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St. Joseph Retreat On the path and Conference Center nears opening to peace

The St. Joseph Retreat Papal visit intended and Conference Center in Tipton is expected to to help Colombians open for retreats later take next steps this month. The longtime motherhouse of the Sis- By Cindy Wooden ters of St. Joseph of Tip- Catholic News Service ton was purchased by the Lafayette diocese in April VATICAN CITY (CNS) — 2016 to serve as its new Pope Francis had promised retreat and conference to visit Colombia once a center. At left: A mural is peace accord was in place, but his visit planned for measured for the center’s Copyright Catholic renovated chapel. (Photo Sept. 6-10 is less about con- News Service provided) gratulations than about consolidation. Inside this edition: “He Find the entire Meet Stephen Keller, the comes tocontent in your center’s new director of take the weekly print facilities, on Page 4. first stepsubscription! with us,” said the bishops of Colombia Passing on the faith: ‘Disciples make disciples’ in a docu- ment Pope Francis By Caroline B. Mooney she said. “Disciple- 2017 Symposium our Catholic schools are not designed to The Catholic Moment ship is a way of life sponsored by the making disciples anymore prepare people for the and has no fixed diocesan Office of — they are not even making pope’s visit. CARMEL — “New para- beginning and end- Catechesis. pew sitters,” she said. “... In the Gospel of St. John, digms are emerging in the point. Catechesis, on Director of new The model has to change. If the apostle Peter is the first Church,” Julianne Stanz told the other hand, does. evangelization for we keep doing what we to enter the empty tomb directors of religious educa- We have been con- the Diocese of Green have always been doing, we after Jesus’ resurrection, the tion, adult faith formation ducting catechesis Bay and a consultant are going to keep getting bishops wrote. In a similar and pastoral associates within a classroom- to the U.S. bishops’ what we have always been way, St. Peter’s successor, recently at St. Elizabeth Ann based, school-driven Julianne Committee on Cate- getting — that 70 percent of the pope, will visit Colom- Seton Parish. model.” Stanz chesis and Evange- our Catholics are not going bia, which they described as “Transmission of the faith Stanz presented lization, Stanz is a to come to Mass or engage “a terrible tomb” that “has is not primarily a catecheti- “Transformational Ministry: nationally known author, with us at all. been crushed with armed cal endeavor — it is a disci- Missionary Discipleship speaker and retreat leader. pleship-oriented endeavor,” Pathways Within,” at the “Religious education and (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 11)

