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THE MESSAGE “April 11 . . . is not just another date for the Diocese of Evansville. It holds special historic, affectionate meaning for us.” — Most Rev. Charles C. Thompson, Bishop of Evansville
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Pope John Paul II meets with Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger during his ad limina visit to Vatican City in March of 1993.
The words above are part of Bishop Thompson’s homily for a wonderful Mass of celebration today. You can read his homily on page 5 of this issue.
Today — with this issue of The Message — we invite our Catholic family across southwestern Indiana to join us in honoring Bishop-Emeritus Gerald A. Gettelfinger and St. Benedict Cathedral. Bishop-Emeritus Gettelfinger was ordained as our fourth bishop 25 years ago today at St. Benedict Church. He dedicated St. Benedict Church as our diocese’s Cathedral 15 years ago today. Throughout this issue, you’ll find tributes in honor of these wonderful anniversaries. Next week, you’ll find photos and more from today’s Anniversary Mass. Congratulations, Bishop Gettelfinger, on your 25th anniversary of episcopal ordination — and thank you for your loving service to us all. Congratulations, people of St. Benedict Cathedral, on your 15th anniversary of dedication as our Cathedral — and thank you for serving the entire diocese with open arms and holy charity. We offer the following as our prayer and tribute to Bishop-Emeritus Gettelfinger and the St. Benedict Cathedral family:
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“The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord let His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The Lord look kindly upon you, and give you peace!” — Numbers 6:24-26
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Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger is ordained and installed by Indianapolis Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara during ceremonies at St. Benedict Church in Evansville on April 11, 1989.
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Tim Selton and Andrew Kunkel carry in the Episcopal chair during ceremonies on April 11, 1999, when St. Benedict Church was designated as the diocesan cathedral.
St. Benedict Church in Evansville was dedicated as the cathedral of the Diocese of Evansville on April 11, 1999. The term “cathedral” comes from the Greek and Latin word cathedra (chair). A cathedral gets its name from the chair of the bishop who has jurisdiction over the diocese.
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St. Meinrad Archabbey honors workers, retirees St. Meinrad Archabbey recently honored 77 active workers and 60 retirees who have 25 years or more of service during the annual Service Recognition Banquet. Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, a monk of St. Meinrad, said, “Every enterprise of the archabbey — from gift shop to Guest House, from Abbey Press to Seminary and School of Theology, from Abbey Caskets to Abbey Kitchen — all of it relies to a great extent on that part of the broader Benedictine community made up of dependable, dedicated co-workers. “Everything we do is a collaborative effort between monks and co-workers, and we do it all to fulfill the mission of Christ: to welcome, to teach, to witness and to serve. Our co-workers play a vital role in all of that!” Nine co-workers received special recognition during the banquet. • Glen Werne of Jasper was honored for reaching 50 years of service. He was hired in 1958 to help in the Archabbey garden and enlisted in the United States Army in 1963. After his discharge in 1966, Werne was hired
as a stitcher operator in the bindery department of Abbey Press. Over the years, Werne has held the positions of pressroom supervisor, production manager and bindery supervisor. He retired from fulltime work on April 9, 2012, but continues to help as a cutter operator as needed. • Gary Guy of Huntingburg, Tim Niehaus of St. Meinrad and Jackie Waninger of Fulda were honored for 40 years of service. Guy is the safety, security and housekeeping manager. He was hired in 1974 as the supervisor of the sculpture department of Abbey Press. In 1977, Guy transferred to the printing division of the Press. He held the position of head pressman before becoming the safety director and worker’s comp administrator in 1994. He took on the responsibility for security in 1996, and housekeeping in 1997. Niehaus has been a stitcher operator in the bindery department of Abbey Press since 1980. After working in the archabbey kitchen during high school, Niehaus was hired full time in bindery in 1977. He learned how to run about every machine in bindery and for many years
St. Meinrad Archabbot Justin DuVall is joined by, front row, Phil Etienne, Jackie Waninger, Eileen Gogel, Elizabeth Guy, Tammy Kemp, Audra Russell, second row, Lisa Castlebury, Rich Niehaus, Gary Guy, Greg Tate, Tim Niehaus and Father Adrian Burke. did most of the repairs on the stapler machine. Waninger is currently an addressing machine operator in the bindery department of Abbey Press. While in high school, she worked part time in shipping and was hired full time as a mailing machine operator in 1975.
• Honored for 25 years of service were Eileen Gogel of St. Meinrad, Rich Niehaus of St. Meinrad, Phil Etienne of Santa Claus, Elizabeth Guy of Holland, Tammy Kemp of St. Croix, and Audra Russell of Elberfeld. Gogel is a duplicating and mail service clerk, Niehaus is a plumber and HVAC mechanic,
Etienne is the director of One Caring Place for Abbey Press, Elizabeth Guy is a duplicator operator for the Press, Kemp works in the shipping department as receiving, warehouse, returns processor, cycle counter and L-sealer; and Russell is the computer and office assistant at the Archabbey Gift Shop.
RCIA First Scrutiny at St. Nicholas St. Nicholas Parish in Santa Claus celebrated the First Scrutiny of RCIA on March 23 with two candidates. Shown following the celebration are Kim Hile, left, Andy Kress, candidate Jordan Sickbert, Richard Kempa, candidate Heather Horney, Pastor Father John Brosmer and Deacon Jim Woebkenberg. Director of Religious Education Jack Tuinier is standing behind Deacon Jim. Hile is Sickbert’s godparent, and Kress is her fiancé. Kempa is Hornye’s godparent. Submitted photo courtesy of St. Nicholas Parish, Santa Claus
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Good Friday 2014 Dear Friends in Christ: Lent, Holy Week and Easter are very special to all Christians throughout the world. During this time of year, the Gospel readings come to life. The Triduum—Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday—particularly draw our minds and hearts to be especially aware of the Holy Land. As many know, the Good Friday Collection is traditionally designated to support Christians and Holy Places in the Holy Land. As a pontifical collection requested by Pope Francis, the annual Good Friday Collection provides us an opportunity to stand in solidarity with those Christians who brave great challenges to preserve those Holy Places that are sacred to our faith. In addition to maintaining the necessary funding of these holy sites, Christians in the Holy Land are undergoing much adversity and persecution for the faith. Pope Francis will soon be traveling to the Holy Land as a means of encouraging those courageous Christians who remain there. The Good Friday Collection provides much needed support in various ways. In addition to supporting parishes, orphanages, schools, senior care facilities and other institution, it also provides funding for formation and education of priests. Additionally, the funding
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helps to preserve sacred shrines and create jobs. Numerous families benefit from the outreach made possible by this particular funding. Each year, Catholics throughout our diocese, indeed, the U.S.A. and other parts of the world, are given this unique opportunity to show our solidarity with those who represent the Christian faith in the Holy Land. On behalf of all those who are committed to keeping Christianity alive in the Holy Land, I urge you to be generous in making a donation to this most worthy cause. Together, we provide a witness to hope for those enduring great hardship and uncertainty. With assurance of my prayers and best wishes for all persons of the holy place known as the Diocese of Evansville, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ,
+ Charles C. Thompson Bishop of Evansville
Queridos Amigos en Cristo: La Cuaresma, Semana Santa y la Pascua son tiempos muy especiales para todos los Cristianos en todo el mundo. Durante este tiempo del año, las lecturas de los Evangelios son vividas. El Triduum — Jueves Santo, Viernes Santo, y Domingo de Pascua — particularmente nos mueve a que tengamos en mente y en corazón la Tierra Santa. Como muchos saben, la Colecta del Viernes Santo es tradicionalmente designada para ayudar a los Cristianos y los Lugares Sagrados en la Tierra Santa. La Colecta pontificia anual pedida por el Papa Francisco del Viernes Santo nos provee una oportunidad de estar en solidaridad con los Cristianos que tienen grandes desafíos para preservar los Lugares Sagrados que son sagrados en nuestra fe. Además de mantener el financiamiento necesario para estos lugares sagrados, los Cristianos en la Tierra Santa están afectados por muchas adversidades y persecución por su fe. Pronto el Papa Francisco viajará a la Tierra Santa con el propósito de animar a esos Cristianos valientes quienes están allá todavía. La Colecta de Viernes Santo provee ayuda de diversas maneras. Además de
ayudar las parroquias, orfanatos, escuelas, asilos de ancianos y otras instituciones, también provee fondos para la formación y educación de sacerdotes. Adicionalmente, los fondos ayudan a preservar los santuarios sagrados y crear trabajo. Numerosas familias son beneficiadas por medio de estos fondos que lo hacen posible. Cada año los Católicos a lo largo de nuestra Diócesis, en U.S.A. y en otras partes del mundo se nos está dando esta única oportunidad de demostrar nuestra solidaridad para quienes representan a la fe Cristiana en la Tierra Santa. En nombre de todos aquellos que están comprometidos de mantener el Cristianismo vivo en la Tierra Santa, les pido que sean generosos haciendo sus donaciones para esta gran causa. Juntos vamos a ofrecer un testimonio de esperanza para aquellos que tienen grandes dificultades y viven en la incertidumbre. Con la garantía de mis oraciones y mis mejores deseos para todas las personas del lugar santo que es conocido como la Diócesis de Evansville, quedo de ustedes Sinceramente en Cristo,
+ Charles C. Thompson Obispo de Evansville — Translated by the staff at the Guadalupe Center, Huntingburg
Pope: Cross isn’t an ornament, Christianity isn’t a do-gooder’s guide BY CAROL GLATZ Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christianity isn’t a philosophy or guide to survival, good behavior and peace, it’s a relationship with a real person who died on the cross for our sins, Pope Francis said April 8. “Christianity can’t be under-
stood without understanding this deep humiliation of the son of God, who abased himself, becoming a servant to the point of his death and death on the cross” in order to serve humanity, the pope said. In his homily during an early morning Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae, Pope Francis focused on the
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God’s forgiveness doesn’t mean “the debt we have with him is erased: the forgiveness that God gives us are the wounds of his son on the cross, lifted up on the cross, in which he pulls us toward him and we let ourselves be healed.” Jesus took everything upon himself, “all of our sins, our pride, our self-assurance, our vanity, our desire to become like God,” the pope said. That is why “a Christian who doesn’t know how to glory in the crucified Christ hasn’t understood what being a Christian means.” “Christianity isn’t a philosophical doctrine, it isn’t a guide to life for survival, for being well-behaved and for building peace. These are the results,” he said. “Christianity is a person, a person lifted up on the cross, a person who abased himself to save us.”
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Bishop Gettelfinger: For the people
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BY MARY ANN HUGHES
Mary Ann is the Managing Editor of The Message. Contact her at mhughes@ evdio.org.
