2012 March Issue by The New Vision

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‘You will walk away inspired, renewed’

By BERN ZoVIStoSKI The New Vision

On a wing and a prayer One of the special events that Yuma’s St. Francis of Assisi School staged during Catholic School Week was the construction of purportedly the world’s largest balloon rosary, more than 140 yards long. Joe Martinez of the St. Francis School Dads Club masterminded the effort. See other photo on Page 13.

Blessed Kateri to become saint Oct. 21 VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI created 22 new cardinals from 13 countries -- including three from the United States and Canada -- placing red hats on their heads and calling them to lives of even greater love and service to the Church. The churchmen who joined the College of Cardinals Feb. 18 included

Cardinals Timothy M. Dolan of New York; Edwin F. O’Brien, grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem and former archbishop of Baltimore; and Thomas C. Collins of Toronto. In their first official act in their new role, the new cardinals were asked to join their peers in giving the Pope their

opinion, in writing, on the canonization of seven new saints, including Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, an American Indian, and Blessed Marianne Cope of Molokai, Hawaii. The Pope announced at the consistory that the canonization ceremony would be celebrated Oct. 21 at the See KATERI page 13

Theme for Lent: ‘Change Our Hearts’ The Diocese of Tucson’s Lenten theme this year is “Change Our Hearts,” which Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas said “reflects on the most basic trait of Lent: Conversion.” “Conversion means leaving behind ways that prevent us from imitating Christ and embracing new ways and new attitudes to draw us closer to Christ,” Bishop Kicanas said. At all parishes, the common response to the prayer of the faithful during Lent will be “Change

Our Hearts, O Lord,” the Bishop said. “During the weeks of Lent,” he said, “we will ask you to ponder different types of conversion: to be more compassionate, to be more forgiving, to be more accepting, to be more welcoming, to be more generous, to be more zealous.” On each Sunday of Lent the faithful are asked to focus on special prayer: To open our eyes and ears to see and hear the pain of others, to forgive others See LENT page 13

One might argue that the unique Diocese-wide ministry conference coming up this month in Tucson includes everything but the kitchen sink, but that wouldn’t be true. It does include the kitchen sink! The doors at Tucson Convention Center open on Thursday, March 15, and before they close on Saturday, March 17, the conference will offer an unprecedented array of 80 workshops from kitchen maintenance to liturgical music. Three keynote speechREGISTRATION es, dozens of exhibitors, FORM on PAGE 9 networking opportunities and live music will round out a program designed to inspire, inform and encourage virtually anyone at any level of responsibility who serves among the Diocese’s thousands of co-workers. On Friday, March 16, at 4 p.m., Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas will preside at a Mass at the convention center that will be concelebrated by more than 40 priests, and everyone – not just those registered for the conference – may attend. In a message to all on Page 3, Bishop Kicanas says: “I hope you will set aside these few days to join me and See CONFERENCE page 9

Fresh produce? Get 60 pounds for $10 Farmers’ markets are all the rage these days…but imagine, just $10 for 60 pounds of fresh produce? That’s what you’ll find at Market on the Move, which distributes more than 200,000 pounds of USDA-inspected produce every week at eight to 12 locations in Tucson and Metro Phoenix. Anyone can take part and share the produce with family, friends, neighbors or anyone they know who may be in need. “It’s essentially a way to rescue produce that was going to be disposed of and to distribute it farmer’s market-style to people who can use it,” said Andy Martin, a volunteer who supervises the program in Tucson with Gail Topolinski and Cheryl Cecil. Martin stressed that it’s not a sale, but a donation, and not everyone takes the full 60-pound limit. “Some take just a small box, or what they need, and others will take more and distribute it to others who can’t pay or can’t get to the market… elderly, disabled, maybe just the ‘invisible poor’ who fall through the cracks,” Martin said. Market on the Move is a program of The

3000 Club, a non-profit charitable organization that works with the Borderlands Food Bank and partners with churches and other non-profit organizations. The produce comes from Mexico and is transported to Nogales, Ariz., to facilities that handle the distribution for supermarkets and food warehouses throughout the country. There Market on the Move “rescues” produce, sorts it and ships it, usually with 24 to 48 hours because of its limited shelf life. Martin is a volunteer at Southwest Medical Aid in Tucson, which is also affiliated with The 3000 Club, and when he discovered the Market on the Move program it turned out to be, he said, “a perfect fit.” He worked for more than 20 years in the produce business in Nogales before retiring to Tucson. “I have a skill set that works very nicely” with his volunteer work now, he added. For a $100 yearly membership fee, The 3000 Club member can go to any of the event locations and get the produce at no additional donation. The program is seasonal, operating from November through May.

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Lots of tomatoes are on offer at St. Ambrose Parish’s “farmers’ market,” for which College of Agriculture students at U of A serve as volunteers. The university is networking with the program to give students hands-on experience.

Market locations for March The schedule in Tucson for March, with all events running from 8 a.m. until noon: March 4 St. Ambrose Parish, 300 S. Tucson Blvd. St. Joseph Parish, 215 S. Craycroft Ave. March 10 St. Cyril of Alexandria Parish, 4725 E. Pima St. March 17 Most Holy Trinity Parish, 1300 N. Greasewood Rd. St. Pius X Parish, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo.

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Join me. As Catholics we each belong to a parish. We take pride in its liturgies, its programs and activities. We give of our time, talent and treasure to build up our parish. We say who we are by naming our parish. I am from Sacred Heart in Clifton. I am from Holy Cross in Morenci. I am from St. Luke’s in Douglas. I am from I.C. In Yuma. I am from Santa Cruz in Tucson. Parish is our family. Parish is where we gather, where we baptize our children, where we marry. Parish is where we lay our loved ones to rest. Parish is an important part of a Catholic’s life. But to be Catholic also means to belong to a larger family called a diocese and to an even larger family known as the Universal Catholic Church. We are not isolated, stand alone communities, but are linked by one faith, one baptism. We are one in Christ. Young people experience this when they attend a World Youth Day, like those who went to Madrid last year. At World Youth Day young people come to a deeper awareness of the universality of the Church. The Church is larger than their parish. They meet Catholics from all over the world and come home inspired by realizing there are people of faith in every country who share their values and profess the same Catholic faith. On March 15-17, our Diocese is hosting a ministry conference at the Tucson Convention Center to which Catholics from every parish across our vast Diocese are invited. Those who participate will encounter Catholics from mining towns, from city communities, from small rural areas. They will join together in liturgies where we as Catholics will pray and sing our hearts out with one voice. We will lift the roof of the Convention Center by the dynamism and vibrancy of our common prayer, one family at prayer. Being together is one reason I hope you will set aside these few days to join me and our brothers and sisters from throughout our Diocese at the Ministry Conference. You will see just how many people attending are like you. You’ll see how we all work to make a difference for our parish, for children, for others who need help. You will walk away inspired and renewed by being a part of something grand, something extraordinary, the Church of the Diocese of Tucson assembled in one place, praying together, celebrating together, learning together and enjoying one another’s company. This also is an opportunity for you to learn more about your faith and about the many ministries in which you can be involved. When you were baptized as an infant, child, or adult you became a son, or a daughter of God. You were given the marvelous gift of faith gratuitously given to us by God. When we received the gift of faith, we were called to use the gifts given us by God to serve our brothers and sisters. No one is without a gift to share. Each of us has been blessed with gifts as St. Paul said. Some have the gift of teaching, some the gift of singing, some the gift of helping the sick, some have the gift of hospitality and making others feel welcome, some have the gift of showing tender care for the poor. Some among us serve on parish or finance councils or parish boards of directors offering advice or counsel. Some belong to the Knights of

Únanse a mí. Como católicos, pertenecemos a una parroquia. Nos enorgullecemos de sus liturgias, de sus programas y de sus actividades, y contribuimos nuestro tiempo, talento y tesoro para que nuestra parroquia crezca. Nos identificamos nombrando a nuestra parroquia. Yo soy de Sacred Heart en Clifton. Yo soy de Holy Cross en Morenci. Yo soy de St. Luke en Douglas. Yo soy de I.C. en Yuma. Yo soy de Santa Cruz en Tucson. La parroquia es nuestra familia. Es donde nos congregamos, donde bautizamos a nuestros hijos y donde contraemos matrimonio. En la parroquia nos reunimos para orar por el descanso final de nuestros seres queridos. La parroquia cumple una función importante en la vida de los católicos. Pero ser católico también significa pertenecer a una familia más extensa, que llamamos Diócesis, y a una familia aun mayor que conocemos como la Iglesia Católica Universal. No somos comunidades sueltas, aisladas, sino que estamos unidos por una fe, por un bautismo. Somos uno en Cristo. Los jóvenes viven esto cuando asisten a la celebración del Día Mundial de la Juventud, como la del año pasado en Madrid. Durante el Día Mundial de la Juventud ellos toman mayor conciencia de la universalidad de la Iglesia. La Iglesia es más que su parroquia. Conocen a otros católicos de todo el mundo y regresan inspirados después de haber comprendido que en todos los países hay gente de fe que comparte sus valores y que profesa la misma fe católica. Este mes de marzo, desde el 15 hasta el 17, nuestra Diócesis auspiciará una Conferencia de Ministerios en el Centro de Convenciones de Tucson a la cual se ha invitado a los católicos de todas las parroquias de nuestra vasta Diócesis. Los participantes se encontrarán con católicos de pueblos mineros, de comunidades urbanas, y de zonas rurales. Y nos reuniremos en liturgias donde, como católicos unidos, rezaremos y cantaremos con una sola voz. Alzaremos el techo del Centro de Convenciones con el dinamismo y la vitalidad de nuestra oración compartida, la oración de una familia que reza unida. Estar juntos es una de las razones por las cuales espero que ustedes reserven esos días para unirse a mí y a nuestros hermanos y hermanas de toda la Diócesis en la Conferencia de Ministerios. Verán que muchos de los concurrentes son como ustedes. Verán cómo todos trabajamos para lograr cambios positivos en nuestra parroquia, en nuestros hijos y en aquellos que necesitan ayuda. Saldrán de allí inspirados y renovados por haber sido parte de algo tan grande, de algo tan extraordinario: la Iglesia de la Diócesis de Tucson congregada en un lugar, rezando unida, celebrando unida, aprendiendo unida, todos disfrutando en mutua compañía. También tendrán la oportunidad de aprender más acerca de su fe y acerca de los ministerios en los que pueden tomar parte. Cuando ustedes fueron bautizados en su infancia, en la niñez, o ya adultos, se convirtieron en hijos e hijas de Dios. Recibieron el maravilloso don de la fe que nos Dios nos da gratuitamente. Cuando recibimos el don de la fe, también recibimos el llamado a usar los dones que Dios nos dio en el servicio a nuestros hermanos y herma-

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Columbus, some the Catholic Daughters or the Serra Club. Some have met the Lord through the Cursillo or the Charismatic Movement or Marriage Encounter or the Christan Family Movement. Whatever gift you have will be enhanced and strengthened through the learning opportunities available at the Ministry Conference. There are 80 workshops or presentations ranging in subjects from being effective parish secretaries, to the role of volunteers in the Diocese, to sessions on teaching young adults and adult faith formation to building maintenance. The topics, like your work for the Church, span many, many areas. You will have an opportunity to grow in your faith and to discover ways that you can share your gifts in the service of the Church. Our keynote speakers, Bishop Blase Cupich of Spokane and Mr. Matthew Kelly, internationally known for his messages encouraging people to be their best, were chosen because of their ability to inspire and energize a community. They will not disappoint. St. Paul is a great model for me. He reminds me that the work of the Church is not mine alone as Bishop but a work and mission shared by us all. On his missionary journeys Paul called co-workers to join him in what had to be done. He never traveled or served alone. Whether it was Timothy or Titus, Priscilla or Aquila, Paul joined hands with others whose gifts complimented his gifts. I need you to be my co-workers in the vineyard. The harvest is rich but the laborers are few. Only together as bishop, priests, deacons, religious, lay women and lay men can we enliven faith in our local Church. That is why I hope you will come to this Ministry Conference. Join me!

