North Texas Catholic Bringing the Good News to the Diocese of Fort Worth Vol. 24 No. 14 October 24, 2008 Bishops create ad hoc committee to promote, protect marriage

By Nancy Frazier O’Brien bishop Kurtz said precise details Catholic News Service about the committee’s strategies, WASHINGTON — A new whether its membership will ad hoc committee of the U.S. be expanded and how long its Conference of Catholic Bishops work will continue remain to be will work to raise awareness of determined by its members, who the “unique beauty of the voca- have only held one conference tion of marriage” and the many call thus far. threats it faces today, according “Cardinal George felt it was to its chairman. important to begin with a small Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of group that can move quickly,” Louisville, Kentucky, said Cardi- said the archbishop, who also nal Francis E. George of Chicago, chairs the USCCB Subcommittee USCCB president, asked him to on Marriage and Family Life. chair the committee, whose work Other ad hoc committee mem- Bishops listen to Pope Benedict XVI during the opening meeting of the world Synod of Bishops is being funded by the Knights of bers are Bishop William E. Lori on the Bible at the Vatican Oct. 6. (CNS PHOTO/ALESSIA GIULIANI, CATHOLIC PRESS PHOTO) Columbus. of Bridgeport, Conn., chairman In addition to its educational of the bishops’ Committee on World Synod of Bishops on the Bible seeks to component, the committee’s Doctrine, and Auxiliary Bishop work will involve public policy Gabino Zavala of Los Angeles, advocacy efforts against moves chairman of the USCCB task force bring the life shaping message of Scripture into to redefine marriage through on strengthening marriage. Carl legislatures or the courts. A. Anderson, supreme knight of the everyday lives of Catholics — Page 22 & 23 In a telephone interview the Knights of Columbus, will from Chicago Oct. 14, Arch- SEE BISHOPS’, P. 18 Bishops’ spokesperson McQuade outlines thinking of Faithful Citizenship in two sessions Oct. 16 by Joan Kurkowski-Gillen the Catholic Pro-Life Committee, the Correspondent Diocese of Fort Worth’s offi ces of Adult It’s always challenging, especially dur- Catechesis and Respect Life, and the ing an election year, to explore, discuss and Respect Life Ministry of the Diocese of make decisions concerning the emotional, Dallas. Her appearance came in the wake hot button issues affecting American so- of a joint pastoral letter from the bishops ciety. Fortunately, U.S. Catholics have a of Fort Worth and Dallas which offered resource to help them make sound moral guidance to local Catholic voters on the judgments about public choices. proper formation of conscience as they The document, Forming Consciences weigh sanctity of life issues against other for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political concerns confronting society. Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops While the Church cannot support or of the United States, encourages every- endorse any candidate, it can take a stance day Catholics to use the values of faith to on issues. shape their participation in political life. “It’s the Church’s distinct responsi- Published in 2007, the bishops’ statement bility, through its bishops, to teach the explains and reaffi rms Church teaching on principles that allow us to make the best several areas of special concern for Catho- judgments in regard to voting and the lics participating in the electoral process: political arena,” McQuade pointed out. defending human life, promoting family “Our cause is the defense of human life life, pursuing social justice, and practicing and the dignity and protection of the weak global solidarity. and the vulnerable. Our cause is not to “It’s about living out our baptism in have any particular party or candidate the public square,” Deirdre McQuade Pro-life advocate and USCCB spokeswoman Deirdre McQuade addresses listeners at the Oct. 16 succeed. But that doesn’t mean we can’t told a gathering of priests, religious, and seminar held at Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Arlington. (Photo by Joan Kurkowski-Gillen) make distinctions among them.” parish staff members who attended an Catholics should be guided more by October 16 seminar at Most Blessed Sacra- about making a just society but a culture, Pro-Life Activities for the U.S. Conference moral convictions than by an attachment to ment Church in Arlington. “The bishops’ a civilization of love where society exists of Catholic Bishops, clarifi ed the intent a political party, she said, adding, “Who do document comes out of a calling we have to serve the human person.” of Faithful Citizenship and also discussed we fundamentally belong to? The person as baptized Christians to transform the McQuade, assistant director for policy misunderstandings about the publica- of Jesus Christ.” world — to give it hope. It’s not simply and communication for the Secretariat of tion during two seminars sponsored by SEE FAITHFUL, P. 18 Page 2 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Diocesan

As we approach the feasts of All Souls and All Saints, we are encouraged by those who have gone before us Dear Brothers and the joy of heaven.” Since November begins with two Sisters in the Lord, During the month of November, I would also days dedicated to the mysteries of Eternal Life, it is an appropriate s we encourage a visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral to month to pray for our loved ones are who have “gone before us marked A spend some time refl ecting on the images of with the Sign of Faith.” Somehow moving in this month our beloved faithful all of the saints in the windows, statues, and departed can seem closer to us in rapidly thought and prayer. Since the entire month of November is dedicated to “down the images found in the church. They appear to the Faithful departed, it is therefore road” of an appropriate month to visit the beckon us, and remind us that we can indeed cemeteries and spend a moment in the remain- Bishop Kevin W. Vann prayer there if possible. This is a follow the Lord to where they are. They did it, custom very much a part of the life ing Sundays of Ordinary of the Latin (Hispanic and Italian) and so can we! culture…even today. Time, we fi nd ourselves During the month of November, moving to the end of one I would also encourage a visit to St. period invites us to refl ect on our own refl ect on eternal life are the upcoming Patrick’s Cathedral to spend some time liturgical year and ap- lives and how we have lived our life days of All Saints Day and All Souls refl ecting on the images of all of the in Christ this past year. We are invited Day. Both days have long histories, saints in the windows, statues, and im- proaching a new one. to refl ect on what has been called the going back to the early centuries of the ages found in the church. They appear “last things.” The Gospel for Christ Church. All Saints Day was once called to beckon us, and remind us that we The end of the liturgical year, the King Sunday (and one used at the Feast of All Martyrs, celebrated in can indeed follow the Lord to where however, brings us an occasion for funerals) is from Matthew 25, and May. It was later transferred to Nov. 1 they are. They did it, and so can we! some serious refl ection on our lives, the United States Catholic Catechism for to help counteract pagan superstitious A special thanks as well to Catholic more than just the “New Year’s Adults says that the judgment scene practices about eternity. Charities and the Societies of St. Vin- resolutions” which often evaporate depicted here is perhaps the most All Saints Day is a reminder of how cent de Paul here in Fort Worth, whose by the end of January! The Liturgical accessible way to appreciate the Last we have heroes and heroines in the staff members and volunteers work Year, according to the Catechism of Judgment. This scene has been de- faith, who, just like us, struggled with each day to help us live the commands the Catholic Church, is “the celebra- picted in the Sistine Chapel and other the call to sanctity and living coura- of the Lord in Matthew 25. tion throughout the year of the mys- works of art over the ages, and is a geous lives of Faith. All Souls day On a fi nal note, it is important to teries of the Lord’s birth, life, death, very stark reminder of the necessity of was established in the 800s by a monk remember that the last Sunday in Oc- and Resurrection in such a way that living our Faith in a very visible and whose name was St. Odilo of Cluny, tober (this year October 26) is Priest- the entire year becomes a ‘year of concrete way: “Whatever you did for who believed it was important to have hood Sunday, dedicated to the priests the Lord’s grace.’ Thus the cycle these least brothers of mine, you did a day dedicated to the faithful depart- who serve in this country in the of the liturgical year and the great for me. …If we care for Jesus in these ed and as a spiritual work of mercy to parishes and educational, and other feasts constitutes the basic rhythm of ways, we will receive the Kingdom. If pray for them. institutions of the Church. Please take the Christian’s life of prayer, with its we do not, we will be separated from This year, because All Souls Day time to thank them, by word or note, focal point at Easter (1168). Him forever (U.S. Catechism, p. 157). falls on a Sunday, we will be able to for their dedication and their voca- The Sundays of the year, more and In our country, one of the most celebrate this day on a much wider ba- tions, to pray for them and support more now, will turn to the themes of dramatic representations of this is in sis, because the readings for All Souls them. This also gives me an occasion vigilance and being ready to meet the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis in St. Day take precedence over the regular to report that we have 25 seminarians the Lord: at the end of time, at the Louis Missouri. It is called the “Arch of Sunday readings. All Souls Day teach- studying for our diocese in various moment of our death, and when He Judgment.” In this mosaic, those who es us that “Purgatory” is a doctrine seminaries in our country, and the enters our lives unexpectedly in mo- have rejected Christ by rejecting Him in of the Faith, and is, according to the indications are that that number will ments of his providential care. the least are sent away from Him into Catechism, “A state of fi nal purifi cation be increasing. The principal focus of the mys- eternity into snow and ice, rather than after death and before entrance into teries of the Lord’s life in the last fi re. Where there is snow and ice, there heaven for those who died in God’s God bless you always. Sundays of Ordinary Time is his is cold, and eternity will be cold for friendship, but were only imperfectly coming at the end of time, and our those who have failed to love! purifi ed; a fi nal cleansing of human Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann readiness to meet Him. This time Other liturgical occasions for us to imperfection before one is able to enter Bishop of Fort Worth

Pope John Paul’s former secretary prays he will become saint in his lifetime

By Carol Glatz “This is our great desire, and personal secretary. 12 years when Cardinal Karol happen at the right moment.” Catholic News Service for that we pray and we hope it Cardinal Dziwisz recalled that Wojtyla was head of the Krakow “Canonization doesn’t create a VATICAN CITY — On the eve will happen during our lifetime,” day in 1978 when he was standing Archdiocese and then for all 27 saint, it is only recognition” that of the 30th anniversary of the elec- the 69-year-old cardinal said. among the throngs of pilgrims in years of his papacy, Cardinal he is a saint, he said. tion of Pope John Paul II, the late The cardinal spoke during a St. Peter’s Square near one of the Dziwisz said Pope John Paul was Msgr. Slawomir Oder, the pope’s longtime secretary prayed Vatican press conference pre- fountains and the name of the like a father to him. priest in charge of promoting the pope would be made a saint senting a new fi lm, “Testimony,” new pope was announced. “I helped him for many years,” Pope John Paul’s cause, told in his lifetime. that premiered Oct. 16, the an- “When I heard his name, cer- the cardinal said, noting that he reporters in Rome Oct. 13 that Polish Cardinal Stanislaw Dzi- niversary of Pope John Paul’s tainly my heart started beating now awaits help every time he the cause was proceeding “with wisz of Krakow told reporters Oct. election. The fi lm is based on faster, all my nerves” were pulsat- prays to the late pope for encour- seriousness and rigor.” 15 that the world, but especially the cardinal’s book, A Life With ing during this “psychologically agement. He said Pope Benedict XVI told his city, was “still waiting for a Karol, about Pope John Paul and intense moment,” he said. He said he hopes and believes him many times to “do it quickly, saint.” the cardinal’s 39 years as his After serving the pope for Pope John Paul’s sainthood “will but well, without irregularities.” NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Page 3 Diocesan / State

