This week in The Criterion
April 17, 2009 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:
- A new country, a new culture, a new life: Kenyan family thankful for welcoming
atmosphere at Bishop Chatard High School
- Chrism Mass moves Church forward through history
- Rehearsal dates set throughout archdiocese for 175th anniversary Mass choir
- High School Youth Rally will serve as springboard for anniversary Mass
- Volunteers needed to assist at 175th anniversary Mass at Lucas Oil Stadium
- Survey says… Gallup programs geared to strengthen parishioner engagement
- ‘Journey to erase poverty’:
Terre Haute children take steps to help the poor
- JustFaith program empowers love of God and neighbor
- ICC’s pro-life agenda headed toward homestretch
- Catholic radio provides
weekly legislative updates
Regular local features:
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: God’s mercy calls us to accept responsibility for our sins
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: La misericordia de Dios nos llama a aceptar responsabilidad por nuestros pecados
- Editorial: Staying focused on mission
during challenging times
- From the Editor Emeritus: Basic Catholicism - Jesus as personal Savior
- Faithful Lines: Our duty is ‘to serve the truth and the common good’
- The Joyful Catholic: We can find divine love in an ordinary mirror
- Catholic Education Outreach: Mission possible -
History and
mission of
Catholic education
- Letters to the Editor
- Notre Dame must be a place that continues to
encourage diversity of thought, reader says
- How will we express our love for the unborn?
- Controversy should motivate us to fight more for life
- Our morals can be judged by the ways of society
- Events Calendar
- Monte Cassino pilgrimages to be held in May
- Obituaries
- My Journey to God: Easter Morning Encounter
Catholic News Service:
- Humanity must
use weapons of
truth, mercy to
end conflict,
says pope
- Indiana bishop urges Catholics not to participate in Obama protests
- As White House moves toward immigration debate, activists get ready
- Pastor says economic slump can help people hear Scripture’s timeless message
- The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Easter
- Question Corner: Sacrament of penance helps ease
grief and guilt from an abortion
FaithAlive!
- Catholics belong to a Church that is universal
- Discussion Point: Catholicism is multicultural
Items of Interest
Here are a few items that may be of particular interest to you -- and you can get them online right now!
Chrism Mass moves Church forward through history
Within the first year of his appointment as the first bishop of Vincennes 175 years ago, the Servant of God Simon Bruté would have likely celebrated a chrism Mass. During the annual liturgy, oils are blessed that are used in the celebration of a number of sacraments: baptism, confirmation, the anointing of the sick, and in the ordination of priests and bishops. (Page 1)
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Survey says… Gallup programs geared to strengthen parishioner engagement
It’s not uncommon for parish leaders from one faith community to another to share the same concern: They depend too much upon too few regular volunteers. Several parishes across the archdiocese are currently using two programs developed by the Gallup organization—known worldwide for decades for its skills in accurate polling—to determine how to enhance parishioner engagement by helping them to utilize their God-given talents and “do what they do best.” (Page 7)
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Kenyan family thankful for welcoming
atmosphere at Bishop Chatard High School
It’s the story of a brother and sister, the tragedy that brought their lives together after years of separation, and the Catholic school that has given them a sense of hope for the future. It’s a story that began in the spring of 2008 as Alex Ondari, heartbroken and discouraged at the time, waited to talk to another school administrator, hoping that someone would be willing to help him with his dream for his younger sister. (Page 1)
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Web-only features
Purchase photo reprints from the Archdiocesan Chrism Mass
Laity, religious, seminarians, deacons and priests from all corners of the archdiocese filled SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis to overflowing on April 7 for the annual celebration of the chrism Mass during Holy Week.
It was a liturgy marked by long processions of dozens of priests and the blessing of oils to be used in several sacraments.
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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, April 15
Acts 3:1-10
Psalm 105:1-4, 6-9
Luke 24:13-35
Thursday, April 16
Acts 3:11-26
Psalm 8:2a, 5-9
Luke 24:35-48
Friday, April 17
Acts 4:1-12
Psalm 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a
John 21:1-14
Saturday, April 18
Acts 4:13-21
Psalm 118:1, 14-15, 16ab-21
Mark 16:9-15
Monday, April 20
Acts 4:23-31
Psalm 2:1-9
John 3:1-8
Tuesday, April 21
Anselm, bishop and doctor of the Church
Acts 4:32-37
Psalm 93:1-2, 5
John 3:7b-15
Wednesday, April 22
Acts 5:17-26
Psalm 34:2-9
John 3:16-21
Thursday, April 23
George, martyr
Adalbert, bishop and martyr
Acts 5:27-33
Psalm 34:2, 9, 17-20
John 3:31-36
Friday, April 24
Fidelis of Sigmaringen, priest and martyr
Acts 5:34-42
Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14
John 6:1-15
Saturday, April 25
Mark, Evangelist
1 Peter 5:5b-14
Psalm 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17
Mark 16:15-20
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