50¢ July 3, 2011 Volume 85, No. 25 GO DiGiTAL todayscatholicnews.org todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend CLICK ON CIRCULatION TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Teens’ bcX retreat Service in the backyard Called to be what we receive of the diocese Bishop Rhoades celebrates Feast of Corpus Christi at Corpus Christi Parish Page 16

By ChUCK FReeBy New CRS president, CEO SOUTH BEND — With hundreds of faithful follow- Carolyn Woo named to ing behind him, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades carried the Eucharist through the streets of South Bend’s Catholic Relief Services post northwest side Sunday, June 26. Page 4 The sun-splashed procession — celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi — also marked the 50th anniversary of Corpus Christi Church. While the par- ish celebrates its feast day in a similar way annually, Bishop Rhoades said the procession is symbolic of Understanding what all Catholics should do on a daily basis. “We receive the body of vouchers Christ in our body and soul, and then we’re called to be Diocesan plan ambitious, what we receive,” declared More realistic, reasonable Bishop Rhoades in his homily photos are before a packed church. “We available at Page 5 carry Him home and into our www.diocesefwsb.org community where we go. We are tabernacles of the Lord.” The procession stopped at the homes of parish- ioners along the route, with the bishop leading the State baseball crowd in several litanies, including the Litany of the Holy Eucharist and the Litany of the Blood. runner-up Bishop Rhoades remarked to parishioners that the Marian finishes season Feast of Corpus Christi brings back many special memories for him. As a seminarian, Bishop Rhoades Joe RoM ie Page 14 twice acted as a server for John Paul II early in Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades processes through the neighborhoods of northwest South Bend in his papacy. a eucharistic Procession that was part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Corpus Christi “Imagine me being a 21-year-old kid and serving Parish. the procession is an annual tradition at the parish, but this year, it was tied to the for the pope,” recalled Bishop Rhoades of his first parish’s anniversary celebration, and followed with a reception in the parish hall. the pro- cession included stops at three homes of parishioners and a final stop on the grounds of the Summer schedule ChRISt I, P age 9 parish. the parish offers eucharistic adoration 16 hours a day. No issue next week, July 10 Next publication July 17 Bishops approve statement on iN POPE LEADS assisted suicide, charter revisions CORPUS CHRiSTi PROCESSiON

BELLEVUE, Wash. (CNS) — The U.S. vote, the U.S. bishops declared assisted bishops June 16 approved a policy state- suicide “a terrible tragedy, one that a com- ment on physician-assisted suicide, the first passionate society should work to prevent.” on the issue by the bishops as a body, and It says if advocates of assisted suicide they also approved revisions to their 2002 succeed in their campaign to see it legal- “Charter for the Protection of Children and ized in more and more states, “society will Young People.” undergo a radical change.” The votes came on the second day of the The revisions to the charter were bishops’ annual spring general assembly approved 187-5, with four abstentions. held near Seattle in Bellevue June 15-17. They reflect changes in Church law since Taking on the issue of physician-assisted the last revision in 2005, bringing it into suicide in the state where voters most line with recent Vatican instructions in recently approved it, the U.S. bishops hope response to the crisis of sexual abuse of to counter the recent “strong resurgence” minors by . These include mention- in activity by the assisted-suicide move- ing child pornography as a crime against ment, said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo Church law and defining the abuse of some- CNS photo/p aul haRiNg of Galveston-Houston, chairman of the one who “habitually lacks reason,” such as Pope Benedict XVI kneels as he leads the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ a person with an intellectual disability, as Committee on Pro-Life Activities, in pre- the equivalent of child abuse. Corpus Christi procession from the Basilica senting the document a day before the vote. They also outline procedures to follow of St. John Lateran to the Basilica of St. In the document, titled “To Live Each Day With Dignity” and approved in a 191-1 C haR teR , P age 3 Mary Major in Rome June 23. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC July 3, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

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In his farewell Sunday in June, second and fourth address at the end of his presidency, George weeks in July and August, the first Washington declared: “Of all the disposi- law which is written on all human hearts, Catholics and as Americans, we are called week of September and last week tions and habits which lead to political a law which is a participation in God’s to proclaim and defend these truths, the in December by the Diocese of Fort prosperity, religion and morality are indis- law. Among these rights, the Declaration transcendent values of the natural law which Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun pensable supports. In vain would that man of Independence lists life, liberty and the were foundational for our great republic. St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. claim the tribute of patriotism who should pursuit of happiness. 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They were not guided by the conviction that the principles LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- freedom loses its foundation.” relativists. They courageously proclaimed governing political and social life are inti- comes original, signed letters about In the opening paragraph of the these self-evident truths, truths discern- mately linked to a moral order based on the issues affecting church life. Although Declaration of Independence, our founding ible by reason since they are written in the dominion of God the Creator. The framers we cannot publish every letter we fathers appealed to “the laws of nature and human heart (“natural law”). Even Thomas of this nation’s founding documents drew receive, we strive to provide a balanced of nature’s God” as the basis of their deci- Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of upon this conviction when they proclaimed representation of expressed opinions sion to declare independence. They went on Independence, himself more a deist than a the ‘self-evident truth’ that all men are cre- and a variety of reflections on life in to state the unforgettable words that many Christian, believed that God has impressed ated equal and endowed with inalienable the church. We will choose letters for of us were taught to memorize in school: moral precepts on the human heart. rights grounded in the laws of nature and publication based on reader interest, We hold these truths to be self-evident, All 56 men who signed the Declaration of nature’s God. The course of American timeliness and fairness. Readers may that all men are created equal, that they agree or disagree with the letter writers’ of Independence expressed their dependence history demonstrates the difficulties, the opinions. Letters must not exceed 250 are endowed by their Creator with certain upon God in making such a bold move. The struggles, and the great intellectual and words. All letters must be signed and unalienable rights — that among these are Declaration ends with these words: “And moral resolve which were demanded to include a phone number and address life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. for the support of this Declaration, with a shape a society which faithfully embodied for verification. We reserve the right to That to secure these rights, governments are firm reliance on the protection of Divine these noble principles. ... Democracy can edit letters for legal and other concerns. instituted among men. Providence, we mutually pledge to each only flourish, as your founding fathers real- These words reveal a core belief of our other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred ized, when political leaders and those whom Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, founding fathers which happens to be a honor.” As we celebrate our nation’s inde- they represent are guided by truth and bring P.O. 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As July 3, 2011 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 CHARTER CONTINuED fROm PAgE 1 appointment if a bishop is accused of hav- announced ing sexually abused a child and another bishop becomes aware of it. The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne- The experiences of the past South Bend, has announced the following priestly assignment, nine years have shown that “the effective July 1, 2011: charter works,” Bishop Blase J. • Reverend John Santone, CSC, to Parochial Vicar, Christ the King Cupich of Spokane said June Parish, South Bend. 15. As chairman of the USCCB Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People he introduced the document to the CNS photoS by StepheN braS hear bishops June 15. u.S. bishops gather for June 15 before the opening session of the “The charter has served the u.