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JOE ROMIE This stained-glass artwork from St. Michael the Archangel in Waterloo depicts the the Epiphany of the Lord, when the Magi from the east visited the Infant Jesus and offered Him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. The solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Christmas, is Wednesday, Dec. 25. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC December 22, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC
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BY ALLISON CIRAULO • Sunday, Dec 22, 10:30 a.m. — Televised Mass, Chapel of the University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne SOUTH BEND — Several hun- • Tuesday, Dec. 24, 4 p.m. — Christmas Vigil Mass, Saint dred parishioners crowded into Joseph Hessen-Cassel Church, Fort Wayne Our Lady of Hungary Parish for • Wednesday, Dec. 25, 12 a.m. — Christmas Midnight Mass, the annual celebration of the feast Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Thursday, Dec. 12. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated Mass in honor of the Marian feast that is Priest appointment commemorated with great devo- tion by Hispanics across Latin Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has appointed America and the United States. Father Michael T. Belinsky, CSC, The evening began with the as Parochial recitation of the rosary, fol- Vicar, Christ the King Parish, South Bend, lowed by a dramatic retelling effective December 22, 2013. of the apariciones (apparitions) of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego. Actors from the parish presented the story of the Deacon appointment humble peasant’s encounters with the Virgin and the miraculous Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has appointed appearance of her image upon Deacon Maximino Montalvo Juan Diego’s cloak. to the diaconal At the beginning of Mass, ministry at Our Lady of Hungary Parish, Bishop Rhoades offered a word South Bend, effective December 3, 2013. of congratulations to the assem- bly, acknowledging the impor- tance of the feast for the parish’s Latino community. “¡Viva la Pope Francis is third Virgen! (Long live the Virgin!),” he exclaimed, and with great fervor the faithful responded, pope to win Time’s “¡Viva!” In his homily, Bishop Rhoades highlighted the centrality of the Person of the Year honor Church’s Marian doctrines to BY CAROL GLATZ its evangelical mission. “The KEVIN HAGGENJOS Virgin Mary reveals Jesus to us Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades incenses the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe and carries us to Him. We cannot during the annual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope announce Jesus Christ, true God Thursday, Dec. 12, at Our Lady of Hungary Parish in South Bend. Francis is not seeking fame or and true man, without speaking accolades, but being named Time of His mother. We cannot confess magazine’s Person of the Year faith in the Incarnation without “Marian devotion helps us to live said. will make him happy if it helps proclaiming that the Son of God as faithful disciples of the Lord,” Mass was followed by the attract people to the hope of the ‘was conceived by the Holy he said, “in order to be for others performance of a traditional Gospel, said the Vatican spokes- Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,’ ‘salt of the earth and light of the Mexican dance called the danza man. as we say in the Creed.” world.’” He noted that devotion de Matachines. Based in Elkhart, “It’s a positive sign that one of The apparition of Our Lady of to Mary demands a sound rejec- the Matachines dance troupe trav- the most prestigious recognitions Guadalupe in 1531 on Tepeyac tion of popular cultural values in els to parishes around the diocese in the international press” goes Hill, near present-day Mexico exchange for the standards of the to perform for special occasions. to a person who “proclaims to City, sparked a conversion Gospel. The roots of the Matachines the world spiritual, religious and of unprecedented proportions At the close of Mass, Bishop can be traced back to Spain, but moral values and speaks effec- among the indigenous peoples Rhoades again expressed his grat- it was introduced to Mesoamerica tively in favor of peace and great- CNS PHOTO/TIME INC., HANDOUT VIA REUTERS of Mexico. The shrine erected in itude to the community of Our during the Spanish conquest er justice,” said the spokesman, The cover of Time magazine’s the Virgin’s honor still contains Lady for Hungary for hosting the and has evolved into a distinctly Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi. the miraculous image imprinted celebration. Mexican folkloric dance in The choice of Pope Francis Person of the Year issue, featuring on Juan Diego’s cloak and is the “It gives me great joy to see honor of the Virgin. The dancers, “is not surprising, given the Pope Francis, is pictured in this most popular site of Catholic pil- so many of you this evening!” ranging from young children to wide appeal and huge attention” Dec. 11 handout photo. grimage in the world. Bishop Rhoades said, recalling adults, were dressed in brightly to his pontificate so far, Father “This is why we can call that only a few years ago the colored costumes and donned Lombardi said in a written state- Mary the Star of Evangelization,” Latino community at the parish elaborate headdresses, dancing in ment Dec. 11, shortly after Time Bishop Rhoades affirmed. “The consisted of just a few dozen various formations to the beat of announced it had named the pope of Facebook. The magazine says encounters that took place members. He thanked the parish- large drums. for the annual feature. the title goes to the person or idea between the Virgin Mary and ioners for their hospitality and One parishioner was particu- “Rarely has a new player on that “for better or worse ... has Juan Diego helped the Mexican “testimony of faith,” exhorting larly moved by the Matachines the world stage captured so much done the most to influence events people to discover in Mary a them to continue to grow and dance. “It has been passed down attention so quickly — young and of the year.” Mother who loved them and evangelize the community of through so many generations in old, faithful and cynical — as has The pope “does not seek fame recognized their dignity. From South Bend. Mexico, but it’s not that com- Pope Francis,” Time said on its and success, because he serves Tepeyac Hill, through Mary, the Father Kevin Bauman, pastor mon to see it here in the U.S.,” website. “With a focus on com- to proclaim the Gospel and message of Jesus was proclaimed of Our Lady of Hungary, was said María de Jesús Belmares. passion, the leader of the Catholic God’s love for everyone,” Father to all the Americas. The miracle equally gratified by the turnout She explained that she was the Church has become a new voice Lombardi said. But if the recog- and the message of the Virgin of for the event — a sign of the last of at least four generations of conscience.” nition “attracts women and men Guadalupe became the gift from parish’s growing and fruitful in her family to participate in a Blessed John Paul II was and gives them hope, the pope is Mexico to the universal Church.” ministry. The planning for the Matachines dance group in her named Person of the Year in happy.” Just as Our Lady of Guadalupe evening’s festivities began eight home province of Monterrey, 1994 and Blessed John XXIII in The spokesman added that was the cause of conversion and months ago, he said, as new Mexico. Belmares was impressed 1962. Pope Francis would also be apostolic zeal in Juan Diego’s members of the parish brought with the beauty and organization Other past honorees include pleased if the magazine’s deci- time, Bishop Rhoades pointed to fresh ideas. several U.S. presidents, Mahatma sion “means that many have the effect that our love for Mary “This year was the biggest Gandhi, Adolf Hitler, Josef Stalin understood, at least implicitly, should have in our daily lives. celebration yet,” Father Bauman GUADALUPE, PAGE 6 and Mark Zuckerberg, founder this message” of hope. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC December 22, 2013 Christians can’t be gloomy because Jesus always brings joy, pope says
BY CAROL GLATZ sorrow, the pope said. “This true joy even remains during times of trial, suffering, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — too, because it is not superficial, Sadness is a sign of being far but lies deep in the person who from Christ because Jesus offers trusts in God and confides in everyone the strength to persevere Him.” with hope and joy, Pope Francis Christian joy and hope are said. grounded in God’s fidelity, “in “God is the one who came to the certainty that He always keeps save us and offer help, especially His promises,” he said, adding to hearts gone astray,” he said that this joy flows from knowing before praying the Angelus Dec. you are welcomed and loved by 15, Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday. God. “The Church is not a ref- Christian joy is found in Jesus uge for sad people, the Church Christ’s faithful and boundless is a house of joy” because the love, he said, that is why “when a Christian message is “Good Christian becomes sad, it means News” — “a proclamation of joy he has strayed from Jesus.” for all people,” he said. “However, it’s necessary then Despite the rain, tens of thou- to not leave him alone! We must sands of pilgrims turned out in pray for him and make him feel St. Peter’s Square for the weekly the warmth of the community,” prayer and to have the pope bless he said. the figurines of Baby Jesus that Before the pope appeared at children bring and then place in the window of the apostolic pal- their Nativity scene at home or at ace, people in the square sang school. “Happy Birthday” ahead of his The pope asked the children CNS PHOTO/TONY GENTILE, REUTERS Dec. 17 birthday when he will to remember him when they pray Children in St. Peter’s Square hold up figurines of the baby Jesus as Pope Francis leads the Angelus at the turn 77. in front of their Nativity scenes Vatican Dec. 15. Children observed an annual tradition by bringing their Nativity figurines for the pope to The day before, children and just as he remembers them in his bless. parents he met in the Vatican’s prayers. Paul VI audience hall gave him a surprise birthday party marked Before the Angelus, the pope God always shows the greatness said that no matter how big peo- with singing and a real cake with of His mercy.” candles. The children and fami- ple’s sins and limits, Christians Perhaps people may think their are not allowed “to be weak and lies use the Vatican’s St. Martha sins are so great that it is impossi- Dispensary, a maternal and pedi- waver before difficulties and our ble to start over, he said. “You’re own flaws.” atric clinic. wrong. You can. Why? 