BringingNorth the Good News to the Diocese Texas of Fort Worth Catholic Vol. 25 No. 14 September 4, 2009 Diocese announces launch of $40 million All Th ings Possible 40th anniversary campaign

Bishop Kevin Vann has announced that the Diocese of Fort Worth, which marked its 40th anniversary as a diocese on Aug. 9, is launching a major campaign, All Things “The faithful members Possible, with the goal of raising $40 million over the next four years. The $40 million of this diocese have been campaign is intended to meet a number of large identifi ed needs and will strengthen extraordinarily generous the ministry of the Catholic Church in North Texas. in supporting the works Although the campaign officially launched Aug. 29, early support for the of the Church, and with campaign has yielded $2 million toward the effective leadership the $40 million goal, the bishop said. “I am humbled and exhilarated by the early sup- of our parish clergy, I port our campaign has received before its public launch. This sets a high barometer have every confi dence for success and shows our people are truly responding generously to carrying out the that our campaign will Gospel message,” said Bishop Vann. The campaign will be conducted in all be a source of many 90 parishes and missions from August 2009 to June 2010. The plan calls for a series blessings not only for of receptions and a process of ongoing our faithful but for the education, giving each Catholic house- hold the opportunity to learn about the larger community of Fort challenges facing the Catholic Church in North Texas. Worth.” “The faithful members of this diocese have been extraordinarily generous in — Bishop Kevin Vann supporting the works of the Church, and on the All Things Possible with the effective leadership of our parish campaign clergy, I have every confi dence that our campaign will be a source of many bless- ings not only for our faithful but for the SEE CAMPAIGN, P. 12

Catholic Charities responds to NEW YORK Monthly lecture series begins Sept. 29 TIMES article on health care reform John Paul II Institute kicks On Aug. 28, Catholic Chari- or promotes the funding of abor- and it must sustain conscience ties of Fort Worth issued a press tions or compels any health care protections for health care provid- off with ‘JPII and Pizza Too’ release about inaccurate news provider or institution to provide ers who do not want to participate Douglas Bushman, STL, will of the dioc- reporting of the positions of such a service. In fact, Catholic in abortions or other morally ob- kick off “JP II and Pizza Too!”, a esan Pope Catholic Charities USA and the Charities USA will continue to jectionable procedures.’ (To read series of monthly presentations John Paul II Catholic Health Association, stat- work with the Catholic Health more from CHA, visit its website that delve into the writings and Institute. ing that “The New York Times, on Association and the United States at www.chausa.org.)” teachings of the late pontiff, at 6 “It is the Aug. 28 … inaccurately reported Conference of Catholic Bishops On Aug. 29, the Times posted a p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at St. bishop’s that Catholic Charities and the to ensure that any health care correction to its Web site stating Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2016 desire that Catholic Health Association reform legislation will not in- that the story published Aug. 28 Willis Lane in Keller. The series all Catho- have ‘endorsed the president’s clude such provisions. Catholic had overstated the two national is sponsored by the Catechetical lics in the Douglas Bushman plan without reservation.’ This Charities USA will continue to Catholic organizations’ support School of the Pope John Paul II diocese information is simply not true,” work to reform health care in a for what the Times character- Institute of the Diocese of Fort may come to a greater under- the release goes on to say: way that is consistent with the ized as “the president’s plans,” Worth. standing of the great legacy of “In a letter to Congress, dated teachings of our faith.’” ending the correction by stating, Bishop Kevin Vann has invited teaching, wisdom, and spiritual July 31, 2009, Catholic Charities “In a statement on its Web site, “The two organizations have not Bushman, director of the Institute insight that John Paul II has left USA President Father Larry Sny- Catholic Health Association also endorsed his proposals ‘without of Pastoral Theology at Ave Maria the Church and how this can in- der, wrote: ‘I am writing to clarify states: ‘CHA has not endorsed any reservation.’” University in Naples, Florida, and spire our Catholic faith and our that Catholic Charities USA does of the health care reform bills, but Catholic Charitiesof Fort a nationally known speaker and ability to live out our daily lives not support any plan to reform our message to lawmakers is clear: Worth’s Web site may be accessed expert on the writings of Pope as Catholics,” said Lucas Pollice, health care and/or any proposed health care reform should not re- at www.CatholicCharitiesFort- John Paul II, to present this series diocesan director of Catechesis. legislative provision that allows sult in an expansion of abortion, Worth.org. to celebrate the inaugural year SEE LECTURE, P 12 Page 2 North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 National Abortion has no place in health care bill, bishops’ spokesperson says

By Dennis Sadowski is, that existing laws and policies will be considered universal,” since Congress began tackling the Catholic News Service governing abortion and abortion she said. issue in June. WASHINGTON — The presi- “Fundamentally, funding be preserved. U.S. law Richards contended that access “The bishops have a very dent of Planned Parenthood does not allow the use of govern- to abortion and contraception creative and kind of politically, I confuses authentic health care abortion is not ment funds for most abortions. remain a fundamental health would say, beautiful and complex care need and be included in with access to abortion and all health care. It should Richards challenged the bish- position which is that they’re for forms of artifi cial contraception, ops’ position, saying that their any health care reform measure authentic reform of health care, said Deirdre A. McQuade, assis- not be considered view of universal health cover- adopted by Congress. for universal coverage that is truly tant director for policy and com- age would make women “sec- “The danger, of course, is not universal,” McQuade explained. munications in the U.S. bishops’ fundamental in any ond-class citizens” because they simply that the bishops are push- “(They’ve) got the most inclusive Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities. oppose the inclusion of abortion ing to erode decades of legal ac- vision possible in that they call for Responding to a column by way to any health coverage in health care reform cess to contraception and abortion authentic care of the unborn all the Cecile Richards, president of the legislation. in America,” Richards wrote. way through natural death. Planned Parenthood Federation care reform at the “Does anyone else see the The Planned Parenthood of- “The bishops’ vision is to au- of America, that appeared Aug. 18 irony in the U.S. bishops wanting fi cial also claimed the bishops’ thentically serve, especially those on the Huffi ngton Post Web site, federal or state level. to defi ne universal health care “hard-line opposition to women’s who are least served among us, McQuade said health care reform —Deirdre A. McQuade as covering everything except rights” endangers women around to put them fi rst. Who’s more pending in Congress should pro- USCCB spokesperson for what they don’t support?” the world who need access to vulnerable than the unborn?” vide people with access to basic Richards wrote in response to an universal health care. she said. health care, not services that harm Aug. 17 story in U.S. News & World “The effort to criminalize ac- McQuade also refuted Rich- human life. around to say universal health Report that outlined the bishops’ cess to safe abortion endangers ards’ position that comprehensive “Fundamentally, abortion is care means coverage of every position. most women in the developing access to artificial contracep- not health care,” McQuade told single legal medical procedure. “Under this theory, I suppose world, the very women that you tion would reduce unwanted Catholic News Service. “It should Nobody’s proposing that,” Mc- women are supposed to wait would think the bishops would be pregnancies and lead to fewer not be considered fundamental in Quade said. and see just exactly how the U.S. concerned about,” she wrote. abortions. “Greater access to con- any way to any health care reform The bishops have called for any Conference of Catholic Bishops McQuade said the bishops’ traception has never been shown at the federal or state level. health care legislative measure to comes down on a variety of health position has been consistent to decrease pregnancy rates or “She’s shifting the language remain “abortion neutral,” that needs to understand what in fact throughout the health care debate abortion,” she said. USCCB launches Web site to inform Catholics about Missal translation

WASHINGTON (CNS) — A The U.S. Conference is Vatican approval. proposed to the International new Web site launched Aug. 21 of Catholic Bishops The bishops’ vote on the texts Commission on English in the by the U.S. Conference of Catholic was completed in mail-in ballots Liturgy (ICEL). has launched this new Bishops was produced to educate nearly a month after their spring Last November during the Catholics about the forthcoming Web site, www.usccb. meeting in San Antonio. bishops’ fall general meeting, English translation of the new org/romanmissal, to In the fall the bishops will Bishop Serratelli said that, with Roman Missal, the book of prayers consider the Proper of the Saints the time needed for publishers educate Catholics about used for Mass. Gray Book, the commons Gray to produce the new edition of The site, www.usccb.org/ the forthcoming English Book, U.S. propers for the Roman the missal and for Catholics to romanmissal, has background translation of the new Missal, U.S. adaptations for the receive proper catechesis about material on the process of devel- Roman Missal and the Roman the changes in the Mass, the use ROMAN MISSAL, the book of opment of liturgical texts, sample Missal supplement Gray Book. of the new missal is not expected texts from the missal, a glossary of prayers used for Mass. Gray Books are revised translations before Advent of 2012. terms and answers to frequently (CNS) asked questions. Content will be added regu- North larly over the next several months, conclude their review and ap- International Commission on according to an Aug. 21 news proval of the fi nal portion of the English in the Liturgy are submit- Texas release from the USCCB. translated texts at the end of this ted to each participating bishops’ Catholic The bishops’ Committee on year. Final approval, or “recogni- conference, which is free to adopt Divine Worship hopes the site tio,” of the text from the Vatican or reject any text ICEL proposes. will be a central resource for those Congregation for Divine Worship Once a bishops’ conference preparing to implement the new and the Sacraments will be the last adopts a text, it is submitted to text, the release said. step before the publication of the the Vatican for approval. Publisher: In the years since the Sec- texts for use in the liturgy. In June 2006, the U.S. bishops Bishop Kevin W. Vann ond Vatican Council, “we have Bishop Serratelli called the meeting in Los Angeles approved Editor: Jeff Hensley learned a lot about the use of the period between now and the the fi rst section of the missal trans- Associate Editor: Tony Gutiérrez vernacular in the liturgy and the fi nal approval “a great opportu- lation that involves the penitential Editorial Assistant: Nicki Prevou new texts refl ect this new under- nity” not only to learn about the rite, Gloria, creed, eucharistic Administrative Assistant: Judy Russeau standing,” said the committee’s changes and the revised texts, prayers, eucharistic acclamations, Editorial Offi ce: 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108, (817) chairman, Bishop Arthur J. Ser- “but also to deepen our own un- “Our Father” and other prayers 560-3300; FAX (817) 244-8839. ratelli of Paterson, New Jersey, derstanding of the liturgy itself.” and responses used daily. In 2008, Circulation Offi ce: Rita Garber, 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108, (817) 560-3300. in a video that welcomes visitors He said, “We encourage priests, the Vatican gave fi nal approval of deacons, religious, liturgical min- NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC (USPS 751-370) (ISSN 0899-7020) is published to the site. those texts. semi-monthly, except for the months of June, July, and August when it is pub- “The new texts are understand- isters, (and) all the faithful to avail In July of this year the USCCB lished monthly, by the Most Rev. Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort able, dignifi ed, and accurate,” themselves of the information that announced that the bishops had Worth, 800 West Loop 820 South. For those who are not registered parishioners we are making available.” in the Diocese of Fort Worth, subscription rates are $20 for one year, $40 for he said. “They not only strive to approved four more liturgical two years, $60 for three years. Periodical postage paid at Fort Worth, Texas. make the meaning of the text ac- The new Latin edition of the texts — prefaces for the Mass for POSTMASTER: Send address changes to North Texas Catholic, 800 West cessible for the listener, but they Roman Missal was released at the various occasions; votive Masses Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108. also strive to unearth the biblical Vatican in March 2002. Since 2003 and Masses for the dead; solemn Deadline for information for the North Texas Catholic is noon of Wednesday the bishops of the English-speak- of the week before the paper is published. The NTC is published two times a and theological richness of the blessings for the end of Mass; month on Friday, except for the months of June, July, and August when it is Latin text.” ing world have been preparing and prayers over the people and published one time each month. After more than fi ve years of an English translation of the eucharistic prayers for particular The appearance of advertising in these pages does not imply endorsement of consultation, study and refl ection, missal. occasions, such as for evangeliza- businesses, services, or products. Readers must exercise prudence in respond- the U.S. bishops are expected to Translations prepared by the tion or ordinations. The next step ing to advertising in all media. North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Page 3 Diocesan

life and the good of living accord- the Vatican. One can learn about Father Kyle Walterscheid, director of the Offi ce of ing to the teachings of Christ and the many great saints, have ques- Vocations, is shown walking his Church. At the very hour that tions answered about their faith, esponding out of Sacred Heart Parish our young adults are straining the or learn about Catholic history R in Muenster following his bonds with their parents, as often or about the Bible. Yet with all ordination to the priesthood happens, it is the duty of the rest these new advantages our young to od’s all in May 2002. Even then, of the Christian community to adults still need to be connected G C he appeared to be inviting help young adults develop new to their Church community and people to ask if they bonds to Christ and the Church, the sacraments. were being called to a so they do not fall through the All surveys seem to indicate vocation. protective net provided by the that young Christians “feel” Cath- As a Catholic Community — Body of Christ. Sometimes that olic or Christian without going to could be as simple as making a church. Oh boy, we have another We must support our young adults phone call to a student, corre- set of problems on our hands! sponding with them via e-mail, Even if young adults are going to By Father Kyle Walterscheid truly living on their own, and have. I did not know what my or communicating regularly by church on Sunday out of a sense this automatically places them in mission in life was supposed to cell-phone texting. of obligation or desire, they still grave danger! This is exactly what be. I did not know how to receive At the same time, young adult need much more support to be a hether our sons the devil wants! If the devil can help, nor did I know how to be of Catholics are fi nding ways of part of the community and to be and daughters separate them from their family help in the Christian community. mutual support in the Church living as Christ has taught us. In W and community, and then divide I did not know how to date prop- through regular gatherings like order to have a sense of belong- are heading off to col- them from mutual support from erly or how to maintain proper “The Shepherd’s Café” (www. ing (and they all do belong with their Christian peers, then he can boundaries. I didn’t even realize TheShepherdsCafe.com) held us) they must be active in their lege, heading out into pull them into darkness, decep- the dangerous life I was leading. In once a month with a combination faith. Thus, church leaders and tion, and grave sin! And the devil short, if I knew then what I know of Adoration and confession along the many organizations associated the workforce, or are is lapping up the souls of many of now, I would not have hesitated with live entertainment and social with the Church ought to reach out our young adults who are caught to reach out for help from family time, all in the same night. Our to young adults to offer regular already living on their in his invisible webs of relativism, or church leaders. But then again, young Catholics have also started support and to have them consider own, they need a lot of confusion, abuse, hopelessness, I did not see my Church or any many regular gatherings and sup- becoming active participants in self-righteousness, anger, folly, of its organizations extending a port groups such as Theology on their ministries. In fact, as long as help from the Catholic and many other destructive pat- helping hand either. Tap, Bible studies, small church young adults have the disposition terns. So, what can we do? Older Catholics have an enor- communities, retreats, sports out- that they are working and living community. When I think back to those mous amount of help to offer ings, e-mail newsletters, network- for themselves rather than at the years of my life, I was a lot more young adults. First, older adults ing on Facebook, and much more service of Christ and his Church, It is a grave situation when confused about life than what I are called to be constantly working (visit www.fwyam.org). then they are defi nitely at grave young Catholic adults are not was willing to admit. First, I was on their faith to live a more perfect In addition, young adult risk of being drawn away from communicating with their par- afraid of trying to face the future life through their life in Christ and Catholics have at their fi ngertips salvation in Jesus Christ. ents, or their extended families, by myself. I thought I knew right his Church. With years of experi- knowledge of the entire Catholic nor staying in touch with their from wrong, but did not know ence and wisdom about the many Church. With the Internet, one Father Kyle Walterscheid is the parish leaders or frequenting how I got myself into so much follies of life, older adults are able has access to everything Catholic director of Vocations for the Diocese the sacraments of the Eucharist trouble. As a Catholic Christian I to journey with young adults to from the local diocese, to the state, of Fort Worth. He can be reached by and Reconciliation. They are did not know my faith as I should discuss things like the meaning of the country, the world, and even e-mail to [email protected].

Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth 2009-2010 Seminarians

FIRST ROW: (From left to right) Manuel Holguin, Nghia Nguyen, Ronald Mercado, Fernando Preciado, Joseph Keating, Vocations Director Fr. Kyle Walterscheid, Bishop Kevin W. Vann, Associate Vocations Director for the Hispanic Community Fr. Richard Flores, Associate Vocations Director Fr. Jim Pemberton, Denis Curran, Khiem Nguyen, Juan Carlos de Jesus, Maurice Moon SECOND ROW: (From left to right) Jesus Rey Trujillo, Eduwin Floriano, Stephen Hauck, Tom Kelley, Keith Hathaway, Daniel Cochran, Michael Galbraith, David Keith Garvin, Deacon Alfredo Barba, Donald Dougherty, Philip Petta, James Wilcox, Nicolas Gonzalez, Amado Vallejo, Michael Moloney, John Burton, Khoi Tran, Matthew Tatyrek, Michael Greco, Angel Herrera, Richard Kirkham, Justin Conover, Raul Martinez Page 4 North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Divorce Care Catholic Scrip- ‘Late Nite Cat- Mother - series to be of- ture Study to echism 2’ to be Daughter Tea to fered at St. Paul’s be offered at presented at be held Oct. 25 St. Paul Parish, 5508 Black St. Mark’s Good Shepherd The Mother-Daughter Tea will Oak Lane, Fort Worth, will offer People People be held Sunday afternoon, Oct. Catholic Scripture Study (CSS), a new Divorce Care series with a Good Shepherd Catholic Com- 25, from noon to 4 p.m. at St. a doctrinally-based Catholic companion series, Divorce Care munity in Colleyville will host Vincent de Paul Parish, 5819 W. Scripture study program, will be for Kids(DC4K). The program, a showing of the Off-Broadway Pleasant Ridge Rd., Arlington. All offered at St. Mark Church, 2800 distributed by Church Initiative, comedy “Late Nite Catechism 2 young ladies, ages 10-13, their Pennsylvania Drive in Denton, will begin Sept.17, and will be held – Sister Strikes Again” Saturday, mothers, grandmothers, or any beginning Sept. 14. Events Events Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the par- every Thursday evening from 6:30 other special woman in their lives According to promotional ma- p.m. to 8:30 p.m. through Dec.17 ish hall. Tickets are $45 each and are invited to enjoy and celebrate terials for the program, CSS “has &of Importance for the with the exception of Nov. 26. must be purchased in advance at the gifts of being female. been formally endorsed by Bishop Facilitators and helpers in both Church of Fort Worth Good Shepherd or online at the “Join us for an afternoon in a Vann, and has been a blessing programs have been through parish Web site, www.gscc.net. tea house complete with tea pots to Catholics at over 200 parishes divorce themselves, have been “Late Nite Catechism 2 – Sister and cups, a delicious lunch, and around the world.” Participation trained in the program, and at- Strikes Again” a witty perfor- dessert,” urge program organiz- in the sessions, according to event tended “Keeping Children Safe.” Study series on CRC to host mance about the myths and ers. “Other women will be your organizers, will help Catholics Each of the sessions is appropri- realities of Catholicism, features hostesses and speakers as we to “learn the Word of God from Evangelium Vi- retreat with Br. ate content oriented for the age an irrepressible nun who teaches share our life experiences and a uniquely Catholic perspec- group. DC4K is geared to children tae to be offered to a roomful of “students” (audi- the satisfaction of being female, tive, [to] be able to defend your Joseph Schmidt ages 5-12, and the adult series for ence). All proceeds will benefit as well as the special gifts and Catholic faith, and [to] develop The Catholic Renewal Center age 13 and older. at St. John’s the Good Shepherd/Holy Trinity qualities we have received from friendships with like-minded will host a retreat featuring There is no cost for this The Respect Life Office of the Catholic School Tuition Assis- our Creator to function in this believers.” Brother Joseph Schmidt. “Praying program, which addresses the Diocese of Fort Worth will host a tance Fund. role. This session will explain CSS sessions will be held weekly Our Feelings with St. Therese of recovery process. The program four-part study series on Evange- For more information, contact the physical, emotional, and and will include class discussion; Lisieux” will be held Friday, Sept. outcome is the realization that lium Vitae, The Gospel of Life, by Ann LaBarge at (817) 251-2451 psychological changes that occur program materials provide for 11, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, it is possible to recover from John Paul II beginning Oct. 7. The or [email protected]. Good in becoming a woman from a daily reflection and questions. Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. separation and divorce. Deacon study sessions will take place each Shepherd Catholic Community faith-based perspective.” Weekly Monday sessions will Overnight accommodations Ron Aziere emphasizes, “The help Wednesday night from 7 p.m. to is located at 1000 Tinker Rd., The ticket cost is $12.50 per begin Sept. 14 and will be held are optional and meals will be generated through this seminar 9 p.m. at St. John the Apostle Colleyville. person. Reservations can be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday provided. The cost for the retreat has no boundaries. We have Parish located at 7341 Glenview, made by calling Kathy Stojak at evening groups will begin Sept. is $100. helped persons divorced for over North Richland Hills. Purity youth (817) 773-8096. Due to a limited 16 and will be held from 7 p.m. Program material states, “So- 15 years to get recovered, and in Each session will have a guest amount of space available, res- to 9 p.m. cial violence is destroying our rally will be one case the couple reconciled a speaker, followed by small group ervations are being accepted on For more information about world and feelings of hurt and broken marriage. God’s healing discussions and time for fel- a first call basis. violence are destroying our souls. held Sept. 19 presence is visible by the end of CSS at St. Mark Parish, call Jim lowship and socializing. Each Many saints have spoken in favor the series. Although this program Hawk at (214) 552-8935. The CSS participant will receive a copy at St. Francis of Gospel peace, but St. Therese of is a Scripture-based program, it is Web site may be found at www. of Evangelium Vitae as well as Lisieux gives a way to peace with “Courage Under Fire, Power not a Bible study. There is input catholicscripturestudyinc.org. the study guide. The cost of the her life example. The retreat is of Purity” will be held Saturday, from professionals in pastoral series is $5 per person. ‘Wildcat Run’ designed to explore St. Therese’s Sept. 19, at St. Francis Church, care, entertainment, psychologi- For more information or to ‘Way’ that will help bring some 861 Wildwood Lane, Grapevine, cal, and social services featured in register, contact Chanacee Ruth- to be held at St. degree of peace.” from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. this seminar giving their personal Red Mass to be Killgore, director of Respect For more information and Registration will be from 11:30 Andrew School and professional input to help Life, at (817) 560-3300 ext. 257 celebrated Sept. reservations, contact the Catholic a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will in- the participant focus on the job or [email protected]. Sept. 19 Renewal Center at (817) 429- clude lunch. The rally, sponsored of healing.” 28 at St. Patrick Advanced registration is recom- 2920. The reservation deadline by the Northeast Deanery Youth St. Andrew School invites all to Pre-registration is preferred. mended, but not required. is Sept. 8. Ministries and Youth For Life of participate in the Wildcat Run 5K For more information and to Cathedral Fort Worth, is open to high school and 1 Mile Fun Run event Satur- register, call St. Paul’s at (817) The third annual Red Mass for and junior high school teens. day, Sept. 19, beginning at 7 a.m. 738-9925. judges, public officials, attorneys All youth are welcome, but must The annual race is a continuation and their spouses, as well as their NTC publication deadlines have diocesan form A and form of the legacy of the Judi K. Skinner Marriage En- staffs will be held Monday, Sept. The North Texas Catholic is published twice monthly, except B to attend. Run. Fees for the race are $30 per 28. Bishop Kevin Vann will cel- during the months of June, July, and August when it is published The program will feature na- person or $75 per family Sept. 5 counter week- ebrate Mass at 6 p.m. at St. Patrick monthly. The deadline to submit information is noon on the tionally known speaker Stephanie through race day. All fees include Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton St. Wednesday of the week before the paper is published. Wood, Sunday Night Live Band a commemorative T-shirt and a end to be held in downtown Fort Worth. A recep- Items for the Sept. 18 issue must be received by noon on Sept. 9. from St. Maria Goretti Church, pancake breakfast prepared by Oct. 9-11 at CRC tion will be held immediately Items for the Oct. 2 issue must be received by noon on Sept. 23. and Father Kyle Walterschied, the Knights of Columbus. following the Mass at the Fort director of Vocations for the For more information, call the A Marriage Encounter week- Worth Convention Center. Diocese of Fort Worth. school office at (817) 924-8917. end will be held Oct. 9-11 at the The Red Mass is offered to There is no charge to attend this St. Andrew School is located at Catholic Renewal Center, 4503 invoke divine guidance and Catholic Scout SHSp Sisters to event. For more information, call 3304 Dryden Rd., Fort Worth. Bridge Street in East Fort Worth. strength while initiating the legal (817) 481-2147. Marriage Encounter, a marriage year. It is celebrated in honor of retreat to be host ‘Come and enrichment program, is centered the Holy Spirit as the source of held Oct. 9-11 See’ weekend on three principles: building wisdom, understanding, counsel, Richard Shafer, St. Francis parish- communication between hus- and fortitude, gifts which should The 2009 Catholic Boy Scout Oct. 9-11 band and wife, nurturing the shine forth preeminently in Retreat will be held at Worth The Sisters of the Holy Spirit ioner, earns Eagle Scout Award commitment of marriage vows, and Ranch near Palo Pinto Friday, the dispensing of justice in the and Mary Immaculate ask, “Have Dei and Pope Pius XII Religious strengthening the couple’s faith. Oct. 9, through Sunday, Oct. 11. courtroom, and in the individual you ever wondered what life in awards. Shafer served as senior Reservations are required. The retreat theme for lawyer’s office. a convent is like and how the patrol leader for his troop, and To make a reservation, e-mail this year is, “God’s Great The Red Mass has been tradi- sisters live, work, and spread the as a leader for younger Scouts [email protected]. More Commandments.” Scouts are tionally identified with the open- Gospel?” In an effort to increase on an “Ad Altare Dei” tour that information is also available on- invited to gather together and ing of the Sacred Roman Rota, vocations to the religious life and took them to several religious line at www.ntexasme.org. discover the Ten Command- the supreme judicial body of the to the community, the sisters will locations on the way to Philmont ments of the Old Testament, Catholic Church. The inaugura- host a “Come and See” weekend High Adventure Camp. and the two greatest Command- IWBS Sisters to tion of the Red Mass in the United Oct. 9-11 at their Motherhouse, For his Eagle Scout project, ments of the New Testament. States occurred in New York City 300 Yucca St., San Antonio. Richard had 31 volunteers host ‘Come and Check-in will be Friday on October 6, 1928. Women, ages 18-45 will have make more than 600 rosaries evening after 6 p.m. Rec- Free parking will be available the opportunity to experience life for his parish, with the request See’ weekend onciliation and Mass will in the parish parking lot next to in a convent setting. During the that they be distributed among be held Saturday afternoon. Sept. 19-20 the cathedral, on the parish lots weekend guests will participate in soldiers stationed at Hickam Air The registration fee for the retreat The Incarnate Word and Blessed between 12th and 13th Streets at community prayer, small group Richard Shafer Force Base in Honolulu. Richard is $20 per Scout or adult Scouter. Sacrament Sisters will host a the old Larry’s Shoe Store on 13th sharing, discernment themes, Richard Shafer from Troop 4 also personally delivered 300 Class “A” uniform is required. “Come and See” weekend Sept. St.; in the parish lot on Jennings personal reflection, Emmaus in Grapevine earned the rank rosaries to the base’s parish and BSA health forms and a copy 19-20. The weekend, for single St. immediately west of the old Walk, recreation, and other activi- of Eagle Scout, the highest rank handed them out to active-duty of health insurance cards are Catholic women high school Larry’s Shoe Store; and on the ties with the sisters. offered through the Boy Scouts personnel. required with the unit or indi- graduates through 50 years of street. Paid parking is available Registration for the “Come of America. Shafer was given the Richard is currently on the viduals. age, will be held at Incarnate in the new parking garage on and See” weekend is available award at a ceremony Aug. 22. Varsity Tennis team at MacArthur For more information, call Word Convent in Victoria. For Throckmorton St. across from on-line at www.shsp.org, under As a Cub Scout, he earned the High School in Irving, where he Daniel Scott at (817) 293- more information, visit the Web the cathedral. “What’s New?” or by contacting Arrow of Light, the only Cub is a senior, and is a parishioner 4144 after 6 p.m. or e-mail site at www.iwbsvictoria.org, or For more information regard- Sister Gabriel Hession, SHSp, at award that can be worn on a Boy at St. Francis of Assisi Church in [email protected] call (361) 575-7111, or e-mail ing the Red Mass, contact Robert (210) 533-5149 or sghession@ Scout uniform. As a member of Grapevine. He is the son of Joe [email protected]. Gieb at (817) 336-5681. hotmail.com. Troop 4, he earned the Ad Altare and Ann Shafer of Irving. North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Page 5 People and Events Documentary on the Eucharist to Annual Life Chain will take place Knights to recognize emergency be presented in Keller Sept. 10 Oct. 4 at numerous locations responders at St. Philip Parish “You Shall Believe…” a docu- ally on the Fox network in 1999, The 22nd annual Life Chain, Myra Jean Myers (972) 539-6770; Lewisville Knights of Columbus attend at anytime during that mentary film on the Eucharist will “Signs From God. Science Tests a peaceful gathering of people Fort Worth, 3560 Alta Mesa Blvd., Council #9884 will hold their period, according to Bob Dubek, be presented at St. Elizabeth Ann Faith.” They are currently re- praying for unborn children 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Julie Vecera eighth annual Fireman, Police Community Activities Director. Seton Parish Thursday, Sept. 10, searching “the blood of Christ” and publicly displaying pro-life (817) 297-1557; Gainesville, and Emergency Responders Ap- This annual appreciation lun- beginning at 7:30 p.m. Discussion through science and through messages, will take place at nu- Grand Ave. at Belcher, 2 p.m. preciation Luncheon Saturday, cheon is held to recognize the service time with Australian journalists history. What they have to say merous locations in the Diocese to 3:30 p.m. - Catherine Bezner Sept. 12, at St. Philip the Apostle provided to the communities by these Ron Tesoriero and Mike Willesee will touch the hearts and minds of Fort Worth Oct. 4 from 2 p.m. (940) 665-4364; Keller, Hwy. 377 Community Life Center to rec- professionals and to remember the will follow the film. of all who hear them, according to 3:30 p.m. The designated areas between FM 1709 and Watagua, ognize the area’s police and fire fi rst responders to the attack on Mike, a senior investigative to program materials. and phone numbers for the Life 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Alana Demma departments. Lunch will be served America on September 11, 2001. journalist, and Ron, a lawyer, For more information, visit the Chain are as follows: Azle, Hwy. (817) 337-1721; Lewisville, Main continuously between 11 a.m. and St. Philip Parish is located at have been researching claimed Web site at www.youshallbelieve. 199 at Pearson Ln., 2 p.m. to 3:30 at I-35, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 2 p.m. Family members and off- 1897 W. Main St., Lewisville. For supernatural events in the Catho- com or contact the parish office p.m. - Pastor Joe Bruce (817) - John Lance (972) 436-2273; duty personnel from Lewisville, more information on the lun- lic Church for a number of years. at (817) 431-3857. St. Elizabeth 594-7994; Arlington, Pioneer Lindsay, Hwy. 82 between Ash Flower Mound, Double Oak, and cheon, contact Bill Louree at (972) Their work became the basis for Ann Seton is located at 2016 Willis Pkwy. at Fielder Rd., 2 p.m. to St. and Pecan St., 2 p.m. to 3 Highland Village are invited to 219-7994 or [email protected]. the making of the Television Lane, Keller. 3 p.m. - John Gleason (817) p.m. - Stan and Stephanie Stof- Program broadcast internation- 457-9564; Burleson, Alsbury fels (940) 727-8663; Mansfield, Catholic Scripture study will be Blvd. at Renfro St., 2 p.m. to Hwy. 287 at Hwy. 157 (Cooper 3 p.m. - Gimarie Menchaca (817) St.), 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Kathi offered at Arlington Parishes 295-8139; Carrollton, Frankford Miller (817) 335-9258; Min- Catholic Scripture Study In- Each class consists of small group at Josey, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. eral Wells, Hwy. 180 at Garrett ternational will be offered at St. discussion of study questions and Deaf Ministry to offer Beginning - Paul Kramer (972) 492-2029; Morris Pkwy., 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Vincent de Paul Parish Wednes- a video lecture given by a Catholic Cleburne, West Henderson St. in - Sharon Walls (940) 325-8920; Sign Language class at St. John’s day mornings from 9:30 a.m. to priest. Written by scholars such as front of Yellow Jacket Stadium, Muenster, Hwy. 82 at Muenster The Deaf Ministry Program activities, games, and hands-on 11 a.m. beginning Sept. 9 and Dr. Scott Hahn, Mark Shea, Steve 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Robert Battle Park, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - John is offering a Beginning Sign activities. Participants will learn Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. Ray, and others, this year’s study (817) 556-3848; Comanche, Bezner (940) 634-1434; North Language class at St. John the basic vocabulary, rules of gram- to 8:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 10, will focus on St. Paul’s letter to Central at Austin St. 2 p.m. to Richland Hills, Rufe Snow at Apostle Church in North Richland mar, and cultural aspects of the and at Most Blessed Sacrament the Romans. 3 p.m. - Pastor David Browder I-820 (Chick-fil-A), 2 p.m. Hills, on Tuesday nights Sept. 15 deaf community. Parish Thursday mornings from For information on the classes (254) 893-3930 or (254) 592- to 3 p.m. - Larry Stevens through Oct. 27. The class will The cost of the class will be $55 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. beginning to be offered at St. Vincent de 9460; DeLeon, Hwy. 6 at Hwy. (817) 847-6376; Southlake/ meet from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (including registration and sign Sept. 10 and Monday evenings Paul Parish, 5819 W. Pleasant 16, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Pastor Ray Grapevine, Southlake Blvd. in room “B” of the Formation book) and will be collected the from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. begin- Ridge Rd., Arlington, contact: Seckinger (254) 734-5146; Den- (FM 1709) at Kimball Ave. Center, 4101 Frawley Rd., North first night of class. Registration ning Sept. 14. Rhea at (817) 466-2340; for ton, 1200 University Dr. at the and at Carroll Ave., 2 p.m. to Richland Hills. will be held at the beginning of CSSI is one of the fastest classes at Most Blessed Sacra- bank lot, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 3 p.m. - Mary Solis (817) 329-0402; Classes are for adults and chil- class on the first evening. growing Catholic Bible studies ment Parish, 2100 N. Davis - Cheryl Spooner (940) 594-8870; Wichita Falls, Midwestern Pkwy. at dren 12 years of age or older. The For more information on this in the Church today, according Dr., Arlington, contact Eileen Dublin, Hwy. 377 at Hwy. 6, 2 p.m. Kemp Blvd., 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Mike instructor, Kathy Murphy, a leader class and other Deaf Ministry to promotional material. CSSI at (817) 265-4484. to 3 p.m. - Pastor Ray Seckinger Bahr (940) 224-3221. in the Deaf Ministry Program, will Programs, contact Mary Cinatl provides an in-depth study of To learn more about the CSSI (254) 734-5146; Flower Mound, Additional information on the engage students in small group at (817) 284-3019. one book of the Bible each year program visit the Web site at www. Hwy. 2499 at Forest Vista, Sunday, Life Chain can be found on the during a course of 25-28 lessons. cssprogram.net. Oct. 26, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Web site at http://lifechain.net/. Page 6 North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Diocesan Catholic Charities leads Tarrant TRIDENTINE MASS County Infant Mortality Network Latin Indult Mass Network dedicates September as month of raising awareness : p.m. Sundays St. Mary of the Assumption Church By Nicki Prevou and there are many pockets of proximately 71 percent were not  W. Magnolia, Fort Worth Editorial Assistant our community that have higher married. More than 69 percent of The Tarrant County Infant infant mortality rates than some the women were overweight, and High Mass Second and Fourth sundays Mortality Network (IMN), a Third World countries. Our call to about 25 percent suffered from Low Mass First and Third Sundays group of Tarrant County com- action is to change these statistics depression. More than eight per- munity organizations, held a and give children a healthy start cent had been physically abused two-hour morning rally Aug. 26 at at life.” within the past year. the Tarrant County Public Health Participating offi cials in the “Most infant deaths are the The Lady Margaret Roper School Department in Fort Worth. rally included Reynolds; Lou result of poor maternal health,” at the College of St. Thomas More The event marked the begin- Brewer, director of Tarrant County explained Reynolds. “In fact, conveniently located adjacent to TCU ning of Infant Mortality Aware- Public Health Department; Kath- one out of fi ve women in Tarrant ness Month in September, with leen Hicks, city councilwoman for County get late or no prenatal Offering a fresh approach to classical learning, the goal of raising awareness District 8 in Southeast Fort Worth; care. Unhealthy mothers lead to and assistance for home-schooling parents that children under the age of and Roy Brooks, county commis- premature and low birth-weight one year are dying at an alarm- sioner for Precinct 1 in Southwest infants, and that means babies Grades 9 - 12 ing rate within Tarrant County Tarrant County. who never get a shot at a healthy each year. According to statistics pub- life.” For information, call John Heitzenrater at (817) 923-8459 “The Infant Mortality Net- lished in the Aug. 17 issue of the Reynolds urged members of work is a collaboration of local Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Fort the Diocese of Fort Worth to join agencies, led by Catholic Chari- Worth Women’s Health Initiative in the work to educate women of SPECIAL PILGRIMAGE TOURS FROM DFW FOR 2010 ties Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., assessed the health of women childbearing age about the impor- •SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION/STEPS OF ST. PAUL who are dedicated to reducing ages 18-44 in four local zip codes tance of prenatal health. “Involve Springbreak March 11-21, 2010 - $2,099 Istanbul, Ephesus, the infant mortality rate in Tar- — 76104, 76105, 76112, and 76119 your company, your church, and 7 Churches. Optional Ext. Greece – islands, Athens, Corinth. rant County through education — which are among the nation’s yourself in this issue,” she said. •HOLYLAND/MT. SINAI - Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethlehem, and community outreach,” said worst 25 zip codes in terms of “Please help babies to live in Tar- Dead Sea, St. Catherine’s Monastery - April 15 - 26 -$2,699 - 12 days Heather Reynolds, CEO of Catho- infant deaths. Nearly 36 percent rant County.” •Holyland without Mt Sinai -April 15 – 23 - $2,199 - 9 days lic Charities. “In Tarrant County, of the women interviewed in For more information and re- Prices - per person dbl. occ. incl. air/taxes DFW, breakfast/dinner, 189 babies die every year before these zip codes had less than a sources from the IMN, visit www. 1st class hotels + pvt. facilities, priest, local escort, coach/driver. they reach their fi rst birthday, high school education, and ap- babieswanttolive.org. •NORWEGIAN FJORDS/COASTAL CRUISE - FROM $2,699 12 day cruise + all meals, air, taxes, transfers - Sept 20–Oct 3, 2010 Above progams personally escorted by Michael and Sue Menof Author of angelic-encounter CALL GOLDEN WORLD TOURS – Tel: 972-934-9635 for details books to speak at St. Mary of Donate That Vehicle! Toll Free 1-888-317-7837 the Assumption Church Sept. 28 Have title in hand when you call The Fort Worth Queen of Peace • Tax Deductible Center is sponsoring an evening • Trucks, SUVs, Cars & Vans with Joan Wester Anderson • Free Vehicle Pickup — also known as “The Angel • Most Running & Non- Society of St. Vincent dePaul Lady.” She will speak at St. Mary Running Vehicles Accepted Vehicle Donation Program of the Assumption Church at 509 Proceeds benefit needy throughout North Texas W. Magnolia Ave. in Fort Worth at 7 p.m. Sept. 28. Her talk is entitled “An Evening with Angels.” Anderson will present the same talk the next day at St. Monica Church at 9933 Midway Rd. in Dallas. A copy of Anderson’s book, Anderson is a mother of fi ve WHERE ANGELS WALK: TRUE and a nationally-recognized Joan Wester Anderson STORIES OF HEAVENLY VISITORS, author of more than 15 books on angels including her first miracles, and heavenly visita- which sold more than 2 — Where Angels Walk: True Stories tions — “all events that convey million copies while on the of Heavenly Visitors — that sold a single, urgent, and loving mes- NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller over 2 million copies while on sage,” say event organizers in a list. the New York Times Bestseller list. press release. “The stories told She has appeared on numerous with her warmth and charm will 244-8191 or call (817) 244-7733 television programs, includ- reveal the care of a loving God or (817) 558-9805, or visit the ing Mother Angelica Live, Good who touches the most intimate Queen of Peace Center’s Web Morning America, 20/20, NBC parts of our hearts.” site at www.queenofpeacecen- Nightly News with Tom Brokaw Some of Anderson’s books terdallas.org. and hundreds of radio talk shows will be available for purchase throughout the country. and she will be available to sign Joan will not only talk about books. The evening will begin her encounter with angels fol- with a Rosary at 7 p.m. followed lowing a dramatic rescue of her immediately by the talk. For more son, but also how angels take information, contact the Queen many forms including healings, of Peace message line at (817) North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Page 7 Diocesan Loreto House receives 4-D sonogram machine

