Criterion E-Newsletter (December 12, 2014)

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December 12, 2014 issue

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Local stories:

‘The biggest thing is we love each other’: Despite differences, couple supports each other through respect, love and patience
- Faith is at the forefront of couple’s commitment to each other
- After 68 years of marriage, couple’s love continues to grow
Tinder’s longtime commitment to CYO leads to 2014 National Catholic Youth Ministry Award
Photo: Well-done wellness
Lawrenceburg Catholics host Thanksgiving meal for people in need
Priest-turned-dancer cuts a rug for a worthy cause
What was in the news on December 11, 1964? The hierarchy is critical of movie trends, and Catholics adjust to the ‘New Mass’
Former chaplain receives prestigious Franciscan Alliance award
Seniors lead Cathedral to Class 5A state title—again
Archdiocese seeks representatives to attend 2015 World Meeting of Families
Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
- Advent resources are available on archdiocesan Web site
Christmas schedule announced at Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral announces Christmas liturgies
End 2014, begin 2015 with New Year’s Eve Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral

Regular local features:

Rejoice in the Lord: Advent is a time of preparation for Christ’s coming
- Alégrense en el Señor: El Adviento es una época de preparación para la venida de Cristo
Editorial: Slow down, witness to Christ during Advent, Christmas and beyond
From the Editor Emeritus: Old Testament - Book of Proverbs teaches wisdom
Cornucopia: Fiddler on the Roof lauded tradition, and so should we
Twenty Something: Light the candles, pour the wine - the Catholic call to celebrate
Letters to the Editor
- Sisters’ letter was thoughtful, but misleading, reader says
Events Calendar
- Event to raise funds for adoption to be held at St. Barnabas Parish on Dec. 13
- Jan. 10 Marriage on Tap event has Dec. 28 registration deadline
- Centre College Choir to perform Christmas concert in Jeffersonville on Dec. 16
- Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center to host Blue Christmas Prayer Service on Dec. 21
Obituaries
- General listing
- Dominican Sister of Peace Ruth Elsner taught in Cuba, ministered in retreat centers
My Journey to God: Finding God in the Chaos

Catholic News Service:

Pope calls for more ‘integration’ of divorced Catholics, gays
Court hears arguments in Little Sisters of the Poor appeal, two other cases
Christian, Muslim leaders vow to ‘walk hand in hand’ to promote peace
Knights of Columbus send $2.2 million to assist Christian refugees in Iraq, Syria
‘Everyday saints’ build their faith on the rock of Christ, Pope Francis says
Donor says helping her pastor an easy decision: ‘He needed a kidney’
Column: Life lessons from a traffic jam
Column: Paying attention ahead of the Christmas season
The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Advent
Question Corner: Cremated remains should be treated with reverence and not be scattered

FaithAlive!

Learn to speak the language of the Lord during Advent
True repentance during Advent ushers in the Prince of Peace

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Lawrenceburg Catholics host Thanksgiving meal for people in need

Members of Knights of Columbus Council 1231 and St. Lawrence Parish, both in Lawrenceburg, took time away from their families on Thanksgiving to reach out to homeless people and other people in need in southeastern Indiana. They and other volunteers from nearby parishes and the broader community served 122 Thanksgiving meals on Nov. 27 in an initiative sponsored by the Knights. Father J. Peter Gallagher, pastor, said the initiative came about after local Protestant faith communities who had hosted Thanksgiving meals in the past found that they could no longer do so. (Page 3)
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‘The biggest thing is we love each other’: Despite differences, couple supports each other through respect, love and patience

Like most couples, Jami and David Allee have learned more than a few lessons about life and love during their 21 years of marriage. They know that even the day-to-day routines of living are marked by challenges and celebrations. They’ve come to understand there are times when their love and their faith will be tested. And there are moments when faith restores and deepens love—and love restores and deepens faith. They’ve also learned that their marriage is a journey, sometimes taking them in directions they never expected. (Page 1)
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Web-only features

Advent Resources

During the season of Advent, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis will have a special Web page at www.archindy.org/advent. The page contains various Advent resources, including links to the daily readings, Christmas reflections from Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin, penance service schedules, images of past Criterion Christmas Supplement covers and links of interest to other Advent Web sites.
Go to website | Advent penance service listings

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