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Serving Catholics in Western North Carolina in the Diocese of Charlotte

Volume 5 Number 43

August

1996

New Hope Center Finds Home In Yancey County By PAUL

FREDETTE

sidering the economic situation of most of their Yancey and Mitchell county cli-

Correspondent

BURNSVILLE home decor of

the

—

The down-

modest counseling

Main Street includes notices tacked to several walls that read: "Due

—

on a sliding scale a scale that times tipped into the 50 cent range.

ents, are

has

center on

to insufficient funds, the light at

the

A Change Of Scenery A certified

end of the tunnel has been

turned off until further notice."

The bleak humor contrasts sharply with the courageous

dictions treatment facility in

ministry that Sisters of Notre"

Center City, Minn., after experiencing the astonishing

Dame

Charlene Lamb and Sarah Fahy have recently undertaken in Yancey County. Just

incidence of drug abuse

among junior high

over two years ago, the sisters arrived in Burnsville on the proverbial shoestring and a prayer to begin a counseling and educational ministry for sub-

and process addictions. Their services

people.

include disease education, intervention and assessment. Their treatment plans

A whole network of friends is beginning

determination and good major resources they have since opened New Hope Counsel-

Water running down a mountain channel in the Joyce Kilmer National Forest on the North Carolina-Tennessee state border greets visitors and provides cool relief from the heat of the summer months.

term as president of the Chesapeake

ing Center, a licensed outpatient facility specializing in the treatment of substance

With

will

BRYAN LAMBERSON

school students in Maryland. She and Sister Sarah, who had recently finished a

Province of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, decided to come to this area of North Carolina. They came in part for the beauty of its mountains, but mostly because of the needs of the rural poor, "There's an atmosphere here I find so rewarding," said Sister Sarah. "You can walk down the street and actually know

stance abusers and victims of domestic violence.

Photo by

—

skill,

—

their

on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and their fees, con-

Until recently both sisters

BRYAN LAMBERSON Staff Writer

BELMONT

— School's

still

out.

But even though it's only August, the 23 teen-agers from throughout the Diocese of Charlotte who participated in a weeklong experience of fringes learned

life

on society's

some valuable

lessons.

The 14- to 19-year-old teens devoted a week of their summer vacation July 22-26 to an inner-city service experience sponsored by the Diocesan Office of Youth Ministry and the Sisters of

Mercy

called S.P.L.U.N.G.E. (Special

People Living Uniquely Nourishing Growthful Experiences). S.P.L.U.N.G.E.

modeled after an action program developed by the University of Notre Dame. Its goal is to heighten young people's awareness of the needs of the poor, show that their help is valuable and perhaps most importantly, to put a human face on poverty. Their week of intense immersion in the sometimes not so pretty side of life

offered participants the opportunity

on the Christian response to hunger, poverty and those with special needs by discussing, exploring and at-

to reflect

tempting to live the challenge of the Gospel contained in Matthew 25:35: "/ was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me a drink, I was a stranger

and you received me

your homes... Starting each day in prayer and with a focus based on one of the beatitudes, participants and the eight adult team members who coordinated the week ventured out to familiarize theminto

selves with the struggles of those less fortunate than themselves. Service agencies

and institutions they

visited included

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Meals on Wheels program by delivering food to the homebound, disabled and elderly, visited the Salvation Army shelter and Gaston County Shelter for battered and abused women, and did a "block study" of a low-income neighborhood and the problems its residents face. local

Queen of

the Apostles parish in

Belmont was their home base, the place where they returned after each day's activity to process what they had experienced, share a simple communal supper, pray and sleep. Paul Kotlowski, Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry, said,

pressive.

"We

the atmosphere less opfelt at

could be left behind, such was not the case with violence.

Closer Look Reveals Deep Need While she was teaching a sociology class at the local high school, Sister Charlene remarked that there was little violence in rural communities when compared to the urban environment; she

was flatly contradicted. "The students

teens; Crisis Assistance Ministry

may simply

lence here

Expressions

Learning day care cen-

They also spent a morning in the Gaston County Courthouse listening to a full slate of divorce and custody cases and helped in the renovation of Catherine's House, a transitional living facility for displaced women on the grounds of the Mercy Sisters convent in Belmont. Split into small groups, the young people "shadowed" Department of Social Services case workers as they made their rounds of client visits, assisted the ter.

Sixteen-year-old Scott Vien, a pa-

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clear to

"and made

sat

quite

that there is plenty of vio-

—

inside the

home, behind

closed doors." She and Sister Sarah are

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Parish Honors

330 Years Of

Love That Lasts

Faith Alive!

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They soon

learned though, that while the hectic pace

right up," she said,

live.'"

home immedi-

ately," said Sister Charlene.

"One of the mottos of the S.P.L.U.N.G.E. program is 'live simply so that others

and

contributed to a

all

In Burnsville, they found the people

more open and

House of Mercy AIDS hospice; Holy Angels, a residence for developmentally disabled children; a runaway shelter for the

worked

Washington, D.C., an experience that left them weary and wary beltway traffic accidents, assaults, robberies and

random shootings

Into Inner-City Service

to call for help.

trol.

You know who

to build."

are based

Teens Plunge

addictions

counselor, Sister Charlene obtained her training at Hazelden, the renowned ad-

Briefs

8-9

14-15

The Catholic News

Herald

Urban Experience from page

August

"Real Eye-Opener" For Teens, Southpoint High student said. "I realize how lucky I am. When you see people who have nothing, you re-

what you really

have."

Recalling her meeting with an elderly

whom Boyd

woman

she met while de-

Meals on Wheels,

livering

reflected on

someone's

life.

seen

Charlie

Zach Hubbard, Caroline McConnell, Dow and Caren Price take

we made

utes °f our day.

Priest,

out what

was

—finding

Queen of

who

Boyd of

the experience's ability to

lot

of spirituality

ings.

really speaks to

"To put

faith,

God,

feel-

me," said

that into writing

me joy."

school.

Peter Church in 1 1 years. After graduation from high school, he served as a youth minister with the C.Y.O. "It epitomized for me what living your faith was all about," he said. Jimmy recently returned from a week-long trip with 41 C.Y.O. youngsters who served as at St.

Greenville for the past

Bel-

Passionist volunteers in ministry to the

poor

change

Appalachian West Virginia. Jimmy admits that when he de-

cided to

opener,"

ago

17-year-old

come

to Charlotte

two months

Asked about

pulling up his roots and transplanting them in Charlotte, Rostar said, "In a way, it's all family. As Catholics, we're all brothers and sisters and this (his new position) is in Greenville

way

Working

to illuminate that.

Catholic media in a diocese as vital as Charlotte

what

very exciting to me.

see."

Of course, there are a few adjustments to be made. "I'm not used to driving on the interstate to get to work..." he said, "but things are

coming along."

Holy Trinity

Summer

TAYLORSVILLE

Festival

— The Holy

explained, "where

Church "Summerfest 96" featuring games, food, a yard sale and an auction, is Saturday, Aug. 24 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Call (704) 632-8009 for

will.

information.

pursue his writing career, his prospects were pretty bleak. Still, he made the move. "I had this talk with God," he

Melissa Boyd helps renovate one of the rooms at Catherine's House.

wants me."

one's views. "It's been a real eye-

the

—

music

Organization

the Apostles pa-

mont echoed Vien's testimony

"There's a

in that

He has been active in the Catholic Youth

a try!"

rishioner Melissa

passion." Shortly

gram he attended through high

were skeptical about the program: "I'm going to go back to the people who were wondering why I was coming to this to tell them it was a great experience and that they it

"my

Rostar' s "church connection" be-

says he has a message for

ought to give

Jimmy got hooked on the sounds of contemporary folk and bluegrass music, which he eral years ago,

gan with Catholic grammar school in Greenville and grew with the CCD. pro-

"It's just a

friends back in Asheville

Greenville, N.C. native,

After a trip to Asheville sev-

sic.

brings

great feeling to help people," he said.

Rostar.

really like" those

misgivings vanished.

els.

terly.

started in-

teracting with the people

he began writing reviews for Music Reviews Quar-

attends

group, but "(o)nce

stories

thereafter,

Church Erwin High School, admitted that he had reservations about joining the

who

on news and feature

both the parish and diocesan lev-

refers to as

rishioner of St. Joan of Arc

Asheville

a staff writer, Rostar will re-

degree in English. His interest in writing began with a love of mu-

a break.

port

would day

her day, just by being there. Jt was just 10 min-

Roger

The

News & Herald welcomes Jimmy Rostar to its staff.

"We were all

long. ..she said

CHARLOTTE

Herald

Catholic

Rostar is a graduate of East Carolina University with a bachelor's

the only people she

have

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costs to touch

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Mary appeared

Dominic and gave him is no clear

the rosary. Although there

Friday:

evidence of the rosary's origin,

into

Dominicans have

Ezekiel 24: 15-24 Matthew 19: 16-22

Ezekiel 28: 1-10 Matthew 19: 23-30 Ezekiel 34: 1-11 20: 1-16

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22: 34-40

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Wednesday:

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28203

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Music For Christ

Group Uses Concerts To Proclaim Gospel Through Music By

MIKE KROKOS Editor

CLEMMONS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wendy Michel is heartbroken every time she hears about

an abortion.

"The most precious give us

is life itself,"

old parishioner at

Church

gift

God can

says the 19-year-

Our Lady of Mercy

Winston-Salem.

Michel's affirmation for life is part of "Arise My People," a program of music, testimonials and scripture recently presented by the performing group Music for Christ. The July 17 concert at Holy Family Church was the first of what group members hope will be many such programs. They view the concerts as an evangelization tool for all ages, but es-

"We want this

pecially so for teen-agers.

develop into a full-time ministry," said Nicholas Passero, a family practitioner, who along with Carolann Darling formed to

the

Holy Family Youth Ensemble three

years ago (the duo were responsible for

coordinating the music

at the

monthly

performance touched them and helped them in some way, shape or form," Passero said. Ironically, there was a time Passero thought about abandoning plans for the concert. "We started to put things I began doubting God wanted me to do a concert," he said. "Every time I did that though, the Lord planted something saying, 'I want you to do this.' Different people out of the blue started doing things, and it all started falling together. I knew it was God's hand." One of those people was Father John Putnam, former parochial vicar at Holy Family Church. "I talked to Father John and he said he knew some people from Charlotte who would want to come to the concert,"

together, and

Passero said. "He also said he knew people who could help with publicity." In addition to his involvement with Music for Christ and the youth ensemble, Passero has written various types of

youth Mass). Music for Christ grew out of the youth ensemble. Teen members of the group include parishioners from both Holy Family and Our Lady of Mercy. "We are looking for support of this

Christian music including a

ministry and want to bring

to other

tape

added Passero,

ber.

people

(in the diocese),"

used

is any indicaheaded in the right direction; nearly 150 people were on hand for the Holy Family concert last month. "It (the response) exceeded my expecta-

their music. If attendance

group

was overwhelmed how well it was received," Passero said. The concert began with an earnest

tions. I

from Passero for all in attendance to: "Enjoy our music and the celebration of our salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. Relax and experience the risen Christ with us now." invitation

Many

took the suggestion to heart.

