August 3, 2018 Vol. 52 No. 14

March 2, 2018 Prayer Vigil 7:00 P.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Harrisburg. This will include a live enactment of the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary by young people from throughout the Diocese, similar in many ways to the Living Way of the Cross. This event will replace the traditional Palm Sunday Youth Mass and Gathering for 2018. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

March 3, 2018 Opening Mass for the Anniversary Year 10:00 A.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Harrisburg. Please join Bishop Gainer as celebrant and Homilist to begin the anniversary year celebration. A reception, featuring a sampling of ethnic foods from various ethnic and cultural groups that comprise the faithful of the Diocese, will be held immediately following the Mass.

August 28-September 8, 2018 Pilgrimage to Ireland Join Bishop Gainer on a twelve-day pilgrimage to the Emerald Isle, sponsored by Catholic Charities. In keeping with the 150th anniversary celebration, the pilgrimage will include a visit to the grave of Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Participation is limited.

November 3, 2018 Pilgrimage to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception SAVE THE DATE for this diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica in Washington, D.C. Additional details will be forthcoming.

March 3, 2019 Closing Mass for Anniversary Year In the afternoon at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Harrisburg. Please join Bishop Gainer as celebrant and homilist for this special Mass to conclude our year-long anniversary celebration.

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CatholicWitnessThe Newspaper of the Diocese of Harrisburg

By Jen ReedThe Catholic Witness

The grinding sounds of an excavation and construc-tion site yielded to the intonation of a Solemn

Pontifical Mass and prayers for the future on a vista in Fairfield on July 25, where construction is underway for a second monastery for the Discalced Carmelite nuns in the diocese.

A little more than two years ago – on June 13, 2016 – Mother Stella-Marie, prioress, stood at this same site at 327 Water Street, gazing at the grassy and tree-lined farmland overlooking southern Adams County, and ex-pressed her trust in the Lord that “one day we will see here a beautiful monastery that is dedicated to the glory of God.”

While the building materials for the monastery are still being prepared for construction – namely, the exca-vation of stone from the land on which it will stand – the early development of its farmstead can already be seen.

CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESSDiscalced Carmelite Nuns prepare for the Solemn Pontifical Mass celebrated by Bishop Ronald Gainer July 25 in the temporary chapel constructed as part of their plans for a new Carmel in Fairfield. With increasing numbers of vocations, the nuns expanded from the Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Elysburg to build a new monastery in Adams County.

Building for Future Vocations

A statue of St. Joseph is seen at

the entrance to the construction

site. The stone on which it stands was excavated

from the site, and will be used in

building the monastery.

True to Carmelite tradition and architecture in the footsteps of their foundress, St. Teresa of Avila, the nuns are creating a type of settlement that will include a chapel, a novitiate, a building for the professed, an in-firmary, a guest cottage, chaplain’s quarters, walkways, gardens and a small farm.

On July 25, Bishop Ronald Gainer celebrated a Sol-emn Pontifical Mass in the Carmel’s newly-constructed barn that will serve as a temporary chapel until the per-manent stone chapel is built. The new barn also includes a kitchen, refectory, choir, an area where people can leave prayer requests, donations and food, and a speak-room that allows the nuns to receive limited visits from behind a grille.

Nine Discalced Carmelites, including Mother Stella-Marie, moved from the at-capacity Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Elysburg to the Fairfield site on July 20. They will sleep in their individual cells in a tempo-rary mobile home until the monastery is built.

Building for a Flourish of VocationsThis community of Discalced Carmelites first

came to the Diocese of Harrisburg from Lincoln, Neb., in 2009, due to their growing numbers. Ini-tially 11 arrived to the Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Elysburg, after the previous Carmelites there moved to their current location in Danville.

Since their arrival in Elysburg, their numbers have more than doubled, with the monastery fill-ing to capacity with 28 nuns. Among them was

More MONASTERY, page 8

Discalced Carmelites Construct New Monastery in Fairfield

JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS

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The faithful of St. Benedict the Abbot Parish in Leba-non gathered on July 11 to commemorate their patronal feast, highlighted by holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Ronald Gainer.

St. Benedict is known as the greatest influence on monasticism in the West. Born into a distinguished family in Italy in 490 A.D., he was drawn to monasticism and withdrew to a cave in the mountains for three years. He would go on to gather various groups of monks into one monastery for the benefit of community unity. Gradually, the Rule of St. Benedict developed, prescribing for west-ern monasticism a life of prayer, study, labor, and living together in community.

For the members of St. Benedict Parish, the Mass and the social on July 11 called to mind not only their patron saint, but also the history and heritage of the parish and its people. St. Benedict the Abbot Parish was established in 1995 following the merger of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius – a Slovak parish – and Our Lady of Guada-lupe – a Hispanic community. Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, which dates back to 1906, became the worship site for the new St. Benedict’s.

The joining of the two congregations, rich in heritage, gave birth to a vibrant multi-cultural parish, enriched with a vibrant music ministry, an annual Way of the Cross in the

surrounding streets during Holy Week, and various multi-cul-tural celebrations, festivals and fund-raisers throughout the year. Its current pastor is Father José Elias Mera-Vallejos.

St. Benedict’s Celebrates Patronal Feast

CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESSStained-glass windows at St. Benedict the Abbot Church in Lebanon cast reflections as parishioners kneel during the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Above: Michelle Dorsey carries the processional crucifix as Shannon Dorsey and Karen Arvizu follow her in the Entrance Procession.

Right: Pablo Ambriz holds Bishop Ronald Gainer’s miter as the bishop celebrates Mass. Images of Sts. Cyril and Methodius and of St. Benedict throughout the church reflect the heritage of parishioners of St. Benedict’s.

Above: Altar server Karen Arvizu awaits the start of Mass at St. Benedict the Abbot Church in Lebanon July 11, celebrated for the parish’s patronal feast.

Left: Father José Elias Mera-Vallejos, pastor, joins in the recessional.

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Bishop Gainer’s Public Calendar

Father Frederick Anthony Farace, 89, a priest of the Diocese of Harrisburg for more than 60 years, died on July 17 at his home, after a long illness. He had been residing in Berwick since his retirement.

Born June 13, 1929, in Hazleton, Pa., Father Farace was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Mo-rollo) Farace. He attended Most Precious Blood El-ementary School in Hazleton, staffed by the Daugh-ters of Mercy. He attended Hazleton High School and St. Andrew’s Preparatory School of Rochester, N.Y., continuing his studies at Mount St. Mary’s College, Emmitsburg, Md., and St. Mary University Seminary of Roland Park, Md.

He received the Licentiate of Sacred Theology from St. Mary’s Pontifical University in 1954 and was ordained into the priest-hood on May 28, 1955, by Bishop George L. Leech. Father Farace also received a Master of Arts in Education and was appointed parochial vicar of St. Peter Parish in Mount Carmel. He also served as chaplain of Lancaster Catholic High School and founding pastor of Mary, Gate of Heaven Parish in Myerstown.

Father Farace was pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Berwick, and of St. Joseph Parish in York. He was appointed Dean of the Northern Region of the Harris-burg Diocese and Dean of the York Deanery.

In 1991, after 12 years as pastor of St. Peter Parish, Father Farace retired, at which time he was asked to teach in the Stigmatine Seminary of Thailand. After two years in the missions, Father Farace went to Brazil to do research for his book on the life of St. Pauline Visintainer. The book was published under the title “Love’s Harvest.” Father Farace was asked to become the Chaplain of the Sisters of Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Danville, from which he retired in 1998.

Father Farace was preceded in death by his two brothers. He is survived by his two sisters, nieces, a nephew, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and a sister-in-law.

The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 24 at St. Joseph Church in Berwick. Burial was in Most Precious Blood Cemetery, Hazleton. Contribu-tions can be made in Father Farace’s name to St. Joseph Church, 721 Monroe St., Berwick, PA 18603.

Deacon Robert E. “Bob” Weaver, 83, of Lancast-er, died on July 12 at St. Anne’s Retirement Com-munity in Columbia. Born in Hanover and raised in Columbia, he was the son of the late Fabian S. and Grace C. (Hockensmith) Weaver. He was the loving husband of Judith C. (Connor) Weaver, with whom he would have celebrated 60 years of mar-riage on Aug. 2.

Deacon Weaver was a 1952 graduate of Lancast-er Catholic High School. He went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Marine Corps dur-ing the Korean Conflict. Upon his honorable dis-charge in 1956, he attended the Lancaster Business College. Over the next 20 years, he owned several small businesses in the Lancaster area and began studying to become a per-manent deacon in 1975.

In 1978, he was ordained as part of the first class of permanent deacons for the Diocese of Harrisburg. Deacon Weaver spent the next part of his life’s journey serving as a Chaplain for the former St. Joseph Hospital/Lancaster Regional Medical Center for more than 37 years.

Deacon Weaver was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Lancaster, where he was part of the Men’s Club. He also belonged to the Knights of Co-lumbus Council #867, where he attained the level of 3rd Degree.

In addition to his wife, Judy, Deacon Weaver is survived by his five chil-dren, two sisters, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 19 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Lancaster. Interment with military honors followed at St. Jo-seph Catholic Cemetery, Bausman. Contributions in Deacon Weaver’s mem-ory may be made to Lancaster Catholic High School at www.lchsyes.org.

Father Farace Dies

Father Frederick Anthony Farace

Deacon Weaver Laid to Rest

Deacon Robert E. Weaver

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AddendumThe photo caption that accompanied the article in the July 7 edition of

The Catholic Witness on the Knights of Columbus’ financial support of the “Warriors to Lourdes” program did not include the name of Sir Knight James Dezagottis. Mr. Dezagottis was absent from the photo of the check presentation of $13,567 made by the Msgr. John J. Lawley Assembly 973 of the Knights of Columbus in Lebanon to send five military personnel on the pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Diocesan Charismatic Day of RenewalSeptember 22 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg

Keynote Speaker: Sister Pamela Smith, SSCM, Ph.D.,Secretary for Education and Faith Formation

for the Diocese of Charleston, S.C.

For more than 40 years, Sister Pamela has served in education and admin-istration in several dioceses. At present, in the Diocese of Charleston, she oversees Catholic schools, parish religious education, youth ministry, young adult ministry and campus ministry across the state.

Registration is now open at www.hbgdiocese.org. Click on the “Resources” link, select “Catholic Organizations,” and follow it to Catholic Charismatic Renewal.

Registration is also available at www.aliveinthespirit.net.Cost of $20 per person includes lunch if registered by Sept. 10.

For additional information, call Joyce at 717-308-7245.