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nas. Nadie carece de dones para compartir. Todos hemos sido bendecidos con dones, como dijo San Pablo. Algunos reciben el don de enseñar, otros el don de cantar, otros tienen el don de ayudar a los enfermos, algunos tienen el don de saber recibir a los demás y hacer que se sientan bienvenidos, y otros tienen el don de brindar atención y cuidado a los pobres. Algunos de nosotros servimos en la parroquia, o en el consejo de finanzas, o en las juntas directivas de las parroquias ofreciendo asesoramiento y consejo. Otros son miembros de los Caballeros de Colón, de las Hijas Católicas o del Serra Club. Algunos han encontrado al Señor en un Cursillo, o en Movimiento Carismático, o en un Encuentro Matrimonial, o tal vez en el Movimiento de Familias Cristianas. Sean cuales sean los dones que ustedes poseen estos se verán realzados y fortalecidos por las oportunidades para aprender que se ofrecerán en la Conferencia de Ministerios. Habrá 80 talleres o presentaciones sobre temas que van desde cómo ser un secretario parroquial eficaz, al papel de los voluntarios en la Diócesis, a sesiones sobre cómo enseñar a los jóvenes y la formación en la fe para adultos, y hasta al mantenimiento de los edificios. Los temas, al igual que su trabajo para la Iglesia, abarcan muchas, muchas áreas. Ustedes tendrán la oportunidad de crecer en su fe y de descubrir las maneras de compartir sus dones en el servicio a la Iglesia. Nuestros oradores principales, el Obispo Blase Cupich de Spokane y el Sr. Matthew Kelly, de renombre internacional por sus mensajes que animan a la gente a alcanzar su máximo potencial, fueron seleccionados por su habilidad para inspirar y para activar a una comunidad. No los decepcionarán. San Pablo es un gran modelo para mí. Me recuerda que el trabajo de la Iglesia no es mío solamente por ser el Obispo sino que es una tarea y una misión compartida por todos. En sus viajes misioneros Pablo pedía a los demás que se unieran a él para realizar la obra. Él nunca viajaba ni servía solo. Ya fuera Timoteo o Tito, Priscila o Aquila, Pablo se unía con otros cuyos dones complementaban a los suyos. Yo necesito que ustedes sean los obreros que colaboran conmigo en la viña. La cosecha es grande pero hay pocos obreros. Solamente unidos como obispo, sacerdotes, diáconos, religiosas, y mujeres y hombres laicos podremos avivar la fe de nuestra Iglesia local. Por eso espero que asistan a la Conferencia de Ministerios. ¡Únanse a mí!

Salpointe’s Father John Malley, O.Carm., 81, dies Father John Malley, O.Carm., who served as Superior General of the Carmelites and most recently lived at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, died on Feb.18. He was 81. Salpointe’s president, Kay Sullivan, said Father John was the heart of the school and attended every sports game and every major event at Salpointe. He taught at the school from 1957 till 1966 and later served as a school counselor before he retired. Father Malley was born on July 26, 1930, in Dorchester, Mass. On July 1, 1956, he was ordained a priest and began his ministry in 1957 as a religion teacher at Salpointe. In 1966, he moved to California, where he was responsible for the Carmelite

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selor at Salpointe, where he Formation Program at the worked in campus minisUniversity of San Diego. try and the Kairos retreat In 1969 he returned to program. teaching at Crespi CarmelAs Director of the Carmelite High School in Enciite Mission office, Father no, Calif., until 1975. From John raised millions of 1972 to 1975 he served as dollars annually for CarmelSecond Councilor for the ite missionary activities in PCM Carmelite Province, Peru, Mexico and El Salvabecoming First Councildor, as well as helping nuns or in 1975. In 1978 he was and lay people in 22 undeelected Prior Provincial of the PCM Province. FATHER JOHN MALLEY veloped countries. The Mass of Christian buriIn 1983 Father John was elected Prior General of the worldwide al was held on Feb. 24 at Saint Cyril of Carmelite Order, serving two consecu- Alexandria Church in Tucson, with Bishtive six-year terms until 1995. In 1996 op Gerald F. Kicanas as the main celehe became Director of the Carmelite brant. Interment followed at Holy Hope Missions, concurrently serving as Coun- Cemetery, Tucson.

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Letters Priest ‘indifference’ To the Editor: Bishop Kicanas, thank you for your pastoral letter of last week in that it gets to the heart of the matter of this most critical issue. Unfortunately, some Diocesan priests did not speak about it from the pulpit and I know personally of one not mentioning to his flock to read about it in their bulletin. Here we are faced with one of the greatest threats to our religious liberties and they seem to ignore it. What world are they living in? The Pope speaks about re-evangelization of the laity but perhaps it should begin with some of our clergy. What will it take to awaken these souls who are slumbering under the banner of indifference? Truth always! Always truth! Harry D. Carrozza, MD Vice President, Tucson Catholic Physicians Guild

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ing Grace Carney’s fear of shaking hands (February issue), I feel the need to defend her. I don’t fear for our physical health, only our spiritual health. Just before we are to receive the most precious gift God can give us, Himself, we are stretching over the pews and jumping across the aisle to greet strangers and old friends, while turning our back to our Eucharistic Lord on the altar. Why not put this meet-and-greet in a more appropriate place, during the pause between the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist? Oh, for the days when we silently went forward in reverence and respect to receive the Lord of Hosts, and returned to our pew to listen to His message of love, in the silence of our hearts. Now we hurry back so we can join in singing, “Let’s all gather at the river.” I am sure those of you under 60 don’t have a clue of what I’m talking about, but cheer up, we old folks won’t be around to bug you much longer.

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4 3 P.M., Rite of Election, St. Augustine Cathedral 5 9 A.M., Meeting, St. Mary’s College High School Students, Moraga, CA Noon, Lenten Mass, Catholic Community Services 2:30 P.M., Teleconference, Bishop Minerva Carcaño, United Methodist Church 3:30 P.M., Meeting, Georgetown University Students 8 7 P.M., Presentation at the Mid-Atlantic Congress for Pastoral Leadership, Baltimore 10 9:30 A.M., Presentation, Retrouvaille Southwest Gathering, St. Joseph Parish 12:00 P.M., Women’s Discernment Retreat, Bishop Moreno Pastoral Center 5 P.M., Pope John Paul II Youth Awards, St. Francis de Sales 11 3 P.M., Confirmation, St. Cyprian, Chicago 13-14 9 A.M., USCCB Administrative Meeting, Washington, DC Noon, USCCB Sub-Committee on Africa 15 9 A.M., Catholic Relief Services Board Meeting, Baltimore 7 P.M., Opening of “Co-Workers in the Vineyard” Diocesan Ministry Conference, TCC 16 9 A.M., Keynote, “Co-Workers in the Vineyard”, TCC 4 P.M., Mass, TCC 17 10:30 A.M., Corporate Board Session, “Co-Workers in the Vineyard”, TCC

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Passion of Christ revisited with Shroud of Turin By EDWARD A. BRUCKER, M.D. Special to The New Vision The four Gospel writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, wrote about the Passion of Jesus and his death. I would like to expand on their stories using information obtained during my 49 years of studying and lecturing on the Shroud of Turin. Josephus, a Jewish general who was captured by the Romans and turned historian, wrote in detail about the Roman zest for crucifixion and the events associated with it in his book, "The Jewish Wars." The Evangelists wrote their stories from a Jewish prospective as they were writing for the people living in Asia Minor, thus their accounts were limited in detail about the Passion of Jesus because these people were familiar with events associated with crucifixion. History records that crucifixion was a very common way to put people to death, usually reserved for criminals, slaves, deserters and conquered people. When Spartacus led a three-year successful slave revolt in 72 B.C., defeating the Romans, the Romans crucified 1,200 prisoners on the Appian Way (the main road into Rome). In his book Josephus records many events that happened during that period. He wrote about stakes on hills, so many it looked like a forest. He explained that the stakes were the vertical parts of the cross, fixed into the ground and about 6 to 8 feet tall. He recorded that there were as many ways to crucify as there were bodies to crucify. The Romans, he wrote, crucified as many as 300-500 people at one time. With this perspective, let me begin: After the Sabbath meal, Jesus and his disciples went to the Mount of Olives. Then Jesus with his three friends went on to the Garden of Gethsemane. In the garden, Jesus left his three friends and went further into the garden to pray, where in agony praying he began to sweat blood. (I tried to imagine the reaction of the three apostles on seeing Jesus’ tunic, face and arms covered in blood.) Following this Jesus was arrested, tightly bound and taken down a path into the Kidron Valley, then across the valley to Caiaphas’ house. (On our last trip to the Holy Land, my wife and I were taken to an archeological site where we walked up several stone stairs and entered a restored building identified as Caiaphas’ house. We entered and were taken down a flight of stairs to a room where we were told that Jewish criminals were scourged. Across this room was a small circular prison cell.)

