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Seek the Lord
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e are only halfway through Lent, and retail stores are well into offering Easter candy and sales on Easter outfits. This is only natural. We all want to skip death and get to the resurrection. Perhaps that desire is even stronger in difficult times. And we are living in difficult times. In the civic realm, debates about political and social matters in our country (and many others) quickly become not only contentious, but uncivil and even hateful – especially when fueled by social media. Partly as a result, our leaders make little progress on important problems. At the same time, the Church continues to go through a long, dark night of the soul as we struggle to deal with the legacy of clerical child abuse and the lack of accountability for bishops. This troubled world could use some good news. Easter provides it, for the resurrection is at the very heart of the Good News of Jesus Christ. As St. Paul wrote, “if Christ has not been raised your faith is in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:17). Without the resurrection, in fact, there would be no Church. Only after their encounter with the resurrected Lord did the cowering apostles of Good Friday become the martyrs that carried Christ’s Gospel to the ends of the earth. As St. Augustine of Hippo put it, “We are an Easter people, and alleluia is our song.” At the Easter Vigil this year, we will hear St. Luke’s account of the angels telling the women at the tomb, “Why do you seek the living one among the dead? He is not here, but he has been raised” (Luke 24:5). In St. Matthew’s Gospel, this announcement is prefaced by the comforting words, “Do not be afraid” (Matthew 28:5). Hope drives out fear. The Easter story brings a message of hope for us today as well, as recent popes have taught. “To celebrate Easter is to allow Jesus to triumph over the craven fear that so
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often assaults and tries to bury every kind of hope,” Pope Francis said in his Easter Vigil homily last year. “The stone before the tomb shared in this, the women of the Gospel shared in this, and now the invitation is addressed once more to you and me.” Pope Benedict XVI struck a similar note at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on a pastoral visit to the Holy Land in 2009: “The empty tomb speaks to us of hope, the hope that does not disappoint because it is the gift of the Spirit of life (cf. Romans 5:5).” Hope always looks to the future. The message of Easter is not that there is no pain, suffering, and death, but that death shall not have the last word. That is why we have the centuries-old tradition of the egg as an Easter symbol. The empty shell of a hatched egg represents the new life that has come forth from it. Easter is the feast of feasts, around which the Church Year centers. Before the feast, however, comes the fast – the penitential season of Lent. The observance of Lent, during which the “Alleluia” is not sung at Mass, began in the early Church as the final period of preparation for new Christians being baptized at the Easter Vigil. It remains today an opportunity for each of us to spiritually “clean house” for Easter by prayer, fasting, and alms-giving. If you have not focused on Lent up to now this year, I invite you to do so. If you began with good intentions that fell by the wayside, I invite you to start over. It is not too late.
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stamos a mitad de la Cuaresma, y las tiendas ya están ofreciendo dulces de Pascua y ventas de ropa de Pascua. Esto es natural. Todos queremos saltarnos la muerte y llegar a la resurrección. Quizás ese deseo es aún más fuerte en tiempos difíciles. Y estamos viviendo en tiempos difíciles. En el ambiente cívico, los debates sobre asuntos políticos y sociales en nuestro país (y en muchos otros) rápidamente se vuelven no solo polémicos, sino también inciviles e incluso odiosos, especialmente cuando son alimentados por las redes sociales. En parte, como resultado, nuestros líderes progresan poco en problemas importantes. Al mismo tiempo, la iglesia continúa atravesando por una larga y oscura noche del alma mientras luchamos con el legado de abuso infantil clerical y la falta de responsabilidad por parte de los obispos. Este mundo en problemas podría utilizar algunas buenas noticias. La Pascua lo proporciona, porque la resurrección está en el corazón mismo de la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo. Como escribió San Pablo, “Y si Cristo no resucitó, de nada les sirve su fe: ustedes siguen en sus pecados” (1 Co. 15:17). Sin la resurrección, de hecho, no habría iglesia. Solo después de su encuentro con el Señor resucitado, los apóstoles del Viernes Santo se convirtieron en los mártires que llevaron el Evangelio de Cristo hasta los confines de la tierra. Como dijo San Agustín de Hipona: “Somos un pueblo de Pascua, y Aleluya es nuestra canción”. En la Vigilia Pascual de este año, escucharemos el relato de San Lucas sobre los ángeles que dicen a las mujeres en la tumba: “¿Por qué buscan entre los muertos al que vive? No está aquí. Resucitó” (Lc 24:5-6). En el Evangelio de San Mateo, este anuncio está precedido por las palabras reconfortantes: “Ustedes
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no tienen por qué temer” (Mt 28:5). La esperanza expulsa el miedo. La historia de la Pascua hoy también trae un mensaje de esperanza para nosotros, como han enseñado los papas recientes. “Celebrar la Pascua es permitir a Jesús triunfar sobre el miedo que muchas veces asalta y trata de enterrar todo tipo de esperanza”, el Papa Francisco dijo en su homilía de la Vigilia Pascual del año pasado. “La piedra ante la tumba compartió esto, las mujeres del Evangelio compartieron esto, y ahora la invitación se dirige una vez más a ti y a mí”. El Papa Benedicto XVI aportó una nota similar en la Iglesia del Santo Sepulcro en Jerusalén en una visita pastoral a Tierra Santa en 2009: “La tumba vacía nos habla de esperanza, la esperanza que no nos defrauda porque es el don del Espíritu de vida (cf. Rom 5:5)”. La esperanza siempre mira hacia el futuro. El mensaje de la Pascua no es que no haya dolor, sufrimiento y muerte, sino que la muerte no tendrá la última palabra. Por eso tenemos la tradición centenaria del huevo como un símbolo de la Pascua. La cáscara vacía de un huevo incubado representa la nueva vida que ha surgido de él. La Pascua es la fiesta de las fiestas, alrededor de la cual se centra el Año de la Iglesia. Antes de la fiesta, sin embargo, viene el ayuno – la temporada penitencial de la Cuaresma. La observancia de la Cuaresma, durante la cual no se canta el “Aleluya” en la Misa, comenzó en la iglesia primitiva como el período final de preparación para el bautismo de cristianos nuevos en la Vigilia Pascual. Hoy, sigue siendo una oportunidad para que cada uno de nosotros “limpiemos la casa” espiritualmente para la Pascua, por medio de la oración, el ayuno y la limosna. Si usted, hasta ahora en este año, no se ha centrado en la Cuaresma, lo invito a que lo haga. Si inició con buenas intenciones que quedaron en el camino, lo invito a que vuelva a comenzar. No es demasiado tarde.
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Everything will return to dust, except maybe the plastic “Everything around us, including us, will return to dust,” my pastor said in his homily on Ash Wednesday. The earth, we’re told, formed almost four billion years ago. It has been bombarded by asteroids, comets and cosmic radiation and has survived, one theory goes, at least one collision with another planet. Homo sapiens showed up 100,000 years ago, give or take an anthropologist or two. The Bible tells us in Psalm 90:10, “The days of our years are threescore years and ten…” so all we’re promised is 70 years with no guarantee of what quality of life we will experience. Seventy: That’s a seven and one zero. One-hundred thousand is one and five zeroes. Four billion is a four followed by nine zeroes. Our time between conception and death is short in the cosmic scheme of things. This presents itself on my bi-weekly trip to the wheeled recycling bin behind my house as I gaze in wonder at all of the paper and plastic two senior citizens used in a week. It’s staggering. Recently, Bloomberg News report-
ed that the Chinese, who have made recovering and producing consumer goods from our plastic and bulk paper discards into a potent industry, are running out of the need for American and European refuse. Chinese consumers are making enough of their own and bales of discarded American plastic bottles are being stored on west coast docks, waiting for ships that may never come. Our relatively short lifespans keep us from developing a truly long view. In my native Illinois and here in Ohio, glass companies once employed thousands. They made containers for all sorts of products. It was an industry that had a relatively low impact on the environment because glass is made from sand, with the most expensive part of the process heating the sand to its melting point – 1,713 degrees Celsius for the science majors; 3,115.4 degrees Fahrenheit for the rest of us. You can cheat that number by adding some common chemicals, but it takes energy to heat something to that temperature.
A glass bottle can be sanitized and reused. It can be ground up and used to make new glass or if you drop it in the ocean, it will eventually turn back into sand. Plastic, which is made from oil, is much cheaper to manufacture, although you also have to heat the oil and it can be smelly and foul. The trouble with it: It does not go away unless someone turns it into something else. You cannot sanitize it so you cannot safely reuse it as a container. And if you drop it into the ocean, a whale will swallow it, suffocate and wash up on a sandy beach, creating a sensation and a terrible stench, at least for a time.
Stewardship requires a long view – the ability to make a projection. Trained as a reporter, one of the most difficult lessons I had to learned when I entered the business end of journalism was to make projections. What seemed like a good idea today often would be a terrible burden one, two or even five years down the road. The decision to package food and beverages, make household goods and even footwear (like flip-flops) from plastic has created piles of refuse and fewer places to dispose of it. Recycling seemed like a great idea and it continues to work well in the metals recovery industry, but our short-sightedness in this and many other areas makes the stewardship Church teaching calls us to practice an exercise that requires thoughtful planning and careful decision-making. We may not be inclined to spend our three-score and ten making an actuarial exercise out of every consumer decision we make. However, the good Lord gave us an intellect and one area where we need to skillfully apply it is in stewardship of our earthly home.
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Get lit; raise the roof; hear the story; welcome them Quick, grab your phone, open your calendar app, and mark this date: April 20, 2019. That’s the date for the liturgy of all liturgies, the greatest and most noble of all solemnities: The Easter Vigil. I love the Easter Vigil. There’s really no better way to seize the Easter season then by celebrating the holy night that ushers it in. If you’ve never been, then consider this your invitation. Here are four reasons why you should definitely attend the Easter Vigil. Reason one: Get lit. The Mass begins with the lights out. The only illumination comes from a massive bonfire burning outside. Once the paschal candle is lit by the fire, its flame is used to light small candles held by those in the congregation. To see the church alight not by the force of electricity but by a holy fire is truly a sight to behold. This new light acts as a visceral reminder that Jesus is “the light of the world” (John 8:12) and by our baptism we “are light in the Lord” and “children of light.” (Ephesians 5:8) Reason two: Raise the roof. Once the paschal candle takes its place at the front of the church, the deacon (or priest, or lay cantor if need be) chants one of the most effusive and poetic hymns of praise in the history of the Church: The Easter Proclamation, or Exultet (after the first word of the
proclamation in Latin). The Exultet is beautiful, even alarmingly so, because it’s overflowing with praise and we haven’t even celebrated any sacraments yet. But that’s how special the light of Christ is. As the prayer itself says in part, the Easter Vigil is an opportunity to “raise the roof ” in rejoicing: “Rejoice, let Mother Church also rejoice, arrayed with the lightning of his glory, let this holy building shake with joy, filled with the mighty voices of the peoples.” Reason three: Hear the story. To make the account of God’s saving work more explicit, the Liturgy of the Word is filled to the point of bursting. Nine readings – seven from the Old Testament and two from the New – provide a grand tour through salvation history, as reader after reader tells the story of God working mightily to rescue us from sin and death. It is truly awe-inspiring to see the plan of God unfolding. If you’ve ever
wanted a birds-eye view of the whole bible, this is it. If you’ve ever wanted to hear the greatest story ever told, this is it. Be sure to soak it all in. Reason four: Welcome them home. It doesn’t take a lot of effort for you to attend this liturgy. You just have to decide that it’s a good idea. But, there are candidates (baptized non-Catholics) and catechumens (unbaptized persons) who have been diligently preparing for as much as two years to come, finally, to this grand occasion. You don’t put that kind of work in unless you desperately want to become Catholic. The Easter Vigil is the climactic point of that long journey. Knowing this, what kind of an impression do you think it would make if these precious people were to be baptized and confirmed, and then were to look out on a mere spattering of people? This year I challenge you: Make your church like the finish line of a marathon. Show the runners that we appreciate and celebrate them for running the race Christ set before them. These new Catholics are a gift and a treasure. Praise God for them! Greet them, get to know them, invite them over for dinner, plug them into whatever you do for fun or to grow in holiness. Show them that they have come all this way not to be stranded in a desert wasteland, but to prosper in a loving and enriching community of faith.
