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News & Herald Volume 6 Number 23

Serving Catholics in Western North Carolina in the Diocese of Charlotte

•

February

14,

1997

Say They Hope Clinton Education Focus Helps All Catholic Educators WASHINGTON

— While

(CNS)

Catholic school officials were enthusiastic

about President Clinton giving top

ority to education in his State of the

many expressed concern that his proposals might not help those who need "It's

with the least resources

McGuire, president of Trin-

News

Service.

Dominican

tuitions.

McGuire was one of 600 college

scholarships

For these college presidents, Clinton's

make college education more

accessible did not

fall

on deaf

ears.

part of his proposed "Call to

Ac-

college.

—

—

just as universal in

college to all."

Accessible college education was but

one of 10 proposals

in the Feb.

that put education as his

No.

4 address 1

priority

along with his plan to spend $51 billion next year to back the recommendations.

Other plans to help U.S. education included rebuilding dilapidated schools; helping children learn to read; establishing national teaching credentials; devel-

Editor

The following ries

is

of articles focusing on the wants the elderly in the Dio-

proximately 20,000 of those above the age

and needs of

of 60 are parishioners

cese of Charlotte, and how the Church is addressing this very important issue.

Charlotte,

—

summer sun, to take

advantage of the beautiful brisk falls or ski at numerous winter resorts.

But now, the Tar Heel State is be-

coming one of

the nation's

most preva-

lent retirement spots. Statistics

North Carolina ranks

in the

Diocese of

problems" with the way Clinton's proposals would be funded, she added. "I'm not sure we should cut taxes."

Stacy Savage, a senior at Seton Hill

choose the right public school for their

Colleges and Universities conference

in

Greensburg,

Pa.,

who attended

with her school president, said Clinton's

"Catholic educators welcome this administration's goal for a nation blessed

goals sounded great, but she wasn't sure

with 8-year-olds olds

who

are

who

how

computer

literate

and col-

they could realistically be funded.

Christian Brother Patrick Ellis, presi-

can read, 12-year-

dent of The Catholic University of America in Washington, also commented that the proposals were not perfect, but added, "any help is appreciated."

None of the college presidents would be so ungracious as to fight the proposals, he said, "but we'll learn to make our case more compellingly."

lation.

CHARLOTTE With its sandy beaches and scenic mountains, North Carolina has long been known as a vacation respite. From Manteo to Murphy, tourists flock here for

which

members to give Bs would be overwhelming.

"From a perspective of justice, I have

pressure on faculty

child.

cluding the 3.4 million students enrolled

Of that figure, the majority are And census data reveals ap-

be bright, but in their first semester of college they might gasp just to get a C," said Sister Matesich. She also said the

the National Association of Independent

mately 20 percent of the Catholic popu-

Catholic.

"The disadvantaged students who this most are often coming from the lousiest educational systems. They might need

College

translates to approxi-

to retire.

the first in a se-

program which provides two years of a $ 1 ,500 tax credit for college tuition, enough to pay for a typical community

classrooms; and giving parents the right

lege-bound 18-year-olds," said Leonard DeFiore, president of the National Catholic Educational Association.

But DeFiore, in a statement released Feb. 5, said the president "must consider the rights and needs of all children, in-

number of senior citizens moving here

fifth in the

Additionally, 8 percent of Catholics in the

diocese provide regular caregiving

which means nearly 30 percent of Catholics are either elders or have to an elder,

direct care responsibilities with elders.

With that in mind, the diocese will spend the next few months conducting listening sessions in each vicariate to get input from as many seniors as possible.

show

U.S. in

See Seniors, page 2

it

aver-

oping national and state educational standards; providing Internet access to all to

the

B

age to keep their scholarship funds. The scholarship would be modeled on a Geor-

years of college

America as a high school education is today, and we must open the doors of

MIKE KROKOS

America's Hope scholarship, because

gia

said that

stu-

many

requires students to maintain a

American Education," Clinton "we must make the 13th and 14th years of education at least two

tion for

By

Mary Andrew

would offset the Pell Grant of them receive.

She also questioned a proposed

the tax credits

Association of Independent Colleges and

proposal to

Diocese Working To Address Needs Of Seniors

Sister

But she said the "poorest

presidents attending the Feb. 5-7 National

photo by Les Felchko

might not get

dents would not gain anything" because

Universities conference in Washington.

CNS

still

make col-

that students

College in Columbus, agreed. She said she was "cautiously in favor" of the college proposals because they could help a lot of families who are struggling to pay

with Catholic

mother and daughter view a statue of the Pieta at Immaculate Conception Church in Seattle during Lent last year. The Lenten season began with Ash Wednesday Feb. 12 and lasts through Holy Thursday March 26. Easter is celebrated March 30.

more accessible was

many college presidents,

College in Washington, in an interview

As

CNS her primary con-

Matesich, president of Ohio Dominican

said Patricia

A

told

rightful place as a top national

question the details of the proposals,"

ity

leges

very exciting that education has

its

priority, but like I

McGuire

cern with Clinton's proposal to

the best shot at an education.

the most.

taken

our nation's Catholic schools, colleges

and universities."

pri-

Union

address,

it

in

inside

Monthly Spanish Supplement In This Issue

Students Unite

For Day Of

Renewal

3

Pope Speaks

4

Columns.....

5

News

Briefs

Parish Profile

11-12

12

2

The Catholic News

&

Herald

February

CSS Committed To

Diocese,

Providing More Resources For Seniors, from page

1

also in the process of separately sur-

other example of the diocese using a pro-

elders, adults with veying three groups elder caregiving responsibilities, and priests, deacons and religious sisters to seek feedback on seniors' wants and needs. The information will be used to

active approach in responding to our di-

It is

—

—

new programs

plan

for elders.

"We have

Questions in the four-page study will query their church community, activities, household, and what is most important to

them in their lives.

Twenty-three senior citizens

surveys

at the first listening session

CRISM

Jan. 3

at St.

(Catholic Retirees in Special

Ministries) coordinator for the diocese.

"In order to gain the best perspec-

1

Religious Art By

Ann

filled

out

Church. Participants

were also given the opportunity to raise questions they have about elderly issues.

Concerns ranged from housing to transportation, to pastoral care and socializa-

JOHN STRANGE

in the parish hall

and had recess

yards and parking

lots.

Classes for the school were held at

"We

hoping for an active response by the clergy and religious so that we can help develop programs which augment those ministries already active in parishes and diocesan

effort.

are especially

resources they provide," said Msgr. Ri-

organizations. Catholic Social Services

chard Allen, pastor of St. Ann's.

Mercy Sister Jean Marie Kienast,

continues to strive for a close associa-

pastoral associate at St.

tion with the parishes

for our clergy

and

to

and religious

be a resource

in their minis-

Matthew Church, "The time is right to raise a united voice and provide to a very important agreed.

part of our population," she said.

tries."

Just as importantly, a task force of

30 individuals from various backgrounds has been formed to assess the needs of those over age 60 in the diocese.

"The

group consists of clergy, elders, adults with elder caregiving responsibilities and professionals. They will meet four times, then make recommendations to the Chancery on how the diocese could approach this issue,"

Carter explained.

The

meeting was held Feb. 13 at the Catholic Conference Center in Hickory. They will meet again in March, April and May. By July 1 the group will have its recommendations for the diocese on the issue of providing more task force's

first

,

up with

be a strategic plan with both

held in Charlotte and Hickory.

important to address seniors'

needs," she said.

Father Mauricio West, vicar general and chancellor, calls elders a guiding light of the Church. "Because they carried the faith for us so long, let us take time to determine how we might better respond to their concerns," he said. "This is an-

and other

to find a place after the storm," she said.

classrooms also

However, the juxtaposition of a Catholic church and a public school did lead to some odd moments.

Two mobile

were replaced.

But the public school's time at the Catholic parish formed a "bond that will go on forever," said Richardson. "We just fell in love with everybody out there."

Father Matt Hendrick, St. Mark pastor, told the N.C. Catholic, newspaper of the Diocese of Raleigh, it was an easy decision when the church was approached with the proposal to house the public school temporarily.

was almost providential," Father said. "They needed to have 10

Hendrick

classrooms;

we have

was a matter of it fit

10 classrooms.

It

the foot fitting into the

perfectly."

outreach and evangelization. "This has

the funding for the survey because they is

of water, has all-new flooring,

materials.

"It

Thus

truly

have been The continuing schedule of sessions will be featured in "Corner on CRISM" ads found in future issues of The Catholic News & Herald. far,

been evangelization," he

said.

For example, parish

other creatures underneath needlework pictures of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and

the

For information on CRISM activicall Suzanne Bach, (704) 331-

1720.

Madonna and Child.

A sign, halfway between the table and the religious pictures, read, "Take a Look at These Creepy Critters."

"We're going to miss them," said the teachers said to us, 'We're going to

miss you so bad, maybe change churches.'"

I'll

Matthew Church Hosts Marian Movement Cenacle ther Francis

Scalabrinian Fa-

Geremia of Italy,

worldwide Marian Movement of priests, conducts day of prayer and reflection in the form of a cenacle March 2 begin-

House of

Prayer. Cost is $100, with a $25 deposit needed to reserve a space.

Send deposit to Jesuit House of Prayer, Box 7, Hot Springs, N.C. 28743. Call Fa-

ning

ther Alagia, (704) 622-7366, for details,

Heart of Mary, fidelity to the Church, prayer and recitation of the

retreat directed

by Bobbie May,

May, (704) 327-8692,

Je-

for re-

at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew Church.

The Marian Movement of Priests

includes priests and lay people

mote consecraton

to the

rosary.

Weekend

Masses: Saturday Vigil

Sunday Daily Masses:

—

8:00, 9:30,

1 1

:00AM

& &

5:30PM 12:30PM

12:10PM 7:30AM Friday — — Rosary 8:45AM; Mass 9:00AM; Novena 9:30AM 5:00PM or by request 4:00 Saturday —

Monday

-

Saturday Confession:

to

Rector: The Very Reverend Paul Gary

coffin of

Father

Canadian member of the Missionaries of Africa, is Rwanda. The priest was gunned Communion at Mass a day earlier at a church in northeast

Guy

Pinard, a

Parochial Vicars: Reverend Eric Houseknecht and Reverend Thomas Williamson

carried during his funeral Feb. 3 near Ruhengeri,

down

while distributing

Rwanda.

1621 Dilworth Road East f Charlotte,

who pro-

Immaculate the Pope and

atikedral.

The

interpreter

for Father Stefano Gobbi, founder of the

Father Vincent Alagia and Rev. Mr. Hugo May is March 7-9 at the Jesuit

treat content.

photo from Reuters

to

suit

ney

or Bobbie

CNS

have

St.

CHARLOTTE— HOT SPRINGS — A spiritual jour-

"One of

parish secretary Vicki Peters.

"We

Mountain Retreat Scheduled

member

staff

Sherry Jones tells of how one teacher set up a display of papier-mache spiders and

listening sessions

ties,

their studies."

Crucifixes and religious art remained in the hallways and classroom, and Richardson said their were no complaints from parents or others in the community.

"I think they were just anxious and grateful

"The diocese and CSS are commit-

said.

ted to seeing this through."

it

have a brand new school," said principal Inez Richardson about her newly remodeled building. The school, which had been flooded with sevpractically

Father Hendrick said the school's needs also fit the church's philosophy of

The study has the full support of the Chancery, Bach added. "They provided feel

"We

short-term and long-term goals," Carter

"It will

in the

demically, the Children were able to keep

shoe, and

for seniors.

to the school.

Students and teachers ate their lunches

returned to their public school Jan. 27.

furniture, computers, textbooks

helping spearhead the

can't get out?"

religious educa-

its

and offices

building in September. Staff and students

eral feet

is

who

we

Mark opened

"The rooms were small but we got along very well," Richardson said. "Aca-

Others said the elderly are an overlooked asset in the realm of community.