After the interrogation Jesus was taken into Caiaphas’ house and the trial began. Since it was late in the evening, Jesus was kept overnight in the small cell. The prisoner was lowered into the cell by heavy ropes and had to stand in his bloody tunic all night as there was no room to recline. In the morning the Sanhedrin took Jesus to Pilate's palace. On examination Pilate seemed sympathetic toward Jesus. However, with an unruly mob before him, Pilate ordered Jesus to be scourged as a taste of Roman justice. (The scourge is a terrible form of torture. The prisoner is tied naked to a post. This Roman instrument consists of two long leather cords and at the ends are inserted small metal balls or hooks. The leather straps produce a long, stripe-like welt that is very painful.) The repeated lashing results in the wounds opening and bleeding, and the flogging causes excessive perspiration. The number of blows is not recorded but by Jewish law St. Paul records the number allowed is 40 less one, thus 39. The Romans had no limitation. Computer analysis of the Shroud

suggests that the shrouded man received approximately 60 to 80 lashes. After the scourging Jesus was untied from the post and probably collapsed from fluid loss and shock. He was re-dressed, as he was scourged naked. In front of the entire Roman garrison, the centurion cut off some thorny branches and shoved them onto Jesus’ scalp, a crown of thorns. The scalp is very sensitive and bleeds freely. He was taken back to Pilate and stood in front of the Jewish mob, covered with blood. Pilate, afraid of a riot, turned him over to the soldiers to be crucified. The soldiers put the horizontal bar on his right shoulder and tie his arm to it. From Josephus’ writings the Romans did not use a full cross because of its weight. Then they began to walk down the narrow street, about 600 yards, to the gate leading out of the city to a small hill (Calvary), whereseveral vertical stakes were present. The stake was removed from its hole, making crucifixion much easier for the soldiers, as they did not need to dig a three-foot hole. They untied the horizontal bar from Jesus and put it with the verti-

cal piece of wood and joined the two with nails. The crown with thorns was removed so he could be stripped of his tunic and with only his loin cloth on he was shoved onto the cross. With one soldier holding down his arm, the other soldier placed a six-inch nail at his wrist and with one blow drives the nail into the wood, then they repeat this on the other arm. The right foot was crossed over the left and put on a wedge of wood already on the vertical piece and again they drove the nail through both feet into the wood. The soldiers raised the crucifix and slid it into the hole. They then nailed Pilate’s sign to the top of the crucifix. Crucifixion results in the loss of a large amount of body fluids (electrolytes), resulting in sever muscle cramping, especially respiratory muscles, making breathing very difficult. After three hours of excruciating agony, death finally arrived. Pilate, however, questioned Jesus’ early death, so the centurion thrust his spear into Jesus’ chest. St. John reports that blood and water came out. Joseph of Arimathea obtained permission to remove Jesus’ body from the cross for burial. He was carrying a linen cloth (Shroud of Turin) and with him were two or three of his servants, and Nicodemus, bringing about 100 pounds of spices for burial. Once Jesus was lowered to the ground, Joseph covered his distorted and bloody face with the linen cloth. The men carried his body to the cave. After they reached the cave they cleaned off all of the dried and clotted blood, the blood being transferred to the cloth he was wrapped in. According to Jewish burial practices all of Jesus’ lost blood had to be collected and buried with the body, including any lost of the ground, tools or instruments. Jesus’ body was moved to a large stone table which Joseph had already covered with the long linen cloth. They lay Jesus’ body on the cloth and placed a coin on each of his eyes to keep them closed, then use a chin strap to keep the mouth closed. Burial spices and flowers were put around the body. They hurried as the Sabbath was rapidly approaching. They covered his body with the linen cloth and quickly retired. — Dr. Brucker, a Tucson resident since 1962, is a recognized criminal pathologist and medical examiner who has been studying the phenomenon of the Shroud of Turin since 1959. He lectures on the crucifixion and the Shroud to many Christian churches of various denominations, and other groups.

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Diocese’s ministries depend on donations Donations to the 2012 Annual Catholic Appeal were edging last week toward the $1 million mark on the way to the goal of $3.7 million – the amount necessary to fund the work of the Diocese of Tucson’s 26 charities and ministries for the coming year. “Be Co-Workers in His Vineyard” is the theme of the Appeal, which seeks the same amount as in the previous two years. Some 3,000 pledges had been received through Commitment Weekend, said Margie Puerta Edson, executive director of the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Tucson, which is conducting the Appeal. Donors can make pledges through their parishes or online at www.diocesetucson.org. A wide range of services throughout the Diocese rely on the funding raised through the Appeal. This includes the Office of Vocations, which coordinates the selection, formation, education and ordination of candidates for the priesthood, and the Office of Catholic Schools, which oversees the development of Christian

formation, curriculum, administrative and personnel policy for 21 elementary schools and six high schools. The funding also supports Catholic Community Services and its six agencies that provide health care for the uninsured, housing for low-income seniors and homeless families, domestic violence shelter, counseling, adoptions and foster care, programs for people with disabilities, migration and refugee services, meals for the elderly and homebound, adult day care and group homes for expectant mothers. Some of the funding goes to support Native American Missions, priest retirements and the detention ministry and its 75 volunteers. Many other services are also funded by the Appeal, including the Formation Office, which provides pastoral services to all parishes and missions, and Catechesis for Children, Youth and Families. The Pastoral Care Ministry Program also receives funding for its Masses, communion services and personal visits to residents in 27 nursing homes, hospices and assistedliving centers.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Sister Mary Evelyn Soto had a classroom full of seriously studying students at St. Augustine Cathedral School in Tucson in the mid-1940s. This image from the Diocese of Tucson Archives is among the hundreds of photos in the Archives’ special exhibit for Arizona’s centennial of statehood, “The Sisters: Roman Catholic Women Religious in Arizona.” The exhibit shows the many ministries of the Sisters who have touched the lives of generations of Catholics throughout Arizona’s 100 years of statehood. Now in her eighties, Sister Mary Evelyn remains active in retirement and delights in encountering her former students. You can see the exhibit on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Archives, 300 S. Tucson Blvd., on the campus of St. Ambrose Parish.

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Song and dance Tom Booth and Tucson Dance Academy will offer an evening of song, prayer, story and dance on March 27 at St. Pius X Parish, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo, Tucson. Booth is a composer and musician and has performed for Mother Theresa and Pope John Paul II.

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Rites of Election Coverage of the annual Rites of Election in the Diocese of Tucson will appear in the April issue because the events occurred too late for inclusion this month. Some 600 new members were participating in the process in which Catechumens are baptized and Candidates are confirmed, and all receive the Holy Eucharist, during Easter Vigil Masses.

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our brothers and sisters… You will see just how many people attending are like you… You will walk away inspired and renewed by being a part of something grand, something extraordinary…” While there will be workshops for priests, of course, there will also be workshops for secretaries and teachers and janitors and parish financial officers and catechetical instructors and volunteers. For instance, “Maintaining Buildings” will explore the ins-and-outs of the topic, identifying needs, prioritizing projects, use of outside services and the risks of deferred maintenance. “Care and Feeding of a Teenage Soul” will offer practical tips and examples on how you can engage children in dialogue about God, Jesus and the Church. Then there’s “The Parish Secretary: What do you say after you say ‘hello’?” Useful information will be offered by experienced people who communicate with the public, parishes and parishioners on a regu-

lar basis. There will be workshops on immigration, religion and politics, adult faith formation programs, Catholic schools, vocations, alienated Catholics and adolescent spirituality. Joining Bishop Kicanas as keynote speakers will be Bishop Blase Cupich of the Diocese of Spokane and Matthew Kelly, founder of the Dynamic Catholic Institute. Bishop Cupich, a Nebraska native, will invite participants to see themselves as part of a very large story, the life of the Church in the world today, and he will address the importance of witness over tasks for engaging the next generation of “emerging adults.” Kelly, an Australian business consultant, speaker and author, will talk about the four things that highly engaged Catholics share in common. To register for the conference, go to www.diocesetucson.org and click on the “Co-workers in the Vineyard” logo, or use the coupon to the right.

Keynote speakers Two keynote speakers will join with Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas at the ministry conference: Bishop Blase Cupich of the Diocese of Spokane and Matthew Kelly, an author and business consultant. BISHOP CUPICH He will open the conference by encouraging attendees to see themselves as part of a very large story, the life of the Church in the world today. He will address engaging the next generation of “emerging adults” and help attendees reflect on and appreciate more fully how ministry in the Church is a way to develop spiritual growth. Bishop Cupich (pronounced “Soupich”) is immediate past chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Protection of Children and Young People. He has taught and written extensively on racism, the unconditional right to life, lay ecclesial ministry, child protection and the economy.

MATTHEW KELLY He will speak of the four signs that denote highly engaged Catholics, how they were arrived at and what they mean to your spiritual life, the life of a parish, and how they will change the way we minister to people. Kelly, a Catholic born in Australia, has studied theology and has dedicated his life to helping people and organizations become the best version of themselves – more than four million people have attended his seminars and presentations in more than 50 countries. He founded the Matthew Kelly Foundation in 1995 to help young people discover their mission in life. His core message resonates with people of all ages and walks of life.

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Northwest congregations ‘dialogue’ on immigration By ANNA BINKIEWICZ and REV. LEAH SANDWELL A thought-provoking “dialogue” on immigration occurred on Jan. 14 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Churh in Oro Valley, hosted by Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of the Diocese of Tucson, Bishop Minerva Carcaño of the Desert Southwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, and Bishop Stephen Talmage of the Grand Canyon Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Forty-five invited attendees with a broad spectrum of views on immigration spent a half-day studying together, listening to one another and sharing food and fellowship. The bishops’ intent was to experiment with having a reflective and generative dialogue about immigration’s many aspects. Northwest congregants from St. Mark’s, St. Odilia’s, St. Philip’s, Dove of Peace Lutheran, St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Catholic, and Beautiful Savior Lutheran attended the event, organized by the Pima County Interfaith Council and the Arizona Interfaith Network. Given the polarizing nature of the subject, a short history of immigration in the nation and in the state was covered. Joe Rubio, of the Arizona Interfaith Network, did an eye-opening overview on the Arizona economics of this issue. The audience then received a paper with two columns of contrasting values which might support differing positions on this issue, and divided into six small groups.

Attendees listen to speaker during interfaith dialogue on immigration.

The convener of each group asked each table “Where do you find yourself on each listed value?” The majority was surprised to realize that while many stood at different points in the spectrum of opinions, the group generally shared similar values. All six groups overwhelmingly supported that “every human being deserves to be treated with dignity” and “laws should be supported, not broken.” They also felt that “the church should minister to everyone in the parish” as well as “the church should not aid and abet law-breakers.”

