Criterion E-Newsletter (November 13, 2015)

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November 13, 2015 issue

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Local stories:

From near death to new life: Unlikely friendship changes lives of men who work together to help the homeless
In homecoming, Bishop Etienne calls men to follow Holy Spirit
- Businessman and author transforms his life by saying ‘yes’ to God
- Speaker helps Catholic men live their faith, enter into Holy Year of Mercy
Young women receive Benedictine sisters’ first-ever Mary and Martha Awards for hearts of prayer and service
What was in the news on Nov. 12, 1965? The pope seeks a ‘new Pentecost,’ Cuban refugees coming to Indianapolis, and support grows for government funded birth control
Inspired by parent’s battle with cancer, Brebeuf girls’ soccer team comes together to win state title
Memorial Mass for bishops, priests set for Nov. 24 at Calvary Cemetery Chapel
Readers are invited to share favorite Christmas memories
Unique ‘Table of Plenty’ dinner event to benefit NCYC scholarships

Regular local features:

Rejoice in the Lord: Powerful moment awaits young Catholics coming to Indianapolis
- Alégrense en el Señor: Los jóvenes católicos que vendrán a Indianápolis vivirán momentos trascendentales
Editorial: Saints are guiding stars on our way to Christ
From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II
Cornucopia: We’re grateful to belong in many kinds of families
Twenty Something: Searching for peace with help from a sage
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Events Calendar
- Archabbey Library Gallery hosts photograph exhibit
- Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute displays art by Sisters of Providence
- Benedict Inn to host evening of reflection on ‘The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass’ on Nov. 30
- Celebrate Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with pilgrimage to Illinois shrine
Obituaries
- General listing
My Journey to God: Grandson Observing a New Apple

Catholic News Service:

Supreme Court will hear appeals in Catholic, other groups’ mandate cases
Faith, spirituality provide vital healing role in mental health crises for individuals and families
Children’s book invites readers to recognize everyday miracles
Pope thanks pro-life movement for following example of good Samaritan
Families must forgive and not ‘end the day in war,’ pope says
Bishop brings formal report on war-hero priest to Vatican
Leaked documents won’t stop financial reforms, Pope Francis says
Column: Pope Francis showed me how a ‘culture of encounter’ affirms human dignity
Column: Let us inspire others to be companions on the journey to heaven together
Column: Always keep in mind the most important rule of all
The Sunday Readings: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Question Corner: Only Church-approved shortened Scripture readings can be used at Mass

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In homecoming, Bishop Etienne calls men to follow Holy Spirit

Bishop Paul D. Etienne made a homecoming on Oct. 31 by participating as a speaker in this year’s Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. A native of Tell City, Bishop Etienne was ordained as a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in 1992. In 2009, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him as bishop of the Diocese of Cheyenne, Wyo. At this year’s conference, Bishop Etienne gave a reflection, celebrated Mass and preached a homily, and led eucharistic adoration and Benediction for the 500 men in attendance. He encouraged conference attendees to make the Holy Spirit more a conscious part of their life of faith. (Pages 3)
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Young women receive Benedictine sisters’ first-ever Mary and Martha Awards for hearts of prayer and service

Mention “Martha and Mary,” and two images likely come to mind: one of a woman busy with chores, and one of a woman quietly sitting at the feet of Christ. One the do-er. One the pray-er. But both roles are important. To highlight this point, the Sisters of St. Benedict of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove created a new tribute: the “Mary and Martha Awards” for young adult Catholic women in the archdiocese between the ages of 18-35. (Page 7)
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