perpetually professed and the oth- BY SR. MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC Newer members ers were still in temporary vows. of the Sisters of The sisters lived and shared life the Holy Cross NOTRE DAME — The member- together at Mary’s Solitude and enjoy the congre- ship of the Sisters of the Holy had a full schedule each day. Other Cross is growing around the world, Sisters of the Holy Cross conduct- gation’s Heritage and it is a continual challenge to ed most of the sessions. This also Room. find ways for the members from gave the participants the opportu- eight different countries to get to nity to meet other members of the know one another. One way the community. Topics included congregation is attempting to do Moreau-Holy Cross spirituality, this is through a common initial apostolic spirituality and the Holy formation program held at Saint Cross mission to internationality. Mary’s every other summer. The They got to know Father Edward main purpose of the program is to Sorin and the founding women of build relationships and to supple- the congregation, including Mother ment the formation received in Mary of Seven Dolors, Mother their own countries. It is also a way Angela and Mother Augusta, the for newer members to learn about first superior general of the Sisters the heritage of the community. of the Holy Cross and the found- This summer, during the ing women of ministries outside months of June and July, 12 sisters the United States. They had input SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC from Bangladesh, Brazil, Ghana, and discussion on the vows, India, the United States and prayer, justice, intercultural learn- They toured various Holy Sister Joy O’Grady, president Ampadu, a nurse educator from Uganda participated in the pro- ing and relationship and pastoral Cross sites, including the congre- of the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Ghana, West Africa, speaking of gram. Two of the participants were skills. gation’s first novitiate in Bertrand, says, “This program has been the her experience exclaimed, “When Mich., and enjoyed time in source of rich spiritual, intellectu- I came here I only knew one sis- Chicago and at Lake Michigan. al and psycho-social enrichment ter and now we have become a The program concluded with a for each sister participant. The real family of friends.” retreat followed by participation sisters, in turn, have been a gift to Many tears were shed when in the July 20 celebration held for the local Saint Mary’s community the sisters were ready to return to the jubilarians. The sisters con- through the sharing of their faith- their home countries. It was truly tributed to the internationality of ful enthusiasm for learning and an experience that will long be the liturgy through song, dance, broadening their international remembered. drumming and other cultural cus- experience of Holy Cross.” toms. Sister Scholastica Elizabeth
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SPORTSPORTSS JOE KOZINSKI Marian and Saint Joseph’s football team players gather for a photo. From Marian High School are the follow- ing: No. 39, Coley Parker; No. 9, Paul Ogren; No. 52, Eric DeBuysser; No. 13, Ryan Kubacki; and No. 75, Andy Bozymowski. Saint Joseph’s High School’s football players include the following: No. 5, Dustin White; No. 6, Joe Hecklinski; No. 19, James Kasznia; No. 20, Adam Arenault; and No. 21, Aversa Mario
Saint Joseph’s teams prep for fall sports
BY JOE KOZINSKI from there,” stated Downey. “We O’Connell continued. “Melissa It will be neat seeing them as jun- return two solid defensive linemen Macellari won’t be replacing Hunt, Girls’ soccer iors and seniors,” commented in Tom Bagiacka and Ricky but she can become a great player The girls’ soccer team holds the Hoffman. “We should be very SOUTH BEND — As parents start Taylor, and three experienced line- in a different capacity. same resume as the boys’ team, solid and have the best chance of their back-to-school shopping for backers; Justin White, John “Meghan Czarnecki is back and graduated half of its starters, and going to state that Saint Joe has clothes, bookbags, pencils and pens, Concannon and three-year starter has matured and developed and 11 total players had a 16-2-2 sea- had in many years.” the Saint Joseph’s High School ath- Adam Arenault. will have an impact on our outside son and are searching for answers letic teams are looking to add some “Our defensive backfield also attack,” commented O’Connell. from young athletes. much needed experience to their list Girls’ cross country has some solid contributors from “Claire McClain is our returning “We may be young and have of must have items. last season with Jake Butler and Libero (defensive specialist) and little experience, but the girls have The girls’ cross country team “We had such a successful year Cameron Heckaman and our two has a fantastic work ethic. really stepped up the open fields should be competitive again this in 2007 and graduated so many year starter and big play guy, Zach “We have a strong junior class this summer,” explained Coach season with some strong runners quality athletes most of our teams Matthews,” continued Downey. that is athletic,” remarked Johan Kuitse. “We are looking for returning and an infusion of youth. will be young,” commented Eric “On offense the line will be made O’Connell. “Our focus must be on leadership and competitiveness “We definitely have some good Golhke, athletic director. “When up of new comers as well as the skills and the strategic part of the from a trio of seniors Morgan runners returning and some young you’re as young as we are, it’s experience of John Black, Josh game and our younger players Hiler and Liz Borror and last sea- runners that are looking good,” very hard to predict how the sea- Cobbin and anchored by Knute must fill the holes.” son’s leading scorer junior Taylor explained Hoffman, who doubles son will turn out. Knapp. Turner. as the girls head coach. “At this “What the Saint Joseph’s senior “We also return three senior “How we jell, take to new posi- point it is so hard to predict, but if class does bring to the table is a Boys’ soccer wide outs; Zach Matthews, Ben tions and how effectively we inte- our rookies come through, (we) very high intelligence level,” Hinz and Jake Butler and a 1,000 The boys’ soccer team at Saint grate young kids will be the how can be stronger than last season. added Gohlke. “We have almost yard rusher who will play tailback, Joseph’s lost one half of their good we become,” remarked “We return seniors Katherine every coach back in all sports and Dustin White,” remarked Downey. starters and 11 players in total to Kuitse. “We will have a balance of Manion and Samantha Champion that experience usually produces a “The cog that makes us run will be graduation from a very good team scoring and defense and we want as well as sophomores Maria quality product for our students our quarterback Joe Hecklinski, in 2007 and will be piecing togeth- to compete for the NIC crown, Murphy and Ellen Roof,” and fans. he’s a two-year starter, 1,000-yard er a lineup that will have to endure which we have shared or won explained Hoffman. “Our under- “We have improved our North rusher that is smart and wants the a lofty schedule. since joining the league.” classmen are unproven and some Fields by adding two towers for ball with the game on the line. “Records are not as important have never run before, but I’m soccer for filming and announc- “We have the piece parts to as taking a team and working with really happy with their develop- ing,” remarked Gohlke. “Our make another run at a sectional them and watching them come Boys’ cross country ment so far.” biggest additions out there would title and beyond,” explained together,” explained head coach The cross country team of Saint have to be the city water and Downey. “It will depend on us Alberto Verteramo “We have a Joseph’s will not be looking to Girls’ golf sewer, which means restrooms and coming together and working as a small number of seniors trying out rebuild from an outstanding 2007 a concession stand.” team and hopefully that cama- for the team this year but I think campaign but to take their success- After going 18-0, winning the raderie element that was present we can make up for that with the es one step further. conference and sectionals and Football last year.” strength of our junior class. “Last year was a year of firsts; going to state last season, the girls’ “We should have some nice we took first in the sectional, first golf team will have its hands full After a run at the state title last strength and balance in our lineup in the New Prairie Invitational, to try to match those lofty accom- season ending with a trip to the Volleyball on defensive, midfield and the first in the City Meet and just plishments. dome, the Indians’ football team After posting an impressive offensive zone,” commented missed going to state due to a trip “We were good last year,” said will be looking for the same magi- campaign in 2007 the Saint Verteramo. “Our experience will that lost one of our runners about Coach John Troeger modestly. cal sparkle to take root in this Joseph’s volleyball team was hit be on the defensive side with 50 places,” commented 21-year “We basically lost our starting line- year’s team. heavy with graduation including Bryan Norquist, four-year starter, veteran Coach Jerry Hoffman. “We up to graduation and to other com- “To be quite honest, off the top nationally recruited Alex Hunt. Tim Bishop, Greg Sabo and Frank lost only two runners to graduation petitions (Ann Marie Ormson is of my head, I don’t know what our “We did well last season grow- Busch who is our stopper on D. and are probably as good as last competing in junior tournaments). record was last season,” comment- ing and improving and losing in “We also return Tommy year at this point. “We have two letter winners ed head coach Kevin Downey. “I the sectional finals to a state Benedix who you can put any- “We have our number one run- back; sophomore Lieren Lorenc just know that we had a special sen- ranked team,” said Mary Kay where and can score as well as ner back, Mike Bradley and two of and senior Ashely Spaulding and ior class that had leadership and a O’Connell, a five-year veteran at defend, and Cesar Ontiveros is an our top five in Mike Zientara and are completing tryouts for the camaraderie that you can’t coach, the helm of the Indians. “I was attaching midfielder,” continued Mark Greci,” exclaimed Hoffman. other spots,” added Troeger. “We hopefully last season’s lessons were pleased how that team showed Verteramo. “If we can fill in the “We have another three solid run- have quite a few enthusiastic absorbed by our underclassmen. poise and determination. gaps and move players around to ners with four spots up for grabs. youngsters; we just don’t know “Initially our defense will be “This season we are not starting feel comfortable in new rolls we “I think that we have one of the who’s going to come out of the our strong unit and we will use from ground level but filling in the will be able to compete for the strongest if not the strongest group pack.” them for a starting point and build holes left by our graduates,” NIC and sectional crown again.” of freshmen that we have ever had. AUGUST 10, 2008 FALL SPORTS 11 Marian Knights continue their efforts into fall campaigns
