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Fruitful Harvest appeal under way Aid agencies The 18th Fruitful sound alarm Harvest appeal 2018 is now under BIENNIAL APPEAL way in parishes over crisis throughout the FFRRURUIITFTFFUUULL Lafayette dio- in Yemen cese. Since 1984, the funds gathered in this DIOCEESE HHAAARRRVVVEEESTST By Dale Gavlak ––––––––––––––––– of ––––––––––––––––– Catholic News Service diocesanwide Laafayety te-in-Indiana appeal have AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) provided the — Aid agencies and operating funds Waalkinglking TTooogegetherther Catholic officials are sound- needed to help Supporting inin thethe ing the alarm on Yemen’s meet the the Wororks of LLighhht spiraling humanitarian cri- expenses of sis, calling on combatants to diocesan min- Christ of CChChris istt end the war there and make istries and ser- Please Give badly needed assistance vices. available. ““Youo are thehli liihight o f t he worrldld; Generously let your light shine before Yemen is facing the For more on this others, and glorify your Father largest humanitarian crisis year’s appeal, www.dol--in.org in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16 of this time, according to the see Page 8. United Nations. The impov- erished nation at the tip of the Arabian Peninsula is now the most food-insecure population in the world due Parishes across diocese moving to common database system to the four-year-old conflict. “A war is ongoing in By Chuck Jansen sacramental records, tithing, ware products were in use On top of all those meth- Yemen, but the big world For The Catholic Moment religious education, and var- across the diocese. ods, Deacon Mescall men- does not seem to be very ious reports. But it gets even more com- tioned that a few parishes interested,” said LAFAYETTE — Imagine Each parish in the diocese plicated from there, accord- are still working from paper Paul Hinder, apostolic vicar trying to document your uses one parish database ing to Deacon Mescall. records. of Southern Arabia, which family tree when each system or another, but soon “While some parishes The solution to the “multi- includes Yemen. branch of the family has they will all be using the may have been using a ven- method system” across the “There are innumerable used a different method of same system. dor’s product, the versions diocese has been to adopt people internally displaced recording its members’ his- According to Deacon they were using were differ- one parish data system that because they fled from the tory. Mike Mescall, director of the ent,” he explained. “Addi- all 61 parishes will use. That war,” he told Catholic News That is what it has been diocesan Office of Technolo- tionally, there are a number system is known as Realm, Service. like with parishes when it gy, Communications and of parishes using home- and the goal is to have it in “A wonderful nation with comes to tracking records of Planning, recent research grown solutions based on parishioners’ registrations, found seven different soft- Excel, Access and Word.” (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 11) The opioid crisis in America Addicts,Copyright Catholic families News Service -struggle Please see print editionwith for ‘devastating’ full content reality By Zoey Maraist police. “William is Catholic News Service deceased,” they told her. Judy would learn later that ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) he died of an overdose — — It was a Saturday night, heroin laced with fentanyl. and Billy was eating pizza Billy was 13 years old and watching a sporting when he started using mari- event in the basement bed- juana. When his parents room of his residence, a found out, they decided to “sober living” home. take him to counseling. But He called his mom, Judy, he continued drinking and to chat and confirm that they using drugs. His parents would attend Mass together quickly entered a world they the next day. As he hung up knew very little about. the phone, he told his mom “Our home is very he loved her. “I love you, Catholic. Addiction and jail Recovering addicts Brian Peck and Dan Buckley stand in Billy,” she replied. were the farthest things from the back yard of the sober living home in Annandale, Va., A few days later, Judy our life,” she told the Arling- where they currently live. “I hated the person I turned into awoke in the middle of the ton Catholic Herald, — I became a complete monster,” Peck said of his addic- night to a call from the (Continued on Page 11) tion. (CNS photo/Zoey Maraist, The Catholic Herald) Page 2 The Catholic Moment October 14, 2018

The St. Augustine Guild a tour of the church, which events during the day, Sis- will host its annual Christ- PEOPLE & is among the buildings on ter Rosemary said there mas bazaar from 9 a.m. to the campus that are now will be several “wandering 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, and 9 PLACES listed in the National Reg- times,” when those in a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, ister of Historic Places. attendance will be able to Nov. 3, at the home of the “Guests will tour the walk through the church in Little Sisters of the Poor, church inside and learn silence, observe and pray. October 14 2345 W. 86th St., Indi- about the marbles, paint- “They’ll then have time to 28th Sunday in ings, statues, stained-glass share their insights and anapolis. All items are Ordinary Time handmade by guild mem- windows and other fea- questions with the group,” Cycle B Readings: bers and are of high quali- by Oct. 19. tures,” Sister Rosemary Sister Rosemary said. “We ty. Items will include said. “I will also share sto- will also share prayer. I am kitchen and home goods, All are invited to join the ries about the church’s con- looking forward to this 1) Wisdom 7:7-11 garden and nature center, Sisters of Providence of struction as well as about time to share one of our 2) Hebrews 4:12-13 homemade baked goods, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Mother Mary Cleophas campus’ most beautiful Thanksgiving and Christ- for their upcoming fall Foley, our sixth general and cherished holy places.” 3) Gospel: Mark 10:17-30 mas decor, hostess and architectural tour of the superior, who was greatly There is no cost to attend; or Mark 10:17-27 Christmas gifts, painted campus, from 2 p.m. to 4 instrumental in the build- donations will be accepted. children’s furniture and p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21. ing and decoration of the For more information, call Monday, Oct. 15 more. All proceeds will go Those interested in attend- church.” Mother Mary 812-535-2952 or e-mail 1) Galatians 4:22-24, 26- to the Little Sisters of the ing should meet outside of Cleophas Foley was the [email protected]. To learn 27, 31 to 5:1 Poor for their work with the Church of the Immacu- general superior of the Sis- more about the sisters, visit 2) Gospel: Luke 11:29-32 the elderly in need. All are late Conception. Sister ters of Providence from sistersofprovidence.org. invited to attend. Rosemary Nudd will offer 1890 to 1926. Among other Tuesday, Oct. 16 1) Galatians 5:1-6 St. Francis Spirituality Cen- Four couples 2) Gospel: Luke 11:37-41 ter in Tiffin, Ohio, will host from Our Lady “The Journey of a of the Lakes Wednesday, Oct. 17 Resilient Warrior: Insights Parish in 1) Galatians 5:18-25 from the Post-Warrior Monticello, with 2) Gospel: Luke 11:42-46 Francis” on Oct. 26-28. The a combined weekend inter-denomina- total of 230 Thursday, Oct. 18 tional retreat for all veter- years of 1) 2 Timothy 4:10-17b ans and active duty service marriage, were 2) Gospel: Luke 10:1-9 members will offer healing among those insights from fellow veter- who recently Friday, Oct. 19 ans, contemporary writers attended the 1) Ephesians 1:11-14 and post-warrior St. Fran- diocesan 2) Gospel: Luke 12:1-7 cis of Assisi, for a way to Anniversary genuine peace. Presenters Mass celebrated will include Greg Masiello, Saturday, Oct. 20 by Bishop a trauma therapist and vet- 1) Ephesians 1:15-23 Timothy L. eran, and the Rev. Bill 2) Gospel: Luke 12:8-12 Reese, a Lutheran pastor Doherty at the and veteran. Cost is $175 Cathedral of St. The texts of Scripture per person for program, Mary of the readings for the Mass meals and lodging or $135 Immaculate for every day of the per person for commuters. Conception. week are linked to the For more information or to With Bishop diocesan Web site at register, call 419-443-1485 Doherty are, from left, Ed and Katherine Pratt (63 years), Mike and Sharon Mannion www.dol-in.org. or e-mail peace@ (62 years), Harold and Helen Beiswanger (50 years) and Norb and Fran Rojewski (55 franciscanretreats.org years). (Photo provided) The Catholic Moment USPS 403-610 ISSN 1087-2604 PUBLISHER: Most Rev. Timothy L. Doherty Would you like your ad to be seen in nearly 30,000 homes? EDITOR: Gabby Hlavek ASSISTANT EDITOR: Laurie Cullen