"I've gotten calls and letters from several

Holy Family. He has released two

production company), and is currently working on a production of the July 17 performance of "Arise My People." That is

expected to be released in Octo-

The teen-agers who began

for Christ's mission

simple: to proclaim the Gospel through tion, the

setting

tapes through For Christ Productions (his

a lifelong musician.

Music

Mass

people (who attended)

who said our

in the

youth ensemble and are now members of Music for Christ were happy for the opportunity to express their love of Jesus through music.

"Something was missing at Holy Family," explained guitarist Jennifer Pittaway, 19, a parishioner and rising sophomore at Wake Forest University. "If it hadn't been for Nick, none of us would be performing. He was the driving force behind this since day one. "It's a great

way of

sharing with

others," she added.

Music for Christ hopes to perform throughout the diocese. Their July 17 at Holy Family Church in Glemmons.

ensemble and youth group

for

October

tentatively set

Our Lady of Mercy

Church. Passero invites anyone who thinks this may be a helpful ministry for their parish to please call him, (910) 7121033.

"God-willing, this will take off," he said.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Set For Sept 7-8

Media's program director, will be the keynote speaker Saturday night. She also is a columnist, disc jockey and producer of Cornerstone's youth-ori-

The event for students in grades 7-12 and their chaperones is being cosponsored by the Dioceses of Charlotte, Atlanta, Charleston and Savannah.

ented media. Youth groups

Rally.

Carowinds are

planned for the rally. Anna Scally,

Cornerstone

and an afternoon

may stay overnight

Camp

Thunderbird on Lake Wylie at local hotels arrangements or make at

or host churches.

contact your parish youth minister, or call the Office of Youth Ministry, (704)

523-2118,

ext. 19,

by Aug. 30.

Remember

"A valid Will stands as a continuing expression of our concern for loved ones, as

HisWll

well as an ongoing commitment to the Church and the community in which we live'.'

In Yours.

Y Rector: Parochial Vicars: Rev. Eric Houseknecht

Bishop William G. Curlin

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

"/ leave to the

Thomas Williamson

Confession: Saturday 4-5 p.m. or by appointment

cese. Their next concert

Teen-agers CHARLOTTE from the Carolinas and Georgia will gather Sept. 7-8 at Carowinds Theme Park for a Tri-State Catholic Youth

The Very Rev. Paul Gary

Weekday Masses: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. Saturday: Rosary 8:45 a.m.; Mass 9 a.m.; Novena 9:30 a.m.

together and perform throughout the dio-

Catholic Youth Rally

Patrick

Sunday Masses: Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8:15, 9:30, 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m.

grow up!"

Music for Christ are college students away at school, the group hopes to stay

Group activities, speakers, a Mass

1621 Dilworth Road East Charlotte, N.C. 28203 (704) 334-2283

he said. "I never knew how to show I loved Jesus and other people." Although the rising sophomore at Duke University admits he does not know where the little steps he takes each day "are leading," he does know he wants to be a physician one day like Passero. "Nick is such an inspiration to me. I want to be a doctor like him, and use my music ministry as well," Piazza said. "I wouldn't feel this way if I didn't let Jesus in my heart. I'm going to be a

celebrated by area clergy, a picnic lunch

I Si.

when

was

Although some of the members of

spiritually in the

Most have grown

rocking doctor

concert

the best thing I've ever done,"

ily. "It's

process. After the Holy Spirit "prompted" him to get confirmed, Our Lady of Mercy parishioner and pianist Mike Piazza, 19, joined both the youth

Tlie CalLedral Clkerclk

Rev.

Holy Fam-

first

Charlotte (or

Roman

Catholic Diocese of

parish, city) the

sum of$

percent of the residue of my estate) for religious, educational and charitable works!'

(or

For more information on

how

make

its

a Will that works, contact

Jim Kelley, Diocese of Charlotte, Office of Development, 1524 East Morehead

St.,

Charlotte,

NC 28207,

(704) 331-1709 or 377-6871.

4 The Catholic News

& Herald

August

1996

The Pope Speaks

(Pro-Life Corner

Pope John Paul

Pope Says Mary's Motherhood Extends Paternity Of God To All WASHINGTON STATE - When M. Douglas Anderson, a Seattle-area psychologist, was approached by a patient for his opinion of her impending abortion, he felt he had to tell her one thing - that it was wrong. For speaking his mind, Anderson was fined $1,500 by the Washington State Examining Board of Psychology, placed on a year's probation and required to take a series of ethics courses. The board ruled in August 1995 that Anderson had acted "incompetently and [had] committed malpractice." Psychologist Fights State Panel's Sanction for Pro-Life

Counseling; Washington Times;

May

24, 1996, p.

A2A

Ihe Respect Life Office Diocese of Charlotte (704)331-1720

piscopal Calendar Bishop William G. Curlin will take part in the following events:

VATICAN CITY

(CNS)

— Here

the Vatican

creation" (No. 504).

of Pope John Paul II 's remarks in English at his weekly general audience July 31. Dear brothers and sisters, In our catechesis on the Blessed Virgin Mary we now consider the profound relationship between Mary's virginity and the mystery of the Incarnation. The virginal conception of Jesus Christ shows us that he is truly the Son of God. Eternally begotten of the Father, he was also born in time of the Virgin Mary. The New Testament accounts of the Annunciation indicate the special role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' conception and birth. The Spirit, as the eternal love of the Father and Son in the life of the Blessed Trinity, bestows God's love upon men and women and makes them sharers in the divine life. The virginal conception of Jesus, brought about by the Holy Spirit, heralds a new phase in God's plan of salvation for mankind. As we read in the Catechism of the Catholic Church: "Jesus is conceived in the Virgin Mary's womb because he is the new Adam, who inaugurates the new

Through the Redemption accomplished by

text

Mary has bethe spiritual mother of all those her son,

come who

new

receive

birth to eternal life.

contemplat-

ing the mystery of her virginity and motherhood,

can better appreciate the immense love of God the Father, who enables men and women to become, in Christ, his adopted sons and daughters and gives them a sharing in the fullness of his love. I extend a warm greeting to the members of the Polish-American Congress from the United States. I thank the San Michele Philharmonic Society from Malta for their musical offering. Upon all the Englishspeaking visitors, especially the pilgrims from England, the Netherlands, Hong Kong and the United States of America, I cordially invoke the joy and peace of our

Lord Jesus

Christ.

August 12

Guest Column

50th Jubilee Celebration for Franciscan Sisters Francine Sartor and Sister Jean Linder, Maggie Valley

Rev. Francis

August 17

The Feast

10:30 a.m.

Dedication of monument to Victims of Abortion Piedmont Knights of Columbus

on the aspects of the mother of Jesus and the model of Chris-

the Assumption, the readings focus

Mary

10:45 a.m. the

Mass Patrick Cathedral, Charlotte

understand because of its intricate and some-

times bizarre symbolism. Here

August 24

tion

50th Jubilee Anniversary celebration for Franciscan Sister Mona Wingert, Assistant Superintendent of

ages of a

Catholic Schools, Charlotte

pursues the

birth to the

August 25

new

9:30 a.m.

But her son

Mass

throne," and the

woman when

Israel, in

August

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she

about to give

order to devour her child.

saved and "caught up to

woman

The second reading first letter to

^News & Herald

pictures the opposi-

God and

his

herself flees into the desert,

the place of Israel's origin and refuge.

Patrick Cathedral, Charlotte

The Catholic

between God's people and evil with stylized imwoman adorned with the sun, moon, and stars (symbols taken from Genesis 37), representing Israel of old, and a huge red dragon, symbol of the forces of

evil, that

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a short passage

the Corinthian

community

from Paul's Cor 15:20-

which he shows the implications of Christ's

26), in

resurrection for

all

Firstfruits is a cultic

He describes Christ as who have fallen asleep.

believers.

the "firstfruits" of those

term referring to the

first

over John: he presents John as prophet of the Most High, Jesus as Son of the Most High.

Publisher: Most Reverend William G. Curlin

secration of the entire harvest.

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an inauguration of our

own

lection

Christ's resurrec-

resurrection as

share in his ultimate victory over sin and death.

For Paul, Christ's victory over death destroys its power, and "all will be brought to life." And then, with the destruction of the last enemy, death, the redemptive mission of Christ will have been accomplished and he will hand over to God the royal authority that was conferred upon him.

The gospel reading comes from the Lucan infancy The author structures these

the complimentary episode that links the

of John and Jesus. With "Elizabeth's proclamation, "Blessed are you who have believed," the author portrays Mary as a believer whose faith stands in contrast to the disbelief of Zechariah, father of John the Baptist. Mary's faith is presented as a model for the faith of all Christians. Mary is praised here as the mother of the Lord, but her response is one of a servant, expressed in the beautiful Magnificat canticle. This canticle may have been an early Christian hymn or the author may have composed it of phrases from the Greek Old Testament. It is a psalm of praise that announces themes found elsewhere in this gospel: joy and exultation in the Lord; the lowly singled out for God's favor; the reversal of

human

fortunes;

and the fulfillment of Old Testament

promises. In these beautiful stories of the annunciation, birth,

and early years of Jesus, Mary

sented as a model believer. She

of all believers in the same type of the church.

author stresses the pre-

mother

who

pre-

men-

reappears later

any gospel. And she is also mentioned at the beginning of the Acts of the Apostles as being in the upper room in Jerusalem along with the apostles and others after the resurrection, devoting themselves in one accord to prayer. Thus Mary's role as believer is developed historically and so provides us a pattern for Christian faith. She is portrayed by this author as the mother

on a medieval altar. First, he pictures angelic announcements of the births of John the Baptist and of Jesus, and then he describes the birth, circumcision, and presentation of both John and Jesus. The purpose of these stories is to introduce and identify John and Jesus as agents of God's salvation history. Both come from God; but this parallelism, the

his

the only adult

was

through

tioned in these infancy narratives

narratives (Luke 1:39-56).

narratives in parallel scenes, like diptychs

two

annunciation scenes by bringing together the mothers

sheaves

of grain offered in the temple in thanksgiving as a conis

«e~.