siastic groups that I have had,” we left off,” added Sandoval. “Do BY JOE KOZINSKI Volleyball Sandoval continued. “Right now I think we are going to be good? Girls’ golf High expectations or the “high- they don’t know much about the Yes, oh yes.” The girls’ golf team has a new MISHAWAKA — Marian High est” expectations are on the list of sport but their innocence makes coach, and more importantly for School had some wonderful suc- annual goals again this season for this training season so much fun.” Boys’ tennis Marian, a Latin and Greek teacher. cess stories to tell about the spring the state title contending Knights. “My wife and I arrived from sports programs — state runner up “We lost in the state finals last Girls’ cross country The Knights’ boys’ tennis team South Carolina on Monday and in baseball, final four in softball, year but with the loss of only two will have their work cut out for met the girls yesterday,” comment- boys golf state finalists and a relay starters, we will set the title as our The girls’ cross country team them as they lost seven seniors and ed first-year coach Tim McCauley. team that made it to the state meet, goal again,” exclaimed Dan has a story that is the complete only have three returning letter- “I coached a girls’ golf team at my and the Knights hope to continue Anderson, head volleyball coach. opposite of the boys’ team and men. last school, and I jumped at the their efforts into their fall cam- “Defense will be our strength this they have their sights set on some “This is definitely a rebuilding chance to teach and coach here. paigns. year, we are a bit smaller, but we ambitious goals. year for us,” explained Sarah “I have had numerous conver- “Very good things are expected will be better defensively. “Basically we have everyone Stanchin, head coach. “I think that sations with the long time girls from all of our teams,” explained “I like the fact that our skill back, all of our top five girls are in our area, almost every tennis golf coach, Connie Vandenburg Reggie Glon, athletic director. “We level is high and that we don’t returning from a team that made team is in the same rebuilding pat- and I have already learned from should be able to compete for not have to train the elementary skills the state rankings for the first tern. the outstanding boys coach Jim only conference titles and sectional during our workouts,” remarked time,” quipped Sandoval. “The “We do have some bright spots Kryder,” McCauley said. “I defi- titles, but we may have a couple of Anderson. “We are in good shape girls have set personal and team returning with our number one and nitely don’t want to fix something opportunities at the state level with Katie Mischler who has been goals and we have great senior captain Jack Chartier back,” that is not broken, but I do like again this season. our starting setter for the last two leadership. remarked Stanchin. “Sophomore Knute Rockne speeches. “As our facilities are concerned, state title runs. “The team will be lead by sen- Evan Merryman and junior Nikko “I’m sorry I can’t let Today’s we will be continuing work on the “We are deep at setter with iors Elizabeth Majewski, Caitlyn Kwiatkowski give us what little Catholic know more about the Baranay East Athletic Complex Meredith Farkas who can set and Koscielski, Liz Marquardt and depth we have. wonderful girls I have met but I with cosmetic improvements as be an outside hitter, it gives us Theresa Nucciaroni,” Sandoval “Though we lost many to grad- know how much time they have well as drainage updates,” Glon some extra offensive options,” said. “Katherine Alexander is a uation and we are rebuilding, we put in,” said exuberant McCauley. explained. “We will continue to explained Anderson. “We start our sophomore that has been training have every intention of being com- “As the season grows and we com- make upgrades to the external season off with some of the tough- on her own and has improved so petitive,” ended Stanchin. pete, maybe we will have another grounds and add some more area est competition in the state. much. story to tell.” for the Inter-City Catholic League. “It will be a different year but “We will try to take off where “We have also added 240 yards we have the skills to get back to of fill to recrown the football field state,” continued Anderson. “The which has had a complete renova- question mark is can we be the tion,” continued Glon. “Quality bride instead of the bridesmaid.” coaching, top facilities and solid athletes are the goals of our pro- gram.” Boys’ soccer The boys soccer team is coming Football off an undefeated season in the NIC and a sectional title also has The Marian High School foot- to contend with losing 10 seniors ball team is a young unproven and conference player of the year. squad that will have to fill the “I’m optimistic about the sea- holes left by the graduation of 22 son, we should be set defensively,” seniors, but the Knights will con- explained Ben Householter, head tinue to have their sights set on coach. “We have three quality lofty goals. defenders back with junior Zach “Our goals, first and foremost, Vidic and seniors Killian Probst are to win the conference, sectional and Mike Ciula and 6-foot-4-inch and state championships every Cody Camp who set a school year,” quipped head coach Glon. record with 12 shutouts last year is “We have had good turnouts for minding the net. our summer workouts and we see “Our attack will be led by good solid numbers from our Andrew Hammond, Hank Blum freshmen and sophomore classes. and Richie Was, though they aren’t “We will start with rebuilding returning starters, they definitely an offensive line after losing four know what they are doing,” com- of our six starters,” continued mented Householter. “We may Glon. “Center Colin Rahrig will struggle because of the losses at anchor the line and Joey Mauro midfield but returning starter will continue his duties at tight Manuel Garcia is accompanied by end. Jacob Merrill, Jeremy Merrill Kevin Killingsworth who saw and Eric DeBuysser are expected some valuable time. to reinforce the graduation gap. “What we need from the “Our offensive backfield didn’t younger kids is for them to step up do much better losing three-fourths and fill the gaps,” stated of our starters,” remarked Glon. Householter. “If we can do that, “Returning senior starters Paul we will again compete for the con- Ogren (running back)and Nick ference title and the post season.” Fitzpatrick (wide receiver), will be accompanied by seniors Coley Parker (running back) and Ryan Boys’ cross country Kubacki (quarterback) and will be Big losses hit the boys’ cross asked to pick up where last year’s country team hard but the future class left off. for the Knights may be right on “The defensive line is anchored track with some cross over addi- by two solid returning seniors, tions. Andrew Bozymowski and Stephen “We basically lost almost every Rykovich,” explained Glon. “Our one of our top runners from last linebacking corps lost all of the season’s squad,” said Natalie starters but we are counting on Sandoval. “We will be young for seniors Austin Pericifull and sure, but it’s a growing year in Dustin Voss to hold the middle which we should be able to com- together. pete. “The defensive backfield will “Our top runner is Greg be led by returning starters Coley McMillion a junior that has taken a Parker and Mitchell Derucki,” con- lead on helping the new runners tinued Glon. “For us to take it to train,” Sandoval explained. “Greg the next level we must be obses- went out and asked a track athlete, sive about fundamentals and the Joe Molnar, to come out for the little things and put forth all of our team and he has been a great addi- efforts in conditioning sessions, tion. practices and games.” “This is one of the most enthu- 12 FALL SPORTS AUGUST 10, 2008 ‘Expectations are high in everything’ at Bishop Luers
always an important rivalry. team’s sixth place SAC finish last Forwards Grace Fyfe and topflight city parks and recreation BY BONNIE ELBERSON Lindsay is in his 22nd year as year. June tennis camp produced Cheyenne Lanahan have played program for his players’ increased head coach. His assistants include 17 high school players so the out- for Muirs since they were fresh- maturity, consistency and ability FORT WAYNE — With Class 2-A Lew Goodwin, Mike, Dave and look is pretty positive, he says. men and “balance each other” on the links. state titles under their belts in foot- Brent Egts, Clancy Shank, Kyle Three varsity singles players are nicely. Emma Charais is a sound O’Brien also expects other ball, basketball and baseball last Lindsay, Mike Ledo, Bill House, returning — number one senior defender who quietly “leads by players to come out when the sea- season, Bishop Luers High School Chris Charais, Steve Keefer, Phil Brett Schuhler, number two junior example” and Lauren Hellinger is son officially gets underway, student athletes and fans are enjoy- Talarico, Lee Rodenbeck and Evan Klerner and number three a “very vocal player” who directs including newcomers Lexy Hamel ing the acclaim. Steve Litchfield. senior Nathan Hoeffel, so McArdle the team on the field. and Natalie Raugh. Athletic Director Matt Lindsay believes those singles spots are Junior Gabbi Denning, center Since his ultimate goal is to admits that “expectations are high Cross country solid. But with Jacob Kuhn the midfielder and “overall great play- build the program, Coach O’Brien in everything.” lone doubles player returning, er” will round out the squad. And says, “I’m just thrilled to have this Linda Keuneke, boys’ and girls’ three varsity doubles spots are up four incoming sophomores who much interest in girls’ golf.” He is Football cross country coach, says she’s for grabs. There should be plenty have grown in