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Most Reverend Martin Holley named 5th Bishop of Memphis Diocese Pope Francis has appointed Most Reverend Martin David Holley, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington DC, as the fifth bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Memphis in Tennessee. He is succeeding the Most Reverend J. Terry Steib, SVD, who had submitted his letter of resignation in May 2015. The appointment was announced in Washington on August 23, 2016 by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. Bishop Designate Martin Holley was born on Dec. 31, 1954 in Pensacola, Florida. He is one of 14 children born to Sylvester Thomas, Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Holley. While attending Tate High School he was recognized for his talent in basketball and was entered into the school’s Hall of Fame. He earned an associate degree from Faulkner State Junior College and, after entering Alabama State University, he earned a Bachelor of Science in management in 1977. He attended the Theological College in Washington DC, then completed a Master of Divinity from St. Vincent de Paul Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida in 1987. He was ordained a priest of the Diocese of PensacolaTallahassee on May 8, 1987. He served as associate pastor of St Mary Catholic Church in Fort Walton Beach and St. Paul Catholic Church in Pensacola; pastor of Little Flower Catholic Church in Pensacola. On July 2, 2004, he was ordained as auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Washington DC. Bishop Designate Martin Holley has held a wide variety of leadership positions in the Archdiocese of Washington, DC, including serving as the Vicar General. He has been a member of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus since 1983. For the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, he has served

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on several committees including: Cultural Diversity, Communications, Pro-Life. He has also served on the following subcommittees: Africa; African-American Catholics; Bishop’s Ministry and Life; Laity, Women, Children and Youth; and Migration. He has been on the Boards of Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington. He is the immediate past Chaplain of the Knights of St. Peter Claver. Bishop Holley said, “I am deeply humbled in my appointment as the fifth bishop of Memphis by His Holiness, Pope Francis and I thank him for expressing his confidence in me through this new assignment at this time in my life. I eagerly look forward to meeting the priest, deacons, religious, seminarians and faithful (continued on page 20)

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Statement from Cardinal Donald Wuerl on Bishop Holley appointment:

Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, released the following statement on August 23, 2016, about the appointment of Auxiliary Bishop Martin D. Holley by our Holy Father, Pope Francis, as the fifth Bishop of Memphis: “The announcement of the appointment by our Holy Father, Pope Francis, of Bishop Martin D. Holley as the fifth Bishop of Memphis, Tennessee, while a blessing for that diocesan Church, is also a joy for all of us in Washington, where he has served as Auxiliary Bishop for the past 12 years. “Bishop Holley has demonstrated both pastoral sensitivity and administrative ability that should serve him well as he now undertakes his new ministry in western Tennessee. We rejoice that the Church of Memphis is receiving such a Cardinal Donald Wuerl talented and caring pastor of souls. “During that time, Bishop Holley was a member of the Washington InterFaith Network, International Catholic Foundation for the Service of Deaf People, Catholic Athletes for Christ and well as the D.C. and Maryland Catholic Conferences.

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Statement from Archbishop Kurtz on Bishop Holley appointment:

Following the announcement on August 23, 2016, of Bishop Martin Holley’s appointment as Bishop of Memphis, the Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D., Archbishop of Louisville, gave the following statement: “I give thanks to God for the exciting news that Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Martin D. Holley as the fifth Bishop of Memphis. Bishop Holley is a friend whom I know to have a pastoral heart and a wealth of experience, having served as auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. and in a variety of ministries in his home diocese of PensacolaTallahassee. It is a joy to welcome him to the Province of Louisville! Bishop Holley succeeds Bishop Terry Steib, SVD, who served the people of Memphis so well for 23 years and whose friendship I treasure. I pledge my support and prayers for Bishop Holley and for the priests, religious, and lay faithful of the Diocese of Memphis. May Bishop H o l l e y ’s e p i s c o p a l leadership and service abound in the grace of Jesus Christ! May our Blessed Mother Mary and all the saints intercede for him.” Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D., President, USCCB

“As a Vicar General for the Archdiocese of Washington, he was a member of the archdiocesan College of Consultors, Presbyteral Council, Seminarian Review Board, Administrative Board, and was Chairman for the College of Deans which oversees the fourteen deaneries in this local Church.

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“As former Moderator of the Ethnic Ministries, Bishop Holley was able to see that the pastoral needs of all the ethnic and language communities within the Archdiocese of Washington were appropriately addressed. Additionally, he has joined pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Washington at World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany in 2005, in Madrid, Spain in 2011

as well as recently in Kraków, Poland in 2016. “While we will miss his presence here in Washington, we wish him every blessing as he assumes his duties at the service of what has been described as ‘The Good Samaritan on the banks of the Mississippi.’”