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ annual spring meeting near Seattle Church well,” he said. “It is a in Bellevue, Wash. ublic chedule of helpful tool as we keep our pledge P S to protect children, promote biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS healing and rebuild trust.” The next day before the vote ing his report, Cardinal Wuerl there was little debate on the said he “wouldn’t be surprised” proposed revisions. But not every if the Vatican were to establish • Saturday, July 2, 4:30 p.m. — Installation Mass of Father bishop is on board with the char- the U.S. ordinariate by the end of John Klimczyk as pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Albion ter’s provisions, as evidenced by the year. “I think it will be sooner • Saturday, July 9, 5 p.m. — Mass at Martin de Porres the 28 amendments proposed by rather than later,” he said. Church, Syracuse Bishop Fabian W. Bruskewitz of Earlier in the day, the U.S. Lincoln, Neb., and rejected by the bishops voted overwhelmingly committee. to authorize preparation of a Most of the amendments sug- 50-page document on preaching gested by Bishop Bruskewitz were for consideration in November use of musical settings aimed at weakening the charter’s 2012. wording because, the bishop St. Louis Archbishop Robert said in a rationale included with J. Carlson presented the proposal for new Roman missal the amendments, “The USCCB on behalf of the Committee on bureaucracy cannot bind bishops Clergy, Consecrated Life and to obey the charter.” Vocations, which he chairs, but can begin in September Retired Archbishop Francis said the document would be T. Hurley of Anchorage, Alaska, drawn up in consultation with also raised questions June 16 various committees of the U.S. BELLEVUE, Wash. (CNS) — new missal translation is to take about the “zero tolerance” policy Conference of Catholic Bishops. St. Louis Archbishop Robert J. Instead of requiring that imple- place Nov. 27, the first Sunday in outlined in the charter, which Archbishop Carlson said the mentation of all parts of the new Advent. Carlson speaks during a June Roman Missal wait until the first But in a report to the bishops requires the permanent removal document would be “at once 15 session of the annual spring of any priest who admits or is inspirational and practical, ... Sunday of Advent, bishops who June 15 about the work of the grounded in the tradition of meeting of the u.S. Conference head dioceses can authorize the National Advisory Council, a found to have abused a child. of Catholic Bishops in Bellevue, But at a news conference held the Church” and would aim to gradual introduction of the musi- 48-member body that includes lay- later in the day, Bishop Cupich “adequately convey the purpose Wash. cal settings of the people’s parts of people, religious, deacons, priests said a change in the of the homily at Mass: the the Mass beginning in September. and bishops, Bishop William C. policy would send personal encounter Archbishop Diarmuid Martin Archbishop Gregory M. Skurla of the Byzantine Eparchy of the message that with the Incarnate of Dublin for strong U.S. par- Aymond of New Orleans, chair- Passaic, N.J., said the council was “we are going Word.” ticipation in the International man of the U.S. Conference of split about whether implementation to put priest In other Eucharistic Congress scheduled Catholic Bishops’ Committee on of the missal should be gradual or offenders action on the for next year in his city. Divine Worship, announced that all at once. first,” and first day of • Heard about a plan to peri- decision June 16 at the USCCB “Some believed strongly that that is not the assembly, odically review the mandate of spring general assembly near the new missal should be fully the case, he the bishops each national collection held in Seattle. implemented, as planned, begin- said. “We also: this country. The change was authorized by ning with the first Sunday of are putting • Agreed • Gave a standing ovation to Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan Advent 2011, citing the fact that the victims by a 194-1-1 Ken Hackett, who addressed the of New York, USCCB president, gradual implementation could first.” vote to integrate bishops as he prepared to retire and adopted by the committee cause significant problems and On the the Commission from Catholic Relief Services to allow parish communities to confusion,” he said. first day of on Certification after nearly 40 years with the learn the various parts of the new “Others encouraged the bish- their meeting, the and Accreditation international humanitarian translations “in a timely fashion ops to allow pastoral discretion in bishops also heard into the USCCB agency of the U.S. Catholic com- and an even pace,” Archbishop introducing the changed parts of a report from Cardinal as a new Subcommittee munity. Aymond said. It primarily affects the Mass with full implementation Donald W. Wuerl of Washington on Certification for Ecclesial • Heard from Father Edward the Gloria, the Holy, Holy, Holy not being required until the first on progress being made toward a Ministry. Dougherty, superior general and the memorial acclamations. Sunday of Lent 2012,” Bishop U.S. personal ordinariate for for- • Got an update from Bishop of the Maryknoll Fathers and “I ask you to encourage this as Skurla added. “This encourage- mer Anglicans who want to enter Salvatore J. Cordileone of Brothers, about the 100th anni- a means of preparing our people ment for more gradual implemen- into full communion with the Oakland, Calif., about the con- versary of the organization and helping them embrace the tation was based on the belief that . ference’s efforts to promote and founded by the U.S. bishops to new translation,” Archbishop most people assimilate changes As many as 100 U.S. Anglican defend marriage. recruit, train, send and support Aymond said. in stages and there could be some priests and 2,000 laypeople could • Approved, 185-1-3, the use American missioners overseas. Archbishop J. complications in implementing the be the first members of the of the Mass texts for patronal • Were given the option of Sheehan of Santa Fe, N.M., new missal all at once.” U.S. ordinariate, said the cardi- feast days of Spanish-speaking beginning use of some musical asked whether some implemen- The National Advisory Council nal, who was appointed by the countries as an appendix to the settings for the new transla- tation would be allowed before also suggested that consideration Vatican last September to guide eventual Spanish translation of tion of the Roman Missal in September, but Archbishop be given to allowing some priests the incorporation of Anglican the Roman Missal for use in the September, rather than waiting Aymond replied, “We would who were unable to adopt the groups into the Catholic Church United States. until full implementation on the suggest not, in order that there be Mass changes “because of age or in the United States under • Dropped from their agenda first Sunday in Advent. some uniformity.” infirmity” to use the 1974 Roman “Anglicanorum coetibus,” an without comment a discus- • Bid farewell to Msgr. In addition, Archbishop Missal “when celebrating Mass in apostolic constitution issued by sion of their perennial “Faithful Malloy, a priest of the Aymond cited difficulty in intro- a private setting.” Pope Benedict XVI in November Citizenship” document on politi- Archdiocese of Milwaukee, who ducing any liturgical changes dur- Archbishop Aymond did not 2009. cal responsibility. was completing five years of ser- ing the summer months. address that recommendation in his At a news conference follow- • Saw a video appeal from vice as USCCB general secretary. Full implementation of the remarks to the bishops. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC July 3, 2011 Carolyn Woo named CEO, president of Catholic Relief Services A former CRS Board will bring exceptional abilities and immigrated to the U.S. to attend university — as an exemplar of all gifts to the task of serving the poor college at Purdue University, where that is good about business educa- member, Woo has served around the world in the name of she earned a bachelor’s degree in tion. I am grateful for her years of Catholics throughout the United economics with highest distinction service and know we will continue as Dean of the university States,” said the Bishop Gerald F. and honors, a master of science in to marvel at her achievements as she Kicanas, bishop of Tucson and industrial administration with rec- embarks on this next chapter of her of Notre Dame’s mendoza chairman of the CRS Board of ognition as Krannert Scholar, and life’s work.” College of Business Directors. her doctoral degree. Her teaching and research inter- “CRS is so blessed to have had Prior to assuming the deanship ests include corporate and com- BALTIMORE, Md. — Catholic Ken Hackett’s leadership these 18 of the Mendoza College of Business petitive strategy, entrepreneurship, Relief Services (CRS) announced years, now to be followed by another at the University of Notre Dame, management of innovation and June 24 that its Board of outstanding faith-filled leader in Dr. Woo served as associate executive change, and organizational systems. Directors has named Dr. Carolyn Woo,” he said. vice president for Academic Affairs During her six-year tenure on Y. Woo, a former member of the Hackett, who is retiring after lead- at Purdue University. She joined the CRS Board, she made several CRS Board, to serve as the agen- ing CRS since 1993, worked closely Purdue as assistant professor in 1981, trip overseas to visit the agency’s cy’s president and CEO. Woo with Woo during her tenure as one became full professor in 1991 and programs and staff, including Banda will succeed Ken Hackett, who is of the first lay members of the CRS directed the Professional Master’s Aceh, Indonesia shortly after the retiring after leading CRS for the board. “Having travelled and worked Programs in the Krannert School of Indian Ocean tsunami, Afghanistan, past 18 years. closely with Carolyn as a board Management from 1993 to 1995. Pakistan, Ethiopia and Kenya. Woo, 57, has served as the dean member, I have always appreciated Woo assumed the deanship in CAROLYN Y. WOO “I am honored to join an orga- of the Mendoza College of Business her keen sense of the critical issues 1997 of the Mendoza College, which nization that is a true manifestation at the University of Notre Dame and decisions that faced us insti- currently is ranked No. 1 for its ship, the Mendoza College has made of the compassion of Christ since 1997. She served on the CRS tutionally,” he said. “Her powerful undergraduate business program tremendous strides and gained and the Church’s ministry of char- Board of Directors from 2004 until intellect and insight combined with a by Bloomberg Businessweek for the significant recognition as an elite ity around the world,” Woo said. 2010. On Jan. 1, 2012, she will profound faith and an abiding com- second consecutive year. During her business school,” said Thomas G. “I look forward to building on the become the seventh chief executive passion will equip her well to lead tenure, the college also has received Burish, Notre Dame’s provost. strong accomplishments of Ken and of CRS since it was founded in 1943. CRS as it faces the challenges ahead.” top rankings for its MBA and “Through her wisdom, unwaver- the global staff of CRS.” “Dr. Woo is a woman of deep Woo was born and raised EMBA programs, as well as business ing commitment to excellence, and Woo and her husband, David faith with a strong commitment in Hong Kong, educated by the ethics and accountancy. deeply rooted Catholic faith, she has Bartkus, currently live in South to the mission of the Church. She Maryknoll Sisters of Ossining, and “Under Carolyn Woo’s leader- positioned the college — and the Bend. They have two sons.

