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FRANCIE HOGAN Northeastern and north-central Indiana residents will see billboards throughout the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend with the image shown above Stand on Darfur from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The billboard advertising is one piece of an evangelization outreach to inactive or under-active Luers students ‘dig in’ to help Catholics. The campaign will also feature television adverstisements in which Bishop John M. D’Arcy extends an invitation. More on page 4. Page 7 PALMS BURN FOR ASHES TO This special jubilee year issue BE USED AT START OF LENT tered Catholic homes. The April 29 issue Basketball hoopla BY TIM JOHNSON will contain the registration materials for the Eucharistic Congress at the University ICCL and CYO action FORT WAYNE — Many of you who are of Notre Dame scheduled Aug. 18. The not subscribers are probably wondering, Aug. 12 issue will contain the program looks to tourneys “Why did I receive this issue of Today’s guide for the Eucharistic Congress. Pages 24-25 Catholic?” Perhaps you have received more than This week, as well as two more times one copy of this special issue. This is most this Sesquicentennial Jubilee Year, the likely because some people are registered in 150th anniversary of the diocese, all regis- multiple parishes, under more than one tered Catholics in the Diocese of Fort name, etc. Wayne-South Bend are receiving a special If this is the case, we encourage you to complimentary Jubilee Year issue. share your extra copies with a Catholic As we begin the Lenten season friend who did not receive this issue — per- Wednesday, Feb. 21, the diocese has initiated haps a friend who no longer attends Sunday several programs to welcome Catholics Mass, a friend who has drifted from the home. Wells of Hope is a parish-centered faith but would still be open to receiving a process in which participants go out in pairs word of invitation from the diocese. to invite those fallen away from the church to Sometimes, just a simple invitation from return to the faith. On March 20, Mercy Day, you or me is all it takes to renew someone’s all parishes will provide the opportunity for relationship to Christ through the church. the sacrament of reconciliation. A toll free 1- The witness stories in this week’s issue will 877 MERCY 4U line will be provided during take you through the journeys of those who Lent so that people may call either trained lay have found that “You can always come people or priests with faith-related questions. home” to the Catholic Church. Sharing this In addition, this issue contains informa- paper could make you an instrument of CNS PHOTO/BILL WITTMAN tion about parish missions, spiritual renew- evangelization. Palms are burned for ashes used to mark al, the sacrament of reconciliation, parish The Sesquicentennial Jubilee Year is a Lenten programs, penance services, year that can bring graces to every Catholic the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. The eucharistic adoration and Stations of the home in the diocese. We are pleased to be penitential season of Lent calls Christians Cross throughout the diocese. the medium in which these special events Today’s Catholic will have two more are announced, and we are pleased to share to prayer, fasting, repentance and charity. issues this year that will be sent to all regis- them with you. Ash Wednesday is Feb. 21. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 18, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the The office of the bishop is Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 prayer, sacrifice and preaching PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy The council says that the work of the To me, it is a very beautiful notion and EDITOR: Tim Johnson office of the bishop is prayer, sacrifice and would apply to the bishop even after his ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer preaching. No one typified this renewed retirement, for then the obligation of prayer STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad understanding of the bishop better than for the diocese would increase as, hopeful- Pope John Paul II. He was truly evangeliz- ly, there would be more time for this. Editorial Department NEWS er, teacher and pastor. He was at home in PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES the confessional and the classroom. Who FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, can forget his devotion to young people? As And also the priests Michelle Castleman, Elmer J. Danch, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY part of my prayer surrounding this anniver- Pope John Paul II understood this and Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, sary, I found myself reviewing the text for even applied it to the priest, the pastor in Denise Fedorow, Sister Margie the ordination of a bishop. the parish, the one whom the people know Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Ochstein, “The title of bishop is one of service, not best. Look at the words he shared with us Theresa Thomas, Kristi Ward Of anniversaries of honor, and therefore a bishop should in “Pastores Dabo Vobis,” his exhortation On Sunday, I was 32 years a bishop. I strive to serve rather than to rule. Such is on the priesthood and priestly formation. Business Department was ordained with four others; two have the counsel of the Master: the greater “The priest who welcomes the call to ministry is in BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice died, and the fourth, with whom I spoke on should behave as the least and the ruler as a position to make this a loving choice, as a result AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber our anniversary day, is Bishop Thomas the servant.” of which the church and souls become his first BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Daly, the retired bishop of the Diocese of interest, and with this concrete spirituality he [email protected] Brooklyn, New York. Bishop Tom spent becomes capable of loving the universal church and many years in South America as a mission- Speaking of the bishop that portion of it entrusted to him with the same Advertising Sales ary with the St. James Society, founded by Last week, there was a report in the deep love of a husband for a wife.” Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) the unforgettable Cardinal Cushing. He is South Bend Tribune of an interview I had a — Pope John Paul II: “Pastores Dabo Vobis.” (260) 456-2824 fluent in Spanish and a devoted priest. few weeks ago. It concerned my 50th Judy Kearns (South Bend area) It was a blessing that my parents were anniversary as a priest and the question of (574) 234-0687 alive and were present, as were my three retiring. The reporter asked if I would go to Care for the future Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY sisters and their families. It took place in another place and several other questions. I All this shows how careful we must be the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, and the told her that it was an ancient tradition in in whom we admit to the seminary and how Published weekly except the last principal consecrator was Cardinal the church that a bishop is called a spouse watchful during their formation. Also Sunday in June, second and fourth Meideros, who was my bishop in Boston of his diocese. In one of the earliest coun- recent, painful events urge us to this watch- weeks in July, second week in August cils, a bishop is forbidden to go from being fulness. Father Mike Heintz shared with me and last week in December by the for many years. He was not only a child of Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, immigrants, he was an immigrant himself pastor in one diocese to the same post in a letter from St. Basil of Caesarea, a bishop 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort having been born in the Azores. Fluent in another. This is certainly the ideal. 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I believe that God’s servant and the leader of the people, ing before publication date. the thinking of the church now among the- who considers not his own affairs but those Advertising deadline is nine days The bishop and Vatican II ologians and bishops is that there should be of the many for their salvation? If we can before publication date. It is not often mentioned, but the Second less of this, and remaining with a diocese is find such a man (and one worthy candidate LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- Vatican Council was a council that was, the ideal. is worth many), will not he, when he is comes original, signed letters about among other things, dedicated to the renew- aware of his need for help, draw others to issues affecting church life. Although al and reform of the office of bishop. The the Lord’s service? I think it is more advan- we cannot publish every letter we council drew on the Scriptures and the A local voice on this matter tageous for the church, and less dangerous receive, we strive to provide a bal- I have some knowledge of this through for ourselves, to direct the care of souls in anced representation of expressed teachings of the fathers. Quoting a famous opinions and a variety of reflections passage from St. Augustine, the council two people — Father Michael Heintz of St. this way.” on life in the church.We will choose fathers placed the bishop as a brother to the Matthew Cathedral, South Bend, a student letters for publication based on read- laity. Speaking of the people, of you dear of the Fathers of the Church, and Msgr. er interest, timeliness and fairness. members of this diocese, the council states: Charles Brown. Msgr. Brown is a New Good news Readers may agree or disagree with “From divine choice the laity have Christ for their York priest who served close to Cardinal The pitcher and catcher are in camp. the letter writers’ opinions. Letters Ratzinger for many years. He is a graduate must not exceed 500 words. All let- brother. They also have for their mother those in Soon there will be box scores for breakfast, ters must be signed and include a the sacred ministry who by teaching, by sanctify- of the University of Notre Dame and is and we will hear the crack of the bat. See phone number and address for verifi- ing, and by ruling with the authority of Christ feed back on campus living at Corby Hall for 12 you all next week. cation.We reserve the right to edit the family of God, so that the new commandment months in order to finish his doctorate. His letters for legal and other concerns. of charity may be fulfilled by all. St. Augustine puts thesis is on this very topic of the bishop as spouse of the diocese. Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, this very beautifully when he says, ‘What I am for P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN you terrifies me; what I am with you consoles me. Msgr. Brown tells me that, while the 46856-1169; or e-mail: For you I am a bishop, but with you I am a notion of bishop as shepherd and father of [email protected] Christian, the former is a duty, the latter a grace. the diocese is more common, the teaching The former a danger, the latter salvation.’” of the bishop as spouse, married to the dio- ISSN 0891-1533 — Decree on the Laity, Second Vatican Council. cese, is found clearly in our tradition. USPS 403630 FEBRUARY 18, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Henriette Delille is first U.S.-born Fast and abstinence Creole considered for canonization during Lent

BY MAY LEE JOHNSON The order grew from several members to include a charity hos- ASH WEDNESDAY IS FEB. 21 pital, a school, two branch houses he was a woman of color. in the country and the manage- She was Catholic, and she ment of an orphan asylum. Catholics in the United States are obliged to abstain Shad a religious calling. They also provided nursing from the eating of meat on Ash Wednesday and on all Henriette Delille was born into care. In 1852, the women took Fridays during the season of Lent. They are also obliged prosperity and freedom, but she vows before Pere Roussellon, a reached out to those who were white French immigrant, and to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Self-imposed poor and still in slavery. adopted a plain religious habit. observance of fasting on all weekdays of Lent is strongly Her parents were Baptiste Early versions of the communi- Delille Sarpy (of French and ty’s life and ministry tell of the recommended. — National Conference of Catholic Italian descent) and Marie Diaz, hardships the nuns faced. Bishops’ pastoral statement of Nov. 18, 1966. (of French, Hispanic and African It is said that Henriette’s own descent). Both of her parents were family disowned her, yet the sis- Persons between the ages of 18 and 58 are bound by Catholic, but because of the times, ters seem to have prospered the law of fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday; under the Louisiana laws they despite the racism and epidemics persons 59 years of age and older are not bound to the law could not marry. CNS FILE PHOTO of the yellow fever and much People born of mixed race — Henriette Delille, a free black more. of fasting on these days. All persons 14 years of age and like Henriette — formed a wedge woman born in New Orleans The Sisters of the Holy Family older are bound to observe the law of abstinence during between the white and black popu- received little or no attention until around 1810, set aside the life the Fridays of Lent. lation of New Orleans. While mar- expected of her and made a Mother Delille’s death in 1862. riage was unacceptable, it was courageous choice to live for God, After her death, the order con- The law of fasting, which obliges on Ash Wednesday allowed for white men to have tinued to grow. By 1950, there black women as concubines. said her biographer, Father were around 400 sisters. and Good Friday and is recommended on other weekdays Henriette was determined not to Cyprian Davis. His book, Like most Roman Catholic of Lent, allows only one full meal a day, but does not for- “Henriette Delille, Servant of follow the path of a free woman of orders of women, the number of bid taking some food at the other two mealtimes. — color caught between the two Slaves, Witness to the Poor,” sisters started to dwindle in recent worlds — one of bondage and the chronicles the life of the founder years. The average age has “Apostolic Constitution of Poenitemini” 111, 1 and 2. other of freedom. So she began of the Sisters of the Holy Family. increased significantly, as fewer Bishop John M. D’Arcy has urged that, according to a carving out her own place. young women entered. In 1829, at the age 14, the religious orders already estab- Mother Henriette Delille is the long-standing tradition, people try to attend daily Mass Henriette’s mother allowed her to lished, but she was refused by the first United States-born black during Lent. Other traditional practices, such as Stations work among the poor. She began Ursuline and Carmelite Sisters (Creole) to be considered for can- efforts to evangelize New Orleans because of her color. She refused onization by the Catholic Church. of the Cross, personal prayer and visits to the Blessed slaves and free people of color. to try to pass for white. Sacrament, are highly encouraged. Concrete sacrifices, While working among the poor, Henriette, tired of the discrimi- The following sources were utilized however small, for those in need are strongly encouraged. she met Sister St. Marthe, a mem- nation she faced, joined with her for this story: The National Black ber of a French religious order best friends Juliette Gaudin and Catholic Congress; “Mother All are asked to pray for those among us who are who made a great impression on Josephine Charles, who also was a Henriette Delille,” Marion Ferreira preparing for baptism or reception into the church at her. free person of color, to start the presents a paper from Creole per- As she continued working for Sisters of the Presentation. spective; “The History of Black Easter time. All are also asked to pray for more young men the Catholic Church, she decided The group’s name was later Catholics in the United States,” and women to respond to the call of the priesthood and she would not be married off to changed to the second order of Cypian Davis, Crossroad some rich white man. Instead she black Catholic nuns in the United Publishing Company; “The Sisters religious life. began to give serious thought to States. The Sisters of the Holy of the Holy Family Henriette becoming a nun. Family was formed in New Deille” created by Father James She applied to be a postulant in Orleans in 1842. Pawlicki, SVD, June 4, 1997.

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“millennial generation,” have deep Vatican stats confirm differences from previous genera- growth of church, tions of Catholics — differences that are unlikely to disappear when especially in Asia, Africa they marry and have children. “There’s a disconnect between VATICAN CITY(CNS) — The lat- EWS RIEFS N B them and the institutional church,” est Vatican statistics confirm that said Davidson. “And when they get the church’s population and minis- older, they are not going to be like terial workforce are continuing to the Catholics of previous genera- shift to developing countries, espe- WOMEN ATTEND MEETING WITH POPE BENEDICT XVI tions. They are going to be the cially those in Africa and Asia. Catholics they are now.” Figures released Feb. 12 showed that the overall number of Catholics increased to nearly 1.12 billion at Bishop urges the end of 2005, an increase of 1.5 percent from the previous year. The ecumenists not to give Catholic growth rate was slightly up on quest for higher than the rate of overall pop- ulation increase, which was 1.2 per- Christian unity cent. Catholics now represent 17.2 percent of the global population, WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishop the Vatican said. The statistics were Paul S. Loverde of Arlington, Va., released in connection with the urged a national gathering of ecu- presentation of the 2007 edition of menical leaders not to give up on the Vatican yearbook, known as the the quest for Christian unity, Annuario Pontificio, which cata- despite obstacles that might dis- logs the church’s presence in each courage them. Bishop Loverde diocese. The church’s population gave the homily at a Mass Jan. 30 at grew fastest in Africa, where the Georgetown University in number of Catholics increased 3.1 Washington for participants in the percent in 2005, about half a per- National Workshop on Christian centage point higher than the over- Unity. The workshop was held Jan. all population growth rate on the 29-Feb. 1 in Arlington, just across continent. In Asia, the number of the Potomac River from Catholics was up 2.7 percent, and Washington. Bishop Loverde said in the Americas up 1.2 percent. In CNS PHOTO/DANIELE COLARIETI, CATHOLIC PRESS PHOTO that among the obstacles to Europe, there was a very slight Christian unity are pride, self- increase in the number of Catholics, Women attend a special service for the sick with Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s importance, pretension and indif- the Vatican said. ference, as well as what Pope Basilica at the Vatican Feb. 11. Marking the World Day of the Sick, the pope offered his Benedict XVI has called a “conven- ient deafness” to non-Catholic Australian bishop Christians. “Added to those is that prayers and encouragement to the suffering and to those who care for them. almost paralyzing indifference calls for release of U.S.- from the members of our own held prisoner reflection and action of authorities associated with women religious household of faith — an indiffer- and of citizens must be concentrat- Fetal pain legislation had been recruited by secret police ence which so many of us are SYDNEY, Australia (CNS) — The ed on two elements: respect for just one of life-related during the 1980s, when collabora- encountering in these days,” he head of the Australian Catholic each human person and the search tors were most active, said Mother said. “As you are aware, there are Social Justice Council has reiterat- for the common good,” the pope bills before Congress Jolanta Olech, a member of the some people who describe this ed calls for the release of an said during a Feb. 10 meeting with Ursuline Sisters of the Sacred Heart WASHINGTON (CNS) — The last indifference in very somber terms.” Australian imprisoned at the U.S. members of the French Academy of of the Agonized Jesus and president pro-life bill to be considered by the He said such indifference runs detention facility in Guantanamo Moral and Political Sciences. of Poland’s Conference of 109th Congress became one of the counter to the ecumenical task. He Bay, Cuba. Bishop Christopher “Subjectivism, according to which Superiors of Female Religious first introduced in the 110th quoted Pope Benedict: “The attain- Saunders of Broome, the justice each person tends to consider him- Orders. “Even the 30 informers we Congress when Sen. Sam ment of union is the concern of the council head, joined the increasing self as the only reference point and know about could include laypeo- Brownback, R-Kan., reintroduced whole church, faithful and shep- criticism of the Australian govern- believes that only his ideas have the ple who worked in convents, as the Unborn Child Pain Awareness herds alike. ... This concern extends ment’s efforts on behalf of David character of truth,” threatens peace- well as priests who came as chap- Act. The legislation, which died in to everyone.” Hicks, a 31-year-old imprisoned at ful coexistence and true progress lains and are noted as agents,” the House of Representatives Dec. Guantanamo. U.S. forces captured both for individuals and for soci- Mother Jolanta told Catholic News 6 when it failed to receive the two- Hicks in Afghanistan in 2001 and eties, he said. Service in early February. New directory of lay thirds majority needed to break a charged him with providing “mate- procedural impasse, would require movements, rial support” for the international that women undergoing an abortion terrorist organization al-Qaida. In Pope elevates church’s Sociologists see strong at least 20 weeks into their preg- organizations available early February, Australian Prime organizational structure nancy be informed that an abortion identity, less Minister John Howard said he WASHINGTON (CNS) — The causes pain to the fetus. “It’s a sci- might have secured Hicks’ release in Nepal commitment in young U.S. Conference of Catholic entific, medical fact that unborn any time during the last five years Bishops’ Secretariat for Family, children feel pain,” said but did not because that “would not VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Catholics Laity, Women and Youth has pub- Benedict XVI has elevated the Brownback as he reintroduced the lished the 2007-2009 Directory of be fair” to U.S. authorities. Bishop WASHINGTON (CNS) — Young church’s organizational structure in bill Jan. 22. “We know that unborn Lay Movements, Organizations Saunders called Hicks’ continued adult Catholics have a strong Nepal, home to a tiny but active children can experience pain based and Professional Associations. The incarceration an “affront to human Catholic identity but do not feel Catholic community. The Vatican upon anatomical, functional, psy- directory contains information dignity and unacceptable to any- much of a commitment to the insti- said Feb. 10 that the pope had chological and behavioral indica- about more than 100 groups that are body who holds in high regard due tutional church or its moral teach- established the Apostolic Vicariate tors that are correlated with pain in national or international in scope processes of law and human rights ings, two sociologists said Feb. 6 in of Nepal. The pope appointed Jesuit children and adults. Mothers seek- and that have laity as a significant in any real democracy.” Washington. The seemingly para- Father Anthony Sharma as its first ing an abortion have the right to part of their leadership and mem- doxical assessment came from apostolic vicar and named him a know that their unborn children can bership. The groups listed include: James A. Davidson of Purdue bishop. Bishop-designate Sharma, feel pain.” The bill also would give lay movements, which have a spe- Pope says living in University in West Lafayette, and 69, is a native of Katmandu, the women the option of choosing cific apostolic or pastoral purpose; Dean R. Hoge of The Catholic society means Nepalese capital. The move raises anesthesia for their unborn child to professional associations, whose University of America in the profile of the Catholic Church lessen his or her pain during the membership is drawn from a pro- recognizing others’ Washington at a Woodstock Forum in Nepal, a Himalayan country bor- abortion. fession or a particular church min- on the campus of Georgetown rights, beliefs dered by China and India. The istry; and other lay organizations University. Davidson and Hoge are Catholic mission was established in that provide services related to VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When co-authors with William V. Nepal in 1983 and had been organ- Files show Polish nuns church ministry. Copies of the the church calls for adherence to D’Antonio of Catholic University ized as an apostolic prefecture since directory are available for $6 each, basic values to promote the com- generally withstood and Mary L. Gautier of the Center 1996. Nepal has only 6,681 including postage, and may be mon good, it is not placing the indi- for Applied Research in the Catholics in a total population of secret police pressure ordered by sending a check made vidual second, but reflecting the 23.7 million; most Nepalese are Apostolate at Georgetown of WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — out to the U.S. Conference of truth that being human means hav- Hindus, with Buddhism and Islam “American Catholics Today: New Polish nuns withstood pressure Catholic Bishops and mailed to: ing a relationship with others, Pope the two biggest minority religions. Realities of Their Faith and Their from communist secret police bet- Lay Directory, USCCB Committee Benedict XVI said. Pope Benedict The Catholic Church, however, Church,” to be published in late ter than male clergy, according to on the Laity, 3211 Fourth St. N.E., said the modern world seems to be maintains an active presence in March by Rowman & Littlefield. research by the country’s women Washington, DC 20017-1194. losing touch with the fact that living society, operating 44 educational The book analyzes Gallup surveys religious orders. Nuns who together in society requires an institutes and 16 charity organiza- from 1987, 1993, 1999 and 2005, researched Interior Ministry files acknowledgment of the rights, tions. and finds that Catholics born after needs and beliefs of others. “The found that no more than 30 people 1979, in what the authors call the FEBRUARY 18, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

