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Photos by Mary Ann Wyand Photos by Mary VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s document on the liturgy, Pope John Paul II, bishops and speakers at a Vatican conference called the council’s liturgical reforms a gift of the Holy Spirit. While the council’s goal of increasing people’s understanding of the Mass and their participation in it has been achieved, the pope and others said it was time to focus on what is too often missing: silence, reverence and a sense of mystery. “An aspect which must be cultivated with greater commitment in our communities is the experience of silence,” Pope John Paul wrote in a Dec. 4 apostolic letter marking the anniversary of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. When people’s daily lives are frantic and full of noise, “rediscovering the value of silence is vital,” the pope wrote in the document, which was distributed only in Italian. Pope John Paul said the liturgical reform of the Second Vatican Council was one of God’s greatest gifts to the Church in the 20th century. The reform, he said, “demonstrated how it is possible to join norms which St. Christopher parishioners Larry Lynch and Cathie Pfarr of Indianapolis pose for a picture with their new daughter, Marie Olga “Molly” Lynch, on guarantee the identity and decorum of the Oct. 26, her third birthday. Molly was adopted from Russia. liturgy with space for creativity and adap- tation that draw the liturgy closer to the expressive needs of various regions, situa- tions and cultures.” Russian orphan finds happiness A lack of respect for the norms, and not the reform itself, has led to some “serious abuses” that cast a shadow over the mys- with her new American parents tery being celebrated and that cause concern and tensions among Catholics, he By Mary Ann Wyand ents and relatives responded in her native said. language. Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria, Ill., “Kukla!” Her birth mother named her Olga. Her in a Nov. 30 pastoral letter, told people in Three-year-old Molly Lynch smiled, adoptive parents changed her name to his diocese that reverence during Mass, laughed and clapped her hands when Marie, after both of their grandmothers, expressed in words, gestures, music and she opened a birthday present and dis- and kept Olga as her middle name. Molly surroundings, inspires reverence for all of covered a doll. is her nickname. the Catholic faith and ultimately for God The recently adopted daughter of When she was 18 months old, the gov- himself. St. Christopher parishioners Larry ernment terminated her mother’s parental “I would ask everyone to show greater Lynch and Cathie Pfarr of Indianapolis rights and placed her in the orphanage, reverence for the mysteries we celebrate,” was delighted by the gifts, cake and which became her temporary home for Bishop Jenky said in his letter explaining party as she celebrated her third birthday 15 months. and commenting on the new General on Oct. 26 in her new home in America. Molly is a very happy child, Pfarr Instruction of the Roman Missal, which At the government orphanage in explained, except at bedtime—a common took effect in all U.S. dioceses on the first Veliki Luki, near the border of Russia childhood response in any country. Sunday of Advent. and Estonia, Molly loved to play with Her adoption was arranged by Inna See LITURGY, page 2 the other children and was especially Pecar of Kids First, an Indianapolis fond of the babies. agency that is licensed to place foreign During her first American birthday children with American parents. party, Molly held her new doll gently St. Elizabeth’s Pregnancy and Adoption and carefully “fed” her “milk” from a Services, an archdiocesan Catholic baby bottle. Charities agency in Indianapolis, also is As she played, Molly patiently licensed to facilitate international adop- repeated the Russian words for “doll” tions for children from Russia, China and Molly Lynch enjoys her birthday cake a and her other toys until her new par- See ADOPTION, page 8 month after arriving in America. Preparing for Christ includes recognizing his presence VATICAN CITY (CNS)—As during Advent was preparing to “meet to individual spiritual renewal. Christians count down to Christmas, the Christ who is coming to save us.” In “In these 60 years, how many rapid they should take seriously the Gospel’s addition to recalling his birth more than and upsetting social changes have prophetic appeal to “prepare the way of 2,000 years ago, he said, that means marked life in the world,” he said. the Lord, make straight his paths,” Pope “recognizing him present among us” “Humanity has become increasingly John Paul II said. today. interdependent and, following passing That spiritual invitation by St. John “Christ in fact visits us in everyday interests, has sometimes lost its refer- the Baptist is still valid today, as mil- people and events,” the pope said. ence point of ideal values,” he said. lions of people seek serenity and peace On Dec. 6, in a message marking the “Now humanity risks finding itself, as in their lives, the pope said at a noon 60th anniversary of the worldwide it were, without a soul—without the fun- blessing on Dec. 7. Focolare movement, the pope said the damental unifying principle for all its He said the key to spiritual growth modern age presents serious challenges projects and activities,” he said. † Page 2 The Criterion Friday, December 12, 2003

templation” called for in the liturgy LITURGY because, even though people are praying continued from page 1 together at Mass, they have a right not to be bombarded by an “arbitrary multiplica- The bishop said reverence at Mass tion of words and gestures.” starts with actions such as dressing appro- Cardinal Ivan Dias of Mumbai, India, CNS file photo by Nancy Wiechec priately and arriving on time; praying and said the Second Vatican Council high- reflecting on the readings before Mass; lighted “the common priesthood of the observing the one-hour fast before faithful and the communal aspect of the Communion; repenting of one’s sins; people of God in liturgical celebrations, going to confession frequently; perform- especially in the holy Mass.” ing acts of self-denial; and showing In the area of sacred music, the council Christian charity to others. encouraged singing by the entire assembly Participation in the Mass includes and the use of appropriate local music, he silence at appropriate times, Bishop Jenky said. said. Periods of silence allow the mystery Inculturation—allowing local culture to of Christ to “soak deeply into our soul” influence the music and gestures used in during the liturgy, he added. the liturgy—is especially important in The anniversary of the Vatican II docu- mission territories “to avoid the risk that ment also was celebrated with a daylong Christianity is considered a foreigner or Vatican conference sponsored by the even an intruder in the local culture,” the Congregation for Divine Worship and the cardinal said. Sacraments. Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago Claretian Father Matias Auge, a consul- told the conference there was need for tant to the congregation, told the confer- more study and a better understanding of ence that the Church faces the challenge what it means to participate in the liturgy. of balancing an individual’s need for a For many people, he said, “the empha- sense of devotion with the liturgy’s role as sis is on verbal response and physical ges- the prayer of a believing community. ture and, in fact, the post-conciliar experi- “Putting in harmony the needs of the ence is one of an extremely verbal liturgy individual and those of the community” with much activity going on.” would solve many of the tensions cur- While words, gestures and thinking are Pope John Paul II said Catholic communities should have a greater commitment to the experience of rently surrounding the liturgy, he said at part of participating and understanding, he silence in liturgy. His comments were made in a Dec. 4 apostolic letter marking the 40th anniversary of the Dec. 4 conference. said, emotion, feeling and an appreciation the Vatican II document on the liturgy. “In a society that lives in an increasingly frenetic manner, often Father Auge said the widespread feel- of beauty also are involved. dazed by noise and scattered by the transient, rediscovering the value of silence is vital,” the pope wrote. ing that the new Mass has lost a “sense of Pope John Paul, in a separate document mystery” must be addressed, but not by published on Dec. 3, said that while music based on sacred texts, he said. Its the congregation participate through giving in to an attitude that liturgy should Gregorian chant and pipe organs hold content and tempo must match the ges- singing. be “a strictly individual and purely private pride of place in Catholic liturgical music, tures and tone of the liturgical action it When all those at a Mass fulfill their affair.” the use of new compositions and other accompanies. assigned roles, he said, the result is a Father Auge said respect must be given instruments are appropriate at Mass if Secular music is not appropriate at “spiritual climate that makes the liturgical to the “spaces for silence, prayer and con- they reflect the sacredness of the occasion Mass, the pope said, nor are “elitist” moment truly intense, participatory and and help people pray. attempts to “introduce into the liturgy fruitful.” Sacred music functions both as a way ancient or contemporary compositions Pope John Paul asked the Congregation Correction to pray and to praise God as well as a way which, while perhaps having artistic for Divine Worship and the Sacraments as to involve the entire congregation in the value, indulge in a language that is incom- well as bishops and priests around the A typographical error in a caption on celebration of the Mass, he said in the prehensible.” world to be more vigilant in assuring an page 9 in the Dec. 5 issue should have document marking the 100th anniversary The papal document also emphasized appropriate use of suitable liturgical read: Bishop Chatard High School seniors of a document on sacred music written by the importance of well-trained choirs, can- music and to promote both the training of Derek DiSalvo and Ryan Baker celebrate Pope Pius X. tors and instrumentalists not only in mak- liturgical musicians and the work of com- the Trojans’ Class 3A state title. † The music used at Mass must be sacred ing the Mass beautiful, but also in helping posers. †

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Peggy Butler, one of the co-chairs of Submitted photo throughout the year by donations of Every family that comes through the the Christmas Store, has said that the little new items, and also by gifts of money doors of the Christmas Store in Terre offering of money that the needy give can being used by “shoppers” to go find Haute—by appointment and having been help them to have a sense of ownership items for the needy in stores. The approved—gets two items of clothing, when they shop at the store. Christmas Store is always in need of two pair of underwear and two pair of This year, Butler said that little boys’ donations. socks, not to mention a stocking full of clothing (sizes 5, 6, 7 and 8) are running personal care items. low, as are toys, women’s lingerie and Additionally, each child under 18 gets small-size socks. Left, Willie Scully, from left, a member a toy and each family receives one house- But both stores can use whatever new of St. Patrick Parish in Terre Haute, hold item, like a lamp or a comforter. items can be sent, or whatever monetary and Joey Etling, Mark Schmitz and Everything donated or purchased for donations people can afford. Danny Etling from St. Patrick School the Terre Haute store must be, without a That’s not to mention the core of volun- in Terre Haute help check the toys doubt, brand new. That means that, every teers that is needed to staff the stores. In before they are given away at this year, the store is giving out around December, each store has two or three year’s free Christmas Store in Terre $2 million worth of gifts—and all of it shifts of volunteers to keep things moving. Haute. Scully is a regular volunteer at free to the needy. 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OPINION