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St. Agnes Academy AP Scholars

By Ginger Jordan, director of Communications & Alumnae Relations

St. Agnes Students Earn Distinction as AP Scholars Twenty-three St. Agnes Academy students have earned Advanced Placement Scholar distinction for their outstanding college-level achievement through AP courses and exams during the 2015-2016 school year. St. Agnes Academy regularly offers Advanced Placement courses in American government and politics, biology, calculus AB, chemistry, environmental science, psychology, Spanish, statistics, studio art, United States history, world history and world literature and composition. Each year, the AP program recognizes students who have performed exceptionally well on AP examinations. Congratulations to the following St. Agnes students: AP Scholar (granted to students who received scores of 3 or higher on 3 or more exams): (Class of 2016) Meg Jerit, Breanna Johnson, Micah Oxner; (Class of 2017) Olivia Fox, Abigail Heck, Caitlyn Ratliff, Alexis Seward, Nicole Simon, Rebecca Williams; AP Scholar with Honor (granted to students who received scores of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more exams): (Class of 2016) Emma Carter, Courtney Diebold, and Elaine Trotter; AP Scholar with Distinction (granted to students who received an average score of at least 3.5 on AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more exams): (Class of 2016) Caroline Arias, Lindsay Arvin, Grace Ashbery, Anna McGuire, Erin Prester, Caitlin Rech, Lauralys Shallow, Tecora Turner, Catherine Weglicki, Mary Katherine Werner; (Class of 2017) Allison Raney.

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By Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net “Love is work. It’s good work, if you can get it. But it’s work, nevertheless.’’ (Benjamin Cheever) Name one thing your beloved has done for you that you know took extra effort on their part.

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What to do if you’re too ashamed to go to Confession By Catholic News Agency

While Reconciliation is intended to allow Christ’s victory to overcome sin in our lives, what happens when shame over one’s sins is so great that it keeps people away from the sacrament? The famous Spanish theologian Father José Antonio Fortea discussed this phenomenon and practical solutions to it in a recent blog post. Normally, a sense of Christ’s mercy should be enough to help people overcome their shame and go to Confession, in order to receive forgiveness and healing.

However, in some cases, F a th e r Fo rte a acknowledged, people are overwhelmed by their sins, and this shame becomes “a wall” keeping them away from Reconciliation. “They would rather make a 100-mile pilgrimage than have to confess face-to-face certain things they did that are terribly and frightfully humiliating to them,” he said, reflecting on the torment that faces some penitents who struggle approaching the sacrament. The Spanish priest first pointed out the importance of priests offering fatherly compassion on those who have “these burdens on their consciences.” He also noted the importance of ensuring truly anonymous confessions. In each city, he said, “there ought to be at least one confessional where instead of a grill, there is a metal sheet with small holes, making it totally impossible to see the person making their confession.” The person confessing should not be visible to the priest as they approach or leave, he continued. If there is a window on the priest’s door, it should not be transparent. (continued on page 20)

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Young people, talk to your grandparents! By Sister Constance Veit, LSP

For many young Catholics the defining moment of the summer took place in Poland, where Pope Francis joined over a million teens and young adults for World Youth Day. Although we Little Sisters of the Poor spend our lives in the service of the elderly rather than the young, we followed the festivities in Krakow with great interest. For us, the most exciting moment of the event came at the very end, when Pope Francis told young people that the best way to prepare for the next World Youth Day is to spend time talking to their grandparents! This is not the first time that Pope Francis has spoken to the young about the old. He did so at his first World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro. “At this moment, you young people and you elderly people are condemned to the same destiny: exclusion. Don’t allow yourselves to be excluded … Make yourselves heard; take care of the two ends of the population: the elderly and the young; do not allow yourselves to be excluded and do not allow the elderly to be excluded,” he exclaimed in 2013. Speaking in Rio on the feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus, Pope Francis continued with the same theme: “How important grandparents are for family life, for passing on the human and religious heritage which is so essential for each and every society! How important it is to have intergenerational exchanges and dialogue, especially within the context of the family … Children and the elderly build the future of peoples: children because they lead history forward, the elderly because they transmit the experience and wisdom of their lives. This relationship and this dialogue between generations is a treasure to be preserved and strengthened!” Echoing these sentiments in Krakow, our Holy Father told the youth that if they want to be hope for the future they must talk to their grandparents because “a young person who cannot remember is not hope for the future.” As Little Sisters, we would like to offer young people some suggestions about how to talk to their grandparents and elders. First, keep in mind that the elderly are not really very different from you. Although the means of

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communication and other technologies have changed since they were young, deep down your grandparents probably had interests very similar to your own when they were your age. Ask them about their greatest challenges in school, what they did in their free time, their memories of family life or, for those who are immigrants, what it was like adapting to a new culture. If you are facing important decisions ask your grandparents’ advice. How did they discern what college to attend, or what career to pursue? How did they know that their future spouse was the right one for them? How did they navigate the ups and downs of married life, raising children and other important relationships? What advice can they offer you about getting a job, finding an apartment, or buying a car? Ask your grandparents about their joys, accomplishments and even their disappointments and failures. Invite them to share their values, their personal heroes, how they got through the tough times, and the role of faith in their lives. Confide to them your hopes and fears, your dreams and anxieties, and ask them to pray for you – the elderly are powerful intercessors! Pope Francis seizes every possible opportunity to encourage young people to reach out to their grandparents because, as he says, “they have the wisdom of life and can tell you things that will stir your hearts.” He speaks from personal experience, often referring to the profound influence of his grandmother on his life. “I still carry with me, always, in my breviary, the words my grandmother consigned to me in writing on the day of my priestly ordination,” he confides. “I read them often and they do me good.” As Little Sisters, we are happy to help youth connect with their grandparents and other elders by offering volunteer opportunities to individuals and groups. We are sure that, like our Holy Father, you will learn lessons that will last a lifetime! Sister Constance Veit is director of communications for the Little Sisters of the Poor.