The second dialogue request was to have each member of the small groups share one personal story, from his/her own experience, that would help others in the group understand the values under-girding their approach to the political immigration debate. The group would then reflect upon the stories all had shared, and choose one to share with the larger group. When the whole group gathered again, the stories shared were riveting. Leona shared watching the 15 year struggle of her foreign-born son-in-law to finally become a

citizen. Olivia said that in the 1980’s while living in Texas, she helped non-English speakers fill out their paperwork, but stopped after she saw one too many young pregnant women from Mexico who said they didn’t need to learn English as they would only stay in the U.S. long enough to have their babies. Joan asked, “Where are our family values?” The father of a family whose children she taught was just deported, leaving the citizen mother to care for the children alone. Following the sharing of the stories, Bishop Talmage said, “The dialogue must not stop. We have a spiritual responsibility to take action in public for the common good.” Bishop Carcano said, “We need, each of us, to have this meeting in our own parish.” Bishop Kicanas said, “From tomorrow we need to live the Sunday Gospel about following Jesus.” During the evaluation one participant said “I must be more open-minded.” Many people left the dialogue feeling that they had started to break down the barriers between people on different sides of the immigration issue. They then agreed to broaden the conversation in their own congregations. For information about the dialogue process, contact the Pima County Interfaith Council at 520-903-2333. — Editor’s note: Anna Binkiewicz is a parishioner at St. Odilia Catholic Church and Rev. Leah Sandwell-Weiss is Deacon at St. Philip in the Hills Episcopal Church.

Contraceptive mandate ‘unacceptable,’ 300 petitioners say in letter to Obama WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican and the president of The Catholic University of America were among 300 signers of a letter who called President Barack Obama’s revision to a federal contraceptive mandate “unacceptable” and said it remains a “grave violation of religious freedom and cannot stand.” On Feb. 10, Obama said religious employers could decline to cover contraceptives if they were morally opposed to them, but the health insurers that provide their health plans would be required to offer contraceptives free of charge to women who requested such coverage. The change came after three weeks of intensive criticism that Department of Health and Human Services’ contraception mandate would require most religious institutions to pay for coverage they find morally objectionable, despite a limited religious exemption. Now questions have been raised over how the revision announced by the president will pertain to the many dioceses and Catholic organizations that are self-insured and whether it could still force entities morally opposed to contraception to pay for such services. The letter signed by former Ambassador Mary Ann Glendon of Harvard and Catholic University’s John

Garvey, along with professors and other academics, and Catholic and other religious leaders, said it was “an insult to the intelligence of Catholics, Protestants, Eastern Orthodox Christians, Jews, Muslims, and other people of faith and conscience to imagine that they will accept an assault on their religious liberty if only it is covered up by a cheap accounting trick.” Other critics also said the change was a matter of semantics and still failed to address the conscience rights of faith groups and the issue of religious liberty. Supporters, who included organizations such as Catholics United and Catholic Democrats, said it was a viable response that would keep conscience rights intact and address the health care needs of women. Still others who opposed the contraceptive mandate said the revision could be a step in the right direction but needed more study because many questions “remained unanswered.” Catholic Charities USA said Feb. 16 that contrary to media reports the organization has “not endorsed” the revision announced by Obama. In a statement, the agency said “we unequivocally share the goal of the U.S. Catholic bishops” on the issue.

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Love and marriage – St. Joseph’s style As happens annually near Valentine’s Day, a special wedding day was held at St. Joseph Parish in Tucson on Feb. 11, when eight couples were bound in matrimony at a Mass presided over by Father Miguel Mariano, pastor. The church was nearly full of family members and friends who witnessed the joyful occasion. The happy couples this year were Quintin Bernal and Brenda Olalde, Jose Jesus Pino and Yadira Alicia Paz, Richard John Glenn and Nancy Mitchell, Antonio Jesus Guzman and Eva Teresa Montijo, Robert E. Brennan Jr. and Kimberly S. Marecki, Richardo R. Rodriguez and Blanca H. Huerta, Francisco Romero Hidalgo and Judith C. Saucedo Garcia, and Alfonso Eguino and Maria E. Uribe.

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Honorees at the Jubilee Mass gather afterward with Bishop Kicanas and, second from right at rear, Sister Rina Cappellazzo, Vicar of Vowed Religious. Some of the sisters were unable to attend the occasion at St. Augustine Cathedral in Tucson.

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Their service totals 645 years Seven nuns with 60 years of service each were among a dozen celebrated at the annual Jubilee Mass last month at St. Augustine Cathedral in Tucson. The cathedral was full as Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, joined by eight priests, led the honorees in a renewal of their professed vows and praised them in his homily. Altogether, the sisters’ service to the Church totals 645 years. Special acknowledgement was given to six religious orders that were at work in Arizona when the territory became a state 100 years ago. They are the Minim Daughters of Mary Immaculate, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, and Adrian Dominican Sisters. Celebrating their Diamond Jubilees at 60 years were Sister Mary Luetkemeyer, O.S.B.; Sister Mary Dominic Pacheco, I.H.M.; Sister Clare Renquin, O.C.S.O.; Sister Mary Jane Romero, OSB; Sister Ester Mary Scrivner, C.F.M.M.; Sister Anita Valdez, O.S.B.; Sister Mary Julian Valdez, I.H.M. Golden Jubilee celebrants at 50 years were Sister Maria Teresa Apalategui, O.P.; Sister Elizabeth Ann Crhistensen, S.D.S.; Sister Mary Anne McElmurry, O.P.; Sister Wilhelmine Galle, I.H.M. Sister Lynn Alvin, O.P., celebrated her Silver Jubilee at 25 years.

Benedictines, UA in joint venture The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration are making a new mark on the world with the launch of “ScriptSure Ink” while establishing a unique business partnership with students at the University of Arizona. The new business opened its online and retail doors in January and offers a variety of name brand and comparable ink and toner cartridges, filling the niche left by the closing of LaserMonks. The business will help support the Congregation’s three monasteries located in Tucson, Clyde, Mo., and Dayton, Wyo. University students work alongside Sisters in their Tucson, retail store, learning how to manage a business and make it a success, putting into action concepts they’ve

The Dominican Sisters of Peace have approved a corporate stance that calls for “comprehensive immigration reform that would provide additional viable legal avenues for immigration, reunite families, legalize undocumented persons, and establish opportunities for permanent residency.” In a statement, the Sisters joined their voices with many other religious congregations, faith traditions, justice organizations and more, including the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, to express great alarm over the broken immigration system in the United States. An indicator of the primacy and urgency the Dominican Sisters of Peace place on the issue of immigration reform, this is the first corporate stance undertaken by the congregation, which was established in 2009. Preliminary actions planned include efforts to debunk myths about and work to pass immigration reform legislation, including attempts to resurface legislation similar to the defeated Dream Act bill. A corporate stance is a deliberate public statement by a congregation expressing a position on an issue of human concern, gospel values, and/or societal systems. Before the congregation takes a corporate stance, members prepare by studying, discussing, and praying about all sides of the various issues involved; a vote is then taken, with a twothirds majority needed to pass. Once a corporate stance is passed, the congregation commits resources to act on behalf of the stance. “We see immigration reform as a humanitarian issue that has an impact on basic human rights and the dignity of the human person,” said Sister Judy Morris, O.P., Justice Promoter for the Dominican Sisters of Peace. “Legislative reform is in everyone’s best interest, even for those who are focused only on economic concerns.” One of the main goals of the congregation is to replace myths regarding immigration with facts. “Long-standing injustices concerning immigrants need to be replaced by just legislation,” said Sister Judy. “Both the Hebrew and Christian scriptures draw us to stand with the ‘stranger and aliens,’ the poor and outcast. This new corporate stance will help us to stand in solidarity with immigrants, acting on their behalf with the strong voice of our full congregation.”

learned in class and getting hands-on experience in the business world. “The opportunity to work with the students is an additional blessing,” said Prioress General Sister Pat Nyquist, O.S.B. said. “They bring so much energy and enthusiasm. It is a pleasure to share all that we have learned over the years about operating successful businesses with honesty, conscience and integrity, hoping they take those lessons with them in future endeavors.” For more information about this unique partnership, please contact Sarah Caniglia at 520-488-8949 or email sarah.caniglia@gmail.com or visit www.ScriptSureInk. com.

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Vatican. Cardinal Collins said, “I am delighted that my first action as a cardinal was to join with the College of Cardinals in affirming the canonization of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, who has been such an inspiration for the people of our First Nations and so many others in Canada and the United States.” Cardinal Dolan also mentioned the consultation on the canonization of Blessed Kateri, who was born in what is now New York State, and Mother Marianne, who served there before going to Hawaii. “As grateful as I am for being a cardinal,” he told reporters later, “I really want to be a saint. I mean that, but I have a long way to go.” St. Peter’s Basilica was filled to overflowing for the ceremony, and several thousand people sat in a sunny St. Peter’s Square watching on large video screens. Choirs from New York and from several Italian dioceses provided music for the service. At the end of the ceremony, the College of Cardinals had 213 members, 125 of whom were under the age of 80 and, therefore, eligible to vote in a conclave to elect a new Pope. NEXT MONTH: Local reaction to “Saint Kateri.” LENT continued from page 1

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Padre Roberto Kose, OFM Cap.

San José

Los Cardenales, Comprometidos a Trabajar por la Iglesia Universal El Papa Benedicto XVI Crea 22 Nuevos Puestos Cardenalicios

osé, “el novio de la Virgen María”. Yo sé que este título suena muy raro, pero en realidad no sería más extraño decir “José, esposo de la Virgen María”. ¿Cómo podría ser José el esposo amante, sin haber sido su novio? Era necesario tener tiempo para conocer y desarrollar un amor hacia María. El joven José tuvo que haber sido novio de la Virgen María. También el título “joven” suena raro, pero lo verdaderamente raro hubiera sido que José fuera un hombre viejo. El matrimonio de un viejo con una jovencita no era la costumbre de aquellos tiempos y la Biblia nos dice que Jesús nació en una familia común de aquellos tiempos. José era el buen trabajador dedicado a su familia y a su religión; fiel a las oraciones en la sinagoga; respetuoso de los demás; era muy simpático e incapaz de cualquier pensamiento vulgar. José era el novio con las cualidades que cualquier jovencita soñaría; él era novio que cualquier padre quería para su hija; él era novio que Dios quería para la madre de su hijo, Jesús. José es el hombre que hoy honoramos como “el esposo de la Virgen María”, pero antes deberíamos honrarlo como el “novio de la Virgen María” y “patrono de los novios.” Debemos ver a José como un hombre que siempre estuvo al lado de su novia y esposa especialmente en los momentos más importantes de su vida: del nacimiento de su hijo, Jesús; Cuando se fugó con la familia de Belén hacia Egipto para salvarle la vida al niño, en el momento en que su hijo se perdió en Jerusalén y más tarde cuando Jesús comenzó su nueva vida en Nazaret. Fuera de eso las Sagradas Escrituras no mencionan nada de su vida familiar. Sin embargo vemos a José como un hombre justo, fiel y dedicado a su familia, una persona de su palabra. ¡Que ejemplo para nosotros hoy día!

