Aug. 14, 1992 by Catholic News Herald

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inews Jerving Catholics in

Western North Carolina

Volume

in the Diocese of Charlotte

Number 43 • August

14,

1992

Croatian Cardinal Appeals For Aid

For Action To Help Bosnians VATICAN CITY

(CNS)

—

Croatian

Cardinal Franjo Kuharic appealed for international action to stop the

war in neighbor-

ing Bosnia-Herzegovina, saying those

do not do everything

in their

who

power to stop

the violence are "accomplices in evil."

"All who have the power and the means

of finding a

way

to save the victims

from

extinction are morally obliged to help se-

cure peace and justice for every person and

he said. His appeal Aug. 5 on the front page of Osservatore Romano, the Vatican news-

people in

was

full liberty,"

printed

paper.

Cardinal Kuharic said Catholics and

Muslims

in Bosnia-

Herzegovina "are ex-

posed to massacres and unspeakable humiliations."

CARDINAL FRANJO KUHARIC

The majority of Catholics in Bosnia are ethnic Croatians. But, the cardinal said, ethnic Poles, Italians and Ukrainians

who

hands of the Serbs as Croatians and Mus-

given their goods and property to the local

lims in the former Yugoslavian republic.

Serbian authorities.

"What is going on there is a genocide and Nazism of the most horrible type be-

Catholics and

The situation is particularly difficult for Muslims near the city of

Banja Luka, which has been declared the capital

and

State

Deputy Donald Dubois

cardinal listed parishes, priests,

women

attacked by Yugoslavian

by bands of Serbian irregulars 'who carry out their own war, who sack and murder at will." forces or

(r)

resent a

$30,000 check to Walter Fucito of COMSER V Group Homes of Morganton as part of a new

program established by the Knights.

The

Of Columbus Establish New _oan Program For Group Homes MORGANTON — The North Caro The 1992 $31,060 was na Columbus 66 $554,068 "Bridge Loan" and $30,000 $475,104 — an 86 <nights

drive, with

raised.

Knights of

presented their

for

irst

DMSERV

Group Home of Morganton, have just opened a new home in

/ho

enoir,

ome

and are presently

in Taylorsville.

nplementation of a

staffing another

This was the

first

new program, funded

ytheir annual OperationLA.M.B.'Tootsie Loll" drive, to assist

itizens

the mentally retarded

of North Carolina.

The Knights of Columbus have conucted Operation Least rs

for the past

ffort

councils participating, grossed

Among My Broth-

9 years. In its first statewide

the 15 existing councils in 1974,

netted

percent

that this

Kuharic

support the

new "Bridge Loan

funds. These loans are short term (the

COMSERV

loan

for four months),

building or operating group

homes

for the

Fucito, secretary of

COMSERV

— CRISM House

CHARLOTTE

housing service for elderly residents.

.S.

dioceses

when they fall on Saturday

its

doors after two years of shared

closing

bserved as holy days of obligation in

diocesan director of Catholic Social Ser-

people

the cardinal said.

The

cardinal listed eight Catholic

churches that burned in the

last

month and

repeated every

He also wrote of whole communities of Muslims being so frightened and hungry that they try to leave their villages. But first, he said, they are forced to Catholics and

retiree, interested in

not want the lack of privacy that accompa-

CRISM.

some of things from CRISM House have been

Sister Frances said

learned

On Refugee Situation BALTIMORE,

Conference Center

camps

— Re-

in Croatia

and the border of Bosnia-

Herzegovina, Karel Zelenka of Catholic Relief Services

(CRS) reported

situation for refugees is critical. "In

that the

one 24-

hour period as many as 20,000 refugees crossed the border at Brosanski Brod," he said.

"These numbers of people have over-

whelmed relief agencies working in Croatia. In addition, many of the refugees are being moved into tent cities that will need to be replaced by more permanent structures as At Slovanski Brod, Zelenka was able which forms the

to cross the river Sava,

border between Croatia and Bosnia, to get a first

hand view of refugees streaming out of

Bosnia. "The line of refugees continued as far as the

in Hickory.

Current residents of

July 29, 1992

turning from a one-week tour of refugee

CRISM houseare

said. At was there, the border was closed

eye could see," Zelenka

to all but

lic

Reports

the winter approaches," he reported.

retirement housing, did

nies a residence such as

CRS Official

planning for retirement housing at the Catho-

lessened over time.

that

and nationalities were seen to live in peace,"

shared housing for single, non-frail adults

lay of obligation.

ethnic groups present

people belonging to different religions

ries,

the time he

Maxi-

religious rights to ev-

all

The violence must end so

factored into data considered in long range

experiencing financial limitations.

and

Bosnia- Herzegovina," he said.

was to provide

vices, said the original intent

mum cost of residing at CRISM House was

Omarska, near Prijedor, where many Croatians and Muslims from the area live in terrible conditions," he said.

Trinitarian Sister Frances Sheridan,

Monday. However, the action requires Vatican pproval before it becomes law. The Vatican has not yet acted on the bishops' decisions and Aug. 15 remains a holy r

"Father Stipe Sosic, pastor of Ljubija, in a concentration camp in

Shared Housing Ends As House Closes After 2 Years

for this year.

where he remains, the

abligation in the United States, at least

At their meeting last November, the U.S. bishops approved motions that Jan. Aug. 15 and Nov. 1 no longer will be

the factory-prison,

day," he said.

national

cardinal said.

Deputy Donald L. Dubois of Raleigh and Past State Deputy Ronald J. Carney of Lenoir made the presentation to

CRISM Assumption, remains a holy day of

was tied in a sack and thrown into He later was brought back to

field."

damaged. "Unfor-

Saturday, Aug. 15, the Solemnity of the

com

Experiment

Day Of Obligation

said another 20 had been

inc.

Holy

ness and

tunately, this practice

Walter

human,

can return to their homes "where, for centu-

mentally retarded. State

force "the Serbian authorities to guarantee

horribly beaten to the point of unconscious-

interest loans to non-profit organizations,

said.

All necessary means should be taken to

ery individual and

Fund," the Knights set aside 7 percent of net

cataclysm and these apocalyptic

times will be put to an end," Cardinal

was imprisoned "with hundreds of his parishioners in a room of a factory in Sanski Most, after which he was Stara Rijeka

effi-

ciency rating.

pastor of the Catholic parish in

appeal to public opinion, to the

governments of all countries of the world so

ian

of the "Serbian Republic of Bosnia."

"We

who have been (1)

and voluntarily have

free will

persecution of truly wild beasts," the cardi-

convents and groups of religious

Past State Deputy Ronald Carney

own

cause entire peoples are exposed to the

The

Columbus

are leaving of

their

nal said.

jiights of

document saying they

sign a

are Catholic are suffering the same fate at the

women and children.

For now, Zelenka reports no end sight to the refugee crisis in

former Yugo-

$200 monthly. The reality, she said, was that only frail elderly applied.Whilethe more agile appli-

on Eastway Drive in Charlotte will become the new home for the Refugee Office staff

provide winterized shelter, food, health care

cants were selected,

effective Sept.

their level

agility

The more independent

being

moved to other locations. The house

slavia.

The

cost over the next six

and education for refugees

months

in Croatia

alone

estimated at half a billion dollars. Should

See CRS, Page 6

Catholic

News

Herald

August

14, 19

Cross Country Walker Seeks Funds To Build New Shelter By MARION CARDOZA CHARLOTTE — Dennis Mahon

worked for me for a year caring for t! homeless, searching them out, and hel

says he will walk a mile for a penny.

ing to find jobs and apartments for thei

Actually, the 32-year-old Charlotte

man

plans to walk 3,000 miles in hope

The Charlotte Hornets and Mercy Hospital Foundation will join forces in October to sponsor a fund-raising celebrity golf tournament. Making the announcement are (1-r) Ed Schlicksup/ president of Mercy Hospital Inc.; Mercy Sister Mary Jerome Spradley, president of Mercy Health Services Inc.; Mark Erwin, volunteer chairman of the foundation;

and

Norm

Photo by

Crosby, celebrity host for the tournament.

JOANN KEANE

The successful 1 99 1 one-day tournament prompted the expansion of the 1 992 tournament into to a two-day event. The Saturday and Sunday rounds of golf are open to the public free of charge with opportunities to meet celebrities and obtain autographs. Golf iclassic celebrities will attend

Associate Editor

CHARLOTTE— Polish up the nine iron.

The Mercy Hospital Foundation unveiled Charlotte Hornets Celebrity

—

Golf Classic plans on July 30. Entertainer Norm Crosby and actor Mitchell Laurance were on hand to announce the second annual Charlotte Hornets Celebrity Golf Classic. The two-day tournament will take place Oct. 17-18 at the Tournament Players Club at Piper Glen in Charlotte. So far, 1 8 of an expected 32 celebrities have confirmed they will join lo-

the Oct. 18 Charlotte Hornets pre-sea-

son game.

The Mercy Foundation has selected Mercy's Comprehensive Outpatient ciary of this year's fundraiser.

caring person."

Luke's Church in Mint Hi iiu which has been involved with helpiil the homeless for the past three years, also standing behind Mahon in his que: ft Close to $1,000 was pledged aft -f

Charlott.

try that

34,000 people sponsor him

completion expected in the spring of

Mercy Foundation-sponsored

dollars), it

Mahon

will take

St.

Luke parishioners heard Mahon spe; about his plans. He had been invited speak at the church after parishion St.

Galen Luce read a newspaper

for

relatives and companies across the cou

CORF

Last

for a night during his travels.

pocket

him.

Mahon is an investment broker who

traveling with a cellul

supporters.

For more information, call (70' 552-7897. Donations and pledges mj be mailed to Family Shelter Walkatho P.O. Box 240846, Charlotte, NC 2822

earned

from the fund will be used to maintain the shelter, which he plans to manage. If financing works the way he thinks it

Marion Cardoza

be self-sustaining.

Waxha

lives in

a parishioner of Our Lady Lourdes in Monroe.

Gene McCreesh of St.

and

where Mahon has been

a parishioner, said, "Dennis

of su

telephone so he can keep in touch wi

with part of the money, and invest the

Peter's Church,

letters

Mayor Richard Vinroot and Chi

Mahon

He plans to build a debt-free shelter

Jesuit Father

has received

recommendation from Cha

of Police D.R. Stone.

has worked for years with the homeless.

will, the shelter will

Mahon

???

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searching for a

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meet the best minds

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ment proceeds of $ 1 23 ,000 to the Sel wyn

PARISH Box

36776

Charlotte

28236

(704)377 687

DAY

Tuesday, September

29, 1992

at July 27,

The National Catholic Development Conference and Exposition The Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel - Atlanta, Georgia

1992

Dear Friends in Christ: For many years, the people of the Diocese of Charlotte have generously contributed to the Priests Retirement and Benefits Fund, enabling us to provide for our priests in their retirement years.

Parish

Four

At the present time, we have two priests who are, because of ill health, residents of nursing homes. we have In addition, priests who have had to take early retirement because of reasons of health.

In addition to the retirement benefits the religious order priests ministering in provided for from this collection, as well.

for diocesan the diocese

priests, will be

kindnesses

and

wishing

you

Registration of $99 includes:

Access

hours of sessions on:

NCDC'S renowned

Exposition of fund raising

products and services.

Campaign -The Spirituality of Parish Stewardship

Networking

with the largest assembly of religious fund raisers gathered at one site. '

-Implementing a Parish Wills

Program -Nuts and Bolts Aspects of Parish Stewardship

Awards luncheon

The fact-filled

and

refreshment breaks. Chances to win valuable

100-page Conference Resource Guide.

This special collection will be taken up in all parishes and missions of the diocese on the weekend of August 15th and 16th, and we ask you to be as generous as you possibly can.

many

Day

-Conducting a Parish Capital

It is because of your past generosity and the careful management of monies that we have been able to establish a funded retirement plan, providing a comfortable and dignified retirement for our senior priests and covering medical needs of our ailing priests. We continue to be grateful to you for your love and concern for our priests.