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God and the study of who we are.” For information/fee and registration, “The more we learn about God, Butler worked for the versions in television programs, call 1-888-882-1391 or [email protected] the more we learn about who we Archdiocese of New Orleans in cat- commercials and all kinds of things are, but the converse is also true: echesis and then in 2006 went full “that we’re becoming desensitized the more we learn about how God time with Dumb Ox Ministries, a to it,” he said. made us as male and female, the nonprofit he cofounded in the New “(Theology of the body) is a more we learn about God and His Orleans area, to help educate others beautiful way to pull back the veil plan for us.” Butler said. “This is about the teachings of theology of on it and to show the problem is not PUT YOUR MONEY TO WORK an exploration as revealed through the body. sexuality or the beauty of the body NATIONAL 1 the human body, specifically mas- Theology of the body, which is because those things are good that culinity and femininity with the based on a series of 129 talks that God made,” he said, “and the sexual CATHOLIC two being created for the other to Blessed Pope John Paul II gave desire is actually a good that God SOCIETY OF Annuities become one flesh and to understand from 1979 to 1984, “is a great gift calls us to come together.” FORESTERS IRA AND ROTH what that means.” we now have in the Church to help “But it’s when we rip our sexual Sexuality, Butler said, is a part us grow ourselves and help our chil- desire apart from love, and we make Home Office: NON-QUALIFIED AND QUALIFIED, of theology of the body that “helps dren grow too,” Butler said. it into something that’s about use — Mt. 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It just grew dote to the scourge of pornography, cesefwsb.org or (260) 399-1436. from there.” which is showing up in soft core 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC December 22, 2013 Pope at audience: fired shots and injured two at the school before killing himself. One Americas, open your arms 15-year-old girl remained in crit- to poor, immigrants, unborn ical condition, one was released from the hospital and three stu- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope ews riefs dents were treated for anxiety as Francis prayed that Catholics N b crisis counselors arrived on scene throughout the Americas would after the tragedy, according to offi- open their arms to the poor, to cials. The shooter, identified as Karl immigrants, to the unborn and to the Halverson Pierson, 18, was a student aged just as Mary opens her arms to POPE FRANCIS LOOKS AT PICTURES DURING A VISIT at the school. Denver Archbishop all. Anticipating the Dec. 12 feast of Samuel J. Aquila responded to the Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness TO ST. MARTHA DISPENSARY school shooting saying, “the battle of the Americas, Pope Francis said, between good and evil continues. “I ask all the people of the Americas Unfortunately for all of us ... we to open wide their arms, like the are once again confronted with the Virgin, with love and tenderness.” effects of a culture that has little Speaking in Spanish during his gen- respect for life and is desperately in eral audience Dec. 11, the first pope need of God’s merciful healing,” he from the Americas explained that said in a Dec. 13 statement. “As we “when Our Lady appeared to St. prepare our hearts for the celebra- Juan Diego, her face was that of tion of the birth of Christ, let’s keep a woman of mixed blood, a ‘mes- our youth in our prayers.” tiza,’ and her garments bore many symbols of the native culture. When the image of the Virgin appeared on Vatican official says not the tilma (cloak) of Juan Diego,” the pope said, “it was the prophecy to expect papal encyclical of an embrace: Mary’s embrace of on poverty all the peoples of the vast expanses VATICAN CITY (CNS) — An of America — the peoples who official at the Pontifical Council already lived there, and those who for Justice and Peace said that, were yet to come.” despite widespread news reports and the statement of an Italian Archbishop says shooting bishop, he does not expect Pope Francis to write an encyclical on shows ‘battle between the subject of poverty. “If you good, evil continues’ asked (the pope) he would prob- ably say to you, ‘Why do we need CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CNS) — CNS PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO VIA REUTERS an encyclical? What is the encycli- Arapahoe High School students cal supposed to tell us that we don’t tearfully reunited with parents the Pope Francis looks at pictures of himself during a visit to the St. Martha Dispensary at already know?’” said Jesuit Father afternoon of Dec. 13 after a lone Michael Czerny. gunman with an apparent grudge the Vatican Dec. 14. The maternal and pediatric clinic serves mainly immigrants. GUADALUPE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 of the evening’s events, and espe- cially pleased to see the church “so full of people.” Another parishioner, Jacinta Delgado, shared Belmares’ senti- ments. “Everything was beauti- ful,” she said, “But for me, the most important part is the Mass.” Delgado and her husband had been anticipating the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe since the end of October, when they began say- ing a daily rosary in preparation for the occasion. “It’s a very special day, because we are honoring our Queen,” Delgado explained. PHOTOS BY KEVIN HAGGENJOS “She is the Mother of us all, but Actors from Our Lady of Hungary Parish present the story of Juan Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades speaks to the packed congregation on the feast because she specifically chose to Diego’s encounter with Our Lady of Guadalupe before a special Mass on of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Our lady of Hungary Parish on Dec. 12. He come to Mexico we love her and the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Thursday, Dec. 12. told them, “The miracle and the message of the Virgin of Guadalupe venerate her even more.” became the gift from Mexico to the universal Church.” The evening concluded with a reception in the school gymnasi- A special band um adjacent to the church, where and colorfully the parish provided an assortment clad dancers of food and beverages customar- perform at the ily prepared for the feast day, annual celebra- including Mexican sweet bread, tion of the feast hot chocolate and tamales. of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Our lady of Hungary Parish on Dec. 12, where Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated a special Mass. December 22, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7
IGNITE retreat for teens Wabash student’s artwork slated Feb. 7-9 at Bishop chosen for Missionary Dwenger Childhood Association FORT WAYNE — The second ArounD the Diocese contest annual IGNITED, Acts 2:3, a NORTH MANCHESTER — Grace retreat specifically for high school Bryant, daughter of Mark and Terrie teens, will be held Feb. 7-9 at Bryant of North Manchester, was Bishop Dwenger High School in one of 24 national winners in the Fort Wayne. Sponsored by the ST. NICK VISITS CATHEDRAL BOOKSTORE Missionary Childhood Association Diocese of Fort Wayne-South (MCA) Christmas Artwork Contest. Bend, diocesan high schools and Winners were honored at a various parishes, this retreat is special ceremony and Mass at the designed to bring hundreds of high Basilica of the National Shrine school teens together before the of the Immaculate Conception Eucharist for conversion through in Washington, D.C., on Dec. music, talks, sharing and prayer. 6. Winning entries were chosen Teens are encouraged to attend from approximately 10,000 entries and help promote the retreat. Last from children in grades K-8 and are year’s retreat was a huge success displayed throughout the Advent with over 130 teens, and the hope and Christmas season at the basilica. is that even more will attend the They are also featured as e-greet- 2014 retreat. ings at www.MCAKids.org. For retreat information, regis- Bryant is a fifth grader at St. tration and to watch the highlight Bernard School in Wabash and a video from last year’s retreat, visit parishioner at St. Robert Bellarmine www.ignitedretreat.com. Parish in North Manchester. For registration, teens and par- ents may visit www.ignitedretreat. com. Adult volunteers may also use that link. Marian Art Club sponsors Santa’s Workshop for homeless MISHAWAKA — The Art Club sponsored its 16th annual Santa’s Workshop at the Center for the CATHEDRAL BOOKSTORE Homeless in South Bend on Dec. 12. The Art Club members under the St. Nicholas makes a visit to Cathedral Books and Gifts on Saturday, Dec. 7, and visits direction of Kitty Gunty set up craft with the small children while parents shop and enjoy hot wassail and cookies. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MARK AND TERRIE BRYANT tables for the guests to make Christmas Grace Bryant is pictured with decorations and gifts. This is one of Father Andrew Small, national the center’s favorite Christmas events dents of all ages. The entire Marian with the residents at the center. This in attendance, as well as 20 Marian director of the Pontifical Mission because there is something for resi- community is invited to participate year there are over 80 Marian students teachers and staff. Societies in the United States. Solidarity with the poor emphasis at Our Lady of the Road