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“Some people God has designated in the mission. lives were pilgrimages through church to be, first, apostles; second, There are many New Testament change. Today, our best efforts focus prophets; third, teachers; then, mighty citations that treat the stewardship of on the mission to preach Christ, and to deeds; then, gifts of healing, assis- money, property and priorities. care for neighbors as the Lord wills. September 10 tance, administration, and vari- While Senior’s is not the first In the past few years, there are two 23rd Sunday eties of tongues” (1 Cor 12:28). book on the subject, it accounts documents that express these goals. in Ordinary Time for contemporary social influ- The first is the pastoral statement by Cycle A Readings: Father Donald Senior, an ences that shape ministry, the the Catholic bishops of Indiana called eminent Scripture scholar, asks secular workplace, finance, “Poverty at the Crossroads.” The sec- how administration got tagged fund raising and mission plan- ond is our diocesan statement on pas- as the evil twin of real min- ning. toral planning, “Uniting in Heart.” 1) Ezekiel 33:7-9 istry. He reflects on some reli- I have my own administra- These are not records of past accom- 2) Romans 13:8-10 gious groups in the United tive functions to fulfill in our plishments, but statements of a living 3) Gospel: Matthew 18: States who assert that any “local church” which is the church. When people ask about my 15-20 institutionalized church has diocese. My responsibility is to vision for our local church, I refer first Bishop parted ways with the true our overall activity, and to to these before other documents or Monday, Sept. 11 Timothy L. Christ. From this start, he assisting everyone, with the encyclicals. They are accessible at our 1) Colossians 1:24 to 2:3 diocesan Web site (www.dol-in.org), introduces a 157-page book Doherty expert and wise counsel of oth- 2) Gospel: Luke 6:6-11 titled “The Gift of Administra- ers, to express the diocesan and they harmonize with Father tion: New Testament Founda- mission. This is the Catholic Senior’s stated outlook: tions for the Vocation of Administra- textbook understanding of the Church. “... I believe our biblical heritage has Tuesday, Sept. 12 tive Service” (Liturgical Press, 2016). We are one church on more than 65 a lot to say to us. Planning is not just a 1) Colossians 2:6-15 As I mentioned last week, the love of campuses. (There are scores more loca- necessity imposed by common sense, 2) Gospel: Luke 6:12-19 God is central to Catholic life. This tions when we number, for example, but like the notion of mission itself, week I want to highlight administra- St. Vincent de Paul sites and Catholic has deep roots in our biblical and the- Wednesday, Sept. 13 tion as it enables missionary disciple- health-care ministries. These are not ological heritage. The whole Bible tilts 1) Colossians 3:1-11 ship. directly administered by my offices.) toward the future. In fact, the entire 2) Gospel: Luke 6:20-26 The book was mailed to each of our Decisions about how we go forward ethical teaching of the Bible could be priests. More recently, it was distrib- are rarely simple, necessarily requiring summed up in the formula: striving to Thursday, Sept. 14 uted to the parish business managers the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, live now by the future we most Feast of the Exaltation who meet regularly. The school princi- brave commitments, and the sacrifice earnestly desire to see. ... pals received theirs at the end of that missionary discipleship requires. “To move an institution and its of the Holy Cross August. The members of the Diocesan Our Tradition gives us life, but we are resources toward the future required 1) Numbers 21:4b-9 Finance Council will have copies by not mere conservators. The history of by its mission takes great effort and is 2) Philippians 2:6-11 the time you read this. It is an encour- the Church in Indiana is one of migra- one of the most demanding of admin- 3) Gospel: John 3:13-17 aging biblical survey about how tions. It is a chronicle of forward-look- istrative responsibilities” (p. 59). administration relates to our baptismal ing leaders, ordained and lay, whose Friday, Sept. 15 1) Hebrews 5:7-9 or 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14 The Sisters of Providence Outside the Holy Land: A hours at 812-357-6501. The 2) Gospel: John 19:25-27 of Saint Mary-of-the- PEOPLE & Global Journey in Search of Peter and Viola Dolle Lec- or Luke 2:33-35 Woods invite persons of PLACES Sacred Space.” The lecture ture on Church Art and all faith traditions to will begin at 7 p.m. CDT in Architecture was estab- attend their upcoming St. Bede lished by Saint Meinrad Saturday, Sept. 16 workshop “The Name of Theater on alumnus Adam Dolle to 1) 1 Timothy 1:15-17 God is Love and Mercy.” the Saint commemorate the lives of 2) Gospel: Luke 6:43-49 The workshop will take Meinrad his parents. place from 9:30 a.m. to campus. 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. Nicholson Reservations continue to be 23, in the Providence Hall more mercy and more jus- lives and accepted for a Legion of The Catholic Moment Conference Room. 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The Register online at Events. don, Cooper Union School will conclude after Mass at COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST: workshop will be facili- SistersofProvidence.org or of Architecture and Cran- 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. Sarah L. Murphy tated by Sister Mary by calling 812-535-2952 or brook Academy of Art, he The weekend will include Address all correspondence to: Montgomery. “The lives e-mailing jfrost@spsmw. is currently an associate conferences presented by The Catholic Moment and teachings of Pope org. professor at the School of Brother Pedura Fonseka, P.O. Box 1603, Lafayette, IN 47902 Francis, St. Mother the Art Institute of Chica- OSB, celebration of Mass, 765-742-2050 e-mail: [email protected] Theodore and St. Francis The annual Dolle Lecture go. He has been a guest opportunities for confes- Shipping address for packages: are based on their love on Church Art and Archi- professor at the universi- sion, vespers, tours of the 610 Lingle Ave., Lafayette, IN 47901 relationship with God tecture will ties of Edinburgh, London, archabbey and more. Room Published weekly except the second Who is Love (1 John be held Michigan, Houston and rates are $75 for a single or and fourth weeks in July and August and the last week in December. 