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• The target is to admit 25 stu- have a clear understanding regard- BY DR. mARK m YERS dents in each building or about ing eligibility. The income limits to HouseHold 1,000 new children in grades K-12 qualify for a voucher and a special size 100% FRl* 150% FRl* he Catholic Schools Office this summer. If this goal is reached, tuition award are based on adjusted 1 $20,147 $30,220.50 the diocese would receive just fewer gross income from federal and state has had excellent coop- 2 $27,214 $40,821 eration from principals, staff, than 14 percent of the total number tax returns. Tbusiness managers, school board of vouchers awarded by the state in • The process for applying has 3 $34,281 $51,421.50 2011. If each state voucher awarded not been published by the Indiana members and pastors this sum- 4 $41,348 $62,022 mer as it works to share important to parents with a child attending Department of Education at this information with parents regarding Catholic schools contributes an time. All parents applying for 5 $48,415 $72,662.50 average of $3,000 to the school vouchers will require assistance the new Indiana School Choice 6 $55,482 $83,223 legislation related to vouchers and general fund, a new revenue stream from school principals to complete special tuition awards. This very within the diocese would be over the verification process and applica- 7 $62,549 $93,823.50 $3,000,000 for each year the chil- tion online. important initiative provides vast 8 $69,616 $104,424 opportunities for schools, as well dren with vouchers attend Catholic • Families with English as a New as some immediate challenges. The schools. Twenty-five new students Language, (ENL) will require addi- EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON Catholic Schools Office has a plan enrolled throughout any K-8 build- tional assistance from the schools to implement the voucher program ing would not likely require addi- related to communication. $7,067 $10,600.50 * FREE REDUCED LUNCH that will assist all Catholic families tional staffing; therefore, empty seats Please assist your school and of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South could be filled while serving children principal to help enroll children who INCOME NUMBERS ARE ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME Bend. Its goals are ambitious, yet effectively. qualify for vouchers. Please pray for VISIT WWW.DIOCESEFWSB.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION realistic and reasonable. Procedures • The kindergarten special the principals, teachers, staff and and practices have been put in place awards will enable children to school communities as parents are to ensure outreach to children, while qualify for a voucher as first graders invited to share the Catholic school July 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 on Friday, July 8. preserving the Catholic school mis- and beyond. The revenue gener- advantage with significant numbers p.m. at the school located at 1020 The conference, which will also sion and strong Catholic identity. ated from the eligible kindergarten of children during the next few Wilber St. feature the innovative research of children enrolled in 2011 will con- months. Contact the school office at the Mary Ann Remick Leadership Opportunities tribute greatly to financial stability of (574) 234-3422. Program, is scheduled from 9 Catholic schools for over a decade. Saint ’s to hold • All incoming students transfer- Local Catholic educators a.m. to noon in the DeBartolo ring to Catholic schools will provide voucher meeting Performing Arts Center on campus. Challenges The Mary Ann Remick Leadership assessment data or complete an SOUTH BEND — ’s invited to school choice admissions test. This will allow • There is a significant amount of Program, preparing the next genera- information to be shared with par- High School will be holding an conference tion of Catholic school principals, teachers and the principal to under- informational meeting on Choice stand the individual needs of the ents in a very short period of time. NOTRE DAME — Public fund- is part of Notre Dame’s Alliance for • Parents who qualify may not Scholarships on Thursday, July 7, Catholic Education (ACE). children who enter the schools. at 7 p.m. in the Little Theater. ing issues for Catholic schools, especially in light of Indiana’s Besides Garnett’s keynote Holy Cross School to host new school choice law on vouch- address at 11:15 a.m., teachers and senior counsel with Americans ers and tax credits, will be principals working on their certifica- United for Life (AUL), both dis- voucher open house explained at a University of Notre tion and graduate degree will pres- LIFE cussed legal strategies for limiting SOUTH BEND — Holy Cross Dame conference to which local ent their research projects dealing Roe v Wade as much as possible, principals and teachers are invited with pressing issues in the future of CONTINuED fROm PAgE 4 School will be hosting two infor- with the ultimate goal of eventually mational nights for parents and free of charge. 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Jose Articles,” a pro-life manifesto • Thomas Cavanaugh, professor that was written in March by law and department chair of philosophy professors and attorneys who met in at the University of San Francisco, San Jose, Costa Rica. Saunders said spoke on “Bioethics and the English the articles provide the legal basis for High-Efficiency Windows Language.” He explained that in the pro-life countries and individuals to debate over life ethics, language has effectively argue that there is no right dramatically departed from describ- to abortion under international law. ing what really is happening. 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BRC- 121_2009 Todays Catholic ad1 1 2/3/09 8:46:54 AM 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC July 3, 2011 Pope advances sainthood Huachuca Mountains south of Sierra Vista had left more than 27,000 acres causes, including priest and about 65 homes and businesses in ashes. More than 10,000 people killed by Nazis were evacuated June 19 from the ews riefs southern subdivisions of Sierra Vista, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope N B Benedict XVI advanced the saint- a city of about 43,000 adjacent to the hood causes of 27 candidates, Army’s Fort Huachuca. Meanwhile, including 14 martyrs from the Tucson Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas Spanish Civil War, an Austrian CARDINAL FOLEY ADDRESSES CATHOLIC PRESS ASSOCIATION celebrated Mass at St. Andrew the priest who died in a Nazi death Apostle Parish in Sierra Vista June camp, and a Jewish wife and mother 18, leading the community in prayers who converted to Catholicism and for the firefighters. He also reminded founded a religious congregation. the congregation packed into the During a meeting June 27 with church that God’s mercy and love Cardinal , prefect of can be seen in times of crisis in the the Congregation for ’ Causes, way people step up to help those in the pope signed a decree recog- need. Bishop Kicanas also visited two nizing a miracle attributed to the shelters in Sierra Vista for evacuees, intercession of Hildegard Burjan accompanied by Father Greg Adolf, — a German mother of one, born pastor of St. Andrew. Father Adolf in 1883 who founded the Society told the New Catholic Vision, news- of Sisters of Caritas Socialis. The paper of the Diocese of Tucson, that recognition of the miracle clears the “volunteers were everywhere. People way for her . She died have been bringing food, clothes, in in 1933. Pope Benedict blankets and pillows. ... Kennels have also signed decrees that pave the been set up for displaced animals. way for several other , The whole community has come including: Spanish Bishop Salvio together in support of the people Huix Miralpeix of Lleida, who who have lost homes and animals.” was martyred in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War; 13 sisters of the Seminarians want to be Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul who were martyred in 1936 ‘part of the solution’ in during the Spanish Civil War; and addressing abuse issue Father Carl Lampert, born in in 1894 and martyred in Germany’s WASHINGTON (CNS) — Most of Buchenwald concentration camp in them weren’t born yet when the events 1944. occurred that came to define the U.S. CNS photo/NaNCy WieC heC crisis of sexual abuse by priests. But Order ‘saddened’ by U.S. Cardinal John P. Foley addresses the Catholic Press Association during its centennial celebra- for men who entered the seminary in the past decade, a point of commonal- Father Corapi’s decision tion at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh June 23. Cardinal Foley, a former ity seems to be that they want to prove editor of The Catholic Standard & Times in Philadelphia, was the recipient of the Award that priests are good people. A decade to leave priesthood after the U.S. Catholic Church scan- WASHINGTON (CNS) — The for lifetime achievement. He was diagnosed with leukemia and anemia in September 2009. dal about clergy sex abuse explod- Society of Our Lady of the Most ed in the news, several seminaries Holy Trinity said it was “saddened” contacted by Catholic News Service reported the same motivation among that Father John Corapi, one of the ognizes “a timely contribution to have sought refuge in Christian most visible members of its order, Indianapolis archbishop, the men who have entered the schools Catholic communicators through churches and at a Buddhist temple in the past decade: “They all said has decided to leave the order and founders of MP3 project organizational service; through cre- in Wai Maw near the Kachin state the priesthood. Father Corapi, 64, they want to be part of the solu- ativity in a communications effort capital Myitkyina, the Asian church tion,” as Father Thomas Baima, vice declared June 17 in a YouTube video for military honored or product; through service to a dio- news agency UCA News reported. and a blog posting on one of his web- president and provost at Mundelein PITTSBURGH (CNS) — cese, institution or religious order; Most people, however, have gone Seminary in Illinois put it. Seminaries sites, that he was leaving because he at a personal or career milestone; to Myitkyina or other major towns could not get a “fair hearing” on mis- Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, have adapted their admissions pro- publisher of The Criterion, newspa- through excellence in communica- to stay with relatives. Some have cess and their curriculum to reflect an conduct allegations that were lodged tions leadership, ecumenical coop- crossed the Chinese border, accord- against him in March and which per of the Indianapolis Archdiocese, increased emphasis on understanding has received the Bishop John eration or industry collaboration.” ing to reports. “Those who do not the role and demands of celibacy and included what the priest said were Lomonte, of Lakeway Texas, is an have relatives in Myitkyina are going sexual abuse charges. The order, England Award from the Catholic on what is called “human develop- Press Association. The archbishop, author and co-host of the award- to churches for shelter and food,” ment” in academia. But the common commonly referred to as SOLT, winning radio program “Mary’s said Jan Nhkum, 45, a villager from was in the midst of investigating a Benedictine, has headed the arch- theme voiced by seminary adminis- diocese since 1992. The England Touch.” Gardner, of Columbia, Ga Ra Yang. Everyone from the trators asked about what has changed the allegations when Father Corapi Mo., co-founded and became CEO village fled, she said. Most of the made his announcement. “Although award is named for the Irish-born was that applicants say they want to bishop of Charleston, S.C., who of Catholic Radio International.com refugees are women and children. counteract the negative image of the the investigation was in progress, — an Internet-based Catholic radio Worried Church workers in Wai the SOLT had not arrived at any founded The Catholic Miscellany, priesthood that the abuse scandal the oldest Catholic newspaper in network. He currently is the execu- Maw expressed concern that if the created. “More often than not they conclusion as to the credibility of tive producer of “Mary’s Touch,” fighting spreads, they could be inun- the allegations under investigation,” the