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(Continued from Page 1) groups to fit the parish, not to fit the software,” Peycha use across the diocese by the explained. “In addition, start of the new year. these groups then have the “Realm is a new genera- potential for communication tion of business software between members and lead- specific to the needs of ers.” parish administration,” Dea- She is excited to see the con Mescall explained. potential of this feature as While Realm will allow they get more familiar with parishes to track all records Realm. like registrations and sacra- Rachel Morris serves as mental records, there are the business manager for the added benefits for those who cluster of parishes that use the system as well. includes St. Francis in “Realm goes even further Francesville, St. Joseph in because it is Pulaski and St. Peter in a communi- Winamac. She said their cations tool cluster transitioned from that enables Parishsoft to Realm prior to not only the a training session in Tipton. parish staff, “We find it much more but the Parish representatives attend a Realm training session at Saint Joseph Retreat & Con- user-friendly, especially when it comes to reporting,” parish- ference Center in Tipton. (Photo by Chuck Jansen) ioners to Morris said. “The contribu- Deacon connect and er when they changed parish parishes that have converted sitioning to Realm on Sept. 4. tions are much more easily Mescall communi- assignments.” so far has been positive.” As parish staff members entered as well.” cate with It also helps parish staff Our Lady of Mt. Carmel become more familiar with Another advantage of each other, to be engaged as assist the priests and staff Parish in Carmel made the Realm, Crowley said they using Realm is that she can a faith community,” accord- members at other parishes transition to Realm in are looking forward to the access the database even ing to Deacon Mescall. should any questions about August. According to Glen advantages this new plat- when she is away from the He said there are features the program arise since Ritchey, parish business form offers. office. in the software that will aid everyone will be using the manager, the new system “We are currently setting “We did not have that parishes in their outreach same program. holds much promise for his up the group aspects of plat- benefit from Parishsoft,” and evangelization as well. Realm will also make it parish. form, but we are excited Morris said. Another advantage for easier for parishes to com- “When we start using all about its eventual imple- One of her big concerns parishes is the element of municate with diocesan of Realm’s features, I think it mentation as it will improve was that they might lose security. With the risk of sen- staff. will allow us to better communications between important data when transi- sitive data being compro- “This will be the first time engage our parishioners,” various ministries and tioning to Realm. She was mised with technology, that that the Bishop’s Office will Ritchey said, noting that a among the parishioners pleasantly surprised to find risk can increase if a parish be able to see essential data couple methods of commu- themselves by having one that no data was lost. doesn’t keep its cyber securi- such as the number of nicating with parishioners communication hub,” Crow- Deacon Mescall said that ty up to date. parishioners and families will be especially beneficial. ley explained. the diocese had been looking “One big advantage for across the diocese and to be “I believe this will allow Shannon Peycha, business at the need for a common the parishes is that the soft- able to easily view sacra- us to reach out in new and manager at St. Joseph Parish parish database for more ware and data are managed mental records,” Deacon more effective ways in order in Lebanon, said the parish than two years. Having at the Realm data centers, Mescall said. to continue to evangelize our has begun the transition to researched multiple compa- eliminating the need for In the past, each parish parish,” said Ritchey, whose Realm. St. Joseph’s had been nies and systems that are in parishes to know how to had to update parish data parish used Parish Data Sys- using the Parishsoft Connect various stages of develop- secure and back up their with the diocese multiple tem (PDS) prior to the transi- Now database platform. ment, Realm seemed to be data or to worry about times a year, a procedure tion to Realm. While the staff in Lebanon the best fit for what the Dio- whether they have the which Deacon Mescall “Realm is much more is going through a “steep cese of Lafayette-in-Indiana newest version of the soft- described as a “time-con- user-friendly than PDS learning curve,” according had in mind. ware,” Deacon Mescall suming, manual process.” was,” he explained. to Peycha, they have found Based on the feedback so explained. In order to help parish Melissa Crowley, admin- Realm’s technical support to far from parish staff mem- He said that representa- staff members transition to istrative assistant at St. Louis be more than sufficient to bers around the diocese, it tives from a cross section of the Realm data system, the de Montfort Parish in Fish- meet their needs. appears that Deacon the diocese met with repre- diocese has already offered ers, said the Realm platform “In Realm, the help fea- Mescall’s assessment is cor- sentatives of Realm prior to two training sessions and a has allowed for more effi- ture will list all of the items rect. Realm seems to be the the selection of the program, third session is scheduled for cient operations. related to the current page right fit. and the features and capabil- Oct. 16 at the Saint Joseph “The interfaces are much you are working in. The help Perhaps Peycha best sum- ities of the software were Retreat & Conference Center simpler to use, information list also includes very short marized the enthusiasm for identified as meeting the in Tipton. is readily available on the videos to assist you in what the new database platform in essential needs of the parish- From what he has seen so dashboards without having you are trying to accomplish, an easy-to-understand way. es. far, Deacon Mescall said that to run a series of queries which is great for us visual “I am eager to see how The priests of the Diocese those who have started and, when we do need to learners,” Peycha said. Realm will assist both parish of Lafayette-in-Indiana will using Realm are pleased run queries, the search tem- She pointed out that the offices and diocesan offices also benefit from all parishes with the program. He credit- plate allows for more pre- Realm platform includes its with communicating parish- using the same data system. ed their participation at the cise, focused queries,” Crow- own “university,” with short ioner information,” she said. Deacon Mescall pointed training sessions as a key ley explained. “The results classes regarding the various “This information will be out that “having a common reason for their success. are generated quickly, and features of Realm. This fea- right at the diocese’s finger- solution in the diocese “Because the participation the resulting reports are ture has been helpful as well. tips and they will not need to accomplishes one of the fre- in the training has been well more insightful.” In Peycha’s opinion, the wait on responses from the quent requests we heard attended, the parishes are According to Crowley, St. Realm platform has other parishes via a phone call or from pastors who felt that a moving over to Realm rather Louis de Montfort used benefits, too. e-mail. I look forward to see- common solution would seamlessly,” Deacon Mescall Church Windows for their “Realm allows the parish ing what the future will make their work much easi- said. “The feedback from parish database before tran- to organize its ministries and bring.” Page 4 The Catholic Moment October 14, 2018