Be Our Guest/Fr. Joseph F. Rautenberg Guidelines for Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher treatment decisions Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus The tragic case of Terri Schiavo in or deliberate act or omission to end life Florida has triggered a resurgence of other than to permit the natural process of debate about the com- dying, including the withholding or with- Editorial plex issues involved drawing of life-prolonging procedures in her case, including under this chapter” (IC 16-36-4-19). the definition and cer- Advance directives do not grant funda- The great gift that is the cen- tainty of the diagnosis mental rights, but do specify how a person terpiece of our observance of of a “persistent vege- may, in a legally appropriate and binding Christmas and the birth of tative state,” the bene- way, exercise his or her right to direct their Jesus is a gift of generous, fits to and burdens on medical treatment. While there are firm self-sacrificing love that is the person in such a constraints in Catholic moral teaching, and CNS photo from Crosiers repeated over and over again state, and benefits and even in Indiana law, against euthanasia, the whenever the Christian com- burdens for others, the directives teach that, ordinarily, it is the munity gathers to celebrate importance of intention, and the possible patient (or their legitimate surrogate) who the Eucharist. difficulty in identifying intentions and dif- weighs the benefits and burdens and ferentiating it from, e.g. effects or wishes. directs treatment (Directives 28 and 59). Decisions about life-prolonging treat- With regard to the medical treatments ments must be made with respect for the of assisted hydration and nutrition, wishes and interests of the patient, includ- Directive 58 establishes a presumption in ing the sanctity of the patient’s life, and his favor of their use “… as long as this is of or her explicit wishes and general charac- sufficient benefit to outweigh the burdens ter. Particular documents, called “advance involved to the patient.” The introduction directives,” which identify surrogate deci- to this section (Part V). recognizes that the sion-makers, or express one’s values and particular question of the morality of with- will about life-prolonging treatment, can drawing medically assisted hydration and be useful. But documents should never be nutrition from the patient in a persistent a substitute for good communication vegetative state (PVS) remains unresolved. among families and with physicians. Thus, although one must be cautious, it While certain options may be ruled out does not seem to be contrary to Catholic as violating the sanctity of life, the Church teaching to forego medically assisted ‘Perfect gift’ keeps on giving ordinarily does not make particular treat- hydration and nutrition if it is judged that ment decisions for her members, but does the burden of providing such treatments ll of Christian life is centered Church. This is why the Eucharist is offer guiding principles founded on its outweigh the benefits. In such weighing, Aaround the Eucharist, but during always a community celebration and a vision of human life as a gift to be rever- the patient remains at the focus of consid- the Christmas season the Lord’s gift of sacred meal or banquet. Even when enced and stewarded, and also a vision of eration, but, as Directives 56 and 57 point self in the Eucharist is especially Holy Communion is given to someone hope broader than the limits of this world. out, burdens and benefits to family and meaningful. The Eucharist is the sacra- who is “shut in” at home or in the hos- A particularly authoritative statement on community can also be considered. ment that nourishes and sustains us in pital, the very act of receiving Christ’s health care decision-making would be the As to the issue of suffering, the Church our journey of faith. It is the primary body and blood brings the communi- Ethical and Religious Directives for teaches that while God can bring good way that our Lord gives himself to cant into a vital relationship with the Catholic Health Care Services from the even out of the evil of prolonged, involun- us—uniting us with him in all things community of believers, the Church. United States Conference of Catholic tary physical suffering, such suffering is and strengthening us in our mission as The Eucharist is also a “sacrificial Bishops. (These directives may be viewed not a good in itself. Good pain control his disciples. gift.” It is a gift that began with the on-line at www.usccb.org/bishops/direc- should be offered; and may be provided The Greek word for this great sacra- Father’s decision to give up his only tives.htm, or obtained by calling a toll-free even if it indirectly (unintentionally) short- ment means “giving thanks.” The sacra- son for our redemption. And the number, 800-235-8722.) Of particular rele- ens life (cf. Directive 61). ment of the Eucharist is a profound Eucharist is the living memorial of the vance here are “Part Three: The In the case of the PVS patient, in the experience of thanksgiving. As we give great act of selfless giving that took Professional Patient Relationship” and January 1989 issue of the journal thanks for the many gifts we have place when the Son of God gave up his “Part Five: Issues in Care for the Dying.” Neurology, the American Academy of received from God during this Christmas life for the sake of our redemption. It is not Catholic teaching that life must Neurology published a position paper “… season, our loving God gives himself in This sacrificial gift cost our Lord be prolonged by any and every means tech- on certain aspects of the care and manage- return. God gives himself to us because dearly. His body was brutally broken nically possible. The Ethical and Religious ment of the persistent vegetative state of his boundless generosity. He does not and his blood was poured out for our Directives reference the 1980 “Declaration patient.” This paper stated that “Persistent need our thanks, but he graciously sake. Still, our redeemer invites us to on Euthanasia” from the Vatican vegetative state patients do not have the accepts our prayers of thanksgiving celebrate with him and to rejoice in the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith capacity to experience pain or suffering. because he knows how important it is sacrifice that has opened the gates of in teaching us that in making life-prolong- Pain and suffering are attributes of con- for us to acknowledge our dependence heaven for us now and forever! ing decisions it is important to avoid the sciousness requiring cerebral cortical func- on him. As we pray in one of the week- The great gift that is the centerpiece extremes of both undertreatment, that tioning, and patients who are permanently day prefaces of the Mass, “You have no of our observance of the Solemnity of would fail to give due respect to the value and completely unconscious cannot experi- need of our praise, yet our desire to the Lord’s Birth is a gift of generous, of life, and overtreatment, which causes ence these symptoms” (I, D). thank you is itself your gift.” self-sacrificing love that is repeated harm without providing a sufficient benefit Historically, the Church has taken a The Catechism of the Catholic over and over again whenever the [Introduction to Part V]. The directives leadership role in both advocating respect Church describes the Eucharist as “the Christian community gathers to cele- speak of “proportionate means” as being for life and in establishing reasonable and sacrament of perfection.” The Euchar- brate the Eucharist. This is the perfect obligatory: “… those that in the judgment workable criteria for medical decision- ist is perfect because it contains the gift. It unites us with Christ and with of the patient offer a reasonable hope of making. In defending this moral high fullness of Christ—the total gift of his each other. It completes our initiation benefit and do not entail excessive burden ground, it is important not to slide down body and blood given for our salvation into the life of the Church—even as it or impose excessive expense on the family the “slippery slope” on either side into and for the perfection of all creation. strengthens us on the lifelong journey or the community.” “Disproportionate either vitalism or disrespect for life. We The Eucharist is also the sacrament of of faith. This is a sacrament of both means,” not offering a reasonable hope of are fortunate that, at this time, the laws in perfection because it completes our celebration and sacrifice. It is the gift benefit or entailing excessive expense, can Indiana and at the federal level still aid us initiation into Christian life (a process that keeps on giving from the greatest be foregone (Directives 56 and 57). in this task. We certainly cannot take the begun in baptism and confirmation giver who ever lived. As I understand it, Indiana law recog- social situation, or any particular deci- and completed in the reception of This Christmas season, let’s take a nizes four different advance directives: liv- sion, casually or for granted. These deci- Holy Communion). moment to remember the “perfect ing will, life-prolonging procedures decla- sions remain difficult, often painful, but Certainly, we who celebrate this gift” that we have received from God. ration, the appointment of a health care we can also rely on Jesus to keep his sacrament are not perfect, but the And let us join with our parish family, representative, and the appointment of a promise that He would not abandon us grace of Christ which is so generously and with Christians throughout our durable power of attorney for health care. (cf. John 14). If we turn to God in prayer given to us when we “eat his body and archdiocese and the whole world, in Although care must be taken, it is cur- and use the gifts He has given us, we can drink his blood” works to strengthen giving thanks to God for the unending rently possible to create and apply any of have the peace of knowing that, through and heal us in body, mind and spirit. gift of his love. these documents in compliance with His Spirit and through His Church, God The Eucharist is also the sacrament Church teaching. Again, such documents will help us to decide in a loving and of total unity with Christ and with one — Daniel Conway should be the beginning of honest conver- wise way. We can also have real confi- another. More than any other sacra- sations, not a means of avoiding them. dence that the official teaching and moral ment, the Eucharist draws us out of our (Daniel Conway is a member of the It would probably be impossible to write tradition of the Church give us great isolation and loneliness, and makes us editorial committee of the board of any law that would eliminate the need to resources for shaping social policy as one with Christ and with his body, the directors of Criterion Press Inc.) † trust those making and carrying out health well as for our personal decisions. care decisions. Indiana law requires surro- gates to act: “… in good faith and in the (Father Joseph F. Rautenberg is a consul- best interest of the individual incapable of tant on ethics and is sacramental minister consenting” (IC 16-36-1-5-[d]). Indiana for Our Lady of the Springs Parish in law also explicitly states that it: “… does French Lick and Our Lord Jesus Christ the not authorize euthanasia or any affirmative King Parish in Paoli.) † The Criterion Friday, December 12, 2003 Page 5

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

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR

Youthful wisdom and the desire to welcome immigrants he feast of Our Lady of because it is the right thing to do. I think think our society is blessed to have a again. Sincerely, Carmen.” Guadalupe is just around the cor- you have a lot of respect for other peo- young man with a heart like yours. You write a humble letter, Carmen. Tner. On the night of Dec. 12, a ple that come to America and for your “Dear Archbishop Buechlein: I would And you have good insight. I know you good number of our parish churches will own family. There should be more peo- like to thank you for writing this article will help people see the need for more be packed with Mexicans and other ple like you in the world. Thank you for in The Criterion because it made me respect for the dignity of all people. members of our archdiocese. your time. Sincerely, Ricky.” think of my family and heritage. I never “Dear Archbishop Daniel: You made Our Lady of Guadalupe is the Ricky, we can be grateful because really thought of how good I have it with me think about my heritage, my culture patroness of the entire American conti- there are more people who think as we my family. Also, you talk about immi- and even my own personal thoughts and nent—north, central and south. I want to do about welcoming immigrants to our grants. I’m Hispanic and it’s true it is views on certain things. … My mom mark the occasion as another reminder community. And you are one of them. So hard for us and we do have big faith in and her family, being from Poland, and for us to welcome our recent Hispanic are many of your classmates. You write God. I do love my family… It is hard for coming over here when she was about 5, and other immigrants to our parish a very mature letter and I think you us. My dad works hard and doesn’t get made me realize how hard it must have churches. could become a good leader who could paid enough. Plus, we do send money to been for them to adapt to this different Late last summer, I wrote about the make a difference in our community—as family in Mexico. It’s also hard for mom culture… They [immigrants] are what challenges that immigrants face in find- a priest, perhaps? because she can’t speak English very mold our society and without some of ing their way into our culture and our “Dear Archbishop Buechlein: I would well. So now I’m going to think about their customs, we could never develop. way of life. In response to that article, I like to thank you for writing your arti- how good I have it with my family. I Because of immigrants, we’re one of the received letters from students in the cle. I was moved by your article. It would like to thank you again ... for most diverse countries, and I wouldn’t eighth-grade religion class at Central made me think about how much immi- your time and effort on this article. I want to change that for anything. Catholic School here in Indianapolis. grants suffer because of their color or hope it also made some other people Sincerely, Ashli.” Their letters are heartening. race. You know people say they are not think about what they have right now. So Amen to your fine thoughts, and those “Dear Archbishop Buechlein: I think racist but they are willing to pay an later on in the future they will wish that of your classmates, Ashli! I am proud of your article was heart warming. It made immigrant less than a nonimmigrant. I they treated them with more respect. That you and your classmates at Central me think more about my family and would like to thank you for bringing this they would also think about their ances- Catholic School. I hope to visit you how special they are. It also made me to my attention. I’m going to work hard tors and what they had to go through soon. † think more of my heritage. It made me so I can one day help immigrants so they when they came here. So thank you think about people that come from are not taken advantage of. I would like another country. In fact, I’m Hispanic. I to thank you for your time in reading my thought you made very good points in letter. I think you wrote a great article. Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for December your article. I think we should help out Sincerely, Max.” Catholic Grade Schools: that they may teach our children the Catholic faith and assist the poor people in other countries. I like Max, I commend you for your com- them in hearing and answering God’s call to service in the Church, especially as priests how you talk about welcoming and mitment to work hard so you can help embracing people from other countries immigrants so they are treated fairly. I or religious. La sabiduría juvenil y el deseo de dar la bienvenida a los inmigrantes

a festividad de Nuestra Señora de Estados Unidos y por su propia familia. Querido Arzobispo Buechlin: Me de la necesidad que existe de demostrar Guadalupe está muy cercana. Un Debería haber más gente como usted en gustaría agradecerle que escribiera este mayor respeto por la dignidad de todas Lbuen número de nuestras el mundo. Gracias por dedicarnos su artículo en The Criterion porque me hizo las personas. parroquias estarán llenas de mexicanos y tiempo. Atentamente, Ricky.” pensar sobre mi familia y mis raíces. “Estimado Arzobispo Daniel: Usted otros miembros de nuestra arquidiócesis Ricky, estamos agradecidos de que Nunca había pensado lo bien que estoy me ha hecho pensar sobre mis raíces, mi en la noche del 12 de diciembre. Nuestra haya más gente que piense como con mi familia. Usted también habla de cultura e incluso sobre mis propios Señora de Guadalupe es la patrona de nosotros en cuanto a dar la bienvenida a los inmigrantes. Soy hispana y es verdad pensamientos y puntos de vista todo el continente Americano: norte, los inmigrantes de nuestra comunidad. Y que enfrentamos retos, pero tenemos personales sobre ciertas cosas. Mi mamá centro y sur. Deseo destacar esa ocasión tú eres uno de ellos. Y también muchos mucha fe en Dios. Amo a mi familia… y su familia, que son de Polonia y como otro recordatorio para que demos la de tus compañeros de clase. Tú me Es difícil para nosotros. Mi padre trabaja vinieron cuando ella tenía como cinco bienvenida a las iglesias de nuestra escribiste una carta muy madura y duro y no le pagan mucho. Además, años, me han hecho darme cuenta de lo parroquia a los inmigrantes hispanos que pienso que podrías convertirte en un enviamos dinero a la familia en México. difícil que debió ser para ellos adaptarse han llegado recientemente, así como buen líder que pueda marcar una También es difícil para mi mamá porque a esta cultura diferente… Ellos, los también a otros inmigrantes. diferencia en nuestra comunidad. Tal vez ella no habla inglés muy bien. De modo inmigrantes, son los que moldean nuestra El verano pasado escribí sobre los retos como un sacerdote. que ahora voy a pensar en cómo le va a la sociedad y sin algunas de sus costumbres, que enfrentan los inmigrantes al abrirse “Estimado Arzobispo Buechlein: Me familia. Quisiera agradecerle de nuevo… nunca podríamos desarrollarnos. Debido camino en nuestra cultura y nuestra forma gustaría agradecerle su artículo. Me con- por su tiempo y esfuerzo al escribir ese a los inmigrantes nosotros somos uno de de vida. En respuesta a ese artículo he movió. Me hizo pensar sobre cómo artículo. También espero que el artículo los países más diversos y no querríamos recibido cartas de estudiantes de la clase sufren muchos inmigrantes por causa de le haya hecho pensar a otras personas cambiar eso por nada del mundo. de religión del 3er. grado de la Escuela su color o de su raza. Ya sabe que la sobre lo que tienen en este momento para Atentamente, Ashli.” Central Catholic School aquí en gente dice que no son racistas pero le que en el futuro ellos deseen que los ¡Ashli, amén a todos esos buenos pen- Indianápolis. Sus cartas son alentadoras. pagan a un inmigrante menos que a aque- traten con más respeto y que también samientos y a los de tus compañeros de “Querido Arzobispo Buechlein: Creo llos que no lo son. Quisiera agradecerle piensen sobre sus ancestros y por todo lo clase! Estoy orgulloso de ti y de tus com- que su artículo fue muy cálido. Me hizo por hacerme tomar conciencia sobre esto. que tuvieron que pasar cuando llegaron pañeros de clases de Central Catholic. pensar más sobre mi familia y lo especial Voy a trabajar duro de manera que un día aquí. Gracias otra vez. Atentamente, Espero visitarles pronto. † que son ellos. También me hizo pensar pueda ayudar a los inmigrantes para que Carmen. más sobre mis propias raíces. Me hizo no se aprovechen de ellos. Gracias por Carmen, tu carta es humilde. Y tienes pensar sobre la gente que viene de otros tomar de su tiempo para leer mi carta. una Buena perspectiva. Estoy seguro de Traducido por: Language Training Center, países. De hecho, soy hispano. Creo que Creo que usted escribió un artículo fabu- que ayudarás a la gente a darse cuenta Indianapolis dejó claras muchas ideas en su artículo. loso. Atentamente, Max.” Pienso que debemos ayudar a los pobres Max, te elogio por tu propósito de de otros países. Me gusta como usted trabajar duro para ayudar a los La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en diciembre habla sobre dar la bienvenida y acoger a inmigrante y lograr que sean tratados de Escuelas primarias católicas: que ellos puedan enseñar la fe católica a nuestros niños la gente de otros países porque es lo forma justa. Pienso que es una bendición y puedan ayudarles a oír y contestar la llamada de Dios para ser vir en la Iglesia, sobre correcto. Pienso que usted tiene mucho para nuestra sociedad contar con un todo como sacerdotes o religiosos. respeto por toda la gente que viene a los joven que tenga un corazón como el tuyo. Page 6 The Criterion Friday, December 12, 2003