BY ALLISON CIRAULO ness” of criticism and grumbling. Saturday and Sunday mornings, and “That’s why it’s so good that guests are offered access to shower we have places like the Catholic and laundry facilities as well. SOUTH BEND — Ten years ago, Worker in our diocese, where the Volunteers like the Coman family on the evening of Dec. 12, 2003, the focus is on charity,” the bishop said. bring coffee and food to guests at St. Peter Claver Catholic Worker “Pope Francis is also calling us to their tables and stop to visit with House in South Bend welcomed its have this focus, on charity and on people as they make the rounds. very first guests. A family, looking serving the poor.” Coman values the openness he for shelter from the bitter December Aimee Shelide Mayer, a long- senses around the Catholic Worker cold came to the door and were the time volunteer at the Catholic community as well as the emphasis first of hundreds of guests since to Worker and First Friday regular, felt put on relationships, “both with God be received as Christ himself, in that the bishop’s presence at Our and with other people.” need of a place to stay. Lady of the Road was an inspiring In his remarks at the end of The small staff of Catholic sign of solidarity. “It’s compelling to Mass, Bishop Rhoades expressed his Workers drew their inspiration from see our local bishop respond to this appreciation for the St. Peter Claver Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin, call from Pope Francis to be close to Catholic Worker community and for founders of the first Catholic the poor,” she said. “It should lead all those whose generosity supports Worker house in 1933 in New us to do the same.” the works of mercy at Our Lady of York. Armed with only the works ALLISON CIRAULO Solidarity with the poor is cen- the Road. The bishop added that he of mercy and trust in God’s provi- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrates Mass, Dec. 13, at Our Lady of the tral to the mission of the Catholic would like to see a Catholic Worker dence, the fledgling staff opened Road in South Bend, a weekend drop-in center for the homeless, and Worker. First Friday attendees house in Fort Wayne someday too. their home and their hearts to South a ministry of Peter Claver Catholic Worker community. Every month the always include a mix of volunteers, As the gathering coincided with Bend’s poor. Catholic Worker community also holds a “First Friday” Mass, potluck and students, and families, as well as the memorial of St. Lucy, Bishop A decade later the Catholic discussion for the clarification of thought in the dining room at Our Lady guests of the Catholic Worker hous- Rhoades related the story of the vir- Worker continues to welcome of the Road. es and folks from the streets. gin martyr, blinded for her faith, to guests as Christ in disguise, both in “This place brings everyone the season of Advent, in which we their residential houses of hospitality Worker community also holds a moved from the first to the second together,” said Joe Coman, age 13. anticipate the coming of the light for men and women as well as at “First Friday” Mass, potluck and Friday in order to accommodate the His family of 10 lives close to the of Christ. “In her courage we see Our Lady of the Road, a weekend discussion for the clarification of bishop’s schedule. Catholic Worker houses and is regu- that the light of faith cannot be drop-in center for the homeless, thought in the dining room at Our In his homily, Bishop Rhoades larly involved in the activities at Our extinguished by any visible dark- which opened its doors in December Lady of the Road. reflected on how, like the people in Lady of the Road. ness. May St. Lucy intercede for 2006. The community depends Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, who Jesus’ time, we are often tempted Earlier in the day on Friday, all of you here at Our Lady of entirely upon volunteer labor and first visited the Catholic Worker to complain. Instead of keeping our Coman and his siblings had spent the Road and all who come here, financial donations from its benefac- houses this past August, celebrated focus on God and living as Christ’s several hours at Our Lady of the and may her faith encourage and tors. Mass for the gathering on Friday, disciples, he said, we allow our- Road serving breakfast. A hot inspire us in our pilgrimage of Every month the Catholic Dec. 13. This month’s Mass was selves to fall into a “spiritual sick- breakfast is served there on Friday, faith.” 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC December 22, 2013
How I made What Christmas means to me
BY DOMINIC MAMMOLENTI blessings. My Grandma God laugh Mammolenti y name is Dominic bakes a home- made cake every BY MARK WEBER Mammolenti. I am nine years old and in fourth year. She puts Mgrade at Mishawaka Catholic School. candles on and I want to tell you what Christmas we all sing got married. That made people laugh. means to me in 2013. happy birthday God’s chuckles came later. The Christmas season began Dec. to Jesus and Way back in another century when 1 with Advent. I help my mom, dad blow out the I did marry, it amazed many who thought and sister decorate the Christmas tree. candles. At I was going to laugh my way through life As I decorate, I remember all of the the end of as a happy bachelor, but before the wed- Christmases I got to celebrate with the day, we ding bells stopped ringing, I was a happy my Grandpa John before he died. I come home husband. think about how much I miss him and we light Actually, I was kind of a sappy hus- but know he gets to celebrate Jesus’s the fire- band ... positively giddy in my new life- birthday in heaven with all the angels place and style. Overnight, everything changed. I and saints and that makes me happy. watch a was now half of a partnership living in a I look forward to volunteering at Christmas new apartment, in a new city, attending the Homeless Shelter with the Marian movie. a new parish and looking at life in a new High School Art Department. I get I don’t way. My beloved and I found excitement to decorate ornaments, stockings and want the in shopping for kitchen tools in the five- cookies to give to other children. I day to and-dime and being identified at “Mr.” pray that they all get homes that they end and and “Mrs.” can put their decorations in. I invite I can’t Now here’s the part that made God them to Mass and hope they will wait laugh; my new persona as Mr. hunter come. to cel- gatherer somehow made me think that the I look forward to the Mishawaka ebrate sacrament of Matrimony bestowed upon Winter Festival. I get to visit with Jesus’ birthday again me an all-seeing power to observe future Mayor Dave Wood, ice skate, watch next year! events and I said to my wife in all serious- outdoor movies and get warm by the ness, “We’ll have four boys and call them bonfire. up really early to open our presents Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.” (that’s My mom has a daycare for teach- and check our stockings. My mom when God probably thought — this twerp ers’ children. I love doing crafts with and dad make us wait until 8 a.m. We Mark is so mixed up, he’s entertaining). all the kids. I like to dress up as Santa have brunch with my Grandma Diana You see, I was right about the number and give them candy canes. and my Aunt Jenny. Then we get but wrong on the gender to the maximum I look forward to Mass on to go to my Grandma and Grandpa degree. In time we were blessed with Christmas Eve and after Mass, my Mammolenti’s house for spaghetti Dominic Mammolenti is a student in Helen, Elizabeth, Louise and Tess. dad makes really great homemade and meatballs. I get to celebrate Gina Lehmann’s fourth-grade class Did I say blessed? That doesn’t begin pizzas. Christmas with my aunts, uncles and at Mishawaka Catholic School and a to cover the joy of being a dad with four On Christmas, my sister and I get cousins. We thank God for all our member of St. Monica Parish. daughters. We prayed, played, fished, cooked, sang, danced, wrote songs, learned to drive and continue to have a wonderful life together, which even gets better with grandchildren. Without a doubt, I treasure this time Young adult views stresses, joys of Christmas season together because my dad died when I was 10 years old, making both of us losers, not babies are supposed to be held.) wants of me. having a life to share. BY DANIELLE VOIROL I look forward to volunteering For Christmas, I’ll visit my fam- Recalling a Christmas spent overseas around Christmas, partly because it ily — mom and dad, grandma, aunts, and the one time in my life when I did not reminds me of the fun I could be having uncles and cousins (and a little later, get to Mass on Christmas day enriches ecember is busy. I stress out the rest of the year. my sister and her family, too). This Christmas at home. I was a sailor on the over Christmas gifts. I attend The Saturday before the solemnity year, I’ll leave my grandma’s house on U.S.S. Patoka. Our quarters were warm parties, showing up late because of the Immaculate Conception, I joined Christmas Eve to drive an hour and a DI underestimate how long it takes to and comfortable and we had turkey with other University of Dayton alumni in half so I can sing with my church choir. all the trimmings, and heard Bing singing cook whatever food I’ve decided to hosting a winter festival for kids from We have a small music group — usu- “White Christmas” ... but it was a differ- bring. I stay late at the office, trying to low-income families. Al (class of ’70) ally four singers, an organist and a gui- ent scene on shore in Kobe, Japan, where cram extra work into my days so I can and I helped the kids decorate cookies. tarist or two — and three of our singers a trip to the docks in a liberty launch zig- take some vacation time the week of I passed out cookies and wiped plastic may be unavailable. Even with other zagged between masts of sunken ships and Christmas. I watch the radar for ice and knives clean so the red and green frost- people filling in, I’ll have to step up this the city itself bombed to ruins. snow. ing wouldn’t contaminate the white. Al year. I like singing, and I have a pretty Christmas for anyone is a birthday I’ve kept my Christmas decorations showed me how much better it was to enough voice, but I don’t know much cake that adds a candle each year — simple. I live in an apartment, and I’m let the colors mix, giving the kids vari- about leading music. Still, God seems flaming reminders that the days between 31 and single, so the decorations I’ve ous shades of pink and brown and mint to have a thing for choosing people who Christmases are our real gifts and how put up are just for me. My Christmas green. seem underqualified, so