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By Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net “The one who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Luke 14:11) It’s hard for kids to be humble. They usually want to be first, highest, best. Perhaps try a humility game for a day. Let others go first, offer another the best dessert, first choice of toy, book, game.

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For George Soros, Ireland abortion fight may be first step against Catholic countries

Week of August 25, 2016

By Kevin Jones, Catholic News Agency

Wealthy abortion backers could use Ireland as a model to change pro-life laws in other Catholic countries, an apparent leaked three-year plan for George Soros’ Open Society Foundations suggests. “With one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the world, a win there could impact other strongly Catholic countries in Europe, such as Poland, and provide much needed proof that change is possible, even in highly conservative places,” the document says. It also cites support for pro-abortion efforts in Mexico, Zambia, Nigeria, and Tanzania, and other parts of Latin America and Europe. The document particularly targets constitutional protections for the right-to-life from conception. The New York-based Open Society Foundations’ proposed 2016-2019 strategy for its Women’s Rights Program appears to be among the documents published by the website DCLeaks.com. The website claims the documents are from the globally influential foundations begun by billionaire financier George Soros. In 2015 Forbes magazine estimated Soros’ net wealth at $24.5 billion, ranking him the sixteenth wealthiest man in the U.S. One of the program’s three themes is enabling access to legal abortion, including through efforts to repeal Ireland’s Eighth Amendment to its constitution. The amendment, passed by voters in 1983, acknowledges “the right to life of the unborn and, with due regard to the equal right to life of the mother, guarantees in its laws to respect, and, as far as practicable, by its laws to defend and vindicate that right.” The Open Society Foundations’ apparent strategy proposal says that it will fund the Abortion Rights Campaign, Amnesty International Ireland, and the Irish Family Planning Association “to work collectively on a campaign to repeal Ireland’s constitutional amendment granting equal rights to an implanted embryo as the pregnant woman (referred to as ‘fetal personhood’).” Cora Sherlock, deputy chairperson of the Ireland group the Pro-Life Campaign, reflected on the strategy document. “This is devastating news if true,” Sherlock told CNA Aug. 18. “One thing is certain. Those pushing abortion in Ireland have vast resources that they

Celtic Cross on the hill at Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland. Credit: Tom Haymes (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0).

didn’t have just a few years ago. The money is not being raised from ordinary Irish citizens. That is for sure.” “The idea that an outside body would fund and organize groups in Ireland to dismantle Ireland’s protection for the unborn child would represent a gross interference and total contempt for the Irish people.” She said it is “extremely difficult” for Irish pro-life advocates to compete, given the funding for efforts to repeal Ireland’s Eighth Amendment. She called on the pro-abortion groups named in the document to clarify their relationship to the alleged funding. “It is not a surprise that international proabortion groups are trying to impose their agenda on Ireland,” she said. “Ireland’s excellent record of safety in pregnancy for women without recourse to abortion is a major source of embarrassment to abortion campaigners as it completely undermines their argument that abortion somehow helps women.” She praised Ireland’s constitutional protections for the unborn. “Thousands of Irish citizens are alive today thanks to this law,” Sherlock said. “In addition to this, Ireland has demonstrated that it’s possible to ban abortion and also be a world leader in protecting the lives of pregnant women.” The alleged Soros foundations’ proposed strategy to fight the Republic of Ireland’s pro-life law says the recent legalization of same-sex marriage in Ireland offers “valuable and timely opportunities to advance the campaign.” (continued on page 19

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St. Philip the Apostle celebrates with Nigerian music By Pat Monz, director of music

“The Nigerian church is a singing church! The Nigerian church is a dancing church!” So began Father Hilary Mgbodile from the Iwene Tansi Memorial Seminary in Ontisha, in the Diocese of Enugu, Nigeria. He very kindly shared his view of liturgical music with the music ministry of St. Philip the Apostle church in Somerville, where Father Stephen Kenny is pastor, and where he had been visiting for the past month. While he was there, he celebrated the 7th anniversary of his ordination, on July 4. In honor of that, he composed a song and asked several members of the choir to help him perform it at Mass that day. The music spoke deeply to the parishioners who were at that Mass, and so the church decided to learn more about it. At the annual summer music ministry party, Father Hilary gave a talk about music in the Nigerian church; the music ministry learned that we have some great similarities (they use Latin chant a lot, and also sing Catholic hymns in English out of a hymn book) and some interesting differences. There are three main ethnic groups in Nigeria, and hundreds of languages and dialects. Many Masses are celebrated in the language of the main ethnic group of the parish, and the music comes from the congregation, who learn the music by ear. Their main instruments are sometimes their hands, for clapping. A communion meditation might go on for 10 or 15 minutes, as the congregation repeats the song. Many songs are call-and-response, with the congregation singing the response in parts, after hearing the choir sing it. They are much more proficient in solfege (a system of learning songs by singing do-re-mi-fa-so-lati-do syllables) than we are! The whole congregation moves with the pulse of the music. Father composed a praise song that morning, and taught it to an ad-hoc choir composed of ladies from both the Hispanic choir and the English choir. The song was accompanied with some piano and drums, and was well received by all. Father explained that the seminaries have song competitions, where the seminarians write new songs; songs are disseminated as the seminarians spread out to do work at the parishes. Good songs spread rapidly through the churches, and the not-so-good ones fade away. The parish is going to try to incorporate some of Father Hilary’s music into our Masses. We hope to see him again next year.