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St. John the Evangelist Parish, 126 W. Georgia St., The public is invited to join the Benedictine monks of Roncalli High School, 3300 Prague Road, in Indiana- in Indianapolis, is changing its Mass and confession Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad as they celebrate polis, will present its Fine Arts Christmas Concert at schedule. Confessions will be heard Monday through Christmas in the Archabbey Church. Vigils begin at 3 p.m. on Dec. 14 in the school gymnasium. Tickets are Saturday from 11:15 a.m. to noon, with the Mass of the 7 p.m. on Dec. 24 and Mass will be celebrated at mid- $5 for floor seats and $3 for bleacher seats. Roncalli stu- day beginning at 12:10 p.m. On Saturdays only, confes- night. Mass on Christmas will be celebrated at 11 a.m. dents will be admitted free, as well as children preschool- sions will be heard from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. On Holy The Archabbey Library will be closed on Dec. 24-26 and aged and under. For more information, call Mary Jo Days, Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m., and Jan.1. The Abbey Press Gift Shop will be open from Eckstein at 317-787-8277. on secular holidays Mass will be at 12:10 p.m. The 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 24 and closed on Dec. 25 Christmas Day Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. The Sunday and 31 and Jan. 1. For more information, call Mary St. Simon the Apostle Parish, 8155 N. Oaklandon Road, and Saturday anticipation Mass schedule is unchanged. Jeanne Schumacher during business hours at 812-357- in Indianapolis, is offering informal listening sessions for For more information, call the 24-hour parish informa- 6501. nonpracticing Catholics who feel separated from the tion line at 317-937-3941. The parish will also host the Church or want to know more about the Church today. The Indianapolis Arts Chorale in a concert titled “Celebrate The Oldenburg Franciscan Center in Oldenburg will sessions, at 7 p.m. on Jan. 6, are for anyone, no matter how the Child” at 8 p.m. on Dec. 20. The choir from offer “Giving Birth to Christ in Our World: An Advent long they have been separated from the Church. For more Eastern Star Baptist Church will perform with the Arts Retreat for Women” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 13. information, call 317-826-6000, ext. 5. Chorale. For more information or for tickets, call 317- Franciscan Sister Ann Vonder Meulen will present the 847-9673. retreat, which will be a chance to spend time in prayer The national Missionary Image of Our Lady of with the Virgin Mary to better understand how to be Guadalupe will be taken to various parishes in the There will be prayer for vocations as well as recitation Christ-bearers in the world. Participants will explore the Indianapolis area in December and January for Masses of the rosary, eucharistic adoration and Benediction at parallels between Mary’s life and their own. There will be and prayer services. The image is an exact photographic 6 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at St. Thomas time for quiet, personal prayer and sharing. The cost is replica of the original miraculous image that appeared on More Parish, 1200 N. Indiana St., in Mooresville. For $40 per person, which includes lunch. For more informa- St. Juan Diego’s tilma in 1531 in Mexico. The schedule more information, call the parish office at 317-831-4142. tion or to register, call 812-933-6437. is: Dec. 18, St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., in Indianapolis, all-school Mass at 8:15 a.m. fol- Catholic education leaders lowed by veneration until noon. Annette “Mickey” Lentz, secretary for Catholic Education and Dec. 19, St. Anthony Church, 379 N. Warman Ave., in Faith Formation, offers closing remarks to 50 leaders of Indianapolis, Mass at 5:30 p.m. Catholic education gathered from around the archdiocese on Dec. 20, St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. Photo by Carolyn Noone Nov. 19 at St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus, to celebrate 30th St., in Indianapolis, Mass at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 100th anniversary of the National Catholic Education monthly Helpers of God’s Precious Infants pro-life min- Association (NCEA). The day opened with morning prayer led istry prayers in front of the abortion clinic on West 16th by Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein. People at the gathering Street. After the prayer vigil, there will be Benediction. produced a consensus of ideas in the areas of Catholic iden- Dec. 20, Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., in tity, Catholic educational and catechetical leadership, and the Indianapolis, Mass at 4:30 p.m. ways in which Catholic education and catechesis can pro- Dec. 21, Holy Rosary Church, Latin Mass at 9:30 a.m. mote a dialogue with American culture and effective engage- and English Mass at noon. The church will be open for ment in public forums while remaining faithful to the Gospel veneration between Masses. and core convictions of Catholic Christianity. Those ideas Dec. 21, St. Monica Church, 6131 N. Michigan Road, were sent on to the NCEA. The NCEA, the largest private, in Indianapolis. There will be a procession at 2 p.m. and professional educational association in the world, is gather- posadas for parishioners. The image will remain in the ing similar ideas from 69 other dioceses and regions in the small chapel for veneration through Dec. 23. United States for a national Centennial Symposium to be held Dec. 25, Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. 34th St., in in Washington, D.C., in January 2004. The NCEA was started Indianapolis (behind St. Michael Church). There will be in St. Louis in 1904. perpetual adoration. Dec. 26, SS. Francis and Clare Church, 5901 Olive Branch Road, in Greenwood. There will be afternoon veneration. Dec. 27, SS. Francis and Clare Church, procession olden rontier ours 2004 prior to 8 a.m. Mass with veneration following. G F T Dec. 28, SS. Francis and Clare Church, Mass at Call 618-234-1445 or write: 4100 N. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62226 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. A procession will follow the last A full brochure on each tour will be sent immediately upon request. Mass. Sponsored by Catholic Shrine Pilgrimage of Belleville, Illinois, a non-profit religious organization Dec. 29, St. Mary Church, 317 N. New Jersey St., in offering tours for adults to various sites in the world. All tours are escorted by a priest for daily Indianapolis. There will be afternoon veneration, with a and Sunday Mass. Fares shown below include round tr ip air on scheduled airlines from Chicag o, rosary at 7 p.m. and further veneration until 9 p.m. hotels with private bath, meals, ground transportation, entrance fees and guides. Dec. 30, St. Mary Church, Mass at noon, a bi-lingual (Golden Frontier is independent of Camp Ondessonk & t he Diocese of Belleville.) Mass at 7 p.m. and veneration until 9 p.m. Dec. 31 to Jan. 3, Perpetual Adoration Chapel at ROME & FLORENCE ROME & ASSISI GERMANY & AUSTRIA St. Thomas More Parish, 1200 N. Indiana St., in Moores- Fr. Peter Hsu Fr. Roger Schoenhofen Fr. Richard Wiedert Zeigler, IL Alton, IL Ruma, IL ville. The image will be venerated at Masses at 11 a.m. on ROME AND FLORENCE. Ten ROME & ASSISI. Nine day trip to GERMANY & AUSTRIA. Ten Jan. 1 and 8:35 a.m. on Jan. 2. days with three nights in the Eternal City. Trip offers con- days im May to the Bavarian Jan. 3, St. Anthony Church, 379 N. Warman Ave., in Florence will take us to the fortable 3 star San Pietro Hotel in and Austrian Alps, Munich, Academia to view Rome within walking distance of Berchtesgaden, Innsbruck, Indianapolis, Mass at 8:15 a.m. followed by First Saturday Michelangelo’s famed David, the Medici St. Peter Basilica and Vatican City. Included are Oberammergau, King Ludwig’s Linderhof devotions. Chapel, Piazza Signoria, and its outstanding dinners, breakfasts, sightseeing of major sights of Castle, the 6th century Marian Shrine at The image returns to Indianapolis in July-August 2004 art. Then to Rome via Assisi. In Rome we Rome and major basilicas, St. Mary Major, St. Altoetting and northern Austria are to be and December 2005. For more information about any of visit St. Peter Basilica, Vatican Square, Papal John Lateran, and St. Paul Outside the Wall, part of a beautiful spring trip. Shopping for Audience, and Rome city tour featuring the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, tomb of St. Francis, wood carvings or cuckoo clocks in Ober- the events, call the host parishes or call 317-923-6246. † major Basilicas of St. Mary Major, Sts. Peter Audience with Holy Father. Also offers optional ammergau, and Austrian crystal in Innsbruck and Paul, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain. trip to Pompeii and Naples. are added features. Trip has two hotel loca- March $2,168 March 2004 priced at $1,835 tions—in Oberammergau, and Berchtesgaden. May 2004 $1,892 U.S. Conference of