"I think we don't understand the power of our senior population and the

along with Bach

pastoral care are

St.

tion classrooms

Mark Church in Wilmington after Hurdamaged the school

St.

one attendee asked.

"What kind of

received."

ricane Fran severely

providing to seniors

Catholic Social Services,

tion.

were able to fill a critical need community. We were very well

as a parish

rooms.

who

tries for

—

for the

on future ministries with elders, we need to understand the wants and needs of elders, adultchild caregivers and clergy/religious," added Gerry Carter, director of Family Life and Special Ministive

Crucifixes,

N.C. (CNS) For about five months, Wrightsville Beach Elementary School may have been the only public school in the country to have crucifixes and religious art in its class-

held

1997

— For A While

WILMINGTON,

verse needs."

mailed out 3,000 surveys and hope to get 1,700 back," said Suzanne Bach,

at least

Has

Public School

14,

NC 28203 f (704)334-2283

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The Catholic News

February 14, 1997

&

Herald 3

Process Welcomes College Students Renew Faith, Foster Friendships Christians To Catholic Faith Initiation

By

JIMMY ROSTAR

Following a period of inquiry, like the

of baptized Catholics, the jour-

Catholic-Christian living. Additional for-

— Much

GREENSBORO faith life

ney of participants

OSA'y

Adults (RCIA) process

is

Students from colleges and

PSA97 OS/ mation includes intensive

in the

universities

studies into the sacraments, and a phase called

Rite of Christian Initiation of

call to

partici-

pants enter the catechumenate which informs and instructs on the tenets of

Staff Writer

a

continual conversion.

:

Hayden Barbara agrees. The director of lit-

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OS

the

throughout the diocese

mystagogy during

which the

participated

rites experi-

"A Day

enced at initiation are concentrated upon. urgy and parish RCIA liai- W7DSA97DSA97DSA9 While candidates canson at St. Paul the Apostle Church has participated as an RCIA co- not sacramentally participate until comordinator at a number of parishes throughpleting the rites of initiation, they are enout the country since 1982. In her expecouraged to attend Mass and participate rience, she has witnessed countless exin other ways. "During the period of

the Charlotte Diocese,

RCIA

is

a minis-

of the Office of Faith Formation, which is funded through the annual Diocesan Support Appeal.

"That whole journey is just an incredible feeling," says Lisa Daly, a St. Paul try

parishioner

1993.

She

who

entered the Church in currently serves as a

was a really strong family sense of love and welcoming. These were people that you laughed with, that you cried with, that hugged you when you looked like you needed a hug."

Daly, who attended Mass for about

candidate's sponsor. "There

10 years with her husband and children before entering the that her decision to

hanced her family ing

RCIA

process, adds

become Catholic

life.

en-

"We were becom-

whole with Jesus and at the Lord's was a powerful feel-

table," she says. "It

ing of completion."

catechumenate, for instance, people to be involved in the

we

expect

life

of the

Church," Hayden says. "Whether they work in a soup kitchen or assist in faith formation or usher at Mass, it is important that these people experience and live the Catholic way of life."

Hayden and the other team members try to ensure that participants compre-

hend the fundamental tenets of the faith while making their commitments. "We're making allowances for all levels," she says of the program's structure at

St.

Paul

Church, where the process was altered in September 1996 to make it a more ongoing, formative one.

"There are certain things that we feel people need to have before they are fully received into the Church," she adds.

"They need to understand the importance of the sacraments, for instance, and the Catholic-Christian code of morals."

Hayden says the restructuring has allowed coordinators to better individualize the needs of each participant. She adds

program reaches out

that the

to all inter-

tip

feek of

Jfebruarjj 16-22

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Renewal." Here they renew their baptismal

vows.

Photo by

KATHY SCHMUGGE

By

KATHY SCHMUGGE

HICKORY — On

Feb.

the gifts

nearly

1,

70

campus ministers

college students and

from Appalachian State University, Belmont Abbey College, Davidson College, N.C. Agricultural and Technical State University, UNC-Charlotte, Wake Forest University and Western Carolina University

put their rivalries aside to discover

their unity in Christ during

"A Day of Cov-

enant Renewal," a retreat sponsored by the

Campus

Ministry Office.

After the ice-breaker, which involved

push-ups, leap frogs and songs, the students processed to the main hall of the

Catholic Conference Center to renew

vows. Father Frank St. Eugene Catholic

their baptismal

Cancro, pastor of

who

Church

in Asheville,

retreat,

next asked three pointed ques-

facilitated the

"Who are you? What do you want?

And why do you want it?" The retreat

tions:

throughout their

life

journey

in faith.

their partners for years.

main characters of the parable: the prodigal son, the older son and their loving fa-

RCIA

in 1993.

He was welcomed

Catholic Church

at

process

into the

the Easter Vigil the

character," said Karl Ulrich,

To help students contemplate their names, Father Cancro called each participant by name and gave its meaning.

"Kim," he whispered softly to one of the young ladies. "Your name means peaceful heart." As each student received the religious meaning of their name, they seemed to receive much more, as seen by the excitement and joy in their faces.

The day ended with a banquet like the one described at the end of the parable of the prodigal son. "We want to

make the dinner very

reflected

summary

on

their

session, the students

own

stories in light of

the parable.

"Be honest with

yourself. Celebrate

special, like a

flowers," said Gloria Schweizer,

Genesis 9:8-15 1 Peter 3:1 8-22 Mark 1:12-15

RCIA team member for St. Paul parish.

"My faith journey had brought me to the realization that

I

was ready

who

helped organize the event. the day of renewal

The purpose of was

to challenge students to reflect

their

own

lives

and

to help

Monday:

Leviticus 19:1-2,11-18

Matthew 25:31-46 Tuesday:

Isaiah 55:10-11

Matthew

(RCIA) process thoroughly, and whatever questions and misunderstandings I may have had on the liturgies and that sort of thing were well-covered." the

dents in the diocese.

For Dr. Cris Villapando, diocesan

6:7-15

From

Wednesday: Jonah 3:1-10 Luke 11:29-32

Daly's and Haines' are shining examples

of the beauty of the

RCIA

"The one of the symbols of the process.

Rite of Christian Initiation

Thursday:

Esther C:12,14-16,

23-25

Matthew Friday:

7:7-1

Ezekiel 18:21-28

Matthew 5:20-26

is

most powerful liturgical Church," he says.

"In it and through it," he adds, "the larger Catholic community is reminded of its

commitment

to Christ.

Consequently,

they hopefully realize that mediocrity and Saturday:

1

Peter 5:1-4

Matthew 16:13-19

being a Christian are incompatible things in light

of our baptismal commitment. This

process

is

HisWll

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

an energizing thing that can

stimulate the Church as a whole."

Bishop William G. Curlin

di-

rector of faith formation, experiences like

Y I

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:

"I leave to the

Charlotte (or

Roman

Catholic Diocese of

parish, city) the

on

establish

the

warmth

and friendship shared by the group, these goals were accomplished.

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

In Yours.

them

fellowship with other Catholic college stu-

Remember

to join

the Catholic Church," he says. "I enjoyed

campus

minister for Western Carolina University,

following year and has since become an

Sunday:

com-

home. Since most of the students have go through cafeteria lines, we decided serve them at tables with candles and

ing

students into three discussions about the

ther. In the

who attends

UNC-Charlotte.

to

With the parable of the prodigal son as the road map, Father Cancro led the

wife, decided to enter the

life," Father Cancro said. have never been to a retreat where the focus was on just one Bible story. It allowed us more time to examine each

"I

to

to these

has given you and work to

of your

questions

answers

God

gaps caused by the 'prodigal moments'

fill

involved students developing their desire to seek

ested parties, from completely unchurched inquirers to non-Catholic spouses who have attended Mass with

Gary Haines, who began going to Mass at St. Paul Church in 1988 with his lathings for

Covenant

,

amples of the Holy Spirit at work in various stages of people's lives.

The RCIA is the process through which adults prepare to receive the sacraments of initiation and are welcomed into full communion with the Catholic Church through a number of stages. In

in

of

sum of$

percent of the residue of my estate) for (or religious, educational and charitable works."

its

For more information on how to make 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

February 14, 1997

The Pope Speaks

Pro-Life Corner

Pope John Paul

M

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Pope To Cancel Audience, But He Greets Pilgrims

Flu Forces

VATICAN CITY (CNS) forced Pope John Paul

Contact your U.S. Senators and Representatives: Message: "Please vote 'No' on the Clinton administration population control resolution that promotes abortion in foreign countries.

U.S. tax dollars should not be given to organizations that promote and perform abortion as a method of family planning."

Action should be taken as soon as possible!

Capital Switchboard: (202) 224-3121

The

(Diocese

"Respect Life Office of Charlotte (704)331-1720

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

February 16

February 25

9:30 a.m.

6 p.m.

Meeting with Catholic legislators, Raleigh

Mass Patrick Cathedral Charlotte St.

II

— A case of the

2:30 p.m.

Rite of Election for Greensboro &f

Mass

&

the

do

In a statement released half an hour before the event,

Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said that the

previous evening the pope suffered from a sore throat,

which might have been caused by "an influenza syndrome."

Several Vatican officials had recently been struck by a flu virus that was also affecting many residents of Rome, among them Pope John Paul's personal secretary, Msgr. Stanislaw Dziwisz.

The news release noted that papal audiences planned for Feb. 6 with the Spanish prime minister and the foreign minister of Australia were postponed.

"The pope was advised to rest in bed several days," said the statement, which Navarro-Valls delivered by hand to journalists without additional comment.

Pope John Paul, however, was more direct.

"The flu has entered the house of the pope and has also reached me," he read from his balcony in a clear and steady voice to about 2,000 people below.

"The doctor advised me against going out and, especially, asked me to forgo the customary Wednesday

Reflections

visit

Winston-Salem Vicariates

Greensboro

—

The

Church, Greensboro

March

Abraham

February 22

4 p.m.

10 a.m.

Board Meeting The Catholic News Herald Catholic Conference Center, Hickory

Respect Life meeting

&

Catholic Conference Center, Hickory

March 2 9 a.m.

&

February 23 9:30 a.m.

Confirmation

Benedict the Moor Church, Winston-Salem St.

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14,

1997

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first

theme

reading (Gen. 22:1-18),

asked to sacrifice his beloved son Isaac.

Paul alludes to this story in the second reading (Romans 8:31-34) when he writes that God is on our side because He did not spare His own Son but handed Him over for us all. And the Gospel story of the transfigurais

(Mark 9:2-10) gives the Christian reader the instruction from on high, "This is my beloved Son; listen to Him." For the people of Israel, Abraham was the ideal believer. Just as Adam (the Hebrew word for "man") was the symbol of humanity, so Abraham was the symbol of all who trusted in God. Abraham was called to leave his home and to settle in a land that God would show him. He was to be the father of a great nation, but for a long time he and Sarah, his wife, were childless.

Then their son Isaac, the reward of their faith, becomes the test of that same faith. Abraham is asked to surrention

Day of Renewal for Knights and Dames of Malta new candidates, Charlotte

limit

I

window

my

of

study.

I

with great affection; thank you for your presthis

ence and for your prayers, notwithstanding the rain."

The pontiff then dedicated a few minutes to discussing that day's commemoration of the Italian martyr St. Agatha, who is credited with refusing to renounce a

vow

of chastity under pressure from a Roman official.

Despite torture, various forms of humiliation and the amputation of her breasts, St. Agatha became legendary for remaining true to her

vow and her dedication

to

God.

name Agatha means "good,"

Pointing out that the the

pope

said, "I

hope

that

everyone can be 'good,' that

faithful witnesses to the love of the celestial father,

is,

who fills you with many gifts-and who calls you

to par-

ticipate in his joy."

Pope John Paul said

profound peace midst of difficulty.

faith brings a

that

cannot be disturbed, even

He

then greeted the pilgrims of various lands in five

in the

languages and said he sent his "cordial thoughts to those

who

are sick, assuring to all a special recollection in

(his) prayers."

T.

Gignac,

S.J.