• August 3-5 – Retreat Master at the 40th Annual Corpus Christi Men’s Retreat, Mount Saint Mary’s, Emmitsburg, Md.

• August 7-8 – Knights of Columbus National Convention, Baltimore, Md.

• August 8 – Harrisburg Serra Club Mass and Dinner, Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg, 5:30 p.m.

• August 13 – Mass and Pastoral Visit, Holy Family Parish, Harrisburg, 10 a.m.

• August 15 – Mass for Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, diocesan camp for adults with intellectual disabilities, Camp Kirchenwald, Colebrook, 11 a.m.

Jubilee: The Holy GroundMary Brindle

By Sister Geralyn Schmidt, SCCSpecial to The Witness

Several years ago, I had the great privilege of going on a mini-vacation with my sister to Cape May. We stayed at an historic hotel for a long weekend. I was so looking forward to soaking up some sun and just spending time with Lisa, whom I dearly love.

After a wonderful day at the beach, watching the mesmerizing flow of the waves, enjoying the squawking of the seagulls and the dance of the sand pip-ers, we were ready to get to bed. As I prayed Morning Prayer within the Liturgy of the Hours on the balcony of our hotel room very early the next morning, a smile came to my face. You see, two young girls had joined me for Morning Prayer. They ventured out to the balcony outside of their room a floor below mine. As the sun began to rise over the ocean, they began to sing “Ave Maria,” “Our Fa-ther,” and “The Glory Be” in a melody that I had never heard before. Tears rose in my eyes and I praised God to experience the clarity of their voices as well as their love of an awesome God!

As my sister and I walked to church, I met these two young vocalists and their adoptive parents. The girls were from a part of the world (the place has escaped my memory) where such a display of faith was against the law. These young girls, who were no more than 8 or 9, experienced the slaughter of their entire village just because they were Catholic.

I could not help thinking of this experience as I continue the series of indi-viduals who made our diocese holy. The list of canonized saints, venerables, and servants of God have been exhausted. I now turn to an individual who did ordinary things in an extraordinary manner and who forever shaped our diocese by her love of God: Mary Moriarty Brindle. Mary was the 15-year-old daughter of an Irish immigrant father and a Philadelphia Presbyterian mother who were all probably among the original settlers of Mechanicsburg and was the only Catholic in town.

“She led devotions in her home for years for the few Cumberland Valley Catholics, but she persistently visited and wrote to the bishops of the Dio-cese of Harrisburg urging them to supply the small Mechanicsburg group with priests for Mass as well as a permanent place for worship. After 21 years of praying, visiting, and letter writing, in 1879 the first Mass was celebrated in a local home in Mechanicsburg for a group of sixteen people.”1

The entire story is told in her diaries that have been kept by the Diocesan Archives. A summary of Mary’s life written many years after her death by an unknown author describes this event in this manner: [Her diaries] “tell clearly the great Catholic that she was. … Few parishes are so fortunate as to have such a careful and complete record of beginnings, written with loving hands. They tell of her fidelity to her devotions, especially on Sundays when she had no opportunity to travel the miles to mass in Harrisburg. They tell of the way she found other Catholics – isolated and drifting no doubt toward the loss of faith, which is the tragic story of so many in the Cumberland Valley. One day she was working in the garden, singing the ‘Ave Maria’ and looked up to find a man looking at her over the fence, wonderingly. ‘Are you a Catholic?’ ‘So am I.’ She had found a friend and devoted co-worker in Mr. Albert Bihl who with his family joined forces with her in working for a church.”2

It seemed that once Mary found a group of Catholics hungry to deepen their faith, she would gather the group on Sundays. She would read the prayers of the Mass and a sermon on the Gospel of the day from a Catholic devotional. In 1872, she began to teach the Catholic children catechism.

By 1890, Bishop McGovern took the first step toward establishing a perma-nent church when he purchased a plot of land on East Simpson Street for “St. Catherine’s” Church for Mechanicsburg. Finally, by 1900, under the personal patronage of Bishop Shanahan, the ground was broken and the church was completed. Bishop Shanahan paid for the building from his personal funds. He wrote to Mary, “My dear Mrs. Brindle – I thank you and the members of your family for the interest which you have taken in building of this little chapel in Mechanicsburg.”

The new chapel was called St. Joseph’s by Bishop Shanahan because “St. Joseph was a mechanic, and this suited Mechanicsburg, and this in spite of the fact that the title to the property has been taken by Bishop McGovern for St. Catherine’s Church. … and the rest is the founding history of the parish of St. Joseph!”

What can we take from the life of Mary Brindle? I think that the plaque erected in honor of Mary at St. Joseph’s 40th anniversary and penned by Bish-op George Leech says it amazingly well, “In loving memory of Mary E. Mori-arty Brindle, Valiant Servant of God, whose exemplary Catholic Faith inspired her abundant good works in found and growth of the Church of St. Joseph.”

She is the woman who began a place of worship. She is a woman who had a profound love of God that was infectious to others. Doesn’t it make you want to sing? How about an “Ave Maria?”

1http://www.stjosephmech.org/about_us/history/overview/2History of St. Joseph’s Mission Parish, Mechanicsburg. Located in Dioc-

esan Archives. p. 2.(Sister of Christian Charity, Geralyn Schmidt, is the Wide Area Network

Coordinator at the Diocese of Harrisburg and the Director of Formation for Wives in the Diaconate Program. An educator for 30 years, she is respon-sible for Professional Development Programs for every age learner. Through her presentations, she challenges her audiences to be the individual God has called them to be.)

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Stress in Your Marriage?Attend a Retrouvaille Weekend

Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated or angry in their marriage. Some experience coldness. Others expe-rience conflict in their relationship. Most don’t know how to change the situa-tion or even communicate with their spouse about it. This program has helped tens of thousands of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage.

In the Diocese of Harrisburg, Retrouvaille is under the auspices of the Of-fice of Family and Respect Life Ministries.

For confidential information about or to register for the next program begin-ning with a weekend on Sept. 14-16, in Mechanicsburg, call 800-470-2230 or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

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World Youth DayPanama City ~ January 21-28, 2019A pilgrimage for post high school young adults ages 18-35

from the Diocese of Harrisburg and the Archdiocese of Baltimore

Young adults ages 18-35 from around the world will gather with the Holy Father for a week of engaging prayer, vibrant lit-urgy, powerful catechesis with bishops from around the world, concerts from Catholic artists, and an unforgettable vigil and Mass with the pope.

A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve your spot. Total cost for the pilgrimage is $3,200.

For more information, contact:Robert Williams

Director, Office for Youth and Young Adult MinistryDiocese of Harrisburg

717-657-4804, ext. 328rwilliams@hbgdiocese.org

Or visit www.hbgdiocese.org/youngchurch

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Last ing Remembrances: People of the Diocese Share Faith Experiences

In celebration of its 150th anniversary, the Diocese of Harrisburg celebrates the faith of its parishioners through videos submitted by parishes of parishioners, clergy and religious who share personal memories and experiences that connect them to the faith. Go to www.hbgdiocese.org/150 for more information on the diocese’s history, events and “Lasting Remembrances” videos.

My favorite memory which involves the Church in the Diocese of Harrisburg is the baptism of our second son, Alexander. I grew up in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia … where baptisms always took place after the last Mass on Sundays, and were never part of the Mass because of the time schedule. Having Alexander’s baptism during the Mass here at Sacred Heart was totally a different experience for me.

The most profound moment was after Alexander was baptized. Father Bill held him up for the whole congregation to see, and everyone clapped. You could just feel the welcoming spirit of the whole parish, the whole Church, the whole community saying “We welcome him into our Church, into our family.”

That welcoming moment was a profound influence in my spiritual life and helped me to feel the universal nature of the Church.Stephanie Gulya

Sacred Heart of Jesus, Lewisburg

Submitted by San Juan Bautista Parish

San Juan Bautista Parish in Lancaster held its sec-ond annual Gala de Fe on June 30, with headliner Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades – former Bishop of Har-risburg and current Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend – at the Emerald Foundation in Lancaster. This year, San Juan Bautista’s 15th anniversary coincides with the 150th anniversary Year of the Diocese of Harrisburg, thus the theme of this year’s Gala was “Living the Vision-Enriching the Heritage.”

Speaking about the Gala, Father Allan Wolfe, pas-tor, noted, “What a momentous occasion our second annual Gala de Fe was for our parish! Parishioners from not just our parish, but from other local par-ishes, gathered together in support of San Juan Bau-tista’s anniversary and the youth programming pro-vided by the parish. Attendees were blessed to hear Bishop Rhoades’ insights into Hispanic ministry, in addition to participating in a silent auction and hon-oring six parishioners with Legacy Awards for their dedication to Christ’s mandate to make disciples of themselves and others. What a joyful evening it was – a grand time was had by all in attendance!”

All funds raised from this event will go straight

towards the operational costs of Plaza San Juan Bau-tista, the after-school program, which is the largest free after-school program in Lancaster County.

Father Wolfe continued, “When I look back at my 15 years as the pastor of San Juan Bautista, I am humbled by the strong example of faith that our pa-rishioners have provided for those in our community. The work that we do as a parish makes a tremendous impact on our neighbors in Southeast Lancaster. [The Gala] will enable us to carry on the mission to be the hands and feet of Christ to all those whom we encounter in our parish and beyond. And with the conclusion of this banquet, we are positioned to make an even bigger impact on the lives around us, particularly the children. We’re eager to continue our partnerships with those who attended our Gala and with the numerous people who already help us serve this portion of the diocese, as we connect the good will of some many people with the wonderful out-reach going on at San Juan Bautista.”

For information about the after-school program, and how you can support it, call 717-392-4118, ext. 311, or visit www.GalaDeFe.com for more informa-tion.

San Juan Bautista Celebrates ‘Gala de Fe’ with Bishop Rhoades to Mark Parish’s 15th Anniversary

COURTESY OF SAN JUAN BAUTISTA PARISHBishop Kevin C. Rhoades, former Bishop of Harrisburg, greets gala attendees at the Emerald Foundation in Lancaster June 30.

The Harrisburg Diocesan Guildof the Catholic Medical Association

invites all Catholic physicians, healthcare workers, medical students, residents and their families to attend their

‘Beginning Experience’ Weekend for Those

Suffering the Loss of a SpouseNov. 9-11, Camp Hebron in Halifax, PA

The Beginning Experience Team for the Harrisburg Diocese has booked Camp Hebron in Halifax, Pa., for a Beginning Experience Weekend, Nov. 9-11, 2018. The ecumenical Beginning Experience weekends are an ap-proved program designed for those suffering the loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation. Hundreds of persons have been helped to move towards success-ful, productive, happy lives by attending one of these weekends. The weekend is led by persons who have lost a spouse through death or divorce and are trained in facilitating a weekend. Each Beginning Experience Team is certified by the International Beginning Experience Organization.