I think I’ll fit they are used is a personal responsibility. tree is 14 inches tall, made of rose- At alumni events, people talk about right in. If I show up and sing, the con- Let us hope that with time, the candles’ mary and decorated with popcorn and their careers, and for the past eight gregation will do the rest. increased heat and light will lead the cranberries. Besides paper snowflakes, years, I’ve told people that I work as an After Mass, I’ll put Jesus in my beholders to prudent use of these irre- my only other decoration is a wooden editor in book publishing. This year, I Nativity set. Then I’ll drive back to placeable gifts. Nativity scene. The Magi are confer- had something new to add: I’ll be out rejoin my family. We’ll share food, ring on a bookshelf, and the camels lie of a job at the end of April due to com- open gifts, listen to my cousin and uncle nearby. Mary and Joseph have their pany restructuring. play guitar, sing a little off-key and own bookshelf across the room. Baby I’m sad to see many of my cowork- enjoy each other’s company. Maybe I’ll Jesus isn’t out yet, but when he does ers losing their jobs, too, but I feel show off my new frosting-mixing skills. come, he’ll fit in Mary’s arms. That’s something like hope. Maybe losing my I’ll thank God for what He’s given me, my favorite part of my Nativity set, job is a gift: a reason to move on, to try and I’ll offer some gifts for the birthday because as much as I love the imagery something new. I have time to reflect boy, too: my voice, my company and of Jesus in the manger, I’m sad to leave on what I want to do with my life and, the year ahead. him there. (After spending time with my more importantly, time to ask what God six-month-old nephew, I’m pretty sure December 22, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 A wonderful life
little girl sits at an old piano, thumping out the notes of the carol, TEEN A“Hark, the herald angels sing/ Glory to the newborn King.” TABLET Men, women and children, all laughing and crying, surround New mom a table stacked high with bills and coins. Then they break into song: “For auld lang syne, my CAROLINE PETERSON dear, for auld lang syne/We’ll take a cup of kindness yet for relates to in the second scene the young auld lang syne.” Whenever I hear “Hark, the George Bailey jumps into the Herald Angels Sing,” I see that icy pond to pull out his brother in my mind’s eye — the last Harry. That is, we later learn, mysteries scene in the classic Frank Capra an act that ends up saving more movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.” than one life, because in the If you haven’t seen the film, future Harry rescues a ship of Megan drop this newspaper and go soldiers from certain death. of and Josh watch it. Now! As a young man, George, Swaim “It’s a Wonderful Life” is at a dance, lightheartedly gives are shown a film whose plot is driven by up a few moments of his time with their sacrificial acts of mercy and when a friend urges him, “Dance Christmas PHOTO PROVIDED BY MEGAN AND JOSH SWAIM daughter kindness, both small and large. Lucy. It begins with a sacrifice, in fact: TEEN, PAGE 10
BY MEGAN SWAIM ing our new life as a family. and far away from home? And the incredible, MIND As a new mom, the myster- BLOWING reality of the ies of Christmas — the reality of reparing for Emmanuel is Incarnation has never been more God-made-man — are all wound different this year at the real to me than it is now that up in the gritty details of life Swaim house. I’d like to say she’s here. I find myself walking with a new baby, and I marvel at Pthat we have been unwrapping a with Mary and the Baby Jesus the humble, perfect love of God. J book for every day of prepara- throughout each day, wondering What wondrous love, indeed, tion, or creating our own Jesse and marveling about their life and for my Creator and Redeemer to O tree ornaments, or even faithfully relationship, the intimacy they come to me as helpless as this lighting the Advent wreath each shared as mother and Son. baby. And I find myself so grate- night to prepare for Christmas. When I am sitting in the early ful for Mary’s perfect mother- Y But the truth is that in the first morning hours nursing Lucy, hood. He deserved a mom who week of Advent the candle was lit I can just see Mary doing the was perfect, one who didn’t have a grand total of one time. And I very same thing with the Baby to shove sin and selfishness out don’t see any successful Pinterest Jesus — counting His fingers and of the way to make room for WISHING YOU projects in our future. toes, running her finger along His Him. Our life with a newborn is too cheek, marveling at His tiny lips So my prayer during this messy right now. But in spite of and long eye lashes. messy, un-Pinteresty, post-partum A Very Blessed the lack of outward preparation, I I wonder did she have any season is that I can make room am still hopeful that this Advent trouble nursing? Did she miss the for the Child Jesus through my Christmas Season and Christmas can be incredibly feeling of Him moving and kick- own child, and through my moth- fruitful spiritually, because it is ing inside of her? erhood — imperfect though it my first as a mom. And being a As I change diapers and try may be — enthrone Him. mom has changed everything. to calm Lucy when she fusses I The reality of waiting and pre- think of Mary and how she might paring a place have never been have soothed a crying Jesus. so real to me as they were this What songs did she sing to Him? year through the nine months of And as I struggle to keep all Offering your choice of: the “things” together I wonder Megan Swaim is director of Youth pregnancy — longing to hold my Minister at St. Pius X Parish in child in my arms, and anticipat- what it must have been like for •Comprehensive 24 Hour Nursing Care both of them to be so vulnerable Granger.org. •Rehabilitation Suites & Services •Independent and Assisted Living Apartments •Alzheimer and Dementia Care •Adult Day Services
Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community 1900 Randallia Drive - Fort Wayne (260) 484-5555 www.saintannehome.com 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC December 22, 2013 Christmas TV Mass Specials St. Monica Parish TEEN FORT WAYNE 222 West Mishawaka Avenue - Mishawaka CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Christmas Morning 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Christmas Mass Schedule WFFT-TV 55 with (my sister Mary), will you? Live from the Tuesday, December 24 … Aw, come on. Be a sport. University of Saint Francis Chapel Just dance with her one time and Celebrant: Rev. Edward Erpelding 4:30 pm and 10:00 pm you’ll give her the thrill of her life.” Chaplain, Parkview Medical Center Sign language interpreter at 4:30 pm It ends up one of the most SOUTH BEND (Choir will be caroling beginning at 9:30 pm) important decisions in George’s Christmas Morning 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. life: Mary becomes his wife. WNDU-TV 16 Wednesday, December 25 The list goes on: George gives Broadcast live from Fort Wayne up his chance to go to college so that Harry can. He and Mary 10:00 am give up their honeymoon money to prevent a run on the bank. He v takes over the Savings and Loan Blessings of the season! in the small town of Bedford Falls Solemnity of Mary to prevent the evil banker Mr. JOHN LEY Tuesday, December 31- 6:30 pm Potter from controlling his home- Monument Sales, Inc. town. Then on Christmas Eve Mr. Wednesday, January 1 - 10:00 am Potter launches his final assault on Memorials of distinction the Savings and Loan, and on the and Custom Built Granite Counter Tops commonplace heroism of George Anthony J. Ley • Regina Ley Bailey. And on that night, George 101 Progress Way, St. Rd. 8, Avilla, IN 46710 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception begins to wonder whether it is worth it to endure what seems to 1100 South Calhoun Street - Fort Wayne him to be a useless life. 260-897-2333 • 260-897-3005 Fax His Christmas battle centers Christmas Eve Masses: around the question: “Is the strug- gle of life worth it?” Is it worth it 5:00 PM (Children’s Mass) if his life has been but one series Midnight Mass of mundane events, meaningful to Holy Cross and (Music begins at 11:30 PM) no one (so he supposes) but him and his family, a life of fighting St. Stanislaus Parish bleak ordinary fights and sacrific- 1050 Wilber St. Christmas Day Masses 415 N. Brookfield South Bend ing himself for love? South Bend 9:00 & 11:00 AM The answer, he learns when he Holiday Schedule is given the chance to see what Christmas Eve - December 24 the world would have been like 4:00 pm - Holy Cross Church New Year’s Masses without him, is emphatically — Vigil Mass December 31 - 5:00 PM yes! “Every man on that transport 5:30 pm - St. Stanislaus Church January 1 died. Harry wasn’t there to save Midnight Mass 12:00 am - St. Stanislaus Church them because you weren’t there to 9:00 & 11:00 AM (Prelude music to precede Midnight Mass) save Harry,” the angel Clarence, the answer to the prayers of Christmas Day - December 25 George’s friends and family, 10:00 am - Holy Cross tells him. “Strange, isn’t it? Each Visit the Cathedral during this Season of Grace 2013 man’s life touches so many other lives, and when he isn’t around he Mary, Mother of God - January 1, 2014 leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?” Vigil: 5:30 pm, December 31 - St. Stanislaus Great things come in small packages, as the cliché goes, and 8:30 and 10:30 am - Holy Cross Merry Christmas from the most wonderful of lives and events often happen below the toDAy’s cAtholic surface of our notice. Thanks be to Frank Capra for telling us what a wonderful life you had, George Bailey. Regardless of the weather or the food Modern film critics trumpet served at a holiday feast, or whether your story as “inspirational” — a lukewarm, vapid word. No, your you are alone or in the midst of many, story is more than inspirational. It is a story that in its bracing Christmas is always a look at the past. truth points to the true meaning of Christmas — the Son of God, lying in a manger, unable to raise AtA the Catholic Cemetery of Fort Wayne, his own head. Merry Christmas, we deal with time in a unique blend George Bailey, Mr. Potter, Bedford Falls — because love can of the past, the present and the future save the world. for all whom we are called to serve.