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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in information dissemination, program Terre Haute and Marian College in Indian- endowment, and research and evaluation. apolis are among 38 state and private col- Michael Maxwell Jr., vice president for leges in Indiana that will share a $38.9 mil- academic affairs at Marian College, said lion job placement grant for graduates pro- the grant will enable the Franciscan school vided by Lilly Endowment Inc. in to link students with economic opportuni- Indianapolis. ties in the state by developing and imple- Seven public universities and 31 private menting a career exploration internship and colleges in the state will share the grant also to offer more internships for liberal money to support new and expanded arts majors. internship and placement opportunities. Maxwell said one problem in higher State officials have estimated that education in America is a lack of apprecia- Indiana loses about 10,000 college gradu- tion for the liberal arts curriculum. ates a year to out-of-state employers. Liberal arts students will also have the The Lilly Endowment grant designates chance to participate in Marian’s Business $685,300 for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Creation and Development Program, which College and $750,000 for Marian College. will prepare them to be successful. The grants were based on enrollment, Maxwell said the grant will enable and the largest award was $5.5 million to Marian to fund special scholarships, to be Indiana University. Lilly Endowment asked called Allison Scholars, for the business Indiana colleges to make proposals last development program. June for a three- to five-year period. “We are most pleased with the imagina- Marriage Through this “Initiative to Promote tion and creativity demonstrated by Indiana NNOUNCEMENTS Opportunities through Educational colleges and universities in their proposals A Collaborations,” the Lilly Endowment for this initiative,” said Sara B. Cobb, Lilly hopes that the additions and enhancements Endowment’s vice president for education. to these college and university programs “Dozens of new relationships with alumni will help alleviate some of the state’s and others have been developed that will “brain drain” concerns. offer numerous internships and other expe- Be a part of our “The ultimate goal is to produce people riential education opportunities for Indiana who can find good jobs in Indiana and to students.” encourage students to be aware of what’s Other colleges and grant amounts Marriage Supplement available here,” said Gretchen Wolfram, include Ancilla Domini College, $750,000; ______spokeswoman for the endowment. Anderson University, $750,000; Ball State With the Endowment’s grant support, University Foundation, $1.5 million; Bethel Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College plans to College, $750,000; Butler University, February 6, 2004, issue of move closer to a comprehensive array of $750,000; Calumet College of St. Joseph, career development services by adding a $750,000; DePauw University, $750,000; job placement component to its Career Franklin College, $750,000; and Goshen The Criterion Development Center. College, $750,000. This will allow the college to focus on Lilly Endowment job placement grants cultivating relationships with employers also went to Grace College, $750,000; throughout Indiana, increasing employ- Hanover College, $750,000; Holy Cross ment, internship and co-op opportunities College, $750,000; Huntington College, If you are planning your wedding between for students and alumnae in the future, and $750,000; Indiana Institute of Technology, educating students and alumnae about $750,000; Indiana State University January 30 and July 1, 2004, we invite you to Indiana employment opportunities. Foundation, $1 million; and Indiana submit the information for an announcement With the support of the grant, the Saint University Foundation, $5.5 million. Mary-of-the-Woods College Career Grants also were awarded to Indiana on the form below. Development Center will soon be able to Wesleyan University, $1 million; Ivy Tech provide enhanced job placement assistance Foundation, $2.5 million; Manchester for its students. College, $750,000; Martin University, Pictures “We believe many opportunities for $750,000; Oakland City University, You may send us a picture of the bride-to-be or a pictur e of the career exploration and employment that $750,000; Purdue University Research would benefit both Saint Mary-of-the- Foundation, $3.5 million; Rose-Hulman couple. Please do not cut photograph. The pictur e must be wal- Woods students and Indiana employers Institute of Technology, $750,000; St. Jos- let-size and will be used as space permits. W e cannot guarantee exist throughout the state,” said St. Joseph eph’s College, $750,000; St. Mary’s Col- the reproduction quality of the photos. Please put name(s) on the Sister Joan Lescinski, president of Saint lege, $750,000; Taylor University, Mary-of-the-Woods College. $750,000; and Tri-State University, back of the photo. Photos will be r eturned if a stamped, self- “If we hope to diminish graduates’ exo- $750,000. addressed envelope is enclosed. dus from Indiana in search of more appro- Also receiving grants were the priate employment,” Sister Joan said, University of Evansville, $750,000; “steps must be taken to create more and University of Indianapolis, $750,000; Deadline better connections between our students University of Notre Dame, $1 million; All announcements and photos must be r eceived by Thursday, and alumnae and Indiana employers.” University of St. Francis, $750,000; The proposal submitted by Saint Mary- University of Southern Indiana Foundation, January 15, 2004, 10 a.m. ( No announcements or photos will be of-the-Woods College calls for a five-year $1 million; Valparaiso University, accepted after this date). program with two additional personnel, $750,000; Vincennes University capital expenditures, employer outreach Foundation, $953,274; and Wabash — Use this form to furnish information — and cultivation initiative, employment College, $750,000. † Clip and mail to: ATTN: BRIDES, The Criterion, 1400 N. 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Guatemala through Cradle of Hope Adoption Ann Wyand Photos by Mary Center Inc. based in Silver Spring, Md. Molly’s adoptive parents met her at the orphanage in Veliki Luki last May and knew right away that she was meant to be their daughter. After completing the necessary legal paperwork, they adopted her during a court hearing at Pskov on Sept. 18 and brought her home on Sept. 23. Molly “adopted” her new parents when she met them at the orphanage, and she has not had any problems adjusting to her new life in Indianapolis. “She was used to having to go to any- body,” Pfarr said. “That’s a survival skill she developed at the orphanage. But she quickly accepted us as her Mama and Papa.” They studied the Russian language and culture to prepare for Molly’s adoption, and Three-year-old Molly Lynch “feeds” her new doll during her birthday party on Oct. 26 at her new took photographs and videos of her at the home in Indianapolis then poses for a picture in her baptismal gown and cap. orphanage to preserve her memories of life in Russia. putting food on her plate she said, ‘Enough.’ legal procedures] did a good job.” new life in Christ and was a visible “She’s a lot calmer now and will sit still At other times, she prefers to speak Russian. Molly’s adoption hearing was originally reminder of the power of prayer for her new while we read books to her,” Lynch said. When we prepare her bath, she likes to run scheduled in July, but unexpected complica- parents. “She can mimic what we say fairly well around the house and laugh, and she says the tions in Russia delayed her adoption until “When we saw her picture in an e-mail and already understands a lot of [English] Russian word for ‘run’ over and over.” September. [at Kids First] in April, we knew that she words.” Lynch and Pfarr, who have been married During that difficult time, they was the child we wanted to adopt,” Pfarr Molly loves to play with dolls, listen to for 18 years, said they never dreamed that received prayers and emotional support said. “Molly’s smile and her eyes just capti- music, dance and look at books, her mother they would adopt a child from Russia. They from their family, friends and co-workers vated us. When we met her at the orphan- said. She can count to 10 from memory, started thinking about an international as well as St. Christopher parishioners, age in May, I gave her a doll and she mixes Russian and English words in her adoption two years ago after friends the Little Sisters of the Poor, the Sisters wrapped her little hand around my finger. conversations, and already knows more adopted a baby from Asia. of St. Benedict, the Sisters of St. Francis We bonded very easily and very quickly. than 80 words in English. “The hardest part [of an international and the Carmelite nuns. We just knew that adopting her was the “She retains words easily,” Pfarr said. adoption] is all the legal paperwork,” she “We asked people to pray for whatever right decision, but then we had to come “She understood us very well, either by said. “There will be challenges, but it’s not was best for Molly,” she said, “but it was home without her. When we came back the pointing or by speech, much faster than we that difficult to do. We’ve been real lucky. hard waiting. It’s a leap of faith because second time [for the adoption proceedings would understand her. One night, we had Everyone who helped us here and in Russia there is so much that you don’t know [with in September], she seemed to recognize us. dinner at a friend’s house, and as I was [with transportation, translations and the an international adoption], and you just We really have been very lucky.” have to trust God that everything is going to work out OK.” (For information about international adop- Molly was baptized at St. Christopher tions, call St. Elizabeth’s Pregnancy and Church on Oct. 19, and she laughed when Adoption Services in Indianapolis at 317- “Let Mercy Triumph.” Father Michael Welch, the pastor, poured 787-3412. Adoption costs vary depending holy water on her head. on the country and the age of the child. 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317-356-4396 Henry Leck, Founder & Artistic Director Toll Free 1-866-374-3921 www.icchoir.org Page 10 The Criterion Friday, December 12, 2003 Court weighs rule barring scholarship students fr om taking theology WASHINGTON (CNS)—When Joshua court’s ruling will affect other areas where of centuries of practice ... of not funding Your Catholic Voice Foundation; various Davey enrolled in college in the fall of states allocate funds to individuals or non- religious instruction by tax money.” Christian and Jewish legal foundations; and 1999 as a double major in pastoral min- governmental agencies, such as vouchers Churches, colleges, civil rights groups the states of Texas, Mississippi, Utah, istries and business management, he was for elementary and high schools, and gov- and a wide spectrum of religious organiza- Alabama and Florida. warned that it could be a problem. ernment contracts for social services and tions have staked out interests both for and Lining up with Washington were the Just declare as a business major, sug- medical programs. against Davey’s claim. states of Vermont, Massachusetts, Missouri, gested administrators at Northwest College “The implications of this case are The U.S. Conference of Catholic Oregon, South Dakota and the common- in Kirkland, Wash., a Christian school. breathtaking,” said Justice Stephen Breyer. Bishops, in conjunction with three wealths of the Mariana Territories and Take the religious training classes anyway, One aspect the court may choose to Protestant organizations, filed an amicus or Puerto Rico. The American Civil Liberties he was advised, but don’t announce your address—or not—is the provision found in friend-of-the-court brief saying the state Union, the American Jewish Congress, the intention to become a minister. the Washington Constitution and those of could legitimately have decided to make its National Education Association and the As Davey told reporters in Washington about 35 other states prohibiting the use of Promise Scholarships available to students National School Boards Association were on Dec. 2, being dishonest about his goals state funds at religiously affiliated schools. in only certain fields of study. But by giv- among those arguing that Washington is seemed the wrong way to prepare for a The clauses are known as Blaine amend- ing the award to every student in the state within its constitutional rights to decide not career with the Church, so he kept the dou- ments, named for a 19th-century congress- who met the financial and academic criteria to fund a student’s religious education. ble major. man who tried to get a similar provision in except those in theological studies, Meanwhile, Davey graduated at the top Sure enough, a couple of months after the U.S. Constitution at the height of an Washington violated the Free Exercise and of his class at Northwest College in May. classes started, the state notified him that anti-Catholic and anti-immigrant period. Equal Protection clauses of the He said he has abandoned his plans to the $1,125 Promise Scholarship he had His effort failed, but it attracted enough Constitution, the brief argued. become a minister and is a first-year law been awarded was being withdrawn. The support that Congress began to require sim- Groups of religious colleges and univer- student at Harvard. state had decided that because his pastoral ilar provisions in the constitutions of new sities, including The Catholic University of He said he decided to become a lawyer ministries program included theology states as a condition of admittance to the America and the Association of Catholic “for the same kind of reasons I wanted to classes taught from a Christian perspective, union. Colleges and Universities, were among become a minister in the first place,” only Davey was ineligible for the state-funded Washington Solicitor General Narda higher education institutions filing briefs in now he’ll minister to people “as a Church scholarship. Pierce told the court that there was “no evi- support of Davey. Also arguing that the attorney.” Two other students who followed the dence” that anti-Catholic attitudes were the state policy is wrong were the Catholic The court is expected to rule in the case advice to not major in pastoral studies were motivation behind her state’s prohibition on League for Religious and Civil Rights; the before it adjourns in July. † allowed to keep their scholarships, even funding for religious schools. though they were in the same classes as “It’s always been implemented in a Davey, he said. nondiscriminatory manner,” she said. Early snow Now the Supreme Court is weighing Arguing in support of Davey’s claim, whether Washington state’s policy to permit U.S. Solicitor General Theodore Olson told An unidentified man Long Island Catholic scholarship recipients to study essentially Breyer his “sense of doom” is unwarranted climbs the newly shov- anything except theology is constitutional. and that the policy is “the plainest form of eled church steps of During oral arguments at the court on religious discrimination. It disqualifies the Infant Jesus Church in Dec. 2, the justices’ questions suggested one course of study that is taught from a Port Jefferson, N.Y., on they were about evenly divided on where religious perspective. The clear and unmis- Dec. 7. Dropping as much as a foot of

the constitutional line falls in restricting takable message is that religion and prepa- A. Shemitz, CNS photo by Gregory how far the state can go to control the way ration for a career in the ministry is disfa- snow in New York, a its scholarship money is used. vored and discouraged.” pre-winter blizzard And lined up behind that relatively sim- Justice Sandra Day O’Connor reminded closed airports and left ple question are concerns about whether the Olson that the United States has “a couple thousands without power.

