School of Excellence: During October

OCTOBER FEASTS John XXIII, John Paul II added to general Roman calendar Vol.The XLX, No. 11 DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD—CAPEMirror GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI September 19, 2014 Vatican City

he Congregation for Di- vine Worship has added St. John XXIII and St. John Paul II to the universal cal- Tendar of the modern Roman rite, with both their feasts observed School of Excellence: during October. According to the Sept. 11 issue of the Vatican weekly Notre Dame Regional High School L’Osservatore Romano, the decree naming the new feast days for the saints was issued by the Congre- gation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments following requests to do so from around the world. While the feasts of both late popes had already been available to some dioceses since they had been beatified, every diocese throughout the world is now free to commemorate these popes li- turgically. Both are given the rank of optional memorial, meaning they may be celebrated, but they do not have to be. The optional memorial of SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE—N otre Dame students displayed banners to be St. John XXIII is observed on Oct. hung in the Cape Girardeau high school showing its School of Excellence 11, the day he opened the Second Award. Pictured were Josh Seabaugh, Evan Unterreiner, Bill Kapp, Shelby Vatican Council. The second read- Heckert, Carson Freeman, Mackinze Lynch, Joe Matthews, Tanner Robert, ing at the Office of Readings for and Josh H alter. (Photo courtesy Notre Dame Regional High School) his feast, published in the decree,

See Calendar / 9 Cape Girardeau comes as a result of your commitment to providing a truly integrat- n Sept. 15, The Cardinal ed and authentic Catholic educa- As of Sept. 15, Newman Society released tion across all academic disciplines 2014, 84 parishes its list of schools recognized and areas of student activities,” Bp. have reported by the Catholic Education James V. Johnston wrote in a letter to OHonor Roll. That same day, it was an- Br. Migliorino and the Notre Dame 8,458 pledges nounced at a school-wide assembly community. “This is a well-deserved to the Diocesan and pep rally that Notre Dame Re- honor and I applaud you, Br. David, Development Fund gional High School in Cape Girardeau your administrators, faculty, staff, totaling $2,411,640, is a 2014 School of Excellence. and students. I am also deeply grate- PRESS CONFERENCE—Cape Gi- “I am most grateful for this dis- ful to the parents and parishes who rardeau Mayor Harry Rediger con- or 96 percent of the tinction,” said Br. David Anthony generously assist you. Their ongoing gratulated Br. David Migliorino, OSF, $2,500,000 goal. Migliorino, OSF, principal. “It shows dedication, support, and sacrifice has after he made remarks Sept. 15 on the dedication of the staff, the de- assisted in Notre Dame thriving as a Notre Dame Regional High School’s Thank you! termination of the students, and the place of excellence.” School of Excellence Award. The support of the parents and alumni of Home to 559 students, Notre distinguished Catholic high school Notre Dame Regional High School.” Dame Regional High School has a held a school-wide pep rally and A School of Excellence repre- legacy of recognition for 10 consecu- assembly in order to announce its sents the top five percent of the 1,303 tive years. award as one of the top 5% Catho- Catholic high schools in the nation. lic academic institutions in the US. “This national recognition See Excellence / 9 (Photo courtesy Notre Dame Regional High School) The Catechism in brief

136 God is the author of Sacred Scripture because he inspired its human authors; he acts in them and by means of them. He thus gives assurance that their writings teach without error his saving truth (cf. “Dei Verbum” [“Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation”], 11).

The Catechism of the Catholic Church compiles the living tradition of the Catholic Church and divides it into four sections: What Catholics believe (the Creed), how the faith is transmitted (worship and sacraments), how Catholics are called to live The next issue of The Mirror will be Oct. 3, 2014. (moral life), and prayer. If you would like to receive the diocesan newspaper via Email in digital format, please contact Angie Toben at (417) 866-0841, or Email her: [email protected]. 2 The Mirror COLUMNS September 19, 2014

