This week in The Criterion
September 5, 2008 issue
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The contents of this newsletter are:
- A listing of the full contents of the print edition
- Items of Interest
- Web-only Features
- National and World News you may have missed
- Links to the daily readings
Full Contents
Local stories:
- Recipe for success: Second Helpings feeds the hungry in Indianapolis
- New class of 18 men begin deacon formation program
- Dynamic speakers are on men’s conference itinerary
- Ignoring the doubts:
Paralympic rower Emma Preuschl going for the gold in Beijing
- St. Anne Parish bazaar features
keepsake collectibles from church
- Volleyball teams to compete in ‘life game’ match for charity
- Archdiocese sponsors Mass and
program for addiction recovery
Regular local features:
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Mary is a symbol of quiet and steady hope
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: María es un símbolo de esperanza firme y silente
- Editorial: Stewards of the future
- From the Editor Emeritus: Possible saints - Father Michael McGivney
- It's All Good: The best part of the day? Coming home
- Faithful Lines: A few anecdotes about disruptions at holy Mass
- Faith, Hope and Charity: Could that
be Jesus?
- Letters to the Editor
- Wanted: More volunteers to help put God’s
will into action in flood-affected communities
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- My Journey to God: The Touch of God
Catholic News Service:
- Houma-Thibodaux
feared Louisiana
diocese hit
hardest by Gustav
- Obama invokes American spirit, echoes ‘Faithful Citizenship’ themes
- McCain selects Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as vice-presidential running mate
- Abortion and ‘Faithful Citizenship’ in the 2008 general election
- Chinese priests study Benedictine monastic life in Germany
- Column: A lesson in Christian kindness we can
all stand to learn this school year
- The Sunday Readings: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Question Corner: Catholic wedding on cruise ship
requires complicated paperwork
FaithAlive!
- Pope explains what ‘hope in action’ looks like in encyclical
- Discussion Point: Experiencing Christian hope in our lives
Items of Interest
Here are a few items that may be of particular interest to you -- and you can get them online right now!
New class of 18 men begin deacon formation program
Less than two months after the ordination of the first class of permanent deacons in the history of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, a new group of 18 men started their four-year formation program to be the next class ordained. The men and their wives participated in an Aug. 22-24 retreat at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis. (Page 1)
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Dynamic speakers are on men’s conference itinerary
The third annual Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference on Sept. 27 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis will offer its attendees a slate of dynamic national speakers that come from a variety of walks of life. (Page 7)
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Ignoring the doubts:
Paralympic rower Emma Preuschl going for the gold in Beijing
On the last day of the rowing trials in Philadelphia, Emma Preuschl rowed her smoothest and strongest race. Hours later, she heard her name announced as one of the five members of a rowing crew that will represent the United States in the 2008 Paralympic Games, the equivalent of the Olympics for people who have physical disabilities. The opening ceremonies are Sept. 6. (Page 9)
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Web-only features
Photo Gallery: Second Helpings feeds the hungry in Indianapolis
Through its unique recipe for success, Second Helpings offers free, nutritious meals and second chances to low-income people living in the Indianapolis area. The not-for-profit organization’s mission statement of “eliminating hunger and empowering people” is an ambitious goal, but amazingly not a daunting one for the efficient 21-member staff. See photos of their efforts in our online gallery.
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National and world news you may have missed...
Here's a sampling of some news stories that ran on our website this past week or so that you may have missed. Click the headline to see the story:
Daily Readings
Wednesday, Sept. 3
Gregory the Great, pope and
doctor of the Church
1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Psalm 33:12-15, 20-21
Luke 4:38-44
Thursday, Sept. 4
1 Corinthians 3:18-23
Psalm 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6
Luke 5:1-11
Friday, Sept. 5
1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Psalm 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40
Luke 5:33-39
Saturday, Sept. 6
1 Corinthians 4:6b-15
Psalm 145:17-21
Luke 6:1-5
Monday, Sept. 8
The Nativity of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
Micah 5:1-4a
or Romans 8:28-30
Psalm 13:6abc
Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23
or Matthew 1:18-23
Tuesday, Sept. 9
Peter Claver, priest
1 Corinthians 6:1-11
Psalm 149:1b-6a, 9b
Luke 6:12-19
Wednesday, Sept. 10
1 Corinthians 7:25-31
Psalm 45:11-12, 14-17
Luke 6:20-26
Thursday, Sept. 11
1 Corinthians 8:1b-7, 11-13
Psalm 139:1b-3, 13-14b, 23-24
Luke 6:27-38
Friday, Sept. 12
The Most Holy Name of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22b-27
Psalm 84:3-6, 8, 12
Luke 6:39-42
Saturday, Sept. 13
John Chrysostom, bishop and
doctor of the Church
1 Corinthians 10:14-22
Psalm 116:12-13, 17-18
Luke 6:43-49
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