St. Cecilia Parish celebrates church building’s 40th anniversary

DEMOTTE — Families land necessary for the new and an array of birthday love to gather and celebrate location had been purchased cupcakes in a rainbow of col- important birthdays, and back in 1966. Father Fox had ors. Nearly every family parish families are no excep- a good understanding of brought special party dishes tion. finance and an innate ability to share. The faith family of St. to enlist good folks in the In preparing for the day, Cecilia Parish recently cele- parish with whom to work. the planning committee brated 40 years in the church Father Paul Wicklum, the made sure to include plenty building they call home. longest serving pastor at the of fun for all in attendance. St. Cecilia’s began in 1953 parish, later talked about the There were three “bouncy as a mission of Sorrowful goal of paying down the castles” outside for children, Mother Parish in Wheatfield, mortgage. as well as a performance by with 52 families. It became The church comfortably comedian/magician Daniel evident that a larger church seats 400 people and Lusk. The day ended with a would be needed as more includes a Blessed Sacra- blessing of thanksgiving. families from the Gary-Ham- ment Chapel, an elevated Many members of the mond region continued to Bishop Raymond J. Gal- contemporary structure. He space for the choir, and a parish, including Ed move into DeMotte. lagher in October 1978. also spoke of how well the room for parents with small Habrowski and Craig Fox, In 1977, pastor Father Tom The recent 40th anniver- church and buildings are children. stepped up to make the cele- Fox broke ground for a new sary party for the church doing 40 years later. The hall accommodates bration a day for all to complex that would include building, emceed by Ed Father Fox shared his 250, with an updated kitchen remember. a church with an attached Habrowski, featured three memories of tackling the facility to meet all needs. hall, offices, classrooms for speakers. building of a large church The anniversary celebra- Information and photos pro- religious education, the rec- The first, Wilbur Hamstra, complex when he was first tion began with a bilingual vided by Judy Crawford of St. tory and a large parking lot. offered interesting insights named pastor of St. Cecilia’s Mass. Then, everyone gath- Cecilia Parish. The first Mass was cele- into the challenges of build- in 1976. ered in the hall to enjoy bar- brated in the new church by ing what was then a very Luckily, the 20 acres of becued pork, side dishes, Left: Father Tom Fox, former pastor of St. Cecilia Parish, enjoyed dinner at the celebra- tion and recalling the building of the church 40 years ago.

Right: The party was a true family affair, as Mary Bean introduced granddaughter Audrey Jensen to the parish faith family.

Lower left: Parish- ioners were treated to two tables filled with a rainbow of cupcakes.

Lower right: Attendees enjoyed an array of dishes for dinner. October 14, 2018 The Catholic Moment Page 5

Guest column Oct. 18 is feast day of St. Luke, the ‘beloved physician’

By Deacon John Etter “beloved physician.” From Mary, the mother of Christ. because these are the sym- Contributing Writer traveling with Paul, Luke Luke is considered the bols of sacrifice. The sacrifice Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Cicero learned much more about first Christian historian. He that Jesus made for the entire Ordained Sept. 14, 2013 the Christian life and soon is the only Gentile writer of world. became well-versed in Jew- the New Testament and the Catholic bloggers have The Church celebrates the ish customs. only writer who relates the written of a variety of ways feast of St. Luke on Oct. 18. It is believed that Luke Christmas story and the to celebrate St. Luke’s feast St. Luke lived in the first cen- had been with Paul when he infancy of Jesus. He is also day. Some suggestions are to tury A.D. and is known as was imprisoned in . It the only Evangelist to pro- have a family dinner consist- the patron saint for physi- appears likely that Luke vide details about the con- ing of beef since St. Luke has cians, artists, brewers and would have met some of the ception, the annunciation, been pictured with an ox; to butchers. other apostles and the visitation and the presen- read from Luke’s Gospel or According to tra- disciples. He would tation of the child Jesus in the Acts of the Apostles; or dition, St. Luke was also have been aware the Temple. to say prayers for missionary the author of the of the Gospels writ- Luke’s unique perspective doctors and medical teams. Gospel according to ten by Mark and on Jesus can be noted in the In the Burg of Glasgow, Luke and the Acts of Matthew. six miracles and 18 parables Scotland, the people make a the Apostles. Little is Scholars believe not found in the other “St. Luke’s Cake,” which is known of his early that St. Luke was Gospels. referred to as “sour cake.” years of life, but it is skilled in literary His Gospel is the Gospel Bloggers suggest a variation an accepted fact that Deacon expression. Luke of the poor and of social jus- of a sour cream apple cake or he was not of Jewish Etter wrote his Gospel tice. He is the writer who sour cream pecan coffee cake. descent. around 60 A.D. and tells the story of Lazarus and Sounds like a delicious When Luke met Paul, he composed the Acts of the the rich man (Catholic Ency- way to celebrate St. Luke’s had already converted to Apostles approximately clopedia). Luke seems to feast! Christianity, but knew noth- three years later. It is reveal Jesus as the man and ing about the beginnings of believed that Luke got his constant friend to the poor the movement, other than information from eyewit- and downtrodden, comfort- At right: A depiction of St. what others had relayed to nesses and documents. It is ing even the good thief, St. Luke the Evangelist is seen him. widely held that one of the Dismas, who was crucified in a stained-glass window Luke was a traveling com- people he interviewed more alongside of Jesus. at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in panion to St. Paul, who than any other witness may Images of St. Luke show New York City. (CNS referred to him as the have been the Blessed Virgin him with an ox and a calf photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Four Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration recently made their perpetual profession of vows at St. Francis Convent in Mishawaka, Ind. Two of the sisters — Sister Maria Faustina Herber, OSF, and Sister Mary Grace Richey, OSF — are from the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana.

Above left are the four sisters: Sister Maria Faustina Her- ber, OSF, Sister Mary Grace Richey, OSF, Sister M. Ignatia Henneberry, OSF, and Sister M. Lucia Richardson, OSF.

Above right: Sister Maria Faustina makes her perpetual profession of vows. Her home parish is St. Boniface, Lafayette.

At right: Sister Mary Grace smiles as she prepares to make her perpetual profession of vows. Her home parish is St. Patrick, Kokomo. (Photos by Chuck Jansen) Page 6 The Catholic Moment October 14, 2018

HAPPENING ... IN THE DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE-IN-INDIANA