CIUDAD DEL VATICANO. (ZENIT.org).- Después

de la celebración eucarística con los nuevos cardenales creados en el reciente consistorio en días pasados, el santo padre Benedicto XVI se asomó a la ventana de su estudio en el Palacio Apostólico Vaticano para rezar el Ángelus con los fieles y peregrinos congregados en la plaza de San Pedro para la habitual cita dominical. Invitó a todos a unir su oración por ellos “que ahora están aún más comprometidos a trabajar conmigo en la dirección de la Iglesia universal y a dar testimonio del Evangelio hasta el sacrificio de sus vidas”. Recordó que “esto significa el color rojo de sus vestidos: el color de la sangre y del amor”. Explicó que ahora “forman parte del Colegio que ayuda al Papa más de cerca en su ministerio de comunión y de evangelización”. Señaló que este evento eclesial tiene

IAMI, Fla. (CNS).-- Cuando el Papa Benedicto XVI visite Cuba, del 26 al 28 de Marzo, algo será diferente. “Ese deseo que se quedó en deseo hace (14) años es ahora una posibilidad: el deseo de una peregrinación”, dijo el obispo Emilio Aranguren Echeverría, de Holguín, Cuba, duran-

como fondo la fiesta litúrgica de la Cátedra de San Pedro, celebrada el pasado 22 de febrero --el Miércoles de Ceniza precisamente, en el inicio de la Cuaresma. Señaló que la Cátedra de San Pedro “es el símbolo de la misión especial de Pedro y de sus sucesores de pastorear el rebaño de Cristo, manteniéndolo unido en la fe y en la caridad”. “Esta función especial de servicio le viene a la comunidad romana y a su obispo por el hecho de que en esta ciudad han derramado su sangre los apóstoles Pedro y Pablo, junto a numerosos otros mártires”, recordó. Y encomendó a los nuevos cardenales a la protección de “para que siempre les ayude en su servicio eclesial y los sostenga en la prueba”. Al término del rezo del Ángelus, Benedicto XVI saludó a los distintos grupos lingüísticos e hizo un resumen de sus palabras en italiano.

Mujeres Inmigrantes Vencen Injusticias y Mejoran sus Vidas Por Dennis Sadowski

ASHINGTON, D. C. (CNS).-- Tiempo atrás, Imelda Vera y María Villagrana, inmigrantes originarias de México, tenían miedo de enfrentarse a una injusticia que se les presentara en su vida. Pero eso fue en el pasado, ahora ya no. Pertenecientes a una organización de base popular conocida como Women’s Justice Circles (Círculos de Justicia para

Mujeres) en su parroquia del Estado de Washington, han aprendido que se pueden vencer las injusticias mediante el conocimiento y uso de números. Vera, que tiene 41 años de edad, y Villagrana, que tiene 44 --ambas madres respectivamente de cinco hijos y residentes legales--, han estado involucradas con los círculos de justicia por varios años. Las dos trabajan como diri-

Católicos de Florida Viajarán a Cuba Durante la Visita del Papa Por Ana Rodríguez-Soto

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te una visita a Miami a fines de Noviembre. Hasta el 10 de Febrero, la Arquidiócesis de Miami había confirmado que 310 personas --suficientes para llenar dos aviones--, viajarán a Cuba. Casi 1,000 habían preguntado acerca de la peregrinación después que el arzobispo Thomas G. Wenski, de Miami, anunciara el 12 de enero que dirigiría una hacia Santiago y La

Habana. “Viajamos en solidaridad con la Iglesia de Cuba y en respuesta a su invitación a compartir con ellos este evento histórico”, dijo el arzobispo Wenski durante una conferencia de prensa. Los participantes tendrán la opción de participar en ambas Misas papales, así como en una Misa celebrada por el arzobispo Wenski en la catedral de La Habana.

gentes del movimiento que se extiende a través de 55 parroquias católicas en 42 ciudades de Washington y Oregón. En esos círculos se les ayuda a las mujeres pobres y marginadas a que cubran sus necesidades por medio de organizaciones comunitarias, fundamentadas éstas en valores del Evangelio. Y debido a muchos casos exitosos que el círculo ha realizado, se le concedió al proyecto el premio que en inglés se llama Sister Margaret Cafferty Development of People Award, otorgado por la Catholic Campaign for Human Development, organización que ha patrocinado el programa a través de los años. Vera dijo que en los círculos se ayuda a mujeres para que entiendan sus respectivos derechos y responsabilidades en la sociedad y,

a la vez, para que entren en acción a fin de vencer injusticias que padezcan. “Cuando empezamos un círculo me dí cuenta de que las mujeres juntas pueden lograr más de lo que puede lograr una mujer sola”, dijo, hablando de su trabajo, en Spokane, Washington. Vera es originaria de Guanajuato, México, y ha ayudado a las personas a que se enfrenten a problemas de inseguridad de vivienda que con frecuencia sufren las familias de inmigrantes, en su intento de acomodarse a su nueva tierra adoptiva. En total, los círculos recientemente ayudaron a que no se aceptara una propuesta legislativa en la legislatura del Estado de Washington, mediante la cual se les negaría a los inmigrantes indocumentados el derecho de obtener licencia de manejo.

Movimiento de Cursillos de Cristiandad

“Hágase tu Voluntad…”

Cambio y Conversión

“En el Tiempo de Dios”

¡De Colores!

Estimadas hermanas y hermanos en Cristo: Mientras continuamos nuestro viaje al Jerusalén celestial, la historia nos recuerda el destino de la humanidad para esperar y mirar, varados en el intervalo de tiempo que, en si mismo, abarca el encuentro entre la humanidad y Dios. Creo que Dios mismo no tuvo necesidad del tiempo, pero que lo creó en el momento en que hizo la humanidad para facilitar el encuentro en un cierto tiempo; en ese momento particular cuando lo descubrimos durante nuestro fin de semana de Cursillo. El encuentro con una persona, después de todo, ocurre en un punto bien definido en el tiempo, y cada uno de nosotros se prepara para el próximo momento cercano con Cristo, para poder vivir nuestro cuarto día, creciendo concientemente en la Gracia. Es un cumplimiento espiritual que refuerza nuestro encuentro de convicción (piedad) con Cristo; para tomar las decisiones cristianas (estudio), para que nuestro encuentro con nosotros mismos permita ponernos en la mente de Cristo; para el encuentro de nuestra

constancia (acción) con otros en nuestro ambiente dado por Dios. Vivimos para y hacia ese momento, llenos de fe, esperanza y de amor, enfocando nuestras mentes en lo que ha de venir… Cuán precioso es, entonces, el Movimiento de Cursillos de Cristiandad y es tiempo en el que podemos vivir con lo que para nosotros es lo más apreciado en el mundo: nuestro deseo de ver al Señor, pues el tiempo debería despertar, intensificar y profundizar nuestro anhelo para encontrarnos con Él tan a menudo como su Gracia lo permite. Cuanto más cercanos estamos a Jesucristo, con más frecuencia nos parece que estamos más alejados de Él. Cuanto más inmediato es el encuentro con Cristo, más lentamente los años parecen pasar. El tiempo nos hace humildes y contritos ante Dios. Primero purifica nuestro demasiado impulsivo entusiasmo, entonces gradualmente nos acercamos a lo que es fundamental para ser cristiano; a saber, la apasionada (corazón-piedad) pero pacífica (mente-estudio) espera de Él, a quien adoramos para ser capaces de amar a nuestras hermanas y hermanos y a nosotros mismos (acción-amor), y

que nos aguarda aún más de lo que nosotros jamás lo podemos aguardar… Dios Padre, Dios Hijo y Dios Espíritu Santo es más grande que el tiempo, más grande también que nuestro esperar, así como Él es más grande. Entonces nuestro trípode que es piedad, estudio y acción, es compartido en los mejores medios de amistad, de la Reunión del Grupo y de la comunidad más grande que nosotros llamamos Ultreya. Él, sin embargo, habita en nuestro ambiente (metro cuadrado) hasta la venida de Cristo; pasará esta vez a la eternidad. Y Cristo vendrá, cuando quiera, como quiera y donde quiera. Por lo tanto, como dice en Mateo 25:13, “debemos mantenernos despiertos, puesto que no se sabe ni el día ni la hora”, despiertos concientemente en forma creciente en la Gracia para ser un Cristo vivo normal y presente para todos, hasta el regreso triunfal de nuestro Señor, Rey y Redentor, Jesucristo. ¡Siempre De Colores! Para más información sobre el Movimiento de Cursillos llame a los teléfonos en Tucson al (520) 791-7525; Douglas al (520) 364-4339; Sierra Vista 255-5229 y Yuma al (928) 783-3696.

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l doctor Reinhold Niebuhr fue un teólogo y filósofo autor de la la siguiente plegaria: “Señor, dame la serenidad para aceptar las cosas que no puedo cambiar, valor para cambiar las cosas que puedo y sabiduría para poder diferenciarlas”. Propongo meditarlo con las siguientes pautas. ¿Puedo yo cambiar a los demás y las decisiones que ellos toman? A veces mi vida parece depender de que mi hija, amigo, esposa/o, etcétera. cambien a pesar de que yo no les haya expresado mis expectativas. ¿Acaso Cristo depende de mi cambio para vivir en presencia de Dios? Ya sea que yo haga o no la voluntad de Dios, Cristo no interrumpe su estado de unidad con el Padre y el Espíritu Santo. La libertad que Dios me ofrece hace posible que yo pueda amar y sólo espera que yo acepte mi realidad de ser hijo/a de Dios en todo sentido. Lo que yo sí puedo cambiar es mí voluntad. Forjándola en el crisol de la oración y ayuno para descubrir la voz de

Dios y dar los pasos que Él me revela en ese plan que lleva mi nombre y apellido. ¿De qué manera puedo forjar mi voluntad en esta Cuaresma? Así al pronunciar las palabras “hágase tu voluntad así en la Tierra como en el cielo” ya no serían de memoria sino de corazón.

