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June 15, 2014 Volume 5, Number 12

The DIOCESAN Chronicle

News of the Diocese of Baker

Parish News: St. Edward, the Martyr, Sisters Congratulations to Carol Neary, Pastoral Associate at St. Edward the Martyr in Sisters, who has completed both her Basic and Advanced Certificates in the Ministry Formation program in the Archdiocese

of Portland. Carol’s coursework focused on the Pastoral Associate specialization. Certification requires several years of course work, research, papers, conferences, retreats, and conventions, covering everything from Church History to Liturgy and Sacraments to Multicultural Studies to Canon Law. This certification is a process that enables arch/diocesan officials to formally identify and authorize lay women and men for key positions and major leadership roles in specialized ecclesial ministries, and is recognized by all arch/dioceses and by the USCCB.

Congratulations Carol; you’re an asset to St. Edward parish and our diocese!

Catholic Daughters: St. Francis of Assisi, Bend Catholic Daughters recently sponsored a Parish Bake Sale as part of their contributions for the debt reduction of St. Francis of Assisi’s mortgage. A very special thank you is extended to all of the ladies in the parish who participated in the fund-raiser.

Pictured left to right: Immediate past Regent Irene Richardson, Joanne Lubke—presenting the check to Fr. Julian Cassar, Pastor, Mary Ellen Nunns (active member), and newly elected Regent, Jean Tauriello.

Parish News: St. Pius X, Klamath Falls A Light of the World Evangelization retreat was held at Our Lady of Grace in Encino, California on March 15-17. Four evangelists from St. Pius X parish in Klamath Falls were invited by the president, John Sinski, of the LOTW national organization based in Illinois to assist in the retreat. The four from St. Pius X were Vic and Deb Scaravilli and Ipo and Mary Ross. The retreat consisted of a series of talks that present the individual components of the gospel message along with personal testimonies by the presenters of how God touched their lives. In addition, there are small-group discussions, prayer, music, and ways to renew your relationship with Jesus.

regorian Chant Conference 2014 Registration is now open for the second annual Gregorian Chant Conference to be held at the Powell Butte Retreat Center on August 21-24. The theme this year is Gregorian Chant and the Roman Liturgy...“Why is Gregorian Chant given the first place as the music of the liturgy?” The conference will consist of four Masses, four lectures, four workshops, and tutorials. It is intended for Priests, Deacons, Musicians, and anyone interested in learning about the rich tradition of the Sung Gregorian Mass. More information can be found on the diocesan website http://dioceseofbaker.org/gregorian_chant_conf.htm or call the diocesan office at 541-388-4004.

The Light of the World Evangelization Retreat Attendees.

Team Facilitators from St. Pius X parish pictured left to right are:

Ipo and Mary Ross, John Sinski, Deb and Vic Scaravilli

Pensamientos Del Camino Obispo Liam Cary

“Santos-Papas/Matrimonio”

En el Evangelio del domingo de la Divina Misericordia Jesús resucitado se aparece a sus asustados Apóstoles y les muestra las heridas abiertas de su pasión. Para su sorpresa, el cuerpo del Viviente lleva la marca de su muerte. Estos signos de su derrota “permanecen” en el corazón del Misterio Pas-cual, el Papa Francisco comentó en su homilía-obstáculo y tropiezo de escándalo y prueba de la fe “heridas que son” esenciales para creer. . . que Dios es amor, misericordia y fidelidad”. El Papa Francisco escogió el domingo de la Divina Mise-ricordia para proclamar al los papas santos de la Iglesia Juan XXIII y Juan Pablo II. Estos hombres, el Santo Padre dijo: “no se avergonzaban de la carne de Cristo; . . . y ellos dieron testimonio antes la Iglesia y el mundo de la bondad y la mise-ricordia de Dios.” “Los dos hombres vivieron los trágicos acontecimientos del siglo [20], pero no se vieron intimidados por ellos.” Para estos dos santos, “Dios era más poderoso;. . . La misericordia de Dios, que se muestra por esas cinco heri-das, era más poderosa”. Por su valentía en la convocación del Concilio Vaticano II, el Papa Francisco piensa de San Juan XXIII como “el Papa de la apertura al Espíritu Santo. San. Juan Pablo II el Papa Francisco lo considera “el Papa de la familia”, ya que tan rica-mente ha iluminado el diseño original de Dios para el matri-monio como la unión de a una sola carne de un hombre y una mujer. A medida que el siglo 21 pasa, estamos en la gran necesidad de abrirnos al Espíritu Santo para defender a la familia de redefinición y desintegración. Como señaló la Conferencia Católica de Oregon hace poco, la enmienda “constitucional al matrimonio en nuestro estado, fue cuida-dosamente considerada y debatida a fondo antes de su abru-madora aprobación” en 2004. Esto representa la voluntad explícita del pueblo” de Oregon, hasta que un solo juez federal la cambio, era ley estatal debidamente promulgada, que el Fiscal General había jurado defender. Reusando de-fenderla, ella retroactivamente disgrego a la mayoría que votó a favor de preservar el matrimonio, como siempre ha sido reconocido. Esperando la invalidación de otro juez en su estado, la Conferencia Católica de Pennsylvania protestó diciendo que la “re-definición del matrimonio niega el derecho por ley a los niños de un padre y una madre unidos en matrimonio”; por experiencia se demuestra que “los niños se desarrollan mejor en una familia estable fundada por la unión matrimo-nial de un hombre y una mujer”. Ya que la decisión del año pasado de la Corte Suprema a, las observaciones sentido-común se han convertido rápida-mente en signos de fanatismo intolerable. El hablar de ello en público es arriesgarse a represalias furiosas de los medios de comunicación al igual que social y económicas. Con este entorno cada vez más hostil necesitamos la apertura de San Juan XXIII a la guía del Espíritu Santo y el

