Young Adults Flourish in New Frassati Society in His Column, by JIM LAJOIE Nities for Those Ages 18 to 40 in Important If Not Most, Prayer.” Ford (St

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$2.00 24 PAGES SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 VOL. 39 NO. 12 IINSIDENSIDE St. Monica’s tears Young adults flourish in new Frassati Society In his column, BY JIM LAJOIE nities for those ages 18 to 40 in important if not most, prayer.” Ford (St. Michael Parish). The Faith Matters, the Catholic Church. The Society, which has two met with several young Bishop Alex- ctive for only one year, Nationally, the Society’s aim is multiple chapters all across the adults to gauge an interest in ander Sample the Marquette Frassati “to increase holiness through United States, is ded- starting a local reflects on par- A Society is prospering beyond the power of God's will in serv- icated to the memory enting and the what anyone could have ever ice, forgiveness, and equally of Blessed Pier example of St. Monica’s life. envisioned. Giorgio Frassati, PAGE 2 The Frassati who lived from Sacraments Society has been a 1901 until 1925. He This special sec- great format for is remembered for tion has first ministry to young his charitable acts communion, adults, and an to the poor in confirmation answer to our Turin, Italy, his and RCIA pho- Bishop’s call to deep Catholic tos from the last year. pilot this kind of faith, and his INSIDE ministry here,” enthusiasm for the said Father great outdoors. OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS Michael Steber, Pope John Paul II GRILL MASTERS Most Reverend Alexander K. pastor of St. Peter called him “the FRIENDS AND FOOD - (Left to right) Father - (Left to right) Sample, Bishop of Marquette, Cathedral in man of the s Mike Steber and Ben Hasse Evan Smith, Courtney, Smith Kurt Lang prepare a Frassati Society f announces the following clergy Beatitudes.” Marquette. “Our and Kelly Birkeland sit and visit during east. changes: aim has been to an afternoon Frassati Society event. Using a Detroit Effective Sept. 6, 2010: provide a ministry chapter as its tem- chapter that would zone in on LEAVE of ABSENCE that serves the needs of young plate, the prayer, fellowship and outdoor Reverend Ronald J. Skufca is adults, young singles, young Marquette Frassati activities to complement the relieved as pastor of Holy Spirit Parish, couples and young families. In Society formed in Sunday liturgy and help Menominee, and has been granted a this way, strengthen marriage May 2009 by four Catholics grow spiritually. personal leave of absence for one year and family life.” Catholic churches In addition to Deacon Ford, for prayer and discernment. The Frassati Society is a in Marquette one of the first lay people PAROCHIAL ministry devoted to offering under the direc- involved in the formation of the ADMINISTRATOR opportunities for prayer, education of Father group was Shelly Hicks. Her - Winter weather is no hin- Reverend Robb M. tion in faith, outdoor activities, SNOWD AY s Steber and interest and involvement in Jurkovich has been appointed fellowship and service opportu- drance to Frassati Society member Deacon Ryan SEE FRASSATI ON PAGE 6 Parochial Administrator of Holy enjoying outdoor activities. Spirit Parish, Menominee, retaining his position as Pastor of Resurrection Parish, Menominee, Catholic Service Awards go to Hermansville, Escanaba residents and he is relieved as Pastor of BY JOHN FEE years, Framarin has been coordinator of all the society for 62 years, she also served as presi- Holy Redeemer Parish, parish kitchen-related activities as well as funer- dent for 12 years and vice-president for 2 years. Menominee (Birch Creek). Irene Framarin and Terry Saunders have al dinner coordinator. She often pays the costs She currently also prepares the altar for Friday Reverend Corey J. Litzner several things in common. They’re both for meals herself, including helping out non- Mass at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility where she has been appointed Parochial Catholic. Both are dedicated to service to others Catholic families who are in need. is a member of the choir. Administrator of Holy Redeemer Through the Parish, Menominee (Birch Creek), and the Church. And both were selected “Irene is completely dedicated to retaining his position as Pastor of this year as recipients of the Legacy her ministry to grieving families. No Christian Foundation Precious Blood Parish, Stephenson. of Faith Catholic Service Award. family in our community will for Children and Aging, A parishioner of St. John ever have to go without a Framarin sponsors a PAROCHIAL VICAR Neumann for 62 years and resident of funeral dinner as long as young Guatemalan (Associate Pastor) Irene is around,” stat- girl. Mayme Srnka Reverend Michael D. Hermansville, Framarin has been pointed out that Chenier is relieved as Parochial married for 63 years to ed Kathleen Vesser Vicar (Associate Pastor) of Holy Alex Framarin. With three on Framarin’s she “not only pro- Redeemer Parish, Menominee children, Nancy, Susan nomination vides monetary (Birch Creek), and is appointed and Steve and six grand- form. support but has Hildie and Terry Saunders Parochial Vicar (Associate Pastor) children, the 84-year-old created a true of Holy Spirit Parish, Menominee, is considered the heart of Framarin has Christian bonding with the child.” retaining his position as Parochial her close-knit family and served 12 years as the Community service doesn’t stop at the Vicar (Associate Pastor) of continues to look after Circle Chairperson of church doors for Framarin. She and her husband Resurrection Parish, Menominee. her elderly sister. the St. Anne Altar have been strong supporters of American For the past 19 Society. A member of SEE CSA ON PAGE 8 NEXT ISSUE DATE: Alex and Irene Framarin SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 Learn about Legacy of Faith in the first of a series of four capital campaign articles. See page 9. PAGE 10 • THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 DEATHS/BAPTISMS Sister Leon 1993. Since 2000, she has been a Family Hospital, Manitowoc; “Marge,” 89, Our Lady of Peace, Martinson; St. Joseph & St. resident of St. Rita Health Center at Ozanam Home, New Berlin; St. Ironwood Patrick: Tewodros Alemayahu; Bergeron the Motherhouse in Manitowoc. Paul Home, Kaukauna and St. Rita LESICA, Francis, 87, St. Joseph Cora Dietrich MANITOWOC, WI —Sister She was preceded in death by Health Center at the Motherhouse & St. Patrick, Escanaba GLADSTONE, All Saints: Aubrey Leon Bergeron, 104, died Aug. 17, Sister Joan Bergeron, O.S.F. in Manitowoc. MARIE, Mary Beth, 48, St. Gereau 2010 at Holy Family Convent in Survivors include the Franciscan After retiring from active min- Joseph, Lake Linden HESSEL, Our Lady of the Snows: Manitowoc. A memorial Mass was Sisters of Christian Charity, many istry, Sister Dorothy Jeanne per- MCCARTHY, Helen, 91, St. Luke Alexander Latchana; Isadora celebrated Aug. 21 at Holy Family nieces, nephews and other relatives formed various services at San Joseph & St. Patrick, Escanaba Milan Convent Chapel, with Rev. Samuel and friends. Xavier Mission, Tucson, Ariz.; San PFOTENHAUER, Karl, 17, St. HOUGHTON, St. Ignatius: Nolan D. Jadin officiating. Damiano Convent, Slinger; Holy Joseph & St. Patrick, Escanaba Joseph Hanner; Samantha Kay Sister Leon was born in 1905 in Sister Dorothy Family Conservatory, Holy Family POIRIER, Marilyn C., 78, St. Burger; Jonathon Michael Burger Ironwood, Mich. to Joseph and Convent and St. Francis, Manitowoc. Joseph, Lake Linden IRONWOOD, Our Lady of Peace: Valerie Blais Bergeron and made Jeanne Hebert Since 2003, she had been a resident RAJALA, Coletta, 88, Our Lady Chloe Madison Delimba her final vows in the Franciscan MANITOWOC, WI —Sister of St. Rita Health Center. of Victory, Paradise ISHPEMING, St. John the Sisters of Christian Charity Dorothy Jeanne Hebert, 92, died Survivors include the Franciscan RAJKOVICH, John Joseph, 88, Evangelist: Ryan M. Perry; St. Congregation in 1930. Aug. 14, 2010 at Holy Family Sisters of Christian Charity; three Our Lady of Peace, Ironwood Joseph: Alayna Nicole Soyring; She earned a Bachelor of Arts Convent in Manitowoc. A