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St. Benedict High School students and staff excited about new bishop

By Sharon Masterson, director, Communications & Sports Information

Excited about our Diocese’s new Bishop Martin D. Holley, St. Benedict at Auburndale High School sophomores Alexis Spano and Tavin Banks receive a little lesson on the Bishop’s history and Coat of Arms with motto, “His Mercy Endures,” from Theology teacher Sister Rita Marie, OP. Bishop Holley will be installed as the Bishop of Memphis on Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Cook Convention Center. Being the only school from Memphis that has traveled to Washington, DC for over 25 years for the annual March for Life and the DC Archdiocese’s Prolife Youth Rally & Mass, SBA is really looking forward to having Bishop Holley visit his largest Diocesan school, known for its pro-life mission, to see our infamous pro-life trip wall! Bishop Holley comes to us from the Archdiocese of DC and is very familiar with the Pro-life Youth Rally & Mass and the March for Life!

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End violence by building bridges, Milwaukee priest urges Massgoers By Maryangela Layman Roman, Catholic News Service

Violence stems from a breakdown in communication, Father Bob Stiefvater told more than 450 people gathered at All Saints Church in Milwaukee for a Mass of peace Aug. 18. Five days earlier, fires raged in an area of the city during unrest following the killing by police of an armed man during a traffic stop. And people need look only as far as their smartphones and computers to see that breakdown, said Father Stiefvater, who said after Mass that his homily was inspired by the prisoners with whom he meets regularly. “We live in a time in which we kind of separate ourselves out, sometimes by where we live, but an awful lot through our electronics,” he told the congregation, challenging them to look at their phones and computers to see their last 10 texts, phone calls or emails. “My guess is they were from people who look like you, who think like you, who live like you, who pray like you,” he said of the messages. “We have isolated ourselves and we have lost the power of (continued on page 8

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Luke Harrison holds his daughter Celia at the baptismal font during a Mass for peace at All Saints Church in Milwaukee Aug. 18. Father Bob Stiefvater asked Massgoers to wash their hands and feet in baptismal font as the choir sang, “Create in me a clean heart.” (CNS photo/Juan C. Medina, Catholic Herald)

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Building bridges ... (continued from page 7) conversation across these boundaries that we have made throughout our country and in this place and in this city.” Father Stiefvater said God is calling us to take a look at how we communicate and with whom we communicate and how we communicate or not, “because I think when communications break down, we turn to violence and when communications are almost impossible, we divide ourselves completely into us vs. them.” Catholics are facing a “holy moment” where they are called to bridge the gaps, he said admitting it will be tough as bridges are walked upon from either side, but “God calls us in our baptism to do this.” “As we respond to God’s call to be here today, we have to nuance how we communicate with one another,” he said. “We need to go back home and take a look at those texts and phone calls and emails and decide we are going to go beyond the circle and go beyond those who like us or have unliked us and communicate across. “We at the Archdiocese of Milwaukee have a holy moment in which we are called to bridge the gaps, whether they are real or imagined in our society. We can do this. We are the ones who are called to be bridges,” he said. He urged people to step out of their comfort zones to get to know their neighbors. “We are called to truly be the local presence of Christ through us, our gathering of the church in Milwaukee,” said Father Stiefvater. At the request of Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, Father Tim Kitzke, archdiocesan vicar general for urban ministry, was the main celebrant of the Mass. Several priests concelebrated, including Father Stiefvater; Father Peter Patrick Kimani, All Saints associate pastor; Father Rafael Rodriguez, vice rector of St. Francis de Sales Seminary; and Capuchin Father Michael Bertram, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi in Milwaukee.

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Admitting the church and city are hurting, Father Stiefvater opened the Mass by inviting participants to wash their hands and face in the baptismal font. As members of the congregation processed to the font splashing water on themselves, the choir sang the words from Psalm 51, “Create in me a clean heart.” Acknowledging the diversity of the gathering, which drew participants from many of the archdiocese’s 198 parishes, Father Stiefvater said those in attendance represented the 600,000 members of the archdiocese. It had been five days since the shooting and outpouring of violence in the city, said Father Stiefvater, referring to the Aug. 13 rioting sparked by the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Sylville Smith by a Milwaukee police officer. Two evenings of rioting and protesting followed in the Sherman Park area of Milwaukee, when protesters burned six businesses causing damage expected to exceed several million dollars, according to the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive as reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aug. 17. “These five days have been for us a ‘holy ground.’ God present even in those fires, even in that the anger. even in that chaos,” he said, adding “this is a holy time for us and God has called you to be here.” Shortly before the closing prayer, Father Kitzke reminded the gathering they must springboard from prayer to action. “Let’s put our hearts and our heads and our minds together that we can. Thanks be to God for the rich tradition in social teaching our church has given to us. Now, everyone, let’s get to work,” he said. Massgoer Reine Assana, a member of Blessed Savior Parish in Milwaukee, was anxious to see that action begin. “Action after prayer. Let’s get into action, because this community is really hurting and we need to find ways to bring it together,” Assana told the Catholic Herald, a publication that serves the Catholic community in southeastern Wisconsin.