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Felicidad: un propósito elevado que guía nuestros pasos

Mané es un personaje de ficción. Ella, artista

de teatro y diva de la vida, lleva siempre el deseo de vivir. No es una genio y, sin embargo, sus conversaciones y diálogos son una mezcla de picardía sazonada con ironía y que envuelven verdades y conectan al lector con el texto. Mané es un personaje de una novela, Diez mujeres, de la autora chilena Marcela Serrano. En su carrera artística, conoce en una sola noche el resplandor de una estrella. Fue una noche de estreno y ella era la protagonista. Tenía de invitado especial a su esposo quien a su vez era poeta. Mané triunfa esa noche pero pierde a su esposo. Éste muere atropellado en una calle cuando se

dirige al teatro. A partir de ese momento, Mané pierde el rumbo de su vida. A la medianía de edad empieza un calvario que no había imaginado y cae en lo peor que la vida ofrece cuando se acaba la esperanza. Pasa el tiempo y le llega el tiempo que ella llama de la serenidad. Con una exigua ayuda económica de su retiro, vive dignamente o desvive lentamente sus recuerdos. Ella, en un punto de su vejez acepta: “La vida me había dado un regalo enorme: había sido amada. Y había amado a mi vez”. Mané es un personaje ficticio pero deja una gran lección su filosofía de la vida. ¿Qué pedimos a Dios cuando la lista de necesidades es inmensa? Si somos seres normales y no

Orientación Familiar

El Salmo de la Televisión Por Lucero de Dávalos

a televisión es mi pastor, nada me faltará. En delicados sillones me hará descansar y me desviará de la fe; destruirá mi alma. Me guiará por sendas de sexo y violencia por amor al patrocinador. Aunque ande en valles de sombras de mis responsabilidades cristianas, no temeré interrupción alguna porque la televisión está conmigo. Sus colores y su control remoto me infundirán aliento. Adereza comerciales delante de mí, en presencia de mi mundanalidad. Unge mi cabeza con hedonismo y consumismo; mi codicia esta rebosando. Ciertamente la flojera y la ignorancia me seguirán todos los días de mi vida. Y en mi casa, mirando televisión, moraré por largos días. Con cariño te bendice tu madre.

santos, le pedimos un poco de todo. Este día dame paciencia con mis hijos, con mi esposo. Probablemente le pedimos que nos ilumine para tomar la mejor decisión en el negocio que tenemos enfrente. Pedimos por los hijos, papás, nietos, suegros, etc. y al terminar el día, si todo fue bien, al acostarnos, ya no repetimos la lista matutina sino que decimos “gracias por todo lo que me diste este día”. Yo acepto que no sé cómo pedir a Dios. Después de muchas lectura y estudios, Tony Hsieh en Delivering Happiness, concluye que hay tres tipos de felicidad. La que da el placer y que dura lo que dura el estímulo. Éste puede ser dinero, una casa nueva, autos, etc. Se termina el estímulo y la felicidad se acaba. La segunda es la felicidad que brinda la pasión. Ésta es más duradera y en ella, el más alto rendimiento cumple con el más alto compromiso. Se usa el ejemplo de un atleta en sus años de mejor rendimiento. Finalmente está la felicidad que se obtiene cuando se tiene un propósito más elevado y que se es parte de él. La felicidad resultante de buscar un propósito más elevado que uno mismo es la más duradera. Buscando la similitud entre una vida normal que puede ser la mía o la de Mané acepto el consejo justo de Tony Hsieh, en Delivering Happiness, que para ser felices debemos buscar en la

vida, primero, un propósito elevado que guíe nuestros pasos a través de una felicidad duradera; Mané equivocó el camino y primero buscó el placer, luego se envolvió en la pasión por el teatro para, en su soledad aceptar, que había tenido todo para ser feliz porque pudo haber hecho del amor el propósito más elevado de su existencia y no lo buscó y cuando lo tuvo a su lado, no se dio cuenta. El amor está a nuestro alrededor y creo que esa debe ser nuestra petición diaria: dame oportunidad de amar y de ser amado. Con el amor de Dios vamos creando en las redes del día propósitos superiores en nuestras existencias. Pero hay que expresar y vivir el amor y no pensar como el estudiante que preguntó, “si no odio ¿quiere decir que amo? No. Tienes que reconocer el amor donde lo encuentres, tienes que gozarlo y tienes que cuidarlo. Lo demás llega solo. Eleazar Ortiz

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Una vez un monje observaba como otro monje trata-

ba de rescatar a un alacrán que había caído en un estanque lleno de agua. Sin ninguna ayuda, el alacrán moriría ahogado. Pero cuando el monje lo tomó con sus manos para salvarlo, el alacrán le insertó su venenoso aguijón. El monje reaccionó y el alacrán volvió a caer en el agua. El monje, sin hacer caso a su dolor, lleno de compasión volvió a extender la mano. La alimaña volvió a insertar veneno en las benévolas manos del monje. El observador intervino diciendo: “Déjalo morir, te seguirá picando”. El monje herido contestó: “No, la esencia de alacrán es picar, mi esencia como ser humano es ser compasivo y amar”. Pero ¿Que es el amor? ¿Es una emoción, actitud o apego? ¿Es una virtud que se aquilata o se recibe por inspiración divina? ¿Es un mecanismo que regula las relaciones humanas? ¿Es el estado evolutivo más óptimo de nuestro instinto de supervivencia? ¿Es un proceso cerebral que regula nuestras emociones? ¿Es un estado neurológico en que estamos programados? ¿Es una opción? ¿Es una vocación? El amor es uno de los conceptos más difíciles de definir. Los griegos lo dividían en tres categorías: eros, filia y ágape. El eros es el amor sexual y erótico; el filia es el amor de familia y el ágape es el amor benevolente que llega al grado del sacrificio. Incluso se ha personificado.

n la mitología griega, Afrodita, la diosa “surgida de la espuma del mar”) representa al amor y la belleza. Según los griegos, sus poderes son inmensos: protege a los esposos y fecunda los hogares. El amor ha sido interpretado de mil maneras a través de la historia. Las perspectivas más fundamentales ha sido: (1) la teológica: somos llamados al amor; (2) la psicológica: estamos neurológicamente programados para amar y (3) la existencialista: el amor es una opción inteligente que requiere disciplina y método. (1) La perspectiva teológica emerge de las religiones. En el cristianismo, el Papa Benedicto XVI escribió su primera encíclica con el título «Dios es amor». En ella expresa que un ser humano, creado a imagen y semejanza de Dios que es amor, es capaz de practicar el amor, de darse a Dios y a otros. San Agustín expresó: “Ama y haz lo que quieras. Si callas, callarás con amor; si gritas gritarás con amor; si corriges, corregirás con amor; si perdonas, perdonarás con amor”. San Pablo escribió: «El amor es paciente, es servicial; el amor no es envidioso, no hace alarde, no se envanece, no procede con bajeza, no busca su propio interés, no se irrita, no tiene en cuenta el mal recibido, no se alegra de la injusticia, sino que se regocija con la verdad. El amor todo lo disculpa, todo lo cree, todo lo espera, todo lo soporta». 1 Corintios 13: 4-7.

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La Metodología del Amor

an Juan dice: “Queridos míos, amémonos los unos a los otros, porque el amor procede de Dios, y el que ama ha nacido de Dios y conoce a Dios. El que no ama no ha conocido a Dios, porque Dios es amor». (1Jn. 4.7). Por otro lado, el amor abarca la visión islámica de la vida como una hermandad universal que se aplica a todos los que mantienen la fe. No existen referencias directas que afirmen que Dios es amor, pero entre los 99 nombres de Dios (Allá), existen referencias a Dios como el «pleno de amorosa amabilidad». Todos los que tengan fe tendrán el amor de Dios. (2) La psicología también habla del amor en cuanto comportamiento o proceso mental. En su libro “Rewire your brain for love”, la neuropsicóloga Marsha Lucas señala que amar es el retorno al estado de conciencia mediante prácticas de medi tación que armonizan los procesos químicos cerebrales y causan bienestar. Hay psicólogos que han encontrado correlaciones importantes entre los niveles de hormonas como la serotonina, la dopamina y la oxitócina y los estados amorosos (atracción sexual, enamoramiento y amor estable). (3) El amor es un método. Se opta por amar. Se necesita disciplina para amar. Esta línea de pensamiento está representada por Erick Fromm. Así pues, recomienda proceder ante el amor de la misma forma que lo haríamos para aprender cualquier otro arte, como la música, la pintura, la carpintería o la medicina. El amor es un arte y, como tal, una acción voluntaria que se emprende y se aprende, no una pasión que se impone contra la voluntad de quien lo vive. El amor es, así, decisión, elección y actitud.

egún Fromm, la mayoría de la gente identifica el amor con una sensación placentera. Él considera, en cambio, que es un arte, y que, en consecuencia, requiere esfuerzo y conocimiento. Es conocido el poema de la madre Teresa de Calcuta que señala que para amar se necesita un método. Ella dice: “Las personas son irrazonables, inconsecuentes y egoístas, ámalas de todos modos. Si haces el bien, te acusarán de tener oscuros motivos egoístas, haz el bien de todos modos. Si tienes éxito y te ganas amigos falsos y enemigos verdaderos, lucha de todos modos. El

bien que hagas hoy será olvidado mañana, haz el bien de todos modos. La sinceridad y la franqueza te hacen vulnerable, se sincero y franco de todos modos. Lo que has tardado años en construir puede ser destruido en una noche, construye de todos modos. Alguien que necesita ayuda de verdad puede atacarte si lo ayudas, ayúdale de todos modos. Da al mundo lo mejor que tienes y te golpearán a pesar de ello, da al mundo lo mejor que tienes de todos modos. Así es que, optar por el amor implica un método.

erminamos con una historia: Un hijo y su padre estaban caminando en las montañas, de repente el hijo se cayó y lastimándose gritó: ¡Ahhhh! Para su sorpresa, oyó una voz repitiendo, en algún lugar de la montaña: ¡Ahhhh! Con curiosidad, el niño gritó: ¿Quién eres tú? Recibió de respuesta: ¿Quién eres tú? Enojado con la respuesta, gritó: “Cobarde.” Recibió de respuesta: “Cobarde. “Miró a su padre y le preguntó: ¿Qué sucede? El padre sonrió y dijo: “Hijo mío, presta atención.” Y entonces el padre gritó a la montaña: “Te admiro.” La voz respondió: “Te admiro.” De nuevo el hombre gritó: “Te amo.” La voz respondió: “Te amo”. El niño estaba asombrado, pero no entendía. El padre le explicó: “La gente lo llama “eco”, pero en realidad es la vida. Te devuelve lo que dices o haces. Nuestra vida es reflejo de nuestras acciones. Si deseas más amor en el mundo, crea más amor a tu alrededor. Y para crear más amor necesitas no sólo una buena intención. Necesitas optar por el amor, con una disciplina y un método.

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oración de preparación a la visita del Papa Benedicto XVI a México, a fin de que se rece por el éxito pastoral de un viaje en el que los pueblos de América Latina serán confirmados en su fe por el pontífice. En esta oportunidad, los católicos del mundo entero podrán unirse a las intenciones del Papa y de la Iglesia del “continente de la esperanza y del amor”, con esta oración: “Dios nuestro, que en tu providencia quisiste fundar tu Iglesia sobre la roca de Pedro, el jefe de los Apóstoles, mira con bondad a nuestro Santo Padre Benedicto XVI, y ya que lo has constituido Sucesor de Pedro, concédele que sea para tu pueblo principio y fundamento visible de la unidad en la fe y de la comunión en el amor. Por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén”.

