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1 The CatholicWitness The Newspaper of the Diocese of Harrisburg June 8, 2018 Vol. 52 No Priests Ordained for Diocese CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS The six men ordained to the priesthood on June 2 prostrate themselves before the altar at St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg as the congregation invokes the intercession of the saints during the Litany of Supplication. See coverage of the ordination on pages 7-10.

2 2 - The Catholic Witness June 8, 2018 Parishioners at Mary, Mother of the Church Fill Pews for New Feast Day By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness Father Pang Tcheou was moved to the verge of tears when he arrived for Mass at Mary, Mother of the Church in Mount Joy on the evening of May 21. Peering through the doors leading from the vestibule into the church, the pastor saw hundreds of parishioners gathered for the celebration of Mass on the Catholic Church s newest memorial: the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. On the Monday evening after Pentecost, parishioners filled the pews and took extra seats in the vestibule for the Mass, for which Bishop Ronald Gainer served as the principal celebrant. Pope Francis decreed earlier this year that Latin-rite Catholics around the world would mark the feast a memorial on the Monday after Pentecost each year. He did so after having attentively considered how greatly the promotion of this devotion might encourage the growth of the maternal sense of the Church in the pastors, religious and faithful, as well as a growth of genuine Marian piety. Individuals and families of all ages were joined in the celebration at Mary, Mother of the Church in Mount Joy by a Knights of Columbus honor guard, members of St. Michael s Guard and the parish choir, which offered several Marian hymns during the Mass. While the feast honoring Mary as the Mother of the Church is new, the title is not, Bishop Gainer remarked in his homily. It was noted in a special way at the Second Vatican Council, the bishop explained, pointing to the declaration of Blessed Pope Paul VI at the close of the Council s third session in November 1964: For the glory of the Blessed Virgin Mary and for our own consolation, we declare Most Holy Mary Mother of the Church, that is of the whole Christian people, both faithful and pastors, who call her a most loving Mother; and we decree that henceforth the whole JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS The celebration of the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church on May 21 at Mary, Mother of the Church in Mount Joy. At the altar are Deacon Samuel Miller, the parish s adopted seminarian, Bishop Ronald Gainer and Father Pang Tcheou, pastor. Above: Dylan Shaud accompanies the choir during Mass. The choir presented several Marian hymns for the celebration. Right: Bishop Ronald Gainer is presented with a replica painting of the Mater Ecclesiae image that graces Mary, Mother of the Church in Mount Joy. The original image, a mosaic, can be found in St. Peter s Square. Christian people should, by this sweet name, give still greater honor to the Mother of God and address prayers to her. Barb Clingenpeel and Marnie Bowers present the gifts during Mass celebrated for the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, decreed this year by Pope Francis to be observed on the Monday after Pentecost. Just as Mary was the mother of the incarnate Son of God, the bishop said, so too was she present at the birth of the mystical body of Christ in the Upper Room at Pentecost. Today, with you, I am so grateful to be here to celebrate this gift that Pope Francis has given to the liturgical life of our Church with this new obligatory memorial, Bishop Gainer told the congregation. His hope was that this feast would help the world understand the maternal identity of the Church, and Mary s close association with the Body of Christ, both the physical and the mystical. She is Mother of God and Mother of the Church. At the conclusion of Mass, and prior to a joyous social of food and drink in the parish hall, parishioners presented Bishop Gainer with a painting of the replica of the Mater Ecclesiae image that hangs above the altar there. Addressing the congregation, Father Tcheou said he was eager and pleased to have the bishop celebrate Mass for the new feast at Mary, Mother of the Church, the only parish in the diocese with that title. The parish was formed in 1995 through the merger of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Marietta and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Mount Joy. I almost cried when I saw the church packed here this evening for the Mass, Father Tcheou told the parishioners. Your presence is a beautiful testament, above all, for God, and secondly for Our Lady.

3 June 8, 2018 The Catholic Witness - 3 Clergy Appointments The Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, has made the following appointments: Effective June 18, 2018: The Very Reverend William C. Forrey from pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Carlisle, to Secretary for Clergy for the Diocese of Harrisburg and pastor, Holy Infant Parish, Manchester. Reverend Martin O. Moran from pastor, Divine Redeemer Parish, Mount Carmel, to pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Carlisle. Reverend Mark E. Weiss from pastor, Holy Infant Parish, Manchester, to pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Dallastown. Reverend Ryan M. Fischer from parochial vicar, St. Joseph Parish, Hanover, to pastor, Divine Redeemer Parish, Mount Carmel. At the presentation of Reverend Tomy Joseph, Vice Provincial of the Fransalian Missionaries: The Reverend Dijo Thomas, MSFS, from Hospital Chaplain, Hershey Medical Center, to pastor, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Marysville, and St. Bernadette Mission, Duncannon. The Reverend Augustine Joseph, MSFS, from parochial vicar, St. Joseph Parish, Mechanicsburg, to parochial vicar, St. Joseph Parish, Danville, and chaplain, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, and Danville State Hospital. At the presentation of the Very Reverend Dominic Eshikena, OP, Vicar Provincial for North America and the Caribbean: The Reverend Bernard Ayo Oniwe, OP, to parochial vicar, Good Shepherd Parish, Camp Hill. The Reverend Ignatius Madumere, OP, from parochial vicar, St. Joseph Parish, Danville, chaplain, Geisinger Medical Center and Danville State Hospital, Danville, to hospital chaplain, Hershey Medical Center, with residence at St. Joan of Arc Parish, Hershey. The Reverend Benedict Faneye, OP, has been reassigned by his community. At the presentation of the Reverend Antony Paulose, Coordinator for the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate: The Reverend Sebastian Thekkedath, CMI, from parochial vicar, St. Joseph Parish, Lancaster, to parochial vicar, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Lancaster. Father Sebastian remains part-time chaplain for Lancaster General Hospital. Reverend Steven Arena from parochial vicar, St. Joan of Arc Parish, Hershey, to parochial vicar, St. John Neumann Parish, Lancaster, and chaplain, Lancaster Catholic High School, Lancaster. Reverend Brian Olkowski from parochial vicar, Corpus Christi Parish, Chambersburg, to parochial vicar, St. Joseph Parish, Lancaster, and San Juan Bautista Parish, Lancaster. Reverend Richard J. Lyons, newly ordained, to parochial vicar, Corpus Christi Parish, Chambersburg. Reverend Stephen J. Logue, newly ordained, to parochial vicar, St. Rose of Lima Parish, York. Father Logue will return for graduate studies in Rome in September. Reverend Kenneth C. Roth, newly ordained, to parochial vicar, St. Joan of Arc Parish, Hershey. Reverend Timothy J. Sahd, newly ordained, to parochial vicar, St. Joseph Parish, Mechanicsburg, and chaplain, Trinity High School, Camp Hill. Reverend Matthew C. Morelli, newly ordained, to parochial vicar, St. Joseph Parish, Hanover, and chaplain, Delone Catholic High School, McSherrystown. Reverend Benjamin J. Dunkelberger, newly ordained, to parochial vicar, St. John the Baptist Parish, New Freedom, and campus minister, York College of Pennsylvania. World Youth Day Panama City ~ January 21-28, 2019 A pilgrimage for post high school young adults ages from the Diocese of Harrisburg and the Archdiocese of Baltimore Young adults ages from around the world will gather with the Holy Father for a week of engaging prayer, vibrant liturgy, powerful catechesis with bishops from around the world, concerts from Catholic artists, and an unforgettable vigil and Mass with the pope. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve your spot. Total cost for the pilgrimage is $3,200. For more information, contact: Robert Williams Director, Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry Diocese of Harrisburg , ext. 328 rwilliams@hbgdiocese.org Or visit #Panama2019 Immediate Full-Time Vacancy ~ Financial Controller The Diocese of Harrisburg is looking for a forward-thinking financial executive who is team-oriented, with a collaborative business partner approach and the ability to work well with a wide range of styles and personalities. The successful candidate will be characterized as a person with impeccable integrity, resourceful, cost conscious, attentive to detail, responsive and committed to excellence. Candidates must have a sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), procedures and methods in order to successfully oversee all aspects of financial reporting and financial administration for the central administrative entities of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Responsibilities include: management of the budget process, general ledger accounting functions, financial reporting, investment management, fixed asset reporting, and credit card processing. This position assists the CFO in all aspects of the financial management and risk management of the Diocese of Harrisburg and related entities. Education/Experience: Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting. MBA / CPA optional Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant accounting and supervisory experience, with some non-profit experience preferred. Strong background in computerized information systems/systems implementations preferred Send résumé and cover letter to employment@hbgdiocese.org Closing Date June 22, 2018 To report suspected abuse of a minor, call the toll free PA Child Abuse Hotline: To report suspected abuse of a minor by a church official, employee or volunteer, also please call the Diocese of Harrisburg Youth Protection Hotline: or ReportAbuse@hbgdiocese.org Para reportar la sospecha del abuso de un menor, llame al número de teléfono gratuíto Línea de Ayuda Abuso del Niño Pennsylvania Para reportar la sospecha del abuso de un menor a manos de un official, empleado o voluntario de la iglesia, también llame al número de teléfono gratuíto de ayuda diocesana: o envíe correo electrónico: ReportAbuse@hbgdiocese.org Bishop Gainer s Public Calendar June 10 Mass and Blessing of Parish Center, Saint Peter Parish, Elizabethtown, 11 a.m. June United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. June Retreat for Diocese of Kansas City-Saint Joseph. June 24 Mass for 60 th Jubilee of Father James O Blaney, CSSR, St. James Church, Lititz, 11:30 a.m.

