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Volume 4 Number 8 • October
Serving Catholics in Western North Carolina in the Diocese of Charlotte
No Communion For
21, 1994
Catholics
Remarried Outside Church WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a let-
riage null.
world' s bishops the Vatican has
solutions.
ter to the
Catholics in invalid second marriages
Catholics in unsanctioned second mar-
who continue to live together as husband
It
Communion.
and wife cannot receive Communion,
repudiated pastoral efforts such as
those proposed last year by three Ger-
man
bishops,
who
said the law should
stand in general but exceptions could be
made in some situations for persons who in
good conscience believed their second
marriages were valid. Christ, the
To Conyers To
Find Peace, Faith, By
CAROL HAZARD Associate Editor
—
CONYERS, Ga. They slogged through mud under a damp, overcast sky
1992 letter to U.S. bishops, the late Archbishop James P. Lyke said, "In my judgment the authenticity of these alleged apparitions
is
in
grave doubt."
Church affirms
ings of those faithful in
Atlanta at the time.
riage situations."
Diocese of Charlotte.
successor, has refrained from
They came to this farm as they had a
F.
Donoghue, his making a
statement regarding the authenticity. "My is hands off," said Archbishop Donoghue, former bishop of the Diocese
dozen or so times before to be present for a vision of the Blessed Mother that is said to appear to a housewife and mother of two on the 13th of each month. The last public address was in May, and if the county has its way, there will be no more. (Rockdale County has imposed requirements effective Nov. 1 for gatherings of 500 people or more that would prohibit the assembly at Conyers.)
position
The foursome from St. John Neumann and Our Lady of the Assump-
although one would never find him there
tion churches in Charlotte
mingled with tens of thousands of faithful from as far away as Minnesota and Costa Rica, and marveled at the multiple growth in the number of people drawn to this little farming community 20 miles southeast of Atlanta. In an era rocked by violence and the 6 o'clock news rife with the latest assaults, batteries and murders, the news of pilgrims making a peaceful journey to pray the rosary, grow deeper in faith and possibly be changed by the experience
heard confessions in a cordoned section the morning of the purported noon ap-
doesn't seem to matter much in the secu-
doubt that his trip to Conyers in December 1992 was the catalyst for a miracle. Chirico visited Conyers with his wife who was wracked in pain from cancer. Jo-Anne Chirico underwent a radical masechtomy in 1 986. In 1 989, the cancer had spread to her liver. Treated with chemotherapy and drugs, the cancer would subside, grow and develop again.
lar world. Yet,
word has
spread.
The
young, old, healthy and infirm flock to Conyers to be embraced by the Blessed Mother and show their devotion to her. That's not to say she actually appears.
The Catholic Church has not
ap-
proved the alleged apparitions nor is it likely to do so within the next 50 or even 1 00 years and possibly never. In a March
of Charlotte. Like his predecessor, Archbishop Donoghue has forbidden priests to offer Mass at the site. Moreover, he has directed priests not to organize pilgrimages to Conyers nor to promote the site
from the
pulpit.
Such people "are not excluded from communion," it said. It added that the Church "is concerned to accompany them pastorally and invite them to share in the life of the Church in the measure that is compatible with the dispositions of the divine law, from which the Church has no power to dispense." It said a divorced Catholic can enter a valid marriage only if the Church, through its courts, finds the first mar-
come out of Conyers," Archbishop Donoghue said.
"A
lot
of good has
"People have changed their lives They re praying and going to church and experiencing conversions. I do think that is .
Some
say even more
Faith
And
happening, and that includes this group from Charlotte. Neil Chirico, a diaconate candidate from St. John Neumann Church, has no is
See Conyers, Page 2
Living together with no sexual relations
— sometimes
referred to as the
"brother-sister" solution
—
is
a tradi-
by the Church when serious reasons, such as the need to raise children, prevent the couple from separating. The letter argued that sound pastoral practice toward divorced-remarried Catholics must be based on the "objective situation ... that their state and contional pastoral solution accepted
dition of life objectively contradict the
union of love between Christ and his Church which is signified and effected
by the Eucharist." It
also cited "another special pasto-
people were admitted would be led into error and confusion regarding the Church's teaching about the indissolural reason: If these
to the Eucharist, the faithful
bility
of marriage."
The letter listed sympathetically some of the main situations for which pastoral exceptions to the Church law have been urged for those who believe in good conscience that they can receive
Com-
munion. It said, "This would be the case, for example, when they had been abandoned completely unjustly, although they sincerely tried to save the previous marriage, or when they are convinced of the nullity of their previous marriage, although unable to demonstrate it in the
See Divorce, Page
1
Justice Conference
Did you know that keynote speakupcoming Faith Doing Jus-
Divinity School
—
will delve into the
demands of our
of
ers for the
social
Conference can help Catholics incorporate faith and justice into their
Scripture and Catholic social teaching.
Father Hehir has served as director of
lives?
the Office of Internal Affairs and secre-
tice
'
happening."
letter said.
National Speakers Scheduled For
Some 20 visiting priests in folded chairs
pearance on Oct. 13.
and sufferirregular mar-
ecclesial
Even so, they go. Archbishop Donoghue acknowledges their interest,
To receive Communion, such couples must separate or, if separation is impossible, go to confession and "take on themselves the duty to live in complete continence, that is, by abstinence from
new
attention" to "the difficulties
Archbishop Lyke was the archbishop of Archbishop John
that a
union cannot be recognized as valid if the preceding marriage was valid," the letter from the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith said. "If the divorced are remarried civilly, they find themselves in a situation that objectively contravenes God's law. Consequently, they cannot receive holy. Communion as long as this situation persists." It cited the passage from Mark' Gospel where Jesus says anyone who divorces his or her spouse and marries again commits adultery. The letter was signed by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, prefect of the Vatican congregation, and approved by Pope John Paul II. It was dated Sept. 14, sent to bishops' conferences around the world, and made public Oct. 14. It called on pastors to give "special
wind whipped around them. But no matter. The weather didn't wet the spirits of these four pilgrims from the as the
j
Community
it
said.
the acts proper to married couples," the
"In fidelity to the words of Jesus
Faithful Flock
rejected private, nonjudicial
forcefully reaffirmed that divorced riages cannot receive
Charlotte pilgrims Ann Nickerson, Nancy Fields, Sharon Mayfield and Neil Chirico on the farm in Conyers, Ga., where the Blessed Mother is said to appear to Nancy Fowler on the 1 3th of each month. Behind them is the farmhouse with an "apparition Photo by CAROL HAZARD room" where Fowler says the visions come to her.
It
faith in light
Nationally renowned Immaculate
tary of the Department of Social Devel-
Heart of Mary Sister Amata Miller and Father Bryan Hehir will draw from experience as they lead discussions on the many tenants of faith and justice.
opment and World Peace for the United
Sister Amata
—
chief financial of-
States Catholic Conference.
Faith
Doing
Justice, a conference
for business people, parish leaders, parents, catechists
and religious educators,
Belmont Abbey College. Sessions will focus on practical appli-
Marygrove College in Detroit and former economist and education
is
coordinator for NETWORK, a national
cations of the principles of Catholic
ficer for
Catholic social justice lobby in
ington
—
Wash-
will explore the challenges
moving
faith into
creative and effective action
on behalf
and
possibilities of
of justice. tice
—
Father Hehir professor of pracand religion and society at Harvard
Nov. 4-5
at
social teachings.
Bishop William G. Curlin of the Diocese of Charlotte will celebrate the closing liturgy on Nov. 5 at 4:30 p.m. For registration information, contact Scott Spivak at (704) 331-1714.
News
2 The Catholic
Conyers
& Herald
(From Page
As a
1)
sign of the Blessed Mother's
presence, the scent of roses
By
1992, the treatment was no longer effective, and the cancer had lodged into
her bones.
air.
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"She was so much pain she in
into a bursting
come out of Conyers," Archbishop Donoghue
"A
would get out of bed on her
lot
of good has
said. "People lives. They're
and
knees,
said to
is
Rosary beads and medals reportedly change color from silver to gold. The sun on a clear day is transformed waft through the
starlike cre-
Charlotte pil-
grims said they too had
church
she couldn't bend over to brush her teeth," recalls Chirico. On a wing and a prayer, they went to Conyers. Mrs. Chirico was wheeled into the apparition room where the Blessed Mother is said to appear to Nancy Fowler.
"When she came out, she was glow-
The
ation.
have changed their praying and going to
experienced phenomenon on former trips. They saw people they knew from
these
who had chartered a And still others who
Charlotte parishes
bus to Conyers.
work
for
Our Loving Mother's
Chil-
dren, a volunteer organization to staff
ing," recalls Chirico. Mrs. Chirico told
the event.
her husband she had seen a disk of light
They met up with volunteer Debbie Smith who arrived in Conyers from Charlotte 10 days before the event to help with preparations. And Brad and Mary Ellen Ahonen, former Charlotteans
emerge from a light swirled
and
picture of a rose.
The
around plants and a mantle Fowler as the rosary
settled near
was prayed. Children were said to have seen Mary. Some saw the disk of light. Others saw nothing.
inside the
room
who now
While his. wife stayed in Charlotte to sell their house,
she couldn't
If
healed, Mrs. Chirico prayed to be
worked in Atlanta and within three months discovered the farm. With his
from pain. Nine days later, she awoke without pain and nearly every month until her death at age 48 on free
Sept. 9,
1993, the
made a pil-
Ahonen
Brad
be
Chiricos
live in
Conyers.
family still in Charlotte,
he would go
to holy hill at night to pray.
"When
the
grimage of gratitude to Conyers. More
Lord touches you, you go through a
than the healing of
conversion," said
pain, the last nine
Ahonen. "He wipes away the
months of her life was the healing of
broken
relation-
ships, said Chirico.
As
the faithful
gathered this day on the farm grounds,
sins
Nancy Fowler reporters.
within you."
fields questions from May, she said Mary's messages would only be communicated on Oct. 1 3 each year. Photo by CAROL HAZARD In
they prayed before statues of Mary and Jesus on the cross and wandered on what they call "holy hill." They met at the farmhouse on the hill at
the allotted time for the apparition
and message from Mary. Silence fell upon the crowd for more than an hour as 15 decades of the rosary were recited.
They waved tissues or handkerchiefs in the air before each "Our Father" as a sign of the white dove or Holy Spirit. "Peace will not come upon the world unless you return to God," Fowler relayed to the crowd. "God wants you to amend your ways." Warning of natural disasters, Fowler said the Blessed Mother is calling each of her "dear children" back to Jesus and appealed to them to "pray as never before." "I don't understand why but I feel a
compulsion to come," said Nancy Fields of St. John Neumann. "I find it spiritually reviving
— beyond words."
"The majority of people who go come back uplifted in their faith," said Msgr. Thomas Burke, pastor of Queen of the Apostles Church, Belmont, who has made "at least one trip" to Conyers. "When you see the numbers of people and the distances they come, despite inclement weather, it gives you something to think about."
Ann Nickerson of Our Lady of Assumption journeys to Conyers to find peace. "I used to feel depressed after I left because all I could think about was being here, but now I am able to carry more and more of the peace home with me. I can evoke the peace in my heart when I need it." What's more, her Conyers experience has changed her prayer life and prompted her to go to daily Mass.
and you learn
to find the soul
"Brad has gone from a mediocre Sunday Catholic who had to be told when the Holy Days were to a very devout Catholic," said
Mary Ellen
Ahonen. "From the moment we set foot on the farm, we didn't want to leave. We can feel the presence of the Blessed Mother there."
