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By Mary Ann Wyand

hristians are called to constantly promote the sanctity and dignity of life, Father Frank Pavone told pro-life Csupporters during his May 1-2 visit to Indianapolis. The national director of Priests for Life, based in Staten Island, N.Y., also serves the universal Church as an official of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for the Family. At the start of a busy weekend of pro-life networking, Father Pavone told Catholics gathered for the monthly arch- diocesan pro-life Mass May 1 at St. Andrew the Apostle Church that the pro-life movement is “a cause that demands our urgent attention” because “we are made in the image and likeness of God, and we belong to him.” Abortion “attacks the image of God, the image of Jesus Christ,” he said in his homily for the eucharistic liturgy on the feast of St. Joseph ‘We are made in the Worker. “We’re talking about an act of violence, about tearing a human body the image and apart.” likeness of God, Christians “are called to share with God in the work of caring for his creation,” and we belong Father Pavone said. “When we fight against to him.’ abortion we are preserving the foundation of the house of God.” There is much pro-life work to be done daily, he said. “But never lose hope, never doubt for one moment that you are helping make a difference in the fight for life.” After the liturgy, Father Pavone led the gathering in prayer

outside the Clinic for Women on East 38th Street. As dozens Ann Wyand Photo by Mary of pro-life supporters prayed the sorrowful mysteries of the Father Frank Pavone of Staten Island, N.Y., the national director of Priests for rosary, a woman hurriedly entered the abortion clinic. Life, tells Holy Rosary parishioners May 2 that abortion has destroyed more On Saturday afternoon, Father Pavone conducted a lives than warfare. He said Christians are obligated to help the helpless and See LIFE, page 2 work to end the killing of unborn babies. Pope beatifies Padre Pio, humble Capuchin friar

He said Padre Pio endured it all with a Holy Father says Padre Pio’s simple life of spirit of obedience which itself became a path of purification. The priest died in prayer and service ‘astonished the world’ 1968 at the age of 81. At the beginning of the three-hour VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In one of long hours he spent with penitents, for liturgy, the pope read the beatification the biggest religious ceremonies in his charity works on behalf of the poor decree and set Sept. 23 as a day for spe- Rome’s history, Pope John Paul II beati- and sick, and for his ascetic practices cial devotion to Padre Pio. fied Padre Pio da Pietrelcina and said the undertaken in imitation of Christ. A drape was lifted on the facade of Capuchin friar “astonished the world” Padre Pio’s reputed stigmata—the St. Peter’s Basilica to reveal a giant por- with his simple life of prayer. appearance of bleeding wounds like those trait of the smiling Capuchin, and a The Mass May 2 was attended by of the crucified Christ—showed the wave of applause flowed through a mas- some 200,000 people who overflowed priest’s intense sharing in the Lord’s sive assembly that stretched from St. Peter’s Square and another 100,000 Passion, the pope said. St. Peter’s Square more than half a mile who watched on giant television screens Referring to years of suspicion by down a wide avenue to the Tiber River. in an open area across the city. Many Church officials, who investigated and Many people wiped tears from their were devoted followers of Padre Pio, a temporarily suspended Padre Pio from eyes. southern Italian priest known for his his priestly ministry, the pope said it Rome authorities blocked traffic for direct style of hearing confessions. showed that saints are sometimes “mis- the event, and many had predicted a day “By his life wholly given to prayer and understood” even by their own superiors. of chaos in the Eternal City, but most to listening to his brothers and sisters, this Padre Pio was exonerated from the residents seemed to have followed offi- humble Capuchin friar astonished the allegations of impropriety and fraudulent cials’ advice to either leave town for the world,” the pope said in a sermon. conduct, but these accusations repre- weekend or watch the ceremony at The pope, who personally knew and sented a painful and distressing trial for home. admired Padre Pio, praised him for the the priest, the pope said. See PADRE PIO, page 2 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, May 7, 1999

Padre Pio would often spend 10 to 12 PADRE PIO hours a day hearing confessions. He also continued from page 1 founded a large hospital complex for south- ern Italy’s poor—a sign of the kind of com- More than 1,000 tour buses began passion that is needed today, the pope said. unloading pilgrims at 6 a.m. near the The pope gave Communion to an Vatican. Wearing Padre Pio scarves and Italian woman whose sudden cure in 1995 hats, many carried framed portraits of from a ruptured duct in the neck was the Capuchin confessor and held them deemed a miracle. Doctors at the time aloft as the pope declared him blessed, said the rupture was potentially fatal, but meaning worthy of imitation by the it inexplicably disappeared one day after whole Church. prayers were offered to Padre Pio. Flags and placards identified groups Many people who attended the beatifica- of Padre Pio followers from as far away tion Mass said they knew someone who as Indonesia and Singapore, while siz- was helped or healed by prayers to Padre able delegations came from Poland, Pio. Ireland and the United States. The gath- The pope, who confessed to Padre Pio ering was a demographically mixed as a young priest in 1947, had a personal crowd; an African nun sat next to a experience in that regard. In 1962, when young man with a shaved head and sun- he was an auxiliary bishop, the future glasses. Vendors sold Padre Pio medals, pope sent a letter to Padre Pio, asking him scarves, hats and other mementos. to pray for a woman diagnosed with “Padre Pio would probably be upset malignant throat cancer. at all this fuss,” said Paola Fontana, a CNS photo from Reuters A short time later, he wrote Padre Pio 31-year-old Rome resident who became An artist sketches an image of Padre Pio near St. Peter’s Square in Rome May 1. Pope John Paul II again, saying that the woman’s cancer had interested in Padre Pio several years beatified the Capuchin friar May 2 in what was one of the largest religious ceremonies ever in Rome. disappeared. The woman was Dr. Wanda ago. “What was striking about him was Poltawska, who has continued to be a close his personality. He could make people people who knew Padre Pio directly or He said Padre Pio’s international adviser to the pope on family matters. stop and think. And he had the stig- indirectly have rediscovered their faith, appeal flowed from his charity, which After the Mass at the Vatican, the pope mata—he seemed a step closer to Christ while hundreds of prayer groups “was poured out like balm on the weak- boarded a helicopter for a short flight than most of us.” inspired by his example have sprung up nesses and the sufferings of his brothers across the city to the Basilica of St. John In his sermon, the pope said many all over the world. and sisters.” Lateran, where more than 100,000 people had followed the liturgy on TV screens. In a brief talk, he called Padre Pio “a true and save the defenseless. We can save Abortion advocates “think you can son of St. Francis of Assisi.” † LIFE lives by offering help” to women consid- separate the mother and child,” he said. continued from page 1 ering abortion. “Pro-life supporters know you can’t. During a speech at St. Monica Parish The pro-life movement is pro-woman. Official Appointments pro-life leadership workshop at the on May 2, Father Pavone endorsed the We say, ‘Let’s love them both.’ Love is Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center. Indiana Citizens for Life Media Project, indivisible. You can’t love one without Effective July 7, 1999 Later, he delivered the homily during a which raises funds to buy television loving the other. You can’t help one Rev. John E. Hartzer, reappointed pastor Mass at Holy Rosary Parish and again advertising time for pro-life commercials. without helping the other. You can’t hurt of St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg. during two Masses there on Sunday. In the fight to end abortion, pro-life one without hurting the other. You can’t “We have destroyed more lives supporters cannot overlook “the obvious support women’s rights and at the same Rev. Joseph L. Brown, C.PP.S., from through abortion than during wars,” power of the media and the necessity of time allow the closest, deepest, most ministry outside the archdiocese to admin- Father Pavone told Holy Rosary parish- using the media to convey the pro-life intimate of human relationships—that istrator of St. Anne and St. Joseph ioners and guests during the Tridentine message,” he said. “It is absolutely essen- between a mother and her own child—to parishes in Jennings County. Mass on Sunday. tial that the pro-life movement use every end while [the baby is] still in the Rev. Joseph B. Moriarty, from sacra- “ ‘This is my body,’ the words Jesus available media outlet.” womb.” mental minister at St. Anne and St. Joseph used to save the world and teach us the Abortion has “a devastating effect on The goal of the pro-life movement is parishes in Jennings County to sacramen- meaning of love, also are used by abor- our entire society,” Father Pavone said. “It “ending abortion, not limiting abortion,” tal support at St. Paul Catholic Center in tion advocates to promote freedom of is much more than the destruction of a he said. “We must never lose sight of our Bloomington. choice and abortion on demand,” Father baby’s life. It is much more than the goal to end abortion, to eliminate it, to These appointments are from the office of the Pavone said. “Women get abortions destruction of the [aborted] child’s mother obliterate it. Either we end abortion or it Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., because they feel they have no choice. and father. The woman is always harmed will end us.” † Archbishop of Indianapolis. But we are people of life, and we are by her abortion. It is also extremely harm- called to stand with Jesus, to stand with ful for the surviving children of the life. We are obligated to help the helpless mother who has had an abortion.” This Ad Is Camera Ready!

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By Margaret Nelson “Jesus promised he is with us always. Even though you cannot see Jesus, he is he Mass at SS. Peter and Paul going to come in a special way to those TCathedral on Sunday afternoon was who are about to be confirmed.” special. Families, catechists, aides and others Special because of the broad smiles participating in the faith formation pro- and extra prayers evident in the assembly gram joined Mark Bogle, Patricia of 200. And special because four young Murphy, James Utley and Alonso Valeron adults were being confirmed through as they celebrated their confimations. SPRED, a new archdiocesan special reli- Two of the formation classes are in gious education program for young peo- collaboration with St. Malachy Parish in ple with developmental disabilities. Danville and one class with St. Pius X The presider, Msgr. Joseph Schaedel, Parish in Indianapolis. Another class is vicar general, called it a special occasion being introduced in Terre Haute. with special people, then asked, “Who are At the end of Mass, Msgr. Schaedel

those special people? thanked St. Malachy parishioner Deborah Photos by Margaret Nelson “Everybody here is so special that Jesus Armenta, volunteer coordinator of the Patricia Murphy, a member of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg, is anointed with chrism by died on the cross for us,” he answered. SPRED program, and said, “This is the Msgr. Joseph Schaedel during her confirmation at a Special Religious Education (SPRED) liturgy at Fathers Glenn O’Connor, Donald beginning.” † SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral on May 2. Schmidlin and Daniel Staublin concele- brated the liturgy. A troupe of four actors dramatized the Gospel readings. And the choir of St. Malachy Parish in Danville Prayer vigil for peace is May 12 brought music to the liturgy. The Mass began with the fitting words of the hymn By Mary Ann Wyand St. Matthew parishioner and Stewardship stewards of prayer in our community,” “Gather Us In.” Commission member Danielle Galley of she said. “The plan is to have as many During the homily, Msgr. Schaedel told “Drop Everything and Pray!” is the Indianapolis explained. “Together our parishioners—and others—as possible the story of a boy who felt lost and was theme for a noon prayer vigil on May 12 prayers will make a difference.” bring prayer into their daily lives and frightened in the mall because he couldn’t organized by St. Matthew Parish in Galley said the idea for the prayer vigil provide a sense of community even when see his mother. Yet his mother was right Indianapolis. came from a Scripture passage reminding we are separated physically.” behind and above him, watching carefully. St. Matthew parishioners hope Chris- Christians to, “Ask and it will be given to The idea for the vigil “began as a He compared the child’s experience to tians throughout central and southern you; seek and you shall find; knock and stewardship activity to build prayer and what the apostles experienced in the Indiana will join their prayers for “peace the door will be opened to you. For community,” Galley said, “but then grew Gospel, when Jesus said he was going in our homes, neighborhoods and world.” everyone who asks receives, who seeks to be associated with the dedication of a away. A flier promoting the event explains finds, and who knocks, the door will be new representation of Mary that has been “But Jesus said, ‘I am the way, the that people interested in participating in opened” (Mt 7:7 and Lk 11:9). added to our church.” truth and the life.’ Sometimes, like the lit- the prayer vigil need only “join us wher- “The idea originated from the parish The dedication of the new Marian tle boy in the shopping mall, we’re just ever you are by praying the Hail Mary Stewardship Commission as a way to statue is scheduled for May 9 during the looking ahead,” said Msgr. Schaedel. three times at noon on May 12,” emphasize the importance of our role as See PRAYER, page 16