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“No puedo aceptar otra cosa más.” ¡Me imagino que muchos párrocos han oído esas palabras en un tiempo u otro después de pedirle a los feligreses que se encarguen de algún puesto nuevo en el ministerio parroquial, quizá hasta cuando le preguntan a alguien que tomen a cargo el crítico y significante papel de oficial de cumplimiento! De hecho, es importante que tengamos cuidado de sí mismos. Nuestra meta es proteger niños, jóvenes, ancianos y todos a quien servimos se convertirán en nada si nos enfermamos mientras lo tratamos de conseguir. Afortunadamente, investigación al respecto sugiere maneras de balancear necesidades personales y ministerio. Hay muchas cosas que podemos hacer para aumentar nuestra salud mientras decimos “si” a las necesidades alrededor de nosotros. En un artículo reciente, el Profesor Roger Walsh, Profesor de Psiquiatría Y Desarrollo Humano en la Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de California, Irvine, citó evidencia muy convincente “cambios terapéuticos en el estilo de vida” puede afectar positivamente en ambas salud física y mental, aun en personas muy ocupadas. Esta idea no es enteramente nueva para nosotros. Ejercicio y dieta son los cambios en el estilo de vida en que pensamos primero. Y en realidad ellos son fuertes en su impacto. Pero el Profesor Walsh encontró otros seis factores de estilo de vida que también incrementan la salud: pasar tiempo en ambientes naturales, recreación, relajamiento o control de estrés, envolvimiento espiritual o religioso,

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Nuestra salud es importante relaciones saludables y servicio a otros. ¡Por seguro hay muchas maneras para ayudarnos a mantenernos saludables! Y, como probablemente lo han notado, los últimos tres factores están en el centro del timonero para las personas de fe. Con más de dos décadas de investigación previa, Walsh encontró que invirtiendo en desarrollo religioso y spiritual tiene multitud de beneficios para la salud, muy especialmente cuando está enraizado en amor y perdón. Lo que es más intrigante es la interacción que veo entre esos beneficios. Primero, estos beneficios son expandidos por el apoyo social que está en el alma de ser parte de una comunidad religiosa. Por ejemplo, cuando somos activos en nuestra parroquia, conociendo y pasando tiempo con nuestros compañeros feligreses, los beneficios de nuestro desarrollo espiritual y religioso tienen más probabilidad de multiplicarse. Ciertamente, este hallazgo puede estar en consistencia con nuestra tradición Católica, que nos enseña que desarrollo de fe no es ganancia individual solitaria pero que es

mejor realizada cuando se hace en comunión con otros. Segundo, la salud parece incrementarse también cuando damos servicio. Cuando estamos activamente colaborando con nuestros colegas feligreses en ayudar a otros, dentro y fuera de la parroquia, los beneficios son posiblemente aun mayores. Lo que lo hace así es que el servicio que estamos dando es gratis, no visto como algo que tenemos que hacer por obligación o responsabilidad abrumadora. Así es de que, ahí está: Un negocio muy bueno. El Profesor Walsh lo llama “paradoja de felicidad.” Si nosotros nutrimos nuestra fe en una comunidad religiosa con otros y si expresamos nuestra fe en dando servicio voluntario, lo bueno que hacemos para otros llega a ser algo bueno para nosotros mismos. ¿No suena eso muy cerca a lo que Jesús nos enseñó? Durante este mes piensa de qué manera estás dando de ti mismo en tu parroquia, y mira cómo te sonríe nuestro Señor. Si tú o alguien a quien conozcas ha experimentado abuso por un sacerdote, diácono, hermana, hermano, empleado o voluntario de la Iglesia Católica Romana o por la Diócesis de Tucson – no importa cuándo o dónde sucedió el abuso – les urgimos que reporten el abuso inmediatamente a la policía. También les animamos a que llamen al Programa de Asistencia a Víctimas de la Diócesis de Tucson al 1-800-2340344 en Arizona y la Oficina de Protección de Niños, Adolescentes y Adultos de la Diócesis de Tucson al 520-792-3410. Más información está disponible en www.diocesetucson.org/ ocaap.html.

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Irish blessings on St. Patrick’s Day How does one celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Attending parades, eating corned beef and cabbage, drinking Guinness or singing Irish songs? My father, who was born in rural Ireland, told me March 17 was a much quieter day for his family. In fact, he said it was a holy day, starting with Mass and visits to various friends and neighbors and ending with a traditional meal of lamb stew or fish and potatoes. The visits on St. Patrick’s Day, and throughout the year, were marked by the recital of Irish blessings as people entered homes. I heard some of them, such as “God bless all who enter this home,” during my childhood. Last year I came across longer and more lyrical Irish blessings in my 2011 Magic of Ireland wall calendar. Each month I looked forward to seeing images of the Irish countryside and reading the Irish blessings on each page. I was touched by the warmth and humor of the blessings. Here are a few of my favorites: “May your joys be as bright as the morning, and your sorrows be merely

shadows that fade in the sunlight of love.” “May you never forget what is worth remembering, or remember what is best forgotten.” “May you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows you’re dead.” “May you get all your wishes but one, so you always have something to strive for.” “May the blessings of each day be the blessings you need most. May the most you wish for be the least you get.” “May the love and protection St. Patrick can give be yours in abundance as long as you live.” As lovely as the above blessings are, my all-time favorite is the beautifully framed “Old Irish Blessing” my sons gave me years ago: “May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand.” The blessing hangs in my kitchen, and a day doesn’t go by that I don’t look at it and smile.

A special Mass honoring Father Cyprian Killackey, O.C.D., an 86-year-old Irish missionary who has served parishes in Tucson for decades, will be held at 10 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish, 801 N. Grande Ave., Tucson. A reception will follow in the church hall. Father Cyprian, a priest for 60 years, is in failing health and is no longer active in parish ministry. He served 42 years in Tucson, most of them at St. Margaret Mary and Santa Cruz Parishes. A year ago at the Tucson Convention Center, the Grand Ballroom was filled with parishioners and priests who honored Father Cyprian. Cane in hand, Father Cyprian spoke gently, expressing the joy he has had and continues to have in serving God’s people. Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas remarked at the time: “Cardinal John O’Connor once

Father Cyprian Killackey, O.C.D. said at an ordination that a priest will find joy in his ministry if he attends to three things: first, love your people; second, love your people; third, love your people. “Father Cyprian clearly loves his people,” the Bishop said. “He has served them graciously and generously. Clearly, they have come to love and respect him in return.”

Mental illness conference set An educational conference focusing on the intersection between faith and mental illness will be held in Tucson on April 27 at St. Philip’s In the Hills Episcopal Church on North Campbell Avenue. Sponsored in part by the Diocese of Tucson, the conference will offer clergy, lay faith leaders and faith and health professionals insights and resources for understanding mental illness and help-

ing congregations to be welcoming places for those affected by mental illness. Rev. Susan Gregg-Schroeder of California, founder of Mental Health Ministries in 2001, will be the keynote speaker. The program will run from 8:30 a.m. till 4 p.m. Admission is $35, or $100 for four persons. To reserve space, call 520-297-2738, extension 233.

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¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás? ¿Habla español? By ALBERT MIRANDA Last summer I was privileged to be sent by our Diocese to learn Spanish in Mexico for eight weeks. Before I came to the United States I already spoke three languages and Spanish is now slowly becoming my fourth language. I chose the program of Instituto de Lengua y Cultura in the city of Uruapan as my language school. It is located in the state of Michoacan, a region rich in history, colorful indigenous art, and agricultural products; birthplace of Mexican heroes; and famous for its natural wonders, sceneries, and tourist destinations. Finding the right program and school for Spanish Language Immersion can be difficult. There are a lot of schools in and outside the country that offer different kinds of packaged deals in learning the Spanish language. Many of them have very intensive classes on and about the language so much so that the only place which the students know is the four corners of their classroom. I have always believed that language is learned not only in a classroom setting but more so in the context of the culture where it is used alongside the people’s day-to-day living. I think that one of the best ways to really learn another language is for the students to hear the language back to back with knowing the culture and traditions of the people speaking that language. We conducted classes in the National Park of Uruapan where one really learns not only abstract ideas but the real objects that could be seen in the surrounding environ-

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ment. My language program offered field trips where we visited historic and folkloric places such as the cities of Morelia and Guadalajara. We saw the breathtaking views of the town of Pátzcuaro, where men and children perform the Danza de los Viejitos (“The Dance of the Old Folks”) at the town square. In San Juan Nuevo the feast of Corpus Christi is a big local celebration, as each community made individual altars adorned with fresh flowers and colorful religious decorations. Just across the lake of Pátzcuaro is the island municipality of Janitzio where traditional fishing techniques were performed by local fishermen. We visited the Parícutin Volcano and the ruins of San Juan Viejo, where parts of the town’s old church damaged

by the volcano’s flowing lava were preserved. Going to the river and falls of Tzararacuita was another treat and we went to a local bakery that made traditional native bread. We went to a tequila factory in the state of Jalisco where we tried the sweet-tasting cooked agave plant used to make tequila. For Catholic seminarians, there was also a very good opportunity for a two-day parish immersion program which was very helpful in understanding the Hispanic setting of the Catholic Church. Personally, it was a wonderful experience for me because my exposure to the Mexican parishes there would be very useful in my future ministry as a priest in a multicultural diocese like Tucson. I am grateful for the Bishop’s decision—through the recommendation of the Vocation Director—to allow me to experience studying another language as part of my preparation for the priesthood. I believe that the Bishop truly knows what are the real ministerial needs of the flock he shepherds. I think that the beginning of a priest’s pastoral care is his sensitivity to the needs of the faithful. One of these needs is to be able to celebrate the sacraments in another language when the community needs it. Language is one of the most unique gifts the Creator bestowed on human beings. God gave us the beautiful gift of life and the world when he spoke the language of creation in the book of Genesis. He gave us the gift of faith when he spoke through the patriarchs and the prophets of old foretelling the birth of the Savior. Finally, he gave us the gift of salvation when His Word became flesh.

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The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Tucson will host the 26th Annual Cornerstone Gala on Friday, April 20th at the Marriott Star Pass Resort. The Knights of Columbus will be honored for their years of service to the Diocese of Tucson. “The Knights of Columbus are a tremendous support for our Diocese and we are pleased to have this opportunity to show our appreciation for their many good works”, stated Bishop Kicanas. The Knights of Columbus councils and members will be present at the Cornerstone Gala and Mr. and Mrs. Marty Ronstadt will accept the recognition on behalf of all Knights. Dan and Pat Torrington are this year’s Cornerstone Gala co-chairs. “The annual Gala raises significant funds to support a number of uniquely Catholic charities each year,” stated Mrs. Torrington. This is why Dan and I agreed to serve as co-chairs for the event. We feel that when people realize just how much good is done through the Catholic Foundation, they too will want to join us in support of the Foundation.” Catholic organizations submit grants to the Foundation which are evaluated for their merit by the CF Grant Committee and each year the Foundation announces grant recipients during the Cornerstone Gala event. “The range of grants is quite extensive,” Mrs. Torrington went on to say, “We have funded everything from Catholic Schools to the St. Vincent de Paul Society to needy parishes. Each year different organizations throughout the Diocese are helped thanks to all those who support the Catholic Foundation Cornerstone Gala.” “We hope the community will support this event so that these good works continue in the future”, stated co-chair, Dan Torrington. To attend, contact Clara Moreno at 838-2507 for more information.

