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www.archindy.org December 15, 2000 Vol. XXXX, No. 11 50¢ President Clinton delays federal execution in Terre Haute Opponents vow to continue federal penitentiary in Terre Haute on The archbishop said he prayed with shuttle bus service in anticipation of Dec. 12, but Clinton announced Dec. 7 it Garza, who is Catholic, and asked God to crowds both opposing and supporting the seeking moratorium would be delayed. bless Garza with peace of mind, heart and execution. Commenting on the president’s deci- soul. Karen Burkhart, a member of From Staff and CNS reports sion, Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Archbishop Buechlein, who is a member St. Susanna Parish in Plainfield, an Buechlein told The Criterion,the of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Indiana Catholic who organizes events WASHINGTON—Opponents of the Indianapolis archdiocesan newspaper, he Activities, said he has seen through his vis- protesting capital punishment, told death penalty say they plan to keep press- was pleased that Garza’s execution had at its with Garza and the other inmates that Catholic News Service Dec. 11 that ing President Clinton to commute death least been delayed. conversion can occur. That fits in with the activists would continue writing to the sentences or declare a moratorium in the Archbishop Buechlein met with Garza pope’s message, he said, that prisoners president, encouraging him to declare a wake of his decision to delay for six twice at the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre should be given a chance to repent. moratorium on all federal executions. months what was to have been the first Haute—in July, after a Jubilee Mass for In the days before Garza’s scheduled “It’s good that he granted a stay for federal execution in 37 years. prisoners, and in October, when the arch- execution, churches, the federal prison and Juan Garza, but he needs to do more for Juan Raul Garza, 44, of Brownsville, bishop confirmed two other Death Row activists in the Terre Haute area had been the rest of them,” Burkhart said. Texas, was to have been executed at the inmates during a Mass. preparing everything from prayer vigils to See DELAY, page 7 Pope says we are A Dream of Peace called to prepare Butler University student from for coming of Bosnia is recognized in new God’s kingdom book about peacemakers VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Christians must participate actively in the prepara- By Mary Ann Wyand tion for the coming of God’s kingdom, Pope John Paul II said. Her voice is soft-spoken, lyrical and com- “Man is not an inert witness to God’s pelling, especially when she talks about her entrance into his- dream for world peace. tory,” he said dur- And when she writes about the horrors of ing his Dec. 6 war and the universal need for forgiveness and weekly general unity, her words are humble yet powerful. audience. Bosnian native Nadja Halilbegovich, a 21- “Jesus invites us year-old senior and vocal performance major at to search out Butler University in Indianapolis, is among a actively the king- distinguished list of international peacemakers dom of God and its featured in California photojournalist and justice, and to make author Michael Collopy’s new book Architects this search our prin- of Peace, Visions of Hope in Words and Images. cipal concern,” the While growing up in Sarajevo during the Pope John Paul II pope told some war, Halilbegovich wrote two diaries, 30,000 pilgrims Sarajevo’s Childhood Wounded by War and gathered in St. Peter’s Square. Dreamer’s Insomnia, which were published in Recalling Christ’s parable of the 10 Bosnia. Scholastic Press is editing her first gold coins, he said Jesus “prescribes an book for publication in English. active attitude rather than a passive one. Collopy heard about the books and included “Humans are thus called to cooperate Halilbegovich in his collection of peacemakers of with their hands and hearts in the coming the world, which was published in November. of the kingdom of God in the world,” said As she held a copy of Collopy’s book, the pope. Halilbegovich said it is “a beautiful honor for Those who will enter the kingdom, he me” to be recognized as a peacemaker among said, must live in accordance with the such notable people as Nobel Peace Prize win- beatitudes, de-emphasizing material ners Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who was inter- goods “to raise up the poor of the earth viewed shortly before her death, and the 14th from the dust of their humiliation” and Dalai Lama. following the “path of justice.”

“It’s a collection of mission statements or Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann “All who seek God with a sincere biographies and beautiful photographs of such Bosnian native Nadja Halilbegovich, an author and vocal performance major at Butler heart, including those who do not know See PEACE, page 17 University, is featured in Architects of Peace,Visions of Hope in Words and Images. See KINGDOM, page 2 Beech Grove Christmas concert has grown into big annual event By Jennifer Del Vechio by strings, brass, percussion, organ and guitar. Looking back, Jerry Craney laughs “I never thought it’d be annual,” he when he thinks about how he started the said. “But people liked it and got more music program at Holy Name School in interested.” Beech Grove. Then they began fighting for seats. Back in 1959, he carried his pitch pipe “Father [Robert] Hartmann came out “with an armload of books around for a once and said, ‘Just scoot over.’” year,” because he had no office or music After that they began selling tickets to room. make sure everyone got a seat. Then he started a choir that has At least 50,000 people have attended become a showcase event during the the performances. It’s made up of the Christmas season. adult choir and the boys’ and girls’ choirs. Photo by Jennifer Del Vechio Del Jennifer Photo by For 39 years, Craney has directed the Two concerts are now needed to meet Jerry Craney has directed the Christmas Con- Christmas Concert held in the church. the demand. This year’s performances are cert at Holy Name Parish in Beech Grove for 39 What started out with about 50 voices scheduled at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on years. The concert has become an annual high- has grown to 150 singers, accompanied See CONCERT, page 11 light for the parish. Page 2 The Criterion Friday, December 15, 2000

cized the press for drawing hasty conclu- eral people, including the head rabbi of the kingdom of God on earth represents a KINGDOM sions and said the document, Dominus Milan. “breath of hope.” continued from page 1 Iesus, had been misunderstood. “The pope’s affirmation,” Rabbi The invocation “Thy kingdom come” in The statement said the document Giuseppe Laras told the Italian paper the Lord’s Prayer, said the pope, “directs Christ and his Church, contribute under explicitly affirmed that salvation is acces- Corriere della Sera, “is certainly concilia- our gaze to Christ’s return and nourishes the influence of grace to the building of sible to non-Christians through a special tory and imparts a new direction to the desire for the final coming of the king- this kingdom,” the pope said. grace from Christ and in an “indispens- Jewish-Catholic relations.” dom of God.” The pope’s comments—the second able” though mysterious relationship with The pope did not linger on the theme But he said this wish to see God’s week in a row he reaffirmed that people of the Catholic Church. of salvation outside the Catholic Church kingdom “does not take the Church away all faiths can be saved—sparked specula- While many non-Catholic religious lead- at the Dec. 6 audience, continuing instead from its mission in this world.” tion in Italian newspapers that the catech- ers reacted negatively to Dominus Iesus, with his catechesis on the expectation of Instead, said the pope, it reaffirms the esis marked a divergence from a September saying it hindered ecumenical and interreli- Christ’s return. Urging the faithful to be Church’s mission as humanity awaits the doctrinal document on salvation. gious relations, the pope’s comments at the like “inexpert children who find security moment of crossing the kingdom’s thresh- In a Dec. 7 statement, the Vatican criti- audience drew nods of approval from sev- only in the Father,” he said that awaiting old. † Catholic, Jewish leaders plan dialogue on reconciliation VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Catholic and well, but that the agenda was still in the dialogue commission. topics has been a sensitive issue for some Jewish leaders are planning a major dia- formative stages. Teshuva is understood by Jews as a of the Orthodox Jewish organizations that logue session next spring to discuss the Church officials hope the encounter process of repentance and freeing oneself are represented by IJCIC. Reich said in theme of reconciliation, officials in Rome will give new impetus to its dialogue from sin. 1999 that although some members had a said. efforts with IJCIC, an umbrella group of Father Hoeckman said the Vatican’s problem with dialogue on theological The meeting of the International Jewish organizations. hope for a more theological emphasis in issues, “we have found ways to touch Catholic-Jewish Liaison Committee (IJCIC) Vatican experts are also hoping it will the dialogue reflects the fact that “we are those topics and, undoubtedly, we will in is tentatively set for May 1-3 in New York. signal a turn to more theological topics, in the Church, and we want to be able to the future.” The committee represents the Vatican’s which can transcend recent Catholic- meet dialogue partners on the level of our Cardinal Edward I. Cassidy, who has Commission for Religious Relations with Jewish disputes on historical questions faith commitments.” overseen relations with Jews at the Vatican the Jews and the International Jewish related to World War II and other matters. He added that the theme of reconcilia- since 1989, has called in recent years for a Committee for Interreligious Consultations. “The main theme is going to be rec- tion was also broad enough to include new direction in the official dialogue, one Seymour D. Reich, IJCIC chairman, onciliation. We use that word and the many questions. that focuses more on the common core of met with Vatican officials in early Hebrew word teshuva. There are many “How it will be approached will hap- belief embodied in the Hebrew Bible and December to discuss the theme and aspects to consider in Scripture, tradi- pen in the meeting. I’m not going to the Christian Bible, and on the possibility preparations for the New York encounter. tion and so forth,” said Father Remi anticipate anything,” he said. for common witness on ethical and moral He said the preparatory talks had gone Hoeckman, secretary of the Vatican’s The question of discussing theological issues in society. † Catechesis useless without prayer, witness, cardinal says VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Catechists Catechists must proclaim what Jesus But as the growing popularity of their lives to have meaning. must use every appropriate method and proclaimed: the kingdom of God, which Asian forms of meditation show, “in our The key to happiness and meaning is media to lead people to Christ, but they means that God exists and God acts in world today we have need of silence, of faith, and faith requires education, he must remember nothing will work if it is the world and in the lives of each indi- the mystery which lies above individuals said. not supported by vidual, Cardinal Ratzinger said. and of beauty,” Cardinal Ratzinger said. “Education knowledge—is frequently prayer and the wit- A key part of the Christian message is “Even if the participants do not the difference between success and fail- ness of a Christian the prospect of eternal life and the guar- understand every single word, they per- ure. This is true in business, in public life, said Cardinal antee that God’s justice will prevail, he ceive the profound meaning and the and private lives and in the Church,” Joseph Ratzinger. said. “This preaching also includes the presence of mystery which transcend O’Malley said. “The words of announcement of judgment, the every word,” he said. Speaking to an audience dominated proclamation must announcement of our responsibility. While several speakers at the Jubilee by catechists from Italy, where most be bathed in an “Man cannot do or not do whatever conference encouraged catechists to use people do not have computers at home, intense life of he wants. He will be judged. He must new technology to proclaim the Gospel, O’Malley said the Church should not prayer,” said the give an accounting. This certainty is as none of their comments on the topic ignore the fact that people have “accel- cardinal, prefect of valid for the powerful as for the simple,” were as strong as the admonition of erating expectations for speed and avail- the Congregation he said. Timothy O’Malley, a vice president of ability” of everything, including infor- Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger for the Doctrine of God’s justice and God’s judgment are IBM, who spoke Dec. 9 to the catechists. mation and responses to their questions. the Faith. “good news,” especially for those who “Technology is not a magic bullet. It A growing number of children, he Cardinal Ratzinger spoke Dec. 10 at suffer the injustices present in the world, will never replace personal witness,” he said, “accept as ordinary the ability to the Vatican to participants in the Jubilee Cardinal Ratzinger said. said. “Tools can never replace the expe- ‘chat’ with unseen friends in other coun- for Catechists and Religion Teachers. Catechesis is not so much a matter of rience and example of people of faith. tries,” they accept telephones without Because everyone needs salvation in transmitting knowledge as it is a ques- But tools can extend the reach of every wires as ordinary and they “expect to be Christ, “we are obliged to seek new tion of leading people to a relationship catechist. Tools can enhance the able to get any information they need at ways of bringing the Gospel to all,” he with Jesus, he said, and that relationship resources and methods available to any time, any place.” said. only can be established through prayer. every catechist.” New technologies are almost always Cardinal Ratzinger cautioned, how- “To speak of God and to speak with O’Malley told the religious educators more powerful than we imagine and pre- ever, against the “temptations of impa- God must always go together,” he said. he is working on a project expected to pare for, he said. tience,” of wanting a huge success or of Along with personal prayer, Catholics produce more than $3 billion in revenue “Today’s new computer and commu- wanting people to listen to Catholic cat- are called to express their relationship for IBM annually and which will employ nications technologies will change the echists so the Church would become with God together through their partici- several thousand people. world even more radically” than televi- bigger and more influential. pation in the Mass, the cardinal said. “It’s a lot of responsibility,” he said. sion did, O’Malley said. “All of us who “An old proverb says, ‘Success is not While the liturgy is a form of teach- But, “it’s nothing compared to the are Catholic—especially catechists— another name for God,’ ” he said. “Great ing, “our way of celebrating the liturgy responsibility my wife and I have as have the duty to understand, to master things always begin from a small seed is often too rationalistic,” he said. By parents” of four children. and to use these new tools to give glory and mass movements are always fleet- trying too hard to make everything Like all parents, he said, he and his to God and to bring God’s message to ing.” understood, “the consequence often is wife want their children to be happy and his people.” † The only goal, he said, “is to make the trivializing of the mystery, the accessible and understandable the voice prevalence of our own words and the of the Lord” so that people will follow repetition of phrases which seem more him and have the fullness of life. accessible and pleasing to the people.”