Thoughts Along the Way Bishop Liam Cary

“Pope-saints/Marriage”

In the Gospel of Divine Mercy Sunday the Risen Jesus appears to his fear-filled Apostles and shows them the open wounds of his Passion. To their astonishment, the body of the Living One bears the marks of his dying. These signs of his defeat “remain” at the heart of the Easter Mystery, Pope Francis remarked in his homily—scandal and stumbling block and test of faith—“for those wounds are “essential for believing . . . that God is love, mercy, and faithfulness.” Pope Francis chose Divine Mercy Sunday to proclaim Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II saints of the Church. These men, the Holy Father said, “were not ashamed of the flesh of Christ; . . . and they bore witness before the Church and the world to God’s goodness and mercy.” Both men “lived through the tragic events of [the 20th] century, but they were not overwhelmed by them.” For both of these saints, “God was more powerful; . . . the mercy of God, shown by those five wounds, was more powerful.” For his courage in convening the Second Vatican Council, Pope Francis thinks of St. John XXIII as “the pope of openness to the Holy Spirit. St. John Paul II Pope Francis considers “the pope of the family” because he so richly illumi-nated God’s original design for marriage as the one-flesh union of a man and a woman. As the 21st century unfolds, we stand in great need of openness to the Holy Spirit to defend the family from re-definition and disintegration. As the Oregon Catholic Conference recently noted, our state’s “constitutional mar-riage amendment was carefully considered and thoroughly debated prior to its overwhelming passage in 2004. It repre-sents the express will of the people” of Oregon and, until overturned by a single Federal judge, was duly enacted state law, which the Attorney General was sworn to uphold. Refusing to defend it, she retroactively disenfranchised the majority who voted to preserve marriage as it has always been recognized. In the wake of another judge’s invalidating decision in their state, the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference protested that his “redefinition of marriage enshrines in law a denial of the rights of children to a mother and a father united in marriage”; for experience shows that “children thrive best in a stable family grounded on the marital union of one man and one woman.” Since the Supreme Court decision last year, common-sense observations like these have rapidly become signs of intolerable bigotry. To mouth them publicly is to risk furi-ous social-media vituperation and economic retaliation. In the face of this increasingly antagonistic environ-ment we need St. John XXIII’s openness to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and St. John Paul II’s unflinching courage in defending the truth of marriage. May their intercession gain us the strength to live through the foundation- shaking events of our young century and not be over-whelmed by them.

coraje inquebrantable a la defensa de la verdad del marimonio de San Juan Pablo II. Que su intercesión nos gane la fuerza para vivir a través de los eventos fundamenta-les-endebles de nuestro joven siglo y no ser intimidados por ellos.

Diocesan Chronicle Editorial Clarification In the Diocesan Chronicle (Vol. 5, Num. 9) article entitled, “Keeping Our Promise to Protect,” we wish to clarify our policy for reporting misconduct (sexual or otherwise) of a priest, deacon, seminarian, or lay staff to an adult (18 years or older).

Reporting Misconduct (sexual abuse or otherwise) involving Adults For allegations against a priest, deacon, seminarian, or adult lay staff of misconduct to an adult (18 years or older), please contact: Vicar General Very Rev. Richard O. Fischer, V.G. Phone: 541-891-9015 Email: [email protected]

If criminal behavior (e.g. rape, attempted rape, assault, stalking) is involved, this should be immediately reported to the police (911) and then the Vicar General. If in doubt about whether a behavior is criminal, call the police.