strength and ability optimistic about his squad’s welcoming back “a nice pack of of competition for those and other show great promise. prospects in the Aug. 5 match Speaking as head football runners” so she expects a good openings with people stepping in Muirs is confident that her team against Fremont. coach, Lindsay acknowledges that performance from them. when players hit the courts in can compete with the likes of the pressure is especially intense Top returnees among the boys earnest Aug. 4. Homestead, Canterbury and Volleyball for his team after winning Luers’ are sophomore Billy McManus, The first match is slated for Dwenger this year. Their ultimate sixth state title and returning as junior David Lill and seniors Jeff Aug. 21 against South Adams. goal is to score in the SAC top Girls’ volleyball coach Scott Class 2-A state champions. This Andrews and Cameron Miser. With assistance on and off the three and make it out of the sec- Shipman says he expects this to be season, “anything less would be a Three incoming freshmen should courts from Joel Pyle, McArdle tional tournament. That will be a “mini-rebuilding year” after disappointment,” he admits. be an asset as well, she says. And says he feels good about his team’s “highly sought after” by this year’s Luers finished the ‘07 season as Fully 90 hopefuls were in camp with summer conditioning ending, chances this season. seniors, says Coach Muirs. sectional runner-up. recently and when football practice others will step up and contribute She sums up her coaching phi- The Aug. 19 home opener officially begins in early August to the overall effort. Soccer losophy when she says, “It’s neat against Homestead High School Lindsay will welcome a “nice On the girls’ side, seniors to work with the girls and see them will be a precursor of the new sea- nucleus” of players. Nicole Wellman, Jordan Crouch, Katie Muirs and Katie grow as soccer players and as indi- son and a pre-SAC tournament Quarterback Quinn Schafer will Leah Meyer and Allison Hayes Hathaway formed a dynamic duo viduals.” featuring all conference schools in direct the plays on the field, while should perform well and add to the last year as first-year head coaches late August is “usually a pretty Tyquan Hammock and Lawrence point totals. of the girls’ soccer team in what Golf good event,” he says. Barnett will be huge assets. Brian Coach Keuneke points out that Muirs calls “a learning experi- Shipman has high expectations Eifrid, Chris Williamson, Mike this is the second season that girls ence.” The job-sharing seemed to Last season girls’ golf coach for three all-conference returnees. Goodwin and Ronnie Williams will run the same 5K distance as work effectively as Hathaway han- Tom O’Brien had so many players He notes that senior right side hit- will also appear in the starting line- the boys. She calls it a “mental dled the administrative and sched- that he initiated a big/little sister ter Cassie Davis “hits and blocks up. Schafer and Eifrid are team challenge” more than a physical uling duties while Muirs assumed program so his experienced players at a really high level.” Junior out- captains and two additional cap- one. “Girls are very capable” of most of the on-field responsibili- could help their younger counter- side hitter Kristy Gerardot, who tains will be chosen by their team- running the longer distance, she ties. parts adapt to the game. It worked was second team all-conference mates after two-a-day practice says. Muirs says returnees to this out very well, he says. The effort last year, “will be one of the best begins. With assistant coach Jacob year’s squad include a large group “created a bond” as friendships in the area.” She’s “hard to stop. Hammock, who was named Doctor lending his expertise on the of seniors who will provide leader- developed on and off the links and I’m real proud of her,” says first team all-SAC and Class 2-A course, Keuneke believes the out- ship across the board. Kara the underclassmen utilized the Shipman. Also returning is first all-state last year, has already made look is good for the season. “I’m Baumgartner is a really fast and knowledge of the older girls. team all-conference and all-north- an oral commitment to play at looking forward to it. This is a fun strong senior back, she notes. Those sophomores are “very east Indiana player, senior Andrea Michigan State next year. Senior time of year for me,” she says. Sarah Lovejoy, who came off the enthusiastic” this year, he says. Kleber. cornerback Barnett has likewise bench last year as a sound defen- It was a “dream season,” says Shipman says he needs some made an oral commitment to play Tennis sive player, will probably earn a O’Brien, of the 2007 SAC win at middle blockers but he sees some for Indiana University. starting position. Goalie Mary Colonial Oaks after a 14-year younger players stepping up to fill The home opener on Aug. 22 Boys’ head tennis coach Brady Hathaway is a solid “presence” drought. But this will be a rebuild- that void. Last year’s freshman pits Luers against Northrop, McArdle expects to better his that inspires team confidence. ing year after losing five senior team was especially tough, losing varsity players to graduation, he only one match all season, so some notes. of those sophomores may prove O’Brien’s most experienced themselves at the varsity level. Best Wishes returning golfers are seniors Shipman’s varsity assistant is for a Chelsea Pritchard and Kyran Kay Armstrong. Elise Rupright is O’Shaughnessey, while sopho- junior varsity coach and a fresh- mores Alex Eagleson, Amanda man coach is still needed. Great 2008 Season to Vankoski, Alexis Baker, Lauren Shipman says the conference is Holman and Olympia Olson will very competitive, top to bottom, “The Fighting Irish” build on their summer junior golf but he expects a really good year. and Saint Joseph’s High School experience. The coach credits a
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Bishop Luers on Aug. 15 at 7 selves at conditioning and helping Jason Wisniewski is optimistic early start recently by winning all BY BONNIE ELBERSON p.m. at Bishop John D’Arcy out over the summer are expected about the upcoming season since seven games in a Huntington Stadium on the campus of the to be team leaders, says Coach last year’s team made it to the tournament sponsored by FORT WAYNE — Despite the University of Saint Francis in Hayes. They include Kelsey final four before losing to South Performance Plus Volleyball. hot and humid midsummer Fort Wayne. Then the season will Didion, Addi Tomlinson, Annette Bend’s Penn High School. And of Open gym during the summer Indiana weather, Bishop Dwenger officially open Friday, Aug. 22, in Hilger, Mary Marqueling, Ann the six returning seniors, he kept players “in the groove” and High School Athletic Director a “big grudge match” against Venderley and Kit Daley. points out that four of them have made big tournament wins over Andy Johns is already looking Concordia High School at Zollner played in the state finals and Luers and Homestead possible, forward to the fall sports season. Stadium. “We’re setting our Soccer would really like to get back for he says. With tryouts and official practice sights on this one,” says their final year. Seniors Beth Fogler, Jill slated for early August, the Svarczkopf. Boys’ soccer coach Michael Senior captains Jena Levy, Snyder and Lauren Rosswurm, tracks, links, courts and fields Khorshid says, “Most of the team Lauren Keck and Gina Killion are “who are really stepping up for will be humming with activity. Cross country is coming back,” but it’s a rela- expected to provide strong leader- us,” along with junior setter Erika “Key kids are back” so “we tively young and inexperienced ship this season, along with Sarah Moss are all key players this year, should be good,” he says with Last year’s boys’ cross country squad so they still “need to Van Antwerp, Lindsay McKenna says Minnick. Combined with a confidence. team was relatively inexperienced build.” He was pleased to wel- and Lisa Underwood who was very strong junior class which yet made a good showing, says come 20 freshmen at June soccer named second team all-state in lost only a few matches last year, Football head coach Eric Ade. With a camp. ‘07. Junior Jordan Pawlik made they should post a winning sea- “good mix” of freshmen through With 50 expected to try out in first team all-state last year and son. “It’s looking very promis- Head coach Chris Svarczkopf seniors this season, he is opti- early August, Khorshid will pare should continue to be a standout ing,” says Coach Minnick. has “plenty to choose from” with mistic that a semi-state top five that number to 18 varsity and 18 on the field. Varsity assistant is Mike 26 seniors, 37 juniors and 42 finish and qualification for state junior varsity players and practice Mickeini. Reserve coach is sophomores out for football again competition is possible. will begin in earnest for the open- Tennis Rhonda Winkeljohn and freshman this year. Though defensive coor- Two senior varsity runners, ing match against New Haven on coaches are Karen Tone and Kay dinator David Watercutter won’t Patrick Brunner and Dane Aug. 19. “We have a lot of depth,” says Freiburger. have many returning starters on Okleshen, are returning and jun- New this year, a Soccer boys’ tennis head coach Anne the defensive line and potential ior Luke Momper who ran first or Showcase will be held at IPFW Schenkel who will see a large Golf punters and kickers “will need to second all last season should con- (Indiana University-Purdue number of returning players as the step up,” Svarczkopf expects his tinue to post winning times. University at Fort Wayne) on season kicks off in August. She Girls’ fourth-year head golf offensive line to be solid. “A cou- Freshman Andrew Eckrich is also Aug. 16, 17 and 18. Dwenger has keeps a fairly big team since num- coach Kurt Leffers welcomed ple people need to show us what expected to be a “big factor.” been invited to participate and bers are important and the school five golfers to tryouts recently, they can do in one-a-days,” he “We’re looking forward to the will face Homestead High School boasts six courts. “I’d love to keep but only two of them are says. season,” which kicks off with an for a good precursor of the them all,” she says wistfully. returnees from last season when Team captains Tyler Eifert, Joe Aug. 23 invitational at Bishop upcoming season. Returning singles players the squad posted a 5-2 record in Colone, Matt Tippman and Steve Luers. Overall, we’re definitely Five senior players that include