Inside Archbishop Buechlein ...... 4, 5 Editorial ...... 4 Question Corner ...... 11 The Sunday & Daily Readings. . . . 11 Serving the CChurchCriterion in Centralr andi Southert n Indianae Since 1960rion www.archindy.org February 14, 2003 Vol. XXXXII, No. 18 $1.00 A father’s loss leads to a celebration of faith and family Members of football By Mary Ann Wyand then continue with introductions, a moti- vational speaker and conversations which teams from Catholic

Love is the main ingredient of monthly create memories that will last a lifetime. Submitted photo high schools in Indian- Dad’s Day breakfasts that bring fathers Fathers introduce their sons or daughters apolis show their unity and their teen-age sons or daughters during one gathering then the teen-agers outside SS. Frances and together for a meal and inspirational early- introduce their dads at the next breakfast Clare Church in morning program during the school year. by offering compliments about each other. Greenwood last June In the winter months, it’s still dark and “Never has such a simple idea been so during the funeral for cold outside as fathers and sons or fathers noble,” St. Simon the Apostle parishioner Roncalli Rebels running and daughters gather at 6 a.m. for break- Bill Bissmeyer of Indianapolis said of the back Jonathan Page of fast to celebrate God’s priceless gifts of Dad’s Day ministry he founded with his Greenwood. A monthly faith, family, friends and time with loved wife, Helen, last year after their son, John, fathers and sons break- ones. a Cathedral High School junior and athlete, fast at Roncalli High Yawns are mixed with laughter during died unexpectedly in his sleep from a viral School is named for these special mornings that begin with heart infection on Jan. 5, 2002. Jonathan. coffee, juice and varied breakfast menus See DAD, page 2 Pope sends envoy to Iraq to avert war Yearbook shows VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope John small decrease in Paul II appealed again for a peaceful settlement of the crisis in Iraq and sent number of priests a high-level envoy to Baghdad to press CNS photo by Debbie Hill for greater Iraqi cooperation with U.N. VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The weapons inspectors. Vatican’s latest statistics show a continu- Cardinal Roger Etchegaray left for ing decline in the number of priests in the Baghdad on Feb. 10 on a mission to world, but an increase in the number of “help the Iraqi authorities make a seri- seminarians. ous reflection on the duty of effective Meanwhile, the worldwide Catholic international cooperation, based on jus- population reached 1.06 billion at the end tice and international law, in view of of 2001, an increase of nearly 1 percent assuring the supreme gift of peace to its from the previous year. people,” a Vatican statement said. The statistics were released on Feb. 8 Cardinal Etchegaray said he planned when the latest edition of the Vatican to deliver a personal message from the yearbook or annuario was presented to pope to Iraqi President Saddam Pope John Paul II. Hussein. The Vatican said the number of priests The move was welcomed by U.S. declined by 111 during 2001. That Ambassador to the Vatican Jim reflected a decrease of 778 in religious Nicholson, who told Catholic News order priests and an increase of 667 dioce- Service on Feb. 10 that “if there’s any- Teachers from two Catholic schools in Shfar'am, Israel, receive a demonstration on Feb. 6 on using san priests. one that might be able to get Hussein a gas mask in the case of a biological or chemical weapons attack. The session was given by an The number of seminarians increased to listen to reason, it might be the Israeli soldier, who gave his name only as Shai, with the Army Home Front Command unit. The 1.5 percent over the same period, from pope. Sisters of Nazareth School and the Catholic Apostolic High School are located less than 20 miles 110,583 to 112,244. The most significant “We welcome the engagement of the from Haifa, an Iraqi missile target during the 1991 Persian Gulf War. increases came in Asia, Africa and the Holy Father as a positive force in trying Americas, while Europe and Oceania reg- to get Saddam Hussein to comply with The Vatican’s diplomatic move, attacks, nor when faced with the threats istered a reduction. the U.N. resolutions and to protect his announced on Feb. 9, came a day after the that are being raised on the horizon. The Vatican said other sectors of the people and the rest of the world from pope warned that “peace is in danger.” One should not give up, as if war is pastoral workforce increased significantly war. The decision really rests with “We need to multiply our efforts. One inevitable,” he said on Feb. 8 in a in 2001: permanent deacons increased him,” Nicholson said. cannot be immobile in the face of terrorist See ENVOY, page 7 4.9 percent, members of secular institutes were up 2.7 percent, lay missionaries increased 10.1 percent and catechists were U.S. theologian defends war with Iraq up 6.5 percent. Overall, the number of people involved VATICAN CITY (CNS)—U.S. the- Theologian Michael Novak, in the Church’s pastoral workforce rose ologian Michael Novak made a case for left, confers with U.S. from 4.1 million to 4.27 million in 2001. Ambassador to the Vatican war on Iraq to a skeptical Vatican audi- See PRIESTS, page 2 ence, arguing that military action was James Nicholson at the Center justified under traditional self-defense for American Studies in Rome principles and not under some new on Feb. 10. The theologian concept of preventive war. made the case for a U.S.-led Brought to Rome by the U.S. State war on Iraq to Archbishop Department, Novak met privately on Alessia Giuliani, Catholic Press Photo CNS photo by Jean-Louis Tauran, the Vatican Feb. 8 with Archbishop Jean-Louis equivalent of a foreign minis- Tauran, the Vatican’s equivalent of for- ter, and presented the U.S. eign minister, and officials of the position during a Vatican Pontifical Council for Justice and Radio interview. The Vatican Peace, and later detailed his Vatican opposes the war, and Pope presentation at a Feb. 10 Rome sympo- John Paul II sent an emissary, sium organized by the U.S. Embassy to Cardinal Roger Etchegaray, to the Vatican. Baghdad to deliver a message Novak argued that Iraqi President to President Saddam Hussein. Saddam Hussein had disrupted interna- tional order by refusing to disarm and that Iraqi weapons risked falling into Iraq is, as a last resort, morally obliga- The two-hour symposium, about half the hands of a new breed of interna- tory,” Novak said at the Rome sympo- of which was dedicated to questions, tional terrorists eager to strike countries sium. was attended by some 150 invited around the world with no advance “For public authorities to fail to con- guests, including lower-level Vatican warning. duct such a war would be to put their trust officials, professors from Church uni- “A limited and carefully conducted imprudently in the sanity and good will of versities in Rome and diplomats war to bring about a regime change in Saddam Hussein,” he said. See WAR, page 7 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, February 14, 2003

around them part of their family too,” Rivers said. “When John passed away, we DAD really wanted some way to have his continued from page 1 legacy continue, and this gave us the From broken hearts in the Bissmeyer chance to help other kids and their fami- Ann Wyand Photos by Mary and Cathedral families came a desire to lies stay close together. Bill’s goal is to turn tragedy into unity and fellowship have this kind of program at every high with monthly school.” father-son Tragedy struck the Cathedral family breakfasts that again on Feb. 4, 2002, when 1996 gradu- feature good ate and star athlete Amy Hasbrook of food, fun times Indianapolis died in an early morning fire and speakers that engulfed who share faith, her parent’s insights and house. advice. Amy’s Day, a “I’ve been to father-daughter every one of the breakfast in the breakfasts,” Cathedral High said Cathedral School cafeteria senior Ryan on the first Noblet, a mem- Friday of the John Bissmeyer ber of St. Chris- month, cele- topher Parish in brates her life Indianapolis. “It’s a blessing to be here and promotes and to see all the fathers and sons come family unity. together like this. They get up early A group of because they want to be here. Amy Hasbrook mothers started “When John died, it was pretty hard on this ministry last our group of friends,” Ryan said, “and October. St. Luke parishioners Daniel and this is one way to keep his presence, his Barbara Hasbrook and Amy’s twin sister, essence, alive.” Anne, attend Amy’s Day and said this trib- Above, St. Luke parishioner Ryan carries John’s picture with him ute means a lot to their family. Daniel Hasbrook of Indian- all the time and said his friend’s death “Hopefully, this will encourage parents apolis hugs his daughter, changed his perspective about life. to spend more time with their kids,” Dan Anne, during the Amy’s Day “I care more about spending time with Hasbrook said after the breakfast in breakfast at Cathedral High my family,” he said, “and I’m glad that December. “Every day, I run into someone School in December. The we’re together and happy.” who remembers Amy and says ‘I’m pray- monthly breakfast for fathers Ryan said he tells other teens to “get ing for your family.’ I tell them it’s tough, and daughters is named for close to your family” because “we don’t but we’re coping.” Amy Hasbrook, who died in a know how long our time here is going to The Dad’s Day ministry expanded fire at her parents’ home on be so we need to take advantage of that.” again last year after the tragic death of Feb. 4, 2002. Five other high Holy Spirit parishioner Edward Rivers Roncalli High School sophomore and ath- schools recently started Dad’s of Fishers, Ind., in the Lafayette Diocese, lete Jonathan Page. The son of Day breakfasts. helped the Bissmeyers organize the first SS. Frances and Clare parishioners Scott Dad’s Day group, which meets on the and Holly Page of Greenwood died on second Friday of the month at The Hilltop June 4, 2002, of head injuries suffered in a North restaurant near Cathedral High car accident. Left, Cathedral High School School. Last fall, a group of Roncalli parents senior Ryan Noblet of “The Bissmeyer family is a very close began a St. Christopher Parish in family, and they make everybody else Jonathan’s Day Indianapolis holds a picture of breakfast in his John Bissmeyer, who died on memory for Jan. 5, 2002. The first Dad’s fathers and sons Day breakfast was organized PRIESTS on the third in John’s memory last spring. continued from page 1 Friday of the St. Lawrence parishioners month in the Steve and Sandy Koers of That included 4,649 bishops, 405,067 cafeteria at the Indianapolis host the break- priests (138,619 religious order priests and Indianapolis fasts at their restaurant, The 266,448 diocesan priests), 29,204 perma- South Deanery Hilltop North, on the north- nent deacons, 54,970 non-priest religious high school. east-side. men, 792,317 religious women, 31,512 The Page fam- members of secular institutes, 139,078 lay ily attends each parishioner Jim Mahin of Indianapolis, Roncalli principal Chuck Weisenbach missionaries and 2,813,252 catechists. breakfast. who helps organize Jonathan’s Day with of Indianapolis said it’s nice when some- The Vatican noted that the number of Jonathan Page Nativity other Roncalli parents, said he enjoys par- thing so positive can evolve from the baptized Catholics in the world had grown ticipating in the breakfast with his son, tragic death of a young person. from 757 million in 1978 to 1.06 billion at Ryan, a senior who was one of Jonathan’s “We’re very grateful to Bill Bissmeyer the end of 2001. The greatest growth has friends. for creating the idea and sharing it,” been in Africa, where the number of Correction “There were 260 fathers and sons at the Weisenbach said. “He was instrumental in Catholics increased 148 percent since Due to a production error, an adver- first breakfast in September,” Mahin said. helping a group of Roncalli parents start 1978. Significant increases also have tisement for the North Deanery “The next breakfast is Feb. 21, and other Jonathan’s Day. You can’t put a value on occurred in Asia, the Americas and Catholic schools on page 22 of the fathers and sons are welcome. I think it’s what that’s doing for our school commu- Oceania, while the number of European Catholic Schools Week Supplement in really neat to see the fathers and sons nity. To have that kind of fellowship Catholics has remained about the same the Jan. 24 issue of The Criterion share this time together. Roncalli has been among people has been a real gift for us. over that period. incorrectly listed a principal for Bishop extremely supportive. [President] Joe Many of the dads said they have put a The Vatican also said that after Chatard High School in Indianapolis. Hollowell helped cook the first breakfast. higher priority on family relationships. It exchanging ambassadors with East Timor The principal’s position at the high The meal only costs $5 a person, and also helps us remember Jonathan’s spirit and Qatar, the Holy See now has diplo- school is currently unfilled. we’ve been able to donate the proceeds to and his smile. It doesn’t take away the matic relations with 175 countries. † the Jonathan Page Scholarship.” hurt, but it’s a nice legacy.” †

