The Newspaper of the Diocese of Marquette $2.00 24 PAGES SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 VOL. 39 NO. 12 IINSIDENSIDE St. Monica’s tears Young adults flourish in new Frassati Society In his column, BY JIM LAJOIE nities for those ages 18 to 40 in important if not most, prayer.” Ford (St. Michael Parish). The Faith Matters, the Catholic Church. The Society, which has two met with several young Bishop Alex- ctive for only one year, Nationally, the Society’s aim is multiple chapters all across the adults to gauge an interest in ander Sample the Marquette Frassati “to increase holiness through United States, is ded- starting a local reflects on par- A Society is prospering beyond the power of God's will in serv- icated to the memory enting and the what anyone could have ever ice, forgiveness, and equally of Blessed Pier example of St. Monica’s life. envisioned. Giorgio Frassati, PAGE 2 The Frassati who lived from Sacraments Society has been a 1901 until 1925. He This special sec- great format for is remembered for tion has first ministry to young his charitable acts communion, adults, and an to the poor in confirmation answer to our Turin, Italy, his and RCIA pho- Bishop’s call to deep Catholic tos from the last year. pilot this kind of faith, and his INSIDE ministry here,” enthusiasm for the said Father great outdoors. OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS Michael Steber, Pope John Paul II GRILL MASTERS Most Reverend Alexander K. pastor of St. Peter called him “the FRIENDS AND FOOD - (Left to right) Father - (Left to right) Sample, Bishop of Marquette, Cathedral in man of the s Mike Steber and Ben Hasse Evan Smith, Courtney, Smith Kurt Lang prepare a Frassati Society f announces the following clergy Beatitudes.” Marquette. “Our and Kelly Birkeland sit and visit during east. changes: aim has been to an afternoon Frassati Society event. Using a Detroit Effective Sept. 6, 2010: provide a ministry chapter as its tem- chapter that would zone in on LEAVE of ABSENCE that serves the needs of young plate, the prayer, fellowship and outdoor Reverend Ronald J. Skufca is adults, young singles, young Marquette Frassati activities to complement the relieved as pastor of Holy Spirit Parish, couples and young families. In Society formed in Sunday liturgy and help Menominee, and has been granted a this way, strengthen marriage May 2009 by four Catholics grow spiritually. personal leave of absence for one year and family life.” Catholic churches In addition to Deacon Ford, for prayer and discernment. The Frassati Society is a in Marquette one of the first lay people PAROCHIAL ministry devoted to offering under the direc- involved in the formation of the ADMINISTRATOR opportunities for prayer, educa- tion of Father group was Shelly Hicks. Her - Winter weather is no hin- Reverend Robb M. tion in faith, outdoor activities, SNOWD AY s Steber and interest and involvement in Jurkovich has been appointed fellowship and service opportu- drance to Frassati Society member Deacon Ryan SEE FRASSATI ON PAGE 6 Parochial Administrator of Holy enjoying outdoor activities. Spirit Parish, Menominee, retain- ing his position as Pastor of Resurrection Parish, Menominee, Catholic Service Awards go to Hermansville, Escanaba residents and he is relieved as Pastor of BY JOHN FEE years, Framarin has been coordinator of all the society for 62 years, she also served as presi- Holy Redeemer Parish, parish kitchen-related activities as well as funer- dent for 12 years and vice-president for 2 years. Menominee (Birch Creek). Irene Framarin and Terry Saunders have al dinner coordinator. She often pays the costs She currently also prepares the altar for Friday Reverend Corey J. Litzner several things in common. They’re both for meals herself, including helping out non- Mass at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility where she has been appointed Parochial Catholic. Both are dedicated to service to others Catholic families who are in need. is a member of the choir. Administrator of Holy Redeemer Through the Parish, Menominee (Birch Creek), and the Church. And both were selected “Irene is completely dedicated to retaining his position as Pastor of this year as recipients of the Legacy her ministry to grieving families. No Christian Foundation Precious Blood Parish, Stephenson. of Faith Catholic Service Award. family in our community will for Children and Aging, A parishioner of St. John ever have to go without a Framarin sponsors a PAROCHIAL VICAR Neumann for 62 years and resident of funeral dinner as long as young Guatemalan (Associate Pastor) Irene is around,” stat- girl. Mayme Srnka Reverend Michael D. Hermansville, Framarin has been pointed out that Chenier is relieved as Parochial married for 63 years to ed Kathleen Vesser Vicar (Associate Pastor) of Holy Alex Framarin. With three on Framarin’s she “not only pro- Redeemer Parish, Menominee children, Nancy, Susan nomination vides monetary (Birch Creek), and is appointed and Steve and six grand- form. support but has Hildie and Terry