religion in countries governed by Sharia law. A reader of the tale of two A tale of two churches churches, an outside observer, might note that American civil law has done nce upon a time there was “progressive” and “enlightened.” much to weaken and destroy what is a church founded on God’s The inevitable result is a crisis of the basic unit of every human society, entering into human history GUEST belief for many Catholics. Through- the family. With the weakening of in order to give humanity out history, when Catholics and other the internal restraints that healthy Oa path to eternal life and happiness COLUMN believers in revealed religion have family life teaches, the State will need with him. The Savior that God sent, been forced to choose between being to impose more and more external his only-begotten Son, did not write Card. Francis George, OMI taught by God or instructed by politi- restraints on everyone’s activities. a book but founded a community, a cians, professors, editors of major An outside observer might also note church, upon the witness and min- newspapers and entertain- that the official religion’s istry of twelve apostles. He sent this its citizens to think of themselves as ers, many have opted to imposing whatever its church the gift of the Holy Spirit, the the creators of world history and the go along with the pow- proponents currently spirit of love between Father and Son, managers of nature, so that no source ers that be. This reduces desire on all citizens and the Spirit of the truth that God had of truth outside of they themselves a great tension in their Those who even on the world at revealed about himself and humanity needed to be consulted to check their lives, although it also choose to live large inevitably generates by breaking into the history of hu- collective purposes and desires. But it brings with it the worship by the Catholic resentment. An outside man sinfulness. had never explicitly taken upon itself of a false god. It takes no observer might point This church, a hierarchical com- the mantle of a religion and officially moral courage to conform faith will not out that class plays a munion, continued through history, told its citizens what they must per- to government and social be welcomed large role in determining living among different peoples and sonally think or what “values” they pressure. It takes a deep as political the tenets of the official cultures, and was filled with sinners, must personalize in order to deserve faith to “swim against the candidates State religion. “Same-sex but always guided in the essentials to be part of the country. That was tide,” as Pope Francis re- marriage,” as a case in of her life and teaching by the Holy until recent years. cently encouraged young to national point, is not an issue for Spirit. She called herself “Catholic” In recent years, society has people to do at last sum- office, will not the poor or those on the because her purpose was to preach a brought social and legislative ap- mer’s World Youth Day. sit on editorial margins of society. universal faith and a universal moral- proval to all types of sexual relation- Swimming against How does the tale ity, encompassing all peoples and ships that used to be considered the tide means limiting boards of major end? We don’t know. cultures. This claim often invited con- “sinful.” Since the biblical vision of one’s access to positions newspapers, The actual situation is, of flict with the ruling classes of many what it means to be human tells us of prestige and power will not be at course, far more complex countries. About 1,800 years into that not every friendship or love can in society. It means that than a story plot, and her often stormy history, this church be expressed in sexual relations, the those who choose to live home on most there are many actors and found herself as a very small group church’s teaching on these issues by the Catholic faith will university characters, even among in a new country in Eastern North is now evidence of intolerance for not be welcomed as politi- faculties, will the ruling class, who do America that promised to respect all what the civil law upholds and even cal candidates to national not want their beloved religions because the State would not imposes. What was once a request office, will not sit on not have … country to transform be confessional; it would not try to to live and let live has now become editorial boards of major itself into a fake church. play the role of a religion. a demand for approval. The “rul- newspapers, will not be It would be wrong to lose This church knew that it was ing class,” those who shape public at home on most univer- hope, since there are so far from socially acceptable in this opinion in politics, in education, in sity faculties, will not have successful many good and faithful people. new country. One of the reasons the communications, in entertainment, is careers as actors and entertainers. Nor Catholics do know, with the country was established was to pro- using the civil law to impose its own will their children, who will also be certainty of faith, that, when Christ test the king of England’s permitting form of morality on everyone. We suspect. Since all public institutions, returns in glory to judge the living the public celebration of the Catholic are told that, even in marriage itself, no matter who owns or operates and the dead, the church, in some Mass on the soil of the British Empire there is no difference between men them, will be agents of the govern- recognizable shape or form that is in the newly conquered Catholic and women, although nature and our ment and conform their activities to both Catholic and Apostolic, will be territories of Canada. He had be- very bodies clearly evidence that men the demands of the official religion, there to meet him. There is no such trayed his coronation oath to combat and women are not interchangeable the practice of medicine and law will divine guarantee for any country, Catholicism, defined as “America’s at will in forming a family. Neverthe- become more difficult for faithful culture, or society of this or any age. greatest enemy,” and protect Protes- less, those who do not conform to Catholics. It already means in some ©TM tantism, bringing the pure religion of the official religion, we are warned, States that those who run businesses the colonists into danger and giving place their citizenship in danger. must conform their activities to the Reprinted with permission of the them the moral right to revolt and When the recent case about official religion or be fined, as Chris- Archdiocese of Chicago; copyright © The reject his rule. religious objection to one provi- tians and Jews are fined for their Catholic New World. Nonetheless, many Catholics in sion of the Health Care Act was the American colonies thought their decided against the State religion, life might be better in the new coun- the Huffington Post (June 30, 2014) try than under a regime whose ruling raised “concerns about the compat- Day of Prayer for Family class had penalized and persecuted ibility between being a Catholic and S them since the mid-16th century. being a good citizen.” This is not They made this new country their the voice of the nativists who first ope Francis and the US Bishops encourage a universal own and served her loyally. The social fought against Catholic immigra- e day of prayer Sept. 28 for the extraordinary Synod of history was often contentious, but tion in the 1830s. Nor is it the voice Bishops on the family at the Vatican on Oct. 5-19. the State basically kept its promise to of those who burned convents and p Abp. Joseph Kurtz, president of the USCCB said, protect all religions and not become a churches in Boston and Philadelphia P“As the Church turns with special attention to the family, rival to them, a fake church. That was a decade later. Neither is it the voice may God’s plan for marriage and the family be a until recent years. of the Know-Nothing Party of the source of hope and healing for all.” There was always a quasi- 1840s and 1850s, nor of the Ku Klux t. For the day of prayer, Catholics are religious element in the public creed Klan, which burned crosses before encouraged to say a prayer to the Holy of the country. It lived off the myth Catholic churches in the Midwest Family written by Pope Francis available of human progress, which had little after the civil war. It is a voice more at www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/ place for dependence on divine provi- sophisticated than that of the Ameri- 2 marriage-and-family/upload/September- dence. It tended to exploit the religi- can Protective Association, whose 28-2014-Day-of-Prayer-for-Synod.pdf. osity of the ordinary people by using members promised never to vote for Catholics are also being encouraged religious language to co-opt them a Catholic for public office. This is, 8 to pray the rosary each day of the synod. into the purposes of the ruling class. rather, the selfrighteous voice of some Forms of anti-Catholicism were part members of the American establish- of its social DNA. It had encouraged ment today who regard themselves as September 19, 2014 COLUMNS The Mirror 3 Worship: the cure for what ails you “God, infinitely perfect and blessed Worship gives us a true horizon in himself, in a plan of sheer goodness with which to navigate life. With- Public calendar freely created man to make him share in ON THE WAY out good reference points, we lose his own blessed life. For this reason, at our way. If you have ever driven in Mon., Sept. 22- Catholic Extension every time and in every place, God draws dense fog, you realize how impor- Wed., Sept. 24 Bishops Meeting, Chicago, IL close to man. He calls man to seek him, tant even the smallest true reference Thu., Sept. 25 National Conference of to know him and to love him with all Bp. James V. Johnston point is, be it a stripe on the road, Catholic Women (NCCW), his strength.” or the tail light on the car in front Grand Rapids, MI —Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1. of you. Without a horizon to life, thanks, and to offer ourselves back without a trusted reference point, Sat., Sept. 27 Mass & visit, St. Catherine ne of the primary themes as a gift. This is our “end.” When we go in every direction, and in no 4 p.m. of Siena Mission, Humansville woven throughout the things are directed toward their direction. This is in large part why 6:30 p.m. Dedication/blessing of new Bible like a bright thread is proper ends, they work well. The the Israelites took 40 years to make church; Mass & dinner Sacred the need that human be- Greeks referred to this as eudaimonia. the brief journey out of Egypt to the Heart Parish, Bolivar Oings have to worship. God does not When things are not directed toward Promised Land—they abandoned Sun., Sept. 28 Mass & visit, Sacred need our worship. He is infinitely their proper ends, well, things end the worship of God and turned to 8 a.m. Heart Parish, Bolivar perfect, and so our offering of wor- badly. One does not use a chain saw idols. As a result they literally went ship adds nothing to that perfection. to brush one’s teeth; that is not the around in circles. 10:30 a.m. Confirmation, Sacred Heart We human beings, on the other purpose or “end” of a chain saw. So Life without true reference Parish, Bolivar hand, need to worship God, and it is with everything, including the points is scary. This is why many Fri., Oct. 3 Eucharistic Adoration with when we don’t, we are not, and can- human person. people lead either desperate lives, 11 a.m.- McAuley Catholic High not be, happy. God made us for himself, and or lives filled with distraction. The 2:30 p.m. School students in St. Worship puts the rest of life, so when we do not turn to God in alternative is terrifying. Peter the Apostle Church; with all of its relationships, in worship, by default, we are giving As Catholics, we have been lunch with student leaders; proper order. ourselves to something else which given the way that leads to life and Founder’s Day activities. We see this situation play out is less than God. When we do this, happiness, and it begins with giving Sat., Oct. 4 Annual Assembly of the at the beginning of the Bible in the we “worship” the wrong things, and God worship, in the specific way He 10 a.m.