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in to meet the growing population in the Our Lady of Perpetual New Albany will cap off a year-long northeast section of New Albany. Help Parish in New 50th anniversary celebration with a Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Albany will cap off a Golden Jubilee Mass Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. in June of that year. year-long 50th anniver- in the church at 1752 Scheller Lane. Father Richard Langen, founding sary celebration with a Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein and pastor, set up a pre-fabricated house on Golden Jubilee Mass Father Paul Etienne, pastor, will concel- 16 acres. Four acres of the property Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. in ebrate. Before Mass, a concert of sacred were later sold to help finance the con- the church, located at music will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the struction of the church, school and con- 1752 Scheller Lane. church. A reception in Wagner Hall will vent. follow Mass. The church was completed in 1966 Previous pastors and associate pas- and dedicated on Nov. 19, 1967. The tors of the parish, priests of the New convent was converted into a rectory a Albany Deanery and women religious few years later. who have served the parish over the Today, the parish serves 1,200 house- past 50 years have been invited to take holds. Tom Yost is the pastoral associate part in the celebration. Charter members and Karen Schueler is the principal of of the parish will also be recognized. the school, which has more than 400 Historical memorabilia from the students. parish will be on display at the recep- Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish- and other charitable agencies. past 10 years. tion and a commemorative parish picto- ioners have been known in southern The parish also has had strong spiri- The parish has been holding special rial directory will be on sale. Indiana over the years for the time and tual renewal programs over the years for Golden Jubilee events nearly every Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish money they donate to local soup adults. A Marian devotion gathering has month over the past year to celebrate its was formed following the 1950 census kitchens, the St. Vincent de Paul Society existed formally at the parish for the 50th anniversary. † Indiana Catholic Conference sets priorities for legislative session

By Margaret Nelson executive director of the ICC. Ryan said those opposed to execution to be excluded ICC will continue next year. Some of the the ICC has approached legislation from a from jury duty,” Ryan said. issues the ICC plans to get involved with Abortion, the death penalty, education preference for a consistent ethic of life and The ICC also plans to closely follow the in the upcoming session include school and the environment are just a few of the concern for common good. governor’s Criminal Law Study choice, safety of children and professional issues the Indiana Catholic Conference He said that human life issues are a Commission. development of teachers. (ICC) will be working on during the 2001 high priority for the ICC. Other life issues the ICC will monitor Protecting the quality of rural life and Indiana General Assembly. “The last couple of years, we’ve been include any legislation that would alter the the environment for farmers is another area Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, gen- a lead voice in attempting to abolish capi- state’s ban on partial-birth abortion. of ICC concern. eral chairman of the ICC, the other Indiana tal punishment and the ICC will continue “We’ll be especially concerned with Prison reform concerns grew out of a bishops and other representatives of all five to take that lead,” said Ryan. The organi- protection of all such current laws,” Ryan recent special committee formed by the Indiana dioceses met Dec. 2 to set priori- zation will also work to abolish execu- said. ICC board. The ICC will monitor these ties for the ICC for the upcoming legisla- tions of retarded citizens, and it will con- There also has been concern about issues and address them when they are tive session. tinue its concern for compensation for insurance regulations that could force involved in legislation. This is the 32nd year that the ICC—the victims of crime. Catholic health care providers to provide The ICC also wants to ensure that public policy arm of the Catholic Church A new issue is the process of jury medical procedures opposed to Church Indiana’s share of money from a national in Indiana—has addressed legislative selection. teaching. tobacco settlement will be spent on health issues in Indiana, said M. Desmond Ryan, “We believe it is unconstitutional for Education is another important area the See ICC, page 20

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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 William R. Bruns, Executive Editor Greg A. Otolski, Managing Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Remembering Editorial the Great Jubilee Why Catholics should also with thanks

he Great Jubilee 2000 is speed- one of the most memorable liturgi- support public education ing to a close. The actual date cal celebrations in my life in min- when the Jubilee observance istry. The wonderful turnout, the uring the last 10 years, we have are designed to ensure that each special Tconcludes in Rome is the feast prayerful spirit of those who were witnessed a virtual renaissance child will have the optimal chance to of the Epiphany as celebrated on confirmed and the beauty of the Din Catholic education in our grow to full potential. Jan. 6, 2001. The Jubilee observance music formed an historic moment in archdiocese. Enrollment has steadily 3. Because education today faces began in Rome at the Christmas our archdiocese. increased, leveling off in the last two unprecedented cultural challenges. Midnight Mass 1999. I don’t know Seeing so many people from all years because most of our schools are Among many young people, there is a about you, but it will be with some of our parishes and missions and now operating at capacity. Many have spirit of anger, disinterest and disre- waiting lists. It’s been a good thing to spect. There seem to be a growing num- nostalgia that I celebrate the conclu- religious communities and all of the witness. ber of parents so preoccupied with their sion of a magnificent year of special concelebrating priests and bishops But during this time, various pundits own issues, they are scarcely involved grace. and archabbots leaves a lasting in educational, political and media cir- with their children’s education. I recall unfurling the Great impression of unity. I know that cles have tried to pit Catholic schools Because of divorce or out-of-wed- Jubilee 2000 banner before many of you were equally inspired against public schools. Archbishop lock birth, more and more students Christmas Midnight Mass at on that day and that the impact will Daniel M. Buechlein, whom the media come from homes with only one parent SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral. How continue to bless our archdiocese have dubbed the “education bishop,” has present. Often, this parent is scarcely familiar that Jubilee banner and logo for a long time. I know this because repeatedly pointed out that our schools more than a child her- or himself, with have become! I have happy memo- I continue to hear from many of are not in competition with those in the limited education and no financial sta- ries of our midnight celebration of you: “We are proud to be Catholic.” public sector. Both “systems” share a bility. One-fourth of today’s American the advent of the Great Jubilee for In early October, I was privileged common mission: to provide excellent children live in poverty. A longitudinal education to the children in their care. study by the Kettering Foundation tells young adults on New Year’s Eve at to take part in the Great Jubilee Catholics traditionally have been a us that children in single-parent homes the cathedral. I recall how thrilled I observance for the bishops of the “both/and” rather than an “either/or” have lower classroom achievement, was at the turnout, especially in world. I will never forget processing type of people. As Catholics, why higher absentee and disciplinary rates view of so many people’s concern four-by-four with some 1,400 shouldn’t we support public education, and more often are school dropouts. about the much ballyhooed Y-2K mitered bishops. I came away with a too? Money is not the primary answer to anxiety. Remember that? dramatic image of what is meant by Maybe you already do. If not, here these problems—human beings are. The spirit with which people “the college of bishops” in commu- are 10 reasons why, as Catholics, we 2. Because each one of us has gifts prayed that night was inspiring. Just nion with the bishop of Rome. This should support and, when possible, that are needed by children, not only weeks ago, I was edified once more experience was immediately fol- actively involve ourselves in the public our “natural abilities,” skills and train- as we observed the Jubilee with and lowed by our Archdiocesan Jubilee school setting: ing but also life experience and values for young adults from the Bloom- Pilgrimage, which was an added 10. Because we already pay taxes to and such personal characteristics as finance the incredibly high cost of such humor, patience, kindness, enthusiasm, ington Deanery. The turnout and special blessing. education. We need to work toward fairness and a willingness to listen. All spirit at St. Paul Catholic Center was Once in awhile through the year, making this contribution pay off. can enrich our students’ lives and learn- heartening. I have been asked to forgive parish 9. Because 80 percent of our Catholic ing. It has been a pleasure to celebrate debts in the spirit of Jubilee as has students nationwide attend public What might you do? Just call a all around the archdiocese with our been announced by some other dio- schools. school near you, ask a teacher, a princi- senior citizens. In each of the ceses around the country. Some 8. Because every child deserves the pal or a friend who’s a school volunteer: regional Masses, the anointing of write and ask why we haven’t done best possible education, the best chance What could I do to help? Some answers the sick was appreciated and well- so, commenting that it would com- for a productive and rewarding life. might be: tutor young children learning attended. It was a privilege to thank plete our observance of the Great 7. Because our future leaders will to read, go on a class field trip, be a our elders for keeping and carrying Jubilee. As a matter of fact, we have come from today’s schools. Sooner than kindergarten teacher’s helper, coach a the faith through much of the last not made a public announcement in we think, our youngsters will be the team, be a monitor in the hallways or ones raising families, trying to make a lunchroom or serve as a street or bus century, especially through so much this regard for a reason. Since 1996, living, perhaps working among the poor, crossing guard. You might ask a neigh- change. the archdiocese has been forgiving teaching in classrooms, seeking medical bor if you can baby-sit her younger You may recall that on the parish debts to the tune of more cures or reaching out for solutions to children so she can attend a class play Fridays of Lent, I was available at than $3 million per year. If one critical problems of community and or a teacher conference. the cathedral for the individual cele- includes the contribution that the country. Today, they desperately need On a different level, you could bration of the sacrament of penance Legacy of Hope campaign has made excellent, disciplined, interdisciplinary become a regular at school board meet- and reconciliation. I was touched by in the last couple of years and the and values-based education to prepare ings and learn of the problems facing the overwhelming participation in annual contribution from the for this future. the district, as well as its successes. those opportunities. It was a gift to Making a Difference campaign dur- 6. Because public schools, especially Over time, you might want to speak up be the instrument of Christ’s forgiv- ing the last five years, we have con- in urban areas, are in critical need of to express your convictions and offer ing compassion for some who had tributed an additional $8.7 million. help from principled and well-inten- your wisdom. You might even decide to tioned people like us. run for the school board, a difficult, been away many years. When we factor in the amount of 5. Because, by our involvement with time-consuming, yet rewarding respon- One of the more unusual bless- United Catholic Appeal money that these schools, we can model a spirit of sibility. ings of the Great Jubilee for me was goes to center-city schools (and now partnership and give witness to our inter- 1. Because, as followers of Christ, the July Jubilee celebration with also to some home missions) we est, our caring and our sincere desire to we are called to serve others. Jesus told prisoners at the United States count an additional $3.5 million. further all children’s intellectual and us whoever welcomes “one such child Federal Penitentiary in Terre Haute. The total contribution to parishes emotional growth. for my sake welcomes me.” Seeking I was totally surprised by the impact and schools comes to more than $24 4. Because public schools carry major better education for all children is a true the inmates of the maximum secu- million since July 1996. We really responsibility for educating students and invaluable ministry. Try it. You will rity prison and on Death Row had can’t afford to do more at the pre- with special needs and handicaps. love it. † on me. I was evangelized in a real sent time, but we will keep looking “Mainstreaming” children into class- and unexpected way. for ways to be of greater assistance. rooms is the law. Public education is — Valerie Vance Dillon required (rightly so) to provide an enor- The “Celebration in the Spirit of The Great Jubilee 2000 has been mous range of services to those children (Valerie Dillon is vice president of the Hope: the Great Jubilee” at the RCA a magnificent blessing! Please join with emotional, mental and physical dis- Pike Township [Marion County] School Dome on Sept. 16 will always be me in grateful prayer. † abilities. This calls for specialized teach- Board and a member of St. Thomas ers, modified instruction methods, indi- Aquinas Parish in Indianapolis. A for- Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for December vidualized academic programs, addi- mer interim editor of The Criterion, she tional teaching aides, even building con- is a member of the editorial committee Catholic Grade Schools: that they may teach our children the Catholic faith and struction modifications to provide ease of the board of directors of Criterion assist them in hearing and answering God’s call to service in the Church, espe- and safety. All of these and other efforts Press Inc.) cially as priests or religious. The Criterion Friday, December 15, 2000 Page 5

Buscando la Cara del Señor Letters to the Editor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. microwave oven a tool of the devil also? Is microwave a tool Please let us know, as working parents, of the devil? we don’t want to run afoul of those the- ologians. We hope it’s not too late to Noticed the picture of the boy on page change our evil ways! Look forward to Recordemos el 10 of the Nov. 24 copy of The leaning more about this, please! Criterion doing the all-American thing— Tom Maier, Indianapolis eating a McDonald’s meal. Most interest- ing though was the caption underneath Response: We thought the item provided Gran Jubileo this about what theologians say about much needed humorous relief just before “fast food” rejecting the “sacred notion the Thanksgiving holiday. Papal theolo- of food and dining.” gian Father Georges Cottier, a Swiss, is Please, can you elaborate on this a bit quoted as saying, “These are silly things. con agradecimiento more, perhaps run the report as an article I don’t consider it a serious argument … in The Criterion. My family is curious to it’s a question of taste, but let’s not bring know now if we are bad Catholics for religion into it.” Amen! eating fast food. Must we consider our —WRB l Gran Jubileo 2000 está gicas más memorables de mi vida en tocando su fin rápidamente. La el ministerio. La maravillosa concur- fecha real del fin de la obser- rencia, el espíritu suplicante de aquel- Research for the Church/James D. Davidson Evancia del Jubileo en Roma es los que fueron confirmados, la belleza la fiesta de la Epifanía que se celebra de la música crearon un momento el 6 de enero del 2001. La observan- histórico en nuestra archidiócesis. Laity’s views on coping cia del Jubileo empezó en Roma en la Ver tanta gente de todas nuestras Misa de Gallo Navideña en el 1999. parroquias, misiones y comunidades No sé cómo siente usted, pero voy a religiosas, y más que todo la concele- with priest shortage celebrar el fin de un maravilloso año bración de los sacerdotes, obispos y de gracia especial con un poco de arzobispos dejan una duradera impre- It is a well-known fact that the Catholic have been performed in the past. Second, nostalgia. sión de unidad. Sé que muchos esta- Church in America is experiencing a priest no single way of coping with the priest Recuerdo haber desplegado la ban- ban igualmente inspirados en aquel shortage. The Catholic shortage receives the whole-hearted sup- dera del Gran Jubileo 2000 antes de la día y que el impacto continuará ben- population continues to port of all Catholics. Catholics have mixed Misa de Gallo Navideña en la diciendo nuestra archidiócesis por grow, while the num- feelings about each of the options we pre- Catedral de los SS Peter and Paul. mucho tiempo. Sé esto porque con- ber of priests continues sented them. Que estampa tan familiar se vuelto la tinúo oyendo muchas personas to decline. According Within this context, laypeople are more bandera y el logotipo! Tengo alegres diciendo: “Somos orgullos de ser to the latest figures, willing to pursue certain options more than memorias de nuestra celebración en la católicos”. there are about 60 mil- others (see box). Of the options we medianoche de la llegada del Gran En principios de octubre, tuve el lion American explored, the one that seems most accept- Jubileo para los adultos jóvenes en la privilegio de participar en la obser- Catholics but only able is having a lay parish administrator víspera del Año Nuevo en la catedral. vancia del Gran Jubileo para los obis- 46,000 priests. and a visiting priest. Fifty-one percent of Recuerdo que emocionado estaba con pos del mundo. Nunca olvidaré el One way to address American Catholics are open to this possi- la concurrencia especialmente en vista proceso de 4 por 4 con casi 1400 this problem is to attract more men into the bility; 47 percent say this option is unac- de que tantas personas estuviesen pre- obispos con mitra. Salí con una priesthood. Although this option is being ceptable. ocupados por la ansiedad del Y-2k. dramática imagen del significado del pursued quite vigorously, the results to The second most acceptable option is to ¿Recuerda Usted esto? “colegio de obispos” en comunión date suggest that these efforts are having reduce the number of Masses. We asked El espíritu con el cual oró la gente con el obispo de Roma. Esta experi- only limited impact. Another possibility is what Catholics think of having Mass less aquella noche fue inspirador. Haces encia fue seguida inmediatamente por to increase the number of permanent dea- than once a week. Only 41 percent of unas semanas, una vez más fui edifi- nuestra Peregrinación de Jubileo cons, who are able to perform a number of Catholics endorse this option; 58 percent cado cuando observamos el Jubileo Arquidiocesano, el cual fue una ben- functions that traditionally have been per- oppose it. Although reducing the frequency con y para los jóvenes adultos del dición especial añadida. formed by priests. There are already over of Masses to less than once a week is not a Decanato de Bloomington. La concur- De vez en cuando a través del año 12,000 permanent deacons, but this solu- popular option, it still might happen in rencia y el espíritu en el Centro me han preguntado que perdone deu- tion is limited by the fact that permanent some locations. So we posed the possibil- Católico de St. Paul era alentador. das en el espíritu del Jubileo como ha deacons cannot hear confessions, anoint ity that Sunday Mass could not be cele- Ha sido un placer celebrar por toda sido anunciado por otras diócesis the sick or consecrate the Eucharist. A brated, then asked if a Communion service la archidiócesis con nuestros amigos alrededor del país. Algunos escriben third possibility is to allow women and led by a lay person using consecrated hosts de la tercera edad. En cada una de las y preguntan por que nosotros no lo married men to be priests. Pope John Paul would be a satisfactory substitute. Only 12 Misas regionales, la unción de los hemos hecho aún comentando que II has made it clear that this is not a viable percent of Catholics approve of a enfermos fue apreciada y bien asis- sería completamente en observancia option. Communion service on a regular basis; 57 tida. Era un privilegio de agradecer a del Gran Jubileo. De hecho. No At least in the short term, American percent say it would be acceptable on an nuestros amigos de la tercera edad hemos hecho ningún anuncio publico Catholics are faced with two main options. occasional basis; and 31 percent say it is conservar y llevar la fe por mucho del relacionado con esta materia: Desde One is to redefine the roles of priests and unacceptable. siglo pasado, sobre todo por muchos 1996, la archidiócesis ha perdonado laypeople, so that laypeople take on some We also asked what Catholics think cambios. deudas parroquiales al punto de más of the responsibilities that used to be per- about the possibility of not having a priest Posiblemente recuerda usted que de 3 millones de dólares por año Si formed only by priests. The other is to to visit the sick. Only one-third say this is los viernes de Cuaresma, yo estaba en alguno incluye la contribución que el reduce the frequency of Masses and other acceptable; two-thirds disapprove. The sacramental services. Both of these options least attractive option is not having a priest la catedral para la celebración individ- legado de la campaña de la Esperanza are under consideration, or are already in for last rites. Only 20 percent of Catholics ual del sacramento de la penitencia y y que ha hecho en los últimos años, la process, in many dioceses and parishes. are open to this idea; 79 percent clearly reconciliación. Me conmoví mucho contribución anual para la Campaña What do American Catholics think of dislike it. con la abrumadora participación en “Haciendo la Diferencia” los pasados these options? To what extent do they Laypeople lament the fact that there is a aquellas oportunidades. Fue un don 5 años. Hemos contribuido con $8.7 approve of giving laypeople responsibil- priest shortage, but they are coming to ser el instrumento de la compasión del millones adicionales. Cuando factor- ities that used to be assigned to priests? terms with it. In the process, they are perdón de Cristo para algunas per- izamos el monto de dinero que va a What do they say about reductions in deciding that laypeople can perform some sonas que han estado ausentes muchos la Apelación de la Unidad Católica, services? Some answers are found in a administrative functions that used to be años. dinero que va a los colegios del centro 1999 national survey that I did with col- reserved for priests. They might be willing Una de las bendiciones más de la ciudad, y (ahora también a algu- leagues William V. D’Antonio, Dean to reduce the number of Masses and to inusuales del Gran Jubileo para mí fue nas misiones) nosotros contamos con Hoge and Katherine Meyer. Here’s what have Communion services on an occa- la celebración del Jubileo en julio con $3.5 millones adicionales. La con- we found. sional basis, but they still want priests to los prisioneros en la Penitenciaria tribución total a las parroquias y First of all, American Catholics wish visit the sick and perform last rites. Federal de EE.UU. en Terre Haute. escuelas viene a más de $24 millones there were no priest shortage. They value Quede muy sorprendido por el desde julio de 1996. No podemos the Church’s sacraments and, in the best of (James D. Davidson is professor of sociol- impacto que los presos de la prisión costear más en el presente momento, all worlds, wish there were enough priests ogy at Purdue University in West de seguridad máxima y el de condena pero seguiremos buscando por man- to perform the sacraments as often as they Lafayette, Ind.) † a muerte ejercieron sobre mí. Fui eras de ser mejores asistentes. evangelizado de modo real e inesper- ¡El Gran Jubileo 2000 ha sido una ado. inmensa bendición! Ore conmigo La “Celebración en el Espíritu de agradecidamente. † Ways of Coping with Priest Shortage Esperanza: el Gran Jubileo” en el RCA Dome el 16 de septiembre siem- Traducido por: Language Training Percent Who: Approve Disapprove pre será una de las celebraciones litúr- Center, Indianapolis Lay administrator, visiting priest 51 47 La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en enero: Reduce Masses to less than Padres: Que ellos puedan permanecer fieles a su vocación y puedan alentar a one a week 41 58 sus hijos a considerar la llamada de Dios para servir en la iglesia, especial- No priest to visit the sick 34 65 mente como sacerdotes y gente religiosa No priest for last rites 20 79 Page 6 The Criterion Friday, December 15, 2000 Penance services scheduled throughout archdiocese Parishes throughout the archdiocese and Paul Cathedral and St. Mary at Dec. 17, 4 p.m. at St. Maurice, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at Holy Family, have scheduled communal penance ser- Holy Cross Napoleon New Albany vices for Advent. The following is a list of Dec. 21, 7 p.m. at St. Mary Dec. 18, 7 p.m. at St. Louis, Batesville Dec. 18, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua, services that have been reported to The Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at Holy Family, Clarksville Criterion. Indianapolis South Deanery Oldenburg Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist, Dec. 17, 3 p.m. Good Shepherd, Holy Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. Peter, Franklin Co. Starlight Indianapolis North Deanery Rosary, Sacred Heart and St. Patrick at Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, New Albany Dec. 15, 9:30 a.m. at Christ the King St. Patrick Bloomington Deanery Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at St. Paul, Sellersburg School Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Dec. 17, 2-4 p.m. at Christ the King, Dec. 15, 1 p.m. at Christ the King School Greenwood, Greenwood Paoli Seymour Deanery Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. Roch Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Dec. 16, 10 a.m. at American Martyrs, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at Christ the King Dec. 21, 7 p.m. at St. Jude Springs, French Lick Scottsburg Dec. 19, 12:30 p.m. at St. Luke School Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. Bartholomew, Dec. 20, 12:30 p.m. at St. Luke School Indianapolis West Deanery Connersville Deanery Columbus Dec. 20, 7 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Dec. 17, 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity Dec. 16, noon at St. Mary, Richmond Dec. 17, 2 p.m. at St. Anthony Terre Haute Deanery Indianapolis East Deanery New Albany Deanery Dec. 17, 6 p.m. at St. Patrick, Terre Haute Dec. 17, 3 p.m. at St. Bernadette Batesville Deanery Dec. 16, 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary-of-the- Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. for Holy Cross, SS. Peter Dec. 17, 2 p.m. at St. Dennis, Millhousen Knobs, Floyds Knobs Terre Haute † Check It Out . . .