On The Second Sunday Of A Beloved Son

three readings today are linked by the

of a beloved son. In the 1

must therefore

myself to greeting you from

Guest Column Rev. Francis

Our Lady of Grace

said. "I

in St. Peter's Square.

state

Catholic Student Center University of N.C.

general audience," the pope

ence on short notice Feb. 5, but he still made a brief appearance for the benefit of those who had assembled

February 26 5:30 p.m.

flu

to cancel his general audi-

der his only son, his only hope for the fulfillment of God's

rewarded by the sudden appearance of a vicarious animal victim, a Godpromises. In this story, his trust

is

Lent:

a mountain, the traditional

place of God's revelation. is

It

described in stock apoca-

lyptic imagery.

It is

placed

just after the first prediction

of the passion in the Gospel tradition to give the Christian reader a foretaste

of the glory that

is

to

come

after

Jesus' ignominious suffering and death.

Then Moses and speaking with Jesus.

make

Elijah are pictured appearing and

When

Peter speaks up and says,

one for you, one for an initial stage of Christian belief that Jesus was the equal of Moses, the first and greatest leader of Israel, and of Elijah, by legend the first and greatest of the prophets.

But then a cloud overshadowed them; just as a cloud "Rabbi,

let

us

three tents;

Moses, and one for Elijah,"

this reflects

(symbolic of the presence of God) led the Israelites in the desert after the Exodus; just as a cloud overshad-

owed

the temple in Jerusalem to signify God's special presence there and overshadowed Mary as a sign that her child was God's beloved Son. When the chosen dis-

saw no one, only They came to realize that Jesus is not just the equal of Moses and Elijah, but that He completely sur-

given substitute.

ciples looked up, the story goes, they

The second reading is a commentary on the first.

The story of Abraham being willing to sacrifice his only son struck the early Christians as a type and model of the sacrificial death of Jesus, who in their eyes was

Jesus.

God's beloved Son. And so Paul writes, in rather legal terminology, that God is on our side because He did not spare His own Son. God the Judge has already pronounced sentence in our favor. We cannot be condemned because God's beloved Son, Christ Jesus, who died for us and was raised to glory by God, is at God's right hand interceding for us.

The Gospel story of the transfiguration, this year from the version in the earliest gospel, continues the theme of the beloved Son.

All three readings today speak of sacrifice and death.

Glory and life come only through suffering and death.

During Lent we are invited to die symbolically to selfishness and sin, so that we can live more fully for God and for others. We are invited to be conformed to the suffering and death of Jesus, whom we confess as Lord, so that we can also become conformed to the glory of

It is

a story of revelation, addressed to the Christian

reader, of

who Jesus

really

is.

The scene

takes place on

passes them. In

Him

all

the

Law and

the Prophets find

their fulfillment.

his risen life.

Jesuit Father Francis T. Gignac is a professor and chairperson of the Department of Biblical Studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington.

Light God And The Presidents Day

has

come

to

be rec-

ognized more for sales and long weekend getaways than a patriotic celebration. But it's a good time to spend a little time with two great leaders who were

outspoken in acknowledging their personal dependence on God. While many historians have described the political journeys of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, far fewer have looked at their public journey with the Lord. God presided over every critical decision made by these men of faith.

Not many citizens now realize how often Washington insisted that our free-

dom

as a nation has

its

origin in

and will endure only so long as is

cherished.

As commander

God

—

this truth

in chief

of

the colonial army, he told his troops: "Let

on the goodness of the cause and the aid of the Supreme Being, in whose hands victory is, to animate and encourage us to great and noble actions."

Washington implemented the instructions of Congress that the men in his army

be provided with spiritual assistance by assigning chaplains to each regiment.

"The blessings and protection of Heaven are at all times necessary, but especially so in times of public danger."

Taking the oath of office as first president of the United States on April 30, 1778, Washington spontaneously added this four

word prayer of his own: "So help

me God," an invocation still used in offiby those taking public office, in courts and in other legal proceedings.

And he spoke of our dependence on cial oaths

God

in his inaugural address: "It

be peculiarly improper to omit

Almighty Being who

in this first

rules over the uni-

— who — and whose

presides in the council of

verse

beneficial aids can

nations

supply every

human

defect."

Just as Washington's

us therefore rely

would

spiritual

words blended

and moral values into every

pect of American

life,

as-

Abraham Lincoln

repeatedly invoked God's presence in

He coined one of his most memorable phrases when he deAmerica's

J,

history.

McSweeney

clared Americans "an al-

cans, including presidents,

most chosen people" whose rise "held out a great promise to all." He hoped to be "a humble instrument in the hands of the Almighty."

During the Civil War's dark days, Lincoln depended on prayer, "When everyone

have relied on

God and

a sweet comfort crept into

their faith in

for the moral

knowledge

that told

them

how to conduct their lives, including their political lives. The ability of religious faith to fire political

imagination and con-

seemed panic-stricken ... I went to my room ... and got on my knees before Almighty God and prayed.... Soon

my

soul that

God Almighty had taken the whole business into His own hands."

my fervent supplication to the

official act,

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Later he reminded both sides of the

American slavery had been and that the scars of "this terrible war" demanded compassion: "With malice toward none; with charity for all," North and South must "bind up the nation's wounds ... and to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations."

science at the executive

government must not be under-

levels of

estimated or ridiculed.

As Stephen Carter observed in the Culture of Disbelief, "When pundits worry about the influence of religion on politics, they are worrying, as it were,

conflict that

against history." Indeed, history has al-

an "offense against God,"

ready decided.

In truth,

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Question Corner Father John Dietzen

Comments On Evolution We hope you can clear up some

Pope's Q.

confusion about what our Holy Father

new

scientific information

position about that theory.

As you

said recently about evolution.

We have read that, according to the pope, many recent scientific discoveries lead us to realize that "the theory of evomore than a hypothesis."

However, two recent newspaper columns claim that this is a mistranslation, composed by certain "secularists" and promoted by some American Catholics.

The real translation, they claim, is the one lution

in the

Vatican newspaper.

right doesn't

of the pope's talk?

A. Paul

II

tifical

many eons, human bodies evolved from pre-ex-

few days later the same newspaper's editor acknowledged its wrong

isting living

Forgive

beings into their present form.

who

have seen a number of writers say much the same as the ones you

read.

They generally

too,

I,

reflect a strong fun-

damentalist interpretation of the Bible, especially the Genesis stories of creation.

At any

information they

rate, the

is incomplete and often false.

They obviously feel it is important to minimize what Pope John Paul said.

Shortly after the pope delivered his

On Oct. 22 of last year, Pope John presented a message to the Pon-

ing that

"new knowledge has

led to the

recognition of more than one hypothesis

my

quoting

dans la theorie de revolution plus qu'une hypothese." The normal English translation of that sentence, and the correct one according to L'Osservatore Romano, is

At

very

proves,

if

longer needed, that the pope damentalist

when

comes

it

ing the Scriptures.

He

least,

it

proof were any

is

is

not a fun-

to interpret-

open

to every

help qualified scholars can give us to delve

more deeply

into the truth.

As he reminds

us elsewhere in this message, in fact, that truth

"We know,

cannot contradict truth."

to the recogni-

tion of the theory of evolution as

The

more

text

of

message

this

able from Origins,

The pope goes on to say that the convergence of results in scientific work, conducted independently, "is in itself a sig-

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avail-

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than a hypothesis."

Spirituality for

in favor

No one familiar with our pope and his respect and love for science and scholarship will be surprised by his words.

French for a moment, but it will help answer your question properly. In his message the pope said the following: "... de nouvelles connaissances conduisent a reconnaitre

"(N)ew knowledge leads

argument

of this theory."

and affirmed the

translation

correct translation.

message, the English language edition of the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano quoted the Holy Father as say-

Academy of Sciences concerning

A

lution proposes that, through

present

the translation they say

make much sense. Can you help? Where could we obtain a copy is

are aware, the theory of evo-

nificant

in the theory of evolution."

our

is

To be honest,

on the theory

of evolution and explained the Church's

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Today

Father John Catoir

The Legacy Of Pope John Paul

trust

II

of what

is

interior, distrust

of joy, of

way of per"God is love, and he

Jesus was the

Tad Szulc (pronounced "Shultz"), in his biography titled "Pope John Paul II," was full of praise for his friend Karol

happiness. Asceticism seen as self-dis-

fection.

cipline, dour, individualistic, puritanical."

who abides in love, abides in God and God in him" (1

Wojtyla, but he admitted cautiously that

model?

was too early

determine

how

it

history

judge his papacy.

will

as

to

me. Exactly

what

pope trying

to

go back

to this

John 4:

Thankfully Vatican

was an oversimplification; nevwas uncomfortable with the

Council II swept aside the Augustinian pessimism and

ertheless he

to

Bernardin of Chicago before his death.

aim at perfection. To him that meant a single-minded pursuit of the things of the spirit, as opposed to the

we were taught embrace the world and strive to make it a more just and humane place to live.

When Pope John XXIII announced plans for the council in 1959, he was in-

things of this world.

terested in reform, not restoration. Six

judge the papacy of Pope John Paul II. He has been a tireless champion of orthodoxy and social justice, and for that we are grateful. But the question remains: Has he implemented the spirit of Vatican

taught us to rejoice in the

Augustine's influence was still strong. Augustine said that God was our St.

before 1960 was better and healthier.

needed

the

slightly different view.

Church

galism.

this

Man

mands of

He described

way: "Stern, practical

le-

face to face with the de-

the divine will.... Harshness,

aggressivity. Ascetical separation of

"body"

and "soul" (good).... Primacy of economics tacitly admitted. Dis(evil)

a matter of hot debate in

eties of this world. Indeed,

of the day.

end, but in order to attain our end

had a

between the bishops and the pope. Pope Paul VI gave his approval to this.

Whether true collegiality has been achieved is

Church today. Many was one of the main problems cited by Cardinal Joseph

rigidity

is it that he wants to restore? The need for restoration implies that the Church

Father Thomas Merton writing in 1958

collegiality, the

idea of shared authority

16).

Father Merton admitted that his description

The Holy Father has defined himself a restorative pope, but the word "re-

storative" has often puzzled

Is the

do with ****

we

to

Augustine encouraged us world in contempt.

Thomas Merton

to hold this

turned to Scripture

and found it in the words of Jesus, "Follow me." For him

for enlightenment

joys and hopes, the griefs and the anxi-

years later

many

of the pastoral reforms

he envisioned, as well as some he never

dreamed of, were overwhelmingly approved by the council fathers.

The most significant reform had to

the

believe

It is

II

it

has not.

It

too early to

tell

how

history will

as fully as the council fathers expected?

Time

will

tell.

a Vatican Council

Perhaps III to

we

will

need

find the answer.

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News

6 The Catholic

Herald

February

Catholic High School Features Father,

Son Teaching

Glenn A. Young and Glenn A. Young share more than just their name. The father and son teach at

St.

Mary-Bundschu Memorial High School in Independence, Mo.

Greetings and peace!

The "good news" have recently

is

La that

two men

sponded

photo by

Shea

These men

to

answer

Holy Spirit to

your prayers and are pre-

begin studies

the

for

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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (CNS)

A

—

and son who teach at St. MaryBundschu Memorial High School in Independence have more in common than their last name.

For one, they have the same first name.

When Glenn Anthony Young, 27, joined Glenn Allan Young, 49, on the facfather

ulty this school year,

it

created a slight

How do you distinguish "Mr. Young" from "Mr. Young"? The solution:

problem:

the designations "Mr.

Young

the Elder"

ondary administration. "I know he is looking down on me, and keeps me going."

Young said he uses humor "mounds of it" to reach students, and enjoys keeping them guessing as to what he will do next. He added he continually tries to improve by reading, listening, thinking and making an effort to come up with

—

new

ideas.

sented here with the hope of inviting men

— both

the Diocese

to consider

The

a lot to him.

educations, both tried other careers be-

of a tradition.

and both have intense classroom styles driven by a belief that what they are doing makes a difference.

