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May 25, 2018 Vol. 52 No. 10 LegionMar cofh 2 ,Mary 2018  Prayer Vigil 7:00 P.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Harrisburg. Holy Family at St.This Paul’s will include in a live enactment of the Sorrowful Mysteries of the by young people from throughout the Diocese, similar in many waysCelebration to the Living Way of the AnnvilleCross. This Holds event will replace the traditional Palm Sunday Youth Mass and th 1,000Gathering Meeting for 2018. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. By Jen Reed TheM Catholicarch Witness 3, 2018  Opening Mass for the Anniversary Year Helen Mary Borde says the Lord gives her the strength to evangelize10:00 when A.M. she visits at Holywith people Name of Jesus Church, Harrisburg. in her work with the . She is a memberPlease of the Queen join of Peace Praesidi Gainer- as celebrant and Homilist to begin the anniversary year um at St. in Annville, where visits to the sick,celebration. the bereaved, the lapsed A reception,Catholics featuring a sampling of ethnic foods from various ethnic and the imprisoned are part of their weekly work for the Church. and cultural groups that comprise the faithful of the Diocese, will be held Making visits in pairs, you never know what kind of reception you’llimmediately receive, especially whenfollowing you’re the Mass. not expected, Mrs. Borde said. “You have to have a certain amount of confidence in yourself to knockAu g onu doors,st 2 and8 - sometimesSept e I mber 8, 2018  Pilgrimage to worry or am anxious about meeting people I don’t know,” she said.Join “But whenBishop the door Gainer opens and onI a twelve-day pilgrimage to the Emerald Isle, meet that person, I am amazed at the grace that God th CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS gives. They smilesponsored and welcome you,by andCatholic there is Charities.Jaclyn Curran and In her keeping daughter Molly with hold hands the as 150 they return anniversary to their pew after presentingcelebration, the gifts a willingness on their part in such a way that you during Mass at Holy Family Parish in Harrisburg May 13. Parishioners gathered on Mother’s Day to th realize there wasthe no need pilgrimage to ever wonder orwill worry include celebrate a thevisit 60 anniversaryto the grave of the parish of andSaint its cultural Patrick, communities the and Patron service. See page 9.of about knocking.” Members of thethe Queen Diocese of Peace Praesidium of Harrisburg. even Participation is limited. find such reception during their yearlyexploratio , a door-to-door visitation to bring Christ directly into the homes of people.No vTheseem “coldbe calls”r 3 , often20 re1-8  PilgrimageOrdered to Basilica of the National of sult in people’s willingness to pray with their unex- pected visitors and receive the holy cards and other sacramental theythe bring. “Often during an exploratio, people will say, to Serve ‘We didn’t knowSAVE that the Catholic THE ChurchDATE did thisfor this diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica in Washington, sort of visitation,’” noted Legion of Mary member Phyllis Godfrey.D.C. “Yes, what Additional we are doing is detailsevan- will be forthcoming. gelization.” Several members reflected on the work of the Le- gion of the MaryM in ana rinterviewch 3 with, 2 0The1 Catholic9  Closing Mass for Anniversary Year Witness following the 1,000th meeting of the Queen of Peace PraesidiumIn the on Jan. afternoon 18 of this year. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Harrisburg. The goal of the Legion of Mary – with praesidia in parishes throughoutPlease the Diocesejoin Bishop of Harrisburg, Gainer as celebrant and homilist for this special Mass to conclude the United States and the world – is the glory of God through theour holiness year-long of its members anniversary through celebration. prayer and cooperation in the work of Mary and the Church. Members carry out weekly apostolic work to spread the word of Jesus through the BlessedFor more information: www.hbgdiocese.org/150 Mother to all God’s people. The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association founded in 1921 in Dublin, Ireland, by Frank Duff through the inspiration of the French priest St. Lou- is-Marie de Montfort, who wrote “A .” The Legion of Mary now serves Church and neighbor in some 170 countries. Its organiza- More 1,000TH MEETING, page 8

JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS The diocese rejoiced in the ordination of four men to the diaconate on May 19, ordered to the life of Christ the Servant. The new deacons, pictured from left, are Joshua Weaver, Andrew St. Hilaire, Miller and Matthew Cannon. They will serve at diocesan parishes this summer before returning to the seminary to complete studies. See pages 2 and 3. The 2 - Catholic Witness • May 25, 2018 New Deacons Ordered to the Life of Christ the Servant By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness “In the end, it is Christ who loves in us, for holiness is nothing other than charity lived to the full. Do not be afraid of holiness. It will take away none of your energy, vitality or joy. On the contrary, you will become what the Father had in mind when he created you, and you will be faithful to your deepest self. To depend on God sets us free from every form of enslavement and leads us to recognize our great dignity…. Do not be afraid to set your sights higher, to allow yourself to be loved and liberated by God. Do not be afraid to let yourself be guided by the Holy Spirit. Holiness does not make you less human, since it is an encounter between your weakness and the power of God’s grace. For in the words of León Bloy, when all is said and done, the only tragedy in life is not to become a saint.” Reading these words from Francis’ apostolic exhortation “Gaud- ete et Exsultate” (“Rejoice and Be JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Glad”), released last month on the call Matthew Cannon pledges his obedience to Bishop Ronald Gainer and his successors during the Promise of the Elect. to holiness in today’s world, Bishop Ronald Gainer instructed the four men in large part, depend on your personal ing, clergy, religious and lay faithful in Hilaire and Deacon Joshua Weaver. who were ordained to the diaconate on holiness.” the diocese celebrated the ordination Ordination to the Diaconate is a nec- May 19 that “the manner in which you Gathered at St. Patrick Cathedral in of Deacon Matthew Cannon, Deacon essary step on the path to priestly exercise this [diaconal] ministry will, Harrisburg on the rainy Saturday morn- Samuel Miller, Deacon Andrew St. More NEW DEACONS, page 3

Left: Through the Laying on of Hands and the Prayer of Ordination, Joshua Weaver is ordained to the diaconate. The imposition of hands and the consecratory prayer are the two elements that form the essential part of the Rite of Ordination.

Right: Deacon Samuel Miller and Deacon Andrew St. Hilaire bow their heads during the Prayer of Ordintion. The May 25, 2018 • Catholic Witness - 3

Bishop Gainer exhorted the new New Deacons deacons to “build up your brothers and Continued from 2 sisters for the sake of the Gospel” and to always strive for holiness. ordination. The four men will spend “Seek to be ,” he told them. this summer in diaconal ministry be- “And by your holy lives, build up your fore returning to the seminary for their brothers and sisters in holiness.” anticipated ordination to the priesthood Deacon Matthew Cannon is a gradu- next year. Deacon Cannon, a member of St. Leo ate of Lancaster Catholic High School. the Great Parish in Rohrerstown, has He attended St. Vincent College in been assigned this summer to St. John Latrobe, Pa.; St. Charles Borromeo the Baptist Parish in New Freedom. Seminary in Wynnewood, Pa.; and Deacon Miller, a member of St. Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmits- James Parish in Lititz, will serve at the burg, Md. Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick in Har- Deacon Samuel Miller is a graduate risburg. of Warwick High School. He attended Deacon St. Hilaire, a member of St. St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and Katharine Drexel Parish in Mechanics- Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. burg will serve at St. Deacon Andrew St. Hilaire is a Parish in Gettysburg. graduate of Cumberland Valley High Deacon Weaver, a member of St. School. He attended Catholic Univer- Parish in Mechanicsburg, has sity of America in Washington, D.C., been assigned to serve this summer at Assumption of the Blessed Mary St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, Mass., JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS and Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. Parish in Lancaster. Linda Weaver and Mary Miller, mothers of Deacon Joshua Weaver and Deacon Deacons serve the Ministry of the Samuel Miller, bring the gifts to the altar. Deacon Joshua Weaver is a graduate Word, the Ministry of the Altar, and the of Trinity High School. He attended Ministry of Charity. During the Rite of the Gospels, a symbol of their primary that Christ-like service in his own life, Mount St. Mary’s University and Ordination, they received the Book of function of serving the people of God and to challenge all of us to serve more Seminary, and St. Charles Borromeo in the Ministry of the Word. willingly, more joyfully.” Seminary. “You have given clear evidence that you are able to be servants of God, and servants of God’s people,” Bishop Gainer instructed the four men in his homily. “Today, that natural capacity and human willingness to serve is elevated by a supernatural gift of sacramental grace.” “By the way the deacon lives his life publicly and totally, he witnesses to the truth that Christ came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life for us,” the bishop said, also reflecting Above: Bishop Ronald Gainer greets Bruce and Barbara Cannon, the parents of Deacon that, by the Sacra- Matthew Cannon, as he offers his gratitude to the parents of the new deacons at the ment of , conclusion of the Mass. “the deacon is em- powered to embody Left: Deacon Andrew St. Hilaire distributes the Precious Blood to his sister, Amanda.

The Diocese of Harrisburg cordially

Holy Hour for Ordination Ordination to the Priesthood BENJAMIN DUNKELBERGER Thursday, May 31, 7:00 p.m. BENJAMIN JAY DUNKELBERGER Saint Bernard Parish, New Bloomfield STEPHEN JOHN LOGUE STEPHEN LOGUE Friday, June 1, 6:00 p.m. RICHARD JAMES LYONS Parish, York MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER MORELLI RICHARD LYONS Friday, June 1, 7:00 p.m. KENNETH CHARLES ROTH Immaculate Conception BVM, York

MATTHEW MORELLI TIMOTHY JAMES SAHD Friday, June 1, 6:00 p.m. Saint Parish, Hershey Saturday, June 2, 2018,10:00 a.m. ENNETH OTH K R Friday, June 1, 5:00 p.m. Saint Patrick Cathedral Saint Catherine Labouré, Harrisburg 212 State Street, Harrisburg, PA

TIMOTHY SAHD Friday, June 1, 5:00 p.m. Parking available at South Street Parking Garage Holy Trinity Parish, Columbia 220 South Street, Harrisburg, PA The 4 - Catholic Witness • May 25, 2018 Anniversaries of Ordination to the Priesthood

Father Dominick Father James O’Blaney, Father Edward R. Lavelle, Father Charles J. Topper, Father Luis R. Rodriguez, A. Mammarella, 65 Years CSSR, 60 Years 55 Years 50 Years 25 Years

Congratulations and prayerful best wishes to the following priests celebrating milestone anniversaries of their ordination this year.

65 Years 35 Years 20 Years Father Dominick A Mammarella Msgr. William J. King Father John McCloskey, OFM Cap. Berwick, Pennsylvania St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Mechanicsburg St. Joseph Parish, Dallastown Father Francis J. Karwacki Father E. Messner 60 Years Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Mount Carmel Campus Minister, Franklin and Marshall College, and of Jesus Parish, Lancaster Father James O’Blaney, CSSR Father John C. Kemper, PSS St. James Parish, Lititz Provincial Superior, U.S. Province of Sulpicians 15 Years Baltimore, Maryland 55 Years Father Steven W. Fauser Father Philip G. Burger Campus Minister, Elizabethtown College, and Father Edward R. Lavelle Good Shepherd Parish, Camp Hill St. Peter Parish, Elizabethtown Diocesan Tribunal and Father Dennis G. Dalessandro Father Paul M. Clark Priests’ Retirement Residence, Harrisburg Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Catawissa Diocesan Judicial Vicar and St. Parish, Dauphin 50 Years 30 Years Father John Cyriac, MSFS Father Charles J. Topper Father Martin O. Moran Chaplain, Geisinger Hospital, Hanover, Pennsylvania Divine Redeemer Parish, Mount Carmel Emmanuel Center, and Maria Joseph Manor, Danville 45 Years Father John Trigilio, Jr. Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Marysville, and 10 Years Father Lawrence J. McNeil St. Bernadette Mission, Duncannon St. Joseph Parish, Hanover Father Mark Speitel Father Charles L. Persing St. Parish, Quarryville Father Bernardo Pistone Executive Pastor, St. Teresa of Calcutta School, and St. Leo the Great Parish, Rohrerstown Annunciation BVM Parish, McSherrystown 5 Years Msgr. James M. Lyons 40 Years Father Stephen P. Kelley St. Joseph Parish, Hanover Holy Trinity Parish, Columbia Father John A. Szada, Jr. 25 Years Father Daniel K. Richards Chaplain, Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Elysburg St. Parish, York Father Edward J. Quinlan Father Luis R. Rodriguez Father Mark T. Wilke Diocesan Secretary for Education and Corpus Christi Parish, Chambersburg, and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Lewisburg, and Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Harrisburg Our Lady of Refuge Mission, Doylesburg St. George Mission, Mifflinburg Looking for a in Our Catholic Schools? Bishop Gainer’s

Numerous positions are currently open Public Calendar in schools in the Diocese of Harrisburg. These and other job openings in the diocese can be found online at: • May 27 – Pontifical Solemn Mass for 10th Anniversary of Latin Mass www.hbgdiocese.org/jobs Community – St. Joseph Church, Lancaster, 1:30 p.m. • May 30 – Blessing of Building at Misericordia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, York, 5 p.m. The • May 31 – Presbyteral Council Meeting, Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg, 10 a.m. CatholicWitness • June 2 – Presbyteral Ordinations, St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg, The Newspaper of the Diocese of Harrisburg 10 a.m. Telephone The Catholic Witness • June 3 – 10th Anniversary Mass and Blessing of Stained Glass Windows, 717-657-4804 ext. 201 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG FAX St. Pius X Church, Selinsgrove, 11 a.m. 717-657-7673 Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer: Publisher Email: [email protected] • June 4 – Speak to Diocese of Louisville Priest Assembly, Louisville, Staff Website: www.hbgdiocese.org KY. Jennifer Reed: Managing Editor Yearly Subscriptions: • June 5 – Catholic Scouting Adult Recognition Dinner, Cardinal Keeler $8.17 per family, derived from Chris Heisey: Photojournalist diocesan revenues from the Center, Harrisburg 6 p.m. parishes. Other subscriptions: The Catholic Witness (ISSN 0008-8447, USPS 557 120) is published biweekly $12.00 except Christmas/New Year and July by the Harrisburg Catholic Publishing Association, • June 7 – Priest Jubilee Picnic, Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111 3710. Periodicals postage paid at Moving? Send us the address label 5 p.m. from The Catholic Witness plus Harrisburg, PA. your NEW address including zip • June 10 – Mass and Blessing of Parish Center Addition, St. Peter Parish, code +4. Please allow three weeks POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Elizabethtown, 11 a.m. for the change. The Catholic Witness, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111-3710. The May 25, 2018 • Catholic Witness - 5 Congratulations to Our Diocesan High School Graduates! Bishop McDevitt High School, Harrisburg Delone Catholic High School, McSherrystown Graduation, May 24 Graduation, May 18