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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler TheCriterion 1915 - 1994 Criterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus William R. Bruns, Executive Editor Prayer enables Editorial us to be doorways to real hope The invisible horror t this time of year, many At the conclusion of his five udan. It’s the largest country on 1993, is stalemated. According to of us priests celebrate our points, Bishop McDonald writes: the second-largest continent in the Francis Deng, former Sudanese minis- anniversaries of ordina- “In these golden years and in retire- Sworld. Its nearly 30 million people ter of state for foreign affairs and now a Ation. On May 3, along ment, I want to make these reflec- comprise 140 ethnic groups speaking senior fellow with the Brookings with Fathers Paul Dede, Bill Ernst, tions my own.” The bishop’s reflec- 117 languages. Institution, no meaningful progress will John Geis, Stan Herber, John tions came in a beautiful Italian Independent since 1956, civil war has be made without the involvement of O’Brien and Clarence Waldon, I card that is also telling; it depicts raged through the country for 32 years nations outside the region because the marked 35 years of ordination as a the martyrdom of his patron, of its 43-year existence. The war has stalemate serves the strategic interests priest. Many of our priests have St. Andrew, on a cross shaped as an caused an estimated 2 million deaths of both the government and the rebels. been ordained much longer, but I X. It is entitled “crown of victory.” (directly or because of famine) and has The American branches of three am proud and delighted to celebrate displaced 5 million people. humanitarian organizations (CARE, What a wonderful testimonial of a And the plight of the refugees is mis- Oxfam and Save the Children) have 35 years and counting! life spent doing God’s work in the erable. As an example, Mark Franken, asked the United States to adopt a In 1964, I would never have Church. God willing, I have a few director of Migration and Refugee “peace first” policy aimed at bringing believed that after 23 years I would more years before I can claim to be Services for the U.S. Catholic Sudan’s decades-long civil war to an be ordained a bishop. God’s plan in my golden years, but Bishop Conference, says that some 60,000 end. The organizations also warned of a was not the one I thought he had Andy’s reflections touch my heart refugees—10 percent of them minors “catastrophic renewal of famine and marked out for me. Now it’s 12 even now. I suspect the same is true whose parents are dead or cannot be war” in the absence of significant years as a bishop, and counting. I am for my brother priests and for all of located—have been living in a camp in progress toward peace. mystified and delighted and still you who are on this journey of Uganda. Some of these children have “The international community— can’t quite grasp the reality of it all. hope. been living there for more than 10 years. including the United States govern- But I think most of you older folks I’ll bet the bishop was collecting To put this devastation into some per- ment—has not applied sufficient prior- can say the same about the mystery spective, it should be noted that the war ity to this, Africa’s worst war,” the some of those sayings through the in Yugoslavia, for example, took 2,000 agencies said in a joint statement and the challenges of your own path years of his ministry and now, in lives in 1998 while an estimated 70,000 released April 29. “The war is one of in life, whether married or single, lay the evening of life, he put them Sudanese died during that same year. the major causes of instability in the or religious. As my predecessor, together with time-tested faith. His For all the attention this situation is entire region. If it continues, the only Archbishop O’Meara, used to say, self-effacing humility is attractive getting from Western governments, guarantee will be the death and suffer- “God directs our lives, sometimes in and so is his spiritual realism. The Sudan might as well be invisible. ing of many more innocent people both spite of us!” cross is “the crown of victory.” Catholic Relief Services (CRS), in Sudan and in affected neighboring At Christmas time, Bishop Notice that even in his golden years which has been working to relieve the countries,” the statement said. Andrew McDonald of Little Rock, and in retirement he says that he misery in this country for a number of As our attention is focused on the Ark. (who has submitted his letter wants to make these reflections his years, is trying to raise awareness in the conflict in the Balkans, a long-standing of resignation to the Holy Father at own. Even in his golden years, he is West of the plight of the Sudanese peo- catastrophe is building in Sudan. age 75), sent around what he titled ple. CRS is the official overseas relief Church-sponsored and other relief neither presuming nor claiming a and development agency of the U.S. agencies can only do so much in the “Random Reflections—Christmas spiritual victory. I am reminded of Catholic community. face of the enormous needs there. 1998—New Year 1999.” I saved his the remark attributed to St. Thomas According to CRS, the agency is The Catholic Church in Sudan is reflections because they send a sim- Aquinas: “If you want to become working to prevent a new cycle of small and struggling, but it is growing. ple yet profound message, indeed a holy, you must be willing to start famine in the upcoming growing sea- In spite of persecution from the govern- prayerful message. They are five over again and again.” He also said: son. Loss of crops and seeds during a ment, there are nearly 2.3 million points of reflection: “To become holy, you have to want prolonged drought, coupled with the Catholics in Sudan today—about 8 per- 1. Death is not extinguishing the to be holy.” civil war unrest, has left the country cent of the total population in this Light, it is putting out the lamp The bishop’s “random reflec- vulnerable for yet another famine. country that is 70 percent Muslim. because the dawn has come. tions” could only catch his eye While the U.S. State Department Continued prayers are needed for 2. “With all my heart, I once again because his apostolic ministry has recently announced that the U.S. would our Sudanese sisters and brothers and entrust my life and my ministry ease its sanctions against Sudan and for all the people in this land that has been and is rooted in prayer. allow the sale of food and medicine, known such little peace. Let us pray, to the Virgin Mary, Mother of Someone once said that “our apos- few believe that this will be signifi- too, for our missionaries—including the Redeemer and Mother of tolic life is worth what our prayer is cantly helpful. The decision has been Comboni Father Michael Barton, a the Church. To her I repeat with worth.” The value of our ministry is criticized by both the Sudanese govern- native of Indianapolis—and the relief filial abandonment: Totus tuus! governed by the worth of our ment (as a way to help American farm- workers who serve the Church and the Amen. (Totus tuus is Latin for prayer. We priests are called to be ers and pharmaceutical companies people there. all yours. This is Pope John public believers who talk with God. increase sales) and by rebel forces (as a Let us hope that the world will soon Paul II’s motto.) If we are not public leaders who relaxation of needed U.S. pressure on wake up to this invisible horror and 3. “Earth is crammed with heaven, believe it is God who accomplishes the Sudanese government). take steps to bring peace and stability and every common bush afire the good work of our ministry, then The current peace process, begun in to the area. † with God; but only he who sees — William R. Bruns ultimately, our ministry is never takes off his shoes. The rest sit enough. And unless we talk to and around and pluck blackberries.” listen to God in prayer, our sisters Elizabeth Barrett Browning and brothers will not sense that we 4. “Lay all your cares about the are with God and from God. future trustingly in God’s May our ordination anniversaries hands, and let yourself be remind us that prayer enables us to guided by the Lord just like a be doorways to genuine hope. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Letters to the Editor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Making sense of ment officers, school administrators, and many others, all giving their opinions of Littleton tragedy what should be done to make our schools safe. The question of whether one can make In my opinion, they have all missed the La oración nos sense of what happened April 20 at point. I have not heard one mention of the Columbine High School has been consid- most elementary, obvious, and certain ered by many people these last several cure: … these atrocities will not cease until weeks. It is, for sure, a tragedy for all con- the people of our country return to the permite ser portales cerned and our nation and society as well. belief in, and trust in, God. Those who died in Littleton, Colo., died We must place our top priorities, first senseless deaths. And this includes the two God, then family, and then country. And I teen-agers who did the killing and who believe this is in the correct order. a la esperanza killed themselves at the end. It is always Many today place money, position, tragic when any person dies so violently fame, power, and fun above all else, for- and senseless as this. It is even more tragic getting that Jesus said that we must love when the persons killed and killing are the Lord, our God, with our whole heart young people. and might. Isn’t that saying that God must verdadera But can sense be made of this event? I come first? don’t think so. This happening is a mystery Then, we must spend time with our of life, as contrary as that statement children so as to instill in them that same n esta época del año, muchos de el Obispo McDonald escribió: “En sounds. The media and the legal system love of God, and to show them, without nosotros los sacerdotes celebramos estos años dorados y en jubilación, will attempt to make sense of this by any doubt, that they are loved. Many of Eel aniversario de nuestra orde- quiero hacer mías estas reflexiones”. developing a scenario of how this event our children today are left in the care of nación. El 3 de mayo, yo, junto con los “Las Reflexiones” del obispo llegaron transpired. This scenario will contain the others, often strangers, or with no one in Padres Paul Dede, Bill Ernst, John impresas en una bonita tarjeta italiana who, what, where, and how—but really charge. They then learn the values and Geis, Stan Herber, John O’Brien y que también está expresiva; pinta el will not contain the why. beliefs of those in whose charge they are Clarence Waldon, cumplimos 35 años martirio de su patrocinador, San Even though I do not believe that sense left, or of those that they associate with de haber sido ordenados como sacer- Andrés, en una cruz en forma de una X. can be made, I do believe that a cause while left without parental supervision. dotes. ¡Muchos de nuestros sacerdotes Se titula “la corona de victoria”. ¡Que exists in our society for this and similar During the past three decades, human han sido ordenados por más tiempo, testimonio maravilloso de una vida events. Young people (and probably people life has been so devaluated that many think pero estoy orgulloso y encantado de dedicada a hacer el trabajo de Dios en in general) have a need to belong. Young nothing of pulling a trigger and snuffing celebrar 35 años y sigo contando! la Iglesia! Si Dios quiere, todavía people are very critical of other young out a human life. This began with the En el 1964, yo nunca me habría tengo unos años más antes de que people outside their immediate peer group. Supreme Court decision giving a mother imaginado que después de 23 años pueda estar en mis años dorados, pero If a young person does not belong to a the “right” to take the life of her unborn habría sido ordenado como obispo. El la reflexión del Obispo Andy toca mi positive peer group, a young person will baby. And now, many feel that the elderly plan de Dios no fue el que yo pensaba corazón aun ahora. Creo que es lo belong to a negative peer group. In other and the terminally ill should be put to que él había escogido para mí. Llevo mismo que sienten mis sacerdotes her- words, in order to address this basic need death as an act of “mercy.” In the minds of 12 años como obispo, con más por manos y todos quienes están en este to belong, a young person will fulfill it one many, all this has nurtured a feeling that venir. Estoy perplejo y satisfecho al viaje de esperanza. way or another, either in a positive or a life is worthless, so we have what we call a respecto y todavía no puedo compren- Estoy seguro de que el obispo colec- negative manner, but, rest assured, it will culture of death. der la realidad de todo. Pero me imagi- cionaba algunos de esos refranes a be met. The need to belong and fit in is Our schools will not be made safe until no que la mayoría de ustedes mayores través de los años de su ministerio y strong and compelling. we again teach our children, both at home de edad pueden decir lo mismo acerca ahora, en la tarde de su vida, él los What can we do about helping others and in the schools, respect for all others, del misterio y desafíos de su propio puso juntos con su fe. Su humildad y belong? A lot. what is morally sound and to treat others camino en la vida, no importa si está realismo espiritual son atractivos. La Examine how you deal with people. Do as they want to be treated … regardless of you exclude certain people? Do you criti- race, creed, personal appearance, mental casado o soltero, laico o religioso. cruz es “la corona de victoria”. Incluso cize people needlessly or just because they capacities, or their social status. Cómo mi predecesor, el Arzobispo en sus años dorados y en jubilación él think, do, or believe differently than you? The clergy of all faiths must preach O’Meara decía, “Dios dirige nuestras dice que quiere hacer suyas estas reflexiones. No está presumiendo o Do you look down on people? If each of truth without fear of reprisal from those vidas, a veces a pesar de nosotros!” us is a kinder, gentler person with each who do not want to hear the truth. … En la temporada de la Navidad, el exigiendo una victoria espiritual. Recuerdo el comentario atribuido al other regardless of the other’s beliefs, skin Our teachers must again be given the Obispo Andrew McDonald de Little color, attitudes, socio-economic makeup right to administer reasonable discipline. Rock, Arkansas (quién ha sometido su San Tomas Aquinas: “Si usted quiere ser santo, usted debe desear empezar and so on, the world in which we operate Most of those I have heard taking on carta de renuncia al Santo Padre a los de nuevo y de nuevo”. También dijo: will be all the better. the subject of school safety have talked of 75 años de edad), envió por todas “para ponerse santo, usted tiene que Biblically, it may be helpful to recall new laws. We have more laws on the partes lo que se llamaba “Reflexiones querer ser santo”. the following from the Gospel according to books now than can possibly be enforced. Al Azar—Navidad de 1998—Nuevo “Las reflexiones al Azar” del arzo- Matthew, which states, “For when I was … More laws will not solve the problems. Año 1999”. Guardé sus reflexiones bispo podrían atraer miradas porque su hungry and you gave me food, I was We must changed the hearts and minds porque envían un simple y profundo ministerio apostólico ha sido fundado thirsty and you gave me drink. … In so of our people. We must instill in them a mensaje, de hecho un mensaje piadoso. en oración. Una vez alguien comentó far as you did this to one of the least of healthy, respectful, fear of the Lord. … Hay cinco puntos de reflexión: “nuestra vida apostólica vale lo que these brothers of mine, you did it to me. And last, but far from least, we must 1. La muerte no es el apagar la Luz, vale nuestra oración”. El valor de nue- … In so far as you neglected to do this to find a way to police the movie and TV sino es el extinguir la lámpara stro ministerio es gobernado por el one of the least of these, you neglected to industries as well as the computer internet. porque el alba ya viene. valor de nuestra oración. Se nos llaman do it for me.” There is no reasonable doubt that these 2. “Con todo el corazón, una vez a nosotros los sacerdotes a ser If each of us as individuals treats each media do, indeed, influence the actions of other with the above in mind and does so not only the young but also many adults más le confío mi vida y mi minis- creyentes públicos que hablan con respectfully, the world will be a little better who do not possess the proper moral val- terio a la Virgen María, Madre del Dios. Si no somos líderes públicos que and that is the best we can do. ues. … Redentor y Madre de la Iglesia. creen que es Dios quien logra el trabajo The good people of our country must ¡Le repito a ella con abandono fil- bueno de nuestro ministerio, entonces James M. Sinclair, M.S.S.W., J.D. become more vocal, more active in fight- ial: Totus tuus! Amén. (Totus tuus finalmente, nuestro ministerio nunca es Executive Director Gibault School for Boys ing those who have been successful in tak- es del latino y significa todo el bastante. Y a menos que hablemos y suyo. Éste es el lema del Papa Terre Haute ing prayer out of our schools and persuad- escuchemos a Dios en oración, nuestras ed our courts and legislative bodies to Juan Pablo II.) hermanas y hermanos no se darán 3. “La tierra está atestada del cielo en More on Littleton make laws that are detrimental to the well- cuenta de que estamos con Dios y being of all from the moment of concep- cada arbusto común ardiendo con somos de Dios. Dios; pero sólo el que ve quita sus Ever since the tragic killing in the tion to natural death. Que los aniversarios de nuestra school in Littleton, Colo., we have heard zapatos. Los demás no hacen Winferd (Bud) E. Moody ordenación nos recuerden que por from government officials, law enforce- Indianapolis nada”. Elizabeth Barrett Browning oración somos portales a la esperanza 4. “Ponga todos sus cuidados sobre el genuina. Que el testigo del Obispo futuro en las manos confiables de McDonald, y el nuestro, demuestren a Dios, y que sea guiado por el Señor las personas a quienes llevamos que no como niño”. Santa Edith Stein sólo es posible, sino es bueno creer y Letters Policy 5. Non nobis, Domine, non nobis sed esperar aun hoy en día cuando existen Letters from readers are published in ters from readers as necessary based on space nomine tuo da gloriam. (No a tantas promesas rotas. † The Criterion as part of the newspaper’s limitations, pastoral sensitivity, and content commitment to “the responsible exchange (including spelling and grammar). In order to nosotros, O Señor, no a nosotros, of freely-held and expressed opinion sino a tu nombre sea gloria). encourage opinions from a variety of readers, among the People of God” (Communio et frequent writers will ordinarily be limited to Traducido por: Language Training Progressio, 116). one letter every three months. Concise letters A la conclusión de sus cinco puntos, Center, Indianapolis Letters from readers are welcome and (usually less than 200 words) are more likely every effort will be made to include letters to be printed. from as many people and representing as many viewpoints as possible. Letters should Letters must be signed, but, for serious La intención de vocaciones del Arzobispo Buechlein para mayo be informed, relevant, well-expressed, and reasons, names may be withheld. Send letters to: “Letters to the Editor,” Seminaristas: ¡Que ellos sean fieles a la oración y estudien, y continúen en su temperate in tone. They must reflect a basic sense of courtesy and respect. The Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, Ind. deseo de servir a Dios y la Iglesia como sacerdotes! The editors reserve the right to select the 46206-1717. Readers with access to e-mail may letters that will be published and to edit let- send letters to: [email protected]. Page 6 The Criterion Friday, May 7, 1999