4 4 - The Catholic Witness June 8, 2018 Eric Failing Succeeds Robert O Hara at PA Catholic Conference On June 1, Eric A. Failing, social concerns director at the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, assumed the role of executive director there, upon the retirement of Robert J. O Hara, Jr. after his 21 years in that position. Prior to joining the PCC staff as social concerns director, Failing was vice president of sales, marketing and development for Pennsylvania Legislative Services. In his year since joining the PCC team, he has spearheaded efforts to pass bills that would ban the practice of abortion for a Down syndrome diagnosis in the womb, expand services to the poor, address the crisis of drug addiction, and other issues. When he announced his plans to retire in March, O Hara told CatholicPhilly.com that he counts programs that benefit Catholic school families, namely expanding the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC), among his proudest accomplishments. He has also worked tirelessly to promote social concerns, access to health care for the poor, pro-life issues and the ability of religious organizations to operate according to their beliefs without government interference. The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference was established in 1960 to give witness to spiritual values in public affairs and to provide an agency for corporate Catholic service to the statewide community. It serves as the public affairs agency of Pennsylvania s Catholic bishops and the Catholic dioceses of Pennsylvania. Its mission is to formulate positions on public policy issues, officially represent the Church before state government, and to foster a public understanding of the Church s teaching and concern about morality, health, welfare, human rights, education and the common good. The PCC gets involved with a wide variety of issues that span across the political spectrum. Visit for the latest news and legislative updates, to lend your voice to advancing the Church s position in the State Capitol through the PA Catholic Advocacy Network. Telephone ext. 201 FAX witness@hbgdiocese.org Website: Yearly Subscriptions: $8.17 per family, derived from diocesan revenues from the parishes. Other subscriptions: $12.00 Moving? Send us the address label from The Catholic Witness plus your NEW address including zip code +4. Please allow three weeks for the change. The CatholicWitness The Newspaper of the Diocese of Harrisburg The Catholic Witness OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer: Publisher Staff Jennifer Reed: Managing Editor Chris Heisey: Photojournalist The Catholic Witness (ISSN , USPS ) is published biweekly except Christmas/New Year and July by the Harrisburg Catholic Publishing Association, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA Periodicals postage paid at Harrisburg, PA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Catholic Witness, 4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA Jubilee: The Holy Ground Prince Gallitzin By Sister Geralyn Schmidt, SCC Special to The Witness Many, many years ago, when I was a very small child, I used to love the television program Queen for a Day! As my brother and I were glued to the TV, my mother would bemoan that she would have loved to be the ladies she saw on the show. On one Mother s Day, my mom got her wish! My brother and I, after pestering my dad to help us out, made plans to make the entire weekend a memory for my mom! I began with breakfast in bed with our best dinnerware and my mom s favorite tea set. After that, my dad, with two small children in tow, began to do all the weekend chores that my mom usually performed. This included several loads of laundry folded and sorted, a Thoughts from a Catholic Evangelist Sister Geralyn Schmidt, SCC complete scouring of the kitchen, and waxing of the wood floors in the living and dining rooms. In the evening, my dad made reservations at my mom s favorite restaurant. When our meal came, and I excitedly asked if she enjoyed her day and if she felt she was a queen, she began to cry. I didn t understand her tears. I asked, Ma, why are you crying? Patting my hand, she said, Dear. Yes, it was nice. I thank you for all your hard work. But, I want you to know that I absolutely love doing my Saturday chores! I love cooking and cleaning for dad and for you and your brother. Giving to you in the ordinary things of life makes me feel as if I was a queen! All I want from you and your brother is a little bit of appreciation, and love every now and then. At the time, I had NO clue what she meant. I could not help thinking of this story as I begin an article about the Servant of God Demetrius A. Gallitzin. Demetrius, born on December 22, 1770, was the son of Prince Dimitri Gallitzin, Russian ambassador to the Netherlands and his mother, Prussian Countess Adelheid Amalie von Schmeatttau. At the age of two, Demetrius was appointed office of the guard by Empress Catherine the Great as a sign of special favor to his father. At the age of 17, Demetrius was formally received into the Roman Catholic Church and took the name of Augustine as his Confirmation name, even though his father was bitterly disappointed about his conversion from Orthodoxy. Soon after, he set out to complete his education by travel, as was the custom of young aristocracy at the time. Since the French Revolution made a European tour unsafe, his parents thought two years traveling through America, the West Indies and other foreign lands would be beneficial. Since travel as a Russian prince was costly, he decided to do so under the assumed name of Augustine Schmeattau, then Augustine Schmet and finally Augustine Smith. While in America, Demetrius was interested in the needs of the Church in the United States. To the dismay of his father, he decided to join the priesthood and forgo his inheritance. In 1792, Gallitzin entered the newly established Seminary in Baltimore and was ordained three years later by Archbishop Carroll. He was the first student of the seminary to receive all his education and his ordination in America. After ordination, he was sent to Conewago, where he served at the Conewago Chapel until The missionary territory for which he was responsible extended into Chambersburg, sections of Maryland, Virginia as well as West Virginia. 1 From here, he founded the Catholic parish at Loretto, Pa., and in the 41 years he labored there, he grew in historic and religious stature and became known as the Apostle of the Alleghenies. His Coat of Arms is currently displayed in the church in Loretto. 2 Even though his is an intriguing story, while I was doing my research, I came across a book written by Father Gallitzin that was his defense of the Catholic Church. Apparently, during his missionary activities, he came across several outspoken Christian leaders who were adamant in their opposition to Catholicism. In response to this attack, he wrote: AFTER your unprovoked attack upon the whole body of Roman Catholics, it was expected that an apology for the same would have been considered by you as due to them. As a Christian, and especially as a teacher of the Christian religion, you cannot be ignorant of that great precept of Christian charity which our blessed Savior declares to be the very soul of religion, on which depend the whole law and the prophets, Matt. xxii, 40. Wishing to act under the influence of those principles, I shall, according to the direction of your and my Savior, (Matt. v, 44) return you good for evil, and pray God to bless you whilst you are persecuting and calumniating us. 3 Doesn t it give you pause that, in the midst of public ridicule, Father Gallitzin s words were not one of anger but of love? I could not help think that parts of this paragraph would be, at least in today s world, a great tweet! In fact, it could possibly be called a counter-cultural tweet! A tweet of what not only Christian words should resemble, but also what a Catholic lifestyle should emulate. This is a true Princely and Queenly life not just for a day but for a lifetime. I guess that s why we can call Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin a true Servant of God Centential History of the Diocese of Harrisburg , pg Principles%20in%20A%20Letter%20to%20A%20Protestant%20Minister.htm (Sister of Christian Charity, Geralyn Schmidt, is the Wide Area Network Coordinator at the Diocese of Harrisburg and the Director of Formation for Wives in the Diaconate Program. An educator for 30 years, she is responsible for Professional Development Programs for every age learner. Through her presentations, she challenges her audiences to be the individual God has called them to be.)

5 Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Expands to Continue Mission of Mercy June 8, 2018 The Catholic Witness - 5 By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness In conjunction with the celebration of its 75 th anniversary, Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in York revealed extensive renovations and expansions during a grand-reopening and the blessing of the building by Bishop Ronald Gainer on May 30. The 50-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility is a ministry of the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy and offers residents 24-hour care for both short and long-term stays. The center also provides rehabilitation services (physical, occupational and speech therapy), hospice care and respite care for caregivers. Mass is celebrated in the in-house chapel, and the facility is open to people of all religious backgrounds. The renovation included updates to individual rooms, and expansion featuring a rehabilitation therapy room, additional common areas for residents and families to use, a second dining room and a new community center with a covered porch. During a prayer service for the blessing of the building, Bishop Gainer told the Sisters, administrators, staff and residents that the infirmities and frailty Daughter of Our Lady of Mercy Sister Eileen Marie McGowan looks at the newly-installed story wall, which illustrates the history of Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. The congregation has served at Misericordia since 1943, and broke ground for the center s current location in 1965, to have a larger, more modern facility. of old age can drain the heart, but that The whole mission of the Sisters and the staff here is to encourage, to put into our hearts what God wants not to be drained, but rather to fill hearts with the love of Christ. CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS (Learn more about Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center by visiting Religious Sisters, administrators, staff and residents of Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center receive a blessing from Bishop Ronald Gainer during a prayer service for the blessing of the renovated and expanded center. Father Francis Menei, a retired priest of the diocese, and Sister Ursula Bowers, greet one another in the chapel at Misericordia, which means heart of mercy in Latin. 50% of the Funds Support Local Projects: Come to the Church Radio Messages by Bishop Ronald Gainer The Catholic Witness Newspaper The Diocesan Website, INSIGHT e-newsletter Social Media via FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram Catholic Perspective Radio Program Live Streaming of Events The Parish Bulletin Board on WHYF AM 720 Advertisements of Our Diocese on Radio, Cable TV, in Print and More The Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) is a marvelous way to share the gospel message of God s mercy and love. Pope Francis asked us last year to offer the people of our time storylines that are, at heart, good news. By supporting this collection, you help to spread the Good News to people around the country and around the world. Your gift also makes a local impact because half of your donation stays in your diocese to support local communications projects. Collection is June 17