Father Kyle Walterscheid, director of the Offi ce of Use Catechism to Vocations, is shown walking out of Sacred Heart Parish Responding in Muenster following teach community, says his ordination to the priesthood in May to od’s all 2002. Even then, he Archbishop Wuerl G C appeared to be inviting people By Cindy Wooden to ask if they Catholic News Service Escaping the trap of were being VATICAN CITY — Homilists “The task called to a should use the Catechism of the vocation. Catholic Church to help their con- before us is to the false ideal — gregations see the relevance of help our faithful the day’s Scripture readings and recognize the fact that Catholics understand Focus on Women read them as part of a church com- that they are he same com- relentless world. Confession munity, said Archbishop Donald and absolution bring about W. Wuerl of Washington. part of the merce that has esus raised the reconciliation and purity. Archbishop Wuerl spoke dur- T J church, a visible And, what about the Holy ing the Oct. 8 evening session of created a bogus ver- dignity of every Eucharist? The sacred Body and the world Synod of Bishops on community that Blood of Jesus is poured out for the Bible. sion of the “ideal woman who came women to receive, so that they In a “secular and material- is also a spiritual woman,”which I may become one in body and istic” world where people see communion.” to him. Even more, spirit in Christ, united in purity themselves more as isolated spoke about in my and holiness and love. individuals than as members of — Washington he is as present to Archbishop Donald The fi rst woman, Eve, a community, Archbishop Wuerl last column, treats was made in the image and said, they need help in seeing that Wuerl to world Synod of women today as Bishops on the Bible likeness of God to complete the word of God is speaking to women like a com- that which was lacking in the them, but that it does so in the he was 2,000 years modity and is the happiness of Adam (marry context of the church community him for life). Today, despite and its 2,000-year history. Catholics grow closer to the word ago. And Mary is the fall, and because of the re- “The task before us is to help of God and at the same time world’s ultimate ex- still most blessed demption of humanity made our faithful understand that they demonstrate how the church has ploitation of women. in the ultimate sacrifi ce of are part of the church, a visible developed its teaching over the Jesus on the cross, women are In contrast, Jesus would among women. community that is also a spiritual centuries. raised in dignity to the state be one who stands up against communion,” the archbishop “Given the opportunities we of Eve before the fall. That today’s marketing gimmicks woman buys into the com- told the synod. have in each homily and every means, most especially in the that are more concerned mercialism of this false “ideal “The liturgical homily pro- religious education instruction, Catholic Church, that Chris- with selling their own prod- woman” then she will attract vides the best occasion for our we should look to the Catechism tian women have the dignity ucts than the effect it has on men who will want them for faithful to encounter the living of the Catholic Church as a rich of being called daughters of women and society. their body but will not respect person of Christ from within an resource,” he said. Christ, have an inner beauty Through Christ, the Catho- them, long term, as equals. authentic ecclesial and commu- “That compendium of faith is that this world can never strip lic Church gives women real On the other hand, if wom- nal setting,” he said. a fruitful tool for every preacher away, have an outward dig- options! Yes, options! Not en choose to ignore the culture By using the Catechism to and catechist to present the word nity that is called to reject the just an alternative, because of the perfect body, then they help explain the Scriptures, the of God in the richness and depth degradation caused by com- the Catholic Church provides may worry that no man will archbishop said, preachers help of its ecclesial context,” he said. mercialism of women’s bod- women with real options, really want a meaningful rela- ies, have a mission to labor some of which are just now tionship with them. in the community and in the being explored. I believe that It is the task, then, of Chris- North family to build up all women Christian women must choose tian women, along with Mary through Christ, especially in Texas to see the world and them- and the many women saints Mary, and women saints. Catholic selves through a new lens. throughout the centuries, to As we say about the priest- With this new lens, they need draw these vulnerable women hood, without priests there to have a godly vision of their to Christ. In so doing, Christ is no Eucharist, so we should importance, their dignity, and will place his healing hand say about women. Without their contribution to society. upon them. His loving Spirit women there is no commu- Jesus raised the dignity of will overpower the darkness, Publisher: nity. Without women bringing every woman who came to the division, the isolation, and Bishop Kevin W. Vann life into this world, commerce him. Even more, he is as pres- the disease that attack women, Editor: Jeff Hensley would cease to exist. Plus ent to women today as he was their bodies, and their spirits Associate Editor: Tony Gutierrez women now make up half of Editorial Assistant: Nicki Prevou 2,000 years ago. And Mary through commercialism. all commerce! Real options Administrative Assistant: Judy Russeau is still most blessed among To have real options in life, for women: It all starts with Editorial Offi ce: 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas 76108, (817) women. She is the ideal women must fi rst choose to be an inner beauty that is made 560-3300; FAX (817) 244-8839. model for women, showing like Mary. You may ask: How to fl ower over a lifetime with Circulation Offi ce: Rita Garber, 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, Texas women the way to holiness can I do that when I am such a 76108, (817) 560-3300. Christ, as the Holy Spirit and happiness. But because sinner or feel that I am unwor- NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC (USPS 751-370) (ISSN 0899-7020) is published sanctifi es women most as- our culture of commercial- thy of God’s love? Jesus gave semi-monthly, except for the months of June, July, and August when it is suredly through the Catholic published monthly, by the Most Rev. Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of the Diocese of ism has attached itself to the us his Church to be in union Church to the dignity and Fort Worth, 800 West Loop 820 South. Subscription rates are $24 for one year, vulnerable hearts of so many with him and communion $46 for two years, $68 for three years. Periodical postage paid at Fort Worth, holiness of Mary, our Most women, it will take the sup- with all his followers. Texas. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to North Texas Catholic, 800 Blessed Mother. 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Because, if a geous in faith in the sight of a @fwdioc.org. Page 4 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Seminar on Ministry with Rachel’s Vine- Rachel Ministries abortion and Families Leader- yard retreat, announces plans ‘Sidewalk Coun- ship Formation Nov. 21-23, to to expand ser- seling Training’ Workshop to be PeoplePeople offer post-abor- vices in Spanish to be held Nov. 8 held Nov. 14-15 tion healing Rachel Ministries is excited to an- nounce plans to expand its outreach Catholics United for Life of North The National Association of Cath- A Rachel’s Vineyard retreat, de- to include programs and services Texas will conduct an information olic Family Life Ministers (NACFLM) signed to offer healing for women in Spanish. Rachel Ministries, a seminar on abortion and a sidewalk will present Ministry With Families and men struggling with the psy- compassionate, faith-based abor- counseling training session Sat- 101 at Holy Family of Nazareth Par- EventsEvents chological and spiritual pain of tion recovery ministry offers a safe, urday, Nov. 8. The session will be ish in Irving. This two-day course, abortion, will be held Nov. 21-23 non-judgmental, and supportive held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the directed by Judy and George Clark, &of Importance for the in Fort Worth. environment to those struggling parish hall of St. Peter the Apostle will be held Nov. 14-15 from 8:30 Church of Fort Worth Rachel’s Vineyard retreats of- with abortion’s aftermath. The ex- Church, 1201 S. Cherry Lane in a.m. to 4 p.m. and is open to all fer a safe, non-judgmental, and panded outreach program is in the White Settlement. A special Mass clergy, religious, and lay ministers supportive environment to those beginning stages, and is currently will be celebrated before the seminar in schools and parishes in the Dallas struggling with abortion’s after- seeking volunteers who can read at 8 a.m. in the church. Coffee and and Fort Worth dioceses. math. The retreat team provides and speak Spanish to help build the donuts will be available. The course will provide solid the confidential support needed Spanish program. Catholics United For Life is the ecclesial formation, drawing from to help participants work through The ministry is also seeking Span- oldest organized Sidewalk Counsel- Scripture, theology, systems theory, feelings of anger, shame, guilt, and ish-speaking licensed counselors ing Group in the country. The North and practical models for ministry. It grief, so that they may be open to to volunteer during the Rachel’s Texas Chapter began its work locally will equip ministers with a theologi- experiencing the healing love and Vineyard weekend retreats. The in 1985. Chuck Pelletier, founder cal vision and will offer practical mercy of God. retreat team, which includes a priest, and co-director of Catholics United tools and techniques for compre- Mothers, fathers, grandparents, a licensed counselor, and several for Life of North Texas, will conduct hensive and creative ministry with and former participants in the helpers, provides the confidential the information seminar and train- families, according to promotional abortion industry — anyone who support required to work through ing. Pelletier has been involved material. has been hurt by abortion — are the spiritual, psychological, and full-time in the Pro-Life apostolate The cost of the leadership work- welcome to attend. emotional pain of abortion, and since early 1984, and has put on shop is $70 per person or $100 per For more information or to regis- experience the healing love and seminars throughout Texas and the couple. The fee includes the two- ter for a retreat, call the confidential mercy of our Lord. United States since 1985. day training, a training manual, help line at (817) 923-4757 or e-mail There are also opportunities for The program will include discus- continental breakfast, and lunch to [email protected]. More volunteers to be included on the re- sion on the history and current status on both days. Participants will information on Rachel’s Vineyard ferral list. Training will be provided of abortion locally and nationally receive some preparation materials may be found on the Web site www. to all volunteers. as well as the Church’s stance on in advance of the workshop and rachelsvineyard.org Anyone who is bilingual and has abortion. The session will also show a certificate of completion at the a compassionate heart to help those compassionate methods of dissuad- end of the course. Both Dioceses of Deaf Minis- hurting after an abortion is asked ing women from abortion. Dallas and Fort Worth are offering to contact Betsy Kopor at (817) Attending the seminar does credit hours in Methodology and WINSTON SCIENCE COMPETITION — The engineering classes at Nolan try program 923-4757 or by e-mail to forgiven@ not obligate anybody to sidewalk Continuing Formation from the racheltx.org. counsel, nor does it certify anybody Offices of Catechetical Services for Catholic High School recently competed and won first place in the Winston seeking Court to sidewalk counsel without further participants. Science Competition’s Cardboard Boat Race. The engineering students built Bishops’ Letter on-site training at the abortion For registration information, three full-size boats made exclusively from cardboard, duct tape, and hot glue. Reporter for centers. Information on what is contact Sister Mary Louise Swift, Each of the three boats was piloted by two students using conventional paddles. CART Services Inspires Pro- available to help abortion seekers CSFN, at [email protected] or “Two of our three boats capsized at the start of the race, but the third boat won the high school division with at a time of 2 minutes and 25 seconds,” said The Deaf Ministry Program is in Life Talk at St. will also be given. call (817) 451-9395 at St. Rita’s need of a court reporter who can help For more information contact Parish, or contact Linda Moses at engineering teacher Dr. Robert Scheer. The races took place at the Dallas Fair Park Lagoon. Seniors Allison Prochaska and Catherine Hunter are shown piloting with CART (Computer Assisted Real- Mark Church in Chuck or Pat at (817) 738-1086 or [email protected] or Time Translation) Services. John Bezner at (940) 634-1434. call (972) 252-5521. Holy Family of the winning boat in the Winston Science competition. Senior Scott Frankovich Denton served as team captain, and all students in the engineering class played a role The Deaf Community celebrates a Nazareth Parish is located at 2323 special Deaf Community Mass on the The Young Adult Ministry of St. Cheyenne St., Irving. in the design and manufacture of the cardboard boats. For more information on Winston Science, visit www.winstonscience.org/wsci first Sunday of each month at 1:45 Mark Church in Denton will sponsor Bishop’s Annu- p.m. at San Mateo Church on the its second lecture “Catholic Boot al Catholic Pro- Couple to near South Side of Fort Worth. Camp” Nov. 3 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Couple League Calix support The ministry would like to provide The speaker series explores how to live Life Banquet to NTC dead- CART services for deaf persons who out Catholic beliefs every day. offers Natural group meets do not sign, so they can read the This will be the series’ second be held Nov. 1 lines for simultaneous transcriptions and be lecture known as “Called to Life.” The Bishop’s Annual Catholic Family Plan- monthly at a part of the special liturgy. Steve Kellmeyer, a nationally known submission author and lecturer, will lead the Pro-Life Banquet will be held Nov. 1 ning course Holy Family To help with this service, contact from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Hilton The North Texas Catholic Mary Cinatl, director of the Deaf discussion. The topic of pro-life is- Hotel, 815 Main St. in Fort Worth. The Couple to Couple League is is published twice monthly, Calix, a monthly support meet- Ministry Program, at (817) 284- sues will invite discussion of Bishops The event is co-sponsored by the introducing an updated course in the except during the months of ing for Catholics who are alcoholic 3019 (Voice or TDD) or e-mail to Kevin Vann’s and Kevin Farrell’s diocesan Respect Life Office and sympto-thermal method of Natural June, July, and August when and others who are struggling with [email protected]. letter as well as the Archdiocese the Catholics Respect Life pro-life Family Planning with completely it is published monthly. The addiction and seeking recovery, is of Denver’s “On the Separation of ministry. Proceeds from the banquet revised materials and classes. deadline to submit informa- offered the first Saturday of each Knights to host Sense and State.” will assist the ministries of both The course consists of three classes tion is noon on the Wednes- month at 10 a.m. in the chapel of St. Mark Parish is located at 2800 sponsoring organizations. spaced at monthly intervals, with day of the week before the Holy Family Church, 6150 Pershing ‘A Night of Lis- Pennsylvania Dr., Denton. For more Father Mitch Pacwa, SJ, a nation- individual follow-up as needed. paper is published. Ave. in West Fort Worth. tening with information, contact Michele Gil- ally recognized Scripture scholar, Engaged couples are encouraged to Items for the Nov. 7 issue Calix meetings focus on en- more at (940) 387-6223 ext. 35. author, and pro-life advocate, will attend a course that begins at least must be received by noon on hancing spiritual growth through Bishop Vann’ serve as keynote speaker at the four months before their wedding. Wednesday, Oct. 29. Items sharing Eucharist, discussion, and Lay Carmelites banquet. Fr. Pacwa is the founder To register for a class starting for the Nov. 21 issue must fellowship. Nov. 22 invite others to and president of Ignatius Produc- Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. at Sacred be received by noon on For more information, call The Knights of Columbus Bishop tions, a Catholic media production Heart Church at 714 N. Main St. in Wednesday, Nov. 12. Deacon Joe Milligan at (817) 737- Dunne Council #2813 will host “A join prayer apostolate which produces pro-life Muenster, contact Scott and Vickie 6768 ext. 105. Night of Listening With Bishop documentaries with the mission of Green at (940) 759-4475. Kevin Vann” Saturday, Nov. 22, gatherings teaching Scripture and educating The Couple to Couple League at the Knights of Columbus Hall, “Would you like to deepen your Catholics about their faith. finds NFP to be “safe, healthy, and Monthly vocational discernment 4500 Columbus Trail, Fort Worth. relationship with Jesus and Mary?” Fr. Pacwa, a frequent host on the effective.” The listening session will be held ask the Third Order of the Blessed Eternal Word Television Network program to be held Nov. 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel (Lay (EWTN), is fluent in 12 languages Courage group All men and women ages 18 to the priests of the Vocation Office and will offer participants the oppor- Carmelites). The Lay Carmelites and has expertise in understanding 50 are invited to attend a monthly various religious men who serve the tunity to “grow, embrace, and love invite those in search of this deeper the people and cultures of the Middle meets twice discernment program at St. Patrick Fort Worth Diocese. This program the Catholic faith,” according to relationship to join them on the East. He has led over 50 pilgrimages Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton St., also welcomes anyone who is at least promotional material. second and fourth Sundays of the to the Middle East, Europe, and monthly Fort Worth. The Men and Women’s a sophomore in high school and at There is no charge for admission. month for a time of prayer and the Holy Land and is “bi-ritual,” Courage D/FW, a spiritual support Monthly Discernment Program least 15 years of age. A free-will offering will be accepted fellowship. meaning that he also celebrates group for Catholics striving to live includes a holy hour of eucharistic The next discernment program which will be given to Bishop Vann Those interested in participating the Maronite Mass of the Eastern chaste lives according to the Catholic adoration, an hour discussion will be held Monday, Nov. 10, from for the needs of the diocese. Refresh- are asked to gather at 2 p.m. in the Catholic Church. Church’s teachings on homosexua- on vocational discernment, and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. No registration is ments will be provided. chapel of The College of St. Thomas For more information on respect lity, meets the second and fourth an evening meal provided by the required. For more information and to make More, 3017 Lubbock in Fort Worth. life issues, visit the Catholics Friday evenings of each month. Serra Club. For more information, con- reservations, contact Charlie Valdez Formation will take place in the Respect Life Web site at www. For more information, e-mail to The women’s group is led by tact Father Kyle Walterscheid at at (817) 921-2576, (817) 247-1809 college library from 2:30 p.m. to catholicsrespectlife.org or call (817) [email protected] or call the religious sisters serving in Fort [email protected] or at (cell) or Drew Armentrout at (817) 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 623-2430. (972) 938-5433. Worth, and the men’s group is led by (817) 560-3300 ext. 110. 244-9595. Phyllis Poth at (817) 457-1746. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Page 5 People and Events The College Subiaco Acade- Our Mother of of St. Thomas my to host Dis- Mercy Parish to More to offer covery Weekend mark 80th an- second Fall Oct. 31-Nov. 2 niversary with Benefi t Lecture Subiaco Academy, a Catholic Gospelfest college preparatory residential and The College of St. Thomas More day high school for young men, As part of its 80th anniversary will sponosr its second Fall Benefit will host a Discovery Weekend and celebrations, Our Mother of Mercy Lecture in Dallas Nov. 15. The C. S. Open House Sunday for prospec- Church will present Gospelfest 2008 Lewis/J. R. R. Tolkein Lecture will tive students and their parents at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Our present The Good Life and the Great Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Visiting students will Mother of Mercy, the only historical Books by Dr. Christopher Mitchell have the opportunity to experience African-American Catholic Church and will be held at Highland Park dorm life and join in activities with in Tarrant County, is located at 1007 Presbyterian Church, 3821 Univer- current students. The academy’s East Terrell St. in Fort Worth. sity Blvd. in Dallas. Dr. Mitchell, placement exam will be offered as Gospelfest is a multi-denomina- director of the Marion E. Wade Center well. Activities for parents include tional effort intended to “praise God at Wheaton College, is an associate information sessions with faculty in worship through song and dance,” professor of theological studies, and current parents, and tours of says coordinator Joi Bernard. “The and a Marion E. Wade professor the campus. Families have the op- whole point is to be united.” of Christian Thought at Wheaton tion of visiting for the weekend or “It is bringing together all God’s College, Wheaton, Illinois. on Sunday only. children under one concept, and The College of St. Thomas More Established in 1887 by the that is to love God with your whole is a non-profit classical liberal arts Benedictine priests and brothers of body, your whole mind, and your college in the TCU area of Fort Subiaco Abbey, the academy offers whole self,” Bernard said. Worth offering a bachelors degree a challenging college preparatory Bernard said performers will in classical studies. curriculum for young men in grades include Our Mother of Mercy’s Mass ST. PHILIP GARDEN — Father John Stasiowski, pastor of St. Philip the Apostle Parish in Lewisville, presided at the The cost of the lecture is $65. 8 through 12 with an emphasis on choir, a praise dancer, a Spanish blessing of the newly constructed prayer garden Sunday, Oct. 12. It was the culmination of over a year of planning and Registration deadline is Nov. 10. For honors and Advanced Placement praise and worship singer, among building, and consists of a labyrinth in the center, with Stations of the Cross around the perimeter. Benches are dispersed tickets and to reserve seats, call (817) courses. Students are encouraged many others. through the circle with an arbor on the east side. Parishioners were given the opportunity to purchase items as a donation 923-8459 or (800) 583-6489. to develop their abilities in art, Admission is free, but those at- to be placed in the garden. Benches, Stations of the Cross, a water feature, and memorial bricks were made available music, and drama. Athletic teams tending are asked to bring a can of and dedicated as memorials to loved ones. Several parishioners were involved in the construction. Robert Edwards St. Francis in football, basketball, track and food to help feed the poor. For more moved the dirt, added the required sand for the labyrinth, and supervised the installation of the walkways, the brick field, soccer, baseball, tennis, cross information, contact Joi Bernard at entry, and memorial garden; Steve Youngblood designed the arbor and supervised a crew of builders; Fred Chanslor and Village, Crow- country, and golf compete with [email protected]. Brian Friesenhahn designed the station bases and installed the lighting with Richard Lubke; Mark Haiducek designed ley, to host fall other schools statewide. Along with and installed the water feature. Cyndi Dwyer, Mary Strickland, and Neavis Bryant chose the shrubbery to enhance the developing a strong mind and body, Good Shepherd religious nature of the garden. festival Nov. 1 the academy also addresses spiritual St. Francis Village in Crowley will growth as well. Parish to host Nolan Catholic St. George Har- Nolan Catholic hold its fall festival Saturday, Nov. Subiaco Academy is located on Artistic Cre- 1, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m at 4070 St. Highway 22 in Northwest Central High School to vest Dance to High School to Francis Village Rd. Arkansas, 45 miles east of Fort Smith. ations Weekend The festival will include a large The weekend, open to young men host the fi rst of be held Nov. 1 host Homecom- garage sale, resale shop bargains, in grades 7 through 10, is free of Nov. 15, 16 two open The altar society of St. George ing Oct. 31 art show, crafts, and ceramics. The charge. For more information about Artists, craftspeople, chefs, and Parish in Fort Worth will sponsor Village quilting league will display the Discovery Weekend or to reserve musicians from the local Fort Worth houses Nov. 9 a Harvest Dance Saturday, Nov. Nolan Catholic High School will 1, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The host its Happy Hallowed Homecom- and sell homemade quilts and the a place, contact the admission of- area and around the world will share Nolan Catholic High School will event will be held at the National ing Friday, Oct. 31. All alumni and Secular Franciscan Order will spon- fice at (800) 364-7824 or e-mail to their God-given talents at Good host an Open House Sunday, Nov. 9, Hall, 3316 Roberts Cut-off Road in their families are invited to a free sor a bake sale. [email protected]. Shepherd Catholic Community’s from noon to 3 p.m. Faculty and staff Fort Worth. barbecue dinner from 5:30 p.m. to For more information, contact Second Annual Taste and See Artistic will be available to answer questions “Come join the fun,” suggest orga- 7:30 p.m. in Hartnett Arena. The kids Deana Harris at (817) 292-5786. Creations Weekend. The weekend about academics, athletics, co-cur- nizers. Music will be provided by the will be treated to Viking tattoos and event is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 9 ricular activities, fine arts, financial Czech and Then Some Band. Activi- special Halloween activities. p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, and 10 a.m. aid, and more. Student ambassadors ties will include a harvest fruit pull Campus tours with student ambas- to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at Good will be conducting tours of the cam- Fr. Tom Stabile, TOR, installed as and cakewalk, and door prizes will sadors as guides will be offered from Shepherd Parish, 1000 Tinker Rd. pus during the open house. be distributed. Klobase sandwiches, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Afterwards, the new pastor of St. Andrew Parish in Colleyville. More information on Nolan kolache pastries, and nachos will be Vikings will play the John Paul II “More than 40 exhibitors will Catholic admissions may be ob- available for purchase. High School Cardinals at Doskocil display their creations in a festive tained by visiting the school Web The cost is $12.50 per person. Stadium at 7:30 p.m. environment with live music, deli- site at www.nolancatholichs.org, For a reservation, call Joan at (817) RSVP to the alumni office at (817) cious food, and wine tasting,” said or contacting Maureen Barisonek, 838-3106, Janet at (817) 232-8844, 457-2920, ext. 1670 or alumni@ Barbara McGee, a Good Shepherd director of admissions at (817) or Mary at (817) 838-8120. nolancatholichs.org. Nolan Catholic parishioner and the organizer of 457-2920, ext 1551. the event. High School is located at 4501 Bridge Nolan Catholic High School is St., Fort Worth. The weekend event is free and located at 4501 Bridge St., Fort open to the public. For more infor- Worth. St. Augustine mation, visit the Good Shepherd Web Sacred Heart site at www.gscc.net or call the parish Men’s Purity office at (817) 421-1387. Group meets at Parish to cel- three locations ebrate Polka Icon-Painting workshop to be held The St. Augustine Men’s Purity Mass Nov. 9 Group, a support group for men The Catholic Community of Sey- at St. Basil the Great Church, Irving who struggle with sources of sexual mour will celebrate with neighbors An ecumenical Icon-Painting Christmas season, on an 8 inch by impurity such as those found on the Sunday, Nov. 9, beginning with a Workshop will be held Saturday 10 inch gessoed board. Using a Internet, meets regularly at three special 10 a.m. Polka Mass at Sacred and Sunday, Nov. 8-9, at St. Ba- prepared prototype, participants will locations within the Diocese of Fort Heart Church on North Cedar Street NEW PASTOR — Participating in a ceremony he said brought memories of sil the Great Byzantine Catholic learn techniques for faces, garments, Worth. The group offers meetings in Seymour. Following the Mass, a being named a new pastor himself, Bishop Kevin Vann applauds Father Tom Church, 1118 East Union Bower gilding, and background. The theol- at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, Czech Olde World dinner with Bohe- Stabile, TOR, at his Sept. 21 installation as pastor of St. Andrew Parish. Bishop Rd. in Irving. ogy of both icons will be explained 2016 Willis Lane in Keller, in Room mian sausage, turkey, and dressing Vann confirmed Fr. Tom’s qualifications, then the parish’s clergy, pastoral Byzantine Father Elias Rafaj, pas- during the class time. 213; at the Padre Pio House, 1301 with all the trimmings, and kolaches staff, and advisory councils stood for presentation to the new pastor. The whole tor of St. John Chrysostom Church The workshop will meet Saturday Paxton Ave. in Arlington; and at Im- will be served at Sacred Heart Mosler community gave Fr. Tom a standing ovation, after which he recited and signed in Houston and noted iconographer, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and maculate Conception Parish, 2255 Hall until 1:30 p.m. his oath of office. St. Andrew’s new pastor assumed duties from Father Warren will present the workshop. Fr. Elias Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. North Bonnie Brae St. in Denton. A silent auction will be held during Murphy, TOR, who led the parish for 20 years, retired as pastor, but remains has painted icons for more than 20 This ecumenical workshop is open Those men interested in attending the meal. A country store of baked active at St. Andrew’s. In his homily, Bishop Vann spoke of his own pastoral years and teaches the theology and to anyone interested in learning to one of the upcoming sessions are goods, kolaches, and Bohemian history. “If I hadn’t served in the parish for nine years, I wouldn’t have learned painting of icons all over North paint icons and to understand their asked to consult the group’s Web sausage will also be a highlight of how to be a pastor,” he said, “and much of what I learned there I have brought America. use in the Christian spiritual life. site, www.sampg.com, for specific the event. to Fort Worth. God sees the bigger picture of things. We are taught through Those participating in the work- The workshop is for adults and meeting dates and times. Sacred Heart Church is located the love of Christ why we have to live a certain way and do certain things. “It shop will paint an icon of Christ the accompanied children over ten. For more information, e-mail to two-and-one-half hours from the often depends on the pastor,” Bishop Vann said, “to point out the ways of God Emmanuel (the child Jesus) or of St. For more information, e-mail Mark at [email protected] Fort Worth area into the coun- and remind the people of how God is working in their lives.” (Photo by Kathy Nicholas of Myra, both appropriate [email protected] or or call the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton try going 199 West to Jacksboro Cribari Hamer) subjects for the approaching Advent- call (214) 339-8483. Parish office at (817) 431-3857. and then 114 West to Seymour. Page 6 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Diocesan St. Bartholomew Parish honors Father Carmen Mele heads offi ce their pastoral administrator Franciscan Friar Paul of Hispanic Adult Catechesis Any of the things in the offi ce will be doing the work in Spanish could belong to him. Bookcases in adult catechesis, but the work McMullen celebrates laden with multiple copies of of this offi ce is not only Spanish catechisms, Vatican II documents, ministry. My work will be lay devotionals, textbook s — in both ministry formation and assisting Golden Jubilee Oct. 5 English and Spanish — surround Lucas Pollice in adult catechesis. On Oct. 5, Brother Paul Mc- the desk along with fi le folders, I’ll also be preaching on request, Mullen, pastoral administrator catalogues, and periodicals. in Spanish and in English.” of St. Bartholomew Church in Some of them stand at atten- Preaching remains Fr. Car- Fort Worth, celebrated his 50th tion on shelves, titles proudly men’s deepest passion. Even as anniversary of life as a Third Or- displayed. Others are stacked he joins the diocesan staff, the der Regular Franciscan Brother neatly or precariously in tidy Dominican priest holds fast to within the Province of the Most piles or unruly slides of what his call to preach the Good News. Sacred Heart of Jesus. Br. Mc- used to be towers of papers. Yet Whether serving as chaplain for Mullen fi rst made his religious standing guard over this sacred the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, vows Oct. 4, 1958, in Loretto, disorder are two items that most visiting prisons or substituting Pennsylvania. defi nitely belong to Father Car- Father Carmen Mele, OP in parishes to celebrate Mass, he Br. McMullen, who has minis- men Mele, OP: a portrait of Mar- is ever mindful of the “OP” that tin Luther King, Jr. and a piece follows his name. tered in various parishes within Father Carmen Mele, OP the Diocese of Fort Worth since of colorful artwork that reads, “One of the most important 1979, celebrated this year’s an- simply, “If you want peace, work things to me in my ministry are niversary on July 16 in Loretto at for justice.” who was not known for his schol- two blog sites that I’ve run for the friars’ provincial gathering. A “My order was founded by arship but his great humanity, his about a year and a half now. One celebration was also held at St. St. Dominic in 1216 as the Order great compassion upon the poor, is weekday refl ections on the daily of Preachers — that’s the OP,” and his great humility.” Mass readings (www.cbmdo- Bartholomew Church Sunday, Brother Paul McMullen, TOR Oct. 5, during which Br. Mc- Fr. Carmen explains. “The most Hence the artwork overseeing minicanpreacher.blogspot.com). Mullen renewed his vows in the illustrious of the Dominicans, Fr. Carmen as he begins his work That one’s in English. The other presence of Bishop Kevin Vann his vows. “…Where would the Thomas Aquinas, redirected the in adult formation for the Diocese one is a Sunday homily in Spanish and the gathered community, in Church be without the prayer and order into philosophy and theol- of Fort Worth. (www.padrecarmelo.blogspot. the context of an evening prayer ministry of the dedicated men ogy, teaching and writing. “The principle part of my min- com).” Though he describes the service. A reception followed in and women who have answered, The thrust of the order is istry is director of Lay Ministry response to his blogs as “mod- the parish hall. and still answer, God’s call to scholarly, but that’s not to say Formation — which is bilingual,” est,” Father Carmen is encour- “I am so thankful for my vo- religious life?” Br. McMullen en- that everyone is scholarly. As a Fr. Carmen said. “It’s called His- aged by the Internet’s reach. cation as a Franciscan Brother, couraged his listeners to support matter of fact, of all the Domini- panic Adult Catechesis to reas- “You know, in cyberspace and the many opportunities I religious vocations, saying, “We can saints, the most popular is sure people that we are taking there are millions of people,” he have had,” Br. McMullen said, in need to increase our awareness of certainly St. Martin de Porres care of the Spanish speakers. I says with a satisfi ed smile. remarks made before renewing this vital part of Church life.” Our Mother of Mercy School to hold fi rst Homecoming Weekend Oct. 31-Nov. 2 Our Mother of Mercy School 1. The new facility dedicated by ing to promotional material. will hold its fi rst Homecoming Bishop Vann May 21, includes Our Mother of Mercy School Weekend/Open House Celebra- building-wide Internet access, is located at 1007 East Terrell in tion Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Weekend a 23-station computer lab; a sci- Fort Worth. For more information activities will begin with Mass cel- ence laboratory; a state of the art and to make reservations for the ebrated by Bishop Kevin Vann at library media center, cafeteria, art Homecoming weekend, call the 11 a.m. Other activities will include room; and music center,” accord- school offi ce at (817) 923-0058. a Friends and Family Luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m., school tours, and “Back Down Memory Lane” reception from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Shamblee Library, 1062 Evans Ave., Fort Worth. On Saturday a prayer break- fast will be held at 9 a.m. followed by an alumni/student basketball game at 11 a.m. “Famous Mercy Burgers” will be available during the game. More school tours will be held from noon to 3 p.m. A Homecoming Praise Cel- ebration Mass will be held at Our Mother Mercy Church Sunday at 10 a.m. with a reception fol- lowing at noon in the school and additional tours. “Our Mother of Mercy School has been offering quality educa- tion to students in Fort Worth for more than 78 years. OMM proudly moved into its new 17,000 square foot facility March NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Page 7 Diocesan

Procession to lead from abortion referral Why Catholic? Information Sessions Oct. 26-30 center to Huntsville Prison’s Death Row “Why Catholic?” is based tion, the four-year program the diocese. Pastors, deacons, Cardinal DiNardo to lead on the four pillars of the Cat- includes workshops, retreats, parish ministers, staff, and echism of the Catholic Church and prayerful small group volunteers are invited to at- and offers in-depth informa- discussions that help parish- tend the gatherings, which Pilgrimage for Life Nov. 24 tion and insight into core ioners relate Catholic teach- will review training and other Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, beliefs, the sacraments, moral- ing to their everyday lives. steps necessary to launch the archbishop of Galveston-Hous- ity, and prayer. Developed Information sessions detail- program in parishes. Evening ton, will lead the Pilgrimage for by RENEW International, a ing specifi cs of the program and Spanish sessions are also Life in Huntsville, Texas, Nov. Newark, New Jersey-based and its implementation are planned to encourage as many 24. According to information Catholic ministry organiza- set for Oct. 26-30 throughout to participate as possible. provided by the Texas Catholic Conference (TCC), Catholics Parish and deanery presentations are open to everyone. For more information, contact from around the state are invited Father Carmen Mele OP, coordinator for WHY CATHOLIC? (817) 560-3300, ext. 262. to participate in the event, which begins at 9 a.m. Nov. 24 with DATE TIME CITY PLACE LANGUAGE the celebration of Mass at St. Sunday, Oct. 26 * 8 p.m. Fort Worth Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Thomas Church, 1323 16th St. in 10 a.m. Fort Worth Immaculate Heart of Mary English/Spanish Huntsville. Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Noon Fort Worth Holy Name Spanish At 10:30 a.m., pilgrims will Galveston-Houston greets Massgoers 3:15 p.m. Arlington St. Matthew Spanish participate in a mile-long prayer- after celebrating the fi rst Mass after 6 p.m. Fort Worth All Saints Spanish ful procession, led by the cardinal. Hurricane Ike at St. Patrick Church Members of the procession will on Galveston Island, Texas, Sept. Monday, Oct. 27 * 10:30 a.m. Granbury St. Frances Cabrini English gather at an abortion referral 28. (CNS photo/Erik Noriega, Texas 9:30 a.m. Fort Worth St. Rita English Catholic Herald) 11 a.m. Fort Worth St. Rita Spanish center — the Huntsville Health 3 p.m. Wichita Falls Our Lady Queen of Peace English Center at 2405 Ave. I in Huntsville 7 p.m. Wichita Falls Our Lady Queen of Peace English — and will process to the site people at all stages of life,” said 7 p.m. Wichita Falls Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish of the Texas Death Row, at the TCC executive director Andrew Huntsville Prison, 815 12th St. in Rivas. “This pilgrimage embod- Tuesday, Oct. 28 * 10 a.m. Arlington St. Joseph English 3 p.m. Fort Worth Catholic Center Staff English Huntsville. The pilgrimage will ies the Catholic teaching that all 7 p.m. Mineral Wells Our Lady of Lourdes Spanish conclude at the prison at noon. life is sacred, and encourages 7 p.m. Hillsboro Our Lady of Mercy English Pilgrims may also choose to us to remember and pray for a 7 p.m. Hillsboro Our Lady of Mercy Spanish stay at St. Thomas Church for Culture of Life.” adoration and guided refl ection The Texas Catholic Confer- Wednesday, Oct. 29 10 a.m. Grapevine, NE Deanery St. Francis of Assisi English on the Stations of the Cross and ence is the offi cial public policy 10:30 a.m. Fort Worth, WC Deanery Holy Family English 3 p.m. Mansfi eld St. Jude English on Catholic Social Teaching. voice of the Catholic Bishops of 3 p.m. Mansfi eld St. Jude Spanish According to press materi- Texas. The primary purpose of 7 p.m. Fort Worth Holy Family English als, the pilgrimage hosted by the conference is to encourage 7 p.m. Denton Immaculate Conception Spanish the TCC is designed to promote and foster cooperation and com- Thursday, Oct. 30 refl ection, prayer, and hope for munication among the dioceses 10:30 a.m. Denton, N Deanery Immaculate Conception English fullness of Church teaching on and the ministries of the Catho- 1:30 p.m. North Arlington, Deanery Most Blessed Sacrament English 7 p.m. Keller St. Elizabeth Ann Seton English the life and dignity of the hu- lic Church in Texas. For more man person, from conception to information on the Pilgrimage • EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to a number of delays in the production process for this issue of the North Texas Catholic, natural death. for Life, visit www.txcatholic. some of the dates in this chart will have passed when the paper arrives in households in the diocese. All information “As Catholics we embrace org and click on “Pilgrimage for sessions are printed here as a matter of public record and were all published in the Oct. 10 issue of the paper, as well. and recognize human dignity in Life” on the events page. National Bioethics Center speakers to address End-of-Life Conference, Oct. 31-Nov. 1

The second annual End-of- Care; and Andrew Rivas, execu- Archbishop Gomez has said Life Conference will be held Oct. tive director of the Texas Catholic that his focus on Catholic teach- 31-Nov. 1 at the University of the Conference. Legal experts and ing in end-of-life issues grew Incarnate Word, in the Rosenberg members of the Sisters of Charity from his mother’s decade-long Sky Room 847 E. Hildebrand of the Incarnate Word will also battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Avenue in San Antonio. The offer presentations at conference Terri Schindler Schiavo’s death conference is co-sponsored by the break-out sessions. in March of 2005 led to his deci- Archdiocese of San Antonio, the Topics to be presented at the sion to consult with medical and University of the Incarnate Word, conference include “An Over- theological experts and to offer CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health view of Catholic Health Care further educational opportunities Care, and the Texas Catholic and Bioethical Principles”; “What on the issue. Conference. Constitutes Ordinary/Extraordi- Continuing education credits The conference will begin at nary Means for End-of-Life Deci- are available to counselors, social 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31 with Mass sions?”; “The Moral and Ethical work and medical professionals celebrated by Archbishop José Considerations Surrounding wishing to attend the conference. Gomez of San Antonio, and will Brain Death”; “Pain Manage- The registration fee is $80 for one conclude at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, ment and Palliative Care”; and day of the seminar, or $155 for both Nov. 1. “The Verdict: Are Your Religious days. Registration fees include Presenters at the two-day Freedoms Protected if You Are a two luncheons and the Friday event will include Dr. John Hass, Pro-Life American?” evening cocktail reception. president of The National Catholic Registration for the confer- For more information about Bioethics Center; Father Tadeusz ence is available online through the conference or to register, Pacholczyk, director of education Basilica Press, publisher of Arch- visit the Basilica Press Web site for the bioethics center; Christina bishop Gomez’s 2007 booklet, at www.basilicapress.com or call McClean, RN, director of CHRIS- A Will to Live: Clear Answers on the publishing company at (888) TUS VNA Hospice and Palliative End-of-Life Issues. 570-5182. Page 8 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Diocesan / State Conference recognizes those in prison ministry, encourages others to serve

By John English fi nd a job is so important. mittee, and culminated with Correspondent Helping them to reintegrate a Mass at St. Bartholomew Photos by Stephen English with family is great, as well as Church in Southwest Fort helping them to come back to Worth. he importance society and their own com- Bishop Vann spoke on the munities, but the job is most fi rst day of the conference E of helping important. about the needs of inmates, those who’ve “If they can’t fi nd a job,” both former and those current- T he said, “how are they going ly serving sentences, and the served time in prison to pay parole fees and every- importance of remembering thing else they already owe that their spiritual needs must readjust to society with bills?” The reason many be fulfi lled, too. return to prison, he said, is “My fi rst experience with was addressed by because they cannot fi nd jobs, the prison ministry was doing Bishop Kevin Vann and get discouraged. Then, he a Mass on Christmas Eve,” said, “they go back to their old Bishop Vann said. “This must and a number of habits, and eventually end up have been around 1988. I back in prison.” celebrated Mass for the prison- guest speakers at the According to the TDCJ in ers on Christmas Eve, and the 2007, the rate of recidivism for thought that struck me was, Texas Catholic Cor- inmates involved in therapy or ‘I’m free to go, but they’re not.’ rectional Ministries’ counseling programs is nearly “Since I have been here, I ing in this area, and I thought ABOVE: Bishop Kevin Vann, 15 percent lower than for those have tried to get around as it would be good to meet left, speaks at the Texas Catholic third annual Crimi- who are not involved in such best as I can to the different other people who were doing Correctional Ministries’ third programs. prisons in the diocese. I’ve this kind of volunteer work, annual statewide criminal nal Justice Confer- Lopez said counseling pro- been to the Federal Prison in and learn a little more about justice conference as Deacon grams and support groups are Fort Worth a number of times, the TDCJ,” Lutz said. “I go Doots Dufour, director of ence Oct. 3-4 at the integral in helping ex-convicts and what struck me … was into three different units four Criminal Justice Ministry for the Radisson South Hotel become productive members that one of the men that comes times a week ... and I think an Diocese of Austin, looks on. of society. to Mass all the time came to impediment to a lot of people in Fort Worth. “The purpose of this confer- me and said, ‘thanks for not is that they feel it is dangerous. BELOW: Deacon Len Sanchez, ence is to make the people in forgetting us.’ That made a My worry was that I am not a diocesan director of Prison Richard Lopez, director of the Catholic Church aware of real impression on me.” Bible-quoting Christian, and Ministry, speaks at the Catholic Chaplaincy Support for the the needs within TDCJ and to The bishop said he has had I wasn’t sure that I would be Correctional Ministries. Texas Department of Criminal thank those who are already that kind of response over and able to do it,” Lutz recalled. Justice (TDCJ), said the most involved and let them know over again when he visits dif- “The reality is that the Bible important service people can of the effect and impact that ferent prisons. is the basis of the ministry, provide for individuals exit- they are having by coming in “Our faith can never be a but I don’t use it as a tool for ing the correctional system is and visiting the incarcerated,” private matter,” Bishop Vann services. something that’s not always Lopez said. said. “Especially for those who “I don’t fi nd it to be dan- easy to do. The two-day conference are hidden.” gerous at all. The prisoners “The biggest thing the aver- featured workshops, lectures, Milton Lutz, a prison minis- that are attending any type age person can do is help them guest speakers from the TDCJ try volunteer within the Arch- of Christian service typically get a job,” Lopez said. “It’s and the Texas House of Repre- diocese of Galveston-Houston, watch out for the people that hard, but to help these people sentatives Corrections Com- provides a Communion ser- give them. Most of them are vice to three prison units on a really trying to change,” he weekly basis and said he fi nds said. the work very rewarding. For more information on the Lutz said he made the trip Diocesan Ministry to the Incar- to the Fort Worth conference cerated and Their Families, con- for a several reasons. tact Deacon Len Sanchez at (817) “The Lord has got me work- 560-2452 or [email protected].

