June 10, 2016 June 10, One Church, East to West: Loving Jesus, Serving Sharing Jesus East to West: One Church, DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD—CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI GIRARDEAU, OF SPRINGFIELD—CAPE DIOCESE The MirrThe r Vol. LII, No. 4 LII, No. Vol. The Most Reverend Edward M. Rice Seventh Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau June 1, 2016 The next issue of The Mirror will be June 24, 2016. If you would like to receive the diocesan newspaper via Email in digital format, please contact Angie Toben at (417) 866-0841, or Email her: [email protected]. 2 The Mirror WELCOME BISHOP RICE June 10, 2016 SYMBOLS of a BISHOP bishop, from the Greek word episkopos (overseer), is a direct successor to the apostles. Bishops have, by divine institution, taken the place of the apostles as pastors of the church. The appointment of Bishop Edward M. Rice as the seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau focuses a spotlight on symbols of a bishop. In fact, the bishop himself is a symbol and is surrounded by symbols. Bishops wear certain regalia distinctive of the Order of Bishop, the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders—the Apectoral cross, ring, miter, and crozier (staff). Let us look at some of them: The Bishop’s Chair In ancient times, a chair was a sign of authority to teach. The bishop’s chair is called a cathedra from the Latin word for chair and it is the presence of the bishop’s cathedra in a church that makes it a cathedral. The bishop’s chair, then is a symbol of the bishop’s teaching office and pastoral power in his diocese. It is also a sign of the unity of believers in the faith that the bishop proclaims as shepherd of the Lord’s flock. Coat of Arms A bishop’s coat of arms is distinguished by a sign of his rank. That sign, placed over the shield, is a particular version of an ecclesiastical hat that was worn in processions, as late as 1870. The hat is low-crowned, flat, and wide-brimmed. On a bishop’s coat of arms, the hat is green and hanging from it are 12 green tassels, six on each side. There’s also a processional cross above the shield. The cross on a bishop’s coat of arms has one bar; an archbishop’s cross has two. The design of the shield itself differs from bishop to bishop. Miter The miter is the proper liturgical headdress for all bishops of the Latin rite, including the pope. The word comes from the Greek word mitra, meaning “turban.” It consists of two stiffened flaps of material joined by a headband with two fringed strips hanging from the back base of the miter. The miter as we know it today developed from the conical head-covering worn by the pope that appeared in the 10th century. At first, it was only used by the pope. Pectoral Cross The pectoral cross gets its name because it is worn over the breast, or pectus, hanging from a green cord intertwined with gold threads. There are rules determining whether it is worn over or under whatever the bishop is wearing. If he’s in a suit and collar, the pectoral cross is usually placed in the vest pocket with the chain showing. Crozier The crozier is a pastoral staff that is conferred on bishops (and abbots) at their installation. In the West, the top of the staff is curved to remind the bishop of the shepherd’s crook and of his pastoral care of the people entrusted to him. It is a sign of the bishop’s need to keep watch over his whole flock, sustaining the weak and faltering, confirming those wavering in faith, and leading back the erring ones into the true fold. Ring The bishop’s ring is a symbol of the bishop’s fidelity to and nuptial bond with the Church, his spouse. It signifies the bishop’s symbolic marriage to the Church or Christ. The bishop’s ring is usually made of gold with an amethyst. The bishop’s ring was first mentioned as an official part of the bishop’s insignia in the early seventh century. Zucchetto The zucchetto is a skullcap worn, particularly by prelates, since the 13th century. The pope wears a white zucchetto; cardinals, a red zucchetto; and bishops, a purple zucchetto. Everyone else wears black. June 10, 2016 COLUMN The Mirror 3 COME, AND YOU WILL SEE Overwhelming gratitude Bp. Edward M. Rice “If the only prayer you ever say in of God and words cannot express my I offer this Mass for their eter- your whole life is ‘thank you,’ that would deepest gratitude. Add to that my nal repose. suffice.” thanks for the talented and faith- Finally, what