They
Photographs taken at Nancy Fowler's in October 1 993 show rings around the sun that appear in photographs but farm
are invisible to the eye. interpreted by
are not alone.
some
to
archangels. Photos by
The
rings are
be a sign
of
E
piscopal Calend
Bishop William G. Curlin will take part in the following events during the
Ann Nickerson
next few weeks:
Announces $218,891 In To St. Joseph's Hospital
Guild Gifts St.
Joseph' s Hospital Guild donated
$218,891 in
gifts to the hospital
the past year.
nounced
The
contribution
at the organization's
during
was
an-
annual
membership luncheon at Grove Park Inn Wednesday, Oct. 5. Gifts presented to the St. Joseph's
Hospital Foundation included $ 1 50,000
toward the Guild's pledge of $300,000 to the hospital's capital
new to
campaign
and $26,000 the foundation endowment.
was given
for
the cognitive dysfunction unit, a divi-
sion of the hospital's copestone psychiatric
program, $13,943 for additional
Lifeline units and $5,093 for
new infor-
mation center.
Other donations went hospital's chapel,
to
the
memorials for two
past guild presidents, patient services
and
New
officers
were
installed during
the business session of the luncheon.
They were Marilyn
Patton, president;
Fran
elect; ,
surer;
Marjorie Kunze, recording secre-
tary; Elizabeth Aldrich,
corresponding
secretary; Florence Brody, gift shop
fi-
officer; Anne Hagan, historian; Reba Bradford, parliamentarian; Pat Mebane, public relations and Ruth
nance
Queen, immediate past president.
Named committee
chairpersons
were Helen Greene and Marilyn Patton, gift
shop buyers; Florence Brody and
Ruth Queen,
gift
shop; Margaret Fox,
Charles MacArthur and Dorothy Fligel,
Margie Britt and Gladys Katen, snack shop; Mary Norman, telephone; Betty Carleton, vending; Jane Formato and Ellen Lifeline program;
Gladding, social; Arlene Doloboff and
Mary Lee
Bettie Nichols and
ret
Luke, Charlotte building
October 24 - 27 Provencial Meeting in Raleigh
October 29 5:30 pm - Confirmation St.
Barnabas, Arden
October 30 11:30 am - Mass at St. Joseph in Newton October 30 2:30 pm - 25/50th Anniversary Mass Celebration at Cathedral Nov.
St.
Patrick
1
All Saints
Day
Bishop presiding
at
pm
Mass, 7:30 St. Patrick Cathedral
Stewart, loan scholarship;
bers-at-large; Joan
staff activities.
St.
new parish
Houser, vice president; Don Penley trea-
for a
critical care building
In addition, $17,893
Arlene Doloboff, president
October 18 7 pm - Dedication,
Renee Fulks memRocamora, Marga,
Ann Bishop and Joyce
Sprouse, by-
laws and Geri Rogers, guild reporter.
Nov. 2 All Souls
pm
7:30 Mass, Patrick Cathedral
St.
See Guild, Page 3
Day
Bishop presiding at
October 21, 1994
The Catholic News
How
Scholarship Winners...
By The
To
Giving Into Your Fall Plans
Fit
JAMES KELLEY months of the year
final
are
always a wise time to review the finanand personal goals you may have set
cial
when
the year
was new.
How
long-term decisions that many people make at the end of the year as part of keeping a good watch on their financial
and estate plans
did you
•
still time to take action,
than a year, securities that have increased
When they have been owned longer
which may
in value
include chari-
ceive a charitable deduction for the present value of the asset yet do not incur
The
tax
make
excellent gifts.
You
on the
capital gain.
Many
people give securities
re-
at the
tax
end of the year because they like the idea
1993
continued and
of an extra tax deduction while they complete a charitable pledge or make a
expanded the
special gift.
incentives for charitable giving that have long been
• Life insurance/retirement plan remainders
income tax system. Formerly, federal law discouraged those
institution to receive a gift of
act of
You
part of our federal
minimum tax many appreciated
subject to alternative
(AMT) from
giving
most cases, no longer applies. Although tax rates for upper-income taxpayers rose to a high of 39.6%, or more for some, each deduction is more valuable. Gifts to Catholic causes, your parish, or the Diocese of Charlotte may help you offset higher taxes by the deassets, but that distinction, in
l-r) Dr. Dee Berlinghoff, coordinator of special education, and recipients Monica Gudger of Gastonia and Margaret Wallace of Mount Holly, (rear, l-r) Benedictine Abbot Oscar Burnett, chancellor of the college, and Richard Grebner of
mu-
tual funds
Benefits for giving now
(middle,
Securities: stocks, bonds and
fare? There's
table giving.
Four Belmont Abbey College students majoring in special education recently received scholarships from the North Carolina Knights of Columbus. Pictured are (front, l-r) recipients Norma Whitesides of Bostic and Kim Home of Gastonia,
& Hera
what remains after loved ones have benefited, as you specified, from life insurance policies or retirement plan accounts. Contact your life insurance company or retire-
ment plan administrator for the simple form to add or change a beneficiary. •Life income gift plans If you want a supplement to income, consider arranging a charitable also provides
payments
to
gift that
you or some-
one you name (such
ductions they create.
Ways to
can name a Catholic cause or
give
Here are some ideas for giving, each of which creates a charitable deduction. They fit into both the short-term and
the Knights.
as a spouse or other loved one). Several plans exist; ask your financial advisor or call us at the diocese
for
more
details.
Gift ideas such as these
may make it
possible for you to give more than antici-
pated to further Christ's work and extend your stewardship beyond your lifetime.
Mooresville Beats Cougars With Big Third Quarter
Act soon since gifts or other trans-
actions must be completed by Dec. 3
1
in
order to affect 1994 taxes.
Mooresville exploded for 17 points
of his five extra points.
Mooresville scored a pair of thirdquarter touchdowns on a three-yard run
a close game and roll to a 4 1 - 1 4 Western
Monty Knox scored later in the quarter. Catholic came back to tie the score
Piedmont 2 A conference football victory
in the
in the third quarter Oct. 14 to
kicked the
break open
first
lead in the first quarter. Favian Vanderberg returned a blocked punt 13
second quarter on a pair of scoring passes. Mike Falencki passed 27 yards to David Rodgers for the first score and took a nine-yard pass from David Cohn for the second, Falencki ran for the twopoint conversion. But Mooresville' s Josh Hopkinson passed six yards to Michael Parks late in the quarter for the go-ahead score as the Blue Devils took a 21-14
yards for a touchdown and Patrick Stutts
half-time lead.
over Charlotte Catholic. It was the second straight conference loss for the Cougars who are 3-4 over all. Mooresville, also 3-4 for the season, is
now
1-1 in the conference.
The Blue Devils took an
early 14-0
by Patrick McLaughlin and a 51 -yard jaunt by Chris Smith. Stutts added a 28yard field goal to put the reach. Matt Spielman
game out of wrapped up
Mooresville' s scoring with a 38-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.
The Cougars
figure to get their first
when they The Ironmen
conference victory tonight visit
winless Cherry ville.
Your tax advisor can help answer any questions you may have about ways of giving the tax benefits, or you may wish to call or write me at the Diocesan Development Office, Diocese of Charlotte, 1524 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28207 or call (704) 331-1709 or (704) 377-6871. We can help you meet your objectives as efficiently as possible. James Kelley is the Diocesan Director of Development.
are 0-8 this season after going 0-10 in
1993.
The Cougars also will be on the road week against conference co-leader Bessemer City before returning home Nov. 4 against West Lincoln. The conference title could be settled tonight when Lincolnton, defending connext
Our kids need the experience of a lifetime.
ference and state champion, plays host to
Bessemer City. Both are 2-0 in the conference. Lincolnton is 6-1 over all and Bessemer City is 6- 1 - 1 West Lincoln is
Yours.
Guild
(From Page 2)
Ex-officio members of the board named were Steve Kirkland, director of the department of volunteer services at the hospital; Mercy Sister Mary Veronica
Schumacher, president and CEO,
.
at
Mooresville in the other conference
Joseph's Hospital Foundation.
game.
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Pro-Life Corner "Save the family and you will save this nation. Save the family and you will save the world. Save the family and you will save Christian civilization. Save the family and you will save yourselves." Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua Archbishop of Philadelphia State dinner address to Knights of Columbus
Editorial The Respect Life Office
Women In The Church
Diocese of Charlotte
(704) 331-1720
Pope John Paul IPs reaffirmation of the Church's position that
women
cannot be priests has led to an
Church.
greater authority and responsibility for
women.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope John Paul II said
A committee of the National Conference of CathoBishops has drafted a statement urging that women be given a greater voice in the leadership of the Church. The bishops will debate and vote on the statement at their annual fall meeting next month. lic
The
statement, titled Strengthening the
Bonds of
Peace, notes that in his declaration on priestly ordina-
pope called women's role in the Church "necessary and irreplaceable." It asks how, in light of that statement, the participation and leadership of women can be encouraged. As a few possibilities, the statement calls for increased roles of women in Church governance and for the "collaboration of women and men as equal partners"
that in
And
Church.
it
notes that this
means
ordained leaders "rejecting authoritarian conduct." The statement singles out language as a particular source of problems for women and urges the use of inclusive language wherever possible in the U.S. Church.
"We
sexism and pledge renewed efforts to guard against it in Church teaching and practice. We commit ourselves to make sure that our words and actions express our belief in the equality of all women and men," the statement says. It is not just in the United States that the role of women is being re-evaluated. At the world Synod of Bishops now underway in Rome, British Cardinal Basil Hume said the Church must find ways to address reject
women's desire for more important positions.
He said women always have played important roles Church life and have deeply influenced Catholics as mothers, teachers and spiritual guides. But, he said, the Church must search for new ways to answer the call for more involvement of women, especially in the decision making process. The statement on which the U.S. bishops will vote next month is a step in that direction. As the statement notes, women bring a wide range of knowledge, skills and leadership to the Church. It is time for the Church to use the gifts of all of its members in
as fully as possible.
choosing
women among
female religious vocations throughout the centuries. Christ' s action
priesthood,
is
showed that religious life, unlike the men and women, the pope said at
for both
a general audience Oct. 12.
Although no specific account of a woman's vocation
is
related in the Gospel, "the presence of numerous
women with the
12 (apostles) around Jesus indicates a
choice on his part, whether
call or a
This
call to
Volume
4,
Number
showed that Christ was interested
nucleus of the immense number of women
The papal message was written in the pope's name by the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Angelo Sodano. World Food Day, promoted by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, was celebrated Oct. 16 and this year focused on the importance of water for individuals and communities. "Because everyone must have access to uncontami-
themselves to religious life or other forms of consecrated life, down through the centuries right up to the present,"
The pope
he
said.
said he included in this group the
such as lay volunteers
in apostolic
audience.
The pope
said the call to a religious vocation has
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it
said.
happy" one.
Pope Urges Nations To Protect Uncontaminated Water Supplies VATICAN CITY (CNS) In a message marking World Food Day, Pope John Paul II urged the interna-
—
sharing of the earth's resources,"
it
said.
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works.
The pope made his remarks during the second week of a world Synod of Bishops on religious life, which brought together more than 200 bishops and religious. The pope was presiding personally over the synod's work, but took time out each week for his general
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a best-seller is Crossing the Threshold ofHope, written
by Pope John Paul II for people of all faiths. It was published worldwide yesterday (Oct. 20). Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., and its Canadian subsidiary acquired the U.S. and Canadian rights from the Italian publishing firm which holds the worldwide rights.
The Knopf press release about publication doesn't mention the price of the book but the folks
at the
Carolina Catholic Bookshoppe in Charlotte tell me it will be about $20. The book, which consists of the pope's answers to
1
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and Spanish, the U.S. versions also
will include a bi
print edition in English, audio cassette editions in both
English and Spanish and a compact disc edition in English. I haven't heard anything regarding the price of the audio versions.