The Criterion (ISSN 0574- Archdiocesan priest resigns 4350) is published weekly except the last week of Father John B. Schoettelkotte, 69, permanently removed from ministry. December and the first The 2/14/03 who has been on administrative leave The archdiocese continues to urge Criterion week of January. since June 2002, has resigned from people to come forward to report sexual Moving? 1400 N. Meridian St. active ministry. His resignation followed misconduct so that it can reach out to Box 1717 an investigation by the Archdiocese of the victims with pastoral care. Anyone We’ll be there waiting if you give us two weeks’ Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717 Indianapolis of several allegations that who believes that he or she has been a advance notice! 317-236-1570 Father Schoettelkotte had engaged in victim—or who knows of anyone who 800-382-9836 ext. 1570 sexual misconduct with girls and has been a victim—of such misconduct Name [email protected] women. 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Meridian St. means that Father Schoettelkotte will from sexual abuse in the Church and in Box 1717 cease to function as a priest and is society in general. † The Criterion • P.O. Box 1717 • Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. The Criterion Friday, February 14, 2003 Page 3 Archdiocese and University of Dayton offer classes online By Jennifer Lindberg ship is a way to “reach out to those who e-mail on the course discussion board. University of Dayton program. want adult formation and enrichment, but In the summer, there will be a three- Hunn said he’s done most of his work Adults in the archdiocese can take col- are unable to attend the traditional adult week program for those who can’t com- in the evenings or early mornings before lege level courses on the Catholic faith education offerings at our parishes.” mit to five weeks. work. without leaving their home. The online courses also offer an oppor- Eight courses are currently offered, “My master’s [degree] is 30 years old All that’s needed is a computer, tunity for enrichment for those who have with plans to add 10 additional courses. and this has been a good refresher,” Internet connection and e-mail to begin completed the Echoes of Faith Catechist Participants come from across the Hunn said. taking courses on Church history, the Formation and the Catholic Educator pro- nation and enrollment in each class is The archdiocese also offers another sacraments, Mary, ecclesiology, evange- grams, which is for principals and teach- capped at 12 to preserve interaction education program—the Ecclesial Lay lization and Scripture. ers in the archdiocese, Dudley said. between facilitator and participants. Ministry Program (ELM), which is not The Archdiocese of Indianapolis has Information on the courses and program Dudley, who has taught the Media, associated with the University of Dayton. partnered with the University of Dayton can be found at www.udayton.edu/~vlc/. Faith and Values and Media Imagination The ELM program is presented by the to make the courses available online Any parish in the archdiocese may link course, said he has witnessed how the Saint Meinrad School of Theology. through the Virtual Learning Community to the program or post the Web site in online classes are helpful to participants. ELM classes meet throughout the year in Faith Formation. their bulletin as an option for adult educa- “They can work whenever they do in a classroom setting and are designed The program is operated by the Institute tion, Dudley said. have time as long as they do their work for people who are in parish leadership of Pastoral Initiatives of the University of The fee for each course is $40 for within the week of each session,” Dudley positions or plan to be. More informa- Dayton and is open to teachers, catechists members of partner dioceses, which said. “I have had participants make their tion on those program offerings may be or other adults who are interested in learn- includes the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. entries and do their work at every time of obtained by calling Suzanne Magnant, ing more about their faith. It is $75 for those outside the network. the day or night.” the archdiocese’s chancellor and secre- Harry Dudley, associate executive Each five-week course requires about Bill Hunn, director of religious educa- tary for lay ministry and pastoral ser- director of faith formation for the Arch- 25 hours of work—reading, writing tion at Sacred Heart Parish in Jefferson- vices, at 317-236-7325 or 800-382- diocese of Indianapolis, said the partner- reflections and exchanging ideas by ville, has taken seven courses through the 9836, ext. 7325. † Special Religious Education Program continues to grow By Jennifer Lindberg various parishes. sacred space to talk about Jesus, his pres- welcoming community, she said that Miller, whose son, Jim, has Down syn- ence is very real to us,” Reilly said. “Our sometimes people without special-needs For almost three decades, June Smith drome, said the difference with SPRED special friends are hungry for God’s mes- children don’t know how to approach fam- has helped her son and other children who and the group she formed is that it’s “one sage of love and acceptance that is shared ilies who do have special-needs children. have physical or developmental disabili- on one.” with each member of our group at each “I wish everyone would be as comfort- ties learn about God. “My teaching was part of a group. This session.” able with them as the catechists are,” Smith, a member of the Richmond gives them that one special person that Reilly said becoming involved in Miller said. Catholic Community, and a few volunteer just listens to them and talks to them.” SPRED has helped her faith grow and that Anyone can be a SPRED catechist as parents worked as unofficial catechists Miller became acquainted with SPRED the special friends touch people’s hearts. long as they have the desire to share their because the Archdiocese of Indianapolis after calling Armenta and asking her to Special friends is the term used for stu- faith and can commit to a one-year teach- had no formal program to help children help with a retreat. dents in the class. ing period. Special training is given to all with special needs. Soon, SPRED was being implemented “When you share your faith with oth- catechists, Armenta said. In 1998, that changed when the Special in Richmond. Currently, there are five cat- ers, your own faith grows,” Reilly said. While much has been done to encour- Religious Education Program (SPRED) echists and four special friends attending “Each member of our group is one of age and promote SPRED, Armenta said was launched by the archdiocese to minis- SPRED. God’s special creation. Each has a unique financial support is still needed and that ter to the spiritual needs of people with Three parishes are expected to add gift to share.” more needs to be done to get the program special needs and developmental disabili- SPRED within the next year, Armenta said. Having a group that reaches out to par- in more parishes. ties. That program is designed to give It takes eight to 15 months to implement a ents with special-needs children through It costs $180 per SPRED participant to them access to the sacraments and a spe- SPRED program at a parish. the Church community is important, run the program. cial class that pairs a student with a cate- Hope Reilly, lead catechist for SPRED Miller said. To help further SPRED’s mission, a spe- chist to learn about God and share their in Richmond, said more volunteers are “It makes you feel your child counts cial dinner dance will be held on March 15 spiritual journey. needed because there are parents who and that he’s part of Church,” Miller said. at the Marten House Banquet Facility in Last fall, the Richmond parishes began want to have their children attend SPRED. “It shows that someone cares enough to Indianapolis. Kevin Gregory, a weather- a formal SPRED program, bringing the Reilly also asked that people donate want to help.” man with RTV Channel 6 in Indianapolis, total number of SPRED programs to 14 in supplies, attend the SPRED Mass in May Miller, 74, has had many frustrations will host the event. The cost is $50 per per- the archdiocese, said Debbie Armenta, and ask the SPRED participants how they trying to get her son involved in the son, which includes dinner and drinks. coordinator of SPRED. About 150 cate- like the program. Church and accepted by others. For more information on SPRED or to chists have been trained for the program in “When our SPRED group gathers in our While Richmond has always been a attend the dinner, call 317-377-0592. † Small communities of faith seminar is Feb. 22 in Gr eenwood Are small faith communities a recent Cafeteria in Greenwood, near Interstate 65 place of small groups and communities in 4) Reflection and Relational Style in Parish development or have they been around for and the Greenwood exit. The program is the life of the Church. His talk will be Life, 5) Small Communities of Faith and a while? Our parish would like to start being presented by the archdiocese’s followed by a panel composed of a pastor, the Ongoing Formation and Catechesis of some faith-sharing groups. How do we go Evangelization Commission, the Office of a parish life coordinator and a director of Adults, and 6) Life Stages of Groups. about it? Our small community has been Catholic Education and local participants religious education. They will reflect on These sessions will be presented twice. meeting for a long time, and we are look- in the National Alliance for Parishes small communities and groups, and their The cost to attend the seminar is $20 ing for some new resources. Our group Restructuring Into Communities. benefits for a parish. per person and includes lunch. There is a seems to be drifting apart. How can we Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the After lunch, there will be a set of six brief listing of the schedule for the day recapture the old fire? program starts at 9:30 a.m. After an open- break-out sessions: 1) Starting, Sustaining, online at www.archindy.org/scc.htm that These are a few of the questions and ing prayer and an overview of the semi- and Integrating Small Groups, 2) Re- includes a link to a copy of the brochure. topics that will be addressed during a sem- nar, Father Clem Davis, pastor of sources for Small Groups, 3) Small The brochure also can be obtained from inar on small communities of faith to be St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus, will Communities of Faith in the Rite of the Office of Catholic Education at 317- held on Feb. 22 at the Jonathan Byrd give a presentation on the history and Christian Initiation of Adults Process, 236-1448 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1448. †

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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler The 1915 - 1994 CCriterionriterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus The good work Editorial of the St. Vincent de Paul Society Tragedy and religious faith n the severe cold of winter, the tell an important story not only for needs of the poor and the home- greater Indianapolis, but suggest the ragedies always affect people’s the media that he believed that heaven, less are even more severe. So are good work in other conferences. faith, sometimes making them rather than space, was his final frontier. the needs of the homebound, who Not counting the hours that mem- question it and sometimes making Some members of the secular media I T not only need physical help, but also bers of each conference around the them turn to it for consolation. That was seem surprised by statements like that, experience a greater sense of loneli- archdiocese give in making home the case after our country’s latest which reflects their own lack of belief. ness. visits, almost 70,000 volunteer hours tragedy, the loss of the shuttle Columbia They seem to think that science and There is a large cadre of people are given in service to the poor each and seven astronauts. religion are incompatible, that scientists who in a quiet way go about serving year at the Indianapolis distribution President Bush’s first statement cannot also be people of deep religious about the tragedy revealed his faith in faith. The fact is, of course, that there the poor and the homebound. Many center and the food pantry. What kind life after death when he said that, can be no incompatibility between sci- of you good-hearted people do so, but of value could you put on the gift of although the astronauts didn’t return to ence and religion since God is the at the moment I am thinking of those those hours? earth, we believe and pray that they are author of science. of you who serve in the name of the The food pantry serves about now home. It was also in his remarks We appreciate a statement made by St. Vincent de Paul Society. 1,800 people per week. Also, dozens during the memorial service in Houston Francis Collins, who heads the National My dad was one of you. He went of home deliveries are made from the on Feb. 4 when he told the children of Human Genome Research Institute. He about it quietly, so I don’t really pantry each week. Merchandise val- the astronauts that they could be sure told the Web site Beliefnet, “I find my know a lot of details about all that ued at nearly $1.3 million was han- that their parents still loved them. appreciation of science is greatly was involved. I know that as treasurer dled at the distribution center this Religious faith has been a part of the enriched by religion. When I discover of the conference in the Jasper, Ind., past year. Refrigerators (650!), wash- space program from its beginning. something about the human genome, I area, I would see him working on the ers, stoves, bedding, TVs, clothing, When the first seven astronauts were experience a sense of awe at the mys- society checkbook and other records pots and pans are some of the com- introduced, John Glenn said jokingly, “I tery of life, and say to myself, ‘Wow! at our kitchen table. I know he went modities available for people in need. got on this project because it’ll probably Only God knew before.’ It is a pro- to Tuesday night meetings. And he More donations of merchandise are be the nearest thing to heaven I’d ever foundly beautiful and moving sensa- get and I wanted to make the most of tion, which helps me appreciate God made a lot of home visits, especially needed. The society ends up buying it.” He was more serious, though, after and makes science even more reward- after he retired, and before he could washing machines and refrigerators his return to space in 1998 at age 77 ing for me.” no longer get around. from a used appliance store because when he said, “To look out at this kind The Church encourages scientists to As I think of it, he never really the demand is so great. of creation and not believe in God is to learn as much about the marvels of retired from being an active member The expense budget for the year me impossible.” God’s creation as they can, for the bet- of the society. My dad didn’t have a 2002-03 is $668,050. Expected rev- When Apollo 8 became the first terment of all human beings, as long as lot of money, but he gave the gift of enues are $593,050, mostly received flight to fly around the moon, its crew they use moral methods to do so. At his time and tried to do his part for through mailing solicitations. The celebrated the fact by reading from present, controversy swirls around the the poor and the lonely. deficit has to be made up from other Genesis. Over the decades of the space possibility of using stem cells from Each year, the local leaders of the donations. The “Fifth Sunday program, there have been numerous embryos in the search for cures for var- St. Vincent de Paul Society visit me Collection” is the major source for similar expressions of religious faith. ious illnesses. The Church opposes this in order to present an update on some the conferences. Approximately 3 Rick Husband, the commander on because it cannot be done without of the services provided by the soci- percent of contributions come from Columbia’s fatal flight, previously was destroying the embryos, which are ety in our archdiocese. The society local businesses. a crew member of a shuttle in 1999. human life. The good end of discover- After that flight, he echoed John ing new cures does not justify the has a long and unsung presence of Other services are provided by our Glenn’s comment when he said, “I am a means. volunteer “servants” like my dad in local society. It is number one in for- strong believer and a Christian. I look The Church does, however, encour- our local Church. eign twinning—with 68 conferences out that window at what a beautiful age space explorations like the shuttle’s There are 48 conferences (groups in foreign countries. Every Saturday creation God has made.” mission. Just as the explorations of usually associated with parishes) morning, “Beggars for the Poor” vol- Religion was included during Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama around the archdiocese that serve the unteers load a truck with hot sand- Columbia’s flight when the astronauts and the other explorers of six centuries poor in the local communities. The wiches, coffee, lemonade, clothes, bowed their heads in silent prayer at ago entailed risks, so do they today. visiting leaders spoke of their hopes bags of groceries and toiletries from 11:39 a.m. on Jan. 17 to mark the 17th The experiments being conducted in to establish more conferences in some the warehouse and serve around anniversary of the explosion of the shut- space today are done to benefit those of of our other parishes. I want to 100 homeless people in the North and tle Challenger. They did not, of course, us on earth, and over the decades they encourage them. Michigan streets area in Indianapolis. expect that their shuttle wouldn’t make have proved beneficial indeed. There is a major distribution center The Gennesaret Free Clinic organiza- it back to earth, but all of them knew We have every confidence that the operated by the society here in tion, served by volunteer doctors, that it was a possibility. problems that brought down Columbia Indianapolis—arguably the largest offers medical services at the food Michael Anderson, a physicist and will be solved and more astronauts in crew member of Columbia, was known the future will continue to learn more such center in the United States. pantry on Tuesday, Thursday and to be a man of deep faith. He had told about, and glory in, God’s creation. There is also a major “client choice” Saturday. An Alcoholics Anonymous food panty serving the south and east group meets on Monday evenings. — John F. Fink sides of the city, with hopes for a My account does not do justice to food pantry for the north and west the charity provided by so many peo- sides in the near future. ple, many of them in retirement, who I don’t have many statistics at hand do not seek public recognition. for the operations of the other confer- Rather, the leaders of the St. Vincent ences outside of Indianapolis, but I de Paul Society render an account of believe there are at least 13 food the service they provide. They ask for The pantries and other sources for the dis- help in getting the word out that the Criterion tribution of merchandise for our poor. needs of the poor are increasing and Published weekly except the last week of December and the first week of January. Mailing And all of them provide visits to our so is the need for donations and vol- Address: 1400 N. Meridian Street, Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. Periodical homebound. unteer hands. Postage Paid at Indianapolis, IN. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Letters to the Editor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Thank you, pro-life democracy work.” In fact, the government takeover of pri- marchers mary and secondary education did not Congratulations on the impressive article begin until a century after the Founding “Archdiocesan youth march in support of Fathers’ time. The Founding Fathers knew life” in the Jan. 24 Criterion. I, for one, the danger of government control over La buena obra was delighted and felt very proud of those sources of information, which is why they who sacrificed to make this trip. This was mandated freedom of the press. Had they truly a way for all those from the archdio- foreseen that governments would try to cese who attended the March for Life in control what children were taught in de la sociedad San Washington to witness to their faith and to school, they would have mandated freedom represent all of us who would have loved to of education as well. have been there, but were unable to do so. Dewes is correct that the motive for My husband and I are truly proud of our founding government schools was initially archdiocese, Archbishop Daniel M. to inculcate a Protestant worldview in Vincente de Paúl immigrant children who were too fre- Buechlein for his leadership, Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo of quently Catholic. However, once in place, n el frío inclemente del invierno Sin contar las horas que invierten the archdiocese’s Office of Pro-Life the government school bureaucracy had as las necesidades de los pobres y los miembros de cada conferencia en Activities, pro-life office volunteer Tom its prime objective exactly that of all other los desamparados son aun más la arquidiócesis haciendo visitas a hog- bureaucracies; that is, to extract an ever- inclementes. Al igual que los ares, se dedican casi 70,000 horas de Pottratz for his organizational skills, and E for all the students, teachers and chaper- increasing proportion of the citizenry’s desvalidos quienes no sólo necesitan servicio voluntario a los pobres cada ones who made the trip. We know it wasn’t wealth for its own purposes. And the best ayuda física, sino que padecen de un año en el centro de distribución y way to do that for this particular bureau- sentimiento de gran soledad. comedor de Indianápolis. ¿Cómo easy and we so admire all of you for stand- ing up and being counted for life. cracy was to continually teach its captive Existe un grupo grande de personas podemos ponerle un precio a esas audience the double lie that it was both que, de manera silente, sirven a pobres horas donadas? Adam Smith, who has been designing the pro-life T-shirts for the archdiocesan useful and indispensible. y desamparados. Mucha gente de buen El comedor sirve a alrededor de Judging from Dewes’ column, this is corazón hace esto, pero en estos 1,200 personas por semana. Asimismo, pro-life groups for several years—what a talent and time-sharing you gave. A big perhaps the only thing that government momentos pienso en aquellos que sir- cada semana el comedor realiza dece- schools have been successful in teaching. ven en nombre de la sociedad San nas de envíos a domicilio. El año thank you! May Our Lord bless you abundantly for Of course, the government’s schools Vincente de Paúl. pasado se entregó mercancía valorada remain anti-Catholic, but the reason has Mi padre pertenecía a ellos. Lo en casi 1.3 millones de dólares en el being there for our unborn babies and all who are unable to attend themselves. changed. Government school bureaucrats hacía de manera silente, de modo que centro de distribución. Refrigeradores would dislike any institution that so en realidad no conozco muchos (¡650!), lavadoras, estufas, camas, tele- Dorothy Moody, Indianapolis demonstrably operates schools, which turn detalles de lo que esto suponía. Sé que visores, ropa y cacerolas son algunos out a far better product at far less cost. como tesorero de la conferencia del de los artículos a disposición de las Disagrees with columnist Dewes cites the many areas beyond edu- área de Jasper, Ind., lo veía trabajar en personas necesitadas. Se necesitan más cation where the government school los libros de la sociedad y otros reg- donaciones de mercancía. Debido a on public schools bureaucracy has enlarged its empire at the istros en la mesa de la cocina. Sé que que la demanda es muy grande, la Columnist Cynthia Dewes’ Jan. 24th expense of parents and especially taxpay- asistía a las reuniones de los martes sociedad termina comprando lavadoras column in The Criterion supporting gov- ers, but she strangely believes that we have por la noche. Y realizó muchas visitas y refrigeradores de tiendas de artículos asked for this interference, rather than hav- a hogares, especialmente después de usados. ernment schools is a perfect example of ing it shoved down our throats. jubilarse y antes de que ya no pudiera El presupuesto de gastos para el año why it is so dangerous for a free people to When a lie has been told to one through- valerse por sí mismo. 2002-2003 es 668,050 dólares. Los allow the government to decide what its out one’s life, it can be difficult to see it for Ahora que lo pienso, en realidad ingresos proyectados son 593,050 children learn in school. Dewes believes what it is. It is time for Americans to see nunca se jubiló de ser miembro activo dólares, recibidos mayormente a través that government schools are indispensible the truth regarding government schools. de la sociedad. Mi padre no tenía de solicitudes por correo. El déficit ha for teaching us “the history and moral They are neither useful nor indispensible. mucho dinero, pero donaba su tiempo de cubrirse con otras donaciones. La vision which underlie our American experi- And the first step in slaying this dragon is y trató de poner de su parte para ayu- colecta de los quintos domingos ment.” She even swallows the whopper dar a pobres y desamparados. (“Fifth Sunday Collection”) es la that the “Founding Fathers saw public edu- vouchers for all who wish to escape. Cada año los líderes locales de la mayor fuente de ingresos para las con- cation as a necessary tool for making Thomas J. Born, Indianapolis sociedad San Vincente de Paúl me vis- ferencias. Aproximadamente el tres itan para ponerme al tanto de los servi- por ciento de las contribuciones cios que brinda la sociedad en nuestra provienen de negocios locales. Letters Policy arquidiócesis. La sociedad cuenta con Nuestra sociedad local proporciona Letters from readers are published in edit letters from readers as necessary una enorme participación de voluntar- otros servicios. Es la conferencia The Criterion as part of the newspaper’s based on space limitations, pastoral sen- ios “sirvientes” anónimos, como mi número uno, hermanada con 68 con- commitment to “the responsible exchange sitivity and content (including spelling padre, en nuestra Iglesia local. ferencias extranjeras en países en el of freely-held and expressed opinion and grammar). In order to encourage Existen 48 conferencias (grupos exterior. Cada sábado por la mañana among the People of God” (Communio et opinions from a variety of readers, fre- generalmente asociados con parro- los voluntarios de “Beggars of the Progressio, 116). quent writers will ordinarily be limited to quias) en toda la arquidiócesis, que Poors” cargan un camión desde su Letters from readers are welcome and one letter every three months. Concise sirven a los pobres en las comunidades almacén con sándwiches calientes, every effort will be made to include letters letters (usually less than 300 words) are locales. Los líderes visitantes hablaron café, limonada, ropa, bolsas de mer- from as many people and representing as more likely to be printed. acerca de su esperanza de fundar más cado y artículos de cuidado personal, many viewpoints as possible. Letters Letters must be signed, but, for serious conferencias en algunas otras parro- y sirven a cerca de cien desamparados should be informed, relevant, well- reasons, names may be withheld. quias nuestras. Yo quiero alentarlos. en el área del norte y la calle expressed and temperate in tone. They Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” En Indianápolis hay un centro de Michigan en Indianápolis. La organi- must reflect a basic sense of courtesy and The Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, respect. IN 46206-1717. distribución muy importante operado zación Genesaret, formada por tres The editors reserve the right to select Readers with access to e-mail may send por la sociedad, presuntamente el más doctores, ofrece servicios médicos en the letters that will be published and to letters to [email protected]. grande en los Estados Unidos. el comedor los martes, jueves y sába- También hay un comedor público dos. Un grupo de Alcohólicos “preferido por los clientes”, que sirve Anónimos se reúne los lunes por la al sur y al este de la ciudad, y se noche. espera poder abrir un comedor para el Mis estadísticas no le hacen justicia norte y el este en el futuro inmediato. a la caridad brindada por muchas per- No tengo las estadísticas a la mano sonas, muchas de ellas jubiladas, que del funcionamiento de otras conferen- no buscan reconocimiento público. En cias fuera de Indianápolis, pero pienso vez de esto, los líderes de la sociedad que existen al menos trece comedores San Vincente de Paúl justifican el ser- y otros centros para distribución de vicio que proporcionan. Ellos piden mercancía para nuestros pobres. Y ayuda para correr la voz de que las todos ellos ofrecen visitas a nuestros necesidades de los pobres están desvalidos. aumentando, al igual que la necesidad Pero sí cuento con algunas estadísti- de donaciones y voluntarios. cas del área de Indianápolis. A pesar Dios bendiga a todos aquellos que de que deben estar un poco obsoletas sirven a nuestros pobres y desvalidos ahora, relatan un cuento importante no con humildad, lealtad, ¡y tan bien! sólo para la Gran Indianápolis, sino que también sugieren el buen desem- Traducido por: Language Training peño de las otras conferencias. Center, Indianapolis