U.S. in terms of continuous say they come because they want to publication. Presented annually, Frontline Faith and other projects. dated by refugees. “We are already prove that there are good priests,” said the statement, issued June 20 by struggling to provide food and shel- Father Gerry Sheehan, the order’s the award recognizes publishers in said R. Scott Woodward, dean at the the Catholic press for the defense ter for 300 refugees,” said Sara Yaw, Oblate School of Theology in San regional priest-servant and Father Refugees flee as fighting a local Catholic catechist. Corapi’s superior. Father Sheehan of First Amendment rights, such as Antonio. “They want people to know said the order’s last communication freedom of the press and freedom between Myanmar forces, that religious life, the priesthood, are with Father Corapi took the form of religion. It is the CPA’s high- rebels spreads After fire destroys shrine, still valuable. They feel that’s a part of of a June 3 letter from him “indi- est award for publishers. This year’s their mission.” Father Peter Drilling, cating that, because of the physi- Clarion Award from the Catholic MYITKYINA, Myanmar (CNS) threatens thousands, rector of Christ the King Seminary in cal, emotional and spiritual distress Academy for Communications Arts — Thousands of people fearing an bishop leads prayers East Aurora, N.Y., said he has noticed he has endured over the past few Professionals has been presented to escalation in fighting between eth- a change in attitudes in the 25 years years, he could no longer continue Cheri Lomonte and Jeff Gardner of nic rebels and Myanmar govern- TUCSON, Ariz. (CNS) — Across he has been with the seminary. Recent to function as a priest or a member the Frontline Faith Project, which ment troops in Kachin state near the state from the more publicized applicants are aware of and willing of the SOLT.” When Father Corapi delivers compact MP3 players to the Chinese border have fled their Wallow fire, a second wind-whipped to discuss the problems behind the made his public announcement he members of the military that are villages, with many seeking shelter in wildfire forced thousands of people abuse scandal. “Just yesterday,” he was definitely leaving the priesthood, preloaded with Catholic spiritual churches and temples. The fighting, in southern Arizona to evacuate said, one of the five men interviewed “we heard it just like everyone else content, especially as it pertains to which broke out between the Kachin their homes and destroyed a Marian as part of the admission process said did, from YouTube,” Father Sheehan military service. Both awards were Independent Army and government shrine. Just a fraction of the size “one reason he wanted to pursue the told Catholic News Service June 20 announced at a June 23 luncheon forces June 9, had spread by June of the enormous Wallow fire far- priesthood is that he has had good before the order released his state- during the two organization’s joint 22 to northern parts of neighboring ther northeast that had burned more experiences with priests and he wants ment. “We’re as surprised as every- Catholic Media Convention in Shan state, according to the Kachin than 527,000 acres as of June 21, the to show that priests are good and that one else is.” Pittsburgh. The Clarion Award rec- News Group. At least 700 people fast-moving Monument fire in the priests are part of the solution.” july 3, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 Pilgrimage winner alongside Kurek from its inception in May of 1976. She said of Kurek, “He announced steadfastly remained very close to the clinic. He was the president from the FORT WAYNE — Kathleen beginning.” Miller from St. Joseph Church, round the iocese She added, “He saw them through Garrett, won the drawing for two A d every expansion. ... He was very much free spots on the Pilgrimage of an influence there.” Faith. She and a guest will be Of his work at the clinic Moord joining others from the diocese said Kurek was there to “relieve the on Sept. 8-11 as the pilgrims Seminarian royce gregerSon expreSSeS intention pain” of those in need and never travel to Washington, D.C., and judged a person by his circumstances. Emmitsburg, Md. After Kurek’s retirement in 2001, Many thanks to the 167 people Moord recalls that this faith-filled who entered the drawing. man went back to work at the clinic For more about the pilgrimage as a volunteer at the front desk. “He or to register, visit www.diocesef- loved being there and seeing things wsb.org/pilgrimage or contact Jeff happen,” she said. Krudop (260) 434-6660 or jkru- Ted Kurek was memorialized at [email protected]. Registration a funeral Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann ends July 22. Seton Parish on June 16. The funeral procession stopped at the downtown Afternoon of healing clinic where staff and patients alike sponsored by the Order stood curbside to bid their mentor and advocate farewell. Kurek was of Malta buried in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne. NOTRE DAME — The Order of Malta is sponsoring an afternoon of prayer and reflection for the Redeemer Radio’s area’s sick and infirm, and for Sharathon raises $155,612 their caregivers. “A Time of Grace and Healing at the Grotto” will FORT WAYNE — Fort Wayne’s be held at the University of Notre local, independent Catholic radio Dame Grotto and Basilica of the apostolate, Redeemer Radio, Sacred Heart on Sunday, July Catholic Radio AM 1450, raised 10, from 1-5:30 p.m. Franciscan $155,612 during its Spring 2011, Father John Coughlin, of the “Behold Your Mother” 36-hour University of Notre Dame Law spring Sharathon, May 11-13. School, and Father Robert Dunn, Sharathon Chair Couple Beverly Joe Romie of the Archdiocese of New York, and Don McArdle said, “Our overall are the speakers, and the main cel- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend seminarian Royce Gregerson stands before Bishop impression of the Spring Sharathon was one of a ‘well-oiled machine’ ebrant is Holy Cross Father Peter Kevin C. Rhoades during the Rite of Admission to Candidacy for Holy Orders on June Rocca, rector of the Sacred Heart operated by a joyful, dedicated staff Basilica. All three priests are 21 at St. Aloysius Church, Yoder. Gregerson, who will soon begin seminarian studies in and hundreds of volunteers. Prayers chaplains of the Order of Malta. and faith led this effort, with great The schedule is as follows: Rome, publicly expressed his intention to complete his preparation for Holy Orders and results. We’re thankful to have • 1 p.m. — Gather between park- his resolve to fully invest himself to that end. served as Chair Couple for the Spring ing lot A9 and the grotto Sharathon.” • 1:15 p.m. — Rosary procession Executive Director Dave Stevens to grotto with Father Peter Rocca, commented on an 11th hour techni- CSC A native of Ohio, Greve earned his Two seniors receive be, but does not have to be, a Burger cal glitch that threatened to capsize • 1:45 p.m. — Washing and story bachelor’s degree from the University King employee. Quality Dining has the Spring Sharathon. “Lightning of Bernadette of Notre Dame, master’s from the Burger King awards funded over $1,233,000 in continuing damaged our transmitter on Monday • 2:25 p.m. — Talks in Sacred University of Michigan, and doctor- education scholarships since 2001. of Sharathon week. We were able to Heart Basilica and crypt. Father ate from Kent State University. A MISHAWKA — Quality Dining, get back on the air with reduced cov- Coughlin will speak to caregivers. scholar and a wonderful teacher, Inc., local Burger King franchisee, Ted Kurek, founding erage by using an old transmitter that Father Dunn will speak to the ill and Greve is also an avid outdoorsman announced the funding of $114,000 had been dormant for several years. infirm. and looks forward to exploring more in Burger King continuing educa- member of Matthew 25 Permanent repair was made possible • 3:30 p.m. — Sacraments of of the great hiking trails of the world tion scholarships for high school Health, Dental Clinic, dies within 24 hours when Our Sunday Reconciliation and Anointing of the in his retirement. seniors in 2011. This includes two Visitor Foundation and President Sick scholarships of $1,000 each in FORT WAYNE — Thaddeus P. Greg Erlandson rented a plane to get • 4:45 p.m. — Benediction and USF hosting Three Rivers the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South (Ted) Kurek, one of the found- the needed parts.” the Mass of the feast of St. John with Bend. ing members of the Fort Wayne Redeemer Radio sought original Father Rocca Invitational Exhibition The Fort Matthew 25 Health and Dental artwork for its Spring Sharathon Wayne schol- Clinic, died on June 10. He was Prayer Card, and conducted a contest There is no charge for this event, FORT WAYNE — The pub- but reservations will be taken by arship recipi- 75. among middle schoolers in Catholic lic can enjoy a free display of the ent is Amanda Kurek was known for his steadfast schools, home schools and reli- Christopher Godfrey at (574) 237- works of over 50 award-winning 9000 or e-mail [email protected]. Vankoski, a senior spirit and generous heart. Born in gious education programs. Contest artists at the opening of the Three at Bishop Luers Massachusetts, this first generation winner was Emma Sonnenberg, a For more information Rivers Invitational Exhibition at the visit www.maltausa.org/areas. High School, who Polish American earned a bachelor’s seventh grader at St. Joseph School University of Saint Francis on July plans to attend degree in chemical engineering that in Decatur. Emma was on the air php?area=indiana-northern&p=news AMAnDA 9 from 7-9 p.m. in the Rolland Art Miami University, served him well during his working during Sharathon, joining in the St. vAnKOSKI Professor Greve retires and Visual Communication Center’s Oxford campus, career, and while he served in the U.S. Mary Parish hour with Father Dave John P. Weatherhead Gallery. to study business. Army. Voors, pastor. The annual invitational show- from Holy Cross College The South He was a devoted, longtime mem- During Sharathon, more cases the talent of artists from Bend recipient is ber of St. Mary Church in downtown than 1,000 pledges were received. Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan NOTRE DAME — English Michael Prusinski, Fort Wayne and worked alongside Participants in the Redeemer Radio and Kentucky, working in a vari- Professor Brian Greve Ph.D. has a senior at Marian Father Tom O’Connor, who was Spring Sharathon included Bishop ety of media and disciplines. The retired from Holy Cross College High School, who instrumental in starting the St. Mary’s Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop John M. exhibition will run through Aug. 5. after 21 years of distinguished plans to attend Soup Kitchen. D’Arcy, bishop emeritus, 90 hourly Summer gallery hours are Monday service. He was a student favor- Butler University As a member of the team that prayer volunteers, 25 priests, two through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ite who taught composition, mod- to study business. MICHAEl founded Matthew 25 Health and seminarians, four sisters, five broth- ern novel and short story. Greve The exhibit is offered through the The Burger PRUSInSKI ers, eight deacons, 20 snack donors, USF School of Creative Arts (SOCA). Dental Clinic Kurek served as the also was involved in helping to King Scholarship first president there. He was known 31 “Studio B” guests, 35 greeters, run- Access to the Rolland Art and design the four-year experiential was designed to to many as staff member, volunteer, ners, Facebook updaters, “gift elves,” Visual Communication Center is off curriculum at Holy Cross College, recognize students who maintain aca- financial supporter, prayer partner and “tekkies,” 69 phone answerers Leesburg Road. For more informa- including spearheading the senior demic standards and are also involved and advocate for those in need. and data entry volunteers, and more tion, call (260) 399-7700, ext. 8001. Capstone presentation and the stu- in co-curricular and/or community June Moord, longtime volunteer than 148 “Studio A” guests and hosts. dent eFolio projects. service activities. The recipient may staff member at Matthew 25 worked 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC july 3, 2011 corpus christi pArish celebrAtes 50th AnniversAry with procession

