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Volume 7 Number 24

Serving Catholics in Western North Carolina in the Diocese of Charlotte

February 20, 1998

Kansas Bishops Offer Guidelines For Welfare Policy —

KANSAS CITY (CNS) Welfare changes in Kansas must take into account the need to provide adequate income, basic health care, adult education and child care, according to the state's Catho-

age productive work and protect vulnerable children.

"We ought it

believe the target of reform be poverty, not poor families,"

said.

highlighted by North Carolina Catholic

The four bishops who signed the statement were Archbishop James P. Keleher of Kansas City and Bishops Eugene J. Gerber of Wichita, George K. Fitzsimons of Salina, and Stanley G. Schlarman of Dodge City. The statement was timed to coincide with the Kansas Legislature's 1998 terra,

Bishops William G. Curlin and

which runs

lic

bishops. In a statement approved Feb. 3 and

released Feb. 13, the four bishops outlined priorities and policy

grams

recommenda-

pending revisions to

tions for

state pro-

for the poor.

The guidelines raise

Gossman

similar concerns

Joseph

November 1997 pas"Of One Heart and One

in their

toral letter,

Mind."

The statement says welfare

into

May. Several

bills deal-

ing with aspects of welfare, medical care

and child care have been introduced. The bishops said lasting welfare

legisla-

See Welfare, page 3

tion should strengthen families, encour-

Aimed to Meet Needs Of Young Adults Ministry By

MIKE KROKOS Editor

Edward

HICKORY

Archdiocese of St. Louis visited the Charlotte Diocese last week. He concelebrated Mass with long-time friend Bishop William G. Curlin on Feb. 1 5 at St. Patrick Cathedral. Both served in the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. Auxiliary Bishop

K. Braxton of the

Larry Cadomiga were looking for a to get involved with their

said the pope's

many

Cuban

ten far in the past for various reasons,

Smith

visit

of the positive as-

said.

"We are designed to be more

than a singles group," she explained.

"We start by developing friendships

As members of St Aloysius Church, they attended Mass regularly and even assisted with the parish's Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program Now, they were searching for an avenue to connect with other parishioners their age with similar interests. With the assistance of Father Wilbur Thomas, St. Aloysius pastor, the pair set out to start a young adults group. "Father Wilbur told us this was one of the things he really wanted to get started at

and go from there."

part of their faith de-

velopment, the group holds regular formation classes.

One

recent ses-

sion focused on Catholic and Protestant issues of the church. The group also held a retreat at the Catholic Conference

more than 200 prisoners

pects of U.S. -Vatican relations. Al-

marked a "great first step" in reform and shows that the Cuban government was Hstening to Pope John Paul n during his recent visit, said the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, Lindy Boggs. "I was personally thrilled to see that there had been a special effort on the issue of prisoners," Boggs said in an interview Feb. 17 in Rome. She said she thought the Cuban regime of President Fidel Castro was trying to tell the pope: "Your message was heard. It was appreciated. We will try to abide by some of the things you expect

though the United States maintains an embargo on Cuba which the Vatican opposes and has other difficulties with the Castro government, Cuban authorities did "everything under the sun" to facilitate travel and transport to the island during the pope's visit, she said. She said the U.S. government also helped in careful screening of wouldbe visitors to make sure that no troublemakers turned up in Cuba and helped block an announced plan by Cuban ex-

adult orga-

ocesan-wide steering committee that will

visit.

nizations in the Diocese of Charlotte, the

help other paiishes get young adult min-

of us."

"The U.S. government could not have been more cooperative, nor more proud that the Holy Father would undertake a trip" to Cuba and the Ameri-

Aloysius group is made up of parishioners in their 20s and 30s. At St. Aloysius, the group consists of both single Catholics and married couples without children.

istry started since the

release of

Boggs

exemplified

way

Other attempts to organize young had not got-

adults groups at St. Aloysius

peers.

Cuban Prisoners' Release Shows Pope Was Heard By JOHN THAVIS ROME (CNS) — Cuba's announced

— Deanna Smith and

Boggs

called

a "positive gesture

of real importance" and added: should all accept it on face value."

The Cuban weeks

after the

action

came some

pope and

"We three

his aides pre-

sented the government with a list of names of prisoners and appealed for their release

on humanitarian grounds. The

list

included political prisoners as well as others.

—

iles to

—

the church," Smith said.

After forming a planning team and

meeting

season.

She said one good aspect of the visit was that it had prompted reflection on the embargo, which has been in place for more than

was

the first of

ful gatherings for the

more about Catholicism is an integral focus of the group. "We must be able to apply God's plan to our lives," Smith said. "We must understand our

—

a get-

many

other

many

success-

group.

young

St.

"Our main goals

are to learn

learning

and apply it to our world." Colleen McDermott, director of

faith

August, the group held their

together which kicked off the football

land a flotilla during the papal

cas, she said.

function last September

first

Center in Hickory. is impor-

Although the social aspect tant,

Young Adult

Ministry for the Charlotte

Diocese, said several parishes have ac-

Young Adult groups. In the months ahead, McDermott hopes to form a di-

tive

number of Cathoage group is growing by leaps and bounds. "There is definitely a need, and we must reach out and meet that need," she lics in that

said.

pope's

about our

know each other

"There are 16,000 young adult

some deep

on a more personal level, and to create a healthy environment to have fun," Smith

Catholics in the city of Charlotte alone,"

35 years.

said.

faith, to get to

See

Ministry,

page 3

News

2 The Catholic

& Herald

February 20, 1998

Pope, Yeltsin Discuss Russia's Religious, Social Situation By CINDY WOODEN VATICAN CITY (CNS)

— Pope

and Russian President Boris Yeltsin met privately Feb. 10 at the Vatican to discuss social and religious changes in Russia, including the country's new law on religious freedom. At the same time, top Vatican and Russian diplomatic officials met to discuss the situation in Iraq and specific

John Paul

years before they gain legal rights.

making it easier to

In an interview with an Italian newspaper before the trip, Yeltsin said he agreed with some of the criticisms Pope John Paul made of the first version of the law. The criticisms were contained in a personal letter to the Russian presi-

apply."

dent.

"And, in fact, I used my veto right because I was convinced that all the con-

must live together," Yeltsin said published Feb. 8 in

questions related to the presence of the

fessions

Catholic Church in Russia, said Vatican

in the interview

spokesman Joaquin Navarro- Vails. Pope John Paul and Yeltsin met

Corriere della Sera.

vately for about 55 minutes, continuing

even

after the

Paul, explaining that the pope's concerns

when

the door

coincided with those of the pope, were

that

Yeltsin had other appointments.

The pope

some of which

rose to lead his guest to

pope

to tell the

Yeltsin said, "but

haven't finished." They continued talk-

more minutes.

dent exchanged gifts during the meeting. Pope John Paul gave Yeltsin a bronze bas-relief of the

Madonna

and

included in the

gave the pope two colorful enameled candelabra.

But Yeltsin

the first draft,

were taken

custompope and

the Russian presi-

Child, and Yeltsin

observations,

new law, which unlike is just," he said. Navarro-Valls said Yeltsin made similar remarks directly to Pope John

pope's personal secretary

room

entered the

"My

pri-

ary, the

when

into account

drafting

also prepared a "little surprise" for the pope,

Yastrzhembsky

YELTSIN MEETS POPE

— Russian

President Boris Yeltsin

Pope John Paul at the Vatican Feb. 10. Pope John Paul met privately for about 55 minutes. Yeltsin last met the pope for a private audience in 1991 greets

and

Yeltsin

the final version of the law.

said.

Navarro-Valls said it was Yeltsin who brought up the topic of the Russian law on freedom of conscience and reli-

Russian spokesman Sergei Yastrzhembsky said Yeltsin brought up

visit,

cussed, nor did Yeltsin mention a pos-

gious associations, which Yeltsin signed in September despite concerns expressed by Catholic Church and human rights

the

Yeltsin commissioned a translation and the printing of a limited edition, the

meeting between the pope and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Alexei II. The Vatican has attempted on several occasions to set up an encounter between the

ing privately for five

leaders.

After widespread opposition to the first draft

of the law, including from Pope

John Paul and from the U.S. Senate, the wording was changed to recognize "Christianity" and not only Orthodoxy, Islam, Buddhism and Judaism as

—

Russia's "traditional faiths."

However,

the law says churches

must have been "active on a legal basis" for 50 years to qualify as Russian organizadons, and it requires local church groups to be

in existence for at least

the law "on his

pope the

own

initiative"

and told

final version takes into ac-

count "the interests of all communities." "From the pope' s point of view," the Russian spokesman said, "Catholics encounter no obstacles to their activity. The conditions needed by, Catholics in Russia exist and the pope has recognized that they are normal."

However, Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz, apostolic administrator of European Russia, told Vatican Radio Feb. 10 that Yeltsin's visit with the pope "is a particularly important event because it represents the only possibility to smooth out ... and come to agreement on some of the prescripfions of the law.

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spokesman said. "The president gave a copy

The Russian spokesman said the main topic of conversation was the situation of Russia and of Europe as the year 2000 approaches. "The two exchanged ideas on this theme, giving special attention to the problems of young people who will build relations between peoples and between countries at the beginning of the coming millennium," said the spokesman. Yeltsin arrived in nalists

two religious leaders. Vatican officials repeatedly have said the pope wants to visit Russia, but he would not do so as long as officials of the Russian Orthodox Church continue to object.

In an interview published Feb. 7 in the Vatican newspaper. Bishop Joseph Werth, apostolic administrator of Sibe-1 I

See Pope- Yeltsin, page 9

Rome telling jour-

he would renew the invitation he in 1991 for Pope John Paul to

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The Catholic News

February 20, 1998

Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools

Director Welcomes By JIMMY ROSTAR Stajf Writer

CHARLOTTE

— The Diocese of

Development has hired Debbie Huffman as its new director of development for Mecklenburg Area CathoUc Schools. In her role, Huffman will combine development and communicaCharlotte's Office of

Welfare, from page

Development Challenge

through pledges for programs within the system's seven schools. Since MACS' inception, the campaign has brought in more than $600,000. But that is only one of many elements in her job description that has kept her on her toes since day one.

"There's a lot of di-

—

on enhancing students' lives, both now and for the future. Programs benefitting from the annual giving campaign include helping parents with tuition assistance

a need exists, reviewing grant applica-

Educational Excellence program, and planning for tomorrow via the MACS en-

the needs of the school

system's students and

of everything."

to freshen their (the students') minds,"

feels at

"I've felt very wel-

come

here," says Huffman. "The people in

the

MACS

MACS Director of

way

also a

for

MACS

which provided performers

nization

ing gift program with lo-

the school system's 1997-98 enrichment

and busi-

program.

Huffman says many means of

together,

people of the

MACS sys-

A native of the Pittstem. Development Seeing a correlation burgh area, Huffman graduated from Clarion University of between development and public relaPennsylvania in 1993 with a bachelor's tions, Huffman utilizes her communica-

Huffman

says she

year later she arrived in Charlotte, where

laborating on the annual

"You you can't

MACS

public relations activity with that agency,

Foundation newsletter and organizing the system's annual report, she fre-

Huffman became annual fund coordinaHoly Angels, Inc., a nonprofit or-

portunities.

tor of

ganization offering programs and services to persons with mental retardation

and

disabilities.

She was hired by the Diocese of Charlotte last December.

As MACS director of development, one of Huffman's principal duties is to coordinate MACS' Annual Giving Campaign, a year-long effort to raise

money

sas are in

come

quick to say that in addition to her duties behind the desk, she is eager to befriend and serve the people by being present in the school community. "I don't want the stereotype of sitting in the office and asking for money," she says. "I want the schools to know that I'm available when they need me." is

Huffman places

a special emphasis

to give the

poverty.

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what the needs

preparation for individuals and

can't ask people for the story of

tell

are," she says.

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small businesses.

"You have to find out what about. And there are some

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people are all meaningful stories out there."

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Ministry, from page

McDermott added.

Charleston, Raleigh and

young adults were

In years past,

identified in the church as those in their

20s.

later

became people

in their

McDermott

McDermott added, conference

when it co-hosts a Young adults from

the Atlanta Province (the Archdiocese of

Atlanta, and Dioceses of Charlotte,

Remember HisTOU In Yours.