Masses planned for those grieving loss of unborn child Healing Masses for those grieving the loss of an unborn child, including to miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion, are scheduled for April 29 at 7 p.m., at four locations in the archdiocese. The Masses will be held at: St. Ignatius Loyola Parish 5222 North Bend Rd. Cincinnati, 45247 St. Veronica Parish 4573 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Rd. Cincinnati, 45244 St. Albert the Great 3033 Far Hills Ave. Kettering, 45429 Maria Stein Spiritual Center 2365 St. Johns Rd. Maria Stein, 45860
Family members or anyone who wishes to show their support are also invited to attend. A light reception will follow each Mass. Registration is not required to attend. If, however, you would like a keepsake candle to take home representing the child now entrusted to God, please register at www.catholiccincinnati.org/unbornloss. For more information, please contact Bob Wurzelbacher, director, Office for Respect Life Ministries, at 513-4213131, ext. 2624.
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What is dogma? It comes from authority In the case of a federal judicial appointee, adherence to Catholic dogma was criticized during the confirmation proceedings. What exactly is a dogma? Do other religions have them? A dogma is a belief handed down as true by an authority. We frequently think of dogmas in matters of faith, but dogma can also be philosophical or political. Various religions, including Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam, emphasize correct belief or understanding, proposing a form of dogma. But more so than any other religious tradition, Christianity is connected with dogma (and the related concept of doctrine). In the context of Catholicism, a dogma is divinely-revealed teaching that is proclaimed by the Church’s teaching authority (often called the magisterium, from the Latin word for teacher). Dogmas are the essential teachings of the Church and are often proclaimed by a council of the Church or by a pope when he explicitly states his pronouncement is dogmatic (as opposed to other kinds of papal teachings). For Catholics, dogmas must be
believed since they are of divine revelation, which is to say they are found in sacred Scripture or tradition (or both). These teachings are considered infallible and binding on all believers now and in the future; this is to say that the church’s dogmatic teachings are true and cannot change. Through the pronouncement of dogmas, the church witnesses to divinely revealed truths, but does not create these truths. Dogmas are always drawn from God’s revelation, and additional dogmas can be declared as the Church deepens its understanding of revealed truth. Many ask if there is a particular list of dogmas. Some theologians have numbered the dogmas of the Church at more than 200. They include foundational beliefs such as Jesus’ two natures (God and man), Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, the transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus at Mass,
and the bodily assumption of Mary (a relatively recently declared dogma). These truths taken together are foundational for Christian belief, but an emphasis on particular dogmas should not lead us away from proclaiming the entirety of the faith lest a focus on the parts obscures the whole. Dogma is frequently confused with other levels of Church teaching. Not all Church teachings are dogmatic. Though they are sometimes used interchangeably, doctrine is a more general term used to describe a wider breadth of Church teachings, not just those dogmatically defined which must be believed by all the
faithful. Not all doctrines are infallible or unchangeable. Put more simply: all dogmas are doctrinal; not all doctrines are dogmatic. Other Church “teachings” are not teachings, but disciplines or practices (such as fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday), which are neither dogma nor doctrine. In our relativistic culture, holding to any irreformable ideas, especially religious truths, has come under criticism. In separate cases in 2017 and 2018, Catholic judicial nominees were criticized for firmly holding and adhering to the dogmas of the Catholic faith. In these cases, Catholic belief was considered – at least by some – evidence of “extremism.” The dogmas of the Church testify to the faith of Catholics and witness to the constancy of the Church’s teaching. The culture may judge a dogma on the basis of what it says, but the Church has long judged dogma on the basis of its source. For that reason, dogmas need not align neatly with cultural, social, or political attitudes or positions since they rest on a higher authority as truths that God has revealed.
Being Pro Life: Pregnancy loss is a real loss She practically danced into the doctor’s office for her standard ultrasound appointment. When the sonographer placed the transducer (the handheld device that transmits the sound waves) onto her abdomen, nothing unusual was anticipated. But after some time, the technician informed her there was no heartbeat, and the baby was measuring the size of an earlier stage of pregnancy. The baby had died, and she left the office devastated and ill-prepared to share the news with her family. She is not alone. According to WebMD, between 15-25 percent of known pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage, and that doesn’t count earlier losses like an ectopic pregnancy or the later loss of stillbirth, which is defined as any loss after 20 weeks of gestation. That’s a significant number of people, and any of us could do a better job reaching out and ministering to these members of our congregations. First of all, pregnancy loss is a real loss. It is not a made-up loss, a half-loss or a loss only to those who having nothing
real worth complaining about. If we believe that life begins prior to birth (at conception in fact), then actual death can also happen prior to birth. Still, too many people don’t seem to recognize this loss, By and many parents end up Bob suffering in silence. Wurzelbacher How can we better support those suffering from a pregnancy or still-birth loss? First or graduation, cannot the parents of a of all, recognize that this is real grief. lost unborn child grieve the same things, Comments like, “Well, at least you now in addition to the loss of first steps, first know you can have children,” or “You words or late-night feedings? Rather than still have your other children,” are not thinking that the shorter the life the less helpful. Even something like, “At least there is to grieve, recognize that grief also we know your baby is in heaven,” can includes what could have been. sound more like a dismissal of the real What can parishes do? Be prepared to loss of watching a child grow up, than minister to a family who suffers a pregsomething comforting. Instead, be unnancy loss just as you would the death derstanding and listen. Ask how they are of an older loved one. Offer a memorial feeling. Do not tell them how they ought service. If your parish has a cemetery, to be feeling. Acknowledge that a baby’s reserve a special designated space for famlife, no matter how short, is equal in ilies who want to bury remains and have dignity. If parents who lose an older child a grave marker. Heaven’s Gain is a local can grieve the loss of a future wedding ministry that specializes in providing ser-
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vices and products for families suffering the loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth. They also provide one-on-one advocacy through a certified baby loss doula. You can contact them through their website at heavensgain.org. The archdiocese is also sponsoring a Healing Mass for all those who have suffered the loss of an unborn child, including ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion and even stillbirth. Whether you have experienced that loss recently or many years ago, or simply want to support those who have, please join us at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 29 at one of four locations. For more information go to www.catholiccincinnati.org/unbornloss. This is not the whole story. Please watch the interview online or subscribe to the podcast at www.catholiccincinnati.org/ Being-Pro-Life. Together we can help raise awareness, and continue to work together to minister better to those grieving a pregnancy or early infant loss. This is the seventh topic of a 12-month series, focusing on a different aspect of Respect Life issues each month.
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Brescia House has new mission The Brescia House at Chatfield College’s St. Martin campus is ready to serve the community and honor the mission of the Brown County Ursuline Sisters in a new way. “Brescia was a residence for the sisters from the early 1980s until recently,” explained John Tafaro, Chatfield president. “The remaining sisters that had been there have moved into assisted living, so we are ready to open the next chapter of service for the Brescia House.” Chatfield acquired all buildings and land from the Ursuline Sisters in 2017. The Sisters founded the Ursuline Teacher Training Institute to provide a quality liberal arts education to women joining the Ursuline community. In 1971, the public was admitted and the school was renamed Chatfield College in honor of Sister Julia Chatfield. Today, the college continues the Ursuline tradition of education at both the St. Martin campus in rural Brown County, and the Cincinnati location in Over-the-Rhine. “We want it to be used in a way that’s consistent with our legacy and charism,” said Ursuline Sister Patricia Homan, vice-president of mission and identity at Chatfield. “The college understands our heritage, history and legacy. Things are good hands.”
