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A NEWSLETTER FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI

January 9, 2013

A DIGITAL NEWSLETTER FOR

THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI

Published each Wednesday by The Catholic Telegraph and the Office of Communications at Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Publisher - Most Rev. Dennis M. SchnurrEditor - Stephen A. TrosleyDirector of CommunicationsDan AndriaccoSend submissions to strosley@catholiccincinnati.org and dandriacco@catholiccincinnati.org

Online Evangelism

“Catholics Come Home” 7-week longdialogue on “Being Catholic” blog During the next 7 weeks the Archdiocesan blog, “Being Catholic” we will be hosting an on-line discussion of the Rediscover Catholicism Book Study that many parishes in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are hosting in the new year. Sean Ater, Assistant Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, said each session asks multiple questions based on Chapters from Rediscover Catholicism and from videos either from Catholics Come Home or from Matthew Kelly’s talk “The 7 Pillars of Catholic Spirituality.” Ater said those interested may join the discussion by adding their comments on any of the following questions: What was one thing that struck you from this video about the Catholic Church? Describe the moment in your life when you most enjoyed being Catholic This is a very hopeful book, and yet the author is not afraid to confront the very

real challenges we face as a Church at this moment in history. As you reflect on the future of Catholicism: What are you most concerned about? What are you most hopeful about? In what ways is God calling you to a bigger future at this time in your life? What makes you proud to be a Catholic today?Ater said to prepare for next week’s discussion, participants should read: Rediscover Catholicism : Part One (chapters One through Five); Let your family and friends know they can request a free copy of Rediscover Catholicism by visiting DynamicCatholic.com. Please start using your Prayer Card and you Mass Journal (Free from Dynamic Catholic(This Study Guide is a revision of the free Study Guide found on DynamicCatholic.com)

Around the Archdiocese

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Retrouvaille is a Catholic-endorsed, confidential program open to all faiths. It offers a chance to rediscover yourself and your spouse. It is for couples who have experienced a breakdown in communication, becoming unloving and uncaring, thinking of separation or divorce, or who are separated. The next program will begin the weekend of Jan. 11, 12, and 13. For further information and registration, call 513-398-3137 or 800-470-2230 or visit the website at http://www.retrouvaille.org.

Friends of Jesus a group for adults (18 years of age or older) with developmental disabilities. This group’s focus is primarily for support, prayer and socializing. The January gathering is from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at All Saints Parish. At this meeting we will meet the Catholic Clowns Snuggy and Starlite. New members are always welcome but need to register first with Jane Callan prior to attending. Also, please RSVP to Jane at 513-793-3546. Get new ideas, gain motivation and build confidence through the Catholic Charities and Immaculate Heart of Mary Job Loss Support Group. The group, open to all interested job seekers, meets every other Wednesday. Come to as many or few of the sessions as you like. The group will next meet on Jan. 16 at Immaculate Heart of Mary (Lourdes Room), 7820 Beechmont Avenue, Anderson Township. Each session runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more information contact Sandy Keiser at Catholic Charities, 513-241-7745 or skeiser@catholiccharitiesswo.org. Fr. Angelo Anthony, C.PP.S., pastor of the Downtown Dayton pastoral region (St. Joseph, Holy Trinity and Emmanuel parishes), will teach on “Healing and the Precious Blood of Jesus” at the quarterly meeting of the CREDO (Catholics in Renewal Evangelization, Dayton, Ohio) apostolate, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at St. Joseph Church in Dayton. The evening will include Catholic charismatic prayer, praise, discipleship, and music. Come pray for peace, healing and unity within this Octave of Christian unity. All are welcome. Country singer Collin Raye will be coming to St. Christopher Catholic Church in Vandalia at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, to host a Concert for Life in conjunction with the Life Resource Centre. Tickets are $32 each and can be purchased through i-tickets or by calling 800- 965-9324. All proceeds benefit the outreach programs of the Life Resource Centre. Fr. Earl Fernandes, dean of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, will speak on “Exorcisms in the Church,” 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at Holy Angels Church in Sidney. There will be free child care available.