Msgr. Gerald A. Gettelfinger entered the Diocese of Evansville like a wonderful gale force wind — full of energy and ideas. Back in March of 1989, he was serving as the vicar general in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis when his name was announced as the Fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Evansville. Many diocesan priests had studied with him at St. Meinrad Seminary, but probably few lay people here were familiar with him. Deanna Ruston, Bishop Francis R. Shea’s secretary at the time, still remembers meeting her new boss. He walked into her office at the Catholic Center, took a look at her telephone, and asked, “Is this the only telephone you have?” “Yes,” she answered, adding, “It’s hello and good-bye.” They shared a laugh, and then he explained that he wanted a fax machine with “all the bells and whistles.” “I thought, ‘My, my, my. I’m in for a whole new world with this man.” The monsignor was named bishop on March 11 of that year, and he immediately asked the diocese to prepare for his ordination and installation on April 11. That was the date that Archbishop Pio Laghi, apostolic pro-nuncio, was available. It was also exactly one year and one day after the death of his beloved mother, Mary. Phyllis Bussing, the associate director of the diocesan Office of Catholic Education at the time, remembers being involved in the almostHerculean task. “The preparation time was short, but everyone jumped into full gear and made it happen.” Over 1,100 attended the grand ceremony at St. Benedict Church in Evansville, including 21 archbishops and bishops, two archabbots and an abbot. At the conclusion of the ceremony the bishop
told the people of his new diocese “I would like to conclude my remarks with this — acknowledging the presence of this ring on my finger, the wedding band. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life.” And so his tenure as bishop began. Ruston says she was often astounded by his energy level. “I remember saying, ‘We need to put Vaseline on the doorknobs to slow him down because he moves so fast.’” Of her boss, she says, “He was a wonderful person to work for. He certainly enriched my life.” Her husband, Chuck, became very ill in the early 1990s. “In 1990, I was gone for 47 days in Houston, and I still had a job. In 1991, I was gone for 45 days in Houston, and I still had a job.” She paused to remember those difficult times, and then added, “That shows his humanness.” As she grew to know him, she realized that her boss was “sensitive to the pain that people felt in a crisis.” Of their working days together, she said, “He never raised his voice. Even though he was bishop, and he was in charge, if he asked you a question, he respected your opinion. He was a good listener. “I always said to myself about him, ‘He In an undated file photo, Bishop Gerald A. Getteltalked to his God a lot for guidance.’” finger opens a gift at the Catholic Center in EvansHe was born into a farm family in south ville. Behind him is Deanna Ruston, who served central Indiana, the fourth of eight children. as his secretary. Over the years, Ruston watched as he received continuous love and support from his had the diocese in his whole self. He really was family, noting “that connectedness helped him the bishop of the Diocese of Evansville. He was grow as a bishop.” truly a leader, and his enthusiasm energized He served the diocese from 1989 until June 29, you. He was a good man. I think he loved our 2011, when Bishop Charles C. Thompson was diocese and admired our people.” installed as its fifth bishop. He then became When she thinks of those years, these words bishop-emeritus. come to mind: he was “for the people.” During all those years, Ruston said, “he truly “That’s exactly who he was.”
Preparing to be children of light In the fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent, the Gospels seem to be rehearsals for the Easter Vigil. As we witness the journey from darkness to light when Jesus heals the blind man, and then again when he calls Lazarus from the tomb, we to make that journey ourselves. On the CONNECTING prepare night of our Easter vigil, we will walk into a FAITH AND silent church. The holy water fonts will be dry, the lights will be out, and the tabernacle will be LIFE empty. It is into this dark and hollow space that BY KAREN the Light of Christ will appear. We call this our MUENSTERMAN “Service of Light.” It is a poignant celebration of Christ’s resurrection, but it is more than that; it is a celebration of our own movement from darkness to light, a journey that plays out many times in the course of our lives as it has since the beginning of life itself. Science tells us that light can travel through the space 4200 N. Kentucky Ave. Evansville, IN 47711 between pure energy and matter. The photons in light do not Weekly newspaper
interact with each other; but if you shine a light into a glass of water, as the light enters the water, it will share some of its energy with it. As the light exits the water, it is still pure light. The creation story in Genesis seems to corroborate this process. In the beginning, we are told, there was a raging ocean of total darkness, and the spirit of God was moving over the water. Then God commanded “Let there be light,” and all the matter that poured forth from the mouth of God afterwards was created in that light. Photons flickered, particles danced, cells divided. Trees, birds, fish and flowers sprang into being. God shined the light of his gaze on each living thing and pronounced them all “good.” And when you and I wriggled into the light, God called us “good” also. In a very real sense, God shared his light with us when he first looked upon us. He was delighted! There is an old Rodgers and Hammerstein song, from the musical “Cinderella,” in which the prince asks the questions, “Do I love you
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because you’re beautiful? Or are you beautiful because I love you?” In the light of God’s love for us, there is one answer to both of these questions, and that answer is a resounding yes! Soon, in dark churches across our diocese, the Light of Christ will be passed from candle to candle; and in that light, the faces of our friends and family members will become visible, one by one. Then those of us participating in this Service of Light will experience the joy of the blind man when he opened his eyes, the joy of Lazarus when he stumbled from the tomb, the joy of the Risen Christ as He looks upon His people. As we prepare to watch our friends and family emerge into the light, may we lay down the grievances and disappointments that we normally hold against them, the judgments that keep us from seeing them as the beautiful people they are. If we can do that, then maybe for a few minutes we will see humanity as God does — as He always has from the moment He reached into the darkness and brought us forth into a pool of light.
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Mass, Palm Sunday, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville, Sunday, April 13, 10:30 a.m., CDT. Awards, Maria Goretti, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville, Sunday, April 13, 12:15 p.m., CDT. Chrism Mass, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville, Tuesday, April 15, 5:30 p.m., CDT. Mass & Washing of the Feet, Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, Carlisle, Holy Thursday, April 17, 9:30 a.m., EDT. Mass, Evening of the Lord’s Supper, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville, Holy Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m., CDT. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville, Good Friday, April 18, 12:30 p.m., CDT. Mass, Easter Vigil, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville, Holy Saturday, April 19, 8 p.m., CDT.
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Anniversaries Mass — St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville 15th Anniversary of Cathedral Dedication 25th Anniversary of Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger’s Episcopal Ordination
THE BISHOP’S CORNER BY BISHOP CHARLES C. THOMPSON
What’s in a name? As Shakespeare wrote, “A rose by any other name is still a rose.” In addition to a cathedral or a bishop, we might apply this to a calendar date as well. What’s in a date? A date by any other name is still a date on the calendar. Yet, here we are on this particular date of the calendar. For all practical purposes, it is just another Friday; liturgically, a Friday in Lent. April 11, however, is not just another date for the Diocese of Evansville. It holds special historic, affectionate meaning for us. The anniversary of the dedication of a diocesan cathedral is no small matter, even if only of fifteen years. St. Benedict Parish, now in its 102nd year of existence, has a very unique role of witness and service for our Diocese that comprises the 12 counties of Southwest Indiana. This occasion marks the dedication of St. Benedict, while continuing as a parish church, as the Mother Church of the Diocese. Here we gather for special occasions such as the Chrism Mass, Ordinations, Rite of Election and other unique diocesan celebrations. Thus, St. Benedict Cathedral is a sign of our unity. Here is where Gerald Andrew Gettelfinger was ordained the fourth bishop for the Diocese of Evansville, ten years prior to St. Benedict’s being dedicated as the cathedral. Here is where the press conference was held to announce the fifth bishop for the Diocese. Obviously, not every memory or experience in a cathedral carries the same weight of fond memory. A cathedral is often the place of the funeral for a bishop . . . not that we are waiting in anticipation. In some dioceses, cathedrals also serve as the burial sites of bishops. First and foremost, as the Prophet Isaiah reminds us in the first reading, as with every church, St. Benedict’s is to be a house of prayer for all peoples. The cathedral is to be a model of prayer, especially liturgical prayer. Fate, however orchestrated, provides us with
yet another very significant cause for diocesan celebration on this same date; namely, the 25th anniversary of Bishop Gettelfinger’s episcopal ordination. Bishop-emeritus Gettelfinger, born on 20 October 1935, was ordained a priest on 7 May 1961. I was a mere 26 days old at the time. But who keeps track of such things? Serving as diocesan bishop for 22 years, Bishop Gettelfinger navigated the diocese through numerous challenges. The bulk of his priestly ministry being in Catholic education during his years in Indianapolis, the miter formerly signified what has always been at the heart of his life and identity as a teacher. The crosier, signifying his role as a shepherd, reminds both the bishop and the people of the need for a pastoral heart. His personal love for camping and scouts provided wonderful life skills for perseverance in service to the People of God. His deep love and appreciation for his own family is expressed in his commitment to love and serve the community of all those entrusted to his care. Skiing, involving a deliberate decision to seek out snow and cold, only shows that his judgment has not been infallible. Our effort to mark this special anniversary date of a worthy cathedral and beloved bishop is ultimately rooted in the proclamation of the gospel, the celebration of sacraments, and ongoing commitment to service in justice and charity. At the heart of it all, especially for a cathedral and a bishop, indeed, an entire diocese (e.g. clergy, religious and laity), is the person of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, our great High Priest and Bishop of Souls. As noted in our second reading, from Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, “we are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone. Through him the whole structure is held together and
grows into a temple sacred to the Lord.” That’s good stuff, no doubt, worthy of an episcopal motto. Although there are some awesome cathedrals throughout the world, there is none more beautiful than the cathedral of the soul. With Christ Jesus as our capstone, our cornerstone, each of us is a temple sacred to the Lord. Collectively, as a community of believers, symbolized in our cathedral, we form something more than a mere temple. Held together as one whole structure, we are the Body of Christ. The bishop, as Bishop Gettelfinger has proven these twenty-five years, must always keep this great truth before himself and the diocese. That’s why he must be the first to answer the question placed before us by Jesus himself, “Who do you say that I am?” This must be at the heart of daily prayer for each and every Christian, particularly for the bishop, ever ready to proclaim with our tongues, our ministry, our service, our very lives; “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” This is the Joy of the Gospel, to be proclaim through word and action, especially to the poor, the sick, the elderly, the immigrant and the marginalized. Thank you, Bishop Gettelfinger, for your twenty-five years of faithful episcopal ministry and service to the People of God, both within and beyond the borders of the Diocese of Evansville, always keeping us mindful of our link with the Provincial and Universal Church. Thank you for dedicating St. Benedict Cathedral fifteen years ago this very day. Thanks to you people of St. Benedict Parish for not only accepting but growing to embrace this awesome privilege and responsibility. Thanks to everyone here, clergy, religious, diocesan colleagues, laity, both members and guests, for taking the time to join in this celebration. Most especially, thanks be to God from whom all good things flow. Ad multos annos!
Misa de Aniversario — Catedral de San Benito, Evansville 15 Aniversario de la Dedicación de la Catedral 25 Aniversario de la Ordenación Episcopal del Obispo Gerald A. Gettelfinger ¿Qué hay en un nombre? Como Shakespeare escribió, “una rosa con otro nombre sigue siendo una rosa.” Además de una catedral o un obispo, podríamos aplicar esto a una fecha del calendario también. ¿Qué es una fecha? Una fecha con otro nombre sigue siendo una fecha en el calendario. Sin embargo, aquí estamos en esta fecha particular del calendario. Para todos los efectos prácticos, es sólo otro viernes; litúrgicamente, un viernes de Cuaresma. El 11 de abril, sin embargo, no es sólo otra fecha para la Diócesis de Evansville. Tiene un significado histórico, especial para nosotros. El aniversario de la dedicación de una catedral diocesana no es poca cosa, aunque sean sólo quince años. La Parroquia de San Benito, ahora en sus 102 años de existencia, tiene un papel único de ser testigo y de servicio en nuestra diócesis que comprende los 12 condados del suroeste de Indiana. Esta ocasión marca la dedicación de la Iglesia San Benito, mientras continúa como iglesia parroquial como la Iglesia Madre de la Diócesis. Aquí nos reunimos en ocasiones especiales como la Misa Crismal, Ordenaciones, Rito de Elección y otras celebraciones diocesanas únicas. Por lo tanto, la Catedral de San Benito es un signo de nuestra
Official From the desk of Bishop Charles C. Thompson On behalf of the Diocese of Evansville, we thank Reverend Kenneth H. Herr and Reverend David H. Nunning for their many years of faithful service as they retire from active priestly ministry, effective July 1, 2014.