This gospel se-

The first reading is from the central section of book of Revelation (1 1:19; 12:1-6, 10), a book very

difficult to

eminence of Jesus

tian faith.

August 18

St.

Assumption of dogma by Pope

Pius XII on this feast day in 1950, at the height of the Marian age. Since there is nothing in Scripture about

Council 939 Our Lady of Grace and St. Benedict Churches, Greensboro

St.

the

Gignac

Assumption

of the

The long-standing belief in Mary was first solemnly defined

the father of

As we

all

and so as image and

celebrate this feast of Mary's assumption

with joy and hope, faith,

way that, for Paul, Abraham

believers,

realize that if

imitate her

too will one day share the glory she has re-

ceived through her son.

The Rev. Francis T. Gignac, S.J., is a professor and chairperson of the Department of Biblical Studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington.

August

The Catholic News

1996

One Candle

Light

Father Thomas

The

Of Receiving The spirit of giving is a common enough phrase. But rarely do we talk

The boy took

Gift

about the

spirit

of receiving.

Very few people know how

to re-

had seen better days: some of the stuffing was popping out through a broken seam, one ear had been .chewed, and an eye was missing.

ceive graciously and freely. Quite often

our pride and our arrogance get in the way. It's uncomfortable to feel "obligated" to the person who is giving. When

we we

"You shouldn't have done often mean just that. Consequently, even while we say,

taking the

ing

gift,

And we

it.

inwardly

are reject-

turn off the flow of love

by refusing to allow the other person

experience the joy of giving. This

a true story about a

little

boy

who lived in the Midwest. He was blind. His family heard about an eye surgeon at a hospital in New England who had developed a new surgical technique that just might give him sight. They decided to take the chance.

kept his teddy bear tucked un-

—

McSweeney

months that, if

gone

was able

The

surit

put

in a glass case in

eyes.

the corridor.

Under

the teddy bear the

doctor had place his professional call-

The day came for the young patient be discharged from the hospital. He was sitting on the edge of his bed, clutching his treasured teddy bear, when the eye surgeon who had restored his sight to

ing card and below his

name had

writ-

"This is the highest fee I ever received for professional services ren-

ten:

Before the doctor could speak, the

boy said, "Here, doctor, I want to pay you for helping me." And he handed him the battered old teddy bear. The doctor took it without reservation. For some

you, I really couldn't take it from you. Thanks, anyway, but you keep it." The wise and sensitive doctor accepted the child's gift with gratitude. He

into the

room

for a last visit.

little

to experience

from one an-

calls us to

be peacemakers, healers, reconcilers in a world of broken promises, broken families, broken relationships. But to carry out our mission of giving to others, we must first accept the gift of life and love from God. "From His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace," said the Beloved Apostle John. So faith is accepting and receiving love following upon love.

dered!"

You know what most of us would have done if we had been the doctor: "Oh, the teddy bear means so much to

came

learn

lationship with God.

you could have seen the

to re-

move the bandages from the boy's He could see. #

What we

pital

geon had

boy

other about receiving affects our re-

floor of the hos-

long convalescence.

little

the joy of giving.

to the 10th

teddy bear.

Finally, the doctor

allowed the

after

you had

arm throughout his stay even in the operating room and throughout his

der his

it,"

are

his old teddy bear to

the hospital with him.

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Question Box Father John Dietzen

Music For Catholic Worship

church concerning worship music. They were helpful to me as a director of par-

in my opinion is "Music in Catholic Worship" (revised edition), published by the Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy and the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, available from the USCC

ish music.

Publications Office (Washington, D.C.).

Q. Several months ago you gave some simple and clear criteria of the

Our pastor

a wise and experienced priest, but doesn 't seem to be concerned about finding ways to help the parish meet the three basic tests you explained, that church music should be artistically, liturgically and pastorally apis

propriate.

develops the ideas

and places them

summarized,

in a practical pastoral

where I think I should get out of church What do you suggest? (Illinois) A. Mainly, keep trying. priest is as pastorally dedicated

your and ex-

perienced as you say, he may Welcome something you could give him to read. Lots of excellent articles and books

on the

subject.

helpful, readable,

One

The recent document on marriage preparation from the Pontifical Council for the Family says (quoting Pope John Paul IPs enders and marriage.

over a long period of time

permeates the writings of the church, right

cyclical "Familiaris Consortio"), that

preparing for this sacrament

up to the

ney of faith which catechumenate."

According to the document couples must begin before their wedding

Your

of Jerusalem's instructions to his fourth-

to live those qualities of life that are the

century catechumens.

heart of their marriage covenant, and

Actions or qualities we normally identify as results of baptism he says are already happening before the water is

says that Christ ergies.

poured.

to a life of grace, with formidable ener-

unaffected by any such guidelines.

Q. In a recent

column you stated

that Christian writers often note that the

grace of holy orders, marriage and other sacraments is at work even as people are preparing to receive them. Could you give me more information? Where do the fathers or doctors of the church speak on this matter?

of the most

sur-

Catechumens

A. The understanding that sacra-

are to prepare them-

a three-part series sub-

spect Life Coordinator with text

fur-

nished by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. Sometimes we hear a piece of startling news that stops us in our tracks. It makes us think, "It can't be! What is happening in the world we live in, to my own country?" The recent furor about a new abortion method called "partialbirth abortion"

The more

just that kind of news.

partial-birth abortion is really

like infanticide. It involves killing

who has been mostly delivered While most people oppose its continued use, 44 Senators and the president an infant alive.

of the United States defend

Adding grave

it.

insult to injury, they

reason that the partial-birth abortion should be allowed to continue so that it can be used to terminate the lives of profoundly disabled infants. The medical

evidence is overwhelming: there is no credible medical indication for its use. The moral case is clear: violently killing helpless infants should never be allowed. We can take action by becoming familiar with threats to life, writing public officials or reaching out to even

one person

in need.

As our Holy Father tells us: ( C)ivil law must ensure that all members of society enjoy respect for certain fundamen-

which innately belong to the person, rights which every positive law must recognize and guarantee. First and fundamental among these is the inviolable right to life of every innocent human being ... 'For us, too, Moses' invi-

The vocation of marriage gies

the source of those en-

a call

which "must be discovered, appre-

selves "through faith" for the rebirth that

ciated and enhanced by the spouses

"By acknowlnew

themselves and by the ecclesial community in the period preceding the celebration of marriage that constitutes its

makes us God's

children.

edging your sins self,

renewed

ator" (Instr.

and brief publications

Maggi Nadol, Diocesan Re-

"a jour-

faces frequently, for instance, in St. Cyril

Action Needed To End Partial-Birth Abortion Second

similar to the

present.

...

(you) put on the

in the likeness of its cre-

2-3). This is all before

preparation."

The theme throughout these reflec-

baptism.

His clear teaching

mitted by

As we know, some priests have their own ideas about the liturgy and are

to the point

music.

theological tradition concerning or-

liturgical context.

pastor does not sound like one of them.

I keep trying, but

exist

mental graces are at work

that

what hap-

pens in Christian initiation takes place over an extended process by which baptismal grace gradually accomplishes those effects

identify as baptismal.

We find the same ideas even in the

tions

that

once

God calls us to

— marriage, the priesthood — he works tion

graces of that vocation, preparing us

tal

for

a voca-

Christian life, in the sacramen-

and sensitizing us

life

to the realities

lived in that sacrament.

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Determination Enfolds Olympic City

Spirit of

GRETCHEN KEISER

hospitality, partially

when you become an

interna-

paved with bricks bearing the names of individuals and families who bought

tional city," Father

Branch

becomes

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great concern for a reason.

to resurrect a spirit of

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the phoenix as

fought

last

week

its

unofficial

celebration and joy at the Centennial

Olympic Games. While a bomber struck July 27 at Centennial Park, leaving two people dead and 111 injured, expressions of outrage and sorrow were mingled with determination and admiration for the

grit

of average citizens. Volunteers and spectators became

Olympic

to support the

Games. Olympic

were flown at half-staff at all venues throughout the weekend and competitions opened with a moment of silent prayer, but the

Games

continued.

said. "Security

part of the

package deal.

The

reality of the situation is

that

something like

this

can

happen anywhere, and the

During a Mass celebrated in the Olympic Village July 28, Archbishop John F. Donoghue of Atlanta told athletes and coaches that he hoped nothing would wipe out their experience of the

person or persons responsible for such a tragic act can sometimes be found within the

community. As a country and as a city we'll grow from this

city's gracious spirit.

tragedy."

Olympic heroes in their own right as they continued to pack venues by the thousands, undeterred by an intended mes-

"None of us will ever forget the tragic bombing that took place a few days ago when two people died and many oth-

appeared

sage of terror.

ers

of The Georgia Bulletin, newspaper for the Archdio-

cese of Atlanta.

The pipe bomb, exploded

stuffed with nails,

approximately 1:30 a.m. near a stage where a free rock concert was in progress. Alice Stubbs Hawthorne, 44, of Albany, Ga., was killed. Mehlih Uzonyol, a Turkish television cameraman, died of a heart attack after running to the scene. Among the injured were six state troopers and a Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent directing people away from the bomb

when

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were seriously injured," he said. "But have never known anything to dampen this city's sense of hospitality, and I do hope that every one of you goes home with some memory of the kindness and the enthusiasm which typifies Atlanta and her citizens. We are, for our part, very grateful that you have come to our city and provided us with an

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unforgettable experience, for certainly

none of us who forget the

lives here will ever

Summer Games

Father

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This article originally

of 1996."

Edward Branch, campus

minister at Atlanta University, said that Atlanta, in its quest to

become an

international city, has experienced a loss of innocence.