Visit the diocesan website www.hbgdiocese.org, and go to “marriage and family,” or check www.beginning experience.org. Information can also be obtained by con-tacting the Harrisburg Beginning Experience Team, Julie, at 717-379-0800 or Eva, at 717-495-9586.

Father Paul C.B. Schenck, Celebrant and Homilist RSVP for reception to kneri@hbgdiocese.org

ANNUAL WHITE MASSSunday, October 14 at 9:30 a.m.

St. Patrick Cathedral, Harrisburg

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(This is the first installment in a three-part series intended to in-crease awareness and understand-ing of palliative medicine. It is provided by Geisinger Holy Spirit for publication in The Catholic Witness.)

With its focus on relieving suf-fering and providing a plan of care for patients at any stage of a critical, complex or life-limiting illness, palliative medicine (also called palliative care) is meant to improve quality of life for patients and their families or caregivers.

“Palliative care providers are usually consulted as the transition begins from cure to care,” explains Arlene Bobonich, MD, who staffs Palliative Care at Geisinger Holy Spirit along with Kelly McCor-mack, DNP, a certified nurse practitioner. “When vari-ous therapies are no longer meaningful or effective, con-tinuing them is not only no longer help-ful, but also it might even be harmful. For example, treatment of an advanced cancer with powerful che-motherapeutic agents may be very produc-tive at an early diagnosis, but it becomes less likely to help as time goes on.”

Palliative medicine differs from most medical specialties in that it is not focused on one organ system, like the lungs or the heart. Caregivers usually look at the entire picture: how the patient perceives his or her illness, what is expect-ed and what can be done to support and comfort patients who are burdened with multiple diseases or illnesses that are difficult or complicated, as well as how

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to help families cope.“Palliative care may be requested

at any time during seri-ous disease to help with symptoms like pain, nausea or fatigue,” Dr. Bobonich says. In the hospi-tal, palliative care is usually provided as a team-based approach, and includes the coordinated efforts of medi-cal specialists, nurses, thera-pists and social workers. “They help with the plan of care as patients advance to-ward discharge and needs are determined. It may also include the cooperation of pharmacists for medicine choices, which are affordable and tolerated, chaplains to assist with spiritual needs, respiratory therapists and even nutrition-ists and speech therapists to help with food choices, tex-tures and nutri-ent content.”

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on intervention or the patient with advanced care who died despite these actions. Studies suggest palliative care not only reduces a patient’s symptoms and provides a better quality of life, but also extends a patient’s life.”

From a Catholic perspective, palliative care helps to discover reasonable hope for benefit versus imposing burden on patient, family and community. In most instances, healthcare providers at all levels are relieved once palliative care is involved, as it frees them to focus on patient comfort when outright improvement is not possible.

“At Geisinger Holy Spirit, our Palliative Care Service is unique because of our strong Catholic healthcare ministry, as well as an excellent interdenominational presence that respects all faiths and backgrounds,” Dr. Bobonich adds. “Patients and their families will find strength through pallia-tive care that faces the reality of death with the confidence of faith, good clinical support and a car-ing environment for seriously ill individuals.”

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Hospice CareThe distinction between pallia-

tive medicine and hospice care is often difficult to understand. While there is a common under-pinning of symptom care provid-ed by both, patients are enrolled in hospice care when they have been told they have a limited life expectancy.

“Because only heaven knows when a patient will pass away, the general question might be asked, ‘Would you be surprised if this person died tomorrow?’ If your answer is yes, then they are probably not a true candidate for hospice help,” explains Arlene Bobonich, MD, a palliative care provider at Geisinger Holy Spirit. “Disorders like congestive heart failure, advanced COPD, advanced stage cancer, Parkin-son’s disease, severe dementia and sepsis often result in death and are common diagnoses that are seen in hospice care.”

Hospice care is usually deliv-ered in the home by a group of nurses and aides, but it can be delivered in a hospice residence or an extended-care facility. However, patients receiving pal-liative care are seen daily when hospitalized.

“It is not unusual to see a blend of the two, such as hospice care that provides some life-prolong-ing treatments or palliative medi-cine programs that concentrate solely on end-of-life care,” says Dr. Bobonich. “When trying to distinguish between the two, it is helpful to remember that all hospice care is palliative, in that it is concerned with symptoms and plan of care at any point in the disease process. However, not all palliative medicine is hospice care, which is focused on end-of-life support as well as symptoms.”

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By Jen ReedThe Catholic Witness

Counting on her fingers to keep track of points in an ice-breaker game she was playing with a young woman at the Fiat Days discernment retreat, Natasha Roig, an aspirant for the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco, rattled off the names of vari-ous scents from the Bath & Body Works collection: “Cucumber Melon,” “Laven-der Vanilla,” “Country Apple.”

Thirty seconds later, the topic changed in the “Categories”-type game, to women in the Bible. Then it changed again, to clothing brands.

With each category, Fiat Days partici-pants paired up with a new teammate, first introducing themselves, and then working together to list as many items in the category before tallying their own individual scores.

The ice-breaker session on Day 1 of Fiat Days served a dual purpose: for the 41 young women participants to intro-duce themselves to one another, and to the consecrated religious and adult chaperones on hand; and to illustrate that each person comes to discernment with their own gifts, knowledge and experi-ence.

Fiat Days is an annual discernment retreat for young women, ages 15-25, and hosted by the Diocesan Office of Vocations. This year, it took place July 1-3 at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md.

The retreat takes its name from Mary’s “Fiat” to be the Mother of Our Lord, and

For Young Women and Religious, Joy Radiates at Fiat Days Retreat

Sister Theresa, Vocation Director of the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco, and Jessica Bassili of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Lebanon react to a humorous anecdote during the opening session at Fiat Days.

Angela DeBolt of St. Joseph Parish in York enjoys an ice-breaker game with a religious Sister.

offers attendees a time to learn about consecrated life and better discern God’s call.

One-third of this year’s participants were previous attendees, and it led to a joyous scenario as long-distance friends reunited in the seminary’s rec room as they arrived on July 1.

“Most of the friends I’ve made at Fiat Days, I don’t get to see but once a year here,” said Zofia Joynt of Our Lady of Refuge in Doylesburg, a four-year par-ticipant. “We maintain a prayerful con-nection throughout the year, and because of that, our friendships are super strong.”

For Zofia, 18, Fiat Days offers good conversation and quality time for discernment among like-minded women her age.

“I come from a small parish, and there are very few Catho-lics in my hometown, let alone Catholic women my age. Com-ing here every year is a treat, because I don’t get this kind of interaction with Catholic peers and religious women,” she told The Catholic Witness. “This retreat is a blessing.”

The Fiat Days schedule in-cluded daily Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, spiritual direction and discernment walks with the Sisters, Rosary and night prayer, and camaraderie forged through small group dis-cussion, recreation and meals.

Consecrated religious at the retreat this year included the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco, the Sisters of St. Joseph

the Worker, the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matará, a consecrat-ed virgin, a representative of the cloistered Dominican Nuns of the Perpetual Rosary, and chaperones.

“Fiat Days is a wonderful ex-perience for the young girls, be-cause so many times, the religious aren’t in their schools or even in their parishes, yet their desire for a religious vocation is there,” said Sister Patricia Jean of the Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker, from Walton, Ky. “This gives the young women an opportunity to meet religious sisters, and to ask those heart-burning questions, like ‘How will I know?’ and ‘I wonder if....’ Here, they can ex-plore and discern in a relaxed and

welcoming environment.”“And they’re not alone in doing it,”

added Mother Mary Christina, also of the Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker. “They are with other women their age who have the same questions. They might be the only one wondering amongst their peers, but here, they’re not alone. There is com-mon ground.”

As a three-year attendee of Fiat Days, Sister Patricia Jean encourages the women discerning a religious vocation to further their retreat experiences by visit-ing religious communities.

“If you’re interested in teaching, visit a teaching community. If you’re interested in nursing, go to a nursing community. God will direct you to where he wants you to be. He will fulfill all your de-sires,” she said.

(For information on vocation discern-ment in the Diocese of Harrisburg, visit www.hbgdiocese.org/clergy/vocations.)

Welcoming new participants to Fiat Days, Sister Theresa, Vocation Director of the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco, greets young women as they arrive for the retreat.

Sister Patricia Jean of the Sisters

of St. Joseph the Worker listens to a

Fiat Days participant as they

are introduced to each other.

Young women and their families

participate in opening Mass, celebrated by Father Brian Wayne, Director of Vocations

for the Diocese of Harrisburg.

JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS

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Monastery

Sister Mary Magdalene of the Divine Heart (formerly Channing Dale of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Lan-caster), who entered in 2013, and is cur-rently enclosed in the Discalced Carmelite community in Philadelphia.

The Carmelites continue to attract young women to the congregation, and so the available farmland in Fairfield – owned by the parents of Mother Thérèse – offered an opportunity for expansion from Elysburg.

Like St. Teresa of Avila and St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Discalced Carmelites prac-tice the traditional aspects of Carmelite and monastic life – prayer, fasting, enclo-sure, and union with God.

Entering the Carmel from locations throughout the world – including Austra-lia and Ghana – they dedicate their lives to prayer and sacrifice to give themselves to-tally to God for the world. Enclosed in the monastery, and leaving behind family and friends, they spend their days in scheduled times of silent prayer, the Divine Office, holy Mass, recitation of the Rosary and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. They also have time for work in making clothes, baking bread and tending to the garden and farm; and recreational time for sew-ing, artwork and storytelling.

“I think young women are drawn to what is authentic,” Mother Stella-Marie said of the growing number of vocations to the community. “They are looking to live in our day and age exactly as St. Teresa of Avila did. They want to be enclosed be-cause they want to give everything. Most of the women tell us that if they are going to dedicate their life to God, they want to go all the way and give absolutely every-thing to him.”

For this reason, it is critical that the new Carmel in Fairfield be built in the Carmel-ite tradition, said Mother Thérèse.

Watching as excavators wrenched stone from the land for construction, she told The Catholic Witness earlier this summer, “People expect us to be real nuns, all the way through. They don’t want to see a nice veneer on the outside, but then something different inside.

“We have a lot of young vocations com-ing. We need to be able to teach them not just one or two hours a day about tradition.

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With hope and prayers for the future, Mother Stella-Marie and Mother Thérèse look at the site where a novitiate will one day stand at the Carmel in Fairfield. In keeping with their congregation’s tradition, the nuns’ faces cannot be shown in photographs.

JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS

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CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESSBishop Ronald Gainer greets Katherine George, center, and her mother, Becky George. Katherine is entering the Discalced Carmelite Community in Elysburg on Aug. 4.

A grille separates the temporary chapel from the nuns’ living and working area. Discalced Carmelites are enclosed in monastic life, remaining hidden from the world to devote their lives to prayer.

They need to learn 24/7 from these stone walls, which are authentic all the way through,” she said.

Strengthening Charity and Evangelization

The blueprints for the monastery farm-stead illustrate buildings designed to stand the test of time: a chapel, a refectory, a novitiate, a building for the professed, a caretaker’s home, chaplain’s quarters and a guest cottage.

Their construction requires authentic materials and craftsmanship as the Car-melites build for future generations of their congregation.

Throughout the project’s development, the nuns have continued to be the benefi-ciaries of generous donors and volunteers who have offered their time, talent and treasure.

They include stonemasons and timber framers, among them a mason from Scot-land who instructed local volunteers in the craft, notably a “dry build” of the all-stone woodshed.

Benefactors have donated barn wood and stone that will be used to construct the buildings. Volunteers have spent time deep-cleaning the donated wooden beams. Others have been providing meals for the workers.

The build has drawn assistance from an international Catholic men’s organization called The King’s Men; from a construc-tion worker from Texas whose daughter now lives at the new Carmel in Fairfield; from an environmental specialist who is offering instruction in stewardship of the land; and from men of the local Amish community.

“It has been a beautiful way for us to evangelize and to connect with people we otherwise would not have contact with,” said Mother Thérèse. “We are hoping to continue to build on these connections and find ways to channel them into lasting re-lationships.”

As Mother Stella-Marie and Mother Thérèse walked the new grounds in Fair-field, they spoke also of long-fostered rela-tionships with family and within the com-munity, and how they change with time.

The nuns bow in prayer as the bishop prepares to bless the temporary chapel.

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How to HelpThe Discalced Carmelite nuns welcome finan-

cial support, volunteer efforts and donations of time and talent. They also happily accept prayer requests. For information, and to learn about the progress of the new monastery, visit www.fairfieldcarmelites.org.

Monastery

Mother Thérèse’s family owns the property on which the new monastery is being built. Yet, because she has entered Carmel, her family remains separated from her as she lives the cloistered life of a Discalced Carmelite.

The experience of having a daughter enter Carmel is something that Mother Thérèse’s parents can use to con-nect with other families whose daughters enter the com-munity.

“When someone’s daughter enters Carmel, there is a real pain in the family that happens because of the amount of separation, and a new relationship has to be forged,” Mother Thérèse observed. “My parents can be a source to guide new families through that process and let them know that there is light on the other side. It gives the fami-lies reassurance to know that there are others who under-stand their pain and know that there is something beauti-ful on the other side of it.”

The nuns too are experiencing a degree of separation in their community as this new chapter begins. Nine of the total 28 from the monastery in Elysburg are now forging a new foundation in Fairfield, and parted ways from their counterparts who remain enclosed some two hours to the north.

“It is a sacrifice to break away from each other, but it is a sacrifice that we make for the future of the congre-gation,” said Mother Stella-Marie. “We will stay united. Even though we won’t see each other any longer, we will remain close in prayer.”

The Discalced Carmelites are one of three contempla-tive communities in the Diocese of Harrisburg. The others are the Carmelites in Danville, who formerly lived in the monastery in Elysburg, and the Dominican Nuns of the

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A site perspective of the Carmel in Farfield, including the caretaker’s home, far left, the monastery, center,

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Perpetual Rosary in Lancaster.Looking across the vista on their grounds in Fairfield,

Mother Thérèse smiled at the promise of the community’s future there.

“Holy Mother, St. Teresa of Avila, was looking for two things when considering a piece of land. She was looking for a source of water, and a place where the Sisters would

have views. We are always cloistered, and so we need to be able to be outside of ourselves, and have an expansive view as we are praying for the world,” she said. “When Mother Stella-Marie and I stepped onto this property, we knew that it was the place to build.”

Thinking back to the ground-breaking ceremony on the site just two years ago, Mother Stella-Marie reflected. “It’s been a journey of trust. We noticed that every time we would go in one direction, Our Lord would supply us with what we needed just at the right time. He’s reminded us that this is his work. He’s made it clear to us that he wants this monastery to happen, and we’re just his instru-ments.

“It’s going to take many years for the buildings to be completed, but we are ready for that, and just by moving here, it will help us get our roots into this community,” she said. “We’ve experienced so much support and good will from the people. We’ve come to realize it is all God’s work.”

(For information about the Discalced Carmelite nuns, the progress of the monastery in Fairfield, and volunteer efforts, visit www.fairfieldcarmelites.org.)

Bishop Ronald Gainer blesses the crucifix in the temporary chapel at the Carmel in Fairfield. A newly-constructed barn there will house the chapel, kitchen and choir until the permanent monastery is built. The nine nuns who are enclosed there sleep in cells in a mobile unit on the site.

Bishop William Waltersheid, Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh, prays as Father Maximilian Mary is installed as chaplain for the Discalced Carmelite Nuns in Fairfield. The bishop was instrumental in welcoming the nuns to the diocese from Nebraska in 2009 when he served as Secretary for Clergy and Consecrated Life for the Diocese of Harrisburg.

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From St. Patrick Parish

On July 22, St. Patrick Parish in York com-memorated the start of its Capital Improvement Campaign projects with a groundbreaking ceremony in the church courtyard.

The parish is approaching the 120th anniver-sary of the church building, which is the third church building of a parish predating the revo-lutionary war. Prayer warriors have worn the pews and kneelers in the interior while nature has waged war on the exterior. The Capital Im-provement Campaign, titled “A Call To Restore and Preserve” (St Patrick Catholic Church), is focused on restoring the interior in keeping with period architecture, while taking action on the exterior to preserve the foundations of the church building by managing storm water drainage and repair of water damaged grounds and facilities.

The three-year campaign funds, presently totaling more than $1.2 million in pledges, will be spent 40 percent on the exterior and 60 percent on the interior.

Phase I, which started July 23, one day after the groundbreaking ceremo-ny, focuses on storm water manage-ment. The highlight of Phase I will be restoration of the church courtyard, which has been destroyed by runoff. It will also include installation of a ramp from the basement cafeteria entrance to the north parking lot that will double as a delivery ramp wide enough for supply trucks to service the cafeteria, and, more importantly for the first time in the history of this church, provide for handicap access to the cafeteria.

Phase II, focusing on the interior, has several goals: replacing broken and torn kneelers and removing, repairing, reupholstering and rein-stalling the pews with two less rows and more favorable spacing between pews. While pews and kneelers are removed, the plan is to take a once in a lifetime opportunity to replace the entire flooring with a uniform floor throughout the church. This phase is

St. Patrick’s in York Breaks Ground for Capital Improvement Campaign

CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS

Above: Eagle Scout Tyler Raubenstine is a Life Scout and an active member of Troop 127.

Right: Members of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Abbottstown gather as Father Timothy Marcoe, pastor, blesses the Rosary Garden crafted by Tyler Raubenstine for his Eagle Scout project.

By Chris HeiseyThe Catholic Witness

Tyler Raubenstine is justifiably pleased with his Eagle Scout project – a beautiful crafted Rosary Garden – located adjacent to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Abbottstown. Given its idyllic setting amidst the sprawling farm and pasture lands just outside of town, the garden seems the perfect addition for the parish.

Father Timothy Marcoe, pastor, blessed the garden after early Sunday Holy Mass on July 22 in between drenching downpours as nearly 200 faithful gathered to support Tyler and his project. A reluctant sun pierced through the laden clouds to parishioners’

delight as Father Marcoe was sprinkling Holy Water around the entire garden.

“This project took a couple of years to complete from beginning to end,” Tyler said after the dedication, adding, “At times I needed a kick in the pants to get it done with all my other activities I had going.”

Tyler, a Life Scout and active member of Troop 127, which is sponsored by the parish, is grateful to the many parishioners who supported his fund raising efforts. And he is grateful to his family for their guidance and help. “I am very proud of this garden and how it all turned out. It’s been a great learning experience, and I hope the parish benefits using it.”

Beautifully Crafted Eagle Scout Project Blessed in Abbottstown

estimated to begin in June of 2019. There will also be renovation of the choir

loft to remedy safety issues with the original railing, and modify an unusable riser schematic originally designed for the first installation of a pipe organ. Members of the Capital Com-mittee and parishioners decided to take on the project themselves. The job moved ahead of both phases utilizing inside talent and is now complete.

The most important part of the campaign is the benefactors, who without hesitation came forward and generously pledged to “Restore and Preserve” St. Patrick Church, and those who have prayed fervently throughout this campaign for its success.

CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESSFather Hoa Van Nguyen, Chaplain of the

Vietnamese Community at St. Patrick Parish in York, rejoices during the ceremony.

Father Keith Carroll, pastor of St. Patrick Parish in York, offers a blessing during a ceremony July 22 to break ground for capital improvements to the church and its grounds.

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Holy Spirit Parish in Palmyra, Summer Festival Aug. 11 from 5-11 p.m. and Aug. 12 from noon-6 p.m. Food, music, entertainment, bingo, basket raffle, and lots of games for the kids. Come and enjoy.

St. Catherine Labouré Parish’s 3rd annual Dinner on Derry Food Truck Fest Aug. 19 from 1-6 p.m. on the parish campus in Harrisburg. Food truck vendors for every taste (even vegetarian!). Slow-cooked BBQ, cheesesteak sandwiches, peperoni stuffed pretzels, plus plenty of sweet treats. Bingo, raffles, face-painting, indoor mini-golf, plus surprises for the adventurous. Infor-mation at www.sclhbg.org.

St. Patrick Parish in Trevorton annual Summer Parish Festival on the church grounds Aug. 10 and 11 from 5-10 p.m. Theme is “Emoji Nation.” Delicious food, games, raffles (cash and basket) and entertainment. Friday, Bigfoot “Live” Radio Broadcast from 5-7 p.m., and live band “R.A.T.L.” from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, live band “Reckless” from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Annual Buchanan Valley Picnic Aug. 25 from noon until dusk, rain or shine, at the picnic grove at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Orrtanna. Home-cooked family-style ham and chicken dinners served all day, $10 for adults; $4 for children ages 6-12; and free for ages 5 and under. Picnic has been a tradition for over 175 years, in the beautiful hills of Buchanan Valley, known for the cap-

ture of Mary Jemison in 1758 by Native Americans. Old-fashioned picnic with games for children, drawings, bingo, music, and good food. Contact St. Ignatius Loyola Parish at 717-677-8012. Email: stignatiusofloyola@hbgdiocese.org. Website: www.stignatiusofloyola.org.