Thanking you for your yours God's blessings, I am

prizes.

and

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for a Parish

Day

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and a

Conference Registration Brochure today:

x COMPLETE FORM BELOW AND FAX TO: Name:

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Parish:

Address:

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FAX (704) 358-1 208

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State:

City:_

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Mahon port and

to:

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Street

NCDC:(516) 489-9287 or

•

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also putting together care packages

will

him They a

to put

lotte

will provide rehabilitation

year, the foundation presented tourna-

might be willing

1993.

celebrity

Diocese of Cm

«J-

give."

Money

artic

Parishioners are contacting frienc

along the road, Luce said.

balance in a trust fund.

[lift

about him.

change," he said, adding that a penny a mile was only a slogan. "I'll take more or less whatever people feel they can

The

This marks the second year of the golf tournament as a fundraiser.

wish him well on r is an honest at

and children to another. Another reason for undertaking the marathon journey is to build a shelter where the Gospel can be preached. Religious restrictions are placed upon government-funded shelters. "Jesus will not be barred from our shelter," said Mahon. "He will be the centerpiece." Mahon 's journey, which is expected to take nine months, began July 14. He flew to San Diego, then he turned eastward and started walking back to

outpatient rehabilitation center, planned

Mercy Hospital Foundation.

money

Rehabilitation Facility as the benefi-

by Mercy Hospital, is now under construction on Billingsley Road with

cal golf enthusiasts raising

the

—

walk. Certainly he

are presently

—

Life Center.

for the

sent to one shelter in Charlotte and

reach his goal. "All

Mercy Hospital Foundation

work

public transportati<

women

penny a mile ($30

Celebrity Golf Classic To Aid

Men

when

was unavailable.

of raising $ 1 million to build a homeless shelter for families.

them

shuttled

night shift

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uti

August

The Catholic News &

1992

14,

Charismatic Renewal don't deny that. But

17,000 Catholics celebrated that fact summer when they gathered

His gifts on a daily basis, that includes being active members of our parishes. Charismatics do more than gather for a

mark

Pittsburgh to

i sary

of the renewal

Among

the Spirit

the 25th anniver-

isters, religious

the participants

part of a historical

life,

alive

witness to God's goodness in many,

many ways."

moment in the life of

Gardner, a member of St. Luke Par-

Charismatic renewal, said Gardner,

dealing with the inevitable fears,

not exclusive to one type of Catholic.

doubts, temptations, weariness, etc."

"(The Lord) is calling us to witness in our homes, our parishes, our places of employment and our schools," wrote Robin and Bill Ach of St. Benedict the Moor Parish in Winston-Salem. "We are to be the salt of the earth, unashamed of our Catholic identity. ..loving and supportive of our fellows Christians." Joyce Brown of St. Thomas Aquinas

"We

Him

education teachers, dea-

cons, outreach volunteers and more.

have people of all ages, all races, all sorts of backgrounds, conservatives and liberals participating in the

from

renewal.

It's

not meant to attract only

it's meant to spread throughout the Church on a personal

certain people,

level to

enhance the

spiritual relation-

ship one has with God."

Throughout the three-day confer-

ish in Charlotte, said that emotional

ence, the Charlotte participants shared

gatherings like the national conference

"renewed, revived and rededicated to

Mark and Betty Huza of St. Luke new to the charismatic renewal in the diocese. They summed up

prayer and praise with thousands of

may

prayer, worship and evangelization" af-

their experience as conference partici-

over the country. The conference included liturgies, music, prayer, group discussions and workall designed to uplift people shops and show them just how powerful the

renewal but such events recharge and

the renewal.

Catholics from

tii

comes

monthly Mass. We're Eucharistic min-

in this country.

were some 50 Catholics from the Diocese of Charlotte who rode in cars and buses to be H

we also believe that when we live out

The Charismatic Renewal is alive and well in the United States. Some earlier this ut

U.S. Marks 25th Anniversary

all

Spirit

off about the

who

participants testified to a

renewed sense

"It

was

presence of the

back home. As longtime charismatic renewal

Gardner put it: "We do outward praise of God, we

mountain and

participant Brian

the

believe in

cally Christian life in the valley of daily

live a

pants this way:

"We knew

very few

His Church. Praise the Lord for Pente-

alive to us.

charismatics believe dif-

lic tradition,

ferently

and do not apologize for

actions.

As one

We met others, shared deeply,

laughed, cried and fed off each other in the

name of Jesus, to God's glory, by the

grace of the Holy Spirit."

Charlotte participant at

The Huzas said further that they knew challenges and disappointments

weekend

awaited them back home. "But with

the conference wrote: "This

authenti-

Parish, are

cost in Pittsburgh."

charismatic renewal as foreign to Catho-

really inspiring to be sur-

wrote Stan Fri, a St. Patrick parishioner and organizer of the Charlotte to Pittsburgh trek. "It was easy and wonderful to be caught up in the occasion. The challenge though is to come down off

added that the high energy of the conference would not be lost once they arrived

such a His Word, is

While some critics have viewed the

rounded by so many diocese people all united to praise and worship the Lord,"

throughout the conference. They

was

people and what to expect even less. The weekend made the Acts of the Apostles

glorious vitality in His Spirit,

partici-

of purpose after the conference.

of the Charlotte participants

conference. "There

ter the

pate. Indeed, several of the Charlotte

nfHoly Spirit can be in their lives. testified to the strong

some Catholics

inspire the charismatics

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Many

put

Parish in Charlotte, said that she

their

increased

my faith and made me realize

those fellow believers. ..with these gifts

we need

to bring charismatic renewal

received and with the gentle urgings

into the heart of the Church. Also, there

heard, Jesus 's prayers for unity will be

nothing inconsistent with being both

fulfilled."

The

Catholic and charismatic."

of the diocesan char-

activities

ismatic renewal efforts include a monthly

Mass held

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at St.

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News

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August

14, 199:

The Pope Speaks — Welcoming immi-

VATICAN CITY (CNS) grants

who

leave

"necessity"

home

economic or

for

a Christian obligation that often leads to

the

marginalization."

said.

Editorial

tecting

and integrating mi-

grants into a country.

"Without a doubt the 'Ethnic Cleansing'

countries of the Americas g"*

The Serbs in what used to be Yugoslavia have come up with a new name for an old concept. The basic is

who

everyone

to get rid of

The Serbs

member

not a

camps reminiscent of the Nazi death

concentration

camps of 50 years ago. The Serbs can call it

— but

'ethnic cleansing' if they like

sounds like genocide to us. Prodded by the outcries of their people, leaders of member states of the United Nations finally are beginning to take some action although we feel they should do much more. For the present, they are supplying humanitarian aid such as food and medical supplies and are expected to agree to use force if necessary to ensure that the supplies reach the suffering residents of Bosnia-Herzegovina. However, the arms embargo which was imposed some time ago remains in effect. Spokesmen for the U.S. government, which backs the embargo, say there are too many weapons in the area already. The problem is that most of them are in the hands of the Serbs. The Yugoslavian army, considered the second most powerful in Europe, is Serbian-controlled and has been more than willing to share its heavy weapons with the Serbian guerrillas fighting in BosniaHerzegovina. The Muslims and Croats maintain that if they are given the necessary weapons they can defend their homeland. We think the UN should give them the it still

the concert of nations to their

breakaway state of Bosnia-Herzegovina but they have the weapons to control much of the area. They are

the prestigious role

which they have today

are a minority in the

proceeding to 'cleanse' the area they control of its Muslim and Croatian population. They are massacring them in the streets of Sarajevo and rounding them up

owe

the United States,

it is

Human

no matter where they were born which they can have their own home and find fulfillment in a context o1 security, trust, harmony and peace," he said. At a time when economic survival has blurred the distinction between "refugee" and "migrant," the docu ment said, a country cannot base its quotas for ne immigrants solely on the protection of its own prosper

tality

World Migration Day is marked on a date established

said.

The pope's message said the journey of poor people to rich nations, the discrimination and exploitation of migrants and the "drama of refugees" must touch the consciences of Christians "who have made the acceptance in solidarity of those in difficulty a distinguishing characteristic of their faith." The pope's message called for concrete actions aimed at reuniting families separated through migration and passing laws to guarantee "effective equality

live

beings,

have a basic right

July 31.

generally observed the follow-

a specific appeal for the

"People used to emigrate in order to create bettei he said. "Today people emigrati from many countries merely to survive."

ity.

ing January.

made

possibilities of life,"

openness to migration," said the papal message, dated

local bishops' conferences throughout the world. In

also

immigrants are often forced

increased prosperity for the host nation, Pope John

benefits of accepting, pro-

idea

The message

"rehabilitation of decaying neighborhoods in whicl

Paul

In his message for the 1992 celebration of World Migration Day, the pope said the experience of the Americas after 500 years of migration shows the

the group in power.

of treatment with native-born workers."

political

to "a country in

The needs of people who are forced must also be taken

to seek hospi

into consideration, the pope

The papal message said programs to stem the growing gap between rich and poor nations is part ol the solution to the problem of dealing with growing numbers of migrants. At the same time, the citizens ol developing nations "must not expect everything fron, more favored countries, but should rather set, themselves as the instruments of their own liberation,'

the

pope said. In taking initiatives to improve their lo homelands, he said, priority should be given tc literacy and basic education "The Church's commitment to be the neighbor o^

the

(

in their

all

peoples

Father,

a response to the will of the heavenly

who embraces everyone

in his love," the pope

said.

Loe

chance.

The policy of supplying arms to freedom fighters worked in Afghanistan without any use of American or other foreign troops. We see no reason why it should not work in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia.

mal

CASTEL GANDOLFO,

Italy

(CNS)

— Pope

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The

Editor's By BOB

GATELY weekend to past 20 years,

On the

Catholics in the Diocese of Charlotte have an opportunity this press their gratitude to the priests

who have

served so well over the

e annual diocesan collection for priests' retirement all

Masses

this

Saturday and Sunday.

and benefits

be taken up

will

will aid not only the diocesan priests but

the religious order priests

who

serve in

many

of our

success.

is the key to all kinds of spiritual fruitfulness. The best families in our towns and villages have parents who give themselves totally to their marriage. The best parishes in our Church are led by priests who are totally committed to their

And

the opposite

those priests

for

of the retired to

to benefit retired sisters.

will

How you you

What I really fear is that any Serbian territorial ambitions could lead to a general lkan war. Those ambitions could easily lead the Serbs into conflict with Greece

Albania and possibly with Turkey

the Turks decide their

Muslim

brothers need

lp..

Balkan wars have had a nasty way of spreading. It was only month that a Serbian touched off World War I by assassinating Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife in Sarajevo. We don't need any centuries,

years ago this jstrian

that

we're

life

when every impulse urges

How

do you say "yes" to God when feel like saying "no?" There are no easy answers, but much we know; love can make it easy and perfect love a joy.

Mary knew how is

to say "yes" to God. Her true glory is acceptance of God's will in all things. Joyous

a far cry from pious resignation or reluctant acquiescence.

positive response, a conscious choice

which enhances

self-respect.

always focuses

on God, not on self. Pray for the grace of joyful acceptance. Even though you may want to protect your freedom, it is possible to surrender yourself to the love of God. This act of trust is the highest affirmation of the human spirit. Surrender produces peace of mind, emotional stability and abundant fruit which will last for all eternity. How far can we carry this act of submitting when it comes to pain? In the past, there were pious teachers who taught that all suffering was automatically blessed. They promoted a gloom and doom brand of holiness. But Jesus did not die that we may be sad. He specifically prayed that our joy may be full.

Today the spiritual masters are more joy oriented. They discern more carefully. Accepting every kind of suffering uncritically as coming from God's will can easily lead to an imbalance in one's judgment. Life is not meant to be full of misery. We can take pain-killers and still be holy. An abused wife does not have to submit to cruelty in order to save a sick marriage. Surrendering to God's will does not require suicidal behavior.

tholics.

