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BY BISHOP JOHN M. DARCY Keeping

It is not science that redeems man: man is redeemed by it simple love. This applies even in terms of this present world. When someone has the experience of a great love in his Family takes a cue life, this is a moment of “redemption” which gives a new from the wise men meaning to his life. But soon he will also realize that the love bestowed upon him cannot by itself resolve the ques- Page 11 tion of his life. It is a love that remains fragile. It can be destroyed by death. The human being needs unconditional love. He needs the certainty which makes him say: “nei- ther death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, Joy of the season nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Pope: Advent is a call to joy Lord.” (Rom 8:38-39). — Pope Benedict XVI, “Spe Salvi” because ‘the Lord is coming’ Thus does the successor of Peter raise our eyes towards the only hope for humanity, the love, which comes to us Page 4 at Bethlehem. It is a hope, which is not something exter- nal when we kneel before the crib, rather it rises in our hearts when we express our faith in the Redeemer, the Son of God, born for our salvation. We can only begin to understand Christmas and the true St. Elizabeth Ann nature of its joy when from within our heart we recognize who it is that is born and the purpose of his coming. Seton expansion He is before us with Mary, whose yes to the angel Bishop: Make it a place of opened the door for his coming and with Joseph, his guardian and the man of faith — he is before us so that we thanksgiving will freely choose to adore him and choose also to be associated with him in the work of saving humanity. Page 5 But we have freedom, indeed the pope’s new message is to a great extent about freedom. We have freedom to make this one day a passing moment in our life something to be experienced and then set aside. Or, with that great Flying high review gift of freedom, we can offer ourselves to God who has come to receive us and join us to him in the work of sal- Best-selling book transitions vation. We can say yes to this invitation. Christmas is all about love — our love for God who well to the screen has emptied himself for our salvation. We also must pray to him that we will have the same love for humanity, for Page 18 others, as he has; and in this way, we will be joined to him in the work of redemption. The crib, like the cross, puts such extraordinary choic- CNS PHOTO/NANCY WIECHEC es before us. From God we have the freedom to choose. No issue next week The birth of Christ is depicted in stained glass at St. Michael’s Cathedral in Toronto. The From the incarnation, we also have the grace to say yes to Christmas feast commemorates the birth of Christ. The Christmas season begins with the him and to the work he has for each one of us. Next publication Dec. 24 evening vigil and ends on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Jan. 13 in 2008. A blessed Christmas to you all. Jan. 6, 2008 Bishop, St. Patrick’s celebrate PLYMOUTH CELEBRATES Our Lady of Guadalupe

BY JENNIFER MURRAY believe that the Mother of God would appear to a peasant who converted to Catholicism just years before. He demand- FORT WAYNE — “Am I not here, who am ed a sign. your Mother?” She sent him a most miraculous sign. On These are the words that touched the Juan Diego’s tilma, similar to a heavy heart of a humble peasant, Juan Diego, on a shawl or wrap made of cactus fiber, is a rugged hill in Mexico in the year 1531. She magnificent image of Our Lady of identified herself as the Mother of God and Guadalupe. According to the laws of yet by her traditional clothing and her gen- nature, this tilma should have disintegrated tle words to Juan Diego, she took on the after 20 years. Instead the tilma, with the PROVIDED BY ST. MICHAEL PARISH role of mother of peasants, mother of image, has endured for nearly 500 years. Native Americans, mother of Hispanics, The tilma was the sign that caused the St. Michael Parish, Plymouth, youth pre- mother of all who are humble. Today she is bishop to believe. Yet it was the words of sented a one-act play Dec. 11 on the eve of known as Our Lady of Guadalupe. Our Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego that Hispanics are deeply devoted to Our Lady caused the real miracle to take place. Her the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Myra and her feast day, on Dec. 12, is a time of words of motherly love brought 9 million great celebration. Native Americans of Mexico to Christ in Figuer, center, portrayed Our Lady. Others Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to less than 20 years. included Jose Diaz as the bishop. Directors Juan Diego because she wanted a church “Am I not here, who am your Mother?” built in her honor. She sent him to the bish- of the play were Virginia Figueroa and Jorge op, an aristocratic Spaniard, who could not OUR LADY, PAGE 3 Mendoza. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC DECEMBER 23, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Construction is sign of vitality Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 and the protection of Our Lady PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy 1988 — with land donated by the Gallucci additional 500 are being printed. This was EDITOR: Tim Johnson family. First, Father Bob Schulte, the found- most encouraging. I signed books for one ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer ing pastor and now our vicar general and rec- hour at the Notre Dame bookstore. Through STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad tor of the cathedral, and in recent years, my own fault, it was my first time in that Father Jim Shafer. Both have given outstand- magnificent building and I was very NEWS ing pastoral leadership to this parish. Here impressed. The numbers seeking a book sign- Editorial Department one can see, as earlier at St. Patrick, the truth ing was smaller than in our Cathedral PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES of Pope John Paul’s definition of a parish, Bookstore in Fort Wayne; but of course, FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, which he calls: “A family of families.” many books have now been distributed Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Elmer BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY There are about 1,400 children in religious through parishes. Nevertheless, we are just J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie education if we include, as we certainly delighted and Our Sunday Visitor Publishing Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Sister should, both the school and the religious edu- Company is pleased that there has been so Margie Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Murray, A tale of two parishes cation program. Father Shafer has taken full much interest in this history of our first 150 advantage of the diocesan programs for train- years as a diocese. At the Cathedral of the Jennifer Ochstein and Deb Wagner It was a stormy Sunday morning and 6 to 8 inches of snow had fallen. But, to para- ing catechists and has brought so many lay Immaculate Conception 20 copies were sold people, men and women, into apostolic and people signed up for 30 more. St. Jude, Business Department phrase the New England poet, Robert Frost: “I had promises to keep.” So with my drive- works and ministries within the parish. The Fort Wayne, also sold all of its copies with BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice way plowed out, I headed west, driving slow- computer room is state of the art and the many signing up for more. AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber ly, with two brand new snow tires, towards classrooms, which have been functioning It was a joy to visit St. Joseph County BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol St. Patrick Parish in Arcola. since school began in August, are filled with Library in downtown South Bend next to our [email protected] Driving about 20 to 15 miles per hour, I light and promise. As you come through the diocesan office to present them with two made it in good form. The number of people main entrance, there before you, standing on copies of the history. I did the same at the Advertising Sales in church was surprising given the severe a great platform and quite elevated, is the beautiful new Allen County Library in Fort Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) weather. After Mass, it was my privilege to crucifix. It will be the first thing seen by the Wayne. Both libraries received the books with children as they come into school each morn- gratitude and appreciation, and the South (260) 456-2824 bless a wonderful new Catechetical Center ing and will remind them of Christ our savior Bend library already had purchased copies. Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) completed and paid for because of the extraordinary leadership of Father Cyril who always must be central to Catholic edu- The visits also reminded me of what a (574) 234-0687 cation; and they will learn that the cross is a blessed thing a public library is for children Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Fernandes, a priest from the Diocese of Jamshedpur in India. After Mass and bless- victory for humanity. and for people of all ages. I also was pleased to greet in his Published weekly except the last ing, there was a wonderful program with speeches by those who had given such exem- Benedictine habit Father Bernard Sunday in June, second and fourth Ramenaden, OSB, who along with his broth- Upcoming schedule weeks in July, second week in August plary parish leadership. I met my good friends Alex and Judy Pursley as well as Ed er Father Ronald is serving in our diocese. For the 23rd time it will be my privilege and last week in December by the Back home across the snowy roads, I felt Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, and Mary Ellen Rice and so many others that and joy to observe the following Christmas gratitude to the pastors of these parishes and 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort made possible this magnificent building with schedule: Mass on Christmas Eve with Wayne, IN 46801. Periodicals postage its state of the art technology. Also, present the generosity of the parishioners who have Father Michael Heintz at St. Matthew paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and additional were John and Mary Hilger. made possible these two buildings, which Cathedral Parish, South Bend; midnight mailing office. I have known St. Patrick, Arcola, for will serve to bring the word of God to chil- Mass, which will be televised, at the many years and have been there a number of dren for generations to come. We have a Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: times. My recollection is that early on, some great deal of construction going on in our Fort Wayne; morning Mass at the Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort people said this is one of the parishes we diocese, and this is certainly a sign of our University of Saint Francis Chapel, which Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: vitality and of the protection of Our Lady will be televised in the Fort Wayne area [email protected]. should consider closing. When Father Cyril went to St. Patrick, there were 170 families who is our patroness and to whom we should over Channel 33. Then home for a quiet all have such a tender devotion and love. Christmas day and a chance to call my fam- SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Domestic in and now 368 families have registered. Many advance, one year $20. Bundle rates are drawn by the beautiful old church and by ily; two sisters to call this year rather than available on request. Single copy 50¢. the leadership of Father Cyril. However, All sold out three. Painful, as it should be, but also with there has been a significant amount of new Word came last week from Greg the trust that my dear Mary is in heaven MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort homes in the area and more are expected. 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Also pres- ing before publication date. ent and concelebrating was Father Alex Advertising deadline is nine days Dodrai, who will take the place of Father before publication date. Cyril while he returns to India to visit his diocese and his family. A joyful event on a LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- snowy Sunday. comes original, signed letters about issues affecting church life. Although we cannot publish every letter we Off to Elizabeth Ann Seton receive, we strive to provide a bal- Due to the storm, it was my privilege to anced representation of expressed opinions and a variety of reflections be driven to the next stop by Larry Weigand. on life in the church.We will choose Now there is something historic here too. letters for publication based on read- Larry, a graduate of Bishop Dwenger High er interest, timeliness and fairness. School where he was an outstanding football Readers may agree or disagree with player on a team that won the state champi- the letter writers’ opinions. Letters onship, was head contractor in the construc- must not exceed 500 words. All let- tion of both buildings in these parishes. His ters must be signed and include a company, so well known in the Fort Wayne phone number and address for verifi- area, was dedicating two educational facili- cation.We reserve the right to edit ties in one day. A great joy for him, I am letters for legal and other concerns. sure, and for his good parents, Bob and Sally. At Elizabeth Ann Seton, we dedicated Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, phase three of this extraordinary campus. I P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN 46856-1169; or e-mail: often say that the best thing the bishop ever [email protected] does for a parish is to assign a good priest to that parish. There have been two pastors at RON ULASZEWSKI ISSN 0891-1533 Elizabeth Ann Seton, a parish which I was Bishop John M. D’Arcy, flanked by Father Cyril Fernandes, pastor of St. Patrick, Arcola, and visiting USPS 403630 privileged to establish 20 years ago — Jan. 1, priest Father Alex Dodrai, bless the new Catechetical Center on Dec. 16. DECEMBER 23, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Document reminds Catholics of duty, right to share Gospel with another they are responding people who follow them may be Arinze said. pastoral care to Catholics in pre- BY CINDY WOODEN to the right and the need the other saved, that does not mean that the Archbishop Angelo Amato, sec- dominantly non-Catholic countries. has to hear the truth and to accept proclamation of the good news of retary of the doctrinal congrega- Besides China, where all reli- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When or reject it. Jesus Christ is irrelevant. It is our tion, said the document is a practi- gion is restricted, and some Catholics fulfill their right and Cardinal Levada said the docu- task to help the seeds of truth grow cal follow-up to the 2000 docu- Muslim countries where Christians duty to share their faith with oth- ment, which already was being so that they find their fullness in ment “Dominus Iesus,” on the cannot openly practice their faith, ers, they are not engaging in prose- prepared when Pope Benedict XVI Christ,” Cardinal Dias said. uniqueness of Christ and universal the issue also involved some parts lytism or showing contempt for the was still prefect of the congrega- Nigerian Cardinal Francis Arinze, salvation in him. of the former Soviet Union, where beliefs of others, said a new docu- tion, was the result of a growing the Russian Orthodox Church has ment from the Congregation for “confusion about whether accused the Catholic Church of the Doctrine of the Faith. Catholics should give testimony proselytism, or trying to convince Sharing the Christian faith with about their faith in Christ,” particu- “The sharing of our Catholic faith with others members of the traditionally the hope that another may accept it larly to people who already belong Orthodox population to become is a command given by Christ to to another religion. Catholic. his followers and is a natural result Respect for another, he said, who do not yet know Christ should be regarded The document said: “The mis- of wanting others to share some- absolutely forbids any use of sion of the church is universal and thing special, said the “Doctrinal “coercion or tactics unworthy of as a work of love, provided that it is done with full is not restricted to specific regions Note on Some Aspects of the Gospel,” but it also means of the earth. Evangelization, how- Evangelization.” sharing one’s blessings, the great- ever, is undertaken differently Cardinal William J. Levada, est of which is the good news of respect for their human dignity and freedom.” according to the different situations prefect of the doctrinal congrega- salvation in Christ. in which it occurs.” tion, presented the document at a Indian Cardinal Ivan Dias, pre- CARDINAL FRANCIS ARINZE Asked specifically about the Dec. 14 Vatican press conference. fect of the Congregation for Russian Orthodox claims, Cardinal In addition to reminding Evangelization and a member of Levada said, “Especially in a Catholics of their obligation to the doctrinal congregation, also country like Russia where there share the Gospel with others, the participated in the document’s prefect of the Congregation for Despite the 2000 document’s were long years of atheistic com- document harshly criticized presentation and spoke about the Divine Worship and the Sacraments insistence on the importance of munism, one must respect the sen- Catholics who believe that every need to balance respect for other and also a member of the doctrinal proclaiming salvation in Jesus sitivity of the Orthodox, who are religion offers salvation, and it religions with the desire to lead congregation, told reporters, “The Christ alone, he said, “there still concerned about rekindling defended Catholics in some others to faith in Christ. sharing of our Catholic faith with exists a coolness toward mission- Christianity in the life of their peo- Orthodox countries from charges When talking with members of others who do not yet know Christ ary activity” in many parts of the ple.” of proselytism when they welcome other religious traditions, should be regarded as a work of church. While some evangelical groups into the Catholic Church people “Christians must try to discover love, provided that it is done with In addition, he said, the docu- have launched proselytism cam- who freely ask to join. the action of the Holy Spirit, that full respect for their human dignity ment is an affirmation of the right paigns in Russia, he said, the “For a long time, the reason for is, the ‘seeds of truth,’ as the and freedom. and duty of Catholics to share their Catholic Church is there to offer evangelization has not been clear Second Vatican Council called “Indeed, if a Christian did not faith with others who ask to know pastoral care to Catholics. to many among the Catholic faith- them,” that are present in those try to spread the Gospel by sharing more, whether those asking belong “We do not proselytize, but it ful,” the document said. religions, he said. At the same the excelling knowledge of Jesus to other religions or to other can happen that someone has an “It is even stated that the claim time, one must try “to lead them, Christ with others, we could sus- Christian communities. encounter with the Catholic faith to have received the gift of the without any superiority complex, pect that Christian either of lack of He said that when non- and wants to join the Catholic fullness of God’s revelation masks to a full understanding of the truth total conviction of the faith or of Catholics are free to minister to Church,” the cardinal said. In such an attitude of intolerance and (is) a in Jesus Christ.” selfishness and laziness in not their members in predominantly situations, the Catholic Church danger to peace,” it said. “Even if the various non-Christian wanting to share the full and abun- Catholic countries, it only makes must respect the individual’s con- In reality, the document said, religions possess seeds of truth plant- dant means of salvation with his sense that the Catholic Church science and help him or her to fol- when Christians share their faith ed in them by the Holy Spirit and the fellow human beings,” Cardinal would have the same right to offer low it.