Our Lady of Mercy Parish Picnic next to Ideal Park in Slabtown, Aug. 3 and 4 from 6-11 p.m. Food, dancing, games and music. Entertainment by classic rock band “Kartune” on Friday, and by “The 60’s Boys” with some former “Mudflaps” members on Saturday. No cool-ers or pets permitted.

St. Mark and St. Luke Parishes’ End of Sum-mer Bazaar Aug. 18 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the St. Mark Parish Hall, Greencastle. Homemade baked goods, basket raffles, a silent auction featuring hand painted pic-tures, several items by Woodturners, Intarsia Wood Art, Jewelry etc., plant sale, book sale, kids’ games, bounce house, face painting and more! Lunch will include beef brisket sandwiches, sausage & pepper subs, meatball subs, hot dogs, pierogis, macaroni & cheese, potato salad, cole slaw and ice cream. The DJ Speaks will be sponsoring a photo booth with fun music and prizes. No admission fee. For more information, contact Mary Wit-mer at mtwitmer@comcast.net or at 717-597-7645.

Holy Angels Parish Picnic in Kulpmont, on the evenings of Aug. 3 and 4. Games, Basket Bonanza,

bake sale, yard sale. Entertainment by “Memory Lane” Friday from 7-11 p.m., and by “The Shoreliners” Satur-day from 7-11 p.m. Fireworks display Saturday 10 p.m. $3,000 in cash prizes! Fantastic menu! For information, call 570-373-1221.

The annual St. Benedict the Abbot Sum-mer Festival Aug. 3, 4 and 5 at 750 State Drive in Lebanon. Friday and Saturday from 5-10 p.m., and Sun-day from 3-8 p.m. Entertainment Friday from 7-10 p.m. by “Cheyenne,” Saturday from 7-10 p.m. by “Flaming Dick and the Hot Rods,” and Sunday from 3-4 p.m. by Grupo J-Rengue featuring Spanish tunes, followed by D.J. Dave Mohl from 4-8 p.m. Enjoy bingo, basket raffle, kiddie korner, games, inflatables, beer tent and much more. Hot dogs, burgers, homemade fries, pierogi, halupki, halushki, tacos, empanadillas, tamales, egg rolls, fried rice, and more, fun, and games.

St. Joseph Church Festival in Berwick, Aug. 3, 4, and 5 at the church grounds. Homemade food, meatballs, fireballs, porkette, potatoes pancakes, haluski, fried dough, refreshments, ice cream, homemade baked goods, basket and money raffles and more! Entertain-ment by “The Shoreliners” on Friday, “The Legends” on Saturday and “Polka Punch” on Sunday. Kids’ games and bounce houses. For the over 21 crowd, the “Beer Gar-den” will be returning. Come and enjoy our delicious food, fun and celebration of our parish’s 90th anniversary!

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Charity is the first principle of the Knights of Columbus. Knights are men who get things done. They vol-unteer time to serve parishes and communities, and by working togeth-er, they were able to donate more than $1.4 billion and 664 million volunteer hours to worthy causes in the past de-cade.

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Sister Faustina Marie of the Good ShepherdDominican Sister Faustina Marie of the Good Shepherd, 63, died June 29

in the Lancaster Regional UMPC Hospital, surrounded by two nuns from her congregation.

Born Mary Martha Elizabeth David in Canton, Ohio, in 1954, she joined the community of the Dominican Nuns of the Perpetual Rosary in Lancaster on Aug. 17, 1993, after transferring from the Institute of Our Lady of Charity of Carrollton, Ohio, where she had been a member for 18 years, caring for children with special needs.

For the past 25 years, Sister Faustina Marie had been a cheerful greeter as portress of the Monastery of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, as devoted sacris-tan, and as cook. She participated in various monastic duties, and took delight in caring for the two monastery cats, Sammy and Pandora.

The daily hour of Guard of the Rosary, and bringing the many intentions and concerns of the Church, the world, friends, relatives and benefactors before the Lord was her cherished duty and mission.

The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the Monastery Chapel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Lancaster on July 3. Burial was in the cemetery in the cloistered monastery grounds.

Sister Mary Evelyn Di PietroAdorers of the Blood of Christ Sister Mary Evelyn Di Pietro died July 23 in

Columbia. She was 97 and had been a professed member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ for 74 years.

Born Beatrice Evelyn Di Pietro, along with her twin brother, Philip, on July 4, 1921, in Belmont, Mass, she came to know the Adorers through her aunt, Sister Maria Cancellieri, ASC, who entered the community in Rome before migrating to the U.S. Beatrice Evelyn entered the community at St. Joseph Convent, the Motherhouse of the former Columbia Province, on Aug. 21, 1942.

She graduated from St. Joseph Academy High School in Columbia, studied at the Precious Blood Teacher Training Institute there, and St. Joseph College in Calumet, Ind. She also studied at Georgia University, and at Millersville University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Youngstown University in Ohio, and an elementary education teaching certificate from the state of Ohio.

Her life-long teaching ministry took her to North Carolina, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. In the Diocese of Harrisburg, Sister Mary Evelyn served at St. John Parish in Enhaut, the Bishop’s Residence in Harrisburg, St. Joseph Parish in Lancaster, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Lancaster, and Assump-tion BVM Parish in Steelton. She also tutored children with learning disabili-ties while living at the motherhouse in Columbia, Pennsylvania.

She served her Adorer community as local coordinator in Chicago and Steelton, as administrator at the motherhouse, and on the staff at the Precious Blood Spirituality Center, Columbia. She retired to the motherhouse in 2002, and to St. Anne’s Retirement Community in 2008 where she lived Mission in Later Life until her death.

The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 28 in the chapel at St. Anne’s Retirement Community. Burial was in the community cemetery.

Donations in memory of Sister Evelyn may be made at Adorers.org or sent to Adorers of the Blood of Christ at U.S. Region Mission Center, 4233 Sul-phur Ave., St. Louis, Mo., 63109.

Sister Anna Hope BauerlinFranciscan Sister Anna Hope Bauerlin, formerly Sister Miriam, 93, died in

Crozier Hospital in Aston, Pa., on July 24. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 70 years and had recently cel-ebrated her diamond jubilee.

Sister Hope was born in Philadelphia and entered the congregation in 1946. She studied nursing at St. Joseph Hospital in Baltimore, where she became an R.N. She later earned a B.S. in Nursing from Villanova University in Phila-delphia (1955), an M.S. in Nursing from St. John University in Jamaica, N.Y. (1963), and an M.S. in Family and Marriage from Fordham University in the Bronx (1983). Sister Hope ministered primarily in healthcare and social ser-vices.

She also ministered for eight years in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. In the Diocese of Harrisburg, she worked as a clinical instructor at St. Joseph Hospi-tal in Lancaster. She also spent six years in the Diocese of Allentown, and was a member of the provincial council for the Sisters of St. Francis Immaculate Conception Province which was based in Philadelphia but which also includ-ed missions in the Dioceses of Allentown and Harrisburg.

Additional ministry experiences included service in Oregon, South Caro-lina, Texas and Washington. Sister Hope moved to the Archdiocese of Phila-delphia in 2012, serving in local house ministry. In 2017, she moved to Assisi House where she served in prayer ministry and hospitality.

The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in Assisi House, Aston, Pa., on July 31. Burial was in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Aston.

Donations in her name can be made to the Sisters of St. Francis Foundation, 609 S. Convent Road, Aston, Pa., 19014.

Please pray for the following clergy who died in August during the past 25 years:Deacon Morris MacAdam, 1996Msgr. Thomas McGough, 1997Msgr. Leo A. Beierschmitt, 2002

Father Francis Lahout, 2003Father Hugh J. McLaughlin, 2005Father Charles Slough, 2009Father Joseph Kofchock, 2010Msgr. Thomas R. Brenner, 2011Msgr. George W. Rost, 2012Deacon Frank Eckman, 2012Msgr. Thomas Smith, 2014Father Kenneth Lawrence, 2017

AbbottstownImmaculate Heart of Mary:Regina “Polly” Renaut

BerwickImmaculate Conception BVM:Anna KochRose KocheraBette Walck

BloomsburgSt. Columba:Anna Mae KleponisAnna E. KundrickEleanor A. MillerNancy Onuschak

Blue Ridge SummitSt. Rita:James Bakner

Camp HillGood Shepherd:Dr. Edward DaileyElsie Newkam

CatawissaOur Lady of Mercy:Rosalie Komola

ChambersburgCorpus Christi:John E. BubserJoan DeFonzoKegan DingleHelen GrienerPatricia HareMargaret Novak

Coal TownshipOur Lady of Hope:Veronica BogusJoseph GubernotLouise HublerClinton KeeferMarilyn Ruback

ConewagoSacred Heart of Jesus:Nancy M. Gouker

DallastownSt. Joseph:Jeanne A. GoodlingGladys OpsitosPhyllis PetersJoan M. RoyerLaverne Sabados

DanvilleSt. Joseph: Eleanor Heller

ElizabethtownSt. Peter:Margaret “Peg” HaitzDolores Yurkovic

FairfieldImmaculate Conception BVM:Ruth Ann ShultzBrad Wolfgang

GettysburgSt. Francis Xavier:Judith HarrisAnn Monahan

GreencastleSt. Mark:Linda FearnowRose Hudson

HanoverSt. Vincent de Paul:Arlene Frock

HarrisburgCathedral Parish of St. Patrick:Ronald MillerBrenda RooksOur Lady of the Blessed Sacrament:Jan DoyleMary SullivanSt. Catherine Labouré:Dolores AcriJames GillespieMary Beth KennySusan RisteffVictor WozniewiczSt. Francis of Assisi:Arquemides Manuel Flores

HersheySt. Joan of Arc:Millie Landis

KulpmontHoly Angels:Andrew C. KlinePetronella RickPauline Sankowski

LancasterAssumption BVM:David V. WickenheiserSt. John Neumann:Margaret MaddoxMaximillian McGlincheySt. Joseph:Altagracia AliceaWilliam G. BraungardEva C. KingJosephine G. KrushinskyClara MaloneyMaria Therese OsbornLoretta M. Wolf Rankin

Lebanon Assumption BVM:Pamela BenachMargaret DitzlerMichael McConnellGrace Minnich

McSherrystownAnnunciation BVM:Genevieve FlanaganLinus SmithRichard A. Wierman

MechanicsburgSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton:Margaret WilderSt. Joseph:Asayo DoroskyJoe KrulockDiane MaderLydia Prestine