Mount St. Mary’s Seminary will hold its annual Vocation Night on Wednesday, Jan. 23, beginning with Mass at 5:15 p.m. and including social time and dinner with the seminarians prior to a short presentation on life in the seminary. Any men, college age or older, who are interested in exploring the possibility of the priesthood should contact Fr. Kyle Schnippel in the Vocation Office at 513-421-3131 ext. 2890. Fr. Tim Schehr will speak at Our Lady of Lourdes Trinity Hall in Westwood from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 and 31. He will discuss the Book of Job and explore Job’s faith as we continue looking at our own faith during this “Year of Faith,” Bring your Bible. Pre-registration is requested in case of cancellation due to weather. There is no fee. Call Carol Greulich at 513-347-2646 or email, cgreulich@lourdes.org. Catholic Charities is offering a workshop on “Discipline Strategies for Raising Responsible Children.” It will teach developmentally appropriate strategies that foster responsibility, ways to change parental behavior that will impact how a child responds, and the importance of consistency and follow-through. The workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in Fairfield. The fee is $15 per person. For more information, contact Sandy Keiser at 513-241-7745 or skeiser@catholiccharitiesswo.org. Auxiliary Bishop Joe Binzer will be the featured speaker at a men’s day of reflection, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Church of the Transfiguration in West Milton. The day will include three talks (on service, sacrifice and suffering, and sacraments of salvation), a box lunch, confession, and procession and Mass. The cost is $20 per person, $30 for an

adult and son(s). To register, call 937-698-4520.

Come meet Mary Beth and Adakole Iduh as we spend a day talking about ways we can nurture families in the United States and around the world. The Catholic Relief Services Committee of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the University of Dayton are partners in bringing you people-to-people connections with issues that challenge our brothers and sisters here and around the globe Saturday, Feb. 2, at Kennedy Union at UD. fBrochure is at http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/socialaction where you can find more information about the conference, a brochure, and registration. Or call 937-224-3026 or email csadayton@catholiccincinnati.org

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Our Catholic World

Catholic universities set MLK eventsXavier, University of Dayton announce events, activities to honor civil rights leader

Xavier University plans a week of events to celebrate the birthday of civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King. Events are free and open to the public, except where noted. Co-sponsored by Xavier’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, Office of Student Involvement, Center for Interfaith Community Engagement, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Career Services Center and Black Student Association. Jan. 21 10:00 a.m. Breakfast and Dialogue: The True Meaning of the Dream GALLAGHER STUDENT CENTER 214 We will discuss clips from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Man of Peace In a time of War Documentary. 12:00 p.m. Inauguration 2013 GALLAGHER STUDENT CENTER 280 Jan. 22 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Exemplary Leadership Practices of Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr. GALLAGHER STUDENT CENTER 280 What is your Dream? Drop by to Learn about the leadership practices of Dr. Martin Luther King. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Breaking the Silence: Wall of Expression GALLAGHER STUDENT CENTER 1st FLOOR Address and diffuse the multitude of civil injustices prevalent today. 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Breaking the Silence: Discussing The Wall GALLAGHER STUDENT CENTER 214 Dialogue about injustice, discrimination and civil liberties.Jan. 23 6:00 p.m. BSA Presents: Our Friend Martin CONATON LEARNING COMMONS KENNEDY AUDITORIUMThis is the story of a black teenager named Miles, who has to go on a class field trip to the museum of learning what Martin Luther King Jr. did for humanity; he thinks that he’d rather play baseball. But the trip turns into an exciting adventure when he and his best friend, Randy, are sent back in time meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at several points during his life. Jan. 24 5:00 p.m. Troop 1500 GALLAGHER STUDENT CENTER CLOCK TOWER LOUNGE Troop 1500 unites daughters with mothers who are serving time for serious crimes, giving them a chance to rebuild their broken bonds. Join us in dialogue as we explore Dr. Martin Luther King’s views on social justice issues surrounding women and girls.Jan. 25 TICKETS $5.00 7:00 p.m. THE LADIES OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC., RHO PSI CHAPTER PRESENT: Ivy Prince Boyz II Men: Evolution of a Gentleman. GALLAGHER STUDENT CENTER THEATER The Ivy Prince is a pageant that showcases the talents and contributions of the male students on campus.

The University of Dayton plans a week of events to celebrate the birthday of civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. beginning Tuesday, Jan. 15. Events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit "University of Dayton MLK Celebration" on Facebook and follow @UD_MLK on Twitter.Jan. 1511 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kennedy Union Torch LoungeCelebration and Kick-Off Table: Stop by the birthday party for the Rev. King.Jan. 1611 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kennedy Union Torch LoungeFaculty panel: A faculty panel will discuss their experiences with the Rev. King's work and legacy in their own work. The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion is sponsoring this event. Call 937-229-4073 for more information.Jan. 1711 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kennedy Union Torch LoungeKing's Dream, Chaminade's Vision, Your Future: A panel discussion comparing the Marianist family and the Rev. King's visions. The Society of Mary and the Office of Multicultural Affairs are sponsoring the event. Call 937-229-3634 for more information.Jan. 189 a.m. to 11 p.m. ArtStreet"Solidarity: A Day of Words, A Night of Art for Dr. King," ArtStreet. Presented by ArtStreet and the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

• UD Speaks, all day, ArtStreet Studio E. Create posters influenced by the words and imagery of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Paint and poster board will be provided to design an inspired message that will be staked into the Humanities lawn along with other campus and community members' art, creating a collage of original art work.