Messori, discusses the major religious issues facing
I'm writing this a couple of days before the scheduled publication date and I haven't seen a copy yet. As a matter of fact, the Carolina Catholic Bookshoppe has not yet received its copies. But it should be available by
humanity as we approach the 21st century.
the time
a series of questions posed by Italian journalist Vittorio
you read this.
October 21, 1994
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The Role Of Women As you know, the Apostolic Letter of Pope John Paul II declaring that the Church had no authority whatsoever to Drdain
women
to the priesthood jolted
hopes and aspiration of a significant lumber of Catholics. Immediately after the Holy Father issued this statement, Cardinal Carlo Martini of Milan encouraged those who were disappointed by the pronouncement to focus on what the pope did not jay. For instance, he reminded us that the Drdination of women to the diaconate was not ruled out. After all, deaconesses ire mentioned in the New Testament. In more recent times the idea of •einstituting deaconesses has been gainng favor. In 1976, when Pope Paul VI ipproved a declaration by the Congregaion for the Doctrine of the Faith entitled nter Insignores, he affirmed the need "or more study on the question of the jrdination of women to the diaconate. Echoing this recommendation, an early iraft of the bishops' Pastoral Letter on Women's Concerns also favored it. fnough that letter was never promul:he
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In
No one disputes that learning a forlanguage
is
part of a
good
liberal
Nor would you think anyone vould object to learning a language, ;specially if he or she planned to spend iducation.
ime in another nation. Not true! While preparing to cycle through Europe I had a cycling companion who elt that knowing a foreign language was waste of time. He argued it took too ong to master one and that there is not nuch use for it in America. He could jetter use his time learning something more practical. I have heard a good lumber of people express the same senl
The Church
first few drafts expressed an openness to the exploration of new forms of ministry for women in the Church.
Many Catholics oppose any form of change regarding the role of women. Some go too far. I remember reading an article by a priest in which he scolded the pope for the serious mistake of allowing girls to serve at Mass. This priest claimed
Light
One Candle
Father John Catoir
that the pope's permission only excited
the appetite of feminists for ordination to
He then had the temerity urge the Holy Father to withdraw his permission and disbar altar girls at Mass. the priesthood. to
Pope did not listen. The Church upholds an essential equality between men and women, but many women are not impressed by mere words. The Church is in fact a patriarFortunately, the
chal society. Dr. Catherine
LaCugna, a theologian
at
Mowry
that
"God did not preordain or intend men are superior and women infe-
human in the
nature."
recent Apostolic Letter attempts to an-
words: "The Church has always had the duty of scrutinizing the signs of the times and of interpreting them in the light of the Gospel." (N. 4) It seems to me that there will be more scrutinizing on this issue in the years
swer this objection.
ahead.
the Church? In nearly every other society in the
the order of fallen
Her reasoning
is
rooted
theology of the Blessed Trinity,
world women are eligible for posi-
tions of influence and power.
The pope'
(For a free copy of the Christopher
day when women will be ordained deacons in the Church? I think it is highly possible. The Pastoral Constitution on
News Note, "Shaping the Future, " send
Is
it
Church in the Modern World Gaudium Et Spes) committed all future
the (
popes to be open to the signs of the times
and she makes a strong case.
ested in the country of your birth; respect
you and want
to
I
The Human Side
communicate
with you." One simple phrase like "good morning" overcomes the walls that are raised when two people look upon each other
Father Eugene Hemrick
principally as "foreigners."
Presently I am learning Spanish and have found that the use of simple phrases in the language creates relationships I never had before. One interesting aspect
of this is how it puts me in the position of a learner and my friends in the position of
rived from European languages.
it
if they
ntend to live in America. Others simply "all back on the argument that they have 10 facility for languages.
Before dismissing foreign languages, et's Consider the benefits
east
some
facility
of having
with one.
I
am
at
not
alking about mastering a language, but ather having a grasp of some breign phrases and words.
common
am
There is a legitimate body of research that seems to demonstrate the importance of the mind in healing the body. Although such research is often cited by
New Age enthusiasts and people
interested in psychic phenomena, there is
nothing un-Christian about this concept.
The new research supports what Jesus himself pointed out 2,000 years ago: Negative thoughts of doubt and fear can
way of healing. It may be difficult to maintain a positive attitude when you're in pain and
And the
those
who
believe immigrants rob U.S.
citizens of their jobs or security
and
who believe that Epluribus unum still states a worthy ideal and goal. Emo-
those
tions are running so high that violence
how much my
study of any language provides insights
could be a
Hispanic friends can teach me: patience, correction with a gentle touch, humor as a way to dispel fear of making a mistake
workings of language. So it improves our talents as communicators in all areas of speaking and writing. Most important of all, interest and respect for foreign languages benefits the nation at a time when increased antiforeign sentiment is developing in so
Every means available needs to be used to break down the walls which separate people into two camps, "them" and "us." Father Hemrick is director of re-
a teacher.
I
seeing
or encouragement.
No longer do we simply wave to each other and go our separate ways, but we stop and enjoy each other. Language has become a new vehicle for getting to know each other better.
What About Dear Dr. Shuping, I was diagnosed with cancer two months ago. Recently, I attended a support group meeting with some other patients who said that it's been scientifically proven that people can heal themselves. They talked about the 'mind-body connection." It sounded like weird New Age stuff to me.
The Christophers.
One immediate benefit that comes from exchanging simple greetings in the language of the person you are addressing is that it communicates a message of respect. "It says: I respect and am inter-
Some people apparently believe that responsibility to learn
a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The Christophers, 12 East 48th St., New York, NY 10017.) Father John Catoir is director of
'Us'
f their neighbors don't speak English, t's their
in these
possible that there might come a
Notre Dame,
writes:
rior; rather this is
Why does being a woman eliminate a person from certain ministerial roles in
Another benefit in learning a foreign language is that it helps us to better understand our own language, which overflows with terms and phrases de-
iment.
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your
own
into the very
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result.
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areas.
A daily war is being waged between
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Self-Healing?
discomfort and regain a
sense of control.
Two
books
that de-
scribe the process of mind-body healing
First by
Illness and Head Norman Cousins. Cousins him-
self was
completely healed of a connec-
are
Anatomy of an
Crosswinds
tive tissue disease which, doctors told
him, was incurable.
There are a number of techniques that you can use to promote your own recovery. Research shows that laughter is an important element in healing. Reading a funny book or renting a movie that makes you laugh may be just as important as more conventional forms of treatment. Allow yourself to experience as many positive emotions as possible, but also be aware of negative feelings. Unresolved anger and frustration can interfere with the healing process. Studies
and depression
get in the
have also linked
feel uncertain
about the future. That's
with decreased functioning of the immune system. Being active in a support group is
why it' s important to find way s to dimin-
good therapy, both mentally and physi-
stress
Martha W. Shuping, M.D.
cally.
A six-year study at UCLA showed
that cancer patients
who participated
in
group sessions once a week for six weeks showed improved immune functioning after six months and a 60 percent reduction in the death rate after six years.
Anything that helps you to maintain a positive attitude will be of benefit to you right now In terms of the mind-body connection, Christians have a great advantage. The Gospels are filled with evidence of the healing power of the Holy Spirit. Don't hesitate to ask others to .
pray for you. Also talk to your priest about receiving the Anointing of the Sick.
Despite
all
the advancements of modern
medicine, there is no power greater than the
power of the Dr. Shuping
Spirit within you. is
contract staff with
Catholic Social Services and also has a private practice as a psychiatrist in
Winston-Salem. Questions for this colsent to: Dr. Martha W. Shuping, 1400 Millgate Drive, Suite B, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
umn may be
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Funeral Rites For Baptized Non-Catholics my husband is not a baptized Christian. He attends Mass regularly and supports our parish. He is not well, and told us he wants to have a funeral Mass Q. Although
Catholic, he
in our church. Is this possible?
a
He feels
"his church" even though he is not
it is
member
of our faith. (Massachu-
setts)
A.
is any doubt have a funeral Mass if he
don't think there
I
fall into this
that he could
category.
There should be no scandal or
2.
is
ill
will resulting for Catholics or for those
of other faiths because of the Mass for someone not of our faith (Decree of the
Question Box
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, 1976). Again, it seems obvious this restriction would not apply to your family and friends. One question bothers me, however. Why does your husband so desire to have a Catholic burial, including
Father John Dietzen
Mass? He
the prudent
The law of the Church says that, "In judgment of the local ordi-
must have quite a faith in the Eucharist and the meaning of the Mass. To put it bluntly, would he want to
nary (bishop), ecclesiastical funeral rites (that includes Mass) can be granted to
Church? If he did, he would open himself
A.I'm glad you feel as you do about
baptized members of some non- Catholic
to reception of other sacraments, the
the baptismal sponsor for your daughter.
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church or ecclesial community unless it is evidently contrary to their will and provided their own minister is unavail-
anointing of the sick and the Eucharist in
A
Society of America).
wishes.
able" (Canon 1183).
announced
— publicly — Masses may be offered that
for
who are not Catholic
people
is,
if
two con-
ditions are fulfilled: 1
.
Mass
The request for the celebration of for the non-Catholic Christian
should be made by the family, or at least approved by them. This is simply to assure that the non-Catholic's
I hope you, someone else in your family or even your parish priest would discuss this possibility with him.
particular.
Q. When we had our first child we asked my brother, at that time a strong Catholic, to be godfather. Since then he has not only left the Catholic faith but is active in another fundamentalist church. To be honest, we don't want our daughter to consider him as a
they do not believe in and possibly reject.
"model" Christian that she would look up to. Is it possible for us to designate a different sponsor for her? She is still young enough for us to do that. We feel
Obviously, you and your family do not
a godfather can be very important, but
explicitly
family will not be offended by something
like to
do something
official if
could be inscribed on the official baptismal register. This applies to the United States and Canada, and perhaps to other
that can be done. (Pennsylvania).
make a profession of faith in the Catholic
Catholic Church regulations say, in addition, that public
would
countries (Reply of Nov. 13, 1984; in the
good and thoughtful godfather (and
godmother) will be a wonderful support for your child's spiritual and emotional growth for many years. First of all, apart from anything that might be done officially, you can designate someone else among your family and friends to serve your child in this capacity. The right person could have a wonderful effect on her life.
Beyond
Roman Replies of the Canon Law
There may on occasion be good reason for this kind of official change of godparent. As I said, however, a loving, concerned friend or relative may do just as much good for the child without going through all this formality. (A free brochure on confession with-
out serious sin and other questions about the sacrament of penance
Church has acknowledged precisely the problem you have and allows a new godparent to be designated when one of them abandons that, the
is
available
by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Father John Dietzen, Holy Trinity Church, 704 N. Main St., Bloomington, IL 61701. Questions for this column should be sent to Father Dietzen at the same address.) Copyright © 1 994 by Catholic News
the Catholic faith.
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Developing By ELIZABETH
BOND
by an intense hush: These were the sounds that our Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, was greeted with by World Youth
Day participants last August. The thrill of being in the presence of this holy man has not faded in the hearts and minds of those who were blessed to be in Denver tion
communica-
between the pope and the youth of
the world
so essential for a deeper
is
unity within the Church. For the youth are not the "future" of our
Church but
they are a vibrant part of the
Body of
Christ "today."
Flowing out of this event were a few suggestions to the American bishops
about the role of young people in the Church. One need, which was strongly expressed, was a
plan for
more comprehensive ministry with and to young
people in their 20s and 30s. During the general assembly of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops in adults,
November of
1993, the bishops voted to
develop a national pastoral plan for young
tee
The task of developing document was given to the Commiton the Laity chaired by Bishop Tod
D.