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St. Elizabeth’s helps those without health insurance By RUtH LILJENQUISt March is officially the “Month for the Uninsured,” the time of year when we remember the millions of Americans who lack health insurance. But the problem of more than 49 million uninsured Americans is not an issue we can afford to pay attention to for only one month of the year. It’s a daily challenge for millions of people across the country and people right here in Arizona. It’s also a daily concern for St. Elizabeth’s Health Center, an agency of Catholic Community Services which provides low-cost medical and dental care to uninsured and underserved people in our community. Many more people in Arizona today are going without health care, said Dr. Mark Schildt, St. Elizabeth’s medical director. “In 2005, 15 percent of Pima County residents were uninsured. Today, that number is 23 percent. That’s roughly 71,000 people.” The numbers have gone up for several reasons. Many have lost health insurance because of a job loss or because their employers have dropped coverage as a benefit. Others have lost coverage because they can no longer afford the premiums, which many employers have had to raise to stay in business. Other people have been cut from AHCCCS, the state’s Medicaid program, because of state budget cuts. Even people who previously were uninsured and coming to St. E’s are no longer getting care. Prior to July 2010,

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To make it easier for uninsured people to get health care, St. E’s recently lowered its fees. As a result, more people are registering for health services and coming in for care. But lowering fees has required St. E’s to lay off staff and cut costs, maximize efficiency throughout the agency, and explore alternative funding sources and partnerships. It’s not been easy. “We’ve definitely had to be more creative,” said Schildt. St. E’s had entered into new partnerships with health care providers, businesses, and notably, Mercy Care, which administers AHCCCS in some parts of the state. However, St. E’s is still heavily dependent on individual donations. “They are very important. We wouldn’t be open without them.” With the economy improving, though ever so slowly, and the state starting to see a surplus in its budget, Schildt hopes that St. E’s will see a return of some of the Arizona Primary Care funds or an expansion of AHCCCS. Both would enable St. E’s to provide more care. The uninsured rate in Arizona and around the country should go down as the job market improves, and later when the Affordable Care Act is enacted, many more Americans will have health coverage. But until then and even then, people will struggle daily without health care. “This is not a short-term problem, which is why we have to continue advocating for people without health insurance,” said Schildt. And not just during the Month of the Uninsured.

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“I can’t take on another thing.” I imagine many pastors have heard those words at one time or another after asking parishioners to take on some new role in parish ministry, perhaps even when they asked someone to take on the meaningful and critical role of compliance officer! In fact, it is important that we take care of ourselves. Our goal of protecting children, youth, elders and all those we serve will come to nothing if we make ourselves sick while pursuing it. Fortunately, research suggests ways to balance personal needs and ministry. There is a lot that we can do to enhance our health while saying “yes” to the needs around us. In a recent article, Professor Roger Walsh, Professor of Psychiatry & Human Behavior at the School of Medicine of the University of California, Irvine, cited convincing evidence that “therapeutic lifestyle changes” can positively affect both mental and physical health, even in very busy persons. This idea is not entirely new to us. Diet and exercise probably are two lifestyle changes we think of first. And truly, they are powerful in their impact. But Professor Walsh found six other lifestyle factors that also enhance health: time in natural environments, recreation, relaxation or stress management, religious or spiritual involvement, healthy relationships and service

Lately I’ve coined a new phrase that describes our God: “And NOT ONLY THAT!” But before I get into that, I’d like to mention somewhere else I noticed and “not only that” the other day. At the end of the “Wheel of Fortune” show, the winner was told: You’ve won this much cash (and not only that) you’ve won this trip, (and not only that) you’ve got the SUV besides!! Get the pattern? The host listed the contestant’s winnings accumulatively, and by the climactic end, the audience was “oohing” and applauding, some even jumping onto the stage with excitement! Well, the reason I’m coining the “not only that” (n.o.t.) way of describing things is because recently I read the first reading of that day’s lectionary passages. It was from I Kings 3: 4-13. You remember the story. God is so pleased with Solomon, he asks him to request whatever he wants of God, and he will surely receive it.

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Our health is important to others. There surely are a lot of ways to help ourselves stay healthy! And, as you probably noticed, the last three factors are right in the wheelhouse for people of faith. Consistent with more than two decades of previous research, Walsh found that investing in religious and spiritual development has a multitude of health benefits, especially when it is rooted in love and forgiveness. And even more intriguing is the interaction I see among those benefits. First, these benefits are expanded by the social support that is at the core of being part of a religious community. That is, when we are active in our parish, getting to know and spending time with our fellow parishioners, the benefits of religious and spiritual development are likely to be multiplied. Certainly, this finding would be consistent with our Catholic tradition, which teaches us that faith development is not a solitary enterprise, but is

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Our N.O.T. God First, though, Solomon lists the gifts God has already given him: You’ve favored my father, David, (and not only that) you’ve passed his kingship on to me, (and not only that) I rule your chosen people, a vast throng! There’s that pattern again: God gives, and NOT ONLY THAT. When Solomon finally gets to the request, he admits to God he’s young and inexperienced, and he really needs an understanding heart and the ability to know

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better realized in communion with others. Second, health seems also to be enhanced by giving service. When we are actively collaborating with our fellow parishioners in helping others, within and outside the parish, the benefits are quite possibly even greater. The only qualifier is that the service we’re doing is freely given, not seen as a duty or a burdensome responsibility. So, there it is: a pretty good deal. Professor Walsh calls it the “paradox of happiness.” If we nurture our faith in religious community with others and if we express our faith in freely given service, the good we do for others becomes something good for ourselves. Doesn’t that sound pretty close to what Jesus taught us? Give some thought this month to how you are giving of yourself in your parish, and see the Lord smiling at you. If you or anyone you know has experienced abuse by a priest, deacon, sister, brother, employee or volunteer for the Roman Catholic Church or for the Diocese of Tucson – no matter when or where the abuse happened – we urge you to report the abuse immediately to law enforcement. Also, we encourage you to call the Victim Assistance Program of the Diocese of Tucson at 1-800-234-0344 in Arizona and the Office of Child, Adolescent and Adult Protection of the Diocese of Tucson at 520-792-3410. More information is available at www.diocesetucson.org/ocaap.html.

right from wrong. (Wouldn’t we all like to have those? He chose admirably!) God is impressed with Solomon’s sensible request and responds: I will give you an understanding heart, (n.o.t.) I will make you like no other person who’s ever lived, (n.o.t.) I will also give you riches and fame you never asked for! That is our God: AND NOT ONLY THAT. Ask for an ounce; God gives a pound. I think it’s appropriate that we live Lent reflecting on Jesus as God’s NOT ONLY THAT Son: Born like us but without sin, (n.o.t.) Spent His life doing good to it-doesn’t-matter-who, (n.o.t.) Hated by the rigid and jealous of His time, (n.o.t.) Charged with doing God-things when he’s not, (n.o.t.) Feeding and teaching and healing, all with love, (n.o.t.) Finally arrested and publically executed.. ..And we all know the biggest n.o.t. comes next!

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22 leaders complete catechetical course

Attending the final session of the catechetical leadership course at the Hotel Arizona last month are, first row from left, Christina Jeter, St. Cyril, Tucson; Sister Kathy Cook, C.S.A., St. Michael Mission, Naco; Gloria Ramirez-Kunz, St. Pius X, Tucson; Laurie Lewis, St. Patrick, Bisbee; Lucy Quiroz, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Tucson; Cathy Roach, St. Mark, Tucson; second row, Rebecca Jenkins, St. Cyril, Tucson; Laura Stehle, Our Mother of Sorrows, Tucson; Mike Berger, Office of Catechesis; Sister Vianney Bilgrien, SSND, instructor; Carol Padilla, Santa Catalina,Tucson; third row, Sister Carla Riach, O.S.F., San Xavier, Tucson; Maredith Clack, Most Holy Trinity, Tucson; Sister Marilyn Winkle, C.S.A. St. Patrick, Bisbee; Lydia Lopez, St. John, Tucson; top row, Felicia Klein, Our Lady of the Mountains, Sierra Vista; Randy Munsen, Most Holy Trinity, Tucson; Amber St. John, St. Pius X, Tucson; Norma Cable, St. Pius X, Tucson; Jim Carroll, St. Philip, Payson; Judy Carroll, St. Philip, Payson; Maria Telles, St. Helen, Oracle; Adriana Loustaunau, St. Cyril, Tucson.

A year and a half ago, 30 catechetical leaders from parishes throughout the Diocese of Tucson began a Specialized Certificate Program in Catechetical Leadership taught by Loyola University New Orleans. In May, 22 of those leaders will graduate the program and receive certificates for completing 90 contact hours over six weekends. The other eight attended at least one or more of the weekends for continuing education, but were not seeking the certificate. This extension program was a first-of-its-kind from Loyola University’s Pastoral Life Center, hosted by the diocese’s Office of Catechesis. In addition to attending six weekend courses comprising 15 hours each, students were required to read selected books and complete two reflection papers for each course based on the readings and their experience in catechetical ministry. Having finished their course work, they will receive a “Professional Credential for Christian Ministry” with their certificates. This extension program was made possible by funding from “Our Faith, Our Hope, Our Future,” the diocesan capital campaign, said Mike Berger, director of the Office of Catechesis, who participated in the course. “Because of the positive response from students and the ongoing need to support and equip our catechetical leaders with quality formation, we hope to offer this or related programs again in the future,” Berger said.

Mary Gioco, award in hand, with Bishop Kicanas, Sister Rosa Maria Ruiz, superintendent of Catholic schools, and Kay Sullivan, Salpointe’s president.

Mary Gioco wins annual Seton Award The winner of the 20th annual Elizabeth Ann Seton Award, given in recognition of significant contributions to Catholic education in the Diocese of Tucson, was Mary Gioco, executive assistant in the diocese’s department of Catholic schools. Gioco, who has served the schools department for 30 years, plans to retire in June. Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, who attended the award presentation at Salpointe Catholic High School last month, said Gioco has been “the steady right-hand person…

for five of our superintendents of Catholic schools. “She is a woman of deep faith who cares about people and is always willing to lend a hand. She has a marvelous sense of humor and a way with words. I am delighted that Salpointe is recognizing Mary’s many gifts as an exemplar of the kind of person we hope our young people will become.” Gioco said she felt “extremely humble” to receive the award. “I just did my job and I loved my job, so it wasn’t like it was a sacrifice or anything.”

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