MayM the Blessings of the season be yours.
3500 LAKE AVENUE FORT WAYNE (260) 426-2044 ASSOCIATION, INC. Caroline Peterson is a teen writer from St. Pius X Parish, Granger. December 22, 2013 COMMENTARY 11 Respecting the journey Stewardship — ourning the loss of a loved those closest to us. Christmas: Giving or greed one can be a dizzying pro- I have learned that family cess in its own rite. Then M members of a deceased loved one HOPE hristmas seems to heighten add to the mix the demands of the sometimes find it difficult to sup- our awareness of the needs holiday season and you may have a port one another in their grief. It’s IN THE recipe for heart-wrenching sorrow. Cof others, and a Christian A not that they don’t want to be gentle steward tries to maintain this Support during our most difficult and compassionate with each other, MOURNING times is essential to the healing pro- disposition throughout his or her WAY but their own feelings of confusion entire life. Perhaps the start of cess of grief. But many of us have and pain typically render them more KAY COZAD found that the holidays, or any spe- this disposition is the awareness introspective than helpful. of our own poverty. OF LIFE cial anniversary day, can be daunt- You see, each family member HARRY VERHILEY ing even with the best of support. This awareness is an interior enjoys a unique relationship with grieving the loss of a child or par- attitude of being “poor in spirit” Consolation comes in many their loved one complete with all ent. What works for the healing of — spiritually detached from our forms. Some find it with a close the joy and foibles that come with one may not be the best advice for possessions. We cannot be poor will make us the people God friend or coworker. Others join a that personal kinship. Each member another. Mourning styles between in spirit if we are striving after intends us to be. Think about grief support group or church group. has a need to mourn the loss of their genders is especially notable, but riches and wealth, but only if our it — people do not form golden Still others find solace speaking particular relationship and a height- that’s for another column. spirits are seeking God, and if we calves and bow before them with a counselor or member of the ened need to be understood in their This past spring a friend of mine use our riches as a means to give today. No, the strange gods of our clergy. Most of us, I think, expect to grief. But at the same time their died after a very short and painful God glory — then our spirits are day come wrapped on Christmas find support in the midst of family. understanding toward others’ pain is battle with cancer. Hers is a close- attached to God, not riches. Our morning, and include anything Many of us are blessed with family sometimes diminished. knit family that gathers religiously hearts should be set on God, who that takes the place of God and members who will stay the course Understanding others in their every week for Sunday dinner. Her is much greater than anything we demands our devotion before with us as we navigate the stormy pain means recognizing and accept- family supports the work of each could possibly possess. God. waters of grief. Many times though, ing the unique circumstances and other, vacations together and shares We must guard against greed God should have the first place rather than feeling supported by style set forth by each individual as much of life’s journey together. because there is always the in our hearts; our relationship family, we may feel misunderstood, they walk their path of grief. Grief possibility of self-deception, with Him should influence admonished or even abandoned by over losing a spouse is different than HOPE, PAGE 12 rationalization and justification every decision we make in life, about how we are living our everything we think, say, do, lives. Have you ever heard purchase, give away or receive. anyone declare that they were If we love anything — anything, Unite with the Lord this Advent greedy? Rarely, if ever in our more than the Lord — it is a false contemporary society, do we hear idol. We should have a burning states that he is an Apostle, occasion of remembering the anyone give such a declaration desire within us to be faithful THE called by the Lord to proclaim Lord’s birth. The Church sees (as Zacchaeus did in Luke’s stewards of all that we possess the Gospel. Above and beyond another purpose, and it provides Gospel, Chapter 19). and this requires us to take everything, he was God’s servant, Advent to assist us in this purpose, Greed is something that is inventory and discern God’s will. SUNDAY obediently following Jesus. Of in our effort personally to unite deceptive, easy to rationalize and Draw closer to our Lord this course, the Apostle devoutly with the Lord. easy to justify. Seldom do we Christmas. Only with His help GOSPEL believed that Jesus was Lord and Our union with God, so intimate recognize that we have enough, can we look beyond our own MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Savior. that we can possess even God’s not to mention too much. We needs and desires, and truly love For its last reading, the Church eternal life, occurred because can easily become captive to God and our neighbor, as we presents a section from the Gospel of our unity first with Jesus in a the insecurity of not having should. If we are good stewards of Matthew. Only two of the four common humanity. This union, enough. This self-deceptive view of God’s gifts, we are then acting 4th Sunday of Advent Gospels, both of them Synoptics, established by creation, was of our possessions also seems in faith, and acting on God’s will. recount the birth of Jesus. Matthew completed in the Lord’s own to continue to expand as we go Then we will be using His gifts Mt 1:18-24 is one of these Gospels. Luke is the humanity. through life — looking for more. as He designed us to use them, his weekend the Church other. We ratify and reinforce our What is the point in that pursuit if not only for our own enjoyment celebrates the fourth and last This weekend’s reading recalls own personal unions with God by we have what we need? but for the glory of God. Sunday of Advent 2013. the conception of Jesus. It is very individually choosing holiness. Throughout the Christmas T clear, as in Luke, that Jesus had no Thus, Advent is at our disposal. For its first reading, this season, and as we approach weekend’s liturgy offers a reading earthly father. He was the son of The question is if we shall respond. the new year, take inventory of from the first section of the Book Mary, a human being, and since Growth in faith and in how God has blessed you, and of Isaiah. This reading refers to she alone was the earthly parent, discipleship has never been easy. consider how you might share Harry Verhiley is the director of King Ahaz of the southern Hebrew Jesus received human nature itself Advent liturgies often centered on those blessings with others. This Development for the Diocese of kingdom of Judah. The reference from her. John the Baptist, killed because of application of generosity really Fort Wayne-South Bend. allows scholars to date this In this story, Joseph is his fidelity to God. prophecy. concerned, to say the least. He Facing our own temptations, the Ahaz reigned in the last third of first understandably wonders if Church reassures us. “Be strong,” the eighth century before Christ. his betrothed has been unfaithful it advises. God will strengthen and Saint of the Week To be kind, he is not regarded to him. How else could Mary enlighten us. He has never failed in as having been a remarkably have become pregnant? An angel, love, mercy and guidance, given in successful king. It is easy to Gabriel, one of God’s messengers, and through Jesus. Stephen understand why Isaiah prodded relieves Joseph’s mind by revealing him more than once. that the unborn child is in fact the first century Son of God. Prompting Isaiah’s interest Crosiers December 26 in Ahaz, or in any king, was not It is more than simply a necessarily the monarch’s obvious chronicle of the conception and power and prestige, but rather the birth of Jesus, divine though READINGS Christianity’s first martyr was probably a Greek Jew. Stephen’s fact that the king first and foremost these events may have been. The Sunday: Is 7:10-14 Ps 24:1-6 Rom story is recounted in the Acts of the Apostles. He was among coming of the Messiah is a sign, was the servant of God. The rulers 1:1-7 Mt 1:18-24 the first seven deacons chosen to serve the Hellenist Christian perfect and penultimate, of God’s Monday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24 Ps were God’s assigned and anointed community in Jerusalem. But the wonders he worked rattled local agents. This religious fact overtook everlasting love for humankind. 25:4bc-5ab, 8-10, 14 Lk 1:57-66 all other considerations. The God never fails, is never absent Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a 16 Jewish leaders. Witnesses at his trial before the Sanhedrin gave from people. final judgment of how well kings Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29 Lk 1:67-79 false testimony, and Stephen defended himself with a stirring performed was whether or not they Wednesday: Christmas Day speech recalling the long history of Israel’s relationship with God were truly loyal to God. Reflection Is 52:7-10 Ps 98:1-6 Heb 1:1-6 and calling the Jews “stiff-necked people” who “always oppose the Urged to be loyal and devoted, Jn 1:1-5, 9-14 Ahaz was promised a sign of This weekend the Church calls Holy Spirit.” As he was stoned to death outside the city, he cried Thursday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 Ps God’s favor. It was the birth of a us to observe the last Sunday of out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” He is the patron of bricklayers, Advent. The season of Advent 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc-17 Mt 10:17-22 son, whose mother was Ahaz’s stonemasons and numerous individual Christian churches. young bride or a virgin who was is the careful and focused period Friday: 1 Jn 1:1-4 Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 his concubine. preceding Christmas. It is more Jn 20:1a, 2-8 St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans than a time to prepare for a festive Saturday: 1 Jn 1:5-2:2 Ps 124:2-5, Saints day of good food and good cheer. provides the second reading. 7c-8 Mt 2:13-18 © 2013 Catholic News Service Introducing himself, Paul firmly Of course, it looks to the 12 COMMENTARY December 22, 2013