Brown
adult ministry. the
strategy includes a proposal that each bishop meet with the young adults in his
diocese sometime during the early part of
The purpose
for
Sunday afternoon, Oct.
what they are
9,
I
in
involved in ministry with young adults
and young adults themselves. The meeting was run by Notre Dame Sister Diane Guy from the Diocese of Richmond. Sister Diane is on the steering committee for the plan. We were asked to discuss the needs of young adults and how these needs can be met through effective ministry. We were also given the opportunity to read and discuss the draft outline that has been written. I found the draft outline to be impressive. But I believe what they are asking for will be very challenging. The plan
is
written to
all
those whose minis-
touches the lives of young adults. This includes, but is not necessarily lim-
to gain
hope
is
The
that these meetings will provide
an opportunity for greater dialogue and understanding between bishops and young people, and that they will continue the relationship begun during World Youth Day in Denver. I was recently invited to be part of a
Elizabeth
Bond
disciples of Christ, to spread the
Good
much
input
be developed. The steering committee
members)
Since young adults are found in areas of parish life the ministry to
can no longer be considered the" sole responsibility of the young adult minister. This proposes a shift in thinking. I believe it is not by chance that this comprehensive idea of ministry is is
very broad.
It
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thanks to Jesus, our Sav-
Mary and St. Jude Thaddeus for prayers answered. ior,
the Virgin
PHS, PSS Thanks to St. Jude for prayers answered and favors granted.
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all
them
The
be presented to the National Conference of Catholic Bishops in November of 1996. Elizabeth Bond is diocesan coordinator for Young Adult Ministry. For more information on this ministry call the Faith Formation Office at (704) 331-1714.
The steering committee is very clear in their resolve to gather as
effective pastoral plan for ministry will
staff.
writing a rough draft will begin. final plan will
ocesan young adult ministers, chaplains (in prison, the military and at schools), family ministers, liturgists, adult educators (especially those who prepare people for marriage and baptism), parish lay leaders (e.g., parish council
bishops after they have held their town hall meetings. In May, the process of
News.
campus minis-
ters,
will receive feedback from the individual
proposed during the decade of evangelization. This is simply the mission of the Church. All are called to this mission, as
pastoral associates, parish and di-
ited to pastors, parents,
feedback on a
draft outline of the pastoral plan.
Young Adult Ministry
from young adults as possible. Through understanding the needs and desires of young adults, a more comprehensive and
try
"town hall meetings" is for each bishop to communicate with the young people so he can better understand their and
Ministry
On
was
calling
faith issues
Young Adult
Washington, D.C., for a small listening session on the pastoral plan. More than 30 people were there, including people
and diocesan
of Boise, Idaho.
Since November, a small steering committee has met to develop a strategy and outline for the pastoral plan. The
1995.
Pastoral Plan For
preliminary step to these meetings.
Exuberant, cheering crowds followed
for that historic event. This
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belcinae in the seine river. king theirry iii grantep him the islanp for a hermitage. conpepus built two chapels there so that people coulp hear him preach.
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Leprosy
Lingers
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By SISTER
modern medicine and scientific research.
them and
in the gospel, but
people today
we seldom
1
0 lepers
for the welfare and education of their children. Educating the children will enable parents to count on them to get jobs
by what
found
in
some
it
parts of the world.
to lack of education
and access
to
often shunned by the rest of society.
The sad
plight of leprosy patients
Ram Ganga
living
on the banks of the
River
in Bareilly, India, inspired the
Capuchin Friars in Uttar Pradesh to purchase eight acres of land for a rehabilitation center in 1 980. The Assisinagar Rehabilitation Center consists of 56 one-
room houses with verandas which were built with
funds from Caritas-India.
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lis fingers to
lost
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of
Hansen's Disease.
in helping
Although the disease is curable when
afflicted
medical facilities, people with the disease can suffer loss of body parts and are
man who has
made
the residents to live self-respecting lives, but there is still a great need to provide
is still
a
their families with society.
Progress has been
is
still
specific medical treatment is provided,
Due
disabled.
hear of
now called Hansen's Disease.
India feeds
In India
We remember how Jesus cured
ill-
ness that belongs to a past age, before
in
Heraid
about 60 patients able to work and 40 The primary goal is to keep Ihem from having to survive through begging and eventually to rehabilitate
Most of us consider leprosy an
\ small child at the Assisinagar Center
&
disabled patients. There are presently
becoming beggars. Children groom, run errands and lead the blind elderly and disabled at the center. They learn compassion and instead of
as
young
concern In
as 5 feed,
at a
very early age.
Kothagudem,
a center run by the Carmelites that assists about 80 families, the children are often isolated and taught separately because people in the area fear their parents' disease.
"The vails
superstition of contagion pre-
rural areas such as H6machandrapuram Village," explained in
Father Guilbert, an Indian Carmelite. "The people think it is a disgrace sent
from God. Although those with leprosy can work, perhaps run a poultry farm, others often will not
buy from them out
of fear of contracting the disease. There is a great need for education."
The Karunambika Lean Life Center began helping people lead normal lives in 1975. The government provides medica-
Hansen's Disease which prevents the loss of body parts if taken in time. According to Father Guilbert, it is tion for
believed that leprosy is more prevalent in the area because the coal mines are there.
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The hungry people at Thanksgiving Central meeting rooms or outside, delighting in each other's company. Adults and older kids talk late into the night, catching up on family news, laughing at new jokes and old stories, swapping memories of Thanksgivings past. It goes on for three days. Around a steady core of about 20 people, the group changes a little each year. Some who first came as children now bring their babies. Every year a few new people are invited: a recently divorced friend, a family new to the parish, cousins who've heard about it for so long!
And though part of the charm is the weekend's sameness from year to year, the addition of new people always seems to end by enriching the event. The community is welcoming, the meal is generous and everyone is nourished. This feast of thanks and community provides a good metaphor for Eucharist.
FAITH IN ACTION "Communion
is an act of with the entire community," writes Blessed Sacrament Father Paul Bemier in Eucharist, Celebrating Its Rhythms in Our Lives (Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, IN
solidarity
46556.
Paperback,
1993.
He
$6.95).
says, "Communion...
continues to be misunderstood, separated from the liturgy which prepares it." Often Communion is perceived as if it were "an act of personal piety rather than a gift to all
family.
It
members
all
a sharing that
is
we
common and
which, in mysterious way, includes
receive
some
gathered of one
people
God's
precisely as in
Father
others,"
Bernier
believes.
a celebration of gratitude "thanksgiving") and communion. It too is an event centered on a ritual meal with people who share our lives. And like a wonderful community celebration of Thanksgiving, it is a meal that nourishes in a rich variety of ways. Every aspect of the community's celebration of the Eucharist offers nourishment. It feeds our hunger for commuIt too is
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The same cluster of families and friends have been celebrating Thanksgiving together for almost 20 years, but not just for a few hours on the day itself. For this group, the celebration begins the Wednesday night before the big day. A noisy ritual of greeting and unpacking ensues, as shouts of welcome mix with grunts of exertion and hoarse cries of "Where do you want this?" Suitcases, toys, baby gear, a television, board games and groceries bags and bags of groceries are hauled in. The quiet retreat center where this ritual of friendship and gratitude
—
nity.
Pay attention on Sundays to the richness of the assembly drawn together by Christ's promise of the bread of life. No-
community provides a good metaphor for
tice familiar faces;
Do
Reflection:
live
I
a
life
of
alienation in
my
no sense of
solidarity with the
parish, having
community? "Saying 'amen' when the Communion minister offers
us the body and blood of
Christ is not simply an act of faith
Jesus' be a more fruitful member of his body" by bringing love and compassion into the world, says Father
in
the
reality
presence....
It
asks
of
to
Bemier.
pay attention to new
ones.
Remember
that this group of ordipart of the body of Christ, and cultivate a reverence for the dignity and beauty of that body. We hunger for the bread of God's word, for stories of our mothers and fathers in the faith as they embarked on
Eucharist."
nary people
—
means
("eucharist"
by Robert McGovern
"The same cluster of families and friends have been celebrating Thanksgiving together for almost 20 years.... It goes on for three days.... This feast of thanks and
By Dan Luby Catholic
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takes place echoes with happy noise and rattles with purposeful activity. The kitchen becomes "Thanksgiving Central." Children play in the big
is
mysterious journeys, argued with an-
and struggled to live out their calling with courage, hope and generosity. Let us listen attentively to the retelling of those stories and make greater efforts to link our own stories gels,
with them. Let us connect with our neighbors,
FAITH IN THE
MARKETPLACE
and find ways to listen more attentively to the stories their lives tell of struggle and grace.
Describe two ways a Christian, following Christ's model, can "nourish" others. "You can try Columbus, Ind.
to treat
each person as
if
they were Jesus.
You can
also forgive.
And
forgive again."
— Josephine
Our own mealtimes with family and friends can become occasions for feeding each other with stories of
Bell,
"We need to build others up and feed them in whatever way they need to be fed.... was visiting a psychiatric hospital. was wearing a little Christian lapel pin. One (patient) had tried to commit suicide. He asked me God would ever forgive him. was an opportunity to tell him about God's love and forgiveness." John Boreen, Rockford, I
I
...
—
It
"Listening sympathetically to people
share
their pain."
"First of all
when
by being consciously available I
III.
they have a problem, and trying to be nonjudgmental, and showing that you
— Margot Hayward, Grammer,
one person at Mass, then Byesville, Ohio
if
to
Ind.
my friends....
feel like I'm returning the
full
Also I've been a musician at Mass since was touch that I've been given through the Eucharist." I
14....
If
I
can touch
— Amy Krak,
God's work in our lives. When we gather again those stories enrich our bonds, and make more evident the power and presence of the God who comes to us as food and drink. Nourishing food strengthens us physically, but in community it does more. When we share a meal with people we love it brings power to
weary
souls, lightness to hearts, courage to fearful
burdened and timid
lives.
"A Christian, as a parent, can nourish his/her child by having opportunities for praying and sharing faith. A Christian can nourish others by helping create small Christian communities in parishes where people are fed through prayer, word, communal life and service." Bryan Reising, Wheeling, W. Va.
—
When we leave that celebration, we return to the world more generous, more faithful, more ready to be food for our day-to-day world.
An upcoming like to
edition asks: What signs of genuine spiritual concern have you witnessed In children or teens? If you would respond for possible publication, please write: Faith Alive! 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100.
(Luby is director of the Division of Christian Formation for the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas.)
October 21, 1994
The Catholic News
Communion:
How to
nourish
to us through the words and deeds of others. friend once remarked to me that "the Lord often speaks to me through the others at the 8:30 Mass." come to peace when we are part of a community. At its best the community pulls us out of ourselves and miti-
A
We
Catholic
News
gates our egocentrism. Involvement, not isolation, brings spiritual maturity. Paradoxically, we are most at peace when we focus more on others and less on ourselves. Inner tranquility, nourished in prayer, is ex-
Service
elusive yet much desired. A perceptive friend once remarked to me, "Most people are seeking a little peace of mind." Communion nourishes this peace.
Peace of heart
is
pressed in deeds of generous service. The central relationship grounding us and our communal relationships is the relationship to Christ. Love for him forges our diversity of ability, edu-
At times I encounter people who have an inner tranquility. It radiates from them gently. Though they often
seem unaware
cation, upbringing and culture into a
of
presence, when leave them I am
'
its I
conscious that
remains with
it
me
for a day.
Perhaps it is no accident that my peace-filled friends
are pursuing the spiritual life intensely. Prayer is a daily reality of their lives; the Mass is a frequent and loved event for
them.
"A friend once remarked to me that 'the Lord often speaks to me through the others at the 8:30 Mass.'
