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TheThe MysteryMystery ofof CreationCreation CNS from NASA via Reuters get nutrition, hydration as long as possible VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Patients who are in a persistent vegetative state, even for years, must be given nutrition and hydration as long as their bodies can absorb the nourishment, Pope John Paul II said. “The administration of water and food, even when delivered using artificial means, always represents a natural method of preserving life and not a medical act,” the pope told an international group of physicians and ethicists. The pope met the group on March 20 at the end of a four-day meeting on the ethi- cal decisions surrounding life-sustaining treatments for patients in a persistent veg- etative state. The conference, sponsored by the Pontifical Academy for Life and the World Federation of Catholic Medical Associations, brought together dozens of speakers with differing points of view, especially regarding the moment when providing artificial nutrition and hydration goes beyond an act of protecting human life and becomes a burdensome fight The debate between evolution and Scripture evolves against death and the hope for eternal life. The debate between evolution and Scripture evolves Pope John Paul told the group that, By Brandon A. Evans while “vegetative state” has been accepted Christian groups. The idea was rejected. as a medical description of the clinical First in a series The State School Board in Ohio earlier this condition of patients who give no sign of month gave approval for “intelligent design”—the consciousness or awareness of their envi- he theory of evolution has often sparked idea that creation reveals an order that is indica- ronment, too many people think “vegeta- T intense debate, particularly in a religious con- tive of a higher power who created it—to be dis- tive” also describes the patients them- text, but a greater understanding of Scripture has cussed in science classes during evolution studies. selves, as if they were no longer human. dampened those flames—to a degree. The decision has sparked debate among scien- “I feel an obligation to reaffirm vigor- ously that the intrinsic value and the per- Recent events have highlighted the tensions that tists and others, who see it as a veiled attempt to still exist. sonal dignity of every human being does bring God and creationism back into the curricu- not change no matter what the concrete The State Superintendent of Georgia recently lum. considered banning the word “evolution” from all situation of his life,” the pope said. Missouri is considering House Bill 911, which A human being “never becomes a ‘veg- textbooks because of pressure from conservative See EVOLUTION, page 20 etable’ or an ‘animal,’ ” he said. “Even our brothers and sisters who are in the clinical condition of the ‘vegetative state’ maintain their human dignity in its entirety,” he said. “The loving gaze of Saint Meinrad celebrates 150th anniversary God the Father continues to watch over them, recognizing them as his children Left, members, co-workers and friends of Saint who are particularly in need of assis- Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad take part in a tance.”

Submitted photos horse and wagon procession from Ferdinand, See CARE, page 2 Ind., on March 22 to recreate the journey the original monks made to their new home in 1854. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of Saint Meinrad.

Below, Benedictine Abbot Martin Werlen of Maria Einsiedeln Abbey in Switzerland preaches at Mass for the monastic community of Saint Meinrad Archabbey and those in the School of Theology on March 22. Page 2 The Criterion Friday, March 26, 2004

even are instances when the artificial pro- Mary and Bob CARE vision of nutrition and hydration is so bur- Schindler, right, pray continued from page 1 densome to the patient and his or her fam- with friends of their ily that it is not obligatory. daughter, Terri Pope John Paul said that as long as the Dr. Gianluigi Gigli, president of the Schindler Schiavo, dur- patient is not dying, artificial nutrition and federation of medical associations, said the ing a special Mass on hydration must be considered “ordinary different positions presented at the confer- Feb. 10 at the and proportionate and, as such, morally ence reflected the complexity of the issues Schindlers’ former obligatory to the degree that—and as long involved and the continuing search by parish, Our Lady of as—they reach their aim, which consists Catholic ethicists and physicians to make Times Catholic Standard and CNS photo by Sarah Webb, Good Counsel in in providing nourishment to the patient decisions informed by the best medical Southhampton, Pa. and easing suffering.” opinions and the highest moral standards. Schiavo, who is cared The pope said an evaluation of the Ann Verlinde, president of the for at a Clearwater, Fla., monetary costs of continuing care cannot International Committee of Catholic nursing home, has outweigh the value of protecting human Nurses, said that because nurses spend so been in a persistent life. much time with patients and their fami- vegetative state since Pope John Paul also urged doctors and lies, their opinions should be given greater 1990. Her husband, parishes to do more to help the families of weight on hospital ethics boards and in Michael Schiavo, has patients in a persistent vegetative state. discussions with individual families about been battling her par- “They cannot be left alone with their continuing or withdrawing certain types of ents in court for years heavy human, psychological and eco- care. to remove his wife’s nomic burden,” he said. In many situations, she said, “nurses feeding tube, which Dr. Salvino Leone, a moral theology find it easier than doctors to say, ‘It is fin- would end her life. professor who works with the Hospitaller ished; let them go. We will be with them, Order of St. John of God in Rome, said caring for them as they die.’ ” Msgr. Kevin “No one is arguing to use all means, at decisions regarding her care, particularly there is “a profound ethical and concep- T. McMahon of St. Charles Borromeo all costs, for all persons in all circum- because of aspiration pneumonia and lung tual” distinction between causing death Seminary in Philadelphia said that with stances, particularly those who are immi- damage caused by regurgitation. and letting someone die. patients in a persistent vegetative state, nently dying and unable to benefit from “They questioned whether continued One must never hasten a patient’s artificially delivered nutrition and hydra- the treatment,” he said. biological life was the highest good for death, he told the conference on March 20, tion are simply “the medically assisted But with patients who are not dying, the human person and whether maintain- and one always must provide pain relief, supply of food and drink.” Diamond said, “our choice is really ing biological life was always morally nutrition and hydration and take precau- He said people should keep in mind between caring for such persons or aban- obligatory,” he said. tions so that bedsores and infections do that, while a return to consciousness is doning them.” Human life is sacred, he said, but the not develop. “highly improbable” after one year in a In a presentation written with Ronald P. duty to prolong life “is not absolutely But a Christian, Leone said, also must vegetative state, withholding nutrition and Hamel of the Catholic Health Association binding under all circumstances, because recognize that “letting die is a service to hydration always results in death. of the United States, Dr. John Collins we know that our ultimate end lies in eter- the gift of God, the humble consciousness Dr. Eugene F. Diamond, director of The Harvey of the Georgetown University nal life with God.” of being a creature in the face of divine Linacre Institute of the Catholic Medical Center for Clinical Bioethics in Msgr. Marco Frisina, director of the will and the acknowledgment of his Association, based in Boston, said that Washington offered concrete examples of Diocese of Rome’s liturgy office, told the absolute lordship over human destiny. In a while polls show most people would not cases in which artificial nutrition and doctors on March 17 that when medical single word: It is a true act of faith.” want “life-sustaining” treatment if they hydration were necessary and useful and treatment is useless the focus must turn Determining the exact moment when it had no chance of recovering conscious- when they became overly burdensome. toward helping the patient die a “good becomes ethical to let someone die is dif- ness, he thought the responses would be He told of a woman in a persistent veg- death”—not in the way proponents of ficult to determine, speakers at the confer- different “if people were asked if they etative state for four years whose Catholic euthanasia mean, but in the sense of dying ence said, and some argued that there wanted to starve to death.” husband and six children struggled with with the sure hope of eternal life. † In wake of scandal, Vatican enhancing monitoring role of archbishops

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In the wake including Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, province. Only a few archdioceses are not more regular and preventive fashion. of the clergy sex abuse crisis, the Vatican head of the Congregation for Bishops, and metropolitan sees. The Directory for the Pastoral Ministry is enhancing and emphasizing the role of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, head of the In the United States, there are 33 met- of Bishops, which is currently being trans- the metropolitan archbishop as a vigilant Congregation for the Doctrine of the ropolitan sees and about 150 suffragan lated into English, said the metropolitan monitor of “suffragan”—or dependent— Faith. dioceses. archbishop has the responsibility to dioceses. The clerical sex abuse crisis was not But the archbishop’s traditional role of “watch carefully so that throughout the Under the policy, each archbishop is the only reason for bolstering the respon- “first among equals” in his province has entire province the faith and Church disci- being asked to watch carefully for “abuses sibilities of archbishops, but it was a been rarely implemented in the past. The pline are diligently maintained, and so the and errors” in episcopal ministry in the major factor, several Vatican sources said. Vatican is now making it more explicit episcopal ministry is exercised in confor- dioceses of his province, to confront the For months, Vatican officials have been and more detailed. mity with canon law.” bishop as an “elder brother” when neces- quietly debating how to increase oversight “It’s in canon law, but we need to high- “If he should notice abuses or errors, sary, and to inform the Vatican in serious so that individual bishops can be con- light it,” said one Vatican official. the metropolitan ... should report thor- cases. fronted and corrected if necessary when “It’s not that the metropolitan is the oughly to the pontifical representative in The move is significant for several rea- they mismanage cases such as sex abuse superior to a local bishop. It’s more a that country so the Apostolic See can take sons, Vatican sources said in mid-March. accusations against priests. question of vigilance. If a local bishop the necessary steps,” it said. It promotes “fraternal correction” when One suggestion has been to establish a isn’t responding to some problems in his Before taking it to the Vatican, the met- a local bishop mismanages an area of pas- “panel of episcopal peers,” a group of diocese, the metropolitan should inform ropolitan should generally discuss the toral administration. It relies on a fellow bishops that would monitor bishops’ com- the pope,” he said. problems with the local bishop, it said. bishop instead of a lay board for episcopal pliance with sex abuse procedures. The Vatican sources said enhancing the The directory said the metropolitan oversight. It establishes the archbishop as Others in the Vatican have argued that metropolitan’s role was considered one archbishop’s role is not limited to discipli- a link between smaller dioceses and the setting up new oversight structures may layer of protection against mismanage- nary aspects. He can promote common Vatican in some situations of controversy. be unnecessary, especially when Church ment, not a magic bullet. They noted, for initiatives to respond to the needs of the The policy was detailed in the Vatican’s law already envisages similar responsibili- example, that the Archdiocese of Boston, province, such as formation programs for 301-page Directory for the Pastoral ties by metropolitan archbishops. the epicenter of the sex abuse scandal in clergy or pastoral conferences on various Ministry of Bishops in early March, under The role of the metropolitan archbishop the United States, is a metropolitan see. topics, it said. a new section titled “Tasks of the hinges on a hierarchical substructure of In the past, metropolitan archbishops If the metropolitan archbishop needs Metropolitan Archbishop.” which most Catholics are unaware. A met- occasionally have been called upon to special powers in order to implement The new role for archbishops also has ropolitan archdiocese is the chief diocese manage specific crises in suffragan dioce- these provincewide pastoral programs, he been emphasized recently in talks to visit- of an ecclesiastical province, and a metro- ses. The new policy calls on archbishops can request them from the Vatican, it ing groups of bishops by Vatican officials, politan archbishop is the head of the to monitor provincewide governance in a said. †