Guadalupe and they danced for accomplish miracles for you.” her. Little children dressed as Many Hispanics go to the OUR LADY peasants went up with offerings. Basilica of Our Lady of Following the Mass, they per- Guadalupe in Mexico as part of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 formed a skit reenacting those their devotion, particularly after days when the humble peasant, she has interceded for them. In Our Lady of Guadalupe did Juan Diego, was given a mission fact, the basilica receives more what all the missionaries had by Our Lady to go to the bishop visitors than Lourdes or Fatima. been unsuccessful at doing. She to build a church. “They will go on their knees showed the people of Mexico that Bishop John M. D’Arcy took up to the altar. It is made of rock. the one true God, Jesus Christ, the role of the bishop and shouted Often by the time they get to the was not the white man’s God “milagro, milagro” or “miracle, altar, their knees are bloody,” only, was not the God of the con- miracle” as he saw the tilma with explained Rita McDonagh. quistadors. She identified herself the image of Our Lady. After the For those who have not grown with them. She took the role of skit, the young dancers returned up in the Hispanic culture, this their mother and made Christ to the front of the church to pay level of devotion may seem diffi- their brother. She opened her their tribute. cult to understand. Many do not heart to them and that is when At 5 a.m. before morning realize that the feast of Our Lady they saw the love of God poured Mass on Dec. 12, many of Guadalupe is not, and should out for them. Hispanics sing “Las Mañanitas” not be, a Hispanic celebration to celebrate the “birthday” of Our only. After all, Our Lady of Five-hundred years and not PHOTOS BY JENNIFER MURRAY much has changed. She is still the Lady of Guadalupe. But for Guadalupe is the patroness of the Hispanics, Our Lady of A child, dressed in celebratory clothing, attends Our Lady of Guadalupe Americas, not only of Mexico or mother of all who turn to her. festivities at St. Patrick Church in Fort Wayne. None are as devoted as the spiri- Guadalupe is not just remem- Latin America. Her message is tual descendants of Juan Diego. not only for the ears of Juan bered a couple of days a year. Diego, or for Mexicans, but for Mexicans, and indeed numerous Julia Buiseño said, “In my other Hispanic peoples, hear in all of us. house, I have an image of the Why do so many Hispanics her words to Juan Diego a call to Virgin, an altar to pray.” their own hearts. get up at 5 a.m. on Dec. 12 to Marissa Arzate explained that sing to Our Lady of Guadalupe? This is why the feast of Our the typical shrine has “a picture Lady of Guadalupe is such an Why do they devote a space in or a statue (of Our Lady of their homes for a shrine and time important day. Many traditions Guadalupe). You put candles and have developed to give Hispanics in their days to pray to her? Why other little pictures of saints would anyone go on their bloody an opportunity to properly honor around her and the cross. You their Mother. knees up to an altar? have to open your heart to her Sebero Hernandez has the On Dec. 9, the Hispanic com- and have faith that she will munity of St. Patrick Parish, Fort answer for such devotion: “The Wayne, celebrated their devotion reason is she is the Mother of to Our Lady of Guadalupe. The God. The reason we all love her young people danced around the so much is she is our mother, church, in a beautiful procession, everyone’s mother.” before Mass began. They wore Bishop John M. D’Arcy, seated in the “Am I not here, who am your Mother?” traditional clothing and on their sanctuary, participated in Our Lady heads were headdresses with pea- Who could ignore the Mother of Guadalupe celebrations at St. of God, the mother of our very cock feathers. Near the altar was Patrick Church in Fort Wayne Dec. 9. a replica of the image of souls? 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC DECEMBER 23, 2007 TAP empowers change for justice Pope says joy of Christmas season comes from Jesus’ presence BY MAY LEE JOHNSON BY CINDY WOODEN SOUTH BEND — He works to keep the wheels of justice rolling VATICAN CITY (CNS) — for those are often targeted by Consecrating a new parish church, racial profiling. Holy Cross Father blessing figurines of the baby Christopher Cox, pastor of St. Jesus and reciting the Angelus Adalbert Church and co-chair of with visitors in St. Peter’s Square, the Transforming Action Through Pope Benedict XVI said the joy of Power (TAP) sponsoring commit- the season comes from knowing tee, has heard more than his share Jesus is present among people and of civil rights and immigration can work through them. horror stories. The pope began Dec. 16 by “After hearing about so many blessing Rome’s new Our Lady of cases of profiling, we joined mem- MAY LEE JOHNSON the Rosary Church, sprinkling the bers of TAP to try to bring about a building with holy water, filling its change,” Father Cox said. Pastor James Williams, Holy Cross Father Christopher Cox, Audrey Jones- corners with incense smoke and “Currently TAP is supported by Spencer and at-large South Bend Council member Karen White share a anointing its altar with oil. Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, few lighthearted moments before discussion of civil rights and immigra- While the third Sunday of Mennonite, Pentecostal and sever- tion issues at a meeting last week at the Abundant Faith Outreach Advent, called Gaudete Sunday, al other congregations. Center. Father Cox is one of the leading members of Transforming Action includes a special invitation to “There is not much that any of CNS PHOTO/ALESSIA GIUALIANI through Power (TAP). rejoice, he said, “in truth, all of us can do alone, but when you join An 86-foot Christmas tree is seen Advent is a call to joy because forces with a faith-based organiza- the members of TAP. According to “I felt really bad, but I never lit against the backdrop of St. ‘the Lord is coming,’ because he tion like this one, we become unit- Bowers, in Detroit, people of said anything to anyone because Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Dec. comes to save us.” ed to accomplish systemic change Middle Eastern and Latino descen- all citizens should be treated with 14. The tree, located in St. Peter’s Preparing for Christmas, the in the South Bend community,” dant were the biggest targets for respect and dignity,” White said. Square near the obelisk, was lit in pope said, the Mass readings Father Cox said. racial profiling, noted Bowers. Benito Garcia echoed White’s a Dec. 14 ceremony. “constantly repeat that we must TAP has been going public with “We began working on an ordi- experience with profiling. wake from the sleep of habit and an agenda that it has been forming nance that ... went into effect in “I was on my way home from Christmas comes from knowing mediocrity; we must abandon sad- over the past year, and it includes a July, and there hasn’t been that work when I got pulled over for a that God, in Jesus Christ, became ness and discouragement; we must growing network of member con- many complaints about profiling,” taillight being out,” Garcia said. one of us. strengthen our hearts because the gregations around South Bend Bowers said. Local members of “The officers were nasty and mean “Christian joy arises from this Lord is near.” who have been groomed to TAP are pushing for a similar ordi- and said things I thought were certainty: God is near, he is with Pope Benedict told the parish- become activists and leaders. nance in South Bend. unfair and out of line, but I said me, he is with us in joy and sor- ioners that all their hard work and They aimed their appeals at the “I know that profiling is real” nothing. I was afraid. He finally let row, in health and sickness, as a sacrifice in building the church and officials and political candidates said council member Karen White me go and told me to have my friend and faithful spouse,” the worrying over every detail should such as mayoral candidates, prose- of South Bend. She went on to papers with me the next time. I pope said. be a symbol of the sacrifice and cutors, police chiefs, Fraternal Order describe one of her own personal said, ‘yes sir’ and left.” Pope Benedict said the fact that care with which they prepare their of Police presidents, a state senator experiences: “I was heading home The Scripture adopted by TAP Christian joy remains despite sor- hearts for the Lord’s coming and and representative, a congressman from a church service, and was comes from 2 Timothy 1:7, and row and struggle can be seen in their lives for living as Christians. and city council candidates. about to turn when a South Bend says: “For God did not give us a the life of Blessed Mother Teresa “The living community is more Last week the group sponsored police officer stopped me and spirit of timidity, but a spirit of of Calcutta, who had long periods sacred than the material temple we a discussion on civil rights and began questioning me, and I ques- power, of love and of self-disci- of feeling that God had abandoned consecrate,” the pope said. “And immigration at the Abundant Faith tioned him back. He said to me, pline.” her, but she continued to smile and to build this living, spiritual tem- Outreach Center where Rev. James ‘You’re going to have to shut up “That’s why we meet,” said to take God’s love to the poor and ple — which is you — there is Williams is pastor. Guest speaker because we both can’t talk.’” The Father Cox. “We are hoping to be the dying. need for much prayer” and active Richard J. Bowers Jr., an attorney, officer said that the license plate about change in our local com- “Yes, joy enters the hearts of participation in the liturgy, catech- with Action in Detroit, spoke to was expired and warned her. munity.” those who place themselves at the esis and the charitable and cultural service of the small and the poor. activities that the parish offers. In those who love that way, God “May the care we show for the takes up residence and the soul material building — sprinkling it rejoices,” he said. with holy water, anointing it with At the end of the audience, oil and filling it with incense — be Pope Benedict blessed statues of a sign and a stimulus for a more the baby Jesus that children intense care in defending and pro- brought to the square in prepara- moting the temple of the person, tion for placing them in Nativity which is formed by you, dear scenes at home and at school. parishioners,” Pope Benedict said. While he wished the children a Returning to the Vatican for the Merry Christmas, he asked their par- midday recitation of the Angelus, ents, priests and teachers “to collabo- the pope told people in St. Peter’s rate with enthusiasm for the Christian Square that the joy of Advent and education of the little ones.” Times for Liturgy St. Pius X Parish 52553 Fir Road Granger, Indiana Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Lessons & Carols 11:25 p.m. Midnight Christmas Day 9 a.m. 11 a.m New Year’s Day 9:00 am 11:00 am DECEMBER 23, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5 PRESENTING DIOCESAN HISTORY Expansion blessed by bishop BOOK TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