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Scecina Memorial High School will misused that the seat may be totally inef- The Family Growth Program of The Tri-County Health Coalition of present the musical “Oklahoma!” at fective. Information: 317-782-7997. Catholic Social Services is offering Southern Indiana, Inc., a non-profit orga- 8 p.m. May 7-8 in the school gymnasium Early Childhood STEP (Systematic nization serving the indigent, is seeking at 5000 Nowland Ave. in Indianapolis. The archdiocesan Office of HIV/AIDS Training for Effective Parenting) volunteers to help the elderly prepare General admission tickets are $5 and $3 Ministry will sponsor “HIV: Mind and classes to meet six consecutive Tuesdays their taxes. Volunteers must be 16 years for children under age 12. Tickets may be Body,” a reposition weekend for those liv- May 10 through June 14 from 7 p.m. to and older. Classes and materials are free. purchased at the door. Information: 317- ing with HIV/AIDS, to be held May 20-23 9 p.m. A one-day STEP workshop will Volunteers will be reimbursed at the end 356-6377. at Oakwood Farm in Selma near Muncie. be held May 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. of the 1999/2000 tax season. The cost, which includes room/board, The classes will be held at the Information: call Jesse or Tim at 812- Nurses from St. Francis Hospital and meals, and activities is $45. The deadline Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 944-7265. Health Center and instructors from to register is May 10. Information: 317- 1400 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis. Indiana Automotive Safety for Children 631-4006 or 800-813-0949. Pre-registration is required. Information: The Drama Department at Bishop will check infants’ and children’s car 317-236-1526 or 317-236-1522. Chatard High School will present “Clue: seats for potential problems during a free Mount St. Francis Retreat Center in The Musical,” May 6, 7, and 8 at car seat safety fair from noon to 2 p.m. southern Indiana will host a women’s The altar society of St. Anthony 7:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. Tickets are on May 8 at the hospital’s South Campus retreat, “Praying with Catherine of Siena, Parish, 379 N. Warman Ave., in $5 for adults and students. Preschool stu- at Emerson Avenue and Stop 11 Road in Teresa of Avila, and Therese of Lisieux,” Indianapolis will host a euchre party at dents will be admitted free. Bishop Indianapolis. National statistics indicate May 14-16. Resident fees are $95 for sin- 1 p.m. on May 9 in Ryan Hall. The cost Chatard students will be admitted free that up to 90 percent of car seats are used gle and $80 for double. The commuter fee is $3 per person and includes refresh- with their student ID. Information: 317- incorrectly, with 25 percent so seriously is $70. Information: 812-923-8817. ments and door prizes. 251-1451. † VIPs . . .

Family and friends are invited. The cou- is the daughter of the late John Mohrhaus ber of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in ple requests no gifts. They have seven and Flora Mohrhaus. Sister Aline is a Indianapolis; and Francis X. McDonald, children: Mary Jane Fussner, Karen 1948 graduate of the former Sacred Heart a member of St. Michael Parish in Anderson, George, Daniel, Roger, David High School. She entered the Sisters of Indianapolis, into the ancient order of and Nicholas Batta. The couple also has St. Joseph in St. Louis in 1949 and made papal knights and ladies dedicated to the 27 grandchildren and three great-grand- her final profession in 1951. Sister Aline maintenance and restoration of the children. The has taught elementary school children in Christian presence in the Holy Land. This Battas are Wisconsin, Missouri, Texas, and goal is furthered by the order through members of Michigan. She currently teaches kinder- prayer, fund-raising and pilgrimages. The St. Peter Parish garten at St. Thomas More School in investees have been recognized by in Franklin Kansas City, Mo. Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein for their County. dedication and support of the Catholic A priest and two laymen will be Church. Sister Aline invested into the Equestrian Order of the Mohrhaus,a Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem during a Margaret Nelson, senior editor of The Richard and Martha Batta of native of May 9 ceremony at the Blessed Criterion, earned a first-place photogra- Lawrenceville will mark their 50th Indianapolis, is Sacrament Cathedral in Detroit, Mich. phy award in the Woman’s Press Club of anniversary May 11. The couple will celebrating 50 Cardinal Adam Maida, archbishop of Indiana’s 1999 communications contest. celebrate with an open house from 2 p.m. years as a Sister Detroit, will invest Father Daniel J. The color feature photo showed Eugene to 5 p.m. on May 16 at St. Peter Parish of St. Joseph of Mahan, pastor of St. Luke Parish in King being baptized by immersion at Community Hall in Franklin County. Carondelet. She Indianapolis; Raydon T. Dillon, a mem- St. Matthew Church in Indianapolis. †

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Journey of Hope Full Page Neg Page 8 The Criterion Friday, May 7, 1999 St. Mark promotes disabilities awareness Disabilities Ministries Committee works to increase inclusiveness in parish life

By Mary Ann Wyand addressed a variety of physical and mental disabilities, including mobility challenges, “We should all be equal in the opportu- transportation problems and visual, hear- nities we’re able to try,” St. Mark parish- ing, language and learning impairments. ioner Julie Opel of Indianapolis explained St. Mark parishioners Dan and Ginny April 16 between mobility demonstrations O’Brien of Indianapolis organized the of a dynamic stander at St. Mark’s event with help from the parish Disabilities

Disability Awareness Fair. Ministries Committee. Ann Wyand Photos by Mary “There should be equality and inclusive- “We are puppy raisers for Canine St. Mark parishioners Ann Marie Kendall, 2, (above) ness in accessibility,” she said, so that per- Companions for Independence,” Ginny and Katrina Gossett make friends with Rebecca sons with disabilities have access to a vari- O’Brien said. “It made us very aware of Fouts’s dog, Brook, a Canine Companion for Inde- ety of buildings, including churches. disabilities and what people are faced with pendence, during St. Mark’s Disability Awareness As a physical therapy assistant at Rise as challenges. We noticed that there were Fair on April 16. St. Mark second-grader Mallory Special Services in Indianapolis, Opel tries some challenges around St. Mark Parish, Opel (at right) demonstrates a dynamic stander to raise awareness about disabilities. and we decided to get a committee together designed to help persons using wheelchairs. “We have some persons with disabilities to help do some things to break down those in our parish,” she said, “but we hope to barriers and make St. Mark’s welcoming to parish events, she said. Other plans include extend beyond that and raise awareness and all parishioners, especially to those with studying ways to meet the needs of parish- foster compassion and understanding in physical and mental challenges.” ioners with disabilities, expanding efforts to people. Children are eager to learn how Since their first meeting last year, she ensure inclusiveness in the parish, and persons with disabilities adjust to daily life said, committee members have reviewed developing a respite care program for the situations, but a lot of adults don’t under- and evaluated areas on the parish campus families of parishioners with disabilities. stand and tend to be hesitant around per- needing accessibility attention, created The O’Briens also hope that representa- sons with disabilities.” wheelchair spaces in the church, shoveled tives of other parishes will contact St. Mark Thirteen-year-old Katrina Gossett, a snow off the ramp during bad weather and committee members about ways to provide St. Mark parishioner, uses a wheelchair for planned the Disability Awareness Fair. inclusiveness in their parish ministries. mobility and is accustomed to people star- Committee goals include planning for “We know there are people who are ing at her. easier access to the elevator key, she said, unchurched because they don’t feel wel- “I just want people to understand that as well as investigating more accessible come and don’t have the capacity to get to thing special to the parish.” everybody is different,” Katrina said, “but entrance doors to the restrooms and mea- church,” she said. “We hope eventually we St. Mark parishioner Cathy Weinmann people are all special in their own ways.” suring parking spaces to ensure adequate can provide them with access to parish of Indianapolis is a speech language clini- Educational efforts like St. Mark’s pro- room for specially equipped vehicles. activities by pairing people as partners. As cian and works with autistic persons. Her gram “help make people more aware of Committee members also want to create Church, we need to be able to welcome all display featured speech aids to help people disabilities,” she said, “and hopefully more a list of parishioners who need rides to God’s people. We also want to help every- with nonverbal communication. understanding.” church and a list of parishioners who can one who is able-bodied to understand that “People need to respect persons with Displays, demonstrations and activities provide transportation to liturgies and other everybody has gifts and can bring some- disabilities,” she said. “It takes patience.” †

