The Monitor Magazine Oct. 2019: first issue by Diocese of Trenton

MONITOR Official publication of The Diocese of Trenton

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Vol. 1 • No. 1 • OCTOBER 2019

MAGAZINE

‘Lord

teach us to pray’

 In Focus

Insight and inspiration from around the Diocese to help every Catholic pray better

ALSO … F rom the Bishop: thoughts on prayer  High School Showcase  World Mission Sunday

Up Front

CONTENTS In Focus  From private conversations to public declarations, a look at prayer’s place in our lives, families and work … P5-11

El Anzuelo (The Hook)  Familias que rezan unidas permenecen unidas (Families that pray together, stay together) … P19-22

High School Showcase  Catholic secondary schools offer opportunities for a successful future … S1-12

‘Baptized and Sent’  World Mission Sunday and a look at the Diocese’s highest contributors … M1-4

Respect Life Month  Public assault on human life getting bolder, Bishop says … P26 ‘Welcome Home’  Francis House of Prayer retreat house reopens in tranquil, horse farm country … P29

REGULAR FEATURES  Commentary … P 12  Pope Francis … P 13  World and Nation … P 18  Insight from Fathers Koch & Doyle … P 30-32

 Arts and Media … P 38  Around the Diocese in Photos … P 39 2 THE MONITOR MAGAZINE  October 2019

We begin with prayer

t seems that prayer, as a conA message from cept, has become a fixture in our everyday commuRAYANNE BENNETT nication. People are regularly Associate Publisher promising to pray for someone or something, to the point where offering “thoughts and prayers” has even become less meaningful in some circles. Even social media has responded to the popular promise to pray for others by creating a convenient emoji that one can use in response to requests. One might wonder why, if all of these people are actually praying as they promise, the world doesn’t look a whole lot different. Never discounting God’s will in all things, we could reasonably conclude that the offer to pray – while a well-intentioned sign of support – may not always materialize into the act of praying. In fact, it isn’t too often that we actually talk about our practice of prayer. Beyond the prayer that we share at Mass and other gatherings, much of our prayer is personal and private. We don’t make a habit of discussing it, especially if we struggle with it or need some inspiration. And so we have chosen the topic of PRAYER as our In Focus package for this first issue of The Monitor Magazine. We are pleased to present to our readers the insight and inspiration so generously shared by people from all over the Diocese of Trenton about their prayer lives, starting with our own Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. It is our hope to offer something for everyone – those looking to deepen already active prayer lives as well as those who need help making prayer a regular part of their day or week. We begin with prayer, but there is much more in this inaugural issue of the magazine. Our newspaper readers will recognize familiar and popular features that we have carried over, but hopefully will notice new elements as well. While this new format has allowed for more engaging designs, we are still a diocesan publication and will continue to bring the members of this community important information they need to know. At the same time, we encourage everyone to go to the website, TrentonMonitor.com, where you will find diocesan and other Churchbased news, reported in real time. I cannot commend enough the talent and dedication of the team of people who have worked very hard to create this new publication for the Diocese of Trenton. At the same time, we admit that we are still evolving, and that this is a work in progress. We will continue to refine this magazine and look for new features to bring you with each and every one of our 14 issues this coming year. We encourage you to share your feedback about the magazine, either by email at Monitor-News@DioceseofTrenton, or on our social media sites. Most importantly, we ask all new readers to subscribe. Any publication of quality requires resources, and your subscription dollars help to make this possible. You can easily subscribe online at dioceseoftrenton.org/monitor-subscriptions or by calling (609) 403-7131.

 ON THE COVER Many who pray the Rosary say it is a powerful devotion that walks them through the life of Jesus. For those from St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Burlington, and nearby parishes, that is the case – quite literally. On Saturday mornings, weather permitting, these faithful walk through Hainesport’s Long Bridge Park to recite the Rosary. On the cover, faithful Joann Dalessandro, Maria Flordeliza, Frances Doherty, Michael Dalessandro and Rowell Reyes join St. Katharine Drexel Parish priests Father Michael Kennedy, parochial vicar, and Father Jerome Guld, pastor, in a recent Rosary Walk. Rich Hundley photo

From the Bishop

Some personal reflections on

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bserving the Lord Jesus turning so often to prayer in his ministry, the disciples asked him to teach them to pray. Without missing a beat, he offered them the words we have repeated so often throughout our lives and have come to know as “The Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:1-4; Matthew 6:5-15).” If we think about the phrases of that prayer, we come to discover a simple, yet profound, pattern to guide us in our prayer: first, acknowledge God; second, acknowledge God as the only answer to our needs. That is what the Lord Jesus taught his disciples to do. Pretty simple. He offers us the same model. For some reason, however, we tend to look for a much more complex answer. But praying is not that hard to understand or to do.

 “God is always present to you, in you, with you, for you. ” As a seminarian many years ago, I came across a little book entitled “The Practice of the Presence of God” by Brother Laurence, a 17th century Carmelite monk who worked in the kitchen of his monastery. Since that time, I have read many other books about prayer — theological, academic, liturgical, spiritual, meditative and so forth — but I keep coming back to that one. In a collection of writings and reflections, Brother Laurence shares a discovery that supported his entire prayer life: “We should establish ourselves in a sense of God’s presence by continually conversing with him.” Seems pretty simple, right? But isn’t that what prayer really is, “continually conversing” with God? In the midst of his busy kitchen’s pots and pans, Brother Laurence observes, God “does not ask much of us, merely a thought of him from time to time, a little act of adoration, sometimes to ask for his grace, sometimes to offer him your sufferings, at other times to thank him for the graces — past

and present — he has bestowed on you, in the midst of your troubles to take solace in him as often as you can. Lift up your heart to him during your meals and in company; the least little remembrance will always be the most pleasing to him. One need not cry out very loudly; he is nearer to us than we think.” That’s the key to prayer: recognize God’s presence “nearer than we think,” always and everywhere, wherever you are, wherever you go, whatever you are doing, whether you’re busy or bored, whether in a crowd or alone; in the morning when you rise, in the daytime when you are working, in the night when you go to bed, recognize God’s presence. It’s so simple, so plain, so obvious, so true that we can take it for granted or even let it slip from our conscious mind. Acknowledge God. Acknowledge God as the only answer to our needs. The lesson of the Lord’s Prayer. Make your whole life your prayer because God is always present to you, in you, with you, for you. Brother Laurence gently reminds us, “We need only to recognize God intimately present with us (acknowledge God), to address ourselves to him every moment that we beg his assistance for knowing his will in things doubtful, and for rightly performing those which we plainly see he requires of us, offering them to him before we do them and giving thanks to him when we have done them (acknowledge God as the only answer to our needs).” Brother Laurence’s little book has made

An essay by

BISHOP DAVID M. O’CONNELL, C.M. a big difference in my life and in my effort to pray, although I still have a long way to go. Remember, his book is entitled “The Practice of the Presence of God,” and like anything worth pursuing, prayer requires practice. His advice has stayed with me over these many years and has helped me realize that prayer is not complicated or difficult but, rather, joyfully and gratefully simple. His is not the only voice I have heard or the only words I have read in my attempt to grow in the spiritual life. Men and women much holier than I could ever hope to be in this world have spoken, written and witnessed more profoundly about their encounters with God in their lives than I. And we should learn from their insights and experiences as well. So many beautiful prayers have been written and used over the centuries, and they are a great part of the Church’s tradition and should remain part of our living spiritual treasury. But Brother Laurence has been a constant reference point and measure for my own journey of faith to God. And with this saintly friar, “I beg God to make me according to his heart and always the more weak and despicable I see myself to be, the more beloved I am of God.” That is my prayer.

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➊Bishop O’Connell poses with student athletes from Catholic Athletes for Christ Sept. 17 on the steps of the diocesan Chancery, Lawrenceville. John Batkowski photo See story, page 37

➋Two young parishioners from the Church of the Korean Martyrs, Trenton, present a gift to Bishop O’Connell following the Mass he celebrated marking the 25th anniversary of the founding of the parish. Staff photo See story, page 24

➌The Bishop processes down the aisle of St. Veronica Church, Howell, at the beginning of the Mass he celebrated for the newly established Mother Seton Academy community. Mike Ehrmann photo See story, page 36

➍Bishop O’Connell traveled Sept. 18 to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary

to celebrate Mass for the seminarians. Here, the Bishop is joined by seminarians of the Diocese, shown in back row from left, Rjoy Ballacillo; James Sicilia; Brian Meinders; Kenneth Falls; Timothy Graham; Adam Johnson, and Edward Pado. Front row, Father Carlo Calisin, the Bishop’s master of ceremonies; seminarian Anthony Gentile; the Bishop; Bishop Timothy Senior, auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia and seminary rector, and Msgr. Thomas Mullelly, diocesan vicar for clergy and consecrated life and director of seminarians. Photo courtesy of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary 4 THE MONITOR MAGAZINE  October 2019

In Focus The Rosary, say its faithful devotees, is a powerful reflection of love. That is true for those who gather every Saturday in Long Bridge Park, Hainesport, for a Rosary Walk led by Father Michael Kennedy, parochial vicar in St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Burlington. Rich Hundley photo

prayer

The

Rosary knits heaven and earth with a powerful cord BY LOIS ROGERS 

Correspondent

A GET A LIFE St. Faustina, the 20th century nun and mystic, once wrote, “Patience, prayer and silence – these are what give strength to the soul.” Strengthening souls may not often be easy, but it’s always necessary to build one’s spiritual muscle. Prayer can take many forms, whether uttered in private dialogue with the Lord, or alongside family members to strengthen their bond of faith with one another in Christ. Prayer can be structured, as in the recitation of the Rosary, or spontaneous, as a quick yet heartfelt utterance on one’s daily commute or between tasks in the office. It can even take flight in the form of music. No matter its form, length or location, prayer nurtures the soul, strengthens bonds and is a spiritual building block upon which faithful may reach up to Our Creator.

fter daily Mass in Howell’s St. Veronica Church, Priscilla Lagdameo can regularly be found among faithful from a number of area parishes who stay to recite the Rosary. “It’s such a powerful reflection of love that I try to say several Rosaries each day. It’s my prayer. It walks me through the life of Jesus. It is always there for me,” she said.

 “I’d rather say a Rosary than be upset or overwhelmed.” The familiar sacramental consisting of 59 strung beads, a Crucifix and often a decorative centerpiece is used by Catholics of all ages to contemplate the Lord and Blessed Mother. Lagdameo said she finds praying the five decades of Hail Marys, each framed by the Our Father and a Glory Be, a deeply moving experience. The Rosary is so woven into her devotional life that it would be inconceivable to go a day without it, she said. As the mother

of a daughter and son, she feels a connection to the Mother of Jesus and identifies so strongly with this “beautiful tradition of prayer” that it has been incorporated into the home she and her equally devout husband, Vic, share. From the garden to the inside of the house, flowers, pictures and statues reflecting the Rosary hold places of pride. Her dedication captures the consensus of Catholic scholars who describe the Rosary as a powerful method of prayer. As a way to thank God for blessings bestowed, it has long been associated with spiritual and temporal favors from God and miracles at holy sites including Fatima in Portugal and Lourdes in France. Like Lagdameo, JoAnn Milazzo, a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, and Patrica Friel of St. Rose Parish, Belmar, said they received the gift of praying the Rosary from their parents and strove to do the same for their children.

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In Focus

Prayer changes

things, most often, us BY MARY MORRELL  Contributing Editor

cripture offers the assurance that prayer can move mountains. Sometimes those mountains are built of systemic problems facing the world. Other times, they are personal issues of doubt, fear, an unforgiving heart or anger.

Often, the heaviest burdens are those reflected by the experience of Venerable Dorothy Day: “I have been overcome with grief at times, and felt my heart like a stone in my breast, it was so heavy, and always I have heard, too, that voice, ‘Pray.’” Those who find themselves in everyday prayer say the practice brings them closer to wholeness and healing – on a personal level and in the world at-large. “Everyone is called to some kind of prayer life,” said a sister from the Monastery of St. Clare, Chesterfield, during a recent conversation. “St. Paul tells us, ‘Pray always,’” she added, expressing certainty that prayer changes things – most often

through the transformation of individual hearts and minds. For the Poor Clare sisters, prayer is the heart of their contemplative life, which finds them praying together some six times a day, with additional time set aside for private prayer. Their prayers are said for the many issues impacting the world, but they also embrace a life of intercessory prayer, uniting their prayers with those who seek the peace and healing all people desire. The sister explained that people often email prayer requests, call on the phone or visit. “Our life of prayer allows us to listen to others, to walk with them through their dif-

Adorers take seriously Jesus’ poignant question of the Apostles, “Can you not spend one hour with me?” One such person is Rose Oleyar of St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, who began Adoration when the parish built its Adoration chapel 22 years ago. Staff photos 6 THE MONITOR MAGAZINE  October 2019

 “There is power in being with the Lord, in the time spent with him.” ~ Rose Oleyar ficulties. Our prayer is joined to their prayer. They know they are not alone.” Those for whom prayers are offered often share that they experience a sense of peace, a quieting of their spirit and new found hope, even if the results of prayer were not what were expected. Strengthened and encouraged by prayer, those same people go out into the world and pray for others. “It’s the ripple effect,” she added. St. Maximilian Kolbe believed that prayer was “the most effective way to re-establish peace in our souls because it allows us to get ever closer to God’s love.” Such intimacy with God is what draws many people to Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Adorers take seriously Jesus’ poignant question of the Apostles, “Can you not spend one hour with me?” said Joann Kaczala, main coordinator of Perpetual Adoration in St. Mary Parish, Barnegat. She recalled her own experience beginning Adoration 12 years ago. “I loved it. It was peaceful. It was a place to have your conversation with Jesus and to find peace of mind.” Parishioner Rose Oleyar began Adoration when St. Mary’s built the Adoration chapel 22 years ago. She started with one hour of prayer, but soon realized that was not enough. “There is power in being with the Lord, in the time spent with him. The more you have, the more you want.” Now, at age 85, she signs up for one or two hours of Adoration four times a week. Oleyar also prays for the world and the Church and the many other facets of life she sees as needing healing. After all those years of praying, she has discovered that the power of prayer and her time with Jesus resides in her knowledge that “God is always with me. I am never alone. That is my strength, my power and my peace.”

In Focus

Prayer before dinner and bedtime are regular practices for many families in the Diocese of Trenton, including the Malinowskis of Resurrection Parish, Delran. Photo courtesy of the Malinowski family

The family that prays together … BY EMMALEE ITALIA  Contributing Editor

amily prayer can include both times of devotion and levity, particularly with quibbling siblings or toddlers in the mix. It can be a time for petition and learned prayers, and at least one child attempting some gymnastic maneuver.

And that’s one of the beauties of family prayer: It doesn’t need to be a model of perfection. As our family gathers right before bedtime to recite familiar prayers and petition for loved ones, it often looks like this: “‘Hail Mary, full of grace’ … sit up, we don’t hang off the couch backward … ‘the Lord is with thee’ … pray with me, I can’t hear you.” “I AM praying, in my head.” “What’s the weather tomorrow?” “‘We pray for those who were affected by the earthquake …” “Do we get earthquakes in New Jersey?” Families are messy, unpredictable and sometimes downright irreverent – often when Mom and Dad are attempting to instill and demonstrate the faith. But just because it is imperfect doesn’t mean those planted seeds will not yield fruit. For the Samuel family, members of St. Paul Parish, Princeton, Saturdays are a particular focus. The family of eight – husband and wife Diego and Ana, and children Lucia, Mariana, Felipe, Alicia, Dani and Elena – gathers for a “speed Rosary” of five Hail Marys per Mys

 “[Praying together] is an indirect way to let each other know we care.” tery, to gain willing cooperation from all ages. “We try to load up each Mystery with their intentions, so it’s more personal for them,” Ana Samuel explained. “For example, one child will want to pray for a friend whose parents are going through a divorce … another will ask us to pray for their test tomorrow. We pray for family members who have stopped practicing the faith.” Kerry and Laura DiBlasio and sons Luke, 18, and James, 11, members of Resurrection Parish, Delran, use both Mass and mealtimes to pray together. “Meal time is the best because of our busy schedules,” Laura DiBlasio said. “Our children learn to be grateful for what they have, and that they can help others by praying for them.” For the Malinowski family, grace before

dinner and prayers before bedtime in the living room offer an opportunity to reflect together and pray for others. “When the first person wants to go to bed, we gather and say prayers – family dog included,” said Donna Malinowski. She and husband, Bill, and twin sons Cole and Ryan, 13, also belong to Resurrection Parish. “Our sons are learning that prayer isn’t just about our needs, but also the needs of others, as well as prayers of thanks.” Other family prayer times include those Catholic prayers of the holidays, such as the Valentino family’s tradition of centering their Advent wreath on the dining table. “We begin each dinner with lighting the candles, a reading and discussion,” said Megan Valentino, wife of Joe and mother to Chris, seventh grade, Brendan, fifth grade, and Audrey, kindergarten, who belong to St. Paul Parish. “The discussions are usually led by the kids, but we use the opportunity to help focus the discussion toward the true meaning of the season.” No matter the form prayers take, families attest to its strengthening properties – both for interpersonal relationships and for growing that bond with God. “After family Rosary, we often stick around in the living room to talk about other things, so it turns into family time,” Ana Samuel noted. “[Praying together] is an indirect way to let each other know we care … [and] it helps us to experience the mystical Body of Christ by speaking to God together as a family.” TrentonMonitor.com 7

In Focus

Keeping

faith present on the job

BY JENNIFER MAURO Managing Editor

n her work with hospice, Corey Viola often finds herself in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and physicians’ offices. During a recent visit to an Ocean County nursing home, she met a man with throat cancer whose mother was in the facility. As they got to talking, she asked, “Can I pray for you?” He paused before saying, “My mom has been trying to get me to God all these years. Yes, you can pray for me. Thank you.” “When I got in my car, the Lord opened my heart to say this man needs God,” said Viola, of St. Pius X Parish, Forked River. “I thought of him all day, saying to God, ‘Look upon him.’ “I thought it was a wonderful opportunity God gave me in that moment to be his instrument. Hopefully this man finds his way,” she said, a catch in her throat as she fought back tears. Viola, a community liaison for Compassionate Care Hospice and part-time Realtor, is among those who say a person’s prayer life can be lived fruitfully while on the job – no matter one’s profession. Teresa Galvin Anderson is a chaplain with LIFE St. Francis and artist specializing in sacred art and iconography. In her job, she provides spiritual direction, mediates family meetings in the ICU and provides bedside support at the end of life stage, among other duties. A lot of her work includes group discussions on literary classics with those of all faiths. She finds that for participants who are

atheists or value spirituality but don’t have any religious background, especially, the meetings “help them engage in life review.” “My job is to help them draw on their own faith and resilience to know that they matter and that their life has meaning and purpose and value so they can have a hope for what comes next,” said Anderson, of St. Paul Parish, Princeton. In addition, she finds prayer and truth when working or contemplating her art. “The true icon of Christ is in the face of very person,” she said. “For me, prayer can come when I contemplate an icon, write an icon or pray about the mystery of the Trinity and then go out to work and experience those Trinitarian relationships in a work meeting.” Anderson stresses that prayer can take many forms.