"This will be the

"A valid Will stands as a continuing expression of our

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

ment to the Church and the community in which we live.'' Bishop William G. Curlin

statement included in your Will: 1

(

oiiu-ssion;

Saturdav

Kosaiv

—

Charlotte (or Rector: The Very Reverend Paul Gary

(

asi

(

harlottc. N( 2<S2()3

(

sum of$

percent of the residue of my estate) for

and charitable works."

how to make a Will that works, contact Jim Kelley, Diocese of Charlotte. Office of Development, 1123 South Church St., Charlotte, NC 28203, (704) 370-3301 For more information on

Catholic Diocese of

parish, city) the

religious, educational

Parochial Vicar: Reverend Walter Ray Williams

1621 Dilworth Hoad

Roman

of what

Young Adult ministry is among the 35 ministries and agencies that are partially or fully funded by the Diocesan Support Appeal. For more information on young adult ministry, call Colleen McDermott, (704) 370-3212.

or to your parish. Simply have the following

||;

first

hope are many diocesan-sponsored events for young adults," McDermottt

ou can express your commitment to your Church by making a bequest to the Diocese of Charlotte

"/ leave to the

will

retreat.

said.

this fall.

Richmond)

gather in Atlanta Sept. 12 for an all-day

20s

and 30s. Now, the age has fluctuated to include Catholics in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s,

Accountant

Another way the diocese hopes to with its young adults,

SaUirda\-

in-

—

most attention

connect

Kan-

brought in by working adults. Yet the number of Kansans living in poverty has increased since 1990, from 274,000 to 326,000 or 13 of every 100 Kansas residents. One in every six children in the state lives in

quently encounters public relations op-

Huffman

that four out of

homes where most of the

respect to fund raising.

& Herald, publish-

The Catholic News

The bishops noted

five children living in poverty in

active

ing Partners in Learning, planning

tinued.

constantly seek-

which areas

phone-a-thons, writing a biannual

to this collaboration

with families in the schools. Through an

and interactive relationship with them, she says she better understands

agency. After two years of fund raising and

will continue our long-stand-

commitment

ing to maintain that vibrant connection

ordinating of mailing solicitations, col-

Community Health Services, a nonprofit United Way

"We ing

through the multiple services of Catholic Charities, which served over 70,000 Kansans in 1997," the statement con-

for

tions skills in her daily tasks. In her co-

she went to work for

also encouraged collaborabetween public and private orga-

nizations.

says, both entities

from the spirit of cooperation the good of young people.

degree in communications, specializing media and public relations. A

insert

They tion

Through such examples of working benefit

its

their

children's basic needs," the bishops said.

for

in print

MACS

overcome poverty and meet

& Science Council, the orga-

or coordinating a match-

staying in touch with the

"Government cannot abandon

indispensable role in helping families

of the Arts

there are

do."

It's

collaborate with a half-dozen affiliates

per. Partners in Learning,

nesses,

Debbie Huffman

she says.

ing the

cal corporations

system are

wonderful. Everybody's been helpful, and they support what

a lot

Whether it's publishMACS newspa-

their families.

She already home.

this job

are leaving the welfare rolls.

tions through the system's Grants for

dowment. Huffman is also charged with implementing an annual cultural enrichment program in the schools. "This is a way

changes ought to offer education, training and transitional help to people who

communications, which I like," she says. "You get to do a little bit

versity

tions projects to tend to

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its

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News

February 20, 1998

The Pope Speaks

CPro^Sife Corner

Pope John Paul

VATICAN CITY (CNS) of Pope John Paul

II's

— Here

remarks

the Vatican text

in English at his

weekly

general audience Feb. 11.

In spite of the relentless propaganda in favor of abortion, most Americans have not become fully insensitive to the killing

of children so weak that they cannot cry for help. Indeed, the 1973 abortion decisions set in motion the broadest grassroots movement this nation has ever

Our debt to

seen.

those

who

serve the

immeasurable. They are the witnesses and bearers of our nation's most noble aspiration.

pro-life cause

— "Light and Shadows: Our Nation 25 Years After Roe v. Wade," National Conference of Catholic Bishops

Dear brothers and sisters. Today, the World Day of the Sick is being celebrated at the Shrine of the Holy Family in Loreto. In his earthly life, Jesus showed particular love for the sick and infirm. In his passion and death, he took upon himself all our weaknesses to open for us the way to salvation. Through the intercession of Our Lady of pray that the sick, in offering their suffering in union with the redemptive work of Christ, will experience the comforting love of God. Lourdes,

I am happy to greet the students and teachers of Oslo Handelsgymnasium and the Sotra Vidaregaande Skule from Norway, as well as the stu-

the

dents of the Junshin University of

Bisliop William G. Curlin will

February 21 —9:30 a.m. Northern Region Catechetical Conference St. Leo the Great Church, Winston-Salem

—

February 22

1 1

a.m.

Mass St.

all

Gospel To World ROME (CNS) Pope John Paul II congratulated members of one of Rome's newest- parishes for the

—

speed with which they built a church, but he told them not to be content with living their faith within the church walls.

Like Sts. Cyril and Methodius, for whom the paron the extreme Western edge of the city is named, must go out and proclaim the good news to the world, the pope said during the Feb. 15 ish

— 7:30 p.m.

— 3:30 p.m.

Rite of Election for Asheville Vicariate

The

Basilica of St. Lawrence, Asheville

March

— 7:30 p.m.

Rite of Election for Charlotte Vicariate St.

Thomas Aquinas Church,

Charlotte

Lenten Speaker

Myers Park Presbyterian Church, Charlotte

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St.,

whom Pope

ners.

He asked the congregation, made up predominantly of young families and recently married couples, to make the Christian education of children the No.

priority

of the parish. "In the

first five

years of the community's

life, al-

most 400 babies have been baptized," the pope said. "This means that in the coming years this parish will see the presence of many children and youths." The pope also encouraged couples involved in parish life to reach out to newlyweds who move into the neighborhood. "Let us pray together that the values of the Gospel, which regard human life and the family founded on marriage, are defended and shared," the

pope

said.

Antoinette Bosco

The

Plight of the Florida

Farm Workers

took a week's vacation in January, flying to the west coast of Florida in search of sun. Being a die-hard journalist, I looked forward to spending a good part of every day reading newspapers familiar ones like The New York Times and others that I don't ordinarily get I

—

to see, like the Fort

Myers News-Press and the Florida

Catholic.

saw said, "Hunger Strike Hits Home for 200 at Myers Vigil Residents Gather in Show of SupImmokalee Farm Workers."

line I

Fort

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port for

News

and Methodius, the

John Paul proclaimed co-patrons of Europe. "While I give thanks to the Lord with you for all you have been able to accomplish so far, with today's visit I would like to encourage you to continue growing in apostolic service," Pope John Paul told parishio-

The Bottom Line

To my surprise, the major local news story that week had a strong ring of familiarity. The first head-

March 4

The Catholic

after the feast of Sts. Cyril

ninth-century apostles to Central Europe

Mass.

February 26 Ecumenical Meeting with Area Bishops Hickory 1

The papal visit came the day

particularly those

Patrick Cathedral, Charlotte

March

in Ja-

Pope Tells Rome Parishioners To Spread

Ash Wednesday Mass St.

Kagoshima

the English-speaking pilgrims

first church to be completed under a program the pope inaugurated to build 50 new churches in the Diocese of Rome by the year 2000.

the parishioners

Patrick Cathedral, Charlotte

February 25

welcome

and visitors, especially the various groups from the United States. Upon you and your families I cordially invoke the blessings of Almighty God. pan.

pise opal (joIenJar

take part in the folowinLg events:

The Church of Sts. Cyril and Methodius was consecrated in November; it is the

experienced a sense of "deja vu" in reading this. was as if I had gone back in time to the late '60s I

when

marched with fellow sympathizers in support of the farm workers led by the late Cesar Chavez. I'm sure many remember this devout man, who was passionately devoted to social justice. Chavez led farm workers in California to struggle, in spite of intimidation, for their dignity and a living wage. With prayer to sustain him, Chavez went on a 25I

day fast in 1968 to bring attention to the plight of the farm workers and to his cause to organize them as a union. I remember those days so well and how those of us in the East who believed in his cause joined him by boycotting grapes so as to get the attention of the growers by hitting their pocketbooks. When Chavez ended his fast, Robert Kennedy was there to eat with him. And Cesar Chavez had achieved something of a miracle organizing the first successful union of farm workers. Well here we are exactly 30 years later, and the plight of farm workers in southwest Florida would be familiar to Chavez, who died in 1993. They are tomato pickers who. The Florida Catholic explains, earn "about 40 cents per 32-pound bucket, the same amount paid

—

workers 20 years ago. That

wage equals about $9,000 annually " It' s not a living wage .

today.

get the growers to see

their desperate situation

and

begin a dialogue, several farm

members of the Coaof Immokalee Workers, began

workers,

lition a hunger strike Dec. 20 that lasted nearly a month. What touched me especially in the stories was how visibly the church was there, under the leadership of Bishop John J. Nevins of Venice, Fla. There was even a pastoral visit by Baltimore' s Cardinal William Keeler. The coalition itself "had its genesis in the Catholic Church five years ago," according to The Florida

;

Catholic.

Bishop Nevins responded with humanity and wisdom. Hoping to promote a dialogue between growers and workers, the leader of 173,000 Catholics in 10 southwest Florida counties invited them to meet on the neutral ground of a Catholic church to discuss their

He was empathetic to both sides, pointing who have lost a because of increased competition from Mexico. But it was his outreach to the workers that touched me. "Agricultural workers and their families take precedence over all. Workers have a right to the wages and benefits sufficient to sustain life in dignity. A fundamental moral measure of any economy is how the poor and vulnerable are faring," the bishop said when he visited the strikers. Before he left them, giving all of us something t( remember. Bishop Nevins embraced each of the hud concerns.

out the pressures on the growers, too, lot

ger strikers.

Moments us what

sermons that teach^ be a follower of Christ.

like these are the real

means

The Catholic News

February 20, 1998

Light

One Candle

Father Thomas

The

Instinct To Teach Well into the school year, February provides a convenient point for reflecting upon what happens in our classrooms. Just what is essential for true

and Lillian Davis. These two teachers combined for three-quarters of a century of caring and nurturing children. In the appreciative audience were former students, now adults, who were children

learning to take place?

with multiple disabilities

Most of us have the good fortune of being able to recall a teacher who made a great difference in our lives. There was maybe more than probably someone whose wisdom, knowledge, and one simple acts of caring made an impression on us in our formative years that

met

—

would last a hfetime. In all likelihood, it was a person who sought no special recognition other than the satisfaction of

knowing that a young person's mind had been enriched and a spirit encouraged. But how many of us got around to saying "thanks?"

some folks do speak up. At the beginning of term this year at Luckily,

Ivymount School in Washington, D.C., more than 400 people gathered to celebrate the retirement of Shari

Gelman

this dedicated pair.

From the humblest of beginnings in single room in a church basement,

teachers and students, but for

now houses

enough

children.

at their level

them teaching was

make

not

some-

let

who once touched you with a guiding hand, or who one

built

critical corrections in

currently

making a positive difference

Great teachers and educators are among our society's most prized treasures. But then, so is everyone who

makes a difference another person.

—

Clarence, the angel from the movie

of your sin-

cere appreciation.

an instinct that all great teachers share the Gelmans and Davises and the thousands of others who enlighten youngsters in the classroom: the instinct to know what people need, and the wisdom and skill to provide it in a way that is meaningful to them. is

know

in the life of another,

positive terms of encouragement.

This

why

imagine,

on praise, no matter how small the act to be complimented. Teaching was caring

Understanding the special needs of their students, Mrs. Gelman and Mrs. Davis created innovative programs in language development, music and art, and computer technologies. As a result, hundreds of young men and women, who otherwise might have been totally dependent, today have the chance to be as independent and productive as any "able" members of society. "All we can ask in our lives," says

summer vacation we can

Before

arrives, quicker than

of comprehension. Their former students recalled that for

of us.

all

can be reached

ers, students

two persistent women built a program that in time expanded, first to several rooms in several churches, and

a lesson not just for

It is

straining the physical barri-

these

more than 170

McSweeney

Mrs. Davis, "is that perhaps we can make a little difference in someone else's." It is clear these two teachers realize that no matter how high the social barriers, no matter how con-

when they first

eventually to a building that

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for the better

for

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classic "It's a best:

Question Corner Father John Dietzen

The

"Historical" Jesus Q. Our parish Bible class is studying St. Luke this semester, in conjunc-

idea of what is meant, but am not clear enough to explain it to the class.

what concerns he had to deal with, what types of people he was trying to motivate and so on. A good way to put it, perhaps a little oversimply, is to ask: If a video camera had followed him around, what would it have recorded? Second came the period of proclamation, when the apostles and other

possible to discuss the subject

early disciples preached Jesus to the ear-

tion with the current

Some materials we

Sunday readings.

use refer to the "his-

torical Jesus " as if he is different from the Jesus

we know.