We come to we
are part of a
community. At
community
Frequent listening to him and
jpeaking with him are active parts of the process of this dialogue. It reaches i high point at the Eucharist. First, the listening. Opportunities to listen fill the eucharistic celebration.
We
and intercesMost obviously, the Scripture readings speak God's inspired word to listen to prayers
sions.
as.
The readings
call for attention
and
jven prior preparation. They are at times obscure and confusing but many times we hear them in a way that is dear, compelling and challenging. The Gospel presents the image of Jesus as our leader and exemplar. Peace comes in learning from him, ordering our lives after his example. Next in this dialogue is the speaking. Prayerful opportunities to speak fill the Eucharist. Reciting the creed, for example, :alls us to proclaim and embrace the faith of the whole church. In affirming the great events of our salvation, the areed reminds us that our peace rests in objective realities and not merely in personal feelings. Our dialogue at the Eucharist also smbraces a community. We offer one another the sign of peace. Often it seems like a mere formality, and some even avoid or eliminate it if they can. Yet the reality expressed in this small sign is that of relationship.
We will not be at peace in isolation. We come to spiritual maturity both prayer and through our relationships with others. Jesus often speaks in
its
pulls
best the
us out of
ourselves and mitigates our egocentrism."
What does their inner equilibrium rest on? A continuing dialogue with Christ.
peace when
Hes aid 9
free to speak with him of our anxieties and fears, tasks, troubles, joys and successes.
Our Communion dialogue with
peace
By Father John Crossin, OSFS
&
community. He makes us one. So he the source of peace, the prince of peace. is
In
Communion,
Christ brings us a moment of respite from the storms of life. His love suffuses our hearts. He is really present
Christ is shaped by our daily lives and flows also from the celebration which precedes it. It nourishes us and disposes us to inner tranquility. Our Communion with Christ leads us to love and serve, and to do so in peace. At its best, this Communion shows itself in a certain joy and confi-
peace. Perhaps others will sense this inner peace in us, at least on occasion, and feel the call to friendship with Christ.
dence which accompany our inner tranquility.
Our
(Father Crossin is president of De Sales School of Theology in Washington, D.C.)
world and many of our acquaintances seek this kind of strifetorn
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Is
everyone who receives Communion nourished
"To receive
Communion
in
the
to receive Christ himself," the
same way? new Catechism
of the Catholic Church emphasizes (No. 1382). It says "growth in Christian life needs the nourishment of eucharistic Communion, the bread for our pilgrimage" (No. is
1392).
But
how does
What
Christ alleviate your hunger?
is
your hunger? What
new
direction should your pilgrimage take? I
think
some who
receive
Communion want
to
comforts. Others seek nourishment from Christ
be nourished by
Christ
who
who
—
gives sight to the blind hoping to "see" or understand something that has been unclear to them up to now.
Do you hunger for healing, having been
hurt or having caused hurt? The Lord Gospels is a healer. Do you hunger to overcome fears? To abandon an old, negative way of doing things? To rise above prejudices that drag your spirit down? Christ is the Lord of the resurrection of a new creation. Probably all who receive Communion can benefit from nourishment that enables them to give love more authentically. The new catechism speaks of this: "The Eucharist strengthens our charity.... Christ revives our love," it says (No. of the
—
1394).
David Gibson, Editor, Faith Alive!
36
with us, though in
mystery,
and he if we
speaks to us
are able to listen.
Nothing surpasses
The right food for people
this presence.
Yes, the noise in church may be loud may be too long. We may be distracted and distressed. Or, we may be preoccupied with pressing requests. Yet in a true relationship we need some quiet time some time just to be present to each other. In our silent dialogue with Christ after Communion, Jesus speaks to our hearts. He offers strength for living the present day. He may underline one or another of the day's Scripture readings for our action or reflection. He may call us to do something special later that day. Or he may just offer us an understanding glance in our trials. The knowledge of his love and concern urges us to listen and to speak with him from our hearts. He is most intimately present with us, and we are
in
and the singing
By Father John Catholic
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J.
lost
a desert
Castelot
Service
Jesus then corrected this Scriptural citation: "Amen, amen, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you
tried to motivate the people to observe the commandments, he reminded them of all God's favors to them. Ranking high on the list was the
my Father gives you the true bread from heaven.... I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never
manna
thirst."
the bread from heaven;
As Moses
that nourished
them during
their journey through the desert. This life-sustaining substance was, in more ways than one, a "godsend." It was also a sign of God's providential care for them God's eagerness to
—
provide not only material food but spiritual nourishment. "He therefore let you be afflicted with hunger, and then fed you with manna, a food unknown to you or your fathers, in order to show you that not by bread alone does man live, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of the Lord" (Deuteronomy 8:3). The whole sixth chapter of the fourth Gospel builds on this theme. It begins with Jesus feeding the hungry crowd in the desert. This is clearly reminiscent of the Israelites' exodus experience.
The next day he admonishes the group that followed him to Capernaum, "Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life" (John 6:27). The hostile element in the crowd challenged him: "What sign can you do that we may see and believe in you?... Our ancestors ate manna in the desert, as it is written: 'He gave them bread from heaven to eat."
Given the understanding they had term "bread of life," this means Jesus was identifying himself as the of the
definitive truth, the ultimate revelation of the Father. So, to believe in Jesus is to accept the "food that endures for eternal life" lasting nourishment. This notion of bread as sacramental nourishment is made more explicit in the next discourse (John 6:51-58): "I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.... For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh E.nd drinks my blood remains in me and I in him."
—
The fact that the first Christians celebrated the Eucharist in the context of a community meal was itself a sign that the sacrament was nourishment, life-sustaining food. Just as food is necessary to maintain natural life, so the Eucharist is necessary to sustain and nourish the life
that
is
meant to
last forever.
(Father Castelot
is
a Scripture
scholar, author and lecturer.)
he Catholic
News
& Herald
October 21, 1994
People Mother Teresa Receives U Thant Peace Award In Rome Ceremony
In
Arlington Police Lt. Thomas Hoffman witnessed the oath of office taken by the officers of the school' s first student coun-
ROME (CNS) — Mother Teresa of
Calcutta received the U Thant Peace in an Oct. 2 ceremony at San Gregorio, the Missionaries of Charity
and presented badges to safety-patrol members. "Now you will begin to learn how to protect people and serve the cil
Award
motherhouse in Rome. International peace ambassador Sri Chinmoy presented the award to Mother Teresa in recogni-
public," Freeh said during the installa-
tion of "her heart's sleepless service to
Claretians Defend Priest Against Accusations In Guatemala
humanity."
Named
tion.
for a former secre-
CHICAGO
tary-general of the United Nations, the
(CNS)
—A
Claretian
ments toward the attainment of world
missionary in Guatemala is being defended against accusations that he in-
peace. Previous recipients include James
cited criminal deforestation
prize honors distinguished accomplish-
P. Grant,
executive director of UNICEF;
ing locals to cut
trees.
by instructAccording
to the Illinois-based Claretians, Father
Jorge Illueca, former president of Panama; and others. At the award presentation, Mother Teresa told Chinmoy
Daniel Vogt of St. Louis has been charged
by Guatemalan plantation owners with inciting Indians to deforest 50 acres of virgin woodland, a felony violation of Guatemala's forestry laws. Owners of a
was "pleased with all the good work you are doing for world peace and
that she
for people in so
down
many countries."
coffee planation in El Estor are reported
FBI Director Gives Catholic Students
A Lesson In Public Service
—
ARLINGTON, dents at
School
have petitioned the courts to arrest Father Vogt for supposedly organizing
to
St.
StuVa. (CNS) Thomas More Cathedral
local catechists to cut
cording to the order.
Vogt
in Arlington, got a lesson in
public service from
Freeh. "These are
down It
trees, ac-
quoted Father
as saying the accusations are un-
founded and stem from the owners' anger over a government ruling that said the plantation had illegally taken Indian land. Moreover, the priest said they are intended to force him from his human rights work among the poor Mayan Indians of eastern Guatemala.
FBI Director Louis the most important
years for you," Freeh told the students
during an Oct. 5 induction ceremony for student council officers and safety-pa-
members. "You are learning about respect for your country, and learning to love God and each other." Freeh and trol
The News Group Taking Positive Approach To Media, Says Producer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (CNS)
orders for his checks that picture Cor-
a lot of Christian organizations today "try to censor the entertainment industry," Catholics in Media Associ-
Johnson, an evangelical Christian
Catholic
"Some people don't march (for pro-life causes)," said vettes or hot-air balloons.
— While
owns
Casey, executive producer of NBC's "Frasier." Casey made the remarks Oct. 9 in accepting an award given to the hit
show by
the Catholic-run
Check
who
Printers in Park
Ridge. "These checks do the marching for them. They get past police guards and
ates takes a positive approach, said Peter
TV
Identity
places
we
can't get to."
Former LC WR Head Says Synod Not Derailed By Criticism Of Religious
media
organization at the Los Angeles Archdiocese's annual Communion awards brunch. Also honored were the movie "Schindler's List" and EMI Records' runaway best-selling album "Chant." Actor Kevin Dobson ("Knot' Landing") and actress Nancy McKeon ("The Facts of Life") hosted this year's awards presentation, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The brunch was preceded by a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Roger M. Mahony of Los An-
VATICAN CITY
— The
(CNS)
immediate past president of the largest organization for heads of U.S. religious orders said occasional criticism of consecrated men and women has arisen dur-
ing the world is
Synod of Bishops
— but
synod tending toward the heart of conselife, and not being diverted by extraneous and local problems," said crated
Mercy Sister Doris Gottemoeller, president of the Sisters of Mercy of the Ameri-
geles.
cas and a papally appointed observer at the synod. "At the heart of things
Chicago Printer Offers Bank Checks With Pro-Life Messages
—
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absolutely wonderful and inspiring and
awesome choice of a lifestyle and gift to
George
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messages and symbols. He fills about 20,000 orders a year nationwide for the pro-life checks, far outdistancing
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Women
Bishops Asked To Consider Greater Role For WASHINGTON (CNS) — v'ake
In the
of the recent papal declaration that
.vomen cannot be priests,
"we need
to
ookat alternative ways in which women an exercise leadership in the Church," ays a statement the U.S. bishops will be sked to approve this November.
The statement calls for a Churchwide lialogue on women's "leadership in the Church, equality of women and men, and liversity of gifts." "We commit ourelves to enhancing the participation of
vomen
of the church,"
at all levels
it
ays.
Towards the Bonds of Peace, was
The statement,
titled
ration of women
and men as equal partners" in serving the Church. For or-
dained leaders
this
means
thoritarian conduct,"
it
"rejecting au-
says.
On the pain women experience from sexism,
it
singles out language as a par-
ticular source of problems and strongly encourages the use of inclusive language wherever possible in the U.S. Church. "We reject sexism and pledge renewed efforts to guard against it in Church teaching and practice. We commit ourselves to make sure that our words and actions express our belief in the equality of all women and men," the statement
and the hospitalized." "Looking to the future, we especially want to encourage women to pursue studies in Scripture, theology and canon law so that the Church may benefit from their leadership at all levels," it says.
Addressing the question of Church governance, it cites two distinct issues
— consultation
in the
decision-making
process and jurisdiction.
"As recently as July 1994 Pope John Paul II reiterated the need for the consultative expertise of
ment
says.
"We
women,"
the state-
honor this call at every level of the Church,
"We are especially concerned that women from different ethnic groups be
from the parish
to the diocese to the
Jociety and in the Church of the National
national offices."
It
Conference of Catholic Bishops. Chair-
drawn more
sultation
nan of the committee is Bishop John J. >nyder of St. Augustine, Fla. The proposed statement was sent mt to all U.S. bishops in early October,
tion,"
Irafted
i
by the Committee on
month
in
advance of
Women in
their yearly fall
neeting in Washington, as one of the
and a vote
in
The draft text is
subtitled,
The Church, it adds, is already "enriched by women's leadership."