Contributions to “Happening friends, music and beer also welcome to attend. [email protected]. ... in the Diocese of Lafayette- will feature entertainment in-Indiana” are most welcome. by the City Lites Band. Lim- Novena for life Scout retreat Send items in writing to: P.O. ited tickets are available CARMEL — All are MUNCIE — The Diocesan Box 1603, Lafayette, IN 47902 and may be purchased at invited to join the Catholic Committee on or e-mail: [email protected]. the parish office or at the parishioners of Our Scouting will host its “Close Please send information at door. For more information, Lady of Mt. Carmel Encounters with God” least two weeks before the e-mail tina@saintlawrence Church in praying a retreat from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. event to ensure timely notice. church.net or call the parish novena from Oct. 15-23 Saturday, Oct. 20, in St. The listing is free. office at 765-742-2107. All for respect life issues, Mary Parish’s Noll Hall. are invited to attend. including mental health, The retreat is open to all Rosary for healing the poor, the environ- Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts in the Church Men’s and Kids’ Page on Page 16 ment, euthanasia, the of all ages. The theme for WEST LAFAYETTE — All women’s retreats unborn and post-abor- the day will be the glorious are invited to join in praying LAFAYETTE — St. Boniface tion, immigrants, vic- mysteries of the rosary. The the luminous mysteries of Parish will hold men’s and in the courtyard of St. tims of war and sexual retreat will include games, the rosary each Thursday women’s retreats on Friday, Lawrence Parish. For more abuse, and religious free- prayers, stories, a craft and for the intention of healing Oct. 12, and Saturday, Oct. information, call Mary dom. Visit www.olmc1.org Mass. Cost is $5 for each in the Church. The rosary 13. The women’s retreat Frances Nelson at 765-742- or www.facebook.com/ Scout; there is no cost for will be prayed beginning with Sofia Cuddeback will 2477 or Marlene Farrell at OLMC1. accompanying adults. Those around noon (after the 11:30 begin on Friday evening 765-742-2655. attending are asked to bring a.m. Mass) at St. Thomas with registration at 6:30 Schoenstatt holy hour a sack lunch; beverages will Aquinas Church. p.m. and two conferences at Rosary at the grotto WEST LAFAYETTE — All be provided. For more infor- 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. It will ALEXANDRIA — All are are invited to join a Schoen- mation, contact Steve Chatot Poinsettia sale continue with Mass for all welcome to come to the statt holy hour with Father at [email protected] or WESTFIELD — Seventh- at 8 a.m. Saturday and grotto at St. Mary Church in Cassian Sama, OP, at 7 p.m. 765-286-5093. graders at St. Maria Goretti lunch for both men and Alexandria to pray the Tuesday, Oct. 16, in St. School are now selling poin- women at 11:30 a.m. A joint rosary at 7 p.m. Saturday, Thomas Aquinas Church. Port-A-Pit settias to help fund their conference will continue at Oct. 13. Join the Daughters The evening will include chicken fund-raiser trip to Washington, D.C., in 1 p.m. Saturday. The men’s of Isabella in reciting the adoration, recitation of the WEST LAFAYETTE — 2019. Cost is $10.50 for small retreat with John Cudde- rosary as Our Lady of Fati- rosary, homily and Benedic- Knights of Columbus Coun- (seven-plus blooms) and back will begin with the 8 ma requested. Those attend- tion. cil 8056 will host a Nelson’s $18.50 for large (15-plus a.m. Mass on Saturday, fol- ing are encouraged to bring Port-A-Pit chicken fund- blooms) plants; both red lowed by conferences at their rosaries, lawn chairs, Calling potential raiser from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 and white are available. 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., family and friends. If rain- spiritual directors p.m. (or until food is sold Pickup will be at St. Maria lunch and the joint confer- ing, bring umbrellas; in case KOKOMO — The diocesan out) on Saturday, Oct. 20, at Goretti on Dec. 7. To place ence. The retreats also will of stormy weather, the Office of Catechesis will Brokerage Brewery. Cost is an order with the students, include exposition of the rosary will be prayed inside host an informational night $10 for a half-chicken and e-mail Maria Seager at Blessed Sacrament, recita- the church. on Thursday, Oct. 18, for “Pit-Tatoes” meal. [email protected]. tion of the rosary and the those interested in spiritual opportunity for confession. Right to Life banquet direction formation. All Spaghetti dinner Oktoberfest/Kokomo Requested donation to LAFAYETTE — The those who are discerning or CICERO — The Knights of KOKOMO — St. Patrick attend is $10 per individual Tippecanoe County Right to have felt called to the min- Columbus will hold their Parish will hold its Okto- or $15 per couple. For more Life 2018 Annual Banquet istry of spiritual direction annual spaghetti dinner berfest from 4:30 p.m. to 8 information or to register will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sat- are invited to attend. The from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Satur- p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. The by e-mail, contact Elizabeth urday, Oct. 13, at The Trails, meeting will begin at 7 p.m. day, Oct. 20, at Sacred Heart event will include bounce Bonner at emcroesel@gmail. 325 Burnett Road. Featuring in the St. Joan of Arc Room of Jesus Parish, 410 Pearl St. houses, bingo, a live polka com or call her at 765-413- keynote speaker David at St. Joan of Arc Parish, Meals will include spaghet- band, raffle, laser tag, bake 9458. Bangs, the gala will include 3155 S. 200 W. The forma- ti, fettuccine alfredo, bread- sale, homemade pretzels dinner, music and more. tion program and prerequi- sticks, salad and desserts. and pretzel bites, face paint- Blood drive Cost is $50 per person or sites will be discussed dur- Free will offerings are ing, a German buffet, corn- DEMOTTE — Knights of $400 for a table of eight. ing the meeting. Registra- requested. All proceeds will hole tournament, crafts Columbus Council 14368 of Sponsorships are available tion packets also will be go to benefit a local commu- booth, book nook, dunk St. Cecilia Parish will hold at various levels. Reserva- available. For more informa- nity charity. All are welcome tank, Volkswagen car an American Red Cross tions can be made at tion, e-mail Evelyn Burton to attend. show/parade, religious blood drive from 7:30 a.m. tcrtl.com. For more informa- at [email protected]. booth, ring toss, petting to 12:30 p.m. CDT Saturday, tion, visit the Web site or “The Shepherd zoo, hand-crafted rosaries, Oct. 13, in the church hall. Facebook page or e-mail WorldWide Marriage Who Didn’t Run” desserts and beverages, a To schedule an appoint- [email protected]. Encounter CARMEL — Our Lady of German photo opportunity ment, call 800-RED-CROSS. Married couples in the Mt. Carmel Parish will host and more. All are welcome Walk-ins also are welcome. “Ethics on the Edges Lafayette diocese and Indi- a presentation on “The to attend. St. Cecilia Church is located of Life” anapolis area are invited to Shepherd Who Didn’t Run: at 334 15th St. SW. CARMEL — Our Lady of restore, renew and rekindle Walking with Blessed Stan- Fish fry Mt. Carmel Parish will host their marriages through ley Rother” at 7 p.m. Tues- LAFAYETTE — St. Public Rosary Crusade a presentation on “Ethics on Marriage Encounter Week- day, Oct. 23, in the church. Lawrence Parish will hold a LAFAYETTE — All are the Edges of Life” after the ends and Sharing Circles. Father Don Wolf, who is fish fry from 5 p.m. to 10 invited to join in the 2018 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Visit www.wwme.org to Blessed Stanley Rother’s p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at the Public Rosary Crusade in Oct. 14. The event will be apply. Upcoming weekends cousin, will provide an parish, 1916 Meharry St. honor of Our Lady of Fati- held in the St. Thomas to be held in Indianapolis inspiring first-person testi- Meals will include fish or ma and to pray for peace in Aquinas Room downstairs. include Oct. 19-21, 2018, and mony about the radical love hot dog, coleslaw, tater tots, the world and healing in The presenter will be Dr. April 26-28, 2019. Couples of the first American-born beverages and dessert. Food the Church. The rosary will Natalie Rodden, a palliative who already have partici- martyr who served in will be served from 5 p.m. be prayed at noon Saturday, care specialist. All attendees pated in a Marriage Guatemala. All attendees to 8 p.m. Cost is $10 for Oct. 13, at two locations in will receive a free copy of Encounter Weekend are will receive a free blessed adults and $5 for children Lafayette: at the corner of “A Catholic Guide to Health invited to join monthly medal of Blessed Stanley ages 5 and younger. The Kossuth and Main streets Care Directives.” The pre- Sharing Circles. For more Rother. All are welcome to evening of food, fun, and by the statue of Mary sentation is free and all are information, e-mail attend. October 14, 2018 The Catholic Moment Page 7

HAPPENING ... IN THE DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE-IN-INDIANA

