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Serving Catholics in Western North Carolina in the Diocese of Charlotte

Number

7

14

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December

5,

1997

Aquinas-Luther Conference Brings Christians Together By

KATHY SCHMUGGE

ing the Bible's authority. Bishop

Correspondent Four of the country's leading Catholic and Lutheran theologians and authors convened at LenoirRhyne College Nov. 16-18 to share a mutual passion for Holy Scripture at the Fifth Annual Aquinas-Luther Conference. Titled "On the Authority of the Bible," the event was sponsored by the college's Center of Theology.

The conference began with worship at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. Rev. Dr. James R. Crumley Jr., retired bishop of the Lutheran Church in America and a pioneer in the ecumenical dialogue with Roman Catholics, delivered the keynote

HICKORY

—

address.

Addressing the misunderstanding between Catholics and Lutherans regard-

Crumley

showed how often Martin Luther and Thomas Aquinas icons of their prospective faiths

—

—

actually agreed

on the

He also cautioned about the "wide-

topic.

spread ignorance of the Scriptures" and

how

its

by the

authority has been undermined false

assumption that "an indi-

vidual can choose both passages and their

These problems and othhave had catastrophic effects on all Bishop Crumley said.

"Among Lutherans, we are aware of the difficulties caused by our inability to teach authoritatively as a church," he added, hoping in the future for a way that Catholics and Lutherans could form a relationship that "would express magisinterpretation." ers

faiths.

terial

mutuality."

See Conference, page 2

Key To Spreading Gospel, Pope Tells 'Citizen Love

is

IVIissionaries' in

By CINDY WOODEN VATICAN CITY (CNS) Sending

—

more than 13,000 priests, religious and lay people to knock on doors throughout Rome and invite people to church. Pope Joan and Greg Obi and their 2-year-old daughter Stephanie, immigrants from a candle at their home in Silver Spring, Md., to mark the start of Advent. candle is lit for each week of Advent in anticipation of the Christmas feast.

Nigeria, light

A new

John Paul

II

said love

is

the

key to spread-

ing the Gospel.

"Have

a strong love for the people

Synod's Small Groups

and families you meet," the pope told the

Emphasize

first

By

make them aware of their

—

VATICAN CITY (CNS) While the Synod of Bishops for America have dozens of religious and

members of

social concerns, they agreed the final

the

synod must emphasize

ties to

responsibili-

care for the poor and to

work

mid-term report did not pay enough attention to indigenous and African-

American communities and

church's obligation to work with them

Dec.

2.

The group reports unanimously personal encounter with Jesus Christ as the starting point for strengthening the

church and for motivating

its

work in

the

world.

All agreed on the need to improve

religious education programs to lead

people to Christ, to strengthen their bonds with the universal church and to

to the

and equality.

Several groups specifically rejected calls by individual synod members for a Pan-American bishops' council or other new structure promoting cooperation among the bishops of the Caribbean, North, South and Central America.

Most of the groups also noticed that few of the synod speakers had mentioned for justice

the

Holy

Spirit;

The door-to-door campaign of plaining

faith in Jesus Christ.

called for a focus on the importance of a

in St. Peter's Basilica.

for

also agreed that the synod's

After hours of discussion in small groups, participants shared their initial reflections with the general assembly

officially re-

Sunday of Advent.

"People need love, understanding and forgiveness," he said during the Mass

justice in the world.

They

who

ceived their commissions Nov. 30, the

Faith in Christ

CINDY WOODEN

outcome of

"citizen missionaries"

they called for special

attention to the Spirit's continuing pres-

preparation for the year 2000. Earlier, volunteers delivered copies of the Gospel of Mark to

homes throughout the city.

The Nov. 30 Mass was celebrated at Synod of Bishops for America, which included calls for simithe midpoint of the

lar

evangelization efforts in the Carib-

bean, North, South and Central America.

The pope

told the missionaries to

approach their task like St. Paul did, telling people they come with personal weaknesses and fear to announce salvation in Jesus Christ.

"This simplicity in proclamation, for the persons you encounter, is the true strength of your

accompanied by love

See Synod, page 2

ex-

who Jesus is and inviting people

Mass at their local parish is the second stage of the Diocese of Rome's to

Rome

missionary service," he said.

When people are exposed to so many "persuasive and captivating human messages" like they are today, he said, "the Gospel, with just a superficial glance, perhaps can appear weak and poor."

However, he said, "in reality it is the most powerful and effective word that one can pronounce because it penetrates hearts and, thanks to the mysterious action of the Holy Spirit, it opens the way to conversion and an encounter with

God." Pope John Paul told the youth and young adult missionaries that their outreach to their peers was an absolutely essential part of the missionary project.

"Become actors in the most beautiand exciting adventure worth spendlife for: that of announcing Christ and his Gospel. With your gifts and talents, placed at the disposition of the Lord, you can and must contribute to the work of salvation in your beloved city," the pope said.

The pope told Roman priests that they, too, have a special role in the misful

ing one's

sionary outreach.

"With the love and concern of the

Good Shepherd, go out in search of those who have distanced themselves and are awaiting a gesture or a word from you so they can rediscover the love of God

and his forgiveness," Pope John Paul said.

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Aquinas-Luther Conference,

from page

Synod,

1

chairman of the Department of Religion and Biblical Literature at Smith College in Massachusetts, who also serves on the Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue Committee of New England, offered the opinion that contemporary Lutheranism is in "crisis with regards to the moral life of the Christian," partly because of "selfauthority that argues that the only

ing of a text

is

what

it

mean-

says to me....

"

Another pioneer

ecumenical dialogue, the Most Reverend John F. Donoghue, Archbishop of Atlanta, former bishop of Charlotte, delivered the banquet address.

Focusing on grace and mercy, Archbishop Donoghue walked through the lives of Luther and Aquinas and showed how they both were powerfiiUy influenced by God's Word. He further stated the

in the

Church

apostolic exhortation.

The mixed Italian-Spanish group asked the pope for, among other things, "a document which is more lively and

Catholics and Lutherans throughout the centuries. In recent years, he has seen a broadening of views from Lutherans on "Sola Scriptura" and growing mutual

same Word binds

all

Christians. "I

II

Institute for Studies

it

on Marriage and

Family. "His breath perpetually animates it.

The

Scripture

is

'made

miracle of the Holy Spirit' ture can serve as a

.

norm

fruitful .

.

by a

thus, Scrip-

as well as a

light."

Father Joseph Augustine Di Noia, executive director of the Secretariat for

believe the Truth will only impel us into

Doctrine and Pastoral Practices for the

one another's company,

no other

National Conference of Catholic Bish-

defense against

ops (NCCB), editor of The Thomist, and a professor at the John Paul II Institute, showed how the authority of the Bible and its proper interpretations are critical for understanding the sacraments.

In the past, sacramental theology has been a source of contention for some Lutherans and Catholics, but Father Di Noia's approach defines how the sacra-

reason than a

common

if for

the tides of evil that hold

sway

in the

world," he said.

The two days of lectures pointed

to

a pair of recurring themes: the relation-

ship between sacred Scripture, sacred

and the magisterium; and the need for a central teaching authority for

tradition

Christians.

In his presentation. Father Francis

Martin challenged and stimulated those searching for the way God communicates through doctrine and Scripture.

"Scripture is not only divinely guaranteed,

it

is

divinely true.

The

or

dressed

instituted

how the

by

Christ.

Scriptures

He

ad-

must be read

with a "God's-eye view," taking in account God's intent and plan for all people to

be

in

union with the Trinity.

P. Donfried,

desire for Christian unity.

According to Braaten, unity will be necessary in overcoming the present crisis with authority as a whole, be it the magisterium or the Bible.

The summary, presented by Dr. Larry Yoder, professor of religion and director of the Lineberger Center for

Cultural and Educational

Renewal

practical than theoretical or doctrinal."

Like several other groups, the combined Italian-Spanish group said the synod's general discussion and its midterm report did not put enough emphasis on the liturgy and the Eucharist as privileged opportunities for meeting Christ.

Groups identified only as Spanishand English-A called for clear guidance on how the Christian message should be presented in the modem world.

"This proclamation must be festive, attractive and convincing," especially when addressed to young people, the Spanish group said.

C

"The pastoral challenge we face across our hemisphere

our faith in a

is

speakers said.

at

All the groups agreed on the need to

Lenoir Rhyne College, highlighted the conference's critical points.

Comparing this conference to the one he attended in 1995, Father Di Noia saw a greater convergence and was struck by the courage demonstrated by the panel while addressing "the tough issues." In unison the speakers proclaimed the importance of the Bible and how its proper interpretation is a key to the realization of the goal of Christian

underline the importance of the family,

unity as Jesus prescribed.

life.

both for the church and for society.

One of the English-language groups asked that the discussion explain the specific vocations of fatherhood and motherhood.

Another group said against

human

life

— —

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Calls each of us in a variety of ways. feels

please write or call to find

serving in the Diocese of Charlotte.