“Long term we may want to use it for college purposes so it’s not for sale, but right now it is available for lease for something that is consistent with the mission of Chatfield,” said Tafaro. The fully accessible building has 16 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and two guest suites on one floor, as well as a fireplace, a commercial kitchen, and generous parking. Tafaro said that there are any number of possible uses for the building, including a hospice, senior living or retreat house. “There is a chapel there, as well, so a religious community would be a wonderful tenant. An order of priests or sisters that is looking for a place would fit in wonderfully to our community,” Tafaro said, noting that the building would be available to all faiths. He added that the spiritual nature of the St. Martin campus could also help those in need at a difficult time. “The beauty of the building and our campus would be a lovely place for a hospice, so families would be able to say goodbye to each other in a peaceful and loving way,” Tafaro said. For more information about leasing Brescia House, contact Tafaro at 513875-3344, ext. 120. 2019
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Try a taste of Easter By Erin Schurenberg For many Catholics, the celebration of the resurrection of our Lord begins with a special breakfast and continues after Mass with a big family dinner. What is served and whether that menu differs yearly seems to vary greatly. Early Christian converts carried over the Jewish tradition of eating roast lamb on Passover to their Easter celebration. Referring to Jesus as the “Lamb of God,” also accounts for this food being the Easter mainstay food for many. Martha Queenan of St. Dominic Parish in Delhi was raised with certain menu customs passed down by her maternal grandmother. “Although this memory is several decades old, I recall that breakfast began with homemade coffee cake heavy on butter and sugar,” Queenan recalled. “Our dining table centerpiece had chocolate covered marshmallow crosses, home dyed Easter eggs and fresh flowers. While we didn’t have lamb any other time of the year, lamb was the Easter main course. My mother would talk to people who complained lamb was too strong tasting. She would reply that mutton wasn’t lamb. She bought ours from the local butcher and it was always delicious. The lamb was served with a fresh mint sauce. Up until the 1980’s my husband and I made the sauce homemade. Today, we still use mint sauce but we buy a grocery bottle version.” For more than 20 years, Dave Langen of St. Ignatius Parish in Monfort Heights worked in the family butcher shop with his brothers, Greg and Jim. The latter two continue to run Langen Meats in White Oak today. Their grandfather began his butcher shop in the city. Their father and his brother moved the store to White Oak in the 1960s. “Ham was the most popular meat the store sold for customers’ Easter menus, but rack or leg of lamb was often sold, too,” Langen said. His wife, Jennifer, took over the cooking when they married. Although she’s not keen on cream of mushroom soup, she is usually willing to make Langen’s favorite Easter side dish, au gratin potatoes. Langen can recite the recipe off
the top of his head: “Peeled white potatoes cut to ¼ or ½ inch thick, layered in a butter-greased casserole dish with undiluted cream of mushroom soup, sliced onions and shredded cheddar cheese. The layers are repeated until there’s no room left in the dish. Bake an hour to 90 minutes in a 400 degree oven.” “You can use low fat mushroom soup or dilute it with water, but it’s not as good,” he added. Traditionally, hams were cured over the winter, thus would be ready to eat by spring’s arrival. Another reason for ham’s popularity on Easter menus is that a ham will feed a larger gathering. Father Ned Brown, pastor of the Fort Recovery Catholic Cluster, which includes, Mary Help of Christians, St. Joseph, St. Paul and St. Peter, has a reputation as a good cook. His mother’s tradition was to serve Easter ham. Now Father Brown does the Easter cooking. While he might serve ham to his folks, he seems just as likely to improvise. Fond of using either his grill or smokers, Father Brown’s Easter dinner may feature bacon wrapped filet mignon. He learned to cook in the seminary when he was 23 years old. The novices came from all over the world, so the kitchen was almost literally a melting pot where dishes like paella were served. Today, Father Brown can make his own ravioli and whips up creative soups like bean, barley or wild rice without breaking a sweat. Lenten soup suppers on Fridays feature his clam chowder after Stations of the Cross. Father Brown has also put his cooking skills to good use organizing a prime rib dinner for 20 that raised $3,000, and $1,600 with the raffling of four different pies in a local contest. The latter pie coup was accomplished with baking help from his niece, Carly Dunlap. When she’s not helping her uncle create an unforgettable blueberry and strawberry pie, she’s the youth minister for the Fort Recovery Catholic Cluster. For 26 years, Kathy Nemeth was the food services director at the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati motherhouse. She managed a staff of 55 people, and they served an Easter supper to a diverse group of 300 sisters. Roast beef was very often the main Easter course, but with
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Hot cross buns and scones are an Easter staple. The pastries mark the end of Lent, and different parts of the hot cross bun have a certain meaning, including the cross representing the crucifixion of Jesus, and the spices inside signifying the spices used to embalm Him at His burial.
a fulltime baker, the Sisters could be sure holidays would feature a king cake, hot cross buns, or other familial food traditions. Easter doesn’t have to blow the budget. The director of Cooking for the Family of St. Francis Seraph Ministries, Jamie Stoneham, said, “I’m a huge advocate of checking out recipes online when
you plan for special meals like Easter. There’s a plethora of options, and if you put ‘budget friendly’ into your search terms, you’ll find people have done your work for you. Just keep it simple, and plan meals where you can do most of the prep a couple days to a week ahead of time.”
Here are a few links with recipes: https://www.bhg.com/holidays/easter/recipes/make-ahead-easter-menu/ https://goodcheapeats.com/budget-friendly-recipes-for-easter/ https://blog.mint.com/how-to/easter-dinner-on-a-budget-042012/
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Leg of Lamb Mint Sauce Ingredients: Finely grind up fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup Boiling water ¼ cup Cider vinegar 2 tbs Sugar 2 tbs Salt & Pepper Directions: Stir together until sugar dissolves. Let it sit for a while, then serve over lamb.
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Holy Week, Easter marked with ceremony, faith in other cultures By Eileen Connelly, OSU The remembrance of the passion, death and resurrection of our Lord is marked with special ceremonies, tradition and faith in other cultures, including those represented in the archdiocese. Lan Vu, a member of Our Lady of Lavang Vietnamese Catholic Community in Cincinnati, said, “We try to do as much as we would normally do in Vietnam. It’s a lot bigger than Christmas. There is much that goes on during Holy Week. We treat it as if Jesus and Mary are still with us.” Leading up to Holy Week, she noted, there is an emphasis on giving alms as a community activity throughout the Lenten season. “Everything has to do with the community,” Vu explained. “In Vietnam, we would cook and deliver rice to the poor. Here, we collect money and send it back to Vietnam to help the churches and people in need.” While the Stations are the Cross are a beloved Lenten devotion for all Catholics, the Vietnamese have an additional practice that combines ancient chants with traditional prayer. Before the Good Friday service, Vu explained, there are a total of 15 lamentations that recount the passion of Christ. They differ from the traditional stations, focusing more on what occurs at the trial of Jesus before Pontius Pilate and on the cross at Calvary, rather than what happens in between. “We want everybody to participate in this, especially the children, so they know that our sin caused this,” Vu said. “We have the knowledge that we are sinners, but that we’ll be forgiven. It brings into our hearts how Jesus suffered to save us. We are reliving His experience. We are reliving our faith.” During Easter Vigil, she said, before the lights come on, people gather to decorate the alter. “They bring out the flowers. Then the lights are turned on and we sing. It’s a big celebration. Easter Sunday is a day of joy and jubilation.” In his native Rwanda, Father Lambert Ulinzwenimana, parochial vicar of the Winton Wyoming Pastoral Region, said the celebration of Easter is “the
COURTESY PHOTO Women from Our Lady of Lavang Vietnamese Catholic Community take part in the Good Friday 15-station lamentation to mourn the suffering and death of our Lord. The white headband and outfit are customary to wear at the funerals of loved ones.
highlight of the liturgical year. You can see that in the preparations.” During Holy Week, there are long lines of men, women and children at every church ready to receive the sacrament of reconciliation. “Going to confession before Holy Thursday is very important to the people,” Father Ulinzwenimana said, noting that outreach to others also takes on special significance as Rwandan Catholics prepare for Easter, from visiting the sick to taking up collections for the poor in neighboring communities. During the Chrism Mass, commendation of extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist takes place as they receive official letters for their ministry. “This is something that is very important for the community. They really value this ministry.” In Rwanda, known as “The Land of a
Thousand Hills,” in nearly every parish on Good Friday, there are processions from the church to the foot of the mountains, with people praying the Stations of the Cross and the rosary as they remember Christ’s journey to Calvary. “We follow Jesus to learn from Him how to forgive those who have offended us,” Father Ulinzwenimana said. “It’s a day for spiritual healing, for people to share the stories of how they have found healing through Jesus. It’s a very holy day.” Holy Week is marked with additional solemnity when it falls near April 7, marking the beginning of the Rwandan genocide in 1994, and now a time of mourning and remembrance for the victims. “We celebrate more quietly. It’s a time to grieve and to pray. Many people lost their loved ones,” he explained.
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Father Ulinzwenimana said the celebration of Holy Week and Easter is particularly meaningful to the Rwandan people because of their experience of war. “They know what suffering is, so on Good Friday, they join in suffering with Jesus. But, the celebration of new life in Jesus also gives new meaning to their concept of life.” Easter Vigil brings peace and joy, he said, as people bring candles that are blessed during Mass and “find the light of Christ.” Many of the faithful then light their candles at home to bring that light to those who couldn’t attend Mass. He recalls Easter Vigil during his time as seminarian, and the scene of 200 men dressed in white cassocks, all gathered around the fire. “That really made my memories — the joy of the celebration, the beauty, the dancing and the drums.”
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CISE anxious to herald successful fund drive Success is not enough for the Catholic Inner-City Schools Education (CISE) Fund. But the organization that funds eight Cincinnati Catholic elementary schools will still celebrate the success of its most recent annual fund drive – the 38th – because its three-chairperson campaign leadership surpassed the $3 million goal by $300,000. Interim Director Mabe Rodriguez said attendees at the April 8 celebration at the Handlebar Lounge at the Great American Ballpark will hear many success stories, in addition to marking the record-breaking fund-raising effort, which was led by three women, each of different faiths, another first. Local businesswoman Kelley Downing, Judaic Studies Professor Arna Poupko Fisher and realtor Kim Vincent will join CISE supporters, staff and students in marking the event. The new 2019 campaign chairpersons are Ted and Peggy Torbeck. He is former CEO of Cincinnati Bell. “We want to tell a great story,” Rodriguez said. “When our elementary students go to our Catholic high schools, 73 percent of them go on to college.
That compares to under 20 percent for children from the inner-city who go to the public high schools.” Cate O’Brien, CISE program assistant director, credits Rodriquez for having “extraordinary vision. She has her eye on looking for ways to expand. She tells us there are 4,600 voucher-eligible grade school students in the part of the city we serve. She wants them to attend a CISE school.” There are 1,883 students in eight neighborhood schools that include 11 quality preschool classrooms. Some 95 percent of CISE students have passed the Third Grade Reading Guarantee and 86 percent of eighth grade graduates are accepted into a Catholic high school. Building on a successful past, Rodriguez points to programs that build “virtues and values,” support for the students physical (full-time nurse on staff) and mental health, and a focus on developing leadership. There is also a donor-supported math program being implemented, she said. “We are modeling on the saints using the Beatitudes,” she said. “But there is so much need, and we’re just scratching the
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Downtown faith community celebrates bicentennial By Eileen Connelly, OSU A celebration of 200 years of faith, community and service began on Jan. 20 as St. Xavier Church in downtown Cincinnati held the opening ceremonies marking its bicentennial. St. Xavier shares with the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains the honor of being the oldest Catholic parish in the archdiocese. Founded in 1819, the parish has grown under various patrons, in two different locations and in several sacred buildings. St. Xavier’s history is rooted in the faith of seven Catholic families who built a church to have an appropriate place to celebrate Mass and the sacraments. Named Christ Church, it was a small wooden structure, constructed at the corner of Liberty and Vines streets, the present location of St. Francis Seraph Church. In 1821, when Cincinnati was made the seat of a diocese, the newly appointed Bishop Edward D. Fenwick settled near what is now Lytle Park. Finding it a challenge to traverse the muddy roads to the little church, which had become his cathedral, Bishop Fenwick purchased property on Sycamore Street and had the building moved on rollers to where St. Xavier now stands. After Bishop Fenwick passed away in 1832, his successor, Bishop John B. Purcell, purchased property adjacent to his cathedral and established a seminary and college there. He brought in the Jesuits in 1840 to run both, while meanwhile beginning construction of a new cathedral at Eighth and Plum. It was dedicated in 1845 with the name St. Peter in Chains. The Jesuit church and college were then placed under the patronage of St. Francis Xavier, a co-founder of the Society of Jesus. Retaining its name Athenaeum of Ohio, the seminary moved to Price Hill in 1848. By the mid-1850s, attendance at St. Xavier Church had increased to the point that a larger worship space was needed. Construction began in 1858 under the direction of Jesuit Father Charles Driscoll. Three years later, Bishop Purcell celebrated the first Mass in the new church. Although a fire in April 1882 gutted the church interior and destroyed the roof, parishioners rallied and restored the structure. It has remained largely
unchanged since that time, with the exception of bold interior colors that reflect the medieval style of church decoration. Jesuit Father Thomas Kennealy, historian at Xavier University, gave an informative presentation on the parish’s history during the January kickoff event, which also included a ribbon cutting ceremony, historical displays and tours of the church. “Two hundred years represents a long time in American history and St. Xavier’s history runs the gamut with Cincinnati history,” Father Kennealy said. “I think the parish has served Cincinnati well and Cincinnati has been good to St. Xavier.” He noted that St. Xavier was very much a typical neighborhood parish throughout its history, dedicated to outreach, including offering a day nursery for working parents and operating a free parochial school. As people began moving from their homes at the base of and on the hills of Mt. Adams and riverfront development overtook the area, the parish evolved into the diverse community it is today. St. Xavier currently serves downtown, northern Kentucky and beyond, with approximately 105 zip codes represented.