unidad. Aquí es donde Gerald Andrew Gettelfinger fue ordenado el cuarto obispo de la Diócesis de Evansville, diez años antes que fuera dedicada como la Catedral de San Benito. Aquí es donde se celebró la conferencia de prensa para anunciar al quinto obispo de la Diócesis. Obviamente, no todos los recuerdos o experiencias de una catedral tienen el mismo peso de recuerdos apasionados. Una catedral es en muchas ocasiones el lugar para el funeral de un obispo . . . no es que lo estemos anticipando. En algunas diócesis, las catedrales también sirven como lugares para la sepultura de los obispos. Primordial y principalmente, como el Profeta Isaías nos recuerda en la primera lectura, como en cada iglesia, San Benito es una casa de oración para todos los pueblos. La catedral es un modelo de oración, especialmente la oración litúrgica. Sin embargo, el destino nos brinda otra causa muy importante para la celebración diocesana en esta misma fecha; es decir, el 25 aniversario de ordenación episcopal del Obispo Gettelfinger. El Obispo-emérito Gettelfinger, quien nació el 27 de octubre de 1935, fue ordenado sacerdote el 7 de mayo de 1961. En ese tiempo yo tenía 26 días de haber nacido. ¿Pero quién mantiene un registro de tales cosas? Servir como obispo diocesano por 22 años, Obispo Gettelfinger dirigió la diócesis a través de numerosos desafíos. La mayor parte de su ministerio sacerdotal fue en la educación católica durante sus años en Indianápolis, la mitra anteriormente significaba lo que ha estado siempre en el corazón de su vida y su identidad como maestro. El báculo pastoral, lo que significa es su papel como un pastor, recuerda tanto al obispo y a la gente de la necesidad de un corazón pastoral. Su amor personal para acampar y por los “scouts” le proporcionaron habilidades bonitas para la perseverancia en el servicio al Pueblo de Dios. Su
profundo amor y aprecio por su propia familia se expresa en su compromiso de amar y servir a la comunidad de todos aquellos confiados a su cuidado. Esquiar, implica una decisión deliberada para buscar la nieve y el frío, esto sólo demuestra que su juicio no ha sido infalible. Nuestro esfuerzo para conmemorar esta fecha de aniversario especial de una digna catedral y un amado obispo es últimamente enraizado en la proclamación del evangelio, en la celebración de los sacramentos, y en el compromiso continuo de servicio de justicia y caridad. En el corazón de todo, especialmente para una catedral y un obispo, en efecto, una diócesis entera (por ejemplo, cleros, religiosos y laicos), es la persona de Jesucristo, el Buen Pastor, nuestro gran Sumo Sacerdote y Obispo de las Almas. Como se nota en nuestra segunda lectura de la Carta de Pablo a los Efesios, “somos ciudadanos con los santos y miembros de la familia de Dios, edificado sobre el fundamento de los apóstoles y los profetas, con Cristo Jesús como la piedra angular. En él se ajustan los diversos elementos, y la construcción se eleva hasta formar un templo santo en el Señor.” Eso es cosa buena, sin duda, digno de un lema episcopal. Encontramos algunas impresionantes catedrales alrededor del mundo, pero no hay nada más hermosa que la catedral del alma. Con Cristo Jesús como nuestra piedra angular, cada uno de nosotros es un templo sagrado para el Señor. Colectivamente, como una comunidad de creyentes, simbolizada en la catedral, formamos algo más que un mero templo. Considerando juntos una estructura entera, somos el Cuerpo de Cristo. El obispo, como el Obispo Gettelfinger ha demostrado en estos veinticinco años, que debe mantener siempre esta gran verdad ante sí mismo y ante la diócesis. Es por eso que debe ser el See OBISPO ANIVERSARIO, page 8
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BULLETIN BOARD Send information to Bulletin Board at least one week in advance. Items to be considered for publication Friday, April 25, must be received in writing no later than noon on Thursday, April 17. Entries may be repeated if time and space permit. All items may be edited. All times are local times. Mail information to Diane Csukas, Bulletin Board, P. O. Box 4169, Evansville, IN 47724-0169; e-mail to
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General Interest “Mary of Nazareth” Showing in Evansville, motion picture on the life of Mary showing at Showplace Cinemas East April 12 and 13; buy tickets at Showplace Cinemas East or online at showplacecinemas.com; for more information call Sam Tenbarge at 812-454-5612; sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 14673, Good Shepherd, Evansville. Triduum Morning Prayer, 9 a.m., Good Friday and Easter Saturday, April 18 and 19, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; Morning Prayer includes singing of psalms and canticles, reading of Scripture, homily, intercessions; questions or for more information contact Matt Miller at
[email protected] or 800-637-1731 or Jeremy Korba at
[email protected]. Good Friday Way of the Cross, 3 p.m., April 18, Four Freedoms Monument, Evansville; process from monument to Holy Trinity, Evansville; reflecting on the path that Christ followed for our redemption; open to the public; sponsored by Communion and Liberation; questions or for more information contact Father Alex Zenthoefer at
[email protected]. Way of the Cross for Justice, 10 a.m., April 18, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Maryof-the-Woods, Ind.; modern day Stations of the Cross will unite the Passion story with the justice struggles faced today; for more information call 812-535-2952 or email
[email protected]. Divine Mercy Sunday, 3 p.m., April 27, St. Mary, Huntingburg; one-hour service will include procession, solemn blessing of Divine Mercy Image, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, chaplet of the Divine Mercy, teaching by Father Ryan Hilderbrand, Rosary, Benediction. St. Mary, Evansville, Resumes Mass, beginning Sunday, April 27, St. Mary Parish will resume the 4 p.m. Mass. Catholics Returning Home, 6:30 p.m., April 28, Parish Activity Center, St. Mary, Huntingburg; six consecutive Monday informal gatherings for non-practicing Catholics who have a desire to return to the church; for more information call the parish office at 812-683-2372. Prayers for Claire, 8:10 a.m.
every Friday when school is in session, St. John the Baptist Chapel, Newburgh; pray the rosary for 6year-old parishioner Claire Hood; child-friendly Rosary time, children are encouraged to attend. Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, St. Philip, Posey County; stop by chapel or contact Dolores at 812985-2411 for more information or to schedule a time. Mass for Peace, 6 p.m., every Tuesday, Holy Rosary, Evansville, extends an invitation to join the parish community for Mass for worldwide peace and for loved ones serving in the military and their families. Mother to Mother Group Meeting, meetings the first and third Thursday each month, 9-11 a.m., Ruth and Naomi Room, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; meetings for mothers with children of all ages; meetings feature a variety of spiritual and practical topics; babysitting is provided.
Classes/Workshops Legal and Financial Planning Workshop, 1-3 p.m., April 16, Owensboro Health Park, Owensboro, Ky.; for anyone who wants to know more about legal and financial issues when putting a plan into place to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s; registration required by calling 800-272-3900 or emailing
[email protected]; $5 donation suggested; sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association. 2014 Child Developmental Series, 10-11 a.m., April 24, St. Mary’s Center for Children, Evansville; topic is promoting early motor development; class is free; light refreshments and snacks served; child care provided on-site; to register call 812-485-7425 or 812-436-4501; sponsored by St. Mary’s and ECHO Community Health Care. Tai Chi for Arthritis Classes, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Mondays, April 28June 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, April 29-June 17; St. Mary’s Wellness Center, Evansville; $75 for eight classes; registration required by April 23 by calling 812-485-5725. Eating on the Run, 5:30-6:30 p.m., April 28, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; tips for healthy eating and portion control; $10/person includes a “Stop and Go” healthy food choices book; for more information or to pre-register visit www.mhhcc.org and click on classes and events or call 800-8527279, ext. 2399. Medic First Aid with AED Refresher, 8-11 a.m., April 29, Community Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; basic training course in emergency care designed for use in the business/industrial setting; cost is $40, limited class size; for information or to register call 812-996-2399. Zumba Toning Fitness Program, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mondays in April;
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Wellness Center Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; body-sculpting exercise, high-energy cardio work with Zumba moves creates a calorie-burning, strength-training dance fitness class; cost $5/class; pre-registration not required; for more information call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399. Shape It Up, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesdays in April, Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; combination of Core 20 and Strength & Endurance; $5/class; visit www.mhhcc.org and click on Classes and Events or call 800-8527279, Ext. 2399.
Cursillo Ultreya Information: First Monday, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Hope, Washington; Second Monday, 7 p.m., St. Joseph, Jasper; Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt; Second Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; Second Thursday, 7 p.m., St. Paul, Tell City; Last Thursday, 7 p.m., Resurrection, Evansville.
Dinner St. Theresa Sunday Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., April 13, 600 Herndon Dr., Evansville; fried and baked chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, salads and homemade desserts served cafeteria style in school cafeteria; ala carte pricing; carry out available starting at 10:30 a.m.
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Helping hands Louise Branch, Margaret Strange and Betty Vash prepare desserts for carry-out during the Spring Fish Fry at St. Philip Neri Church in Bicknell.
2014 Diocesan Fish Fries Parishes in the Diocese of Evansville were invited to submit information on fish fries being held during Lent. The information submitted on dates and times is listed below the last week of fish fries.
Evansville East Deanery St. John, Daylight, 4-7 p.m., April 11 St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville, 5-7 p.m., April 11 Nativity, Evansville, 4:30-7 p.m., April 11
Evansville West Deanery Holy Redeemer, Evansville, 5-7 p.m., April 11 St. Philip, Posey County, 5-7 p.m., April 11
Jasper Deanery Good Shepherd of the Hills K of C Council 13623, Celestine, 4:30 p.m. drive through, 6 p.m., dine in and carry out, April 11 St. Mary, Huntingburg, 5-7 p.m., April 11
St. Matthew 5K Walk/Run, 9 a.m., April 12, starts at the back of St. Matthew School, Mount Vernon; for registration information call St. Matthew School at 812-838-3621.
Newburgh Deanery
St. Boniface, Evansville, Bingo, held in school gym, 2031 W. Michigan; every Friday night, doors open 5:30 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 p.m.; smoke free; guaranteed payouts, lucky number, big X — $200, pull tabs, attendance prize; no one under 18 admitted; sponsored by St. Ann’s Altar Society; 812-422-1014.
Vincennes Deanery
Health Heart and Stroke Screenings, first and third Thursday of every month for everyone, and fourth Thursday of every month for women only; 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Mary’s Heart Institute, Evansville; call 812-485-5233 for more information and to schedule an appointment. Christian Adults Staying Healthy, Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Agnes Ryves Hall, Evansville; exercise program, all equipment provided; participants must provide a doctor’s consent; for more information call Patti Grannan at 812-963-35451.
Lenten Activity Live Stations of the Cross Presentation, 7 p.m., April 16, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; presentation includes drama, music, monologues; no cost or offering; presented by the St.
St. Clement, Boonville, 4:30-7 p.m., April 11 St. John the Baptist, Newburgh, 5-7:30 p.m., April 11 St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, 4-7 p.m., April 11
St. John the Baptist, Vincennes, 4:30 -7:30 p.m., April 11
Washington Deanery St. John, Loogootee, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., April 11 Benedict Parish family.
Support Groups “Look Good, Feel Better,” 10 a.m.-noon, April 21, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center. Jasper; provides information and cosmetic advice including hands-on instruction for women battling cancer; program is free but pre-registration is required; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org or call 812-9960626. Samaritan/Lazarus Support Group, 6 p.m., meets third Wednesday of each month, meeting room in back of church, Nativity, Evansville; support for the sick, the caregivers and bereaved, everyone welcome; for information call 812-476-7186 or Linda Austin 812-550-8605. Women with Cancer Support Group, meets every other Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Hope Resource Center, Evansville; call 812-485-5725 or 800-580-3883 to obtain schedule of meetings.