For

more

information:

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Maggie Valley, NC 28751 704-926-0106

Rector: The Vety Reveretul Paul Gary

Parochial Vicar: Reverend Waller Ray Williams

1621 Dilworth Road Ease

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modem

threats

especially abor-

and euthanasia are so serious that they should be treated separately fi"om a final document's discussion of family tion

of Vrkstl^oodl

someone you know

the sharing of

way that captures the inter-

and attention of this generation, living as we do in an increasingly secular and materialistic world," the English

est

In his talk. Dr. Karl

Spirit did

T^in^ing God

ments were

to adopt; and one group Pope John Paul II on the

to navi-

cred Scripture in the Pontifical John Paul

as

synod

offered tips to

have "sufficient stabihty

and tradition have been viewed by

it,"

is,

Some offered a critique of the synod's mid-term report; others began rough drafts of propositions they would cussions.

apostolic tradition, the Lutheran

said the professor of Sa-

tained in

he

a different approach to their initial dis-

like the

were, con-

it;

church and in indi-

Each of the 12 working groups took

tone he should use in his post-synodal

Donfried said. During the panel discussion, he added, "I would accept the bishop of Rome as the shepherd of Christians.... There is an enormous logic in having a center in the Catholic Church."

The executive director of the Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology and professor of Systematic Theology at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Dr. Carl E. Braaten, gave his historical account of how sacred Scripture

not only dictate

in the

viduals.

Without central authority to discount erroneous claims often influenced by

gate the shark-infested waters ahead,"

Photo By Kathy Schmugge

ence and work

1

public opinion instead of Scripture and will not

Archbishop John F. Donoghue of Atlanta delivers the banquet address at the recent Luther-Aquinas Conference. Also shown are Bishop William G. Curlin of the Diocese of Charlotte and Bishop Leonard Bolick of the N.C. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

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Diocese of Charlotte P.O. Box 36776 Charlotte, N.C.

28236 (704) 370-6289

November Mountains '97 shares a moment during the annual catechetical event sponsored by the diocesan Office of Faith Formation. The spiritual and educational gathering featured presentations on church teachings, small group discussion and time for reflection. Mercy Sister Mary Hugh Mauldin, director of the McAuley Center and a catechetical veteran, was the principal facilitator. Pictured from left are Chuck Taft, Bea Lamb, Richard Wolf, Sister Mary Hugh, Diane Welter, Muriel Grable, Rosie Spencer-Pacmisano, Mary Ann Wharton and Barbara Carter.

The planning team for

Bisllop Curlin Offers Advent Reflections

On Eternal Word Television Network — Among on of holiday BIRMINGHAM, the variety

Ala.

this

fare

Christmas season, parishioners of the Charlotte Diocese can tune in to a

Bishop William G. Curlin is featured on the Eternal Word Television Network in a four-part series on spirituality and prayer during the Sundays of Advent. Taped at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., the sessions offer ways to spiritually prepare for Christmas.

EWTN Dec.

1. Subsequent sessions will air Dec. 7, 14 and and 7 p:m. eastern time.

EWTN is the largest religious cable network transmitting Catholic programming 24 hours a day to more than 55 million homes in 38 countries and territories on approximately 1,500 cable systems. Founded in August of 1981, EWTN has expanded to include shortwave, FM and radio, Internet services and a daily

Part one aired 1 1

on

Dear Friends

in

Christ:

This year, the appeal for the 1 997 Retirement Fund for Religious will be on the weekend of December 1 3-1 4 in all parishes of the Diocese, and once again, we need your generous support.

The Retirement Fund

for Religious is the most successful appeal in the history of the Catholic Church in the U.S. It provides tremendous support to religious institutes as they care for their elderly and infirm members brothers, sisters and priests who have given us a lifetime of service in our schools, hospitals, churches, and in countless other ministries within our communities. Many of those who benefited from the years of service given by our retired religious are unaware that most religious congregations in our country today face a financial crisis a crisis brought about by the decline of wage-earning members of religious communities and the increase in the cost of living and in health care.

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Together, we can take pride in the success of this appeal for religious; it shows our appreciation for their lifetime of service to us.

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With appreciation for your generosity and wishing you and yours the blessings of Advent, am I

Sincerely

in Christ,

service.

Basketball Tournament to Benefit Holy Angels By

JIMMY ROSTAR

Ticket prices are $4 per day or $6 for both

Staff Writer

CHARLOTTE — Okay, basketball fans.

March Madness

is

a long

way

off,

but you can take in holiday hoops and

some angels at a high school tournament later this month.

The Seventh Annual Holy Angels Basketball Tournament is Dec. 29 and 30 at Charlotte Catholic High School and pits boys and girls teams from CCHS against teams from Providence Day, Sun Valley and Piedmont high schools.

benefit

Games

begin

at 2

days for adults; $3 per day or $5 for both days for high school students; and $2 per day for middle and elementary school

Very Rev. Mauricio W. West, V.G. Chancellor

students.

All proceeds benefit Holy Angels, Inc., a residential center in

Belmont pro1123 South Church Street, Charlotte,

viding services and programs for chil-

and other disabilities. The institution is a sponsored ministry of the North Carolina regional community of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.

Remember

mm

p.m. both days.

In Yours.

Readings for the week of December 7 -

Sunday

Baruch 5:1-9

NC 28203

dren and adults with mental retardation

Wednesday

13,

1997 Isaiah 40:25-31

Matthew 11:28-30

Philippians 1:4-6,8-11

Y

"A valid Will stands as a continuing expression of our

concern for loved ones, as well as an ongoing commit-

ment to the Church and community in which we

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:

Luke 3:1-6

Thursday

Monday

Tuesday

Matthew 11:11-15

Genesis 3:9-15,20 Ephesians 1:3-6,11-12

Luke 1:26-38

Isaiah 41:13-20

Friday

Zechariah 2:14-17 Luke 2:27-35

Isaiah 40:1-11

Matthew 18:12-14

Saturday

Sirach 48:1-4,9-11

Matthew 17:10-13

the live!'

"I leave to the

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 to make a Will that works, contact Jim Kelley, Diocese of Charlotte, Office of Development, 1123 South Churcli St., Charlotte, NC 28203, (704) 370-3301

its

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The Pope Speaks

CPro^Sife Corner

Pope John Paul II

Pope

Calls Christians to Contemplate

Incarnation of Christ DECEMBER

8th National Night of Prayer for Life Eucharistic Adoration Asking God's Help and Forgiveness For the Unborn Lost To Abortion: Participating Parishes

Holy Family, Clemmons St. Mary, Greensboro Our Lady of the Annunciation, Albemarle St. Pius X, Greensboro William,

St.

Murphy

Therese, Mooresville

St.

Sacred Heart, Salisbury Basilica of St. Lawrence, Asheville St. Joseph, Asheboro St. St. St.

Gabriel, Charlotte

Thomas Aquinas, Charlotte Margaret Mary, Swannanoa Stephen, Elkin

St. St.

John Baptist de LaSalle, N. Wilkesboro St. Paul the Apostle, Greensboro

phcopal Galencfar

VATICAN CITY (CNS)

— Here

ofPope John Paul lis remarks general audience Nov. 26.

in

the Vatican text

is

English at his weekly

CiiirliiiL

will

group Dear brothers and

sisters,

Continuing our catechesis on the great jubilee of the year 2000, we meditate today on the opening words of St. John's Gospel: "In the beginning was the Word."

St. John is speaking of the divine pre-existence of Jesus.

It is because of this pre-existence that Jesus can use the divine name "I am": "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am" (Jn 8:58). This name indicates the fullness of being, not subject to any kind of becoming. When Jesus uses the name "I am," he is saying that eternity has entered time, and therefore his words and actions have a value that will never pass away.

As we approach the jubilee, we are called to enter more deeply into the mystery of the Word made flesh.

Through the Incarnation, the Word has brought about a new creation, for he has communicated divine life to human existence. Because of this mystery, history has a direction and a meaning. As we move through time we find our greatest reassurance in Christ's words: "Behold, I am with you always, to the close of the age."

Thus the jubilee is a celebration of the divine presence of Jesus among us today, just as he was present among

warmly

I

visitors,

take part in

tlie

followimLg events j

December 11 a.m.

St.

Patrick Cathedral

Charlotte

Catholic Heritage Society

Mass

& Reception

Charlotte

December 14 11 a.m.

Mass St.

Patrick Cathedral

Charlotte

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Vatican Confirms

Saddam Hussein

confirmed Saddam Hussein wrote to Pope John thank him for speaking out on behalf of the

that Iraqi President

Paul

II

to

country's civilian population. The Iraqi president's ter

came during

weapons inspectors out of the country and then allowed them back, under certain conditions. The pope, speaking as the United States beefed up its forces in the region in mid-November, warned against new fighting and urged leaders to solve the problem through dialogue. He made a particular appeal on behalf of Iraqi civilians, who have suffered under a seven-year trade embargo imposed by the U.N. Security Council. The embargo is opposed by the Vatican on humanitarian grounds. In his letter to the Saddam Hussein thanked the pope for his 'constant interest in the sufferings of the Iraqi people,' a Vatican source said.

T.

Gignac,

A New Exodus S.J.

of Handel's "Messiah", "Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God," is used to express the

:4-6, 8-

1 1 ),

a relatively early

of Paul that centers markedly on the theme of

Christ's second coming. Today's section

is

Paul's in-

troductory prayer for the Philippian Christians. His

prayer

is

joyful because of their partnership in the

Gospel and

knowledge, and discernment, all ordered to moral wholesomeness for the day of judgment, when Christ was expected to come their

growth

let-

a recent flare-up of tensions in the re-

gion, after Iraq ordered U.S.

of the Roman emperors Vespasian and Titus, who once again conquered Jerusalem.

Reflecting on scenes from the Babylonian exile, the author promises an ultimate restoration of Jerusalem to the Jews of his day dispersed through the Roman Empire. But the Jerusalem he promises is a proverbial one, the City of God. In today's selection, the author asks and responds to a series of rhetorical questions addressed to them. Do they, he says, exiles all, want to live in peace? Then let them practice justice.