6 6 - The Catholic Witness June 8, 2018 Summer Missionary Cooperative Appeal Enkindling in Our Hearts a Love for the Gospel Dear Friends in Christ, Each summer, the Missionary Cooperative Plan of the Diocese of Harrisburg works to foster solidarity and the spirit of mission in our parishes. Through this plan, missionaries from Catholic organizations are invited to visit our parishes, celebrate the sacraments, and preach as they share their experiences, their needs, and solicit our support. Your prayers and financial donations directly assist missionaries in their efforts to proclaim the Gospel, form parish communities, and propagate the faith in mission lands around the world. A yearly visit from an actual missionary enkindles in our hearts a love for the Gospel and deepens our own baptismal commitment to go forth and make disciples of every nation. This summer, 30 missionary organizations and dioceses have been invited to share their challenges and successes with the parishes of the Harrisburg Diocese. In the excerpts on this page, missionaries, in their own words, give us snapshots of these missions. Thank you for sharing your prayerful support, your sacrifices, and your welcoming hospitality with our missionary brothers and sisters this summer. Without your love and support, the hard work done by missionaries would be made almost impossible. Devotedly yours in Christ, Reverend Robert F. Sharman Diocesan Director Office of Pontifical Missions Passionist Mission Vietnam Twelve years ago, three very nervous foreign Passionist missionaries entered Vietnam We came determined to build up the local Church with the word of the Cross. We were nervous because of communist oppression of the Church, anticipating trouble. Soon we met young men eager to give their lives to God s little ones, no matter the personal cost. We have travelled a long journey together Ordained at last, five Vietnamese Passionist priests are now spreading that Word in the poorest remote locations in Vietnam. Many more are following. A bishop once said to me, Hurry up and get those young men ordained. The people are waiting for them. But we need your help. Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky Missionh The mountains of Eastern Kentucky and the rolling hills of the Central Kentucky s Bluegrass region are places of contrast. The natural beauty and richness of the land belie the grinding poverty and desperation that also exist there. Wealth stands cheekto-jowl with deprivation In the mountainous Appalachian region, the population is less than 1% Catholic and 60% are reported to be un-churched. Our Catholic presence is one of evangelization and service to everyone; we strive to be messengers of hope in very challenging circumstances. Employment opportunities are limited so most households require the help of others to meet their basic needs for food, shelter, and medicine. Without additional financial support, our Catholic presence would essentially be absent from this vast region of the diocese. urst/cicm The Mission ar y Cooperative opportunity to Plan gives ple who wou share our lives and our w us a unique ork with peo ld not otherw about the im portant work ise have a chance to hea being done. It r ing our many is g Lord s name. ifts that great things can by combinbe done in th e In Zambia, the adult dea reaches tens th toll from of committed to thousands every year. M HIV/AIDS is ta ing family to king in some of these orp sionhurst is them. Our h hans and bewould be not o only shelter fo pe is that our orphanages refuge of lov r these childre e learn their w and faith. Pray that these n, but also a ort ch firm foundatio h as God s children and g ildren will row up with n of trusting a in His provid ence. Arc hdiocese I wish th du Cap H a t I could sho aitien, Ha Archbisho w y ou p iti bring God and the wonderful the many needs th priests, sis s mercy to at weigh h ters and la the Missio eavily upo so many. I y n n One of th Cooperative will pledge to you that w people working so h our e most da b a e h rd to a u te s v e d to er we ma priests mu st generate ging issues facing provide modest sala can raise from tracting th the Churc ries for pri their own h e a modest m from serving the income to survive a in Haiti today is th ests. sa sp at n the Missio lary of $400-$600 p iritual needs of the d to run their parish our ir parishio n Church, diser month n in Haiti. would gre atly impro ers. To provide ve the hea lth of Alagad Ni Maria (Philip pine Disciple s of Mary) There is nothing more hea rtbreaking than to see youn home in the Philippines str g persons at uggling with insufferable problems. Their frustration often makes the m susceptible to drug abuse, exploitation as child laborers or criminality. The vital apostolic ministry to these young people is int formation of the Disciples egrated in the of Mary seminarians. Some of them come from the less-privileged fam ilies, their parents mostly far m workers and fisherman. I believe, howe ver, that their dire financial situation should not keep them away from their dream of becoming fut ure priests, especially dedicated and traine d in the care of young peo ple. More information about the work of the Pontifical Mission Societies can be found on the diocesan website, or contact Office of Pontifical Missions (717) ext. 240 missions@hbgdiocese.org.

7 June 8, 2018 The Catholic Witness - 7 Church Rejoices in 6 Men Ordained to Serve as Priests in the Diocese of Harrisburg CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS A view from behind the altar shows St. Patrick Cathedral filled with clergy, religious and lay faithful gathered to celebrate the ordination of six new priests on June 2. By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness In this, its Sesquicentennial Year, the Diocese of Harrisburg rejoiced in the ordination of six priests on June 2 at St. Patrick Cathedral, which family, friends, parishioners, clergy and religious filled to standing-room-only in celebration of the liturgy. The new priests, and their first assignments, are: Father Benjamin Dunkelberger, parochial vicar at St. John the Baptist Parish in New Freedom and campus minister at York College. Father Stephen Logue, parochial vicar at St. Rose of Lima Parish in York. He will return for graduate studies in Rome in September. Father Richard Lyons, parochial vicar at Corpus Christi Parish in Chambersburg. Father Matthew Morelli, parochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish in Hanover and chaplain at Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown. Father Kenneth Roth, parochial vicar at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Hershey. Father Timothy Sahd, parochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish in Mechanicsburg and chaplain at Trinity High School in Camp Hill. According to records from the Diocesan Office of Clergy and Consecrated Life, the ordination of six priests at one time is the largest since 1983, when seven men were ordained. The six new priests graciously granted interviews with The Catholic Witness in the days leading up to their ordination; glimpses into their lives and discernment follow on the next several pages. Father Benjamin Dunkelberger An encounter with God during his sophomore year at the University of Pittsburgh is what first drew Father Benjamin Dunkelberger, 28, to consider the call to the priesthood. The West Perry High School graduate and member of St. Bernard Parish in New Bloomfield said the love and mercy he encountered were real, personal, and transforming. This changed my whole worldview, and I began to pray on a regular basis as well as learn more about my faith, he said. He prayed, and received the sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation often, and spent a year discerning his vocation. I was certainly drawn to the sacrificial love the priest is called to live in order to pour himself out for the spiritual well-being of the Church and the world, Father Dunkelberger said. He felt called to the priest- More ORDINATION, page 8 The Knights of Columbus Diocesan Color Corps flank the aisles as the candidates for ordination process to the altar at St. Patrick Cathedral. At the forefront is Benjamin Dunkelberger.

8 8 - The Catholic Witness June 8, 2018 Ordination Continued from 7 hood because this seemed like the vocation that would give me the most fulfillment in service to Him and to the Church. After earning a bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, he entered Mount St. Mary s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., to study for the priesthood. Prayer has been essential to my discernment and formation, and I consider it the lifeblood of my daily routine, Father Dunkelberger said. Prayer is where we can lift our minds and hearts up to God and both pour ourselves out to God as well as silently listen to his voice speaking in the depths of our souls. In other words, it is how we enter into our personal relationship with God in a privileged way. Father Stephen Logue Father Stephen Logue, 26, first considered the priesthood as a real possibility after attending the diocese s annual Quo Vadis Days discernment retreat following his sophomore year in high school. If I had not attended the Quo Vadis Days retreat, I know I would not have found seminary when I did, said Father Logue, a graduate of York Suburban High School. First, it was a place to encounter other young men asking the same questions I was (something not too common in my public high school). Second, I was able to observe happy and holy young priests and seminarians. Finally, it started to eliminate the mystery surrounding seminary formation. He studied for the priesthood at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia and at the Pontifical CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS During the Promise of the Elect in the Rite of Ordination, Kenneth Roth pledges his obedience to Bishop Ronald Gainer and his successors. Gregorian University and the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, and was ordained to the diaconate there last fall during a Mass celebrated in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter at the Vatican. The most exciting part of being ordained a priest for me is celebrating the Mass, remarked Father Logue, a member of St. Patrick Parish in York. It is incredibly humbling to be entrusted with the responsibility of making Christ truly present, body, blood, soul, and divinity, in the form of bread and wine every day! After personally receiving so much from attending Mass, it is such a blessing to think about making those graces available for others. Father Richard Lyons A native of Baltimore and a graduate of Carroll County Public Schools in Westminster, Md., Father Richard Lyons, 28, discerned the call to the priesthood through various come-andsee days and retreats, including Quo Vadis Days. While considering entering the seminary during his studies at Millersville University, he wondered, Why would God want someone like me? I felt that I was not worthy of the calling, Father Lyons said. One of my friends, though, offered some advice that truly helped set my mind at ease: God does not call the worthy, he makes worthy the called. He said it was the fraternity, the friendship that I saw with the priests of Harrisburg that led him to apply for seminary studies here. Seeing so many priests from all over the diocese [at Quo Vadis Days], and seeing them play games and sports with the bishop as well impressed me immensely. More ORDINATION, page 9 Through the Laying on of Hands and the Prayer of Ordination, Father Richard Lyons is ordained to the priesthood. Father Christopher Sahd, a priest in the Diocese of Scranton, places his hands on the head of his brother, Father Timothy Sahd. Their brother, Father Kyle Sahd, is pastor of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Greencastle and St. Luke the Evangelist Mission in Mercersburg.