Compassionate Friends, meet the third Monday of each month, 7:15 p.m., Eastside Christian Church, Bayard Park and Weinbach Ave., Evansville; group of bereaved parents offering friendship and understanding to families who have experienced the death of any age child; call Eldon Scott 812-768-5099.
Youth Grief Support Group, first and third Thursday of each month, 67:30 p.m., Mental Health America, Evansville; monthly sessions are open to youth ages 9-17 who have experienced the death of a loved one; for more information call Joe Gilreath at 812-426-2640.
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AROUND THE DIOCESE ESL classes
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“English Second Language classes are off to a good start,” according to the parish newsletter for the Catholic Community of North Spencer. Ron Balbach has been leading this group since January. The classes are designed around seven levels; level one is the beginning level. Currently there are four levels of ESL classes. Several adults have volunteered to teach ESL, and each of them has found the classes to be enjoyable and fulfilling. Some of the youth have also volunteered. Diane Rodriguez Barco said, “When I first came to the United States at the age of four, it was hard to learn a second language as a child — especially in trying to catch up with everyone in the classroom. “I know personally what the ESL students are having to learn,” she said. “I see how hard the students work to improve their English, and it’s great to know you are a part of their growing skills.”
Sharon Burns, Catholic Charities/Hispanic Ministry director, says, “I am very pleased to share that Annie Simpson has successfully completed her licensed social worker exam!” She is a Family Services Counselor; she counsels children in 10 of the diocesan schools.
Happy Birthday! Deacon Paul Cox, St. Joseph Parish, Dale, and St. Nicholas Parish, Santa Claus, celebrates his birthday April 17.
Anniversary of ordination Father Robert Nemergut, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, was ordained to the priesthood April 22, 1977.
It’s a girl! Betty Litwiler, secretary at Washington Catholic Elementary School in Washington, writes, “Congratulations to first grade teacher Sarah Hopf and her husband Ryan on the birth of their daughter, Abigail Joann. She was born on March 24 and weighed 9 pounds. This is also the first grandchild for kindergarten teacher Molly Mitchell and her husband Mike.”
Eagle Scout project The newsletter at Holy Spirit School in Evansville issues a “big THANK YOU to Aaron Lichlyter for sponsoring our new gym floor. Aaron will receive the Boy Scout Eagle Award for organizing volunteers, raising funds, and ordering materials for our new gym floor.”
Anniversaries at St. Joseph Congratulations to couples at St. Joseph Parish in Jasper celebrating April wedding anniversaries: Thomas and Betty Lechner, 61 years; Earl and Elizabeth Englert, 61 years; Morris and Doris Schnarr, 62 years; Randall and Betty Mehringer, 40 years; Thomas and Marian Hopf, 63 years; Alfred and Agnes Kreilein, 55 years; Lester and Caroline Merder, 74 years; Sylvan and Mary Helen Jahn, 50 years; Thomas and Glenda Kiefer, 40 years; Andrew and Mary Ann Vogler, 61 years.
Happy Birthday! Timothy “Tad” Dickel, president at Mater Dei High School, Evansville, celebrates his birthday April 17. Brother Lawrence Murphy, president at Reitz Memorial High School, Evansville, celebrates his birthday April 19. Please send information for AROUND THE DIOCESE to Mary Ann Hughes, The Message, P.O. Box 4169, Evansville, IN 47724. The e-mail address is
[email protected].
Artists Good Shepherd first graders Sydney Chambers and Violet Gude display their certificates recognizing their first and second place wins in the “Blessings, The Bishop’s Quilt” art contest. They are joined by Sharon Burns, Catholic Charities/Hispanic Ministry director.
Excellence in education St. James teacher Shelley Bealmer is a Peabody Energy Leaders in Education Award winner. “One of our St. James parents nominated Ms. B. for the award for excellence in education,” said Angie Johnson, principal at the Haubstadt school. “Peabody Energy gives this award to heroes in education who help our children achieve their true potential.”
Parish Director of Youth Ministry Are you interested in a new, challenging, and dynamic opportunity to faithfully influence young people? Do you want to shape the vision of the future for youth from two diverse parishes coming together? Are you a creative and organized leader who can design and develop comprehensive youth ministry? Holy Rosary and Nativity parishes in Evansville, Indiana, have just the unique opportunity. Come be a part of this newly-linked parish which has approximately 1,900 families, and help us create this joint partnership from the ground up through completion. Responsibilities include designing successful youth programming as well as identification, training, and support of parish leadership teams of adults and youth who will implement the three goals and eight components of youth ministry published in Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry. The ideal candidate will: w Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church; w Have a Masters degree in Theology or Ministry or related field; w Have previous experience as a Youth Minister with a proven track record of success; w Be a strong team player who believes in the value of teamwork; Possess effective leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Preferred skills include: w Bi-lingual in Spanish and English; w Experience with bringing people together and building a dynamic youth ministry; w Creativity and the capability of integrating multicultural experiences into all dimensions of youth ministry. Come be a part of this exciting and unique opportunity where you can shape the vision to have a lasting impact. To apply, please send resumé/cover letter to:
DANIEL ZIEMER
JERRY ZIEMER
OFFICE 477-1515 EAST CHAPEL 800 S. HEBRON AVE. NORTH CHAPEL 6300 FIRST AVE. CENTRAL CHAPEL 626 FIRST AVE. WWW.ZIEMERFUNERALHOME.COM
Holy Rosary Catholic Church Attention: Joe Holtz 1301 S. Green River Road Evansville, IN 47715 Or by email to
[email protected] Resumés will be accepted until the position is filled, but know that our desire is to fill the job in a timely manner, so please apply soon.
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Timeline: Dates and events in the Bishop Gettelfinger years • Oct. 20, 1935: Gerald Andrew Gettelfinger born at Ramsey, Ind., the fourth of the eight children of Gerald and Mary Gettelfinger.
• April 27, 1989: Catholic schools participate in “Celebrating the Tradition” at Roberts Municipal Stadium, with a new “Chief Teacher” presiding.
• September 1949: Gerald Gettelfinger, age 13, enters St. Meinrad Seminary.
• October 22-26, 1990: Bishop Gettelfinger meets with priests of the diocese in the first Presbyteral Convocation, held near Bloomington, Ind.
• May 1953: Graduation from St. Meinrad High School. • Spring 1957: Graduation from St. Meinrad College, with an A.B. degree. • Spring 1958: Tonsure and minor orders. • May 7, 1961: Ordination to the Priesthood at St. Meinrad Abbey by Archbishop Paul C. Schulte of Indianapolis. • 1961-1963: Assistant pastor of St. Matthew Church, Indianapolis, and part-time instructor at the newly opened Chatard High School. • June-August 1963: Assistant pastor of Christ the King Church, Indianapolis. • August 1963-June 1967: Assistant principal and guidance director, Chatard High School, and assistant chaplain at Ladywood Convent, Indianapolis. • Spring 1965: Conferral of master’s degree in education, Butler University, Indianapolis. • June 1967-June 1970: Principal of Chatard High School and assistant chaplain at Ladywood Convent. • June 1970-August 1974: Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Indianapolis. • June 1970-April 1971: Assistant pastor, St. Andrew Church, Indianapolis. • April 1971-July 1971: Administrator, St. Andrew Church, Indianapolis. • July 1971-January 1977: Assistant pastor, St. John Church, Indianapolis, then acting administrator until September 1978. • August 1974-April 1980: Superintendent of Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Indianapolis. • July 1979-January 1981: Pastor of Our Lady of the Springs Church, French Lick. • May 1, 1980-1988: Chancellor, Archdiocese of Indianapolis. • January 1981-1988: Pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Indianapolis. • Jan. 26, 1983: Named a domestic prelate with the title Reverend Monsignor. • March 9, 1983: Named archdiocesan secretary of Temporalities, retaining position as chancellor of the archdiocese and pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral. • July 1, 1988-March 1989: Vicar general, Archdiocese of Indianapolis, retaining position as pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral and as archdiocesan secretary of Temporalities. • May 8, 1988: Receives honorary Doctor of Laws degree, Marian College, Indianapolis. • March 8, 1989: The phone call. • March 11, 1989: Pope John Paul II signs official document naming Msgr. Gerald A. Gettelfinger as Bishop of Evansville. • March 14, 1989: Public announcement in Indianapolis and Evansville • April 11, 1989: Bishop Gettelfinger is ordained and installed during ceremonies at St. Benedict Church, Evansville.
• November 11, 1990: Bishop Gettelfinger formally initiates the first members of the Bruté Society, which is coordinated by the diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development. • July 1991: Bishop Gettelfinger appoints the first woman to serve as chancellor of the diocese. She is Sister Louise Bond, S.N.J.M. • July 1991: Bishop Gettelfinger establishes a former mission in Santa Claus as St. Nicholas Church. Benedictine Sister Mary Terence Knapp serves as pastoral life coordinator. • November 6 and 7, 1993: Formal sessions of “Synod 93” are held at Holy Redeemer Church in Evansville. Participants sent 25 goals, proposals and motions to Bishop Gettelfinger. The synodal gathering of clergy, religious and lay persons is seen as the stimulus for diocesan-wide planning, including the initial steps toward examining the impending decline in clergy numbers.
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Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger was installed as the Fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Evansville on April 11, 1989. He retired on June 29, 2011, and now is bishop-emeritus of the diocese. people from the diocese attend Mass in St. Louis with Pope John Paul II.
• August 12-14, 1994: Newly formed Diocesan Pastoral Council meets for the first time. The council structure is developed from “Synod ‘93” with membership largely drawn from synodal planners.
• April 11, 1999: St. Benedict Cathedral is dedicated on the tenth anniversary of Bishop Gettelfinger’s ordination and installation.
• March 16, 1995: Leadership positions are restructured in diocese. Bishop Gettelfinger appoints Kenneth W. Krasavage as executive director of Diocesan Services. Judith Neff is appointed chancellor.
• May 5, 2000: Bishop Gettelfinger joins Catholic school students and staff for a reprise of “Celebrating the Tradition” at Roberts Stadium in Evansville. First graders at the first celebration are now seniors in high school.
• September 29, 1995: Bishop Gettelfinger reacts to a report that a cross has been burned outside an Evansville home. His response: “There must be no place for hatred anywhere in our community, or anywhere in the world.”
• Fall 2001: Year of Aspirancy underway for 28 men, starting a four-year program for the permanent diaconate. Bishop Gettelfinger had announced his decision to re-establish the formation program in 2000. Classes of deacons were ordained in 2005 and 2009.