can I say filled members of the Curia who have about the clergy and good Dear Friends, been a constant source of inspiration. people of the Diocese of his little verse is a beautiful A special thank you to the good Springfield-Cape Girardeau? way to summarize the emo- people of St. Louis who nurtured and From my first moments in the tions of my heart. A special supported my vocation and with diocese, you have welcomed “thank you” to Our Holy Fa- whom I have been honored to work me with open arms and Tther, Pope Francis, for his confidence these past 29 years of ministry. Many open hearts. Your promise in appointing me the seventh Bishop of you worked alongside me in my of prayers, love, and support of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. I am various assignments and formed me has touched me deeply. Msgr. grateful also to Msgr. Walter Erbì, into the priest and bishop I am today. Reidy and the staff of The the Chargé d’Affaires at the Apostolic To my brother priests and religious— Catholic Center have done Nunciature in Washington, DC, for your love for the Church and zeal to everything possible to make arranging his schedule to be with us serve God’s people has inspired me to the transition flawless and I on the day of my Installation. Thanks strive for holiness. I am grateful! can honestly say I already feel also to our Metropolitan Abp. Rob- To my brothers and sisters, at home! ert Carlson for his leadership in the along with my extended family— So, after pondering that Archdiocese of St. Louis and for the a loving and heartfelt thank you. verse, “If the only prayer you privilege of working alongside him Your support through the years has ever say in your whole life for the past five years. Abp. Carlson kept me grounded. In a special way, is ‘thank you,’ that would consecrated me to the Episcopacy and I would like to acknowledge my suffice,” I believe there is PHOTOGRAPHER—Dean Curtis spent the has been my mentor. His example parents, John and Helen, who gave something more to add. morning of May 9 taking various portrait has taught me what it means to be a me the gift of faith: God be good to Psalm 116:12-13 proclaims photos of Bp.-designate Edward Rice for the gentle, loving shepherd to the people them. Along with my brother, John, “How shall I make a return to Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Here, the Lord for all the good He has Bp. Rice is positioned in front of a photo of done for me? The cup of salva- the Sacred Heart that was a wedding gift Bp. Rice’s prayer intention for June: tion I will raise up and I will to his parents. It is hung in Bp. Rice’s of- call upon the name of the Lord!” fice in The Catholic Center in Springfield. For the protection and safety of our children dur- In light of all your kindness, (Photo by Sarah Pittman) ing the summer months: W hile they take a break love, and support, in return I from formal classes, may they continue to grow in pledge to each and every one of you a salvation, calling upon the name of the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. remembrance in my daily celebration the Lord, and asking God’s blessings of the Holy Mass: raising the cup of upon all of you in return. ©TM EDITORIAL We need to emulate Bishop Rice in saying Archdiocese of St. Louis ‘yes’ to proclaiming the Good News hen a representative of those of us who are sad to see the doors, a refuge for sinners, a home the Vatican called him auxiliary bishop of St. Louis leave must for people living on the streets, a last month to tell him realize he's doing it because of his call- place of loving care for the sick, a about his appointment ing to proclaim the Good News. camp for the young, a classroom for Was the bishop of the Diocese of Spring- He recognized that fact, noting catechizing children about to make field-Cape Girardeau, Bp. Edward M. that he wants to help as a pastoral their First Communion. … Wherever Rice was praying Evening Prayer at bishop, bonding with the priests and God's people have desires or needs, Holy Redeemer Church, where he "really help all of us move forward in there is the priest, who knows how lives. Without hesitation, he said "yes" proclaiming the Gospel." to listen and feels a loving mandate to the appointment. Appropriately, Bp. Rice's instal- from Christ who sends him to relieve His example of saying "yes" is one lation in Springfield-Cape Girardeau that need with mercy or to encourage we all should emulate.