Do they want to be crowned with glory? Then let them be faithful to God. For God alone can reconcile all humanity and gather his people into the new city, where light and joy will shine brilliantly.

The second reading is from the first chapter of the ( 1

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Christ.

The first reading is taken from the little-known book of Baruch (5:1-9) that now constitutes part of the Catholic Old Testament but was actually written about A.D. 70. It deals with the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians six centuries earlier. The Babylonian kings Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar are used as symbols

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of Advent:

Rev. Francis

Mass

representing the Catholic schools of Denmark, and the pilgrims from Malaysia and the Philippines. Upon all of you I cordially invoke the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus.

pontiff,

and especially the young people of the American greet the English-speaking pilgrims

Second Sunday

7

Drill

Team, the students from Australia and Sweden, the

his disciples 2,000 years ago.

Bisliop William G,

AU-Star Dance and

in love,

again.

The Gospel reading comes from ning of the story of Jesus' public

the very begin-

life in

the Gospel

salvation.

The quotation from Book of

chapter 40 of the

Isaiah, familiar to us

from

the opening tenor recitative

Christian conviction that in Jesus

new exodus

An

God brought about a

for his people Israel.

unidentified speaker cries out in the heavenly

council, "Prepare ye the in the desert a

highway

way of the Lord; make straight for our God!" God himself is

pictured leading the people across the desert in this

new exodus and

the speaker imagines that every val-

and every mountain and hill made saw in this lyrical description a deeper meaning: that in the person of Jesus all peoples, not just Israel, have a new exodus and liberation, not from a hostile political power but from slavery to sin; and so they repunctuated this verse to have the voice cry out in the desert in order to apply the voice to John ley shall be filled

low. Early Christians

the Baptist.

two weeks of Advent give us some time our hearts and minds in a suitable way for at Christmas. May we all be motivated to seek to experience in our personal encounter with Christ that liberation, that freedom from selfishness and sin, that peace and joy which has been promised to all who believe in him and commit themselves These

last

to prepare

the

coming of Christ

according to Luke (3:1-6). The author adopts the story of the preaching of John the Baptist found in Mark, expands it, and changes it to situate the story of Jesus

to values that

amid events of Palestinian and Roman history, to cast the call of John the Baptist in the form of an Old Testament prophetic call, and to present his particular

chairperson of the Department of Biblical Studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington,

he taught.

Jesuit Father Francis

D.C

T.

Gignac

is

a professor and

The Catholic News

Decembers, 1997

Light

One Candle

Father Thomas In

The Nick Of Time

Every Orthodox Christian family immediately recognizes the icon of Saint Nicholas. In his richly adorned stole of

black and white crosses, and with his

left

hand extended in blessing and the other holding a book of the Gospels, Nicholas proclaims his ministry and his message:

how

But

did this bishop of Myra in

Lycia (the present day Turkey) who died around 350 AD become the prototype for the jolly,

fat,

apple-cheeked, red-suited

character millions of children

know

in-

stantly as Santa Claus?

The question curiosity.

I

is

just idle

believe our children need to

if they are

ever to understand the

richness of our traditions.

The same

holds true for grown-ups.

key

So even though the trip from Turto America has several stops and

detours,

it

is

important to have an an-

swer for the inevitable question every

of

Nicho-

Santa Claus?" The answer is a resounding "Yes!* because there really was a St. Nicholas, a.k.a. St. Nick.

las for

good

Bishop Nicholas became known for even though he keep his actions secret. For example, he once stopped a father from

who have not been so nice.

And what about those

his unstinting generosity, tried to

by providing dowries so that each of them could marry. He did this in the night by tossing a sack full of coins tion

window

through a

down

or, in

some

versions,

the chimney. Start to see the pic-

was

It

this

kind of selflessness and

secrecy in giving that inspired the idea

of Santa leaving

The

know the fiiUer and deeper sources of our legends

McSweeney

late versions

ture?

more than

J.

Susie and Billy asks: "Is there really a

selling his three daughters into prostitu-

Christ.

earliest

gifts for children.

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men were

baked in the shape of a bishop. In northem European countries, on the sixth of December, St. Nick still appears as a chocolate figurine wrapped in aluminum foil imprinted with miter, stole and alb.

In Austria, local marketplaces teem with children and adults buying these choco-

ance.

So when you see the

during the year, or the

merry white-bearded fellow on his throne in North Pole scenes in your local mall and department stores, it would be terrific if you shared a bit of the original Saint Nick with- your little ones. Tell them about the saint who had compassion for people in trouble and gave in secret lest anyone be embarrassed. And, maybe, the true spirit of Christmas might spark the'rhiagination and generosity of the child in each of us, in just the Nick

villainous little

St.

who have been

those

"Krampus"

(a

red devil) for those

candy canes which hang on our Christmas trees and wreaths, and peek out of stockings hang-

The

ing on the fireplace?

St.

original

was

Nicholas' staff or crosier, the sym-

bol of a bishop

who

the shepherd of

is

his flock or diocese.

During the Reformation in the 16th century, poor St. Nick's popularity waned. The celebrations of Christmas had become raucous and distracting in some places, and several countries banished such "fi-ivolous" customs. Eventually different versions of the saintly Nicholas .0 Father Christmas, Pere Noel, Papa Noel and Santa Claus (which comes from our early Dutch settlers as

—

"Sinter Klaas")

— made

their appear-

of time.

For a free copy of the Christopher "Faith in your Family " write The Christophers, 12 East 48th Street,

News Note to

New

York,

NY 10017.

Father Thomas J. McSweeney rector of The Christophers.

is

di-

The Bottom Line Antoinette Bosco

Priest Who Is a Hero I have just received a new book that remarkably had its origins in a column I wrote back in 1 99 1 It is "A Shepherd in Combat Boots," the story of Chaplain Emil Kapaun, a brave and Christlike priest who died May 21, 1951, at age 35 as a prisoner of war in the Korean con-

A

.

flict.

A

of coincidences led to the writing of this book. It began with a phone call I received in May 1991 from Doris Kalinowski, a retired nurse from Torrington, Conn. She told me that 37 years earlier she had read an account of this great priest and had longingly looked series

over the years for stories about him. They

were almost non-existent.

She said she personally had researched his story of heroism on the battlefield and in the prison camp and

know

Maher was

would write a column about Father Kapaun for the 40th

Father Kapaun's story.

anniversary of his death.

contacted me, and

had in my younger years read about Father Kapaun, who literally gave up his

touch with Kalinowski.

From there he went on his own, doing incredibly detailed research about this

wanted

to

if

I

I

wounded in a horrible. lice-filled camp in North Ko-

attend the

life to

freezing,

I

put

by

ably could have escaped be-

He

ing a prisoner of war, but he

him

felt

God

own body

in his

He

is

a

cumstances.

legend for giving hope and strength to so many imprisoned soldiers, ignoring the

would pay

be used by

particularly in difficult cir-

Pilsen, Kan.,

price he

to

for the others.

marvelous example of what a human being should be,

farm boy from who became a

a

He elected to al-

needed.

low himself

in

man,

By coincidence, William L. Maher, lawyer from Brookville, N.Y., happened to read my column in his diocesan paper. As he explains, "In January of that year I had a bypass operation. I thought I'd have to slow down my work, but I still wanted to do something fulfilling. I had experience as a newspaper reporter and I felt I wanted to write about a 20thcentury person who could be a hero-figure to others. I wanted to interview contemporaries who had known someone who could maybe be a saint." a

intrigued

in

order to save others.

"I've written his story to inspire oth-

— young people We need one — also very ers

like

a carefully

documented biography of Father Kapaun.

"A Shepherd in Combat Boots," (Burd Street Press) tells the inspiring story of this man's journey to

Just released,

death as he selflessly put the needs of

grandchil-

human now and

a

Maher proceeded to write

my

heroes, and he really

dren.

one.

is

He

smoked, had a drink then, and was rough in his language, like the men he served with. But he was a tremendous leader, trying to do what Christ would do."

Before he died, knowing his time had

others before his own.

See Bosco, page 9

Maher told me, "Father Kapaun prob-

Family Reflections Andrew Keeping a family on ing to Stephen

Covey

track, accord-

in his

book, "The

7 Habits of Highly Effective Families"

(Golden Books, 1997), airplane.

It

is

like flying

an

requires a clear vision of your

other.

We

must stay

with synchronicity.

in

the sky

has a different

One may have to call out directions to the other. If we disagree about a particular

wisdom.

portant,

we

actually can't see our ulti-

mate destination. Our immediate goals are to get to the next bend in the river.

Never are we going in a straight line; we're always adjusting; and we work in tandem, otherwise we'll wind up going in circles or drifting into the

bank.

We bring different talents to the task of canoeing. Though one may be physically stronger, he cannot over power the

fianc-

one must defer to the other's If it doesn't work out, we quickly try the other's idea. Competitiveness works against us. Working together, even when one doubts the strategy to be the best, is key. We need to trust that both are doing our best.

After a while it seems easy. Then a strategy,

shift in the

course.

wind takes us

We

slightly off-

then adjust (sometimes

clumsily) to get back on course.

Some-

times we need to act very quickly to avoid a major problem. It's not always easy to get back to our rhythm.

times the wind

also important that

and sky

not get so focused on

we

in the rear

Our experiences as a married couple are more like paddling a canoe on a winding river. Though a clear vision is im-

will the plane be exactly

Lyke

It's

we

person

and a compass. on course. There will always be need for adjustments to go in the right direcfion.