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By Mary Ann Wyand its learning and caring environment. I hope and staff on the day-to-day events at He received an administrator’s license to contribute to that atmosphere, and to Bishop Chatard High School. He stepped after completing coursework at Indiana Veteran educator and school administra- help nurture an environment of continuous up to the plate for the school and the com- State University in Terre Haute then earned tor Alexander Holok, who is a member of improvement and excellence in everything munity, and has done that very well.” an education specialist degree from Ball St. Christopher Parish in Indianapolis, has we do as a school. I’m looking forward to Lentz said Holok has a strong back- State University in Muncie, Ind. been named the new principal of Bishop working with my new colleagues to pre- ground in education and is very committed Holok worked as a teacher at Andrean Chatard High School in the Indianapolis pare the students for productive and mean- to Catholic school ministry. High School as well as at Highland High North Deanery. ingful lives.” “He is a deeply spiritual person, very School in Highland, Ind., and Lowell High Annette “Mickey” Lentz, executive Holok’s faith-filled, and wants an opportunity to School in Lowell, Ind. He also coached director of Catholic education and faith appointment fills express that and utilize that in day-to-day football and wrestling. formation for the archdiocese, announced a vacancy cre- events at Bishop Chatard,” she said. He began his career in administration as Holok’s appointment on March 22. ated in August “Educationally, he will be good for the an administrative assistant at Whiting High Holok currently serves as supervisor of 2002 when for- school. He has many good ideas. I was School in Whiting, Ind., in 1983. facilities operation for the Metropolitan mer Bishop especially impressed with his focus on Holok accepted a position with the School District of Wayne Township in Chatard princi- [enhancing] student success.” Richmond Community Schools as a grade- Indianapolis. The district includes Ben pal Paul Lentz said Holok’s extensive educa- level principal and the girls’ athletic direc- Davis High School, one of the largest pub- Lockard was tional experience in both parochial and tor at Richmond High School in 1985. lic secondary schools in the state. named president public schools for more than 30 years Later, he served as principal at Dennis Lentz said Holok will officially begin of Cardinal makes him very well qualified for the spir- Middle School in Richmond. his administrative duties at the North Ritter High itual, managerial and instructional dimen- In 1992, Holok was named principal of Deanery interparochial high school on School in the sions of Catholic secondary education. South Wayne Junior High School in July 1. Indianapolis Brother Joseph, who as president serves Wayne Township in Indianapolis. Since Holock said he plans to meet with West Deanery. as the school’s chief executive officer, said 1999, he has worked in the Wayne Bishop Chatard’s faculty and staff on Alexander Holok “It has been a he is glad a new principal has been hired in Township Central Office as the supervisor April 12 and again in June as he works slow but very time for the start of the 2004-05 school of facilities operation. with Holy Cross Brother Joseph Umile, the methodical search,” Lentz said. “I credit year. Holok and his wife, Patricia, met while school president, on filling vacant faculty Bishop Chatard’s staff and the search com- “Al will be a great addition to Bishop attending Andrean High School. They and staff positions and assisting with the mittee for taking their time to find the right Chatard High School and a great leader for have been married for 34 years and have accreditation process through the North fit for the school. our future,” Brother Joseph said on five grown children—Douglas, Craig, Central Association. “I also want to commend James Kedra, March 22. “He brings to this job a desire Amanda, Jason and Alexandra—and five “It’s a great opportunity,” Holok said on who has been the interim principal and has to be involved in the lives of our students grandchildren. March 22. “I’m very honored. Bishop done a wonderful job working with and a commitment to the values of They enjoy participating in activities at Chatard is an excellent school known for Brother Joseph Umile and with the faculty Catholic education as well as an impres- St. Christopher Parish. He is a member of sive background in school administration.” the Knights of Columbus-Holy Family Holok will be the second principal at Council #3682. Archdiocesan priest continues Bishop Chatard since the archdiocesan Holok said they raised their children Office of Catholic Education changed the using the values and beliefs they learned school’s administration to a president-prin- from their parochial education. to record the history of clergy cipal model in 1996. “My immediate goals [as principal] are By Sean Gallagher produced a supplement to the 1992 necrol- After graduating from Andrean High to get to know the faculty, staff and stu- ogy that includes all of this information. School in Merrillville, Ind., Holok earned dents,” Holok said, “and to build trust The history of the Archdiocese of Father Stineman did a great deal of a bachelor’s degree from Butler Univer- between the administration, faculty and Indianapolis is living. It continues to work starting in 1989 to compile all of the sity in Indianapolis and a master’s degree students. I want to get to know the students expand each day. But in a mysterious information stored in the 1992 necrology. from Indiana University Northwest in and staff so that I can better understand way, it often grows through the deaths of Yet, the idea for it was planted in him Gary, Ind. their needs.” † its faithful servants. shortly after he was ordained in 1949 Retired archdiocesan priest Father when a pastor under whom he was serving William Stineman has dedicated himself showed him the grave of a deceased priest. to being a witness to this history. With the At the time, he said to himself, “Some- help of archdiocesan historian Father Jack day I’m going to find out where all of the SOLVE YOUR FINANCIAL Porter, he records vital information about priests of the archdiocese are buried.” all deceased archdiocesan priests. “That’s a terrible thing to imagine, but The bulk of it happened,” Father Stineman said. PROBLEMS TODAY!! this work was James J. Divita, professor emeritus of published in history at Marian College in Indianapolis 1992 in Catholic and a frequent writer and speaker on the Your monthly income may not Clergy in history of the archdiocese, views the Indiana: A 1992 necrology and the new supplement always stretch to cover your bills. Necrology of as a valuable tool for local historians. Those Who “It’s handy,” Divita said. “It’s a basic Served in the reference work in the work of clergy from Archdiocese of the bishops down to deacons.” Epic Capital Corp. 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OPINION Letters to the Editor Grateful that Fatima look at your party and its candidates. Do they reflect the values that you want to live Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 will remain open by? This is a very serious question and must be answered by each and every vot- Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher I want to thank archdiocese for deciding Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus to keep the Our Lady of Fatima Retreat ing American Catholic House in Indianapolis open. You see, on Anita Moody, Indianapolis March 12-14, there was a very good and holy Lenten retreat that I attended called Reverse ‘culture of Editorial “Him Whom My Heart Loves,” presented by Jesuit Father Benjamin Hawley. death’ by voting pro-life We were very kindly treated by the I am writing in regard to the letter writ- staff. We were lovingly offered the sacra- ten by Jackie Liegibel. This student would Catholic bishops from Latin ment of reconciliation, Holy Mass and like to reverse the culture of death, and I America, Canada and the eucharistic adoration along with our talks. say what better place to start than the vot- United States recently My Lenten journey would not have been ing booth. issued a statement chal- the same without the retreat house. There are entirely too many people who lenging families to become CNS photo by Nancy Wiechec Abundant blessings on those who’ve made call themselves Christian, Catholics and “the privileged place where and make the retreats possible. others, who vote for pro-abortion candi- human beings are formed Lisette Shattuck, Indianapolis dates—candidates who are either for abor- and where children dis- tion or who excuse their consciences by cover the mission that God Choose political using that old dodge of being “personally entrusts to them in the opposed” to what they politically support. world and in the Church.” candidates that reflect Many of these politicians call themselves Catholic values “Catholic.” I sincerely believe if Christians would quit voting for these politicians we While reading my Lenten readings could very quickly rid our country of this today, Jesus answered his critics by say- scourge. ing, “If it is by the finger of God that I If you can be excommunicated for hav- drive out demons, then the kingdom of ing an abortion, how is it not sinful to vote God has come upon you” (Lk 11:20). The for pro-abortion candidates? My con- book of reflections stated that Jesus was science tells me if I vote this way I may as A challenge to families teaching us that God was stronger than all well be in the abortion clinic doing the evil forces, then challenged me: Do I dastardly deed myself. I would not want to believe this? Do I want to be part of mak- atholic bishops from Latin justice, cordial openness, dialogue, come before Jesus, my judge, and have to ing it happen? America, Canada and the United generous service.” They also promote admit that I knowingly, willingly and C I started thinking about this and decided States gathered last month to discuss a justice, peace and solidarity—in the deliberately voted for a pro-abortion candi- one powerful way that I can make the matter of serious concern to people all home and in society. “In God’s plan, date. kingdom of God happen in my world is by over the American continent: the ever the family is always a giver of life, of I would like this student to know that I voting in a morally responsible way. We growing challenges facing families life in abundance, even in its vulnera- admire and applaud her. May God richly Catholic Christians can no longer go about today. These challenges are described bility.” Even when a family is bless you, Jackie. the business of voting along party lines by the bishops in a statement titled wounded or weakened by one of its Mary Louise Murphy, Pendleton, Ind. just because we have always voted that “Family, Become What You Are!” members, the family is still the pri- way or because that is the way our parents According to the bishops, “Today, mary place for people “to find wel- and grandparents voted. We have to be marriages are often delayed, less stable come, renewal, emotional security and Letters Policy aware of how each and every candidate and more likely to break up. This lack of love.” Letters from readers are welcome and stands on issues such as abortion, same sex stability affects both children and adults. Salt of the earth, light of the should be informed, relevant, well- marriages, cloning, prayer in school and expressed, concise, temperate in tone, cour- Making a commitment to live together world—Families are called to trans- other issues that are of a moral nature. I teous and respectful. for life is too often today seen as aston- form the world. “It is in the rhythm of truly believe that if we reclaim America The editors reserve the right to select ishing. Given this cultural and social daily life that families humbly but radi- for God, many of our other social prob- and edit the letters. Letters must be signed, context, in which so much of the future cally change the world as they seek to but, for serious reasons, names may be lems will resolve themselves. seems uncertain, many young couples follow Jesus. Day by day, through sim- withheld. A friend of mine, lamenting that she no hesitate about starting a family.” ple gestures that brighten the lives of Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” The longer believed in the party she had Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN In addition to this increasing instabil- others, they bring to the heart of the always supported stated, “I didn’t leave 46206-1717. Readers with access to e-mail ity, families also have to cope with world the Christian values of generos- my party; my party left me.” Take a hard may send letters to [email protected]. stress from overwork or unemployment, ity and love.” Christian families can being cut off from extended families, transform daily life from an oppressive and the negative effects of affluence and or vacuous daily grind into an extraor- consumerism on some families, while dinary experience of God’s grace in the other families experience the devastat- world. “It is in the family itself, that Church Facts ing effects of systemic poverty. we can find the good news of a love In spite of the vast cultural diversity that overcomes fear and brings hope to that characterizes the American conti- the world!” nent “from the forests of northern Good news for all the world—In Canada to the Argentinian Patagonia,” spite of all the difficulties, the family the family is at the heart of every peo- endures. Even more amazing, the fam- ple and culture. Thus, everyone in ily is still the primary source of com- America has a vested interest in nour- fort, encouragement and hope in our ishing and protecting our continent’s troubled world. When families “choose most important social structure. kindness over aggression, tenderness The bishops propose a solution to over violence, and forgiveness over this urgent societal challenge that is bitterness, the family proclaims the simple but not easy: Today’s families victory of love, the victory of the must become what you are as “the Cross. When this happens, family privileged place where human beings members become witnesses to the are formed and where children dis- incredible news of Jesus Christ, in cover the mission that God entrusts to whom love triumphed over death once them in the world and in the Church.” and for all.” Family, become what you are: Through the grace of Christ, fami- The Church in the home (domestic lies today are strong enough to con- Church)—When a family is founded on front the challenges of contemporary the sacramental union of a man and a society and to carry the burdens of woman, the family becomes “a house modern life. of God” called to teach and support Family, become what you are: a one another, and to reach out to others community of love where human as witnesses to the Gospel. “Despite all beings can thrive and grow, nourished its difficulties, the family reflects by the unconditional love of God, and God’s tenderness, faithfulness, and where they can give witness, in their mercy. It opens doors to the Redeemer. words and in their actions, to the sav- It becomes a messenger of the compas- ing power of Jesus Christ! sionate love of Christ for children first of all, but also for humanity at large.” — Daniel Conway A sanctuary of life—Families that are open to life fulfill their mission to (Daniel Conway is a member of the teach (through words and through editorial committee of the board of example) “respect for others, a sense of directors of Criterion Press Inc.) † The Criterion Friday, March 26, 2004 Page 5

ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO DANIEL M. BUECHLEIN, O.S.B.

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR Let St. Joseph, St. Benedict and the V irgin Mary bolster our faith nce in a while, the somber season As I have mentioned before, my hundreds of other alumni who serve the redeemer. We honor Mary on the solemnity of Lent is interrupted by joy. Last grandpa, Joseph Buechlein, and my dad Church in many different ways. The of the Annunciation because she played a Oweek, we celebrated the feast of were men of down-to-earth faith who mir- monks have also served generously and determining role in the history of our sal- St. Joseph. Last Sunday, we marked the rored to me what St. Joseph must have faithfully in numerous pastoral assign- vation. As a free human person, she could fourth Sunday of Lent that traditionally is been like—simple, strong, hardworking ments in the archdiocese and, thanks be to have said no to the Archangel Gabriel. She celebrated with a modicum of joy because and alert in faith. We don’t know a lot God, they continue to do so. did not, and we are forever in her debt. the paschal feast is in sight. about him, but if Joseph had not been a In July, the papal nuncio, Archbishop When I reflect on the mystery of the On Monday, Saint Meinrad Archabbey man of faith, he would not have been the Gabriel Montalvo, will preside at another Annunciation, my thoughts lead me to the celebrated the feast of St. Benedict (trans- faithful guardian of Jesus and Mary under major jubilee celebration. I will be pre- conviction that Mary was disposed to ferred from Sunday), and this year trying circumstances. sent to represent our archdiocese and our cooperate with God’s will because she marked the feast with 150 years since the Saint Meinrad Archabbey is spending gratitude for this important monastery was alert as a woman of faith. And more, archabbey’s founding in southern Indiana. this year, 2004, in jubilee celebration. (I and seminary. I will also be the main cel- her alertness of faith tells me that she was This week, we also celebrate the solem- was present as a young seminarian when ebrant for the alumni jubilee observance a woman of prayer, for alertness of faith is nity of the Annunciation of the Blessed the archabbey celebrated the 100th anni- in early August. nurtured in prayer. Virgin Mary as mother of Jesus. versary of its founding.) On the feast of Through its monks, Saint Meinrad I see a common thread in our joyful St. Joseph is a favorite saint of mine, St. Benedict, the Abbot of Einsiedeln Archabbey and seminary have been faith- March celebrations of St. Joseph, St. Bene- as longtime readers will recall. He is the Abbey in Switzerland presided at a ful in fostering the faith of our Church in dict (and his Saint Meinrad monks), and faithful protector and intercessor of the solemn Eucharist at Saint Meinrad. the United States as teachers, guides and Mary, Mother of God and Mother of the Catholic Church. His feast on March 19 Monks from the Abbey of Einsiedeln guardians. May God continue to bless Church. Alertness of faith is key to under- has been celebrated since the 10th cen- founded Saint Meinrad Monastery in their splendid ministry. standing our own respective roles in carry- tury. In 1870, Pope Pius IX named him southern Indiana in 1854. It is interesting The feast of the Annunciation of Mary ing on the mission and ministry of Jesus patron of the universal Church. In 1989, to note that the jubilee celebrant for this as the Mother of God is an annual solem- Christ in our Church. Pope John Paul II named him as feast of St. Benedict, Abbot Martin nity that marks the wonder of the incarna- It is appropriate to celebrate the joy of “Guardian of the Redeemer.” Wherle, O.S.B., is no stranger to Saint tion of the Son of God. Because of Mary’s these March feasts of the Church during On May 1, we celebrate St. Joseph as Meinrad’s monastic community. He com- obedient “yes” to God, her faithful Lent because they urge us to faithful patron of workers and carpenters. Every pleted a year of pastoral formation in the response, “let it be” (her fiat) to God’s will, prayer so that we might be alert to God’s morning, I pray that St. Joseph will look seminary there a decade or so ago. the Son of God became man and our nudging us in faith. † after the welfare of our archdiocese. Needless to say, our Archdiocese of Personally, I pray that he might be my Indianapolis is very much indebted to the Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for March guide, my father and my model through Benedictines of Saint Meinrad, who have life. My devotion to this simple saint served us so well throughout the years. Youth: that they may be open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit so that they can truly hearkens from my childhood at St. Joseph Hundreds of our priests were educated discern their role in the Church, especially God’s call to priesthood and religious life. Parish in Jasper. and formed in the seminary there. So were Dejemos que San José, San Benedicto y la V irgen María fortalezcan nuestra fe e vez en cuando la alegría ocasiones, mi abuelo Joseph Buechlein y diversas tareas pastorales de la humano libre pudo haberle dicho “no” al interrumpe la temporada sombría mi padre fueron hombres de fe práctica arquidiócesis y, gracias a Dios, continúan Arcángel Gabriel. Pero no fue así y le Dde la Cuaresma. La semana pasada que reflejaban cómo debió de haber sido haciéndolo. estaremos por siempre agradecidos. celebramos la fiesta de San José. El San José: sencillo, fuerte, trabajador y En julio el nuncio papal, Arzobispo Cuando reflexiono sobre el misterio de domingo pasado marcamos el cuarto atento en su fe. No sabemos mucho sobre Gabriel Montalvo, presidirá otra la Anunciación, mis pensamientos me domingo de la Cuaresma que él, pero si José no hubiera sido un hombre celebración aniversario. Estaré allí en convencen de que María estaba dispuesta a tradicionalmente se celebra con un atisbo de fe no hubiera sido el guardián leal de representación de nuestra arquidiócesis y cooperar con la voluntad de Dios porque de júbilo porque la fiesta pascual se Jesús y María en circunstancias difíciles. nuestra gratitud a este monasterio tan estaba atenta como mujer de fe. Y más avecina. Este año la Archiabadía de San Meinrad importante y su seminario. Asimismo, seré aun, la conciencia de su fe me dice que era El lunes la Archiabadía de San Meinrad festejará su celebración de aniversario el oficiante principal de la celebración de una mujer de oración, ya que la conciencia celebró la fiesta de San Benedicto (estuve presente en la celebración del egresados a principios de agosto. de la fe se mide por la oración. (transferida del domingo), y este año centésimo aniversario de su fundación A través de sus monjes, la Archiabadía y Identifico un factor común en nuestras celebraron los 150 años de dicha fiesta cuando era un joven seminarista). En la seminario San Meinrad ha jugado un papel celebraciones de marzo de San José, San desde la fundación de la archiabadía en el fiesta de San Benedicto, el Abad de la fundamental en la promoción de la fe de Benedicto (y sus monjes de San Meinrad), sur de Indiana. Esta semana también Abadía de Einsiedeln en Suiza presidió nuestra Iglesia en los Estados Unidos y María, la Madre de Dios y Madre de la celebramos la solemnidad de la una eucaristía solemne en San Meinrad. como maestros, guías y guardianes. Que Iglesia. Estar atentos en nuestra fe es la Anunciación de la Sagrada Virgen María El Monasterio de San Meinrad al sur de Dios continúe bendiciendo su clave para entender el papel que cada uno como madre de Jesús. Indiana fue fundado en 1854 por monjes extraordinario ministerio. de nosotros juega a la hora de perpetuar la San José es mi santo predilecto como de la Abadía de Einsiedeln. Es interesante La fiesta de la Anunciación de María misión y el ministerio de Jesucristo en recordarán los lectores asiduos. Es el resaltar que el oficiante de la celebración como la Madre de Dios es una solemnidad nuestra Iglesia. protector fiel e intercesor de la Iglesia aniversario de esta fiesta de San anual que marca el misterio de la Resulta oportuno celebrar el júbilo de Católica. La fiesta en su nombre el día 19 Benedicto, el Abad Martin Wherle, encarnación del Hijo de Dios. Gracias al estas festividades de la Iglesia durante de marzo se ha celebrado desde el siglo X. O.S.B., es muy conocido en la comunidad “sí” obediente de María a Dios, su el mes de marzo y la época de la En 1870 el Papa Pío IX lo nombró Patrono monástica de San Meinrad. Hace respuesta leal: “hágase en mí según Tu Cuaresma porque nos incitan a la de la Iglesia Universal. En 1989, el Papa aproximadamente una década él completó palabra” (su fiat) ante la voluntad de Dios, oración piadosa a fin de que podamos Juan Pablo II lo nombró “Guardián de los un año de formación pastoral en el el Hijo de Dios se hizo hombre y se estar atentos a los “empujoncitos” que Redentores”. seminario allí localizado. convirtió en nuestro redentor. Veneramos a nos da Dios hacia la fe. † El 1º de mayo celebramos la fiesta de Por supuesto, nuestra Arquidiócesis de María en la solemnidad de la Anunciación San José como patrono de los obreros y Indianápolis le debe mucho a los ya que ella jugó un papel decisivo en la Traducido por: Language Training Center, carpinteros. Cada mañana rezo para que benedictinos de San Meinrad quienes nos historia de nuestra salvación. Como un ser Indianapolis San José vele por el bienestar de nuestra han servido ampliamente a lo largo de arquidiócesis. En lo particular, rezo para todos estos años. Cientos de nuestros Las intenciones vocationales del Arzobispo Buechlein para marzo que sea mi guía, mi padre y mi modelo de sacerdotes se educaron y se formaron en vida. Mi devoción a este santo tan sencillo su seminario. Al igual que muchos otros Los jóvenes: que ellos acepten el ánimo del Espíritu Santo, para que puedan discernir proviene de mi niñez en la parroquia San egresados que sirven a la iglesia de su papel en la Iglesia, especialmente la llamada de Dios a hacerse sacerdote y entrar en Juan en Jasper. diferentes maneras. Los monjes también una vida religiosa. Como he mencionado en otras han servido generosa y lealmente en Page 6 The Criterion Friday, March 26, 2004