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In the current global economy, a number of nations, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, owe huge debts to creditor nations and organizations such as the Inter- CNS photos from Reuters national Monetary Fund. Over the past two decades, financial crises in Mexico, Argentina, East Asia and dozens of African countries have prompted nongovernmental organizations and social justice advocates to promote the idea of restructuring or forgiving the debts of developing nations. Forgiveness, in these proposals, means foregoing a jus- tified claim for payment in order to create a new trade and financial relationship that will be mutually beneficial. Since debtor nations cannot hope to pay off their debt and creditors cannot hope to receive a fair return on their ini- tial loans, starting over makes economic sense. Does it also make theological sense? Many recent pronouncements by Pope John Paul II advocate forgiveness as a means of achieving justice in the world and peaceful relations among nations. The pope’s comments were prompted particularly by the outbreak of terrorist activities and military reprisals rather than by economic crises, although his 25-year pon- tificate has addressed these problems as well. What exactly do these pronouncements on forgiveness mean in this context? And how does this foster justice and world peace? Forgiveness is a means of participating in God’s reconciling work and requires four main steps. • The first step is an honest acknowledgment of the wrong done, the harm inflicted and the debt owed. Forgiveness, therefore, is not glossing over the facts or pretending that violence, including injury and death, has Forgiveness is a means of participating in God’s reconciling work. In the four steps of forgiveness, the second step is understanding. Why not occurred. do poorer nations go deeper in debt? What motivates a person to sacrifice his or her life as part of a suicide attack? How does hatred for Many nations in the global South owe large sums of another race come into being? money to nations in the North. Suicide bombers take the lives of innocent people randomly. Terrorists intend to culture, create unwanted dependencies or disregard reli- human determination or persuasion. disrupt ordinary patterns of life and instill fear. gious and cultural traditions. Forgiveness is a means of participating in the reconcil- These are facts, and they must be faced truthfully in True understanding is a demanding, self-giving ing work of God, accomplished through Jesus, who laid order to move to the next step in forgiveness. process. It is necessary to reach the next step. down his life rather than attack his enemies so that the • The second step in forgiveness is understanding. • The third step in forgiveness aims at establishing a healing and unifying power of the Spirit could be released This does not mean condoning or excusing. It means new, more beneficial relationship among people. into the world. trying to see a situation from the viewpoint of those who When one group or nation damages that relationship, • The fourth step in forgiveness is to trust in the Spirit. inflict harm or fail to meet legitimate obligations. the human instinct is to react the same way by meeting Forgiveness is not simply an economic or political Why do poor nations go deeper into debt? What moti- violence with violence, attack with retaliation, injury with strategy such as debt cancellation, nor is it an appeal to vates a person to sacrifice his or her life as part of a sui- punishment. idealistic but unworkable values. It is a proclamation of cide attack? How does hatred for another nation or race Forgiveness seeks a more creative and countercultural faith, invoking the power of God, who is reconciling the come into being? response. world in Christ Jesus. Quick answers to such questions expressing one’s per- Forgiveness acknowledges the wrong and tries to Pope John Paul II has reminded everyone that this kind sonal convictions do not reflect the kind of understanding understand why it occurs, but instead of retaliating, it of forgiveness has a place in international relations. that forgiveness requires of people. It takes an honest and foregoes that legitimate claim and tries to envision a new In that setting, it means foregoing legitimate claims usually prolonged effort to try to see things from some- way of relating that addresses the grievances or motives against another nation or group in order to envision and one else’s perspective. This is hard enough to do on a per- that prompted the wrong in the first place. create a new way of relating that is mutually beneficial sonal level, and it is all the more difficult to accomplish Forgiveness relies on dialogue, world opinion, eco- and compatible with God’s will. on a social or international level. nomic sanctions and peaceful negotiations to move It may not be easy to put this into practice. But don’t This type of understanding includes a self-critical toward a more just way of relating. the quality of human life and the prospect of a just world awareness. We may lament that the people our nation Critics of the forgiveness approach readily accuse its beg for it? tries to help don’t appreciate our efforts. But however sin- advocates of being naive, unrealistic, soft-hearted and cere and well-intended these efforts may be, we do not soft-headed. From a strictly human point of view, they (Father Robert L. Kinast is director of the Center for always realize how they impose our values on another have a case, but ultimately forgiveness does not rely on Theological Reflection in Largo, Fla.) † Discussion Point Forgiveness leads to healing This Week’s Question “Times of forgiveness are often times of tragedy or Describe a time when, perhaps surprisingly, forgiving special events such as weddings and birthdays. someone or some group proved to be the best way to Forgiveness is the beginning of a new dialogue resolve a situation. between people who have been separated. For me, forgiving others proves always for the best and lets me “At one point in my youth ministry career, I had a group of teens break my trust on a trip. I was very sleep better at night.” (Father Terry Bagatin, C.S., angry about their behavior. We gathered and processed Providence, R.I.) the event and our feelings, which led to forgiveness and ultimately a much better relationship and trust Lend Us Your Voice level.” (Marie Gallo-Lethcoe, Daytona Beach, Fla.) An upcoming edition asks: As a parent, where have you sought support when you felt confused or perhaps “Certain things occurred in my life as a child that trou- Catholic Standard bled me. I knew I had to forgive, but not excuse. alone? There is a difference. Once I had this realization, it was not difficult at all for me to forgive, and I found To respond for possible publication, write to Faith this to be a very healing experience.” (Maggie Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. Alvarado, Fresno, Calif.) 20017-1100. † CNS photo by Michael Hoyt, Page 12 The Criterion Friday, December 12, 2003 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Faith and Family/Sean Gallagher Catholic patriots: Archbishop John Hughes (II) Christmas Ninth in a series “He would glare fiercely as he repeated and Catholic charity as the United States.” reminds us that the first words, for he wanted them taken During the Civil War, Catholics of the One finds considerable similarity as a statement of his own stand: ‘I am no United States were as divided as the rest between Archbishop John Hughes of New renegade to Ireland; but I am now an of the American citizens concerning love is eternal York and Bishop John American.’ The bishop would let that sink secession. Catholics in the North held to England of Charleston. in, then he would continue to quote from the existing Federal Union and hoped that Physical separation from friends and Both were born in Bishop England more calmly: the Union would be preserved. In the loved ones is always a cross for us to Ireland and retained a “ ‘When upon your approach to the polls South, most of the bishops, priests and bear. Sometimes the great affection for any person addresses you as an Irishman or their flocks considered secession an cross can be a heavy Ireland. Both spoke a Frenchman or an Italian, or by any appel- accomplished fact and therefore thought one; at other times it before a joint session lation but Carolinian or American, his lan- themselves obliged to transfer their loy- might be light. This of the United States guage is distraint and offensive. He is either alty to the Confederacy. is true in all seasons. Congress. Both were ignorant or supposes you to be so, or has As we saw last week, President But it can be espe- noted for their elo- some other sinister view.’ ” Abraham Lincoln sent Archbishop cially real for us quent sermons. Both Hughes believed in this quotation to Hughes to France on a diplomatic mis- around the times of were known by their enemies as “Dagger such an extent that at one point he sion, but he wasn’t the only Catholic those holidays when John” because of their practice of signing objected to Secretary of State William bishop who worked for the North. Bishop we would likely be their names with a cross in front of it, as Seward that it was improper to call the Domenec of Pittsburgh was responsible close to them. do all Catholic bishops. And both were Sixty-ninth, Eighty-eighth and Sixty-third for influencing Spain to remain neutral There are many causes of such a sep- great patriots as well as courageous New York Regiments “the Irish Brigade.” while Bishop Fitzpatrick of Boston aration. Children who are grown leave defenders of the Catholic faith. It wasn’t that he didn’t love Ireland, but exerted his influence with Belgium. the home and start their own families, Archbishop Hughes had great rever- he loved the United States more, because, For the South, President Jefferson sometimes in faraway places. Sickness ence and admiration for Bishop England. as he said: Davis sent Bishop Patrick Lynch of can prevent a person from traveling to Hughes often quoted a statement on “In the annals of Church history there Charleston to Europe on behalf of the be with those to whom they are close. A Americanism made by England in 1831. has never been a country which, in its Confederacy. Unfortunately for the South, parent, in order to materially support his He knew it by heart, as did many of his civil and social relations, has exhibited so however, his visit was ill timed because or her family, might have to work far- priests from hearing it from him. Here is fair an opportunity for developing the the fortunes of the South had already away from loved ones. how the scene has been described: practical harmonies of the Catholic Faith started to collapse. † In our own time, many families across our country have parents, chil- Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes dren, uncles or aunts who are in our armed forces, serving in countries halfway around the world. When watching people is seeing Jesus Many of these separations can be overcome. Our airports and highways Have you ever had one of those times but I’m diabetic.” A second man took one served, for a change. are filled with travelers during the when patience is not another tack. He bought a huge, gooey One exhausted older lady, trundling an month between Thanksgiving and only desirable, but dessert and then grinned as he was paying oxygen tank, sat down in a chair near the Christmas. Going to a faraway place to also mandatory? You me, “I’m away from home, so the fat entry to wait for her ride home. A man in be with friends and loved ones during know, an occasion doesn’t count, he said.” a baseball cap came in the door, accompa- the holidays has become one of those when you just have to These two were among several men nied by several people. He went to the traditions that give them their special sit somewhere waiting accompanying their wives on a shopping lady’s side and introduced himself before character. for something to hap- trip whose charms escaped them. whisking inside with his coterie. It turned However, there is at least one physi- pen and no one’s even Obviously clueless about the thrill of find- out he wasn’t just a nice guy, but also a cal separation that cannot be overcome handy to talk to or ing a bargain or a clever new item to buy, political candidate running for governor. during the holidays, despite our best amuse you? they wandered patiently about the build- A little boy, too short to be seen above efforts: the death of one who is close to At a craft fair ing, amusing themselves until their the food counter, banged on the ledge our hearts. In fact, the passing of a loved recently, I had such an women were ready to leave. until the food ladies heard him and filled one can sometimes turn holidays from a experience, serving as cashier for the One woman spotted a piece of coconut his order. After paying me, he tried to time of celebration into one filled with lunch line. This meant I sat alone by the pie in the dessert display, and after agree- give back the change. I told him he got to mourning. And to the extent that our cash drawer, in full view of the entrance ing with me that coconut is one of the keep that part of the money, and he was sadness is an expression of our love for and the hallway through which visitors most divine things ever, she exclaimed, thrilled. Another little guy looked into the the departed, it is appropriate, even dur- passed. When the line was slow, I had “I’ve got a recipe for coconut candy made cash drawer and asked if he could “have ing those times when everyone else plenty of opportunity to do nothing, say with mashed potatoes!” I didn’t know some of that.” He was disappointed when seems to be happy. nothing and think about how slowly hours whether to register disbelief, horror or I said it didn’t work that way. But while mourning the loss of a can actually pass. admiration, but I opted for the latter and We’re told, especially at this time of friend or relative at this time of year can Being a natural-born people watcher, I she went away happy to have shared this year, to look for Jesus in everyone we be a good thing, it should not lead us to spent those passive moments watching the information with me. meet. As fond as we are of that idea, despair. Indeed, the approach of vendors and patrons come and go. I’d There were all kinds of people at the we’re probably too distracted most of the Christmas should renew our hope that expected people to be interesting, but I event. A grandpa carried his baby grand- time to put it into practice. I’m happy to we will always be close to them in our was really surprised by how inspirational son under his arm, like a sack of flour, as say I was paying attention at the crafts hearts. This season of Advent is a time they were. I was struck by their natural he walked about. A cute little girl with fair. when Christians are invited to wait in goodness. Down syndrome asked for her own food hope to celebrate Christ’s first coming in One man wistfully eyed the food with a bit of coaching from her dad. A (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the Bethlehem and to keep vigil for his sec- choices on the menu and then confided to man who bags our groceries during the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regu- ond coming in glory. me, “I’d really love a piece of that pie, week appeared at the counter to be the lar columnist for The Criterion.) † When the Son of God took on human flesh, eventually ascended back to his Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister Father, and then sent us the Holy Spirit, he showed us that there is a very real and eternally unbreakable bond of love Anticipation—central to the Advent season between those of us who are alive on Earth and those who are alive forever in Remember Carly Simon singing Legend tells how Bishop Nicholas as we lit an Advent wreath candle, they the Lord in heaven. “Anticipation, anticipation is making me secretly threw gold coins down a chimney knew we were closer to the birthday of It is still a good thing for us to cele- late, is keeping me or through an open door or window of the baby Jesus. brate our physical closeness with those waiting …”? With home of a poor man whose daughters When they became adults, we gradu- whom we love and to mourn its ending Advent now midway, could not marry because they had no ally moved our St. Nicholas celebration to when they die, for such intimacy is a we are all anticipat- dowries. This and countless other gen- the Thanksgiving weekend so that every- holy thing because of Jesus’ incarnation. ing and preparing for erosities and a variety miracles are attrib- one could travel home. This gathering still But the nearness of our bodies is always our special holiday uted to Nicholas. After his death, he was kicks off Advent and the holiday season going to be a temporary thing, some- events, knowing full declared a saint, and his holiness and fame for us. They stay in their respective thing that will, at best, last a few well that at some spread. homes for Dec. 25 and Paul and I some- decades. But that span of time, which point along this rush- Eventually, children all over the world times visit one of them during might now seem long to us, is only the rush time we’ll run began putting out their stockings or shoes Christmastime. first millisecond of eternity that we will late. However, it’s on the Dec. 6 feast of St. Nicholas, For some of us, anticipation peaks spend with them in eternity. children who anticipate the season even believing he’d reward them with treats during holiday seasons, yet we antici- That embrace of love with our loved more as they wait for Christmas, starting and surprises if they were good, or with pate and wait all through life. Couples ones that will last forever was made pos- with the lighting of Advent candles. hunks of coal or dirty sticks if they were anticipate weddings, then the births of sible because of Christ’s birth. When we Waiting makes them impatient, but naughty. Some families do this on their children. We eagerly wait for all cherish in our hearts this deep meaning teaches them patience. Christmas Eve. happy events, but especially the birthday of Christmas, our celebration of it can From Advent’s beginning, adults ask St. Nick was lenient with my daughters, party for Jesus, the Son of God. If we become more profoundly joyful for us, children, “What do you want for for they received only good gifts in the can keep this purpose central in our even when we are separated from those Christmas?”—or, if the child is very stockings they hung. One daughter once thoughts and actions, then the holidays whom we love the most. For although young, “What do you want from Santa?” suggested we hang up a pair of ballet will have an even more satisfying spiri- their bodies may be far from us, Jesus Of course, many Christian children tights for her, hoping St. Nick would reap tual depth. has made us all close in his love. “believe” in Santa Claus, too—a magical more goodies. It didn’t work. tradition thanks to Santa’s forerunner, For them, this little ritual heightened (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of Christ (Sean Gallagher is director of religious St. Nicholas, the bishop of Myra, now my daughters’ Christmas expectations, but the King Parish in Indianapolis, is a regu- education at St. Joseph Parish in Turkey, who lived many centuries ago. tempered the waiting period. Each week lar columnist for The Criterion.) † Shelbyville.) † The Criterion Friday, December 12, 2003 Page 13