9 June 8, 2018 The Catholic Witness - 9 Never forget that you are ordained into an order of shepherds. Your brother priests form a caring community who, as you know well, earnestly strive to cultivate the fraternal unity Christ has given us. May you always find support, strength and joy in your brother priests. ~ Bishop Ronald Gainer, Homily from the Mass of Ordination CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS As a sign of unity and encouragement, priests of the Diocese of Harrisburg and those visiting from seminaries and other dioceses place their hands on the heads of the newly-ordained after they are vested with the Stole and Chasuble. Ordination Continued from 8 He received his formation at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. I think the thing I am most excited for with being ordained is the opportunity to celebrate Mass, to be able to bring Christ into the world and hold him in my hands and give him to others, said Father Lyons, a member of Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in York. The Mass is our most direct encounter with Christ, where we meet him in the flesh, and I cannot wait to lead others to that encounter. Father Matthew Morelli Quo Vadis Days, the annual vocation discernment retreat offered by the Diocese of Harrisburg s Office of Vocations, showed Father Matthew Morelli, 27, that becoming a priest was possible and accessible. I knew priests and seminarians must be average guys like the rest of us, but I couldn t really grasp that for myself until I spent time getting to know the priests and seminarians of our diocese, he said of the retreat, which consists of prayer, liturgies, spiritual talks, sports, games and camaraderie on the grounds of Mount St. Mary s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., in June. A graduate of Derry Township schools and a member of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Hershey, Father Morelli studied for the priesthood at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, the Pontifical North American College in Rome, and Mount St. Mary s Seminary. When I entered seminary, I didn t know what studying philosophy would entail, he said when asked about any concerns he had about studying for the priesthood. I had Bishop Ronald Gainer anoints the hands of Father Timothy Sahd with Sacred Chrism during the Rite of Ordination. The first object the newly-ordained touch, the first thing that they will grasp with their hands as a new priest, is the bread and wine. Because from this day forward, the Eucharist is not just something they do, not just one part of their ministerial function the Eucharist is the reality they must cling to. More than a ritual, it must be their way of life. ~ Bishop Ronald Gainer, Homily from the Mass of Ordination planned to study Architectural Engineering at Penn State, not Philosophy in Philadelphia. Pretty quickly, however, I grew to like my studies and enjoyed studying or attempting to study with my brother seminarians. Father Morelli said he is most excited to celebrate the sacraments. To offer the Sacrifice of the Mass, to forgive sins the name of Jesus Christ this is why God has called us to the priesthood, he said. More ORDINATION, page 10 The Lord Jesus Christ, whom the Father anointed with the Holy Spirit and power, guard and preserve you, that you may sanctify the Christian people and offer sacrifice to God. ~ The Anointing of Hands, Rite of Ordination Father Benjamin Dunkelberger receives the paten and the chalice from Bishop Ronald Gainer. In receiving the elements that will become the Body and Blood of Christ, the newly-ordained are instructed to conform their lives to the mystery of Christ s Cross.

10 10 - The Catholic Witness June 8, 2018 CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Bishop Ronald Gainer exchanges a Sign of Peace with Father Matthew Morelli at the conclusion of the Rite of Ordination. Father Stephen Logue distributes Holy Communion to his mother, Margaret, during the Mass of Ordination the Priesthood. Ordination Continued from 9 Father Kenneth Roth Father Kenneth Roth, 29, was a physicist before he entered the seminary. He was a student at Littlestown High School when he first heard the call to priesthood, but a misconception about needing a college degree before applying to seminary kept him from talking to the Diocesan Director of Vocations at least until his final year of studies at Penn State University. He received his formation to the priesthood at Mount St. Mary s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md. I did not know what to expect when I went to seminary, said Father Roth, a member of St. Aloysius Parish in Littlestown. I had worked with post grads before, so I knew what post graduate studies where like and it is not like seminary. In both cases you are learning a lot. But at seminary, you are learning from a wide breadth of disciplines, including business, counseling, philosophy and theology, to name a few. It is also a gift just to have those years of prayer and training in spiritual discipline as well as all the friends you make. In speaking about his discernment, Father Roth explained that prayer life is discernment. You can go to different parishes or hear talks on the priesthood, but it is your time in prayer with Christ where your discernment occurs. He is looking forward to his priestly ministry within the parish, and is interested to see if or how his experience as a physicist can, through his priestly life, help people grow closer to Christ. Father Timothy Sahd Father Timothy Sahd, 39, held what he considered to be two dream jobs before giving serious thought to the priesthood. The Lancaster Catholic High School graduate went to St. Bonaventure in New York and worked as a political journalist and analyst in D.C. for nine years. Not feeling quite fulfilled, he returned to his hometown to work in the family business, Sahd Metal Recycling, and enjoyed his work with family. But again, he felt he wasn t doing what would fulfill him. It was then that I got smart. I turned to God and asked, What should I do with my life? I heard a call to the priesthood. As stupid as it sounds, it never occurred to me that God could help me find happiness, said Father Sahd, a member of Holy Trinity Parish in Columbia. Since entering the seminary, I ve never been happier. He has two brothers who are priests Father Kyle Sahd, pastor of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Greencastle and St. Luke the Evangelist Mission in Mercersburg, and Father Christopher Sahd, a pastor in the Diocese of Scranton. He studied for the priesthood at St. Charles Seminary in Philadelphia, and said he is most excited to bring the love of Christ to others through the sacraments. I ve always felt Christ s presence in a very real way in the quiet moments of daily Mass, so I really look forward to celebrating the Holy Mass every day, he said. Also, the Sacrament of Reconciliation has played such a powerful role in showing me the true love and mercy of Jesus Christ, so I can t wait to be a conduit of Jesus mercy and love for others through this Sacrament. The new priests are seen with Bishop Ronald Gainer following the Mass of Ordination. From left are Father Richard Lyons, Father Stephen Logue, Father Timothy Sahd, Bishop Gainer, Father Matthew Morelli, Father Benjamin Dunkelberger and Father Kenneth Roth. Watch the Video Online A replay of the Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood can be seen online on the home of the diocesan website:

11 June 8, 2018 The Catholic Witness - 11 Bishop Rhoades to Join San Juan Bautista Parish for Gala de Fe By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service As he did with his disciples at Passover, Jesus asks all Christians to prepare a place for him, not in exclusive, selective places but rather in uncomfortable places that are untouched by love, untouched by hope, Pope Francis said. How many persons lack dignified housing or food to eat! All of us know people who are lonely, troubled and in need: they are abandoned tabernacles. We, who receive from Jesus our own room and board, are here to prepare a place and a meal for these, our brothers and sisters in need, the pope said in his homily during Mass June 3, the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. Pope Francis celebrated the feast day Mass not in Rome, as had been the tradition since 1979, but in the seaside town of Ostia, about 16 miles west. Ostia was where St. Monica, the mother of St. Augustine, died in 387 on a journey back to Africa after St. Augustine s conversion to Christianity. During his pontificate, Blessed Paul VI celebrated the feast day in different neighborhoods in and around Rome, including in Ostia in Pope Francis evening Mass outside St. Monica Church was followed by a Corpus Christi procession through the streets of Ostia. A local priest carried the monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament, surrounded by four men carrying tall poles holding a canopy. Thousands of men, women and children lined the streets, taking photos and reverently making the sign of the cross as the Blessed Sacrament passed them. Due to his difficulty walking long distances, Pope Francis met the procession at the Church of Our Lady of Bonaria instead of participating in it. Before the benediction, the pope stood before the Blessed San Juan Bautista Parish in Lancaster is hosting its second annual Gala de Fe with former Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, the Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, on Saturday, June 30. Bishop Rhoades hails from Lebanon, and currently serves as the Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana. Speaking about the gala, Father Allan Wolfe, pastor of San Juan, noted, We are thrilled that one of the native sons of the diocese is coming home to help us to raise funds on behalf of Plaza San Juan Bautista and to celebrate our 15 th anniversary as a parish in the diocese! I had the privilege of serving first with Father Rhoades in my first assignment as a newly ordained priest and then with Bishop Rhoades for five of years when he was the Bishop in Harrisburg. During that time, he provided tremendous ministry to Latinos and gave us invaluable support from the diocese to help our Plaza grow and thrive. We welcome him back home enthusiastically! Father Wolfe continued, Most people are unaware that our parish is the only fully Hispanic parish in the diocese, and that we serve a large group of at-risk youth and lower-income families. We are hoping that, with the bishop s visit, we can heighten awareness of our outreach and of the beautiful people of Southeast Lancaster and beyond, in addition to celebrating our 15 years as a parish. Over the years, through God s grace, we have accomplished so much. Imagine what we can do in the next 15 years and beyond with all of our wonderful partners in our community. The possibilities are endless! When asked how he feels about returning to Lancaster County, Bishop Rhoades commented, I cannot wait to join the beautiful people of Lancaster County on June 30 to celebrate San Juan Bautista s 15 years in the diocese! I m looking forward to our time together to celebrate San Juan s years of Living the Vision and Celebrating our Heritage in Lancaster. What an exciting time for the people of San Juan Bautista Parish I am honored to get to be a part of this momentous occasion. Gala de Fe will take place on Saturday, June 30 at the Emerald Foundation Community Campus (2120 Oregon Pike Lancaster, PA 17601). The event kicks off with a VIP reception with Bishop Rhoades from 5:30-6:30 p.m., with the General Program commencing at 7 p.m. There are different levels of sponsorship. For more information, visit Pope: Seek Christ in Abandoned Tabernacles of the Poor, the Lonely Pope Francis leads Benediction in observance of the feast of Corpus Christi in Ostia, a suburb of Rome, June 3. CNS/PAUL HARING Sacrament, head bowed in silent prayer, while the choir sang Tantum Ergo, the medieval Eucharistic hymn composed by St. Thomas Aquinas. In his homily, the pope reflected on the Gospel reading in which Jesus instructs his disciples to find a place to celebrate the Passover. Although the disciples were supposed to prepare the place, the pope noted, they discover a large room that is furnished and ready. Jesus prepares for us and asks us to be prepared, the pope said. What does he prepare for us? A place and a meal. A place much more worthy than the large furnished room of the Gospel. That place here on earth, the pope said, is the Church where there is, and must be, room for everyone. The Eucharist, he added, is the beating heart of the Church and strengthens all men and women who partake in it. When receiving Jesus body and blood, Christians are not only given their reservation to the heavenly banquet, but also nourished with the bread of heaven, which is the only matter on earth that tastes of eternity, he said. All men and women, he continued, have a hunger to be loved and are never fully satisfied, even when receiving the most pleasing compliments, the finest gifts and the most advanced technologies. Instead, by receiving Communion and worshipping Christ in the tabernacle, Christians encounter Jesus and feel his love. Dear brothers and sisters, let us choose this food of life! Let us make Mass our priority! he exclaimed. Let us rediscover Eucharistic adoration in our communities! Let us implore the grace to hunger for God, with an insatiable desire to receive what he has prepared for us. Pope Francis said that by giving themselves in service to others, Christians live eucharistically and imitate Jesus who became bread broken for our sake. Like the disciples, who were instructed by Jesus to go out to the city to make preparations, Christians also are called to prepare for Jesus coming not by keeping our distance but by entering our cities and tearing down the walls of indifference and silent collusion. The Eucharist invites to let ourselves be carried along by the wave of Jesus, to not remain grounded on the beach in the hope that something may come along, but to cast into the deep, free, courageous and united, the pope said.