Over the

can you lose your

can make

acceptance

spiritual surrender so difficult

to safeguard it?

in her joyful

;

ineffective.

will not gain it."

be just

situation in the former

fight their vocation every

unhappy and

and yet that is precisely what Jesus "Unless you lose your life in this world, you

asks of us:

the

Yugoslavian federation is somewhat remiicent of what was happening in Western Europe in 1938. 1 don't think the Serbs ve the same grandiose territorial ambitions that Hitler had at that time, but I'm sure :y wouldn't mind ruling as much of Yugoslavia as they can grab. As some of you are probably aware, when Yugoslavia was established as a single tion after World War I, the Serbian royal family wound up running the show. I read lews report some months ago to the effect that Alexander Karageorgevic, son of late King Peter, had expressed a willingness to serve his country by ascending throne. I remember it wasn't too many years ago that he was telling reporters he is perfectly content to remain an insurance broker in Chicago. I have a feeling that the best we can hope for is a stalemate with the Serbs held check. I don't think there ever can be real peace in the area. Old hatreds die hard d, believe me, the hatred exists and has for centuries. I've known a few otherwise rmal Serbian-Americans who hate Croats with a passion. That hatred is at least as ich religious as it is ethnic. The Serbs are Eastern Orthodox while the Croats are

The present

who

are usually

The secret of success is the degree of one's surrender God's will. Mary's self-giving was total. The reason

this

hope they

way

afraid of losing control,

Catholics in the Diocese of Charlotte have been generous in recent years in

ponding to the special collections generous this weekend.

equally true, those

most of us find

The money

some of

step of the

raised in this weekend's collection will help to provide the

nefits for

well to reflect upon the secret of Mary's

Surrender

and active but some are in poor health and faced with heavy medical expenses. As we are all well aware, those costs are not going to decrease as time passes. Even those who enjoy good health face the same in-

money to meet those living costs. The collection also provides funds who are still active.

we do

excelled in surrendering to God's will.

cities,

priests are well

creases in the cost of living as the rest of us.

Mary

an open secret.

There are presently 14 retired diocesan priests and

Many

FATHER JOHN CATOIR

Feast of the Assumption

It is

priesthood.

parishes.

others are nearing retirement age.

One Candle

Light

Notebook

teats of that horror.

Ultimately, true surrender is in the will to give one's life to God. Mary was assumed into heaven, a happy and fulfilled woman, precisely because she knew how to say "yes" to God. O Mary, teach us how to say "yes" to the Lord, every moment of our lives. For a free copy of the Christopher News Note, "The Fruits Of Hope, " send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The Christophers, 12 East 48 Street, New York, NY, 10017. Father John Catoir is director of the Christophers.

nderstanding Irreformable' Church Documents By FATHER JOHN DIETZEN Q. Our discussion group has been studying some of the changes in the lurch in the last 25 years or so. In our reading we find that many things that ive happened involve changing what some pope in the past had decided and d said was "irreformable." Someone mentioned you have explained this in past. But we are confused. Why can something one pope says not be anged by another pope? (Pennsylvania)

of papal

infallibility

during Vatican Council

in 1870.

meant by describing the Church as a "perfect society." It did not mean to claim that the Church is perfectly holy or. for that matter, perfect in any other way. It simply meant what was meant when that same term was applied to countries and nations; that the Church was competent and autonomous in its own area of religious matters and in appropriate ways in other matters that are connected with It

also clarifies

what

that council

religion in civil society.

(A free brochure answering questions Catholics ask about cremation and other funeral regulations and customs 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 this column should be sent to Father Dietzen at the same ,

address.)

ÂŠ 1992,

Catholic

News

Service.

Crosswinds Crosswinds written by staff

a series of columns

members of Catholic

my work as a volunteer, have met 80year olds for whom a reminiscent stroll I

Social Services about their experiences.

through pictures of their youth brings

In order to protect client confidential-

out in them a renewed desire to get out

the staff members are not identified.

ners in the Diocese of Charlotte has

and perhaps brush up make-up. I have sat with 70-year olds and we have "sought through" communication issues with family and neighbors, and the even internal communication messages the person is giving himself/ herself. Is it a put-down? Is it a loser's message? Somewhere along the way I had

me a new perspective. In

See Crosswinds, Pase 6

ity,

my maturing,

have looked with hesitancy at each new decade of my life. When I was younger I perceived that after 30 you probably had pretty well lived your life, and certainly after 40 it was just all downhill and no more uncerIn

tainties.

Working with certainly given

the older parishio-

their glad togs

with a

little

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How Does Canon Law Affect Us? The Sacrament Of Confirmation THOMAS

By FATHER

HOFFMAN

washing, the post baptismal anointing or imposition of hands. Without denying the eminence and work of the Spirit in baptism, the Church in the East (4th and 5th centuries) evolved the rite of "chrismation," which completed

an anointing with holy myron of a person which the priest ritually expressed the phrase, "The seal

the sacrament of baptism. Chrismation

with the sign of the cross, in

of the Holy Spirit." West, the Church had also evolved a rite which completed baptism, but it came to be called "confirmation." Later the Second Council of Lyons (1274) and the Council of Florence (1439) recognized confirmation as one of the sacraments of the Catholic Church. In modern times, both the theology and the law delineate more fully the sacrament of confirmation for us. Today, the sacrament is received when a person is anointed with chrism (on the forehead by the imposition of the hand) with the

of the

gift

In the

"Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit." Code of Canon Law of the Latin Church, the ordinary minister of

prescribed words: In the

confirmation

Stewardship Questions And Answers Q. What do you mean by stewardship of time and important?

one of the sacraments of initiation. Confirmation impresses a character, a spiritual seal, on a person which enriches that person by the gift of the Holy Spirit and binds one even more perfectly to the Church. It both strengthens and obliges us to more firmly witness to Christ by word and deed, and thus, to spread and defend the faith (c. 879). These sacraments are generated when certain visible signs are effected and dispensed by the proper minister of the Church. The historical foundation of the sacrament of confirmation is referenced in the New Testament. One need only to look at the Gospel of John to see that Jesus, in His triumphal resurrection, imparted the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles, emphasizing their role in forgiving sins (Jn. 20:22, 23). This Easter gift of the Holy Spirit was publicly magnified on the Feast of Pentecost in the outpouring of the Spirit so that they could begin their work of gathering the People of God into the Church. The Apostles imparted to the newly baptized by laying on of hands the gift of the Holy Spirit that completes the grace of baptism (Acts 2:38;Heb 6:2). During the first four centuries, there was not a separate rite nor a clear doctrine about the point at which people received the Holy Spirit in their initiation as Christians. There was no consensus about whether it happened at the baptismal Confirmation

the bishop or a presbyter (priest),

interesting to note that

now

who

the universal law of the

has this faculty

(c.

882).

It is

Church permits the presbyter,

who by reason or office or a mandate form the bishop, to confirm all those whom he who are no longer infants at least 7 years old, or those who are already baptized, whom he admits into communion of the Catholic Church (c. 883.2). This is to say RCIA candidates do not have to wait for the bishop to come to the local parish before they can be confirmed. Therefore, pastors rightly confirm adults who come into full communion with the Church at the time of their reception. An aspirant for the sacrament of confirmation can only be a validly baptized person who has not yet been confirmed (c. 889. ). The normal time for the conferral baptizes,

of the sacrament of confirmation for one baptized in the church is the age of discretion (about 7 years of age) unless either the Conference of Bishops decides is danger of death, or there is a grave cause (c. 89 1 ). The practice United States has been to allow the local bishop to set the norm for his Diocese. This is now under review by a special committee of the Conference. According to the Code, in order to be a sponsor one must fulfill certain normal requirements (cc. 874, 873. 1 ): ( 1 ) be chosen by the person, parent or guardian or, in their absence, by the pastor or minister; (2) have completed the 1 6th year of age; (3) be a Catholic who has been confirmed and already received the Sacrament of the

another age, there in the

Holy Eucharist; (4) not be bound by a canonical penalty; (5) not be the father or mother of the one being confirmed. The Code recommends, if possible that one of the sponsors from baptism also be the sponsor at confirmation, in order to show more clearly the connection between the two sacraments (c. 893.2). Finally, the recording of the reception of the sacrament of confirmation must either be inscribed in the. diocesan register, or the parish archive (c. 895).

Father Hoffman, a canon lawyer,

the defender or the

bond in

the Tribunal of

the Diocese of Charleston.

A. As Catholics considering stewardship as a way of life,

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talent,

masks

us."

venture further

life's road, in the footsteps

un-

down

of those just

two ahead of me,

a decade or

grateful for the opportunities that life

offers us to

still

grow

far

beyond

now

this. I

how

die,

feel that

will only take a period of

I will be home. I now seem reconciled to any suffering since it

might just be my purgatory on earth while I'm alive rather than after my death."

One wonderful woman whom I have come to love dearly has been a great role

CRS (From Page

me. She is a very honest person and from time to time would

the fighting spread

acknowledge some areas

ders, the

She

with

that

were

felt that

she wanted to share

a resolution of a fear that she

had been dealing with. The note read, in part, "I dreamed last night as though

God

told

showed me

the road

had travelled with Him from my birth to now. Then I turned a comer (He was with me) and He told me I am now on the id

for

troublesome for her, such as herfriends. Then one day I received a note from her (even though we both are in the same city).

doesn't matter

time and then

youthful expectations.

model

home

1 .

felt

very peaceful about

beyond

current bor-

its

needs will grow even

larger.

Since the conflict began in Croatia in July 1991,

CRS

has provided more than

$35(J,000 for emergency relief efforts. This

has included

tents,

bedding, food, medi-

cines and articles of personal hygiene.

CRS

continues to accept contributions.

They

should be directed

to:

Catholic Relief Services, Attention:

Croatia/Bosnia Relief, P.O. Baltimore,

Box

17090,

MD 21298-9664.

People also can

call

1-800-SEND-

HOPE and make a credit card contribution.

we are asked to refl

life is all It is

!,r

about.

jni

important that

seek to balance our time against what

we know we mus

do by asking ourselves the question, "What portion of my time am I investing tc enhance parish life and to deepen my faith through prayer, study, worship, soci action and fellowship?" Sharing our talents arises from the belief that God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well, and we are to develop our abilities for the good of others Everyone is talented in some way. It may be in music, art, writing, organizing planning, supervising a program, even making other people laugh. Scripture says "As each has received a gift, employ it for one another as gooc stewards of God's varied grace," (1 Peter 4:10). There are many opportunities foi

J =

each of us to share our gifts with others, such as in the various ministries in the " Church, and charitable organizations in the community. For example, an individual may be gifted with the ability to offer compassior and love to those who suffer from loneliness or isolation. Offering time and talen m in the way of visiting shut-ins or bringing meals to individuals who are in need o: assistance would be some ways that acts of stewardship are practiced. After considering how our gifts can best be utilized, we ask the question, "Hovl am I using my talents for the betterment of my parish family and for the community If* f|j

as a

whole?" It is

not necessary that

we excel in any certain area to consider it as a stewardship

you possess. The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best. We are called to offer ourselves in service t( ^ the best of our own God-given abilities. Surprisingly, we will find that we are more apt to share gifts because of blessingip we have received than because of the needs of our parish or a community agency When we give out of a feeling of gratitude, we begin to offer the gift that God wanti us to give the gift of ourselves. How we arrive at the amount of time that we plan to offer, or the talents that w<|D intend to share is personal for each individual. What is important is that we make deliberate decision to live our lives in a certain way, plan in advance how much tim< we intend to donate to acts of charity, and make those gifts proportionate to th< el. talents we have been given. Stewardship is an important concept for spiritual growth as Catholics. Givinj of our time and talent is just as important as giving of our treasure. God does not hole back in any area of His giving, so we are not to hold back in any of our giving This column is prepared by the Office of Development of the Diocese o Charlotte as part of the diocesan promotion of stewardship.

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read "life does not change us,

and how

on the amount of sharing that we do within our parish community and outside in the greater community in which we live. Giving of time involves being with God in prayer and worship, sharing our love with family and friends, and volunteering our time in church and community activities that help others and promote justice. For many of us, time is our most precious commodity. The demands of worki school, community, parish and family seem overwhelming at times. Occasionally when we feel out of control, we must get off the merry-go-round and rethink wha

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Speaks Out Against Street Gangs, Violence

lector

LOS ANGELES (CNS) ames Olmos

— Edward

not just another

gious ceremonies.

movie

"I pray that

someday

the Catholic

tar.