Ethical directives and the care of SCRIPTURE SEARCH pregnant women in Catholic hospitals Gospel for December 22, 2013 Matthew 1:18-24 t the beginning of that the interests of the two can December, the American sometimes be in conflict. In certain MAKING Following is a word search based on the Gospel ACivil Liberties Union filed situations — for example, when the reading for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Cycle A: the a sweeping federal lawsuit against child is very close to the point of confusion, and relief, of Joseph. The words can be the U.S. Conference of Catholic viability and the pregnancy is at risk SENSE OF found in all directions in the puzzle. Bishops over its Ethical and — it may be recommended to delay Religious Directives for Catholic early induction of labor in the hope BIOETHICS MOTHER MARY BETROTHED JOSEPH hospitals, alleging that the direc- that the child can grow further and BEFORE HER HUSBAND MAN tives, with their prohibition against the pregnancy can be safely shuttled FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK SHAME DIVORCE BEHOLD direct abortion, resulted in negligent to a point beyond viability, allowing ANGEL IN A DREAM SON OF DAVID care of a pregnant woman named both mother and child to be saved. CONCEIVED BEAR A SON NAME Tamesha Means. Ms. Means’ water Sometimes expectant management SAVE PEOPLE FULFILL betrayal of the healing purposes of broke at 18 weeks, leading to infec- of this kind is not possible. Each case PROPHET VIRGIN AWOKE tion of the amniotic membranes, will require its own assessment of the medicine at its most fundamental followed by spontaneous labor and risks, benefits and likely outcomes level. Such an action invariably fails delivery of her child. The child lived before deciding whether it would be to respect both the human dignity DREAM MESSAGE only a few hours. appropriate to induce labor. of the unborn patient and his or her human rights. It also gravely violates During the course of these events, When a woman’s water breaks D I VORCEMAHSJ Ms. Means went a Catholic hospi- many weeks prior to viability and a mother’s innate desire and duty to tal in Michigan several times, and, infection arises, long-term expect- protect her unborn baby. If she finds YEFULF I LLDBO herself in the unfortunate situation according to the lawsuit, was sent ant management of a pregnancy is RLSCHJEBKEEH home even as contractions were start- often not possible. In such cases, of having a severe uterine infection ing. The lawsuit not only suggests induction of labor becomes medi- during pregnancy, she, too, would AP JOOGEP TNAE appreciate the physician’s efforts to that she should have been given a cally indicated in order to expel the MOSSNHRRENRR drug to induce labor early on, but infected membranes, and prevent treat her without desiring to kill her claims this wasn’t possible precisely the infection from spreading and child, even if the child may end up REEAOOOHK I AH dying as an unintended consequence because the hospital was Catholic causing maternal death. Early induc- EPJLPTFNOGSU and bound by the directives. It further tion in these cases is carried out of treating the pathology. asserts that Catholic hospitals are not with the foreseen but unintended The application of Catholic HEDHHDEDWROS able to terminate a woman’s preg- consequence that the child will die moral teaching to this issue is there- TKEEHEBPA I NB nancy by inducing premature labor following delivery, due to his or her fore directed toward two important “even if necessary for her health,” extreme prematurity. and specific ends: first, the complete OTDNAMMSAVEA because to do so would be “prohib- Such early induction of labor avoidance of directly killing the MAERDAN I NN I N ited” by the directives. would be allowable because the child, and, second, the preservation In point of fact, however, the act itself, i.e. the action of inducing of the lives of both mother and child EL LCONCE I VED directives would not prevent the labor, is a good act (expelling the to the extent possible under the cir- © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com early induction of labor for these infected amniotic membranes), and cumstances. cases. Not infrequently, labor is is not directed towards harming the Based upon these ends, the induced in Catholic hospitals in body-person of the child, as it would Ethical and Religious Directives of the U.S. Conference of Catholic complete conformity with the direc- be in the case of a direct abortion, 53 Toll tives. Directive No. 47 (never men- when the child is targeted for saline Bishops provide important ethical parameters for framing the appropri- he 54 One ___ customer tioned in the lawsuit) is very clear: injection or dismemberment. The 55 Madagascar “Operations, treatments and medica- medical intervention, in other words, ate treatment of both mother and unborn child in high-risk pregnan- ross ord franc (abbr.) tions that have as their direct pur- is directed towards the body-person 56 Sin cies, while simultaneously safe- 123456 7 89 pose the cure of a proportionately of the mother, using a drug to induce serious pathological condition of a contractions in her uterus. One reluc- guarding the fundamental integrity 10 11 12 13 DOWN of medical practice in these complex pregnant woman are permitted when tantly tolerates the unintended loss 14 15 16 they cannot be safely postponed of life that occurs secondary to the obstetrical situations. 1 Author of Romans until the unborn child is viable, even primary action of treating her life- 17 18 19 20 2 Edible seed pods if they will result in the death of the threatening infection. 21 22 23 24 25 3 “There is nothing I shall ___” unborn child.” On the other hand, direct killing Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. is a 26 27 28 29 Deciding about whether to induce of a human being through abortion, 4 Dizziness priest of the Diocese of Fall River, 30 31 32 33 labor involves the recognition that even if it were to provide benefit 5 Time period Mass., and serves as the director of 6 Worn by chefs there are two patients involved, the for the mother, cannot be construed 34 35 36 37 education at The National Catholic 7 Non-Jews mother and her in utero child, and as valid health care, but rather as a 38 39 Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. 8 Good shepherd knows 40 41 42 43 44 45 his ___ uncommon. And though they wish new life from the ashes of our loss. 46 47 48 49 50 9 Ball holder to be united in their grief over the And that is healing! 11 “For the sake of ___” HOPE loss of their loved one, they must So if our family members are 51 52 53 12 Obnoxious noises CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 walk their own path. I believe an immersed in their own grieving 54 55 56 18 Eastern Time important part of that path is learn- and unable to support us, it may 20 Devilish one ing to respect not only our own benefit all if we seek our safe place © 2013 www.tri-c-a-publications.com 22 Related to prison When she died they were collec- journey and all that it entails, but to grieve outside our immediate Based on these Scripture Readings: Is 7:10-14; Rom 24 Lemony 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24 and Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 tively bereft. also the road others take in their family. Join a support group of 25 “I lift my ___ unto search for healing. folks with a similar loss. Or seek the hills.” As the months have moved on ACROSS however, individually these good Walking our own path sounds out a trusted friend or counselor to 29 Spread out 26 Dell people have come to witness the a bit lonely I admit. We each are share the burden of grief. As we 30 Expression of surprise 27 Father of Hezekiah responsible for working through our learn to respect our journey and the 1 Prisoner of war 31 __ Cassino 28 “Enter through the differences in each of their grief 4 Animal doc own grief in our own time and with journey of others’ as well, along 33 Bard’s before ____ gate.” journeys. They each mourn in their 7 Have 34 Roomy our own style. No one else can heal the way we may discover that our 29 Elisha to Elijah own way. One daughter has found a 10 Also known as (abbr.) 36 Takes in custody 32 Copy drawing healing venue in journaling, penning our hearts for us. However, that is own understanding and compassion 11 Sought Holy 38 Jewish scribe 35 Space her deepest thoughts and feelings as where the solitude ends. None of is deepened and that support may Child’s life 39 “Paul, a ___ of 37 Moray a way of acknowledging her grief. us is ever truly alone in our grief. come packaged in people we would 13 Ram’s mate Christ” 39 A stole is a type of Another finds comfort in sharing her God offers His divine consola- not have expected. 