memori- sisters and one brother-in-law, SANKOVITCH, Michael, 54, St. Alexandria Addison Hikade degree from St. Norbert College in al Mass was celebrated Aug. 19 at Marieda Charlebois and Loyola Joseph & St. Patrick, Escanaba KINGSFORD, St. Mary: Katie DePere, Wis., and a Master of Arts Holy Family Convent Chapel, with Gardner of Escanaba and Joyce and SCHAFER, Ronald, 74, All Grace Hartman; Andrew Luke degree from Ohio University, Rev. Samuel D. Jadin officiating. Buss Pierson of Niles, Mich.; one Saints, Gladstone Tomasoski Athens and from Laval University Sister Dorothy Jeanne was born brother, Paul Hebert of Spencer, STARNES, Shirley, 63, St. Mary, LAKE LINDEN, St. Joseph: in Quebec, Canada. to Paul and Lillie Duboir Hebert of Ind.; many nieces, nephews and Kingsford Landon Richard Curto Sister Leon served as a junior Escanaba, Mich. and made her other relatives and friends. SUOMI, Florine B., 94, St. Paul, L’ANSE, Sacred Heart: Avalon high teacher at St. Joseph, Sturgeon final vows in the Franciscan Sisters Negaunee Kara Voakes Bay; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; of Christian Charity Congregation DEATHS WEBER, Sharon, 71, St. Anne, MARQUETTE, St. Louis the Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, Wis.; St. in 1941. BERTOLDI, Joyce, 79, St. Mary, Escanaba King: Elijah Henning; Elsie Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio; and as Sister Dorothy Jeanne earned a Kingsford WESTEEN, Patricia Ann, 67, St. Talvensaari; Lilliana Fogaroli; a high school teacher at St. Joseph, Licensed Practical Nurse diploma BLAHNIK, Ethel, 89, St. Joseph Sebastian, Bessemer Julia Applekamp; St. Michael: Kellnersville, Wis.; St. Nicholas, from the Vocational School of & St. Patrick, Escanaba Sophia Rose Burkhart Zanesville; St. Agnes, Mingo Practical Nursing in Alliance, Neb. ELLSWORTH, Beverly J., 71, BAPTISMS MENOMINEE, Holy Redeemer: Junction; Catholic Central, She served as a homemaker at St. Most Holy Name of Jesus/Blessed BARAGA, St. Ann: Viveka Denali Ethan Albert; Holy Spirit: Jack Steubenville, Ohio; St. Willibrod, Anthony, Oconto Falls; Sts. Peter Kateri Tekakwitha, Assinins Patankar Wilson Aftanas; Oliver Michael Chicago, and Holy Family High & Paul, Kiel; St. John the Baptist, GORENCHAN, Irene, 89, St. CHAMPION, Sacred Heart: Miles Barker; Resurrection: Michael School, Lindsay, Neb. She also Plymouth, Wis.; St. Sylvester, Joseph & St. Patrick, Escanaba Mercier Smith Zachary Conklin; Jaida Dorothy served as a teacher of French at Woodsfield, Ohio; Holy Family, JACQUES,Johanna “Jay,” 95, St. ESCANABA, St. Anne: Hayven Hotzel Holy Family College and Silver Lindsay, Neb.; San Jose, Pisinemo, Joseph, Lake Linden Lee Nolde-Sandoval; Logan NORWAY, St. Mary: Braxton Lake College and as a library aide Ariz.; and as dietitian at St. Joseph KOSKI, Perina M., 85, St. Paul, Robert Broeders; Trinity Grayce Michael John Pohlson at Silver Lake College in Home, West Point, Neb. She served Negaunee Pepin; St. Thomas: Lily Anna RAPID RIVER, St. Charles: Manitowoc. She retired to St. as a nurse at St. Francis Memorial KULENSKI, Margaret Mary Dufresne; Nicholas Ragner Tiahna Reynolds Francis Convent, Manitowoc in Hospital, West Point, Neb.; Holy

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To register as a SUNDAY, OCT. 10 The Apostolate of Jesus and An annual Harvest Benefit The annual Spirit Day Celebration walker, to pledge support for a walk- The seventeenth annual “Meet the Mary meets weekly at 10:15 a.m. in Dinner hosted by Holy Spirit in for Alumni and friends of Nazareth er, or for more information, call or e- Bishop Day” for people with devel- the St. Francis Room in the St. Norway will be held from 4 to 7 College, Nazareth Academy, Barbour mail Kristie Moe at 906-360-3311 or opmental disabilities will take place at Joseph and St. Patrick parish hall in p.m. The all-you-can-eat buffet will Hall, St. Camilllus/Borgess School of [email protected] or register 4 p.m. at St. Louis the King Parish in Escanaba. Coffee and snacks are feature a chicken dinner with all the Nursing and St. Joseph/Flint School online at www.svdpfriendsofthepoor- Marquette (Harvey). Family mem- served. trimmings, garden fresh vegetables, of Nursing will be held at walk.org. bers and primary caregivers are also rolls and pies. There will also be a Transformations Center in Nazareth, invited. SEPTEMBER 10 – 11 bake sale and $1,000 in prizes. The Mich. For more information, visit SEPTEMBER 25 – 26 The celebration includes Mass The annual “Hearts and Hands” cost is $7.50 for adults, $4 for chil- www.nazarethassociation.org or call Harvesting our Gifts, a ministry with Bishop Alexander Sample fol- rummage sale hosted by the dren 5 to 12 and free for 4 and (269) 342-1191. fair to showcase the many avenues of lowed by a dinner and entertainment National Catholic Society of younger. Christian service, will be offered the in the parish hall. A signer for people Foresters, Sacred Heart Court 517, SATURDAY, SEPT 25 weekend of Sept. 25-26 at St. with hearing impairments will be will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SEPTEMBER 18 – 19 A fall bazaar will be hosted by Michael Parish in Marquette. Booths present at the Mass. the Clairmont Garage, 417 Iroquois The Annual Silver Tea at the Sacred Heart Church in Champion will give a variety of organizations For more information or to register St. in Laurium. All funds raised will Carmelite Monastery in Iron from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be the opportunity to show how they for this free event, call Colin Jenkins benefit the Keweenaw Catholic Mountain will be held from 12:30 to crafts, drawings, bakery items, pick- serve the parish and larger communi- at 1-800-562-9745, ext. 178 or 906- Community religious education pro- 3:30 p.m. Tea, complete with sand- les, a soup and sandwich lunch and ty. They include Room at the Inn, St. 227-9178 (Marquette calling area), or gram. In addition, the National wiches and sweets will be served. more. Call (906) 339-2386 for more Vincent de Paul, campus ministry send an e-mail to cjenkins@diocese- Catholic Society of Foresters’ head Arts and crafts and baked goods information. and Father Marquette Schools, as ofmarquette.org. The deadline for office will match funds raised up to including the sisters’ famous bread well as individual parish ministries registration is Friday, Sept. 24. $1,000. will also be available. There will be The third annual Friends of the and committees. door prizes throughout the day and Poor Walk sponsored by the District With fall harvest decorations the SUNDAY, SEPT. 12 drawings for an Amish quilt, a hand- of Marquette Society of St. Vincent de fair will have crafts and prizes for A fall festival will be hosted by made washable hook rug and more. Paul will take place at Mattson Lower children, snack food and drinks. St. Rita Parish in Trenary beginning The tea is open to the public. Park in Marquette. Registration Booths will be set up from the with Mass at 11 a.m. and continuing begins at 9 a.m. and the 2-mile casual church entrance to the parish center. until 4 p.m. There will be a harvest TUESDAY, SEPT. 21 walk begins at 10 a.m. The cost is $10 They will be staffed after all Masses, dinner featuring turkey with all the Hearts of Mercy charismatic per adult, $5 per child or $15 per fam- which are offered at 5 p.m. Saturday trimmings and homemade pie, prayer group will present a weekly ily or equivalent amount or greater in and 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. games for all ages and music by Life in the Spirit Seminar beginning “Maudie.” at 7 p.m. for eight weeks in the BISHOP SAMPLE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Media Room at St. Peter Cathedral, All times local A parish festival will be hosted Marquette. Come develop a closer by Resurrection Parish in relationship with our Lord while Sept. 7-8: Michigan Catholic Conference Board Meeting, Lansing Menominee from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. learning about the gifts of the Spirit Sept. 10, 11 a.m.: Guest Speaker for First Friday Club, Marquette There will be food, games for adults and their place in the church today. Sept. 11, 11:15 a.m.: Mass at Marygrove Retreat Center, Permanent and kids including an inflatable For more information, contact Diaconate Retreat jumbo slide and Scooby Doo 5-in-1 Sharon Dani at (906) 346-3480 or Sept. 12, 2 p.m.: Milestone Wedding Mass, St Peter Cathedral, Marquette jumper and entertainment for all. Lee Anne Sundberg (906) 486-4573. Sept. 13, 7 p.m.: “Our Faith in the Future” Reception Sept. 14, 11:15 a.m.: Mass at Marygrove Retreat Center, Fall Priests’ Retreat Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m.: “Our Faith in the Future” Reception FALL FESTIVAL DIOCESAN CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sept. 15, 7 p.m.: “Our Faith in the Future” Reception (All times are local) Sept. 16, Noon: “Our Faith in the Future” Reception St. Rita’s Parish SEPTEMBER Advisory Board meeting, 11 a.m., Sept. 16, 7 p.m.: “Our Faith in the Future” Reception 6: Labor Day/Diocesan offices closed Bishop Baraga Room, Diocesan Trenary • 9/12/10 9-12: Deacons and Spouses Retreat, Office Building, Marquette Sept. 18, 10:30 p.m.: Diocesan Pastoral Council, St. Peter Cathedral Meeting Room, Marquette Sunday Mass 11:00 am Marygrove Retreat Center, Garden 17: School Principals’ Meeting, 10 a.m.