12 12 - The Catholic Witness June 8, 2018 Great Pitching Stifles Delone Catholic in District Softball Championship By Chris Heisey The Catholic Witness Good pitching always beats good hitting, so the old baseball maxim goes. In the District 3 Class 3A softball championships played at Millersville University s Seaber Field on a warm, sultry May 29, Brandywine Heights proved the adage true when they beat the Squirettes of Delone Catholic, 2-1, to capture their second straight district championship. The Squirettes were never able to string consecutive hits together against the Bullets ace hurler Jess Davidheiser, who struck out eight Delone batters and completely dominated the Squirettes bottom half of the batting order with her velocity and excellent control on the corners of the strike zone. Delone Catholic got a terrific outing from pitcher Lancaster Catholic Beats Familiar Foe in District 3 Baseball Championship By Chris Heisey The Catholic Witness Maggie Rickrode, who did not give up an earned run, as both Bullet runs scored on Delone fielding miscues early in the game. Rickrode pitched out of trouble throughout the game, getting key outs in the game s early innings to keep Delone in the game. She impressively stranded nine Bullet runners in scoring position. In order to win a District 3 Class 4A baseball championship, you must beat Oley Valley. And that is just what the Crusaders of Lancaster Catholic have done the past two seasons behind the dominating pitching of southpaw Dillon Marsh, right. While the Crusaders won 7-0 over the Lynx at Reading s First Energy Field, the game was a tight, one-run game until Lancaster Catholic broke it open with three runs in the sixth and seventh for some breathing space. CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Top, right: Delone Catholic s ace pitcher Maggie Rickrode winds up against Brandywine Heights. Rickrode won the Pitcher of the Year award for the York Area League Division IV. Top, left: Lauren Little, Delone s lead-off hitter, squares up the barrel grounding a single up the middle to start the game for the Squirettes. Little had two hits in the District final and scored Delone s only run. She won the Player of the Year award for the York Area League Division IV. Left: Catcher Katie Ernst reflects after Delone s 2-1 loss in districts. She was a first team all-league selection for Division IV. She knocked in the Squirette s only run in the sixth inning. The Lynx loaded the bases with no outs in the fourth trailing 1-0, but Marsh, a hard-throwing lefty quite able to mix in good breaking balls, was up to the challenge, getting three straight outs including a called third strike punchout to end the Lynx s threat. Marsh retired 12 of the last 13 Oley Valley hitters to cap off the complete game gem, and the Crusaders celebrated their second district championship in as many years. After the game, Manager Ty Book told the press, There is no reason we shouldn t do this every year, so let s go out and prove that we are going to do it every year. CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Diocesan High School Athletes Strike Gold in Track and Field Diocesan high school athletes earned banner performances in the District 3 Track and Field Championships, held May 18 and 19 at Seth Grove Stadium at Shippensburg University, which was followed a week later by the PIAA Championships at the same venue. In the individual and team events at the district championships, diocesan athletes captured gold medals, both on the track and in the field events. The Girls Track and Field Team at Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown captured the District 3 2A title. District 3 Girls Champions: 2A Javelin Lauren Seubert, Trinity 2A 4x800 Meter Relay Delone (Maddie Clabaugh, Sophie Gilbart, Becky Hernandez, Leanne Sneeringer) 2A 100 Meter Dash Brooke Lawyer, Delone 2A 4x100 Meter Relay Delone (Julia Whiteleather, Brooke Lawyer, Juliana Malesky, Danielle Malesky) 2A 400 Meter Dash Maddie Clabaugh, Delone 2A 300 Meter Hurdles Mia Kilroy, Trinity 2A 800 Meter Run Leanne Sneeringer, Delone 2A 4x400 Meter Relay Delone (Maddie Clabaugh, Sophie Gilbart, Brooke Lawyer, Leanna Sneeringer) 2A Team Title Delone District 3 Boys Champions: 2A Discus Dante Manetta, Trinity (State Silver in Discus) 3A 100 Meter Dash JuQuill Adams, Bishop McDevitt COURTESY OF DELONE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Delone Catholic High School s District 3 Champions in Track and Field: From bottom left are Julia Whiteleather, Leanne Sneeringer, Lucy Rogers, Emily Malesky, Lauren Trummer, Rebekah Hernandez and Julianna Malesky. Second row from left are Head Coach Dusty Lehr, Sophia Gilbart, Danielle Malesky, Emily Miller, Madison Sieg, Molly Raville and Assistant Coach Ashley Zinn. Top row from left are Asstistant Coach Caine Morehead, Maggie Wells, Bailey Wagaman, Becca Dolce, Brook Lawyer, Madison Clabaugh and Assistant Coach R.C. Zinn.

