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FORT WAYNE — Jim Tighe sees his role as the direc- tor of the Office of Catechesis as a continuation of building on the fruits of his predecessor Sister Jane Deeper in liturgy, Carew. service Tighe had been co-director of the Office of Catechesis with Sister Jane since the beginning of the Huntington youths year. As of Sept. 1, Sister Jane, who has ministered as the director the Office of Catechesis since 1987, will have busy summer assume a part-time position as a catechetical consult- Page 8 ant, and Tighe will become the director of the office. In making the announcement about the change in directorship, Bishop John M. D’Arcy writes, “I am very grateful to Jim for giving up a secure job in busi- ness and joining our catechetical team at my request. Be still and know Jim is also involved in preparation for the Office of Deacon. He and his wife, Patty, are members of St. that I am God Jude’s Parish, Fort Wayne. Jim, in addition to studying for diaconate, is undertaking the course for a master’s Sharing Faith degree in catechetics at Notre Dame.” Page 10 Under Sister Jane’s leadership, the Office of Catechesis has grown and seen local and national accolades. “When I came in 1987, catechetics was trendy in many ways,” Sister Jane tells Today’s Catholic, “I St. Pulcheria have been blessed with a strong catechetical back- ground and much experience in ministry. Following A providential instrument bishop’s vision to be guided by the great catechetical Page 14 renewal flowing from Vatican II and with talented staff, God blessed a persevering fidelity. There is no way I could foresee the growth that has come.” TIM JOHNSON Bishop D’Arcy notes, “I am sure you know how Jim Tighe directs the Office of Catechesis at the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Tighe grateful I am to Sister Jane for her extraordinary 22 had been co-director of the Office of Catechesis with Sister Jane Carew since the beginning Book of the Month years as director of the Office of Catechesis. I am of the year. As of Sept. 1, Sister Jane, who has ministered as the director the Office of Catechesis since 1987, will assume a part-time position with the office as a catechetical con- Archbishop Chaput’s TIGHE, PAGE 3 sultant. ‘Render Unto Caesar’ Page 20 of YEAR our PRIESTS Bishop D’Arcy ordains Holy BY MARK WEBER Cross seminarians to diaconate
FATHER JOHN BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC his gratitude for all the congregation has con- tributed to the work of the diocese since its KUZMICH beginning. Father John Kuzmich likes NOTRE DAME — In the presence of fami- When speaking of the great need for ly, friends and members of the Holy Cross priests, Bishop D’Arcy quoted Pope popcorn. Popcorn and old family, Kevin Grove and Gerard Olinger pro- Benedict who said, “We have learned that it movies on TV is one of his fessed their final vows in the Basilica of the is more important to have good priests than Sacred Heart on Saturday, Aug. 29, and were many priests.” favorite ways to relax, ordained deacons by Bishop John M. D’Arcy When addressing the assembly and those the following day in the chapel at Moreau to be ordained about the ministry of deacon, which may happen infrequently, since his Seminary. Bishop D’Arcy said that God wants pure parish, St. Vincent de Paul, Fort Wayne, Holy Cross Father David T. Tyson, hearts freely given. Those to be ordained, in provincial, testified to Bishop D’Arcy of the fact all, no matter what their call in life, has more than 3,000 registered souls. readiness of the two men to receive the order must always rely on God’s grace for hope When he actually gets a day off, it includes of deacon on their journey toward the priest- and strength. He told the candidates to be hood. like St. John Vianney, the patron of priests, a visit to the campus of the University of In his homily, Bishop D’Arcy spoke of his privilege to be associated with an extraordi- YEAR OF, PAGE 4 nary missionary order like Holy Cross and ORDAIN, PAGE 20 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Bishop ordains Holy Cross Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856
PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy deacons, blesses law school chapel
EDITOR: Tim Johnson A truly holy chapel out nearby. I especially enjoyed meeting a NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad number of international students. These are After a bit of rest, I returned to Notre men and women who are already lawyers in Dame for the dedication of the new chapel Editorial Department places such as El Salvador, Peru or Africa. at the Law School. Both in the place it is They come to Notre Dame to take a PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan NEWS situated and its design, the new chapel is a renowned course at Notre Dame on human FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, place of prayer that uplifts the heart. rights. I was impressed with their back- Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, Dedicated to St. Thomas More, patron of grounds and their dedication. &NOTES lawyers and more recently, by decree by Elmer J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Pope John Paul II, patron of politicians, it is Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY a worthy place of prayer. A splendid evening in Warsaw Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister Remember, under the direction of the Monday evening, on my return trip to Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski and newly retired Dean Patricia O’Hara, the law Fort Wayne, it was time to join Cindy Deb Wagner A lovely late summer day at Notre school has greatly expanded, and part of Black and Megan Oberhausen, two extraor- Dame that expansion is a new chapel. dinary women who are in charge of our The beautiful stained glass windows department of Youth Ministry at our still Business Department Any day on that campus is grand, but depict Thomas More, St. Augustine, Our new Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice this was also of great significance. In the Lady and a window dedicated to the Diocesan Shrine in Warsaw. They had pre- AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber morning, it was my joy to ordain to the Blessed Sacrament. The symbol of Holy pared a blessed evening for the adults who holy and ancient office of deacon, Kevin BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Cross is above the entrance. are working in the all-important ministry to Grove and Gerald Olinger. The previous [email protected] The ceremony included the consecration youth in our various parishes. As I told day they had taken their final vows before a of the altar. The chapel, which I am told Cindy later, for a bishop this was an filled Basilica of the Sacred Heart, where so Advertising Sales seats about 70, was full to overflowing. encouraging night. With the help of a video many before them have offered their lives Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) There were about 150 people in attendance. featuring Father Mark Gurtner and two of to Christ in this historic, missionary congre- (260) 456-2824 Most of them were students of the law our seminary candidates, Ben Muhlenkamp gation and where many others have pro- Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) school, along with some faculty. Thus, for and Matt Coonan, a presentation was given nounced the vows of matrimony. the second time in one day, I sang the concerning the essentials of youth ministry. (574) 234-0687 Kevin, from a small town in Montana, Litany of the Saints, as we had done at the These essentials are prayer, catechesis, Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY had studied under the Jesuits at the ordination. It was a special joy to meet sacraments, service and evangelization. University of Seattle. He happened to be Dean Nell Jessup Newton, the new dean at There was great emphasis on the centrality Published weekly except the fourth coming through Notre Dame and heard a the law school, coming from a similar posi- of the priest and on the formation of adult Sunday in June, second and fourth homily on the Holy Cross fathers by Father tion in California. I thanked her for her gra- leaders. Ministry from adults — both weeks in July and August, the first week Kevin Russeau, CSC, at Sacred Heart of September and last week in cious kindness. I wish to commend the priests and laity — rather than peer min- Basilica where he found some literature on December by the Diocese of Fort committee who designed this chapel; and istry, was said to be at the core at those Holy Cross and was on his way. Gerry Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., when you are on campus, you should visit parishes, which have a truly effective min- Olinger, from Philadelphia, with an aunt in P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. this chapel. Surely an excellent addition to istry to youth. The centrality of the priest the Philadelphia Franciscans, a congrega- Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, the many sacred places on campus. The giving pastoral and theological leadership tion I know well, as three members of my IN, and additional mailing office. committee members are Dean Patty was emphasized. family have been members. Gerry, as a O’Hara; Father Peter Rocca, CSC, rector of What I found especially important was POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: young boy, was serving Mass in a large the Sacred Heart Basilica; and Father John the emphasis placed by Cindy and also Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort church in Philadelphia. He was about 12. Coughlin, OSF; professor of canon law and Father Mark on the holiness and prayer life Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: While waiting for his mother to pick him ethics at the law school. Father Richard of those who are directing youth ministry. [email protected]. up, he knelt for a little while before a statue Warner, CSC, concelebrated along with “Do not expect to draw the young people of Our Lady. A woman came up to him and Father Rocca and Father Coughlin. closer to Christ if you are not yourself liv- MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort said, “You will be a great priest.” He went Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) Afterwards, there was a delightful cook- ing a life close to Christ in the holy to Notre Dame and Notre Dame Law 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. Eucharist,” said Cindy. The emphasis was BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South School. Indeed, many who studied law at placed on the Mass and also on eucharistic Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- Notre Dame have gone on to the priest- adoration. After such an evening, it was a 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. hood, including Father Bill Beauchamp, joyful drive through the night from Warsaw CSC, now president of the University of to Fort Wayne. News deadline is the Monday morning Portland. before publication date. Advertising I know all this because Father Pat Neary, Adult catechesis deadline is nine days before publica- CSC, who is a good friend and the rector of It was a joy to stop at St. John, Goshen, tion date. Moreau Seminary and celebrates Mass in on my way to South Bend to join Father Spanish for the Hispanic Catholics at St. Tom Florek, SJ, along with Enid Roman De LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- Dominic, Bremen, followed his usual prac- comes original, signed letters about Jesus and Lourdes Silva of our Hispanic tice of inviting me for coffee and Irish Office for the graduation of about 45 peo- issues affecting church life. Although scones before the ordination. I knew these we cannot publish every letter we ple from a program of catechesis given in two young men previously. I gave a class as Spanish. This was followed by some excel- receive, we strive to provide a balanced part of the course that Father Michael representation of expressed opinions lent Mexican food. and a variety of reflections on life in the Heintz, Ph.D., teaches on priesthood and Enid and Lourdes, along with our Office church.We will choose letters for publi- met them there and also at St. Joseph of Catechesis, especially Jim Tighe, cation based on reader interest, timeli- Parish. Deacon Kevin will serve his dia- Christina Emilian and Sister Jane Carew ness and fairness. Readers may agree or conate at St. Joseph Parish under the direc- have begun a second semester of adult cate- disagree with the letter writers’ opin- tion of Father John DeRiso, CSC, while chesis, more directly under the bishop. It ions. Letters must not exceed 250 Deacon Gerry will serve in the northwest at has not been easy to obtain people fluent in words. All letters must be signed and the University of Portland. Spanish and catechesis and theology — but include a phone number and address A beautiful diaconate ordination, with a they have done it. for verification.We reserve the right to testimony of their readiness being given by edit letters for legal and other concerns. We have a number of parishes now with Father David Tyson, CSC, Holy Cross NATHAN PROULX a flourishing ministry to our beloved Bishop John M. D’Arcy speaks to youth minis- Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, provincial. This was followed by a brunch, Hispanics who have come to us from 19 P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN which included French toast and a slightly ters from across the Diocese of Fort Wayne- countries. We must train catechists and 46856-1169; or e-mail: stained cassock. South Bend at a dinner at Our Lady of teachers, and this effort indicates we are [email protected] Guadalupe Church and Diocesan Shrine in well begun. Warsaw. The essentials of youth ministry are I am glad to be visiting you every week ISSN 0891-1533 prayer, catechesis, sacraments, service and USPS 403630 once again. So, see you all next week. evangelization. SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3