“All are welcome here,” said Jesuit Father Patrick Fairbanks, current pastor. “People see this old, beautiful church and feel at home. We’re a stable and sure identifiably Jesuit Catholic community. We work Ignatian spirituality and the jewels of the exercises into our homilies to help people make a connection with traditional Catholic teaching. The availability of the sacraments and spiritual direction are a draw, too.” “We’re also a place for education,” Father Fairbanks added, making note of the classroom space in St. Xavier’s parish center, which is frequently used for faith formation and other activities. Renovated in 2015, the 14,000 square foot space is designed to accommodate large and small groups, along with containing offices, a library and kitchen. Details influenced by the writings of St. Francis Xavier were incorporated in the renovations and reflect his travels and ministry. Jennifer Thumm, a longtime parishioner who collaborated on the project, said she believes what draws people to St. Xavier is that “it’s a place where you’re not preached at. There are ministries to become involved in that enhance your spirituality, the opportunity to do
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research, get in touch with Jesuit spirituality, and learn to recognize God in all things.” As it has through St. Xavier’s history, outreach remains a focus, including jail ministry at the Hamilton County Justice Center; providing hot meals for Tender Mercies; and supporting its sister parish, Our Lady of Nazareth, in Lima Peru. The parish also has an active young adult group under the guidance of Jesuit Father Matthew Gamber. “There is a great army of volunteers behind everything we do,” Father Fairbanks said. “People here are very generous with their faith, time and treasures. We are very mindful of the many blessings given to us by our gracious God over these past 200 years.” The theme for the bicentennial year is “Remember, Rejoice and Reach Out.” Events are planned throughout 2019, including a Mass of Thanksgiving on May 19, at 10:30 p.m. Bishop Joseph R. Binzer will be the principal celebrant for the liturgy and joined by many Jesuits from the area. A major summer celebration, “Exultate in Artes” (Rejoice in the Arts), is scheduled for June 23, and will Continued on Page 13
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Jesuit Father Patrick Fairbanks, pastor of St. Xavier Church in downtown Cincinnati, and others gathered for the bicentennial kick-off Jan. 20.
Continued from Page 12 bring together local musicians and artists for a live demonstration of the visual arts. A definitive history of St. Xavier Church is also in the works and will be available in November. The festive year
will come to a close with a 6 p.m. Mass and social on Dec. 3, the feast of St. Francis Xavier. For more information about the celebration, http://www.stxchurch.org/ bicentennial.
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Father Richmond Dzekoe counsels a parishioner during the Encounter the Peace of Christ event at St. Peter in Chains in Hamilton.
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Panel promotes vocations to junior high students By Walt Schaefer Glenmary Brother David Henley recalls that it was during junior high school when he became interested in discerning a vocation. His life’s mission blossomed as he continued to remain close to religious through high school, and he eventually joined the Glenmary Home Missioners. Today, he is the missioners’ vocation director. Nowadays, young people have far less contact with religious because priests, sisters and brothers are fewer and are not as active in Catholic education where seeds were planted in years past. Brother David and others have launched a program designed to visit junior high groups throughout the schools of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati by invitation. The concept is to rekindle that connection between religious and young people at that formative age when seeds are planted in hopes of reaping a few vocations in the future. “We started in the fall working with schools in the archdiocese putting together a vocation panel of religious coordinators in the archdiocese to present programs to junior high school kids,” Brother Hensley said. “There’s a Precious Blood priest — Father Steve Dos Santos; and two sisters — a Sister of Notre Dame from Covington, Ruth Lubbers, and (Poor Clare) Sister Vickie Griner.” “It started as vocation directors working together to find a way for us to collaborate and promote vocations to the religious life in the schools in the archdiocese. The four of us put together a program to be used in schools to provide an opportunity for men and women priests and brothers and sisters to come into the schools. “Junior highs in the archdiocese are in the grade schools,” Brother David said. “I think we’re planting the seeds here particularly with junior high sixth-graders,” he said. “We would like to continue to follow them on through the Catholic schools over the next few years as well. We want to continue to dialogue as they progress through their educational years and keep in touch.” “Many are not able to see a priest
anywhere except maybe on the altar. We have been at some schools where kids said they had never met a nun before. These are seventh - and eighth - grade kids who have been in Catholic schools and have never had the opportunity interact with a religious sister, let alone a religious brother like me.” Letters were sent to all Catholic schools of the archdiocese in July and schools as far afield as Piqua and Greenville responded. “It’s a lot of time commitment,” Brother David said. “And, it’s nebulous trying to (instill a vocation) at this early stage, but the question-and-answer portion of the program is the most interesting. They get opportunity to ask questions and sit and talk with a priest or brother and asked those questions.” Depending on the size of the school, meetings are held in a classroom and, in the smaller schools, auditoriums. Sister
Vickie, who lives in a cloistered setting, “attends” via Skype on the computer screen. Brother David explained a key part of the presentation is sharing the many options within the archdiocese. “There are many different religious communities. We use a PowerPoint and videos of religious from our archdiocese, working in our archdiocese — the faces of people from here serving God.” The Church is battling smaller families and the many more career choices, he explained, and with social media and technology, there is much more clutter in young lives vying for time. “But, I think there are fewer religious out there because in Catholic schools, kids don’t get to hear that message from religious anymore. For me, growing up, I got a lot of that. We would come, and there would be a priest or brother or sister who would give a homily highlighting
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the need for vocations, trying to connect with kids in the schools.” “A religious vocation is a life option. Don’t turn a blind eye to it. Take a look at it,” Brother David emphasized. The group visited 13 schools last fall, and more are scheduled this spring. School officials have been amazed at the program and its quality. Wendy Schworer, a teacher at St. Michael SchooI in Sharonville, said the “goal was to just make students familiar with the fact there are so many different ways to become a religious and making them aware of the fact that there are lots of nuns out there, different priests and brothers. I don’t think our students even knew the difference between a brother and a priest, and we haven’t seen nuns in habit in years. There are lot of different ways to serve the Lord.”
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Class of 2019 prepares for ordination to diaconate Fifteen men of the archdiocese will be ordained to the permanent diaconate in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati April 27 at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral. These are brief biographical sketches for each of the men and their thoughts on entering their ministry.
Nathan Beiersdorfer
Steven Gregor Broering
Peter J. Caccavari
Nathan Beiersdorfer of St. Cecilia Parish, Oakley, has been married to Tricia (King) Beiersdorfer for nine years and the couple has two children, Mary Mae, 3, and Jude Nathanial, 2. He is the son of David and Stephanie Beiersdorfer and has three younger brothers, David, Brian and Richard. He attended St. Margaret Mary School and Archbishop Moeller High School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Cincinnati; a Master of Business Administration from Thomas More College; and a master’s degree in theology from the Athenaeum of Ohio. He was an airfield crash rescue crew chief in the U.S. Marine Corps and has also been the vice-president and CFO of
Commercial Construction. He is currently CFO at Archbishop Moeller High School. He has a passion for music, particularly liturgical, and enjoys working with his hands. “I know that God has been planting the seeds of this call since childhood,” Beiersdorfer said, “where my parish had an active deacon, Ray Burger. His presence at the altar and in parish life made a huge impression. Even when I was away from the Church, not practicing my faith for many years, God was still with me, protecting and guiding. When I returned, the Father welcomed me with open arms. I always knew I would be married, and once I was, God reminded me of His call to the diaconate.”
Beiersdorfer said, “Our pastor, Father Jamie Weber, is a tremendous support. Deacon George Bruce and his wife Donna have been perfect mentors for us. Deacon George was ordained at 42, like I will be, and they had two young children at the time of ordination. They remind us that this call is not a burden, but an incomparable blessing to a family.” Beiersdorfer credits his wife with being the greatest influence on his vocation. “Her tremendous faith, devotion to our family, and incredible work ethic are what make room for me to answer this call… She encourages me when I’m doubtful, challenges me when I’m wrong, and inspires me to be a better husband, father and deacon.”
Steven Gregor Broering, St. Sebastian Parish, and his RN wife, Nancy, have been married 38 years. They are the parents of five boys and two girls: Frank (Karen); Samantha, (Nick); Chad (Debbie); Maria (Mike); Adam; Ben and Alex. They have 14 grandchildren. Broering is a CNC operator for Excel Machine and Tool and has taught religion to high school seniors. He enjoys woodworking and fishing. “When most of our kids left home to pursue their careers, I had more time to do that.”
His message to those who want to find their own way to serve God is to discuss the faith with others, including teachers, priests and people who like to discuss converse on such topics. “For me, one of the biggest obstacles was not knowing exactly what I will be doing when I am ordained,” Broering said. “Don’t be afraid to take that risk, trust in God; He has a plan for you. If someone suggests that you consider being a deacon, discuss it with a deacon or priest, and especially, with your wife.” Broering said, as a deacon, he will probably follow St. Teresa of Calcutta’s
example. “She was very simple, profound, humble, prayerful. I’ve heard that when Mother Teresa talks to you, it’s as if you were the only one there.” Ordination ends the period of study and preparation which Broering has enjoyed. “I will miss the class discussions with our teachers, and my deacon brothers. I value the relationship I have with my deacon brothers.”