By Nicki Prevou tion images. Editorial Assistant “This is another tool to save lives,” said Randy Bollig, vice “The sonogram t was a powerful president for Loreto House’s buys us time. When moment for the two board of directors. Bollig said I the new technology will not a mom and dad see women. change Loreto House’s mission, but supplement it, and be used the baby’s movement Charity Artiles, a professional as needed. and heartbeat, there sonographer, was viewing her Ultrasonographer Shari Rich- unborn nephew for the fi rst ard has written and lectured is no more powerful time. The baby’s excited mother, extensively, explaining her work Lanette Artiles, was also able to to offer sonograms to women in moment. They bond. observe her son’s beating heart, crisis pregnancies and showing The baby becomes tiny hands and feet, and vigor- her video, Ultrasound: A Window ous movements on the video to the Womb. She has testifi ed Pictured with expectant mother Lanette Artiles are (from left to right) real.” screen. She saw her child during before Congress, reporting that Karen Dobbs, a technician trainer with ultrasound manufacturer — Shari Richard, she has done more than 500 Siemens Medical Solutions, and Loreto House volunteer Charity Artiles, an ultrasound training session Ultrasonographer offered by Karen Dobbs, a train- sonograms on abortion-minded Lanette’s sister-in-law. (Photo by Chanacee Ruth-Kilgore) ing representative from Siemens women and that 90 percent of Medical Solutions on Aug. 21 her patients choose not to have sound, which offers black and They bond. The baby becomes if she decides later to give the at the Loreto House pregnancy an abortion after seeing their white images of the baby. 4-D real.” Curtis Harris, MD, a child up for adoption.” resource center in Denton. baby on ultrasound. images, however, now offer life- trustee with the Christian “Gabriel,” the new $130,000 While Lanette and her hus- During a sonogram proce- like, real-time, views inside the Medical Association, agrees, 4-D ultrasound machine at band have eagerly anticipated dure, a probe is placed on the womb. Pro-life advocates say saying, “Several studies have Loreto House, was purchased their child’s arrival from the mother’s stomach by a trained that such technology, offered to documented a simple fact: Show through a grant from the fi rst moment they knew he was technician. The probe emits women considering abortion, is a woman considering abor- Knights of Columbus Supreme in her womb, Charity and other harmless sound waves that hit a powerful tool in helping them tion an ultrasound picture of Council in New Haven, Con- volunteer sonographers are and bounce off the baby, and the to choose life for their unborn her unborn child, and she is far necticut, and from funds do- now offering their services at refl ected waves are picked up children. less likely to have an abortion. nated by state and local Knights Loreto House so that women in by the probe and relayed to the “The sonogram buys us This has been used successfully councils and various donors. To crisis pregnancies can, thanks to machine’s screen as an image. time,” Richard explains. “When by many pro-life pregnancy watch a video about the arrival “Gabriel,” the center’s new 4-D The oldest of the prenatal a mom and dad see the baby’s resource centers over the last of “Gabriel” at Loreto House, sonogram machine, see their un- sonogram technologies is called movement and heartbeat, there decade to encourage a woman visit the center’s Web site at born babies in colorful, live-ac- 2-D (two-dimensional) ultra- is no more powerful moment. to give birth to her child, even www.loretohouse.org. Page 8 North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Diocesan A group of teenage girls from St. Frances serves in Patzún, Guatemala, and learns the Meaning of Mission

In June a group of 11 high school Later, we walked several girls and fi ve adults from St. miles to visit a home where a Frances Cabrini Church in Gran- widower and his six children bury, went to Patzún, Guatemala lived in a one bedroom, mud- on a mission trip. The following is and-stick-built house. The moth- a compilation of the girls’ journal er had died in childbirth and entries. now the 12-year-old daughter is helping to raise the children. Upon arrival we were greeted She’s never been to school and is with open arms by the Carmelite responsible for all of the laun- sisters. After driving two hours dry, cooking, and childcare for through the majestic mountains, the family. we arrived in the small village of Patzún, Guatemala, where the DAY THREE convent was located. We got set- The next morning the sisters tled into the new dorms, which hosted a celebration to dedicate ABOVE: The St. Frances Cabrini parishioners gather with the sisters in front of were named after the founders the new dorm that our parish the Carmelite convent. RIGHT: St. Frances Cabrini teens Michelle Behrens (left) and Sarah Pretz work of the Carmelite Sisters. Then funded, in partnership with St. together on a painting project at the convent. to our surprise, we had a most Rose of Lima Parish in Glen BELOW RIGHT: The St. Frances Cabrini youth joined the crowds at the Patzún delicious meal prepared for Rose. The construction of the 16 celebration of Cuerpo de Cristo (Corpus Christi). us: chicken, rice, carrots, and dorm rooms, small apartment, homemade tortillas followed by and dentistry offi ce gave 24 streets of Patzún. At the Mass, on a hit list. peaches for dessert. families jobs for eight months pews were overfl owing with Reluctantly, and will allow more missionary people from all over, some of he returned to Following dinner, we had our groups to come help with medi- whom could not afford shoes, Oklahoma ... fi rst nightly planning meeting at cal and social work in the area. yet still gave their money to the Upon his re- which we presented the 21 quilts The workers and their families collection. turn to Guate- made by the Blessed Stitches came to the blessing and Mass The procession with the mala, military group of St. Frances Cabrini. followed by a big celebration Eucharist was beyond beautiful. militia shot The Blessed Stitches made a meal. It was such a pleasure to Different groups from Patzún and killed quilt for each dorm room and meet all of the men who worked created beautiful carpets out of him; later we one for each of the fi ve sisters. on the dorms. Their families vibrantly colored sand and saw- found out The sisters were delighted by were so grateful for the work. dust for the Body of Jesus Christ that two of this surprise and had a hay day Later that afternoon, we were to walk across. The faith shown the sisters picking the one that suited them off to paint the house of a needy by the people was unbelievable. that were the most. Over and over, Madre family. The father was an electri- As the Eucharist passed by, they hosting us Anita told us that the quilting cian in a good job when he was fell to their knees in the cobble- worked with group of our church was a sacra- in a terrible accident and lost his stone streets in prayer. him and were ment, and every time she would legs and one of his arms. This Upon our return to the there when it happened. That Guatemala. The people we met feel the warmth of the blanket, family also has a daughter with convent that afternoon, we were evening, as Madre Ana María make a wage of less than $2 a she would be reminded of the a critical illness and two other given the task of painting the shared with us the events of day — when they can get work. love put into the quilt. After our children. Their home was in ter- new dentistry offi ces and some those scary days, it touched us There are no toys for the chil- evening group prayers, we were rible disrepair, and the mother of the dorm areas. to realize what a sacrifi ce Fr. dren. Many families have very off to bed ready to begin mission was overwhelmed with the Stan made for the people of little clothing and don’t even work the next day. burden of caring for the invalid DAY FIVE Guatemala. (Fr. Stan is currently have food to eat every day, yet father and daughter, in addition Our fi nal day in Guatemala, a candidate for canonization.) there were smiles and laughter DAY TWO to all her other responsibilities. we went to Santiago to see the everywhere we turned. We will The fi rst day of mission work The family was grateful for the place where Father Stan Rother Overall this trip has touched never forget the experience began with a trip to El Sitio, the work we did in a short amount was murdered in 1981. Fr. Stan our hearts in ways we didn’t we had in Guatemala, and we kindergarten through ninth- of time, and we were equally was a priest from Oklahoma expect. Living in the United strive to continue to pass on the grade school our parish helps grateful to help them out. who came to Santiago in 1968 States, having iPods and cell blessings we had there by telling to fund. It was heartwarming to with the heart and desire to phones, all the food and clothing others of our experiences and see the joy and appreciation the DAY FOUR help the poor. The govern- we could possibly need, never striving to raise funds to help children had, even though they Thursday morning we woke ment perceived his work as a prepared us for the life-changing the people there receive the basic had to walk many miles early up eager to celebrate the world- threat to them and placed him experience we walked into in necessities of life. in the morning to be there. We famous feast of Corpus Christi celebrated their fi eld day with in the them and presented them with treats afterwards. At snack time, the children in the kin- dergarten through third grade had a brothy soup served by the school. For many of these children, this is their only meal of the day. The school only feeds the chil- dren through third grade St. Frances teens Martha Beardsley (left) and Melissa because that’s Rendeiro visit with a local family before helping to paint all they can Madre Ana María accepts the handmade quilts brought from their home. The father (in wheelchair) was an electrician St. Frances parishioner Alisha Hall teaches the fi rst-graders afford. Granbury as a gift to the convent. before losing his legs and arm in an accident. of El Sitio how to play “Duck, Duck, Goose.” North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Page 9 Diocesan

Special Collection: Easter Ministries and Holy Land

CAMPUS MINISTRY MEETING — Diocesan campus ministers met at the Catholic Renewal Center on Aug. 28 to share plans for the upcoming school year. Pictured, from left to right, are Debra Neely, of Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls; Janet Wolf, of the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University in Denton; Kevin Prevou, diocesan director of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry; Stephanie Milligan, recently appointed the new director of campus ministry at the University of Texas at Arlington; and Fr. Charles Calabrese, of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.

Sisters of St. Mary of Namur nuns celebrate golden, silver jubilees

Sisters Devota Sweeney (pictured, far left) and Margaret Rose Fee (middle) celebrated 70 years of religious life and Sr. Ines Meneses marked 25 years of ministry with the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur at their Jubilee celebration, held Aug. 15 at Our Lady of Victory convent in Fort Worth. Bishop Kevin Vann presided at the Jubilee Mass and is shown here with the honorees and with SSMN Provincial Sr. Patricia Ste-Marie at far right. (Photo by Sister Clara Vo, SSMN) Assistant director of Finance and Administrative Services named Kevin O’Brien has been appointed assis- He has attended tant director of Finance and Administrative St. Rita Church in Services for the Diocese of Fort Worth. Dallas, All Saints “His primary focus will be on support- Church in Richard- ing parishes, schools, and other agencies son, and was active in their temporal affairs,” said Peter Flynn, in youth and young director of Finance and Administrative adult ministry at St. Services for the diocese, in a memo released Catherine of Sienna to priests, pastoral administrators, and Church in Carroll- principals Aug. 13. “He is excited to join ton and in campus our community and is eager to begin his ministry activities ministry supporting you and your staff.” at UNT. Kevin O’Brien O’Brien has more than 10 years experi- O’Brien and his ence in fi nancial and information services, wife, Wendi, have been parishioners at St. said Flynn. His undergraduate degree is in Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Keller since information systems from the University 2005. They have two daughters, Madeline of North Texas (UNT), and he is currently and Molly Anne. O’Brien may be reached pursuing an MBA in corporate fi nance at at the Catholic Center at (817) 560-3300 ext. the University of Dallas. 150 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Page 10 North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Viewpoints Requirements and disciplines of priesthood are gifts to the Church

In this second part of the two-part series on In order to respond to any confu- Holy Orders, we will discuss the signs and sion and to once and for all defi ne the effects of Holy Orders as well as celibacy Finally, through Holy Orders, the man is given a permanent Church’s position on the reservation of in the priesthood and the reservation of spiritual mark of belonging to Christ in a unique way — for priests Holy Orders to men alone, Pope John ordination to men alone. Paul II forcefully states: and bishops, united to Christ the High Priest; and for deacons, By Lucas Pollice Although the teaching that priestly united to Christ who serves all. In essence, his soul is conformed ordination is to be reserved to men alone he essential sign for for all eternity to Christ in a unique and unchangeable way. This has been preserved by the constant and universal Tradition of the Church and all three degrees of permanent spiritual mark can never be removed, and once a man fi rmly taught by the Magisterium in its Holy Orders is the more recent documents, at the present T is validly ordained, he remains ordained forever. time in some places it is nonetheless imposition or laying on of considered still open to debate, or the Church’s judgment that women are hands by the bishop. This still remains forever a bishop, priest, or the priesthood, He places in their hearts not to be admitted to ordination is deacon. In addition, Holy Orders can the desire to serve Him in this way. considered to have a merely disciplin- is a powerful sign of Holy never be repeated. ary force. Orders and confers the THE RESERVATION OF ORDINATION Wherefore, in order that all doubt may be CELIBACY AND THE PRIESTHOOD TO MEN ALONE removed regarding a matter of great im- sacrament in two important In the discipline of the Latin Rite, When it comes to the question of portance, a matter which pertains to the priests and bishops take a vow of chas- the ordination of women, we are then Church’s divine constitution itself, in ways. tity and celibacy as a way of dedicating speaking about something that is not a virtue of my ministry of confi rming the their whole hearts and lives to the ser- discipline of the Church, but is a part brethren (cf. Lk 22:32) I declare that the First it calls down the Holy Spirit to vice of the Church. Virginity and celiba- of Sacred Tradition and Divine Revela- Church has no authority whatsoever to fi ll the ordained with the power and cy have always been outward signs of tion itself, and is not open to change. confer priestly ordination on women and gifts of the Holy Spirit, thereby en- one’s total consecration to God. There The Church has no authority to ordain that this judgment is to be defi nitively abling them to serve and minister in the is also a practicality to the Church’s women to the priesthood because held by all the Church’s faithful. name of Christ. In the case of a bishop discipline of unmarried priests and Christ himself chose only men, and — Ordinatio Sacerdotalis, 4 or priest, this calling down of the Holy bishops, for they are able to give total the example of the apostles and their Spirit joins him to the ministerial priest- devotion and service to the People of immediate successors also witnesses The sacrament of Holy Orders is the hood of Christ and enables him to act God without also having the everyday this divinely instituted tradition. Christ sacrament through which Christ hands in the person of Christ through the obligations and concerns of family and certainly could have chosen women to on the apostolic ministry and through celebration of the sacraments. secular life. In speaking on celibacy and be among the apostles, for many of the which he ministers to his people. As Second, the imposition of the bish- the priesthood there are two important women showed greater faith and fi delity Catholics, and especially in this Year of op’s hands is the handing on of the points that must be clarifi ed: to Christ than even the apostles. Mary, the Priest, we should always keep in apostolic ministry and the authority of his mother, was the perfect disciple and our prayers the men to whom Christ teaching, ministering, and governing The Church’s discipline of celibacy would have been the perfect apostle, but has entrusted the Church that they may in the name of Christ. This handing on and the priesthood is exactly that, Christ did not choose women, nor did always be faithful to their calling and be of apostolic succession, present fully in 1 a discipline. It is a discipline that the apostles or their immediate succes- the powerful witnesses of Christ’s grace the bishop, contains the unbroken line has changed and could be changed by sors. In addition, Christ showed that he and love to the Church and the world. of authority in the Church that Christ the pope if in his wisdom he decided to was willing at any time to break with the We must also constantly pray for men to established until the end of time. Thus, do so. In fact, there are married priests social customs of the time, so that cannot respond to the call to the priesthood, so only a bishop can hand on apostolic in the Latin Rite who have converted be seen as simply the reason why Christ that the sacraments of the Church may succession and administer the sacra- from the Episcopal or Presbyterian chose only men. continue to be the source of rivers of ment of Holy Orders. tradition. In many of the Eastern rites, Christ chose men because God has grace and mercy to the entire world. Bishops and priests are also anointed priests are allowed to be married (al- chosen to fully reveal himself to us Lastly, I need to make an important with the sacred chrism (oil) by the though bishops are celibate), and even in a divine person who is a man. The correction to my last article in regard to bishop. As also in the case of both Bap- many of the apostles themselves were apostles and their successors are to act the diaconate. I mistakenly stated that tism and Confi rmation, sacred chrism is married. Thus, the Church’s discipline in the person of Christ (in persona Chris- deacons do not share in the apostolic consecratory in nature; in Holy Orders, on celibacy and the priesthood could ti) through their person — humanly ministry. While deacons do not share in it consecrates or sets apart one as be- change and is not a part of Sacred Tra- speaking, only a man can act as a man. the ministerial priesthood of Christ, they longing to Christ forever and sets him dition or Divine Revelation itself. Does this degrade or lessen women in do indeed share in the apostolic ministry apart for a unique calling and service. any way? No! Look at what God did that is handed on in all three degrees of Finally, through Holy Orders, the Those who are called to the priest- with Mary. Mary is the perfect disciple, Holy Orders. (See the Catechism of the man is given a permanent spiritual hood embrace celibacy with love the Model of the Church. If we want to Catholic Church, paragraph 1536). mark of belonging to Christ in a unique 2for the Church, because through know how to love, follow, and be like way — for priests and bishops, united celibacy they are able to give themselves Christ, Mary is the perfect model! Lucas Pollice is director of to Christ the High Priest; and for dea- totally to the Church. It is prevalent in Even though women cannot be Catechesis and Adult Faith cons, united to Christ who serves all. our highly sexualized society to think ordained, their role within the Church Formation and RCIA for the In essence, his soul is conformed for that committing oneself to a life of celi- is indispensable. Motherhood is one of diocese. Lucas holds a degree all eternity to Christ in a unique and bacy is either impossible or unhealthy. the holiest and most necessary roles in in theology from the Francis- unchangeable way. This permanent Contrary to popular belief, this is not the Church. There would be no Church, can University of Steubenville spiritual mark can never be removed, true. Through the sacrament of Holy no pope, no bishops, or priests without and has a master’s degree in and once a man is validly ordained, Orders, God gives the grace of the Holy mothers! Men and women are different theological studies from the Institute for Pas- he remains ordained forever. While Spirit to be faithful to the life of celibacy. and have different roles in the Church, toral Theology of Ave Maria University. He ordination can never be removed, a The Church is also careful in interview- both of which are indispensable. Even is an adjunct professor of theology with the bishop, priest, or deacon may, for grave ing and forming those who are seeking in other ministries and activities of Cardinal Newman Institute in Fort Worth. reasons, be discharged or removed to enter the priesthood to be sure they the Church, the roles of both men and Lucas and his wife, Mary, have fi ve children, from the functions, obligations, and are able to freely and willingly enter the women contribute to the mission and Cecilia, Nicholas, Timothy, Christian, and responsibilities of his ordination, but he celibate state. If one is called by God to sanctifi cation of the Church. Julia. 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People come into our lives, and we develop affection for Health Care Reform them, and that’s a good thing. and death of section 1233 And sometimes, we even learn