senior Nathan Maskal and the SAC. Seculoff are expected to provide “setting up to do better than last Khorshid expects to excel on the juniors Carson Braun, Danny This year senior Alex Leonard senior leadership both on and off year,” Ade declares. He will be field are Sean Weigand, Philip Schenkel and Austen Rang who and junior Anna Thielen along the field. Eifert, Colone, Seculoff, assisted on and off the field this Gase, Chris Lozo, James Dinh should score team points. with three brand new golfers are Stephen Fiacable, Gus Springman year by Nathan Arata. and Austin Shutt. Top juniors and Younger players who lettered last hoping to hit the links when and Landon Feichter will likely Also anticipating the annual likely starters include Billy year by playing at both the junior Dwenger hosts Concordia and start on offense, while Brian Luers invitational is girls’ head Khorshid, James Till, John varsity and varsity levels include Carroll in the opening match next Fogler and Tippman are returning coach Jessica Hayes. With no O’Shaughnessy and Sean Black. Joey Klinker and Luke Welch. week at River Bend. defensive starters along with assistants and 27 runners in con- Twelve-year head coach Schenkel will be assisted on Though their experience is Seculoff and Eifert who play both ditioning since mid-June, her Khorshid will be assisted by and off the courts by Vicki Welch limited, Leffers is optimistic. ways. work will be cut out for her. Carlos Cruz, Carl Dorrisant and and Craig Welch. “We’ll see how they do.” The Last year’s 13-1 conference “This is the biggest team I’ve had Joe Weigand. Though the goal is goal is for all the golfers to show championship record was out- so far,” she says, with 11 an SAC championship, the coach Volleyball improvement from the beginning standing, with the single loss returnees and 16 brand new run- says they may do even better. of the season to the end. “I’m coming in semi-state competition. ners including five seniors. Summer soccer camp saw 40 Coach John Minnick’s girls’ hoping for the best down the Dwenger will scrimmage Six seniors who proved them- girls in attendance so head coach volleyball team got off to a strong road,” he says. We go with the Bishop Dwenger Saints Winners of 8 SAC WINNERS Varsity Championships in 2007-08! GOOD LUCK TO GOOD LUCK TO OUR FALL TEAMS Bishop Dwenger Saints •Boys/Girls Cross Country •Boys Tennis •Football •Boys/Girls Soccer Bishop Luers Knights •Girls Volleyball •Cheerleading •Band •Dance •Girls Golf Saint Joseph Indians O Check our website for all schedules Mishawaka Marian Knights www.bishopdwenger.com
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EDITORIAL Just for the ‘sport’ of it oon the air will turn crisp, and the inner sports fan in many OMMENTARY Scasual observers will come alive again with the advent of fall C sports. With strenuous training and dedication, each player and team will strive to be the best in their respective sport. Dreams of TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. school championships will thrive again amidst coaches, staff, Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, alumni, parents and players. IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] Many athletic mission statements tell that they intend to pro- vide an equitable opportunity for all students to participate in ath- letics while succeeding in obtaining their academic or vocational them for rising up to the calling. I Your generosity helps to provide goals. A school often asserts that athletic participation helps pro- Team’s ministry pray for continued blessings on this care for more than 37,500 religious mote leadership development, time-management skills, sports- program, continued support from in the United States who are past manship, positive role models, peer-group interaction, determina- receives praise the Catholic Church, and for their age 70, including more than 4,900 tion, risk-taking and perseverance. Athletic departments strongly The Bishop Luers Baseball Team witness of Christ’s love to be obvi- who need skilled nursing care. endorse a comprehensive program that encourages the develop- has been a tremendous example of ous to the unchurched. These women and men pray daily ment of each student-athlete’s values and character, sees its activ- Christ-likeness in Fort Wayne. In Tammy Bruns for your intentions, asking God to the same way that our Lord came to Fort Wayne bless you abundantly. ities as an integral part of school life and as a positive aspect of The funds from the 2007 appeal the overall educational experience for its participants. serve us, these high school boys are serving others. Grateful for the were distributed to religious insti- Coaches, while dedicated and intent on getting their players to My daughter has Down tutes at the end of June, and I am be “the best they can be,” perhaps annually need to review the Syndrome, and your students have contributions confident that they will be received institution’s athletic mission statement, remembering there are with profound gratitude for every been working with her and other On behalf of men and women other activities and interests besides sports that are important to children with disabilities at Tumble- donor. Our annual report details the religious throughout the United distribution of funds, and it will be the overall development of the young people in their charge. X. They have been patient, encour- States, I extend heartfelt thanks to While a winning season and maybe a team championship are a aging and attentive. I thank God for available on our Web site on Sept. all who contributed to the annual 1. We invite you to visit great achievement, they mean little if some students and even the Bishop Luers outreach program appeal for the Retirement Fund for families literally get trampled along the so-called path to athletic and the impact that they are having www.retiredreligious.org Religious in 2007. Your generous Sister Janice Bader, CPPS on the lives of children, as well as donation totaled $187,360.64, prowess. Executive Director National Sporting events and practices that continually interfere with the impact these children are having almost 26 percent more than was on the lives of those students. contributed in 2006. We know this Religious Retirement Office family life and other student interests, activities and especially What an incredible blessing and Washington, D.C. study time need to be adjusted, altered or abbreviated. Practice represents great sacrifice on the part privilege the Bishop Luers Baseball of many in these difficult economic sessions should not extend into the family’s dinner hour and team has been given, and I applaud evening time together, and no athletic contest should take place times, and we are deeply grateful. on Sunday morning. What kind of mixed message are we sending our children when so-called Christian adults schedule games on Sunday morning and also preach the importance of attending Mass and other church services? How often is a student not St. Paul: building of Christ’s church allowed to start or play in a game because something “less impor- tant than the sport” interfered with his or her attending every ope Benedict XVI has practice? And amidst the current cost of gasoline does it make declared this year, from June NOTRE DAME CENTER FOR LITURGY sense to schedule athletic contests not only in other cities but in P2008 to June 2009, as The other states? It’s time to reconsider traveling team competition. Year of St. Paul. At vespers in the The world today, it seems, does not know how to put sports in Basilica of St. Paul Outside-the- DEDICATED TO LITURGICAL RESEARCH its proper perspective. Fanatic football fans still fret about a TV Walls he announced a yearlong AND PASTORAL LITURGY network’s decision to cut away from an unfinished game in favor commemoration leading up to the of broadcasting the movie “Heidi” to not “disappoint children” 2,000-year anniversary of Paul’s waiting to watch it. That memorial 1968 match-up between the birth. New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders has come to symbolize The pope noted the important The Year of St. Paul the turning tide in favor of saturation Sunday TV football cover- role that Paul played in the found- age. Believe it or not, there was a time — 40 years ago — when ing of the early church. He paused football wasn’t the top dog on fall Sundays, and Monday to note especially the fraternal love who laid her foundations. to the Apostle Paul.” evenings and then Thursday evenings. shared between St. Peter and St. Benedict XVI went on to Pope Pius X reminded us that There was a time when the Olympics, Wimbledon, the French Paul. At the basilica there even is describe Paul’s ministry. In his let- the liturgy is the indispensable Open and Ryder Cup competition did not interfere with the local an icon with an image of their ters, Paul protests a lack of oratory source of the true Christian spirit. telecast of the TV Mass or other religious programming on a embrace. skill, but he was tireless in pro- It is that Christian spirit that Paul The pope noted: “Thus, from Sunday morning. And there was a time when the kickoff of most claiming the Gospel. He was con- spread throughout his world, and the outset, Christian tradition has sumed by the Gospel, introducing that our world desperately needs. college football games was at 1:30 p.m. Now the TV networks considered Peter and Paul to have himself with the Greek term “dou- Paul poured himself out for others, dictate when their affiliate stations must carry sporting events, been insepara- los,” which and in this, Benedict XVI says he what time a televised game will start, when and how long a “TV ble, even if each means “slave.” is our model. But if we would time-out” will last, and so forth. had a different He was a slave pour ourselves out, we must first We can’t blame everything on the TV networks. The “Heidi mission to of Christ. be filled. So we turn to the liturgy Game,” as it came to be known, proved to be a watershed accomplish. “It is that Christian spirit Paul never- as the source of this spirit. moment in sports broadcasting. It led the National Football Peter professed theless achieved Pauline theology has influenced League to insert language into its TV contracts guaranteeing that his faith in that Paul spread extraordinary a great deal of our liturgical and games would be shown in their entirety to local markets. Christ first; Paul results as an sacramental theology. Symbolically, however, it meant much more. From that point on, obtained as a apostle, making