- Harvest Dinner - 11 am - 4 pm 10: First Friday Club of the Diocese of 3 p.m., Bishop Baraga Room, Sept. 19, 11 a.m.: Mass and “Our Faith in the Future” Reception, St. Joseph Mission, Foster City (Featuring Turkey with all the Marquette Luncheon Speaker Diocesan Office Building, Marquette Trimmings & Homemade Pie) Series: Lunch with our Bishop, 17-19: Canadian/USA Women’s Retreat, Sept. 19, 7 p.m.: NMU Catholic Campus Ministry Mass, St. Michael Parish, Marquette Special Games for All Ages 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Landmark Marygrove Retreat Center, Garden Silver Dollar Game • Bingo Inn, Marquette 18: Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting, Sept. 20, 7 p.m.: “Our Faith in the Future” Reception Music by “Maudie” 12: 2010 Milestone Wedding Bishops’ Room, St. Peter Cathedral, Sept. 21, 1 p.m.: Priests’ Council Meeting, Diocesan Offices, Marquette Raffle Drawing 4 pm Anniversary Celebration, 2 p.m., St. Marquette Sept. 21, 7 p.m.: “Our Faith in the Future” Reception Peter Cathedral, Marquette 19: 1st Patron Club Dinner, Marygrove Sept. 23, 7 p.m.: “Our Faith in the Future” Reception FUN FOR THE 13: Diocesan School Council Meeting, Retreat Center, Garden Sept. 24-26: Bishop Baraga Days, St. Ignace WHOLE FAMILY! 4-6 p.m., Bishop Baraga Conference 21: Priests’ Council meeting, Diocesan Room, Diocesan Office Building, Office Building, Marquette Sept. 27, 7 p.m.: “Our Faith in the Future” Reception Marquette 23-26: Roman Catholic Men’s Cursillo, Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m.: “Our Faith in the Future” Reception 13-16: 1st Priests Retreat – Fr. 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A JUBILEE CELEBRATION - Capuchin friar and 50-year jubilarian, Father John Hascall We sure are going to helps to prepare the congregation gathered for the celebration of the Capuchin Jubilee Mass using the sacred smoke of sage and eagle feathers in a "smudging" ritual, a form miss you Fr. Ron! of blessing used in many American Indian traditions. A native of Sault Ste. Marie, his ministry has been serving primarily Native Americans and indigenous people. Father Hascall served the parishes in Baraga and Assinins from 1968 to 1986. From 1986-1990 he served in Montana on the Crow reservation where he was pastor of St. Charles Parish, Pryor, and President of the Tekakwitha International Conference. He has been pastor of St. Issac Jogues Mission, Sault Ste. Marie since 1998. He is coordinator of Indigenous Religious and Clergy of North and South America, and is also on the board of directors of the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Center for Indian Scholars. (Photo courtesy Capuchin friar Brother Michael Gaffney) St. Mary School offers preschool Spanish St. Mary School in Sault Ste. Mary's, we feel it is important noon preschool programs are both Marie is currently accepting new for children to be exposed to a currently available. St. Mary's students in its unique preschool new language, particularly at an preschool is open to children of all program. Not only does the early age when foreign lan- faiths who will be four years old school offer a kindergarten readi- guage instruction brings cogni- by Dec. 31, 2010. ness program to their preschool- tive advantages and sets the St Mary's School is located at ers, the school also offers an intro- stage for future learning.” 360 Maple St., Sault Ste. Marie, duction to the Spanish language. In addition, the school offers a MI 49783. For a tour of the St. Mary School Principal faith-based education, five days school, call the school office at Maria Farney, who herself is per week, with a nurturing, family (906) 635-6141, or visit bilingual, explained, "At St. atmosphere. Morning or after- www.eup.k12.mi.us/stmary. Safe • Healthy • Effective • Moral Our prayers will be with you Natural Family Planning no matter where the wind and Sympto-Thermal Method Did the Holy Spirit take you. Please register at www.ccli.org You ESCANABA (St. Anne's Parish Center) Know? THANK YOU! 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CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 Meet The Bishop Day COLUMNS Sunday, October 10, 2010 FAITH MATTERS St. Monica’s tears St. Louis the King Parish, Marquette Most Reverend priest and bishop and was eventu- the primary responsibility for Mass: 4:00 p.m. ET Alexander ally named a Doctor of the Church, doing everything in their power to Dinner to follow K. Sample and he is surely one of the greatest make this happen for their chil- theologians in the history of the dren. Open to individuals ost Catholics are familiar Church (one of Pope Benedict’s In the end our children have with disabilities and Mwith the story of St. favorites). free will and, like St. Augustine, Monica. For many years she Wouldn’t it be wonderful if will make their own choices in life. their families/caregivers prayed, fasted and shed tears for every parent had the same attitude But if they have a strong founda- For more information/registration contact Colin Jenkins the conversion of her son, St. and the same desire for their chil- tion of faith from their parents and 1-800-562-9745 ext. 178 • [email protected] Augustine, to the Catholic faith. It dren as St. Monica? If every father family life, they will be far more Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Diocesan Family Life Office was not until he was 33 years old, and mother put the faith lives of likely to make the right choices, after a life of much immorali- those that are pleasing to God ty and heresy, that her prayers “Wouldn’t it be wonderful if every par- and merit everlasting life. were finally answered. ent had the same attitude and the same When they make the wrong choices, we all become In his “Confessions,” St. desire for their children as St. Monica? Augustine describes the last “Monicas,” praying, fasting days of his mother’s life on If every father and mother put the faith and shedding tears for their this earth. St. Monica was lives of their children first...” conversion back to the Lord. pondering why she still lin- -Bishop Alexander K. Sample As we begin this new gered in this world when she school year, I exhort, urge and so wanted to experience the inex- their children first and made the beg every father and mother in my pressible joy of being in the pres- life of the home a true training pastoral care to take this to heart. ence of God, her earthly life no ground for holiness and a school of Please place a priority on your chil- longer bringing her any pleasure. prayer, the Church and our culture dren’s faith formation and educa- She said that the only reason would be radically transformed tion. This must take place first of she had wanted to remain in this and renewed! all in your home, but also by partic- world was to see St. Augustine Too often, unfortunately, we ipating in the faith formation, edu- become a Catholic Christian place emphasis and priority on cation and youth ministry pro- before she died. God had granted more worldly goals and accom- grams in your parish, or by attend- that request