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Marian College in Indianapolis, asked Ann Mauze, director of the education Bob Abernethy, longtime Moscow “Those in their teens and 20s are why the media seem to avoid covering services and outreach department of correspondent on network television, exploring traditional religious beliefs to religion. Thirteen/WNET in New York, led a dis- spoke to a group of educators April 28 see what is there,” he said. And though “There is a great deal of ignorance cussion on “How to Use ‘Religion and at a “Taking Religion Seriously in the question of religion is not on the about religion in many newsrooms,” said Ethics NewsWeekly’” in a Classroom or Education” conference sponsored by census, he said there is great religious Abernethy. Fear of making mistakes or Congregation.” The Polis Center in Indianapolis. diversity in the nation. of stirring controversy as well as preju- Videotapes and study guides of the The Religion and Urban Culture pro- “Explore the differences,” said dice against things that can’t be mea- program are available for teachers and gram of The Polis Center at Indiana Abernethy. “Only then can anyone move sured were other possibilities he sug- religious educators. University/Purdue University at from tolerance to understanding. gested. Representatives of the archdiocesan Indianapolis is one of two key projects “The more I learn about faith and Marcia Beauchamp, coordinator of Office of Catholic Education attended of Lilly Endowment Inc. The other is practices of other religions, the more I religious freedom programs with the the workshops. † the public television program, “Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly,” seen on Friday nights on WFYI Channel 20 in Indianapolis. Grants benefit low-income students Abernethy, host and creator of the newsweekly, said the first task of the have a 4-year-old son and are expecting program is to report the top news stories Indianapolis Choice scholarships help another baby. about religion and what “thoughtful “We have been wanting our kids to go people of faith have said about them.” parents send children to nonpublic schools to a Catholic school for a long time,” He said that, whatever their personal Purvis said. “I went to a Catholic school beliefs, the staff is respectful of all By Margaret Nelson The Educational Choice Charitable and so did my parents. We want our kids faiths. Trust was started here in 1991 with cor- to grow up in a Catholic atmosphere.” “What happened at Littleton [Colo.] The streets around St. Philip Neri porate funding. The lottery brings to A large percentage of the local lottery emphasizes the need of what we’re try- School in Indianapolis were jammed with 11,000 the number of years of student scholarships will go to students attending ing to do,” Abernethy said of the parked cars on the afternoon of April 21. grants to be awarded locally through the the eight center-city archdiocesan grade April 20 high school massacre. St. Philip was the site for a drawing next school year. schools. In the current school year, fami- He also spoke of the ethical argu- that provided four-year scholarships for Nationally, 40,000 partial-tuition lies in these schools received Choice sup- ments about whether the current situa- 625 children of low-income Indianapolis- scholarships were awarded on April 21— port in excess of $500,000. tion in Yugoslavia meets “just war” cri- area families. and 30 applications were received for Because of the generosity of several teria and questions raised by the Family members spontaneously each available scholarship. area executives and their spouses, these advances in science and biomedical applauded investment executive Fred S. Toni Purvis received one of the 625 local lottery scholarships bring to research. Klipsch of Carmel when he said these Indianapolis Choice scholarships 2,300 the number of students from low “Things happen that are encouraging” awards would make it possible for the announced at St. Philip. Her 7-year-old income families who will receive half of to people of faith, Abernethy said. “It is parents to select “a school with values son will attend Central Catholic School in their tuition in Indianapolis-area private not unfashionable to discuss religious and academics that matches their aspira- Indianapolis, as she did. schools from Choice grants for the 1999- ideas.” tions.” Purvis and her husband, James, also 2000 school year. †

Pilgrimage to The Shrines of France September 29 throughOctober 9, 1999 Led by Rev. Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Indianapolis Cost: $2,759 from Indianapolis — ONLY 19 SEATS REMAIN — Day 1: Wednesday, USA/Paris Day 7: Tuesday, Lyon/Ars/Lyon Day 2: Thursday, Paris/Lisieux • See the incorrupt body of a humble saint, • Champs Elysee, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel St. John Vianney, patron of parish priests.We Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral will also have an opportunity to receive the • Afternoon at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Sacrament of Reconciliation in the confes- (the greatest saint of modern times) sional where he spent 17 hours a day for over 30 years. Day 3: Friday, Lisieux/Paris • Les Buisonnets, the family home where Day 8: Wednesday, Lyon/Avignon Therese spent the early years of her life • Avignon, we visit the magnificent Palace of • Travel to Paris and visit the top of the Popes. From the year 1309 to 1377, seven Montmartre hill to glimpse the Bascilica of successive popes ruled the Church from this Sacre Coeur. territory in southern France. Day 4: Saturday, Paris Day 9: Thursday, Avignon/Lourdes • Shrine of the Miraculous Medal, this is where • Lourdes, a small town in the Pyrenees Our Lady appeared to St. Catherine Laboure Mountains. Here in 1858, the Virgin Mary in 1830. There you will see the incorrupt appeared to Bernadette and identified her- OLD FARM MARKET body of St. Catherine and the waxed body of self as “The Immaculate Conception.” 9613 EAST U.S. HWY. 36 (ROCKVILLE RD.) • AVON, INDIANA St. Louise de Marillac who, with the help of Day 10: Friday, Lourdes OWNER – SAL RAY St. Vincent de Paul, established the Daughters • Visit the Basilica of Lourdes, and the Cachot, of Charity. the place where Bernadette lived at the time 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. • Church of St. Vincent de Paul of the apparitions. We will attend the Blessing Day 5: Sunday, Paris/Nevers of the Sick and have an opportunity to bathe 317-271-3447 • Nevers where St. Bernadette spent the last in the miraculous waters of Massabielle. 13 years of her life. Day 11: Saturday, Lourdes/Paris/USA • Visit St. Cyril and St. Judith Cathedral • This morning we travel to Toulouse where we Day 6: Monday, Nevers/Paray le board our flight to Paris. Upon arrival in Monial/Lyon Paris, we connect with our flight to the US MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL! • Paray le Monial, the site of the apparitions with memories and inspiration to last a life- Bring this ad for $1.00 off the purchase of any of our Lord to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque time. in 1673. It is here that she received the 12 Jackson and Perkins rose or any plant pet promises to increase devotion of the Sacred Terms and Conditions or Heart of Jesus. Cost: $2,759 per person from Indianapolis plus tips Accomodations: First class hotels based on double bring in this ad and receive 10% off occupancy. Single room supplement available. For further information, Meals: Nine breakfasts and seven dinners through- any cement statuary products. out the tour. please contact: Sightseeing: By private air-conditioned motorcoach. Plus many more in-store specials! Carolyn Noone at A deposit of $250 per person is required to secure Gift certificates available • We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover! 317 236-1428. reservations. Page 10 The Criterion Friday, May 7, 1999 Holy Angels students preview new school Construction workers share progress of building made possible by partnership

By Margaret Nelson the whole group was gathered in the large area that will be the parish center. The On April 27, Art O’Leary had the air first questions dealt with where they will of a man who is helping to build the have their morning prayers. The answer is future. in the multipurpose room. That day, as superintendent of con- One young lady asked if there would struction at Holy Angels School in be a stage. There will be a portable one. Indianapolis, O’Leary led students on a Another youth asked if the wires stick- preview tour of the new school they will ing out of the walls were for speakers. attend next year. After warning the chil- The students learned that the speakers are dren not to touch the newly painted walls, in the ceilings of the rooms and the parish he showed them where Miss [Bernie] center. The wall wires are for light Easton, the secretary, will sit near the switches, computers, telephones, etc. front door. One child wanted to know where the Then O’Leary ushered them to the library will be. Sister Gerry explained that future office of the principal, St. Joseph it will be in the large media room. of Carondelet Sister Gerry O’Laughlin, Of course, the children wanted to know Art O’Leary (above), construc- and down the halls to the skeletons of the where the playground will be. It will be tion superintendent for the new classrooms they will occupy next fall. west of the school and north of the convent. Holy Angels School in O’Leary entertained questions when And they wanted to know what will happen Indianapolis, talks with stu- to the old school building. It will be leveled dents in the top three grades for a parking lot. on April 27 as they begin a tour The men on the construction crew are of the partially-constructed CSS agency seeks not strangers to the students. The second- building. Donald White (at left) grade children gave them cookies for and other Holy Angels fourth- Kosovo relatives Christmas, so one of the men read the graders look at the progress Christmas story to them from the Bible. on the fourth-grade classroom Joyce Overton, director of refugee The students sent valentine cards to the during a tour of the new school resettlement for Catholic Social workers, and they invited the men to the they will begin to use next fall. Services in the archdiocese, said the school for lunch on St. Patrick’s Day. Construction of the new build- CSS agency is trying to locate people When they found out the date of ing was made possible by living in central and southern Indiana O’Leary’s birthday, the students saw to it funds raised by parishioners, who have relatives who are refugees that he had a birthday cake. The children friends of the parish, and arch- from Kosovo, Yugoslavia. At this time, also sent candy to the construction work- diocesan and corporate fund- Overton is not seeking other help, ers before Easter. ing through the Building except to locate relatives. She may be So the construction workers were more Communities of Hope capital reached at 317-236-1553 or 800-382- than happy to stop working long enough campaign. 9836, ext. 1553. † for the students to have a tour of their

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What most Christians probably were concerned History hasn’t always looked favorably on the Middle one of the most influential. about as the new millennium approached were the same Ages, traditionally referring to the span of years from rough- Cluny owed its influence in large part to its second abbot, issues they had dealt with throughout the century: survival ly 600 to 1300 as the Dark Ages, the Age of Superstition or St. Odo, who promoted communal prayer, choral singing of and salvation. the Age of Barbarians. Even the bland designation “Middle psalms and other liturgical developments. The major threat to the survival of a Christian way of life Ages” implies that nothing very important happened during Odo did not confine his efforts to the monastery at Cluny. and civilization came from the invasion of Nordic tribes in this time period; it simply stands in the middle between He traveled throughout France and Italy, introducing monas- northern and eastern Europe, and Islam’s spread into south- more important times. tic reform and promoting the spiritual life of the Church. His ern Europe. In the early 900s, it appeared that these twin In fact, the Middle Ages represent a creative time when impact also helped pave the way for the reforms of Gregory forces in the north and south would overwhelm and extermi- unprecedented challenges were faced. The Middle Ages laid VII, especially nate the Roman-Christian Empire. the foundation for many innovations which would come to with regard to Since the time of the emperor Charlemagne in the 800s, fruition only centuries later. the moral and people had placed their hope for survival on the protection Never was this more evident than at the turn of the mil- spiritual state of Christian rulers and their armies. The real fulfillment of lennium when three institutions epitomized the era’s of the clergy this hope came when non-Christian rulers were converted to dynamism: the monarchy, the papacy and the monastery. and the inde- Christianity by missionaries and brought their peoples—in The ideal of a Holy Roman Empire united under a pendence of Denmark, Norway, Hungary, Poland and Russia—into the Christian king had been realized with the reign of the Church Church. Charlemagne (800-814), but it never quite was duplicated from secular With these conversions, a long process of assimilation until the end of the first millennium. The king, and saint, entanglements. began as the customs and beliefs of these tribes were who came closest to emulating Charlemagne was Stephen of Monasteries absorbed into the traditional forms of Christianity and trans- Hungary. like Cluny pro- formed. For example, pagan belief in the presence of spirits Stephen was born into a royal family. As a young boy, vided another dwelling in nature stimulated the creation of outdoor he—with his father—was baptized by the missionary bishop service: educa- Christian shrines and pilgrimages; blessings of all sorts mul- St. Adalbert. When Stephen succeeded his father as duke in tion. Although tiplied. 997, he inherited a land filled with diverse and wandering it was intended At the same time, the population increased, farming Hungarian tribes known as the Magyars, most of whom primarily for became more productive, trade expanded, cities grew, and were not Christian. aspiring the level of culture and education gradually rose. As people Stephen quickly established such an effective political monks, the became relatively secure about their survival, they became order that the pope crowned him the first king of Hungary in monastic more concerned about their personal salvation and how to the year 1000. Through his marriage to Gisela, sister of the school became ensure it. German emperor, he attracted German pioneers who estab- the model for Monasticism, especially in the tradition of the lished farming communities and enriched the culture of his cathedral Benedictine monks, provided the basic pattern of spirituality, realm. CNS photo schools which but in the popular imagination the spiritual life was a battle St. Stephen of Hungary Stephen worked hard (sometimes using force, as did Olaf offered instruc- between the forces of good and evil, graphically depicted as of Norway) to bring about the conversion of his people, tion to lay people in towns where a cathedral existed. The angelic and demonic beings. establishing dioceses and monasteries, and promoting the teaching of the classic liberal arts in these schools was the The intercession of saints, the power of relics, the effec- Christian way of life. For his efforts, Stephen is honored as a forerunner of the medieval universities which flourished in tiveness of prescribed prayers, the completion of penances national saint of Hungary. the following centuries and initiated the Renaissance. and ascetic discipline, attendance at sacramental celebra- The pope who crowned Stephen was Sylvester II. Before One of the most influential cathedral schoolmasters was tions, and the favor of the Church and its clergy were all becoming pope, Sylvester was a renowned scholar known as Fulbert, who was taught by Gerbert of Aurillac (before he highly valued in the combat against the devil and the quest Gerbert of Aurillac. became Pope Sylvester II). When Fulbert was elected bishop for salvation. While studying in Spain, this future pope was exposed to of Chartres (not far from Paris), he made its cathedral school This earthy, pragmatic approach to the spiritual life put the learning and culture of Muslim scholars, and he brought one of the most important in Europe because he and his suc- primary emphasis on the Church’s role of mediation, and it back to France a new style of teaching and learning based on cessors encouraged students to express their ideas in their greatly enhanced the pope’s role. This, in turn, led to a personal inquiry rather than simply on a mastery of what the own words. twofold tension which would put its stamp on the new mil- accepted authorities had said. By this simple technique he revolutionized the way peo- lennium. Along with this, he insisted that students study classical ple learned and created the environment for the tradition of First, there were increasing power struggles between the literature in the original languages. To facilitate this, he learning, which reached its pinnacle in the 13th century with pope and the emperor for control of appointments of Church began collecting hand-copied manuscripts and built an St. Thomas Aquinas. positions; these struggles were played out in relations impressive library. For every saint, pope, scholar and abbot whose life and between the hierarchy and ruling classes everywhere. His influence as a teacher led to his election as bishop of deeds have been preserved, there were many more women On the other hand, the increased power of the papacy Rheims in 991, bishop of Ravenna in 998 and bishop of and men who helped create a new, dynamic and influential antagonized the Eastern patriarchs and sharpened differences Rome in 999. Pope Sylvester II had the distinction of presid- millennium. They would never refer to their time as the between the two traditions, culminating in the formal separa- ing over the Church at the turn of the millennium, and also Dark Ages, and neither should we. tion in 1054 between Rome and Constantinople. was the first French pope in Church history. These events could not be foreseen in the year 1000. More important than either of these papal distinctions, The Second Millennium: Survival and Salvation What most people realized was that Christian civilization however, was his strong opposition to the practice of nepo- Whatever else Christians in Europe were thinking about had survived an enormous threat and was experiencing a tism, appointing one’s relatives to Church positions, and as the year 1000 approached, it was not the end of the world. resurgence or renewal. simony, the buying and selling of Church offices. True, some groups (collectively known today as millenar- There was every reason to be optimistic about the future Sylvester’s initiatives anticipated and helped prepare for ianists) were predicting a catastrophic end to the world. as the new millennium arrived. † the major reforms of Pope Gregory VII (1073-1085), the They based their view on a literal interpretation of Chapter pope who most dramatically led the Church through the 20 of the Book of Revelation, which speaks of a 1,000-year (Father Robert Kinast is the director of the Center for transition from the first to the second millennium. reign of Christ. Theological Reflection at Indian Rocks Beach, Fla.) Discussion Point Try to see Christ in all people This Week’s Question “That we were still Christian.” (Father Daryl Rybicki, South Bend, Ind.) What would you hope Christians living centuries from “I hope they’ll remember the good works of the mis- now will remember about the Christians of the 20th sionaries, for example, and the good works that people century? did. ... I hope they remember the good instead of the bad.” (Jann Foti, Phillipsburg, N.J.) “That we tried to see Christ in all people, that we tried to be kind and considerate people.” (Josie Doucett, Lend Us Your Voice Brighton, Mich.) An upcoming edition asks: What is the difference between “change” and “progress” in society? What is “That we kept our faith and trust in God—that we a sign of progress? knew we couldn’t do it by ourselves and that we To respond for possible publication, write to Faith believed nothing is a lost cause with God.” (Pauline Alive! at 3211 Fourth St., N.E., Washington, D.C. Gerken, Houston, Texas) 20017-1100. † CNS photo illustration Page 12 The Criterion Friday, May 7, 1999