Pete Caccavari, Guardian Angels Parish, and his wife, Katie have been married 18 years and have a daughter, Grace and a son, Jack. Caccavari has a bachelor’s degree in English from Xavier University, a master’s and Ph.D. in English from Rutgers University; and a graduate certificate in lay pastoral ministry from the Athenaeum of Ohio. He was national dean for Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation at Union Institute & University for almost five years and is currently employed as director of Academic Affairs at University of Phoenix-Cincinnati Campus. The example of others led Caccavari to consider the permanent diaconate. “It
started with watching one of the deacons at our parish at Mass one day, and that made me think perhaps that was for me. A friend asked me if I’d ever thought about it, and I hadn’t even told my wife yet,” he said. Formation was a positive experience for Caccavari. “The fellowship with the other deacon candidates has been amazing. The faculty and formation directors of the Athenaeum have been so helpful. The couple who have been the deacon mentor couple for my wife and me have shared their experiences and insights.” His family also offered support: “My wife and kids have been very supportive through this journey. My wife was partic-
ularly critical for me to slow down in the process so I could be present to her and the kids but still be able to make it through the process.” Outside of family, Caccavari credits Deacon Bob Fey as an important guide, both at the beginning and along the way. “Ultimately, I have felt that God is calling me to this vocation, and He is the deciding influence.” Caccavari says the key for those looking for God’s will for them is prayer. “Prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament is very helpful. Some of my most significant moments have come at Mass after receiving holy Communion. Pray the Scriptures,” he said.
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April 2019 17 Brian Michael Caperton, Sr. and his wife, Carolyn, have been married 27 years, and have two children, Ashley and Michael, and one grandson. He is a member of All Saints and St. Vincent Ferrer (Kenwood Pastoral Region). His parents are Glen Caperton and Robin Boley and his siblings are Adam Caperton and Kim Dodson. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Thomas More College; holds a Master of Business Administration from Northern Kentucky University; and a master’s from the Athenaeum of Ohio. He has managed retail businesses for 20 years. He currently serves as the pastoral associate at All Saints
and St. Vincent Ferrer. Caperton had an uncle who was a deacon. “The first call I felt was when he passed in 1987. That came and went, back and forth, for years. When I grew older and as my kids grew older I started to feel it stronger again,” Caperton said. He approached his pastor in 2009 to find out how to begin and said, “It took a while to convince my wife. I started becoming more active in the parish and developed friendships with my deacons, which lead to my enrolling in the Athenaeum in 2011,” Caperton said. Studying for the diaconate can change a person, Caperton said. “Counting the time
siblings include Rick and Sherry Doud, Sandy Remley, Kathy Trout (deceased), Lisa Howard, and Lori Lane. The couple has two married sons, Nick and Ken. They have three grandchildren, Peter (deceased), David, 4, and Charlie, age one. Doud attended St. Anthony School; Madisonville; St. Xavier High School; the University of Cincinnati, where he earned a degree in information processing systems; and the Athenaeum of Ohio with graduate certification in lay pastoral ministry. He has been an instructor for Coding Boot Camp, and is currently employed Gregory P. Doud as a software engineer. “I had never thought about being a deacon until the day my pastor comGreg Doud of St. Columban Parish, Love- mented to me, ‘I think you’d make land, has been married to Cindy for 33 a good deacon.’” Doud said. “I was years. stunned! After a moment to compose He is the son of Roger Doud (demyself, I responded, ‘If you think so, ceased), and Margaret Doud (retired). His I’ll look into it.’ And the more I looked
into it, the stronger I felt called. Had my pastor not mentioned it to me, I’m not sure I’d be pursuing the diaconate.” Studying for the permanent diaconate has been educational for Doud. “I tell people I believe I’ve learned more about my faith in the last six years than I knew in the 55-plus years of being a cradle Catholic.” But it’s not without its challenges: “The toughest part has been balancing time in formation and time with my dear
that I spent in the LPMP getting ready, it has been an eight-year journey, and I’m a different person than when I started.” He is anxious to begin his ministry. Like his brothers in the diaconate program, Caperton said he will miss that fellowship the most after he is ordained. But he said he would also, “value the education and formation I have received from great teachers like Deacon Dave Shea, and especially the priests, such as Fathers Anthony Brausch, Ryan Ruiz, Paul Ruwe and David Sunberg.” He’s looking forward to the joy of “preaching and teaching the Gospel, especially to the kids at the parishes I serve.”
wife and family,” he said. Doud credits Father Larry Tensi, the pastor of St. Columban, with being his primary influence in this vocation. “I still believe that without his suggestion back in 2013, that I might make a good deacon, I’m not sure I would have pursued this ministry. “But I would be remiss not to mention my wife Cindy. Without her love and support, which has grown continually over the years, I would not be a deacon,”
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Gregg Elking
Graham Galloway
Gregg Elking and his wife, Deb, have been married for 21 years. They have one daughter, Gwyneth. They are members of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville, part of the St. Henry Cluster Parishes. He is the son of Nicholas and Deborah Elking; his siblings are: Tony Elking and Nicole Elking. Elking is a graduate of Saint Henry High School graduate and has a LPMP certificate. He is employed as a laborer and farm hand. He played on two championship football teams at St. Henry and doesn’t see farming as a job. “I find it easy to see
God in the midst of a corn or bean field,” he said. His diaconate journey began 14 years ago through a program called “Why Catholic.” “Through this program and the two facilitators of our small group, the thought of becoming a deacon entered my mind. I had a profound experience of God through prayer as a result of the Why Catholic program and the people in my small group,” Elking said. The six-year journey sometimes seemed long, but he took it “one weekend at a time.” For those discerning a vocation,
Elking said, “I don’t think it’s about us choosing to serve God. I think it is something we all do already in various ways. We serve God in our families, at school, at work, and in our parishes… Not all service is the same. When we are open to serving God, you never know where it might lead. Fifteen years ago, I would have never envisioned serving God as a deacon. But he had some familiar advice for those who are sensing a call. “Give it a chance. Don’t be afraid. I was afraid at first, but I then surrounded myself with people to help me discern my calling,” Elking said.
Graham and Marcy Galloway have been married for 15 years and have two children, Harlie and Grayden. They are members of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. Galloway studied media management at California State University, Northridge. Raised Presbyterian, Galloway said he is “one of those ‘on-fire’” converts that entered the Catholic faith seven years ago this Easter. “I married a wonderful Catholic woman. I had no reservations about agreeing to raise our children Catholic, or even becoming a member of our local parish in Anderson Township, as I could see the solid faith formation and values
she displayed as a Catholic,” Galloway said. “The Holy Spirit worked on me through the many parish ministries I became involved in and I’m sure I had many prayer warriors praying that I would become Catholic.” Galloway credits the wife of one of his parish deacons “for getting me to actually think about it seriously. She walked over to me after a daily Mass and said she had a strong feeling while looking at me from across the sanctuary that she should ask me if I had ever considered becoming a deacon,” Galloway said. “I immediately laughed and said that that was the fourth
time someone had mentioned that in the past two weeks. Her response: ‘Then perhaps you should definitely pray about it.’” “Discerning a vocation is about serving God and to serve others for His sake,” Galloway said. “I feel we often try to make things too complicated or public, when a small gesture or act of kindness is all that is needed. We have all kinds of examples in the saints.” Strong bonds come through formation, Galloway said. “I have developed some tremendously solid relationships among the other men in this diaconate class, over these past three years and am saddened to see the comradery end.”
Dave and Kathleen Harcourt of St. Clement Parish have been married 43 years and have three sons and one grandson. He is the son of Ray and Anna Harcourt and has two brothers, Ray and Dennis. He attended St. Boniface School, Roger Bacon High School, where he developed his lifelong love of music from playing in the band, and University of Cincinnati with a major in communication arts. At Sibcy Cline, he has been in industrial sales and management. Harcourt said he received encourage-
ment from fellow parishioners and from the parish deacon. He credits “all of the Franciscans at St. Clement” with providing the primary influence for his decision to become a permanent deacon. “Offer yourself to God in prayer and be open to listening for His response. Be patient and persistent. He will show you your path,” Harcourt advised. “Discerning a vocation is a matter of opening one’s heart to the possibility that you have been chosen,” he said. “God doesn’t call perfect men to the diaconate. If you think you hear the call, don’t be
afraid to answer.” Harcourt said, “Working at our food pantry and with Little Brothers has shown me that there are many in need in so many ways in our communities.” Harcourt said. “I would hope that my ministry would reflect Jesus’ ministry of service to those who are on the periphery of society.”
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April 2019 19 Michael J. and Mary Ann Huffman, members of St. Margaret of York Parish, have been married 37 years. The couple has three children, Michael (Hadley), Anna (Alex) and Joseph (Marissa), and four grandchildren. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Toledo and earned a master’s in communication at Bowling Green State University. He also holds a master’s degree in lay pastoral ministry from the Athenaeum of Ohio. He is employed as a senior subject matter expert, key retailing, at Kroger Co. Huffman credits the faith-centered life his parents provided, with his social, edu-
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cation and worship life all centered around the parish. “Throughout my life, there are several, who through a brief comment or supportive look, knowingly or not, were saying to me, “we need you as a deacon,” he said. Huffman credits his lifelong friend and priest, Father David Ross, with being the greatest influence on his decision to enter the permanent diaconate. “To those trying to discern the path God has chosen for them, he said, “Do something, even if you’re not sure. If God wants you somewhere else, He will redirect you, but don’t wait. “My wife, Mary Ann, has most in-
fluenced me regarding ministry and my formation,” Huffman said. “How to recognize ministry, what is best and right, healthy approaches, and knowing when to say when. She has been my balance through formation, and thorough out our married life. I would be adrift without her.” Huffman said he will miss most “those who I have gone through formation with. They are wonderful men. I will cherish their friendship and comradery forever.” Huffman says his greatest joy in his ministry will be, “Serving others and receiving nothing for that service.”
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Daniel W. Kahlig
Daniel W. and Juli K. Kahlig have been married 33 years. They are members of the Fort Recovery Cluster of Parishes (St. Paul, St. Joseph, St. Peter and Mary Help of Christians). Their children are Wes (Heather) and Kylie. He enjoys boating and water skiing in his spare time. He is the son of Don and Dolores Kahlig, retired from poultry farming and Fort Recovery Industries. His siblings include Pam (Chris) Fullenkamp; Dave (Marceil) Kahlig; Karen (Mike) Schwieterman and Doug (Barb) Kahlig. Kahlig attended Fort Recovery High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Dayton and a master’s degree from the Athenaeum of Ohio. Kahlig is a turkey farmer for Cooper Farms in Fort Recovery and works as an
engineer for Crown Equipment in New Bremen. “I think my calling to the religious life began years ago,” Kahlig said. “My four siblings and I grew up next to St Paul’s Parish in Sharpsburg. As a youngster, I remember having priests over for dinner quite a lot. “Mom and dad always told us that priests are no different than anyone else, they need friendship and compassion just like we do,” he said. “Priests like Father Charlie Mullen, Father Harry Cavanaugh, Father Ed Zukowski, and Father Milton Ballor became part of our family,” Kahlig said. “I remember Father Ed Zukowski’s homily at our wedding Mass 33 years ago. Father Ed said, ‘we always thought that Dan would become a priest, but the first time he looked into Juli’s eyes, we knew that would never happen.’ Father Ed was
the first person to suggest I might be called to some sort of religious life.” Another influence on Kahlig was Father Tom Dorn. “I recall our many conversations about the Catholic faith and how he patiently answered all of my questions.” “In June of 2013, I vividly remember listening to a podcast by a popular priest. In the podcast, the priest reflected on how his father had studied for the diaconate and how that inspired him to enter the priesthood. A few minutes after the podcast ended, Juli handed me a letter that had just arrived in the mail. It was a letter from Father Dorn asking me to consider the diaconate program. The timing between the message in the podcast and Father Dorn’s request to enter the diaconate could not have been a coincidence.” Kahlig said.