And both were inspired by men they

"I see

first-year teacher said that hav-

work with

ing a chance to

fore teaching,

He

how

sees

it

his

dad means on

as the passing

his

dedicated

my dad is,

and

comes out of Mr. Eskew's influence on him," Young said.

The younger Young attended nursthat

major

in English.

After graduating from

youth as troubled, believes he probably would have ended up in prison if a teacher had not taken interest in him

college, he spent four years with the

when he was years old. He met teacher in a summer youth program.

with people being treated for tuberculo-

1 1

"My I

life

the

man

that

I

loved

—

Jim Eskew," he told The Catholic Key, newspaper of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. "He took me under his wing, and straightened my life out."

Young attended St. Pius X High School, where Eskew was a teacher and

And when Young

coach.

Mary

joined the

St.

Eskew was was Eskew who become a teacher.

faculty 25 years ago,

his principal. In fact,

it

encouraged Young to Young, who has a bachelor's degree in police science, did

probation work for

Kansas City Health Department doing

But he said his desire to become a was born out of his love of the school environment and his passion for teaching religion. He is working toward a master's degree in theology by taking summer courses at the University of Notre Dame.

Young said he cannot help getting excited about the subject. "I hope they (students) do understand that it is something you can feel real passionate about in your life," he said. teacher

"I learned so

"I

gested teaching.

it

why

don't

I

try to

work

with kids and help steer their lives in a proper direction, rather than working with

them

after they

had already committed a

Young said.

Eskew was Young's

I

don't think

look

at

my

I

appreciated

life

it

a student

he added.

all

the time.

now, and see so much of

as the result of

what

I

learned in a

Catholic school."

While a student at Archbishop O'Hara High School, Young tutored inner-city children, worked at a soup kitchen and volunteered for food drives,

crime,"

role

model both

professionally and personally. When Eskew died in 1990, Young felt as if he had lost a family member.

hope I can have a fraction of the impact he had on lives," said Young, who teaches geography and American government and also has a master's in sec"I

much being

in a Catholic school myself,"

two years and grew dissatisfied dealing with hardened offenders. Eskew sug"I thought,

is

has

his fa-

ther recalled.

any way that he can," his father said.

"Seeing him every day, doing the thing he has the passion for, makes me extremely proud of the good individual in

grown

Spirit that has

prompted

me

to be."

their

in inviting others to

ponder being called

to priesthood in the

Diocese of

taught in Catholic schools and has most

Charlotte.

recently been involved in renovation and restoration projects as a general contractor.

As

a

year in seminary, married,

Father

Frank

young man, Charles spent one left to

0 'Rourke,

complete college,

was widowed, and again heard

pastor of Holy Family Church

the call to the priesthood. is from Hibernia, N.J., and month is studying at St. Meinrad Seminary in Indiana. He is currently en-

as of this

1

n

•

Clemmons,

rolled in his first year of theology.

the di-

is

rector

Stephen Doering, 25, attended Catholic schools in his hometown of Baton Rouge, La.

College

He

graduated from Elon

in Burlington,

N.C. and worked

and counseling

troubled adolescent boys. Through his studying the history of the

Church and

its

of vocations the for Diocese of Charlotte. For information on vocations in western North Carolina, call Father O' Rourke at Stephen Doering

(910) 766-1882.

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significant place in civili-

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With the devoted encouragement of a college professor, Steven

made the decision

by way of the priesthood. entered St. Vincent Seminary in

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Charles and Stephen have very different backgrounds and experiences. However, it

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myself a success," he said. "I'm working for success."

To the contrary, says Young's son.

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and "Mr. Young the Younger."

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Maria en la vida

Jesus perdido y hallado en el Templo

oculta de Jesus

CIUDAD EL VATICANO (VIS) -

CIUDAD DEL VATICANO

En la Audiencia General del

1 5 de enero Santo Padre se centro en el relato evangelico de Jesus perdido y hallado en el Templo de Jerusalen, en el cual "Jesus revela con su fuerte personalidad, la conciencia de

en

el

Aula Pablo VI,

su mision".

"A dijo

traves de este episodio, Jesus

Juan Pablo II- prepara a su madre

-

al

misterio de la Redencion. Maria y Jose, en los tres dfas dramaticos en que el

Hijo se separa de ellos para permanecer

en

el

Templo, viven la anticipation del de su pasion, muerte y

triduo

resurrection".

El hallazgo de Jesus al tercer dfa

designio divino, conferian a

para

sus padres el descubrimiento de otro aspecto relativo a su persona y a su mision". Recordo la pregunta de Maria a Jesus: "^Hijo, por que nos has hecho esto?". Y anadio que "se podria percibir aqui el eco de los 'porques' de tantas madres frente a los

"constituye

entre la

madre y el

hijo

la

union

una profundidad

extraordinaria e irrepetible".

"Las labores cotidianas sencillas y humildes asumfan a sus ojos (de Maria) un valor singular, en cuanto a que Ella las vivi'a como un servicio a la mision de Cristo. El ejemplo de Maria ilumina y alienta la experiencia de tantas mujeres que desarrollan su trabajo cotidiano exclusivamente entre las paredes domesticas. Se trata de un empeho humilde, escondido, repetitivo y, con frecuencia, no suficientemente apreciado".

Juan Pablo II anadio que la Virgen, en su labor domestica, "vi ve la esperanza de un modo excelso; sabe que no se

sufrimientos que les acarrean sus hijos,

y tambien de los interrogantes que surgen en el corazon de todo hombre en los

momentos de prueba".

El Papa evoco la respuesta de Jesus

me buscabais?

No sabfas que yo debi'a estar en las cosas a su Madre: "^Por que

de Mi Padre? Con esta expresion, El, de un modo inesperado e imprevisto, descubre a Maria y a Jose el misterio de

quedara decepcionada aunque no conozca los tiempos y los modos con que Dios realizara su promesa. En la

su Persona, invitandoles a superar las

apariencias y abriendoles perspectiva nuevas sobre su futuro".

"Maria y Jose no perciben ni el contenido ni el modo de su respuesta, que parece tener la apariencia de un rechazo". La Virgen, concluyo el Santo Padre, "conservando en su corazon un acontecimiento tan cargado de significado, alcanza una nueva dimension de su cooperation a la

—

En la Audiencia General del 29 de enero en el Aula Pablo VI, el Papa hablo de la Virgen en la vida oculta de Jesus, y senalo que "en la atmosfera digna y laboriosa de Nazaret, Maria se esforzaba en comprender la secuencia providencial de la mision del Hijo".

Aunque "los Evangelios ofrecen pocas noticias sobre los anos transcurridos por la Sagrada Familia en Nazaret (...) se puede deducir que el clima de serenidad y de paz presente en la casa de Nazaret y su orientation constante hacia el cumplimiento del (VIS).

el

Folo

—

CNS

de Reuters

Papa bautiza una nina El Papa Juan Pablo cuando bautizaba a la pequena Mauri Carla Theresa de Mexico en la Capilla Sistina el 12 de enero, fiesta del Bautismo del Sehor. El Papa bautizo varios bebitos durante este El

II

servicio.

oscuridad de

la fe y ante la ausencia de signos extraordinarios que anuncien el

inicio

de

la tarea

mesianica del Hijo,

mas alia de toda evidencia, esperando el cumplimiento de la Ella aguarda,

promesa por parte de Dios".

El Papa concluye la semana de oracion

por

salvacion".

la

unidad de

los cristianos

CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (VIS).— A las 6:00 de la tarde del dia 25 de enero, de la conversion de San Pablo y ultimo dfa de la Semana de Oracion por la Unidad de los Cristianos, Juan Pablo II presidio una Misa en la Basilica romana de San Pablo Extramuros.

Esta celebration, senalo el Papa, "asume un significado ecumenico particular, gracias a la presencia de nuestro queridisimo hermano en Cristo, Catholicos de la Grande Casa.de Cilicia, Su Santidad Aram I, a quien saludo con afecto cordial y fiesta

El cardenal sodano celebra una

misa por

la

paz en Guatemala

CIUDAD DEL VATICANO

(VIS).— En

la

manana

del 16 de enero, en la

Capilla Paulina del Vaticano, el Cardenal Secretario de Estado Angelo Sodano, en presencia de sacerdotes de Guatemala y de otros paises, celebro una Misa de action

de gracias por

fraterno".

En la homilfa, el Papa hablo de "el designio de salvacion de Dios para todas Se trata de un plan universal, se podria decir incluso 'ecumenico'".

Agrego que "esta mision universal de salvacion asume un fuerte relieve en el dfa en que la Iglesia recuerda la conversion de San Pablo".

Antes de su conversion "el celoso fariseo Saul estaba convencido de que el designio de salvacion tenia que ver solamente con un unico pueblo: Israel". las naciones.

acuerdo de paz firmado en Guatemala.

El Obispo Cipriano Calderon Polo, Vicepresidente de la Pontificia Comision para America Latina, y otros prelados de la Secretaria de Estado, estaban entre los concelebrantes. Asistieron los Embajadores ante la Santa Sede de Guatemala, Honduras, Cuba, Argentina, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Venezuela, Panama, Brasil, Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay, Portugal, Espana, Eslovenia y Estados Unidos.

El Cardenal Sodano resalto varios fragmentos de la carta que Juan Pablo II escribio al Presidente de Guatemala el 1 7 de diciembre de 1 996, en la que senala que la nueva paz alcanzada "es ciertamente un don de Dios y fruto del dialogo" y "por tanto, es realmente un momento de gracia para el pueblo guatemalteco".

Tambien hablo de la urgencia de paz en el mundo y de su fragilidad en muchos lugares y de la necesidad del perdon para "salir de situaciones marcadas por odios

comunion que debe existir entre los Pablo II. Anadio que la inspiration que llevo a escoger la reconciliacion como tema de la Semana de Oracion por la Unidad de los Cristianos de este afio vino de "la actividad apostolica (de Pablo) a favor de la reconciliacion y la comunion de los

antiguos y violentos".

creyentes, luego de su conversion.

el reciente

Persiguio a los discipulos de Cristo en Jerusalen y "desde Jerusalen se dirige hacia Damasco (...) (donde) es iluminado por la luz que viene de lo Alto. Cae a tierra y en aquel momento dramatico Cristo le hace caer en la cuenta de su error".

"Desde

el

momento en que

le revelo en Damasco hasta el Roma, Pablo fue un ferviente servidor de la miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo", dijo Juan

Jesus resucitado se

testimonio supremo que dio aqui en

2 Suplemento de The Catholic

News and

14 de febrero de 1997

Herald

El Decalogo

Mensaje del Padre Rev. Vicente H. Finnerty,

1 termino Decalogo significa: Las 10 Palabras. Nosotros

CM. I

J Filipenses 2, 6-11: "El, siendo

de condition divina, no se apego a su igualdad con Dios, sino que se redujo a nada, tomando la condition de servidor, y se hizo semejante a los hombres. Y encontrandose en la condition humana, se rebajo a si mismo haciendose obediente hasta la muerte, y muerte en una cruz. Por eso Dios lo engrandecio y le dio el Nombre que esta sobre todo hombre, para que al Nombre de Jesus se doble toda rodilla en los cielos, en la tierra y entre los muertos, y toda lengua proclame que Cristo Jesus es el Sefior, para gloria de Dios Padre".

Hermanos y hermanas, en la Cuaresma revivimos el camino de

predico con un corazon manso y humilde, oculto en su Padre.

Hoy dfa es urgente el respeto a los derechos humanos, el anuncio de la justicia. Por eso mismo, es igual de urgente

que

compartamos

experiencia de Jesus,

la

la

experiencia

de rebajamiento. Esta experiencia duro toda la vida de Jesus. Es un error pensar que la cruz de Jesus viene unicamente al final de su vida. El fue rechazado por su propio pueblo; los dirigentes de su pueblo lo persegufan; sus discfpulos en muchas ocasiones no sabfan de que estaba hablando y peleaban entre sf sobre quien iba a ser el

mas grande,

el

mas

las

llamamos

Los

IV

Mandamientos.