A live nativity will be presented at call 317-865-2092. Let Us Share The Gift Of Faith St. Maurice in Decatur County from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 23. The live nativity Retrouvaille, a program to help trou- will feature animals and singers. Hot bled marriages, will be held Jan. 26 We Have Received chocolate and snacks will be available in through Jan. 28 at the Holiday Inn Select the school cafeteria during the event. The North at the Pyramids, 3850 De Pauw live nativity is an endeavor of three Blvd., in Indianapolis. Retrouvaille is a Catholic social teaching proclaims we are keepers of parishes—St. Maurice, St. Anne in peer ministry program for couples suffer- our brothers and sisters. We believe that we are one Hamburg and St. John the Evangelist in ing pain and disillusionment in their mar- human family whatever our national, racial, ethnic, Enochsburgh. riage and for couples already separated or divorced. For more information, call 317- and economic differences. An alumni breakfast with Santa Claus 236-1586 or 1-800-382-9836, or contact will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dec. 16 the Retrouvaille hotline at 317-738-1448. in the cafeteria at Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School, 5000 Nowland Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Ave., in Indianapolis. There will be an Carmel, in the Lafayette Diocese, will opportunity for pictures with Santa Claus. offer “Yearning for Unity,” an evening For reservations, call 317-351-5976. There of prayer and Christian fellowship, from will also be a cookie walk to benefit 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 18. The event is Scecina’s music department on the same ecumenical and will include faith shar- day from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the ing, singing and prayers. For more infor- cafeteria. mation, call 317-846-3475.

The Bereavement Support Group St. Joseph Hill Parish in Sellersburg sponsored by St. Francis Hospice will will celebrate the New Year with begin a new series of free meetings open to Eucharistic Adoration from 7 p.m. to any adult who has experienced the death of 11 p.m. Benediction Mass for the Holy a loved one. Meeting dates are Jan. 16, 23 Day will follow at 11:30 p.m. There will and 30 and Feb. 6, 13 and 20. Afternoon also be organized prayer time, such as the sessions are from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy, as evening sessions are from 6:30 p.m. to well as private prayer time. For more 8 p.m. at St. Francis Hospital and Health information, call 812-944-5304. Centers’ Hospice Office, 438 S. Emerson Ave., in Greenwood. Registration is The Archdiocesan Gospel Choir will required. There is also a free support group have two rehearsals for Martin Luther for children, ages 5 to 12, called Caterpillar King Jr. Day at 7 p.m. Jan. 2 and Jan. 8 at Kids. The meetings are held from 4 p.m. to St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 46th and 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 24 and 31 and Illinois streets, in Indianapolis The Martin Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Christ United Luther King Jr. Day service will be at 2 Methodist Church, 8540 U.S. 31 South in p.m. Jan 15 at SS. Peter and Paul Indianapolis. To register for either program, Cathedral. † VIPs . . .

Through prayer, reflection, and solidarity with the Rebecca Ann Mathauer recently St. Barnabas School in Indianapolis, has poor we can respond to the needs of others. entered the novitiate of the Sisters of been selected as the grand-prize winner in St. Benedict of Ferdinand. A native of The Learning Channel’s “Everyday Heroes Illinois, she lived in Indianapolis and was a Campaign.” Zach nominated Patricia member of St. Barnabas Parish in Indian- Kegley, cafeteria director. The Learning apolis. She is the daughter of William and Channel and Cal Burleson, general man- Join in prayer with Pope John Paul II for our Barbara Mathauer. Sister Rebecca has a ager of the Indianapolis Indians, recognized suffering brothers and sisters and remember them bachelor’s degree in pastoral leadership them Dec. 6 at the school. Zach will from Marian College in Indianapolis and receive a $1,000 scholarship. Tyler Turner, by saying was a volunteer youth minister. a fourth-grade student, received runner-up honors for nominating his father as an Zach Ambs, a fourth-grade student at “everyday hero.” † I bequeath to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith the sum of ______for its work with the poor in Grants . . . our missions at home and abroad. Marian College in Indianapolis and teacher preparation and licensing. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College near Terre Haute recently received grants from The archdiocesan Catholic Youth the Indiana Professional Standards Board. Organization in Indianapolis has Your gift will live on. Marian College received $122,000 to help received a $600,000 grant from the prepare teachers to work with elementary Indiana Camp Ministries Enhancement students whose first language is not Program of Lilly Endowment. The grant English and to encourage parental partici- will enable the archdiocese to build a new pation in schools. Saint Mary-of-the- lodge at Camp Rancho Framasa in Woods received $118,934 to help future Nashville. The new lodge will enable the THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH teachers learn how to work with all types ministry to remain open year-round and 1400 N. Meridian St. • Indianapolis, IN 46206 of students to improve student learning. provide more space to increase atten- The grants are part of $2.7 million that dance. The grant is part of $12.4 million Sister Marian T. Kinney, S.P. — Director Indiana will use through next fall in the awarded to 21 church camps around Title II Teacher Quality Enhancement Indiana to further religious education and program to aid the state’s reform of the spiritual formation of young people. † The Criterion Friday, December 15, 2000 Page 7

execution was to be in Terre Haute demonstrate to the nation and the world about closure or freedom to the victim’s DELAY because that’s the only federal prison that Americans are turning away from loved ones. “Only forgiveness can do continued from page 1 equipped for it. death and toward life by protecting even that,” they wrote. “Sadly, capital punish- Some people who wrote to Clinton the lives of those who failed to demon- ment is more often about revenge than it In his announcement, Clinton said noted that the execution date for Garza, strate a similar respect for life.” is about justice.” although he believes the death penalty is a Mexican-American Catholic, was par- Commuting death sentences would Since the federal government resumed appropriate for some crimes, he thinks the ticularly inappropriate—the feast of Our have even greater significance in the capital sentencing under laws passed in Justice Department needs more time to Lady of Guadalupe, the Jubilee year, Bishop the 1980s and 1990s, 31 men have analyze information about racial and geo- patroness of Mexico Fiorenza wrote, referring received the death penalty, including graphic disparities in the federal death and all the Americas. to Clinton’s efforts this seven for crimes committed while in the penalty system. “This day is the great ‘Whether one supports year on debt relief for military. “Whether one supports the death feast of Our Lady of the death penalty or poor countries. David Paul Hammer of Holdenville, penalty or opposes it, there should be no Guadalupe, the patron “Changing a sentence Okla., was the next man in line for exe- question that the gravity and finality of saint of the Americas, opposes it, there should of death to a sentence of cution by the federal government, with a the penalty demand that we be certain who appeared before a life reflects the same scheduled date of Feb. 21. But after that when it is imposed, it is imposed peasant to share the be no question that the spirit,” he wrote. “Just becoming a Catholic last year while at fairly,” Clinton said. Good News that God gravity and finality of as debt relief will save the Terre Haute prison, he has begun He asked the Justice Department to has special concern for hundreds of thousands pursuing appeals he previously refused report to the next president by April with the poor and forgotten,” the penalty demand of poor people from and his execution is likely to be delayed an analysis of racial and geographic dis- Bishop Joseph A. that we be certain that death by hunger and until 2002. parities in how the federal death penalty Fiorenza, president of disease, so too will Meanwhile, in other action on the is applied. the National Conference when it is imposed, it commutations save the issue, the Missouri Catholic Conference, Garza’s pending execution had led reli- of Catholic Bishops, is imposed fairly.’ lives of those con- the bishops’ public policy arm, took a gious leaders, including Pope John Paul II, told Clinton. “Despite demned. The Jubilee legal challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court the president of the U.S. bishops’ confer- their horrible crimes, the — President Clinton year is not the time to seeking to stay the execution of James ence, the bishops of Indiana and several men and women on our begin again the execu- Wilson Chambers in November. The con- interfaith coalitions, to plead with the presi- nation’s Death Rows are tion of those who com- ference and other religious organizations dent to commute Garza’s sentence to life in often themselves poor and forgotten.” mit federal crimes.” sued in federal court, saying the gover- prison without possibility of parole. In the Dec. 5 letter to Clinton, Bishop The bishops of Indiana in a Dec. 6 nor’s office had mishandled Chambers’ Garza, a marijuana smuggler, was con- Fiorenza, who heads the Diocese of statement said it is time “to put an end to clemency request. victed under federal anti-drug kingpin Galveston-Houston, said the courageous state-sanctioned violence.” The challenge was rejected and statutes of killing one person in Texas and acts of calling for a moratorium or com- They said capital punishment does not Chambers was executed Nov. 15, but ordering the murders of two others. His muting the death sentences “would honor the murderer’s victim nor bring Catholic officials said their efforts broke new ground. “We couldn’t help him, but hopefully, Pope says Church can help society uphold human values this raised awareness and will have an effect on future cases,” said Deacon Larry VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The important to take care that the most gen- whatever situation it is encountered, is a Weber, executive director of the Missouri Catholic Church can help civil societies uine and rooted [aspects] of human nature premise for the rest of the human rights, a Catholic Conference. “We called attention ensure that core human values prevail are not lost” in the face of a modern ten- limit for all human power and a founda- to the fact that the death penalty in against a modern emphasis on “immedi- dency to value “only immediate results.” tion for a conscientious and tireless Missouri is not administered in a very fair ate results,” Pope John Paul II said. This tendency, he said, has caused “dis- search for peace,” he said. fashion. Defense of human life, in all its stages, may in persons and instability in society.” The pope said the joint efforts of the “Basically, when we convict someone is at the center of these values, he said Dec. In particular, he warned of threats on Church and the Dominican Republic’s civil of capital murder and sentence him to 11, greeting the Dominican Republic’s new human life. authorities in human promotion “will lead death, we say, ‘You’re not a person any- ambassador to the Holy See. “The inviolability of human life, in its without a doubt to a benefit for the human, more.’ We don’t respect them anymore, The pope said that “it is extremely different phases of development and in social and spiritual progress of all.” † we don’t respect their rights,” he added. † Page 8 The Criterion Friday, December 15, 2000

