Dec. 13, 1991 by Catholic News Herald

TIIH 13dVHD n

0£6£ 93 Ayv^eil N0S1IM

NCI1D311O0

tZOOO-801

>ATHOLIC

News & Herald Volume

Serving Catholics in Western North Carolina in the Diocese of Charlotte

[Deck The

Number

December

•

1991

13,

Father Jenco Says Terry Anderson

Halls...

'Healthy And Holy' After Release WASHINGTON

(CNS)

— Former

the priest said he

lic,"

had been blindfolded

hostage Servite Father Lawrence Martin

Jenco said seeing freed hostage Terry Ander-

Anderson for a long time before the two were allowed to meet. "We had heard each other's voices but

son reminded him that "man with so

come

much

able to cope

pain and suffering and

still

out healthy and holy."

still

know who each

didn't

Watching Anderson on television as he addressed reporters on his first day of freedom "was fun," said Father Jenco. "It made me remember how bullish Terry was" when the two were confined to the same room. "He would pound (on the walls) and demand a radio. The vibrancy and tenaciousness are

a separate cubicle in the same room as

there," said Father

Jenco

a Dec. 5 telephone interview. Father Jenco spoke with Catholic News

Service a day after Anderson emerged after

they finally

other was.

When

lifted the blindfolds, the first

thing Terry asked was that

hear his confes-

sion," said Father Jenco.

said he,

Anderson and

the other

hostages with them prayed frequently.

The

priest said Scripture says to

"pray

behind closed doors, to pray with others, Lord, to be forgiving

—

and wait for the those were the

elements of prayer that

all

of us got caught

you

that

are to be patient

in."

six and a half years of captivity in Lebanon and was handed over to U.S. officials,

ending a long hostage ordeal for himself, his family and the United States.

Anderson, 44, the longest-held West-

hostage and the

last

American held

Lebanon, was chief Middle East correspondent for the Associated Press.

Anderson was the released in three days.

A handmade Advent wreath which adorns the wall of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Charlotte. (See story on Page 2)

third U.S. hostage

The

others were

Joseph Cicippio and Alarm Steen.

Meeting with reporters after his reAnderson was asked what kept him

lease,

going

St Gabriel Wins Another Round

all

those years.

"My companions. I was lucky enough to have other people with me most of the time," he said. "My faith. Stubbornness, I guess."

Dispute Over Construction Project By

CAROL HAZARD

think you haven't got it, and you get through

Associate Editor

CHARLOTTE

—

St.

the day.

Gabriel

won the

round in a legal entanglement with

latest

residents living near the parish over plans to

build a

community center on

"You just do what you have to do. You wake up every day and you summon up the energy from somewhere, even when you

13-acres of

church property on Providence Road.

A neighbor's request for a temporary was denied Dec. 4 by Judge Robert Burroughs. The order was sought by Brookridge Lane resident Gary Cox on behalf of the Greentree Neighborrestraining order

hood Association.

And you do

away from the neighborhood property line. The plans have been reviewed and approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. They also won

day," said Anderson.

unanimous approval Nov. 26 by the Charlotte Zoning Board. During an earlier proceeding, a temporary restraining order granted in late October was lifted a week

last

later.

said.

day

after

day

after

vices

program

was taken

director in Beirut

hostage, said

Terry Anderson waves following his release

Dec. 4 after more than six years as a hostage

Father Jenco, a Catholic Relief Ser-

Lebanon.

Anderson was the

person he saw before he was freed in

With Anderson's release, "that part of our lives is over. The waiting is over," he Calling Anderson a "recovering Catho-

week.

Residents fear the $4 million center,

"Complaint prayers were important.

We learned not to be ashamed of complaining to God," he said. at one point during Anderson fashioned rosaries for himself and fellow hostages out of string. He said there were times when the hostages would get on each others' nerves. "It came to a point where you wished you were alone. But there was no privacy," he

Father Jenco said

said.

School, will be disruptive to the neighbor-

With

hood. The church says the expansion will be

are very pleased with the deci-

"We

what we asked the court to do." latest win for the church,

had

tion

which,

granted,

law

was

The hearing

Holiday Schedule

figuration

changed the conof the building and moved it

that

we bi-

weekly publication over the Christmas holiday.We will publish the Dec. 20 issue but there will be no issue Dec. 27.

said.

and closeness of the 79,000-square-

foot building, the parish

wish to remind our readers

will follow a holiday schedule

In response to residents ' concerns about

noise

negotiating

that construction v/iU result in irreparable

stopped by the court, he

who

on behalf of the hostages, later was taken hostage himself. He was freed Nov. 18.

was scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 12, For the injunction to be granted, Cox must show a reasonable chance of winning the law suit, said Lucey. He must also show loss if not

difficult.

Waite, Anglican Church envoy

That

could take a couple of months or as much as a year and a half, said Lucey.

and was go-

was very

a cake that said "Happy Birthday, Jesus."

would block con-

suit is litigated.

Later he said the guards brought them

seeking a preliminary injunc-

faltered with negotiations

We tried to sing Christmas carols."

neighbor, taking the next step in

struction until the

BBC (British We heard Terry Waite

listened to the

ing back to London.

the battle is not over.

all

Broadcasting Corp.).

Despite the

The

Christmas he spent as a

hostage.

sion," said Dick Lucey, diocesan legal coun-

the process,

the holidays approaching, the

priest recalled the

a constructive influence.

sel. "It's

Reuters)

the ordeal

which will be used to expand enrollment from 385 to 535 students at St. Gabriel's

"We

(CNS photo from

when he

1986.

Bulldo2ers were busy grading the property last

Construction work proceeds on a community center at

of the parish

try to

block

through court action.

St.

Gabriel in Charlotte as

Photo by

some neighbors

JOANN KEANE

The

first

issue after Christmas will be

published Jan.

1992.

News

ursolic

December

Herald

13, 19?

Catholic Relief Services Holds

Special Holiday Giving Program NEW YORK — The sound of gun- of CRS. "This year began with mov the

fire

drew closer

as the family hurriedly

prepared to leave home. They hadn't planned for such a day to come, as they prepared to flee from harm's way. Now,

out of northern Iraq; as

were leaving, they did not know where they would find safety, or how they would survive. The time: Today.

year draws to a close, nearly half million people have been displaced t

as they

The

place: Northern Iraq, Croatia,

Father Frank O'Rourke, rector of

St. Patrick's

that will

Cathedral in Charlotte, does a

little

cleaning

adorn the cathedral's Advent wreath.

Photo by

JOANN KEANE

Handmade Advent Wreath By JOANN

KEANE

Associate Editor

CHARLOTTE — The

much an annual main-

Though she wouldn't make it herself, she would instruct Father O'Rourke; guiding him

stay as the season itself; visual remind-

through the process of shaping old news-

Advent wreaths

the diocese are as

presence of

churches throughout

ers as the faithful gather in preparation

coming of Christ. Wreaths vary in size and

for the

in the descriptive

middle

now as tl

conflict in Croatia."

In this Christmas season, as we pr pare to celebrate the coming of Chris is remembering those people provides assistance to throughout tl world with a special "Circle the Wor

With Love" program. Through this pn gram, CRS raises funds and draws d nors closer to the people served.

With its "Circle the World Wi; Love" mailing, CRS sends two Chris

mas

and asks donors and return tl other with their name or that of someoi special inscribed on the back. The orn; tree ornaments,

hang one on

ment

office

where

to see.

their tree

then sent to a

It is

CRS

oversei

will be displayed for

a symbolic

way of circlir

the world with love.

This year alone, fighting in Kuwait, Iraq, Yugoslavia and Somalia has forced

To become involved in this speci Christmas program, please send yoi

hundreds of thousands to flee their home. "This year has been one filled with natural and man-made disasters," says

gift to

Lawrence Pezzullo, executive

Telephone contributions can be mac be calling 1-800-SEND HOPE.

director

World With Love

"Circle the

Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Be 17220, Baltimore, Md. 21279-030

The results were stunning. The mache family rivals works sold

papier

in specialty shops,

with specialty prices.

wreath

stands fully unfolded on Christmas day.

Lavender and pink candles transformed to the white candles symbolic of the

lies the

sit flat

to the wall; in three-dimen-

sional splendor, with a span

some four

alive

The presence of

;

the

and well on the cathedral

birth of Christ.

season

wall.

feet wide.

the first

Sunday of Advent,

basic frame goes up.

the

simple ring of

The crux of the wreath

green.

truly a

parish project.

Sister

Named

Community

.-.

Life

:•

Four years ago, parishioners were in the remnants of artificial trees. These broken fragments of Christmases past were woven together to form a perfect circle. Together with the candles of the season, it is a symbol

Joseph Edelen, a Daughter of Charity, has joined the Diocese of Charlotte as

of parish unity. The recycled greenery

parish area coordinator for

from many families form the core of the

life in

asked to bring

Post

greenery, holly, and ribbon garnish the year, subtle differences

grace the wreath, adding a new and unique quality to the wreath, until the church bells usher in Midnight Mass, and the wreath, adorned in simplistic elegance, stands completed in anticipation of the celebration of the birth

At the center of the completed wreath is the Holy Family. From a distance, they look like gold lame figures; Mary and Joseph holding the baby Jesus. The figures, in actuality are papier figures, created

mache

St. Patrick's rector,

Father Frank O'Rourke.

—

Sister

Anne

community

newly created

community life activities. "We're testing the concept to how we can be of more help in parishes," says Rosemary Martin,

di-

rector of Catholic Social Services for the

Winston-Salem

The purpose

area.

to fulfill part of

agency's long range goals to have a stronger link with parishes, says Martin.

"So many services are used by people in the Winston-Salem area, but the people in Greensboro don't feel as close to us.

are thrilled sister can be there to

represent us."

Anne

God to actively

participate in the social

mission of the church," says Sister Anne. realize

nity life

will try to help people

that social ministry or commuis

MATT DOYLE

ASHEVILLE

—

In the heart of

downtown Asheville on the weekend of Dec. 6-8, thousands of people took a it might have been when Jesus was born. The Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) held "Return to Bethlehem ... A Journey of the Heart of Trinity Episcopal Church." The event was billed as "An Advent tour of the city of Bethlehem as

Celebration."

istry

"What

in««i

Becomes Bethlehem

will serve as a liaison

and social justice. "The major thrust will be the empowerment of the laity of the people of

KaaaMmiigMmi

Asheville

the

O'Rourke first displayed his handiwork

Unable to find just the right display, his search led to Mercy Sister Theophane Field, an accomplished artist who sugested the construction of the Holy Fam-

make

see

among parishes, focusing on social min-

to grace the cathedral.

Photo by

MATT DOYLI

baby Jesus.

Sister

on the cathedral wall. Searching for an alternative to the horizontal wreath that adorned the altar, he searched the city in vain for symbols of the Advent season

as their son, Daniel Joseph,

his theatrical debut as the

position, Sis-

Anne will help the 1 1 parishes in the Greensboro area become more involved

has been four years since Father

Matthew and Karen Bradley portray Joseph and Mary

ter

Christ.

Greensboro

the Greensboro Vicariate.

In this

Throughout the advent season, Each

GREENSBORO

cathedral's parish wreath.

wreath.

The completed Advent wreath

While most parish wreaths

Jilt'

Somewhere

with lighted candles, the cathedral wreath

mounted

a cyclone in Bangladesh, and

paper and scrap materials into a work of

stature,

located inside St. Patrick's Cathedral.

many as foi made homeless t

art.

from the simplest placement of candles to more elaborate, intricate works laden with holiday decorations.

using papier mache.

ily,

Responding to the needs of refugees in Europe is how Catholic Relief Services (CRS) began its work nearly 50 years ago. Since that time, CRS has responded time and again. From Afghanistan to Sudan and Ethiopia, from Liberia to Cambodia, from El Salvador to Angola, CRS has been there, providing food, shelter and clothing for those with nowhere else to turn. Although the times have changed, much remains the same. A fragile peace may have come to Ethiopia, Angola, Liberia and Cambodia during 1 99 1 but new conflicts have taken their place. ,

Graces Cathedral's Wall

million people were

CRS

Sudan, Somalia.

on the papier mache figures

ment of more than one million Kun

direct service

— helping

See Sister, Page 3

ABCCM,

a gift to the

community by

according to the ministry's

They were

led through a marki

place, past a prophet reciting scriptui

from

Isaiah,

Jesus.

and

to the birthplace

would "ponder

the gift of the Chri

child and the gift of our lives."

More than 500 volunteers worke on the project. Their services range from the donation of time and talent the use of donkeys, camels and sheep ABCCM is owned and operated t 150 churches of all denominations Asheville. The ministry works in foi major areas: crisis, prison, shelter ar I

Lynn administrative assistant McKinney. She said it is difficult to describe what the gift is, "one really has

medical ministries.

to experience

financial help for families; a shelter

it."

Services include food, clothing ar

For the tour, people were placed into groups of seven and each group was assigned a Hebrew family name. The

or private insurance in an attempt

meaning of that name was explained

assist

the literature.

ABCCM hoped that each perse

men,

women and

f«

children; and acu

health care for those without Medical

care.

them

in obtaining access to heali

December

The Catholic Nev

1991

13,

Getting

Land Stewardship Council Joins Battle Over Cullasaja River By

Ready For Christmas.

CLASS CLIMATF"

CAROL HAZARD Associate Editor

Churches from across the state have entered the fray over the Cullasaja River in southwestern North Carolina and a proposed treatment plant that will

and by Christian churches since 1837 for baptism by immersion. purificiation

throughout

dump

Its

Macon County

future will be decided in court.

sewage into the river. The Land Stewardship Council of North Carolina, a 13-denomination

However, no one knows which court

church organization, has sided with an environmental group that is trying to

Office of Administrative Hearings or

treated

will hear the case.

mine

And

about

bristling

The

done.

the State of North Carolina

•

state says

was not contacted

before the council passed a resolution calling for

Gov. Jim Martin

to revoke

permit for the plant. The reso-

the entire

an environmental impact study and thorough research into lution also asks for

alternatives.

"We

don't feel

we have had

the

hearing to deter-

the resolution has given a fresh supply

it.

the case will be heard in the

the Superior Court in Wake County has been delayed until January. Meanwhile, the battle rages on and

block efforts to build the plant until

more research

of ammunition to both sides. "We are very pleased to have such strong support from so many religious denominations from across the state," says Save Our Rivers President Peg Jones. "We believe this is a very serious situation and see it as necessary to save the river for religious rites and the natural resources for now and future genera-

opportunity to get the facts out," says

tions."

John Hunter, general counsel for the Department of Environment, Health and

Highlands Mayor John Cleaveland responded to the resolution with a four and a half page letter dated Dec. 6 accusing the Land Stewardship Council of

Natural Resources. Hunter claims the plant will not

on the

have "an adverse impact" not even a close call,"

river. "It's

spreading "misinformation."

Don

he says.

The Land Stewardship Council not reassured, however.

"A lot of people

has not done a very good

feel the state

job of protecting our natural resources,"

says council president

representative

them for advice when haven't done a good job to begin

eigh.

they

"Why

Bob Mulder,

of the Diocese of Ra-

call

with?" of

Mulder says the state and the people North Carolina need to "do a better

job of looking after our environmental assets."

Environment Health and NatuResources, says, "They fired it off

with the assumption that this thing

when

the reverse

contention and

a terrible

is true. It is

our

are confident that in

the long range the plant will offer

protection for the river."