Never

Terri

view of the river. It may be their job to keep us from crashing into a rock. The ter

tion than the person in the front.

destination, a flight plan

&

tune and stroke

One may have a bet-

getting to the next

don't enjoy the river,

and sun, the topography, and each other.

Sometimes it's good low the river current

do the work and

We It's

Staying on track in a marriage as in a is

not a lone effort.

in

our faces

is

to

grow

full relationship

just drift.

family

is

stormy. All the

into a with God. do it with and through each other. not always a picnic. But it's always

destination

to alto

is

more reason to savor the times when the river is calm and the sun is shining. Our

bend that

an adventure!

We both take

responsibility for apologizing, celebrating, encouraging, challenging,

and

reju-

venating each other.

We get to one bend; we go to another; we have developed a confidence that no matter what happens, as long as we work together, we'll get to our destination.

Marriage and family life is the most difficult, the most rewarding, and the most life-giving endeavor for us. Somethen another. After a while

Family Reflections is a biweekly journal on the theology offamily life as seen by Andrew and Terri Lyke. It is a regular feature in Catholic diocesan newspapers nation wide. Your comments and personal reflections are appreciated.

See our web site: http:// members, aol. com/lyke2lyke@aol. com/ fmrflctn.html.

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6 The Catholic

News

& Herald

Decembers, 1997

Diocese Hosts Dialogue Of Catechetical Leaders By

KATHY SCHMUGGE

—

the diocese.

Bishop

Curlin

encouraged

catechetical leaders, offering

— such

classes

Correspondent HICKORY On Nov. 19, parish catechetical leaders from the Diocese of Charlotte met with Dr. Cris Villapando, diocesan director of faith formation. Father James Hawker, vicar of education, and Bishop William G. Curlin at the Catholic Conference Center for the "Annual Dialogue of Parish Catechetical Leaders" gathering to pray, talk and share with one another. Part of the agenda was also exploring innovative ways to minister to the religious educatiypal needs of the growing number of families within

them direc-

of passing on the faith.

"Don't rely just on your skill, but in your trust that Jesus is in your life," he said.

The bishop recalled his own instruction as a child. "I did not go to formal tion in their task

Dignity Affordahility

a thing did not exist

—

Church

in Charlotte high-

when my mother came back from the communion rail during Mass, I saw a transformation," he said. "That was my

lighted a program used in Los Angeles called "Fam-

catechism."

Intergenerational Religious Education." She

but

Dr. Villapando said

it

was of prime

Centered

ily

importance that the chief catechist of the

became

diocese shares ideas and concerns on a

In addition to conversing with Bishop Curlin, the catechetical leaders listened to presentations on possible al-

concept when, as a catechist in her California parish, she noticed a growing apathy from students in her faith formation classes. She became

ternatives to the conventional faith for-

discouraged that their par-

mation classroom model. Sister of St. Joseph Jeanne Morgan, director of faith formation at St. Leo Church in WinstonSalem, discussed "New Paradigms for Ministry to Families" as outlined from a

ents offered

regular basis with parish catechetical leaders.

catechetical conference she attended.

on "paradigm" for education to implement this type of family-based program, such as moving from a parish-centered faith formation to a household-centered one, and changing from a school-year program to one that Sister Jeanne offered suggestions

how to

shift the existing

follows the liturgical calendar.

Janet Garbison of

Simplicity

Matthew

St.

interested in this

little

as well. "I felt

ning

my

I

support

was

spin-

Piioto

by Kattiy Schmugge

Father Joseph Kelleher of Our Lady of the Rosary. in Lexington chats with Sister Jeanne Morgan.

Church

wheels for other

people's kids, and

my own children were

being shortchanged," she said.

The intergenerational program worked well for her family, but Garbison admitted that it may not be for everyone. She said that it took great commitment from the families involved, but the outcome was worth the effort.

Seeking new ways to accommodate their varying needs, several parishes in the diocese are also currently using alternative models of education somewhat similar to those discussed. Fran Hehn of St. Mark Parish in Huntersville has al-

ready begun a type of family approach to faith formation called Family Religious Educational Development (FRED).

It

differs

from the intergenerational pro-

gram described by Garbison because struction to children, youth

and

adults,

using age-appropriate material. Presently, they have approximately eight families per group, and the parents must attend monthly organizational meetings to plan for the following three weeks' activities/lessons.

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The Foundation Of

The Roman CathoHc Diocese Of Charlotte

The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Dioc of Charlotte to

is

a nonprofit corporation,

estahli

provide endowments for the Diocese of

Charlotte

and

its

parishes, schools, agencies

organizations.

The Foundation encourages

Catholics to be

good stewards through

and

gifts

of assets, provides for the investment of those assets,

and distributes

the

income

principal remains untouched. the Foundation are stability

a means

to recipients.

The

Endowments through

to greater financial

and growth for our diocese and

its entities.

Foundation of the

2

Roman

It is

very gratifying

sharing their time, talent and treasure with the Foundation.

Foundation of the

have set a legacy for others

Roman

to follow. I

Catholic

beginning three years ago. Through the

who

directors

established

endowments for

their respective parishes,

to all those

who have

helped make the Foundation so successful I am particularly grateful to the individuals, living

who have

established

endowments

in the

Foundation to

behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I

this

and Catholic

Foundation

to

like to

Church);

Our Lady of

the

to face the future.

and 15.6%

elect to receive

In this year's report,

number of endowments

individual

38%, from 24

Salisbury

to

33

who

a

We

St.

Benedict Catholic Church; Gabriel Catholic Church;

St.

Michael Catholic Church;

for distribution to the various endowments.

St.

Philip the Apostle Catholic

recipients

story of one of our ministries

an endowment. We hope these

in

who

stories will

do the same.

Our first three years have been good ones. Everyone on the

board is committed

to

expanding our current

endowments and building new endowments future of our diocese, parishes, schools

significant

St.

it.

included a story of an

endowment for his parish

established an

and a

ministries to

return of

the previous two years.

we have

encourage other individuals, pastors, pastoral councils and

30, 1997, after generating

numbers represent a

Curlin, Bishop of Charlotte

decision will present greater benefits to them in future years.

additions increase our

end of the fiscal year were

at the

in the Lord,

Their principle amount will continue growing, giving them

19.7% for the year ending June

believe those

Church

more income when they

amount of $2,556,242. Invested assets generated a

Mercy Catholic Church;

what we do today with

Church. Those

$3,752,792, an increase of 47% over the previous year's

return of 16.5%

that

de Paul Catholic

Our Lady of the Highways Our Lady of

Devotedly yours

Most Reverend William G.

Assumption Catholic Church;

Catholic Church;

know

as always.

established

Our total assets

the faith to

a new endowment,

endowments.

Luke Catholic

I

will better prepare the

i

support the following: Mission of the

St.

in

existing

Church; and St. Vincent

Message from the President

(through

add to an

to create

our third

Society of the Holy Child Jesus

endowments

entities to establish

Foundation. If you would

During the past year, nine new endowments were added to the

Good News and teaching

As your Bishop, Foundation

please call Jim Kelley, our executive director.

year has been one of significant growth.

to

Begging God's blessings on you and your loved ones, I am

am proud to

reflects,

the stewardship of our

succeeding generations.

I

endowment or explore ways

present the Foundation's 1996-97 Annual Report to the people

of the Diocese of Charlotte. As the report

proclaiming the

encourage more of our individuals

and deceased,

support the work of the Church. These individuals have

On

and agencies.

commitment and

Catholic entities that will help us achieve our mission of

and agency

schools,

my gratitude

their

generous contributors, we can ojfer financial support

to the pastors, principals

opportunity to provide for the future of our church for

to express

Through

am also grateful

generations to come.

want

appreciation to the

members of the board who serve our Catholic Community by

Foundation can become and

Foundation, our community offaith has a tremendous

I

my sincere

I also wish to express

1997

confidence in what the

accomp-

Diocese of Charlotte its

and

sliown great foresight

5,

lishments of the

to see the

since

December

Catholic Diocese of Charlotte Annual Report

to

ensure the

and ministries.

accomplishment for our first three years.

As of June

30, 1997,

have elected

$147,260

to

have

in

their

income was available

Sincerely yours.

Some of the

income

reinvested. Their

VM. Nussbaum,

Jr.,

President

Statements of The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte,

Inc.

Financial A

copy of the independent audit by Arthur Andersen and Co.

is

available upon request.

Position

The Foundation

is

governed by a Board of Directors composed of clergy and lay people. The Board's objective

is

pursue

to

an investment poUcy consistent with reasonable growth while prudently safeguarding the principal. The directors are leaders

Statements of Financial Position, June 30, 1997 and 1996

in their parishes

and communities, and are accountable to both donors and

Assets:

recipients. This accountabiUty includes the

professional investment of the Foundation's assets while ensuring that the funds are

Cash

disbursed according to the donor's wishes.

$

Receivables

-

Support and other receivables

Board of

2,323

Mr. Interest

and dividends receivable

9,561

Boyd George

Chairman and Chief Executive

Directors

Total receivables

Alex Lee

Assets held in trust

Hickory,

Investments

High

and net

Point.

President, 3

4.353 Dr. G. Jolin Coli President

Total liabilities

1,928,523

Unrestricted net assets

570,387

Temporarily restricted net assets

356,908

Permanently restricted net assets

896,974

St.

3

NC

Associates, Inc.