From the Archives School days at St. Mary, North Vernon Pupils from the second, third Gerth, Herbert Lee, Isaac Davis and fourth grades at St. Mary and Edward Doran School in North Vernon pose for Row 3: [first name not known] their class picture in the fall of Hudson, Glenn Miller, Mary 1931. Schuck Maschino, Jean Marie The pupils are identified Derringer McGill, Kenneth (many of the girls with their mar- Beatty, Ray Ertel, Robert Bowen, ried names) beginning with the “Barney” Terrell, James Wickens, front row, from left to right as: Harold MacCauley, Dennis Row 1: Marjorie Miller, Grimes and Bill McLeod Dorothy Bartley, Mary Alice Row 4: Dick Vance, Bill Staublin (the late aunt of Father Gottwallis, Charles Kirchner, Daniel Staublin, pastor of James Schuck, John Reichle and St. Malachy Parish in Jack Fox. Brownsburg), Norma Ertel Row 5: Vernon Hershe, Naomi Carnes, Coletta Lauth, Mary Jane Yeager, Margaret Hester, Mary Clerkin, Rosemary Miller Ertel, Emma Grunert Hirtzel, Bernice Mary Ann Stewart Barlow, Rita Weber, Irene Weber Fox and Mary Parish) was founded in church building. The tower with- one for German children. Horstman Eaken, Mary G. Dowd Dorothy Lauth. 1861. The Civil War interrupted stood a tornado in 1917. (Germans who had settled in the Platter, Marjorie Euler, Martha Row 6: Marian Krein Cain, the building of the church, but it During the time this photo- area did not want their children Ann Hudson, Mary Buehler Ruth Carnes Ray, Jenny Wickens was completed in 1868. A bell graph was taken, the activities of to learn English.) Morgan and Alice Jo Hillerman and Louise Bowers Calvert. tower was added to the church in the Ku Klux Klan made being a Father Herman Lutz is the cur- Row 2: Tom Clerkin, Hugh 1897. The bell tower, which was Catholic difficult in this area. rent pastor. The parish numbers Wickens, Edward Hestr, Eugene enlarged from its original design St. Mary School was com- about 1,600 Catholics in 600 Bartley, John McCauley, Harold St. Mary Parish (whose full in order to accommodate a clock, pleted in 1865 and had two households; the school enrolls Kirchner, Robert Miller, Willard name is Nativity of the Virgin is somewhat oversized for the floors—one for Irish children and about 200 children. †

Papal midnight Mass to move outdoors to accommodate Jubilee crowds VATICAN CITY (CNS)—To accommodate tens of thousands of Holy Year pilgrims, Pope John Paul II will depart from tra- dition and celebrate Christmas midnight Mass outdoors in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican said. The Mass, which is broadcast around the world, is normally celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica, which can hold about 8,000 people. But with up to 10 times that number expected to con- verge on the Vatican on Christmas Eve, the pope decided to risk inclement This Ad Is weather and hold the liturgy outside. Last year, the pope celebrated midnight Mass Camera Ready! inside the basilica after open- ing the Holy Door, while St. Francis more than 60,000 people braved the cold in the square and followed the events on 1844 giant TV screens. The outdoor Christmas 5x10 liturgy has a precedent: Pope Paul VI once celebrated mid- Neg night Mass in the square, as part of closing ceremonies for the Holy Year of 1975. The Vatican had not yet released the pope’s complete Christmas schedule, but it was expected to include other changes. Because he will close the Holy Year with a Te Deum prayer service Jan. 6, a similar service tradi- tionally held Dec. 31 has been dropped. Vatican sources said the pope was likely to greet pil- grims and well-wishers from his apartment window as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Unlike last year, however, there were no plans for a pop concert in St. Peter’s Square and fireworks above the Vatican. Instead, organizers said thousands of faithful would gather in the square for prayer. † The Criterion Friday, December 15, 2000 Page 9 Indiana Catholics help raise funds for Pope John Paul II center By John F. Fink goal must be to exercise a leadership role in equipping American Catholicism Cardinal Adam Maida, archbishop of to meet the cultural challenges of the Detroit, explained the mission and pur- new millennium.” pose of the Pope John Paul II Cultural The mission statement printed in the Center during a reception and meeting center’s dedication booklet says that the at the Ritz Charles in Carmel on Dec. 5. center “is a multimedia educational facil- Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein intro- ity, museum and intercultural forum duced Cardinal Maida. designed to engage people of all denomi- The cultural center named for the nations in the exploration of the role of pope is located near the Basilica of the faith in the modern age.” National Shrine of the Immaculate Cardinal Maida said, “The center will Conception in Washington, D.C. It was be a place where Catholic values are stud- dedicated on Nov. 12. The grand open- ied, discussed, cultivated and celebrated. ing to the public and the formal bless- Its presence in our nation’s capital will ing of the center is scheduled for March help us share the joy of our faith with our 22, 2001. fellow citizens, and its location at this The meeting was part of a campaign crossroads of the world will be a strong to raise funds for the completion of the declaration of these Catholic values.” center. The campaign’s goal is $65 mil- The center will use the latest multime- lion, of which $55 million has been dia technology in its museum exhibits. pledged. For example, in its two orientation the- Archbishop Buechlein and Mr. and aters there will be interactive panels at Mrs. Van P. Smith, trustees of the cen- each seat to encourage visitors to explore CNS photo ter, were hosts for the reception. The the exhibits as active participants instead Detroit Cardinal Adam Maida cuts the ribbon for the preview opening of the Pope John Paul II Smiths are from Muncie. Catholics from of passive observers. Cultural Center in Washington, D.C. Nov. 12. The interactive museum and study center is to open to both the Archdiocese of Indianapolis The exhibits will present the faith, life the public in March. and the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana and mission of the Catholic Church as were invited to the meeting. illuminated by the pontificate of Pope The center’s second floor will offer a phy, theology, history and related fields Also present and speaking about the John Paul II. The center has organized more traditional museum experience with to explore the impact of the papacy on center were Bishop Bernard J. Harring- this message around seven major themes rotating exhibits, many of them on loan world culture. ton of Winona, the center’s episcopal of the pope’s pontificate. These themes from the Vatican Museums. A unique exhibit at the center is what moderator, and Dominican Father are: the glory of God is the human being The Pope John Paul II Polish Heritage will be called “The Hands of Peace.” It Joseph Augustine Di Noia, director of fully alive, the dignity of the human Room will provide a place for reflection will consist of bronze castings of hands the center’s Intercultural Forum. being, the Church as defender of human and study of the pope as a person and a of practicing Catholics from around the In his remarks, Cardinal Maida said rights, persons in community, the unity of man of God. Changing exhibitions of world. At the meeting in Carmel, that, when he proposed the center to Christians and of the world, a new evan- photographs and personal memorabilia Cardinal Maida said that a cast of Pope Pope John Paul II, the cardinal com- gelization, and the third millennium. will depict the pope as a child, student, John Paul’s hand will be included in the pared the project to this country’s presi- There will be five main galleries in the professor, priest, bishop and pope. exhibit. dential libraries. Archbishop Buechlein museum part of the center: the Gallery of The Intercultural Forum will be Readers who would like more informa- said that he thinks of the center as a Church and Papal History, the Gallery of located on the third floor of the center. 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By Jennifer Del Vechio was found in 1869, with the bells on the St. Cecilia of Rome new church being blessed in 1871. In the Parish in Oak Forest It wasn’t easy letting go. 1960s, the parish name was changed due celebrated its final Still, the parishioners at St. Cecilia of to the Church’s removing St. Philomena’s Mass on Nov. 26. Rome in Oak Forest accepted what they feast day from the calendar. Her picture in The church closed had known for a long time. Their parish the church came to be thought of as due to the low num- would have to close. St. Cecilia. ber of parishioners “Our parish was so small we knew it Parishioners endured all the events, and the lack of a was coming,” said Connie Ortman, a keeping a strong sense of perseverance. full-time priest. parishioner for 42 years. “It was getting “We worked hard to the end,” Ortman Parishioners set up so hard with so few families participat- said. a display of histori- ing.” The Archdiocese of Indianapolis issued cal church items That knowledge didn’t make it any eas- a decree to close the parish after listening and pictures of for- ier as parishioners celebrated a final Mass to parishioners and Father William mer priests to cele- Nov. 26. Stumpf, the ecclesiastical administrator. brate the last Mass. Tears fell as history was retold and The church will still be maintained as an The church will still came to an end. oratory. That means that the church will be used for special Candles were lit for each family to rep- still be used for special Masses and wed- Masses and wed- resent the light of Christ and the families dings but will not be a place where dings. got to take the candles home. The thought Sunday Mass is scheduled nor where the was they could light them on special days, Blessed Sacrament is kept. especially the first Sunday in August Without a full-time pastor and with

when the parish picnic had always been St. Mary-of-the-Rock Church in Submitted photo held. It was a way for them to remember Batesville only five miles away, closing the fellowship and faith they all shared. the parish was seen as the best alternative. who had moved away, to help. Great Depression. Historical items from the church were For some time, three priests had rotated Martha Voelker, a parishioner for 25 For much of the parish history, the also arranged near a side altar. to celebrate Sunday Mass. The shortage years, said it’s the picnics she remembers church was the mainstay of the commu- They included an old crib for the baby of priests also made it difficult to keep a the most. nity, along with the store and a few houses Jesus made out of packing crates by a full-time pastor. “It was a special party,” Voelker said. on the road. parishioner, old lace altar cloths, a holy One common thread that held parish “This was like one big family and now Glenn Tebbe, whose parents owned the water font, old candles from the days members together was the annual parish it’s like a big family breaking up. It’s not store, grew up in the parish. While he when high and low Mass was celebrated picnic. Church records state that the pic- that we won’t see each other, but every- attends St. Mary Parish in Greensburg, he and pictures of former priests that had nic, which was interrupted by World War thing we did together and the closeness of went back for the final Mass. served at the parish. II, was restarted in 1950 and has been the parish picnic, that’s gone.” “I was thinking about the faith of the St. Cecilia of Rome closed its doors held every year since. The official history The final Mass was a homecoming for people who were here while I was grow- with 24 families registered, a total of 51 also mentions that in 1979 the decision many. ing up,” Tebbe said. “It was the place people. Parishioners said that only about was made to no longer fry the chickens Stella Vonderheide Humig, 92, came where I learned to put God and the 15 families actively participated. for the picnic in parishioners’ homes, call- back to the church where she played the Church first.” The parish survived the Great ing it the “end of an era.” The chicken organ as a teen-ager. Another woman, The parish provided many with their Depression, a name change and families was then deep-fried by parish men behind Ester Moster, 102, journeyed from Ohio first steps into the faith, he said. moving away. the Oak Forest Store. for the final farewell. “This church community did its part,” It opened in 1844 in a log cabin on Indeed, it’s the picnic that many people Many spoke about the old general store Tebbe said. “It spawned many families to Wolfe Creek as St. Philomena. As the talk about and is the one event that run by the Tebbe family and how the fam- be involved in churches throughout the parish grew in size, a permanent location brought home many former parishioners, ily extended credit to families during the diocese and the country.” †

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Above, the Christmas concert at Holy Name CONCERT Church in Beech Grove is continued from page 1 in its 39th year. This 1964 Dec. 17 at the church. photo shows Jerry Craney, While it’s an old cliché, Craney can attest that once the the music director, with music starts it never stops for anything. one of the first choirs. This Not even when he had a mild-stroke during one of the year’s performances will concerts. be at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. “I didn’t collapse, but I couldn’t hold my baton and my Dec. 17 at the church. mouth drooped,” he said. Tickets are $5. For more Quietly, he was led out as the music still played and information, call 317-787- rushed across the street to St. Francis Hospital. 1682. “God was good to me, we got it early enough,” he said. Craney said he’s always been determined to keep the Left, music director show going—even one year when he didn’t think there Jerry Craney rehearses would be enough money. earlier this week with He ended up borrowing the money himself to make sure this year’s choir. the tradition continued. As for his favorite memory, he can’t pick just one. “It’s hard to say,” he said. “This just brings a lot of joy to so many people.” This year’s performance will feature Te Deum, the offi- cial song for the Jubilee year, which means “You are God: We Praise You.” For tickets, call 317-784-5454. † Photo by Jennifer Del Vechio Del Jennifer Photo by