Vincent Michael Acri, Juquill L. , Ayer Elliott W. Alster, Autumn Rose Altland, Catherine Stephon Xavier Agnew, Christian Allen, Jiagui Teresa Apgar, Cayla M. Aquino, Benjamin Jacob Lee Allen, Andrea Anguiano, Anthony V. Apollo, Augustyniak, Melinda Louise Baker, Amanda Erin Marley Ann Archer, Jacob Liam Miller Atkinson, Alice Barna, Diana Kathryn Biesecker, Jacob Richard Elliott Lee Barwin, Kurt Joseph Baughman, Thomas Blackwell, Samuel Blank, Sarah Anne Blickenstaff, J. Belonus, Cole R. Berryhill, Bryce Leo Bobitz, Austin Kristin Elizabeth Bollinger, Nile Thomas Bowser, James Booz, Claire Marie Brobson, Alexzandria Illsa Emily Joan Buck, Olivia Grace Bunch, Lanqin Cao, Gabriella Burns, Jayonn Markell Butts, Victoria E. Christina Dolores DiGregory, John Michael Dizor, Caruso, Cordell E. Cash, Petra Elaine Nathaniel Alan Dodson, Gwyneth Rose Dolecki, Castellano, Nicholas Anthony Centrone, Agatha Christopher Brian Ellis, Erin A. Evans, Madison Jane Emma Chmielewski, Madison Patricia Coleman, Ewart, Joseph E. Flake, Garrick Gottleib, Phillip Elisha Thomas Cooksey, Mario Anthony Corradi, Brian Druby, Michael Hair, Thomas Goyette, Margaret Mary Grenchik, Joseph Catherine Mackenzie III, Maeve Novene Corrigan, Gabriela Paola Cortés, J. Grupenhoff, Joshua Matthew Hall, Ryan Karl Hart, Anelys Jamayra Cruz, Justin Henry Dale, Cindy Dam, Valedictorian Salutatorian Evan John Haymaker, Zane Patrick Hilfiger, Charles Teresa Apgar, B. Russell, Anthony Sebastian Davis, Qualik Davis, Sean Felix McDevitt, Connor Robert Mensch, Marcus William Francis Hoerl, Nathan Holt, Madeline Eileen Valedictorian Salutatorian De Leon, Elliott John Demko, Tyler Dane DiVittore, Hoverkamp, Shamus Keefe, Sydney Anna Renee Devon Alexis Donley, Brian Taylor Druby, Anna M. Montisano, Matthew J. Moyer, Joseph Mykel H. Jonathan F. Pierce, Steven Propst, Madeline M. Rang, Mumma, Vincent A. Myers, Brendon Michael Nagy, Keith, Chloe Pamela Kindig, Max Quinn Kirby, Connor Kaitlin Elizabeth Repp, James A. Eichman, Rebecca E. Elias, Fillman, James Kline, Michael Eric Kronner Jr., Marlee Anne Nicholas D. Fisher, Jonathan Andrew Fonner, Angelica R. Navarro, Madison Paige Nemshick, Richardson, Elizabeth Anne Rink, Zackary J. Melanie Danielle Nieves, John Robert Ninosky, Jr., Lackey, Kristen Noel Landsman, Michael Larrivee, Rohrbaugh, Benjamin T. Roth, Justin M. Roth, Sydni Brandon Michael Foreman, Cameron M. Foreman, Thomas Charles Laudani, Abigail Marie Lawrence, Esmeralda Garcia, Isabella Teresa Garcia-Fera, David Allison Quaide Nork, Brian Emmanuel Ortiz, Gabriella Danielle Roth, Mackenzie B. Russell, Brandon M. I. Ortiz-Orona, Olivia Marie-Rose Pagliaro, Thomas Seth Alexander Leonard, Elizabeth A. Little, Caroline Anthony Gebhard, Tyrese Anthony Gibson, Ty’zeer Sadowski, Zechariah R. J. Schussler, Ryan Benedict Parker, Jasmyn Anand Patel, Michael Joseph Perrotti, Joy Mace, Tess Maitland, Emma G. Malinowski, Ryan Seymore, Olivia Elizabeth Sipes, S. Smith, Amani Gibson, Stephen James Gontis, Patrick M. Jessica Taylor Peske, Chase Mychi Peterson, Darrin J. Malinowski, Makenna Alexandria Martin, Kaitlyn M. Gottschalk, Spencer D. Griggs, Natalie Irene Grill, Leanne Ellen Sneeringer, Jacob H. Snyder, Owen C. William Petrucci, Amanda K. Pham, Angela D. Pham, McDannell, Mackenzie Elizabeth Miller, Liam Patrick Snyder, Ellen Margaret Stambaugh, Lucas C. Anthony James Guarneschelli, David H. Ha, Michael Luke T. Pipa, Kelsey Renee Post, Patrick M. Quinn, Miriello, Peter J. Moffatt, Caroline Grace Monahan, P. Hair, Liam Robert Hamilton, Thomas L. Hamilton, Stonesifer, Julie Virginia Thackston, Rosalie L. Rojina Razlansari, Sara Anne Rebarchak, Samuel Jared Patrick Murren, Kelsey Elizabeth Myers, Triantafyllou, Spencer W. Trump, Matthew J. Heyang Han, Ryan A. Harden, Alyssa Rae Harhigh, David Rettinger, Sharon Gabriella Robles, Duncan Alexandra Nicole Neiderer, Brody Charles Neiderer, Samantha Rackelle Harris, Maureen Faith Hartwell, Vandergrift, Maria Adelaide Waminal, Ruiyang Wang, Thomas Rock, Gerardo Rodriguez, Kelsey Elizabeth Danielle Marie Neiderer, Hunter T. Noel, Mark J. Pacy, Derek A. Weaver, Alyssa Paige Wendel, Julia C. Dominique Desirée Headen, Anna K. Herb, Trystan Roush, Emma S. Rupp, Brooke M. Russo, Daley Ann Dimitri Santino Partenza, Sydney C. Paulin, Taylor I. Glenn Housman, Zhaoxuan Huang, Nigel L. Whiteleather, Alexis Faith Wierman, Natalie Ann Marie Ryan, Francis Anthony Sallusti, III, Briana M. Paulin, Cody Matthew Pfaff, Connor Owain Phillips, Wildasin, Haomeng Yang Humphrey, Luke Stephen Husic, Jada Simone Jiles, Saulters, Diane Maureen Scalera, Chelsea Noelle Lili Jin, Marcus Jamal Johnson, Danielle M. Jurina, Schroeder, Timacha T. Simpson, Jr., Pardeep Singh, Brandon Thomas Kane, Donald R. Keane, III, Connor Michael Sload, Abigail Victoria Smith, Dillon T. L. Keller, Hannah Bryn Kenworthy, Eli M. Kerns, Snyder, Lyndsay D. Stakem, Megan Christine Lancaster Catholic High School Ashley Lynn Klein, Nana Tweneboah Kodua, Emma Standish, Zoey Ella Stapleton, Zack J. Strackhouse, Christine Krall, Chase M. Krovic, Kaylen Alexis Richard C. Stuart, Mengyuan Sun, Bodee Ryan Graduation, May 31 Kurutz, Patricia Kelly Laguna, Joshua Alden W. Tolbert, Krista Renee Toth, Gwendolen Truax, Lapitan, Charles Joseph LaPorta, IV, Lily T. LaRegina, Christine Marie Tully, Thomas Mitchell Turner, Rocco Joseph Lawrence, James Lawson, Harpreet S. Uppal, Tory D. Vajdic, Dana Marcella Nicholas Richard Abel, Joshua Karl Achtermann, Joshuan Le, Ryan Nicholas Lentini, Lorianna Veliky, Zackery S. Venios, Yijin Want, Divine A. Ward, Austin Robert Aichele, Amy Kathleen Alton, Isamar Gabrielle Leynes, Yiwei Li, Dongying Lin, Brittany N. Rachel M. Washington, Aign’genice Watlington, Sean Alvarez-Retamar, Joseph Robert Amidon, Little, John Thomas Lyons, Qianwen Ma, Jeffrey Carl Michael Weber, Zachary Weigl, Erin Welby, Destinee Anne-Marie Grace Anater, Patrick Michael Aten, Mack, Jr., Derek Cole Marsilio, Maximilian Timothy A. White-Foster, Connor J. Wrabel, Yi Yang, Thomas Ethan Cole Baddick, Blaikley Elizabeth Behmer, Matas, Jared Andrew Matte, Christina Serafina M. Yantis, Kenton Christopher Yingling, Madeline Jahna Naomi Belz, Melanie Ann Bess, Georgia Ann McCartney, Jordan Rae McClendon-Spencer, Rose Young, Citlalli G. Zaragoza, Kirsten Lauren Blodgett, Brendan Thomas Bowen, Alexa Lynne Samantha Marie McCloskey, Dominique Clare Zeigler, John Zitto Boyle, Samantha Abigail Brewster, Nicholas Donaghue Bridgwater, Brittany Rene Brommer, Emmie Marie Brommer, Nathan Douglas Bryson, Trinity High School, Camp Hill Nicholas Anthony Card, Elizabeth Samantha Cauchon, Jacob Bradley Cavender, Qiyun Chen, Maria Howe, Jiayuan “Olive” Graduation, May 25 Xicong Chen, Michael Ralph Chirico II, Gabriel Daniel Cicala, Hannah Michele Citsay, Quincy Payton Valedictorian Song, Salutatorian Clark, Sean Thomas Cloonan, Nathan Michael Modlin, Felicia Michelle Molina, Thomas Anthony Ashlyn Paige Auriemma, Thomas Collins, Benjamin Craig Collister, David Raymond Morales, Faith Brianna Morris, Samantha Mae Balsavage, Joseph Thomas Banzhoff, Hunter Lorenzo Cook III, Kylee Rose Damiano, Meredith Elizabeth Murphy, Andrew Bray Nealley, Allie Elizabeth Becker, Caleb Patrick Bentley, Andrew Yung Bero, DeBord, Christian Samuel Denlinger, Nhan Minh Neuman, Sydney Elizabeth Neuman, Phuong U Elizabeth Claire Binder, Brian Michael Bodle, Derek Doan, Maya Kate Dougherty, Zhuorong Du, Bowen Michael Borza, Andrew Thomas Bowman, Hannah Nguyen, Michael David Nicklaus, Shane Patrick Duan, Connor James Engle, Natalie Marie English, O’Leary, Michael William O’Neill, Eugene Paul Otto, Claire Brenkacs, Lauren Ashley Brownyard, John Tiffany Rae Estrada, Morgan Paige Fazzini, Meghan Patrick Bucher, Haley Christine Caldwell, Megan V, Joseph M. Palmieri, Vincent Antonio Palmieri, Kathleen Flynn, Cassandra Lynn Gartley, Taylor Mary Calogero, Shiloh Dara Carnes, Maria Ann Dylan Blaine Pawlowicz, Tommy Peng, Gisella Perez, Carroll, Kyle Donald Carson, Kayla Marie Casey, Catherine Geiss, Anthony Robert Geiter, Devon Corinne Elizabeth Purisky, Anthony Michael Mary Antoinette Chase, Noelle Elizabeth Chavey, Marie Gerhard, Mariana Theresa Gerovasilis, Primie Quagliata, Helena Maria Ramos, Julia Anne Rachel Terese Ciccarelli, Samantha Nicole Coleman, Alexander Giles, Noah Stefan Hamri, Rigo Gabriel Ravegum, Brendan Alan Regan, Julie Marie Patrick Farrell Connolly, Eleanor Lane Cooper-Silvis, Hernandez, Sommer Leah Hogan, Daniel Joseph Reichert, Crista Nicholette Ricci, Daniel Gerald Arden Maria Cudahy, Katherine Mary Dash, Summer Laura Ivy Weiss, Katherine Mary Hogan, Isabella Grace Hornick, Maria Rachael Rivera, Mitchell James Robert Rochester, Spencer Marie Dauberman, Cora Ann DeFrancesco, Anthony Valedictorian Dash, Salutatorian Howe, Peter Anthony Hughes, Grace Dylan Lauren Michael Ross, Maria Faustina Russoniello, Julia Joseph DeFrank, Sydney Nicole Demyan, Daniel Isbrandt, Andrew Joseph Jacunski, Isabelle Bianca Kathleen Santoro, Roman Santos-Molina, David Joseph Donbach, Derek Jon Drendall, Alexander Thomas Miller, Quentin Ross Milliken, Madelyn Javier, Shengjie Jiang, Estevan Jimenez, Matthew Michael Schreck, Jr., Helena Eleanor Schreder, Dutkiewicz, Sarah Michele Eby, Rachel Louise Montefour, Theophilus Moody III, John Joseph Johnson, Heather Leigh Jones, Andrew Sheridan Rose Schreyer, Sarah Brighid Scott, Henry Emery, Serena Marie Estok, Aidan Patrick Niebauer, Jared Wayne Novacich, Annabelle Stephen Kirchner, Hanna Klausmair, Sharon Marie Thompson Skehan, Hunter Alexander Smith, Elizabeth Finegan, Annabelle Jean Flake, Amanda Margaret O’Neil, Julissa Gisselle Olvera-Arellano, Kline, Stephanie Ann Kline, Maximina Inez Laporte, Madalynn Alexa Smith, Peyton Theodore Snopek, Elaine Forgie, Thomas Anthony Gamble, Tanner Dean Winnie Osorio, Sophie Adeline Palmer, John Paul Clara Rose Laube, Mikhael Andrew Lawrence, Carri- Emily Caitlin Snyder, Jiayuan “Olive” Song, Andrew Garlinger, Lauren Katherine Gatesman, Sean Patten, Caitlin Maureen Phillips, Grace Elizabeth gan Laine Legenstein, Sebastian Lewis, Yuhan James Struminger, Chaundy Corin Titus, Thérèse Thomas Good, Magdalen Marie Goodrich, Winifred Plummer, Kirby Marie Povilaitis, Bradley David Li, Kayla Paige Lipson, Wenyao Liu, Wenyu Liu, Crosby Toczek, Ethan Rowley Trefry, Christopher Srouji Gunther, Brady Thomas Guyer, Aileen April Hayden Eric Loiseau, Joseph Louis Loiseau, Claire Edward Underhill, Robert John VanTash III, Handy, Christopher Michael Haser, Megan Louise Predmore, Elizabeth Irene Prentice, Ashley Lynn Ramsey, Joseph Rhoad, Molly Elizabeth Ridd, Elizabeth Longenecker, Andres Miguel Lopez, Danielle Annamaria Helena Walden, Gabriela Maria Wanner, Hess, Nikolas John Higgins, Carly Anne Holencik, Stephanie Lopez, Qi Lu, Dillon Jeffrey Marsh, John Peter John Witkowski, Yidi Xia, Chentao Xiong, Robert Anthony Holupka, Johanna Claire Apuli Colby-Allen Bryce Rigg, Jessica Renee Rogers, Connor Charles Rohrer, Katelyn Anne Rudy, Tresjon Michael McCafferty, Miles Joseph McCaskey, Devin Kaitlyn Noelle Yost, Yiwen You, Andrew Joseph Husena, Justin Henry Idrovo, Junbeom In, Emma Michael McMahon, Siobhan Elizabeth McShea, Young, Jiarui Yu, Christian Gerard Zapata, Junhan Nicole Jahn, Evelyn Rose Jeffrey, Madeline Arlene Fabrice Ruiz, Elizabeth Maeve Ryan, Michael James Scarpelli, William James Schiffer III, Amanda Lauren Alyson Elaine Miklos, Emily Mary Mikula, Matias Helen Zhang, Jia Zhou, Charles Jake Zimmerman, Jones, Kenneth Stanley Kannampully, Justin Matthew José Mills, Lauren Ayanna Mills, Lauren Bishop Megan Taylor Zipfel, Salvatore Yossarian Zuber Karli, Thomas Michael Kirchhoff, Frederick Cooper Serafin, Marget Sophia Shelly, Scott Paul Simpson, Klingensmith, Ty Jarran Knopp, Noelle Elizabeth Lance Paul Smith, Amanda Lynne Snyder, Townley Konchar, Jacob Matthew Krkovski, Francis Joseph Taylor Sorge, Gretchen Mary Sprague, William Henry Lafferty, Laura Elizabeth Lamay, Colin Reed Laughlin, Stephens, Gwynneth Conrad Stoudt, Patrick Edward Lebanon James Daniel Leandri, Noah Madison Lee, Colin Swade, Kheyam Swati, Lia Rose YuYan Toigo, Ivy Matthew Lloyd, Jacob Scott Maddigan, Dante Rhiannon Quick Traugh, Joanna Arasaly Trejo, Olivia Christopher Manetta, Zachary Walton Mangus, Lucio Lane Trombley, Elizabeth Clark Vera, Jonathan Tran Graduation, May 25 Martinez, Katherine Suzanne Martino, Alexander Wacker, Richard Mason Wagner, Jr., Zhenmin Wang, Gordon Matthes, Natasha Dominique Mauger, Ridgley Jordan Ward, Laura Ivy Weiss, Tao Wen, Gabrielle Andrews, Nicholas Behrens, Sophia Jonathan Michael Mayes, Jack Martin McHale, Mary Elizabeth Ann Witten, Jenna Mae Wootton, Sarah Biazotti, Katherine Blauch, Taylor Bossert, Hannah Catherine McLaughlin, Hunter Ray McNally, Joshua Rae Wyant, Dell Isaac Zarkin Callihan, Hervinah Celestin, Aja Cruz, Zongze Fang, Jacob Ferreira, Nathan Gardner, Mary Harding, Ryan Hartman, Nathan Hatzfeld, Alexis Hill, Kyle Kauffman, Alaina Kline, Vyktoria Kline, Faith Kostow, Celine York Catholic High School Mars, Neesha Pierre, Jayden Shellehamer, Jasmine Turner, Humberto Valerio, Warren Willets, Jack Yengo Graduation, May 25