Third Sunday of Advent/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, December 15 Friday, December 19 Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003 Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a Psalm 25:4-9 Psalm 71:3-6, 16-17 • Zephaniah 3:14-18a way! All will be right!” Matthew 21:23-27 Luke 1:5-25 • Philippians 4:4-7 It is important to note here that God • Luke 3:10-18 imposes no reform on the people. He does not coerce them into reluctant obedience. Tuesday, December 16 Saturday, December 20 He overwhelms no one as a conqueror Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13 Isaiah 7:10-14 For centuries, this Sunday was called overwhelms. Psalm 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23 Psalm 24:1-6 “Gaudete” Sunday, the name coming from Rather, the people turn to God and Matthew 21:28-32 Luke 1:26-38 the first word of the reform their lives, although certainly Entrance Antiphon, impelled and strengthened by God. Wednesday, December 17 Sunday, December 21 “Rejoice,” or in Latin, For its second reading, the Church pre- Genesis 49:2, 8-10 Fourth Sunday of Advent “Gaudete.” The Lord’s sents a reading from the Epistle to the arrival into human Philippians. Psalm 72:1-4, 7-8, 17 Micah 5:1-4a experience will be As in the first reading, the theme is joy. Matthew 1:1-17 Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 soon! Christ is the long-awaited Redeemer. He Hebrews 10:5-10 Violet is the color reunites humankind with God. In Jesus is Thursday, December 18 Luke 1:39-45 prescribed for liturgical life and hope. Jeremiah 23:5-8 vestments in Advent. St. Luke’s Gospel is the source of the Psalm 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 However, on this Gospel reading. Matthew 1:18-25 weekend, some parishes may choose the The principal figure is John the Baptist, option of rose vestments. The rose repre- one of the more striking figures of the early sents the more somber violet touched by Church. A cousin of Jesus, he was a widely the light of the impending dawn of Christ’s known prophet who called people to God. appear. The Savior would reconcile people consequences, as does John the Baptist in birth. However, he clearly saw himself as merely to God and would be the great teacher. the Gospel. The first reading is from the Book of the precursor of the promised Savior. Christians can rejoice. They are not Zephaniah. Indeed, John said that he was not even Reflection doomed to the eternal consequences of This book dates back to the seventh cen- worthy to untie the Savior’s sandal strap. No New Testament writing more splen- their sin. They are redeemed! God, through tury before Christ. It is a rather short work, It was a great testimony to the didly presents the great majesty of Jesus, and in Jesus, will forgive their sins, if they just three chapters in length. However, its Redeemer. John was regarded as a holy the Christ, the Savior, the Son of God, than strengthen themselves to receive God’s language and message are powerful. man. If John could not even perform such a does the Epistle to the Philippians. This help and to ask for forgiveness. Then, Its theme is similar to that of the other menial task on behalf of the Savior as to weekend’s second reading captures this promised forgiveness, they can live forever prophets. Human sin has brought great untie his sandal strap, then the Savior most quality of Philippians very well. in Christ. hardship and heartbreak into the world. certainly was of God. The message is thrillingly given. Jesus is Christmas is near. It is no mere com- People have no one to blame but them- This reading would have been especially Lord! He is everything. memoration. If, through prayer and selves for the sad plight in which they may meaningful in the first century A.D. to any- Opposite this wondrous figure of perfect penance, we have reformed ourselves in find themselves. But God is always faith- one familiar with Jewish tradition and with love and resurrected life, Jesus the Lord, is Advent, then the Lord soon will be with us ful, forgiving and good. He rescues people the environment surrounding Jesus. All the human sin and the destruction that sin cre- personally. Thus, the Church calls us to by showing them the way out of their sin Gospels appeared against the backdrop of ates. Zephaniah alludes to this sin and its rejoice—“gaudete.” † and by renewing the call to righteousness. God’s relationship with the Jews. Constant Thus, this reading exclaims in anticipation in this relationship was God’s mercy, a Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen and joy, “All is forgiven! A savior is on the mercy perfected when a Savior would Scripture passage prompts My Journey to God debate about subordination Come, Lord Jesus Several Sundays ago (the 21st Sunday teaching. He is the bridegroom of his disci- Qin Ordinary Time), the second ples (Mt 9:15). His eternal kingdom is a Christmas 2003 Are we looking for God? Scripture reading wedding feast (Mt 25:1 and Rv 19:7-9). Where are we looking? stated, “Wives should When Paul expounds on this theme in Another year … Finding God can be difficult, but search be subordinate to their the passage under discussion, he sees in the Has anything changed? we must. husbands as to the relationship between husband and wife the Have I changed? Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, Lord.” It continued, image not only of the relationship between Have I been loving and forgiving? comfort the disturbed. “Wives should be sub- Jesus Christ and his Church, but of the Have I found this illusive peace? Put down the guns, stop the violence, ordinate to their hus- unity and harmony that God desires and Have I become Peace? share the riches. bands in everything.” proposes for all creation. Will this Christmas find me joyful and God will be found in places we dare not The dictionary In turn, the mutual love between Christ blessed? look. defines subordinate as and his faithful people is the perfect model Will we risk to look outside the box? “belonging to a class of the love, reverence and care that Christmas 2003 Will we look in our neighborhoods, our lower than another, subject to the control or Christian spouses should have and express cities? authority of another.” This infers that wives for each other. This, says Paul, is a mystery Children still go hungry, millions with- Will we look in our homes? are lesser human beings. What about single of our faith, a revelation of how Christ per- out health care, Will we look in the ghettos, in Iraq, in women? They are not deemed subservient? ceives what is happening in the love of Corporate greed, violence on our streets, Afghanistan, in Haiti, in Africa, in all Why is this offensive passage still read good husbands and wives. Will we ever learn to live with each the other places? at Mass? (New Jersey) As in all human endeavors, of course, other? Will we look in the face of a child and not every marriage turns out this way. Will we be moved to act for justice? see the face of God? Few, if any, other Scripture passages Weakness, selfishness and pride prevent Will Christmas be joyful and blessed for Will we bless each other? Acause as much understandable frustra- that ideal from being fully realized. But those who struggle? Will God be found this Christmas? tion and hurt than this one. The apparent that is what it is all about, as God sees it. assertion in the letter to the Ephesians Obviously, such a monumental scrip- Christmas 2003 Christmas 2003 (Eph 5:21-32) of inherent inequality tural theme cannot be ignored in the between men and women, at least husbands Sunday Liturgy of the Word. War on terrorism, patriot act, Be hopeful, be gentle and pray. and wives, is, to put it mildly, offensive to Unfortunately, however, it comes down Arrogance, greed and lies, Be loving and forgiving. our modern ears. to us clothed in the language and percep- The innocent dying while the powerful Will I let the child live in me? A few points may help to understand tions of the patriarchical society in which get rich. Will I be a joy to the world? what’s going on. First, and most important, early Christians lived. Will leaders ever learn the way of Will I be a blessed Christmas for others? in this part of Ephesians the author (possi- It could hardly be otherwise, just as the nonviolence? bly St. Paul) takes up a discussion of one of New Testament’s admonitions (in Eph 6:5, Will they learn the true meaning of Christmas 2003 the major scriptural images for God’s rela- for example) that slaves be obedient to Christmas? tionship with the Jews, and by extension their masters, as they would be to Christ, Will they choose to share the wealth so The challenge is ours. with the whole human race. had to reflect the realities of the culture that all can live in justice and peace? It is yours and mine. On countless times in the Old they lived in. Will Christmas bells ring to silence the Work for justice. Testament, God compares his covenant Two avenues are open for alleviating at guns? Be peace. with his people to the covenant between least some of the culture shock we experi- Will Christmas be joyful and blessed for Forgive, love, live life. husbands and wives. As husbands are ence in this passage. One is to use the short those who hurt? Spread the Word, sing the song. bound in fidelity to their wives, says the form of the reading provided for in the O come all ye faithful, joyful and metaphor, so God is bound in love to his Lectionary for that Sunday, which omits Christmas 2003 triumphant. people, as groom to bride. They may be both verses you quote. Come, Lord Jesus, come. unfaithful to him and commit “adultery” by In addition, the homily, or even a well- Where is our God? going to other lovers or other gods. But he written bulletin note, might alert people to Who is our God? By Joseph Zelenka remains faithful and will seek to help them the real message that God is offering to us return. (See for example Hosea 2, Isaiah 64 here about his faithfulness and how this (Joseph Zelenka is a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Indianapolis.) and Ezekiel 16.) faithfulness should inspire our love for Jesus resumes the same theme in his each other. † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, December 12, 2003 Last Minute Gift Ideas