I have, I think,

without becoming confusing? Could you

liest

explain simply what the historical Jesus

tween 35 and 70 A.D.; how they reinterpreted the words and actions of Jesus

is?

A. The "search for the historical Jesus," as it is sometimes called, has been a significant ies

movement

in biblical stud-

during the 20th century. Properly and

it can help us understand some important elements of the church's teaching about the New Testament, the Gospels particularly.

method

was not

compose

would

Christian communities, roughly be-

roughly the years 65 to 100 A.D. Dur-

ers through the ages (Jn 14).

new

cultures,

(This church teaching

situa-

new languages, all so the saving message, the "good news" of the risen new

Lord, would take root in

The

final stage

was

believers.

the actual writ-

ing these years, "from the

many

things

no way,

some

became

churches."

what he actually said and

Thus they compiled a narrative con-

Rev. Francis

the first reading (Joel

now, says the Lord, return your whole heart."

The prophet ing and side

and

calls for fasting,

with

tion,

in a final cataclysm.

The

evils

see

around us remind us of our need of forgiveness, our need to strive for moral improvement. The Gospel (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18) likewise warns us not to be hypocritical

weep-

the city of Jerusalem are

He hopes that if the people turn to Yahweh, the God besieged by a plague of locusts.

our religious observances or think that

message by the time

his

the contrary, the process leading

made

the four

Gospel

Gignac,

able time!

that Jesus

may

be,

how-

the Jesus of the Gospels.

our own. Rather, heeding Paul's advice that righteous-

ness comes from God through faith, we must let

second reading (2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2). in the

After describing

ourselves be transformed by

how God

has already been

God's saving power. If during Lent we be-

work

in Christ reconciling the

come more

world to himself, Paul emphasizes in words taken from the book of Isaiah

ing

biblical practices of almsgiving, prayer

tion

and fasting must be done with sincerity of heart, and not to win the approval of others or even of God. Like much of Jewish teaching, it advocates religious deeds done for good purposes alone.

Lenten season inGod's reconciliation more deeply within us and to reflect it in the way we live our daily lives. Not that this is something that we achieve on

(49:8)

how

the favorable time of universal redempis at

The

hand. liturgy of the

vites us to experience

like Christ in his

sufferings and death by liv-

We no longer believe that God can be manipulated by any actions of ours, to our devotion. We do not consider an army of invading lo-

Whatever

from the Jesus we know and love by faith, the Jesus passed over to us by the Spirit,

the accept-

your garments."

way proportionate

tion.

Now is the day

This passage conveys the spirit of Jesus' teachings by showing how the classic

any

—

of salvation!" Paul urges

But he emphasizes the interior conversion God requires: "Rend your hearts, not

S.J.

"Now

we can achieve justification on our own.

God's blessings should be

"his-

the "actual" Jesus

of Israel, he will turn and have mercy.

or that

ever, he will never replace or detract

were written.

to their writing

custs a sign of the day of

all

mourning because the country-

now

God's visitaor expect the millennium to usher

and

diluted or confused

portrayals of Jesus clearer and infinitely

Return to announced by 2:12-18). "Even

may we fear that

therefore,

the "truth" about Jesus

things, reduced others to a

The

might discover hidden behind the words and events of the present Gospels. Scholars (with varying motives and degrees of faith) ask: If we dissect and search beneath the words of the Gospels, what literal words what "real" Jesus and actions of Jesus as he walked this earth might we uncover there? That's a valid and potentially illuminating ques-

kept in mind the situation of the

lected

is brief.

torical Jesus"

struction

tions,

swer to your question

here on, the an-

Pontifical Biblical

periods or stages.

From

ing of the Gospels, a period covering

in a variety of

was

transpiring.

of faith in the risen Christ.

the Gospels

The theme of Lent

with the Spirit hovering over the infant church as

establish a base

synthesis, others they explicated as they

the personal ministry of

a "bi-

ography" of the Savior, but to create a portrait of Jesus that

perspective at least)

had they been written the day after the resurrection. Again, it all occurred

Their purpose, then,

handed down," the Gospel writers "se-

came

human

each (author)

set for himself."

For starters, your group must be aware of the Catholic teaching that the four Gospels were formed in three time First

have been possible (from our

suited to the pe-

culiar purpose

is found in the Commission's "Inon the Historical Truth of the Gospels' 1964, and in other documents.) It is important to emphasize here our Christian belief that all this happened under the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit Jesus promised would be with his community of believ-

very carefully understood,

Jesus himself,

more revealing than would

cerning the Lord Jesus "with

did,

others,

we hope

his risen life

God and for we may also share when Easter

more that

for

fully

comes. Jesuit Father Francis T.

Gignac

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

D.C.

6 The Catholic

News

& Herald

February 20, 1998

1998 Lenten Message

Pope John Paul â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Here

VATICAN CITY (CNS)

Urges Concrete Sign Of Love For Poor

and brings about grave sufferings. The consequences of this are right before our eyes and are of-

least of these

the Vatican text of Pope John Paul II's Lenten message for 1998. It was released at the Vatican Feb. 1 7.

ten very sad, a life void of meaning. This

really

is mostly found in environments where people live in comfort,

condition so as to be totally united with

materially satisfied but without a spiri-

of true love for Jesus Christ as proven

erty touches the soul

kind of misery

"Come, O blessed of my Father, for I was poor, marginalized and you welcomed me!" 1. Dear brothers and sisters! Each

me" (Mt

word

you did

mankind. Welcoming the poor

tual orientation.

Christ's

brethren,

who God welcome the poor. They understand that God took on this 25:40). Therefore, those

truly love

a sign

Francis

St.

who

kisses the leper because

him he recognized

year Lent recalls the mystery of Christ

the desert con-

"led by the Spirit in the desert" (Lk 4: 1 ). With this unique experience, Jesus gave

firms this: "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by

the suffering Christ.

every word that proceeds from the mouth of God"

pain and difficulty of

(Mt. 4:4). In the depth of his heart,

possible in a personal

witness to his complete surrender to the will of the Father.

The church

offers the

faithful this liturgical season so that they

can renew themselves internally through word of God and may express in life

the

the love

which Christ

of everyone

who

instills in

the heart

believes in him.

This year, in preparation for the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000, the church contemplates the mystery of the Holy Spirit. By this mystery the church is being led in the desert to experience with Christ the fragility of the human being, but also the closeness of God saves.

The prophet Hosea

who

writes: "I will

and bring her into the desert, and speak tenderly to her" (Hos 2:16). The season of Lent is, therefore, a journey of conversion in the Holy Spirit, encountering God in our life. In fact, the desert is a place of dryness and death, synonymous with solitude. At the same time, it is a place of dependence on God, of meditation and of the essential. For a Christian the desert journey represents a personal experience of inadequacy before God, thereby becoming more senallure her,

presence of the poor. This year I wish to propose, for

sitive to the 2.

by all the faithful, words inspired by the Gospel of Matthew:

reflection

"Come,

O blessed of my Father, for I was you welcomed

poor, marginalized and

in is

the response to

this poverty.

fact,

and

There

The

being. Without the

comfort which comes from God, mankind is abandoned to himself, always in need and without the true source of life. The church continually combats all forms of poverty, because as mother she is concerned that each and every person be able to live fully in dignity as a child of God. The Lenten season is a special time for the members of the church to recall their task toward helping their brethren.

It assumes a multiplicity of forms and is found linked to various painful phenom-

means of

marked by a practical materialism invad-

(cfr.

25:34-36).

Poverty has different meanings. The

which comes

first

mind

the absence

of sufficient material means. This poverty,

which

for

many

of our brothers

crosses the line to misery,

a scandal.

ena: the lack of the necessary

we cannot

survival and primary health care; the

ing every aspect of

absence of a home or its inadequacy and the consequent abnormal situations; the marginalization of the weakest from society and the unemployed from the productive sector; the loneliness of those having no one to count on; the condition of international refugees and those who suffer from war and its cruelties; the inequality of salaries; the absence of a family and the grave consequences which derive from this such as drugs and vio-

get the strong words with

lence.

The

individual

humiliated by the

lack of these necessities of

tragedy before which those

life. It is

who have the

life,

means but

that of spiritual nourishment,

of a response to essential questions, of

hope for one's own existence. This pov-

to this

exclusively from

comes

God and makes him

ready to serve his brother considering him "better than yourself (Phil 2:3). Spiritual poverty entails the fruit of the

God "emptied

8:9).

The Son of

himself, taking the form

... he humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross (Phil 2:7-8). By becoming fully human, including even in poverty,

of a servant,

suffering and death,

it is

possible that in

Christ every person can find himself.

becoming poor himself, Christ became one with each person liv-

At the same time the church knows and must give much more. is expected from her, above all else, is a word of hope. Where material means are not able to alleviate the misery, for example in the case of corties.

that she is able

That what

poral or spiritual ailments, the church

announces to the poor that hope that comes from Jesus Christ. In this time of preparation for Easter, I wish to repeat that proclamation. In preparation for the

Jubilee of the Year 2000, the church dedicates 1998 to the virtue of hope and

who most

refugees and exiles, in the

phenomenon

repeat to

all

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but

feel

in particular those

themselves to be poor,

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the

alone, suffering, marginalized

words of the Easter sequence: "Christ, my hope, is risen." He has conquered the evil which constrains men to darkness, the sin which closes their hearts in selfishness, the fear of death which threatens them. In the mystery of the death and res-

urrection of Christ,

ery is

human

see light for ev-

being. This Lenten message

an invitation to open our eyes to the

of racial intolerance as well as intoler-

poverty of many.

ance toward the person whose only "fault" is a search for work and better

cate the path so as to encounter in Easter

own coun-

nourishment, inspires our hearts with faith and hope. Therefore I wish that this 1998 Lenten season becomes the occasion for each Christian to experience poverty with the Son of God and to be an instrument of his love in the service of our brother in need.

living conditions outside his try and in the fear of

all

who

are differ-

ent and thus seen as a threat. In this way,

word of the Lord acquires new relevance in the face of the needs of so many people who search for housing, struggle for work and seek education for the

their children.

the

that Christ

also strives to indi-

who, giving himself

to us as

regards these people,

welcoming of them remains a

chal-

cannot ignore its obligation to respond so that everyone is able to find living conditions suitable to the dignity of a

Cor

with Christ the

through concrete behavior such as: the spirit of service, the openness to look for the good of the other, the willingness to share with our brother, the commitment of combating that pride which isolates us from our neighbor. This atmosphere of welcoming is increasingly necessary in confronting today's diverse forms of distancing ourselves from others. This is profoundly evidenced in the problem of millions of

become

rich" (2

When

new heart which God gives us. In the season of Lent such fruit must mature

lenge for the Christian community which

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poor so that by his poverty you might

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Another equally serious foiTn of pov-

for-

admonishes the rich

possibility to intervene cannot, in con-

erty exists.

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because it conveys the love and mercy of God. In the end it is the hunger for God that con-

human

also a poverty

blessed by God. This the Gospel calls "blessed" (Mt 5:3).

in the darkness of suffering

the

which

poverty in spirit, the Christian recognizes

Sacred Scripture constantly calls us to solicitude toward the poor, because God himself is present in them: "He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed" (Prv 19:17). New Testament revelation teaches not to scorn the poor since Christ identifies himself with them. In opulent societies and a world ever increasingly

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commitment of poverty

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The proclama-

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in the negative sense.

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church serves the person in need, she opens hearts to a new hope going beyond evil and suffering, beyond sin and death. In fact, the evils which afflict us, the vastness of problems, the immense number of those who suffer, represent an obstacle which cannot be humanly overcome. The church offers its assistance, also of a

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Vicente Finnerty: Por

ILEANA NIEVES

Corresponsal del periodico

"La Noticia

Una sonrisa amplia y dotes de un genuine servidor es lo que de inmediato nos llamo la atencion en nuestro encuentro con Vicente Finnerty Foyle, apodado "Chente" entre sus conocidos. ^ Y quien es este "Chente" al cual acuden tantos latinos en busca de consejo y ayuda espiritual? Es el Padre Vicente, Director del Centro Catolico Hispano ubicado en el 2117 de Shenandoah Avenue en Charlotte. Alli nos dimos cita para conocer un poco al Padre, al ser humano y sobre todo al amigo en la figura de este sacerdote de origen norteamericano, que ha dedicado muchos anos al servicio de lacomunidad latina.