14 Cremains vase 40 Oil producers 41 Santa helper grief verbally, but is frustrated with tion through His grace in the very 15 Iranian’s neighbor 42 “___ to be an apostle” 43 Eternal ____ family members who sometimes people around us. 16 Compass point 46 Not Old Testament 44 “Forever and ____, cannot be present to her in her pain. Finding a safe person or group in Kay Cozad is a certified grief edu- 17 Final 48 Bible language Amen.” Their father discovered his renewed which to seek support is paramount cator and news editor of Today’s 19 Piece 50 The Holly and the ___ 45 Colorer need for companionship and is dat- on our sojourn of grief. It is with Catholic newspaper. She is 21 Marsh bird 51 “Blessed ___ you” 46 Jesus did in boat ing, much to the surprise and dis- those safe others that we process the author of “Prayer Book for 23 Tiny spider 52 Main side of building 47 Swiss village comfort of his offspring. our thoughts and feelings and come Widows,” Our Sunday Visitor, 26 ___ point 49 Thomas abbr. The frustration these family to a resolution about them. It is with 2004, and can be reached at members feel with each other is not them that we can feel safe to try on [email protected]. Answer Key can be found on page 15 December 22, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 ICCL BASKETBALL STANDOUTS NAMED TO SKYLAR DIGGINS TRAVEL TEAM The eighth-grade SkyDigg/Nike girls’ basketball team will be well represented by three members of the Inter-City Catholic League. Gretta Meixel of Mishawaka Catholic School, point guard; Megan Urbanski of St. Matthew, South Bend, point guard; and Keegan Sullivan, power forward from St. Anthony, South Bend, have all been chosen to play for the newly-formed travel team. Over 25 girls from Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Valparaiso and Elkhart participated in a two-day tryout at the Martin Luther King Center in South Sports Bend. The invitation-only tryout consisted of some of the best eighth-grade girls in Indiana. ICCL crowns volleyball champs ICCL basketball heats
the ship for Mishawaka Catholic. win, Mishawaka Catholic has BY JOE KOZINSKI up in Week 2 The score would be tied at 12s, been the team to beat all season 14s, 15s and 21s as the squads long.” BY JOE KOZINSKI Alex Francoeur’s 17-point outburst, MISHAWAKA — A blanket battled impressively back and “It just wasn’t our day. St. dispensed with the Crusaders of of snow firmly covered the area forth, not one player giving in, Pius X outplayed us and never Holy Cross, 44-25. roads, but the inconvenience not a single girl feeling the pres- let us get going,” commented SOUTH BEND, MISHAWAKA St. Thomas relied on double didn’t stop wall-to-wall, shoulder- sure of the championship match. Eversole. “Our girls put together — The second week of Inter-City digit scoring from Tommy Gropp to-shoulder spectators to con- With the score a one-point a good season and with only two Catholic League boys’ basketball and Jacob Maxwell, but came up verge in St. Monica’s gymnasium margin for the Lions, again the eighth graders, we hope to be in heated up as the outside weather three points shy of beating the pow- as the Inter-City Catholic League smallest player on the court, the mix again next year.” took an opposite turn, ensuring that erful Lions of St. Pius X. crowned its volleyball champions. Hickey, had the ball in her hand Pat Whiteman-Gring the direc- local rivals shovel driveways out The Panthers of St. Anthony The matchup of the year and the serve. tor of volleyball for the ICCL before lacing up their shoes. almost doubled the output of Queen would pit undefeated Mishawaka The side winding summed up the play In an early matchup, Durell of Peace, 30-16. Catholic against their northern overhand serves as it was orches- Dorgor and his 18 points helped A basket explosion by St. Jude’s neighbor, the Lions of St. Pius X. found their trated on the Christ the King dispatch the Blazers Branson Bonnell silenced the The Saints of Mishawaka marks and floor, “Area of St. Matthew, 56-31. upstart St. Adalbert squad, 32-21. Catholic had dispatched all of with the high St. Joseph remained atop the In the final contest of the day, their opponents in short order champion- school St. Martin De Porres Division Holy Family, behind scoring from throughout the season with the ship on coaches behind the consistent scoring of Chris Morris (21) and Mason exception of the Lions, when the line, will be Josh De St. Jean (17) to outduel the Ryons (15), squeaked by St. St. Pius lost their match in mid- St. Pius X honored Mishawaka Catholic Saints, 32-21, Michael, 44-40, despite the double- November, but put the only closed the to have despite Brock Van Nevel’s 10. digit efforts of Kevin Schmalzried blemish on the perfect season by door on the any of Corpus Christi, with the help of and Brady Holiday. winning a hotly contested game, match and these tal- 25-23. Mishawaka ented girls The match started off with two Catholic’s perfect playing for them THE GALLEY extremely confident squads that season, 25-21. in the years to come.” Famous Fish & Seafood had both chewed up their oppo- “We just happened to gel as a In other action, the ICCL nents on their way to the finals team at the right time,” explained Colors Championship went to Chicken & Steaks • Banquet Facilities and the talent coupled with each Lions’ skipper Lou Hickey. “We Christ the King Blue as they out- Set Sail Soon! team’s passion would be on full worked on our consistency of dueled Holy Family Blue, 25-19, We now have served over display. serves and having all of the girls 25-23. The match started off with St. bond together as one team, they The sixth-grade division was a 3,000,000 lbs. of our Pius X’s bantam setter Rachel really made us proud of their chess match between the two St. Hickey startling the flatfooted progress today.” Pius X teams with 6-1 outlasting FAMOUS FISH! Saints by reeling off five straight “As for Rachel Hickey, well, 6-2 by the final of 25-19, 13-25 Celebrating our 35th Anniversary! she’s my daughter and plays with and the tiebreaker, 15-4. points on her serve followed www.thegalleydecatur.com by the overhand smashes of her a lot of confidence and has an St. Thomas held up the fifth- teammate Grace Quinn. internal will to win,” remarked grade championship plaque With the score 9-2, Saints’ Hickey when asked about her by beating the Panthers of St. Coach Shannon Eversole called play. “I’m just so happy for the Anthony, 25-10, 25-18. 622 North 13th Street • Decatur • (260) 724-8181 a much needed timeout for his squad to refocus and reenergize itself. 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Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka (574) 234-0687 unoccupied by the Lions’ defense stopped the bleeding and righted 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC December 22, 2013 A Christmas collection portrays many variations Plans are to donate most of the Shown lower left is one of the collection that would gain atten- BY MICHELLE DONAGHEY Nativity scenes to the food pantry smallest nativity scenes I have, yet tion of all who entered the library in Bremen for those who might not may be the most expensive of all during the 2012 Christmas Season. BREMEN — Webster’s Dictionary have one in their home. With each, I I have purchased. I obtained it As I was walking out of the shop defines a crèche’ — manger or plan to leave a message of hope for at a church sale after Mass when a woman was walking in with it in Nativity scene as some are called — the New Year. we were able to buy similar items her arms. I excitedly asked if she as “a set of statues that represents from the Holy Land. While simple, was planning to consign it and told the scene of Jesus Christ’s birth and the significance of its origin — her of my immediate need. Her that is displayed during Christmas.” that it comes from the land where answer was to hand it to me, tell- What I did not realize, until I Jesus was born is very special to ing me she hoped that all who saw started my own collection of man- me. it would be excited and remember gers, crèches and Nativity scenes, was that each one is different depending on the artist and/or the company that manufactured it. My collection ranges from the very simple — a plastic gift from a former religious education teacher of our younger son — to the elabo- rate “living-room-size” manger I display in a place of prominence. The salt Nativity, above, came from a thrift shop in Nappanee It began simply years ago when our older son who is now 30 was a that is part of a church outreach, child. I was desperately seeking, to raising funds for missions. This The largest of all Nativity scenes, no avail, a manger scene that a child was a joyous find as I thought The picture above shows my col- above, comes from Deb Locke, could touch and move the figures as immediately on seeing it of how lection was in the lobby at the who gave me this Nativity after I he or she would imagine the scene we are the salt of the earth. Note Bremen Public Library for the had my display at the library. She to be before and after Jesus’ birth. I the reading from Mt. 5:13 is: “You month of December in 2012. had heard of my need for a large also felt that the actual meaning of are the salt of the earth. But if salt Nativity to fill in space as well as the holiday seemed to be more and loses its taste, with what can it be more lost without people actually to add to my collection. It is now seasoned? It is no longer good for thinking about why we celebrated. prominently set up on a buffet in Director of Religious Education/ anything but to be thrown out and And so my collection began, the living room of our home. starting with a breakable crèche that trampled underfoot.” Pastoral Care had special meaning. It was the one The very tall cloth, china and paper St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Decatur, Indiana that I used to look at with awe and Seeks a Director of Religious Education/Pastoral Care. send up prayers as a child. I moved formed Holy Family scene at right, The responsibilities include but are not limited to: the camels and sheep and other was also obtained at a thrift shop figures so much so that I ended up on the day I volunteered to place •Parish Religious Education Program