St. Katharine Drexel:Sam AndreoliLois HoffmanSophia “Delight” St. John-Brainerd

MiddletownSeven Sorrows BVM:Dolores Fricchione

MillersvilleSt. Philip the Apostle:Gloria PotenteRobert PottsDorothy Rodgers

MiltonSt. Joseph:Anthony L. KaminskiPatricia A. Rosboschil

Mount CarmelDivine Redeemer:William James McFadden

Our Lady of Mount Carmel:Warren Altamore

Mount JoyMary, Mother of the Church:Tolbert UnderkofflerMarie Vottero

New CumberlandSt. Theresa:Emily BielawaBeatrice CanzoneriTimothy Kline

New FreedomSt. John the Baptist:Marian BirckElizabeth “Betty” NearyAlexander Lee PowersCatherine Wheeler

New OxfordImmaculate Conception BVM:Mary “Sis” Orndorff

PalmyraHoly Spirit:Philip H. Heine

SelinsgroveSt. Pius X:Pietro Amato

SteeltonPrince of Peace:Jean L. BarrJean B. KrovicLaurence J. Salinger

SunburySt. Monica:Anna CuppThomas A. Wieszkowiak

YorkSt. Joseph:Charles J. DiMarcelloMartha SneeringerMarie VotteroCharlene WallbillickMary Weed

St. Rose of Lima:Mary CugliariAnthony Danna

The names of the following deceased persons have been submitted by their parishes. Please remember in your prayers the happy repose of these recently departed souls and the consolation of their loved ones.

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Catholic News Service

New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activi-ties, called for a national prayer campaign effort that “the change in the U.S. Supreme Court will move our nation closer to the day when every human being is protected in law and welcomed in life.”

“As soon as Supreme Court Justice Anthony Ken-nedy announced his retirement, pro-abortion groups began lobbying the U.S. Senate to reject any nominee who does not promise to endorse Roe v. Wade,” the cardinal said in a statement.

“While the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops does not support or oppose the confirmation of any

Prayer Campaign begins for Legal Protection of Human Life

presidential nominee,” he said, “we can and should raise grave concerns about a confirmation process which is being grossly distorted by efforts to subject judicial nominees to a litmus test of support for Roe v.

Wade. And we must pray.”He invited all people of goodwill to pray each Fri-

day from Aug. 3 to Sept. 28 in a “Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life.” The USCCB has made “Call to Prayer” materials accessible at https://bit.ly/2JBU1MH. Materials include prayers and edu-cational resources and an invitation to fast on Fridays for this intention.

Those wishing to join this nine-week prayer ef-fort can sign up at www.usccb.org/pray to participate in this and subsequent Call to Prayer initiatives via email or text message.

“May Our Lady of Guadalupe intercede for the healing of our nation and our people from decades of abortion on demand,” Cardinal Dolan said.

CNS/CATHOLICPHILLLY.COMAn artist’s rendering shows the design of St. Katharine Drexel’s tomb and its lo-cation at the rear of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. The work to relocate it from its current shrine in Bensalem, Pa., is being funded by the Connelly Foundation and expected to be completed in coming weeks. A dedication Mass will be celebrated Nov. 18.

By Lou Baldwin Catholic News Service

The remains of St. Katharine Drexel, founder of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, will be transferred from the crypt under the chapel of St. Elizabeth Convent, the congregation’s Bensalem motherhouse, in the coming weeks to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.

The transfer is precipitated by the decision of the sisters to sell the prop-erty because of declining numbers of the order.

“The Sisters of the Blessed Sacra-ment have once again given the faith-ful of the archdiocese a tremendous gift,” said Father G. Dennis Gill, the rector of the cathedral, where he hosted a news conference July 24. “With the new opportunity to honor St. Katha-rine at the cathedral, even more people will be exposed to her extraordinary life and example.”

Mother Katharine was born Cath-erine Mary Drexel Nov. 26, 1858, the second child of wealthy invest-ment banker Francis Anthony Drexel and Elizabeth Langstroth Drexel. Her mother died almost immediately after her birth, and she and her older sister, Elizabeth (Smith), were raised by their loving stepmother, Emma Bouvier Drexel, along with a younger sister of that marriage, Louise (Morrell).

Deeply religious, Katharine founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in 1891 with the specific ministry of ser-vice to the two most persecuted races in American society – the “Indians and Colored People,” the common terms for Native American and African-American people in that era.

Mother Katharine died March 3, 1955, at age 97. She was canonized in 2000 with March 3 as her feast day.

“St. Katharine’s message is as rel-evant today as it was 125 years ago,” said Sister Donna Breslin, the presi-dent of the Sisters of the Blessed Sac-rament, at the news conference. “She was a contemporary saint and we con-tinue to pray to her for an end to racism and deeply rooted prejudices.”

The new location for St. Katharine’s tomb will be on the left rear of the ca-thedral, next to the Drexel altar, which was given to the cathedral in the late 19th century by St. Katharine and her sisters to honor Francis Drexel and Emma Bouvier Drexel. It is the only

St. Katharine Drexel’s Tomb Will Be Moved to Philadelphia Cathedral

altar in the cathedral that memorializes members of the laity.

The tomb itself will look virtually the same as it looked at St. Elizabeth Convent. The focus will be the stone sarcophagus that has contained St. Katharine’s coffin since her entomb-ment.

Above it will be the same image from the shrine that depicts three an-

gels in adoration before a monstrance, a symbol of the Eucharist, because of St. Katharine’s great devotion to Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.

It is not uncommon for cathedrals and churches to have the remains of saints, Father Gill explained. But very often the founders of religious congre-gations have their tombs in a chapel of their congregation.

For example, the remains of St. John Neumann are at his shrine at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Philadelphia, which since its foundation been con-ducted by the Redemptorist Fathers. The saint was a member of that order and was the fourth bishop of Philadel-phia. He was canonized in 1977.

Preparations for the new resting place for St. Katharine were funded by a grant from the Connelly Foundation.

“The Connelly Foundation’s sup-port for this project comes from rever-ence and respect for a true outstanding Philadelphian who gave totally of her-self to help others,” said Josephine C. Mandeville, the chair of the Connelly Foundation, which supports many charitable and educational endeavors in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.

In her lifetime, Mother Katharine’s only desire was to be buried in the convent cemetery alongside the pio-neer sisters who had preceded her in death. During her years of quiet retire-ment before her death, the leadership of the congregation decided she should be entombed in a crypt shrine, and this was prepared with the permission of Cardinal Dennis Dougherty.

That her remains should now come to the cathedral is appropriate. Although it was not technically their parish, the Drexel family often worshipped there and her father was a generous donor to its construction (1846-1864).

At her death, Mother Katharine’s fu-neral was celebrated in the cathedral. At that time Bishop Joseph McShea, who preached at her funeral Mass, said, “I think she was a saint. I am convinced she was a saint and have no knowledge of any dedicated woman, no personal knowledge, that would ex-ceed her in sanctity.”

For many years, the cathedral was the site of an annual memorial Mass long before her 2000 canonization.

While the new tomb for St. Katha-rine will be available for veneration and prayer by the faithful shortly after it is installed, a formal Mass of dedi-cation will be celebrated Nov. 18 by Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput.

Other plans, also possible through the Connelly Foundation grant, include several new programs to promote the life, work and witness of St. Katharine Drexel as well as a new website and online documentary.

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Compiled by Jen Reed Spiritual Offerings

Public square Rosary rallies take place on the squares in New Oxford, Littlestown and Hanover monthly at noon. The rally in New Oxford is every second Saturday of the month, the rally in Littlestown is every third Saturday of the month, and the rally in Hanover is every fourth Saturday of the month. For information, call Grace at 717-624-2180.

A Charismatic Mass with prayers for healing will be celebrated Aug. 30 at St. Rose of Lima Church in York by Father Stephen Logue, parochial vicar. Praise and worship music begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by Mass at 7. The Mass is sponsored by the local Charismatic prayer groups. For more information, call Joyce at 717-308-7245.

Mass in the Croatian language will be celebrated Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. at Cibort Park, Center and Penn Streets in Bressler, prior to the Croatian picnic. Croatian hymns will be sung with tambura accompaniment.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Lancaster will hold its annual novena in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from Aug. 6-14 at 7 p.m., except on Sat-urday, when it will follow the 4 p.m. Mass. The novena consists of the Rosary and novena prayers, and is approximately 30 minutes in length.

Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary, according to St. Louis-Marie de Montfort, will take place Sept. 8 at the National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, Md., during noon Mass celebrated by Archbishop Lori. Since Jesus came to us through Mary, we will dedicate ourselves to him through Mary. Beginning on July 15 and continuing for four consecutive Sundays, there will be Marian talks in preparation for the consecration program, following noon Mass at the Grotto. The program will begin on Aug. 6 and continue for 33 days. Each day will consist of about 15 minutes of prayer and reflection. On Sept. 8, the Feast of the Nativity of Mary, we will consecrate ourselves to her. Contact Grotto staff at http://www.nsgrotto.org/contact.html for information or to register.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available at the St. Pauline Center at 1150 Chestnut Street in Kulpmont on Fridays from noon-10 p.m., and Saturdays from 5 a.m.-7 p.m. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed in the chapel on Fridays at 3 p.m.

Pilgrimages & RetreatsJoin Father Dwight Schlaline on a pilgrimage

to the Holy Land from January 7-17, 2019. The pilgrimage includes: Daily Mass at holy sites, licensed Christian guide, accommodation in First Class hotels (five nights in Jerusalem, three nights in Tiberias, on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, one night in Tel Aviv), breakfast and dinner daily, land transportation by deluxe motorcoach, roundtrip motorcoach from Shippens-burg to Washington Dulles Airport, roundtrip airfare from Dulles to Tel Aviv on Lufthansa, and more, for $3,289 per person/double occupancy. For complete details, please contact Karen Hurley at k.m.hurley1@gmail.com or George’s International Tours at (800) 566-7499, sales@georgesintl.com or visit www.georgesintl.com.

Join Father Kenneth Smith on a pilgrimage to Marian Shrines in Portugal, Spain, and France from October 15-26, 2018. The pilgrimage includes: Daily Mass, professional tour manager and local guides, accommodation in First Class hotels (two nights in Fatima, one night in Sala-manca, one night in Avila, one night in Zaragoza, two nights in Lourdes, three nights in Barcelona), breakfast and dinner daily, land transportation by deluxe motorcoach, roundtrip motor-coach from Mechanicsburg to Philadelphia Airport, roundtrip airfare from Philadelphia on nonstop flights with American Air-lines, and more, for $3,499 per person/double occupancy. For complete details, please contact Karen Hurley at k.m.hurley1@gmail.com or George’s International Tours at (800) 566-7499, sales@georgesintl.com or visit www.georgesintl.com.