"The

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A Time To Kill System, Real World Clash In Film Version Of Grisham Novel NEW YORK (CNS) — Whether

formance from Jackson. McConaughey, always photographed at his most flattering and expected to be the next big male star, turns in a credible performance as well. Bullock handles her

an aggrieved father should die or go scot free for killing his ists is

little girl's

rap-

the question a Mississippi jury

"A Time to Kill." Adapted from John Grisham'

faces in

smaller role a bit too cutely where a tough-minded approach would have

and favorite novel, the courtroom melodrama is solidly and slickly directed by Joel Schumacher, who prefirst

played

viously directed the screen version of

characters add texture to the story, in-

Grisham' s "The Client." In the ugly opening, a pair of redneck drunks seize a 10-year-old black girl, rape and beat her, and leave

cluding Brenda Fricker as Jake's rightly

worried secretary, Donald Sutherland as his

They

McGoohan as the seemingly biased judge, and Chris Cooper as a deputy with plenty to say on the stand.

are quickly arrested and the

The

Lee Hailey (Samuel L. Jackson), suggests to young defense attorney Jake Brigance (Matthew McConaughey), who once helped his family, that he may do something drastic lest the white killers walk. Jake keeps his own counsel and the next day

photo from Rysher Entertainment

film is disturbing for its simhandling of both race relations and the issue of vigilante justice. The deck feels decidedly stacked and view-

— adults. The Motion Picture Association

for children

under

ers

victory

America

13.

The following are home videocassette reviews from the U.S. Catholic Conference Office for Film and Broadcasting. Each videocassette is available on VHS format. Theatrical movies on video have a U.S. Catholic Conference classification and Motion Picture Association of America rating. All reviews indicate the appropriate age group for the video audience.

"After the Thin Man" (1936) The first of five sequels to 1934's "The Thin Man" brings private eye Nick Charles (William Powell) and wife Nora (Myrna Loy) on a visit to her rich family in San Francisco where Nick helps a local flatfoot (Sam Levene) solve a murder case. Though the mystery is not as perplexing as the original, director W.S. Van Dyke II makes it seem almost as much fun, thanks to the breezy byplay between the sleuthing couple and an odd gallery of suspects (notably James Stewart, Joseph Calleia and George Zucco). Murder mystery menace. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-II adults and adolescents. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

—

backroom political compromises where ethics get lost in power struggles and wheeling-dealing. plot that explores

much rough language. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III adults. The Brief violence and

— Motion Picture Association America rating R — restricted. "Homeward Bound

II:

Lost

against the real world

death penalty.

clusion with

All this

Frisky sequel to the popular 1993 family film has a scrappy bulldog (voice

of Michael

Fox), sassy Himalayan cat

(voice of Sally Field) and trusty golden

Due

Ralph Waite) separated from their human family at the San Francisco airport and forced to deal with an urban gang of stray dogs and other

Cusack)

reunite with their worried owners.

ensnared

much in a

scandal.

Director Harold Becker skillfully turns the

screws

The U.S. Catholic Conference

effective poli-

admires, from being burgeoning judicial

an absorbing

little

resonance.

ambiguous treatment of

justice issues, disturbing violence in-

cluding an offscreen rape and crude language with racial epithets, the U.S. Catholic Conference classifica-

comes

to town, and a savvy law student (Sandra Bullock) both aids and distracts

Jake as racial violence escalates murderously.

tion

classification

A-I

— general patron—

The Motion Picture Association general auof America rating is G age.

diences.

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ervations. The Motion Picture

C AT H O

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grossingly

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restricted.

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Schumacher

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the result

much more heat than light as justice way to melodrama and a pat con-

Ku Klux Klan

gets a searing per-

— but

gives

dirty tricks, the

knows how

tri-

for an interesting

the legal system clashing

retriever (voice of

love subplot to bolster the already familiar plot of talking pets persevering to

tician

—

story

San Francisco" (1996)

Gritty political drama set in New York City whose deputy mayor (John

determined to protect the

makes

before dozens of witnesses. Jake agrees to defend him on grounds of temporary insanity while ambitious state attorney Rufus Buckley (Kevin Spacey) confidently seeks the

"City Hall" (1996)

hollow when violence has

misadventures as they wend their way home. Director David R. Ellis' shaggy dogs story incorporates a mushy puppy

mayor (Al Pacino), an

have been manipuoutcome when any

feel they

umphed.

Before the trial actually takes place, both sides are prepared to do

Vid GOS

may

lated to applaud the

come

— parents are strongly cautioned that some material may

rating is PG-1 3 be inappropriate

plistic

Carl Lee blasts the two to kingdom

Woody Harrelson stars as Roy Munson, a one-time bowling champion who finds himself in the gutter, in "Kingpin." The U.S. Catholic Conference is A-lll

preachy and disbarred ex-boss,

Patrick

child's horrified father, Carl

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better.

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1996

Parental response to young

adult couples

who

cohabit All

By Mary

Catholic

sponses is anger and disappointment. For parents tend to measure their success at parenting by their children's

Pedersen

Miller

News

Service

child without condition, even when a child is turning away, is to be Godlike or holy.

3. Do not feel obliged to allow them marital privileges in your own home. Let your children know when they return home that you expect them to stay in separate bedrooms and that you are not comfortable with the choice they have made. Separate your continuing love for them from the actions "When ... young adult children they have chosen. 4. Next, deal with your feelreject our values, it's more ings. Suppressed feelings of difficult to see parenting in a anger tend to erupt at inappropriate times. Often parents positive light." However, blame each other or begin to "abandonment is not an option." treat children with contempt instead of facing the issues

riage and the meaning of the act of intercourse as a pledge of joining together in covenant love. Second, there is a growing amount of recent research on cohabiting

Anyone who has birthed,

parents react differently to comost agree that they feel powerless to do anything about it. Though they cannot give their approval, they fear that too much advice on their part will alienate their child If

habitation,

fed,

bathed, clothed, sheltered, taught, forgiven and taken back a child knows that parents are moved toward their eternal reward by this life of sacrifice

and

completely. What are parents to do without compromising their own beliefs and values? Here are some suggestions from experienced parents.

service.

Parents raising children have lots of opportunities for everyday holiness! But it's easier to relate to parenting as something holy when you're holding a sleeping baby or

much

Speak your mind. Honestly and tell your children you cannot

gently

watching

proudly

couples that provides

your child at his or her best behavior. When children misbehave or young adult children reject our values, it's much

intelligent rationale

about children's actions can erode the parents' relationship. Even talking to a third party or professional may help parents deal more constructively with their feelings.

ing together before marriage increases the likelihood of divorce later. (Some studies show as much as 80 percent higher divorce

parenting in a positive light.

particularly

difficult issue for par-

rates.)

ents in the last de-

Studies show that cohabitation before marriage is not related to marital happiness

cade has been the trend toward young adults living together before marriage. Parents often feel

but

related to lower

levels of marital inter-

embarrassed about

action, higher levels of

their child's cohabitation. Some parents

failure concerning their child's moral training: "We sent

marital disagreement and marital instability ("Premarital Cohabitation and Marital Success" in the Journal of Family Issues, No. 9,

them

1988).

admit

to feelings of

Catholic

them to church and gave them our best example of married life, and now they act as if there is nothing wrong with living to-

And women

gether outside of mar-

does nof

school, took

Many

mothers than

who never

reCNS

sponse to such behavior is fear. With the rise in sexually transmitted diseases and out-of-wedlock births, "How can she be so stupid?" is a common parental response. At the heart of most parental re-

FAITH

photo by The Crosiers\Gene Plaisted

support their decision to live together.

them why you sons come from two

disagree. The readirections. First, there is the rich teaching in the Catholic tradition about chastity,

When

accommodations.

when

finances are an issue, assist your young adult in exploring a more acceptable living situation. Especially

who encounown children

Experienced parents

ter this issue with their

suggest that parents of younger children take advantage of teachable moments to share the church's rich teaching concerning marriage and family life. Even at the onset of puberty, a child can learn about the covenantal nature of marriage and the special place of sexual intercourse within that covenant. Because the entertainment media encourage recreational sex, it is important to take any opportunity to reteach what you believe about sexuality. 6.

Continue

dren. Since

pray for your

God gave

your co-parent. Remember that loves this child more than you do and wants what is best for him or her. Parenting, like all vocations, has its seasons. In the beginning, there is lots of "watching over." As children develop, "letting go" becomes part of the art of parenting. When children enter their 20s and 30s, the posture of "walking with" becomes necessary. When young adult children choose

God God

paths other than our own, abandonment is not an option. Walking with them, loving them without condition,

(Ms. Pedersen

the Leadership in

the coordinator of

Family Life Train-

ing Program for the Archdiocese of Omaha, Neb.)

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What do you do when a

child adopts a lifestyle at

odds with your convictions?

would try to foster (our) relationship by honest and open communication. Somehow would try to express both "I would try to talk with the child to effect some kind of change. no matter what choices they make." Robert Clark, Newark, N.J. disapproval (hate the sin) of the conduct, but also express my continuing love for the child "I

would probably seek some kind and would try to separate them

of I

—

if, for example, the child for the child Gloria Rudolph, Fort Deposit, Ala.

counseling could."

—

that

was

using drugs.

they were

living

together before marriage,

would be

totally

against

would try to get them back on the proper road. I'd try to help them re-evaluate their position, but preaching to them "If they chose a lifestyle such as living together or drugs, Dolores Heaney, Milwaukee, Wis. might create a wedge that wouldn't be helpful. In the end, you have to keep loving them, but you have to let them go."

—

think

couldn't

chil-

this child to you,

appropriate, offer options

for alternate living

Tell

women

cohabited.

Speaking your mind mean nagging or lecturing, but offering reasons for your concern and disagreement.

parents'

overwhelming

cohabiting

are two and one-half times more likely to be unwed

riage."

and feelings straight on. Disappointment and resentment

for not living together

before marriage. These studies show that liv-

difficult to see

One

based on our understanding of mar-

behavior.

To love a

contents copyright

we would

condone

pray about

City,

together, talk with our pastor and see I

would do

all

that

could to

show

we can

that there

get the child back into the frame of mind where they would respect the sanctity of marriage. Dave M. Mahon, David a God-centered life and that's what they need to help them in this life."

—

Neb.

An upcoming If

their actions, but

you would

edition asks:

like to

respond

woman and

a leader in your parish, what

do you do?

for possible publication, please write: Faith Alive! 3211 Fourth St. N.E.,

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ACTION

in the 'searching faith' stage of development. They are seeking a faith that they can live by, one that is their own. Consequently, young adults question the values, beliefs and traditions of their parents. Critical during this time are mentors and 'mentoring' communities, who model the values and traditions that the young adult is searching for and attempting to clarify," says Human Sexuality, A Catholic Perspective for Education and Lifelong Learning, a 1990 document of the U.S. Catholic bishops (U.S. Catholic Conference, 321 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017. 1991. Paperback, $9.95).