University of Dayton or now the the two is very good. ... I realized University of Notre Dame. These that everything that I had been graduates are resource teachers — preparing for, for the last 2-1/2 Funds for Catholic TIGHE what Sister Jane calls “incredible years, has been preparing for this CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 leaven” — for programs such as work and is being ordained.” the Catechetical Institute Days, After 30 years in radio, Tighe Charities assist areas coordinated by the Office of says many wondered why Bishop very grateful that with her great Catechesis, and Education for D’Arcy would ask “this radio of diocese hit hard knowledge of the catechetical Ministry. guy” to run the Office of enterprise and the documents of The four diocesan high schools Catechesis. But Tighe, a former the church, she will continue to have emerged with exemplary the- seminarian, has trained in the by the economy help in the office on a part-time ology programs, and the Office of Education for Ministry and the basis. Catechesis has been active in diaconate program. And he has FORT WAYNE — With rising hard hit and where there are less “Her focus will be on such procuring teaching talent for the been a catechist since mid 1980s. unemployment rates, including reserve and agencies to help,” things as curriculum, the training high schools. As Bishop D’Arcy talked with some of the highest in the Bishop D’Arcy added. of catechists, the screening of The excellent training of high Tighe about coming on board with nation within the Diocese of Debbie Schmidt, executive those admitted to the program and school and grade school theology the diocese, Tighe says, he sensed, Fort Wayne-South Bend, the director of Catholic Charities the high school theology depart- teachers have made the Diocese of “It was time to move on” from need for assistance is ever- said, “We are happy that we can ments,” Bishop D’Arcy says. “Her Fort Wayne-South Bend one of the radio, a career he enjoyed and in increasing. The board of allocate the Legacy of Faith dol- leadership in the training of cate- top scoring dioceses in the nation which he used his talents. Catholic Charities recently lars that we received to this chists, seeking and securing funds on the ACRE exam for religious “I was being called to some- passed a motion to take $40,000 need.” from OSV (Our Sunday Visitor), education. The Office of thing else,” Tighe says. He figured of interest from their Legacy of Schmidt added, “We are screening of candidates, improving Catechesis has worked closely and “that call” had something to do Faith endowment. using 100 percent of the moneys and strengthening of curriculum, successfully in collaboration with with the diaconate program. Through the Brief Services received for direct financial implementing the Catechism of the Catholic Schools Office to But as discussions ensued with Program, Catholic Charities has assistance. We hope that this the Catholic Church, and forma- achieve this success. Bishop D’Arcy about the Office of assisted clients with up to $200 alleviates some of the financial tion of courses on the masters The high scores in the ACRE Catechesis, Tighe says he knew, per family for rent, mortgage, needs to the families in our level and the certificate level have exams has given the diocesan cat- “This is something I felt drawn to utility bills, food and other con- parishes.” helped good catechesis to flourish echetical office national recogni- for a long time.” crete needs. This allowed Assistance forms were sent to in our diocese.” tion for their work. Both Sister Jane and Tighe see approximately 200 families to the 35 parishes. Help was given Under the leadership of Sister Tighe and Sister Jane both note the Holy Spirit at work in the deci- be served. on a first-come, first-serve Jane, the Education for Ministry, the the changes they are witness- sions and the journey that led them Catholic Charities received basis. When Catholic Charities funded by OSV, has been very ing in catechetics. to the Office of Catechesis. an additional $10,000 for this did this on a smaller level last successful, providing continuing “We live in a wonderful time,” Tighe says, “And for me, that’s purpose from the Saint Mary’s winter, many quickly applied for education and training for 800 cat- Sister Jane explains, “and Bishop one of the reasons it fits in so well Heritage fund, which added the limited funds. echists and people wanting to D’Arcy has faithfully encouraged with the call of the diaconate, another 50 families. Catholic Charities has learn more about their faith. A us through the catechetical reforms which is to serve. And deacons are “Surely, $200 per family is received all their referrals from similar education for ministry pro- of Vatican II.” truly to be servants, servants of the modest, but it can be a signifi- parishes and are currently meet- gram for Hispanic Catholics in the Tighe, a former sales manager bishop.” cant help to a family in great ing with applicant families at diocese has also been launched in with Federated Media in Fort Tighe says, “What I’m interest- need,” Bishop John M. D’Arcy their parishes. Fort Wayne. Wayne, a one-time seminarian and ed in is to continue doing what we wrote in a letter sent to 35 Another 63 diocesan high now training for the permanent are doing and continuing — ‘Is parishes. school theology teachers and diaconate, tells Today’s Catholic, this good for the church?’ ‘Is this “We have tried to target sev- diocesan employees have master’s “The Office of Catechesis and the what we need now?’ ‘Is this where eral areas (that) are especially degrees in theology from either the diaconate — the fit there between the Lord is leading us?’” Three US bishops revisit controversy over Obama honor at Notre Dame
BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN a wide-ranging interview with the port” for Bishop D’Arcy and life and love.” “The Vatican shows great independent Catholic weekly, said affirming his “solicitude for Archbishop Quinn, however, reluctance to publicly personalize he believed the majority of U.S. (Notre Dame’s) Catholic identity said there is “deep and troubled disagreements with public offi- WASHINGTON (CNS) — In two bishops agreed with him that “we and his loving care for all those disagreement” among the U.S. cials on elements of church teach- national Catholic publications, don’t want to isolate ourselves the Lord has given him to sancti- bishops about how they should ing,” he said. two U.S. archbishops and a bish- from the rest of America by our fy, to teach and to shepherd.” speak about abortion, which he Archbishop Sheehan said in op are revisiting the controversy strong views on abortion and the In his America article, Bishop called the “most searing and the interview that he spoke out over the honorary degree con- other things. We need to be build- D’Arcy said the controversy was volatile issue in American public strongly in executive session at ferred on President Barack ing bridges, not burning them.” not about Obama, a replay of the life.” the bishops’ June meeting against Obama by the University of “To make a big scene about 2008 elections or “whether it is “A strategy of condemnation” those who opposed the universi- Notre Dame. Obama — I think a lot of the ene- appropriate for the president of that sanctions public officials ty’s granting of an honorary Retired Archbishop John R. mies of the church are delighted the United States to speak at because of their stand on abortion degree to Obama. Quinn of San Francisco and to see all that,” he said. Notre Dame or any great Catholic “undermines the church’s tran- “I said we’ve gotten more Bishop John M. D’Arcy of Fort More than 70 bishops voiced university on the pressing issues scendent role in the American done on the pro-life issue in New Wayne-South Bend wrote sepa- their disapproval of Notre Dame’s of the day.” political order,” he added. Mexico by talking to people who rate articles about the matter for invitation to Obama and its deci- “This is what universities do,” Among the false impressions don’t agree with us on every- the Aug. 31-Sept. 7 issue of sion to give him an honorary he said. “No bishop should try to conveyed by that strategy are that thing,” he said. “We got Gov. America magazine. degree, with some saying it vio- prevent that.” the bishops “function as partisan (Bill) Richardson to sign off on Archbishop Michael J. lated the letter and spirit of their The central question, Bishop political actors in American life”; the abolition of the death penalty Sheehan of Santa Fe, N.M., 2004 statement “Catholics in D’Arcy said, is: “Does a Catholic that they are “ratifying the ‘cul- for New Mexico. ... But you talked about the controversy and Political Life.” university have the responsibility ture war mentality,’ which cor- know, he’s pro-abortion. So? It how it was handled at a June That document states: “The to give witness to the Catholic rodes debate both in American doesn’t mean we sit and wait, that meeting of the U.S. Conference Catholic community and Catholic faith and to the consequences of politics and in the internal life of we sit on the sides and not talk to of Catholic Bishops in an Aug. 12 institutions should not honor that faith by its actions and deci- the church”; that they are “effec- him.” interview with National Catholic those who act in defiance of our sions — especially by a decision tively indifferent to all grave evils Archbishop Sheehan said the Reporter, published in the news- fundamental moral principles. to confer its highest honor?” other than abortion”; and that, in U.S. Catholic Church would “be paper’s Aug. 26 edition. They should not be given awards, Bishop D’Arcy said that, in his the case of Obama, they are like the Amish, you know, kind of Archbishop Quinn said he felt honors or platforms which would 24 years as head of the diocese in “insensitive to the heritage and isolated from society, if we kept the U.S. bishops’ response to the suggest support for their actions.” which Notre Dame is located, “I the continuing existence of pulling back because of a single controversy “communicated sev- Critics of Obama said his sup- have never interfered in the inter- racism in America,” the retired issue.” eral false and unintended mes- port of legal abortion and embry- nal governance of Notre Dame or archbishop said. Asked if there were others sages” to the U.S. public, while onic stem-cell research also made any other institution of higher Archbishop Quinn urged the who agreed with him, he said, Bishop D’Arcy said his refusal to him an inappropriate choice to be learning within the diocese.” U.S. hierarchy to follow the “pol- “Of course, the majority.” attend the commencement cere- commencement speaker at a But he said a bishop “must be icy of cordiality” practiced by the “The bishops don’t want to monies at which Obama was hon- Catholic university. concerned that Catholic institu- Vatican, which “proceeds from have a battle in public with each ored arose from his responsibility The bishops discussed the con- tions do not succumb to the secu- the conviction that the integrity of other, but I think the majority of to see that Catholic universities troversy in executive session at lar culture, making decisions that Catholic teaching can never be bishops in the country didn’t join “give public witness to the full- their June meeting in San appear to many, including ordi- sacrificed” but “consistently in with that, would not be in ness of Catholic faith.” Antonio, and passed a resolution nary Catholics, as a surrender to a favors engagement over con- agreement with that approach,” Archbishop Sheehan, as part of expressing “appreciation and sup- culture opposed to the truth about frontation.” he added. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 40 Days for Life campaign begins Sept. 23 of t least 212 cities nation- munity outreach. People are given conducted a prayer vigil outside YEAR our PRIESTS wide, including South the opportunity to show their sup- their local abortion facility, and ABend, Fort Wayne and port for 40 Days for Life, and to spent 40 days educating people Warsaw, will participate in this take the pro-life message into their about the evils of abortion occur- fall’s 40 Days for Life campaign community through focused edu- ring nationwide and in their own cational efforts. city. Over 1,000 people participat- from Sept. 23 through Nov. 1. The CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tion, helping the priest to expand campaign consists of the three Shawn Carney, one of the four ed in the first campaign, and their his own knowledge of the faith.” components, the first of which is founding members of the 40 Days community experienced a 28 per- Father Kuzmich believes that prayer and fasting. In Mark’s for Life national team, will be cent decrease in abortions. Notre Dame, where he can quiet seminary education today is bet- Gospel, Jesus says that some speaking at both the Fort Wayne News of this victory spread, down and do some good reading. ter than in the past and of consid- demons can only be driven out by and South Bend kick-off events, and other communities used the It was at Notre Dame, as a erable help is the summer parish prayer and fasting. on Sept. 20 and Sept. 21 respec- idea to conduct 40 Days for Life student in the architecture pro- assignment program where the The most visible part of the 40 tively. For details about all the campaigns in their own cities. In gram, that John Kuzmich clearly young seminarian experiences Days for Life is the prayer vigil local 40 Days for Life events, visit the fall of 2007 the first national, heard the call to become a priest. parish life and is mentored by a that takes place outside local abor- www.40daysforlife.com. coordinated 40 Days for Life cam- In the summer of 1957, he began pastor. tion or Planned Parenthood facili- In 2004, four people in College paign was conducted with 80 cities to attend daily Mass and at the In response to the question ties. This is a prayerful witness to Station, Texas, sat around a table participating. People who had end of the summer, made the about the source of future voca- the entire community that evil is discussing how frustrated they never been involved in pro-life decision to enter the seminary. tions, Father Kuzmich echoes the present. were with their efforts to end abor- activities stepped forward in faith He completed another semester reply of other priests: “If we can The prayer vigil brings light to tion in their area. They prayed and and made a difference right in their at Notre Dame, entered the semi- help strengthen Christian family this darkness and seeks to change asked God to show them what he own neighborhoods. Lives were nary at midyear and was life, then we will, I believe, see hearts through prayer. Studies have wanted them to do. The answer saved and hearts were changed. ordained a priest at St. Matthew more vocations to the priesthood shown that when people simply was 40 Days for Life. In the fall of 2008, South Bend Cathedral by Bishop Leo Pursley and religious life. There has to be stand and pray, the number of In a manner of weeks they and Fort Wayne answered the call. in 1965. prayer within a family, otherwise abortions decreases. Women who organized the first 40 Days for The two major cities of the diocese “My family,” says Father vocations will not be nurtured. have no hope see that someone Life campaign. They asked every- both held 40 Days for Life cam- Kuzmich, “played no small part Blessed is the family that prays cares about them, and they change one in their community to pray paigns, calling all people of faith in nurturing my vocation, and together! Also, young people their minds. and fast with them for an end to to cry out to God to end abortion my Catholic education (St. need to see happy priests and The third component is com- abortion during the 40 days. They locally and nationally. Patrick Grade School, Saint religious.” Joseph’s High School, South As to challenges and hopes of Bend, and Notre Dame) was very the church, this priest of 44 years special to me.” says, “The shortage of priests is a As he approaches 50 years of critical item, although I am very priesthood, celebrating the Mass pleased with the active involve- All Saints continues to be his favorite activ- ment of the laity in the life of the ity as a priest, followed by church. Strong parish life, with preaching, confessions and the Eucharist at the center, is the Religious Goods teaching. key to the church’s future growth “I love to celebrate the Mass,” and development. 