"Women
serve as presidents of
Catholic colleges and universities and as administrators and faculty
members
at
Catholic colleges and seminaries," it says.
A Reflec-
"An increasing number of Catholic theologians are women. Some women serve
on Women in the Church Occaioned by Pope John Paul II' s Letter on
tendents and chancellors and on mar-
^riestly Ordination.
riage tribunals.
ion
"Many people etter
received the (papal) with joy and peace. Others were
listurbed," the statement says.
Noting that the pope called women' ole in the
Church "necessary and irrehow, in
the diocesan churches as school superin-
leadership: in various liturgi-
)laceable," the statement asks
cal ministries, including service at the
ight of papal teaching, the participation
altar
ind leadership of women in the
Word before the
:an
Church
be encouraged. It calls
and explaining and teaching the assembly; in adminis-
tration; in religious
for increased roles of women
n Church governance and the "collabo-
education and teach-
ing in schools; in peace and justice activities; in
notes that such con-
already occurring in
many
It
points out that the issue of juris-
diction in the
Church
is
more
difficult
because Church law generally continues to maintain "the traditional identification of jurisdiction with sacred orders."
At the same time, it says, current law "allows for the possibility of lay
women
and men cooperating in the exercise of may be a graced moment in the life of the Church which enables us power.... This
at the
ordained ministry."
The statement links Christian teaching on equality of men and
women
with
Christian teaching on valuing the full diversity of gifts that members bring to the build up the Church. In marriage
and family
life, it
says,
"equality does not imply sameness in roles or expectations, nor does it mean that two spouses will
have identical gifts
or character. Rather, they will respect
each other's
gifts
and uniqueness."
The statement calls
for transferring
and practice of mutuality" from family life, or "the domestic Church," to the life of the Church in the parish and at "a
spirit
other levels.
it
On the diversity of gifts in the Church women already bring a wide
notes that
range of knowledge,
skills
and leader-
ship to the Church.
"The Church gifts
of
all its
is
complete when the are engaged as
members
fully as possible,"
it
says.
"Women must
be included in its ministry to the world and within the Church. The diversity of women's gifts and talent should be celebrated."
More and more women
have responsible national positions in the Catholic Church. "Closer to home," it continues, "we can see in our parishes the scope of
women's
is
and deeper look
relationship between jurisdiction and
ways but says more can be done.
says.
for
them November.
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it
fully into this participa-
to take a fresh
need to seek ways to
says.
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La Misa Rito de la
Comunion
Rito de Comunion es la culmination de la Liturgia Eucaristica. Se inicia con el "Padre Nuestro", el saludo de paz y la fraction del pan, que va acompanada del canto del "Cordero de Dios". Sigue luego la comunion de los El
—
En el EL SALUDO DE PAZ mundo oriental antiguo, el beso o abrazo de paz era un saludo espontaneo
fieles.
Las primeras comunidades cristianas no le atribufan ceremonias especiales al recibimiento de la Eucaristfa. Despues de la mas breve de las Oraciones Eucaristicas, se partfa y distribufa el pan y se compartfa la copa comun. Era costumbre que miembros de la comunidad llevaran pedazos del pan consagrado para consumirlo durante la semana o para llevarlo a los que les era imposible asistir al servicio.
No
fue hasta los siglos cuarto y
quinto, segun el resto de la liturgia se
desarrollaba
mas y aumentaba una
preocupacion del respeto por el Sacramento, que otras ceremonias empezaron a rodear la Comunion.
EL PADRE NUESTRO
— Sabemos
"Padre Nuestro" fue una parte integral de la vida de oration de la Iglesia Primitiva. Fue parte de la tradition oral: las palabras del Senor conservadas y transmitidas. A los catecumenos se les confiaba el Padre Nuestro conjuntamente con el Credo en la vfspera de su bautismo. Por los escritos de los primeros padres de la Iglesia sabemos que siempre se ha considerado que esta oration tiene un significado Eucaristico, principalmente en lo que se refiere a "nuestro pan de cada dfa". No fue hasta la epoca del Papa Gregorio el Grande, alrededor del siglo sexto, que el Padre Nuestro formo parte del rito de la Comunion, a insistencia
que
pueblo respondfa diciendo la ultima petition juntos o respondiendo a cada petition con un Amen. Hoy la Iglesia le ha devuelto el significado comunal al Padre Nuestro.
el
personal del Papa Gregorio.
Aunque
obviamente se suponfa que era una oration comunitaria, por muchos siglos
romano limitaba
el rito
Padre Nuestro
al
la recitation del
sacerdote, aunque el
El Papa Insta a los Obispos Peruanos a I ni pulsar las Vocaciones
CASTELGANDOLFO
(CNS)
—
intercambiado entre amigos. El omitir una declaration de hostilidad. Para los primeros cristianos, este gesto era muy natural, algo que este gesto era
probablemente hatian cuando ellos se reunfan al principio de la liturgia. San Pablo les recuerda a los cristianos que se saluden con un "beso de hermanos", como serial de su unidad en Cristo. Gradualmente, segun el rito de la Comunion se formalizaba mas, el beso de paz encontro su lugar antes de la
Comunion como una
serial
de
reconciliation y unidad. El sacerdote decfa "la paz sea con ustedes" y la
congregation intercambiaba este saludo entre ellos.
En algun momento durante el siglo decimo, segun la Iglesias se hatia mas occidental, el beso de paz perdio su espontaniedad. Se convirtio en un ritual entre el sacerdote o el obispo y otros ministros y solo en ocaciones ellos lo ofrecian a la comunidad como un tipo de bendicion. Despu6s de otros 300 anos, la incomodidad con el contacto personal debido a la plaga y la poca higiene llego a tal extremo que el ritual se convirtio en la costubre del celebrante besar una tabla
llamada "paxbrede", la que despues se pasaba para que todos la besaran. Hoy dia, aunque es imposible para nosotros en el Rito Occidental volver a la espontainedad del beso de paz como era conocido en los tiempos antiguos, la Iglesia ha vuelto a la practica de saludarse unos a otros con un abrazo, apreton de mano o cualquier otro gesto como serial de paz y amor cristiano. (Continuard)
El Papa dijo que los que se interesen el sacerdocio debenan hallar programas pastorales capaces de
por
El Papa Juan Pablo II insto a los obispos
ayudarles a discernir sus llamados y
peruanos a impulsar las vocaciones sacerdotales a fin de fortalecer los
adoptar una
decision
sobre
nation sur-americana. Los jovenes varones necesitan ser llamados con "sencillez y claridad" a dedicar sus vidas a Cristo y a la Iglesia, la
Papa el 17 de septiembre. "En las regiones como la vuestra,
dijo el
que sufren de una escasez de sacerdotes, los programas de vocaciones debenan ser una prioridad", dijo el Papa a los obispos durante sus visitas ad limina, que se hacen cada 5 anos para informar sobre la situation de sus diocesis respectivas.
La cantidad de sacerdotes diocesanos en el Peru ha permanecido siendo casi la
misma durante los ultimos 20 anos, pero poblacion catolica ha aumentado de 1 4 a 2 1 millones de personas durante ese
la
espacio de tiempo. Eso significa que cada sacerdote de ese pais presta servicios a cerca de 8,500 catolicos.
Los Sacramentos De Cristo y de La Iglesia Toda
la vida liturgica
de
la Iglesia
gira en torno al Sacrificio Eucaristico y a los Sacramentos.
"Adheridos a la doctrina de las Santas Escrituras, a la Tradition apostolica y al sentimiento unanime de los Padres", profesamos que "los Sacramentos de la nueva ley fueron todos instituidos por nuestro Senor Jesucristo" (DS 16001601).
Con la asistencia y la inspiraci6n del Espfritu Santo que lleva
"a la verdad
completa" (Jn 16,13), poco a poco la Iglesia vino reconociendo este tesoro que Cristo dejo en sus manos y preciso su dispensation, de la misma manera con la que establecio el Canon de las Sagradas Escrituras y la doctrina de la fe, "De este modo la Iglesia ha precisado, a lo largo de los siglos, que entre sus celebraciones litiirgicas, hay siete que son, en el sentido propio del termino, Sacramentos instituidos por el Senor". "FormandoconCristo-cabeza 'como una unica persona mfstica' (Pfo XII), la Iglesia actua en los Sacramentos como 'comunidad sacerdotal'. Gracias al Bautismo y a la Confirmation, el pueblo
Oficina Episcopal de Migration se Reorganiza y Despide Personal
WASHINGTON
(CNS)
—
La
oficina de servicios de Migraci6n y Refugiados de la Conferencia Cat61ica
de los Estados Unidos ha sido reorganizada, eliminando 17 plazas y resultando en despidos. El director ejecutivo de dicha oficina
vocaciones.
Como siempre, las clases se ofreceran en el local del Centra Cat61ico Hispano de Charlotte, situado en 2 1 1 7 Shenandoah Ave., casi esquina a Independence Boulevard y The Plaza. Cada sesion empezara a las 9 a.m. hasta las 5 p.m. el sabado y 4 p.m. el domingo. Para inscribirse y obtener m£s information llamar a la oficina del Centra (704) 335-1281. Se necesita que se inscriba lo mas pronto posible, pues es necesario saber el numero de personas que asistir&n.
1
"Por otra parte, algunos fieles que han recibido el Sacramento del Orden, estan instituidos en nombre de Cristo para ser los pastores de la Iglesia con la palabra y la gracia de Dios" (LG 11). "El sacerdocio ministerial
(LG
10)
sacerdocio bautismal.Garantiza que, en los
esta
al
servicio
del
Saramentos, sea Cristo quien actua por Santo en favor de la Iglesia.
el Espfritu
La mision de
salvation confiada por el Padre a su Hijo encarnado es confiada a los Apostoles y por ellos a sus sucesores: reciben el Espfritu de Jesus para actuar en su nombre y en su persona" (Cf Jn
20,21-22; Lc 24,47;
Mt
28,18-20).
"Asf, el ministro ordenado es el
vinculo sacramental que une la action liturgica a lo
que dijeron e hicieron
los
Ap6stoles y, por ellos, a lo que dijo e hizo Cristo, fuente y
fundamento de
los
Sacramentos".
Tornado del Catecismo de la Iglesia Catolica (Edition Espanola).Con permiso de los Padres de la Sociedad de San Pablo.
cambios, que comprenden: •La elimination de sus divisiones para desarrollo de programas y finanzas y administraci6n. Esas funciones se trasladaran a otras oficinas de la Conferencia, y vaFios empleados anteriores de MRS trabajaran ahora en esos departamentos.
•La consolidation de
las oficinas
regionales de San Francisco y Nueva York, que se mudaran a Washington por
septiembre que los factores involucrados
etapas durante los proximos cuatro anos.
comprenden una disminucion esperada de la cantidad de refugiados que entren a los Estados Unidos y la necesidad de
resultaran en los despidos de siete
modernizar las operaciones y aguzar el enfoque de esa dependencia. Siguendo las recomendaciones de un estudio de tres meses efectuado por una firma de consultores exteriores, Swenson anuncio el 12 de septiembre los
POR FAVOR TOMEN NOTA, de la ciudad de Charlotte, que el Padre Jaime Byer oira confesiones en espanol de 6 p.m. a 6:40 p.m. los domingos en la Catedral de San Patricio (antes de la Misa). Tambien el Padre Francis Gillespie, S.J., escucha confesiones en espanol en la Iglesia de la Asuncion, situada en 4207 Shamrock Dr., los sabados de4p.m. a 4:45 p.m. No hay horario todavi'a para confesiones en Shenandoah Ave. Los bautizos son los tercero domingos de cada mes a las 4 p.m. en la Catedral de San Patricio. Las charlas pre-bautismales se ofrecen dos semanas antes del bautismo. Llamar con los feligreses
Escuela de Ministerios Recuerden que el proximo curso de la Escuela de Ministerios se llevara a cabo el proximo fin de semana, 29 y 30 de octubre. El terha es "Liturgia y Sacramento" y la clase sera conducida por Rogelio Zelada, profesor del Instituto Pastoral del Sureste (SEPI)
sacerdotal se hace apto para celebrar Liturgia".