Thus, as its contribution to the football — and to some extent professional basketball, golf and gift the ability to throughout his world, three missionary year of St. Paul, the University of auto racing — has ruled supreme on Sundays with all other pro- deepen its rich- journeys that Notre Dame Center for Liturgy is gramming bowing down before it. es. Peter found- and that our world brought the dedicating its 2009 June confer- Money does the talking in terms of sponsorship; money to ed the first com- Christian Gospel ence to exploring “Paul as meet the high-salary demands of coaches and professional play- munity of to the Liturgical Theologian.” The center ers. Even at the college level, the average pay of major college Christians who desperately needs.” Mediterranean is part of the Institute for Church football coaches now stands at more than $1 million per year. came from the basin. But, as Life at Notre Dame, sharing the Meanwhile, professors’ pay is in a different league with most Chosen People; Benedict XVI mission of linking the resources of earnings well below six figures. Paul became the observed, this the university to the lives of As usual, most of the money to support the high cost of sports Apostle to the was not due “to churchgoers and church leaders at Gentiles. With competition comes from the fans. But who can afford to take brilliant rhetoric various levels. In anticipation of different charisms they worked for or refined apologetic and mission- that 2009 event, the center is offer- their family to a professional or college athletic event? And, one and the same cause: the build- ary strategies,” but rather to his ing a monthly reflection upon Paul locally, how many families can afford the toll it sometimes takes ing of Christ’s church.” total dedication to Christ. and the liturgy. on family life to support a youngster’s participation in a sport? You may remember the old And this dedication is what the Those interested in playing a sport should be dedicated to it myth of Romulus and Remus as Pope said we need to rediscover. and willing to put in a lot of effort. But that effort needs to be twin brothers who founded the city “Today too Christ needs apostles tempered and put in proper perspective to blend with the overall of Rome. Tradition has similarly ready to sacrifice themselves. He educational experience of the participants. seen Peter and Paul as “founders needs witnesses and martyrs like of a new city.” Indeed, the pope St. Paul. ... How timely (Paul’s) For more information about the said that on their liturgical feast example is today! And for this Notre Dame Center for Liturgy, Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Fred day it is as if the Church of Rome very reason I am pleased to which is providing this series on and Lisa Everett, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim is celebrating her own birthday, announce officially that we shall St. Paul, visit www.liturgy.nd.edu. Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. since it was these two apostles be dedicating a special jubilee year 15 AUGUST 10, 2008 COMMENTARY It’s not easy being green CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson VATICAN CITY (CNS) — was to explain that “we must not In August, the church celebrates the Transfiguration of the Lord, Visiting Australia in July gave only care for the earth, but we so this quiz looks at all things “trans.” Pope Benedict XVI an opportunity must respect one another.” to develop further his creation “Only with absolute respect for THE morality, which he first explained this creature of God, this image of 1.The Transfiguration refers to in the northern Italian Alps a year God which is man, only with VATICAN a.the changing of bread and wine into the body and blood of ago. respect for living together on this Jesus While Pope John Paul II was earth can we move forward,” the LETTER b.a radical change in Jesus’appearance, witnessed by some of his the outdoorsman, Pope Benedict’s pope told the priests. followers CINDY WOODEN three-year pontificate already is For Pope Benedict, the obliga- c.the change of Jesus from fully human to fully divine after the seen as the green papacy. tion to safeguard the environment Resurrection Accepting donations of solar flows from recognizing that God panels and a reforestation project has a plan for creation as a whole created to sustain human life, he 2.Although many churches are found there,this Eastern Rite church is generally to offset the Vatican’s carbon foot- and for all its components: air, said, but neglect, greed and short- print, the 81-year-old pope has water, mountains, forests, flora, sightedness have led to the poison- regarded as having originated in the Trans-Carpathian region: shown that his concern for the fauna and — especially — human ing of air, water and soil and the a.Ruthenian/Byzantine environment is concrete. beings. destruction of the forests. b.Armenian But his July 12-21 trip to In Sydney for World Youth In a similar way, the pope said, c.Draculian Australia also gave him an oppor- Day, the pope had an opportunity people were created in God’s tunity to demonstrate that his con- to explain to Catholic young peo- image and likeness and destined to 3.This term refers to the most significant event during Mass,the changing of the bread cern is theologically based, part of ple how it all fits together. seek truth, beauty and goodness. and wine into the body and blood of Christ: a broad moral code and is perhaps “God’s creation is good and it But in the human environment, a.translation b.transmigration c.transubstantiation the best way to convince young is one,” he said at the July 17 wel- as in the rest of nature, there exists people that there is such a thing as coming ceremony. “a poison which threatens to cor- natural law — that some actions “The concerns for nonviolence, rode what is good, reshape who 4.This term generally refers to languages but,in an ecclesial context,means to move a are naturally always right or sustainable development, justice we are and distort the purpose for bishop to a different diocese: wrong. and peace and care for our envi- which we have been created,” he a.trans-episcopate b.translate c.transliterate Meeting priests in the Alps last ronment are of vital importance said. year, the pope suggested that for humanity,” he said. “They can- Alcohol and drug abuse, vio- 5.This phrase “sic transit Gloria Mundi”was commonly used to remind people that affirming young people’s sensitivi- not, however, be understood apart lence, sexual degradation, abortion a.St.Gloria Mundi of Rome was the first female saint to nurse the ty to environmental concerns was from a profound reflection upon and other attacks on human life are sick all signs of how people ignore the first step in showing them that the innate dignity of every human b.the glory of God suppresses that of all idols they really believe God created all life from conception to natural their own dignity or the dignity of things and that God’s plan for cre- death: a dignity conferred by God others as the crown of God’s cre- c.the glory of the world is fleeting ation must be respected. himself.” The next step, he said last year, The earth and all it holds was LETTER, PAGE 16 6.The Catholic population of Australia was added to early on by transportees from Ireland.Who were they? a.passengers, mostly third class, who paid to emigrate b.convicts sentenced to be deported to penal colonies The first step in hearing God’s voice c.members of sects who claim the ability to live outside the body meet their expectations. Elijah Reflection 7.In movies,crosses,the Eucharist and even garlic are used to defend the Christian looked for God in great outbursts community of this region,from Nosferatu: of nature, in the storm and in the It is a truism today that God’s a.Transcarpathia b.Tran Siberia c.Transylvania THE earthquake. Elijah believed that ways are not our ways. More pre- God is supreme over nature, as cisely, the message is that we are SUNDAY indeed God is. 8.This method of producing Bibles (and other texts) tends to produce work close to the limited. Our perceptions are original but is rather difficult to read and understand: But, as the New Testament blurred. Selfishness and fear con- GOSPEL eventually would teach, God’s found us. a.transliteration b.transference c.transistorism ways are not human ways. Life cannot be measured just by MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Finally, not acting in human earthly standards. It must be meas- 9.Jesus chased the money lenders away from the Temple.What business were they ways, God appears in places and ured by its totality, in other words, transacting? in forms least expected, such as in with attention given the fact of a.changing all coins into gold, the only acceptable currency for the tiny whispering sounds in the mid- eternity. temple dle of storms and earth tremors. 19th Sunday in Jesus is the son of God. He b.changing various coins into those acceptable for the temple tax St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans walked on water. He is the source Ordinary Time again this weekend furnishes the c.changing temple coins used as souvenirs into useable Roman of life. He is the only security. He coins Mt 14:22-33 second reading. alone gives eternal life. In this reading, Paul verifies his The greatest practical lesson to he First Book of Kings is the own status as an apostle and his learn from these reading is that in 10.Workers,mostly Irish Catholics,in competition with another group,mostly Chinese, source of this weekend’s own truthfulness. He had to identi- fact we are limited. Our outlook is helped create this in the 19th century: Tfirst reading. The two Books fy himself. He faced impostors. not necessarily on target. Our a.a transatlantic bridge, the “Bridge of the Americas” of Kings highlight the kings of the His writings make clear the fact wishes are not always that pure. b.a transcontinental railway system united kingdom of Israel, Saul, that some disputed Paul, question- We may love the Lord, and we c.a trans-suburban ring of meditation centers in San Francisco David and Solomon. However, ing his vocation as an apostle. may attempt to be with the Lord, neither book is a political history. He also mourns that many of but at times we try to reach Jesus 11.Medieval monks in a scriptorium spent the great part of their day doing this: Both books are religious works. his kin do not accept God. But, by relying upon ourselves. We try a.transferring b.translating c.transcribing The chief purpose of these writ- despite