Hispanic Singles Night Hoefer, Respect Life coordi- Cecilia’s Young Adults. Fall bazaar at 8:30 a.m. The retreat will WEST LAFAYETTE — The nator for the Lafayette dio- TIPTON — St. John the Bap- conclude at 12:30 p.m. There Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indi- cese, will help dispel the Bazaar tist Parish will hold its is no cost to attend. RSVP is ana invites all Hispanic falsehoods and look at the MUNCIE — The Women’s annual fall bazaar from requested to Kim Granlund young adults (ages 18 to 35) facts surrounding end-of- Association of St. Mary 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sun- at [email protected] or to a Hispanic Singles Night. life issues, while also exam- Parish will hold its annual day, Nov. 4. The event will Mary Diener at Enjoy the company of other ining what can be done bazaar on Friday, Nov. 2, feature a full turkey dinner [email protected]. For more Hispanics, dinner, social proactively to promote a and Saturday, Nov. 3. The of turkey, dressing, mashed information, call Kim time and a speaker all in culture of life. For more bazaar will begin from 4 potatoes and gravy, green Granlund at 765-491-0468. one evening. Contribution information, call Mariah p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, beans, choice of salad, of $8 per person is request- Horner at 765-452-6021 or e- including a chili dinner dessert and beverage. Cost Caregiver Healing Retreat ed. The event will begin at 5 mail mhorner@stpatrick- hosted by the men’s Bible for meals is $10 for adults LAFAYETTE — Caregiver p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, in the kokomo.org. All are wel- study group. The event will and $6 for children ages 5 to Companion and the Church of the Blessed Sacra- come to attend. continue from 8 a.m. to 12. The dining area is handi- Lafayette diocese’s Office of ment, 2224 Sacramento noon Saturday with the cap accessible. The day also Family Life invite all care- Drive. For more informa- “End of Life Care Issues: bazaar, brunch and a craft will include bingo, a fall givers to a Caregiver Heal- tion, call Jocelyn Alcala at the Catholic Vision” area for children. Also on market, a silent auction and ing Retreat from 10 a.m. to 2 765-269-4656. LAFAYETTE — A confer- Friday, children are invited raffles. The bazaar will be p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at ence on “End of Life Care to attend tea at the bazaar held in the former St. John the Franciscan Education ¡La Diócesis de Lafayette-in- Issues: the Catholic Vision” and play games, enjoy a the Baptist School, 323 Mill Center, 1501 Hartford St. Indiana invita a todos los will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 snack, complete a craft item St. All are welcome to The ecumenical, Christian jóvenes adultos Hispanos p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the and have their photo taken attend. retreat is being offered to all (de 18 a 35 años) a una Cathedral of St. Mary of the with a princess and super- caregivers in need of noche de solteros! ¡Disfruta Immaculate Conception. hero. Sittings will be from “Reboot! Live!” refreshment, encouragement de la compañía de otros Presenters will include: Dr. 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 6:15 CARMEL — St. Elizabeth and spiritual support, in Hispanos, una cena, tiempo Cecilia May, palliative care, p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Cost is $15 Seton Parish will host a honor of National Family social y una charla todo en Franciscan Health Lafayette; per child to attend the tea. “Reboot! Live!” presentation Caregiver Month this una tarde! Pedimos $8 de nurse practitioner Nadine Participants are welcome to by Chris Stefanick at 7 p.m. November. Speakers Deb contribución. El evento será Cline, palliative care, IU dress up as their favorite Wednesday, Nov. 7. The Kelsey-Davis and Kelly el 21 de Octubre a las 5 p.m. Health Arnett Hospital, and princess/prince/superhero, event is open to all ages. Johnson, co-founders of en la Iglesia de Blessed Bishop Timothy L. Doherty. but costumes are not Tickets may be purchased at Nourish for Caregivers, will Sacrament- 2224 Sacramento The evening will include required. Reservations are http://bit.ly/setonnov7. present and provide Ave. West Lafayette, IN spiritual, legal and practical required for the tea and The parish is located at insights, personal experi- 47906. Por preguntas, guidance on end-of-life care spots are limited. For more 10655 Haverstick Road in ences and stories about the hablen con Jocelyn Alcala al issues. The conference is information or to make a Carmel. All are welcome to caregiving journey. The day (765)269-4656. free and all are welcome to reservation, e-mail attend. will include time for prayer attend. [email protected]. and reflection, music, mas- 40 Hours For other bazaar informa- Grandparents morning of sage therapy, blessing of the Eucharistic Celebration Hog roast tion, e-mail nataliemain13@ reflection hands, care bags, fellow- ZIONSVILLE — St. Alphon- ATTICA — St. Francis gmail.com. FISHERS — Holy Spirit ship, lunch and more. Regis- sus Liguori Parish will host Xavier Church, 407 S. Perry Parish invites all grandpar- ter for the retreat online at a 40 Hours Eucharistic Cele- St., will hold a hog roast Holiday bazaar ents (or soon-to-be grand- www.caregivercompanion. bration on Oct. 21-23. The from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fri- ELWOOD — St. Joseph parents) to join a morning of org/retreat or call the office schedule includes: Sunday, 5 day, Oct. 26. Cost is $8 for Parish will hold its 24th prayer, reflection, discussion at 765-423-1879. Registration p.m. Mass, Eucharistic pro- adults and $5 for children annual holiday bazaar from and fellowship from 8:15 fee is $10 per person. cession and exposition, 7 ages 12 and younger. Meals 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Checks should be made p.m. evening prayer, homily will include a pulled pork Nov. 3, in the church center. Nov. 16. The morning will payable to Caregiver Com- and Benediction, and 9 p.m. sandwich, two side dishes, a Lunch will be served from begin with Mass in the panion and mailed to Care- night prayer; Monday, 8:15 beverage and dessert. Tick- 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The chapel and continue in the giver Companion, 612 a.m. Office of Readings and ets may be purchased at the event will feature many Parish Life Center. The Wabash Ave., Lafayette, IN morning prayer, 9 a.m. door. Carry-outs will be booths with plenty of new, event will explore and share 47905 before Nov. 1. Seating Mass, 7 p.m. evening available. All are invited to vintage and handcrafted the joys and the challenges is limited, so early registra- prayer, homily and Benedic- attend. items. There also will be a of grandparenting. Registra- tion is encouraged. All pro- tion, 8 p.m. confessions and bake sale, “Attic Treasures,” tion is requested by Nov. 12. ceeds will benefit and pro- 9 p.m. night prayer; Tues- Cemetery cleanup a quilt raffle, a raffle for a To register, e-mail vide resources to local care- day, 8:15 a.m. Office of LAFAYETTE — Fall cleanup Joe Rice glass lamp and [email protected] or call givers. Readings and morning will be held at St. Boniface homemade noodles from 317-585-1257. prayer, 9 a.m. Mass, 7 p.m. Cemetery from 9 a.m. to 3 the Knights of Columbus. Save the date/”Devoted” evening prayer, homily and p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. All All are invited to attend. Fall women’s retreat high school event Benediction, Eucharistic articles and decorations are LAFAYETTE — The Cathe- LAFAYETTE — “Devoted: A procession and reposition of subject to cleanup. Any per- Turkey dinner dral of St. Mary of the Catholic High School the Blessed Sacrament. sonal items or decorations DELPHI — St. Joseph Parish Immaculate Conception will Event,” hosted by the dioce- Guest homilist will be must be removed before will hold its annual turkey hold a fall women’s retreat san Office of Catechesis, will Father Mike Keucher, pastor cleanup begins. They may dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 on Saturday, Nov. 17, with be held Sunday, Nov. 18, at of St. Joseph Church in Shel- be returned to the designat- p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, in Catholic singer-songwriter Central Catholic Junior- byville. All are welcome to ed area after cleanup. Honan Hall. Dinners will and inspirational speaker Senior High School. The attend. include turkey, dressing, Annie Karto. The healing one-day event designed Eucharistic adoration mashed potatoes and gravy, mercy of God is at the heart specifically for high-school “Dying with Dignity and DEMOTTE — All are invit- green beans, cranberry of her music ministry, along youth will include music, Building a Culture of Life” ed to join in Eucharistic sauce or applesauce, roll, with the beautiful sacra- “TED Talk”- presenta- KOKOMO — St. Patrick adoration from 7 p.m. to 8 beverage and dessert. Cost ments of the Church and tions, opportunities for Church will host a presenta- p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at St. is $9 for adults, $4 for chil- honoring the Blessed Moth- parish group activities and tion on “Dying with Dignity Cecilia Church, 334 15th St. dren ages 6 to 12 and free er. The day will begin with much more. For more infor- and Building a Culture of SW. Refreshments and the for children under age 6. Mass at 9:30 a.m., followed mation, contact Paul Life” at 6:45 p.m. Monday, opportunity for conversa- Carry-outs will be available by a light breakfast. The Sifuentes at psifuentes@dol- Oct. 22. Registered nurse tion will follow. The for an additional 50 cents sacrament of reconciliation in.org or 765-269-4654. Kathy Kindt and Susan evening is sponsored by St. per meal. All are invited. will be available beginning Page 8 The Catholic Moment October 14, 2018 Fruitful Harvest 2018 appeal under way in parishes