Studies Mark Abram-Copenhaver Tax assistance directs the show. “Red Herring” is set in 1952 when America is closing in on program began the H-bomb, Dwight Eisenhower is on the campaign trail, Joe Feb. 10 AROUND THE DIOCESE McCarthy is on a rampage, and “I Love Lucy” is a Monday-night NOTRE DAME — Accounting staple. Meanwhile, Sen. Joe students from the University of McCarthy’s daughter just got Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s engaged to a Soviet spy, and College are taking part in Notre BISHOP LUERS TAKES A STAND ON DARFUR Boston detective Maggie Pelletier Dame’s 36th annual Vivian has to find out who dumped the Harrington Gray Tax Assistance dead guy in the harbor or else Program (TAP), which began Feb. lose out on a honeymoon in 10. Havana. A blunt-nosed, sharp- The free program, in which eyed look at love and tying (and volunteer tax preparers assist low- untying, and retying) the knot, income taxpayers with preparation Hollinger creates a clever farce of of their federal, state and local mistaken identity. “Red Herring” returns, will continue through features an intricate plot that jug- April 16. It will not operate from gles three stories of love, one of March 9 to 18 due to the students’ nuclear espionage and one of spring break. murder. According to Ken Milani, pro- Michael Hollinger is the recip- fessor of accountancy at Notre ient of the Roger L. Stevens Dame and program coordinator, Award from the Kennedy taxpayers with annual incomes of Center’s Fund for New American $38,000 or less may receive free Plays, the F. Otto Haas Award for assistance by bringing the neces- Emerging Theatre Artist, and sary information to one of the 10 multiple playwright fellowships TAP sites in the South Bend area. from the Pennsylvania Council They should bring copies of their on the Arts. federal and state tax returns from Admission is $9 for adults, $8 last year and all other relevant for senior citizens, $7 for documents. Information concern- SMC/ND staff, and $6 for stu- ing possible itemized deductions dents. Tickets are available — such as real estate taxes, per- through the Saint Mary’s College sonal property taxes, medical bills Box Office by visiting Monday and charitable contributions — through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., also should be made available to or by calling (574) 284-4626. tax preparation volunteers. Milani said that people with more complicated tax problems Choir participants needed should bring them to one of TAP’s DON CLEMMER for diocesan events four major centers: the River Park, Students at Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne dip their hands into a bowl of dirt La Salle, and downtown branches FORT WAYNE — The diocesan of the St. Joseph Public Library, or to show their solidarity with the plight of the people of Darfur as part of an all-school Office of Worship and Judy Throm, director of music and liturgy at the the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris prayer service for the country of Sudan on Feb. 8. Organized by Augusta “Aggie” Pryor Public Library. Certified public Cathedral of the Immaculate accountants will be on duty at and other members of Students Taking Action Now Darfur (S.T.A.N.D.), the prayer Conception, are seeking choir members to sing at the Fort Wayne these locations. service also included Bishop Luers students signing a school pledge of nonviolence. Last year 3,462 tax returns chrism Mass and Bishop John M. were filed for Michiana residents D’Arcy’s 50th anniversary of ordi- by the program’s volunteers. nation to the priesthood Mass. There is no charge for the service, found his own unique rhythm of Josephinum to hold dion. The Shanahan Dancers The chrism Mass will be at 7:30 which is supported by funds from writing in solitude; then entering demonstrate the Irish dance at p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, at the Notre Dame’s Mendoza College the public realm for interviews, Second Annual Irish Fest 7:45 p.m., and Knot Fibb’n per- Cathedral of the Immaculate of Business and supplies provided discussions, classes and the like; forms the traditional music of Conception. The golden anniver- then again retreating into solitude COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ireland, as well as original tunes sary Mass will be at 2:30 p.m. on by the Internal Revenue Service Pontifical College Josephinum and the Indiana Department of to write. He found great literary and modern folk music, at 9 p.m. Sunday, April 15. success in 1948 with the publica- welcomes the general public to its Beverages and food selections, There will be one rehearsal for Revenue. commemoration of the feast of St. Further information, including tion of his autobiography, “The including fish and chips, will be both liturgies on Wednesday, Seven Storey Mountain.” A warm, Patrick at the seminary’s Second available for purchase throughout March 28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the locations of program centers, Annual Irish Fest on March 3, may be obtained by calling (574) hearty, earthy man, Merton was a the evening. the Cathedral of the Immaculate testament to the notion that prayer from 5:30-11 p.m. Doors open at 5 Tickets may be purchased at Conception choir loft. A light sup- 631-7863, or from the program’s p.m. The event, celebrating Irish Web site at www.nd.edu/~taptax. and meditation are not lofty, eso- the door and are $20 for adults and per at 5 p.m. in the Cathedral Hall teric ambitions meant for only a culture and heritage, will be pre- $5 for children age 11-16. will be provided for those attending few, but that the nature of deep ceded by a Mass, followed by an Children under 11 are free. Pre- the rehearsal. ‘The Hermit in New York’ contemplation is an integral part evening of traditional Irish music, sale tickets ($15 adults; $5 chil- Music will be sent in advance tells story of Thomas of earthly life. food and dance. Proceeds from the dren) may be purchased Feb. 1 for practice before the final rehears- In this play by Chicago-based event will benefit seminarians in through March 2. Call (614) 885- al. Because of limited space in the Merton Still Point Theatre Collective, need. 5585 to purchase tickets by phone, choir loft, which accommodates 70 Mass will be celebrated at 4:30 NOTRE DAME — In the mid- Merton struggles with Abbot or visit the reception desk in the to 75 people, members of this choir p.m. in the seminary’s St. Turibius 1960s, world-famous Trappist James Fox for creative control of main lobby of the Josephinum will be selected on a first come-first Chapel. Traditional Irish music for monk and writer Thomas Merton his art and spiritual practice, talks during business hours (weekdays serve basis. the Mass will be led by Elise was allowed by his abbot to leave politics with poor white 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Parking is free. The Office of Worship has a Feyerherm and Josephinum facul- the monastery for a weekend in Kentuckian Andy Boone, form to complete and returned by ty member Dr. John Clabeaux. order to have tea with Zen scholar romances a beautiful nurse named Feb. 26. The form may be down- Entertainment for the Irish Fest ‘Red Herring’ brings love, D. T. Suzuki in New York City. Melanie and spends a summer loaded from the “Musicians” link will be held in two venues — the Here begins “The Hermit in New afternoon in the woods with Mrs. murder and mystery to on the diocesan Web site’s Office of gymnasium and Fick Auditorium York,” a play woven of language Hanayama, a survivor of the Worship page at www.diocese- — both in the Recreation Center Saint Mary’s stage and ideas from Merton’s lifelong atomic bomb. “The Hermit in fwsb.org/WORSHIP or obtained on the Josephinum campus. In the writings, exploring the daily life New York” opens a humorous and NOTRE DAME — Hang onto through Terry Broberg-Swangin in gymnasium, a performance by of a modern Christian radical, per- challenging window on the world your fedora — Saint Mary’s the Office of Worship at (260) 399- The Kells, a Celtic trio, begins at formed by two actors in a mini- of Thomas Merton — a solitary, a College Department of 1401 or e-mail at tbroberg-swan- 5:30 p.m. The seminarian Irish malist setting. The performance is celebrity and an ordinary man. Communication and Performance [email protected]. band plays at 7:45 p.m., followed Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Admission is $11 for adults, Studies presents Michael The March 28 rehearsal is by The General Guinness Band, the Little Theatre, Moreau Center $10 for senior citizens, $9 for Hollinger’s “Red Herring” from mandatory. Warm-up rehearsals for specializing in Irish Ballads, fid- for the Arts. SMC/ND staff and $8 for stu- Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 22-24, the April 3 chrism Mass will be at dle tunes and step dancing, at 8:30 In his early days at Gethsemani dents. Tickets are available at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 25, 6:15 p.m.; and for the April 15 p.m. In Fick Auditorium, interna- Monastery, Merton struggled with through the Saint Mary’s College at 2:30 p.m. in O’Laughlin golden jubilee Mass, warm-up tionally renowned Ceili expert loneliness and the rigors of Box Office by visiting Monday Auditorium, Moreau Center for rehearsal will be at 1:15 p.m. James Keenan performs at 5:30 monastic life. At the urging of his through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Arts. Saint Mary’s College p.m., accompanied by local musi- superiors, he began writing about or by calling (574) 284-4626. Associate Professor of cians Charlene Adzima on the fid- his spiritual experiences. Soon he Communication and Performance dle and Marian Funk on the accor- 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 18, 2007 Catholic lawmakers author immigrant-friendly legislation an attorney using the word grants when they first arrive,” she in the United States. Rep. Mike Murphy (R-Indianapolis) BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER “notario.” Currently individuals said. Sister Karen knows of one Senate Bill 463 is scheduled for the House version of SB 463. The who are a notary public, may situation where an immigrant cou- a Feb. 13 hearing in Senate bill allows temporary immigrants INDIANAPOLIS — Heeding the advertise in Spanish, as “Notario ple was a victim of legal services Committee on Homeland Security, with visas to get a one-year Indiana call of the Indiana bishops’ recent- Publico” which in Spanish refers fraud and who are now facing Transportation and Veterans driver’s license. Status — HB 1523 ly released pastoral letter entitled, to a highly trained attorney. Under deportation because they submitted Affairs, a panel which Sen. Wyss is assigned to the House Statutory “I Was a Stranger and You SB 445, the penalty for such fraudulent papers. chairs. Sen. Wyss is a parishioner Committee on Interstate and Welcomed Me: Meeting Christ in actions could be a maximum fine Sister Karen said she’s seeing at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in International Cooperation. New Neighbors,” four Catholic of $5,000 or up to one year in jail. an increase in depression and anxi- Fort Wayne. Sen. Victor Heinrold lawmakers are taking the Indiana Glenn Tebbe, Indiana Catholic ety among the immigrant commu- (R-Kouts) is also a co-author of Anti-immigration bishops’ words to heart by author- Conference executive director, nity overall. She said that the gov- the bill. ing legislation to help immigrants who testified before the Senate ernment really needs to “find a Rep. Mike Murphy (R- bills stalled — legislation “that goes beyond Judiciary panel in support of the path for citizenship for those who Indianapolis) has authored a simi- • HB 1253 — Employment of superficial slogans” to extend bill, which would outlaw this prac- have lived and worked here for lar bill, HB 1523. The measure illegal aliens, a bill penalizing authentic Christianity to new tice, said, “These individuals some time now.” allows Indiana’s Bureau of Motor employers who employ undocu- neighbors. charge large sums but give poor The Senate Judiciary Vehicles (BMV) to issue a driver’s mented immigrants. Status — Sen. John Broden (D-South advice, often ending in harm to the Committee did not vote on SB 445 license to temporary resident Reassigned to House Rules and Bend); Sen. Tom Wyss (R-Fort immigrant and the family. Senate due to a few technical amend- aliens. The measure allows Legislative Procedures committee. Wayne); Sen. Joe Zakas (R- Bill 445 will provide consumer ments, which needed to be drafted, Indiana’s Bureau of Motor No hearing is scheduled. Granger) and Rep. Mike Murphy protection and prohibit this fraud.” however a vote by the Senate panel Vehicles (BMV) to issue a one- • SB 442 — The Senate version (R-Indianapolis) are authoring bills “When a comprehensive immi- could be taken as early as Feb. 14. year driver’s license for immi- of HB 1253, a bill to penalize to protect immigrants against fraud gration reform package is enacted While gaining citizenship has grants with temporary visas. employers who hire undocumented and ease some aspects of their life on the federal level legal assistance been the most notable problem immigrants. Status — The Senate in the United States. will be needed,” said Tebbe. “We among immigrants, some who Immigration Commerce, Public Policy and A change in culture, climate, must protect individuals from have temporary visas who are in Interstate Cooperation Committee. language and government add up bills moving being taken advantage of by peo- the country legally find getting a No hearing is scheduled. to a daunting obstacle course for ple who cannot help them.” driver’s license equally difficult. • Senate Bill 445-authors Sen. • House Bill 1283 — new immigrants to overcome. It is Congregation of Holy Cross The Real ID act of 2005, a fed- John Broden (D-South Bend); Sen. Restricting public assistance to not surprising that immigrants Father Chris Cox, of St. Adalbert eral law aimed at providing better Joe Zakas (R-Granger). A bill to undocumented immigrants. HB often seek legal advice to help and St. Casimir Parishes in South national security, requires anyone prevent legal services fraud com- 1283 would prohibit state funded them navigate the American legal Bend said, “Immigration law is obtaining a driver’s license to pro- mitted against immigrants. Status medical and educational services system to gain citizenship. very complicated. When people vide a Social Security number. — Senate Judiciary vote expected to undocumented persons. Status However, a combined need of not properly trained by the Bureau However, immigrants who are in as early as Feb. 14. — HB 1283 has been assigned to legal service to gain citizenship of Immigration Affairs enter into the United States legally with tem- • Senate Bill 463 co-authored the House Veterans Affairs and and a language barrier has opened immigration law, they may cause porary visas for employment are by Sen. Tom Wyss (R-Fort Wayne) Public Safety Committee. No hear- the door for new immigrants to fall irreparable harm to families.” not issued Social Security numbers would allow Indiana’s Bureau of ing scheduled. prey to a new kind of fraud — “Easily families may be sepa- and therefore cannot be issued a Motor Vehicles (BMV) to issue a • Senate Bill 281 — the Senate legal services fraud. rated for 10 years. Families from driver’s license. one-year driver’s license to a legal version of HB 1283, would restrict Sen. John Broden (D-South St. Adalbert have suffered because To remedy this problem Sen. immigrant who does not have a public assistance including state- Bend) and Sen. Joe Zakas (R- of this. At this time, Indiana Tom Wyss has co-authored SB 463 Social Security number. The bill funded medical and educational Granger), who are both practicing statutes have no teeth. It is crucial which would allow Indiana’s rectifies problems created by the services from undocumented Catholics and attorneys, would like that we offer protections to con- Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) federal Real ID Act, which pro- immigrants. Status — SB 281 has to put an end to this type of fraud sumers,” said Father Cox. to issue a one-year driver’s license hibits persons without a Social been assigned to the Senate through legislation they are co- Benedictine Sister Karen to a legal immigrant who does not Security number from getting a Committee on Commerce, Public authoring. Durliat, of the Guadalupe Center have a Social Security number. driver’s license. Status — SB 463 Policy and Interstate Cooperation. Broden-Zakas bill, SB 445, in Huntingburg, a ministry of the Before an Indiana driver’s license is scheduled for a Feb. 13 hearing No hearing is scheduled. which was heard in the Senate Evansville Diocese serving the would be granted, the applicant in Senate Committee on Homeland Judiciary Committee Feb. 7, would Hispanic community said, she’s would have to verify ineligibility Security, Transportation and punish a person who knowingly or familiar with legal services fraud. for a Social Security number and Veterans Affairs. intentionally implies the person is “It’s more common among immi- verify the applicant’s lawful status • House Bill 1523-authored by Soup’s On! Join us for a bowl of Ash Wednesday Soup Your donation will help support St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen which serves 1,500 free bowls of soup to hungry people every day. Come Begin Lent Simply... Bring a friend for a lunch of soup and bread on Ash Wednesday, February 21