4:16),” Sister Mary said. Tuesday, Cornell. The lecture is free $95 for a double per night. Subscription price: “The lives of these two Sept. 12, at and open to the public. Meal prices are $8 per per- $27 per year; $.75 per copy great saints and Pope Saint Mein- Parking will be available son per meal. 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(Continued from Page 1) Julianne out ahead of what the Holy Stanz Spirit was doing in our “Many parishes have a speaks at lives,” Ponchak said. “When culture focused on mainte- the 2017 we surrendered to the Holy nance and we need to move Sympo- Spirit, a whole new world into mission,” Stanz said. sium opened up to us. The Holy “Maintenance looks at struc- spon- Spirit led us to where we are tures and policies, asking sored today because we opened up.” how to get all those people by the out there into the church. “I am really grateful to diocesan Mission takes the Scriptures have been part of the 2017 Office of and asks how to send the Symposium with the very people here out there. The Catech- energetic and passionate paradigm has moved from esis. Julianne Stanz,” said Janice ‘Come and learn’ to ‘Go and Storey, pastoral associate at teach.’” (Photo by St. Ambrose and St. Mary She said that there are a Caroline parishes in Anderson. lot of natural evangelization B. “Every moment that she initiatives in the Church that Mooney) spoke was full of nuggets of are being “outsourced.” inspiring action-focused “The local culture of a suggestions for sharing the parish is going to determine kerygma with everyone we a lot of its own next steps. “Of that generation, 89 who have gone through asked to pray for someone meet, in everything we do. You can bring people in for percent will never choose RCIA will not be in church. and pray with them at that As missionary disciples that, but resources and pro- any faith formation for their RCIA holds enormous minute — would that charged with passing on the grams are just a springboard. children,” Stanz said. “Those potential for us. change the culture in our faith in various ways, we Disciples make disciples. parents who are bringing “God’s grace is always parishes? Yes. Sharing heard that formation must “Jesus had a very specific their children to religious moving and there are huge prayer is difficult because aim at transforming hearts methodology for disciple- education classes and opportunities for us,” she it’s about getting real. If you and that religion is not a sub- making that we are rediscov- Catholic schools are choos- said. “How do we keep peo- can’t pray with someone ject, it is a way of life. ering as Catholics,” Stanz ing to do something their ple Catholic? Liturgy and the one-on-one, how can you “I learned a great deal said. “We are moving from a own peers are not doing. sacraments, religious educa- profess faith to someone you during this day and left ener- cookie-cutter approach to a “At 80 million strong, mil- tion and events. We have don’t know very well? If you gized and motivated to boutique approach. The lennials represent the largest everything we need to make can learn to pray with some- improve the witness of my architecture of what happens age group in American histo- disciples — we just need to one, it will be life changing.” faith in my work, in my in your communities, pro- ry,” she said. “This should be go out and do it. It is long, Tom Ponchak, director of home and in all my interac- grams and ministries is the largest age group in our arduous and time consum- adult education at Our Lady tions,” Storey said. “Stem- dependent on the people parishes. But they are the ing.” of Mt. Carmel Parish, ming from a presentation right in front of you. It’s very lowest religiously affiliated Doing God’s work is a Carmel, said that at one earlier this year by Dr. hard to mass produce.” demographic in the history spiritual battle. Demons will point, he and his wife left the Leonard DeLorenzo from the Since 2007, there has been of Catholicism. And that is try to attack, she said. Church because they were McGrath Institute for Church a 3 percent decline in the going to continue if current “The only way to banish frustrated with a lack of Life at Notre Dame, our number of Americans who trends continue.” doubts is to keep your mind community in parishes. diocesan catechetical office is identify as Catholic, she The good news is that an and heart on God in prayer,” “But, we missed the implementing the practice of noted. The median age of average of 2,854 new Stanz said. “The mother of Eucharist and the sacra- sharing our stories when we Catholics is 49 (up from 45 in Catholics came into the the devil is pride and the ments and came back,” he gather together so that we 2007). Nearly one-third of Church every hour of 2013, only way to kill pride is to said. “We had a hard time might recognize and learn U.S. adults were raised she said. That’s 48 new take a stab at wounding it finding other young adults from the threads of faith and Catholics, and most of them Catholics every minute. every single day. The way to like us. I learned from the God’s presence in our lives. I continue to identify as However, “It’s not just do that is through prayer. time we were away from the shared one of my stories and Catholic. But nearly 13 per- population — we can attract, “In your capacity for Church. ... We sometimes I know it always helps me to cent of all Americans are for- compel and evangelize peo- evangelization, you start by strive in our own power and see God more clearly when I mer Catholics. ple into the Church, but we learning how to pray and fight against what God’s reflect and share what has Sixteen percent of today’s cannot keep them Catholic,” also praying with someone,” doing. happened in my life and I millennials (born after 1982) Stanz said. “Within two she said. “If only we would “We left the Church out of hope that it was of value to are Catholic. years, 60 percent of those stop right when we are frustration and were getting those who heard it.”