By Richard M. Doerfl inger to love the occasional

ongress’s ef- fort to enact A hint to supporters: If you want to calm health care C concerns that the provision could promote reform legislation has Gecko sparked a vigorous euthanasia, don’t boast that it is backed debate. From a Catho- by groups promoting euthanasia. It now By Kathy Cribari Hamer lic viewpoint the un- seems Section 1233 will have a quiet and derlying issue is clear: esterday there was a gecko on Tens of millions of dignifi ed death, and we can continue my windshield wiper, driving Americans lack basic trying to agree on how to cover people who Ywith me to the post offi ce. health coverage; many I had backed out of the driveway and headed down- lack any health care at all. town when I realized he was there, clutching the wiper more risk losing what blade with what I sensed was more determination than they have as costs rise. strength. Medicare patients about “end- tered nutrition and hydration” It was not a windy day, although, to the gecko’s And this is a matter of jus- of-life services and supports,” among the topics for discus- consternation, a Mustang in motion pretty much makes tice. As Pope John XXIII said the benefi ts of advance direc- sion). its own wind. More importantly, it also wasn’t a rainy almost half a century ago: “Man tives such as “living wills,” etc., Such concerns have persuad- day, which would have ended the gecko’s windshield has the right to live. He has the Medicare will reimburse them ed key drafters of the Senate wiper afternoon drive, transforming it quickly into an right to bodily integrity and for their time. health care reform bill to drop afternoon fl ight. to the means necessary for the One worry here is that this provision — prompting a Looking at the creature clutching the rubber blade, proper development of life, par- government or doctors may reaction from the nation’s lead- I recognized his “deer in the headlights” look. But the ticularly food, clothing, shelter, have agendas in tension ing proponent of physician-as- little lizard’s big-eyed, non-blinking stare could have medical care…” (Pacem in Ter- with patients’ goals and sisted suicide, the Hemlock So- meant anything. He could have been looking at his own ris, no. 11). A society that does interests. When a federal of- ciety (now renamed “Compas- refl ection, or trying to make out the lyrics from a song not ensure basic life-affi rming fi cial fi rst proposed that the sion and Choices” to mask its playing on the radio. Just because the gecko’s eyes were health care for those in need is government encourage seniors zeal for poisoning the elderly). wide and non-blinking doesn’t necessarily mean he was failing in a basic responsibility. to sign living wills, in 1977, The group said it had “worked afraid: geckos have no eyelids. Since the right to health care this was part of a memo on tirelessly with supportive On our drive to the post offi ce, I got used to the is based on the right to live, it is how to cut the government’s members of Congress” to insert lizard, feeling affection normally reserved for the only also clear that what attacks life health costs — earning a the provision, and lamented reptile I like: the Horned Frog. I felt close to him. And is not health care at all, and not rebuke from Catholic bishops that it might be dropped due to when I pulled up to the curb, to fetch my mail, I knew I a legitimate goal of health care and others. “misinformation” that it would would never see him again. reform. The Church insists that Another problem is the as- “promote euthanasia.” Characters pass in and out of our lives constantly, but reform is too important and sumption that documents like A hint to supporters: If you usually not while riding on our windshields. The longer legitimate a goal to be hijacked the living will are a positive want to calm concerns that you navigate the world, the more participants there are; by destructive agendas such as good no matter what they say. the provision could promote some you recognize and remember, some you don’t. government-mandated abortion The evidence suggests they are euthanasia, don’t boast that it During the summer, my daughter Julie created coverage. imperfect instruments that do is backed by groups promoting custom ceiling tiles for our yearbook offi ces at Texas But concerns have also not always serve patients’ inter- euthanasia. It now seems Sec- Christian University. Each tile caricatures a cover of one been raised about the way ests (see the report Taking Care tion 1233 will have a quiet and of the 17 TCU yearbooks I have supervised, and repre- health care reform may treat by the President’s Council on dignifi ed death, and we can sents each yearbook staff, with students’ signatures on people at the other end of life, Bioethics, www.bioethics.gov/ continue trying to agree on how tiles for all their years. specifi cally through Section reports/taking_care/chapter2. to cover people who lack any Reading those names is like traveling backward, 1233 of the current House bill html). The consultations will health care at all. clutching a memory thread more fragile than a rub- on “advance care planning also promote whatever advance Richard ber windshield wiper blade. I feel the good times, and consultations.” Supporters say directive serves as a model in Doerfl inger grudgingly recall the bad ones. it is a harmless provision to the patient’s home state — and is associate At home we have a Thanksgiving tablecloth em- ensure that elderly patients will some states’ documents do director of the broidered with the signatures of all our yearly holiday have their wishes respected not make careful distinctions Secretariat of guests. Many of them are my children’s friends — col- when they can no longer speak between ordinary and extraor- Pro-Life Ac- lege roommates or fraternity brothers brought home to for themselves; some oppo- dinary means. Patients may not tivities, U.S. dine — and only a few are on the tablecloth more than nents see the ominous hand of realize that signing some forms Conference once. government nudging grandma could prompt the denial of even of Catholic Such was Awesome Matt. “Awesome” was not his over the cliff. ordinary care like nutrition and Bishops. Go fi rst name, just the way he signed it on Thanksgiving, The truth, I think, lies some- hydration during a chronic, to www.usccb.org/prolife to learn because my daughter Abby introduced him that way. where between. This section non-terminal illness. (Section more about the bishops’ pro-life And he was awesome, indeed. says that if doctors talk with 1233 lists “artifi cially adminis- activities. SEE HAMER, P. 22 Page 12 North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Diocesan All Th ings Possible Th e campaign will make possible... SUPPORT OF LOCAL PARISH NEEDS…$10,000,000 Various fi nancial challenges face our parishes on a daily basis. In order to help every par- ish with their local needs, each will receive a 25 percent return on all funds raised during the campaign up to their parish goal. When a parish exceeds their campaign goal, they will then receive 75 percent of funds raised over their goal. ST. PATRICK CATHEDRAL…$1,000,000 St. Patrick Cathedral, located in the heart of the Fort Worth business district and enrolled in the National Register of Historic Places, is the mother church of our diocese. The All Things Possible campaign will help local parishioners’ efforts to preserve and archive the great history of our mother church, which impacts us all, no matter where we are in our local Church. A few of the 32 seminarians currently studying for the priesthood for the diocese SHARING IN MINISTRY APPEAL…$4,000,000 and Michael Fronk, St. Patrick Cathedral sacristan, process from the altar following the 40th Anniversary Mass, Aug. 9 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Each year, the Diocese of Fort Worth conducts Sharing in Ministry, the annual diocesan (Photo by Joan Kurkowski-Gillen) appeal, which provides operating funds for numerous programs, services, and ministries, especially in rural areas throughout the diocese. Since we will be embarking upon this campaign in 2009-2010, the decision was made to incorporate the annual appeal into the Campaign will strengthen campaign for two years. SEMINARY BURSE FUND…$1,500,000 ministry of our local Church The cost to educate one seminarian is approximately $30,000 annually. We are blessed

FROM PAGE 1 paign up to their parish goal. with more than 30 seminarians, but with this blessing comes tremendous responsibilities larger community of Fort Worth,” “When a parish exceeds their dictating the need for growth in the fund. said Bishop Vann. “With the guid- campaign goal, they will then PRIEST CARE FUND…$750,000 ance of the Holy Spirit we will be receive 75 percent of funds raised As the primary spiritual leaders of our parishes, our priests deserve our support during successful.” over their goal,” said Peter Flynn, their active ministry, as well as in their retirement. This campaign will help us provide the The campaign will address the director of Finance and Admin- necessary funds so that our priests can receive medical and long-term care as needed. present and future needs of the istrative Services for the Diocese PRIEST PENSION FUND…$750,000 diocese, with special emphasis of Fort Worth. “In this way, both Many priests who have dedicated their lives to minister to the faithful are approaching re- upon the endowment for the Bish- the diocese and the parishes are tirement age or are already drawing upon their retirement benefi ts. This campaign will grow op’s Scholars Fund; Center-City benefi ting from our mutual efforts the Priest Pension Fund to a level that will enhance the benefi ts to our retired priests. schools capital improvements; to strengthen our local Church in CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY…$750,000 the creation of a new ministry North Texas.” In this campaign, 80 percent of the funds raised for Catholic Campus Ministry is desig- formation center; the education The diocese has retained Guid- nated to the University of North Texas in Denton and the remaining 20 percent used to en- of seminarians; retirement and ance In Giving, Inc., a Catholic hance and expand the Catholic presence on campuses like University of Texas at Arlington, healthcare needs of priests; adult organization that works solely Texas Christian University, Texas Woman’s University, and Midwestern State University. catechesis and faith formation; with dioceses and parishes, to CENTER-CITY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS…$4,500,000 campus ministries; rural ministry assist with the campaign. The The Diocese of Fort Worth is fi rmly committed to supporting Catholic school educa- initiatives; telecommunications; organization has conducted tion for students of every race and ethnic background. From this campaign, $4,500,000 will Catholic Charities, and a hospi- successful diocesan and parish fund necessary facility improvements, as well as technological upgrades to All Saints, Our tal in the Diocese of Juticalpa, campaigns throughout Texas, Mother of Mercy, St. George Catholic School, and Cassata High School. Honduras. including the dioceses Beaumont, An important aspect of the Dallas, Victoria, and Amarillo and BISHOP’S SCHOLARS FUND ENDOWMENT…$10,000,000 campaign is its commitment to the archdioceses of San Antonio, In 2006, Bishop Vann initiated a long-range plan, which included a decision to move strengthening the fi nancial stabil- and Galveston-Houston. toward a cost-based tuition model, supported by need-based aid. By providing need-based ity of each parish, say campaign For more information about fi nancial aid through an endowment, we help to ensure that our schools are available, acces- offi cials, noting that each parish the campaign, contact the cam- sible and affordable to all who desire to attend. will receive a 25 percent return on paign offi ce at (817) 560-2452, HOSPITAL IN HONDURAS…$1,500,000 all funds raised during the cam- ext. 170. The Diocese of Fort Worth has partnered with the Diocese of Juticalpa in Honduras for nearly 10 years. At present, residents of Catacamas, Honduras must travel over an hour to the nearest hospital for access to adequate medical treatment and urgent care. With construction through Education. begun and Honduran government fi nancial support in place, monies from the All Things Pos- Pollice, says that the casual Lecture... sible Campaign will be vital to completing and launching the hospital. and friendly atmosphere makes RURAL MINISTRY INITIATIVES… $2,000,000 FROM PAGE 1 this series of presentations per- This series of talks begins with fect for the ongoing formation Due to the vast geographic area of the diocese, rural parishes face challenges that are very the presentation on Sept. 29 and of young adults and adults of all different from larger parishes. This campaign will enhance existing ministries and provide will continue with presentations ages. The series is also perfect opportunities for the creation of new and innovative ministries and outreach to our rural on the third Tuesday of each for Catholic schoolteachers, cat- parishes. month from October through echists, lay ministers, and parish MINISTRY FORMATION CENTER…$750,000 April at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. staffs who wish to further their The former St. Theresa’s Home for Children will be renovated to function as the Ministry Bushman holds a Licentiate continuing education in the faith, Formation Center for retreats, conferences, and seminars. Degree in Theology granted by he added. ADULT CATECHESIS & FAITH FORMATION…$750,000 the Pontifi cal Faculty of the Uni- The schedule for the evening The Diocese of Fort Worth is embarking on a four-year journey to connect the richness of versity of Fribourg, Switzerland. includes a pizza dinner at 6 p.m. the Catholic faith to everyday life through a parish-based, catechetical process called Why His work in pastoral theology and Bushman’s presentation will Catholic? — A Pastoral Approach to Evangelization and Adult Faith Formation. In addition, a the master’s program he directs begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be three-tiered series of training seminars for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) will are recognized nationwide as followed by discussion and a be funded by this campaign. This will strengthen and enhance RCIA throughout the diocese. faithfully developing the teach- Q&A session, with the conclu- TELECOMMUNICATION…$750,000 ings of Vatican II, Pope John Paul sion of the evening expected at From this campaign, $750,000 will aid in the creation of a regional network throughout II, and Pope Benedict XVI. In 9 p.m. There is a $4 per person the diocese to better serve and teach individuals regardless of their location, thus enabling addition to appearing regularly charge for adults who wish to them to simultaneously take advantage of these valuable programs. on Catholic radio and television, participate in the pizza dinner. For CATHOLIC CHARITIES…$1,000,000 he has written numerous articles more information, or to RSVP for The Diocese of Fort Worth has committed $1,000,000 restricted to an endowment for the in Catholic magazines, and is the the event, contact Lucas Pollice, care and maintenance of their new facility located in South Fort Worth. author of several books, including at (817) 560-3300, ext. 260 or at In His Image: Program of Renewal [email protected]. North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Page 13 Diocesan St. Andrew Church, Franciscan community mourn Father Carl Szura, TOR, 1944-2009 By Kathy Cribari Hamer ciscan friars assigned to the “He was a silent giant,” other, more abundant life. But Correspondent Diocese of Fort Worth, Fr. said Charmaine Crosley, who like Francis, something we Carl came to Fort Worth with worked with him on art and have to recognize is that death ust a few of the Father Warren Murphy, TOR, environment for eight years. is not our enemy. Once it was, people who loved in 1980. During the Francis- “So many people loved him,” but not after Christ, not after J cans’ subsequent three decades she said. “He was everyone’s his resurrection.” Father Carl Szura, here, Fr. Carl became a main- priest. His heart was big The afternoon of his death, stay in pastoral work, and in enough to love a lot of people. Crosley, Fr. Warren, and Broth- TOR, assembled to a “mind-boggling number of “Fr. Carl faced his death er Paul McMullen, TOR, were ministries,” according to Father with dignity, class, and present, and one told a story of bid him farewell at Gerald Gordon, TOR, who was strength,” Crosley said. “His Fr. Carl’s childhood dislike for in seminary with him. faith was stronger than his ill- vegetables. One night at home his Mass of Chris- Fr. Carl was spiritual assis- ness.” he did not fi nish them, instead tian burial Aug. 20. tant to the Immaculata Frater- In a letter read at Fr. Carl’s hiding them in his pocket. He nity of the Secular Franciscan funeral, Bishop Kevin Vann, discarded them later, throw- But that small group Order, and a member of the writing from Rome, told of ing them out the window of Coalition for Quality End-of- their fi rst meeting, in 2005. his room, not realizing they fi lled St. Andrew were bouncing off the roof and Life Care in Fort Worth from The two were arriving at the Father Carl Szura, TOR 2002 to 2008. He served as the same time for a Religious ap- hitting his mother, standing Church’s sanctuary coalition’s president in 2009. preciation night, and as they Carl’s family and close friends, below. to capacity, and half- He was a Knight of Colum- approached, “someone thought gathered at his hospital bed- As the story went, his bus, Boy Scout chaplain, and he was the new bishop, and ad- side to pray. “Everyone kept mother called out, “Carl, you fi lled the parish hall. spiritual director for the RCIA dressed him as such,” Bishop watch,” said Christina Alves, are not going to the circus!!” team for youth and children. Vann said. “That was a great St. Andrew’s liturgy and music At that point in the story, Mourners were there to cel- He participated in grief coun- starting point for our relation- director. “Fr. Tom started the Crosley described, “it looked ebrate the life of a priest who seling for Rachel’s Vineyard, ship. From that day forward prayer for the dying, and as we like Father straightened and seemed ever-present because of and began an annual service I often kidded and called him prayed the Litany of the Saints, tried to laugh.” His breathing his active participation in par- for the unborn, for families Bishop Szura.” you could see Fr. Carl’s lips slowed and a few minutes later ish life. Young children remem- who had lost babies to miscar- Bishop Vann closed his letter moving along with us: ‘Pray he died. bered him dancing at Vacation riage or abortion. with Gospel words from the for me. Pray for me.’ “It sounded like a sigh of Bible School, others remem- He maintained a strong min- Rite of Ordination: “Well done, “When we sang the ‘Salve relief,” Fr. Warren told wor- bered his Monday evening istry to the homebound and good and faithful servant.” Regina,’” she said, “it was such shipers at the vigil service, “He Rosaries for a teen suffering the bereaved. “He had 25 years Fr. Carl’s vigil and Mass of a graced moment — Fr. Carl looked like peace fl owed into from cancer. with MS,” Fr. Gerald said, “and Christian Burial were infl u- was singing the words with his his whole body.” Fr. Carl endured his own his personal time was always enced by the Franciscan tradi- brothers.” “Later,” Crosley said, “I suffering, having been diag- spent with ministries that tion, as were his fi nal days and In his funeral Mass homily, thought, maybe he wasn’t nosed with multiple sclerosis serve.” hours. Fr. Tom said, “We celebrate trying to laugh, when he (MS) in 1984. His death was One ministry Fr. Carl was The night before his death, life because life is what he straightened up right before he attributed to complications of known for and loved was deco- after a call from Father Tom wanted and did. Like Francis stopped breathing. the MS and leukemia. rating St. Andrew’s liturgical Stabile, TOR, St. Andrew’s we recognize that we have to “I don’t know that he didn’t One of the fi rst two Fran- space. pastor, the friars, with Fr. go through death to get to that have a glimpse of heaven.”

Bishop Vann joins Fulton J. Sheen Bishop Vann kicks off Foundation’s Episcopal Advisory Board Fall ’09 Theology on Tap The Archbishop Fulton John done since.” Sheen Foundation has announced Bishop Vann said he offered to that Bishop Kevin Vann has joined join the board since he was from the Episcopal Advisory Board Illinois. for the Cause for Beatifi cation of According to its Web site, the the Servant of God Archbishop Sheen Foundation’s purpose is Fulton J. Sheen. to “make known the life, works, Bishop Vann joins bishops and thoughts of Archbishop Ful- from around the United States ton J. Sheen, to educate people in supporting the cause. Ful- in the values that he taught, to ton Sheen (1895-1979) was a assist the missions to which he universally popular evangelist, dedicated his life, to assist others radio and television personal- in seeking his intercession, and ity, writer, and missionary. In to undertake and pursue all acts 2002, his cause for beatifi cation ancillary thereto, including, but Bishop Kevin Vann speaks about “Being Catholic in the Bible Belt” at the and canonization was offi cially not limited to, the advancement first Theology on Tap of the Fall 2009 series Sept. 1 at Buffalo Wild Wings opened by the Diocese of Peoria, of the Cause of Canonization of located at 5601 S. Hulen St. in Fort Worth. Theology on Tap will continue at the same location on Tuesday nights in September. The remaining dates, Illinois, Sheen’s birthplace. The Archbishop Sheen in the Catholic speakers, and their topics include: Sheen Foundation is the offi cial Church, according to the process Sept. 8 — Father Carmen Mele, OP, director of the School of Lay Ministry promoter of the beatification prescribed in the Code of Canon on “Going Forth (Prepared) to Evangelize”; cause. Law under the supervision of Sept. 15 — Dr. Nadia Lahutsky of the TCU Religion Department on “Ecu- “I watched Life is Worth Living the bishop [Daniel Jenky] of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is pictured menism: Dialogue Between Denominations”; Sept. 22 — Donna Ryckaert, a professional photorapher with mission ex- when I was younger,” Bishop Diocese of Peoria, Illinois.” from the 1950s, when he hosted his Sunday evening program geared perience, on “The Mission and Ministry of Our Diocese in Guatemala.” Vann said. “Archbishop Sheen For more information, visit the toward family life, the seven capital For more information, visit the Fort Worth Diocese Young Adult Council impacted a generation of Catho- foundation’s Web site at www. sins, and other religious themes. (CNS Web site at www.fwyam.org. lics in a way that has not been archbishopsheencause.org. file photo) Page 14 North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 National