in abundance and now plishments. We want to see our ing a Catholic school. she longed to be with the Lord. children and young people succeed Pastors frequently express their St. Monica’s attitude got me in the world. We want them to get concern, frustration and discour- thinking. As a mother, the ONE good grades, excel in sports, partic- agement over the lack of participa- thing she desired for her son was to ipate in every extracurricular activ- tion on the part of many families in see him be converted to Jesus ity under the sun, get into the right the programs of faith formation in Christ, become a faithful Catholic college, get a great job, have a suc- the parish, or even at Sunday Mass. and one day experience the joy of cessful career and achieve status I am asking parents to be parents eternal life. It was not to see him and importance. and insist that their children receive become famous, important, These are not “bad” things, but the formation that prepares them wealthy and powerful or to give they are not the most important not just for a life of faith in this her grandchildren. Her one desire things. What matters in the end is world, but for eternal life. I am also was to see him become the faithful what St. Monica wanted for her asking every family to place servant of Christ that God had son — to come to know and love absolute and supreme importance called him to be. Jesus Christ, have an active life of on attendance at Sunday Mass. We know the rest of the story. faith in the Church, and come to I make these pleas with St. St. Augustine went on to become a the glory of heaven. Parents have Monica’s tears.

MASS Mass time change Sunday morning Mass times for St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette have changed. TIMES There will now be two morning Masses celebrated at 8 and 10:30 a.m. The 6 p.m. NOTICE LifeTeen Mass on Sunday and the 4 p.m. Saturday Mass will continue.

(USPS 916-360 ISSN 10634525) THE U.P. CATHOLIC The Newspaper of the Diocese of Marquette Publisher: Most Rev. Alexander Sample Editor: John Fee Advertising Manager: Deacon Stephen Gretzinger Secretary: Sheila Wickenheiser Direct all news, correspondence and changes of address to: P.O. Box 1000, Marquette, MI 49855. Postal authorities direct Form 3579 to: P.O. Box 1000, Marquette, MI 49855. I hereby designate The U.P. CATHOLIC as the official publication of the Diocese of Marquette. All notices and regulations, appointments, assignments, etc., issued under the caption ‘Official’ are to be regarded as official communications of the Bishop of Marquette. Opinion columns, letters to the editor and advertisements that appear in this publication do not necessarily reflect the opinions held by The U.P. Catholic or the Diocese of Marquette. Attn: Rev. Gauthier, Dept. C, The diocese is prohibited from endorsing candidates for public office. +Alexander K. Sample, Bishop of Marquette Office of Publication: 117 W.Washington, Marquette, Michigan.Periodical postage paid at Marquette, Michigan, 49855 and at additional entry office.Published Monthly in January,June, July, August, November and December. Published semi-monthly all other months. The U.P.Catholic is provided to all registered U.P.parishioners. P.O. Box 1000 The cost for subscribers who are not registered members of a parish in the Marquette Diocese is $25/year. Advertising is $13.42/col inch unless specified otherwise. Marquette, MI 49855 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The U.P. Catholic, P.O. Box 1000, Marquette, MI 49855. FOR CHANGE OF ADDRESS or SUBSCRIPTION QUESTIONS CALL (906) 227-9131 Telephone: (906) 227-9131 Toll Free: 1-800-562-9745 (ext. 131) FAX: (906) 225-0437 ADVERTISING Toll-Free: (866) 452-5112 E-Mail: Editorial - [email protected] Advertising - [email protected] THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 • PAGE 3 COLUMNS

PASTORALLY SPEAKING Marriage and same sex unions Bishop James those who wish to do so. mental to the existence and well- about cats. With the approval of hibit one from entering into such H. Garland 1. Throughout the history of being of society as a whole. same-sex “marriages” civil author- marriages. man and in Sacred Scripture and 4. Marriage and same-sex ities and others are proposing to Dr. Robert George of Princeton ast month, U.S. District the teaching of the Catholic unions are realities that are differ- change the very nature, meaning University and founder of the LJudge Vaughn Walker Church marriage is a unique union ent in essence. Justice to children and purpose of marriage. American Principles Project has struck down as unconstitutional and relationship of one man and requires the state to recognize and 5. The Catholic Church joined with others in sponsoring a California’s Proposition 8 marriage one woman. Moreover mar- upholds the human dignity of campaign called Pray and ACT. law. This proposition recognizes riage is an indispensable good “A man does not have a right to marry homosexual persons, who have The goal is to get one million sig- marriage as only between a man for the family and society. his sister or to have seven wives; nor is the right to be accepted with natures in opposition to the court’s and woman. Walker has further That is a statement of fact that it an unjust discrimination to prohibit respect, compassion and sensi- action in California. In addition ruled that same-sex couples can would appear as indisputable. one from entering into such marriages.” tivity. She also encourages they hope to get Christians across contract a civil marriage in 2. The complementarity chaste friendships whether they America in every denomination California. It is expected that this between man and woman is foster the unique and proper place are between persons of the same or and confession fasting and praying case will go to the U.S. Ninth ordered by the Creator toward of husbands and wives and the opposite sex which redound to the for 40 days, Sept. 20 through Oct. District Court and then on to the authentic union and the generation child’s right to a mother and father. good of all society. At the same 30. The leaders say, “This is not U.S. Supreme Court by 2011. of new life. Unlike same-sex When a judge rules or a legislature time the Church teaches that political. This is a time to cry out to This legal activity has accentu- unions the married couple is a wit- passes a law that two people of the homosexual acts are contrary to the God with repentance and ask for ated the timeliness of the pastoral ness to the precious gift of children same-sex can be married their law of nature and close the sexual his mercy. In the darkest days of letter, “Marriage: Life and Love in and the unique roles of a mother actions are not only morally wrong act to the gift of life. Under no cir- the battle to abolish slavery the Divine Plan” that was and a father. but also they are redefining mar- cumstances can they be approved. William Wilberforce wrote that he approved by the U.S. Bishops in 3. Jesus taught that marriage is riage. If the legislative or judicial 6. The issue of same-sex “mar- believed God would still heed the November 2009. Pastorally between a man and a woman. “For branches of the government were riages” is not one of rights or unjust prayers of His people. God did. Speaking this month is taken from this reason a man shall leave his to say a cat is a dog that action does discrimination. Society has tradi- Against all odds, slavery was abol- the Bishops’ pastoral. Specifically father and mother and be joined to not make it true. One cannot claim tionally held that the right to marry ished. Similarly we believe that it addresses the challenge to the his wife, and the two shall become a right to the impossible or to the is not an absolute right. A man God will hear our prayers and will value of marriage by same sex- one flesh.” (Matthew 19:4–6). false. Should such action be taken does not have a right to marry his act again.” unions. Here are six points and Spousal and familial love and the it would make it very difficult to sister or to have seven wives; nor is For more information, visit finally a way of taking action for generation of new life are funda- teach the next generation the truth it an unjust discrimination