Third Order Secular Carmelites of Elysburg invite you to attend a retreat Sept. 28-30 at Villa Sacred Heart in Danville. The retreat master is Father Salvatore Scuirba, O.C.D., Provincial Delegate of the Washington Province. Father Sal’s theme is “The Experience of God.” For information on accommodations, schedule of activities, cost and registra-tion, contact Meg Geffken at meggef@epix.net or 570-925-6264.

The 8th pilgrimage to the Missionaries of the Poor in Kingston, Jamaica, with parishioners of Im-maculate Heart of Mary Parish in Abbottstown, will take place Nov. 11-17, 2018. The group will be assisting with the care of homeless and abandoned children and adults. Estimated airline is $600 or less; passport required. For more information, contact Roy Wainwright at roywainwright3@gmail.com or 717-586-8412. For more information, visit www.moptearsofjoy.org.

A pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Md., is being sponsored by St. Catherine Labouré Parish in Harrisburg on Sept. 27 with departure at 8:45 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. Ex-perience spiritual renewal and rejuvenation on the land where St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native-born American saint, lived and labored. Immerse yourself in “the Valley of Bless-ings,” as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton referred to the beautiful and inspiring Saint Joseph’s Valley, where the shrine is nestled in Emmitsburg. Our day will include orientation and film, historic homes guided tour, chapel and altar of relics tour, Mass, Confession, Adoration, Rosary and personal time for prayer, viewing exhibits and walking the grounds. The cost of $30 per person includes all tours and transportation by deluxe motor coach leaving/returning from St. Catherine Labouré. For more information or ticket purchase, contact Deb at the parish of-fice: 717-564-1321 or dsalldin@gmail.com.

Walk the Camino Portuguese for 128k from Sept. 27-Oct. 7 with Deacon Mike Oles as spiritual guide along the way. Seven walking days plus two nights in Santiago de Compostela at the end of our journey. Fantastic places to stay each night, with breakfast and most dinners included. There is room for four more pilgrims. E-mail rasp1833@comcast.net or call Julie at 717-394-7715.

Education & Enrichment“A Call to Prayer” pilgrimage to Centralia will

take place at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrai-nian Catholic Church in Centralia, Pa., on Aug. 26. Divine Liturgy at noon with Bishop Andriy Rabiy, Confessions from 1:30-3:30 p.m., Living Holy Rosary Reflection by Bishop Ron-ald Gainer at 2 p.m., Akafisto to the Mother of God at 3 p.m., and candlelight procession at 4 p.m. with icon of Our Lady of Pochaiv, followed by Moleben to the Mother of God.

Life in the Spirit Video with Discussion & Prayer: These 20-25-minute videos produced by The Canadian Charismatic Renewal will be shown on Thursdays: July 5, 12, 19, 26 and Aug. 2, 16, and 23. The meetings with the videos will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the hall at 41 S. Market St. of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Mount Carmel, followed by discussion and prayer. All are invited to attend.

Catholic inspirational speaker Allison Grin-gas will present “Building a Firm Foundation of Faith,” a day-long event to be held at Immaculate Conception BVM Parish in New Oxford Aug. 25 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Allison will share the easy and powerful ways we can incorporate prayer, sacrament and Scripture into our everyday life to strengthen our faith. Cost of $20 per person includes lunch. Register in advance by contacting Pete Socks at pete.socks@gmail.com or 717-521-3137, and indicate choice of American cold cut, turkey or Italian sub. Checks payable to Immaculate Concep-tion Church, 106 Carlisle St., New Oxford, PA 17350, with “ICC retreat” in the memo line.

“God, Country and Notre Dame,” a humorous and historical lecture on the history of the United States through the lens of Notre Dame, will be presented Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. at York Catholic High School. Brian S. Collier, Ph.D., a member of the faculty for the Alliance for Catholic Educa-tion and a fellow in the Institute for Education Initiatives, will offer the presentation as part of the Hesburgh Lecture Series, which brings the Notre Dame campus to its alumni and friends throughout the country. The event is free of charge and open to the public. For information, contact Dana Slevin at 717-999-4959.

Fundraisers & EventsHoly Spirit Knights of Columbus Council

#10502 in Palmyra is holding a golf outing at Iron Valley Golf Club in Lebanon on Aug. 25. A 4-person scramble format with 8 a.m. shotgun start. $85 per person fee includes range balls, beverages, chicken and BBQ pork lunch, as well as numerous raffles and prizes. Register online at www.spir-itscramble.com. Contact Dane Schoenbaum at 717-304-3493 or dane.schoenbaum@gmail.com with any questions.

Lobster Fest at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Elysburg, Aug. 25 from 5-10 p.m. Orders for lobster dinners are being accepted. $25 includes whole Maine Lobster, potatoes, corn on the cob, cole slaw, and two beverage tickets. Dinner seatings at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. You do not need a ticket to attend. Other delicious food will be available to purchase. Games, raffles, basket/prize raffle, refreshments. Double Talk will perform beginning at 6 p.m. Pepe’s Ice Cream truck will be onsite for sweet treats. More information and ticket order forms available at www.qmhr.net, or by calling the parish office at 570-672-2302. Last date to order live or steamed lobsters or lobster dinners in Aug. 9.

Washington, D.C., trip with J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth), the 50+ ministry of St. Joseph Parish in York, Sept. 15. Leaving St. Joseph Parish at 8 a.m., returning at 6 p.m. Price of $60 includes bus, tip and lunch. Arriving at St. John Paul II National Shrine at approximately 10 a.m. Mass will be

celebrated there. No admission price for the Shrine. Individual donations will be accepted. The Shrine is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. The Capuchin College will be our lunch site at 1 p.m. There will be faith sharing and the Rosary. Capuchin Brother Tage Danielson has planned this day for us, and has games with prizes planned. Brother Tage will be ordained a priest in December. RSVP by Aug. 31. Contact Margaret Miller at 717-266-4765.

The St. Joan of Arc Council of Catholic Women in Hershey will be holding their annual rummage sale and flea market Aug. 3 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Aug. 4 from 8-11 a.m. in the school cafeteria, which is located at 359 W. Areba Ave. in Hershey. There will be clothing, household items, books, games, puzzles, jewelry, toys, knick-knacks and much more. All proceeds go to charity.

St. Joseph Parish in York will hold its annual yard sale Sept. 1 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Shop for bargains with over 100 vendors, plus specialty food items for sale. Yard sale spaces are filling up, reserve your space now. Outside yard sale spaces are $25 and include two parking lot spaces; vendors should bring their own tables. New this year, inside yard sale spaces are $35 and include two provided tables, per space. Make checks or money orders payable to St. Joseph Church, memo line – Yard Sale 2018 – and mail to St. Joseph Church, 2935 Kingston Road, York PA 17402. Yard sale spaces must be reserved in advance, contact Marie Nelson at nelson@sjy.org or 717-755-7503 with any questions.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Council of Catholic Women in Williamstown is holding a summer picnic dinner Aug. 5. Eat-in or take-out, serving from 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Menu is pulled pork, homemade potato salad, baked beans, dessert and beverage. There will also be a Chinese auction. Tickets are $9 and can be obtained by calling Dawn at 717-647-9124 or Anne at 717-647-9182.

The Men’s Club at Immaculate Conception BVM Parish in Fairfield will be holding an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner in the parish hall Aug. 26 from 3-6 p.m. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread stick, drinks and dessert. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12, and under 6 free. For information, call 717-642-8815.

Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg is hosting a 1960’s All Decade Reunion, “Marching on to 100 Years!” on Sept. 1 at the Radisson Penn-Harris in Camp Hill from 6-11 p.m. Cost is $45 per person. Register online www.bishopmcdevitt.org or call Cheri Comasco at 717-236-7973, ext. 2133.

Harrisburg Catholic High School grads from the 1930’s, 1940’s, and 1950’s are invited to an All Decade Reunion on Aug. 26 from 1-4 p.m. at the Shera-ton Harrisburg Hershey. Cost is $35 per person. Register online at www.bishopmcdevitt.org or call Cheri Comasco at 717-236-7973, ext. 2133.

Divine Redeemer Parish in Mount Carmel will hold a designer purse bingo in Divine Mercy Hall (400 Block of West Cherry Street) Aug. 26. Doors will open at 1 p.m. and bingo starts at 2 p.m. Save your seat! Call-ahead tickets are $20. Tickets at the door are $25. Call 570-590-5849.

St. Joseph Parish in Hanover will have an indoor yard sale Aug. 18 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parish social hall, 5125 Grandview Road. Breakfast and lunch meals will be available for purchase. Many vendors are signed up. Pro-ceeds to benefit St. Joseph Parish.

St. John the Baptist Parish in New Freedom is holding a golf outing at Bon Air Country Club in Glen Rock on Sept. 14. A 4-person scramble format starting with a continen-tal breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. $100 per person fee includes range balls, beverages, chicken and pulled pork lunch, as well as numerous raffles and prizes. To register, contact Kathy Scheibner at the parish office at 717-235-2156 or Greg Martin at 717-858-5818.

St. Catherine of Siena Parish Knights of Columbus, Quarryville, will have a cash bingo on Aug. 16, Sept. 13 and Oct. 18. Doors open 5:30 p.m., and games begin at 6 p.m. There will be plenty of food, drinks and good-ies. The card prices are $1 per card, up to 36 cards. Come and enjoy the fun and fellowship.

The 2nd Annual Central Pennsylvania Crab, Beer and Wine Festival will be held Sept. 15. Trinity High School in Camp Hill and the West Shore YMCA will host the event, which includes artisan beer and wine from Central PA’s finest craft breweries and wineries, delicious steamed Harbor House crabs, and Redd’s barbeque, all while listening to live music. A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Central PA Food Bank. All-you-care-to-taste event will be held at Trin-ity High School. All individuals attending must be 21 years old and have identification. Tents, tables and chairs; event is rain or shine. Individual tickets for all-you-can-eat-food and two drinks are $50 before Aug. 15, $60 before Sept. 14, and $70 the day of event. All-you-can-drink wristbands are $35. Visit www.pacrabfest.org for tickets and more info.

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Deadline for Notebook SubmissionsThe deadline for the submissions for the August 17 edition

of Notebook is Wednesday, August 8 at 4:30 p.m. Announce-ments should be sent via e-mail to witness@hbgdiocese.org. No pre-designed ads, posters or PDFs, please.