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Mercy sister serving in Idaho diocese is 2009 Lumen Christi recipient TWIN FALLS, Idaho (CNS) — If you ask Mercy Sister Rose- Mary Boessen how she has managed, in her ministry, to run a group home for girls, move a church to Nevada and currently operate a legal assistance offi ce for immigrants hoping to become U.S. citizens, the response is pretty much the same. “God knows how to fi nd answers through me,” she told the Idaho Catholic Register, Boise’s diocesan newspaper. Sr. Boessen is the recipient of the 2009 Lumen Christi Award from the Catholic Church Extension Society, recognizing her lifelong efforts in this mission diocese. The honor, announced Aug. 13, brings with it $50,000 to be split Supervisory U.S. Border Patrol Agent Paul Du Bois opens a gate leading to a dirt road as he searches for illegal immigrants between the recipient and the diocese. It is the second time in the desert of Pima County, Arizona, Aug. 17. U.S. President Barack Obama and his administration want to see in the 32-year history of the award that someone from Idaho comprehensive reform of the nation’s immigration system “happen sooner than later,” according to a Catholic immigration has won it. In 2002, Anthony and Evelyn Messuri, foster advocate. (CNS photo/Joshua Lott, Reuters) parents from Caldwell, were recognized. In nominating her, Boise Bishop Michael P. Driscoll noted that Sr. Boessen Advocates hope immigration reform had “dedicated her life to the people of southern Idaho, developing religious education programs, establishing a foster home for teenage girls, ministering to prisoners, and will be in place by end of 2010 supporting and empowering the growing Hispanic popula- WASHINGTON (CNS) — administration asked meeting In June Cardinal George wrote tion in the area.” President Barack Obama and his participants questions about ef- on behalf of the bishops to urge administration want to see com- fective enforcement strategies and Obama and Congress to enact Catholic schools urged to prepare prehensive reform of the nation’s how to encourage immigrants comprehensive reform before the for potential swine fl u outbreak immigration system “happen currently living in the United end of 2009. WASHINGTON (CNS) — As Catholic schools begin their fall sooner than later,” according to a States illegally to step forward Franken and Aber both blamed classes amid threats of fl u outbreaks, hand sanitizers are Catholic immigration advocate. and register for legal status. the current health care reform going to be more of a staple than ever and school offi cials “I would be surprised if this The group did not generate debate for some of the delay on will be urged to follow large doses of common sense. At wasn’t taken care of by the end unanimous answers, but Fran- immigration reform. many schools, more than the usual cleaning up took place of 2010,” said Mark Franken, ken said he was surprised how In a teleconference call Aug. 21 over the summer as desks and chairs were scrubbed with executive director of the Catholic often people did agree. Everyone with fi ve speakers who attended bleach in an effort to sterilize classrooms and rid them of Legal Immigration Network Inc., recognized the need for reform, the meeting with Napolitano, possible germs associated with the H1N1 virus, known as known as CLINIC. he said, but in addition they all Arturo Rodriguez, president of swine fl u. But despite schools’ best efforts to stay germ- Franken, who made the com- supported a generous legalization the United Farm Workers, said he free, fl u outbreaks are still anticipated. If students at Catho- ments in an interview with Catho- program and fair, enforceable im- doesn’t want immigration efforts lic schools are diagnosed as having the H1N1 virus, school lic News Service, was part of a migration laws. to take the stage while offi cials offi cials are advised to follow the same protocol as public Many of those at the gathering continue to debate health care schools — to close the school only as a last resort and group of immigrant advocates, instead make sure those who are ill stay home until they are faith leaders, and labor, business, urged Napolitano to take more because he thinks that will take no longer contagious. This advice was announced Aug. and law enforcement offi cials who ownership of the immigration energy and focus away from im- 20 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and met in a closed-door meeting debate, according to Shaina Aber, migration reform. the U.S. Department of Education. Marie Powell, executive on immigration in Washington associate advocacy director for The speakers said they didn’t director of Catholic education for the U.S. Conference of Aug. 20. the U.S. branch of the Jesuit Refu- expect the debate on immigra- Catholic Bishops, sent notices during the summer to Catho- The meeting was the fi rst in gee Service. tion reform to reach the intensity lic school offi cials urging them to be aware of government a series of conversations aimed Aber told CNS she thinks Na- the health reform debate has, guidelines for handling the fl u and advising them to make at getting input from those who politano understood that message and suggested it may be less the necessary preparations. have a stake in the issue, accord- and would communicate more “chaotic” and “confusing” than ing to Franken. with immigrant advocates in the health care discussions because Americans are already familiar Archbishop Aymond, native of New Orleans, Representatives from the future. White House and the Depart- In a statement issued after the with the issue. installed to head home archdiocese ment of Homeland Security par- meeting ended, Napolitano said Though a comprehensive im- NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — As a native New Orleanian, ticipated in the discussion hosted the gathering “was an important migration reform bill has yet to Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond had walked through the by Secretary Janet Napolitano. opportunity to hear from stake- be introduced, individual bills front doors of venerable St. Louis Cathedral hundreds of Obama arrived at the end of holders and build on the signifi - already have been introduced to times as a seminarian, priest, and auxiliary bishop. But as the meeting to reiterate many of cant time I’ve spent on the Hill address other immigration issues applause erupted inside a packed cathedral Aug. 20, he Napolitano’s points, including meeting with members of Con- in the meantime. suddenly realized he was walking not only into the cathe- the need for increased efforts to gress on this critical subject.” Known as the Agricultural dral but also into history. Archbishop Aymond, 59, became push immigration reform. Napolitano did not explicitly Jobs, Opportunity, Benefi ts, and the fi rst New Orleans native to be installed as archbishop promise to help generate a bill Security Act, or AgJOBS, and the in the 216-year history of the local church since the formal Franken told CNS the meeting establishment of the Diocese of Louisiana and the Floridas demonstrated the president’s that would come before Congress Development, Relief, and Edu- in 1793. Afterward, Archbishop Aymond was at a loss for commitment to the issue as this fall, Franken said, but he cation for Alien Minors Act, or words. “It’s just overwhelming,” he said in the cathedral well the administration’s need expected a measure would likely the DREAM Act, both bills may rectory after the Mass. “I still can’t believe that I am the to hear from constituents and be introduced before the end of advance through Congress before archbishop of New Orleans, but I think I am.” Inside the people who are educated about the year. a comprehensive bill does. rectory, there was another equally amazing sight: The four reform. Franken said he expected He noted that Cardinal Francis The bills deal with agricultural living archbishops of New Orleans stood side by side, trad- a certain degree of what he called E. George of Chicago, president workers and students without le- ing quips with each other. New Orleans is believed to be “demagoguery,” referring to of the U.S. Conference of Catholic gal status who came to the country the only U.S. diocese ever to have four living archbishops: impassioned people rattling off Bishops, has urged the Obama with their parents. Archbishop Philip M. Hannan, 96, who served from 1965 incorrect information, so he said administration to fi nalize reform Aber said she is particularly until he retired in December 1988; Archbishop Francis B. it was paramount that well-in- and push for passage of a measure interested in seeing the DREAM Schulte, 83, 1989-2002; Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes, 76, formed stakeholders voice their that could be signed into law Act passed, because it would 2002-09; and Archbishop Aymond. views in Washington. before the beginning of 2010, but protect children “who shouldn’t Reform is in a brainstorm- Franken said he does not think be punished for the decisions of ing stage, Franken said, and the that is a realistic target. their parents.” North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Page 15 International

INTERNATIONAL NEWSBRIEFS

Italian researchers develop heart-repair method with adult stem cells VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Italian researchers have devel- oped a method to repair a damaged heart using adult stem cells, and said it confi rmed that the adult cells were more therapeutically useful than embryonic stem cells. “The adult stem cell is already prepared to differentiate in the tissue we want to repair. And it is certainly more productive, less wasteful and less dangerous — beyond the ethical aspects — to work with adult stem cells instead of embryonic stem cells,” said Settimio Grimaldi, an expert at the Institute of Neurobiology and Molecular Medicine in Rome, which car- ried out the research. Grimaldi spoke Aug. 15 to Vatican Radio, which hailed the published results as an important advance in stem-cell therapy. The Italian team developed a A boat overfl owing with migrants who had survived a violent storm arrives in late March at the port of Tripoli, Libya. Prompted new method of isolating cardiac stem cells, cultivating them by a sea tragedy involving the apparent deaths of dozens of Eritreans trying to reach Italy in a rubber raft, the Vatican and and injecting them in such a way that they replace damaged Italian bishops urged authorities to guarantee rescue, medical help, and respect to migrants in trouble. (CNS photo/handout tissue; after testing on animals, the researchers hope to via Reuters) apply the method on humans in about three years. Grimaldi said the method should be able to help people who have suffered heart attacks lead a fairly normal life, including work Vatican, bishops urge respect, and sports activities. help for migrants fl eeing Africa Vatican economist says Christians VATICAN CITY (CNS) — didn’t know; but those long must put ethics back into business Prompted by a sea tragedy involv- trains, the voices, the screams in VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The current global economic crisis ing the apparent deaths of dozens the train stations — did nobody shows that capitalism without ethical grounding doesn’t of Eritreans trying to reach Italy An editorial in see or hear? Then, it was totali- work, and Christians should keep this in mind whether they in a rubber raft, the Vatican and tarianism and terror that closed are business people, policymakers, or simply consumers, the Italian bishops urged authori- AVVENIRE the newspaper people’s eyes. Today, no. There is a top Vatican economist said. Thomas Han Hong-soon of ties to guarantee rescue, medical a quiet, resigned indifference, if the Vatican Prefecture for Economic Affairs said that “the help, and respect to migrants in of the Italian bishops’ not an irritated aversion, that has root of this crisis is a moral defi cit” and that when it comes trouble. fallen over the Mediterranean,” to business, Christians have not always followed the prin- On Aug. 20, Italian maritime conference, said the the editorial said. ciples of charity and justice found in the Gospel. “Let’s start border police rescued fi ve Er- The position of Church leaders by honestly recognizing that the spirit of capitalism doesn’t itreans off the Sicilian island indifference to the has put them at odds with some agree with that of the Gospel. The heart of Christianity is love members of the Italian govern- for others. The nucleus of capitalism, rather, is competition, of Lampedusa. The survivors plight of Africans who recounted that more than 70 oth- ment, which has defended the which is the opposite of love,” Han told the Vatican news- paper L’Osservatore Romano Aug. 22. A radical overhaul of ers had died of hunger and thirst risk their lives fl eeing new laws as necessary to halt a during a three-week voyage from steady fl ow of illegal immigra- the capitalistic system is not very realistic, he said, consider- ing that alternatives, such as communism, have not worked Libya, and said that no passing poverty and war was tion. vessels had stopped to save them, Reforms Minister Umberto out historically. But better rules for governing the free market are needed, he said. “It’s clear that as Christians we can’t although some fi shermen had Bossi, the founder of the anti-im- comparable to the lack only pursue the notion of the highest profi t at the lowest pos- given them some food. migrant Northern League party, sible cost,” he said. Archbishop Antonio Maria of public opposition as said, “the Vatican should open its Veglio, president of the Pontifi cal own doors” to refugees and “give Council for Migrants and Trav- the Holocaust unfolded a good example.” elers, said in an interview with The Italian government de- Celebrations begin for centennial Vatican Radio Aug. 23 that such in Nazi Germany. fended its handling of the situ- of Blessed Mother Teresa’s birth tragedies call for a “strong and ation, saying that it rescued the CALCUTTA, India (CNS) — The Missionaries of Charity have farsighted policy of international fi ve Eritreans when no one else launched a year of programs celebrating the 2010 centenni- would. cooperation.” al of the birth of Blessed Mother Teresa, the religious order’s He said that while govern- also from a selfi shness in which Roberto Calderoli, another founder who dedicated her life to serving some of India’s ments have the legitimate right one doesn’t want to share what government minister from the poorest people. “Mother Teresa’s birth centenary begins to regulate immigration “there is others don’t have,” Archbishop Northern League, said that today,” said retired Archbishop Henry D’Souza of Calcutta nevertheless the human right to Veglio said. Archbishop Veglio’s comments Aug. 26 during a Mass marking what would have been the be rescued and given emergency Since 1988, he said, 14,660 mi- to Vatican Radio should not be 99th birthday of the devoted caretaker at the congregation’s help.” He said this right is even grants have died trying to reach considered representative of the motherhouse chapel, according to the Asian church news more necessary in extreme situa- Europe. Vatican or the Italian bishops’ agency UCA News. Sister Mary Prema, the congregation’s tions, “such as being adrift in the An editorial in Avvenire, the conference. superior general, said the celebrations would conclude Aug. middle of the sea.” newspaper of the Italian bishops’ Archbishop Veglio replied in 26, 2010. During the centennial year, “the best gift we can Archbishop Veglio referred conference, said the indifference a communique that as head of all prepare for Mother’s 100th birthday is our sincere en- to the recent encyclical by Pope to the plight of Africans who the pontifi cal council he was au- deavor to be channels of God’s love and peace to the poor,” Benedict XVI, Charity in Truth, risk their lives fl eeing poverty thorized to comment in the name she told a gathering at the motherhouse. Mother Teresa was which said that “every migrant and war was comparable to the of the Holy See and that he had born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu Aug. 26, 1910, into an ethnic is a human person” who “pos- lack of public opposition as the never been contradicted by the Albanian family in Skopje, in present-day Macedonia. She sesses inalienable fundamental Holocaust unfolded in Nazi Holy See or the Italian bishops’ came to Calcutta as a member of the Institute of the Blessed rights.” Germany. It criticized tough new conference. Virgin Mary (Loreto nuns) in 1929 and founded the Mission- “Our so-called civil societies Italian legislation, which includes “My comments came from a aries of Charity in 1950. She died in 1997 and was beatifi ed in reality have developed feel- sending back the rickety boats to solid, tragic fact: the deaths of in 2003. ings of refusal toward foreigners, Libyan coasts, as “the law of not many people, without accusing that come not only from a lack seeing.” anyone, but calling everyone to of knowledge about others, but “Certainly, the people then take responsibility,” he said. Page 16 North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Scripture Readings

noying. But I’ll fi gure it out. I’ll be fine.” Sure enough, after months and months of temporary employment, several unsatisfactory living arrangements and a meager pantry, things worked out. In the meantime, she was fi ne. She understood that struggle is a necessary part of life, and through it she learned a great deal about the strength and gifts with which God September 13, Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. had endowed her. Also, she experi- Cycle B. Readings: enced God’s grace through helpful, 1) Isaiah 50:5-9a loving friends and found joy even Psalm 116:1-6, 8-9 while enduring diffi culty. 2) James 2:14-18 She more than survived. She Gospel) Mark 8:27-35 grew — beyond what she could have if I had intervened to “save” her from discomfort. In this weekend’s Gospel, Peter tells Jesus that he knows he is the Christ. He knows he was By Jean Denton endowed by God to bring salvation. But in his human heart Peter didn’t want his loved one to have to suffer. For a brief moment Peter forgot to had to practically sit on my hands to keep believe in God’s almighty ability to overcome the Ifrom sending a check. My grown daughter had suffering and anguish of this world. just been laid off from her job at the same time Jesus set him straight, saying, in effect, “I’ll her apartment lease was up and her roommate be fi ne.” Then he told his disciples that to follow moved away. She called “to vent,” she said, but him they too must endure necessary hardship “You are thinking not as God does, she wasn’t asking for fi nancial help. with trust that God will save them and give them but as human beings do.” Nevertheless, throughout her brief lament I a life greater than the one they will surely lose in kept thinking it wouldn’t faze my bank account the process. — Mark 8:33 to send a little money, and it would ease her bur- den considerably. Just a slight boost to buy her a little time would save a lot of stress. She’d pay it back later, and I wanted to think the pain and QUESTIONS: worry, really, weren’t necessary. When have you had to stand by and watch a loved one endure hard- Of course, I simply didn’t want her to have to suffer — even a little bit — if I could help it. ship in order to grow in strength and spirit? How did you witness God’s Luckily a cooler head prevailed: hers. “Don’t worry, Mom,” she assured me. “It’s an- grace in the process? Copyright © 2009, Diocese of Fort Worth Well-prepared priests essential for new evangelization, pope says CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) Pope Benedict XVI — Without well-prepared priests, “the new evangelization” of society will be just greets the crowd from a slogan, Pope Benedict XVI said. “Today we see a need for each priest the balcony of his to be a witness of the infi nite mercy of God with a life completely conquered by summer residence Christ and for them to learn this from the very fi rst years of their preparation in the during his weekly seminary,” the pope said. During his weekly general audience general audience in Aug. 19, the pope spoke about St. John Eudes, the 17th-century founder of the Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Eudists, a religious congregation dedi- cated to training diocesan priests. The Aug. 19. (CNS photo/ French saint’s feast day is Aug. 19. An estimated 3,000 people gathered in L’Osservatore Romano the courtyard of the papal villa at Castel Gandolfo for the audience. Archbishop via Reuters) Edwin F. O’Brien of Baltimore was seated in the front row. Pope Benedict said the training of seminar- social, political, and religious upheaval. because the council members “were well- “The journey of holiness he followed ians and priests is crucial for ensuring that “It was the time of the Thirty Years’ War, aware that an insuffi cient preparation of and proposed to his followers had its “the new evangelization is not just an attrac- which devastated not only a large part priests had an impact on the whole crisis of foundation in placing trust only in tive slogan, but that it becomes a reality.” of Central Europe, but it also devastated the Reformation; priests were not correctly the love God revealed to humanity in A priesthood candidate’s time in the many souls,” he said. prepared for the priesthood intellectually the priestly heart of Jesus and in the seminary, he said, must be like the time Yet even as “contempt for the Christian and spiritually,” he said. maternal heart of Mary,” he said. the disciples spent alone with Jesus after faith was spreading,” he said, the Holy Spirit St. John Eudes saw that the reform had Pope Benedict asked people to pray being called to follow him and before being gave rise to a spiritual renewal with holy men not been instituted in France and he noted for priests and for seminarians, “that sent out to preach the Gospel. and women, including St. John Eudes. “the serious need for spiritual assistance they may spiritually enter into the The pope said that, like today, the 17th- In the 16th century, the Council of Trent people were experiencing precisely be- heart of Jesus, becoming men of true century in France, where St. John Eudes issued norms for the erection of diocesan cause of the inadequacy of a large portion love, humility and patience, renewed lived and ministered, was a time of great seminaries and for priestly formation of the clergy,” the pope said. in holiness and pastoral zeal.” North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Page 17 Scripture Readings

that his behavior was directly related to his level of separation anxiety. The hostilities between us lessened as soon as we responded compassion- ately and stabilized his environment. In some ways, people aren’t that much dif- ferent from cats. Even well-trained, well-mean- ing folks can get cranky when exhausted or be callous toward others when anxious. Historians have written volumes about the recurrent pat- September 20, Twenty-fi fth Sunday in Ordinary Time. terns of war and bloodshed that occur when Cycle B. Readings: fear-based ideologies and severe levels of stress, 1) Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 infl uence entire peoples to act against their com- Psalm 54:3-6, 8 mon humanity. 2) James 3:16 to 4:3 Today’s readings illustrate but a few of a Gospel) Mark 9:30-37 gamut of passions that are responsible for such “Where do human carnage: resentment toward those who would point out our faults, jealousy, “selfi sh the wars and ambition,” covetousness and lack of trust. The where do the Gospel of Jesus provides a simple but paradoxi- cal antidote: “If anyone wishes to be fi rst, he shall confl icts among By Sharon K. Perkins be the last of all and the servant of all.” Putting those words into action, Jesus carried this axiom you come to its ultimate conclusion when he carried his from?” hen we fi rst got our now 7-year-old cat we cross to Calvary. namedW him “Mischief,” and for good reason: Demonstrating compassion toward another he loved to chew things and caused frequent human being can often be more challenging than — James 4:1 damage to blanket fringe, Venetian-blind cords showing mercy to one’s cat. The same Jesus who and shoelaces when we weren’t looking. It was died and rose for all of us impassioned, confl ict- an irritating quirk, but one that we learned to ed people gives us both the means and the will to live with by protecting our belongings from his be servants to one another. reach. More antagonistic cat traits eventually sur- faced when we had to leave Mischief alone in the house for extended periods of time. He “retaliated” by leaving us “surprises” where we QUESTIONS: couldn’t fail to fi nd them — usually where we What human passion is most at the root of your unkindness to others? sat or walked. For a while, it seemed as though we were at war with our cat until we recognized To whom do you need to demonstrate Christ’s compassion today? Copyright © 2009, Diocese of Fort Worth