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Tomás Luis de Victoria’s musical setting The Passion begin with a Mass at 6:30 a.m. celebrated by Msgr. Joseph not require sewing skills, will encourage participants to of Our Lord Jesus Christ will be presented at 7 p.m. on F. Schaedel, vicar general and pastor of Holy Rosary look at the pieces and patterns that form the quilt of our April 2 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of SS. Peter and Parish. Breakfast and networking will follow afterward in lives just as women have done throughout history. The reg- Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis. The Priory Hall. The speaker will be Susan Jansen, a vocalist istration deadline is March 26. “Treat Yourself Gently: A St. John Passion Choruses by Victoria have been sung dur- and songwriter from SS. Francis and Clare Parish in Spa Day for Women” will be held on April 24. The ing the chanting of the Good Friday Gospel at the Sistine Greenwood. The cost is $10 per person. For more infor- retreat will be a chance for women to pamper themselves Chapel for 400 years. The Archdiocesan Chrism Mass mation or to R.S.V.P., call 317-435-3447 or e-mail with a manicure, mini-massage, guided meditation, skin will be held at 7 p.m. on April 6 at the Cathedral. The [email protected]. care, a stress management seminar and water aerobics. The Mass will be interpreted in American Sign Language. For registration deadline is April 12. There will also be a more information, call the parish office at 317-630-9621. St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers is sponsoring “National Secretary’s Day Retreat” on April 21, which soccer training programs for adults and youth who wish features a luncheon and a motivational talk. The registra- There will be a meningitis vaccination clinic from to become soccer referees and coaches for school and tion deadline is April 12. For more information, call 317- 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on April 29 at Cathedral High recreational leagues. The course will be offered in Confer- 788-7581 or e-mail [email protected] or log on to School, 5225 E. 56th St., in Indianapolis. The clinic, which ence Rooms 1 and 2 at St. Francis Hospital-Indianapolis, www.benedictinn.org. is offered by Visiting Nurse Service Inc. and the Meningi- 8111 S. Emerson Ave., in Indianapolis, from 5:30 p.m. to tis Foundation of America, is designed to help high school 10 p.m. on March 26 and on March 27-28 at times to be St. John the Evangelist Parish, 126 W. Georgia St., in seniors get vaccinated before going to college. College announced. The Indiana State Soccer Association Referee Indianapolis, will host a special performance of Mozart’s freshmen living in a dormitory have a six-times greater Course is a 15-hour course to train participants to become Requiem, sung by the Seymour High School’s Madrigal chance of contracting bacterial meningitis, an infection of licensed as United States Soccer Association referees. The Singers and directed by David Lamb, at 11 a.m. on the brain and spinal cord that can kill a young adult in less course costs $55, $25 of which will go toward first-year March 30 in the church. The noon Angelus and the then 48 hours. The cost is $80 per shot. For more informa- registration. The recommended minimum age is 13. For 12:10 p.m. Mass of the day will immediately follow the tion, call the Visiting Nurse Service at 317-722-8200. more information, call Joe Jensen at 317-865-5291 or concert. The Liturgy of the Hours will also be celebrated 317-887-0515 or, to register, call 317-782-7997. on Mondays through Fridays during Lent in the St. Patrick The Friday Morning Catholic Business Guild will Chapel inside the main church. Morning prayer will begin hold its monthly meeting on April 2 at Holy Rosary There will be several retreats in April at the Benedict at 7:30 a.m. and evening prayer will start at 5:15 p.m. For Parish, 520 Stevens St., in Indianapolis. The meeting will Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., in more information, call the parish office at 317-635-2021. Beech Grove. “Piecing Our Lives Together in God” will be offered on April 16-17. The quilting retreat, which does “A Man for All Seasons: Blessed Pope John XXIII” will be held on April 16-18 at the Saint Meinrad Abbey Guest House in St. Meinrad. Benedictine Father Noël VIPs . . . Mueller will present the retreat, which will explore the life struggles of the late pope and his personal journal, with

Photo by Mary Ann Wyand Photo by Mary Donald and Marilyn special emphasis on his heritage through the Vatican (Williams) Turk, members of Council that he envisioned and called. “From Glory to SS. Francis and Clare Parish in Glory: Holy Week Retreat” will be held from April 7-11. Greenwood, celebrated their The continuing education retreat will be presented by 50th wedding anniversary on Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen and the continuing Feb. 28 with a Mass and education staff. The Holy Week liturgies of Saint Meinrad renewal of vows at their Archabbey will form the core of the retreat, and there will parish. The couple was mar- be times for individual and group reflection, times of ried on Feb. 27, 1954 at silence and conferences with the directors and other St. Mark the Evangelist retreatants. The cost is $325 per person or $550 per couple. Church in Indianapolis. They For more information or to register, call the guest house at have eight children: Pam 812-357-6585 or 800-581-6905 or e-mail mzoeller@saint Burnett, Mary Turk-Delger, meinrad.edu or log on to www.saintmeinrad.edu/abbey. † Patty Gentry, Debbie Lee, Karen Mayer, Janice, Kevin and Mark Turk. They have 21 grandchildren. † U.S. Conference of Awards . . . Catholic Bishops’ Office Cathedral High School in Indianapolis was recently noti- for Film and Broadcasting fied that it had been chosen as one of 12 national recipients of the 2004 Catholic Schools for Tomorrow Award for Inno- movie ratings vations in Education. The award is presented annually to outstanding schools by Today’s Catholic Teacher magazine. Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (MGM) Cathedral was chosen in the category of the Promotion of Rated A-II (Adults and Adolescents) because of fre- Catholic Identity. To be considered for the award, the school quent action violence and some crude humor. submitted a detailed application utilizing technology with the Rated PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) by the creation of a Web site. The award will be presented to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). school at a celebration banquet on April 15 in Boston. † St. Patrick’s Day parade Dawn of the Dead (Universal) Christ the King School fourth-grader Joshua Fish of Indiana- Rated O (Morally Offensive) because of pervasive polis portrays St. Patrick in the Indianapolis Athletic Club’s Grants . . . graphic violence, sexual encounters with shadowy annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 17 in Indianapolis. nudity, and much rough and crude language. Christ the King fourth-grade students marched behind a Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College recently announced Rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA. school sign. June, a Boston Terrier owned by fourth-grade that it received a $75,000 grant from Pfizer Inc. and The teacher Nancy Salge, led the way. Father Thomas Murphy, the Pfizer Foundation to purchase new microscopes, computers Secret Window (Columbia) retired pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indiana- and equipment for the college’s science program. Fifteen Rated A-III (Adults) because of recurring gory vio- polis, was honored as Irishman of the Year. He is now in resi- microscopes have already been purchased, and computers lence, a discreet fleeting sexual encounter, some crude dence at Christ the King Parish. will be bought for the biology, physics and chemistry areas. language and profanity. Some of the grant will also be used to support the under- Rated PG-13 (Parents are strongly cautioned. Some graduate research initiative and to assist faculty in integrat- material may be inappropriate for children under ing more problem-solving and project-based laboratory 13.) by the MPAA. † activities. † Crucifixes All Sizes, Types and Compositions In Stock Sizes 4” thru 48” Operation Rice Bowl Variable Prices Compositions: Wood, Metal, February 25 – April 10, 2004 Ceramic, Resin, Gold, Silver, Pewter, Plastic Operation Rice Bowl is the official Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, and calls Catholics in the United States to promote human dignity and foster Open: Monday-Friday 9:30 to 5:30 • Saturday 9:30 to 5:00 solidarity with the poor around the world through prayer, fasting, learning, and giving. Krieg Bros. Catholic Supply House (2 blocks South of Monument Circle, across from Nordstrom, Circle Centre) 119 S. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46225 317-638-3416 • 1-800-428-3767 Please join us and participate with your family in Operation Rice Bowl this Lent. The Criterion Friday, March 26, 2004 Page 7

Girl sacrifices birthday gifts Father Groeschel begins physical for Holy Family Shelter therapy two months after accident