he 18th Fruitful Har- offices support best practices vest appeal, with a 2018 in parish administration and financial stewardship. T goal of $9.8 million, is BIENNIAL APPEAL now under way in the 61 “In whatever we do with parishes of the 24-county FFRRURUIITFTFFUUULL and for the Church, we are Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indi- responding to our baptismal ana. call to holiness,” Bishop Since its inception in 1984, Doherty said. “We need your the every-other-year appeal DIOCEESE HHAAARRRVVVEEESTST help to continue what our ––––––––––––––––– of ––––––––––––––––– has generated funds to sup- Laafayety te-in-Indiana Church started here 75 years port diocesan ministries and ago. I invite you to reflect on services. Millions of dollars the many ways your partici- also have been returned to Waalkinglking TTooogegetherther pation in the 2018 Fruitful parishes and school trust Supporting inin tthehe Harvest appeal can strength- funds. the Wororks of LLighhht en and renew the good Fruitful Harvest is compa- works of the Church in cen- rable to the weekly collec- Christ of CChChris istt tral Indiana.” tion upon which parishes Please Give Thanks to Fruitful Har- depend to meet their respon- ““Youo are thehli liihight of th e worrldld; vest, the diocese is able to sibilities. Generously let your light shine before meet its responsibilities Instead of a weekly others, and glorify your Father without imposing a tax on appeal, the diocesan Church www.dol--in.org in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16 parish offertory income, as seeks support through a most dioceses do. biennial appeal. Each parish is assigned its “On Oct. campaign goal based on a 21 of this part of the new diocese. He call his disciples, all of us, which help build God’s formula that factors in year, the advised that starting a dio- through the Church to go kingdom,” he said. “We parish population and offer- Diocese of cese was the most difficult forth and bear fruit. When walk with Christ by tory income. As soon as a Lafayette- thing imaginable. The we listen daily and heed our strengthening our faith parish reaches its goal in in-Indiana Catholic parishes in our new call, we are formed into a through marriage prepara- paid pledges, it gets a 10 per- begins its diocese, many almost a cen- community of disciples tion programs, professional cent rebate. 75th year,” tury old by then, enhanced where we ‘Walk Together in development workshops for In addition, most parishes Bishop his efforts to help this young the Light of Christ.’ This our educators, and adult receive half of all funds Bishop Timothy L. local Church to grow, mature walk is our 2018 Fruitful faith formation programs received that exceed their Doherty Doherty and minister to the needs of Harvest theme. The Lord such as the Ecclesial Lay goal. said in a our local communities. We never sends us alone to con- Ministry. School and cate- Parishes with schools letter to parishioners. can be grateful for the labors tinue his mission. chetical ministries enliven receive an additional 42 per- “Until 1944, we had been and generosity of those who “Like those who came participation in the sacra- cent for their school trusts, part of the Diocese of Fort preceded us. before us for the past 75 ments. We make available to for a total of 92 percent of all Wayne. Our founding bish- “The works of faith and years, your sacrificial finan- priests the opportunities overage. op, John George Bennett, love throughout our diocese cial support makes possible they need for healthy living, was a native son of St. Mary continue,” Bishop Doherty the many ministries, services skill-building and support in Parish in Dunnington, Ind., said. “The Lord continues to and pastoral programs retirement. Our diocesan

Faith, Hope and Love Fruitful Harvest 2018 come ALIVE throughh appeal prayer Loving and your gggenerous gifts to the generous God, may your Holy Spirit inspire us to share Fruitful Harvest Appeal. in service of our brothers and sisters. Ways to share our gifts Sample gift plans* As we participate in this Fruitful Harvest Pledging: Prayerfully consider participating at a sacrifi- Total 10% cial gift level spread over 20 payments. You will receive appeal and sacrificial initial Annual Monthly Daily “Walking Together reminder statements beginning January 2019 through pledge payment August 2020. Donate by completing your pledge card in the Light of Christ,” and returning it to your parish, or mailing it in the sup- $5,000 $500 $2,250 $225 $7.50 we ask for plied return envelope. A pledge over 20 months will the confidence allow you to give more to help our Local Church. $3,000 $300 $1,350 $135 $4.50 to generously support Christ’s mission Online electronic giving: Visit the Diocese of Lafayette- $1,800 $180 $810 $81 $2.70 in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. in-Indiana’s Web site at www.dol-in.org and make your $1,500 $150 $675 $67.50 $2.25 pledge and set up your payments electronically through With Mary, we ask this your credit or debit card. Click “Pledge Fruitful Harvest” $1,200 $120 $540 $54 $1.80 in the middle of the home page. of Christ our Lord. $1,000 $100 $450 $45 $1.50 Gifts of stocks: Please call the Office of Stewardship Amen. and Development at 765-742-7000 for more information. * Gifts pledged for a 20-month period. October 14, 2018 The Catholic Moment Page 9