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By Mary Jo Pedersen and now my children are passing on this ritual way of marking their children’s My kitchen is a disaster, my feet ache foreheads at bedtime as a way of com- and I’ve probably gained five pounds. mending them to God’s care and calling But I wouldn’t trade this day for any- down God’s blessings on them. thing. Today was my family’s annual Some family rituals are as simple as “cousins cookie caper,” and nine women eating pizza and watching movies every gathered in the kitchen at my house to Sunday night or gathering around the bake 108 dozen cookies. dining-room table for a rousing card After most of our moms and dads game of bunco. died, Christmas came and went without Family rituals are as unique as the the Italian Christmas cookies that origi- families who create them. nated with our grandparents. So we Some family rituals are seasonal— decided to pool recipes and gather father-son duck-hunting trips, for exam- annually to keep the cookie tradition ple, or sending homemade Valentines or alive. hiding Easter Eggs. As we measure and stir, roll out and Other family rituals have to do with frost, it’s half symphony and half rock everyday life, such as eating a half concert in my kitchen. This year we had bagel with cream cheese for breakfast three generations of cousins represented every day or blowing a kiss to loved at the party. ones on their way out the door. We share childhood memories as we And then there are Church and com- chop nuts and catch up on who is munity rituals that connect families to changing jobs and having babies. When the larger human family. we put on our matching aprons and Why are rituals so important to fami- send the flour flying, the little disagree- lies? ments and problems among us go on the Whether traditions are ethnic or reli- CNS photo back burner and are forgotten for a gious, family or community experi- Familiar rituals in both our faith life and our family life make us feel like we are in our proper home. while. ences, they bind people together, Time spent with relatives or family Advent wreaths are important family traditions during the holidays. We are making more than cookies in express beliefs and values, and offer Besides providing a sense of belonging and connection, traditions and rituals offer opportunities to this culinary chaos! We are making con- predictability in an uncertain world. In express values. nections. The time-honored recipes are times of transition, traditions offer com- like glue that holds us together in the fort and a sense of security. midst of busy lives and long distances Military families who move fre- Rituals shape our faith life and between us. quently tell me that certain items are We are affirming for ourselves and our always unpacked from the moving van daughters and daughters-in-law that we and put into place right away to create a also help nurture our family life share an Italian heritage full of happy comfort zone in new surroundings. By Fr. Lawrence E. Mick however, is fairly stable. memories, hard times and funny stories. Many families feel that they don’t If you have visited another religious In the last 20 years, every major have time to create family rituals and Rituals shape our lives and make us denomination for worship, you may have study of healthy families has included traditions. Life is moving too quickly, feel at home. found yourself feeling a bit out of place the observance of family traditions and and on most days family members And we do many things in patterned during the church service. rituals as an essential component of barely have time for the basics. ways, whether it is how we get up in the Familiar ritual makes us feel we are in healthy family life. But I know that long after the cook- morning and prepare for the day or how our proper home. Ritual also shapes us Traditions give families a sense of ies are gone and we’ve worked off the we eat our meals or how we drive to and defines who we are. belonging and identity. pounds we’ve gained enjoying them, work. Similarly, the Church’s worship pat- The mother who sends a jar of home- their sweetness will linger on in our Worshiping communities also follow terns shape us as individual members of made cranberry sauce to her son in family. patterns. Even among Christians who do the Church and shape our identity as a Korea at Thanksgiving is assuring him As author Robert Fulghum says so not have a required ritual pattern, rituals community. We know who we are by the that he belongs to the family who shares well in his book From Beginning to develop. Both pastor and assembly tend way we worship. it at their Thanksgiving table, no matter End, The Rituals of Our Lives, “Ritual to do things in a similar way week after Beyond this, ritual patterns enable us to how far from home he is or how many behavior softens the phases of life when week. enter more deeply into prayer. When we years he is away from home. we are reminded how hard it is to be There is room within worship rituals worship in a familiar pattern, we know Besides providing a sense of belong- human. Ritual behavior enriches the for elements that vary, keeping the wor- what comes next and what is expected of ing and connection, traditions and ritu- phases of life when we are reminded ship experience fresh and enabling us to us. Thus we can relax and pray. als give families a chance to express how fine it is to be human” (Fawcett pray for current needs. That’s the ultimate goal of all our wor- values often left unspoken. Columbine, New York, 1965). In the Catholic eucharistic liturgy, for ship rituals: to create a space where we Our mom always drew a small sign example, the Scripture readings change can be at home with God and more aware of the cross on our foreheads with her (Mary Jo Pedersen is coordinator of the each day, the musical choices vary and of God’s presence in our lives. thumb before bedtime or when we were Leadership in Family Life Training the petitions in the Prayer of the Faithful sick or traveling away from home. I Program for the Archdiocese of Omaha, reflect the world’s varying needs. (Father Lawrence Mick is a priest of the have done the same for my children, Neb.) † The overall structure of the worship, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio.) † Discussion Point Sacraments add meaning to life This Week’s Question “My husband and I dated for six years before getting married. Naturally, our wedding was a joyous and Tell when or how an aspect of a sacrament you always spiritual celebration. However, what one rarely sees had known about (or heard or seen) suddenly became are the changes in the couple’s relationship; all that is meaningful to you in a new way. seen in the wedding is the physical ceremony. We are “I take Eucharist to my sister, and this has helped me closer now than we’ve ever been. There is a deep to realize in a larger sense that we need to take peace knowing we are one forever, that this is God’s Eucharist to one another. We need to be sacrament to plan for us.” (Jennifer Horn, Glenwood Mills, Iowa) one another. The Eucharist cannot stop at Sunday Lend Us Your Voice Mass. We have to carry it with us every day.” (Anne Bindner, Louisville, Ky.) An upcoming edition asks: What important purpose of the family would you underline or emphasize? “When I started to work for the Church, the Eucharist

became much more alive for me, and I became more To respond for possible publication, write to Faith CNS photo from Reuters aware of how central it is to our faith.” (Don Heilig, Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. Pope John Paul II raises a monstrance holding the Eucharist dur- Grand Haven, Mich.) 20017-1100. † ing a June 18 prayer service at the Vatican. Page 14 The Criterion Friday, December 15, 2000 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Catholic Social Thought/ Fr. William J. Byron, S.J. The Mexican martyrs of the 20th century The principle When we think of martyrs, we too was succeeded by General Alvaro Defense of Religious Liberty. When they often think only about the early Church. Obregon, who in turn was followed by were about to be shot, Father Batiz tried of solidarity But there were proba- Plutarco Elias Calles. Calles began to to save Morales, who was married and bly more Catholic enforce the anti-religious laws with sever- had children. But Morales said, “I am (Part VI) martyrs during the ity. Churches were destroyed or turned dying for God, and he will take care of 20th century than any into army barracks, religious orders were my children.” The principle of solidarity translates other century. And outlawed, and priests had to seek govern- Most of the priests killed, including the familiar “love-your-neighbor” com- many of them weren’t ment licenses, which were denied. Father Pro, died as they were shouting mandment to global in Nazi Germany or The Mexican bishops suspended all pub- “Viva Christo Rey!” (“Long live Christ the dimensions in the Communist Eastern lic Masses and sacraments for three years, King”), the battle cry of Cristeros. Many interdependent world Europe, but right here hoping that this step would increase oppo- also blessed and forgave their execution- each of us inhabits. on this continent. sition to the government from the predomi- ers before they died. We are indeed our Of the 50 saints and blesseds from nantly Catholic population. A petition to When Father Elias Nieves was cap- brothers’ and sisters’ Mexico, all but six were martyrs, includ- the government, signed by 2 million tured, two humble peones refused to keepers. ing 26 men who were martyred in the Mexican citizens, was ignored. Violence abandon him. Father Nieves heard their We are one large, 20th century. followed. Nearly 150 priests and civilians confessions, and they were killed. Then growing human fam- Few people realize that Mexico, not were killed, and an armed rebellion, known he said to the soldiers, “Kneel down and I ily. And we seem to Russia, was the first country to have a as the Revolt of the Cristeros, broke out. will give you my pardon for what you are be seeing more of the Socialist government, complete with a Eventually the government killed about to do.” When the soldiers knelt, the family these days as we find ourselves constitution that excluded all religious 250,000 to 300,000 people. Of them, Pope captain was so infuriated that he drew his ever more frequently in the air, or on the doctrine. A revolution in 1910 brought a John Paul II beatified Jesuit Father Miguel pistol and shot the priest. road, rails and seas for business or plea- Socialist and anti-religion government Pro in 1988 and canonized 25 others last Father Jesús Mendez tried to save some sure. into power. After two other men held the May 21. These were representative of the consecrated hosts when he was arrested, The principle of solidarity functions as presidency, Venustiano Carranza made many who were killed for their faith. asking soldiers for a moment so he could a moral category prompting expressions himself president. He called a constitu- Only three of those canonized were lay consume the Blessed Sacrament. They of sharing and caring; it leads to moral tional convention in 1917 that adopted a people—David Roldan, Salvador Lara and allowed it. choices promoting and protecting the uni- constitution under which the state con- Manuel Morales. They and their pastor, Father Mateo Correa was shot after he versal common good. trolled religious worship. Father Luís Batiz Sainz, were involved in refused to reveal what he had heard in The following words—not from Pope Carranza was assassinated in 1920 and setting up the National League for the confession. † John Paul II, who speaks so often of soli- darity as a moral category, but from Pope Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes Pius XII—are instructive: “(An error) today abundantly widespread is disregard for the law of human solidarity and char- Preparing to take the road home ity, dictated and imposed by our common origin and by the equality in rational The Beatles were right on target. But, even more than shelter, we all need because, as we all know, it’s where the nature of all men, whatever nation they Everyone, at some point or another, feels a home. Home means shelter, but it’s more heart is. belong to. This law is sealed by the sacri- the need to “Gimme than that. It’s also security, comfort and Home is an important part of the fice of redemption offered by Jesus Christ shelter!” somewhere we feel free to be ourselves. So American Dream. Many immigrants to our ... on behalf of sinful humanity” (Summi So, we know much so that we tend to romanticize its melting pot have come in search of a new Pontificatus, 1939). exactly how Mary and meaning, as in “Home Sweet Home” mot- political, religious or economic home, the Notice that this quotation speaks of a Joseph must’ve felt toes hung on the wall of the parlor. place to enrich and sustain their families in law of charity, an obligation to act out of when they were turned Lights shining from houses as we drive freedom. Home ownership, like apple pie a motive of charity. Justice, however, also away from lodgings home at night look warm and welcoming, and motherhood, has become a virtue, if is involved in the principle of solidarity. time after time, tired, and we imagine being inside where it’s not a right included in U.S. citizenship. Societal injustices, not just personal or hungry, probably wet sure to be cozy. The longer we’re gone This homing instinct is not exactly a individual misfortunes, trouble the human and cold, and Mary as from a childhood home the more perfect it matter of chance. It’s not just some biologi- community. A response of both charity and pregnant as she could seems in memory, and the more we long to cal imperative, built-in to help preserve the justice is needed to heal a broken world. get. We can relate. recreate it. Hoosiers sing about being back human species. Rather, it’s an innate super- Pope John Paul II, in Sollicitudo Rei Shelter is one of those elemental needs. home again in Indiana on the banks of the natural motivation which leads to a home Socialis (On Social Concerns), associated We need it to protect our puny, relatively Wabash far away, while south of us they’re beyond all human imagination. himself with the view of his predecessor hairless selves from rain and snow and nostalgic for “My Old Kentucky Home.” We believe that from the moment we’re Pope Paul VI, whose encyclical wind. Sometimes we need it to stay alive At a certain age we really get the “nest- born we’re on a journey home to God, who Populorum Progressio (On the when the temperature’s below zero or ing” urge to have our own place, our own created us and who has chosen us by name. Development of Peoples) spoke of the lightning is striking right next to us. home, so we haunt Menard’s and hardware The warmth and security we feel in our “duty of solidarity” as a moral obligation. Constructing shelter is not only neces- stores and model homes seeking just the earthly homes are just a foretaste of our Because of our solidarity with all other sary, but also fun. Ardent Boy Scouts are right one or just the right accessories for it. ultimate home in heaven. humans, wrote John Paul II, “political forever building twig-and-sapling struc- Even as a group we love to hold sympo- Mary and Joseph sought shelter in the leaders and citizens of rich countries con- tures among the trees at camp. Spear fish- siums on subjects such as “Spirit and inn’s stable. But when the Babe arrived, sidered as individuals, especially if they ermen lovingly erect rickety “ice houses” Place.” they knew their heavenly home was at hand. are Christians, have ‘the moral obliga- in which to swill beer and gaze at holes in We also love to extol the sentimental Soon our Advent journey will end and we, tion,’ according to the degree of each the ice on northern winter lakes. Even our virtues of home. George Bailey of “It’s a too, may finally be on our way home. one’s responsibility, to ‘take into consider- grandkids are always eager to assemble Wonderful Life” found he really didn’t ation,’ in personal decisions and decisions various kinds of hideouts from what they want to leave home because, as Dorothy of (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the of government, this relationship of univer- find in our woods. Building a shelter is Oz said, there’s no place like it. Home is a Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular sality, this interdependence which exists almost as satisfying as feeling it around us. concept praised everywhere in our culture columnist for The Criterion.) † between their conduct and the poverty and underdevelopment of so many millions of Faithful Lines/ people” (Sollicitudo Rei Socialis, #9, Shirley Vogler Meister emphasis in the original). To take an altogether different perspec- Knowing we are Christians by our love tive on this matter, consider how human solidarity is evident in the shared effects Perhaps readers are familiar with these does love mean?” As with so many e- and listen.” of original sin. The reason we all have to lines from two different songs: “Love is a mails, the actual source was not given. “God could have said magic words to carry the baggage left behind by the sin of many splendored Then, in November, I saw some of these make the nails fall off the cross, he didn’t. our first parents is because we inherited thing” and “Love will lines in a brief filler in Indy’s Child, also That’s love.” the burden. We are all related to one keep us together.” with no source noted. Allegedly, the chil- In their innocence, children often can another; we have the same human nature. Because they’re used dren said: be surprisingly perceptive and poetic. In Think for a moment, in a not exclu- so often, I’ve always “Love is that first feeling you feel John 14:31-35, Christ calls his followers sively secular context, of the Solidarity considered them before all the bad stuff gets in the way.” “little children,” and he gave them a new movement in Poland. It had a lot to do clichés. Yet, such quo- “Love is what makes you smile when commandment: “… that you love one with the fall of communism in Europe in tations cause me to you’re tired.” another as I have loved you. … By this our own day. Sure, it was a free trade stop, think and won- “Love is when others hurt you, and you will all men know that you are my disci- union movement, and there is nothing all der; and I’m espe- get so mad; but you don’t yell at them ples … .” that religious in that. But it was also a cially alert when because you know it would hurt their feel- God sent his “only begotten son” to us faith-inspired exercise of Christian free- lesser-known lines come to light, i.e., ings.” as a baby who grew through childhood dom demonstrating the incompatibility of “The supreme happiness in life is the con- “Love is when my grandmother got into the man who died for the salvation of totalitarian rule and democracy. viction that we are loved” from Victor arthritis and she couldn’t bend over to our souls. This is the redemption story. A popular religious spirit, with the Hugo’s Les Misérables. paint her nails anymore, so my grandfa- Christmas celebrates God’s special love encouragement of the Polish pope, No matter how unloved or unlovable ther does it for her, even when his hands for his people. enabled democracy to prevail. we might feel for different reasons and in got arthritis, too.” “Love is a many splendored thing” and different stages of life, Hugo reminds us “Love is when your puppy licks your “Love will keep us together” aren’t really (Jesuit Father William J. Byron is a pas- that, as loving Christians, we can be face even after you left him alone all day.” clichés after all, if we’re really Christ’s tor and a noted economist, former distin- assured of God’s ongoing love, despite the “There are two kinds of love—our love disciples. guished professor of the practice of ethics ups and downs of existence. and God’s love; but God makes both at Georgetown University and former A couple months ago, I received an kinds.” (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of president of The Catholic University of e-mail with statements from 4-to-8-year- “Love is what’s in the room with you Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is America and the University of Scranton. olds after hearing this question, “What at Christmas if you stop opening presents a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † This 10-part series appears biweekly.) † The Criterion Friday, December 15, 2000 Page 15