La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en febrero Adultos jóvenes: que se den cuenta de la importancia de su presencia en nues- tras parroquias y tengan la generosidad y el valor de considerar el servicio en la iglesia, especialmente como sacerdotes y religiosos. Page 6 The Criterion Friday, February 14, 2003

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St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 510 S. Maple St., in fit the students at Holy Name School. Seating is limited event will include a variety of appetizers and a band. The Fortville, is adding a 5 p.m. Sunday evening Mass to its and reservations are required. For more information or to cost is $35 per person and tickets will be available at the schedule. The current Mass schedule remains the same make a reservation, call Leann Boehle at 317-788-6344. door. For more information, call Kevin McDowell at 317- with liturgies at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. and 698-4398. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. For more information, call the parish Cathedral High School, 5225 E. 56th St., in Indian- office at 317-485-5102. apolis, is hosting its 2003 Shamrauction, “La Bella The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Theater Tradizione de la Cathedral Famiglia” (“The Beautiful Department will present William Shakespeare’s “As You Holy Name Parish in Beech Grove is hosting its “Sow Traditions of the Cathedral Family”), from 5 p.m. to mid- Like It” at 8 p.m. on Feb. 21 and 22, and at 2 p.m. on the Seeds Mardi Gras Dinner and Dance” at 7:30 p.m. night on Feb. 22. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be Feb. 23. The play is a comedy of mistaken identity and on March 1 at Primo Banquet Hall, 2615 National Ave., in served at 5 p.m., a grand buffet will be at 6 p.m., the oral love triangles that will be set in the late 1950s. Tickets are Indianapolis. Tickets are $25 each and proceeds will bene- auction will begin at 8 p.m. and there will be a midnight $8 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. For buffet. The cost of the evening is $125 per person, and more information or to reserve tickets, call 812-535-5265. black tie is optional. Included in the cost is admission to the preview party from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Feb. 21. Wine The women of St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., and cheese will be served and everyone will be able to in Indianapolis, invite all women to join them for the view the auction items. For more information, call the Catholic Women’s Convocation from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on school office at 317-542-1481. March 1. Denise Roy, a licensed marriage and family ther- apist, will present “Making the Daily Divine.” For more Anyone interested in learning more about Third information, call Nancy Meyer at 317-241-6314, ext. 100, Order Franciscans can attend a lecture from 3 p.m. to or e-mail [email protected] 5 p.m. on Feb. 23 at Marian Hall, Room 251, on the cam-

Submitted photo pus of Marian College, 3200 Cold Spring Road, in Indian- Students interested in attending Saint Mary-of-the- apolis. Franciscan Sister Ann VonderMeullen will discuss Woods College in the Distance Education Program are life as a Third Order Regular, Jon Riley will discuss the invited to attend the college’s Distance Education Cam- Oldenburg Associates Program for lay men and women, pus Visit on Feb. 19. Registration will be at 12:45 p.m., and Joe Kuczkowski, associate dean of liberal arts at and prospective students will have the opportunity to Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, will speak with staff members in financial aid, admissions and Teaching the Bible share his perspective as a member of the Third Order career development as well as faculty in their major areas A 14-week program titled “How to Teach the Bible in the Power Secular Franciscans. Refreshments will follow the lec- of interest. The day will conclude at 4:15 p.m. with an of the Holy Spirit” recently concluded by graduating seven tures, which are free and open to the public. No registra- optional campus tour. The program is for women, how- participants. Bob Bird, from left, Louise Davis, Mary Jane Bird, tion is required. For more information, call the college ever, men with a bachelor’s degree can use the program to Jasmin Pettiford, Leonard Koerber, Tiery Garcia and Mario office at 317-955-6000. obtain a teaching degree or take individual classes. For Vian are all eager to share what they have learned. The pro- more information or to make a reservation, call the Saint gram was sponsored by the Evangelization Office as a follow- Theology on Tap is having its 2003 Winter Gala from Mary-of-the-Woods College Office of Distance Education up program for last year’s Disciples in Mission. 7 p.m. to midnight on Feb. 22 at The Rathskeller, 401 E. Admission at 812-535-5186 or 800-926-7692. † Michigan St., in Indianapolis. The black-tie optional Awards . . .

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Submitted photo sophomore at Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School in Madison, has been recognized as a Distin- guished Finalist in the 2003 Prudential Spirit of Com- munity Awards, a national program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Jacob orga- nized a school-wide “Celebrate Diversity Week” that used activities ranging from ethnic dance lessons to instruction on how to make Chinese noodles. He is one of six Indiana students who were named finalists. † U.S. Conference of Pro-life procession Catholic Bishops’ Office In observance of the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion, 30 parishioners of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish in Indianapolis carried crosses in procession at each of the four Masses on the week- for Film and Broadcasting end of Jan. 25-26. Each cross represented one year that abortion has been legal. The procession ended with the people surrounding the sanctuary. The observance was preceded by nine days of special prayers during each Mass, in which all life issues were remembered. movie ratings How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (Paramount) Rated A-III (Adults) because of sexual references, fleeting violence, some rude slang expressions and Advertise in occasional profanity. Lenten Retreats Rated PG-13 (Parents are Strongly Cautioned) by The Criterion! the MPAA. † March 7–9 Men’s weekend with Fr. Richard Buhler, SJ Indiana’s Largest Weekly Newspaper A Lenten Perspective on Life ✟ HOLLAND AMERICA LINE SPECIAL March 14–16 Women’s weekend with Fr. Ben Hawley, SJ, President of Brebeuf Jesuit Repositioning Cruise Gives Travelers Called By God 26-Day Mediterranean Cruise Bargain March 21–23 Women’s weekend with Vacationers can visit the best of Italy and Sout hern Europe on a 26-day Sr. Norma Rocklage, OSF repositioning cruise departing November 11, 2003. Holland America Line’s 5-star ms Noordam will visit three continents, 10 countries and 15 ports including: Rome Living the Be-Attitudes (shore excursions include the Colosseum and Pantheon, Michelangelo’s dome for St. Peter’s, the Vatican and Sistine Chapel), Naples, Livorno and Sicily, Italy; March 28–30 Silent weekend for women and men. Malta; Corsica; France; Barcelona, Cadiz (Seville), and Alicante Spain; Gibraltar; Fr. Ted Haag, OFM: The Art of a Balanced Life Portugal; Casablanca, Morocco; Madeira; and the Bahamas. Passengers will fly into Rome, sail through the Mediterranean, across the Atlantic April 4–6 Women’s weekend to the Bahamas, then to Tampa for a f light home. Imagine no cooking, no cleaning Fr. Jim Farrell: Signposts on the Journey for 26 days and being pampered by Holland America Line’s 5-star staff, with all your meals and shipboard entertainment included! And what better way to visit Come, practice the art of renewal... southern Europe than from the comfort of your 5-star ship! Prices (per person, double occupancy) including airfare from Indianapolis, and the 26-day deluxe cruise start at only $3837 complete, including all taxes and port charges. (317) 545-7681 For information, reservations and brochures call: www.archindy.org/fatima Your Man Tours (open 7 days a week) 1-800-736-7300 The Criterion Friday, February 14, 2003 Page 7

been a great advocate for peace in the Pope John Paul II waves world, especially in this region,” the arch- to throngs of tourists in ENVOY bishop said. St. Peter’s Square dur- continued from page 1 ing his Sunday blessing