The

which

up to 500,000 gallons of treated sewage plant,

will discharge

into the river, will replace a treatment

with about half the capacity located above the river and septic tank systems that leech into a lake and feed facility

The Land Stewardship Council, whose members include the Catholic

into the river.

dioceses of Charlotte and Raleigh, seeks

revoke the permit, I don't think there is a chance he will intervene," said Follmer. "He has confidence in our technical

educate people about the spiritual and

ethical principles to

God's

As council

and values pertaining

earth.

not swayed by pressures

felt

people living in the area, says Mulder. It simply wants to ensure longyy the

term quality of

life

for all the people of

^orth Carolina, he says.

The emotionally charged issue has divided people in the area. The Town of Highlands, which wants to build the plant to

accommodate growth, claims

improve the overall water quality in the area. Save Our River, a grassroots group, wants proof that the the plant will

plant will not foul the river or

harm

fish

and wildlife.

The pristine Cullasaja River, named Cherokee Indian word "sweet

for the

water," has

far as asking

Gov. Martin

expertise."

a statewide organization, the is

"As

been used for centuries by in a religious rite of

the Indians

first

graders

at St. Gabriel's

But confidence in government is precisely what a lot of people lack. "Conventional wisdom as far as sewage treatment plants has not always worked," says Mulder. "Plants are not inspected enough, especially private package sewage plants. Maybe Mayor Cleaveland feels that Highlands is a whipping boy. But we need to hold people to higher standards."

School

JoAnn Soporowski's classroom.

Sister (From Page

shelters, soup kitchens and meeting the needs of the poor but it is also a whole lot more. It is living out the baptismal commitment to ministry and action for

—

Action for justice involves "taking steps to

modify systems,

institutions or

attitudes that are oppressive

and insen-

needs of the people

our society," says Sister Anne. Some people write letters to their congressmen; others make phone calls or speak before city councils or state assemblies. People tend to shy away at first sitive to the

help set up the

in Charlotte,

Photo by

JOANN KEANE

and skills. have a lot of dreams of what we can do but I want to listen to what they want to do," says Sister Anne. "I believe talents "I

justice."

Follmer, director of public af-

fairs for ral

Sarah and Warren Immel, Nativity scene in Mrs.

much

in the

the church

power of

the laity. This

and the more we can do

help the laity blossom, the more effective

will be."

Anne comes to North Carofrom the Diocese of Charleston, where she served beginning in 1985 as Sister

lina

diocesan coordinator of parish social ministry for South Carolina.

From 1980 to

1985, she worked as

from action for justice, says Sister Anne. Their interest usually grows as a result of becoming involved in direct services. Many look at the reasons for the problems and move quickly into taking steps

a social minister and pastoral associate

to solve the problems, says Sister

Anne. Not all people, however, are called to do

leigh.

both, she says.

was director of Social Services for Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Wash-

"The first thing that is essential is to and reflection on

in the

Diocese of Richmond, Va. Prior

to that, she

was administrative supervi-

sor and acting director for Catholic Social Ministries in the

From 1968

Diocese of Ra-

1973, Sister

From 1958

Anne

to 1968, she

foster prayerful study

ington, D.C.

the Scriptures and Catholic social teach-

served as a case worker, assistant supervisor and then supervisor of a foster care

ings," says Sister

Sister

Anne

Anne. will help parishes

strengthen or establish

community

life

committees, if they are interested. She will also coordinate efforts between parishes, so parishioners can pool their

and adoption agency for Catholic ChariArchdiocese of New York.

ties in the

Sister

Anne

received a master's in

social work from the University of Michi-

gan

in 1954.

Christmas Bells Are Ringing,

Mulder mentioned pollution in the Catawba River, the loss of half the state's wetlands and the mistrust North Carolinians have regarding the hazardous waste issue. "This is what the Martin administration doesn't understand: Once you lose a trust, it is extremely hard to win it back," he says.

Pennsylvania Seeks Reversal Of Lower Court Rejection Of Abortion Law HARRISBURG, Pa. (CNS)

— The

Pennsylvania attorney general has asked

the U.S. Supreme Court

to reverse

[appeals court ruling rejecting the state's

requirement that

women

notify their

husbands before obtaining an abortion. In an appeal filed

[General Ernie Preate

Dec.

Jr.

Attorney

said the state's

Abortion Control Act should have been its entirety by the 3rd U.S. prcuit Court of Appeals. The appeals court ruled in October mat most of Pennsylvania's law is con-

iipheld in

about risks and alternatives to abortion and require a 24-hour waiting period and parental consent for minors before an abortion can be obtained. Abortion for the sake of gender selection also was outlawed. Preate said the law is "a reasonable, moderate statute adopted as a compromise measure by a Legislature and governor elected by the people." In November, Planned Parenthood asked the Supreme Court to review the case on the basis of the 1973 Roe vs.

stitutional but said the section requiring

Wade

women

throughout the United States. With the Dec. 9 request, the court

not.

to notify their

husbands was

Other sections require counseling

ruling that legalized abortion

Members of the youth

handbell choir

at St.

Joan of Arc in Asheville get

in tune

with the

season as they practice for their holiday presentations.

Photo by

MATT DOYLE

could agree to consider the Pennsylvania law in time to issue a ruling before

ing appeals.

next summer's recess.

enforcement was due to expire Dec.

The law has not been enforced pend-

court-ordered stay on 1

)

News

December

Herald

13, 1991

The Pope Speaks —

VATICAN CITY text of

(CNS) Here is the Vatican Pope John Paul IFs remarks in English at his

weekly general audience Dec.

As the words of the Magnificat reveal, Mary was a faithful daughter of Israel who desired to give herself completely to hen for the Incarnation of his son.

divine spouse. In the mystery of the Incarnation,

Dear brothers and

sisters,

The mystery of

Editorial

The Abortion

Church

as a "sacrament of union with God" (cf. Lumen Gentium, 1 ) was prefigured in the Old Testament in the image of marriage used by 4fk /» the prophets to describe God's relationship with the rv "%* people of Israel. This mar-

the

riage

Issue

On Page

6 of

of The Catholic

this issue

some

It is

not

going to be easy. The obvious answer will be to elect pro-life majorities in those legislatures. In order to do that, we are going to need every friend we can get. There are a large number of Americans who already have indicated their support of abortion. not going to gain their support.

who

We are

already have the

are unalterably

oppposed

We must have the support of the people who are on the fence and have no strong feelings either way. We by some members of the propush those people off on the wrong

fear that the tactics used

movement will

new

Israel, that

11:19-20).

The

Letters To

Congratulations to the Lutheran and Catholic bishops on their covenant and continued work for unity!

However, I fear a false irenicism from some quarters. For example, some weeks ago there appeared in The Catholic News. & Herald a prominent and lengthy article by the Lutheran pastor of Blowing Rock. If I recall correctly, a Reverend Ms. Burt. After extolling her perception of the accomplishments of the Reformation, she summed it all up with

maxim: "sola

gratia, sola Scriptura, sola fides" or

"grace alone, Scripture alone, faith alone." This

Joann Keane, Carol Hazard Reverend Silverio Rueda

reveals the obstacles that

— and they

still

are formidable.

Office:

Mullen Publications,

1524 East Morehead

Mail Address:

PO Box

it.

Jim Daufeldt Greensboro

Caring Program for Children

the Editor:

Throughout the

state

of North Carolina, as

natioi

number of uninsured and underinsured fam increasing at an alarming rate. The result is tha

ally, the lies is

access to health care

virtually unattainable for stag

gering numbers of people.

Even

North Carolini Vcnds

among

all

participants, the

Holy Ghost,

— with prayer

— what prejudiced humans could never

1 01

sands of children lack access to health care. Given tha is on ou community. The Caring Program for Children is an insurance program sponsored by the North Carolina Council o Churches and underwritten by Blue Cross/Blue Shiek of North Carolina. It is designed to cover primary

preventive health care for children of low-incom< families.

The

cost to sponsor one child for one year

$240. This covers well-child checkups, sick visits emergency care and oputpatient surgery. Children cai organizations.

The Women's Task Force of the Diocese of Char

of business. in Christ,

Msgr. John F. Roueche Southern Pines Msgr. Roueche is a retired priest of the Diocese of

lotte

gives

ages each

member

For information,

call

The Catholic News & Herald is published 44 times a weekly except for Christmas week and Easter week and every two weeks during June, July and August

the Editor:

Karen Mortimer (919) 688

Women's Task

Force Diocese of Charlotte

There are additional

Letters Policy:

letters

on Page

We welcome letters on current issue}

Your recent article on the House of Mercy relative Charles Dickens was interesting, informative and

Letters must be signed originals of 250 words or lei and must include the address and daytime telephon

number of the writer. Letters are subject to editing fc brevity, style and taste and must not contain personc

POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to The Catholic News & Herald, PO Box 37267, Charlotte NC

me. have been reading Dickens' novel, The Old Curiosity Shop. I was not aware that Dickens was "the spokesman for the downtrodden, the destitute." That one phrase greatly enhanced for me the theme of

PR237.

the book, significantly increasing the depth of enjoy-

for

$15 per year for enrollees

in parishes

of the

Roman

Catholic Diocese of Charlotte and $18 per year for

all

other subscribers. Application to mail at Second-class

postage rates

NC.

pending

at the

Post Office in Charlotte

particularly gratifying to

Recently,

5437.

Charlotte.

on Dickens

its

Phone: (704) 331-1713

year,

limp

future as a

be sponsored by individuals, parishes, businesses o

write this as the great, great gandson of the

insight

the major impact of the unavailability of care

College.

New

women and their children

endorsement to this program and encour of our diocesan community promote the Caring Program in her/his parish and plao

28207 28237

Street, Charlotte

got from reading

Reverend Johann Gottfried Arndt, chaplain in the Revolutionary Army and reportedly the first ordained Lutheran minister in Western North Carolina. I have been told that his Bible is on display in Lenoir-Rhyne

Inc.

37267, Charlotte

stand in the

However,

a total openness to truth and a genuine super-

Yours Printing:

the majority of the poor are

St.

accomplish.

Robert E. Gately

Hispanic Editor:

its

ment

Revelation along with Sacred Scripture.

on our part

Donoghue

Editor

counties which have a history of good services, thou

Most Reverend John

The

which anteceded the New Testament Scripture, has always been held as a source of

the Spirit of truth, can bring about in us

Associate Editors:

inception. Tradition,

natural love

Editor:

contradiction of all that the Church has taught from

there

December 13, 1991 Volume 1, Number 15

I wish to greet the group of senators, congressmen and government officials from the United States oli America who are participating in an international conference in Rome this week. May your efforts to promote cooperation among peoples contribute to the growth of lasting peace in the world. Upon all the English-speaking visitors and pilgrims present at today s audience I cordially invoke the abundant bless- W ings of our Lord Jesus Christ.

the Editor:

way of unity

ews & Herald

ber.

Obstacles to unity

ness, for

The Catholic

jefi

remained a virgin consecrated to God while becoming the mother of God's only son. Mary's docility to God's will was thus the beginning of the New Covenant, in which Christ, the divine spouse, unites all mankind to himself and invites all people to become members of his Church. At the Incarnation, Mary, as virgin and mother, became a figure or type of the Church. The Second Vatican Council observes that "in the mystery of the church, which is also called mother am virgin, the Blessed Virgin Mary stands out in eminen and singular fashion as the exemplar of both virginit and motherhood" (Lumen Gentium, 63). At the dawn" of the New Covenant, then the ancient prophecies|:;f received their fulfillment in Mary and in the Church, ol which Mary is the model and most outstanding mem

Old Testament prophecies began with Mary's obedient acceptance of God's plan fulfillment of the

James, in his inspired epistle, states that faith without good works is dead. And the grace of God which is of infinite worth still must be acepted by an adult person. I thank the Reverend Ms. Burt for her forthright-

side of the fence.

Publisher:

would

be brought about in the New Covenant. Although the prophets Hosea, Jeremiah and Ezekiel use the image of an unfaithful wife to describe Israel's infidelity to the covenant (cf. Hos 2:4; Jer 3:20; Ez 16:15), they also insist on God's unending fidelity and his readiness to forgive and restore his repentant spouse (cf. Hos 2:21-2; Is 54:7-8). Their prophecies have a universal value and must be read in the light of the new and eternal covenant which they foretold (cf. Jer 3 1 :33;

the

abortion.

life

the

letters

legislatures to enact anti-abortion legislation.

support of those

tween Christ and his Church,

News &

and a column defending Herald, there are last month's Operation Rescue demonstration outside an abortion center in Charlotte. Some of them are critical of us because we suggested in an editorial that blocking people from entering other offices in the building where the center was located was not making any friends for the pro-life movement. They maintain that any action is justified if it saves the life of one unborn child. We agree that saving one life is important. But, are we in danger of winning the battle and losing the war? If enough people are angered by the tactics of the prolife movement, will saving the life of one unborn child now mean that hundreds will die later? As Catholics, we view abortion as a moral issue and it is. However, whether we like it or not, it is going to be settled as a political issue. It begins to appear more and more likely that the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn its Roe Vs. Wade ruling sometime in the near future. That is going to dump the whole issue in the laps of members of the legislatures of 50 states. In order to completely eradicate the evil of abortion in the United States, it will be necessary to convince a majority in every one of those

image foreshadowed

the spousal relationship be-

•

Mary

attacks on any person. Opinions expressed in letters c in guest columns do not necessarily reflect the view of this newspaper or its publisher.

tecember

13,

1991

The

Notebook

Editor's By

Light

BOB GATELY

The Dec. 6 issue of The Catholic News & Herald carried a story about an anti!atholic advertisment which appeared recently in The Gaston Gazette. It quoted the ewspaper*s advertising manager as saying that publication of the ad was "an that it slipped by during the Thanksgiving holiday crush. versight"

—

However, this week's issue carries on Page 6 a letter from Margaret Mayes of Belmont who suggests that it may not have been that much of an "oversight" after all. Mrs. Mayes cites what she believes is a pattern of publication of anti-Catholic material by the Gazette. She cites publication of an earlier advertisement by the same organization, "Bible Baptist Ministries" in Dallas, and some blatantly anti-Catholic letters by the man who heads that organization.

life in the news busigo along with a newspaper which claims it made an honest mistake. It happens fairly •equently. We've even made some in the few short weeks we have been in business. However, I am disturbed by the fact that The Gaston Gazette has refused to ublicly acknowledge that it made a mistake or to apologize for it. Mrs. Mayes says tie was told there would be no apology and we received the same response when one four associate editors asked about the ad. I can understand (but not condone) that olicy on the part of some of the supermarket tabloids but I've never heard of a jputable daily newspaper with such a policy.

Having spent most of

adult

ness, I'm generally inclined to

Mrs. Mayes says the editor's rationale for not apologizing as he expressed it to that the newspaper didn't receive any complaints about the anti-Catholic

was

By FATHER JOHN CATOIR As you prepare for Christmas, give yourself a wonderful

buy

that explanation.

Maybe he didn't get any complaints. (Although

have seen some that they even printed in response to some of the letters.) Be that s it may, I think we can do something about the supposed lack of complaints. Mrs. Mayes suggests a campaign of letters protesting the publication. It sounds ke a great idea to me. At least, if they get enough letters of complaint, they'll have ) come up with another excuse if they decide to publish any more of that junk in the iture.

Send your letters of complaint to: The Gaston Gazette, 2500 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia NC 28054. If you want ) call them to complain, the phone number is (704) 864-3291. It has been a while since I have seen any of this material around the diocese. At ast I haven't heard of any showing up on the shelves of supposedly Christian ookstores. Maybe some letters to the editor will end its appearance in newspapers.

Season

A Special Time

Love of self means at

By BISHOP JOHN

DONOGHUE

least this;

strength. This

—

means treating yourself If you only your Christmas. Instead, focus on God's

being nice to yourself.

when you

the season

are supposed to celebrate

God's wonderful

self-giving. His love for all His children includes you.