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BY MARK WEBER tors and teaching sisters and count- the Cathedral of the Immaculate less thousands of parishioners. Conception on Dec. 8, 1998 after a Through the Sesquicentennial $3.5 million makeover. The bish- FORT WAYNE — The kneeling Jubilee Year, which extends to op’s lifelong passion for baseball bench (prie dieu) of Bishop John Epiphany of 2008, the museum and the Boston Red Sox are Henry Luers, first bishop of the has a jubilee display highlighting recalled with some personal sports Diocese of Fort Wayne-South the 50 years of Bishop John M. mementos on display. Bend, where he may have asked D’Arcy’s priesthood and his 22 The Cathedral Museum is God to “remove me from this hor- years as the eighth bishop of the located in the lower level of the LLicensedicensed asas a ResidentialResidential CareCare FacilityFacility byby thethe statestate ofof IndianaIndiana rible Hoosierdom” and the writing diocese. Photos of numerous Archbishop Noll Catholic Center desk of Msgr. Julian Benoit, where appearances with Pope John Paul and is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 48634001 he penned an invitation to Mother II in “ad limina” visits to the Tuesdays through Fridays (closed Theodore at Saint-Mary-of-the- Vatican and at World Youth Day in on all holidays). An announce- Woods, in Terre Haute to bring Denver, 1993. Locally, a historic ment of the formal opening of the teaching sisters to Fort Wayne are occasion was the rededication of jubilee display is forthcoming. side by side in the Cathedral Museum in the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center in Fort Wayne. One-hundred-fifty years of How to choose a senior community. diocesan history are portrayed in stained glass, gold and glittering vestments as well as faded photo- Start with choices. graphs that somehow beg the museum visitor to feel the struggle involved in bringing faith and It’s been 25 years since Sunrise Senior Living resident-centered approach to senior living education to the region. started giving seniors more choices about the way puts the senior first, giving them options to The museum was established in 1980 in memory of Msgr. Thomas they want to live. meet their individual needs and wishes. Durkin, who over the years had Today, Sunrise offers a variety of living Visit or call Sunrise of Fort Wayne, and collected many irreplaceable items arrangements, amenities and services, meal choose the life that’s right for you. In while confiding to seminarian Fort Wayne, we offer Assisted Living and Phillip Widmann that the assorted plans, social activities, transportation options, Alzheimer's Care. furniture, photos and forgotten and personalized assistance and care. Our relics should be presented to the public in an organized manner. With the death of Msgr. Durkin, Phillip Widmann, now a priest, proposed to Bishop William McManus the idea of establishing a diocesan museum. Approval fol- lowed and with time, the collection grew, moved several times, and Fort Wayne Sunrise of Fort Wayne 260-471-3110 3110 East Coliseum Blvd Call or stop by today for a now shines forth in a dramatic set- complimentary lunch and ting, which allows visitors to fol- Assisted Living Alzheimer’s Care low the growth of the diocese a personal tour. through eight bishops, many pas- For more information and a FREE online newsletter, visit www.sunriseseniorliving.com 10 LENT/SPIRITUALITY FEBRUARY 18, 2007

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BY FATHER EDWARD ERPELDING invited him take off his coat and university to study engineering, I much time and many months ence freedom to grow. In the come into the pastoral office. We became even more active in the working on the plans, he stated Lord’s Prayer, we say, ‘forgive us sat down in chairs that enabled us practice of my Catholic faith that he didn’t like our suggestions. as we forgive...’ Has your anger The following is a fictional to face each other without obstruc- thanks to the excellent ministry When I proposed that we consider helped solve the problem or sim- narrative describing a Catholic tion. When I asked him what he provided through campus Newman or discuss all possibilities, as we ply hurt you and you family since man’s return to the faith. would like to discuss, I noticed Center. After graduating, I took a do in business, he called my sug- that incident with that pastor?” he temperature had fallen, that he began to wring his hands. I job in another town and became gestion stupid. Then he proceeded Philip responded, “I guess I and a bone-chilling north- raised the question, “What might active in the local parish. to berate me in front of the other would have to describe my behav- Twest wind was blowing the be causing you to feel so uncom- “While singing in parish choir, I members at the meeting. He stated iors through these years in which I snow, which was now beginning to fortable?’ met a wonderful young lady and, that it was ‘his parish,’ and he was have been away from the church drift as I returned to the parish Philip responded, “Father, I following a two-year courtship, in charge and could veto any pro- as angering and sinful. It hasn’t office in mid-afternoon. want you to promise me that our married her. During the next 12 posal. It was an emotional and solved a thing. In fact, it has hurt The morning seemed to fly by conversation will remain between years, my wife and I remained humiliating experience for me. I my family. as I celebrated Mass for the the two of us.” active in the parish, providing an felt so humiliated and angry that I “I know that my mother, school children, a funeral Mass I assured him, “Whatever you example for our two daughters and got up from the meeting and told Regina, was saddened by my and burial in the parish cemetery choose to share with me is privi- sons. As the children grew, we them I would not return. When I behavior and was concerned not followed by the blessing of the leged and will remain between the enrolled them in the parish school. arrived home, I convinced my wife only for me but for my wife and funeral dinner provided by the two of us. The privilege belongs to My wife became active in the to withdraw from what had my children. I suspect that I would Rosary Society. you. Ethically, I am unable to Home and School Association, and become anything but a Christian not be admitting all of this if it I was seeking to unwind from share any information from our I became active in several min- parish. I haven’t been back to were not for the love and accept- the emotional-filled day as I conversation with anyone without istries. church until this morning for my ance of the church, which I had recorded the death in the parish your permission and without iden- “I also served as a volunteer on mother’s funeral.” experienced during my years register. As I finished the entry, the tifying the person with whom I the parish building and grounds There was a pause. I took the growing up and experienced anew doorbell rang. I said a quick prayer would want or need to share it. committee. I was a committed opportunity to note, “You are real- at the wake, during the funeral the I might have the wisdom to be Whatever you say here will remain Catholic, and I invested as much ly angry because your dignity as a Mass and at the funeral dinner.” of help to the person at the door. here unless you release me from free time as possible to improve person was attacked, and you saw Then he asked me, “What do I When I opened the door, I was privilege.” the parish facilities and programs. I yourself treated unfairly. Anger as have to do to be reconciled with greeted by Philip, the son of Once I had given him this watched the parish thrive and the an emotion is a gift of God that the church and be able to receive Regina whose funeral I had just assurance, he gave a sigh of relief. future appeared to be bright and can reveal values and arouse me to the sacraments?” celebrated. I invited him to step He began to share his reason for promising until a new pastor was take defensive action for my sur- It was with a sense of joy that I inside where it was warm. As I coming to the parish office and appointed for the parish.” vival. Emotions have no morality, responded, “That’s easy. Let’s pre- shook his hand, I asked him how I related the story of his troubled At this time there was an abrupt but behaviors do. If I choose to pare for and celebrate the sacra- could be of assistance to him. faith journey. change in Philip’s posture, his remain angry when the threat has ment of reconciliation.” With a pained expression on his Philip said, “I came from a voice became more intense, and he passed, my behavior can be Following the sacrament of rec- face he asked, “Father, is it possi- devout Catholic family that sacri- began to clench his fists. I noted, described as ‘angering.’ If my onciliation, we both felt a deep ble to get some face time with you ficed to send me and my brothers “Phil, you seem to be getting very angering is not going to make sense of peace as he went on his or at least set up an appointment to and sisters to the parish grade angry because...” things better, why waste the energy way filled with a renewed sense of discuss and, perhaps, resolve some school and later to Catholic high He continued, “The new pastor and stay stuck in the past? commitment to the church. long-standing issues?” school. My parents encouraged all didn’t seem to be able to keep a “Holding to anger and the Since he had spoken with a of us, by word and example, to confidence. My relationship with attendant grudges can be sinful. sense of urgency in his voice, I actively participate in the parish him began to deteriorate when we Our Lord tells us to forgive, not to Father Edward Erpelding is the pas- decided to rearrange my schedule liturgies, organizations and pro- began planning to expand the let the offender off without conse- tor of St. Mary Parish, Avilla and to accommodate his request and grams. When I went to the state parish facilities. After spending quences but that we might experi- a consultant for Wells of Hope. FEBRUARY 18, 2007 LENT/SPIRITUALITY 11 The church joyously welcomes new and returning Catholics — always

BY KAY COZAD his home parish, St. Therese in quently attended a Christ Renews his lifestyle, Eichhorn met his how to be Catholic,” he says. Fort Wayne. Cooper and his wife His Parish (CRHP) retreat. “That beloved Therese and they were His new wife converted to the Elaine have been married 21 years was a neat experience,” he says. soon married. Tragically, after only faith and soon they had found a FORT WAYNE — The Center for and are raising four beautiful chil- “If I hadn’t have gone, it would a few months of marital bliss spiritual home where he is Applied Research in the dren, all of whom attend Catholic have taken a lot longer to get Therese was diagnosed with can- involved with adult faith education Apostolate (CARA) reports only schools. where I am now.” cer. Following a grueling liver and she with RCIA. 33 percent of the 64 million They both are involved in sev- Cooper has since become a transplant surgery, the couple Following the birth of his first Catholics in the United States eral ministries at their parish, eucharistic minister, traveled to enjoyed three-and-a-half years child, he developed a home-based practiced their faith last year. including cantoring and minister- Assisi twice and studied and pro- together before the cancer returned business, Crossroads Marketing Those who have left the church ing the Eucharist. But it wasn’t fessed his vows in the Third Order and claimed Therese’s life. and Consulting, Inc., to have more cite a myriad of reasons for their always that way. of Franciscans. He is currently for- During that time, though his time with his family. Crossroads decision not to practice — from Cooper recalls a time following mation director of the fraternity career in television as sales and negotiates television, radio and lack of time to issues of abuse. As the many losses his family suf- there. then general manager of Fox TV billboard contracts for several dio- the theological and socioeconomic fered, including the early death of “I’m glad I’m where I’m at,” was successful, his involvement ceses across Michigan and the debate rages on, it all boils down his father and the death of his says this believer. “God is leading, with a church was sporadic at best. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South to one’s own personal journey of brother serving in Vietnam, when because I couldn’t be doing it on Some time after his wife’s death, Bend, and he is pleased to inte- life and faith. he questioned the importance of my own.” as he sought direction in his life grate his faith into his business In this year when the Diocese his faith. “No one (in my family) To others who may be seeking without her, the grief stricken dealings. of Fort Wayne-South Bend is cele- was going to Mass. No one made spiritual renewal Cooper recom- Eichhorn found himself in Hawaii Eichhorn encourages those brating its Sesquicentennial Jubilee me go, and I just fell away,” he mends, “Think about it and pray. with friends experiencing a lunar interested in returning to the faith Year, evangelization and inviting says. Talk to somebody. They will find eclipse. to “take the first step and come non-practicing Catholics back to Cooper admits his main truth and honesty in it.” “As I watched that eclipse, I home.” He offers reassurance say- the church is a theme in several of encounter with God during his Mike Eichhorn, parishioner at St. felt her cross over,” he recalls and ing, “I was scared and guilty. I the programs, including Wells of teens and early 20s was in nature John Parish in Davison, Mich., knew it was time to move on. He thought ‘how do I start?’” Hope, taking place in the weeks while he hunted. Then in his late agrees. Eichhorn, who was raised began dating his assistant, Angela, From his own experience ahead. Many have returned to the 20s a curious encounter with a in the Catholic faith, felt he led a who had been a friend to Therese, Eichhorn understands there are a church and find new hope there. Jehovah’s Witness provided a “selfish lifestyle” only to find a and the two married and now are multitude of reasons why a person Here are two inspiring personal springboard to a reinvestigation of returning sense of God shortly expecting their third child this falls away from the church and stories of faith renewal and social his own faith. after his young mother suffered an year. As his family grew, his faith says emphatically, “Don’t use transformation. In 1981, after a decade of being incapacitating stroke. He and his called out to him. Involvement fear as a reason not to go. Talk to Jon Cooper speaks with deep away from the church, Cooper father prayed fervently in the hos- within the church began as he and a local priest or someone in reverence of his involvement in his attended reconciliation at St. pital chapel for her recovery. The his wife investigated the faith RCIA. You won’t be judged. The Catholic faith, much of which is Therese Parish. Finding the experi- realization of his selfishness led through the RCIA program. “I got community of the church wants fostered these days within the ence surprisingly renewing, he reg- him to prayer and a deeper rela- an understanding of the changes in you back!” Third Order of Franciscans and at istered at the parish and subse- tionship with God. As he adjusted the church. It helped me remember 12 LENT/SPIRITUALITY FEBRUARY 18, 2007 A listing of Lenten liturgical activities