^Como

llego a Charlotte?

En 1979

fui

ordenado sacerdote.

Pertenezco a una congregacion religiosa

que es misionera, los vicentinos. He trabajado en muchos paises latinos. Antes de llegar aqui, me encontraba trabajando en Mexico. Allf estuve nueve anos.

De ahi pase a Charlotte a dirigir el

20 de febrero de 1998

Un amigo

vicentmo.

mni

De no ser sacerdote, profesion hubiese seleccionado? Te vas a reir porque ... en la universidad estudie periodismo; soy periodista, aunque nunca he ejercido la profesion.

iQue estudios realizo en el seminario? Estudie teologfa y tengo un Doctorado en Divinidad. Por su modo amigable de ser, deben ser muchos los jovenes que se acercan a usted en busca de ayuda o consejos, ^es asi? Casi todo mi sacerdocio he trabajado

con

En Panama,

la juventud.

tres

de los

anos que trabaje allf fui el Director Nacional de la Paz Juvenil en la Iglesia catolica. Aqui en Charlotte tambien nos siete

dedicamos mucho a trabajar con

los

jovenes ayudandoles a valorizarse a si mismos y a estimar lo que son como individuos. Esto lo hacemos a traves de distintas actividades.

^Cuales

son

sus

intereses

particulares aparte de su labor

como

sacerdote?

Centro Hispano. Soy director diocesano de treintidos comunidades. Visito estas

Disfruto leer, escuchar musica y hacer ejercicio, aunque no tengo mucho

comunidades para orientarlas en tomo

tiempo para estas cosas.

al trabajo

de la Iglesia, para organizarlas

y orientar a los sacerdotes que no hablan ingles. Sin embargo, principalmente me ocupo de la formacion de los laicos. ^Cuanto tiempo lleva como sacerdote? Diecinueve anos. ^Sintio inclinacion por el sacerdocio desde pequeno o desperto este interes mas tarde?

La inquietud

surgio despues, du-

rante los estudios universitarios, particularmente luego de la lectura de

un libro sobre la vida de San Vicente de Paul y por haber conocido a un padre

^Como

ayudado

especfflcamente esta Iglesia y la que labor hace usted para ayudar a los latinos que llegan a esta area en sus diversas necesidades? Nuestra labor de ayudar a la gente es un proceso. Cuando llegue encontre en la comunidad gente muy buena, muy sana, de buena formacion, con inquietudes muy buenas, gente muy de Dios. El primer aiio estuve uniendo a la comunidad. Luego de esto surgio una inquietud muy fuerte por tener un centro y una iglesia de nuestra propiedad, ya que todavfa en la actualidad se usan las

servicio de

sobre asuntos legales. Ahora

para celebrar las Misas. Actualmente un

trabajamos

comite de construccion se encuentra en

Stefan Latorrre.

latina

va en aumento. La

diocesis ya adquirio un

necesidades

edificaciones para la iglesia. La idea que

relacionadas

un lugar que sirva como un centro de usos multiples con oficinas para brindar

con

trabajo o la vivienda,

existe es tener

tambien

pero

respondemos logicamente al aspecto de evangelizacion, lo

diversos servicios a la

cual esta dando mucho fruto. Se estan formando Se contempla muchas pequenas "...ademas de atender el ubicar en el terreno comunidades cristianas aspecto religioso y social, se comprado lugares para en vecindades. La gente atiende el cultural... que los ninos jueguen, se esta reuniendo, se esta areas para deportes. Pensamos construir animando mucho. Estan pasando cosas una guarderia para brindar servicio no muy positivas en ese sentido. Con esto solo a la comunidad latina, sino tambien atendemos tambien el aspecto social y a otros. La tercera parte de la esa es una manera de evangelizar. Como deci'a San Vicente: "Muchas veces hay construccion sera la iglesia. Todo se hara al estilo latino; ya que tambien que dale de comer a la gente antes de pensamos tener una plaza como las que hablarles del evangelio". Ahora bien, nuestros pueblos importa mucho como das un pedazo de hay en latinoamericanos, una gruta, entre otras pan, si lo das con un sentido de caridad, cosas. Estos son proyectos a largo plazo. fratemidad y sencillez o si lo estas dando con una actitud de superioridad. De La primera etapa sera el centro de usos multiples para celebrar las Misas y acuerdo a como lo hagas es una manera

gente, tanto sociales como medicos, entre otros.

cualquier otra actividad de la iglesia.

De acuerdo con

lo que acaba de que esta Iglesia desea abarcar tambien el aspecto social de

decir, observo la feligresia,

^como piensan lograrlo?

La idea que tenemos

es hacer un Centro Latino no solo para catolicos,

sino

mas bien para toda

latina,

sobre

donde

la comunidad donde puedan encontrar servicios encontrar trabajo, o lugar

de evangelizar. iQue aspecto atienden primero cuando la gente Uega donde ustedes, el aspecto social o el religioso? Se atienden ambos a la vez. Cuando la gente llega de otro lugar siente soledad. La poblacion que llega a nosotros es mayormente masculina, hombres que han dejado esposas e hijos en sus pafses.

como

Continua en

vivir y brindarles informacion

premio

pagina 4

'Spirit'

pertenece

surance en 1990 conjuntamente con "Spirit Square" para reconocer a personas, organizaciones o corporaciones que

trabaja de voluntaria en los hospitales y en las escuelas ayudando a los hispanos,

de Arte Mint, la senora Carmen Hilton fue una de las seis personas e instituciones que recibieron el premio "Spirit" de 1997 como un gesto de respeto y gratitud por su servicio

han contribuido muy significativamente con su tiempo, talento o recursos a las artes, mejorando significativamente el clima cultural y la calidad de vida de la comunidad de Charlotte/Mecklenburg y areas adyacentes. Este ano este premio fue patrocinado por la Royal Insurance y el Museo de Arte Mint (Mint Museum

colabora en los programas del Centro Catolico Hispano de Charlotte y en los programa de intercambio de estudiantes

y compromiso hacia las artes en beneficio de la

of Art).

Alexander,

comunidad.

Barcelona, Espana, es una trabajadora incansable. Ella es presidenta de la

Hilton despues de haber recibido el premio en compani'a de su esposo Bruce Hilton.

ayudamos

terreno para levantar las

ceremonia efectuada en el Museo

CHARLOTTE

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

El pasado 21 de enero,

Carmen

^Cuales son las necesidades mas apremiantes de los latinos cuando estan en contacto con ustedes? Primeramente les

1986 y empezo a ser patrocinado por la Compania Royal In-

Por LUIS

"Spirit"

mismo

muy en conjunto con el Lie.

busquedade altemativas que brinden una solucion a esta situacion, ya que cada di'a la comunidad

Hispana recibe WOLF

la Iglesia

facihdades del gimnasio de una escuela

una

El "Spirit"(Spirit

premio Award)

se creo en

Carmen

Hilton,

natural

Asociacion de Mujeres Latinoamericanas,

socia de la Coalicion Latinoamericana, a

consejos

varios

administracion culturales y sociales,

extranjeros y esta involucrada en tantas otras actividades que la lista se hace

interminable.

Otros de los ganadores del premio "Spirit" fueron: Claude R. Jr., Barbara Howse-Meadows, Joseph B. Martin, Patricia

O'Herron Norman Marwick.

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20 de febrero de 1998

JEFFERSON

Mensaje de Cuaresma Rev. Vincent H. Finnerty,

Con

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

La comunidad hispana de Jefferson celebro

CM.

Miercoles de Ceniza empezamos el tiempo liturgico de la Cuaresma: un tiempo de preparacion, un tiempo de penitencia. En el pasado, en la Iglesia, entendiamos lapenitencia unica y exclusivamente como sacrificio corporal. Era un tiempo de ayuno, de abstinencia, de caras tristes, de ausencia de musica y de alegria, cuando Cristo habi'a prescrito que aun en tiempo de ayuno nos echaramos perfume y nos alegraramos. La penitencia no tiene este signiHcado en la Sagrada Escritura. Mas bien significa conversion. Por eso, la verdadera preparacion para la Cuaresma, tanto individual como comunitaria, debe consistir en un proceso de conversion profunda de nuestro ser. Esto es algo mucho mas serio, mas profundo, mas trascendental, que el el

la fiesta de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe el pasado 1 2 de diciembre con un rosario, canciones y una gran

comida. Aqui'

vemos algunos de los nines

que

asistieron a esta

celebracion.

sacrificio corporal.

(Colaboracion de Marilyn Riehle)

Este tiempo de preparacion para la Pascua, debe ser un recuerdo, un recuerdo

recuerdo de nuestra respuesta definitiva al "Conviertanse y crean en la Buena Nueva" o "Busquen el Reino de Dios y su justicia". o "Amense los unos a los otros". Si, hermanos y hermanas, la Cuaresma es un tiempo cuando recordamos que cada uno tiene que decidir, de una vez para siempre, el destino de su vida: o con Cristo, o contra Cristo. Es una decision de gran responsabilidad, porque entra en juego nuestro destino final, lo que sera de nosotros mas alia del tiempo. Es una decision alegre porque resulta del amor y desemboca en la esperanza. Finalmente, es una decision dolorosa. Dios no nos pide sacrificar a nuestro propio hijo como le pidio a Abraham, sino algo mas mtimo, mas nuestro, mas doloroso: la libertad. Convertirse es devolverle a Dios lo mas grande que hemos recibido de El, lo linico que puede agradarle: nuestra libertad. Asi' que, la Cuaresma nos presenta la opcion de la vida: escogemos a nosotros mismos o abandonamos a un amor, a un Dios que llama y promete, pero que no coacciona. Dios invita a la conversion porque sabe que lo que nos libera es el bien: porque siempre tendremos la tentacion de darle un "no" a El para salvar nuestra libertad que en realidad acaba con nosotros esclavizandonos, haciendonos incapaces de amar. Hermanos y hermanas, la verdadera conversion de Jesus empieza en Getsemani cuando renuncia a su voluntad para aceptar la de su Padre: "No se haga mi voluntad sino la tuya". Y esta conversion termina con su ultima palabra en la cruz: "Padre, en tus manos me entrego". Que era como decir: "Me fio de Ti; prefiero tu libertad a alegre de nuestra conversion al amor. Es el

grito de Cristo:

mia" Hermanos y Hermanas, ciertamente

Cristo no renuncio a su voluntad, a sus

preferido escoger un camino suyo: "Si es posible si

comienzo a campana de 1 998 BALTIMORE

que pase de mi

al Espiritu de la tema del programa de la Operacion "Tazon de Arroz" para la Cuaresma de este ano, auspiciada por

ayuno, aprendizaje y generosidad. Uno de los principals elementos

los Servicios de

Socorro Catolicos (CRS

pequefia que se distribuye a los catolicos

funciona, para recordar a los catolicos la

hubiera

necesidad de alimentos, agua y

trabajo en dichas naciones.

que empieza el Miercoles de Ceniza, 25 de febrero, alienta a los catolicos a tomar

amor a

"No codiciaras Mientras

hombre de convicciones, el cristiano, de costumbres". Si la Iglesia se hace mas comprometida con las angustias de los pobres es porque empezamos a entender que no estar decidida, publicamente comprometida con Cristo, con el pobre, con la historia, es estar contra, enfrente. La Fe ya no se vive de costumbres. Hoy se debe amar u odiar, creer o negar; y al hombre que rehusa a participar en el juego de sus hermanos, se le empieza a considerar mas como bestia que como persona. La Cuaresma es una invitacion a entregar nuestra libertad a Dios, a hacer un fiat una vez

dijo:

como Maria. Es una invitacion a confesar nuestros pecados, es decir, confesar nuestras profanaciones a la libertad propia y ajena. Es una invitacion a tomar nuestra cruz y aceptarnos limitados, dependientes, inacabados, inseguros, debiles, enfermos, solos. Es una invitacion a seguir a Cristo, a fiamos, a abandonamos, porque en realidad El ha vencido al mal. conversion.