to pro- www.manhattandeclaration.org. REFLECTIONS Lead kindly, John Henry Newman FROM characteristic was a search for itself from the Holy Spirit.” wrote in Latin; there are NORTHSTAR Truth, and thus he moved deeper Sometimes Newman is called various translations but LEAD KINDLY LIGHT, amid the encircling gloom Regis Walling and deeper into questions of faith. the “Father of Vatican II.” He you will find it at the end Lead Thou me on! He worked to show that the Latin, strongly recognized the dignity of of your song book. The night is dark, and I am far from home - John Henry Newman, Eastern and Anglican churches all persons and right of personal A man of intense Lead thou me on! 1801 - 1890 were branches of the same faith. informed conscience. As a parish prayer, his motto was Cor Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see Eventually his study showed him priest he championed the laity, ad cor loquitur (heart The distant scene - one step enough for me. n Sunday, Sept. 19, Pope that the church of the New saying that they were underedu- speaks to heart). He also I was not ever thus, nor pray’d that Thou cated and ignored. Once, when gave us the prayer begin- OBenedict XVI will pro- Testament and the Fathers of the Shouldst lead me on. claim that John Henry Newman is Church were not found in asked about lay people in the ning with “God has creat- I loved to choose and see my path, but now “Blessed.” His life of heroic faith, Anglicanism and in 1843 he Church, he is said to have replied ed me to do him some Lead Thou me on! witness and service will be resigned his pastorate and in 1845 that “The Church would look pret- definite service. . . .” I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, acknowledged as an inspiration became a Catholic. Two years ty ridiculous without them.” I suggest that you go Pride ruled my will: remember not past years. for all Christians to imitate. There later he was ordained a priest. He In his early years, as he was to Zenit.org on are reports that, when Newman is joined with others in the commu- searching for God’s will, he wrote September 20 to read So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still canonized, the Holy Father will nity of The Oratory and continued the beautiful prayer that begins Pope Benedict XVI’s Will lead me on. proclaim that he is a Doctor of the in pastoral work as well as writ- “Lead kindly Light amid the homily at the O’er moor and fen, o’er crag and torrent, till Church, one whose teachings are ing. He paid a high price, alienat- encircling gloom. . . .” Beatification. Whatever The night is gone; for us all. Newman will be the first ing his Anglican friends and never He also wrote the prayer you can learn about And with the morn those angel faces smile Doctor of the Church to have writ- really being accepted by Catholic which many of us have said since Newman will be to your Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. ten in English! bishops but his example led many childhood, the Anima Christi. He benefit. — John Henry Newman Newman was born in London others into the Church. on February 21, 1801 and died on Among his contributions to August 11, 1890. His father was a Christian thought is “The GOD HAS CREATED ME THEREFORE I WILL TRUST HIM banker. He was the oldest of six Development of Doctrine” written to do him some definite service. whatever I am I can never be thrown away. children. At an early age he was in 1843, 15 years before Charles He has committed some work to me If I am in sickness, my sickness may serve him, sent away to school. He was Darwin’s “Origin of Species.” which he has not committed to another. in perplexity, my perplexity may serve Him. always a shy serious student. At History showed him how theolog- I HAVE MY MISSION. If I am in sorrow, my sorrow may serve Him. I may never know it in this life HE DOES NOTHING IN VAIN. 15 he strongly embraced the ical understanding had widened but I shall be told it in the next. He knows what He is about. Christian faith, primarily in the and deepened since apostolic time I AM A LINK IN A CHAIN He may take away my friends. Church of England (Anglican). At and would continue to develop. a bond of connection between persons. He may throw me among strangers. 24 he became an Anglican priest The Church’s ongoing theological He has not created me for naught. He may make me feel desolate, and was curate in several universi- evolution (and ours) is a necessity I shall do good - I shall do His work, make my spirits sink, ty churches. as Pope Benedict XVI said this I shall be an angel of peace hide my future from me - still, His worship and sermons year on Pentecost: “When a per- a preacher of truth in my own place HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS ABOUT. attracted others to worship and to son or a community limits itself to while not intending it the discussions of which he was a its own way of thinking and act- if I do but keep His commandments — John Henry Newman part. Perhaps his most notable ing, it is a sign that it has distanced PAGE 4 • THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 COLUMNS Daily Mass readings are just A sad day when bricks mean more than the Body of Christ a click away! couple years ago I tos of my family’s old suppressed in 2005 but continues to function outside the Visit Alooked up the old Missouri homes, parishes and HERE places in St. Louis from my even the schools that I attend- Catholic Church’s canonical www.dioceseofmarquette.org AM I childhood memories. Sitting in ed in the 1960s. structure with a pastor who and click on “Daily Readings” my recliner in Tennessee, I That made me want to find has since been dismissed from at the top of the page John Fee fired up a laptop computer and out more about what was hap- the clerical state by the pope. called up current satellite pho- pening in the bustling south The parish was offered a St. Louis neighborhoods that generous compromise to were full of life during my return to the archdiocese, but childhood. I had heard that our even that offer was turned first down by neigh- “The result of this ongoing fiasco a narrow borhood is the parish family was ripped vote of was apart...” the cur- being rent -John Fee revital- member- ized after suffering consider- ship. able urban blight a number of The result of this ongoing years after we left. fiasco is the parish family was It was quite a letdown to ripped apart as many parish- learn that the Holy Family ioners with a family heritage Parish and Holy Family of devotion to the parish have School I attended had both had to join new parishes in closed. Although I hadn’t vis- order to be true to their ited the city in quite a few Catholic faith. Meanwhile, years, it was as if a part of my others remain at St. Stanislaus life was now missing. and claim that they are honor- Recently I’ve been following their heritage by staying; ing a St. Louis story that’s but in truth, they are fighting also heartbreaking. The St. over buildings and Christ’s Louis Post Dispatch, the Church is not made of bricks diocesan St. Louis Review and mortar. newspaper and numerous other Here’s the thing, it doesn’t media outlets have covered the really matter who is wrong or sad saga of St. Stanislaus who’s right when it comes to Kostka, a parish that has cho- ownership of property and sen to part from the Catholic control of finances. You can Church over property owner- build your mausoleum out of ship and control issues includ- bricks from your parish church ing appointing the pastor. building, but you’re not taking In a nutshell, the parish them any farther than that. was formed by Polish immi- Why would any Catholic grants in 1880 and has main- give up the body and blood of tained a unique, at least in our Christ in the Eucharist for a current times, control or own- building, a bank account or a ership of its property and mere century-long heritage? finances. In 2003 and 2004 the That’s a much sadder story archbishop attempted to bring than the loss of a building. the parish into conformity Send your news, notes, pic- with the other parishes in the tures and Letters to the Editor archdiocese but the parish- to me by e-mail to: ioners refused. The parish was [email protected].