There are no easy answers for dark night of the soul By Jeff Hedglen her soul on the subject. thinking then “if I feel this close The Bible is full of stories of to God now, what will it be like ately many of the books I faith-fi lled people feeling lost and when I am 25?” Well fi ve years am reading and things my forsaken. The Jews wandering in later I felt nowhere near how I Lfriends are saying have to the desert wondered where God felt at 20. In fact I had very little do with spiritual darkness. For n short, when we feel this way, we was. Generations later they were “feeling” about my faith. It was some it is a total losing of faith, I sent into exile, and the Temple explained to me that as we grow for others it is journeying into was destroyed and they never in our faith the feelings often fade, whole new areas of faith and self- are in good company. If it is good felt more alone. And of course and this is when our faith really discovery, for others it is a longing we have the image of Jesus on the takes over, for now we follow to hear something, anything, from cross crying out that He has been God not because it feels good, but a seemingly silent God. Darkness enough for Moses, Jeremiah, Jesus, abandoned by God. because we decide to. comes in many forms, and when After the Resurrection and As- Spiritual darkness does not it does, it can feel like God has cension the apostles huddled in a mean that God has gone away, taken a vacation from us. John of the Cross, and Mother Teresa, room unsure of what to do without just that our emotional experience I wish there was a tidy Scrip- Jesus with them, and through the of God is not as strong. It can be ture verse or quaint saying that I suppose it is good enough for us. centuries many followers of Jesus very hard to continue believing in I could dole out lickity split on continue to feel alone and unsure God when we do not feel a connec- this page to answer the question of what God is doing. tion, but when we persevere we of why this happens, or at least In short, when we feel this discover a new level of faith. give comfort to those in darkness, Calcutta, it was revealed that even unparalleled work ethic, and way, we are in good company. Mother Teresa combatted her but there is no easy answer to Mother Theresa went through a spiritual discipline. But I also met If it is good enough for Moses, darkness with blind faith in her this spiritual dilemma. Many of long period of time where she did a woman of simple faith who sim- Jeremiah, Jesus, John of the Cross, heart and a smile on her face. With the great saints have suffered a not feel the presence of God. ply wanted to be cherished by her and Mother Teresa, I suppose it grace from God, may we be able similar fate. When the news broke that Lord, but was not experiencing is good enough for us. This does to do the same. It seems strange that some of this spiritual giant may have Him like she had hoped to. not take the pain and longing Mother Teresa, pray for us! the strongest and most faith-fi lled had doubts about God, it was For a reason known only to away, but for me it lets me know Jeff Hedglen, youth minister at St. among us would be the ones feel- quite shocking. Upon reading the God, Mother Teresa spent many I am not crazy, nor am I a bad Bartholomew Parish in South- ing so far from the God they love book that reveals her private writ- years without hearing from or Christian for having doubts from west Fort Worth, is the principal so deeply, yet it appears to be a ings, I encountered the woman feeling close to the Jesus she saw time to time. organizer of Camp Fort Worth each common experience. Recently I knew from her books and had in the poor whom she served. When I was 20 years old I was summer. Readers with questions in the book Come Be My Light, seen in videos, a woman of great Her writings offer little by way what you might call “on fi re” for can contact Jeff at jeff@stbartsfw. The Private Writings of the Saint of determination, deep devotion, of explanation, but she does bare Jesus and my faith. I remember org. Page 18 North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 América Proponentes tienen esperanza que reforma de inmigración esté instaurada para fi n del 2010 WASHINGTON (CNS) — El a las personas que están educadas presidente Barack Obama y su sobre la reforma. Franken dijo que a administración les administración quieren ver que la L esperaba cierto grado de lo que él reforma abarcadora del sistema de planteó a los participantes llamó “demagogia”, refi riéndose a inmigración de la nación “suceda preguntas acerca de la gente apasionada que vocifera más temprano que tarde”, según información incorrecta, así que estrategias efi caces de un proponente católico de inmi- dijo que es primordial que aquellos gración. aplicación, y cómo animar que tienen intereses que estén bien “Me sorprendería si esto no a los inmigrantes que informados expresen sus opinio- se atendiese antes del fi nal del nes en Washington. actualmente viven ilegalmente 2010”, dijo Mark Franken, direc- La reforma está en una etapa de tor ejecutivo de la Red católica de en los Estados Unidos a aportación de ideas, dijo Franken, inmigración legal, inc., conocida progresar para inscribirse y y la administración les planteó a los como CLINIC. participantes preguntas acerca de solicitar el estado legal. Franken, quien hizo los comen- estrategias efi caces de aplicación, y VISITANTES RODEAN LA BIBLIA DE GUTENBERG EN LA BIBLIOTECA DEL tarios en entrevista con Catholic cómo animar a los inmigrantes que CONGRESO EN WASHINGTON — En la Gran sala el pasado verano, algunos News Service, fue parte de un seguridad vacional participaron actualmente viven ilegalmente en visitantes se pueden ver rodeando la vitrina que contiene la Biblia de Gutenberg, débilmente iluminada, en la Biblioteca del congreso de Washington. La masiva grupo de proponentes de inmi- en la discusión, cuya anfi triona los Estados Unidos s a progresar colección de Biblias de la institución se ha aumentado con muestras de alta fue la secretaria Janet Napolitano. para inscribirse y solicitar el estado gración, líderes de la fe y funciona- tecnología interactiva que les llevan a los visitantes las páginas de las Escrituras rios laborales, empresariales y de Obama llegó al fi nal de la reunión legal. en forma viva. (Foto CNS/Nancy Wiechec) aplicación de ley que se juntaron para reiterar muchos de los pun- El grupo no generó respuestas en una reunión a puerta cerrada en tos de Napolitano, incluyendo la unánimes, pero Franken dijo que Washington el 20 de agosto. necesidad de mayores esfuerzos le sorprendió cuán a menudo las La reunión fue la primera en una para impulsar la reforma de in- personas estuvieron de acuerdo. Representantes de la USCCB y serie de conversaciones orientadas migración. Todos reconocieron la necesidad a obtener comentarios de parte de Franken dijo a CNS que la re- de la reforma, dijo, pero además del CELAM fi rman un acuerdo aquellos que tienen intereses en el unión demostró el compromiso del todo ellos apoyaron un amplio asunto, según Franken. presidente con el asunto, así como programa de legalización y leyes de publicación de Biblia Representantes de la Casa la necesidad de la administración de inmigración justas y apli- Blanca y del Departamento de de escuchar a los constituyentes y cables. general para Latinoamérica WASHINGTON (CNS) — La por medio de la colecta. Conferencia de obispos católicos de El padre Fones dijo que la nueva A la iglesia de México le faltan los Estados Unidos (USCCB por traducción servirá para la mayoría sus siglas en inglés) y el Consejo de los católicos hispanohablantes donaciones para hacerle frente a gastos episcopal latinoamericano (CELAM, que no pueden entender las actu- por sus siglas en español) han dado ales traducciones de la Biblia al médicos de sacerdotes enfermos otro paso para el desarrollo de una español, debido a que se funda- traducción de la Biblia en lengua mentan en la tradición lingüística general española, destinada para CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (CNS) de España. los católicos hispanohablantes de — Con la disminución de colectas “Muchas de las traducciones las Américas. de domingo, la arquidiócesis de han sido hechas en España, y por El padre Sidney Fones, sub- León, México, se ha quedado im- eso para la gente de acá es muy secretario general del consejo posibilitada de pagar cuentas de difícil entenderlas”, le dijo el padre del CELAM, y monseñor David gastos médicos de sus sacerdotes Fones al Catholic News Service. “El Malloy, secretario general de la enfermos, dijo el arzobispo José hecho de que sea una traducción USCCB, fi rmaron un acuerdo de Martín Rábago, e hizo un llamado latinoamericana es muy impor- publicación el 25 de agosto. para que se continúe el apoyo tante, y eso es signifi cativo para En el proyecto se utilizarán fi nanciero, a pesar de la crisis la gente de acá”. fondos de la colecta anual de económica. Algunas secciones de la nueva la USCCB para la Iglesia en El arzobispo Martín les dijo a traducción deberán estar termina- latinoamérica, y se ha hecho el los periodistas, el 23 de agosto, das para principios del próximo compromiso de contribuir con que la arquidiócesis sufrió un año, y la traducción completa se $1 millón distribuido durante 10 défi cit de $18,000, en la primera fi nalizará para el año 2015. años, dijo el padre oblato Andrew mitad de este año 2009. Y dijo Durante cuatro años, el CELAM Small, director de la Ofi cina para que los pronósticos fi nancieros y la USCCB han estado organi- latinoamérica. Y él mismo enfatizó indican que el défi cit aumentará zando un equipo de 30 expertos que el proyecto de traducción de hasta algo más de $85,000 para El padre José de Jesús Aguilar, director de radio y televisión de la arquidiócesis de latinoamericanos que traducirán la Biblia es “respaldado por las fi nales de año. la Ciudad de México, fotografi ado el 24 de agosto, dijo que las donaciones para la la Biblia. personas de los Estados Unidos” El arzobispo negó que la iglesia Iglesia Católica han disminuido un 50 por ciento este año. (Foto CNS/David Agren) esté rebosante de recursos fi nan- Mecanismos para reportar la [email protected] cieros, como algunos medios de conducta sexual inapropiada · llamar al número de emergencia para el abuso sexual: (817) 560-2452, difusión lo presentaron. como nóminas, mantenimiento de por ciento en este año 2009 y dijo Si usted o alguien que conozca Ext. 900 “No hay prosperidad, a pesar edifi cios, e incluso prestaciones que la baja se vio agravada por el es víctima de conducta sexual · o llamar al Centro Católico al de lo que se haya dicho”, afi rmó. para sacerdotes. inapropiada por parte de cualquier brote del virus llamado H1N1 en número: (817) 560-2452, ext. 102 y persona que trabaje para la iglesia, El arzobispo no está solo al Los ecónomos han comparado el pasado abril. preguntar por el canciller/moderador enfrentarse a asuntos difíciles la situación a algunas de las peores Entre tanto, el Banco de México sea voluntario, empleado, o miembro del clero, puede reportarlo de las de la curia, el padre James Hart de presupuesto causados por la crisis de décadas pasadas que de- informó que el valor de envíos de siguientes maneras: Mecanismo para reportar abuso caída en las donaciones. Colectas vastaron a familias de medianos y dinero enviados a México por los · llamar a Judy Locke, Coordinadora Llamar al Ministerio de familias menores los domingos y menos bajos ingresos. emigrantes que viven fuera del de asistencia para víctimas, al de Texas, Servicios de protección donaciones han dejado a la Iglesia El gobierno mexicano ha antici- país bajó cerca de un 18 por ciento número (817) 560-2452, Ext. 201, (Servicios de protección de niños) al en México sin poder pagar gastos pado que la economía bajará un 7 en los meses de mayo a agosto. o, mandarle correo electrónico a número:(800) 252-5400. North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Page 19 América En alerta sobre los medios de difusión: el Papa toma un acercamiento cauteloso ante la explosión de los medios de comunicación CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Hacia el fi nal de su encíclica “Solamente porque las llamada Caridad en la verdad, el Papa comunicaciones sociales Benedicto XVI incluyó un análisis, breve pero con palabras enérgicas, aumentan la posibilidad sobre “la presencia invasora con- de conexión recíproca y stante” de los medios modernos de diseminación de las ideas no comunicación y de su fuerza para servir intereses buenos o malos. signifi ca que promueven la Las dos páginas sobre comu- libertad o internacionalizan nicación apenas fueron notadas el desarrollo y la democracia en una encíclica que se enfocó sobre asuntos económicos, pero para todos.”. enfatizaron el acercamiento cau- —el Papa Benedicto XVI El Papa Benedicto XVI saluda a los pueblos, desde el balcón de su residencia de verano, durante su audiencia general teloso y crítico del Papa hacia semanal en Castel Gandolfo, Italia, el 19 de agosto. (Foto CNS/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO vía Reuters) la revolución de los medios de del desarrollo, dijo el Papa. difusión de hoy en día. — Los medios de difusión Sacerdotes bien preparados esenciales En particular, el Papa centró su tienen un efecto civilizador cu- atención en la conjetura popular ando “están dirigidos hacia una en el Occidente que la penetración visión de la persona y al bien para nueva evangelización, dice el Papa de los medios de difusión contem- común que refl eja valores ver- CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italia sea sólo un lema atractivo, sino que sacerdotes tenía un impacto en poráneos en los países del mundo daderamente universales”. Y eso (CNS) — Sin sacerdotes bien pre- se convierta en una realidad”. la crisis completa de la Reforma; que se encuentran en estado de signifi ca que deben enfocarse en parados “la nueva evangelización” El tiempo de un candidato al los sacerdotes no estaban cor- desarrollo llevará inevitablemente la promoción de la dignidad hu- de la sociedad será sólo un lema, sacerdocio en el seminario, dijo, rectamente preparados para el la ilustración y el progreso. mana, deben estar “inspirados por dijo el Papa Benedicto XVI. debe ser como el tiempo que los sacerdocio intelectual ni espiritu- “Solamente porque las comu- la caridad y puestos al servicio de “Hoy día vemos una necesidad discípulos pasaban a solas con almente”, dijo. nicaciones sociales aumentan la la verdad”, dijo. que cada sacerdote sea testigo de Jesús después de ser llamados a San Juan Eudes vio que la posibilidad de conexión recíproca ¿Inspirados por la caridad? la misericordia infi nita de Dios seguirlo y antes de ser enviados reforma no había sido instituida y diseminación de las ideas no sig- Eso habrá de sonar demasiado con una vida completamente a predicar el Evangelio. en Francia y notó “la seria nece- nifi ca que promueven la libertad o idealista para los que están fa- conquistada por Cristo. También El Papa dijo que, como hoy sidad de ayuda espiritual que las internacionalizan el desarrollo y la miliarizados con algunos de los deben aprender esto desde los día, el siglo 17 en Francia, donde personas estaban experimentando democracia para todos”, escribió programas más populares de radio primeros años de su preparación San Juan Eudes vivió y ministró, precisamente debido a las insufi - el Papa. o del Internet estos días. en el seminario”, dijo el Papa. era una época de gran agitación ciencias de una gran porción del En la crítica del Papa se pueden El arzobispo Claudio Celli, Durante su audiencia general social, política y religiosa. “Era la clero”, dijo el Papa. destacar los siguientes puntos: presidente del Consejo pontifi cio semanal del 19 de agosto, el Papa época de la Guerra de treinta años, la “La travesía de la santidad que — Los medios masivos de co- de comunicaciones sociales, dijo habló sobre San Juan Eudes, fun- cual devastó no sólo gran parte de siguió y propuso a sus seguidores municación no son moralmente recientemente que el Papa no es dador durante el siglo 17 de los Europa Central, sino que también tuvo su fundamento en poner “neutros”. Están con frecuencia ingenuo con respecto a lo que eudistas, congregación religiosa devastó muchas almas”, dijo. confi anza solamente en el amor subordinados a “un intento de in- se transmite por esos medios de dedicada a entrenar sacerdotes di- No obstante, aunque el “des- de Dios revelado a la humanidad tereses económicos de dominar el comunicación. ocesanos. El día de fi esta del santo precio por la fe cristiana se espar- en el corazón sacerdotal de Jesús y mercado” y a intentos de “imponer “El Papa sabe perfectamente francés es el 19 de agosto. cía”, dijo, el Espíritu Santo dio en el corazón maternal de María”, modelos culturales que están al lo que circula en la gran red de Un estimado de 3,000 personas lugar a una renovación espiritual dijo. servicio de agendas ideológicas y información. Por eso es que dice se reunió en el patio de la villa con hombres y mujeres santos, El Papa Benedicto pidió que el políticas”, dijo. que necesitamos refl exionar con papal en Castel Gandolfo para la incluyendo a San Juan Eudes. público orara por los sacerdotes y — Los medios de difusión tienen respecto a la distribución de pa- audiencia. El arzobispo Edwin En el siglo 16 el Concilio de los seminaristas, “para que ellos un enorme papel de modelar acti- labras e imágenes que degraden la F. O’Brien, de Baltimore, estaba Trento emitió normas para la erec- puedan entrar espiritualmente tudes, papel que se ha amplifi cado persona humana, y poner un alto a sentado en la fi la delantera. ción de seminarios diocesanos en el corazón de Jesús, convirtié- mediante la globalización. Eso cualquier cosa que aliente el odio y El Papa Benedicto dijo que el y para la formación sacerdotal ndose en hombres de verdadero requiere una refl exión cuidadosa la intolerancia, o a cualquier cosa entrenamiento de seminaristas y porque los miembros de concilio amor, humildad y paciencia, sobre su infl uencia, especialmente que hiera la belleza y la intimidad sacerdotes es crucial para asegurar “estaban bien conscientes que renovados en la santidad y en el cuando se trata de cuestiones éticas de la sexualidad humana”, dijo el que “la nueva evangelización no una preparación insufi ciente de celo pastoral”. y de la dimensión de “solidaridad” arzobispo. Vaticano, obispos piden respeto, ayuda para migrantes CIUDAD DEL VATICANO de la isla siciliana Lampedusa. entrevista con Radio Vaticana el Desde 1988, dijo, 14,660 mi- devolver hacia las costas libias los (CNS) — Impulsado por una Los sobrevivientes contaron que 23 de agosto que tales tragedias grantes han muerto intentando botes raquíticos, conocida como tragedia en el mar involucrando más de 70 otros habían muerto llaman a “una política fuerte y llegar a Europa. “la ley de no ver”. las aparentes muertes de doce- de hambre y de sed durante un a largo plazo de cooperación Un editorial en Avvenire, el “Ciertamente, la gente enton- nas de refugiados de Eritrea que viaje de tres semanas desde Libia, internacional”. periódico de la conferencia epis- ces no sabía; pero esos largos intentaban llegar a Italia en una y dijeron que ninguna nave, al Dijo que aunque los gobier- copal italiana, dice que la indife- trenes, las voces, los gritos en las balsa de caucho, el Vaticano y los pasarlos, se había detenido para nos tienen el derecho legítimo a rencia a la situación apremiante estaciones ferroviarias, ¿nadie vio obispos italianos pidieron a las dar auxilio, aunque algunos pes- regular la inmigración “está, no de los africanos que arriesgan u oyó? Entonces era el totalitari- autoridades garantizar el rescate, cadores les habían dado un poco obstante, el derecho humano a ser sus vidas huyendo de pobreza y anismo y el terror lo que cerraban la ayuda médica y el respeto para de alimento. rescatado y recibir ayuda de emer- guerra es comparable a la falta de los ojos de la gente. Hoy día, no. los migrantes en aprietos. El arzobispo Antonio María gencia”. Dijo que este derecho es oposición pública, según se desar- Hay una tranquila y renunciada El 20 de agosto la policía fron- Veglio, presidente del Pontifi- aun más necesario en situaciones rolló el Holocausto en la Alemania indiferencia, si no una aversión teriza marítima italiana rescató cio consejo para la pastoral de los extremas, “por ejemplo estar a la nazi. Éste critica la nueva fuerte irritada, que ha caído sobre el a cinco eritreos frente a la costa emigrantes e itinerantes, dijo en deriva en medio del mar”. legislación italiana que incluye Mediterráneo”, dice el editorial. Page 20 North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 América Una hermana de la Merced que ha Un capellán militar describe prestado servicios en la diócesis de cómo llevarles la fe a las Idaho es la ganadora del premio tropas que están en el frente Por Scott Alessi Catholic News Service Aunque eso no es Lumen Christi de este año, 2009 TRENTON, Nueva Jersey una vida fácil, el — La celebración de la Misa, la Por Mike Brown dente de la Sociedad de extensión dispensación de los sacramentos padre Paul Halladay, Catholic News Service La elección de la de la Iglesia católica, que tiene sus y dar guía espiritual son activi- TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Si uno ofi cinas centrales en Chicago, dades comunes para la mayoría capellán católico y hermana Boessen, le pregunta a la hermana de la dijo que estaba impresionado de sacerdotes católicos; pero para reclutador apostado Merced RoseMary Boessen cómo hizo notar el obispo por los hechos contados por el algunos selectos, ser sacerdote se las arregla, en su ministerio, obispo Driscoll en su carta de puede incluir pasar tiempo en la en Fort Meade, para dirigir un grupo de casas de Boise, Michael P. apoyo a la solicitud de la hermana línea de tiro de granaderos o par- Maryland, le llama para muchachas, trasladar una Driscoll, se debe a que Boessen. ticipar en los ejercicios de campo iglesia a Nevada y actualmente “La hermana verdaderamente con hombres y mujeres del ejército a eso una vocación dirigir una ofi cina de asistencia ella “ha dedicado su ha podido tener éxito en hacer de los Estados Unidos. llena de bendiciones legal para inmigrantes que espe- vida para la gente del que la gente trabaje junta en algo Aunque eso no es una vida ran convertirse en ciudadanos de que es especial para todos y cada fácil, el padre Paul Halladay, ca- sur de Idaho, en el y recompensas. los Estados Unidos, la respuesta uno”, dijo el padre Wall. pellán católico y reclutador apos- es casi la misma. desarrollo de programas “A través de los Estados Uni- tado en Fort Meade, Maryland, le Como resultado de las estre- “Dios sabe encontrar respues- dos, a donde quiera que uno vaya, llama a eso una vocación llena de chas relaciones de trabajo entre de educación religiosa, tas mediante mi medio”, le dijo al en las comunidades más pobres, bendiciones y recompensas. soldado y capellán, un sacerdote Idaho Catholic Register, periódico en el establecimiento de uno encuentra la presencia de la Como capellán militar, un sacer- que está en el ejército puede servir de la diócesis de Boise. Iglesia Católica”, dijo, refi rién- dote debe enfrentarse a numerosos como guía espiritual personal a hogares substitutos para La hermana Boessen es la dose a la hermana Boessen y a obstáculos que un sacerdote de los que constituyen su rebaño, ganadora del premio Lumen jóvenes adolescentes, otras muchas personas como “los parroquia no encuentra con fre- ayudándoles a que continúen a Christi ( Luz de Cristo) de este año héroes y heroínas escondidos”. cuencia, como trabajar en cualquier pesar de los obstáculos y tensio- en el ministerio de 2009, otorgado por la Sociedad de El premio Lumen Christi, que condición posible de tiempo mete- nes de la vida militar. extensión de la Iglesia católica, en prisioneros, y en el trae consigo $25,000 para la her- reológico y hacerlo en largas y “Uno termina pasando gran reconocimiento de sus esfuerzos mana Boessen y otra suma igual agotadoras horas de servicio. parte del tiempo como consejero apoyo y la dirección de por vida en la misión de la para la diócesis, será entregado Pero el padre Halladay, sac- matrimonial y mucho tiempo diócesis. El honor, anunciado el 13 para que ganen fuerza durante una Misa y cena en honor erdote de la arquidiócesis de dando consejo a los soldados para de agosto, trae consigo la cantidad de la hermana, el 7 de octubre, en Mobile, Alabama, dijo que tales que superen sus difi cultades per- las personas que forman de $50,000 que será dividida entre Twin Falls. condiciones llevan también a un sonales”, le dijo el sacerdote a The la ganadora y la diócesis. la creciente población La hermana Boessen dijo que vínculo más profundo entre el Monitor, periódico de la diócesis Esta es la segunda ocasión en 32 espera usar ese dinero de varias sacerdote y las personas a quienes de Trenton, en una entrevista de hispana de la región”. años de la historia que el premio se formas en La posada, que es en sirve. teléfono. le otorga a alguien que pertenece a donde se centra su ministerio “Con frecuencia se ve uno en el Y él mismo explicó que la may- la diócesis de Idaho. En 2002, An- de extensión para los hablantes campo, junto a jóvenes que están oría de los capellanes tienen dos thony y Evelyn Messuri, padres educación religiosa, en el estable- hispanos. Parte de la suma de en su entrenamiento militar”, dijo trabajos distintos. Se les asigna substitutos de Caldwell, fueron cimiento de hogares substitutos dinero iría al establecimiento de el sacerdote. “No es una relación para que dirijan los programas los ganadores. para jóvenes adolescentes, en el una fundación para asegurar su en la cual solamente vienen a Misa religiosos de un batallón, que La elección de la hermana ministerio de prisioneros, y en viabilidad de largo tiempo. Por los domingos o tienen a sus hijos puede estar formado de 300 a 900 Boessen, hizo notar el obispo de el apoyo y la dirección para que de pronto, parte del dinero per- en la escuela y uno los encuentra soldados de varias denominacio- Boise, Michael P. Driscoll, se debe ganen fuerza las personas que mitirá que la Despensa de la merced en el estacionamiento del plantel. nes religiosas. Muchos también a que ella “ha dedicado su vida forman la creciente población en el establecimiento La posada Al contrario, el capellán ve a los prestan sus servicios como ca- para la gente del sur de Idaho, hispana de la región”. permanezca con subsistencias que sirve que están hombro con pellanes católicos en una insta- en el desarrollo de programas de El padre John J. Wall, presi- necesarias. hombro cada día con él”. lación militar. Campaña de oración y ayuno, en preparación para la próxima reunión del Grupo de los 20 en la cumbre