Cuaresma y

ese

momento

es nuestro

fiat,

se realiza en el bautismo.

agua bautismal de

la Yigilia

es el

momento de nuestra

ceniza que empieza la

Pascual, nos recuerdan la

realidad: nuestra conversion a Cristo. El bautismo es

momento de

misma

conversion

uno de nosotros al amor que es Dios. Es tambien el momento del riesgo, del cambio de una libertad que siente y conoce como propia, por otra libertad que desconoce y que solo por la fe se cree que es mas autentica. El bautismo es irrepetible. Damos nuestra libertad de una vez para siempre. Se da totalmente, no a medias. Y si esta entrega es sincera, nos tiene que arrancar de nosotros mismos y lanzarnos al campo del amor fraterno, a Cristo presente en el pobre. Hermanos y hermanas, la Cuaresma nos invita a examinar la triste realidad que pocas veces nuestro fiat es definitivo y a cada momento tenemos que enfrentamos con el espi'ritu del mal que tienta como Pedro a Jesus cuando le dijo: "No subas a la Cruz", es decir, no entregues tu libertad, tus proyectos, tu voluntad. Por eso necesitamos convertimos cada momento; necesitamos revisar nuestro fi'at, necesitamos podar los rebotes de egoi'smo para que no ahogue el crecimiento de la generosidad. Y es aqui donde encuentra un lugar la Cuaresma. La mejor forma de prepararse para la fiesta de la alegria Pascual, es miramos con valentia, enfrentamos a nosotros mismos y ante el peligro de que se pueda apagar la llama de nuestro don definitivo, estar dispuestos, en definitiva de cada

Mandamiento vni

Esta Cuaresma., al recibir la ceniza, demos nuestro Kat, nuestra decision de estar con Cristo, de hacer la entrega de nuestra libertad a su voluntad. Que esta nosotros.

nos prohibe

desordenado deseo de gozar,

Se anima a las familias a hacer comidas sencillas y aportar al tazon de arroz el dinero que habrian gastado en comidas mas costosas. Ese dinero y otras contribuciones se recogen al final

Cuaresma.

cosas ajenas."

que poseen mas bienes que nosotros; el negar, por mentalidad mezquina, lo multiplicarlo; envidiar a aquellos

necesario a la propia familia y a los dependientes y negar ayuda a los mas

pobres.

Apegarse

esos

malos

Decimo

pensamientos que desembocan en

el prohibe desordenado deseo de poseer. Al cumplir con este Mandamiento nos liberamos de

enganos y cualquier indebido aprovechamiento de lo ajeno. Actitud cristiana. Los cristianos autenticos luchan para purificar su mente y su corazon del desenfrenado deseo de poseer bienes y dinero. Buscan esa evangelica pobreza interior, que es el camino obligado para entrar en el Reino de los cielos. Procuran evitar, aun en pensamientos y deseos, la envidia y la codicia de lo que no es propio. Se esfuerzan y buscan de realizar bien su

Mandamiento

nos

esa voraz e insaciable concupiscencia

de los ojos, hecha de avaricia de codicia, de envidia y de sed de dominio. Por supuesto, el afan de poseer lo ajeno nada tiene que ver con el deseo altamente recomendable de procurar mejorar nuestra condicion y la de nuestra familia con medios Ifcito honestos. Las personas que no codician los bienes ajenos gozan de una gran libertad interior y su corazon, movido por la gracia y el Espiritu de Dios, se orienta con mas facilidad hacia los bienes etemos. Actitudesequivocadas. Apartedel consumismo imperante, que nos empuja ,

a desear

mas y mas

cosas,

podemos

senalar: el hacer del dinero el fin de la

asaltos, estafas,

trabajo, para ganarse horu-adamente la

vida y progresar y evitando avaricia y el despilfarro, planean servirse de lo mucho ,

o de lo poco que poseen solo y esencialmente para el bien y cumplir con la ley de Dios, que no quiere que seamos esclavos de las riquezas, sino que las utilicemos para la justicia y la caridad.

vida y solo buscar conservarlo y

Note de dolor pasado 9 de febrero fallecio en Rome, New York, la Sra, Anna Finnerty, del Padre Vicente Finnerty, Director de la Pastoral Hispana de la Diocesis de Charlotte. Por este medio le hacemos llegar al Padre Finnerty y familiares nuestro mas sentido pesame en nombre de toda la comunidad. Notas de condolencia pueden ser enviadas al Padre Finnerty al Centro Catolico Hispano, 211 7 Shenandoah Avenue, Charlotte, NO 28205. El

frase evangelica, a cortar, a arrancar, a volver a empezar.

Cuaresma sea un tiempo de gracia para todos y cada uno de

parroquial para llevarla a sus

casas.

las el

"El ateo es un

La decision a favor o en contra de Cristo,

Decimo mandamiento

mismo.

abrazo del projimo. filosofo, Sartre,

componente de generosidad es

"tazon de arroz", una caja de carton al nivel

ingles).

CRS echa un vistazo a la vida en alguhas de las 80 naciones donde de

del

este caliz". Pero

Asi que la verdadera penitencia para nosotros es esta conversion al

parte en sus cuatro elementos de oracion,

traves del ofrecimiento de nuestra libertad al Creador y Redentor. Esta oferta nos despoja de nuestro orgullo y nos hace disponibles para el encuentro, para la aceptacion, para

(CNS)

"Alimentemos

Esperanza", es

La Operacion "Tazon de Arroz",

criterios, a su libertad sin dolor, sin angustia, sin panico, sin horror. Cristo

Cristo prefirio a su Padre que a

Operacion 1az6n de arraz' da

madre

— Suplemento de The Catholic News and Herald 3

20 de febrero de 1998

Papa dice que desgaste de valores familiares es parte de crisis SANTA CLARA,

Cuba (CNS)

—

Al celebrar su primera Misa en suelo cubano, el Papa Juan Pablo II advirtio que los valores familiares del pais como estaban desgastandose resultado directo, dijo el, de la crisis que aflige a la sociedad cubana en su

—

Aplicando alguna presion contra la prohibicion gubernamental de las escuelas administradas por la Iglesia, el Papa dijo tambien que los padres deberian poder seleccionar libremente el

contenido etico y

"inspiracion religiosa" de la

y la ensenanza

de sus hijos.

conjunto. el 22 de enero desde un por un techo rustico en un afueras de Santa Clara, el

campo de

las

Pontifice

condeno a

la practica

muy

extendida y legalizada del aborto en Cuba, la tasa elevada de divorcios, las relaciones sexuales antes del matrimo-

nio y el control de la natalidad. Entre los factores sociales que

contribuyen a dichos males se hallaban

jornales

bajos,

vivienda

Evangelio de Jesucristo, que nunca son una amenaza para ningiin proyecto social", dijo el Papa. El Papa presidio una liturgia de dos y media horas en las afueras de Santa Clara, una ciudad interior rodeada por colinas con granjas de frutas y cana de azucar. Una brisa calida soplaba a traves de una multitud de 40,000 personas que llenaron el lugar de la Misa, junto a un los valores del

insuficiente, la insatisfaccion ideologica

instituto cultural.

y la emigracion, de los cuales el dijo que han "desbaratado a familias enteras". El Papa animo a los cubanos a

bienvenida, tales como: "Juan Pablo

procurar las respuestas definitivas para estos problemas,

no en

programas

los

del estado sino en Jesucristo.

"Ninguna ideologfa puede

sustituir

a Su sabidun'a y a Su poder infinitos. Por esta razon,

hay necesidad de recuperar de la fa-

La multitud cantaba lemas de II,

los cubanos te aman " y Uevaban letreros pintados que proclamaban al Papa como

"un navegante por la paz y el amor", mientras que una banda al estilo del Caribe tocaba miisica animada cerca del

paises occidentales otros

— Estados Unidos — incluyendo a los critico

una

"mentalidad contraria a la vida"

que surge en Cuba. El califico al aborto de "crimen

abominable" empobrece

que a

sociedad, a pesar de lo cual es aceptado

enCuba.Laislatiene una tasa de abortos especialmente alta

por cada diez nacimientos vivos desde 1968 y los expertos dicen que las jovenes pueden haber seis

EL PAPA Y

CASTRO — El Papa Juan

Pablo

El Papa dijo que el simpatizaba con muchas familias cubanas que luchan

las

milia y de la sociedad", dijo

para buscarse la vida en un pais de

(CNS)

— El Papa

presidencial de

La Habana para charlar

francamente sobre el papel de la Iglesia en Cuba. La reunion individual del 22 de enero fue el mayor acontecimiento politico de la visita de cinco dias del Papa a la nacion del Caribe. Sin embargo, nadie revelo exactamente lo que se dijeron mutuamente ambos dirigentes.

El portavoz del Vaticano, Joaquin Navarro-Valls, dijo despues: "Fue confidencial".

Antes de la visita, las fuentes del Vaticano dijeron que esperaban que el

—

Papa emplearia la oportunidad como lo hizo en su mensaje de Navidad para Cuba a fin de apremiar por la apertura de un mayor espacio de funcionamiento

—

para la Iglesia y sus dependencias. Un asunto se hizo publico. Navarro-

y criar a una familia.

Vaticano, a solicitud

En La Habana,

clemencia para cientos de presos polfticos cubanos. Los funcionarios cubanos dijeron que estudian'an las peticiones con "gran atencion". Castro esperaba con ansiedad el servir de anfitrion al Papa en su propio terreno, y parecio disfrutar del momento.

multitud

40,000 personas que se reunio para oi'r Misa en un estadio al

El dirigente cubano, de 71 ahos de

edad, se reunio con el Pontifice de 77

anos de edad a la puerta y lo acompano por los corredores brillantes del palacio presidencial. El Papa caminaba despacio

con un baston, impulsando a Castro a preguntarle que tal estaba su piema y como le estaba yendo en el calor. Despues de presentar a sus respectivos ayudantes, los dos hombres posaron para los fotografos, estrechandose las

manos

y luciendo grandes sonrisas. "Deben'amos estar recibiendo paga

por esto, pero no estamos recibiendo nada", bromeo Castro al Papa, a medida que destellaban cientos de camaras fotograficas.

"Sf, Pontifice.

una pena", replied

Cuando

22 de enero en Santa Clara, Cuba.

salieron

de su reunion privada cerca de 50 minutos despues, sus sonrisas

El presidio

en una

parecfan haber desaparecido en

liturgia de dos horas

alguna medida. Ellos

durante

intercambiaron regalos, cada

cual alento a

uno de

los

los cuales habia sido

cubanos

a volverse hacia Cristo

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^^^^ fcforzar a la vida de

cuidadosamente. Castro dio al Papa un ejemplar de la biografia del Presbftero Felix Varela, hecha en el siglo XIX. Varela fue un maestro y patriota cubano, cuya causa de santidad esta siendo considerada en el Vaticano. El Papa ofrecio a Castro un retrato de Cristo en mosaico.

insta a Cuba a regresar a su 'alma cristiana' que senalo un punto de cambio para Cuba y sus catolicos, el la libertad religiosa y al papel social legitimo de la Iglesia, y pidio a la nacion que regresara a su "alma cristiana". Al celebrar la Misa en la Plaza Civica de La Habana (llamada ahora Plaza de la Revolucion) el 25 de enero, el Papa dijo que Cuba necesita y quiere un "gran cambio" que transcienda a las ideologi'as y que permita espacio para la practica de la fe en todos los campos de la sociedad. El sermon del Papa produjo un largo aplauso y vitores de una multitud de 150,000 personas y ofrecio un reto imph'cito al regimen socialista de Fidel Castro, que estaba sentado en la primera fila de la plaza.

LA HABANA (CNS)

Papa Juan Pablo

Papa Juan

Pablo II saluda a

aire libre el

del Papa, transmitieron peticiones de

Valls dijo que, en reuniones paralelas, los funcionarios del

EL PAPA SALUDA —

sufrido varios abortos

Papa y Castro se reunen a puertas cerradas durante casi una hora LA HABANA

saluda

hora.

Juan Pablo II y el presidente Fidel Castro se reunieron durante casi una hora a puertas cerradas en el palacio

presidente de Cuba, Fidel Castro, en el Palacio de la Revolucion, antes de su reunion privada el 22 de enero. Los dos se reunieron a puertas cerradas durante casi una

antes de establecerse

altar.

los valores religiosos al nivel

el.

muchas veces en

"Abran sus familias y sus escuelas a

Al hablar altar cubierto

los

ci'vico

escaseces materiales.

Pero empleando una frase que el ha usado

la familia.