During the recent riots, this actor/ Los Angeles' moral onscience a man with a message

will

lirector emerged as

make

vho galvanized residents to help clean ip a devastated city.

I'm hoping; and I'm praying that that day when it comes will be celebrated,"

—

He's an

artist

with the stature to

litionally"

a star

vision series

who

lasn't lost his soul.

lucrative projects for ethical reasons.

The welfare of children is not a new oncern for Olmos. peaks to

at least

young television and

30,000

at-risk

each month via ersonal appearances, attempting to ncourage alternatives to gang lifestyles. Prior to a recent interview with the ,os Angeles Catholic paper, The Tidngs, Olmos taped a public service antouncement on behalf of children in var-torn Croatia and Slovenia. Olmos aid he is disappointed that the federal nd state governments do not place chilfirst.

"The

federal

noney but iort

—

"I think

He estimates that he

teople

ren

Olmos, well-known from the tele"Miami Vice" and his starring role in the film "Stand and Deliver," has been known to turn down

gang members "unconand to stem the tide of "chilThis

call the Protestant to

sure that the Jehovah Witness

he said.

esidents to love

(ren killing children."

be able to

not late to the bar mitzvah. That's what

challenge for Los Angeles

leliver a

government can give

really can't give the sup-

the moral, spiritual or political

upport that each state needs," said )lmos.

always been imporant to Olmos since his childhood in last Los Angeles. Brought up Southern Spirituality has

one

goals should be placed

As part of his advocacy for children, Olmos works with Community Youth Gang Services which he characterizes "one of the most spiritually centered groups I' ve ever run across in communicating to the kids on the street." He speaks several times a year for this group, primarily to give children an as

opportunity to ask him questions.

Gang

not on monetary value, but on values of

in 1986.

commitment, values that allow one to grow and explore one's soul,"

ever reported in the history of any county

of the United States

said.

Actor Edward James Olmos, an East Los gangs and violence.

street

(CNS photo by Michael

Hoyt, The Catholic Standard)

Baptist and Catholic, the 45-year-old said he respects all religions. His chil-

dren,

now

20, 19 and 17, were baptized

in the Catholic faith and attended Our Lady of Grace School in Encino. "F ve been a great believer that spiri-

something we all must obtain in our lifetime, and understand to the best of our ability," stressed Olmos. He attends different Catholic churches depending on his busy schedule and also frequents Episcopalian and Jewish relituality is

agents while handcuffed for a time to a

woman

(Madeleine Carroll) who beto be a murderer. Director Alfred Hitchcock has a lot of fun conlieves

him

Services to establish "peace trea-

between gangs. He pointed out that in 1991 there were 771 gang-related murders in Los Angeles compared to 1 ties"

integrity,

Angeles native, speaks out against

has also worked with Community Youth

The second of eight children, Olmos decided

age

3 that he

wanted

"That

most (gang murders)

the

any one given

time," he said. "It's terrible."

be a

Olmos confronted such violence

singer and a dancer, so he formed his

directly as actor/director in his recent

own

feature film,

rock group, Eddie and the Pacific Ocean. He then discovered acting and landed small parts on television shows such as "Kojak" and "Hawaii Five-O." His big break came when he landed the role of El Pachuco in the 1979 musical drama, "Zoot Suit," based on the true story of Hispanic youths wrongly convicted of murder. Olmos is proud of his Mexican heritage; he was the first child in his family born in the United States. He praised the generosity of his mother who, at age 58, adopted a child. Olmos, who has also adopted, was honored as a 1992 Father of the Year by the West Coast Father's

"going slow, hopefully with a lot of concern for the rooted problems." "We all have responsibility for being a part of the healing process and the clean-up and everything," said Olmos. He acknowledged that this process would not happen overnight, but "one day at a

Day

time."

Council.

"American Me. "The movie

portrays Hispanic juveniles from an East

Los Angeles barrio who are growing up in the prison

Olmos

system.

describes the movie as "a

story that has to be told."

He said he was

congratulated for his work by Cardinal

Roger M. Mahony of Los Angeles. The actor described post-riot Los Angeles as a rebuilding process that is

cocting surprising visual twists to the

NEW YORK (CNS) —The followig are home videocassette reviews from le U.S. Catholic

Conference Office for

ilm and Broadcasting. Theatrical movon video have a U.S. Catholic Con;rence classification and Motion Pic-

jre

Association of America rating.

fast-paced suspense story, relieved by

has its emotional center in Miss Masina'

traveling player

occasional comic turns of plot and a

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What to do when others proselytize By

H. Richard Catholic

McCord

News

Jr.

Service

Ann Tyler's novel "Saint Maybe" tells the story of Ian Bedloe who was healed of guilt from his past and given new direction for the future when he joined the Church of the Second Chance. Bedloe's conversion was not especially dramatic. It happened in a rather ordinary way. Walking home from work one evening, he spotted the church's sign in a storefront window. With a mixture of curiosity and timidity, he ventured inside. Before he knew it, he was joining the singing and praying. When the praying ended, there was a period of silence so deep that Bedloe "felt bathed in it. He unfolded in it; he gave into it. He floated on a fluid rush of prayers, and all the prayers were for his pardon." From that day on, Bedloe never returned to the Presbyterian Church of his youth. I wonder if the church's ministers ever missed him. Did they ask themselves why he left? Did they simply write him off as another casualty to "one of those crazy evangelical groups"? Everyday, people like Bedloe leave one church to join another church or religious group. Some intentionally drop out of their former churches and reestablish themselves in new ones. Some just wander off and eventually find a

Two reasons

cited by Father Allan Figueroa

say H. Richard McCord

new religious home somewhere.

Jr.,

leaves the Catholic Church and j oins another, we often hear that proselytism is responsible. At the same time, however, we Catholics are

motivation and methods of those who seek new church members. If

someone applies pressure, espe-

cially the psychological kind, to get you

being urged to become more effective

to join a church, then you're being proselytized.

evangelizers. One measure of successful evangelizing is that more people are welcomed into the church. So what is the difference between evangelization and proselytism? Is it merely a matter of which side of the fence you're standing on? Basically, the difference lies in the

If fear or guilt plays a role, if the personality of an evangelist is the main selling point in fact, if you feel you're being "sold" religion or bribed into accepting it, then you're probably the target of proselytism. If it seems like the main concern is recruiting members rather than bring-

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noticed

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contrast, evangelization means letting the power of the Gospel be felt through one's words and actions in joyful, loving ways so that people are moved to conversion in Jesus Christ and to participation in the Catholic community of believers.

There is considerable concern today United States about newly ar-

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"When

the people in the parish give you a warm greeting when you in and even after church. When they act like they care about you as a person." Pat Verbanek, Munhall, Pa.

come

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"The wonderful people, the new and the old friends a person has found once again.... The visiting after church and a surprise hug a person receives." Kathy Rice, Bridgeport, Neb.

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"The human dimension of people who gather as a worshiping commuThere should be a sense when you walk in that there is an alive presence. Ethnic variety also helps." Sister Sylvia Wehlish, Chicago, III. nity....

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An upcoming

a religious sytle which

Proselytism cannot be held sollei: it responsible for the large numberss o Hispanics leaving the church. Jesui a Father Allan Deck, an expert in His tin panic ministry, draws three genera ifi conclusions from the research on why Hispanics sometimes find othei n let churches more appealing: The personalist appeal of smallerlibit more intimate congregations that cai K

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rived immigrants, especially those of Hispanic origin, being lured away from the Catholic Church by the proselytism of other religious groups. It is estimated that more than 1 million Hispanic-Americans left the Catholic Church over the past 20 years Research shows that new immigrants are more likely to be visited in their homes or contacted on their jobs and given literature by representatives of other religious groups. Most often those who make the contact speak the immigrants' native language and are comfortable with their

customs and popular religious tradi-

Sometimes criticism of Catholic practices, distortion of Catholic doc-

create hospitality and convey a sense o belonging. The availability of ministers wh<

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speak Spanish and who come from th(

community itself.

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Each of these conclusions provide* insight into how our own church car become a better home for newcomen and thereby stem the tide of proselytism For instance, can we organize anc support within ourlargeparishes smi faith-sharing communities? Can identify, call forth and prepare mon Hispanic men and women to serve ir ministries to be leaders? Can we fim a place for the forms of prayer, th<

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customs, the music thatnewcomers an familiar with? and we must. Of course we can In other words, let's focus more or the evangelizing for which we're responsible than on the proselytizing others may be doing.

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tions. edition asks: Is there a characteristic, a quality or a goal

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work that makes it an "offering" to God that makes it Godlike? If you would like to respond for possible publication, please of your

ing.

in the

parish a welcoming place?

we have

...

sizes feeling,

parishes that have greeters.... At a parish in Oregon the greeters welcomed us and took our names and address down. The pastor greeted us as part of his homily. We were made to feel welcome as we entered and as we left." Carl Durbin, McAllen, Texas thing

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ing persons into contact with Jesus Christ through his church, then proselytism is occurring. The impossibility of a free response by the convert and the failure to let Jesus come through as the primary "witness" in a conversion are signs that proselytizing has replaced evangeliz-

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What makes a "One

who speak Spanish and

emphasiiizes feeling, emotion and enthusiam."

Still others are attracted to a particular faith community because its members actively sought them out.

When someone

Deck as to why some Hispanics find other churches more appealing,

are "the avaiaibility ministers of

trine or threats are part of the ap-

proach.

(McCord is associate director of tha U.S. bishops' Secretariat for Family} Laity, Women and Youth.)

lei

1992

/igust 14,

The Catholic News

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

How early Christians

One's first instinct might be to wage an angry and defensive war of words when confronted by the reality of sects and other Christian groups that proselytize Catholics.

evangelized By Father John Catholic

News

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2:37-38).

Castelot

Paul, of course, was

Service

When St.

Paul evangelized, he used There were no false romises of wealth and status. In fact, o pressure tactics.

aul told his converts bluntly: "It is ecessary for us to undergo many hardlips to enter the kingdom of God" (Acts 4:22).

The Acts of the Apostles tells us much bout the evangelizing work of the first hristians.

Proselytism directed at Catholics, inviting them to leave the Catholic community,

was described as a "phenomenon of alarming proportions" by the College of Cardinals in 1991. The world's cardinals said such proselytism now is found everywhere in Africa, Latin America, the West and in Asia. The cardinals did not call for a defensive reaction, however.

Preaching and living what

ley preached: These were the two leans usedto"evangelize,"whichliterlly means to proclaim the good news. The proclamation of the good news as an invitation to acceptthe message

ad at the same time to be transformed y it through baptism and entrance into le community, into "the way," as it was ailed (Acts 9:2). When Peter gave his 'entecost speech, his listeners asked:

What are we to do, my brothers?" And answer was:

"Repentandbebaptized, every oneof name of Jesus Christ for the >rgiveness of your sins, and you will aceive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts

an indefatigable

preacher of the saving word. But he knew that talk is cheap. People have to be shown; they have to see the effects of the good news in human lives. They need visible, credible role models. He tried to model Christ is his own life, and we hear Paul saying: "Join with others in being imitators of me, ... and observe those who conduct themselves according to the model you have in us"

Instead they urged Catholic communities to take steps to assure that they "are welcoming" places "where all are respected and involved, and where liturgy and devotions are participative and adapted to the cultural context." Often, a warm spirit of welcome and a sense of belonging are what those vulnerable to proselytism want. Often enough those who proselytize offer this to Catholics who are newcomers in a strange land and who feel somewhat lost new immigrants in America, for example. Also, groups that proselytize often are found attractive because of the way they emphasize Scripture. Not surprisingly, therefore, the cardinals encouraged efforts to promote knowledge of Scripture among Catholics. Act rather than react; renew the church's life; educate: That seemed to be the ,

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(Philippians 3:17.)