All parishes in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Reconciliation: Saturday morning at 8:30, 10 a.m. were contacted for their offerings of Lenten activities. Not Other: Gorzkie Zale — Polish sorrowful lamentations, St. John the Baptist, New Haven all parish information was available. Wednesdays 5 p.m. Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 7:15, 9 a.m., noon, 12:15, 7 p.m. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception St. Aloysius Penance Service: March 28 Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays noon-8 p.m. Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 7, 8 a.m.; 12:05, 5 p.m. Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 9 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 1 and 7 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: Each Friday following 12:05 p.m. Penance Service: Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m. Reconciliation: Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Saturdays Mass until 7 p.m. in chapel Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross: Each Friday at 7 p.m. in Cathedral Stations of the Cross: Friday evenings 6:30 p.m. Study Group: Father Jim Stoyle on Mondays at 10 a.m. Study Group: Sundays 10 a.m. (between 9 and 11 a.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. in Cathedral Center Masses) St. John the Baptist, South Bend Reconciliation: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m.; Reconciliation: Saturday 4-5 p.m. or by appointment Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 7:40 a.m., 7 p.m. Monday and Friday 4:30 p.m.; Saturday 2:30-4:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. for vocations; All in the chapel St. Bavo Thursdays 7-8 p.m. Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 1:45 and 7 p.m. Christ the King Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 8 a.m.; 5:30 p.m. Study Group: Adult education — Sacraments, Saturdays Penance Service: March 20, Mercy Day 10 a.m. to noon Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 7, 8:30, 9:45 a.m.; 7 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: March 2, 9 a.m. to March 3, 9 a.m. Reconciliation: Before and after 7:40 Mass; Thursdays Penance Service: March 13, 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m; Fridays before and after stations; Saturdays Eucharistic Adoration: First Fridays 9 p.m. Reconciliation: Saturdays 9-10 a.m. 3-4:45 p.m. and Holy Saturday 12:10-3 p.m. Stations of the Cross: Friday at noon and 7 p.m. Study Group: Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. St. Bernard Reconciliation: Saturdays at 9 a.m. or by appointment St. John the Evangelist, Goshen Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 8 a.m.; 5:30 p.m. Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 8 a.m., 5 p.m. (English); Immaculate Conception, Kendallville Penance Service: March 27, 7 p.m. 11 a.m., 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) Eucharistic Adoration: all year rosary with adoration and Penance Service: March 25, 3 p.m. (English); April 1, 3 Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 7:30 a.m.; 6 p.m. benediction Tuesdays at 6 p.m.; First Friday of Lent p.m. (Spanish) Eucharistic Adoration: March 7, all day until 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: First Fridays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Study Group: Bible study of Job, Mondays at 8:15 a.m. Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 5:30 p.m. (English); second Thursday of the month 6-7 p.m. Reconciliation: Saturdays at 9 a.m. or by appointment Study Group: Adult Bible study Sundays at 9:30 a.m. (Spanish) Zahn Hall; Men’s Bible study Mondays at 7 p.m. Zahn Stations of the Cross: Friday at 5:30 p.m. (English); 6:45 Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall; Women’s Bible study Thursdays 9:30 a.m. K of C p.m. (Spanish) hall, 595 S. Huntington St. Study Group: Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. Feb. 21 — 7 p.m. Distribution of Ashes: Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:15 p.m. or by appointment Reconciliation: Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. (English) or by Eucharistic Adoration: First Saturdays after 8 a.m. Mass Other: Lenten soup suppers Wednesdays after 5:30 Mass appointment Stations of the Cross: Fridays of Lent at 7 p.m. with “Explanation of the Mass” by Father Sextus Don Study Group: Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. Reconciliation: Half hour before Mass or by appointment St. Catherine of Alexandria St. Joseph, Bluffton Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 7 a.m.; 7 p.m. Our Lady of Hungary Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 6 p.m. Penance Service: March 7, 7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross: Thursday, March 15, 7 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: March 13, noon-8 p.m. Feb. 21 — 8 a.m.; 5:30 p.m. Distribution of Ashes: Reconciliation: 7 p.m. Monday, April 2; Wednesday, April Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 7 p.m. followed by Mass Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: 4; 6 p.m. Friday, April 6 Reconciliation: Saturdays 4 p.m. followed by Mass at 5 p.m. Stations of the Cross: Friday with school children at 2 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. Study Group: First Monday of the month 6:30 p.m.; St. Charles Borromeo St. Joseph, Fort Wayne Disciples in Mission in homes Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 6:15, 8:30 a.m.; 4:30, 7 p.m. Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 6:15, 8, 10 a.m.; Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:45-4:30 p.m. or by appointment Penance Service: March 6, 7 p.m. 5:30, 7 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: Sunday, Feb. 25, noon to 7 p.m. Penance Service: Feb. 28, 7 p.m. Queen of Peace Stations of the Cross: Sundays 2 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesdays 7 p.m. Parish Mission: March 4-7, 7 p.m. (except Feb. 21, 28) Feb. 21 — 9 a.m.; 7 p.m. Distribution of Ashes: Reconciliation: Saturdays 2:30-4:30 p.m. Parish Mission: Feb. 26 through March 1, 7 p.m. Penance Service: March 28, 7 p.m. Study Group: Feb. 27 through March 1, morning Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays 9:30-11 a.m. reflection after 8 a.m. Mass Fridays at 12:15 and 7 p.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Stations of the Cross: Reconciliation: Saturdays after 8 a.m. Mass or by Reconciliation: March 18 and 25 during 10:30 a.m. class; Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 6:30, 9 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. appointment school children: Feb. 28, 10 a.m.; Saturdays 4-5 p.m. Penance Service: March 25, 7 p.m. (with St. Joseph Parish or by appointment at 2213 Brooklyn) Other: Senior citizen luncheon March 14, noon in gym Eucharistic Adoration: Fridays 7 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. St. Joseph, LaGrange Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 7 p.m. Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 7 a.m.; 6, 7:15 p.m. St. Adalbert Reconciliation: Saturdays 9:30-10 a.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. Penance Service: March 25, 5:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: March 21, 7 p.m., April 5, 8-10 p.m. Feb. 21 — 6:30, 8 a.m.; noon Distribution of Ashes: St. Hedwig Stations of the Cross: Fridays 7 p.m. (English); Sundays (English); 5:30, 7 p.m. (Spanish) 6:45 p.m. (Spanish) First Fridays 9 a.m. to noon, holy Eucharistic Adoration: Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 12:15, 5:30 p.m. Study Groups: Mondays, Men’s Bible Study; hour 11 a.m. Penance Service: April 1, 3 p.m. at St. Patrick Wednesdays, Women’s Bible Study, Wednesdays 2:15 p.m. (English); Stations of the Cross: Stations of the Cross: Fridays after 12:15, 5:30 p.m. Mass. Reconciliation: Saturdays 4 p.m.; Sundays 6 p.m. Fridays after 8 a.m. Mass (English); Fridays 6 p.m. Parish Mission: Sundays, Stewardship program (Spanish) Other: March 30, Communal annointing at 5:30 Mass Study Group: Disciples in Mission Divine Mercy Gifts “Enhance Your Prayer Life” with Lenten Meditation & Prayer Books MUSIC • CARDS STATUES • ROSARIES ¦ Gifts for R C I A ¦ HOURS: Monday-Friday 9:30 - 6:00 p.m. • Saturday 10 - 5 320 Dixie Way North (574) 277-1400 1/2 Mile North of Notre Dame on S.R. 933 www.divinemercygifts.com FEBRUARY 18, 2007 LENT/SPIRITUALITY 13 Study Group: Reading St. Bonaventure’s “The Mind’s St. Joseph, Roanoke Journey to God,” March 12, 19, 26 at 7 p.m. in north St. Stanislaus Kostka, New Carlisle Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 7:30 p.m. cafeteria of school. Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 8 a.m., 6 p.m. Good Friday Service: 12:30 p.m. Reconciliation: Monday-Saturday following 7 a.m. Mass; Penance Service: March 30, 6 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: Sunday, Feb. 4 and Sunday, Saturdays 11 a.m. to noon. Eucharistic Adoration: Fridays 6-6:45 p.m. March 4, noon to 5 p.m. Stations of the Cross: Fridays 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross: Thursday, Feb 22; Thursday, St. Michael the Archangel, Waterloo Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:45 p.m. March 8; Thursday, March 22, all at 7 p.m. Study Group: Bible Study, Wednesdays, Feb 7, 21; Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 8 a.m., 7 p.m. St. Therese March 7 and 21, 8:30 a.m. Penance Service: March 11, 5 p.m. Reconciliation: March 31, 9-10 a.m. and 3:45-4:45; Eucharistic Adoration: Fridays 7-8 a.m Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 7:30, 9 a.m.; 7 p.m. Holy Thursday, 9 p.m.; Good Friday, 2 p.m. Stations of the Cross: 7 p.m. with Benediction Penance Service: March 13, 7 p.m. Study Group: call the office Eucharistic Adoration: March 2, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. St. Jude, Fort Wayne Reconciliation: Monday-Friday 7:30-8 a.m.; Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 7 p.m. Saturdays 4 p.m.; Sundays 9-10 a.m. Reconciliation: Thursdays 6:25 p.m.; Saturdays 8:30 a.m.; Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 6:15, 8:15, 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. Good Friday 1:30 p.m.; Holy Saturday 4:30 p.m. Penance Service: March 29, 7 p.m. St. Monica Mercy Day, March 20 hours TBA Eucharistic Adoration: 24 hours a day in Perpetual Other: Good Friday service 12:30 p.m. Adoration Chapel Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 8 a.m., 12:05, 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Penance Service: March 20, 7 p.m. Mercy Day St. Thomas the Apostle Reconciliation: Weekdays, 7:45-8 a.m; Saturdays 9:30- Eucharistic Adoration: Fridays after 8 a.m. Mass to noon. 10:30 a.m.; 2:30-3:30 p.m.; April 3-5, 3-5 p.m.; April 5, Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 6 p.m. followed by soup Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 6:30, 8 a.m.; 8:45 p.m.; April 6, 2:30, 8 p.m. supper; Wednesdays at 2 p.m. for children. 12:05, 6:30 p.m. Other: Seeing the Passion through new eyes — Tuesday, Parish Mission: Stewardship during Lent Penance Service: March 31, 11 a.m. Feb. 27, March 6 and 13 at 6:30 p.m. encounter Study Group: All invited to RCIA after Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration: Monday-Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Christ’s Passion in Scripture, prayer, music, film and evening Mass in chuch lower level Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 7 p.m. art. A light soup supper served at 6 p.m. Sunday, March Reconciliation: Wednesdays 5-6 p.m.; Fridays 11 a.m. to Study Groups: Disciples in Mission faith sharing groups 18, at 3 p.m. walk the Stations of the Cross outdoors noon; Saturdays 9-10 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturdays 9-10 a.m.; Thursday before first through the neighborhood .93 mile, the distance Christ Other: 12:05 p.m. Mass every Friday Friday 4-5 p.m. walked to Calvary. Tuesday, March 27, at 6 p.m. a Seder Supper. St. Patrick, Arcola St. Vincent de Paul, Elkhart Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 7 p.m. Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 7, 8:15 a.m. (English); St. Mary of the Angels, Big Long Lake Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 7 p.m. noon, 4 p.m. (Spanish); 5:30 p.m. (English); 7:15 p.m. Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 —7 p.m. and after Sunday, Parish Mission: March 18-21 at 7 p.m.; March 19-21 at (Spanish) Feb. 25 Mass 8 a.m. morning session Penance Service: March 21, 7 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: April 5, after 7 p.m. Mass Eucharistic Adoration: Mondays and Thursdays 3-9 Stations of the Cross: Wednesdays and Good Friday, St. Patrick, South Bend p.m.; Fridays 3-6 p.m. April 6, 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross: Fridays 6 p.m. (Spanish); 7:15 p.m. Reconciliation: One hour before Mass or by appointment. Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 12:15, 5:30 p.m. (English) Penance Service: April 1, 3 p.m. Parish Mission: Disciples in Mission groups St. Mary of the Annunciation, Bristol Stations of the Cross: Fridays after 12:15 and 5:30 p.m. Reconciliation: Fridays 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Saturdays after Masses. 8 a.m. Mass; 3-4:30 p.m. Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 9 a.m., 7 p.m. Parish Mission: Sundays, Stewardship program Other: Fridays except Good Friday, Meditation organ Penance Service: March 29, 7 p.m. Other: March 30, Communal annointing at 5:30 Mass at recitals 12:15-12:45 p.m.; Good Friday, Tenebrae Eucharistic Adoration: Opens 1 p.m. Sundays until 9 a.m.; St. Hedwig service at 8 p.m.; Morning prayer 8 a.m. April 5-7; Friday at 9 p.m. to Saturday 9 a.m. Spanish living Stations of the Cross Good Friday at 4 Stations of the Cross: Friday at 7 p.m. Soup supper at 6 p.m. St. Patrick, Walkerton p.m.; Sunday, March 18, vespers at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Reconciliation: Monday-Friday 8:30-8:45 a.m.; Saturdays March 14, benediction at 6 p.m. 8:15-8:45 a.m.; 4-5 p.m. Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 7, 8:15 a.m.; 7 p.m. Other: The Mass: An adult education series on Tuesdays evening prayer St. Vincent de Paul, Fort Wayne Feb. 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 7 p.m. in the Penance Service: March 15 as part of mission. library. Sunday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m., Mother of Mercy Eucharistic Adoration: March 2 and 16, 8:45-11 a.m. Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 6:30, 8 a.m.; 12:30, Messengers: An evening of prayers, expopsition, adora- Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. tion and benediction focused on the Divine Mercy Parish Mission: March 14, 15, 16 at 7 p.m. March 17, 5 Penance Service: March 26, 7 p.m. message. p.m. with Mass Eucharistic Adoration: Sundays noon to 6 p.m.; Reconciliation: April 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; April 5, 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. St. Mary of the Assumption, Decatur Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 7 p.m. Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 7, 8:15 a.m.; noon, 6 p.m. St. Peter Reconciliation: Saturdays 8:45-9:45 a.m. Penance Service: March 19, 7 p.m. (English); April 1, Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 7 a.m.; noon 3 p.m. (Spanish) Eucharistic Adoration: Last Saturday of the month Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. following 4 p.m. Mass Stations of the Cross: Sundays 1 p.m. Stations of the Cross: Thursdays at 5 p.m. Parish Mission: Feb. 26, March 6, 13, 19, 7 p.m. Reconciliation: Saturdays 3-3:30 p.m. Study Groups: Bible study Sundays 9:30 to 11 a.m.; Other: Thursdays, Mass, stations and soup at 5 p.m. Apologetics study group Sundays 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; Bible study Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. Reconciliation: Monday and Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Ss. Peter and Paul Saturday 4-4:30 p.m. Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 8 a.m.; noon and 7 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesdays, Sundays at 7 p.m. St. Matthew Cathedral Stations of the Cross: Fridays 7 p.m.; 2:10 p.m. with school children Distribution of Ashes: Feb. 21 — 7, 9 a.m.; 12:15, 5:30 p.m. Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:30-4:15 p.m.; before every Eucharistic Adoration: Fridays 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mass Stations of the Cross: Friday at 2:15 and 6 p.m. 14 LENT/SPIRITUALITY FEBRUARY 18, 2007 Jubilee — a time for reconciliation, a time for evangelization

BY LINDA FURGE Reflection on reconciliation and What do we mean What is a Jubilee? evangelization A jubilee, in biblical For Jubilee 2007 Bishop by evangelization? terms, is “a year of favor John M. D’Arcy encourages from the Lord.” The tradi- us to reflect on the twin tion of jubilee reaches back themes of reconciliation and n recent years much has good news of Jesus into every to the Old Testament. The evangelization. Both are dif- been written about evange- human situation.” They further law of Moses prescribed sab- ficult concepts because they lization in the Catholic state, “... the fruit of evangeliza- batical and jubilee years for I directly challenge our “spiri- Church. Again and again we are tion is changed lives and a the Jewish people when there tual status quo.” We are asked reminded that it is not a street changed world.” was no cultivation of crops; to examine how well we are corner approach of proclaiming In other words, we are a alienated lands were returned to doing as reconciling people and the Gospel message. Rather, it church of the modern world, their original owners; debts were communities. While, in our is a deeply personal call to actively engaging our culture in pardoned; and slaves freed. (Lev heads, we acknowledge the need share what we ourselves have all its dimensions, even as we 25:8-54) The word jubilee is to forgive and be forgiven, past been given through our baptism look to our Gospel roots for our derived from the Hebrew word experiences show that, in really and the Christian life to which practices and traditions. Most of meaning “ram’s horn,” sounded the Holy Land, visiting the tombs “doing” reconciliation, we fall we have been called. us are quite comfortable with to announce this special year. of the Apostles Peter and Paul miserably short of the acknowl- In the Eucharist, the source the language of the Gospels and In the New Testament, Jesus and the shrines of the martyrs. edged need. and summit of our Catholic other readings we hear in presents himself as the one who There was a prevailing belief that To be effective and credible faith, we are continually sent church. We have no problem brings the old jubilee to comple- every 100th year was a year of witnesses of our faith today, we forth “to love and serve the with concepts such as “go(ing) tion, because he has come “to “great pardon.” need to be “happy campers.” Lord.” Two thousand years ago, and make(ing) disciples” and bring good news to the poor, to The late 13th century, in fact, Happy campers are people who Jesus urged the whole church to “spread(ing) the good news of heal the brokenhearted, to was a time of vast suffering are at peace, who are reconciled carry out his evangelizing mis- salvation to the ends of the announce release to captives and caused by wars and diseases. with themselves, their God and sion: “Go, therefore, and make earth.” We have an understand- freedom to those in prison.” Among the people grew a great their relationships. Happy disciples of all nations, baptiz- ing (some more than others) of When Pope John Paul II desire to return to a more holy campers, willing to share their ing them in the name of the how it all worked in the first announced preparations for way of living. With tremendous faith and gifts with the communi- Father, and of the Son, and of centuries after Christ. Jubilee Year 2000, he wrote, “For faith many Christians traveled to ties to which they belong, are the the Holy Spirit, teaching them But we need to reclaim for the church, the jubilee is precise- Rome (on foot) to visit the tombs best witnesses of the Gospel to observe all that I have com- ourselves concepts we so easily ly this ‘year of the Lord’s favor,’ of the apostles and to receive the today. manded you. And behold, I am assign to the Gospels and epis- a year of the remission of sins pope’s blessing, in order to obtain We are encouraged to broaden with you always, until the end tles — concepts such as disci- and of the punishment due to grace and strength to carry on. our understanding of reconcilia- of time.” — Mt 28: 18-20. pleship, evangelization, stew- them, a year of reconciliation They came by the thousands at tion, to check our “happy Today we, too, are called to ardship, witness and mission. between disputing parties, a year Christmas in 1299. Due to their camper” status, to see reconcilia- be disciples. We hear this in the It’s easy to say, “Peter was a of manifold conversions and of immense number, Pope Boniface tion as a way of life that includes writings of Pope Paul VI, Pope disciple of Christ.” It’s not quite sacramental and extra-sacramen- VIII — full of admiration for the sacraments. As reconciling John Paul II, and the U.S. bish- so easy or comfortable to say, “I tal penance.” — TMA, #14. their faith and the reason for their and evangelizing people, we need ops. Twenty-five years ago, am a disciple of Christ” — Many people ask how the cel- coming — proclaimed the first to reach out to others and find Pope Paul VI proclaimed, “We especially out loud where ebration of jubilees began in our Christian Jubilee in February ways of connecting the story of wish to confirm once more that someone might hear. It’s easy to church. Historically, it is safe to 1300 as a “year of forgiveness of Jesus and God’s reconciling love the task of evangelizing all peo- talk of the disciples evangeliz- say the first Christian jubilee was all sins.” of us. ple constitutes the essential mis- ing others; it’s not so easy to born out of public acclaim. It was sion of the church. think of us as evangelizers. the practice of Christians from Evangelization is in fact the Part of our reluctance could early times to go on pilgrimage to grace and vocation proper to the be the result of long-held suspi- church, her deepest identity. cion that these words are She exists in order to evangel- “Protestant” — to the point of ize. ...” He called evangeliza- stereotypical association. But tion “the activity whereby the we should realize we are also church proclaims the Gospel, so closely linked to these early SPACE for Lent 2007 that faith may be aroused, may Christian terms. In fact, if we SACRED unfold and may grow.” It is the call ourselves Christian, these Jesuit Communication Centre kingdom in action, telling the words should be part of our world that the word of Jesus is Catholic vocabulary. 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BY SISTER JANE CAREW ment of mind and heart that allows ney The church has made the adult us to truly come to know the through catechism so engaging. Each chap- f you feel drawn towards an teachings of Catholicism. the cate- ter begins with the life of a experience of interior renewal, Faith leads us, it goes ahead to chism Catholic who has already been Iyou might be glad to know prepare a place for the heart, with the made a saint or who has been an about a new gift of faith that has searching out the possibilities of guidance effective evangelizer. St. Elizabeth recently been provided for adults love. This life of faith is both an of presen- Ann Seton, St. Juan Diego, Father — the United States Catholic acceptance of the message of ters. Over Junipero Serra, Sister Thea Catechism for Adults. This excit- Christ and an entrusting of our- 500 people Bowman, Archbishop Fulton ing opportunity is geared for all selves to Jesus in a personal rela- have com- Sheen and Dorothy Day are but a who want to grow in love and tionship. We become disciples, pleted this. few. Truths of the faith are present- knowledge of the rich heritage of which establishes a growing rela- Faithfully ed: our profession of faith, the Catholicism. tionship, a gift knowledge, friend- they come sacramental life, morality and In 1992 the Catechism of the ship and intimacy that is meant to once a week prayer. Each chapter has questions Catholic Church, a compendium of last a lifetime and for all eternity. from that bring enlightenment and major teachings, was given to the Pope John Paul II said many September meaning to both the issues of doc- ence of evangeliza- church through the great leadership times that Jesus Christ tells us through May. trine and the challenges of our tion. of Pope John Paul II. what it means to be fully human. At the last ses- American of culture. Prayers and A very great American, At this time Pope John Paul II Since God fully revealed himself sion when they meditation bring a greater integra- Cardinal Avery Dulles, has called also envisioned the writing of local through Christ, what a profound receive their tion to the various topics. this United States Catholic catechisms, which would reflect way to understand God’s design certificates, each person expresses Recently a companion work- Catechism for Adults an “engine” the content of the 1992 catechism, for humanity amidst a secular cul- what it has meant to them. We hear book has been published which for the new evangelization. This is but also take into account the vari- ture with so many false promises. that it is life changing and they are facilitates the experience of this an interesting analogy. We all can ous circumstances that form the The goal of this new catechism so sad when it is over. They want venture. Call the Cathedral relate to the engines we rely on, identity of individual countries. is to help bring about lifelong con- more. Bookstore at (260) 422-4611 and the one in the car, the one in the To choose a journey through version, a renewal of mind and I will never forget the woman order both the United States fridge or the furnace. How much this new United States Catholic heart. We are so distracted by our who was in a South Bend group. Catechism for Adults and its com- happier we would be if we allowed Catechism for Adults is an invita- fast-paced life that it is hard to find Her husband had been transferred panion piece, the “Study Guide for the “engine” of the new catechism tion to be faithfully drawn into dis- time to search for God who has to Wisconsin. However, so as not the U.S. Adult Catholic to aflame and energize our lives, cipleship with Jesus, thus learning written in each of our hearts a to miss the last six classes, they Catechism.” Be renewed and trans- families, workplaces and, of to judge all personal, social and yearning desire for himself. drove back each week so she could formed. course, our church communities. spiritual experiences in the light of If we have the grace and perse- complete the program. She was an Will you consider making this pos- faith. This can be done alone or in verance to journey through this older woman who had lived her sible? small groups. catechism, it must not only be for faith, but with tears in her eyes, Our diocesan Office of Sister Jane Carew is the director of It is important to realize that we ourselves but for all those who we she told us of how this experience Catechesis has a two-year pro- the Office of Catechesis for the cannot love what we do not know. meet daily. They need to experi- of learning brought her to a whole gram, Education for Ministry, that Diocese of Fort Wayne-South We must therefore approach this ence from us a witness and experi- new grasp of loving Catholicism, has gone on now for 15 years. It is Bend. 16 LENT/SPIRITUALITY FEBRUARY 18, 2007 Parish Missions bring nourishment, renewal