Making Christmas a beautiful event is largely a job left to women. They shop, wrap presents, and generally run themselves ragged trying to make nice for everyone else, and when exhaustion follows, they tend to get down on

decorate, cook,

themselves. This

is all

quite understandable, but

better to be kind to yourself

and get a good night's

isn't fair. Instead,

sleep.

all

need

might be

to be

patient with ourselves. is from the same Latin root as the verb to suffer; pati. To get we often have to stifle our frustrations, endure heavy work loads

The word patience through Christmas,

and put up with hurt feelings. This takes patience and strength of character. So pat yourself on the back, and in the process, give God credit for all the good you do. Jesus said, "Without me, you can do nothing." God will make up what is lacking in you. You are His child. You have a loving Father who is closer to you than your own heart beat. He is determined to get you through this month, this day and every moment of your life. Trust Him. Turn to Him when you feel weary for your weakness attracts His strength. All of today's problems will pass away. All of your sins are forgiven, and God delights in loving you as a mother delights in holding her newborn baby. Sing those Christmas hymns with a joyful heart. Don't put yourself down. Just Jesus higher.

Father John Catoir

The

director of The Christophers.

Names Given To Jesus

Different

By FATHER JOHN DIETZEN question is about Jesus. We usually refer to him as Jesus Christ, but My Q. I've read

some

of Jesus.

Why are these

spiritual

call him Christ Jesus, or even other forms names used? (Texas)

books that different

is a very appropriate one for the Christmas season. First, let's themselves. two names look at those The name Jesus is one form of several similar Hebrew names (Joshua, Yeshua, etc.), all of which loosely mean "Yahweh (God) is Savior," or the "Salvation of

A. Your question

Yahweh." Luke tells

us that this

Annunciation to Mary.

"You

name him

are to

name given our Savior at the name told to Joseph:

the

also the

It is

Jesus because he will save his

people from their sins" (Mt. 1:21).

The name word.

Christ

not a last

name

our sense of

this

rather the English (and Latin and Greek)

equivalent of the

Hebrew word "messiah,"

the annointed

who would be chosen or annointed and Lord who would save his people.

one, the expected one

by God as the king

—

let

focus on your shortcomings, you'll spoil

For Family

Advent is a time of strengthening the community. Even in the secular world, the /eeks before Christmas have traditionally been marked with an increased activity f charitable acts and contributions. In communities across the country, helping gencies find the pre-Christmas season a time when many people open their hearts nd give generously of their time, talent and treasures. Even with our neighbors, riends and co-workers, we find ourselves being more cheerful, more inclined to /ish one another peace and goodwill for the coming year. That spirit of charity and goodwill did not happen by accident. Christian aditions have strongly influenced the secular world and Advent is a perfect xample of this. The Advent season is rich with anticipation and preparation. Just s small children joyfully anticipate the coming of Santa Claus, we joyfully nticipate the coming of the Christ and make ready for His arrival by preparing our hearts and homes for Him. In our parishes, we participate in Advent programs which bring us together to learn the significance of the season and how we can make it a rewarding spiritual experience for ourselves and our families. While some parish religious education programs may emphasize strengthening the mind and spirit of the individual Catholic, Advent emphasizes the need to strengthen the bonds of family. Many of the activities of Advent center around the family unit from lighting the Advent wreath to keeping an Advent calendar to making a Jesse tree with its Old Testament symbols signifying a time of waiting. It is appropriate that Advent is a time for family. Like preparing for any special vent an anniversary, wedding, birthday we do it best and enjoy it most when 'e plan it woth our loved ones. Advent brings families together not only to prepare Dr Christ's coming but to reconcile their differences from the past year. It is a time 3r looking back as well as forward; to understand our weaknesses and as family, to lake amends and resolve to do better. Advent is a special time for prayer and receiving the sacraments for they are the ey to strengthening our spiritual bonds with one another and with Christ. That is 'hy during the Advent season many parishes offer communal celebrations of the acrament of Reconciliation. These celebrations invite families to come together to ek strength and holiness. The best way to prepare for Christ is to seek forgiveness 3r our sins and cleanse our hearts for Him. And what better way to do that than irough the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Make the most of this Advent season as a family. Give your family the pportunity to renew and look forward to the many blessings that Christ promises those who love Him. Let Advent be your family time to enlighten your hearts and linds by the power of Christ's love. I pray that your efforts to prepare for Christ through your words and deeds will e richly rewarded this Christmas season and throughout the coming year. Peace. Most Reverend John F. Donoghue is the bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte.

positive about

with the same consideration and respect you would want from others.

lift

\dvent

should your negative thinking take hold of your mind with words like, "You're not doing enough. You're not trying hard enough. You're not doing it right!" Nonsense! With God's help, you're doing fine. This month will be filled with added pressures; writing cards, buying and wrapping presents. Lots of things are going to happen to cause you to be frustrated, tense and angry. So be careful not to put yourself down. Decide to be your own best friend for the next few weeks. If you do, I promise you will have a happier holiday season. Have you ever thought about the fact that it's unchristian to put yourself down? True humility is not negative thinking. The Supreme Law is based on a love of self: "Love God with your whole heart, mind and soul, and love your neighbor as you love yourself." not

I'll

gift.

own worst enemy. Stop putting yourself down. What do I mean when I say stop putting yourself down? I mean that you

yourself. Don't be your

laterial.

Okay!

One Candle

This

name

held a key place in the earliest teachings of

message "Jesus have been the core

the church. In the Acts of the Apostles, the is

seems

the Messiah," the Christ,

of the preaching of the apostles themselves. (3:20, 8:5, 9:22 and several other passages.)

The title was also a great favorite of St. Paul. Our word "christening" is still used occasionally with

oil is part

for baptism, since annointing

of that ceremony.

We find all combinations of those names in the New Testament. Jesus is there, of course, though our Lord is referred to by that name alone very few times. Jesus Christ occurs several times, though the English often quite correctly renders the second

word

as an adjective, "Jesus the Christ."

names also appears a couple of times, as in "There is no condemnation now for those who are in Christ Jesus" (Rom. 8:1). By far the most frequent designation for our Lord in the New Testament, however, which appears dozens of times, is simply the name Christ. The use of this The

title

reversal of those

as a proper

name

All of these are

most often

for Jesus

still

became common very

perfectly proper, though the

more formal

literary or liturgical

early after the resurrection.

form "Jesus Christ"

found

works.

(A free brochure explaining Catholic teaching and practice on annulments is available by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope to Father John Dietzen,

Holy Trinity Parish, 704 N. Main St., Bloomington, III. 61701. Questions for column should be sent to Father Dietzen at the same address.) Copyright

by Catholic

News

Service

this

ursolic

News

December

Herald

Defense Of Operation Rescue

Letters To

By DIANE HOEFLING It is unfortunate that the editors of The Catholic News & Herald chose to concentrate on Operation Rescue's unpopularity or need for future political support

(editorial, 11-29-91).

Certainly those of us

movement. Both were catalysts in the eventual recognition of unjust laws. I would like to ask the editors to consider this hypothetical (but realistic) dilemma. If a mother had threatened to throw her child off the Metroview Building that Saturday and the police surrounded it not allowing anyone in, would the editors worry how "unpopular" those police might be with the pharmacist or the patients denied access to their doctor? Would not the life or death situation of an innocent child be foremost in their minds? The only diference in this example and a rescue is the VISIBILITY of the child. Make no mistake, once that distressed pregnant mother enters the abortionist's office, her baby will be brutally ripped apart, sucked into a vaccum and discarded as human waste down the garbage disposal or packed This

the reality of abortion that

must be exposed!

not by chance that the abortionists cleverly seek highrise buildings as havens

It is

Surrounded by professional offices, the abortionist gains a certain respectability and acceptance. Pro-life picketers, prayer groups and rescuers soon become the target of criticism by tenants, patrons and the media. The killing inside the abortion center is bypassed as the pro-lifers become the "problem." And, the media in publicizing it's complaints, plays right into the hands of the abortionist and his pro-death supporters. Tenants and patrons of the Metroview Building, as well as Colwick Tower and Planned Parenthood, should have been encouraged by the editor to voice their for their baby-killing business.

objection to an abortionist in the building

INSTEAD of attacking pro-lifers. We are

obligated as life-loving Christian Catholics to not tolerate the abortion industry, especially within our

own

Edmond Blake once said, "All that is good men to do nothing." Believe me, the

boundries.

necessary for evil to flourish

Charlotte abortion business

flourishing!

for

No doubt, the criticisms and misunderstandings of the rescue movement and it's strategy will continue.

deceisions but realize

The vast majority of us involved pray for wisdom in our many we cannot control every person or circumstance. We are there

with the honest intent of presenting the truth to confused mothers in hope

through the intercession of

Mary and by

the grace of the

Holy

Spirit, their

that,

babies

might live. That is a far cry from "intimidation" as quoted in your editorial. We take seriously Proverbs 24:1 1, "Rescue those unjustly sentenced to death; don't stand back and let them die." We have held babies saved from death as a result of rescues!

Your article implies that to "save a few lives" is shortsighted but I wonder if those babies (and their mothers) would agree. Christ Himself told us, "Whatsoever you do to the least of my brethren, that you do unto Me."

Diane Hoefling

the Editor:

who are in the rescue movement (many of whom have done

"accepted" pro-life work for years) do not expect approval from most of the secular world. Yet, it is interesting to note that in history there was public outcry against other "extremists"; the abolitionists and the civil disobedient in the civil rights

in a container.

Operation Rescue

respect

life

coordinator for

St.

Vincent de Paul Parish in

Charlotte.

In the

Nov. 29 issue of The Catholic

News & Herald,

there appeared an edi-

on page four on the subject of

torial

Operation Rescue.

The

Operation

editorial criticizes

tion clinic but other businesses as well that the overall effect

upon people who

are inconvenienced

negative to the issue of abortion.

Why

that

look back and

was necessary

that other

people were inconvenienced

when our

accept that

African American brothers and sisters staged boycotts in the '60s. I, for one,

complete agreement that it was indeed necessary for the cause of freedom that others be inconvenienced. The inconvenienced can take their business and businesses to other loca-

Those who

rent will find

un-

who

those

agree with the preacher will

never alert others to the evil of abortion by eloquence, an art lost after the invention of fdms and television. We watch only what we want to. Abortion is a crime whether or not the law of the land says so. It is the killing of yet to be born children. They deserve more than intellectual debate. I

praise the Catholics and

members

way

to act

upon

that

a believer, have not done. Instead

their convictions in a

of just reporting the arrests of these brave women and men in our paper the

news does, we need

the secular

them

for their selfless efforts.

the Editor:

in Charlotte,

saw many things

me. Standing in the bitter cold for seven hours gives you plenty of time to think.

Christmas. creed, is the

in the

be arrested for the

God was

eyes of the

The

Official

Overseas

Relief and

Development Agency of the

United States Catholic Conference

homes wrapped

in a blanket, oi

they must choose to have the

marked

trucli

"clinic waste" carry their deac

And

the religious

crowd

still

cries

"Release Barabbas, crucify Jesus."

Anti-Catholic Advertising

To The

Editor:

Your Dec. 6 news

article entitl

"Anti-Catholic Advertisement In Gastonia

Appe

Newspaper," does not

the entire story. This

not an sol at i

incident, an "oversight" on the part The Gaston Gazette. It is a pattern. I had been an honest "oversight," why d

they refuse to publish a brief apology those

who were

offended?

A previous advertisement had stati

ÂŁ!0

King James Bible was "God' Bible" and other translations were "Th Devil's Bible." They published a lette I from the same man in the editorial sec that the

tion that said Catholics brought

pagan Church, that they killÂŠ Baptists during the dark ages and wer not "saved" because they were not in th church of Jesus Christ. On Oct. 19 another editorial letter, again from th ism

to their

referred to the

pope as

"thf

incredible hypocrite" and "that hypo critical

scoundrel called Pope John Pal

II." I

asked the Gazette to apologize o

two occasions and they refused to do I and continue to print violently anti Catholic statements that become wors each time. There is anger and rage, eve

hatred expressed in these ads and letter.' I have counted four and I'm sure missed some.

hav

The advertising manager (of Th Gaston Gazette) told me that nobod BP else was offended because they receive no other complaints. This is very sad h is crucial that each of you write to tft (Gaston Gazette) editor. If we all stan I together, perhaps we can cause them

batu

;

little

ones

known

how Jesus

gives

Satan seeks to destroy Catholic priest

community at large. The adress is: The Gaston GazetU 2500 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia N' 28054. The telephone number is (7fr 864-3291.

life

Margaret Mayes Belmont, NC

was

and how

and the white

was being

KG iGol

This

so refreshing.

the black Baptist minister

telling us

209 West Fayette Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Telephone (410) 625-2220

babies

in the

The compassion

only to

Catholic Relief Services

whether to caiTj' their babies to term and bring little liW

for blocking the door to the killing cen-

be sent to one of our programs overseas conveying the message of love that is the

moth

realized the

re-examine up and be counted as Catholics. Rel gion is becoming more ecumenical an the Catholic Church is very represente

gently placed cuffs on the ones willing

will

their policy. Let's all stan

Charlotte police officers as they ever so

our headquarters' lobby and then the ornament

As we prayed,

ers alone have to decide

saw an expensively clad abortion mill owner wearing a vast array of gold laugh as praying pro-lifers were arrested ter.

tree in

Need, not

the violence

honor of the person you designate on the Christmas

aiterion for assistance.

is all

you read about in the papers or hear about on the news? Where are all the "militant" pro-lifers? Militant meaning war-like or fighting. I wonder how praying and singing could be construed as being violent. Where were the judgmental pro-lifers? Judgmental means to condemn or criticize. How can love and compassion be compared with judging? I also saw lots of tears of compassion for confused young mothers who had been told by greedy clinic employees that death was the only answer for their

spirit of

Where

children.

We will hang an ornament

mu:

for caring.

same man,

stood outside the abortion mill

that surprised

today.

to follow Christ

will

of other faiths for participating in Operation Rescue, for having the courage

Nov. 23

Catholic Relief Services

know now

Thomasville

class.

As I

gift to

all. I

do more than warm a church pew oi Sunday. You learn to keep silent as thl uncaring ones scream obscenities at yoi

Yvonne Ford

Simply fill out the form in ad and mail it with your

more than you love yourself si you can be content to be uncomfortabli with bad laws that need to be changed You must be humble to God's com mand to be strong enough to follow Hi who was willing to lay His life down fo;

agree with the teacher will attend the

sermon; only those

Father Donald P. Baker Tempe, Ariz.

this

to b{

others

who

listen to his

stood in a picket line for them.

special holiday

means

to be willing to love

trash heap.

the yet to be born will have the freedom enjoyed by our African American friends because someone

program.

You have

babies to lie cold and alone upon the citjj

Maybe someday

participating in a

what

finally realized

America operates on the notion of profit regardless of how we feel about it. Only

praise

Give hope to children around the world by

profitable to rent to abortion clinics.

way

Circle The World With Love Christmas Is Love, Hop^Giving

decided their babies deserved to live. L making that choice, these mothers know) we will be there to help with whatever their needs may be. Standing in front of the death camp

tions.

Editor

pro-life.

Rescue for blocking not only the aborand concludes

The

13, 19

arrested,

looked and there stood the white supremacist, neo-Nazi skinheads holding pro-choice signs. There were tears of joy as I learned 1 5 mothers had changed their minds and

binh

Editor's Note: tnioi

Because of the importance of the

sul Tiiir

we havew

laxed our length limitation on letters to

ject matter of these letters,

editor for this issue. will

remain

The 250-word

in effect for the future.