BY KAY COZAD school personnel including the principal’s office and an office for the guidance counselor. And a FORT WAYNE — St. Elizabeth state-of-the-art computer lab has Ann Seton Church hosts a vibrant been added to the elementary and active parish community that building. has grown to over 2,000 families The commercial kitchen in the since it opened its doors on Aboite lower level with its stainless steel Center Road 17 years ago. To appliances and counters feed the accommodate the needs of the 290 students, who enjoy their ever-growing parish, ground was school lunches in the expansive broken for a 55,000-square-foot 400-seat cafeteria, which includes expansion project in 2006. Now a wall of windows with a view of 10 months and much construction the outside amphitheater. later, the newly completed expan- The beautifully landscaped sion has been dedicated and KAY COZAD amphitheater, which can hold blessed by Bishop John M. Bishop John M. D’Arcy blesses the between 100-200 people, will be D’Arcy. newly completed expansion at St. host to family movies in the sum- The dedication ceremony took Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish with mer as well as youth group and place on Dec. 16, despite the holy water in a dedication and parish ministry activities. JOE KOZINSKI inclement weather, when Father Jim blessing ceremony on Dec. 16. The And the youth ministry for high Bishop John M. D’Arcy presents a copy of “Worthy of the Shafer, pastor of St. Elizabeth school-aged parishioners, now has blowing snow and icy road condi- Church, joined by founding pastor a room they can call their own in Gospel of Christ: A History of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- Father Bob Schulte, vicar general of tions did not deter the over 300 the lower level of the facility, South Bend” to the St. Joseph County Public library. The the diocese, associate pastor Father parishioners and interested others replete with donated furniture, Bernard Ramenaden, OSB, and from participating in the ceremo- foosball game table and computer bishop presented the book to Kevin Wadzinski, para pro- parish staff, gathered with over 300 ny, tour and following reception. outlets. Other rooms are also avail- parishioners and others in the parish able for adult gatherings as well. fessional in the Local and Family History Department of activity center to hear Scripture God’s blessing on the new facility, Of the expansion Father Shafer the library. Below, Bishop D’Arcy presents the book to readings, sing and pray together. which is a grace and blessing to said, “It enables us to gather to The bishop spoke of the 20- the parish.” meet the needs of the parish in a Jeff Krull, director of the Allen Country Public Library in year-old parish, which met in Jim Kitchens, business manager spiritual way. It will really change Fort Wayne. The bishop signed copies of the book, which Haverhill School for almost three and pastoral minister of St. this place ministry-wise. The years before the original church Elizabeth, describes the new facili- school will use it most, but it is a was written by church historian Dr. Joseph White in com- was completed, and its growth and ty as a parish activity center, blessing to the whole parish.” memoration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of activity saying, “You, along with which houses a high school-sized The future use of the building your priest, have built a beautiful gymnasium complete with a stage. is open to all possibilities as the local diocese, and printed by Our Sunday Visitor, facility ... in the middle of modern The gym is used not only by St. Shafer reports that currently they Huntington. suburban culture Elizabeth physi- are monitoring its use by the ... and you have cal education parish ministries and will soon a responsibility students but by know how to offer it to the sur- to make all wel- “Make it a place of adult basketball rounding community as well. come here.” He teams and more. Another important part of this went on to offer thanksgiving.” The St. Joseph- expansive building project under- his prayer that St. Elizabeth taken by Weigand Construction the church School, with 489 Company and coordinated by Jerry would be a place BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY students in all Mays, includes renovations within where people and 290 on the the church sanctuary itself, which come to pray St. Elizabeth was repainted in neutral colors. and raise their campus, has The pews and kneelers were hearts to God. been expanded with four addition- recovered and new carpet and “Make it a place of thanksgiv- al classrooms to house third and linoleum was laid. And says ing,” he said. After sprinkling each fourth grade students this year Kitchens, a much needed roof new room within the facility with allowing the dedicated teachers of repair was undertaken, adding that holy water, the bishop blessed the the St. Elizabeth campus to edu- renovations to the existing parish congregation and joined them on a cate children kindergarten through hall, adjoining kitchen, atrium and tour followed by a reception held fourth grade. library are awaiting completion. in the new cafeteria on the lower Lois Widner, principal there Kitchens would like to thank level. said, “It’s been so exciting. ... We Dr. Mike and Grace Mastrangelo, Founding pastor Father Schulte have the additional room to do the honorary co-chairs for the fund- DON CLEMMER said of the expansion, “It’s beauti- programs that we want to do.” raising committee, saying the ful. It’s nice to be able to have all St. Elizabeth’s religious educa- (monetary) gifts are on target for this room for the children.” tion program (R.E.) is huge, this impressive project as well as The original vision for the Kitchens said with over 850 stu- for Bill Niezer’s assistance as the parish building phases has met his dents in pre-kindergarten through chair of the building committee. expectations and he says, “It’s eighth grade. These R.E. students “It was 10 months of construc- right on (schedule).” have expanded into the new class- tion and has been a joy to work Current pastor Father Shafer rooms as well. In addition to the with such a professional group of new classrooms, the new facility said of the dedication and blessing people,” said Kitchens. “It’s amaz- Our experienced and professional staff is dedicated ceremony, “Wonderful! It calls includes new office space for ing. 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to pray for priests and for vocations Report cites to the priesthood. The project, accomplishments, launched Dec. 8, aims to highlight the link between the Eucharist and challenges in church the priesthood as well as Mary’s response to abuse EWS RIEFS special role as the mother of every N B priest, said a letter from the congre- WASHINGTON (CNS) — gation’s top officials. Cardinal Although the church has taken pos- Claudio Hummes, congregation itive steps in its response to the POPE USES INCENSE AT FUNERAL OF AUSTRIAN CARDINAL prefect, and Archbishop Mauro clergy abuse crisis, more needs to Piacenza, congregation secretary, be done, according to a five-year said that as part of a wider effort to report on the crisis released Dec. 13 address the challenges facing by the National Review Board, the priests today, they wanted to pro- lay group that oversees the U.S. mote perpetual eucharistic adora- Catholic bishops’ compliance with tion “for the reparation of faults and child protection policies. The sanctification of priests.” But they report, addressed to U.S. Catholics also hoped to promote “a commit- on the fifth anniversary of the ment on the part of consecrated board’s establishment, called the feminine souls,” who, following the church’s response to the abuse cri- example of Mary, “might wish to sis “impressive” but also noted that spiritually adopt priests in order to its “work is only beginning.” It said help them with their self-offering, church officials must do a better job prayer and penance.” The letter of providing victims with the help asked bishops to promote in their they need and should also help dioceses “a movement of prayer,” Catholics at the parish level under- centered on perpetual eucharistic stand how best to respond to vic- adoration and involving priests, tims and their families. It also rec- religious and laypeople. ommended church leaders provide “protection and restoration” for priests accused of abuse who are Chinese bishop released later found innocent and called for after nearly four “greater speed” in investigating and responding to abuse allegations. months of being The full report may be accessed detained online at: www.usccb.org/nrb/nrbre- ZHENGDING, China (CNS) — port2007.pdf. After nearly four months of deten- tion, Bishop Julius Jia Zhiguo of Zhengding has been released. Bishop praises New CNS PHOTO /L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO VIA REUTERS Bishop Jia is not registered with the Jersey lawmakers for Pope Benedict XVI uses incense at the funeral Mass of Austrian Cardinal Alfons Stickler Chinese government and has been detained numerous times in past vote to abolish death in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 14. Cardinal Stickler died Dec. 12 at the age of years. Catholic sources in the 97. Cardinal Stickler was the world’s oldest living cardinal. Zhengding Diocese told the Asian penalty church news agency UCA News WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishop that the 72-year-old bishop arrived John M. Smith of Trenton, N.J., youngest nonmartyr saint to be rec- secretary to the apostolic nuncia- at his cathedral in Wuqiu village, in said Dec. 14 he was pleased New ognized under modern saint-mak- ture in Washington for five years Bishop Pelotte of Hebei province, Dec. 14. The vil- Jersey legislators voted to abolish ing procedures. The girl, known by before serving as rector of the Gallup, N.M., takes lage is near Shijiazhuang, Hebei’s the death penalty, but said he would the nickname “Nennolina,” lived in Pontifical North American College capital, more than 160 miles south- not have a “triumphalist attitude Rome in the 1930s and had bone in Rome. In 2001 then-Msgr. Dolan medical leave west of Beijing. According to one about it” because capital punish- cancer. When she was 5, one of her was ordained to the episcopate source, Bishop Jia’s family made GALLUP, N.M. (CNS) — Bishop ment is such a sensitive issue. legs had to be amputated, and she when he was appointed auxiliary numerous requests for his release Donald E. Pelotte of Gallup has Members of the General Assembly bore it cheerfully, saying she con- bishop in his native St. Louis. A because the uncle of the bishop is taken a medical leave of absence, voted Dec. 13 to end the death nected it with Jesus’ suffering. As year later, he was appointed arch- seriously ill. With Christmas effective Dec. 13. The bishop, who penalty in their state, four days after her disease worsened, she dictated bishop of Milwaukee. approaching, the source added, the has been recovering from injuries the measure was approved by the poems or letters to God, Jesus and bishop reportedly also asked the sustained during a July 23 fall at his state Senate. Gov. Jon Corzine Mary. She died five months before local government many times to home in Gallup, had received treat- signed it into law Dec. 17. In her seventh birthday, and the letters San Antonio Catholics, release him so that he can celebrate ment in Arizona, Texas and Florida remarks at the state capitol, Corzine were later cited as the record of a the major church feast day at his Jews come together to and returned to his diocese Sept. 21 said the decision to abolish the young mystic. On Dec. 17 the pope cathedral. The source also quoted a with the hope that a return to famil- death penalty in the state demon- approved a decree affirming the light historic menorah government official as saying iar surroundings would help his strated that “New Jersey is truly heroic virtues of the girl. If a mira- Bishop Jia will again be detained recovery. But in consultation with evolving.” He said a fundamental cle is attributed to her intercession, SAN ANTONIO (CNS) — Father after a few days because he needs his doctors, Bishop Pelotte has now argument against the death penalty she could be beatified. Recognition David Garcia, rector of San to undergo a “learning session.” decided to focus solely on his is for society to “determine if its of another miracle is needed for Fernando Cathedral, said the annu- recovery for an undetermined time endorsement of violence begets canonization. al Catholic-Jewish Hanukkah com- violence, and if violence under- memoration in San Antonio was an period. A Dec. 13 diocesan state- Australian state passes mines our commitment to the sanc- opportunity to illustrate how people ment did not say where the bishop laws to accommodate tity of life.” The governor also Archbishop Dolan of various faith traditions have will be staying during his medical issued an order to commute the sen- named chairman of worked with one another over the leave. It simply said he would not pope at World Youth tences of the eight men on the years. “Each one,” he said, “has be in Gallup. Last summer the 62- Day state’s death row to life in prison Catholic Relief Services added a wonderful richness that year-old bishop said he had fallen without the possibility of parole. He only their tradition could give.” down the stairs at his residence, SYDNEY, Australia (CNS) — The thanked advocacy groups, naming board Good relationships among different which caused extensive injuries. New South Wales government has faiths in San Antonio is what distin- During the bishop’s absence, Father the New Jersey Catholic WASHINGTON (CNS) — passed special legislation to accom- Conference and the American Civil guishes it as a premiere city, he James Walker, vicar general of the modate Pope Benedict XVI’s visit Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of added. Father Garcia’s remarks diocese, will continue with the Liberties Union among others, for Milwaukee has been appointed to Sydney for World Youth Day in their efforts “that put pressure on opened the sixth annual lighting of administrative duties of the diocese July. The temporary laws passed by chairman of the board of directors a menorah owned by San Antonian that he assumed earlier this year those of us in public service to of Catholic Relief Services, the the government in mid-December stand up and do the right thing.” Bennett Feinsilber and brought after the bishop was injured. will allow police extended powers U.S. bishops’ overseas relief and from Poland long ago by development agency. The appoint- of search and seizure and the dis- Feinsilber’s grandfather. Catholics cretion to remove individuals and Pope advances ment, confirmed by Cardinal and Jews jointly lit the eight can- Vatican recruits Francis E. George of Chicago, pres- vehicles from July 15-20 World dles in a Dec. 7 ceremony at AT&T ‘spiritual mothers’ to Youth Day events. The laws, which sainthood cause of ident of the bishops’ conference, Center, organized under the aus- was announced in a Dec. 13 news have been likened to those enacted 6-year-old Italian girl pices of San Fernando Cathedral pray for priests for the Sydney Olympics in 2000, release. Archbishop Dolan, a CRS and the Jewish Federation of San VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With a also restrict air space above World VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope board member since January 2007, Antonio, a co-sponsor. It is the letter to the world’s bishops and a Youth Day venues such as Royal Benedict XVI has advanced the succeeds Bishop Robert N. Lynch same menorah Pope John Paul II 40-page illustrated brochure, the Randwick Racecourse and the sainthood cause of a 6-year-old of St. Petersburg, Fla., who had and Feinsilber lit together at the Vatican’s Congregation for the pope’s residence while he is in Italian girl who wrote letters to been chairman since 2001 and has Vatican on Hanukkah in 2001. This Clergy is encouraging eucharistic Sydney. Jesus in the final stages of her ill- been a member of the CRS board year Hanukkah began at sundown adoration for the holiness of priests ness. If she is eventually canonized, since 1995. Ordained to the priest- Dec. 4. Antonietta Meo would become the hood in 1979, Father Dolan was and is recruiting “spiritual mothers” DECEMBER 23, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

Gloves and hats needed The Franciscan by The Franciscan Center Center’s FORT WAYNE —When Sally Ley, founder and chief executive Thanksgiving AROUND THE DIOCESE officer of The Franciscan Center, was a little girl, she could not wait for Christmas. Her anticipation Tuesday hits new was not just for toys, but at SCOUT TROOP PARTICIPATE IN LEGO LEAGUE COMPETITION Christmas time the Sisters of record Divine Providence would donate FORT WAYNE — The Franciscan to her and her sisters brand new Center served 770 people on its gloves and hats every year. annual Thanksgiving Tuesday, the “Now we want to help others in Tuesday before Thanksgiving that Fort Wayne as I was helped,” its Food Pantry is open. explains Ley. “We have been pro- “Our largest usage day for our viding gloves over the years, but food pantry is always the Tuesday this year we want to provide before Thanksgiving,” explains gloves and hats to all of our Sack Sally Ley, founder and chief execu- Lunch Ministry clients — over tive officer of The Franciscan 1,000 men, women and children!” Center. “While we may average The Franciscan Center runs a 300 families a week during the food pantry, Medicine Cabinet year, we had 770 families visit the and Sack Lunch Ministry on the food pantry on one day. Men, south side of Fort Wayne. women and children were lined up Please contact The Franciscan around the building at 4:30 a.m. Center at (260) 744-3977 for more even though we do not open the information or to arrange a dona- pantry doors until 9 a.m.,” she said. tion of new or gently-used gloves, As in previous years, The mittens and winter hats. Franciscan Center relies completely on donations to provide the turkeys, Serrans host WHLY chickens, hams and other meats it distributes to its clients. “Just when general manager, plan we started to hand out hot dogs as a for luncheon last resort to the last couple of dozen clients, a generous donor SOUTH BEND — Richard pulled up in a truck with 30 turkeys. Petersen, general manager of We are truly blessed by the com- WHLY, Holy Radio, 1580 AM, the munity,” adds Ley. Catholic radio station in South The Franciscan Center runs a Bend, told members of the Serra food pantry, Medicine Cabinet and Club of South Bend that the com- Sack Lunch Ministry. Please con- plete transfer of the radio station tact The Franciscan Center at (260) to his group still hinges on com- 744-3977 for more information or PROVIDED BY TROOP 300 plete approval of the Federal to arrange a donation for 2008. Communications Commission. Boy Scout Troop 300’s Robotic Trouble team and their supporters prepare for their inau- Funds for the complete purchase gural first Lego League competition in December. The group advanced to state competi- of WHLY are currently in escrow, Bishop Dwenger students he told the Serra Club. hold fast, recall hungry tion held at Indiana-Purdue Universities at Fort Wayne. Troop 300’s members attend St. Meanwhile, Petersen said, Therese and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Fort Wayne, and St. Aloysius in Yoder. Several WHLY is broadcasting Catholic FORT WAYNE — In solidarity programs to the South Bend area. with their less fortunate brothers Catholic school teams were also among the dozens entered in the statewide competition. Deacon Ron Moser, president and sisters around the world, stu- of the Serra Club, announced that dents, faculty and staff at Bishop a large contingent of officers and Dwenger participated in a 24-hour “When we truly see all people obligations as Christians. As we gifts and later delivered them to members will attend the holiday fast Monday, Dec. 10. luncheon for the diocesan semi- Religion teacher Tom Kenny as our brothers and sisters, amaz- read in Matthew 25:40, ‘Amen, I the Healthy Family Center for the ing things are possible,” Wheeler say to you, whatever you did for patients on Dec. 13. narians and priests at Fort was the impetus for this project, Wayne’s Summit Club on Dec. 27. according to Melissa Wheeler, fel- said. “We hope that students and these least brothers of mine, you “This is generosity beyond adult participants will make a did for me.’” —LC belief,” said SJRMC’s Lori Heading the group will be low religion teacher and coordina- Richard Wasoski, president-elect; tor for the fast. The student leaders commitment to helping the less Kenney, who has been involved fortunate in our world not just for with the initiative since its incep- George Resnik, past district 37 gov- then decided to organize the fast St. Joseph Parish provides ernor; and Richard Dornbos, a past on Dec. 10, in correlation with these 24 hours, but for the rest of tion five years ago. “What was their lives.” Healthy Family Center really special was watching how president of Serra and current dis- World Human Rights Day. trict governor who will serve as Wheeler explained the philoso- According to Wheeler, there with Christmas cheer the kids made sure that each pres- are other ways to promote social ent had a name tag on it so the gift group spokesman. Other officers phy behind fasting: “This is only a attending will be Robert Schultheis, 24-hour period to experience what justice beyond fasting. The SOUTH BEND — ‘Tis the season was going to the right person. teacher stressed the importance of for giving, and parishioners and And, of course, they had a blast vice president of programs; millions of our brothers and sisters Stephen Elek, Jr., vice president of experience every day. During our remaining aware about relevant students of St. Joseph Catholic bringing the gifts over.” issues affecting the world. Church and School in Mishawaka technology programs; Dr. Frank daily lives, we are bombarded Toepp, vice president of the Serra with advertisements for food. “It may seem small, but infor- answered the Christmas bell for Ancilla Domini Chapel’s mation spoken will eventually Saint Joseph Regional Medical Foundation; Dr. Norlin Rueschhoff, Students seem to really see this Christmas Eve and day treasurer; Joan Dudzinski, vice when they are fasting.” make its way to influential ears,” Center’s (SJRMC) Healthy she said. “Sometimes you will Family Center. As a result of the president of membership; and Moreover, the money raised Masses, services told Lillian Chrzanoski. — EJD through sponsorships will go to have to look beyond the network generosity, 74 patients from the Catholic Relief Services (CRS). news to find this information so it Healthy Family Center will DONALDSON — A Christmas “The focus for CRS this year is may take some work.” receive Christmas presents they Eve Service of Lessons and Carols Information coming for providing clean water in places A good place to start is with the would otherwise not be able to will be held at 10 p.m. Christmas papal events where it is not available,” Wheeler Catholic Campaign for Human enjoy. Eve. The Mass of the Nativity of said. “Not having clean water is a Development (CCHD), she said. A Christmas tree was placed in the Lord will be celebrated at FORT WAYNE — With the major health hazard for many Moreover, lobbying groups, the St. Joseph Church at the begin- 10:30 p.m., Dec. 24 in the Ancilla announcement of Pope Benedict communities. Young children are United Nations and the Peace ning of the Advent season. The Domini Chapel, PHJC Ministry XVI’s visit to the United States especially vulnerable to disease Corps are also helpful. tree had paper ornaments with Center. There will not be a Mass April 15-20, many requests for tick- and infection due to unclean Information for these organiza- Christmas gift ideas for the 74 held at midnight. ets to papal events have been water.” tions are available online at our patients. Parishioners took the The Service of Lessons and received through the archdioceses As a result of the fast, Wheeler fingertips so we can put due pres- ornaments and purchased the sug- Carols will include the Ancilla of New York and Washington, D.C. said she hopes the students will sure on decision makers. gested items. Domini choir, bell choir and Plans are in formation in the walk away with a changed world In closing, Wheeler said this The patients received two pres- instrumentalists Adrienne Geisler, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend view. It’s easy to get caught up in fast is something bigger than her- ents with a value totaling $25. violin, and Kelly Filson, flute. to obtain some available tickets for the everyday intricacies in our self. With 74 patients, the total present Mary Lou McCarthy is director of the public, papal Masses on April microcosm, but God’s kingdom This is simply what Christ has value came to $3,700. music and organist. 17 and 20. Those interested in extends beyond our realm, she asked us to do, she said. “This is Boy and Girl Scouts, from There will be one Mass on attending the pope’s public events said. Moreover, she hopes the fast not me promoting human rights. kindergarten through eighth grade Christmas Day at 11 a.m. in the should look for updated informa- will have a lasting effect on those It is work toward the kingdom that at St. Joseph School, then spent Catherine Kasper Home Chapel. tion in the Jan. 6, 2008 edition of who participated. Christ preached. This is one of our part of the day wrapping all the All are welcome. Today’s Catholic. 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC DECEMBER 23, 2007 Community effort feeds the hungry