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ment. On the basis of this princi- nationwide and requiring BY FRED EVERETT ple, communities of a higher order Americans to subsidize abortion must help communities of a lower with their tax dollars or insurance Question:What is the church’s vision order to fulfill their proper roles — premiums. This would reverse a for sound health care reform? they must not usurp their rights or tradition of federal laws and poli- run roughshod over them simply cies that have severely restricted The United States bish- Answer: in order to achieve their agenda. federal funding and promotion of ops have for decades advocated a Those of the higher must not abortion in all major health pro- reform of the nation’s health care absorb functions of the lower grams for over three decades (the system based upon fundamental except in extraordinary circum- Hyde amendment, 1976), and have moral principles. The church holds stances and only for as long as respected the right of health care that access to basic health care is a absolutely necessary. providers to decline involvement universal human right and not a With regard to health care in abortion or abortion referrals. privilege of the wealthy. Of reform, while under the principle No health care reform plan should course, what constitutes basic of solidarity we want to ensure compel anyone to pay for the health care will differ from coun- basic health care to every person killing of innocent human beings, try to country depending upon its in the United States, we also want, whether through government fund- level of development. under the principle of subsidiarity, ing or mandatory coverage of Of paramount importance in to do so in a way that does not abortion. Any such action would any reform effort is that it should lead to a loss of free enterprise and be morally wrong and politically protect and promote the dignity of initiative and to an inordinate foolish. every human person from concep- increase of bureaucratic agencies. tion to natural death. This would Solidarity keeps us from an rule out any effort to expand Question:What kind of actions do the individualistic indifference to the access to abortion or euthanasia. bishops recommend to make basic plight of the poor and uninsured. In addition, a sound reform health care accessible for all and gen- Subsidiarity keeps us from a effort will also be guided by the uinely affordable? socialistic interference by the gov- principles of solidarity and sub- ernment in the health care arena. Answer: The bishops have urged sidiarity. In the end, sound reform Congress to limit premiums and should produce a health care sys- Question:Are the bishops trying to pro- co-payments for lower income tem that pursues the common families in order to ease barriers to good, preserves pluralism and a mote an antiabortion agenda through the current health care reform effort? obtaining coverage or seeing a variety of options, protects freedom doctor. They have also urged of conscience, and both restrains Answer: No. The bishops will Congress to provide states with and distributes costs fairly. continue to fight against the evil of resources to expand coverage and abortion by all means available. ensure sufficient funding for safety Question:What are the principles of Even so, they have not demanded net clinics, hospitals and other solidarity and subsidiarity and how do that urgently needed health care providers serving lower income or they relate to current federal efforts to reform become a vehicle for uninsured patients. reform health care? advancing the pro-life cause, nor do they believe it should be used Answer: Solidarity is more than a to advance the cause of abortion or Fred Everett is the co-director of the feeling of vague compassion or euthanasia. Office of Family Life for the shallow distress for those who do In this sense, the bishops have Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. not have access to basic health asked that health care reform be care. It is a firm and persevering “abortion neutral,” that is, that determination to commit oneself existing laws and policies with Join us for our old fashioned and one’s country to the common regard to abortion and abortion church dinner. Enjoy delicious fried good. It is based upon the convic- EGE funding be preserved, allowing chicken, homemade noodles, “for tion that we are all responsible for health care reform to move for- Traditional each other, which includes assur- ward and serve its legitimate goals. sure” mashed potatoes and gravy, ing the universal right to basic salads, and “Ege style” cole slaw, BINGO health care. Question:Why are the bishops insis- in the Big Top Subsidiarity, on the other hand, topped off with homemade pie! •Country Store refers to the necessity of defending tent that healthcare reform be “abor- tion neutral”? IMMACULATE •Duck Pond and promoting the freedom of CONCEPTION CHURCH, Ege •Pop Stand individuals, families, healthcare Answer: Abortion advocacy County Road 400S •Sno-Cones professionals and institutions, groups are trying to use health care •Ring Toss associations and states to properly reform to advance their agenda by 4 miles west of Laotto •Dart Pitch function and make health care having the federal government BIG RAFFLE & decisions without unnecessary Fried Chicken SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 establish abortion as a basic health QUILT interference by the federal govern- benefit, guaranteeing “access” & HAM Serving the food you love DRAWINGS in air-conditioned comfort 12-5 at 5 PM! Knights of Columbus Dinner
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passed through death to new life Station fire — the largest of a half- ment from ephemeral things and Kennedy laid to rest will, as he promised, lead us dozen major fires in Southern participation with the eternal,” Robert Schindler, fought at Arlington cemetery through death to new life as well.” California — had burned more said the pope. The saint refused to to care for daughter Terri Later, during the burial service at than 140,00 acres in the Angeles become pessimistic or sink into after Boston funeral Arlington National Cemetery in National Forest. But helped by despair even when there was so Schiavo, dies BOSTON (CNS) — Sen. Edward Virginia, Cardinal McCarrick, cooler weather, containment of the much sin and evil in the world, the ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CNS) M. Kennedy was mourned at a Washington’s retired archbishop, fire was 22 percent, with a fire line pope said, because he knew — Robert Schindler Sr., a Boston church and laid to rest at read excerpts of letters exchanged that stretched more than 30 miles “divine mercy is always avail- Catholic and the father of the late Arlington National Cemetery by Kennedy and Pope Benedict and was manned by nearly 7,000 able” for those who yearn for con- Terri Schiavo, died from heart Aug. 29, amid words of comfort XVI in the last few weeks. firefighters from La Crescenta to version. failure early Aug. 29 in St. from the Book of Wisdom, Paul’s Acton. The fire had destroyed at Petersburg. He was 71. Schiavo, Letter to the Romans and the Wildfires force parishes least 53 homes and structures. Pope accepts resignation who died in 2005, was at the cen- Gospel of Matthew, and recollec- ter of a lengthy legal battle that tions of his life by his sons, his to balance safety, serving People must become of Scranton bishop resulted in a Florida court order- pastor, President Barack Obama ing her feeding tube removed. A and Cardinal Theodore E. community’s needs more humble, less for health reasons funeral Mass for Schindler was to McCarrick. During the funeral LOS ANGELES (CNS) — For materialistic, pope says WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope be celebrated Sept. 4 in Mass for the senator at Boston’s Father Richard Krekelberg, pastor Benedict XVI has accepted the Southampton, Pa., at Our Lady of Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual of St. Rita Church in Sierra VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a resignation of Bishop Joseph F. Good Counsel Catholic Church. A Help, Father Mark Hession, pastor Madre, the Station fire that world full of vice and sin, people Martino, 63, from the pastoral private burial service was to fol- of Our Lady of Victory Parish in destroyed more than 50 homes, need to radically change their governance of the Diocese of low at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery Centerville, Mass., linked the threatened 12,000 more and led to lives, becoming more humble and Scranton, Pa., for health reasons. in Philadelphia. “My dad was a Scripture readings — chosen by the death of two firefighters was a less materialistic, Pope Benedict He has appointed Cardinal Justin man of integrity, character and Kennedy, his wife, Vicki, and their painful reminder. A wild confla- XVI said. “May we be able to find Rigali of Philadelphia to be apos- compassion who was blessed with family — with elements of the gration in April 2008 raced across the source of joy that comes from tolic administrator for the diocese. a close and loving family,” his senator’s own life and faith. “St. ridges and down canyons to the God’s goodness” and say “no” to The pope also has accepted the son, Bobby Schindler, said in a Paul states our case with his usual very last foothill before the cozy the vices of the world, he said at resignation of Scranton Auxiliary statement. “He taught all three of confidence,” Father Hession noted town and St. Rita. “Well, this fire his weekly general audience Sept. Bishop John M. Dougherty, who his children to respect and value of the reading that opens: “If God has been a real close parallel for 2. The pope, resuming a series of is 77. Canon law requires that all life and to love our fellow man. is for us, who can be against us? me,” he told The Tidings, newspa- audience talks about influential bishops submit their resignation to Even at the height of the battle to He who did not spare his own Son per of the Los Angeles Christian writers from the Middle the pope when they turn 75. save my sister Terri’s life, when but handed him over for us all, Archdiocese. “Back then we had Ages, focused his catechesis on Cardinal Rigali named Msgr. his patience and temperance was how will he not also give us to cancel confirmation, although St. Odo, a 10th-century Joseph C. Bambera, pastor of St. near exhaustion, he managed to everything else along with him?” this time we didn’t have to close Benedictine monk and abbot of Thomas Aquinas Parish in display a gentleness of spirit,” he Father Hession said “that confi- anything. “You want to be respon- Cluny, France. St. Odo urged his Archbald and St. Mary of said. “Yet it was his unfathomable dence (that) the triumph of life sible, and yet you want to be a monks and the faithful to face “the Czestochowa Parish in Eynon, as strength that allowed him to over death is rooted in the central place where your parishioners and enormity of vices widespread his delegate for day-to-day admin- shoulder up his own heartache and belief of Christian faith” is the others in the community might be throughout society” by undergo- istration of the diocese. At a news lead us through our darkest hour. conviction on which all Christian able to come for safe haven,” he ing “a radical change in life based conference in Scranton Aug. 31, What greater legacy could a man faith is built — “that Christ who added. By early Sept. 2, the on humility, austerity and detach- Bishop Martino said he had been leave behind?” SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7
silence and prayers of intercession. St. Thomas Cliff Kindy will offer a reflection during the service and students from Manchester College and rededicates Huntington University will assist in preparations for the service. renovated ROUND THE IOCESE Regular Taize Prayer Services A D are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Victory educational Noll Center. facility SERRA CLUB HOSTS PRIEST-SEMINARIAN PICNIC Stained glass classes and ELKHART — The St. Thomas the kaleidoscope workshop Apostle Parish and School will hold the rededication of the parish edu- available through USF cational facilities at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, following 11:15 FORT WAYNE — The School of a.m. Mass. Bishop John M. D’Arcy Creative Arts at the University of will preside. Saint Francis will offer Stained This renovation completes six Glass classes and a Kaleidoscope new classrooms, new administra- workshop this fall. tive offices, a first-ever sick room, The Introduction to Stained renovated space for a state-of-the- Glass class will be held on Sundays art computer lab, fine arts class- from Sept. 27 through Oct. 25. room and expanded school library Sessions will be held at the Rolland to serve the 397 students in grades Center for Art and Visual kindergarten through 8 enrolled for Communication on Leesburg Road the 2009-2010 academic year. The from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Content school facilities are also used for includes design principles, types the St. Thomas adult and youth reli- and qualities of glass, basic cutting gious education programs. and construction techniques, and Included in the renovation proj- the final project, a finished 18x24 ect is a eucharistic adoration chapel inch glass panel. Cost is $145 per relocated to the front of the existing participant; tools and glass will be church building. provided. This $4 million renovation was At the kaleidoscope workshop, funded largely by the parish and participants will learn how to build school communities through a and use a kaleidoscope. The work- shop will be held Sunday, Nov. 1, three-year capital campaign drive. PROVIDED BY THE FORT WAYNE SERRA CLUB For more information about the from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Rolland St. Thomas School rededication, The Fort Wayne Chapter of the Serra Club hosted its annual priest-seminarian picnic on Center. Cost is $75 per participant; tools and glass will be provided. contact the school office at (574) Aug. 10 at Noll Hall on Lake Wawasee. With Bishop John M. D’Arcy, priests, seminarians, 364-4855. Instructor Rhonda Freeman, Serrans and guests, there were 59 in attendance. The day began with golf tee-off at 7:30 who has worked in glass for over 30 years, has expertise in hot glass, St. Vincent de Paul a.m., followed by Mass at 11:30 a.m. Picnic food was catered by Josh Booker of Books blown glass, leaded glass, foiled School’s parish rewards BBQ. Bishop D’Arcy, right, is shown relaxing by the lake with Capuchin Father Ron glass and mosaic. Having worked at Waterford Glass Company in program assists many Rieder, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in Huntington. Waterford, Ireland, Rhonda current FORT WAYNE — St. Vincent de owns her own studio. Paul School’s parish rewards pro- For more information or a regis- gram is an innovative fundraiser sports and many others. native, Sister Joan Marie entered Dame. Founded in 1841 in Le tration form, contact the School of designed to benefit the school, the For a complete listing of partici- the congregation in 1962. Mans, France, the congregation Creative Arts at (260) 399-7700, church, school families and local pating businesses visit Sister Mary Louise, from numbers approximately 500 mem- ext. 8001. businesses. Anyone can purchase www.saintv.org/school, click on Washington, D.C., is serving on the bers worldwide and ministers in items through parish rewards and “Links” and “Parish Rewards.” current leadership team as general Bangladesh, Brazil, Ghana, India, Eastern Catholics in select any student/family to receive For more information on parish secretary. A high school teacher and Mexico, Peru, Uganda and the northeastern Indiana half the donation. The participating rewards, call the St. Vincent de Paul principal, she also has been United States. The sisters’ min- companies donate a percentage of School Development Office at involved in retreat, pastoral and istries focus on providing education sought the purchase price or a flat fee back (260) 489-3537 ext. 247. parish ministry. She entered the and healthcare services, eradicating to St. Vincent. The contribution is congregation in 1960. material poverty, ending gender FORT WAYNE — Interest has been divided with one half directed to Holy Cross Sisters installs A native of Evergreen Park, Ill., discrimination, and promoting just, expressed in starting an Eastern meet school needs. The purchaser new leadership team Sister Geraldine, who entered the mutual relationships among people, Catholic mission parish in Fort can then designate the other half to congregation in 1963, also is serv- countries and the entire earth com- Wayne to serve people in that city be directed to any of the following: NOTRE DAME — The Sisters of ing on the current leadership team munity. For more information and in surrounding northeastern • Tuition credit: St. Vincent de the Holy Cross will install its newly as general treasurer. She has minis- about the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Indiana and northwestern Ohio. Paul School, Bishop Dwenger High elected congregational leadership tered in various health care finan- visit www.cscsisters.org. —ML There is currently no such parish in School or college tuition for the team on Sept. 27, in the Church of cial and treasury positions through- those areas, and all Eastern next year’s tuition bill. Our Lady of Loretto at Saint out her career. Taize prayer service Sept. Catholics — Ukrainians, Melkites, • Future tuition credit build up Mary’s, Notre Dame. Sister Sharlet, a native of 22 at Victory Noll Center Maronites, Ruthenians and many for a future student at St. Vincent Elected to the leadership team in Omaha, Neb., entered the congre- others — have no parish home. School, to be applied to the first July at its 24th General Chapter gation in 1988. An immigration HUNTINGTON — In solidarity Historically, there used to be, year’s tuition. were Sister Joan Marie Steadman, lawyer, she has been the director of with the International Day of Prayer from 1967 until sometime in the • St. Vincent de Paul Church president; and Sisters Geraldine the immigration department for for Peace, Victory Noll Center will last 1980s or early 1990s, a small programs Hoyler, Mary Louise Full, Holy Cross Ministries in Salt Lake hold a special Taize Prayer Service mission parish in Fort Wayne. This • St. Vincent de Paul School for Philomena Quiah and Sharlet Ann City, Utah, for the past several Sept. 22, inviting all to join in mission met biweekly in the chapel purchase of classroom materials, Wagner. Sister Mary Louise will years. prayer to end violence in hearts, of the Cathedral of the Immaculate technology and special programs, serve as first councilor, Sister Sister Philomena is from families, communities, churches Conception downtown, where the such as music, fine arts or Geraldine as general treasurer, Noakhali, Bangladesh. She entered and among nations. Byzantine liturgy was served by the media/library Sister Sharlet as general secretary the congregation in 1980. Sister The special service will be held pastor of the Ukrainian Catholic • Religious education fees and Sister Philomena as councilor. Philomena has served as the con- at 7 p.m. at Victory Noll Center, parish of St. Michael the St. Vincent de Paul School Sister Joan Marie served on the gregation’s area coordinator for the located at 1900 W. Park Dr. in Archangel, Mishawaka. received over $27,000 in donations leadership team for 10 years from area of Asia and has been head- Huntington. No registration is Those interested are asked to in the 2008/2009 school year. 1994 to 2004. She has been mistress and teacher at Holy Cross required and there is no cost to contact Subdeacon Adam DeVille, Participating businesses include involved in both education and High School for Girls in Dhaka, attend the service. Ph.D., Department of Philosophy orthodontists, insurance companies, health care, and has served as the Bangladesh, for almost 20 years. The service, used by the commu- and Theology at auto dealers (new and used), mort- associate director of health care The Congregation of the Sisters nity in Taize, France, is based on an [email protected], (260) gage companies, home improve- ethics at Santa Clara University in of the Holy Cross is an internation- ancient style found in the church, 749-6871, or [email protected], ment companies, outdoor motor California. A San Jose, Calif., al community of women religious with songs, Psalms, a Gospel text, (260) 399-7700 ext. 8120. located at Saint Mary’s in Notre 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 Huntington youths deepen liturgical and service life