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Tarsicius

Third Century - Feast August 26 Tarsicius was likely an acolyte, a deacon or even a layman in Rome during the time of Emperor Valerian’s persecution. He was martyred while taking the Eucharist to Christian prisoners, beaten to death with sticks and stones by a mob of pagans on the Appian Way when he would not surrender the Communion he was carrying. One tradition claims he was buried in the cemetery of St. Callistus. Pope St. Damasus I suggested an early cult by describing his martyrdom in a fourth-century poem. His legend was further embellished in the 19th-century novel “Fabiola.” Tarsicius is the patron saint of first communicants, altar servers and the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament.

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Week of August 25, 2016 The Diocese of Memphis publishes obituaries provided by the individual parishes. If you have a question concerning an obit please contact the parish directly.

Keeping Lord’s Day Holy?

By Father Kenneth Doyle, Catholic News Service

Q.

I write to ask for guidelines on the Third Commandment – keeping holy the Lord’s day. I do not consider some of the things that I do to be work – cooking, for example, minor cleanups, mowing, trimming, weeding. Does the church look upon all chores as work? I find it very hard not to do some of the things that need to be done around the house. I am thankful that God did give us this commandment, for I certainly do look upon Sunday as a day of rest – to spend with family when possible and to simply enjoy the day. My husband (who is not a Catholic) is a business owner who can work from home. He is in a very challenging situation right now, without sufficient staff. On Sundays, he puts in a good six to eight hours of office work before he rests – otherwise the remainder of the week’s schedule would be overwhelming. (Chestertown, New York)

A. I credit you for your sincere desire to set Sunday aside

as a special day, which honors the fact that even the God of all creation rested on the Sabbath. You have captured the spirit of the Catechism of the Catholic Church that says, “Sunday is a time for reflection, silence, cultivation of the mind and meditation which furthers the growth of the Christian interior life” (No. 2186).

Basic household maintenance is exempted from the prohibition against “servile work” on that day; doing the dishes, preparing a meal and what you describe as “minor cleanups” are certainly permitted. A modest amount of gardening or lawn cultivation can be recreational and surely not “servile.” What the Sabbath command means to avoid is unnecessary shopping or heavy housekeeping that could be deferred. Employment needs or economic circumstances may prevent one from observing the Sabbath rest, and this the catechism envisions and exempts. Your husband’s current challenge, in my mind, fits in here. (continued in the next column)

Obituaries CRAIG A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated August 17 for Stephen A. Craig, 53, at Holy Rosary Church by Rev. James Martell. Survivors include spouse, Yolanda “Patti” Craig; and three brothers. RILEY A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated August 22 for Pat Riley, 71, at St. Paul the Apostle Church by Rev. Johnnie B. Smith, concelebrant, Rev. Benjamin J. Bradshaw. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Mary Ann Costello and Sarah Dixie Costello; son, Tommy Joseph Riley; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. SEXTON A funeral home service was conducted August 13 for Irene Teresa Sexton, 90, at Forest Hill Funeral Home by Rev. Mr. David Dierkes. Burial was at Forest Hill Memorial Park East. Survivors include brother, George T. Rouse.

I would hope, though, that his circumstance will only be temporary; while I don’t know his religious history or principles, wisely does the catechism note, “The faithful should see to it that legitimate excuses do not lead to habits prejudicial to religion, family life and health” (No. 2185). I might point out that, among American males, there can be a slavish addiction to Sunday televised sports, doing damage to the Sabbath goals of family time, reflection and rest. And finally, nowhere does your question mention Sunday Mass, which must always be the central feature of a Catholic’s Sabbath observance. For 2,000 years, followers of Jesus have come together as a family of faith to celebrate the day of Christ’s resurrection and to be nourished by His body and blood.

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Reflections on Sunday’s Readings By Sharon Perkins, Catholic News Service

August 28, Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle C. Readings: (1) Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29, Psalm 68:4-7, 10-11 (2) Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a (Gospel) Luke 14:1, 7-14                                                        The American storyteller Mark Twain is credited with the saying, “The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” Essentially, Twain is insisting that “words matter.” Sometimes examining the historical origins, or etymology, of a word can provide valuable insights into its meaning. Take the word “humility,” for example. If you trace its history far enough, you can find that it is based on the Latin word “humus,” or “earth.” To be humble is literally to be “down to earth.” Almost all of us can think of a person who, despite his celebrity or social stature, is admired because of his humility. To say of a famous personality, “She’s so down to earth!” is to pay her a compliment implying genuineness, approachability and unpretentiousness that are powerfully attractive to others. Jesus chose to emphasize the importance of humility in today’s Gospel parable at the home of one of the leading Pharisees of the town – where, oddly enough, the dinner guests were jockeying for positions of honor at the table. He highlights the paradox that such seeking of favor and prestige inevitably leads to disgrace and embarrassment, while choosing to humble oneself carries the potential for exaltation. (Although the words both spring from the same Latin root, I think I would choose “humility” over “humiliation” any day!) Jesus’ parable wasn’t only instructional – it was prescient. His own freely chosen death on the cross was the ultimate act of humility, leading not only to His own exaltation at the right hand of the Father, but to our own lifting up. In great humility lies great power, for it dismantles the walls that keep our hearts closed to love. Humility changes moralizing to loving example and mere proselytizing to authentic evangelization. (continued in the next column)