"Many young adults are

Mentors and mentoring communities "foster in the young adult the establishment of an 'own faith,' providing them with tools that will carry them through the next stage of life, " the bishops say. This week I will reflect on what can do to make young adults feel welcome in my parish community and its

When you By

H. Richard Catholic

News

You're thinking, situation, yet she is is

smaller communities.

impressed by all of them. But the Lord told Samuel, "Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearances but the Lord looks into the heart." Finally Samuel directed to the one son left, David,

extent of his reaction. Actually, David now was in a bind.

the youngest, sheep.

who was tending

the

God chose David and instructed to anoint him. Here was a

Samuel

thoroughly good man: humble, obedient, content to do the lowliest tasks (1 16:12).

When

David's brothers went off to fight in Saul's army, his father gave him the unglamorous task of carrying provisions to them (1 Samuel 17:15). But that obedience put David in a position to volunteer to accept the challenge of the formidable Philistine warrior, Goliath. David defeated him, saving the day. Now David became a trusted servant of the king, who was, however, an emotionally unstable master. All the while David was growing in stature as a person of tested virtue. In the course of time David succeeded Saul on the throne. What might one have expected of a person of such sterling character? That he would be blessed with equally

virtuous children? Actually, they

man above

percentage of

first

marriages

pre-

in this

Cohabitation has not only become more wide-

spread, but the motives more diverse. People might move in together because it seems to them a convenient way to support an already-established sexual relationship. Some see this arrangement as a marriage alternative. Another couple may use cohabita-

recommended

that pastors become

acquainted

with

each situation and its

causes. In addi-

tion,

make

they ought to

and

"tactful

respectful contact with the couples ... enlighten them patiently, correct them charitably and show them the witness of Christian family life in such a way as to smooth the path for them to regularize their situation." Notice the elements in this advice. First, understand a couple's unique motivation. This includes a respectful listening to their fears and concerns. Doing so doesn't

mean you condone their choice, but that you are willing to

reproach? Power had

What should parents themselves

tant about commitment.

step.

Second, maintain a non-anxious presence with your child and his or her companion. Let them see how much you enjoy

being married, how fulfilling it can be.

The loving witness

(Father Castelot

scholar, author, teacher

lecturer.)

precise

way

child said or did

that others haven't

or that talking with others

CNS

tion as a "trial marriage," hoping to resolve uncertainty or test their relationship.

Some engaged couples live together just before their wedding as a final stage of courtship or because they've already bought a house together. The picture is complex. No single

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Remember,

hesi-

you

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can only be responsible for your own behavior. It's your prerogative to set rules within your home about such things as separate bedrooms for unmarried guests. But some other situations are outside your control.

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Third, keep your eye on the future. Trust that your son or daughter will emerge from this stage in life with greater maturity and self-awareness. Ultimately, the future is in God's hands, and our role is to be faithful on the journey toward that promise.

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the U.S. bishops' Secretariat for ily, Laity, Women and Youth.)

response I

catechism says, "contribute to the growth in holiness of their parents." And isn't it noteworthy that the catechism's very next sentence speaks of everyone in the family being "tireless in forgiving one another for offenses, quarrels, injustices and neglect" suggesting that holiness can grow in the soil of these kinds of pain (No. 2227)? I'm not talking about parents imposing unwanted advice on others. This is about offering to share experiences when it seems this will be welcome or about listening to parents who need someone to listen.

reassuring

young people

a Scripture

and

a good marriage can

strive for?

Here is where the Christian community comes into play. believe one way the community shows it is a real community is when parents open up to each other by sharing experiences (after Mass, over coffee or in parish groups). What about older parents sharing experiences with younger parents? Perhaps the older parents have had time to discover how children, as the

the Family" (No. 81), Pope John Paul

"Deeide how best to hold two things in tension: ... staying in good emotional contact with your son or daughter ... (and) remaining true to your personal values."

meet them where they are now and help them take the next

Perhaps the parents suspect

experienced this sort of challenge would be humiliating.

tion in America rose from 8 percent in the 1960s to nearly 50 percent today.

are struggling with how to deal with couples living together when they come to be married in the church. Some priests and pastoral leaders choose to ignore the situation for fear of driving the couple away from the church. Others take a stricter approach, often requesting that the couple live under separate roofs or at least end their sexual relationship until after the wedding. Does the church give any guidance on this issue? In his letter "On

turned his head. Oh, he had the native decency to repent. But to the extent that children need strong role models, David had not provided that support. Absalom eventually arranged to have Amnon murdered. And Absalom himself rebelled against his father. My point is not to condemn anyone or even to say that David caused his children's problems. Rather, these biblical images from David's life illustrate that for thousands of years parents have anguished over questions similar to those parents struggle with today: Why can't we guarantee our children's virtue or ensure their happiness?

Sometimes children throw their parents for a loop. The risk is that parents feeling at a loss over something a isolated, alone.

as cohabita-

His affair with Bathsheba, another man's wife, was public knowledge. He could not speak to Amnon from a position of moral integrity. What had happened to David, a

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

will feel

seem

with the your daughter and

ceded by cohabita-

brought him no end of trouble. One of his sons, Amnon, developed an unhealthy crush on his half-sister, Tamar. He raped her. To add insult to injury, he hatefully rejected her, instructing his servant: "Put her outside, away from me, and bar the door after her"(l Samuel 13:17). Absalom, her blood brother, tried to comfort her, but by no means did he quiet his heart, seething with resentment. David himself "became very angry," but that seems to have been the

was

doesn't

"It

known

practice,

widespread. Research shows that the

David the parent

find a replacement for King Saul, he was directed to the home of Jesse, a Bethlehem resident. He interviewed each of Jesse's sons and was favorably

Service

Increasingly, parents are forced to reckon with a son's or daughter's decision to live together in a sexual relationship before marriage.

tion,

David the man,

When the prophet Samuel set out to

Jr.

an adult.

The

By Father John J. Castelot Catholic News Service

McCord

don't approve

right." You're not thrilled

Reflection.

Samuel

& Herald 9

The Catholic News

1996

fits all

situations.

The best response is one you arrive prayerfully when you decide how

best to hold two things in tension: First is staying in good emotional contact with your son or daughter. This is not the time for threats of disinheritance. Second is remaining true to your personal values. These must be shared clearly with your child, though they might not be accepted.

According

psychologist and

Catholic family minister James Healy, people who balance both values are likely to move through this situation with grace and the best chance of long-

term success. Priests and pastoral leaders also

(McCord

the associate director of

Fam-

10 The Catholic

News

& Herald

August

People

The News Catholic High School Coach Improving After Liver Transplant WASHINGTON (CNS) Mor-

12 Years After Abduction, Salvadoran Girl, Parents Reunited SAN SALVADOR (CNS) An

gan Wootten, one of the winningest U.S. high school basketball coaches in history, continued to improve after undergoing an emergency liver transplant July 10 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Following the surgery, doctors said Wootten, 65, was expected to make a complete recovery. His condition remained fair and no date had been set for his release, according to a hospital

18-year-old Salvadoran girl allegedly

—

spokesman July

23. In

40 years

Matha Catholic High School

Wootten has led

his

Hyattsville, Md.,

teams to 1,095 wins against just 163 losses. His teams have won 30 league titles, and he has the best winning percentage nationwide

Father Julius Nieuwland (left) oversees experiments University of Notre Dame in the early 1900s.

in his

laboratory at the

600 or more

Synthetic Rubber To Be Inducted Into National Inventors Hall Of Fame Beginning in 1907, Holy Cross Father NOTRE DAME-, Ind. (CNS)

—

Dame

began conducting experiments that eventually led to the discovery of the formula for synthetic rubber. Now, almost 90 years later, the priest will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio. In September ceremonies, he'll join Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Eli Whitney, Samuel F.B. Morse, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Louis Pasteur and Henry Ford in the- hall of fame,

Julius Nieuwland, a University of Notre

scientist,

Lama

Religions

Harmony Among Visit To Kentucky Abbey

Calls For

kidnapped by the army during the Salvadoran civil war has been reunited with her family. Imelda Lopez Lainez, who has lived in the United States for more than a decade, is one of more than 300 children reported missing during the Salvadoran conflict. She was found after efforts by the San Salvador-based Association in Search of Missing Children. "It was like God helped me with my dream come true after 12 years,"

Lopez ence

told reporters in a press confer-

San Salvador July 22

after

TRAPPIST, Ky. (CNS)

being

reunited four days earlier withher Sal-

vadoran parents.

Greek Orthodox

victories.

Parthenios

Patriarch,

III,

Dies

— Greek

Family Is Greatest Strength Orthodox Patriarch Parthenios III of AlOf Irish Gold Medalist exandria and All Africa, a committed DUBLIN, Ireland (CNS) Three- ecumenical leader, died July 23 of a heart time Olympic gold medal winner attack at the age of 76. The patriarch, Michelle Smith's greatest strength is her who was one of the presidents of the family, said a priest and family friend. World Council of Churches and was in-

—

Father Colm O. Siocru of Rathcoole, Smith's parish priest, said the Olympic swimmer comes from "a very devout family, well known in the parish." "There

strumental in settling a recent disagree-

ment between the patriarchs of Constantinople and Russia, died while

vacationing on Amorgos, a Greek island. were times when she was swimming well Born in 1919 in Port Said, Egypt, he was and got no public recognition. But with ordained to the priesthood in 1948 and

established in 1973.

Dalai

among coaches with

—

ATHENS, Greece (CNS)

Whose Experiments Led To

Priest

1996

Father Siocru. Smith has struck gold in Atlanta, winning the 200- and 400-meter

called to head the

when he was Orthodox diocese of

He was

installed as patriarch

individual medleys and the 400-meter

of Alexandria in 1987.

the help of her family, she kept at

— Dur-

freestyle

swimming

it,"

said

became

a bishop in 1958,

Carthage.

events.

ing a visit to a Kentucky Trappist ab-

bey, the Dalai Lama, exiled spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, said hu-

manity

among

best served by

conflict in the

(one religion)

Lama ence

harmony

the world's religions, and less

name of religion.

said at a July

at the start

"I think

unrealistic," the Dalai

22 press confer-

of a July 22-27 interre-

ligious dialogue held at the

Our Lady

of Gethsemani Abbey. Just as having a variety of food fonthe

body

healthier

and more satisfying to people, so also is a variety of "food for the mind," he CNS

The the

photo from Reuters

Lama addresses questions from media at the Abbey in Trappist, Ky. Dalai

said. "I feel the variety

much

of religions

better."