- Missouri Catholic Conference story of Cain and Able. While the this disrupts all our other relation- wants it—the Mass. If we are unset- 4 p.m. (MCC), Missouri State part of the story that we usually ships, as it did with Cain. If we right- tled or unhappy at times, one of the Capitol, Jefferson City; remember is the tragedy of Cain’s ly love God first, all our other loves truest remedies is to consider wor- murder of his brother, we sometimes will fall into place and be healthy. shipping God with a humble and 4-5 p.m. Closing Mass, St. Peter forget that it was precipitated by This is why Jesus gave the order of grateful heart. This will provide us Catholic Church, Jefferson Cain’s failure to offer fitting worship the two great commandments as fol- with our truest reference point, our City, main celebrant and to God: Cain withholding his best lows: “You shall love the Lord your right horizon. We find this in Jesus homilist. offering. God with your whole heart, with of Nazareth, whose reference point We benefit from worshipping your whole soul, and with all your was always the Father. The Father God on several levels. Worship mind.’ This is the greatest and first sent Jesus into the world to save it, is a form of love. We turn to the commandment. The second is like and to allow us to enter into true the Mass in this proper way, how One who created us out of love, to it; ‘You shall love your neighbor as and perfect worship through Him. could we ever deliberately pass it up acknowledge His goodness, to give yourself” (Mt 22:37-39). This is the Mass. If we understand to run after something else? ©TM Gesture & posture reflect ancient traditions f you grew up before the mid the practice of facing eastward in our in this sacred action. A shepherd leads 1960s or if you have had the prayer and worship to designate and and guides his sheep by walking in opportunity to attend the Ex- LIVING THE signify our waiting for the Messiah front of them. The sheep are called traordinary Form of the Mass in who would “return from the east.” As to follow the shepherd, which means ILatin, you will quickly notice some a reference to this, please read Mat- the shephard must be facing forward big differences in how the liturgy is LITURGY thew 24:27 (“For just as lightning in order to lead them safely to their celebrated. Despite some of the exter- Fr. David J. Dohogne comes from the east and is seen as far destination. nals, the Church reminds us that the as the west, so will the coming of the I’m sure for many Catholics, spiritual effects and beliefs regarding Son of Man be”). there are pros and cons for both prac- the Mass are the same, regardless of or half empty? Do we see things in a It became a common belief that tices (the priest facing the altar or fac- how it might be celebrated. positive or a negative way? Christ would return to earth in all His ing the assembly). It is easy for us to A practice found in the Extraordi- I think it is important for us glory from the east. Thus, facing the be negative and criticial about things nary Form of the Mass which is often to understand the historical, litur- east, especially in prayer, was a sign of we don’t like or fully understand. The misunderstood and spoken of in a gical, and spiritual significance of welcome, anticipation, and prepara- Church has a reason for everything negative way is the liturgical tradition the custom of celebrating the Mass tion for the Messiah’s return. A similar she does, in particular the practices known as ad orientem (meaning “facing ad orientem. Beginning around the patriotic practice for us as Americans and customs incorporated into the to the east”). The custom of the priest third century, it became a common would be to turn and face the flag Sacred Liturgy. These practices and facing the altar during Mass, especially practice (when possible) to construct when we say the Pledge of Allegiance. gestures are meant to reflect our belief when certain prayers and actions are new churches facing east to west. By While some may be critical of and theology of what we are doing directed to God, is an ancient and the early fifth century, it became the this ancient liturgical practice, it was and celebrating. beautiful practice that has a well- established practice in the Roman tra- incorporated into the liturgy for a pur- May we truly appreciate and founded basis in our Catholic liturgical dition to have the altar located at the pose. Similar to the priests of the Old understand our liturgical heritage as tradition. Many people refer to this east end. A similar practice is found Testament, the priest of Jesus Christ Catholics. We should always celebrate practice negatively by stating that the in Judaism and in a few other world now offers the “Eternal Sacrifice” of the Mass joyfully, carefully, rever- “priest has his back to the people,” religions. In their times of personal Calvary on behalf of and in union ently, and prayerfully while offering rather than desribing this action in a and public prayer as well as in the with his people. The priest and people our lives to the Father in union with positive way” “the priest is facing the construction of synagogues, the Jews together would be facing the same di- Christ and with His priest whom He altar.” This dilemma is similar to the would turn and face toward Jerusalem. rection in this offering to God, which has chosen to lead and shepherd us! common question: Is the glass half full In our Christian tradition, we have contributes to a certain degree of unity ©TM 4 The Mirror REVIEWS September 19, 2014 Beliefs of young, not religious, explored Young Catholic America: grown into young adults. they move people who are spiritual but Emerging Adults In, Out The researchers have now ook eview into full not religious can be found in of and Gone from the gone back to these young B R adulthood. every age and stage in life, al- Church people to collect data on In though a steep decline in re- By Christian Smith, Kyle Longest, their present-day religious Belief with- ligious practice can be traced Jonathan Hill, Kari Christoffersen lives. The data from the most out Borders, to the 1960s and 1970s. One Oxford University Press, 2014 recent study is presented Linda A. of the critical factors for in the book, Young Catho- Mercadante this change seems to be the Belief without Borders: lic America, which is again presents a developing principle that Inside the Minds of written by Smith, the lead qualitative everyone is “free to adopt, the Spiritual but not researcher, along with several study of the adapt, discard, and change Religious of his research colleagues. religious any spiritual or religious By Linda A. Mercadante For those engaged in and spiritual beliefs they encounter.” The Oxford University Press, 2014 ministry within the Church attitudes of author suggests that this phe- or for those concerned adults who nomenon is consistent with ince its inception in with the state of religion in Reviewed by Daniel S. Mulhall are “spiri- the findings of Robert Bellah 2002, the National the US, captured here is a tual, but in his 1985 seminal work Study of Youth and snapshot of where Catholic less of a commitment to the not religious.” Developed Habits of the Heart. Religion has provided young people between the institutional church. from 85 in-depth interviews Mercadante further Schurch ministry practitioners ages of 22 and 28 currently While recognizing the conducted by the author, the notes that “People … have a goldmine of valuable infor- are in their relationship with declining church member- book presents the thoughts claimed for themselves the mation about the religious the Church and how they ship among young people, of those interviewed primar- authority formerly ceded to beliefs and values of young express their faith. Smith finds that marriage ily in their own words. others. This does not neces- people and their parents. The The findings are inter- and having children seems According to Mer- sarily imply a rejection of the first full report of the study esting. Emerging adults— to bring young people back cadante, people who are social order, nor even a call was published in Soul Search- those who are of age but who to religious practice. The spiritual but not religious for radical social change. But ing: The Religious and Spiritual have not yet moved fully problem though is that many generally fall into five cat- it does include a taking back Lives of American Teenagers into adult responsibilities— young people are delaying or egories or types: dissenters, of authority over what beliefs (2009) by Christian Smith hold religious and spiritual avoiding marriage entirely. casuals, explorers, seekers, to accept and to reject, what and Melinda Lundquist Den- beliefs not too different from As with all long-term studies and immigrants. Thus some to have faith in, how to ton. Several additional books previous generations but it is important to remember of them reject the Church practice one’s faith, and what have followed as that data may lack the language to that each “snapshot” reflects and its teachings for some criteria by which to judge the was unpacked. express those beliefs. They only that period of time and reason, while others have at self.” ©CNS The young people who also are much less likely to not the end of the journey. least some ongoing relation- participated in the original participate in weekly reli- It will be interesting to fol- ship with religion. Mulhall is a catechist. He study in 2002 have now gious practices and have low these young people as Mercadante notes that lives in Laurel, Maryland. Optimistic & utterly charming: ‘God Help the Girl’ God Help the Girl God and heaven Murray), and the three form music together and make a Olly Alexander, Emily Browning, ovie eview and striving to a band. name for themselves on their Hannah Murray M R be good in life, Lacking a safe place to local music scene, simple yet Zephyr Films and that certainly stay, Eve moves into an extra angst-ridden questions are ‘God Help the Girl’ applies in this room in James’ apartment, answered with charming song he transition from musical. although the relationship is and dance numbers that veer summer movie season The story is strictly friendly. She does, between cutting-edge style to fall is easily the about an insecure however, fall under the spell and the old-fashioned hokey worst stretch of the teenage beauty of a wilder teen rock singer, fun of Mickey Rooney and Tyear for film fans. However, named Eve (Emily with whom she engages in Judy Garland’s musicals. families have one glimmer of Browning) who a brief make-out scene that The one other thing to hope with “Dolphin Tale 2,” sings about her nonetheless features a few advise about is that there are and can be assured that it’s frustrating life passionate kisses and his hand brief bursts of foul language good clean fun for anyone. while stuck in a fondling her clothed breast. with about six F-words total But I’m going to try and mental hospital, It later shows that she in two quick scenes. It’s gener- draw attention to one more where she appears wakes up in bed, with implied ally fine for teens and certain- underappreciated effort, “God Reviewed by Carl Kozlowski to be recovering nudity due to shadowed bare ly adults. Help the Girl,” an unusual from an eat- shoulders, next to the wild Let it be clear, that if you musical from the vivid imagi- a Video On Demand (VOD) ing disorder and possibly a guy—but she’s filled with don’t enjoy unbridled opti- nation of art-pop mastermind order and should be viewable suicide attempt. She escapes guilt, and this leads to the mism and sunny dispositions, Stuart Murdoch, lead singer that way across the country. early in the movie and runs good boy making a strong “God Help The Girl” isn’t and songwriter of the Scottish Murdoch is an unabashed off to Glasgow, where she declaration of his frustration for you. But in a world that’s pop duo Belle & Sebastian. Christian who openly dis- soon meets a music-making with her, and saying he’s go- going ever crazier and more It’s only out in a few big cities cusses his faith and the fact dreamer named James (Olly ing to church to pray. violent by the day, I’ll gladly right now, but is available on he’s a regular churchgoer. His Alexander) and another While James, Cassie, tout it as extremely happy Time Warner Cable systems as lyrics are filled with themes of singer named Cassie (Hannah and Eve strive to make great therapy for the soul. ©CNA