Saunders Parochial Vicar (Associate Pastor) children, the 84-year-old created a true of Holy Spirit Parish, Menominee, is considered the heart of Framarin has Christian bonding with the child.” retaining his position as Parochial her close-knit family and served 12 years as the Community service doesn’t stop at the Vicar (Associate Pastor) of continues to look after Circle Chairperson of church doors for Framarin. She and her husband Resurrection Parish, Menominee. her elderly sister. the St. Anne Altar have been strong supporters of American For the past 19 Society. A member of SEE CSA ON PAGE 8 NEXT ISSUE DATE: Alex and Irene Framarin SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 Learn about Legacy of Faith in the first of a series of four capital campaign articles. See page 9. PAGE 10 • THE U.P. CATHOLIC • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 DEATHS/BAPTISMS Sister Leon 1993. Since 2000, she has been a Family Hospital, Manitowoc; “Marge,” 89, Our Lady of Peace, Martinson; St. Joseph & St. resident of St. Rita Health Center at Ozanam Home, New Berlin; St. Ironwood Patrick: Tewodros Alemayahu; Bergeron the Motherhouse in Manitowoc. Paul Home, Kaukauna and St. Rita LESICA, Francis, 87, St. Joseph Cora Dietrich MANITOWOC, WI —Sister She was preceded in death by Health Center at the Motherhouse & St. Patrick, Escanaba GLADSTONE, All Saints: Aubrey Leon Bergeron, 104, died Aug. 17, Sister Joan Bergeron, O.S.F. in Manitowoc. MARIE, Mary Beth, 48, St. Gereau 2010 at Holy Family Convent in Survivors include the Franciscan After retiring from active min- Joseph, Lake Linden HESSEL, Our Lady of the Snows: Manitowoc. A memorial Mass was Sisters of Christian Charity, many istry, Sister Dorothy Jeanne per- MCCARTHY, Helen, 91, St. Luke Alexander Latchana; Isadora celebrated Aug. 21 at Holy Family nieces, nephews and other relatives formed various services at San Joseph & St. Patrick, Escanaba Milan Convent Chapel, with Rev. Samuel and friends. Xavier Mission, Tucson, Ariz.; San PFOTENHAUER, Karl, 17, St. HOUGHTON, St. Ignatius: Nolan D. Jadin officiating. Damiano Convent, Slinger; Holy Joseph & St. Patrick, Escanaba Joseph Hanner; Samantha Kay Sister Leon was born in 1905 in Sister Dorothy Family Conservatory, Holy Family POIRIER, Marilyn C., 78, St. Burger; Jonathon Michael Burger Ironwood, Mich. to Joseph and Convent and St. Francis, Manitowoc. Joseph, Lake Linden IRONWOOD, Our Lady of Peace: Valerie Blais Bergeron and made Jeanne Hebert Since 2003, she had been a resident RAJALA, Coletta, 88, Our Lady Chloe Madison Delimba her final vows in the Franciscan MANITOWOC, WI —Sister of St. Rita Health Center. of Victory, Paradise ISHPEMING, St. John the Sisters of Christian Charity Dorothy Jeanne Hebert, 92, died Survivors include the Franciscan RAJKOVICH, John Joseph, 88, Evangelist: Ryan M. Perry; St. Congregation in 1930. Aug. 14, 2010 at Holy Family Sisters of Christian Charity; three Our Lady of Peace, Ironwood Joseph: Alayna Nicole Soyring; She earned a Bachelor of Arts Convent in Manitowoc. A memori- sisters and one brother-in-law, SANKOVITCH, Michael, 54, St. Alexandria Addison Hikade degree from St. Norbert College in al Mass was celebrated Aug. 19 at Marieda Charlebois and Loyola Joseph & St. Patrick, Escanaba KINGSFORD, St. Mary: Katie DePere, Wis., and a Master of Arts Holy Family Convent Chapel, with Gardner of Escanaba and Joyce and SCHAFER, Ronald, 74, All Grace Hartman; Andrew Luke degree from Ohio University, Rev. Samuel D. Jadin officiating. Buss Pierson of Niles, Mich.; one Saints, Gladstone Tomasoski Athens and from Laval University Sister Dorothy Jeanne was born brother, Paul Hebert of Spencer, STARNES, Shirley, 63, St. Mary, LAKE LINDEN, St. Joseph: in Quebec, Canada. to Paul and Lillie Duboir Hebert of Ind.; many nieces, nephews and Kingsford Landon Richard Curto Sister Leon served as a junior Escanaba, Mich. and made her other relatives and friends. SUOMI, Florine B., 94, St. Paul, L’ANSE, Sacred Heart: Avalon high teacher at St. Joseph, Sturgeon final vows in the Franciscan Sisters Negaunee Kara Voakes Bay; St. Anthony, Oconto Falls; of Christian Charity Congregation DEATHS WEBER, Sharon, 71, St. Anne, MARQUETTE, St. Louis the Holy Rosary, Kewaunee, Wis.; St. in 1941. BERTOLDI, Joyce, 79, St. Mary, Escanaba King: Elijah Henning; Elsie Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio; and as Sister Dorothy Jeanne earned a Kingsford WESTEEN, Patricia Ann, 67, St. Talvensaari; Lilliana Fogaroli; a high school teacher at St. Joseph, Licensed Practical Nurse diploma BLAHNIK, Ethel, 89, St. Joseph Sebastian, Bessemer Julia Applekamp; St. Michael: Kellnersville, Wis.; St. Nicholas, from the Vocational School of & St. Patrick, Escanaba Sophia Rose Burkhart Zanesville; St. Agnes, Mingo Practical Nursing in Alliance, Neb. ELLSWORTH, Beverly J., 71, BAPTISMS MENOMINEE, Holy Redeemer: Junction; Catholic Central, She served as a homemaker at St. Most Holy Name of Jesus/Blessed BARAGA, St. Ann: Viveka Denali Ethan Albert; Holy Spirit: Jack Steubenville, Ohio; St.