This week in The Criterion
April 24, 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:
- Two archdiocesan
priests witness the
installation of
Archbishop Dolan
- Lasting memories the norm for parishioners throughout archdiocese
- House OKs abortion doctors’ hospital privileges bill
- Special breakfast program geared to offer tips to the unemployed
- ‘My Mass Kit’ helps children learn about liturgy
175th Anniversary Mass
- A message from Archbishop
Daniel M. Buechlein
- Jubilee Prayer
- 175th Anniversary Mass Map
- Bishops and abbots will help confer the sacrament of confirmation
- A guide to the 175th Anniversary Mass for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- Are you a Mass volunteer? Here are some things you need to know
Regular local features:
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Responding to God’s gifts helps us live holy lives
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Responder a los dones de Dios nos ayuda a llevar vidas más santas
- Editorial: Obama at Notre Dame
- From the Editor Emeritus: Basic Catholicism - Old heresies never die
- Cornucopia: We won’t forget our Hoosier veterans this year
- Emmaus Walk: Resurrection moments turn darkness to light
- Faith and Family: Rejoice in the
gift of life during
the Easter season
- Letters to the Editor
- Take the time to thank priests and let
them know they are appreciated
- Events Calendar
- Historical marker honoring
St. Theodora to be dedicated
- Obituaries
- My Journey to God: Lo, I Am Coming
Catholic News Service:
- More than 2,000
people attend
Archbishop Dolan’s
installation in
New York
- Vatican objects to Iranian president’s remarks on Israel
- Bishop D’Arcy not opposed to ‘peaceful’ protests about commencement
- Bishop Robert Carlson
named to lead
Archdiocese of St. Louis
- Franciscans reflect on their charism 800 years after founding
- For mom, son’s paralysis is a daily reminder of Columbine tragedy
- Column: The Obama stem cell darkness and the
moral darkness that threaten our future
- The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Easter
- Question Corner: Can Jews and Muslims and others
who don’t believe in Christ be saved?
FaithAlive!
- Missionaries increase presence of the Church in Africa
- Discussion Point: Christ calls us to help the poor
Items of Interest
Here are a few items that may be of particular interest to you -- and you can get them online right now!
Special section: 175th Anniversary Mass
Thousands of Catholics from throughout the Archdiocese of Indianapolis will gather on May 3 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the archdiocese. This special anniversary Mass is the culmination of a yearlong celebration. During the Mass, nearly 3,000 young people and adults will receive the sacrament of confirmation. Learn more about this event, including directions, a map and a list of concelebrating bishops, in our special pullout section. (Pages 1B-4B)
Browse the special section
Two archdiocesan priests witness the installation of
Archbishop Dolan
On April 15, Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan stood outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York as some 800 priests processed by him at the start of the Mass during which he would be installed as the 10th archbishop in the 200-year history of the New York Archdiocese and assume, arguably, the most prominent position of leadership of the Church in the United States. Two priests of the archdiocese were there. (Page 1)
Read the story
‘My Mass Kit’ helps children learn about liturgy
Entrepreneurs often go to great lengths to envision a new business or product that will capture the imagination of consumers and fill a void in the marketplace. When asked for the source of their inspiration, Steve and Joni Abdalla responded quickly. “We had kids at Mass,” Joni said with a laugh. She and her husband are the founders of Wee Believers (www.weebelievers.com), a Catholic toy company. Their first product, “My Mass Kit,” was recently launched. (Page 7A)
Read the story
Web-only features
Information about the 175th anniversary on special website
A special website has been set up at www.archindy.org/175th dedicated to the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. You can learn about our general history, see past bishops, download the official hymn, read the jubilee prayer, view photo galleries and learn more about the upcoming jubilee Mass in Lucas Oil Stadium. You can also purchase our offical history book on the site.
Go to the website
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 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
Monday, April 27
Acts 6:8-15
Psalm 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30
John 6:22-29
Tuesday, April 28
Peter Chanel, priest and martyr
Louis Mary de Montfort, priest
Acts 7:51-8:1a
Psalm 31:3cd-4, 6ab, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab
John 6:30-35
Wednesday, April 29
Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor of the Church
Acts 8:1b-8
Psalm 66:1-3a, 4-7a
John 6:35-40
Thursday, April 30
Pius V, pope
Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 66:8-9, 16-17, 20
John 6:44-51
Friday, May 1
Joseph the Worker
Acts 9:1-20
Psalm 117:1-2
John 6:52-59
Saturday, May 2
Athanasius, bishop and doctor of the Church
Acts 9:31-42
Psalm 116:12-17
John 6:60-69
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