NC

Mr. Donald Hodgens Attorney, Charlotte,

Moore and Van Allen

NC

Mr. Frank LaPointe Owner, LaPointe Honda Charlotte,

NC

Inc.

NC

Pastor, St. Benedict C.ilholic

Greensboro.

Mr.

Church

NC

Edward Snyder

President, E.

Officer.

NC

Most Reverend William G. Curlin Charlotte,

Total liabilities and net assets

and Chief Operating

Joseph Health Services

AsheviUe,

Bishop of Charlotte

Total net assets

GRG

Winston-Salem,

1,924,170

Greensboro,

Reverend Msgr. Joseph Showfety

Mr. Gerard Gunzenhauser

assets:

Accounts payable Custodial and annuity obligations

Jr.

Chairman. Southern Foods.

Group

NC

Inc.

NC

Mr. V.M. Nussbaum,

President, Classic Gallery

3

Mr. Antonio Lopez-Ibanez President. Charlotte Trimming Co. Charlotte,

NC

Mr. Charles Greene

Total assets

Liabilities

Offi

Inc.

Albemarle,

J.

Snyder and Company

NC

Mr. Louis Stephens Retired President, Pilot Life Insurance

Greensboro,

NC

Very Reverend Mauricio West Vicar General, Diocese of Charlotte Charlotte,

NC

December

1997

5,

Roman

Foundation of the

Annual Report 3

Catholic Diocese of Charlotte

The

The African American and Native American Endowment Fund

Benedict

St.

Endowment Fund and

This fund provides for the pastoral

educational needs of this parish in Greensboro.

This fund benefits the needs of minorities

The

across the diocese.

Gabnel Endowment Fund

St.

and

This fund provides for the pastoral

The Alma Comely Memorial Endowment Fund Established through this fund provides

Luke Church

St.

support

Society of the

to the

in

educational needs of this parish Âť

The Kim Piccolo Scholarship Endowment Fund

The Diocesan Support Appeal (DSA) Endowment Fund

Mint Hill,

Missions of the

a

Established through

endowment

bequest, this

The American Schlafhorst Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established through the Catholic

supported by the DSA.

to

V

-

!;

!

established to enable the school to

endowment fund

is

Murphy Educational

education of our seminarians.

Trust

This fund

was

Lawrence

a

bequest, this

retreat center in

The

endowment

Established through

a

and

educational needs of this parish in Charlotte.

of this parish in Gastonia.

This fund

This fund provides financial support for the

This fund provides for the faith formation needs

Education Foundation Endowment Fund

in Forest City.

Tlie Jack Driscoll

The Olga and George Testa Endowment Fund

The Mecklenburg Area Cathohc Schools (MACS)

bequest, this

endoument provides for the needs of this parish

was

established to meet the future

needs of the students in the seven

Endowment Fund

MACS schools

The Seminarians Education Endowment Fund

in Charlotte.

This fund

education of the students at Bishop McGuinness.

was

established to help meet the needs

The Our Lady of

of Sacred Heart parish in Brevard.

The Charlotte Catholic ffigh School Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment Fund

the

This fund provides financial support for the

Assumption

education of our seminarians.

Endowment Fund The Megan Healy Scholarship This fund provides for the pastoral

Endowment Fund

students at

Established through

education of our seminarians.

Income from

parish in Charlotte.

The Our Lady of The Joseph M. Bryan, Sr Endowment Fund

The Conklin Endowment Fund

The Unrestricted Endowment Fund

a

for the maintenance

Established through

and enhancement

for the pastoral

of Our

a

and

Highways

meet special

.iial

Scholar^'iii' ....

.s,

of students from Holy

New Bedford,

Meics Endowment Fund

fund This fund provides for the pastoral

i,,siil

Tmst

Fund

This fund provides scholarships for the benefit

parish in Thomasville.

ot

to assist in the

to

The Yates

bequest, this fund provides

educational needs of this

in Greensboro.

The Our Lady

used

needs not addressed by other restricted funds.

Endowment Fund

bequest, this fund provides

Lady of Grace Church

the

this fund is

work of the Foundation and

Patrick School in Charlotte.

St.

of their choice.

This fund provides financial support for the

and

educational needs of this

This fund provides scholarship assistance for

CCHS Alumni

Association provides scholarships for graduating college

Valley.

missions in the Diocese of Charlotte.

The Bishop McGuinness

a

Maggie

Endowment Fund

Maffitt

This fund provides assistance to Catholic

High School Endowment Fund

seniors for

and

Statesville.

This fund provides for the pastoral

the Diocese of Charlotte.

Basilica in Asheville.

This fund established by the

En'-i'-v:.

established to benefit the

The Immaculate Conception Endowment Fund

meeting the needs of the historic

assists in

Philip the Apostle

This fund provides for the pastoral

educational needs of this parish in

Endowment Fund Established through

St.

Endowment Fund

educational ministry of our Catholic schools in St.

and

Valley.

This fund provides for the program needs of this

Endowment Fund

enhance the school's

curriculum.

The Basihca of

Endowment Fund

The Living Waters Catholic Reflection

Endowment.

Center

to

The

Edward M.

part of the

The Faucette

assistance, to offer continuing education

and

Jude

educational needs of this mission in

-

retain quality teachers, to offer scholarship

for teachers

St.

This fund provides for the pastoral

This fund provides financial support for the

students from Sacred Heart Church in Salisbury.

This

was

and

UNC Charlotte.

The Lee Endowment Fund

;:d

This fund provides scholarships for the benefit of

This fund

The

Piccolo, this fund provides scholarship

Sapphire

.ndatson

:

James Endowment Fund

St.

educational needs of this parish in Concord.

-nnal Trust

\\

Scholars!-:

students at Charlotte Catholic High School.

.

Kim

assistance for Catholic students at

The Eleanor C.'

Established to provide scholarship assistance for

Campus

UNC Charlotte as a memorial

Ministry Office at

provides financial assistance for ministries

The Asheville C

The

This fund provides for the pastoral

Holy Child fesus.

and

is

Name Church

Massachusetts. This

in

endowment

part of the Edward M. Murphy

Educational Trust Endowment.

educational needs of this parish in Winston-Salem.

Ed

Murphy hopes

the legacy of the

newly created endowment his

name

that bears

thing

"We

taught

Sunday School

odd

years,

and

Murphy

serves the faithful for

generations to come. Further, he offers his

for

20-some-

took up the collection,"

I

said. "In those days,

we were

a

little

as well.

Church Endowment

New

in

Murphy

lished the

Parishioner Creates

and

his

England

to replicate.

$496,000.

years as an active

member

of Sacred Heart

Church. From serving on the original parish council to singing in the choir, his late wife Eleanor sorts of

ways."

Murphy and

"were involved

in all

it,"

send a child

this

to

are the people

Murphy

New

totals

more than

Murphy Educational

known

as

Trust

Name

will

be

Yates-Murphy Educational Trust

some

quietly suffer or

other place. That's

trades,

and

was

also a teacher for

is

the

two

Murphy

to create

dents from each parish. Those include scholar-

not going to be here too

up. "I couldn't possibly

ships for pupils attending the parish schools,

And

scholarships for parishioners in need of voca-

The bank could do

college, or

I

do

an endowment.

was how

said the next question

it

community

years; hence the

trust scholarships.

Once he decided

at

England church -

many

to provide scholarships for the benefit of stu-

tional training at a local

for the

endowment was my

nary.

first

teachers at the school. His late wife, Eleanor,

endowment - both

New

an active business

left

mother was one of the

who we

names of the

his

walk away

to reach."

The purpose of Sacred Heart and the

explained.

career to establish a school teaching the textile

it

years.

didn't have the organization to

gal firm could

do

it.

it."

Or

to set

because I'm

many more

do

it.

a private trust or le-

he explained. "But the

cost of tuition for snidents in a Cathohc semi-

Scholarship.

"The reason

hope

Bedford, Mass. The

They just

up

laborer, increase their ability

and improve the product they're mak-

His grandfather

school or what have you. This

and go

to

Yates, and

ing, specifically in the textile business,"

haven't got enough to

do

that.

common

to learn,

he added. "They don't come to I

Thomas

takes an education to bring people

it

from a

world

Name

Scholarship, and grants to Holy as the

whose spouses run away. They

who need

ized

that this little bit will help

people such as single parents of

grandfather,

mother, Isabel Murphy, were people that real-

I

both Sacred

to benefit

Grants to Sacred Heart will be

known

the vehicle

wanted."

Fund

in

the Eleanor C.

I

type of person that we're talking about doesn't

Murphy endowment

current

hoped

"My

couldn't assist directiy,"

Education Trust Endowment

Church, his childhood parish

nkeKrokos

I

The Church was

the pastor and say

has estab-

Edward M. Murphy

Heart and Holy

efforts as a challenge for others in the diocese

said.

could use to do the things "It is

giving back

is

to the Salisbury parish

home church

Sacred Heart

spent the better part of 50

Murphy

church and you did everything."

Now, he

Murphy has

desire to help people

(Continued on

ne.xt

page)

Roman

4 Foundation of the

Fund

for

met a

than eight years have passed since

Barbara Neff Hutchison's

estabUsh an

Endowed

and

Catholic Scholarship

Cathohc students attending the University of

North Carolina

faith.

as if

UNCC Catholic

the

later,

it

was

Campus

open

am

first

St.