“Everyone’s work can be their prayer,” she said. “Our prayer can be our private conversation with God; it can be our calling out when we just can’t take it anymore. Our prayer is absolutely when we … can encounter God in another human being, listen and let them know they matter and have dignity.” One such person who makes it his job to fight for the dignity of others is Rep. Chris Smith of Hamilton. The congressman says he and his wife, Marie, regularly pray for wisdom and courage to better comport with God’s will on earth as it is in heaven. “In my line of work, praying for those who unjustly criticize you means in part striving to advance a point of view – especially during the harshness of a political campaign – with civility and respect and compassion, even when Continued on P23 

Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., visits with children who, along with members of their family, fled South Sudan for safety at the Bidi Bidi refugee camp in Arua, Uganda, in this 2017 file photo. Rep. Smith of Hamilton says he and his wife make it a point to pray for wisdom and courage to better comport with God’s will on earth as it is in heaven. CNS photo/Helen Manson, U.S. Embassy in Uganda

Teresa Galvin Anderson, left, a chaplain with LIFE St. Francis, poses for a photo after a Bible study with Haitian Creole participants. The stained-glass window in the background represents the seven days of creation, which Anderson worked on with a Connecticut artist for the LIFE St. Francis chapel. Photo courtesy of Teresa Galvin Anderson

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In Focus

When praying becomes a challenge BY KATIE CERNI ◾ Digital and Social Media Coordinator

nnie Nason admits that she used to think there was a “cookie-cutter way of praying,” but once she decided to include God in the things that she already enjoyed, a new form of prayer

emerged. “I used to journal a lot, but only about my day ... but now I feel like [my journal] is where my connection with God is; it’s much easier to write my prayers down than to say or think them out loud,” said Nason of St. Leo the Great Parish, Lincroft. This practice, she said, stemmed from having challenges in her prayer life. “I think generally that I don’t like to carve out a time of prayer in my day. I have a fear that it’s going to be dry,” she said. Nason is not alone in facing challenges when it comes to prayer. There can be many reasons a faithful person doesn’t pray, ranging from anger or avoiding a painful experience to meeting life’s daily responsibilities. However, in the words of St. John Paul II, “Prayer gives light by which to see. That is why you must not give up praying! … Prayer is a duty, but it is also a joy because it is a dialogue with God through Jesus Christ!” (then-Pope John Paul II, Audience with Young People, March 14, 1979, “In Conversation with God,” Volume One [pg. 215]). Nason says that for her, praying can sometimes get lost in the mundane parts of life. “I find it easy to pray when I’m suffering or joyful, and difficult when I’m not experiencing any extremes,” she said. “It’s so easy to pray if I’m in pain ... but in the day to day, when things get lost or I get distracted, then it doesn’t happen.” Rebecca Hill, a member of St. Joseph Parish, Millstone, can relate. As a graduate student in Drexel University, Philadelphia, praying depends on what is going on each day. “I pray regularly but not rigidly,” she said. “I have a busy schedule, and I know that my master’s degree is what God has asked me to do ... so [prayer] looks different every day.” She shared that in her experience, the most challenging part about praying is actually making the decision to sit down and pray. “I feel like every night when the time comes to pray, there’s always some resistance,” Hill said. “I don’t want to start ... I see it as similar to going to the gym – you just have to get there ... showing up is 90 percent of the battle. Once I show up, I’m good, but there’s always a temptation not to pray.” Both women admitted that comparison to other people’s prayer lives can be deterring for their own. “I always understood that God knew me and loved me personally,” Nason said. “But I remember thinking that I wasn’t ‘Catholic enough’ to pray.” Said Hill, “Sometimes I think I should really be praying longer than

 “There’s always a

temptation to not pray.”

There can be many reasons a person may struggle with a prayer life. “It’s so easy to pray if I’m in pain ... but in the day to day, when things get lost or I get distracted, then it doesn’t happen,” says one Trenton Diocese parishioner. File photo of St. Mary of the Lakes Church, Medford

I do … sometimes I think [others] are praying more than me. “I like to pray at night, but if I’m doing dishes or I’m driving on my commute, I try to think of someone to offer it up for,” she continued. “That gives the small thing meaning and I get to love people in different ways.” Nason says that there was a change in her prayer life when she stopped putting so much pressure on herself and realized that there’s no magic formula. It’s easiest and most rewarding to simply try and “keep things honest.” “You can’t pull the wool over God’s eyes, so I just try to bring to him whatever I’m feeling,” she said. TrentonMonitor.com 9

In Focus

‘Singing at Mass is praying with the music’ BY CHRISTINA LESLIE Correspondent

arish music ministers, instrumentalists and singers are charged with sharing their talents at Mass while including the congregation in a deeper examination of Scripture and reflection. A successful music ministry is more than what is pleasing to the ear, but rather, what evokes prayer in those around them.

“I tell my choir to ‘pray on the music,’” said Renée Hatzold, director of sacred music in Corpus Christi Parish, Willingboro. “I hear a different tone when they do.” Hatzold, who has led adult, youth, funeral and handbell choirs at the parish for 15 years, assures there is a definite correlation between prayer, music and the week’s Scriptural readings in the hearts of the congregation. “You remember where you have been, where it coincides with your life,” when a song is used at pivotal moments in the Mass, she said. “The little ones get excited to hear a song again, and they get the message.” Gina Corrao, liturgical music director in

Music is often a form of prayer to singers, such as these choristers of all ages who raise their voices in song at the Cohort 19 Mass in Belmar’s Maclearie Park. Jeff Bruno photos

St. Joseph Parish, Toms River, also sees the benefits of prayer in music as she leads the faith community’s vibrant, diverse program of adult and children’s choirs, two worship bands and a flourishing Spanish music ministry. In order to prepare music for Masses, she employs the aid of Scriptural readings and commentary on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ website, and introduces the prayers found there at the choirs’ rehearsals. “This is a vocation, not a job,” Corrao said of her music ministry leadership, “and I have a relationship with God. Music disciplines my

Musicians stress that songs used at pivotal moments in Mass can remind those in the pews where they have been – and what they can still achieve. 10 THE MONITOR MAGAZINE  October 2019

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prayer life.” Dawne Mechlinski, director of music and liturgy in St. Mark Parish, Sea Girt, said, “Prayer and reflection have always influenced my selection of music. I pray before even beginning to plan programs for enlightenment from the Holy Spirit.” The lifelong musician has led the seaside parish’s choirs, which range in age from pre-kindergarteners through senior citizens, for the past 13 years. On Sept. 8, she served as music director of the Cohort 19 Mass in Belmar’s Maclearie Park. Noting the variety of music performed at the bilingual Mass, Mechlinski added, “I hope to reach everyone at their core, leading them to prayerful petition, to offer healing, transform their heart, and transcend any barriers so the power of the Eucharist and the Sacraments can transport them in love.” Tom Flarity, a guitarist who has accompanied St. Mark’s 10 a.m. children’s choir at Mass for the past five years, agreed in the power of prayer in music, explaining how the parish’s program drew him in. “I happened upon this Mass, sat front and center in the pew, and was transformed. As devout a Catholic as I was, [the music] took it to the next level.” He added, “Singing at Mass is praying with the music. I am so blessed and grateful. It is uplifting. This is what our faith is supposed to be.”

In Focus

 IN THEIR OWN WORDS

What role has prayer played in your life?

◼ “It’s a source for love to be received and to let it flow out into everyday life. It keeps peace in my soul and calmness in the storms.” ~ Jill Snyder, St. Mary of the Lakes Parish, Medford

◼ “Prayer is the foundation of every day. Prayer really helps to center and focus us where we need to be,” ~ Alice Graebe, St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold

◼ “Around the time I sensed a priestly vocation, I was introduced to Lectio Divina. I associated this Latin term with ‘old-time’ Church traditions. I couldn’t have been more wrong. … it’s a time-proven method for reading, pondering and praying with Scripture in the presence of God. Who wouldn’t want that?” ~ Father Jerome Guld, pastor of St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Burlington

◼ “The role of prayer has changed as time has gone on in life. … Attributes of it that have become bigger is the art of listening … [and] I have become more accustomed to the sense of emptying of distraction.” ~ Msgr. Michael Walsh, pastor of the three parishes that comprise the Catholic Community of Hopewell Valley, and episcopal vicar for Mercer County

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“I have prayed the Rosary for most of my life,” said Milazzo, who encouraged her children to follow her lead. Her devotion intensified after a health scare for her daughter many years ago. Today, her daughter is in good health, and Milazzo continues to pray the Rosary. “Sometimes, you are tired at night, but it’s hard to go to sleep without saying the Rosary. I recommend it for everyone who has [difficult] situations. You pray the Rosary and the problem will still be there, but you handle it better because you know you are not alone.” Friel strongly recommends the Rosary for people of all ages. It’s a great way to start the day or end it, said Friel, who sometimes says three Rosaries a day. “I’d rather say a Rosary than be upset or overwhelmed any time. It calms me down.” Friel said her children respect her devotion and believe in its purpose. “If they are in need – if they are going to a job interview or feeling sick, they’ll say, ‘Mom, say a Rosary for me. They believe in the power of the Rosary.” Though many see secular society encroaching on religious practice as never before, Milazzo, Friel and Lagdameo all believe their

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descendants will be praying the Rosary long into the future. “There is always turmoil, and things go in cycles, but I think that things will change and the next cycle will see more people involved in prayer. That’s why I always give Rosaries to the kids and encourage them,” Milazzo said. Added Lagdameo, “It’s the story of Jesus. How can it not survive?”

◼ “For me, you are giving your time to God to change hearts. I pray for everyone … when I wake up in the morning, I pray. When I go to church, I pray. I’m thinking that this is time between God and me.” ~ Estella Valladares, St. Rose of Lima Parish, Freehold ◼ “My most profound prayer and listening occur in the morning. This experience begins with reading the Scriptural texts for that day’s Mass. Then I simply try to open my heart to God and let him guide my mind and heart to see how I might allow that [to] guide me.” ~ Father Mick Lambeth, retired priest of the Diocese

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VOCATIONS FOCUS COMING IN NOVEMBER We often hear that the responsibility of encouraging Vocations to the priesthood and religious life is shared by every Catholic. This November, as part of the nationally based Called By Name vocations program, every Catholic in the Diocese of Trenton will be invited to exercise their responsibility in a special and intentional way. More details on that will be provided through the parishes this month. In support of that effort, and in observance of National Vocations Awareness Week (Nov. 3-9), the November issue of The Monitor Magazine will focus on the subject of Vocations, and how each of us is called, by virtue of our Baptism, to a life of service to the Gospel. As part of this upcoming In Focus package, we invite our readers to take a survey that will help to inform our reporting. You may access the survey online at TrentonMonitor.com or on Facebook.com/TrentonMonitor. Or, answer the survey questions shown below by email at Monitor-News@DioceseofTrenton.org. • What qualities do you think are important in a priest? • How would you suggest to someone that they might make a good priest? • How do you exercise your vocation as a member of the laity? TrentonMonitor.com 11

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Prayer and dialogue needed for peace The following commentary first appeared online Sept. 19 on the website of the Catholic Herald, newspaper of the Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin. It was written by Mary C. Uhler, editor, and is provided here through Catholic News Service.

lmost GUEST every COMMENTARY day, Catholic News Service we hear about terrorist attacks, escalating violence and wars throughout the world. We wonder whether peace is even possible. And if it is, how do we achieve it? We don’t build peace by weapons, but by prayer and dialogue, Pope Francis said in a message to a religious peace meeting, which opened Sept. 15. This event has taken place every year since St. John Paul II held an interreligious peace meeting in Assisi, Italy, in 1986. Assisi was an appropriate site for that meeting, given the emphasis on peace given by St. Francis, who was born and lived in Assisi. This year’s meeting was held in Madrid. In a message read at the opening of the meeting, Pope Francis gave an example of the biblical story of Jericho. The story, Pope Francis said, “reminds us that walls fall when they are stormed with prayer and not weapons, with the yearning for peace and not for conquest, when people dream of a good future for everyone.” Prayer and dialogue are needed for peace, Pope Francis told the Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim and other religious leaders. “Do not be afraid, because the

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Lord listens to the prayer of his faithful people.” Prayers for peace “unite us all in a common sentiment without any confusion,” the Pope told the religious leaders. People from different religions are praying alongside each other, but not trying to pretend they have no differences, “because what is common is the yearning for peace within the variety of religious experiences and traditions,” said the Pope.

 “Walls fall when they are stormed with prayer and not weapons, with the yearning for peace and not for conquest. ” Echoing this year’s meeting motto, “Peace with no borders,” Pope Francis said, “Peace is without borders. Always. Without exception. It is what St. John XXIII wished when – at a difficult time – he addressed his words to all believers and all people of goodwill, invoking ‘peace in every land.’” Pope Francis was referring to the beautiful

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papal encyclical “Pacem in Terris” (“Peace on Earth”), issued by St. John XXIII April 11, 1963. Pope Francis noted that “Pacem in Terris” was issued shortly after the Cuban missile crisis in 1962. In the past two decades “with enormous sadness, we unfortunately have seen the wasting of that gift of God which is peace,” Pope Francis said. It has been “squandered with new wars and with the construction of new walls and new barriers.” The world does not need more walls to separate people, he said. Rather, it needs “open doors that help us to communicate, to meet one another, to cooperate in order to live together in peace, respecting diversity and weaving bonds of responsibility.” Those are words we should all take to heart – and to our prayer for peace in our world.

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Help unmask fake news, Pope tells journalists BY CAROL GLATZ Catholic News Service

atholic journalists need to be able to distinguish good from evil and recognize how their words can shape the world, not just describe what has happened, Pope Francis said. Reporters also can help “unmask words that are false and destructive,” but they must make sure their sources are credible while offering the correct context, interpretation and importance of events, he said during an audience in late September with members of the Italian Catholic press. The Pope made similar appeals earlier in the day when speaking with members of the Vatican’s own media department, the Dicastery for Communication, which was holding its plenary assembly. During his audience with members of the Italian Catholic Union of the Press, which was celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Pope urged the journalists to be “the voice of the conscience of a journalism capable of distinguishing good from evil, humane choices from inhumane ones,” because the two sides are hard to differentiate today as they are all mixed up in “a hodgepodge.” Journalists are called to reconstruct the facts, “work toward social cohesion (and) to tell the truth at all costs” in a way that is respectful and never arrogant, he said. “Communication needs real words in the midst of so many empty words,” the Pope said. It is a great responsibility, he said, because “your words talk about the world and shape it, your stories can

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create the space for freedom or for slavery, for responsibility or addiction to power.” He said he knows reporters often would like to be able to do this, “but they have an editor behind them who says, ‘No, this can’t be published, this yes, that no.’” What happens is truth gets run through a “distillery” of the publisher’s financial interests or advantages and what comes out is no longer true, he said. Just as they can work to build a world that is more just and caring, he said journalists also can help strip away what is false and toxic. In the internet age, “the task of a journalist is to identify credible sources, put them in context, interpret them” and give things their due importance. For example, he asked, why is it when a homeless person freezes to death on the street there is no media attention, but every news outlet will cover the stock exchange going down two points. “Something is not right here,” he said. “Don’t be afraid to turn the news lineup upside down, to give voice to the voiceless, to tell ‘good news’ stories” that foster a friendlier society. “Don’t tell fairytales. No. Just real good news stories,” he said.