BY KAY COZAD teaching.” Miller says, “It chal- others from around the U.S., how lenges the participants to go back to “live from a liturgical stand- home and get involved in service to point.” The days were filled with HUNTINGTON — The youth at those in need in their community.” the chanting of the Liturgy of the Ss. Peter and Paul Church have not Five students were assigned to Hours, along with contemporary been sitting idle this summer Miller, who accompanied the services. “But it was all done with thanks to their dynamic parish group to Cincinnati, where they respect and reverence,” he reports. youth program. In addition to the worked at Visions, a daycare facili- The students participated in regular weekly high school small ty that supports poor urban fami- small group theological reflections group meetings, after-school mid- lies. Stotts accompanied five other and general sessions taught by dle school ministry, youth group students to Baltimore where they monks on Scripture and the sacra- Sunday gather- painted offices ments. They enjoyed recreational ings, service and served opportunities after lunch as well. opportunities, lunches to the Afternoons were geared toward retreats and “To begin we are focusing homeless at the service groups where students dodge ball Franciscan learned about and practiced the art Sundays, under Center, an out- of being a extraordinary minister the guidance of on the needs of our reach agency of the Eucharist, cantor and more. Jerid Miller, pas- that provides The inspiring days were well bal- toral associate parish families and the emergency assis- anced with theological teaching for youth min- tance to those in and social events. istry, adult for- need. PROVIDED BY SS. PETER PAUL PARISH An added bonus of the confer- mation and elderly trying to identify All the teens Jon Stotts, left, pastoral associate for youth ministry and liturgy at Ss. ence was adult leadership sessions R.C.I.A. and Jon returned home Peter and Paul Parish in Huntington, was an adult leader at a Young for the chaperones. “It reaffirmed Stotts, pastoral with a renewed Neighbors in Action (YNIA) mission trip in Baltimore this summer. He the ministry and empowered us to associate for those in our own parish desire for service stands with Katlyn Stebing and Mariah Strass, both students at see what we could do,” says Stott, youth ministry opportunities Huntington North High School (HNHS), Meagan Harrell, adult chaperone, who found meeting the adult min- and liturgy, 10 community that and were anx- and Chris Landrum, Bryce Johnson and Mike Hinen, also HNHS students. isters there a positive networking Huntington ious to get to In front is JJ, a staff member of the high school where the team stayed. opportunity. North High work within His hope for the students — “I School students are in need.” their own com- hope this will be one of the solu- had the opportu- munity. doing anything to help, even some- experience the following summer tions to the crisis we’re facing in nity to travel on JERID MILLER Miller says, thing little, is always appreciated. by participating in a YNIA mis- youth ministry. The kids don’t a Young “To begin we are Visiting Baltimore has given me sion. ... Next year we are looking know why they’re Catholic. They Neighbors in focusing on the the want and desire to help our at sending three or four groups as haven’t had the experience to enter Action (YNIA) needs of our city!” this program becomes a corner into the life of Christ as to influ- mission trip to serve the poor. parish families and the elderly try- The summer missions were stone of the Ss. Peter and Paul ence their life decisions. By giving The YNIA summer mission pro- ing to identify those in our own divine venues for these faith filled youth ministry.” them this experience rooted in tra- gram, according to Miller, is three- parish community that are in teens to prepare for this year’s Another summer opportunity dition we tell the kids they can be fold. First, it “gives youth an expe- need.” youth group theme — “communi- was participation in an annual part of it at the parish. It starts and rience of broader church by gather- About his summer service ty.” Miller reports, “As we meet retreat to St. Meinrad Archabbey ends with liturgy.” ing with other Catholic youth from experience in Baltimore, sopho- over the course of the year to in southern Indiana. The program, Student Paul Bickel felt the across the country.” It also “pro- more Bryce Johnson wrote in explore what that theme means in One Bread, One Cup, is a five-day retreat was worth the time. “It’s a vides hands on service experience” “Exsultet,” the parish newsletter, terms of our Christian identity and liturgical leadership conference life changing experience,” he says. and lastly it puts that “experience “It showed me what real struggling mission we work towards prepar- focusing on the word, sacrament Courtney Karst agrees saying, “It into the context of Catholic social people actually look like. And that ing the youth for a culminating and mission of the Catholic was inspirational seeing other Church for high school youth and teenagers who also unconditionally campus and youth ministers,” love God.” according to the archabbey’s Web Miller and Stott are encouraged site www.saintmeinrad.edu. Two by the students’ response to the newly confirmed students, Paul summer offerings and look for- Bickel and Courtney Karst accom- ward to guiding them this fall in panied Jon Stotts this year. local service ventures. The program, says Stott, taught the students, who joined over 100
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BY ELISA M. SMITH Bishop D’Arcy celebrated 50 years as a priest on Feb. 2, 2007. He contributed gifts that he FORT WAYNE — Twenty-nine received from the golden jubilee of Catholic elementary students in the his priesthood to create the Bishop Diocese of Fort Wayne-South D’Arcy Catholic Education Jubilee Bend are being awarded tuition Fund. In addition, when his sister assistance of $200 each for school Mary Caprio, died in September of year 2009-2010 from the Bishop 2007, Bishop D’Arcy requested D’Arcy Catholic Education Jubilee that memorials be given to this Fund. Thirteen students are from fund. Moreover, a special gift from TIM JOHNSON Fort Wayne area elementary a family foundation was con- schools and 16 are from South tributed to the Bishop D’Arcy Bishop John M. D’Arcy, top row, right, in addition to installing Father Cyril Fernandes, Bend area schools. Catholic Education Jubilee Fund top row, left, pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Fort Wayne on Sept. 6, presented The Bishop D’Arcy Catholic in May 2008. The total value of Education Jubilee Fund is a the fund was approximately checks to recipients of funds from the Annual Bishop’s Appeal. Accepting checks, front restricted endowment fund within $97,000 as of June 30. row, from left, were Theresa Teders of Catholic Charities; Anne Koehl for the Women’s the Catholic Community The committee sent letters and Foundation of Northeast Indiana. application forms in April to prin- Care Center; Dr. Michael Mastrangelo for Matthew 25; Ann Helmke of Vincent Village; It was established by Bishop John cipals and pastors of all Catholic Sue Merz of the Fort Wayne Christ Child Society; and back row, next to Father M. D’Arcy with gifts from the elementary schools in the diocese, 50th anniversary of his priesthood, inviting them to recommend one Fernandes, Amy Woodfill of the St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen; Donna Brooke for the St. in memory of his late sister, Mary student who qualified for tuition Vincent de Paul Society; and Jim Christie and Sally Ley for The Franciscan Center. A Caprio, and from other special assistance based on financial need. donations. The purpose of the fund Also, the committee requested a total of $44,500 was awarded. A South Bend check will be presented in October. is to grant tuition assistance to written essay, not more than 100 Catholic students in Catholic ele- words, from each student who mentary schools in the Diocese of applied, titled “Why Catholic Fort Wayne-South Bend. Education Is Important to Me.” The fund will make distribu- Each award granted a student is tions each year based on an annual for one time and nonrenewable. payout of 6 percent of the value of the fund at June 30. Recipients will be awarded financial assis- To donate cash, stock or a planned gift tance based on need by a commit- to the Bishop D’Arcy Catholic tee appointed by Bishop D’Arcy Education Jubilee Fund, contact that consists of Daniel Fitzpatrick, Elisa Smith, director of planned James Fitzpatrick, John Gaughan, giving, at (260) 422-4611 or Joseph Ryan and Elisa Smith. [email protected]. PARISH FESTIVAL! Saturday, Sept 19, 2009 St. John the Baptist • Fort Wayne 4500 Fairfield Avenue •Children’s Games Noon - 6 pm •Mechanical Bull Riding & Inflatables 1-7 pm •Merchandise Raffle •Concessions: Cotton Candy, Nachos •Caramel Apples and More •Silent Auction •Casino Games 4-8 pm •Beer/Margarita Tent 4-10 pm “Nelson’s Port-a-Pit” CHICKEN - RIBS 4 - 7:30 pm Sides by Hall’s Restaurant •“The Third Ward” Jazz Trio 6 - 7 pm •Music by “Dr. Feelgood” - Dancing 8-10 pm $10,000 (Total in Prizes) CASH RAFFLE 9 pm
Bring the Family... Fun is Good! 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 ‘Be still and know that I am God’
Father and I are one.” — Jn St. Francis De Sales: 10:30. St. Francis tells us that, just as Jesus did, we should More Shared Faith literature “practice mental prayer” by Living a devout life in an incorporating it into our daily can be found at un-devout world routines, setting time and dis- Sharing Faith www.diocesefwsb.org/OSD tractions aside in a quiet place BY LINDA FURGE — wherever we might find it. The presence of God While God’s nature will always are incorporated into Christ’s Most of us learned how to pray While we can choose various be a mystery to us, perhaps one Awareness of God’s body, that wherever we are, at a very early age. That is a forms of prayer, such as the way to understand how God’s presence there is Christ whom we recog- good thing in that we have rosary, formal prayers like the presence can be both transcen- nize as present in the persons grown quite comfortable with Our Father and Hail Mary or dent and immanent at the same God’s immense and over- with whom we interact each day. prayer since it was incorporated praying with Scripture, every time is to make a very human flowing love created the uni- And, finally, one last way to into the very fabric of our lives form of prayer always begins, analogy to the air we breathe. verse and makes him transcen- be aware of God in our lives is when we were very young. But St. Francis says, by placing our- Air can be considered both tran- dent from us. And it is that very to remember his promise that he since we have been doing it for selves in God’s presence. By scendent (“out there”) and same enveloping and sustaining is with us to the ends of the so long, we may also tend to that we mean an intentional immanent (within our bodies as love (like the air we breathe) earth and to the end of time. take prayer and praying for awareness that God is present to oxygen). We — and all God’s that also allows us to trust that Our awareness of the pres- granted sometimes. us “... in all things and all creatures — are solely depend- he is very close to us, intimately ence of God in our lives is As St. Francis de Sales tells places.” (Second Part of the ent on air for existence; it is knowing our innermost being important to prayer in a devout us, we have not been created Introduction, 2). invisible but real; it surrounds and personally caring about our life. In “The Committed Life,” because God needs us. Rather And so often, just like pray- and sustains each and every one smallest needs and concerns. In William Meninger concludes, we have been created ... “with ing, we may take the presence of us. fact, when we consume the “So you see, my friend, there an intellect to know him, memo- of God for granted. Along with St. Francis de Sales says, Eucharist at Mass, God enters are many ways in which you can ry to be mindful of him, will to our first prayers, we learned “Just as wherever birds fly they into our bodies and literally present yourself to the presence love him, imagination to picture early on that God is everywhere always encounter the air, so also becomes a part of us. When we of God as you begin your to (ourselves) his benefits, eyes and “lives” in heaven. We wherever we go or wherever we realize and understand the very prayer. Indeed, this practice, if it to see his wonderful works, learned that, while God is pow- are we find God present.” personal nature of God’s love appeals to you, can be your very tongue to praise him, and so erful enough to create the whole (Second Part of the Introduction, for us, that, as written in Acts, prayer itself. Just be still and in on...” (First Part of the universe, God is also very close 2). In the same way that we “in him we live and move and an awareness of God’s presence. Introduction, 10). to us, loves and listens to us, depend on air for survival, we have our being,” we feel in our At times nothing more is neces- In other words, we pray and protects us from all harm. — and the entire universe — are hearts “... great reverence sary.” because our very nature as crea- It seems hard to reconcile an solely dependent on God for our toward God who is so intimately tures demands and needs it. all-powerful Being who is in very existence; God is invisible present in it.” (Second Part of As always, Jesus is our heaven (transcendent) and “has but we know he is real through the Introduction, 2). teacher and role model with the whole world in his hands” the person of Jesus Christ; and Yet another way to become prayer and its place in a devout with someone who loves you God’s love surrounds, sustains aware of the presence of God is life. Through the Gospels and and knows you intimately and protects each one of us through the realization that we reflections of great spiritual (immanent) and who even pro- every moment of every day. writers, we learn how to become vides for the lowly birds in the one with Christ — even as “The sky and the lilies in the fields. 