Thomas Aquinas Church.

member

UNCC

Piccolo, a

of the Cathohc

Campus

of Catholic

Campus

way through

Ministry, better

know

self.

a financial need,

further iden-

—

wanted Cathohc loyalty to campus ministiy," she

Ministry

Chi Rho.

much like Kim Piccolo herwe wanted scholarship, and we

her as a caring person of faith

"We wanted

school as a

as

Soderhohn took on leadership responsibihties which

"It

tified

Kim

the life of

is

someone with the

—

Kim

same goodness

that

scholarships rely

felt

on consistent

ful

that the scholarship fiind is

to expansion.

tions to this

member

humble."

feel very

business major and a in

Endowed detennined 21 -year old has worked her

The scholarship honors

who

Piccolo

last year.

honored and touched to have been chosen," said

Soderholm, a parishioner of

makes me

Kim

as

contributions to grow, Neff-Hutchison and Kelley

remind people

"I

tt-aits

endowed

Foundation Executive Director Jim Kelley, presented

Scholarship

and she also

in the spirit of the entire project."

Ministry chaplain, along with the Diocese of Charlotte

Cynthia Soderhohn the

1997

Presenting the scholarship to her just

In that

at Charlotte.

Some $10,000

criteria,

same perspnaUty

effort to

first

5,

A Testimonial Of

Scholarship

More

December

Annual Report

Catholic Diocese of Charlotte

To make

memorial celebrating the Ufe of a

Cathohc and student, make checks payable to The

Piccolo

Endowed

Fund and send them

Scholarship

Executive Director of

tiie

always

tax-deductible contiibu-

to

faith-

Kim Jim Kelley,

Foundation, 1524 East Morehead

Stijeet,

Charlotte, N.C. 28207.

Reprinted from The Catholic

News

& Herald

"Cynthia

said.

January 1989 was murdered in her apartment. Her parents,

Bonnie and John Piccolo, are former parishioners of St. Matthew

Church

in Charlotte.

The endowment has been July, 1994.

It

was one of the

in place within the diocese since

first

endowments and

four

the

it

74 percent thanks

as contributions

to both

income earned as well

Continued from previous page

first

has grown by

scholarship set up by the Foundation. Since then

diocese has the Foundation, an organization already set up with

endowments, and has the machinery

of individuals and organizations.

The scholarship like

Soderholm. With

is

"It

she and future recipients will receive

funds to ease their financial burden during college years. Both Kelley and Neff-Hutchison hope to see the thereby, the scholarships

—continue

'The purpose of the endowment money, but

to provide a

"This particular

is

endowment marks

the

Attorney

time.

dowment

not only to provide the

means of changing first

made from

the

think the Catholic

As

the Foundation continues to grow,

we hope

'The important thing," added Neff-Hutchison,

newspaper," he

reached our goal

—we've been

and

able to give honor to Kim's life."

The

is

planned

gift to the

is

to

the en-

outhne

As

charitable interests.

dif-

officials tiie

worked

closely with

endowment process

knowledgable and cooperative is set

up and used," Hodgens

becoming more and more aware

his

gift;,

in explaining

Name

Mr. Murphy

is

at

leaving a legacy that will

both Sacred Heart and Holy

in their current

is

to

Hodgens noted. "For Mr. Murphy

gifts

way

open

to

Diocese of Charlotte," he

endow

to

make a

gifts:

way

to give.

You can name

You can

the Foundation to

stipulate tiiat die

receives a specified amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after

Foundation

all

the other

fiilfilled.

n GIFTS OF CASH, SECURITIES, REAL ESTATE Or Other TANGIBLE ASSETS to cstabUsh an endowment are an ideal way of giving to die Foundation, when

the donated assets are highly appreciated.

n GIFTS OF LIFE INSURANCE allow y ou to make a gift that might be larger than if you were to give an asset outiight. You can give die Foundation

For more information contact

a paid up pohcy that you aheady own, or you can purchase a pohcy to donate.

Jim Kelley n

LIFE

INCOME ARRANGEMENTS allow you

income from those

to

make

assets for the remainder of

gifts to the

Foundation during your lifetime while retaining and even increasing your

your hfe. These include

ti^sts

and

The Foundation Of The Roman Catholic

annuities.

These and other opportunities for giving to the Foundation of the Roman Cathohc Diocese of Charlotte can be explored

The Foundation

staff will

be happy

to

work

For further information contact Jim Kelley

wifli

at die

you and your advisors

to

the

help determine which

gift is right for

you.

Office of Development, 704-331-1709 or 704-377-6871, fax 704-358-1208.

witii

Diocese

Of Charlotte

1123

Church

you.

S.

Charlotte,

to

Church of the

said.

of honoring the Christian

anyone who agrees

we make

from our monthly income, we also have an opportunity

give from our accumulated assets to

are providing for the future of the Church. is

futtire

Kelley said individuals estabhshing endowments take an-

a board,

accompUsh, the Foundation was a perfect

the diocese's

perhaps the sunplest

and

estate plans."

Reprinted from The Catholic

who

"More and

parishioners across the diocese are following Mr. Murphy's

example by remembering die church

m the Cathohc staff,

helpfiil,

the Foundation

other step in Uving out the Ufe of stewardship. "Just as

receive a gift of cash or otiier property firom your estate.

particularly

how

parishes for generations to come," Kelley said.

Diocese of Charlotte or any of its parishes, schools, agencies or organizations.

n A BEQUEST IN YOUR WRL is

Hodgens and

as easy as possible. "Jim

said.

help meet the needs of individuals

more

a

the Foundation's work. "I

administered by Foundation

is

Cathohc Heritage Society

Consider the following planned

bequests are

make

vehicle."

Catholic Heritage Society

in the

is

professionally managed,

generosity of Catholic friends

Membership

Murphy with

said.

and what he wanted

Neff-Hutchison said Soderhohn was the obvious choice. The

Catholic

who have

community

The endowment

we've

"is that

helped

of the Foundation because of various articles

to

continue providing such distributions throughout the diocese.

to

"Through

Don Hodgens, who

process, said one of his responsibilities

Cathohc, Hodgens was famihar with

Foundation to help an individual, rather than a parish, a school or other entity.

in as

not better than anyone to be able to handle the

ferent avenues for clients

lives," said Kelley.

grant

was

thinking that the Diocesan Foundation if

endowment," he added.

—and

endowment

grow over

to

my

was

good a position

Foundation

Murphy

Kelley (executive dkector of the Foundation) was very

and maximizing the yield of these funds."

directed at the tuition costs for sttidents

it,

income

for distiibuting the

NC

Street

28203

Phone 704-370-3301 or 704-370-6299

Fax 704-370-3378

News & Herald

s

& Herald 7

The Catholic News

Decembers, 1997

Entertainment Film's Real Star is Flying

Rubber, Not Robin Williams home, but they are first rewarded with big bruises and bumps courtesy of some flubber-laced golf and bowling balls.

The professor, meanwhile, has decided to help the college basketball team by coating their sneakers with flubber, enabling them to leap to the gym ceiling and dive right though the hoop, ball and

A-ll

NEW YORK

— Robin

(CNS)

sor," but the real star

is

the flying rub-

ber he discovers and calls "Flubber."

consumed with

is

so

creating this revolu-

tionary material he has unwittingly

incredibly understanding

left his

bride, Sara (Marcia

—

the altar

Gay Harden),

at

twice.

She is also president of their bankrupt college so her woes are many when once again she is stood up while, back in his cellar, Brainard has succeeded beyond his wildest

Chan

Opera"

at the

(1936) Elaborate mystery with Chinese-

lice after

ing)

is

an opera diva (Margaret Irv-

murdered during the opening

night's performance, with the lead

suspect being an escaped mental case (Boris Karloff). Directed by H. Bruce

Humberstone, the twisting plot is paced by scenes from the opera (composed by Oscar Levant) and the backstage activities of the performers, with comic relief from Chan's "No. 1 son" (Keye Luke) and a dim flatfoot (William Demarest). Menacing situations. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification patronage.

Not

is

rated

A-I

— general

by the Motion

Picture Association of America.

"Charlie

Chan

at the

Wax

Museum" (1940) Eerie mystery directed by

Shores

in

which the

title

Lynn

Honolulu

excitedly exclaiming his

game date with crafty Croft (Christopher McDonald), a rival academic intent on stealing Brainard's new discovery and his sweetheart. basketball

—

Just as nefarious

is

the thieving

mag-

(Raymond Barry) who

nate Hoenicker

looks too suggestive for young

still

But a showdown is building at the Hoenicker mansion where the professor must harness his freaked-out flubber against those who would steal his secret formula, close his college and swipe his

children.

sweetheart.

Director Les Mayfield flubs

material in this

As

remake

plastic surgeon (C.

Henry Gordon)

clientele includes an es-

caped murderer (Marc Lawrence) and his former partner (Ted Osbom). Menacing situations and shadowy frights. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-

—

general patronage. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

"The Chinese Ring" (1947) Formula Charlie Chan mystery directed by William Beaudine follows the Chinese-American detective (Roland Winters) on the case of a murdered Chinese princess involved in a scheme to smuggle U.S. fighter planes to her compatriots, with token comic relief from Chan's chauffeur (Mantan Moreland) and "No. 2 son" (Victor Sen Yung).

Some menace and I

goo can and do incapacitate

is

classification

— general

is

Arl

patron-

need

their

not so wonderful for small

More puzzling is another scene in which the professor's talking, flying robot uses a

computer

to

create a virtual-reality female garbed

to

puny

in a negligee that

Due

fry.

to frequent slapstick vio-

mayhem and

lence and fleeting sexual innuendo,

havoc the flubber creates is so exaggerated it is no wonder the movie received a PG as opposed to a G rating. People

the U.S. Catholic Conference classi-

are battered about to such an extent

tion

The

age.

level

of mindless

it

it

becomes a bruising

Not rated by the Motion Picture As-

sociation of America.