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Hope Heals Recovery Mass brings grace to the journey of those suffering effects of addiction

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ather Robert S. Grodnicki is known throughout the greater Toms River area as a pastor who opens wide the doors of St. Luke Parish to all who need support in their journey to recovery from addiction. Indeed, some 15 recovery groups meet there every week. At the diocesan Recovery Mass Sept. 17 in Freehold’s St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, where he was the celebrant and homilist, Father Grodnicki shared how important patience, courage and most of all, faith, are in helping those with addictions recovery. The Mass was concelebrated by Msgr. Sam A. Sirianni, Co-Cathedral rector, and Father Michael McClane, pastor of St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square, and priests of the diocese. Father Grodnicki shared his own journey to healing, explaining that it began in a Washington, D.C., jail cell 37 years ago when,

Father Robert S. Grodnicki relates his personal story with addiction during the diocesan Recovery Mass held in Freehold’s St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral. Vic Mistretta photos

as a new Augustinian seminarian, he hit rock bottom after a night of serious drinking. It’s a story he relives on the anniversary of that occasion every year without fail, a story more than appropriate, he said, to share at the Mass for persons in recovery, or those with family members or loved ones who are in recovery or wish to be in recovery. “A week ago, I received a phone call from someone I knew who calls every year on that date who always asks the same question, ‘Where were you 37 years ago today?’ I was in jail waiting for someone to bail me out,” Father Grodnicki said. The someone was Father William Waters, director of formation for the Augustinian order that Father Grodnicki had entered two weeks earlier. That night, he said, “I wanted to be the center of attention. I went out for a beer and then quite a few more beers, and the next thing I knew, I was in jail.” When his release was secured, Father Grodnicki said he expected to be sent home. “I thought that would be the end of me as a priest,” he recalled. Instead, Father Waters took him to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting and told him it would be a mainstay of his life for the next 90 days. “He said, ‘I am going to pick you up every day for 90 days, and you are going to a meeting,” Father Grodnicki related. When he first began attending the meetings, he recoiled, thinking, “I am not like them. But the longer I went to the meetings, the more I knew I did belong. I had thought I was unique, alone,” Father Grodnicki said. He drew upon the story of Lazarus in the Gospel of John 11:32-44 likening it to an allegory of one’s relationship with God, saying, “When you hit rock bottom, when you feel dead, when you don’t feel anything and are beyond despair. When you think there is no one to save you – when you say like Mary, ‘If only

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 “We need compassion, understanding and patience with people.” you had been there, Jesus,’” that is the moment to realize that “Jesus has always been there but we didn’t listen.” Those suffering from addictions, he said, should not give in to the feeling that they are suffering from a “terminal illness” nor should they regard themselves as “the center of the universe like the scribes and the Pharisees who don’t want to hear the truth.” “Become a forgiver – that is what Jesus did,” he said, advising they cultivate a sense of humor, patience and compassion. “Many feel they are no longer worthy to be in church. Many feel they are great sinners. Many blame God and think he doesn’t hear us. We need compassion, understanding and patience with people. We need to act the way Jesus did.” The evening, themed “Grace for the Journey,” was sponsored by the diocesan Department of Pastoral Care. Department director Deanna Sass called the event a natural next step following the statewide turnout to the diocesan-sponsored addiction symposium held in September 2018 that addressed the role of Catholic parishes in supporting recovery. During the Universal Prayer, she led the congregation in praying for those struggling with the “agony, pain and suffering brought forth by addictions” and for those on the recovery journey to be “strengthened each and every day, to stay the course, to work the steps and to choose life.”

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 BISHOP ANNOUNCES CLERGY APPOINTMENTS Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has announced the following appointments: Father Mark Nillo to Catholic chaplain of Monmouth University, West Long Branch, while Ministrare Non Ministrari continuing as parochial vicar of St. Michael Parish, West End, effective immediately. Father Joseph Jakub, from leave of absence to parochial vicar, St. Catharine Parish, Holmdel, effective Oct. 4.

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and some 150 priests of the Diocese were reminded at their annual convocation that in order to effectively carry out their ministry, they have to put God first. Held Sept. 10-12, the convocation featured the theme “Faith, Hope and Love: Source of Encouragement for Priestly Life and Ministry.” Presenter Msgr. Thomas Caserta, a priest of the Brooklyn Diocese, unpacked these virtues by recounting the experiences of figures in Scripture and how, even in spite of challenging circumstances, they were led to place God first in their lives. Craig Pittelli photo

 CHARASMATIC CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON SPIRITUAL GIFTS Those who attend the 2019 New Jersey Catholic Charismatic Conference will be reminded how to use the gifts given to them by the Holy Spirit, organizers say. The conference is scheduled for Oct. 25-26 in St. Mary Church, Middletown. It will include keynote speaker Dr. Mary Healy, professor of Sacred Scripture in Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit. Leading the teaching workshops will be Paul Martini, an associate evangelist with Global Awakening. The conference will include a children’s ministry; a teen track, and a workshop for priests, deacons and seminarians 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 25. To register, visit www. DOTCCR.org or call 732-671-0071, ext. 221.

 FATHER WILLIAMS ARRESTED ON CHILD SEX ABUSE CHARGES On Sept. 20, 2019, the Diocese of Trenton was informed by a representative of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office of the arrest of Father Brendan Williams on charges of criminal sexual contact with a child occurring in the late 1990s. Father Williams is the former pastor of St. Veronica Parish, Howell, and has been out of active ministry since 2012. The Diocese of Trenton first received these allegations against Father Williams in November 2018, and immediately reported it to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, in whose jurisdiction the alleged conduct had taken place. Father Williams appears on the list of credibly accused clergy which the Diocese posted on

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its website in February 2019. That list can be accessed at TrentonMonitor.com. The Diocese continues to offer full cooperation with law enforcement in their investigation and prosecution of this complaint. We offer our prayers for the victim and all who have been impacted. The Diocese encourages anyone who was sexually abused as a minor or vulnerable adult by any representative of the Church to report that abuse to local law enforcement authorities and the Diocese of Trenton by calling our hotline at 1-888-296-2965 or emailing abuseline@ dioceseoftrenton.org.

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 PASTORAL CARE TRAINING BEGINS IN NOVEMBER The Diocese’s 2019-2020 pastoral care training program, set to begin Nov. 15, will be held at the Chancery, 701 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The program, which meets monthly from November to April, is appropriate for all who wish to improve their skills in various pastoral care ministries. Visit dioceseoftrenton.org/ pastoral-care.

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U.S. Cardinal William Levada, former doctrinal head, dies in Rome BY CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE VATICAN CITY • U.S. Cardinal William J. Levada, former head of the Vatican’s doctrinal congregation and retired archbishop of San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, died Sept. 26 in Rome. He was 83. When Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected Pope Benedict XVI in 2005, he named then-Archbishop Levada to replace him as head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Vatican agency charged with protecting and promoting the Church’s teachings on faith and morals. It was the first time a U.S. prelate had headed the congregation, and Cardinal Levada served in that position until 2012. Pope Benedict also elevated him to Cardinal in 2006. Cardinal William J. Levada Before his Vatican appointment, CNS photo/Paul Haring he had served as archbishop of San Francisco since 1995; archbishop of Portland, Oregon, 1986-95, and an auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles, 1983-86. For decades, he was a frequent collaborator with the Vatican and with the future Pope Benedict. He was a doctrinal congregation staff member from 1976 to 1982 and was a bishop-member of the congregation beginning in 2000. In the 1980s, he worked with then-Cardinal Ratzinger as one of a small group of bishops appointed to write the “Catechism of the Catholic Church.” Cardinal Levada was a key figure in the Church’s efforts to eliminate priestly sexual abuse. He headed the Vatican agency that oversaw the handling of priestly sexual abuse cases; in 2002, he was a member of the U.S.-Vatican commission that made final revisions to the sex abuse norms in the United States, which laid out a strict policy on priestly sex abuse and provided for removal from ministry or laicization of priests. Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, archbishop of Galveston-Houston and president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a statement from Washington after learning of the Cardinal Levada’s death. Cardinal DiNardo said, “Please join me in a prayer of gratitude for a shepherd’s life. His ministry was one of expanding service to those around him. Cardinal Levada’s intellect and pastoral sense called him from parish priest to archbishop to prefect for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. He was a friend and brother. Eternal rest grant unto him.”

A STATEMENT FROM BISHOP DAVID M. O’CONNELL, C.M. I first met Cardinal Levada when I was interviewed for the presidency of The Catholic University of America in 1997. He asked tough questions! Over the years, I enjoyed his friendship. He was brilliant and very personable, good qualities given the positions he held. A great servant of the Church! May he rest in peace.

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William Joseph Levada was born June 15, 1936, in Long Beach, California. His great-grandparents had immigrated to California from Portugal and Ireland in the 1860s. After seminary studies in California, he was sent to Rome’s Pontifical North American College, earning a doctorate in theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University. He was ordained a priest in St. Peter’s Basilica Dec. 20, 1961. He returned to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and worked as an associate pastor, teacher and campus ministry chaplain. In 1976, he returned to Rome as a staff official of the doctrinal congregation. During his six years of service there, he continued teaching theology part-time at Gregorian University. He returned to California in 1982 and was named secretary of the California Catholic Conference, a public policy agency of the state’s bishops. He was named an auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles in 1983 and was ordained a bishop March 25 of that year.

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Solutions to save forests needed ‘without delay’ BY CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE At a time of increasing urbanization, the “irreplaceable importance” of forests is being “taken for granted and underestimated,” the Vatican’s secretary of state said Sept. 23 at a high-level meeting at the United Nations. “We all recognize how important forests are for the whole world and indeed for the very future of humanity: They are the world’s most reliable renewable resource and are essential for integral human development,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin said. Education about forests “is crucial so that people will regard them not merely as resources to be harnessed, but also as a sanctuary to be cultivated and constantly replenished,” he said. The protection of forests and education about them is urgent “as the rapid destruction of forests risks the loss of species and vital relationships that could end up altering the entire ecosystem.” The high-level meeting was themed “Multilateral Action in Favor of the Protection of Rainforests” and held as part of the Climate Action Summit. Cardinal Parolin also addressed a high-level U.N. meeting on universal health care the same day. He was at the U.N. as the head of the Vatican delegation to the 74th session of the U.N. General Assembly. Later in the week, he was to address two other high-level side events, one on ensuring a future for persecuted Christians and one on small island

developing states. The evening of Sept. 23, the cardinal delivered greetings from Pope Francis to attendees at the Appeal of Conscience Dinner. He also was to address a small group at Fordham University the evening of Sept. 27 about themes related to the Pope’s recent trip to Africa: peace and reconciliation, Mozambique; extreme poverty and the environment, Madagascar; and interfaith-intercultural dialogue, and migration, in Mauritius. “Great human suffering arises from the wanton destruction of forests,” Cardinal Parolin said in his address at the high-level meeting on rainforests. “The impact falls mainly on those who depend on forests for their home, livelihood, cultural heritage and social structures.”

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Echoing Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical on the environment, he said: “Care for our common home, and care for our brothers and sisters in that home, Smoke billows must go together.” during a fire in The cardinal an area of the Amazon rainforest called for “intenear Porto Velho, gral ecology and Brazil, Sept. 10. integral developCNS photo/Bruno Kelly, ment, balancing Reuters the responsible use of forests for economic and social development with protecting and preserving them for the good of those who depend on and care for them, and for the good of humanity and future generations.” He added, “Decisions to improve the management of our forests must be undertaken with the full and meaningful participation of those whose rights, values and lives will be most impacted.” Cardinal Parolin noted that in two weeks, Pope Francis will convene a Synod of Bishops the Amazonian Region. In conclusion, the cardinal told his U.N. audience: “The crisis of the rapid destruction of our forests, especially our rainforests, is not just environmental, but also social and above all ethical.”

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La oración: aire fresco para vida diaria PADRE CARLOS FLOREZ

Vicario parroquial, San Bernabé, Bayville, e intermediario diocesano para la comunidad hispana

ace un par de días, mientras repasaba unas líneas en mis viejos cuadernos del seminario, me tropecé con una frase que me llamó mucho la atención. “Dame una persona de oración y será capaz de todo.” Según lo que escribí en ese pedazo de papel, tal frase la dijo San Vicente De Paul cuando dirigía un retiro para las personas que le ayudaban en la distribución de comida a los pobre de la ciudad de Paris, Francia. Quizá esta frase nos pueda ayudar

a meditar cuán importante es la oración en la vida del creyente. San Vicente nos recuerda que si oramos seremos capaces de hacer grandes cosas e incluso “todo.” Pero, ¿qué es orar? En el Evangelio, San Lucas nos dice que Jesús se retiraba a orar en soledad, o que subía a la montaña a hablar con Dios especialmente antes de tomar decisiones importantes; Lc 6, 12. Subir a la “montaña” tiene un valor muy especial en el Evangelio de Lucas puesto que significa levantarnos por encima de nuestra cotidianidad; se sube a la “montaña” para poder respirar aire puro y de alguna

manera para reconectarnos con la belleza de la creación o simplemente divisar las cosas mejor. Causa curiosidad que sólo cuando subimos a la montaña, nuestro modo de respirar cambia y nos volvemos más conscientes de cuán importante es el aire para vivir. Por eso es que orar fue importante para Cristo y lo es para nosotros también. Orar como respirar es quizá las únicas dos cosas en la vida de las cuales podemos tener mejor control. Jesús oraba para elevar su espíritu a Dios es decir, Jesús hablaba con Dios porque... sigue en página 22

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Unas reflexiones personales sobre la oración

l observar al Señor Jesús utilizar la oración en su ministerio con tanta frecuencia, los discípulos le pidieron enseñarlos como rezar. Instantáneamente se les ofreció las palabras que repetimos tan a menudo por nuestras vidas y que se conoce como “La Oración del Señor” (Lucas 11:1-4; Mateo 6:5-15). Si reflexionamos sobre las frases de esa oración, descubrimos un modelo sencillo pero profundo para guiarnos en nuestra oración: primeramente, reconocer a Dios; segundo, reconocer que solamente Dios puede responder a nuestras necesidades. Eso fue lo que el Señor Jesús los enseñó hacer a sus discípulos. Bastante sencillo. Nos ofrece ese mismo modelo. Sin embargo, por alguna razón, muchas veces solemos buscar una respuesta mucho más compleja. Pero rezar no es ni difícil de hacer ni comprender. Cuando yo era seminarista hace muchos años ya, encontré un libro titulado, “La Práctica de la Presencia de Dios”, escrito por el hermano Lorenzo quien era monje carmelito en el siglo 17 y trabajaba en la cocina de su monasterio. Desde encontrar ese libro, he leído muchos otros libros sobre la oración – libros teológicos, académicos, litúrgicos, espirituales, meditativos, etc. – pero siempre vuelvo a ese libro. Dentro de la colección de escrituras y reflexiones, el hermano Lorenzo

Una reflexión de

OBISPO DAVID M. O’CONNELL, C.M.

tan verdadero que ni lo valoramos y dejamos comparte un descubrimiento que resulta apoyar el resto de su vida de oración: “Podemos que se escape de nuestra conciencia. Reconocacostumbrarnos a conversar continuamente er a Dios. Reconocer que solamente Dios tiene con Él con libertad y simplicidad”. Parece ser la respuesta a nuestras necesidades. La lección de La Oración del Señor, convertir bastante sencillo, ¿no es cierto? nuestra vida entera que sea nuestra oración Pues es lo que es la oración verdadera, ¿no?, conversar con Dios constantemente. En porque Dios siempre está presente a nosotros, en nosotros, con nosotros, medio de todas las ollas  Esa es la para nosotros. El y sartenes ocupados de hermano Lorenzo nos la cocina, Hermano Loclave de rezar: lo recuerda suavemente: renzo observa, “El evar un “dirigirnos a Él en todo poco corazón es suficiente, reconocer que la momento sólo necesitamos: un pequeño recuerdo de presencia de Dios Reconocer que Dios está Dios, un acto de adoración íntimamente presente con interior, son oraciones que, esté “más cerca nosotros; que podemos pedir su aunque sean cortas, son sin embargo muy aceptables de nosotros de lo ayuda para conocer su voluntad en cosas dudosas, y para repara Dios. Y son excelentes que nos damos alizar correctamente aquellas para fortalecerlo. Déjalo que piense en Dios lo más cuenta”, siempre que vemos claramente que Él requiere de nosotros, ofreciénque pueda, que se acostumdoselas antes de realizarlas, y bre gradualmente a realizar y en todo lugar.  agradeciéndole cuando hemos este pequeño pero santo ejercicio; nadie lo nota, y nada es más fácil que terminado”, (reconociendo que solo Dios es la respuesta a nuestras necesidades). repetir frecuentemente durante el día estas El librito del hermano Lorenzo ha creado pequeñas adoraciones interiores”. Esa es la clave de rezar: reconocer que la una gran diferencia en mi vida y en mi esfuerzo presencia de Dios esté “más cerca de nosotros de rezar, a pesar de que todavía me falta mucho por mejorar. Recordemos el mismo título del de lo que nos damos cuenta”, siempre y en todo lugar, donde estemos, a donde vayamos, libro, “La práctica de la presencia de Dios” y que, al igual que cualquier cosa que vale la pena en lo que hagamos, estemos aburridos o no, estemos en una multitud de gente o a solas; tratar de conseguir en la vida, la oración requiere en la mañana al levantarnos, durante el día practicar. He llevado el consejo de Hermano mientras trabajamos, en la noche cuando Lorenzo conmigo durante estos muchos años y me ha ayudado dar cuenta que la oración no nos dormimos. Hay que reconocer la presencia de Dios en cada momento. Es es complicada ni difícil, sino alegremente y agradecidamente sencilla. Su voz no es la algo tan sencillo, tan simple, tan obvio, única voz que he oído ni sus palabras son las únicas que he leído en mi intento de crecer en la vida espiritual. Las personas mucho más santas que yo pudiera esperar ser en este mundo han hablado, escrito y atestiguado más profundamente sobre sus encuentros con Dios en sus vidas que yo. Y debemos aprender de sus percepciones e ideas también. Se han escrito tantas oraciones hermosas que han sido usadas por los siglos y son una gran parte de la tradición de la Iglesia y deben seguir como parte de nuestra tesorería espiritual Rezando como familia - Con una viviente. Pero el hermano Lorenzo ha sido un estatua de la Familia Sagrada de punto constante de referencia y de medida para fondo, madre e hijo se abrazan mi propio camino de fe en Dios. Y junto con mientras rezan el Rosario juntos este fraile santo, “yo le ruego a Dios hacerme durante la peregrinación familiar en según su corazón y siempre, por el más débil y Doylestown el 14 de septiembre. Los despreciable que me creo ser, sea más querido niños aprenden a rezar gracias al ejemplo de sus padres. para Dios”. Esa es mi oración.