He said Cardinal Etchegaray’s visit CNS photo from Reuters speech to the Sant’Egidio Community, an came at a moment of “great anguish” for on Feb. 9. The pontiff Italian lay group that has worked for Iraqis in the capital. appealed for prayers to peace around the world. “Many people are trying to move out; avert war in Iraq and Cardinal Etchegaray, an 80-year-old they’re already fleeing from the war,” he sent a personal mes- Frenchman and the former head of the said. sage to President Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Archbishop Sleiman said he hoped Saddam Hussein was accompanied on his mission by Msgr. diplomacy would bring a “more rational through Vatican emis- Franco Coppola, an official of the Vatican and more humane solution” than war. sary Cardinal Roger Secretariat of State. “As is well known, it is the civilian Etchegaray. The cardinal In an interview with the Rome newspa- populations who always suffer the worst. was accompanied by per La Repubblica, Cardinal Etchegaray It is the civilians who die and are Msgr. Franco Coppola, said the pope’s aim was to promote any wounded, and many remain disabled for an official of the Vatican possible avenue of preserving peace in the the rest of their lives,” he said. Secretariat of State. region. The pope was due to meet with Iraqi “War would be a catastrophe in every Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz on respect. Above all, it would have grave Feb. 14, and Vatican officials have consequences for the Iraqi population and engaged in meetings with foreign offi- would also make it increasingly difficult cials—publicized and unpublicized—in for the United Nations to work for the an effort to help defuse the crisis. unity of the human family,” Cardinal On Feb. 18, the pope was scheduled to and violence.” He said dialogue was the father in the faith” by monotheistic reli- Etchegaray said. meet with U.N. Secretary-General Kofi real path to peace, and that prayers were gions. The cardinal said a war would aggra- Annan to discuss the Iraqi crisis, Vatican important, too. At a noon blessing on Feb. 9, the pope vate relations between the West and officials said. Although he did not refer explicitly to returned to the theme of peace and urged Muslim countries. Last fall, the pope wrote to U.S. the situation in Iraq, he cited the biblical prayer initiatives around the world. Latin-rite Archbishop Jean Benjamin President George W. Bush and Saddam account of the patriarch Abraham’s appeal “In this hour of international concern, Sleiman of Baghdad told Vatican Radio on Hussein, making the arguments for a to God to spare the cities and innocent we all feel the need to turn to the Lord Feb. 10 that Catholics in Baghdad were peaceful resolution of the crisis. In recent populations of his land from destruction. to implore the great gift of peace,” he informed during Sunday Masses about weeks, Vatican officials have strongly In the passage, Abraham asks whether said. Cardinal Etchegaray’s arrival. Many were warned against a pre-emptive military God will “sweep the innocent away with The pope quoted from his recent apos- hopeful that his mission would bring attack on Iraq, especially if it were carried the guilty.” tolic letter on the rosary, saying that peace, he said. out without U.N. authorization. “With the same insistence, we need to global problems today make it appear that “This visit will certainly be important In his talk to the Sant’Egidio group, continue to invoke the gift of peace for “only an intervention from on high” will because it will let the voice of the the pope said it was increasingly impor- humanity,” the pope said. He noted that bring hope for a better future. Catholic Church be heard, and above all tant to announce “the Gospel of peace to Abraham, whose native land is part of He asked people to recite the rosary the voice of the Holy Father, who has a humanity strongly tempted by hatred modern Iraq, is considered the “common with world peace in mind. †

In January, Pope John Paul II spoke WAR out against a possible war, telling Vatican- continued from page 1 accredited diplomats that military force

always must be “the very last option.” He CNS photo from Reuters accredited to the Vatican. said that “war is not always inevitable” Novak said the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist and is “always a defeat for humanity.” attacks “threw the behavior of Saddam While in Italy, Novak also pressed his Hussein into an entirely new light and case before a wider audience, appearing enhanced the danger Saddam Hussein Feb. 7 on a nationally televised evening poses to the civilized world a hundredfold.” talk show and giving Vatican Radio an On one side, Iraq maintains weapons of extensive interview, which was broadcast mass destruction, and on the other, inter- in edited form on Feb. 10 and posted in national terrorists are seeking to procure its entirety on the radio’s One-O-Five them. Live Web site. “All that is lacking between these two In the radio interview, Novak said his incendiary elements is a spark of contact,” meetings in Rome were aimed at “trying Novak said. to show why the argument being made in “Given Saddam’s proven record in the America today, at least as I see it, is not use of such weapons, and given his recog- an argument based on preventive war ... nized contempt for international law, only but an argument based on traditional use an imprudent or even foolhardy statesman of the just-war theory, a war of self- could trust that these two forces will stay defense. apart forever. At any time, they could “The war’s already here. We can’t pre- combine, in secret, to murder tens of thou- vent it,” he said. An ordnance crew shoulders an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft sands of innocent and unsuspecting citi- Novak praised the Vatican’s insistence carrier on Feb. 8 in the Persian Gulf. As the United States was positioning its troops for an attack on zens,” he said. that the Iraqi crisis be handled by the Iraq, Pope John Paul II again appealed for a peaceful settlement to the Iraq situation and sent a high- Such an attack, like the Sept. 11 international community as a whole. He level Vatican envoy to Baghdad for talks. attacks, would come without any of the noted that Bush was seeking a second normal criteria analyzed by just-war theo- U.N. resolution authorizing force against rists to determine if a threat is sufficient to Iraq. justify military action, “neither conven- “The absolutely best thing is complete tional military movements, nor visible agreement. But the moral principle stands signs of attack, nor the authority of a hos- whether there is complete international tile nation state,” he said. agreement or not,” he said. The responsibility of determining Novak rejected accusations, including whether Iraq poses a sufficient threat to some made by Vatican sources, that the justify war falls to civil leaders like U.S. United States’ true interest in Iraq was oil President George W. Bush, Novak said, reserves, and he said some of the Vatican citing the Catechism of the Catholic rhetoric seemed based in emotional, Church. European anti-Americanism. Not only do civil authorities have a pri- “If we wanted oil, why didn’t we just mary duty to protect the lives of their peo- take it 12 years ago [at the end of the ple, but they are also the closest to the Gulf War]?” he said. facts and are privy to highly restricted “Europeans depend on Iraqi oil far intelligence information, he said. more than we do,” he said, noting that the “Others have a right and duty to voice United States now gets 6 percent of its oil their own judgments of conscience. But from Iraq and 23 percent from the entire the final judgment belongs to public Middle East, and was seeking to reduce authorities,” he said. even further its dependency on the region. U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican Jim Novak said a recent anti-war editorial Nicholson, who sat in on Novak’s meeting in La Civilta Cattolica, a Jesuit journal with Archbishop Tauran, told Catholic reviewed before publication by the News Service he was “very pleased” with Vatican, was unfair in attributing hidden how the private Vatican meetings went motives to the United States without also and said that “a good discussion ensued.” examining the possible motives of France, In recent months, a growing chorus of Germany, Russia and China. Vatican officials has warned against “It seems to be done from a European resolving the Iraqi disarmament problem point of view, not a universal point of through military means, saying the use of view, and it seems to represent the most military force would not appear to be jus- anti-American strain of European thought, tified based on available evidence regard- not the friendly strain of European ing Iraq’s potential threat. thought about America,” he said. † Page 8 The Criterion Friday, February 14, 2003 St. Monica Parish earns national award

By Jennifer Lindberg Word and Vacation Bible School. is working really well.” During First Communion and their She said 98 percent of the catechists are Thomas-Day tries to give various oppor- First Reconciliation, parents present their St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis has parents who are trained through profes- tunities for all parents to become a part of children to the priest. been honored as an example for others. sional in-service opportunities. Each of the the faith formation life at the parish. The large Hispanic community at Mary Jo Thomas-Day, director of reli- 24 religious education classrooms also has She affirms parents in their role as edu- St. Monica Parish is also enriching the gious education at the Indianapolis West a room parent. cators and asks them to take responsibility religious education program, Thomas-Day Deanery parish, will accept the Mustard Parents facilitate the Children’s Liturgy while inviting them to be part of the said, and all classes are bilingual, includ- Seed Award from the National Education of the Word, assist in planning and imple- child’s faith development. ing sacramental preparation. Association’s Department of Religious menting Vacation Bible School and partic- Each year, a registration form includes For 25 years, Thomas-Day has seen Education for the parish. ipate in OCIC with their children. a space for how a parent will commit to many changes at the parish. During her St. Monica is one of six parishes to Thomas-Day attributes her success to a giving time, talent or treasure to the pro- tenure, she has heard discussions about receive the national award based on its parish that is spiritually led with people gram. For example, if they can’t teach a closing the school many years ago to cur- religious education leadership. About 20 wanting more. class, parents are asked if they can provide rent discussions about how much the applications were received for the award The Order of Christian Initiation for food for catechist retreat days. Or they are school has grown and the need for more this year. Children first introduced Bonnie Jackson- asked if they can be a room parent or space. “This reaf- Harping, a parent and a Sunday catechist, attend a monthly meeting of the parent When Thomas-Day started her job, firms to the to the Catholic faith. advisory committee to provide input and her office was in a classroom and she parish that we Her son was attending Catholic school improvement to the Sunday school pro- was known to have a bassinet and high- believe in reli- and wanted to be baptized. Jackson- gram. chair next to her while she ministered to gious educa- Harping, who was not Catholic at the Those who can’t volunteer any time are the community and took care of her chil- tion,” said time, said she learned a lot about asked to commit to support the program dren. Thomas-Day, Catholicism and “the misgivings I had through prayer. Thomas-Day and her husband, John who has been were taken away totally.” Room parent Dru Sexson said having Day, have four daughters. the DRE there Meeting Thomas-Day through the OCIC various service opportunities helps because Thomas-Day said she loves her job. for 25 years. process, Jackson-Harping said she saw she has limited time and can’t teach, but “I have a great love for God and I like “We believe someone “full of life. can help with a Sunday school class. to share that with others,” she said. parents are the “She makes you want to know more,” Father Paul Koetter, pastor of Gaining inspiration after 25 years in the primary educa- Jackson-Harping said. “You want to be St. Monica Parish, said Thomas-Day wel- same job comes from her pastoral staff, tors of their like that.” comes parental involvement and “has a “my husband, who emulates God’s love,” Mary Jo Thomas-Day children, but we Religious education has also helped her remarkable ability to affirm parents, sup- and “my own mom and dad, who instilled will assist them son grow spiritually. He now volunteers at porting them and nurturing them as they God’s love for me,” she said. in that role and not let them walk alone.” a pancake breakfast and helped clean up fulfill different roles in our religious edu- A graduate of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods The Mustard Seed Award is focused on debris in the aftermath of a tornado in cation program.” College near Terre Haute, Thomas-Day parishes that do the best job in exemplify- Greenwood last September. Trying to keep parents informed is an earned a master’s degree in pastoral theol- ing parent leadership and program Jackson-Harping said the religious edu- important element of the program. ogy and taught elementary school for involvement. cation classes help the entire family. A newsletter, produced by parents, is 13 years before coming to St. Monica. Thomas-Day oversees the religious “It makes us want to be better mailed about five times each year. It Thomas-Day said that her advice to any education program for children age 3 Christians,” she said. includes a biography of each catechist and DRE is to “take time to pray and enrich through the sixth-grade that serves 400 St. Monica is also a parish that reaches news pertaining to Sunday school events. your own spiritual life.” students in its Sunday school faith forma- out to others. Including parents in their child’s faith She also said her success at St. Monica tion classes and has 60 catechists. She also “They are open and lead by example,” education takes various forms with can be summed up with the word “unity.” directs the Order of Christian Initiation for Jackson-Harping said. “I don’t know Thomas-Day, who tries new things to “I believe a lot in unity, and try to use Children (OCIC), Children’s Liturgy of the many parents who can say no. The Spirit reach a variety of parents. that in any parish work,” she said. † Parish leaders can apply for grant to take sabbatical By Brandon A. Evans Yet this grant is only available to Louisville Institute “must be employed “Our hope is that, beginning in 2004, ordained clergy. It does not include lay and full-time in recognized positions of pas- we’ll be able to increase [the number of Ordained clergy within the state of religious leaders. toral leadership, ordained or lay, within grants] to 50,” he said. Indiana can apply for sabbatical grants There is, however, a yearly opportunity their respective communities,” the grant Applications for the next round of from the Lilly Endowment Inc., and now from The Louisville Institute, a Lilly brochure reads. “Parish pastors and priests, grants will not be mailed out until April, so can anyone involved in full-time parish Endowment program for the study of associate pastors and other church staff and will be due on Sept. 15. leadership. American religion based at Louisville members, as well as diocesan and judica- The Louisville Institute was launched in Last fall, Father Clem Davis, pastor of Seminary, which is open to more candi- tory staff, may apply.” late 1990 and “encourages research and St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus, took dates. Retired clergy and college or seminary leadership in ways that are mutually bene- a sabbatical to Ireland that was paid for by The institute, through its Sabbatical faculty and administrators are not eligible ficial to both scholars and religious lead- the Lilly Endowment. The money he Grant for Pastoral Leaders program, offers for this program. ers.” received covered his travel expenses, annual grants for six-week ($6,000), eight- Recipients of the grants must be The institute gives out grants to reli- tuition for a program at the Marianella week ($8,000) and 12-week ($12,000) sab- released from all of their pastoral duties gious leaders, academic institutions, schol- Centre in Dublin and the costs of his baticals for any type of Roman Catholic or during the period of their sabbatical, and ars, church bodies and other non-profit absence at the parish. Protestant pastoral leader in North there are no residency or travel require- organizations. It also funds and convenes The grant he received was from the America. ments or expectations. conferences and other activities that foster Indiana Clergy Renewal Program, which is “Our programs are kind of intentionally Those receiving the grant are also free conversation among religious leaders and funded by the Lilly Endowment, and complimentary,” said William Brosend II, to use it at their discretion. researchers. totaled almost $30,000. associate director, of his program and that As for the next set of grants, which will In all, 37 pastors from around the state of the Indiana Clergy Renewal Program. apply to sabbaticals taken from roughly (For more information or to request an received awards, including Father William The institute gave out 43 grants for this spring 2004 to early fall 2005, “we will application, call 502-895-3411, ext. 251, Marks, pastor of St. Teresa Benedicta of year totaling about $450,000, he said. formally say that we can award 40,” or send e-mail to kliechty@louisville-insti- the Cross Parish in Bright. Applicants for the grants from The Brosend said. The number may be higher. tute.org.) †