May married men become deacons? Yes. The Second Vatican Council decreed that the restored permanent diaconate could be opened to mature married men (or men over the age of 35.) In keeping with the ancient tradition of the church, while a married man may be ordained a deacon, he may not remarry if his wife dies.
Are deacons paid? No. The permanent diaconate, from formation to retirement, is entirely voluntary and without remuneration.
Michael W. Muse
Michael W. and Carrie Muse have been married for almost 24 years. They have a daughter, Lauren, who is 17 and are members of St. Gertrude Parish. He attended Montfort Heights Elementary/White Oak Junior High; Culver Military Academy; the University of Cincinnati, receiving a bachelor’s in operations management and management; the University of Phoenix, earning a Master of Business Administration; and the Athenaeum of Ohio, with a lay pastoral ministry certificate. He has been accepted to St. Leo University to begin a master’s degree in theology. Muse has held positions as a plant manager and direction of operations, and
currently is business manager for St. Gertrude. “I remember a couple of friends at the parish, including the pastor, asking if I had ever considered the diaconate. This was the reassuring sign for me to make the move forward.” “Father Jan Schmidt, our pastor at St. Margaret of York, asked me if I had ever considered entering the diaconate,” Muse said. “That was the first spark from someone outside of myself. I had considered the vocation for a few years prior. As I have moved through the LPMP and through formation, a number of priests have guided me along the way, including Fathers Jason Bedel and Andre-Joseph LaCasse.”
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For those discerning a vocation, Muse said, “Continue to pray to the Lord for His guidance. His plan for us is slowing being revealed, but we must open our minds and hearts to His voice. Time with the Blessed Sacrament in silent contemplation praying ‘It is not my will but yours be done.’” “I will value the time spent in prayer with my classmates,” Muse said. “Praying lauds and vespers together giving thanks while chanting the psalms has been truly a joy. Prayer is a very solemn time where 20 men (16 from Cincinnati and four from Covington) come together in praise and thanksgiving to Christ. This time has been by far the most enjoyable part of our formation weekends.”
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John O’Maley
April 2019 21 John and Joy O’Maley, members of St Philip the Apostle Church, have been married 44 years. They have four children, John, Ashley, Nick, and Annie. They have five grandchildren. O’Maley attended the United States Military Academy at West Point where he earned a bachelor’s degree in general engineering. He retired as a captain, Ranger, U.S. Army, and worked at P&G for 10 years. He has been the self-employed owner of John O’Maley & Associates, National Sales & Marketing Consulting Firm for 27 years. O’Maley said he felt a calling to the diaconate for the last 20 years. “In the
last six years, we moved to a different home and different parish and everything fell into place as part of God’s plan. The priests, retreats, crosses and struggles He placed in our lives lead me to the diaconate.” O’Maley cites Father Larry Tensi, pastor, St. Columban, Loveland, as a major influence. “He taught me my first LPMP class, “Liturgy & Prayer” and then he became my spiritual director.” For those discerning their role in God’s creation, O’Maley said, “Pray, go to adoration chapel often and listen. Get a spiritual director to help discern what He wants you to do. Go to Mass as often as possible. Try to surrender and turn your
life over to Him. Ask Him what He wants you to do and He will answer if you listen hard enough. Say the rosary often. O’Maley wanted to ensure he mentioned his wife’s role. “I married my high school sweetheart, Joy, who has been the joy of my life and my guardian angel, the most beautiful person inside and out I have ever met. She has taught me more about truly being a servant because she places the needs of everyone in her life (family, friends, patients, (she is an RN) ahead of her own. One of the most important revelations I discovered in my deacon training was that I needed to be a much better husband to her and father to my children.”
How do I become a deacon? Start with your pastor, who can put you in touch with Deacon Mark Machuga, director of the Permanent Diaconate Office. His number is (513) 321-3131, ext. 2641; or send an email to deaconoffice@catholiccincinnati.org.
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Charles W. Salway
James R. Strominger
Kenneth J. Wuebker
Charlie and Judy Salway of Immaculate Conception Parish in Celina have been married for 32 years. They have three children and one grandchild, with one on the way. He enjoys an occasional round of golf. He attended St. Thomas Elementary in Van Wert; Parkway High School, Rockford; and Ohio State University, where he studied industrial engineering, along with studying lay pastoral ministry at the Athenaeum of Ohio. He started as a carpenter, a skill he learned from his father 45 years ago, and is a construction project manager for the same company, Alexander & Bebout, Inc.
He is also a youth minister at Immaculate Conception Parish. “After being hired as the youth minister, Father Ken Schnipke C.PP.S. approached me about taking the LPMP course at the Athenaeum,” Salway said. “At the time, I did not know it would lead to the diaconate. After completing the LPMP classes, God continued His call for me.” Salway made the regular 2.5-hour oneway trip to the Athenaeum for LPMP classes to begin his formation. He had his pastor, Father Schnipke, as an influence and “my deacon mentor Terry Coleman from LPMP and plenty of encourage-
ment from others.” For those seeking God’s plan for them, Salway believes “a conversation with their pastor is a place to start. There are so many ministries that are needed in every parish. Your pastor knows what is needed and can direct you to get started.” “I am not sure where others may be in listening to God and His calling. Everyone hears their calling differently,” Salway said. I believe you have to be in daily conversation with God and ‘listen’ for His response to your needs. He knows what He created you for.”
Dick Strominger of St. Albert the Great Parish in Kettering has four children, Angie, Tracie, John and Julie. His wife, Jayne, died in January 2015. His parents and two brothers are deceased, but he comes from a large family of 12 siblings, one of which died soon after birth. He has 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way. He has held a master plumber’s license for the past 15 years after 30 years in the profession. He has trained as a director for the Rainbows for All God’s Children, a support program for children from single-parent and step-parent families. He retired in 2012. He began his vocation journey in the 1980s, he said. “I was attending and
became involved at St. Boniface Parish in Piqua. Father Angelo Caserta, pastor of St. Boniface, suggested numerous times that I consider the diaconate. I didn’t give it much consideration until 2003, at which time I began the Lay Pastoral Ministry Program. I had some issues and concerns along the way, and finally completed the application process for the diaconate in spring of 2016.” Strominger said the journey was difficult because he’s always struggled with academics. Strominger credits Father Angelo Caserta with being his greatest influence because “he is such a servant and so genuine. We soon became great friends, and he often invited Jayne and me over for
pasta (with plenty of garlic). “He never missed an opportunity to till the soil around the idea of me becoming a deacon. I would say that in the time I’ve known Father Caserta, he was very good at identifying potential in parishioners and encouraging them to get involved in the parish,” Strominger said. Strominger is approaching his vocation with humility. “I feel humbled that the Lord has called me to this ministry, anxious to get started, yet a bit concerned about it. I’m sure it’s not unusual for one to feel both anxious and humble, being in the limelight in front of the church community, family, and friends.” He said that having God choose him for this role gives him great joy.
Kenneth J. and Marianne (Teten) Wuebker have been married 30 years and have two adult children. They are members of St. Augustine Parish in Minster. He is the son of Leonard and Viola Wuebker, both deceased and his siblings include Jim and Ted Wuebker, Dianne Siegel and Sue Annett. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Dayton. He is the CFM at Minster Bank. “It has been a progressive involvement in various faith enriching experiences,” Wuebker said of his diaconate journey. “I have been involved with the Church and my Catholic faith since college by being involved with high school retreats at Maria Stein for a period of years. I was a high school religion teacher for Sacred Heart Church in McCartyville, and St Augustine Church.”
“I was also involved with Bible study and served as a lector and eucharistic minister at the church. This included bringing holy Communion and spiritual support to the sick and to those in nursing care facilities,” Wuebker said. “In working with the Church, there were several priests and individuals that asked me to consider the diaconate; so approximately eight years ago, I began seriously looking at the program. I completed the LPMP over a fouryear period, and three years ago started my study of the diaconate.” A number of people influenced Wuebker’s decision to pursue the diaconate. “It started with my great uncle, Father Aloysius Selhorst, who started me thinking about the priesthood when I was in junior high school. After my college years, I began working with Sister Rosie Monnin, Father Rick Nieberding, and Brother Ber-
nie Barga on retreats, which furthered my interest in the religious life,” Wubker said. “But Father Louis Schmit was the one individual who not only asked me to consider the deaconate but continually prayed for my discerning whether this was a calling by God. He has been my spiritual mentor through the deaconate process and will be one of two individuals vesting me,” Wuebker said. “The other individual vesting me is Deacon Hal Belcher, who was also very influential in helping me navigate through the entire LPMP and deaconate process.” Wuebker’s guiding reference for his formation would be the verse, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” “There has always been a desire to help and serve others, which fits well with the role of a deacon. The deacon is ordained for the ministry of service,” Wuebker said.