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Rezar juntos y a solas Nuestra fe nos ofrece muchos ejemplos y maneras para ayudarnos en estar en diálogo con Dios. La oración necesita de la práctica y la disponibilidad de no solo hablar sino también escuchar.

¿Cómo te COMUNICAS con Dios?

La Oración es dialogar con dios María Luna de la Parroquia Santa Ana en Browns Mills toma un momento para orar en la capilla veladora del Santuario Nuestra Señora de Czestochova, Doylestown, PA. Una manera que ora, comenta María, es bendecirle a su esposo cada día cuando sale a trabajar.

ERLINDA CHAJ SAN JOSE, TRENTON

Cuando llevo a los muchachos a escuela en la mañana… los bendigo diciendo que Dios los acompaña, que los bendiga.

ENRIQUE CORTÉS MADRE DE LA MISERICORDIA, ASBURY PARK

A veces lo hacemos a escondidos porque no queremos que nos vean en el trabajo o donde sea, pero que ellos te vean que estás con la Palabra de Dios.

ROSA MARÍA TREJO SAN MARCOS, SEA GIRT

Es la comunicación con Dios y no importa en que momento. No importa donde ni cuando. No siempre solo cuando uno tiene una necesidad, sino también un gozo o una alegría.

HERMILO GONZÁLEZ SAN ANTONIO CLARET, LAKEWOOD

Rezo con el pensamiento y la palabra personal, principalmente por mis hijos, y mi hogar y mi trabajo.

JOSÉ ALBERTO MÉNDEZ (9 AÑOS) CRISTO REY, LONG BRANCH

Yo hablo con Dios cuando mi mamá está en el trabajo y me quedo solo. Le digo lo que me sucedió en el día.

ISABEL RACINE MADRE DE LA MISERICORDIA, ASBURY PARK

Todos los días doy gracias por levantarme. Todos los días doy gracias por lo que tengo, por mi familia.

JOSSIE RAMOS DEPARTAMENTO DIOCESANO DE EVANGELIZACIÓN Y VIDA FAMILIAR No importa dónde comemos, sea en público o privado, rezamos como familia antes de empezar a comer en cada comida. Es una manera pequeña, sencilla y fácil para crear espacio para la oración en nuestra vida tan movida. Foto cortesía de la familia Ramos

La oración debe cambiar el corazón JOSUE ARRIOLA

director diocesano para Evangelización y Vida Familiar

n una de las homilías en la Misa que celebró en la capilla de la Casa Santa Marta, el papa Francisco señaló que “la oración nos cambia el corazón.” Esta frase puede sonar familiar pero ¿será que es una realidad en nuestra vida? Me acuerdo haber platicado con un sacerdote que me dijo, “Josue, yo tengo la dicha de celebrar la Santa Eucaristía, de rezar la liturgia de las horas y de rezar el santo rosario todo los días, pero si tú no ves un cambio en mí, es porque no he abierto el corazón para que Dios me transforme.” Volviendo a las palabras del Santo Padre “la oración nos cambia el corazón” es muy cierto pero, no solo por hacer una oración va a suceder, recuerden que en la oración, Dios siempre hace su parte en cambiar nuestro corazón pero nosotros tenemos que estar dispuestos y abrir nuestro corazón para aceptar ese cambio. Nosotros como comunidad hispana, por la gracia de Dios tenemos muy bonitas devociones que nos ayudan en nuestra vida de oración, pero lastimosamente muchas veces hacemos esas oraciones sin dejar que las palabras que se dicen toquen nuestro corazón y permitir que Dios realice el cambio. Mis hermanos y hermanas, dejemos que las palabras que digamos en nuestras oraciones vallan poco a poco penetrando en nuestro interior y démosle toda autoridad a nuestro Padre Dios para que penetre en nosotros y nos cambie y poder repetir con nuestras vidas las palabras del Santo Padre “la oración nos ha ido cambiando el corazón.” PecesdeTrenton.com 21

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Nuestra Senora Guadalupe

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... quería develarle sus planes, sus esperanzas e incluso sus fracasos y problemas como nos lo recuerda el Evangelio de Marcos (6:4-5). Jesús oraba en soledad para poder escuchar al Padre y recordar su misión. Más aún, él oraba para relajar su mente y su espíritu y así poder seguir dando lo mejor de él a sus gentes especialmente al necesitado y abandonado por la sociedad de su tiempo. De igual manera nosotros sus seguidores deberíamos de orar. Deberíamos de orar para levantar nuestro espíritu a Dios Padre. Deberíamos de orar para tomarnos un ‘respiro’ en medio de nuestro diario trajinar y aún más, deberíamos de orar porque con la oración el alma se fortalece y nos volvemos más conscientes de que Dios es tan necesario para nosotros así

Misa de envió de la

ENSEÑAMOS A NUESTROS HIJOS como rezar y, a la vez, estemos muy pendientes a lo que ellos nos pueden enseñar a nosotros en cuanto cómo dialogamos con Dios.

como lo es el aire para nuestros pulmones o el sol para nuestros caminar. Así pues amigos míos, oremos más a menudo para que con tan noble ejercicio podamos recordar nuestra misión como Cristianos e imitar así a quien nos ensenó a hablar con Dios Padre sin usar palabras.

ENCUENTRO LLEGA AL VATICANO CAROL GLATZ Catholic News Sevice CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) • Una delegación de obispos y laicos de los Estados Unidos vinieron a Roma a compartir con el papa Francisco y oficiales del Vaticano las gozosas experiencias y valiosas recomendaciones que surgieron el V Encuentro Nacional el año pasado. Con una vista desde la Diócesis de Trenton, Sandra López, coordinadora diocesana de iniciativas ministeriales hispanas, compartió alegría al ver que todos los resultados del proceso largo del V Encuentro llegaran al Vaticano. Reconociendo que el próximo paso será de parte del Vaticano de masticar la información para luego dirigir y aprobar los próximos pasos. Ella reconoce que todo debe guiar al Pueblo hacia Dios. “Mi esperanza para nuestra diócesis”, dijo López, “es que cada uno de sus hijos tenga ese encuentro con Jesús, solo eso va a transformar los corazones y por lo tanto cambiará la vida de tanto cristo sufriente en nuestra sociedad”. Juliana Cano, de la Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Fátima, Keyport, con una voz llena de esperanza y convicción, dijo, “Todavía no terminamos... queda mucho por hacer delante”. VISITA PECESDETRENTON.COM PARA EL ARTÍCULO COMPLETO Y MUCHA NOTICIA MÁS. 22 REVISTA MONITOR  Octubre 2019

Antorcha Peregrina 26 de Octubre, 2019

Co-Cathedral de St. Robert Bellarmine 61 Georgia Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728

4:30pm

Evento especial de bailables en el Salón Parroquial inmediatamente después de la Santa Misa

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New Jersey Catholic Charismatic Conference

Arise! October 25 - 26, 2019 Isaiah 60:1

When work is a form of prayer  Continued from P8

reciprocity is lacking or nonexistent,” he said. Faith is also present when it comes to witnessing the atrocities of humanity. “Over the past 39 years, I’ve met Christians – and other persons of faith – in prisons and in nations run by dictatorships who have endured horrific decades-long persecution, hate and torture, yet who like Jesus, who forgave his tormentors from the Cross, blessed those who caused great physical, spiritual and psychological pain,” he said. In difficult times like those, he said, “Sometimes a Scripture verse can change your life. For my wife and I, it was Chapter 25 of Matthew’s Gospel wherein Jesus said, ‘Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ “The ‘least’ of our brothers and sisters is of course, situational … human trafficking victims, the homeless, those suffering the agony of drug addiction, persons with disabilities including autism, malnourished and hungry people and so many others,” the congressman added. “All command  IF YOU GO our prayers and tangible assistance.” Teresa Galvin Anderson will be leading He added, “On proa sacred arts workshop for beginners tecting unborn children inspired by St. Luke, the Celtic Ox in and their moms from the Ireland’s Book of Kells. The painting violence of abortion, I and gilding class will run from 9 a.m. strongly believe that our to 3 p.m. Nov. 2 in the St. Ann Church th, 2019 July 7thand to 12 Church its leaders development center, 1253 LawrencevCLERGY INSTITUTE have saved countless lives.” illeSUMMER Road, Lawrenceville.

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Through lectures, discussion, and time to reflect on the Scriptures for the following Sunday’s liturgy, this workshop will focus on the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in the preaching of the Gospel. Topics to be explored include a theology of preaching as the art of “naming grace,” Sacred Scripture and the Book of Nature as two sources of revelation, the paschal mystery at the heart of all Christian preaching, the call of all Christians to be missionary disciples, and preaching preparation as a creative process.

From the start of his pontificate, Pope Francis has sought to make the church more missionary and outward-moving. What vision has he offered of this transformation? What obstacles stand in the way of it? What mistakes need to be avoided? These and other issues connected with Francis’s effort to revitalize Catholic mission will be explored.

Preaching in the Power of the Spirit

Mary Catherine Hilkert, O.P., is Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Notre Dame where she specializes in the areas of theological anthropology, fundamental theology, Christology, and feminist theologies and spirituality.

Pope Francis and the Missionary Transformation of the Church

Dr. William P. Gregory is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Clarke University, in Dubuque, Iowa. Previously, he taught in the Religious Studies Department at the University of Dayton in Ohio, and with the Christian Brothers in The Gambia, West Africa, through the US Peace Corps.

Rev. Scott Detisch, S.T.L., Ph.D. Being Claimed by the Eucharist We Celebrate

For the priest and deacon, the celebration of the Eucharist is a pivotal part of their life and ministry. Furthermore, the Eucharist is to shape the very core of their identity as baptized and ordained disciples of Christ. This workshop will explore the key actions of the Eucharist that define the liturgical roles of the priest and deacon – to take, bless, break, and give. Each of these actions arises from Christ’s own table fellowship during his public ministry. Fr. Detisch will explore how these Eucharistic actions are to lay a unique claim on the spiritual life and ministry of the priest and deacon. Fr. Scott Detisch was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Erie in 1987. He holds a license and doctorate in systematic theology.

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Parish Life

Church of the

Korean Martyrs celebrates 25 years of cultural history BY MARY STADNYK ◾ Associate Editor

s Dominic Kang gazed around St. Michael Church he reflected on the number of fellow parishioners who have been with the Church of the Korean Martyrs since its inception 25 years

ago. “They are the very backbone of this community,” Kang said, noting that the majority arrived in the area as faculty members at either Princeton or Rutgers Universities or were graduate school students. The silver anniversary of the Church of the Korean Martyrs was celebrated Sept. 22 when the faithful gathered in their spiritual home, St. Michael Church, Trenton, for a Mass celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. “This is exciting, it’s an honor to be part of this celebration,” said Kang, a parishioner for 25 years. The date chosen to hold the anniversary Mass fell near Sept. 20, the day in which the universal Church commemorated the Memorial of the Korean Martyrs, namely Sts. Andrew Kim Taegon and Paul Chong Hasang and companions, along with the thousands of Korean countrymen and women who sacrificed their lives in defense of their Catholic faith in the 16th century. Sts. Andrew Kim Taegon and Paul Chong Hasang were among 103 saints to be canonized by Pope John Paul II May 6, 1984. The lives, works and sacrifices of the Korean saints were reflected in the Readings that were chosen for the Mass. The First Reading, from the Book of Wisdom, is one of the most popular and commonly used Scripture passages at Catholic funeral Masses, Bishop O’Connell said in his homily, noting that the words bring comfort to those who have lost a loved one: “The souls of the just are in the hands

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Parishioners join in the Presentation of the Gifts during the 25th anniversary Mass celebrated Sept. 22.

of God, there no torment shall More photos and touch them … they are in peace.” expanded version on Referring to the Gospel from TrentonMonitor.com St. Luke, Bishop O’Connell spoke of how the martyrs had “followed the Lord, carried their crosses faithfully and have found eternal life. Their souls are, indeed, in the hands of God where they witness his love forever.” “Martyrs witness more than the eye can see,” the Bishop continued. “Martyrs see and sense something in life that moves them, draws them so deeply and profoundly that they are willing to give their life for it,” he said, noting that there are almost six million Catholics in Korea. The Church of the Korean Martyrs dates to 1994 when the community was formed to serve the needs of the Korean-speaking Catholics in the Princeton and Trenton area. Though it has been only a year since Father Ki Hyun Moise Kim relocated from Korea to serve as pastor of the Church of the Korean Martyrs, he reflected on the 170 parishioners he shepherds. “Today we thank God for everything,” he said, “and we pray [that we follow] what God wants for us in the future.” As residents of Newtown, Pa., Sean Pak and his wife, Lucia Young Pak, said that while they are members of the town’s St. Andrew Parish, they enjoy “crossing the river” to worship with fellow Korean Catholics in Trenton. “There’s a family environment here, and we keep the Korean traditions,” Sean Pak said.

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Following Mass, faithful gather in the parking lot with Bishop O’Connell for a brief observance of the Lunar Harvest, a cultural celebration enjoyed by the Korean community. John Batkowski photos

Join us for these exciting events!

St. Catharine Music Program Concert Series! All concerts in St. Catharine Church, 215 Essex Ave, Spring Lake

We offer concerts of the highest musical caliber by St. Catharine’s national and internationally recognized musicians, a component of our Parish New Evangelization initiative.

Serving God through the beauty of the arts...

October 6th, 3pm • Concert Festival of youth, featuring cellist Christy Choi, age 16, 1st prize winner of 2019 Suburban Music Society annual competition. Also featuring Grace Gimbel, as well as NJ youth poetry competition winners, and the acclaimed St. Catharine-Margaret Youth Ensemble! An uplifting festival of youth artists. October 20th, 3pm • Join St. Catharine Chorale and Chamber Orchestra for our 2019 French program, featuring seasonal works of Josquin des Prez, DuFay, Charpentier “Messe des morts”, works by Lili Boulanger and Durufle. Gorgeous, coloristic musical structures from across the ages-The perfect way to celebrate the season of Hallowmass. October 27th, 3pm • Members of St. Catharine String Quartet, and Dr. Tafaro, piano, present Brahms quartet in G minor, Op. 25. Followed by Bach cantata bwv 170 “Vergnuegte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust”, sung by St. Catharine mezzo Marija Bosnar, and St. Catharine Chamber Orchestra. November 3rd, 3pm • Our Bach Cantata series continues with two seasonal cantatas; bwv 56 “Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne Tragen”, bass soloist St. Catharine baritone Peter Schertz. Followed by bwv 161 “Komm, du Suesse Todesstunde.” As for all our cantata programs, commentary

and introductory remarks will be presented by Dr. Tafaro and members of the St. Catharine Music Department. November 17th, 3pm • Chamber Music Recital. St. Catharine String Ensemble presents Brahms sextet, and other chamber works for strings. Monday, December 2nd, 7pm • The Atlantic Wind Ensemble, directed by David Eschenbach, presents its annual Christmas sacred and secular favorites. Please note this concert takes place on a Monday evening. Great fun for the holiday season! December 8th, 3pm • Children Concert, St. Catharine School musicians and their professors. Join our newly established St. Catharine School Orchestral Ensemble, for student performances demonstrating the excellence of St. Catharine School Music program. Come support local youth and be prepared for beautiful and inspiring performances. December 15th, 3pm • St. Catharine Choirs, Adult Choir, Chorale, Chamber Orchestra and Youth Orchestra, present seasonal masterpieces from Handel’s Messiah, in addition to carols, French renaissance motets, and Magnificat excerpts. Come join us, and help enter into the awesome joy of the season!