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Advance—St. Joseph Parish will host a fall served. Call the parish office to RSVP by Thu., dinner, Sun., Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., in the Sept. 25, (573) 785-9635, so enough food parish center. Menu includes fried chicken, kettle and materials can be prepared. This has been beef, chicken and dumplings, potatoes, ham and approved by Bp. Johnston as meeting the first beans, green beans, corn, slaw, and desserts. goal under the diocesan vision priority of Gow- Cost: adults: $9; children (ages 5 and above): $4; ing in Holiness. To learn more about “Light of the children (under age 5): free. For more information, World” visit www.lotwem.org contact Anita at (573) 568-3251. Marshfield—Catholic Committee for Belleville, IL—The National Shrine of Our Scouting will sponsor the 2014 Catholic Scout- Lady of the Snows will present a four-week Church ing Retreat, “Speak Life,” Fri.-Sun., Oct. 3-5, at history study on the Nicene Creed on Thursdays, Camp Arrowhead. Webelos I and II, Boy Scouts, Oct. 2-Oct. 23, 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. Mark Etling, PhD, American Heritage Girls, and Girl Scouts fourth and Fr. Tom Ovalle, OMI, will lead this discussion. grade and older are invited to attend. Retreat Cost: $5 each or $20 for the series. Pre-registra- includes Mass, liturgy of the hours, rapelling, tion required. Information and registration at www. low cope, rifles/BB shooting, archery, muzzle snows.org/scripture, or call, (618) 397-6700, loading, breakfast, lunch and dinner, optional ext. 6270; or (314) 241-3400, ext. 6270. weekend camping. Cost: $15/scout. To register, contact Michael Widman, (417) 883-1636, Benton—St. Denis Parish will hold an ext. 210. For more information, contact Shelly all-you-can-eat buffet-style dinner, Sun., Oct. Pichler, (417) 838-2730; or Pat Sweeney, 12, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., in the parish hall. Menu (417) 839-6242. consists of chicken and dumplings, kettle beef, chicken and dressing, sweet potatoes, buttered Ozark—St. Joseph the Worker Parish will potatoes, green beans, slaw, and dessert. Adults: host the 2014 Marian Conference, Fri.,-Sat., Oct. KHJM $8; children (ages six-12): $4; children (ages 5 3-4, in the parish center. Registration begins Fri., and under): free; carry-outs available for $8. For 5 p.m.; activities from 6-10 p.m.; Mass, 8 p.m.; Catholic radio for Southeast Missouri more information, call, (573) 545-3017. Sat. begins at 7 a.m.; Rosary, 8 a.m.; speakers From Jackson to the Bootheel 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mass at 4 p.m. Conference con- Bolivar—Sacred Heart Parish will hold a cludes at 6 p.m. with an exclusive showing of the KHJM 89.1 FM brings the heart dedication Mass for its new church, Sat., Sept. movie “Mary of Nazareth.” Speakers include Fr. of Catholic Radio to the area. 27, 6:30 p.m. A reception will follow in McKenna Tom Sullivan, Fr. Daniel Hirtz, Fr. Vincent Bertrand, Hall. All are welcome. For more information, con- Fr. Scott Sunnenberg, Deacon Pete Schumacher, Heart of Jesus tact Mary Rowley, (417) 326-5596. Ashley Ackerman, John Carpenter, MSW, Shelly Pichler, and Milagros Calvetti. No cost to attend. and Mary radio! Branson—Our Lady of the Lake Parish will For more information, contact Gregory Thompson host a Arts and Crafts Festival Fri., Oct. 10, and at [email protected], or Fr. Vincent Sat., Oct. 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun., Oct. 12, Bertrand at (417) 866-0841. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring a variety of unique gifts, handcrafted items, one-of-a-kind, special occa- Scott City—St. Joseph Home and School sion gifts, and early Christmas shopping gifts. will host “Candyland” Dinner Auction (choice of Free admission. The youth will have bake sale steak or chicken dinner), Sat., Oct. 4, 6 p.m., in items and drinks available; BBQ sandwiches, hot the school gym. Cost: $30/person. For reser- dogs, nachos, for lunch on Sat., and a book fair to vations, contact Kim at (573) 264-2600 or raise funds for their mission trip. On Sunday only, (573) 576-8792. For more information, con- Hispanic Ministries will have authentic Mexican tact Betty at (573) 264-2600. dishes beginning at 9 a.m. to raise funds for Schedule Hispanic Ministries and events. For additional Springfield—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton The next safe environment in-service opportunities will be held at the information contact Janet Bostnick, (417) Parish will hold a Cherub Mass and Cherub Garden following locations: 230-6060, or Joyce Arnold, (417) 334-2928, dedication, on Wed., Oct. 1, 6 p.m., to remember Mon., Sept. 22 6-9 p.m...... Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Branson ext. 103, or [email protected]. and honor all children who have died. All are wel- Tue., Sept. 23 6-9 p.m...... Sacred Heart School, Poplar Bluff come to celebrate this special liturgy. A reception Tue., Sept. 23 Cape Girardeau—Catholic Campus Minis- will follow in the SEAS Café. For more information, 8:15-11:15 a.m. . . . . Immaculate Conception Parish, Springfield try on the campus of Southeast Missouri State contact Barbara Carey at (417) 368-2930. Sun., Oct. 5 3-6 p.m...... St Joseph the Worker, Ozark College will celebrate 100 years in ministry with Sat., Oct. 11 12:30-3:30 p.m. . . . . St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Cape Girardeau a Mass and celebration Fri., Oct. 10, 7 p.m., in Old Springfield—The Sacred Heart Fund Sat., Oct. 18 12:30-3:30 p.m. . . . . Holy Trinity Parish, Springfield St. Vincent Church, with Bp. James V. Johnston, (FUN) Raising Committee in conjunction with the Sat., Oct. 25 Jr., as the main celebrant. Reception immediately Midtown Victorian Home Tour, will hold a vendor/ 9 a.m.-noon . . . . . St. Mary Parish, Pierce City following in Drury Lodge, 104 South Vantage Dr. craft sale, with a cookies-by-the-pound booth, Sat., Oct. 25 10 a.m.-1 p.m...... St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Cape Girardeau Please RSVP by Oct. 3 by calling, (573) 335- Fri., Dec. 5, 5-9 p.m., and Sat., Dec., 6, 10 a.m.-4 Tue., Nov. 4 6-9 p.m...... Our Lady of the Cove Parish, Kimberling City 3899, or Email [email protected]. p.m. If you would like to participate as a vendor or Mon., Nov. 10 6:30-9:30 p.m...... crafter, contact Sue Frey at (417) 619-5308. St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Cape Girardeau Poplar Bluff—A representative of “Light of Sat., Nov. 15 10 p.m.-1 p.m. . . . . Holy Trinity Parish, Springfield the World,” a parish on-going conversion program, Springfield—St. Joseph Parish will host a Sun., Nov. 16 1-4 p.m...... Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Branson will be at Sacred Heart rectory, 12 p.m., Mon., three-night mission, Mon.-Wed., Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Sat., Dec. 6 10 a.m.-1 p.m...... St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Cape Girardeau Sept. 29, to explain how the program works and Mass at 7 p.m. each evening with reception to fol- Preregistration is necessary; go to www.virtus.org and click on “registration” on the left answer any questions. Pastors or their repre- low. Fr. Richard Gielow, CM, will present “The Main or call your parish/school office for assistance; or call Ken Pesek at The Catholic Center, sentatives are invited to attend. Lunch will be Thing is to Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing.” (417) 866-0841; or Email him at [email protected]. Participants must be present for All are invited to attend. For more information, the entire training. Training sessions are for adults only. Schedules may be found on the contact the parish office at (417) 865-1112. diocesan events calendar at www.dioscg.org, or at www.virtus.org. 6 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS September 19, 2014