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By Barb Fraze The Snow Pony by Alison Lester. grandfather who does not believe in interesting to listen to if read by an adult; Catholic News Service Houghton Mifflin Co. (Boston, 2003). Christmas receives the message of its real older readers will find the chapters quick 194 pp., $15. meaning when Mint, a retired champion, reading. Ages 7-12. WASHINGTON (CNS)—The following Fourteen-year-old Dusty’s life and fam- and other horses refuse to come in during a When We Were Saints by Han Nolan. children’s books are suitable for Christmas ily seem to be falling apart, but she finds snowstorm. Pierce’s illustrations are Harcourt Inc. (Orlando, Fla., 2003). giving. solace in the Snow Pony, a wild horse her designed to look like old-fashioned oval- 291 pp., $17. Run From the Nun by Erin MacLellan. father manages to capture up on the framed pictures, and they face text of a When We Were Saints is not a historical Holiday House (New York, 2003). 165 pp., Australian Plains. The Snow Pony will story told quite conversationally by Spitz. tale, but the modern story of a young man $16.95. accept only Dusty as a rider, and although The result is an appealing story. All ages. struggling to find his identity after his When fifth-grader Kara McKinney gets several incidents make some of the adults Little Pierre: A Cajun Story From grandfather’s last words, “Young man, you transferred from a public to a Catholic think the wild brumby should be returned Louisiana by Robert D. San Souci, illus- are a saint.” In a complex search that school, she is determined to get expelled so to the Plains, Dusty convinces them other- trated by David Catrow. Silver Whistle involves a teen-age girl who thinks she is she can return to her friends. But Kara’s wise. During a violent incident and unex- (Orlando, Fla., 2003). 28 pp., $16. St. Clare and calls him Francis, Archie hijinks backfire, and soon she is drawn into pected snowstorm, Dusty and her horse are This colorfully illustrated yarn is a great Caswell takes a spiritual journey into prayer trying to solve a mystery that involves dead tested as never before. Readers do not have read-aloud book, mixing some Cajun and a physical journey to New York, all the bodies, the parish cemetery, the custodian to be horse lovers to like this book because dialect with outrageous adventure. Brothers while struggling to combine his common and the school principal, Sister Mary it also includes family conflicts, tests of Big Pierre, Fat Pierre, Wise Pierre and sense and love for his ailing grandmother Francis. Kara’s adventures and misadven- friendship and adventure. Ages 10-14. Foolish Pierre have special talents, but they with his discovery of religion. The book tures highlight a tale about friendships that Mountain Solo by Jeanette Ingold. are no match for their youngest brother, deals with some difficult topics, including young readers will enjoy. Ages 9-11. Harcourt Inc. (Orlando, Fla., 2003). 304 Little Pierre. Catrow’s illustrations and car- anorexia and the stigmata, but will keep The Invisible Seam by Andy William pp., $17. icatures stretch the imagination; the water- readers turning pages, trying to see how Frew, illustrated by Jun Matsuoka. Moon Mixing flashbacks with the present, colors dominate the pages, with text Archie resolves his conflict. Ages 11-15. Mountain Publishing (North Kingstown, Ingold tells the story of a talented teen-age blended in. Be prepared to read this book Saints and Angels, by Claire Llewellyn R.I., 2003). 28 pp., $15.95. musician who must discover herself after to the children multiple times. Ages 5-9. Kingfisher (Boston, 2003). 64 pp., $14.95. The Invisible Seam is a well-woven story an embarrassing failure at her international The Wondrous Adventures of Saints and Angels is a collection of por- about a young Japanese girl who must debut. One of the appeals of this book, St. Francis of Assisi by Tricia Gray, illus- traits and profiles of famous saints, from apprentice as a seamstress when her aunt however, is that it mixes in some Montana trated by Vicki Shuck. St. Anthony St. Anne to St. Thomas Aquinas, as well as can no longer care for her. Michi’s stitches frontier history, modern friendship, family Messenger Press (Cincinnati, 2003). some famous archangels. The illustrations, are small and tight, and bring great pride to conflicts and musician Tess’ love of camp- 164 pp., $14.95. taken from portraits at internationally her teacher, but cause tensions with the ing and nature. This well-told tale is one of Fifteen tales about St. Francis, his life renowned galleries, dominate the book. other apprentice seamstresses. As the plot the better time-to-grow-up books offered and miracles are retold in short vignettes Llewellyn presents one-page profiles of the unfolds, Michi deals with peer pressure, the for teens this year. Ages 11-14. that teach without preaching. With enticing saints and angels. Each profile also has out- need to keep her promise to do her best, and Mint’s Christmas Message by Mary Y. titles like “The Three Murderous Robbers” takes that include the saint or angel's feast the discovery that different people have dif- Spitz, illustrated by Joanne Y. Pierce. to “The Wicked Wolf of Gubbio,” the day as well as what they are patron of. ferent talents. Matsuoka’s watercolors help Mother Moose Press (Potomac Falls, Va., vignettes clearly convey Francis’ love of illustrate Michi’s feelings of pride, alone- 2003). 32 pp., $17.95. God and his belief that God is reflected in (Barb Fraze is international editor at ness, conflict and joy. 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Information: 317-542- 46th St., Indianapolis. “An N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Per- Marian Center, 3356 W. 30th St., Holy Rosary Church, 520 St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, 10655 1481. Evening of Praise and Worship,” petual adoration. Information: Indianapolis. Prayer group, Stevens St., Indianapolis. Ador- Haverstick Road, Carmel, Ind., Tony Avellana, presenter, 317-831-4142. prayers for priests and religious, ation of the Blessed Sacrament, Diocese of Lafayette. The Mount St. Francis Retreat Cen- 7:30-9 p.m. Information: 9 a.m. Information: 317-257- between Masses, noon-5:45 p.m. Couple to Couple League of Weekly ter, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mount [email protected]. 2569. Information: 317-636-4478. Indianapolis, Natural Family St. Francis. Francis2, “The December 20 Sundays Planning (NFP), 7-9 p.m. Infor- SS. Francis and Clare Church, Christmas Story: You’ll Shoot Mount St. Francis Retreat Cen- Holy Rosary Church, 520 Cordiafonte House of Prayer, mation: 317-228-9276. 5901 Olive Branch Road, Your Eye Out … Shepherds, ter, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mount Stevens St., Indianapolis. 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Greenwood. Mass, 6:30 a.m., December 12-14 Magi and Ralphie?!?,” 6-8 p.m. St. Francis. “Advent Retreat Tridentine Mass, 9:30 a.m. Infor- Monday silent prayer group, adoration of the Blessed Sacra- Mount St. Francis Retreat Cen- Information: 812-923-8817 or Day,” 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., “brown mation: 317-636-4478. 7 p.m. Information: 317-543- ment, 7 a.m.-8 p.m., rosary and ter, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mount e-mail [email protected]. bag lunch,” free-will offering. 0154. Divine Mercy Chaplet, 11 a.m., St. Francis. “Christmas Family Information: 812-923-8817 or St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Tuesdays Benediction, 8 p.m. Information: Retreat.” Information: 812-923- Mary’s King’s Village Schoen- e-mail [email protected]. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe 317-859-HOPE. 8817 or e-mail mtstfran statt, Rexville (located on 925 polis. Mass in Vietnamese, Road W., Sellersburg. Shep- @cris.com. South, .8 mile east of 421 South, Cathedral High School, 5225 E. 2 p.m. herds of Christ rosary, prayers St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. 12 miles south of Versailles), 56th St., Indianapolis. Live after 7 p.m. Mass. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- Kordes Retreat Center, 841 E. “Schoenstatt Spirituality,” Nativity, 6-8 p.m. Information: Christ the King Church, 1827 polis. Young adult Bible study, 14th St., Ferdinand. “Exploring 2:30 p.m., Mass, 3:30 p.m., with 317-542-1481. Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th 6:15-7:15 p.m. Information: 317- St., Beech Grove. Prayer group, 632-9349. 2:30-3:30 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas Church, St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Chapel, 46th and Illinois streets, Central Ave., Indianapolis. Indianapolis. Prayer service for Bible sharing, 7 p.m. Informa- peace, 6:30-7:15 p.m. tion: 317-283-5508. St. Thomas More Church, 1200 St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Dr. E., Indianapolis. Marian Mass, 6 p.m. Information: 317- Movement of Priests prayer 831-4142. cenacle, Mass, 7-8 p.m. Informa- tion: 317-842-5580. Thursdays Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th Holy Spirit Church, 7243 E. 10th Ave., Beech Grove. Adoration St., Indianapolis. Bible study, of the Blessed Sacrament, Gospel of John, 7-8:30 p.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Benediction, Information: 317-353-9404. 5 p.m., Mass, 5:30 p.m.

Cordiafonte House of Prayer, St. Malachy Church, 326 N. 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Green St., Brownsburg. Liturgy Tuesday silent prayer hour, —See ACTIVE LIST, page 17

St. John the Evangelist Church, Indianapolis, is changing its weekday Mass schedule, effective Monday, December 1, 2003. Monday-Saturday Confessions heard, 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mass of the Day, 12:10 p.m. Saturday only Confessions also heard, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Holy Days Masses at 10:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Secular Holidays Mass at 12:10 p.m. Christmas Day Mass at 9:30 a.m. The Sunday Mass schdeule is unchanged (Saturday, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8:00 and 11:00 a.m.). For information about special events (such as Mass web site: [email protected] after Colts Games or special music concerts) call St. John’s 24-hour information line at (317) 637-3941. The Criterion Friday, December 12, 2003 Page 17

Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Last Sundays First Mondays The Active List, continued from page 16 Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Holy Rosary Church, 520 Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Precious Infants monthly pro-life Stevens St., Indianapolis. Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., of the Hours, 7 p.m. Information: Third Sundays Third Thursdays ministry, Mass for Life by arch- Novena to Our Lady of Per- Indianapolis. Guardian Angel 317-852-3195. Christ the King Church, 1827 Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum diocesan Office of Pro-Life petual Help, 11:15 a.m. Informa- Guild, board meeting, 9:30 a.m. Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- Chapel, 9001 Haverstick Road, Activities, 8:30 a.m., drive to tion: 317-636-4478. Our Lady of the Greenwood First Tuesdays polis. Exposition of the Blessed Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Clinic for Women (abortion Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. Church, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian First Sundays Sacrament, 2 p.m.-7 a.m. clinic), 3607 W. 16th St., Indian- 30th St., Indianapolis. Confes- St., Greenwood. Faith-sharing St. Paul Church, 218 Scheller Monday, rosary, 8 p.m. Open St. Elizabeth’s Pregnancy and apolis, for rosary, return to sion, 6:45 p.m., Benediction of group, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: Ave., Sellersburg. Prayer group, until midnight. Adoption Services, 2500 church for Benediction. the Blessed Sacrament, 7:30 p.m. 317-856-7442. 7-8:15 p.m. Information: 812- Third Mondays Churchman Ave., Indianapolis. Daughters of Isabella, Madonna Fourth Wednesdays 246-4555. St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe St. Lawrence Church, Chapel, St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. 56th Circle meeting, noon, dessert St. Thomas More Church, 1200 Road W., Sellersburg. Holy 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. St., Indianapolis. Young N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Fatima Knights of Columbus, Widowed Group, sponsored by and beverages served. Informa- hour for religious vocations, Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- Mass and anointing of the sick, 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- archdiocesan Office for Family tion: 317-849-5840. Benediction and exposition of ment, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mass. 6 p.m. Information: 317-831- polis. Euchre, 1 p.m. Informa- Ministries, 7:30 p.m. Informa- the Blessed Sacrament after St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. tion: 317-236-1596 or 800-382- St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. 4142. tion: 317-638-8416. 7 p.m. Mass. † Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- 9836, ext. 1596. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. polis. Adult Bible study, 6 p.m. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament, Information: 317-632-9349. Third Wednesdays 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Mass, 5:45 p.m. Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th Information: 317-244-9002. Christ the King Chapel, 1827 Ave., Beech Grove. Holy hour and rosary, 6 p.m. Information: WWhheenn FFaammiillyy MMaatttteerrss...... Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- St. Thomas More Church, 1200 REAL ESTATE GROUPS polis. Marian prayers for priests, 317-784-5454. N. Indiana St., Mooresville. 5:30-6:30 a.m. Prayer for vocations, rosary, Call the Realtor Who Cares St. Jude Church, 5353 McFar- eucharistic adoration, Benedic- 317-469-1900 land Road, Indianapolis. Fatima Knights of Columbus, tion, 6 p.m. Information: 317- Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Information: 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- 831-4142. About you and yours! polis. Euchre, 7 p.m. Informa- 317-783-1445. tion: 317-638-8416. Third Fridays Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Marian College, St. Francis Hall Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian Indianapolis. Catholic Widowed Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- St., Indianapolis. Adult religious Organization, 7-9:30 p.m. Infor- matic Renewal of Central education, 7:30 p.m. Informa- mation: 317-784-1102. Indiana, Mass and healing ser- tion: 317-638-5551. vice, 7 p.m. Dick Houghton Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 Cordiafonte House of Prayer, Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, Third Saturdays Call Now! 317-590-3174 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. 2 p.m. St. Michael the Archangel [email protected] Thursday silent prayer group, 9:30 a.m. Information: 317-543- 0154.

St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth St., New Albany. Shepherds of I NDIANAPOLIS Christ prayers for lay and religious vocations, 7 p.m. BEECH GROVE MOORESVILLE Fridays St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. Main St., Plainfield. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Work alongside the 8 a.m.-7 p.m. St. Lawrence Church, Chapel, greatest Healer of all time. 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- ment, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Benedic- tion and Mass.

St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Spanish prayer group and conversation, 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-546- 4065. Saturdays Clinic for Women (abortion clinic), 3607 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. Pro-life rosary, 9:30 a.m.

Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Tridentine Mass, 9 a.m.

St. Patrick Church, 950 Prospect St., Indianapolis. Mass in English, 4 p.m.

St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. “Be Not Afraid” holy hour, HEALTH INFORMATION CODERS 3:30-4:30 p.m. RHIA-RHIT Certification Required Monthly Experience with ICD-9-Coding Second Mondays RADIOLOGY Church at Mount St. Francis. Experience the rewards of • Radiology Technologist Holy hour for vocations to working in an atmosphere Indiana certification required priesthood and religious life, of compassionate concern, • CT Technician 7 p.m. Certified Radiology Technologist with CT experience joyful service and respect Second Tuesdays • Nuclear Medicine Technician St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto for life. Join the family of Certification required or eligibility JOB LISTINGS Dr., Indianapolis. Support caring professionals at Group for Separated and REGISTERED NURSES Divorced Catholics, 7 p.m. Infor- St.Francis Hospital & • Cardiac • Surgery • Home Health • Emergency mation: Archdiocesan Office of Health Centers, one of • Hospice • Orthopedics • Behavioral Health & more Family Ministries, 317-236-1596 Indiana’s leading or 800-382-9836, ext. 1596. PLEASE FORWARD YOUR RESUME TO: Second Thursdays healthcare providers. St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers, St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday Pat Cassidy, 1600 Albany St., Beech Grove,IN 46107 Dr. E., Indianapolis. Holy hour Ph: (317) 782-6535 Fax: (317) 783-8152 for priestly and religious voca- e-mail: [email protected] web:jobs.StFrancisHospitals.org tions, 7 p.m. Second Saturdays St. Agnes Parish, Brown County Public Library, Nashville. Brown County Widowed CAREERS Support Group, 3 p.m. Informa- leading the way An Equal Opportunity Employer tion and directions: 812-988- 2778 or 812-988-4429. Page 18 The Criterion Friday, December 12, 2003