All concerts are open to the public-no tickets necessary.

Free will offering accepted. ALL WELCOME. Families with children welcome and encouraged!

For questions or information, contact St Catharine office, 732-449-5765, ext 109. See you there!

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Respect Life

‘Christ our Hope’

Pro-life concerns are many, Bishop reflects on Respect Life Month

ith every passing year, the public assault on human life from conception to natural death seems bolder and more blatant. Although research studies indicate that there has actually been a decline in surgical abortions since 2014, the alternative choice of medical abortions in which the mother takes a drug to cause a miscarriage has risen dramatically, by 75 percent in the last 10 years, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Whether surgically performed or medically induced, abortion is abortion. If we truly believe that life begins at conception, then neither “choice” is morally acceptable. Contrary to this national trend, there has been a nine percent increase in the surgical abortion rate in the state of New Jersey between 2014 and 2017, which represents 5.6 percent of all abortions in the United States. At the present time (September 2019), the state of New Jersey does not have any of the major types of restrictions – such as waiting periods, mandated parental involvement or limitations on publicly funded abortions – of-

A Message from

BISHOP DAVID M. O’CONNELL, C.M. ten found in other states (“State Facts About Abortion: New Jersey,” Guttmacher Institute, 2019).” Another “pro-life concern” surfaced this year – despite the strong opposition of the New Jersey Catholic Conference and the Medical Society of New Jersey – when the State Legislature passed an assisted suicide bill called the “Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act.” Governor Phil Murphy signed the bill into law April 12, 2019, and it officially took effect Aug. 1, 2019. This new law will allow terminally ill patients to request aid in dying in certain clearly defined situations. October is “Respect Life Month.” This year, the theme chosen for this annual observance is “Christ Our Hope in Every Season of Life.” As Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, I am pleased to share with you this reflection from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: From the time we are knit together in our mothers’ wombs until we take our final breaths, each moment of our lives is a gift from God. While every season of life brings its own challenges and trials, each season also gives us new opportunities to grow in our relationship with God. Today the gift of life is threatened in countless ways. Those who are most vulnerable, rather than receiving the protection they deserve, are all too often seen as a burden and as expendable. As new attacks on human life continue to emerge, we can be tempted to despair, but Christ instead offers us unfailing hope. Hope is not false optimism or empty positivity. Christian hope is something much more profound and goes to the very depths of our identity as followers of Christ. Hope is the virtue “by which we desire the kingdom of heaven and eternal life as our happiness, placing our trust in Christ’s promises and relying not on our own strength, but on the help of the grace of the Holy Spirit” (CCC, 1817).

Like us, Christ entered the world through the womb of a woman. He willingly experienced the fullness of human suffering. He breathed his last on the Cross at Calvary in order that He might save us. Therefore, “God is the foundation of hope: not any god, but the God who has a human face and who has loved us to the end” (Spe salvi 31). Christians know “they have a future: it is not that they know the details of what awaits them, but they know in general terms that their life will not end in emptiness” (SS 2). For this reason, a woman experiencing a difficult pregnancy can find the strength to welcome her precious child into the world. A man facing a terminal diagnosis can see that the end of his earthly life is only the beginning of eternal life with Christ. The Church teaches us that “the one who has hope lives differently” (SS 2). Christ’s promise of salvation does not mean that we will be spared from suffering. Rather, the promise of salvation ensures that even in the darkest moments of our lives, we will be given the strength to persevere. By virtue of this Christian hope, we can face any challenge or trial. When the seas of life swell and we are battered by the waves, hope allows us to remain anchored in the heart of God. May we hold fast to Christ our hope, from the beginning of life to its very end. I urge all Catholics in the Diocese of Trenton to never lose sight of the conviction of our faith that Christ is, indeed, our hope in every season of life. Together let us continue to pray, to speak out boldly and to witness and work without hesitation or pause to support and respect life in all its stages. Despite the obstacles that may be placed in our path here in New Jersey and throughout our nation, we must strive to build that “culture of life” of which Pope St. John Paul II spoke. As Catholics, it is our task to transform the “culture of death” and not to be transformed by it. “We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope (“Address in Washington, DC,” February 6, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) And the Lord Jesus Christ is our “infinite hope” now and “in every season of our life.”

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A woman prays during the 40 Days for Life Mass that was celebrated Sept. 24 by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold. October is Respect Life Month, and the 40 Days for Life campaign, which runs through Nov. 3, aims to end abortion through means such as prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach. Mike Ehrmann photo

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UPPER ROOM SPIRITUAL CENTER

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Twenty-fourth Annual Spirituality Conference

featuring Don Bisson, a Marist Brother, is a spiritual director, educator of spiritual directors, and international speaker. With over 70 live audio recordings available, Don is recognized for his deep Brother Don Bisson, FMS, D.Min. insights into Christian spirituality, Jungian psychology, and the spiritual life. His passion is “to tend to the human soul in every dimension of life”. Don Bisson, a Marist Brother, is a spiritual director, educator of spiritual directors, and international Prayer of the Heart speaker. With over 70 live audio recordings avail“I will give you a new heart….”able, (Ez.36) This conferencefor willhisfocus the “Heart Don is recognized deeponinsights intoCenter” as the space within of healing, acceptance and compassion. The “prayer of the heart” is theand journey Christian spirituality, Jungian psychology, the to spiritual transformation and the True Self. “Translational prayer” is to seekis in world more financial success, spiritual life. His passion “tothis tend to the human avoidance of suffering, and goodness soul defined by a culture. Theofday will explore Christian and Jungian in every dimension life”. insights to differentiate translational from transformational prayer. The day will include input and prayer experiences. Prayer of the Heart

In addition to bringing you the finest EWTN programs, we also present LOCAL programs with LOCAL hosts and LOCAL features!

7:00 a.m. – “Morning Glory”

9:00 a.m. – “The Wisdom of Father Groeschel” 9:30 a.m. – “The Rosary”

10:00 a.m. – “More2Life,” Dr. Greg & Lisa Popcak Johnnette Williams

“I will give you a new heart….” (Ez.36) This conference will focus on the “Heart asa the space within of and compassion. The “prayer of and DonCenter” Bisson,Saturday, Marist Brother, is healing, a spiritual director, educator spiritual directors, November 2,acceptance 2019 ~ 9:00 amof- 4:00 pm heart” is the journey to spiritual transformation andisthe True Self. for his deep international speaker.the With over 70 live audio recordings available,Freehold, Don recognized Church of St. Robert Bellarmine, NJ “Translational prayer” is to seek in this world more financial life. success, avoidance of insights into Christian spirituality, Jungian and theprevious spiritual ** (Please note psychology, change of venue from years) **His passion is “to tend to suffering, and goodness defined by a culture. The day will explore Christian and the human soul in every dimension of life”. Jungian differentiate translational from Fee:insights $75~ to $125 (sliding scale) $5 late fee transformational after October 25thprayer. The day will include input and prayer experiences. Box Lunch available for additional $12

Prayer of the Heart

Saturday, November 2

12:00 p.m. – Mass

1:00 p.m. – “The Doctor Is In,” Dr. Ray Guarendi Jim & Cheryl Manfredonia

Prayer(Ez.36) of the HeartThis ● Saturday, November “I will give you a new heart….” conference will2, 2019 focus on the “Heart Center” as the Name: of healing, acceptance and compassion. The “prayer Amount space within ofEncl: the heart” is the journey to spiritual Address: and the True Self. “Translational prayer” is to seek in this world more financial success, transformation City:of suffering, and goodness defined by a State: Zip:explore Christian and Jungian Bishop David M. avoidance culture. The day will O’Connell, C.M. E-mail: insightsPhone: to differentiate translational from transformational prayer. The day will include input and prayer Credit Card # Exp. Date Sec. Code experiences. ** (Please note change of venue from previous years) **

9:00 am - 4:00 pm St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold If paying by credit card, please make sure name is as it appears on credit card.

Fee: $75~ $125 (sliding scale) • $5lettuce, late fee after Oct. 25 Italian Sandwich Turkey, tomato & cheese Sandwich Saturday, November 2, 2019 9:00 am Box (includes Lunch available for ~ additional $12- 4:00 pm Salad, Dessert and Beverage)

Church of St. Robert Bellarmine, Freehold, NJ

11:00 a.m. – “Women of Grace,” Johnnette Williams

2:00 p.m. – “Called to Communion,” Dr. David Anders

3:00 p.m. First Fridays – “The Shepherd’s Voice,” Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M.

4:00 p.m. – “Friday LIVE with Jim & Cheryl Manfredonia” 4:00 p.m. – “Come to Me,” Jim Manfredonia (T/W/Th) 5:00 p.m. – “Kresta in the Afternoon” 6:00 p.m. – “Catholic Answers Live”

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2019

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Go to dioceseoftrenton.org/catholicappeal and make your pledge today. Thank you, and God bless you! 28 THE MONITOR MAGAZINE  October 2019

Community Sister of St. Joseph Marcy Springer, left, and Jill Snyder, ministry assistant, stand next to a sign welcoming retreatants to the new location for Francis House of Prayer. The spiritual center relocated from Rancocas.

Retreatants to the Francis House of Prayer in Allentown can pray the Stations of the Cross, one section of which is located near the natural beauty of Crosswicks Creek Park.

Home Again

Ready to welcome retreatants, Francis House of Prayer relocates to Allentown

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t is amazing,” Sister of St. Joseph Marcy Springer says as she walks the property of Francis House of Prayer, a bird chirp the only sound interrupting the rustle of leaves in tall trees. “People need time and space with God,” the diocesan retreat house director continues. “Each person becoming more prayerful makes a differSTORY BY ence in the world – not only JENNIFER their world— because as MAURO each person comes to peace Managing Editor and oneness with God, that radiates out.” PHOTOS On a recent sunny BY RICH morning, Sister Marcy looks HUNDLEY out on the two-acre tract and surrounding lands that the retreat house now calls home. After 45 years in Rancocas, Francis House of Prayer has moved to Allentown and reopened its doors. Francis House – which offers spiritual direction, retreats and faith-based programs on a daily, weekly or monthly basis – is reached by driving through miles of Monmouth County countryside.

The house, cozily nestled between a preserved horse farm and quiet parkland, was built in the 1850s. It’s been recently renovated to include a chapel, kitchen, gathering spaces and fresh new bedrooms, each of which has its own bathroom. “People are saying that the ride to the retreat house is like beginning the retreat,” Sister Marcy says with a smile. A retreat, she adds, that is much-needed in today’s society. “A house of prayer, a spiritual center is a great gift and such a necessity in this time of our culture. People are hungry for it.” Ministry assistant Jill Snyder agrees. “People are finding us because they are in great need of quiet, being with God and allowing him to enter into one’s awareness.” More people will be rediscovering its services, too, as Francis House of Prayer readies for the official dedication Oct. 6 with Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M. “God so desires an intimate relationship with people, and Francis House is a wonderful way for that to happen,” Sister Marcy says. “Choose one or two opportunities that appeal to you and come.”

Open House Dates:

Oct. 20, Nov. 10 and Dec. 15. ◾ 2 to 4 p.m. 84 Walnford Road, Allentown, NJ 08501

For more information about the spiritual center, including programs, visit www.FHOP.org

 “This is the most important room in the house, the chapel. It’s a place of grace, and just as in the former Francis House, much prayer will happen here.” ~ Sister Marcy  ore photos on  MTrentonMonitor.com

The 2-acre property on which Francis House of Prayer sits is surrounded by more than 2,000 acres of preserved land, including a horse farm. TrentonMonitor.com 29

Spiritual Life

Faith requires we do our best, give thanks THE WORD Father Garry Koch

OCT. 6  THERE IS MORE TO THE LIFE OF FAITH THAN DOING THE VERY LEAST Judaism at the time of Jesus was focused on the observance of the Mosaic Law. These laws governed virtually every aspect of one’s personal, social, and economic life, as well as specific ritual obligations. As with any legal system, there were those who followed the law to the letter, those who disregarded the law in whole or in part, and those who searched for, and often created, loopholes in the law. This last group, likely the plurality of adherents, skirted the law while offering the pretext that they were following it.

he was constant in extending forgiveness to them and critical of those who would not do the same. The question before us is on the role of faith in our lives. We are reminded that with a faith merely the size of a single mustard seed, we can move mountains. Any seed, be it a mustard seed or the seed of the coco de mer tree, only has power when it has been planted and allowed to germinate. A mustard seed can produce a sizeable bush, but only when planted. Jesus challenges us with the image of the seed, placing before us the demands of faith. What are we doing with the faith we have been given? Have we reduced it to a set of simple rules to obey, or something we exercise of the barest minimum? Often when dealing with individuals on questions of practice – especially regarding sponsorship baptism – the point is made: “just tell me what I have to do.” Jesus poses the challenge in today’s Gospel: On the Day of Judgment do we really want to say to the Lord, “I did they very least I could?”

OCT. 13  WE ARE CALLED TO OFFER THANKSGIVING TO GOD EVERY DAY Upon arriving in the hospital room of a man who was dying, I met his wife who had made the call. I invited her to pray with me however, she stood off the corner. As it was an unusually large room, she wasn’t that close, she just stood there watching. After I completed the Rite, she said that she isn’t Catholic and Spending time in prayer and offering thanks to God are themes reflected that she didn’t know what I was doing or why, but that in the Gospel passages for Oct. 13 and Oct. 20. CNS file photo her husband was and she knew it was important that he had whatever it In our tradition we refer to such people as was I just did. “Cafeteria Catholics.” They might be “pro-life” Often it takes an outsider – a non-Catholic but only in certain situations; they might obey and even at times a non-Christian – to help us Catholic moral teaching, but find the social to understand who we are and to more deeply Gospel to be “meddling in politics;” or they appreciate what great gifts we have. might be judgmental of others while themNaaman, a Syrian, shows deeper awareness selves lax in their practice of the faith. of the presence of God in Israel than did many Jesus found the legalists in his time to be of the Israelites of his day. His desire to take taxing. There is no group of which he was home some of the soil from the land was based more critical. That is not to say that Jesus did in an ancient Levant belief that the gods were not observe the Law, or that he encouraged connected to the soil where they were worothers to be lax in their observance, but there shiped. In effect, Naaman desired to worship were times when Jesus offered instruction on the God of the Israelites, and not the gods of the priority and place of law in people’s lives. While Jesus always demanded moral behavior, his own people. 30 THE MONITOR MAGAZINE  October 2019

He, like the Samaritan leper healed by Jesus, recognizes the action of God in his life. The Samaritan leper returns to Jesus and offers his thanks for healing. The other nine lepers go on their way without a second thought. We can easily take the gifts that God bestows upon us for granted. It is easy to assume that because God did good for us yesterday, that he will continue to do good for us today. It is only when the crisis hits, or the situation becomes desperate, that we again cry out to God for help. This lack of giving thanks to God – to even recognizing that God is at the core of our lives – has allowed us to grow even more lax in faith. Every week we are called to do as the Samaritan leper did: glorify God in a loud voice; fall at the feet of Jesus and thank him. This act of offering thanksgiving to God is called the Eucharist. We are all invited to share in the Eucharistic offering of thanks for the great gifts this life and eternal life.

OCT. 20  PRAYER MUST BE CONSTANT AND CERTAIN We live in a state of tension between the seen and the unseen. Some of us focus solely on the experiential world (or so we imagine) and others are more readily tuned in to the ethereal or spiritual world. As the Israelites are warring with the Amalekites, Moses sits on the hill with his arms raised to heaven as a sign of benediction and supplication. When he lets his arms down the army begins to falter so much so, that his aides prop up his arms so that the army can see him and be strengthened in battle. In truth, whether or not his arms were raised had nothing to do with their success. It is when they though he was no longer praying that they lost heart. While a steadfast commitment to prayer is essential to the life of discipleship, one first needs to have belief in the efficacy of that prayer. As we raise our hearts, minds and souls to God, we need some assurance that there is a God who is listening, that God is loving and merciful, and that our prayers can make a difference. Often in life we know that we get what we ask for and that we need then to be careful of what we ask. The same is true in prayer. We must be careful what we pray for and consistent in prayer. In fact many people don’t pray either because they don’t know how to, or they feel that they aren’t good at it as nothing they ever Continued on P31 

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Grieving with faith leads the soul through change M THINGS MY FATHER any years ago I began writing a novel, “Ruby, The Life of the Funeral.” My first draft of many chapters was lost when my computer was taken hostage, my files encoded and ransomed for a price – a price I refused to pay. So I lost Ruby, several other books in their early stages of writing, hundreds of columns and archived stories. It was my own fault for not backing everything up on an external hard drive, but hindsight wasn’t going to get my work back. Certainly it was a loss of great magnitude for a writer, one that took some time to grieve. During that time, I found bits and pieces of Ruby’s story on loose flash drives stored in various desk drawers. I slowly put her story back together from the bits, added new pieces, as life does with us every day after a loss, and Ruby became a short story instead of a novel – at least for now. I’ve realized over the years that, in many ways, Ruby embodies a little bit of most of us when we feel like life delivers more losses than we can handle. She is often outrageous, outspoken and cynical, but loves abundantly, suffering through many losses and the pain brought about by that abundant love.