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St. Joseph Retreat and Conference Center expected to open for retreats this month Facilities director excited to begin welcoming guests By Sarah L. Murphy The Catholic Moment Scenes from the chapel renovation

TIPTON — Another major stage in renovations is nearing completion at the St. Joseph Retreat and Confer- ence Center, in part due to the concentrated efforts of its newly named director of facilities, Stephen Keller. Keller joined the diocesan team in early 2017 as the first maintenance manager for the former Sisters of St. Joseph motherhouse, Stephen acquired by Keller the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana in April 2016. He has more than 30 years of work experience as a staff Coming next week: A engineer, programmer and conversation with Father application developer. Skills David Huemmer, who will acquired from his array of serve as chaplain and spir- hobbies also have reinforced itual director at the St. his efforts throughout the St. Joseph Retreat and Confer- Joseph center, where he has ence Center. been able to utilize his pas- sions for woodworking, resi- dential renovation and peri- Catholic community as an od restoration. extraordinary minister of “The teardown phase of a holy Communion, a cantor renovation of this magni- and a mission trip leader. tude is always difficult,” he He is also an active member says, adding that he would of the Knights of Columbus. not describe any part of the Keller understands the project as a major surprise, sisters’ former home has given the age of the mother- been a sacred place for more house. than 100 years and says, Construction of the build- “You feel this the moment ing began in 1955 and it was you enter the drive.” dedicated in 1957. The work at the St. Joseph “Perhaps my biggest sur- center has been done in prise is in meeting so many phases and Keller is eager people who are so fond of for the next phase. this place!” Keller says. “I’m excited as I look for- “People are always stopping ward to beautifying the in to pray, meditate, walk the grounds,” he says, talking grounds or inquire. So many about possible tree plantings, have ties to the place, a story new walking paths, and to share and, understand- maybe even a basketball ably, concerns.” goal. “After all, this is Indi- He is listening; he is ana.” (Photos provided) aware of how special this The center is now wel- place is and has been for coming everyone to sched- simply the next step in the siderable efforts of the many of the center; and Keller’s decades. ule group and individual evolution of St. Joseph’s,” he others involved in the pro- wife and parents. People frequently visit the retreats starting Sept. 26. says. ject, particularly: Father Ted Keller is excited to begin grounds of the St. Joseph cen- The grounds are accessi- It is almost completed and Dudzinski, vicar general of welcoming guests and says ter. Many have wanted to ble to all, never ceasing to he is most excited about the the Lafayette diocese; Gor- he hopes that they “will be view the progress taking allow people to explore and renovations that took place don Slack, chief financial excited to get away from the place, including his own fam- enjoy “many places for in the chapel. officer of the diocese; Andy demands of their daily lives ily. prayer and contemplation, “From the mural at the Guljas, diocesan facilities to sit under a shade tree, Keller is a married father in groups and in solitude.” back of the sanctuary to the management coordinator; visit the grotto, sit in the of three and has five grand- The interior of the former Litany of St. Joseph to the Deacon Mike Mescall, dioce- chapel or just pick an apple.” children. A parishioner at motherhouse has been terrazzo floors, the chapel is san information systems Sacred Heart of Jesus in Keller’s focus these past five beautiful,” Keller says. director; Samir Azer, opera- For more information, visit Cicero, he serves his months. “This renovation is He gives credit to the con- tions and hospitality director stjosephretreat.org. September 10, 2017 The Catholic Moment Page 5

Lafayette area teens put faith into action with summer mission

By Caroline B. Mooney His mother, Kelly Hud- The Catholic Moment son, is one of the mission’s original team leaders. LAFAYETTE — Thirty- “We are serving our local nine high-school youth from community and you can see area parishes came together the fruits of your labor,” she at the fourth annual CTEC said. “I love working with (Catholic Teens Encounter- the kids and helping others ing Christ) Youth Mission in our community — that’s earlier this summer. the whole mission. You often They spent three days hear that we have to force performing service work our kids to serve others, but within the local community. I don’t think that’s the case. “I enjoy putting a smile on These kids keep coming people’s faces, and seeing back. These are all really the love of Christ being great kids — they do this shown to them,” said Kavon with a smile and they don’t Clark, a senior at Central complain.” Catholic Junior-Senior High Gretchen Wilson, a mem- (Photos by Caroline B. Mooney) School. “It’s great to see the ber of Blessed Sacrament Holy Spirit working and the Workcamp, which has youth including your parents, your “These kids are so won- Parish, West Lafayette, had spread of happiness as peo- performing service work in brothers and sisters and derful,” she said. “Bill Bay- Hudson’s team at her house ple get work done with help more than 50 cities across the your friends,” he said. “One ley (adult chaperone) came spreading mulch and cutting from teens.” country. of the ways to do that is lis- out last week to talk about back shrubs. Youth attending were “Our jobs just keep grow- ten to the Holy Spirit. What plans. I am very impressed “I was asked by the parish from the Cathedral of St. ing,” he said. “We have to is your vocation, what is with his leadership and if I needed any help, and I Mary of the Immaculate cut off the number of youth your calling?” direction. When students thought it was a great idea,” Conception, Lafayette; St. to correspond with the num- Caitie Beardmore, a theol- came out, I was very Wilson said. “My husband Lawrence Parish, Lafayette; ber of adult volunteers. We ogy teacher at Central impressed with how they all has Alzheimer’s, and he used St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, have 10 adults working Catholic Junior-Senior High worked together. There were to do the yard work. If I can West Lafayette, and Blessed every day, with two at most School, and Deacon Christ- even some hard-working get kids to help me from time Sacrament Parish, West job sites. Four teams went ian DeCarlo, who will be priests from St. Mary’s to time, I’ll grab them. I am Lafayette. Volunteers from out each day and put in an ordained to the priesthood working. There was no com- glad to have them here.” each parish took a day to equivalent of 14 days of for the Lafayette diocese plaining at all — they were Kaitlyn Brkaric, 15, was at make sack lunches for the work.” next summer, were guest all very positive and very Wilson’s and said she likes group and deliver them. Volunteers gathered daily speakers that day. wonderful. This mission is a “meeting new people and Jobs included replacing at the cathedral for Mass, fol- “It is a blessing to observe wonderful thing. I can’t say helping them. It’s a lot of soffits, fascia and painting at lowed by short videos and the faith in action and the enough for all they have fun. The people we help are Millie’s Thrift Shop, a garage presentations from guest graced interactions with accomplished. Watching the really appreciative and enjoy sale store that benefits speakers during breakfast. leaders, chaperones, youth work I have a lot of praise having us work.” Lafayette Catholic schools, The mission’s second day and the people being for them. It’s great to devel- Blake Ortner, 15, said the as well as working in peo- focused on vocations. served,” said Father Jeff op their talents and know mission was a good time to ple’s homes, organizing and “The Holy Spirit is watch- Martin, pastor of the cathe- how to deal with people.” be around other teens and doing yard work. ing you,” Tully told the dral parish. “I am deeply “It’s great to meet new get to know them. “The “These kids get a lot more teens. “You have a very grateful for those involved people and really heart- work is enjoyable — you get out of this than just service important mission in your in preparation and execution warming to help them out,” a lot of accomplishment out hours,” said Jodie Tully, a life. Before you die, you are of the week, as well as the said Jacob Martin, 17, a of it.” mission organizer and mem- expected to bring people to staffs and volunteers of local senior at Central Catholic. Lindsey Kiracofe, a Cen- ber of the cathedral parish. holiness. Christ gave you parishes who helped with Classmate Jack Hudson tral Catholic senior, spent “They get a sense of giving that responsibility. That’s a the mission throughout the said, “It’s nice to know you one day working in a base- back to the community, tough thing to do and a week.” are helping someone in the ment organizing toys and meeting people and helping tough act to follow. Ceil Senesac, a member of community who can’t do the puzzles. them — it gives them a lot of “As teenagers, you are the cathedral parish, had a job themselves. They are “It was a relief to get it joy.” bombarded with outside team at her house doing always grateful. Seeing their done and it looked so much Tully’s husband, Tim, activities all the time, but landscaping and helping reactions after they see how better,” she said. “Helping started the mission, model- you are still responsible for with tree trimming and limb much work we have done is people makes you feel ing it on Catholic HEART bringing people to holiness, removal. the best feeling.” good.” Page 6 The Catholic Moment September 10, 2017