kitchen has a steady volunteer BY LAUREN CAGGIANO base. Cash donations are most needed to fund the day-to-day FORT WAYNE — Father Tom operations, she reminds readers. O’Connor started the St. Mary’s So what goes into the famous Soup Kitchen in Fort Wayne out soup? Five pounds of noodles, of the church’s back door in 1973. vegetables, rice and meats are Four Generations Since then, the soup kitchen has among the ingredients. “It really is provided a hot meal to countless good soup, too,” Ransom said. people in need. Ransom said donors can bring Carolyn Ransom, the soup leftovers from parties and gather- of family ownership kitchen’s volunteer coordinator, ings to put in the soup. Workplace works with 80 volunteers (50 full- food drives are also a way to make time and 30 substitutes) on a regu- a difference. Ransom, however, lar basis. Ransom wears many reminds the community that the Now in our fourth MCCOMB hats, filling in for the “soup lady” kitchen cannot accept any opened as needed and cutting vegetables. food. generation of service, & SONS The soup kitchen has been espe- The soup kitchen plays a criti- D.O. McComb & Sons has Funeral Homes cially busy lately, as evidenced by cal role in the downtown commu- CELEBRATE THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE the supply of soup. “This week we nity. “This might be their only worked hard to provide the ran out of soup everyday,” she meal for the day,” Ransom said. families in this community with (260) 426-9494 said. “That should make you feel Ransom said the soup kitchen good,” she said about the impor- the very best service Maplewood Park • 4017 Maplecrest could not run without the support tance of making a contribution. possible. As a family-owned Lakeside Park • 1140 Lake Avenue of the community. Scott’s and With no overhead, donations are Kroger donate bread. Krispie Foster Park • 6301 Fairfield put directly into the operation, funeral home, we take Kreme provides doughnuts and Ransom said about the community personal pride in every Auburn Chapel • 502 North Main Starbucks and Honey Baked Ham impact. Covington Knolls • 8325 Covington Road are also regular contributors. The soup kitchen is open to service we arrange. Pine Valley Park • 1320 E. Dupont Road Running a soup kitchen is a anyone in need, according to costly undertaking. With the inflat- Ransom. “Anyone can come ... ©2002 MKJ Marketing ed price of dairy products, milk is they just need to sign their name by far the most costly item the and address,” she said. kitchen serves. According to Through her work, Ransom has Ransom, the soup kitchen serves met many regulars, but she said 160 gallons a day, a cost of $1,000 one thing holds true. “They’re real per week. Other food products close and family oriented.” amount to $4,200 a week, Ransom The soup kitchen is open said. Monday through Friday from 10 “We totally rely on the commu- a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations are nity,” she said. While volunteers accepted seven days a week at the are appreciated, Ransom said the south side of the building. CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY GIFTS

MICHELLE CASTLEMAN St. Louis Besancon Parish, New Haven, and students from both St. Louis Academy and St. Joseph, Hessen Cassel, participated in a diaper drive for the Christ Child Society during the first two weeks of Advent. In photo with the donations, are, from left, St. Louis Academy stu- dents Gus Wyss, Maggie Castleman and Ray Davis.

Voice Mail O:(260)436-6363 Ex 317 (260) 479-1162 R: (260) 639-6471 DECEMBER 23, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 9 Fair trade shop offers University of Dayton alumni bring alternative to disparity joy to children in Fort Wayne plaguing global market BY LAUREN CAGGIANO

FORT WAYNE — Members of they can ask questions about how the Fort Wayne chapter of the ‘We should care about the we do business,” he said. University of Dayton (UD) Goestch said the shop sells an Alumni Association and communi- things we buy and the eclectic mix of goods, including ty volunteers brought the joy of children’s toy instruments, plant Christmas and the UD spirit to people that make them’ hangers, coffee and tea. Coffee children in the Fort Wayne area. and tea are the biggest sellers and The event, Christmas off BY LAUREN CAGGIANO coffee comes from 12 countries. Campus, is an extension of the The shop owner said buying university’s Christmas on Campus, fairly traded goods is becoming a campus-wide celebration that FORT WAYNE — Fair trade is a more popular in today’s market. buzzword today, but there’s more brings the joy of Christmas to the “Fair trade is a trendy thing right underprivileged children of the to it than buying an expensive cup now,” he said. “It is becoming of coffee at Starbucks. Dayton area. The tradition of cele- more noticed by the public.” brating Christmas on the feast of Jim Goestch knows the impor- Beyond the superficiality, tance of fair trade firsthand. Jim the Immaculate Conception dates From left, Lauren Caggiano, Mark Maffey (Santa), Jeremy Reidy, Kim Goestch addressed Christians’ back to 1964 when a group of stu- Back and Chris Caggiano celebrate the University of Dayton’s Christmas and his wife Marian Waltz have moral obligation to buy fairly trad- run a fair-trade organization, dents got together and decided off Campus at the Fort Wayne Urban League. ed goods. they wanted to celebrate Christmas Friends of the Third World “We should care about the (FOTW), for 35 years at 611 W. before they left for the holidays. things we buy and the people that piñatas, cookies, presents and even the Christmas season from my Wayne St. in downtown Fort With that small group of stu- make them,” she said. “A a visit from Santa. About 45 chil- childhood that I wanted to give my Wayne. Their Third World Shoppe dents back in 1964, Christmas on Christian should care about the dren, ranging in age from pre- time and resources to children in supports farmers and artisans from Campus was born. Since then, it poor ... that’s what it says in the school age to 12, attended the the community that may or may as far away as Ethiopia. has evolved into the night of Bible. Think about our sisters and party. Joy and excitement filled the not get that anywhere else,” she So what exactly is fair trade? magic and wonder that alumni brothers in the world.” air as the children rotated between said. “This is something special “Fair trade goods are made by know today. According to David Dilts, a stations. for the kids to engage in and take people who need to support their The 2007 Christmas off professor of economics at Indiana Dennis Hipskind, a 1974 gradu- something from whether it be a families,” he said. Campus was held at the Fort University-Purdue Universities at ate, kindly donated UD basketballs turn on Santa’s lap, a strong swing Goetsch explained that farmers, Wayne Urban League at 2135 S. Fort Wayne, the economic dispari- and the children walked away at the piñata, a new book, a UD for example, receive one cent per Hanna Ave., in the Hanna- ty in our world is plaguing the grinning ear-to-ear. basketball or a new friend.” pound for regular coffee, but $1.30 Creighton neighborhood Saturday, global market. For Kimberly Back, a 2006 Similar to Back’s sentiments, for fairly traded goods. In the fair- Dec. 8. “What provides for economic graduate, Christmas off Campus Reidy values the Marianist philos- trade system, farmers are organ- Each year, the alumni associa- security is very much dependent holds a special meaning. “I wanted ophy instilled in the event. ized into co-ops and sell directly tion works with a local nonprofit on other countries having the to bring something that to my “The Marianist order teaches to associations, eliminating the to extend the spirit of the campus opportunity,” he said. “Until knowledge is uniquely UD to Fort leadership through service to the middleman. event to the local community. The humanity promotes this concern, Wayne,” Back said. “Christmas on community,” he said. “The As Goestch explained, specific Urban League was chosen this there’s going to be turmoil in the Campus is such an amazing event Christmas off Campus event is a criteria designate what is a fair- year as the recipient agency world.” that I wanted to stay a part of it way to serve the community by trade good and thus is worthy of because of its prominent location Goestch agrees with Dilts that even if I am unable to be in spreading goodwill to children the official label. According to a in the heart of the city. the global trade system is flawed. Dayton.” who may not otherwise have the pamphlet in his shop produced by Led by Jeremy Reidy (a 2004 “We have so much disparity Furthermore, Back said nostal- opportunity to experience the joy nonprofit organization TransFair graduate and chapter president), between the person who buys gia played a major part in her deci- of Christmas.” USA, the Fair Trade Certified planning began several months in $200-gym shoes and the person sion to participate. label guarantees fair prices for advance. The end result was an who makes them for a $1 a day.” afternoon of arts and crafts, “I have so many memories of family farmers, decent working Still, he has faith in his shop’s and living conditions, environmen- mission. “Fair trade is one exam- tally friendly farming practices ple of a better way,” he said. “We and quality taste for the consumer. know we’re making a difference.” Christmas wedding makes a unforgettable memory “Your buying has to be fair in context,” he explained. BY LAUREN CAGGIANO Following the wedding, the According to Goestch, it’s easi- couple shared many happy memo- er to determine a fair price for For more information about the ries together. Henry was offered a food than for homemade crafts Friends of the Third World organi- FORT WAYNE — The holidays job as a junior partner at a law because of the unique nature of zation, visit www.friendsoft- are a time for sharing traditions firm in Fort Wayne and Rosalie handcrafted goods; honesty, how- hethirdworld.org. The Third World and warm memories at St. Anne worked as a dietitian for several ever, always prevails in his shop. Shoppe is open Tuesday through Home in Fort Wayne. years. “We tell (the farmers and arti- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or One resident, Rosalie Hasely, Hasely’s husband died 45 years sans) who give us the products by appointment. 100, holds a particular memory ago from a heart attack, but the close to her heart. Nestled in an memories live on. “We had a won- arm chair in her apartment, Hasely derful life together,” she said. recalled the details of her wedding Traveling is especially near and day some 70 years ago as if it dear to her heart. “I’ve done a lot were just yesterday. LAUREN CAGGIANO of traveling,” she said. “I’ve been “This happened to me in the Rosalie Hasely, 100, recalls the to every continent except midst of the Depression,” she said, Christmas when she married her Antarctica. I’ve climbed across the prefacing the story. college sweetheart. Hasely lives in Sahara and walked on the Great It was 1933 and Hasely, 26, the apartments at Saint Anne Barrier Reef. I’ve been very was engaged to be wed to her col- Home in Fort Wayne. lucky.” lege sweetheart, Henry, at the As a result of her travels, University of Notre Dame’s Hasely, said she has made a gener- famous log chapel. The Saint battling the harsh winter condi- al anthropological observation. Mary’s College graduate had tions. Her friends arrived in a milk “People are the same all over. returned to her hometown of truck from East Lansing to attend ... They all want a comfortable life Seattle following graduation. the wedding. Fortunately the best and want what’s best for their chil- Hasely and her mother had to trav- man and maid of honor were able dren,” she said. el by train on the day after to attend, although her father was Hasely recently celebrated her Christmas in what she called “the not. 100th birthday Oct. 4. She is still a most terrible winter storm.” “That’s the story,” she said. member of Our Lady of Good “It was unbelievable,” she said, “That was a Christmas never to Hope Church, although she does as the roads were slick with sheets forget.” not get out as much as she would of ice. To their dismay, the mother Hasely recalled the story about like. In her spare time, she said she LAUREN CAGGIANO and daughter arrived in Chicago, how she met her best friend and likes to do crossword puzzles and Jim Goestch holds a coffee sack containing fairly traded Peruvian coffee, then South Bend — five hours future maid of honor. “We all met play bridge. She has lived in her one of the 21 countries that supply specific coffees that are roasted at late. “The snow was knee deep,” the same night,” she said. “His apartment at St. Anne Home since the store. It is part of a local employment training program. Each sack is she said. college roommate (at Notre Dame) the day the apartments were avail- shipped to the U.S. with a code that indicates its country of origin. But Hasely wasn’t the only one married my college roommate.” able. 10 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS DECEMBER 23, 2007