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BY KAY COZAD his guitar joyfully. One of the readings was proclaimed by a core member and all partook of the NOTRE DAME — The Sacred Eucharist and liturgical prayers. Heart Crypt Church was filled Each core member has his own with a joyful noise on July 14 style of worship and the friendly when the Friends of smiles were contagious. L’Arche/Emmaus Community “We all have a relationship members of South Bend celebrat- with God and not the same way to ed a special Mass with Holy Cross show it,” says Zabukovic. “All Father Tom Jones, current pastor the different ways are good. Some of Sacred Heart, and members of shout out prayers. All are express- the parish at large. The eucharistic ing joy and love.” celebration is an annual event that She adds, “And it’s good for has integrated some of the dis- our folks to see how the parish- abled members of the area into ioners pray.” parish life. Father Jones, who stepped in The Friends of for Father Smith, who was L’Arche/Emmaus Community, a unavailable for the July 14th group of disabled adults who gath- Mass, celebrated his inaugural er for spiritual formation and Friends of L’Arche Mass that day renewal as well as socialization, and moved about the crypt as he have met for over 30 years in a delivered his homily on support- variety of settings. ing each other as the apostles did. Originally initiated by Virginia “We come needy and vulnerable. Bosco, a mother of a disabled And we receive from the people daughter, along with Holy Cross we serve. ... It’s an exchange of Father Tom Smith, currently direc- gifts, in love, in Christ,” he says. tor of Holy Cross Missions KAY COZAD Of the Mass shared with the Center, the program, based out of Core members of the Friends of L’Arche/Emmaus Community join choir members by playing guitar and singing Friends of L’Arche/Emmaus Sacred Heart Parish, is modeled at a special Mass on July 14 in the Sacred Heart Crypt Church. Holy Cross Father Tom Jones celebrated the Mass, Community 30-year Sacred Heart after Jean Vanier’s L’Arche com- which integrates some of South Bend’s disabled population into parish life. parishioner Denise Hagerty says, munity concept, where assistants “We enjoy their coming. They’ve — caregivers of those with dis- everyone with equal respect and ed by staff members or Friends of sionately. been coming a long time. We see abilities — and the disabled, also the faces so we feel connected to referred to as core members, live openness.” L’Arche volunteers. Zabukovic, Each year fresh, new activities He and a group of caring vol- who coordinates all volunteers, the are added to the roster of old each other.” She and her family in single dwelling homes interde- looked forward to participating in pendently in an attempt to care for unteers at Sacred Heart work Masses and other activities, favorites for the Friends of together to extend a welcoming secures meeting locations, sends L’Arche/Emmaus Community. the picnic following the special each other in a transformative Mass as well. relationship. hand to interested handicapped out invitations, e-mails and finally Old favorites are the Thanksgiving adults and continue to correspond calls each of the homes of the dis- meal, Christmas party and annual Father Jones remarks, “It’s an Unfortunately the original plan important part of our ministry in to purchase a single dwelling in with the L’Arche group in abled with information or spring retreat. The Sacred Heart Chicago in an effort to maintain reminders. She also works tireless- Parish Center offers a perfect spot the diocese and our church. This is South Bend that would become good for our community. They one of the 135 official L’Arche their mission. ly to coordinate rides for those for these activities with its chapel, Currently Diane Beach of who are in need. meeting and banquet rooms. teach us how to enjoy the moment communities did not come to ... as they overcome their disabili- fruition. So the disabled popula- Sacred Heart Parish and Shelly Her passion for this work stems But dances, picnics and even Zabukovic of Our Lady of from living with two disabled sib- ball games are offered as well. ties. That’s the kind of attitude, as tion in the South Bend area con- part of Christ’s community, they tinues to live in group homes or Loretto, are the lead volunteers. lings. Her husband also has a chal- Along with staff and adult volun- Providing spiritual formation lenged sibling and has lived in a teer helpers, Beach reports that mentor to us.” waiver apartments with support For information on the Friends staff to assist them with their daily activities as well as social events L’Arche-like community serving there are several Notre Dame stu- that integrate core members with the disabled. dents who participate in the activi- of L’Arche/Emmaus Community living efforts. at Sacred Heart Parish contact Father Smith says, “We decid- the parish population is their goal. “It’s incredibly rewarding,” ties, one of whom plans to move The Friends of L’Arche/Emmaus says Zabukovic, adding, “It helps to a L’Arche community upon Shelly Zabukovic at larch_south- ed to be happy with who we are [email protected]. and create a community of reli- Community is governed by an us find the gift in everyone. I graduation. gion with people with disabilities informal board with six members encourage anyone to join them. The July 14 Mass was celebrat- who join us in prayer. We are and financed through donations. You don’t have to be part of any ed with music and singing by the learning what is most fundamental The group meets in the Parish group. It’s based on spirituality. choir made up of musicians and For information on Jean Vanier and to our religion — loving, treating Center twice each month for We celebrate Mass but it’s non- several Friends of L’Arche core the L’Arche communities visit Mass, to which they are transport- denominational,” she says pas- members, one of whom strummed www.larche.org. Priest studies sign language to better minister to deaf Catholics
BY JESSIE ABRAMS dents learning everything from uncomfortable.” inspired Father Rozman to contin- deaf are a close-knit community elementary sign language to how The Harrisburg Diocese has a ue his own efforts to communicate and “don’t see deafness as a hand- to prepare for interpretation focus on including Catholics in better with Catholics who are icap; they see it as a culture.” WASHINGTON (CNS) — The exams. worship and parish life, Father deaf. He said he learned 96 per- Because ASL is not a direct silence of the hallways is only Father Thomas Rozman, pastor Rozman told Catholic News cent of Catholics who are deaf translation of English, Father interrupted by intermittent laugh- of St. Patrick Cathedral Parish in Service. About two years ago the have never been to Mass — a sta- Rozman said he often has to com- ter and the occasional sound of Harrisburg, Pa., was practicing diocese established an Office for tistic that both saddened him and municate using finger spelling, the moving chairs. A man noiselessly signing with his classmates in one Ministry with People with encouraged him to create change. rapid movement of fingers to rep- converses with someone on a of the rooms, with desks in a cir- Disabilities. Currently, most of the “Evangelization is so important resent individual letters. He admits higher floor, turns away and heads cle to maximize visibility. He is in interpreters are laypeople. The in the church and I think it’s trou- this skill has proved one of the up a spiraling staircase to join his his second consecutive year of priest said he was not aware of bling when we hear that 96 per- language’s biggest challenges companion. summer studies at Gallaudet and other priests in his area learning cent of Catholics who are deaf because of how quickly many deaf At Gallaudet University in is taking American Sign Language sign language. don’t go to church,” Father people can form the letters. Washington, an institution special- II, or ASL, in an effort to help In Harrisburg in June, Father Rozman said. “I think that we as He said he regularly uses online izing in undergraduate liberal arts more deaf Catholics feel a part of Michael Depcik, an Oblate of St. evangelizers need to get the word sources to take timed quizzes on education for deaf and hard-of- their faith. Francis de Sales who is himself across and a way of doing that is four different speeds he humorous- hearing students, the pervasive “They feel like they don’t have deaf and ministers to deaf for someone to learn sign lan- ly referred to as “slow, medium, quiet does not suggest a lack of a home in the church because they Catholics in the Archdiocese of guage and help them (deaf fast and deaf.” Although he can activity. can’t communicate,” Father Chicago, celebrated Mass for the Catholics), especially with confes- eventually communicate his During one of Gallaudet’s sum- Rozman, who is not deaf, said. “A deaf and hearing communities at sion.” thoughts correctly, it is still often mer sessions, many classrooms deaf person who wants to go to St. Patrick Cathedral. In addition, he said clergy need difficult to understand what others were full of hearing and deaf stu- confession can write, but it’s The special Mass further to understand that people who are are signing, Father Rozman said. SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 The challenges of adult autism
BY DIANE FREEBY
SOUTH BEND — With accept- ance comes peace, and through crisis, our faith can be strength- ened. Those are things Lisa Caponigri has learned as she rais- es her three children, one of whom is autistic. The daughter of a Notre Dame professor, Caponigri is known as a pioneer to area parents who have autistic children. When Bobby was born 20 years ago, lit- tle was known about the broad- range spectrum. Classic charac- teristics of autism include impaired language and social skills. “He was a very bubbly, happy, gorgeous little boy,” recalls DIANE FREEBY Caponigri. “The only thing I can Lisa Caponigri’s children, Guido, left, and Felicity help their mom care compare it to is a veil that came down in front of his eyes and for Bobby and attend school just blocks from their home. Guido is a gave him sort of an empty look. sophomore at Saint Joseph’s High School and Felicity, who is also co- He didn’t really want to interact guardian with Lisa, attends the University of Notre Dame. In addition to with his sister, who’s only 18 her upcoming book on autism, Lisa has written another book illustrat- months older.” ing the importance of families spending time together. In “Whatever Those early years were diffi- Happened to Sunday Dinner,” Caponigri shares cherished Italian- cult. Lisa, who is also mother to American recipes and simple tips to get the family back to the dinner 22-year-old Felicia and 16-year- table. old Guido, stayed up that first night after Bobby’s diagnosis, crying. She fought the autism label, even as she sought help for Bobby. True peace seemed to elude but Lisa believes her son is a very her, and two marriages ended in bright young man who would divorce. Despite that sadness, have benefited greatly from earli- Lisa says she clung to her faith Resources for er intervention that is more readi- and her family, drawing on some- ly available now than when he young thing her mother reminded her was younger. Challenges change during a particularly difficult adults with as the child grows up and for time: “God is good!” these reasons, Lisa is writing special needs “My mom, who is a convert to “Entering Adulthood with Catholicism, used to say that all South Bend Autism,” due out the time,” says Lisa. “I think that • Logan Community Resources, Inc. (574) 289-4831 later next year. in the greatest challenge, and in • ND-SMC Special Friends (574) 631-3657 or [email protected] “The most our darkest moments, I do believe • South Bend Community School Corporation difficult years what my mother said to me. God — adult special education (574) 283-7505 have been is good! And he does come to Fort Wayne since Bobby you, and he does strengthen you • Autism Community Together (A.C.T.) www. actpositive.org turned 17,” when you’re facing these things.” • Children’s Autism Center www.childrensautismcenter.org admits Lisa. “I After a diverse career that has State and national saw an entirely taken her around the world, Lisa • The Autism Society of Indiana www.inautism.org different side to is happy to call South Bend home • Autism Society of America www.autism-society.org his personality. It’s again. She and her family faced • www.autismspeaks.org his reaction to hor- many new challenges when Book mones and development admits Bobby grew into adolescence, but • “Entering Adulthood that… ‘non-autistic’ men handle Lisa. Lisa says the community provides With Autism” in a different manner. Even for Finally, amazing resources. By Lisa Caponigri non-autistic men, that’s a difficult I just “Not one place provided me (release date: period of life.” accept- what South Bend has provided December 2010) Through that stage, Bobby ed it. me,” she says, referring to the went from a loving and affection- At dedication of teachers in the spe- ate child to one who was more night a cial education department of the aggressive physically. Lisa wor- lot of South Bend Community School ried about the future and finally times I system, as well as the people at sought help. She hired aides to just say Logan Center. Bobby is currently stay with Bobby in her home, and prayers with enrolled at Eggleston School, in a children. ... I believe they have an also relied on her other son who Bobby. ... I know he has his own program for people with special added dimension now because now stands 6 feet-1 inch.” Lisa spiritual journey and it’s a great needs after they age out of high they’ve lived with Bobby. They says Bobby respects his brother. one.” school. love Bobby. They love a sibling As with many Catholic parents Parishioners at Sacred Heart, Bobby will later join Logan with special needs.” of special needs children, Lisa Lisa is pleased both Felicity and Industries, where he can cultivate wanted Bobby to experience the Guido attend Mass regularly and his interests in art and gardening. sacraments. She benefited greatly are making their Catholic faith The Notre Dame-Saint Mary’s from the kind words of a Notre their own. Special Friends Club, which pairs Dame priest who said Bobby “Their faith has been strength- college students with young men could still be in God’s presence ened, absolutely,” says Lisa of and women who have special even if he couldn’t receive the her children. “They talk to me all needs, provides Bobby with a sacraments. the time about the challenges I social outlet. “I was hung up on that, too,” face every day. ... People com- Bobby is usually nonverbal, ment all the time on my other two 14 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 13, 2009