Nov. 25. Mother of Amy Grandmother of 27. Great- Richey, Judy, Bob and Jim grandmother of 39. Great-great- Providence Sister Ann Trinita McCahill Hoyland. Daughter of Bob and grandmother of several. served as assistant to Cardinal George Marie Moore. Sister of Patti PHILIPS, Helen Ann, 55, Rest in peace Hafendorfer and Marilyn St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, Providence Sister Ann George in the Archdiocese of Mathney. Grandmother of six. Nov. 28. Mother of Meri Trinita McCahill died on Chicago. Nov. 19 in Lourdes Hall at She ministered in the federal Please submit in writing to our 72, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, JACKSON, Pauline C. Hamby and Charles Phillips. (Wissel), 91, St. Mary, North Sister of George, Joseph and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She and local government systems office by 10 a.m. Thursday Nov. 13. Mother of Jenny was 66. in Chicago from 1976-87. She before the week of publication; Kidwell, Martha McLemore Vernon, Nov. 27. Mother of William Lee. Grandmother of Dolores Horstman, Jean one. A Mass of Christian Burial served in the Department of be sure to state date of death. and Ralph Coonce. Grand- was celebrated on Nov. 22 in Health, Education and Welfare Obituaries of archdiocesan mother of seven. Nichter, Maurice Jackson and POPE, Jean Cecelia, 82, Holy Richard Wissel. Stepmother of the Church of the Immaculate as an equal opportunity special- priests serving our archdiocese CRAVEN, Curtis L., 71, Spirit, Indianapolis, Nov. 23. Conception at Saint Mary-of- ist and also worked for the are listed elsewhere in The Wanda Phillips. Grandmother Mother of Robert and Russell St. Mary, Rushville, Nov. 26. of 20. Great-grandmother of 27. the-Woods. Cardinal Francis Chicago Health Systems Criterion. Order priests and Husband of Barbara E. Pope Jr. Grandmother of three. George, archbishop of Chicago, Agency and the Office for Civil religious sisters and brothers Great-great-grandmother of (McCoy) Craven. Father of three. RAUSCH, Mary Helen, 55, presided at the funeral liturgy. Rights. are included here, unless they Susan Walder, David, James, St. Mary, Navilleton, Nov. 24. Burial followed in the sisters’ Sister Ann Trinita also are natives of the archdiocese Richard, Steven and William JANNUSCH, Rita M., Wife of Steve Rausch. Mother cemetery. served as a legal assistant in the or have other connections to it; Craven. Stepson of Barbara E. (Hawkins), 82, St. Jude, of Sara, Scott and Steve The former Mary Katherine Archdiocese of Chicago’s those are separate obituaries (McCoy) Craven. Brother of Indianapolis, Nov. 22. Mother Rausch Jr. Sister of Mary Lou McCahill was born on June 7, Office of Legal Counsel from on this page. Donna Wagoner, Viola Newlin, of Judy Boschen, Rita Kapfhammer. 1937, in Chicago. 1988-92. McKenzie and Mike Jannusch. AJAMIE, Roger W., 77, Betty Westfall, Carole and She entered the congregation She also taught in Catholic Grandmother of six. Great- REED, Mary Catherine St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis, Wayne Craven. Grandfather of of the Sisters of Providence on schools staffed by the Sisters of grandmother of four. (Riley) Childs, 66, St. Rita, Nov. 23. Brother of Angela, 15. Great-grandfather of two. Indianapolis, Nov. 28. Mother Jan. 5, 1955, professed first Providence in Indiana and JOHNSON, Christine Lorraine and Father Albert DOWDEN, Edith R., 91, of Helen, Anthony, Charles Jr., vows on Aug. 15, 1957, and Illinois for 17 years. (Bennett), 82, Holy Name, Ajamie. St. Anthony, Indianapolis, Lawrence and Norman Childs. professed final vows on She is survived by two aunts Beech Grove, Nov. 21. Mother Nov. 27. Mother of Stephen Grandmother of three. Great- Aug. 15, 1962. and many cousins. ARNEY, Norma Janne of Maryjo Buckel, Deborah Dowden. Grandmother of three. grandmother of one. From 1992-2003, Sister Memorial gifts may be sent (Smith), 73, St. Therese of the Johnson and Michele Ann Trinita served as adminis- to the Sisters of Providence at Infant Jesus (Little Flower), DRONS, Marian E. (Giles), Tillapaugh. Sister of Lloyd RUNNEBOHM, Alice, 99, trative assistant to Cardinal Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. † Indianapolis, Nov. 25. Mother 97, St. Thomas Aquinas, Bennett. Grandmother of six. St. Joseph, Shelbyville, of Gail Eisenhut, Joy Fowler, Indianapolis, Nov. 26. Mother Great-grandmother of three. Nov. 27. Mother of Joan West. Lisa Stinson, Matthew and of Bernadette Paradise, Sister of Marguerite Magill. MEDLEY, Roger W., 80, Providence Sister Carmelita Brady Timothy Arney. Sister of Michael, Richard and Robert Grandmother of two. Great- St. Michael, Indianapolis, Carolyn Kashman, Marjorie Drons. Grandmother of six. grandmother of one. taught at schools in five states Nov. 15. Husband of Launa and Larry Smith. Grandmother Great-grandmother of four. (Richards) Medley. Father of RUSSELL, Anna Eva, Providence Sister Carmelita Sister Carmelita taught in of 19. Great-grandmother of FITZGERALD, John G., Jr., Barbara Troutman and Lavrita St. Mary, New Albany, Nov. 24. Brady died on Nov. 23 in Catholic schools staffed by the one. 65, St. Simon the Apostle, Medley. Brother of Mary Ward, Wife of Lawrence Russell. Lourdes Hall at Saint Mary-of- Sisters of Providence in BERDY, Stephen Robert, 44, Indianapolis, Nov. 21. Husband Leon and John Medley. Sister of Clara Gibson and the-Woods. She was 98. Indiana, Illinois, New Hamp- St. Mary, Navilleton, Nov. 17. of Patricia A. (Mucho) Grandfather of four. Great- Calbert Weathers. The Mass of Christian shire, Massachusetts and Burial was celebrated on Maryland. Husband of Mary Jean Berdy. Fitzgerald. Father of Brian, grandfather of eight. SMITH, Eleanor M., 104, Nov. 26 in the Church of the In the archdiocese, Sister Father of Joy Marie, David, Daniel, John, Michael and St. Pius X, Indianapolis, MORLEY, Alma L. (Horrell), Immaculate Conception at the Carmelita taught at St. Joan of Kristopher and Stephen Berdy. Timothy Fitzgerald. Brother of Nov. 23. Mother of Patricia 81, St. Jude, Indianapolis, motherhouse. Burial followed Arc School in Indianapolis Brother of Nancy Jurban, Gloria Combest. Beringer and Helen Haynes. Nov. 26. Mother of Genievieve in the sisters’ cemetery. from 1938-42. Andrew, Leon and Vincent HALE, Mary Catherine Anderson, Sandy Coleman, SMITH, Madolyn J. (Miller), The former Charlotte Brady She also ministered as a Berdy. (Schlotterbeck), 74, Holy Margaret Lambert, Bob and 75, Holy Name, Beech Grove, was born on Feb. 8, 1905, in school librarian and in school BRADLEY, Marilyn (Harris) Name, Beech Grove, Nov. 22. Tom Marley. Grandmother of Nov. 1. Mother of Nancy Malden, Mass. and convent services. Strayhorn, 70, St. Michael, Mother of Janet Kent, Joan Lile 10. Great-grandmother of 11. Amsdorf, Sylvia Borden, She entered the congregation Surviving are several Indianapolis, Nov. 20. Wife of and James Hale. Grandmother PEARL, Elsie Mae, 86, Patrick and Thomas Smith. of the Sisters of Providence on nieces and nephews. Donald R. Bradley. Step- of four. Great-grandmother of St. Mary, North Vernon, Sister of Bernice Schakel and June 7, 1922, professed first Memorial gifts may be mother of Barry and David four. Nov. 25. Mother of Alicia Ruth Steffey. Grandmother of vows on Aug. 15, 1925, and sent to the Sisters of Provi- Bradley. HOYLAND, Geraldine, 61, Dean, Mary Wilder, Thomas eight. Great-grandmother of professed final vows on dence at Saint Mary-of-the- COONCE, Norma B. (Smith), Sacred Heart, Jeffersonville, and William Pearl. 13. † Aug. 15, 1930. Woods. † Christmas Remembrance Masses Please join us at 2 p.m. for each Mass Wednesday, December 17, 2003 CALVARY, HOLY CROSS/ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CEMETERIES & MAUSOLEUMS 435 W. Troy Ave. • (317) 784-4439 You are invited to join our Staff for a candlelight service in the Chapel Mausoleum.

Thursday, December 18, 2003 OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUM 9001 Haverstick Road • (317) 574-8898 We will have ornaments available for you on which to write the name of your loved one and place on a Christmas tree for remembrance during this holy season. The Criterion Friday, December 12, 2003 Page 19

well as members of other archdiocesan parishes. The choir excellent job with it. Robin Heberling, a member of the was made up of people of all ages. The members of the pil- parish, designed it, and said that it took a couple of weeks to NewsNews briefsbriefs grimage also went to Assisi, and Muller said that she had a write the code. The most difficult part, she said, was trying to chance to play a 500-year-old organ at the Basilica of make the front page look like the weekly bulletin, which will Local St. Francis. be posted each week as well. The Web site also contains sec- tions on the parish history, the patron saint of the parish, Refugee program is preparing for St. Mary-of-the-Rock Parish to stewardship and their sister parish in Guatemala. influx of refugees from Somalia dedicate new parish hall U.S. INDIANAPOLIS—The archdiocesan Refugee FRANKLIN COUNTY—St. Mary-of-the-Rock Parish Resettlement Program (RRP) is planning to see its workload will dedicate its new parish hall on Dec. 13 after the 6:30 Church groups to appeal ruling on possibly triple as 93 Somali Bantu refugees prepare to come p.m. Mass and name it in honor of Father Joseph Klee, mandated contraception coverage to Indianapolis over the next year. Joyce Overton, director of who was pastor there from 1963-94. Franciscan Sister the RRP, said that she is currently working on hiring more Patricia Campbell, parish life coordinator, said that the for- ALBANY, N.Y.—The battle over the Women’s Health resettlement specialists, as well as a translator of Swahili, to mer pastor died on Christmas Day in 1994, and was loved and Wellness Act, a New York State law that includes man- help the Somali refugees as they strive to be self-sufficient in by many in the parish. The children particularly liked dated contraception coverage by religious employers, will go the United States. The Bantu, mostly settled in rural districts Father Klee, she said. When the idea for named the former to the New York State Court of Appeals, the state’s highest of Somalia, have suffered much persecution and many have parish school building after him, the parish council court. On Nov. 25, acting State Supreme Court Judge Dan waited in refugee camps for more than a decade. “They’re affirmed it. The hall is used for teaching religious educa- Lamont ruled that the law is not unconstitutional. Plaintiffs from a very war-torn country,” Overton said. The Bantu tion, hosting the parish festival and other gatherings. who have challenged the suit, including Catholic Charities of reflect a diversity of cultural backgrounds. Most are Muslim. Father William Turner, the priest moderator and sacramen- the Albany Diocese, immediately vowed to appeal. In addi- tal minister of the parish, will bless the new Klee Hall. tion to Catholic Charities, plaintiffs include the Catholic Central Indiana Festival Choir Jerry Glaub, a parishioner, made the sign for the hall. bishops of New York state, Temple Baptist Church in Halfmoon, First Bible Baptist Church in Rochester, Delta performs at St. Peter’s Basilica St. Lawrence Parish in Development of Western New York in Buffalo and the INDIANAPOLIS—The Central Indiana Festival Choir, Servants of Relief for Incurable Cancer in Hawthorne. The made up of Catholics mostly from the Archdiocese of Lawrenceburg launches Web site Women’s Health and Wellness Act took effect on Jan. 1, Indianapolis and the Diocese of Lafayette, traveled to Italy LAWRENCEBURG—St. Lawrence Parish in 2003. The only part of the law objected to—on the grounds for a pilgrimage and sang as the principal choir for a Mass Lawrenceburg has joined many other parishes in the archdio- of religious freedom—is the requirement that religious insti- celebrating the Dedication of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. cese by launching its first Web site at tutions provide contraception coverage for employees. Other Many cardinals were present for the Mass. Kathleen Muller, www.stlawrencechurch.US/stlawrence.htm. The new Web aspects of the law, including coverage of mammograms, music director at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Indianapolis and site will give parishioners, travelers and other information on bone density tests and cervical cancer screenings, have been organist on the trip, said that the Mass was very powerful— the parish, the Mass schedule, an events calendar and direc- applauded by the Church. and that it helped her put her faith into a new perspective and tions to the church. Benedictine Sister Mary Cecile Deken, see more clearly how she is a part of something bigger. pastoral associate, said the parish school has had a Web site, (These news briefs were compiled by The Criterion and About 10 members of her parish went on the pilgrimage as but never the parish, and she thinks that the designer did an Catholic News Service.) †

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Withdrawals are free from state and federal taxes for Indiana residents when used for qualified higher education expenses. Non-qualified withdrawals are subject to income taxes and an additional 10% federal tax on earnings. State tax laws may vary in the treatment of 529 plans. Please review this aspect carefully before choosing a 529 plan. Investments Investments in CollegeChoice 529 Investment Plan are not FDIC insured, may lose value and are not bank or state guaranteed. CollegeChoice 529 Investment Plan is a servicemark of Bank One Corporation. CollegeChoice 529 Investment Plan is sponsored by the Indiana Education Savings Authority and distributed by One Group Dealer Services, Inc., an affiliate of Bank One Corporation. Other affiliates of Bank One receive fees for services to the Plan. For information about fees and expenses, call 1-866-400-7526 or ask your investment representative for an Offering Statement. Please read carefully before investing. Products and services are provided by One Group Dealer Services, Inc. Member SIPC.