Final Fruitful Harvest 2016 monthly report

Parish City Fruitful Harvest Amount paid toward % Fruitful Harvest Owed by parish to meet % Fruitful Harvest goal Fruitful Harvest 2016 goal paid 90% of FH goal (or goal paid after 100% for dovetail parish) final parish payment St. Mary Alexandria $67,718 $56,249 83% $4,697 90% St. Ambrose Anderson $124,686 $108,560 87% $3,657 90% St. Mary Anderson $186,040 $149,279 80% $18,157 90% St. Francis ** Attica $37,432 $35,055 94% $2,377 100% Holy Trinity Bryant $41,253 $29,684 72% $7,444 90% St. Elizabeth Seton Carmel $561,517 $573,824 102% — 102% Our Lady of Mt. Carmel * Carmel $1,234,408 $1,234,408 100% — 100% Sacred Heart of Jesus Cicero $89,220 $116,966 131% — 131% St. Joseph Covington $14,264 $12,600 88% $238 90% St. Bernard * Crawfordsville $95,085 $95,085 100% — 100% St. Joseph Delphi $54,414 $70,870 130% — 130% St. Cecilia DeMotte $57,466 $66,540 116% — 116% St. Mary Dunkirk $12,635 $15,503 123% — 123% St. Mary Dunnington $13,896 $8,610 62% $3,896 90% St. John Earl Park $16,578 $14,500 87% $420 90% St. Joseph Elwood $66,177 $51,593 78% $7,966 90% Holy Spirit Fishers $659,031 $684,383 104% — 104% St. John Vianney * Fishers $102,728 $102,728 100% — 100% St. Louis de Montfort Fishers $457,567 $411,326 90% $484 90% Sacred Heart Fowler $71,759 $60,385 84% $4,198 90% St. Francis Francesville $3,712 $6,189 167% — 167% St. Mary Frankfort $80,960 $85,633 106% — 106% Holy Family Gas City $41,109 $29,760 72% $7,238 90% Sts. Peter & Paul Goodland $8,698 $7,828 90% — 90% St. John the Evangelist Hartford City $45,340 $49,558 109% — 109% St. Joseph Kentland $33,960 $30,825 91% — 91% St. Ann Kewanna $7,271 $6,058 83% $486 90% St. Joan of Arc * Kokomo $270,128 $270,128 100% — 100% St. Patrick * Kokomo $242,304 $242,304 100% — 100% Bishop's Office Lafayette $29,223 — St. Mary Cathedral * Lafayette $307,103 $307,103 100% — 100% St. Ann Lafayette $106,732 $49,749 47% $46,310 90% St. Boniface Lafayette $239,689 $241,713 101% — 101% St. Lawrence Lafayette $288,755 $191,252 66% $68,628 90% St. Augusta * Lake Village $48,603 $37,085 76% $11,518 100% St. Joseph Lebanon $141,106 $204,420 145% — 145% All Saints Logansport $203,703 $206,655 101% — 101% St. Paul Marion $179,915 $120,307 67% $41,616 90% St. Henry Medaryville $3,119 $4,054 130% — 130% St. Anne Monterey $19,348 $16,365 85% $1,048 90% Our Lady of the Lakes Monticello $87,295 $64,955 74% $13,610 90% St. Mary Muncie $210,713 $256,275 122% — 122% St. Lawrence Muncie $114,960 $133,829 116% — 116% St. Francis of Assisi Muncie $113,172 $114,629 101% — 101% Our Lady of Grace ** Noblesville $415,045 $415,045 100% — 100% St. Charles Otterbein $38,357 $44,175 115% — 115% St. Patrick Oxford $35,732 $39,545 111% — 111% St. Charles Peru $111,672 $114,831 103% — 103% Immaculate Conception Portland $65,411 $66,510 102% — 102% St. Joseph Pulaski $21,199 $28,637 135% — 135% Sacred Heart Remington $26,725 $29,645 111% — 111% St. Augustine * Rensselaer $83,080 $83,080 100% — 100% St. Joseph Reynolds $26,791 $29,469 110% — 110% St. Joseph Rochester $44,609 $50,403 113% — 113% St. John the Baptist Tipton $88,655 $89,305 101% — 101% St. Mary Union City $34,737 $31,150 90% $113 90% Blessed Sacrament West Lafayette $233,100 $236,309 101% — 101% St. Thomas Aquinas * West Lafayette $194,834 $194,834 100% — 100% St. Maria Goretti ** Westfield $568,185 $568,185 100% — 100% Sorrowful Mother ** Wheatfield $39,429 $39,429 100% — 100% St. Peter Winamac $43,876 $51,918 118% — 118% St. Joseph Winchester $28,908 $25,050 87% $967 90% St. Alphonsus * Zionsville $338,086 $338,086 100% — 100% Totals $9,200,000 $9,079,651 99% $245,070 101% * Dovetail Parish with 20-month campaign ending Aug. 31, 2018 ** Dovetail Parish with 24-month campaign ending Dec. 31, 2018

These parishes con- Fruitful Harvest 2016 Dovetail Report — Includes data for both Fruitful Harvest and Dovetail campaign ducted simultane- ous appeals for Parish City Total goal Total pledged Total amount paid % Fruitful Harvest and % Fruitful Harvest and parish capital needs through Sept. 21 Dovetail pledge paid Dovetail goal paid in connection with St. Francis ** Attica $89,432 $38,355 $35,055 91% 39% the Fruitful Harvest Our Lady of Mt. Carmel * Carmel $1,634,408 $1,509,389 $1,391,387 92% 85% 2016 campaign. The St. Bernard * Crawfordsville $295,085 $186,148 $169,945 91% 58% table above reflects St. John Vianney * Fishers $852,728 $384,213 $315,658 82% 37% the status of giving St. Joan of Arc * Kokomo $620,128 $755,480 $686,834 91% 111% St. Patrick * Kokomo $642,304 $334,582 $307,803 92% 48% to Fruitful Harvest St. Mary Cathedral * Lafayette $707,103 $378,082 $358,831 95% 51% 2016 only. At right St. Augusta * Lake Village $98,603 $40,860 $37,085 91% 38% are the goals and Our Lady of Grace ** Noblesville $715,045 $596,084 $481,754 81% 67% pledges for dovetail St. Augustine * Rensselaer $153,080 $102,610 $99,845 97% 65% parishes, combining St. Thomas Aquinas * West Lafayette $709,067 $315,699 $296,857 94% 42% the amount pledged St. Maria Goretti ** Westfield $2,000,000 $2,024,458 $1,567,268 77% 78% to both Fruitful Har- Sorrowful Mother ** Wheatfield $194,429 $218,390 $161,734 74% 83% vest 2016 and the St. Alphonsus * Zionsville $1,189,086 $625,056 $580,862 93% 49% parish need. * Dovetail Parish with 20-month campaign ending Aug. 31, 2018 ** Dovetail Parish with 24-month campaign ending Dec. 31, 2018 Page 10 The Catholic Moment October 14, 2018

REST IN PEACE

Please pray for the repose of the souls of our departed brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Lafayette-in- Indiana.

Thomas W. “Tom” Hauer, 88, died Sept. 29. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes in Monticel- lo. John T. “Jack” Johnson, 67, died Sept. 25. Ronald G. Meek, 80, died Sept. 29. Both were members of the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Concep- tion in Lafayette. Eliseo Hernandez Hernandez, 64, died Sept. 26. He was a member of All Saints in Logansport. Judith Bates, 78, died Sept. 25. Bernice “Marti” Ripberger, 87, died Sept. 29. Both were members of St. Mary Parish in St. Alphonsus Liguori in Zionsville. Alexandria recently Jose V. Rodriguez, 73, died Sept. 26. He was a hosted a three-day parish member of St. Paul in Marion. mission, “Ignite Your Faith,” presented by Father Ron Hoye from Names of the deceased are provided at the request Vincentian Parish Mis- of parishes in the diocese desiring to provide this sions. At left: The parish information. mission started with the annual Daughters of Isabella breakfast, where Regent Jackie Maynard Louise Cochran, 87, died Oct. 2. She was the presented parishioner Bill mother of Father Paul Cochran. Mehling with the Volun- teer of the Year award for the many years he has donated his time to St. Mary Church and School. (Photos provided)

