Criterion E-Newsletter (March 31, 2017)

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March 31, 2017 issue

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‘He sees it as a prayer’: Parishioner’s powerful Passion portrayals bring to life the depth of Christ’s love
Archdiocese’s chrism Mass to be celebrated on April 11
Tamika Catchings will speak at Spirit of Service Awards dinner
- Teen’s touching welcome leads to friendship, honor
- ‘God moments’ bless couple who help the homeless
- Volunteer’s ‘joyful work’ uplifts people in need
- Award-winning Indianapolis law firm demonstrates spirit of caring
Meet our future deacons
- David Bartolowits
- Joseph Beauchamp
Physician-assisted suicide bills fail to advance in General Assembly
Former starving orphan shares story of help, hope through Rice Bowl
Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes

Regular local features:

The Face of Mercy: Lent invites us to open our hearts, see God’s gifts
- La cuaresma nos invita a abrir el corazón y a observar los obsequios de Dios
Editorial: Welcoming strangers in a time of fear and anger
From the Editor Emeritus: Checking up on the work of Food for the Poor in Haiti
Faith and Family: Experience the joy of Christ by living fully in the present
Be Our Guest: Undocumented immigrants and our broken immigration system
Letters to the Editor
- Let’s focus on Jesus’ teachings, not vilify those who are different, reader says
Events Calendar
- Sisters of Providence offer annual Easter brunch on April 16
- Marian University Sacred Choir to hold Tenebrae service on April 9
- The Original Image of the Divine Mercy film to be shown on April 19 in Indy
- Glenn Tebbe to speak on legislative process at Immaculate Heart of Mary on April 11
Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Rose Marita Riordan served in Catholic education for 49 years
My Journey to God: I’ll Be There

Catholic News Service:

Pope Francis recognizes miracle attributed to Fatima visionaries
Bishops: ‘Accompany’ migrants, refugees seeking better life
In talk with top diplomat, bishop stresses concern for common good
Priest who founded Homeboy Industries to receive Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal
Pope Francis asks children to promise Jesus they will never be bullies
Cardinal William H. Keeler, retired archbishop of Baltimore, dies at 86
Catholics urged to be open to Christ’s power to transform
Column: Examine the sins you notice and the sins you ignore
Column: Mirror God’s devotion to us in your life of faith
The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday of Lent
Question Corner: Text of Hail Mary prayer rooted in Scripture and Church’s tradition

FaithAlive!

Saints’ writings can help us enter more deeply into their faith
Abstaining from meat on Fridays in Lent is a sacrifice and ‘token of love’

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Tamika Catchings will speak at Spirit of Service Awards dinner

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Tamika Catchings will be the featured speaker at the archdiocese’s 19th annual Spirit of Service Awards Dinner in Indianapolis on April 26. The Spirit of Service Awards Dinner will benefit and celebrate the efforts of Catholic Charities Indianapolis to help people in need. It’s also an opportunity for business, community and social services leaders to support Catholic Charities as it continues to improve the community of central Indiana by providing services to the poor and vulnerable. (Page 8)
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Archdiocese’s chrism Mass to be celebrated on
April 11

The annual archdiocesan chrism Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on April 11, Tuesday of Holy Week, at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. Bishop William L. Higi, retired bishop of the Lafayette Diocese, will be the principal celebrant of the Mass. Msgr. William F. Stumpf, archdiocesan administrator, will be the homilist. The annual Holy Week Mass features the blessing and consecrating of holy oils used in the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and the anointing of the sick, the ordination of priests and the consecration of church buildings and altars. (Page 1)
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Parishioner’s powerful Passion portrayals bring to life the depth of Christ’s love

The reactions come immediately, powerfully. There’s the time a small boy reacted to Bill Fike’s angry outburst as part of proclaiming the Passion story—a moment when Fike vividly conveys the venom of the crowd toward Jesus as he stands before Pilate. “Someone told me they heard the little boy tell his mother, ‘He’s so mean!’ ” Fike says, smiling at the memory. A short time later, Fike’s smile takes on a different measure of delight when he shares how his role in bringing the Passion story to life affected a college student who had given up on his faith. “Something hit him, and he came back to church,” Fike says. “That makes it worthwhile.” (Page 1)
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Web-only features

Lenten resources

Each year, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis provides special Lenten resources – the daily readings, archived columns , Stations of the Cross and links of interest – on our special site (www.archindy.org/lent). We encourage you to share this link with others, most particularly because it also includes the full listing of penance schedules from around the archdiocese.
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