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Lectionary Readings Year C of the Sunday Cycle August 28-September 3 SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 READING 1 SIR 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11 READING 2 HEB 12:18-19, 22-24A GOSPEL LK 14:1, 7-14 MONDAY, AUGUST 29 READING 1 1 COR 2:1-5 RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102 GOSPEL MK 6:17-29 TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 READING 1 1 COR 2:10B-16 RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13AB, 13CD-14 GOSPEL LK 4:31-37 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 READING 1 1 COR 3:1-9 RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 33:12-13, 14-15, 20-21 GOSPEL LK 4:38-44 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 READING 1 1 COR 3:18-23 RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 24:1BC-2, 3-4AB, 5-6 GOSPEL LK 5:1-11 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 READING 1 1 COR 4:1-5 RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 37:3-4, 5-6, 27-28, 39-40 GOSPEL LK 5:33-39 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 READING 1 1 COR 4:6B-15 RESPONSORIAL PSALM PS 145:17-18, 19-20, 21 GOSPEL LK 6:1-5

Put another way, it’s what “folk evangelist” Johnny Cash advises in song: “Come heed me, my brothers, come heed, one and all/ Don’t brag about standing or you’ll surely fall./ You’re shining your light and shine it you should/ But you’re so heavenly minded, you’re no earthly good.”

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Charismatic Healing Mass. 7 p.m., Church of the Holy Rosary, 4851 Park Ave. Fr. Henry Ussher and Fr. Francis Chiawa will concelebrate this Healing Mass with Deacon Walt Bolton assisting. Prayer Teams will be available after Mass for those who might want prayer. This Healing Mass is for our country and all who might want prayer. Come and join in with your Praise and Worship for the needs of all. Contact Jan Courtney (662) 8930949 for any questions. The sanctity of human life: end of life issues conference. Presented by the St. John Paul II Foundation, Diocese of Nashville, Aquinas College and St. Thomas Health. 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center, 2800 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN. Registration fees are: $77 Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Administrator, General Admission; $67 Nurse, Lay Chaplain, Ethicist, Social Worker, other medical professionals; $57 Special Clergy/Religious Discounted Rate; $17 Special Student Scholarship Rate; $90 CME or CNE (6 hours); $60 Sponsor a Student Scholarship. To register and for more information go to www.convergingroads.com

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Introductory Centering Prayer retreat by the Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center and Contemplative Outreach Birmingham in Cullman, AL on September 2-4, 2016. This retreat is designed for those new to Centering Prayer, a form of Christian prayer rooted in the ancient Christian contemplative tradition. Contemplative prayer can foster a deeper intimacy with Christ through the silence and stillness. Private rooms and the ability to maintain silence are required. Registration will be from 6-7 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2016. The program ends after the noon meal on Sunday. The cost for the weekend is $245/ person for a private room; lodging, meals and linens are included. For registration information, please contact the Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center at (256) 734-8302 or by e-mail at [email protected].

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The Missionaries of Charity in Memphis Mass honoring the canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Mass will be celebrated by Msgr. Val Handwerker.10 a.m., Immaculate Conception Cathedral, 1695 Central Avenue, Memphis. Veneration of the relics will be available after Mass, and Mother Teresa and Miraculous medals will be distributed to all who attend. Catholic Medical Association Meeting. 6:30 p.m., St. Francis Hospital. Mass in the chapel, followed by supper and a talk by Dr. Al Weir. Dr. Weir is a medical oncologist and will lecture on “ Oncology in the 21st Century.” Come join with other health professionals in renewing your spirit and learning about exciting new developments in oncology. RSVP by September 4 by emailing your name and the number attending directly to [email protected] or by texting (901)609-4262. You may also register to receive monthly notifications via our website: cmamemphis.org. St. Patrick Church 150th AnniversaryWeekend Celebration. RSVP fpr the events and purchase dinner tickets through EventBrite, www.stpatrick150anniversary.eventbrite.com or rsvp to Julie Boland (901) 527-2542 by September 6. See ad in this issue on page 13 for day-by-day events. Dominican Sisters of Peace “Come and See” Vocation Discernment Retreat. Held in Columbus, Ohio for single, Catholic women, 18 to 45 years of age. For more information, please contact Sr. Pat Dual at [email protected], or call or text (614) 216-7688. To register online, go to http://www.oppeace.org/thinking-about-religiouslife/ 30th Annual Bishop’s Open Golf Tournament. Quail Ridge Golf Course, 4055 Altruria Road, Bartlett. Proceeds from the event fund scholarships to Catholic schools in the Diocese of Memphis. For more information, call the school’s office at (901) 373-1219 or go to www.bishopsopen. org. Ministry to the Sick 40th Anniversary. Celebrant: Most Reverend J. Terry Steib, SVD, D.D., Bishop of Memphis in Tennessee. Potluck reception immediately following in the St. Louis Church Clunan Center. For more information call (901) 373-1237 or (901) 373-1224 or email pam.ray@ cc.cdom.org.

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You and your family are invited to the Ministry to the Sick 40th Anniversary Mass of thanksgiving St. Louis Church, 203 S. White Station Memphis, TN 38117 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 17, 2016 Celebrant

Most Rev. Bishop J. Terry Steib, SVD, DD Bishop of Memphis in TN Pot Luck reception immediately following, Clunan Center For more information call any of the number below 373-1237 or 373-1224 or email: [email protected]

Year of Mercy year-end challenge: Invite Jesus to our garage sales.