• A Night in '63 Vinyl Party, 6-8 p.m., ArtStreet Studio D. Dance and groove to the vinyl sounds from the civil rights era including music from Stax Records (Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes) and Motown (Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin). The University's spoken word organization, UKURI, will perform pieces influenced by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company will showcase a very intimate dance piece for this special evening.

• 4 Little Girls Film Screening, 8 p.m., ArtStreet Studio B. Spike Lee's powerful documentary about the notorious bombing of an African-American church in 1963. Hosted by associate professor of religious studies Cecilia Moore.

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Congressmen announce March for Life reception in WashingtonA March for Life, Washington DC, Constituent Reception, co-hosted by Congressman Steve Chabot and Congressman Brad Wenstrup for March for Life participants, January 25th, 12-5 p.m., Rayburn Office Buiilding, Room 2200, Washington, DC. Chik-fil-A refreshments provided; all welcome. (202/225-3164)

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Roesch LibraryDocumentary film: Citizen King: Using the personal recollections, diaries, letters and eyewitness accounts of friends, family, journalists, law enforcement officers and historians, this film brings fresh insights to the Rev. King's journey, his leadership and his remarkable impact.Jan. 219:30 a.m. Drew Health Center, 1323 West Third Street, downtown DaytonMLK Memorial March and Rally: The University will join the city of Dayton's annual community march to the Dayton Convention Center. Visit http://www.mlkdayton.org for more information.Jan. 227:30 a.m. Kennedy Union Ballroom *Reservation requiredMLK breakfast: Join the campus in celebrating the life and legacy of the Rev. King. The keynote speaker is Bro. Ray Fitz, S.M., former University of Dayton president and current Ferree Professor of Social Justice for the Fitz Center for Leadership in Community. The Office of Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring the event. Call 937-229-3634 for information.Noon to 2 p.m. Science Center 114 and 114B

From the March to the Movement – Open Forum: Participants are invited to engage in idea-sharing and dialogue on how to continue the Rev. King's vision in their personal, professional and academic lives. The Office of Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring the event.7:30 p.m. RecPlexAnnual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Address – Eboo Patel: Founder and executive director of the Interfaith Youth Core, Eboo Patel will keynote the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. He's written Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim, the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation. In The Washington Post's "The Faith Divide" blog, Patel considers the religious events and issues that bring people together or drive them apart. A book signing will follow. Part of the University of Dayton Speaker Series. Contact udss@udayton.edu for more information.Jan. 2310:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Science Center 114 and 114BNow What? MLK Closing events: Engaging campus from the Greek sorority and fraternity, community organization and alumni perspectives on the impact of the civil rights movement. The Office of Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring the event.

Our Catholic World

It’s National Migration Week 2013 through January12 with a primary theme of “We are Strangers No Longer: Our Journey of Hope Continues.” This year's National Migration Week observance and theme commemorate the 10th anniversary of the historic joint pastoral letter of the United States and Mexico bishops conference. This theme reminds us of our responsibility as Catholics to help newcomers integrate in ways that are respectful, culturally sensitive and responsive to social needs, and of the ongoing need for comprehensive and compassionate immigration reform. For more information see:

Ways to mark National Migration Week 2013

Mrs. Linda Wolff, fifth-grade teacher at St. Antoninus parish, says her school is sharing her excitment for winning the iPad Mini awarded by the Archdiocesan office of Evangelization and Catechesis Year of Faith Giveaway. The Giveaway was hosted in conjunction with the A.C.E. Project to help broaden its on-line audience, according to Sean Ater, Assistant Director of Evangelization and Catechesis. The online and social media tools are all being used to enhance the Catholics Come Home Commercial Campaign, and the Parish Book Program, which successfully distributed over 100,000 books throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati this Christmas. “We feel that our on-line presence is as important in our evangelization strategy as our other efforts,” Ater said. “The iPad Mini Giveaway was meant to encourage people to engage and connect with us on-line.”The Giveaway attracted more than 2,000 entries and increased subscribers on the blog and social media sites and contributed to a rise in on-line engagement – comments on the blog, interaction on Twitter and Facebook.

St. Antoninus teacher wins archdiocesan iPad contest

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