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displaced by recent fighting in Burundi peace during a church service in Bujumbura July 28.

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Bishop

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listens to

Burundi's Capital Says He'll Stay Despite Threats The bishop of Bujumbura, Burundi, has re(CNS)

Italy

—

by the Tutsi-dominated "There have been some episodes of violence, but unfortunately that's the norm," the Hutu bishop told an Italian newspaper a few hours after the coup was announced July 25. President Sylvestre Ntibantunganya, a Hutu who had tried to lead a multiethnic government, sought refuge in the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura July 24, and the military claimed control of the government the next day. Bishop Ntamwana told the Milan-based Catholic newspaper Avvenire that he did not believe the situation in Burundi was serious enough to warrant the ceived death threats repeatedly, but despite a coup military,

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The Catholic News

1996

& Herald

Parishioners Honored For

Local Knights Receive National

330 Years Of Married

Honor,

Life

Knights of Columbus program was

gram

Deputy Luther J. Stultz of Fayetteville announced that the "AdoptA-Child" program of Sacred Heart Council 1 1 103 in Pinehurst was winner of the Supreme Award for a Youth AcState

with support, love, and Christmas and birthday parties.

Each child has an "adoptive Knight

state

year, councils throughout the

prepare applications on their best

programs

in the areas of church, community, council, family and youth. One program is then selected as "The Best in

Photo by PAUL

The 50+ group

FREDETTE

gathered at St. Joseph Church in Bryson City to celebrate their combined total of 330 years of married life with Mass and a reception. Pictured left to right: Cliff Conroy, Tom Sturken, Le and Bess Works, Jo Sturken, Father Tom Field, Matilda Conroy, Caroline and Henry Silver. Down front: Betty and Ray Knott, Eric and Adele Arnholdt. of married couples

who takes an interest in the parneeds of that child. Each class has an assigned "B.I.C." (Brother in Charge)

parent" ticular

who acts as the contact between teacher, "parent" and council. The council contributes financial assistance

Program.

Each

consists of providing children and

teachers in five special education classes

recently honored as best in the nation.

tivity

1997

Install Officers for

Program Receives Supreme Award For Youth Activity FAYETTEVILLE — A North Carolina

The "Adopt-A-Child" program is conducted in all special education classes in Moore County.

Knights First Degree

lumbus Council 770

the Philippines.

new members

Sacred Heart Council's " Adopt- AChild" program was this year's state selection in the youth category. Activity Chairman Joseph Dickinson said the pro-

1927.

Sworn

and manual

labor as needed.

North Carolina" and sent to New Haven, Conn, for competition with programs across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and

Officers

CHARLOTTE — Knights of CoFirst

Degree for

Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dilworth area hall, 220 East Kingston Ave. For information, call Chuck Malinowski, (704) 544is

As Knights Set Goals

—

BRYSON CITY Father Tom Field, pastor of St. Joseph Church, was doing some quick calculation recently at a parish celebration for Henry and Caroline Silver's 50th wedding anniversary. The results proved "awesome" to the small mission congregation nestled in the foothills of the Smokies. There in the pews sat five other golden anniversary couples whose time together, when added to the Silver's 50, totaled 330 years of married life. As they stood to be recognized, the congregation applauded enthusiastically these living lessons in love and loyalty, whose devotion to one another has withstood the test of time. Early in his ministry, Father Field started the practice of requesting an Apostolic Blessing from the Holy See for parishioners celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. He still considers this recognition by the parish very important, especially since many of the couples can't travel to Charlotte for the annual diocesan celebration. When he realized the rarity of this occasion, Father Field asked the six couples to reassemble a few weeks later, for a group picture. Some even brought their framed Blessings. One of the couples, Cliff and Matilda Conroy, have lived in Whittier for the last sixteen of their 54 years together. Cliff said the secret of a good marriage is trust. "If you don't trust each other, there's no point in being married."

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Funeral

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Knights Of Columbus Officers. Pictured left to right: State Treasurer Bob Singer; Past State Deputy Jim Neely; State Deputy Luther Stultz; State Warden Dave Onofrio; State Chaplain Father Thomas Gaul; State Secretary John Harrison and State Advocate Tony Petite.

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August

Some Yancey County

Safe Haven For

Residents, from page

dence workshops are a significant outgrowth, said Sister Sarah, and New Hope is regarded more and more as a resource for the community. "We're beginning to get calls," she said, "(from women) asking where they can spend the night be-

glad to have help. Moreover, she added:

grams

"The

ing a shelter for abused

local people feel comfortable con-

them knowing they

aren't kin

anyone here. Gradually, they're build-

ing credibility."

Cordelia Kates, a native resident of

Sisters

Counseling Center

now members Coalition

Sarah Fahy

FREDETTE

Burnsville, admits being shocked to dis-

(left)

and Charlene Lamb

effort to assist victims

of domestic violence in an area where there are no

The

women's

sisters

be accessible as possible.

shelters.

wanted

to as

their facility to

many

in the

county

obtain a state license to

conduct court-ordered DWI (Driving While Impaired) assessments, they brought the building up to code, renovating bathrooms and entrances for handicapped access. Office equipment, such as a computer and photocopier, was

more opportunities young people."

find

New Hope

cover a twelve-step program advertised in the local newspaper. Assuming that she would have to travel to Asheville, Kates was uncertain she could manage the program while caring for a relative at home. New Hope services, she said, have made her recovery possible: "I simply could not have continued to work on my recovery if they had not been here."

Now,

has worked with women's issues all her adult life. Last October, she helped teach a co-dependency workshop with the sisters. Booth is as certain of the need for

they are working to estab-

lish non-profit status.

Hallie Parker

but

moved

grew up

to reach out to

Joy Booth, another board member,

obtained through an anonymous grant for

$5,000.

She is involved in the community as a hospice volunteer, delivers food for Meals on Wheels, serves as a Guardian Ad Litem, and has been a member of the Advisory and Outreach Board of New Hope since it began. She believes this area is fertile ground for the sisters' efforts. "(Sisters) Charlene and Sarah are doing a good job making themselves known in the community," said Parker, "especially in the schools. I hope they

of the Family Violence

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in Burnsville.

in Lenoir,

to Burnsville nine years ago.

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Diocese

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Mona

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mindful of their

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Schools

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Despite the challenges posed by Booth recognizes that it has advantages as well. "They fit in so well," she pointed out, "because they have good hearts. They've given their services freely and they've worked through the local churches." Like Parker, Booth believes the sisters have been well received and that overworked pastors are

fiding in

Dame

their "outsider" status,

Notre

1996

is informed about the issues. "In a county like this, many women fall through the cracks economically," she said," and (Sisters) Charlene and Sarah do quite a bit of free counseling."

the sisters' ministry as she

Photo by PAUL

Safe Place Kates, whose

friends

and acquain-

stay here." In

Burnsville, where everyone

getting out

among

word

this feature

is essential. is

addictions counseling, the co-depen-

cause they're being abused." Sister Sarah's excitement

cen-

tered around the development of profor

women's issues, like establish-

women and organizing in the community to obtain court-ordered counseling for the perpetrators of abuse and their victims. "I don't want to label co-dependency as a women's issue," she explains, "because it

isn't.

Co-dependency cuts

right across

somehow women are the in this area, who are will-

the board. But

ones, at least

ing to identify

and work with

it."

In western North Carolina, Sisters

Charlene and Sarah continue to extend the hands of Christ: hands -that offer

hope, extending healing arms to those in need.

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who

are reticent about seeking help for such problems. "One woman who came to a

group session with many reservations was so surprised at the care, respect and anonymity she received. As more people like her take part, it won't be long before the center will be known." "We have created a safe place here," said Sister Charlene, echoing one of the better known traditions of A.A. anonymity: "Who you see here and what you hear here, when you leave here, let

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Pride Unity Choir

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Rehersals Begin CHARLOTTE — The

1996 Pride Unity Choir begins rehearsals Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Rebound Center, 907

West

& Herald

The Catholic News

1996

Matthew Celebrates

Decade As

Diocesan African-

First

Affairs Ministry

Charlotte Parish

Hosts Sept. Retreat ASHEVILLE

— The

African-

American Ministry Office of the Dio-

First St.

"The Pride Unity Choir performance has proven for the last two years to be a great way to promote racial har-

cese of Charlotte extends an invitation

mony

Marvin Threatt of Lemon Grove, Ca. The focus of the retreat is to create and maintain the loving and just community

"Many Gifts: One Spirit," a Sept. 1314 retreat at the Holiday Inn directed by

we we at

through song. Believing that

can't take this issue for granted,

Community Pride Magazine are pleased from various

to bring people together

that

races and backgrounds for a third time," said the magazine's editor,

The

is $20 per person or $50 per family of three or four. The fee covers

Dee Dixon.

interdenominaunder the direction of Little Rock Zion church choir director Earl Wooten, consists of 100 members and is expected to grow this year. "We're looking for anyone from the community

meals and materials. Lodging

interracial,

252-4000, for hotel reservations. The

$60 per night. For information, call the African Affairs Ministry, (704) 377-6871. Register by Sept. 7.

like to participate," Wooten "You don't have to be a great singer

Rehearsals will take place

Mon-

day nights at 7 p.m. at the Rebound Center. To be a part of this experience or for information, call Laurie Sanders at the Pride Unity Choir hotline, (704) 376-

not in-

retreat rate is

who would

all you need is a belief in our mission and an enthusiasm for the project." Accompanied for the second year by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, the choir will perform Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. in the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $8, $10, and $15. The concert is sponsored by Community Pride Magazine, SouthTrust Bank and McDonald's.

cluded. Contact the Holiday Inn, (704)

AME

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are called to be as Christians.

Cost

tional choir,

says.

(left) and Dick Angle help bury a time capsule containing memorabilia from St. Matthew Church's first 10 years as a Charlotte parish. It will be unearthed in 20 years.