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kinds. ing they are very afraid of what children CNS photo by Nancy Wiechec There are many nuclear families of have to face in the world, shield their mother, father and children as well as children from almost any outside influ- numerous blended families. Single par- ence. ents with children are very much in evi- Other parents have chosen not to dence. There are aging parents living insulate their children from the world, with adult children, married or unmar- but to help them learn to make good ried, and there are grandparents that judgments about what they encounter. have taken over the custodial responsi- Dorothy’s two adolescent daughters bilities of their grandchildren. asked her if they could see a popular With all these various styles of family movie with a questionable moral. She life, one cannot think about family with agreed to take them only if they would any single image. Likewise, with many watch it together and discuss it later on. models of family, there are a variety of The girls were not excited about being challenges to family life. seen at the theater with their mother, but Perhaps the two most pressing chal- they accepted the deal. The follow-up lenges for all families, regardless of the discussion was most helpful in preparing family’s makeup, are finding ways to them for future decision-making. maintain unity and dealing with outside When it comes both to creating family influences. Failure in either of these can unity and filtering outside influences, the jeopardize family life. burden in family life rests upon the par- One family in the parish epitomizes ents. On one hand, parents are limited unity even though the sons and daugh- and cannot control everything their chil- ters all are married. This family laugh- dren have to face in life. On the other Maintaining unity and dealing with challenges are important aspects of family life. St. Monica parish- ingly boasts about the way they still are hand, there is a lot parents can do to pro- ioners Becky and Louis Paiz, with their 5-month-old daughter, Emily Rose, of South Bend, Ind., pray expected to come to the grandmother’s tect their children. Primarily, they can during the National Prayer Vigil for Life on Jan. 21 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the house for dinner every Sunday, a tradi- provide leadership and direction. Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. tion that goes back dozens of years. The As I work with families in our parish grandmother is the gravitational center school, it becomes evident that most par- that keeps the children grounded in fam- ents want to do their job well. Many Staying connected requires effort ily life. feel, however, that there is an invisible Unity while respecting individuality is bar of expectation for them to jump over. By Tim Clark consequence of living together. They not easy to accomplish. Several parents Added to that are pressures from the out- require an investment of time and energy. said they find it hard to have meals side to conform to what other parents are Every vacation is the same. The night Dorothy Day wrote, “To love each together. With children in sports, piano allowing. before we leave, we are up until midnight other we must know each other.” lessons, scouts and more, after-school Some parents vacillate between being packing and organizing. It is difficult to know each other if we time is filled and family members often too strict and too lenient. This inconsis- “Never again,” we say. “Next time don’t spend time together by slowing eat in shifts. tency itself makes it hard for children to we’ll start getting ready two days down and talking more. Some families try to counteract this learn limits. sooner.” Another challenge to families is that tendency by limiting children’s activities Finally, there are parents who are We are determined to load the car and they also have to make their way through outside the home. Others create a sacred afraid to be parents. They want to be be on the road early, but it is midmorning what Mother Teresa of Calcutta called space and time around family events, popular with their children or they are before we leave. After double-checking “the desert of noise.” meals, church attendance, birthdays and too tired to hold firm to their convic- what we’ve forgotten and determining The constant chatter of cable TV, the other special days. tions, so they give in to their children’s whether we need to go back to get it, Internet, the car radio and the cell phone Michelle told me she and her husband requests. there is silence as we settle into our music provide an ongoing distraction. We are learned that quantity time is as important One day, I happened to overhear a or magazine or other distraction. At noon, with each other, but we are not there. as quality time, meaning that they child say to her mother in a very exag- we stop for lunch and begin to reconnect. Taking a vacation helps to slow us needed time just to hang out with their gerated tone: “I hate you! Why can’t I During our vacation, we will re-estab- down and remove the distractions, but we children. Like praying together, she said, have a good mother?” It was a harsh lish connections that have begun to fray. can’t leave town every time that life’s the family that plays together stays reminder for me of what parents some- We will share meals, stories and adven- pace or volume gets to be too much. together. times face in trying to live up to certain tures. We will listen to one another. We We can observe Sunday together, Striving for unity overlaps with the standards. will recover a sense of reverence for each though, or share a meal. We can create a challenge to limit outside influences on Family life is not easy, that’s for sure. other that has been too easily left behind space at home that is free of technology’s families. Some external influences can Nonetheless, it is through the grace of in the frantic pace of everyday life. distraction. We can find time and space be very destructive, such as the content families striving every day that countless If stillness and quiet are essential to the for one another here and now. of some TV programs, movies, video young people get their start in life, dis- spiritual life, then speed and noise are its If we do, we may find our sense of games or the Internet. covering the art of living with respect enemies. They are enemies of family life reverence growing for our families and I recall a family visit during which and compassion. as well. The pace of our lives separates us. also for the rest of the world as well. the boys wanted me to see their new In our hurry to have more and do more, we video game. The parents normally exhib- (Father Herbert Weber is pastor of become isolated from family members. (Tim Clark is youth minister at Pax ited great control over what came into St Peter Parish in Mansfield, Ohio.) † Relationships don’t come simply as a Christi Parish in Eden Prairie, Minn.) † Discussion Point Family life thrives on faith, love This Week’s Question “Parents and children can get involved with so many What do you consider the most harmful form of pres- activities—all of which are good in and of them- sure on today’s family as an institution? Why? selves—that family time suffers. Also, faith is not first anymore.” (Lauren Alvarez, Mobile, Ala.) “Television. I’m just amazed at how free it has become these days in terms of language and sexual- Lend Us Your Voice ity.” (Denise McGinty, Newcastle, Wyo.) An upcoming edition asks: What does “mercy” mean “We’re often multitasking on so many different things. in your own words? What is one way you can exercise

We need to allow ourselves the time to slow down, to Catholic Sun mercy? pray and to just be together as a family.” (Randy Raus, Marietta, Ga.) To respond for possible publication, write to Faith “The media all around because we are pounded by it Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. day after day.” (Monique Mierlot, Elk Grove, Calif.) 20017-1100. † CNS photo by Paul Finch, Page 10 The Criterion Friday, February 14, 2003 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Parish Diary/Fr. Peter J. Daly Important events: The Council of Chalcedon The rosary is

Sixteenth in a series human nature so that his human nature was It convened on Oct. 8, 451. Marcion making a different from other humans. This heresy thought that the pope, rather than the The 16th of my 50 most important was later called Monophysitism. emperor, should preside at the Church’s comeback events in Catholic history is the Council Emperor Theodosius II was a friend of councils, and he invited Pope Leo to do of Chalcedon in 451. Eutyches. He decided to call another so. Leo did not make the trip from Rome Sometimes we see them hung from It proclaimed once and council at Ephesus in 449, inviting only to Chalcedon (Attila and the Huns were rearview mirrors. At wakes, we see them for all the orthodox supporters of Eutyches. That did not invading Italy at the time and he thought it wrapped around the doctrine that Jesus include Pope Leo I, who was to go down best to stay there), but he was technically hands of the corpse. Christ was one person in history as Pope Leo the Great. Leo did the president of the council. Nearly every Catholic with two distinct have several representatives at the council, The Council of Chalcedon reversed the has one somewhere. natures, divine and but they spoke only Latin and couldn’t decisions made at Ephesus, tried Patriarch Many people carry one human. understand what was being said in Greek Dioscoros for what he did at Ephesus and in their pocket or It took Christians a or make themselves understood. stripped him of his bishopric, and con- purse. They reveal long time to under- Patriarch Dioscoros of Alexandria took demned the teachings of Eutyches. Pope their Catholic identity stand who Jesus was. over the council, refused to allow the read- Leo’s representatives read Pope Leo’s when they have to pull You would think that the First Council of ing of Pope Leo’s apostolic letter, called his Tome, which asserted that “he who them out when going Nicaea and the First Council of Tome, and demanded that all 170 bishops became man in the form of a servant is he through metal detec- Constantinople had decided that question, present sign a sheet agreeing with Eutyches. who in the form of God created man.” He tors. Children often get one as a gift for but it was still being debated in the fifth Pope Leo was incensed. He refused to asserted that the divine and human natures First Communion. The media uses it as a century. The Council of Ephesus in 431 recognize the council’s proceedings. He were united in one person in Christ. symbol of Roman Catholicism. condemned Nestorianism, which denied wrote to Theodosius and demanded that “Peter has spoken through Leo,” the No doubt about it, the rosary is a cultural that Mary was the mother of God. It con- he call another council to right the injus- council declared. “Anathema to him who “icon” of Catholic life. firmed that Jesus was only one person, not tices of the “robber synod,” as he called teaches otherwise.” But, in recent years, it has been little two as Nestorius had taught. the council. The emperor ignored him. That did not bring peace, though, to more than a religious accessory. While That didn’t satisfy everyone. One who Theodosius died in 450. The new Christendom. Today, about 10 million many Catholics, myself included, may disagreed was the monk Eutyches, who emperor, Marcion, agreed to call a new members of Eastern Churches trace their always have carried a rosary in our pockets, lived in Constantinople. He was convinced council, this one in Chalcedon, directly origins to the Nestorians or the we hardly ever actually prayed it. that Christ’s divine nature absorbed his across the Bosporus from Constantinople. Monophysites. † For a long time, I stopped praying the rosary because I just didn’t like it. It Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes seemed mindlessly repetitious. Its piety seemed excessively focused on Mary and much too little focused on Jesus. At a time Celebrating love all day, every day when the Church was rediscovering the Scriptures, the rosary seemed “unscrip- The world according to Oprah has a lot the heart of married love. Or, sad folks who good seems to have mushroomed into the tural.” to say about love. She’s had television mistake promiscuous sex for love and abor- skewed examples we see today. These may That has begun to change. We have shows about courtship, tion for self-fulfillment, and then complain range from silly to depraved, from the begun to appreciate again the rosary and its or the lack thereof, of being disappointed with love and life. mindless “Bachelorette” show on TV to the proper role in our prayer life. We don’t say planning a marriage Naturally, the idea of love has changed truly evil Man/Boy Love organization. One it during Mass as in the old days (and rather than a wedding, over time, along with national borders and is a trivialization of the most important shouldn’t), but more and more on Saturdays and so on. She’s even styles of governing. Greeks described love virtue we live by, and the other a grotesque we are saying it together before or after generated a male as an ideal of affection and sexual passion distortion of it. Mass. “clone” named Dr. shared with others of the opposite, or some- Christians gain their idea of love from My uncle Bill, a priest for more than Phil, who hands out times the same, sex. Even Greek gods (not the triune God, who is love intrinsic in soul, 50 years, prayed it when he was tired or no-nonsense advice to the Hollywood kind) indulged in its delights body and spirit. God’s divine affection for distracted. He called it his “resting prayer.” the lovelorn and the and contrivances. his creatures, and they for him are reflected It could be said without too much intellec- simply “lorn.” In medieval times, courtly love was the in the marital, fraternal and communal love tual effort and without his glasses. This is not a criticism of Oprah or Dr. thing. Marriages usually were political and of humans. Or, it should be. People have called the rosary the “sim- Phil. I believe we need to examine cultural social unions, with little or no consideration God’s love for us is eternal and uncondi- ple psalter” or the “poor man’s office.” attitudes about love, and my hat is off to given to the compatibility of spouses. It was tional. Our love for him, our spouses, rela- While the monks had the time and compan- them for trying to raise our awareness of the game of romantic dalliance and poetry tives, friends and community should be the ionship to pray the psalms together every such things. It’s just that, for an aged inno- among royal courtiers that earned the name same. day, the ordinary person couldn’t do that. cent like myself, what’s revealed on her of love, with no mention of what passed for St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians: “There The rosary, however, could be a kind of show is often shocking and painful. it among the peasants. are in the end three things that last: faith, Liturgy of the Hours for the layperson. We see couples who’ve lived together Love is hard to define but, like true art, hope and love, and the greatest of these is The rosary can be prayed privately, even for years now planning extravagant wed- we think we know it when we see it. Still, love.” We believe in God and we hope that in public. People pray it on the way to dings to mark their official coupling, com- in most societies past and present, what his promise will be fulfilled. But, when we work, on buses or trains. It is a simple plete with the white dress and other virginal feels good physically and emotionally, and love as he loves us, we’ll celebrate St. Val- prayer for busy lives. accoutrements. They seem clueless as to the what works to most peoples’ advantage in entine’s day every moment of our lives. I pray the rosary while I am driving. It is significance of the event or the trappings human interaction, is honored as a virtue an alternative to the irritation of the radio thereof. and sometimes labeled as love. (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the and an antidote to the irritation of the traf- We hear about fractured families who’ve Unfortunately, as Oprah’s show often Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular fic. I leave a rosary in the car’s cup holder forgotten, or never knew, that children are demonstrates, misunderstanding of what is columnist for The Criterion.) † and can say a decade even on short trips. The rosary is a community prayer. Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister Families can say it together after dinner. People can pray it while walking on hikes and pilgrimages. Children and adults can Is sweet obsession good all the time? say it together. Pope John Paul II has proclaimed a year Valentine cards and candy have been dis- bles, tea, red wine and soy products. … Now that I’m older, of the rosary from October 2002 to October played in stores since the day after New Chocolate and cocoa contain high concen- alas I am bolder 2003. He said the rosary is “nothing other Year’s, sometimes side- trations of antioxidants.” in sating this than to contemplate, with Mary, the face of by-side with post- The antioxidants include polyphenols, hunger acute. Christ.” Christmas merchan- which help ward off cancer, and flavonoids, But don’t be in panic; The pope has changed things a bit to dise. Midst the multiple which promote higher HDL (the so-called my habit’s organic. make the rosary more scriptural, just as he choices of candy, “good cholesterol level”). HDL protects the Others share in my glut: did with the Stations of the Cross. He has chocolate strongly pre- heart by carrying away excess cholesterol ‘bout it, books are written added five new “mysteries” for contempla- dominated. No wonder, from the arteries. These antioxidants are ‘cause many are smitten tion, which he calls the “luminous myster- since chocolate found in varying degrees in cocoa and by a bar or a pot ies.” Now there are 20 mysteries. remains the most cocoa butte as well as milk and dark choco- or a bit or a jot He suggested that the new “mysteries of sought after gift for late. of good chocolate. light” be prayed on Thursdays and the joy- most special occasions, The downside is that stressed people ful mysteries now be said on Mondays and according to the reports I’ve read over tend to overeat, and overeating causes What’s important is loving chocolate Saturdays. Each of these new “mysteries of many years. weight gain. Chocolate is also high in sugar in moderation. As St. Paul said to the light” reveals something about Jesus and Although, traditionally, men buy choco- and it contains caffeine. Philippians (Phil 4:5): “Let your moder- his mission. late for the women in their lives, this trend The hospital newsletter also said, ation be known to all men.” No, he The five luminous mysteries are: 1) the seems to be turning. Men now feel more “Chocoholic isn’t a joke term. That’s wasn’t talking about chocolate. If we baptism of the Lord in the Jordan, 2) the relaxed about enjoying chocolate, too, espe- because some chocolate-lovers can become ponder his point, however, it surely miracle at the Wedding at Cana, 3) the cially since research shows that chocolate is addicted, hiding their habit and then feeling applies, because “moderation” means proclamation of the kingdom and call to proving to be a healthy as well as tasty guilty and out of control.” This reminded forbearance—a willingness to waive conversion, 4) the Transfiguration of the treat. me of a light verse I wrote years ago when I one’s rights to something. Lord, and 5) the institution of the Eucharist. Yet, it was from a lady-produced realized that I, myself, was in the grips of But can’t we wait to do this “waiv- The rosary is making a comeback. newsletter that I learned about this health liking chocolate too much: ing” until next month when Lent begins? Actually, it had never gone away. The grace factor. In the winter issue of Regarding was always at our fingertips; we just had to Women & Healthcare from Women’s Sweet Obsession (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of reach into our pockets and pull it out. Hospital of Indianapolis, I read that “choco- Forsooth (it’s the truth)! Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, lates may have some of the same disease- I acquired my habit is a regular columnist for The (Father Peter J. Daly is a columnist for fighting antioxidants found in fruits, vegeta- in shy youth. Criterion.) † Catholic News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, February 14, 2003 Page 11