HOW TO BEAT HOLIDAY TRAVEL STRESS The holidays are one of the busiest times of the year for travel. While long lines and road- weary passengers are inevitable, here are few things you can do to make your trip less stressful. Be open to options. Be flexible when you make travel arrangements. Pack like a pro. Plan well and bring only what you need. Have fun. Time Senior Spirit with family and friends should make it worthwhile. Last year to take charitable IRA rollover Question:What is the charitable IRA paign and/or the Annual Bishop’s al income tax. over to a charity, rather than first rollover? Appeal campaign. Donors who may find this new withdrawn and then contributed to Answer: Donors who are age 70 Certain limitations apply to provision of making charitable the charity, can have the effect of or older can transfer funds directly these nontaxable IRA charitable contributions from an IRA espe- reducing taxes on social security from their individual retirement distributions. First of all, the donor cially appealing will be those who payments. account (IRA) to a public charita- may contribute IRA funds if he/she PLANNED do not itemize deductions, would The first step in making a chari- ble organization without including is age 70 or older on the date of not be able to deduct all of their table gift from your IRA is to con- the transfer in gross income for the distribution, the qualified chari- GIVING charitable deductions because of tact your IRA custodian to transfer federal income tax purposes. table distribution must not exceed ELISA SMITH deduction limits, may have a your desired gift amount directly However, the deadline for making $100,000 in the aggregate in the phase-out of their itemized deduc- to your parish, school, or other a charitable IRA rollover is Dec. tax year, and funds are transferred tions because of their income level, diocesan agency. If the funds are 31, 2007. directly from a traditional IRA or reaching age 70. or are required to take minimum distributed to you followed by a Before the Pension Protection Roth IRA to a public charity. This Example: Suppose Mary has distribution withdrawals even contribution to the charity, you Act of 2006 was passed, if a donor provision is effective for tax years $700,000 in an IRA and will be though they do not need them for will still have to report the with- wanted to use IRA funds for a 2006 and 2007 only. required to withdraw approximate- living expenses. drawal as income. charitable contribution, he or she Moreover, these gifts can only ly $35,000 this year. And suppose The charitable IRA rollover can would have had to withdraw the be transferred to one or more pub- that Mary wants to contribute also benefit donors who receive funds from his or her IRA account lic charities but not private founda- $10,000 to her parish school this Social Security and are taxed on Elisa M. Smith, CPA/PFS, is the direc- and then contribute the money to tions, supporting organizations or year. She can authorize the trustee these benefits depending on how tor of planned giving for the the charity. The amount withdrawn donor advised funds. Also, the of her IRA to transfer $10,000 to much taxable income they receive Diocese of Fort Wayne-South was taxable income and reportable gifts must be outright; for instance, the parish school and $25,000 to from other sources, including with- Bend and vice president and on the individual’s income tax they cannot be used to establish a her. The $10,000 distributed to drawals from IRAs. Accordingly, director of financial planning for return. Depending on whether the gift annuity or charitable remain- charity will not be subject to feder- money in an IRA that is rolled STAR Wealth Management. donor qualified to itemize deduc- der trust. And the transfers cannot tions, he or she could take a chari- be from employer-sponsored table deduction for the amount retirement plans, such as Simple given to charity, but only up to 50 IRAs, 401(k)s, and 403(b)s. The Ins and Outs of Christmas preparation percent of adjusted gross income. Example: John, aged 80, has Currently, until Dec. 31, 2007, $450,000 in an IRA and has both outer and inner needs. reminding us of Christmases past, BY VINCE LA BARBERA charitable gifts from IRAs can be pledged to give $75,000 this year The outer preparations are nec- of family and friends we hold dear. accomplished simply and free of to his parish. If John transfers essary to sustain and build lines of Our sense of smell can invoke federal income tax. With these tax $75,000 from the IRA, he will ith the season of Advent loving communication with family memories, too, as our home is benefits, you can make gifts from avoid paying federal income tax on almost over, we may be and friends. The to-do list of filled with the aromas of breads your IRA while you are living and that amount. frustrated and even irri- addressing cards, shopping, gift and cookies baking, the turkey or Another benefit of this legisla- W witness the good works that your tated as we try hard to make every- wrapping, cooking, cleaning, deco- ham roasting, and pies cooling on gifts can provide now to your tion is that the funds transferred thing just right for everyone, rating, feasting and traveling helps the kitchen counter; all taking us parish, school or other diocesan from your IRA to a charity count including ourselves, by the time us sustain traditions and memories back perhaps to those special, fes- agency. You can also make gifts toward your mandatory withdrawal Christmas arrives. Consider there is from past Christmases and cele- tive days of our lives. from your IRA to satisfy pledges or required minimum distribution an inner and outer side to brate the continuity of life. The Then there are the Christmas from the Legacy of Faith cam- you must take each year after Christmas preparation. To make decorations we may use year after presents, which can involve plan- holidays meaningful and enjoyable, year and our Christmas card list ning and choosing just the right Excellence in Retirement Living we need to find ways to balance can be like memory jewels, gifts for the right persons, followed by the shopping and time for wrap- ping. But remember, the stress, dread and negative energy we put into our thoughts and words, cards and gifts, food preparation and par- ties, comes back to us with the same negativity. Conversely, if our energy is pos- itive, then it will return to us in a positive manner. If we are not excited about sending Christmas cards, giving a gift to someone, decorating our home, and so forth, then we shouldn’t do it. If we truly enjoy many of the things that go Improving the Quality of Living into preparing for the holidays, then we should strive to take them Hospice, Home Health, Grief Counseling and on with an open heart and a cheer- ful outlook. We receive back what May the Spirit of Christmas Community Education in Northern Indiana we give to others. If all our preparations are on the fill your life with warmth and joy Call for a FREE Brochure or In-Home Visit material or outer side, however, our now and throughout the new year. happiness will be short-lived. 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we don’t have to go crazy with Maggie will dress in a “fancy BY KAY COZAD tons of gifts. That’s what most pink dress” this year. Following people relate Christmas to ... and I Mass the family heads to grand- FORT WAYNE — ‘Tis the season don’t want them to think that’s ma’s where they gather with aunts when frantic shoppers mob the what it’s all about.” and uncles to share the holiday stores in hopes of finding the mul- Jason, who experienced foster feast. Dessert calls for a rousing titude of gifts that might please care as a young boy, feels the fam- rendition of “Happy Birthday to their loved ones on Christmas ily’s approach to Christmas keeps Jesus” sung by the entire family as morning. The hustle-bustle of the focus where it should be — on the birthday cake made by the girls Santa-related materialism this time Jesus. is sliced. of year sometimes casts a shadow “I like it,” he says. “When I Alicia, a second-grade teacher on the real reason for the season. was their age, I didn’t have a for Southwest Allen County But one Fort Wayne family has whole lot. I’m teaching them, so Schools, currently on child-rearing found a creative way to honor hopefully they can do it for their leave, explains that several of the baby Jesus on his birthday without kids, too.” school staff have adopted the all the hype. Personalized letters from Santa Johnsons’ creative way of honor- Jason and Alicia Johnson, arrive in the mail explaining to the ing Jesus. active members of St. Elizabeth girls that he understands that Jesus “I am really on a crusade with Ann Seton Parish, Fort Wayne, is the reason Christmas is celebrat- my friends,” she says. “I grew up were married in 2000 and enjoyed ed. The letter asks the girls to with so much family celebration. sharing their families’ regular choose three gifts because, “I’m The gifts are good but the high- Christmas traditions that year. special like Jesus,” says Mya. light is being with family.” “The first year, we didn’t have The family expanded over the And her crusade doesn’t stop traditions of our own,” says Alicia. years with two more daughters, after the Christmas season is over. But, she recalls, that year she was Maggie, 3, and Morgan, 10 The idea of simplicity is important inspired by a homily offered by months, and the traditions contin- to her, “So I don’t get caught up in Father Jim Shafer, pastor of her ue. Each year the family ventures the hustle-bustle. I want people to church. “He mentioned the three out to a local tree farm and choos- know through my actions that I’m gifts and related the Santa es just the right tree to decorate a Christian. I really believe in Christmas to Christianity and their home. walking the walk and witnessing Jesus’ birthday,” she says. Jason chuckles as he recalls the through life-style. Faith is not just Following the birth of their old- year he brought a very dull ax to a Sunday thing,” she says. est daughter Mya in 2002, the the tree farm. “We ended up hav- Jason hopes to begin the tradi- Johnsons decided it was time to ing fun,” he says. The family deco- tion of reading the Christmas story begin their own Christmas tradi- rates the tree together with most of from the Bible to his children as he tions. Mya would receive three the ornaments ending up at the KAY COZAD fondly recalls his grandfather, then gifts from Santa Claus symboliz- bottom of the tree. Jason and Alicia Johnson pose in front of their Christmas tree with his own father, reading it to him. ing the Magi’s gifts to Jesus at his Each Advent season the manger daughters, from left, Maggie, Mya and Morgan. The family tries always And one day when the girls are old birth. “It helped us simplify ... and in the family crèche stands empty to keep Jesus as the focus of their Christmas celebration. enough, the Johnson family will control the hustle and bustle,” awaiting Christmas morning when attend midnight Mass as Alicia’s recalls Alicia. A pillowcase size, the girls search for the hidden fig- family had done. drawstring bag, reminiscent of ure of baby Jesus, while the plate, asked why, Mya replies shyly, “It’s Festival. Their hope for the future of Santa’s big red bag, was construct- once heavy with cookies for Santa, his birthday ... We sing to Jesus ... On Christmas day the girls rush their children, “I hope it strength- ed adorned with Mya’s name in holds only crumbs. Throughout the It’s fun.” excitedly to the tree under which ens their faith so they can go to which the unwrapped gifts would yuletide season, the girls take turns This year Mya cracked the eggs lie their three gift bags. Following school and explain why they only be found on Christmas morning. moving the three wise men closer and Maggie was in charge of stir- the gift opening, the search for the get three gifts. I hope they’re “We try to make the gifts to the manger each day. ring the batter. The family also baby Jesus figure begins. After the strong enough to say ‘This is my diverse,” says Alicia, as Jason The three young girls visit their enjoys attending holiday choir pro- figure is safely in its manger the faith.’ ... and carry it through the adds, “They get one toy, one book grandmother, Terri Johns, where grams as well as community family dresses in their holiday fare generations.” and one clothing (item). That way they bake a cake for Jesus. When events such as the Gingerbread to attend Christmas Mass. From Our Home to Yours Wishing everyone a Blessed Advent and Christmas Season!

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Season’s ‘Tree Man Mike’ is St. Vincent GREETINGS de Paul mainstay for Christmas from BY JUDY BRADFORD Leonard J. Andorfer and Company SOUTH BEND — Starting in late October, artificial Christmas trees Certified Public Accountants start appearing on the floor of the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in South Bend. Before they get to the floor, Park Lake Medical Building however, they have to be assem- bled. They arrive in boxes, donat- 2410 Lake Avenue • Fort Wayne ed by individuals or retail opera- (260) 423-9405 tions. Mike Kamp, known as “Christmas Tree Mike,” is the per- son who puts them all together. Come, Let Us Adore Him! “People say that it takes a lot of patience to put these together,” CHRISTMAS MASSES says Mike, as he deftly spreads out the branches on a tree. “But it’s no December 24, 4:00 p.m. with Children’s Choir different than poppin’ beans or 6:30 p.m. with Contemporary Choir shucking corn.” JUDY BRADFORD Midnight with Adult Choir Mike has been doing the job for Mike Kamp works on one of the many artificial Christmas trees sold at December 25, 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. St. Vincent’s since 1994. Before the thrift store beginning in late October. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church that, he assembled Christmas trees for Sinco. He figures he’s assem- The trees are a hot commodity has only one leg, finds the swivel 10700 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne bled about 3,250 trees since 1970. and sell fairly fast. stand convenient. The tree moves The trees come from a variety He has some tips for those who around for him, instead of him 432-0268 of sources. must assemble trees at home: having to move around the tree. “Sometimes, Target or other • Always start from the bottom What’s the strangest tree he’s stores will get them in and they’re up, big branches to small ever assembled? brand new, but maybe one strand • Decorate with lights from the “It was a white tree that I think of lights doesn’t work. So they inside out, so the plugs aren’t seen had been left in the sun and it was Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception give them to us because they don’t and wires won’t interfere with fur- this golden color. I called it the 1100 South Calhoun Street - Fort Wayne want to fix them.” ther decorating strawberry blonde tree. It was Or, families just get bored with • Use a swivel stand for easier almost orange. But it sold almost Christmas Eve Masses: the same tree they’ve had every access. as soon as it hit the sales floor. year and decide to upgrade to a Mike, who was injured in a People just like to have something 5:00 PM (Children’s Mass) bigger one or a different color. motorcycle accident years ago and different now and then.” Midnight Mass (Music begins at 11:15 PM) Checking toys on the recall list made easy by St. Vincent de Paul staffer Christmas Morning Masses organization into a dilemma: and every toy in the warehouse 8:00 & 11:30 AM BY JUDY BRADFORD How would St. Vincent’s pro- awaiting the Christmas giveaway. Saturday, December 29 - 5:00 PM vide safe toys this year for all of its Moreover, it was beginning to look SOUTH BEND — Toys will be needy clients who request like no number of volunteers Sunday, December 30 given out in Christmas baskets this Christmas baskets? would be able to deal with the job year by the St. Vincent de Paul “It’s been toy recall after toy of checking by barcode number. 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 AM 5:00 PM Society. recall,” said Charlie Thompson, When Thompson started look- New Year’s Eve 5:00 PM That may not seem like major director of conference services and ing at the recalls on the Internet, news. After all, the agency has the St. Vincent’s staff member who however, he realized how easily New Year’s Day been a distributor of the Marine’s came up with a solution to the the thousands of recalls listed 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Toys for Tots program for years. dilemma. “But we were surprised, online could be cut and pasted into But it is news— and it’s good once the solution was found, how a Microsoft Word program. news — when one considers the simple it was.” Pictures could even be pasted into Come to the Cathedral during this Season of Grace. wave of toy recalls that began in The agency has limited staffing, the program to help volunteers August and forced the Catholic lay and couldn’t begin to check each identify recalled toys. “Then, by simply using a ‘find’ function, we can quickly locate the toy, by name, if it’s on recall,” said Regardless of the weather or the food Thompson. “If the name of the toy pops up, then we know to scruti- served at a holiday feast, or whether nize it more carefully to see if it’s on the recall list.” you are alone or in the midst of many, Parents who signed up for Christmas is always a look at the past. Christmas baskets (the application process ended Nov. 21) were also asked, for the first time, to sign a liability waiver since more recalls At the Catholic Cemetery of Fort Wayne, may come to light after toys are in the hands of children. we deal with time in a unique blend Parents were also given instruc- of the past, the present and the future tions on how to check future recalls online, and a toll-free phone for all whom we are called to serve. number for the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recalls dated back to 2003, and May the Blessings of the season be yours. all the toys checked in October and November of this year were actually collected by the Marines during last year’s Toys for Tots program. “We feel that, ultimately, it is the parent’s responsibility to check for recalls,” said Thompson. “But 3500 LAKE AVENUE FORT WAYNE as an agency that gives out toys, ASSOCIATION, INC. we also felt it was our responsibili- ty to check for recalls to the best of our ability.” DECEMBER 23, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 13