Por la Sagrada Escritura sabemos que expresa con fidelidad la voluntad divina acerca de la conducta de todos y cada uno de los seres humanos.

Proclama la ley que Dios mismo manifesto a Moises en el monte Sinai (Ex. 20, 2-17 -Dt. 5, 6-21).

En la catequesis de la Iglesia la forma de conservar y explicar el Decalogo ha variado con el transcurso de los siglos. La forma mas conocida y seguida en catecismos y textos morales nace con San Agustfn, en el siglo V y la reproducimos aquf:

importante.

1

.

Jesus llevo estas cruces toda su vida.

Adoraras

Senor

Dios y

No

predican con El.

3.

Santificaras los dfas de fiesta.

muchos anos

Al empezar la Cuaresma, caminamos hacia el Calvario y la Resurrection junto con Jesus.

Iniciamos este camino con un acto de rebajamiento. Nuestro camino no puede ser distinto que el camino

4.

Honraras a tu padre y a tu madre.

5.

No No No No No

empezo con un rebajamiento divino.

Se despojo de su condition divina, se inclino hacia la humanidad tomando la condition de siervo. Es el misterio de la Encarnacion, del Verbo hecho carne. Es el misterio de Dios humilde y oculto en la

humanidad. Recordamos que nosotros seremos efectivos en

recorrido por El.

No

7.

8.

9.

Debemos aprender a aceptar somos

el

nombre de

10.

No

mentiras.

desearas la mujer de tu codiciaras las cosas ajenas.

En el Antiguo Testamento, en el marco de la Antigua Alianza entre Dios y su pueblo Israel, el Decalogo ocupa un lugar prominente, ya que constituye

nuestra mision de cristianos en la

similares.

medida que nos mantenemos

a las personas imperfectas; asf

humildes y ocultos en el Sehor.

Esto a veces es diffcil para nosotros dada la realidad de lo que sufren los que nos rodean. Queremos ser defensores de la verdad, de la justicia; queremos denunciar toda opresion y violation de los derechos humanos. Nos es muy palpable como los pobres se inclinan bajo la opresion social, polftica, economica, cultural. Jesus tambien predico una Buena Nueva a los pobres y la liberation a los cautivos. Pero la

todos. Vivimos y actuamos en una comunidad imperfecta. Por amor a la comunidad, hemos de abandonar

el

preferencias personales y cuidarnos de todo lo que no nos deja inclinarnos

voluntad y su pueblo, al aceptarla y cumplirla, lo reconoce como Dios unico,

hacia el pobre,

como Cristo se inclino

a lavar los pies de sus discfpulos.

este

Hermanos y hermanas, al iniciar camino de la Cuaresma hacia la

Pascua, hagamoslo humildes y ocultos en Cristo, recordando las palabras de San Pablo: "Se inclino hacia el hombre tomando la condition de siervo".

testimonio perenne de la misma Alianza (Ec. 25, 26 - Dt. 5, 2). Dios se

revela a su pueblo, dandole a conocer su

vivo y verdadero. La observancia del es la preparation del pueblo

Decalogo

de Israel para recibir de una forma conveniente y digna al futuro Mesfas, a Jesucristo, el prometido Redentor de la humanidad.

En el Nuevo Testamento, ademas de preparation para recibir a Jesus,

Familiares

Esperan

—

Familiares de rehenes retenidos dentro de la

Embajada laponesa en Lima durante una vigilia que mantuvieron en las afueras del complejo.

Rebefdes del grupo Tupac Amaru se apoderaron de

la

consejos evangelicos

Senor.

el

—

Cardenal Landazuri,, recordado como hombre de los pobres Sepultado

—

LIMA, Peru (CNS) El Cardenal Juan Landazuri Ricketts, ex- Arzobispo de Lima, fue sepultado el 1 9 de enero en la Catedral de Lima, cerca del altar de Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo.

El Cardenal, quien presto servicios durante 35 anos, mas que cualquier otro Arzobispo de Lima, murio de cancer el 16 de enero a la edad de 83 anos.

El Cardenal Augusto Vargas Alzamora, de Lima, presidio la Misa de Funerales, que fue concelebrada por mas de 50 obispos, incluyendo al Nuncio Monsenor Fortunato mas de 150 sacerdotes.

Papal,

Baldelli, y

Entre los asistentes a la Misa estuvieron el Presidente del Peru, Alberto Fujimori, acompanado por miembros de su Gabinete; el presidente del Congreso peruano, Victor Joy Way; el Alcalde Alberto Andrade, de Lima; y el presidente del Tribunal Supremo,

Despues de la Misa, millares de peruanos de Lima y otras ciudades alrededor del pais rindieron homenaje al Cardenal Landazuri, mientras su

diciembre para al gobierno

cadaver pasaba en procesion a traves de la plaza central de Lima. Batallones de todas las fuerzas armadas peruanas

encuentran encarcelados.

Reuters

la

En la proxima ediciori: el Primer Mandamiento.

Comentario al Catecismo de la Iglesia Catolica Edicion Espahola Con permiso de los Padres de la Sociedad de San Pablo.

Embajada el pasado 17de

a dejar en libertad a miembros del movimiento que se

CNS de

hombre redimido el edificio de la gratia.

De hecho en la Nueva Alianza esta observancia esta explfcitamente confirmada (Mt. 5, 17) y los mismos

Raul Castillo.

obligar

Foto

observancia del Decalogo es la base sobre la cual el Redentor construye en el

robaras.

projimo.

existe otro

camino: si queremos elevar a los pobres de Cristo, debemos compartir lo que El experimento rebajandose.

Debemos aceptar limitaciones

pronunciaras

Dios en vano.

6.

X

19, 5-21).

limitaciones de los que trabajan y

antes y duro toda la vida de Jesus. El camino de Jesus,

IX

nos ha dejado

El

El

2.

VII VIII

cometeras adulterio.

el

camino del Calvario. La San Pablo a los Filipenses nos recuerda que ese camino empezo

las

n m

mataras.

tu

carta de

pacientemente

VI

I

la suponen (Mt. Por supuesto, para los discfpulos del Sehor el Decalogo debe ser interpretado y vivido desde la perspectiva de hijos e hijas de Dios: una observancia filial motivada por el amor, que es el mandamiento supremo que

al

solo serviras.

Jesus, el

acepta

V

10

participaron en la procesion.

Aproximadamente 50 personas por minuto habfan desfilado por la Catedral para presentar sus respetos al cardenal peruano durante una vigilia de tres dfas

efectuada en dicha catedral.

Suplemento de The Catholic News and Herald 3

14 de febrero de 1997

Arzobispo insta a perdon cinco anos despues de terminar la guerra SAN SALVADOR (CNS) —Cinco

Ochenta mil personas murieron,

anos despues del fin de la guerra civil de El Salvador, Monsenor Fernando Saenz Lacalle, Arzobispo de San Salvador, pidio a todos los residentes que procuren la reconciliacion a traves del perdon.

"No es cuestion de olvidar lo que sucedio; antes bien, se trata de volverlo a examinar con nuevos pensamientos", dijo Monsenor Saenz a los feligreses en una Misa celebrada el 18 de enero.

La Misa fue celebrada en la Basilica de la Virgen de Guadalupe, en San Salvador, para senalar el quinto

otras 9,000 desaparecieron y decenas

aniversario

acuerdo de paz

del

auspiciado por las Naciones Unidas entre

gobierno y los rebeldes izquierdistas.

El Presidente Armando Calderon Sol, los ministros del gobierno y los

el Foto

CNS <J«

Reuters

—

El Cardenal de Lima, Augusto Alzamora Vargas con el Arzobispo Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne en las afueras de la residencia del Embajador japones en Lima el 26 de enero, a ios 41 dias que los rebeldesse apoderaron dela residencia. Losdoseclesiasticos lavisttaron para reenforzar el interes dela Iglesia Catolica en resolver Sa crisis.

Vargas y Cipriani (izquierda)

Monsenor Cipriani se une a comision para ayudar con durante una reception a

Embajador del Japon, fue nombrado como miembro de una comision que procura dar fin a la

Los rebeldes retuvieron a mas de 500 comerciantes, embaj adores y otras

situacion pacfficamente.

"Monsenor Juan Louis Cipriani, Arzobispo de Ayacucho, ha sido llamado

habian puesto en libertad a la mayoria de ellos para el 6 de enero. Los rebeldes tenian aun a 74 rehenes el 17 de enero.

a participar en la Comision de Garantes por los Obispos peruanos, con el asentimiento de la Santa Sede y con la esperanza de que pueda lograrse una

La comision fue propuesta por el Ministro de Education, Domingo Palermo, representante del gobierno peruano en las negociaciones con los

solution rapidamente", dijo el portavoz

rebeldes.

residencia del

del Vaticano, Joaquin Navarro- Vails el

16 de enero en el Vaticano.

la

Embajador

como rehenes, y

El dirigente rebelde Nestor Cerpa

Cartolinidijoqueel aprobaba la creation

A traves de varias visitas dentro de Arzobispo ha celebrado Misas, escuchados confesiones, ayudando a redactar comunicados y hasta negociado por la puesta en libertad de algunos rehenes.

Mas de 20 miembros del Movimiento Revolucionario Tupac Amaru se apoderaron de la residencia durante la noche del 17 de diciembre, la residencia, el

Monteiro de Castro, se hallaban entre

Los ex-guerrilleros, que ahora son un partido politico, tuvieron un servicio religioso separado en otra parte de la ciudad.

La Compasion

de la comision propuesta. Tambien dijo que los rebeldes no ejecutarian a ninguno de los rehenes, pero dijo al gobierno que los rebeldes no consideraban que su rendition fuera un fin aceptable para la

El

diccionario de la Real Academia define la compasion como "sentimiento de ternura y lastima que se tiene del trabajo, desgracia o mal que padece alguno". Seguramente no suena bien en los oi'dos del lector la palabra lastima, pero el diccionario nos reconduce a la ternura desde el amor, pues define lastima como "enternecimiento y compasion que excitan los males de otros".

por

VTemos,

compasion

tanto,

que

la

se exterioriza, se

como

enfermas y pobres que

desfallecen lentamente a pocos pasos

de

ti.

Esboza una

sonrisa, tiende calida

y firme tu mano, y ofrecete solfcito

como

hermano y amigo, y proporcionaras consuelo y esperanza.

A

1

crear habitos de hacer

el

nuestro semejantes, \jios conducimos seguros por la unica senda que acorta todas las a

X

sentimiento de

distancias hacia la autentica felicidad.

Como dice un proverbio hindu: "El bien que hicimos la vispera es el que nos traera la felicidad por la manana".

manifiesta

pues sabemos que la ternura es siempre consecuencia del amor. del amor, se nutre de

el,

compasion esta al alcance de cualquiera. Ser compasivo

La

Pidamos

rindiendonos. Eso es imposible", dijo

/es estar diligente, pronto y atento a revestirse de ternura y compresion

Santo, haga surgir de lo mas profundo de nuestro corazon, hacia

Cerpa.

para con aquellas personas que se sienten

nuestro projimo,

situacion.

"El modo pacffico no es que salgamos deponiendo nuestras armas y

Diocesis publica gufa bilingue

La

la

de reflexion para el milenio PHOENIX (CNS) - La Diocesis de Phoenix ha publicado una gufa para todo el en espanol e ingles, para ayudar a los catolicos a prepararse para el nuevo milenio, reflexionando sobre las lectura dominicales del Evangelio.

La gufa de reflexion de 56 paginas, titulada "Jesus: La Puerta al Milenio", fue publicada como suplemento especial del "Catholic Sun", el periodico diocesano de Phoenix.

Para cada lectura del Evangelio desde el 8 de diciembre de 1996 hasta el 23 de noviembre de 1997, la gufa destaca tambien una "cita de semilla" para reflexion y

aiio

oration, y delinea los modos de compartir y vivir la Palabra.