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Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink More questions about the Mass Honoring moms we have known This weekend, we single out mothers pared everything they ate from scratch, s I explained last week, I recently mined for Sunday Masses? For weekday for honor and attention. There are several and still managed to teach their children Areceived an e-mail message asking me Masses? For special Masses? reasons for this, manners, respect for God, reading and questions about the These are approved by liturgical and including true love writing. Whew! Mass. Here are more: catechetical experts in the Vatican’s and respect for our Sometimes we have a sentimental idea What parts of the Congregation for the Sacraments and moms, filial guilt, or of mothers as sweet, conventional and Mass can be changed? Divine Worship and published in the hype by florists and kind. And there’s another cliché about Is it permissible to ad- Lectionary. There is a three-year cycle of candy manufacturers. mothers as domineering or smothering. lib? Is it OK for the readings for Sundays and solemn feasts, a Whatever the reason, We hear about moms who supposedly sit priest or people to two-year cycle for weekdays, and a one- here it is. home eating chocolates and watching TV, make up prayers in the year cycle for the feasts of saints. For While most moth- or moms who hung out gold stars for sol- Mass? Sunday Masses, there is usually a com- ers are the unsung dier sons and took over the welding jobs The Sacramentary, mon theme between the first reading from heroines of our lives, in WWII. the presider’s book, the Old Testament and the third reading some have become (in)famous beyond The mom I knew and loved best in all contains the various approved entrance from one of the Gospels, while the second their own family circles. We think of Ma the world was many of those things and songs, prayers, prefaces and Eucharistic reading is from the New Testament (let- Barker, devoted to her sons but a bad role more. She was tough, sensitive, funny, Prayers, including special texts for various ters, Acts of the Apostles or Revelation). model, or Eleanor Roosevelt, an iffy interesting, bright, and sometimes scary. commemorations and intentions. There There are two readings for weekday mom but a good role model for everyone She could drive a car long before most should be very little ad-libbing. People in Masses. Between the readings, psalm else. women could, and she sang beautifully, the congregation may be asked to express verses are sung or recited. Some mothers get that way by acci- played the piano, cooked the most won- their special intentions during the Prayer of Why are there different creeds? What is dents of biology, while others think of derful food, painted watercolors and the Faithful prior to the Offertory, and parts different about them? Which one best their motherhood as a joy, if not a voca- talked baby talk to pets. of the Offertory can at times be changed or states what we believe? Why do we say the tion. The Church honors one particular She told me often that she loved me, omitted, but the Eucharistic Prayer should Nicene Creed at Mass? mother as the first among saints of God, and I knew without doubt that she did. not be changed. Creeds are formal statements of calling her “blessed.” Unfortunately, other Hugging and kissing were frequent, but What about the children’s liturgy? Is it Christian doctrine. The classical creeds are organizations consider the condition of there was also yelling and pursuit with a OK for the children to be separated from the Apostles’ Creed and the Creed of motherhood as an unwanted growth which fly swatter on occasion. She was good to the rest of the people during Mass? What Nicaea-Constantinople (commonly called must be purged from the body. my friends, expected me to do well what- about the parents who join the children? the Nicene Creed). The Apostles’ Creed is There are fads in motherhood, too. ever I decided to do, and respected my In some parishes the youngest children less sophisticated than the Nicene Creed Today we have the Soccer Mom. This conversion to the Catholic Church. She leave the church with special catechists and is often used in children’s liturgies. It woman’s main duties are driving a car, was good to her son-in-law and memo- during the Liturgy of the Word and return reflects the teachings of the apostles but arranging schedules, power shopping, and rable as a grandmother. for the Eucharistic Liturgy. This is done so originated in the second century. The planning low-fat, low-sodium meals to be Somehow, most mothers have always the children can hear the readings at the Nicene Creed contains the doctrinal teach- eaten thawed, cooked ahead, or out. She is risen to their task, which may involve level of their mentality and spiritual ings of the Council of Nicaea (325) and a master (mistress?) of technology and poverty, illness, and grief. But that’s growth. This is usually for children who the Council of Constantinople (381), compartmentalization. because they stand in loco parentis for the are young enough that they would not yet which refuted the doctrinal errors of On the other hand, 19th century moms unseen God we love and obey. They rep- be bound to attend Sunday Mass. If it is Arianism. The Nicene Creed is said during were homebodies. They had to be, since resent the best, so they make it easier for necessary for some parents to accompany Sunday Masses and on other special occa- raising kids was a time-consuming, labor- us to be faithful. † the children, I think they should at least sions but usually not during weekday intensive and even harrowing experience. read the scriptural readings privately. Masses. Besides, cars and electricity hadn’t been (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the How are the readings of the Mass deter- More questions next week. † invented. They cleaned up kinds of dirt Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regu- not seen since in the modern world, pre- lar columnist for The Criterion.) Journey of Faith/Fr. John Buckel Be Our Guest/Shirley Vogler Meister What the Bible really says about … About Mother: “The Bible says you should not drink Using common sense is of the utmost alcohol.” importance in coming to a valid interpreta- “The Bible says that tion of Scripture. Doctors, nurses and other platitudes and truths people who trust in medical personnel can act as tools in the God’s protection hand of God to restore health. Taking Upstate New York writer Joanne my husband and I and another couple should not go to the advantage of modern medicine does not go Seltzer, has a were on a winter photo shoot in the doctor.” against the teachings of Scripture. 10-poem series, “A Yellowstone National Park area. A couple “The Bible says Priority must be given to biblical teach- Place for Mother,” in nights before we received the sad news, I there is nothing wrong ing that is consistent throughout Scripture. When I Am An Old had a dream in which I frantically looked in owning slaves.” For example, God is all loving, forgiving Woman I Shall Wear for Mom in a large mansion with many Every one of these and compassionate. Everyone is made in Purple (Papier- rooms, reminiscent of Jn 14:2. She finally statements has, at one the divine image and therefore worthy of Mache Press). I approached me with a reassuring embrace. time or another, been respect. Any interpretation of the Bible that admire all these Wordlessly, she asked why I was worry- presented as biblical teaching. contradicts one of these basic teachings is poems, but it is the ing. I awoke undisturbed. During a har- If one is to interpret Scripture accu- invalid. Every unchristian type of behavior seventh that struck rowing morning trip to the airport in a rately, one must be familiar with its con- is absolutely contradictory to the teachings me the most: blizzard, I had another peaceful sign when tents and observe some basic principles. of the Bible. That includes slavery, perse- the gray clouds parted momentarily to Caution must be taken not to interpret a cution and the taking of innocent life. Platitudes show a vivid oval of blue, one of Mom’s biblical passage out of context. Almost any The Bible was not composed just to sat- Mother is with God. favorite colors. position, regardless of how absurd, can find isfy human curiosity. Rather, Scripture was Mother is at rest. Yes, mother is with God. She is at rest. biblical support if Scripture is quoted out composed to reveal to us everything we Mother is with Dad. She is also with Dad. Seltzer’s lines are of context. “There is no God,” the author need to know about our salvation. true, especially the last two: “You will seems to say in Psalm 14. However, in its Therefore, in our quest to discover the Mother was ready to go. mourn Mother the rest of your life.” Only proper context the Psalm reads: “The fool meaning of a particular passage, we should Mother has paid her dues. “Time heals all wounds” is suspect. says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ ” begin by asking: “What does it tell me Mother is still with us. However, the pain does lessen when I put Different books of the Bible sometimes about salvation?” my grief-energy into living life to the present different positions on a given topic. The correct interpretation of Scripture Mother loved life. fullest instead, as Mom would’ve wanted. The morality of drinking alcohol is a clas- presupposes a familiarity with the contents Mother lived a full life. When adults find themselves orphaned, sic example. “Take no wine or strong of the Bible, both the Old Testament and some become depressed, because their drink,” Samson’s mother is told. the New. Old Testament symbolism, Time heals all wounds. own mortality is brought to the forefront. On the other hand, Jesus changed water vocabulary and themes are often found in You will mourn Mother We can circumvent this by recalling happy into wine at a wedding reception in Cana. the New Testament writings. the rest of your life. times and anticipating the happiness ahead During the last supper, Jesus gave a cup of As a result, the more one knows about when we’re with loved ones in eternity. wine to his disciples and commanded them the Old Testament, the better one can Seltzer’s series moves from the self- That way (borrowing a line from Seltzer’s to drink from it. The author of the First understand what the New Testament has to debates when finding help for an ailing last poem in her series), “Mother would be Letter to Timothy counseled those under say about Jesus and his followers. mother to the struggles after making proud of you.” † his care to “take a little wine for the good History informs us that one’s under- caregiving decisions to eventually find- of your stomach.” standing of the Bible can have a profound ing oneself in the same shoes. The poet (Editor’s Note: Shirley and Paul The teachings of the New Testament influence on the way one lives and treats does this with sensitivity and wit. Yet, Meister—and their friends, Jan and Jim supersede those of the Old. In Leviticus, others. Sometimes it is even a matter of life the key attribute of her entire work is the Stueve, who accompanied them on the one finds, “an eye for an eye and a tooth and death. † reality. Yellowstone winter adventure—are mem- for a tooth.” Jesus, however, commanded Although “Platitudes” tells exactly bers of Christ the King Parish, Indian- his disciples to “offer no resistance to (Father John Buckel, a priest of the what others say to us—and what we say apolis. All are adult orphans. Shirley also injury” and to “turn the other cheek.” The Archdiocese of Indianapolis, is associate to ourselves—from my perspective, each has a poem, “The Coming of Winter,” in New Testament does not contradict the professor of Scripture at Saint Meinrad line is real. When I Am An Old Woman I Shall Wear Old, rather it fulfills it. School of Theology.) My mother died three years ago while Purple.) The Criterion Friday, May 7, 1999 Page 13