BY SISTER JOLENE HEIDEN, SSND each other at Mass, but do we real- St. Joseph, Fort Wayne, ly know one another? St. Charles to host Blessed Sacrament A parish mission always has a FORT WAYNE — About 25 years parish mission Parish to host mission hosts spiritual renewal special theme and a logo or picture. ago, a dream materialized in the through mission Since this is the sesquicentennial or Diocese of Fort Wayne-South FORT WAYNE — St. Feb. 25-28 150th anniversary of the Diocese Charles Borromeo Parish in Bend when Bishop John M. ALBION — Father Joachim FORT WAYNE — St. Joseph’s of Fort Wayne-South Bend, the D’Arcy planted seeds in the hearts Fort Wayne will hold its Parish announces a spiritual theme chosen is, “Behold the Face parish mission with the Quadros and the parishioners of some priests, religious women of Blessed Sacrament in renewal Feb. 26-March 2. of Christ — His Steadfast Love and lay people to develop a pro- theme, “Behold the Face of The programs offered in the Endures Forever.” The logo for this Christ,” from March 4-7. Albion will have a Lenten gram of spirituality for parishes parish mission Sunday, Feb. “Behold the Face of Christ” special year helps to draw us into throughout the diocese. Now 20 The mission’s focus is to series and will be held at 7 the theme. We see Mary beholding provide a “spiritual 25, through Wednesday, Feb. plus years later this program of 28. The mission team has p.m. at St. Joseph Church the face of her Son, Jesus, on the spirituality is still flourishing. makeover” and “reignite the located at 2213 Brooklyn Ave. cross, and we are able to perceive flame of faith and commit- adopted the Sesquicentennial Through parish missions, people Jubilee theme, “Behold the On Monday, Feb. 26, a in some small way the depth of his are not only nourished and ment to Christ,” according to prayer service will be followed steadfast love for us. mission organizers. Face of Christ, His Steadfast renewed in their faith but continue Love Endures Forever.” by a presentation by Father Bill Through both the evening to be even more comfortable in Speakers include Lisa Kummer, pastor of St. prayer services and the morning Marino, March 4; Father In preparation for the mis- sharing their faith with others and sion, the parishioners will par- Michael’s Parish in Plymouth. sessions, the theme is etched more in creatively reaching out to others Chris Young, March 5; Bishop On Tuesday, Feb. 27, a deeply into hearts through prepared John M. D’Arcy, March 6; ticipate in adoration of the in need. Blessed Sacrament following prayer service will be followed reflections, quiet time for reflect- A parish mission is a time for us and Father Daryl Rybicki, by an insightful discussion led ing, communal prayer, as well as March 7. the Sunday morning 8 a.m. to be spiritually refreshed. It is a Mass and extending through by Mary Sue Kriegel, from the singing together. For many, the time for a spiritual “tune-up.” The the evening prayer service, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South evening reconciliation service is an mission offers an opportunity to ending with benediction. A Bend. opportunity for them to come recharge our spiritual batteries ... to place we go. We will have vital scriptural rosary will be prayed On Wednesday, Feb. 28, home to Christ after having been refocus our lives on what and who parishes, priest and people work- at 6 p.m. on Sunday, followed Father Tom Shoemaker, pastor away from the sacrament or the is all-important, God. It is like a ing together, reaching out to those by children’s adoration and at St. Jude Parish in Fort faith. retreat. A mission is meant to be an who have drifted away for whatev- prayer. Wayne, will speak about the The culmination of the parish invitation to allow Christ and his er reasons, those who are Each evening of the mission power of forgiveness and rec- mission is always the closing Holy Spirit to transform our some- unchurched or have no church to begins at 7 p.m. Ginny onciliation. This program will Mass. Nourished by the Eucharist times complacent and self-centered call home. Kohrman, from the diocesan begin immediately following a and strengthened through the hearts. It rekindles the flame of dis- A parish-wide mission is for Office of Spiritual reconciliation service. sacrament of reconciliation, prayer, cipleship in all those who attend ... everyone. It is a time for renewal Development, will offer morn- “Steadfast in Communion” fellowship, working and sharing renewing our baptismal commit- and revitalization. It is a time for ings of reflection at 8 a.m. will be presented by Bishop together, hearts are renewed, spir- ment to spread the good news to all all parishioners to become Monday through Wednesday. John M. D’Arcy. A closing its are revitalized, and enthusiasm whose lives we touch. involved. With the help of the • Sunday — Mary Mass will take place at 7 p.m. and zeal spill over into building up The purpose of a parish-wide parish mission planning team and Glowaski, pastoral associate, on March 1 at St. Joseph the kingdom of God. Instead of an mission is to continue to deepen the assistance of the Office of St. John the Baptist Parish, Parish followed by Bishop ending, it becomes a beginning to the faith life of the parish commu- Spiritual Development, each per- Fort Wayne; D’Arcy’s presentation. carry out Jesus’ command to go nity through personal and commu- son in the parish is invited and • Monday — Bruce Morning reflections will be out, “make disciples of all nal prayer, the word of God and encouraged to share his or her gifts Summerfield, artist and moti- given on Tuesday, Wednesday nations..., and… “remember, I am the sacraments, especially recon- by helping in some area of the vational speaker, St. Joseph and Thursday by Sister Jolene with you always, even to the end ciliation and Eucharist. These true preparation — publicity, hospitali- Hessen Cassel; Heiden, SSND. of the age.” — Mt 28:19. sources of divine life bring us ty, telephoning, visiting the home- • Tuesday — Bishop John For more information call Some of the fruits of the parish- closer to Christ. These foundation- bound or those in nursing homes, M. D’Arcy, will speak on rec- the parish at (260) 432-5513. wide missions throughout the years al aspects of the Christian life are baby sitting or assisting with some onciliation and assist with the A light meal will be served include the implementation of the authentic sources for spiritual of the children and youth pro- sacrament of reconciliation; from 6-6:45 p.m. prior to each parishioner led Bible study groups, development in our parishes, grams, making banners or posters, • Wednesday — Father prayer service. Handicapped hospitality and grieving ministries, homes and places of work. When decorating, video taping. There are Mark Weaver, OFM Conv, seating will be available and Widows for Prayer, Disciples in we are grounded in these sources, many ways to become involved. from St. Joseph, LaGrange, childcare will be provided for Mission, faith-sharing groups in Christ will be our center, the center The mission preparation creates a will celebrate the closing Mass. all evening sessions. some homes and parishes, Women from which we will live our ordi- way to get to know more people of of Grace, and now Wells of Hope, nary lives. Christ becomes a part one’s parish by working together outreach for those who have been of everything we do and every in less formal ways. We may see away from the church. St. Augustine once said, “Those who wish to follow God, let God Our services: go before you and you follow. Don’t try to make God follow • Medical services of hospice medical director and physician while you go before.” Augustine • Nursing visits from hospice-certified RNs was in tune with the Spirit, and we • 24-hour RN on call too are called to this same open- • Therapies to increase ness to God’s Holy Spirit in order quality of life to listen and follow. “Not only are • Social worker services lay people included in God’s call • Home health aide visits to holiness, but theirs is a unique • Spiritual assistance response which itself is a gift of • Volunteer and the Holy Spirit. It is characteristic companion services that lay men and women hear the • Medication for pain call to holiness in the very web of control their existence.” — “Called and Live comfortably. • Medical equipment and Gifted: The American Laity — Make the most of every moment supplies Bishop’s Pastoral,” 1980. • Emotional support for patients and families Two parishes had a parish mis- • Bereavement support for family members sion this past fall, and six more We've been taking care of Fort Wayne for more than 100 will have 2007 Lenten missions. years by providing hospice services in your home, or in a Since implementing this spirituali- nursing home, or at our Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Our ty program, 26 parishes out of 82 staff is trained and equipped to respond quickly to the have participated in a parish-wide needs of patients and family members. mission under the direction of the diocesan Office of Spiritual Hospice care is fully covered for eligible patients by www.VNHH.org Development. Medicare and Medicaid and many other types of health 260-435-3222 plans, including HMOs, PPOs and other private insurance. 800-288-4111 No one is turned away because of an inability to pay for (Indiana Only) hospice care. 5910 Homestead Road • Fort Wayne, In 46814 Sister Jolene Heiden, SSND, is dirctor of the Office of Spiritual This special Sesquicentennial feature is brought to you by Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Development for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. FEBRUARY 18, 2007 LENT/SPIRITUALITY 17 Diocese once part of Baltimore, Bardstown and then Vincennes dioceses

BY ANN CAREY “West” — between the half of Indiana. Northern Indiana Appalachian Mountains and the developed at a slower pace. Mississippi River. Indiana came At Vincennes, Bruté responded he Diocese of Fort Wayne- under the jurisdiction of this see to the needs of his frontier dioce- South Bend, with a grant and its first bishop, Benedict ses by laying the foundation of Tfrom Our Sunday Visitor, Joseph Flaget.” institutional life. He started a small has commissioned Dr. Joseph M. “The episcopal responsibility seminary to form clergy and nur- White to write a history in celebra- for Indiana surfaced as a topic tured Catholic education by secur- tion of the Sesquicentennial when the nine bishops of the ing from his native Rennes the Jubilee Year. United States convened in October services of the Congregation of The following is excerpted 1833 for their Second Provincial Jesus and Mary (Eudists) to open from “Worthy of the Gospel of Council of Baltimore. ... the short-lived St. Gabriel College. Christ: A History of the Diocese of Among the recommendations To minister to Catholics across his Fort Wayne-South Bend,” by made ... was a division of the diocese, he recruited priests and Joseph M. White: Bardstown diocese. The bishops seminarians primarily from his “When the Holy See decided to asked that a new diocese with an native France. create a new diocese with jurisdic- episcopal see at Vincennes be For the better pastoral care of tion over the entire country, the formed for the state of Indiana and his huge diocese, Bruté obtained priests of the United States elected eastern Illinois. They nominated as in 1839 the appointment of a John Carroll as bishop. The Holy its first bishop, Simon Bruté de coadjutor bishop, Célestin de la See duly created the diocese of Rémur, a respected priest present Hailandière, also born near Baltimore in 1789, with John at the council as one of its officials Rennes. While the latter was in Carroll as its first bishop. What ... and Pope Gregory XVI duly France to recruit personnel to became Indiana then was under created the diocese of Vincennes, serve the diocese, Bruté died in the jurisdiction of this new dio- with Bruté as its first bishop, on June 1839. Hailandière returned cese. May 6, 1834.” the following fall to govern the In the political sphere, the U.S. “His appointment as bishop diocese as its second bishop. He Congress organized the Northwest came as the state’s development came with priests and seminarians Territory in 1787 encompassing quickened in the 1830s with the recruited to serve the pioneer dio- the future states of Ohio, Indiana, arrival of settlers — American cese. From his native Brittany, Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Protestants drawn from other religious communities, the Sisters From this vast area, Congress states as well as Protestant and of Providence under the leadership carved out and created the Indiana Catholic immigrants from Europe. of Mother Theodore Guérin, and Territory in 1800. The path to The Ohio River — the state’s Brothers of the Congregation of statehood was achieved in 1816. southern border as the avenue for Holy Cross under Father Edward By then, the diocese of Bardstown transporting commerce and pas- Sorin arrived later.” (Kentucky) had been formed in sengers — brought newcomers 1808 for the vast areas of the U.S. who settled first in the southern World and diocesan timeline 1831-1856 1831 Sacred Heart,Notre Dame 1831 Pope Gregory XVI succeeds Pius VII as 254th pope. Clement Studebaker,American automobile pioneer born March 12

1837 Cathedral of the Immaculate 1837 Conception,Fort Wayne Michigan admitted as the 26th state Martin Van Buren succeeds Andrew Jackson as U.S.President Father Basil Moreau founds the Congregation of Holy Cross 1838 St.Patrick,Lagro,Oratory Parish 1997 1838 ENJOY LENT with Fish by Ed Fox (St.Bernard Wabash) Trail of Tears forced the relocation of the Cherokee tribe,killing 8,000 February 1840 St.John the Evangelist,Goshen 1840 Fort Wayne William Henry Harrison defeats Martin Van Buren as U.S.President 23 St Jude State at Randallia 1845 Ss Peter and Paul,Huntington Mother Theodore Guérin arrives near Terre Haute to establish the Sisters 23 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 10700 Aboite Center Road of Providence in the U.S.and establishes Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods March 2 Queen of Angels Church 1500 West State 1846 St.Mary,Decatur 1846 2 St. Joseph Church (Bluffton, Indiana) 1846 St.Vincent de Paul,Fort Wayne Pope Pius IX succeeds Gregory XVI as the 255th pope 9 St. Aloysius Church 14623 Bluffton Road St.Leo,Leo sacramental records 16 Good Shepherd UMC 4700 Vance Avenue 1848 St.Mary,Fort Wayne 1848 Wisconsin admitted as the 30th state 16 Our Lady of Good Hope Church 7215 St. Joe Road Originally Mother of God Parish (Monroeville) 1848 St.Joseph,Mishawaka 23 St. Rose Church 206 Summit 1850 St.Catherine,Nix Settlement 1850 23 St. Henry Church 2929 East Paulding Road 1851 St.Louis,Besancon President Zachary Taylor dies in office 30 St. Michael Lutheran Church 2131 Getz Road 1851 St.Joseph,Hessen Cassel and is succeeded by Millard Fillmore as 13th U.S.President 1853 St.Mary the Assumption, Avilla California is admitted as the 31st U.S.state April 1853 St.Joseph,South Bend 6 American Legion Post 420 112 East South (Monroeville) 1853 6 Decatur Masons (Decatur, Indiana) Stephen Foster writes “My Old Kentucky Home” We’ll see you there! Fox Catering 1856 1856 St.Patrick,Walkerton 21 years in the 6538 Tillman Road • Fort Wayne 1856 St.Leo,Leo Mission Parish Closed 1919 Various acts of violence regarding slavery occur business. Thanks for (St.Vincent Fort Wayne) in Kansas,Washington,D.C.,and elsewhere your support! (260) 447-1551 18 LENT/SPIRITUALITY FEBRUARY 18, 2007

Lenten Faith Sharing literature Office of Spiritual Development and Evangelization can be found at “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” www.diocesefwsb.org Reconciliation: restoring broken relationships