Question Box finds fake candles a no go FROM OUR SUNDAY FROM THE U.P. VISITOR CATHOLIC September 1-15, 1960: September 1-15, 1985: • All three Ironwood • Newly ordained diocesan parishes were raising funds for a priests were Michael Capyak, Rick combination grade Courier, Patrick Murphy school and convent. 50 & 25 and Dino Silvestrini. • Louis Carr of YEARS AGO • Despite foul Escanaba, now a weather, the fifth annual Christian Brother, BY LARRY CHABOT Blessing of the Fleet at awaited assignment to St. Naubinway drew a large crowd. Louis, Mo. • Father I. J. Mikulski’s • Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sterk Question Box column came out of Franklin Mine counted four four-square against church use of daughters as Sisters of Charity. fake candles, marble, or wood. The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 • PAGE 5 Popular annual Silver Tea set for Sept. 18, 19 The Annual Silver Tea for the with refreshments, arts and crafts support of our Monastery of the Holy Cross in and baked goods including the sis- Carmelite sisters. Iron Mountain, home of the ters’ famous bread will be on sale. Discalced Carmelite Nuns, will be There will also be an opportunity hosted once again by the to participate in small drawings Immaculate Conception Church in and door prizes will be given Snyder Drug - Gwinn 346-0104 Snyder Drug - Ishpeming US 41 485-5592 Iron Mountain. The tea will take throughout the day. The Snyder Drug - Harvey 249-1441 Snyder Drug - Ishpeming Main 486-4405 place at the Carmelite Monastery public is encouraged to Snyder Drug - Negaunee 475-9967 Snyder Drug - Munising 387-4855 on Sept. 18 and 19 from 12:30 to attend this awesome event in Snyder Drug - Iron River 265-5149 Snyder Drug - Newberry 293-8571 3:30 p.m. (CT). Tickets for the fund-raiser drawings are available at most Catholic parish offices, Perina’s and will also be available at the tea. This year’s prizes include: Queen-size Amish quilt, handmade washable 4x6 hook rug, 58x104 cross-stitched table- cloth, two $100 cash prizes (you need not be present to win). Along Meet the Bishop Day, Oct. 10 The seventeenth annual “Meet the Bishop Day” for people with developmental disabilities will take place on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. at St. Louis the King Parish in Marquette (Harvey). Family members and primary caregivers are also invited. The celebration includes Mass with Bishop Alexander Sample followed by a dinner and entertainment in the parish hall. A signer for people with hearing impairments will be present at the Mass. For more information or to register for this free event, call Colin Jenkins at 1-800-562-9745, ext. 178 or 906- 227-9178 (Marquette calling area), or send an e-mail to cjenkins@dioceseofmarquette.org. The deadline for registration is Friday, Sept. 24.

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FRASSATI FROM P1 worked out Pearson Got News? very well.” said. service for young adults dates That may “It’s a Send it to: [email protected] back to encouragement from be an under- good Bishop Sample and the late statement. model,” Monsignor Louis Cappo. She, Father Father along with Deacon Warren Vonck Steber said Steber said. (St. Louis the King), helped gath- that the “We have a er input from several young adults Society host- nice blend in order to start the planning ed a number of outdoor process. Shelly then generously of events this activities, gave of her time during the past year, fellowship, Society’s infancy. including a BIG PUSH - Father Tim Ekaitis prayer, faith “We held a barbecue/meeting canoe/kayak gives a push during a snow tubing enrichment Quality custom furniture at wholesale prices! with a number of potential core outing, fall outing. and service. A Catholic family owned & operated company since 1979 members in July of 2009,” Father color tour Currently, Members of St. Joseph's Parish, Perkins Steber recalled. “We presented the and visit to the monastery in the we’re the only one in the Upper • Kitchen Cabinets • Dining Room Frassati Society as a model for a Keweenaw, a couple of game Peninsula, but we’d be happy to • Bathroom Cabinets • Office Furniture young adult ministry, and with nights, a ski outing, and a snow- help other areas to get started and shoe outing. In addition, there develop an affiliation.” • Bedroom • Mattresses their positive response, met later in August to gain commitments was time set aside for prayer and “It has shown the need there • Living Room • Upholstered Sets for leadership/service roles in the adoration and a book study and was for this,” said Pearson, 28, a • Lodge, Camp and Cottage style furnishings core. We chose a president, vice movie night on Blessed Pier native of South Dakota who Cretens Furniture Factory & Showroom president, secretary, coordinators Giorgio Frassati’s life. moved to Marquette in 2005. His for education, family events, serv- “A significant component of wife Jessica, whom he met in 5954 Perkins 30.5 Road • Perkins, MI 49872 ice events, outdoor activities, a the Society is service, something Marquette, serves as education (906) 359-4033 • www.cretensfurniture.com website/tech person, a priest advi- Blessed Pier devoted much of his coordinator of the group and is the M-F 9:00-5:00 • Sat. 9:00-3:00 sor and an NMU campus ministry life to,” Pearson said. “Some serv- faith formation coordinator at St. priest contact. Father Tim Ekaitis ice events the Society has been a Louis the King Church in Harvey. got our part of “God was working through us website up include: serv- to make this happen and stick with and run- ing meals to it. It was easy to get it going, and ning.” residents at all of us involved have done our Next, the Room at best to remain dedicated to it. I’m the idea the Inn and pleasantly surprised it has contin- for a first J anzen ued like it has. We’ve made new event was House, and friends in the church and there is discussed. participating more frequent adoration,” added The group in the Care Pearson, who credits Deacon decided to Clinic’s Ryan Ford for his leadership in host a bar- annual establishing structure to the becue at Lifewalk. Society. Presque GREAT OUTDOORS - (Left to Additionally, “The types of activities we do Isle in right) Frassati President Dave members bring us closer to our faith. People Marquette Pearson and Father Mike Steber enjoy have helped need to be drawn in. Many of us in late a hike through the woods. the elderly do already do these kinds of activi- August 2009. At that gathering, yard work in the spring.” ties, but now we are doing them the Society’s vision and aim were The enthusiastic group of 40 together. We’re doing things that presented. typically meets twice a month to bring us closer to God.” Between 80 and 100 people engage in planned activities. Added Father Steber: “It’s attended the inaugural barbecue at Along with Father Steber, Father great to have something for this Presque Isle, giving the newly- Ben Hasse, Father Larry age group. It has the potential to elected president reason to feel VanDamme (the latter two serve grow across our diocese, allowing confident the Society would flour- at St. Michael’s) and approxi- many more to be strengthened in ish. mately 10 lay people invest time faith and meet other young adults “It was a very impressive in the Society’s core planning and who want to grow together.” turnout,” said Dave Pearson, the communication. For more information on the Society’s first president who One of the most important Society, visit its website: works as a meteorologist. members, Pearson noted, is www.marquettefrassati.us. To “There’s a hunger for this within Secretary Sara Kamershen. gather more information or all churches. We found there was “Sara keeps the group on task inquire about joining, contact a need for families to be involved, and ensures our events get adver- Pearson at 249-9678 or email as well as single people. It has tised in the church bulletins,” [email protected]. KIRKISH FURNITURE “Largest stock in the U.P.” GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES Restonic Bedding Televisions - RCA - Hitachi - Toshiba Floor Covering See our electronics department for more specials Free Delivery in the U.P. • 1-800-535-0258 1200 W. MEMORIAL • HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN THE U.P. 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BLESSINGS ABOUND - Bishop Alexander Sample blessed watercraft at the Waterfront Festival at Great Lakes Memorial Park in Menominee. The blessing was imparted on Saturday, Aug. 7 during the four-day annual event. Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus provided an honor guard led by Faithful Navigator Jim Cole. Bishop Sample stood at the bow of the yacht, “Laissez Faire,” during the blessing. (Photos courtesy of Carrie Cole) We are Now Milestone wedding Accepting Advertisements Knights provide event set for Sept. 12 for our Golden Bishop Alexander Sample will chalice for V.A give special recognition to newly- Age - Golden weds and couples celebrating their Wedding Issue. medical center 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th or 51st and above wedding anniver- CHALICE PURCHASED - sary anytime during this year on Issue Date: Monsignor James Kaczmarek, V.A. Sunday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. (ET) at chaplain (left to right); Francis St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette. Oct 1, 2010 Antonatti, patient escort for Mass; Widows and widowers who would Reserve space and Wayne Carter, Knights of have celebrated a milestone by Sept. 10th. Columbus V.A. representative, with anniversary this year are also invit- the recently-purchased chalice for the ed to attend. For more information Contact Oscar G. Johnson V.A. Medical Center or to register call Colin Jenkins at of Iron Mountain. Funds were raised 1-800-562-9745, ext. 178. Online Deacon Steve by the Knights of Columbus Fourth registration is also available at Degree Assembly 0472 of Hancock. www.familylifeoffice.org. Click on 1-866-452-5112 (Photo courtesy of Wayne Carter) the “Forms” link. Registration [email protected] deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 8. To advertise in The U.P. Catholic CONGRATULATIONS Newspaper or on the Diocese ON YOUR of Marquette 25TH JUBILEE web site, contact Dcn. Steve REV. RICK COURIER! 1-866-452-5112 It has been a complete joy watching [email protected] your ministry bloom. May God bless you abundantly for every life you’ve reached and every soul you’ve changed. Ad Manager’s Well done, good & faithful servant! Appearance may vary. ~ From your Mom & Parish Families of St. Thomas the Apostle in Escanaba and St. Anthony of Padua in Wells PAGE 8 • THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Have you ever wished you could make a CSA FROM P1 Anne and resident of cerning Saunders’ nomi- pilgrimage to Lourdes, France? Escanaba with his wife of 36 nation. Legion Post 340 for more than 25 years, Hildie. The Saunders “Terry sees Jesus in Have you visited the grotto where our lady appeared to years. Alex serves as chaplain and have three children, Craig, everyone he meets,” Mary Bernadette and wish to return? Irene is a dedicated member of the Sarah and Terry and seven grand- Lu Gaudette said. “He treats Then, please mark your calendars! auxiliary and has served as treas- children. everyone he works with and St. Mary and St. Joseph Church, urer for many years. Feeding oth- Both are involved in high school the clients we assist in the ers is also a part of her service to youth ministry at St. Anne Parish Service Center with compas- 411 West B Street, Iron Mountain, MI, the Legion as she prepares and have accompanied youth sion and Christ-like love. will host a Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience fundraising meals for the organi- to retreats at Steubenville We can count on him to on Tuesday, September 28, at 7 p.m. zation as well. Franciscan University in step in whenever we North American Lourdes Volunteers will present a 90 minute The Framarin home is often a Ohio. They are also have a problem or we spiritual and prayerful pilgrimage which includes the invitation, drop-off point for unwanted dogs members of St. Anne’s feel that (clients) and cats looking for a home. Pre-Cana Team ministry could use some guid- apparitions and message of Lourdes in the footsteps of Bernadette. Additionally, she feeds the deer, that helps engaged cou- ance, whether it is During this guided virtual tour you will: Touch a piece of the rabbits and birds that visit their ples prepare for marriage. spiritual or just good Grotto, experience the baths with water from the Spring at Lourdes, property and “reflects the warmth The couple was also counseling in their life.” receive a Eucharistic Blessing and experience a decade of the of St. Francis Assisi in her love for involved in healing prayer min- After falling away from the Rosary procession - the next best thing to being there - a spiritual God’s wildlife,” Srnka said. istry with the late Irving Houle. Church in his teen years, Saunders journey without the travel! Each pilgrim receives a bottle of Additional current commit- Terry experienced the Lord’s heal- was drawn back to the Church in Lourdes water to take home. ments to the Church include 17 ing power himself as he was cured the mid 1980s, and one of his con- For further information please call: 906-774-2046 years on the parish Mardi Gras of cancer. tinuing goals is to bring people committee and 13 years as a He graduated from the home to the Church. He is actively church money counter. Ecclesial Ministry Institute in 2008 involved in the “Catholics She previously served as treas- and was ordained a permanent dea- Returning Home” program in the urer of the Marquette Diocesan con in May of this year. St. Joseph and St. Patrick Vicariate. Council of Catholic Women, Retired after 25 years with the Additionally, Saunders has Menominee County for 3 years Michigan State Police as a trooper served as an altar server, lector and and parish finance council mem- and detective, Saunders is now the Eucharistic minister, and is a past October 31, 2010 ber for 2 years. She was a volun- manager of the warehouse/recy- president of his parish council. He teer church bookkeeper for 10 cling center for St. Vincent de Paul has also been involved in prison years and served on the parish in Escanaba. He also serves on the ministry. council for 7 years. She also board of the Care-Free Dental “In my years as pastor of St. served 2 years as a lay reader. Clinic in Escanaba. Anne, I found Terry Saunders to be “Irene is contributing to the “Terry tried hard to live his faith a faith-filled man, committed to the Attention Parishes, Businesses, building up of the Church by the in his work with the State parish and our Catholic faith, a gen- Organizations & Individuals! constancy of her convictions to Police/SWAT team in a very chal- erous servant of the Lord in various minister to those in need and the lenging environment and in his capacities,” Father Steber wrote. To place an advertisement of gratitude fine example she sets by her moral ‘retirement’ from that work, he has “I’ve seen his sincere commitment for your favorite priest in our life,” Srnka said. “She is a shining been very involved in new work with as a husband and father in his fam- example of faith in action.” the St. Vincent de Paul Society,” ily and his efforts to keep growing “Priest Appreciation” Issue Saunders is a member of St. Father Michael Steber wrote con- in ongoing conversion to Christ.” Contact Dcn. Steve Cardinal George announces Vatican approval of 1-866-452-5112 • [email protected] New Roman Missal English-Language Translation, implementation set for first Sunday of Advent 2011 In appreciation to the WASHINGTON—Cardinal prayers for feasts specific to the time to prepare texts and parishes Francis George, OMI, Archbishop United States such as and dioceses to educate parish- Legacy of Faith of Chicago and President of the Thanksgiving, Independence Day ioners. United States Conference of and the observances of feasts for “We can now move forward Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has saints such as Damien of Molokai, and continue with our important Endowment Foundation announced that the full text of the Katharine Drexel, and Elizabeth catechetical efforts as we prepare English-language translation of Ann Seton. The Vatican also the text for publication,” Cardinal of the Diocese of Marquette the Roman Missal, Third Edition, approved the Mass for Giving George said. has been issued for the dioceses of Thanks to God for the Gift of In the coming weeks, staff of Thank you for your generous the United States of America. Human Life, which can be cele- the bishops’ Secretariat of Divine The text was approved by the brated on Jan. 22. Worship will prepare the text for annual grants, which we Vatican, and the approval was Cardinal George announced publication and collaborate with accompanied by a June 23 letter receipt of the documents in an the staff of the International use to help fund our from Cardinal Llovera Antonio Aug. 20 letter to the U.S. Bishops Commission on English in the