EDITORIAL Are we really different? he media today is typically inundated with an influx of informa- OMMENTARY Ttion and the newest findings on disabilities and mental illness. C Statistics on just about any disability can be found, including one of every 150 children will be diagnosed with autism this year or an estimated one in every four adults suffers from a diagnosable mental TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. disorder each year. Research is being conducted on several fronts in Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, an international effort to address these conditions. IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] And while it is important to compile statistics, create viable treatments and work to meet the needs of the challenged, we as fol- lowers of Christ are called to see each human being as an individu- tation to receive an honorary Bishop D’Arcy’s auxiliary bishop al — a precious gift of life. ND board of degree. He states that the present and, later, the Bishop of Peoria. The individuals who make up these statistics are each a unique moment “requires spiritual and With this kind of core membership, trustees’ core intellectual formation on the part of does the board deserve D’Arcy’s creation of God, as we all are, with his or her own special needs. the men and women of industry, suggestion that it lacks the spiritual Are we really that different? Though our needs may vary from one membership business and technology who make and intellectual formation to do its to the next, our innate desire to love and be loved — to belong — up the majority of the board.” job? If D’Arcy had simply followed unite us in a very real sense. It is a foundational element of the dig- includes priests Leaving aside the implications of the suggestions in a companion arti- nity of life. Regarding Bishop John D’Arcy’s this observation for the lay mem- cle to his in America (Aug. 31, Catechesis and the sharing of our Catholic faith is a perfect “The Church and the University” bers of the board, he fails to men- 2009) by Archbishop John Quinn ... opportunity to include another — to foster a sense of belonging. (Aug. 30, 2009 Today’s Catholic), tion that the board also contains a as ND President John Jenkins, CSC, Our churches should offer a safe place to come and be yourself. in a section of the article headlined significant number of members who has tried to do, this crisis would The Catholic Church has recently begun to develop programs to “The Silent Board,” D’Arcy chides are Holy Cross priest-professors and never have occurred. catechize our disabled children. Some of our local churches have the Notre Dame Board of Trustees priest-administrators and one who is Robert N. Barger, Ph.D. initiated grassroots programs led by mothers of children with dis- for irresponsibility in not interven- a Holy Cross bishop who spent the Josephine Barger, M.A. ing in the crisis over Obama’s invi- last 20 years of his priesthood at Notre Dame abilities to teach them about our faith with activities adapted to Notre Dame before being appointed their intellectual levels. There is an ever-growing need for this type of catechesis. But these children grow up and become adults with special needs. How do we, as church, meet those emotional and spiritual Pulcheria — witness to the Catholic faith needs of the adult individuals in our midst who only seem different due to the need to use a wheelchair, short attention span or unre- “Do you suppose we could have raised by Eutyches, which came to fined behavior? the body of Mary here in be known as The Dogmatic Letter. One group, L’Arch, established in 1964 by Jean Vanier, has Constantinople? We would give it At the council, only the friends TRACT found a unique way to meet the spiritual needs of the disabled. In all due reverence ...” of Eutyches were allowed to have this week’s issue you can read about a local chapter in South Bend In these or similar words a voice in the proceedings, the that welcomes those with disabilities into the church, offering them Pulcheria, empress of papal delegates were ignored, and FOR OUR their own weekly Masses, social events and an annual Mass attend- Constantinople, along with her the letter was never read to the ed by the disabled and parishioners as well. Vanier’s premise is husband, the Emperor Marcian, assembly. Flavian, the bishop of TIMES that “relationship is formative.” Each has a gift to offer and some- petitioned Juvenal, bishop of Constantinople, one of those who BY FATHER BILL PEIL thing to teach the other. Jerusalem, when he had come in had complained to the pope about From the mothers of special needs children to the leaders of our A.D. 451 to attend the fourth gen- Eutyches, was expelled from his eral council at Chalcedon. position and died shortly after. church, the message of belonging and redemption is clear. In his Bishop Juvenal told them, Anatolus was set up as the new in the Catholic Church and her homily on the Jubilee of the Disabled in December of 2000, Pope according to St. John Damascene, bishop. Leo I called the council a feast day is Sept. 10. Her feast day John Paul II said, “The season of Advent, which begins today, that “Mary died in the presence of “robber council,” a name that has is especially observed by the spurs us to prepare ourselves to welcome the Lord who will come. the apostles, but her tomb, when endured, and the pope refused to Greeks, and, at least for some But how should we prepare? This important celebration we are opened at the request of St. accept the new bishop. time, in Portugal and Naples. holding highlights the fact that a concrete way to prepare ourselves Thomas, was found empty; where- But then, all changed. Before she died, she brought the for this meeting is by closeness and sharing with those who, for upon, the apostles concluded that Theodosius II suddenly died as the body of Flavian back to whatever reason, are in difficulty. By recognizing Christ in our the body was taken up to heaven.” result of a fall from his horse Constantinople for an honorable brethren, we are preparing to be recognized by him at his final — that had been the story that had while hunting, and his sister burial, erected three churches in return.” come down to his day. St. John Pulcheria acceded to the throne. Constantinople dedicated to Mary Damascne lived from 690-749. With the approval of Leo, she as the Mother of God, and built Pulcheria’s brother, Theodosius convoked a new general council at several hospitals and houses for Something to give II, was emperor when Eutyches, Chalcedon, a community adjacent pilgrims. St. Cyril of Alexandria abbot of a monastery just outside to Constantinople, to which some wrote her a letter in which he com- We are one church, one body in Christ. When one is challenged of Constantinople, was teaching 600 bishops came, the largest con- mended her for holding on to “true we all are challenged. We must open our hearts to those ongoing that the human nature of Jesus of tingent ever at a general council up church doctrine.” challenges we all face in sharing our faith. We must inspire as well Nazareth had become so absorbed to that time, opening on Oct. 8, Well said. And one can only as be inspired. by his divine nature that he was 451 and closing on Oct. 25, 451 add “unwaveringly.” She was a During Pope Benedict XVI’s papal visit to the U.S. in 2008, not only one person (as a previous with Pulcheria and her new hus- providential instrument that Neyshadli Kenney, from St. Ursula Learning Center in Mount Council of Ephesus in A.D. 431 band, Marcian, present. enabled the church in her time Vernon, thanked him when he blessed 56 disabled youths and their had determined, and permitted At the conclusion, she and her gently, but firmly, to nourish the caregivers in the chapel of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, elo- Mary to be called “Mother of husband were applauded and com- fragile seed of the belief in the quently saying, “Your presence inspires us to be stronger God”), but only possessed one pared to Constantine and Helena, divinity of Christ into the mighty Christians and love Jesus more. May your presence also remind nature, the nature of God. of recent fame, and a decree of oak of “Jesus of Nazareth, the everybody in our world that all human life is sacred, even when “Monophysites” his followers faith was proclaimed: “We teach ... nature of God and the nature of challenged.” came to be called — “One-nature- one and same Christ, Son and man united in one Person, the Son We can take a lesson from the L’Arch community as well as our ites.” Lord, the Only Begotten One, of God.” local and national special needs advocates and open our hearts and The Emperor Theodosius II known in two natures, without This, in turn, enables every minds to all who dwell in our communities, including those chal- backed Eutyches and his follow- confusion, without change, with- newly baptized child to be handed lenged by mental illness or disability. We have the opportunity to ers, and was pressured by them to out division, without separation.” a golden platter of Christian beliefs. And if one were to look share our lives, our love and our faith with them. And with that convoke a council to examine the Eutyches was dismissed from issue. The pope at the time, Leo I his position at the monastery and closely at it, it would be found to comes the opportunity to be inspired by them. We all have some- be splattered with the blood, sweat thing to give. (440-461), was against the idea of died soon after. Leo I approved the such a council, especially with the council’s actions in regard to the and tears of untold numbers of emperor backing Eutyches. But it Catholic faith — but not some of defenders of the Catholic faith happened. In A.D. 449, at the other decisions — and letters over the centuries, among whom Ephesus, the pope reluctantly of appreciation were sent Pulcheria Pulcheria of Constantinople shines agreed, was unable to attend but and Marcian and to the bishops like the sun. sent three delegates to represent who had taken part in the council. him along with a letter explaining Pulcheria died in 453, and her Father Bill Peil is retired from the Today’s Catholic editorial board is Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa Everett, Father the mystery of the Incarnation with great intervention and promotion Diocese of Gary and resides in Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. special references to the questions of Christian doctrine. She is a saint Fort Wayne. SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 COMMENTARY 15 The loss of dreams CATEQUIZEM By Dominic Camplisson andra and her husband Bill until weeks or months after our had spent the last 45 years loved one has died. In the seventh month we look at lucky seven in the Bible and beyond. Sraising children, building “What do I do now?” can be a HOPE careers and investing in their paralyzing cry. I recall speaking retirement. They dreamed of trav- with a financial advisor following 1.Who in Genesis saw seven fat cows and seven skinny cows in a dream? eling the world and spending my 32-year-old husband’s death. IN THE a.Daniel b.Pharaoh c.Joseph time with their children and As we spoke of the future, I was grandchildren in their golden unable to picture any life but the MOURNING 2.Who,in Genesis,lived 782 years after the birth of Lamech? years. But those dreams were nightmare I was currently living. KAY COZAD a.George Burns b.Methuselah c.Abimilech dashed when Bill died unexpect- I felt in my heart that my chil- edly of a heart attack. dren would never need money for 3.The Jews were told when observing Passover to eat this for seven days: Sandra was devastated by her college because I could not envi- This dimension of loss can be a dilemma when facing any type a.Kosher pork loss and sought the support of sion seeing them growing up. b.The bread of Life family and friends. As she But as I embraced my grief of loss. Parents who have lost a worked through her grief in the and learned more about myself as child mourn not only the pres- c.Unleavened bread weeks following the funeral, she a single parent, I began to under- ence of their beloved son or began to take stock of her life. stand that working through my daughter but also their child’s 4.In the aptly named Book of Numbers we learn that in the seventh month the Jews “I’ve not only lost my hus- grief would allow my heart to potential life, including educa- are to perform rituals which are now associated with band, but I’ve lost my life as I slowly heal. And my young tional achievements, career suc- a.the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) knew it and all the plans we daughters and I would begin to cesses and family choices. A child who loses a parent will for- b.the Feast of Lots (Betha) made together. Bill and I were develop a “new normal” way of c.Hanukah (Christmas) planning to travel after he retired. life, which included plans for the ever mourn the possibilities of future. what the presence of that parent Now what do I do?” she asked, 5.Leviticus prescribes as seven days the quarantine period for feeling lost and despondent about In any relationship in which would bring to a graduation, the future. we love another, we naturally wedding, birth of a child, etc. a.captured foreign slaves As those of us who have lost a perceive the future unfolding And the list goes on. b.people with skin disease loved one know, dreams for the with our loved one actively pres- In Sandra’s case as she c.repentant Christians returning to the fold future can be pilfered in an ent and involved. But death ends bemoaned the thought of a future instant. But many times we don’t the possibility of any future 6.The Book of Judges records how the Bejaminite army included 700 men handpicked recognize that dimension of loss plans. HOPE, PAGE 16 because of this possibly sinister fact: a.They were all left handed b.They were all Philistine converts Jesus, the suffering servant is example c.They were all able to speak Aramaic 7.According to the Book of Baruch,the Jews are told they will be exiled here,by texts such as this reading literally special. Nebuchadnezzar for a period seven generations long caused wars. It affirms the classic When Peter interjects his own, THE Roman Catholic interpretation of human thinking into the discus- a.Des Moines b.Egypt c.Babylon revelation. God gives us the heal- sion, Jesus reprimands him. SUNDAY ing and empowering grace so that Then Jesus tells the crowd that 8.In 1 Samuel in a series of contrasts the barren wife we can believe. discipleship means carrying per- a.has seven co-wives GOSPEL However, we must ratify our sonal crosses. It is frank and b, has seven husbands belief in our worthy Christian con- somber advice. To follow Christ c.bears seven sons MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION duct. It is not a question simply of means the willingness to sacrifice following rules and regulations. even earthly life itself. 9.The king Jehoiachin is descried in Jeremiah 22 as childless.This is not exactly so as he Rather, it is to conduct ourselves had so that in everything we replicate Reflection 24th Sunday in Christ. a.seven sons Ordinary Time St. Mark’s Gospel furnishes the Living the Christian life by acts b.seven children whose gender is unknown last reading. of genuine love and deep faith, all c.seven daughters Mk 8:27-35 In this story, Jesus and the in reflection of Jesus, always has The last and third section of the apostles have gone to the region of been challenging. Certainly the 10.The author of Psalm 119 praises God seven times a day because his Book of Isaiah provides the first Caesarea Philippi. This region is martyrs, from those who died in a.laws are arbitrary reading for this weekend in often in the news even today, and ancient Rome to those dying b.nature is caprice Ordinary Time. it has been the scene of much vio- today, know very well this aspect c.edicts are just This passage is one of several lence in the past 30 years. In gen- of discipleship. eral, it is the region now called the Blessedly, Americans do not similar sections in Trito-Isaiah. 11.We are told of a famous female follower of Jesus “...from whom seven demons had These sections together are called Golan Heights, territory claimed face this test of discipleship. But, by modern Syria but taken militar- they face everyday the mighty gone ...”Who was she? the Songs of the Suffering Servant. a.Miriam wife of Clopas Poetic and expressive, they figure ily by Israel about 40 years ago. attacks to the Gospel from our cul- in the liturgies of Holy Week and Parts of it still are under Israeli ture. We too must sacrifice if we b.Mary Magdalene Good Friday because Christians control. wish to follow the Lord. c.Salome wife of Herodias historically have applied them to At the origin of the Jordan The fact is that, however the Christ, the Lamb of God. River, it is picturesque and placid. challenges come, overcoming 12.In Act 13 Paul reminds his listener that God destroyed seven nations in this land, opposition and being loyal to Who was in the mind of the Such was the setting for this which he then gave to the Israelites powerfully revelatory reading. Christ results in peace in this life author of Trito-Isaiah as these a.Canaan b.Palestine c.Jordan songs were written? Was he think- Jesus questions the apostles. His and joy in the life eternal. identity is the issue. They respond ing of himself? Was he thinking of 13.According to tradition and the catechism,which biblical prayer has seven petitions another loyal and devoted follower by reporting the various proposals a.The Lord’s Prayer of the Covenant who faced many people put forward as to the Lord’s READINGS difficulties? Was he thinking col- identity. “Some say John the Sunday: Is 50:5-9a Ps 116:1-6,8-9 Jas b.the Hail Holy Star lectively of the Chosen People? Baptist, others Elijah, others one 2:14-18 Mk 8:27-35 c.The Creed In any case, the picture of the of the prophets.” Monday: Nm 21:4b-9 Ps 78:1-2,34- Servant is complete. The Servant Then Jesus bluntly asks the 38 Phil 2:6-11 Jn 3:13-17 14.This ecclesial center was reputedly built on seven hills. is steadfast. Hardships and obsta- apostles about their thoughts as to Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13 Ps 101:1-3,5- a.Canterbury b.Mecca c.Rome the identity of the Master. Note cles abound in the Servant’s path 6 Jn 19:25-27 to fidelity. But, God unfailingly that Peter speaks for the group. Also note Peter’s firm answer. Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16 Ps 15.The traditional list of the seven seas includes this one that was dry for the Jews but provides strength and guidance. 