For more information: www.hbgdiocese.org/150

DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the

Immaculate Conception Washington, DC

Saturday November 3, 2018|From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In Celebration of the 150th Anniversary

of the Diocese of Harrisburg 1868 – March 3 - 2018

9:00 a.m. Arrivals & Sacrament of Penance

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Celebrated by Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer

Noon - 3:00 p.m. Free Time: Conversations in Faith,

Sacrament of Penance, Eucharistic Adoration, Lunch on Your Own, Private Prayer, Gift Shops, Self-Guided Tour and

Most Holy Rosary prayed in English, Spanish and Vietnamese

3:00 p.m. Celebration of Divine Mercy & Entrustment to Our Lady of Mercy

4:00 p.m. Departures

Buses are being sponsored by parishes and are departing from sites across the Diocese; interested pilgrims should contact

their local parish to make travel arrangements.

Tee off with alumni and friends of Bishop McDevitt High School at the Centennial Celebration Golf Tournament on Sept. 10 at The Country Club of Harrisburg. Reg-istration begins at 11:30 a.m., with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Enjoy refreshments on and off the course, skill competitions, raffles for prizes, and a dinner & awards ceremony. Proceeds from this year’s tournament benefit Bishop McDevitt students in need of financial assistance. To register for the tournament or to become a tournament sponsor, contact Cheri Comasco at 717-236-7973 or ccomasco@bishopmcdevitt.org.

St. Margaret Mary Flea Market: New items every week! Donations accepted during business hours, tax receipts given. Think of us when you are cleaning out your closets, ga-rages, attics and kitchens. Hours of operation: every Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m.-noon; first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m.-noon; third Thursday of each month from 3-7 p.m. We do not accept large furniture items, TVs or electronic items. Blankets, sheets and comforters are needed. Please attach a piece of tape on the sheet set/comforter and mark its size. St. Margaret Mary Flea Market is located at 2821 Herr St., Penbrook. The entrance is located across from the school parking lot in the lower level of the Parish Activities Center. The flea market is looking for a PR volunteer to help with advertising, and cashiers during sale days. Call the parish office for more details 717-233-3062.

Lancaster Catholic High School will host the second annual Crusader Legacy Golf Classic on Sept. 24 at Bent Creek Country Club. The event benefits the LCHS Crusader Legacy Scholarship to assist the children and grandchildren of Lancaster Catholic alumni in continuing the tradition of excellence. Various sponsorship opportunities are available. Cost for an individual golfer is $250, and includes greens fee, lunch and dinner, and golfer kit. Cost for individual spectator and dinner guest is $100. For information and registration, contact Joe Sahd at jsahd@lchsyes.org or 717-509-0313.

A designer purse, accessory and craft raffle featuring jewelry, watches, scarves and more, will be held at the Pauline House at 1136 Chestnut Street in Kulpmont on Aug. 24

and 25 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Cost is 26 tickets for $20, or 11 tickets for $10. Extra sheets are half price. Homemade food and bever-ages available for eat-in or take-out. Need not be present to win. Pauline House is handicap accessible; park out back. Proceeds benefit the St. Pauline Society. For information, call JoAnn at 570-259-9299.

St. Anne-Neumann Travel Club in Lancaster will host “Faith, Family and Freedom: Harriet Tubman and the Under-ground Railroad” with a bus trip Sept. 24 to Maryland’s eastern shore to explore the childhood and young adult years of Harriet Tubman’s life. Lunch included. Motorcoach will depart St. John Neumann Parish in Lancaster at 6:30 a.m., and return at 9:15 p.m. All-inclusive price is $158 per person. To request a tour flier, or to RSVP, contact John Feyock at 717-569-1033.

The Pastoral Care Department of St. Anne’s Re-tirement Community in Columbia is seeking volunteer Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to assist in minister-ing to our Catholic residents. We celebrate daily Mass at 10:15 a.m. Volunteer hours are flexible, however the most helpful time is during the week, 9-11 a.m. If possible, your additional help in transporting residents in wheelchairs to and from Mass would be greatly appreciated. If interested, please contact Ken Giovanelli, Director of Pastoral Care, at 717-285-6121, or e-mail ken.giovanelli@stannesrc.org.

Job OpeningsSt. Francis Xavier School in Gettysburg has an

opening for a full-time Spanish/technology position beginning with the 2018-2019 school year. Responsibilities would include teach-ing students in Pre-K 4 through Grade 8 both Spanish and the Diocesan technology curriculum. If you are interested in finding out more information, contact Rebecca Sieg at bsieg@sfxcs- pa.org.

St. Anne Parish in Lancaster is seeking to fill positions for two keyboardists. This person will answer to the music director. Applicants should be familiar with the flow of the Mass, and the ability to read music is a must. The commitment requires the musician to play for a minimum of 2-3 Masses per month and spend time practicing with the scheduled cantor prior to Mass. Youth protection compliance will need to be satisfied for this position. If you or someone you know is interested in this posi-

tion, please send résumé to the parish office at stannelancaster@hbgdiocese.org, or call the parish office at 717-392-2225.

Lebanon Catholic School is seeking a full-time Director of Institutional Advancement. Under the direct supervision of the principal, the DOIA is responsible for advancing the mission of Lebanon Catholic School, a PreK-12 institution, through fundraising, marketing, communications and constituent relations. Candidates who wish to dedicate them-selves to promoting and advancing LCS, with a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 year experience in business, marketing, communications or a related field, and a willingness to conduct all activities in line with the teachings of the Catholic faith, are encouraged to apply by forwarding a cover letter and résumé with three references to Mrs. Deb Waters, Principal at dwaters@lebanoncatholicschool.org. Applications will be accepted with immediate review until position is filled.

Lebanon Catholic School seeks a full-time high school religion teacher for the 2018-2019 school year who will also serve as Coordinator of Spiritual Life. Candidates with a degree in Theology (or related field) should be Catholics in good standing, and willing to fully support the mission of our Catholic Church and school. Preference granted to candidates with previ-ous high school youth ministry and/or teaching experience (or education credits). Applicants should submit a résumé and cover letter to dwaters@lebanoncatholicschool.org. Prior to interview, candidates will need diocesan approval and a pastor letter of recommendation. All clearances are necessary prior to hire.

Lebanon Catholic School is seeking a custodian to perform scheduled and emergency cleaning functions, maintain equipment, and observe and report safety concerns and areas in need of repair. Candidates should forward a cover letter and résumé to Deb Waters, principal, at dwaters@lebanoncatholic school.org.

Bishop McDevitt High School is seeking appli-cants for Food Service employment for the 2018-2019 school year. Hours are from 9 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Duties include food prep, serving students, and kitchen clean-up. This position is ideal for a stay-at-home parent of school-age children or an energetic retiree. For more information, call Colleen Kruger at 717-236-7973, ext. 2277, or e-mail ckruger@bishopmcdevitt.org.

St. Anne School in Lancaster is seeking a full-time junior high math teacher for the 2018-2019 school year. Candidates must be practicing Catholics with a bachelor’s degree and active PA teaching certificate. Experience with junior-high-age children is desired, but not required. Qualified candidates should forward a résumé and cover letter to: Suzanne Wood, 108 E. Liberty Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. Materials may also be e-mailed to: woodsuzanne@stannelancaster.org.

York Catholic High School is seeking to fill the following teaching and staff positions for the 2018-2019 school year. Qualified candidates should demonstrate an understanding of the importance their position plays in all aspects of a student’s developmental progress. Candidates must also be individuals rooted in faith, willing to support Gospel values, and willing to inspire students through their word and example to ac-cept and live these values and teachings.

• English teacher: 10 month position (available August 2018) Middle school English teacher. Requirements: certification and related bachelor’s degree in appropriate major. State and federal clearances.

• Religion teacher: 10 month position (available August 2018) Middle school religion teacher. Requirements: Catecheti-cal certification. PA State teaching certificate. State and federal clearances.

• Art teacher: 10 month position (available August 2018) Art teacher to teach grades 7-12. Requirements: Certification and related bachelor’s degree in appropriate major. State and federal clearances.

• Science teacher: 10 month position (available August 2018) Middle school science teacher. Requirements: Certification and related bachelor’s degree in appropriate major. State and federal clearances.

• School nurse: 10 month position (available August 2018) Full-time school nurse to service students in grades 7-12. Requirements: Nursing license. State and federal clearances. Pre-ferred qualifications: PA School Nurse certification.

• Substitute teaching: Daily as needed throughout the school year (available August 2018) Requirements: bachelor’s degree. State and federal clearances. Preferred qualifications: education degree and certification and teaching experience in the classroom.

For all positions, send résumé, certification (not needed for Re-ligion Teacher) diocesan application, a copy of state and federal clearances, and letter of interest to: Sheila Gick, Administrative Assistant, York Catholic High School, 601 East Springettsbury Avenue, York PA 17403; 717-846-8871 x 217, sgick@yorkcatholic.org.

16 - The Catholic Witness • August 3, 2018

A paved walking path welcomes visitors to the Garden of Hope at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Annville. The new garden is a place to remember deceased loved ones, most especially infants and young children.

A marker along the walking path honors children and grandchildren of the Beazley Family. Loved ones can be honored or memorialized at the Garden of Hope, which has a section exclusively for babies lost in utero, in infancy and toddlerhood.

A statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus overlooks the garden, with its benches, shade and greenery to offer a place of serenity for those who mourn, reflect and pray.

CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESSThe sun bursts through one of the trees surrounding the garden, which is graced with a statue of Our Lady of Hope.

Garden of Hope

The serenity of the new Garden of Hope on the grounds of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Annville offers a sanctuary to remember babies and young children who have died.

Mature trees, lush greens, a walking path, wel-coming benches and statues create a space where loved ones can grieve, pray and reflect. The Garden of Hope, located adjacent to the church’s main en-trance, is a permanent place of remembrance.

At its center are statues of Our Lady of Hope and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Our Lady of Hope is an image of Our Blessed Mother pregnant with our Savior, Jesus Christ. The Garden of Hope memori-alizes babies lost during pregnancy or birth, SIDS, stillbirth, miscarriage or termination of pregnancy – any kind of loss of a child – where people can openly share and remember.

The garden is also a place where all members of the parish community and the Diocese of Harris-burg can honor or remember any loved one with an engraved paver that is part of the special memorial. A section of pavers in the garden is reserved exclu-sively for parents and families of those babies lost in utero, in infancy and toddlerhood.

Those who would like to honor or memorialize loved ones may contact the parish office at 717-867-1525 for details. St. Paul the Apostle Parish is located at 125 South Spruce Street in Annville.