Bishop Kevin Vann and Deacon Len Sanchez speak with Sr. Nancy Hansen, SSSF (front), and Sr. St. John Begnaud, SSMN, at the conference on Texas Catholic Correctional Ministries. Sr. Hansen is the head of the Jail Ministry Committee for the Diocese of El Paso, and Sr. Begnaud is the coordinator of Prison Ministry at the More than 100 people attended the Texas Catholic Corrrectional Ministries third annual conference in Federal Medical Center at Carswell in West Fort Worth. Fort Worth on Oct. 3-4. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Page 9 Diocesan / State Volunteers from 12 parishes come together as Catholics to help local Habitat Build on Faith By Nicki Prevou hat’s ex- Editorial Assistant “W citing is ddie Mon- that, while we have all roe, a com- E the volunteers we need puter en- already signed up to gineer and an active complete this particu- parishioner at Holy lar home, people are Family Church in excited to get to work Fort Worth, is what on the next all-Catho- he calls a ‘hands lic home in the future.” on’ kind of person. – Karen Derrick, “When I get involved development offi cer for in something, I want Trinity Habitat to see things happen- As for beginning work on ing,” he says. “I want the next all-Catholic build in the future, Monroe would to make a difference, welcome the challenge, he said. and I want to see that “Everybody who has been St. Patrick Cathedral parishioner Charlie Carpenter, who serves as the Habitat build team leader for the cathedral (left), involved this year wants to do is shown at the Catholic build site with new home owner Brodrick Walker. Habitat home-owners must invest 300 hours of more,” he said. “This has been difference.” sweat equity in the construction of their homes, working side by side with volunteers and buying their homes with a no- interest mortgage held by Habitat. (Photo Courtesy of Trinity Habitat for Humanity) an incredible experience.” Because of that need, Mon- For more information about roe, a member of the parish odist church members are also Seton in Keller, Good Shepherd giving food, a temporary fi x, participating in a home-building Peace and Justice committee for building Habitat homes spon- in Colleyville, and St. Francis of to someone who needs help,” project, contact Trinity Habitat for the past fi ve years, says that he sored by their congregations, Assisi in Grapevine. he said. “We’re really and truly Humanity at (817) 926-9219 or is “delighted” to see the fruits is a way of celebrating Trinity “I’ve worked on Habitat helping to change their lives.” e-mail to www.TrinityHabitat.org. of several months of concen- Habitat for Humanity’s 20 builds before,” said Monroe. trated efforts. Monroe, along years of work, building nearly “It’s great for team-building. with Deacon Len Sanchez, di- 350 homes in Tarrant, Johnson, We’re all in it together, and it ocesan director of Community Parker, and Wise counties, said gives us a sense of being not and Pastoral Services, and key Trinity Habitat offi cials. just from our own parish, but parish leaders, has worked to After several months of part of a bigger picture in the mobilize hundreds of volun- fundraising, countless phone diocese.” teers from 12 parishes within calls, meetings, and plan- “What’s exciting is that, the Diocese of Fort Worth to ning sessions, the all-Catholic while we have all the volun- work on the fi rst Habitat for built home was fi nally a “go” teers we need already signed Humanity home to be spon- this summer, said Monroe. up to complete this particular sored by the diocese. Participating parishes contrib- home, people are excited to get With the strong support of uted funds to raise the $54,500 to work on the next all-Catholic Brother Paul McMullen, TOR, needed to sponsor the home. home in the future,” said Karen pastoral administrator of St. The fi rst scheduled day of Derrick, development offi cer ABOVE: Bishop Kevin Vann presented Trinity Habitat for Humanity offi cials Bartholomew Church in Fort building on the modest three- for Trinity Habitat for Human- with a $54,500 check on Oct. 9. This amount was raised by 12 parishes within Worth, Father Joseph Pem- bedroom, one bathroom home ity. the diocese to provide funding for the fi rst Catholic-sponsored Habitat home in berton, pastor of Holy Family in the Como neighborhood Gage Yager, executive Tarrant County. Shown with Bishop Vann are (left to right) Karen Derrick, Habitat development offi cer; Habitat Executive Director Gage Yager; Eddie Monroe, Church in Fort Worth, and of West Fort Worth, was Oct. director for Trinity Habitat for project coordinator and parishioner at Holy Family Church in Fort Worth; and Ann Humanity, stressed the im- Father Tom Craig, pastor of 7, said Monroe. Now that the Marie Brannan, build team leader for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Keller. St. Vincent de Paul Church in initial week of daily building portance of the parishioners’ (Photo by Chris Kastner) Arlington, Trinity Habitat for has been completed, volunteers work in a recent statement, “… BELOW: Volunteers from St. Patrick gather during the fi rst week of October to Humanity in Fort Worth began come in shifts each Saturday every life touched by Habitat work on the fi rst all-Catholic built Habitat home in the Diocese of Fort Worth. working with the diocese last for approximately three months home building — the home (Photo Courtesy of Trinity Habitat for Humanity) November. The local Habi- to work on the house. The buyer’s, the volunteer’s, and tat chapter, an affi liate of the home is scheduled to be com- the donors’ — is changed in the international Habitat nonprofi t pleted in mid-January. course of our work, even in as organization, which builds Volunteers from churches little time as it takes to build a quality, affordable homes with in Fort Worth — including St. single home,” said Yager. “In volunteer labor and dona- Patrick Cathedral, Holy Family, nearly 20 years of building tions of money and materials, Immaculate Heart of Mary, here, we’ve seen scores of lives approached diocesan offi cials St. Bartholomew, St. Andrew, changed, rebuilt on the rock of to invite participation in their and San Mateo — are work- faith in action. It’s a powerful organization’s 2008 Building on ing side-by-side with Catho- experience.” Faith celebration. lics from Arlington parishes Eddie Monroe agrees with The Building on Faith cam- St. Vincent de Paul and Most both Habitat offi cials. “It’s paign, in which Presbyterians, Blessed Sacrament, St. Michael good to know that by working Lutherans, and United Meth- in Bedford, St. Elizabeth Ann with Habitat, we’re not just Page 10 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Diocesan Diocese expands campus ministry resources

By Tony Gutierrez goal to double the number of Associate Editor students attending the student- Campus Ministries in the Diocese of Fort Worth Even as the Diocese of Fort organized Sunday Mass. Worth carries out its annual Father Kyle Walterscheid, City Institutions served Chaplains/Ministers “Sharing in Ministry” cam- director of Vocations for the paign, it has strengthened its diocese and former chaplain Arlington University of Texas at Arlington Lisa Campbell support for campus ministries for UTA, UNT, and TWU, (he Denton University of North Texas * Fr. Victor Cruz, HGN/ Janet across the diocese. This year’s also celebrated Mass for Texas Texas Woman’s University Wolf increased emphasis has in- Wesleyan University students) Fort Worth Texas Christian University Fr. Charles Calabrese cluded the addition of several and a UTA alumnus himself, Hillsboro Hill College ** Deacon Jim Poole full-time campus ministers in attributes part of the energy di- Stephenville *** Tarleton State University Fr. Philip McNamara, SAC Arlington and Denton, a full- rected toward campus ministry Wichita Falls Midwestern State University Debra Neely time chaplain in Denton, and to local parish involvement. other resources. Fr. Walterscheid said Catho- * Fr. Victor Cruz, HGN, and Janet Wolf serve both UNT and TWU as a joint ministry. Kevin Prevou, director of lics generally and college ** Deacon Jim Poole is a volunteer campus minister. The ministry at Hill College also serves stu- Youth, Young Adult, and Cam- students in particular, are com- dents from other denominations pus Ministry for the diocese, ing to a new awareness about *** Tarleton State University is served through the local parish, St. Brendan, rather than through said part of this emphasis is a campus ministry. “It’s a realiza- the Diocese of Fort Worth. result of the diocesan Synod in tion that our Catholic college 2002 being put into practice. students need to continue on in The pastoral plan issued by adult catechesis. Now that they then-Bishop Joseph Delaney have the freedom to choose states, “A task force, convened and explore in their faith, we by the Offi ce of Young Adult need to have Catholic centers Ministry, will prepare a de- that are strong that provide a tailed study of the needs of place where a Catholic college students at all of the college student feels at home.” campuses in our diocese and Fr. Walterscheid said minis- present an integrated, achiev- ters and chaplains are needed able plan to develop a visible to bring faith alive for students. Catholic presence there.” He also noted the connection Prevou said after meeting between campus ministry and with the campus ministers, he vocations. told them to come up with a “We do know at many other three-year strategic plan based universities, both secular and on Empowered by the Spirit, a private, that where they have document issued by the United Newman Centers, and the stu- States Conference of Catholic dents have a sense of support, Bishops in 1985. there are a signifi cant number “First thing is to have them of vocations to the religious life write a strategic plan,” he said. being cultivated,” Fr. Walters- Diocesan campus ministers (left to right) Lisa Campbell from UTA, Janet Wolf from UNT and TWU, “Rather than us telling them, cheid said. Debbie Neely from MSU, and Fr. Charlie Calabrese from TCU. they do some assessing of their Prevou said he hopes present reality.” the diocese will continue to “Bishop Vann has made a this as a priority,” Prevou ministries this year.” For example, Prevou said, strengthen the campus minis- commitment to develop this, said. “He wants to expand *Editors’ Note: This is the fi rst in Janet Wolf, campus minister at tries through comprehensive and so I’m very grateful to outreach to young adults a series of stories that will focus on UNT and TWU, developed the growth and expansion. his vision because he sees and that started with campus campus ministries in the diocese.

Chance visit leads woman to new ‘vocation’ as seminary chef

By Nancy Frazier O’Brien Sunday to the Fancy Food Show in Gardella said. Or she would call chef live at home, are “proud of me,” Catholic News Service Manhattan. Daniel Hinder, her mentor at Monroe Gardella said, although they are WASHINGTON (CNS) — A chance Father Szivos, spiritual director College, for advice or information on “sometimes a little upset that I don’t visit to a new Catholic church for at St. John Neumann Residence and a particular cooking method. cook at home.” Those duties fall Saturday evening Mass and a priest’s Hall, an alternate seminary forma- She also bakes a special cake each mostly to her husband, who has taken homily about vocations took Anita tion program at St. Joseph’s Seminary time one of the seminarians has a some culinary classes, she said. Gardella’s life in a different direction. in Yonkers, knew the chef at St. John birthday. Their mother’s dedication to learn- After Father Charles S. Szivos Neumann was planning to retire. He In December Gardella, 48, will ing has inspired some of her children preached about vocations to the told Gardella about the upcoming complete the journey toward a bache- to return to school — one daughter priesthood at the Church of St. Philip opening and now the mother of fi ve lor’s degree that began more than two is taking up business management, Neri in the Bronx borough of New spends her weekdays cooking lunch decades ago. She earned an associ- while a son is studying criminal York last year, Gardella approached and dinner for 27 seminarians from a ate’s degree in secretarial science from justice. the priest and asked “what they had wide range of countries. Monroe when her children — now “It’s motivating them to continue for women.” He inquired about her “The fi rst couple of weeks it was ages 21 through 29 — were young, their education and get better jobs,” interests and found out she was a stu- a little scary,” Gardella told Catholic but set her studies aside to raise her Gardella said. dent in the hospitality management News Service in a telephone inter- children with her husband, Tom. Although she is “defi nitely tak- and culinary arts program at Monroe view. But as she came to know the Her schedule is daunting. She ing a semester off” after earning her College in New Rochelle. seminarians from Venezuela, Myan- works from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon- bachelor’s degree, Gardella thinks The only reason Gardella was at mar, Mexico and other countries, days through Thursdays at the semi- she probably has not completed her St. Philip Neri that day was that her she also learned their food likes and nary, then attends classes from 6:30 education. regular parish, the Church of Our dislikes and came up with some new to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. “I’m thinking about a master’s Lady of Refuge, also in the Bronx, did recipes. Weekends are spent “looking for reci- degree, but I haven’t decided what to not have a Saturday vigil Mass and “They’d tell me what they like, pes and doing homework,” she said. study,” she said. “Maybe something her studies required her to go that and I’d look it up on the Internet,” Her children, four of whom still in pastoral ministry.” NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Page 11 Diocesan Page 12 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Viewpoints While experience of suff ering is evil, it unites us to Christ and allows us to share his love By Lucas Pollice vocation of love. Suffering is salvifi c in How profound it is that suffering, the very that it allows the human heart to show ne of the greatest experience of evil, seems to give birth to a new world mercy and love to those who suffer. Suf- fering calls man outside of himself and mysteries that face of love and mercy? The most evil event imaginable, moves him to make a gift of himself to the apparent “death of God” at Calvary would in another. us as Catholics is Pope John Paul uses the parable of O turn be the wellspring of divine mercy and love. the Good Samaritan to illustrate his the mystery of evil and suf- point. In the parable, the man who is fering in our lives. How can example, in remorse for committing a fi rst encyclical Redemptor Hominis, John to be loved is not any ordinary person, sin is also appropriate and good. Suffer- Paul states that “by His Incarnation, He, but is suffering. This suffering of the man a God who is all good and ing remorse allows us to realize we have the Son of God, in a certain way united on the roadside requires the response sinned and to respond through repen- Himself with each and every man” (Redemp- of love, in particular, merciful love. It is all-powerful allow suffer- tance and conversion. tor Hominis, On the Mystery of Redemption through suffering that Christ reveals to ing to exist in the world? To not suffer remorse after commit- and the Dignity of Man, 8). man his merciful love, and it is through ting a wrong would be said to be evil; If Christ is like us in all ways but the suffering of others that all follow- While this is one of the great something is missing that ought to be sin, then Christ also suffered like us. ers of Christ, in a particularly profound there. Therefore if suffering can be good He shared in our sufferings, and in an way, are to show that same merciful love mysteries of our faith, we in the physical and moral realm, then it intimate way united his sufferings with of Christ to others. is possible that in the light of the Cross ours through love. In turn this relationship For John Paul, suffering calls the still fi nd the answer in the of Jesus Christ, suffering can not only be is reciprocal. Suffering becomes salvifi c human person to love, and that merci- redemption of Jesus Christ good, but it can also become redemptive. when man unites his suffering in love to ful love is the appropriate response Christ’s. to suffering. He states, “The world of who brings light to all SUFFERING LEADS US TO GOD The redemptive quality of suffering human suffering unceasingly calls for, did not only apply to Christ’s sufferings, so to speak, another world: The world of things. First, the very experience of suffering but also to the sufferings of each and ev- human love, and in a certain sense, man in a certain way leads man to God. It is to ery believer, for their sufferings are now owes to suffering that unselfi sh love As the Catechism of the Catholic Church God that man puts his question concern- intimately united with Christ’s. As John which stirs in his heart and actions” (SD, states: “There is not a single aspect of ing the purpose and meaning of suffer- Paul II states, “In bringing about the 29). the Christian message that is not in part ing, and it is the God-man, Jesus Christ, Redemption through suffering, Christ This apparent paradox is at the heart an answer to the question of evil” (309). who fully reveals to man the answer has also raised human suffering to the level of the redemptive meaning of human Therefore, suffering can also take on through his suffering and death on the of the redemption. Thus, each man, in his suffering. How profound it is that suf- new meaning in light of the redemption cross. suffering, can also become a sharer in fering, the very experience of evil, seems of Christ. In fact, we can say that suffer- “For God so loved the world that the redemptive suffering of Christ” (SD, to give birth to a new world of love and ing can be redemptive, that is, brings us he gave his only Son, so that everyone 19). mercy? The most evil event imaginable, closer to and into communion with God. who believes in him might not perish John Paul is demonstrating that each the apparent “death of God” at Calvary This again is a great paradox of Christi- but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The and every instance of suffering, by would in turn be the wellspring of di- anity: How can suffering be redemptive? redemption of the world was accom- uniting it with the love of Christ, is now vine mercy and love. plished through suffering; a suffering impregnated with salvifi c meaning and John Paul sees this paradox as the WHAT IS SUFFERING? intimately united with love. purpose. Suffering is a source of hope heart of the redemptive meaning of Christ suffers innocently and volun- and salvation in the life of the Christian. human suffering: “Suffering is present First, we must defi ne exactly what tarily for the love of man. Thus, suffering More profoundly, suffering becomes a in the world in order to release love, suffering is. Many people would say is transformed from being man’s experi- means to conversion and deeper com- in order to give birth to works of love that suffering is evil, and if it is evil, then ence of evil, into his experience of love, munion with Christ. John Paul sees toward neighbor, in order to transform how can it be redemptive? Suffering is and a love that is redemptive. This is the conversion as the fruit of suffering. It is the whole of human civilization into a the experience of evil, but not necessar- new meaning of human suffering. through suffering that one realizes his ‘civilization of love’” (SD, 30). ily evil in itself. For example, having a Pope John Paul II states that in Christ, dependence upon God, his own weak- May we also embrace our own suffer- fi nger cut off is evil, for the body is de- “suffering “has entered into a com- ness and humility, and brings about a ings and unlock within them the power prived of the good of having 10 fi ngers. pletely new dimension and new order: It desire for union with God. of love and truly become sharers with The suffering one experiences is the has been linked to love, to that love which For the question of suffering is a Christ in the mystery of the redemption. experience of evil, but not evil in itself. creates good, drawing it out by means transcendent one. Suffering leads man to As St. Paul powerfully witnesses: “Now In fact, not only is suffering not evil in of suffering, just as the supreme good God, and it is in this sense that suffering I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, itself, but it is always in relation to a of the Redemption of the world was is particularly salvifi c. Suffering opens and in my fl esh I am filling up what is good, as it is in response to a good that drawn from the cross of Christ” (Salvifi ci the heart of man in a profound way to lacking in the affl ictions of Christ on is lacking. In fact, it could be possible for Doloris, The Christian Meaning Of Suffer- God. As John Paul contemplates, “To behalf of his body, which is the church suffering to be good and the lack of suffer- ing, 18). suffer means to become particularly sus- (Colossians 1:24). ing to be evil. The cross of Christ reveals that suffer- ceptible, particularly open to the salvifi c For example, if I put my hand on ing, when intimately united with love, powers of God, offered to humanity Lucas Pollice is director of a stove, I ought to feel pain so that I is the source of hope, goodness, and through Christ” (SD, 23). Catechesis and Adult Faith remove my hand before I am severely salvation, which strikes at the very roots Suffering also fosters virtue and Formation and RCIA for the burned. The suffering I am experiencing of evil. perseverance in the Christian walk, for diocese. Lucas holds a degree is the experience of evil, but the suffer- suffering, in view of the passion and cru- in theology from the Francis- cifi xion of Christ, is seen in the light of ing in itself is good and appropriate in OUR SUFFERING IS TRANSFORMED can University of Steubenville that my hand was prevented from being the resurrection and is a source of hope and has a master’s degree in BY CHRIST more damaged. Further, it would be evil and strength. theological studies from the Institute for if that suffering of pain was not present, as Pastoral Theology of Ave Maria University. Therefore, all human suffering takes it would be wrong or lacking if I were SUFFERING CALLS US He is an adjunct professor of theology with on new meaning in light of the cross not to experience the suffering of pain to the Cardinal Newman Institute in Fort of Christ. This is an important point TO GREATER LOVE respond appropriately to the situation. Worth. Lucas and his wife, Mary, have fi ve for Pope John Paul and follows from This can also be applied to the moral children, Cecilia, Nicholas, Timothy, Chris- a main theme in his pontifi cate. In his The redemptive meaning of human realm. The suffering one experiences, for suffering is also an occasion to fulfi ll the tian, and Julia. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Page 13 Views

