Criterion E-Newsletter (December 11, 2015)

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December 11, 2015 issue

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Local stories:

Syrian refugee family arrives in archdiocese with ‘so much hope in their eyes’
- Statement from Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin regarding the resettlement of a family of refugees from Syria
Christmas dream comes true for family thanks to Sacred Heart Parish, other churches and housing center
Christmas list can include gift certificates, gift cards to retreat centers in archdiocese
Archdiocesan parishes to host Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations
Event offers couples chance to laugh, ‘learn to appreciate their marriage’
What was in the news on Dec. 10, 1965? The Second Vatican Council comes to an official end, as do 900 years of mutual excommunication
Truth Overruled makes reasoned case for traditional marriage, religious liberty
Diversity of Church on display at annual St. Martin de Porres Mass
Mission trip offers chance to share God’s transforming love
Advent penance services are scheduled throughout parishes in the archdiocese
Tell us how mercy and forgiveness have made a difference in your life

Regular local features:

Rejoice in the Lord: The Lord is coming again in glory
- Alégrense en el Señor: Una vez más el Señor viene con gloria
Editorial: Mary is present throughout the Advent and Christmas seasons
From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - The six crusades of the 13th century
Cornucopia: Christmas - Our greatest gift, our beauty, our joy
Twenty Something: Thirteen sons, no daughters, no reality TV shows
Perspective: Critics have short-sighted view on faith in wake of San Bernadino terrorist attack
Letters to the Editor
- Outreach allows low-income children to get shoes in the winter
Events Calendar
- Annual Christmas food basket program still needs volunteers
- ‘Longest Night’ Mass and service scheduled for Dec. 18 and Dec. 19
- Advent, Christmas concert to be held at St. Boniface Church on Dec. 13
- Worldwide Marriage Encounter is seeking longest married couple; deadline is Jan. 10
Obituaries
- General listing
My Journey to God: Advent Adoration

Catholic News Service:

Holy Year is a reminder to put mercy before judgment, pope says
Cardinal tells world leaders ‘great deal is at stake’ in climate talks
Bishop urges prayers for unity, healing after shootings
Federal appeals court rules Wisconsin abortion law is unconstitutional
Before preaching Gospel, Church must first evangelize itself, pope says
Vocations, Catholic community life must serve each other, Pope Francis says
Column: Looking for Mary, our Mother, in a priceless rosary
The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Advent
Question Corner: Different perspectives can be held in debate on designation of historical periods

FaithAlive!

We can grow in faith from the witness of those in consecrated life
The tradition of consecrating people and objects is rooted in Scripture

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Syrian refugee family arrives in archdiocese with ‘so much hope in their eyes’

The two small children and their parents were exhausted as their plane landed in Indianapolis at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 7. These were not the average tired travelers coming home from a tourist trip. This was a family arriving to their new home, ready to start a new life in a new country. This was a family of refugees, leaving behind all they owned in war-ravaged Syria, ready to finally settle in the United States after a three-year wait to be welcomed. (Page 1)
Read our news story | Statement from Archbishop Tobin

Archdiocesan parishes to host Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations

Masses and special events for the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe are scheduled at many parishes in central and southern Indiana. Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin will be the principal celebrant for a Spanish Mass at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 12 at St. Paul Catholic Center, 1413 E. 17th St., in Bloomington. (Page 8)
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Event offers couples chance to laugh, ‘learn to appreciate their marriage’

Gabrielle King noticed a disturbing trend among her friends—a trend she felt she might be at risk of following. “I noticed the number of friends I had whose marriage was in crisis, and they were getting divorced,” she said. “My husband and I were tag-teaming getting our three kids to events, running back and forth to practices and concerts. We were communicating about his work schedule, my work schedule, and the kids’ extracurricular and school schedules, but we weren’t communicating about our marriage. So,after 19 years of marriage, King and her husband Kurt decided to take some kind of action. (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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