By Brandon A. Evans Family Shelter. NEW YORK (CNS)—Franciscan widely in his retreat and conference min- She said it was difficult last year to give Father Benedict J. Groeschel, the inter- istry, will “probably be doing more Holy Family Shelter in Indianapolis up her birthday presents, but it was easier nationally known specialist in spiritual- retreats at home,” Father Sudano said. helps more than 500 children every year— this year, because she knew it was making ity who was critically injured in an The accident occurred late in the but it doesn’t always work that way. life better for people who need the help. accident in Florida on Jan. 11, is recov- evening after Father Groeschel arrived in Sometimes children help the shelter. Haverly said that some children were ering and “just beginning his physical Orlando from California to speak at the Madison Haverly-Binder, a third-grade even bringing in change from their piggy therapy,” according to the head of his International Institute of Clergy student at St. Lawrence School in Indian- banks. order. Formation. Crossing a major thorough- apolis, gave Bill Bickel, the director of the Along with her school, Madison’s par- Father Glenn Sudano, superior of the fare to reach a restaurant, Father shelter, a pleasant surprise when she ents have tried to impress the idea of ser- Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, said in Groeschel reportedly walked in front of donated about $350 to the shelter. vice into her mind while she’s still young. a telephone interview on March 20 that a bus that was stopped, but then was hit This was the second year that Madison Her father, Jerry Binder, regularly makes the doctors were still not ready to predict by a car in the next lane. gave up receiving birthday presents and donations of clothes and other items to the how complete Father Groeschel’s recov- Father Sudano said he had received raised money for Holy Family Shelter. shelter. Haverly has worked as a nurse at ery would be. no further information about the acci- Holy Family Shelter serves the needs of the Gennesaret Free Clinic at the shelter. The priest received multiple injuries, dent, but called it “no one’s fault.” families who are homeless and in particu- “I wanted to open her eyes to the fact though he did not suffer a heart attack as Father Groeschel is associate director lar serves the needs of children who are that, you know, whatever we give, God initially reported, and underwent several of spiritual development for the poor. gives back ten-fold,” Haverly said. surgical procedures. Archdiocese of New York and associate “Madison has a great life,” said Pam Madison said that even though she is “We didn’t know in the beginning if director of an archdiocesan retreat cen- Haverly, her mother. “She gets to do great young, she needs to start helping other he was going to make it,” Father Sudano ter, Trinity, in Larchmont. things, like go to a Catholic school and people. said. But citing indications of progress, The late Cardinal John J. O’Connor learn about giving and learn more about Bickel said that he is a amazed that he said that Father Groeschel, 70, was of New York named him postulator for Christ, so this was my way of saying, you such a young girl is able to think beyond now able to speak, though more slowly the canonization cause of Cardinal know, maybe we need to give back herself—her story will be inspiring to than normal, and had just been on his Terence J. Cooke. But the priest has because you have so much.” those families in his shelter that will bene- feet for the first time, though only for a become more widely known through an Madison said that she feels blessed in fit from Madison’s generosity. minute and with assistance. international speaking ministry, numer- her life because of “my toys and my “We’re so grateful to her for being such Father Groeschel was given a tra- ous writings and appearances on Mother clothes and my school,” and that some- a great example to us,” he said. cheotomy and received nutrition through Angelica’s EWTN cable network. times it’s hard to think about people that Bickel said that her example to her a feeding tube, but these aids were Father Sudano said he and Father don’t have those things. classmates—which helps to educate them expected to be ended soon, the superior Groeschel were part of a group of six “I try to refresh her memory on a daily about the needs of the poor in Indiana- said. Capuchins who started the Franciscan basis that just getting to go to St. Lawrence polis—is “probably one of the most impor- There could be some permanent dis- Friars of the Renewal in 1987, and had is a blessing,” Haverly said. “The fact that tant things” Madison could do. ability in the right elbow, which received since seen the order grow rapidly. Rather she can go to Mass twice a week and again He presented Madison with a special reconstructive surgery shortly after the than do parish work, as many Capuchins on Sunday and freely pray in a community certificate pledging the appreciation of the accident but still gives a lot of pain and did, they wanted to focus on preaching, every day is a blessing.” whole shelter and letting her know that her may require more surgery, Father missionary work and service to the poor, Madison hosted a birthday party for her “commitment to help those in need has Sudano said. he said. class and in lieu of gifts she asked her meant an improved life for many homeless As for the long-range future, “Father After Father Groeschel’s accident, his friends to bring a donation for Holy children.” † Benedict is aware that things are going order began posting daily bulletins on its to be slowing down for him,” the supe- Web site at www.franciscanfriars.com. rior said. 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Michele R. Stookey, M.D. Holly Simpson, M.D. Sacha Niemi, M.D. Blessed to be a Blessing Page 8 The Criterion Friday, March 26, 2004 Party chairmen, alums from the same Catholic college, duke it out WASHINGTON (CNS)—Republican credibility, saying he gave out “faulty Party chairman Ed Gillespie and information” and “manipulated data” Democratic Party chairman Terry which misled the American public— McAuliffe both hail from Irish families including Kerry—about Iraq’s weapons of

and graduated from The Catholic mass destruction. CNS photo by Nancy Wiechec University of America’s political science McAuliffe also hammered President department. They also both have a lot at Bush for the country’s unemployment rate stake in the upcoming presidential election. and lack of new jobs, telling his audience And that’s where their similarities take for the second time that night that three an abrupt back seat. out of 10 students who graduated from The two men, who are used to throw- college last year were unable to find jobs. ing jabs at one another in quick sound Gillespie said the president inherited a bites and on Sunday morning talk shows, slowing economy which was further hurt squared off for the first time in a formal by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. He said debate on March 18 at their former tax relief stimulates the economy and that stomping ground—Catholic University. Kerry’s plan to raise taxes for the rich The hourlong debate, with questions sub- means “the middle class needs to grab an mitted by the school’s faculty and stu- umbrella” because they will also get hit. dents, was moderated by George When asked how the candidates will Stephanopoulos, anchor of ABC’s Sunday attract Catholic voters, McAuliffe said it morning program, “This Week.” boiled down to “family values,” and said From the onset, the two were advised families were primarily worried about job by the school’s president, Vincentian security, quality education and a “health Father David O’Connell, to “fight nice,” care system that delivers.” Republican National Committee chairman Ed Gillespie makes his case during a debate with his but they were almost immediately off and “I believe, as a Catholic, that our party Democratic counterpart, Terry McAuliffe, far right, at The Catholic University of America in Washington running with verbal punches. is a party of tolerance. Our party is a on March 18. Moderating the debate was George Stephanopoulos, center, an ABC anchor. McAuliffe, a 1979 graduate, used his party of inclusion,” he responded. “We opening remarks to criticize the Bush believe in people having different views said that states did not have to recognize should be brought to a higher level. administration, telling the crowd of but we believe in a strong family unit,” same-sex marriages from other states. But in a post-debate analysis, members 750 students, alumni and faculty members which he said job security, health benefits Gillespie said he suspects Catholics do of the university’s debate team criticized at the Edward J. Pryzbyla University and quality education would provide. not agree with Kerry here. He said two Gillespie and McAuliffe for avoiding Center that this election is crucial to He said the Democratic platform calls out of three U.S. voters were against laws issues and for “mean witticisms.” young people who now face job insecu- for giving the country more police offi- promoting single-sex marriages and Amy Vance, one of the student pan- rity and a failed economy. cers and teachers, which he said is “an added, “I bet Catholic voters have a elists, said she thought it was “hypocriti- “The stakes could not be higher for America that Catholics want to see.” higher percentage opposed to this notion.” cal” for the men to say the “discourse was your future,” McAuliffe noted. Gillespie said Catholic voters “don’t McAuliffe accused Gillespie of steer- not where it should be when they both The two men stuck with their respec- appreciate” that Kerry voted 350 times ing away from big issues like jobs, educa- made digs [at each other] throughout” the tive party’s usual attacks. Gillespie, a against tax relief. He also noted that tion, health care and Iraq by using gay debate. 1983 graduate, criticized the likely “Catholics tend to oppose the heinous marriage and partial-birth abortion as “I don’t think either side did a great Democratic nominee, Sen. John Kerry of practice called partial-birth abortion” and “wedge issues” to “divide Americans.” job,” she said, noting how they both Massachusetts, for his “constant reversal pointed out that Kerry voted to oppose the The two men criticized one another’s plugged their own agendas. But she of positions” saying he initially voted for ban on this procedure. campaigns for negative ads and personal quickly added that she wasn’t surprised. the war in Iraq and then voted against it. He also said Kerry voted against the attacks and then urged students to vote As she put it, “Welcome to the world McAuliffe took aim at the president’s 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, which and said the political discourse in general of politics.” † Church leaders say killing of Hamas leader will spur extr emists JERUSALEM (CNS)—Middle East way to make peace. Meanwhile, we will moderate Hamas leaders. against Israel; against our enemies not Catholic leaders said Israel’s killing of keep praying.” Father Musallam said that Yassin against our people. They love us. As Ahmed Yassin, founder and spiritual He said the Latin Patriarchate schools would intercede when Muslim children Christians, we are not afraid,” he said. leader of the Islamic militant group would be closed during the mourning bullied or threw stones at children attend- “The future will prove how much these Hamas, will put people at the mercy of period. ing the parish school. Christians are with Muslims and have not extremists. Father al-Siryani said Yassin was a “If ever there were any difficulties at suffered from Muslims.” “There can be no positive outcome “security valve” in that he was able to the school or church or with the priests, However, in the past, Christians in from such an act,” said Ramze Zananiri, control the sentiments of the streets, we used to go to Ahmed Yassin, and at Gaza have expressed concern over their director of the Jerusalem office of the something Palestinian leader Yasser any moment we would find protection future if Muslim extremism grows. One Middle East Council of Churches. Arafat could not do. Father al-Siryani with him,” Father Musallam said. elderly Catholic from Gaza said, “If “We are heading toward a very deep added, however, that Hamas has “a differ- In another instance, Yassin kept Hamas grows, we will disappear.” slope which will have a negative impact ent mentality, a different way of looking Palestinian gunmen escaping from Israeli Yassin was killed early on March 22 on both peoples. This type of action and at things.” soldiers from trying to hide in the parish by missiles from Israeli helicopters as he reaction does not bring the area to any The priest recalled that last year Yassin church, school or cemetery in order not to left a mosque near his home in Gaza City. possibility of peace,” he said. told Jerusalem Latin Patriarch Michel endanger those sites, Father Musallam Seven of his bodyguards—including After Yassin’s death, Israel closed the Sabbah that he (Yassin) realized Christian said. two of his sons—also were killed. Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and Palestinians had a “different role” to play Yassin often came to celebrate Palestinians said 15 other people were Palestinians called for a three-day general in the Palestinian struggle and told the Christian feasts at the church, he said. injured in the attack. strike and mourning period. patriarch to continue with his peaceful Father Musallam said the Christian Tens of thousands of Palestinians “I don’t want to be in the Israelis’ message. community was not concerned about the streamed into the streets of Gaza City fol- shoes now,” said Father Majdi al-Siryani, Father Manoel Musallam of Holy leadership of Hamas becoming more lowing the attack, and gunmen shot into legal adviser of the Latin-rite Patriarchate Family Parish in Gaza said he knew extreme because, he said, “we know all the air while others threw pipe bombs, of Jerusalem. “I am afraid [of what Yassin “very well.” the leaders, they are our friends.” according to press reports. Violent Hamas’] answer will be. This is not the He said Yassin was one of the “Hamas is fundamentalist, extreme, See ISRAEL, page 19

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Buechlein will “Please consider this special opportu- lead an archdiocesan pilgrimage to nity to pray and travel with others of our Catholic shrines in Germany and faith,” Archbishop Buechlein said. “I Switzerland this fall. hope to see you in October.” The pilgrimage is scheduled from Carolyn Noone, associate director for Sept. 23 to Oct. 2 and will give the arch- special events for the archdiocese, said bishop an opportunity to share his one highlight of the pilgrimage is the German heritage with participants. He opportunity to stay in a hotel next to the Tours Photos by Othmar Grueninger courtesy speaks German in addition to several Gothic cathedral in Cologne. other languages. “Cologne is new to our archdiocesan “During that time, we will visit the pilgrimage journeys,” Noone said. “It is Kaiserdom [Frankfurt], St. George my understanding that St. Mary Church [Limburg] and Cologne cathedrals [in in downtown Indianapolis has been pat- Germany],” Archbishop Buechlein said in terned after this cathedral on a smaller a letter announcing the pilgrimage. scale.” “Because Cologne and Indianapolis are Another highlight of the pilgrimage ‘sister cities,’ we will be greeted by the will be a two-and-a-half-day stay in the Lord Mayor of Cologne.” historic walled city of Rothenberg, she The pilgrims also will enjoy a cruise said. “It is one of the few existing dou- on the scenic Rhine River, he said, and ble-walled cities in the world. It is very disembark to tour Bingen, where the beautiful. It appears as though time is mystic Hildegarde lived in the 12th cen- standing still there.” tury. Noone said Frankfurt and Limburg Historic Rothenburg is one of the few German cities with its medieval walls still intact, lending a time- Other stops in Germany will include also are new pilgrimage destinations. less quality to the area. Rothenburg, Oberammergau and Munich. In May 2002, Msgr. Joseph F. Schadel, The city of Oberammergau is known for vicar general, led an archdiocesan pil- Germany and the owner of Grueninger by a reception in the Old City Hall. Later its world-famous Passion Play, which is grimage to Germany, Austria and Tours, will be the tour escort for the pil- that day, they will board the Rhine performed there on the first year of each Switzerland that enabled participants to grimage. Steamer for a cruise past churches, cas- new decade. The next Passion Play is experience springtime in the Alps as well “He was born and raised in the Black tles, villages and vineyards. scheduled in 2010. as visit shrines and tour unique sites. Forest,” Noone said, “and he will narrate After a short tour of Mainz, the capital “On Sept. 30,” the archbishop said, The fall pilgrimage with Archbishop on the trip. His stories are absolutely fab- of the Rheinland-Pfalz, the pilgrims will “we will arrive in Einsiedeln, Buechlein will include time in Germany ulous.” travel to the medieval town of Rothen- Switzerland, the home of the famous during the world-famous Oktoberfest cel- She said the pilgrimage will depart burg and stay at a Bavarian hotel. Benedictine abbey that sent two monks to ebration. from Indianapolis on Sept. 23 and arrive On Sept. 26, the pilgrims will attend southern Indiana in 1854 to found Saint “It’s a beautiful time to visit Germany in Frankfurt on Sept. 24. The pilgrims Mass, enjoy a walking tour and visit the Meinrad.” and Switzerland,” Noone said. “The mag- will view the Kaiserdom Cathedral and Church of St. Jacob to see German crafts- This year marks the 150th anniversary nificent Alps, the beauty of the country- Roemerberg Square in this historic city man Tilman Riemenschneider’s intricate of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, where side, and the charm of the villages and with steep, gabled buildings. woodcarving of the Last Supper. Archbishop Buechlein studied for the towns, with flowers hanging from boxes Also that day, they will travel to the On Sept. 27, the pilgrimage continues priesthood and served the Church as a at every door and window of the homes, quaint old town of Limburg and celebrate to Beuron and Lindau along a famous Benedictine monk and president-rector of are breath-taking. We’ll have warm days Mass with the archbishop and Bene- route known as the Romantic Road, Saint Meinrad College and School of and cool evenings like our own early fall dictine Father Gregory Chamberlin, pas- which links some of Germany’s finest Theology before Pope John Paul II weather.” tor of St. Benedict Cathedral in Evans- medieval fortified towns. The pilgrims appointed him as the third bishop of Othmar Grueninger, a native of ville, Ind., at the Cathedral of St. George, will celebrate Mass in the well-known a late Romanesque era church conse- Benedictine Monastery at Beuron. crated in 1235. Overnight accommodations at Lindau That afternoon, the pilgrims will con- will enable the pilgrims to relax at an old tinue on to Cologne and stay in a hotel world hotel by Lake Constance. located on the cathedral square. The pilgrims will travel through the On Sept. 25, the pilgrims will have Allgäu region of Bavaria to Füssen on Got Mass at the Cologne Cathedral followed Sept. 28 to visit Neuschwanstein Castle, the home of King Ludwig of Bavaria, then will attend Mass at Wies Church. From there, they will tour Oberammergau Questions? then travel on to Munich, the capital of the state of Bavaria and host of the famous Oktoberfest, where they will Find the answers in the spend two nights in a five-star hotel built in 1858. new, 2004 edition of the The itinerary for Sept. 29 includes Mass in Munich’s landmark Frauenkirche Directory and Yearbook Church, an afternoon of sightseeing and for the Archdiocese of time to enjoy the traditional fall festival. 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Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717 celebrate Mass with the pilgrims on Sept. 28 at tions, call Carolyn Noone, associate Wies Church in Bavaria, which features an director for special events, at 317-236- ornate Bavarian Rococo interior. 1428 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1428.) † A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2004 by Catholic News FaithAlive! Service. Parents form their children in the faith every day