13 June 8, 2018 The Catholic Witness - 13 Trinity Wins First Ever District 3 Lacrosse Championship in Dramatic Fashion By Chris Heisey The Catholic Witness No doubt, the future is bright for the boys lacrosse program at Trinity High School. But the present is also bright, as the Shamrocks upset a strong, talented Palmyra team in the District 3 Class 2A championship game on May 23 at Central Dauphin s Landis Stadium in a thrilling overtime win to capture the program s first ever district title. Given the Shamrocks started seven sophomores and a freshman this year, inexperience at the high school varsity lacrosse level usually means growing pains for sure. Lacrosse is a physically demanding sport that also requires deft stick skill to play the game at a high level. It takes finesse and brawn to compete, and Trinity has a tradition of fielding teams that field both under longtime Coach Dave Heisey. When Will Thropp scored 35 seconds into overtime to beat the number-one seeded Cougars, that tradition was certainly affirmed by winning the big game on an even bigger stage with a young team that seems poised to achieve even more in the future. SEAN SIMMERS, COURTESY OF PENNLIVE Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Cornwall annual Summer Festival July Dinners indoors each night from 4-7 p.m. Bingo at 7 p.m. Outdoor games and entertainment Friday and Saturday. Entertainment by Spinn City DJs Friday, and Quickdraw Saturday. Games, kids section with bounce houses. Hot air balloon ride (weather permitting) and chances for a ride for 4 over Lebanon County and Hershey Park. White elephant sale, basket raffle, chances for business gift cards. Beer garden and small games of chance for adults 21 and over. St. Cecilia s Church Festival June 7, 8 and 9 at 750 State Drive, Lebanon. Meals served 4-7 p.m.: Thursday spaghetti; Friday fried fish; Saturday chicken pot pie. Bands from 7-10 p.m.: Thursday The Johnson Brothers Band; Friday Galbraith, Briody & Friends; Saturday Quickdraw. Baked goods, food court, attic treasures, bingo, games, kiddieland, bounce rides, raffle tickets and more. The Annual Prince of Peace Parish Picnic July 8 from noon-8 p.m. at Cibort Park in Bressler. Menu of lamb, pork, barbeque, sodas, beer, mixed drinks and wine, plus much, much more. Entertainment by various musical groups for your listening and dancing pleasure, and games for kids to enjoy. The 2018 St. Joseph Carnival in York June from 5-10 p.m. Sunshine Shows family friendly rides. New & improved games for teens and younger kids. Beer garden returns for the over 21 crowd with new additions and hosted by the Jamaica Mission team. $10,000 cash raffle. Tickets can be purchased at St. Joseph Parish Office or at the carnival. Food trucks from Big Chippers BBQ, Rita s Italian Ice, Smoothie King, Aunt Lydia s Pretzels, Z&D Fries, Bricker s Fries, Sam & Jo Gyros, and quesadillas from Dave s Kitchen. The Annual St. Mary s Summer Fun Festival June 22 and 23 at the Parish Center, 750 State Drive, Lebanon. Family-friendly activities, entertainment, food and bingo both evenings. Midway open 5-11 p.m. both nights. Pentagon performs Friday from 7-11 p.m. Saturday entertainment by Laredo from 7-11 p.m. Friday evening fish dinner begins at 4 p.m. in the airconditioned Parish Hall. Cheesesteaks, pulled pork, pizza and desserts. Skeeball and bull riding are new in the kids zone, plus bounce houses, midway games, barrel train, clown and magic show. Plant sale, bake sale, flea market and book sale, chair massages, jewelry and raffle tickets. Call Bob Mettley at for raffle tickets and details. St. Joan of Arc Parish Festival in Hershey June from 5-10 p.m. Dinners in the cafeteria include chicken cacciatore on Thursday, and Festivals and Picnics lasagna or stuffed cabbage on Friday and Saturday. Take-outs available at 3:30 p.m., seating available from 4-7 p.m. Entertainment by DJ Dave Willey on Thursday, Everyday People on Friday, and Luv Gods on Saturday. Festival foods, kids games, video games trucks, face painting, silent auction, money raffles, games of skill, bingo, inflatables, basket raffles, jewelry sale, plant sale and Tour of Hershey raffle. Visit or call The annual Divine Redeemer Parish Summer Festival in Mount Carmel on the parish picnic grounds and in Divine Mercy Hall (400 Block of West Cherry Street) June 15 from 4-10 p.m. and June 16 from 3-10 p.m., rain-or-shine. Theme baskets, Father Moran s cake wheel, ice cream, homemade ethnic and traditional food favorites, homemade baked goods, live bands, raffles, ripoffs, Kidz Zone, and refreshments. We will be selling The Washington, DC Trip Package raffle tickets. Theme basket pre-sale June 14 from 6-8 p.m. in the gym. Potato cake sale June 15 from 4-10 p.m. and June 16 (only potato cakes) begin at noon. Entertainment on Friday: Carl Simchena Swing Masters Polka Band, and on Saturday evening: Into the Spin. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Annual Summer Festival at the corner of 4 th and Market streets in Mount Carmel. June 22 from 6-11 p.m. with entertainment by The Shoreliners. June 23 from 5-11 p.m. with entertainment by DJ Mike Wonsik. Children s games, theme baskets, ethnic foods such as potato cakes, pigeons, pierogies and traditional food favorites, tear-offs, raffle tickets, and beverages. Rain date June 24 in the school hall. Pre-festival food sale of pierogis, pigeons, haluski and baked goods in the school hall June 22 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Catherine Labouré Parish s 3 rd annual Dinner on Derry Food Truck Fest Aug. 19 from 1-6 p.m. on the parish campus in Harrisburg. Food truck vendors for every taste (even vegetarian!). Slowcooked BBQ, cheesesteak sandwiches, peperoni stuffed pretzels, plus plenty of sweet treats. Bingo, raffles, face-painting, indoor mini-golf, plus surprises for the adventurous. Information at www. sclhbg.org. St. Patrick Parish in Trevorton annual Summer Parish Festival on the church grounds Aug. 10 and 11 from 5-10 p.m. Theme is Emoji Nation. Delicious food, games, raffles (cash and basket) and entertainment. Friday, Bigfoot Live Radio Broadcast from 5-7 p.m., and live band R.A.T.L. from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, live band Reckless from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mary, Gate of Heaven Parish in Myerstown s MGH Summerfest June 21, 22 and 23 from 5-10:30 pm. Entertainment on Thursday by Quickdraw, Friday by Flamin Dick and the Hot Rods, and Saturday by Smokin Soles Dance Band. All entertainment is from 7-10:30 pm. Games for kids of all ages, carnival games, inflatable bounce rides, barrel train ride, incredible food. Harrisburg Senators mascot Rascal arrives June 23 from 5:30-7 p.m. for appearance and photos. Raffle for a 4-pack of tickets to a Senators home game. Annual Buchanan Valley Picnic Aug. 25 from noon until dusk, rain or shine, at the picnic grove at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Orrtanna. Homecooked family-style ham and chicken dinners served all day, $10 for adults; $4 for children ages 6-12; and free for ages 5 and under. Picnic has been a tradition for over 175 years, in the beautiful hills of Buchanan Valley, known for the capture of Mary Jemison in 1758 by Native Americans. Old-fashioned picnic with games for children, drawings, bingo, music, and good food. Contact St. Ignatius Loyola Parish at stignatiusofloyola@hbgdiocese.org. Website: St. Joseph the Worker Parish Picnic June 24 in the Deacon Richard Weaver parish center in Bonneauville from noon-3 p.m. Join us for a day of delicious food, games for young and old. Come out and enjoy an afternoon with family and friends. Slavic Fest at St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Parish in Harrisburg July 15 from noon-9 p.m. Divine Liturgy (Mass) at 10 a.m. Homemade Eastern European foods to eat in or take out. Dance to The Polka WHOOOO and The Polka Quads. Take a Church tour and see world class iconography, hear chanting & singing demonstrations. Shop in the Eastern European market. Games for young and old, bingo, theme basket and cash raffles. Free admission and parking or www. stannbyz.org. Our Lady of Mercy Parish Picnic next to Ideal Park in Slabtown, Aug. 3 and 4 from 6-11 p.m. Food, dancing, games and music. Entertainment by classic rock band Kartune on Friday, and by The 60 s Boys with some former Mudflaps members on Saturday. No coolers or pets permitted. Mother Cabrini Parish in Shamokin s annual Parish Picnic June 15 from 5-10 p.m. June 16 from 3-10 p.m., and June 17 from 2-10 p.m. at the RCA picnic grounds in Ranshaw, rain or shine. Homemade foods, refreshments, games, prizes, music, Prizes Galore Tent. Seasonal Lottery scratch-off ticket decoration, Master Built, Digital Electric Smoker Raffle. Entertainment: Friday, Lite Switch 6-9p.m.; Saturday, Shoreliners 6-9 p.m.; and Sunday, Memory Lane 6-9 p.m.

14 14 - The Catholic Witness June 8, 2018 The names of the following deceased persons have been submitted by their parishes. Please remember in your prayers the happy repose of these recently departed souls and the consolation of their loved ones. Berwick Immaculate Conception BVM: Romaine Bognar Richard DeMent Bloomsburg St. Columba: Bruce Jankowski Chambersburg Corpus Christi: John Bubser Rosemarie Corapi Joan De Fonzo Kegan Dingle Helen Greiner Vincenzo Mannarella Columbia Holy Trinity: Marie Wiseman Conewago Sacred Heart of Jesus: Charles A. Hertz Albert F. Strausbaugh Danville St. Joseph: Rachelle Quick Elizabethtown St. Peter: Carol Anne McQuiggan Gettysburg St. Francis Xavier: Anne Maturi Juan Tanon Harrisburg Holy Name of Jesus: Joyce M. Acri Lawrence G. Cibellis, Sr. John Jack Stchur, Sr. St. Francis of Assisi: Jean Toro St. Margaret Mary: Samuel Potami Hershey St. Joan of Arc: Sally Hagan Kulpmont Holy Angels: Teresa Hasuga Darlene H. Hullihan Lancaster Assumption BVM: William Mark Warfel Janet Wood St. John Neumann: Nancy O Conor Andy Sobities Mechanicsburg St. Joseph: Donna Boltash Kathryn Eagan James Griffith Dick Vorodi New Cumberland St. Theresa: Eugene Lopez Alfred Muoio New Freedom St. John the Baptist: Rose Marie Shuchart Selinsgrove St. Pius X: Helen Underhill Steelton Prince of Peace: Maryann E. Cibort Sunbury St. Monica: Ray Benner Trevorton St. Patrick: Robert A. Schwartz Williamstown Sacred Heart of Jesus: Thomas Clough Barbara Stark Please pray for the following clergy who died in June during the past 25 years: Father Augustine Zan, 1999 Father Joseph Kelly, 2000 Father Robert Burns, Jr., 2001 Father Thomas J. Gralinski, 2005 Father William Geiger, CSSR, 2007 Father T. Ronald Haney, 2012 Father Andre J. Meluskey, Lancaster Catholic and Partner Schools Celebrate $953 Thousand in Scholarship Opportunities Lancaster Catholic High School held its 5th Annual PA Educational Tax Celebration on May 3 among students, faculty/staff, participating businesses and elected members of government. Lancaster Catholic and the six partner schools in the Catholic Education Alliance in Lancaster County have received over $953,000 jointly from the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) Programs for the academic year. The programs provide companies with the opportunity to redirect a portion of its State Tax liability to schools of its choice. These tax programs help ensure that all who want a Catholic education have the ability to obtain that desired educational experience within Lancaster County. Junior, public school transfer student Jayne Wells expressed that there are three themes that resonate with a Lancaster Catholic High School education. The majority of the students that attend Catholic High are here by choice. Whether it was chosen for us, or our own decision, no student has to be here, said Wells. As part of the Catholic High Community, we value family, faith and friendship above all. These three themes truly set our school apart for the better, in a way that we are able to strengthen our journey to God s Kingdom. Senator Ryan Aument and June, his daughter, joined Senator Scott Martin, class of 1990, and Representative Steven Mentzer in the discussion to share why they believe so passionately in the EITC and OSTC Programs. They allow families throughout Pennsylvania to choose the educational environment that is best for their children. Aument, Martin and Mentzer promised to continue pushing for increased funding for these immensely popular Programs. Additional remarks came from a few of our participating businesses partners Mr. Charles Chip Snyder Jr., class of 1970, from Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, Mr. Pete Slaugh Jr., class of 1960, from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty, and Father Edward Quinlan, Diocesan Secretary for Education. St. Columba Students Welcome Auxiliary Bishop of Boston On April 18, middle school students at St. Columba School in Bloomsburg received a special visitor during Mr. Webb s religion class. Auxiliary Bishop Robert Reed of the Archdiocese of Boston, and president of the Catholic Television Network, quizzed the sixth- and seventh-grade students with questions he developed for his children s game show, Wow: the Catholic TV Challenge. Bishop Reed also answered the students questions and spoke to them about his roles as a bishop, parish priest, and president of a media network. Pictured are, first row left to right: Rachel Marino, Emma Cavallini, Camila Amaya, Jessie White, Bishop Reed, Alina Shannon, Avery Kissinger, Mary Grace Duncan, Charles Hopper, Jordan Montes. Second row, left to right: Damyan Petryshak, Alexis Turayev, Grace Humphrey, Matthew Getz, Reed Keck, John Guerriero, and Morgan Pierce. Knights of Columbus Councils Team up for Charity Members from Knights of Columbus Hanover Council 871 and St. Joseph Spanish Council teamed up to serve dinners at St. Joseph Parish in Hanover on Friday nights throughout Lent. The councils express their gratitude to the patrons who came to support this successful fundraiser and enjoy some delicious meals. Proceeds will support St. Joseph Parish and the two councils charitable funds.