HAPPENING ... IN THE DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE-IN-INDIANA

Contributions to “Happening champion certificate and a theme will be “Living in register, visit Franciscan ment. The rosary will be ... in the Diocese of Lafayette- chance to advance to dis- Faith, Trusting in Hope and Health.org/walkrensselaer. recited at 9:30 a.m. The cele- in-Indiana” are most welcome. trict, regional and state Serving in Love.” The for- Each medical professional bration of Mass will begin at Send items in writing to: P.O. championship competitions. mat for the group meetings will begin the walk with a 10 a.m. Box 1603, Lafayette, IN 47902 No advance registration is will be an informal, coffee- short talk about a health- or e-mail: [email protected]. needed. Free snacks and house-style interview with a related topic. A snack and Scout religious Please send information at refreshments will be avail- “real mom” centering on a water will be provided. awards training least two weeks before the able. For more information, topic, with opportunities for Hospital staff also will be on CARMEL — The Diocesan event to ensure timely notice. contact Bryan Sherman, small-group discussion and hand to provide additional Catholic Committee on The listing is free. Knights of Columbus Coun- prayer. Registration is open support for walkers if need- Scouting will offer free adult cil 11044 youth director, at to all. The group will meet ed. counselor training for Girl Bazaar [email protected] from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Scout and Boy Scout reli- PERU — St. Charles Bor- or 727-265-7666. the second and fourth Mon- “A Journey through gious awards on Saturday romeo Parish will host its days of each month from Church History” morning, Sept. 16, at Our annual church bazaar from Rite of Acolyte for September to April, begin- NOBLESVILLE — Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, permanent deacon ning Sept. 11, at the parish. Lady of Grace Parish will Continental breakfast and Sept. 9, in the St. Charles candidates Child care will be provided offer “Epic: A Journey registration will begin at School parking lot, located KOKOMO — All are invited on site. For more informa- through Church History,” 8:30 a.m. and training at 9 on West Fifth Street. A to attend Mass and the Rite tion, e-mail momentum@ beginning on Thursday, a.m.; the training will be fin- parish garage sale will kick of Acolyte for the seven seas-carmel.org or visit Sept. 14, in the Aller Library ished by noon. Scout leaders off the event, from 8 a.m. to men currently in formation http://bit.ly/SetonMom at the church, located at and interested parents are 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, for the permanent diaconate Sept2017 9900 E. 191st St. The 20- welcome to attend. Award and Friday, Sept. 8, and 8 in the Lafayette diocese. The week course will be held books will be available for a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Mass and rite will be cele- “Awaken to the BEST” from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. purchase. Registration dead- Sept. 9. A tenderloin dinner, brated at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, CARMEL — St. Elizabeth Thursdays. For more infor- line is Sept. 12. For more featuring Lions Club tender- Sept. 9, at St. Patrick Ann Seton Parish invites all mation or to sign up and information or to register, loins, will be held from 3:30 Church. Bishop Timothy L. women who are passionate order materials online, visit call Marcia Eckstein at 765- p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday Doherty will be the princi- about their spiritual life and study.ascensionpress.com. 457-4747 or e-mail in the school gym. Cost is $9 pal celebrant of the Mass. want to deepen their Click on “Join a study” and [email protected]. for adults and $5 for chil- The seven candidates form Catholic faith to join type in the zip code 46060 to dren ages 12 and younger. the fourth permanent dia- “Awaken to the BEST.” find the Our Lady of Grace Turkey dinner Carryouts and drive- conate class in the history of “Awaken” is a unique and location and program infor- REMINGTON — Sacred through service will be the diocese. All are currently dynamic spirituality group mation. Heart Parish will hold its available. A major raffle will in the fourth year of their developed by women for annual turkey dinner from be held, with a chance to five-year formation. With women to grow in under- Duke Smyser 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, win $50 each hour during the Rite of Acolyte, the men standing of the Catholic Chili Blast Open Sept. 17, in the parish’s Saturday’s bazaar; four will take another step in a faith and to live that faith in WEST LAFAYETTE — The Bishop Fulcher Center, 100 major drawings for $100, journey that is designed to their everyday lives. In each 11th annual Duke Smyser New York St. Meals will $200, $300 and $1,000 will culminate in their ordina- session, participants will Chili Blast Open will be include turkey, dressing, be held at 8 p.m. Tickets are tion as permanent deacons draw upon the BEST (the held on Friday, Sept. 15, at mashed potatoes, green $1 each. The bazaar also will in September 2018. Blessed Mother; the the Ravines Golf Course, beans, roll, dessert and bev- feature a “Wheel of For- Eucharist and other sacra- 8525 Division Road. Regis- erage. Cost is $9 for adults tune” and bingo games. A St. Helena Ministry ments of the Church; Scrip- tration will begin at 12:30 and $5 for children ages 12 craft booth, plant and gar- LOGANSPORT — All Saints ture and saints; and Tradi- p.m., with play starting at 1 and younger. Carryouts will den booth and book/DVD Parish is planning another tions of the Church). This is p.m. A chili dinner will be be available at no additional booth will be set up for 12-week program for indi- the fourth year for the pro- served at 6 p.m. For more charge. The event also will shoppers, and there will be viduals who have been gram, which drew more information or to register, feature crafts, baked goods games and inflatables for through or who are current- than 200 participants last visit chiliblast.org or sign up and children’s games. All children to enjoy. Food also ly going through divorce. year. This year’s gatherings at the Ravines Pro Shop. are welcome to attend. will be available at the grill, The “St. Helena Ministry” is will include new topics, Proceeds from the Chili soda shop and baked goods based on “The Catholic’s with a focus on love and Blast Open are donated to Fish fry booths. Live music will Divorce Survival Guide” by mercy. Sessions will be held the Kathryn Weil Center for WEST LAFAYETTE — The begin at noon at Bob’s Tiki Rose Sweet. The sessions from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Education and used Church of the Blessed Sacra- Lounge, located on the cor- will be held from 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, beginning towards the purchase of ment will host a Nine Irish ner of Sixth and Cass to 11:30 a.m. each Sunday, Sept. 13, in the new social AEDs (automated external Brothers Fish Fry from noon streets. All are welcome. beginning Sept. 10. For hall at the parish, 10655 defibrillators) to be placed to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. more information, visit the Haverstick Road. For more with non-profit organiza- 17. Each $10 ticket includes Youth soccer challenge parish Web site at www. information, visit tions in Tippecanoe and sur- traditional Nine Irish fish, CARMEL — Knights of allsaintslogansport.com. www.awakentothebest.com rounding counties. The chips and coleslaw and a Columbus Council 11044 or call Christine Moss at Chili Blast Open is named dessert courtesy of Dairy will con- “Momentum” for moms 317-752-7342. for Duke Smyser, who was a Queen. The afternoon also duct its CARMEL — Moms in every Lafayette banker for almost will feature live entertain- annual season of motherhood — “Walk with a Doc” 30 years before dying of ment. Alcoholic beverages youth soc- from those with little ones RENSSELAER — Franciscan heart disease in 2006. also will be available for cer chal- and school-aged children to Health Rensselaer is a local purchase. Tickets may be lenge for “empty nesters” and grand- sponsor in the current Schoenstatt annual purchased in advance from boys and mothers — are invited to national “Walk with a Doc” outdoor Mass Nine Irish Brothers restau- girls, ages 9 through 14, join “Momentum,” St. Eliza- program, running through DELPHI — All are invited rants in Lafayette and West beginning at 10 a.m. Satur- beth Ann Seton Parish’s early October. The one-hour to gather on Saturday morn- Lafayette or after Masses at day, Sept. 9, at the Our Lady women’s ministry group for walks will begin at noon at ing, Sept. 16, for the annual the church on Sept. 9-10. All of Mt. Carmel Sports Fields, mothers. The group seeks to Brookside Park, at Hall outdoor Mass at the Schoen- are welcome to attend. located across the street use the power of the Pavilion near the soccer statt Wayside Shrine. This from the parish. Participants Catholic faith, along with fields, on the following year’s Mass will mark the will take 15 penalty shots at the strengths and experi- dates: Sept. 14, 21 and 28 opening of the “Father target areas of an open soc- ences of moms, to help par- and Oct. 4. The events are Joseph Kentenich Year” in cer goal. Winners will ticipants be faithful daugh- free and open to all mem- solidarity with the world- receive a new soccer ball, ters of God. This year’s bers of the community. To wide Schoenstatt move- September 10, 2017 The Catholic Moment Page 7

HAPPENING ... IN THE DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE-IN-INDIANA