"Do everything without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like lights in the world, as you hold (forth) the word of life" (Philippians 2:14-15).

This was evangelization: It was positive, honest, non-threatening, inviting. Proselytizing, on the other hand, tends to belessthanhonest, adversarial, destructive of opponents.

ou, in the

Within the early Christian community itself there was a small but vocal

cardinals'

message.

group of zealous Jewish Christians who were determined to make adherence to "their way" the criterion for salvation. They dogged Paul's steps and tried to undo his work. They accused him of being a second-rate, self-interested apostle who watered down the message to gain a personal following. These people caused Paul no end of

David Gibson, Editor, Faith Alive!

and they upset his gentile conand consternation in the community.

trouble,

verts, thus causing division

Evangelization aims at unity, peace, love. Proselytizing sows division, anxiety, bitterness, animosity.

harmony,

(Father Castelot

a Scripture

scholar, author and lecturer.)

Responding non-defensively to proselytism presents the opportunity to understand better our own need to evangelize.

By Father Herb Weber Catholic

One

of the

News

many

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fundamentalist

•oups on our university campus was riting its charter. The group's leaders termined that their goal was to reach it to the "unchurched" students. Their charter's second page listed ho these unchurched people are. There, ongside those who had no religion or Christian practices, was the word

What I mean is this: Rather than become defensive about the way other churches attempt to appeal to Catholics, our parishes could use a three-step method in their own evangelization bearing in mind that proselytism and evangelization are not synonyms.

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approach.

The first step

in evangelization

reach out. Reaching out

its

best

atholics."

APresbyteriancampusminister, who iw the list, was offended and called it >my attention. We subsequently spent >me time discussing what was intended y this form of evangelization and what or response might be.

The fear of someone else stealing the

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leep from one's congregation as unisters sometimes refer to it is not ew. However, fear is not the only posble response here. Seeing one's own lurch members approached by others "fair game" for proselytizing also

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coming freshmen are often uncomfortable connecting with the church on their own. They may even assume that the church will have little to offer them at this time in their life. So our more seasoned students initiated a program of personally contacting many of the newcomers. Other parishes do similar things with a Welcome Wagon

"The

first

Of course, reaching out has to be more than just receiving a list of the times for Sunday Mass.

step in

evangelization is to

reach out. "

That leads to the second necessary

tional church. Several of our college students have

reminded us that we need to

know we

let people actually care about them. In-

protect

its

wants

away, it has to offer something viable and attractive. That means becoming an evangelizing community offering opportuni-

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ties for

people to experience a

commu-

nity of faith.

(Father Weber

pastor of St. Tho-

mas More University Parishin Bowling Green, Ohio, and a free-lance writer.)

FURTHER NOURISHMENT

step in evangelization: offering oppor-

Jesuit Father Allan Figueroa Deck, in his book, "The Second Wave, Hispanic Ministry and the Evangelization of Cultures,"

Rick's mother called to express concern that her son was very involved in a Bible study group that was becoming increasingly anti-Catholic. What brought the issue to a head was Rick's statement that he wanted to go on a retreat with the group. I mentioned to the mother that we had our own weekend retreat coming up. The mother challenged Rick to attend our program before he totally dismissed the Catholic Church. He agreed. After that weekend, when he discovered the opportunities for prayer and personal sharing that he had sought out in the other group, Rick became an

member of our campus parish. This is where the third step becomes so important. Those who are evangelized have to find others who cherish the same faith. In other words, parishes have to offer something for others to be evangelized into. People don't want to be left stranded after initially experiencing a vibrant active

community

of faith. often hear from young men and women who graduate that they have a difficult time finding an accepting community in the parishes they join after leaving the campus scene. This third step brings a parish full I

members from being drawn

tunities for personal involvement in faith

development.

when people take time and expend energy to express concern to those who are hurting, those who are searching and those who are getting lost in the institu-

circle as it learns that if it

focuses on goals of evangelization among Hispanic people in the United States goals which are

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he says, limited to good liturgy, religious education for children and adults, a variety of ministries and opportunities to socialize, important as those are. What is needed, says Father Deck, is "an not,

environment concern

...

that

community

none of the above

activities necessarily imply." His

book examines the "sea change" represented for the future of the church in the United States by the immigration of millions of Latin American people. (Paulist Press, 997 Macarthur Blvd., Mahwah, N.J. 07430. 1989. Paperback, $9.95.)

H<;

The Catholic News

Herald

August

People

Hero's Welcome Due U.S. Catholic Diving Gold Medalist

FREDERICKSBURG,

— A hero's welcome

Va. (CNS)

Olympic gold medalist Mark Lenzi upon his return to Fredericksburg in August. is

plan-

ning a parade and the local Knights of Columbus council will host a spaghetti dinner and silent auction to help defray the cost of his participation in the pics in Barcelona, Spain.

Fight Against Abortion

Olym-

"We knew

was going to win a medal, we just didn't

lic-run

Gonzaga University in Spokane,

Wash.

"I'll

stop limping

when we

medal-winning games," said Stockton, hampered by a leg injury. Stockton spoke at an Aug. 2 news con-

GREENSBORO and go

game," said Stockton, a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Salt Lake

in the pro-life

Week

after

jeers

movement. But

week, year

one," said Lisa Lenzi, Mark's 22-year-old sister. "It was not a surprise." Lenzi, 24, captured the gold in men's springboard diving July 29.

However,

after year,

"Mark

is really into religion," she said, adding he served as an altar boy at the Mary in family's parish, St. Fredericksburg, during his childhood.

Olympic Gold Winner Morales Remembers His Catholic High School BARCELONA, Spain (CNS)

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Before Pablo Morales swam for the Olympic gold, he paid tribute to his Catholic high school. He didn't talk about it in an interview or a special segment. He simply let the television cameras do the work. They picked up the name of his alma mater written on the T-shirt he wore at the Bernat Picornell pool in Barcelona. Since then the phone has been ringing non-stop at Bellarmine College Preparatory School in San Jose, Calif. Larry Rodgers, the swim coach at the Jesuit-run boys' school, said he was not surprised at the tribute because Morales also wore the T-shirt in the 1984 Olympics.

Stay-At-Home Mothers Share Stories In Newly Published Book ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) Moth-

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who stay at home shared their stories recently by contributing to a new book ers

called "Discovering Motherhood." collection of articles, essays and

the silver-haired Catholic ladies picket

Greensboro abortion centers. There were times it was just the two of them, holding "Stop Abortion Now"

women throughout the counwho have chosen to stay at home

written by try

have friends who probably don' agree with what I am doing," says Gabriele. "But I feel this is what Goc wants me to do." Pro-life shouldn't be confused wit! women's rights, says Gabriele, 68 support equal pay, opportunity and rec

with their children, the book was pro-

duced by a Virginia-based organization called Mothers at Home. The non-profit group received national attention six years ago when its founders wrote "What's a Smart Woman Like You Doing at Home?" It also produces a monthly journal, "Welcome Home," which gives suggestions to stay-at-home mothers and works to "correct modern society's

many misconceptions

about

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A Priest, Says Liason With Retired Priests CINCINNATI (CNS)— "Younever stop being a priest, even though you retire," says Msgr. Earl L. Whalen, CinAlways

"We want

our priests to

know

once you retire, you don't become lost," he said. Msgr. Whalen, 78, has worked unofficially with retired and that

about-to-retire priests since 1984,

of another

Provincial Says Father Fox Dismissal Process Has Begun

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for consideration, said Father

Mexico

City,

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where the made up of

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was meeting, that although this was not a rubber-stamp procedure, in ship

just a glob of tissue

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arrested anc

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ing the entrance to an abortion center "never dreamed" she would be a staunch visible witness for the cause. She coulc imagine praying for an end to abortion but that was about all, she says. She triec picketing, however, and she's been do ing it ever since. It's become such a part of her li that she searched for pro-lifers this sum mer during her five-week vacation ir Reno, Nev., and joined picket lines there "People say 'don't you feel silly?"^

says Gabriele. "But

prayers that give

ordinary circumstances such a request

would be approved. Father Fox

lis

she says. is

less.

Gabriele,

Goergen, head of the Dominicans' Chicago province. He told Catholic News Service

T he;

imprisoned once for three days for block

request now has to be sent to the Vatican

[

can't support the taking

life,"

could care

human

(CNS) In his final months as Dominican master general, Father Damien Byrne approved dismissal of controversial Dominican Father Matthew Fox and the process was to have begun in late June, said Father Fox's provincial superior. The

elected representatives of the

priests.

ognition, but

"If abortion

order's general chapter

mothering."

cinnati archdiocesan liaison with retired

Former Gonzaga Player Hobbles Into Dream Team's Final Rounds BARCELONA, Spain (CNS) While the U.S. basketball "Dream Team" soared through its preliminary games, one member quietly hobbled into the final round. He was John Stock-

bishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk formally appointed him as retired priests' liaison a new position in the archdiocesan Priests' Personnel Office.

MEXICO CITY

the occasional preg

woman who

signs in front of abortion centers in

poems

it's

changes her mine about getting an abortion that keeps them going: That and the firm convic tion in what they are doing.

nant

Greensboro.

City.

born children, Bell and Gabriele brave from angry abortion rights advo cates. Well wishers boost their spirits

— People come

not Virginia Bell and Harriette Gabriele.

first

Olympic game. It was the "Dream Team's" fifth. "I'm very happy to be able to play an Olympic basketball

Relentless in their fight to save un

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the courage."

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counsels

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Pro-Life Corner

3ush Reiterates Pro-Life Stand n Talk To Knights Of Columbus Bush, who spoke minNEW YORK (CNS) — President

ush promised the Knights of Columns Aug. 5 that he would stick to his pposition to abortion

"no matter the

alitical price."

"Today

make the same appeal to make to every voter," he

ovation.

applause

utes, also got

at several

points in his address, and standing ap-

plause when he came into the convention's hotel ballroom and at the end of

his address.

merica."

Knights that his Democratic opponent got the endorsement of the teachers' union after declaring opposition to pa-

the Knights at their convention in

ild

ew York. "Looking beneath the rhetotake a look at the ideas, to determine ho has the courage to stand up for tianges that are morally right for

"This year, as

Columbus' time,

e hear a lot of talk about change,"

ush said. "But maybe a better word for

United States of America is renewal, ecause the changes we need must be ased on principles that never change." Bush said the president should "set te

and this as more important than managing the onomy or even serving as commander chief. But he said much evidence idicated "America's moral compass as gone awry." "So I believe that a central issue of lis election year should be, who do you list to renew America's moral purose," the president said. "Who do you le

moral tone for

rochial school aid.

ust to fight for the ideas that will help

the

Bush talked about

parochial and other non-public schools

nd for the school prayer amendment, as /ell

also discussed his proposals for

hanging the welfare system to promote ersonal responsibility. And he referred j the ending of the Cold War and tanding up to "Saddam's aggression."

Supreme Knight Virgil C. Dechant, itroducting the president, said the Lnights

had helped build support

ustain seven

Bush vetoes of pro-abor-

lents,

me in this year that it's I am going to do what I tiink is right. I am going to stand on my onscience and let my conscience be my nd they tell normous

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when it comes to matters of life." The comment brought a standing

uide

The bishop's conference

mean

home about whether his global efforts were worth a dam," the president recalled. "Some critics wanted him to cut his voyage short. He even faced the at

And and won

persevered

Columbus

yet

— not

a bad anal-

mem-

Bill

provide assisted suicide

advocacy and

president,

assure

Bush had nal

John

a private meeting with CardiJ.

Referring to

O'Connor of

New

in his address,

Bannon

Families Council, a group of

"This

become

the first place in the world

where physician-assisted suicide

human

and practices

political action.

simply

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not 'death with

lets

a doctor

kill

you."

The measure is supported by people

said

SHERMAN

our Judeo-

that reject

C. RUNIONS,

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Christian tradition."