Sometimes the ‘signs’ Fatalism Can Be of the times fatal Aren’t Very Clear By Susan E. Wills But at others... ome Catholics have lately ente- et’s keep doing what works, Sred the abortion L By Kathy Cribari Hamer debate, and with the fi ghting on all fronts, and gloomy pessimism vigorously opposing the Freedom or the past 40 or 50 years I have of Winnie the Pooh’s F been thinking that the traffi c signs in friend Eeyore, they of Choice Act (FOCA) which could Fort Worth’s Hulen Mall parking lot grumble about the erase these important gains. FOCA are useless, because they are all shaped failure to overturn the same, but they all say different Roe v. Wade. “Why allows for taxpayer funding of things. should we even try to abortions and would strike down When you approach them from the front, you can overturn Roe?” they read whether they are telling you to stop, turn only, or virtually every regulation that has go slow. From the other side, though, you don’t know if ask. “Nothing we do they are reminders of sales in the Disney store, direc- makes a difference.” been shown to reduce abortions, tions toward the nearest lemonade stand, or a request for applause. It’s just not clear. They say we’re supposed to The signs say one thing on one side and nothing on accept the reality of abortion, especially among teens. the other. the permanence of Roe, and try About 70 or 80 years ago when I was learning to to reduce abortions by lifting drive, the driving school (Daddy) and the driver’s people out of poverty. But license bureau’s study guide, reminded us that all traffi c poverty is only one of many signs have different shapes because they mean different factors infl uencing abortion abortions, for example, laws declined 15 percent. One study things. decisions. And these pessimists providing for parental involve- fi nds abstinence responsible Like a lot of other important documents of those seem unaware of notable gains ment, informed consent, restric- for two-thirds of the decline in days, we were required to memorize the important data already achieved. Through tions on taxpayer funding, and teen pregnancy from 1991-1995. in the driving manual. That paperback book was about pro-life laws, education, and a ban on the barbaric partial- Whereas one in three sexually the same size and shape as the Catholic school book pregnancy services, abortions birth abortion procedure. active teen girls will become that relentlessly asked the questions: “Who made you?” have declined over 31 percent Although some mistakenly pregnant (regardless of contra- “God made me.” “Why did God make you?’ “God in the U.S. since their peak of attribute declining abortions ceptive use), no abstinent girls made me to know Him, love Him, and serve Him in this 1.6 million in 1990. to increased contraceptive use, will face that challenge. world, and to be happy with Him in the next.” The abortion rate has the facts tell a different story. Let’s keep doing what As fi ne as that demonstration of memorization skills dropped by more than one- Between 1984 and 2004, the works, fi ghting on all fronts, seems, my knowledge of the Baltimore Catechism can’t third — to under 20 abortions abortion rate for girls under 18 and vigorously opposing the hold a fl ashlight (you don’t want to hold a candle near per 1,000 women — mainly plummeted more than 60 per- Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) antique paper products) to a recitation of my mother’s because there have been fewer cent. Rates for 18- and 19-year- which could erase these im- fi rst Real Estate Manual. unintended pregnancies. (I’ll olds dropped 48 percent. The portant gains. FOCA allows When Big Kate was studying for her license, I would explain why later.) And more decline tapers off for women for taxpayer funding of abor- hold her study guide and read her real estate questions, women who are pregnant are in their 20s and rates actually tions and would strike down in much the same way as she always quizzed me on choosing life. increase among women over virtually every regulation that spelling words. Together, my mother re-learned spell- How does the public regard 30. Are teens using more and has been shown to reduce ing, and I memorized the defi nitions of terms she would abortion? An October 2008 Ma- better contraception than older abortions, especially among need to pass her fi rst real estate test: “Agency: That rist poll fi nds that 60 percent of women? Ridiculous. Teen use teens. Let’s support expanded relationship between principle and agent, which arises Americans would ban all but of oral contraceptives has not services for women in need and out of a contract, either expressed or implied, written or 2-3 percent of abortions (some changed in over 12 years: only not the contraceptive approach oral, wherein the agent is employed by the principle to making exceptions only for one in six teen couples relies on that dehumanizes sexuality and do certain acts in dealing with a third party.” risk to the life of the mother, the pill, and miniscule percen- increases abortions. Clearly, I still remember everything I learned 80 to rape, and incest). Remarkably, tages use the more effective 100 years ago when I was 10 and Big Kate was, well, the abortion regime under Roe, implants or shots. Furthermore, Susan E. Wills is almost a realtor. which allows for abortion on as used by teens, pills have a assistant director Like you, I still remember the shapes of most signs demand for any reason throug- high failure (pregnancy) rate of of education and I studied to gain my fi rst license to drive. The “cross- hout pregnancy, is favored by 13 percent (over 12 months), ri- outreach, Secre- buck” is easy — it marks every “railroad crossing.” A only 8 percent of Americans. sing to a 48 percent failure rate tariat of Pro-Life down-pointing equilateral triangle means “yield.” And Within the narrow range of among cohabiting teens. Activities, U.S. a penant — unless it is waving at a football game--signi- regulations permitted by Roe, So what is driving the decli- Conference of Ca- fi es “no passing.” There are lots more. Congress and the states have ne in abortions among teens? tholic Bishops. Go to www.usccb. But the absolute easiest sign to recognize is a stop sign. enacted hundreds of laws that Since the early 1990s, the num- org/prolife to learn more about the have been shown to reduce ber of sexually active teens has bishops’ pro-life activities. SEE HAMER, P. 30 Page 14 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Diocesan With 60 years of service, two Sisters of St. Mary of Namur realize the Joy of Jubilee Story and photos by Sisters Gloria Cabrera and the associate superintendent of of St. Mary of Namur] — I was the tapestry of society, and the Kathy Cibrari Hamer Ginny Vissing, SSMN, used Catholic schools for the Diocese the only one who was doing the statement that made about God Correspondent large, fl owing scarves, prayer- of Fort Worth. She was the fi rst SSMN work. and his people. fully interpreting the music in woman to serve in that posi- “Here people’s lives have “Today we continue to or a commu- a way that has long been an tion, and, after two years, went been touched by the sisters celebrate the presence of God important element of worship on to serve as superintendent since 1909. It’s powerful and acting in our lives,” he said. nity known for for the sisters of this religious of Catholic schools for approxi- humbling at the same time.” “God who has lifted us up in F its strength, in- order. mately 10 years. In his homily, Msgr. Johnson the past does so now and will “It was a very moving cel- In 1975, she and Sister Mary emphasized the importance certainly continue to do so for telligence, and works, ebration,” said Sr. Mary Venard, Bonaventure Mangan, SHSp, of generational infl uences in our future.” explaining that because liturgi- co-founded Cassata Learn- and also for their cre- cal dance is not customarily ing Center, now Cassata High performed in parishes, Bishop School, an alternative school for ativity, the prelude to Kevin Vann had given special youth in need of personalized a recent jubilee Mass permission for its inclusion assistance to complete their prior to the Mass. high school education. In 1982, was both appropriate Msgr. Philip Johnson cel- Sr. Mary Venard was hired ebrated the anniversary Mass by the University of Texas at and beautiful. for the two sisters, who started Arlington’s (UTA) Community their novitiates one year apart. Service Development Center Two members of the Sisters Franciscan Fathers Warren in the School of Social Work in of St. Mary of Namur religious Murphy, Thomas Stabile, and 1982, where she worked for 15 congregation, Sister Mary Gerald Gordon, all of St. An- years. Venard Fulbright and Sister drew Parish, and Father Robert “I’ve had so many blessings Mary Fran Serafi no, celebrated Wilson served as concelebrants. in my life,” said Sr. Mary Ve- their 60-year anniversaries of In his homily, Msgr. Johnson nard. “Among those blessings vowed religious life Aug. 9 at spoke of the Gospel reading, is the fact that, while I was at St. Andrew Parish in Southwest Luke 1:39-56, which contains UTA, I was one of the very fi rst Fort Worth. The liturgy was the familiar canticle, The Mag- [social work professionals] to introduced by a sacred dance, nifi cat. He spoke of the mag- get a grant and to begin direct- prayed to the accompaniment nifi cence of the poetry, adding ing the AmeriCorps program of the hymn, “Holy Is His that the words, originally from in this country. It was just a Name.” a Jewish hymn, were “a real fabulous experience. I had those testimony to the Jewishness of AmeriCorps members work- that early church. ing all over Fort Worth and in “Those who lived with a Dallas, helping in all of these tradition used the language of community organizations.” that tradition to weave a rich The service she offered as a new tapestry. The threads of the leader in the AmeriCorps and tapestry in use before, only add Head Start early childhood pro- to the luster of the tapestry,” he grams, and in co-founding Cas- said, drawing a correlation with sata High School, are the efforts ABOVE: Sisters Mary Fran Serafi no (left) and Mary Venard Fulbright, SSMN, the Sisters of St. Mary. that are “engraved upon my stand together during the Mass during which both women celebrated their 60th “…The witness of our heart,” said Sr. Mary Venard. year of vowed religious life. religious communities, as well Sr. Mary Venard’s fellow BELOW: Sisters Gloria Cabrera and Ginny Vissing, SSMN, choreographed and offered prayerful movement to music prior to the anniversary Mass. as the church over the last 50 honoree, Sister Mary Fran, has TOP LEFT: The two honorees – who entered their novitiate years just one year lived in Virginia for the past years, have seen the struggle apart – embrace during the sign of peace at the liturgy. between the individual and 25 years, working in Vir- MIDDLE LEFT: Sr. Mary Venard hugs her nephew, Drew Pleat, at the reception unity and how that struggle ginia Beach and Norfolk as the following the anniversary celebration. is lived out by the desire and founder of a spiritual resource BOTTOM LEFT: Sr. Mary Fran greets well-wishers at the reception following the fi delity of all those who have center. She also taught at St. anniversary Mass. continued to keep their trust in Leo University in the Virginia the Lord,” said Msgr. Johnson. Tidewater area. A certifi ed According to their many spiritual director, Sr. Mary Fran friends and family members has continued on in her work who gathered to honor them at as a spiritual advisor since her their anniversary celebration, return to Fort Worth earlier this the two sisters have contributed year. their own unique weavings to “It is wonderful to be back what Msgr. Johnson referred to here with the sisters again after as a tapestry of tradition. not being part of a community,” Sr. Mary Venard she said. “I’m very involved was an educator with the leadership council for and a principal in our province. I want to focus on several Catholic the province and the commu- schools; she served nity, since I was not here for so as a leader with many years. the Cursillo Move- “I was so deeply moved by ment in Wichita the Jubilee celebration, and Falls, Houston, by being joined by people I and in Dallas, and have known for 60 years in the later was ap- Sisters of St. Mary. In Virginia, pointed to serve as people didn’t know the [Sisters NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Page 15 Diocesan White Mass challenges health care workers to live out faith By Tony Gutierrez ally celebrated on the feast here are responsibilities that must come together under the umbrella of Associate Editor of St. Luke, Oct. 18, but was the Church to plan projects to Photos by Wendy Pandolfo moved this year, so it wouldn’t “Tfrom our faith. We fi nd the presence of be of greater assistance to the confl ict with Sunday Mass. community at large.” ealth care pro- The white of the White Mass Christ in the healing and the plans and the re- In his homily, Bishop Vann fessionals and represents both the attire worn sponse of Christ: ‘Your faith has saved you.’” recalled that while there H by healthcare workers and were many blessings that students remembered the Church’s use of white as a – Bishop Kevin Vann come from new technology, symbol of hope and comfort to there also was an unexpected St. Luke, their pa- the ill and hospitalized. create fellowship to support care clinic through Catholic increase in depersonalization The Gospel reading from each other, and we want other Charities, said retired pediatri- and a lack of respect for hu- tron, Oct. 16 as they Matthew 9 recounted the students to understand what cian Dr. John Richardson of St. man life. He challenged those woman who was healed by Catholics are about,” said Ka- Andrew Church in Fort Worth. in the congregation to not only gathered for the Dio- touching Jesus’ cloak. tie White, president of MACS. At the guild-sponsored live out their faith on Sunday, cese of Fort Worth’s “There are responsibili- Denika Means, former reception after the Mass, its but every day in their work ties that must come from our vice-president of MACS and members spoke about medical environment. fourth annual White faith,” Bishop Vann said, St. Patrick parishioner, said needs in the community. “We “Your call is to make the speaking to the calling of those attending the Mass helped have a need right here in Fort words of these pages in St. Mass at St. Patrick in the healing professions. “We remind her that her future role Worth,” said Dr. Bill Lorimer, Matthew come to life for the fi nd the presence of Christ in as a physician is a calling, not a family physician. “We have people that come to you. May Cathedral with Bish- the healing and the plans and just a job. people in our city who can’t St. Luke intercede to help us op Kevin Vann. the response of Christ: ‘Your “It’s always meant a lot to get medical care,” he said, not- be messengers of the Lord,” faith has saved you.’” me that Bishop Vann was in ing that undocumented aliens Bishop Vann said. “Your pres- Bishop Vann recounted his The Mass was organized the medical fi eld. I think it’s can’t receive ongoing care ence, your faith, brings the years as a medical technologist by the Medical Association of great that he understands it’s from some facilities. He also presence of Christ to those before he entered the seminary. Catholic Students (MACS), of a vocation; it’s not just an oc- spoke of a need for people in in need,” he said, also call- “Somehow I began to have a the University of North Texas cupation. We’re called to serve the fi eld of medical Spanish. ing attention to the need for sense, this is where God is in Health Science Center in Fort God,” Means said. Dr. Michael Parker of St. Catholics in the medical fi eld all of this,” he said. “In all of Worth, and the St. Luke Physi- The St. Luke’s Guild was Patrick’s, responding to the to bring medical ethics and the this technology, there still had cians’ Guild. re-established in the diocese presentations said, “I think it’s respect for life at all stages into to be suffering.” “We wanted to help our stu- a few years ago, with the goal fantastic that the healthcare dialogues with their colleagues The White Mass is gener- dents understand their faith, of eventually opening a health workers in Tarrant County get and patients.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: • Dr. Bill Lorimer, speaks on behalf of Catholic Charities about the medical needs in the community. • Rijo Philip, vice president of the Medical Association of Catholic Students, based out of the UNT Health Science Center, reads during the White Mass. Philip coordinated the liturgy. • MACS treasurer Caitlin Seykora reads during Mass. • Bishop Kevin Vann celebrates the White Mass with Deacon Len Sanchez, Fr. Luke Robertson, TOR, and Fr. Michael Kmiotek, CFR (Fr. Richard Flores, rector of St. Patrick Cathedral is not pictured). • Medical students Tate Rubley and Meghan Schott bring the gifts to the altar. Page 16 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Page 17 Young Adults broaden YAM growing in Denton and Wichita Falls ministry throughout diocese

Photos Courtesy of ship through involvement in at a critical time in their lives,” Hispanic Youth and Young Adult Cannon and her husband, Young Adult Council school activities, he has had to says Prevou. “Fortunately, here Ministry. “There is an enormous Cary, are registered parishioners seek new relationships to combat in the Diocese of Fort Worth, we need to include young people in at St. George Parish on the near wenty-four the loneliness and boredom that have many exceptional young the life of the church and to re- Northeast Side of Fort Worth year-old Bryan initially accompanied his new, adults with impressive leader- spond to their needs, regardless and also attend Mass and parish T independent lifestyle. ship skills and the desire to bring of their culture.” events at her home church, St. Baines’ life has un- Baines, at a co-worker’s urg- other young Catholics together It is encouraging to see the Rita Parish in East Fort Worth, ing, visited the diocesan Web site in a variety of ways. They have diocesan Web site’s Young Adult where Cannon was active in dergone a dramatic to seek a young adult-friendly worked very hard to create the Ministry page increasingly fi lled youth ministry as a teenager. parish. After sending an e-mail diocesan Young Adult Council, with information about various Her extensive involvement as a change in the past 18 to the contact for the young adult which has now been in existence liturgies, athletic events, social leader in campus ministry activi- group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for one year.” gatherings, and service opportu- ties at the University of Texas in months. Church in Keller, he soon found Prevou is an ex-offi cio member nities at the parish and diocesan Austin also shaped her strong Fr. James Flynn, associate pastor of St. John the Apostle Church in North himself regularly attending Sun- of the council’s core team, which level, says Prevou. commitment to service within the Professional musician Vince Lujan offers a presentation, “Following your dreams by Faith,” at the April 15 Theology on Tap at Los Since graduating from col- Richland Hills, speaks at the Wing Pit during Denton’s Theology on Tap while day Mass and eating lunch with is comprised of two co-coordina- “However, we are not starting church. Vaqueros restaraunt in the Stockyards area of Fort Worth. lege in May of 2007, the young he was associate pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Denton. (Photo a group of young adults from the tors, a secretary, a treasurer, and from scratch in young adult min- She is pleased with the con- aerospace engineer has moved Courtesy of Denton TOT) parish. Father Tom Kennedy, who serves istry in this diocese,” he adds. “A tinuing movement and growth from his childhood home of His new friends told him as the group’s spiritual advisor. great deal of work has already in young adult ministries across The U.S. bishops’ 1996 Young adults from other Columbus, Ohio, to Fort Worth, about a recently-formed diocesan All council members participated been done to build parish-based the diocese, says Cannon. “And, document, Sons and Daughters parishes in the Northwest lived in his own apartment for young adult council, and he at- in a discernment process in order young adult ministries, and on the council, we have really of the Light: A Pastoral Plan for Deanery, as well as students at the fi rst time, and, instead of tended his fi rst meeting in Febru- to select team leaders for several important training has also been committed people in every single Ministry with Young Adults, Midwestern State University fi nding friends and companion- ary of this year. He now serves areas of outreach. The leaders, offered for the past 11 years.” leadership role. We feel we are on defi nes young adults as in- (MSU), now gather to plan as treasurer for the council and representing a variety of parish- Paul Combest, now on staff the right track, we are growing, dividuals in their late teens, events together, said Frazier. participates in its monthly meet- es, take responsibility for ath- at Nolan Catholic High School, and we have new people at every twenties, and thirties. While “I’m excited about the growth ings and other sponsored events letic events, vocations, publicity, served as diocesan director of monthly meeting, young adults opportunities for parish and I’m seeing,” she added. as frequently as he can. retreats, training and leadership Young Adult and Campus Min- who want to get involved, to diocesan-level involvement Abigail Caperton, a 24 year- “Normally I’m a very shy per- development, peer community istry from 1996 to 2007. Combest grow in their faith, and to make are available for members old parishioner at Immaculate son,” says Baines. “By getting in- activities, service and justice, and was instrumental in starting the new friends.” of this age group within the Conception Church in Denton, volved with the parish group and Theology on Tap programs in popular Theology on Tap (TOT) Fr. Kennedy attends most Tarrant County area, ministry said that young adults from with the diocesan council, I’m both the Fort Worth and Denton program in the diocese, notes council meetings, Young Adult leaders in other areas of the parishes in the North Dean- meeting so many people from areas. Prevou. Each spring and fall, Ministry trainings, and as many LEFT: Members of the diocesan young adult council vote on a proposal at the September council meeting. Shown (left to right), diocese are also working to ery, including members of the different churches, introducing Representatives from all dioc- approximately 100 young adults young adult activities as he can. are council members Laura De Larranaga from the UTA; Lisa Campbell, director of campus ministry at UTA; and Marion Cannon, reach out to this age group, Denton-area Jóvenes young myself to new people, and I’m esan Catholic Campus Ministries, gather for four consecutive “The level of commitment I’ve council co-coordinator. RIGHT: Rosa Flores from St. Bartholomew Church sells t-shirts at Los Vaqueros during Theology on Tap. the younger members of adult Hispanic group, together building my Catholic faith with the diocesan Single Adults Min- weeks to hear dynamic speak- seen among council members is “Generation X” — individuals with Catholic students from people who share my values. It istry, and the Jóvenes diocesan ers address topical faith issues incredible,” he says. “The growth “comes from a time in my life Council is on the right track in ated for the gifts they have to ages 25 to 45 — and “Millenni- Texas Woman’s University and turns out that this was exactly ministry for Spanish-speaking in a relaxed atmosphere. “Many that has come about has been when I felt most abandoned by trying to offer that kind of sup- share.” als,” ages 18 to 24. from the University of North what I was looking for.” young adults are also members of our council members fi rst amazing. The most exciting as- the church,” he admits. “There port, since all young adults are For more information about the “We have a core group [of Texas in Denton, get together Kevin Prevou, diocesan of the council, allowing them to become active after attending pect of the council is the service, was so little for us. That’s one of invited to attend its monthly Young Adult Council, visit the young adults] that is involved on the second Tuesday of each director of Youth, Young Adult, network, exchange resources, TOT,” says Prevou. the ministry, as young adults the reasons why I think this min- meetings, says Fr. Kennedy. “In Young Adult Ministry page on the in volunteer outreach and month at a local restaurant and Campus Ministry, says that and keep each other informed Marion Short Cannon, a 25 help out at the Food Bank, lead istry is so important, because our this fi rst year, it has been excit- diocesan Web site at www.fwdioc. service in the community and to listen to speakers discuss Baines’ story is not unusual. about opportunities for build- year-old consultant for a na- clothing drives, and participate young adults walk away from ing to see new people come to a org, or e-mail to [email protected] participating in social events matters of faith, at Denton’s “Young adults are hungry for ing support for Catholic young tional accounting fi rm, is one in Habitat builds. Their service the network created for teens, meeting for the fi rst time and to or call (817) 560-2452 ext. 261. together,” said Monica Frazier, “edition” of Theology on Tap. community, for connection, to adults across the diocese. young adult who heard about the speaks to their desire to reach out and we haven’t had any structure quickly realize that the council is director of adult formation Area young adults also receive ongoing faith formation “By working together, we council at an October 2007 TOT to the church and to the world.” in place to support them as they a safe place, a loving place, and at Our Lady Queen of Peace participate together in pro- Fr. Tom Kennedy and diocesan council as adult Catholics, and to feel share information about events event, and became one of two Fr. Kennedy’s interest in sup- grow older.” everybody is accepted for who Church in Wichita Falls. “This life events, volunteer work, co-coordinator Chris Kastner participate both challenged and mentored as and ideas,” says Sister Elvira co-coordinators for the council in porting Young Adult Ministry The diocesan Young Adult they are. They are truly appreci- is the stage when members monthly social hours, and at the September council meeting. they make important decisions Mata, MCDP, diocesan director of February of this year. of this age group are most in cultural events, said Caperton. need of support, in terms of “I defi nitely see things mov- the decisions they are mak- ing forward,” she said. “More ing in their lives. I feel we are and more people are coming building momentum, provid- up to me after Mass to ask for ing different opportunities more information, and they for singles and also for young are e-mailing and asking about couples, many of whom are what is happening. We’re just starting their families.” growing and growing.”

ABOVE: Young adults from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Fort Worth wait for a session to begin at the regional young adult ministry conference, “God’s Love: Written on Our Hearts.” Approximately 40 young adults from the Diocese of Fort Worth traveled to Austin in December 2007 to participate in the conference. RIGHT: Young adults from the Diocese of Fort Worth pose at the Renaissance A group of young adults cut loose following a kickball tournament in March at St. Young adults play fl ag football in the tournament last November at St. Michael Church Young adults from various parishes gather at the Trinity Habitat for Humanity all-Catholic built home site in October. An all-young Austin Hotel in Austin at the 2007 young Michael Church in Bedford. in Bedford. adult, Catholic build team goes to local Habitat sites on the fourth Saturday of each month to offer volunteer service. adult conference. Page 18 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Diocesan / National Faithful Citizenship talk clarifi es Bishops’ teaching, sparks discussion

FROM PAGE 1 LEFT: Angela Walters, director of Insights and information con- Catholics Respect Life, speaks with tained in the bishops’ document Deirdre McQuade following her will help voters sort through the presentation. issue “soup” that defi nes the RIGHT: Bishop Kevin Vann shares a light election process, McQuade ex- moment with McQuade at the conclusion plained. Health care, education, of the Oct. 16 seminar. The bishop has crime, and affordable housing strongly encouraged the careful reading are all worthy concerns, but not of the Faithful Citizenship document. all issues have the same moral BELOW: Several priests of the diocese equivalence. attended the seminar, including (left to “There are certain acts that right) Fr. Luis Runde, OFM; Fr. Tom are intrinsically evil,” she said, Kennedy; Fr. Kyle Walterscheid; and employing the philosophical Fr. David Bristow. (Photos by Joan term for something that is never Kurkowski-Gillen) justifi ed and must always be opposed. A prime example of that is the taking of innocent human life fi ve teachable moments on how or “faithful citizenship” every by abortion or euthanasia. Even to change the hearts and minds four years. As of late September, the argument that suggests ter- of people. more than 1.7 million copies of minating a pregnancy prevents “We’re called more broadly Forming Consciences for Faithful suffering for a deformed or sick and fundamentally not just to Citizenship were sold in both unborn child is wrong. vote and vote well but to trans- English and Spanish. In 2004, “Life is a fundamental good,” form the culture,” McQuade said. 1.3 million copies of the bishops’ the speaker insisted. “If we know “We need a just society where publication were sold, accord- someone is going to suffer, we the weak, the voiceless, the most ing to Theresa Brown, associate don’t take it out on the sufferer. oppressed, and the most at-risk director for marketing, sales and We care for that person. It’s hard. are held up and their good is services at USCCB Publishing. It’s challenging.” promoted. When we serve the The destruction of human life in conscience.” with a woman at Jacob’s Well to weakest among us we build up has grave moral consequences And despite Roe v. Wade — the offer tips on persuasive and civil the true common good.” and is not just a matter of indi- 1973 Supreme Court decision that discourse. Shay Forson, a secretary at vidual choice, McQuade said, legalized abortion — legislative “It’s always challenging to dis- St. Mary the Virgin Church in quoting paragraph 22 from the strides have made an impact by cuss emotional, life issues espe- Arlington, said the seminar document. And a legal system requiring parental notifi cation cially during an election season,” provided talking points she For a wide range that violates the basic right to for minors and informed consent the USCCB spokesperson told the can use while discussing issues life is fl awed. for women. Bans on state fund- North Texas Catholic. “The bishops with children and other family of educational and “There’s a line drawn in the ing helps reduce the number of call us to a rich engagement in the members. other resources to sand,” she stated, referring to procedures performed. public square and voting is just “I sometimes get phone calls, the Church’s commitment to “These are all very valu- one part of that.” and the information I learned help share Faithful complete legal protection under able laws,” the speaker added. Learning about the issues, the here will help me explain the the law of all human life from con- “They’ve been incremental, but candidates, and discussing the Church’s position,” she said. Citizenship, go to www. ception until natural death. “We they’ve made a difference.” issues with others is also part The U.S. Conference of Catho- faithfulcitizenship.org. cannot go beyond it … condon- McQuade’s evening presenta- of the decision-making process. lic Bishops issues a document on ing and endorsing intrinsically tion to the general public used the According to McQuade, the Catholic teaching and its connec- evil acts. They bind everybody Gospel story of Jesus’ encounter narrative of Jacob’s Well offers tion to “political responsibility”