BY LINDA FURGE tical reconciliation) and between Listening to the word of God they connected to your vertical things, including our pets, with ourselves and others (horizontal in the Scriptures can aid our con- relationship with God and your respect and care. reconciliation). Reconciliation version process. If we focus on horizontal relationships with oth- • To play creatively: To select Opening prayer means restoration of broken rela- God’s love for us in the readings, ers? How do you experience entertainment and toys that sup- tionships and the deep peace that if we truly hear God’s word pro- ongoing conversion? port our Christian values and to O Lord, your love and forgive- comes from being brought back claimed through Christ, we are • Describe an experience of avoid entertainment that makes ness are unconditional and freely into harmony with God and with faced with our own response — reconciliation in your life — an violence look exciting, funny or given to all who sincerely seek to others. (CCC 1468-1470) or lack thereof — to that love. experience of giving and receiv- acceptable. do your will. Open our eyes to Jesus stressed the need for Do we “love one another as I ing forgiveness and peace. • To be courageous: To chal- your ways; open our ears to hear both horizontal and vertical rec- have loved you”? (Jn 15:12) In Reflect on the individuals lenge violence in all its forms your word; open our minds to onciliation when he said, “So this way the whole of Scripture involved, the process and the wherever I encounter it whether receive your Spirit; and transform when you are offering your gift for the entire liturgical year is for benefits, “gifts” that you’ve at home, at school, at work or in our hearts that we may ever more to God at the altar, if you remem- our examination and instruction. received. the community and to stand with witness to the good news of sal- ber that your brother or sister has The questions to ask are not only • How can you more fully wit- others who are treated unfairly. vation. In Jesus’ name, we pray. something against you, leave what we did, but also why we did ness to the Gospel teachings on Amen your gift there before the altar it; not only what we have done, reconciliation in your life? What Closing prayer: and go; first be reconciled to but also what we have failed to can you do, here and now, to fos- Scripture: Col 3:12-15 your brother or sister, and then do. Jesus uses the beatitudes as a ter forgiveness and peace among A Psalm of Pardon come and offer your gift.” — Mt template for Christian living. We, those with whom you interact Pardon is your name, Commentary 5:23-24. too, can use the beatitudes to each day? Forgiveness your eternal title, During his public ministry check if we truly love others as • What has been your experi- By “mercy as vast as the universe” If there is one thing that all Jesus never passed up an oppor- God has loved us. ence of the sacrament of recon- are you known. humans recognize, it’s that we tunity to preach reconciliation, The Vatican II rites for cele- ciliation? Is the sacrament mean- Grant me, O gracious one, were born with a little devil the love of God and the forgive- brating the sacrament bring it ingful to you today? Why or why Your great gift of pardon. inside, an innate orneriness, an ness of sins. By sharing his more fully into the life of the not? How can you grow in appre- intrinsic self-centeredness — or power to forgive sins with the church. There are now two com- ciation of this healing sacrament? I have searched for it what’s commonly called “original apostles, Jesus extended the gift munal rites. One rite involves the In every pocket and hiding place; sin.” Because of this, no matter of God’s reconciliation through- gathered community listening Evangelizing I cannot find it, your gift of self. how close we may feel we are to out the ages: “I will give you the and reflecting on the word of I know it is here, God, we soon realize we are all keys of the kingdom of heaven, God, followed by individual con- action challenge: Buried beneath my pain, sinners in need of God’s forgive- and whatever you bind on earth fession and absolution, all within A personal pledge Somewhere in a back corner ness. All throughout our lives we will be bound in heaven, and the context of a penance service. of my heart: are tempted to misuse the free- whatever you loose on earth will The other communal rite is the of reconciliation But for now it is lost. dom God gave us and sin. On the be loosed in heaven.” — Mt same except for communal con- (Individuals, families and oth- flip side, as Catholic Christians 16:19. fession and absolution, but ers are asked to take this pledge Make me your passenger we also realize that we are ever The forms of the sacrament presently this second communal and use it to check themselves Of the good news I cannot graced with God’s presence and have varied considerably rite is only to be used in cases of monthly for one year to become speak now. that forgiveness is always avail- throughout the centuries. During urgent necessity. reconciling people.) Give to me words of forgiveness, able to us. God is eager to for- the early centuries there was an In the rite for individual rec- The healing touch of pardon, give our sins if we but turn to emphasis on public and rigorous onciliation, healing happens as For interior renewal The love that weds two as one. God with a sincere heart. penance. In the seventh century, we speak our sins out loud to • To respect self and others: To Reconciliation always Irish monks began celebrating the someone else. The priest greets respect myself, to affirm others I know that to forgive is divine, involves two spiritual move- sacrament in a more private man- the penitent either face-to-face or and to avoid uncaring criticism, But I am no deity, ments: turning away from sin and ner. This developed into the form behind a screen and, using the hateful words, physical attacks, And I fear I will be a demon, turning towards God and other of penance with which many of word of God, calls the penitent to and self-destructive behavior. Who, by failing to forgive, persons. Our first and fundamen- us grew up before Vatican II. reconciliation. After confession • To communicate better: To Will spread the kingdom of tal conversion — or turning After Vatican II three rites of the of sins, the priest offers some share my feelings honestly, to darkness. towards God — comes with the sacrament were introduced. counsel and a penance. The peni- look for safe ways to express my new life in Christ we receive in Before describing these rites, tent says a prayer of repentance anger, and to work at solving Remind me ten times and more baptism. But moving towards an it is important to mention the and resolves to sin no more. (See problems peacefully. Of all that you have forgiven me — ever more intimate relationship fundamental structure of the guide page 19) Without even waiting for my with Christ requires many other sacrament: the actions of the per- Christ commissioned his fol- For reaching out to others sorrow, conversion experiences as we son approaching the sacrament lowers to continue his mission of • To listen: To listen carefully The very instant that I slipped gradually, sometimes painfully, and the action of God mediated healing, forgiveness and reconcil- to one another, especially those and sinned. sometimes joyfully, make our through the church. Three acts of iation — his mission of bringing who disagree with me, and to Remind me ten thousand way towards him. Conversion is the penitent are involved. The peace to the world. Peace is the consider others’ feelings and times and more not just something we do exter- first is contrition, sorrow for sin “gift” of the sacrament of recon- needs rather than insist on having Of your endless absolution, nally. More than anything else, it and the determination to avoid ciliation. Heaven rejoices when a my own way. Not even sorrow required involves an internal change of sinning in the future. The second sinner repents. Too few people • To forgive: To apologize and on my part, heart, a reorientation of our lives. is confession, the admission of really understand what Jesus is make amends when I hurt anoth- So broad the bounty of your love. Many Catholics may have had our sins and a willingness to take doing for them. Too few people er, to forgive others, and to keep less than pleasant experiences responsibility for them. Third is actually hear and experience “Go from holding grudges. Yes, I can — I will — forgive with the sacrament of reconcilia- celebration (satisfaction), an in peace, your sins are forgiven.” As you have forgiven me. Amen. tion because they miss the real action to atone for our sins. This But everyone, willing to hear and For transforming others point of the sacrament. It’s not is also called a penance, intended understand, can receive God’s • To respect nature: To treat — taken from “Prayers for a about telling your sins to the to be healing and to help draw us wondrous gift of reconciliation. the environment and all living Planetary Pilgrim” by Edward Hays priest and saying you’re sorry. In deeper into a love relationship Love, forgiveness and peace are the sacrament of reconciliation, with Christ. all offered simply for the asking Jesus tells us, through the church For the mature Christian, sin ... and isn’t that sometimes the and its ministers, that all our sins is understood as our failure to hardest thing to do? We can only are forgiven and that we are eter- respond to the unwavering love blame our “innate orneriness” nally loved by God. of God. God loves us eternally because God is always willing. “Reconciliation” names what’s and unconditionally, and we so We oftentimes are the ones who most important; this is what Jesus often fail to return that love. We are not! did throughout his entire life and often, too, fail to see God in oth- ministry and what he continues to ers. Sin is more than just a listing Reflection do on earth through the body of of how we “broke the rules.” Christ. The word reconciliation is Rather it’s a failure to grow in and connection rich with meaning. It suggests our love of God and others, a • Reflect on your faith jour- God’s forgiveness and the failure to respond to the love that ney. Name some important con- removal of barriers we’ve erected God has shown us in Christ version experiences. How are between ourselves and God (ver- Jesus. FEBRUARY 18, 2007 LENT/SPIRITUALITY 19 A ‘walk through’ the sacrament of reconciliation The following is a guide for the sacrament of recon- • Blessed are those who show mercy. relationships? Do you allow some time in your life to find ciliation. It begins with an examination of conscience, Do you try to forgive the people who offend or dis- peace with God and with your self, as well as with others? followed by a “walk through” of the confession and like you? Before judging others, do you make sure you • Blessed are those persecuted for justice sake. ends with a sample Act of Contrition. Other Act of know all the facts — or have you leapt to conclusions Are you trying to be a better Christian? Do your life, Contrition prayers are available and often a card is based on assumptions or stereotypes? Do you keep neg- your words and your actions testify to the fact that you available detailing the steps of confession in most ative opinions to yourself — do you contribute to gossip are trying to imitate Christ? Are you willing publicly to churches, penances services, missals or in the reconcilia- or slander, damaging others’ reputations? Do you reach defend the Gospel message and the truths of our faith? tion room. out when you see others suffering? • Blessed are the pure of heart. How to go to individual reconciliation Examination of conscience: Do you keep God in mind — even sometimes? Do you pray at least a little each day, even when it’s not • Before you go to reconciliation, make an examina- How blessed are we? easy or you don’t feel like it? Are you trying to keep tion of conscience. your eyes focused on God? Do you come to God pri- • Approach the priest and sit down in front of him for • Blessed are the poor in spirit. face-to-face, or behind him for anonymous confession. How important to you are your possessions, your vately in prayer and communally at Mass and through titles, your prestige? How do you use your personal the sacraments regularly and seriously? Do you see oth- power — in relationships with those you love and with ers with a pure heart: as What do I do? beloved children of God strangers? In God’s eyes, “less is more” — are you try- • The priest will greet you. ing to live a simpler, more earth-conscious lifestyle? — and not as objects for your use? • Tell how long it’s been since your last confession Can you trust in God to take care of your needs? Do you and confess your sins. waste your energies and talents by daydreaming or com- • Blessed are the peacemakers. • The priest will counsel you and give you a penance. plaining about what you don’t have? • Express your sorrow in your own words or with the • Blessed are those who mourn. Do you act as a peacemaker — or are Act of Contrition. Do you respond with comfort and consolation to • The priest will give you absolution while you those in need? Healing was central to Jesus’ ministry — you prone to choos- ing one side over express your sorrow. do you imitate Christ as a healer, a comforter, a consol- • The priest will tell you to go in peace. er? Are you concerned for those saddened by hunger, another, increas- homelessness, poverty, prejudice, hatred, or violence? ing, rather than • Blessed are the meek. diffusing, the con- Act of Contrition Have you committed your life to fulfilling God’s plan flict? Have you destroyed the My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In on earth — or do you still say, “my will be done, not thy choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have will be done”? Do you actively seek the path of nonvio- peace of anoth- er? Do you try to sinned against you whom I should love above all things. lence in our violent world? Do you respect the good I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no things of creation and the gifts of the earth? Are you be thoughtful and contribute to more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior humble enough to admit your sinfulness and accept Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God’s continuous, free and gracious forgiveness? happiness and peace in your God, have mercy. Amen

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EDITORIAL The need to evangelize s we approach the beginning of another Lenten season, we Aare reminded of the importance of not only focusing on our COMMENTARY own relationship with God — living the way we are supposed to be living all the time according to the Gospels — but also this TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. year especially to extend our faith and spread the word of God. Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, Having declared 2007 a Sesquicentennial Jubilee Year for the IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] entire diocese, Bishop John M. D’Arcy said, “It is a year to reach out to those who have left the practice of their faith. It is a year to greet other Christians who are not in full communion You never gave birth to a child exemplified daily, putting love into with us and to pray for the restoration of that communion.” A tribute to but you loved all our children with a action with service. depth and devotion of the best moth- Through selflessness and seem- During Lent 2007, there will be a multifaceted effort through- Agnes Hart er; you nurtured their dreams and ingly insignificant acts of kindness out our 150-year-old diocese to draw people closer to Christ and allowed them to flourish. we can further your work of making the church. It includes: You didn’t graduate from Oxford or Yale, but your insights into the In the quiet battles you fought, the world just for all. • A media campaign stressing “You can always come home” workings of the human persona rival some won, some lost, though never a Agnes Ann Hart died Jan. 14, at aimed at those who have drifted from the practice of their Carl Jung, and the wisdom you general, you were always a leader, the age of 74. She served the people Catholic faith; imparted to young and old alike was fighting for right and truth with pas- of St. Louis, Besancon, as principal, • A 1-877-MERCY4U telephone number for those seeking given with humility and sensitivity, sion and integrity. and after retiring, as music teacher, counseling and help before returning to the sacrament of and lots of chocolate. And now God has taken you from for a total of 20 years. Born Feb. 13, penance; You never made it to “The us. In our grief, we question his wis- 1932, and raised in Fort Wayne by • The availability of all priests on Mercy Day, March 20, for Tonight Show,” but you made us dom, believing that we still need you, Hilda and Hugh Hart, she attended St the sacrament of penance; laugh with your practical jokes and yet fully aware that God’s will many Patrick’s Church and school with her anecdotes — from the Energizer times is at odds with our own. So we four siblings and was a 1950 gradu- • Training of parish disciples to go two-by-two to visit people struggle, sometimes angry, some- ate from Central Catholic High who might be interested in returning to the practice of their faith Bunny and denture removal to kiss- ing pigs. times remorseful, sometimes sad, yet School. She received her teaching through the Office of Spiritual Development’s ongoing Wells of You never played Carnegie Hall always hopeful, and eventually we degree from the University of Saint Hope evangelization process now in 39 parishes or Broadway, but your music and accept our loss. Francis and masters of education Evangelization consists of both words and actions on our part. plays are just as famous and endear- In our acceptance, we will always from the University of Arizona. Initially, it involves prayer, asking for the courage to reach out ing to us. remember you, Agnes Ann Hart. Not Before coming back to her home- lovingly, as Jesus did, to others, even strangers, who have drifted You never served in an embassy but merely your love of peanut butter, town to stay in 1987, she taught stu- from the practice of their faith. Secondly, it includes heartfelt, had the ability to bring people together music and conversation, though these dents in California, Arizona, sincere conversations that eventually will rekindle interest with your tolerance and understanding to will bring a smile, but more impor- Oklahoma, South Africa, Libya and among family members and friends to again become an active promote many a good cause. tantly the essence of Annie — what other countries around the You never married, but your com- you stood for, and what you stood Mediterranean. At her death she was participant in a parish community. against, while listening to the call of a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Many active Catholics think they do not know enough about mitment to those around you was inspirational and unceasing, with Divine Providence. You would not Church and was buried in Catholic their faith to be able to explain it to someone else. “Others are untold extra hours dedicated to have us be pretentious about your Cemetery, Fort Wayne. afraid of offending someone,” says Ginny Kohrman, co-director improving the lives of the people you passing, but rather our best tribute to J. Robbins of the Office of Spiritual Development and Evangelization for encountered. you would be for us to live as you Monroeville the diocese. “But evangelization does not have to be difficult.” The greatest way to evangelize is to tell others what a differ- ence God and the teachings of the Catholic Church have made in your life. “Evangelization begins when we share our own faith stories with another ... (which) may provide the opportunity for Raise your Catholic others to share with us their reasons for becoming inactive in the Catholic faith,” relates Kohrman. We applaud Kohrman’s sug- gestion that during this 150th anniversary year of our diocese, awareness and voice each of us encourage at least one family member or friend to I had been called to her office. “I research is strictly a black-and- consider returning to the Catholic faith. BY HADLEY RAHRIG “There’s no timeline for conversion and commitment,” adds would like you to write an article white issue. Father Ed Erpelding, pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption about this ethical question,” she “The Catholic Church strongly Parish, Avilla. “Bringing inactive Catholics back into relation- FORT WAYNE — The door said. I took on the challenge. believes that human life begins ship with Christ through relationship with church community clicked shut as I softly closed it Abortion, euthanasia and from the moment of conception. members is a lofty goal that must be ongoing. The Wells of Hope behind me. I glanced across the embryonic stem-cell research are Today, what society doesn’t seem table and noticed the papers scat- process will not only reach out to inactive Catholics but will all practices believed to be wrong to understand is that an embryo is tered across the desk. Like most in the eyes of the church. a human baby,” Father Mark empower active Catholics in realizing their potential to share the students, I was very nervous Throughout time, Catholics are explained. Gospel. The Gospel has the power to save,” he emphasizes. about being called in for a per- faced with ethical decisions, “I was once an embryo, and sonal meeting with the principal. deeply concerning these viola- every person reading this was Back to the basics I listened intently as Mrs. Guffey, tions of life. once an embryo,” Father Mark The essence of the Wells of Hope evangelization process is St. Vincent de Paul principal, The common goal for humani- said. “They’re killing a human rooted in Scripture, inspired by the story of Jesus’ encounter with spoke. ty is to help those in need, to person.” the Samaritan woman at the well (Jn 4:5-42). After the woman Mrs. Guffey began by describ- reach out to the poor and heal the Father Mark was quick to accepts Jesus as messiah and becomes his disciple, she goes out ing how she had allowed an ad weak. Embryonic stem-cell point out that the main goal is not for the Lou Gehrig’s walk to be and invites more. And because of her testimony many research is a scientific procedure to bring organizations such as the published in the weekly menu. in which a human embryo is ALS down. The main purpose of Samaritans become disciples. Jesus in turn speaks to his disciples This walk would raise money for killed in order to gain its stem foundations like ALS is to help about mission and harvest (Jn 4:31-38), and suggests that, like victims of Lou Gehrig’s disease cells for the possible cure of dis- people. However, we cannot give the woman, they too must go and preach to others. and specifically for the medica- ease or injury. The pope has thor- money to organizations that sup- In the parable of the sower, who sows the word of God (Mk tions that the families need. That oughly pronounced embryonic port embryonic stem-cell 4:14), we often focus on the different kinds of soils on which the was a good Christian cause, was- stem-cell research as wrong, but research. seeds fall. Perhaps we wonder which one of the soils best fits us, n’t it? that’s not the end of the story. When donating money to the hoping we are like the good soil that produces abundantly. But Apparently, Mrs. Guffey Some foundations give grants ALS foundation, about $30,000- let us see ourselves as the sower instead. Isn’t this how we received a phone call the follow- to support this research. How can $40,000 of the overall donation should view evangelization? Shouldn’t we be generous, almost ing day asking her to take out the Catholics support an organization will be given to embryonic stem- indiscriminate, in the way we share God’s word? petition because the ALS created to heal, if it is responsible cell research. Asking to separate We need not worry about where the seeds fall or the “soil (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) for the destruction of life itself? your own actual donated money quality” of those with whom we share the word, for it is the Lord foundation that is funded by the That is the real ethical question. will not change the final out- who gives the growth, not us (1 Cor 3:6-7). All we have to worry walk also supports embryonic First, it should be noted that come. about is imitating the generosity of the sower. stem-cell research. only embryonic stem-cell Father Mark stated that no Realize how many other seeds the world, the flesh and the This created a problem research creates controversy in cures have ever been drawn from devil are sowing all around us. Should we not counter these poi- because the Catholic Church the church. Adult stem-cell embryonic stem-cell research. As sonous seeds with the seeds of the Gospel? The need is great, so strictly states that embryonic research harms no person, includ- Catholics, we try to aid people don’t be intimidated as you proclaim the word, in (Lenten) sea- stem-cell research is a sin. ing unborn embryos. In adult with dystrophies, Lou Gehrig’s son and out. Therefore, the ethical question stem-cell research, stem cells are disease, or MS, but in an ethical was raised, what can Catholics taken away from the umbilical way that does not support embry- do to help families who cannot cord or bone marrow and the onic destruction. handle the medical bills on their donor walks away unharmed. own and at the same time not Our Lady of Good Hope pas- Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, support to life-destroying tor, Father Mark Gurtner, clari- Hadley Rahrig is an eighth grade Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, research? fied the church’s position. He student at St. Vincent de Paul Tim Johnson, Vince LaBarbera and Msgr. J. William Lester. Mrs. Guffey then told me why said that embryonic stem-cell School in Fort Wayne. 21 FEBRUARY 18, 2007 COMMENTARY People person: Vatican’s No. 2 man CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson Ash Wednesday falls on Feb.21 this year. keeps high public profile While there is no smoke with fire, there is no ash without burning. This quiz looks at combustion in the Bible. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Instead of spending all day Listening to an early morning talk behind the scenes, dealing with show on the radio one recent foreign affairs and the administra- THE VATICAN 1.In Genesis 11,men decide the “burn”bricks (bake them) to build a great tower, morning, Cardinal Tarcisio tive problems of the universal known as the Tower of Babel (Bable).What is the technical name for this type of Bertone grew annoyed as callers church, Cardinal Bertone frequent- Mesopotamian temple structure? complained about the Vatican’s ly goes outside the Vatican walls LETTER a.cataract b.ziggurat c.pyramid “silence” on soccer violence. to give speeches, say Mass or join JOHN THAVIS So the Vatican’s secretary of in a debate. 2.In Genesis,these two towns were burned down by sulfurous fire: state picked up the phone and soon That’s a contrast with his diplo- a.Sodom and Gomorrah found himself on the air, giving matically trained predecessor, b.Bejabbers and Begorrah listeners an earful. Cardinal Angelo Sodano. the Holocaust at a book presenta- c.Damascus and Antioch Cardinal Bertone pointed out “I think we’re seeing a different tion, preaching about ethics to that Pope Benedict XVI, the style. Cardinal Sodano was an Italy’s finance police, blessing a Vatican newspaper and the cardi- office person, at his desk from 7 in garbage collectors’ Christmas 3.Moses saw a burning of one these when God talked to him: nal himself had all condemned the the morning until midnight, and creche, celebrating Mass for a.altar b.ark c.bush recent killing of a policeman at a he’d get his energy from that,” typography workers, sampling soccer match — and said if people said one Vatican source. truffles from Italy’s Piedmont 4.What was unusual about this (3 above) and proved it was not a natural phenome- didn’t know that, they weren’t “Cardinal Bertone is more of a region, viewing an exhibit on non? paying attention. people person, an extrovert, and he Russian Orthodox spirituality and cheering at a church-run soccer a.The fire glowed blue. He added that it was a huge needs the energy that comes from b.The bush was not consumed. mistake to suggest, as some listen- being in circulation,” he said. tournament. ers had done, that the pope was The media has warmed to the Pope Benedict is apparently c.The bush was wet but burned anyway. somehow detached from the con- cardinal’s personality and given used to seeing his secretary of cerns of average people. him ample ink and airtime. As a state come and go. In December, 5.Leviticus recounts how two unfortunates,Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu,were “This is just typical boorish result, the 72-year-old Salesian is on the feast of the Immaculate burned as a punishment for doing this: ignorance,” he said. building a reputation as a kind of Conception, the pope asked him a.making offerings unacceptable to God Historically, a Vatican secretary populist pastor willing to speak his where he was headed, and the car- b.marrying outside the tribe dinal said he was off to the out- of state communicates in discreet, mind on a wide spectrum of topics c.worshipping the Golden Calf closed-door conversations and not — from the importance of reli- skirts of Rome to lead a proces- sion. via talk radio. But five months into gious art to medical ethics. 6.Numbers 16 records how 250 men were burned when they opposed Moses.What his new job, Cardinal Bertone Over the last few months, “Another one?” the pope already has signaled that he’s Cardinal Bertone has popped up was their main issue according to Moses? going to be different. almost everywhere: talking about LETTER, PAGE 22 a.They wanted to return to Egypt. b.They wanted Levites to attain the priesthood. c.They wanted to offer unclean animals in the Temple.