Papa

— En una

liturgia

defendio energicamente a

Foto

LOS NINOS CON EL PAPA cubanos cantan para

el 22 de enero en La Habana, El Papa estaba en su visita historica de cinco di'as nacion isleha sojuzgada por los comunistas.

residencia del Nuncio Papal

Cuba. a

CNS

—

Un grupo de nihos Papa Juan Pablo frente a la

4 Suplemento de The Catholic News and Herald

20 defebrerode 1998

Presentacion de nuestro senor Una mujer

lleva

una vela y una Nino Jesus durante la Misa en la Catedral de Ciudad Mexico el 2 de febrero. Los mexicanos figura del

Id' omingos

(704) 252-6042

(910) 428-3051

los 40 despues

de Navidad.

todos los domingos 7

BISCOE

BURNSVILLE

Misa a

todo 0 OS OS

nguras eiaboradas de jn Jesus joven oara ser ;endecidas en ia

de Reuters

326 S Park St

(910) 629-0221

ASHEVILLE

tradicionaimente

di'as

CNS

St Joseph

Our Lady of the Americas, 105 Hayde Rd.

llevan

oto

Horarios de Misas en espahol ASHEBORO

Sacred Heart Main

St.

& Summit

y 2 pm confesiones antes de las misas los

domingos

ommgo

er.

1:30

mes 6

CHARLO 1 1 todos los sab d

12^^ y 7 pm confesiones antes de las misas

Shenandoah Ave.y The Plaza

doiiiLÂ°os^l0^am^

(704) 335-1281

CLEMMONS Holy Family, 4820 Kinnamon Rd. (910) 766-8133

todos los domingos 4

DOBSON

Viene de pagina La

Sagrado Corazdn, (910) 632-8009

601

Rt.

todos los sabados 6

donde

nosotros en la iglesia con los brazos

Immaculate Conception, 1024 W. Main

encuentran un poquito ese sentido de familia nuevamente. Es aqui donde ven como Dios les extiende la mano en uno de los momentos mas dificiles de su vida. Esto demuestra como el aspecto

cruzados esperando que la gente llegue, o preguntandonos por que no Uegan;

(704) 245-4017

iglesia es entonces ese lugar

acompana el aspecto social. de los elementos atrayentes de los grupos que se estan formando en las comunidades es precisamente el sentido de familia. Si nosotros como Iglesia no creamos estos ambientes, la gente busca ese sentido de familia en las cantinas, en las drogas y en otras cosas que les hacen perder sus propias vidas y culturas. Asi que, ademas de atender el aspecto religioso

Uno

religioso y social, se atiende el cultural para que la gente mantenga sus

sino

mas bien lanzarnos nosotros hacia

la comunidad. Si alguna persona no puede ir a Misa, puede nutrirse en ese sentido asistiendo una vez a la semana a los grupos pequenos y leer la Palabra de Dios, orar un poquito con otros y

compartir ese sentido de comunidad y de familia.

^Como llevan a cabo evangelizacion?

plan de

Estamos comenzando todo esto y aun queda mucho por hacer. Tenemos un plan muy fuerte de evangelizacion. Empieza con unos retiros que han sido

muy

exitosos.

estos participan las

comunidades, ademas de que

treintidos

religiosas.

estan abiertos para cualquiera otra per-

estan representadas las

naciones latinoamericanas en

Iglesia?

Tenemos

todas

nacionalidades, pero la

mayor

las

parte es

de Centre America y Mexico. Tambien

hay

buena

una

cantidad

puertorriqueiios y colombianos. Historicamente el Centro Catolico fue fundado por la comunidad cubana y ecuatoriana.

muy

Aun siguen muchos de ellos

involucrados en

la Iglesia.

^Como dan feligresia

seguimiento a la nueva para que no se alejen

la fe?

Lo hacemos a traves de las comunidades que se estan formando en las

vecindades.

^Cuantos Misa?

todos los domingos 3

GASTONIA St.

Michael 708 St.Michael's Ln.

3er er.

dom ommgo n o

d e mes

(704) 867 6212

GREENSBORO St.

Mary, 812 Duke

St.,

(910) 272-8650

HENDERSONVILLE

did' ommgos did' ommgos

to OS

(704)693-6901

HIGH POINT Cristo Rey, 1505 East Kivett Dr.

todos los domin os 12-30

2do V 4to domingo 1 del mes

(910) 884-0244

sona. Estos retiros estan orientados a

que la gente se comprometa con sus comunidades. Luego hacemos un curso sencillo de evangelizacion que es de trabajo en grupos. En este la gente analiza su realidad como comunidad latina en Estados Unidos a la luz de la Palabra de Dios y los documentos de la Iglesia y determina que nos pide Dios frente a lo que tenemos. Este curso termina preparando a la gente para las visitas a las casas y es asi como se van formando los pequenos grupos. cQue mensaje le daria a la comunidad latinoamericana en torno a la biisqueda de Dios? Le din'a que debemos ver la imagen de Dios desde la Palabra de Dios Ver a ese Dios que es Padre, que es amoroso, que esta cercano, que nos dio todo y de

^ (910) 246-9151

30 pn m

KANNAPOLIS St.

Joseph, 108

St. Joseph St.

todos los domingos, 12

KERNERSVILLE Holy Cross, 616 S.Cherry

St.

(910) 996-5109

todos los domingos 12-30

LINCOLNTON pm m

todos o OS los OS domin ommgos os 12 (704) 735-5575

MONROE todos 0 OS los OS domin ommgos os

pm m

MORGANTON todos 0 OS los OS domin ommgos os 5

pm m

todos 0 OS los OS domin ommgos os 6

pm m

(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 0 OS los OS domin ommgos os 12 45 .

pm m

NORTH WILKESBORO John Church, 275 C.C. Wright School Rd. (910)838-5562

St.

er., 5to ommgoo ^er^ ler 3er o. domin

del e

mes e

REIDSVILLE Holy

Infant,

1042 Freeway Dr., (910) 342-1448

pm m

omingos os 4 todos 0 os los OS domin

pm m

todos 0 OS los OS domin omingos os

SALISBURY

latinos se

reunen

los

dias de

Alrededor de mil doscientos en

las

cuatro Misas.

^Cuales son los dias en que se celebran las Misas y el horario? Los sabados a las siete de la noche y los domingos a las diez de la manana, doce del mediodi'a y siete de la noche. Nuestra gente trabaja mucho y por razon de sus trabajos a veces no pueden venir a la Misa del domingo. Por eso, tenemos Misa dos dfas distintos con diferente horario para que tengan la oportunidad de asistir en algiin momento. Sin embargo,

St.

JEFFERSON

tradiciones que a la vez son devociones

^Como

FOREST CITY

muchas personas quisieran venir

y por el mismo trabajo o porque no tienen transportacion no pueden llegar.

Entonces la idea es que no nos quedemos

(704) 633-0591

SPARTA

modo especial a su Hijo Jesus. Debemos damos cuenta de que aunque somos pecadores el nos ama que debemos

(910) 372-8846

ler er. y 3er er.

STATESVILLE

buscar.

Esta entrevista fue publicada en el periodico "La Noticia" en su edicion del

SOdeenerode 1998

domin ommgoo del e mes 130 pm m

Id' omingo

aceptamos en nuestros dones y talentos y tambien en nuestras limitaciones, reconociendo nuestra dignidad como personas amadas. Sabemos que es eso lo que transforma a la gente. No tanto hablar del amor de Dios, sino dejar que el amor de Dios penetre nuestras vidas, que nos transforms Es esta experiencia con Dios lo que realmente debemos

mes 2

pm m

2do. y 4to. domingos 6

er.

del e

(704) 872-2579

Holy

Trinity,

665 W. Main Ave.

(704) 632-8009

THOMASVILLE Our Lady of the Highways, 943

Ball Park Rd.

todos los domingos 12

(910)475-2732

WINSTON-SALEM Our Lady of Mercy, 1919

Main

St,

todos los domingos

(704) 722-7001

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

(910) 463-5533

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Videos

"Critical Care" (1997) Uneven medical satire concerns

Catholic Conference classification

Spader) to do what's best for a terminal patient despite the patient' s venal daugh-

(FoxVideo, rental)

the

(James

(Kyra Sedgwick) trying to blackmail him into pulling the plug immediately so she can collect a huge inheritance. Director Sidney Lumet raises provocative issues about a flawed health care system in seriocomic style, although a contrived ending mutes the points made about greed and dehumanization. Serious treatment of euthanasia, a brief sexual encounter and occasional profanity and rough language. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-IV adults, with reservations. The Motion

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"The Keeper" (1997)

ter

A family of tiny people meddles in the

life of an ordinary-size family in the fantasy adults "The Borrowers." The U.S. Catholic Conference classification isA-ll and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG

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film

—

parental guidance suggested.

By GERRI PARE

Ocious

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NEW YORK (CNS) Big bad John Goodman finds himself up against pint-size enemies in the ap-

pealing fantasy, "The Borrowers" (Polygram). Ten-year-old Pete Lender (Brad-

wonders why small items have been missing from their house. Mom (Doon Mackichan) and Pop (Aden Gillett) are more worried about being evicted from their deceased aunt's home by her villainous lawyer, the odious Ocious Potter (Goodman), who plans to jaze the house in a few ley Pierce)

by a hungry Kodiak bear, a (Anthony Hopkins) and a

Picture Association of America.

dairy. All looks lost

army of

when Pete and

also calamitous

news

for

the other occupants of the house, tiny

people called The Borrowers, a family of four who live below the floorboards, fashioning a

home

out of bits

of fabric, floss and matchsticks they surreptitiously

when

lift

from

their host

fam-

they aren't looking.

But Pete

people descend upon the dairy and take on the outsized Ocious. veritable

little

Directed with a pleasing sense of

whimsy by Peter Hewitt, the movie is based on "The Borrowers" stories by "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" author Mary Norton. mixes

nowadays setting with a visual look from decades ago, as well as a Dickensian tone. Adding to this blase a

approach is a virtually all-British cast while Goodman makes no attempt to sound like anything but a crass Yankee and he seems to be having a grand

—

time playing the heavy.

looking one day

when

Newbigin) surfaces

The

action scenes have zip and vi-

Homily (Celia Imrie) and Pod (Jim

and the contrasts between the Borrowers and the human "beans" are charmingly illustrated. The film can also be seen as a fable about perseverance by underdogs, the

Broadbent).

value of a community coming together,

little

and

Arietty (Flora is

forced to

show him

the rest of

her family: younger Peagreen Felton) and frightened

mum

(Tom

and dad

Pete promises to help them relo-

new abode but, en route, when Arietty and Peagreen fall onto the streets. Making their way back into their old home,

cate to his

disaster strikes

they are spotted by the very vicious

sual wit

and how a little common courtesy can go a long way in gliding over life's nasty little bumps. At times the movie comes close to overdosing on whimsy, but as it moves along so speedily there

restricted.

is little

time to

(LIVE,

rental)

"The Edge" (1997) and

trailed

billionaire

plenty to enjoy.

Despite a

fair

amount of menace and

the film.

Because of some menace and comic violence, the U.S. Catholic Conference classification lescents.

A-Il

— —

adults

and ado-

The Motion Picture Association

of America rating

ance suggested.

parental guid-

Not

rated

by the Motion

mutual mistrust over the rich man's much younger wife (EUe Macpherson). Directed by Lee Tamahori, the harrow-

"Most Wanted" (1997) Murky thriller in which a fugitive Marine sergeant (Keenen Ivory Wayans) is framed by a power-mad

ing adventure

well acted, tautly edited

general (Jon Voight) for the murder

and psychologically suspenseful, despite a few lapses in logic. Some intense vio-

of the president's wife. Director David

profanity and recurring rough language.

Glenn Hogan's convoluted conspiracy plot becomes increasingly far-fetched as the narrative strains to showcase

The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is

profanity and

lence, threatening situations, intermittent

—

restricted. (Fox, rental)

"Good Burger" (1997) Weak comedy about the extremes to which two teen fast-food workers (Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson) go to keep a rival burger joint from stealing their secret sauce recipe which is saving their store from bankruptcy. Director Brian Robbins keeps up a peppy pace as the bumbling buddies are put in and out of an insane asylum in their quest to save their jobs.

Some

slapstick violence, mild

sexual innuendo and a few crude expressions.

The U.S. Catholic Conference

classification lescents.