Charlie Bowling

Feed Stadium Fans And City's Poor

—

Msgr. Joseph A. Kerin is pictured holding a portrait of himself which was presented to St. Matthew parish by the artist, Terri Otten. The oil painting will hang in the church to honor its first pastor for his 10 years of service. Photo by

Peter Church To

St.

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CHARLOTTE St. Peter Church, 501 S. Tryon St., located within walking distance just two blocks east of the Carolina Panthers' Ericsson Stadium, will offer food service prior to the Atlanta game Sunday, Sept. 1. All profits will be distributed to help feed the hungry in Charlotte.

CHARLIE BOWLING

The pre-game food concession

8699.

area, called

Employment Opportunities

"Garden of Eaten,"

music beginning

Child Caregivers Child Care Aides needed

indoor and outdoor grounds. Parking

The

p.m. game)

facilities

not available.

sale of concessions on the following

game days:

Oct. 20, Nov. 10 and Dec.

MONASTIC GUEST PROGRAM Within the enclosure of a Trappist-Cistercian community Requirements: Ability to

live the full

monastic schedule

Prayer

Work Community Events Silence

Case Manager -

and refugee resettlement experience, 4 years human service degree and two years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be organized, highly motivated and flexible. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving ability, computer knowledge, written and oral communications skills and a valid driver's license. Proficiency in SerboCroation, Spanish, Vietnameses and/or Somali preferred. Send resume to: Catholic Social Services Refugee Office, 2217 Eastway Dr., Charlotte, NC 28205, Attn: Director.

& Solitude

All lived within the

Community

Cross-cultural

Media Assistant The Diocesan Media Resource Center is seeking to hire a part-time (27.5 hours per week) Media Assistant. The qualified candidate should be a catechist and enjoy working with media and the public. Word processing skills necessary. Sent letter of interest, resume and references to: Office of Telecommunications, Gail Hunt Violette, Director, 1524 East Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28207.

on parish

parish plans to continue the

Month long monastic contemplative experience

School Program August 1 996-June 1 997 at St. Ann, All Saints, St. Patrick, St. Gabriel, Holy Trinity and Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Schools. Hours are 2:45-6 p.m. on regular school days. Salary: $7.00/hour. Send resume or call Ellen Buening for an application: Ms. Ellen Buening, 641 Neill Ridge Rd., Matthews, NC 28105, (704) 844-0277. for After

and

10:30 a.m. (two and

one-half hours prior to

Secretary: The Catholic News & Herald The Catholic News & Herald has an opening for a part-time secretary. Candidate will be computer literate with PC experience in Windows environment, using Word for Windows. Seeking self-starter with good organizational skills. Additional duties include fielding phone calls and filing. Position is 20 hours/ week. Please send resume by Aug. 16 to: Secretary, The Catholic News & Herald, PO Box 37267, Charlotte, NC 28237. Director of Music/Organist Full-time position to build on existing music program for a friendly 900 family parish located 15 miles from Charlotte, NC. Strong organ/keyboard and choral direction skills required. Able to recruit and train choir members, song leaders, cantors and musicians. Desire a person with a background in liturgy, good people and managerial skills, ability to work in a collaborative environment and committed to the spirit of Vatican II. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume to: Search Committee, St. Michael Church, 708 St. Michael's Ln., Gastonia, NC 28052.

will of-

fer barbecue, hot dogs, refreshments

Because of the nature of the Monastic Guest Program, it is available only to men. Our Retreat Program, however, is open to both women

and men for private

No offering

retreats

required

Retreat Program:

Monastic Guest program: Br. John Corrigan, O.C.S.O.

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August

1996

Diocesan News Briefs Sept. 9-15 nature retreat directed by Franciscan Father Thomas Vigliotta and

der Discalced Carmelites sponsored Oct.

Parishioner Carries

Olympic Torch

CHARLOTTE — Jack Spanner, a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, was among 75 North Carolinians chosen as a "community hero" to carry the

Olympic torch when

passed through the state. The father of four, Spanner was chosen on his merits as a "quiet hero." He is a scoutmaster, teen chaperone, soccer coach and swim meet scorer. Spanner attended Rite of Christian Initiation classes last year and formally became a member of

17-20

silent retreat to

open the celebra-

tion for the Centennial of St. Therese is

4813.

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CHARLOTTE

Wednesday, Aug. 14

Nackley, (704) 327-9154.

Foster Families Needed

Anne Mclntyre, (704)

Catholic Social Services needs foster families

Big Brother, Sister Mass The Charlotte CHARLOTTE Catholic High School freshman class is

—

who

are willing to

become

licensed in N.C. to provide care for in-

For information,

fants.

call

Sandra

Sister

Mass and Pizza

CHARLOTTE — Mercy and P/es-

byterian hospitals need volunteers to as-

information.

sist families,

Catholic School Registration

ASHEVILLE

— Asheville Catho-

School has open registration for prek, kindergarten, second, third, fourth and eighth grades. Call Judy Cavallo, principal, at (704) 252-7896 weekdays from 9 a.m. -12 noon.

shop and the intensive care waiting room. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at the hospital.

HENDERSON VILLE — The

1th

in the gift

Final Registration

lic

Symposium Focuses On Aging

and

ASHEVILLE

Day

— The Asheville

new and

Assisi annual

Aug. 24

St.

Francis of

rummage sale is

Saturday,

Formation building. For information, call Carol Reynolds, (704) 754-8145. in the Faith

Vigil

Fiesta '96

—

NEWTON The St. Joseph Church Dance and BBQ Dinner is Saturday, Aug. 1 7 at 6:30 p.m. Music is provided by the band Sugarfoot. A Mariachi band will also perform. The St. Joseph Parish yard sale begins at 7 a.m. Aug. 24 and continues into

the fourth

from 1-3 p.m. Baby-sitting

Sunday each month Matthew Church.

and will be

tration, extra-curricular activities

available. For information, call the

available.

For informa-

Joe and Sandy Farrelly 846-2913.

tion, call

(704)

Franciscan Center Presentation "American GREENSBORO

—

Catholics Swimming in Many Directions," presented by Franciscan Father David Hyman, pastor of St. Mary of the

Angels Church

Holy Name Province, explores the

Church and public ministry directed by Peter McCord. "Christ With Me, Christ Before

the

on the

p.m. or 7:30- 9 p.m.

Center.

Church for

call to

be Christ's companion on

our journey to God directed by Jesuit Father Joseph McGovern. "Spirit Without the Spirits" is a Sept. 20-22 retreat for recovering Alco-

women

A.A. holic For information regarding these P.O.

Box

Mass schedule

at the

House of Prayer,

Hot Springs, N.C. 28743,

(704) 622-7366.

Carmelite Retreat

APEX — The

Secular (Third) Or-

Anne Joseph at

12.

Post-Abortion Support Group H.E.A.R.T. GREENSBORO (Healing & Encouragement for Abortion-Related Trauma) is the Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center post-abortion

—

support group for women who have unresolved feelings and needs regarding their abortion experiences. Groups are free and confidential and meet once a for eight weeks. Meetings will be scheduled according to participants' needs. For information, call Marilyn Hodges at (910) 274-4901.

week

Candles. For Peace

Franciscan

at St.

Joseph Church

at 5:30 p.m.; Sundays at 10 and in Spanish on Sundays at 12:45 p.m. For daily and holy day Mass times, call the church, (704) 464-9207.

Saturdays a.m.;

Marriage Encounter

Weekend

CHARLOTTE— A Marriage Encounter weekend

Sept. 20-22.

To reg-

Tom and Emilie Sandin, (910) 274-4424. For information, call Steven and Peggy Geiger, (704) 845-5081. ister, call

D.C.

— Catho-

Golden Age (CGA), the

largest na-

WASHINGTON,

tional non-profit organization for Catho-

sponsors the annual "Million Candles for Peace" ceremony at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the Feast of the Assumption Aug. 15. The Solemn Liturgy of the Assumption is at 12 noon, with Cardinal James Hickey, Archbishop of Washing-

lic seniors,

The candle ceremony follows. All CGA

ton, as principal celebrant.

lighting

members

are invited.

For information about CGA, write:

CGA National

Headquarters, 430 Perm

Ave., Scranton, Pa. 18503 or call (800)

Living Waters Retreats

MAGGIE VALLEY — "I Lift Up

retreats, contact Jesuit

by Aug.

To register, call (910) 273-2554.

NEWTON — The new weekend

a Sept. 13-15

men of Irish descent to reflect

call Sister

conducted

Catholics Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 12:10-

Summer Masses

—

To attend,

—

Catholic Social Services, (910) 274-5577

lic

House Retreats "Men and HOT SPRINGS Women in Ministry" is a Sept. 6-8 retreat for men that explores the partnerships of men and women in marriage, Jesuit

GREENSBORO

at St.

differing experiences of

retreat for

Mass has been changed to 5:30 p.m. and the first Sunday Mass to 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church.

ter.

Community

Charlotte Cursillo

tee for

Me, Christ Above Me"

New Mass Schedule CHARLOTTE — Saturday

follows.

uniforms, school insurance, van regis-

school, (704) 252-7896.

Sale

by Diocesan Coordiinator for Prison Ministry Bill Matavie for those interested in becoming involved in prison ministry Saturday, Aug. 17, from 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at the Franciscan Cen-

Vietnamese

6-8 p.m. Information on registration,

Diocese of Charlotte CRISM office, is Oct. 1-4 at Kanuga Conference Center. For information, call (704) 251-0428.

— The

at St. Ann Church. LeadSchool is the second and fourth Friday each month at 7 p.m. Ultreya meets the fourth Saturday each month at 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Consolation Church. Leaders' School

will sponsor a training session

ers'

—

in Anderson, S.C. and Chair of the African American Commit-

returning families

other school-related activities

Rummage

7:30 p.m.

day, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m.- 12 noon and

for

Annual National Symposium Ministry With the Aging, co-sponsored by the

LENOIR

Day Mon-

Catholic School Final Registration

annual Di-

ocesan Silver and Gold Anniversary Celebration is Sunday, Oct. 24 at St. John Neumann Church. Contact your parish office by Aug. 23 to be included.

month at 7 p.m.

Ultreya

Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. at Charlotte Catholic High School. Call (704) 543-1127 for

And Gold

Ultreya meets the third Saturday each

Needed

Hospital Volunteers

Social Sunday,

Silver

CHARLOTTE — The

Prison Ministry Training The Greensboro Vicariate Community Life Network

Breakfield at (704) 343-9954.

invited to the annual Big Brother/Big

3833.

mation, call Christine Kiser, (704) 435-

as well as rides and entertainment for

information, call

$235.