We must love God, and love others 7.Although it acquired a new meaning in the 20th century,the term holocaust origi- nally referred to: one God of Jacob would be at risk. logical for any human, who a.a burned idol Saul himself lost credibility inevitably succumbs to sin, at least to b.a burned sacrifice THE because he tried to assume for some degree, himself or herself. c.a burned landscape or desert himself religious roles to which SUNDAY God had not chosen him. Reflection Efforts to dethrone Saul devel- 8.According to Matthew,John the Baptist predicted the messiah will burn this: oped. David was a part of these The church has put before us, a.chaff b.coal c.Jerusalem GOSPEL efforts, however David decided beginning with Christmas, the MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION not to assassinate the king, if given feast of the Epiphany, and the feast 9.Luke recounts how this man entered the temple as it was his turn to burn incense: the chance, but rather to trust that of the Baptism of the Lord, the a.Zechariah b.Jesse c.Pyros God would right the wrongs. beautiful image of Jesus. He is a St. Paul is the source of the sec- human as are we. He is the Son of 10.Incense is still used in worship today.In which setting is it usually used more fre- God. He frees us from sin. Seventh Sunday in ond reading. quently? If not formally schooled in Proceeding through January Ordinary Time Greek philosophy and cosmology, and early February, the church has a.the Latin or Roman Rite Paul certainly was a learned, invited us to follow Jesus. On b.the Byzantine Rite or Orthodox Rites Lk 6:27-38 sophisticated man in a culture very Wednesday of this week, the c.the Calvinist churches he First Book of Samuel much attuned to Greek philosophy. church will call us to the practice provides the first reading for So, unlike classic Hebrew theolo- of prayer and penance in Lent. 11.In a not very enthusiastic endorsement,St.Paul notes that it is better to do this Tthis weekend. gians, he saw two realities in What goal do we seek in Lent? than to burn: This book, and this reading, human nature, one the physical or What does discipleship mean? The a.make a sacrifice to the Roman gods reach far back into the history of earthly, the other spiritual. first and third readings are clear. b.sin We must love God, and we must God’s people. The people have Paul drew upon this Greek c.marry completed their long, exhausting understanding to say that spirits love others, even enemies. We migration across the Sinai are uplifted and spared from death must trust God. We cannot rely on Peninsula, to the land God prom- by a believer’s true turning to God human, or earthly, judgments. We 12.In the Book of Daniel,three men (Shadrach,Meshach and Abednego) were thrown ised them. in Christ. are a spiritual people, citizens of into an oven.What did they not do? They have settled in the land. For its third lesson, the church the higher world that is heaven, if a.walk around They have organized themselves this weekend presents a passage we wish to be. b.burn into a state, with Saul as their king. from St. Luke’s Gospel. In any c.survive Rising among them, as spokesmen time, the Lord’s words, quoted in for God, are judges and prophets. this reading, would be a challenge. 13.Joan of Arc was burned as a heretic.However,unlike many such victims,she was While many people judged People can be hurt by the unkind- READINGS later: Saul, and subsequent kings, on the ness, and even the viciousness, of Sunday: 1 Sm 26:2,7-9,12-13,22-23 a.resuscitated b.buried c.canonized basis of their efficiency as rulers, others. They can be deceived and Ps 103:1-4,8,10,12-13 1 Cor 15:45-49 the prophets inevitably judged the thwarted, even in legitimate and Lk 6:27-38 kings by considering whether or honest undertakings. The conniv- Monday: Sir 1:1-10 Ps 93:1-2, 5 14.The poet Robbie Burns was born in a land whose official “Kirk”is the not a given monarch led the people ing of others can frighten them. Mk 9:14-29 a.Church of Ireland to a closer and more fervent rela- Therefore, to call others to love Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11 Ps 37:3-4,18-19, b.Scottish Episcopalian Church enemies was, as it still is, a tall tionship with God. 27-28,39-40 Mk 9:30-37 c.Church of Scotland In retrospect, by the standards order. Nevertheless, this was the Wednesday: Ash Wednesday J1 of the prophets, all the kings call spoken by Jesus. This passage 15.What is the usual source of the ashes used at Ash Wednesday liturgies? not only calls upon disciples to 2:12-18 Ps 51:3-6a,12-14,17 2 Cor failed, at least to a degree. Some a.the pews vacated by defrocked parishioners were better than others. love enemies, but it sets the barri- 5:20-6 Mt 6:1-6,16-18 During the period covered by ers for this love. This love should Thursday: 1 Pt 5:1-4 Ps 23:1-6 b.the palms from the previous Palm Sunday First Samuel, the neighboring be lavish, unlimited, and, in the Mt 16:13-19 c.cigarette butts donated by reformed smokers Philistines presented a threat to minds of humans, even ridiculous. Friday: Is 58:1-9a Ps 51:3-6a, 18-19 Israel. The Philistines, who were a Loving others, Christians should Mt 9:14-15 ANSWERS: Mediterranean people, were not judge. They should not condemn. Saturday: Is 58:9b-14 Ps 86:1-6 1.b, 2.a, 3.c, 4.b, 5.a, 6.b, 7.b, 8.a, 9.a, 10.b, 11.c, 12.b, 13.c, 14.b, 15.b pagans. If they militarily overtook An undercurrent here is that avoiding Lk 5:27-32 Israel, the religion centered on the being a harsh judge of others is only 22 COMMENTARY FEBRUARY 11, 2007 Contraception has given many people a false sense of security

If you take away methods of birth leads directly to abortion. If a per- then you have a healthy society, to do evil so as to allegedly accom- control,then people will abort more son takes an anti-life attitude strong marriages and healthy, plish the good. Moral evil is babies.It’s not like if you take away towards their fertility, which is THAT’S happy families. And wherever there always harmful for whoever an option for birth control,people what contraception does, then they is a contraceptive mentality there chooses to engage in it, and harm- will be like “Oh! Guess I won’t have will consider a surprise conception A GOOD will be more, not less, abortion. ful for the broader society. Sexual to be a terrible mistake, for which You should understand the dif- promiscuity and contraception are sex,then!”Is it relatively contradicto- abortion is the solution. The typi- QUESTION ference between something being morally evil and they harm, not ry to oppose abortion and oppose cal contraceptor takes the attitude: legally acceptable and morally help, those who engage in them. contraception? Sex isn’t illegal.It’s “I took the regular precautions by unacceptable. The Supreme Court only a religious view that it is wrong, using contraception; it failed; so does not determine what is right now I am entitled to have an abor- and what is wrong. Remember the Father Matthew Habiger, OSB, provid- and you can’t impose that on society. ed this week’s question. Which is more important,the virtue tion. Seventy percent of women unconditional and total. Dred Scott Case? And now the seeking an abortion were on some When International Planned Roe v Wade case? Only God deter- of sexual morality or the preservation Parenthood Federation (IPPF) goes of human life?”— College Joe form of contraception. mines the moral order as it pertains Today’s Catholic welcomes ques- Contraception has given many into a Third World country and to all important matters like human tions from readers. E-mail your young people a false sense of secu- wants to abolish its laws against life, love, marriage and family. It is questions to [email protected] Dear College Joe, rity against becoming pregnant. abortion, they always begin by a tragedy that unjust and immoral fwsb.org or mail them to Today’s That might sound good in theo- They presume that contraception is promoting contraceptives. They laws can be forced upon citizens Catholic, That’s A Good ry, but it doesn’t work out that way foolproof. This, in turn, leads to know that increased use of contra- by the courts and the government, Question, P.O. Box 11169, Fort in practice. Contraception is moral- greater and greater promiscuity. ceptives among the unmarried and if the people allow that to happen. Wayne, IN 46856. Include your ly wrong, because it turns the truth Instead of waiting until they are the married always leads to a It is a false contrast to say that name, city and an e-mail address of spousal love into a counterfeit, married and can provide a real greater demand for abortion. IPPF we must choose between the virtue or phone number so we can con- into a lie. The marital act was home for their children, a contra- demeans the sexual moral code of of sexual morality and the preser- tact you if necessary. Anonymity designed by its Creator, God, to be cepting couple engage in the act the local culture, while promoting vation of human life. We are never will be preserved upon request. a sign of making the total gift of reserved only for people who have sexual promiscuity as the “repro- one’s self to your beloved, a total made a deep commitment to each ductive rights” of young people. gift of one’s person, with no condi- other through marriage. This leads to a greater demand for tions and no reservations. Anything Contracepting unmarried cou- all the products that IPPF sells, and SCRIPTURE SEARCH short of that is not spousal love; it ples pretend to be married when in time creates a greater demand is merely the pursuit of sexual they are not married. This is a seri- for legalized abortion. By Patricia Kasten pleasure, raw and impersonal sex. ous deception to each other and to The only way to reduce abortion This leads to an increase of divorce themselves. is to retrieve a respect for the sanc- Gospel for February 18, 2007 with all the heartbreak that brings. And when married couples con- tity of all human life and of our Luke 2:7-38 Contraception does not reduce tracept, they are withholding a sexual, procreative powers. When the number of abortions. Why? major part of themselves in the gift young people understand that sex, Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading Because a contraceptive mentality of self, which was meant to be babies and marriage go together, for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C: a lesson on how to behave meekly in a harsh world. The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle.

Again, ND separates itself from the pack ENEMIES DO GOOD HATE YOU hen Kyle McAlarney Some called it a “bad decision” or BLESS THOSE CURSE STRIKES was arrested for marijua- a “mistake,” although a “bad deci- CHEEK TAKES WITHHOLD Wna possession in the early sion” or a “mistake” usually means GIVE CREDIT DO THE SAME morning hours of Dec. 29, it was a one-time offense. Was this the FROM EXPECTING REWARD GREAT virtually a foregone conclusion first and only time that McAlarney MOST HIGH MERCIFUL FATHER from that moment. had made this bad decision? THE JUDGED GOOD MEASURE SHAKEN Notre Dame basketball fans had What some perceived to be an seen the last of the sophomore overly harsh decision by Notre SIDELINES point guard during the 2006-07 Dame was really the only decision GOOD MEASURE basketball season. Notre Dame could make. BY TIM PRISTER Let’s say there were 10 Notre Some wondered if he would be NEKAHSE I MENE Dame students that were caught reinstated at the midway point of passion? It’s right there. But some- with illegal drugs last year. How T I DERCHCJ LRX the Big East season. No way. Notre times compassion has a lesson many would there be next year if Dame doesn’t work that way. attached to it, a lesson that likely all were given a slap on the wrist? ADROJOHKWUEP Would he be sidelined for the will stay with McAlarney for the If repercussions for such an balance of the season but allowed rest of his life. KFAJTEA I SFSE offense were minor — if there was to remain in school for the spring McAlarney, despite his initial no real price to pay for an illegal EJWREHTAF IOC semester? Perhaps, if there were angry reaction, evaluated his future act — what would the environ- extenuating circumstances. and decided that he would like to SUEKDHENACHT ment be like at Notre Dame? But McAlarney had violated a give it another try. He has Kyle McAlarney is not a bad TDRKHMYSTRT I rule clearly spelled out in “du Lac” announced his intentions to reap- kid. Sometimes, good kids use — the Notre Dame student hand- ply to Notre Dame. RGKODKOCAESN recreational drugs and alcohol. book — which states that posses- Once again, Notre Dame took Whether we approve or not, it is a IELOWSUEEMSG sion or use of illegal drugs “shall its shots from the critics. And once fairly common occurrence among be subject to disciplinary suspen- again, Notre Dame stood for what KDOLXRBVRMEA young people. It was when we sion or permanent dismissal.” it professes to be. were kids and it still is today. EGMOSTH I GHLD Unless there was more to the In the past, when Notre Dame But a place like Notre Dame story, “permanent dismissal” was student-athletes have found trou- SEXEDOOGODBC has to take a stand when some- unlikely. “Disciplinary suspen- ble, the university’s critics liked to thing like this happens. A place © 2007 Tri-C-A Publications sion” was the typical course of say that ND didn’t stand for Notre like Notre Dame must be a bit action, which meant he would not Dame, but rather, No Different. unforgiving when tough love is the be allowed to complete the spring To a large extent, that is true. only deterrent. A place like Notre semester that he had started while Notre Dame, its administrators and could send an athletic team to the Dame has an obligation to be awaiting the university’s decision. students, are no more immune to 2008 Olympics in Beijing and hear strict, even if the “playing field” LETTER When the ruling was handed life’s foibles than anyone else. the Vatican anthem played in a on which they compete is uneven down, McAlarney and his mother The difference is in how a Chinese stadium. compared to its athletic competi- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 reacted angrily, declaring their school reacts to a student’s mis- Italy, to be sure, is enjoying tion. “shame” for Notre Dame. Where take. Cardinal Bertone’s ascendancy. Notre Dame wouldn’t be Notre was Notre Dame’s heart? Where In the case of Kyle McAlarney, quipped. The fact that the German pope Dame if they didn’t. Notre Dame was Notre Dame’s compassion? Notre Dame didn’t need a point More than anything else, soccer chose an Italian cardinal as his would become status quo. The punishment, they claimed, did guard as badly as McAlarney has made Cardinal Bertone a right-hand man was extremely McAlarney likely will be given not fit the crime. needed a lesson about life. household name in Italy. The car- important to a country where a second chance. He will be The media quickly chimed in. Notre Dame stands for No dinal is a longtime fan, and as many consider the papacy on tem- allowed to reapply for the summer A local columnist chastised Notre Different? That’s not true. Notre archbishop of Genoa he once did porary loan to foreigners. session. If he is readmitted, he will Dame for its hard-line approach. A Dame is very different. That’s why radio play-by-play for a local soc- And though everyone agrees be eligible to rejoin the basketball CBSSportsline.com columnist it’s Notre Dame. cer match. it’s too early to talk about papal added his two cents. team when fall camp opens in Last fall, he declared — joking- elections, Cardinal Bertone’s pop- “Holier than thou” Notre Dame October. If McAlarney does what ly, he later insisted — that the ularity already has led some had struck again. he’s supposed to do, he will be Tim Prister is a 1978 graduate of Vatican should field its own observers to place him at the top In today’s society, McAlarney’s given another opportunity to grad- Marian High School and a 1982 national soccer team for the World of the list of Italian “papabili” in offense is considered by many to uate from Notre Dame. graduate from the University of Cup. More recently, he said it the event of a future conclave. be a relatively minor transgression. Where is Notre Dame’s com- Notre Dame. would be beautiful if the Vatican FEBRUARY 4, 2007 COMMENTARY 23 Should I have a living will? There is a better choice for Christians