Cañizares, Prefect of the and issued a decree of proclama- Liturgy (ICEL), which will assist "Uncompensated Care Program." Congregation for Divine Worship tion that states that “The use of the Bishops’ Conferences in bringing This program helps clients who and the Discipline of the third edition of the Roman Missal the text to publication. In particular, Sacraments. The Congregation enters into use in the dioceses of ICEL has been preparing the chant do not have the ability to pay also provided guidelines for publi- the United States of America as of settings of the texts of the Missal cation. the First Sunday of Advent, Nov. for use in the celebration of the for therapy services. In addition, on July 24, the 27, 2011. From that date forward, Mass. Once all necessary elements Vatican gave approval for several no other edition of the Roman have been incorporated into the text adaptations, including additional Missal may be used in the dioce- and the preliminary layout is com- prayers for the Penitential Act at ses of the United States of plete, the final text will go to the Mass and the Renewal of America.” publishers to produce the ritual text, Baptismal Promises on Easter The date of implementation catechetical resources and partici- Sunday. Also approved are texts of was chosen to allow publishers pation aids for use in the Liturgy. THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 • PAGE 9 Endowment promotes a Legacy of Faith across diocese (This is the first of four arti- For instance, grants were total of $72,000; the Diocesan cles highlighting the various used to help fund a tri-parish Office of Catholic Schools will components of “Our Faith in vacation Bible school and the administer a $15,000 grant to the Future,” the $10 million Catholic Youth Group of market all nine schools; diocesan capital campaign Baraga County. “We definitely Catholic Social Services will being conducted in parishes have appreciated the help we’ve receive $23,770 to help clients across the U.P.) received. It’s very beneficial. who are unable to pay for ther- It’s a blessing,” Deacon Cadeau apy services; $5,500 will be BY LOREENE ZENO KOSKEY added. administered by the Diocesan This year the LOF board of Office of Faith Formation for The Legacy of Faith (LOF) directors has recommended, diocesan adult faith formation Endowment Foundation of the and Bishop Sample has efforts that will benefit all Diocese of Marquette is cer- approved, $179,334 in grants. parishes across the U.P.; and tainly living up to its name. By $74,277 will go to the nine $17,660 has been set aside for PRIESTS PLEDGE - Terri Gadzinski, diocesan director of building up an endowment Catholic schools grants to parishes and schools development (left) and Jackie Perry, Guidance in Giving fund and using the income in the U.P., for their own adult faith forma- executive director (far right), accept early pledges to the for grant making, the dio- ($8,253 tion programs. “Our Faith in the Future” capital campaign from (left to right) per Parishes and schools have cese is creating a per- Father Ben Paris, Bishop Alexander Sample and Father manent legacy of faith school) until Sept. 30 to submit their Lawrence Gauthier. for current and to use applications for these adult future genera- howev- faith formation grants, and stands at $5.5 million, thanks Services Appeal (UPCSA will tions. er they should receive word on their primarily to the Bishop’s return in its usual form in the Since the grant status in November. Grant Ambassadors, families who Fall of 2011). first grants were distrib- application forms, guidelines invested $25,000 or more in Although this is a diocesan uted in 2002, the LOF and procedures are available at seeding the endowment fund in campaign, the money raised endowment has generated see fit; www.LegacyOfFaith.net. its early years. The diocesan will largely benefit the 94 over $1,176,000 in grants. The $32,650 will be The faith formation coordi- capital campaign, called “Our Catholic parishes and missions grant monies are generally allo- administered by the nator at Resurrection Parish in Faith in the Future,” marks the and the nine Catholic schools in cated as follows: 50 percent to Diocesan Office of Catholic Menominee, Karen Dziedzic, is first time that all parishioners the U.P. Each parish and mis- Catholic schools, 30 percent to Schools to bolster academic planning to apply for a grant. across the diocese are being sion has set its own goal and is parish faith formation pro- excellence and Catholic identi- Her parish has received LOF publicly invited to donate to the conducting its own individual grams, 10 percent to Catholic ty in all nine schools; $50,000 grants in the past, one of them LOF Endowment. The Legacy campaign sometime between Social Services and 10 percent has been designated for 2011 for a community-wide Catholic of Faith portion of the capital August and December, 2010. to the Catholic Action Fund, for World Youth Day expenses and children’s camp. “It made a campaign proceeds will further The plan calls for a series of needs that arise that have little scholarships to 52 pilgrims definite impact not only on the the diocese’s efforts to attain its receptions and a process of or no funding support. from parishes throughout the children, but on the families,” $10 million goal for this fund. ongoing education, giving Sacred Heart Parish in diocese; Catholic Social Dziedzic stated. In addition to supporting every Catholic household the L’Anse has received Legacy of Services has received $21,387 Resurrection also received a Legacy of Faith, the diocesan opportunity to learn about the Faith grants in the past, some of to assist clients who are unable grant to offer the “Bible capital campaign will address challenges facing the Catholic which also benefited St. Ann to pay for therapy services; and Timeline” series, which attract- three other areas: local parish Church in the Upper Peninsula. Parish in Baraga and The Most $1,020 was distributed to St. ed about 50 adults. “We needs, local Catholic school For more information Holy Name of Jesus-Blessed Michael Parish in Marquette learned a lot about the Bible we needs (in parishes that substan- regarding the “Our Faith in the Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in for registration fees to the 2010 didn’t know,” Dziedzic empha- tially subsidize a school), and Future” campaign, visit: Assinins. “I find it very, very Courage Conference. sized. “Because of that grant, this year’s U.P. Catholic www.dioceseofmarquette.org. helpful, because sometimes you In the next fiscal year, an we’ve had a lot of adult catech- have a special thing you want to additional $133,930 has been esis going on in the parish since do and don’t have funding,” approved for Legacy of Faith that time.” Has adoption ADOPTIONADOPTION said Deacon John Cadeau, who grants. Each school is sched- The Legacy of Faith been on your mind serves all three parishes. uled to receive $8,000, for a Endowment Fund currently and in your heart? Do you have room in your life to love Bishop Baraga Days a little one who September 25 & 26 is hoping for Hosted By St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, St. Ignace, MI a family? Adoption can be Saturday September 25th Evening: 6:30 p.m. the answer to your Slovenian Mass St. Ignatius Loyola Church, prayers and the 120 Church St., St. Ignace, MI Social & Banquet Tickets - $25 for prayers of a child! Followed (approximately 8:00) by Social at the weekend “Booster Button” Little Bear East Community Center, 275 or $15.00 per event. Do you want to learn more about the process Marquette St., St. Ignace, MI (We are limited by seating The Singing Slovenes will be performing! availability, so please have your of adopting an infant, child, or adolescent? A free will offering is appreciated! reservations in as early as possible.) Bishop To purchase Tickets: Catholic Social Services of the Frederic Baraga Sunday September 26th: 3:00 p.m. English (906) 227-9117, or Upper Peninsula can help you. Mass – St. Ignatius Loyola Church 120 Bishop Baraga Association, 1797-1868 347 Rock St. Marquette, MI 49855. Was the first Bishop Church St., St. Ignace, MI Call Diane Tryan at (906) 786-7212 or e-mail at All tickets must be purchased by of the Sunday 4:30 p.m. Banquet & Annual Meeting September 15, 2010. [email protected] Upper Peninsula of the Bishop Baraga Association at CSSUP has offices in Marquette, Escanaba, and Iron Little Bear East Community Center Everyone Invited 275 Marquette St., St. Ignace, MI Mountain while serving the entire Upper Peninsula. and Welcome!