Carolyn Albright, Dimitri Amalfitano, Steven Armstrong, Tyler Baim, Colton Bandelin, Katherine Hannah Callihan, Nathan Hatzfeld, Bauhof, Jonathan Beck, Kaileigh Birckhead, Valedictorian Salutatorian Angelleah Bonczek, Julie Bowers, Riley Brennan, James Brenneman, Lindsay Brier, Anna Carter, Lillian Cartwright, Samuel Casagrande, Zhuo Chen, Ruobing Cheng, Lauren China, Katelyn Danczyk, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School, Coal Township Dominic Davella, Cassidy Davis, D’Andre Davis, Gabrielle DeBolt, Dillon Deardorff, Kyle Dormer, Graduation, May 24 Kevin Duncan, Jr., Olivia Ellis, Samantha Ellis, Peyton Feder, Alan Figueira, Nicholas Gaito, Jonathan Selina Albert, Peyton Baskin, Zoey Bower, Shane Giambalvo, Brigid Gick, Nicholas Gingerich, Shea Katelyn Danczyk, Rachel Lyter, Casper, Lawrence Czeponis, Emma Gownley, Gomez, Jazzlyn Grenier, Kayla Gwynn, Brian Hand, Stephen Gresh, IV, Kristina Hallick, Amanda Horan, Carolyn Haskell, Thomas Hershey, Emily Hoffman, Valedictorian Salutatorian Carly Jurasich, Kiley Kashner, John-Daniel Kerris, Kloe Jackson, Seung Ho Jung, Kadie Kamara, Kadija Porr, Nicoletta Prezioso, Jordan Ranieri, Samuel Mary Frances Komara, Katianna Lapotsky, Karin Kamara, Trisha Keller, Tate Kibler, Aylin Kimes, Rodski, Abigail Rowe, Nicolas Santamaria, Evan Martinez, Nathan McDonald, Jessica Milewski, Hang Matthew Knauer, Rachel Kordaz, Kirsten Lake, Schlosser, Jakob Schneck, Bria Schneider, Edward Nguyen, Carmine Picarelli, Madison Primerano, William Landis, Runqiu Liu, Rachel Lyter, Katelyn Schneider V, Joseph Schwamb, Jr., Abigail Sentz, Harrison Rees, Craig Reichard, Stephen Reiner, MacDougall, Morgan Maloney, Mattason Mann, Lindsay Shaffer, Mark Shelley, Carter Sinclair, Nora Rompolski, Alesha Rutledge, Madison Sandri, Antonio Matarrita, Srosh Matti, Carlin Mayer, Sarah Kassandra Speary, Teslyn Sterner, Joseph Stich, Madison Shields, James Shutt, Zackery Smith, Scott Mazzur, Khalil McFarlane, Thomas McGraw, Robert Samuel Stout, Amelia Strayer, Evan Tanner, Snyder, Tallon Strausser, Audrey Wilkins, Dawson McNamara, Drew Miller, Jamie Mullen, Adam Myers, Torrey Thomas, Catherine Tillotson, Quinlan Toomey, Williams Dawson Williams, Nora Rompolski, Jaime Orr, Soo Jung Park, Rafael Paul, Cassandra Christina Wagner, Aidan Warren, Katie Wilkes, Jania Pearl, Justin Piff, Abigail Pilkey, Emma Poff, Michael Wright, Shixiang Yuan, Lexi Zambito Valedictorian Salutatorian The 6 - Catholic Witness • May 25, 2018 2018 Golden Apple Recipients Reflect on Life-Giving Education By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness

The Diocese of Harrisburg recog- nized seven Catholic school educators for their outstanding devotion during the 12th annual Golden Apple Awards, held at the Cardinal Keeler Center in Harrisburg on May 8. The awards are based on nominations from school principals, parents, students and fellow teachers, and symbolize an educa- tor’s professional excellence, leader- ship, commitment to Catholic values, and devotion to teaching in Catholic schools. The 2018 Golden Apple recipients are: • Tammy Dreihaup, instructional support teacher and librarian at Our Mother of Perpetual Help School in Ephrata • Jennifer Fleming, second grade teacher at St. Francis Xavier School in Gettysburg • Dr. Michael Warren Hayes, religion teacher at Lancaster Catholic High School • Sister Susan Marie Kuk, IHM, math teacher and activities director at Trinity High School in Camp Hill • Jane Lobeck, kindergarten teacher at Sacred Heart of Jesus School in CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Lancaster The recipients of this year’s Golden Apple Awards are pictured with Bishop Ronald Gainer prior to the awards dinner on May 8. Front row from left are Jane Lobeck, Katherine Phenicie, Sister Susan Marie Kuk, IHM, and Dr. Michael Warren • Katherine Phenicie, religion Hayes. Back row from left are Jennifer Fleming, Bishop Gainer, Theresa Smith and Tammy Dreihaup. teacher and director of spiritual life at Delone Catholic High School in room. The PreK-8th grade Catholic who, as you know, know everything. McSherrystown Recipient Reflections school lets me see those same children But, when these students are involved grow into confident teenagers, head- in projects for the greater good, their • Theresa Smith, fourth grade As part of their nomination ing off to high school ready to carry attitudes change and they are able to teacher at St. Joseph School in packet for the Golden Apple Awards, each educator wrote an on what they have learned in grade step outside themselves and see life, Hanover school. relationships and situations differently. essay illustrating their vocation Bishop Ronald W. Gainer, dur- …. Guiding children through the …. “To see a student grow and based on Pope Francis’ observa- ing the awards dinner, spoke of the sacraments of Reconciliation and the change, to become a person of faith tion from March 1, 2014: “Let selfless commitment that the award- Eucharist is yet another way that my and moral character is the prayer I pray us thank all those who teach in ees demonstrate in service to the teaching ‘is like giving life.’ Every each day. If I can be an influence in Catholic schools. Educating is an families that have chosen to entrust year I feel blessed and humbled to be this process and help open students’ act of love: it is like giving life.” their sons and daughters to Catholic able to bring my students and their eyes, and redirect their opinions to fos- The following are excerpts from families closer to Jesus through the gift ter a more global, Catholic and moral schools. “Through you, we recognize each awardee’s essay. of the sacraments.” world, my vocation as a Sister and the excellence of each of your schools educator has been fulfilled.” that is represented here, and through Dr. Michael Warren Hayes Tammy Dreihaup your schools we see the excellence Religion Teacher Jane Lobeck Instructional Support that can be found throughout all of the Lancaster Catholic High School Kindergarten Teacher Catholic schools in our diocese,” he and Librarian “Over the years numerous students Sacred Heart of Jesus, Lancaster said. Our Mother of and parents have thanked me for shar- “We read in John 3:16, ‘For God so Father Edward Quinlan, Diocesan Perpetual Help, Ephrata ing my faith in Jesus. Once a colleague loved the world that he gave his only Secretary for Education, spoke of “It is my vocation to give life to said to me in amazement, ‘A few Son so that everyone who believes in Catholic schools’ partnership with par- my students. On a daily basis, I work years ago teachers could hardly talk him might not perish but have eternal ents in the education of their children: with students who struggle academi- about God in religion class without the life.’ Every day we have the opportu- “As Catholic school educators, we are cally. It is my responsibility to support students rebelling. Now students tell nity to strengthen that belief but we blessed to complement the work of the them, to find ways to help them to me that religion is their favorite class. need facilitators, mentors, teachers parents.” He also praised the quality of understand new learning and to give I don’t know what you’re doing?’ I to nurture and develop that belief in the teachers by recognizing the excep- them the hope that they can be suc- cannot take credit for this. What I have the visible and invisible. Teaching in tional academic achievements each of cessful. I strive to provide a loving, done has been done by the grace of a Catholic school allows me to foster the awardees have to their credit. All caring, stress-free environment where God…. knowledge for life. Parents, the first the children are encouraged and free teachers in diocesan schools must have Pope Francis is wise to urge us to educators, bring their children to me in to make mistakes because that is how state credentials as well as additional thank those who teach in Catholic faith. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we learn from our mistakes. The joy of certifications in education by the dio- schools. Our mission is to proclaim the I am able to invite those children to watching a child become rejuvenated Kingdom of God to our students; and cese. unwrap the gifts of our God in all with a strong self-image, knowing though challenging, it is an act of love. The Golden Apple Awards program subjects, see His works and gratefully they are capable for understanding and This is not a love of soft emotions, but love Him; strengthening that belief that was established by Jack and Rhodora mastering a learning situation is proof of giving of oneself for the sake of the brings eternal life.” Donahue from Pittsburgh in apprecia- of giving life to a student, a life filled other person.” tion for the Catholic school teachers with confidence.” Katherine Phenicie who provided a quality academic Sister Susan Marie Kuk, IHM Religion Teacher and and faith-based education for their Jennifer Fleming Math Teacher and Activities Director Director of Spiritual Life 13 children. As part of their recogni- Second Grade Teacher Trinity High School, Camp Hill Delone Catholic, McSherrystown tion, Golden Apple recipients receive St. Francis Xavier, Gettysburg “One of the hallmarks of my as “The Church tells us that grace ‘is a a $5,000 cash award, a golden apple, “Seeing young children learn, grow, an educator is to involve the students. participation in the life of God’ (CCC a certificate of achievement and an acquire new skills and knowledge, and I believe that the more students are 1997). In a Catholic school, I have the individual photo with the bishop, prior become more confident in what they involved in the classroom, in a proj- honor of providing opportunities for to the awards dinner. The program is do is why I love my vocation. And my ect, in an activity, in the school, the grace, participating in God’s life, to made possible by the generosity of the ability to see that growth doesn’t end greater the benefit for everyone. I have Donahue Family Foundation. once those children leave my class- always taught high school students More GOLDEN APPLE, page 7 The May 25, 2018 • Catholic Witness - 7