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Student turns CISE experience into bright future Devon Steinriede is about to embark on a dream come true to secure the education he so desires. Steinriede has been awarded Mount St. Joseph University’s Achievement Scholarship, an honor bestowed annually to one DePaul Cristo Rey (DPCR) senior who meets strict eligibility guidelines. He was chosen from seven applicants. The schools are both sponsored by the Sisters of Charity. It’s a “full ride” – tuition, lodging, books and all. “I want to keep in mind that I need to be financially stable. I may decide on architectural design because I want to do art. I don’t know if I want to be a teacher, but I do like graphic design or architecture, coupled with business or management. Career-wise, I’ll be versatile. I plan to continue working in college; I work a lot now,” Steinriede said. He attended grade school at Holy Family in Price Hill, one of eight schools supported by the Catholic Inner-City Schools Education (CISE) Fund. As part of DPCR’s Corporate Work Study
Program, he has job experience at Western-Southern Life Insurance, Home City Ice, Paycor, Kroger and, through his own initiative, washed more than his share of cars at a car wash on Central Parkway south of the high school. Steinriede’s sister, Salina, was in the school’s very first class. His brother, Jesse, is a sophomore, who also has an interest in art. “It’s a tremendous honor and I’m very proud of Devon,” said his mother, Eleanor Steinriede. “I have never been prouder of my kids, and I really believe God is the grounding. They have a focus and that makes them better people. I thank God for the Catholic schools in this city. I thank God for my children’s lives and the Catholic schools’ effect on them every single day.” “If it wasn’t for the miracle of Catholic schools, all of my children would never have turned out as well as they have,” she continued. “Only because of Catholic education have they succeeded. Holy Family was the best school I could have picked for my kids. The people there care. My kids have always felt respected, and Catholic education was a big part of that.” Steinriede’s journey to a college schol-
arship was difficult, largely because of his father’s influence on his formative years. “Devon’s father was raised in the poorer sections of Cincinnati,” his mother explained. “He had trouble with the law. He had drug addiction issues. He has been in and out of rehabilitation dealing with those drug addictions and everything else.. He is in drug rehab now and drug counseling and is working on getting the help he needs.” “In the middle of it all,” she added, “the children went through it, too.” Another blow for Steinriede was the death of his oldest brother, David, who committed suicide. “He was the main reason I got into art,” he said. “David taught me everything he knew in drawing. He gave me advice – just simple little drawings techniques – and got me to the point I enjoy drawing.” While Steinriede’s young life has been a rocky road, he has persevered – his Catholic faith and education the catalyst. “Devon has wanted to attend the Mount since his freshman year at DePaul Cristo Rey and is interested in studying art. While persevering through his studies and overcoming academic challenges as a
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them to health. It’s a miraculous thing to see.” It was the success of the St. Joseph Nutrition Center that led Cross Catholic Outreach to launch a national campaign in Catholic newspapers to bring awareness to the issue of infant mortality and the value of Catholic missions serving vulnerable children (see story on opposite page). “Many American Catholics want to reach out to these suffering infants, but they didn’t know how,” Cavnar explained. “Our goal is to link these generous people with Catholic missions in need of funding and resources. There are many priests, nuns and Catholic lay leaders serving overseas who want to be a part of the solution, but they need regular supplies of food and medicines to sustain their outreaches. American Catholics can join Cross Catholic Outreach and supply that aid.” Among the Catholic missions Cross hopes to fund in 2018 is a program established to provide 24-hour care to at-risk babies in Ecuador. The program, run by nuns and volunteers, has requested food and medicines, and if American Catholics respond to Cross Catholic Outreach’s appeal on their behalf, the charity can supply both. “With just a little help, overseas missions serving infants and toddlers can achieve great things,” Cavnar said. “We just need to supply the food and other resources they need to succeed. Surely, we can work together to support them and bless these precious babies.”
The impact relief efforts have on babies and toddlers is nothing short of miraculous. Infants rescued from remote villages enter the mission weak and emaciated, but nutritious food and loving care restores their health and transforms their lives. Readers interested in supporting Cross Catholic Outreach can use the brochure inserted in this issue or send tax-deductible gifts to: Cross Catholic Outreach, Dept. AC01432, PO Box 97168, Washington DC 20090-7168. The ministry has a special
need for partners willing to make gifts on a monthly basis. Use the inserted brochure to become a Mission Partner or write Monthly Mission Partner on mailed checks to be contacted about setting up those arrangements.
Cross Catholic Outreach Endorsed by More Than 100 Bishops, Archbishops Cross Catholic Outreach’s range of relief work to help the poor overseas continues to be recognized by a growing number of Catholic leaders in the U.S. and abroad. “We’ve received more than 100 endorsements from bishops and archbishops,” explained Jim Cavnar, president of Cross Catholic Outreach (CCO). “They’re moved by the fact that we’ve launched outreaches in almost 40 countries and have undertaken a variety of projects — everything from feeding the hungry and housing the homeless to supplying safe water and supporting educational opportunities for the poorest of the poor. The bishops have also been impressed by Cross Catholic Outreach’s direct and meaningful response to emergency situations, most recently by providing food, medicines and other resources to partners in Haiti, El Salvador and areas of Belize impacted by natural disasters.” Archbishop Thomas Rodi of Mobile, Alabama, supported this mission in a recent endorsement, writing: “It is a privilege for me to support Cross Catholic Outreach. This organization funds
ministries to our neighbors in need in Africa, Asia, Central and South America, and the Pacific. Through the generosity of so many, the love of God is made visible to many who are coping with the most difficult of daily living conditions.” In addition to praising CCO’s accomplishments, many of the bishops and archbishops are encouraged that Pontifical canonical status was conferred on the charity in September 2015, granting it approval as an official Catholic organization. This allows CCO to participate in the mission of the Church and to give a concrete witness to Gospel Charity, in collaboration with the Holy Father. “Your work with the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development is a strong endorsement of your partnership with the work of the Universal Church,” Archbishop Cordileone of San Francisco said. “By providing hope to the faithful overseas by feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, delivering medical relief to the sick, shelter to the homeless, and through self-help projects, you are embodying the Papal Encyclical Deus Caritas Est.”
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Cross Catholic Outreach Launches National Campaign to Rescue Infants in Dire Need The fate of infants in the developing countries of the world touches everyone’s heart. Babies are fragile and innocent. Their needs are great and their reliance on others is high. When we learn about serious poverty devastating a community or hear about a hurricane or other natural disaster, our first thoughts fly to the needs of infants and of the heartbroken parents struggling to care for them. Catholic leaders serving in places like Haiti, Guatemala, Ecuador, Bolivia, Ethiopia and Kenya have the same reaction. Catholic doctors working there do too. Both are eager to address the terrible suffering they encounter in the communities around them, but without financial help from American Catholics, their tireless efforts can only take them so far. By asking for our help, these priests, nuns and medical professionals are hoping and praying a collaborative intervention can be arranged that will save lives and restore the joys of childhood to those in desperate need. “In Christ’s name and for His glory, we all want to see the at-risk infants rescued and restored. We want their faces chubby with baby fat; we want their eyes to sparkle with curiosity; we want to see them chortle and giggle. In short, we want them and their parents to experience the same happiness and healthiness our own families enjoy,” explained James Cavnar, president of Cross Catholic Outreach, a U.S.-based charity established to empower Catholic missions overseas. For more than 17 years, Cross Catholic Outreach has worked to supply the material aid missionaries need to operate their outreaches among the poor. This spring, Cross Catholic Outreach has turned its attention to a special need — impoverished infants — and the charity is seeking public support for four Catholic programs serving the poor in Latin America and Africa. According to Cavnar, this special effort could be characterized as a life-or-death rescue plan. “The fact that I call our objective a rescue plan may seem like an overstatement, but frankly, it only begins to express the urgency of this need. Many American Catholics have never seen the terrible conditions the poor face in these developing countries, but I can assure you — the situation is extreme and lives are at stake. Without the help of Catholic missions and without the intervention of doctors who serve in these impoverished areas, children and parents will suffer.” The outreaches Cavnar and Cross Catholic Outreach are highlighting serve infants in three key ways. They supply food to stave off malnutrition, address serious medical needs, and ensure infants receive compassionate daily care. If the charity gets support from Catholic
The St. Raphael Dispensary (above) serves impoverished families in the Diocese of Kitale, Kenya. With help from Cross Catholic Outreach, its facilities and staff can have an even greater impact in the community, ensuring at-risk infants and toddlers get proper nutrition and care. donors in America, they hope to meet the needs of hundreds of infants and toddlers being cared for by Catholic dioceses, Catholic laywomen, the Daughters of Charity and the Brothers of Good Works. The Daughters of Charity’s efforts include an outreach in Ecuador that provides a safe haven to infants who have been abandoned or abused. In Bolivia, another Catholic mission takes on an even more challenging task. It provides loving care to babies who are linked to rape or incest, and thereby ostracized by most. St. Gabriel Catholic Health Center in Ethiopia serves yet another vulnerable group — at-risk pregnant woman and infants in their vulnerable first months. The Brothers of Good Works established the center to reduce the number of maternal and infant deaths in Ethiopia’s capital city and to provide living examples of the Catholic faith. They have requested help to fund medical supplies and medicine to ensure women and infants in
desperate need can be treated at no charge, and Cross Catholic will use donations to provide for that specific need, protecting the vulnerable and restoring hope. “Missions like these manifest a core Catholic value — that life is sacred; that
every person is worthy of dignity,” explained Cavnar. “To have an even greater impact, we encourage people to become Mission Partners and contribute a set amount monthly. Those gifts are particularly helpful to our Catholic partners overseas.”
How to Help To fund Cross Catholic Outreach’s effort to help the poor worldwide, use the postage-paid brochure inserted in this newspaper or mail your gift to Cross Catholic Outreach, Dept. AC01432, PO Box 97168, Washington DC 20090-7168. The brochure also includes instructions on becoming a Mission Partner and making a regular monthly donation to this cause. If you identify a specific aid project with your gift, 100% of the proceeds will be restricted to be used for that specific project. However, if more is raised for the project than needed, funds will be redirected to other urgent needs in the ministry.
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USCCB sends bishops to listen to racism experience in archdiocese By Steve Trosley More than 300 people gathered at University of Dayton March 8 to join bishops from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in a listening exercise designed to focus on the issue of racism. The session was sponsored by the USCCB, Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the University. “When I was recruiting people to share their witness, they asked, ‘Will this be a serious conversation?’ I can assure you, yes, this will be serious,” said Deacon Royce Winters, director, African American Catholic Ministries. “The model for this effort,” said Bishop Shelton J Fabre, chairman of the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee on Racism, “is to listen and to dialogue. Bishop Fabre spoke with media representatives before the session and emphasized that the work of his committee rose “from the rise in
racial unrest and the rise in the intensity of political discourse.” Bishop Fabre said his hope was that the bishops would take what they heard from those who had experienced racism in their lives and encourage parish communities to become places of discussion about human dignity. He said that as people develop trust in each other in oneon-one encounters – “parishes can engender that” – and then count on the Holy Spirit and the sacraments of the church to bring healing. “This has to happen one person at a time,” he said. “Conversion is a journey and a process. “People have been hurt,” Bishop Fabre said of those who might reject the message of the pastoral letter. “We must respond to that. We must each examine our own minds and hearts. We must ask ourselves how we are dealing with racism on a personal level.” Archbishop of Cincinnati Dennis M. Schnurr was introduced and assured the audience of the USCCB’s commitment
to developing an action plan for dealing with racism through the pastoral letter. “Our vote on the pastoral letter was 241-3 in favor and I can assure you as a person with many years’ experience with the USCCB that we don’t see such overwhelming votes with most issues.” Bishop Fabre said in his opening comments that the Catholic bishops understand that a pastoral letter “Won’t undo the trauma people have suffered because of racism and it won’t stop stray bullets…” But he said the bitterness and anger after many incidents like the one in Ferguson, Mo., and the inflammatory comments in public discussion and in social media showed a need for teaching Catholics to confront racism. About two dozen individuals came to the lectern to share their personal experience with racism. However, the bishops requested that the speakers not be identified or quoted. Bishop Fabre said the bishops would
take the information gathered at the listening sessions to help forge a plan for Catholic action on eradicating racism.