By Mary Jo Pedersen and adults. Research on the effectiveness of reli- When a baby cries because she is wet gious education programs consistently Catholic Spirit or hungry and a parent picks her up, com- shows that children who are “dropped off” forts her and gives her what she needs, at church don’t keep the faith as well as that child has had her first lesson in those whose parents are active partners prayer. with the teacher in their child’s religious Though it is helpful later for a child to formation. CNS photo by Dave Hrbacek, memorize prayers and learn about differ- The partnership I’m referring to means ent kinds of prayer, a child’s prayer will that parents talk with children about what spring from a reservoir of confidence and they learned in class or help with home- trust that someone loves her and will work, attend family activities of the reli- respond when she calls. gious education program, and have books In her most formative years, the child and videos around the house that support will pray if she sees others praying. their child’s learning. Being a partner Prayer is an important part of faith for- includes praying at home, participating in mation. Long before a child enters formal the Sunday liturgy, and observing Lent religious education, the habit of prayer is and Advent practices. or is not being developed at home. It Social workers, educators and develops with the example of those researchers have proven to us that families around her and the gentle mentoring in have extraordinary power to shape the prayer that parents and early caregivers lives of children. Educators unanimously provide children throughout the day. agree that the highest level of learning In a study by the Search Institute called happens when parents form strong part- “Early Adolescents and Their Parents” nerships with schools or Churches. (Passing on the Faith, Strommen and But why does the research show that Hardel, St. Mary’s Press, Winona, Minn., only about 10 percent of Church-going 2000), a comparison was made between families ever talk about faith or pray Parents never have to go it alone when it comes to passing on the faith. The Church provides a variety children whose parents expressed faith at together at home? There are a number of of excellent religious formation programs for children and adults. home and children whose parents did not. reasons. In homes where faith was discussed and Many don’t really feel qualified to shared, children were twice as likely to be teach their children about religion because Sacraments are interwoven committed to their faith as they grew into they don’t feel they know much about it. adulthood than children in homes where Some parents may hold some anger with family’s life experiences faith and religious practice were ignored. toward the Church and aren’t motivated to It’s not just what parents say about reli- pass on faith. By Fr. David K. O’Rourke, O.P. life events. They are acts of faith in the gious beliefs, but what they do by regu- Single parents and others who are goodness of life itself. larly participating in worship themselves struggling may feel overwhelmed and We don’t have to bring God into our As pastor, I celebrate rites such as bap- that influences a child’s faith. unable to think about one more thing. families. We couldn’t keep God out even tism and marriage. Recently, after a bap- Religious education experts agree that a Parents often don’t realize that, from if we tried. tism, I went to the family’s home for the child will learn most of the basics about the moment of birth, their children learn The challenge is to learn how, when customary celebration with all the clan. faith practice before the age of 6. That about God and experience God’s love and where God already is at work in our These family gatherings are a lot of fun means he will learn to believe in and trust through their ordinary, everyday expres- families. and really great get-togethers. But I think God, and to live like a believing person sions of care and nurturing. For that, we may need to shift gears they are much more. They are genuinely long before he learns the truths in the cat- The book Sharing the Faith With Your because so many people have become religious events as well. echism. Child, From Age Seven to Fourteen (Mary accustomed to separating life from reli- These events are religious because Last month, I watched a hassled young Jo Pedersen and Joan Burney, Liguori gion. We think of religion as something they are celebrations of life and acts of mother buckle all three of her small chil- Press, 1992) offers encouragement to par- that takes place in church. faith in the future. Catholics believe that dren into her car in the parking lot of a ents who feel the job is too big for them. Formal, public worship does take place God is a God of the living, and it is so grocery store. Two minutes later, she Tom McGrath, in his book Raising in church. But living out our faith, or lack often in our families that we see that great unbuckled them all and marched them Faith-Filled Kids, Ordinary Opportunities of faith, is something we do all the time gift of life close up—in all its fun as well back into the store so that her 3-year-old to Nurture Spirituality at Home (Loyola and everywhere. For most of us, the prin- as its seemingly unending challenges. son could return the package of gum he Press, 2000), explained that parents don’t cipal setting for this is the family. Learning to see how God is at work in had picked up in the checkout line. Even create faith. Church teachings speak of the family our families is learning about faith. This before her son memorizes the Ten “Faith comes from God,” he said, “and as a domestic Church or a house Church. helps us to hang in there, giving us the Commandments, he will know what No. 7 God has placed the seed of faith in each The reason for that has to do with the courage to meet challenges and showing means. child. Faith is a relationship like the rela- sacraments. Living out our faith means us how good it is to have people to love. Every parent who ever inadvertently let tionship between a vine and its branches. living out the sacraments, and the sacra- Faith is at work in our domestic a swear word slip out of his or her mouth Faith flows. Our main task is to encourage ments are interwoven with family life. Church when we’re figuring out how all found out that children learn all the time. the flow and not block it.” Baptism, First Communion, marriage this comes together and what we can do The good news for Catholic families is and caring for the sick are all family real- to keep it going. that parents never have to go it alone (Mary Jo Pedersen is coordinator of the ities. They are connected with life events when it comes to passing on the faith. The Leadership in Family Life Training that take place in the family, from birth (Dominican Father David K. O’Rourke is Church provides a variety of excellent Program for the Archdiocese of Omaha, and growing up to getting married and a senior fellow at the Santa Fe Institute in religious formation programs for children Neb.) † growing old. But they are more than just Berkeley, Calif.) † Discussion Point Teach the faith by example This Week’s Question home, such as praying the rosary, grace at meals and What approach worked for you in sharing faith with nighttime prayer before bed.” (Steven Woodbury, Rio children and teen-agers at home? Rancho, N.M.) “I think example is the best. If you’re not living the Lend Us Your Voice faith, you can’t teach it.” (Gerry Buckley, Bethany,

Del.) An upcoming edition asks: What do you do—within Bayou Catholic the Church or in other contexts—that promotes social “My husband and I focused on two things in sharing justice? faith with our children. We kept our teaching age- appropriate, and we kept it honest.” (Judy Michaud, To respond for possible publication, write to Faith Frenchville, Maine) Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. “For me, it’s by saying our Catholic devotions at 20017-1100. † CNS photo by Lawrence Chatagnier, Page 12 The Criterion Friday, March 26, 2004 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Faith and Family/Sean Gallagher Matthew’s account of Jesus’ Passion and death We may fail, but Second of four columns advance what events are going to take bodies of many saints who had fallen God is always As part of this Lenten series of place. He understands the plots being asleep were raised” (Mt 27: 51-52). For columns, last week I made a few observa- made by the Jewish leaders, he knows Matthew, nature’s turbulence at the faithful to us tions about the Passion who is going to betray him, and he knows moment of Jesus’ death signified the and death of Christ as that Peter will deny him. dawning of the new or final age. Lent will soon be coming to an end. recorded in the Gospel Jesus says that, if he wanted to, he Earlier, Jesus had prophesied that In a short time, we will be celebrating According to Mark. could call upon his Father, who would earthquakes will accompany the “labor the holy and joyous This week, I will do provide him with more than 12 legions of pains” that signify the beginning of the feast of Easter. We the same with the angels to prevent his being arrested. “But dissolution of the old world (Mt 24:7-8), will be reveling in Gospel According to then,” he asks, “how would the scriptures and Daniel had prophesied that the dead Christ’s victory over Matthew. Since I can [about the Messiah] be fulfilled which say would rise at the coming of the new and death. Our Lenten make only a few that it must come to pass in this way?” final age (Dn 12:1-3). This is what fasts will be broken. points in these short (Mt 26:54). Matthew saw happening at Jesus’ death: Or are they columns, I invite you Matthew got most of the details of the final age of human history had already in pieces? to read the Gospel itself. Jesus’ crucifixion from Mark’s Gospel. begun. Some folks appropri- Matthew considered the death of Jesus These two Gospels are the only ones that There is another event that is reported ately break their fasts to be both the center point of sacred his- report that Jesus cried out, in the words of only by Matthew: The chief priests and on the Sundays of tory and the climactic act of his entire Psalm 22, “My God, my God, why have the Pharisees asked Pilate to station a Lent and, with the help of God’s grace, mission on earth. Despite the taunts of the you forsaken me?” Mark quotes the words guard over Jesus’ tomb to prevent his pick them back up again on Monday spectators, Jesus was determined to carry in Aramaic (Eloi, Eloi) while Matthew disciples from stealing the body and then morning. out the will of his Father. uses the Hebrew (Eli, Eli). saying to the people, “He has been raised But I suspect that most of us, in one Matthew also stresses that Jesus car- While Mark and Luke also reported from the dead.” This story prepares us year or another, or in every year for that ried out his Father’s will with great that, when Jesus died, the veil of the sanc- for Matthew’s account, after the matter, find it difficult to be faithful for majesty. Throughout his Gospel, Matthew tuary in the Temple was torn from top to Resurrection, of the guards reporting that the entirety of Lent to the resolutions has shown that Jesus was indeed the bottom, Matthew tells us about much Jesus had risen from the dead and being that we began on Ash Wednesday. Messiah of Israel and that continues in greater violence: “The earth quaked, rocks told to say that his disciples stole the On one level, such a happening the Passion account. Jesus knows in were split, tombs were opened, and the body while the soldiers were sleeping. † should be disappointing to us. Such a feeling is one sign of the Holy Spirit Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes speaking to us in our consciences, call- ing us back to the life of grace from which we departed by our own choice. Despite planning, life provides surprises But in the midst of that personal sad- ness, we should never forget that while The thing about life is it’s so full of them with a desire to achieve. We have then, we’re astonished to find it gets even we may in our failings walk away from surprises. Control freaks everywhere, the examples of impoverished kids who “better.” All our preparations, whether God, he never walks away from us. He among whom I num- become professionals, or enter politics or sloppy or determined, may prove totally is always there to forgive us if we ber myself sometimes, work at social reform to help disadvan- unsuitable for what occurs. acknowledge our sin. His grace is there despair of keeping taged boys and girls who remind them of We have kids who turn out to be to lead us on the path of conversion, on things orderly in their themselves. smarter, more disabled or less like us than the path back to him. journey through time. Other children have parents who try to we ever could have imagined. Our Of course, this cycle of sin and for- People take differ- plan every moment of their development. spouses reveal interests or skills or needs giveness lies so close to the very heart ent approaches to They insist on this kind of natural food to that weren’t in the marriage manuals we of our faith that we too often take it for planning their lives. guarantee health, this method of learning read. The work we’re offered isn’t what granted. It becomes a commonplace Some are born and to assure brilliance or this group of friends we prepared for, or the rewards we gain notion for us. mature more or less to be suitable peers. This may or may not don’t live up to our expectations. And yet, because it is so fundamental like the fictional produce the desired results. Sometimes it The friends we depended upon for fun to our Christian identity, it can pervade Topsy, who “just growed.” They’re often leads to a lot of stress on both sides of the now have kids and lives of their own to and, indeed, transfigure our most com- the ones who have no assistance from par- generation gap, and other times it creates occupy them, and our parents are busy mon day-to-day experiences, especially ents in this process, which is called “rais- superior individuals. making a life together in retirement as those in the home. ing a child.” Most of us fall somewhere in the mid- they once did in courtship. The boss For example, our failings in our They may drift through school, perhaps dle. We cruise along at our own speeds, doesn’t want to hear about our personal Lenten resolutions reminds me of the dropping out early, or falling into shady but our parents offer encouragement, troubles. way that my wife and I and so many activities for easy money with minimal advice, admonishment or whatever else it Still, life constantly surprises us in joy- other parents have difficulty following effort. They seem unprepared emotionally takes to keep us on the path. At least, the ful ways. Perhaps our children make us consistently the good principles of par- and intellectually to enter apprenticeships path they hope we have in mind. proud, or our lifework is satisfying, and enting that God has written on our or go to college or engage in almost any At some point, we are launched out meaningful to others. Or maybe we feel at hearts. discipline that might improve their into the deep of real life. It’s the point at one with God, content in letting his plan, My son, Michael, is getting to an age chances at a more interesting or challeng- which the job, the relationship that should rather than ours, control events. It’s some- where he is beginning to be able to fol- ing or productive life. lead to marriage, or simply the age we’ve thing to ponder on the brink of Easter low the discipline that my wife and I Still, oddly enough, not all of these do- achieved, becomes the time we’re redemption. give to him. At the same time, he is very it-yourselfers turn out to be disorganized expected to take charge of ourselves. much still a toddler with a will that far or unmotivated. Sometimes it’s the very That’s when the real surprises begin. If (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the outstrips his capacity to control it. lack of structure that seems to inspire we thought life was unpredictable until Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular And so we have to be lenient with columnist for The Criterion.) † Michael, despite our best wishes for him Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister and our desire for a less chaotic home life. Sometimes he is in a good disposi- tion to receive what we have to teach Workshop to focus on caring for elderly him. At other times, he is not. Although we may desire to be able to Once, while attending a Catholic meet- Project provided by the United Senior home responsibilities and obligations, teach him in all of the countless teach- ing that stressed life-affirming topics, I Action Foundation and funded by the good care expectations, monitoring a able moments that come along every remarked that nothing Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust. loved one’s care, participating in the day, that simply isn’t possible. One we in the program or The workshop co-sponsor is Ivy Tech’s care-planning process, accessing and have to let go by. But when we do that, printed material men- Career Services and Alumni Affairs. reading nursing home records, another will come very soon. tioned the importance When my sister and I were struggling approaches to constructive problem solv- In a similar way, our heavenly Father of solving life issues with eldercare problems, including seri- ing, where to turn for outside assistance is lenient with us. Each time that we sin, during the “golden ous abuse and neglect in nursing homes in and more. we deserve the separation from him that years.” two states, we prayed for positive, con- I encourage not only family members we chose. But, in his mercy, he does not Since then, I’ve structive help. Alas, little came our way, to attend this workshop, but anyone who cut us off forever from the path of noticed much more even though we became strong advocates works or volunteers in nursing homes repentance. Church attention for the elderly and promoted educational individually or through parish commit- He always gives us the chance to given to the chal- programs for families and staff at care ments. I believe Catholics should be lead- express sorrow for our failures and so to lenges elders face, especially after they centers. ers in helping make “golden years” noth- be reconciled to him. Up until the are debilitated. Solutions are now sought That’s why I now urge families who are ing less than what God expects them to moment of our own death, we always nationally because many thousands of experiencing or facing nursing home care be—safe and comfortable with loving, have a chance to return to God. others with more power and capabilities to attend the workshop at Ivy Tech. professional care. Although Lent is almost over, it is not than I are speaking out for safer and better Robyn Grant, former Indiana long-term Although there is no charge for the over yet. Although up to this point we care, especially in nursing homes. care ombudsman and the current dedicated workshop, registration is requested by may have failed in our grand plans for Recently, a fellow parishioner, Fran USA Senior Action long-term care policy calling United Senior Action at 1-800- the season, they can still be resurrected Quigley, a woman long active with peace director, will preside. 495-0872 for more information and to by our contrition and God’s grace. and justice issues, called my attention to “Families with a relative in a nursing register for the workshop, or tapping into And so the words that we heard pro- a free consumer education workshop— home are often overwhelmed and con- www.usaindiana.org. claimed in the second reading on Ash “Nursing Home Care: What You Need to fused by a system with which they have Also, I strongly recommend reading Wednesday still ring true today: “Now is Know”—to be held on April 3 from no experience,” she said. “They may not Psalm 71:9. the acceptable time. Now is the day of 9 a.m. to noon at the Ivy Tech State know what to do or where to turn for salvation” (2 Cor 6:2). College Auditorium (1 W. 26th St., in assistance when problems or issues arise.” (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of Indianapolis). This is part of a Resident Grant will provide practical, straight- Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is a (Sean Gallagher is a reporter for The Quality and Family Empowerment forward information, including nursing regular columnist for The Criterion.) † Criterion.) † The Criterion Friday, March 26, 2004 Page 13