Third Sunday of Advent/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Dec. 18 Friday, Dec. 22 Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000 Jeremiah 23:5-8 1 Samuel 1:24-28 Psalm 72:1, 12-13, 18-19 (Response) 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-7, • Zephaniah 3:14-18a But even at times and in places where Matthew 1:18-24 8abcd official repression was not so strong, • Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 1:46-56 • Luke 3:10-18 Christians had much to trouble them. The very culture surrounding them was utterly Tuesday, Dec. 19 and totally opposed to the values pre- Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a Saturday, Dec. 23 The Book of Zephaniah is the source sented by Jesus. Human life in itself was Psalm 71:3-6, 16-17 John of Kanty, priest of this weekend’s first biblical reading. cheap, contrary to the Gospel. Only the Luke 1:5-25 Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 This prophecy is advantaged had dignity and rights, con- very short, only three trary to the Gospel. Psalm 25:4bc-5ab, 8-10, 14 chapters. Zephaniah Paul challenged the Christians in the Wednesday, Dec. 20 Luke 1:57-66 himself apparently many places of the Mediterranean world Isaiah 7:10-14 was of royal descent to be true to the Lord, but he also encour- Psalm 24:1-6 Sunday, Dec. 24 and perhaps not full- aged them. In the end, the Gospel would Luke 1:26-38 Fourth Sunday of Advent blooded Hebrew. reign over all! Micah 5:1-4a When he wrote, the This short reading from Philippians plight of God’s people calls for rejoicing. The Lord is near, Paul Thursday, Dec. 21 Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 was not as bad as it insists. With the Second Coming of Jesus, Peter Canisius, priest and Hebrews 10:5-10 was to become. all will be right. doctor Luke 1:39-45 However, the kingdom once overseen St. Luke’s Gospel furnishes the last Song of Songs 2:8-14 Vigil of Christmas so well by David and Solomon was reading. or Zephaniah 3:14-18a Isaiah 62:1-5 divided into two opposing parts. This in For the first Christians, the greatest gift itself was a cause of outcry from those of redemption was God’s forgiveness of Psalm 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 Psalm 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 faithful to God, since the one kingdom of sin. This great gift enabled identity with Luke 1:39-45 Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 Israel was regarded as the handiwork of Jesus. As Paul so brilliantly described, Matthew 1:1-25 God. The dynasty that ruled the kingdom this identity provided union with God, an or Matthew 1:18-25 had been commissioned especially by eternal union of love and peace. God for the task of sovereignty. Now In this weekend’s Gospel, Jesus is there were two kings, so it was by no shown as meeting, and accepting, the worst means an ideal situation. of the worst. He received tax collectors and most of the United States, reminds us of are a tax collector or Roman soldier in As did other prophets, Zephaniah soldiers, the most obvious agents of the sin the gloom and chill of life without pur- some modern context, if we truly turn spoke against anything that he saw that and tyranny that was a part of the Roman pose, without hope, without God. We to the Lord, then Jesus awaits us with was less than true to God. He also occupation and Roman paganism. need God, as we need light and warmth. open arms. In the Lord is God’s mar- encouraged the people by assuring them Others in the reading are those who God never withholds from us these velous forgiveness and strength. that God would triumph in the end and thirsted for God and for the things of necessities of our nature. Whether we Rejoice! † God’s law would prevail. This was not a God. None was ignored. None was threat, but a call to rejoice. rejected. Jesus lovingly reached out to all. Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen This weekend’s reading well expresses In this is cause for the greatest joy. the prophet’s sense that God indeed one day would stand supreme, that petty Reflection human differences and human sin would This weekend, the Church celebrates Bible supports belief be overcome by the divine majesty and Gaudete Sunday, a title drawn from the goodness. first word of the Entrance Song, St. Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians “Gaudete!” or “Rejoice!” in Mary’s virginity provides this weekend’s second reading. In a superficial sense, Advent is near its Just as the first reading was short, so is end. The great feast of Christmas is near. Our family discussion of Christmas “parthenos” was chosen, which usually this reading. The theme once again is of More profoundly, if we have been sin- Qturned to the subject of the virgin does mean virgin. joy and celebration. cere in our Advent observances, if we birth, or virginal con- It was this Greek translation, for Memories of the last part of the first have been true to the spirit of Advent, we ception, of Jesus. instance, which was quoted in the Gospel century A.D. usually concentrate on the have worked to open ourselves to Jesus. Our high-school- of Matthew in the story of the infancy of official persecution that was brought to We await the Lord not just at the coinci- age daughter said that Jesus (Mt 1:23). bear against the Christians. Certainly, dental recollection of the first Christmas, in her class they dis- Because the prophet did not actually use Christians tasted the bitter fruit of official but in a present, real moment when we cussed this subject and the word “virgin,” most modern transla- repression. The early martyrs of Rome forsake sin and bring Jesus into our the Church’s teachings tions, working from the original texts, use were real people. They died as the stories hearts. about it. According to the word “maiden,” or “young woman,” in recall. The dreariness of winter, evident in their instructor, appar- this passage. The (Catholic) New American ently, while it is Bible, for example, which you quote, does Church teaching, there say “virgin,” but a footnote explains the My Journey to God is no support in the Bible for the belief confusion over the exact meaning of the that Jesus was conceived without a human sentence. father. Furthermore, there remains much uncer- We were taught when I was young that tainty whether Isaiah himself intended this the passage from Isaiah (Is 7:14) refers to passage as a prophetic reference to the No Lights in Bethlehem? Christ and Mary when it says, “The virgin coming Messiah. Quite possibly he meant shall be with child and bear a son.” Can it to refer to specific living people with There’ll be no lights we use that passage to prove that Jesus whom he was having huge spiritual diffi- in Bethlehem, was conceived by Mary as a virgin? culties at that time. that’s what the paper said. (Florida) It appears that no one, in Isaiah’s time The city’s tree or later, understood this text as referring to instead may bear First, let’s be clear that the long-stand- the coming Messiah until it appears in the the faces of the dead. Aing Christian belief in the virginal Gospel according to Matthew. conception of Jesus is not totally depen- Do we forget dent on support from Bible passages. What does the Church say about our when he was born In fact, however, many elements in the Qbelief in the magi, the three kings who his land was occupied? New Testament are detected by Scripture came to the crib of Christ? This story is in And still he came scholars as pointing to a very early the Gospel. (Illinois) to bring the peace Christian belief in the virginal conception from which we turn aside. of our Lord. It’s not possible to engage the The Gospel of Matthew, the only one subject more fully here, but today many Athat tells this story, does not call them No shining strands, experts would question the claim that there kings, nor does it say how many there no carolers is no support in the Bible for that doctrine. were. The answer to your question were needed on that night, The book of Isaiah (at least three differ- involves many technicalities of biblical

his Father sent CNS photo from Reuters ent books composed at different times) interpretation referring to the literary form, bright angel bands, gives us rich insights into the significance or style of writing, used in this Gospel. a star with holy light. Although there be of the coming of Christ. Catholic tradition We are fairly certain that Matthew con- few worshippers often uses those words in connection with tains several examples of what is called So look for angels, in that vicinity, Mary’s virginity. “haggadic midrash”—that is, stories that Bethlehem, the lights are on Several facts, however, prevent the pas- are used to spin out and clarify the mean- in skies above your head, in Bethlehem, sage that you cite from being a “proof” of ing of an event or teaching. Yahweh’s blessing if only men will see. the virginal conception of Jesus. Such stories were intended to convey as lights the dark First, the Hebrew text, written about clearly as possible the truth of the mystery where faithful hearts are led. By Sandra Marek Behringer 600 years before our Lord, does not say being considered. They were not meant by “virgin” but “almah,” which means their author to be taken literally, in our (Sandra Marek Behringer is a member of St. Luke Parish in Indianapolis.) “young girl.” When it was translated into sense of the word, and were quite common Greek much later, the Greek word among Jews as effective teaching tools. † Page 16 The Criterion Friday, December 15, 2000 Last-Minute Gift Ideas

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When she talks about the war, Halilbegovich said she practice forgiveness and work for justice like Pope Paul PEACE “feels like I’ve lived a century. There is so much to say. VI, who said, “If you want peace, work for justice,” and continued from page 1 It’s very painful, but very gratifying, very healing, at the Dr. Martin Luther King, who continually spoke of his same time. It’s interesting how that works.” dream of peace between peoples. incredible people of peace,” she said, “people who pre- For the past two years, she has participated in an inter- “Without God in our life, without faith, without that serve their peace within and then spread it to others.” faith peace service arranged by the Carmelite nuns in spiritual side, it is very easy to become tied to materialis- Other peacemakers in Collopy’s book include Nobel Indianapolis. She also talks with other groups about her tic things and to become misguided,” she said. “Without Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop war experiences. God, we can become barbarous people like the war crimi- Desmond Tutu, who worked to end apartheid in South “I feel that I’ve been given a seed to spread peace,” she nals who played soccer with human heads or raped hun- Africa, and Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor, author and said. “I realized that it is a big paradox to see life wasted dreds of children and women or cut off people’s limbs or chairman of the President’s Commission on the and people so easily killed. Life is so precious, like a poked out their eyes. They were misguided and became Holocaust. drop of water in your palm, and just a single movement instruments of evil. God is not present in those acts, just “I was just an ordinary child of 12 when the war sud- left or right can cause it to slip away and never be there evil.” denly broke out in Bosnia,” Halilbegovich explained. “I again.” Halilbegovich said she has “chosen my path to be was very much like any child in America.” The pages of her diaries are like bandages, she said, peacemaking,” to promote a culture of life and light, When war came to Bosnia, she said, the people “were which have helped heal her wounds caused by the horrors because God inspired her to speak the truth. stripped bare of all life’s tangible, materialistic things. of war. “I want to continue building myself as an architect of The cupboards were soon empty. We didn’t have electric- “All of us should be peacemakers,” she said. “All of us peace,” she said, “which means to keep cultivating who I ity. The faucets turned dry, and for some time we were should be architects of peace. I live by making peace. am so that I can cultivate the world that I live in and con- without water. At night, when it was safer, my dad would Each time I speak to people about my experiences, I am a tribute to the world’s peace. That’s my ultimate goal, carry water from the fountain a few miles away.” peacemaker.” really, to be God-guided and to be a peacemaker and To survive the horrors of war, Halilbegovich said she To achieve true peace, Halilbegovich said, people must bring beauty to the world.” † “started searching for satisfaction and for spiritual nour- ishment within” and began writing a diary to pour out her feelings. “When the bombs were exploding all over and the bul- lets were piercing the walls of our apartment building,” she said, “my family, who is Muslim, would run into a narrow hallway and lay on the floor with families that were Christian and Orthodox. We were all striving to pre- serve our lives. That’s what unites all human beings of the world and makes us God’s people. We all need the same things—love and peace, a little bit of food and good health—we’re all equal. We all became a family.”

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Information: 317-852-3195. of the Blessed Sacrament, St. Anthony of Padua Church, 30th St. (behind St. Michael 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Fatima K of C, 1040 N. Post 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Church), Indianapolis. Marian Road, Indianapolis. Euchre, Catholic Widowed Clarksville. “Be Not Afraid” prayers for priests, 3-4 p.m. Christ the King Chapel, 1827 1 p.m. Information: 317-638- Organization, Indianapolis. 8416. holy hour, 6 p.m. Information: 317-271-8016. Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indian- St. Lawrence Chapel, 6944 E. Christmas reception, 4-9 p.m. apolis. Marian prayers for 46th St., Indianapolis. Information and directions: Dr. priests, 5:30-6:30 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed First Mondays John Nohl, 317-547-5255. Christ the King Church, 1827 Our Lady of the Greenwood Sacrament, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Benediction and Mass. Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. 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NAZARETH, Israel (CNS)—Nazareth it, but it’s business. I did it up less than An Arab man passes by is a city tormented, its residents still usual.” Christmas decorations at a struggling to come to terms with the cur- Business has been very slow and peo- store in Nazareth Dec. 7. rent violence and at the same time hoping ple are just now beginning to buy a few Holiday business was slow to salvage some of the Christmas spirit. things for Christmas, he said. and celebrations stalled in Two small black flags hung at the He has barely sold 50 percent of what Nazareth, Bethlehem and entrance of Nazareth Dec. 7 in memory he sells by this time of year in an average other cities because of the of the three local residents who were year, he said, noting that the shopping Palestinian and Israeli killed in clashes with police in early season begins at the end of November. clashes in the Holy Land. October. Just down the road, a few At home, Habibi said he reached a Christmas store shopkeepers had strung compromise with his 6-year-old daughter up lights and put out Christmas trees. who wanted to decorate the house for A poster announcing a Christmas con- Christmas. He allowed her to decorate cert and another advertising a Christmas her room, but he did not feel that it was sale were plastered next to a billboard appropriate to decorate the whole house, commemorating the three dead men. he said. “We want to celebrate but something The tail end of the year 2000 has been inside us holds us back. We are as if in devastating for Nazareth, with tourist and mourning,” said Protestant storekeeper pilgrim traffic disappearing almost Salam Habibi, 40. His sporting goods and overnight. Most of the major hotels and toy store was transformed into a restaurants that cater to tourists in the

Christmas emporium filled with tinsel, city have closed their doors and sent their CNS photo sparkling ornaments and flashing lights employees home without pay for an on Christmas. indefinite period. go home. On one particular day, only But this year he has no illusions about “Every time we turn on the radio or Nazareth municipality spokesman three tourists could be seen on the street what the days after Christmas will be the television we hear about deaths here Ramzi Hakim said the city has canceled near the Basilica of the Annunciation. like, he said, sitting on a stool in his and bombings there. There is no atmos- all official Christmas festivities and the While Christmas is not usually high store, his wife behind the counter and a phere of happiness. It is just the oppo- only celebrations will be liturgical. season for visitors to Nazareth, said friend nearby to keep him company. site,” he said. “I started to decorate the Souvenir shop owners sit in their Catholic shopkeeper Saleem Salem, 65, “There is nothing we can do. Tourism store even though I don’t feel good about empty shops passing the time until they the days following the holiday bring both is connected to the security situation,” he local and foreign tourism. said. “It won’t be a holiday this year.” †