the fact that some walk to walk on water. ings is to call the people to be away from the Gospel, Paul insists We need God’s strength even in loyal to God. that he will remain true to his call- our effort to find God. First in the 12.Only this rank of clergy has a transitional version: Thus, along with the kings, and ing as a Christian and as an apos- process, however, we must be a.bishop b.priest c.deacon often more emphatically and tle. He urges the Romans also to humble. We must recognize who extensively than the kings, these be faithful. and what we are. 13.This term describes a characteristic of God,referring to his existence above and books mention prophets, who For its last reading this week- independent of creation,in Christian theology: spoke for God. end, the church turns to St. For example, this weekend’s Matthew’s Gospel. a.transcendence reading centers on Elijah the In this story, the Lord literally READINGS b.transcendental meditation prophet. Elijah tries to hear God, walks across water to reach the Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a,11-13a Ps 85:9-14 c.transcorporreality believing that God will speak to boat where the apostles were. Rom 9:1-5 Mt 14:22-23 him. But, looking for God in all Peter, impulsive as was his person- Monday: Ez 1:2-5,24-28c Ps 148:1-2, 14.This is often used as a synonym for sin: the wrong places, Elijah expects to ality, leaped from the boat attempt- 11-14 Mt 17:22-27 a.transmigration b.transaction c.transgression hear the Almighty in raging storms ing to meet Jesus. Indeed, Jesus Tuesday: Ez 2:8-3:4 Ps 119:14, 24, and in natural upheavals. invited Peter to come forward. 15.This term refers to exuding liquid through pores,as when Jesus,in the garden, Such are not the media through 72, 103, 111, 131 Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 However, also as often hap- sweated blood: which God communicates. At last, pened, Peter’s impulsiveness gave Wednesday: Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22 Ps Elijah hears a tiny whispering way to uncertainty and doubt. 113:1-6 Mt 18:15-20 a.transudation sound. It is the voice of God. When these feelings took hold, Thursday: Ez 12:1-12 Ps 78:56-59, b.transfusion Several lessons are in this read- Peter’s own ability to walk on the 61-62 Mt 18:21-19:1 c.transanguinary ing. First, God communicates with water failed. He began to sink. Friday: Rv 11:19a;12:1-6a,10ab Ps humanity in ways that they can Jesus, however, not outdone by 45:10-12,16 1 Cor 15:20-27 Lk 1:39-56 ANSWERS: perceive. Peter’s lack of faith, pulled Peter Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32 1.b, 2.a, 3.c, 4.b, 5.c, 6.b, 7.c, 8.a, 9.a, 10.b, 11.c, 12.c, 13.a, 14.c, 15.a Second, in communicating with from the water, rescuing him from Ps 51:12-15, 18-19 Mt 19:13-15 humans, God does not always death. 16 COMMENTARY AUGUST 10, 2008 When do we stand after the preparation of gifts? I’ve noticed that churches vary from stand as soon as the priest begins music “should never be used to nection to the character and ritual parish to parish when they stand the invitation. However, the offi- memorialize the deceased, but structure of the Catholic funeral. after the preparation of gifts.When cial Latin text for the Mass makes THAT’S rather to give praise to the Lord, Attention must also be given to exactly is the congregation to stand it clear that the people should whose paschal sacrifice has freed ensuring that specific examples of after the offertory? Anonymous begin standing between the two us from the bonds of death.” “religious” music are actually parts of the dialogue — after the A GOOD Sacred music should foster “a compatible with a liturgical con- This is one of the practices that priest has finished the invitation, spirit of hope in Christ’s victory text, particularly when such songs were changed slightly with the and before the people’s response. QUESTION over death and in the Christian’s lack theological depth or are introduction of the new “General An exception would be if incense share in that victory.” intended primarily to evoke per- Instruction of the Roman Missal” were used, in which case the peo- Secular music, on the other sonal emotions. (GIRM) in the United States a few ple would rise and bow when hand, “even though it may reflect Using music to honor an indi- years ago. Previously, the norm incensed by the server or minister, A friend wanted a secular tune with on the background, character, vidual, especially posthumously, is was for the entire congregation to and then typically remain standing. an emphasis on God at a funeral interests, or personal preferences a strong custom in our culture; so remain seated during the “Orate, Of course, slight disparities in Mass.The parish would not include of the deceased or mourners, is not it is understandable that imple- fratres ...” (the priest’s invitation, this practice do occur, since it is a the song during the liturgy.Why? appropriate for the sacred liturgy.” menting these rules at the parish translated as “Pray, brethren, that rather precise matter of choreogra- Anonymous The funeral norms of our own level can be challenging. our sacrifice may be acceptable to phy. But even though it seems like diocese reiterate that secular or Mourning family members and God, the almighty Father”) and the a minor issue, it can cause confu- After somebody’s death, it is non-liturgical music may not be friends should be made aware of “Suscipiat Dominus ...” (the peo- sion and disruption during Mass if not uncommon to commemorate performed before, during, or after viable options — diocesan guide- ple’s response — “May the Lord visitors to a church begin standing that person with one of his or her the funeral in the place where the lines suggest that such songs accept the sacrifice at your when the congregation usually favorite songs. However, when it rites occur. instead be performed at the funeral hands...”). So, the congregation does not. The simple solution is for comes to the funeral rites, a dis- Therefore, popular secular home apart from the vigil or at the used to stand only after that entire all to observe the universal norm. tinction must be made between music, school fight songs, or funeral dinner. dialogue had ended. In addition, the new practice tribute songs and sacred music that revered anthems like “Danny Boy” The new GIRM instructs that does carry some strong symbolism is intended for the liturgy. are not fit for use in the funeral after the “Orate fratres,” the faith- — after having been formally The recently updated U.S. itself. Even secular songs and bal- ful “rise and make their response: invited to pray with him, the faith- guidelines on liturgical music, lads that focus in a positive way on Brian MacMichael, director of the ‘Suscipiat Dominus.’” Traveling ful rise and ratify the sacrifice that “Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine God or on one’s relationship with Office of Worship for the from church to church, there are the priest offers on their behalf. Worship,” offer some direction. him are not suitable for the liturgy, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South some places where the people The document says that funeral because they have no intrinsic con- Bend, answered these questions. Lessons learned and reaffirmed SCRIPTURE SEARCH By Patricia Kasten n June, our high school base- leader, became quite vocal in a Gospel for August 10, 2008 ball team advanced to the 3-A talk with our team on the bus fol- Matthew 14:22-33 Istate championship in lowing a road trip. The next day, FROM Indianapolis. In the 40-plus years when I arrived at our field, he had Following is a word search based on the Gospel of our existence, we had never written the following words in won more than a regional, and chalk on the back wall of the THE reading for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle here we were — one of two teams dugout: We can win together or we A: the story of walking on the Sea of Galilee. The from an original pool of 100 — can die alone. SIDELINES words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. playing for the state championship The sectional began with a game. game against an opponent that had BY TIM PRISTER MOUNTAIN TO PRAY WAVES We had arrived at this point in defeated us decisively — twice — THE WIND WALKING ON THE SEA unexpected fashion. With a senior- during the regular season. We fell possible to prepare a team to play SAW HIM TERRIFIED A GHOST dominated team, we had anticipat- behind, 1-0, and then scored eight the biggest game of our lives while IN FEAR AFRAID PETER ed contending for the conference runs in the third inning en route to dealing with the harsh reality of COMMAND WATER STRONG championship during the regular victory. In the sectional champi- tragedy/death. FRIGHTENED LORD SAVE ME IMMEDIATELY season. Instead, we suffered some onship game, we fell behind, 3-0, Forty-eight hours later, we CAUGHT FAITH DOUBT injuries, had our confidence shak- and then scored nine runs in the would gather together as a team to en, and ended up 16-10 overall fifth inning. It was our school’s pay our final respects to the father and tied for third place in the con- first sectional championship in 10 of our player. LORD, SAVE ME ference. years. And back on that dugout wall, We had not maximized our In the regional championship much of the phrase written in CAUGHTHEWI ND potential. We had underachieved. game, we let opportunity after chalk had been wiped away as I had expressed to our players opportunity slip away before win- players leaned up against it over NTLORDSAVEME on numerous occasions how disap- ning in the bottom of the 11th. It the weeks of games and practices. ASEVAWHELLAN pointed I was in our performance. was our school’s first regional It no longer said, We can win Our players had not performed to championship in 10 years. together or die alone. Most of the NCDRRETEPWDE their capabilities, and the coaching Now the doubts from earlier in words had been inadvertently AOAFRA I DOUBT staff had failed to bring out the the year were gone. It no longer rubbed off. best in them. mattered who we were playing. Ironically, prophetically, all it IMMEDIATELYH It was important to be all-inclu- We were competing against our said now was, We win together. SMTN I NFEARAG sive. I learned long ago that if you own standard that we set for our- Oh, by the way, we lost that AAGHOST I JOR I didn’t take inventory of the coach- selves. In the semi-state, we beat championship game, 5-1. But I ing staff’s role amidst the struggle, the 30-1, No. 1-ranked team, and learned much about our team in WNONTHESEAPR you ran the risk of alienating the then knocked off the No. 4 team the three-week post-season run, HDWALK I NGDOF players, making them the scape- later that night to advance to the and had many of life’s lessons goats and exonerating yourself state championship game. reaffirmed. Our faith is stronger I HNGJOGNORTS from blame. On Tuesday, four days before because of the experience, and my MOUN T A I NHGPK We win together and we lose the big game, we received news responsibility to the young men together. We all shouldered the that the father of one of our play- that I coach is much greater than I © 2008 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com blame. ers had been killed in a car acci- ever realized. I’ve always believed that there dent. Suddenly, the outcome of the God had tested us and we had is a path to victory. It may be championship game didn’t seem triumphed, even though the final there is any such thing as natural grown over with weeds or con- nearly as important. Before I could score indicated otherwise. order, natural purpose and natural stricted by rocky terrain. But if reach the home of the player, the LETTER goodness, he said. you keep pushing, believing, rest of the seniors on the team had The world is fragile, the pope instilling confidence and working gathered to comfort him. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 told them, and harm done in one hard, you will find a way. You Later that afternoon at practice, ation, the pope said. area affects another. can’t do it all the time but you can I had to address the team. I real- And, he told the young people, “We have become more and will yourself to victory. ized this was the most important relativism — thinking that there more aware of our need for humil- But our will had been weak- talk that I had ever given to our do not exist any absolute truths — ity before the delicate complexity ened. In a two-week span, we lost players, and very little of what I is one of the clearest signs of a of God’s world,” he said. games by 10-0, 8-0, 11-1 and 11-2. had to say had to do with baseball. waning recognition that God is the The pope’s message to the We weren’t just losing; we weren’t We drove to Indianapolis creator of all things and all people. young people was that like the even competing, which was atypi- Friday night, went over the game Tim Prister is a 1978 graduate of Under the guise of being “neu- stars and the seas, the flowers and cal of the program we had built in plan for the third time, and took Marian High School and a 1982 tral, impartial and inclusive of the cattle, “your very existence has five years. batting practice Saturday morning. graduate from the University of everyone,” relativism actually been willed by God, blessed and One of our captains, a quiet We had done everything humanly Notre Dame. claims God’s place and denies that given a purpose.” AUGUST 10, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17
BISHOP DWENGER SENIOR NAMED TO ALL-STAR TEAM Bishop Dwenger’s softball team captain, Chelsea Sanders, has been selected to play in the first annual East/West all-star class games for baseball and softball. Sanders, who played shortstop and pitcher for the Saints, is a three-time All-SAC selection and batted .375 this past season, leading the team with six triples. The games were held at Sports Blackford High School in Hartford City on Saturday, July 26. Ken Nuber named assistant women’s USF selects former DePaul soccer coach at Notre Dame star, Northrop grad to NOTRE DAME — Ken Nuber, a A three- years on the NSCAA/NAIA 14-year coaching veteran, has time MCC Women’s Coaches Association been named an assistant coach Coach of the Executive Council, including the women’s soccer program with the University of Notre Year and past two years as president. He Dame women’s soccer program, two-time also served seven years as chair FORT WAYNE — Christy U-17 Girls it was announced by head coach regional of the NAIA All-America Young, a Fort Wayne native and Citadel Randy Waldrum. Nuber has spent coach of the Committee, five years at the chair record setting midfielder/forward Futbol Club the past 13 seasons as the head year, Nuber of the NAIA National at DePaul University, has been Team. women’s soccer coach at NAIA worked hard Championship Selection selected to succeed Ken Nuber as The past member University of Saint to maintain a Committee, four years as chair of the Lady Cougars’ women’s head four sum- Francis in Fort Wayne. standard of the NAIA Scholar-Athlete All- soccer coach. mers, Young “I’ve known Ken for nine KEN NUBER excellence America Selection Committee “We are thrilled to have has served years, I’ve seen firsthand his on and off and three years as chair of the Christy join our Department,” as work with the Saint Francis pro- the field at Saint Francis. His NSCAA/NAIA Coach of the Year said Mark A. Pope, University of coach/coun- gram, and I believe he is an up- players won 34 NAIA Scholar- Selection Committee. Saint Francis’ (USF) director of selor at the and-coming coach with a bright Athlete All-America honors in his Nuber is not entirely unfamil- athletics. “Christy brings a wealth CHRISTY YOUNG University of future in our profession,” 13 seasons, and the Cougars iar with the Notre Dame women’s of experience in women’s soccer, Notre Dame Waldrum said. “His teams are earned 10 consecutive National soccer program, having worked both as a NCAA Division I stu- Girls Soccer Camp. Young also well-disciplined, organized, and Soccer Coaches Association of as a staff coach for the Irish soc- dent-athlete and as an NAIA served as an assistant coach at try to play the game in a way that America (NSCAA) Team cer camps since 2000. coach. We look forward to con- Malone College for one season as fits our Notre Dame style. He is Academic Awards, with their Born Oct. 3, 1970, in tinuing the tradition of success in she pursued her graduate degree top class in his character and will 3.61 team grade-point average in Cincinnati, Ohio, Nuber graduated women’s soccer at USF with working with goalkeepers, bring a wealth of head coaching 2007, ranking fourth among col- from Saint Francis in 1993 with a Christy leading our program.” recruiting, travel and game man- experience to our staff. I’m legiate programs at all levels of bachelor of arts degree in commu- Young, 27, served as an assis- agement. extremely excited to have him on competition. In addition, Saint nications and an area of concen- tant coach for two years at USF Young came to USF after board and look to have continued Francis was chosen to receive the tration in business. He also has with Nuber in 2004 and 2005 completing an impressive career success in every aspect of our 2007 NAIA Program of Character received a pair of coaching certifi- before leaving to get her graduate at DePaul University in Chicago. program.” Award given for achievement in cations from the NSCAA, having degree in school counseling at Young was a four-year starter at “It’s such a tremendous honor five categories: sportsmanship, earned his national diploma in Malone College. the Division I school and left No. and a privilege to be joining the respect, responsibility, servant 1997 and his advanced national “This is really an outstanding 1 at DePaul in goals (14), assists women’s soccer staff at Notre leadership and integrity. diploma in 1999. opportunity and I am thrilled to (9), and points (37) in 71 match- Dame,” Nuber said. “Notre Dame Nuber is one of the most He and his wife, Gina, are the return to the Lady Cougars fami- es. She was a team captain her is one of the top two all-time pro- respected coaches in the NAIA proud parents of two children — ly,” Young said. “Though I hate senior year, was a Conference grams in the history of women’s fraternity, having spent eight daughter Mya, 3, and son Jayden, 2. to see coach Nuber leaving USA Player of the Week three soccer, and to have the opportuni- because of what he has meant to times and was named the 2003 ty to move up and coach at the me and my development as a DePaul Outstanding Student- Division I level with a program coach as well as the USF pro- Athlete. She was a four-time and a coaching staff of that cal- Join us gram, I look forward to continu- Conference USA Commissioner’s iber is really a dream come true.” ing and building on what he has Academic Honor Roll selection. Nuber founded the Saint after the game developed.” A 1999 Northrop High School Francis women’s soccer program As an assistant at USF, Young graduate, Young was an All-State in 1995 and amassed a 170-96-14 v developed a weight training pro- selection her senior year and she (.632) record with the Cougars, gram for the Lady Cougars, helped the Bruins advance to the piloting them to six Mid-Central South Bend Barnaby’s assisted the head coach in train- state tournament, the first time a Conference (MCC) titles and ing sessions and worked with Fort Wayne Community School eight NAIA regional tournament 713 E. Jefferson Blvd. Nuber to recruit student-athletes team made the state tournament berths, including regional finals locally and regionally. 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St.Anthony de Padua Decatur Huntington Elizabeth A.Boosi, 83, Paul R.Ortiz Sr., 74, Sister Victoria Grabler, Holy Family FUNDRAISERS Saturday, Aug. 23, beginning at Back to school picnic planned St.Mary of the OLVM,87,Victory Noll 9 a.m. at the Sprig O Mint Golf Summerfest happening at St. Al’s Wabash — St. Bernard Parish Assumption Lorraine D.Kope, 81, Course. Cost per player $60 and Mishawaka Yoder — Summerfest will be will have a back to school picnic Our Lady of Hungary held Saturday, Aug. 9, with a hog includes cart, greens fees and Sunday, Aug. 17, following the Fort Wayne Beverly Walerko, 83, roast at 11 a.m., an apple pie or lunch buffet by Chef Rex 10:30 a.m. Mass. Bring your Mary J.Keller, 83, St.Monica Hilda G.Wierschem, Marvel. Call (574) 234-7992 to quilting contest at 10 a.m., and a favorite dish. Meat, drinks and St.Vincent de Paul 95, Holy Family watermelon eating contest at make reservations. table service will be provided. Mildred Reilly, 80, noon. The Gator Gallop 5K Vance L.Battershell, 78, St.Joseph Pauline A.Hunt, 88, Knights plan fish fry St.Jude St.Anthony de Padua run/walk begins with registration New Haven at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, fea- Fort Wayne — The Knights of Roscoe L.Martin, 95, tures a chicken dinner at 11 a.m., Columbus Council 451, 601 Hilda P.DePrisco, 92, Robert H.George, 85, bingo at noon and an old time Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on St. Aloysius Our Lady of Good St.John the Baptist Little Flower country jam session at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, from 5-7:30 p.m. Hope The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for James F.Kline, 71, Cory M.Vavul, 25, Both days will include games St.John the Baptist and a country store and flea mar- children 12 and under. Fish, two Wayne R.Gibson, 68, Christ the King sides and beverage are included. St.Joseph-Hessen ket. 