Criterion E-Newsletter (November 22, 2013)

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November 22, 2013 issue

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Local stories:

A nation still remembers: 50 years later, local Catholics reflect on President Kennedy’s assassination
What was in the news on Nov. 29, 1963? National and local coverage of the shocking assassination of President John F. Kennedy
Second collections: ‘Our people are extremely generous’
- Second collection resources available from USCCB, CCHD
Parishioners say Year of Faith has helped them grow in faith, hope and love
St. Martin de Porres: ‘A saint for everyone’
Donor-advised fund helps family with charitable donations
Class 2A state title caps Providence’s storybook season
Players fight through adversity to help Brebeuf Jesuit claim Class 3A state title
Two Benedictine sisters celebrate special jubilees
Readers are invited to share favorite Christmas memories

Regular local features:

Editorial: Church is facing a profound change
From the Editor Emeritus: Year of Faith - We believe in miracles
Cornucopia: There’s always a lot to be thankful for in life
Reflection: Remembering the apologist C. S. Lewis
Letters to the Editor
- Story was biased piece on immigration reform, reader says
Events Calendar
- Expanded opportunities for reconciliation at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral during Advent
- Archbishop Tobin to dedicate, bless new Catholic Radio Indy studio on Dec. 17
- Archbishop Lori to discuss HHS mandate on Nov. 29 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
- African Catholic Ministry to celebrate 10th anniversary with Mass, reception on Dec. 1
Obituaries
- General listing
My Journey to God: Christ the King

Catholic News Service:

Washington cathedral, site of Kennedy funeral in 1963, is ‘holy ground’
As president, Kennedy faced challenges of fast-changing world at home and abroad
Pope Francis’ first apostolic exhortation, ‘Evangelii Gaudium,’ to be published on Nov. 26
Nuns help debrief stressed typhoon victims arriving in Manila
Highlights of U.S. bishops’ annual fall general assembly in Baltimore
Year of two popes leaves indelible mark on Year of Faith
20 years later, religious rights law being tested in ways not foreseen
Boehner remarks raise questions on if, when House will act on reform
Belgium’s faith leaders: Don’t allow children to decide on own euthanasia
Pope prescribes daily rosary for what ails you in life
Confession renews grace of baptism, Pope Francis says at weekly audience
Catholic Charities USA president sees strong message in how pope lifts up the poor
Column: Looking for heroes in real-life nightmares
Column: Exploring solutions to stop the abuse of alcohol and other drugs
The Sunday Readings: Feast of Christ the King
Question Corner: The Church’s ‘Order for Christian Funerals’ allows for burial at sea

FaithAlive!

Healing of various kinds is a primary mission of the Church
Sacred Scripture explains spiritual and physical healing on many levels

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50 years later, local Catholics reflect on President Kennedy’s assassination

For people who are old enough to remember Nov. 22, 1963, the memories associated with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy are often etched in their minds, still vividly clear 50 years later. Some of those Catholics who have shared their memories of that tragic day with The Criterion were Catholic grade school or high school students at the time. Another was a young priest. Our story is an edited version of their recollections. (Page 1)
Read our news story | See our coverage 50 years ago

Second collections: ‘Our people are extremely generous’

Frequently during the year, many Catholics make a leap of faith at Mass—they put money in a second collection with faith that it gets to where it needs to go and helps who it needs to help. The second collection may come in the form of envelopes for such causes as “Collection for Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe,” “Peter’s Pence” or “Catholic Campaign for Human Development.” Regardless of the nature of the second collection, those within the archdiocese who direct the funds laud the Catholics in central and southern Indiana for their generosity. (Page 5)
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Web-only features

Photo Gallery: St. Martin de Porres Mass

St. Martin de Porres was a gifted man whose feast day was celebrated on Nov. 3 with a special Mass and presentation at St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis. “With his multicultural background, he really is a saint for everyone,” said Dominican Father Cassian Sama, associate pastor of St. Paul Catholic Center in Bloomington diuring a presentation before Mass. Our reporter was there and took several photos for a gallery.
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