During the Year of Mercy, Catholic Charities of West Tennessee hosted several “Come and See: Sharing Love-Giving Voice” opportunities designed to help us develop a more mature understanding of the Corporal Works of Mercy. Here is another way to grow. It’s that time of the year again when we clean out garages, attics, closets and cabinets. We are organizing our “stuff” switching from summer to winter. Garage Sale signs will be popping up in our neighborhoods. All of us are familiar with the “garage sale” mentality: 

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We set aside items that no longer matter to us to be sold at the garage sale. o The items are either too big, too small, stained, out of date, slightly broken or just no longer useful to us. We can either share our “stuff” with a friend’s garage sale or have our own sale. We make some money, and anything that is leftover (does not sell) goes to charity – the poor and vulnerable. From the “get-go” those who are poor and vulnerable are destined to have the leftovers.

It is also that time of year when the Year of Mercy is quickly rolling to a close on November 20. Pope Francis opened the year by encouraging all of us to live the

Corporal Works of Mercy. How about finishing the year by challenging ourselves and each other to give what matters vs. our leftovers to those who are poor and vulnerable?  From the “get-go”, plan to give our best to those who are poor and vulnerable.  Set aside something that really matters to us to give to charity or to put in our own garage sale.  If we do have a garage sale, we give the proceeds to charity.  Teach our children to model our behavior about giving the best to those who are poor.

If Jesus visited our garage sale, we would choose our best for him.

“Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matt 25:40

Kudos to St. Brigid’s Church for hosting their Year of Mercy Garage Sale on October 15. All proceeds will go to Catholic Charities of West Tennessee. For information contact: Carol Bigam at [email protected].

For information about “Come & See” activities please contact Therese Gustaitis at 901.722.4794 or [email protected].

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March Class Series Begins Tuesday, September 6 - 6:30 p.m. Catholic Center - Pre-Registration Required Register online at www.cdom.org or call (901) 373-1285. Next class series begins Saturday, October 8, 10 a.m.

In order to prevent abuse and the devastating consequences for all involved, the Diocese of Memphis is providing information for anyone who needs help. Tennessee Child Abuse Hot Line 1-877-237-0004

Where to get help in the Diocese of Memphis: Shari Lee, LCSW, DCSW - Victim Assistance Coordinator (901) 652-4066 or Dr. Jim Latta, Office of Child and Youth Protection and Professional Responsibility (901) 652-4353

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The Catholic Diocese of Memphis does not tolerate child abuse. Anyone who suspects child abuse is occurring needs to call the Abuse Hotline and diocesan Human Resources. Trained case managers respond 24/7 when you call the Hotline. You will be asked for the victim’s name, addresses and names of family members. You will need to describe the situation, victim’s condition, and any information reported by the victim about abuse. Please also notify the Catholic Diocese of Memphis Human Resources.

Abuse Hotline 1-877-237-0004 Catholic Diocese Human Resources 1-901-373-1257 For non-emergencies, report online at https://apps.tn.gov/carat/.

CHURCH TOURS St. Peter Church 190 Adams Avenue at Third Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 527-8282 Founded 1840 – Dominican Friars www.stpeterchurch.org Free tours of the church are offered the first Saturday of the month (1-4 p.m.), and upon request. For information/ to schedule tours call Jane Scharding Smedley (901) 5278282, ext. 15. Tours for school groups provide a wider architectural scope, Tennessee history, and references to the neighboring Magevney House, Shelby County Courthouse, as well as the church and its St. Martin de Porres Shrine Chapel. To arrange a school tour: (901) 484-2330.

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Ireland abortion ...

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Its next three years of activity are intended to pilot strategies to “stem, mitigate and reverse the tide of fetal personhood laws and constitutional amendments” and to generate “a robust set of organizations advancing and defending sexual and reproductive rights and injecting new thinking/strategy into the field.” A spokesperson for the Open Society Foundations did not comment on the specific document, but told CNA that a number of internal documents were published “after being removed from an online community that served as a resource for our staff, board members, and partners across the world.” “In some cases, the materials reflect big-picture strategies over several years from within the Open Society Foundations network, which supports human rights and the rule of law in more than 100 countries around the world. “The Open Society Foundations work in many countries to promote full and equal rights for women, including sexual and reproductive autonomy,” the spokesperson continued, characterizing the incident as an apparent symptom of “an aggressive crackdown on civil society and human rights activists that is taking place globally.” “We stand by our work and are proud to support all our grantees,” the spokesperson said. The alleged strategy document appears to provide a window on the foundations’ other funded projects and its larger goals. It pledges support for the Mexican pro-abortion group El Grupo de Información en Reproducción Elegida (GIRE). It acknowledges current support for the International Women’s Health Coalition, the Center for Reproductive Rights, National Advocates for Pregnant Women, and Women on Web. It plans to fund the Center for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria in South Africa, citing the work of academic Charles Ngwena on the subject of reproductive rights and the law. It aims to encourage a partnership between this center and the Open Society Initiative of Southern Africa spinoff the Southern Africa Litigation Center to provide internship or fellowship placement for students. The document criticizes large donors in women’s rights like the Gates Foundation, the U.S. government, and a number of corporations for allegedly focusing on “individual empowerment” that serves development goals. “The handful of donors that do support structural transformation of political and economic systems have comparatively fewer resources,” the document says.