Bishops’ committee to promote, protect marriage

FROM PAGE 1 to same-sex couples to comply serve as a consultant. with an Oct. 10 decision of the Initial plans include the re- “The direct state Supreme Court. In addition, distribution of the 2003 USCCB voters in California, Arizona, statement Between Man and attempt to restructure and Florida are to vote Nov. Woman: Questions and Answers the institution of 4 on proposed constitutional For Your Marriage, an engaging screen offers topics: “For Every About Marriage and Same-Sex amendments that would defi ne Web site created by the United Couple”; “Preparing for Your Mar- Unions to dioceses, parishes, and marriage places the marriage as the union of one man States Conference of Bishops riage”; “Caring for Your Marriage”; schools around the country and and one woman. in the summer of 2007, offers a and “About Catholic Marriage.” the development of a brief video family, society, and “There has been an erosion of Web-savvy interactive look at Another feature allows view- on marriage that will be available institutional and cultural support various aspects of married life ers to follow along with “Sarah’s on the Internet and through social the institution of for the time-honored understand- from preparation for the wedding Blog” as she prepares for her wed- networking sites. marriage itself in a ing of the institution of mar- to leaning into each other in the ding and lifetime commitment. In a letter to his fellow bishops riage,” Archbishop Kurtz said in later years of life. “Marriage Rx” according announcing the initiative, Arch- precipitous position.” the interview with Catholic News Currently nine people offer to the site, “looks at common bishop Kurtz said the conference Service. One of the committee’s insights into how they keep their challenges — fi nances, in-laws, wants to “make known the unique- —Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, goals is to fi nd “the best ways to marriages alive, by answering the sexuality — and offers a helpful ness and beauty of the institution be effective advocates” for tradi- banner-displayed question, “What ‘prescription.’” of marriage,” while at the same precipitous position,” he said in tional marriage, he added. have you done for your marriage For Your Marriage is worth time addressing “inadequacies in the letter. “It may also bring seri- The archbishop said much of today?” By clicking one of the nine spending some time with. The the ongoing public debate on the ous consequences to the church as the committee’s work will paral- engaging pictures, the visitor to Web address is www.foryour- nature of marriage through educa- she seeks to carry out her sacred lel the National Pastoral Initiative the site gets to hear what other marriage.org. tion and public advocacy.” mission in our society.” for Marriage, a multiyear effort everyday folks of varying ages It’s a good example of how the “The direct attempt to restruc- Within the fi rst month of the ad launched by the bishops in 2005 and ethnicities have to say about USCCB’s Catholic Communica- ture the institution of marriage hoc committee’s establishment, to communicate “the meaning making their marriages work. tions Campaign money is put to places the family, society, and the Connecticut was expected to and value of married life for the A set of topics at the left of the good use. institution of marriage itself in a begin issuing marriage licenses church and for society.” NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Page 19 National U.S. bishops from New York to San Antonio urge Catholics to study candidates’ views on life issues

WASHINGTON (CNS) — In for abortion and other intrinsic — especially for the unborn, the Faithful Citizenship acknowledges how to cast their vote in light of the weeks leading up to the elec- evils should not partake in or aged, and the sick. Unless the right that one may only vote for a church teaching on abortion. tions, several U.S. bishops have be admitted to the sacrament of to life is protected, all other rights politician who supports policies The letter, signed by Brooklyn been writing pastoral letters, Holy Communion.” in our society are at risk.” supporting legalized abortion for Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and columns in diocesan newspapers, “I will be vigilant on this sub- Bishop William E. Lori of truly grave moral reasons, a con- Bishop William F. Murphy of letters to the editor, and blog ject,” he added in the letter dis- Bridgeport, Connecticut, chair- scientious voter must question Rockville Centre, who chairs the entries urging Catholics to look tributed at all diocesan parishes man of the U.S. bishops’ doctrine what grave moral issue rises to U.S. bishops’ Committee on Do- closely at where candidates stand as part of Respect Life Weekend committee, also quoted Faithful the level of nearly 49 million lives mestic Justice and Human Devel- on life issues. in the diocese. Citizenship in his Oct. 2 blog at lost to the evil of abortion.” opment, said how to vote is “not “The right to life is the right In the U.S. Catholic Church, www.bishoploriblog.org, stress- He also said a politician “who a dilemma for the bishops.” through which all others fl ow. October is observed as Respect ing the point it makes that there opposes abortion should not go The bishops emphasized that To the extent candidates reject Life Month and the fi rst Sun- are “intrinsically evil actions” unchallenged, if he or she adopts Catholics need to “ look at the this fundamental right by sup- day in October, Oct. 5 this year, which “must always be rejected positions that undermine human whole teaching of the church on porting an objective evil, such was designated as Respect Life and opposed and must never be dignity in other ways.” justice and peace, serving the as legal abortion, euthanasia, or Sunday. supported or condoned.” Two New York bishops wrote poor and advancing the common embryonic stem-cell research, A statement from Chicago “In our nation,” he wrote, to The New York Times disputing good — beginning with a fun- Catholics should consider them Cardinal Francis E. George and “abortion is at the forefront of a Sept. 17 article in the newspa- damental priority on protecting less acceptable for public offi ce,” the other Illinois Catholic bishops these intrinsically evil actions.” per that described a “running innocent human life from direct said a statement released Oct. 2 stressed the need for Catholics He pointed out that “while debate” among Catholics about attack as in abortion.” by the New York bishops. to strongly consider the sanctity The statement, Our Cherished of human life when voting and Right, Our Solemn Duty, signed to also recognize “a hierarchy” by New York Cardinal Edward among these issues. M. Egan and the state’s other The statement Our Conscience Catholic bishops, said it is “the and Our Vote was issued Sept. 22 rare candidate who will agree through the Illinois Catholic Con- with the church on every issue.” ference and is available online at MCI75BÈHF98I7956CFH=CBG But they also noted, citing the U.S. www.catholicconferenceofi llinois. bishops’ 2007 document, Forming org. Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, “The direct and intentional 6MDFCACH=B;56CFH=CBG" that “not every issue is of equal destruction of innocent human moral gravity.” life from the moment of concep- “The inalienable right to life tion until natural death is always of every innocent human person wrong,” the statement said. “It is =:MCI5;F99 CDDCG9 outweighs other concerns where not just one issue among many Catholics may use prudential and must always be opposed.” H<9Å:F998CAC:7

INTERNATIONAL Persecuted Orissa Christians NEWSBRIEFS fi nd solace at Missionaries of

Pope canonizes four saints, calls Charity-run compound

for end to violence in Orissa state By Anto Akkara VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI canonized Catholic News Service four new saints, including the fi rst native-born saint from JANLA, India— Christians India, where Christians recently have come under attack who fl ed sectarian violence in from Hindu gangs. After the two-hour liturgy in St. Peter’s India’s Orissa state said they have Square Oct. 12, the pope made a pointed appeal for an been comforted by the Mission- end to violence against India’s Christian minority. He spoke aries of Charity nuns sheltering after declaring sainthood for St. Alphonsa Muttathupanda- them at a local compound. thu, a nun from southwestern India who was known for her holiness during a lifetime of suffering. The other new saints “I am very happy here. It helps included an Italian priest, a Swiss missionary sister and an me overcome the trauma of recent Ecuadorean laywoman. The pope said their lives of faith weeks,” said Samuel Nayak, and sacrifi ce should inspire contemporary Christians in all who is from a village in Orissa’s walks of life. As he pronounced the canonization decree, Kandhamal district, the scene of enthusiastic pilgrims waved fl ags and held up pictures of Hindu attacks on Christians since the new saints. After the liturgy, the pope called for an end late August. to violence against Indian Christians, in the wake of attacks “We had heard of Mother on church personnel and institutions. “As the Christian Teresa’s love for the poor. Now faithful of India give thanks to God for their fi rst native we are lucky to experience it,” said daughter to be presented for public veneration, I wish to Nayak, a Catholic camping at the Sister Nirmala Joshi, superior general of the Missionaries of Charity, right, visits assure them of my prayers during this diffi cult time,” he compound in Janla. Blessed Moth- a camp for displaced people Oct. 4. The camp, operated by the Missionaries said. er Teresa of Calcutta founded the of Charity, is located in Janla in the eastern Indian state of Orissa. At least 52 Missionaries of Charity. people people have been killed in anti-Christian violence in Orissa. The violence Nayak spoke to Catholic News has led to more than 20,000 mainly poor villagers taking refuge in camps and Trust enables young people to dis- Service while cooking food for the shelters. (CNS photo/Anto Akkara) displaced people in Janla, nearly cover God, Taizé leader tells synod 20 miles from Bhubaneswar, small groups, listening to the their hearts in prayer inspires us,” VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Despite the many diffi culties as- Orissa’s capital. As of Oct. 9, more ordeals the displaced have ex- she said. sociated with evangelizing and catechizing young people, than 400 Christians were camping perienced. Violence in Orissa began Aug. today’s youths are still thirsty for spiritual sustenance, said at the compound. Sister Nirmala Joshi, superior 24, the day after a prominent the head of an ecumenical community. Brother Alois Leser, “The atmosphere here, the love general of the Missionaries of Hindu leader was killed. Even prior of the ecumenical monastic community of Taizé, and attention we get, makes us Charity and Mother Teresa’s though a Maoist group claimed re- France, told participants at the world Synod of Bishops on forget our sorrows,” said Nayak, successor, said: “Please do not sponsibility, Hindu radical groups the Bible that the community has several concrete sug- who ran a grocery store in his call them refugees. They are our blamed the murder on Christians. gestions for helping young people rediscover God and village and lost his life savings family members. At least 52 people have died as his word. “It is essential to welcome (young people) in an when Hindu fundamentalists “It is a joy to watch them. They Hindu fanatics burned down atmosphere of trust that will enable them to discover God burned all 13 Christian houses do everything voluntarily, and 4,500 houses and 100 churches. already lives in them,” even for those who start out hav- in his village. we do not have to tell them any- Prime Minister Manmohan ing very little faith, he said in his Oct. 11 address. He said Father Udainath Bishoyi has thing,” said Sr. Nirmala, who had Singh has decided to visit Kan- the community’s founder, Brother Roger Schutz, sought to been living at the compound been camping with the displaced dhamal, the Asian church news make the way the Liturgy of the Hours is celebrated in the monastic community more accessible to young people and teaching a dozen high school Christians for a week. agency UCA News reported by simplifying the service and aiding prayer in a way that students there. She said what impressed her Oct. 9. helps lead people to experience “a personal encounter “Here all of us are equal in sor- most was the faith of the Chris- UCA News reported the same with God.” rows,” said Fr. Bishoyi, former vice tians. day that Hindu extremists con- rector at St. Paul’s minor seminary “They may have lost every- tinue to attack Christians and burn in Balliguda. The priest has been thing. But the way they pour out their houses in Orissa. on the run like thousands of other Global food crisis caused by selfi sh- Christians from Kandhamal. ness, speculation, says pope “They (the students) are very VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI denounced the sad, but are very happy that the TRIDENTINE MASS continuing shortages of food around the world and said the sisters have arranged books for causes included selfi shness and “unbridled speculation.” them to continue their studies,” Latin Indult Mass he added. At the root of global hunger is a prevailing materialist cul- : p.m. Sundays ture among developed countries, in which the needs of the Half a dozen tents have been poor are routinely forgotten, the pope said. His comments pitched at the compound to run St. Mary of the Assumption Church came in a written message Oct. 16, World Food Day. The special classes for the children.  W. Magnolia, Fort Worth text was addressed to Jacques Diouf, director-general of Several Missionaries of Charity the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. The pope said nuns — among those displaced High Mass Second and Fourth sundays it was clear, even during recent months of food scarcity in — are working with the stu- Low Mass First and Third Sundays places around the globe, that the international community dents. has the resources to feed all the world’s people. Instead, Although they have been poverty coexists with abundance, he said, and he gave working to accommodate the several reasons. First, he pointed to the “race for consump- increasing number of Christians tion” that has not slowed even during the recent food short- reaching the center daily, nuns ages and that hurts the nutritional capacity of poorer coun- could still be seen sitting in tries. Second, he said international negotiations have failed to “curb the selfi shness of states or groups of countries or to put an end to the unbridled speculation that is affecting the mechanisms of pricing and consumption.” NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Page 21 National / International Archbishop Gómez hopes to see real work on immigration after election NATIONAL NEWSBRIEFS JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (CNS) “We have to insist that those — Archbishop José H. Gómez of who come to our country respect Bishop Holley calls for end to target- San Antonio said he would like our laws,” the archbishop added. to see a moratorium on new state “If they are here illegally, they can’t ing of black women for abortions and local immigration legislation expect to escape punishment.” WASHINGTON (CNS) — A leading black Catholic bishop and echoed an earlier call by the But he suggested that “in- called on African-Americans to “defend our community” body of U.S. bishops for an end tensive, long-term community against an abortion industry that he said is performing to federal enforcement raids. service would be a far more con- abortions on minority women at a disproportionate rate. “We need to fi nd a way to stop structive solution than deporta- Auxiliary Bishop Martin D. Holley of Washington, who chairs lashing out at the problem and tion. the U.S. bishops’ Subcommittee on African-American Affairs to start making sensible policy,” “This would build communi- and serves on their Committee on Pro-Life Activities, was the archbishop told Catholic ties rather than tear them apart,” commenting on a report by the New York-based Guttmacher public policy offi cials during a the archbishop said. “And it Institute on abortion trends between 1974 and 2004. The rally at the Missouri Capitol in would serve to better integrate report found that although abortion rates for all racial and Jefferson City. the immigrants into the social and ethnic groups had declined between 1989 and 2004, the “This is a national crisis and moral fabric of America.” rates now range from 11 per 1,000 non-Hispanic women to 28 per 1,000 Hispanic women and 50 per 1,000 black it calls for national leadership,” He noted that “the church’s women. In 2004, 37 percent of all abortions performed in added the prelate, who is the interest in immigration is not a the United States were obtained by black women, 34 per- nation’s only active Hispanic Archbishop José H. Gómez of San recent development.” Antonio (CNS photo courtesy of cent by non-Hispanic white women, 22 percent by Hispanic Catholic archbishop and one of “It doesn’t grow out of any TODAY’S CATHOLIC) women and 8 percent by women of races other than white political or partisan agenda,” he 26 active Hispanic bishops in the or black, the report said. “As an African-American I am said. “No. It is a part of our origi- U.S. church. many of these measures. saddened by evidence that black women continue to be “I understand that the presi- “The law should not be used nal religious identity as Catholics, targeted by the abortion industry,” Bishop Holley said in an dential candidates don’t want to scare people, to invade their as Christians. We must defend the Oct. 15 statement. “The loss of any child from abortion is a to touch this issue before the homes and work sites, to break immigrant if we are to be worthy tragedy, but we must ask: Why are minority children being election. Nor does Congress after up families,” he said. “From a of the name Catholic.” aborted at such disproportionate rates?” the bitter failure of the 2007 im- practical standpoint, I don’t see He said that as someone migration bill,” he said. how these measures are solving who is “a pastor of souls,” not a “But this is the hard work of any problems. Instead, they’re politician, he believes the current Women of the Bible held wide range democracy,” he continued. “As creating new ones.” immigration situation “is bad for of roles throughout history soon as this election is over and In a wide-ranging, 35-minute the soul of America.” WASHINGTON (CNS) — Benedictine Sister Ruth Fox likes a new government sworn in, we address on Catholic principles “And it’s bad for the souls of to tell stories about women. Not just any women, but women need to insist that our leaders roll and teaching on immigration, Americans. There is too much of the Bible. She talks about Shiphrah and Puah in Exodus, up their sleeves and get to work Archbishop Gómez also called for anger. Too much resentment. two women who put their lives at risk by defying the pha- on comprehensive immigration halting the deportations of illegal Too much fear. Too much hate. raoh’s law of death in order to uphold God’s law of life. Then reform.” immigrants. Those found to be in It’s eating people up,” he said. there’s the prophet Huldah — one of few women or men According to the National the country illegally should be “And it’s just no good for people called a prophet — who made history, as told in Chapter 22 Conference of State Legislatures, sentenced instead to “intensive, to be consumed by fear and hate. of the Second Book of Kings, by verifying the authenticity some 200 new laws related to im- long-term community service.” It’s no good for their souls. And of an ancient scroll discovered in the Temple. And there’s migrants and immigration have “What’s most troubling to me it’s no good for our country, my Phoebe, whom Paul refers to by the Greek word for deacon been passed in 40 states so far as a pastor is that these deporta- friends.” in his Letter to the Romans because of her service to the this year. In 2007, the number was tions are breaking up families,” Archbishop Gómez, who is the church of Cenchreae. (The New American Bible uses the comparable, with some 240 new Archbishop Gómez said. “Leav- head of the U.S. bishops’ Com- word “minister” in place of the Greek “diakonis” because laws passed in 46 states. ing wives without husbands, mittee on Cultural Diversity in the concept of deacon had yet to evolve in the young In a keynote address to the children without parents. ... As the Church and a member of the church.) Sr. Ruth, 72, said she tells these stories — and many others — because they are important for the faithful annual assembly of the Missouri we all know, a policy that breaks Pontifi cal Commission for Latin to hear, and especially because they are not included in the Catholic Conference, Archbishop families apart can only lead to America, called immigration “the Lectionary used at Sunday Masses. Gómez questioned the effective- greater sufferings and social greatest civil rights test of our ness and the intentions behind problems.” generation.” CCHD ends funding to ACORN over fi nancial irregularities Pope praises Retrouvaille for helping WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Catholic Campaign for Human Development suspended funding a nationwide community couples overcome diffi culties organizing group after it was disclosed June 2 that nearly $1 million had been embezzled. Funding was suspended for CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy that works to help heal marriages foothold” for others so they can the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI in crisis by bringing together gradually regain trust and hope popularly known as ACORN, because of the fi nancial irregu- praised the Catholic program troubled couples and couples after experiencing dark, desper- larities, said Ralph McCloud, executive director of CCHD, Retrouvaille for its dedication to who have overcome serious dif- ate times. the U.S. bishops’ domestic anti-poverty and social justice helping couples overcome seri- fi culties. Every Christian marriage, program. “We’re not funding them at any level,” McCloud told ous marital diffi culties. Pope Benedict said a troubled “even the most miserable and Catholic News Service Oct. 15. The suspension covers all He said the people guiding marriage can seem like a failure, faltering” of unions, is a sacra- 40 ACORN affi liates nationwide that had been approved for the program are like “custodians “proof that the dream is over or ment of Christ’s new alliance $1.13 million in grants for the funding cycle that started July of a greater hope” that troubled that it has turned into a night- with humanity, the pope said. 1, 2008. McCloud said the suspension came soon after his couples need and have lost along mare” and nothing can be done All that is needed is “to fi nd, in offi ce learned that ACORN disclosed that Dale Rathke, the the way. to save it. humility, the courage to ask the brother of ACORN founder Wade Rathke, had embezzled The pope spoke Sept. 26 to When a relationship dete- Lord for help,” he said. nearly $1 million from the organization and its affi liates in some 300 people participating riorates, he said, the man and A marital crisis can be over- 1999 and 2000. Dale Rathke stepped down from his position in a Retrouvaille international woman often “sink into soli- come with the help of the Lord, with the organization in June when the matter became pub- lic; no charges were fi led against him. Wade Rathke stepped council meeting who traveled tude” and lose a sense of having he said. down as the group’s lead organizer at the same time but from Rome to meet with him at any communion with God, the The pope said that, together remains chief organizer for ACORN International LLC. CCHD the papal villa in Castel Gan- church, and other people. with the help of other couples in has hired specialists in forensic accounting to investigate dolfo. He said those who help these Retrouvaille, a troubled couple whether any of its grant funding has been misappropriated, Created by a Canadian couple troubled couples through Retrou- can “rediscover the hidden trea- McCloud added. in 1977, Retrouvaille — French vaille represent solid, positive sure of their marriage, the fi re left for “rediscovery” — is a program points of reference and offer “a buried beneath the ashes.” Page 22 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Synod of Bishops on the Bible Here’s the word: Catholics must know Bible to know Jesus, say bishops

By Cindy Wooden said Italian Archbishop Salva- a God who is himself the Word Catholic News Service tore Fisichella, rector of Rome’s and gives himself to be known by VATICAN CITY — The Catho- Pontifical Lateran University humanity in many ways.” lic Church wants people to know and president of the Pontifi cal Through creation, through and love the word of God — the Academy for Life. his covenant with the Israelites, Bible — so that they will come to Because the word of God is more through the prophets and the Scrip- know and love the Word of God than the Bible, he told the synod tures, God reveals himself, said the — Jesus Christ. Oct. 7, Christianity is not so much a cardinal, the synod’s recording While the world Synod of “religion of the book” as a “religion secretary. His revelation becomes Bishops is focusing on ways to of the Word,” who is Jesus. complete in Jesus Christ. educate Catholics in the impor- Brazilian Bishop Filippo San- The Bible contains the es- tance of reading, understanding toro of Petropolis said it is sential account of how God has and praying with the Bible, through reading and hearing the spoken to humanity, he said. several participants addressing written word that Christians can “Thanks to the Bible, human- the synod Oct. 6-7 insisted that come into contact with Jesus, the ity knows it has been called by people understand that for Chris- Word made fl esh. God; the Spirit helps humanity tians the Word of God is Jesus. Canadian Cardinal Marc listen and welcome the word of “When asked what ‘the word Ouellet of Quebec, introducing God, thus becoming the ‘ecclesia’ of God’ is, many believers re- the synod’s work Oct. 6, said, (church), the community as- spond, ‘the Bible.’ The response is “to begin, we must start from the sembled by the Word,” Cardinal not wrong, but it is incomplete,” mystery of a God who speaks, Ouellet said. Preaching should change lives Bishop Kicanas tells synod By Cindy Wooden “He fell from the third-story window to about the importance of pastors work- Catholic News Service his death,” he said. “God, through Paul, ing to ensure that biblical texts become VATICAN CITY — After the current brought the young boy back to life.” part of the lives of believers, something church year dedicated to St. Paul, the The bishop said that while people still that is more diffi cult today when biblical Catholic Church should dedicate a year tend to nod off during a boring homily no language and imagery are disappearing to the art of preaching, Bishop Gerald F. one usually dies. from popular culture. Kicanas of Tucson, Arizona, told the world But the liturgy is supposed to build People are losing an understanding Synod of Bishops on the Bible. people up, he said. Preaching is supposed of the world as the place where the Holy “Unfortunately, preaching in our day can to comfort, heal, bring hope, inspire, chal- Spirit is active, where angels and demons lose its savor, become formulaic and unin- lenge, teach, and confront. are present, where people must seek to spired, leaving the hearer empty,” Bishop Ki- “Through grace, it changes lives,” he do God’s will. canas, vice president of the U.S. Conference said. By proclaiming and explaining the word of Catholic Bishops, told synod members Bishop Kicanas said preaching in the of God, pastors must help people come to meeting to discuss “The Word of God in the Catholic Church must improve, and he a “conversion of the imagination, the intel- Life and Mission of the Church.” asked what would happen if the church lect, and the will,” the cardinal said. Bishop Kicanas and Cardinal Francis dedicated a year to improve preaching. “Too often the contemporary imagi- E. George of Chicago, USCCB president, Bishops and priests, working together, nation has lost the image of God as an were among the 23 synod members to should study what makes a homily effec- actor in history,” his summary said. “The address the assembly Oct. 7. tive in “this distracted world,” he said. contemporary intellect fi nds little consis- Pointing to an account in Chapter 20 of They should ask laypeople what matters tency in the books of the Bible and is not the Acts of the Apostles, Bishop Kicanas told to them and what they would suggest to informed by the regula fi dei (rule of faith). the synod members that even St. Paul “on improve homilies. The contemporary heart has not been occasion was known to talk on and on.” With a global, concerted effort to im- shaped by worship and the submission to “We are told that Paul was preaching in prove preaching, “the new springtime God’s word in the liturgical year.” Troas on the fi rst day of the week and one for Christianity, about which the Holy Cardinal George urged synod members of his listeners — the young lad Eutychus Father speaks, could burst forth and and all Catholic pastoral workers to teach — was sitting on the windowsill listening. bloom throughout our church,” Bishop people the art of lectio divina, a prayerful, He became drowsier and drowsier and Kicanas said. meditative way of reading the Bible in fi nally fell asleep,” the bishop said. Cardinal George spoke to the synod groups as well as individually. Bishop says Vietnamese Catholics live out Bible in pro-life movement

By Cindy Wooden International organizations have es- “Initially, this practice was considered port” for Vietnamese Catholics, who have Catholic News Service timated that between one-quarter and a crime by the civil authorities and hos- endured decades of oppression. VATICAN CITY — Decades of perse- one-third of all pregnancies end in abor- pital directors,” he said. In the midst of “hatred, ideological cution have made Catholics in Vietnam tion in the country. In 2006, there were Now, while the practice is not autho- wars, and discriminatory limitations, fi ercely committed to living out what they more abortions than live births in Ho rized, it is tolerated, the bishop said, and our Christians increasingly have been read in the Bible, and one of the results Chi Minh City. documentary fi lmmakers and journalists convinced that only the word of God can has been an active pro-life movement, Bishop Linh told the synod: “Paradoxi- have written about it. preserve them in love, joy, peace, com- said Bishop Joseph Nguyen Chi Linh of cally, this catastrophe has given rise to “Why this progress? The response is munion, and tolerance,” he said. Thanh Hoa, Vietnam. the pro-life movement among Catholics, that the witness of Christians — those Canadian Basilian Father Thomas Addressing the world Synod of Bish- a movement that particularly is involved who live from the word and in light of the Rosica, the synod’s English-language ops on the Bible Oct. 14, the bishop said, in going to hospitals, recovering aborted word, (who) respect life — is increasingly briefi ng offi cer, told reporters the synod “Unfortunately, Vietnam currently holds babies, baptizing them if there is even recognized,” Bishop Linh said. members applauded Bishop Linh’s fi rst place for the number of abortions the smallest sign of life, and creating The word of God, he said, “has never talk. performed.” cemeteries to bury them. ceased to be a moral and spiritual sup- NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Page 23 Synod of Bishops on the Bible Pope emphasizes that theology, Scripture must go hand in hand

By Carol Glatz Scriptures.” “deep unity of all of Scripture,” Catholic News Service Reading from a simple note- the newspaper said in its Oct. VATICAN CITY — In his fi rst book and speaking in Italian, the 15 edition. address to the world Synod of pope said he would like his talk However, an exegesis that ex- Bishops on the Bible, Pope Bene- to be treated as one of the fi nal clusively uses a historical-critical dict XVI underlined that theology propositions the synod members method carries with it great risks, and Scriptures must go hand in would be formulating, Father he said. L’Osservatore Romano hand with exegetical studies. Rosica said. reported the pope said such an When exegesis — critical The Vatican newspaper, interpretation could lead people analysis or interpretation — does L’Osservatore Romano, said the to believe the Bible is only a book not appeal to theology or when pope’s talk echoed the 1993 about the past. Scripture is not the soul of the- document, The Interpretation of He said if the hermeneutics of ology or theology is not rooted the Bible in the Church, issued faith disappears and is replaced in the Scriptures, then there is by the Pontifi cal Biblical Com- by a positivistic or secular herme- a problem with the way sacred mission which was headed by neutics, then the divine does writings are being interpreted, then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, not appear in history and, as is the pope said during the synod’s now the pope. happening in the work of some morning session Oct. 14. That document commented biblical scholars in Germany, the Canadian Basilian Father on the strengths and potential resurrection of Christ is refuted. Thomas Rosica, the synod’s weaknesses of a variety of ap- Pope Benedict sees no reason English-language briefi ng offi cer, proaches currently found in for theology and exegesis to be told reporters Oct. 14 that in the biblical scholarship. separated, L’Osservatore Romano pope’s seven-minute speech on In his synod talk, the pope said said. the exegesis of the Bible “he spoke the historical-critical method of Future biblical scholars and about the three methodological interpretation of Scriptures has exegetes must receive a broader elements of interpretation, the helped people understand that and more complete formation unity of all Scriptures and the sacred texts are not myths, but that will complement the current living tradition of the church true history, and the method emphasis on the historical-critical that’s present as we read the helps scholars understand the approach, he said.