Sixth Sunday of Easter/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, May 10 Friday, May 14 Sunday, May 9, 1999 Acts 16:11-15 Matthias, apostle Psalm 149:1-6a, 9b Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 • Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8, 14-17 Land. Through them, in visible actions, John 15:26 - 16:4a Psalm 113:1-8 the Holy Spirit came to the Samaritans. • 1 Peter 3:15-18 John 15:9-17 • John 14:15-21 For the second reading this weekend, the Church presents the First Epistle of Tuesday, May 11 Peter. Acts 16:22-34 Saturday, May 15 The Acts of the Apostles once more This reading is a great testimony to the Psalm 138:1-3, 7c-8 Isidore the Farmer, furnishes the first reading for an Lord. It recognizes Jesus as Redeemer. John 16:5-11 married man Eastertime weekend. Importantly also, written as it was to Surrounding the believers, it declares that Christ is in the Acts 18:23-28 story is the atmosphere hearts of those who believe and who truly Wednesday, May 12 Psalm 47:2-3, 8-10 then being encoun- love God. Nereus and Achilleus, martyrs John 16:23b-28 tered by the apostles. As its third reading, the Liturgy of the Pancras, martyr They faced hostility in Word provides the magnificent Gospel of Acts 17:15, 22 - 18:1 Sunday, May 16 Jerusalem. Many peo- St. John. Psalm 148:1-2, 11-14 Seventh Sunday of Easter ple saw them as under- At all places, this Gospel is a master- mining the religion piece both of literary effort and theology. John 16:12-15 Acts 1:12-14 given by God. For However, nothing in the Gospel surpasses Psalm 27:1, 4, 7-8a those who had neither in these regards the splendid section from Thursday, May 13 1 Peter 4:13-16 known nor understood Jesus, references to which this passage is drawn. The Ascension of the Lord John 17:1-11a the Lord were very troubling. Jesus looks ahead to the time after Acts 1:1-11 First of all, Jesus seemed very much to Ascension. Surely the apostles are appre- claim a nearness to, if not identity with, hensive. They know their own limitations. Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9 God. In pious minds, this was idolatry. They know the Lord’s wisdom and Ephesians 1:17-23 The central fact revealed by God was that strength. They fear losing Jesus. Matthew 28:16-20 God is one. If Jesus were God, then this Reassuringly, Jesus tells the Twelve revelation seemingly had been discounted. that the Paraclete will come. (Paraclete Then, Jesus had died as a traitor to the means the Holy Spirit. The term derives Roman state. It was hardly that the Jews from the Greek, parakletos, or advocate.) The Church reassures us. We are not As did the Lord, the Church looks far of the time in Jerusalem rallied around the Jesus explains and stresses identity alone. If we love the Lord, then we are in and wide, with love, upon all. In the Roman conquest and occupation. But, with God, the loving and almighty Father. God’s love. We are with God. Church, still following the apostles who they well knew the penalties for opposing That person who loves Jesus loves God, The second reading, from First Peter, faithfully followed Jesus, the Church exer- the Romans, even for whispering against and is loved by God in return. emphasizes for us once again that in Jesus cises the very power of the Savior. No the Romans. we are redeemed. We are reconciled with power, not even that of the devil, stands In a word, Jesus was an embarrassment. Reflection God. We possess everlasting life. above it. Much more, Jesus drew the annoyance of On Thursday the Church will celebrate Then, the Church provides us with a We are not alone. God is with us. Jesus the almighty and very vengeful Romans. the Ascension of the Lord. It was an event glimpse of the reality so well described in is with us. He is visible in the Church, in Philip, mentioned first in this reading, very important in the minds of the early the Acts of the Apostles. Through and in its sacraments, its words, and its deeds of had left Jerusalem and the people’s ill Christians. Surely, and understandably, the Church, Jesus still is visible. charity. † will there. He went to Samaria. There he they longed for the days when Jesus visi- preached about Jesus. bly was with them. Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen To confirm his own place as a repre- Christians today may experience the sentative of the Lord, he performed mira- same longing. Life can at times be quite cles. Indeed, he even expelled “unclean threatening and lonely. While the Feast of spirits” or devils. the Ascension will underscore the divine Part of the creation story Learning about Philip’s days in reality of Jesus, it also will call attention Samaria, the apostles sent Peter and John to the fact that we easily may see our- to follow him in that part of the Holy selves as alone. may refer to the Trinity In the story of creation, God says: reasonably normal person whose male or My Journey to God Q“Let us make man in our image and female identity is well established emo- likeness” (Gn 1:26). tionally, physically and psychologically, What does the “us” and in relationship both with himself and oth- “our” mean? ers. For such a person to attempt a sex What Has Our Nation Come To? (Missouri) change, even to whatever degree might be possible, would be a gross abuse of his or What has our nation come to? Several possibili- her person and morally wrong. Colorado, Paducah, Oregon, Aties have been Few, if any, cases like this are that clear and several other school shootings. offered. It could simply cut. In my counseling experiences with Children killing children be an example of what people wrestling with this decision, it has because of skin color, religion, is called the majestic become apparent to me that an individual petty high school status, plural. Kings and other can possess a clear genetic sexual individ- because no one cared high officials still sometimes refer to uality (male or female chromosomes), as for their acceptance, themselves as “we.” well as major physical male or female sex because we are too busy The Old Testament indicates that characteristics, and still suffer from a con- with our trivial affairs, Hebrew religious thought was accustomed fused, if not clearly opposite, sense of per- with hatred and headlines, to the notion of some heavenly assembly sonal sexual identity. that we cannot see those (angels?) with whom God consulted The complex system of internal secre- who are drowning inside themselves, before making decisions on important tions (hormones) which interact from one calling out for help, for love. actions. See, for example, Isaiah 6:8; 1 organ or gland to another is subject to all We turn our backs, Kings 22:19; and Genesis 3:22, among sorts of imbalance. If extensive enough, it leave them to find a tragic substitute others. That could be another explanation. may cause serious difficulties, even insu- for human kindness A few commentators have suggested perable obstacles, in an individual’s abil- in guns and bitter, deadly prejudices. the passage may involve some allusion, ity to function in his or her “proper” It is hard for me to be however remote and primitive, that God’s sex-related activities. proud to be an American own being contains a kind of plurality, an Many other factors must be considered.

when Americans cannot even respect CNS photo intimation of the Trinity. Little, if any, Relatively new surgical procedures are the precious lives of other Americans, foundation for that theory is available available to deal in some way with these who become the innocent victims How do we keep fear from from the Bible. kinds of anomalies in men and women. of pent-up rage paralyzing our existence, There’s room for considerable question and a twisted, materialistic society. which we have already seen A friend of mine, in his early 30s, in many cases, however, as to just how We are all victims. can be thrown so quickly out of orbit? Qdecided to change his sexuality from much “sex change” is really involved. We are all suffering. What will tomorrow bring, male to female. More importantly, procedures are increas- And we have all lost a part of ourselves as someone else’s hatred builds? Can a woman be trapped in a man’s ingly accessible to deal with such physical inside this madness. Tomorrow, the madness body, or vice versa? How does the Church abnormalities by therapy far less drastic How fragile are our little worlds may be in my school. look upon this kind of sex change? (Ohio) and radical than surgery. that they can come Does anyone even wonder Many of these extreme “therapies” crashing down around us just what has our nation come to? Your question is an enormously com- must include sufficient weighing of the by the hands and triggers Aplicated one and allows for no simple moral implications for both the individual of someone else. By Kellie Farnsworth or absolute answer. It is possible, how- and society. At the very least, it is safe to ever, to point out some factors involved in say that it is too soon, and far too many (Kellie Farnsworth is a member of St. Patrick Parish in Terre Haute and is a junior at this kind of process, which is inevitably variables are involved, to conclude at this Terre Haute North High School. She wrote this poem in memory of all those who died terribly tortuous and painful for the indi- point that every operation or therapeutic in Littleton, Colo., on April 20, “the ones I never knew but will never forget.”) vidual and everyone else involved. procedure labeled a “sex change” is auto- First, let’s suppose we’re dealing with a matically morally wrong. † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, May 7, 1999 Rust feels call to help unborn St. Mary, Greensburg, parishioner volunteers as a pro-life sidewalk counselor outside Indianapolis abortion clinics

By Michelle McAuliffe and Marsha Black The archdiocesan response to the Helpers’ ministry has been remarkable, Pottratz said, and its focus on prayer GREENSBURG—St. Mary parishioner Robert Rust of has inspired hundreds of pro-life volunteers to pray out- Greensburg carries lots of photographs of children in his side abortion clinics. wallet. That’s quite a contrast from the level of pro-life volun- They are poignant reminders of the preborn babies he teerism Rust said he saw in 1984, the first year he prayed helped save by standing outside Indianapolis abortion outside an abortion clinic with a group of people con- clinics and begging for their lives. cerned about pro-life issues. The next week, when he Little René, Kenny and Cassandra are alive today returned to the clinic, only one other person joined him. because Rust was able to counsel their mothers outside Rust said the experience reminded him of a Biblical abortion clinics and convince them to choose life. passage, Mt 9:37-38: “The harvest is indeed great, but the Countless other children also enjoy the gift of life due laborers are few. Pray, therefore, to the Lord of the har- to Rust’s pro-life efforts over the past 14 years. Since vest to send forth laborers into the harvest.” 1984, he has volunteered as a pro-life sidewalk counselor “God really had to shape me up,” Rust said with a outside abortion clinics in central Indiana. grin. “I was arrested in 1985 and charged with trespassing “I certainly don’t like to stand outside abortuaries in outside an abortion clinic. I felt alone and scared, and I sleet, snow, rain or sometimes even in danger,” Rust said, had no attorney. It was a frightening experience, but “but I don’t want babies to die alone with no one to care God’s inspiring words in James 1:2-4 came fully alive for about them or pray for them.” me—to count it joy to pass through the trial as it leads to

A graduate of the University of Notre Dame School of endurance of your faith. Truly it strengthened me for con- Ann Wyand Photo by Mary Journalism, Rust until recently was part-owner of the tinuing to see women’s and others’ hearts changed and St. Michael parishioner Mary Scheidler of Indianapolis and Rust Wholesale Co. in Greensburg. He relinquished his babies’ lives saved.” St. Mary parishioner Robert Rust of Greensburg pray the rosary business responsibilities there, and now volunteers for By 1989, Rust said, he began to feel a reluctance to go and volunteer as pro-life sidewalk counselors outside abortion Truth and Compassion Ministries, a pro-life sidewalk to work. He wondered why. Rust Wholesale was a prof- clinics to help women choose life for their babies. counseling ministry. itable company. He had always enjoyed seeing it grow, Two years ago, Rust and St. Lawrence parishioner but the feeling persisted. He decided to sell his interest in from 93 babies “saved” there in 1996. Tom Pottratz of Indianapolis worked with the archdioce- the company and “spend more time with the preborn chil- Each week, he said, between 100 and 120 abortions san Office of Pro-Life Activities to bring the Helpers of dren being aborted.” are performed at five Indianapolis-area abortion clinics. God’s Precious Infants ministry to this archdiocese with a After making this decision, Rust said he felt at peace. Rust said he believes all abortions produce ongoing monthly liturgy and rosary for life on the third Saturday “I have the heart to do this, the heart for God and my consequences. of the month at St. Andrew the Apostle Church in country,’ he said. “The Lord’s command in Proverbs When the rights of the preborn are violated, he Indianapolis. 24:11 (‘Rescue those being dragged to their death’) explained, the rights of the handicapped, as well as aging Founded by Msgr. Philip J. Reilly of Brooklyn, N.Y., impressed my deepest consciousness.” and unproductive people, are also endangered because the pro-life ministry begins with Mass, continues with The same night, Rust said, he was awakened from a See RUST, page 15 prayers on the joyful, sorrowful and glorious mysteries of deep sleep at about midnight. A clear and certain message the rosary during a procession to an abortion clinic and seemed to permeate his whole being: “I want you to be outside the clinic, and concludes with Benediction at the with my babies who are dying in Indianapolis.” church. Rust explained that trying to persuade women to turn Special Interest Rate Offer! “A year ago last spring, Bob told me that the Helpers away from the certain death of their preborn children is Interest Rate Guaranteed For 6 Years of God’s Precious Infants ministry had been successful in not easy, and that people frequenting the abortion clinics Cincinnati, and he thought we should start it in taunt and sometimes threaten him. Paying Indianapolis,” Pottratz said. “We met with Father Vincent On one occasion, he said, a man threatened him, then Lampert [former director of the archdiocesan pro-life changed his mind and left with the young woman he 6.0%Guaranteed In Year 1 office], and Bob presented a most convincing case for it. brought to the clinic. He was a catalyst in getting it started here, and it’s been Although this pro-life work is discouraging at times, Guaranteed In Year 2 quite successful.” Rust said hope lives in the fight to restore value to human 6.0% Rust’s longtime dedication to the pro-life movement is life. “inspirational,” Pottratz said. “I have never seen his com- During 1997, Rust said, 120 women turned away from 6.0%Guaranteed In Year 3 mitment to life—his total commitment of perseverance, the Clinic for Women on the Indianapolis east side and patience, love and prayer—waver at all.” decided to save their unborn children. That number is up 6.0%Guaranteed In Year 4 6.0%Guaranteed In Year 5 Littleton, Colorado 6.0%Guaranteed In Year 6 This 6 year annuity offers a guarantee of both the principal and interest! Don’t get mad Offered by: USG ANNUITY & LIFE COMPANY A wholly owned subsidiary of Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa Don’t throw up your hands $15,000 Minimum 100% Liquid After 6 Years Don’t blame or criticize Features: Guarantee of Principal and Interest RESOLVE: Tax Deferred Income Options This Will NEVER Happen Again! Guaranteed Safety Avoid Probate Medical and Nursing Home Waiver Determine Right Now No Sales Charge to change our society, our culture, For more information, call . . . Jim Sorg and end The