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades joins the faithful of Corpus Christi Parish, South Bend, as they celebrate their 50th anniversary on June Father Daryl Rybicki incenses the congregation at offertory at the Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. 26, the Feast of Corpus Christi. A Eucharistic Procession through the neighborhood followed the Mass.

A reception followed in the parish center after the procession.

The faithful gather with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at the last stop in the Eucharistic procession on the grounds of Corpus Christi Parish in South Bend. july 3, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 corpus christi pArish celebrAtes 50th AnniversAry with procession

Father Daryl Rybicki incenses the congregation at offertory at the Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. photos by Joe Romie

Father Daryl Rybicki places the monstrance in the Adoration Chapel at Corpus Christi Church. The parish offers Eucharistic Adoration 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday.

ing the procession for his safety,” ing abundant blessings to the families represented,” noted Mike thinking back to when Mass was in explained Bishop Rhoades. “John church.” Rafinski, who has been with the the basement of the school,” men- CHRISTI Paul II said, ‘what’s the point if no Father Daryl Rybicki, now in his parish for 38 years, most of those as tioned Ahearn. “What really struck one can see the Holy Eucharist. second year as the parish pastor, director of religious education. “It me is the building is different, COnTInUEDlives. I FROMhave P AGEnever 1 forgotten I don’t want you blocking the shared his own special memories of was a very nostalgic day, but what but the spirit is the same. There’s that.” people’s view.’ And, of course, the the feast. was great was to see such a nice a great devotion to the Eucharist Two years later, the pope had pope won the argument.” “It’s the anniversary weekend of cross-section of the parish.” here.” encounter in 1980. “He came Centering on the Eucharist is my , and the first Mass That mix of people also caught That devotion certainly struck over to the four of us who were something you would expect at a I ever celebrated was the Feast the eye of parishioner David Bishop Rhoades in his visit to the serving to talk about the Holy parish named Corpus Christi. Since of Corpus Christi,” noted Father Donica. parish. He noted the large mon- Eucharist. He said always make the construction of the present Rybicki. “This has been just a tre- “This was an event that brought strance atop the entrance of the the Eucharist the center of your church building in 1985, the parish mendous day of celebration with out everyone in the parish,” he church, and that it reminds us all lives. I have never forgotten has offered Eucharistic Adoration the parish turning out in such huge said. “To see the older people what we are to be as Catholics — that.” 16 hours a day, seven days a week. numbers. I was ahead of the pro- mixing with the younger people the body of Christ. Two years later, the pope had “I pray that this wonderful cession with the altar servers, and it ... there aren’t a lot of events that “On this, the 50th anniver- survived an assassination attempt, tradition will continue,” lauded was inspiring to look back and see make that happen. It makes you sary of Corpus Christi Parish, my but police were concerned about Bishop Rhoades. “Your devotion the crowds of people following the feel as though you are part of one advice to you is the advice of St. security for the Holy Father, who to the Eucharist is the source of so Eucharist.” big family, which is what we’re Augustine,” said Bishop Rhoades. wanted to take the Eucharist into many blessings for you, your fami- That feeling was shared by supposed to be.” “Be a member of the body of Christ the streets of Rome for the proces- lies, your parish and our diocese. many longtime parishioners as they Marilyn Ahearn has attended that your Amen may be true. In sion. Here, the Body of Christ, ‘Corpus enjoyed a celebratory dinner and Corpus Christi since 1971, and other words, live what you receive “The police were saying that the Christi,’ the living bread come historical display after the proces- now serves as a sixth-grade teacher in Holy Communion! Live Christ! Swiss Guard and security forces down from heaven, is praised, sion. at the school. Be men, women and children of had to surround the pope dur- adored and loved every day, bring- “It was good to see all the young “During Mass today, I was the Eucharist!” 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC july 3, 2011 Area parish festivals brighten up summer skies Plymouth parish hosting Our lady of St. Adalbert School Benito’s Band, and the Mi Escuelita St. Joseph Parish to hold children’s dance group. Magic Man laity on the lawn festival slated for July 16 to celebrate centennial Matthew and a balloon artist will August picnic July 29-31 also entertain the children. Hot food PLYMOUTH — St. Michael SOUTH BEND — Our Lady of will be served from 1-5 p.m. and SOUTH BEND — The St. Joseph Church in Plymouth offers three Hungary Parish, located at 829 will feature Mexican and Polish Parish Picnic will take place on summer opportunities for the W. Calvert in South Bend, will SOUTH BEND — This year Sunday, Aug. 28, immediately marks St. Adalbert School’s favorites. The Fest Raffle features community to take part in — both be holding its annual parish festi- over 40 wonderful prizes, something following the 10 a.m. Mass. In spiritual and social. val Saturday, July 16, from 4-10 100th year of service in faith addition to delicious food and and love to the West Side. A for everybody. For the last several years p.m., with a Spanish Dance from The weekend concludes on refreshing beverages, there will the Pastoral Council has hosted 9 p.m. to midnight. The festival three-day celebration will be be face painting, balloon animals, held Friday through Sunday, Sunday with Mass at 11:30 a.m. to “Laity on the Lawn.” On July 12 will feature children’s games, live music and games. A pair of sea- July 29, 30 and 31, on the school be celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. the parish will gather at 6 p.m. for music from VanDyke Review son tickets for the 2011 Notre grounds. Rhoades. A pancake breakfast will a cookout and carry-in supper fol- (www.vandykerevue.org), and Dame football season will be Friday evening hosts a reception follow. Tickets are $5 in advance or lowed by a topic of the month. The a variety of Hungarian pastries, $6 at the door. raffled during the picnic. topic will be the new English trans- including kiefles and kolach. from 6-8 p.m. in the school hall. Beginning in late July, Parish Memory walk memorabilia exhibits, Tickets and additional informa- lation of the Roman Missal, with Also available will be Hungarian tion is available by calling Jean at Picnic tickets will go on sale follow- Brian MacMichael, director of the goulash and chicken paprikash, lan- a centennial raffle, recognition of ing Saturday and Sunday Masses at distinguished guests and more will (574) 855-3028 or by visiting www. Diocese Office of Worship. galo, Spanish foods, Ball Park hot St. Joseph. highlight the evening. Visitors may stadalbertschool.org. Advance ticket On Aug. 8, Father Phil DeVolder dogs, sausage, pop and adult bever- For more information or to pur- view the new school video and stu- sales are appreciated. of Sacred Heart Parish, Warsaw, ages. Due to the economy, prices chase ND football raffle tickets, call dent art work. Tickets are $25 and St. Adalbert School is located will share thoughts on the Language have been slashed. the St. Joseph Parish office at (574) include food and drinks. All pro- at 519 S. Olive St. just off Western of Christians. A 5 p.m. Polka Mass will 234-3134 or visit www.stjoeparish. ceeds benefit the scholarship fund. Ave. in South Bend. St. Michael will host a parish highlight the evening, offering the com. The party continues on Saturday picnic on Sunday, July 31. The opportunity to meet the parish’s new St. Joseph Catholic Church is with the Family Fest from noon to parish will meet at Price’s Pond in pastor, Father Kevin Bauman. St. louis Besancon opens located at the corner of Hill Street 6 p.m. Entertainment will include Plymouth. During the afternoon Information is available by call- and LaSalle Avenue in downtown Richard’s Magic Accordion, a pro- participation in national they will recognize and pray for St. ing (574) 255-1906, the parish office South Bend. gram on Polish history and culture, Michael students headed to World at (574) 287-1700, or visiting www. garage sale #: 25867 St. Adalbert’sColor(s): B/WBaile Folklórico (tra- Youth Day in Madrid, Spain. ourladyofhungary.com.Final Size: 6 x 8 Bleed: N St. Elizabeth’s Setonfest Paper: Fort Wayne Todayditional Misc: Mexican 14-8-Rolf dance Griffin in costume), NEW HAVEN — St. Louis Besancon Church on Lincoln set for Aug. 12-13 Highway, east of New Haven, will participate in the Lincoln Highway FORT WAYNE — St. Elizabeth Buy-Way Yard Sale Thursday, Aug. Ann Seton Parish will hold its 4, through Saturday, Aug. 6. This 19th annual Setonfest, Friday and sale stretches through four states and Saturday, Aug. 12-13. coincides with the World’s Longest Kicking off Setonfest Friday Yard Sale along U.S. 127 (from evening is an adult Wine and Beer Michigan to Alabama) intersecting Tasting Party from 7-11 p.m. Hors in our neighboring city, Van Wert, d’oeuvres from Catablu and live Ohio. The sale always draws hun- music by the Todd Phillips Trio, dreds of people. with Francie Zucco will be featured. St. Louis will rent 10x10 foot Saturday is Family Day begin- spaces with one 8-foot table in the ning at 8 a.m. with a 5K walk/run. parish hall to interested individuals From 3-7 p.m., attractions include Save big at home. And on the road. to sell their own garage sale items, children’s games/rides; a bake sale; crafts, produce, etc. The three-day competitive/skill games for teens; a Help us celebrate our cool new logo with a really cool offer. Right now, you can save up rental will be $25. 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july 3, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Educación Para el Ministerio Program graduates receive certificates

By lOURDES SIlvA sideration of Hispanic culture and initiation, of education in and language. celebration of the faith, open to The June 18 graduating the full range of charisms, ser- WARSAW — Bishop Kevin class was diverse in many ways vices and ministries, organized C. Rhoades congratulated the — culture, language, intergen- in a communal and responsible first participants to receive cer- erational Roman Catholics with way, capable of utilizing exist- tificates from the Educación a wide variety of backgrounds. ing movements of the apostolate, Para el Ministerio Program Many who received their attentive to the cultural diversity Saturday, June 18, at Our Lady of Education for Ministry certifi- of the people, open to pastoral Guadalupe Church and Diocesan cate rejoiced in their first gradu- projects which go beyond the Shrine in Warsaw. ation ever. The smiles, happiness individual parish, and alert to the Bishop Rhoades also cel- and joy inundated the Shrine of world in which they live.” ebrated Mass for the program Our Lady of Guadalupe, mak- “We are grateful to God and participants and their families. ing for an environment of true Mother Mary for the first gradu- The Mass was concelebrated by Eucharistic celebration. ating class of Educación Para el Society of Divine Word Father The Educación Para el Ministerio 2011, and are look- Jesús Briones, Holy Cross Father Ministerio Program is a joint ing foward to future participants J. Steele, Father Constantino collaboration by the Office for the greater glory of God’s Rocha and Father Eloy Jimenez. for Hispanic Ministry and the people,” said Lourdes Silva, The Educación Para Office of Catechesis, in response associate director of the Office of to bishop’s request. Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese pRovided by LouR des siLva el Ministerio Program in Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades poses for a photo with members of the Spanish has been a two-year pro- Blessed Pope John Paul II, in of Fort Wayne-South Bend. gram that has educated up to 100 his letter “Ecclesia en America,” Educación Para el Ministerio graduating class and staff members after a participants who attended classes wrote, “The parish must continue Mass at Our lady of Guadalupe Parish, Warsaw, on June 18. at the Archbishop Noll Catholic to be above all a Eucharistic com- Center. Comparable to the munity ... (which) implies that Education for Ministry program, parishes are to be welcoming the classes were offered with con- and fraternal, places of Christian Painting rededicated as part of Heritage Celebration at Sanctuary at St. Paul’s