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In her imperfection and her woundedness, she becomes one of the beautiful people Elizabeth Kubler-Ross describes as “those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.” Still, it is often from the depths of this pain and transformation, that beauty emerges. Many of the most powerful and uplifting works of art are born from tragedy and sorrow, including the many inspiring hymns that lift us from despair. Among them is, “It is Well With My Soul,” – a hymn that burst forth from the grief of Horatio Gates Spafford, a devout Christian who, for many years enjoyed a prosperous, joy-filled life. Everything took a turn for the worse when fires destroyed all his real estate investments. Then his son, one of five children, died unexpectedly. Horatio decided to send his wife and

four daughters on a trip to Europe for some time to heal. Just a few days later, he received a telegram from his wife. Their boat had been wrecked at sea. Of their family, only she remained alive. Their four daughters had perished. It was on his journey to meet his wife, by boat across the same sea that took his daughters, that Horatio gave birth to the lyrics of the timeless and powerful hymn: “When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows, like a sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.” A famous composer at the time, Philip Bliss, was so inspired by Horatio’s words that he wrote the moving music for the hymn which continues to inspire us today. We may not know how such excruciating grief changed Horatio over time, but his hymn reflects his first desire – to turn to God. With that faith, he was able to create something with the power to help heal others in their grief more than 100 years later. Mary Morrell is author of “Let Go and Live” and “Things My Father Taught Me Above Love,” both available as ebooks on Amazon.

Prayer, God’s mercy always essential  Continued from P30

pray for comes to fruition. Too often, instead of this experience edging us on to pray more fervently, we give up, feeling that praying is pointless. Here, like the Israelites, we become our worst enemy. They needed the sign; they lacked confidence in God’s never ending mercy. Moses’s prayer was no less fervent when his hands were down than when they were raised. Often we grasp at similar straws. We need the miracle or the sign from God that he is listening to our prayers. There, we are putting God to the test, making sure he is there before we place our hope in him. This is why Jesus asks: “when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”

OCT. 27  WE ALWAYS ARE IN NEED OF GOD’S MERCY There are hundreds of psychological tasks that we perform throughout the day. As a teacher, it didn’t take long to see the intellectual and emotional processes of my students through their writing and classroom interaction. Not everyone shares the same propensity for certain tasks due to a

variety of factors. One of the most challenging characteristics to deal with is the person who has a limited sense of self-awareness. This is compounded by the fact that they also are generally unaware that they are unaware. Jesus proposes a parable about two men at prayer. A Pharisee prays with great hubris about all of the wonderful things he does in his life, and even prays with gratitude that he is not like the other man, a tax collector. As tax collectors were not well-liked or respected because of their position, the Pharisee felt superior to him. At the same time, the tax collector prayed, “O God, be merciful to me a sinner.” That Pharisee was unable or at least unwilling to look inside himself and recognize his own sinfulness and weakness. He was thoroughly convinced of his righteousness. This is a terrible pitfall, one that afflicts so many of us. It often gets frustrating as a confessor that many people, some of whom go to Confession with much frequency, offer shallow confessions. They are adults – they commit adult sins – yet they confess as though they were still children. What is necessary as a remedy is an honest level of self-reflection and an examination of

conscience. We are called to do an “examen” every day of our lives, and honestly we should be doing the examen frequently throughout the day. Each passing moment of the day is an occasion for sin and conversion. Small acts of commission or omission, not necessarily of grave matter, but definitely matter nonetheless, should be identified, challenged, prayed over and corrected. A frequent Act of Contrition throughout the day is clearly beneficial to our spiritual growth. The Pharisee is, however, not completely wrong. It is not a bad practice to thank God that we have been able to avoid certain sins in our lives; that we have experienced a genuine conversion or have developed an aversion to sin. Unlike the Pharisee, though, we ought never take this for granted, praying instead each day to be kept safe from those sins which can bring us down. Father Garry Koch is pastor of St. Benedict Parish, Holmdel. O READ expanded versions of  TFather Koch’s columns or TO LISTEN

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Voting for pro-abortion candidate; stand or kneel for Communion? 

Q. My family have all been cradle Catholics,

but currently we are at odds. How can any Catholic vote for a Democrat who professes to be pro-abortion? How can Catholics look forward to someday meeting their Maker when they have voted into office those who will kill innocent human beings? (Pleasantville, Iowa)

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During a local retreat, I was given a guide for the Sacrament of Penance. Under the Fifth Commandment, it stated that voting for a prochoice candidate is a mortal sin. Is this actually so? And what would happen if both candidates were pro-abortion? (Virginia Beach, Va.)

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I have addressed this issue before in this column. But the two questions above are samples of those that arrive regularly – indicating to me that the topic is one of perennial concern. Let’s take the second inquiry first. It is simply wrong to say that a Catholic who votes for a pro-choice candidate is necessarily committing a mortal sin. The guiding document on this is called “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” which the U.S. bishops refine and publish every four years prior to a presidential election and which addresses various moral issues that Catholics should consider before voting – e.g., defending the sanctity of human life, racism, promoting religious freedom, defending marriage, feeding the hungry and housing the homeless, welcoming the immigrant and protecting the environment. The document says clearly that a Catholic cannot vote for a candidate who favors a policy that promotes an intrinsically evil act such as abortion “if the voter’s intent is to support that position” (No. 34). But the same

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document goes on to say, “There may be times when a Catholic who rejects a candidate’s unacceptable position even on policies promoting an intrinsically evil act may reasonably decide to vote for that candidate for other morally grave reasons” (No. 35). As to what to do when both candidates support abortion, the bishops’ statement says that a voter may take the “extraordinary step” of choosing not to vote for any candidate – or “after careful deliberation, may decide to vote for the candidate deemed less likely to advance such a morally flawed position and more likely to pursue other authentic human goods” (No. 36).

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When receiving Holy Communion, some at our parish church stand and some kneel. Is there a “right way” to receive? (Atlanta)

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bishops to recommend the posture for receiving Holy Communion. In the United States, that suggested posture is standing. As the current General Instruction of the Roman Missal says, “The norm established for the dioceses of the United States of America is that Holy Communion is to be received standing, unless an individual member of the faithful wishes to receive Communion while kneeling” (No. 160). The answer to your question, then, is that there is no required “right way.” Between the editions of the general

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SISTER MONICA BYRNE, SERVED IN MOUNT HOLLY, DELRAN Immaculate Heart of Mary Sister M. Monica Byrne died Sept. 14. She was 93. Born in 1926 in Spangler, Pa., and given the name Rita Marie, Sister Monica entered the Sisters, Servants of the ImSister M. Monica Byrne maculate Heart of Mary congregation Sept. 8, 1945. She made her temporary profession of vows Aug. 2, 1948, and her final profession of vows Aug. 2, 1951. In the Trenton Diocese, she taught in Sacred Heart School, Mount Holly, from 1958 to 1961, and as an assistant in the media center in Holy Cross Academy, Delran, from 1997 to 2017. Sister Monica was predeceased by her parents and five brothers. She is survived by a sister-in-law, nieces and nephews and by the members of her community.

PETER JAMES KENNEDY, FATHER OF FATHER MICHAEL KENNEDY Peter James Kennedy, father of Father Michael Kennedy, parochial vicar of St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Burlington, died Sept. 17 at age 80. Originally from Philadelphia, Mr. Kennedy was a graduate of La Salle University, Philadelphia, and a U.S. Navy veteran. He and his wife, Anne, who he married on Dec. 28, 1968, raised their family in Manasquan before retiring to Indialantic. Mr. Kennedy was predeceased by his wife, who died in 2017, his parents, a sister and three brothers. In addition to Father Kennedy, he is survived by four daughters, Cathy Simpson, Kristen Jacobson, Elizabeth Smith, and Mary Kennedy; two sons, Sean and Brian; five grandchildren; two sisters, and many extended family members. N REMEMBRANCE, a listing of  Ipriests and deacons of the Diocese

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Education Bishop O’Connell is surrounded by students following the Mass he celebrated to mark the opening of the new St. Mary Academy Sept. 7. Jeff Bruno photo photos and expanded stories  MonoreTrentonMonitor.com

The community from Mother Seton Academy, Howell, join in the celebration of Mass with Bishop O’Connell Sept. 13. Mike Ehrmann photo Bishop O’Connell shakes hands with senior Riley Dinnell, one of five students to greet the Bishop as he arrives to St. John Vianney High School Sept. 10. Jennifer Mauro photo

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s eighth-grade student Jack Malek witnessed the blessing of St. Mary Academy, Manahawkin, by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., he thought of all the good things his new school can offer students. “We all have great opportunities here at St. Mary Academy,” Malek said. The official opening of St. Mary Academy was celebrated Sept. 7 by the students, faculty and families during the Vigil Mass held in St. Mary of the Pines Church, Manahawkin, with Bishop O’Connell as principal celebrant. It was one of many school milestones the Bishop helped celebrate in September. “I will pray for this parish and all parishes that send their children here,” the Bishop said of the newly established St. Mary Academy, which opened in July after All Saints Regional Catholic School moved away from its regional school model.

“This is a special and historic time for our parish,” Msgr. Kenard Tuzeneu, pastor of St. Mary Parish, said as he extended appreciation to the congregation for their support to open St. Mary Academy. The morning of Sept. 10, Bishop O’Connell visited St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, to mark the opening of the school’s 50th anniversary year. “There are three groups who’ve made this school a success – parents, faculty and staff, and students,” the Bishop said in his homily during the Mass he celebrated in the school gym. “There are the parents who believed in the importance of the Catholic faith so much that they made sacrifices to put their children on the right path, on the path of faith,” he said. Then, there are the “faculty and staff who partnered with parents in the process of providing Catholic education. Finally, he

said, “There’s you, students who reached for excellence every step of the way – in and out of the classroom. Jeff Johnson, campus minister and theology teacher, said having Bishop O’Connell present for the start of the school’s 50th anniversary year “says to the students that it’s not just a number, it says there is something very significant about who we are and what we do.” To have Bishop O’Connell celebrate Mass for the newly created Mother Seton Academy was something principal Kathleen Blazewicz found very inspiring, too. “It was truly a celebration of family,” Blazewicz said, noting that students in grades pre-K through eight were in attendance, as well as families, friends, faculty members and guests including staff members from the diocesan Department of Catholic Schools. “This school year opens with many new opportunities for our students,” she said. “This is an exciting time for everyone involved in MSA and something new gives us much hope for the future,” said Resurrection Sister Cherree Power, academy president. Dorothy LaMantia, correspondent, Jennifer Mauro, managing editor, and Mary Stadnyk, associate editor, contributed to this report.

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s a senior in Notre Dame High School, Brendan Byron can speak firsthand on how Catholic Athletes for Christ has impacted his life during his teenage years. “CAC is a good way to keep a close bond with your teammates. You’re better connected with the faith and with each other,” the Lawrenceville school student said. It’s that connectedness that many are hoping the Diocese’s student athletes carry with them into adulthood, too. “We recognize you as the future leaders of our Church and country and … CAC continues to prepare you for that leadership,” JoAnn Tier, diocesan superintendent of Catholic schools, said to the students and faculty from six Catholic high schools who assembled Sept. 17 in the Diocesan Chancery, Lawrenceville, for the annual Catholic Athletes for Christ Leadership Day. The aim of this year’s meeting was to foster new relationships with one another and focus on building the future of CAC in

the Diocese of Trenton. “I pray for you every day,” Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., said in meeting with the students and school faculty members. “The Diocese is proud of you – win or lose.” The Catholic Athletes for Christ program is designed to encourage young people to make the connection between their Catholic faith and athletics. Bishop O’Connell is a member of the national organization’s episcopal board. Ray McKenna, president of the national

 “You have a great opportunity to share who you are.” Catholic Athletes for Christ, said that being a Catholic athlete provides a space for students to share their faith. “You have a great opportunity to share who you are with others … don’t waste that.” During the morning, students gathered in small groups to meet new people and discuss topics such as their favorite sports teams, families and interesting facts others might

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Letters to Bl. Newman show role as pastor, evangelist BY JONATHAN LUXMOORE  Catholic News Service OXFORD, England – Thousands of documents relating to England’s 19th-century convert-cardinal, Blessed John Henry Newman, are being released ahead of his Oct. 13 canonization, highlighting his role as a pastor and evangelist. Although 32 annotated volumes of the cardinal’s letters and diaries have been published over the past five decades, the new material includes letters and correspondence to the future saint. “Up to now, we’ve had only half his correspondence, with just fragments of letters he received, so this will greatly improve ... understanding of the complex issues he dealt with,” said Paul Shrimpton, an Oxford-based expert on

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Newman’s educational theories. Father Ignatius Harrison, provost of Birmingham’s Oratory of St. Philip Neri, said Cardinal

Newman “wasn’t just a lofty philosopher – he was primarily a priest and prophet who foresaw the difficulties facing Christianity in a secular world. He was loved in his lifetime not because everyone had read his academic masterpieces, but because of his pastoral kindness to the poor and sick, as these collections graphically illustrate.” The first of 250,000 folios of letters and photographs preserved at the oratory were published for the first time, under a digitization program co-organized by the National Institute for Newman Studies in Pittsburgh. In a statement on its website, the National Institute for Newman Studies said its new interac-

tive, online platform, launched in mid-August, includes handwritten papers and previously unseen manuscripts by Newman, as well as draft letters, prayer lists, notebooks and photograph albums totaling more than 40 terabytes. They can be found at https://digitalcollections.newmanstudies.org. Cardinal Newman, who was beatified in September 2010, was influential in Catholicism’s revival in England after three centuries of repression and restriction. He wrote poetry, hymns and novels, while his major works on Church history, ecclesiology, the rights of conscience and role of laypeople are widely believed to have anticipated the 1962-1965 Second Vatican Council.

New book released on Church history • “Timeless: A History of the Catholic Church” by Steve Weidenkopf. Our Sunday Visitor (Huntington, Indiana, 2019). 573 pp, $19.95. Obviously, one cannot detail in one book everything and everyone in Catholicism’s history. However, “Timeless” provides a solid overview in Catholic Church history that touches upon key movements, events and people. Throughout the text, author Steve Weidenkopf educates readers about the multiple “isms” that the Church has confronted at various times in its life, e.g., Donatism, Arianism, Nestorianism, modernism, etc. While each of the “isms” is a study unto itself, the author provides enough explanation for readers to grasp the significance of each movement. Those possessing some familiarity about the Crusades, the Inquisitions – Roman and Spanish – and the multiple councils that met to settle disputes within the Church will appreciate the attention Weidenkopf gives to each.

He not only provides the what, but he explains the why. “Timeless” is filled with saints and heroes (St. Boniface and St. John Paul II), sinners and villains (Julian the Apostate and Queen Elizabeth I), common folk and royalty (King Louis IX). Noteworthy is that Weidenkopf does not sanitize the martyrdom of the named and unnamed Catholics who were killed rather than abandoning their faith. In describing the tortures they suffered, followed by being “hanged, drawn and quartered,” the author provides readers with a reality check of what is involved in martyrdom. Do not expect a quick read. Digesting names, dates and events deserves and requires time and attention if one is to grasp the Church’s massive history. Nonetheless, this is an important book for Catholics. ~ By Brian T. Olszewski, Catholic News Service

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SPIRITUALLY RENEWED About 75 women from around the Diocese and beyond gathered to explore their relationship with the Lord and fellowship with one another by means of prayer, worship and laughter at the annual Catholic Women of Zion conference and rally held Sept. 14 in St. Dorothea Parish, Eatontown. This year’s theme, “Called, Blessed and Sent,” marks the organization’s 30th year since the ministry’s founding by Mary Ann Collett and Father John Campoli to nurture women in their expression of faith. Keynote presenter was author and evangelist Kelly Wahlquist, shown in photo. Christina Leslie photo

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Twenty-seven children from first to eighth grades were wide-eyed while learning more about God’s creatures – like Heilee Ong, above, who got to pet a horseshoe crab – during a visit in late September to Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Point Pleasant Beach, for Our Lady of Fatima Parish’s second annual God’s Creation Day. Cathy Strauss, pastoral assistant of the Keyport parish that merged last year, said it was important to show the kids how even in different environments, creatures – like people – can all work together. Mike Ehrmann photos

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Parishes around the Diocese participated in the Sept. 14-15 national observance of Catechetical Sunday, which acknowledges the importance of the Church’s teaching ministry and honors those serving the Christian community as catechists. The theme for the 2019 observance of Catechetical Sunday was “Stay With Us.” Pictured are catechists from St. Denis Parish, Manasquan, as they receive a blessing from Msgr. James Burke, weekend assistant. Rich Hundley photo

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or the month of October 2019, I have asked that the whole Church revive her missionary awareness and commitment as we commemorate the centenary of the Apostolic letter “Maximum Illud” of Pope Benedict XV (30 November 1919). Its farsighted and prophetic vision of the apostolate has made me realize once again the importance of renewing the Church’s missionary commitment and giving fresh evangelical impulse to her work of preaching and bringing to the world the salvation of Jesus Christ, who died and rose again. The title of the present message is the same as that of October’s Missionary Month: “Baptized and Sent: The Church of Christ on Mission in the World.” Celebrating this month will help us first to rediscover the missionary dimension of our faith in Jesus Christ, a faith graciously bestowed on us in Baptism.