The Catholic News Catholic Conference classification is A-IH adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG13 parents are strongly cautioned that some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (FoxVideo, $92.98)

—

NEW YORK (CNS) — The following are

home videocassette reviews from

the U.S. Catholic Conference Office for

ing.

to the

member

St.

Vincent de Paul Parish

in Charlotte,

and John.

.lizabeth

reads to his children,

Photo by

JOANN KEANE

mind. Reading to children at n early age is the foundation for later ;aming; it's agreat start for their future. The following children's books are

Christmas gift-giving. The sviews were done by Margaret Maher nd Barb Fraze. Maher, former Cathoc News Service director of informaon services, has a master's degree in uitable for

boy's adventures with his colt in the scenic wilds of the ranch reason enough to watch. Fine family fare but especially

brary sciences with a special interest in hildren's literature. Fraze, int

foreign editor,

the

CNS assis-

mother of three

hildren.

HE STORY OF CHRISTMAS,

il-

by Jane Ray. Dutton (New 'ork, 1991), 30 pp., $15.95. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke rovide the traditional Christmas story jstrated

this elegantly

Lay is

olors

a folk

illuminated work. Jane

who

artist

and detailed

uses vibrant

illustrations to de-

the Annunciation, the birth of Christ

ict

nd the Epiphany. This picture book is marvelous way to introduce children )

meaning of Christmas. Ages

the true

-8.

(MM)

M GOING TO PET A WORM ODAY AND OTHER POEMS, by 'onstance Levy, illustrated by

Ronald [imler. Margaret K. McElderry Books ^ew York, 1991). 39 pp., $1 1.95. Nature is the focus of these whimsial and thought-provoking poems for oung readers. This collection is a sucessful

introduction to this genre of

terature. Children,

young and old,

will

ojoy the imagery and vision these verses

ncover. oetry

They

will come to realize that much more than the simple

lyme. Pen and ink drawings illustrate jany of the short poems. Ages 5-10.

VIM)

aul Goble.

Bradbury Press (New York,

The author and

illustrator looks at

birth of each new day as a "sacred ;remony." His love of nature and the of man, animals and their Crele

Eonybeautifully presented s

in insight-

and the colorful illustrations re modeled after Native American etchr

rose,

also

biography. Collier putting Ellington's

using an almost step-by-step procedure

pp., $14.95. This atlas provides a

new view of

the earth, looking at continents from an

environmental standpoint. Colorful pho-

maps and

illustrations pin-

point global problems and those spe-

—

an area. Each topic such as the world's vegetation, "fouling the saltwater," solar energy is presented in a cific to

—

two-page spread, making this an easy reference book as well as one that can be read or just looked at. Special sections on restoring balance to the earth's regions include tips on how people can help. Ages 8-13. (BF)

entertainment, to a look at the

Moors

addressed by the author. In addition, the is illustrated with period prints

very good about

life

into context,

remind readers of the cultural situalife. He does not glorify Ellington, but presents strengths and weaknesses of one of America's great

tions in his

Some

jazz musicians.

familiarity with

musical terms would be helpful but is not necessary for a child who reads this book. Ages 12-up. (BF)

DRAWING FOR OLDER CHILDREN AND TEENS, by Mona Brookes. Jeremy P. Tarcher Inc. (Los Angeles, 1991), 223 pp., $22.95. This book is a guide designed for those

IF YOU WERE THERE IN 1492, by Barbara Brenner. Bradbury Press (New York, 1991), 111 pp., $13.95. As we approach the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the New World, many students may question what life was like in 1492. This informative resource looks at everyday life in Spain 500 years ago. Everything from food and clothing, to arts and

who

though

think they cannot draw. Al-

designed for "anyone over 8

years old," 8- to

1 1

would not make

-year-olds probably

through this book

without help. Potential

artists (or

non-

what materials they will need and that there is no wrong or right way to draw. Ms. Brookes offers some structure to help assure good results. Sample drawings from first-timers as well as examples of how to approach certain subjects offer encouragement to the young reader-artist. Ages 1 0-up. (BF) artists) are told

and drawings. A bibliography and an index add research value to this factfilled

12.

work

for

young

readers.

Ages

(MM)

SOCCER SHOCK, Napoli. Dutton

by Donna Jo

(New York,

1991), 184

pp., $13.95.

When

0-year-old Adam almost gets

struck by lightning, he discovers an

BROTHER FRANCIS AND THE FRIENDLY BEASTS,

by Margaret Hodges, illustrated by Ted Lewin. Charles Scribner's Sons (New York, 1991), 30 pp., $13.95. Francis, of Assisi, Italy, was born into a wealthy family but relinquished

spend time with the poor and lowly peasants of the surrounding countryside. This biographical story of St.

Francis of Assisi clearly character-

members of the animal kingdom. Watercolor illustrations illuminate the story of this saint's life, which will inspire children to love all of

God's

creatures as St. Francis demonstrates.

Ages

6-8.

(MM)

DUKE ELLINGTON, coln Collier.

appealing for children.

Conference

The U.S. Catho-

—

A-I general patronage. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. (FoxVideo, $14.98) lic

classification

by James LinMacmillan (New York,

1991), 144 pages, $12.95,

"Brian's Song" (1971) Finely done TV movie about the close friendship that develops between Chicago Bears football player Gayle Sayers (Billy Dee Williams) and his cancer-stricken teammate, Brian Piccolo (James Caan). Scripted by William Blinn and directed by Buzz Kulik, the story of an athlete whose life is cut short in mid-career is heart-tugging but never soggy as it gets beyond the competitive pressures of professional sports to the personal dimensions of an interracial friendship that brings together their families,

sters

team and fans. For all except youngwho might be shaken by the death

of someone they come to care for.

amazing thing: He can hear his freckles talk. With their help, he decides, he can

make

the soccer team.

The outrageous-

ness of the idea and the resulting events will hold

young

"Jesus and His Times" (1991) Combining excerpts from the Gospel of St. Luke with the history and archaeology of the Holy Land, these three one-hour videos are primarily concerned with exploring the world in which Christ lived rather than discerning what his life meant. Produced by the Reader's

(BF)

material

rection using the text of the Protestant

Revised Standard Version. value, however, litical,

social

Its

main

to establish the po-

and religious context of

the Gospel period as digested by

Manuel and

visu-

alized through re-creations, detailed

models, maps, artworks and documentary footage. As an introduction to modern biblical scholarship, this film can help general audiences learn much about how Jesus was a part of history and yet its Lord. (Reader's Digest, 1-800-4311246, boxed set of three cassettes,

$59.88)

"Crooked Hearts" (1991) Three grown sons D'Onofrio, Noah Wyle and in a close-knit

THE GRIZZLY

SISTERS,

written

and illustrated by Cathy Bellows. Macmillan (New York, 1991), 32 pp., $13.95.

Humorous, detailed, colorful illuscomplement this delightful taie about two mischievous young bears. They're big. They 're bad. But they don't scare the humans like they thought they would. This is a great read-aloud book that some second- and third-graders will be able to read to themselves. Ages 4-8. (BF)

some

Digest Association with

from the New Media Bible programs made by the Genesis Project in the late 1970s, the series dramatizes Gospel events from the Nativity to the Resur-

readers' attention and

help teach an important lesson about self-esteem and friendship. Ages 9-12.

trations

(RCA/

Columbia, $19.95)

scriptwriter Michael

book

izes his love for all living things, espe-

ike.

who

has written about Louis Armstrong, brings Duke Ellington to life in this

Rand McNally and Co. (Chicago, 99 1 ).

cially

and adults

Collier,

The U.S.

CHILDREN'S ATLAS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, by Rand McNally.

This Caldecott Award-winning auJOr has created an inspirational book will appeal to children

in a

mores. Implied premarital sexual

James Lincoln

991). 25 pp., $9.95.

tat

scores

warmhearted story that casts a wry eye on Irish Cathowith a top-notch cast

an instance of rough language.

his riches to

SING FOR THE ANIMALS, by

Columbus

Writer-director Chris

ings. All ages.

tographs,

story of a youngster's

responsibility has nothing

fancy, but most viewers will find the

a flash of nudity, a few ethnic slurs and

Christmas giving than the gift of a

le child's

encounter, minimal slapstick violence,

Suggestions For Children's 3ooks For Christmas Giving CHARLOTTE — What (MM) good ook. Give a child a book and you open

growth

vacillates in his struggle to free

lic

better for

grief to both until ultimately responding

himself from the manipulative domination of his mother (Maureen O'Hara) as

he seeks a last chance at love with a shy mortuary cosmetician (Ally Sheedy). Voodcock, a

ter)

warming family

38-year-old Chicago cop (John

Candy)

the foundation for lifelong learning and a love of books. Richard

After a horse rancher (Preston Fos-

boy's steadfast love and devotion. Directed by Harold Schuster, this heart-

Friend Flicka"( 1943)

gives his young son (Roddy McDowall) a wild colt to care for as his own, the untamed horse causes much

"Only the Lonely" (1991)

Leading to children

"My

Film and Broadcasting. Each videocassette is available on VHS format. Theatrical movies on video have a U.S. Catholic Conference classification and Motion Picture Association of America rat-

(Vincent Peter Berg)

family are badly affected

by a fleeting affair their father (Peter Coyote) had when they were children. Writer-director Michael Boatman's poorly scripted story offers such hollow dialogue and illogical developments as to invite laughter during what is intended to be a tragedy. Several sexual some rough language, brief

references,

and a flash of nudity. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R fisticuffs

—

restricted.

—

(MGM/UA,

$89.98)

>lic

News

December

Herald

CNS

What happens

Illustration

13, 199!

by Jean Denton

judgment? By Father Eugene LaVerdiere, Catholic News Service

What I did experience was a moment of judgment, a moment

SSS

of great clarity regarding my personal life and a readiness to hand it back to God. The experience proved to be an important one for me as a priest and a teacher land, Ohio. who often gets questions Paul was over on the passenger side. about divine judgment. David was in the driver's seat. And I Is God a judge? Yes, of was in the middle. ~ course. Is God not the creAs we started to make a "What do ator, the artist of the universe? left-hand turn and moved Is not every artist a judge of his into the oncoming right-hand mean or her work? lane, the truck stalled right when What do we mean when we in the middle of the road. Try as we might, the truck say that God say God will judge us at the moment of death? What will it wouldn't start up again. It will judge be like? did not help that a car was fast approaching in the very A lot hinges, obviously, on us at the lane we were blocking. the way we think of God. And moment of more often than not, our imAs the car bore down on us, ages of God come from the I remember saying, "It is our death? going to hit us," and it did. way we related to our parWhat will it ents and other authority At the point of impact, I was beyond panic. I felt absofigures in our life. be like?" lutely calm resigned is probBut even more hinges on ably more accurate. the way we view ourselves. The car hit the back part of the car on the passenger side, and we did a screechGod is more than a judge, but he is a ing 360-degree spin. The doors flung judge, and he will judge us. We should open, and, from the report of eyewitnesses across the highway, Paul and ask, however, how he will judge us. Better yet, we should ask how God David shot out from the cab, with me close behind Paul. judges us right now. The two are closely related. All three of us left our shoes behind The first image that comes to mind is in the front of the cab. that of God as a mirror. At the moment None of us was injured. Nor were there injuries in the other car. of death we will look into the divine mirror, one that does not distort. The As I cannonballed out the door and divine mirror does not flatter. It reflects came to rest in a shallow puddle by the truck's rear left wheel, I remember our true image. Seeing ourselves in the divine mirdistinctly that my entire life all 25 or 26 years of it at that point! ror, we actually judge ourselves. In the flashed by me and I placed myself in God's hands. course of life, God's judgment can be I expected, any millisecond, to hear a difound in the mirror of conscience. But vine "Hello!" we do not have to look into the mirror of

—

Paul, David There were three of us in the front seat of a pickup and me truck, and we were heading down U.S. Route 20 about 40 miles east of Cleve-

—

FAITH IN THE

What

—

that of one who is supremely loving and merciful. The divine mirror is a person, gracious, loving and welcoming. The reflection we see in judgment is therefore not is

just our natural self, but our self as graced and loved by God. also see how we have responded to that love. Those who enter into God's life at

—

death do so as a consummation of the love they have shown. Those who turn away from God's life do so in recognition that they are

—

strangers.

Luke's Gospel contains a wonderful of the cru-

judgment scene in the story

MARKETPLACE

the image of God that

"What pops

At death there is no choice. The second image that comes to mind

conscience.

into

my head

first

an image

comes

of Jesus."

mind

for

you?

— Melodie Howard, San Rafael,

Calif.

"That of a loving parent, a mother or father full of delight and care for their children. experience God as wanting us to be better parents, spouses, children, ... a nurturing Creator." Vicki Lopez-Kaley, St. Joseph, Minn.

—

to help

—

"My image of God leans more toward a feeling than a visual image. envision warmth and light and splendor possessing power and intelligence emitting a feeling of love and protectiveness." Shari Wahlin, St. Cloud, Minn. I

—

"The

first

thing

think of

his

power

...

and

at the

same

time his gentle

Spirit."

— — Kathy

Saari, Peterborough, N.H.

Jesus was crucified between two criminals. One of the criminals reviled Jesus and taunted him with questions about whether he was truly the Messiah. If he was, why did he not save himself and them? cifixion.

Actually, this man was pronouncing a harsh judgment on himself as he looked into the divine mirror of Jesus crucified and saw himself as a stranger. The other criminal looked into the same mirror but saw and confessed that he and the other criminal had been justly condemned. Their sentence cor-' responded to their crimes, whereas Jesus had done nothing criminal man was ready to enter into the ki:

dom. Both criminals saw themselves they truly were, but the first did not si himself graced and loved. The second criminal acknowledged that he was a criminal, but saw himself graced and loved and so turned to Jesus in prayer. That day he would be in paradise. The accident on U.S. Route 20 gave my classmates and me a glimpse into the divine mirror. It was a good experi ence.

(Father LaVerdiere is a Scriptura scholar and senior editor of Emmanuel^ magazine.)

edition asks: With Lent in mind, how do you think people today can do penance? If you would like to respond for possible publication, please write: Faith Alive! 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100.

An upcoming

All

CNS

fa Will

Ms,

December

The Cathol ic Ne

Is By Father John News

Catholic

Castelot

When Gods Die, by Carmelite

Sometimes we are hard on others, least in our thoughts.

We believe

Sometimes we are hard on

our-

legatively for our inadequacies lot calling to

mind

and

— not esteeming

he positive features of our

lives.

what God does? Is God legative? Does God see only our Is this

nadequacies? Does God find ult

to tolerate the fact that

person's

life

diffi-

each

unfolds uniquely?

The way people view God can nfluence the

way

they view others

we think human nadequacies are all God really cares about, we may think that is all we

and themselves.

hould care about too.

To judge as God judges, we may leed to begin by accenting the positives in our lives learning to ssteem ourselves and others too. It s a matter of first affirming the goodness of what God has created n us.

—

Not that the negatives don't they don't need to be ended to. Nonetheless, goodness grows where goodness is recoglized, nurtured and esteemed. Tiatter or that

David Gibson, Editor, Faith Alive!

The whole Bible is a record of salvation history, not damnation history. A verse of the fourth Gospel assures us: "God so loved the world that he (actually!) gave his own Son.... God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved" (John 3:16-17). Anyone who does not accept the Son judged already. Why? because he has not accepted God's offer of saving love in Christ Jesus, because he "preferred darkness to light" (3:19). God saves. It is almost blasphemous to insist that God is a vindictive, punis

John

But God cannot save people who refuse to be saved. In refusing to be saved people condemn themselves. People are free to accept God's eager love or reject it. In making the choice they are their own judges. St.