Fifth Sunday of Lent/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, March 29 Friday, April 2 Sunday, March 28, 2004 Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, Francis of Paola, hermit 33-62 Jeremiah 20:10-13 • Isaiah 43:16-21 It is a familiar story for Christians. It is or Daniel 13:41c-62 Psalm 18:2-7 the story of the woman caught in the act • Philippians 3:8-14 Psalm 23:1-6 John 10:31-42 • John 8:1-11 of adultery. Pious Jews looked upon adultery as John 8:12-20 one of the most heinous crimes. Adultery Saturday, April 3 The second part of the Book of Isaiah defiled the holy contract of marriage. Tuesday, March 30 Ezekiel 37:21-28 furnishes this Lenten weekend’s first bib- Furthermore, it risked bringing fraud and Numbers 21:4-9 (Response) Jeremiah 31:10-13 lical reading. deception into the process of descent. When this section of Understandably, for a people for whom Psalm 102:2-3, 16-21 John 11:45-56 Isaiah was written, actual, genetic descent from one ancestor, John 8:21-30 God’s people had much Abraham, was all-important, any disrup- Sunday, April 4 cause for discourage- tion in this process was intolerable. Wednesday, March 31 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s ment. Generations ear- In the ancient Jewish law, the penalty Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 Passion lier, their land had for adultery was death by stoning. Married (Response) Daniel 3:52-56 Luke 19:28-40 fallen to the pagan, women especially were targeted since it powerful Babylonians. was believed that a wife, if an adulteress, John 8:31-42 Isaiah 50:4-7 Many people died. The could present a child as belonging to her Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18a, 19-20, religion of God’s peo- husband when, in fact, the child had Thursday, April 1 23-24 ple was humiliated and, in the estimation of another father. The clear line of descent Genesis 17:3-9 Philippians 2:6-11 some, defeated. Things seemed very bleak. would be frustrated and compromised. Psalm 105:4-9 Luke 22:14-23:56 However, better times seemed ahead. Romans reserved capital punishment to At long last, the Babylonians had a rival. their own processes whenever they occu- John 8:51-59 or Luke 23:1-49 The Persians were on the march, and they pied a territory. In this situation, there- were nearing Babylon, the heart of the fore, Jesus was being asked either to deny great Babylonian Empire. God’s people the ancient Jewish law along with the rea- Laetare Sunday, the Church reminded us While frankly admitting the obstacles would be vindicated. soning behind it or to abide disobedience that eternal life itself awaits those who facing Christians, as implied in Philippians, The point is that no matter how dark to Rome. It was a risky place to be. remain faithful to Jesus throughout the the Church tells us in these biblical lessons the circumstances, an almighty God will Jesus stood apart from the enraged dreariness and indeed sin of earthly life. that God always will protect us, and guide protect the faithful. crowd. It was not just to avoid association This week, looking ahead to Palm us, if we are faithful. Furthermore, Christ, For its second reading this weekend, with an angry mob. The mob was not Sunday, the Church again urges us to the Son of God, is greater than any power the Church gives us a selection from the merciful. Jesus was merciful. The crowd make good use of Lent. It reassures us. It on earth. Indeed, Christ cannot be tricked Epistle to the Philippians. was judgmental and fixed on death. Jesus encourages us. by even the most devious. † It is a powerful expression of an forgave the woman, insisting that only intense faith rooted in a very clear under- God can judge a person’s state of soul. Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen standing of reality. Jesus gave life. The epistle firmly states that every true Nothing in any Gospel identifies this believer possesses Christ. Having Christ, woman. Nothing in any way, in any Bankruptcy doesn’t require and the life of Christ, is more than any Gospel, even vaguely suggests that she other achievement. It counts for more than was Mary Magdalene. Her precise iden- any possession. Of course, it far excels tity is unimportant. Church forgiveness for sin accumulating earthly wealth or fame. Still, life on earth will be challenging, Reflection Seven years ago, I filed bankruptcy, science as well as in law. and many of the challenges will be formi- The Church is guiding us on to Holy Qand my debts were discharged. Am I Again, malicious or “arranged” bank- dable. The task of the true disciple is to Week and Easter. The process of Lent is required to pay these ruptcy that deliberately defrauds someone remain true to the Lord through, and well under way. The Church calls us to debts in order to for- else does not excuse from restitution. despite, these challenges. renew our efforts at making Lent spiritu- give the sin of being Such sinful intent, however, is never to be St. John’s Gospel supplies the last ally profitable. careless with God’s presumed without weighty evidence. reading. Last week, in what has been called blessings? I will not likely May homemade wine be used at have the money to pay QMass? (New York) My Journey to God them off. It amounts to a great sum, and my Yes. Wine for the Eucharist should be salary now is just Apure, natural, unadulterated grape enough to live on. wine, that is, with no preservatives, fla- Other people in my life think I have an voring or other additives. Stations of Your Cross obligation to go back and take care of As long as it is made this way, it these debts. (Ohio) makes no difference whether it is pro- After waving palms for your day, duced commercially or at home (General And before the crow did wake, First, if you took reasonable care of Instruction of the Roman Missal, #322). My eyes left thee—my Lord. Ayour finances before your bankruptcy You’re betrayed for money’s sake. and did not plan to defraud your credi- What does the word “soul” mean? tors, there is no sin to forgive. QCan you give me a definition? We spat upon your sweaty brow, Recent years have seen a great increase (Illinois) Pushed in a thorny crown. in personal and commercial bankruptcies. Now swallowing these ugly tears, I’m sure in most of them the individuals Only a very sketchy definition can be It’s too late, I fear—I drown. responsible say to themselves, with hind- Agiven here. Put very briefly, our soul sight: “If only I had done this, or that, the is the spiritual (non-material) part of our And when your swollen knee did bleed, results would have been different.” nature that makes us distinctly and specif- Upon broken cobblestone way, Harsh as it may sound, however, bad ically human [and is made possible by] a Only a soiled skirt cloth offered, financial judgments, incompetence or just unique creative act of God. For your Holy Face to bathe. “bad luck” may result in a lot of pain, but In the tradition of Greek philosophy, they are not sins. which for centuries Christians borrowed Then we tore the ragged remnants, After bankruptcy is declared, all pos- from heavily, this immaterial part of us Godman exposed for all to see. sessions are disposed of according to the was called the soul. Rolled the bony putrid dice, requirements of civil law. In other traditions, such as the Take a piece of “god’s” trophy. These dispositions, including any Hebrews of the Old Testament and the properties that the insolvent individual is early Christian writers like St. Paul in the

Jesus, please provide me your strength, Young Sculpture by Suzanne M. Ann Wyand, Photo by Mary allowed to retain for personal and family New Testament, the distinction between To not one hammer swing. support, for example, are morally binding body and soul was not nearly so neat and But let me endure with you, Off the cross and up to heaven, as long as there is nothing intrinsically exclusive, nor were they separable. A nail’s single piercing sting. Your soul’s journey for home did sinful involved. Even then, however, especially among rise. In the United States, the common juridi- Christians, no one denied that there was a God’s gift to humankind, God opened his one precious heart, cal opinion is that all debts are contracted “spirit” part of us that constitutes our real Pounded solidly to wood. Take with thee in my sinful disguise. with the implied condition that they will be dignity and which, along with our bodies, As you poured out the Spirit, canceled in case of an honest bankruptcy. identifies us as human beings. Idly mute and blind I stood. Forgive us, Oh Great Father, In other words, a voluntary forgiveness of Holy Spirit, God, and Son. the person’s debts is assumed. (A free brochure on ecumenism, including Loud we shout, “I was not there!” I will toil here with thy labor, The common language in the law is that questions on intercommunion and other Nor did not drive one spike. I do not know what I have done. “a discharge in bankruptcy shall release a ways of sharing worship, is available by But when your human skin paled death, bankrupt from all his provable debts.” sending a stamped, self-addressed enve- I commanded the lance to strike. By Brien R. Krieger This language, and the practice of our lope to Father John Dietzen, Box 325, courts in applying it, gives solid basis for Peoria, IL 61651. Questions may be sent (Brien R. Krieger is a member of St. Susanna Parish in Plainfield.) the moral opinion that after a legitimate to Father Dietzen at the same address or bankruptcy all debts are canceled in con- by e-mail in care of [email protected].) † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, March 26, 2004