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — in his country underscored the Leave it to Grandpa to put things Vatican City is the world’s small- urgent need for “real reforms” in in perspective. est state, but it’s still considered politics, economics and social life. the It was half way through our sec- twenty a diplomatic nerve center, a place Those reforms, he added, should ond annual Christmas party, and I where the universal Church meets be achieved without intolerance vatican was flitting around, refilling glasses something global politics. and violence. His words could and collecting empty plates. Most diplomacy is conducted be seen as an indirect reproach letter Preparing for the party had kept privately and quietly at the to the Syrian government, which me moving — wrapping presents, christina capecchi Vatican, but in early June several has cracked down on opposition baking shortbread cookies, string- events underscored the Vatican’s demonstrators, leaving thousands john thavis ing 3,200 white lights on our blue range of interests and the way it dead. spruce. Not exactly meditating to fishing at his cabin and watching goes about influencing policy. Pope Benedict spoke to the Silent Night. “Jeopardy” with Grandma. (She Pope Benedict XVI met June ambassadors about what he calls channels as well, both public and I brought some water to would be a brilliant contestant, he 9 with six new ambassadors from “human ecology,” an environ- private. Grandpa, sitting in the corner facing insists.) five continents, giving them a mental theme that has become Almost any day of the year, a everyone, and sat down beside him. He’s on his second pacemaker group talk and handing each a one of the defining issues of his Vatican representative is enun- “Look,” he instructed me, his and awaiting the birth of his third more personalized speech. These pontificate. One of his points was ciating the Church’s views in an blue eyes misty. “What do you see?” great grandchild. He began writing a are not “one size fits all” dis- that technological advances alone international forum. On June 8, I scanned the kitchen: nodding book called “Life Begins At 70.” courses; what the pope said, for cannot solve ecological problems, for example, a Vatican official and laughing. Then I looked at He’s come to love reading, and example, about the exploitation and indeed sometimes bring addressed the U.N. International Grandpa. Somehow he had stepped in March he wrote to World War II of natural resources in Ghana their own “social and ecological Labor Conference in Geneva and outside the scene and was observing P.O.W. Louie Zamperini, the subject touched a nerve in a country disasters.” He didn’t need to spe- offered an analysis on how struc- it from a distance. of Lauren Hillenbrand’s bestseller where the recent discovery of cifically mention Japan’s nuclear tural flaws in the global economy “No ill will,” he said, answer- “Unbroken.” oil and gas has led to a national catastrophe — it was already in are preventing the creation of ing his own question. “Everyone’s “God sure must have had a debate over resource manage- the minds of his listeners. new jobs worldwide. happy. You see love.” mission for you in life to put you ment. Papal speeches are important The Vatican has diplomatic In that moment, I glimpsed it through so much,” he wrote. “We Addressing the Syrian ambas- to Vatican diplomacy, but the too, rising above the particulars will probably never meet in this life sador, the pope said civil unrest Vatican works through other letter, page 13 and seeing the picture in broader but look forward to meeting you in strokes. Here we all were, shoveled God’s heaven.” out from the snow, marking another In May, Grandpa gave a toast at Humility, trust forges holy relationship Christmas together, bound by blood my cousin’s wedding. “May earth and by love, standing in the sacred and heaven mingle,” he told the space where duty meets desire. newlyweds. I’ve seen him cry at every the exiles as they came upon their analysis, is that insightful. Original It was the perfect Christmas gift, grandchild’s wedding, and that eve- homeland. It was a holy joy, based sin has robbed us of good vision. We to step outside the party like the ning, he found words for his tears. the on the thought that God had rescued all see a world, but it is a distorted Ghost of Christmas Present and In June, Grandpa turned 80. We them. He will continue to protect and unclear image. We are myopic, then reenter, relishing all the little celebrated on the second Saturday sunday them. One day, God will send a mes- thinking only of ourselves. To com- things that had seemed ordinary a of the month, which happened to siah who will enter the holy city of pound it all, we deny, or are oblivious moment before. be the day the cottonwood trees had gospel Jerusalem with great humility, seated to, our inadequacy. We exaggerate That is Grandpa’s magic. He has been buffeted by just enough heat on an ass. ourselves, making ourselves greater a painter’s grateful eye, sharpened 10 and just enough wind to unleash msgr. owen F. campion This image was to be a part of than we are. years ago by a heart attack. Surgeons their flossy seeds. Wrapped in cot- the event of Palm Sunday, actually We deceive ourselves. We trick patched the hole in his heart, and he ton clusters, they are designed to to occur many centuries later when ourselves into thinking that we can steadily recovered, embracing each travel long distances. Jesus entered Jerusalem. find the way on our own. We cannot. day as a gift from above. So is Grandpa. St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans Only God can show the way. Three years later, at 73, Grandpa To experience 80 years and 14th Sunday in provides the second reading. In it, Mercifully, happily for us, God taught himself to play clarinet, rejoice in each new day is his sin- Ordinary Time Paul repeats the theme so often given shows us the way in Jesus. Jesus not putting numbered tape on keys to gular joy. He has taught me that in his writings. Christians not only only leads us, but also gives us divine correspond with his fingering chart. heaven brushes earth — in paint Mt 11:25-30 follow Christ, or join Christ in their life itself. As true believers, we live in Within months he was playing strokes and clarinet notes, in writ- own walks through life, but the Lord Jesus, and the Lord lives in us. the second movement of Mozart’s ten words and spoken prayers, The Book of Zechariah provides becomes part of them. They become The key to attaining this relation- Clarinet Concerto. in first Communions, in every this weekend’s first biblical reading. part of Jesus. Christian discipleship ship is our humility, our trust in God. He is a dark-skinned, blue-eyed Communion. And when those Zechariah was of the priestly caste forges this strong a bond. We do not have to yearn for God artist, the fifth child of a Florentine moments happen, we hold them to and was born in Babylon during the The last reading is from St. without relief. God awaits our call. immigrant raised in the shadow of our hearts, never quite the same. time when many Jews were in forced Matthew’s Gospel. Jesus continually He loves us with an everlasting, per- the Duomo. exile in the Babylonian capital. When encountered persons very well edu- fect love. He will come to us. Thus, Grandpa spent his career paint- the exile ended, due to political cated in the Scriptures, but often they with Zechariah, we can rejoice that ing Catholic churches, refinishing Christina Capecchi is a freelance changes and Persia’s subjugation of opposed the Lord. It was a problem. the Lord comes to us. statues of saints and applying gold writer from Inver Grove Heights, Babylonia, he went to the Holy Land In the minds of many at the time, leaf. Now he is enjoying retirement, Minn. She can be reached at with his grandfather. they were regarded as the wisest in playing in the St. Paul Police Band, www.ReadChristina.com. It might be assumed that he was the society. either a youth or a young adult when Jesus had to insist that the wisest the nitty-gritty of our lives at home he made this trip, as few grandpar- in popular consensus were not the Fond farewell to and at work. ents at the time lived long enough to wisest after all. By contrast, the Lord Father Ryan’s Sunday Masses see their grandchildren reach middle READINGS Father Ryan says that humble and innocent chil- Sunday: Zec 9:9-10 Ps 145-1-2, 8-11 ended in a very different way than age. dren often can better see profound 13-14 Rom 8:9, 11-13 Mt 11:25-30 On Sunday, June 5, hundreds of other Masses that I have attended. Whatever his age, unless he was truths. Monday: Gn 28:10-22a Ps 91:1-4, Little Flower Church parishioners Just before the last blessing he would an infant too young to notice, and As to the critics, Jesus does not 14-15 Mt 9:18-26 attended a Mass of thanksgiving for stand up, pause and look over the this is unlikely, he would have seen, leave them to drown in the sea of congregation. “And this is your Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33 Ps 17:1-3, our retiring pastor, Holy Cross Father and probably was part of, the enthu- their own pride. Rather, the Lord Cornelius Ryan, who has served our homework for this week,” he would siasm of the people as they quit the reaches to them. The lesson is strong. 6-8, 15 Mt 9:32-38 parish community in South Bend for say. And in one short sentence he despised Babylon and began their God offers salvation even to those Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, close to nine years. Following the would suggest a daily prayer or activ- journey home. who reject it or see no need for it. 17-24a Ps 33:2-3 10-11 18-19 Mass was an old fashioned picnic- ity that was based on the Sunday Finally in the Holy Land, he But, they still must respond to this Mt 10:1-7 reception, where Father Ryan gave readings. And I’m sure that each devoted himself to the care and offer. Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; many of us an emotional bear hug. time Father Ryan did this a voice study of the Scriptures. Obviously, 45:1-5 Ps 105:16-21 Mt 10:7-15 We are going to miss him very came from heaven. It was Holy he saw himself, and was regarded, as reflection Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30 Ps 37:3-4, much. He had so many gifts that he Cross Father Joseph Payne, the 1937 a prophet. He met a violent death, shared with us. His most important founder of Little Flower Parish, say- being murdered, apparently, in the The Gospel this weekend pres- 18-19, 27-28, 39-40 Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a gift for me, however, was his Sunday ing, “Right on, Cornelius!” temple precincts themselves. ents facts indispensable to Christian Don grooms Ps 105:1-4, 6-7 Mt 10:24-33 homilies. They were always very This weekend’s reading captures doctrine and to achieving Christian practical. He knew how to apply the south Bend this great joy and enthusiasm of holiness. None of us, in the last meaning of the Sunday readings to July 3, 2011 commentary 13 Making your mark SCRIPTURE SEARCH here it was — “Angela,” story closet and he wrote, “David Gospel for July 3, 2011 written on the front of the and Theresa Thomas 1987 to Matthew 11:25-30 Tpeanut butter jar. When I 1993. Thanks for the memories” asked my six year old why she in indelible pen. Then we left. everyday Following is a word search based on the Gospel did it, she stopped what she was We never really stop want- reading for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle doing and said simply, “I wanted ing to leave a mark, do we? We catholic A: a prayer of Jesus to instruct his followers. The everyone to know I was going all want to make our claims, our to eat peanut butter.” When she marks on the world. We want words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. wrote her name on the sheets a others to know that we were here, theresa a. thomas few years ago, I had asked a sim- that we did something. Authors HEAVEN EARTH HIDDEN ilar question. “Why did you write write books, sometimes, with the THESE THINGS REVEALED GRACIOUS your name on there?” The answer hope of leaving something that of his days at Tojimbo Cliffs, a HANDED OVER BY MY FATHER EXCEPT then had been, “I don’t know. ... I extends beyond their natural life- venue where many despondent ANYONE REVEAL COME TO ME was there.” time. In fact, entire civilizations people come to commit suicide. ALL YOU GIVE YOU REST MY YOKE It’s not the first time one of have left monuments and other He simply observes the people LEARN HUMBLE HEART our children has made his or her stately physical structures in who come to the cliff. When EASY BURDEN LIGHT mark on an item in our home. order to state their existence and he notices someone alone who With nine children, over the “leave something” for posterity. appears distraught or anxious years I’ve found names written While physical marks are one he approaches that person and A GENTLE YOKE practically everywhere — on the type of leaving evidence of one’s engages in conversation, often walls, in books, on the sidewalk, preventing the life-ending action presence, there are other intan- GXMAGRAC I OUS and on shower doors, among gible ways of making a mark. the person came to commit. His other places. Sometimes the “Making a name for oneself” is simple action has left a profound I BYHEAVENJGE names are bold and large. Other one expression of this, but in fact, mark on the world, in the lives times, they are tiny. It doesn’t every single thing we do leaves a of those he has saved and in the VUYUKLEARNEX seem to bother the kids that mark of some kind on the world. lives of those who will now come EROMNEDD I HNC they’re found out automatically Like a pebble in a pond which into contact with those he has by signing their names. They creates a ripple, every word we saved. YDKBYAHHNAOE somehow seem to need to say, say, every task we undertake, One of my favorite movies OEELLFTPLMYP “I’m here. I was here.” Or “This affects others around us in some is “It’s a Wonderful Life” where is mine.” Writing one’s name on way. Everything we do, for good George Bailey finds out what the UNREVEALEDNT something denotes ownership ... or for naught, affects others and world would be like without him. REEASYYTANAH or simply signifies one’s undeni- thus directly or indirectly affects It turns out, there are many lives able presence. society. that the simple but good George EADEJOONHJPG has touched, lives who would be The day my husband and I I remember seeing a cartoon SRHGUMTRAEH I moved out of our very first house that depicted a boss yelling at a unalterably different had he never we went up into the small, walk- man, who went home and then been born. TTNAELAEVERL What about us? What kind of in closet on the second floor of snapped at his wife, who was then GHANDEDOVERX the tiny Cape Cod home, and impatient with their child, who mark are we making in our little squeezed into it together. My then kicked the dog. It’s a domi- circle of the universe? Each of us © 2011 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com husband had remembered writ- no effect and the default mode of comes into contact with a unique ing “David Thomas was here” human nature — to react in kind group of people and we have a on the basement wall in his old unless we make conscious choices unique area of influence. What childhood home as a kid, and to do otherwise. will be our mark for posterity?  55 __ true God that gave us the idea for what The ripple effect can also be he 56 Jinx we were about to do. We looked positive. One kind word can start  57 ___ Park, Colo. briefly at one another in the dim the domino of kindness and we Theresa Thomas can be reached 58 Singular possessive. 25 watt light emanating from won’t know until life’s end the at TheresaThomasEveryday ross ord 59 Corruption 12345678 9 10 11 the old bulb. And then I giggled true effect of one considerate and [email protected]. Her book  60 Ill-natured 61 ’s nephew ... and handed him a pen. There caring gesture. “Stories for the Homeschool 12 13 14