any people believe they can exercise better control have a valid moral option to discontinue life-support. Many over their own destiny by filling out a living will people live in compromised, less-than-ideal situations, yet M(also called an “advance directive”). They may are valuable members of our families and communities. have concerns about becoming caught in a tangle of tubes, Some have argued that the loose language of many living MAKING SENSE OF BIOETHICS wires and technology as they are dying, unable to break free wills has the effect of setting up a “glide path” into euthana- and extricate themselves. They hope that by signing on the sia or physician-assisted suicide. BY FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK dotted line, they may be able to breathe their last “easily and Too often, people imagine that the choice to accept or peacefully.” decline a particular medical intervention can be made in a At first glance, an advance directive may appear to address kind of vacuum, as if every decision were equally accept- let go. One day he had a heart attack, and was struggling to many of our end-of-life concerns, and hence, can seem like a able, since we are “free to choose.” But the freedom to make breathe. The ambulance rushed him to the local hospital. In good idea, but it often tends to serve as a rather “blunt instru- our own health care decisions implies that we have moral the emergency room, they showed him his living will, which ment” when it comes to handling complex and nuanced end- obligations and duties, one of which is to be certain that we they had on file, and said, “You didn’t want us to do any- of-life situations. Moreover, living wills are sometimes used are using all the “ordinary” or “proportionate” interventions thing, according to your advance directive.” He blurted out, to buttress or justify some of the morally problematic deci- necessary to maintain our life and health. To put it simply, “Look, I don’t care what I wrote there — I can’t breathe, sions being made in health care settings today. those medical treatments, medications and procedures that and I want you to help me now!” One of the major difficulties with some living wills is offer reasonable hope to protect and preserve life without We don’t always know what a particular situation will that they may be written using broad and imprecise lan- grave burden to oneself or another are ordinary care, and are really be like beforehand, or how we will approach urgent guage, giving rise to the idea that all treatment options are required as part of our duty to care for ourselves. life and death decisions when they arise. morally equivalent. One widely available living will called An advance directives has another flaw that makes it a There is a better choice available to Christians than a liv- “5 Wishes” offers questionable options and morally dubious rather “blunt instrument” in end-of-life situations. When we ing will. We can choose a surrogate, a living person, who choices to the patient by including, as but one example, the sit down to draft a living will, we suppose that we can fore- will make health care decisions in real time on our behalf if following series of check-boxes: see, predict or somehow imagine what our particular med- we are rendered unable to do so. The proposed surrogate, Permanent, severe brain damage and not expected to ical situation will be like in the future, maybe 10 or 20 years also called a “health care proxy,” is someone who cares recover: down the road. This is clearly an exercise in speculation, and deeply about us, who loves us and is reasonably able to If my doctor and another health care professional both we might actually fare better in the stock market or in Las make decisions in accord with our known wishes and with decide that I have permanent and severe brain damage, (for Vegas than in an exercise of this sort. our best medical and spiritual interests in mind. example, I can open my eyes, but I cannot speak or under- I recall hearing about a man who asked his friend who Filling out a form to designate our health care proxy is stand) and I am not expected to get better, and life-support worked as a Catholic ethicist to review his living will and something that each of us should do as a sensible way to treatment would only delay the moment of my death see if there was anything in it that would be in conflict with prepare for difficult end-of-life situations that may arise. (Choose one of the following): good ethics or Catholic teaching. The document was a full Preparing such a document can also prompt us to begin dis- • I want to have life-support treatment. 26 pages long, covering as many scenarios as the man could cussing these important topics more effectively with our • I do not want life-support treatment. If it has been start- imagine or dream up. A few days later, he called the ethicist families and loved ones. ed, I want it stopped. and asked whether he had looked over his living will yet. Forms are available to assist with selecting a health care • I want to have life-support treatment if my doctor The ethicist replied that he had, and that he had only one proxy: see the link to the “End-of-Life Guide” under the believes it could help. But I want my doctor to stop giving comment: it was too short. “Publications” section of The National Catholic Bioethics me life-support treatment if it is not helping my health con- The point of the story is that even if we labor exhaustive- Center Web site — www.ncbcenter.org. dition or symptoms. ly in the preparation of a living will, we can’t realistically The various options presented above cannot be morally cover every possibility, and we can easily miss the one con- legitimate for every case of severe brain damage, even dition or circumstance that may eventually befall us. Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in neuro- though they are offered as if they were. Severe brain damage Another story involves a businessman who had diligently science from Yale and did postdoctoral work at Harvard. affects different people differently, but even when likely to filled out his living will, indicating that if he were to suffer a He is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Mass., and cause a permanent disability, or otherwise lower the individ- serious injury or sickness, he wouldn’t want any tubes or serves as the director of education at The National ual’s “quality of life,” this does not imply that we always mechanical assistance with breathing. He just wanted to be Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia.

Decree allows the Jews Meet the Priest to leave Babylon Father Michael What is your favorite Scripture pas- Mathews, CSC sage? How did the Jews get free from exile Ordained April 10, 1999 My favorite Scripture passage in Babylon? Pastor, Holy Cross and St. Stanislaus is Mt 6: 25,33 which reads: “Do The Book of Ezra mentions the Parishes, South Bend not worry about your life. But decree of Cyrus in 538 B.C. strive first for the kingdom of allowing the Jews to leave HIRE What was your primary influence in God and his righteousness.” Babylon and to return to your decision to become a priest? Jerusalem to rebuild the city and Who is your favorite pope? its temple. Father McKenzie says HISTORY The diocesan priests who Cyrus’ treatment of the Jews is in FATHER RICHARD HIRE served in my home parish in the My favorite pope is Pope John harmony with the policy, which he Diocese of Orange while I was Paul II, and I am really growing followed in Mesopotamia (Iraq), growing up in southern to love Pope Benedict XVI. of restoring the images of captured There is also a citadel where coins California were tremendous gods to their original temples, were found, and fire altars and a influences on me. I admired their What is your favorite food? which he often rebuilt. The Jews, stage for sacrificial rites. humility, preaching and dedica- My favorite food is anything who had no divine image, The summer capital for Cyrus tion to Catholic education. prepared in a crock-pot. received instead the sacred vessels was at Ecbatana (modern What do you like to read? of the temple, which had been Hamadan), high in the Zagros What is the most rewarding part of My favorite reading material What is something interesting about looted by King Nebuchadnezzar mountains of western Iran, 180 being a priest? includes America magazine, yourself that most people might not of Babylon. miles southwest of Tehran. The The most rewarding part of “Star Trek” novels and spiritual know? Not all the Jews, says A. scroll of Cyrus allowing the Jews being a priest has to do with cele- books. I enjoy anything by O’Neill, wished to leave Babylon, to return to Jerusalem was found Thomas Merton and J.K. Most people might not know brating the sacraments with both that I love all things Disney. My where they had been free to keep here by a later Persian king Darius young and old, interacting with Rowling. their own religion and customs I (521-485 B.C.) Gold and silver dad works at Disneyland, so my the students at Holy Cross School family enjoyed many magical and to find employment and high drinking vessels have been found and preaching the Gospel. What is the best part of being Catholic? positions. with the name of Darius. P. Yale Disney moments together at the The best part of being happiest place on earth. The main capital of Cyrus was says Ecbatana was one of the most What are your hobbies? at Pasargardae in Iran, founded in opulent cities with splendid Catholic is the rich tradition of 546 B.C. H. Vos says this royal palaces, buildings plated with pre- My hobbies include reading, our liturgy, Scripture and sacra- How do you prefer to be addressed? complex consisted of several cious metals, and town walls coat- running and trying new recipes mental life. Catholics know how to pray well and socialize togeth- I prefer to be addressed as pavilions set among gardens and ed in gold and silver. Here you can for the crock-pot. Father Michael or “Padre.” surrounded by a masonry wall 13 see a stone lion from the ancient er too. feet thick. Here you can see the city. You can also see a shrine What do you do for relaxation? What is your favorite prayer? 19-foot high tomb of Cyrus. There believed to contain the bodies of I relax through running, visit- is also an audience hall, a garden Queen Esther, the Jewish wife of ing the classrooms at Holy Cross My favorite prayer is short pavilion, a gatehouse and a resi- the Persian king Xerxes I (485- School and enjoying a day off and sweet: “Lord Jesus Christ, dential palace. Here you can read 464 B.C.), and her uncle with friends and fellow priests. have mercy on me, a sinner.” the repeated inscriptions: “I Cyrus Mordecai. The philosopher the king built this.” A large jar Avicenna (d. A.D. 1037) is here. holding over 1,000 items of jewel- ry, mostly gold, was found here. 24 TODAY’S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 18, 2007

LADY INDIANS LOOK TO REGIONAL SPOT The Saint Joseph’s High School Lady Indians basketball team will set their goals to a regional title Saturday as they play Twin Lakes. The Lady Indians defeated Plymouth 39-37 to claim the Class 3-A sectional title on Feb. 10. Saint Joseph’s girls are the top- ranked 3-A team in the state. Bishop Luers, which was ranked second in state and the defending Sports state champ, lost 41-38 to Fort Wayne’s Concordia High School on Feb. 10. CYO leagues look forward to tournament action this weekend

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN talented eighth-grade team from of the fifth-grade boys’ CYO St. John, Fort Wayne, Eagles. coach. They are coaching each St. Vincent. The game was a tournament. Jake Leonard blazed They completed their season with other. They figured out their indi- defensive battle from start to finish the nets for 8 points to lead all a perfect 22-0 record. “We were vidual strengths and used them to FORT WAYNE — The Benoit and the Panthers did manage to scorers. Coaches this season for undefeated in the CYO league as better the team,” concluded Academy Phoenix totally dominat- hold Benoit to just 33 points, their the Panthers were St. Jude alum, fifth graders and just picked up Starks. ed the CYO Blue League this sea- lowest output of the season. The Jeff Graham and “Dads,” Jay where we left off,” said Coach son, beating their final opponent, Panthers also had the lead with Leonard and Mark Eifert. Tom Starks. The Eagle team con- Roundup St. Louis-St. Rose Sunday, Feb. just four minutes to go in the final A core group of the boys on sisted of 17 young men, “a very, 11, to finish with a perfect record quarter, but Marquel Cooper, this year’s 18 deep roster have very good group.” Starks admit- St Joe Decatur 48; Benoit 26 of 6-0. The Blue League consists Benoit’s offensive sparkplug, went been playing together for several ted that some people may say he (Stimpson, Schultz, Kaczmarek, of schools with smaller enroll- 7-8 from the stripe to propel the years already- a real downfall for sets the bar a little too high, but Fuelling 10; Gorman 20) ment. Most of the teams in the Phoenix past the Panthers 33-27. the Panther opponents. They also he says this team never failed to St. John, New Haven, 32; Blue League must carry both sev- “It was a great team effort,” said had a tough defense which reach the goals he set. Huntington, 10 (Stoffer 6, enth and eighth graders on the ros- Gerardot. Shannon Curry led the allowed this talented team to go In the tournament, the Eagles Kneuve 10) ter while the Gold League only has Phoenix in scoring with 12. undefeated for 13 games of CYO got by St. John, New Haven, and St. Vincent 27; Benoit 33 eighth grade players and hosts the CYO tournament play begins play. The Panthers’ only losses St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth before a (Curry 12) “larger” schools. for all leagues this weekend. for the 2006-07 season came at rematch of last year’s fifth grade St. John, New Haven, 36; St. Last weekend, however, Benoit the hands of St. John, Fort championship with St. Joseph, Louis-St. Rose, 23 (N. Spieth 12, beat the undefeated Gold League Fifth- and sixth-grade Wayne’s, sixth-grade champs and Decatur. The final score for the M. Castleman 14) season champs St. Vincent in a an all-star team from South Bend. sixth grade “large school” battle St. Louis-St. Rose 25; Benoit non-conference match-up, thus teams close season with “From top to bottom, we had a was 37-19 with St. John the Academy 68 (Gorman 18, claiming the rights to the “Best tournaments great group of kids this year,” Baptist, Fort Wayne, repeating Stuerzenberger 9) Team in the League” title, if there said Graham. the victory. “I have been blessed St. John, Fort Wayne, 30; St. was such a thing. The St. Vincent Panthers beat At the sixth grade level, not a to have a group of boys that feed Vincent, 36 (Ridley, #52, Barnett Paul Gerardot’s Phoenix had St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth in a 26-6 team in the area could stop the off each other. I’m not the only 11) been looking forward to facing the rout for the championship game

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Candidates should be practicing Catholics, have or be eligible for Ohio Elementary Principal certifica- tion, and have successful experiences in motivating and affirming oth- ers through effective leadership and management. Interested candi- dates please send cover letter and resume by March 31 to: Helen Weber, C.PP.S. Chair, Search Committee c/o Precious Blood Parish 4961 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH 45416 PROVIDED BY ST. JOSEPH-ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL The fifth grade boys' basketball team at St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School were runner-up in the CYO email: [email protected] fifth grade championship game. FEBRUARY 18, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 25 Mungovan Chiropractic Corpus Christi and St. Joseph and Acupuncture Mishawaka lead ICCL divisions MICHAEL T. MUNGOVAN, D.C., L.Ac. Chiropractic Physician - Licensed Acupuncturist Thomas, 63-34, behind the 21- BY ELMER J. DANCH point scoring binge of Sean Hart, Standings through Feb. 11 131 E. 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John L.Cary, 71, William P.Cummings, St.Matthew Cathedral St.Mary of the 60, St.Pius X Harold M.Zielinski, 85, Assumption MISC. HAPPENINGS Father Daryl is pastor of St. John Day of Reflection Mary C.DeFreeuw, 91, St.Patrick the Baptist Parish in Fort Wayne. Ege St.Pius X Bereavement education series planned Warsaw — Sacred Heart Church Velma M.Torzewski, Bring a friend to pray for priests will offer a day of reflection on Donald Francis Fort Wayne — Visiting Nurse Mishawaka 86, Our Lady of and vocations. Saturday, Feb. 24, from 9 a.m. to Konger, 77, and Hospice Home will offer a Martina L.Cackowski, Hungary 3 p.m. Presenter for the day is Immaculate series of free presentations of 84, St.Bavo interest to bereaved or grieving Center for Social Concerns offers Jay Landry, pastoral associate at Conception Wabash people from 9 to 11 a.m. at First Environment and Economic Justice for All Holy Cross Parish in South New Haven Katherine Flack, 83, Bend. The cost is $10, which Fort Wayne Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Notre Dame — On Tuesday, Rosemary Stewart, 91, St.Bernard Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. Holy Cross includes lunch. Call (574) 267- H.Reitzug Nikolaus, 83, Wayne St. On Feb. 24, Kay St.John the Baptist Cozad will speak on “Learning to Brother David Andrews, execu- 584 for reservations by Feb. 17. St.Jude Warsaw Live after the death of a spouse,” tive director of National Catholic Notre Dame Portia C.Panchison, 84, Thomas James Turner, March 24, Dar Richardson will Rural Life Conference, and Dr. Day of Reflection Vincent P.Gibney, 89, Sacred Heart 72, St.Mary speak on “Understanding your Walt Grazer, director of the U.S. Mishawaka — A Day of Sacred Heart Basilica Bishops’ Environmental Justice Reflection will be held at St. Leo J.Heiman, 85, Grief,” April 21, Ken Prather will Agnes C.Arburn, 95, speak on “Memories that Heal,” program, will address questions Francis Convent, (across from Patricia J.Chukinas, 60, Sacred Heart St.Therese and on May 26, Bonnie Knuth related to Catholic social teach- Marian High School) on Sacred Heart Basilica ing, U.S. policy, rural life, the Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 9:30 and Lili Carroll will speak on Mary Kearney environment, farming, and more a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The theme for “When Mourning Dawns.” For Cameron Gill, St.Peter information contact Lili Carroll at in Eck Center Auditorium. the day is “Journaling the (260) 435-3222. Sponsored by the Center for Journey.” Bring your journal or Social Concerns. a notebook. The cost is $15 and Road. Adult meals will be $8, fish and tenderloin dinner on Christ Child Society to begin raffle includes lunch. Register to Sister children (ages 6-8) will be $5 Friday, Feb. 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. Barbara Anne Hallman at (574) ticket fundraiser Euchre tournament at St. Aloysius and children five and under free. Adults $7, children 6-11 $4 and 259-5427 by Friday, Feb. 23. South Bend — The 50/50 raffle Yoder — A euchre tournament Carry-out will be available at children 5 and under free. Carry- involves the entire community will be Saturday, Feb. 24, at 7 adult or children prices. out available. through the purchase of $100 p.m. in the school basement. FISH FRIES tickets. The gross proceeds of Entry fee is $4 at the door. Cash Fish fry time Fish and tenderloin dinner Bishop Luers athletic boosters sponsor the raffle are split 50/50 between prizes, food and drinks. Call Walkerton — A fish fry will be Fort Wayne — St. Peter Church fish fry the society and five drawings. (260) 639-6488 for information. held Friday, March 2, at St. will have a fish and tenderloin Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers ath- Tickets go on sale Feb.14, and Patrick School, 811 Tyler St. dinner by Ed Fox on Friday, Feb. letic boosters will have a fish fry the drawing will be held at the Pilgrimage announced from 4 to 7 p.m. Adults and 16, from 4-6:30 p.m. in the on Friday, Feb. 23, from 4:30 to Christ Child Society’s Spring Fort Wayne — A pilgrimage to carry-outs $7, children 6-10 pavilion, which is handicapped 7:30 p.m. in the Bishop Luers Luncheon at the Morris Inn on Our Lady of the Angels $3.50 and children under 6 free. accessible, on the corner of cafeteria. There will also be March 28. For information or to Monastery in Irondale, Ala., will DeWald and Warsaw streets. drive through service. Adults $7, purchase a ticket, call (574) 288- be May 15-18. Attend EWTN Fish Fry Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for seniors $6, children (11 & under) 6028. Winners need not be pres- live on Wednesday and visit the Fort Wayne — Knights of children ages 5 to 10, under 5 eat $5 and children (5 & under) free. ent to win. Shrine of the Most Blessed Columbus Father Solanus Casey free. There is a $25 max for larg- Sacrament in Hanceville, Ala. Council 11276 will sponsor an er families. Fish Fry for first Friday of Lent Little Flower Holy Hour Four priests will be traveling Ed Fox fish fry Friday, Feb. 23, Fort Wayne — St. Jude Parish Fort Wayne — Father Daryl with the group. Costs range from from 5 to 8 p.m. in the St. Fish and tenderloin dinner will have an Ed Fox fish fry on Rybicki will celebrate the Holy $226 to $410. 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