Cardinal DiNardo describes Bible Belt as ‘frame of mind’

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Bible understanding of the church’s approach top of the cathedral and, quoting from Belt refers geographically to parts of the to the Scriptures, which is important es- the Gospel of Luke, said, “’Blessed is she Southern United States, but it is also “a pecially for Catholics who “deal regularly among women.’ We will be okay.” frame of mind” in which Bible passages with non-Catholic Bible study groups and An hour later he met the other woman and images are alive and relevant to life, individuals,” he said. who talked about the damage to her home, said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo arch- Cardinal DiNardo told the synod he saying, “but ‘the Lord drew me out of the bishop of Galveston-Houston. was speaking on “behalf of Catholics who miry clay,’” a line from Psalm 40. The cardinal addressed the world live in the famous Bible Belt of the Southern “Both responses were deeply bibli- Synod of Bishops on the Bible Oct. 11, United States. But, though a location, the cal and touching,” the cardinal told the sharing stories of faith from his region, Bible Belt is a frame of mind also.” synod. suggesting the Catholic Church draw up a “There are surely issues and problems While some Americans would ridicule “compendium for the reading and sharing with this mindset,” he said, “but it has their faith and Bible quoting, he said, “they of sacred Scripture.” kept alive a biblical imagination and vo- both displayed intelligence and humility. Cardinal DiNardo said the document cabulary” as well as a sense of God still Their attitude refl ected openness to the should be addressed to the faithful, not at work in the world. Holy Spirit and their quotations of the experts, and should “highlight the rich Cardinal DiNardo told the synod biblical texts were wise and prayerful.” and useful methods and approaches in about a Catholic woman whose home Cardinal DiNardo said he hoped the the church, past and present, for reading, was destroyed by Hurricane Ike and a synod would keep such people in mind interpreting, praying, and living the word non-Catholic woman whose home was in its deliberations, helping the faithful, of God.” fl ooded to the second floor. correcting them when necessary, but The compendium would provide guid- He met the Catholic when he went to especially supporting “their hope and ance to Catholics who read the Bible alone the cathedral to assess the damage. She their lived knowledge that God is active or in groups and would give them an noted that the statue of Mary was still on in the world.” Chilean bishop describes diocesan program of prayerful Bible reading

By Cindy Wooden program. Addressing the synod Oct. 14, Then, hearts and minds must be prepared have his or her own copy of the text and Catholic News Service he said people must remember that lectio by inviting people to sit, relax, and be calm. a pen or pencil. As they follow the text, VATICAN CITY — Members of the divina, the monastic tradition of prayer- When people are quiet, someone leads a they should put a question mark next to world Synod of Bishops on the Bible, who ful Scripture reading, is meant to be a prayer for the gift of the Holy Spirit, who or underline the things they do not un- repeatedly called for prayerful reading of dialogue; people hear God speaking to inspired the sacred writings and continues derstand. They should put an exclamation the Scriptures, asked a Chilean bishop to them through the word, and they respond to make them living words, he said. mark next to the words that call them to describe in detail his diocese’s Bible-read- with prayer and action. Each person should look at the chosen some sort of action and an asterisk next ing program. First, he said, the room must be pre- Bible passage, the bishop said. to the words that evoke things they want Auxiliary Bishop Santiago Silva Reta- pared with attention to creating an at- Then it should be read out loud, but to pray about. People then consider each males of Valparaiso, Chile, spoke about mosphere of prayer and giving a special followed by periods of silence. category separately, then share their refl ec- his diocese’s “Encounters with the Word” place to the Bible. Bishop Silva said each person should tions with the group, he said. Page 24 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Scripture Readings

“But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8

November 2, The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls). Cycle A. Readings: 1) Wisdom 3:1-9 Psalm 23:1-6 2) Romans 5:5-11 Gospel) John 6:37-40

By Jeff Hedglen

n 22 years of professional ministry, I’ve learned made is not just OK, but very good. Since I am a me as good and worthy of his love. This revela- Ithere is one truth that people consistently fi nd creation of God, I too must be very good. tion changed everything for me. hard to believe: God loves them in the midst of To that I countered that sin changes things. After many ensuing years of refl ection on this their sin. This is true even for me. Sin takes away the good and brings in the bad. truth, it has fi nally sunk in that even in the midst Events in my life sent me seeking counseling If I am bad and God is good, how can God love of the worst sin I may ever commit, God loves in the early 1990s. One evening, partly as a result me? After much more sparring came the knock- me the same as when I walk down the aisle to re- of the counseling, I had what I’d describe as a out punch, which is found in this Sunday’s ceive Communion. When I share this revelation fi ght with myself. It was a battle of two thoughts. second reading: “But God proves his love for us with others it usually draws skepticism, but this In one corner was my long-held belief that my in that while we were still sinners Christ died is why the message of Jesus is good news! sin made me a bad person. In the other corner for us.” God doesn’t wait for us to stop sinning before was the up-and-coming challenger that said it is Through this verse I began to understand that he loves us. God’s love is always there. All we my actions that are bad, not me. my sinful actions are bad, but God always sees have to do is open our hearts and let his love in. This radical new idea rocked my world. Every time I took a swing at this new thought, it would land a punch to my midsection in the form of Scripture verses that popped into my head. QUESTIONS: One verse was Genesis 1:31: “God looked at How have you experienced the love of God in the midst of your sin? everything he had made, and he found it very good.” This told me that everything that God What do you think it means to hate the sin and love the sinner? Copyright © 2008, Diocese of Fort Worth

Pope says God, not people, created the living body of the church VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Pope ingly insignifi cant, is an integral church is not a club founded by Benedict part that is necessary for the life people with a common interest; XVI kisses and functioning of the body as it is a living body convoked and a baby at a whole. And the church is not created by God, Pope Benedict the end of just a gathering of individuals XVI said. but “truly becomes the body of his weekly It is through the proclamation Christ in the sacrament of the Eu- general of the living Christ that “God charist where everyone receives comes to all peoples and reunites audience in his body, and we truly become them as one people of God,” the St. Peter’s his body,” he said. pope said Oct. 15 at his weekly Square at He said in this way St. Paul general audience. the Vatican shows people that the church does The pope focused on St. Paul’s Oct. 8. not belong to a particular person teachings on the church and its (CNS PHOTO/ or group but is precisely the body meaning during the audience MAX ROSSI, of Christ, “the church of God, with 25,000 people gathered in REUTERS) God’s fi eld, God’s building.” St. Peter’s Square. God is no longer confi ned to The Greek word “ekklesia,” sacred places, the pope said. “God which is translated as assembly does not live in buildings made of and church in English, was used stone; rather God’s presence in the in the Old Testament to mean an world is in the living community assembly of the people of Israel of believers,” he said. summoned or called upon by St. Paul also referred to the God, the pope said. church as the “house of God,” In his writings, St. Paul used Different languages and cultures For St. Paul, the pope said, St. Paul presents this one thus adding to it an original the term to mean “the new com- could not separate the people of church meant both an assembly of church of God as “the bride of sense of community, familiarity, munity of believers in Christ” God; “everyone was called in their God’s people in a particular place, Christ” that forms, “in love, one and warm personal relationships, and “the new convocation of all diversity to become part of the one city, or home, and it also meant “all body, one spirit with Christ him- said the pope. peoples by God and before God,” people of God, in the church of the church in its entirety.” self,” said the pope. Pope Benedict called on Chris- the pope said. God, in Christ,” said the pope. The church is not just “a sum of St. Paul also formulated the tians to remember “we are tem- St. Paul realized “the God of This was the essence of St. different local churches,” he said. concept of the church as the body ples of God in the world, places Israel, through Christ, came to Paul’s evangelical mission — to Each local church is in itself a refl ec- of Christ, said the pope. where God truly lives, and we are the people ... and became the God “embed the community of believ- tion or “realization of God’s one Each individual Christian, at the same time a community, a of all peoples,” the pope said. ers in Christ,” he said. church,” Pope Benedict said. no matter how small and seem- family of God.” NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Page 25 Scripture Readings

“You are God’s … building. …But each one must be careful how he builds upon it, for no one can lay a foundation other than the one that is there, namely, Jesus Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 3:9, 10-11

November 9, Dedication of Lateran Basilica in Rome. “We are bearers of the undisputed sover- Cycle A. Readings: eignty of Jesus Christ,” he stressed, urging 1) Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Christians to bring their beliefs to the politi- Psalm 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 cal arena. 2) 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 This weekend’s Scriptures speak about Gospel) John 2:13-22 human temptation to submit to worldly principles and Jesus’ presence among us for the sake of saving the world from By Jean Denton the powers of darkness. In writing to the couple of weeks before the presidential Corinthians, Paul reminded them, as Father election,A I attended a lecture at a local college Neuhaus reminded us, that we are bearers given by the acclaimed Catholic theologian and of Christ in our world. The foundation of the author Father Richard John Neuhaus in which world was Jesus, Paul said, and so people must he said it is imperative for Christians to bring “be careful” how they build on that foundation. Gospel values into the “public square.” We are called to infuse human society with the Politics is the deliberation of how we as a life in which it is founded. society should order our lives, he explained, In the Gospel, Jesus makes it clear that this justice, and peace. and morality — our understanding of right and does not work conversely. There is no place in the “The truth of Jesus Christ will be vindicated,” wrong — necessarily is part of such deliberation house of God for the tainted temporal values of Father Neuhaus said, reminding his audience of and so should be part of the public conversa- the marketplace. He promises that if we choose the minuscule part any one of us has in God’s tion. In the United States, a democratic society in those values over him, society won’t stand, and plan. “We can only hope that in our little mo- which the culture holds the will of the people to he will rebuild it according to his plan of love, ment we are faithful in keeping the truth.” be sovereign, he added, Christians contribute a deep sense of morality through their faith in the life and message of Jesus. “You can’t exclude people’s convictions just QUESTIONS: because they are religious in nature,” contended What values of our popular culture compete with Jesus’ message in your own de- Father Neuhaus, who has written extensively on the role of religion in the contemporary world. cision making? How can you personally bring the Gospel into the public square? Copyright © 2008, Diocese of Fort Worth

The Body of Christ includes all who have gone before us

By Jeff Hedglen They are there to pray for us munion of the Saints are so fter the Gospel reading, the names but also to encourage us to powerful is that we are incor- he scene is set. All strive for the highest goals. On porated into Christ as a part the graves are newly Aof people who have died in the last All Souls Day we recall those of of his Body. Death does not Tornamented with fresh our loved ones who have gone separate us; it connects us in a wreathes and neatly groomed year are read. Then there is silence. It is a before us. They too pray for us new way. by family members to weather time to refl ect on the lives of these people and call us to look ahead to the This brings to mind a friend the upcoming winter. Each time when we will share with who was losing her husband grave has a candle lit on it, and and to pray for their souls. The silence is them the fullness of the pres- to Alzheimer’s. He had pro- friends and family are gathered ence of God. gressed to the point that he did in solemn silence. It is Nov. 1 in broken every year by the words: “Who will Another reason these days not remember she was his wife. my wife’s hometown in Germa- be on this list next year?” are important in our faith I remember a conversation I ny, and All Saints Day Mass is journey is that the concept of had with her when she said: “In just beginning. heaven is often very hard to some ways I cannot wait for him My wife grew up in Dahn, the lives of these people and to All Saints readings and ponder comprehend. We may, in our to die, so I can have my husband Germany, a village of 6,000 pray for their souls. my own mortality. Of course hearts, know that this is our back.” She knew that heaven people in the southwest of part The silence is broken every processing to the church would destiny, but the reality of what would restore him to full health of the country near the French year by the words: “Who will not be as easy as it is in a town it is and what it will be like or and restore the connection they border. Their All Saints tradi- be on this list next year?” It is of 6,000. how we will get there — if we had lost here on earth. tion is full of sign and symbol at once a challenge to live an The celebrations of All will get there — is just too much The universality of the to help the faithful celebrate the upright life and a reminder of Saints and All Souls are a very to wrap our minds around. church goes beyond the con- lives of the saints and com- our ultimate end. After another important part of the liturgical Whether we are attending fi nes of small town Germany memorate the passing of their period of silence the worship- calendar; but they are too easily Mass, visiting the grave of a and big city Texas; it stretches loved ones. ers process to the church to overshadowed by the ghosts, loved one, or asking for the all the way to the afterlife, As the town’s people stand continue Mass in the Liturgy of goblins, candy, and jack-o- intercession of the saints, these where we are headed and the at the gravesites, the Liturgy of the Eucharist. lanterns of Halloween. These holidays are ways the church saints await us. the Word is celebrated, songs When I fi rst heard about this are the holy days that remind brings to the forefront the impli- Jeff Hedglen, youth minister at St. are sung, Scriptures are read, tradition, I was in awe of the us that life on earth is not our cations of the sacrifi ce of Jesus Bartholomew Parish in Southwest and prayers are prayed. After symbolism and the personal destiny. on the cross and the formation Fort Worth, is the principal or- the Gospel reading, the names connection that this ceremony All Saints calls to mind the of the mystical Body of Christ. ganizer of Camp Fort Worth each of people who have died in the offers. I wondered what it giants of the faith; these canon- The reason the graveside summer. Readers with questions last year are read. Then there is would be like to stand at my ized saints are those who have service in Germany, the Rite of can contact Jeff at jeff@stbartsfw. silence. It is a time to refl ect on mother’s grave and listen to the followed Christ par-excellence. Christian Burial, and the Com- org. Page 26 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 América

Al aproximarnos al Día de los muertos y al Día de todos los santos, nos dan ánimo los que se han ido antes de nosotros Estimados hermanos y perfección humana antes de que uno pueda incorporarse a la alegría del hermanas en el Señor, Durante el mes de noviembre, también los animaría a cielo”. Ya que noviembre comienza con l mo- visitar la catedral de St. Patrick y que pasaran una hora dos días dedicados a los misterios de vernos la vida eterna, es un mes apropiado A refl exionando sobre las diversas imágenes de santos para orar por nuestros seres amados rápida- que murieron marcados con el signo de la fe. De alguna manera durante mente a en los vitrales y las estatuas encontradas en la Iglesia. este mes nuestros fi eles difuntos los últimos pueden parecer estar más cercanos a Parecen invitarnos y recordarnos de que podemos nosotros en nuestros pensamientos y domingos oraciones. Ya que el mes de noviem- seguir al Señor hasta el lugar donde están ellos. ¡Ellos lo bre se dedica a fi eles difuntos, es por del tiempo Monseñor Kevin W. Vann tanto un mes apropiado para visitar ordinario, hicieron, y así podemos también hacerlo nosotros! los cementerios y para pasar un mo- mento en oración allí si es posible. nos encontramos fi nalizan- Esto es una costumbre que es mucho nuestra vida en Cristo durante este como el Día de los muertos o Fieles di- más parte de la vida latina (hispáni- do un año litúrgico y acer- último año. funtos o el Día de las benditas animas. ca e italiana)… incluso hoy. cándonos a uno nuevo. Se nos invita a refl exionar sobre lo Ambos días tienen largas historias, Durante el mes de noviembre, que ha sido llamado las postrimerías volviendo a los primeros siglos de la también los animaría a visitar la El fi nal del año litúrgico, sin em- o los novísimos. El Evangelio del Iglesia. El Día de todos los santos fue Catedral de St. Patrick y pasar una bargo, nos ofrece una oportunidad domingo de Cristo Rey, el cual es llamado en una ocasión la Fiesta de hora refl exionando sobre las diversas para refl exionar seriamente sobre también usado en los entierros, es el todos los mártires, celebrada en mayo. imágenes de santos en los vitrales y nuestras vidas. Esto es mucho más de Mateo 25, y el Catecismo católico de Fue transferida al 1 de noviembre para las estatuas encontradas en la Iglesia. importante que estar solo pensando adultos para los Estados Unidos nos dice contraponerse a las prácticas supersti- Parecen invitarnos y recordarnos de en las “resoluciones de Año Nuevo”, que la escena del juicio representado ciosas y paganas sobre la eternidad. que podemos seguir al Señor hasta ¡resoluciones que usualmente se en esta cita bíblica es quizás la manera El Día de todos los santos es un el lugar donde están ellos. ¡Ellos lo evaporan para fi nes del mes de más accesible para apreciar el juicio recordatorio de cómo tenemos héroes hicieron, y así podemos también enero! El año litúrgico, según el fi nal. Esta escena se ha representado y heroínas en la fe, que igual que hacerlo nosotros! Catecismo de la iglesia católica, es la en la Capilla Sixtina y en otras obras nosotros, han luchado con el llamado a Unas gracias especiales a Cari- celebración del “tiempo nuevo de la de arte a través de los tiempos, y es un la santidad y vivieron vidas valerosas dades católicas y a la Sociedad de San Resurrección… De esta fuente, por fuerte recordatorio de la necesidad de de fe. El Día de todas las almas fue Vicente de Paúl aquí en Fort Worth, todas partes, el año entero queda vivir nuestra fe de una manera visible establecido en el siglo IX por un monje cuyos miembros trabajan cada día transfi gurado por la liturgia. Es real- y concreta: “En verdad les digo que, cuyo nombre era St. Odilo de Cluny, para ayudarnos a vivir los mandatos mente ‘año de gracia del Señor’ (cf Lc cuanto hicieron con alguno de los más que creyó que era importante tener del Señor en Mateo 25. 4,19)”. “Así el ciclo del año litúrgico pequeños de estos mis hermanos, me un día dedicado a los fi eles difuntos En una nota fi nal, es importante y de las grandes fi estas constituyen lo hicieron a mí”. Si cuidamos de Jesús y ofrecer como obra de misericordia recordar que el último domingo en el ritmo básico de la vida de oración de esta manera, recibiremos el Reino. oraciones por ellos. octubre (este año el 26 de octubre) es del cristiano, con su punto focal en la Si no lo hacemos, estaremos separados Este año, porque cae en domingo el Domingo del sacerdocio, dedicado Pascua” (cf CIC 1168). de Él para siempre. la celebración de los Fieles difuntos, a los sacerdotes que desempeñan Los domingos del año, cada En nuestro país, una de las repre- podremos celebrar este día sobre una servicios en este país en las par- vez más ahora, irán a los temas de sentaciones más dramáticas de esto base mucho más amplia, porque las roquias y la educación, y en otras la vigilancia y de estar listos para está en la basílica Catedral de San lecturas para este día toman priori- instituciones de la Iglesia. Tomen encontrar al Señor: al fi n del tiempo Luis en St. Louis, Missouri. Se llama dad sobre las lecturas regulares del por favor tiempo para agradecerles, en el momento de nuestra muerte; y el Arco del juicio. En este mosaico, domingo. Este día nos enseña que el por palabra o carta, por su esmero cuando Él entra a nuestras vidas de aquellos que han rechazado a Cristo “purgatorio” es una doctrina de la fe, y sus vocaciones; oremos por ellos manera inesperada en momentos de por haberlo rechazado entre los más y que según el catecismo es un estado y démosle apoyo. Esto también me su cuidado providencial. pequeños son expulsados lejos de Él a de “purifi cación fi nal de los elegidos da una ocasión para divulgar que El foco principal de los misterios la eternidad de nieve y hielo en vez de que es completamente distinta del tenemos 25 seminaristas estudiando de la vida del Señor en los últimos fuego. ¡Donde hay nieve y hielo hay castigo de los condenados… habla de para nuestra diócesis en varios domingos del tiempo ordinario es frío, y la eternidad será fría para los un fuego purifi cador”. Es una puri- seminarios en nuestro país, y las su venida al fi nal de los tiempos que no han podido amar! fi cación fi nal después de la muerte y indicaciones son que ese número y cuan preparados estamos para Otras ocasiónes litúrgicas para que antes de la entrada en el cielo para los aumentará. encontrarlo. Esta época nos invita a refl exionemos en la vida eterna son que murieron en la amistad con Dios, Que Dios los bendiga siempre. refl exionar sobre nuestras vidas y so- el Día de todos los santos y el Día de pero cuya purifi cación fue imperfecta; +Monseñor Kevin W. Vann bre la manera en que hemos vivido todas las almas, también conocido es una purifi cación fi nal de toda im- Obispo de Fort Worth El Papa dice que Dios, no el hombre, creó la Iglesia

CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) Durante la audiencia con 25,000 de Dios; “todos fueron llamados en su del pueblo de Dios en un lugar, una — La iglesia no es un club fundado por personas reunidas en la plaza de San diversidad a convertirse en parte del ciudad o un hogar en particular, y personas que tienen un interés común; Pedro, el Papa se enfocó en las ense- único pueblo de Dios, en la iglesia de también significaba “toda la iglesia en es un cuerpo vivo convocado y creado ñanzas de San Pablo sobre la iglesia y Dios, en Cristo”, dijo el Papa. su totalidad”. por Dios, dijo el Papa Benedicto XVI. su significado. Esta era la esencia de la misión La iglesia no es sólo “una suma de Es mediante la proclamación del San Pablo se dio cuenta que “el Dios evangélica de San Pablo, “incrustar la diversas iglesias locales”, dijo. Cada Cristo vivo que “Dios viene a todos los de Israel, mediante Cristo, vino a la comunidad de creyentes en Cristo”, iglesia local es en sí misma un reflejo pueblos y los reúne como un pueblo de gente ... y se hizo Dios entodos los pueblos”, dijo. o una “realización de la única Iglesia Dios”, dijo el Papa el 15 de octubre en dijo el Papa. Los diversos idiomas y Para San Pablo, dijo el Papa, la Igle- de Dios”, dijo el Papa Benedicto. su audiencia general semanal. culturas no podrían separar el pueblo sia significaba ambos — una asamblea NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Page 27 América El padre Allan Figueroa Deck dice que la Arzobispo Gómez tiene esperanza creatividad es la clave para satisfacer las de ver comenzar verdadero trabajo sobre inmigración después necesidades de los católicos hispanos de elecciones Por Patricia Zapor al simposio. Los latinos también for leadership, el Tepeyac institute JEFFERSON, CITY, Missouri Catholic News Service cuentan en un 45 por ciento de y organizaciones de ministros (CNS) — El arzobispo José H. WASHINGTON — Enfoques católicos cuya edad fl uctúa entre hispanos “han soportado el calor Gómez, de San Antonio, dijo que creativos que no quedan en la los 18 a 29 años de edad, y en un del día en ... entrenamiento, pla- “Lo que es más él quisiera ver una moratoria en forma usual de operaciones de 44 por ciento de las personas que neación, programación y visión nuevas legislaciones de inmi- preocupante la Iglesia deben de ser la clave se encuentran entre los 30 a 39 para el ministerio hispano”, dijo gración estatales y locales e hizo para satisfacer las necesidades años de edad. Por comparación, el padre Deck. eco de un llamado previo hecho para mí como pastorales de los hispanos, que los latinos representan una cu- Pero todas esas instituciones han por el cuerpo de los obispos forman el segmento de más rá- arta parte o menos de todos los batallado con un apoyo económico estadounidenses a terminar las pastor es que estas pido crecimiento en la Iglesia, dijo grupos de católicos de edad más y moral inadecuado, añadió. redadas federales de aplicación el orador principal y los miem- avanzada. “Mi punto es que precisamente deportaciones de ley. bros reunidos en un simposio, El padre Deck dijo que en en momentos en los que la pre- “Necesitamos encontrar una llevado a cabo en la Universidad algunas partes de los Estados sencia hispana está alcanzando están separando manera de detener los azotes de Georgetown. Unidos, como Carolina Norte y aún mayores cifras masivas, las contra el problema y comenzar a Se necesita que el entre- Carolina Sur, el fl ujo de hispanos estructuras necesarias para sos- familias”. hacer políticas sensibles”, dijo el namiento de dirigentes laicos ha hecho que se doble o triplique tener y desarrollar la respuesta de arzobispo a funcionarios católi- — el arzobispo José H. y ungidos de la Iglesia sea re- el número de católicos de esos la iglesia ante estas demandas y Gómez cos de política pública durante valuado a pensar, dijo el padre estados. oportunidades son relativamente una concentración en el capitolio jesuita Allan Figueroa Deck, El padre comparó este mo- débiles e incluso se debilitan de Missouri en Jefferson City. director del Secretariado de Di- mento de la iglesia con vehículos más”, dijo el padre Deck. “Esto es una crisis nacional versidad cultural en la Iglesia en la que transitan por un hongo o El padre señaló específi ca- y requiere liderazgo nacional”, Conferencia de obispos católicos de pista circular, diciendo: “Lo que mente que: añadió el prelado, quien es el los Estados Unidos. caracteriza a estos viaductos es el — Los hispanos constituyen único arzobispo católico hispano Una iglesia americana em- número aturdidor de decisiones ahora el 15 por ciento de todos activo en la nación y uno de 26 papada en tradiciones europeas que deben de tomarse y la rapi- los seminaristas; y el número de obispos hispanos activos en la necesita abrirse a formas de dez con la que se deben hacer. A sacerdotes latinoamericanos que iglesia estadounidense. operación que podrían parecer veces uno comete algún error y trabajan en los Estados Unidos “Entiendo que los candida- poco familiares para sus actuales se encuentra literalmente dando continúa en aumento. tos presidenciales no quieren dirigentes, pero que tienen mejor vueltas y vueltas”. — En más de 4,000 templos tocar este asunto antes de las resonancia con personas cuyas La Iglesia católica de los Esta- de los Estados Unidos se ofrecen, elecciones. Tampoco lo quiere el raíces están en México, Centro- o dos Unidos se acerca a tal pista de alguna manera, servicios en Congreso después del amargo Sudamérica, dijo en el discurso circular con muchas decisiones lengua española. fracaso del proyecto de ley de principal del simposio. que tomar, dijo, y esas decisiones — La renovación carismática inmigración del 2007”, dijo. El Centro de investigación apli- “quizá no sean lo suficiente- y otros movimientos laicos han “Pero este es el trabajo arduo cada al apostolado de Georgetown mente claras u obvias como uno tenido profunda infl uencia en la de la democracia”, continuó. “Tan ofreció sus instalaciones para que quisiera”. espiritualidad de los latinos de los pronto como estas elecciones ter- se llevara a cabo el simposio los Por ejemplo, a pesar de “una Estados Unidos; “y sin embargo minen y un nuevo gobierno sea días 6 y 7 de octubre sobre el tema cifra de aumento persistente” de los dirigentes pastorales de la El arzobispo José H. Gómez de juramentado necesitamos insistir de católicos hispanos o latinos en hispanos católicos, “estamos muy iglesia simplemente se rehúsan San Antonio (CNS foto por TODAY’S que nuestros líderes se enrollen CATHOLIC) los Estados Unidos. lejos de contar con el desarrollo a aceptarlo. ... Es una realidad las mangas y comiencen a traba- El padre Deck dijo que los lati- apropiado de lo que yo llamaría mayor que ignoramos a nuestro jar en la reforma abarcadora de deben ser sentenciados a “ser- nos deben considerarse como “el una infraestructura de ministerio propio riesgo”. inmigración”. vicio comunitario intensivo a indicador dominante del futuro hispano”, dijo. “Las instituciones “Parte del problema aquí es Según la Conferencia nacional largo plazo”. del catolicismo de los Estados de hispanos, para hispanos y el choque del modelo latino- de legislaturas estatales, 200 leyes “Lo que es más preocupante Unidos”, citando recomendacio- dirigidas por hispanos que se americano de participación en relacionadas con los inmigrantes para mí como pastor es que estas nes de los sociólogos de religión enfocan en la educación, for- la iglesia, que es casi voluntario y la inmigración han sido apro- deportaciones están separando Robert Putnam y David Camp- mación, desarrollo de dirigencia por entero, con el modelo de la badas en 40 estados este año. En familias”, dijo el arzobispo Gó- bell, para un libro que el padre en el ministerio, como también iglesia en Estados Unidos que el 2007, 240 nuevas leyes fueron mez. “Dejando esposas sin es- Deck está escribiendo. en visión para el futuro, han sido se ha hecho más y más profe- aprobadas en 46 estados. posos, hijos sin padres. ... Como En la actualidad, el 29 por inadecuadas”. sional y con remuneración”, dijo. En un discurso principal todos sabemos, una política que ciento de los católicos de los Las instituciones como el “Parecería que se necesita una durante la asamblea anual de la separa familias puede llevar sola- Estados Unidos es de origen la- Mexican-American cultural center, enorme cantidad de fl exibilidad Conferencia católica de Missouri el mente a mayores sufrimientos y tino, informó Luis Lugo, director el Southeast pastoral institute, el para poder moderar nuestra arzobispo Gómez cuestionó la a problemas sociales”. del Foro Pew sobre religión y vida Northeast hispanic catholic pastoral fascinación euroamericana por la efi cacia y las intenciones detrás “Tenemos que insistir que pública, en otra sesión concurrente center, el Midwest cultural institute uniformidad y las normas”. de muchas de las medidas. aquellos que vengan a nuestro “La ley no debe ser usada para país respeten nuestras leyes”, asustar a la gente, para invadir añadió el arzobispo. “Si están sus hogares ni lugares de tra- aquí ilegalmente no pueden es- La Vida despues de esta vida bajo, para separar familias”, dijo. perar escaparse del castigo”. Un día de retiro, mixto, para adultos “Desde un punto de vista práctico Pero sugirió que “el servicio En el Centro de cursillos, 2221 NW 26th St., Fort Worth no veo cómo estas medidas estén comunitario intensivo a largo domingo, nov. 16, 8:30 a.m. — 5 p.m. solucionando ningún problema. plazo sería una solución mucho En vez, están creando nuevos”. más constructiva que la depor- Misa, confesión, refl exión, pláticas, diálogo y oración en silencio En un discurso de gran am- tación”. Venga e invite a sus amistades a un día de crecimiento en la fe, basado en la enseñanza de plitud de 35 minutos sobre los El arzobispo Gómez, quien es la Biblia sobre el más allá: i.e. la vida después de la muerte, ahora que estamos en el mes principios y enseñanzas católicos director del Comité sobre diversidad de los difuntos. sobre la inmigración, el arzobispo cultural en la Iglesia, de los obispos Donación por persona es $25. No hace falta matrícula previa. Inscripción el mismo día, de Gómez también hizo un llamado estadounidenses, y miembro de 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Ayudaremos a los que no puedan dar toda la donación. Para más información, a detener las deportaciones de la Pontifi cia comisión para América llame a Martha Galván (817) 922-9514, o al Centro de cursillos (817) 624-9411. inmigrantes ilegales. Aquellos Latina, llamó la inmigración “la que sean encontrados estando mayor prueba de los derechos en el país ilegalmente, en vez civiles de nuestra generación”. Page 28 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 América Comentarios del capitolio: Una carta a los feligreses con respecto a la ciudadanía de los fi eles Por Andrew Rivas terroristas son siempre malos. la libertad económica, la inicia- ciedad “por la causa del Señor” Un sistema jurídico que viola el Director ejecutivo, Conferencia 2. PROMOCIÓN DE tiva y el derecho a la propiedad (1 Peter 2, 13-17). derecho fundamental a la vida de Texas Catholic LA VIDA HUMANA. privada. Los trabajadores, por razones de preferencia es La familia es la célula básica de propietarios, patrones y unio- EL DEBER DE FORMAR fundamentalmente defectuoso. Queridas hermanas y la sociedad humana. La fun- nes deben trabajar unidos para Y SEGUIR LA PROPIA hermanos en Cristo: ción, responsabilidades y nece- crear trabajos decentes, con- CONCIENCIA. JUICIO PRUDENTE. sidades de las familias deberían struir una economía más justa y Nosotros, los obispos, no Las decisiones sobre la vida Al acercarse las elecciones de ser el centro de las prioridades avanzar el bien común. pensamos decirles a los católi- política son complejas y requi- noviembre, los Obispos católicos nacionales. El matrimonio debe 4. EL PRACTICAR LA cos por quién o contra quién eren el ejercicio de una con- de Texas animan a todos los defi nirse, reconocerse, y prote- SOLIDARIDAD GLOBAL. votar. Nuestro propósito es ciencia bien formada ayudada católicos a ejercer el privilegio gerse como un compromiso de Un mundo más justo será ayudar a los católicos a formar por la prudencia. Este ejercicio importante y la responsabili- por vida entre un hombre y una probablemente un mundo más su conciencia según la verdad de conciencia empieza con dad como ciudadanos de votar. mujer y como la fuente de la pacífi co, un mundo menos vul- de Dios. Reconocemos que la oposición total a leyes y a La Iglesia católica no apoya a siguiente generación y el asilo nerable al terrorismo y a otras la responsabilidad de tomar otras normas que violen la vida ningún candidato específi co ni protector de los niños. Las nor- violencias. Estados Unidos decisiones en la vida política humana o debiliten su protec- ningún partido político. Sin mas para los impuestos, el tra- tiene la responsabilidad de to- depende de cada persona a ción. Aquellos que apoyen embargo, sí apoya principios bajo, el divorcio, la inmigración mar el liderazgo para enfrentar la luz de una conciencia bien directamente, deliberadamente importantes mencionados y el bienestar deberían ayudar a el escándalo de la pobreza y del formada, y que la participación y de buena gana, las políticas por la Conferencia de obispos de las familias a mantenerse unidas subdesarrollo. Nuestra nación va más allá de emitir un voto públicas o legislaciones que EEUU en el documento: Ciu- y recompensar la responsabili- debería ayudar a humanizar en una elección particular. socavan los principios morales dadanía fi el. En este documento dad y el sacrifi cio por los hijos. la globalización respondiendo básicos cooperan con el mal… se incluyen los siguientes temas Los salarios deberían permitir- a sus consecuencias negativas EVITAR EL MAL. Al tomar estas decisiones, que se deben considerar: les a los trabajadores mantener y repartiendo sus benefi cios, Hay algunas cosas que es esencial para los católicos a su familia y debería ofrecerse especialmente entre los pobres nunca debemos hacer, como guiarse por una conciencia 1. PROTECCIÓN DE LA VIDA ayuda pública a familias pobres del mundo. Estados Unidos individuos o como sociedad, bien formada que reconoce que HUMANA. para que vivan con dignidad. también tiene la oportunidad porque siempre son incom- no todos los asuntos tienen Nuestra declaración de Tal ayuda debe ofrecerse de tal singular de usar su poder junto patibles con el amor de Dios y el mismo peso moral y que la 1998: Vivir el evangelio de la manera que promueva even- con otros países para construir del prójimo. Tales acciones son obligación moral de oponerse vida declara: “El aborto y la tualmente la autonomía fi nan- un mundo más justo y más tan profundamente erróneas intrínsicamente a actos malos eutanasia han llegado a ser una ciera. pacífi co. que siempre se oponen al bien tiene una importancia especial amenaza preeminente a la vida 3. EL BUSCAR LA Les pedimos que usen los auténtico de las personas. Se para nuestra conciencia y accio- y dignidad humanas porque JUSTICIA SOCIAL. principios cristianos para les llama acciones “intrínsi- nes. Estas decisiones deberían atacan directamente la vida Las decisiones e instituciones evaluar a los diferentes can- camente malas”. Siempre tener en cuenta los compromi- misma, el bien más fundamen- económicas deberían evaluarse didatos y lo que cada uno deben rechazarse y oponerse sos de cada candidato/a, su tal y la condición para todos según protegen o debilitan la aportará en servicio de nuestro y nunca deben apoyarse ni carácter, integridad, y habilidad los demás” (núm. 5). El aborto, dignidad humana de la persona. gobierno. También les pedimos condonarse. Un buen ejemplo para infl uir en un punto dado. el matar deliberadamente a Las políticas sociales y económi- que consideren los siguientes es el quitar intencionalmente la Al fi nal, ésta es una decisión un ser humano antes de nacer, cas deberían promover para derechos y deberes como parte vida humana inocente, como que cada católico/a debe tomar nunca es moralmente aceptable todos los que puedan trabajar, la de la formación para su buena en el aborto y la eutanasia. guiado por una conciencia y siempre se le debe oponer. El creación de trabajos en condi- conciencia. En nuestra nación, “el aborto formada por la doctrina moral clonar y el destruir embriones ciones decentes y con salarios y la eutanasia han llegado a católica. humanos para la investigación justos. Las barreras que imp- EL DERECHO Y EL ser amenazas preeminentes a Al prepararse usted para o aún para posibles curaciones iden la igualdad en el trabajo y DEBER DE VOTAR. la dignidad humana porque ejercer su libertad de votar, es siempre malo. El quitar a en el salario, para las mujeres y Los católicos tienen los atacan directamente la vida los obispos le animan a orar y propósito la vida humana por para quienes enfrentan injusta- mismos derechos y deberes que misma, el bien humano más refl exionar sobre estos temas y medio de la cooperación volun- mente la discriminación, deben los demás ciudadanos, pero fundamental y la condición deberes presentados en Ciu- taria al suicidio y la eutanasia abolirse. La doctrina social están llamados a cumplirlos a para todos los demás” (Vivir dadanía fi el. Para más infor- no es una obra de misericordia, católica apoya el derecho de la luz de la verdad de la fe y el evangelio de la vida, núm. 5). mación, visite la página web de sino un asalto injustifi cable a la los trabajadores para decidir si de la razón como lo enseña la Es un error con consecuencias la Conferencia de obispos católicos vida humana. El genocidio, la quieren organizarse, pertenecer Iglesia católica. Por ejemplo, morales graves el considerar la de Estados Unidos sobre Ciudada- tortura, y el atentar directa e indi- a una unión y hacer tratos col- están llamados a respetar la destrucción de la vida humana nía fi el en www.FaithfulCiti- rectamente contra personas no com- ectivos, y ejercer estos derechos autoridad humana y a obedecer inocente simplemente como un zenship.org. batientes en la Guerra ni en actos sin represalias. También afi rma a aquellos que gobiernan la so- asunto de decisión personal. Obispos establecen nuevo comité ad hoc para promover, proteger matrimonio WASHINGTON (CNS) — Un implicará esfuerzos en defensa un grupo pequeño que pueda del 2003 de la USCCB “Entre está en curso sobre la naturaleza nuevo comité ad hoc de la Con- de políticas públicas en contra moverse rápidamente”, dijo el hombre y mujer: Preguntas y del matrimonio mediante la edu- ferencia Estadounidense de obis- de movimientos para redefi nir arzobispo, quien también dirige respuestas sobre el matrimonio cación y la defensa pública”. pos católicos (USCCB) trabajará el matrimonio mediante las legis- el Subcomité sobre matrimonio y y las uniones del mismo sexo” Se esperaba que dentro del para aumentar conciencia de la laturas o los tribunales. vida familiar de la USCCB. a las diócesis, a las parroquias y primer mes del establecimiento “belleza única de la vocación del En entrevista telefónica desde Otros miembros del comité ad a las escuelas de todo el país, y del comité ad hoc, Connecticut matrimonio” y de las muchas Chicago el 14 de octubre, el arzo- hoc son el obispo William E. Lori, el desarrollo de un vídeo breve comenzara a emitir licencias amenazas que éste enfrenta hoy bispo Kurtz dijo que los detalles de Bridgeport, Connecticut, direc- sobre el matrimonio que estará de matrimonio a parejas de día, según su director. exactos sobre las estrategias del tor del Comité sobre doctrina de los disponible en la Internet y a través personas del mismo sexo para El arzobispo Joseph E. Kurtz, comité, si su cuerpo de miembros obispos, y el obispo auxiliar Gabino de sedes de redes sociales. cumplir con una decisión del 10 de Louisville, Kentucky, dijo que será ampliado y cuánto tiempo Zavala, de Los Ángeles, director del En una carta a sus compañeros de octubre del Tribunal Supremo el cardenal Francis E. George, de continuará su trabajo, han de ser grupo de trabajo de la USCCB sobre obispos anunciando la iniciativa, del estado. Además, los votantes Chicago, presidente de la USCCB, determinados por sus miembros, el fortalecimiento del matrimonio. el arzobispo Kurtz dijo que la de California, Arizona y Florida le pidió dirigir el comité, cuyo quienes han realizado solamente Carl A. Anderson, caballero su- conferencia quiere “dar a conocer han de votar el 4 de noviembre trabajo está siendo fi nanciado por una llamada de conferencia hasta premo de los Caballeros de Colón, la unicidad y belleza de la insti- sobre enmiendas constituciona- los Caballeros de Colón. el momento. servirá como consultor. tución del matrimonio”, mientras les propuestas que defi nirían el Además de su componente “El cardenal George consi- Los planes iniciales incluyen la a la misma vez trata “lo inadec- matrimonio como la unión entre educativo, el trabajo del comité deró importante comenzar con redistribución de la declaración uado en el debate público que un hombre y una mujer. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Page 29 América El Cardenal diNardo Cardenal hondureño dice que la describe franja bíblica educación cristiana debe conducir como ‘marco mental’ al conocimiento de Cristo CIUDAD DEL VATICANO CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — La franja bíblica se (CNS) — Una verdadera edu- refi ere geográfi camente a partes cación cristiana debe conducir a de los Estados Unidos sureños, las personas a una relación con pero es también “un marco Cristo, a una conversión, al servi- mental” en el cual pasajes e cio y a la misión, dijo el cardenal imágenes bíblicos están vivos y hondureño Óscar Rodríguez son relevantes en la vida, dijo el Maradiaga de Tegucigalpa. cardenal Daniel N. DiNardo, de “Para una sólida formación Galveston-Houston. cristiana, hay la necesidad de un El cardenal se dirigió al Sínodo encuentro de diálogo con el Dios mundial de obispos sobre la Biblia del verbo, que puede cambiar, El Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo de el 11 de octubre, compartiendo modificar conductas y hacerlo historias de fe de su región y Galveston-Houston saluda a los feligreses después de celebrar la cristiano”, dijo el cardenal ante el sugiriendo que la Iglesia católica primera misa después del huracán sínodo mundial de obispos, que redacte un “compendio para Ike en la Iglesia de St. Patrick en la tiene como tema central la Biblia. compartir la lectura de las Sagra- isla de Galveston, Texas, el 28 de El cardenal Rodríguez dirigió El cardenal hondureño Oscar Rodríguez Maradiaga de Tegucigalpa se dirige al das Escrituras”. septiembre. (CNS Photo/Erik Noriega, la palabra ante el sínodo, el 6 de público durante una sesión para hispanos el 9 de junio durante el duodécimo El cardenal DiNardo dijo que Texas Catholic Herald) octubre, y presentó una vista congreso eucarístico anual, llevado a cabo en el centro de convenciones el documento debe estar dirigido general del conocimiento y uso internacionales de Georgia, en Atlanta, el 8 y 9 de junio. (CNS Photo/Michael a los fi eles, no a los expertos, estudio bíblico e individuos no de la Biblia de los católicos lati- Alexander, Georgia Bulletin) y debe “destacar los métodos católicos”, dijo. noamericanos. Su texto se dio a ricos y útiles y los enfoques de la El cardenal DiNardo dijo al conocer el 9 de octubre. escena social y política pasen hacer todavía mucho más, dijo. Iglesia, pasado y presente, para sínodo que hablaba “a nombre de El cardenal dijo que a pesar de a través de nuestros centros de “Necesitamos reconsiderar leer, interpretar, orar y vivir la los católicos que viven en la fa- que la globalización y el Internet formación” en programas de la manera en la que enseñamos palabra de Dios”. mosa franja bíblica de los Estados le dan a las personas más acceso catequesis, escuelas, grupos ju- la fe bíblica para la vida de los El compendio proveería direc- Unidos sureños. Pero, aunque es que nunca a la información, veniles y colegios, dijo. cristianos”, dijo. ción a los católicos que leen la una localidad, la franja bíblica incluyendo información sobre Aunque se han hecho muchos Una verdadera inspiración Biblia solos o en grupos y les daría también es un marco mental”. la Biblia, el Internet también adelantos en la distribución de la bíblica se debe ver en todos los una comprensión del enfoque de “Hay seguramente asuntos informa del comportamiento Biblia y en el establecimiento de aspectos de una vida cristiana, la Iglesia sobre las Escrituras, lo y problemas con este estado escandaloso de algunos políticos comunidades cristianas dedica- que abarque “la totalidad de las cual es importante especialmente mental”, dijo, “pero éste ha man- y otras fi guras públicas. das a la lectura y aplicación de la acciones de uno y no solamente para los católicos que “tratan tenido vivo una imaginación y un “Lamentamos el hecho de que Biblia a la vida diaria, especial- la vida de uno dentro de los tem- regularmente con grupos de vocabulario bíblicos”. muchos de los actores de esta mente en Latinoamérica, se debe plos”, dijo el cardenal. Oración, homilías, entendimiento emergen como primeros temas en sínodo bíblico