Rosary at the grotto Carryouts will be available. event is hosted by the Good in October (5 p.m. Saturdays ALEXANDRIA — All are The church is located at 107 Shepherd Conference of St. and 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:30 invited to gather at the grot- E. Main St. All are welcome. Vincent de Paul. The day a.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays), to at St. Mary Church to will begin with booths, all are invited to stay and pray the rosary at 7 p.m. “Fight the New Drug” games and activities at 11 pray the rosary in church, Wednesday, Sept. 13. The CARMEL — Our Lady of a.m. The walk will begin at led by a rosary leader. On evening is one of a series Mt. Carmel Parish invites all noon. Participants in the Friday, Oct. 13, the 100th planned by the Daughters teens to attend an upcoming walk are asked to make a anniversary of one of Our of Isabella Catholic special talk by “Fight the financial donation that will Lady’s apparitions at Fati- women’s group to com- New Drug” about the harm- help families in need in the ma, the first annual living memorate the 100th ful effects of pornography, Anderson community to rosary will be prayed at 8 anniversary of the appari- so easily found on Internet pay utility bills or rent or a.m. in the church. On Sat- tions of Our Lady of Fatima. searches, even when one is get furniture, household urday, Oct. 14, all are wel- Those attending are encour- not looking for it. “Fight the goods and emergency food. come to join in the national aged to bring their families New Drug” is a non-denom- Last year, the conference rosary rally at noon in front and friends, rosaries, lawn inational group dedicated to provided more than $77,000 of the Fishers Municipal chairs or blankets. Prayers bringing the latest scientific in utility and rent assistance Building, Center Green. will be offered for peace in discoveries on addiction to families in need. The fes- families, communities, the and its remedies in a high- tival also will feature music, Rosary rally country and the world. A energy and entertaining concessions, a dunk tank, LAFAYETTE — In honor of rosary gathering also will be way to young audiences. petting zoo, pumpkin deco- Our Lady’s apparitions at held on Oct. 13. If raining, The presentation will begin rating, cakewalk, face paint- Fatima, the rosary will be bring umbrellas; in case of Kids’ Page on Page 16 at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, ing, free books, a silent auc- prayed at noon Saturday, stormy weather, the rosary in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel tion, pies and flowers for Oct. 14, in the chapel at will be recited in the church. Thomas Aquinas Church, Church, 14598 Oakridge sale, moon walk, canine Franciscan Health Lafayette with Father Cassian Sama, Road. Parents also are wel- demo and helicopter fly-in. Central, 1501 Hartford St. Hospice volunteer training OP. come to attend. There is no Those who are unable to Those attending will pray 20 RENSSELAER — Franciscan cost to attend; free-will attend are invited to help decades of the rosary for Hospice Care will host vol- Family fish fry offerings are welcome. For online at www.fopwalk.org; peace in families, across the unteer training sessions for MUNCIE — All are invited more information, contact look for the Good Shepherd country and around the people interested in volun- to attend St. Francis of Diane Conover at Conference. world. All are welcome to teering with area hospice Assisi Parish’s fall family diane.conover@sbcglobal. attend. Please use the 14th patients and their families. fish fry from 4:30 p.m. to net or 317-430-4338 or visit “You’re Worth It” Street entrance. (Wheelchair Training sessions will be 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. the Web site at www.fight retreat for women access is not available at this held from noon to 4 p.m. The event will feature Dan’s thenewdrug.org. CARMEL — Catholic author entrance.) For more infor- CDT on Monday, Sept. 18, Fish Fry, games, music and and speaker Danielle Bean mation, call or text Linda and Wednesday, Sept. 20, more. Saturday evening “40 Days for Life” will be coming to St. Eliza- Rafacz at 317-313-1949. and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mass will be moved to 4 campaign beth Ann Seton Parish on CDT on Monday, Sept. 25, p.m. for this special event. LAFAYETTE — All are Saturday, Sept. 30, to pre- Fall women’s retreat and Wednesday, Sept. 27. Cost is $10 for adults, $6 for invited to join in the upcom- sent a half-day retreat for LAFAYETTE — The Cathe- Sessions will be held at the Ball State University stu- ing fall campaign of “40 women based on her book dral of St. Mary of the Franciscan Hospice Care dents and children ages 5 to Days for Life” — an interna- “You’re Worth It.” The Immaculate Conception, office, located in the Med- 12, and free for children tional effort of 40 days of retreat will be held from 9 1207 Columbia St., will hold ical Outreach Building on under age 5. Tickets may be prayer and fasting for an a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parish’s a fall women’s retreat with the campus of Franciscan purchased in advance after end to abortion. This year’s Social Hall. Participants will Donna Heckler, author of Health Rensselaer, 1104 E. Masses on Sept. 9-10 and 16- fall campaign will begin explore the life-changing “Living Like a Lady,” on Grace St. Hospice volun- 17 or at the parish office. Sept. 27 and continue truth about Jesus’ unique Saturday, Nov. 11. The day teers provide a variety of Tickets also will be available through Nov. 5. A peaceful and personal love for will begin with Mass at 9:30 services, from staff support, at the door on the day of the prayer vigil will be held women, walk alongside a.m., followed by a light special projects and bereave- event. from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each women of the Gospels and breakfast. The sacrament of ment ministry to assisting day in the public right-of- reflect on what it means to reconciliation will be avail- families and providing sup- “Kirchenfest” way outside the Planned be loved by a God who able beginning at 8:30 a.m. port for the terminally ill. LEBANON — St. Joseph Parenthood office at 964 longs to bless them, help The retreat will conclude at Responsibilities are assigned Parish will hold its annual Mezzanine Drive. A kick-off them, heal them, forgive 1 p.m. There is no cost to to volunteers that are con- “Kirchenfest,” a German- rally and balloon launch them and give them a voice. attend. RSVPs are requested sistent with their skills, style church festival, from will be held from 2:30 p.m. Live music during the by Oct. 30 to Kim Granlund availability and education, 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Satur- to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. retreat will be offered by at [email protected] or accompanied by specialized day, Sept. 23. The family- 30, outside the Planned Par- Clara Duray and time for Mary Diener at mdiener@ training and education. friendly event will feature enthood office. Signups for personal reflection will be lcss.org. There are no set time food and beverages for all. the daily vigil are available included. For more informa- requirements or restrictions, For more information, visit online at www.40daysfor tion, contact Deanna Boyce Save the date/Right to Life so volunteering can work facebook.com/StJoe life.com/lafayette. For more at deannaboyce@ Fund-raiser Gala around almost any sched- LebKirchenfest. All are wel- information or to volunteer sbcglobal.net. For online LAFAYETTE — All are ule. For more information or come to attend. to help, call or text Patricia registration, visit invited to attend the to register, call Rita Koebcke Cole at 331-302-0213 or e- http://bit.ly/SetonDBean Tippecanoe County Right to at 219-866-2075. Chicken dinner mail ccdelphi2016@ Life Fund-raiser Gala from 7 FOWLER — Sacred Heart yahoo.com. October: month p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Schoenstatt holy hour Parish will hold its annual of the holy rosary Nov. 18, at The Trails, 325 WEST LAFAYETTE — All chicken dinner from 11 a.m. 2017 Friends of the Poor FISHERS — St. Louis de Burnett Road. The evening are invited to join the next to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. Walk and family festival Montfort School and will include dinner, speak- Schoenstatt monthly holy 24, in the school gymnasi- ANDERSON — All are Knights of Columbus Coun- ers, music and a silent auc- hour for the renewal of the um. The menu will include invited to attend the 2017 cil 6923 invite all to join in tion. Cost is $50 per person Church and the world. The chicken, sides, salads and Friends of the Poor Walk prayer for all the intentions or $400 for a table of eight. holy hour, which will home-baked goodies. Cost and family festival from 11 close to their hearts during For more information, call include adoration and Bene- is $8 for adults, $4 for chil- a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, the month of October, the 765-491-8030 or visit the diction, will begin at 7 p.m. dren ages 5 to 12 and free Sept. 30, at Highland Mid- month of the holy rosary. Web site at tippecanoe Tuesday, Sept. 19, at St. for children under age 5. dle School. The annual After every weekend Mass countyrighttolife.com. Page 8 The Catholic Moment September 10, 2017