Dominic Lombardi Named for Dominic Lombardi’s Farewell USCCB’s Laity, Marriage, Reflection to the Diocese Family, Youth Secretariat Dear Diocese of Harrisburg: Catholic News Service It has been a grace to share in the mission of the Church with the people of the Diocese of Harrisburg: Clergy, religious, and laity laboring together in the Dominic Lombardi, head of the Secretariat for Catholic Life and Evangelization in the Dio- Lord’s vineyard. At the foundation of this mission is faith in Jesus Christ and cese of Harrisburg, has been named executive director of the U.S. Conference of Catholic His Church. I’ve witnessed this faith in the dedicated pastors and parish staffs, ’ Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth. the ministry in our parishes and schools to our young people and their families, Msgr. Brian Bransfield, USCCB general secretary, made the ap- Catholic Campus Ministry at 13 Colleges and Uni- pointment and announced it May 14. Mr. Lombardi will take the versities, the gathering of hundreds (collectively post June 11, succeeding Andy Lichtenwalner, who had served in thousands) of men and women at our diocesan the position since January 2012. conferences, and unique events like Camp Kirch- “Dominic brings a wealth of academic knowledge and lived ex- enwald for those with mental disabilities. What perience in the realms of family life, youth ministry, personal for- sustains this faith is the Eucharist which we share mation and Church teaching to the conference,” Msgr. Bransfield each Sunday, drawing us together as one body in said in a statement. “In his work he has accompanied the faithful Jesus Christ. on both an individual basis and as families. I am grateful for his Secondly, I’ve encountered hope, the optimism acceptance of this important role in service to the bishops and the that comes from faith in Jesus who transforms conference.” lives. I’ve witnessed this hope in the outreach to Since July 2015, Mr. Lombardi has been secretary and direc- the sick in our hospitals and nursing homes, those tor for the Harrisburg Diocese’s Secretariat for Catholic Life and forgotten and lost in our prisons. These are often Evangelization. hidden ministries, carried out quietly with not “I am deeply indebted to Dominic Lombardi for his service to THE CATHOLIC WITNESS FILE PHOTO much attention, and yet vast in their impact upon all of us as the Secretary for Catholic Life and Evangelization,” Dominic Lombardi, the newly appointed executive people’s lives. Early on after I arrived in the dio- said Bishop Ronald Gainer. “It was a genuine pleasure to collabo- director of the Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family cese, I became aware of the wonderful lay aposto- rate so closely with him as he led the Secretariat. His vision, deep Life and Youth at the U.S. Conference of Catholic late which ministers to men and women in prisons: faith, love for the Church and enthusiasm for bringing others into Bishops in Washington, is pictured in this 2015 photo the Prison Christian Growth Group. Over time, I a closer relationship with Christ was a gift to our local Church. I in his office at the Diocesan Center in Harrisburg. became aware of the tremendous commitment of offer Dominic my heartfelt congratulations as he embraces this the diocese to the sick through the network of chap- opportunity to serve our U.S. Conference of Bishops, and I wish him, Melanie and their family lains and volunteers serving hospitals and nursing homes throughout the diocese. every needed grace as they enter this time of transition.” A special event for me making this ministry more visible was Bishop Gainer’s From 2012 to 2017, Mr. Lombardi also served as director for adult and graduate recruitment, celebration of the World Day of the Sick on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes services and partnership for Neumann University in Aston, Pa., in the Archdiocese of Phila- each year at a different hospital, nursing home, or state institution. delphia. And over all these things I’ve experienced the Love of Jesus Christ in the Before that, he was director of the Philadelphia archdiocesan Office for Adult Faith Forma- parish communities in the towns and cities, along the waterways, farms, and tion and Evangelization. He also has been associate director of adult religious education in amidst the beautiful ridges that make up the Diocese of Harrisburg. Some of the Diocese of Camden, N.J., and director of adult religious formation in the Archdiocese of these churches are the most beautiful I’ve seen, an inheritance from previous Washington. generations lovingly preserved and placed in service to the Church’s mission to Mr. Lombardi, who is married and the father of six children, also has taught theology at generations to come. several universities since 1994. Currently, he is an adjunct professor of theology at St. Joseph’s This faith, hope and love is the Pearl of Great price that I’ve discovered in the University in Philadelphia. Diocese of Harrisburg and carry with me as I go forth to serve the Church at the He graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in history from the University of St. Thomas in United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, D.C. St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1980. He earned his master of arts degree in moral theology from St. In Christ Jesus, Charles Seminary in Wynnewood, Pa., in 1990 and a licentiate in sacred theology from the Dominic Lombardi Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family Studies in Washington in 1994.

Golden Apple Movie Review of Pope Francis: A Man of His Word Continued from 6 By John Mulderig the personality, thinking and global influence of the my students. From one day to the next, I find Catholic News Service first pontiff in the long history of the Church to hail myself planning liturgies and prayer services, both from the New World and from the Society of greeting students in the hallways, instructing my Veteran filmmaker Wim Wenders respectfully pro- Jesus. students on Church teaching in the classroom, and files the current successor of St. Peter in the well- Wenders also dwells on the significance of another sitting with students individually to discuss what is crafted, sometimes moving documentary “Pope Fran- precedent-breaking choice, that of the papal name on their hearts and minds. Each of these different cis: A Man of His Word” (Focus). Though Wenders Francis. Luminous images of Assisi and an outline circumstances allows me to bring God’s life to our also provides some narration, as his title suggests, he of the life of its most famous son provide context for school community, but also gives me life and feeds largely lets the pontiff speak what his medieval namesake my spirituality. for himself. likely represents to the 21st- …. “I pray that, in my role as a Catholic educa- That approach pays off by century pope. tor, I can show young men and women that the allowing the audience to hear While Wenders is unstint- greatest thing they can do with their lives is follow Pope Francis’ views on a wide ing in his appreciation of Pope the will of God.” variety of topics of interest Francis, he sometimes mis- Theresa Smith to believers and nonbeliev- guidedly attempts to highlight Fourth Grade Teacher ers alike. These include the this pope’s qualities by con- St. Joseph, Hanover environment, the situation of trasting them, at least implic- young people, relations with “Teaching is not a career; it is a vocation, a call- itly, with what he perceives to the Islamic world, economic ing rooted in love. Education, itself, is the act of be the shortcomings of Pope inequality and the clergy sex nurturing. It is not merely book learning or rote Francis’ predecessors or of abuse crisis. Pope Francis also memorization, but is encouraging growth in every some members of the hierar- sets out, in a general way, his manner.” chy. Thus the lavishly decorat- vision for the future of the “I may be able to nurture my students in any en- ed public rooms of the Apos- church. vironment, but the aspect of faith is the thread that tolic Palace are rather naively Along with original inter- ties everything together. It is the strength of the set out as unspoken evidence views with the pope conduct- Holy Spirit, the courage of Mary and the saints, the that previous liked to ed at the Vatican, Wenders love of Jesus that impels me, and thus my students, “live large.” incorporates footage of his Overall, nonetheless, this is forward. It is the form of nurturing that has made my worldwide travels, which siblings and me successful adults, and I am confi- a work of high quality that can have included trips to North be recommended for a wide dent that it is the form that will make my students and South America, Africa successful as well.” range of age groups. Much of and, closer to home, Greece the discussion would be over and the southern Italian city CNS/FOCUS the heads of small children, of Nominate an Educator of Naples. We also see Pope This is the art for the movie “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word.” course. And they might also be For more information about Francis answering questions disturbed by the tragic images Catholic schools in the diocese, visit from youngsters and, in a par- that accompany Pope Francis’ reflections on one of ticularly touching scene, offering encouragement to www.gocatholicschools.org the subjects closest to his heart, the plight of refugees. the inmates of a prison. The film contains mature themes and some poten- To learn more about the Golden Apples Pope Francis brings warmth to this grim setting tially upsetting images. The Catholic News Service program and how to nominate an educator, visit and draws an emotional response from its presum- classification is A-II – adults and adolescents. The www.hbgdiocese.org/ ably tough inhabitants by reminding his listeners that Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG – catholic-schools/golden-apple/ Christianity’s very first saint was the Good Thief. parental guidance suggested. Some material may not Moments like that one give viewers an insight into be suitable for children. The 8 - Catholic Witness • May 25, 2018 1,000th Meeting

Continued from 1 tion at the parish level is known as a praesidium. At St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Annville, the Queen of Peace Praesidium was founded in 1985, and its members visit the sick, the bereaved, lapsed Catholics and prisoners, and pray the Rosary before funerals in the parish. John Inman, a member for the past 20 years, is one of several pairs of legionaries who visit inmates at the Lebanon County Prison each week. Legionaries always go forth in pairs. At the prison, he and a partner visit the male prisoners – usually a dozen of them – while two women visit the females. “They’re looking for someone to talk to, to unload their problems,” Mr. Inman said of the inmates, many of whom are not Catholic. He presented a letter that he received from one of the men in the prison, who wrote that the visits gave him “a feeling of belief, peace and happiness” and that he was looking to grow in the faith. “Receiving letters like this makes the work worth- while,” Mr. Inman reflected. “We don’t often know what we’ve done for them, because we don’t get a chance to follow up. You just plant the seed and hope it takes root.” The seeds of the work of the Legion of Mary were JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS first planted in members Helen Mary Borde and Paul Members of the Queen of Peace Praesidium of the Legion of Mary at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Annville Lorenzetti when they were 12-year-olds in their respec- gather at their Legion of Mary Altar during their 1,000th meeting on Jan. 18 of this year. From left are Mary tive Catholic communities. Religious Sisters introduced Sullivan, John Inman, Paul Lorenzetti, Kathryn Sattazahn, Pat Harding, Phyllis Godfrey and Helen Mary them to the Legion of Mary, welcoming the youth as Borde. junior members. “People join when the Lord leads them,” said Mrs. Mr. Lorenzetti said. “I knew all the prayers and was of the active members. Borde, who rejoined the Legion nearly four years ago. familiar with the books they brought, so it was very in- “The Legion of Mary is a very joyful apostolate,” Mr. Lorenzetti rejoined on Jan. 18 of this year, the teresting for me to be the recipient. And it helped me Mrs. Borde said. “Spreading the message of our Lord date of the praesidium’s milestone anniversary. tremendously!” and doing the work of Mary brings me great joy.” He has served as the Grand Knight of the Knights of “Even when I wasn’t an active member of the Legion “The openness of the people to our work, especially Columbus Council at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, and as of Mary when I entered my adult life, I’ve always had if they are lapsed Catholics or non-Catholics, is a joy. their work in the back of my mind. It is part of who I Faithful Navigator of the Fourth Degree. It points to their desire for God in their lives,” she said. “I pray the Rosary; I carry it with me every day,” he am,” he said. “When you go your separate ways after a visit, you said. “I try to be as active as I can in the work of Mary.” The Legion of Mary also includes auxiliary mem- It was no surprise to Mr. Lorenzetti when members of bers – those who are unable to serve as active members know that a beautiful thing happened during those mo- the Queen of Peace Praesidium came to visit him at his in the weekly visits and meetings, and so support the ments you shared.” home when he was confined to a chair two years ago. Legion through a commitment to prayer. Mrs. Borde (For information on the Legion of Mary and how to “They didn’t know that I had been a junior member noted that nearly 100 auxiliary members are involved become a member, contact the praesidium at your parish as young man, and that I was familiar with their work,” in the Queen of Peace Praesidium, praying for the work or a neighboring parish, or visit www.legionofmary.ie.) Jesus in Heaven Invites All Christians to Share His Good News, Pope Says By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Young people wave as Pope Francis As they journey through life, Chris- leads the Regina Coeli from the window tians must look for Christ, especially of his studio overlooking St. Peter’s among the poor, and give concrete signs Square May 13 at the Vatican. of hope to others, Pope Francis said. CNS VINCENZO TERSIGNI, EPA The ascension of Christ ushered in a “new form of Jesus’ presence among us,” he said in his Regina Coeli address to those gathered in St. Peter’s Square May 13, the day the feast of the Ascen- sion was celebrated in Italy and many other countries. The feast day comes 40 days after Easter and commemorates Jesus’ as- cension into heaven. But some coun- tries, like Italy, observe the feast day the following Sunday. Pope Francis said the Ascension in- vites Christians to look to heaven, where Jesus was raised up in glory, and to look back down on earth to share and spread the good news and hope of sal- vation. The feast marks the start of the Church’s mission, because the risen and ascended Christ sent his disciples out to spread the Gospel to the whole world, the pope said. “The task Jesus entrusts to a small group of men who are simple and with- mercy of Jesus to every corner of the Christians are asked to be “men and others, especially those who are suffer- out great intellectual abilities truly earth.” women of the Ascension, that is, seek- ing “old and new” forms of poverty. seems too audacious,” he said. “And That same mission Jesus entrusted to ers of Christ along the pathways of our Christ invites everyone, with the help yet, this tiny band of people – irrelevant his apostles with the support of the Holy times, bringing his word of salvation to of the Holy Spirit, to offer “concrete before the great powers of the world – Spirit continues today and requires the the ends of the earth,” he said. “On this and visible signs of hope” because Je- is sent to bring the message of love and help of everyone, Pope Francis said. route we encounter Christ himself” in sus has given them hope. The May 25, 2018 • Catholic Witness - 9 Rich in Cultural Tradition, Holy Family Parish Celebrates 60th Anniversary By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness Bishop Ronald Gainer celebrates Holy Mass for the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Holy Family Parish The tapestry of cultures in Harrisburg on May 13. woven into the community of CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS faithful at Holy Family Par- ish in Harrisburg is as vibrant as the stained-glass windows through which the morning sunlight pours into the church, located on the city’s eastern edge. On May 13, the members of the parish gathered for a Mass celebrated by Bishop Ronald Gainer in observance of its 60th anniversary and in celebration of the roots and traditions of its people. “With great community, we create family,” Father Orlando Reyes, OFM Cap., pastor, told The Catholic Witness. He spoke of the values of the community of believers that make up Holy Family Parish, from those of Vietnamese and Hispanic descent, to African- Americans and post-war baby boomers. “The parishioners here demonstrate Holy Family School was opened in Heart of Mary and one lay teacher. dral Consolidated School to form Har- their values and cultures, and pass 1959, initially under the care of the Holy Family School operated until risburg Catholic Elementary School; them on to our future generation,” Fa- Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate 2012, when it combined with Cathe- its students in grades K-4 are educated ther Orlando said. “Holy Fam- at the Holy Family campus. ily is a beautiful community The parish is active in out- of people with family values, reach, fundraising and cultural which our young people need events, most notably its joint as they grow in the faith. support with St. Francis of Holy Family Church and Assisi Parish in the efforts of School were built on acreage the St. Francis Soup Kitchen originally reserved by the fed- downtown. Father Reyes is eral government for a veteran’s pastor of St. hospital, according to diocesan Parish as well. history. When those plans were “There are countless good abandoned, the diocese pur- things that our people are chased it for the construction doing in the community,” he of Holy Family School. said, pointing to parish prayer With city parishes crowded groups, the support of the with parishioners, Bishop missions, a joint parish festi- George Leech formed the val, and the Legion of Mary’s parish with more than 1,000 efforts in prayer and evangeli- members from St. Francis and zation. Upcoming events this St. Catherine Labouré par- year also include a weeklong ishes. Holy Family Parish was celebration of the Feast of St. officially established on May Francis of Assisi, a gala dinner 1, 1958, two months after the and a youth talent show. creation of the school. “In this anniversary year, it is The first Mass for the parish great to see our people coming Long Nguyen prepares to serve during Mass was celebrated at the former Father Orlando Reyes, OFM Cap., pastor of celebrated by Bishop Ronald Gainer on May 13 together, especially in service Bishop McDevitt High School Holy Family Parish, is seen during the for the 60th anniversary of Holy Family Parish in and celebration,” Father Or- until the church could be built. anniversary Mass. Harrisburg. lando said.

