Criterion E-Newsletter (December 4, 2015)

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December 4, 2015 issue

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Local stories:

‘God won’t be outdone’: Giving spirit leads local group’s effort to share and savor the true gifts in life
Director brought ‘different cultures within archdiocese together’
What was in the news on Dec. 3, 1965? The pope to join historic unity service, theologian calls the council a breakthrough, and warnings that birth control rules are still in place
St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities opens new resource distribution center
Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
- Advent resources are available on archdiocesan Web site
Bishop Chatard earns record 13th state football crown
Tell us how mercy and forgiveness have made a difference in your life
Readers are invited to share favorite Christmas memories

Regular local features:

Rejoice in the Lord: Mary born without sin is sign of God’s mercy
- Alégrense en el Señor: María, concebida sin pecado original, es una señal de la misericordia de Dios
Editorial: Mandate cases reach U.S. Supreme Court
From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - Francis and Dominic found orders
It's All Good: Model the example of the Holy Family, true royalty
Faith, Hope and Charity: French victims need our prayers, donations
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Events Calendar
- Sisters of Providence offer Christmas Fun at the Woods on Dec. 12
- Little Sisters of the Poor fundraiser to feature Archbishop Tobin on Dec. 11
- Celebrate Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with pilgrimage to Illinois shrine
- Providence Cristo Rey High School to host Pastor Prayer Breakfast on Dec. 15
Obituaries
- General listing
My Journey to God: The Peace of God We Sow

Catholic News Service:

Climate deal must be transformative, papal envoy tells leaders in Paris
Pope says he was surprised by crowds, joy in Africa
At Bangui mosque and Mass, pope prays for ‘salam,’ peace
Sisters, activists want new inquiry into 1980 Churchwomen deaths
Pope Francis: Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch’s commitment to care of creation is ‘exemplary witness’
Shooting at Colorado clinic is antithesis of pro-life movement, says priest
Mother Angelica remains on feeding tube, confined to bed at monastery
Anglican ordinariate’s incoming bishop, predecessor discuss transition
Column: Learning from Mom’s humility
Column: Shining a strong light on the goodness of others
The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Advent
Question Corner: Church teaching requires that remains of the dead must be cared for with respect

FaithAlive!

Although wounded, we can be channels of God’s healing
Healing through the power of God is a prominent theme in the Bible

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‘God won’t be outdone’: Giving spirit leads local group’s effort to share and savor the true gifts in life

As soon as he received the request, Tim Hahn knew he had to make it happen. And after eight years of working to help people in need, Hahn was also sure of one other thing: “Whenever you take a little leap of faith, God won’t be outdone in his generosity.” So Hahn took another leap of faith when he recently received an e-mail from a teacher who shared the stunning reality of one of her students, a teenager with special needs, including autism. For Hahn, what happened next is a story befitting the Christmas season—or any time when people consider the true gifts in their lives. (Page 1)
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St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities opens new resource distribution center

Rain could not dampen spirits on Nov. 16 when 45 staff, volunteers and supporters of St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities (SECC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open a new location for their Marie’s Ministry resource distribution center at 305 E. Seventh St. in New Albany. St. Elizabeth’s, which opened in 1989 as a crisis pregnancy center, merged with Catholic Charities in 2004 to form a non-profit organization that serves the various physical, emotional and spiritual needs of clients in southern Indiana and the metro Louisville area. (Page 9)
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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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