Upcoming events and retreats at Saint Joseph Retreat & Conference Center

Our Lady of the Rosary before Nov. 6 for the Nov. room and five meals. Day of Reflection 20 retreat by contacting (Please have dinner prior Samir Azer at 765-551-9570 to checking in to the The month of October is or [email protected]. Visit retreat.) Please let us know dedicated to the Blessed www.stjosephretreat.org of any dietary restrictions. Virgin Mary. Come and for more information or Cost is $170 per person. experience a day of reflec- contact Father David A minimum of five partici- tion centered on the rosary Register before Oct. 19 Tuesday, Nov. 20. Huemmer at pants is needed, with a and Marian devotions from by contacting Samir Azer Enjoy the beautiful and [email protected] or maximum of 10. This 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednes- at 765-551-9570 or peaceful campus, visit the 765-551-9585. retreat is available for day, Oct. 24, at the Saint [email protected]. Visit shrines, make the Way of women age 19 and older. Joseph Retreat & Confer- www.stjosephretreat.org the Cross, spend time in Women’s Silent Retreat Register before Nov. 23 ence Center in Tipton. for more information or prayer with the Lord in the by contacting Samir Azer The day will include a contact Father David St. Joseph Chapel or in one Begin the season of at 765-551-9570 or morning and afternoon Huemmer at of the comfortable rooms Advent with a weekend [email protected]. Visit conference, Mass and [email protected] or on the full-service floor. experience of the wonder www.stjosephretreat.org lunch, and will conclude 765-551-9585. Mass and confession will of silence and Scripture on for more information or with praying the rosary also be available. the beautiful campus of contact Father David outside (weather permit- “Get Away for a Day” Cost is $40 per person, Saint Joseph Retreat & Huemmer at ting). Retreats which includes a single Conference Center. [email protected] or Cost is $40 per person, day room and lunch. The retreat will be held 765-551-9585. which includes a single Tired of all the demands Please let us know of any from 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. day room and lunch. tugging at you? Do you dietary restrictions. 30, to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. In December Please let us know of any feel like you could just use A minimum of five par- 2. The weekend will • Advent Day of Reflec- dietary restrictions. some space to get away? ticipants is needed. This include Mass, holy hour, tion, Dec. 10 A minimum of five par- Come visit the Saint Joseph retreat is available for men conferences on prayer, and • “Three Days in the Life ticipants is needed. This Retreat & Conference Cen- and women age 19 and plenty of quiet time to of a Monk or Nun,” retreat is available for men ter for a day of quiet and older. reflect on the Scriptures. Dec. 11 - 13 and women age 19 and solitude from 9 a.m. to 3:30 Register before Oct. 26 Amenities will include a • Men’s silent retreat, older. p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, or for the Oct. 30 retreat or comfortable, full-service Dec. 14-16 October 14, 2018 The Catholic Moment Page 15 Mysteries for moms: the Resurrection and the gift of faith

e have finally to raise our children in the In instilling the values insight to be taken from the come to the glori- faith. and tenets of our faith in our mystery of Christ’s resurrec- W ous mysteries of Catholic In the rite of baptism, new children, we address the tion than we can possibly ex- the rosary, those events in mothers and fathers make a nurturing of the intellect, the plore in one column (might Jesus’ and Mary’s lives that Mom promise to raise their chil- shaping of the conscience be time to pray that rosary!), demonstrate the glory of dren according to the teach- and will, and the openness but as parents, we can surely God’s plan of salvation and ings of the Church and are of the soul to the grace of the be inspired by the promise of the rewards bestowed upon even asked if they fully un- Father. life after death, victory over our Blessed Mother. BY MOLLY BECK derstand what they under- Clearly, in the fruit of sin, and the omnipotence of The first of these myster- take. faith, we find ways of mak- our God who created us in ies is the Resurrection: “Do It is an enormous task, but ing the very challenging job his own likeness. not be afraid! I know that centuries of prophecy and of all the gifts we can give to of parenting a bit easier, for We can rely on the you are seeking Jesus the promise. our children, faith is one that ourselves and our children. strengthened faith we re- crucified. He is not here, for After his resurrection, will only grow over time and Jesus told us that if we ceive through meditation on he has been raised just as he Jesus spent 40 days appear- will lead them to eternal life. have faith the size of a tiny this glorious mystery. And said” (Matthew 28:5-6). ing to and speaking with his It also addresses the devel- mustard seed, we can com- we can steadfastly instill this As any of us can imagine, apostles, establishing his opment needs of growing mand the mountains to faith in our own children, so when the tomb was found Holy Church on earth. minds and souls in one move and they will obey. that long after the toys and empty on that first Easter Many of our scriptural unique package. As parents, we spend a lot electronics are broken or for- morning and an angel ap- stories of doubt and faith “In faith, the human intel- of time pondering the ac- gotten, the gift of faith will peared to explain that Jesus (such as “Doubting Thomas” lect and will cooperate with complishments our children remain strong and true in had risen from the dead, and the Emmaus Road en- divine grace: ‘Believing is an will make in this world. their hearts and lives. there was much disbelief counter) come from this pe- act of the intellect assenting How fitting is it then, that among the apostles, holy riod in the Gospels. The fruit to the divine truth by com- we give them this gift of Molly Beck is a part-time women and Roman guards. of this mystery, therefore, is mand of the will moved by faith so that their legacy can emergency nurse, a full-time Not only was this event faith. God through grace’” (Cate- be greater than we could wife and mother to nine, and a amazing in and of itself, it As Catholic parents, we chism of the ever imagine? parishioner at St. Maria Goretti was also the culmination of have a grave responsibility #155). There is far more joy and in Westfield.

LOOKING BACK Saints of the week These stories appeared in The Catholic Moment and its predecessor, the Lafayette edition of Our Sunday Visitor: • 50 years ago, Oct. 13, You’re always welcome here. 1968: The has granted a request by the Na- tional Conference of Come to Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Monticello. Catholic to establish in the United States the per- manent diaconate for mar- ried and unmarried men of mature years in areas where they are needed. Teresa of Avila • 25 years ago, Oct. 10, (1515 - 1582) 1993: Boy Scout Troop 81 of Feast: Oct. 15 Muncie recently presented items they constructed to In Castilian Spain, Saint John’s Children’s Clin- Teresa was born to a ic in Anderson. The mem- wealthy family and edu- bers of the troop built book- cated in an Augustinian shelves and a play tele- convent. Eschewing mar- phone booth for clinic pa- riage, she entered the tients to play with while vis- Carmelites in 1536. iting the clinic. She began to practice • 10 years ago, Oct. 12, contemplative prayer 2008: Hundreds of people during a long illness, and recently packed the gym at grew dissatisfied with St. Boniface School, the bigness and worldly Lafayette, to celebrate the When you are not with us, we miss you. distractions of her con- school’s 150 years. The cele- vent. bration offered a special Lord’s Day Masses After a “second con- time to cherish traditions, Saturday: 4:30 p.m. version” in 1555, she remember childhood and Sunday: 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (Spanish) founded the reform- give thanks. (8 a.m, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (Spanish) in summer) minded Discalced • Five years ago, Oct. 13, Carmelites and wrote 2013: Four thousand flags To see more Mass times across the Lafayette diocese, visit the Web site at www.dol-in.org several books. will remain planted on the and look for all of our parishes in coming weeks in The Catholic Moment. For her contribution to campus of Our Lady of mystical theology and Grace Parish in Noblesville Christian spirituality, until Oct. 20 in a pro-life dis- Teresa was named a doc- play representing the 4,000 tor of the Church in 1970. babies aborted each day in the United States. (Catholic News Service) Page 16 The Catholic Moment October 14, 2018

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St. Mary School and Pope John Paul II Middle School in Muncie recently held their Student Council inauguration. At right: Father An- drew Dudzinski, Principal Elisha Schlabach and Student Council officers are shown with Judge Marianne Vorhees, who presided over the event. Eighth- grade students Get the daily Bible readings serve as officers sent to your e-mail and learn about every morning! managing projects and leading meet- Sign up at www.usccb.org/ ings. (Photo pro- bible/readings vided)