Fixth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Feb. 17 Friday, Feb. 21 Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003 Seven Founders of the Order Peter Damian, bishop and of Servites, religious doctor of the Church • Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 relatives. They could not enter into any Genesis 4:1-15, 25 Genesis 11:1-9 commerce. It is easy to imagine how des- • 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 Psalm 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21 Psalm 33:10-15 • Mark 1:40-45 perate their lives must have been. Also, Jews of those days long ago Mark 8:11-13 Mark 8:34-9:1 thought that such a devastating disease The Book of Leviticus provides this could only result from serious sin. Noth- Tuesday, Feb. 18 Saturday, Feb. 22 weekend’s liturgy with its first reading. ing else could set nature awry to that Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5 The Chair of Peter, Apostle Leviticus is one of extent. At the time of Jesus, therefore, the five books of the and before, people assumed lepers them- Psalm 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4 1 Peter 5:1-4 Old Testament. selves once had sinned, or perhaps their Mark 8:14-21 Psalm 23:1-6 Collectively called the parents had sinned and handed on to their Matthew 16:13-19 Pentateuch, from the descendants the awful effect of their sins. Wednesday, Feb. 19 Greek word for “five,” This reading gives the Mosaic law that Genesis 8:6-13, 20-22 Sunday, Feb. 23 these books historically lepers should separate themselves from Psalm 116:12-15, 18-19 Seventh Sunday in have been the most society. important documents St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians Mark 8:22-26 Ordinary Time of the Jewish religion. is the second reading this weekend. Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25 They are the basic law The people of Corinth were notori- Thursday, Feb. 20 Psalm 41:2-5, 13-14 of life and are attributed to Moses. ously lax. Actually, even in the generally Genesis 9:1-13 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 This does not mean that at some point immoral world of the Roman Empire, Psalm 102:16-18, 19-23, 29 Mark 2:1-12 Moses literally put pen to paper and com- Corinthians were considered virtually as posed these books. Rather, it means that libertines. Mark 8:27-33 they contain traditions and beliefs that are Paul had to face many physical short- believed to have come down through the comings when he wrote to the people of generations from Moses. Corinth. He had to urge the Christians of person than Moses is present in the person an illness, he also eradicates the effect of Frequently found in all the books of the Corinth to restrain themselves from all of the Lord. sin. Rid of sin, the man is whole and Pentateuch are detailed, almost pedantic, physical excesses. This reading is an Secondly, Jesus allows the leper to greatly joyful. instructions about the most basic activities example of his teaching in this regard. approach him. Few others, if any, would Leprosy, of whatever clinical descrip- of human life. In this context, this week- The Gospel of Mark supplies us with have dared to allow a leper to come so tion, rarely occurs anymore in the United end’s reading is not at all unusual. the Gospel reading. close. States. Sin, however, is everywhere. So For a very, very long time, people of The story is easy to imagine, given the Thirdly, Jesus acknowledges the leper’s are the effects of sin: guilt, intense regret, the Middle East were tormented by attitudes and realities of life among the faith then cures him. hopelessness and despair. chronic, progressive and highly destruc- contemporaries of Jesus. A leper appears Essential to understanding the story is Jesus has the power to relieve all this. tive dermatological problems that they on the scene, and he approaches Jesus. the theory about sin’s connection with lep- Indeed, Jesus cured the leper. He will cure called “leprosy.” The leper believes in Jesus, saying that if rosy. Not only does Jesus heal the man of us, if we approach, and if we believe. † Modern scientists do not think that this it is the Lord’s will, the leprosy will be health problem was Hansen’s disease, or cured. Indeed, Jesus cures him. Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen classic leprosy, a disease that is familiar to The man, understandably thrilled at the millions of American Catholics because of turn of events, tells everyone. Secondarily, the ministry of Blessed Father Damien de Mark is setting the stage for the resent- New liturgical guidelines Veuster in Moloka’i in Hawaii. ment against Jesus that will climax with For many years, the U.S. government the Crucifixion. operated a hospital in Carrville, La., for People, and more importantly the persons suffering from Hansen’s disease. authorities, begin to realize that Jesus are required for all parishes Development of the “miracle drugs” and could attract a following significant We don’t often visit other churches for In 2002, the U.S. bishops adopted a antibiotics around the time of, and after, enough to tip the scales of the uneasy QMass. But the confusion about stand- standard policy for all dioceses in the World War II greatly relieved the problem truce with the conquering Romans and the ing, sitting and kneel- United States. Theoretically, this policy, of Hansen’s disease. conquered Jews. ing is amazing. based mostly on provisions in the revised However, even if the ancients suffered We usually just fol- Roman Missal, should be in effect for all from something else in the sense of clini- Reflection low the crowd, but is parishes in the United States. cal definition, they suffered greatly from The Church brings us the story of this there any rule that In the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, the this malady. People long ago had no idea miracle as told in Mark’s Gospel. It sets parishes are supposed policy is as follows: of contagion, but they knew that proxim- the stage with the reading from Leviticus. to follow? (Ohio) ity to an infected person was a risk. Several elements are important in Introductory rites and Liturgy of the “Lepers” were ostracized in the most dra- Mark. First, the leper believes in Jesus and Before responding Word: conian way. They were forced to keep he approaches Jesus. In effect, the leper Ato your question in • Stand from the beginning of Mass their distance from others, even from defies the Law of Moses, but a greater detail, it is worth until the first Scripture reading. reminding ourselves that the posture we • Sit during the first and (on Sundays) assume at the celebration of Mass is more second readings. than mere etiquette or manners. • Stand from the Gospel acclamation My Journey to God As the instructions for Mass point out, (usually Alleluia) until the end of the the entire eucharistic liturgy is carried out Gospel. by signs that express, nourish and • Sit during the homily. strengthen our faith. • Stand during the creed and general The Sky Is Less Grand The postures and gestures (sitting, intercessions. kneeling, standing and bowing) we (In Memoriam) assume as the assembled body of Christ at Liturgy of the Eucharist and concluding Mass are among the most obvious and rite: Dreams explode meaningful of those signs. We do them as • Sit from the preparation of the gifts above a murmuring landscape, responses of faith to what is going on at until the end of the priest’s prayer begin- searing a panorama of mourners, that time in the celebration. ning “Pray brethren ... .” wrapping history in somber tributes We also need to remember that, • Remain standing until the conclusion that linger because of cultural differences, these pos- of the “Holy, holy, holy.” like smoking trails tures change from time to time and place • Kneel after the “Holy, holy, holy” of postponed revelations. to place. Kneeling, for example, is not the until the Amen at the end of the sign of reverence in other countries that it Eucharistic Prayer. Emulating Emerson, is for us. • Stand from the Our Father until after we “look upon the sky For centuries, even in Europe, people the “Lamb of God.” as less grand as it sets down never knelt at Mass, which explains why • Kneel after “Lamb of God” until the over less worth in the population.” numerous older churches have no kneel- distribution of Communion begins. ers. Standing was obligatory and the nor- • Make a slight bow of reverence to the With tears that clear the smoky clouds, mal posture during Mass on Sundays and Body and Blood of the Lord when we then empower impending heroes during the Easter season. Bishops in some approaching to receive Communion.

to challenge the firmament again, Florida Catholic countries have policies different from ours • Stand when receiving Communion. honoring the perished pioneers even today. • Sit or kneel during the reflection time and igniting freshened dreams Now to answer your question, conflict- after Communion. with auspicious affirmation. ing news stories over the past several • Stand from the “Let us pray” before years, and in some places premature adop- the prayer after Communion until the end

By Shirley Vogler Meister CNS photo by Steve Paradis, tion of “official” practices which, in fact, of Mass. were only tentative regulations never offi- (Shirley Vogler Meister is a member of Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis and is cially adopted, have resulted in a bewil- Most of these instructions reflect long- a regular columnist for The Criterion. She wrote this poem after the Challenger dering variety of customs concerning pos- standing practice in the United States. One disaster in 1986 as a tribute to astronauts that have died during space missions.) † tures at Mass, in some regions of the or two are newer. They are, however, the country more than others. present standard for U.S. parishes. † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, February 14, 2003