• April 1996: First Deanery Assemblies are called to establish priorities for diocesan planning. A task force produces the first “Future Parish Staffing Report” detailing how deaneries will adapt to reduced availability for clergy in the parishes and the increasing expectation of religious and lay leadership. • December 8, 1996: Bishop Gettelfinger presides at the dedication of St. Nicholas Church in Santa Claus. • July 1997: Bishop Gettelfinger accepts the recommendations of the future parish staffing task force: St. Patrick and St. Michael churches in Daviess County, and St. Mary Church in Barr Township are designated chapels. St. Michael Church is razed a year later. • September 16, 1998: Bishop Gettelfinger announces to the presbyterate that St. Benedict Church has accepted his request to be named as the diocesan cathedral — the first cathedral for the diocese since Assumption Cathedral was demolished in 1965 to make way for downtown redevelopment in Evansville. During the interim, Holy Trinity Church in downtown Evansville served as the diocesan procathedral. • 1998: Spanish-speaking Apostolate begins to take shape with the opening of the Guadalupe Center in Huntingburg. Father Eugene Heerdink and Benedictine Sister Mary Victor Kercher pioneer the diocesan effort. • 1998: The president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops appoints Bishop Gettelfinger to serve as “Bishop Liaison” to the National Catholic Committee on Scouting. • January 27, 1999: Bishop Gettelfinger and 700
• 2002 and beyond: Media reports begin to document cases of child sex abuse by Catholic clergy. Allegations and acknowledgement of sexual misconSee TIMELINE, page 13
Obispo Aniversario Continued from page 5 primero en responder a Jesús la pregunta que nos hace a nosotros, “¿Quién dicen que soy yo?” Esto debe estar en el corazón de la oración diaria para cada cristiano, particularmente para un obispo, siempre listos para proclamar con nuestras palabras, nuestro ministerio, nuestro servicio, nuestras vidas; “Tú eres el Cristo, el Hijo del Dios viviente.” Esta es “La Alegría del Evangelio,” que se proclaman a través de la palabra y la acción, especialmente a los pobres, los enfermos, los ancianos, los inmigrantes y los marginados. Gracias, Obispo Gettelfinger, por sus veinticinco años de ministerio episcopal fiel y su servicio al Pueblo de Dios, tanto dentro como fuera de las fronteras de la Diócesis de Evansville, siempre manteniéndonos conscientes de nuestro vínculo con la Iglesia Universal y Provincial. Gracias por dedicar a la Catedral de San Benito hace quince años este mismo día. Gracias a la gente de la Parroquia de San Benito por no sólo aceptar pero para crecer y abrazar este maravilloso privilegio y responsabilidad. Gracias a todos los presentes, cleros, colegas diocesanos, religiosos, laicos, tanto los miembros e invitados, por tomarse el tiempo para unirse a esta celebración. Especialmente, gracias sean dadas a Dios de quien fluyen todas las cosas buenas. ¡Ad multos annos! — Translated by the staff at the Guadalupe Center, Huntingburg
Happy Anniversary! Volume 44, No. 31, April 11, 2014
The twenty-fifth Episcopal anniversary of Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger
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Congratulations from our family across the diocese The Message received a tremendous outpouring of congratulations and best wishes for Bishop Gettelfinger and St. Benedict Cathedral from across our 12 counties. We are thrilled to share them with you, and grateful to all who contacted us!
Parishes Nativity, Evansville Congratulations from Nativity Parish to Bishop Gettelfinger and St. Benedict Cathedral on their anniversaries. La Comunidad Hispana de Nativity felicita al Obispo Gettelfinger y a la familia de San Benedict con motivo de sus aniversarios. St. John the Apostle, Evansville Congratulations Bishop Gettelfinger on your 25th anniversary. — Parishioners and Staff of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church Good Shepherd, Evansville As one of the three Etienne brothers blessed to have been ordained by you, I and the members of Good Shepherd Catholic Church thank you for your 25 years dedicated to the Church. — Rev. Zachary J. Etienne St. Joseph, Jasper The parish of St. Joseph, Jasper, sends congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger and St. Benedict Parish on the occasion of your anniversaries. Holy Family, Jasper May God’s grace continue to guide you and bless you, Bishop Gettelfinger and the St. Benedict Family, as you celebrate your anniversaries — with heartfelt Congratulations and Best Wishes from our parish family. — Holy Family Parish, Jasper, Indiana Our Lady of Hope, Washington Congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger and thanks for being the shepherd of our diocese. You gave many years of strength and guidance to each of us. Special blessings to St. Benedict for always welcoming us with open arms to our celebrations in your Cathedral. St. Peter Celestine, Celestine Congratulations to Bishop Gettlefinger on your 25th anniversary as the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Evansville and to St. Benedict’s on your 15th anniversary as our cathedral from Father Eugene Schmitt and the parishioners of St. Celestine Church. All Saints, Cannelburg All Saints Catholic Parish, Cannelburg, sends its greetings and congratulations to Bishop-Emeritus Gerald A. Gettelfinger as he celebrates the silver anniversary of his ordination as Bishop. We also extend our thanks and best wishes to the staff and community of St. Benedict Cathedral for hosting our diocesan celebrations over the last 15 years. St. Peter, Montgomery The people of St. Peter Parish, Montgomery, join with the rest of the diocese of Evansville in offering best wishes and congratulations to Bishop-Emeritus Gerald A. Gettelfinger on the occasion of his 25th anniversary of ordination to the Episcopacy. Congratulations and thanks to St. Benedict Cathedral for so graciously hosting our diocesan celebrations over the last 15 years. St. Peter, Linton, and Holy Name, Bloomfield Bishop-Emeritus Gettelfinger: Your 25th “Bishop Ordination” Anniversary as The Bishop of the Evansville Diocese! The Parishioners of St. Peter Church in Linton, and The Parishioners of Holy Name Church in Bloomfield extend to you our sincerest best wishes and appreciation for your dedication to us as former “Chief Shepherd” of the Diocese. God Bless you and we hope you are enjoying retirement! St. Henry, St. Henry With gratitude to God and congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger for leading the people of SW Indiana as their fourth bishop and to the Benedictines and parishioners for their foresight and courage to have built a structure worthy of becoming the diocesan Cathedral. — The St. Henry Parish family Corpus Christi, Evansville Congratulations and Best Wishes to Bishop Gettelfinger and St. Benedict Parish from Corpus Christi Parish Family. The Lord’s Peace and Love be in your hearts. Thanks for your ministry and service to the Church of Evansville. St. Boniface, Evansville Prayers and Best Wishes to Bishop Gettelfinger and the family of St. Ben’s on your anniversaries. — From the people of St. Boniface Parish St. Mary, Ireland, and Precious Blood, Jasper Prayers and best wishes to Bishop Gettelfinger and St. Benedict Cathedral Parish upon the occasion of their anniversaries. — St. Mary Parish, Ireland and Precious Blood, Jasper St. Benedict, Evansville Congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger as he celebrates the 25th anniversary of his appointment as the Bishop of Evansville Diocese. We appreciate your years of dedicated service, especially your commitment to the Catholic schools of the area. We, the staff at St. Benedict Cathedral, pray that many blessings are bestowed on you at this time. Continued on page 11
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Congratulations Continued from page 10 St. Joseph, Princeton, and Blessed Sacrament, Oakland City Prayers and congratulations to you, Bishop Gettelfinger, on this special occasion of your 25th anniversary. You truly have the heart and voice of a Good Shepherd. We have been, and continue to be, blessed by your presence in our midst! — From the people of St. Joseph Parish, Princeton and Blessed Sacrament Parish, Oakland City. St. Ferdinand, Ferdinand From the parish family of St. Ferdinand in Ferdinand: Thank you, Bishop Gerald, for all you have been and all you have done for our diocese. And Happy 15th Anniversary to St. Benedict Cathedral. St. John, Loogootee, St. Joseph, Bramble, St. Mary, Shoals, and St. Martin, Whitfield Congratulations Bishop Gettelfinger on your 25th anniversary and in thanksgiving for your leadership as Fourth Bishop of Evansville. We are grateful, too, for all that you continue to do for the diocese. Our regards as well to the St. Benedict family! — From the Martin County Catholic Parishes St. Theresa, Evansville Congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger for his 25 years as bishop. Best wishes to the family of St. Benedict on the occasion of their anniversary. — From your brothers and sisters in Christ at St. Theresa Parish St. Joseph, Vanderburgh County Congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger on the occasion of your anniversary. — From the St. Joseph Parish (Vanderburgh County) family St. Mary, Evansville The people of St. Mary Church, Evansville, congratulate Bishop Gettelfinger on the 25th Anniversary of his ordination as Bishop. We also celebrate with St. Benedict parish on the church’s 15th Anniversary as our Cathedral. St. Francis Xavier, Poseyville, and St. Wendel, St. Wendel Congratulations and best wishes to Bishop Gerald Gettelfinger and the St. Benedict Cathedral Community on the occasion of your anniversaries. — From the Catholic Parishes of Saint Francis Xavier and Saint Wendel Christ the King, Evansville Thank you Bishop Gettelfinger for your many years of service, and congratulations to the St. Benedict family on the occasion of your anniversary. — From the people of Christ the King Parish Holy Angels, New Harmony, and St. Matthew, Mount Vernon Congratulations and God’s Blessings to Bishop Gettelfinger and the St. Benedict family on the occasion of your anniversaries. — From the members of Holy Angels Parish in New Harmony and St. Matthew Parish in Mount Vernon Holy Spirit, Evansville Congratulations Bishop Gettelfinger on 25 years of leading us in the faith. And many thanks to the people of St. Benedict for your witness to the gospel in the Diocese of Evansville as you celebrate your 15th anniversary. St. Joseph, Evansville Congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger and the St. Benedict family on the occasion of your anniversaries. May the Lord continue to bless all of you. St. John the Baptist, Vincennes On behalf of St. John the Baptist Parish of Vincennes, congratulations to Bishop-Emeritus Gerald Gettelfinger on his 25th anniversary of ordination as a bishop and to St. Benedict parish on the 15th anniversary as the Cathedral. St. Vincent de Paul, Vincennes Congratulations to Bishop-Emeritus Gettelfinger on his 25th anniversary as bishop and to St. Benedict Parish on the 15th anniversary as Cathedral for our diocese from St. Vincent de Paul Parish of Vincennes. Sts. Peter and Paul, Petersburg Congratulations to Bishop-Emeritus Gettelfinger on his 25th anniversary of ordination as bishop and to St. Benedict Parish on the 15th anniversary as Cathedral for our diocese from Sts. Peter and Paul Parish of Petersburg. St. Thomas, Vincennes Congratulations Bishop Gettelfinger on your 25th anniversary of your ordination as fourth Bishop of the Evansville Diocese. We appreciate everything you have done for the Churches of southwestern Indiana. May God continue to bless you. St. Thomas, Vincennes Congratulations to St. Benedict on its 15th anniversary as our Diocesan Cathedral. Sacred Heart, Schnellville, and St. Anthony of Padua, St. Anthony Congratulations and “Ad Multos Annos!” to Bishop Gettelfinger from the parishes of Sacred Heart, Schnellville and St. Anthony of Padua, St. Anthony, Indiana. Holy Rosary, Evansville Dear Bishop Gettelfinger, Congratulations on the occasion of your 25th Anniversary of Episcopal Ordination. You have been a blessing to the Diocese of Evansville. May the Lord continue to bless and keep you! — Father Bernie Etienne and the Holy Rosary Parish family St. Clement, Boonville, and St. Rupert, Red Brush Congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger on your 25th Anniversary as our fourth bishop. We thank you for your leadership and kindness. Congratulations also to St. Benedict Cathedral as you celebrate the 15th Anniversary as our Cathedral and symbol of our diocesan unity. God’s continued Blessings upon both of you. Continued on page 12
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Congratulations Continued from page 11 Holy Redeemer, Evansville We the parish community of Holy Redeemer sincerely extend congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger and the St. Benedict family on the occasion of your anniversaries. May God continue to bless your ministries. Catholic Community of North Spencer Happy anniversary Bishop Gettelfinger and the St. Benedict Cathedral community. Feliz aniversario Obispo Gettelfinger y la comunidad de la Catedral de St. Benedict. — From the Catholic Community of North Spencer: St. Joseph, Mary, Help of Christians, and St. Nicholas Parishes Holy Trinity, Evansville, and St. John the Evangelist, Daylight The parish families of Holy Trinity and St. John the Evangelist send heartfelt prayers of thanksgiving to Bishop Gettlefinger on his 25 years of shepherding ministry to us and the Diocese as well as to St. Benedict for the 15 years of hosting the Diocesan family for our many celebrations. St. Bernard, Rockport, St. John Chrysostom, New Boston and St. Martin, Chrisney Congratulations to Bishop-Emeritus Gettelfinger on this your 25th Anniversary of the Episcopacy! Thank you for answering God’s call and for your wonderful service to our Diocese! May the Lord’s Blessings continue to be upon you for the rest of your life, and into Eternity! — The Catholic Parishes of St. Bernard, Rockport, St. John Chrysostom, New Boston, and St. Martin, Chrisney Corpus Christi, Evansville Congratulations and Best Wishes to Bishop Gettelfinger and St. Benedict Parish from Corpus Christi Parish Family. The Lord’s Peace and Love be in your hearts. Thanks for your ministry and service to the Church of Evansville. Holy Cross, Ft. Branch, St. Bernard, Snake Run, and Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt Thank you, Bishop Gettelfinger, for your selfless dedication to our diocese over the past 25 years. May God continue to bless you with grace and peace! — The parishes of Holy Cross, Ft. Branch, St. Bernard, Snake Run and Sts. Peter & Paul, Haubstadt St. Mary, Huntingburg St. Mary’s in Huntingburg gives thanks to almighty God who, in His providence, has given us joy on the anniversaries of Bishop-Emeritus Gettelfinger and the Cathedral of St. Benedict. Utriusque, ad multos gloriososque annos! St. John the Baptist, Newburgh Warmest congratulations and sincere best wishes to Bishop Gettelfinger and the St. Benedict family on the occasion of your anniversaries. May you be abundantly blessed in the years to come! — From your brothers and sisters at St. John the Baptist Parish Newburgh St. Mary, Sullivan, and St. Joan of Arc, Jasonville Congratulations Bishop-Emeritus Gerald Gettelfinger on the occasion of your 25th episcopal ordination! Thanks for your many years of service to our diocese. Congratulations to the parish of St. Benedict Cathedral on the 15th anniversary as our diocesan cathedral! — From the parishes of St. Mary Church in Sullivan and St. Joan of Arc Church in Jasonville St. Raphael, Dubois Congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger on the 25th Anniversary of your ordination as our 4th bishop! Also to the St. Benedict family on the occasion of your 15th Anniversary! — Blessings, the St. Raphael parish family St. Philip Neri, Bicknell, and Sacred Heart, Vincennes Congratulations Bishop-Emeritus Gettelfinger and the St. Benedict community on your anniversaries! Thanks for all you’ve done for our diocese. — Father Ron Kreilein, Father Dave Fleck and the parishes of St. Philip Neri, Bicknell, and Sacred Heart, Vincennes St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville Congratulations, Bishop Gerald Gettelfinger, on your twenty-fifth anniversary of episcopal ordination. Abundant blessings on your prayer and work! — The Parishioners of St. Benedict Cathedral St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville We’re humbled to have served the Diocese of Evansville as the Cathedral these fifteen years as we move forward with courage! Peace. — The Parishioners of St. Benedict Cathedral Sacred Heart, Evansville We have been blessed by your ministry to us. Congratulations. — From the people of Sacred Heart of Jesus in Evansville St. Agnes, Evansville To a good and faithful shepherd — grateful thanks. — From your St. Agnes family St. Francis Xavier, Vincennes Congratulations and best of wishes Bishop-Emeritus Gerald Gettelfinger on the 25th anniversary of your ordination as bishop! Also, congratulations to St. Benedict Cathedral on the 15th anniversary of your dedications as our cathedral! — The People of the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Vincennes Continued on page 13
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• August 21, 2008: Congregations at St. Mary and St. Simon churches in Washington form a new parish, Our Lady of Hope.