A mural of the Holy Family is one of several striking images of saints that grace the interior of the church as parishioners gather for the celebration of Mass.

Linnet Myers smiles as Madelyn Grace receives a blessing during the Mass, celebrated on Mother’s Day. The 10 - Catholic Witness • May 25, 2018 A Lifetime of Sung Prayer Trio at St. Joseph’s in Mechanicsburg Mark 50 Years as Choir Members By Jen Reed Joseph Parish, which was first organized The Catholic Witness in 1968. Mr. Harcarik had been living in Me- At 90 years old, James Harcarik smiles Justin Myers, Pastoral Musician at chanicsburg with his wife for a year be- St. Joseph Parish in Mechanicsburg, as he climbs the stairs of the spacious fore the choir was formed, and he jumped presents plaques to choir members Suann choir loft at St. Joseph Church in Me- at the opportunity to join, having been a Gouhin, James Harcarik and Beverly chanicsburg on a Thursday evening. member of the choir at his former par- Marchick during a Mass of Thanksgiving to th Piercing red-orange light from a cloud- ish of St. Joseph’s in Wilkes-Barre. He celebrate the choir’s 50 anniversary. less sunset projects a stained-glass image remembers his father singing the part of of sun, clouds and rays onto the choir loft Jesus in the parish’s re-enactment of the wall as sopranos, altos, tenors and basses Passion in Slovak, and traces his love for sing the scales in unison. music to that experience. Mr. Harcarik couldn’t be happier. Initially, the St. Joseph Sanctuary Choir There’s no place he’d rather be this eve- ning than with fellow members of the St. was formed by a parish priest as an all- Joseph Sanctuary Choir. male choir, much to the chagrin of Mrs. Once assigned to write a piece about Marchick, an alto, who had thoroughly her grandparents, Mr. Harcarik’s grand- enjoyed singing in the Methodist church daughter summed him up: “Grandpa will she attended before joining the Catholic do anything not to miss choir practice.” Church and becoming a member of St. Grandpa agrees. Joseph’s in 1965. “Just as families make arrangements “I was disappointed when we first came for children in cheerleading and football, to St. Joseph’s and realized there wasn’t choir members’ families make arrange- a choir here. Then my friend and I were CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS ments for them to get to practice,” he excited to hear that Father had formed said. “My family knows that on Thurs- one, but then we were disappointed again right there to sign up!” Mrs. Marchick including a Mass in celebration of the days from September to May, I’m here when we found out it was for men. We said. of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at practice.” had a musical talent, and all we wanted to “When I started, I never set out to be in 1975, baccalaureate Mass at Mount St. Mr. Harcarik, Beverly Marchick and do was share that gift,” she said. in it for 50 years. But after about ten, I Mary’s in Emmitsburg, Md., and the Di- Suann Gouhin are founding members It wasn’t long before women were in- did start to think that I’d probably be a ocesan Eucharistic Congress in Hershey and current participants of the choir at St. vited to join. “At that moment, we were member until the end of my life,” she in 2000. reflected. “The longer I stayed, the more They also remembered the months they I realized that there was no way I could spent learning and rehearsing Schubert’s 50-year-members of the St. Joseph Sanctuary Choir present the gifts to Father Thomas Rozman, pastor, during a Mass to celebrate the choir’s ever quit.” Mass in G, which they ultimately pre- 50th anniversary. In the foreground is Suann Gouhin, with Beverly Mrs. Gouhin, also raised in the Meth- sented at several churches in the diocese. Marchick and James Harcarik in the background. odist Church, can’t remember a time “I think we all agree that it’s the most when she wasn’t a member of a choir. challenging piece we’ve ever done,” said She met her husband, Joe, while they Mr. Harcarik, who sings bass. grew up across the street from each other One of their greatest joys as mem- in a Lake-Erie town in Ohio, where Joe’s bers of the choir came in the construc- mother served as organist for the Catho- tion of the current church, dedicated in lic parish. 1981 and built with a spacious loft and Attending a Mass together after they proper acoustics. It was heaven-sent for were married, Suann “realized in my a choir that had previously dealt with the heart that I was to become a Catholic.” challenges of tight quarters that couldn’t Her husband has been a cantor at St. accommodate all members in the loft, Joseph’s for nearly as long as the choir much less two of them side-by-side in the has been in existence, and is a tenor in cramped stairwell. the group. They recounted choir-member square- Mr. Harcarik, Mrs. Marchick and Mrs. dancing parties on the rectory porch, Gouhin recalled significant moments in learning hymns in Spanish and Russian, the life of Church, the diocese and the and the introduction of various musical parish during their 50 years in the choir, instruments to the choir loft. Though specific songs may escape their memory – such as the title of a challeng- The St. Joseph Sanctuary Choir ing 12th Century hymn, or a chorus that from St. Joseph Parish in startled an unprepared congregation with Mechanicsburg is accompanied the surprising clash of a cymbal – clearly by the Messiah College Brass their bonds of 50 years are everlasting. Choir during a Mass of “We’ve become a family as members Thanksgiving on May 6. of this choir, especially us older ones who’ve been in it for so long,” said Mrs. Gouhin, a soprano. “And it is great to see the younger people participating too, to help keep it going.” The choir is currently under the direc- tion of Pastoral Musician, Justin Myers. On May 6, St. Joseph Parish celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving in recognition of the choir’s 50th anniversary. During the liturgy, Father Thomas Rozman, pastor, presented Mr. Harcarik, Mrs. Marchick and Mrs. Gouhin with handsome glass plaques in honor of their dedication. “We were so surprised to receive the recognition that we did at the Mass, but we don’t do this alone,” Mr. Harcarik said. “There is great talent in this choir, and there always has been.” “I can’t see myself willingly leav- ing this choir, and I’ve certainly never thought about quitting,” he said. “At my age, my health is going to dictate when I stop being a member of this choir.” The May 25, 2018 • Catholic Witness - 11 Historians’ Approval Moves Father Tolton’s Sainthood Cause Forward By Joyce Duriga They were hardly poised to recommend his congregation in , to the Catholic News Service someone to be a saint,” Bishop Perry point of exhaustion. On July 9, 1897, said. “And then in those days there he died of heat stroke while returning The canonization cause of Father were hardly any saints from the United from a priests retreat. He was 43. Augustus Tolton received important States proposed.” Since the cause was opened, Bishop approval from the Vatican’s historical Two miracles through Father Tolton’s Perry and his team have given more consultants earlier this year, moving the intercession have been sent to Rome. than 170 presentations on Father Tolton cause forward. “We’re hoping and our fingers are around the country. They also have re- Father Tolton, a former slave, is the crossed and we’re praying that at least ceived inquiries about the priest from first recognized U.S. diocesan priest one of them might be acceptable for his Catholics in the Philippines, Germany, of African descent. Chicago Cardinal ,” Bishop Perry said. Australia, Italy, France and countries in Francis E. George opened his cause for Born into slavery, young Augustus Africa. canonization in 2011, giving the priest fled to freedom with his mother and two People receive Father Tolton’s story the title “.” siblings through the woods of northern well, Bishop Perry said. The consultants in Rome ruled in Missouri and across the Mississippi “There’s also the element of surprise. March that the “positio” – a document River while being pursued by bounty … People always presume that we had equivalent to a doctoral dissertation on hunters and soldiers. He was only 9 black priests,” he told the Chicago a person’s life – was acceptable and the years old. Catholic, the archdiocesan newspaper. research on Father Tolton’s life was CNS/COURTESY OF CHICAGO The small family made their home “There’s an element of surprise at finished, said Chicago Auxiliary Bish- ARCHIVES AND RECORDS CENTER in Quincy, Illinois, a sanctuary for run- how the Church handled some of these op Joseph N. Perry, for the Father Augustus Tolton, the first away slaves. recognized U.S. diocesan priest of more naughty issues of reception and cause. Growing up in Quincy and serving at African descent, is pictured in an acceptance,” said the , who is “They have a story on a life that they undated photo. Father Tolton’s cause Mass, Augustus felt a call to the priest- deem is credible, properly documented. hood, but because of rampant racism, African-American. “They thought that is moving forward after receiving this was pretty usual, but they were It bodes well for the remaining steps of positive news from the Vatican’s no seminary in the United States would scrutiny – those remaining steps being historical consultants. accept him. surprised to see that there were certain the theological commission that will He headed to Rome, convinced he individuals who were not so receptive make a final determination on his vir- fied and canonized. would become a missionary priest serv- to a person like (Father) Tolton and oth- tues,” Bishop Perry explained. Six historical consultants ruled unan- ing in Africa. However, after ordination ers.” It now goes to the Congregation for imously on the Tolton “positio,” com- he was sent back to his hometown to be Father Tolton did not speak out pub- Saints’ Causes, he said. Once the con- piled by a team in Rome led by Andrea a missionary to the community there. licly against the racist abuse he encoun- gregation’s members “approve it, then Ambrosi, based on hundreds of pages He was such a good preacher that tered from his fellow Catholics. Rather, the prefect of that congregation takes of research completed in Chicago. many white people filled the pews for throughout his ministry, he preached the case to the pope,” he added. While working on the document, Am- his Masses, along with black people. that the was the only If the pope approves it, Father Tolton brosi’s team asked Bishop Perry why it This upset the white priests in the town, true liberator of blacks in America. would be declared venerable, the next took so long to open a cause for Tolton, who made life very difficult for him as “I think people generally are touched step on the way to canonization. The who died in 1897. a result. After three years, Father Tolton by his story, especially regarding his last two steps are beatification and can- “We told them that African-Amer- moved north to Chicago to minister to stamina and perseverance given what onization. In general, two approved icans basically had no status in the the black community, at the request of appears to be a different mood today. miracles through Father Tolton’s inter- Church to be considered at that time. Archbishop . People don’t accept stuff thrown in their cession are needed for him to be beati- Some people didn’t think we had souls. Father Tolton worked tirelessly for faces anymore,” Bishop Perry said.