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Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, hour, 2 p.m. Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Christians, Muslims in Bethlehem New Albany. Adoration, con- Indianapolis. Exposition of the cluding with confessions at 6 Blessed Sacrament, 2 p.m.-7 march for peace in the Holy Land p.m. Benediction at 6:45 p.m. Our Lady of the Greenwood a.m. (Monday); rosary, 8 p.m. Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Open until midnight. BETHLEHEM, West Bank (CNS)—For Raheb said when Christians around the Greenwood. Devotions and Holy Guardian Angels Church, sacrament of reconciliation, Third Mondays the first time in almost two months, world think of the Bethlehem of 2000 405 U.S. 52, Cedar Grove. after 8 a.m. Mass. St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. Manger Square and the streets of years ago, the demonstrators hope people Bethlehem were filled with people after will remember the Bethlehem of today. Eucharistic adoration after 8 56th St., Indianapolis. Young a.m. Mass-5 p.m. Widowed Group (by archdioce- dark early this week as several hundred Bethlehem Mayor Hanna Nasser, Holy Angels Church, 740 W. san Office for Youth and people participated in a candlelight march along with Christian and Muslim reli- 28th St., Indianapolis. Family Ministries), 7:30 p.m. to protest Israeli-Palestinian clashes. gious leaders, led the march. Nasser said Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Exposition of the Blessed Child care available. “In the last few months, Bethlehem the city would have only “minimal” cele- 5333 E. Washington St., Sacrament, 11 a.m.-noon. Information: 317-236-1586. has been dead after 4 p.m. because fear brations during Christmas, involving the Indianapolis. Exposition of has captured the life of the people,” said traditional religious processions. Blessed Sacrament, prayer ser- Third Wednesdays vice, 7:30 p.m. St. Mary Church, 415 E. Viola Raheb of the International Center “We are condemning very strongly St. Jude Church, 5353 of Bethlehem, which with the Christian what is happening in Palestine and we Eighth St., New Albany. McFarland Rd., Indianapolis. Eucharistic adoration and con- Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Information: Churches of Bethlehem and the National are calling upon the U.N. to take resolu- Sacred Heart Church, 1530 fessions after 9 p.m. Mass. 317-783-1445. and Islamic Emergency Committee orga- tions very quickly and to send in [forces], Union St., Indianapolis. nized the march. not just observers, ... until we can restart Exposition of Blessed Second Mondays “This march is a sign that we will not the negotiations,” he said. “Christmas is Sacrament after 8 a.m. Mass- Church at Mount St. Francis. Archbishop O’Meara Catholic let fear and anger take away our lives. We part of our religious life and we can’t noon communion service. Holy hour for vocations to Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., will take back our streets,” Raheb said. even mention canceling Christmas.” † priesthood and religious life, Indianapolis. Catholic 7 p.m. Widowed Organization, 7-9:30 St. Vincent de Paul Church, p.m. Information: 317-784- 1723 “I” St., Bedford. Expo- Second Tuesdays 1102. sition of Blessed Sacrament, St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto after 8:30 a.m. Mass-9 p.m.; Dr., Indianapolis. Separated reconciliation, 4-6 p.m. and Divorced Catholics support Holy Family Parish, Main St., group, 7-9 p.m. Information: Oldenburg. Support group for 317-578-8254. the widowed, 7 p.m. St. Joseph Church, 113 S. 5th Information: 812-934-2524. St., Terre Haute. Eucharistic Second Thursdays ✎ adoration, after 9 a.m. Mass- Focolare Movement, Komro 5 p.m.; rosary, noon. home, Indianapolis. Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, Gathering, 7:30 p.m. 435 Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. St. Mary Church, 415 E. Information: 317-257-1073. Eighth St., New Albany. Third Thursdays Eucharistic adoration, reconcil- This Ad Is St. Luke Church, 7575 Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum iation, after 9 p.m. Mass-mid- Holliday Dr. E., Indianapolis. Chapel, 9001 Haverstick Rd., night. Holy hour for priestly and reli- Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Camera Ready! gious vocations, 7 p.m. Christ the King Church, 1827 Second Saturdays St. Elizabeth’s, 2500 Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Churchman Ave., Indian- Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Indianapolis. Exposition of apolis. Daughters of Isabella, Center, Holy Family Chapel, Indiana State Parks the Blessed Sacrament after Madonna Circle meeting, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indian- 7:15 a.m. Mass-5:30 p.m. noon, dessert and beverages apolis, Eucharistic Holy Hour Benediction and service. served. Information: 317-849- 4883 for Life, 1-2 p.m., faith sharing 5840. and Scripture reflection, 2-3 3x6 St. Peter Church, 1207 East p.m. Information: Servants of Third Fridays Rd., Brookville. Exposition of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane St. Francis Hall Chapel, the Blessed Sacrament after Carollo, 317-236-1521 or 800- Marian College, 3200 Cold Neg 8 a.m. Communion service- 382-9836, ext. 1521. Spring Rd., Indianapolis. 1 p.m. Third Sundays Catholic Charismatic Renewal Rop Color of Central Indiana, Mass and First Saturdays Mary’s Schoenstatt, Rexville healing service, 7 p.m. St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. (located on 925 South, .8 mile St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. east of 421 South., 12 miles Third Saturdays Mass, praise and worship, south of Versailles). Holy St. Andrew the Apostle 8 a.m.; then SACRED gather- Hour, 2:30 p.m.; Mass, 3:30 Church, 4052 E. 38th St., ing in the school. p.m., Father Elmer Burwinkel. Indianapolis. Mass for Life by Information: 812-689-3551. E- archdiocesan Office of Pro-Life mail: [email protected]. Activities, 8:30 a.m.; walk to Little Flower Chapel, 4720 E. Clinic for Women, 2951 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. 38th St., rosary; return to Apostolate of Fatima holy Christ the King Church, 1827 church for Benediction. † Page 20 The Criterion Friday, December 15, 2000 CRS programs in Kosovo hope to prevent future crises

PRISTINA, Kosovo (CNS)—Until Serbs and ethnic They might as well be in partnership or in concert with “Kosovo has about 2 million people, 70 percent of Albanians started killing each other in 1998, few our aims,” Moynihan said. “And if we can do that by them are under the age of 30,” Torch said. “Obviously Americans knew where Kosovo was, let alone the details successfully attracting those sorts of resources, it fur- education is a big factor.” of the conflict. thers our hopes in supporting new communities.” The Parent School Partnership program has expanded But since then, American Catholics have donated One way CRS is helping to rebuild communities and beyond schools into similarly designed youth councils $31.5 million to Catholic Relief Services to help allevi- support them is by setting up programs such as its that give young people a voice in the community. ate suffering in the Yugoslav province and help rebuild Parent-School Partnership, which aims to involve parents Torch says the process of establishing a Parent School communities. within the schools and ultimately to build a sense of par- Partnership begins with developing a relationship with a When asked why people have been so generous in ticipation and decision-making in the larger community. community. helping a country few could have identified a couple of Participation by average citizens in Kosovo is a rela- “We ask them what they think, what are the most years ago, Kathleen Moynihan, CRS’s zonal director in tively unusual idea in the aftermath of the communist- important things for their community,” he said. “It is get- Kosovo, said she thinks the television pictures of preg- style governments which dominated the Balkans for the ting them to prioritize the need, then the funding, but nant women in Western-style dress fleeing across the past half century. doing it in such a way that they are involved in every border profoundly influenced U.S. Catholics. “We are looking to support those people who are step.” “You have images of World War II ... people in those working to help create a tolerant, pluralistic society,” Many schools and youth groups have already enjoyed boxcars. I think it just resonated with them,” she told a said Eric Torch, justice and peace-building program some success in getting projects funded and improve- visiting reporter from The St. Louis Review, newspaper manager of CRS. ments made in their schools and communities, Torch of the St. Louis Archdiocese. After the humanitarian aid is distributed, the refugees said. Moynihan also gave credit to the robust U.S. economy are resettled and some of the debris of the conflict is And CRS’ “peace building” efforts are meanwhile for Catholics’ generosity. cleaned up, CRS officials said they do not simply want to beginning to pay off in at least one area of Kosovo. CRS, the U.S. bishops’ overseas and development leave Kosovo without any framework to prevent another In the Dragash municipality in southwest Kosovo, eth- agency, is also trying to capitalize on the largess to make future crisis. They are betting on democracy and are nic Albanians are cooperating with another ethnic group, a lasting impact in the region. looking to the region’s schools as the natural place to the Gorans, for the first time. “Real monies are going to be invested in Kosovo. begin the experiment. At the end of the war, CRS was running a food distribu- tion center in Dragash that Gorans and Albanians operated together. At its peak it was handing out food to 30,000 The ICC has had an active role in the state study on con- people weekly. Today they help about 6,700 people. ICC cerns of unemployed parents. It has encouraged legislation The Gorans and Albanians are both Muslims from dif- continued from page 3 that provided many services for children in non-public ferent ethnic groups and separate languages. Their dis- schools and education for their teachers. It was active in agreements have not led to violence, but they have a tra- programs for low-income citizens and seniors, as the legisla- matters such as living wills and surrogate parenting. dition of tense relations. Their cooperation on the CRS ture indicated last year. The conference joins with 5,000 people in Indiana food program, however, has led to a permanent organiza- Looking back over the ICC’s three decades of work, Ryan parishes who follow the issues and contact their legislators tion of 18 Gorans and 19 Albanians called Helping said, “We were pleased that the legislature held a committee as the Indiana Catholic Action Network. Hand. hearing two years ago on the abolition of the death penalty. In January, the ICC will host a Mass and reception honor- Selami Behluli, president of Helping Hand, said that And this year we succeeded in having the governor ask the ing the legislators Ryan calls “people of our faith commu- since the area is well-known for its natural beauty, the study commission to focus on capital punishment.” nity who serve us by shaping public policy.” newly formed group intends to work on environmental Ryan reports that the ICC has been a strong advocate for issues after the food program ends early next year. life issues and social welfare legislation. “We played a defi- (Margaret Nelson, a member of St. Andrew the Apostle “Air and water pollution are big problems here,” nite role in the governor’s signing the law banning partial- Parish in Indianapolis, is a correspondent for The Behluli said. “Small villages are very polluted and there birth abortion in Indiana,” said Ryan. Criterion.) † are many problems with the drinking water. 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Aborigines’ right to hunt should be restored U.S. since hunting is a tribal tradition and a rit- ual for males to assert their status in soci- Announcements of ety, according to Sun Ta-ch’uan, a Catholic Chinese martyrs are of the Puyuma tribe. The former vice chair- commemorated at Mass man of the Council of Aboriginal Affairs of Taiwan’s Executive Council said hunting is in New York also a means of survival, reported UCA News, an Asian Church news agency based Weddings NEW YORK (CNS)—Chinese- in Thailand. The lecturer at Soo Chow Americans from the New York metropoli- University in Taipei has been active in the tan area and friends of the community “Return Me My Land” and “Identification” gathered at St. Joseph Church in To be published in the movements that fought for aboriginal rights Manhattan’s Chinatown Dec. 10 for a in the early 1990s. Chinese-language Mass commemorating February 9, 2001, issue of the canonization of the 120 Chinese mar- tyrs. Msgr. Joseph Chiang, national direc- PEOPLE tor of the Chinese apostolate and pastor of The Criterion Holy Rosary Church in Jersey City, N.J., celebrated the Mass. At the end, speaking Pope recognizes election in English as well as Chinese, he pointed out that the canonization was for martyrs of new Melkite patriarch If you are planning your wedding from before the communist era. But he VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope John said that “we still have a great persecution Paul II formally recognized the election in China,” and that the time would come between January 30 and July 1, of Melkite Archbishop Loutfi Laham of for a second canonization of those mar- Jerusalem as the new Melkite patriarch of tyred in this period. 2001, we invite you to submit the Antioch, Alexandria, Jerusalem and All the East. The new patriarch, elected information for an announcement WORLD Nov. 29 by the Melkite synod, has taken the name Gregoire III. Upon his election, Patriarch Gregoire sent a formal request on the form below. Catechists must be in to Pope John Paul asking for “ecclesiasti- harmony with Church cal communion,” a recognition of his election as head of an Eastern Church in Pictures teaching, pope says union with Rome. Pope John Paul VATICAN CITY (CNS)—To fulfill accepted the patriarch’s request in a Dec. You may send us a picture of the bride-to-be or a 5 letter, offering his prayers for Patriarch their mission in the Catholic Church, cate- picture of the couple. Please do not cut photo- chists must live their faith and must pre- Gregoire’s new ministry, the Vatican said sent the faith to others in complete har- Dec. 9. graph. The picture must be wallet-size and will be mony with official Church teaching, Pope John Paul II said. “It is not enough to have used as space permits. Black & white picture pre- an intellectual knowledge of Christ and Vatican official meets his Gospel,” the pope said Dec. 10 during Patriarch Alexei II in ferred; we cannot guarantee the reproduction qual- a Mass concluding the two-day Jubilee for Catechists and Religion Teachers. “To Moscow, says agency ity of a color photo. Please put name(s) on the believe in him means to follow him,” the MOSCOW (CNS)—Ahead of Pope back. Photos will be returned if a stamped, self- pope told the 7,500 Jubilee participants John Paul II’s 2001 trip to Ukraine, a and thousands of others gathered for the senior Vatican official met with the addressed envelope is enclosed. Mass in St. Peter’s Square. Orthodox patriarch of Moscow, said the Russian news agency Itar-Tass. It reported Taiwan Catholics support that Cardinal Roger Etchegaray, president of the Vatican’s jubilee committee, and Deadline aborigines on regaining Patriarch Alexei II held talks in Moscow All announcements with photos must be received right to hunt in parks Dec. 8 at the cardinal’s request. While neither party commented on the meeting, by Friday, January 19, 2001, 10 a.m. (No photos TAIPEI, Taiwan (CNS)—Catholic lead- the agency surmised that Catholic- ers in Taiwan are supporting aborigines in Orthodox relations were on the agenda. will be accepted after this date). All announce- their quest to regain their right to hunt in On Dec. 11, Cardinal Etchegaray and the national parks, something the government Vatican press office also declined to com- ments without photos must be received by the has been considering since 1999. ment, or to confirm the meeting. † same date. Pope says prayer is key to new vocations VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Prayer is and filled with his gifts. TheCriterion the key to resolving the vocations crisis, “Within the people of God,” he said, Pope John Paul II told members of Serra “there is a specific mission awaiting International, the Chicago-based lay each one.” — Use this form to furnish information — movement for promoting vocations. Pope John Paul praised Serra Clip and mail to: “Prayer moves the heart of God,” the International for demonstrating that BRIDES, The Criterion, ATTN: Greg Otolski, 1400 North Meridian, Indianapolis, IN 46202 pope told some 2,500 Serrans Dec. 7 vocations promotion is not the respon- Deadline with photos: Friday, January 19, 2001, 10 a.m. during their Jubilee pilgrimage to the sibility of bishops, priests and religious Please print or type: Vatican. alone, but must involve everyone, espe- In addition, he said, prayer for voca- cially families and teachers. tions changes those who pray by promot- The pope said it is obvious that the ing a way of looking at the world and at world needs more Christians willing to BRIDE First Middle Last Daytime Phone others in light of the Gospel and every- commit their lives to serving God and one’s need for salvation and holiness. serving one another. Mailing Address City State Zip Code It is God who calls each person to his “The horizon of the Lord’s harvest is Bride’s Parents or her vocation, the pope said. “His call indeed limitless if we consider not only is always undeserved and unexpected. the pastoral needs of the Church her- City State “And yet, in the mystery of God’s self, but also the immense number of covenant with us, we are called to coop- people who still await the first procla- BRIDEGROOM First Middle Last erate with his providence and to use the mation of the Gospel,” Pope John Paul powerful tool which he has placed in said. Bridegroom’s Parents our hands: prayer,” the pope said. A thirst for God and a longing for Along with praying, Serrans and oth- meaning are seen in many cultures City State ers promoting vocations must keep around the world, he said, and particu- pointing out to others the need for more larly among youths, in the world of cul- Wedding Date Church City State priests and religious, “so that God’s call ture and “from the great ethical and may encounter a ready hearing and a social challenges of our time. generous response,” he said. “In order to respond to this need, the Signature of person furnishing information Relationship Daytime Phone The promotion of vocations is not whole Church must become completely simply a program, but is part of the ministerial, a community of heralds and ❑ Photo Enclosed ❑ No Picture mystery of the Church, which is a body witnesses, rich in laborers for the har- of believers formed by the Holy Spirit vest,” the pope told the Serrans. † Page 22 The Criterion Friday, December 15, 2000