PITTSBURGH — El obispo tiempo que dure la reunión. unifi quen en oración para pedir entre representantes de países Pablo en Pittsburgh. El obispo de Pittsburg, David A. Zubik, Los dirigentes de las dos orga- por las personas responsables industriales, y otros de mercado Zubik empezará la adoración con ha exhortado a los católicos de la nizaciones les pedían a los católi- de tomar decisiones sobre la emergente, sobre asuntos clave una Misa matinal el 24 de sep- localidad a que den la bienvenida cos de todo el mundo su apoyo economía mundial. relacionados con la estabilidad tiembre. La adoración eucarística y ofrezcan hospitalidad y oracio- y/o participación en la campaña, “Podemos lograr cambios de la economía mundial. En el se cerrará con la bendición del nes, cuando en la ciudad se lleve cuyos detalles se pueden encon- por medio de la oración y del grupo se incluyen representantes Santísimo Sacramento la noche a cabo la reunión en la cumbre trar en el sitio de la red electrónica sacrifi cio”, le dijo al Pittsburgh de 19 países y de la Unión Euro- del 25 de septiembre. del Grupo de los 20 países, que se de la hermandad www.cmfpitt. Catholic, periódico de la diócesis. pea; además de representantes Los organizadores de la cam- realizará el 24 y el 25 de septiem- org. El ayuno de 40 días empezó “Pittsburg está bien enraizado que son miembros “ex-ofi cio” paña de oración y ayuno dijeron bre, y cuyo tema de estudio será el 15 de agosto para durar hasta en valores cristianos. Tenemos (por sus funciones en todo el que las personas que no puedan la recesión económica. el 23 de septiembre. una buena oportunidad como mundo) del World bank (Banco asistir al seminario durante los Dos hermandades, una the Patrick Molyneaux, codirec- cualquier otra ciudad de servir Mundial) y del International dos días de adoración eucarística Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Pitts- tor de la Hermandad de hombres de conducto de la gracia de Dios Monetary Fund (Fondo monetario podrían participar en una hora burgh (la Hermandad de hombres católicos, señaló que los países para los dirigentes mundiales, el internacional). santa, en la iglesia más cercana a católicos de Pittsburg) y la otra, the del mundo desarrollado se ale- 24 y el 25 de septiembre”. Se celebrarán cuatro actos de ellas. Los organizadores esperan National Fellowship of Catholic Men jan rápidamente de los valores El grupo de los 20 países, devoción durante el tiempo de que se lleve a cabo la adoración (la Hermandad nacional de hombres judeocristianos, en nombre de “la que se conoce brevemente en la reunión del G-20. eucarística en, por lo menos, los católicos) se preparan para tomar economía”; y (por eso) la gente inglés como G-20, es un foro El 24 y el 25 de septiembre, se países que tienen representantes parte en una campaña internacio- debe dejar que el Espíritu Santo que no es convencional, y en el tendrán 40 horas de adoración en la reunión del Grupo de los 20, nal de oración y ayuno durante el inspire a los cristianos a que se que se promueve la discusión eucarística en el seminario de San ó G-20. North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Page 21 The Vatican Media watchdog: Pope takes wary approach to communications explosion By John Thavis eral important points: president of the Pontifi cal Council reality of our places of work, modern society. Catholic News Service — The mass media are not for Social Communications, said education, and recreation,” the Even the pope’s long-awaited VATICAN CITY — Toward the morally “neutral.” They are of- recently that the pope is not naive pope wrote in his annual mes- encyclical on economic justice, end of his encyclical Charity in ten subordinated to “economic about what’s out there. sage to communicators earlier timed for release as the world’s Truth, Pope Benedict XVI includ- interests intent on dominating “He knows perfectly well this year. leaders were meeting to tackle ed a brief but strongly worded the market” and to attempts to what’s circulating on the great Pope Benedict faces a chal- the global fi nancial crisis, was analysis about the “increasingly “impose cultural models that networks of information. That’s lenging task when it comes to bumped off network newscasts pervasive presence” of modern serve ideological and political why he says we need to refl ect communications. The 82-year-old and relegated to the inside pages media and their power to serve agendas,” he said. on the distribution of words and pontiff is defi nitely old school, of newspapers by an event “too good or immoral interests. —The media have a huge role images that are degrading to the preferring books to videos and big to ignore”: the massive me- The two pages on commu- in shaping attitudes, a role that human person, and put a halt to expressing his most important morial service the same day for nications were barely noticed has been amplifi ed by globaliza- whatever fuels hatred and intol- ideas in documents that he writes Michael Jackson. in an encyclical that focused on tion. That requires careful refl ec- erance, or whatever wounds the out longhand. It’s doubtful any of this sur- economic issues, but they under- tion on their infl uence, especially beauty and intimacy of human At the same time, his aides have prises Pope Benedict. Several scored the pope’s cautionary and when it comes to questions of eth- sexuality,” the archbishop said. gone to great lengths to portray years ago, he commented on the critical approach to today’s media ics and the “solidarity” dimension Archbishop Celli, who has the pope as a friend of new media, Church’s relationship with the me- revolution. of development, he said. pioneered some of the Vatican’s featuring him in text messages, dia in his book Salt of the Earth. In particular, the pope zeroed — Media have a civilizing ef- new media initiatives, said that YouTube videos, and podcasts. “The convictions and modes in on the popular assumption in fect when they are “geared toward while the pope wants to affi rm Yet Pope Benedict’s teaching style of behavior that hold the Church the West that the penetration of a vision of the person and the the opportunities of the media is not easily reduced to sound together are located at a deeper contemporary media in the devel- common good that refl ects truly explosion he will voice concern bites or video clips. Even his off- level than the forms of expression oping world will inevitably bring universal values.” That means when needed. One example is the the-cuff remarks come across as and behavioral patterns that are enlightenment and progress. they need to focus on promoting concept of friendship: The pope carefully reasoned. imposed on us by the mass me- “Just because social communi- human dignity, be “inspired by believes it’s an important element Moreover, the pope has found dia,” he said. cations increase the possibilities charity, and placed at the service of the digital age, but risks being that his core message — the im- That’s no sound bite, either, of interconnection and the dis- of truth,” he said. trivialized. portance of faith in God and the but it refl ects the pope’s caution semination of ideas, it does not Inspired by charity? That may “It would be sad if our desire power of the Gospel to change against presuming that today’s follow that they promote freedom sound overly idealistic to those to sustain and develop online lives — often fails to make the media culture is on the church’s or internationalize development familiar with some of the more friendships were to be at the news ticker. Media interest perks wavelength. It also implies that and democracy for all,” the pope popular talk-radio shows or blogs cost of our availability to engage up when there’s a Vatican con- the media themselves should be wrote. these days. with our families, our neighbors, troversy, but not when the pope a major target of modern evan- The pope’s critique made sev- Archbishop Claudio Celli, and those we meet in the daily talks about the need for saints in gelization. War and remembrance: Vatican highlights Pope Pius XII’s peace efforts By John Thavis Pope Pius and done what was in our power Catholic News Service XII gives a to stave off the danger of war,” a VATICAN CITY — Like much blessing at war that he predicted would be of Europe and the world, the unprecedented in its “physical Vatican was marking the 70th an- the end of a and spiritual destruction.” niversary of the start of World War radio message In a front-page article Aug. 24, II with an act of remembrance. Sept. 1, 1943. the Vatican newspaper recalled In the Vatican’s case, though, The pontiff all this and argued that Pope the remembering has focused made several Pius and his aides never stopped largely on the dramatic and un- calls for peace working for peace throughout heeded warnings issued by Pope the confl ict. The article, signed by Pius XII to world leaders in the over the radio the newspaper’s editor, Giovanni weeks and days leading up to the during World Maria Vian, said Pope Pius war’s outbreak. War II. (CNS “helped the persecuted, without The late pope’s sense of fi le photo) distinction,” in Rome and inside alarm came through loud and the Vatican, throughout Italy and clear in the radio message he in other European countries. delivered Aug. 24, 1939, as Ger- Vian said the Church had sym- man troops were massing on bolically closed a chapter of rec- the Polish border. His voice full peace on the part of their lead- people — most of them civilians, More recently, the Vatican has onciliation over the war with the of urgency, the pontiff told the ers,” he said. including more than 5 million Eu- spotlighted Pope Pius’ public and elections of the Polish Pope John world’s powerful that “empires The pope added, “Along with ropean Jews — were dead, cities private moves to dissuade key Paul II in 1978 and the German not founded on justice are not us, the whole of humanity hopes lay in ruins, and millions were countries from crossing the line Pope Benedict XVI in 2005 — two blessed by God.” for justice, bread, and freedom, homeless or displaced. into war. An able diplomat, he fi gures who suffered the war’s ef- “Today, when the tension of not the iron that kills and de- The role of Pope Pius during followed the international turn of fects personally, “sons of nations spirits has reached a level that stroys.” the war has been much debated in events carefully, and in May 1939 which were then opposed,” and makes the unleashing of the Parts of the audio recording recent years. Against the accusa- made a quiet push for negotia- who have both strongly praised tremendous whirlwind of war were replayed in late August tions of indifference to the plight tions through apostolic nuncios Pope Pius. appear imminent, in a spirit of on Vatican Radio, which called of Jews and inaction on other in Germany, Italy, France, Britain, What was interesting about the paternity we make a new and the message “a milestone in fronts, the Vatican has stepped and Poland. Vatican’s latest, forceful defense heartfelt appeal to governments the Church’s service to peace.” up its defense of the wartime Speaking to the world’s cardi- of Pope Pius’ record was that and peoples,” the pope said. Likewise, the Vatican newspaper, pontiff. nals in June of that year, the pope there was no mention whatso- “To governments so that, lay- L’Osservatore Romano, printed the In early August, the Vatican briefed them on his diplomatic ever about his pending sainthood ing aside accusations, threats, text of this and other papal warn- newspaper published a sharply offensive and even expressed cause. Faced with a unanimous and the reasons for reciprocal ings against war, depicting Pope worded critique of Allied govern- some optimism at the response it recommendation in favor of Pope mistrust, they try to resolve pres- Pius as a prophetic fi gure who was ments for failing to help European had generated among the govern- Pius’ beatifi cation last year, Pope ent differences through the only ignored by those in power. Jews despite having detailed ments involved. Benedict put the cause on hold suitable means, that is, sincere A week after the pope issued information about the Holocaust. In the subsequent weeks, how- and put out the word that both joint agreements; and to peoples his appeal, German troops invad- It said U.S. and British inaction ever, those hopes slowly vanished critics and supporters should stop so that in calm and serenity, and ed Poland, setting off six years of contrasted with the quiet efforts and the pope’s disappointment pressing the issue — something without unbecoming agitation, unprecedented warfare. When it undertaken by Pope Pius to save was palpable. As he said in a talk Vatican offi cials seem to be taking they will encourage efforts for was over, an estimated 60 million as many Jews as possible. two months later, “we have tried seriously. Page 22 North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Diocesan / International First Hispanic U.S. Ambassador to Vatican arrives in Rome, hopes to deepen ‘special relationship’ between two states