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well as an ongoing commitment to the Church and the

In Yours.

community

which we

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Donoghue

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Youth Ministry: There is an opening for a coordinator of youth ministry at Holy Family Parish in Clemmons. Contact Father John T. Putnam Jr., Parochial Vicar, Holy Family Catholic Church, PO Box 130, Clemmons, NC 27012 or call (919) 766-8133.

ou can express your commitment to your Church by making a bequest to the Diocese of Charlotte. Simply have the following statement included in your Will:

Charlotte the

and

will

be legal," Bannon said. "It's a real question of ethics and values, not religion."

they talked about "the rise of legal theories

be sued

"If this initiative passes, California will

York.

Bush

to refer pa-

the biggest source of confu-

"This measure

dignity,'

— —

they don't offer referrals, he said.

sion among Californians today," Bannon said.

allows any

tients elsewhere. Hospitals could

and

told the Children

including and requires all hospitals Church-run institutions that would not

termination of medical treatment of any kind,"

that

doctor to give a lethal injection; has no requirement that medical records be kept;

has absolutely nothing to do

initiative

to help.

his criticisms of the initia-

Bannon noted

tive,

the point that this

service ministry workers interested in

do everything

each parish

Among

opposition.

Noting the pope's work and prayer for peace in the Middle East, Bush said will

and Associates, told a July gathering of Northern California diocesan leaders they must start immediately to organize

"We must make

anti-euthanasia campaign will

cording to Bannon. Catholic pastors will be asked to designate coordinators

in Oregon earlier this year. Bannon, president of Bannon

II.

kick off in churches by September, ac-

sulting firm that helped defeat a similar

with living wills, advance directives or

that "as long as

occurs," he said.

The organization has hired a con-

pitals.

in my view." Bush, with U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican Thomas P. Melady on the dais, made one reference to Pope John Paul

ogy

Employment Opportunities office duties. Ideal candidate will

nasia Initiative, a coalition that also

measure

"The guy was faced with questions

Reverend William S. O'Byrne, 1946 Reverend William Kuder, 1960 Monsignor Dennis A. Lynch, 1968 Reverend Thomas F. Carney, 1969 Reverend Thomas A. Williams, 1969 Reverend Willim C. Frost, 1983 Reverend Ignatius Remke, OSB, 1944 Reverend Brendan Dooley, OSB, 1964

Responsibilities include entering

California Association of Catholic Hos-

speakers doubtless tried to iden-

Bannon said. "The logical extreme is that people want to choose the moment of their own death and the way in which that death

patients.

Hospitals and Health Systems and the

with Columbus, but "I really

sion over legal issues and concern for

personal choice,

ber of Californians Against the Eutha-

Please pray for the following deceased priests during the month of August:

Part-time Clerk: The Catholic News

ill

Introducing a humorous note at the all their

the costs of medical treatment, confu-

legalize lethal injec-

beginning, Bush told the Knights that

Just before addressing the Knights,

—

would

ciation, the California Association of

com-

political price

ballot that

pain as

well as because of misinformation about

on the November

schools."

promise you again today," Bush

"no matter the

to defeat an initiative

includes the California Medical Asso-

—

can to bring about that peace that so many pray for."

aid in reference to Dechant's

are

Bible schools, yeshivas, Catholic parish

you

bills.

Bill for Kids," the president said.

threat of mutiny.

as his anti-abortion stance.

something called

Calif.

California Catholic Conference

tions for terminally

it."

support for voucher aid to students

Against Suicide Initiative (CNS) — SACRAMENTO, who scared of dying and of

"Like the original GI Bill, my new approach offers scholarships or vouchers for students to take to any qualified school not only public schools, but

amental values?" Highlighting issues of special conis

solution

(704) 331-1 720

California Bishops Join Fight

joining euthanasia opponents in a drive

"My

— Cardinal Terence Cooke

Diocese of Charlotte

Life Office

cation benefits."

tify

ern to the Knights,

The Respect

The

and restore our fun-

ibuild our families

His love."

Quoting Clinton as being "unalterably opposed" to such aid, Bush said the Democratic candidate was against "letting Catholic parents and other private school parents have a fair share of edu-

this nation,"

or physical handicap, loneliness or old age. Indeed, at these times, human life gains extra splendor as it requires our special care, concern and reverence. It is in and through the weakest of human vessels that the Lord continues to reveal the power of tal

other

I'll

for 21

Bush never referred to Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton by name. But in what he acknowledged as "one blatantly political comment," he reminded the

3U that

"The gift of life, God's special gift, is no when it is accompanied by illness or weaknes, hunger or poverty, menless beautiful

For more information on how to make a Will that works, contact Jim Kelley, Director of Development, Diocese of Charlotte, 1524 East Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28207, (704) 331-1709 or 377-6871.

imTMTnrmnr

live'.'

Catholic

News

Herald

August

14, 1992

QmunidtuiJnsp anas

'Q)mtwiqujemonoj OFFICE OF THE BISHOP

Julio 28,

1992

Mis queridos hermanas y hermanos en Cristo:

Hace dos anos iniciamos un proceso de acercamiento a nivel diocesano reuniendo a unos 200 hispanos en la catedral de San Patricio, Charlotte. De alii les enviamos a estudiar el Plan Pastoral Nacional con el fin de sacar guias aplicables a nuestra diocesis. Al ano siguiente en la reunion que tuvo lugar en Holy Cross, Kernersvi 1 le se es'cogieron 12 recoraendac iones para que el Comite' Coordinador Diocesano elaborara nuestro Plan Pas,

toral

Hoy tengo el gusto de convocar de nuevo a todos 'los hispanos Asamblea General, el sabado 5 de septiembre, 1992, en Holy Family, Clemmons, de 9:00 A.M. a 5:00 P.M., cuando presidire' la celebracion de la Eucaristia.

a una

Participantes hispanos en el Encuentro Diocesano.

En esta Asamblea esperamos aprobar dicho Plan Pastoral Diocesano, que nos regira' -por los proximos 3 anos. El tema del dia sera la Nueva Evangelizacion, conmemorando los 500 afios (14921992) de la llegada del Evangelio a estas tierras.

Asamblea General Hispana El sabado 5 de septiembre del

habra personas encargadas de cuidar a los ninos en aquel lugar.

presente ano, de 9 de la manana a 6 de la tarde, tendra lugar la

Hispana, en

Iglesia catolica de la

pueblo de

Clemmons NC. "La Nueva

Que el Serior les bendiga

todos.

pequenos y en plenarios, para ver que aspectos de esta nueva evangelizacion estan presentes en nuestro Plan Pastoral Diocesano y que aspectos le faltan al mismo. De nuevo vendra a guiarnos el Padre Mario Vizcaino, director de laoficina regional en Miami Fl. llamada comunmente con el nombre de SEPI. El Sr. Obispo de la Diocesis, Monsenor John Donoghue, estara presente tambien, para al final de la jornada concelebrar la Sta. Misa de accion de gracias por el trabajo realizado, en las diferentes comunidades hispanas de la Diocesis con el Plan Pastoral. En ese dia se proveera para todos un almuerzo y durante el dia habra cafe y refrescos. Se pide donativos voluntarios para cubrir los gastos de la Asamblea, que se pueden depositar en unos sobres que habran a la disposicion. Tambien

84, doblar a la izquierda, y en la segunda

Haven, inmediatamente doblar otra vez a la derecha en la calle de la Iglesia, que se llama Kinnamon Rd. Una media milla mas y Holy Family church estara a

mano

hijos y

Padre Mario Vizcaino, director del Instituto Pastoral del SEPI, en Miami.

iudad

es tado

area code

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apt

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Se necesita persona para vivir en la tsa y cuidar a un par de gemelos de 4

28236-6776

•

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las

Es precisamente esta ansiedad de los

perfeccion lo que lo lleva a uno a vivir

cuales los

apurado, fastidiado, deprimido y lleno de inhibiciones, y eso a su vez, produce un hogar que no funciona en forma ideal. Lo ideal seria que los padres gufen a sus hijos en forma disciplinada amorosa para aprender las lecciones de la vida y que los ninos crezcan seguros y confiados. Desafortunadamente y de acuerdo a las investigaciones, somos muy pocos los que creemos en esta clase de ambiente. La mayorfa de nosotros cree en un

Muchos nos quejamos

de que no hay clases para ser padres y que es muy diffcil saber que hacer; mas aiin muchos se encuentran siendo padres cuando ni siquiera han tenido tiempo de ser hijos y de pensar si quiera ser padres o no. Una vez que los ninos ya estan en camino es mejor aceptar el encargo y tratar de hacerlo lo mejor que uno puede. Divina la naturaleza que le da a uno nueve meses para acostumbrase a la idea. La mejor education que se puede dar a un niho es con el ejemplo. Sus ninos estan aprendiendo de lo que ustedes hacen y no de lo que dicen. A pesar de esto, no se puede pretender que seamos perfectos, que no nos equivoquemos en nada, y que siempre nos demos cuanta de lo que hacemos. La perfeccion pertenece a lo Divino y los humanos

podemos (

Nosotras Las Mujeres

Zip code

Diocese of Charlotte

derecha.

calle

St./Dr./Rd./Ln./Pl. etc

Muy Retafrendo John F, Donoghue Obispo//de Charlotte

luz doblar a la derecha en la calle Peace

NOMBRES DIRECCldN: #

Sinceramente suyo en Cristo,

1-40 East hacia Winston Salem, Exit

Evangelizacion" y se discutiraen grupos

oraciones y sacrificios por este acontecimiento ponemos bajo la proteccio'n de Maria Santisima. lea esta carta convocatoria en todas las Misas en espafiol en la diocesis de Charlotte.

8133. Para llegar allf se puede hacer asi:

El tema a tratar sera

Gonzalez

Ofrezcamos importante, que Les pido que se que se celebran

La direction de la Iglesia de Holy Family es: 4820 Kinnamon Rd. Clemmons N.C. 27012 Tel: 919-766-

Asamblea General

Sagrada Familia, en

El Padre Mario Vizcaino, Sch.P., director de la oficina regional (SEPI), vendra' de Miami, Florida, a guiarnos en el trabajo a realizar.

Guarde la parte de arriba

tratar de imitar la perfeccion de Dios, pero siempre manteniendo el amor y paciencia como El lo hizo y a la

)

/BIENVENIDOS TODOS!

afios

de edad, en

area de South Park.

Los interesados llamar a la Sra. Martinez 554-7328 oal 338-5581.

Busca trabajo La Sra. Luz Estella ofrece sus servicios para cuidar nihos en su casa.

Los interesados llamarla

527-9238.

vez tambien recordando que es un camino a recorrer y que el ejmplo a los ninos es de como recorrer ese camino y como aprender las lecciones de la vida. Es decir que aceptemos que no somos perfectos, pero que no nos llenemos de ansiedad tratando de serlo. El negar que los ninos aprenden de lo que ven en sus padres es iluso y el querer obrar siempre en perfeccion es

Se arrienda

En los apartamentos de Abbey Place en Park Rd. se alquila cuarto a mujeres solas. Las interesadas llamar a Gladis al 527-7230.

imposible y causa ansiedad extrema. La perfeccion Divina acepta la imperfection

humana, el deseo de perfeccion humana exige y enjuicia.

hogar donde siempre han habido problemas como por ejemplo, alcohol drogas, adicciones a comidas, juego.

sexo etc, o en su defecto, enfermedades mentales como depresion, obsesiones psicosis etc, o problemas como, muerte de algun miembro, divorcio, pobreza enfermedades prolongadas, alejamiento de los padres, viajes etc. Por ejemplo un padre alcohol ico utiliza una buena parte de su atencion y energfa, en cosas relacionadas con e alcohol. La vida de todos revuelve alrededor de la bebida del papa y el alcohol se puede convertir poco a

mas importante

ho Ico

poccj^

del hogar. Es

conveniente recordar que

mm,

importante es ensenar a los ninos come uno sufre caidas y se vuelve a levantar yft< como uno confia en Dios y en otras

personas para ayuda y gui'a. Todos tenemos problemas, nadie es perfecto y nadie debe esperar perfeccion de los< otros.

ttri

„

The Catholic News

1992

igust 14,

Theo Johnson Named To Newiy Established Post Of Comptroller CHARLOTTE— Theodosia (Theo) C. Johnson has been

named comptroller

for the Diocese of Charlotte.