111:1-6 Lk 7:31-35 gave the Egyptians an unanticipated bath Assured of God’s help, and res- “You are the Messiah!” Thursday: 1 Tm 4:12-16 Ps 111:7- a.the Red Sea olute in faith, the Servant is Jesus then gives the twelve a undaunted in obeying God. special lesson. It is one of many 10 Lk 7:36-50 b.the Dead Sea For its second reading, the occasions within the New Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12 Ps 49:6-10, 17- c.the Sea of Galilee church this weekend gives us a Testament in which the apostles 20 Lk 8:1-3 passage from the epistle of James. appear as special students. They Saturday: 1 Tm 6:13-16 Ps 100:1b- ANSWERS: At the time of the Reformation, heard from Jesus lessons not given 5 Lk 8:4-15 1.b, 2.b, 3.c, 4.a, 5.b, 6.a, 7.c, 8.c, 9.a, 10.c, 11.b, 12.a, 13.a, 14.c, 15.a the differing opinions regarding to the rank and file. They were 16 COMMENTARY SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 St. Paul was born in Tarsus Where was St.Paul born? meet the famous Mark Anthony. the Taurus mountains, nine miles tains to the Cilician Gates. Both The Roman orator Cicero lived in St. Paul was born in Tarsus in northwest of Tarsus, is the Cave of Xerxes and Alexander the Great Tarsus in 50 B.C. The Roman modern southeast Turkey or the Seven Sleepers where passed through here. emperor Julius Caesar visited THAT’S ancient Asia Minor in the area Christian neophytes are said to Tarsus in 47 B.C. called Cilicia during the first years have slept for 300 years to escape Besides St. Paul, Theodore was A GOOD of the Christian era. St. Paul is persecution. There is another Cave also born in Tarsus and then Father Richard Hire, pastor of St. often called Saul of Tarsus. Saul is of the Seven Sleepers at Ephesus became the archbishop of Martin de Porres Parish, Syracuse the Hebrew and Paul is the Roman QUESTION in Turkey. Ancient engineers cut a Canterbury in England in A.D. answered this question. name. St. Paul was born a Jew, but pass through the northern moun- 668. Long before these famous he also became a Roman citizen. people, the Assyrian king Tarsus today has about 130,000 Sennacherib captured and sacked both Scripture and tradition to be inhabitants. SCRIPTURE SEARCH Tarsus in 696 B.C. A large rectan- valid and binding. E. Blake says the city of Tarsus gular cement enclosure near the M. Grant says Tarsus was the existed 4,000 years before St. Paul center of town is called the tomb center of famous philosophical Gospel for September 13, 2009 was born. It was one of the impor- of Sennacherib’s grandson schools. Tarsus also had perfume tant towns of the ancient Hittite Mark 8:27-35 Ashurbanipal (or Sardanapalus). industries. empire. Originally Tarsus was a This monument could have been a At Tarsus today, you can see seaport town. Its harbor was a Following is a word search based on the Gospel temple to the god Tarz for whom Cleopatra’s Gate, also called St. th large lagoon opening on the Tarsus is named. Paul’s Gate. You can also see St. reading for the 24 Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle Mediterranean Sea. But the lagoon A. Edmonds says St. Paul Paul’s well, said to be the well of B: Jesus wants a profession of faith, in words and acts. has silted up. Now Tarsus is about attended school in the large Jewish the house in which St. Paul was Words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. nine miles from the sea and lies in community in Tarsus and learned born. Fodor says at Tarsus there the midst of rich farm land. the trade of tent-making. St. Paul are Roman baths and temples DISCIPLES VILLAGES CAESAREA The Cydnus River flows probably grew up knowing standing next to a basilica that is SAY THAT I AM JOHN BAPTIST through the city of Tarsus. Aramaic (the language Jesus now a mosque. What is said to be Alexander the Great of Macedonia CHRIST TEACH SON OF MAN spoke), Hebrew, Greek (the busi- the tomb of Seth, the son of Noah, nearly drowned in this river in 333 SUFFER RISE PETER ness language of this time), Latin, is at Tarsus. B.C. Alexander made Tarsus one REBUKE SATAN AFTER ME and maybe the local dialect. As a There is a hippodrome of St. of his major mints. Queen DENY TAKE UP HIS CROSS young man, St. Paul went to Paul’s time at Tarsus, as well as an Cleopatra of Egypt sailed up the FOLLOW ME MY SAKE SAVE IT Jerusalem to study under ancient theater. There is also a Cydnus river on a decorated barge Gamaliel. St. Paul belonged to the concrete podium called the rowed by her slaves in 41 B.C. to pharisees, a Jewish sect that holds “Frozen Stone.” In the foothills of FOLLOW AFTER ME
SJOKHI SCROSS Take out the big guns AOCTCANANXME ountry life agrees with me The raccoon didn’t budge any VHEAALLAEARL very well. I love the organic of the three times, but rather repo- Cvegetables we are growing sitioned himself in the field, laid ENFKELOF I FEP and eating. I love the space, the down and continued to happily IASETSITPABI fresh air and the lack of nosy rest. I am obviously not a very EVERYDAY neighbors. But one thing I just good chicken defender, although I CATHOLIC TMAUJOAEYMUC can’t totally get used to is the crit- bet I’d do just fine in a game of SFTPFHERNYKS ters on the property. We have had paintball. some adventures with coyotes, It seems to me that we, as a THERESA A. THOMAS I OAHTFPMESE I groundhogs, deer and opossum. society, often go about fighting RNNYCREEDASD I worry about raccoons the moral decay the same way I most, however, partially because I fought the raccoon, with paintballs an important way to fight off HOAPETERJK I L moral challenges and sin in our read somewhere that raccoons lead instead of “the big guns.” We sigh CSEGALL I VERW the pack in carrying rabies, partial- about the immodesty on the televi- lives, which our modern culture ly because they’re so destructive sion, yet continue to turn on the offers us regularly. We should put FOLLOWMECROS and mean, and mostly because TV. We complain that our confession on the family calendar they love to eat chickens, which teenagers are disrespectful, but we every month. We can conclude the © 2009 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com we are raising in a backyard coop. don’t discipline them when they family “confession date” with din- My 12 year old was doing her need it or carefully monitor their ner at a local restaurant or trip for “chicken chores” this morning and friends, activities or conversations. ice cream, and watch a miraculous effort Sandra now finds purpose spotted a huge raccoon out in the It takes more than a paintball to change in attitude and action in all delivering flowers to patients in field. I decided to try to shoo the scare off or injure a raccoon, and family members. HOPE the local hospital as well as We should choose a day in addi- raccoon off the property the only it’s going to take more than mere CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 spending time with family and way I know how — I went to get recognition of evil and feeble tion to Sunday to attend Mass to friends. my son’s paintball gun. attempts to fight it in order to scare pray for our families. Parents are Many times, even years after After a few texts to my son off the moral vices that threaten entrusted with their children’s souls without her beloved Bill, she was the loss, those dreams you hold (who is away at college), I was our families. to form and guide and hopefully encouraged to think that, though deep in your heart will resurface. able to figure out how to load the In 1 Thessalonians, St. Paul tells return to God at the end of their future activities would not It’s okay to recall cherished CO2 and paintballs. I put on the us “pray without ceasing,” and lives. Receiving Jesus in the holy include him, she might someday hopes for the future. But the safety mask, which was more like that’s a great start. We should con- Eucharist will strengthen our souls, enjoy life again in a different work of grief not only includes a safety helmet that made me look tinually ask for God’s guidance in give clarity to our minds and mag- way. Achieving that would mean remembering and letting go, but like Darth Vader. I’m sure I looked every single moment of every single nify love and generosity in our redirecting her energy to new also turning toward the future like a fool, but like I said, we live day — at work, at home, as we’re hearts — all things which are nec- ventures of interest to her. with new hopes and dreams, and in the country and the only ones making decisions whether to let our essary to combat moral evil. Reinvesting emotionally in life trusting that you will find the around to laugh at me were the son or daughter participate in the I was silly. I used a paintball requires a certain shift in the right path. animals. requested activity at hand or deci- when a bb or stronger ammunition heart — an inner examination of Sandra muses as she finds her Those of you who shoot real sions about how we will spend our would have been better. Don’t do core values and perceptions. way, “I know now that though guns will probably also laugh at own free time. We should also be what I did with the raccoon. In Following a period of time my life is different without Bill, me. But I have never shot a real monitoring the computer, limiting fighting moral evil, don’t just use that allowed her to grieve deeply, it’s still a good life.” gun so this was my weapon of electronics, (both for ourselves and paintballs and feeble attempts. Sandra began to experiment with choice. I am determined, and soon I our children) and talking with our Take out the “big guns.” And go volunteer work in her area in an discovered that I am also a good offspring continually about what’s get ‘em! attempt to find a place where she shot. I hit the raccoon from a going on in their lives, as well as felt she could contribute. “After Kay Cozad is a certified grief edu- respectable distance three times. All offering moral guidance, non-threat- being Bill’s wife for so long, I cator and news editor of Today’s three times, however, the paintball eningly, kindly, with love. Theresa Thomas, is the mother of couldn’t even think of what else I Catholic newspaper. She is the bounced off his fur and he simply We definitely need to bring out nine children and wife of David. was good at,” she said. Her author of “Prayer Book for watched it do so. Then, he turned to the “big guns” too — which are Theresa Thomas may be contacted search for meaning and purpose Widows,” Our Sunday Visitor, me quizzically as if to say, “Really? the sacraments. Frequent confes- at: theresathomaseveryday- in life reflected Sandra’s desire to 2004. She can be reached at Is that the best you can do?” sion and the guidance it offers is [email protected]. live life more fully. And with [email protected]. SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17
USF SET TO TACKLE MOST CHALLENGING SCHEDULE The University of Saint Francis women’s basketball pro- gram has set its 2009-10 schedule and Lady Cougars Coach Gary Andrews doesn’t have many cream puffs on the slate heading into his eighth season with four NCAA II teams including 2007 NCAA Division II National champion Northern Kentucky; 13 games vs. NAIA Division II Poll members in the final regular season survey; 10 2008-09 post-season tournament qualifiers; and eight 2008-09 NAIA DII post-season tournament qualifiers including NAIA Tournament Semifinalist College of Sports the Ozarks. “This may be the toughest schedule any USF team has had,” Andrews said. CYO roars into Week 2 Panthers and Saints square off for football action opening game of ICCL season The Panthers improved to 2-0 BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN That play allowed Brian the two-yard line. Two plays later, after a 26-8 victory over St. Jude BY JOE KOZINSKI in Week 2 play. Hartzog led the Mischler to take a hand off from Greenan Sullivan hammered home In the first game of Week 2 way with two rushing touch- Ward and dash 59 yards for a the score making the game 14-12 Catholic Youth League (CYO) downs. Fiacable threw for one MISHAWAKA — The opening touchdown. Michael Farkas then Panthers. football action, the Royal Reds touchdown and ran for another. contest on the 65th Inter-City connected on the points after boot The biggest play of the game from Queen of Angels/Most Watercutter was on the receiving Catholic League season started off to give the Panthers an 8-6 lead. may have been what followed, a Precious Blood (QA/PB) downed end of a beautiful scoring catch in with a bang as the two teams that The Panthers maintained good kickoff by Farkus that pinned the St. John-New Haven, 16-8, in a the back of the end zone at the tail have owned the championship for field position after the Saints Saints inside of their own 10. Field hard-fought battle. end of the first half. the past three years squared off here turned the ball over on downs, but position would dominate the remain- On their first drive, the Royal Kitchen explained, “We started at Otolski Field. Charles Fletcher intercepted a pass der of this hard hitting contest. Reds’ quarterback Talon Hostetler out a little bit sluggish, but we The Mishawaka Catholic Saints and raced 80 yards for an apparent As the game wore on the Saints had some big completions and big responded to the adversity well started the game off with a big touchdown only to have it called could only move the ball 20 yards runs gaining hard-earned yardage and took control in the second kickoff return by Will Whiten that back on a penalty. a possession and the Panthers did to get in scoring position. It was quarter. The kids played hard. We placed the ball deep in the St. If the Saints were to score it the same. With fourth down and tailback Ryan Weddle who was still have a lot to improve upon, Anthony/St. Joseph (South would be the hard way, Ravotto four to go on their own 18 with able to finally punch in the touch- but we are glad to be 2-0 out of Bend)/St. Pius Panther territory. It and Joe Kavanaugh were used as a 1:05 on the clock the Saints came down and Noah Vorndran who the gate.” took the Saints only two plays to one-two punch to drive the ball the up two yards short. The Saints added the kick to put QA/PB on A tough St. Joe/St. have Dominic Ravotto scamper 14 length of the field and have would have one more chance but the scoreboard first 8-0. Elizabeth/St. Aloysius/St. Therese yards for a touchdown. Coulter cap it off with a 1-foot the Panthers would close the door On the first drive of the second (JAT) team downed a young St. The points after attempt were plunge making the score 12-8, when with fourth down and one half, the Raiders were able to John-New Haven group in the blocked as the Saints led, 6-0, after Mishawaka Catholic. with 42 seconds on the clock, a answer back in a similar fashion final matchup of the first week. only 50 seconds of play. The second half started with sweep by Lippert gained the after a couple of big pass plays Knight touchdowns were scored It seemed the Saints were on three of the Panther backs; yardage needed for the first down from quarterback Colton Painter, by Trey Casaburo, Braden Thiele the move again after Chris Coulter Mischler, Chris Lippert and Justin and the game. including a 30-yarder to Adam (2), Quinton Gardner (2) and intercepted an Alex Ward pass, but Drinkall sharing the pigskin and “When we drew Mishawaka Hoffer, which ended in a hand off Samuel Lovejoy. Nic Morken led the Panthers returned the favor as running the ball deep into Saint Catholic for our first game, I knew to David Peters. Peters, also the the team in tackles in an overall Oliver Page snatched a Coulter turf. Eric Mossey went high into kicker, got one through the strong defensive effort for the pass for an INT. the air to pull down a Ward pass at ICCL, PAGE 18 uprights tying things up at 8-8. 