Continued from page 8 duct lead to removal of several priests from ministry. Action by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops leads to examination of practices in all dioceses, the establishment of the Diocesan Review Board and the Victims Assistance Coordinator, background checks and training requirements for professionals and volunteers who minister to children and young people, and the current policy of “Report and Inform” in the Diocese of Evansville. “The most difficult thing [of all my episcopacy] was the whole sex scandal . . . the anguish and pain that the victims suffered,” the bishop said. “But because of what happened, we are in much better shape now to get people to report. That doesn’t necessarily take away the pain but it gets the matter to the civil authorities.”
• October 13, 2008: The first of four “Bishop’s Town Hall Meetings” is held as part of strategic planning for the diocese as the bishop’s retirement draws near.
• 2005: He received the national Silver Buffalo award, Boy Scouting’s highest commendation for service to youth.
• April 26, 2011: The diocese hears the news that Father Charles C. Thompson from the Archdiocese of Louisville is named its bishop-elect. That morning, Father Thompson celebrates Mass with diocesan staff members, and then is formally introduced by Bishop Gettelfinger at a news conference at the cathedral. Bishop Gettelfinger becomes apostolic administrator of the diocese.
• Fall 2009: Bishop Gettelfinger approves opening of a private Catholic high school in Jasper, named in honor of Pope John Paul the Great. The school closed at the end of the 2011-12 school year. • October 20, 2010: Bishop Gettelfinger observes his seventy-fifth birthday and submits his letter of resignation to Pope Benedict XVI. “My greatest joy is working with people. That’s my personality, outgoing, not reflective. And of course the greatest disappointment is that you can’t fix everything.” The Message file photo
• March 29, 2005: Matthew Miller named director of the diocesan Office of Worship, the first lay person in that position. • January 2006: Bishop Gettelfinger announces a ban on smoking in parishes, schools and institutions of the Diocese of Evansville. • August 8, 2006: Bishop Gettelfinger honored as Distinguished Alumnus of St. Meinrad.
• May 22, 2011: Bishop Gettelfinger celebrates his golden jubilee of ordination to the priesthood with a Mass at St. Benedict Cathedral. It was attended by family members, priests, deacons and diocesan staff members.
• October 2006: Bishop Gettelfinger leads pilgrims to Rome for the canonization of Mother Theodore Guerin, who founded the Sisters of Providence at St. Mary-of-the-Woods.
• June 18, 2011: Bishop Gettelfinger presides at the ordination of Brian Emmick and Jeff Read to the sacred order of deacons. It was his last official celebration as the Fourth Bishop of the diocese.
Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger greets Benedictine Sister Kathryn Huber, prioress of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand at the time. • June 29, 2011: Over 7,000 clergy, religious and lay members gather in Roberts Stadium in Evansville to celebrate the ordination of Bishop Thompson. Bishop Gettelfinger becomes bishopemeritus of the diocese. • Since his retirement, Bishop Gettelfinger has remained active. He has continued his work with the Boy Scouts, spending part of each summer at the Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico, and he continues to keep an office at the Catholic Center in Evansville. Much of the above information came from a story in the Oct. 15, 2010 issue of The Message.
Congratulations Continued from page 12 St. Philip, Posey County “On behalf of the whole community at St. Philip Parish, congratulations to Bishop Gettlefinger and St. Benedict Cathedral on these monumental moments in the history of our diocese. May the grace of God strengthen you for the journey.”
Schools Corpus Christi School, Evansville Best wishes Bishop Gettelfinger on your 25th anniversary from the students and staff at Corpus Christi School. Congratulations St. Ben’s from the students and staff at Corpus Christi School. St. Wendel School, St. Wendel Saint Wendel Catholic School would like to wish Bishop Gettlefinger Happy 25th Anniversary. — Congratulations to St. Benedict Cathedral on the occasion of your 15th anniversary of serving as the Cathedral for the diocese Westside Catholic School, Evansville Westside Catholic School would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Bishop Gerald Gettelfinger on the occasion of your 25th Anniversary as Bishop. Thank you for being such a good shepherd. Hat’s off to St. Benedict Cathedral on the occasion of your 15th Anniversary of serving as our Cathedral for the Diocese of Evansville. St. Joseph School, Vanderburgh County St. Joseph School (Co.) wishes to congratulate Bishop Gettelfinger on the occasion of his anniversary. Thank you for 25 wonderful years of serving as bishop! St. Joseph School (Co.) sends its gratitude to St. Benedict Cathedral on the occasion of their 15th anniversary of serving as our Cathedral. Thank you! St. Joseph School, Princeton Congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger on the occasion of your 25th anniversary. We are praying for continued good health and happiness. Congratulations to St. Benedict Cathedral family on the occasion of your 15th anniversary of serving as our Cathedral. We will keep you all in our prayers. — From students and staff of St. Joseph Catholic School in Princeton St. Matthew, Mount Vernon Congratulations, Bishop Gettelfinger, on your 25th anniversary! Thanks for your support of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Evansville. God bless you! Congratulations to St. Benedict Cathedral on your 15th anniversary serving as our cathedral! — St. Matthew Catholic School Holy Spirit School, Evansville The Holy Spirit School staff and school community wants to offer congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger on the occasion of his 25th anniversary. Continued on page 16
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Pew Research survey results suggest the need for ‘Transubstantiation 101’ 1 TIMOTHY 4:12 BY KIRSTEN ETHRIDGE
Kirstin Ethridge is a student at the University of Evansville and a parishioner of St. Mary Church, Evansville. She welcomes your feedback at wgtmkt@ gmail.com.
I recently took a Pew Research quiz about religion in America. I answered 15 out of 15 questions correctly. I then spent five minutes forcing my parents to take the quiz, and another two gloating when they only got 14 out of 15. Then, as I do with all things in my life that make me stupidly proud of myself, I posted the quiz and my results on Facebook. It was only after this that I went back to the Pew site and read through the results of the survey that sparked the quiz. One of the survey questions stopped me dead in my tracks. “Which of the following best describes the Catholic teaching about the bread and wine used for Communion?” The correct answer was, “The bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Jesus Christ.” Yeah . . . transubstantiation, I thought, having heard the word over and over again in my four years at Mater Dei. High school stuff. Right? Only 59 percent of white Catholics answered the question correctly. Only 47 percent of Hispanic Catholics answered it correctly.
PALM SUNDAY JERUSALEM PASSOVER RESPECT HOLY WEEK DISCIPLES SINS
Palms and Parade This Sunday is Palm Sunday, the day that Jesus comes to Jerusalem. Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey. He is greeted like a king. People form a parade, wave palm branches at him, and greet him with names of great respect. Jesus knows their respect will not last, however, because he has not come as an earthly king. Jesus celebrates a very special Jewish feast called Passover with his disciples. While at supper with the disciples, he tells them that there will be difficult times ahead. He says they will be very frightened by what will happen. Jesus also tells them that these things will be necessary so that sins will be forgiven. After the Passover meal, Jesus and his disciples go to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane. In the garden terrible things begin to happen, just as Jesus had said. First, Jesus is arrested. The disciples are frightened, and they run away. Then Jesus is placed on trial and sentenced to death on the cross. Jesus is crucified and dies. Jesus dies so that our sins will be forgiven. God raises him from the dead. We will celebrate that event next week at Easter. But this week, called Holy Week, we remember the sacrifice that Jesus made for us.
Yes, those scores are higher than what the rest of the population scored — the third-best score came from atheists and agnostics at 41 percent — but only about half of the Catholics who responded to this survey knew a fundamental teaching of the Catholic Church. Half! One of my friends on Facebook said, “We need to step up our game” — meaning we have a responsibility to make sure we and other Catholics know what’s going on during Mass. How? My first suggestion is this: if you don’t understand something, ask. Ask your priest. Ask your theology teachers. If you still don’t understand after the first time your question is explained, go to another educated person and ask again. If you don’t have time to ask a theology teacher, or if you don’t have friends who want to sit down and talk to you about religion, Google your question. I know that sounds silly, but I do it all the time. Even Wikipedia
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knows what it’s talking about; it defines transubstantiation as “the change whereby, according to Catholic doctrine, the bread and the wine used in the sacrament of the Eucharist become, not merely as by a sign or a figure, but also in reality the body and blood of Christ.” Curiosity is a good thing when it comes to religion. God doesn’t want us to be ignorant. He wants us to learn. The book of Proverbs says, “Get wisdom, get understanding.” If you’re unsure about a certain doctrine, go ahead and Google it. Ask someone at church. It’s okay to talk to your friends about Catholicism. It’s good to question why we believe what we believe. If you never ask, you’ll never know, and it’s important to know what you believe in. Ask about transubstantiation. Wonder about resurrection and the afterlife. Jesus’ disciples learned by asking him questions. That’s how we can learn, too. High-fives to the Catholics who answered that Pew Research question on transubstantiation correctly. Even bigger high-fives to the non-Catholics who knew it — it’s not even your religion, but you know the teaching. For those who got it wrong: seek the answer. Ask a priest, ask a teacher, research. Learn. God wants us all to understand His teachings.