we sat, together, slouched in that Yukio Shige is a retired Heart” can be ordered on 15 16 17 teeny, slanted ceiling second- Japanese man who spends most Amazon.com  18 19 20 21 1 Honk 22 23 24 Department. The Vatican is also a place of 2 National capital Last year, Valls Noyes saw confluence for social, political 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 3 Join by heating 4 Murderer her behind-the-scene role sud- and religious issues like human 33 34 35 36 LETTER 5 Friend denly go public with the release trafficking, human rights, inter- 37 38 39 40 6 Wading bird of WikiLeaks cables from the faith cooperation, peace initia- continueD From page 12 41 42 43 7 Earring locales embassy. The confidential reports tives and health care, she said. In 8 Sufferings 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 covered topics ranging from sex addition to its official diplomatic 9 Space agency relations with 178 countries, a abuse to Catholic-Anglican rela- arm, the Vatican includes innu- 52 53 54 55 10 ’s garden number that has nearly doubled tions, and many had her name merable agencies that deal with 56 57 58 11 Jesus sat in to preach over the past 30 years. About on them. One memo described the ethical and practical aspects 19 Hog did 80 of those countries have their the Vatican secretary of state, of these and other questions. 59 60 61 21 Public school buildings 23 Old-fashioned Dads embassies in Rome, which makes Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, as Rome is also a crossroads of © 2011 www.tri-c-a-publications.com the city an ideal listening post. 25 Look but do not _ _ _ a “yes man” unlikely to bring Church movements, lay groups Based on these readings: Zech 9:9-10; Rom 8:9, 26 Wing That’s one reason why the U.S. the pope bad news. (Cardinal and religious orders, many of 11-13; Mt 11:25-30 and Is 55:10-11; Rom 8: 18-23; 27 Mutilate Embassy to the Holy See has his- Bertone said later he was proud which are actively engaged in Mt 13: 1-23 28 Note of debt torically been one of the largest to be the pope’s “yes man.”) international affairs. 30 Positive vote and most active diplomatic mis- This was not pleasant reading For Valls Noyes and other  24 Herod was, like a fox 31 Cozy room sions. 25 Japanese warrior 32 Fast plane in the Vatican Secretariat of State. U.S. embassy officials, one of the 1 Banished along This summer, U.S. In the end, however, publication most rewarding areas of U.S.- 29 Gabs 35 North northeast with horse 33 Zeal 38 Tragic prince Ambassador to the Vatican of the cables did not do serious Vatican cooperation has been on 4 Dropped the drink 34 Knows the Father Miguel Diaz is losing some key 40 Smooth damage to U.S.-Vatican relations, the human trafficking issue. The 9 Nebraska abbr. 36 Have these but 42 Jesus will do for dead people as they rotate out to new mainly because they reflected a embassy has sponsored major 12 Compass point don’t see 44 Danish physicist assignments. One of them is real desire to learn the Vatican’s conferences on trafficking and, 13 work hard 37 Lord of Heaven 45 Margarine Julieta Valls Noyes, who served as positions and consider the impact more generally, on the role of 14 Come to me all and ___ 46 Barber’s call deputy chief of mission for three on U.S. policy. faith communities in develop- who ____ 39 Balm of Gilead is one 47 Poor as in have-___ years and who, during a hiatus At a farewell reception in ment. 15 Annex 41 Holds wheat kernels 49 Labor 16 Excuse 43 Shade tree 50 Not out of between ambassadors in 2009, June, Valls Noyes explained why “It’s been an amazing three 17 Rule from sea to ___ prepared the visit of President 44 Feudal serf 51 Come to me and the Vatican is so important for years. If there’s one lesson I’ve 18 Dumpy 48 Active Barack Obama to Pope Benedict. find ____ international diplomacy. For one learned, it’s that people of faith 20 Adhesive 52 Bravo 54 Apostles used to fish She’s going to Washington to thing, she said, it has one of the and good will can move moun- 22 Representative 53 Daniel was in their den assume a major position, deputy largest diplomatic corps in the tains,” she said. executive secretary at the State world. answer Key can be found on page 15

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CatholiC Cross Country Camp offered Father Jonathan P. Meyers, assistant track coach of Jennings County Public High School, will be conducting a Catholic Cross Country Camp at Muscatatuck County Park, located in Jennings County, just east of Seymour. The cross country camp, “C-4 Explosive,” will be an authentic camping experience to be held from July 12-16. Young men entering ninth through 12 grade are eligible to participate. The camp includes five days and four nights, rustic sleep accommodations, three meals a day and snacks. The camp is open to Catholics and non-Catholics alike; however there will be Sports daily Mass and devotions. marian finishes as state baseball runner-up AncillA golf tournAment teeS off

Samuels’ bouncer to third was But Crawfordsville’s offense By C huC k freeBy thrown up the right-field line, was relentless. Minks set a state allowing Parker to score. Samuels finals record with his second INDIANAPOLIS — It was a then stole home on a missed homer of the contest, a two-run sense of déjà vu for Marian base- squeeze bunt to give the Knights shot in the 6th, to make it an 8-3 ball coach Tim Prister ... one that a 2-0 lead. game. Meanwhile, Crawfordsville he would rather not relive. Crawfordsville answered pitcher Cory Rice stayed true For the second time in four immediately against Marian to the form that earned him 13 years, Crawfordsville beat Marian pitcher Taylor Krugh. Jordan wins this season, fanning seven. in the Class 3-A state champi- Jackson slammed a two-out, RBI He held a Marian lineup, which onship game, this time by an double off the left field wall to batted .363 for the season, to just 8-3 count at Victory Field in put the Athenians on the board. three hits. Indianapolis. Two pitches later, Chris Minks “All the credit in the world “I’m just really disappointed blasted a high fastball over the goes to Rice,” stated Prister gra- for our kids,” Prister said. “They left-center field fence to put ciously. “He wasn’t as dominant have been just absolutely phe- Crawfordsville ahead, 3-2. as (Cameron) Hobson was three nomenal the second half of the Marian was hurt again by years ago, but he did a great job season. For the last couple of two-out runs in the fourth inning, of keeping us off-stride by chang- weeks, we’ve said it would be as Hobson and Jackson pro- ing speeds.” because the team was better than duced back-to-back RBIs, widen- Marian had one last chance us, not because we weren’t pre- ing the lead to 5-2. The Knights in the 7th, loading the bases, but Provided by AncillA college pared. Today, Crawfordsville was got one of those runs back in the fly outs by Parker and Samuels The 16th annual Ancilla College Golf Tournament teed better than Marian High School.” bottom of the frame. Alex Ehrlich ended the title quest. Marian jumped to the lead in dropped Krugh’s fly ball to right The Knights finish a terrific off on Monday, June 13, at the Plymouth Country Club, the bottom of the second. After for a three-base error, and Krugh season with a record of 26-8. with 40 teams taking part in the festivities to help raise a Chase Parker walk, Corey scored on a wild pitch. money for the school. The tournament raised nearly a reliable source for all your service needs in Gator Gallop 5k run/ $21,000 for the Annual Fund to support student grants the diocese of fort Wayne-south Bend Walk takes entries and scholarships. Those who attended were treated to a dinner and had the opportunity to bid on various items, Prepare your YODER — The 11th Annual home for the Gator Gallop 5K Run/Walk will including Notre Dame football tickets. There was also be held Saturday, July 30, 7-10 a number of raffle items that were given away over the upcoming GENERAC p.m. at St. Aloysius Church, STORM GENERATORS Yoder. Registration and packet course of the day and everyone took home a door prize. In Sales & Service pickup will be from 6-7 p.m. all, over $10,000 donated by 79 area businesses and indi- SEASON in the school gym. Entries are with an Call Mitch Steffen now being accepted. Additional viduals was auctioned off or given away. The team of, from automatic Parishioner, information is available at www. left, Cliff Myers, Terri Myers, Lynn Hartman and Justin St. Fort Wayne orgsites.com/in/gatorgallop. Gator back-up Gallop T-shirts are guaranteed to Murphy, took home the top honors with a score of 55. GENERATOR! 260-403-7794 all who preregister by July 29.