Augustine put

way: "He

this

who redeemed us without any help from us will not save us without our cooperawithout our free acceptance of the offer of saving love.

tion"

—

(Father Castelot scholar, author

and

a Scripture

lecturer.)

ishing tyrant.

itkithc: ror

rediscovered By Brother Cyprian Catholic News

imply different from our way. selves as well, judging ourselves

St.

Judgment

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

ve are right about the direction their ives should take, even though their vay of doing things is not bad, but is

an introduction to

—

The prophet Hosea preached at a time men the kingdom of Israel had sunk to n all-time low. A hard upper crust of

John's testimony "is that he was led by Another into the depths of his personality.... He experienced a transformation," one in which "we know we are loved by God, and we are to love others because God loves them and invests them with immense dignity and worth." The author analyzes John's understanding of God a gracious presence "at the core of our humanity," a presence that "pursues us," since the human search for God is really "God's search for us." (Paulist Press, 997 Macarthur Blvd., Mahwah, N.J. 1990. Paperback, $11.95.)

(8-9).

This is one of the Bible's most profoundly revealing statements. It is a warning not to create God in our own image. After all, a human being, treated wealthy snobs treated the poor majority so outrageously by people he dth insensitive arrogance and has treated with nothing but xploited them. Religious ob"People are generosity, would lash out in ervance was a hypocritical fury. However, God says, "I ham and the country's moral free to accept am God and not man." Mie was deteriorating rapidly. Stung by guilt or stricken God's eager In such a situation one would with misfortune as a result of ave expected him to let loose love or reject their own folly, people connth a series of scathing fireclude that God is angry with nd-brimstone sermons. Init. In making them and is judging them actead, he confronts the people the choice cordingly. Who says so? Isn't dth God's love. In chapter 11 he pictures thay are their this just a projection of their own self-anger, self-hate. rod as wrestling with conflictown judges. They are angry with themag emotions. He begins by reselves and conclude that God alling happier days of yore: must hate them, punish them. When Israel was a child I loved him, out God hates no one. Oh, there is judgf Egypt I called my son.... Yet the more ment. But it is people who judge themcalled them, the farther they went from selves. Someone has defined the wrath ae" (Hosea 1:1). of God as the recoil of sin upon the sinGod is exasperated at their base inner. Sin is its own punishment. ratitude. But then we hear, "How could

Father John Welch,

the Cross, the 16th-century Spanish Carmelite mystic. Writes Father Welch,

I give you up, O Ephraim, or deliver you up, O Israel?... For I am God and not

man"

FURTHER NOURISHMENT

God angry?

Service

Queenlove, as

Rowe,

FMS

Service

her here, learned not to judge her she was able to heal me in the process of her own healing. She came into my caseload because a fellow psychotherapist was going on leave. When that therapist transferred Queenlove to me she said, "I already gave you my best patients; now you'll have to take my worst." The therapist added: "Don't worry. Just give her some pills and send her away." And she stated her judgment:

was

my patient.

will call

Because

\ wfvttwillfne outcmey^

and tfttbetfns wtth us,

beforthose who aonob\ obey the Gospel ofQod? p e^r e a 4*77 i

N/V

"She's just hysterical." I

used her judgment.

The

client acted hysteri-

cal

— would hardly come to

see

but would, on

casion, call tell

oc-

me up and

me off. I would listen

had seen Queenlove through "I

the eyes of

human

judgment and not

with a degree of cynicism. through the eyes of with me. Eventually Then one day QueenQueenlove found cause for love came in with her love or with the being well. husband. She was very eyes of God. It was Queenlove healed me of sick and we had to put my need to judge others. her into the hospital. I who had to She had, in fact, altered On my way home that change." my idea of judgment evening, a song started helped me to see what judgto play on the radio. ment in the spirit of love means. "Through the Eyes of Love" came as a What kind of judge is God? This is revelation. It was as if the song was the same God who is creator and loving specifically for me. parent and savior, the God who is Spirit I had seen Queenlove through the of all that is holy and whole. eyes of human judgment and not through Fear of such a God ought to be the the eyes of love or with the eyes of God. fear of not loving and of not serving and It was I who had to change. I promised of not being an instrument of goodness. then that I would go to see her every day It is not the fear one feels in anticipashe was in the hospital. tion of physical or psychic pain, like After I became a witness and a fellow being hit or losing the esteem of somewalker with her, Queenlove began to one you value. blossom. People who had known her for This idea of God and of what the fear years could not recognize her, so great of God means flows into my work as a was the change even in the way she psychotherapist and teacher. As a relooked. sult, it is natural for me to urge my Revelations that never appeared in patients to accept themselves as singuthe vast accumulation of psychiatric lar creations, marvels of invention, and disclosures and judgments were shared

—

them work to regain the balance they need to lead their lives in joy. Even when the data seem horrible, I do not make them feel they are beyond the pale of human esteem. I attempt to participate in the healing that they themselves must achieve, in the Spirit. I know human freedom can demand a fate at odds with heaven. This should not make us fear God. It should give us respect for the power of human choice. It is we who judge ourselves. In a burst of recognition, we admit to ourselves that we failed to return love for to help

love.

But God like

is never finished with us, burnt toast to be tossed aside. God

and recreates, perfection.

creates

ward

and

invites to-

(Brother Rowe is a public health adviser in Maryland and a research associate in the Department of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore.)

ifholic

News

Herald

Catholic Charities Rated

Most

Biggest,

Efficient In U.S.

NANCY FRAZIER O'BRIEN WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catho-

By lic

Charities

USA is not only among the

largest charitable organizations in the

United States, it's also one of the most according to lists compiled by fall.

The NonProfit Times, a trade publiCatholic Charities the top spot on its list of America's biggest charities, while

Washington-based Chronicle of

Philanthropy ranked

eighth in the

country for private donations, excluding

government grants. Money magazine, ranking the

Catholic Relief Services was 22nd "NPT 100," Covenant

House was

30th, Father Flanagan's Boys' Home was 57th and Christian Appalachian Project was 82nd. The NonProfit Times also named Father Thomas Harvey, president of

Catholic Charities

USA, among

deavors.

"Our contribution

will

be measured

but on the effect

vices eighth and Catholic Charities

Money magazine

based 1

00 charities

New

issue, the

in the

0th.

York-

listed the top

country according to

the percentage of their

was spent on programs

990 income that that year.

Father Flanagan's Boys'

Home, also

five

"top executives" for U.S. charitable en-

of efficiency, placed Father Flanagan's Boys' Home first, Catholic Relief Ser-

December

$1.54 billion in fiscal 1990, the NonProfit Times reported. The Young Men's Christian Association, which had been first, dropped to fourth.

not by the numbers (of people)

its

than $200 million to

country's 100 biggest charities in order

$4 4

on the so-called

cation based in Skillman, N.J., gave

the

•ill come by more

efficient,

various groups this

Among

we serve, we have on public

attitude and public policies," he was quoted as saying. Total revenue of the Top 100 charities reached $ 1 6. 1 9 billion in fiscal year 1990, NonProfit Times reported. Public donations accounted for 36.9 percent of the total revenue; federal, state and local

Lisa Nigro, a former Chicago police officer, decided to feed homeless people instead of arresting them.

She now provides

free food for the

(CNS photo by Sandy

Chicago's North Side.

Former Police

homeless

Bertog, The

at the Inspiration

New

Cafe on

World)

Operates

Officer

be-

governments contributed 22. 5 percent; and the organizations raised the other

1990 income of $40.9 million on programs. The organization, based near Omaha,

24.02 through membership dues, fees for services or revenue from the sale of

Free Restaurant For Homeless allow High School CHICAGO (CNS) — Waitresses

products.

don't get tips and the proprietor receives

known cause

Boys Town, ranked

spent 152.8 percent of

Neb., spent $9.7 million of

funds

first its

its

reserve

1990 on a national expansion

The Chronicle of Philanthropy,

its Nov. 9 issue, lists the "Philanthropy 400," ranking the nation's top non-profit

Scholastica

no salary

at the Inspiration

Cafe on the

enroll despite her low grades.

had

little

extra

income

her to

Her mother

for tuition so the

teenager worked as a waitress to finance

north side of Chicago.

program. Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops' overseas aid and development

agency with headquarters

Baltimore,

990 income of $220 million, placing it eighth on Money' s list. spent 94.9 percent of its

Catholic Charities, based in Alexandria, Va.,

percent of 1

990.

was

its

10th.

spending 94.6

$1.5 billion income in

includes

some ,200 local agen1

cies throughout the United States.

Other groups with Catholic ties in the top 00 were the Christian Appalachian Project, founded and run by a priest in Lancaster, Ky., and Covenant House, the New York shelter for homeless youth that was founded by a priest. Money magazine also chose a "charity honor roll" from the top 100, describing the 10 as the "best-managed" U.S. charities, based on their approval mation Bureau and the Philanthropic Advisory Service of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, their ranking in Money' s top 100 for several years and their consistent record of spending at least 70 percent of their income on programs. That list, which did not include any Catholic organizations, was headed by International Rescue Committee, a nonsectarian group founded at Albert

encouragement.

Army, with $658.7 million donations, was first.

The diners are homeless people. They come because they're hungry

Catholic Charities USA, with $2 1 0.9

both for food and dignified treatment. The Inspiration Cafe is run by Lisa

Salvation

million in private support,

was

eighth,

and Covenant House was 62nd.

opened a restaurant that treats them normal people.

Catholic colleges in the top 400

included University of Notre 130;

Georgetown University

years of arresting homeless people for

breaking into basements to get out of the cold or ordering them to

No. 222; Boston College, No. 258; Marquette University in Milwaukee, No. 298; Santa Clara University in Califor-

Other Catholic-affiliated organizations on the list were Christian Appalachian Project, No. 228; Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, No. 230; Food for the Poor of Deerfield Park, Fla., founded by a Catholic layman, No. 244; Sacred Heart League of Walls, Miss., No. 277, and St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Mont., founded and run by a priest, No. 288.

years to launch her restaurant. Her quest to help the

homeless tested her

a faith that had been hard

faith

won

—

after a

At one

point, frustrated

and impa-

tient,

she asked her parish priest: "Does

God

take you

down

Chancellor

who

think her

services should include preaching about Jesus.

She believes, however that the cafe much more for the homeless than

does

At the beginning, short of funds, Nigro walked the streets of Chicago's Uptown neighborhood with a little red wagon supplied with coffee and dough-

"fill their

nuts.

she said.

stomachs."

you break bread with someone and treat them as if they're real "I feel that if

special, they'll find Jesus themselves,"

Later she upgraded her service, us-

Nigro said she wants people to know

ing a pickup truck with catering equip-

she's "a regular person" and social ac-

ment. Next she outfitted a school bus with tables and chairs. At times the challenges seemed

tion

woman was

can be done by anyone. "If you're afraid to

get your friends to do

it. It

to be (for) the homeless.

alone, then

doesn't have It

environment or racism," she

can be the said.

Her truck broke down

twice.

was

difficult to secure donated kitchen equip-

recyclable.

Angels Needed

ment.

its in-

Growing up, Nigro was accustomed dealing with problems. Her parents

was a rebellious youth. After a problematic freshman year at a public high school, she decided she had better get her life in order. Nigro

Donoghue announces the following appointment

pastor,

Our

succumbing to addichad others in her family.

said she feared tion, as

— Reverend Conall McHugh, OFMConv.,

Lady of Mercy Church, Winston-Salem. Rev. Msgr. John J. McSweeney,

staff are volunteers. All the

equipment was donated. Nigro's parish, St. Celestine Church in Elmwood Park, a Chicago suburb, provided many items. Nigro has been reproached by reli-

a road and then

sion, she

Effective Dec. 15, 1991

a place for the homeless.

OFFICIAL F.

—

leave you?"

USA, which was

The Most Reverend John Diocese of Charlotte:

—

gious fundamentalists

difficult childhood.

were divorced and, by her own admis-

the

She graduated after her junior year and went on to the College of St. Teresa in Winona, Minn. which Nigro said it was her faith grew after she met her husband who she that sustained calls "Mr. Catholic" her during her struggle to open the restaurant. She eventually raised $1 1,000 by sponsoring fund raisers, such as art and crafts fairs. Finally a rental site was found and the cafe opened in August. It serves breakfast three days a week and dinner on weekends.

The

unable to find a landlord willing to rent

printed on recycled

newsprint and

Nigro struggled for more than two

overwhelming. The young This newspaper

on, she

The founding of the cafe is a story of

No. 306, and Loyola Marymount

University in Los Angeles, No. 378.

move

her education.

inspiration.

Wash-

ington, No. 180; St. Louis University,

nia,

a Chicago police officer. After three

Dame, No.

77; Loyola University of Chicago, No.

charities for each of the past three years.

1989, increased

who was formerly

and Catholic Relief Services, with $141.8 million, was 18th. St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., founded by the late Catholic comedian Danny Thomas, was 43rd

lished a listing of the nation's top 100

in fiscal

—

Nigro, 30, a Catholic

Money said its lists were compiled from data provided by the NonProfit Times, a monthly trade publication for non-profit organizations, which has pub-

second

them from

received, excluding government funds.

Einstein's suggestion to assist refugees.

Catholic Charities

that doesn't stop

serving meals with a smile and words of

ratings by the National Charities Infor-

But

organizations according to donations

"If I kept going,

knew there would

be no turning back," she said. So Nigro said she practically begged the Benedictine Sisters at Chicago's St.

—

RALEIGH Project Angel Tree, a program of the startewide Prison Fellowship in Raleigh, still needs families buy Christmas gifts for 800 children of inmates in North Carolina prisons. As of Dec. 6, more than 8,800 families had volunteered to provide gifts with a maximum value of $30. To help brighten the lives of these often-forgotten children, call Prison Fellowship's Project Angel Tree at (800) 926-2196. to

The Catholic News

Pope Names New U.S. Bishops —

WASHINGTON (CNS) Pope John Paul II named Bishop Daniel A. Cronin of Fall River, Mass., as the new archbishop of Hartford, Conn., and Msgr. John J. Glynn, currently vice chancellor of the Archdiocese for the

of Fall River, making him the youngest

Military Services, as an auxiliary bishop

Whealon, who died Aug.

for the military archdiocese.

770,000 Catholics, the Hartford Arch-

Archbishop Agostino Cacciavillan,

member of the American hierarchy heading a diocese at the time.

Bishop Cronin, a member of the U.S. bishops' Vocations Committee,

succeeds Hartford Archbishop John F.

diocese

made

announcements Dec. 10 in Washington. Archbishop Cronin was bom in Newton, Mass., Nov. 14, 1927.

the

studied for the priesthood at

and

at the

North American College

Rome. He holds

a doctorate in sacred

theology from the Gregorian Univer-

model for an astronomical observatory to be built on Mount Graham near Tucson, shows the Vatican's advanced technology telescope in the dome at right and a research md support facility to the left. Members of the San Carlos Apache tribe oppose the abservatory on grounds the site is sacred. (CNS photo from the Vatican Observatory)

Rome. He was ordained

Vatican

Asked To Consider More

Money For Arizona Observatory PHOENIX (CNS)

— The Vatican

proceed on Columbus

at least

contributing $15 million to a second

University of Arizona and Italy

telescope

on Mount Graham

in south-

eastern Arizona.

one sup'

Arcetri

Astrophysical Observatory are funding

lain

Corps

He entered the Navy Chap1960 and served both

the United States and the Pacific, in-

cluding two tours in Vietnam.