EDITORIAL From ‘Juno’ to the Mexican border, COMMENTARY

TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Merry Christmas Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, hile Christmas gets a bad rap as such a commercial holiday in IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] Wour culture, with a closer look, one can see that, deeper ele- ments and themes of Christmas — and underlying Catholic values sought thy intercession was left received a $50 gift card for a retail — are still present amid the glitz and the materialism. These themes Blessings will follow unaided.” Thank you. chain store whose business practices communicate aspects of the very heart of Christmas playing out in Theresa Gabet I do not necessarily like. Thinking very real ways, sometimes as a welcome surprise, other times as an our entrustment New Haven that this gift card would be useless uncomfortable reminder to our conscience. They assert themselves We should commend Bishop to me, I donated it to a local home in everyday aspects of society, from political issues to our entertain- D’Arcy for arranging to have the for unwed mothers and was told by ment. novena of entrustment to Our Lady Another charitable an appreciative staff member it For instance, we have the movies. Hollywood is so often in honor of her Immaculate would go a long way to help a Conception in our diocese. use for gift cards young mother who has made the regarded as a moral vacuum, and yet, in the last year, the films it courageous decision to have her has been producing have taken an unmistakable pro-life turn. Lately the world news, I am sending this letter to both heartaches from family problems, baby in the abortion-saturated cul- From the moving “Bella,” to the pleasant “Waitress,” to the ultra- your publication and a couple of ture in which we live. Afterwards, I sickness, etc., are causing us to be other Catholic newspapers that I raunchy “Knocked Up,” 2007 saw the release of several movies in discouraged, which is dangerous to donated two other gift cards that which women facing unwanted pregnancies decide to keep their read both in print and online. It is were hanging around from past our souls. my hope that you will print my let- babies. During the novenas I attended at years, which were also put to good The latest of these is “Juno,” a comedy-drama directed by ter because it deals with an impor- use. Mass at three different churches, I tant topic, especially at the season Jason Reitman that features a sarcastic pregnant teen who decides sensed that praying together for our Sometimes these “useless” gift of Christmas and New Year’s. cards go lost or unused. I would like to promise her baby to a childless upper-class couple who has diocese was a comfort to everyone. I recently read an article in the advertised in a local newspaper. The USCCB review of this film It’s good to know that our bishop to encourage your readers to consid- Wall Street Journal that stated er donating such gift cards that they calls it “smart, funny and ultimately moving” and possessing “just is so concerned about our spiritual statistics from The National Retail welfare that he arranged to again will not use to a local home for the right moral tone.” Federation that predicted that an unwed mothers. Such gift cards can This welcome development in filmmaking not only suggests entrust our diocese to Our Lady. amazing $26 billion in gift cards We can expect many blessings make the difference for a brave that pro-life themes simply make for better storytelling, but during will be purchased this Christmas young mother who has courageous- from this because, as St. Bernard season by U.S. consumers. the Christmas season can remind us that “the greatest story ever said, “Remember O most glorious ly chosen life and has a rocky road told” also began with an unplanned teen pregnancy, that of the I would like to share with your ahead of her. Virgin Mary that never was it readers a strategy. I have received Virgin Mary and her willingness to be the mother of Jesus. known that anyone who fled to thy John Nguyen gift cards in recent years for which I Niantic, Conn. Another development in our culture that hearkens back to the protection, implored thy help or have had no use. Last Christmas I Christmas story is the now hot-button immigration debate. This plays out most visibly in the ongoing presidential campaign, in which Democratic candidates discuss whether or not they would issue driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants and Republicans talk THE annunciation of securing the borders, all the while hinting that any of a number of their GOP contemporaries are actually soft on the issue. But n one of the early hymns of the beyond and away from these sound bytes, the debate plays out Church (Ode to Solomon), we among Americans everywhere. Iread: The emerging view among many Americans is one that views A Virgin pure she comes, ADVENT REFLECTIONS illegal immigrants, and often immigrants in general, as an unwel- And admonishing she cries ... MSGR. THOMAS MCDONNELL ... come ye here to me! come threat to American jobs, culture, economy and even security. For I will be your guide The inevitable conclusions of this view usually involve deporting In all the ways of truth ... 12 million people and building a wall along the Mexican border. At the time, there was a certain Mary, we are called to nurture the continues to this day and which Not only have Catholics bishops across the U.S. been advocat- type of interpenetration between Word within us, especially through must be seen through our individu- ing against this sort of thinking and policy, the Christmas season the church and Mary. In our case, the Eucharist. Finally, we are al and collective (i.e. the church’s) again calls to mind another group of migrants, specifically Jesus, however, we will simply concen- called to bring forth Christ into our efforts and outreach. Mary and Joseph, the holy family, whose trek in the Gospels trate upon Mary and try to discov- world by acts of compassion. Secondly, since Mary’s life will include Nazareth, Bethlehem and eventually Egypt. They serve as er how she continues to be our In retrospect, I believe there is be circumscribed by such an envi- a stark reminder that Christ resides quite literally in, as the Indiana guide. In a way, the Annunciation another reason to highlight Mary’s ronment, we slowly begin to com- bishops have termed it, the stranger in our midst and that, rather scene in Luke’s Gospel initiates us virginity. She provided an exam- prehend what was mentioned earli- than adopting a hostile stance toward immigrants, Americans into many of the truths which are ple, which evolved into an integral er: Each one of us is important no might try to make a little room at the inn. foundational for our spiritual part of the church spiritual heritage matter what our circumstances. growth. — a heritage often casually Moreover, we learn that the most Everything in the spiritual life accepted but seldom reflected important thing is life is not what Weather hype intrudes on the TV Mass is gift — gifts for which we must upon, namely that of consecrated we achieve, but who we are. Like pray and for which we must be virginity. I believe that this has Mary we are to become lovers of Many viewers of the TV Mass in Fort Wayne were stunned that thankful. Moreover, it reminds us been a grace for the church God. Indiana’s NewsCenter took an intrusive seven and a half minutes that God’s grace is always person- throughout the ages. Such women There is so much more con- to tell us that last weekend’s winter storm was subsiding. Viewers alized. It is the personal nature of in our midst remind us to what tained in this scene, e.g. “Do not of the TV Mass missed the majority of the Liturgy of the Word, the divine romance with us that should be our response to the total be afraid.” So often in redemptive the readings for the third Sunday of Advent and a part of Mass should lead to true contentment self-giving of Christ to each one of history these same words appear celebrant Father James Stoyle’s homily. and inner peace. Pope Benedict us. His love is not to be simply whether it be to Moses, Abraham, The weather team advised people to stay home, stay off the XVI reminds us that each one of accepted. Jeremiah, etc. The true antidote to roads. Ironically, the televised Mass was precisely for the people us: It demands our personal fear, which often arises in our life who were shut in their homes. • Is the product of a thought of response in love. And the presence is to be found in God’s promise: I Also, the weather alert by Indiana’s NewsCenter was simulcast- God of woman who publicly profess will be with you.” ed on both WISE-TV and WPTA-TV. Since it was simulcasted on • Is willed by God virginity as well as the gift of Realizing that a picture is worth two stations, was it necessary to interrupt the TV Mass? • Is loved by God celibacy in the priesthood are liv- a thousand words, I would end this ing icons of this truth. reflection by focusing on the We believe prudence is called for in these announcements. We • Is important Luke’s introduction highlights The place of the annunciation is word-picture bequeathed to us by fully agree that the community needs to be informed when dan- often overlooked. There is a Thomas Merton: gerous weather conditions occur. Perhaps, a better way to have the truth that Mary was a virgin. Many of the early writers of the remarkable sermon of Martin Fifteen year old — handled the announcement during the televised Mass would have Luther, which offers a vivid The flowers printed on her dress been to provide a crawler at the bottom of the screen. church saw in her virginity not only a reality but also a symbol. In description of Nazareth and its cease moving in the middle of To intrude on the Mass, meant for those who could not get to environment: “among the down- her prayer Mass that day, shows an insensitivity to those who needed the their interpretation, it was pointed out that Mary as virgin stood as a trodden people (Mary) was one of when God who sends the mes- Mass for comfort and spiritual nourishment that morning. We woman of integrity, embodying in the lowliest, not a maid of high senger must ask, “Was this type of weather hype and intrusiveness really herself the right relation we should station in the capital city, but a meets his messenger in her necessary during this sacred time?” be cultivating vis-à-vis the divine. daughter of a plain man in a small heart. The key for ourselves for town. And yet this is the one Her answer between breath and becoming a people of integrity is whom God chose — God pre- breath, to follow Mary’s example. The ferred a lonely maid from a mere wings from her innocence our Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, dynamic remains constant. Like town.” Sacrament! Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Mary, we are called to hear the Many thoughts come to mind. In her white body, God becomes Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. word of God and believe it. Like God’s love for the poor, which our bread. 14 COMMENTARY DECEMBER 23, 2007 Travels, consistory, writings keep CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson Christmas gets all the attention but poor Christmas Eve is often Pope Benedict busy in 2007 neglected.So this quiz evens the score by looking at Eve. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Chinese government on the Benedict XVI never gives the church’s activities, but it invited 1.Eve was the first of these: impression of being overburdened, civil authorities to a fresh and seri- THE a.humans b.women c.children yet a look back at 2007 reveals a ous dialogue. Hopeful signs fol- long list of papal activities and lowed, as China and the Vatican VATICAN 2.She is first mentioned in this book of the Bible: achievements. agreed on several bishops’ appoint- a.Genesis b.Revelation c.Exodus The pope’s output included four ment. LETTER major documents and a lengthy In July, in a long-awaited and 3.According to one of the creation stories,Eve was formed from Adam’s book, more than 200 speeches and much-debated document, the pope JOHN THAVIS a.mind b.love c.rib sermons, two foreign trips and relaxed restrictions on the use of three in Italy, the creation of new the Tridentine Mass, the Latin-lan- cardinals, and encounters with a guage liturgy that predates the pope. The document did away 4.According to some scholars the Hebrew word for “Eve”may be related to this type of lineup of world leaders, including Second Vatican Council. with a more flexible rule that creature also featured in the Bible: U.S. President George W. Bush. The pope said Mass celebrated allowed for a simple majority elec- a.serpent In April — just before celebrat- according to the 1962 Roman tion in case of an impasse. b.sirens ing his 80th birthday — the pope Missal should be made available in The pope approved publication c.seals published “Jesus of Nazareth,” every parish where groups of the of other documents issued at the which made the case that Christ faithful desire it — though he said Vatican in 2007, including a text 5.What is Eve tempted to do by a serpent? must be understood as the Son of the new Roman Missal, introduced by the International Theological a.Eat the fruit of the tree of life. God on a divine mission, not as a in 1970, remains the ordinary way Commission that critiqued the tra- mere moralist or social reformer. of Catholic worship. ditional concept of limbo and said b.Eat the fruit of the tree of death. In six months, the book had sold November saw the release of there are good reasons to hope that c.Eat the fruit of the tree of knowledge. more than 2 million copies world- the pope’s second encyclical, “Spe babies who die without being bap- wide. Salvi” (on Christian hope), which tized go to heaven. 6.At first Eve resists the serpent.What reason does she say God gave her for this edict? In June, the pope issued a 55- warned that without faith in God He traveled to Brazil in May, a.That if she ate it she’d look fat in her dress. page letter to Chinese Catholics, humanity lies at the mercy of ide- his first papal trip to Latin America b.That she would die. setting out new guidelines to favor ologies that can lead to “the great- and the longest journey of his pon- c.That she would experience pain. cooperation between clandestine est forms of cruelty and violations tificate. Opening the Fifth General Catholic communities and those of justice.” Conference of the Bishops of Latin 7.What two key things does the serpent tell her that persuade her to follow his sug- officially registered with the gov- One brief and unexpected docu- America and the Caribbean, he ernment. ment came in June, when the pope warned against inroads by secular- gestions? The pope’s letter strongly criti- stipulated that a two-thirds majori- a.That she does not look fat in that dress and yes her hair was cized the limits placed by the ty is always required to elect a new LETTER, PAGE 15 pretty. b.That she would not die, but would be like God in knowledge. c.That she would live forever and have children. Advent invitation to come to God 8.How does Eve involve Adam in this escapade? a.She gives him fruit and invites him to eat it. the event a sign of God’s caring ourselves of attachments to sin b.She sneaks the fruit of the tree into his breakfast cereal. for the people. What the lacklus- and instead make our souls wor- c.She gives him a ultimatum, eat the fruit or the broccoli. THE ter Ahaz could not accomplish thy of receiving the Lord. would be achieved by the son. Christmas can be deeply personal 9.What do Eve and Adam then realize for the first time,though it was true all along? Thus, the coming of the new for us, for if we have made our- SUNDAY prince was a cause for rejoicing. selves worthy, Jesus will come to a.That fruit gives you gas As its second reading on this us personally on this great feast. b.That they were stupid GOSPEL weekend, the church selects a The church encourages us, c.That they were naked section from Paul’s Epistle to the therefore, to accept its Advent MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Romans. No Christian today invitation to come to God. If we 10.What rather innovative but likely ineffective countermeasures does Eve take to would think of challenging Paul’s have conscientiously observed remedy this situation (9 above)? status as an apostle. However, Advent, then the church urges us a.They ate chalk — a type of primitive antacid. when Paul was alive, his creden- to continue doing so until b.They enrolled in the first remedial school in history. 4th Sunday of Advent tials were hardly so universally Christmas. If we have allowed c.They sewed clothing out of fig leaves. acknowledged. He himself wrote Advent to slip past us, the church Mt 1:18-24 of usurpers who vested them- calls us to use the time left. he church is observing the selves with the cloak of being God wants us to love him, as 11.What did they do when they hear God approaching? last Sunday of Advent. In apostles, and who led the faithful God loves us. Again and again, a.They hid. Tonly two days, joyfully and astray. God has reached out to people to b.They decided to flee the garden. in great faith, the church will cel- Here Paul stresses that he empower them in coming in him. c.They posted a “no solicitors or deities”sign on the pearly gates. ebrate the feast of the Nativity of indeed is an apostle, because the He sent a son to Ahaz, that the the Lord or Christmas. Lord called him. nation might have a good king. 12.What punishment is inflicted on Eve (apart from death) for her disobedience? The church chooses for the St. Matthew’s Gospel is the He sent Jesus to us. Jesus sent us a.That she would have to work hard to earn her bread first reading on this weekend a source of the last reading. This the apostles. b.That she would suffer pain in childbirth passage from the Book of Isaiah. reading recalls the miraculous God loves us so much. He Central in the reading is King conception of Jesus. Jesus is the reaches out to us. He provides for c.That she would have Evil named after her Ahaz of the southern Hebrew Son of God, but the son of Mary, us in ways we cannot understand. kingdom of Judah, who reigned always a virgin. He entered Even in only two days, we can 13.In Paul’s Letter to Timothy it is stated that “...Adam was formed first,then Eve ... in the last third of the 8th century human history directly as a result reach out to God, if we so wish. was deceived and transgressed.”This wording may account for the author’s view that before Christ. His reign is not of God’s love for humanity, ful- There still is time. women remembered as having been par- filling God’s promise to give the a.should take the lead since Eve did so well in leading Adam. ticularly distinguished. He was fullness of life to the people who b.had to be able to sew and cook fruit pies. no great leader. were faithful. c.should have a different role than men in the church. For Isaiah the definition of a The Incarnation, as theolo- good king, of course, was that the gians call the mystery of the Son monarch genuinely led the people READINGS 14.In medieval times when Latin was more commonly used in the church much was of God’s birth as a human, is Sunday: Is 7:10-14 Ps 24:1-6 Rom 1:1- to God by inspiring them to fol- beyond human comprehension. made of the fact that the common Latin version of Eve,(Eva) was,backwards,a greet- 7 Mt 1:18-24 low the Covenant. Regardless of Not even Joseph, holy as he was, ing “Ave”spoken this woman,who can be considered a new Eve: any other duty, confirming the could understand it. God’s ways Monday: 2 Sm 7:12-5, 8b-12, 14a, a.Mary, mother of Jesus Covenant, and requiring submis- are not our ways. 16 Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29 Lk 1:67-79 b.Mary Magdalene sion to its terms, were the princi- Tuesday: Is 9:1-6 Ps 96:1-3, 11-13 c. Eva Peron pal responsibilities of the kings. Ti 2:11-14 Lk 2:1-14 Nothing else mattered. Reflection Wednesday: Acts 6:8-10;7:54-59 Ps 15.The Prayer “Hail Holy Queen”refers to humanity as ___ of Eve While Ahaz was not spectacu- Only two days remain in 31:3cd-4,6,8ab,16bc-17 Mt 10:17-22 a.rib eye lar in his role, God still used him Advent, and given the frenzy Thursday: 1 Jn 1-4 Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, b.sons and daughters as an instrument to bring the peo- usually connected with preparing 11-12 Jn 20:1a, 2-8 ple back to fidelity to the c.banished children for Christmas in our society, Friday: 1 Jn 1:5-2:2 Ps 124:2-5, 7c- Covenant. Ahaz served God’s these remaining two days of 8 Mt 2:13-18 purpose to save the people from Advent are apt to be quite busy. ANSWERS: Saturday: 1 Jn 2:3-11 Ps 96:1-3,5b-6 their own sins by fathering a son. Nevertheless, two days will be 1.b, 2.a, 3.c, 4.a, 5.c, 6.b, 7.b, 8.a, 9.c, 10.c, 11.a, 12.b, 13.c, 14.a, 15.c When the king’s spouse, a young enough for any of us to use the Lk 2:22-35 woman, conceived, Isaiah saw in opportunity of Advent to cleanse 15 DECEMBER 23, 2007 COMMENTARY Mary was kept untouched by the stain of original sin In the song often heard in the The dogma of the Immaculate Word-becoming-Flesh. pagan feast of the birth of the Christmas season,“Mary Did You Conception holds that from the “sol invictus,” (unconquered Know?”one of the lines is “This Child first moment of her conception in THAT’S Is Dec.25 really the birth date of Christ? sun), this was likely not the pri- that you delivered will soon deliver the womb of her mother, Ann, I heard that he may have been born in mary reason for this date. Rather, you.”If Mary was born without original Mary was kept untouched by the A GOOD April.What is the background for cele- it seems to have been related to stain of original sin. However, it brating the birth of Christ on Dec.25? the date of Christ’s death. That is, sin,as we believe in the Immaculate is important for Catholics to some had calculated that the Conception,did Jesus deliver her? remember that this singular grace QUESTION Anonymous Good Friday on which Jesus had When would she have been delivered? granted to Mary was possible We cannot be certain of the died was March 25, and that it What if she had said,“no”to the angel’s only through the saving death and precise historical date of Jesus’ would be fitting if he were con- request.Anonymous resurrection of her Son, Jesus. birth; various dates likely ceived as well on the same day That is, Mary is redeemed, so to hold that this was achieved by the abounded in the early centuries; (the Annunciation): nine months The song “Mary Did you speak, just as you and I are, how- same act of Christ, which frees us we know, for example, that following is Dec. 25. This tradi- Know?” was written by an ever, she experienced this from sin. Jesus’ saving work, the Clement of Alexandria (+ c. A.D. tion of calculating the date seems Evangelical Protestant named redemption from the first paschal mystery, was so profound 220) had suggested May 20. to have been known to St. Mark Lowry in the mid 1980s. moments of her existence. That that it is, so to speak, trans- or We do know that it has been Augustine (+ A.D. 430) in the The line in question can be is, Mary’s sinlessness is as much meta-historical: It was not limited commemorated on Dec. 25 since early fifth century. understood both in an orthodox a fruit of Jesus’ saving work as to space and time. This is related roughly the mid-fourth century and in unorthodox way. If it is the forgiveness you or I might to what we hold about holy (as found in the so-called meant to suggest that Mary was receive in the sacrament of Saturday. All the righteous from Philocalian calendar recording born with sin, which Jesus was to penance. the foundation of the world expe- practice in Rome in A.D. 336) in remit or forgive at his saving Mary was delivered by Jesus rienced redemption by Christ’s the Western Church. Father Michael Heintz, rector of St. death (or at some other point), from sin in this sense: she was saving act, even those who might While some have suggested Matthew Cathedral, answered then this is not in accord with preserved from sin, and yet, we have lived and died prior to the the date was chosen to oppose the this week’s questions. Catholic teaching. Memorable, yet not the traditional, SCRIPTURE SEARCH By Patricia Kasten Christmas celebrations Gospel for December 23, 2007 Matthew 1:18-24 SOUTH BEND — This time of year conjures up recollections of Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading Christmases past for many for Fourth Sunday of Advent, Cycle A: the beginning of Catholics over the age of 60. Two EVERYDAY CATHOLIC the story of Jesus’ birth. The words can be found in all seniors share some of their most directions in the puzzle. unforgettable, if not traditional THERESA A. THOMAS Christmases. JESUS MARY JOSEPH Shirley Schwindaman, mother of seven and parishioner at St. children. I was deeply grateful that me, ‘Now, honey, if you put in a TOGETHER SPIRIT RIGHTEOUS Thomas the Apostle Church in their father and I had given them whole lot of sugar in your tea, EXPOSE HER ANGEL LORD Elkhart, recalled one particularly strong enough faith to also know you’ll feel so much better.’ Did A DREAM SON OF DAVID YOUR WIFE memorable Christmas. that their father was celebrating she really think that sugar would CONCEIVED A SON SAVE “After my husband Bob died in the most glorious Christmas ever solve this? Jell-o and tea on a PROPHET VIRGIN EMMANUEL April of 1986, I was so concerned — his first in heaven — and that fancy tray. What a Christmas din- GOD IS WITH US AWAKE HOME about the grief my children were they should celebrate and enjoy it ner!” experiencing,” she said. “One day too.” Mary Ann continued, “My hus- that summer a friend of mine men- Shirley concluded, “Twenty- band was at home in charge of our JOSEPH S DREAM tioned what their family was plan- one years later, I cannot count the six little ones, all seven and under. ning for Christmas. I can still number of times my children have Because daddy was in charge, they KWL R I GH T EOU S remember that pain and panic talked about and told their own feasted on TV dinners. That made overcame me. I thought, ‘How children about a different but won- me laugh too. I don’t have a clue OJYRAMSAVEUO will my family ever have a derful Christmas of 1986.” what they did about presents. I EXPOSEHERH I N Christmas like they’ve always Mary Ann Murphy, mother of was in the hospital four or five known?’ Because their father had 10 and parishioner at Queen of days. By then the whole holiday MLDJUEDYTORO been ill for many years, vacations Peace Parish in Mishawaka, had come and gone. MXEV I RGI NMEF were nonexist- recalled one “Because I had gone into the ent. As usual I unusual, memo- hospital on the 24th, I’m sure I ASKGOFWI REHD said to God, rable Christmas was finished shopping and wrap- NUALNSP I R I TA ‘You’ve got to The best present that year too. She was ping so my husband didn’t have to help me in my pregnant with do that. But how those gifts got USWJ I AJPFGEV dilemma.’ And was my brand new son. her seventh distributed, and how he celebrated EEADREAMAEG I as he had done child, due in with the kids, I just don’t know,” LJOSEPHSGHOD so many other MARY ANN MURPHY January. Like the Mary Ann said. times I think we Blessed Mother, “And do you know what? NGFOPROPHETD together came she went into Another surprise was that I was up with a trip to labor on Dec. kind of relieved. I was happy as a ANACONCE I VED