McGUINNESS, Margaret M. PIAZZA, Albert J., 77, Sacred ROBBINS, Alberta A., 60, St. SOERGEL, Victor W., 78, “Cookie,” 74, Christ the King, Heart of Jesus, Jeffersonville, Mary, Richmond, Nov. 27. Wife St. Mary, New Albany, Nov. 30. Indianapolis, Nov. 26. Sister of Nov. 21. Husband of Wilma of Rick Robbins. Mother of Brother of Doris Hancock, Sandra Cannon. (Roberts) Piazza. Father of Rick and Ronnie Robbins. Therese Hulsman, Franciscan Rest in peace McINTYRE, Charles Porter, Nancy McDonough. Sister of Pat Dailey, Rita Fritz, Sister Edith Soergel, Mary, 72, St. Bridget, Liberty, Nov. PLEAK, Margaret, 76, Our Danny, Mike and Paul Edwin, Joseph, Robert and Paul Brodnick. Grandmother of four. Soergel. Uncle of several. Please submit in writing to our Stuart, Doug and Fred Endicott. 28. Husband of Betty McIntyre. Lady of Lourdes, Indianapolis, office by 10 a.m. Mon. the Brother of Virginia Selke. Step- Father of Bonnie Gardiner, Dec. 4. Sister of Mary ROBBINS, Brenda Katherine SPENCER, Mary Larkin, 79, week of publication; be sure to brother of Mary Collins and Connie Hansell, John and Allen Anderson. Half-sister of (Limbers), 42, St. Barnabas, Christ the King, Indianapolis, state date of death. Obituaries Basil Frazier. Grandfather of McIntyre. Grandfather of 11. Rosemary Shelton, Charles and Indianapolis, Wife of Edward Nov. 29. Mother of Patricia and of archdiocesan priests and two. Great-grandfather of two. John Moore. D. Robbins. Mother of Megan, Teresa Cowser, Nancy Hoffman, religious sisters serving our GOODWIN, Clyde M., 73, MILHARCIC, Agnes H., 82, POVINELLI, Pete, 79, Nathan, Nicholas and Patrick Janet Murray, Mary Renfro, archdiocese are listed elsewhere Sacred Heart of Jesus, Jeffer- Holy Trinity, Indianapolis, Nov. St. Patrick, Indianapolis, Nov. Robbins. Daughter of Helen Gary, Raymond and Timothy in The Criterion. Order priests sonville, Nov. 21. Husband of 30. Mother of Mary Agnes 8. Husband of Mary Ann (Shea) and Thomas Limbers. Sister of Spencer. Grandmother of 17. and brothers are included here, Nancy (Dietrick) Goodwin. Bussing, Kathleen Fulton, Anna Povinelli. Father of Sandra Mark Limbers. TAYLOR, Kathleen Kelly, 90, unless they are natives of the Father of Beth Gogin, Sandy McGlaughlin, James, Louis and Barlow, JoAnn Hinds, Ola SANSONE, Mary Ann Good Shepherd, Indianapolis, archdiocese or have other Goins, Melissa Hafenbreidel, Matthew Milharcic. Sister of Powel, John, Joseph and Mark (Corso), 97, St. Bridget, Dec. 2. Mother of Mary Ann connections to it. Anna, Paula and Charles Dolores “Muffy” Doyle, Frank Povinelli. Brother of Anselmo, Liberty, Dec. 5. Sister of Lasher and Michael Taylor. ALLARD, Jeffery David, Sr., Goodwin. Brother of Alice and Joseph Dezelan. Narcisso and Frank Povinelli. Pauline Corso and Josephine Grandmother of eight. Great- 52, St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, Julius. Grandmother of 19. Great- Grandfather of 14. Great-grand- Schierburg. Aunt of several. grandmother of 11. † Nov. 13. Husband of Debra HANDLON, Marjory grandmother of 18. father of 15. (Woolsey) Allard. Father of (Carpenter), 74, St. Anthony, MOLDTHAN, Martha F., 48, PRIDE, Helen D., 81, Jeanne, Melissa and Jeffery Indianapolis, Dec. 2. Mother of Allard Jr. Son of Leah (Garant) St. Joseph, Indianapolis, Dec. 2. St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, Nov. Bishop James McHugh, Patty Cook-Cooper, Mary Sister of Kathleen Findlay, 30. Mother of Marsha Pride- Allard. Brother of Jack, James Smotherman, Marcia Toliver, and John Allard. Margaret Green, Mary Fesler and Stephen Pride. Melvin Burnett, William Shumaker, Eileen, Carl and Grandmother of two. Great- pro-life leader, dies Handlon Jr. and Michael BARBOUR, Ralph W., 76, John Moldthan II. grandmother of two. St. Matthew, Indianapolis, Hanrahan. Sister of Lowell of cancer at age 68 Dec. 2. Husband of Helen Carpenter. Grandmother of 21. Barbour. Father of Marcia and Great-grandmother of 22. Providence Sister Veronica Rooney Mark Smalley. Brother of HOHLT, Barbara Eubank ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (CNS)—Bishop James Marcia Archambeault, Mary (Markle), 63, St. Roch, taught in archdiocesan schools T. McHugh, who had headed the Diocese of Rockville Alice Demo, Dorothy Kirkey Indianapolis, Dec. 10. Mother Centre since early January, died of cancer Dec. 10. He Providence Sister Veronica She taught in schools and Charles Barbour. of Gary, John and Vic Markle. was 68. staffed by the Sisters of Grandfather of two. Sister of Elma Elsbury and Ann Rooney, 83, died on A leader in the U.S. bishops’ pro-life efforts, Bishop Providence in Indiana, Illinois Edward Eubank. Grandmother Dec. 3 in Karcher Hall at Saint BAULT, Oliver Ray, 77, and California, and also McHugh also had represented the Vatican at international St. Michael, Indianapolis, of seven. Great-grandmother of Mary-of-the-Woods. meetings and at the United Nations on population and The funeral Mass was worked in administration. Nov. 27. Husband of Evelyn J. one. pro-life matters. Dec. 7 in the Church of the In the archdiocese, she Bault. Father of Kathryn, Mary, HUNT, Rose M. (Kopf- taught at St. Paul School in His funeral Mass was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Dec. 15 David, Dennis and Joseph hammer), 95, St. Joseph, Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sellersburg, St. Jude School in at St. Agnes Cathedral in Marter. Brother of Katherine Jennings County, Dec. 1. Indianapolis, the former The former Roseann Rooney Rockville Center, with Cardinal Blaney, Midge Booker, Ellen Mother of Carol Tiedemann, St. Catherine School in Butler, Arminta Parrish, Naomi was born in Vincennes. She Bernard F. Law of Boston as the Benedictine Sister Joann Hunt Indianapolis, St. Michael chief celebrant and homilist. Snyder and Charles Bault. and William Hunt. Grand- entered the Congregation of the School in Greenfield and at Grandfather of seven. Great- mother of five. Great-grand- Sisters of Providence on His body was to be buried in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods the crypt at the Seminary of the grandfather of 15. mother of one. (Correction) Jan. 11, 1936, and professed College. She also worked for Immaculate Conception in BETZNER, Marjorie Sarah HUNTER, David, 73, St. first vows on Aug. 15, 1938, the Congregation’s Sacred (Gividen), 86, St. Barnabas, Agnes, Nashville, Dec. 2. and final vows on Aug. 15, Heart Province at Saint Mary- Huntington, N.Y. Indianapolis, Dec. 6. Wife of Husband of Mary Hunter. 1944. of-the-Woods. † Diagnosed with cancer in Charles Willard Betzner. Father of David Hunter Jr. August 1999, he died peacefully at his residence, “surrounded by Mother of Rosalie Rolfsen and KRUER, Agnes E., 77, Benedictine Brother Michael Charles Betzner. Sister of Rena St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Floyds friends and family,” said Joanne Kilgore. Grandmother of six. Knobs, Dec. 6. Mother of Kenealy was monk at Saint C. Novarro, director of public Great-grandmother of 11. Joanne Kochert, Helen Ott, information for the Rockville BOULWARE, Marty D., 45, Dorothy Rose, David, Stephen Meinrad Archabbey for 51 years Centre Diocese. St. Gabriel, Connersville, Nov. and Thomas Kruer. Sister of Benedictine Brother golden jubilee of profession in Bishop James. T. McHugh “During these months of his 30. Husband of Diane Barbara Beard, Cecelia Jones, Michael Kenealy, 74, a monk 1999. illness, he continued to preach (Thiemann) Boulware. Father Clara Pruitt, Mary Sutherland of Saint Meinrad Archabbey Following his simple pro- the sanctity of life, only now he added his own example of Casey, Katie and Brad and August Messmer. for 51 years, died on Dec. 11 at fession, Brother Michael was of the beauty of life, even when it is attended by sickness Boulware. Son of Tressie Grandmother of 14. Great- the archabbey of an apparent assigned to the archabbey busi- and suffering,” Archbishop Edward M. Egan of New York Boulware. Brother of Chuck grandmother of one. heart attack. ness office, where he worked said in a statement. and Jeff Boulware. Grandfather LAYNE, Harry “Bud,” 80, The funeral Mass was Dec. for nearly 15 years. For a num- of one. Cardinal Anthony J. Bevilacqua of Philadelphia praised St. Mark, Indianapolis, Dec. 3. 14 in the archabbey church. ber of years, he worked as the Bishop McHugh as “a leading bishop in articulating the BORN, Veronica (Hession), Burial followed in the arch- vestiarius, with responsibility Father of Diane Chastain, teachings of the Church on life issues” and said he “car- 83, St. Matthew, Indianapolis, Kathy and Robert Layne. abbey cemetery. for the monastic community’s Oct. 25. Sister of Virginia Grandfather of two. Brother Michael was born in-house supply store. He also ried international influence.” Cavender and Michael Hession. in Louisville, Ky., and was served as a clerical assistant at Bishop McHugh was most recently in the national McALLISTER, Keach R., 87, news during the 2000 political campaign when he ordered CRAIG, Jaclyn Ann, 64, St. Mary, New Albany, Dec. 1. given the name Raymond Abbey Press, the Archabbey St. Martin, Yorkville, Nov. 24. Husband of Ruth E. ((Gerdon) William at his baptism. He Health Service and, until that no public officials or candidates who support keeping Wife of Robert Lee Craig. McAllister. Father of Patricia attended St. Benedict School, recently, in the Saint Meinrad abortion legal be permitted to appear at Catholic parishes. St. Xavier High School and the Development Office. As direc- Mother of Brenda Roland, Gilchrist, Larry and Dr. William The directive led to the cancellation of 19 candidate University of Louisville, all in tor of transportation for the David, Jeffery, Richard and McAllister. Grandfather of 11. forums in the diocese, the first of which was to have fea- Louisville. archabbey, Brother Michael Robert Craig. Sister of Kathy, Great-grandfather of seven. tured first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton and her opponent He was invested as a novice served as a chauffeur for James, Larry and Toby Phillips. for the U.S. Senate from New York. McCALLEY, Alice G. in the Saint Meinrad commu- monks who needed rides to the Grandmother of 15. (Sullivan), 79, Our Lady of nity on Feb. 7, 1948, and pro- airport and doctors’ offices. James Thomas McHugh was born in Orange, N.J., on ENDICOTT, Frederick Allen, Lourdes, Indianapolis, Dec. 4. fessed his simple vows on Feb. He is survived by three sis- Jan. 3, 1932, and spent much of his life in the New Jersey 75, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Mother of Eileen Hammond. 10, 1949. He solemnized his ters, Margaret Kenealy, area. Dec. 4. Husband of Hilda C. sister of Ann Sullivan. perpetual vows on March 21, Dorothy Zoeller and Catherine He graduated from local Catholic schools and Seton (Colin) Endicott. Father of Deb Grandmother of one. 1973, and celebrated his Logsdon, all of Louisville. † Hall University, then studied for the priesthood at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Darlington, N.J. He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Newark in 1957. After serving in parishes in Newark and Fort Lee, N.J., he worked on the staff of the National Conference of Jesus Was Entombed Catholic Bishops in Washington from 1965 to 1978. He was named director of the Division for Family Life in Did you know the cost of mausoleums can be 1967 and director of the bishops’ Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities in 1972. comparable to the cost of in-ground burial? In the latter post, then-Msgr. McHugh was the chief architect of the bishops’ Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities, adopted in 1975, which called for educational Call Catholic Cemeteries and political campaigns against abortion. He left Washington for Rome, where he did advanced Today To Learn More! theological studies at the Angelicum. He earned his doc- torate in sacred theology in 1981, and also studied sociol- ogy at Fordham University in New York and The Catholic Pre-Arrangement Savings and 0% Financing Available University of America in Washington, D.C. He was named an auxiliary bishop of Newark in 1987, and bishop of Camden two years later. He was installed as coadjutor bishop in Rockville Center in February 1999 Our Lady of Peace Calvary/Holy Cross/St. Joseph and became head of the diocese when Bishop John R. 9001 Haverstick Rd. 435 W. Troy McGann retired Jan. 4. At the time of his death, Bishop McHugh was a con- (317) 574-8898 (317) 784-4439 sultor to the Pontifical Council on the Family and a mem- Visa MasterCard ber of U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities. He LIMITED PRE-NEED OFFER...CALL TODAY! also had been a member of the Pontifical Council for the Laity. † The Criterion Friday, December 15, 2000 Page 23

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The Village Christian Parke has immediate openings for Coordinator of Educational Technology experienced individuals in the following LONG TERM CARE Reporter The Criterion is seeking a full-time reporter to report on events The Office of Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Indianapolis, is areas: that occur within the archdiocesan, national, or universal Church seeking a part-time Coordinator of Educational Technology to LPN in an effort to inform, educate, and evangelize readers of The provide services that enable teachers to stimulate and enhance FULL TIME: 1–Days Criterion and help them live fully as Catholics. Responsibilities student learning through the wise and effective use of technol- 2–Evenings include originating story ideas, following up on assignments from the managing editor, attending events, taking photographs, ogy in their classrooms. The coordinator is responsible for an PART TIME: 1–Days ongoing program of in-service training for educators who will conducting interviews, writing accurate and informative articles, 1–Nights become catalysts for the growth and implementation of instruc- editing contributed stories, overseeing assigned supplements, proofreading, and related duties. tional technology in their respective schools. This opening is for QMA the present school year and is a half-time position. PART TIME: 1–Evenings A bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, or a 1–Nights related area is required. Some previous study in theology is pre- A master’s degree in education, including studies in instruc- ferred. Two years of previous experience in print journalism is tional technology is preferred (or reasonable progress toward At VCP we promote a loving and caring environment for ideal. The position also requires a knowledge of the Catholic same). Also preferred are three years of teaching experience, our residemts. All Full Time employees enjoy a great bene- Church, its organization, beliefs, and values. Bilingual Spanish- experience in managing and utilizing technology for instruction, fits program and excellent earnings. For additional infor- English ability is a plus. and experience/skill in group presentations to adults. mantion on this position, please contact or fax your résumé We offer dedicated, hard-working employees the opportunity to Please contact the Office of Human Resources for an application. to: develop their talents in an environment that respects the dignity of each individual while encouraging a team approach to carry- Ed Isakson Mary Webber ing out the mission and ministries of the Church. Please send Director, Human Resources Director of Nursing résumé and salary history, in confidence, to: Archdiocese of Indianapolis Ed Isakson P.O. Box 1410 THE VILLAGE CHRISTIAN PARKE Director, Human Resources Indianapolis, IN 46206 675 South Ford Road Archdiocese of Indianapolis P.O. Box 1410 fax: 317-261-3389 Zionsville, IN 46077 TheCriterion Indiana’s Largest Weekly Newspaper Indianapolis, IN 46206 e-mail: [email protected] 317-873-5205 72,000 subscribers • 39 counties e-mail: [email protected] Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: 317-873-1529 Equal Opportunity Employer Page 24 The Criterion Friday, December 15, 2000