A-II

— —

adults and ado-

The Motion Picture Association

of America rating

parental guid-

ance suggested. (Paramount, rental)

"Intimate Relations" (1997)

Goodhew

constant action scenes. Intermittent violence, fleeting nudity, occasional

some rough language. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association of America

—

rating

—

restricted.

(New

Line,

rental)

"The Peacemaker" (1997) Frantic thriller teams an aggres-

sive military intelligence agent

(George Clooney) with a nuclear physicist (Nicole Kidman) in tracking stolen nukes across continents until

they

come

face-to-face with a

mad-

man intent on setting off a doomsday bomb in midtown Manhattan. Director Mimi Leder packs the rushed narrative with car chases

and shoot-'em-

ups, resulting in an emotionally sterile

story of bogus thrills. Frequent vio-

rough language and few instances of profanity. The U.S.

lence, intermittent

Writer-director Philip

when there

adults.

struggle to survive the elements and their

should be able to handle these aspects of

imperfections

—

(Kino, rental)

some comically presented violence visited upon awful Ocious, many children

its

Esposito)

fashion photographer (Alec Baldwin)

Dreary fact-based tale is set in 1954 England, where a young lodger (Rupert Graves) with a troubled past is seduced by a dotty middle-aged landlady (Julie Walters) whose romantic illusions ultimately lead to a gory domestic tragedy.

dwell on

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN

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his efficient exterminator

In film form, the tale casually

This

Gritty drama in which an idealisBrooklyn prison guard (Giancarlo

Stranded in the Alaskan wilderness

Picture Association of America rating

(Mark Williams). Fleet of foot, the tiny twosome evade immediate execution but poor little Peagreen manages to land inside an empty milk bottle in a danger-filled

days.

ily

— and

tic

tries to help a Haitian immigrant (Isaach de Bankole) he believes is wrongly accused of rape by paying his bail and taking him home, then turns on him when he imagines the man is after his wife (Regina Taylor). Writer-director Joe Brewster probes the psychological effects of the prison environment on its workers with some insight before opting for an overly melodramatic ending. Brief violence, several racial slurs and constant rough language. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III

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"The Borrowers" Has Zip

—

A-IV adults, with reservations. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R restricted.

efforts of a caring resident doctor

Catholic Conference classification A-III

—

adults.

The Motion

Association of America rating restricted.

(DreamWorks,

Picture is

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rental)

"Squeeze" (1997)

takes a

Gritty tale of three ghetto youths

sardonic view of the characters and their

vio-

(Tyrone Burton, Eddie Cutanda and Phuong Duong) who court danger by stealing from a drug dealer, then are torn between joining a rival drug gang or trying to go straight under the guid-

lence, sexual situations and occasional rough language and profanity. The U.S.

See Videos, page 9

relationships but the

humorous treatment

sours as their abnormal behavior grows increasingly bizarre long before the dis-

turbingly violent conclusion.

Gory

The Catholic News

& Herald

February 20, 1998

Guidelines For l^nt American Bishops, stating

The time

of Lent is to be observed by Catholics as a special •

season works

of prayer,

that prayer is incomplete without penance, urges Friday abstinences as something all American Catholics should offer up for the sake of world peace,

penance and

of charity.

• Ash Wednesday and Good day in particular are the most important penitential days of the liturgical year. They are days of both fast and absti-

Fri-

The

rule of fasting

states that only

one

Take tl^e

uj)

cross

meal. Eating between meals breaks the fast, but drinking liquids does not. The rule of fasting binds all Catholics from age 18 to 59. •

full

Abstinence refers to the eat-

Under the present law does not include egg or milk products, meat-stock soups or gravies. The rule of abstinence binds all Catholics 14 years old and older. ing of meat. it

•

The

ance.

substantial observance of

the laws of fast and abstinence

serious obligation. Those whose work or health would be impaired are excused from fasting and abstaining. The individual can decide if there is a proper cause to excuse. A more serious reason should be

present to excuse from Ash Wednesday and Good Friday pen-

James Church in Concord and member

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without individual confessions. •

The

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Sacramentary and Lectionary must be faithfully observed regarding all the special Holy

Week

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Come,

Funeral Masses are not allowed on Holy Thursday, Good Friday or Holy Saturday. The funeral rite outside of Mass can be held either in church or at the chapel on those days, with a funeral Mass •

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Lavarnway's

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but together they should not equal another

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stinence because of age are brought up in an atmosphere conducive to a sense of pen-

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Unborn Jan. 31 at St.

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nence. Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence. •

Monument to the

and

Parents

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Association of America rating

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want

to interfere."

Navarro-Valls told reporters Feb. 10

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Diocesan News Briefs Senior Prom

hymnody. Catholic, Hindu, Jewish and

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ARDEN The high school youth group of St. Barnabas Church invites all senior citizens ages 55 and older to their "Wonderful World," an evening of dinner and dancing, March 21 in the parish social hall. Admission is free. Call Mary Kate Alhson, (704) 684-0313, by March 13 for reservations.

Potluck Dinner

other traditions will be discussed.

Cost

$5.

Michael Church, (704) 867-6212, by Feb. 25. For more information, call (704) 865-5537.

Teen Lenten Retreat GREENSBORO The Office of Youth Ministry of the Charlotte Diocese

—

of presents a Lenten retreat

—

at St.

Pius

ASHEVILLE St. Joan of Arc Men's Group sponsors a potluck dinner Feb. 21 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the parish's

Church from Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. until March 1 following an 11:30 a.m. Mass and lunch. The cost is $50, with a $25

gym area. Please bring your favorite dish

deposit due by Feb. 20 and the balance

and gather for an evening of food and fellowship. Call (704) 252-3 1 5 1 for more

due upon arrival. The fee covers all food and materials for the retreat, including a retreat T-shirt. For details and registration forms, call the Office of Youth Ministry, (704) 370-3243.

information.

Retrouvaille

CHARLOTTE — program

Retrouvaille

Adult Ed Series

for married couples that brings

hope, teaches communication on a feel-

GREENSBORO — An adult educa-

ing level, helps couples realize that their

tion series continues at St. Paul the

problems are not unique, helps couples identify their values and priorities, and teaches couples to forget the past and start anew. The program begins March 27. For further information, call Nick and Irene Fadero in Charlotte, (704) 5440621, or (800) 470-2230.

Apostle Church March 10 with "The

Pathway

to Inner Peace," a discussion

by Hannah Hammer focusing on reaching forgiveness as the means to facilitated

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attain peace. Baby-sitting is available

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Hibernians, Knights Sponsor

Parade CHARLOTTE The Ancient Or-

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der of Hibernians and the Knights of Columbus co-sponsor a St. Patrick's Day

parade March 14 at 12 p.m. in Charlotte. The parade route begins at Stonewall and Tryon streets, proceeds through uptown and ends at Fifth and Tryon streets. Any groups and individuals wishing to march in or help with the parade are welcomed. Call Tim Lawson, (704) 522-9728, or send E-mail to NCAOH@aol.com to volunteer, get a parade application or receive

more information.

Jesuit

House

of Prayer Retreats

ing for

Up To Life" is a March 6-8 retreat men and women focusing on the

place of dreams in the Judeo-Christian

Riordan facilitates. Jesuit Father Vince Alagia and Steve

tradition. Dr. Eileen

and Marlene Stowe lead a

retreat for

married couples March 13-15. "Our Lenten Journey" is a March 20-

retreat for

men and women.

Jesuit

Father James Devereux, pastor of

St.

Peter Church in Charlotte, facilitates.

For reservations or more information about these and other activities at the House of Prayer, call (704) 622-

Jesuit

St. Patrick's

Day Dance

CHARLOTTE — The

Professionals Group and St. Patrick Cathedral co-sponsor a St. Patrick's Day dance March 14 at 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Cost is $20 per person, $40 for couples. For reservations, call Jeff Eichenger, (704) 393-3540; Sheri Kwapiszeski, (704) 522-7017; or Bill Jarrell, (704) 372-1090.

CHARLOTTE Mass

celebrated

l\/lass

—A

March

charismatic

call

Mass. For more information, Josie, (704) 527-4676. after

Day of Prayer GASTONIA An interactive day Interfaith

—

of prayer takes place at Christ United

Faith Formation

LENOIR

—

St.

Special rates for couples and opportunities for self-conducted retreats are

available. is

get

central region faith formation coordina-

Diocese of Charlotte, Feb. 28 Ruble will focus in the 10 a.m. workshop, and the sacraments in the 3 p.m. workshop. Lunch will be provided. To register, call Lynn Rascoe, (704) 728-0739.

Hannah

Great Church activity center. Father James Solari will speak on teaching Scripture to children. Call

Mary Beth

Young, (910) 922-0479,

for

infor-

mation.

A $25 non-refundable deposit

required with each registration.

ister,

Elizabeth Sechler,

more information,

Group Rosary

To reg-

or receive a

NEWTON

—

St.

Joseph Church first Sunday

retreat schedule, write to the Living

hosts a group rosary each

Waters CathoUc Reflection Center, 103 Living Waters Lane, Maggie Valley, NC 2875 1, call (704) 926-3833, or send a fax to (704) 926-1997.

following the 10 a.m. Mass. For details,

Scripture and Children Presentation

Workshops

Francis of Assisi

Church sponsors a series of faith formation workshops presented by Peg Ruble,

—

WINSTON-SALEM T.O.R.C.H. of Winston-Salem continues its adult speaker series March 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Conference Room B of the St. Leo the

call (704)

464-9207 weekday mornings.

Lenten Series

WINSTON-SALEM — Dr. Beatrice Bruteau shares thoughts from her new book-in-progress, "Holy Thursday Revolution," continues in Joseph House at Our Lady of Mercy Church on March 4, 18 and 15, and April 1, 8 and 15. For further information, call (910) 722-0028.

tor for the

in the school building.

on morality

Around The Diocese

Living Waters Retreats MAGGIE VALLEY "Understanding Yourself and Others" is a March 6-8 retreat focusing on self-discovery

Loyola

through the ancient theories of Gurdjieff, the Enneagram and modem psychology. An emphasis will be placed on discov-

Neumann Church, Vincent de Paul Church. In the Triad, sessions are the Great Church in Winston-Salem, and March 14 at 2 p.m. in the Greensboro Catholic Fellowship center on Friendly Avenue in Greensboro. In the mountain area, sessions are March 8 from 2-4 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Morganton, March 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Catholic Social Services offices in Asheville, and March 14 from 4-6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Church in Boone. For further information, call Joanna Case, diocesan LIMEX liaison, at (704) 362-0013.

LIMEX informational Sessions sessions about LIMEX (The Extension Program), a distance education program

The Diocese of Charlotte sponsors informational

—

ering patterns of growth and relation-

interactive perspectives of different faith

and self. Dr. Cost is $95.

Michael Catholic Church sponsors the event, which includes addresses on the theology of prayer, Jewish spirituality and prayer practice, liturgical dance, and praying the church's

Mar-

$225.

7366.

Methodist Church, 3415 Union Rd., Feb. 28 from 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. and features traditions. St.

Miller, Dr.

center are homeless advocate Michael Kinwan

No conferences will take place.

garet Church. Cost

8 in St. Patrick

Cathedral. Prayer teams gather at 3 p.m.

and

Sunday.

Liturgies will be celebrated in St.

St. Patrick's

Young

Charismatic

and Sarah Bratsch. Seated and Brandi Burke. Arel

HOT SPRINGS — "Dreams: Open-

ships leading to understanding of

Wayne

Holy Week

God

Scott facilitates.

silent retreat is April

5-12 and will focus on walking with Palm Sunday through the solemnities of the Triduum into Easter

Jesus from

Institute for Ministry

for those wishing to earn a master's degree or non-credit continuing education certificate in religious education or pastoral studies

New

through Loyola University

Orleans.

In Charlotte, sessions are

and March 22 at 7 p.m. March 14 at 10 a.m. in

March

in St.

St.

Leo

8 at 7:30 p.m. in St. John

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February 20, 1998

World And National News volving a combination of

two serious felonies, such as rape and murder, or a prison murder committed by an inmate already serving a

life

sentence.

Romanian Catholics Appeal To President To Protect Their Rights

BUCHAREST,

Ro-

—

Leaders mania (CNS) of Romania's previously

outlawed Eastern-rite Catholic Church have urged President Emil Constantinescu to mark his first year in office with

more decisive

steps to

protect their rights. "Cel-

ebrafing a year since your election,

we beg you

mediate," said an open letter from the Archdiocese of Fagaras and Alba Julia, an Eastern-rite archdiocese. "We insist with all vigor that our church is no longer mocked, and that our efforts to CNS

photo from Reuters

people's dignity are taken into account."