2008 runner-ups. Casaburo was In the final quarter, the Royal four-for-four on extra point kicks Red defense recovered a fumble while Andrew Schenkel converted putting them in good field posi- the last one. tion. Hostetler took over with a Both Mike Gigli and Troy Fort Wayne’s couple of sneaks and a final sweep Hoffer, a former Ball State safety, Most Complete scoring with just under two min- were in their first outing as head utes left in the contest. Vorndran coaches at the CYO varsity level. Wedding Service. had a second successful PAT put- In their second outing, the JAT ting his team ahead, 16-8. In an boys lost a physical matchup to You can choose one or all attempt to tie things up once again, the defending champs, Holy Banquet Rooms the Raiders tried for another six, Cross, 26-12. of our services. We’ll make the best of Hotel Rooms but Brian Yager had a big inter- “It was a tale of two halves,” your special event. Hall’s has been in the Rehearsal Dinners ception sealing the game for summarized Gigli. “Our coaching business of making people happy for QA/PB. staff is proud of the way our team In his second year with the came out and played the first half. over 60 years. You can trust us to Catering Service Royal Red varsity, an excited Holy Cross is a much bigger and do it just right. Wedding Cakes Coach Jeff Weddle explained, “We more experienced team. We com- will have a short celebration then peted for three quarters, but in the be back on the field practicing end their passing game was too For more information contact Hall’s Guesthouse at: hard for next week’s game.” much for our team to handle.” (260) 489-2524 • www.DonHalls.com Because of the Labor Day holi- “Morken ran with heart and day, Week 3 games were all desire and kept us in the ballgame. played on Saturday at Bishop His 146 yards rushing and two Dwenger Field with Week 4 touchdowns were more than just games resuming on Sunday, Sept. impressive. Credit should also be Weekend 13, at Bishop Luers. given to the offensive line as St. Vincent started out their well,” he added. Football Coverage 2009 campaign with a 40-0 victo- St. John-Fort Wayne/St. NOTRE DAME ry over Queen of Angels/Most Joseph-Hessen Cassel Eagles were Precious Blood. Under the direc- beaten in Week 1 by the defending LUERS • DWENGER • CYO tion of second year Coach Cory CYO champs Holy Cross, and in Kitchen, Kyle Hartzog led the way Week 2 by St. Charles. for the Panthers with two rushing Eagles Coach Jim Carroll Listen around the world at www.redeemerradio.com touchdowns, while Michael explained, “We’re young with lots to contact us or provide financial support Fiacable and Michael Reecer each of new faces out for the first time. [email protected] scored on the ground as well. 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Father Barron is with the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” mented Tony Violi, coach of the a two-point kick for the Crusaders. also tapping YouTube, Facebook, explained Father Barron. “And I Twitter and other new media tools would like to highlight that word to engage thousands of people – ‘engage.’ All of the forums on the Catholics and non-Catholics alike. website are interactive, allowing Annual Fall Fest “People aren’t just spontaneous- the visitor to talk back, to raise ly coming to our institutions any- questions, to elicit further com- St. Mary of the Assumption more,” said Father Barron, a priest ment. Why not use these amazing DECATUR, INDIANA of the Archdiocese of Chicago. technologies? It’s something the “We have to go out to get them. 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Send in your James E.Bidelman, 66, 50, St.Pius X Metcalf, CSC, Our Lady St.Mary of the of Loretto announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Virginia C.Bartels, 72, Assumption Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge St.Pius X L.Jerry Balestri, 78, or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Churubusco Basilica of the Sacred Herman H.Osterholt, Huntington Heart call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Patricia J.Pollack, 78, 81, St.John Bosco Ss.Peter and Paul Sister M.Kevin Jones, Columbia City CSC, 89, Our Lady of Sept. 14. Adults $9, children 6-10 Virgil Phillip Rowe, 61, MISC. HAPPENINGS faith-filled day with great music Charlotte Ann Loretto $4 and children 5 and under free. and videos, an interactive teen- Ss.Peter and Paul St. Vincent School reunion Scheiber, St.Paul of the expo, dynamic workshops and Plymouth Elkhart — The first St. Vincent Cross de Paul School reunion will be Spaghetti dinner helps Gibault School keynote speaker, Mass with Mishawaka Agnes B.Fortin, 96, Zelma J.Tribbey, 99, Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Mother South Bend — The Knights of Bishop D’Arcy, and the chance E.Jane Fortney, 87, St.Michael Columbus Council #5570, 5202 to meet teens from across the St. Bavo Teresa Center, 1114 S. Main St. St.Paul of the Cross Linden Ave., will have a spaghet- diocese is planned. Cost is $20. South Bend from 3-5 p.m. An alumni Mass Patricia A.Moskwinski, will follow. RSVP to (574) 293- ti dinner for the benefit of the Register with your parish youth Donaldson Donn Michael 81, Queen of Peace 8451 or email: d.quinn@stvin- Gibault School for Boys and minister by Sept. 18 and forms Sister Sharon Schaefer, Singleton, 62, are available by visiting centelkhart.org. Girls, Thursday, Sept. 10, from 4- PHJC, 92, Catherine Little Flower 6 p.m. Adults $7, children ages 5 www.diocesefwsb.org/YOUTH Wilma E.Selis, 92, Kasper Home Chapel St. Bavo Day of reflection to 12 $2.50. or call Megan at (260) 399-1450. Antonia Rodriguez, 83, Mishawaka — A day of reflec- Fort Wayne Larry A.Van De Putte, St.Adalbert tion will be held at St. Francis Bishop Luers Men’s Smoker Knight Knights plan spaghetti dinner Donna D.Cary Ray, 77, 59, St.Bavo Ervin J.Ciesielski, 80, Convent (across from Marian Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers will South Bend — The Knights of St.Jude High School) Wednesday, Sept. hold its Athletic Booster Club Columbus Council 5521, 61533 Andy A.Verstraete, 94, St.Adalbert Men’s Smoker Knight 2009 on S. Ironwood Dr., will have a Mary E.Rondot, 88, 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. St. Bavo Jose Centeno, 51, The theme for the day is “Francis Saturday, Sept. 26, from 7 p.m. spaghetti dinner on Friday, Sept. St.Patrick of Assisi.” Please bring your to midnight at Bishop Luers High 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $7, Jennie R.Piatkowski, Our Lady of Hungary School. Watch Notre Dame vs. children (5-12) $3. Yvette Mary Haver, 87, Bible. The cost of the day is $15 81, St.Joseph Ervin Frank Cukrowicz, Purdue on two big screen TV’s, St.Charles and includes lunch. Register by 86, St.Casimir Sept. 25 to Sister Barbara Anne food and beer provided, bring Cardinal Fest announced New Carlisle Eldon Wayne Braun, Hallman at (574) 259-5427. cigars or buy them there. Cost is Fort Wayne — St. Charles Frances M.Nowacki, Jeffrey Braunsdorf, 49, $25 per person. 86, St.Charles Borromeo Church, corner of 88, St.Stanislaus Holy Cross Reed and Trier roads, will be cel- St. Adalbert School alumni plan get- Leroy R.Guevara, 52, Bishop Luers softball tourney ebrating CardinalFest 2009 on New Haven Virginia Palmer, 81, together with Pierogi and polka fun Cathedral of the Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers Saturday, Sept. 19. Kids indoor Frances Louise Holy Cross South Bend— A genuine pierogi- Immaculate tasting contest, while listening to High School will hold a home- and outdoor games begin at 3 LeBlanc, 67, music and meeting old friends coming softball tourney on p.m. with food service beginning Conception St.John the Baptist Priscilla M.Johnson, 73, Saturday, Sept. 26, at Tillman at 4 p.m. Holy Cross will be Sunday, Sept. 27, from 3- William O.Robey, 81, Richard L.Federspiel, 4:30 p.m. at the Heritage Center. Park, 600 Tillman Rd. Round St.Elizabeth Ann St.John the Baptist Joshua J.Reed, 15, All alumni are welcome to this Robin 10-person, co-ed teams Saint Anne Society plans card party start at 9 a.m. Round robin tour- South Bend — The Saint Anne Seton Holy Family free event. For reservations con- Florence C.Louraine, ney limited to six teams who will Society will have a luncheon tact the parish office, or call Susan Elise Lawrence, play five games. Awards follow- card party Sunday, Sept. 13, in 94, St.John the Baptist Veranica R.Perez, 24, Karen Sikorski at (574) 288-5708 27, St.Vincent de Paul St.Adalbert ext. 215 so there will be enough ing the final game at 1 p.m. the Our Lady of Hungary School Raymond I.Knight, 89, Proceeds to benefit Bishop Luers. Pierogi. auditorium, 735 W. Calvert St. Fannie Freehill, 84, St.John the Baptist Geraldine J. Cost is $15 per player and Doors open at noon. Donation of includes team shirts, awards and Queen of Angels Schmanski, 85, St.John Light Weigh is coming to St. Vincent $5 at door. Bring your own Notre Dame beverages. the Baptist Fort Wayne — A Light Weigh cards. Ruth D.Nix, 87, St.Peter Janet Desits, 49, orientation meeting will be held Basilica of the Sacred Syracuse Daughters of Isabella meet Helmut H.Wiegmann, on Monday, Sept. 14, at 6:30 Heart Harry J.Lemberg, Jr., South Bend — The Daughters of 82, St.Peter p.m. in the nursery (evening ses- 84, St.Martin de Porres sion) and on Monday, Sept. 21, Isabella, Notre Dame Circle 572 at 10 a.m. in the nursery (morn- will celebrate a Corporate ing session). Come and find out Communion on Sunday, Sept. 13, about The Light Weigh Bible at the 9 a.m. Mass at St. John the Study-Video Series. Baptist Church on St. John Way. Breakfast will follow at Tom’s on Wygant Floral co.INC. Lafayette Blvd. St. Hedwig Chicken Dinner 327 Lincolnway West South Bend South Bend — St. Hedwig Parish will have a chicken dinner Youth Rally announced 232-3354 (800) 994-2687 Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Fort Wayne — The High School Memorial Center, 331 S. Scott Youth Rally, sponsored by the Charge by Phone or Come in and Browse Office of Youth Ministry, will be St., from noon to 2 p.m. The buf- Monday-Friday: 8AM - 5:30PM fet includes Polish fare and bev- held at Homestead High School erage. Advance tickets only by Sunday, Sept. 27. A fun-filled, Saturday 8AM - 5PM FLOWERS & GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Fresh Cut Flowers • Silk and Dried Flowers • Imported and Domestic Gifts and Candies • Plants • Gourmet Fruit Baskets • Balloons AREA WIDE DELIVERY
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•Canned goods •Non-perishable food items •Personal hygiene items •Toiletries SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC •Diapers •Cleaning products •Toilet paper •Laundry detergent •Financial donations Bishop John M. D’Arcy ordains Kevin Grove and Gerard Olinger to the In Auburn, donations can be dropped off at In South Bend, donations can be dropped off at diaconate in the Congregation of Holy Cross on Sunday, Aug. 30, at the 107 West Fifth Street 1817 Miami Street chapel at Moreau Seminary. Contact: Patti Sheppard - (260) 925-0917 Contact: Jo Fisher - (574) 234-3111 obedience and respect to their Fort Wayne Community Services Served over 5,000 families in the last 12 months...and needs bishop and religious superior. ORDAIN Afterwards those present called •Dressers •Sofas •Table & Chairs •Beds •Bedding & Towels •Clocks •Lamps •Kitchenware upon the communion of saints for •Laundry detergent •Personal hygiene products •Diapers •Toilet paper •Cleaning products CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 their blessings upon them. Bishop D’Arcy then laid his hands over •Toiletries •Financial donations each candidate and prayed the Donations can be dropped off at 315 East Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne who every time he offered Mass prayer of ordination. Grove and (pick-up service within Allen County... Call George at (260) 422-5625) he offered his whole self to God. Olinger were then presented with “Offer your whole self to God the vestments of deacons and the without reservation,” said Bishop Book of the Gospels. Your support helps us continue to provide: D’Arcy. Bishop D’Arcy concluded the • Adoption Services • Food Pantries • Refugee Employment Services He reminded them that they are Mass assisted by the two new dea- • Community Services • Foster/Adoptive/KinshipCare • Refugee Services called to give their hearts to the cons who assumed the liturgical • Children’s Cottage Training • RSVP (Retired Senior people, especially the poor, and to duties of deacons. the ministry of the church. They Deacon Grove, a native of • Counseling Services • Immigration Services Volunteer Program) must stay close to the people and Montana, entered Moreau • ECHO (Eduction Creates • Hispanic Health Advocate • Senior AIDES Employment serve them unreservedly. Seminary in August of 2004. He Hope & Opportunity) • Pregnancy Services • Villa of the Woods The church’s instruction, given will serve at St. Joseph Parish in by Bishop D’Arcy, admonished South Bend until his ordination in 91% of your financial gift is for services. Only 9% is used for administration. those to be ordained to have undi- April of next year. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE! vided hearts and be firmly rooted Deacon Olinger is from and grounded in faith. Springfield, Pa. He, too, came to CATHOLIC CHARITIES SOUTH BEND to donate online, CATHOLIC CHARITIES FORT WAYNE After the instruction, the candi- Holy Cross in August of 2004. His 1817 Miami Street 46613 visit our website 315 East Washington Blvd., 46802 dates reaffirmed their vow of con- has been assigned to serve as dea- secrated celibacy for the sake of (574) 234-31111 - 1 (800) 686-3112 http://www.ccfwsb.org (260) 422-5625 - 1(800) 686-7459 con at the University of Portland the kingdom and also promised until ordination. BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB This month’s featured selection: “Render Unto Caesar” by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput
Reviewed by York Young does give us his answer, it’s a several step process, well as the Should Catholic politicians who support abortion and including an encouragement of the individual in question growth of the laws that make abortion legal be denied holy to merely not present himself or herself for Communion. country, begin- Communion by the church? That has been the flashpoint Nowadays, Catholics too often don’t think about what ning with the question during the last two presidential races, when a they are doing when they walk up the Communion line, colonies. Catholic who supported abortion in law was on a major but, the act of coming forward for the Eucharist says to His best party ticket (John Kerry in 2004; Joe Biden, vice presi- God, and those present, I concur with Catholic teaching, chapters dent, in 2008). Many Catholics, even among a small which is God’s teaching. focus on the group of friends, could likely find impassioned people This book was developed after Archbishop Chaput importance on either side of the issue. had publicly made statements early in the election sea- of using our Even U.S. bishops have publicly come out on both son that he could not, in good conscience, vote for any faith to sides. Some, who support such a move, look like they’re candidate that supported abortion. This statement coun- influence hoping to get a public conversion from a politician. On tered some lay Catholics who had decided that if a can- our deci- the opposite side, some bishops warn about using the didate supported enough issues favorable to church sions, Eucharist as a weapon, which it clearly is not intended to teaching, even though abortion is not among them, then because be. One of the more reasoned approaches in the U.S. that candidate could be voted for. The discussion was what else do we hierarchy on this topic has been posited by Archbishop ratcheted up when one individual in particular took his have to thrive on if we deny Charles J. Chaput, ordinary in Denver. His 2008 book reasoning public and gained nationwide press for it. God’s plans. Making choices that are for the “Render Unto Caesar” (Doubleday, $21.95), titled after Not all teachings have equal weight, however, and the betterment of mankind is everyone’s duty, especially the the infamous instruction of Jesus Christ, adroitly deals church has always pointed out that life issues are foun- politicians (look no further than the current economic with how Catholics should respond and act in the public dational. Any law that allows the destruction of human crisis for some failure of this duty by us, and not just sphere. life, at any stage, is unacceptable. politicians). We all need to be making formed, faith- Archbishop Chaput doesn’t answer our opening ques- “Render Unto Caesar” is much more than a treatise filled decisions with the help of a conscience formed in tion until the last of 12 chapters, spending the majority on Catholic politicians and abortion law in America. the light of Christ’s teaching. “Render Unto Caesar” tells of the book talking about how all Catholics should act in Archbishop Chaput looks at how Catholics and their you why. today’s society, not just the politicians. And when he faith have contributed to the development of U.S. law, as
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