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Come Holy Spirit: Jubilee: The Holy Ground Renew the Face of the Earth St. Catherine McAuley By Sister Geralyn Schmidt, SCC By Jim Gontis Special to The Witness Special to The Witness When I was a small child, my mom would keep me quiet and still during Sun- Have you ever felt knocked about a bit by life? Maybe a little fatigued, beaten day Mass by allowing me to gaze at her diamond ring. I would put her finger down, worn? Have you wondered if any good at all is coming from your efforts? Do I hear an “Amen!”? Well, I guess we can all relate to that! very close to my eye, making my vision blur. I was mesmer- We all need a good blessing. We need our spiritual doors to be ized by the kaleidoscope of colors as the light refracted off blown open and fresh spring air to blow the facets of the diamond. I thought it in. Come Holy Spirit! was totally beautiful that God made it A few days ago, my good wife and I Vox Clamantis that way. Thoughts were “talking things over,” as husbands I whispered to her, “Why did God from a Catholic One Crying in and wives are wont to do from time make the diamond filled with colors?” Evangelist the Wilderness to time. I mentioned to her that I had a She hushed me and said, “We will talk Sister Geralyn strong sense that I have been limiting the Jim Gontis about this after Mass.” Holy Spirit too much in my prayers. As soon as she took my hand in hers Schmidt, SCC While it is good to petition God, to to leave church, I was focused on my make known to Him our desires, I thought question. “Can we talk about the dia- maybe I was being a bit too specific. Maybe God wants more than mond now?” Getting into the car, she announced to my broth- I’ve envisioned for myself, more than I’ve envisioned for our family. er and father that I had a question. She asked me to repeat the question for them. Eva said, “You know, it’s funny you should say that, because I’ve been spending I began, “I was looking at mom’s ring and I wondered by God made the colors some extra time in prayer today, and I’ve been thinking and feeling the same thing.” in it.” Not being the scientist in the family, my mother turned to my father and The Holy Spirit moves where He wills and as He wills, but we need to allow Him said, “Tom, do you want to take a stab at that one?” to move in us, to breathe new life into us … but on His terms, not ours! As dad turned the corner away from our church to head for home, he ex- The Holy Spirit is our Advocate and Guide. He is the animator, the life-giving plained, “Well, Ger, a diamond found in nature is very different from the dia- force of our souls, and He dwells there as long as one is in the state of grace. mond in mom’s ring. A diamond is just a kind of rock that someone dug out He is the life-giving principle of the Church. He is the “mover and shaker” in our of the ground. A skilled jeweler takes a special tool and cuts the diamond in a lives. Normally His shaking and moving are imperceptible – but not always! God certain way, making sharp edges called facets. When a diamond is cut like that, wants to do a mighty work in us. He wants to do more in us than we can think or light bounces off the surfaces and creates tiny ‘rainbows’ within the stone. The imagine. He wants nothing less for us than the freedom of the sons of God. He de- sires our sanctification, our peace, even amongst the storms of life, and the joy that colors that you see are parts of the tiny rainbows inside the stone. Sometimes the world cannot give. This freedom is to be the persons that God wants us to be, that God uses a human being to refine His creation in order to allow the intended He wants you to be and me to be. beauty to shine.” But are we ready to let Him unleash His power in us? More to the point, do we I could not help think about this story as I focus on another saint whose heri- desire that He unleash His power in us? tage has had a great effect on the Diocese of Harrisburg: St. Catherine McAuley. The renewal that we are looking for in our own personal lives and in the Church She was the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. According to the Diocese of is beyond any one of us. We cannot save ourselves. The fact is we can’t do one iota Harrisburg’s centennial book, “the Sisters [of Mercy] came to America [from of good for ourselves or for anyone else without God’s grace. Ireland] in 1843. In 1869 at the invitation of Bishop F. Shanahan, the We receive God’s grace by the power of the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, God Sisters came from Chicago to form an independent congregation in the Diocese the Holy Spirit. of Harrisburg, subject to the Bishop of Harrisburg. The Sisters were called the So how do we do this? It is not easy. At least, not for me! I tend to get in His way. Sisters of Mercy of Harrisburg. This arrangement continued until 1929 when the I (we) have to let loose on the reins a bit. This does not mean that we don’t need to Sisters of Mercy of Harrisburg united with the Sisters of Mercy in Scranton.” make any effort in spiritual things. The legacy of St. Catherine McAuley is rooted in the four core values of We do. God does not use a remote control to move us around like robots. He made spirituality, community, service, and social justice. Her vision instructed her us with too much dignity for that. We have to cooperate with His grace by our ef- Sisters to work passionately to eliminate poverty, the widespread denial of hu- forts – which, by divine irony, are dependent on God’s grace. Everything is grace! man rights, the degradation of earth, the increase in violence and racism, the And if we are trying to be friends of God, to be loyal to Him, to love Him, we can continued oppression of women, the abuse of children, the mistreatment of im- expect to be opposed, perhaps to be mocked, to be ridiculed. migrants and the lack of solidarity among people and nations.1 The Diocese of There are always “people out there” who will want to tear us down, to be duplici- Harrisburg was gifted with Sisters that enfleshed her vision. Let me explain. tous, envious, petty. Jesus said as much. For sure, He certainly experienced the full One of the core values from St. Catherine McAuley was enfleshed by the es- weight of opposition. tablishment of boarding houses for women of good character. Mercy Home was If we are persons of strength and integrity, we will have enemies, and probably established at the corner of Second and Liberty streets, almost in the shadow of no shortage of them. Show me a saint that didn’t. And often their enemies thought the State Capitol. Service to women by the Sisters of Mercy did not end just by themselves the virtuous ones, or at least the practical ones. So it has been, so it shall ever be. We had better get used to it. providing a place for unmarried women to live. What does the Holy Spirit want us to do about such as these? You know the an- Because of prejudice against Catholics in Harrisburg, few clerical and profes- swer: Love them anyway! Pray for them and desire what is good for them, especially sional positions were open to Catholic women – especially to Irish immigrants. their eternal good. Don’t expect warm fuzzies. Hate no one. Love everyone. If they Service as domestics in rich homes was even more difficult to obtain. The Sis- hate you, remember our Lord was hated more. Follow Him. He sends us the Spirit ters at Mercy Home “solved the problem by opening an Employment Bureau: It of Truth and Love as Power from on high. Let’s tap into His grace and power and offered to supply help, highly recommended from the Home. It safeguarded the friendship. Here are a few ideas on how to do so: right of the girls by laying down the rules for their employers in respect to hours • When I was a boy, my maternal grandmother used to tell me, “Jimmy, every day of work, wages, and a demand to treat these girls with respect and consideration. ask the Holy Spirit for guidance.” Good advice. So, now I tell my kids: Everyday, On the part of the girls, the rules were alike binding. They were to give consci- ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. entious service and to act with propriety. The Bureau was a success and applica- • Live a sacramental life. Get your children baptized as infants. Go to Mass ev- tions for girls, recommended for service from the Home, were abundant.2 Most ery Sunday. Receive Holy Communion if in the state of grace. Go to Confession of the jobs that they obtained were found within the State Capitol building. frequently. Get confirmed. Learn your Faith. Keep your marriage vows. Be open to In addition to this work, Mercy Home also became the distribution center for life in every instance of the marital act. Be pro-life and pro-human dignity for every the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Associated Aid Agency. Both of these single human being. Give to the poor. assisted the poor of Harrisburg as well as the surrounding communities. The • Pray regularly to Mary, especially her Rosary. Mary is the Spouse of the Holy Sisters’ work did not end here! Spirit, the Mother of God the Son, the Mother of the Church, and our Mother. Orphans were kept safe at the Home until an opening at the diocesan orphan- • Forgive everyone you need to forgive. If you have enemies, silently say a Hail ages or within a family was found. In addition, homeless men were lodged in the Mary each time you see them or think of them. My dear mother-in-law said she basement during times of inclement weather. learned to do this. I have started to take her advice. It might help them, it definitely The account that I found ends the description of Mercy Home in this way: “It helps me. is to be regretted that records of the social service rendered by the Home were • Be honest with God in prayer. Speak to Him as your Best Friend. Tell Him ev- not kept on file. The Mercy Home, then and now [1939], has contributed a great erything. This is a major part of the science of the saints. share to the social service work of the city.”2 • Every day, ask the Holy Spirit for the grace to pour yourself out to your family in love. Sacrifice yourself for them until it hurts. Then, paradoxically, you’ll find joy. It seems to me that the colors of God’s brilliance were not merely found in the • Initiate a greeting to all those you come across at home and work. Never ignore diamond of my mom’s rings, but were enfleshed in countless of acts of love the another person who says “hello”. Try to do so with a smile. Humanity 101 involves Sisters of Mercy of Harrisburg quietly performed. They were THE diamonds of acknowledging the other’s existence. Harrisburg! 1 • Do not withhold forgiveness. Read Jesus’ own words on this, Matthew 5: 43-48. From the Sisters of Mercy website: https://www.sistersofmercy.org/about- • Ask the Holy Spirit to move in your life and allow Him to do so. us/mission-values/ 2 Dear Holy Spirit, Mary Veronica McEntee. The Sisters of Mercy of Harrisburg, 1869-1939. Breathe new life into me. (Philadelphia: Dolphin Press, 1939), pp.90-93. Help me to be the person You desire me to be. (Sister of Christian Charity, Geralyn Schmidt, is the Wide Area Network Co- I ask for nothing more…and nothing less. ordinator at the Diocese of Harrisburg and the Director of Formation for Wives Holy Spirit, I love You, I need You, I trust in You. in the Diaconate Program. An educator for 30 years, she is responsible for Amen. Professional Development Programs for every age learner. Through her pre- Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit, Mother sentations, she challenges her audiences to be the individual God has called of the Church, and my Mother, pray for me! them to be.) The May 25, 2018 • Catholic Witness - 13 Celebrating the Champions

The Diocese of Harrisburg hosted a special luncheon at the Cardinal Keeler Center in Harrisburg on May 14 for the teams and individual athletes of diocesan parishes and schools who have won state titles in their respective sports this year. Bishop Ronald Gainer joined the student- athletes at the luncheon, congratulating them on their suc- cess. Luncheons for state champions has been an annual event of the diocese for the past several years.

Above: Josiah Lauver, PIAA Swimming Champion: Josiah is the most decorated athlete in the history of the swimming program at Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg. This season, he led the boys’ team to a District 3 AA team championship, winning gold medals in the 100 backstroke, the 200 freestyle and the 200 medley relay. At the PIAA Championships, Josiah won gold in the 100 backstroke and the 200 freestyle, and led two relays to medals in the 200 medley and the 400 freestyle relay. For his performance, Josiah was named the 2018 PIAA AA Swimmer of the Meet.

Right, top: St. Theresa Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team, State CYO Champions: The St. Theresa Varsity Boys’ Basketball Team from New Cumberland claimed the Pennsylvania State CYO Basketball Tournament Championship, held this year at Trinity High School in Camp Hill. It was the first ever state championship for the St. Theresa boys’ program in nearly 70 years since the school’s inception in 1948. The team won the diocesan CYO tournament to quality for states, besting Sacred Heart of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, 53-44. The team finished the regular season and post season with an overall record of 32-4. The team won the Harrisburg League with an 18-0 record and finished third in the prestigious Crusader Showcase Classic at St. Paul’s School in Baltimore.

Right, middle: Lancaster Catholic Crusaders, PIAA 4A Girls’ Basketball Champions: With an undefeated record of 32-0, the Lancaster Catholic Crusaders captured the first state championship for the their girls’ program since 1996 with a 51-36 win over their fellow District 3 team Berks Catholic. The state title came on the heels of a season in which the Crusaders were also Lancaster-Lebanon League and District 3 4A champions.

Right, bottom: St. Teresa of Calcutta Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team, State CYO Champions: With an undefeated record of 33-0, the Lady Crusaders of St. Teresa of Calcutta School in the Adams Deanery were this year’s champions of the diocesan and state CYO tournaments at the girls’ varsity levels. The achievements are of significant note for St. Teresa of Calcutta School, which opened in the fall of 2017. In the state CYO championship, the Lady Crusaders topped St. Jude from the Diocese of Erie, 48-29, in the finals held March 11 in Erie. CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS World Youth Day For more information, contact: Robert Williams Panama City ~ January 21-28, 2019 Director, Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry A pilgrimage for post high school young adults ages 18-35 Diocese of Harrisburg from the Diocese of Harrisburg and the Archdiocese of Baltimore 717-657-4804, ext. 328 Young adults ages 18-35 from around the world with gather with the Holy Father for a week [email protected] of engaging prayer, vibrant liturgy, powerful catechesis with bishops from around the world, concerts from Catholic artists, and an unforgettable vigil and Mass with the pope. Or visit www.hbgdiocese.org/youngchurch A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve your spot. Total cost for the pilgrimage is $3,200. #Panama2019 The 14 - Catholic Witness • May 25, 2018