"Oro porque esta oportunidad para el crecimiento espiritual les ayude a dar testimonio a otros que 'Jesucristo: Ayer, Hoy y Para Siempre', esta en medio de

O'Brien, Obispo de Phoenix, en un mensaje

la

enfermedad,

que,

a nuestro

mediante

la

Senor Jesus el

Espfritu

palabra HERMANO.

la

desesperanza.

Mundo

toma de conciencia ha de con un

iniciarse

J.

incontables las personas aisladas, solitarias,

ternura, pero necesariamente arranca

pobreza y

Thomas

miras detenidamente en tu veras que son derredor

Si

/\hien

amenazadas por

nosotros" dijo Monsenor publicado en la gufa.

el

los concurrentes a la Misa.

que servfa de del Japon,

Morihisha Aoki.

personas de alto rango

como

Nuncio Papal, Monsenor Manuel

crisis

LIMA, Peru (CNS) - Un Arzobispo peruano que ha desempenado un papel principal en la crisis de los rehenes en la

anfitrion el

dirigentes comerciales, asf

de millares de salvadorehos huyeron de sus hogares durante los 12 anos de combates.

A tenor de los acuerdos de paz, el ejercito fue disminuido en gran medida en su tamano y purgado de oficiales superiores acusados de abusos contra los derechos humanos.

Se establecio una nueva fuerza de politia civil y se pusieron en practica reformas constitucionales. Los exrebeldes depusieron sus armas y formaron un partido politico.

Una comision internacional de veracidad, establecida al final de la guerra, recomendo entre otras medidas una campafia publica de reconciliacion, asi como indemnizaciones economicas para las victimas de los abusos contra los derechos humanos.

En una carta del Papa Juan Pablo II, leida por el Nuncio durante la Misa del 1 8 de enero, el Papa daba gracias por las gestiones de los salvadorenos para consolidar el tramite de paz.

trato cordial

y afable, expresado en el gesto benevolente; la amplia y sincera sonrisa y la palabra calida y amable que

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St.

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pm

1

ASHEVILLE St.

Eugene,

Culvern

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St.

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domingo

ler.

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mes

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domingos

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pm

am y

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pm

confesiones antes de las misas

BURNSVILLE

& Summit

Sacred Heart, Main St

domingo

3er.

del

mes 6 pm

CHARLOTTE Centro Catolico Hispano Shenandoah Ave. y The Plaza (704) 335-1281

todos los s£bados 7

pm pm

confesiones 6:15-6:45 los

domingos 10:30 am y 7

confesiones 9:45-10:15

pm

am

DOBSON Sagrado Corazon, (910) 632-8009

601

Rt.

todos los sabados 6

pm

FOREST CITY

—

El nuevo presidente de Nicaragua Encuentro de lideres Nicaraguenses Arnoldo Aleman saluda al Cardenal Miguel Obando Bravo en Managua el pasado 1 de enero. El presidente le hizo una visita de cortesia al Cardenal a los pocos di'as de haber tornado posesion como presidente. Aleman prometio que esta nacion no volvera a la guerra del pasado.

Immaculate Conception, 1024

W. Main

St.

todos los domingos 3

pm

(704) 245-4017

GASTONIA St.

Michael, 708 St.Michael's Ln.

domingo

3er.

del

mes 3:30 pm

(704) 867 6212

GREENSBORO

El padre Stanley Rother:

el

primer santo de Oklahoma?

OKLAHOMA CITY (CNS) — Para

los

1

,600 residentes del pueblo agricola

de Okarche, cerca de Oklahoma City, hay una clase de estupefaccion al pensar que uno de los suyos podria llegar a ser un santo.

Pero para aquellos que conocieron, son precisamente

le

la

sencillez y la devocion de Stanley Rother lo

que llena sus corazones de orgullo

natal.

Herido mortalmente en una masacre hace casi 16 anos, el biznieto de un agricultor aleman inmigrante que ayudo a establecer el pueblo de Okarche, en el centro de Oklahoma, fue uno de 13 sacerdotes y el primer sacerdote estadounidense

—

El dfa en que el Padre Rother murio,

28 de julio de 1 98 1 las tropas mataron tambien a 1 3 personas e hirieron a otras 24 en el pueblo de Santiago Atitlan, una villa aislada a 50 millas al suroeste de Ciudad Guatemala.

El cadaver del Padre Rother fue devuelto a su pueblo natal de Okarche, pero su padre, Franz, estuvo de acuerdo con que se sepultara el corazon y alguna sangre de su hijo en la iglesia de Santiago Atitlan, donde se levanto una placa conmemorativa.

"El amaba al pueblo", dijo Frank Rother, de 85 anos de edad, "y ellos lo el

amaban

,

Immaculate Conception, 208 (704)693-6901

todos los domingos

pm

1

,

todos los domingos 12:30

pm

2do.y 4to. domingo del mes 1:30 pm

San Francisco de Asis, Main y Ivy (910) 246-9151

KANNAPOLIS St.

Joseph, 108 St.Joseph

todos los domingos, 12

St.

pm

KERNERSVILLE Holy Cross, 616 S.Cherry (910) 996-5109

St.

todos los domingos 12:30

pm

LENOIR St.

Francis ofAssisi, 1025 College Ave.

SW

sdbado del mes 7

3er.

pm

(704) 754-5281

LINCOLNTON St.

pm

todos los domingos 12

Dorothy. 148 St.Dorothy*s Lane

(704) 735-5575

Franklin Streets

todos los domingos

1

:30

pm

Charles Borromeo, 714

W. Union

St.

todos los domingos 5

pm

todos los domingos 6

pm

(704) 437-3108

MOUNT AIRY Holy Angels, 1208 North Main (910) 786-8147

St.

NEWTON St.

Joseph, 720

West

13th. St., (704)

464-9207

todos los domingos 12:45

pm

NORTH WILKESBORO (910)838-5562

John Church, 275 C.C. Wright School Rd.

para la canonization al Vaticano

RE1DSVILLE

en febrero ultimo por los obispos de Guatemala.

Holy

Infant,

1042 Freeway Dr., (910) 342-1448

3er„ 5to. domingo del

ler.,

6

mes

pm

todos los domingos 4

pm

todos los domingos 4

pm

SALISBURY Sacred Heart, 128 N.Fulton (704) 633-0591

De ser canonizado, el Padre

hacerlo".

Ave.W..

JEFFERSON

St.

—

7th.

Cristo Rey, 1505 East Kivett Dr.

nombres han sido presentados

—

pm

(910) 884-0244

es una de las 78 personas cuyos

Rother seria el primer santo nacido en Oklahoma y solo el segundo despues de Santa Elizabeth Ann Seton nacido en los Estados Unidos.

"Es abrumador para mi, el pensar realmente en la magnitud de lo que estamos diciendo", dijo la Hermana Marita Rother de la causa de su hermano para la beatification. "Pero la verdad es que todos tenemos esa posibilidad pero depende de como vivamos nuestra vida de un di'a en otro. Stanley vivio cada di'a lo mejor que el supo

todos los domingos 7

HIGH POINT

St.

El humilde sacerdote que

Oklahoma

(910) 272-8650

Our Lady ofLourdes, Deese y

de guerrillas de 36 anos en Guatemala, una tragedia que se estima causo 140,000 muertes.

para los catolicos de

St.,

MORGANTON

martirizado durante la guerra

un modelo

Mary, 812 Duke

HENDERSONVILLE

MONROE

a el".

—

se ha convertido en

St.

St.

SPARTA St.Francis of Rome, Hendrix Rd.

—

(910) 372-8846

3er.

domingo del mes

ler.

y

ler.

domingo

STATES VILLE St.

Phillip the Apostle,

525 Camden Dr

del

mes 2 pm

(704) 872-2579

TAYLORS VILLE Holy

Trinity,

665 W. Main Ave.

todos los sabados 6

pm

(704) 632-8009

THOMASVILLE Our Lady of the Highways, 943

—

Foto

CNS

de archivo

Padre Rother En esta foto de archivo se al Padre Stanley Francis Rother, con ninos indigenas tzutuhiles, poco antes de su

WINSTON-SALEM

muestra

Our Lady of Mercy, 1919 S. (704) 722-7001

muerte en 1981. El fue el primer sacerdote estadounidense muerto durante la guerra de guerrilla de 36 anos en Guatemala.

YADKINVILLE

El

Ball Park Rd.

todos los domingos 12

pm

(910)475-2732

Main

St.

todos los domingos

1

pm

Christ the King, U.S. 601 y Hoots Rd.

(910) 463-5533

todos los domingos 12

pm

1

:30 pm

Mary Spinks, Benefactress

Student Designs Logo For Church Anniversary HIGH POINT

Of Diocese, Dies At 83 HENDERSONVILLE

— Mary R.

Spinks was a firm believer in Catholic education. A lifelong supporter of Catholic

Spinks is leaving a legacy to Immaculata School so it can continue to grow and serve

more students

in the future," said

schools, Spinks last fall donafed $130,000

Jim Kelley, director of development and

Immaculata School for a computer networking project. "I have always felt education is so very important, and I think more emphasis should be put on it," she

Roman CathoFoundation of the Diocese of Charlotte. "More and more of our parishioners are following her example by remembering the Church in their will and estate

to

making the gift.

The Immaculata School benefactress

said after

and member of Immaculate Conception Church died Dec. 23, 1996, in Hendersonville after a brief illness.

She was

83.

A native of Jersey City, N.J., Spinks split

her residency between Henderson

County, N.C., and Florida for the years.

last

14

She was the wife of Frank Spinks,

who died in

1994.

Her commitment to Catholic schools will continue to serve the diocese for

many years. In her will, Spinks created an endowment in the diocesan FoundaImmaculata School. The $300,000 gift will supplement existing scholarships, according to Luanne Ferguson, Spinks' attorney. "The endowment will also be available to minority students. Mrs. Spinks was a very strong believer in reaching out to multicultural needs," Ferguson said.

"Through her gift to the diocese, Mrs.

lic

plans."

Sister

McKenna,

Holy

of

Cross

Judith

principal, said students and

faculty plan to have a

memorial Mass

in

Spinks' honor. "She was part of the Immaculata School family. We certainly will miss her. Because of her generosity

and interest, we were able to complete what was outlined in a five-year plan in one year," Sister Judith said of the computer project. "Mrs. Spinks wanted to do something that would positively affect the future of our children."

Spinks

is

survived by a daughter,

Maureen Schan of

St.

Petersburg, Fla.;

one granddaughter, Bonnie Nixon; one grandson, William Nixon; and three greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, John Nixon.

A funeral Mass was held at ImmacuConception Church. Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Largo, Fla. late

Speedway President To Receive Award BELMONT — Howard A. supporter of Belmont Abbey College. manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, will receive the Grace Award in ceremonies at Belmont Abbey College eral

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Grace serves on Belmont Abbey's Board of Trustees and is its past chairman.

The Grace Award is presented each year to an outstanding area businessperson and citizen whose contributions and commitments have significantly improved the quality of life throughout the region. Wheeler is the third recipient of the honor.

culminate in an after-dinner presentation of the award bearing the name of

ground includes

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If he's not on hand for the weekly bingo, Father Cascia can sometimes be found having

Mother Teresa, and

superior general of their order during their

chapter until the end of February. Church

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elect a

have

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When the students returned from Moscow, Father Cascia received a call from the White House saying that Reagan wanted to meet them. The presiknow what

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in the Soviet

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It

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Teresa was hospitalized for three weeks

her head about a

country

ent countries.

to step

superior general.

Father Philip Cascia (right), founder and director of Intersport, poses with martial arts action star Chuck Norris.

Norris, a supporter of Father Cascia's nonprofit sports exchange program, shares a sporting interest with the priest, who is a fourth-degree black belt in freestyle jujitsu.