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By Mary Ann Barothy arrival of the Messiah, songs of celebration characterized musical heritage. We are grateful for your support and the opening music. Mendelssohn’s “Behold a Star from encouragement.” The sound of sacred music performed by the Catholic Jacob Shining” was part of that group. Leppert asked the audience to join the choir in singing Choir of Indianapolis on April 16, and again on April 18, Leppert noted that “the music sung by early the final songs, “God Bless America” and “Battle resounded from the chapel and through the halls of Christians was regarded as personal prayer, such as plain Hymn.” Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in Indianapolis during chant with a single melody, like “Pange Lingua.” A rousing, standing ovation closed both the Friday both Journey III concerts. Repertoire included “Worthy Is the Lamb that Was evening and Sunday matinee concerts. Aficionados of sacred music were treated to a spiritual Slain” (Messiah), representing the Lenten season, and “The archdiocese is blessed to have this choir that musical banquet that spanned the Church year. The choir Schubert’s “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” depicting ordi- sings sacred classical music,” Indianapolis resident Jim sang a variety of sacred and patriotic numbers under the nary time, the summer of life. Wernsing said. “This music is prayer.” direction of Benjamin Del Vecchio of Indianapolis, The audience enjoyed the opportunity to join in song St. Luke parishioner Dorothy Wodraska of founding musical director of the choir, accompanied by with the choir on some familiar hymns. The Marian Indianapolis said “sacred music is so important to our Amy Eggleston, also of Indianapolis. hymns “Salve Regina” and Verdi’s “Ave Maria,” rarely heritage. We have such a long tradition and beautiful his- St. Luke parishioner John Leppert of Indianapolis, the heard in eucharistic liturgies today, were enhanced by an tory, of which music is a vital part. This is something we narrator, welcomed the audience to the Catholic Choir’s encore of Schubert’s “Ave Maria.” need to preserve for our children.” third annual Journey Concert. He noted that Del Vecchio In closing, Leppert thanked audience members for Del Vecchio said he is “pleased that, with the Catholic selected the “Seasons of the Liturgical Year” as the helping keep sacred music “alive” through their support Choir of Indianapolis, we can continue to provide people theme for the program. Selections were intended to of the Catholic Choir’s Journey Concert series. with the opportunity to hear this beautiful liturgical, remind audience members of the calendar seasons as “There is no place in Indianapolis to hear what you sacred, classical music in its proper setting.” well as the seasons of their own lives. have heard today,” he said. “There is no other choral Plans already are underway for the choir’s Journey As the Church year begins in anticipation of the group whose mission it is to preserve and perform our Concert IV to be presented with orchestral accompani- ment next spring on April 28 and April 30 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Included in this repertoire will be outside an abortion clinic; offering prayers and fasting in Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and Verdi’s “Te Deum.” RUST your own home or church; writing letters in support of The Catholic Choir of Indianapolis is a not-for-profit continued from page 14 life issues to government officials; and donating money corporation formed in 1996 and dedicated to the preser- or baby clothes to Birthline, a Catholic Social Services vation and performance of classical liturgical music. The life is no longer sacred to abortion advocates. agency, or to Crisis Pregnancy Centers in central and choir is comprised of singers from central Indiana who Statistics indicate a higher suicide rate among women southern Indiana. represent Catholic and other religious denominations. who have abortions, he said, because “these mothers real- Rehearsals are scheduled at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at ize they have consented to the unthinkable murder of (For information about Truth and Compassion Ministries, the Knights of Columbus Hall at 71st Street and Keystone their own child.” Inc., write to P.O. Box 2071, Columbus, Ind. 47202, or Avenue. Visitors and prospective members are always One woman Rust spoke to about her abortion said she call 812-379-1122. For information about the Helpers of welcome, Del Vecchio said. Persons interested in joining experiences depression every year on the date her child God’s Precious Infants Ministry, call the archdiocesan the choir may call 317-216-5588 for more information. should have been born. Office of Pro-Life Activities at 317-236-1569 or 800-382- Rust cited an essay titled “Abortion and the 9836, ext. 1569. Michelle McAuliffe and Marsha Black of (Mary Ann Barothy is a member of Christ the King Conscience of a Nation,” in which former President Greensburg are correspondents for The Criterion.) Parish in Indianapolis.) Ronald Reagan wrote, “We will never recognize the true value of our own lives until we affirm the value in the life of others. ...” By sharing talents and resources, Rust said, concerned Americans can stop the continuing tragedy of abortion. He suggested the following ways to support the sanc- Many Annuity Owners tity and dignity of life: giving one hour a month to pray Lose Money. Do You?

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Graduation Qualifying Examination, and to pinpoint areas that need attention, as Archdiocese of Catholic Education, Indianapolis Information courtesy the Office known as the “gateway exam” for gradua- well as areas of strength. Office of Catholic The most dramatic differences in ISTEP+ results are at the higher grade levels. Here, the normal tion. Those who did not reach standards Education staff members warn that scores curve equivalencies (NCEs) on the 10th grade test level of the archdiocesan and state schools are at the first testing will have four addi- can be misused when comparisons are compared to the national norm rank of 50 (shown at right in each category) for reading, language, tional opportunities to pass the exam. made in performances of schools. † math and total batteries. The results are released to the schools as norm-referenced (students’ perfor- Stewardship Commission chair Greg on stewardship, Vargo said, “It is espe- mance measured with other students or Vargo of Indianapolis said, “Stewardship cially challenging for a parish steward- schools with other schools) or criterion- PRAYER is usually defined as the giving of one’s ship committee to educate parishioners in based (against standards to be reached). continued from page 3 time, talent and treasure back to God as understanding what it means to change The norm-based scores are median nor- the first fruits of the gifts that he has gen- our lives and to become better Christians mal curve equivalents (MDNCEs), repre- 11:30 a.m. eucharistic liturgy, she said, erously bestowed on us. through the sharing of our gifts. senting the average student. so Stewardship Commission members “For several years, St. Matthew has “By focusing a significant portion of In the archdiocese, 83 percent of 10th chose the Hail Mary as the designated added prayer to that definition,” Vargo our stewardship campaign on the prayer grade students performed above the stan- prayer and selected a May prayer date to said. “We believe that the giving of our- aspects of stewardship,” he said, “we are dard set in English/language arts, and 79 honor the Blessed Virgin. selves through our efforts in prayer can hoping to bring about the conversion and percent showed mastery of ninth grade “World events influenced the activity have a significant impact on our lives, change of heart described in the bishops’ essential skills in mathematics. to focus on peace,” Galley said. “Initially, our parish and our community. In fact, it pastoral. The ‘Drop Everything and This may be compared to Indiana high it was the crisis in Kosovo and then the is a necessity that we pray in order to be Pray!’ event is a concrete way to elevate school sophomores tested last September, events in Littleton, Colo., that made the disciples of Christ.” our awareness that prayer should be a where 72 percent showed mastery of peace intention a strong need.” Citing the U.S. bishops’ pastoral letter part of our daily lives.” †

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By Kelly Tharp his Church through a religious life. Not mined to bring Christ’s love to all. They and live the religious life—commitment, everyone is called to serve God in this must be willing to find Christ in all. determination, dedication, willingness to In today’s world, the need for vocations way. Some are called to be parents, or to People seeking religious life must be live a simple life and, most of all, the call- is great. There are not as many people serve God in other ways in life. committed to Jesus and the community ... ing of the Lord to religious life. There are choosing religious life Those who are called to be religious even when things get tough. They must be many special people who are loving, shar- as there has been in must be open to hearing God’s voice. They willing to live a simple life. They won’t ing and kind. They have what it takes to be the past. As the must have the desire to serve others. They have a lot of material things on earth. They a religious. We need to pray for them to Catholic Church must have received the virtues of faith, will have a big reward in heaven. It takes help them answer their special call. † moves toward the third hope and love from the Holy Spirit. They courage to become a religious. millennium, what will must be strong enough to lead and humble It is important for the Church commu- (Kelly Tharp is a member of St. Michael it take for a man or enough to follow where God leads them. nity to support those in religious life by Parish in Indianapolis and is a freshman woman to answer the They must be willing to sacrifice their time, prayer, kindness and sharing their love. at Cardinal Ritter High School. Her essay call to serve the talent and treasure to the whole community Those who become sisters, brothers and earned the first-place award in the ninth Church? of God. They must have determination to priests need our support to help them do a grade division of the Indianapolis Serra The most important follow in Christ’s footsteps when the world good job. Club’s essay contest to promote vocations requirement is the call from Christ to serve isn’t always interested. They must be deter- There are many requirements to enter to the priesthood and religious life.)

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By Jenny Bryant The fifth alien investigator found a priest explaining the tion of a priest. Eucharist to some seventh-grade students. The students After many disagreements, the smallest and quietest Once upon a time, an alien ship was investigating life on seemed confused at first but, with great patience and time, alien spoke up and said, “Don’t you see? We each only saw Earth. the students’ questions were all answered, and they seemed part of what a priest needs to be, and is. A priest must be all The aliens read in their database that to understand. of these things. He speaks through God to his Church.” a priest on Earth is defined as “a clergy- The alien decided that priests must be teachers. The other aliens thought about this and, after a few min- man in certain Christian churches, espe- The last alien watched a meeting of a priest with an utes, knew that all of their descriptions were really true of cially the Roman Catholic Church.” elderly lady who was crying. He watched as the priest held priests. † They also found that Richard the lady’s hands and talked to her, which seemed to make (Jenny Bryant is a member of St. Pius X Parish in India- Whately, the archbishop of Dublin, had her feel better. napolis and is an eighth-grader at St. Pius X School. said, “Preach not because you have to He decided that priests must be magical people. Her essay was chosen as the first-place winner in the say something, but because you have The six aliens then met to discuss just what a priest eighth-grade division of the Indianapolis Serra Club’s something to say.” was. Arguments broke out between the explorers. They essay contest to promote vocations to the priesthood and The aliens were confused and believed their own information was the correct descrip- religious life.) wanted to know what a priest actually was. They decided to send six explorers to find out more about priests. The first alien went to a church service, where he saw a priest talking and making motions to many people. The peo- Where Quality Care ple all sat very patient and attentive. He decided that priests must be very good performers to Is Just A Touch Away be able to captivate an audience so well. He also noticed that the people were calling the priest “Father,” which made Respite Care 5225 W. Morris St., Indianapolis, IN 46241 the alien think that priests must be very respected. Hospice Care The next alien went to a baptism, where he saw all of the 317-244-3251 love and gentleness the priest showed while holding the Therapeutic Rehabilitation You’ll know . . . baby. Wound Care . . . when you enter our doors, that we’re He decided that priests must be very loving and gentle creatures. Infusion Therapy different. There’s a spirit of caring and Another alien came to a food shelter, where a priest was Medicare and Medicaid Certified dedication, patience and goodwill. Laughter distributing food to needy people and thanking others for contributing. The priest seemed much more concerned that is prevalent and it’s not unusual to hear music these poor people had something to eat than for himself. Broad Ripple Nursing Home within these walls. And in the midst of This alien thought that priests must be very giving and 6127 N. College providing residents a loving atmosphere, some selfless. Indianapolis, IN 46220 One of the aliens went to a monastery, where a man 317-257-8392 of the finest health care available is being studying to be a priest was reading in a room filled with delivered. Choosing a long-term care center is West View Nursing Center books. The man studied intently, well into the night, without never easy and many times the need comes rest. 5435 W. 38th Street This alien decided that priests must be very wise and Indianapolis, IN 46254 suddenly. Call today for a personal tour of knowledgeable men. 317-293-2266 Lynhurst Healthcare. See what we’re all about.