(MRS en ingles), John Swenson, dijo al Catholic News Service el 20 de
sus
recursos pastorales eclesiasticos tensos
en
ms p anas
anticipacion para separar fecha:
Edwin
Rodriguez (704) 563-6916, CCH (704) 335-1281. Para matrimonios hay que hablar con el Padre Jaime seis meses antes de la boda.
•La elimination de 17 plazas, que
empleados, una jubilation y
la
descontinuacion por etapas de otras 9 plazas que habfan estado vacantes. Entre aquellos cuyas plazas fueron eliminadas se hallaban Richard Parkins, director de cursos de action para refugiados y
desarrollo de programas; Victor Stemberger, director de finanzas y administration; y el coordinador de comunicaciones de MRS, Randy Glantz.
To Our Friends The history of the Mass continues week with the Communion Liturgy. Notes about The sacraments of Christ and the Church taken from the
this
Catechism of the Catholic Church, Spanish Edition. The Migration and Refugee Service office of the U.S. Catholic Conference has been reorganized, eliminating 17 positions and resulting in layoffs. Pope John Paul II urges Peruvian bishops to push for priestly vocations in order to bolster
the church's strained pastoral re-
sources in the South American country.
The next Lay Ministry
class is
next weekend, Oct. 29-30. Schedule of confessions and baptisms in Charlotte
)ctober21, 1994
The Catholic News
Archbishop Says Document Dn Divorce Is Difficult Teaching VATICAN CITY (CNS)
— The
ead of the U.S. bishops' conference aid a new Vatican document on Comnunion for divorced and remarried Catholics presents a difficult teaching
should not be seen as a form of
iut
liscrimination.
Archbishop William H. Keeler, presilent of the National Conference of Cathoic
Bishops, said the letter from the Con-
;regation for the Doctrine of the Faith
of the Church" in stating that divorced Cathoics in an unsanctioned second marriage reflects the constant teaching
Divorce (From Pagel) external forum, or
when
the serious duty to
they have gone
through a long period of reflection and penance, or also when for morally valid reasons they cannot satisfy the obliga-
Holy Communion. He said the letter offered "sensitive and practical advice"
tion to separate."
to such couples.
lic
"External forum" refers to the pubarena of law and the judicial system,
"They can and should remain faithful to Mass and prayer. They are encouraged to meditate on the Word of God in the Scriptures and to practice works of charity and justice. They should be ac-
as
opposed
of the pastoral letter on the possible admission of di vorced-remarried persons
tively involved in the Christian forma-
to Communion issued in July
to
tion of their children," he said.
They are also urged to use the means offered by the Church to "heal their marriage situation" so they can be nourished again by the Eucharist, he said.
annot receive Communion.
The
letter said a
divorced Catholic
993 by the bishops of Mainz, Freiburg and Rottenburg-Stuttgart, Germany. But its 1
of difficult cases paralleled the kinds
of situations the Germans had cited as possibly leading to exceptions from the
The Vatican some places
and remarried would have to consult a prudent and expert priest. This priest, however, would have to respect their eventual decision in conscience to ap-
mnishment or a discrimination' against hose
who
vish to
'accompany fhempastorally,'
to
separation
impossible, go to confes-
is
se the congregation's phrase," he said.
sion and promise to live together in sexual
Archbishop Keeler issued the statewhere he /as attending the world Synod of Bish-
abstinence.
nent Oct. 14 at the Vatican,
ps.
The doctrinal congregation's
d the
letter
world' s bishops, "Concerning the
Archbishop Keeler said he hoped Catholics would receive the document
with a
and
of "faithfulness to Christ
spirit
his teaching
and of prayerful con-
Holy Communion by Diorced and Remarried Catholics," was tiade public the same day.
cern" for those challenged by
Archbishop Keeler said the letter eflects basic Church teaching that a new inion cannot be recognized if the previ-
Stafford, a member of the doctrinal con-
teception of
ous
marriage was valid.
"The permanence of marriage is a our Lord indicated vhen he presented it. Yet it is in fidelity aost difficult
—
that
—
especially the
divorced Catholics
n invalid second marriages to work within lie
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ever possible, rather than to separate or
condemn. "It is
not possible for one to be in
eucharistic unity with the
Lord and His
Church while living in an irregular relationship, circumventing the norms that order the life of the church," Archbishop Stafford said.
"In
American culture, the argument and remarried Catholics
that divorced
can resolve
this difficulty
through an
appeal to personal conscience is a force-
he
said.
"But the Catholic un-
derstanding of conscience has a deeply ecclesial dimension.
No one can appeal
which contradicts the unbroken teaching of Christ and His Church, particularly on so central a to his or her conscience
Letters To
lics
cannot receive
Communion
if
they
are living as husband and wife in a
summer the bishops of Pennsylvania issued similar directives repudiating reception of Communion by Catholics in illicit second unions. Following receipt of the Vatican letter, the three German bishops erased their policy. But they expressed hope as invalid. This
that Church dialogue will continue on the
controversial issue so that a deeper "theo-
and pastorally responsible answer" will be found. They said Oct. 14 that, because of the Vatican reaffirmation, they could establish "no binding norm on the care of logically
souls" in this matter.
The
Editor
to fight the evil of legalized abortion. Let
we expand
me also emphasize that the Life Chain is
num-
but one event in the pro-life movement.
bers by removing "Jesus" from our mes-
There are many avenues for peaceful pro-life participation and there is cer-
gested
the Life Chain
sage to attract non-Christians. His spirit of ecumenism is commendable and I
want to assure him that non-Christians have always been welcome to join us. However, the Life Chain is a church event one that is successfully uniting
—
tainly a place for everyone. I appreciate this opportunity to clarify
the Life Chain's philosophy.
I
also
want
to thank the hundreds of dedicated Catho-
Christians of different denominations to
who lined the streets of Charlotte, Gastonia and Concord in the Life Chains.
prayerfully proclaim the truth, that
You are making a difference, spiritually
"Abortion Kills Children." We are one voice because we share one belief Jesus died for unborn children as well as for ourselves. Also, through our sign "Jesus Forgives and Heals," we hope to reach millions of troubled post-abortive women who need only to turn to Him for healing and peace. We cannot compromise our message, nor do we want to
—
Service of Others
lics
and publicly, in
this battle
and surely
there were precious tiny lives spared and hearts changed because of your commit-
ment.
Diane Hoefling Charlotte Life Chain Committee St. Vincent de Paul Respect Life Coordinator Letters Policy:
We welcome letters on cur-
of 250 words or less and must include the address and daytime telephone number of the writer. Letters are subject to editing for brevity, style
and taste and must not contain
expressed in
letters
or in guest columns do
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proach holy Communion, without this implying an official authorization." That was the procedure spelled out by the German bishops. The letter responded that in dealing with Catholics in an illicit second marriage who believe they can receive Communion, pastors and confessors "have
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In a recent column, Mr. Gately sug-
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No trick!
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"clarifying rather than judg-
"It seeks to encourage and include divorced and remarried Catholics, wher-
ful one,"
Loan
J.
Shortly after the three German bish-
ops issued their pastoral directives, Italy s bishops issued directives saying Catho-
gregation, said the nature of the docu-
we are offered the
vay to find him," the archbishop said.
He encouraged
teach-
and social situation for the spouses, both individually and as a couple," it said.
mental."
ifficult teaching, as
d the teachings of Jesus
its
ing.
sion since it creates a specifically ecclesial
second marriage that the church regards
general law.
receive Communion, must separate or, if
learly state that this teaching is not 'a
said,
"The consent that is the foundation of marriage is not simply a private deci-
are divorced or remarried.
to
it
"is essentially a public reality"
The letter made no specific mention
Tiey are our brothers and sisters, and we
want
sive factor "is inadmissible," the doctri-
realm of con-
to the private
can enter a valid marriage only if Church tribunals find the first marriage null. It said Catholics who continue to live in invalid second marriages, in order to
I
that
both in civil society and as a sacrament of the Church.
went on to say, "In it has also been proposed that in order objectively to exam-
"With the congregation,
admonish them
such a judgment of conscience openly contradicts the Church's teaching." The position that the "personal conscience" of remarried person is the decinal congregation said. Marriage,
science.
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Diocesan News Briefs Carmelite Retreat
DURHAM
— The
secular Order
Discalced Carmelites will sponsor an old fashioned silent retreat Nov. 1 8-20 at the
Avila Retreat Center. The theme is Carmelite Spirituality and Advent. Cost is $105. To register, send a $15 deposit, payable to OCDS, to Sandra Malkovsky, 2131 Eastridge Dr., Apex, NC 27502. For information, call (919) 772-2067. Seniors' Halloween
CHARLOTTE
—
ity
at St.
Ann Church in the activ-
room on Oct. 3 1 Lunch will be served .
at 1:15
information, call (704) 622-7366 or write to Jesuit
House of
Hot Springs,
p.m. Prizes will be awarded for
Prayer, P.O.
Box
7,
NC 28743.
Saturday Devotion November's first Saturday devotion at the grotto at Belmont Abbey Monastery is Saturday, Nov. 5. The rosary begins at 9:30 a.m., confesFirst
Seniors of the
Charlotte Vicariate are having a Hallow-
een Party
of the Night, a retreat Nov. 18-20 conducted by Dr. Eileen Riordan. Participants will explore the spiritual meaning of dreams and their value in the Christian tradition. Cost is $70. A $20 deposit is required with registration. Space is limited to 18 people. For reservations and
BELMONT
—
sion at 10:30 a.m. and
Mass
at
11:30
Marliss Rogers will conduct a leadership
Nov. 1 8-20 at Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center. Topics will include: Developing a Vision, A Paradigm Shift, The Parish
An offering will be collected.
is free.
retreat for parish councils
Council as Servant Leader, Organizing for Mission and The Manner ofMeeting. The cost is $60. A $15 non-refundable deposit is required with registration. For reservations and information, call Living Waters at (704) 926-3833.
Father/Son Program
GREENSBORO
— The Office of
Faith Formation and Natural Family
Planning will present a Father/Son Program for boys ages 1 1-14 and their fa-
Prayer Retreat
—
WINSTON-SALEM
Joseph's
House, a house of prayer sponsored by Our Lady of Mercy Church, will bring Jesuit Father James Dolan to Winston-
Salem to present two retreat experiences, a one-day retreat at Joseph's House on Friday, Nov. 4 and a weekend retreat at Our Lady of Mercy School Friday, Nov. 4-Sunday, Nov. 6. The suggested donation for the oneday retreat is $10; for the weekend re$25. For information, call Sister
treat,
Patrice
McCabe
at (910)
722-0028.
the best costume. Cost is $3 for lunch. For reservations, call Adele at (704) 331-1 720, Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. from
a.m. Bring a chair. For details, call Terri
thers at St. Pius the
or Phil at (704) 888-6050.
day, Nov. 6 from 1-4:30 p.m. Partici-
ARDEN — Spiritual Directors In-
pants will learn about self-esteem, re-
ternational will present a workshop,
10 a.m. -2 p.m.
Halloween Carnival
spect for self and others and values.