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The Criterion welcomes announcements of archdiocesan 56th St., Indianapolis. Sham- sessions, 7 p.m. Information: St., Beech Grove. Prayer group, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Church and parish open-to-the-public activities for “The rauction 2003 preview party, “La 317-255-3666. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian Active List.” Please be brief—listing date, location, event, Bella Tradizione de la Cathedral St., Indianapolis. Adult religious Famiglia,” (“The Beautiful February 25-March 25 St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 sponsor, cost and time. Include a phone number for verifi- education, 7:30 p.m. Informa- Traditions of the Cathedral St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Central Ave., Indianapolis. tion: 317-638-5551. cation. No announcements will be taken by telephone. Family”), 7-9 p.m., $125 per Central Ave., Indianapolis. Bible sharing, 7 p.m. Informa- Notices must be in our office by 10 a.m. Monday the week person includes preview party Systematic Training for Effective tion: 317-283-5508. Cordiafonte House of Prayer, of (Friday) publication: The Criterion, The Active List, and Shamrauction on Feb. 22 at Parenting (STEP) programs, 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. 1400 N. Meridian St. (hand deliver), P.O. Box 1717, the school. Information and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Information and St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday Thursday silent prayer group, Indianapolis, IN 46206 (mail); 317-236-1593 (fax), reservations: 317-542-1481. registration: 317-236-1526. Dr. E., Indianapolis. Marian 9:30 a.m. Information: 317-543- [email protected] (e-mail). Movement of Priests prayer 0154. February 21-23 February 28-March 2 cenacle, Mass, 7-8 p.m. Informa- February 14 South, .8 mile east of 421 South, Mount St. Francis Retreat Saint Meinrad Archabbey and tion: 317-842-5580. Fridays Marian College, St. Francis Hall 12 miles south of Versailles). Center, 101 St. Anthony Dr., School of Theology, 200 Hill St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, “Covenant Sunday Holy Hour,” Mount St. Francis. “Dreams Dr., St. Meinrad. “Simplicity: A Holy Spirit Church, 7243 E. 10th Main St., Plainfield. Adoration Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- 2:30 p.m., Mass, 3:30 p.m. with and Spirituality,” $95 per person. Way of Life,” Benedictine Father St., Indianapolis. Bible study, of the Blessed Sacrament, matic Renewal, prayer meeting, Father Elmer Burwinkel. Infor- Information: 812-923-8817 or Noël Mueller, presenter. Infor- Gospel of John, 7-8:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317- mation: 812-689-3551 or e-mail e-mail [email protected]. mation: www.saintmeinrad.edu. Information: 317-353-9404. 927-6900. [email protected] or log on St. Lawrence Parish, Chapel, to Schoenstatt Web site at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Daily Cordiafonte House of Prayer, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. February 14-16 www.seidata.com/~eburwink College, St. Mary-of-the- Our Lady of the Greenwood 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Woods. College theater Depart- Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian Tuesday silent prayer hour, ment, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Benedic- 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit February 16-20 ment, As You Like It, Fri. and St., Greenwood. Perpetual ado- 7 p.m. Information: 317-543- tion and Mass. 0154. Weekend, $250 per couple. Mary, Queen of Peace Church, Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m., $8 ration. Information: 317-545-7681. 1005 W. Main St., Danville. adults, $5 students and senior St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. Holy Rosary Church, 520 Wednesdays Parish mission, “We Are His citizens. Information: 812-535- 46th St., Indianapolis. Spanish Stevens St., Indianapolis. Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. February 15 People,” Redemptorist Fathers 5265. prayer group and conversation, Tridentine (Latin) Mass, Mon.- 30th St. (behind St. Michael Cordiafonte House of Prayer, Peter Schavitz and Daniel 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-546- Fri., noon; Wed., Fri., 5:45 p.m. Church), Indianapolis. Marian 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Andree, presenters, 6:30 p.m. February 22 4065. Information: 317-636-4478. prayers for priests, 3-4 p.m. Silent prayer day, 9 a.m.- each evening. Information: 317- Jonathan Byrd Banquet Center, Information: 317-271-8016. 2:30 p.m., bring lunch, freewill 745-4284. 100 Byrd Way (I-65 at the Saturdays St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 offering. Information: 317-543- Greenwood exit), Greenwood. Central Ave., Indianapolis. Our Lady of the Greenwood Clinic for Women (abortion 0154. February 18 “Small Communities of Faith” clinic), 3606 W. 16th St., Marian College, 3200 Cold seminar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $20 per Leave a telephone number to be Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian contacted by a member of the St., Greenwood. Rosary and Indianapolis. Pro-life rosary, Oldenburg Academy, 1 Twister Spring Road, Indianapolis. person includes lunch. Informa- prayer group. Prayer line: 317- Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 7 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Circle, Oldenburg. Registration Saint Meinrad School of Theo- tion: 317-236-1430 or 800-382- 767-9479. for Class of 2007, 9-11:30 a.m. logy, Exploring Our Catholic 9836, ext. 1430. Immaculate Heart of Mary Holy Rosary Church, 520 Information: 812-934-4440, ext. Faith Workshop, “The Dogmatic St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Church, 5692 Central Ave., Stevens St., Indianapolis. 231. Constitution on Divine Revela- Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Tridentine Mass, 9 a.m. tion (Dei Verbum),” presenter, Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meri- (Little Flower) Parish, Chapel, Indianapolis. Marian Movement 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. of Priests prayer cenacle for Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, Benedictine Father Matthias dian St., Indianapolis. Systema- St. Patrick Church, 950 Prospect Neuman, 7-9 p.m., $30, less for tic Training for Effective Parent- Perpetual adoration. Information: laity, 1 p.m. Information: 317- 1005 W. Main St., Danville. 317-357-3546. 253-1678. St., Indianapolis. Mass in Valentine dinner, “Share Your seniors. Registration: 317-955- ing (STEP) programs, 9 a.m.- English, 4 p.m. 6451. 3 p.m. Information and registra- Heart,” $12.50 per person, child- St. Thomas More Church, 1200 Holy Rosary Church, 520 care available, advance take-out tion: 317-236-1526. February 18-March 25 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Stevens St., Indianapolis. Adora- St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe orders. Information: 317-745- Perpetual adoration. tion of the Blessed Sacrament, Road W., Sellersburg. “Be Not Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Marian College, St. Francis Hall, 4284. between Masses, noon-5:45 p.m. Afraid” holy hour, 3:30- Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meri- 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indian- Weekly Information: 317-636-4478. 4:30 p.m. Primo Banquet Hall, 2615 dian St., Indianapolis. Systema- apolis. Parish nursing informa- tic Training for Effective tion session, 9:30-11:30 a.m. National Ave., Indianapolis. Sundays SS. Francis and Clare Church, Monthly Parenting (STEP) programs, Information: 317-955-6132. Seventh annual St. Jude Parish Holy Rosary Church, 520 5901 Olive Branch Road, 6:30-8 p.m. Information and reg- Sweetheart Dinner/Dance, Mass, Stevens St., Indianapolis. Greenwood. Adoration of the Third Sundays istration: 317-236-1526. Cathedral High School, 5225 E. 6:30 p.m., dinner 7:30 p.m., $25 Tridentine Mass, 9:30 a.m. Infor- Blessed Sacrament, 7 a.m.- Christ the King Church, 1827 per person, $50 couple. Informa- 56th St., Indianapolis. Sham- February 19 mation: 317-636-4478. 9 p.m., rosary and Divine Mercy Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- tion: 317-786-4371. rauction 2003, “La Bella Chaplet, 11 a.m. Information: polis. Exposition of the Blessed Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Tradizione de la Cathedral St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. 317-859-HOPE. Sacrament, 2 p.m.-7 a.m. St. Gabriel’s Loft, 5505 Bards- Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meri- Famiglia” (“The Beautiful Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- (Monday), rosary, 8 p.m. Open town Road, Louisville, Ky. dian St., Indianapolis. Indiana- Traditions of the Cathedral polis. Mass in Vietnamese, St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. until midnight. Catholic Single Adults Club, polis Deanery Council of Family”), 5 p.m. cocktails and 2 p.m. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- Valentine party, 8-10:30 p.m. Catholic women, third quarterly hors d’oeuvres, 6 p.m. grand polis. Young adult bible study, Third Mondays Information: 502-491-8789. meeting, 10 a.m. Information: buffet, 8 p.m. oral auction, mid- Christ the King Church, 1827 6:15-7:15 p.m. Information: 317- St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. 56th 317-852-5451. night buffet, black tie optional, Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- 632-9349. St., Indianapolis. Young $125 per person includes pre- February 16 polis. Exposition of the Blessed Widowed Group (by archdioce- February 20 view party, 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 21, St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Sacrament, 7:30-9 p.m., rosary St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, san Office for Youth and Family Indiana Statehouse, east entrance at the school. Information and Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- for world peace, 8 p.m. Chapel, 46th and Illinois streets, Ministries), 7:30 p.m. Child-care steps, 200 W. Washington St., reservations: 317-542-1481. polis. Black History Month, Indianapolis. Prayer service for available. Information: 317-236- Indianapolis. Indiana Citizens to “Celebrating Our Ancestry,” St. Gabriel Church, 6000 W. peace, 6:30-7:15 p.m. 1586. Mass, 10 a.m., soul food dinner Abolish Capital Punishment and February 23 34th St., Indianapolis. Spanish following Mass. Information: Amnesty International, “Witness St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Mass, 5 p.m. St. Thomas More, 1200 N. Third Wednesdays to End the Death Penalty,” Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- 317-632-9349. Indiana, Mooresville. Mass, Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th 12:30-1:30 p.m. Information: polis. Black History Month, Mondays 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-831- Ave., Beech Grove. Holy hour Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 317-839-1618. Youth Sunday, Mass, 10 a.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1431. and rosary, 6 p.m. Information: 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. youth social, 1-4 p.m. Informa- 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. 317-784-5454. Rededication Mass, 2 p.m. Infor- February 21 tion: 317-632-9349. Rosary, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays mation: 317-638-5551. SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Our Lady of the Greenwood St. Jude Church, 5353 McFar- Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 1347 Marian College, Marian Hall, Our Lady of the Greenwood Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., land Road, Indianapolis. Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Room 251, 3200 Cold Spring Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian Greenwood. Faith Sharing Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Information: 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre Cana Civitas Dei, Mass, 6:30 a.m.; Road, Indianapolis. “Meet the St., Greenwood. Prayer group, Group, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: 317-783-1445. Conference for engaged couples, breakfast, Indianapolis Athletic Franciscan Family,” winter lec- 7:30 p.m. 317-856-7442. 2-6 p.m., $30. Information: arch- Club, 350 N. Meridian St., $20, ture series, lecture, 3-5 p.m. diocesan Office for Family first-time guest $10. Informa- Information: 317-955-6213. Archbishop O’Meara Catholic St. Roch Church, 3600 S. St. Lawrence Chapel, 6944 E. Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Ministries, 317-236-1596 or 800- tion: 317-767-2775 or e-mail 46th St., Indianapolis. Adora- Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Indianapolis. Catholic Widowed 382-9836, ext. 1596. civitasdei_indy@CatholicExcha February 25 Holy hour, 7 p.m. tion of the Blessed Sacrament, Organization, 7-9:30 p.m. Infor- nge.com Christ the King School, 5858 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mass. mation: 317-784-1102. Mary’s King’s Village Schoen- Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis. Marian Center, 3356 W. 30th St., statt, Rexville (located on 925 Cathedral High School, 5225 E. Welcome Home series, six Indianapolis. Prayer group, St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 prayers for priests and religious, Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 9 a.m. Information: 317-257- polis. Adult bible study, 6 p.m. 2569. Information: 317-632-9349. 2 p.m. Third Thursdays Living the Spiritual Life in Cordiafonte House of Prayer, St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. St., New Albany. Shepherds of Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum the Culture of Death Monday silent prayer group, Christ prayers for lay and reli- Chapel, 9001 Haverstick Road, 7 p.m. Information: 317-543- gious vocations, 7 p.m. Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. 0154. Men’s Retreat — March 1, 2003 St. Malachy Church, 326 N. St. Elizabeth’s, 2500 Churchman Tuesdays Green St., Brownsburg. Liturgy Ave., Indianapolis. Daughters of With Dr. John Cuddeback of Christendom College St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe of the Hours, 7 p.m. Information: Isabella, Madonna Circle meet- Road W., Sellersburg. Shep- 317-852-3195. ing, noon, dessert and beverages St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church herds of Christ rosary, prayers served. Information: 317-849- Dr. John Cuddeback, 5840. Prof. of Philosophy, will after 7 p.m. Mass. Christ the King Chapel, 1827 318 N. 9th Street, Lafayette, Indiana Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- be giving three presen- Opens with Mass at 8 a.m., Ends at 3 p.m. Our Lady of the Greenwood polis. Marian prayers for priests, St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. tations to help Catholic Parish, Madonna Hall, 335 S. 5:30-6:30 a.m. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. men cope with the Meditations, Adoration, Confession Meridian St., Greenwood. Video Adoration of Blessed Sacrament, challenges of our mod- series of Father Corapi, 7 p.m. Fatima Knights of Columbus, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Mass, 5:45 p.m. ern culture. Please call by Feb. 25 to register — 765-742-1351 Information: 317-535-2360. 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- Information: 317-244-9002. polis. Euchre, 7 p.m. Informa- Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th tion: 317-638-8416. —See ACTIVE LIST, page 13 The Criterion Friday, February 14, 2003 Page 13 Pro-life director promotes ministries on EWTN

By Jennifer Lindberg Eucharist,” Sister Diane said. “When you walk into the shrine, Jesus is right in A recent appearance on the Eternal front of you. You don’t have to go

World Television Network by Servants searching him out. You don’t need a map Photo by Ben Brown of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane or a guide to locate the Blessed Carollo of Indianapolis has people talk- Sacrament. He is where he should be.” ing and calling about pro-life issues. Sister Diane said the trip reaffirmed Sister Diane, also the director of the her goals and gave her a venue to speak Office of Pro-Life Activities for the about pro-life issues, the establishment Archdiocese of Indianapolis, appeared of the Servants of the Gospel of Life on the Catholic global television network religious community in the archdiocese, last month in Irondale, Ala., where she and the importance of the Eucharist as a was interviewed by Jesuit Father Mitch call to adoration, prayer and unity. Pacwa about pro-life issues and the order “The Eucharist is the source and sum- she established specifically to promote mit of our lives,” she said. pro-life goals. Embracing the Eucharist will help “We have received a lot of phone calls others to be consistently pro-life, she on everything from post-abortion syn- said. drome, vocations and donations to “Each person is called to give witness Birthline to how to start pro-life groups,” to the dignity and sanctity of life,” Sister said Sister Diane. Diane said. “Witness has to be given in Father Pacwa has been the host of the home, at work and in the parish. EWTN’s main talk show since Mother There is no area of life that a witness Angelica, who founded the cable net- and a celebration of life should not be Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo, director of the archdiocesan Office of Pro-Life work, became ill. exhibited.” Activities, talks with Jesuit Father Mitch Pacwa, host of EWTN, last month. Sister Diane was on the About 30 people traveled with Sister On the EWTN show, Sister Diane show to discuss pro-life issues and the establishment of her new religious order in the Archdiocese of Diane and Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, spoke about how to minister to women Indianapolis. vicar general of the archdiocese, to the who have had abortions, discussed the taping at EWTN and for a visit to Mother Vatican’s recently released “Doctrinal order and how to get involved. Gospel of Life are invited to contact Angelica’s shrine in Hanceville, Ala. Note on some questions regarding the Sister Diane Carollo at 317-236-1521 or “When you walk into the shrine, there participation of Catholics in the political (Women between the ages of 18-45 who 800-382-9836, ext. 1521, or e-mail her at is an 8-foot monstrance with the life,” and explained the goal of her new are interested in the Servants of the [email protected].) † The Active List, continued from page 12

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Third Fridays B EECH G ROVE St. Francis Hall Chapel, Marian College, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- matic Renewal of Central Indiana, Mass and healing ser- vice, 7 p.m. We restore joints Third Saturdays St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s & inspire strength. Precious Infants monthly pro-life ministry, Mass for Life by arch- In your mind, you’re the same person you’ve always been. Ready to walk, run, play and compete diocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities, 8:30 a.m., drive to like you always have. It’s your body that won’t cooperate. Maybe it’s an old sports injury. Or a Clinic for Women (abortion recent fall. Or even arthritis. There are hundreds of reasons you may not be as active as you clinic), 3607 W. 16th St., Indian- apolis, for rosary, return to used to be. Fortunately, there’s one place you can count on to help. The Center for Joint church for Benediction. Replacement Surgery at St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers, Beech Grove and Indianapolis.

Fourth Wednesdays The Center is part of a complete program St. Thomas More Church, 1200 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. providing expert diagnosis and treatment Mass and anointing of the sick, of orthopedic injuries and arthritis. 6:30 p.m. Here, you’ll experience quality care from Fourth Sundays St. Francis Orthopedic services include everything from orthopedic specialists who are leaders in

St. Patrick Church, 1807 Poplar sports medicine to physical therapy to joint replacement ORTHOPEDICS St., Terre Haute. Tridentine surgery for patients with the most serious joint damage. the field of hip and knee replacement Mass, 3 p.m. Information: 812- surgery as well as state-0f-the-art joint 232-8518. restoration. The comfort and security of private rooms, backed by all the benefits of a full Last Sundays service hospital. And an entire team committed to doing everything they can to help you regain Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. your strength, and re-energize your life. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 11:15 a.m. Infor- Inspired to learn more? For information on our comprehensive mation: 317-636-4478.† Orthopedics program, including the Center for Joint Replacement Surgery, call (317) 782-7997.