From Bishop Johnston: Annual Assembly valuable event Dear Friends, May the Lord’s peace be with you. We are blessed by the work of the Missouri Catholic Conference (MCC) located in Jefferson City, which along with the Missouri bishops who serve as the Board of Directors, provides the Catholic dioceses of Missouri with up-to-date information about legislative developments and public policy in Missouri from a Catholic perspective. The MCC provides an ideal opportunity to become a more informed citizen by hosting an Annual Assembly at the Missouri State Capitol. At this year’s Annual Assembly, Marriage, and Family at the Crossroads, participants will examine the challenges faced by married couples and families in the 21st century. Can marriage and family life be revitalized? How can the faithful and the Church respond? The 2014 MCC Annual Assembly has provided a lineup of thought provoking workshops and discus- sions about the disturbing trends facing marriage and family life in our culture and how we might revitalize our culture by responding as Christians. The Assembly will be held on Sat., Oct. 4 in Jefferson City beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the State Capitol. The event begins with keynote speaker, Dr. Ed Hogan, Director, Pontifical Paul VI institute of Catechetical and Pastoral Studies and Associate Professor, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, Archdio- cese of St. Louis, who will bring both professional expertise and personal experience as a married father with six children. The MCC Annual Assembly is for all ages and is sure to be a fruitful and enriching day punctu- ated by prayer, fellowship, learning, and concluding with the celebration of Mass. I hope that you will be able to attend. Bus transportation is available for those who do not wish to drive. Lunch is included and there is no charge for this event. With every best wish I am,

Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend James V. Johnston, Jr., DD, JCL Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau

2014 Annual Assembly Workshop Line-Up

The “Baby-Daddy” Dilemma: Why Fathers Need to be Husbands The cultural detachment of fatherhood from marriage has disfigured the meaning and reality of family life. Too many fathers remain “absent without leave” and too many children and moms are paying the price. The great “yes” to being a dad is designed to be an echo of the great “yes” to being a husband —so how do we go about helping men reclaim the true meaning of fatherhood? This workshop will outline the crucial steps needed to re-establish the inseparable link between fatherhood and marriage. Presenter: Jim Russell, Deacon, Family Life Coordinator, Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO. Back to the Future: Putting Children and Families First In 1991 the U.S. bishops issued a prophetic document, “Putting Children and Families First” that detailed the challenges facing families and possible remedies to assist families in overcoming these stresses. How much has changed since that document was issued? What can we learn from this pastoral document to assist families in our times? This session will take a fresh look at this important document. Presenter: Dino Durando, Director Family Life Office, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Kansas City, MO The Blaine Amendment: The School Choice Barrier from the State of Maine In 1875 James G. Blaine, a U.S. Representative from Maine, proposed a constitutional amendment prohibiting public funds from going to religious schools. The amendment failed; but similar versions were subsequently adopted into state constitutions, including Missouri’s. The Blaine amendment remains one of the biggest barriers to establishing a private school choice program in Missouri. This session will It’s free discuss the Blaine amendment, the failed Children’s Education Initiative, and the future of school choice in Missouri. Presenter: James V. Shuls, Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Missouri—St. Louis, St. Louis, MO The Changing Demographic Portrait of the American Family From Ward Cleaver (Leave it to Beaver) to Jay Pritchett (Modern Family), the stereotypical image of the American family has changed over time. Does data support these T.V. portrayals? This workshop will focus on data from the U.S. Census to examine the demographic transitions for the American family over the past 50 years. Data will be presented for the U.S., Missouri, St. Louis and Kansas City. Presenter: J.S. Onésimo Sandoval, Associate Professor, Director of Sociology, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO Crisis Pregnancy: Supporting Women in their Choice for Life Pregnancy should be a happy time in a woman’s life, but for women in a crisis pregnancy life can be difficult. This session will examine the many challenges faced by women in crisis pregnancies and how pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes across Missouri offer a broad range of support to these women, making it easier for them to choose life for their unborn child. Come learn what additional resources are needed and what you can do to support the choice for life. Presenters: Maureen Zink, MSW, LCSW, Executive Director, Birthright Counseling of St. Louis and Peggy Forrest, Executive Direc- tor, Our Lady’s Inn Maternity, St. Louis, MO. The Doctor is In: Healthcare for Missouri Families The Affordable Care Act has changed the healthcare landscape in the country. While some states are now using available federal money to expand Medicaid in their states, Missouri is not. How has this decision impacted individuals and health care providers? What Transportation health challenges do Missouri’s poor now face? This workshop will explore these questions from the perspective of a provider who is on the frontlines of healthcare delivery. A bus will leave Springfield Catholic High School at 6 a.m., Presenter: R. Wayne Cooper, MD, Central Ozarks Medical Center Camdenton, Lake Regional Hospital, Medical Missions for Christ Sat., Oct. 4, and will stop at McDonalds in Lebanon and leave from there Community Health Center, Camdenton, Missouri at 6:40 a.m. When registering for the annual assembly, please let MCC know attendee wants to ride the bus. No cost/donations accepted. September 19, 2014 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 7

Workshop Line-Up Health Care and Long-Term Care: Options for Seniors Meeting the health care needs of an elderly family member can be a challenging and emotional experience. What types of services are available? Who pays for them? How do you qualify for the care? How do you access care? What can you expect from the provider of your care? This workshop will focus on the various options seniors and their families have for healthcare in the home. Presenter: Mary Schantz, Executive Director, Missouri Alliance for Home Care, Jefferson City, MO A Lifetime of Faith for a Happy Marriage Using his recent Pastoral Letter on The Spiritual Life, Archbishop Carlson will discuss the blessing marriage receives when the couple develops a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Through prayer, understanding, and generosity the couple is invited to walk with Jesus and by their witness encourage others to journey with Christ as well. Married couples, single people and religious men and women will all benefit as the journey of faith formation is never-ending. Each participant in the workshop will receive a copy of the Archbishop’s Pastoral Letter. Presenter: Most Reverend Robert Carlson, Archbishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO Managing Stressors of Family Life School events, sports teams, work schedules, medical issues … family stressors have been defined as challenging events, positive or negative, that occur in the family and the family’s ability to manage those demands. This workshop will explore the impact that these stressors can have on family life and how a family can effectively cope with these challenges. Don’t miss this informational workshop! Presenter: Nancy Hoey, MEd, LPC, Grace Counseling, Jefferson City, MO The Next Clash of Absolutes: Religious Liberty and LGBT sexual Liberty Emboldened by the Supreme Court’s majority opinions in Romer, Lawrence, and Windsor, judges, government officials and LGBT activists are seeking to redefine marriage, sexuality and gender identity in law and public policy. This workshop will explore how these redefinitions intersect with the free exercise of religion under the First Amendment, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, and related state laws and policies. Presenter: Matthew Kacsmaryk, Deputy General Counsel and Managing Director of Direct Litigation, Research and Education, Liberty Institute, Dallas, TX. Parenting the Child with Special Needs Parenting can be challenging under the best circumstances, but add a child with special needs and life takes on a new meaning. Come hear parents of children with special needs talk about the struggles and rewards of raising a family with unique challenges. Don’t miss this power- ful workshop! Presenters: Todd Mayfield, Robin McClay, parents, and Mary Beth Hoey, teacher of early childhood special education, Jefferson City, MO Pets: The Newest Member of Your Family From cats, dogs, gerbils, to a baby calf—animals can play an important role in our family life. Pets are more than just companion animals, they help improve family life, they can strengthen family bonds and they teach responsibility. They are truly members of our family! This workshop will explore the various roles of pets in family life. Emphasis will be given on how to cope with the loss of a pet, and how this event can impact family life. Presenter: Beth Luebbering, DVM, Veterinarian, Horton Animal Hospital, Columbia, MO Prison Blues: The Impact of Incarceration on Families More than two million children in America have a parent behind bars today. This session will discuss what research tells us about these children and their caregivers, resilience factors, positive interventions and community resources. Personal stories of those who have lived this experience will be shared. Presenters: Jackie Toben, SSND, former Executive Director, Let’s Start, St. Louis and participants in the Let’s Start program Strengths, Challenges and Resiliencies in Contemporary Black Families In 1965 the Moynihan Report focused on the crumbling urban black family. This workshop will look at the historical structure of the Black family, including the newly released, Moynihan Report Revisited. It will explore the social issues and resiliency factors related to family It’s free structure and stability, trends in health status and violent death rate within social, historical and political contexts. Various social and public policy implications for the Black family will be discussed. Presenter: Tashel C. Bordere, PhD, CT, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, State Extension Specialist in Youth Development, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO Strengthening Families through Responsible Father Engagement Fathers are essential to the family unit. This workshop will discuss one model developed to strengthen families, through the engagement of the father, and to re-connect fathers with their children. The workshop introduces effective parent skills that strengthen fathers and families. Presenters: Halbert Sullivan, Founding President/CEO, Fathers’ Support Center and Sr. Carol Schumer, DC Parenting Specialist, Father’s Support Center, St. Louis, MO Zombies, Tattoos and Surrogate Motherhood: 45 Years after ‘Humanae Vitae’ In essence, Humanae Vitae warned of the consequences that would come from the attempt to separate the soul and the body. Pope Paul VI was able to foresee some of the particular consequences of that separation. Others he could not have guessed. But we live in the midst of the consequences—foreseen and unforeseen. This workshop will examine what did Humanae Vitae warn would happen, how have predic- tions—and more—come to pass and most importantly, where do we go from here? Presenter: Ed Hogan, PhD, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary and Director, Pontifical Paul VI Institute of Catechetical and Pastoral Studies, Archdiocese of St. Louis YOUTH WORKSHOP Transportation Insta-World: Growing Up Digital A bus will leave Springfield Catholic High School at 6 a.m., In a world that wants to be “liked”, we are hard-wired to share our lives at the click of a button. But do you know the difference Sat., Oct. 4, and will stop at McDonalds in Lebanon and leave from there between your virtual identity, and your actual reality? This workshop will explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of social media, and give at 6:40 a.m. When registering for the annual assembly, please let MCC know you some tips on staying smarter than your smartphone! attendee wants to ride the bus. No cost/donations accepted. Presenter: Laura Thomson, Interactive Media Specialist, Communications Office, Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Louis 8 The Mirror DIOCESAN/NATIONAL NEWS September 19, 2014