Johnson's appointment is part of diocesan restructuring to provide more

OFFICE OF THE BISHOP

accessible services for the diocese.

Review and

July 28, 1992

Dear

and Brothers In Christ: ago we initiated a process of coming together at diocesan level by gathering about 200 Hispanics in St. Patrick Cathedral, Charlotte. From there you were sent to study the National Pastoral Plan in order to draw from it some guidelines for our diocese. Last year at the reunion that took place in Holy Cross, Kernersville, 1 2 recommendations were chosen so that the Diocesan Coordinating Committee could start working on our Diocesan Pastoral Plan. Today I am glad to convoke again all Hispanics to join at a General Assembly on Saturday, September 5th 1992, in Holy Family, Clemmons, from Sisters

Two years

when

9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.,

will preside at the celebration of the

oping the best way for deliverance of service to the parishes and the many organizations of the diocese," said Msgr. John J. McS weeney chancellor and vicar ,

general. In her new position,

responsible for

accountable

entities,

Assembly we hope to approve our Diocesan Pastoral Plan to guide The theme of the day will be the New Evengelization, commemorating at the same time the 500 years (1492-1992) anniversary of the

McSweeney.

this

Gospel to these lands. Father Mario Vizcaino, Sch.P., director of our regional office (SEPI), will come from Miami, Florida, to facilitate the work to be done. I ask you to read this letter at all Masses celebrated in Spanish in the Diocese arrival of the

of Charlotte.

May God

Bless you

all.

Johnson

Most Reverend John

Donoghue

Msgr.

Additionally, Johnson

coordinates financial administration of

The Catholic News & Herald, as well as many of the accounting functions of the

THEO JOHNSON

Diocesan Support Appeal. Johnson most recently served for the last six years as accounting manager. She was bookkeeper for eight years before that position. "Throughout

Johnson's new position is on track with diocesan affirmative action goals of promoting women to key leadership roles within the diocesan organization. Msgr. McSweeney credits Johnson's

Theo has

expertise in financial administration,

been closely associated with all aspects of finance. She has always exercised careful stewardship and sense of dedication to the ministries of the Church," said Msgr. McSweeney.

coupled with her years of proven experience as keys to her success. "I'm very pleased to help as the diocese goes along this new path ... with all the projects going on," said Johnson.

her 14 years with the diocese, Sincerely yours in Christ,

will

internal financial

all

matters regarding the parishes and other

Eucharist.

us for the next 3 years.

restructuring of dioc-

esan departments have been underway for the past four months. "We're devel-

Bishop of Charlotte

Bush Diocese of Charlotte

•

PO Box

36776, Charlotte,

28236-6776

•

(From Page

ing with officials and candidates of any

11)

(704) 377-6871

who asked to see him. He said they talked primarily

party

The

cardinal told reporters that he

agreed to the meeting at Bush's request and in accordance with a policy of meet-

about

Middle East and education, and touched on Yugoslavia. Cardinal the

O'Connor has

special responsibilities

Middle East as president of the Catholic Near East Welfare Assorelated to the

ciation.

speak to the president

"I didn't

about abortion," said Cardinal O'Connor. "He didn't raise it, and I all

PHYSICAL THERAPIST $40,000+

didn't raise

it."

(based on experience)

Good Shepherd Home Health

Golf (From

Page 2)

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<,Cual es la virtud de la esperanza?

don de Dios que fluye naturalmente del don de a fe. Esperanza es la actitud y el poder para confiar en Dios que viene unido a un arofundo anhelo para que su plan de salvacion se completado. Es la confianza de que virtud de la esperanza es otro

Dios es

fiel

a sus promesas, que El nos dara la felicidad eterna y los medios para

^btenerla.

elicidad eterna. "...La Iglesia de Cristo, situada en

y la

ansiedad de hoy, no cesa

firmemente." (Constitution Pastoral Sobre la Iglesia en el Mundo Moderno,

ie esperar

32 Concilio Vaticano

San Pedro JStedes."

medio de

mundo

dijo:

II)

"Depositen en El todas

Pedro 5:7) La esperanza es

preocupaciones, pues El cuida de

las

capacidad de poner nuestras vidas an

las

nanos de Dios. Creemos que El perdonara nuestros pecados y hast huestros sufrimientos os convertira en bienes eternos.

39.

<,Que es la virtud de la caridad o

amor?

El punto central de la ensenanza de Jesus, del

amor que El

es el poder

projimo

riuestro

amor

amada. Es

pongamos

tiene

la la

como

camino,

yerdad y

que Dios nos dio para amarle sobre todas

la vida, es la virtud

las

cosas y amar a

a nosotros mismos.

muchas formas. Basicamente,

es el deseo de estar con la persona

preocupacion por su felicidad.La virtud del amor hace posible que

voluntad de Dios y

Al hacer

la felicidad

las

personas que

amamos

antes que la

encontramos nuestra verdadera felicidad y plenitud. Dios nos ensena como amor. El comparte nuestra vida, olvida nuestros pecados y

nuestra.

esto,

desea nuestra felicidad eterna.

Dios nos da todo

que tenemos, nuestra vida, nuestros talentos y nuestro destine. Nosotros amamos a Dios cuando aceptamos sus dones y lo hacemos el centro de lo

amamos a Dios, nos comprometemos a usar sus dones para hacer nuestra cpontribucion unica a los demas en el mundo. Si realmente amamos a Dios, amaremos a nuestro projimo. Veremos a cada uno como creado de Dios, receptores del mismo amor y deseo que Dios tiene por nosotros. El amor es la reina de las virtudes. Si realmente amamos a Dios y a nuestro projimo, nuestras vidas. Si realmente

poseeremos y creceran en nosotros otras virtudes que tienen que ver con Dios y con los |hombres, y evitaremos los pescados que son ofenses contra ellos. "Pues la ley entera esta

has an immediate

as brain injury, back and spinal cord

full-time

en una sola

frase:

RPT.

'Amaras a

projimo

como

tie

mismo.

(Galatas 5:14)

opportunity for a

Responsibilities in-

clude patient evaluation, treatment of homebound clients, and supervision

LPTA.

The agency is located in the Smoky Mountains area of western North Carolina, and is within easy driving distance of Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Asheville. Residents have the use of all these cities' amenities, while enjoying reasonable living expenses and

the tranquility of

Para crecer en esperanza tenemos que orar, hacer frecuentes actos de esperanza y vivir diariamente de acuerdo con nuestra fe.

such

for catastrophic injury

virtud de la esperanza tiene que ver con nuestras vidas en este

and

fied, diocesan-sponsored organization,

Our

mountain

living.

excellent benefit package in-

cludes: medical,

life, disability,

long-

term disability, and dental plans; partial matching TSA and fully paid retirement programs; continuing education, seminar expenses; 31 accrued

days off per year; and other miscellaneous benefits. For more information, call Judy Wilson, RN, Director of Clinical Services, at (704) 389-6311, or send re-

sume

to:

Post Office

Box 465

Hayesville, North Carolina 28904

injuries, stroke, multiple sclerosis,

and

amputations. The rehabilitation facility will offer functional assessments fol-

lowing back and spinal cord injury, as well as physical, speech, and occupational therapies.

Participants in the Charlotte Hor-

Golf Classic pay $ 1 ,000 each to participate. Eighty-six of the 00 nets Celebrity

available slots for golfers are filled todate.

For more information, contact the Mercy Hospital Foundation, (704) 3796071.

Thanks To

St.

Jude

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

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atholic

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August

Herald

Diocesan News Briefs

and working

CCA 12-Step Retreat of Prayer

end," a retreat for

The women. 11-13.

hosting

Week-

more informaHouse of Prayer,

conduct three retreats for women; Aug. 21-23, Sept. 25-27 and Nov. 6-8. To

Hot Springs,

demand. For more information about the

Retreats For

Box

Land is Home to Me. The paper is still

Carol

call

members, Sept. open to men and

NC 28743, or

Women

VALE — The Mary vale Sisters will

276-2626 or write

Mary vale Motherhouse,

(704) 622-7366.

call

For more information, Flynt at (704) 331-1709.

retreat is

tion, write the Jesuit

P.O.

12-Step

RR Box

Bernbrock, parochial vicar at St. Vincent de Paul Church, won two blue ribbons and two gold medals for his clock de-

Clockmakers Show

signs at the National in

Prayers are needed for people participating in

Parish Mission

MAGGIE VALLEY

—

ends.

program

directing a four-day

Margaret Church beginning Saturis a convert to the Catholic Church from Judaat St.

day, Aug. 15. Father Paretsky ism.

Resurrection Day

Camp

—

WINSTON-SALEM

St.

Moor parish co-hosted the Annual Resurrection Day Camp

Benedict the 13th

June 16-July 10 with Dellabrook Presbyterian Church and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. About 60 youths, ages 6-12 from the three churches, joined

Father

Albert Paretsky, professor of Old Testament at the Dominican University in

Rome,

Engaged Encounter week-

campers from

other denominations and participated in

Ann

volunteer, call Geoff or

Hoffman

(704) 598-9653.

Lay Ministry Lay ministry training begins this in Arden, Greensboro and Charlotte. The 13-week program helps participants explore their calling by virtue fall

of their baptisms to minister in the Church or market place. For more information, call the Religious Education Office at (704) 541-8362. Faith Journey

GREENSBORO— St. Pius Tenth's monthly fellowship coffee hour urday, Aug. 21 at 8:30 a.m.

McCubbin

Sat-

the

Pius Tenth School. A personal faith journey will be shared. All are invited for an hour of Center,

St.

hall. Bring a bag lunch. D and beverage will be provided. For more information, call Luc Bellow at (704) 366-7508. OWLS open to all Catholics over 55.

sert

Surviving Parents

CHARLOTTE — A

port group for parents

Knights Membership

— The North Carolina

had the most new members in the entire order for 1 99 1 -92, State Deputy Donald Debois announced at the July 18-19 annual organizational meeting in Ra-

meet the

Catholic

who have

first

Wednesday

(tiOl

every month at St. John Neuma Church, 8451 Idlewild Rd., from 7: p.m.-9 p.m. The purpose of the groujj to provide a place for people to looii f their faith in light of their tragedies. For more information, call Ciri Cook at (704) 535-4197. [| ,

North Carolina membership increased by 557, or 8.7% from the previous year, he said. The order includes all states in the United States and all the provinces in Canada, the Philippines, Puerto Rico and Mexico. State officers and deputies installed at the annual meeting were Donald Dubois, state deputy; James Neely, state secretary; Luther Stultz, state treasurer;

and Rob-

John Harrison,

state advocate,

ert Singer, state

warden. Richard Grebner

immediate past

Fall

state deputy.

Renew

MOORESVILLE

—

Therese renewal proSt.

Church announces a fall gram called "What Would Christ Do In 1992?" Six weekly meetings will begin the

week of Oct. 1 1 For more information, call the church

office at (704) 664-3992.

Fatima Pilgrimage

CHARLOTTE

— Father

Richi

Contilianoof St. Thomas AquinaChuil is

leading a pilgrimage to Fatima

12-19. Inclusive cost

more information, call at

$1,299 the church of; is

(704) 549-1607.

100th Birthday

nie

BELMONT— The Sisters of Met 100th year of ther arrival in Belm< and Gaston County. They would like update the status of all alumni of grade school, academy, junior colle and college, and request alumni to m updated information to Sister Mic Boulus, c/o Sacred Heart Conve: Belmont, NC 28012.

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Appalachian Commemoration BEREA, KY. The Catholic Com-

counselor for 10-12 year olds.

mittee of Appalachia's annual meeting

and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. It also seeks to heighten public awareness through education, research and legisla-

Charismatic Renewal Service HICKORY The semi-annual Sept. 18-20

Sept. 25-27 at Berea College, Berea, Ky. The theme is "Remember, Repent, Respond: A Quincentennial Commemoration." Workshops and lectures will

The

address 500 years of American Indian

theme is "Wake Up and Strengthen What Remains." Keynote speaker is Charlie Osbourne, Catholic lay evangelist from

oppression, racism, family issues, and

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Marcia

call

Walt

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the Catholic Conference Center.

toxic and waste problems.