Walk with Jesus on the Way of the Cross These are the second 7 of the 14 Stations of the Cross.
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Jesus Falls for the Third Time
Dear Jesus, you are teaching us that even if we fall many times, we can always start again with the help of your grace.
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Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
Dear Jesus, when you were nailed to the cross, you forgave all our sins. Help us to be obedient and good, and ready to forgive all those who offend us.
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Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross
Dear Mother, you cleaned your son’s wounds with such love! Help us to love everyone who wounds us.
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Jesus Meets the Kind Women
Dear Jesus, sometimes we cry when things don’t turn the way we want and we make others feel bad. Help us not to hurt our parents again with our foolishness.
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Jesus’ Clothes are Torn Off
Dear Jesus, clothe us with your grace to protect our innocence.
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Jesus Dies on the Cross
Dear Jesus, thank you for your great love, for giving your life for us. We want to love you more everyday and make our lives a source of joy for you.
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Jesus is Laid in the Tomb
Dear Jesus, prepare our hearts for you, make us your home, and help us love you more.
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discovers the agency has been compromised from within by one of his fellow leaders (Robert Redford). He turns to Captain America and his sidekicks, Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Falcon (Anthony Mackie), to unravel the conspiracy that threatens world peace and freedom. But first they must defeat the baddies, led by the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), whom Captain America seems to NEW YORK (CNS) — The following are capsule have met before. This 3-D popcorn movie, reviews of movies recently reviewed by Catholic directed by brothers Anthony and Joe News Service. Russo, is sure to please fans of the Marvel Comics superhero with its patriotic, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (Disney) gung-ho tone and grandiose action The big guy with the red, white, and blue shield sequences (which may be too intense for returns to save the planet in this rousing follow-up to younger viewers). Screenwriters 2011’s “Captain America: The First Avenger,” and Christopher Markus and Stephen 2012’s “The Avengers.” The director (Samuel L. McFeely, who penned the first Captain Jackson) of an international crime-fighting bureau America script, expand their horizons with a smart and timely story touching on national security, government surveillance and the price of freedom. Intense A passage from Sunday’s Scripture readings is but largely bloodless violence, represented below in code. including gunplay. The CNS photo/Pantelion Films Catholic News Service classifi- Michael Pena is shown in a scene from the movie “Cesar Chavez.” CLUE: In this week’s SCRIPTOGRAM, cation is A-II — adults and L equals C. adolescents. The Motion Picture “Cesar Chavez” (Lionsgate) SUGGESTION: See the Gospel Association of America rating is PG-13 — Understated but valuable portrait of the famed Commentary page in this week’s Message, to parents strongly cautioned. Some material labor leader and pacifist (Michael Pena) who, togethfind the citations for the chapters and verses of may be inappropriate for children under er with Dolores Huerta (Rosario Dawson), founded the readings. Solving the biblical reference will prothe union that would eventually be known as the 13. vide clues for solving the rest of the puzzle. United Farm Workers of America in 1962. In director For Sunday, April 13: Diego Luna’s leisurely paced OW P X T X Y F G C W Q N X L C W R X J J dramatization, Chavez strug_ _ _ _____ _ _ _ _ _ _ _______ gles against the oppressive machinations of various farm GSOG V X J N J LSYZJG ZJ Z C Y P, G C owners (most significantly _ _ _ _ _____ ______ __ _ _ _ _, _ _ John Malkovich). But his sinG S X Q A C Y F C R Q C P G S X R O G S X Y. gle-minded dedication to ___ _____ _ _ ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. achieving justice through nonviolence — which, at one — D S Z A Z D D Z O W J 2:11 point, leads him to undertake — _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2:11 a prolonged, life-threatening fast — exacts a toll on his supWhat’s the passage? The answer is found on page 18. portive wife (America Ferrera) and alienated eldest son (Eli Vargas). Together with the educational significance of the film as a whole, believers will especially appreciate the fact that Chavez’s Catholic faith is always in the background and sometimes front and center as this meditative take on his Gospel for Sunday, April 13, 2014 story unfolds. Possibly acceptable for older teens. Some violence, racial slurs, a few uses Matthew 21:1-11 of profanity, at least one rough term, occasional crude and Following is a word search based on the processional crass language. The Catholic Gospel for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion. The words News Service classification is can be found in all directions in the puzzle. A-III — adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 — parents THE MOUNT OLIVES COLT strongly cautioned. Some UNTIE THEM SEND THEM PROPHET material may be inappropriate for children under 13. ZION FOAL BROUGHT
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Bad Words . . . . . . . . . O; R Noah . . . . . . . . A-3; PG-13 The Grand Budapest Hotel . . . .A-3; R The Classifications used by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops are: A-1, general patronage; A-2, adults and adolescents; A3, adults; L, limited adult audiences, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling; O, morally offensive. For more information, visit: www.usccb.org/movies/in dex.htm.
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Come out of darkness and enjoy the light! “The Church must be a place of mercy freely given, where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged to live the good life of the Gospel.” — Pope Francis.
GRATITUDE FOR THE GIFT OF FAITH BY ZOE CANNON
Zoe Cannon is a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Vincennes.
We read in Ephesians 5 that we have a “Duty to Live in the Light.” “Let no one deceive you with empty arguments, for because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the disobedient. Take no part in the fruitless works of darkness; rather expose them.” We must be imitators of God! There are seven Penitential Psalms in the Old Testament. The most familiar is Psalm 51, which reads: “A clean heart create for me, God; renew within me a steadfast spirit.” These sincere words lamented by King David were encouraged by the Prophet Nathan after he exposed David’s grievous sins. The need to repent is also affirmed in the New Testament with stories of Jesus’ public ministry, especially with the example of Mary Magdalene. After meeting Jesus she felt sorrow for the evil ways of her life. She wept at his feet, drying her tears with her long hair; she then anointed his
feet with perfume. People were surprised that Jesus allowed such a sinner to touch him, but Jesus could see into her heart. Jesus replied, “Many sins are forgiven her, because she has loved very much.” Then to Mary He said kindly, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., launched a marketing campaign in 2007 that has spread across the country, including the Diocese of Evansville. “The Light is On for You” featured ads on buses and subway cars, billboards, 100,000 brochures and radio spots in an effort to get people back to the confessional. There are many opportunities during Lent to accept this gift of God’s mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. What a beautiful way to renew your spirit. If you know someone who has been away from the Church, please extend an invitation to revisit this great Sacrament. A welcoming invitation is sometimes needed to give others the courage to participate in things that may otherwise seem estranged. Extend a loving invitation, not an expectation, and then pray for their acceptance.
We recall in the story that Mary Magdalene humbly continued to serve Jesus. She was there at the foot of the cross when Our Lord was crucified. After His body had been placed in the tomb, Mary went to anoint it with spices early Easter Sunday morning. She began to weep when she could not find His body. Seeing a man she thought was the gardener, she asked him if he knew where the body of her Beloved Master had been taken. The person spoke in a voice she knew so well: “Mary!” She knew then it was Jesus who had risen from the dead! Jesus had chosen to show Himself first to Mary Magdalene, the repentant sinner. In our own sinfulness we know we are always loved by God, but we must be open to His mercy and forgiveness with obedience. In the Church instituted by Christ we find the Sacraments, which allow us to feel His mercy freely given. By His grace we are welcomed with love and forgiveness. Let Jesus see into your heart! Come to Reconciliation and have the courage to live the good life of the Gospel, only by the grace of God. Amen!
Congratulations Continued from page 13 Good Shepherd School, Evansville Congratulations, Bishop Gettlefinger on your 25th anniversary. Thank you for your continuing support of Catholic Schools. Good Shepherd Catholic School wishes you many more happy years. Congratulations to St. Benedict Cathedral on the 15th anniversary of serving as the Cathedral. You are a blessing to the Diocese of Evansville. — From the students and staff of Good Shepherd Catholic School Holy Redeemer School, Evansville Congratulations on 15 years as our Cathedral. Holy Redeemer 8th grade really appreciated celebrating on common ground with the bishop during Catholic Schools week. Congratulations Bishop Gettelfinger for 25 years as Bishop in Evansville. Holy Redeemer thanks God for your vision and leadership. Precious Blood School, Jasper Precious Blood School would like to congratulate Bishop Gettelfinger on the 25th anniversary of his service as bishop. Thank you for all that you have given to the Diocese of Evansville! Know of our continued love and prayers for you. Washington Catholic Schools, Washington Bishop Gettelfinger — “Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitudes and in actions.” Congratulations to Bishop Gettlefinger on the occasion of your 25th anniversary. Thank you for all that you have done for the Washington Catholic Schools and Diocese of Evansville. St. Benedict Cathedral — Washington Catholic Schools wish St. Benedict Cathedral many blessing on the joyous 15th anniversary of serving the Diocese of Evansville. Reitz Memorial High School, Evansville Ad Multos Annos — 1 Samuel 2:35: “I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who shall do according to what is in my heart and in my mind.” Thank you for your loving service to the Church. We at Reitz Memorial High School pray that God may bless you abundantly in your ministry. Ut In Omnibus Glorificetur Dei — Psalm 122:1: “I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’” Congratulations and thank you to all of the members of St. Benedict’s Parish for your fifteen years of service to the diocese. We, at Reitz Memorial High School, pray that God watch over and bless all the members of the Saint Benedict’s Cathedral family. Holy Family School, Jasper Congratulations Bishop Gettelfinger on the occasion of your 25th anniversary! We, the students and staff of Holy Family School, extend our sincerest gratitude for your dedication and service to our Church. Thank you for letting the light of Christ shine through your words and deeds. Congratulations to St. Benedict Cathedral on the occasion of your 15th anniversary of serving as our Cathedral. We are blessed to have the Cathedral, in which we can join together and worship as one large family. Congratulations! — The students and staff of Holy Family School Holy Cross School, Fort Branch Congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger on the occasion of your 25th anniversary. We at Holy Cross truly appreciate all of the kind and generous efforts you have made over the years to help guide us on our journey of faith. You are an inspiration to many. Congratulations to St. Benedict Cathedral on the occasion of your 15th anniversary of serving as our cathedral. We at Holy Cross thank you for hosting our Catholic Schools Week Mass. The children and adults are always so impressed with the beauty of the church. Resurrection School, Evansville Congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger on the occasion of your 25th anniversary. Resurrection Catholic School students and staff thank you for your service to the Diocese of Evansville. May you be blessed with many more happy years! Congratulations to St. Benedict Cathedral on the occasion of your 15th anniversary of serving as our Cathedral. — Resurrection Catholic School students and staff thank you Continued on page 17
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Deacon as Communion referee; are both species necessary?