15 June 8, 2018 The Catholic Witness - 15 Compiled by Jen Reed Spiritual Offerings Public square Rosary rallies take place on the squares in New Oxford, Littlestown and Hanover monthly at noon. The rally in New Oxford is every second Saturday of the month, the rally in Littlestown is every third Saturday of the month, and the rally in Hanover is every fourth Saturday of the month. For information, call Grace at Caelorum at St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey will be held on June 13 at 7 p.m. Join your brothers and sisters in Christ as we praise, worship and adore our Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. Father Modestus will preside. A reception will be held immediately following the Caelorum in the cafeteria. For more information, call The Saint Thomas More Society of Central Pennsylvania, an organization of Catholic lawyers, judges, public office holders, paralegals and legal assistants, invites you to attend the Feast Day Mass of Saint Thomas More, Martyr (and St. John Fisher, Bishop) to be celebrated by Father Paul Clark, Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Harrisburg, with Father Neil S. Sullivan as homilist, on June 22 at 9 a.m. at St. Catherine Labouré Church in Harrisburg The purpose of this Mass is to gather to pray for God s guidance and to invoke blessings through the intercession of Saint Thomas More upon those who work in the administration of justice or government. St. John the Baptist Parish in New Freedom will celebrate Religious Freedom Week with a Prayer Vigil on June 21 at 7 p.m. in the Historic Church. This special event, featuring an archival statue of Our Lady of America, will highlight the importance of defending religious freedom, Our First, Most Cherished Liberty. This year s theme: Serving Others in God s Love. Please join us for an evening of reflection, celebration, thanksgiving, song, and prayer for religious freedom. Contact for this event is Pattie Evans, A night of Praise and Worship will be held at St. Joan of Arc s Chapel in Hershey, located in the Parish Center, June 20 at 7 p.m. Come out and join your brothers and sisters in Christ as we praise and worship our God through contemporary song and music. For further information, call A Healing Mass with Charismatic Prayer will be celebrated at St. Joan of Arc Church, Hershey, June 27 at 7 p.m. The celebrant will be Father Modestus. For further information, call A Mass with prayers for healing will be celebrated July 3 at 7 p.m. at St. Theresa Church in New Cumberland by Father William Forrey. The Mass is sponsored by the Pilgrims of Praise and Life in the Spirit prayer groups. For more information, contact Mary Ann at or Loretta Pilgrimages and Retreats The Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., will take place on Nov. 3. Bishop Ronald Gainer will lead our diocese on this pilgrimage in celebration of the diocese s 150 th anniversary. The schedule for the day includes Mass and time for confessions, private prayer, touring of the shrine, and visiting the spacious book and gift shops or having a bite to eat in the cafeteria. Those wishing to attend should contact their parish, as the parishes will be making their own arrangements for bus transportation from their parish to the Shrine and determining pickup locations, times, cost, etc. Smaller parishes may wish to join with others in reserving buses as a region. For those wishing to drive on their own, there is ample parking at the Shrine. A schedule for the day and a list of parish buses will be made available here when it is available online at org/150. St. Patrick Parish Foreign Mission Ministry/ Trip. Is your heart calling you to serve the poorest of the poor in Kingston, Jamaica? Join St. Patrick Parish in Carlisle on a mission service/retreat to Kingston Jamaica Oct. 31- Nov. 7, A mandatory meeting will be held June 20 from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Patrick Parish on Marsh Drive in Carlisle. Limited reservations. Age requirement: high school students, college students and adults. Contact: Lynn Ditlow at Lcoachdit@comcast.net or In the summer of 2019, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Mechanicsburg will host a musical adventure to medieval Bamberg, in Bavaria, Germany. All churches in the diocese welcome to participate. Described as Franconian Rome, Bamberg is situated among seven hills, each crowned with a castle or gothic church. Activities include exploration of the Bavarian landscape, tours of nearby towns and cities and a music-ministry workshop and performance lead by organist-vocalist team Leah and Scott Crowne. Nonmusical travelers also welcome. Informational meeting on June 30 at 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. RSVP to Scrowne@steas.net or leave message at St. Catherine Labouré Paris in Harrisburg will sponsor a one-day bus trip to The Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia on June 18, 2018, departing St. Catherine s at 8 a.m. and returning at 5 p.m. This pilgrimage and day retreat will include shrine tour and talk, Rosary, confessions, Mass, novena, blessing of religious articles, Investiture in the Miraculous Medal, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and art museum tour. Cost is $35/person. Contact Deb at or dsalldin@sclhbg.org for more information and reservations. Education & Enrichment Person, Peace and Planet is the title of this year s Collinge Lecture at St. Francis Xavier Parish June 18 at 7 p.m. The lecture will be held in the Collinge Multipurpose Room at Xavier Center. Mount St. Mary s Theology Professor William J. Collinge, Ph.D., will present a survey of the themes and history of modern Catholic social teaching. His themes will move from the dignity of labor to human dignity in general, to the common good, to international peace and development, to the relation of human well-being to the natural environment. Dr. Collinge plans to show a continuity of basic themes and an expanding range of concerns. The lecture also aims to show the coherence and value of Catholic social teaching. It is sponsored by ICPJ and Social Welfare and Justice Committee of St. Francis Xavier Parish. St. Joseph Parish in Milton will host Re- Creation on June 17 at 7 p.m. at the parish center. Re- Creation represents Re-Creation USA, Inc., which provides entertainment programming for Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in the United States. Re-Creation is a group of dynamic young people who present religious and familyoriented music. The sacred program is structured with a presentation of an enduring faith in the Christian message. The blending of voices and dynamic presentation contribute to a memorable worship experience. There is no admission fee, but a free-will offering will be received. A summer faith series with Bishop Robert Barron will be offered at St. Leo the Great Parish in Rohrerstown. Bishop Barron s series, Eucharist, will be shown each Wednesday evening following the 7:00 p.m. Mass. Topics are as follows: July 11 Sacred Meal; July 18 Sacrifice; July 25 Real Presence; Aug. 1 Father Peter Hahn presents the Pope St. John Paul II encyclical On the Eucharist. Summer refreshments will be served. Enjoy one or all of the sessions. No RSVP required. All One Family, the LGBT ministry group from St. Joseph Parish in Danville, will be hosting a discussion of the book Building a Bridge by Rev. James Martin on June 26 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Library. Father Martin is a Jesuit priest, editor of America magazine, consultor to the Vatican s Secretariat for Communications, and author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestsellers Jesus: A Pilgrimage and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything. The ministry is dedicated to meeting the spiritual needs of St. Joseph s LGBT members, their families, and friends by encouraging opportunities to share faith, fellowship, prayer and service. All are welcome. For more information, call Diane or Dave McKinley at The inaugural Diocese of Scranton Catholic Women s Conference will be held June 23 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University of Scranton, Byron Complex. The conference theme is Refresh Your Faith. The conference will include several noted speakers, uplifting music, the Sacrament of Penance, Eucharistic Adoration and a Mass with Bishop Joseph C. Bambera. The cost is $50. Student tickets are $20. Women religious can attend at no charge. For registration and information, go to scranton.org/catholic-womensconference. Attention married couples! St. Joseph Parish in York warmly invites married couples to attend a celebration of marriage June 22 from 7-9 p.m. It begins in the church with a Holy Hour of adoration, prayer and reflection featuring a closing blessing Hands of Marriage. When was the last time you meaningfully caressed your wife s hand and thanked God for the gift she is to you? Or have you reverently held your husband s hand recently with the tender affection you felt on your wedding day? The evening concludes with a wine and cheese social. RSVP to Deacon Neil crispo@sjy.org or x 229. What does it mean to follow Jesus exhortation to make peace? Explore this question with St. Gabriel Respect Life, St. Patrick Parish, Carlisle, at our summer conference, Pro-Vita 2018: Blessed Are the Peacemakers. An internationally renowned panel of scholars will lend their expertise: Dr. Thomas Matyok, Director of the United States Air Force Negotiation Center, and Associate Professor of Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Air University; Dr. Jean-Pierre Kayegere, Visiting International Scholar in Philosophy, Dickinson College; Ms. Susan Hayward, Senior Advisor of Religion & Inclusive Societies, United States Institute of Peace; Dr. Gabriel Marcella, Distinguished Fellow, Army War College; and Dr. Maryann Cusimano Love, Professor of International Relations, Catholic University of America, and columnist for America Magazine. Join us at the Parish Activity Center June 28 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $10, lunch is included. See: to learn more and register. Fundraisers & Events St. Andrew s Annual CCW Yard Sale will be held June 8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and June 9 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at St. Andrew Church in Waynesboro. Household items, decor, collectibles, antiques, toys, children s clothes, books, crafts, furniture, small appliances, jewelry, tools, etc. Something for everyone! For information, call Kathryn Osbourn at or Jo Spigler at The Knights of Columbus Council #3625 are sponsoring an All You Can Eat Breakfast in the Parish Center of Prince of Peace Parish in Steelton on June 10 from 9 a.m.-noon. Join us for the following menu: eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee and juice. Cost is $8 for adults, $6 for children 6-12, and children under 5 years of age are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door the morning of the breakfast. Vacation Bible School will be held at St. Joseph Parish in Dallastown June from 9 a.m.-noon. The theme this year is Shipwrecked and Rescued by Jesus. VBS will meet in the school s cafeteria located at 251 East Main Street, Dallastown. Registration is now being accepted. A free-will offering will be asked. For more information, call Tim Tracey at the Religious Education Office at The 2018 San Marziale Procession will be held in Kulpmont on July 8. The event will once again showcase Our Boys Band, who will play a variety of authentic Italian march music and traditional patriotic songs. The procession will take place at 1 p.m. and will begin at Holy Angels Church, 855 Scott St. Those who wish to walk in the procession are asked to meet at 12:30 p.m. at Holy Angels Church. Like us on FaceBook: SanMarzialeParadeKulpmontPa?fref=ts. St. Catherine Labouré Knights of Columbus Council is sponsoring an indoor flea market on June 9 from 8 a.m.-noon in the parish s Murray Hall. Refreshments available to purchase. Cost of one table is $15, two tables for $25. Contact William Logan at or williamlogansr@comcast.net. Corpus Christi Parish in Chambersburg is planning a Car Show for June 22 from 4-8 p.m. in the Parish Center parking lot. There will be music, food, door prizes, a raffle, 50/50 drawing and awards for some of the participants. Show is open to cars, trucks and motorcycles. Participants can register on-line at Esteemed Catholic author Mary Elizabeth Sperry will be selling and signing copies of her latest book, Making Room for God on June 10 from 1:30-3:30 at Creations Reimagined, located at 206 S. Market Street in Elizabethtown. We are honored to host Ms. Sperry as she takes the time to meet with our customers and local parishioners. Job Openings St. Joseph Parish in Lancaster is seeking a part-time Cook who will be responsible for the operation of the kitchen and dining area and for preparing, cooking, and serving meals for the priest(s) in residence. Hours may vary depending on the need (approx. 15 hrs. per week). If interested, resume and references to leetrish@aol.com, or to St. Joseph Church, 440 St. Joseph Street, Lancaster, PA 17603, Attn: Personnel Coordinator, no later than Monday, June 18, St. Joseph Parish in Mechanicsburg has a vacancy for a full-time Finance position primarily responsible for budgeting, payroll, accounts payable and receivables. This position requires a detail-oriented and flexible individual who can work independently and collaboratively. Candidates should be skilled in Microsoft Office software applications, especially Excel and Word, and have the ability to learn proprietary software programs. Ten-key capability and the ability/willingness to organize and lead a team of volunteers is beneficial. The individual in this position needs to be mature, courteous and capable of professional interaction with others. Excellent communication skills, trustworthiness, reliability, willingness to maintain confidentiality and the ability to complete routine delegated assignments in a timely manner are essential. Contact John Durle, Parish Manager, at manager@stjosephmech.org. St. Joseph School in Mechanicsburg Extended Day Program has an opening for a caregiver 2-3 afternoons per week from 2:15-5:30 p.m. Responsibilities include playing with and helping children, assisting children with homework, helping to serve snack, cleaning up after snack, and other duties as required by director. Applicants will need to complete or submit (done within the past 12 months) all necessary employee clearances and background checks along with a valid driver s license. If you are interested in earning extra income while performing a very rewarding service, contact Linda Schneider at lschneider@sjsmch.org. Corpus Christi School in Chambersburg has openings for full-time kindergarten, first grade, second grade and middle school math (gr 6-8) teachers due to retirements and increased enrollment. Candidates must possess a history of academic excellence and a dedication to educating the whole child. Applicants for these positions must be adept at developing lessons that incorporate rigor and technological components across the curriculum. Candidates for the kindergarten, first and second grade positions will need to submit current background clearances and an active Pennsylvania certification for Elementary Education K-6 or Pre-K -4. Candidates for the middle school math position will need to submit current background clearances with an active Pennsylvania certification for Grades 4-8 or Mathematics grades Applications open until positions are filled. Call or tflohr@ccschambersburg.org. Submission Deadline for Notebook The deadline for submissions for the June 22 edition is Wednesday June 13 at 4:30 p.m. Written announcements should be sent to witness@hbgdiocese. org. No pre-designed ads, posters or PDFs, please.