By John Thavis Fiumicino airport Aug. 27, six it will be a unique honor to meet The embassy said it would Catholic News Service days after he was sworn in as his holiness, Pope Benedict XVI,” work with the Vatican to establish ROME (CNS) — The new ambassador in Washington. He Díaz said in a statement released a date as soon as possible for Díaz U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, was expected to present his cre- by the U.S. Embassy to the Holy to present his credentials letter to Miguel Díaz, arrived in Rome dentials to Pope Benedict XVI at a See. the pope. The pope was residing and said he was eager to help ceremony later this summer. “I welcome the opportunity to at his summer villa outside Rome expand the “special relationship” “I look forward to the coming deepen and expand upon the spe- until the end of September, and between the United States and weeks as my family and I put cial relationship that has evolved maintaining a reduced schedule the Holy See. down new roots in Rome. I will between the United States and of offi cial meetings. Díaz, a 45-year-old Catholic be honored to serve President the Vatican over the past 25 The formal presentation of cre- theologian, arrived with his (Barack) Obama and the Ameri- years of formal diplomatic ties,” dentials offers the pope and the wife and four children at Rome’s can people in my new role, and he said. new ambassador a chance to give speeches that touch on relations between the two states. lives and quickly go. Some stay Fr. Carl’s sister, brother-in- Díaz, a professor at St. John’s Ambassador Miguel Díaz Hamer… for awhile and leave footprints law, and nephews, his Francis- University and the College of St. on our hearts, and we are for- can brothers and the thousands Benedict in Minnesota, is the fi rst family to attend college. He is a FROM PAGE 11 ever changed.” (Anonymous.) of people he touched through Hispanic and the fi rst theologian former president of the Academy He was intelligent, with Three weeks ago two deaths ministry, would recognize, as to represent the United States at of Catholic Hispanic Theologians character, sense of humor, and rocked our parish. Father Carl his friend Charmaine said, that the Vatican. and a board member of the a happy smile. He became one Szura, associate pastor, main- he had left “not just a hole, but A native of Cuba who came to Catholic Theological Society of of my favorite TCU students, tained a vibrant presence so a crater.” the United States as a child with America. He is fl uent in Italian, one of my children’s favor- constant that both the sacristy On the evening of Fr. Carl’s his parents, he was the fi rst of his Spanish, and French. ite friends, so, predictably, and parish hall were needed vigil service, I was asked to Awesome’s name appears on for all who came to his funeral tape his funeral Mass the next our Thanksgiving tablecloth Mass. At his services, people morning. Sitting in the church multiple times. spoke of his humor, compas- that night, I contemplated the Last summer I travelled to sion, and devotion to ministry. video project ahead, wonder- San José to watch Julie coach Another man, Jim Clark, ing how I could connect to the her fi gure skating team in a died the same day as Fr. Carl, church’s audio system to get a world competition. We stayed and people lauded the same clearer sound track. at a Marriott, where our car characteristics in him. He was Then I realized there was was valet-parked, and daily always present to help in fu- one person who could help me loaded and unloaded with neral ministry. He worked with with the sound at Fr. Carl’s fu- whatever Julie needed for her the sacristan. He sang in the neral. It was Jim Clark, whose skating students. choir for decades. He managed funeral would be two days The valets were kind and the microphones and sound later. funny, but not usually famil- system. People drop in and out of iar and affectionate, until late My tiny part of Jim’s life our lives. Their presence is one night when we returned was the detail of a music-stand never coincidental. Our inter- from the rink. The car door light, which he brought to action with them is as critical Catholic theologian Miguel Díaz is sworn in as ambassador to the opened, someone said the church whenever our bell choir as the grip of a tiny gecko on a Vatican in the Benjamin Franklin room at the State Department name “Kathy,” and when I played, because he knew I moving car. in Washington Aug. 21. Assistant Secretary of State Phil Gordon looked up it was Awesome. I couldn’t see my music without We should hang onto them administered the standard governmental oath of offi ce. (CNS photo/ was shocked. it. He was a tenderhearted man as long as we can. Appreciate courtesy of the State Department) As though it were a surprise with what his eight children them. And love them while birthday party, I found myself kiddingly described as a they are here. looking around, wondering grouchy exterior. who planned this trick, and As I thought about these Kathy Cribari Hamer, a By Jean Denton where had Awesome borrowed two deaths, realizing how member of St. Andrew Copyright © 2009, Jean Denton the uniform and nametag. I much they affected me, I was Parish, has fi ve children, didn’t know he lived in San struck by the fact that their Meredith, John, Julie, José, didn’t know he was connection with me was Andrew, and Abby. In moonlighting as a valet, and miniscule compared to their May, her column received the second certainly not in the hotel we connection with a vast number place award for best family life col- had chosen. of others. Jim’s wife, children, umn by the Catholic Press Associa- Like my gecko — but much and grandchildren would live tion for the second time in two years more likely to be hugged out their lives with the empti- at the Catholic Media Convention in — Awesome had dropped into ness of his loss, only partly Anaheim. In 2005, Kathy’s column my life. Again. assuaged by the blessing of was recognized with the fi rst place “Some people come into our having once had him. award in the same category. North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Page 23 Calendar CATHOLIC SCRIPTURE STUDY ‘JP II AND PIZZA TOO’ MOTHER - DAUGHTER TEA EMPTY BOWLS Catholic Scripture Study International will To Report Misconduct The Catechetical School of the Pope John Paul The Mother-Daughter Tea will be held Sunday The Knights of Columbus #14549 will host be offered at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, II Institute of the Diocese of Fort Worth will afternoon, Oct. 25, from noon to 4 p.m. at an “Empty Bowls Soup Supper and Auction” If you or someone you know is a victim 5819 W. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Arlington, offer a new series of monthly presentations St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 5819 W. Pleasant Friday, Sept. 11, at St. Maria Goretti Parish, of sexual misconduct by anyone who Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to beginning Sept. 29. “JP II and Pizza Too” will Ridge Rd., Arlington. All young ladies, ages 1200 S. Davis Dr., Arlington. Doors will open serves the church, you may 11 a.m. beginning Sept. 9 and Thursday be presented by Professor Douglas Bushman 10-13, their mothers, grandmothers, or any at 6:45 p.m. and participants will choose an • Call Judy Locke, victim evenings from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2016 Wil- other special woman in their lives are invited empty bowl to keep. At 7 p.m. the meal will assistance coordinator, Sept. 10. For more information, call Rhea at lis Lane, Keller. The evening will begin with to enjoy and celebrate the gifts of being begin with the unlimited serving of soup. (817) 560-2452 ext. 201 (817) 466-2340. Most Blessed Sacrament pizza at 6 p.m. followed by the presentation female. The ticket cost is $12.50 per person. The meal will also include breads, crackers, or e-mail her at [email protected] Parish, 2100 N. Davis Dr., Arlington, will at 6:30 p.m. and then a Q & A period. There Reservations can be made by calling Kathy and drinks. Desserts will be available for • Or call the Sexual Abuse Hotline offer classes Thursday mornings from 9:45 is a $4 per person charge for adults who wish Stojak at (817) 773-8096. Due to a limited purchase. The live auction will begin at 8:15 (817) 560-2452 ext. 900 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. beginning Sept. 10 and to participate in the pizza dinner. Reservations amount of space available, reservations are p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the • Or call The Catholic Center at Monday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. are requested by contacting Lucas Pollice at being accepted on a first call basis. St. Anthony Food Pantry and the Knights of (817) 560-2452 ext. 102 and ask beginning Sept. 14. For more information, (817) 560-3300, ext. 260 or lpollice@fwdioc. Columbus #14549 at St. Maria Goretti. Tickets for the chancellor/moderator of the contact Eileen at (817) 265-4484. To learn org. See page 1 for a more extensive review are $15 per person in advance and $20 at the curia, Father James Hart more about the CSSI program visit the Web of the program. FRIENDS OF THE POOR®WALK door. For more information, contact Stephen site www.cssprogram.net. To Report Abuse The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Fort and Sheryl Fischbach at (817) 247-0315 or CSS AT ST. MARK, DENTON Worth will hold its annual nationwide Friends [email protected]. Call the Texas Department of Family of the Poor® Walk Saturday, Oct. 3. The event Catholic Scripture Study (CSS), a doctrinally DEAF MINISTRY Protective Services (Child Protective is being held to celebrate service to the poor, The Deaf Ministry Program is offering a based Catholic Scripture study program, Services) at (800) 252-5400 and to encourage kindhearted Americans all ST. ANDREW’S FUN RUN Beginning Sign Language class at St. John will be offered at St. Mark Church, 2800 across the country to become Friends of the St. Andrew School invites all to participate in the Apostle Church Tuesday nights Sept. 15 Pennsylvania Drive in Denton, beginning Poor® as well. Pledges made on behalf of the Wildcat Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run event through Oct. 27. The class will meet from Sept. 14. CSS sessions will be held weekly SVDP MISSION registered walkers in a given community Saturday, Sept. 19, beginning at 7 a.m. The 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in room “B” of the Forma- and will include class discussion; program St. Vincent de Paul Parish, located at 5819 will benefit those most in need in that same annual race is a continuation of the legacy tion Center, 4101 Frawley Rd., North Richland materials provide for daily reflection and W. Pleasant Ridge Rd. in Arlington, will host community. For more information, call (817) of the Judi K. Skinner run. Fees for the race Hills. Classes are for adults and children 12 questions. Weekly Monday sessions will a parish mission Sept. 13-18. “Unlocking the 451-0551. More information on the Friends are $30 per person or $75 per family Sept. years of age or older. The instructor, Kathy begin Sept. 14 and will be held from 9 a.m. Mysteries” will be offered on five consecutive of the Poor® Walk may be found on the Web 5 through race day. All fees include a com- Murphy, a leader in the Deaf Ministry Pro- to 11 a.m. Wednesday evening groups will evenings in the church’s main sanctuary from site www.svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.org. memorative T-shirt and a pancake breakfast gram, will engage students in small group 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Redemptorist priests Fa- begin Sept. 16 and will be held from 7 p.m. prepared by the Knights of Columbus. Awards activities, games, and hands-on activities. ther John Kuehner and Father Gan Nguyen will to 9 p.m. For more information about CSS for race participants will be distributed at Participants will learn basic vocabulary, serve as presenters. Childcare will be avail- at St. Mark Church, call Jim Hawk at (214) YOUTH RALLY the breakfast. For more information, call “Courage Under Fire, Power of Purity” will be rules of grammar, and cultural aspects of able at no charge for children eight and under. 552-8935. The CSS Web site may be found the school office at (817) 924-8917. St. held Saturday, Sept. 19, at St. Francis Church, the deaf community. The cost of the class A social with refreshments will follow each at www.catholicscripturestudyinc.org. Andrew School is located at 3304 Dryden 861 Wildwood Lane, Grapevine, from 11:30 will be $55 (including registration and sign evening’s presentation. For more information Rd., Fort Worth. a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration will be from book) and will be collected the first night of or to reserve childcare, call (817) 478-8206. class. Registration will be held at the begin- NTC SUBMISSION 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will include ‘LATE NITE CATECHISM 2’ ning of class on the first evening. For more RED MASS lunch. The rally, sponsored by the Northeast Good Shepherd Catholic Community in Col- information, contact Mary Cinatl, director of DEADLINE Deanery Youth Ministries and Youth For Life of The 2009 Red Mass for judges, public officials, leyville will host a showing of the Off-Broad- Deaf Ministry at (817) 284-3019. The North Texas Catholic is pub- Fort Worth, is open to high school and junior attorneys and their spouses, as well as their way comedy “Late Nite Catechism 2 – Sister lished twice monthly, except during high school teens. All youth are welcome, staffs, will be celebrated by Bishop Kevin Vann Strikes Again” at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in the the months of June, July, and Au- but must have diocesan form A and form B at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, at St. Patrick parish hall. Tickets are $45 each and must DIVORCE RECOVERY PROGRAM gust when it is published monthly. to attend. The program will feature nationally St. Paul Parish, 5508 Black Oak Lane, Fort Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton St. in down- be purchased in advance at Good Shepherd The deadline to submit information known speaker Stephanie Wood, Sunday Night Worth, will offer a new Divorce Care series town Fort Worth. A reception will be held at the or online at the parish Web site, www.gscc. is noon on the Wednesday of the Live Band from St. Maria Goretti Church, and with a companion series, Divorce Care for Fort Worth Convention Center immediately net. “Late Nite Catechism 2 – Sister Strikes week before the paper is published. Father Kyle Walterschied, director of Voca- Kids(DC4K). The program, distributed by following the Mass. For more information, Again” is a witty performance about the myths Items for the Sept. 18 issue must tions for the Diocese of Fort Worth. There and realities of Catholicism. All proceeds Church Initiative, will begin Sept. 17, and call Robert J. Gieb at (817) 336-5681. is no charge to attend this event. For more will be held every Thursday evening from be received by noon on Sept. 9. will benefit the Good Shepherd/Holy Trinity Items for the Oct. 2 issue must be information, call (817) 481-2147. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. through Dec.17 with CATHOLIC RENEWAL CENTER Catholic School Tuition Assistance Fund. the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. received by noon on Sept. 23. For more information, contact Ann LaBarge The Catholic Renewal Center will host a retreat DISCERNMENT NIGHT at (817) 251-2451 or jalabarge@verizon. Each of the sessions is appropriate content featuring Brother Joseph Schmidt. “Praying oriented for the age group. DC4K is designed The Diocese of Fort Worth Vocations Office net. Good Shepherd Catholic Community is Our Feelings with St. Therese of Lisieux” will sponsor a Women’s Monthly Discernment located at 1000 Tinker Rd., Colleyville. for children ages 5-12, and the adult series will be held Friday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. CURSILLO for age 13 and older. There is no cost for Night designed specifically for single women and Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. A Cursillo is a short course in Christianity, ages 16-50 beginning Monday, Sept. 21, at this program, which addresses the recovery Overnight accommodations are optional and consisting of a series of talks and medita- CZECH HERITAGE DAY process. Pre-registration is preferred. For St. Patrick Cathedral, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Czech Heritage Day, celebrating the 99th meals will be provided. The cost for the retreat tions examining one’s life in relation to Jesus The evening will offer women the opportunity more information and to register, call the is $100. This retreat is designed to explore Christ. Separate Cursillo weekends for men anniversary of the SPJST Lodge #92, will parish office at (817) 738-9925. to pray together, share their vocational call, be held Saturday, Sept. 19, at 4 p.m. at the St. Therese’s “Way” that will help bring some and women will be held this October. The listen to God, break open the Word, and to degree of peace. Br. Joseph will be leaving men’s Cursillo will be held Oct. 8-11 and the National Hall, 3316 Roberts Cut-off Road share a meal together. For more information, in Fort Worth. The cost of admission is $8; MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER in October for Nairobi, Kenya, to conduct women’s Cursillo will be held Oct. 22-25. Both contact the Vocations Office at (817) 560- A Marriage Encounter weekend will be held children, ages 12 and under, are admitted retreats and serve as a spiritual director weekends will be presented in English at the 3300 ext. 105. St. Patrick Cathedral is located Oct. 9-11 at the Catholic Renewal Center, free with a paid adult. A Riscky’s Barbecue for young men in the Brothers’ scholastic Fort Worth Cursillo Center, 2221 N.W. 26th at 1206 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth. 4503 Bridge St. in East Fort Worth. Marriage house. Organizers encourage all to take Street in Fort Worth. Following a Cursillo dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Encounter, a marriage enrichment program, this final opportunity to experience a retreat experience, participants are encouraged to The cost of the dinner is $8 for adults, and is centered on three principles: building with Br. Joseph. For more information and gather in groups on a regular basis to share SHSP ‘COME AND SEE’ $4 for children ages 12 and under. For more The Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Im- communication between husband and wife, reservations, contact the Catholic Renewal with others, to pray and to offer one another information, call (817) 624-1361. maculate will host a “Come and See” weekend nurturing the commitment of marriage vows, Center at (817) 429-2920. The reservation encouragement. For more information, con- Oct. 9-11 at their Motherhouse, 300 Yucca and strengthening the couple’s faith. Reser- deadline is Sept. 8. tact Florence Marcucci at (972) 291-6817 or SAN MATEO JAMAICA vations are required. To make a reservation, St., San Antonio. Women, ages 18-45 will [email protected]. San Mateo, 3316 Lovell Ave., Fort Worth, e-mail [email protected]. More SCOUT RETREAT have the opportunity to experience life in a convent setting. During the weekend guests will host a Jamaica celebration Sept. 12 from information is also available online at www. The 2009 Catholic Boy Scout Retreat will MAGNIFICAT will participate in community prayer, small 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. All are invited to enjoy an ntexasme.org. be held at Worth Ranch near Palo Pinto Stephanie Wood Weinert, talk-show host for group sharing, discernment themes, personal evening of food, music, and games. Friday, Oct. 9, through Sunday, Oct. 11. The EWTN’s Global Catholic Radio Network and reflection, Emmaus Walk, recreation, and EVANGELIUM VITAE retreat theme for this year is, “God’s Great vice president of operations for Family Life other activities with the sisters. Registration The Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Fort Commandments.” Scouts are invited to Center International, will be the guest speaker for the “Come and See” weekend is available Worth will host a four-part study series on gather together and discover the Ten Com- during Magnificat’s fall prayer breakfast at online at www.shsp.org, under “What’s New?” Evangelium Vitae, The Gospel of Life, by John mandments of the Old Testament, and the two the Hilton Garden Inn, 785 State Highway or by contacting Sister Gabriel Hession, Classifi ed Paul II beginning Oct. 7. The study sessions greatest Commandments of the New Testa- 121, Lewisville, on Saturday, Sept. 19, from SHSp at (210) 533-5149 or sghession@ will take place each Wednesday night from ment. Check-in will be Friday evening after 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets for the Magnificat hotmail.com. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. John the Apostle 6 p.m. Reconciliation and Mass will be held breakfast are $18, and can be purchased Section Parish located at 7341 Glenview, North Saturday afternoon. The registration fee for through Sept. 15 at the following Catholic Richland Hills. Each participant will receive a the retreat is $20 per Scout or adult Scouter. bookstores: Keepsakes Catholic Books and IWBS ‘COME AND SEE’ copy of Evangelium Vitae as well as the study Class “A” uniform is required. BSA health Gifts, Lakewood Center, Arlington; Little The Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament SCHOOL NURSE guide. The cost of the series is $5 per person. forms and a copy of health insurance cards Angels Catholic Store, 600 E. Sandy Lake Rd., Sisters will host a “Come and See” visit for Our Lady of Victory School, located at For more information or to register, contact are required with the unit or individuals. For Coppell; Catholic Art and Gifts, 2761 Valwood single Catholic women, high school gradu- 3320 Hemphill Street in Fort Worth, Chanacee Ruth-Killgore, director of Respect more information, call Daniel Scott at (817) Pkwy., Farmers Branch; and St. Anthony’s ates through 50 years of age, Sept. 19-20 is accepting applications for a part- Life, at (817) 560-3300 ext. 257 or cruth- 293-4144 after 6 p.m. or e-mail daniel.scott@ Bookstore, 3121 McCart Ave., Fort Worth. at Incarnate Word Convent in Victoria. For time LVN or RN position. The hours [email protected]. Advanced registration alconlabs.com. For more information on Magnificat, contact more information, visit the Web site at www. are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each school is recommended, but not required. Anita Delagarza at (682) 429-2456. iwbsvictoria.org, or call (361) 575-7111, or day. Prior school nursing experi- ST. AUGUSTINE GROUP e-mail [email protected]. ence would be helpful, however, is CALIX SUPPORT GROUP The St. Augustine Men’s Purity Group, a HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE not required. Interested applicants Calix, a monthly support meeting for Catho- support group for men who struggle with Join other North Texas Catholics in a ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL PICNIC should contact Nancy Edwards or lics who are alcoholic and others who are sources of sexual impurity such as those pilgrimage to the Holy Land, led by Father Anh The St. Joseph Hospital ex-employees, Trudy Miller at the school office at struggling with addiction and seeking recov- found on the Internet, meets regularly Tran, June 3-13, 2010. Walk in the footprints physician staff, nursing and allied health (817) 924-5123. ery, is offered the first Saturday of each month in Room 213 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton of Jesus guided by Steve Ray and Catholic students, volunteers, and friends will hold at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Holy Family Church, School, located at 2016 Willis Lane, Keller; radio host Teresa Tomeo. Daily Mass will be their annual picnic Saturday, Sept. 19, from SERVICES AVAILABLE 6150 Pershing Ave. in West Fort Worth. Calix at 1301 Paxton Ave. (Padre Pio House) in celebrated at holy sites and the rosary will noon to 4 p.m. at the Arts Pavilion in Trinity Topsoil, sand, gravel, washed ma- meetings focus on enhancing spiritual growth Arlington; and at Immaculate Conception be recited at the location of each Mystery. Park. Attendees are responsible for their own terials, driveways, concrete, back- through sharing Eucharist, discussion, Parish in Denton at 2255 Bonnie Brae St. Price posted is for reservations made by Oct. food and refreshments. Organizers suggest hoe, and tractor services. Custom and fellowship. For more information, call For additional information, visit the Web 31. Contact Dee McNosky dtmcnosky@aol. attendees also bring a chair. For more infor- mowing lots and acres. Call (817) Deacon Joe Milligan at (817) 737-6768 site at www.sampg.com, or e-mail to Mark com, or (313) 565-8888 ext. 121 for more mation, contact Connie Dankersreiter at (817) 732-4083. ext. 105. at [email protected]. information. 244-3311 or [email protected]. North Texas Catholic, September 4, 2009 Page 24 Good Newsmaker Tennessee parish farmers’ market supports ministries with a Bountiful Harvest

Story and Photos by Theresa Laurence Tennessee Register Catholic News Service Murfreesboro, Tennessee

t. Rose of Lima parishioner SLarry Wise stood, sweat-soaked by the August sun, draw- ing in Mass-goers like a midway barker, encouraging them to “get your fresh, Mykhanh Nguyen and her daughter, Katelyn, shop for homegrown green beans at the farmers’ market at St. Rose of homegrown vegeta- Lima Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Aug. 8. bles right here.” would be a good way to get and where food comes from.” Franciscan Father James Kal- new Catholics involved with His children like to help pick larackan, OFM, pastor, stood parish life, “beyond one time tomatoes and especially enjoy nearby handing out plastic a week Catholics,” he told the “planting them and peeking shopping bags and trying to Tennessee Register, newspaper in on them every day” early persuade his parishioners to of the Nashville Diocese. in the season to monitor their take a chance with the fi ery hot This year, Kurt Potter, growth, Potter said. peppers he grew in his own who completed the RCIA The concept and logistics garden. last spring, is in charge of the for the market are simple, and Larry Wise (right) is pictured Aug. 8 with Franciscan Father People stopped and perused market. Wise says they could be repli- James Kallarackan, OFM, pastor of St. Rose of Lima Church the offerings at the St. Rose Potter, who also is a Knight cated at other parishes. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, who founded the parish farmers’ farmers’ market, scooping of Columbus, said the Knights Gardeners bring their pro- market last year. Parish gardeners bring their surplus produce up handfuls of green beans, have “helped out a lot” with duce to St. Rose each Sunday to the church on Sunday mornings in August and parishioners marveling at the squat purple the market, which serves as a morning and volunteers ar- take what they want and leave whatever donation they can. The and white eggplants, and care- gathering point for all people range it on the tables outside money is then divided among parish ministries. fully picking out the ripest red of the parish. “A lot of good the parish’s fellowship room. tomatoes. fellowship comes out of it,” Even if they don’t have a veg- Wise, a longtime gardener Wise said of the market. etable garden, parishioners can tribute,” said Fr. Kallaracken. it,” he said. who raised six children on Although he has only been donate baked goods or fresh “If you need it, take it.” Dray, St. Rose parish council homegrown vegetables, started a backyard gardener for two fl owers to the market. Parish- Fr. Kallaracken, who comes chairman, said when he was the farmers’ market last year years, Potter was preparing ioners take what they want from a farming family in Ker- growing up his family always as a way to share the bounty to can some of his surplus and leave a donation of any ala, India, grows hot peppers, had a garden, and he is happy of his and other parishioners’ produce and still had enough amount in the jar. beans, squash, eggplant, and to continue the tradition. He gardens, and to build commu- to donate to the market. An The proceeds are donated melons in his St. Rose garden. also is glad to see the St. Rose nity at the parish. organic gardener who does to the parish to be used for a Dr. Bob Dray, one of the big- parishioners’ bounty helping The thought was that, “if composting, Potter said what variety of ministries, including gest contributors to the market, other causes. God’s been that good to us, he’s doing is “straightforward, youth ministry, the Haiti Parish farms about one acre on his 50- “I think this parish has a lot let’s give something back,” common-sense stuff.” Twinning Program, and oth- acre lot. Besides St. Rose, Dray of good community outreach,” Wise explained. The father of two St. Rose ers. Last year, in a four-week and his wife Debbie sometimes Dray said. “Father knows there Wise, a leader in the Rite of School students, Potter said period, the market raised about stop by construction sites and are needs outside the church Christian Initiation of Adults his home garden is an impor- $1,000 for the parish. hand out fresh produce to the walls” and encourages this cre- program at St. Rose, also tant way to “teach kids what The spirit of the market is “if workers. “We give it away ative approach to social justice thought the farmers’ market growing vegetables is all about you have something, you con- because we just enjoy growing action.

MAILING LABEL: Please enclose label with address change or inquiries concerning mail delivery of your paper. Thank you. Inside... This issue of the NTC What happens when you intro- Franciscan Father Carl Szura. Columnist Jeff Hedglen, admits duce 11 high school girls from St. touched many, many people there are no easy answers to those Frances Cabrini Parish in Granbury through his multiple minstry involve- who are experiencing the dark to mission work in Guatemala? ments as a priest. His obituary night of the soul, but he points to Read what they say they captures some of his service Jesus and saints who also learned from their mission trip. 8 and his joy in the priesthood.13 continued toward the light. 17