The names of the following deceased Harold Heiss persons have been submitted by their Thomas J. Kirchner parishes. Please remember in your Patricia J. Krimmel prayers the happy repose of these Dorothy Long recently departed souls and the consola- Anthony M. Pesarchik tion of their loved ones. Rose Mary Reisinger Albert J. Schreder Annville James L. Slagel St. Paul the Apostle: Richard W. Zug Robert Chevalier Sandy Neidigh Lebanon Assumption BVM: Bloomsburg Richard Arnold St. Columba: Kathleen Koons Gretchen A. Henz Anthony Lescisko Dominic E. Spezialetti Henry Levengood Mary Wolfe Bonneauville St. Joseph the Worker: St. Cecilia: Knights’ ’40 Cans for 40 Days’ Mary Weiant Richard Pieper Nets 3,000 Pounds of Food Buchanan Valley Mechanicsburg St. Joseph: The Msgr. George V. Lentocha Knights of Columbus Council 3501 from Seven St. Ignatius Loyola: Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Middletown recently sponsored their Alan Marion William Nemetz Darlene Newman Jane Young second “40 Cans for 40 Days” Lenten food drive. The program is designed to help fight hunger, and is an opportunity to take a small sacrifice and turn it into a big Camp Hill Middletown difference. Good Shepherd: Seven Sorrows BVM: Margaret Tennis The Seven Sorrows parish community was requested that each family put aside Marlen Alonso just one can of non-perishable food every day and bring the seven cans to Mass George Rezich each weekend through the Lenten season. The Knights of Columbus then gathered Frank Scotchlas Milton Albert J. Yucha St. Joseph: all donations and delivered them to the Interfaith Council of Middletown Food Pan- Madeline Zimmerman try. The project ran from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday. During the first week Coal Township alone, over 200 pounds of non-perishable food was collected. Each week built upon Our Lady of Hope: New Cumberland St. Theresa: the previous one and before too long the church was out of space for the donations. Charles A. Hertz Every other week, members of the Knights of Columbus boxed up the food and George S. Smith Theresa D. “Trea” Christ Patricia Spirko made deliveries to the food pantry. Columbia At the end of the six-week Lenten journey, 3,025 pounds of non-perishable food Holy Trinity: New Freedom was collected, which doubled the initial donation goal of 1,500 pounds. The pro- Ladonna W. Baginski St. : Laura Fedor gram supported the desperate need for food during that time of year. It also pro- Shirley Meley vided an opportunity for Seven Sorrows parishioners to reach out as a family and James Olweiler Rohrerstown help those in need during their Lenten preparations. Likewise, this event highlights Elizabethtown St. Leo the Great: the role of the Knights of Columbus in helping those in need. The Msgr. George V. St. Peter: John Boyer, Sr. Lentocha Knights of Columbus Council 3501 is planning to make “40 Cans for 40 Robert L. Schlosser Dr. Eugene Kegel Helen Knight Days” annual event at Seven Sorrows Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Gettysburg Bertha Schumacher St. Francis Xavier: Mount St. Mary’s University and Delone Catholic George Kelly Steelton Enter Guaranteed Admissions Partnership Joseph Kleponis Prince of Peace: Edward Lescanec Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown has become the first high school Hanover in Pennsylvania to partner with Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Md., St. Vincent de Paul: Waynesboro on an admissions agreement guaranteeing the high school’s graduates admission Charlotte Kuhn Smith St. Andrew: Louise “Weeb” West and a four-year renewable scholarship to the university. Helena Zeigler “This partnership recognizes our shared goal to enhance access to high-quality Harrisburg York values-based education at the high school and postsecondary levels,” said Mount Holy Name of Jesus: Immaculate Conception BVM: St. Mary’s President Timothy E. Trainor, Ph.D. “This agreement is an ideal fit be- William F. Lepp Yvonne Gleitz cause both institutions have long histories of enrolling students who are looking to William Romero St. Joseph: live significantly.” Khiem Huu Le “This arrangement expands the many close ties that already exist between Delone St. Catherine Labouré: Eugene Munchel Catholic and the Mount, as many of our graduates have elected to pursue post-sec- Diane McCreary ondary studies there,” reflected Delone’s principal, Richard La Rocca, S.T.L. “Our St. Margaret Mary; school also has benefited from working closely with teacher-interns and seminar- Sondra Petrasic ians coming from the Mount for some time now.” Under the agreement, signed by Trainor and LaRocca, Delone Catholic students Kulpmont who meet defined requirements are guaranteed admission to MSMU. Students who Holy Angels: meet the criteria will receive, at minimum, a $22,000 four-year award, with a total Krystal Rompallo Please pray for the following clergy who died in June during the past 25 value of $88,000. Lancaster years: St. John Neumann: Father Augustine Zan, 1999 Annual San Marziale Procession Murray Horton Charles Anthony Mayo Father Joseph Kelly, 2000 in Kulpmont Set for July 8 Jesse Turner Father Robert Burns, Jr., 2001 The 2018 San Marziale Procession will be held in Kulpmont on July 8. The his- St. Joseph: Father Thomas J. Gralinski, 2005 torical event will once again showcase the legendary “Our Boys Band,” who will Carol A. Bender play a variety of authentic Italian march music along with some traditional patriotic Ralph Bowers, Jr. Father William Geiger, CSSR, 2007 Betty A. Farbo Father T. Ronald Haney, 2012 American songs. The procession will take place at 1 p.m. and will begin at Holy Angels Church, Erla J. Farrell Father Andre J. Meluskey, 2013. Melanie J. Fitzgerald 855 Scott St. The event is organized by Landscape Services, Bressi Family Foods, the Holy Name Society of Holy Angels Parish,­ Holy Angels Parish the Kulpmont order of the Knights of Columbus and various dedicated individuals and local busi- To report suspected abuse of a minor, nesses. call the toll free PA Child Abuse Hotline: Businesses or individuals who want to be a named or anonymous sponsor can 1-800-932-0313 call Chris Bressi at 570-373-9433 or Tom Letcavage of Landscape Services at 570- To report suspected abuse of a minor by a church 274-1508. official, employee or volunteer, also please call the St. Marziale is the of Isca sullo Ionio, a small town in southern­ Italy, Diocese of Harrisburg Youth Protection Hotline: which was the birthplace of many Italian immigrants who came to America, eventu- 1-800-626-1608 or email: ally settling in the coal region, for a better life. According to legend, St. Marziale [email protected] was the youngest of seven sons of St. Felicitas and is venerated as the patron saint of Isca sullo Ionio in Calabria, Italy, and Torricella Peligna in the Abruzzo region of Italy. His feast day is July 10. During the procession, onlookers can pin money Para reportar la sospecha del abuso de un menor, llame al to the statue; the money will then be donated to Holy Angels Church and/or needy número de teléfono gratuíto Línea de Ayuda Abuso del Niño Pennsylvania members of the community. 1-800-932-0313 For those who participate and march, there will be food and refreshments­ avail- Para reportar la sospecha del abuso de un menor a manos de un official, empleado o able at the Holy Angels picnic grounds. Those who wish to walk in the procession voluntario de la iglesia, también llame al número de teléfono gratuíto de ayuda diocesana: are asked to meet at 12:30 p.m. at Holy Angels Church. Like us on FaceBook: 1-800-626-1608 o envíe correo electrónico: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/SanMarzialeParadeKulpmontPa?fref=ts. The May 25, 2018 • Catholic Witness - 15

and June 16 (only potato cakes) will begin at noon. Entertainment on Friday: “Carl Simchena Swing Masters Polka Band,” and on Saturday evening: “Into the Spin.” Fundraisers & Events Knights of Columbus Council 12250, Fairfield, Compiled by Jen Reed Bystander Demonstration “I Wish I Had Done Something,” A is holding a Golf Tournament June 11 at the Mountain View Presentation On Understanding Your Islamic Neigh- Golf Course, Fairfield. Four hole-in-one prizes (car, golf clubs, Spiritual Offerings bors on June 3 at noon at Sacred Heart Church in Lancaster. computer, gift card), many door prizes, beverage on the course. Free and open to the public. All are welcome. Light refreshments Lunch and awards after the tournament. Bracket scoring. Cost is Public square Rosary rallies take place on the squares served. $70 per player. For information, call 240-529-2491. Cut off is June in New Oxford, Littlestown and Hanover monthly at noon. The rally 1. All proceeds support Knights of Columbus programs. Send in New Oxford is every second Saturday of the month, the rally in “Person, Peace and Planet” is the title of this year’s Collinge Lecture at St. Francis Xavier Parish June 18 at 7 p.m. list of players and check to Sir Bruce Kocsis, Jr., 14 Flenner Trl, Littlestown is every third Saturday of the month, and the rally in Gettysburg, PA 17325. Hanover is every fourth Saturday of the month. For information, The lecture will be held in the Collinge Multipurpose Room at call Grace at 717-624-2180. Xavier Center. Mount St. Mary’s Theology Professor William J. St. Francis Xavier PCCW in Gettysburg will hold Collinge, Ph.D., will present a survey of the themes and history a Rummage Sale at Xavier Center, 465 Table Rock Rd., on May St. Theresa Parish in New Cumberland is host- of modern Catholic social teaching. His themes will move from 26 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Bag sale begins at 1 p.m. Items include ing Become Fire, a three-day mission by the Franciscan Friars the dignity of labor to human dignity in general, to the “common clothing, small household items, jewelry, books, toys, games and of the Holy Spirit. Services will be held on Sunday, Monday, and good,” to international peace and development, to the relation of much more. For more information, call 717-337-1520. Tuesday, June 3, 4, and 5 at 7 p.m. at the church. The Friars will human well-being to the natural environment. Dr. Collinge plans preach all Sunday Masses at St. Theresa, St .Elizabeth Ann Seton, to show a continuity of basic themes and an expanding range St. Andrew’s Annual CCW Yard Sale will be held and St. Joseph Mechanicsburg Churches the weekend of June of concerns. The lecture also aims to show the coherence and June 8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and June 9 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. 2-3. Come and be set on fire by the love of God in Christ Jesus value of Catholic social teaching. It is sponsored by ICPJ and So- Andrew Church in Waynesboro. Household items, decor, collect- through the Holy Spirit. cial Welfare and Justice Committee of St. Francis Xavier Parish. ibles, antiques, toys, children’s clothes, books, crafts, furniture, small appliances, jewelry, tools, etc. Something for everyone! For Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Abbott- St. Joseph Parish in Milton will host “Re-Cre- information, call Kathryn Osbourn at 717-352-347 or Jo Spigler at stown will be holding a Healing Mass with Charismatic Prayer on ation” on June 17 at 7 p.m. at the parish center. Re-Creation 717-977-8672. June 4 at 6:30 p.m. Celebrants: Father Timothy Marcoe and Father represents Re-Creation USA, Inc., which provides entertainment Dwight Schlaline. Music by Fusion (IHM Youth Ministry). For more programming for Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in the United The St. Anne-Neumann Travel Club from St. Anne info: 717-259-7798. States. Re-Creation is a group of dynamic young people who and St. John Neumann parishes in Lancaster, will hold a Choco- present religious and family-oriented music. The sacred program late Lover’s Tour bus trip on June 27, departing from St. John Caelorum at St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey Neumann Church at 7 p.m. Visits include the Purity Candy Com- will be held on June 13 at 7 p.m. Join your brothers and sisters in is structured with a presentation of an enduring faith in the Chris- tian message. The blending of voices and dynamic presentation pany in Allenwood, Four Friends Winery, lunch at Le Jeune Chef Christ as we praise, worship and adore our Lord Jesus Christ in Restaurant and a Susquehanna River cruise aboard the Hiawatha the Holy Eucharist. Father Modestus will preside. A reception will contribute to a memorable worship experience. There is no admission fee, but a free-will offering will be received. Riverboat in Williamsport. Tour price is $144 per person. For more be held immediately following the Caelorum in the cafeteria. For information, or to request a tour flyer, contact John Feyock at more information, call 717-583-0240. Festivals & Picnics 717-569-1033.