"George of the Jungle" (1997) Engagingly silly live-action comedy based on a 1960s animated TV series about a jungle-raised primitive (Brendan Eraser) smitten with a beauty (Leslie Mann) on safari to escape her overbearing fiance. Director Sam Weisman's good-natured spoof of Tarzan movies is amusingly self-mocking and drags only when the action moves from the jungle to the big city. Some mild sexual references, toilet humor and occasional slapstick violence.

fication cents.

—

is

A-II

—

adults and adoles-

The Motion

Picture Associa-

of America rating is PG rental guidance suggested.

— pa-

romantic triangle offers little more than a gooey confection of bogus emotions on beautiful faces. Some sexual references and a risque sight gag, a crude expression and an instance of rough language.

The U.S.

Catholic Conference classification

—

is

The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-

A-III

13

adults.

— parents

that

some

are strongly cautioned

material

may be

inappro-

priate for children under 13.

"Speed

2:

Cruise Control" (1997)

On a Caribbean cruise, a Los An-

The U.S. Catholic Conadults

geles cop (Jason Patric) gets side-

and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG

tracked from proposing to his girl-

parental guidance suggested.

who happens be a psychotic computer whiz, programs the ship to collide with an oil tanker. Director Jan De Bont's hectic action sequel focuses on constant shipboard perils and giant special effects, but f^ils to work up much empathy for its colorless characters. Intermittent violence and an implied affair. The U.S. Catholic Conference

ference classification

is

A-II

—

The U.S.

Catholic Conference

little

madcap comic genius into proceedings where zooming green gobs of inject his

period racial stereo-

typing.

as the flubber'

such, Williams has

comedy.

by a

by

flying feats monopolize center stage.

Clancy Brown)

to raid the professor's

it

stressing all the special effects, leaving

both the plot and characters looking anemic. The human cast is pretty much im-

isn't really fiinny;

2 son" (Sen Yung) spend an evening

New York crime museum owned

oblivious of the

actual on-screen nudity, the scene

all!

sends his two lackeys (Ted Levine and

detective (Sidney Toler) and his "No.

in a

is

plays.

this

later,

whose criminal

American detective Chan (Warner Oland) aiding the Los Angeles po-

—

— and

there are a couple of reasons "Flubber"

Although the professor apologizes to Sara a day

audience.

"Charlie

art students

nude male and female models in front of him. Although there is no

time she won't listen and accepts a

some

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

Videos

bother parents.

human prey on a regular basis.

This may delight young children, but

imagination. Little green blobs,

looking like clones of the Pillsbury Doughboy, burst forth, zooming around town creating merry mayhem before returning home.

The belabored opening reveals Professor Brainard (Williams)

may

flubber discovery will save the college,

— —

Williams stars in Disney's remake of 1961 's "The Absent-Minded Profes-

two gratuitous

there are

the first, the professor stumbles into the wrong class of In

goes to awaken the sleeping professor. The only thing this accomplishes in the movie is to raise eyebrows.

At one point, the movie's story stops dead in its tracks to accommodate a full-scale musical production number of scores of flubbettes wriggle and chorus-line dance as if they were animated fugitives from a Busby Berkley musical. It's the movie's most joyful scene, but shows how the rest of the movie lacks the charm and visual wit this scene dis-

Robin Williams, as absent-minded professor Phillip Brainard, is the brains behind new energy source "Flubber." The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of American rating parental guidance suggested. is PG

the

Then

scenes that

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN

(1997)

Dismayed

friend (Sandra Bullock)

when

a pas-

senger (Willem Dafoe),

"My Best Friend's Wedding" that

her longtime pal and

lover former (Dermot Mulroney) is about to marry someone (Cameron Diaz) he just met, a

restaurant critic (Julia Roberts) decides she wants him back and connives to stop the wedding.

Director P.J.

Hogan's muddled

to

classification is A-lII

—

adults.

The

Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG- 3 parents are strongly cautioned that some material may be inappropriate for chil1

dren under 13.

—

.

8

The Catholic News

& Herald

December

News

People In The Cuban

Exile Leader Called True Christian, True Patriot

MIAMI (CNS) leader Jorge

—

Cuban

Mas Canosa was

as a "Christian

eulogized

and a patriot" by Miami

Auxiliary Bishop Agustin funeral

exile

Mass Nov.

25.

Roman

at his

The bishop

re-

called chatting with the powerful founder

of the Cuban American National Foundation decades before, when he would bring his three young sons to pray at the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, patroness of Cuba. "All separations hurt. This one more, because it is the pain of a whole people subjected to slavery at home and to the wrenching pain of absence in exile," the Cuban-bom bishop told a standing-room-only crowd that

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Three Catholic Canadian Quintuplets Offer McCaugheys

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1997

Triangle Area APEX

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residents have

come up with

a display

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armual March for Life held each January in Raleigh.

The group, calling itself LifeTree, wants to "grow" a tree in front of the legislative building for the

on

Jan. 17, 1998. Its

march, to be held

members

invite all

who attend the pro-life rally to hang pairs of baby's booties to memorialize prebabies who have been aborted.

Organizers say the display will present a "positive, visual symbol." Their goal is to hang 4,400 pairs of booties "to represent the lives that will be lost on that day in the United States."

Bishop F. Joseph Gossman of the

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Life

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—

World AIDS Day vice

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Dec. 7

versalist

at

Healing SerUnitarian Uni-

Interfaith

4 p.m.

in

Church of Asheville.

performs its annual Christmas Cantata, conducted and accompanied by Maiek Jandali, Dec. 21 in the St. James Parish Center at 7:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the door.

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peer minis-

team of young people and adults who present talks, lead discussions, and plan prayer experiences and interaction with other participants.

The next Journey is scheduled for Feb. 20-22, 1998, at St. Michael Church.

The cost is $47, which includes lodging, food, supplies and program expenses. A non-refiindable deposit of $20 is required with each application, and the deadline is two weeks before the retreat weekend.

Each retreat is limited to the first 37 ap-

In observance of Children's Book Week Nov. 17-21, storyteller Barbara Freeman shares literature-based stories with a young audience at Asheville Catholic School.

Other activities during the week included students dressing up as their favorite book characters, donations of used books to Buncombe County's Book Discovery program, parents sharing their favorite books, and book "commercials" written aad read by

students.

plicants.

For more information, call Carolyn Bergman, (704) 865-5537, or Chrissy

Around The Diocese

Glisson, (704) 853-3620.

Bereavement Support

ARDEN — The Bereavement Support Group meets Mondays at

Advent Reflection

CHARLOTTE — An Advent reflection called "Listening to the

Wind of the

Growth that Hinges on Awareness" is presented at St. John Neumann Church on Dec. 7 from 8:459:45 a.m. Admission is free, and babysitting is provided. Call (704) 535-4197 for more information.

Spirit: Spiritual

Men's Bible Study

CHARLOTTE — Men's Bible study

Advent Reconciliation Service GREENSBORO A communal

—

p.m. in the

St.

Matthew

family room. Contact

CHARLOTTE —

reconciliation service for adults and

Bob Zoeller,

(704)

Knights Bingo The Knights of

CHARLOTTE

—

Columbus of St. Ann Parish host Bingo Mondays at 7 p.m. in the activity center.

the youth service for middle- and high-

The Widow/Widowers Bereavement Group meets at St. Gabriel Church each Monday from 6-7 p.m. in the Family Room. Call B.J. Dengler, (704) 362-5047, ext. 212, for more information.

The Men's Bereavement Support Group meets the second Tuesday

at

schoolers will be in the fellowship hall.

For Advent penance services in your check your church bulletin or call

parish,

the parish office.

ext.

of each month. For

—

Luncheon

Christmas luncheon for seniors on Dec. 1 1 at 12 p.m. Door prizes will be given.

Reservations will be accepted through Dec. 8. For details, call Jim Goss, (704) 233-5104.

Support

CHARLOTTE

— A support group

for separated, divorced, and those per-

sons remarried "outside the church" meets every second and fourth Wednesday at St. Ann Church. Call Kathy Wooley, (704) 376-1503, for details.

Church presents an Advent program from 10-11 a.m. each Sunday through Dec. 21. The movie the Baptist de la Salle

"Jesus of Nazareth" will be

shown

CHARLOTTE of Charlotte hosts

New Year's

— Catholic Singles

its

annual Christmas

party Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. at Cameron Woods

Clubhouse. Please bring a baby item to be donated to Room at the Inn. The group's New Year's Eve party is Dec. 3 at the home of Marisa Belmonte. For more information on either event, call Marisa at (704) 541-8796.

Christmas Cantata

CONCORD — The St. James Choir

Dengler, (704) 362-5047, ext. 212.

— The Grief Support Group meets Thursdays Room A

at St.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

BELMONT Abbey Chapel,

— Perpetual

eucharistic adoration

is at

the

Belmont

located behind the abbey church and monastery. For more

information, call (704) 399-2701.

— Perpetual —

eucharistic adoration

is at St.

Gabriel

Church. Contact Kathleen Potter, (704) 366-5127, for more information.

Perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is at HIGH POINT the Maryfield Nursing Home chapel. For details, call Joe and Mary Lanham, (910) 454-4551.

use of a Biblical study guide. Refresh-

Natural Family Planning ASHEVILLE A Natural Family Planning meeting, sponsored by Nazareth Parenting Center of the Basilica of St. Lawrence, is Dec. 8 at

ments will be served.