Disney World.” 24, Christmas clam just resting in my bed with © 2007 Tri-C-A Publications Shirley continued, “When I told Eve. Unlike the Blessed Mother, my new little baby,” she added. “I www.tri-c-a-publications.com the children of my plan, I was excit- however, she was sick with the flu. didn’t clean up any messes. I did- ed by their sparkle and enthusiasm. “I was feeling sick,” she said. I n’t have to make a turkey. Really, I When Christmas Eve and Christmas went into labor. I went to the hos- had no stress at all. All I had to do but his most important set of day came, we perhaps had a little pital, and Patrick was born. He was to take care of my little baby, appointments came this fall, when less celebration of the birth of Christ was five or six weeks early, and it and I knew the other ones were LETTER he named 23 new cardinals. Those than in the past, and more concen- really threw me. I wasn’t expect- safe at home with daddy.” receiving the red hat in a tration on first flights for many of ing this little present for another “That was a very memorable CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 November consistory included two the children, packing and such. month! It was quite a shock.” Christmas,” Mary Ann summed ism, threats against the family and Americans: Cardinal John P. Foley, They were just so excited.” Mary Ann’s Christmas dinner up. The best present that year was an erosion of traditional Latin head of the Knights of the Holy Shirley felt Disney World was a was a surprise as well. “My my brand new son.” American values. Sepulcher, and Cardinal Daniel N. good relief and distraction from Christmas dinner,” she recounted, Not unlike another mother’s Visiting Austria in September, DiNardo of Galveston-Houston. the pain her children had been suf- “on account of my flu-symptoms, best gift born Christmas Eve night the pope prayed at a Marian shrine In June, the pope met Bush for fering, and that God would under- was one little dish of red jello and in Bethlehem. with tens of thousands of pilgrims. the first time for talks that focused stand that. one little dish of green Jell-o. It His Italian travels took him to on the precarious situation of “God knew we needed that that was served up to me on a very Pavia, where he prayed at the Christians in Iraq and other con- year,” recalled Shirley, “He is so fancy tray, decorated by some Theresa Thomas, parishioner of St. tomb of St. Augustine, to Assisi in flicts in the Middle East. The understanding. We left on Dec. 26 group wanting to cheer up people Matthew Cathedral Parish in the footsteps of St. Francis, and to Vatican took the opportunity to and returned Jan. 2, and truly had in the hospital for Christmas. I South Bend, is the mother of Naples for the opening of an inter- express the hope for a negotiated a memorable Christmas. Many don’t know why but I found it all nine children and wife of David. religious conference. settlement to “the conflicts and times that week I thanked God for just hilarious. One of the nurses Visit her Web site at www.there- The pope continued to gradual- crises that are tormenting the blessing me with these beautiful passing out dinner trays said to sathomas.typepad.com. ly replace Roman Curia officials, region.” 16 TODAY’S CATHOLIC DECEMBER 23, 2007 The Holy Grail of reprogramming: A new era for stem cells? he recent discovery that reg- ending.” must go forward, as if it were the becoming a place holder for abor- ular old garden-variety skin Whether this nice ending will MAKING highest good. It must be able to do tion. If embryo killing becomes Tcells can be converted into actually play out remains to be whatever it wants, wherever it incorporated into the way we cure highly flexible (pluripotent) stem seen, but a discovery of this magni- wants, whenever it wants, and illnesses and maintain our health as cells has rocked the scientific tude, coupled with a strong ethical SENSE OF nobody should be pushing ethical a society, then abortion on demand world. Two papers, one by a vision, certainly has the potential to viewpoints to limit what will be more likely to curry favor Japanese group, and another by an move us beyond the contentious BIOETHICS researchers do. in our culture as well. If those try- American group, have announced a moral quagmire of destroying BY FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK That, of course, is a completely ing to protect embryos carry the genetic technique that produces human embryos. untenable position because we reg- day, proabortionists fear that the stem cells without destroying (or Change never comes easily, ulate what scientists do all the time. same ethical arguments will prevail using) any human embryos. In however, and before we can really really make it a no-brainer. Yet The very mechanism by which we against abortion. other words, the kind of stem cell change, we need to see the reasons despite all these advantages, a disperse federal money puts all Several factors will therefore usually obtained by destroying why we should change. Each of us number of voices can be heard kinds of checks and balances on influence how this major new embryos appears to be available is, incredibly, an embryo who has arguing that the bio-industrial-com- what researchers can do and there stem-cell discovery plays out in the another way. All that is required is grown up. This biological fact plex emerging around destructive are certain types of research like future. One thing is clear, however: to transfer four genes into the skin stares researchers in the face every human embryo research must be germ warfare studies or nuclear those renegade researchers, law- cells, triggering them to convert time they choose to “disaggregate” safeguarded and expanded. There bomb development that the govern- makers and Hollywood personali- into pluripotent stem cells. It has a human embryo with their own are at least three reasons for this. ment strictly regulates already. ties who have long dismissed ethi- been called “biological alchemy,” bare hands. It makes many First, the financial investment Other kinds of research are crimi- cal concerns and advocated human something like turning lead into researchers edgy, touching them on that has already been made in this nal, such as performing medical embryo destruction now find them- gold. Many are hailing “cellular some deeper level of their being. It arena is significant, especially con- experiments on patients who don’t selves at an important juncture reprogramming” as a breakthrough makes many Americans queasy sidering certain state initiatives like give their consent. The idea that we because of this breakthrough. We of epic proportions, the stuff that and eager to find alternatives. Proposition 71 in California, which have to allow science to do what- can only hope that in the wake of Nobel prizes are made of, a kind of Dr. Thomson, who has overseen devote large sums of state taxpayer ever it wants is little more than this discovery, the siren call of har- Holy Grail in biomedical research. the destruction of numerous money to pursue research that “pie-in-the-sky” wishful thinking. vesting human embryos will cease As important as this advance embryonic humans himself, had depends on human embryo The third reason embryo ringing in their ears and allow for a may prove to be scientifically, it the honesty to acknowledge this destruction. Once large sums of destructive research will still likely new era of ethical science in our may be even more important to the fact in comments he made to the money are involved, ethics often be promoted has to do with abor- society. ethical discussion. It offers a possi- New York Times recently: “If becomes the first casualty. tion. Several astute commentators ble solution to a long-standing ethi- human embryonic stem-cell Second, some of the scientists have noted recently how the whole cal impasse and a unique opportu- research does not make you at least who advocate the destruction of field of embryonic stem-cell Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. nity to declare a pause, maybe even a little bit uncomfortable, you have human embryos have never really research seems to serve as a kind earned his doctorate in neuro- a truce in the stem cell wars, given not thought about it enough.” taken the moral concerns very seri- of “hedge” for abortion. In the science from Yale and did post- that the source of these cells is ethi- Reprogramming eliminates ously because the creed they sub- same way that a garden gets a doctoral work at Harvard. He is a cally pristine and uncomplicated. these ethical concerns even as it scribe to is the so-called “scientific hedge placed around it in order to priest of the Diocese of Fall As one stem-cell researcher put offers a highly practical and imperative,” namely, that science protect it, embryonic stem cells are River, Mass. it recently, if the new method pro- straightforward technique for duces equally potent cells, as it has obtaining pluripotent stem cells. As been touted to do, “the whole field Dr. Thomson himself put it, “Any is going to completely change. basic microbiology lab can do it, Meet the Priest People working on ethics will have and it’s cheap and quick.” ditions determine to a great extent to find something new to worry Reprogramming is also impor- Father Dominique just how relaxing flying sailplanes about.” Thus, science itself may tant because it provides an alterna- Carboneau is, for the most part it is very have devised a clever way to heal tive approach to “therapeutic relaxing — being out in a big field the wound it opened back in 1998 cloning,” a complex and immoral Ordained Nov. 27, 1999 on a beautiful summer afternoon when human embryos began to be procedure used to obtain patient- Pastor, St. Aloysius, Yoder staring up at the sky for hours on sought out and destroyed for their specific stem cells. end. stem cells. Reprogramming provides patient- What was your primary influence in Dr. James Thomson (whose specific stem cells as well, but your decision to become a priest? What is your favorite reading material? 1998 work ignited the controversy, without using women’s eggs, with- and who also published one of the out killing embryos and without Among other things, the fine My favorite would be the new breakthrough papers) crossing moral lines. example of such parish priests as “Collected Works of Bernard acknowledged just such a possibili- The sheer practicality of the Father Sarrazine, Father Lonergan.” He was a Canadian ty in comments to reporters: “Ten new reprogramming approach, Hammond, Father Urbine, Father Jesuit who lectured on theology years of turmoil and now this nice coupled with its ethical advantages, Erpelding and a couple of religious throughout most of the 20th centu- priests — Father Cessario and ry. I enjoy the novels of Louis Who is your favorite pope? Father Lamb. DeWohl, the popular writings of Christopher Dawson, Fulton Pope John Paul II or Leo the What is the most rewarding part of Sheen, Peter Kreeft, Thomas Great. Both were given to the church at unique moments in his- Examine Bethlehem being a priest? Howard, the reflections of Guardini and Von Hildebrand, the tory, and both were great doctors Helping the faithful come to a theology of St. Thomas, Von of the church. Perhaps John Paul as birthplace of Jesus deeper appreciation of their faith Balthasar, JPII and a few others. II since he is a contemporary and in the Lord Jesus. And I enjoy plowing through (to has done more than anyone to shape the church of the New Are we sure that Jesus was born in me) abstruse authors like Michael What hobbies or interests do you have? Dummet, Eric Voegelin and Evangelization. Bethlehem? Martin Heidegger. I like to read and study, do car- What is your favorite food? St. Matthew places the birth of pentry and teach art. Most of all, I Jesus in Bethlehem. St. Luke also like to build and fly model What is the best part of being Catholic? A frozen chicken breast places the birth of Jesus in f sailplanes. I have a number of dif- cooked on the George Foreman Bethlehem. HIRE For me, the best part of being ferent kinds of sailplanes of vari- Catholic is being plugged into the with a micro waved potato and Father Jerome Murphy- ous sizes, but I pretty much just fly broccoli. My favorite food takes O’Connor says Jesus was born in HISTORY fullest expression of God’s plan for the fun of it. for our salvation. about 12 minutes to cook, and I Bethlehem because Mary and FATHER RICHARD HIRE find I can eat it pretty much Joseph were natives of Bethlehem. Do you have a pet? What is your favorite prayer? every single day for months on They had only moved to Nazareth end. because of the atmosphere of inse- Some scholars have said that Yes, I have a dog, Pokey, that is My favorite prayer is St. curity generated by the dynasty of Matthew and Luke created the birth a poodle mix. She was an aban- Thomas’ prayer before study. What is something interesting about King Herod. of Jesus at Bethlehem only to affirm doned dog and is the first dog that Obviously the Our Father and Hail r I have ever had. She doesn’t shed, yourself that most people might not St. Matthew says Joseph was that Jesus was the Messiah, since Mary have the most important know? afraid of Archelaus, the new king the Jews expected the Messiah to be eat much, or require a lot of main- place, but as far as a prayer that of Judea, so he settled in a differ- born in Bethlehem. They also point tenance — important for first-time expresses the serenity of a mind I can’t imagine what that ent region at Nazareth. out that St. Mark shows no knowl- priest dog owners. She is a good awake and at the service of Christ might be; I am very ordinary. Father Murphy O’Connor says edge of Jesus’ birth at Bethlehem. alarm clock, watchdog and manip- it is St. Thomas’ prayer. the long residence of Mary and Therefore Jesus could have been ulator. How do you prefer to be addressed? Joseph in Nazareth gave St. Luke born somewhere else. What is your favorite Scripture? What do you do for relaxation? With a long French name it the impression that they had Father McKenzie responds to makes it tough to go by anything always lived there, and he had to My favorite is Mt 11: 25-30. this critique by saying there is noth- To relax, I like to work out, lift Especially, I would say, verses other than Father Dom. But I like find a reason, which would place ing in the infancy narratives or weights and bicycle. I find reading to be addressed as Father Dom them in Bethlehem at the moment 28-30. It is where the Lord elsewhere in the Gospels to indi- Lonergan (you’ll hear about him in invites us to take his yoke on our because it comes easy to all the of the birth of Jesus. So St. Luke cate that Jesus was born in any the next question), very relaxing. school kids, especially the invoked the census of Quirinius, shoulders and learn from him other place, so the Bethlehem tradi- Also, even though the flying con- who is meek. shrimps. the governor of Syria. tion should be accepted as genuine. DECEMBER 23, 2007 SPORTS 17