The

said Catholics

were

Right

Abuses

ert

dling priests,

human

rights

problems detailed

country-by-country reports released in January. Some of the harshest criticism

was aimed

Mexico, Indonesia, Guatemala, China, Vietnam, Russia, Burma, Sudan, Peru, Rwanda and India. It also was quickly criticized by human rights organizations and some members of Congress as treating harsh regimes too kindly, making small advances seem significant and downplaying some types of at

—

the

ops have reiterated their opposition to it. Iowa's capital punishment law was repealed 33 years ago, and it is one of 12

do not allow it. Capipunishment would be reinstated in certain types of cases if Iowa legislators pass a bill backed by House Republican states that currently tal

leaders.

penalty

Under the proposal, the death would be imposed in crimes in-

and human

rights viola-

tions for ideological reasons.

The

ing with religious leaders Pinochet al-

legedly said, "Without tortures, Marx-

Riggio, 5

who has was

— Rob-

a record of swin-

arrested Feb. 5 on

charges of bilking a 73-year-old Jersey pastor out of $1

Members

New

million in par-

Bonaventure Parish in Lavallette were told at weekend Masses Feb. 7-8 that the Trenton Diocese is seeking to recover some of the money. They learned that the abrupt departure on medical leave last October by their former pastor, Msgr. Frederick A. Valentino, came. after diocesan auditors discovered that parish funds were ish funds.

St.

missing.

TV Needs To Check

Claims,

Sources Of Campaign Ads

WASHINGTON

(CNS)

— Televi-

made

death penalty, the state's Catholic bish-

justified torture

Frenz, said Feb. 9 in Spain that in a meet-

sion journalism needs to check the claims

Iowa lawmakers consider reinstating

—

SANTIAGO, Chile (CNS) A Chilean bishop confirmed statements by a Lutheran minister that the former Chilean president. Gen. Augusto Pinochet,

and regain

United States, such as coerced abortion, forced sterilization and government-imposed limits on family size.

Bishops Oppose Return Of Death Penalty To Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa (CNS) As

Western Australia.

Chilean Bishops Confirms Pinochet Justified Torture

Lutheran minister, the Rev. Helmut

rights abuses that are politically sensitive in the

to abortion in

do not 'sing

out' (confess)."

The

Lutheran minister's statements, which received wide coverage in Latin America, were confirmed Feb. 10 by Bishop Fernando Ariztia Ruiz of Copiapo, Chile, vice president of the permanent council of the Chilean bish-

and detention, religious persecution, uncontrolled police and military agencies, disappearances and the murder dren and journalists were just some of

Australian archbishop has called on Christians to defend the country's law making most abortions illegal, "no matter how fierce the battle be." Archbishop Barry James Hickey of Perth pledged to support financially any woman considering abortion because of poverty. He urged all Catholics to "pray and to stand firm in the defense of life" and not cringe in the face of the emotionally charged nature of the country's abortion debate. He spoke after police charged a prominent abortion doctor and an anesthetist in Perth with the criminal offense of procuring an abortion in 1996. The charge was the first in 20 years of ready access

ists

Child labor, slavery, torture, arbitrary

the

—

awaiting "legal approval"

To Con Artist LAVALLETTE, N.J. (CNS)

campaign advertising and the motivations of those making the claims, said NBC-TV Washington buin political

Tim Russert. NBC's "Meet the

reau chief

Russert,

who

came down particularly hard on what he

hosts

Press,"

termed "so-called issue advocacy advertising," which has gobbled up a larger share of all political advertising on TV.

He said that in 1996, while own campaign committees

spent $400

ing or defeating candidates spent $150

$44 million spent by the Democratic National Committee and $1 1 million spent by the Republican million. This included

ties

2000 activities. "Our purno matter what activiHoly Year, that

to ensure,

take place during the

Archbishop Crescenzio Sepe, the Vatican official charged with coordinattual,"

ing the commemorations, told journalists.

Pope John Paul

Dallas Diocese Settles Lawsuits With Five Sex Abuse Victims

praised the del-

egates to the gathering for their work,

adding that their decisions would help "focus pastoral plans in view of jubilee celebrations ... enhancing the significance and spiritual richness of the celebrations of the jubilee year."

New Chinese Bishops' Head Stresses Religious Formation HONG KONG (CNS) Strength-

—

ening priests' and nuns' spiritual formation should top the priorities of church

development in the next five years, said new head of China's governmentapproved bishops' conference. Consolidating one's spiritual foundation was not something "you do whenever you feel like and neglect when you don't," said Bishop Joseph Liu Yuanren of Nanjing, China. Spiritual development is a crucial element in the development of future church leaders, he said, adding that it is dangerous for the younger genera-

the

tion of priests to think that everything

complete once they are ordained. Bishop Liu was elected president of the Bishops' Conference of the Catholic Church in China during the Sixth National Congress of Catholic Representatives in Beijing in January. He spoke to UCA News, an Asian church news agency.

New Official Says He'll Be Advocate For Refugees, Displaced WASHINGTON (CNS) The new

—

U.S. secretary-general of the International Catholic Migration Commission said he hopes to

ops' conference.

work

as an advocate for

refugees, migrants and people displaced

has settled,

within their own countries. Bill A. Canny, newly appointed secretary-general, said his commission will pay par-

for $5 million, sexual abuse lawsuits

ticular attention to situations in Asia,

and Will-

Africa and South America. "Increasingly

DALLAS (CNS) — The Dallas Dio-

cese announced Feb. against Robert

1 1

that

Peebles

Jr.

iam J. Hughes, suspended priests who were active in the diocese in the 1980s. The announcement was made late in the second day of court-ordered mediation on the $1 18 million judgment against the diocese for sexual abuse by a third former Dallas priest, Rudolph Kos. The settlements in the Peebles and Hughes cases could help pave the way for a negotiated agreement among the diocese, its liability insurers and the victims of Kos, avoiding what could otherwise become years of legal wrangling and possible bankruptcy proceedings by the diocese. The $5 million settlement involved five plaintiffs in four lawsuits.

National

Heads Of Jubilee Year

Committees Meet In Rome VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The

candidates'

million for TV ads, 29 independent groups disclaiming any interest to elect-

8-11 meeting of 130 national coordina-

the essence of these events remains spiri-

Dole.

Archbishop Calls On Australians To Defend Abortion Law An PERTH, Australia (CNS)

communist rule. Pastor Allegedly Lost $1.4 Million

shocking pictures of abuses.

of political activists, clergy, street chil-

and Rob-

confiscated properties eight years after

Department's 1997 report on human

arrest

ert

Bill Clinton

still

the overthrow of

WASHINGTON (CNS) —The State rights paints

letter

pose

of their right to set up religious orders

Reports Paint World Picture Of

Romanian

strengthen the

family looks over the massive flood damage to a cemetery in Trujillo, Peru, Feb. 12. Mudslides and flooding from El Nino rains have cause more than 200 deaths and have left hundreds of thousands of people homeless in Peru since December

tors of year

they had no interest in the presidential

between

Briefs

National Committee, Russert said, adding his doubts of the groups' claims that election

& Herald

Catholic Church

may

launch global cel-

2000 by having sevchurch doors in the Holy Land opened at the same time as the Holy Door

will look at the issues of migration

in Asia:

economic or work migration; or

look at places in South America like Colombia, where there is a tremendous amount of internal violence and strife," said Canny, a native of Binghamton, N.Y. "Also, ICMC is looking forward to increasing

we have

its

activity in Africa,

chronic civil

Pro-Life

Surgeon General's Confirmation

WASHINGTON

in Feb. 13. "It is a

eral

history

—

Pro-life

dark day in American

Vatican authori-

when the Senate confirms as 'America's doctor' a man who condones killing babies as they're being bom," said

and bishops from around the world

a statement by Judie Brown, president

St. Peter's Basilica.

ties

(CNS)

groups expressed their displeasure with the Senate's confirmation Feb. 10 of Dr. David Satcher as surgeon general. Prolifers had tried to derail the Satcher nomination principally on the ground that he supported partial-birth abortion. Despite pro-life opposition, the Senate confirmed Satcher by a 63-35 vote. He was sworn

ebrations of the year

where

strife.

Groups UnHappy With

discussed these and other plans at a Feb.

of the American Life League.

The Catholic News

& Herald

February 20, 1998

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school in the 12-

tPtx)file

room house

lo-

cated on the newly

purchased site, and Msgr. Bour continued to serve both Catholic churches.

St.

Joan of Arc Church 919 Haywood St. Asheviile, N.C. 28806

September

1927,

new

the

chapel was placed

under the patronage of St. Joan of

(704) 252-3151

Arc, the 15th-cen-

Vicariate: Asheviile

tury French hero-

Pastor: Father C. Morris Boyd, D.Min.

Mass Schedule:

— 5 p.m.; Sunday — 8:30, 11 :30 a.m.; AIDS Healing Mass — Second Saturday

of households:

1920.

Meanwhile, Mary

Mother

Gannon, a Sister of Christian Education living at St.

Genevieve-of-thePines convent in

Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Number

ine canonized in

405

Asheviile, directed the staff of the

ASHEVILLE

—

St.

Joan of Arc

Church celebrates 70 years

ish in 1998.

as a par-

the case with par-

ishes and missions across the Diocese

of Charlotte, the story of this Asheviile parish

one

that is ultimately defined

by the people who compose the faith community. In mid- 1920s Asheviile, evergrowing numbers of Catholics were gathering for Masses at St. Lawrence Church on Haywood Street, the only Catholic church in town. The pastor at the time was Msgr. Louis Bour, who in 1926 devised plans to secure a site

new both

composed that first student body. Continued growth of the faith in Asheviile was further evidenced in February 1928, when Bishop William J. Hafey of Raleigh gave St. Joan of Arc Church parish status and appointed Fa-

Asheviile' s other Catholic churches

Frank Gallagher as its first pastor. By the mid- 1930s, some 200 people were worshipping as parishioners of St. Joan of Arc Church. Expansion projects benefitting the parish and school were necessary in the 1930s, '40s and '50s to

Parish in 1961. That

ther

accommodate

the increasing

number of

Catholic families settling in the Asheviile area.

The

in order to establish another chapel,

current church building, origi-

thus providing the crowds a new place

nally serving as the school auditorium,

to worship.

was constructed

In March 1927, a group of St. Lawrence parishioners found a suit-

in Asheviile

able site located in the working-class

community of West Asheviile, located near the banks of the French Broad River. The parishioners and Msgr. Bour crafted a chapel and parochial

Joan of Arc Parish and

Catholic school. Seventy-two youngsters

in 1936.

Opportunities for Catholic education

were becoming well-defined by the late 1940s, as some 160 students were enrolled at St. Joan of Arc School by the turn of the decade. That growth continued into the '50s and beyond, as the educational mission of the church

—

at St.

—

was advanced. With funding from a long-time parishioner's bequest, property on Blue Ridge Avenue in town was purchased, and it became part of St. Joan of Arc site

housed a con-

vent where the sisters staffing the school could then live. Sisters of Mercy from Belmont and Sisters of Providence later staffed the school until 1980, when

growth prompted more change. The parochial schools in the Asheviile area were consolidated in 1980 with the founding of Asheviile Catholic Community School, now known as Asheviile Catholic School. St. Joan of Arc School thus closed, and the building

was

utilized for parish religious edu-

The convent on Blue Ridge Avenue became the parish rectory. A strong emphasis on loving service has been a parish highlight for decades, from the days of participation in the North Carolina Catholic Laymen's Ascation programs.

sociation in the 1950s to the Caring

Heart

AIDS

Ministry today.

One of most vibrant ministries among the parish's various outreach programs. Caring Hearts was founded in

1994 as the

first

parish-based

AIDS

ministry in the Charlotte Diocese. It has received regional and national acclaim, having been honored with the governor's Outstanding Volunteer Service Award in 1996. Last year, Father Morris Boyd, current pastor, accepted the National Catholic AIDS Network's Lumina Award in recognition for the work of Caring Hearts. The Caring Hearts AIDS Ministry provides constant outreach with a food pantry, care teams, retreats and monthly healing Masses. Through this and other ministries, St. Joan of Arc Parish encourages, invites and empowers people to care for themselves and one another through faith, camaraderie

and

service.

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