A Charismatic Mass with Prayers for Healing Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Cornwall will be St. Theresa School in New Cumberland will host will be celebrated May 30 at St. Rose of Lima Church in York by having its annual Summer Festival July 12-14. Dinners to be a summer musical theater camp featuring the musical Father Keith Carroll, pastor of St. Patrick Parish in York. Praise served indoors each night from 4-7 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. “Willy Wonka Kids.” The camp will be held for three weeks, Mon- and Worship Music begins at 6:30 p.m. with Mass at 7. The Mass Outdoor games and entertainment on Friday and Saturday. day through Friday from 9 a.m.-noon from June 11-29. Sessions is sponsored by the local Charismatic Prayer Groups - Spirit of Entertainment by Spinn City DJs on Friday, and Quickdraw on will include basic theater movements and techniques as well as Love, and Mercy, the Magnificat and Come and See! For more Saturday. Festival games include a Kid Section with bounce cast parts for the musical. All students will sing and do choreog- information, call Joyce at 717-308-7245. houses. Hot air balloon ride (weather permitting) and chances raphy in the show. Friends and family can see the show on June for a ride for 4 over Lebanon County and Hershey Park. White 29 at 7 p.m. Camp staff includes BJ Meagher, Julie Verano and Pilgrimages and Retreats elephant sale indoors. Basket raffle and chances for many local Denise Auriemma. Open to any students who have completed The Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the business gift cards. Beer garden and small games of chance for grades 4-6 (and grade 3 with approval from school music teacher). National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in adults 21 and over. Cost is $150 for one, or $250 for two students. For information, or Washington, D.C., will take place on Nov. 3. Bishop Ronald Gainer to register, contact BH Meagher at bjmeagher@sainttheresaschool. will lead our diocese on this pilgrimage in celebration of the dio- St. Cecilia’s Church Festival will be held June 7, org. cese’s 150th anniversary. The schedule for the day includes Mass 8 and 9 at 750 State Drive, Lebanon. Meals served from 4-7 p.m.: Thursday – spaghetti; Friday – fried fish; Saturday – The Heritage Chorale of Lancaster will present “Lux and time for confessions, private prayer, touring of the shrine, Aeterna – Eternal Light” at St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg and visiting the spacious book and gift shops or having a bite to chicken pot pie. Bands from 7-10 p.m.: Thursday – The Johnson Brothers Band; Friday – Galbraith, Briody & Friends; Saturday on June 3 at 4 p.m. Featuring selections “Lux Aeterna,” “Jubilate eat in the cafeteria. Those wishing to attend should contact their Deo,” “The Lily and the Rose,” “Be Not Afraid,” “Good News, The parish, as the parishes will be making their own arrangements for – Quickdraw. Baked goods, food court, attic treasures, bingo, games, kiddieland, bounce rides, raffle tickets and more. Chariot’s Comin’,” and more. Visit www.theheritagechorale.org for bus transportation from their parish to the Shrine and determining information. pickup locations, times, cost, etc. Smaller parishes may wish to The Annual Prince of Peace Parish Picnic will be join with others in reserving buses as a region. For those wishing held on July 8 from noon-8 p.m. at Cibort Park in Bressler. Please The Knights of Columbus Council #3625 are spon- to drive on their own, there is ample parking at the Shrine. A join us for a day of family, friends, delicious food and entertain- soring an “All You Can Eat Breakfast” in the Parish Center of Prince schedule for the day and a list of parish buses will be made avail- ment. The usual menu offerings of lamb, pork, barbeque, sodas, of Peace Parish in Steelton on June 10 from 9 a.m.-noon. Join us able here when it is available online at www.hbgdiocese beer, mixed drinks and wine will be available, plus much, much for the following menu: eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee more. Entertainment will be provided by various musical groups and juice. Cost is $8 for adults, $6 for children 6-12, and children Women of Grace Annual Retreat at Malvern under 5 years of age are free. Tickets can be purchased from any July 13-15, 2018. New this year will be a for your listening and dancing pleasure, and there will be games Retreat House for kids to enjoy. All are welcome! Knight or at the door the morning of the breakfast. You may call the Young Women of Grace Retreat on July 14. Speakers this year parish office at 717-985-1330 to purchase tickets as well. include Johnnette Benkovic, Kathleen Beckman and Father Philip The 2018 St. Joseph Carnival in York will be held Scott. Registration cost includes lodging and all meals. Normally a June 12-16 from 5-10 p.m. Sunshine Shows will be returning Vacation Bible School will be held at St. Joseph Parish sell-out! Register at www.womenofgrace.com or www. with their family friendly rides. New & improved games for teens in Dallastown June 18-22 from 9 a.m.-noon. The theme this year malvernretreat.com. Questions? Contact Chris Arnold at carnold@ and younger kids. For the over 21 crowd, the beer garden will be is “Shipwrecked and Rescued by Jesus.” VBS will meet in the womenofgrace.com or 717-379-6041. returning with a few nice additions and once again will be hosted school’s cafeteria located at 251 East Main Street, Dallastown. by the Jamaica Mission team. Our annual $10,000 cash raffle is Registration is now being accepted. A free-will offering will be St. Patrick Parish Foreign Mission Ministry/ always a hit! Tickets can be purchased at St. Joseph Parish Of- asked. For more information, call Tim Tracey at the Religious Trip. Is your heart calling you to serve the poorest of the poor in fice or at the carnival. Food trucks from Big Chippers BBQ, Rita’s Education Office at 717-246-9959. Kingston, Jamaica? Join St. Patrick Parish in Carlisle on a mission Italian Ice, Smoothie King, Aunt Lydia’s Pretzels, Z&D Fries, service/retreat to Kingston Jamaica Oct. 31-Nov. 7, 2018. A man- A rare production of Arthur Penn’s operetta Bricker’s Fries, Sam & Jo Gyros, and quesadillas from Dave’s “Rose of the Danube” will be presented in Finestra Hall datory meeting will be held June 20 from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Patrick Kitchen. Parish on Marsh Drive in Carlisle. Limited reservations. Age at Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg on June 8 at 7:30 requirement: high school students, college students and adults. The Annual St. Mary’s Summer Fun Festival will p.m. and June 9 at 2:30 p.m. Dr. Robert Rempe, a Shakespear- Contact: Lynn Ditlow at [email protected] or 717-243-4599. be held June 22 and 23 at the Parish Center, 750 State Drive, ean scholar and former English teacher at Bishop McDevitt High Lebanon. A variety of family friendly activities, entertainment, School, and Kathleen Torchia Travers, founding general director of Join Father Dwight Schlaline on a pilgrimage to food and bingo can be enjoyed on both evenings of the festival. Capitol Opera Companies, Inc., will co-direct the show. Costumer the Holy Land from Jan. 7-17, 2019. Daily Mass at holy sites, Midway hours are 5-11 p.m. both nights. Musical hit sensation Keely Thompson will work her magic with the costumes. “Rose” licensed Christian guide, accommodation in First Class hotels (five Pentagon kicks off the festival Friday evening from 7-11 p.m. will be sung by Alyssa Brode and Kira Kaplan; Matt Mangus will nights in Jerusalem, three nights in Tiberias, on the shore of the Saturday evening’s live entertainment will be highlighted by sing the tenor lead. “Rose of the Danube” is a period piece set in Sea of Galilee, one night in Tel Aviv), breakfast and dinner daily, Laredo, also from 7-11 p.m. Friday evening features a fish dinner the 1930s. As an operetta, it is packed full of operetta humor and land transportation by deluxe motorcoach, roundtrip motorcoach beginning at 4 p.m. in the air-conditioned Parish Hall. A variety antics. General admission for the show is $20. Student admission from Shippensburg to Washington Dulles Airport, roundtrip airfare of our famous mouth-watering menu choices including chees- (up to age 18) is $10. Purchase tickets at the door or online at from Dulles to Tel Aviv on Lufthansa, and more, for $3,289 per per- esteaks, internationally famous pulled pork, pizza and desserts www.capopera.com. son/double occupancy. For complete details, contact Karen Hurley are available both evenings. New this year in our kid’s zone is at [email protected] or George’s International Tours at (800) skeeball and bull riding, in addition to bounce houses, midway Job Openings 566-7499, [email protected] or visit www.georgesintl.com. games, barrel train, clown and magic show. We also offer bingo, Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown Join Father Kenneth Smith on a pilgrimage to plant sale, bake sale, flea market and book sale, chair massages, is currently accepting applications for the following positions for Marian in Portugal, Spain and France from Oct. 15- and jewelry. Raffle tickets will be sold as well. Call Bob Mettley at the 2018-19 school year: full-time Social Studies teacher, full-time 26, 2018. Daily Mass, professional tour manager and local guides, 717-507-6508 for raffle tickets and details. Family and Consumer Science teacher, full-time French and Spanish teacher, golf head coach, and cheerleading head coach. accommodation in First Class hotels (two nights in Fatima, one St. Joan of Arc Parish Festival will be held June night in Salamanca, one night in Avila, one night in Zaragoza, two Interested applicants should send their résumé and cover letter to 14-16 from 5-10 p.m. Dinners in the cafeteria include chicken Mr. Richard La Rocca, Delone Catholic HS, 140 S. Oxford Ave., nights in Lourdes, three nights in Barcelona), breakfast and dinner cacciatore on Thursday, and lasagna or stuffed cabbage on daily, land transportation by deluxe motorcoach, roundtrip motor- McSherrystown, PA 17344 or e-mail [email protected]. Friday and Saturday. Take-outs available at 3:30 p.m., seating Deadline is June 8. coach from Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia Airport, roundtrip airfare dining available from 4-7 p.m. Entertainment by DJ Dave Willey from Philadelphia on nonstop flights with American Airlines, and on Thursday, Everyday People on Friday, and Luv Gods on Maintenance and housekeeping person needed more, for $3,499 per person/double occupancy. For complete de- Saturday. Festival foods, kids’ games, video games trucks, face for Lebanon Catholic School to start immediately. Position tails, contact Karen Hurley at [email protected] or George’s painting, silent auction, money raffles, games of skills, bingo, is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the premises, International Tours at (800) 566-7499, [email protected] or inflatables, basket raffles, jewelry sale, plant sale and Tour of facilities and equipment. Position assists in the maintenance of visit www.georgesintl.com. Hershey raffle. Visit www.stjoanhershey.org or call 717-533-7168. program of cleaning, painting, grounds keeping, snow removal etc. as necessary. All applicants will have to have updated clearances Education & Enrichment The annual Divine Redeemer Parish Summer upon employment. Please email Chris Fisher, cfisher@ Festival in Mount Carmel will be held on the parish lebanoncatholicschool.org. Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Abbottstown picnic grounds and in Divine Mercy Hall (400 Block of West will be hosting “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” on June 8 from 6:30-8:30 Cherry Street) June 15 from 4-10 p.m. and June 16 from 3-10 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Guests of all ages are p.m. Featured at the rain-or-shine event will be the ever popular welcome. Our discussion will provide an overview of appropriate theme baskets, Father Moran’s cake wheel, ice cream, delicious Submission Deadline for Notebook interpersonal boundaries, healthy relationships, and how to find homemade ethnic and traditional food favorites, homemade The deadline for submissions for the June 8 edition is help for yourself or someone you love that is dealing with domes- baked goods, live bands, raffles, rip-offs, Kidz’ Zone, and refresh- tic/family issues. No registration is required. Wednesday May 30 at 4:30 p.m. Written announcements ments. We will be selling “The Washington, DC Trip Package” should be sent e-mail to [email protected]. No pre- Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish’s Peace and Social raffle tickets. A theme basket pre-sale will be held June 14 from designed ads, posters or PDFs, please. Justice Committee will present “Believed” as well as The 6-8 p.m. in the gym. Potato cake sale June 15 from 4-10 p.m. The 16 - Catholic Witness • May 25, 2018 Regional Encuentro Helps Delegates Value Importance of Knowing Christ Members of Diocese of Harrisburg among Delegates By Jennifer Mauro bounds so an occasion like this Catholic News Service gives us a chance as a diocese to lift up our Hispanic people to Looking to Jesus’ rapport make sure that they feel welcome with the Apostles as an example, and an important part of our grow- hundreds of faithful came together ing diocese,” he said. in Freehold, N.J., as missionary The meeting continued work disciples in an effort to grow His- that had started at the parish and panic ministry in the U.S. Church. diocesan levels. The delegates “Knowing Jesus is a two-way were preparing a document recap- relationship, not only to encoun- ping best practices in Hispanic ter Jesus, but allowing Jesus to ministry. encounter us and know us as we Throughout the regional pro- really are,” said Andres Arango, cess, dialogue is essential, said national representative for Region Sister Ruth Bolarte, director of the III of the V Encuentro. Office for Cultural Diversity Min- About 350 delegates from Penn- istries in the Diocese of Metuchen. sylvania and New Jersey, which “Many times we are just waiting make up the region, gathered at St. for the top to make decisions, but COURTESY OF JACLYN CURRAN Co-Cathedral the Encuentro process starts on the Delegates from the Diocese of Harrisburg who attended the regional Encuentro will represent in Freehold April 28 to participate level of the people, the base. We the diocese at the National Encuentro in Texas next September. From left are Aida Pichardo of in a regional Encuentro, one of are planning with the people, not St. Joseph Parish in Hanover, Clarisa Rosario of San Juan Bautista Parish in Lancaster, Jaclyn 14 nationwide leading to the V for the people,” said Sister Ruth, Curran, Diocesan Coordinator of Multicultural Ministries, Manuel Jimenez of Corpus Christi Parish Encuentro Sept. 20-23 in Grape- a member of the Sisters of the Im- in Chambersburg, and Esteban and Jackie Hernandez of Immaculate Conception BVM Parish in vine, Texas. maculate Heart of Mary. York. “What are we doing to help oth- Supporting the delegates in their ers know Jesus Christ?” Arango work, bishops and archbishops M. Deliman, auxiliary bishop of with Christ, an encounter that cuentro, a seventh or an eighth,” asked. “If we ask to be missionary from the region joined discussions Philadelphia; and Bishop Joseph fills us with joy, an encounter that she said. “We need to make them disciples, it’s Team Christ. ... First and talked with the faithful one C. Bambera of Scranton. invites us to a new time of evan- more aware that they’re important. we encounter Christ, second we on one. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, arch- gelization, marked by that joy, ... They’re the ones who are going follow Christ and third we share The bishops also concelebrated bishop of Newark, was principal and that guides the Church in the to carry on the baton for future Christ. Never stop communicat- Mass for the delegates. The group celebrant and homilist. coming years.” generations. When you tell them ing.” included Bishop O’Connell, “The joy of the Gospel fills the He continued, “If we have that the ball is in their court, they Bishop David M. O’Connell Bishop James F. Checchio of hearts and lives of those who meet everything, if we have Christ, feel, ‘Okay, so I have a responsi- of Trenton called the gathering a Metuchen, New Jersey; Bishop Jesus,” Cardinal Tobin said in because the father is in him and bility; it’s my job to keep moving “wonderful event” for the diocese. Manuel A. Cruz, auxiliary bishop his homily, which he preached in he is in the father, what more do forward.’” “The Hispanic and Portuguese of Newark; Bishop Dennis J. Sul- Spanish. “The V Encuentro should we need to live deeply and know Karla Gonzalez, coordinator of population is growing leaps and livan of Camden; Bishop Edward be fundamentally an encounter his salvation? Faith needs patience Hispanic ministry in St. Joseph and meekness to be able to take Parish, Toms River, N.J., said the root, little by little.” Encuentro experience has already Jaclyn Curran, Coordinator of borne fruit. She’s part of a team IOCESAN ILGRIMAGE Multicultural Ministries for the that has been evangelizing in D P Diocese of Harrisburg, remarked people’s homes. to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the that “The Harrisburg delegates left “The V Encuentro is such an the Region 3 Encuentro energized important process because it leads Immaculate Conception and grateful for the opportunity us to bigger faith in our Church,” to learn from other dioceses from she said. “We are able to come Washington, DC our region. Our delegates made together in a culture we didn’t contributions to the national work- know much about, the American Saturday November 3, 2018|From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ing document that will become the culture, and we have been very national pastoral plan for the His- welcomed.” In Celebration of the 150th Anniversary panic ministry. Some of the topics Marriage ministry is another of the Diocese of Harrisburg addressed by our delegates were area of focus for the V Encuentro, Hispanic vocations, immigration which is how Theresa and Eu- 1868 – March 3 – 2018 and youth ministry. They are eager genio Porras became involved in to continue this important work the process. The couple work with at the National Encuentro and to Marriage Encounter at St. Joseph begin implementing its findings in Parish in Bound Brook, N.J. Holy Eucharist our diocese.” “We have to work with giving Celebrated by Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer Juliana Cano, youth ministry more training to the adult com- coordinator at St. Joseph Parish munity so they become better in Keyport, N.J., is representing parents,””Theresa Porras said, second-generation Hispanic youth stressing that the effort includes Eucharistic Adoration ministry leaders in the Encuentro migrant workers. By educating process. She said young people the faithful in Church practices are an important priority being before they return to their home Most Holy Rosary reflected in the documents. countries, “we’ll have perma- Prayed in languages of the Diocese in “If we don’t work with youth nent people who will work in the now, there won’t be a sixth En- Church,” she said. select chapels of the shrine.

Sacrament of Penance

Free Time Lunch, Private Prayer, Conversations in Faith, Gift Shops and Self-Guided Tour of Basilica

Buses are being sponsored by parishes and are departing from sites across the Diocese; interested pilgrims should contact CNS/JEFF BRUNO their local parish to make travel arrangements. Delegates listen to introductions April 28 before the start of roundtable discussions on Hispanic ministry in Trenton, N.J. For more information: www.hbgdiocese.org/150 About 350 delegates from Pennsylvania and New Jersey attended a regional Encuentro at St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral in Freehold, N.J.