CCA,

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Commission on Religion

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Appalachia.

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SCC Asks For Amendments Freedom Bill WASHINGTON (CNS)

o Religious

—

Military Archdiocese Endorses Paper Supporting Military's Gay Ban

SILVER SPRING, Md. (CNS)

The

—

jneral secretary of the U.S. Catholic

The Archdiocese

onference has asked for amendments

vices has endorsed a position paper writ-

>the

proposed Religious Freedom ResAct to protect churches' tax kemptions and avoid protecting aboron. Msgr. Robert N. Lynch urged the ouse Judiciary Committee to amend ouse Resolution 2797 so the measure vill be a shield in protecting religious eedom and not a sword to attack the iborn and religious institutions and rograms." The Religious Freedom estoration Act is intended to counter;t a 1990 Supreme Court ruling that

ten by one of

iration

porting the Department of Defense's

its

for the Military Ser-

priest chaplains sup-

policy excluding homosexuals from the

The paper, written by Father Eugene T. Gomulka, deputy chaplain of military.

Marine Corps, said those favoring a change in policy do not recognize "the relationship between 'sexual orientation' and 'sexual behavior.'"

Oregon Catholic Conference Lauds Decision

To Veto Health Plan

PORTLAND,

Ore.

(CNS)

— The

hanges In

Bush administration's rejection of Oregon's health care rationing program was applauded by the state's Catholic

atings Get

conference.

religious practice.

PG and PG-13 Movie Mixed Church Review WASHINGTON (CNS) The

—

3 ratings received a

mixed

explanations a "helpful addition"

viewer's guide, revealing

ity

The Warsaw

individuals.

said officials from the office

Virgil C. Dechant,

fairs,

has given an ultimatum to the

priests, all

working

parishes in the

eastern part of the country. ited the parishes the previous

Knights Urged To Set Up Tombs Of In Catholic Cemeteries

Unborn

NEW YORK

(CNS)

— Cardinal

John J. O'Connor of New York asked the Knights of Columbus to build and maintain a "tomb of the unborn child" in every Catholic cemetery. Speaking to the Knights' annual convention in New York, he recalled visiting "The Tomb of

Unborn Child"

police escorts had

gymen would be

warned

The paper

who

vis-

week with

that the cler-

"taken forcibly to the

border" unless they complied with the order.

Vatican Official Says Kids With Aids Need Help, Protection

VATICAN CITY (CNS)

—

Vatican official said children of AIDS-

ways

dinal Alfonso

ministration denied a waiver request

country, he said, could lead thousands

of the Pontifical Council for the Family,

necessary for the medical program to

of visitors to reflect that "the unborn put

The Oregon plan would have

the

to death

at the

by abortion was as much a

expanded Medicaid coverage to 1 20,000 of the state's working poor by covering fewer medical services. The plan in-

human being

cluded a controversial priority

Pittsburgh Parish Consolidations Place By November Eleven PITTSBURGH (CNS) new parishes will be established by Nov. 1 in the Diocese of Pittsburgh as part of the first phase of a parish reorganization program. The reorganization cuts the plus six number of parishes from 57 missions to 28 in nine regions of the diocese. At a July 27 press conference, Pittsburgh Bishop Donald W. Wuerl said the changes were made necessary by a declining and aging population. Since 1970, the population in the diocese's six counties has dropped by including 113,000 Catho293,000

list

that

procedures for individuals

Mother Teresa Honored By Knights With New Award, $100,000 NEW YORK (CNS) Mother Teresa became the first recipient of a

—

or drug use.

of Cults, which monitors religious af-

Such a structure in cemeteries across the

with complicating medical conditions.

movies

daily

July 30 that the Belarussian State Office

seeing students stop there for prayer.

tailers.The explanationas will serve as

Dntain violence, strong language, sexu-

Nowy Swiat reported

York. Supreme Knight who presented the award medal and a $ 1 00,000 check, said the Knights had never given such recognition before, despite "hundreds of resolutions" proposing honors to various vention

re-

rivalries.

Oregon Catholic Conferwas grateful that the ad-

to high-risk

film critics and video

emerging ethnic and religious

infected mothers deserve the help and

able to which patients. For example, it would have given a low funding priority

now be

a move that

protection of society, which should al-

defined which services would be avail-

warned they would be ineffective nless they were included in advertiselents. The rating information, once only tot to theaters,

New

Franciscan

begin.

/ailable for R-rated films, will

10th annual con-

29 Polish priests

appears to reflect Eastern Europe's

University of Steubenville in Ohio, and

ence, said he

view from a U.S. Catholic official, ishop Raymond J. Boland of Mobile, la., chairman of the U.S. bishops' ommittee on Communications, called le

to deport

Castagna, executive

Bob

director of the

announcement

will include explanations with its

G and PG-

during the Knights'

the

Dheld a state's right to legislate against

lovie industry's recent

Knights of Columbus award called et Spes at an Aug. 4 banquet

Gaudium

as all the others buried

resist abortion as a solution.

said couples with the

virus

must make

AIDS-causing HIV

their

about bearing children

made

To Take

—

comments

own

—

ing the risks involved.

there."

Car-

Lopez Trujillo, president

decision

after evaluat-

The

cardinal

an article published Aug. 5 by the Vatican newspaper, L' Osservatore Romano. the

Cardinal Tomasek, Rights Champion, Dies In Prague At Age 93

PRAGUE,

— Cardinal

Czechoslovakia (CNS)

Frantisek Tomasek, the

former archbishop of Prague who championed religious and civil rights during four decades of communist rule, died Aug. 4 at the age of 93. The state news agency CSTK attributed death to heart failure aggravated by pneumonia and said his funeral would take place Aug. 12 in St. Vitus Cathedral in the Prague Castle compound. He had been in ill

some time. Cardinal Tomasek was released from a hospital in June and

health for

lics.

Belarus Threatens

his condition deteriorated again in July

Deport Polish Priests

WARSAW,

Poland (CNS)

— The

but he expressed a wish not to be hospitalized again.

government of Belarus has threatened

What

38.

The of Faith.

the virtue of

virtue of

Hope

Hope?

another basic

the attitude and

gift

power to

from God.

trust in

God.

flows naturally from the

It is

Official

gift

joined to a deep yearning

come to full completion. It is the confidence that God is His promises, that He will give us eternal happiness and the means to obtain

for His plan of salvation to faithful to

The Most Reverend John in the

it.

The virtue of Hope relates to our lives in this world as well as to eternal happiness, Church of Christ takers her stand in the midst of the anxiety of this age, and does not cease to hope with the utmost confidence." (Vatican Council II, Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, 82) St. Peter said, "Cast all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you." I Peter 5:7) Hope is the ability to put our life in God's hands. We trust He will forgive our sins "...the

and turn even our sufferings

To grow

to eternal

Effective July

late

Hope, we must pray, make frequent Acts of Hope and

live daily

according to our Faith.

Donoghue announces

the following appointments

1992

Reverend David J. Devlin, OSFS, from Parochial Vicar to Pastor of ImmacuHeart of Mary Church, High Point;

Effective Sept.

good.

Diocese of Charlotte:

1992:

Reverend Eugene

McCreesh, SJ,

presently serving as Pastor of St. Peter

Church, Charlotte, granted a sabbatical;

What

is the virtue of Love? The central point of Jesus' teaching, of His way, truth and life, is the virtue of Love. It is the power given to us by God to love Him above all things and to love our neighbor

39.

as ourselves.

Love has many forms.

Basically,

it is

a desire to be with the person

a concern for their happiness. The virtue of

Love makes

Reverend James A. Devereux, SJ, from Parochial Vicar to Pastor of St. Peter Church, Charlotte;

Reverend Edward M. love.

It is

possible for us to place the

Reverend Monsignor John

God and the happiness of those we love before our own. In doing this, we find own true happiness and fulfillment. God shows us how o love. He shares our life, forgives our sins and desires our

will of

our

Ifkovits, SJ, Parochial Vicar, St. Peter Church,

Charlotte. J.

McSweeney,

Chancellor

eternal happiness.

God gives us everything we have, our life, our talents and our destiny. We love God when we accept his gifts and make him the center of our lives. If we truly love God, we commit ourselves to use God's gifts to make our unique contribution to others and the world. If we truly love God, we will love our neighbor. We will see everyone as created by God, receivers of the same love and desire God has for us. Love is the queen of virtues. If we truly love God and our neighbor, we will possess and grow in all the other virtues that refer to God and to others, and we will avoid all _sins

which are offenses against them. "The whole law has found

one saying: 'You

shall love

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Greensboro, he says. "Everybody knows

10)

a picketer. Or, they might recognize her

you grow up in the City of Greensboro Catholic and Republican, you have got to be an oddball," she says. Perhaps it should come as no sur-

who jogs five or six

prise then that her great grandfather was

know

ran against

"If

Virginia Bell." in crises)

and goes

to St.

active in the Legion of

People might

Benedict every

Friday for the exposition of the blessed sacrament and the rosary. She's also

as the

little

know

old lady

her by sight as

days a week.

Mary.

Stephen A. Douglas,

Or, they might

for fellow parishioner Bell, not

her by name,

contributor to

since she's a frequent

even a physical ailment earlier this year stopped her for long. Within a couple of

"letters to the editor" in the local

weeks

papers.

— before she was given permis— 81 grand-year-old

the

sion to drive

mother was back on the picket line. "If I stop, I would be giving up the fight and I am not willing to do that," says Bell, who has been on the front lines of the abortion issue since before

Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision making abortion legal. She

Roe

now

started with Birthright, a

closed

"I feel terribly sorry for the babies

"But I get

that are torn apart," says Bell.

women who

support

NOW and Planned Parenthood with such enthusiasm. They

may not

debated and

Lincoln. Or, that

was an attorney decades before "women's lib" was coined. Bell

news-

subject could be abortions

Bell earned her law degree from

or animal rights activists. She considers

UNC-Chapel Hill in 1939 and practiced

either a travesty

and

not afraid to say

law

until the first

was born

so.

monkeys and dogs, and so-called "women's rights" should not prevail over human rights, Ants, clams, even

of her five children

Then, she got what

"A husband and

and someone

children,

open the door for me."

Now, rain or shine, she pickets the Women's Pavilion on North Elm Street

she says. Bell' s pro-life stance i s cause enough

for her to be out of the ordinary.

in 1943.

she wanted:

every Saturday at 7 a.m. and every Thurs-

"If

day at 1 1 a.m. She is joined on Saturdays by Harriette Gabriele, who divides her protests between the Women's Pavilion and Carolina Piedmont Clinic on Randleman Road.

you're pro-life, you're considered an

agency for unwed mothers.

so furious with

The

who

Abraham

oddball," she says.

Moreover, she was raised Catholic in a Republican family in the predominantly Protestant and Democrat South.

Virginia Bell

(1)

and Harriette Gabriele

tion center.

use the scal-

pel or saline solution, but they are guilty

of two sins; sanctioning abortion and aiding and abetting

it."

What's more, most

civic

and social

leaders are pro-abortion, and that "dis-

They should know "Reminds me of the saying, 'That mule ain't blind, he just

tresses" her, she says. better, she says.

don't give a damn.'" Bell says she is not the type of person who could do sidewalk counseling, informing women outside abortion centers about alternatives to abortion. "I find

want

to blast

them," she says. "I

wouldn't be very gentle." "She's a pistol," says Dick Miller, another longtime pro-life activist, fellow picketer and president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Greensboro. Miller recalls picketing in front of an abortion center with Bell and a handful of other pro-lifers one day, when an angry

woman unleashed a nasty diatribe The woman was appar-

against them. ently

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"How many children did you leave Europe when you were in the service?" the woman snapped at the men. Miller backed away. Bell didn't, however. Miller doesn't recall exactly what she said, but it went something like this: "Have you ever asked your husband the same question?" Her outspoken tendency notwithstanding, Bell is a "sweet person" and a

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