He served

Navy Chief of Chaplains in Washington and at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. He retired from the military in 1985.

McGeough, then apostolic inter-nuncio

the Vatican's Congregation for Bish-

May

1986, Bishop-designate to the staff of the

Glynn was appointed

central office for military ordinariates at

1990 he was named vice chanand vicar for chaplains at the military archdiocese, based in Silver ops. In

was

transferred to the

Secretariat of State at the Vatican, where he served until he was named auxiliary bishop of Boston in 1968. In 1970, at the age of 43, he was installed as bishop

cellor

Spring,

Md.

He also was named titular bishop of Monteverde.

The project can proceed without a commitment for half the cost of the project.

The Vatican Observatory already is committed to building a separate $1.5 million telescope at the site, which has been the source of conflict between the University of Arizona the Vatican's partner in the project and area environmental and Native American groups. The Vatican is one of more than a dozen prospects to help meet the $60 million price tag on the Columbus tele-

— —

scope, Peter Strittmatter, director of the

Steward Observatory, told The Catholic Sun, Phoenix diocesan

university's

newspaper. Strittmatter said the university has been looking for two backers willing to contribute $15 million each to the Columbus Telescope since Ohio State University withdrew its support in Sep-

$60 million. The Catholic Sun learned of the

the full

Vatican Observatory 's potential involve-

ment

in the

Crosswinds

Columbus telescope from

copies of two internal

memos sent to the

in November by an oppoMount Graham project.

newspaper nent of the

One memo addressed to Strittmatter and sent under the name of the Vatican Crosswinds is a series ofoccasional by staff members of Catholic Social Services about their

Observatory's director, Jesuit Father George V. Coyne, said in part that Fa-

articles written

Coyne intended to meet with his supervisor, Cardinal Rosalio Jose

experiences. In order to preserve client

ther

Castillo Lara, in October in

Rome

"sound out how the Vatican would about us getting involved million) level in the

at the

feel

($15

Columbus project."

Father Coyne was in Italy and could not be reached for comment, but Jesuit

tember.

"The Vatican

assignments.

a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston in 1952. He served at parishes in Salisbury, Lynn and Waltham, Mass., until 1957, when he was assigned to the apostolic nunciature in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as secretary to Archbishop Joseph to Ethiopia.

needed. The

porter with $15 million

1951.

After ordination he served in parish

as personnel director of the Office of the

In 1961, he

Observatory has been asked to consider

hood

sity in

ITiis

Ariz.,

bom

1926 in Boston. He attended Boston Latin School and St. John's Seminary in Brighton and was ordained to the priestin

St.

John's Seminary in Brighton, Mass.,

With

the nation's 12th largest.

Bishop-designate Glynn was

apostolic pro-nuncio to the United States,

confidentiality, the staff

At a Catholic social service agency I worked with prior to my current position here in this diocese, I was a counselor

at a

Father Chris Corbally, another member

mas school

shot options," Strittmatter said. "I don't

of the Vatican Observatory staff in Arizona, said he was aware of the

Three telescopes are planned for the phase of the $200 million Mount Graham Observatory, including the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope, a submillimeter telescope from the German Max Planck Institute, and

declined to

Columbus Telescope, the largest and most expensive. Foundations for the German and Vatican telescopes were

organizations contend the construction

poured on the mountain

ing the project

initial

the

this fall.

Strittmatter said that for

work

memobut

comment on its contents. The memos were sent to various news organizations by Bob Witzeman, a member of the Maricopa Audubon Society, which is among groups opposing the observatory

site.

Environmental

project will cause a subspecies of the red squirrel to

Indians

become

who

extinct.

Also oppos-

a group of Apache

say the

site is sacred.

will

that

one of many long-

know if in fact anything will come of it."

members

not be identified.

Catholic orphanage.

took

sliding across the ice in our shoes.

were all bundled up for the event. At the far end of the pond was an area of thin ice with a small red warning flag. I planted myself on the shore edge before the flagged area, and declared emphatically that no one should skate beyond where I was standing. Well, boys will be boys, and within moments, one of the more athletic boys had pushed off so hard with Joe his slide that he was sailing right for the thin ice and he slid right in. Plunk! I

—

sailed across the ice until

who made

vain attempts to get us

did catch bad colds, but

did survive.

group of

young boys to a pond in a nearby wooded area. We were going to "ice skate" by

—

sters,

warm.

a very cold day, during Christbreak,

area where it could no longer support me, in my attempt to help him. And then we were both swimming in the paralyzing cold water with our heavy clothing. Somehow, we found our way out from the ice shelf and onto the shore. We had to go a mile back to the main house, accompanied by the other young-

That summer,

ice

pond friend

came running up to me one day. He was

He was going to have a visit mother whom he had not seen for some months. Our social worker had reached out attempting to find her and determine if there was a potential of their being reunited in her home. I had some time that day, and we waited together. We had become fast friends since the mishap last winter. As we waited, a strange feeling began to come over me, an all too familiar feelso excited.

from

ing.

his

the afternoon passed into early

evening, verification of my feeling was evident

reached the

when no visitor showed for Joe. social

work nature could

ratio-

nalize the blockings that might have

Readings For The Week Of December 1 5 - December 21

Thanks To

St.

Jude

Sunday: Zephaniah3:14-18;Philippians4:4-7:Luke3:10-18.

Monday: Numbers 24:2-7, 15-1 7; Matthew 21 :23-27. Tuesday: Genesis 49:8-10; Matthew 1:1-17.

Thanks to St. Jude for prayers answered and favors granted.

RLS

allowed this disappointment to occur by a mother toward her son. My human nature, however, struggled with the disappointment for her, to have unknowingly missed out on an opportunity to have become reacquainted with a "great" kid!

Wednesday: Jeremiah 23:5-8; Matthew 1:8-14.

Employment Opportunities Thursday: Judges 13:2-7,24-25; Luke 1 :5-25. Friday: Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38.

Saturday: Songs 2:8-14orZephaniah3:14-18;Lukel:39-45.

DRE for parish of 700 families. Responsibilities include coordination of religious formation program Pre-K through 12, youth ministry, adult education and sacramental preparation of children and parents. Degree in religious education or comparable experience desired. Send resume to: Search Committee, St. Pius X Church, 2210 N. Elm St., Greeensboro NC 27408.

News

Vnolic

December

Herald

199)

13,

(^muniquemonoj La Virgen de Guadalupe, Patrona de las Americas Por

PADRE

SILL

Santisima Virgen se le Diego en el cerro de Tepeyac y le pidio que se le edificara un templo en aquel lugar, desde el cual ella velaria por el mundo hispano, como madre y senora, librandolo de todos los de 1531, aparecio

indio Juan

peligros.

Como Virgen

la tilma,

prueba de su aparicion,

dejo a Juan Diego, grabada en su belh'sima imagen de una

mujer mestiza y le mando llevar al Arzobispo de Mejico, en aquel entonces, Monsenor Zumarraga, un manojo de hermosas rosas que no podfan existir

autobuses, los taxis, en

mucha

tiendas,

en muchos hogares esta la imagen las apariciones. bendita de Peregrinaciones de grupos he individuos, visitan la Villa durante todo el ano. No hay mejicano bien nacido que no lleve al pecho la imagen de la Virgen. Es muy comun encontrar en Mejico, en Centro y Sur America miembros de la familia que llevan el nombre de Guadalupe. Es grande y profunda la fe de muchos en la Virgen, cuyo regalo el cielo nos ha Pero yo

Que

pasando en nuestros pueblos? Porque es mucho el llanto que escuchamos a diario producto de la injusticia, de la falta de amor y del respeto humano. De la violencia y el odio de muchos. De la miseria de tantos y del acaparamiento de otros. En que consiste la fe a la Stma. Virgen ? Cual es ese amor que le profesamos? Porque se ve en muchos hogares, mucha desunion, falta de comprencion de los unos para con los otros. En muchos paises de America no otros:

esta

mujer,

jovenes, muchos vicios que van matando

poco a poco a las personas, imagenes de Dios. Si en las misas Guadalupanas hay mariachis y alegria, porque hay tanta tristeza en otros? Porque se Uora tanto en los hogares? Si cada ano se bendicen rosas y se conmemora el grandioso milagro, porque hay tanta aridez y

Americas.

sino milagrosamente, pues no era tiempo

flores.

Despues de muchos anos, esa imagen estampada en la tilma de Juan Diego ha sido sometida a toda clase de pruebas, comprobando asf, que no hay ningun vestigio de pintura, ni de ninguna sustancia quimica, ni biologica,

allf

explicandose

imagen por una

intervention milagrosa.

Estaes la tradition simple y sencilla, este es el relato autentico y comprobado con exactitud. Esta es la historia que

sucedio y que todos conocemos muy bien como un poema o como una

nermosa pagina sacada del Evangelio de San Lucas. La vedad es que el pueblo mejicano y toda America ha aceptado las apariciones lo mismo que la Iglesia y ha escogido por

Madre

a Maria, bajo

esta advocation de Guadalupe.

La fe del

pueblo se ha cimentado en el santuario de la Virgen y se puede decir que la historia de Mejico, como la de muchos pueblos ha tenido como bandera a la Stma. Virgen todos sus y acontecimientos giran al rededor de esta Ntra. Senora.

La independencia de Mejico

comenzo bajo el patrocinio de Guadalupe. No hay hogar que no este 'recedido

por

morenita.

Los

desolation en muchas almas, tanta resequedad en muchos corazones? Todo esto quiere decir que nos hace falta comprender mejor en que consiste nuestra devotion a la Virgen? Cuales son los valores autenticos que tenemos que seguir? En que nos comprometemos cada ano al celebrar esta fiesta religiosa? Cual debe ser nuestra actitud frente al acontecimiento de tener como Madre a la Reina del cielo? Es el hombre enceguecido por el pecado el que crea injusticias, acaparamientos, inflation. El hombre que ha perdido el camino de la gracia y el contacto con Dios, que se enloquece y vive una vida miserable. No hay nadie que crea tener verdadera devotion a la Virgen y no llegue a ser buen cristiano. Nuestras creencias religiosas tienen que ir

acompanadas de nuestras buenas obras. Nosotros los hispanos no aceptamos

conquistas ni colonizajes, solo esa Virgen

morena nos ha robado el corazon a cada uno para entregarselo a Dios y es deber nuestro seguir sus huellas y de sus rosas.

perfume

El Papa dice que la Iglesia es una senal de Gracia. El Ciudad del Vaticano (CNS) Papa Juan Pablo II dijo a los participantes de una audiencia general en el Vaticano que la Iglesia es una senal visible de la gracia salvadora de Dios en el mundo. El Papa, al continuar una serie de

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Para situar comprender y debidamente el misterio eclesiastic sacerdotal, hay que partir de 1 If conception de la Iglesia a tres terminos^

Cristo, Fieles y Ministros.

hacer lo que El habfa acabado de

conferido hoy por medio del Obispo,

conception, solamente Cristo es la cabeza y todos los demas, seran miembros de un mismo cuerpo. Cristo a traves de su Espiritu. constituye el pueblo de Dios de cuyo seno escoge a algunos para que le representen en la tierra. Quienes han, sido escogidos, perteneciendo a este pueblo y manteniendose dentro de el.

manos al nuevo

estan puestos para atender a todos los

hacer. Convertirel

pan y el vino en su propio cuerpo y Este

mento con

imposition de

las

Sacraes

Presbftero y la uncion del oleo en sus manos. Para que los jovenes reciban

Sacramento, tienen que estudiar

este

filosofia, teologfa, sagradas escrituras

otras ciencias mas, propias de la Iglesia

catolica y de la sociedad en que van a vivir.

Este Sacramento es sucesion y continuidad de Cristo a traves de los Sacerdotes y los Obispos, sucesores de los Apostoles. Asi pues, el Sacerdote es

un hombre sacado del pueblo para servir pueblo. Su mision es la de colaborar con Cristo en su obra redentora. Es la de extender el reino de Dios y su justicia entre todos los hombres. El Sacerdote es otro Cristo en la tierra. De ahf que no hay que mirar el caracter humano del al

esta

Misas en espanol en la catedral de San Patricio El Padre Sill Rueda celebra los tres primeros domingos de cada mes, la Santa

Misa en espanol en tanto en esos

de San pm. Por lo

la catedral

Patricio (Charlotte) a las 7

domingos

se realizaran

tambien los Bautisos para aquellos que esten preparados.

La preparation para

los Bautisos sera el jueves

o viernes anterior a uno de los tres domingos. Llamar al Padre para hacer cita. Tel:

fieles, en orden a la consecution de su salvation, con los medios que el Senor les ha confiado. La noche del domingo de pascua, Jesus otorgo a sus Apostoles el poder de perdonar los pecados en su nombre. Los Apostoles a su vez, traspasaron los poderes sacerdotales a otros hombres en el sacramento de las Ordenes Sagradas; estos ordenaron mas Obispos para que continuaran la tarea de evangelizar. Estos Obispos ordenaron otros Obispos y Sacerdotes, por lo tanto el poder del sacerdocio proviene en linea directa de Jesus mismo con sucesion de los Apostoles.

(continua)

332-6452.

Posadas o Novena Navidena Las posadas o novena navidena comienzan el 16 de diciembre hasta el 24 que es el nacimiento de Jesus. Son nueve dfas de preparacio espiritual a la llegada del Senor, con lecturas biblicas. oraciones, cantos y otras tradiciones En el se hara el

CCH

religiosas.

nacimiento o pesebre con el fin de podet hacer allf la novena con los grupos de cursillistas,

charlas el 27 de noviembre ultimo sobre la

naturaleza de la Iglesia dijo que a esta

se le ha descrito durante las edades

como un

"misterio" o un "sacramento", mediante el cual, Dios nos lleva a complementar su plan eterno para salvar a toda la humanidad.

Cifras muestran muchas Diocesis con grandes concentraciones de Catolicos

Hispanos. Washington (CNS)

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Los Obispos,

en su reunion anual de otono, escucharon que 1 3 diocesis de los Estados Unidos tienen mas de un 50 por ciento de

Hoy podemos ver claramente que la como se pronostico

presencia hispana,

hace cuatro anos, es en verdad una realidad. Esta poblacion ha aumentado considerablemente, tanto en la sociedad

como en

la Iglesia,

dijo

Monsenor

Enrrique San Pedro, Obispo coadjutor

de Brownsville, Tejas, presidente del comite para asuntos hispanos de los Obispos estadounidenses.

demas

Noticias Locales

catolicos hispanos.

Noticias Breves

ministro, sino su mision divina y su caracter sagrado.

darles poder para

pregunto con muchos

Hay mucha esclavitud mucho egoismo en el hombre, mucho libertinaje en los

las

Sacerdotes ordenarles

sangre.

se respeta la vida.

Imagen de N.S. de Guadalupe, patrona de

Por PADRE SILL RUEDA Durante la ultima cena, Jesus dio a su Iglesia el santo sacrificio de la Misa y tambien el Sacramento de las Ordenes Sagradas. Hizo de sus Apostoles

dado.

Orden Sacerdotal

RUEDA

La tradition cuenta que en diciembre

Los Sacramentos

carismaticos y el grupo de

los ninos que se preparan para la primera

comunion. Tambien habra posadas > novenas por las casas en varios sectores de la ciudad. Favor llamar a la Hna Pilai o al Padre Sill para informarse.

Misa de Navidad Sera en la catedral de San Patricio e martes 24 de diciembre a las 8 pm. cor la representation del pesebre a lo vivo Le} invitados. todos Estan

recomendamos

puntualidad.