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St. Rita Parish women offer Bishop Chatard High School, ◆ ◆ ◆ “Sister to Sister” celebration, Indianapolis, drama depart- May 8 Holy Rosary Church, Friday, 7 p.m., speakers ment presentations, St. Michael School, Indian- Indianapolis, 520 Stevens St., Virginia Wesley and Anna “Celebration of the Arts,” in apolis, 3352 W. 30th St., holds Tridentine (Latin) Mass. Times Singer Marie Crider. Reception the school cafeteria from 5 annual garage sale, 8 a.m.— and other information: 317- to follow. Saturday, 9 a.m. p.m.—7 p.m. Juried art show, 2 p.m., school cafeteria. 636-4478. Mass, talk by Jina Hitchens jazz band and hors d’oeuvres. Sponsors, St. Michael PTA. and Rev. Emma Forman, fol- Free admission. Spring musi- Weekly lowed by lunch. Reservations: cal, “Clue,” immediately fol- May 9 317-543-4828. lowing in the gymnasium. Saint Meinrad Archabbey pil- Sundays ◆ ◆ ◆ Admission $5. 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rosary, return to St. Andrew for The Active List, continued from page 26 Benediction. Around the archdiocese Information: 317-852-3195. reconciliation after 8 a.m. Bingos TUESDAY: K of C Council Mass. INDIANAPOLIS—The day workshop explored munication directors and Fridays ◆ ◆ ◆ 437, 1305 N. Delaware, 11 a.m.; St. Susanna Church, Holy Angels Church, St. Michael Parish, 6 p.m.; Indianapolis chapter of the ways in which religious others interested in fostering Plainfield, 1210 E. Main St., Indianapolis, 28th St. and Dr. Msgr. Sheridan K of C Council Knights of Columbus communities can invite new vocations to the religious adoration of the Blessed Martin Luther King Jr. St., 6138, Johnson Co., 6:15 p.m.; recently donated and dis- members and increase voca- life. Sacrament, exposition of the Blessed St. Pius X K of C Council 3433, tributed 600 Catholic Bibles tions awareness among their A capacity gathering of 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Sacrament, 11 a.m.–noon. 6 p.m.; K of C, 1040 N. 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Georgetown Rd., 6:30 p.m.; said the hospital staff appre- Third Sundays FRIDAY: St. Christopher Parish, ciates the Knights’ generous Saturdays Mary’s Rexville Schoenstatt has Indianapolis, 6:30 p.m.; Holy offer to help meet the spiri- Notre A pro-life rosary at 9:30 a.m. holy hour at 2:30 p.m. followed Name Parish, Beech Grove, tual needs of patients and in front of the Clinic for by Mass at 3:30 p.m. (located 5:30 p.m. SATURDAY: K of C families. Dame Print Women, E. 38th St. and Parker on 925 South., .8 mile east of Council 437, 1305 N. Delaware, Hospital volunteers by Ave., Indianapolis. 421 South., 12 miles south of 4:30 p.m. SUNDAY: St. Am- helped the Knights of D. Omer “Salty” Versailles). Information: 812- brose Parish, Seymour, 4 p.m.; Columbus distribute the Seamon Monthly 689-3551. Cardinal Ritter High School, Catholic Bibles to patient For a limited time, we are First Sundays Third Mondays 6 p.m.; Msgr. 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In return for a gift of cash, securities or other assets, the foundation agrees Apostolate of Fatima holy hour at 2 p.m. in Little Flower to pay the annuitant a specified income for life. At the donor’s death, the foundation transfers the money from the Chapel, 13th and Bosart, annuity directly to the donor’s chosen beneficiary. Indianapolis. ◆ ◆ ◆ For more information, please contact Sandra M. Behringer, Director of Gift Planning, Office of Stewardship and Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, Greenwood, 335 S. Development, 317-236-1427 in Indianapolis or 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1427. Meridian St., first Saturday devotions and sacrament of Page 28 The Criterion Friday, May 7, 1999 Archbishop says Church in Haiti needs help NEW YORK (CNS)—The Church in Haiti is work- active in the work of the archdiocesan Office of Black Archbishop ing to serve an impoverished population in a situation Ministry, and to Cardinal John J. O’Connor. Miot said where “we don’t see change,” the coadjutor archbishop Irish Christian Brother Tyrone Davis, director of the poor Haitians of Port-au-Prince reported in a New York interview last Office of Black Ministry, said the award was given to from the week. the cardinal at the suggestion of Ellen Tarry, the author countryside Archbishop Joseph Serge Miot said many outside of a book on Toussaint. continued to groups have visited Haiti and promised to give help Tarry said the cause of Toussaint, initiated by the pour into the when it developed more political stability. late Cardinal Terence Cooke of New York, had stalled capital, but He expressed hope that stability would be achieved until it was resurrected by Cardinal O’Connor, accord- that they did after the elections that are supposed to be held later this ing to Brother Davis. Toussaint was declared venerable not find jobs year. Although no date has been set, he was optimistic in 1996. and lived in “the situation will become better” after the elections. In an interview April 30, Archbishop Miot said misery. Currently, constitutional processes have been sus- Toussaint had not been well-known in Haiti, but steps Even the pended and President René Preval is ruling with a nine- were now being taken to give Haitians more informa- thugs who member council rather than the legislature, the arch- tion about him. supported the bishop said. The archbishop was accompanied by Salesian Father rule of the Archbishop Miot came to New York to participate in Elder Hyppolite, whom he had appointed as promoter Duvaliers, the annual Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for Pierre of devotion to Toussaint and promoter of the causes of known as the Toussaint on May 2, and to speak at the Toussaint three other Haitians. tontons Guild luncheon after the liturgy. Archbishop Miot was appointed coadjutor arch- macoutes, are Toussaint was born a slave in Haiti in 1766. He was bishop of the Haitian capital in 1997, with full author- suffering, he brought by his owner to New York and later freed. He ity, to resolve an unusual situation that arose as a result said, and the gave generously to the Church and needy individuals, of political tensions and left Archbishop François-Wolff political lead- including the widow of his owner, from funds he earned Ligondé unable to function. ership has the as a hairdresser. The coadjutor said Archbishop Ligonde remains challenge of Venerable Pierre Toussaint The Archdiocese of New York is supporting active in such programs as catechetics, and was integrating Toussaint’s cause for canonization, and in 1990 had his expected to retain the title of archbishop of Port-au- them into national society. remains transferred from the burial grounds of Old Prince until he reaches retirement age of 75 in 2003. Also now living in misery, the archbishop reported, is St. Patrick’s Cathedral to the crypt of the present cathe- While in New York, Archbishop Miot met with Mary Jean-Claude Duvalier, known as Baby Doc, who suc- dral, where he is the only lay person interred. Healey Sedutto, director of the archdiocesan health pro- ceeded his father, François Duvalier, Papa Doc, as presi- At the Mass, Pierre Toussaint medallions were gram, to discuss drawing all the Church-related health dent in 1971 and was forced into exile in France in 1986. awarded to Naomi McDowell-Byrd, who has been programs of Haiti into a cooperative network. The archbishop said Duvalier’s wife had left him, He said the Church was also reorganizing its literacy taking the children, and the Haitian government had program and undertaking other efforts to help overcome blocked his access to bank funds. the “misery” in which large numbers of Haitians were Archbishop Miot said Jean-Bertrand Aristide, the living. former priest who was president from 1991-96, was Catholic Relief Services is also helping with a feed- active in Haitian life but “doesn’t speak very much.” † ing program, he said. And he reported on a meeting the previous week with bishops of the Dominican Republic about developing the area along the border between the two countries. IS COOKING UP SOMETHING SPECIAL: CRAWL SPACE?? Mother’s Day Sunday, May 9 Allergy • Drainage Problems Treat Mom • Wood Repair • Ventilation • Mold, Mildew and ??? to Great Steaks, Moisture Control 317-882-7295 or Ribs, Salads This Ad Is Toll Free 1-888-882-7295 and More! Camera Ready! 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Grandmother of that of Pope Leo III, who reigned from 795 to 816. included here, unless they are St. Michael, Greenfield, March Great-grandmother of 20. 10. Great-grandmother of 19. Pope John Paul was 58 years old when elected in natives of the archdiocese or 7. Father of William, James and October 1978. John Meier. Grandfather of 11. SMITH, William, 64, St. have other connections to it. DWYER, Mary Helen, 85, By the end of 1999, he will have moved into the number Good Shepherd, Indianapolis, Great-grandfather of nine. Michael, Greenfield, April 18. BURNELL, Marion, 60, 7 spot on the “Top 10” list, surpassing Popes Sylvester I, April 20. Mother of Rosemary Husband of Anita Smith. Father St. Michael, Greenfield, April 7. MOORE, Anna Barbara, 88, Haas, Michael and Robert of Steven and Phillip Smith, Urban VIII and Leo the Great. Mother of George Burnell, St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, Cindy Wigger, Linda Mabee, Dwyer, Kathleen Hahn. 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Committee on Criminal Law. Republican House leaders said Orthodox churches. He said the trip, the first by a reigning NewsNews briefsbriefs the proposal was not a priority. The bill, sponsored by pontiff to a predominantly Orthodox country, was made possi- Republican Betsy Close of Albany, would make partial-birth ble by Pope John Paul’s bridge-building efforts with the abortion a crime, labeling it “partial-birth infanticide” and Orthodox, as well as by the “elasticity” of Romanian Ortho- U.S. levying homicide penalties. dox leaders. “This is certainly a historic first,” said Foreign Minister Andrei Plesu. “I’m convinced the visit will open a Congress urged to stand firm WORLD new phase in reconciliation between Catholics and Orthodox.” against human embryo experiments In message to U.N. head, pope urges PEOPLE WASHINGTON (CNS)—Congress must not allow its ban return to dialogue on Kosovo on federal funding for human embryo experiments to be cir- Retired Detroit priest publishes cumvented by a “morally and legally deficient” interpretation VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Only a patient and realistic dia- book of priestly recollections from the Department of Health and Human Services, a logue in a climate free from bombings and the forced expul- Catholic pro-life spokeswoman said. Gail Quinn, executive sion of civilians will bring peace to Yugoslavia, Pope John DETROIT (CNS)—The experience and wisdom of senior director of the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, Paul II said. “The spiral of hatred and violence cannot be priests in the Archdiocese of Detroit inspired retired Father criticized the interpretation in an April 28 letter to all members stopped except with the force of brotherhood, law and justice,” Edward Scheuerman to compile their thoughts in a book, of Congress. Quinn said the National Institutes of Health, the pope said in a message to Kofi Annan, secretary-general of “Recollections of Vocation and Priestly Ministry.” Several which is part of HHS, was preparing draft guidelines for the United Nations. The pope offered his prayers for the suc- years ago, when Father Scheuerman moved to the Senior research that requires the lethal harvesting of stem cells from cess of Annan’s late-April visit to European capitals and to Clergy Village in Livonia, he experienced a renewed sense of human embryos, despite the ban on federal funding for human Moscow in an attempt to reactivate a dialogue on the crisis in brotherhood among his fellow priests. “I heard a lot of inter- embryo experiments that has been in each Labor/HHS appro- the Kosovo region of Yugoslavia. esting stories with wisdom and experience,” he told The priations bill since 1995. Michigan Catholic. “I thought, ‘Too bad all would be lost.’ ” CAFOD official warns of East Timor Michigan defeats bill on violence, urges U.N. presence Irish rock star Sinead O’Connor reinstating the death penalty is ‘ordained’ a ‘priest’ in France LONDON (CNS)—A British Catholic aid agency official LANSING, Mich. (CNS)—The Michigan House has warned violence in East Timor may escalate and urged U.N. DUBLIN, Ireland (CNS)—The Irish rock star formerly rejected a measure calling for a public vote on reinstating capi- forces to intervene in the troubled territory. Steve Alston, Asia known as Sinead O’Connor now calls herself Mother tal punishment for the first time since 1846. On a voice vote Program Officer for the Catholic Fund for Overseas Bernadette Marie. O’Connor claims to be the “first ever Latin April 21, the House rejected an attempt to put a measure on Development, the official aid agency of the Catholic Bishops’ Tridentine woman priest” following her “ordination” in the November 2000 ballot asking voters to reverse the state’s Conference of England and Wales, returned to the United Lourdes, France, by an excommunicated Irish “bishop.” The constitutional ban on capital punishment. Michigan’s Catholic Kingdom following a two-week visit to East Timor and Catholic Press and Information Office simply stated: “There is Conference had called for the resolution to be rejected. Indonesia, and said he was shocked by violence in the region. no such thing as a Catholic woman priest.” Bishop Michael Cox, who performed the “ordination” at Lourdes, is a member of the Palmar de Troya sect, which is not recognized by Rome. Bill to ban partial-birth abortion Pope’s visit to Romania may renew The sect does not recognize the reforms of the Second Vatican in Oregon stalls in committee Catholic-Orthodox ties Council and celebrates the Latin-language Tridentine Mass, which Vatican II replaced with the order of the Mass celebrat- SALEM, Ore. (CNS)—A bill to outlaw partial-birth abor- BUCHAREST, Romania (CNS)—A senior Romanian gov- ed worldwide in the vernacular. tion in Oregon stalled in a legislative committee. The bill was ernment official said Pope John Paul II’s May 7-9 visit will the subject of one hearing in April in the House Judiciary herald a “new phase” in ties between the Catholic and (These briefs were compiled by Catholic News Service.)

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