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The Criterion welcomes announcements of archdiocesan March 28 Morning Networking Group, Church and parish open-to-the-public activities for “The SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Mass, 6:30 a.m., breakfast and Active List.” Please be brief—listing date, location, event, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indiana- networking, Priory Hall, $10 per polis. Lenten vespers service, person. Information: 317-435- sponsor, cost and time. Include a phone number for verifi- 3447. cation. No announcements will be taken by telephone. 5 p.m., first in a six-part series, Father Rick Ginther, pastor, Notices must be in our office by 5 p.m. Thursday 1 week in “Reflections on the Scripture.” St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, advance of (Friday) publication: The Criterion, The Active Information: 317-634-4519. Schaefer Hall, 535 E. Edgewood List, 1400 N. Meridian St. (hand deliver), P.O. Box 1717, Ave., Indianapolis. Men’s Club Indianapolis, IN 46206 (mail); 317-236-1593 (fax), St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. fish fry, 5-8 p.m., $6 adults, [email protected] (e-mail). 16th St., Indianapolis. Euchre $4 children. Information: 317- party, 1:45 p.m., $3 per person. 787-8246. March 26 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Weekend St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th retreat, “Recovering a Prophetic Mary’s King’s Village Schoen- SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Imagination,” Benedictine Father statt, Rexville (located on 925 Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 1347 Guild, rummage sale, 8:30 a.m.- Eugene Hensell, presenter. Infor- South, .8 mile east of 421 South, N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. 2:30 p.m. Information: 317-780- mation: www.saintmeinrad.edu 12 miles south of Versailles), Chanted “Passion of Our Lord 8627. or [email protected]. “Schoenstatt Spirituality,” According to St. John,” 7 p.m. 2:30 p.m., Mass, 3:30 p.m., with Information: 317-634-4519. Father Elmer Burwinkel. Infor- St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Mount Saint Francis Retreat April 2-3 (Little Flower) Parish, 1401 N. mation: 812-689-3551 or e-mail Center, Floyd County. “Lenten Saint Mary-of-the-Woods “An ‘A’ in penmenship. There goes my career as a doctor.” Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. Fish Retreat Day,” bring brown-bag [email protected] or log on to Schoenstatt Web site at College, St. Mary-of-the- © 2003 CNS Graphics fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m. in school, lunch, drinks provided, 9 a.m.- Woods. Spring open house. carryout available, Stations of 2 p.m. Information: 812-923- www.seidata.com/~frburwink. Information: 812-535-5106 or Information: 812-933-6437. 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- the Cross in church, 6 p.m. 8817 or e-mail March 29 800-926-SMWC. Information: 317-357-8352. [email protected]. polis. Euchre, 1 p.m. Informa- Mary’s King’s Village Schoen- April 8-11 tion: 317-638-8416. statt, Rexville (located on 925 April 2-4 Benedict Inn Retreat and Confer- St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 N. Mount Saint Francis Retreat South, .8 mile east of 421 South, Mount Saint Francis Retreat ence Center, 1402 Southern Ave., First Mondays Central Ave., Indianapolis. Center, Floyd County. Vocation 12 miles south of Versailles), Center, Floyd County. Contem- Beech Grove. Holy Week Tri- Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Rosary, 7 p.m., Stations of the retreat for single men interested “Family Faith Talks,” 7 p.m., plative Retreat, “We Are God’s duum silent retreat, registration Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Cross, 7:30 p.m. Information: in priesthood or brotherhood. Mass, 8 p.m., with Father Elmer Chosen People,” retreat for men deadline on March 25. Regis- Indianapolis. Guardian Angel 317-251-7653. and women, suggested offering Information: 800-424-9955 or Burwinkel. Information: 812- tration: 317-788-7581. Guild, board meeting, 9:30 a.m. [email protected]. 689-3551 or e-mail frburwink@ $95. Information: 812-923-8817 Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, seidata.com or log on to Schoen- or e-mail [email protected]. April 9 First Tuesdays 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. St. Francis Hospital-Indianapolis, statt Web site at April 3 St. Mary Church, 212 Washing- Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m. www.seidata.com/~frburwink. ton St., North Vernon. Living 30th St., Indianapolis. Confes- conference rooms 1 and 2, 8111 Holy Name School, Hartman Information: 317-638-5551. Way of the Cross, 2 p.m., rain or sion, 6:45 p.m., Benediction of S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. Hall, 21 N. 17th Ave., Beech United States Soccer Association March 30 shine. Information: 812-346- the Blessed Sacrament for voca- Marian College, St. Francis St. John the Evangelist Church, Grove. Altar Society, annual referee training, 15-hour course 1863. tions, 7:30 p.m. Residence Hall Chapel, 3200 126 W. Georgia St., Indiana- spring rummage sale, 8 a.m.- for teen-agers and adults, $55 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. polis. Seymour High School’s 3 p.m. Information: 317-784- April 10 per person with $25 of fee St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Madrigal singers, Mozart 5454. St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Road W., Sellersburg. Holy toward first-year registration, prayer meeting, 7-8:30 p.m. Requiem, 11 a.m. Information: 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. hour for religious vocations, payment accepted at first ses- April 3-4 Information: 317-927-6709. 317-635-2021. Blessing of the First Foods of Benediction and exposition of sion. Information: 317-865-5291 St. Bernadette Parish, 4838 Fletcher Ave., Indianapolis. Easter, bring an item or small the Blessed Sacrament after St. Michael Parish, 519 Jefferson or 317-887-0515. Reservations: March 31 basket of food to have blessed. 7 p.m. Mass. Blvd., Greenfield. Couple to 317-782-7997. St. John the Evangelist Church, Easter boutique, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Easter egg hunt, 1:30 p.m. Infor- Information: 317-485-5102. Couple League of Indianapolis, 126 W. Georgia St., Indiana- mation: 317-359-0252. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Natural Family Planning (NFP), March 27 polis. Lenten organ recital, April 15 Cordiafonte House of Prayer, School, 2801 W. 86th St., 6-8 p.m. Information: 317-462- Michael J. Bennett, 12:40 p.m., Atrium Banquet Hall, 3143 E. Indianapolis. Indiana Autism 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Convent of the Immaculate 2246. free. Information: 317-635-2021. Thompson Road, Indianapolis. and Sertoma Club meeting, Prayer day, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Conception, Franciscan Center, Indianapolis South Deanery 7-9 p.m., child care provided. Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. March 26-28 bring lunch, free-will offering. Parishes’ Lecture Series, “Mary Information: 317-885-7295. Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Registration: 317-543-0154. St., Indianapolis. Spaghetti and Vocation discernment opportu- Mother of Christ, Mother of the Spirituality, “Understanding the nity for women. Information: Church,” 7-9 p.m., $5 per per- First Fridays Eucharist as the Fulfillment of 812-933-6462. son. Information: 317-638-5551. St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1723 the Old Testament Passover April 4 “I” St., Bedford. Exposition of Meal,” Conventual Franciscan Monthly the Blessed Sacrament after Father John Grigus, presenter, Knights of St. John, 312 S. Wilder St., Greensburg. Fourth Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. Mass-9 a.m. Sat. Mass, 5:45 p.m., dinner, morning, reconciliation, Fri. Chicken dinners, 10:30 a.m.- St. Thomas More Church, 1200 6:30 p.m., presentation, 7:15 p.m. 4-6 p.m., Sat. 8-9 a.m., “Chil- 3 p.m. EST., carryout available. N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Information: 317-636-4478. dren of Hope” program, holy Mass and anointing of the sick, hour for children. Information: St. Francis Xavier Parish, 6 p.m. Information: 317-831- St. Therese of the Infant Jesus 812-275-6539. (Little Flower) Parish, Social Highways 31 and 160, Henry- 4142. ville. Spring smorgasbord, Hall, 1401 N. Bosart Ave., Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th Indianapolis. Ladies Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Last Sundays Holy Rosary Church, 520 Ave., Beech Grove. Mass, spring card party, lunch, noon, 8:15 a.m., devotions following $7. Information: 317-357-3121. St. Francis Convent, 22143 Main Stevens St., Indianapolis. St., Oldenburg. Living Way of Novena to Our Lady of Per- Mass until 5 p.m. Benediction. April 1 the Cross, 2 p.m., rain or shine. petual Help, 11:15 a.m. Informa- Information: 317-784-5454. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Information: 812-346-1863. tion: 317-636-4478. 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. St. Peter Church, 1207 East Stations of the Cross for seniors, April 4-11 First Sundays Road, Brookville. Exposition of 12:30 p.m. Information: 317- Convent of the Immaculate St. Paul Church, 218 Scheller the Blessed Sacrament after 638-5551. Conception, Franciscan Center, Ave., Sellersburg. Prayer group, 8 a.m. until Communion service, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. 7-8:15 p.m. Information: 812- 1 p.m. April 2 Holy Week retreat, Franciscan 246-4555. Holy Rosary Church, 520 Ste- Sisters Janet Born and Barbara Holy Guardian Angels Church, vens St., Indianapolis. Friday Leonhard, retreat directors. Fatima Knights of Columbus, —See ACTIVE LIST, page 15

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Page 16 The Criterion Friday, March 26, 2004 Pledge of Allegiance case may actually be decided on custody gr ounds WASHINGTON (CNS)—Despite expectations that the brief to the court says the fact that public schools encour- sectarian religious belief or simply reflects the historic Supreme Court will answer the question of whether God age the recitation of the pledge violates the Establishment religious values of the country’s founders. should be mentioned in the Pledge of Allegiance, a pend- Clause of the First Amendment by injecting religious In addition, educators, First Amendment experts, ing case may well evaporate over the unrelated issue of dogma—monotheism, specifically Christian monothe- members of Congress and faith-based groups, including parental custody rights. ism—into the classroom. the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic League for No matter the direction of oral arguments on March 24 The case has attracted attention across the theological Religious and Civil Rights, have submitted friend-of-the- as the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of and political spectrums, with each side predicting poten- court briefs. The U.S. solicitor general was granted the words “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance, the tially dire consequences of the court ruling one way or 10 minutes of the Elk Grove School District’s half-hour justices first must settle whether the parent who sued had the other. before the court to support its case that the reference to the right to do so. Adding to the interest is Justice Antonin Scalia’s deci- God is constitutional. The case of Elk Grove Unified School District vs. sion to recuse himself from participating in its considera- But, despite the popular expectation that the Supreme Newdow was begun in 1997 by a California parent, tion because of his public criticism of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court will decide whether “under God” should remain in Dr. Michael Newdow, who objected to his then-5-year- Court of Appeals ruling supporting Newdow’s claim. the pledge, two prominent First Amendment attorneys are old daughter’s exposure to the phrase “one nation under That creates the potential for a 4-4 vote, which would among those saying it may not get that far. God” in the Pledge of Allegiance. leave the 9th Circuit’s decision to prevail, but only in the University of Texas law professor Douglas Laycock Even though the Supreme Court ruled more than nine Western states and Pacific territories in the court’s and Jay Alan Sekulow, chief counsel for the American 60 years ago that students may not be compelled to recite jurisdiction. Center for Law and Justice, said the court could get no the pledge, Newdow, an atheist, said his daughter’s expo- Religious and legal scholars have weighed in on both further on the subject than deciding that Newdow has no sure to its reference to God is coercive and undermines sides of arguments about whether the pledge may consti- legal standing to act on his daughter’s behalf. his parental rights to teach her not to believe in God. His tutionally refer to God and whether the phrase indicates At a March 19 forum sponsored by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, the attorneys, both of whom have argued in support of religious rights before the Supreme Court, said they expect the court’s attention will be dominated by whether Newdow even has standing to sue over his daughter’s exposure to the pledge in school. “I have a feeling the justices know how they feel about the pledge,” said Laycock. “But the issue of standing is complicated.” Laycock wrote a brief in support of Newdow’s position on behalf of 32 ministers and rabbis and the Unitarian Universalist Association. Sekulow, who submitted a brief in support of the school district for several dozen members of Congress, agreed that the court may not even get around to consid- ering the merits of Newdow’s constitutionality claims. Newdow and the girl’s mother, Sandra L. Banning, never married and she has always held primary custody. The daughter has not been named in legal papers. Banning not only disagrees with Newdow’s assertion that their daughter shouldn’t be exposed to the pledge’s reference to God, but also said she objects to Newdow involving the girl in his “personal litigation battles.” In fact, she said in a brief to the court that she and her daughter are practicing Christians and neither of them has a problem with saying the pledge in school. Banning said she doesn’t mind if Newdow exposes their daughter to his atheist beliefs, but that as custodial parent it is up to her alone to make final decisions about the child’s education and to act as her legal representa- tive. Banning’s brief said she’s also concerned that Newdow’s case could be used to “force all public schools to banish any statement that might be construed as a ref- erence to religious values, no matter how benign.” Sekulow and Laycock also agreed that the Supreme Court justices will likely be unwilling to delve too deeply into family law and may rely on the standing issue to sidestep the constitutional questions. Dismissing the case over lack of standing “is a very attractive way for the court to duck this,” Sekulow said. A decision in the case is expected before the court adjourns for the summer. † CNS photo by Karen Callaway

Kindergarten student Uriel Zintzun joins in the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of class at Immaculate Conception School in Chicago. Oral arguments are scheduled to begin on March 24 as the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the words “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance, but the justices first must settle whether the parent who sued had the right to do so. The Criterion Friday, March 26, 2004 Page 17

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KETTLER, Robert H., Sr., St. Thomas More, Mooresville, Mother of Mara Davis, Brenda of four. Great-grandmother of grandfather of two. WEIDEKAMP, Flavian Lou, 73, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, March 7. Mother of Mary Eber, Laura Fry, Lisa three. 74, Our Lady of Lourdes, GOLDSCHMIDT, James A., Cambridge City, March 5. Ostrum, Violet Saucerman and Krasowski and Joseph Pindell. Indianapolis, March 3. Husband BROWN, Lee E., 90, 69, St. Mary, North Vernon, Husband of Marilyn Francis James McCarter. Sister of Sister of Colleen Voras and of Lois (Miller) Weidekamp. Annunciation, Brazil, March 5. March 7. Father of Rhonda (Maurer) Kettler. Father of Lisa Hubert and Gene Smith. Grand- Paul Roe. Grandmother of nine. Father of Jean Wolverton and Beam. Brother of Mary Lou Hicks, Kim Northington, mother of 26. Great-grand- Father of Karla Weber, Greg PYRITZ, Anna C., 107, and Kurt Weidekamp. St. Thomas Aquinas, Indian- New medallion WILHELM, Myrtle, 68, Holy apolis, March 14. 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Principal Position St. Gabriel the Archangel School, Indianapolis, is accepting applications for a principal to be the leader in the growth of the school. The population, pre-school to 8th grade, is diverse with a strong Hispanic presence. Bilingual would be an asset, but not a requirement. Looking for a practicing Catholic who has vision, and who can enthusiasti- cally portray the vision within the community. This person needs to be willing to accept the challenge to lead the school in academic excel- lence, growth, and to financial stability. Please send résumé to: Carole Williams Archdiocese of Indianapolis Office of Catholic Education 1400 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 Make The Criterion A Key Member Of Your Marketing Team To reserve your ad space in The Criterion call 317-236-1572 or toll free 800-382-9836. The Criterion Friday, March 26, 2004 Page 19