Parish News: St. Edward the Martyr, Sisters Natalie Ambrose is a senior at Sisters High School, heading to Columbia University in New York City. While attending Columbia, Natalie will be playing soccer for the school. Natalie is finishing high school with a 4.15 GPA and is one of six Valedictorians at Sisters HS. In college she hopes to major in psychology with a special concentration in business management and then pursue a career in sports marketing beyond college. Natalie attended Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic School in Bend from 5th grade through 8th grade and is a member of the St. Edward Parish in Sisters. In addition to Natalie attending an Ivy League School next year and competing in soccer at the Division 1 level, Natalie has also achieved the following awards while in high school: High School soccer team co-captain junior and senior year, selected to All-State soccer team sophomore, junior, and senior years, selected to All-District Soccer team all four years, Player of the Game for State Championship games fresh-man and sophomore year, math Student of the Year award freshman year, Business Student of the Year award sophomore year, Student of the Month for November, 2013, and All-State in track and field in her freshman

and seniors years in the 400m, 4x100m relay and 4x400m relay. Natalie has also been an active altar server at St. Edwards parish for many years. Congratulations to Natalie as she embarks on her studies at Columbia University.

The Bishop’s Annual Appeal: First Communities Reach Goal

The 2014 Bishop’s Annual Appeal celebrates the first communities who have exceeded their appeal goal. As of Friday, May 30, 2014, the following communities in the Diocese of Baker have exceeded their appeal goals:

Holy Family Catholic Church in Arock has reached 165% of its goal. St. Richard Catholic Church in Adel has reached 147% of its goal. St. Mary Catholic Church in Maupin has reached 140% of its goal. St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Crane has reached 138% of its goal. St. Thomas Church in Plush has reached 115% of its goal.

The Appeal continues to gain momentum and elev-en more communities are getting close to reaching their Appeal goals as well. Gifts to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal will support a number of diocesan ministries, programs and services, such as support for our retired priests. The Diocese of Baker has been blessed to be served by countless dedicated and holy priests throughout its history. In spite of diminished numbers, our priests re-main central to the life and mission of the Church and our Catholic faithful here in eastern Oregon. In response to their faith-filled service, we have the opportunity to express our gratitude in a very practical way by supporting these retired priests through the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. The Appeal will also support our diocesan efforts to at-tract the next generation of priests through our vocation awareness efforts and seminarian formation. If you have already made a gift to the 2014 Bishop’s Annual Appeal, you understand that your gift will help the Diocese of Baker bring the teachings and ministry of Jesus Christ to countless men and women no matter where they are on their own journey of faith. If you have not made a gift to the Appeal, please prayerfully consider making the most generous gift possible as your other obli-gations and circumstances allow. The Appeal is a pledge program, which is an easy way to give and allows us to make a more generous and affordable gift by spreading out our gift over several months. Again, congratulations to the first Catholic commu-nities that have exceeded their Bishop’s Annual Appeal goals. Let us be inspired to follow their example, and pray for the overall success of this year’s Appeal.

Bishop Cary’s Schedule: June 19 Priest Council meeting in Ontario June 21 Confirmation in Nyssa Bishop’s presentation “Hour of Faith” English 1:00 PM, Spanish 7:00 PM June 22 Mass in Nyssa Mass in Jordan Valley and Bishop’s presentation “Hour of Faith” after Mass

Parish News: St. Augustine, Merrill First Holy Communion was celebrated at St Augus-tine Parish on May 4th. Afterward, all gathered in the parish hall to celebrate with a cake reception which was a gift from the Catholic Daughters. Pictured left to right, back row: Teacher Amie McAuliffe, Celeste Cobian, Yoselin Alonzo, Father Fischer, Jazmin Cobian, Alicia Venegas, and Katy Rowley. Front row: Koen Brown, Quentin Hawkin, Diego Alonzo, Jonathan Flores, Carlos Venegas, and Chase McAuliffe

Summer Camp News: Militia Immaculata High School Youth Camp

Information and Registration Details for this High School Youth Camp can be found on the diocesan website at: http://dioceseofbaker.org/camps.htm

Parish News: St. Francis of Assisi, Bend

Parish News: St. Patrick, Lakeview A bit of spring news as reported by Karen Zamudio: Members of the Knights of Columbus entered a “float” in the annual Lakeview St. Patrick’s Day Parade. For once it wasn’t snowing and blowing so there was a good turnout and fun was had by all in the sunny weather. It was cool enough though for the Knights to model their new jackets.

Father Francis was welcomed back from his most recent trip home to Nigeria. The parish is blessed to have retired pastor Father Raymond Hopp, who resides in Lakeview, to fill in when Father Francis is absent. Thank you Fr. Hopp! He also took the picture of the Knights’ parade entry. Eight members of the parish formed a team and walked in the 5K March for Babies sponsored by the March of Dimes on April 26th. Students received their first Holy Eucharist on April 27th and parishioners welcomed Bishop Cary on May 3rd to celebrate Confirmation.

Living Stations re-enacted by the

Middle School students

Palm Sunday blessing and donkeys processions

Decorations at the new church - The Empty Tomb

Easter food baskets blessing