The 40-something diocesan

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ill

reporters Feb. 2.

countries that do not have the best of relations with the United States, Father Cascia has led groups of young men and women to China, Cuba, South Africa, Vietnam and the former Soviet Union and its now-independent nations. He is currently working on a deal to bring a high school baseto

major hurdle

"They will hold discussions for about a month. Any time during that period they can make up their mind to choose a successor to Mother Teresa," Archbishop Henry J'Souza of Calcutta told

,

team

as a

alive

run-up to the chapter, postponed

from October because of Mother

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is still

in the

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His personal rela-

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suffer-

doubt that she would live much longer.

The Missionaries of Charity post-

tionships with interna-

head

had been

January the spiritual director of the Missionaries of Charity expressed

tasks as parish priest.

the

86,

ing respiratory problems and spinal pain,

vana or with Vietnamese Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet in Hanoi.

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By

KATHY SCHMUGGE

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WINSTON-SALEM

The

was

of more than 60 selections ranging from

heaven: Dr. Marc Innes,

Gregorian chants such as "Ave Maria"

an accomplished opera singer, musician,

(chant) to "Adoramus te, Christe" and from "The Seven Last Words of Christ" and Mozart's "Ave Verum Corpus." The

in

It

and director, and Schola Cantorum Carolinanae Borealis, a group of singers

from area churches, performing together traditional Catholic music.

When

Dr. Innes, Minister of Sacred

Music and Liturgy at Holy Family Church in Clemmons, was asked to diSchola Cantorum Carolinanae Borealis (Latin for "Northern Carolina School of Plain Songs or Chants"), he couldn't resist the challenge even though he was currently directing six other choirs. "I agreed to be the music director provided the group perform once a month at Holy Family," he recalled.

Part of their mission statement reads rect

PAUL FREDETTE

Region Peg Ruble (center) leads a group with teens during the sexuality workshop at St. Mary Church.

Faith Formation Coordinator for the Central

By PAUL FREDETTE developed by Richard Richert

Correspondent Cold winds and icy roads could not deter more than 70 junior and senior high youths from meeting at St. Mary Church in the foothills of the Smokies to add yet another chapter to

educators," explains Ruble,

the "Battle of the Sexes."

an average of 15 such workshops each

ther

For two hours that morning, junior high students from St. Mary's, St.

year.

Joseph's in Bryson City,

focus on the mixed messages their chil-

and Christmas midnight Mass at Holy Family; the 75th anniversary of Holy Angels Church in Mt. Airy; the Feast of

dren are receiving

St.

SYLVA

—

Waynesville and

St.

St.

John's in

Francis of Assisi in

Franklin listened and responded as Peg Ruble, faith formation coordinator for the central region of the diocese, helped

them

explore their feelings about the opposite sex.

The

met

senior high group

in the

evening.

Ruble previously

addressed concerns at a meeting with 20 of their parents to explain the purpose of these sessions. She stressed the need for a healthy, holistic and Catholic approach to sexual issues which she insists must be situated in the wider context of human relationships.

sight into

Ruble reviews Church documents

teaching.

The statement of the U.S.

bish-

A

Perspective on Lifelong Love and Learning (United States ops, Sexuality:

Catholic Conference) and The Catechism

of the Catholic Church are her chief draws from Scripture and documents like the encyclical

resources, but she also

Humanae

Vitae. "I

make

this

an educa-

tional opportunity for parents, too," says

Ruble.

The faith formation coordinator does not only review the documentation, but

show

tries to

its

appropriate usage with

differing age groups. "I share insights

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tradition of music in the Roman Catholic Church." Schola, in existence for only 1 months, is achieving this goal through

program in human sexuality published by Brown and ROA, which is one of the best written resources for ish education

who conducts

Ruble says parental concerns usually

—

the bold assertions of the culture vs. a perceived weakness of Church proclamations. She contends that the

Church's message

is

already

strong enough, but that parents must try to live

it

in their

homes, and

that parishes

have an educational responsibility in this area. "Sexuality is an area often neglected by parishes because it is a countercultural topic that people

performances

at

parishes in the Diocese

REFINISHING

after

in

Thomas Walsh's

Francis

Mass

Mass

retirement

at St.

Francis Church

Mocksville; and monthly Masses

Phillip

Church

at St.

in Statesville.

wonderful

be able to preserve Mass," said Enid Hageman, a member of the "It's

to

the traditional celebration of the

school whose love for the chants inspired her conversion to Catholicism years ago.

Pope Gregory

I,

who was

instru-

mental in their early preservation. Often done without accompaniment, the chants have stylistic difference, described as plain, severe, jubilant, or ornate.

The text,

sung in Latin, relies heavily on the Psalms and illustrates a strong influence by Jewish tradition and liturgy.

"These sacred hymns have survived the test of time, and the Latin text as suggested in Vatican II continues to provide the necessary bridge for

cultures," said

all

William Chimiak, parishioner at St. Leo Church in Winston-Salem and bass Dr.

singer for Schola.

of Charlotte at celebrations such as Fa-

In the tradition of the first School of

Singers in

Rome,

Dr. Innes provides not

only musical direction, but ensures deeper

music through inon sacred liturgy and history.

Besides extensive European studies, he interpretation of the

struction

obtained seven degrees in the U.S., including a Doctorate of Musical Art from Julliard School of Music, Master of Mu-

from Northwestern University and a Master in Sacred Music at the Eastman School of Music.

Through Schola, Dr. Innes and his 1 6sic

member

find

school are

scary and difficult to discuss," says Ruble, who has teens of her own. She describes her personality as one that lends

who have never

itself to

still

presenting such information fac-

but in a loving way, "The topic

is

been exposed to and harmonic prayer

a

this timeless

hard one to broach with people. In order to do so you have to know what true love

Members

form.

looks like," she says without flinching.

also see the music

For their part, the teens participating seemed energized by the opportunity to exchange views openly.

They engaged each other and their adult leaders in group exercises designed to elicit their convictions about masculinity and femininity.

The challenge of being male and female, created in the image and likeness of God, but conditioned by the values of an exploitative culture, surfaced repeatedly. For the youngsters convened at St. Mary's, this was a challenge charged with peril and promise alike.

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Diocesan News Briefs Lenten Enrichment Services CHARLOTTE The St. Thomas

—

Aquinas Church Lenten enrichment program follows Stations of the Cross at 8 p.m. Fridays during Lent. Speakers include the Rev.

Dave

For reservations and tickets, call Joyce Anderson, (910) 765-5384, or Jenny Patella, (910) 765-3487.

on Feb.

who

14;

and

Capuchin Father John Aurilia, who

will

will discuss forgiveness

Ann Church. Winners

par-

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Charismatic Mass Celebrated

HIGH POINT

—A

celebrated the third Thursday

Mass Time Changes REIDSVILLE The new time

each month in the Maryfield Nursing Home Chapel at 7:30 p.m.

Spanish Mass at Holy Infant Church p.m. on Sundays.

Carl, pastoral care

director of Carolinas Medical Center,

5 p.m. at St.

Mass

is

Charismatic

—

for is 1

provided.

Interfaith

Conference on Aging

CHARLOTTE — The annual Inter-

Conference on Aging is March 12 from 9 a.m. -3:30 p.m. at St. Ann Church.

The program, "Search for Meaning in Later Life: Views from Various Relifaith

Operation Rice Bowl Begins Catholic Relief Services' Operation Rice Bowl Lenten program combines prayer, fasting, education and almsgiving.

gious/Cultural Traditions," will focus on

to

is

welcome new members. For

call

March

Holy Angels Bowl-a-Thon

eager

Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament

mation.

BELMONT — The Holy Angels annual "Angel-Bowl" fund-raiser

—

Task Force Care Team training is Feb. 21 from 6-9 p.m. and Feb. 22 from 9 a.m.3 p.m. at Parkway Presbyterian Church.

Training focuses on supporting the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of per-

is

sons living with

HIV/AIDS.

7001.

—

The Cornerstone

,

re-

Respect

AIDS/HIV ministries, meets from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. at St. Joseph Church. For details, call (9 1 0) 725-

March

8

7321.

Lenten Adoration

CHARLOTTE

— Adoration of

the

Blessed Sacrament with Benediction

is

Matthew Church during Lent following the 9 a.m. Friday Mass and lastat St.

ing until the 9 a.m. Saturday Mass.

Life

HICKORY

establishing

—

Family Retreat The Charlotte Dio-

cese Respect Life Office sponsored fam-

"God's Plan for Love and Life," directed by Barbara McGuigan, California's education director for Human Life International, is Feb. 28 and March 1 at St. Aloysius Church. The Feb. 28 adult session is 7-9 p.m., followed by

The March

youth session is 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., followed by Mass.

Cost for the youth session is $5, which includes lunch. Registration deadline is a reception.

1

Feb. 20.

Call to Holiness," directed by Patrician

28207, Attn.: Maggi Nadol. For information, call Maggi Nadol, (704) 331-1720.

Father James W. Jackson, focuses on scriptural,

musical and personal

tions of holiness.

at

Mass Feb. 16 and proceeds Feb. 17-19 at

7 p.m. For details, call (704) 289-2773.

CHARLOTTE — The

To

register,

send checks, pay-

able to the Respect Life Office, to 1524 E.

Morehead

Street, Charlotte,

N.C.

illustra-

The mission begins

Matthew Parish Mission, directed by Capuchin St.

Father Vincent Fortunato and Brother Kellen Mears, is Feb. 23-27.

Show and Card Party WINSTON-SALEM — The St.

Fashion

Theresa Guild's Fashion Show (by the Ragpicker Shop) and Card Party is March 1 1 from 7-10:30 p.m. at St. Leo Church.

Tickets are $6. Play cards or bring your favorite board game. Refreshments, door prizes and an art print raffle are included.

at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Birmingham, Ala. Cost is $160, and includes

and lodging. For

call (910)

274-0415.

BMHS

Sponsors Blood Drive

WINSTON-SALEM — The Bishop

McGuinness High School's Student Council annual Red Cross Blood Drive March 24 from 7:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. in gym. To schedule an appointment, call

Linda Kennedy, (910) 725-4247.

Scharff, (704) 541-6855,

BMHS

by Feb.

Senior Receives Honors

WINSTON-SALEM

— Judges

—

Family of Greensboro hosts informational meetings Feb. 16 and March 2 from 1 :302:30 p.m. at the Franciscan Center on 233 N. Greene St. For more information

new members,

Georgette Schraeder, (910) 454-3479 or Frank for

call

Massey, (910) 299-5038.

in

the state competition for the North Caro-

lina Society of the

Daughters of the

American Revolution Good Citizen Award unanimously chose Bishop McGuinness High School senior Allan Huebner

As

as the 1996-97 recipient.

NCSDAR Good

Citizen, he $1,250 scholarship, which he intends to use while majoring in computer science at Notre Dame University's School of Engineering.

the

will receive a

In addition to receiving the

Franciscan Family Meetings GREENSBORO The Franciscan

Lou

17.

Good Citi-

zen Award, Huebner has been designated as a Notre Dame Scholar in recognition of his academic achievements and personal qualities. He has also been awarded a four-year

ROTC

U.S. Navy which

scholarship from the

will cover tuition

and

book costs.

Huebner is the son of Stephen and Diane Huebner of Winston-Salem.

ily retreat,

Parish Missions The Feb. 16-19 Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Mission, "The

MONROE —

For details,

ter.

council hall, 220 East Kingston Ave. is

St. Matthew parishes have scheduled an April 8-10 pilgrimage to the

transportation, four meals

—

Feb. 21 from 3:30-8:30 p.m.

$5 per plate. For more information, call Joe Hunt, (704) 399-66 1 1 or call the hall on Feb. 21, (704) 332-3077.

source group, which assists parishes in

infor-

the

CHARLOTTE The Knights of Columbus Charlotte Council #770 Lenten Cost

For

Religious Ed Series Continues GREENSBORO The Our Lady of Grace Church adult education series continues Feb. 18 with "Holy Smoke!," a discussion on the faith lives of parishioners, from 7:30-9 p.m. in the activity cen-

is

Knights' Fish Fry

at the

For information, call Sisters of St. Joseph Sister Angela Case, (910) 722-

NEWTON —

(704) 825-0435.

is

9.