Por Cindy Wooden Obispos curso de homilética durante un Catholic News Service escuchan semestre, una hora a la semana, y CIUDAD DEL VATICANO al Papa eso fue todo lo que recibí”. — Aprender a orar con las Es- Benedicto XVI El obispo Desiderius Rwoma, crituras, mejorar las homilías durante la de Singida, Tanzania, habló de y asegurar una interpretación inauguración la importancia de las homilías del Sínodo precisa de los pasajes de la Bib- durante una presentación de cinco mundial de lia fueron los temas principales obispos sobre minutos ante la asamblea antes que de presentaciones formales, de la Biblia, en el comenzara la discusión libre de discusiones abiertas y del trabajo Vaticano el 6 una hora el 7 de octubre. Diez otros en pequeños grupos los días 7 y de octubre. miembros del sínodo también ofre- 8 de octubre en el Sínodo mundial (CNS cieron tales presentaciones. de obispos sobre la Biblia. Photo/Alessia “Si hablamos de personas que El padre basilio canadiense Giuliani, son tibias en cuanto a los asuntos Thomas Rosica, funcionario de Catholic de nuestra fe y del fenómeno de informes en inglés del sínodo, Press Photo) las sectas religiosas, las cuales se dijo que las tres preocupaciones están diseminando a una veloci- surgieron repetidamente durante dad alarmante en muchas partes la discusión de micrófono abierto del mundo, las causas de esto del 7 de octubre en el salón del pueden ser trazadas en retroceso sínodo y en los grupos pequeños hasta la carencia de predica buena el 8 de octubre. — una forma de meditación en los obispos dicen: ‘No sabemos y uno en alemán. y apropiada”, dijo. El Papa Benedicto XVI no oración sobre las Escrituras), sino qué es: ¿podría usted modelar Otro tema mencionado repeti- El arzobispo Laurent Mon- estuvo presente en la sesión que también pidieron que alguien esto?’ Hubo dos peticiones muy damente por los participantes del sengwo Pasinya, de Kinshasa, nocturna del 7 de octubre y él dirigiera el sínodo en el ejercicio fuertes” para ofrecer la experi- sínodo, dijo, es la necesidad de Congo, secretario especial del no participa en las discusiones para que los miembros pudieran encia a los miembros del sínodo, mejorar las homilías. sínodo, también habló sobre la ex- de grupos pequeños. experimentarlo por sí mismos. dijo padre Rosica. Varias personas mencionaron tensión de las sectas y cómo éstas Padre Rosica dijo que muchos “Una de las cosas que está El sínodo tiene tres grupos que “la homilética tiene una desafían a la iglesia a explicar que participantes en el sínodo pidi- emergiendo por todas partes es trabajando en cada uno de los prioridad muy baja en los semi- una lectura fundamentalista de la eron no sólo una explicación de no sólo la necesidad de ‘lectio idiomas francés, inglés y español, narios” y un participante dijo a los Biblia viola lo que la propia Biblia “lectio divina” (lectura divina divina’, sino que muchos de dos grupos trabajando en italiano miembros del sínodo: “Tomé un dice sobre la interpretación. Page 30 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Diocesan / National / International Something’s brewing in Wyoming: Coffee made by Carmelite monks WASHINGTON (CNS) — away behind him, Br. Elias Br. Elias has his own favorite conversion started. eral communities. When I came Something’s brewing in the explained the monks’ activities: coffee: Hermit’s Bold Blend. “It’s “When I was backpacking in here I knew this was where I Wyoming hamlet of Clark. “We needed an industry that one of our newest. It’s medium- Europe, that’s when I started to wanted to stay.” He also hopes There, a small but growing would not only be good work dark roast and the two top beans believe in God. I joined the Air to begin priesthood studies soon. community of cloistered Carmel- but would support us and pay are Sumatran — just a really good Force, and that’s when I joined The coffee is available on the ite monks has launched a coffee the bills. coffee at that temperature — and the church,” he added. community’s Web site, www. business. Some monks make fruit- Br. Elias said, “I did not drink we’ve added Guatemalan. Gua- Upon leaving the Air Force, Br. mysticmonkcoffee.com, or by cake; these monks make coffee. coffee” before joining the monas- temalan adds a certain spiciness. Elias said, “I wanted to explore calling the toll-free number (877) Wyoming’s climate isn’t made tery. “I am now a daily drinker. Bring the two together and you the religious life and visited sev- 751-6377. for growing coffee, but the monks I’ve had some lessons from a get a smooth, dark, full-bodied import coffee beans from many brother on how to enjoy the coffee and you get some spicy of the world’s coffee-growing fi ner coffees.” Br. Elias is also the notes.” Vatican bank offi cial says assets regions. Mystic Monk Coffee now operation’s fl oor manager. Coffee beans take a circuitous comes in 20 varieties. Not bad for The monastery’s 13 monks fi ll path to get to the Wyoming mon- not threatened by global crisis a four-year-old monastery, and a about 1,000 orders a month, and, astery. So too did Br. Elias. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The “Our patrimony is solid and we one-year-old business. like the monastery’s population, Born in Israel as Ishai Bar- Vatican bank’s assets have not don’t have a shortage of liquidity. “We monks like good coffee,” sales are growing. “We also whole- Shimon to an American mother been threatened by the global fi - We’ve always been very prudent, said Brother Elias, who at 29 years sale for stores and for churches and Israeli father, he said, “I grew nancial crisis, largely because it has I would dare to say conservative, and having been with the mon- for fundraising,” Br. Elias said. up in a kibbutz,” a collective avoided speculative investments, in managing our resources. We’ve aster for three years, is one of its “Some of them get 400-500 bags a farm. “When I was 11, my family said a top offi cial of the bank. always invested defensively,” he longer-tenured members. shot.” One group, he added, buys decided to move to the United “Our goal of not allowing a loss said. In an Oct. 10 phone interview 1,000 pounds of coffee at a time at States. For the most part I lived of capital to the religious institu- Caloia said the current fi nancial with CNS from Clark, where cof- a discounted price to ship to U.S. in Florida. ... I went to college in tions that entrust us with their crisis, which has hit major banks fee-roasting machines whirred troops overseas. Daytona Beach. That’s when my resources remains fully achieved especially hard, has been caused today,” said Angelo Caloia. primarily by “behavior that has Caloia is president of a super- been improper to the point of divide by zero. I am convinced printed more clearly, and if visory council of the Vatican bank, fraudulency.” The solution, he said, her students have repeatedly your eyes are open, those are Hamer… known offi cially as the Institute for will require more controlled regula- saved the world from black- easy to see, acknowledge, and the Works of Religion. He spoke tion of the fi nancial industry. FROM PAGE 13 hole-spontaneous-combustion follow. in an interview published Oct. 13 Unfortunately, he said, the sav- “What is the name of a or fi nancial-disaster incidents In the Catholic Bishops of by the Italian magazine Famiglia ings of ordinary people have been polygon with eight sides and not seen since the Great De- the United States’ document Cristiana. endangered by excessive risk-tak- eight angles?” Sister Mary pression, because everyone Forming Consciences for Faith- He pointed out that the bank’s ing by major institutions and an Declan would ask, in Room 211 knows the life rule of not divid- ful Citizenship, they gave clear exposure is limited because it does excessive desire for profi t. of Pueblo Catholic High School. ing by zero. direction for the confusion of not operate as a lending institu- The financial collapse has The answer was “octagon.” The great thing about the times like these. Our Bishop tion, and its investments have generated widespread insecurity She also would ask, “Can you Catholic Church is that, if you Kevin Vann has also empha- always been conservative. inside and outside the banking divide by zero?” And a class believe in it, like we learned to sized it: “The direct and inten- In particular, he said, the bank industry, he said. full of memorization geniuses believe the Baltimore Catechism, tional destruction of innocent has avoided investing in “deriva- “Today, in world fi nance, no would reply, “You may never, you know where you stand. human life from the moment of tives,” a type of higher-risk invest- one trusts anyone else,” he said. ever, ever, ever divide by zero.” That faith along with knowl- conception until natural death ment that is blamed for causing The Vatican bank was estab- Clearly, Sr. Mary Declan edge of right and wrong, good is always wrong and is not just much of the current crisis. lished in 1942 and is used by knew how to fi ll young minds. and evil, are the reasons, for one issue among many. It must Instead, Caloia said, the Vati- Vatican agencies, church orga- That was about 75 years ago. some of us, that our lives can always be opposed.” can bank has made “clear, simple nizations, bishops and religious In Hulen Mall, many of the rise above the agony every- I was paying attention when and ethically based” investments, orders around the world. It offers signs are printed “stop” but one’s life contains, because we I learned the rules of the road, avoiding speculation and staying currency exchange services and they are not octagonal, so if can focus on Jesus Christ, who Catholic style. I know the great- away from companies tied to interest-bearing accounts. Like you are at an intersection, the taught us, actually and fi gura- est common denominator of things like exploitation of children all banks, it has an investment shape will not tell you who tively, how to live. our Catholic faith came from a or the arms trade. portfolio, which is not public. has to stop and who doesn’t. During presidential elec- rule in the little book I memo- Every traffi c sign in the mall is tions, people spend more time rized 150 years ago, in second rectangular, which means, in studying the polls and pre- grade: “God Made Us.” sign-speak, that it is regulatory dicting the outcome than Big Kathy Cribari Hamer, a By Jean Denton in nature, provides a guide or Kate spent earning every one member of St. Andrew Copyright © 2008, Jean Denton a warning. “Oh-oh, this corner of her real estate titles, from Parish, has fi ve children, has four-way regulatory guide agent to broker. But I think she Meredith, John, Julie, signs. Whose turn is it to heed understood the nuances of her Andrew, and Abby. In their warnings?” profession better than we see May, her column received the sec- When everyone neglects to the hidden meanings in our ond place award for best family life heed the warnings at the same multiple choices. column by the Catholic Press As- time, I reckon the cars collide. The process gets ugly, and sociation of the U.S. and Canada at Our lives are like that too, that makes choices about as the Catholic Media Convention in and at those times I am grate- clear as traffi c signs in the Toronto. In 2005, Kathy’s column ful for the people like Sr. Mary mall. Fortunately, the Catholic was recognized with the fi rst place Declan who warned us never to Church gives us signs that are award in the same category. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Page 31 Calendar

SIDEWALK COUNSELING MINISTRY WITH FAMILIES NOLAN HOMECOMING ST. GEORGE HARVEST DANCE Catholics United for Life of North Texas will To Report Misconduct Ministry With Families, a two-day leader- Happy Hallowed Homecoming will happen The St. George Altar Society will host its offer an information seminar on abortion If you or someone you know is a victim ship formation training program, will be at Nolan Catholic High School Oct. 31. All annual Harvest Dance Nov. 1 from 8 p.m. and a sidewalk counseling training session of sexual misconduct by anyone who held Nov. 14 and 15 at Holy Family Church, alumni and their families are invited to a to midnight at National Hall located at 3316 Nov. 8. The seminar, presented by Chuck Pel- serves the church, you may 2330 Cheyenne St., Irving. The program, free barbecue dinner from 5:30 p.m. to Roberts Cut-off Rd., Fort Worth. Czech and letier, founder and co-director of Catholics • Call Judy Locke, victim co-hosted by parishes in the Dioceses of 7:30 p.m. in Hartnett Arena, 4501 Bridge Then Some Band will provide music for the United for Life of North Texas, will be held assistance coordinator, Dallas and Fort Worth and presented by the St., Fort Worth. The kids will be treated dance. The evening will also feature the at St. Peter the Apostle Church in White (817) 560-2452 ext. 201 National Association of Catholic Family Life to Viking tattoos and special Halloween harvest fruit pull and a cakewalk. Klobase Settlement Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. The or e-mail her at [email protected] Ministers, is designed for clergy, religious, activities. There will be campus tours with sandwiches, kolache pastries, and nachos morning event will begin with a special Mass • Or call the Sexual Abuse Hotline parish staff, lay leaders, teachers, and student ambassadors as guides from 6 will be sold as well. For more information, celebrated at 8 a.m. in the church, followed (817) 560-2452 ext. 900 volunteers. The sessions will begin with a p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Then, the Vikings will call the parish office at (817) 831-4404. by the seminar and training in the parish • Or call The Catholic Center at continental breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 9 play John Paul II at Doskocil Stadium at hall. Coffee and donuts will be available. (817) 560-2452 ext. 102 and ask for a.m. with training being held from 9 a.m. 7:30 p.m. RSVP to the alumni office at For more information, contact Chuck or Pat to 4:30 p.m. both days. The registration (817) 457-2920 ext. 1670 or via e-mail to FR. KOCH FUNDRAISER the chancellor/moderator of the curia, The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Pelletier at (817) 738-1086 or John Bezner Father James Hart fee is $70 per person or $100 per couple [email protected]. at (940) 634-1434. and includes training manual and lunch. will host the 12th annual Father Ivor Koch To Report Abuse For more information, call Linda Moses Charity Fundraiser Nov. 1 at Sacred Heart Parish, 1504 10th St., Wichita Falls. A free Call the Texas Department of Family at (972) 252-5521 or e-mail to lmoses@ ‘TASTE AND SEE’ spaghetti dinner will be served beginning RACHEL MINISTRIES Protective Services (Child Protective holyfamilychurch.net. Good Shepherd Parish, 1000 Tinker Rd., Rachel Ministries, a program that offers a at 6 p.m. Activities will include a live auc- Services) at (800) 252-5400 Colleyville, will host its second annual “Taste safe, non-judgmental, and supportive envi- and See Artistic Creations Weekend” Nov. tion. Proceeds from this event support the ronment to those struggling with abortion’s ‘CATHOLIC BOOT CAMP’ 15 from 4 p.m to 9 p.m. and Nov. 16 from Knights of Columbus charitable activities. For more information, contact the parish aftermath, is expanding its outreach to The Young Adult Ministry of St. Mark 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The weekend event will CATECHESIS WORKSHOP office at (940) 723-5288. include programs and services in Spanish. Church, 2800 Pennsylvania Dr., Denton, will host over 40 exhibitors, including a sculptor The diocesan office of Adult Catechesis The expanded outreach program is currently sponsor “Catholic Boot Camp” Nov. 3 from from Nepal, a Peruvian jeweler, a fine arts and RCIA will present a workshop for RCIA seeking volunteers who can read and speak 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The speaker series photographer and a local beekeeper, as well directors, teams, and catechists entitled ST. FRANCIS VILLAGE FESTIVAL Spanish to help build the Spanish program. will explore how to live out Catholic beliefs as craftspeople, chefs, and musicians from St. Francis Village in Crowley will hold its “I Came That They Might Have Life” Nov. The ministry is also seeking Spanish-speak- every day. This will be the series’ second the local Fort Worth area. The event is free Fall Festival Saturday, Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. John the ing licensed counselors to volunteer during “tour,” known as “Called to Life.” Steve and open to the public. For more informa- to 2 p.m at 4070 St. Francis Village Rd. The Apostle Church, 7341 Glenview Dr. in North the Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreats. Kellmeyer, a nationally known author and tion, visit the Good Shepherd Web site at festival will include a large garage sale, Richland Hills. The day will include a keynote There are also opportunities for volunteers lecturer, will lead the tour. The topic of pro- www.gscc.net or call the parish office at resale shop bargains, art show, crafts and presentation entitled “This is the Faith of the to be included on the referral list. Training life issues will invite discussion of Bishops (817) 421-1387. ceramics. The Village quilting league will sell Church: Dynamic and Essential Catechesis will be provided to all volunteers. Anyone Kevin Vann’s and Kevin Farrell’s letter as homemade quilts. The Secular Franciscan in the Catechumenate” by Lucas Pollice, who is bilingual and is interested in this well as “On the Separation of Sense and Order will sponsor a bake sale. For more director of Catechesis for the Diocese of LAY CARMELITES ministry is asked to contact Betsy Kopor at State” from the Archdiocese of Denver. For information, contact Deana Harris at (817) Fort Worth. There will also be three rounds The Lay Carmelites invite those in search (817) 923-4757 or by e-mail to forgiven@ more information, contact Michele Gilmore 292-5786. of breakout sessions offering catechist and of this deeper relationship to join them racheltx.org. at (940) 387-6223 ext. 35. team formation topics. There is no cost for on the second and fourth Sundays of the the workshop, but lunch will be provided for month for a time of prayer and fellowship. FAMILY STYLE LUNCH NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING $5 per person, payable at the workshop. To Those interested in participating are asked Holy Family of Nazareth Parish in Vernon The Couple to Couple League, which offers RSVP, contact Josie Castillo at (817) 560- to gather at 2 p.m. in the chapel of The will host a Family Style Lunch Nov. 2 classes in the sympto-thermal method of 3300, ext. 255 or at [email protected]. NTC deadlines College of St. Thomas More, 3017 Lubbock from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the parish hall Natural Family Planning, finds NFP to be For more information and a schedule for in Fort Worth. Formation will take place in located at 2200 Roberts St. in Vernon. The “safe, healthy, and effective.” The Couple the day, visit the diocesan Web site at www. for submission the college library from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 all-you-can-eat lunch will include sausage, to Couple League is introducing an updated fwdioc.org and click on Faith Formation and p.m. For more information, call Phyllis Poth sauerkraut, German potato salad, green The North Texas Catholic is pub- course in the sympto-thermal method with Adult Catechesis/RCIA. at (817) 457-1746. beans, chicken noodle soup, bread, and lished twice monthly, except dur- completely revised materials and classes. dessert. Tickets for the lunch are $10 for ing the months of June, July, and The course consists of three classes spaced adults and $5 for children 10 and under. August when it is published monthly. at monthly intervals, with individual fol- CARMELITE AUXILIARY MASS COURAGE GROUP For more information, contact the parish The deadline to submit information low-up as needed. Engaged couples are The Auxiliary to the Discalced Carmelite Nuns Courage D/FW, a spiritual support group office at (940) 552-5895. is noon on the Wednesday of the encouraged to attend a course that begins invites all to join them in commemorating for those striving to live chaste lives ac- week before the paper is published. at least four months before their wedding. their 25th anniversary Oct. 29. Mass will be cording to the Catholic Church’s teachings Items for the Nov. 7 issue must be ICON PAINTING WORKSHOP To register for a class starting Nov. 9 at 2 celebrated by Bishop Kevin Vann, followed on homosexuality, meets every second and received by noon on Wednesday, An ecumenical Icon-Painting Workshop p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 714 N. Main by a membership meeting and box lunch. fourth Friday evening. For information, e- Oct. 29. Items for the Nov. 21 is- will be held Nov. 8-9, at St. Basil the Great St., Muenster, contact Scott and Vickie Green The celebration will be held at noon at the mail to [email protected] or call sue must be received by noon on Byzantine Catholic Church, 1118 East Union at (940) 759-4475. Catholic Center, 800 West Loop 820 South (972) 938-5433. in Fort Worth. Reservations are $10 per Wednesday, Nov. 12. Bower Rd. in Irving. Byzantine Father Elias person. Checks may be mailed to Nancy Rafaj, pastor of St. John Chrysostom Church Dalton, 3613 Lands End, Fort Worth 76109. BENEFIT DANCE in Houston and noted iconographer, will RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREAT HALOS (Hispanic Association Lending Others present the workshop. Fr. Elias has painted Rachel Ministries will host a weekend retreat For more information, call Cathy Lancaster at (817) 714-8231. ‘COME AND SEE’ RETREAT Support) Fort Worth will host its fifth annual icons for more than 20 years and teaches for healing following an abortion Nov. 21-23. dance Nov. 29 from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the theology and painting of icons all over Women interested in knowing about reli- This program helps those who struggle with Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall at 4100 Blue North America. Those participating in the gious life are invited to attend a “come and grief, guilt, and pain after abortion to find Mound Rd., Fort Worth. Tickets are available workshop will paint an icon of Christ the see” retreat Nov. 22 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. hope and healing. The retreats are open THOMAS MORE CONFERENCE for $30 per person. Tables may be reserved Emmanuel (the child Jesus) or of St. Nicholas The Center for Thomas More Studies at the The retreat will be held at Jesus the Good to all who feel the pain of post-abortion with the purchase of eight tickets. Tickets of Myra, both appropriate subjects for the University of Dallas will host an international Shepherd Convent of the Sisters of the Holy trauma. Come and experience the mercy, will also be avalble at the door for $35 per approaching Advent-Christmas season, on conference titled “Thomas More on Trial: Family of Nazareth at 1814 Egyptian Way forgiveness and healing love of God on person. The dance will feature Little Joe an 8 inch by 10 inch gessoed board. Using Law and Conscience in More’s Last Let- in Grand Prairie. For more information or a Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat. For and his band La Familia. The auction of a a prepared prototype, participants will learn ters and Trial Accounts” Nov. 7-8 at 1845 to register, call Sister Mary Paul, CSFN, by more information or registration call the bicycle will also be held during the dance. techniques for faces, garments, gilding, and E. Northgate Dr. in Irving. The conference Nov. 19 at (972) 642-5191 or (972) 262- confidential help line at (817) 923-4757, Ice, sodas, and food will be available for background. The theology of both icons will will provide participants an opportunity to 5137 ext. 24. or e-mail to [email protected]. purchase during the function.The pro- be explained during the class time. The study and discuss the last works and trial of ceeds from the dance will benefit Catholic workshop will meet Saturday from 9:30 a.m. St. Thomas More, especially as they relate Charities’ children emergency shelter. All to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. DEAF MINISTRY to the many issues of literature, history, POLKA MASS AND DINNER donations are tax deductible. To purchase to 6:30 p.m. The workshop is for adults and The Deaf Ministry Program is in need of a philosophy, law, and statesmanship. The The Catholic Community of Seymour will tickets, call Mary Hernandez at (817) 923- accompanied children over 10. For more court reporter to help with CART (Computer conference will conclude with a retrial and celebrate with neighbors Nov. 9 begin- 5261, Flores Insurance at (817) 724-7673, information, e-mail dallasbenedictine@ Assisted Real-Time Translation) services. assessment of More’s trial from 1535. A ning with a special 10 a.m. Polka Mass or Lopez Plumbing (817) 923-9869. yahoo.com or call (214) 339-8483. The Deaf Community celebrates a special complete schedule of lectures and present- at Sacred Heart Church on North Cedar Deaf Community Mass on the first Sunday ers for this annual conference can be found Street in Seymour. Following the Mass, a of each month at 1:45 p.m. at San Mateo at www.thomasmorestudies.org. Attorneys Czech Olde World dinner with Bohemian Church near downtown Fort Worth. The participating in the conference may earn up sausage, turkey and dressing with all the ministry would like to provide CART services to 10.5 continuing legal education credits. trimmings, and kolaches, will be served at for deaf persons who do not sign so they can For more information or to register, go to Sacred Heart Mosler Hall until 1:30 p.m. A Classifi ed Section read the simultaneous transcriptions and be www.thomasmorestudies.org/conference. silent auction will be held during the meal. A a part of the special liturgy. To help with this html or call (972) 265-5741. country store of baked goods, kolaches, and service, contact Mary Cinatl, director of the Bohemian sausage will also be a highlight Deaf Ministry Program, at (817) 284-3019 of the event. Sacred Heart Church is located ACCOMPANIST MAINTENANCE WORKER (Voice and TDD) or [email protected]. ‘A NIGHT WITH THE BISHOP’ two-and-one-half hours from the Fort Worth Accompanist with experience at three- Local Catholic retirement facility is The Knights of Columbus Bishop Dunne area into the country going 199 West to manual pipe organ needed for three seeking a maintenance worker. Ap- Council #2813 will host “A Night of Listening Jacksboro and then 114 West to Seymour. weekend Masses at Holy Family Church plicant must have a/c and electrical ST. AUGUSTINE GROUP with Bishop Vann” Nov. 22 from 6:30 p.m. to in Fort Worth. Responsibilities include experience. Send résumé to deanah@ The St. Augustine Men’s Purity Group, a 8:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, rehearsals with up to two choirs weekly, saintfrancisvillage.com support group for men who struggle with 4500 Columbus Trail, Fort Worth. The eve- holy day Masses; availability for parish SERVICES AVAILABLE sources of sexual impurity such as those ning will offer participants the opportunity funerals, weddings, and major parish HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Topsoil, sand, gravel, washed materials, found on the Internet, meets regularly to “grow, embrace, and love the Catholic celebrations throughout the year is Father Raphael Eagle, TOR, chaplain driveways, concrete, backhoe, and trac- in Room 213 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton faith,” according to promotional material. A preferred. Applicant must be familiar of Cook Children’s Hospital and priest tor services. Custom mowing lots and School, located at 2016 Willis Lane, Keller; free-will offering will be accepted which will with post-Vatican II Catholic liturgy. in residence at St. Bartholomew acres. Call (817) 732-4083. at 1301 Paxton Ave. (Padre Pio House) in be given to Bishop Vann for the needs of the Church, will lead a Holy Land 10-day Send a résumé to Holy Family Church; Arlington; and at Immaculate Conception diocese. Refreshments will be provided. For pilgrimage beginning June 9, 2009. Attn: Diane Kain, 6150 Pershing Ave., ADVERTISE IN THE Parish in Denton at 2255 Bonnie Brae St. more information and to make reservations, Fort Worth 76107 or e-mail to dkain@ Call Charles Gappa at (817) 294-1013 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC For additional information, visit the Web contact Charlie Valdez at (817) 921-2576, or (682) 552-1875 for a free brochure holyfamilyfw.org. For more information, site at www.sampg.com, or e-mail to Mark (817) 247-1809 (cell) or Drew Armentrout and early discounts. call (817) 737-6768 ext. 104 (817) 560-3300 at [email protected]. at (817) 244-9595. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, October 24, 2008 Page 32 Good Newsmakers ‘Tents of Hope’ promotes awareness, action to end genocide in Darfur

By Cori Fugere Urban Catholic News Service he artwork of Tstudents from St. Mary’s School in Middlebury, Vermont will join a display of about 400 decorated tents assem- bled on the National Mall Nov. 7-9 to draw attention to the crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan.

The weekend event, “Tents of Hope,” is a national com- munity-based project involving groups that have purchased and decorated canvas tents that will be put on display in Washington and then sent to a refugee camp in Chad to be used as classrooms. Eileen Gombosi, St. Mary’s art teacher, said the project Students in Middlebury, Vermont, decorate a tent that may make its way to Sudanese refugees in Chad. Middlebury was among the communities participating in the went along with the school’s nationwide “Tent of Hope” project, which will culminate with an interfaith prayer and rally in Washington Nov. 7-9. The project aims to draw attention to the more than tradition of integrity for life. 2 million people displaced by the violent confl ict in the Darfur region of Sudan. (CNS photo/Cori Fugere Urban, VERMONT CATHOLIC TRIBUNE) “That means reaching out to others in our world when they project because of their belief port St. Mary’s (effort) and as a seriously and that we truly love their tents to grow vegetables,” need help. Because our planet that “it is important for all way to plant a seed of political our neighbors as ourselves.” he said. is so small, when fellow souls people, and especially people awareness and awareness of “The refugee tent is a symbol “Our ability to create and need help, we reach out,” she of faith, to speak and act for the plight of people in other of loss (reminding refugees) of sustain hope in the presence of told the Vermont Catholic Tri- justice in behalf of the power- countries,” she said. what they used to have, what loss — even enormous loss — is bune, newspaper of the Burling- less and oppressed.” Rev. Franklin said that was taken from them, and their one of humanity’s most exalted ton Diocese. “The situation in Darfur although the local community longing to return home. Yet, characteristics,” he added. The St. Mary’s students is immoral and horrifi c. We has great faith diversity and even though the tent represents Human rights abuses and oth- painted one wall of a canvas wanted to do what we can to political diversity there are loss, they immediately human- er atrocities have been rampant tent Sept. 13 during a weekend bring this crisis before our gov- some things on which all can ize their situation by creating in Sudan’s Darfur region since when the Middlebury Col- ernment and insist that they act agree. a new life,” said Jerry Fowler, February 2003 when fi ghting lege Chaplain’s Offi ce and the by supporting the U.N. mis- “We can agree that genocide director of the Committee on escalated between rebel groups Middlebury Area Clergy Asso- sion, getting peacekeepers and is evil. We can agree that the Conscience at the United States and government troops and the ciation sponsored the event at a much-needed supplies on the powerless must be protected. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Janjaweed, or Arab militias. local farmers’ market. ground in Darfur,” he said. We can agree that the hungry “In the (refugee) camps in The confl ict has forced more One of the organizers, the Kathy Boe attended the must be fed and the homeless Chad, this is most obvious from than 2 million people to fl ee their Rev. Tim Franklin, pastor event with her family, includ- sheltered,” he said. “When we the fences and screens they homes and left more than 200,000 of Bridport Congregational ing daughters Sara, a St. Mary’s as people of faith come together build around their tents with people dead, causing a humani- Church in Middlebury, said the graduate, and Andrea, a third- to work for peace and justice, sticks and grass and the little tarian crisis that the United States groups chose to take part in the grader there. “We came to sup- we show that we take our faith plots they scratch out next to has described as genocide.

MAILING LABEL: Please enclose label with address change or inquiries concerning mail delivery of your paper. Thank you. Inside... This issue of the NTC Our fourth annual White Mass Young Adult Ministry is becoming OK, we don’t do this often, but Jeff Oct. 16 celebrated Catholic medi- more multi-faceted, reaching more Hedglen wrote two really good cal personnel in the diocese, those Catholics at this critical time of life pieces this issue, one his Word To in the fi eld and those still working in more places in our diocese, and Life refl ection, and the other, his toward their medical young adults are column. You’ll fi nd vocational calling. 15 fueling the effort. 16-17 them here: 24-25