K-8 breaking one, which my mother my display of crèche scenes for the •Helping at St. Joseph Catholic School glued back together and placed back month of December in the entry- •Working with Knights of the Altar (Servers) in the set for many years until I way at the Bremen Public Library. •Liturgical involvement and training inherited the set. I had prayed that I would find a •Sacramental Preparation •Homebound Ministry I felt then, as I do now, that while large manger scene to complete my This is a full-time position with insurance and benefits. Applicant other decorations such as wreaths, garlands and lights are fine, all of must be active and in good standing with the Catholic Faith with a us need to reflect, especially during solid understanding of the teaching of Jesus Christ as taught by the the busy season of Advent, why we Church, and able to work well with people, possessing a love and celebrate Christmas in the first place. desire to serve the Lord and His people. That is why in my home you would find a crèche’ in every room. Seek the Lord’s guidance and send a simple letter of introduction along with educational background to: DRE Search c/o Fr. Dave Voors CASA St. Mary of the Assumption Parish RISTORANTI 414 Madison Street, Decatur, IN 46733 ITALIANO Fort Wayne Tradition Since 1977 Executive Administrator ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Casa! Ristorante Saint Anne Home & Retirement Community (www.saintannehome.com) (Southwest) is actively searching for a qualified Executive Administrator. Saint Anne Home is 7545 W. 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Comprehensive benefit package is offered. 4111 Parnell Avenue Sunday, 5 January 2014 at 7:00pm Qualified applicants should forward their resume with 483-0202 salary requirements no later than December 31, 2013 as follows: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Casa Grille Solemn Evening Prayer •E-mail a resume to: [email protected] (Northwest) •Fax to 260-399-3070 (confidential fax) 411 E. Dupont Road followed by 490-4745 •Mail to Saint Anne Home, Attn: Administrator Search, A Concert of Christmas Music 1900 Randallia, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 casarestaurants.net The Cathedral is conveniently located Banquets & Catering in downtown Fort Wayne, Calhoun St. near Jefferson 399-2455 free parking and free admission December 22, 2013 TODAY ’ S CATHOLIC 15 REST IN PEACE Bluffton McClosky, OLVM, 85, Casimer J. Lechtanski, hat s appening Robert Dale Morrissey, Victory Noll 91, Christ the King W ’ h CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 ? 91, St. Joseph Epiphany’s EngameStanley Nicholson, 80, Audrey G. Brown, 91, me: should she sign up for RCIA? Is GoingFort Back Wayne to Your Country Ss.By PeterAnother and Route Paul St. Jude WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in thethere diocese. some special Send group in your she needs Walter R. Michalec, 96, to join? By Msgr. Charles Pope of the Sister Carlota Baca, Jadwiga Harriet Our Lady/Good Hope announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic,I asked if P.O. she’d receivedBox 11169, all her Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. - 2010OLVM, 104, Victory Noll Ksiezopolski, 92, Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that requiresacraments an admission – baptism, first charge commu or- JacquelynThere are so K. many Andrews, wonderful St. Adalbert details in the Epiphany story that Mishawaka nion, confirmation. She told me yes. 65, Cathedral of payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call we may lose the essential message:M. Ida Boudonck, 98, Harry Flowers, 92, “Well then,” I said, “You’re Immac./Conception our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. already here. Welcome home.” She Conversion. Now the Latin word fromSt. Bavo St. John the Baptist which we get “conversion” is conver- told me that her brother had been Ruth M. Bolinger, 90, sio which means “a turning around.”Andrew rising Mikulyuk, preceded 79, them, untilJames it came W. andDavis, 86, St. pleading with her to go back to the St. Therese church. She promised him, that this Hence we see the concluding effectSt. of Monica stopped over the place Therese,where the child Little Flower was. Knights plan spaghetti dinner unmarried, who are looking for Youngyear, sheAdult would. overnight That retreatSunday plannedwas theJohn Magi’s H. visit Deitche, to the Lord 84, is that they COST – There is a cost to discipleship. South Bend — The Knights of a place to meet people and share Youngher first adults time at in Mass their in years.20s and 30s “return to their country by anotherNotre Dame Mary E. Lightner, 85, route.”St. Peter To authentically encounter the The magi are moved to give three sym- Columbus Council 5521, 61533 their faith are invited. The eve- are invitedI asked toher an if she’dovernight been to retreat con- Rosemarie L. Hickey, 87, St. John the Baptist Lord is to experience conversion. All bolic gifts as a result of their faith and they S. Ironwood Dr., will have a spa- ning will include a question and Jan.fession, 11-12. and suggestedLearn more some and places reg - James A. Hornak, 81, Basilica/Sacred Heart the elements of this story serve ulti- are costly gifts. Daniel Plencner, 74, ghetti dinner on Friday, Dec. 20, answer period. 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Two Christmas Stories 112 Years Apart Dr. Anthony F. Laviano
He rang the doorbell. It sounded his last stop. He arrived. It had been a long, cold, lonely, exhausting trip. When he started out a winter snowstorm was on the horizon and approaching at full force. Not deterred, he was determined to begin his journey. He needed to fulfill Her request.
On Dec. 20 1896, with luggage in hand at the Superior, Wis., depot he boarded the 11 p.m. train heading Southwest to St. Paul then taking him Eastward across Wisconsin to Milwaukee. The snowstorm was intense. The train slowed to a crawl having to plow its way through snowdrifts. Arriving in Milwaukee he stopped to visit the Capuchin seminary of St. Francis two miles from the depot. The following day he boarded the train to Chicago and upon arrival changed trains to Detroit. Heavy snow slowed the last leg of the train trip to 12 miles an hour. From the Detroit station he took the street car to 1740 Mt. Elliot Ave., St. Bonaventure Monastery. He arrived well after dusk and rang the door bell. It was now Dec. 24, Christmas Eve. - With anticipation he waited for the door to open. He knew that when he stepped through the doorway he would have completed Our Lady’s desire. She related it to him on Dec. 8, 1896, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, the last day of his novena asking guidance of the Blessed Mother. “Go to Detroit,” She impressed upon him. Bernard Francis Casey had completed his initial step to becoming a Capuchin Friar. - The Capuchins at St. Bonaventure were expecting him. He was warmly welcomed by the porter who led him to a chair within the entrance. Unknown to him, such a station in Venerable Solanus Casey, OFM, Cap life would be his and such entrances would one day become his office. The porter soon reappeared with Christmas at the Manger Father Casimir, the superior, and Father Gabriel Messmer, his future novice master. They suggested that My Christmas story is a he have something to eat but his exhaustion satisfied his appetite. He wanted to sleep. - They led him up the stairs to his room behind a wood latch door. Soon he was fast asleep on the narrow iron bed. A simpler one but heartfelt. one-drawered wooden desk with a strait back wooden chair, the only furnishings, kept watch. Light from It took place 112 years later. the Christmas Eve sky coming through the one window blanked the ascetic 9x12 room with restful It is told in an unnoted footnote comfort. - He had only been asleep an hour when the traditional procession before Midnight Mass in the unpublished portfolio of began along the monastery corridors. He was awakened by bells and acapella singing scented with incense. The voices were singing Christmas carols in Latin and German. These languages would later Solanus miracles. confront him in his studies. Listening, he could hear Friars joining the carolers. Approaching his door m he joined them. The procession moved into the chapel. His heart was uplifted and “Silent Night” echoed in his ears. - Father Solanus often told the story of his first Capuchin Christmas and how he felt a flood “Anthony F. Laviano was cured of of happiness during the Midnight Mass. - The words in the Last Gospel of the Latin Mass that Christmas prostate cancer remained a Christmas crèche etched in the soul of Father Solanus Casey. during the 2008 Christmas season “The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.” through the intercession of Father Solanus Casey. Et Verbum Caro Factum StilleNacht! Heilige Nacht! Deo Gratias!” Est, Alles schläft; eisam wacht et habitavit in nobis. Nur das traute heilige Paar. A Ferverino for the Beatification of Solanus Casey Deo gratias! Holder Knab im lockigten Haar, Mary, our mother, we ask you to intercede for us before your son, Merry Christmas as you did at the wedding at Cana, that the beatification Schlafe in himmlischer Ruh! and a of the Venerable Solanus Casey may be brought about. Joyous New Year Schlafe in himmlischer Ruh! We pray that through your intercession the Holy Spirit will bring his beatification about at this time so that we may be strengthened in our faith and filled with gratitude to God.Hail Mary...Glory be... To report favors received through the intercession of Father Solanus, please direct correspondence to the official office in Detroit; The Father Solanus Guild. Dr. Anthony F. Laviano, Chairman and Founder, NANOworld® www.solanuscasey.org P.O. Box 1816 • Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 [email protected]