 “Charity impels us to go forth to the ends of the earth.” Our filial relationship with God is not something simply private, but always in relation to the Church. Through our communion with God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we, together with so many of our other brothers and sisters, are born to new life. This divine life is not a product for sale – we do not practice proselytism – but a treasure to be given, communicated and proclaimed: that is the meaning of mission. We received this gift freely and we share it freely (cf. Mt 10:8), without excluding anyone. God wills that all people be saved by coming to know the truth and experiencing his mercy through the ministry of Continued on M4

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his year, October 20th marks a very special World Mission Sunday, our annual, worldwide Eucharistic celebration of our shared call to mission. It takes place during an Extraordinary Missionary Month, called for by Pope Francis in honor of the 100th anniversary of Pope Benedict XV’s Apostolic Letter Maximum Illud, which emphasized the missionary call to proclaim the Gospel. During this month of October, Pope Francis invites us – all baptized Christians – to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ through prayer, meditation on the Word of God, and pilgrimage. We move beyond the typical “heroic vision” of missionaries and reinforce the transforming relationship between faith and the world to which we are all called. Pope Francis reminds us that we are each “Baptized and Sent”; we are all the “Church of Christ on Mission in the World.” I invite all of us in this Trenton diocese to take this opportunity to revitalize our ardor, passion, and zeal for the faith with loving missionary hearts. We can respond to our missionary call through charity, giving generously to the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission Sunday. Your gifts support and sustain priests, religious and lay pastoral leaders in more than 1,100 mission dioceses in Asia, Africa, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe as they proclaim the Gospel, build the Church, and serve the poor. And we can respond to this call through mirroring the loving witness exemplified by great missionaries, like martyred Sister Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN, a model for missionary witness to our faith and the Gospel, and a passionate advocate for care of our common home, and outreach to indigenous communities. As I thank you for your continuous commitment to mission, I share my personal gratitude for your generous response on this day, and throughout the Extraordinary Missionary Month, as you are able. Let us join our hearts in the prayer of our Holy Father for this special moment for the Missions: “May the love for the Church’s Mission, which is a passion for Jesus and a passion for His people, ‘grow ever stronger!’”

Dear Friends of our Mission Family,

orld Mission Sunday will be celebrated this year on the weekend of October 19-20, part of the Extraordinary Missionary Month 2019. The Diocese of Trenton celebration will take place Oct. 20 in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral at the noon Mass. Feel free to come and join us. Your individual parishes will also be celebrating during the normal schedule of Masses. As Bishop O’Connell has shared, participation in this annual Eucharistic celebration, during this Extraordinary Missionary Month, helps us answer our individual mission call to be “Baptized and Sent” and our journey together as the “Church of Christ on Mission in the World.” I ask your own help to encourage joyful participation in the Church’s worldwide moment for prayerful and financial support for the Church’s Missions. Pope Francis reminds us that we can respond to our missionary call through charity, and your support of more than 1,100 mission dioceses, in territories covering more than half the globe, on this special day will do just that. Your prayers and sacrifices will support priests, religious, and lay pastoral leaders who are proclaiming the Gospel, building the Church and serving the poor and most vulnerable half a world away. Their work and witness to Christ brings both practical help and God’s love, hope and peace. Your help and “love for the Church’s Mission, which is a passion for Jesus and a passion for His people, ‘grow ever stronger.’” I thank you as well for all you do for the missionary work of the Church each October and especially this year during the Extraordinary Missionary Month. Gratefully in the Lord,

Gratefully in the Lord, Rev. Peter James Alindogan Diocesan Director

Most Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M., JCD Bishop of Trenton For more about World Mission Sunday and the Extraordinary Missionary Month, please visit missio.org/resources for additional materials.

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2019 Awards

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ongratulations to the following parishes and schools that have the highest contributions to the missions this year. This is based on the amount they gave as reflected on the number of enrolled students. Thank you for your help and support.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: First place: St. Jerome School, West Long Branch Second Place: St. Benedict School, Holmdel Honorable Mention: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Maple Shade HIGH SCHOOLS: First Place: Villa Victoria Academy, Ewing Second Place: Donovan Catholic, Toms River Honorable Mention: Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville

TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS First Place: St. Paul Spanish, Religious Education Program, Princeton Second Place: St. Veronica Religious Education Program, Howell Honorable Mention: St. Thomas More Religious Education Program, Manalapan

CATHEDRAL TO HOST WORLD MISSION SUNDAY MASS The diocesan observance of World Mission Sunday will take place Oct. 20 at the noon Mass to be celebrated in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, 151 North Warren St., Trenton. Father Peter James Alindogan, pastor of Our Lady of Hope Parish, West Long Branch, and diocesan director of missions, will be the principal celebrant of the Mass.

ANNUAL REPORT CASH RECIEPTS Personal Donations $3,171 Legacies $262,421 Bination Stipends $37,290 Mass Stipends $9,725 Missionary Cooperation Plan $60,265 Society of St. Peter the Apostle $9,824 Interest $554 Mission Sunday Collection $185,805 Refunds of Expense $4,165

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$448,736 $71,323 $12,310 $7,728 $350 $8,214 $3,299 $551,960

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Father Alindogan took a joy-filled mission trip to three East African countries this past spring, sharing the news of God’s love with residents of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Top and bottom left, students jockey for the camera, while at middle left, Father Alindogan speaks with Tanzanian mothers. At bottom right, the missionary poses with seminarians of the Vincentian Congregation in Uganda. Photos courtesy of Father Alindogan

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the Church, the universal sacrament of salvation (cf. 1 Tim 2:4; “Lumen Gentium,” 48). The Church is on mission in the world. Faith in Jesus Christ enables us to see all things in their proper perspective, as we view the world with God’s own eyes and heart. Hope opens us up to the eternal horizons of the divine life that we share. Charity, of which we have a foretaste in the Sacraments and in fraternal love, impels us to go forth to the ends of the earth (cf. Mic 5:4; Mt 28:19; Acts 1:8; Rom 10:18).

THE MISSIONARY MANDATE A Church that presses forward to the farthest frontiers requires a constant and ongoing missionary conversion. How many saints, how many men and women of faith, witness to the fact that this unlimited openness, this going forth in mercy, is indeed possible and realistic, for it is driven by love and its deepest meaning as gift, sacrifice and gratuitousness (cf. 2 Cor 5:14-21)! The man who preaches God must be a man of God (cf. “Maximum Illud”).

 “Today’s rampant secularism … is an obstacle to authentic human fraternity.” This missionary mandate touches us personally: I am a mission, always; you are a mission, always; every baptized man and woman is a mission. People in love never stand still: they are drawn out of themselves; they are attracted and attract others in turn; they give themselves to others and build relationships that are life-giving. As far as God’s love is concerned, no one is useless or insignificant. Each of us is a mission to the world, for each of us is the fruit of God’s love. Even if parents can betray their love by lies, hatred and infidelity, God never takes back his gift of life. From eternity he has destined each of his children to share in his divine and eternal life (cf. Eph 1:3-6). This life is bestowed on us in Baptism, which grants us the gift of faith in Jesus Christ, the conqueror of sin and death. Baptism gives us rebirth in God’s own image and likeness, and makes us members of the Body of Christ, which is the Church. In this sense, Baptism is truly necessary for salvation for it ensures that we are always and everywhere sons and

daughters in the house of the Father, and never orphans, strangers or slaves. What in the Christian is a sacramental reality – whose fulfillment is found in the Eucharist – remains the vocation and destiny of every man and woman in search of conversion and salvation. For Baptism fulfils the promise of the gift of God that makes everyone a son or daughter in the Son. We are children of our natural parents, but in Baptism we receive the origin of all fatherhood and true motherhood: no one can have God for a Father who does not have the Church for a mother (cf. Saint Cyprian, De Cath. Eccl., 6). Our mission, then, is rooted in the fatherhood of God and the motherhood of the Church. The mandate given by the Risen Jesus at Easter is inherent in Baptism: as the Father has sent me, so I send you, filled with the Holy Spirit, for the reconciliation of the world (cf. Jn 20:19-23; Mt 28:16-20). Today’s rampant secularism, when it becomes an aggressive cultural rejection of God’s active fatherhood in our history, is an obstacle to authentic human fraternity, which finds expression in reciprocal respect for the life of each person. Without the God of Jesus Christ, every difference is reduced to a baneful threat, making impossible any real fraternal acceptance and fruitful unity within the human race.

THE PILGRIM WAY The universality of the salvation offered by God in Jesus Christ led Benedict XV to call for an end to all forms of nationalism and ethnocentrism, or the merging of the preaching of the Gospel with the economic and military interests of the colonial powers. In his Apostolic Letter “Maximum Illud,” the Pope noted that the Church’s mission requires setting aside exclusivist ideas of membership in one’s own country and ethnic group. The opening of the culture and the community to the salvific newness of Jesus Christ requires leaving behind every kind of undue ethnic and ecclesial introversion. Today, too, the Church needs men and women who, by virtue of their Baptism, respond generously to the call to leave behind home, family, country, language and local Church, and to be sent forth to the nations, to a world not yet transformed by the sacraments of Jesus Christ and his holy Church. The providential coincidence of this centenary year with the celebration of the Special Synod on the Churches in the Amazon allows

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me to emphasize how the mission entrusted to us by Jesus with the gift of his Spirit is also timely and necessary for those lands and their peoples. I am reminded of the words of Pope Benedict XVI at the beginning of the meeting of Latin American Bishops at Aparecida, Brazil, in 2007. I would like to repeat these words and make them my own: “Yet what did the acceptance of the Christian faith mean for the nations of Latin America and the Caribbean? For them, it meant knowing and welcoming Christ, the unknown God whom their ancestors were seeking, without realizing it, in their rich religious traditions. Christ is the Savior for whom they were silently longing. It also meant that they received, in the waters of Baptism, the divine life that made them children of God by adoption; moreover, they received the Holy Spirit who came to make their cultures fruitful, purifying them and developing the numerous seeds that the incarnate Word had planted in them, thereby guiding them along the paths of the Gospel… The Word of God, in becoming flesh in Jesus Christ, also became history and culture. The utopia of going back to breathe life into the pre-Columbian religions, separating them from Christ and from the universal Church, would not be a step forward: indeed, it would be a step back. In reality, it would be a retreat towards a stage in history anchored in the past” (“Address at the Inaugural Session,” 13 May 2007: Insegnamenti III, 1 [2007], 855-856). We entrust the Church’s mission to Mary our Mother. In union with her Son, from the moment of the Incarnation the Blessed Virgin set out on her pilgrim way. She was fully involved in the mission of Jesus, a mission that became her own at the foot of the Cross: the mission of cooperating, as Mother of the Church, in bringing new sons and daughters of God to birth in the Spirit and in faith. To men and women missionaries, and to all those who, by virtue of their Baptism, share in any way in the mission of the Church, I send my heartfelt blessing.

High School

SHOWCASE CAREFUL PLANNING CAN OPTIMIZE OPEN HOUSE EXPERIENCE As with any important assignment in a student’s academic career, preparation is key. This is why Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Trenton help assist families as they weigh which school is best for their student by offering open house sessions each spring and fall. To determine which high school best fits a student’s needs and opportunities, school representatives from around the Diocese say families should examine a school’s average class size, use of the latest technological resources, opportunities for foreign language instruction and adherence to a strong STEM / STREAM curriculum. Resources for both remedial and advanced placement instruction technology should be available, and the integral instruction of the tenets of the Catholic faith is crucial. Though enrichment and academic progress are paramount, learning also takes place outside the four walls of the classroom, Catholic schools say. A high school’s theater, graphic and performing arts; its music programs, and a wide variety of extracurricular clubs and sports teams can nurture students’ talents and help them spread their wings. The availability of parent-teacher organizations and social activities can deepen the ties between the parent and school. Active guidance departments, access to student grades online, and assistance with the often formidable college application process will assure a seamless transition from high school to college. Ask any student or parent: the four years of high school go by in a flash. In order to make sure those precious freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior experiences are most efficiently spent, parents and students alike are encouraged to keep their fingers on the pulse of a school’s offerings.

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Schools broaden horizons SHOWCASE through president-principal leadership BY MARY STADNYK Associate Editor

oss Fales presents two analogies when describing the president-principal model of leadership in a school setting. One is to liken it to that of leadership in a corporation, where the president is the school’s chief executive officer and the principal is the chief operating officer. The other is to look at leadership at the university level where a college president has a provost or vice president in charge of academic affairs, among other vice presidents. “In any case, the president has the overall responsibility to ensure the sustainability of the institution and to provide the necessary resources for the principal to carry out the mission of the school,” said Fales, speaking from his experience as principal in Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, where the model has been in place since 1991.

 “It is of paramount importance that the two people have a good working relationship ... they have to trust each other. ” CBA is currently one of five Catholic high schools in the Diocese using the president-principal model, with the others being Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville; Trenton Catholic Academy, Hamilton; Villa Victoria Academy, Ewing, and St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel. At the grammar school level, the model has most recently been implemented in the newly established Mother Seton Academy, Howell. The main reason a school would move to the president-principal model is because it allows for the school’s operational and educational responsibilities to be shared between the two positions, school officials said. In Notre Dame High School, where the model was implemented in 2010, Ken Jennings, who became president in July, and Joanna Barlow, principal, explained that while the president oversees the external areas of responsibilities such as enrollment management and reten-

education of the students in my care.” Mike Knowles, who became president of TCA following the death of Sister Dorothy earlier this year, said he believes the model works well in the fact that “we all have defined focus areas and a blend of educational and administrative.” One significant example, he cited relates to enhancing the school’s STREAM program in which he was able to secure industry partners to help underwrite the robotics program, “Project Lead The Way” and now the Esports competitive gaming program. “Working on conjunction with the principals, we were able to integrate this as part of our academic offering,” Knowles said. “This had a major impact Notre Dame High School staff members Ken Jennings, preson our current students as well as atident, left, and Joanna Barlow, principal, pose for a photo in September. Notre Dame is one of five high schools in the tracting new students to our school. We Diocese to implement the president-principal model of lead- recently graduated a cohort of students entering college into various engineerership. Courtesy photo ing programs as a result of all of this.” tion; advancement; marketing and communiSchool officials acknowledged there cations; facilities, and technology, the principal are times when challenges or even conflicts focuses on academic affairs and the day-tocan surface especially when there is an overlap day management that pertains to teaching and in responsibilities between the two positions. learning – students, teachers, management of At such times, Fales said, “It is of paramount the athletic and co-curricular program. importance that the two people have a good “The benefits of this model of adminisworking relationship and that each respects the tration [is that it] allows Principal Barlow boundaries of their respective jobs. and I to work more effectively and, dare say, “They have to trust each other,” Fales said. creatively, in our respective areas of leaderIt’s been 30 years since Villa Victoria ship,” said Jennings. “As principal, Mrs. Barlow Academy adapted the president-principal places all of her time and attention on the model in 1989, and the school’s current school’s academic and extracurricular aspects, leaders, Filippini Sister Lillian Harrington, thus allowing me the time and space to work president, and Filippini Sister Lesley Draper, with prospective families, donors, alumni and principal, are pragmatic when stating why the the overall mission of the school.” model works. In 2005, Trenton Catholic Academy “It is impossible for one person to be instituted the model with Sister of St. Joseph responsible for all of these areas,” Sister Lillian Dorothy Payne serving as president and two said. Sister Lesley added, that “the responsiprincipals were named, overseeing the Upper bilities of the school and furtherance of the School and the other for the Lower School. mission are shared so that more attention can “There are many responsibilities that come be given to each student and family. with being a school administrator,” admitted “The president can work on planning Anne Reap, TCA’s Lower School director. efforts to move the school forward while the “The president-principal model allows me principal can spend time working with stuto focus on my primary responsibility as the dents, parents and teachers according to daily educational leader in the school, which is the needs,” said Sister Lesley.