"Guiding Contemplative Prayer," on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 4 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. at Lutheridge Conference Center. Father Kevin Culligan, a
CLEMMONS — The Columbiettes
Aquinas/Luther Conference
HICKORY — The Center for The-
ology at Lenior-Rhyne College presents the second annual Aquinas/Luther Con-
The
ference at the college Nov. 2-4.
conference theme is "Aquinas and Luther: What is the Church?"a topic based on a report
Roman
by the International LutheranCatholic Joint Dialogue Com-
mission.
The keynote speaker
is
Rev.
Michael McDaniel, founder and director of the center and former bishop of the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Cost is $65, $25 for senior citizens and students. To register, call (704) 328-7 1 83 or (704) 326-7090.
Biomedical Ethics Discussed HOT SPRINGS Biomedical Ethics: Values and Cases, a day of reflection Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., will be presented by Hank Gonner, director of chaplain services at St. Jo-
seph Hospital, at the Jesuit House of Prayer. Topics include life-sustaining medical procedures, euthanasia and assisted suicide. Cost is $30. Weekend retreat guests are welcome. For reservations and information, call (704) 622-
7366 or write to Jesuit House of Prayer, P.O. Box 7, Hot Springs, NC 28743.
Holy Family Church Halloween Carnival Sunday, Oct. 30 from 1 -4 p.m. Children ages 2- 1 0 should wear costumes. Call Don Schowald at (910) 768-1906 or Mary Long at (910) 659-9319 for information. will sponsor the
Healing Mass
ASHEVILLE
of Prayer
is
Mass Schedule Change
—
CHARLOTTE A 5:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass began Oct. 15 at St. Peter Church. The Mass is now part of the weekly schedule. The 12:10 p.m. Saturday Mass is canceled. Bazaar
TRYON
— The annual
St.
John
Church Altar Guild bazaar is Thursday, Oct. 20 from 1 0 a.m. -5 p.m. in the church
The "Chocolaterie"
hall.
tasty addition to the
is this
year's
homemade breads,
preserves and-crafts. Soup,
sandwiches and desert will be available
from
1 1
a.m.-2 p.m.
— The
684-6098
Parish Council Retreat
MAGGIE VALLEY
Mother/Daughter Program
A crucial measure of a cares for
- whether
who has devoted much of his ministry to research, teachlicensed psychologist
ing and practice in spiritual direction,
which are based on the Carmelite approach to contemplawill guide the sessions,
CHARLOTTE — A Mother/Daugh-
tive prayer. Registration is required. For
Program
1086.
for girls ages 13-17
and
their mothers will be presented at St.
Ann
fees
and information,
call
(704) 254-
virtue of chastity in an atmosphere of
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and the
.
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CHARLOTTE
— A Mass
at St.
Gabriel Church for people
who have
suffered the loss of a spouse
is
Sunday,
Oct. 30 at 2: 30 p.m. Families are invited.
A reception will follow. Music Ministry
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World and National Briefs Activists See Little Progress
cese. "It's not a sacrament of adulthood,
Toward World Bank, IMF Reforms
it's
WASHINGTON (CNS)— The 50th anniversary meetings of the World Bank
and International Monetary Fund, which ended Oct. 6 in Madrid, Spain, represent a "missed opportunity" for much-needed reforms, according to social justice advocate Jo Marie Griesgraber. Griesgraber talked about the meetings at a Washington press briefing Oct. 6 after her return from Madrid. She directs the Rethinking Bretton Woods project for the Center of Concern, a Jesuit-founded ecumenical
on jsocial justice issues. The both founded in World Bank and IMF Bretton Woods, N.H., in 1944 to assist European recovery after World War II think tank
—
— "are long overdue
for major overhaul
involving a thorough critique accompanied by fresh proposals and political will to
implement them," she
said.
Vatican Upholds Pittsburgh Parish Closings
PITTSBURGH (CNS)
—
The
Vatican has upheld Pittsburgh diocesan
.
Bishop Untener sacrament that makes us receptive to God's gifts because of the Spirit." Delaying confirmation until high school tends to promote misunderstandings of the sacrament's meaning and purpose, he said. The changeover will take place gradually. Some parishes have already implemented it, and all are expected to do so by the year 2001
does not seek an injunction barring screen-
Catholic Groups Pushed To Support U.N. Children's Rights Document
the
'soldier of Christ' idea,"
ings of the film.
said. "It's the
major basketball program.
to writing the declaration of children's
Love With Jesus,'
—
Church and the world, women religious "must more and more fall in love with Jesus," Mother Teresa of Calcutta told the world Synod of Bishops. "As missionaries and consecrated women, we must give love the first place in our lives," the
founder of the Missionaries of
Charity told the synod Oct.
Mother
6.
in the
people thirsting for love to Jesus to satisfy his thirst for their love," she said.
for civil,
Priests,
Bishops Say
—
VATICAN CITY (CNS)
political
The
dignity and equality of brothers with
tection against violence and exploita-
priests in
two bishops said. "Often times, lay brothers get lost in the shuffle," Archbishop
including the Holy See.
Armando Trindade of Lahore, Pakistan,
Coach Sue Filmmakers,
Distributor Over Documentary
CHICAGO
(CNS)
mixed communities should be
affirmed by the world Synod of Bishops,
Since then, 1 66 countries have rati-
School,
told the
— A Chicago
synod Oct.
7.
"They
are consid-
ered neither fish nor flesh, and yet they
documentary
members of the consecrated making a signal contribution to the progress and well-being of the Church,
"Hoop Dreams," claiming it puts
especially in the field of education," the
Saginaw Diocese To Confirm Before First Communion SAGINAW, Mich. (CNS)— Bishop Kenneth E. Untener of Saginaw has announced that he will restore the sacra-
the school "in a false and untrue light."
archbishop said. Religious orders began as communities of lay people and their
ment of confirmation to its original order of reception after baptism and before first Communion in the Saginaw Dio-
damages and attorney
ers personally, inviting
them
to
with their pastor and eventually meet with the bishop.
suburban Catholic high school and
and
called
—
—
rMxrik tyk\
its
basketball coach have sued the makers distributors of a film
The suit was filed Sept. 30 by St. Joseph High School, Westchester, and coach Gene Pingatore, in Cook County Circuit Court.
It
for the Church in Africa and on how their
contributions are
Unionist Leader Seeks
Democratic Future For Ulster
BELFAST, Northern Ireland (CNS)
— Ulster Unionist Party for' all
community' s links with the and the Protestant community's ties to Great Britain. Donaldson, one of four leading party the Catholic
Irish republic
he has been busier than ever trying to help capitalize on the potential for peaceful resolution of the province's troubles following the Irish Republican Army's declaration of a cease-fire in its armed
campaign against
Salvadoran Church Worried About U.S. Deportation Of Refugees SalSAN SALVADOR (CNS) vadoran bishops want the United States
—
more than 180,000 Salvadorans who
on ordination,
but on consecration with the
vows of
poverty, chastity and obedience, he said.
fees from
African Suggests Naming Women Religious As Lay Cardinals
subsidiary is distributing the movie. The
VATICAN CITY (CNS)
—
An
took refuge in the United States. Archbishop Arturo Rivera Damas of San Salvador said the Church is asking illegally
U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher to intervene on behalf of the refugees, who had been given a reprieve after the Clinton administration suspended the deportations until the end of 1994. The California-based Central American Re-
source Center, a legal rights organizanumber of Salvadorans po-
tion, put the
three-hour-long "Hoop Dreams" won the
African bishop said he hopes the Church
tentially facing deportation at 180,000.
1994
will consider naming women religious as
This could lead to a kind of refugee revolving door, said William Hernandez,
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moting a maj or push for the United States to approve the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Speakers at a Washington conference Oct. 11 said church and secular advocates for children should encourage President Clinton and the Senate to approve the convention. Opposition led by fundamentalist Christian groups threatens its adoption by the United States, which was integral rights in the first place, they said.
chronicles over five
Arthur Agee, two black students who started their freshman year at St. Joseph, a predominantly white school with a
ternational Catholic Child Bureau is pro-
were part of a diocese- wide restructuring of pastoral services. Diocesan officials released news Oct. 6 of the Vatican decisions on Guardian Angels and St. Michael parishes. The Vatican Congregation for the Clergy, to which groups of petitioners from the two affected parishes had appealed, said population shifts and a declining number of priests warranted the changes made by Bishop Donald W. Wuerl of Pittsburgh. Diocesan spokesman Father Ronald Lengwin said Bishop Wuerl wrote to the petition-
It
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—
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CHARLOTTE
Disciples,
—
will extend personal invitations to people
launches an evangelization project this
who have shown an interest in the Church.
weekend to carry on Christ's mission to
They
spread the Gospel, parishes are intensifying efforts to fuel the faith. St.
Gabriel Parish, Charlotte, is kick-
ing off a "Year of Evangelization," a
beginning with an
series of activities
Oct. 22-27 parish mission. "We've picked
will hand out cards (35,000 have been issued for the purpose) to friends, neighbors and co-workers to fill out and
mail for information about the faith. The same request forms are being reprinted in advertisements in
36 newspapers
in
Weller, Evangelization Commission co-
western North Carolina. "We don't know exactly what will happen," said Paulist Father Kenneth
chair.
Boyack, program coordinator. But
up the
ball
and run with
Holy Family
it,"
Parish,
starting a "Seekers
said Splen
Clemmons,
is
Program" for inac-
tive Catholics to clear up misunderstand-
ings, explore
changes since Vatican
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and reaffirm Church teachings. "It's up to us to bring inactive Catholics back and
much
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be getting involved." "A Catholic of Life" is a response to the U.S.
bishops' ciples:
pew who
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document Go and Make Dis-
A National Plan and Strategyfor
St.Gabriel Parish kicks off a
Catholic Evangelization in the United
shown
may be
States.
Weller and Gary Mauney.
said
"So many people are spiritually hungry for a church community, and looking for spiritual meaning in their lives," Fa-
to
remember the person
in the
feeling lonely or unwelcome," Carmel Pittaway of Holy Family. St. Michael Parish, Gastonia, starts its fifth and final season of RENEW, a parish renewal program, and the topic is
doveSister Carol
"evangelization." "Everything tailing," said
Notre
Symons, pastoral derful the
Dame
is
associate. "It's
won-
way it's all coming together."
Michael is planning an open house Oct. 23 for inactive Catholics and people searching for a church home. The date coincides with the diocesan project in-
The
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project is
People will respond,
— "A
designed to
welcome inactive Catholics back to the Church and invite the unchurched to learn more about the faith.
if invited.
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"We
more evangelizing people," Father Boyack said. "Jesus has been exhorting us to do see this as
St.
volving 42 parishes.
Boyack said. "A lot are looking for what the Catholic Church has to offer."
ther
one step
to
us a
2,000 years. We are simply not a church onto ourselves but following Christ and giving very public witness to reach out and share the Gospel." "A Catholic Way of Life" underscores and complements ongoing evangelization missions in the diocese, Father Boyack said. "This is one way people this for
with Evangelization
Year of Evangelization. Father Ed Sheridan, pastor, is Commission members (l-r) Maxine Mauney, Splen Photo by CAROL HAZARD
can feel comfortable and confidant enough to extend an invitation to someone who might be searching." Other ways of sparking the faith may be as simple as forming a welcoming committee to greet parishioners and visitors before Mass, as St. Gabriel has done.
Or reaching out to Catholic Young
Adults, as Holy Family has done.
"We start the seed, germinate it and let it
grow on
its
own," said Pittaway of
Holy Family. The more fertile the soil, the more vibrant the faith. "There's momentum, a point where the Spirit picks up and we can't claim credit," said Sister Carol of St. Michael.
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