SE APROXIMA LA NAVIDAD Ante el egoi'smo destructivo de U humanidad, laNochebuenaenciende urn vez mas su esperanza y toca a loi corazones de grandes y chicos para que salven lo mejor de si y lo compartan poi las vfas

sinceridad y el

amor

uni-

versal bien entendido.

Navidad es un camino que no

tien<

pandereta, porque Dios resuena dentrc

de quien va en fratemidad. A Belen se vs y se viene por caminos de justicia.

(res

ecember

13,

The Catholic News

1991

Perfodo de Adviento es fiempo Especial para la Familia El

Por EL OBISPO JOHN DONOGHUE El Adviento es el tiempo de fortalecer la comunidad. Inclusive en el mundo secular, las semanas antes de la navidad han sido tradicionalmente marcadas con un incremento de actividades y contribuciones de caridad.. En muchas comunidades a lo largo del pais, muchas agendas de ayuda encuentran el perfodo antes de naviadad, el mas propicio para abrir sus corazones y compartir generosamente su tiempo, talentos y tesoros con los demas. Inclusive con nuestros vecinos, amigos y companeros de trabajo mk nos sentimos mas carinosos, mas inclinados a desearnos unos a otros paz y prosperidad para el ano venidero. Este espiritu de caridad y prosperidad no ocurre por accidente. Las tradiciones cristianas han influenciado fuertemente el mundo secular y Adviento es el ejemplo perfecto para ello. | .jSt*"""

/^^^

^/kjm^A

Egfl

Este perfodo esta lleno de anticipaciones y preparaciones. el que nos alegra la llegada de Santa Claus y

Justo es un ninito

AIDS

patient

^^^^^^^^^^.nos

and George

Cristo y estamos listos

Reuters)

sentimos contentos anticipadamente con la llegada de a su encuentro preparando nuestros corazones y hogares para

Kimberly Bergalis

AIDS

she urged mandatory Beralis.

(c)

prepares to testify before a congressional panel where

Anna

nesting of health care workers. With her are her parents,

She died Dec. 8 of AIDS contracted from her dentist. (CNS photo from

El.

nuestras parroquias participamos en los programas de Adviento que nos une

a todos para aprender su significado y

como podemos aprobecharlo espiritualmente

para bien nuestro y de nuestra familia. Algunos programas de education religiosa de las parroquias pueden enfatizar la fuerza de la mente y el espiritu de los individuos

Adviento enfatiza la necesidad de estrechar los lazos familiares. Muchas de las actividades de esta epoca se centran al rededor de la familia, para unirlos a todos como una corona de Adviento encendida, mostrando en el calendario la marca del arbol de Jesse como en el Antiguo Testamento sfmbolo de un tiempo de espera. Por eso decimos que el Adviento es un tiempo para la familia. Asi como nos preparamos para cualquier evento social, como aniversarios familiares, matrimonios, cumpleanos etc. Y nos alegramos y lo hacemos muchas veces mejor, cuando sabemos que es para nuestros seres queridos. El Adviento une a las familias no solo en la preparacion para los dfas navidenos sino tambien para reconciliarlas en las diferencias que hayan tenido en el pasado. Es pues tiempo para mirar atras muy bien y reconocer nuestras faltas, para comprender nuestras devilidades y aceptarnos como una sola familia, haciendo correcciones y

Catholic

Woman Who

Urged

Safeguards Dies Of AIDS At 23

catolicos.

propositos para mejorar.

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CNS) berly Bergalis, the

woman who contracted AIDS from

her

and made it her mission to push for laws requiring health workers to be tested for AIDS, died of the disease Dec. 8 at age 23. Hers was the first confirmed case of an AIDS-infected doctor infecting a dentist

in Atlanta.

Miss Bergalis died

home

her

Fort Pierce.

Her

father,

George Bergalis, said

her death meant "the virus, politicians

and public health any more harm."

officials can't

do her

testify before

Congress

favor of man-

Papa

dijo:

"Hoy,

como nunca

antes,

Iglesia

tiene

oportunidad de llevar el Evangelio, con el ejemplo y la palabra, a todos los pueblos y naciones." El Papa ve que este es el amanecer de una era misionera, que se convertira" en "un dfa radiante cargado de abundante cosecha, si todos los cristianos... responden con generosidad y santidad a las llamadas y retos de nuestro tiempo." (Redemptoris Missio. N. 92)

survived by her parents; two

sisters, Allison, 20,

and Sondra,

;

and

Bergalis of Tamaqua.

A vigil

was

to take place Dec. 9 at

Anastasia Catholic Church

Pierce.

But the "Bergalis bill," opposed by activists, the American Medical Association and the American Dental

to be buried in a cemetery for Lithuanian-

made

in Fort

Mass was scheduled Tamaqua, where she was

funeral

for Dec. 12 in

Americans.

New

from

patients'

Miss Bergalis was infected by her David Acer, who died of AIDS in 1990. Four other Acer patients have been diagnosed with the same strain dentist, Dr.

of AIDS.

CHICAGO

In a scathing letter to Florida health

Miss Bergalis wrote, "Who do I blame? Do I blame myself? I sure don't. I never used IV drugs, never slept with anyone and never had a blood transfusion."

blamed Acer and "anyone that knew Dr. Acer was infected and had full-blown AIDS and stood by not doing a damn thing about

The Bergalis family became increasbecame

ingly vocal as Miss Bergalis sicker.

"Someone who has AIDS and continues to practice (medicine)

nothing

better than a murderer," her father all

was

they are.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Catholics can help America by

the poorest parishes in

us-

ing Today' s Missal. In January, the Catholic Church Extension Society and Oregon Catholic Press will release the first edition of their collaborative missalette in a special edition

of Today' s Missal.

"Through these

missalettes, parish-

good works of Church across the United States,"

ioners can learn about the the

officials in April,

MissalTo Assist

Extension Society

standard preventive steps are

quoted as saying. "That's

out of con-

it."

procedures are performed.

Instead, she said she

Por eso el Santo Padre quiere que este ano del Quinto Centenario sea el ano de la gran renovacidn y compromiso catolico para vivir y compartir la Fe.

1978.

She

St.

blood.

y confirmado catolico tu tienes la obligation de ser una buena influencia para los demas. El Papa Pablo VI dijo que no solo debfamos preocuparnos si podfan salvarse los otros si nosotros no difundimos el Evangelic sino si nos podrfamos salvar nosotros mismos al no hacerlo. Nuestra sociedad esta' enferma de corruption, violencia, deshumanizacidn, miseria, autoindulgencia, colapso de la vida familiar, aborto, droga adiccion. Muchas personas, aun catolicos, son religiosamente indiferentes. Muchos catolicos no son activos en su fe. Es hora de actuar para despertar al gigante que duerme que es el Pueblo de Dios, la Iglesia. Es hora de vivir y compartir el Evangelio con nuevo fervor.

and patients before invasive medical

Disease Control that at least 40 of the nations '6,436 infected health care work-

bautizado

The Florida Catholic. "Our keep it from happening to other families. It should never have happened to this family, either." Miss Bergalis was bom in Tamaqua, Pa., and moved to Florida with her

nurse, told

datory testing of health care workers

ers contracted the virus

Como

such a shock

her grandparents, Bernard and Helen

taken, despite reports by the Centers for

No.

illness "is

Bergalis, a public health

Florida she mustered her strength to

unlikely

PERSONAL?

Anna

family

Medical specialists maintain that doctor-patient infections are extremely

BUENO EN TU VIDA

Kimberly's

The visibly ailing young woman drew national media attention this fall when after a 20-hour train ride from

gressional committee.

;ES SUFICIENTE SER

workers.

goal

Association, never

the fortitude to help their daughter in her

crusade for mandatory testing of health

to us,"

AIDS

DESCUBRE LA FE

They might as well take a gun and shoot somebody in the head with it." In a July 19 interview with The Florida Catholic, newspaper of the Palm Beach Diocese, Miss Bergalis' parents said their Catholic faith had given them

patient, according to the Centers for

Disease Control

Adviento, tambien es un tiempo especial para orar y recibir los sacramentos porque ellos son la Have para fortalecer nuestros lazos espirituales con nosotros mismos y con Cristo. Por eso es que durante este tiempo, muchas parroquias ofrecen celebraciones penitenciales para prepararse mejor a una buena confesion. Estas celebraciones invitan a todas las familias a participar unidas con fe y devotion. La mejor forma de preparamos para la llegada del Senor es pidiendo perdon de nuestros pecados y limpiando nuestros corazones para El. Y que mejor forma de hacerlo que a traves del sacramento de la reconciliation y de la eucaristfa. Haga de este tiempo lo mejor para su familia. Dele a ella la oportunidad de renovarse y agradecer por las muchas bendiciones que Cristo promete a todos los que le aman. Permita que el Adviento sea tiempo para que su familia encienda los corazones y las mentes por el poder del amor de Jesus. Yo rezare para que sus esfuerzos de preparacion a la llegada del Senor, por sus palabras y buenos deseos sean sinceros en este tiempo de navidad y a traves de todo el ano nuevo. Paz para todos.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Kimyoung Catholic

said Father

Edward

sion president. In the

Slattery, Exten-

new

missalette,

Father Slattery describes missionary activities in rural

and impoverished parts

of the country.

The missalette is intended to to raise parish awareness and provide examples

of Christ in the world today.

"Each Catholic has

a responsibility

people who are deprived of basic needs," said Father Alfred Aversa of Runnemede, N.J. to support

For more information about Today' at (312) 2367240. To order the Extension edition, parishes can contact Oregon Catholic Press at 800-547-8992. Cost is $2.59, when ordering 50 issues or more.

Missal, call Extension

News

itholic

Herald

December

Diocesan News Briefs

199

13,

Cub Scout Honored By Church.

Christmas Trees

When the time comes to purchase your Christmas tree, remember that many diocesan parishes are selling Christmas trees and wreaths as fundraising projects.

These

trees are

some of the best money can

looking, nicest shaped trees

They

from mountain tree farms, and best of all, the monies go back to parish projects. buy.

are fresh

Beat The Blues

ARDEN — St.

change the holiday blues. Don't isolate yourself. Talking to someone about your feelings can help you feel better.

— —

More Holiday Hints

—

ARDEN Stress busting ways to avoid becoming a stressed-out statistic: Prioritize holiday activities and drop the ones you can do without.

— — Suggest family dinners be pot — Schedule time each week. — Have one day "open house" that

Barnabas' newslet-

following suggestions to

ter offers the

Early reservations are encouraged,

and can be made by calling Pat Kirwan, (919) 292-2776, or Ray Benston, (919) 292-1767.

luck.

relaxation

multiple events.

—

Set realistic expectations for the (Gift giving, budget, shop-

holidays.

ping time,

Don 't set yourself up for

etc.)

disappointment.

— Take time renew your — Know emotional pain — your can help to

that

instructive

you

are worried about paying

bills,

remember that a gift of is more valued than any

holiday

time or service

purchased item.

— Take care of

spiritual

values.

for

family and friends rather than hosting

yourself.

Get plenty

of rest and stay away from too

much

any one thing. (Alcohol, desserts,

etc.)

pron

feelings

Vocations Writing Contest CHARLOTTE The Knights of Columbus announce their annual Voca-

Have family members identify what they would like to do during the

tions writing contest for students in

grades 6-8.

holidays, and arrange activities that will

"What's God Calling Me To Do?" Essays should be 500 words or less, and poems should be limited to one page. Winners will receive $50 U.S. Savings Bonds. Entries must be submitted prior to Jan. 31, 1992, and should be sent to: Knights of Columbus, Charlotte Coun-

guide you to a better future. Develop a plan of action and

move toward achiev-

ing your goals in the

—

New

Year.

meet each reasonable expectation.

The Season

'Tis

HICKORY

—

Sing along with St. Aloysius carollers as they set out to get into the Christmas spirit by bringing

some cheer

ing well or

someone who confined

isn't feel-

home

or in a

nursing home.

—

This year's theme

cil

779, P.O.

Box

1287, Charlotte,

28209.

Jason

Shaw (front,

proudly wears his

latest

scouting award, the Parvuli Dei.

He is picturet

Ed Vilkauskas, pastor of Our Lady of Lourde: in Monroe. The Parvuli Dei (Children of God) emblem is special recognition by the Catholii Church to a Cub or Weblos for advancement in religious knowledge and spiritual growth with his brother, David, and Spiritan Father

Dec. 20, carollers will gather at at 6 p.m. for hot cocoa and cookies as they go out for song and good cheer. For more information, contact Carol Gilmore, (704) 256-4825. St.

Aloysius' activity center

Freelance Writers/Photographers CHARLOTTE Put your writing or photo skills to work for the Church. The Catholic News & Herald is

—

looking for individuals with writing or

photographic

skills to

1992 North Sea Adventure

CHARLOTTE — A summer jour-

ney to Ireland, Scotland and Holland will leave on July 13 for a 15-day trip that features visits to the Shrine of Our Lady of Konock, and the World's Fair of Flowers in Amsterdam. Contact Msgr. Richard Allen, or Jean Ponischil, trip secretary, 1614 Dilworth Road, East, Charlotte, NC 28203, (704) 375-2366.

Ecumenical Helping Hands

4537.

ARDEN

—

counterparts from St. Barnabas as they

wrapping packages and addressing cards or decorating

assist the elderly with

rooms.

their

The two groups 1

will gather

on Dec.

5 at Nativity Lutheran Church for lunch,

then proceed to a retirement

meet

at St. Barnabas at 12:30 p.m., and asked to bring a bag lunch. For more information, call St. Barnabas, (704) 684-6098.

Celebration

GREENSBORO — The Knights of

Columbus Council 939 of is

planning

its

Paul the Year's fes-

St.

New

On Dec.

31, the Knights will host a

dinner of prime

dancing, beverages, and a breakfast snack at 1 2: 30 a.m at the rib,

The

Kim, (704) 464-

home on Horsepen Creek Road.

total cost is

$50 a couple.

'Circle

Of The

Spirit'

WASHINGTON

VISN

Communal Pennance Service KINGS MOUNTAIN Christ the

—

King

— The

"blackrobes," traveled to Montana spiritual

will hold

its

program 10 p.m., and again on Dec.

will broadcast the

on Dec. 20 at 23 at 3 p.m. ACTS program on Dec. 26

will broadcast the at 11

1837

to establish St.

Rockies, the

first

Mary's of

of many missions an(

schools operated by the Jesuits. initial

spiritual

Thi:

bond grew more

ten

sion-filled with the arrivial of whifc

Catholic settlers, priests' financial

whose demands on th< and personal resource.

rivaled those of the Indians. In addition efforts to educate the Indians at time:

caused the loss of their culture and

tra

ditions.

was funded ii by a grant from the Catholic Com munication Campaign. "Circle of the Spirit"

part

The Catholic News & Herald wel comes parish news for the diocesan new; briefs. Submit releases 10 days befon publication.

a.m.

communal pennance

St. Mary in Shelby will hold its communal pennance service on Dec.

19, at

7:30 p.m.

LENIOR —

will hold

its

in the Faith

St.

Christmas party on Dec. 15 Formation Building at 6:30

p.m.

covered dish dinner will be followed by a visit from someone special from the North Pole. For more information, call St. Francis of Assisi, (704) 754-5281.

WINSTON SALEM

— The Wee

Care Shoppe at Catholic Social Services in Winston Salem is in need of newborn t-shirts, sleepers, blankets and winter outerwear.

saints PHI LOGON US WAS A ST PHIL0GONIUS Sr. FAMOUS LAWYER; IN 319, WHILE HE WAS MARRIED AND WITH A DAUGHTER, HE WAS NAMED I

Francis of Assisi

th<

service on Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Infant Clothing Needed

tivities.