Southern Missouri native celebrates Bishop meets FOCUS missionaries golden jubilee Springfield, IL In the past, she has r. Christa Ann Struewing, served as the OSF, the former Jeanne Community Struewing and daughter of Life Leader the late Edward J. and Edna at St. Fran- SMargaret (Frechin) Struewing, re- cis Convent cently celebrated her 50th jubilee and on the as a Hospital Sister of St. Francis. Sr. Struewing Leadership She professed her vows on Sept. Team. Pres- 8, 1964, in St. Francis Convent, ently, she Springfield, IL. serves on the Leadership Team As a child and young adult, as a Provincial Councilor. she was a member of St. Ann Founded in Germany in Church, Carthage, and Sacred 1844, the Hospital Sisters of St. Heart Church, Webb City. She at- Francis is an international con- tended Catholic schools in Joplin gregation of Franciscan Sisters. and graduated from McAuley Re- Their Provinces include Ger- gional High School in 1959. She many, Poland, USA, Japan, and FOCUS MISSIONARIES AT CCM—The Fellowship of Catholic Univer- also holds a bachelor’s degree in India. The American Province, sity Students (FOCUS) missionaries for Catholic Campus Ministry at nursing from Marillac College, St. based in Springfield, IL, was the O’Reilly Catholic Student Center in Springfield met with Bp. James Louis. founded in 1875 when Sisters V. Johnston Wed., Sept. 10 at his residence. Pictured are Claretian semi- Much of her religious life from Germany arrived and be- narian Ray Smith, FOCUS missionaries Sarah White, Taryn Dennis, has been in serving the sponsored gan a healthcare ministry. The and Trey Chapa; (second row) Sr. Michelle Nguyen CMR, pastoral asso- hospitals of the Hospital Sisters’ in American Province continues as ciate for CCM; Bp. James V. Johnston; and Fr. Tom McGann, CMF, Di- Illinois and Wisconsin as a staff a significant provider of Catho- rector of CCM; (back) FOCUS team leader Evan Woolsoncroft. FOCUS nurse and in home health care. lic health care services through missionaries generally make a two-year commitment to invite college In addition, she served at Hospital sponsorship of 13 hospitals in students into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church; Sisters Health System as the assis- Illinois and Wisconsin. For more inspiring and equipping them for a lifetime of Christ-centered evangeli- tant to the regional vice president information on the Congrega- zation, discipleship, and friendships in which they lead others to do the of the Wisconsin hospitals and tion, visit www.hospitalsisters. same. For more information on FOCUS missionaries, visit www.focus. later for the Illinois hospitals. org. ©TM org. (Photo by Margaret Bishop)

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri employment opportunities

Multiple positions across southern Missouri Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is seeking multiple positions across our offices in southern Missouri: Case Managers and leadership for our new Support Services for Veteran Families Program; Support Staff for LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home; Service Coordinators and leadership for our Case Management for Developmentally Disabled Program; and Director of Finance. For more information and to apply, please see www.ccsomo.org

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From Page 3 distinction of Honorable among the schools that par- Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry educational system in our Mention. ticipated in the program this Rediger; Cape Girardeau Area city and our area.” “Notre Dame has been a “Since competition year.” Chamber of Commerce pres- ‘Top 50 School’ since 2005,” began in 2004, the Honor This year’s Honor Roll ident and CEO John Mehner; Indicators of a School of Br. Migliorino said. “We are Roll has been a helpful tool schools are diverse: large Jackson Area Chamber of Excellence humbled at being elevated to for administrators, families, and small, new and long- Commerce executive direc- All members of the a ‘School of Excellence,’ one and benefactors in recogniz- established, highly selective tor Brian Gerau; and Notre Catholic Education Hon- of the top 5 percent in the ing the quality of a Catholic admissions and those with Dame school board president or Roll embrace, support, US.” high school education,” said open enrollment policies, as Mike Himmelberg. and pledge to work toward Honor Roll schools are Patrick J. Reilly, president of well as a variety of tuition “Education is such an achieving the following marked by the integration of The Cardinal Newman Soci- rates. The common trait is an important part of our com- “Indicators of a School of Catholic identity throughout ety. “The Honor Roll schools institutional commitment to munity and our region as Excellence.” all aspects of their programs are a reminder that Catholic providing a strong and faith- we train our young people 1) Institutional Com- and excellence in academics. education is getting better ful Catholic education across for citizenship and to be- mitment: The school dem- This year, 71 schools received every day—not only aca- all disciplines and in all areas come leaders of tomorrow,” onstrates to its faculty, the honor of being named as demically, but in the renewal of student activities. said Mayor Rediger at the administration, and commu- a School of Excellence, four of Catholic identity—and we Joining students, fac- Notre Dame assembly. “I nity in its mission, policies, in Missouri. An additional are delighted to see the in- ulty, and parents Sept. 15 at am very pleased and proud nine schools received the creased level of competition Notre Dame’s assembly were that we have a very strong See Excellence / 10 US nun moves closer to sainthood Newark, NJ beatified, she will be the first which were later published, testimony under oath at the person from New Jersey to under the title Greater Perfec- Sisters of Charity General ew Jersey Catho- receive that recognition from tion. Sr. Miriam died soon House about what happened lics are hoping they the universal Church. after, in 1927, at age 26 from to him as a boy. will have their own appendicitis. Now that the documen- homegrown saint A holy life In 1946, the Sr. Miriam tation has been submitted to Nsoon. The cause for sainthood Teresa Demjanovich Teresa League of Prayer, which the Vatican, the sisters and for a New Jersey nun, who was born March 26, 1901, the has about 3,000 members the local Catholic Church are was a Sister of Charity in the seventh child of a Slovakian around the world, organized simply waiting to hear. Given 1920s, moved one step closer family. The family attended to pray for her canonization. that there are more than 200 toward sainthood last month, the nearby St. John Byzantine In 1955, the Vatican rec- candidates for beatification reported The Jersey Journal. Church, where they followed ognized Sr. Miriam as a Ser- being reviewed at this time, Abp. John J. Myers of the Eastern Orthodox rites vant of God. Only years later, there is no indication that the Newark signed documents but stayed loyal to the pope in in the 1960s, a boy, who was results for Sr. Miriam’s cause Sr. Miriam Teresa last month, promoting the be- Rome. legally blind and suffering will be available soon. Demjanovich, SC atification of Sr. Miriam Teresa In 1925, after teaching from macular degeneration, “Everyone talks about Demjanovich, SC, who grew for two years, Teresa decided gained normal eyesight as a Mother Teresa and how quick- So given that our Sr. Miriam up in Bayonne, NJ. to join the Sisters of Charity. result of praying to Sr. Miriam. ly she became sanctified,” Sr. was an obscure novice, it’s re- The documents have During her novitiate, under This became the first Marian Jose Smith, SC, told markable that in less than 100 been forwarded to the Con- the direction of Fr. Benedict documented miracle in Sr. The Jersey Journal, “but she years, she’s gotten this far.” gregation for Causes of Bradley, she composed a se- Miriam’s cause for sainthood. had a worldwide reputation. ©CNA Saints in the Vatican. If she is ries of essays and meditations, The boy, who is now 50, gave Holy Land Spiritual Journey Sts John XXIII, John Paul II added Travel to the Holy Land from Nov. 3-13, 2015 with Fr. John Harth, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Jackson, and classmate Fr. Ed Malesic of the Diocese of Harrisburg, PA. Special liturgies and opportunities to General Roman Calendar for prayer at the places you have read about in the Bible will highlight this spiritual journey. An itinerary and pricing information can be found Online at From Page 1 www.travelillume.com/trc/ska. A deposit of $800 per person must be made by Oct. 1, 2014. If you are seriously considering this pilgrimage, please Fr. Harth is taken from “Gaudet Mater Eccle- call Fr. Harth at (573) 243-3182 or Email him at [email protected]. sia,” as his speech on that occasion is known. St. John Paul II’s optional memo- ST. JOHN XXIII, rial is observed on Oct. 22, the day of POPE—St. John his Inaugural Mass as Bishop of Rome. XXIII served as The two late popes were canon- pope from 1958- ized together on April 27. 1963. St. John XXIII was born in Sotto (CNS photo/Vatican) il Monte in Italy on Nov. 25, 1881, as fourth of 13 children. He was elected Roman Pontiff Oct. 28, 1958. Known as “Good Pope John,” he is best remem- ST. JOHN PAUL II, POPE— bered for his encyclical “Pacem in Terris” and for his calling St. John Paul II served as of the Second Vatican Council. pope from 1978-2005. St. John Paul II, who was from Poland, is remembered (CNS photo/Catholic Press Photo) for his charismatic nature, love of youth, world travels, and role in the fall of communism in Europe during his 27-year papacy. ©TM Nov. 3-13, 2015 10 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS/ADVERTISING September 19, 2014