16 16 - The Catholic Witness June 8, 2018 Shroud of Turin Expert Offers Scientific Presentation at Catholic Charities Benefit By Jen Reed The Catholic Witness World-renowned expert on the Shroud of Turin, Dr. John Jackson, offered an in-depth presentation on scientific research into the cloth during a benefit at the Cardinal Keeler Center in Harrisburg on May 23 to support Catholic Charities. The Scientific Aspects of the Shroud of Turn and the First Holy Week drew some 350 people to examine the wealth of findings born of more than 100 years of combined research of Dr. Jackson, his wife Rebecca, and their colleagues at the Turin Shroud Center of Colorado into the Shroud as the burial cloth of Christ. In 1978, Dr. Jackson led a 40-person team of international scientists to Turin to examine the Shroud for five days, under the auspices of the Shroud of Turin Research Project. Dr. Jackson, as primary custodian of the data extracted from the STURP endeavor, continues Shroud research with colleagues at the center in Colorado. Due to copyrighted images and research contained in the May 23 presentation, The Catholic Witness was prohibited from photographing and recording during the event, but was granted an interview with Dr. and Mrs. Jackson prior to the start of the evening. In it, Dr. Jackson, who was born and raised in Denver, said he first became interested in the Shroud of Turin at the age of 13, when his mother showed him a photograph of it. The picture of it drew my attention spiritually. Then, a number of years later, I read a book on the Shroud during spring break while spending some time in the mountains. That drew my scientific attention to it, said Dr. Jackson, who was studying Physics at Colorado State University at the time. He would eventually earn a doctorate in General Relativity and Cosmology. Mrs. Johnson, who grew up as an Orthodox Jew in Brooklyn, felt drawn to Christianity by the time she reached high school, and joined the Catholic Church as a young adult. With a degree in modern languages and an abundance JEN REED, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Dr. John and Rebecca Jackson, renowned experts on the Shroud of Turin, are seen prior to a presentation on their scientific research at the Cardinal Keeler Center in Harrisburg May 23. The three-hour presentation served as a benefit event for Catholic Charities. of interest in the Shroud of Turin and Mariology, she met Dr. Jackson in 1990 and the two eventually married. What initially drew my interest to the Shroud of Turin was seeing Jesus as a Jew, Mrs. Jackson said. I looked at him and identified with him. I looked at him and said, Jesus is like me. That s why I ve devoted the last 30 years looking at the life and times of Jesus. Having appeared in documentaries, articles and research about the Shroud of Turin for the past five decades, and now as director of the Turin Shroud Center of Colorado, Dr. Jackson has long considered why there is such longstanding interest in the cloth. It attracts men and women, young and old. It transcends ethnic backgrounds, Dr. Jackson said. We ve given more than 2,000 talks on the Shroud, in Europe, Cuba, North America, South America, and the interest is always the same. I think the interest is related to the human concern for our own mortality, he remarked. We all die, yet we want to avoid talking about it. Our present climate in the world tries to use science to tell us that when we die, there is nothing else. But that s where Christianity comes in and says, No, we have a different take. We have witnessed someone die and then transform death in the Resurrection, and it is open to all who want to follow Our Lord Jesus into Paradise. Dr. Mark Totaro, Executive Director and CEO of Catholic Charities, noted that Dr. Jackson s presentation was made possible through the efforts of the Harrisburg Chapter of Legatus, a membership organization for Catholic CEOs and other high-level executives. Dr. Jackson s firsthand knowledge, studying and analyzing the Shroud for over 40 years, and his deep commitment to the Shroud and the facts were very empowering, he told The Catholic Witness. The presentation lasted three hours, but it could have lasted three days; there was that amount of information to convey. Individuals that I talked to after the presentation said that they had studied the Shroud and read several books, but learned new facts and information from Dr. Jackson. Catholic Charities is very grateful to Legatus for bringing Dr. Jackson to Harrisburg, he said. (Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg provides hope, help and support to thousands of families each year, regardless of their faith, with programs including counseling, maternity homes, adoption services, foster care and a homeless shelter. Most services are offered at minimal or no cost to the client. For information on their programs and how to donate, visit The Jackson s continue their scientific research on the Shroud. More information about their research can be found at In 2014, the Bishop of the Diocese of Colorado Springs issued a decree to establish The American Confraternity of the Holy Shroud, a Catholic fellowship dedicated to deepening Christian faith through the study, understanding and inspiration of the Shroud of Turin. To learn about the confraternity, visit home.html.) Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries SPRING SAVINGS For a Limited Time Only! Discounts available March 20 June 30, 2018 ON ALL PRE-PLANNED PURCHASES FOR MORE INFO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DIOCESAN CEMETERY Diocesan Cemetery Offices RESURRECTION CEMETERY HOLY CROSS CEMETERY MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY Manager: Tyler Shanabrook Office: tshanabrook@hbgdiocese.org ALL SAINTS CEMETERY Manager: Kevin Shervinskie Office: kshervinskie@hbgdiocese.org HOLY SAVIOUR CEMETERY ST. MARY CEMETERY ST. PATRICK CEMETERY Manager: Joe Brlansky Office: jbrlansky@hbgdiocese.org HOLY CROSS CEMETERY Manager: Patrick Eichelberger Office: peichelberger@hbgdiocese.org ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY ST. ANTHONY CEMETERY ST. MARY CEMETERY Manager: Patrick Eichelberger Office: peichelberger@hbgdiocese.org GATE OF HEAVEN CEMETERY Manager: Tom Brlansky Office: tbrlansky@hbgdiocese.org