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SATURDAY South Bend Washington St. Tickets are $5 at Mary Ann Voors, 87, Chad R.Lambie, 28, Dolores E.Canfield, 56, Rummage sale Christ the King the door (covers brat sandwich HOG ROAST St.Jude St.Hedwig and all the corn you can eat). New Haven — The Apostolate 11a.m. ‘til gone There will be a raffle for ND of Fatima will hold a rummage Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest 9:30 a.m. Geowefa Borowyj, 88, Laszlo C.Magyar, 95, Rose Mary Corcoran, Blue Ribbon Quilting Contest 9:30 a.m. tickets, ND blanket, a cake walk sale at 15412 Dawkins Rd. from St. Peter St.Matthew Cathedral 80, Sanctuary at St. and a white elephant sale. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 14-16. Watermelon Eating Contest 12 p.m. Paul’s Proceeds will benefit the dele- Horseshoe Tournament 2 p.m. John Williams, 79, Gertrude M.Szuba, 79, gates’ travel to the world council Gator Gallop 5K Run/Walk Most Precious Blood St.John the Baptist Esther E. 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BY DIANE FREEBY ication ceremony in July. dous blessing to BABE,” said Father Bill Sullivan, pastor of Margaret Miller, volunteer coordi- St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in nator for Elkhart BABE. ELKHART — The newly refur- Elkhart, was on hand for the bless- The $225,000 building was bished building on West Marion ing. He joined Doreen Mast, asso- made possible by the dedicated Street looks great. Counselors have ciate pastor of Tri-Lakes volunteers in Elkhart. The more room to better serve their Community Church in Elkhart as Benchmarks auction has raised clients. The BABE store no longer prayers were offered for the many nearly $650,000 over the last three has to share cramped quarters. But women and babies who are served years. In addition to the new build- the most important change at the by the Women’s Care Center. ing, funds were used to produce an Elkhart Women’s Care Center will Margaret Miller, coordinator of “We have a wonderful opportu- adoption video as well as provide help save lives. Elkhart BABE, joins Sharon nity to express God’s love in an items for BABE and help with “We now have a dedicated DeLucenay, volunteer center man- unbelievable way, every day,” operating support. ultrasound room,” said Women’s ager for the Elkhart Women’s Care explained volunteer center manag- Pat and Art Decio are members Care Center President Ann Center. Both women volunteer er Sharon DeLucenay. “Each time of St. Thomas and longtime sup- Manion. “That means we can offer their time to helping mothers we meet a client we have the awe- porters of the Women’s Care ultrasounds any day, any time. DIANE FREEBY choose life for their developing some opportunity to help them Center. They were honored at the Thanks to Elkhart General Father Bill Sullivan, pastor of St. babies. choose life. This building helps us recent dedication with a special Hospital and Midwifery of Thomas the Apostle, blesses the do that more.” plaque and the unveiling of the Michiana, we have a nurse here all new building for the Women’s Elkhart, according to statistics, The BABE program provides building’s official name, The the time to give deciding young Care Center at 229 E. Marion St. in is the second-busiest of all the new cribs, car seats, baby clothing Patricia George Decio Care Center. mothers the opportunity to see, downtown Elkhart. sites. Over 1,300 women made and diapers to needy young moth- Pat Decio humbly deferred to hear and bond with their develop- over 6,000 visits in 2007 alone. ers under an incentive system that the surrounding community and its ing babies.” their precious babies. Beginning Nearly bursting at the seams, rewards their participation in edu- support for organizations like the The Women’s Care Center, with with one small house in South the office underwent a much-need- cation, parenting classes, prenatal Women’s Care Center. its 14 centers in six counties, exists Bend 24 years ago, the care center ed expansion, with construction care and other valuable activities. “Elkhart,” emphasized Pat to help young women facing a cri- has continued to expand to meet beginning last year and wrapping “The support of people and the Decio, “is truly a city with a sis pregnancy to choose life for the growing need. up this summer with a special ded- Women’s Care Center is a tremen- heart!” Today’s Catholic BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB This month’s featured selection: Father Joseph Langford’s “Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady”
forming the knowledge that Mother Teresa found her con- Book selection venerates two mothers fidence in Mary’s heart. Her prayers of “Keep me in your oday’s Catholic’s book of the month selection for heart,” and “Lend me your heart,” were the foundation of August is Father Joseph Langford’s “Mother her ability to love her Lord and others in the way Mary TTeresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady,” published by did. The author goes on to challenge his reader to examine Our Sunday Visitor, 2007. And what better literature to his/her own relationship with the Mother of God as well. study than one focused on reverence for the mother of Following a brief description of the spirit of Mother Nazareth and the mother of Calcutta? Teresa’s society, Missionaries of Charity, Langford In his 116-page book, Langford, who worked personal- explores the inner depth of the heart where God resides ly with Mother Teresa, shares a rare glimpse into her and the fruits of prayer. By choosing to find God in all inmost workings and intimate relationship with the Mother things, including the sufferings of the world, Mother Questions for discussion Teresa provides a model for the reader to find light in the of God. The book educates its reader on the three visions • Langford writes of the notion of “undivided love” to of 1947 that inspired Mother Teresa to work with the poor- darkness. The author offers inspirited Biblical references that cre- God and neighbor on page 41. What does that mean to est of poor and the dying of India. you? How can you implement that in your daily life? The Blessed Mother appears in the final two visions ate the foundation for Mother Teresa’s relationship with Our Lady. Seventeen pages of Old Testament Scripture • By consecrating your life to Mary, what virtues can and is the fortification that empowers Teresa. Langford you develop to live your life in service to God and his writes, “It is through Our Lady’s presence, as portrayed in readings inspired to “echo Our Lady,” from Proverbs to Sirach that he writes, “are not offered for study, but for people? this final scene, that Mother Teresa will find the grace and • Our Lady listened to only one voice, God’s voice, courage to stand at the Calvaries of the world, knowing, savoring,” appear in two of three appendixes in the final pages of the book. The third appendix is a narrative of instead of all the others that spoke of pain and heartache. with the same faith that sustained Our Lady in that darkest She didn’t insist on understanding God’s plan to surrender hour, that beneath this mystery was hidden the presence of Juan Diego and his apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Understanding Mother Teresa’s source of strength in to his will. How can you integrate that spirit of trust and the Son of God.” surrender in your life? (page 54) The reader becomes privy to the depth of Mother adversity and love for mankind in her life’s work with the poor and dying through Langford’s insights challenge his • Langford writes about the abundance of God’s gifts. Teresa’s faith and ardent desire to serve both God and man As you begin to recognize these gifts, how does your faith through the generous smattering of quotes from her per- reader to contemplate his/her own life and service. “Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady,” is a deeply grow? How does pain become a place of prayer with this sonal writings, which focus on the intervention of the new attitude of abundant blessings? (page 58-59) Blessed Mother at the cross. The theme revealed through- spiritual look at Jesus’ thirst for us and our love, Mary’s heart, prayer and the notion that it is not love’s form but • How can deepening your prayer life assist you in out the book speaks of being filled with God’s love reaching out to others in their moments of crisis or pain? through the intercession of Mary and sharing that love love’s content that is the driving force of Mother Teresa’s work. (page 63) through service to others. • How can you consecrate your past, present and future In a revelational analogy between Mother Teresa and to Our Lady in service to her son? (page 71-73) Juan Diego and his vision of the Blessed Mother, the • Mother Teresa spent personal time with Mary on a author offers “four attitudes of soul” that are necessary for About the author: regular basis. How can spending personal time with Our Our Lady to intervene in lives. He goes on to instruct the Father Joseph Langford met Mother Teresa while Lady assist in living “beyond our limitations?” Be specif- reader of the three stages of grace to encounter Mary — ic. (page 77) encounter, listening and consecration — and the interior studying theology in Rome and was later invited to be cofounder of Mother Teresa’s priest community, the • Read the Marian Covenant on page 78. Discuss its discipline required for this relationship of grace. With her implications for your own life of service. offering of “undivided love” to all, the saint of Calcutta Missionaries of Charity Fathers. He currently lives in the community’s motherhouse in Mexico. • Discuss any new insights you came to from reading emulates Our Lady in emptying her heart of self so as to the Biblical references to Mother Teresa’s relationship “welcome and shelter those who are shelterless.” with Mary found on pages 81-88. Langford’s deeply spiritual writings assist the reader in Visit www.diocesefwsb.org/blog for discussion on this book.
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