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Issue of July 29, 2012 – August 11, 2012 The following items are condensed. For the complete articles, please read the print edition of The Catholic New World. To subscribe, call (312) 534-7777.
News Update
New ramp at Epiphany:
Fr. Daniel Long, pastor of Epiphany Parish, 2524 Keeler Ave., waves to parishioners while trying out the new ramp down to the hall with Cardinal George and Father Dan Flenns following a blessing and ceremonial ribbon cutting of their newly constructed handicap ramp on July 20. Bishop Alberto Rojas participated in the dedication. Karen Callaway/Catholic New World
Carmen Gutierrez assists her mother Flavia Marquez in cutting a ribbon to one of the accessibility ramp entrances during a dedication at Epiphany Parish. Cardinal George and Bishop Alberto Rojas joined parishioners at the parish on 2524 Keeler Ave. for a blessing and ceremonial ribbon cutting of their newly constructed ramp on July 20. Karen Callaway/Catholic New World
Cardinal George and Bishop Alberto Rojas joined parishioners at Epiphany Parish, 2524 Keeler Ave. for a blessing and ceremonial ribbon cutting of their newly constructed handicap ramp on July 20. Karen Callaway/Catholic New World
Fr. Dan Flenns and Cardinal George look on as Bishop Alberto Rojas makes his way up the ramp to the church to sprinkle water. They joined parishioners at Epiphany Parish, 2524 Keeler Ave. for a blessing and ceremonial ribbon cutting of their newly constructed handicap ramp on July 20. Karen Callaway/Catholic New World
Shelley Sandow of the Retirement Research Foundation and Cardinal George share a laugh following the ribbon cutting of one of the entrance ramps. Cardinal George and Bishop Alberto Rojas joined parishioners at Epiphany Parish, 2524 Keeler Ave. for a blessing and ceremonial ribbon cutting of their newly constructed handicap ramp at on July 20. Karen Callaway/Catholic New World
Cardinal George unveiled a sign displaying"Let us go up to the House of the Lord" during the ceromony. Cardinal George and Bishop Alberto Rojas joined parishioners at Epiphany Parish, 2524 Keeler Ave. for a blessing and ceremonial ribbon cutting of their newly constructed handicap ramp at on July 20. Karen Callaway/Catholic New World
The new ramp invites parishioners with disabilities up to the main floor of the church and down to the lower level for receptions and meetings. Cardinal George and Bishop Alberto Rojas joined parishioners at Epiphany Parish, 2524 Keeler Ave. for a blessing and ceremonial ribbon cutting of their newly constructed handicap ramp at on July 20. Karen Callaway/Catholic New World
Scripture school starting this fall
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the Bible from the basics onward? The Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry invites you to participate in the Chicago Catholic Scripture School.
This four-year comprehensive approach to Scripture study is ideal for Catholic adults. No prerequisite Bible classes are required. The entire Bible is covered over the four-year program. Lectures are complemented by student discussion.
Basic Scripture study classes begin in September: Tuesdays, Sept. 11- May 21, 7-10 p.m. at St. Julie Billiart Parish in Tinley Park and Saturdays (bimonthly) Sept. 8-May 18, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Cardinal Meyer Center, 3525 S. Lake Park Ave.
For more information, visit www.catechesis-chicago.org/ccss; or email pmalinowski@archchicago. org.
Mass intentions
Are you looking to have a Mass said for someone or for some intention? The archdiocese's Office for Mission Education and Animation offers Mass intentions on behalf of priests in developing countries. The donation is $5 for each Mass.
For priests in many developing countries Mass intentions are their only source of income. They not only use the funds for their needs, but often for the needs of people or projects in their parishes.
The office also offers enrollment in the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. An annual individual membership is available for a donation of $10 per year and an annual family membership is $20 per year. Enrollees are remembered in 15,000 Masses celebrated in mission countries each year and share in a daily Mass celebrated in Vatican City. These benefits continue in perpetuity.
For more information, call (312) 534-3322 or visit missions.archchicago.org.
News Digest
Vatican passes first test against finance crimes
As the Vatican continues working to comply with international standards against money laundering and financing terrorism, it still needs to beef up internal inspection and supervisory powers, said a long-awaited report by European finance experts.
Overall, the Vatican met nine out of 16 "key and core" recommendations, thereby passing its first major test in an effort to become more financially transparent and compliant with international norms.
Tax exempt? Just try proving it through IRS system
It might seem like there's an electronic database for everything, but if someone is trying to prove the tax-exempt status of a nonprofit organization such as a religious charity or school, the process is substantially lower-tech and not necessarily easily searchable. On top of that, the system is fraught with potential pitfalls for organizations that try to maneuver through the regulations for the tax status known as 501(c)(3), such as in an effort to provide donors with full disclosure about their charitable status.