Fishers parish plans fall festival, ‘Shannon Smiles 5K Family Run/Walk’ FISHERS — All are invit- event will be donated to the ing line. The registration fee The fall festival later in the activities and a DJ just for ed to join St. Louis de Mont- Connor and Danny Hall includes a T-shirt and goodie day will offer a luau full of teens. fort Parish in welcoming Trust Fund and St. Nicholas bag. fun activities for the whole Young children are invit- autumn with its luau- Fund. The run/walk starts Awards will be given to family, including food, ed to a movie event from 7 themed fall festival and and ends in front of St. Louis the top three male and drinks, kids' games, face p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Min- “Shannon Smiles 5K Family de Montfort Parish, 11441 female finishers and age painting, bounce zones, live istry Center featuring the Run/Walk” on Saturday, Hague Road, and works its group winners. Register music throughout the day Disney film “Moana.” Sept. 30. way through the scenic online by searching for the and much more. Additional information The day will begin at 8 neighborhoods around the Shannon Smiles 5K at Festival-goers will be able on these and other activities a.m. with the run/walk, fol- church. The course has an getmeregistered.com. to enjoy hot dogs, hamburg- can be found at www.sldm lowed by the annual fall fes- 18-minute per mile time Details of the 5K schedule, ers, Chicago-style Italian fishers.org/games-and- tival from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. limit, so walkers and fami- course map and additional beef, pizza, snow cones and entertainment. The race and festival are lies are welcome and encour- information can be found at a beer/wine garden with Find more information open to all. Admission to the aged to participate. www.sldmfishers.org/ college football on the big about the festival and 5K at festival is free. Individual registration is shannon-smiles-5K-run- screen. www.sldmfishers.org/ The “Shannon Smiles 5K $25 per person. Family regis- walk. For additional ques- New to the festival this festival-home or Facebook Family Run/Walk” honors tration is offered at a tions, e-mail SLDMFall year is a chaperoned teen @sldmfallfestival. For ques- the late Shannon O’Malia reduced price. Register early [email protected] or call tent open from 6:30 p.m. to tions, e-mail festival@sldm Hall. Proceeds from the to ensure a spot on the start- 317-896-5556. 10:30 p.m., featuring fun fishers.org. Community Day set for Sept. 16 at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville

CRAWFORDSVILLE — Franciscan Health Craw- Crawfordsville. games, a bounce house and Christi Hubler Chevrolet, Franciscan Health Craw- fordsville. Entry fee is $25 for adults, more. The Journal Review, The Paper fordsville and Franciscan The day will start with $20 for children ages 12 and Health screenings — of Montgomery County, Physician Network will cele- “Christi Hubler Chevrolet older and free for children including cholesterol, glu- WCDQ/WIMC/WCVL, brate their fourth annual presents the 2017 Franciscan ages 11 and younger. cose and more — and a Hoosier Heartland State Community Day from 7:30 Community Day 5K.” This Proceeds from the event health and wellness stage Bank, Crawfordsville Audi- a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. year’s 5K will begin and fin- will go towards purchasing featuring numerous demon- ology, Venture Wireless, Tri- 16, at the hospital, 1710 ish at Christi Hubler Chevro- medical supplies and equip- strations on how to be County State Bank, Rock Lafayette Road. let, 1705 Lafayette Road. ment for patients using the healthy will be presented by Point Church, Ivy Tech, JM “We are excited to invite Registration will be held on Emergency Department. The Journal Review. Thompson Insurance, Davis the community to the hospi- site from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., Other activities during the In addition, free food and Morrison Realty and Teach- tal and around our neighbor- with the race starting at 8 Community Day at the hos- information booths also will ers Credit Union. hood this year,” said Terry a.m. Online registration also pital will include the Kids’ be available. For more information, visit Klein, vice president and can be found at Franciscan Zone, presented by The Paper Sponsors of this year's FranciscanHealth.org/ chief operating officer for Health.org/CommunityDay of Montgomery County, with Community Day include CommunityDayCrawfordsville.

REST IN PEACE Invites youo to thhe 35th Annual Please pray for the repose of the souls of our departed brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Lafayette-in- Indiana. CCelebrelebraatte LLiiffee

Eileen Schwartz, 95, died July 31. Richard DDinnerinner Claire, 95, died Aug. 24. Both were members of Sacred Heart in Fowler. Margaret H. Wilhite Dyson, 97, died Aug. 19. She was a member of St. Bernard in Crawfordsville. Ralph Postma, 61, died Aug. 26. He was a member of St. Joseph, Pulaski. Richard Bischoff, 95, died Aug. 27. He was a member of St. Peter, Winamac. Ester Kline, 93, died Aug. 1. Mary E. Sturgeon, 65, died Aug. 13. Both were members of St. Keynote Speaker Lawrence in Lafayette. Pam Stenzel Names of the deceased are provided at the request Tueesday, An international, pro-life speaker. She is co-founder of of parishes in the diocese desiring to provide this Ennlighten Communications, Inc, an organization focused and October 3, 2017 committed to the betterment of children and families in America information. Marriott Downntownw Indianapolis and around the world by empowering parents, youth leaders and educators to lead formal discussions on abstinence.

Registration – 6:00 p.m. Drawinggp on her personal exp erience of bein g conceived in rape Dinner and Awwards – 6:45 p.m. and adopted she co-founded Living Exceptions, whose goal is to Catherine Rahill, 80, died Aug. 28. She was the educcaate and empower individuals by strengthening their pro-life wife of Deacon Bill Rahill of Our Lady of Mt. Pam Stenzel – 8:00 p.m. beliefs and their ability to articulate their convictions. Carmel Parish in Carmel. T REGISO TER OR MOFOR RE INFORMATION – Go to www .or.rtlindy g or call (317) 582-1526 September 10, 2017 The Catholic Moment Page 9

Healing Songs Concert at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Carmel

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Carmel recently hosted a “Healing Songs Con- cert,” featuring Daniel Rodriguez and other guests. A retired New York City police officer, Rodriguez became known as the “9/11 Singing Policeman” after he sang “God Bless America” following the 2001 terrorist attacks. The concert benefit- ed a foundation that he established and the Hope Academy, a tuition-free high school in Indianapolis for teens in recovery from addiction. Above right: Rodriguez sings with his wife, Marla Kavanaugh. At left: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel pastor Father Richard Doerr joins Rodriguez in a perfor- mance of “You Raise Me Up.” At right: Grammy-nominated artist Karina Nuvo, who temporarily lost her voice because of illness, sings her original song “I Believe.” (Photos by Brigid Curtis Ayer)