School of Excellence: Notre Dame Regional High School Popes prayer From Page 9 continued expression, preservation, intentions and enhancement of the school›s teaching, actions, and associations a Catholic identity and is prepared to In Missouri Each month, Pope Francis commitment to Catholic ideals, at- address potential obstacles and both announces his special prayer titudes, principles, and teaching in internal external threats to that • Notre Dame Regional High intentions—particular things fidelity to the extraordinary and or- identity. School, Cape Girardeau that he wishes all Catholics to dinary Magisterium of the Catholic The 2014 Schools of Excel- • St. John Vianney High pray for that month. Pope Fran- Church. 2) Mission-Centered Indi- lence are located in 26 states, with School, St. Louis cis offers two intentions every viduals: When recruited, selected, the largest number (eight) located in • St. Pius X High School, month, one general, and one retained, or promoted, every school Pennsylvania, followed by Texas and Festus for a particular Catholic mis- leader, administrator, and faculty Michigan, each with six, and Virgin- • St. Vincent High School, sionary activity. member —and every other em- ia with five. Perryville ployee or volunteer with significant The Acton Institute founded interaction with students—is evalu- the Catholic High School Honor Roll October 2014 ated for a sincere commitment to en- in 2004. The Cardinal Newman So- Universal hance the faithful Catholic identity ciety assumed the program in 2012, Peace. That the Lord may of the school. Every such individual consistent with its mission of help- grant peace to those parts of the is informed of the school›s Catho- ing Catholic families and promoting world most battered by war and lic identity and their responsibility faithful Catholic education. violence. to respect and promote that identi- More about the Catholic Honor ty. 3) Protecting the Mission: The Roll may be found at s.http://www. Mission school develops and maintains poli- cardinalnewmansociety.org/Catholic World Mission Day. That cies and programs to ensure the EDHonorRoll/2014PressKit.aspx. ©TM World Mission Day (Oct. 19) may rekindle in every believer zeal for carrying the Gospel Gorman-Scharpf into all the world. Funeral Home, Inc. Brentwood Chapel • University Chapel MONK Crematory • Columbarium Trappist Cistercian Columbia Construction Co. C 1947 E. 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Candidate must have a minimum of a master’s degree in school administration and 5–7 years of experience in Catholic school leadership, preferably with some Position at Helias experience beyond the Jefferson City diocese, and familiarity with multi- cultural settings. Spanish language proficiency helpful. Candidate must have Catholic High School a record of proven leadership ability and accomplishment, with a thorough Helias Catholic High School, a co-educational school understanding of the nature and purpose of Catholic schools and teaching of 700 students in the Diocese of Jefferson City, MO, mission of the Catholic Church. is accepting applications for the position of: PRINCIPAL Candidates shall submit: letter of interest, including a brief statement of their vision of Catholic School education; current curriculum vitae or resume; Minimal qualifications: enthusiastically practicing Catholic who values the and four professional references, with background and contact information. distinct mission of Catholic education; a proficient and organized administrator All applications will be considered highly confidential. with strong skills in the area of faculty development and evaluation, curriculum Detailed job description is available at www.diojeffcity.org. development and implementation, and the use of technology in education. Missouri Send applications to: Administrators Certificate (or in process), and 5 years teaching experience. Preferred qualifications (in addition to the minimum listed above): at least 2 Sr. Kathleen Wegman, SSND, Chancellor years Administrative experience; Master’s Degree in Educational Administration. The Diocese of Jefferson City principal of Helias Catholic High School works under the direction of the president of the PO Box 104900 school and oversees the other members of the school’s administrative team. As the chief Jefferson City, MO 65110-4900 academic officer of the school, the principal provides leadership for faculty and students [email protected] and assures the orderly functioning of the school. Applications are being accepted through Nov. 7, 2014. Send cover letter and resume TIMELINE: Application Deadline—Nov. 1, 2014—Anticipated Start Date for Position- July 1, 2015 to: The Rev. Stephen W. 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Jefferson City, MO Fortunately, other women in adoption. ATA aims to reduce abor- the House stood up in support of the tions and aid in improving pregnancy ommitted Catholic citizens override. “[If] you get a couple of more outcomes by assisting women in need played a key role in the pas- days to think about this pregnancy, with medical and non-medical servic- sage of pro-life legislation think about where it’s going, you may es. For up to a year after the child is in the recently-concluded change your mind [about having an born, ATA also assists with job train- Cveto session of the Missouri General abortion]” said Rep. Kathie Conway ing and placement. Assembly, according to the Missouri (R-St. Charles). During the regular session, leg- Catholic Conference’s executive di- After passage in the Missouri islators also expanded existing state rector, Mike Hoey. House, the reflection period bill faced tax credits available when people do- “Catholics from around the state an even bigger hurdle in the Missouri nate to pregnancy resource centers, contacted their legislators and it made Senate. “The Missouri Senate prides maternity homes, and food pantries. a big difference,” Hoey said. “Without itself on allowing free and full debate The governor vetoed the expansion of those calls and Emails, I don’t think and that’s great, but there comes a these credits, but due to the legislative we could have passed this much pro- time when a vote should be taken,” override of Nixon’s veto, $2.5 million life legislation.” Hoey said. will be available for pregnancy help bolstered by the presence of many During the veto session on Wed., Just after midnight, after a very centers, $2.5 million will be available pro-life citizens who came to the Mis- Sept. 10, state legislators passed three long day, Sen. David Sater (R-Cass- for maternity homes, and $1.75 mil- souri State Capitol during the veto pro-life measures: a bill giving wom- ville) moved the previous question on lion in tax credits will be available for session to rally and pray. The repeated en 72-hours of reflection time before HB 1307. The Senate rarely moves the food pantries. chanting of “override, override, over- making an abortion decision; an ex- previous question, which, if adopted, The tax credits encourage more ride …” filled the capitol as hundreds pansion of the tax credits that donors requires an immediate vote on the donations to these agencies. Donors of people made their voice heard. can claim when giving to pregnancy legislation under consideration. How- can claim a state income tax credit for Women and men of all ages attended help centers, maternity homes, and ever, when it became clear that oppo- 50 percent of their contribution. For the pro-life rally, listening to speak- food pantries; and, a restoration of nents would filibuster throughout the example, if a donor gives $500 they ers who shared their experiences and $500,000 in the state’s Alterna- night and into the morning of Sept. can claim a tax credit of $250, provid- stories. tives to Abortion (ATA) program, all 11, Senate leadership decided it was ed they have that much tax liability. Women who spoke at the gath- of which were previously vetoed by time to vote on the bill. Ultimately, “Taken together, the ATA pro- ering included a woman who suf- Gov. Jay Nixon. the Senate approved HB 1307. gram and the tax credits provide pow- fered post-abortion trauma, the “That is a lot of pro-life legisla- With the override of Gov. Nix- erful assistance to some of Missouri’s grandmother of a child conceived in tion to move through the general on’s veto, Missouri becomes only the most, vulnerable citizens,” Hoey said. rape, and the former manager of a assembly in a one-day veto session,” third state in the nation to enact a 72- Opponents were incredulous Planned Parenthood abortion facil- Hoey noted. hour waiting period along with Utah at the idea of funding both the ATA ity. All speakers stated that the 72- and South Dakota. program and the tax credits, but pro- hour reflection period is important in Reflection before abortion life legislators went through the fund- helping a woman make a life-altering According to Hoey, the biggest Alternatives to abortion/tax ing numbers to show how these two decision. challenge during the veto session credits programs work together to serve the “This is greater than all of us; came in passing HB 1307, the 72-hour In addition to allowing more re- most vulnerable and are well worth this comes from the Creator, who says reflection bill. Since the bill was a flection time before an abortion deci- the state investment. we should judge if life is brought into House bill, the effort to override Gov. sion, the general assembly provided State Rep. Jay Barnes (R-Jeffer- this world or not?” said House Speak- Nixon’s veto had to begin in the Mis- more funding to Missouri’s Alterna- son City) said that the ATA programs er Tim Jones (R-Eureka). ©TM souri House. Sponsor Kevin Elmer tives to Abortion (ATA) program, as might possibly be the best veto over- (R-Nixa) made the motion to pass well as expanding tax credits for preg- ride that the general assembly could The Bishops of Missouri, speaking HB 1307 into law, the governor’s veto nancy help centers, maternity homes, sustain, “I think it is heroic to choose together on matters of public policy, form notwithstanding. A very emotional and food pantries. life … ATA programs help women the Missouri Catholic Conference. For more debate then began. During the regular session, state make that heroic choice and help information, visit www.mocatholic.org. “I value life at all costs and I legislators appropriated $2.03 million them build a life to look forward to. am glad we live in a country where for Missouri’s ATA Program. Gov. Nix- [There are] Missouri children who we value and protect life. All lives on, however, vetoed $500,000 from might not have been born without are equal,” said Elmer, beginning the the program. During the veto session the existence of the ATA programs,” heated debate. legislators restored this $500,000 in Barnes said. Opponents of the waiting peri- funding. The legislation passed the House, od argued that this legislation is “re- The ATA program helps preg- and later went to the Senate, where it ally about not trusting women to put nant women carry their child to was approved without debate. enough thought into a serious health term instead of having an abortion. decision,” Rep. 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Part 2 A giant among us: G.K. Chesterton he Christian ideal has us in the Church. “Our civiliza- apply for visas.” not been tried and tion has decided that determining Adolph Hitler jumped on the found wanting; it has THE GRACE OF the guilt or innocence of men is a eugenics bandwagon, and Sanger’s been found difficult thing too important to be trusted American followers came back from “Tand left untried.” These words to trained men. When it wants visits to Germany praising its ster- were spoken by a man who, after BEING CATHOLIC a library catalogued, or the solar ilization law for “weeding out the years of study and searching, found Fr. Oscar Lukefahr, CM system discovered … it uses up its worst strains in the German stock the Christian ideal expressed and specialists. But when it wishes any- in a scientific and truly humani- lived in the Catholic Church. This thing done which is really serious, tarian way.” The Second World man was G.K. Chesterton. I wrote and in government attack these it collects 12 of the ordinary men War, with its slaughter of millions, about him in last month’s column. institutions and values. They ignore standing round. The same thing its holocausts and death camps, He was a giant, especially for his Chesterton, because if they tried to was done, if I remember right, by brought out the wickedness of eu- time: at six-feet, four-inches tall, defeat his reasoning, they would the Founder of Christianity.” genics, and Sanger moved her birth Chesterton tipped the scales at 300 lose. The Church, founded on those control movement from eugenics pounds. He was a giant in his liter- We should NOT ignore him! 12 ordinary men, has endured for to “feminine liberation.” ary output, writing over 100 books, To the extent that we read Ches- 2,000 years. Today, as Decades before the 4,000 essays, and countless other terton, our appreciation of God’s in Chesterton’s era, the war, Chesterton foresaw works. presence, ordinary people, the fam- world claims that the the diabolical shadows He was born in 1874 and died ily, Christian morality, the Catholic Catholic Church is be- of eugenics and birth in 1936, and was a famous liter- Church, and common sense will be hind the times. The world We do not control. In 1922 he pub- ary personality all his adult life. enriched. says that marriage is not lished his book, Eugenics One young woman said to him, what it has always been, want a and Other Evils, which “Everyone seems to know you, Mr. God everywhere … that every woman should Church speaks powerfully to us Chesterton.” In reply, he sighed, “If God in ordinary people have the right to kill her that will today. The secular world they don’t, they ask.” This incident Chesterton found God every- child, that doctors should move with praises Planned Parent- was taken from a book by Dale where. “We should always en- promote “compassionate hood and attacks the Ahlquist, G.K. Chesterton, The Apos- deavor to wonder at the permanent choices” through assisted the world. Catholic Church. We tle of Common Sense, which I highly thing,” he wrote, “not at the mere suicide. We want a must not be intimidated recommend. It provided most of exception. We should be startled by We must not let Church that just as Chesterton was the Chesterton quotations and the sun, and not by the eclipse. We such lies defeat us. Listen not intimidated. He saw many of the ideas in this column. should wonder less at the earth- to Chesterton: “Right is will move the in the world’s praise for quake, and wonder more at the right, even if nobody does world. birth control the “same A spokesman for Catholicism earth.” it. Wrong is wrong even if stuffy science, the same Chesterton was a well-known He teaches us to find the best everybody is wrong about bullying bureaucracy, and debater, speaking for Christianity of humanity in ordinary people: it. … We do not want, the same terrorism by and Catholicism against such athe- “Do not look at the faces in the as the newspapers say, a tenth-rate professors.” He ists as George Bernard Shaw and illustrated papers; look at the faces Church that will move with the said they speak of “free love” when Clarence Darrow. He usually came in the street. See that a great and world. We want a Church that will they really mean “free lust.” “They out on top. For instance, at a 1931 reasonable number of them are move the world.” insist on talking about birth control debate before more than 3,000 strong, humble faces, full of humor The Church “is the only thing when they mean less birth and no people in New York, Chesterton and hard work. … There are plenty that frees a man from the degrad- control.” was voted the winner by those in of good people about.” ing slavery of being a child of his attendance, 2,359 to 1,022. A lady Chesterton shows that the age.” And if we get discouraged, The victory of Jesus Christ wrote that she had expected Dar- family was established by God and Chesterton will rally us to the Chesterton was not afraid to row to overwhelm Chesterton with is essential to the continued exis- standard of the cross: “We are not confront evil. And he knew that scientific arguments, but … “the tence of society. He took delight in entitled to despair of explaining Christ, not evil, would have the last trained scientific mind, the clear what he called human “divergen- the truth; nor is it really so horribly word. Chesterton did more than thinking, the lightning quickness cies and varieties,” which we might difficult to explain.” We must never try Christianity. He lived it, and it in getting a point and hurling back call the “wackiness” of people. give up: “Christianity has died brought him joy. He could smile in an answer, turned out to belong to That’s why he defended families, many times and risen again; for it the storms of life, joking that we Chesterton.” because that’s where real life is had a God who knew the way out are all in the same boat, and we are Even Chesterton’s debating found. He wrote: “Aunt Elizabeth is of the grave.” all seasick. But Jesus would surely foes liked him. Shaw said: “The unreasonable, like mankind. Papa walk across the stormy waters and world is not thankful enough for is excitable, like mankind. Our Confronting evil bring life, raising believers, if neces- him.” Darrow wrote: “I was favor- youngest brother is mischievous, Chesterton, like Jesus, was not sary, from beneath the waves, just ably impressed by, and warmly like mankind. Grandpapa is stu- afraid to confront evil. One evil he as he took Peter by the hand and attached to, G.K. Chesterton. I pid, like the world; he is old, like confronted was eugenics. Eugenics raised him up … to joy. enjoyed my debates with him, and the world. … The best way that refers to a movement that began Chesterton wrote: “Joy is found him a man of culture and a man could test his readiness to in the 19th century and became the…gigantic secret of the Chris- fine sensibilities. If he and I had encounter the common variety of popular in Chesterton’s time. It tian. … The tremendous figure lived where we could have become mankind would be to climb down a advocated the “advancement of which fills the Gospels towers in better acquainted, eventually we chimney into any house at ran- mankind” by “selective breeding.” this respect. … There was one thing would have ceased to debate, I dom, and get on as well as possible Its most prominent spokesperson that was too great for God to show firmly believe.” with the people inside. And that is in America was Margaret Sanger, us when He walked upon our earth; Why is such a great thinker, so essentially what each one of us did who began the movement known and I have sometimes fancied that beloved even by those who dis- on the day that he was born.” as Planned Parenthood. She pro- it was his mirth.” ©TM agreed with him, so little known claimed: “More children for the now? Chesterton defended many The Church, message of truth fit, less for the unfit.” By “the fit,” A Vincentian priest in Perryville institutions under attack today: Because Chesterton could find she meant privileged, intelligent MO, Fr. Lukefahr directs Catholic Christianity, the Catholic Church, God in all of creation and in ordi- Caucasians. Among the “unfit,” she Home Study Service (CHSS), sponsored the family, and ordinary people. nary people, he believed that God listed “Hebrews, Slavs, Catholics, by the Missouri Knights of Columbus He spoke out in favor of morality loved us enough to send his only and Negroes.” For such people, she and their Religious Information Bu- and common sense. Many in the Son to set our troubled world aright stated that parents should apply to reau. He may be reached at frlukecm@ media, the so-called intelligentsia, and continue his presence among have babies as “immigrants have to gmail.com.