Council

to Scott or

Christmas Doings

Junior high helpers are asked to

Apostle

Scott Gilfillan.

home from

2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

New Year's

Christmas party for Dec. 20 7:30 p.m. at the home of Kim and

their annual

DeSmet, respond

ing to the Flathead Indians' request fo

their national schedule.

tizer to share

dies Guild of St. Joseph are planning

"Circle of the Spirit" relates hov Jesuit Father Pierre

RSVP

NEWTON — Members of the La-

Writers and photographers are needed in the following areas: Greensboro, Winston Salem, High Point, Boone, Albermarle, Shelby and Hickory. For a copy of writers guidelines, contact The Catholic News & Herald office, (704) 331-1713.

The junior high Lutheran youth group will join their

Becky, (919)

Member are asked to bring an appeand their own drinks.

Christmas Party

call

renewal and economic advancement of two Native American tribes is the focus of a special television program, "Circle of the Spirit," which will be seen on broadcast and cable outlets across the nation during December. The one-hour documentary, produced by the United States Catholic Conference and premiered on NBC in June, 1990, will be transmitted by the Catholic Telecommunications Network of America (CTNA) for placement by its affiliates on local outlets and to EWTN, VISN, and ACTS for use on

round out our

stringer network.

To donate items, 727-0705.

BISHOP OF ANTIOCH. DURING THE PERSECUTION OF

CHRISTIANS UNDER EMPERORS

MAXIMINUS AND LICINIUS, PHILOGONIUS CONFESSED HIS FAITH, FOR THIS HE WAS

IMPRISONED. DURING HIS FESTIVAL IN 38fe IN ANTIOCH. ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM PRAISED PHILOGONIUS' DEVOTION. ALL THAT IS KNOWN ABOUT PHILOGONIUS COMES FROM THIS

SERMON.

PHILOGONIUS PIED IN THE YEAR HIS FEAST IS DEC. 20.

324--

December

The Catholic New

13, 1991

World And National Briefs

head of the Congregation for the Docof the Faith, addressed the European Synod of Bishops Dec. 2. The synod was called by Pope John Paul II to take advantage of new evangelization opportunities in Europe's post-commutrine

Pushing Condoms To Fight AIDS

foreign aid

Called 'Writing OfT Youth ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CNS) Bishop John C. Favalora of St. Petersburg, saying society "should be encour-

organizations that back abortion. Carried over to next year's session was a funding bill for the National Institutes of Health which contains a provision

aging young people, not writing them

overturning the current ban on the use of

off as hopelessly amoral," has lambasted

fetal tissue

—

company's plans

a Florida

condoms

produce

included funds for

from deliberately induced abortions in federally funded research.

column

in the

Nov. 29 issue of The Flordia Catholic, also urged readers to "call those cable channels and those associated with the advertising of condoms on television" to object to such condom marketing. Access To Dead Sea Scrolls Widened As Scholars Approve Guidelines WASHINGTON (CNS) Access to the Dead Sea Scrolls has become significantly wider with the recent announcement by the Israeli Antiquities Authority that scholars wishing to view the scrolls will no longer be required to promise not to publish the texts. In addition, guidelines approved at the annual convention of the Society of Biblical Literature would encourage

—

scholars or institutions possessing an-

make

cient texts to

the material avail-

able to others before authorized acatexts are finalized.

Access

to the

more than 800 scroll fragments has been a major issue among scholars since shortly after their discovery more than 40 years ago in caves near the Dead Sea. The fragments are stored at the

Priest's Killer

Given Death Sentence

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS)

— The death sentence

for a 23-year-old

man found

guilty of the murder and robbery of a Cape Town priest has prompted the southern African bishops to

renew

their call for abolishing the

death penalty. In sentencing Cyril Francis in Cape Town's Supreme Court Nov. 26, Judge A.J. Lategan said Francis had killed Father Noel Stanton "in a

and repugnant manner by drop-

brutal

ping a block of concrete on his head."

However,

it is

uncertain

when

WASHINGTON

(CNS)

Orthodox

Response To Pope, Says Talks In Jeopardy VATICAN CITY (CNS) A major Orthodox official said ecumenical Official, In

—

He was responding to a reconciliaby Pope John Paul II, who said

in a

message

to the patriarch that ten-

show

that Catholics

make any dents in the Bush administration's policies on abortion. Although as many as six presidential vetoes had been predicted, Bush only vetoed two abortion-related measures a District of Columbia appropriations bill which would have allowed

learn

anew how

ended

its

after failing to

Europe and Orthodox must

sions in Central and Eastern

1991 session Nov. 27

gress

to live together.

The

locally raised revenues to

Catholic-Orthodox tensions resurfaced at the Nov. 28-Dec. 14 special Synod of Bishops for Europe when only three of eight Orthodox Churches accepted Vatican invitations to send non-voting delegates. The main tensions concern church property disputes between East-

abortion,

ern-rite Catholics

—

be used for and another funding measure which overturned a ban on using federal

and Orthodox

in sev-

eral countries.

family planning funds to counsel about abortion.

The

district

funding

bill

was

resubmitted and approved without the abortion provision, while the presiden-

Cardinal Says Church Must Talk Less

About

Self,

More About God

VATICAN CITY (CNS)

— Cardi-

veto on abortion counseling was

nal Joseph Ratzinger said that in devis-

sustained. Several other abortion-related

ing evangelization strategies, the Church

provisions were killed in conference

may "talk too much about itself and not enough about God. Cardinal Ratzinger,

tial

committee. Also, the House killed a

ENOUGH FOR YOU TO BE GOOD

PERSONAL

YOUR

LIFE?

No. As a baptized, confirmed Catholic, you have an obligation to be an influence for good on others. Pope Paul VI said we should worry not only whether others will be saved if we do not spread the Gospel, but whether we will be saved. Our society is sick with corruption, violence, inhumanity, misery, self-indulgence, licentiousness, the collapse of family life, abortion, drug addiction. Many people, even Catholics, are indifferent in religion. Many Catholics are inactive in their faith. It is time to stir to action the sleeping giant that is the people of God who are the Church. It is time to live and share the Gospel with new fervor.

why

the Holy Father wants this V Centenary year to be a year of great renewal and recommitment of Catholics to living and sharing

That

to be missionaries

now among

their

family and friends, Pope John Paul said.

"You must have

the courage to

speak about Christ in your families and your environments of study, work or

pope told young people message for World Youth Day 1992. In most countries, youth day will be celebrated on Palm Sunday, which in 1992 is April 12. recreation," the in a

—

Church must ask itself if it unduly burdens people by banning artificial birth control and remarriage after divorce, a German bishop told the special Synod of Bishops on Europe. Auxiliary Bishop Norbert Werbs of Schwerin also urged

People To Help Rebuild Romanian Church JOLIET,

111.

(CNS)

—A

Level, Pa., to

Romanian

parents

who

United States to work in the mines during World War I. The family returned to Romania when he was 5. He returned to America in 1971 with his

came

to the

brother's family.

ALLENTOWN,

Church

the Gospel requires the

clude ity

women from

and

to ex-

positions of author-

exclude lay people from the

process for selecting bishops. Effective evangelization, he said, requires the

Church

to continually ask itself if

being faithful to the

— including

spirit

it is

of the Gospel

the practice of not unduly burdening believers and to the teachings of the Second Vatican Council.

—

Pa.

The Pope said, "Today, as never before, the Church has the opportunity of bringing the Gospel, by witness and word, to all people and nations. The Pope sees this as the dawning of a new missionary age, which will become a "radiant day bearing an abundant harvest, if all Christians... respond with generosity and holiness to the calls and challenges of our time." ( Redemptoris Missio N. 92)

(CNS)

—

Church Urged

Share Wealth CITY (CNS)

Spiritual, Material

VATICAN

credible on the continent the Church

must share

and material synod heard requests for aid from newly liberated Eastern churches and appeals from Western prelates on behalf of Europe's "new set of poor." "This synod must turn to tangible things. It must be a synod of visible communion" with the poorest in Europe, said Portuguese Bishop Antonio Marcelino of Veiro. "Many people live in material and moral misery," he said. The Church is called upon to demonstrate its own poverty, to "disregard honorific titles and have more regard for the rejected," he said. "Our credibility depends upon the attention we give to the deprived people in Europe," he said. resources.

its

spiritual

Dec.

3, the

The News Church has more important things to do than talk about the baggy-eyed governor of New York who's in trouble with his budget," New York Gov. Mario Cuomo said on ABC-TV's "This Week With David Brinkley" Nov. 24. Those named in the petition included two governors, six U.S. senators, 16

federal judge

and two

women

WASHINGTON

of the dozen

members of Congress concomment on the petition.

tacted had any

South Texas Bishop Known For Defense Of Poor Retires Pope WASHINGTON (CNS) John Paul II has accepted the retirement of Bishop John J. Fitzpatrick of

—

Brownsville, Texas,

known

—

Politi-

some U.S.

excommunication because of their abortion views had little response to the pro-lifers' petition brought to Pope John Paul II. "The pope has never spoken on Mario Cuomo 's position (on abortion), and Lord knows, the pope of the whole world's Catholic

for his de-

fense of the poor, including Central

Americans who have fled their nations and sought temporary shelter in his diocese on the U.S. -Mexico border. The announcement of Bishop Fitzpatrick 's retirement, effective Nov. 30, was made in Washington by Archbishop Agostino Cacciavillan, apostolic pro-nuncio to the United States. Bishop Fitzpatrick,

succeeded by Bishop Enrique San named coadjutor bishop of the Brownsville Diocese in August. is

Pedro,

Father Burtchaell Resigns From Notre Dame Amid Sex Allegations

NOTRE DAME,

Ind.

(CNS)

—

Holy Cross Father James Tunstead Burtchaell, a nationally versity of Notre

(CNS)

heading

abortion rights organizations. Only one

gian, has agreed to resign

Politicians Have Little Response To Excommunication Petition

members

of the U.S. House of Representatives, a

years as secretary to the papal delegate

Washington.

Par-

Synod

of Bishops on Europe said that to be

73,

—

ticipants addressing the special

Bishop Joseph Mark McShea, founding bishop of the Diocese of Allentown, died at his Allentown home Nov. 28. He was 84. In addition to founding the Allentown Diocese, Bishop McShea was one of the first Americans assigned to the Roman Curia to serve in what is now known as the Congregation for the Eastern-Rite Churches and later spent 13

pro-life leaders for

Roma-

nian-American priest who spent 1 8 years in Romania's prison system for resisting efforts to suppress Eastern-rite Catholicism said he plans to return to his homeland to help rebuild the Church. Father Alexander Ratiu, 75, who recently retired from the Joliet Diocese, said he plans to go back after Christmas to teach philosophy, patriology and theology at the Theological Academy of the Eastern-rite Romanian Catholic Church in Oradea. The education and training of new priests is one of the most important tasks in the rebuilding of the Church, Father Ratiu said in a recent interview. The priest was born in Scalp

cians and others targeted by

their faith.

Priest Plans

Founding Bishop Of Allentown Diocese Dies At 84

Discover The Faith i

are called not only to consider future missionary work in the Church but also

Church Teachings Too Burdensome VATICAN CITY (CNS) The

tion plea

— Con-

—

German Bishop Asks Whether Some

risk.

Abortion Policies Intact After 1991 Congressional Session

Among Friends, Families VATICAN CITY (CNS) Youths

aries

been a national moratorium on executions since February 1990.

proselytization, said that talks are at

Jerusalem un-

the biggest job the

the

Authority.

Church faces, but that God is not getting enough emphasis in the performance of that job. is

sentence will be carried out. There has

der the control of Israel's Antiquities

Museum

Cardinal Ratzinger said evan-

gelization

Opposed By Bishops

dialogue could be suspended unless problems with Eastern-rite Catholics in Eastern and Central Europe are resolved. Newly elected Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomeos I of Constantinople, citing tensions over property and charges of Catholic

Rockefeller

nist era.

the bishops Dec. 3 to ask themselves if

Pope Says Youths Must Be Mission-

targeted at youth. Bishop

Favalora, in his weekly

demic

bill that

known

theolo-

from the Uni-

Dame theology faculty

amid allegations he sexually harassed and abused students he counseled. In a brief statement Dec. 1, Father Carl F. Ebey, Holy Cross provincial, said Father Burtchaell, 57, was undergoing "psychological evaluation and treatment." He said the theologian agreed last

April to resign his faculty post ef-

fective next

summer, when his current The priest has been

sabbatical ends.

working at Princeton University under a research grant during his sabbatical.

Catholic

News

December

Herald

A Busy Day At Our Lady

Of Grace

13, 19S

Greensboro

Iffti

lie

Father Garrow talks with

first

grade students

Our Lady of Grace School about

significance of the Jesse Tree.

Marian Father Mark Garrow offers a closing prayer during Lady of Grace. Deacon Tim Rohan is to his left.

the

Advent mission held

Our

Our Lady of Grace parishioner Betty Saulter, a first time blood donor, for the American Red Cross as part of the parish blood drive.

rests after donatin

521

Marian Father Walter Dziordz talks with third grade students during the weekly in-class

Mass

Our Lady of Grace School. Talking through

the

Mass gives

the children the

opportunity to better understand details of the Mass.

GREENSBORO than the average day

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at

was busier Our Lady of

part of his regularly scheduled class-

needs of the Red Cross. In the middle of the day, an Advent mission was held for children of Our Lady of Grace School. Children had the opportunity to talk about Advent with the clergy, questioning the symbols of the Jesse Tree and other symbols of the season. Marian Father Mark Garrow gave the children "much food for thought about how to grow closer to God in our daily lives by truly being open to those we meet each day," said Deacon Tim

room Masses, he dispensed

Rohan.

Grace.

Besides the normal daily activities of a vibrant 1750-family parish, bers of Our

mem-

Lady of Grace turned Dec. 4

into a day of service and giving to the community. Parish-based activities kept priests and volunteers moving at a brisk pace from dawn until well-beyond dusk. Throughout the day, Marian Father Walter Dziordz tended to the faith formation of the grade school children. As

the Eucha-

parishioners spent the evening reflect-

posed by the 9 and 10-

ing on the spirituality of the season as

Father Garrow presented "Witnessing

year-old students.

"We

through the Mass," says Father Dziordz. "As I wash my hands, I am asking the kids 'why I am doing

talk

involvement offers the opportunity for the children to be more involved with the Mass, giving them a greater sense of understanding. this?'"

feels the

In the adjacent activity center, pa-

rishioners gathered in response to an

urgent appeal from the American

Red

Cross for blood donations. Thirty-nine

As part of Advent preparation, many

grade students. In the classroom, Father Walter listened attentively

rist to third

to the questions

much-needed blood were collected to help offset the community

pints of

to the

Lord's Presence," the

last

session

A shelter resident (standing in striped sweater) calls upon "Jesus in thanks for His presenc ftjj for those

who

are struggling, for the gift of people

who

care."

of a three-part Advent series.

Months of planning for the dinner at Urban Ministry night shelter culminated the day 's activities. Renate Bungar

With

the help of

RCIA

candidates

socks, and mittens for shelter residents.

and parish volunteers, Our Lady of Grace was able to present 77 men and 15 women shelter residents with gifts of warmth. Volunteers for the dinner project worked throughout the day preparing 20

The

were gift wrapped for the homeless, and presented in a

turkeys.

Christmas-like fashion.

parish did," says Father Dziordz.

the

spearheaded the drive to collect scarves, hats, flannel shirts, thermal undershirts,

essential items

am very impressed with what the He

points out that the parish's involvemer

with the Urban Ministry is "totally non-clergy effort. The lay people ha done a magnificant job."

All photos on this page by Eileen

Rohan