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SHOWCASE đ&#x;&#x2019;Ľ DONOVAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, TOMS RIVER

Last year, Donovan Catholic students were awarded over $22 million in academic scholarships to attend college, and 60 percent of Donovan seniors received at least one merit scholarship that exceeded the cost of tuition at Donovan Catholic High School. Parentsâ&#x20AC;Śmake an investment in your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future and have them be part of something special. We offer A-P classes and an International Baccalaureate program, as well as clubs, sports and other activities for you to get involved in and find a home at Donovan Catholic. New in 2019-2020, Donovan Catholic has joined with Catholic Relief Services to become a CRS Global High School. Through the vehicles of prayer, learning, action and giving, the CRS Global Highs School Program assists schools in forming internationally aware and globally responsive students who live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world. As more and more students recognize the importance of growing in international-mindedness through the International Baccalaureate program, Donovan Catholic has added two new courses to the IB curriculum: Environmental Systems & Societies and Mathematics Analysis & Approaches. Each summer, more and more students and alums join the GOES program (Group of Extraordinary Students) to build houses in the Dominican Republic and elsewhere. Global awareness is a priority at Donovan Catholic. Come and see for yourself. Rememberâ&#x20AC;Śhigh school is a choice. Come and see why Donovan Catholic really does make a difference.

đ&#x;&#x2019;Ľ NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL, LAWRENCEVILLE

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Notre Dame High School is an extraordinary place,â&#x20AC;? said Ken Jennings, the newly installed president of Notre Dame, a co-educational college-preparatory school in Lawrenceville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We take great pride in our challenging academic program, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re continually seeking new ways to enhance the student experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We already have a strong STEM program, our SAT scores are well above the national average and 98 percent of graduating students go on to some of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading colleges and universities, accompanied by millions of dollars in scholarships,â&#x20AC;? Jennings continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In addition, the school offers nearly 20 Advanced Placement classes, with a pass rate above 80 percent.â&#x20AC;? The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership will also include Joanna Barlow, who was named principal after serving as Notre Dameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interim principal for the 2018-2019 school year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parents want to invest in a Catholic school education because of the high-profile academics, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also looking for what I call the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;X factor,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Jennings said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anybody who steps on this campus immediately gets a sense of the Notre Dame family.â&#x20AC;? Notre Dame has a long history of fielding championship-winning athletic teams along with various academic clubs, career-oriented programs, creative arts and faithbased opportunities. Many students come to the school specifically for the exemplary music and theater programs. Additionally, its nationally-recognized service-learning program provides immersive experiences that give students first-hand experience with the community beyond the walls of the classroom. Ken Jennings invites prospective students to answer the following question: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where will Notre Dame lead you?â&#x20AC;?

đ&#x;&#x2019;Ľ RED BANK CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, RED BANK

Red Bank Catholic is a vibrant, beloved, Catholic co-educational institution with a storied history, an extraordinary spirit and a record of achievement in the classroom, on the athletic fields, onstage and beyond. RBC was founded in 1927 in the heart of the city of Red Bank. With 166 courses offered, including 20 AP, 34 honors, 11 dual-enrollment college-level courses, and capstone project opportunities, each studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule is tailored around their individual strengths and interests, and 100 percent of our graduating senior class continues on to higher education post-graduation. The vast array of extracurricular opportunities offered at RBC includes our 28 competitive varsity sports, our award-winning performing arts programs, over 60 clubs and activities, and our semester-long internship program, which 42 seniors participated in during the 2018-2019

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academic year. Red Bank Catholicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 750 students come from over 50 towns and 60 schools. They are young men and women of competence, compassion, commitment and curiosity and together with over 14,000 alumni, they make up the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Casey Family.â&#x20AC;? Find out why your student belongs here by visiting the campus at an upcoming Admissions event! To submit an application for admission, or to schedule a visit to Red Bank Catholic, please visit: www.redbankcatholic.org/admission

đ&#x;&#x2019;Ľ ST. JOHN VIANNEY HIGH SCHOOL, HOLMDEL

St. John Vianney High School focuses on educating the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind, body, and spirit. The academic programs offered include dual enrollment courses for grades nine through 12. Dual enrollment courses are offered in business, social studies, science, English, theology, art and physical education. These courses are taught on our campus by our faculty members who are adjunct professors for the participating colleges. SJVHS has an extensive list of Advanced Placement courses taught year-long under our block schedule, and we offer college preparation and honors courses in all subject areas. SJVHS has the Advanced Placement Academy and the Early College Academy. We have a fully certified guidance staff and well as two academic advisors to assist students with the academic journey. St. John Vianney High School has more than 35 clubs and activities that meet during lunch period and more than 30 sports programs. The majority of our athletic games are played on campus with parking for students and visitors. We have a newly renovated theater and a growing television studio which wirelessly transmits morning announcements to all classrooms. Students at SJVHS are dedicated to serving the community. Our National Honor Society, Catholic Athletes for Christ, Heroes and Cool Kids members, and Athletic Leadership Council are active participants in the surrounding community, often working in soup kitchens, collecting donations and serving the poor. Our senior Christian Service program allows students to serve others during the school day. The students and faculty at SJVHS are always striving to live the Gospel values and promote Catholic identity in the community.

đ&#x;&#x2019;Ľ ST. ROSE HIGH SCHOOL, BELMAR

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Inspiring JOURNEYS.

Class of 1968 Class of 1968

Open House Oct. 24 Check-in 6:30 PM - Program 7 PM 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Students

Proudly Educating Proudly Educating for Over Over 50 for 50 Years Years

Please join us! Pre-register at www.camdencatholic.org/OH

Save the Date Scholarship and High School Placement Test Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8:30AM Students must take this test at CCHS in order to be considered for a Merit and/or Arts Scholarship. Register www.camdencatholic.org/OH

Camden Catholic High School 300 Cuthbert Road,Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Conveniently located on Route 38 & Cuthbert Blvd.

Class of 2019

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 7PM

OPEN HOUSE Each year, over 250 students receive diplomas and join the ranks of over 17,000 Notre Dame High School alumni. Here, SAT and ACT scores are well above the national average and 98% of our graduating seniors place in the nation’s finest colleges and universities, carrying millions of dollars in scholarships with them. Attend our Open House. See where Notre Dame will lead you. 601 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 • 609.882.7900 •

Directory of Catholic high schools DIOCESAN SCHOOLS Donovan Catholic High School

Co-ed International Baccalaureate World School 711 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753 donovancatholic.org OPEN HOUSE: Oct. 3 – 7-9 p.m. / Oct. 6 – 2-4 p.m. CONTACT: Tara Mulligan , 732-349-8801 x 2425, tmulligan@donovancatholic.org

Notre Dame High School

Dynamic, diverse Catholic community Co-ed / college preparatory 601 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 ndnj.org OPEN HOUSE: Oct. 24 – 7 p.m. CONTACT: Laura Sarubbi, 609-882-7900 x 130, sarubbi@ndnj.org

Red Bank Catholic High School

A vibrant Catholic co-educational institution 112 Broad Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 redbankcatholic.org OPEN HOUSE: Oct. 6 – 2-4:30 p.m. CONTACT: Angelica Rocco, 732-747-5113, roccoa@redbankcatholic.com

St. John Vianney High School

College prep private high school, motto: “Knowledge - Commitment - Involvement” 540A Line Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733 SJVHS.com OPEN HOUSE: Oct. 19 – 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. / Oct. 24 – 7-9 p.m. CONTACT: Patti Gilmartin, 732-739-0800 x 155, gilmartin@sjvhs.org

St. Rose High School

Coeducational Catholic high school 607 7th Avenue, Belmar, NJ 07719 srhsnj.com OPEN HOUSE: Oct. 10 – 6 p.m. CONTACT: Maryanne Bedford, 732-681-2858 x: 709, mbedford@srhsnj.com

Trenton Catholic Academy - Upper School

Co-ed HS providing innovative and relevant curricula rooted in the Catholic faith. 175 Leonard Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08610 trentoncatholic.org OPEN HOUSE: Oct. 10 – 6-8 p.m;. Jan. 27, 2020 8:30-10 a.m.; April 2 – 6-8 p.m. CONTACT: Renee Rogers, 609-586-3705 x 119, rrogers@trentoncatholic.org S6 THE MONITOR MAGAZINE  October 2019

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Christian Brothers Academy

An outstanding Catholic day school for boys on the high school level 850 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738 cbalincroftnj.org OPEN HOUSE: Oct. 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12-6 p.m. CONTACT: Jennifer Maccarella, 732-747-1959 x 217, admissions@cbalincroftnj.org

Holy Cross Preparatory Academy

The only independent co-ed Catholic preparatory school in Burlington County 5035 Route 130 S., Delran, NJ 08075 hcprep.org OPEN HOUSE: Oct. 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6-8 p.m. CONTACT: David Moffa, 856-461-5400, dmoffa@hcprep.org

Mater Dei Prep

A co-ed independent, faith-based college preparatory high school 538 Church Street, New Monmouth, NJ 07748 materdeiprep.org OPEN HOUSE: Oct. 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1-4 p.m. / October 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:30-8:30 p.m. CONTACT: Jillian Chandler, 732-671-9100, jchandler@materdeiprep.org

and values, working toward a common goal. At SRHS we appreciate each other and respect the qualities that make us all unique. From the day a student enters as a freshman, they are known, valued and challenged to be their best. We are St. Rose! At St. Rose High School, our community of expert teachers and caring adults provides each student with an unparalleled educational experience. Students are known. Surrounded by peers with the same aspirations, students feel safe to take risks, own their learning and aim for their personal best. With the new rotating drop schedule, the sky is the limit! Students have elective options starting freshman year, and can build on their experience through all four years. From Project Lead the Way Engineering, to AP, to Project Acceleration for credit courses with Seton Hall University, there truly is something for everyone. Sports play an integral part in the educational program at St. Rose. Under the direction of its dedicated coaching staff, athletes are taught a formula that can be applied to real-life situations: they learn to plan, prepare, perform, evaluate, and give full effort in everything they do. Over 80 percent of St. Rose student participate in a sport, and we offer at least one non-cut sport each season.

đ&#x;&#x2019;Ľ TRENTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY, HAMILTON

Stuart Country Day

A Sacred Heart girls independent preschool â&#x20AC;&#x201C; grade 12 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 stuartschool.org OPEN HOUSE: Oct. 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1-3 p.m. / Nov. 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. CONTACT: Joseph Petitto, 609-921-2330 x 4115, jpetitto@stuartschool.org

Villa Victoria Academy, Ewing An academic environment that develops girls intellectually and spiritually 376 W. Upper Ferry Road, Ewing, NJ 08628 villavictoria.org OPEN HOUSE: Oct. 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1-3 p.m. CONTACT: Colleen White, 609-882-1700 x 419, cwhite@villavictoria.org

At Trenton Catholic Academy, our students receive an education that meets the diverse needs of the 21st century learner. With the inclusion of Project Lead the Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Computer Science and Engineering modules, students are not simply learning to code, but they are also learning how to think both critically and creatively. The Upper School at TCA also offers a blended learning environment where students may enroll in traditional classes and also take online classes in world language and Advanced Placement courses through Educere with a Personal Learning Coach.

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Seniors may take advantage of our dual enrollment program with Mercer County Community College; also enrolled as MCCC students, TCA students take English 101 with a college professor and will receive transferable college credits upon course completion, all without leaving the school campus. Also, students interested in a particular vocation or trade may attend Mercer County Technical School and receive transportation from TCA. In addition to our award-winning Athletics and Robotics programs, this year TCA will participate in the High School Esports League. As the popularity in gaming continues to grow, opportunities outside of being a pro player are being created for students. The High School Esports League (HSEL) is offering scholarship prize pools to help students pay for college. Trenton Catholic Academy continues to distinguish itself as an institution that provides innovative and relevant curricula rooted in the Catholic faith. We invite prospective families to come see why, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Great Day to be an Iron Mike!â&#x20AC;?

Â Christian Brothers Academy is rooted in a 300-year tradition of Lasallian education that was founded to meet the needs of those who had been left behind by society. This year, CBA will continue to emphasize the value of service immersion trips, both close to home and around the country. There will be seven to nine different overnight service immersion trips, including to the De LaSalle Blackfeet School in Mont., the LaSalle Educational Center in Homestead, Fla., the Romero Center in Camden, and a service expedition to the Appalachia region. In addition to the overnight trips, there will be after-school service trips throughout the school year including tutoring at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Asbury Park; mentoring at St. Benedict School, Holmdel, and Red Bank Charter School, Red Bank; the Street Corner ministry in Asbury; the Trenton Soup Kitchen and many others. These trips only further CBA studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pride, enthusiasm, appreciation for being a part of the Academy experience. This culture includes a belief that a CBA man is a man who rises to the occasion, whether in service to those in need, academic achievement or overall well-rounded development. The enthusiasm for service is evident each year. Though only 50 hours per student are required, the Class

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of 2019 recording 22,968 total service hours, an average of 107 per student. Â

đ&#x;&#x2019;Ľ HOLY CROSS PREPARATORY ACADEMY, DELRAN

Holy Cross Preparatory Academy offers a truly unique college preparatory experience. Our collegiate-style block schedule ensures students feel comfortable when they step into their first college classes. Courses are single-semester, utilizing extended periods and an accelerated curriculum to mirror what students will experience at the collegiate level. Each student is provided a laptop, allowing them access to class material online to enhance the learning process. Through partnerships with Rowan College of Burlington County and Seton Hall University, South Orange, HCPA offers dual-credit courses totaling up to 46 college credits. Our Guidance Office utilizes Naviance to help students through the college application process, and provides students the opportunity to meet with college admissions counselors during the school day via our annual College Fair and regular visits from universities. Outside of core course offerings, students can take a Continued on S11â&#x20AC;&#x201A; ď&#x201A;&#x2030;

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Curriculum rooted in the Catholic faith "Project Lead the Way" STEM curriculum for grades K-12 Academic programs to meet the needs of all students including Curriculum rooted in the Catholic faith advanced courses and vocational training "ProjectAbility Lead to theearn Way" STEM curriculum grades K-12 college credits throughfor partnerships with local colleges Academic to meet the needs of all students including andprograms universities advanced courses and Environment vocational training Blended Learning - World Language and Advanced Placement Online credits through partnerships with local colleges Ability toCourses earn college Robust technology, 1:1 student to laptop ratio and universities Innovative, modern learning areas and makerspaces Blended Learning Environment - World Language and Advanced Placement FIRST Robotics program participants CoursesHigh Online School Esports League participants Robust technology, 1:1 student to laptop ratio Full range of fine arts, elective courses and extracurricular activities Innovative, modern areas and makerspaces Award winninglearning athletic programs Located on 64 acres in Hamilton Twp. FIRST Robotics program participants

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variety of specialized classes including engineering (STREAM), forensic science, graphic design, and accounting. Visual and performing arts allow students to explore their talents in our studio, inside the dark room or on the stage. The proud athletic history at Holy Cross is visible in the numerous sectional and state titles lining the walls of our gymnasium. No matter what sport you play, Lancer Nation always shows up to support our teams. The HCPA community ensures that positive values and our shared faith are integrated throughout all activities. Teams and clubs regularly participate in group service projects, Masses or prayer services to bring our faith to light in every aspect of the HCPA community.

đ&#x;&#x2019;Ľ MATER DEI PREP, MIDDLETOWN

Mater Dei Prep is a private, Catholic high school located on an expansive 32-acre campus in Middletown. For over 50 years, Mater Dei Prep has attracted talented students who recognize the unique learning opportunities the school provides. Mater Dei Prepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relatively small size - coupled with its myriad and varied opportunities for academic, physical and spiritual growth - means all students have the opportunity to pursue their own

interests and dreams. Individuality is encouraged and supported by an engaged and interested staff. Mater Dei Prep continues to recognize the learning needs of all students including those with unique learning abilities.Â The Center for Achievement provides in-house instructional accommodations and strategies to ensure each studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s academic success is nurtured and met. In addition, this program comprises a variety of educational support programs for all students, including a writing center, math center, study skills center, and a peer tutoring program for underclassmen. Mater Dei Prep offers a large variety of college-level courses through the Mater Dei Prep College Advantage Program. The program gives students the opportunity to earn college credit through our partnerships with Seton Hall University, Brookdale Community College, and Rutgers University Prospective families are invited to attend Mater Dei Prepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Open House on Oct. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. and Oct. 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. For more information or to register for an open house visit materdeiprep.org or contact Director of Admissions and Marketing, Jillian Chandler, 732-671-9100, ext. 114, jchandler@materdeiprep.org.

đ&#x;&#x2019;Ľ VILLA VICTORIA ACADEMY, EWING

Villa Victoria Academy, established in 1933, is one of the oldest, all-girls Catholic schools in New Jersey. The mission of Villa is to respect the inherent

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112 Broad Street Red Bank, NJ 07701 Want to learn more? Join us on our Spotlight Nights October 16, 7- 8:30 pm - Academics October 23, 7- 8:30 pm - Next Steps October 30, 7- 8:30 pm - Athletics & Performing Arts www.redbankcatholic.org

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THE DIOCESE OF TRENTON is committed to the initiatives outlined in the U.S. Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and to its own policies and guidelines in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors. If you have been sexually abused as a minor by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, you can report that abuse through the diocesan

ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-888-296-2965

or via e-mail at abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org. The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to local law enforcement authorities.

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