8:

in

segments and will be discussed with the

Scriptural Series

Singles' Christmas, Parties

details, call B.J.

7:30 p.m. in Conference

CHARLOTTE Advent Program

NORTH WILKESBORO— St. John

Dengler, (704) 362-5047,

Leo the Great Church for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close to them. Contact Joanne Parcell, (910) 924-9478, for more information. at

MONROE The Men's Club of Our Lady of Lourdes Church sponsors a

call B.J.

212.

WINSTON-SALEM Seniors'

more information.

Separated, Divorced, Remarried

:30

at St. Barnabas Church for those with signo matter how recent or remote.

The Grief Group meets at St. Gabriel Church Monthe Family Room for anyone who has lost a loved

days from 7-8 p.m. in one in death. For more information,

St.

Call the parish office, (704) 523-4641, for

1

Room

Paul the Apostle Church 7:30 p.m. The service for adults will take place in the church, while

youth is at on Dec. 10

parish center's

542-8939, for more information.

Francis

nificant losses in their lives,

takes place each Friday from 6:30-7:15

a.m. in the

St.

TRYON

—A

scriptural series fo-

cusing on "Breaking

Open the Gospel of

Luke" continues at St. John the Baptist Church Mondays at 7 p.m. in the church hall. Call (704) 859-9574 for more infor-

—

15 p.m.

-in St.

brief overview of NFP. For more information, call (704) 252-6042.

CHARLOTTE The introductory session of Natural Family Planning each third Thursday at the Catholic Center is suspended until ftirther notice. For details, call Cathy, (704) 364-3348, or Carmen, (704) 6636411.

—

Secular Franciscans

ASHEVILLE

mation.

commitment

&

Herald welcomes

parish newsfor the diocesan news briefs.

Good photographs

are also welcome.

Submit news releases and photos at least 10 days before the publication date.

— The Order of Secular Franciscans meets

to the apostolic life

Lawrence's Helen Turek, (704) 684-1533.

the Basilica of

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Justin's Center. Adults, single or married, are invited for

St.

—

to share in

of the Gospel each second Saturday at Justin Center. For information, call

St.

HICKORY The Fraternity of Brother Francis meets each second Saturday from 2-4 p.m. Inquirers are welcome. Call Bill Brockhoff, (704) 464-5113, or Herman Thoni, (704) 294-0347, to confirm the day and location of the next meeting.

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5,

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1997

World And National News Maine High School Tuition Law Challenged in Federal Court

PORTLAND, Maine (CNS) Maine law

Dame Nov. 12. Bus rider Paul who works in Los Angeles for the Vietnam Veterans of America Founda-

that permits state-funded tu-

tion,

Nov. 2 1 The .

suit

was

Many who step on land mines and survive lose a foot or leg to the ex-

plosion, and stores in

filed in

U.S. District Court in Portland against the State of

Honduras, U.S. Catholics Continue Fast, Await Response In

cation on behalf of several parents of

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (CNS)

high school students in Minot, Maine,

— Saying they

where there is no public high school.

Maine law requires the state to pay tuhigh-school-age residents of Minot and West Minot to attend "a private school approved for tuition purposes, a public school in an adjoining unit or a school approved for tuition purposes in another state or country."

The only restriction is that the school caimot be sectarian.

side the U.S.

single shoes hoisted during the national

anthem in Notre Dame Stadium Nov. 22 were a salute to victims of land mines and a message for President Clinton. Stu-

umn

game

campus campaign.

the high-

Dame- West

matter of edu-

much as possible,"

said junior Susie Grandin, one of nine

students

who had met almost every night

since the campaign's

Ban Bus

two

Tegucigalpa.

guerrillas.

— The

Poland (CNS)

Russian Catholic Church faces serious pastoral problems because of Foreign Ministry regulations on foreign priests' visas, said Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz, apostolic administrator of European Russia. "A priest from Western Europe working in Russia faces administrative costs of $500 to obtain visas for a year," the archbishop said in an interview with KAI, Poland's church-

to kick off the

"It's a

cating the students as

of leftist

WARSAW,

from the InternaBan Landmines ear-

Virginia football

in

Russian Bishops Say Limits on Priests' Visas Hinder Church

Dame,

visit

Campaign to November, organized

Embassy

and Matthew Eisen began their liquids-only fast Oct. 29 to pressure the U.S. government to release uncensored copies of secret documents about the 1983 disappearance of U.S. Jesuit Father James Carney. The priest was reportedly captured and murdered by U.S. -trained Honduran troops.

At the time of his disappearance. Father Carney was serving as chaplain to a col-

Dame Game NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CNS) — The

lier in

waiting for a "se-

Jesuit Father Joseph Mulligan

Students Hoist Shoes, Protest

tional

still

U.S. Catholics continued their fast out-

Land-IVIines At Notre

profile protest at the Notre

are

rious response" from U.S. officials,

ition for

energized by a

some land-mine-

infested areas sell single shoes.

Maine Department of Edu-

dents at the University of Notre

challenged the students to enact the

single-shoe symbol with one hand over the heart.

unconstitutional, according to a law-

suit filed

Briefs

Piatti,

schools but excludes a Catholic school is

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Family and friends of those who have died from AIDS light candles in San Jose, Costa Rica, Dec. 1 on World AIDS Day. The United Nations reported recently that 30 million adults have the disease with about 1 6,000 new cases per day worldwide.

owned Catholic Information Agency.

ficulties"

The Catholic Heritage

who first asked for the statement. Even though the October statement "Always Our Children" came up for disthe bishop

cussion

question that

tighten restrictions further

when

bishops'

it's

general meet-

fall

—

there's

no

ever going to be with-

drawn or repudiated or changed in a dramatic way," said Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Thomas J. Gumbleton. The statement is an important step forward, but the church needs to do more to improve

three months.

Archbishop Kondrusiewicz stressed the problem was not directly connected with the country's new religion law, which is expected to

by executive decree

at the

ing, "it is fially accepted

under a Foreign Ministry regu-

lation that limits foreign priests' visas to

ministry to gays and lesbians, he said at

applied

the recent Call to Action national con-

in early 1998.

Bishop Says Church Should Improve Ministry To Gays DETROIT (CNS) Despite ment by a committee of U.S. bishops that

ference in Detroit. "We have not in the worked very well with people of homosexual orientation. We have not ministered to them in a way that has been helpfiil; it has been far more hurtfiil," he

parents shouldn't withhold love from

said.

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Msgr. Lawrence C. Newman, pastor of Charlotte's Our Lady of the Assumption Church, assumed the first pastorate of St. John Neumann Church. About 250 families, many from Assumption, formed the registry of the new parish.

Profile St.

John Neumann Church

The parish began plans

8415 Idlewild Rd. Charlotte, N.C. 28227 (704) 536-6520

on parish property.

A church was built, and Bishop Begley dedicated the new structure located on Idlewild Road on June 1 7, 1 979.

Msgr. Newman died in Januar>' of 1 98 1 and was succeeded by Father Frank O'Rourke, currently pastor of Holy Family Church in Clemmons.

Rapid parish growth prompted the need for a larger church in the mid-' 80s.

Bishop John F. Donoghue, Charlotte's second bishop and now archbishop of the that already existed

Administrator: Father

Anthony J. Marcaccio Permanent Deacons: Rev. Mr. Joseph Mack, Rev. Mr. Neil Chirico

Mass Schedule: Saturday, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 7:30, 10 a.m., 12, 6 p.m.

Number

to build a

church while Msgr. Newman celebrated Saturday vigil Masses at a Methodist church and Sunday liturgies at the Idlewild Country Club. Weekday Masses were celebrated at the rectory, a house

Vicariate: Charlotte

of parishioners:

Atlanta Archdiocese, dedicated the

4,919

new

GliurcJi

In 1987, Father O'Rourke was appointed the rector of St. Patrick Cathe-

and the Conventual Franciscan Friars arrived at St. John Neumann Church.

Conventual Franciscan Father Richard Bellow bedral across town,

came

pastor.

Since

its

begirming phases, the par-

ish has incorporated the

ing Together a

theme "Build-

Community of Faith"

daily

life.

ish has also hosted the diocese's an-

nual silver and golden wedding anniversary celebration presided

over by Bishop William G. Curlin. The popular event honors couples married for 25 and 50 years.

sions offer other

St.

numbers of Catholics

the

ish continues to experience

while

growth and change. In June of this year. Bishop Curlin

adults,

younger parishio-

celebrated a Mass at the church marking the retirement of the parish debt. In October, Father Bellow became parochial vicar of St. Gabriel Church in Charlotte, and Father Anthony Marcaccio, Bishop Curlin's priest secretary, was appointed as parochial administrator of St. John Neumann Church.

ners take part in

In addition to his duties as the

Bishop's priest secretary, Father Marcaccio serves in spiritual and sac-

growing

ramental ministry to the more than

settling in the

4,900 parishioners of

region.

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Neumann Church. He

was Irom that need in the south-

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east Charlotte-Mint Hill area that St.

the

John Neumann Church, Charlotte's

judicial vicar.

eighth parish,

was created

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The Women's Club, 50+

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For the past three years, the par-

and community life. Adult education programs and Scripture study ses-

designated the see city of a newly formed diocese. Catholicism was becoming more firmly rooted in westem North Carolina by that time, and Bishop Michael J. Begley was faced with the task of building more parishes to

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