National Council of Catholic Women Guerin Catholic Seeks Campus Minister Guerin Catholic High School is actively Supporting, empowering and seeking candidates for a full-time Campus educating all Catholic women Minister of Administration and Student Advocacy. in spirituality, leadership and service The Campus Minister is responsible for assisting and facilitating a wide range of administrative and ministry activities as well as meeting some Women of faith social and emotional needs of students. The Campus Minister works toward the success of all department programming and Official Women of action ministry that helps build up the faith community of St. Theodore Guerin High School. Effective Sept. 15, 2017, Please join us! Father Gustavo Lopez The Campus Minister will be responsible for the daily is appointed parochial www.nccw.org administrative duties of the office. Responsibilities include, but vicar of All Saints Beth Keele, Province Director • (765) 404-5770 are not limited to: scheduling, answering calls, meeting guests, Parish in Logansport. communications for the department, Mass ministries coordination, ordering supplies for the office and department events, coordinating paperwork for department events (permission slips, Would you like your ad to be seen medical forms, etc.). The Campus Minister will also work with students that need assistance with social and/or emotional needs. in nearly 30,000 homes? Timothy L. Doherty Due to job requirements, applicants must be Roman Catholics in Bishop of Lafayette-in- good standing and possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Indiana counseling or social work, or have related mental health It will be if you advertise in experience. Compensation is based on qualifications and experience. Applicants may submit a cover letter, resume and 3 The Catholic Moment ! professional references to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Change of address? Call (765) 742-2050 for more information Send it to us at or visit www.dol-in.org/ advertise-with-the-catholic-moment Read an interesting article? Share it with a friend! [email protected]! September 10, 2017 The Catholic Moment Page 15 Mysteries for moms: teaching obedience to the Father’s will

“When the days were thority. dience many will be made mold the free will of our chil- completed for their purifica- Not only does this virtue righteous.’ Jesus atoned for dren into a spirit that longs tion according to the law of set our children up for a life- our faults and made satisfac- for the Savior and follows Moses, they took him up to Catholic time of joy and true freedom tion for our sins to the Fa- his example of faith, love Jerusalem to present him to Mom in following God’s path for ther” (Catechism of the and service. the Lord” (Luke 2:22). them, but, let’s face it, it Catholic Church #615). When we work diligently The fourth joyful mystery makes our jobs as parents a Again, Jesus sets the ex- to instill the virtue of obedi- of the rosary is the Presenta- little easier. ample for the manner in ence in our children (which tion of the Lord, described BY MOLLY BECK A child who has been which we should live our is a reflection of our own here by St. Luke, as the day taught to heed his parents’ lives. He had no need of for- obedience), we guide our Joseph and Mary took their voices is more easily kept giveness, yet he knew how children toward faithful newborn son to the temple Obedience is a forbidden safe from harm and mischief vitally important it was for adulthood. So that someday, to present him to the priests, word in contemporary par- when young, and as he or all of us, and so he was obe- we may rejoice like Simeon as was the custom for Jewish enting. As near as a genera- she grows is less likely to dient to the will of his Father. the prophet did that day in infants. tion ago, children were ex- make poor choices or stray In the presentation of the temple: “Now, Master, As with so many events in pected to do what their par- from the truth. Jesus in the temple, we have you may let your servant go Jesus’ life, he had no need ents asked of them without While the beauty of diver- our first glimpse of Jesus’ in peace ... for my eyes have for this type of blessing; as argument or delay. Today, sity in God’s creation allows perfect obedience. seen your salvation, which God Incarnate, it was from we tend to see parenting as for multiple effective ways While he was still nestled you have prepared in sight him that all blessings more of a negotiation. to instill this virtue in our contentedly in the arms of of all the peoples” (Luke flowed! While the human mind is children, the end goal is a his mother as a newborn in- 2:29-31). Why, then, would Mary a complex creation whose child who values obedience fant, he was already follow- submit Jesus to this ritual? formation goes well beyond to the Father’s will. It was ing the path laid out for him. Molly Beck is a part-time For one simple virtue that, a simple cause and effect re- this, after all, that provided If only our own children emergency nurse, full-time wife incidentally, God had been lationship, there is much to for our salvation. came into the world ready to and mother to eight, and a trying to impress upon his be gained by instilling our “’For as by one man’s dis- obey! parishioner at St. Maria Goretti people since the dawn of cre- children with a healthy re- obedience many were made But therein lies the task of in Westfield. ation: obedience. spect for obedience to au- sinners, so by one man’s obe- human mothers, to help

LOOKING BACK Saints You’re always welcome here. of the week These stories appeared in The Catholic Moment and its Come to St. Francis Xavier Church, Attica. predecessor, the Lafayette edition of Our Sunday Visitor: • 50 years ago, Sept. 10, 1967: Two young men whose parents live in Marion recently took vows in the Ca- puchin Order. Frater John Holt pronounced final vows at Marathon, Wis. Frater John McCracken made his simple vows at St. Felix Fri- ary in Huntington, Ind. John Gabriel Perboyre • 25 years ago, Sept. 13, (1802-1840) 1992: Archbishop Daniel Feast: Sept. 11 Buechlein was to be installed as the fifth archbishop of the A Frenchman drawn Archdiocese of Indianapolis to the missions, John on Sept. 9. The celebration at Gabriel in 1818 joined Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral the Congregation of the in Indianapolis was to be Missions, whose mem- televised by WTHR, Channel bers are called Lazarists 13, in Indianapolis. The tele- or Vincentians. In 1835, vision station also planned to he was sent to Macao, to broadcast a special 30- learn Chinese, then to minute program about the Hunan. In 1839 in archbishop’s life. Hupeh, persecution • 10 years ago, Sept. 9, forced missionaries into 2007: Forty-nine founding hiding; John Gabriel members of the Church of was turned in by a re- the Blessed Sacrament in cent convert. Paraded West Lafayette recently before bureaucrats and gathered for a Mass and mandarins, he would brunch in celebration of the not betray other mis- parish’s 50th anniversary. sionaries or trample the • Five years ago, Sept. 9, When you are not with us, we miss you. cross. He was tortured 2012: St. Lawrence Parish, at least 20 times before Lafayette, recently hosted a Lord’s Day Masses being strangled on a reception for Brother Allan Saturday: 4:30 p.m. cross a year after his ar- Schmitz, who is marking his Sunday: 8:30 a.m. rest. This martyr was 25th year as a Franciscan canonized in 1996. To see more Mass times across the Lafayette diocese, visit the Web site at www.dol-in.org friar. Brother Allan is a son of and look for all of our parishes in coming weeks in The Catholic Moment. the parish. (Catholic News Service)