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According to the document, the Women’s Rights Program characterizes itself as “a small program in a foundation that encourages risk taking and backing new issues, actors, and strategies.” “Our distinctive role is to take on the controversial issues avoided by other larger donors, particularly on women’s sexuality and reproduction,” it says. The document says the program is different from most donors because it can work with “a network of locally-staffed foundations in over 40 countries and seven regions” that has “a deep knowledge of local context, opportunities, and frontline actors.” The Open Society Foundations’ network allows the program “to make cross-country/regional connectionism,” it says. The alleged strategy document also has other focuses of concern, such as maternal mortality, the treatment of pregnant women, child marriage, violence, access to economic resources and drug policy. In addition to the theme of “sexual and reproductive rights,” the strategy also includes goals like economic justice and the strengthening of women’s rights organizations and movements. However, these goals are linked to abortion advocacy. “We see these goals as interconnected, because in order for women to take their full place as citizens, they must be able to control their bodies, have a level of economic security that enables public participation, and have the ability to advocate for themselves,” the document says. The foundations’ supported feminist groups include the FRIDA fund and the Mexico-based El Closet de Sor Juana. Its Eurasia Program also targets Eastern Europe, the South Caucuses and Central Asia. The goal of the 2016-2019 funding period is to “develop or deepen national level strategies pushing for accountability in commitments to women’s rights,” to develop a “deeper bench” of women’s rights organizations that can undertake efforts on the national level; and to identify “a new generation of leaders to infuse energy into the field while building on the success of the past,” according to the leaked document.

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Confession ... (continued from page 3) “With these measures, the vast majority of the faithful can resolve the problem of shame,” Father Fortea said. But for those “truly very rare” cases where shame is still a major obstacle, even with anonymous confessionals, additional steps can be taken. In these instances of extreme shame, the person can “make an anonymous phone call to a priest in the city and tell him about this problem.” Confession itself cannot take place over the phone, but “in many cases, the phone conversation will be enough so the penitent can get up his confidence and can approach the kind of above-mentioned confessional.” If the penitent still finds that the shame of mentioning his sins is too great to bear, he can arrange for a written confession with the priest. Father Fortea said that in several of the confessionals in his city of Alcalá de Henares, Spain, “it’s possible for the penitent to move the screen slightly, just a fraction of an inch, and slip in a piece of paper.” He offered guidelines for such written confessions: they should generally not be longer than one page, sins should be written “in a clear and concise manner,” or if possible, should be typed for clarity in reading. “The priest will give his counsel, the penance and absolution without needing to bring up any questions for the penitent. In this case asking questions would be counterproductive,” he reflected. While the general rule is that confession should be vocal, it can be done through writing in some cases, the priest said. He noted that those who are deaf or mute have always been permitted to make written confessions. And in the case of insurmountable shame, this would also be licit, he said. “A psychological inability can be just as real as a physical one.”

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laity of the Memphis Diocese in the next several months. I want to express my deepest gratitude and thanks to my predecessor Bishop J. Terry Steib for his warm and generous welcome of me to the Diocese of Memphis, and I laud him for his incredible Episcopal ministry for over 23 years. I look forward to his continued presence as a blessing in our diocese for many more years.” As Bishop Steib begins his retirement, he leaves behind a legacy of activity which began with his installation on May 5, 1993. When asked about his tenure as the Ordinary of the Diocese, Bishop Steib said, “It has been a blessing for me to serve the people of the Catholic Diocese of Memphis in Tennessee. Following our mission to proclaim the Good News spiritually, educationally and socially, we have expanded the role of the Church in its evangelization efforts. We have praised and worshiped our God together; we have made education in the faith a priority for our children and adults; we have been good Samaritans in the ‘Land between the Rivers’ in our service to the less fortunate among us. It has been such a blessing to see the miracles happening and the blessings received. I pray the people of this diocese will continue in their spiritual journey saying, “God is good all the time, and all the time God is good.” The installation ceremony for Bishop Holley will be held at the Cook Convention Center on October 19, 2016, at 2 p.m.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES CATHOLIC SCHOOLS 4th – 6th ENGLISH & LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER Resurrection Catholic School A Jubilee School - has an opening for a 4th – 6th English & Language Arts Teacher. Applicants must have a current teaching license or equivalent and a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. Teaching experience in the field of Language Arts is preferred but not required. Please send a resume to: Director of Human Resources, 5825 Shelby Oaks Dr., Memphis, TN 38134.

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Father Ben Bradshaw

Week of August 25, 2016 Topics: Sexual Love Pornography Marriage Family

MEMPHIS

WIND SYMPHONY

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Presents

Children’s Concert featuring

Peter & the Wolf

Sexual intimacy is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift to God. Speakers: Father Ben Bradshaw, STL - Deacon Chip Jones - Deacon Jeff Drzycimski Tiffany Leeper, MA - Joan Thomas, RN, PhD - Amy Weirich, District Attorney Mondays, November 7, 14, 21, 2016 Reception 6 p.m., Presentations 6:30-8:30 p.m. Resurrection Catholic Church 5475 Newberry Avenue, Memphis, TN Register online www.resurrectionmemphis.com or by calling the Church office (901) 794-8970. Audience: Teens and older. DVDs will be available for purchase. No child care provided.

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