QUESTION CORNER BY FATHER KENNETH DOYLE
Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@ gmail.com and 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. 12208
Question: Our recently ordained deacon told a parishioner he did not feel comfortable giving him Communion because the man married a divorced woman. (He was a widower.) Even if the man should not receive Communion, is it the deacon’s role to excommunicate this person? I am a cradle Catholic; a deacon is not a priest and, needless to say, many people are leaving our parish because of him. (Indiana) Answer: To clarify, in the situation you present, the man has not been “excommunicated” by the deacon, nor by his own doing, nor by the church. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, in No. 1651, says of Catholics who are divorced and remarried civilly that “priests and the whole community must manifest an attentive solicitude, so that they do not consider themselves separated from the church.” Such persons are encouraged to continue to attend Mass and to persevere in prayer and in the works of charity. It is true that “they cannot receive eucharistic Communion as long as this situation persists” (No. 1650). But the tactical question is how and when to present that teaching. I do it by occasional reminders in homilies or parish mailings —
expressed not in the language of “prohibition” but as a suggestion that those in a marriage not recognized by the church “would do well to consult with a priest to see if any steps might be taken which would allow them to participate fully in the Eucharist by receiving holy Communion.” That works better, I believe, than confronting someone who presents himself for Communion. I prefer to give that person the benefit of the doubt. In the case cited, how would I know the circumstances of the wife’s first marriage — whether that marriage might have since been annulled, or not even recognized by the church from its outset? Catholic teaching is clear and certain; strategies, understandably, can vary. Question: I have noticed that, at Communion, some people will take the host but not drink from the chalice. Is Communion complete when you consume the body but not the blood? Also, why do some churches still provide only the host at Communion? (Goose Creek, S.C.) Answer: From the earliest days of the church’s celebration of the Eucharist, holy
Communion was customarily received under both species — in accordance with Christ’s command to “take and eat . . . take and drink.” It was only in the late 11th century that it became commonplace for just the host to be distributed. The Second Vatican Council’s extension of the use of both species was, then, a return to the original practice. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal is clear in stating in No. 282 that “Christ, whole and entire, and the true Sacrament, is received even under only one species.” But that same document clearly encourages more frequent use of both the consecrated bread and the wine since, in this way, “the sign of the eucharistic banquet is made more fully evident.” The general instruction, in No. 283, authorizes each diocesan bishop to set norms regarding the use of both species; that same section allows bishops to delegate to a pastor the determination as to when Communion will be distributed under both forms. In our parish, which is blessed to have a number of willing and devout lay ministers, reception under both species is used for weekday Masses as well as on Sundays.
Congratulations Continued from page 16 St. James School, Haubstadt Dear Bishop Gettelfinger, Congratulations on your 25th anniversary! We appreciate the leadership and service that you have given to the Diocese of Evansville, and we love you. Congratulations, St. Benedict Cathedral on your 15th anniversary as the Cathedral of our Diocese of Evansville! Our 8th graders enjoyed the Diocesan Mass at the beautiful cathedral. — From your friends at St. James School St. John the Baptist School, Newburgh Congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger on your 25th anniversary of being named Bishop of the Diocese of Evansville! We appreciate your support and all you have done to make our diocese and schools such a wonderful place to serve God and others! God bless. — St. John the Baptist Catholic School Mater Dei High School, Evansville On behalf of the Mater Dei High School community, we extend our gratitude to Bishop Gettelfinger for his 25 years of service to the Diocese of Evansville. May God bless you! Sts. Peter and Paul School, Haubstadt Congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger on his 25th Anniversary. Congratulations to St.Benedict Cathedral on the occasion of your 15th anniversary of serving as our Cathedral. — From Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School St. Theresa School, Evansville St.Theresa School wishes to congratulate Bishop Gettelfinger on his 25th Anniversary of dedication and aspiration! God Bless you Bishop! Congratulations to our St. Benedict Cathedral family on serving the Evansville diocese as our cathedral for the past 15 years. Happy Anniversary. — From St. Theresa School Holy Rosary School, Evansville Congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger and the community of St. Benedict Cathedral on your anniversaries! God bless you! — The Staff, Students and Families of Holy Rosary Catholic School Rivet Middle/High School, Vincennes Rivet Middle/High School would like to congratulate and thank Bishop Gettelfinger on 25 years of service as Bishop. May God keep you in his loving care! Congratulations from Rivet Middle/High School to St. Benedict Cathedral on 15 years of being our Cathedral. We are very grateful for your service. Christ the King School, Evansville Congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger on the occasion of your 25th anniversary! We so appreciate your service to the Catholic Diocese of Evansville. Congratulations to St. Benedict Cathedral on the occasion of your 15th anniversary of serving as our Cathedral. We so appreciate your welcoming spirit. — Christ the King Catholic School Flaget Elementary, Vincennes Flaget Elementary wishes to express our appreciation to Bishop Gettelfinger on his 25th Anniversary of service to our Diocese. Thank You Bishop Gettelfinger! Congratulations to St. Benedict Cathedral on your 15th Anniversary! — Best Wishes, Flaget Elementary School St. Philip School, Mount Vernon Congratulations to Bishop Gettelfinger on the occasion of your 25th anniversary. St. Philip School is blessed to help you celebrate! Congratulations to St. Benedict Cathedral on the occasion of your 15th anniversary of serving as our Cathedral. St. Philip School is proud to be part of such a special diocese with such a beautiful cathedral!
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Palm Sunday Gospel: Matthew 26:14-27:66; First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7; Second Reading: Philippians 2:4-7
SUNDAY SCRIPTURE BY FATHER DONALD DILGER
Basic to Matthew’s version of the Passion Narrative is Mark’s version. Because there is so much material available in Matthew’s much longer Passion Narrative, it may be best to comment mostly on what Matthew changed when he adapted Mark’s version, what he deleted, and what he added. A foundational principle is the fact that in the Gospel of Mark Jesus is depicted as abandoned by God and by man. Mark wrote about the year 70, soon after a horrendous persecution of Christians in Rome and in view of the impending fall of Jerusalem to the Roman army. Thus in his portrait of an abandoned Jesus he portrays his feelings of abandonment and those of his suffering community of Christians. In both Mark and Matthew, prior to the Last Supper, Judas approached the chief priests with an offer to hand Jesus over to them. Mark: “They promised to give him money.” Matthew: “They paid him thirty pieces of silver.” Matthew is characteristically concerned to find Old Testament passages to “fulfill.” In an allegory about shepherds, the prophet Zechariah, 520-518 B.C., gives Matthew a solid outline for his treatment of the role of Judas in the betrayal of Jesus. The prophet speaks of a shepherd of the flock doomed to be slain . . . .” He speaks of thirty shekels of silver weighed out as wages and cast into the treasury of the temple. Only in Matthew does Judas repent, return his wages to the chief priests, who would not accept them. Then he throws the silver into the temple, 27:35. At the arrest of Jesus all four gospels note that a follower of Jesus draws his sword and cuts off the ear of a slave of the high priest. Matthew alone must find justification for this action in the Scriptures. Therefore the Matthean
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Jesus replies to the swordsman, “Put your sword away, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.” This echoes Genesis 9:6, “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed.” Jesus then assures the swordsman that an appeal could be directed to the Father, and the Father would send “more than twelve legions of angels.” Then Matthew adds a principle that governs his whole version of the Passion Narrative, the role of Scripture in determining what was happening to Jesus, “But how then should the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must be so?” Nothing will stop the process. The Scriptures already determined it. Matthew deletes Mark’s incident of the young follower of Jesus who wore only a linen cloth wrapped around him. The arrestors grab him. He slips out of his sheet and runs away naked. The best interpretation of the incident is this: the young man represents the disciples who at the beginning left all to follow Jesus. When the crunch comes, they leave all behind, even their clothes, to abandon him. This fits perfectly with Mark’s negative portrayal of both the family and the disciples of Jesus. This excessively negative portrayal is no doubt due to an overarching theme of Mark’s gospel, that Jesus was abandoned both by God and by mankind, as noted above. There is no report of the death of Judas or its circumstances in Mark nor in the other gospels, but only in Matthew and Acts. Matthew’s version and that of Acts are contradictory. Matthew is driven by his search for justification of the death of Judas through Scriptures. Matthew notes that after Judas threw the silver into the temple, “He went out and hanged himself.” In the Second Book of Samuel, King David’s prime minister, Ahithophel, betrayed David by aligning himself with the rebellion of Absalom against David. When the rebellion was losing to the forces of King David, the
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Dorothy Allen, 92, St. Martin, Whitfield March 31 Guy Nelson Austin, 87, Sacred Heart, Schnellville, March 8 Roger Ayer, 66, St. Martin, Chrisney, March 19 Ronald K. Bitter, 77, Good Shepherd, Evansville, March 20 Dorothy Mae Blessinger, 86, Holy Family, Jasper, April 5 D. Helen Bohnert, 89, Holy Family, Jasper, March 26 Jenny Summers Boyd, 59, St. John, Loogootee, March 28 Kathleen R. Brown, 72, St. John the Baptist, Vincennes, March 26 Robert “Bob” Cardinal, 85, St. Philip Neri, Bicknell, April 4 Naomi Coppack, 83, Sacred Heart, Vincennes, March 15 Father Robert Deig, 88, St. Philip, Posey County, March 28 Maurice “Maury” Eckerle, 72, St. Joseph, Jasper, March 15 Norma Lee Goedde, 78, Holy Cross, Fort Branch, March 11 Pat Graves, 82, St. James, Haubstadt, April 3 Robert “Jerry” Greenwell, 74, St. Joseph,
March 24 Charles “Mike” Loeffler, 88, Sacred Heart, Evansville, Feb. 28 Ralph M. Lueken, 78, Sacred Heart, Schnellville, Jan. 31 Leo Muensterman, 92, Sacred Heart, Evansville, March 9 George “Ed” Pruitt, 72, Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt, March 31 Edward Reckelhoff Sr., 91, St Anthony, St. Anthony, March 25 Tom Riney, 85, Our Lady of Hope, Washington, March 13 Louis E. Rusch Sr., 87, St. Thomas, Vincennes, March 18 Richard Sartore Sr., 83, Holy Redeemer, Evansville, March 28 Randy Schmitt, 59, St. Mary, Ireland, March 20 Matthew Seibert, 36, St. Wendel, St. Wendel, April 5 Paul Allen Uebelhor, 52, Scared Heart, Schnellville, March 9 Leonard Voegel, 88, Holy Redeemer, Evansville, April 6 Betty Wagner, 79, St. Peter, Linton, March 27 Clarence Weber, 81, Corpus Christi, Evansville, March 12 Clarence Weber, 84, St. Joseph, Princeton, April 6 Evelyn Weiss, 96, St. Boniface, Evansville March 27 Thomas A. Werner, 65, Holy PAUL’S PHARMACY Family, Jasper, April 6 Paul Mayer, Owner Dolores Will, 95, Holy 2345 W. Franklin St. Rosary, Evansville, March 10 425-4364 John Williams, 85, Sts. Peter 1225 Washington Square and Paul, Petersburg, March 962-3500 18
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Students visit Ozanam Family Shelter Ashley Rakers, left, cleans a table at Evansville’s Ozanam Family Shelter on March 23 during a visit by members of the Newman Centers at the University of Southern Indiana and the University of Evansville. The students cooked lunch, cleaned in the center and played board games with residents. Behind Rakers are Emily Schnarr, left, Jordan Kendrick, and Michael Novak, who is standing in the other room. They joined eight other students, Sister Sharon Tenbarge and Sister Theresa Sullivan for the visit and service project. Submitted photo courtesy of Alayna Kaim, USI Newman Center
Helping out in Georgia Members of the 2014 class at Rivet High School in Vincennes gather for a photograph during their spring break visit to Valdosta, Ga. “They were working on a Habitat for Humanity house,” said Christy Pea. “The students built and installed interior and exterior walls, put on trusses, and roofed.”
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