What Is Racism? Racism arises when - either consciously or unconsciously - a person holds that his or her own race or ethnicity is superior, and therefore judges persons of other races or ethnicities as inferior and unworthy of equal regard. When this conviction or attitude leads individuals or groups to exclude, ridicule, mistreat, or unjustly discriminate against persons on the basis of their race or ethnicity, it is sinful. Racist acts are sinful because they violate
justice. They reveal a failure to acknowledge the human dignity of the persons offended, to recognize them as the neighbors Christ calls us to love (Matthew 22:39). Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love,” A pastoral letter “against racism.” ©2018 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
To Learn More See the USCCB website section on racism at http://usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/racism/index.cfm See the Archdiocese of Cincinnati African-American Catholic Ministries website at http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/ministries-offices/african-american-pastoral-ministries/
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Rite of Election gathers faithful preparing to join Church The Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrated the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion in Cincinnati and Dayton on March 10 with those who will be welcomed into the Catholic faith at Easter. Father Jan Schmidt presided at the celebrations at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, with Bishop Joseph R. Binzer presiding at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Dayton. The Rite of Election brings together those seeking to receive the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil, while the Call to Continuing Conversion is celebrated with those seeking reception into the full communion of the Church, along with Catholics who are completing their initiation through the sacraments of confirmation and Eucharist. Celebrated annually in churches and cathedrals worldwide on the first Sunday of Lent, the Rite of Election formally acknowledges the readiness of catechumens preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation — baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist — at the Easter Vigil. The term “election” refers to God
choosing the catechumens for membership in Christ’s Body. During this public celebration, the Church judges their
readiness and affirms their intention to advance toward receiving the Easter sacraments.
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COURTESY PHOTO The winners from St. Helen School are pictured. Front row, from left, sixth graders Sophia Miller (first place), Noah Remy (second place) and Matis Basto (third place). Middle row, from left, seventh graders Shaina Beam (first place), Sarah Rabadi (second place) and Madelyn Smith (third place). Back row, from left, John Griffin, eighth graders Jasmine Buschur (first place), Gwen Leaman (second place), Shae Trauthwein (third place) and Principal Christine Walters.
The winners of the 2018 Vocational Essay contest were announced during Catholic Schools Week, marked Jan. 27 to Feb. 2. The 120 winning essays were chosen from 1,400 submissions from students in grades three to eight, representing 11 of the Catholic elementary schools in the Dayton Deanery. The essays were graded and ranked by three deacons from the archdiocese and the wife of the contest’s originator, Sue Schiller. The school principals and a representative from the Vocational Essay Contest sponsor, the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Breslin Council 14995 at St Charles Borromeo, Kettering, presented the winners with a Certificate of Achievement at their school assemblies. The contest topic was “Diary/Journal:
What would a day in the life of a priest, religious brother or sister look like? What is appealing to you about this lifestyle?” The participating schools were Ascension, Bishop Leibold, Incarnation, Mother Brunner, Our Lady of the Rosary, St. Albert the Great, St. Anthony, St. Brigid, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Christopher, St. Helen and St. Peter. This is the seventh year for the contest. The Knights of Columbus congratulate the participants and the winners from all the schools and extend a sincere thank you to the principals, teachers and the religious volunteers who made the program a rousing success. The topic for next year’s contest will be announced to the schools in September.
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Resurrection is meant for each of us By Jeanne Hunt Have you ever had a personal resurrection? You know the feeling: It seems all is lost and there is no hope. It is like you are dead to happiness, joy, a fulfilling future. Then, very slowly things start to change and life returns, joy returns, and there is hope once more. Whether we realized it at the time, we can look back and see that God was right in the middle of our horrible life bringing us through it to a new life. This Easter season seems to be the perfect time to think about this, to realize that resurrection wasn’t just Christ’s moment, it is meant for each of us through the risen Christ. What is essential is to believe in resurrection because most often rising from ashes will means letting go of what was and embracing what is. We all have our stories of life’s tough times. I think of a wonderful wife and mother whose 30-year marriage ended when the love of her life left her. The
young medical intern who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The engineer who was forced to retire from the work he loved. Or perhaps we think of smaller deaths: arthritic By joints that limit our mobility, Jeanne a college student who flunks out of school, the death of our Hunt faithful family pet. Each of us can tell a story of life’s dark moments. of God to fit what is really needed to It helps to see these events through bring us from death to new life. God’s eyes. We have no idea for what Does all this sound a little too deep we are being prepared. When darkness for our simple souls? Well, think of it hits, we have only a partial understandthis way: our purposes are always being of what is happening. Beneath the yond the end we figured. That is where surface of events, we are participating resurrection begins. Think of those times in God’s greater design. Our trial has a when our sadness turned to joy, our perdeeper purpose to promote or enable a sonal resurrection stories. All too often, grandeur beyond our vision. While we the happy ending we wanted is different see things in terms of our plans and in- than God’s. It seems that what we may tentions, we have all lived long enough have thought we wanted is not at all to realize that what we expected was what we really needed. changed. Our limited view of hopes It is in the surrender to God’s version and intentions are altered by the hand of a happy ending that we are changed
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New marriage preparation program introduced to Archdiocesan Pastoral Council By Steve Trosley The process of preparing young couples for marriage in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is undergoing a profound and enriching change, according to Daniel Thimons, director of the Office for Marriage and Family Life. The new program, “Genesis,� will focus on Pope Francis’ goal of preventing “the increase of invalid marriage celebrations� in the Catholic Church, Thimons said. It also follows the guidance of Cardinal Robert Sarah, a Guinean prelate of the church. A cardinal since Nov. 20, 2010, he was appointed prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments by Pope Francis. Thimons said Cardinal
Sarah says that the Church, “must not be content with the minimums required for validity.� Thimons said the program involves more sessions, but many aspects of the current pre-Cana preparation required of couples planning to marry in the Church. A website that expands on the program is being developed at GENESISmarriage. org. Also presenting at the APC regular quarterly meeting held at the Athenaeum March 9, Mike Schafer, director of Communications and Mission Promotion, briefly explained an upcoming branding exercise designed to strengthen the image of the archdiocese. Schafer said the exercise and application of the branding package,
developed with local company, Hyperquake, will be the main focus of work in his department through the end of the year. The branding will ultimately affect all archdiocesan websites and publications and be instrumental in the development of the logo and celebration plans for the archdiocesan Bicentennial in 2021. APC members Michael Guarasci and Mary Spaeth presented the Finance Review Committee report on the archdiocesan financial condition. Guarasci reported the archdiocese in the 2018 fiscal year had experienced an increase in revenue and a decrease in expenses, due to careful investing, continued cost control and despite a declining trend of Mass attendance. He
also said that the priest pension fund, after a period of being dangerously underfunded, was leaving a “danger zone� of being underfunded as funding has now reached 75 percent of liabilities. Spaeth reported that the archdiocesan insurance programs (health care, property and casualty) were in good shape, despite an increase in claims for the year. The commission also seated new members, passed revised bylaws and elected an executive committee that includes Chairperson Greg Feldkamp, Vice-Chairperson Anne Keefe, Robert Gerth, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Brenda Busch, Ruth Reeve and Deacon Michael Thomas.
St. Margaret Hall. A native of Dayton, he attended Holy Angels Elementary School, Chaminade High School, Dayton Junior College and the University of Dayton before entering the Franciscan formation program at St. Joseph Brothers’ School in Oldenburg, Ind., in 1965. Brother Joe, who spent most of his ministry in business and accounting work, was preparing to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a friar. Brother Joe is survived by his brothers Larry, Bill, Patrick and Mark, and his sisters, Mary Ann Levendusky, Linda Goode and Shannon Hewette. Interment
was in the friars’ plot at St. Mary’s Cemetery in St. Bernard.
Charles Center in Carthagena. Father Beischel, 92, died March 4 in the infirmary at St. Charles. A Cincinnati native, Father Beischel, served in the U.S. Army as a technical sergeant in World War II. After his
Obituaries Father Gerard J. Witsken A Mass of Christian Burial for Father Gerard J. Witsken was celebrated March 22 at St. Teresa of Avila Church. Father Witsken, 76, died Feb. 18. A native of Cincinnati’s Western Hills, Father Witsken attended St. Teresa School, Elder High School, Xavier University and Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. He was ordained on May 24, 1969, and was assigned to Our Lady of Angels Parish in Sidney. He soon returned to Cincinnati and spent 16 years teaching Spanish and religion at Elder High School while living at St. Antoninus Parish (for two separate assignments), Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Margaret Mary and St. Teresa before becoming pastor at St. Vincent de Paul Church and later St. Peter in New Richmond. In 2005, he was appointed pastor of Immaculata/Holy Trinity and Old St. Mary’s. He retired in 2008, and went on to help celebrate daily and Sunday Masses at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish until 2013. Father Witsken was also a retired Air Force chaplain. Interment with military honors was at St. Joseph Old Cemetery. Brother Joseph Haley A Mass of Christian Burial for Franciscan Brother Joseph Haley was celebrated March 4 at St. Clement Church in St. Bernard. Brother Joe, 75, died Feb. 26 at
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Continued from Page 30 military service, he entered the Society in 1949 at Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Ind., and was ordained on June 1, 1958. For many years, Father Beischel was a hospital chaplain and was also active in parish ministry. After his ordination, Father Beischel ministered at St. Anthony Parish in Detroit, then was named assistant pastor of Precious Blood Church in Fort Wayne, Ind. From 1961-1966 he was the treasurer of Brunnerdale, the community’s former high school seminary in Canton, Ohio. Father Beischel became a hospital chaplain in 1966, serving for many years at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Dayton; St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio; and Providence Hospital in Cincinnati. In 2000, he became a chaplain at the Dayton Heart Hospital and also served at St. Albert the Great Church in Dayton. In 2008, he retired to St. Charles Center in Carthagena. At St. Charles, he volunteered enthusiastically to help at local parishes for many years. Later in life, he became known as a baker; he baked and gave away thousands of loaves of bread, keeping list of recipients in a notebook in his kitchen. The bread was symbolic of his life of service. He is survived by his brother, Mark, and sister, Sister of Mercy Lucy Beischel. Interment was in the community cemetery.
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Funeral Home 3900 Montgomery Rd. • 513-631-2240 Bernie Naegele, Directors
Mt. Washington/Anderson Twp.
Family owned & operated since 1870
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Since 1892
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A Catholic Family Owned Funeral Home – Since 1877
513-891-8373
Since 1910
George H. 1910
John H. 1920
J.H.(Don) 1948
Steve 1975
Four generations of family service to Eastern Cincinnati.
3183 Linwood Avenue • Mt. Lookout Square Serving Eastern Hills, Mt. Lookout & Hyde Park
321-0404
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