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sure, Zananiri said his staff was assessing CNS photo from Reuters demonstrations erupted elsewhere the situation on the ground, specifically at throughout the West Bank. their numerous health clinics in Gaza Israeli military sources called the refugee camps and at West Bank centers killing “a significant strike against a cen- for children. tral pillar in the Hamas terrorist organiza- “Our first concern is for the centers’ tion.” safety, and we are concerned if people “The perception that Yassin was the will be able to get there. Some employees ‘political’ leader and left the management will simply not be able to come because of terrorist activities to others is incor- of [the closure],” he said. “We have to be rect,” the Israeli sources said. “In fact, considerate of the general climate, but in there is no differentiation between the certain sectors, like the health clinics, ‘political’ and ‘military’ wings of Hamas. they should be open. We want to make Yassin, himself, often authorized and sure the children are OK during the strike encouraged attacks and strongly preached and general mourning period.” against Israel. Yassin was directly respon- Palestinian militant groups vowed sible for a long list of terrorist attacks immediate revenge for Yassin’s death not against both Israeli civilians and foreign- only against Israeli targets, but also on all ers, as well as Israeli security forces.” Zionist targets abroad and American tar- Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz gets, according to press reports. They called Yassin the “Palestinian [Osama] charged the United States with approving bin Laden.” the attack and, in a statement faxed to The Yassin, who was imprisoned in Israel Associated Press, vowed that all Muslims in 1984 and 1989 and received a life sen- around the world would be “honored to A Palestinian boy holds up an image of slain Hamas leader Ahmed Yassin during a demonstration at a tence for involvement in the killing of join in on the retaliation for this crime.” Palestinian refugee camp on March 22 in Beirut, Lebanon. Yassin was killed earlier the same day in an two Israeli soldiers, founded Hamas in the “[Israeli Prime Minister Ariel] Sharon Israeli missile attack in the Gaza Strip. A Vatican statement condemned the assassination, saying it Gaza Strip. He was released from prison has opened the gates of hell, and nothing was “not justifiable in any state of law.” in 1997 under the framework of an agree- will stop us from cutting off his head,” ment with Jordan, and, according to the AP quoted Hamas leaders as saying from and called for restraint on both sides. it opened the door “wide to chaos.” He Israeli sources, he became involved in mosque loudspeakers. Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed said Yassin was “known for his modera- Hamas terrorist activities and personally The United States denied involvement Qureia condemned the attack, saying that tion” and ability to control Hamas. †

Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She will con- have a great impact on his experience of coming to a new tinue to do such on the third Sunday of each month. place and his relationship with the Church, the bishop NewsNews briefsbriefs “One weekend, some [hearing impaired] visitors came said. for the liturgy,” Sister Mary Ann said. “I knew ahead of Local time, so I interpreted that liturgy. Many of the sisters Catholic school students turn asked when I would be doing it again. I know there are clothes into cash for abused IU study shows most residents Catholics in the area who are deaf, so this is an addi- tional way our congregation can reach out to people in MORRISTOWN, N.J. (CNS)—In a corner of the cafe- not familiar with school vouchers the area.” Sister Mary Ann is certified though the teria at Villa Walsh Academy in Morristown, Jeanne A study by the Center for Evaluation and Education Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, and her older sister Petrucci held up a pair of jeans as a small group of Policy at Indiana University in Bloomington reveals what is hearing-impaired. eighth-graders looked on. She gave the garment a quick Hoosiers are thinking about some school-related issues inspection and described it in short, rapid-fire phrases. that are relevant to Catholic education. The 2003 Public U.S. “Cavalli jeans. Thirty-two-inch waist,” declared Petrucci, Opinion Survey on Education in Indiana, which registered the mother of eighth-grader Emilia. “Wood-grain print. the results of 1,001 telephone interviews with Indiana Parishes must do more to Brushed cotton made to feel like velvet.” At the same adults from a 26-question survey, showed that the major- time, Liz Roop, another eighth-grader at the Catholic ity of Hoosiers are not very familiar with school vouch- welcome immigrants, says bishop school, typed the description of the jeans into a laptop ers—only 39 percent said that they were at least some- JAMAICA, N.Y. (CNS)—Popes, bishops and numer- computer. At first glance, this might seem like a fashion what familiar with them. Among those who had at least ous Church documents have emphasized the need to wel- lesson in a home economics class, but instead it’s the heard of vouchers, about 57 percent support them, 25 per- come immigrants, but the real welcome has to come at workings of a new charitable business called Friends for cent oppose their use and 18 percent are undecided. the parish level, said Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas A. Fashion. In the cafeteria, a group of Villa Walsh eighth- Nearly 80 percent of people did say that a parent should DiMarzio. “We can’t welcome a person with a docu- graders sorted through mounds of designer and brand- be able to send their child to a different public school if ment,” Bishop DiMarzio told participants at a March 4 name clothes donated by the academy community. They the child’s school fails to meet state standards. The full conference on the Church and migration in the New York measured each item, wrote a descriptive blurb and posted results of the study can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat region, sponsored by the Center for Migration Studies in the item for auction on the eBay Web site. The group Reader by logging on to http://www.iub.edu/~iuice/docu- Staten Island and the Vincentian Center for Church and plans to take the more than $3,500 it has raised to buy ments/public_opinion.pdf. Society at St. John’s University in Jamaica. Welcome gift cards to stores such as Target so that women in local requires a commitment to find immigrants, to reach out shelters can buy new clothes. † Saint Mary-of-the-Woods provides to them and to make practical efforts to draw them into parish life, Bishop DiMarzio said. More attention needs sign-interpreting at Sunday Mass to be placed on welcoming immigrants at the parish level Providence Sister Mary Ann Phelan began sign-inter- although this can bring problems, he said. If a new immi- Advertise in The Criterion! preting the Eucharistic Liturgy for the deaf at the 10 a.m. grant feels a strong welcome at the parish, such as having Indiana’s Largest Weekly Newspaper Mass on March 21 in the Church of the Immaculate Mass available in the immigrant’s own language, it will

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Positions Available ...... Elementary School Principal Catholic School System President St. Roch Catholic School on the south side of Indianapolis, is seeking qualified Lafayette Catholic School System applications for the position of school prin- Lafayette, Indiana cipal. St. Roch is a Kindergarten through For over 160 years, the Lafayette Catholic Schools has offered educational excellence in Greater Lafayette. Located in a growing economically-sound university town, the student body numbers approximately 900 in grades Kindergarten through 12. 8th grade school with an enrollment of Our system has three elementary campuses and a Junior –Senior High campus. Our mission is to serve God by providing a challenging education integrated with Catholic values and morals developing the whole person spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially. about 275. Lafayette Catholic Schools has created the new position of President to help manage our growth and lead us into the 21st century. We are excited about where we are going, and are searching for a president who is eager, enthusiastic and dedicated to the academic Applicant should be a practicing Catholic and spiritual growth of our students and the continued financial growth of our system. He/she should have strong development skills with a license in supervision/administra- and educational administrative experience. tion. Attractive salary and benefits are commensurate with the responsibility. Interested candidates are asked to contact: Please send a résumé to: The candidate is preferred to: • Be an active participating Roman Catholic involved [email protected] St. Roch Principal Search in his/her community; or • Have experience in development and education; LCSS President Search c/o Carole Williams • Have appropriate education and experience; Lafayette Catholic Schools Business Office • Have excellent communication, collaboration 2410 South 9th Street Office of Catholic Education and interpersonal skills. Lafayette, IN 47909 1400 N. Meridian Street An application package will be sent. Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 Page 20 The Criterion Friday, March 26, 2004

we as Catholics believe to be divinely New Testaments in their entirety … have EVOLUTION inspired and without error? God as their author (Dei Verbum, 11).” continued from page 1 Benedictine Father Damian Dietlein, pro- “There’s a lot of meaning in those words

fessor of Old Testament theology at Saint [in Scripture] and they need to be CNS photo from Crosiers would require schools to buy new text- Meinrad School of Theology, said that the approached in different kinds of ways,” books that give attention to intelligent Bible is not so interested in telling science or Father Bede said. “All of human knowledge design. history, but rather, it is intensely interested in is helpful in interpreting the Scriptures.” But intelligent design and creationism speaking about the truth. For starters, one has to look at the con- are two very different things, and only one “The intention of the account in Genesis text in which something was written, why it of them is truly opposed to evolution. is to tell us that God is the one who is the was written and in what style. The Psalms For many years, Christians read the creator,” said Benedictine Father Bede were written in a very different style than Book of Genesis only in a literal light—and Cisco, director of Indianapolis programs for the letters of Paul, which were written in a many still do. The universe, the earth and Saint Meinrad School of Theology. very different style than the books of the all life on it were created in six days. That Another important lesson that is taught in wisdom tradition in the Old Testament. is, after all, what the text says. Genesis is that “after God creates each thing, Obviously, many things that Jesus said Since then, six days has ballooned into God says that it is good,” Father Bede said. are not to be taken literally, such as his billions of years and the simplicity of cre- Pope Leo XIII wrote that “[The writers of command to forgive one’s brother seven ation has exploded into something so com- Genesis] did not seek to penetrate the secrets times 70 times instead of just seven times. plicated that surely only God can under- of nature, but rather described and dealt with The message is that one should always be stand it. things in more or less figurative language, or forgiving—it does not stop after the 490th The theory of evolution, in contrast to in terms which were commonly used at the offense. the story in Genesis, basically states that time.” On the other hand, when Jesus said plant life, animal life, and eventually human The argument about how to read the “This is my body” at the Last Supper, it life, all slowly evolved over thousands of Bible, Father Damian said, goes back to was to be taken exactly as it was said. millions of years. The fossil records and the Galileo arguing that the Bible doesn’t tell us The Church is our guide to understand- dating of the age of the earth back up this how the heavens go but how to go to heaven. ing how to read the Bible, along with bibli- theory. A line can be drawn, for example, The famous astronomer took the stance that cal scholarship, . between a branch of ancient chimpanzees the earth revolves around the sun and also “It is necessary to determine the proper and human beings through a slow progres- took the heat that came from such an “unbib- sense of Scripture, while avoiding any sion. lical” stance. unwarranted interpretations that make it say The evidence for evolution is not weak. The author of the Genesis text probably what it does not intend to say,” Pope John The immediate problem that this runs up had no idea of how the world was actually Paul II said in 1996 during an address to the against is not scientific speculation but reli- created. In fact, he probably wasn’t one per- Pontifical Academy of Sciences. one must always hold that God alone cre- gious speculation. The text of Genesis is son, either. Father Bede said that a sacramental ates the soul. very clear in how God made the first man “It’s hard for us to understand a book approach needs to be taken to Scripture in This regards what is called the rightful out of the dirt on the sixth day. being written over a thousand year period,” the sense that “a sacrament is a rich autonomy of earthly affairs. Science should Contrasting that, though, is the voice of Father Damian said. Current biblical scholar- encounter with God that needs to be viewed deal with evolution and religion should deal Pope Leo XIII in his 1893 encyclical ship suggests that the Pentateuch—the first in several different ways.” with theology. Providentissimus Deus. “ ‘Whatever [scien- five books of the Old Testament—didn’t Conventual Franciscan Father Leopold “There can never, indeed, be any real tists] can really demonstrate to be true of reach their final form until the Babylonian Keffler, who teaches field biology and nat- discrepancy between the theologian and the physical nature, we must show to be capa- exile, around 2,500 years ago. And that only ural science at Marian College in physicist, as long as each confines himself ble of reconciliation with our Scriptures,’ ” happened after many years of oral tradition. Indianapolis, said that people like those within his own lines, and both are careful,” he wrote, quoting St. Augustine. Still, the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine who wrote Genesis used the only knowl- Pope Leo XIII said in his encyclical. So how can the scientific facts about Revelation of the Second Vatican Council edge they had to come up with a model of Some have tried to resurrect creationism evolution reconcile with the Scriptures that teaches that “the books of both the Old and physical Creation—their primary message under various titles such as “scientific spe- was the theological implications of a loving cial creation”—all such theories state that and all-powerful God. God directly created all life on earth at cer- In the end, that’s all we’re doing today, tain points, whether in six days or in vari- he said. Our best model for understanding ous points of geologic history. creation is the Big Bang and natural selec- Father Damian said many of these tion, but that will be refined in time. attempts have an underlying agenda of bib- Archbishop “Who knows how primitive they’re lical literalism. Buechlein’s going to say we are when they look back at Creationists, said Stephen Jay Gould, the us a thousand years from now?” Father late evolutionary theorist from Harvard ‘Rosary series’ now Leopold said. “Science is always a self-cor- University, have lately been selling their available as booklet recting process. What we say is not the last belief as scientific creationism, which he word, but just the current best word.” calls a “self-proclaimed oxymoron.” Archbishop Buechlein’s popular “Rosary series,” which is appearing We try to explain how God created intel- Creationism, he said, does not raise any in his regular column in 13 installments this summer, is now avail- ligent life in the best way that we know important intellectual issues about biology able in an easy-to-read booklet. Titled The Rosary: Contemplating Christ in how, which is, at this point, evolution. or evolution. Its main source of “science” is the School of Mary, the 44-page, 8.5” x 5.5” booklet contains all the informa- “I find it the only logical explanation for a literal reading of the Bible. tion that is appearing in the ar chbishop’s summer series plus the text of all the how things got to be the way they are,” Some creationists believe that gaps in the prayers needed to pray the Rosary—and a helpful illustration on exactly ho w to Father Leopold said. He earned a doctorate evolutionary record prove the idea that God say it. It is available in both English and Spanish. in biology at the University of Mississippi. stepped in abruptly. “When you look at the fossil record, it’s Gould, however, has spent much time The booklet includes meditations on all the mysteries, including the ne w Luminous Mysteries suggested by Pope John Paul II and a set of Priestly Mysteries favored by very clear that humans have evolved,” said explaining how evolution occurred often in Archbishop Buechlein. Richard Miller, a professor of biology at surges of life—a theory that gives scientific Butler University in Indianapolis. “There answers to creationist claims that God In a specially priced package, The Criterion is offering a Rosary, personally blessed are enough fossils showing enough differ- worked in the gaps of evolution. by the archbishop, to his faithful readers. The Italian-made Rosaries, in white ences in brain size, anatomy, teeth. “Creationism is a local and parochial and black, are 18” long, with quadruple “The details, [though], in human evolu- movement, powerful only in the United interlocking metal links. tion, are not well known. I would say that States among Western nations, and preva- there’s not a very strong consensus at this lent only among a few sectors of American point.” Protestantism that choose to read the Bible Natural selection, the theory put forth by as … literally true in every jot and tittle.” Order today Charles Darwin, is one way of explaining With this background of debate, it is Booklet only: $3 evolution. It is how evolution took place understandable that many would be leery of Rosary only: $5.50 that is still up for grabs—while most people what is known as intelligent design—and it Booklet and Rosary together recognize evolution as a well-established may be that some of those advocating it do (an $8.50 value): only $7 and grounded theory. have in their heart a belief in creationism. 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