USF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM HOLD NO. 3 PLACE The University of Saint Francis (USF) women’s basket- ball team continued to hold the No. 3 spot in the final 2007 NAIA Top 25 ratings released Dec. 12. Coach Gary Andrews’ Lady Cougars (7-1) had won five straight games heading into a Top 25 clash with No. 20, 8-0 Rio Grande University (Ohio) last Friday night in the first game of the Indiana Tech Sport One Classic. USF has now been in the Top 5 for six consecutive ratings and a Top 10 selection for 20 consecutive ratings dating back to Jan. 18, 2006. USF has been in the Top 5 in 10 of Sports the last 12 ratings. Snow cancels ICCL Courting lessons of life with CYO basketball

Ryan and Jacob Harris. from St. Aloysius, 32-29, in an BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN basketball action The Royals (2-1) started off exciting matchup. Sterrett was on Catholic Youth Organization fire for the Gators scoring 18 BY ELMER J. DANCH and St. Anthony. All four have FORT WAYNE — Queen of (CYO) league play with wins points while Pike and Stoffel led displayed scoring power in their Angels Coach Herb Berg hopes against Most Precious Blood and the Rams with 12 and 10 respec- previous victories. to teach his players how to “go St. Therese, but lost to the tively. SOUTH BEND — For only the after things in basketball like Hessen Cassel Squires on Coordinator Denny Jamison is second time in its 62-year histo- they will need to go after things Saturday, Dec. 15. In the 51-27 busy planning the 2007 Holiday ry, the Inter-City Catholic League later in life.” loss, Simpson led the Royals with Hoop Fest the week between (ICCL) was forced to cancel its Bishop Dwenger “We have a great group this 13 points. Christmas and New Year’s, which Dec. 16 Sunday schedule because sponsors basketball camp year and very supportive par- “We were hoping to stay with- will feature several CYO boys of a snowstorm that hit the South ents,” said Berg, the Royals in 20 points, but Hessen Cassel is and girls teams. CYO league play Bend area. FORT WAYNE — The Saints leader. Berg also reports, “Our a tough team,” said Berg. Wil will resume on Saturday, Jan. 5, William Sorukas, a longtime Basketball Camp for children in scorers are very unselfish and try Knapke’s 13 points and Mitch with games slated at St. Aloysius, volunteer for the basketball pro- grades K-8 will be held Jan. 12 to involve everyone on the team Castleman’s 11 mounted the scor- Queen of Angels and St. Vincent. gram, said the last time such an and 19, and Feb. 2 and 9. Cost is in the offense.” He plans for his ing attack for the Squires, now 7- occasion occurred was approxi- $40. A t-shirt is included, and no team to improve each week and 0. mately 30 years ago. He said the special equipment is needed. Fifth and sixth grade basketball correct what they did wrong In other hoops contests last snowstorm simply blocked the Kindergarten through third grade At the fifth and sixth grade against a team in their second weekend, two Blue League boys’ parking lots at Saint Joseph’s and will be held from 9-10:15 a.m. level, both the girls and boys meeting. teams battled to a 27-21 finish Marian high schools. He pointed and the fourth through eighth teams from St. Joseph, Hessen In his eighth season at Queen with St. Therese coming out on out that this was the worst in the graders from 10:30 a.m. to 12 Cassel, remain undefeated. The of Angels after a nine-year run at top. St. Aloysius’ Luke Little history of ICCL. p.m. Registration forms are avail- Lady Squires downed St. John Sacred Heart, Berg is assisted by paced the Gators with 11 points Basketball action will resume able on the Web site: www.bish- the Baptist, Fort Wayne, last Coach Rick Stout this year. Their while Logan Dorman and Greg Jan. 5-6 at Saint Joseph’s and opdwenger.com and are due by week while the boys got by St. 12-player combined roster Shields had 9 points each for St. Marian. Jan. 7. Registrations will also be Vincent. The St. Louis-St. Rose includes Cam Wirick, Isaac Berg, Therese. In the final game of the Meanwhile, four teams enjoy taken at the door. Twins defeated St. Therese in James Myers, Alex Balestra, Phil day at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel’s their unblemished schedules until their season opener. The Twins Dusseau, John Ayres, Adam Msgr. Contant Activity Center, the New Year rolls around. They are very deep this season with 14 For information, call coach Scudder Simpson, Will Hilger, Austin the Huntington Catholic Rams include St. Joseph in Mishawaka, on the roster report coaches Neil at (260) 496-4700 or e-mail Stout, Tommy Moffett, Sean were downed by the Lady Gators Oberley and Larry Castleman. Corpus Christi, Christ the King [email protected].

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Holy Cross the Immaculate spaghetti dinner on Friday, Dec. Mishawaka 9041. Conception, St.Mary- 21, from 5-7 p.m. Adults $6, Elsie R.Honold, 96, Rosemary C.Grundler, of-the-Woods, Ind. children (5-12) $3. Dinner St. Vincent de Paul Store always in St. Bavo New Year’s eve party need of donations 79, Holy Family Sister served at St. includes spaghetti, salad, garlic Lawrence A.Hayes, 70, toast and coffee. Carry-out avail- South Bend — A Polish-style sit- Fort Wayne — Donations are Louise Fay Singleton, Augustine, Fort Wayne. always accepted for cars, trucks Queen of Peace able. down dinner and party will be 81, Little Flower held Monday, Dec. 31, at the and vans. Donations are tax Holy Family parish center. An deductible. Call (260) 456-3561 Notre Dame Country Chef fish dinner Ernest A.G.Bonek, 79, open bar, party favors and conti- for pick up or drop off at the Father Arthur M. Fort Wayne — The Bishop Christ the King nental breakfast will be served. store, 1600 S. 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