Criterion E-Newsletter (October 23, 2015)

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October 23, 2015 issue

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Local stories:

‘A forever friendship’: Unexpected meeting lead two strangers to form special bond during cancer challenge
Deacon heads new secretariat as revised model seeks ‘to serve parishes better’
To evangelize, be ‘on fire for your faith,’ deacon says
Palliative care conference offers speakers, resources to ‘enhance caregiving’
What was in the news on Oct. 22, 1965? More English is coming to the Mass, and Pope Paul VI considers reducing the days of fasting in the Church
Appeal affords Church opportunities for encounter and dialogue, archbishop says
Appeal donations make large-scope charitable services possible in central and southern Indiana
Conversation to mark 50 years of Jewish-Catholic dialogue
CCF offering free seminars on basics of estate planning
Search is on for singers of all voice parts to form archdiocesan chamber choir
Indianapolis Children’s Choir to perform at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral on Nov. 1
Former St. Christopher parishioner professes first vows as Dominican sister
Unique ‘Table of Plenty’ dinner event to benefit NCYC scholarships
More volunteers are needed to help staff National Catholic Youth Conference in November
Special archdiocesan youth choir being formed to sing at NCYC Mass on Nov. 19 at St. John’s

Regular local features:

Rejoice in the Lord: Mary, heart of the Holy Family, mother of compassion and tenderness
- Alégrense en el Señor: María, corazón de la Sagrada Familia, madre de la compasión y la ternura
Editorial: Yes, prayers are helping build a culture of life
From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - Positive events during the 11th century
Cornucopia: A great way to nudge our kids along the road to sainthood
Emmaus Walk: What I learned in the dark beyond a kid’s science lesson
Letters to the Editor
- We must find a way to control flood of guns, gun violence in America, reader says
Events Calendar
- Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School to host open house on Nov. 5
- Providence Cristo Rey School to offer open house on Nov. 1
- St. Martin de Porres Mass set for Nov. 3 at St. Mark the Evangelist Church in Indy
- Latin Mass, procession at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis on Nov. 6 offer plenary indulgence
Obituaries
- General listing
My Journey to God: This Struggle Called Life

Catholic News Service:

Pope calls for ‘synodal’ Church where all listen learn, share mission
Canonizing four saints, Pope Francis urges people to serve others with joy
Synod not manipulated; how it is depicted is distorted, says cardinal
In 50 years since ‘Nostra Aetate,’ Church has built strong interreligious ties
Vatican inaugurates new ‘Gift of Mercy’ homeless shelter for men
Pope: Courage, strength needed for peace in the Holy Land
At audience, pope asks forgiveness for scandals in Rome, Vatican
Column: The mystery of male-female complementarity
Column: Finding God in a day’s work
The Sunday Readings: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Question Corner: God’s mercy is available to all genuinely sorry of any sin, including abortion

FaithAlive!

Work exists as a way to express our God-given dignity
Holy Family offers us an example of the dignity of work

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Unexpected meeting lead two strangers to form special bond during cancer challenge

The usual flow of a friendship begins with a connection at school, on a team, in a neighborhood, at work or during a shared interest. If we’re blessed, the bond deepens through time, connecting us with someone who not only shares the joy and the fun in life, but also the tough times and the heartbreaking moments. It was exactly that kind of friendship that Cynthia Kanko needed when she received the devastating news in 2013 that she had the worst stage of breast cancer. The diagnosis left her reeling: “My world came crashing down. I lost every hope.” (Page 1)
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Appeal donations make large-scope charitable services possible in central and southern Indiana

Christ’s statement on charity leaves no doubt of the call to care for others: “Whatever you did to the least of these … you did for me” (Mt 25:40). But some needs are too great for a single parish—or even several parishes—to tackle, such as counseling, adoption services, homeless shelters and more. That’s where the United Catholic Appeal: Christ Our Hope (UCA) annual campaign steps in. Through donations to the UCA, each member of the archdiocese can help those in central and southern Indiana in need of charitable services beyond the reach and capability of a parish community. (Page 16)
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