March

from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Major League Lanes in Gastonia. For pledging information and other details, call Sandi Rankin,

Fish Fry

9 a.m. Mass March

takes place

CHARLOTTE — The seniors of St.

reservations and information, call

1

AIDS Resource, Care Team Groups Meet WINSTON-SALEM The AIDS

A children's activity

mation, call (704) 847-7014.

1.

Seniors' Spring Pilgrimage

Masses. Booths will display physical, spiritual, mental and social health inforall

at the

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details,

Gail Stewart, (704) 726-0701

call

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Gabriel and

payable to

mail to Centralina Council of Govern-

includes lunch.

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Catholic Daughters of America

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The St. Gabriel Church Health Ministry health fair is March 8-9 in the Fellowship Hall after

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Centralina Council of Governments and

Welcome New Members LENOIR — The local chapter of the

a March 23-30 retreat directed by Glenmary Father Jack McNearney focusing on Holy Week. Cost is $250.

To register, contact Living Waters Reflection Center, 1420 Soco Rd., Maggie is

Health Ministry Fair

CHARLOTTE

Make checks

nine faith perspectives. Cost

Proceeds benefit the poor. To participate, contact your parish or call (800) 222-

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Padre Pio, Capuchin stigmatist, on Feb. 21. Sessions last about 30 minutes, and is

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Wnetrzak. Cost

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Chairperson Visits Mary Carter Waren, national chairperson of Pax Christi, USA,

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for 10-14 year olds

is

Feb. 16 at

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Cursillo Closings

CHARLOTTE

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Scheduled The Cursillo

men's Closing is 5 p.m. on Feb. 16 at St. Matthew Church. The women's Closing is 5 p.m. on April 6 at St. Matthew Church. All Cursillistas are invited.

Newman Lecture Scheduled ROCK HILL, S.C. — Jesuit Father Richard McCormick, a theology faculty member of Notre Dame University, leads the 1997 Newman Lecture at the Oratory March 1 beginning at 10 a.m. Discussions include dissent in the Church and physician-assisted suicide. For information, call Sarah Morgan, (803) 327-6450, or write to the Oratory, Center for Spirituality, Box 1 1568, Rock Hill, SC 29731.

Christi

MINT HILL

Life In

The

Spirit

CHARLOTTE

Seminar

— The Life

in the

aimed at reaching a deeper knowledge of the Holy Spirit in our lives, is at St. John Neumann Church from Spirit seminar,

7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 19, Feb. 26, March 5 and March 12. For information, call Joe (704) 846-4649 391-9537 at work.

Tittl,

at

home

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CHARLOTTE — As part of its celWeek, Char-

Catholic High School recently hon-

ored Anthony DiDonato, head of the Social Studies department, and Kathryn Claiborne, head of the

Media Center,

for

25 years of service on the school's faculty. The surprise tribute took place during a special

In other

Mass

Jan. 29.

CCHS

news, Nicholas

Souders, a senior, has been selected as one of North Carolina's top high school volunteers in the 1997 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, an annual nationwide program recognizing young people for outstanding self-initiated service.

community

Named a Distinguished Finalist,

Souders will receive a bronze medallion for his volunteering to help raise to provide

money

medical care for a Bosnian

child refugee in the Charlotte area.

or (704)

Living Waters Retreats "The Gospel According to the Media" is a Feb. 28-March 2 retreat focusing on bringing others to Christ through the media di-

MAGGIE VALLEY

Faculty Members, Student Honored for Service

The Catholic News & Herald welcomes parish news for the diocesan news briefs. Good photographs, preferably black and white, are also welcome. Submit news releases and photos at least 10 days before the publication date.

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Inmate's Release To Have Abortion Prompts Debate SOMERVILLE, N.J. (CNS) The

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ongoing experimentation. "He apparently wanted to focus on that type of research, which he cannot do here because of our restrictions," Fiore said. "He is no longer an employee of the university."

Vatican Confirms One-Day Papal Visit To Sarajevo In April VATICAN CITY (CNS) The Vatican confirmed that Pope John Paul II will make a one-day trip to Sarajevo

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County Jail inmate have an abortion and the appointment of an attorney to represent the interests of the unborn child have touched off a debate in New Jersey. But the fate of the unborn child of 33-year-old Sonya Jackson remained uncertain Feb. 5, four days after Superior Court Judge Leonard Arnold released her from jail, citing

souri religious leaders have asked that

capital April

principles of justice and compassion be

Bosnian government and Cardinal Vinko

Jackson's "absolute right to terminate this

applied to a retooling of their state's wel-

Puljic of Sarajevo, a Vatican statement

pregnancy." "This court

fare system.

release of a Somerset to

ture, this court is

not a legisla-

is

not a political arena, this

bound by

Arnold said in announcing his decision. However, he left standing his earlier appointment of lawyer Richard F. Collier Jr., president of the Legal Center for the Defense of Life in Morristown, as the unborn child's legal court

is

the law,"

Religious Leaders Urge New Approach To Welfare Overhaul JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (CNS)

—

In an unprecedented

four

WASHINGTON Mark Hughes,

—

(CNS)

Dr.

who

had admitted in January to performing tests on human embryos, has resigned

Hughes was

the director of

will travel to the 1

Bosnian

3 at the invitation of the

said.

pope had two main obmaking the visit: to encourage the Catholic community in BosniaHerzegovina to carry on its "active said the

It

vulnerable children," the statement said.

country," and to promote understanding

Christian witness in every part of the

and cooperation with the members of all

Fla.

(CNS)

— The Florida Catholic Conference has

a geneticist at a Catholic-

The pope

jectives in

WEST PALM BEACH,

run medical center in Washington

voluntarily.

The heads of Missouri's Catholic dioceses were among the

promote reconciliation and rein the wake of several

harmony

years of war.

show of unity, Mis-

Bishops Denounce Ruling For Man's Right To Assisted Suicide

Geneticist Resigns After

ligious

47 religious leaders who signed the statement on welfare. "We can only work for welfare reform that strengthens families, encourages productive work and projects

representation.

Admitting Embryo Experiments

in April to

denounced a dying

by a

judge that

the approximately

the Sarajevo area.

state

to have his doctor help him die. Judge S. Joseph Davis Jr. of the Palm Beach Cir-

cuit Court, ruled Jan. 31 that Charles E.

Hall

legally entitled to

is

CNS photo from Reuters The Vatican provided no details of The papal nuncio for Bosnia, Archbishop the papal program, but one main event Francesco Monterisis (left), and Cardinal was expected to be an outdoor Mass for Vinko Puljic of Sarajevo announce the

has the constitutional right

a ruling

man

religions.

have his physi-

500,000 Catholics of

Philippine Bishops Call For

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mit suicide, thereby ending his suffering

Jesus of Jolo

sor. The resignation, dated Jan. 24, was announced Feb. 3. According to Georgetown spokeswoman Clare Fiore,

from AIDS. Davis' order included an exemption from prosecution for Mclver and anyone else present at or assisting in

the cathedral in his southern Philippine

the Jesuit-run university did not ask

Hall's suicide.

Hughes

because he told univerwork was an isolated incident and not research that involved to resign

sity officials the

a lethal

And

it

attempted to limit

the scope of the ruling to only Hall's specific case.

NORTH CAROLINA Owned Roman and Directed by

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Capalla of Davao,

who heads

Fernando

the Philip-

Commission on Interreligious Dialogue, warned against "rushing to make connections between Bishop de pine bishops'

murder and Abu Sayyaf or other

pronouncements against the deed, but offer forgiveness in spite of

Catholics

what our Christian

to the

Bosnian

faith

it.

to

That's

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majority of Ecuadorans favor the resig-

nation of President Adbala Bucaram,

according to a poll published Feb. 3 in

According to a poll conducted by the firm Cedatos, 57 percent of those interviewed called for the president's immediate removal from office. Another 41 percent said Bucaram should remain in office, but only if he makes important changes in his policies.

The president of Ecuador's bishops' conference, Bishop Jose Mario Ruiz Navas, said in January that the Bucaram government is "making the rich richer and those most in need even poorer." the capital, Quito.

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Our Lady

and patroness of the AmeriPope Pius XII in 1945.

The emphasis on community

cas by

is

— When Our Lady of

of the

Biscoe, N.C.

strong in the parish, with eth-

nic lines disappearing into a co-

27209

operative effort involving His-

(910) 428-3051

panic and American parishioners

American parishioners, of which there are about 100, work

a multicultural outreach to the ever-

side-by-side with their Hispanic

Albemarle

growing Hispanic community in the Charlotte Diocese was further strength-

brothers and sisters to maintain

Pastor: Oblates

ened.

cally

the

alike.

F.

Donoghue, along

St.

Francis de Sales

building's interior in 1992, for in-

Father Gerard R. Clarke, established the

stance, and a group of retired parishioners maintains the church grounds and assumes the responsibility of church repairs.

The educational mission within Our Lady of the Americas Church is shared by volun-

with Oblates of

Catholic Church in

first

Montgomery

County. Among the local population were thousands of Hispanics, whose rich

and religious heritage is reflected and lived in Our Lady of the Americas Church. Father Clarke, who had previously served as chaplain at the Hispanic cultural

Center

in Charlotte,

was designated

ad-

He remains in Biscoe today.

Bishop Donoghue dedicated and

ministrator.

blessed the sanctuary in February 1990.

Two Masses

Spanish were originally scheduled, along with one in English.

Since then, growth in the congregation prompted the addition of a Saturday vigil

Mass

teers

In an effort to

promote Hispanic cul-

through an active

parishioners:

410

to the area since the

panic population totals about 5,000 people. Father Clarke, who holds a doctorate in Spanish Lit-

nificant in that she

ess of Latin

was specified patronAmerica in 1 9 1 0 by St. Pius

sources in spiritual, educational,

and social

high school and college for 32 years, serves as shepherd to a

family of more than 400 people

who

gather to celebrate the uni-

versality of their Catholic faith.

He

notes that the American pa-

rishioners have served as a

vices, talents

commu-

and financial

re-

activities.

S^are t^e Gift of Fait^ Don't miss

Number of

church's founding; now, the His-

nity through volunteering ser-

Marian

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More than 2,000 immigrants have come

bridge to the Hispanic

tl?e

Sat.:

the church as well.

For Hispanics and Americans, the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe is sig-

Visit

Masses:

p.m. (Spanish); Sun.: 9 a.m. (English), 11 :30 a.m., 2 p.m. (Spanish)

Hispanic parishioners learn English as a second language at

sion cross.

—

Clarke

ish.

erature and taught Spanish in

—

de Sales Father Gerard

CCD pro-

and religious identification, Our Lady of the Americas Church is adorned with symbols: an image of Our "la Morenita" Lady of Guadalupe and a large candle with many colored bands representing the flag colors of Hispanic peoples. Outside, cacti surround the church's mission bell and mistural

of St. Francis

gram taught in English and Span-

in

as well.

Vicariate:

the church's vigor, both physi-

and spiritually. Parish volunteers renovated the church

Bishop John

Americas

St.

in 1989,

BISCOE

Americas Church was founded

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Curlin, Bishop of Charlotte, on a pilgrimage to the Marian Shrines of 1 0-day journey begins in Paris and concludes in Barcelona. Three days Spain.

Your and Northern France are devoted to shrines and churches in Paris, with day trips to Lisieux and Chartre. Then board France's famous TQV (rapid train service) south to Lourdes for a day-and-a-half of devotion at the Shrine and Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Winding through the spectacular Pyrenees mountains, you will spend the night in the tiny country of Andorra. Wake the next morning for a bus ride to the Monserrat for a tour of the towering Benedictine Monastery and Shrine of the Black Madonna.

Your final destination is the Spanish town of Barcelona, where we conclude this pilgrimage.

Join

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Luggage handling and

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Phone:

Complete and return to: Joann Keane, Diocese of Charlotte, 1524 East Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28207.

For information call (704) 331-1731.