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July 3, 2011 T o d a y ’ s CaT h o l i C 15 resT in peaCe Auburn Huntington South Bend What’s happening? Jerry T. Alger, Fred John Gill, 80, Rita Baran, 58, 85, Immaculate Ss. Peter and Paul St. Stanislaus Conception Mishawaka Deloras M. Bloom, 79, What’s happening carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Culver Catherine Floridia, 90, St. Matthew Cathedral announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Margaret A. Hurford, St. Monica John J. Chrobot, 91, 60, St. Mary of the Lake Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Alberta N. DeVliegher, Holy Family or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Decatur 92, St. Monica Beverly A. Connell, 72, Hillis M. Colchin, 91, call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Lorraine, A. DeCloedt, St. Matthew Cathedral St. Mary 77, St. Joseph Michael J. Fogarty, 47, Elkhart Knights plan fish fry Mary L. O’Connor, 82, St. Hedwig 1951 will have a 60th class Garrett, St. Joseph — 9 a.m.; Juliette C. Ronzone, 89, Fort Wayne — The Knights of reunion on Saturday, Oct. 15, at New Haven, St. John — 6:55 St. Joseph St. Vincent de Paul Columbus Council 451, 601 the Knights of Columbus Hall, a.m.; Monroeville, St. Rose — Lucille Van Paris, 89, Bertha C. Bentkowski, St. Patrick Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on 601 Reed Road. Mass at 5 p.m. 8:10 a.m.; Warsaw, Sacred Heart Fort Wayne 89, St. Joseph Friday, July 1, from 5-7:30 p.m. will be followed by buffet dinner. — 8 a.m.; North Manchester, St. Mary Ann Bobay, 94, John P. Kosinski, 87, The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for Cost is $30 per person. For infor- Robert — 8 a.m. St. Charles Borromeo children 12 and under. mation, call Rosie at (260) 483- Georgia B. Crauder, 92, St. Adalbert St. Joseph 6383 or Tony at (260) 484-2233. Mary Ann Boyer, 82, Joseph Moriarty, 90, Knights plan fish fry St. Therese Julia M. Bupp, 94, Little Flower Little Flower holy hour South Bend — The Knights of St. Bavo Columbus Council 5521, 61533 Fort Wayne — Deacon Ben Marie J. Smeltzley, Our Beatrice A. Ditlinger, S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish Muhlenkamp will celebrate the he Ladyhe of Good Hope Frank Canarecci Sr.,he 93, 84, Little Flower fry on Friday, July 1, from 5-7 Little Flower Holy Hour at St. St. Bavo p.m. Adults $8, children (5-12) Mother Theodore Guérin Chapel ross ord David P. Dickmeyer, Maryross M. Hardig,ord 78, $3. Chicken strips for $8 and on Tuesday, July 5, at 7 p.m. to   87, St. Charlesross  ordMonroeville Christ the King      pray for priests and vocations. Borromeo shrimp for $8.50 will be avail- Billie Jo Oberley, 38, David W. Keck, 59, able. Deacon Ben is assisting at St. BOW S P I L T N E B COST ESPSt. GMT Rose AMEN PS I SAN John the Baptist Parish, Fort ESE LABOR ADO ODORSHarold H. Heine, TA 85, I ROE POLOSt. HOOT John the Baptist A L A hidden treasures rummage sale Wayne. ELL AL I B I SEA GETATCUTONESt. Therese Notre Dame TOFU OPUS RAM Ronald A. Schubert, 65, Bristol — St. Mary of the PODGY SEALANT GUM LEAVENBrother Thomas GAMES F I RE Raymond W. Sorg, 82, St. Joseph Annunciation Parish will have First saturday devotions REP SLY SUR I NAM OBEYG. Krieter, CSC,ALPACA 67, EPA St. Joseph Hessen- a Hidden Treasures rummage The First Saturday Devotions on SAMURA I SCADS EP I C J ESUSBasilica of theV Sacred ERT IMatthew GO J. YOGA Dennin, 50, ELAN SON EYES ASPCassel SODAS BEN sale Friday and Saturday, July July 2, will be held at these loca- Heart ETA DEBUTSt. Matthew Cathedral ARE EARTH UNGUENT SPR IG WOKE SYL I I NHALER 8 and 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., tions: Fort Wayne, St. Charles — George Lueken, 82, in Annunciation Hall, 411 W. 8 a.m.; Sacred Heart — 7:30 a.m. EAR E LM FREE CAB IHenry NET Frederick ACEHarriet KOREANBajdek, 98, PSt. ICharles ECES Borromeo S I S Vistula St. (English Mass) and 11:30 a.m. BONDMAN AST I R Frigon, 76, BasilicaWH of I PSt. TW Casimir I N E (Latin Mass). Our Lady of the OL E L I ONS ONE REFKaren K. Morning, DOG 60, ADOBEthe Sacred HeartHAL THEN NODE OLE BYE SOWER Central Catholic class of ‘51 plans reunion Angels Oratory — 9 a.m.; Albion, HEX ESTES I TS Sacred Heart ONE WRonald I ND A. Schubert, ADEN 65, Fort Wayne —The Central Blessed Sacrament — 8 a.m.; ROT TESTY LOT FDR YAM METSister M. E JaniceADO Zwicki, OCTSt. Joseph SEND Catholic High School class of Arcola, St. Patrick — 7:15 a.m.; © 2011 Tri-C-A Publications Sera Ann Fisher,© 65, 201 1 Tri-C-ACSC, Publications 88, Our Lady of © 2011 Tri-C-A Publications St. Jude Loretto Gertrude M. Rose, 82, St. Matthew Cathedral Ashley M. Weimer, 21, Carol R. Kennedy, 95, Seeking Director of Operations St. Jude Basilica of the Sacred Jeanne H. Sommers, Heart 86, Holy Cross Sue DiGregory, 85, Redeemer Radio, a all FCC regulations St. John the Baptist Roanoke Irene M. Wcisel, 90, non-profit, Catholic • Production and supervision of all long and Stanley J. St. Stanislaus Radio Group is seeking a short form local messages Goshen Prezbindowski, 89, Director of Operations for • All live and remote broadcasts Ana L. Romero, 37, Yoder St. Joseph its advanced information • Equipment maintenance, repair of broadcast St. Viola P. Smith, 100, systems environment. transmission and studio production equipment St. Aloysius This position is a technically oriented position with assistance of technicalhe volunteers he he combining best practices of advanced radio and contract engineer in an advance station operations / production management telecommunications/data centerross environment ord ross ord ross ord and a traditional chief technology position.    DIRECTOR  OF Requirements: SSW CRAN HEN H I M R AMP P AW S ASP HARSH POT The candidate must have a passion for the • Practicing Catholic Ain Lfull I communion AERO with HERO ADE EM I T EV I L BTU ALATE OB I Catholic Faith, will love being part of a team the church GAL EVEN EZRA SEEReligious N I NA S I LO EducationBAR VISOR OIL while contributing to the success of something • Four year bachelor’sATLASES degree in Information FLESH PAT I ENTImmaculate COVET ConceptionAGREE Church, PROPHET TWO S I S LTM YEA larger than him/herself. Systems/Technology or relatedMAL business M I LK a parish of nearly 1450 families, in Celina, Ohio, experience equivalentUSHER FOR I CE F LUE TEA AFT THELORD SLAVE MEAN KEY SAAR OATMEALCOOKseeks an energetic, faith-filled I Director E LEVI of Religious SIN Education. EVIL This person will work independently while • Demonstrated 4+ yearsPA of L systems WED work OCHR E EWEA minimum ARC of a Bachelor’s WARN Degree inCREPE religious education GENTEEL or related positively managing relationships with staff, experience FROG FF A field is preferredI RK for SSE this full-time position. PrimarySSE responsibilities WET volunteers, vendors and contractors. He/she will S I MON SOF T E S T Ainclude L G O Parish L School S E T of D Religion, OW N CatechistSTEEPLE Formation, Adult AER I E actively manage multiple project timelines to ARAB ETU I RAY MEANFormation and SAVE Sacramental PEA PreparationAHA programs. 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Salary and benefits are in accord with archdiocesan • Implementing technical expansion plans Fort Wayne, IN 46815 standards. Resumes and references should be sent by July 15, 2011 to: of Redeemer Radio into a multi station environment with the assistance of a Or email to: [email protected] volunteer technical team Religious Education Search Committee • Technical aspects of bringing programs and For more complete information visit: www. Church announcements to air and compliant with RedeemerRadio.com 229 West Anthony Street, Celina, Ohio 45822 [email protected] 16 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC July 3, 2011 bcX retreat teens serve in their own back yard

By DIaNe FReeBy “lectio divina.” with the Lord and let Him speak to “I reflect on the readings of the you.” day,” smiled Bishop Rhoades, wav- That summed up the bcX mis- NOTRE DAME — “When you ing his copy of Magnificat magazine. sion of being present to the Lord, help others, it’s just a good feeling.” “If possible, I go into a chapel or a then making His presence known to Brian Trahin was among 80 church, but sometimes I just pray in others. young people from around the my room. I read the Scripture pas- “You gotta try things, you gotta diocese who had more than “just a sage slowly and silently, asking the be willing to serve,” added Trahin. good feeling” after spending five Holy Spirit to help me pray. When “If you don’t, you’ll never know. I days serving others in their own I’m reading Scripture I’m listening to guarantee, when you see the people back yard as part of the bcX Servant the voice of God! If one or two sen- you’re helping, you’ll know you’ve Leadership retreat. tences hit me, I repeat those words made a difference in their lives.” “We were at the Center for the as if they’re addressed to me. Just be Homeless, and there was this fam- ily with five little kids,” recalled Bishop Kevin C. Trahin, who made his first bcX Rhoades celebrated retreat last year and will be a junior Mass June 24 with at Bishop Dwenger High School in the 80 participants Fort Wayne. “We just ran around of the bcX Servant with them, giving them shoulder Nate pR oulx Leadership retreat at rides. Their mom was happy. Their bcX participants sort cans of food at a South Bend area food bank. the holy Cross College. situation wasn’t the best, but they group participated in the bcX Servant Leadership retreat last week. could still see hope and have a good Bishop Rhoades time. They had a bright outlook, even suggested that though things were desperate. I know ences (readers can check out the bcX rewards that the young people I’m more fortunate, and sometimes blogs at www.diocesefwsb.org/bcx/ came out of use “lectio divina” I feel less hopeful. That makes me BCX_Blogs_2011.html). it. We didn’t More to reflect on the realize that even though these people “They go to a different site each always see photos are Scriptures. holy Cross have it worse, they can still have a day, so hopefully they get three dif- direct results, available at College students www.diocesefwsb.org good positive outlook on life.” ferent types of service experience,” but it felt served as leaders and The name “bcX” refers to “b”ing said Black. “We try to make sure good know- facilitators, and with Christ for others and “c”ing Christ one has direct contact with those ing we could retreat participants, in those they serve. A collaboration we’re serving. We teach them that help somebody out.” spent their days serv- of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South even when they don’t see the people During the evenings, teens were Bend and Holy Cross College that they’re still helping. If they do immersed in strong catechesis and ing South Bend-area Campus Ministry, the mission trip is yard work, they’re beautifying where community. In addition to evening ministries and chari- designed to let young people experi- these people live. One of the groups Mass, they participated in a rosary table organizations. ence a lifestyle of service. shared how they were sorting cans walk to the grotto at the University of “We’ve done leadership retreats at a food bank. They never saw the Notre Dame. There, they spent time Joe RoMie in the past where we’ve focused on people who would receive it, but in private prayer with opportunity prayer, the sacraments, catechesis,” they were praying for the people who for confession. Thursday night was explained Cindy Black, director of donated the food and also those who devoted to Eucharistic Adoration. AREA fAiTH LEADERS PROmOTE Youth Ministry for the diocese. “But would end up consuming the food. “Adoration was really touching,” the one component we were really So it just showed this whole com- remembered Trahin, noting the mix AmERiCAN RED CROSS bLOOD DRivE missing was service. This allows us munion, this body of Christ coming of prayer and song. “I really heard to have a comprehensive event that together. That was awesome.” God talking to me and telling me allows us to go into every aspect of Anna Wilcoxson, a junior-to-be at that this is good for me, it’s really what our faith life should be.” Saint Joseph’s High School in South developing my Catholic faith. I really With Holy Cross College students Bend, said she enjoyed her first bcX needed that.” serving as leaders and facilitators, retreat. During his homily Friday, Bishop participants stayed in dorms and “It was a great experience,” Rhoades expanded on the prayer spent their days serving alongside beamed Wilcoxson as she and her experiences of young people, sharing South Bend-area ministries and friends left the closing Mass, cel- an answer he gave when a student

charitable organizations. In the after- ne of Sebratedhri by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades recently asked him how the bishop onal noons the young people returned Ntoa ti on Friday. “We got to go out and prays. He suggested the young eth campus to blog about their experi- helplizab the community and we saw people might also try a method called St. E on Set Ann

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