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Ellithorpe. Grandfather of eight. Great-grandfather of 10. Retired Fort Wayne-South Bend McCLAUGHLIN, George A., 78, Prince of Peace, Madison, Rest in peace Jan. 28. Father of Andrew, John auxiliary bishop died on Feb. 4 and Thomas McLaughlin. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (CNS)—Bishop Please submit in writing to our VanNoy, Donald, Kenneth and Grandfather of five. Great- grandfather of one. Joseph R. Crowley, retired auxiliary office by 10 a.m. Mon. the Richard Day. Grandfather of bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- week of publication; be sure to one. Great-grandfather of two. NEWHOUSE, John J., 59, South Bend and former editor of Our state date of death. Obituaries FROEHLICH, Ralph Charles, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Sunday Visitor newspaper, died on Feb. 4 of archdiocesan priests and (Little Flower), Indianapolis, 78, St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis, at the age of 88. religious sisters serving our Jan. 22. Husband of Evelyn Jan. 23. Father of Jenny, Theresa archdiocese are listed elsewhere and Jason Newhouse. Brother of He died at the Holy Cross House at the (Lozykiewicz) Froehlich. Father University of Notre Dame, a care facility in The Criterion. Order priests of Lynn Boone, Angela, Annette, Theresa Meredith, Carolyn and brothers are included here, Susan, James, Ralph, Michael Parke and Robert Newhouse. for elderly priests. He had cancer, and had unless they are natives of the and William Froehlich. Grand- Grandfather of three. been ill for several weeks. His funeral archdiocese or have other father of 12. OLIVER, Martha, 82, St. Mass was celebrated on Feb. 8 at connections to it. GINDLING, Carolyn L., 91, Gabriel, Indianapolis, Jan. 26. St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend. ABBOTT, Mary Lou (Helt), St. Nicholas, Sunman, Feb. 1. OLLIS, Sally M., 76, St. Mary, “Bishop Crowley was the quintessential 70, St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Mother of Carol Goldsmith, Mitchell, Jan. 10. Mother of parish priest, devoted to the sacrament of Jan. 31. Mother of Velma Mary Grote, Roseann Prickel, Margaret Weber. Sister of Opal penance, to preaching and to the spiritual Bennett, Christine Boerner, Doris Walke, Edward and Lee Patrick, Carolyn, Ruby, care of the sick and dying,” said Bishop Kathy Cox, Kelly Ellson, Richard Gindling. Grandmother Carl, Cecil, James, Jerry and John M. D’Arcy of Fort Wayne-South Cecilia Foley, Kimberly Perkins of 22. Great-grandmother of 24. Frank East. Bend. “He was beloved throughout the and William Abbott. Sister of OSKAY, Bernadine L., 86, length and breadth of the diocese.” Patricia Barnes. Grandmother of HOAGLAND, Robert, 68, St. Jude, Indianapolis, Jan. 30. 26. Great-grandmother of two. St. Michael, Greenfield, Joseph Robert Crowley was born in Jan. 30. Husband of JoAnn Mother of Eugene, Ronald and Fort Wayne on Jan. 12, 1915, to Irish Bishop Joseph R. Crowley BAYT, Phillip A. “Buddy,” 69, Hoagland. Father of Mary Best, Timothy Oskay. Sister of Irene immigrant parents. He was baptized at Holy Trinity, Indianapolis, Kathleen Wilson, Joseph and Huffington, Betty Niccum and St. Joseph Church and served that parish presence in the Michiana area over the last Jan. 23. Husband of Phyllis Michael Hoagland. Brother of George Huffington. Grand- as pastor in 1967. 30 years was a blessing on all. His great Bayt. Father of Phyllis Roskam, Mary Ann Burton, Carolyn mother of eight. Mary Theofanis, Dr. Theresa “Bishop Crowley was a member of joy was the spiritual and pastoral care of Hoagland, Kathy Wagner and PADGETT, Ann K., 72, St. what has been called ‘the greatest genera- his parishioners.” and Judge Phillip E. Bayt. Richard Hoagland. Grandfather Michael, Greenfield, Jan. 23. tion,’ ” Bishop D’Arcy said. “The Catholic In addition to serving in five parishes Brother of Robert Bayt. of eight. Wife of Joseph Padgett. Mother Grandfather of five. priesthood was his ultimate goal, and he during nearly 50 years in the priesthood, HOMAN, Alferida, 86, of Bob, Greg, Mark and Pat BERIAULT, Arthur Leon, 85, Padgett. Sister of Mary Lou lived it with love and joy.” Bishop Crowley also held diocesan posts St. Gabriel, Connersville, Bishop Crowley served in the U.S. as vicar general, consultor, assistant chan- St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis, Feb. 7. Mother of Janice Baker, Patty Mann, Jan Oler, Jan. 30. Husband of Julia Jean Gazdecki, Matilda Pilgrim, Dick and John Hyre. Grand- Army Air Corps in 1942-46 in England, cellor and director of religious instruction. Beriault. Father of Patrice Jent, Mark and Maurice Homan. mother of 10. Great-grand- Africa and Italy during World War II, He also served as a member of the Antoinette MacKay, Denise Sister of Bertha Klein. mother of three. attaining the rank of captain. After the diocesan board of directors and diocesan Rice, Roxanne and Greg Grandmother of four. ROSE, Milton, 87, SS. Peter war, he returned briefly to his banking finance council, Catholic Charities board Beriault. HUBER, Lee M., 91, and Paul Cathedral, Indian- business before enrolling at St. Mary’s of directors, the Presbyteral Council, the BUSSING, Edward Stephen, St. Michael, Cannelton, Feb. 2. apolis, Jan. 30. College in St. Mary, Ky., and Saint priests’ personnel board and the advisory 68, St. Christopher, Indianapolis, Father of Jeannine Moore, SWIFT, Mary, 92, St. Michael, Meinrad Seminary in St. Meinrad. council of the diocesan newspaper, Jan. 15. Husband of Mary Agnes Dennis and Thomas Huber. Greenfield, Jan. 23. Mother of He was ordained a priest of the Fort Today’s Catholic. (Milharcic) Bussing. Father of Grandfather of 15. Great-grand- Maria Johnson and Carl Swift. Wayne-South Bend Diocese on May 1, In 1971, after being elevated to the Monica Condon, Marla father of 31. Sister of Joanna Ingle, Ange- 1953, at the age of 38. A month later, he hierarchy by Pope Paul VI, he was Greenway, Joe and John line, John and Joseph Mulinaro. was appointed assistant pastor of St. Peter ordained auxiliary bishop of the Diocese Bussing. Grandfather of six. KOMLANC, Dorothy J., 80, Holy Trinity, Indianapolis, Grandmother of six. Great- Parish in his hometown. of Fort Wayne-South Bend by Bishop Leo CARPENTER, Betty Jean, Jan. 26. Wife of Adolph grandmother of two. By 1958, he was editor of Our Sunday A. Pursley. 71, St. Joan of Arc, Indian- Komlanc. Mother of Monica WALKER, Elizabeth J. Visitor, a post he held for a decade, and Two years later, Bishop Crowley apolis, Jan. 22. Gerbick, Cynthia Johnson and (O’Neil), 82, St. Lawrence, saw its circulation reach almost 1 million. became chairman of the U.S. bishops’ CARPENTER, Helen D. Barbara Pearsey. Sister of Indianapolis, Feb. 1. Mother of He was named a monsignor in 1960. Committee on Communications. In his six (Sprigler), 91, St. Mary-of-the- Margaret Johnson and Richard David and James Walker. During the Second Vatican Council, he years as chairman, from 1973-79, he Knobs, St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Taylor. Grandmother of nine. Grandmother of five. Great- was moderator of the U.S. bishops’ press spearheaded the drive for an annual Jan. 31. Mother of Shirley Great-grandmother of one. grandmother of one. panel during the council’s final session. national collection to improve Catholic Andres. Sister of Emma KREILEIN, Eugene B., 81, WILLIAMS, Helen Jo, 79, Schroeder. Grandmother of two. He left Our Sunday Visitor to serve as communications. Since its inception, the Holy Family, New Albany, Christ the King, Indianapolis, pastor of his home parish, St. Joseph, in Catholic Communication Campaign has DARLING, Marion, 74, Jan. 30. Mother of Carolyn Jan. 30. Husband of Mary 1967. In 1969, he became rector of collected about $5 million annually for St. Martin, Yorkville, Feb. 4. (Faske) Kreilein. Father of Meade, Ann O’Connell, Teresa Husband of Donna Darling. Martha Arnold, Theresa Owsley, Sabo, Mary and Thomas St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend, a dioceses and grants. Brother of Lois Placke and Elaine Whitehead, George and Williams. Grandmother of 10. post he held until retirement. In 1990, Pope John Paul II accepted his Orville Darling. Uncle of sev- Joel Kreilein. Grandfather of WILSON, Lillian C., 62, “His great love was for St. Matthew resignation as auxiliary bishop. He also eral. eight. Great-grandfather of two. St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, Cathedral Parish,” Bishop D’Arcy said. resigned as rector of St. Matthew DAY, Thomas C., 63, Good MARTIN, Leroy, Jr., 82, Jan. 23. Wife of Ronald Wilson. “He was loved by Protestants, Catholics Cathedral. Shepherd, Indianapolis, Jan. 27. St. Anthony, Indianapolis, Mother of Bessie Layo, Paul and Jews. He taught religion in “I give thanks to God for his life of ser- Son of Cecilia Day. Father of Jan 26. Husband of Pauline and Peter Wilson. Sister of St. Matthew School. He never lost his love vice and love,” said Bishop D’Arcy. “May Tony Day. Brother of Judy (Purdue) Martin. Father of Wanda Mason and Roger for young people. He could be found daily God have mercy on his noble, priestly Brizendine, Kathy Henderson, Charlene Johns, Jim and Smith. Grandmother of four. at the bedside of the sick and dying. His soul.” † Alice Meisberger, Pauline Richard Martin. Brother of WILSON, Shirley Marie, 66, Morrell, Janet Walker, Mary Paulene Waffird and Gordon Annunciation, Brazil, Jan. 21. Mother of Robin Forbes, Dawn Franciscan Sister Carmen Hiebl was a teacher Smith, Roland and Tim Wilson. A Mass of Christian Burial community in 1937 and pro- Evansville, Ind., in the Sister of Ruby Eberle, Janet for Franciscan Sister Carmen fessed her final vows in 1943. Diocese of Evansville. She Harden, Margaret Nichols and Hiebl was celebrated on Sister Carmen taught at also taught at Catholic grade ATTORNEYS AT LAW Darrel “Jake” Courtney. Feb. 10 in the motherhouse Little Flower School, schools in Ohio, Illinois and Grandmother of six. chapel of the Congregation of St. Lawrence School, Our Missouri. WOOD, TUOHY, GLEASON, YARRITO, Julia A., 68, the Sisters of the Third Order Lady of Lourdes School and From 1975 until 1994, St. Anthony, Indianapolis, of St. Francis of Oldenburg. the former Holy Trinity Sister Carmen ministered as a MERCER & HERRIN, PC Jan. 21. Mother of Deborah Burial followed in the sisters’ School, all in Indianapolis. switchboard operator and Garcia, Pauline Mangin, Ginger cemetery. She also taught at St. Mary receptionist at the motherhouse Oder, Patricia, Cash and Star Sister Carmen died on School in New Albany and the convent in Oldenburg. She Serving Indiana since Adoption Alexander. Stepmother of Helen Feb. 7 at the age of 84. former St. Michael School in retired in 1994. Business Henderson, Linda Pena, Teresa Born in Kansas City, Mo., Charlestown as well as at She is survived by a sister, 1928, the Indiana Catholic Towns, Mary Alice, Sherry, Josephine Hiebl entered the St. Joseph School and Teresa Hiebl, of Kansas City, Real Estate John, Joseph and Leonard Oldenburg Franciscan St. Agnes School, both in Kan. † Conference since 1969 and Yarrito. Sister of Carol Pierce, the Archdiocese since 1975. Elder Law Margie and Peggy Hayward. Employment Law Grandmother of 22. Great- Franciscan Sister Rose Geneva Grantz was 94 General Practice in All Courts. grandmother of 15. Franciscan Sister Rose Holy Family School in minister at St. Ann Parish in Estate Planning YEAGER, Steve, 85, Sacred Geneva Grantz of Oldenburg Oldenburg, St. Vincent de Paul Hamilton, Ohio, a ministry Wills Heart, Clinton, Jan. 6. Husband died on Jan. 26. She was 94. School in Bedford, St. Mary position she held for 10 years. William J. Wood, of Vera (Forte) Yeager. Father A Mass of Christian Burial School in Rushville and Holy She later served as an indepen- James L. Tuohy, Trusts of JoAnn Ball, Diana Schmidt was celebrated on Jan. 28 at Name School in Beech Grove. dent contractor for St. Anthony Tax and Karen Schuchman. Brother the motherhouse chapel of the Sister Rose Geneva also Messenger. John L. Mercer, of Margaret Berrisford and Congregation of the Sisters of taught at Our Lady of Lourdes In 1991, Sister Rose Geneva John S. (Jay) Mercer, Powers of Attorney Helen Soyack. Grandfather of the Third Order of St. Francis School, St. Rita School and retired to the motherhouse at James K. Gilday, five. Great-grandfather of six. of Oldenburg. Burial followed Little Flower School, all in Oldenburg. Throughout her Accidents and Injuries in the sisters’ cemetery. Indianapolis. She also taught at retirement years, she continued Todd H. Belanger, YOUNGBLOOD, Jacqueline A native of New Albany, the former St. Vincent Home in an earlier ministry of corre- Insurance A., 80, Christ the King, Indian- Jennifer D. McNair Mary Rose Grantz entered the Vincennes, Ind., and St. An- sponding with prisoners. apolis, Jan. 21. Wife of Jack Jennifer R. Fitzwater Mediation Oldenburg Franciscan commu- thony School in Evansville, She is survived by one Youngblood. Mother of Kris nity in 1925 and professed her Ind., both in the Diocese of brother, Vincent Grantz of Kelly, Mike and Tim Young- OF COUNSEL Zoning final vows in 1931. Evansville, as well as at Santa Fe, N.M.; and three sis- blood. Grandmother of six. John Q. Herrin, Sister Rose Geneva was a Catholic grade schools in Ohio, ters, Bertha Bottorff of Mount J. Brian Niederhauser, 3400 Bank One Center Tower ZOELLER, Martha S., 90, teacher and principal at Catholic Kentucky, Missouri and Vernon, Ohio; Ursuline Sister Indianapolis, IN 46244-0942 St. Mary, New Albany, Jan. 25. grade schools for 52 years. Montana. Carmelita Grantz of Louisville, Eugene E. Henn, Mother of Charles and Robert 317-636-3551 She taught at Sacred Heart In 1979, Sister Rose Ky.; and Clara Quinkert of Sue Tuohy MacGill Zoeller. † School in Clinton, the former Geneva served as parish New Albany. † The Criterion Friday, February 14, 2003 Page 15

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