To register for these retreats, conLiving Waters Reflection Center, 1420 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, N.C. 28751. For information, call (704) 926-

—

the evening with food, crafts and games,

545-5046.

Agers group of St. Dorothy Church meets the fourth Wednesday each month and welcomes new members. For infor-

50+ Group Meets CHARLOTTE The 50+ Group from St. John Neumann Church meets for a regular meet-

by Blessed Sacrament Father Robert Rosseau and Sisters of Charity Sister Fran Grady. Cost

And Leaders' Schools ASHEVILLE Ultreya meets the

ing and bingo. Bring a bag lunch. For

Cost

retreat with nature directed

Golden Agers Meet The Golden

LINCOLNTON

Ultreya

Donald

Sister Jeanette Stang.

$235. "Drink the Living Water" is a Sept. 19-26 active, interactive, inner-active

tact

second Tuesday each month at St. Eugene Church.

children. For information, call

Dominican is

O.C.D. at the Avila Retreat Center. Cost is $ 1 05 for three days, $ 1 50 for four days (Thursday is optional). To register, send a $15 check payable to OCDS to Sandra Malkovsky, 2131 Eastridge Dr., Apex, N.C. 27502. For information, call (919) 772-2067.

the parish last Easter.

—

directed by Father Keiran Kavannaugh,

Eyes" is an Aug. 25-31 retreat reon the love of God as revealed in Scripture, silence and nature directed by Glenmary Father Jack McNearney and Jesuit Sister Diane Couture. Cost is flecting

$235. "Canticle of the Creatures"

836-5699.

The Catholic News & Herald welcomes parish newsfor the diocesan news briefs.

Good photographs,

preferably

blackand white, also are welcome. Please submit news release and photos at least 10 days before the date of publication.

August

The Catholic News

1996

& Herald

World And National News Briefs had determined

Bishops Decry Clinton Decision

tries

patient for a service believed to be

'Deeply Flawed' Welfare Bill After WASHINGTON (CNS)

—

urging President Clinton to veto the

lat-

reform measure because

est welfare

renders a physician just as morally cul-

pable as

they said

cians, but fails too

that service."

the needs of politi-

many poor children,"

Surpass

Vatican records show there are

—

now more

Catholics in the United States and the Philippines than in Italy.

The most

re-

said Bishop William S. Skylstad of Spo-

cent figures are in the "Statistical Year-

kane, Wash., chairman of the bishops'

book of the Church: 1994." The

Committee on Domestic

countries with the most Catholics are

Policy, in a

five

Mexico

statement issued July 3 1 in Washington

Brazil with about 134 million;

announced his decision. The legislation, which the House approved 328-101 the same day, passed in the Senate Aug. 1 by a vote of 78-21.

with about 89 million; the United States

after Clinton

Doctors Condemn Proposed South African Abortion Law

CAPE TOWN,

South Africa

—A

islation that exists internationally." In

Doctors for Life, based

Durban, condemned the bill for allowing abortions after 14 weeks if there "would be a risk of injury to the woman' physical or mental health." "Every pregnancy poses some risk to the mother's health if it proceeds to term," the state-

ment

The doctors

said.

called for the

right to conscientious objection, saying that

and the Philippines, each with more than 56 million; and Italy, which has 55.6 million Catholics.

Explosion

group of 500 doctors, specialists and medical academics has described South Africa's proposed abortion law as the "most permissive kind of abortion leglate July

Leaders Seek To Build Bridges Between African-American And Hispanic Catholics

Italy In

Number Of Catholics VATICAN CITY (CNS)

bill

"deeply flawed." "This leg-

may meet

when performing

U.S., Philippines

legal immigrants," the U.S. Catholic

islation

wrong

"unfairly targets hungry children and

bishops decried his decision to sign a

that "referring a

medical associations in other coun-

Kills

French Bishop

VATICAN CITY

(CNS)

—

Reli-

gious and political leaders reacted with shock, anger and resolve after a

bomb-

ing, attributed to Islamic revolutionar-

claimed the life of a French bishop in Algeria. Bishop Pierre Lucien Claverie and his chauffeur died Aug. 1 when a remote-controlled electrical charge exploded a gas canister, which had been placed near the porch of his residence in Oran, Algeria. With this incident, Bishop Claverie, 58, became the latest in a string of church workers killed in Algeria since May 1994, and the 40th French citizen killed there since January 1992, when the government annulled elections and sparked a revolution. ies,

CNS

Roberto Pina (right) with Father Clarence Williams talks July 25 in Washington.

spiritual insight.

Brian Casey is a gentle and prayerful

who

man

shares his

expertise on

how

to follow Jesus.

photo by Bob Roller

News

WASHINGTON (CNS) — What started as an encounter between a Hispanic gram to build bridges between the two Catholic minority communities. Since they met in San Antonio in 1993, Precious Blood Father Clarence Williams of Detroit and Roberto Pina of the Mexican American Cultural Center in San Antonio have convened two national dialogues of African- American and Hispanic Catholics. They plan to convene a third conference this

fall in

Rochester, N.Y., and a fourth next

—

year in Los Angeles. Called "Building Bridges in Black and Brown" B4, for short the project aims at developing models for cross-cultural dialogue, under-

—

standing and collaboration from the parish level on up and Hispanic communities.

in the

African-American

Love!"

Good News

John

Ministries of North Carolina

heal your heart.

Schweisthal teaches about

God's desire

September 8-13

gives under-

at the

standing that

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Deacon

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"Come Experience God's This school is truly Catholic and it will be a revelation of

to Catholic

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inspires

you

live the

Gospel.

Al Feneis has the ability to bring the truth of the

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role of forgive-

New

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The Catholic News

& Herald

August

St. St.

Peter Church

1996

Peter Church steeped in the

history of the City of Charlotte, the

worldwide Church and the nation. The oldest Catholic church in the city, it is also one of the oldest churches of any denomination still standing in Charlotte. The growth of the Church here can be traced to the early 19th century.

Father Joseph Stokes, a missionary priest from Savannah, began visits to the area around 1824. A more

permanent Catholic presence began in 1851 when Father Jeremiah J. O'Connell was appointed to the mission territory. After a two-day trip by stagecoach from Charleston, he laid the cornerstone of the first church building.

was

Built in what

then the extreme southern limits of the city, both the land and structure cost about $1,000. Much of the

money was donated by non-Catholics impressed with Father O'Connell' preaching. At the time, there

were scarcely more

than 100 Catholics in

of Charlotte and

its

all

ad-

joining communities. Bishop Ignatius Reynolds of Charleston dedicated St. Peter Church in 1852 on the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.

The new existence was the American

struct-ure's

raising

money for a new church in

1869.

Patrick actually began as a mission of

Mary's Seminary, a day and boarding school* was begun on St. Peter's property. The school was discontinued in 1892 when Sacred Heart Academy in Belmont was established. That same year, Benedictine monks from Belmont Abbey began their service to St. Peter's. The cornerstone of the present church building was laid by Bishop Leo Haid, O.S.B. on Sept. 3,

the mid- 1 930' s and was consecrated by then-Bishop McGuinness of Raleigh in 1939. It was designated as the Cathedral Church for the newly formed Diocese of Charlotte by Pope Paul VI in 1972. The Benedictines remained at St. Peter's until 1960. At that time, priests of the Raleigh, and later, the Charlotte dioceses assumed pastoral responsibilities. In 1986, Jesuits of the Maryland Province were asked to assume the pastorate of St. Peter's, and they continue

In 1888, St.

St. Peter's in

1893. Its Gothic style, including a tinpaneled ceiling, is representative of the late-Victorian architecture in

vogue

the time.

in that role to the present day.

One of the many

The

re-

who

versal of the trend toward "urban flight"

helped build the present structure was Blessed Katharine Drexel (1858-1955), the Philadelphia-born heiress who devoted her life and wealth to the establishment of schools and missions for Native Americans and African-Americans. The founder of an order of sisters whose mission was outreach to those groups made her gift contingent upon a promise to reserve pews in the church for black parishioners. Mother Drexel

and the revitalization of the city center have seen the parish growing again.

benefactors

St. Peter's is a "tithing" parish, with a strong commitment to the poor

and the civic life of the community. Parish programs include St. Peter's

Homes

(a joint effort with St. Peter's Episcopal Church to provide housing for the poor) and outreach work in El

Salvador, India and Burma.

The church is well known for its massive fresco, the work of North Carolina artist Ben Long. Covering the entire rear wall of the sanctuary, the fresco

was beatified in 1988. In 1906 a school was built on the corner of Stonewall and Tryon Streets. The old parish house behind the church then became the first Mercy Hospital serving the city until 1915,

a triptych depicting the

Agony

in the

Garden, the Resurrection and Pente-

when expan-

cost.

A place of quiet beauty in the heart

sion required the hospital to relocate to

of a bustling

Vail Avenue.

viting refuge for prayer

an inand meditation.

city, St. Peter's is

Charlotte's cathedral church of St.

St.

Peter

507 South Tryon (704) 332-2901

St.,

Charlotte,

NC 28202

372-6808

affected by Civil

Vicariate: Charlotte

War,

when:

Pastor:

• an explosion at a nearby munitions factory cracked one of the church

Rev.

munitions that had been stockpiled nearby after the war were exploded, damaging the foundation of the church. Parishioners began •

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Monday

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Matthew Offers Training Bereavement Ministry

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CHARLOTTE A four-week bereavement ministry training semi-

starts!

nar designed to enable participants to understand the grief process is being

RENEW THE ROMANCE

offered Thursdays during September

from 7-9:30 p.m. at St. Matthew Church in the Parish Center family room. The seminar is not a support

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

group for the bereaved, but rather

Weekends

training sessions for those interested in ministering to the

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of parishioners: 1,581

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St.

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Mass schedule: Sat.: 5:30 p.m.; Sun.: 9 and 11:00 a.m.; 5:00 p.m.

walls;

—

James

Sept 20-22, Charlotte

Nov 8-10,

Hickory

needs of the be-

reaved. Sessions are facilitated by

Mercy

Sister Therese Galligan

and

reg-

Dr. Micki Lukse. Cost For more information, call Tom & Emilie Sandin 910-274-4424

ister call

$5.

(704) 543-7677 by Sept.