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Parish, school

Diocese responds to quake

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students'

Diocese of Charlotte assists Catholic Relief Services' work in El Salvador

March

By

ALESHA M. PRICE Staff Writer

SALISBURY for

2001

Life

education

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in

Thousands descend on nation's capitol for annual event

...Pages

8-9

Whenever work

-

seems to pile up or the day has been unusually trying, Father John T. Putnam simply walks across the parking lot for a pick-me-up. He is greeted by 255 young faces, most oblivious to adult problems, and ready to say hello and offer a smile. The pastor of Sacred Heart

Church

in Salisbury,

who

is

also a

diocesan tribunal judge, has the unique

opportunity to be pastor of a parish with a school.

"What we have ifrS

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Sacred Heart

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cation - one parish, one school," said

Local

News Catholic

Father Putnam. 'We share sp ace and we have a symbiotic relationship in that our education commission not only deals with the school but also

shares view

whole

of 'real world'

Father Putnam is able to hear confessions and can serve as an

resources;

with

faith

formation which involves the

parish."

additional "listening ear" for the stucelebrates weekly

Photos by Alesha M. Price

at the school with Father Joseph Dinh, parochial vicar, who also teaches

Celebrating Catholic Schools The Diocese of Charlotte joins Catholic schools around the nation in celebrating Catholic Schools Week Jan. 28-Feb. 3. A variety of celebrations are scheduled, including Masses and a host of other events.

Above, students at Sacred Heart School in Salisbury tend to a busy day.

See stories throughout this issue on Catholic schools in the diocese.

dents,

if

He

necessary.

Mass ...Page

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religion classes.

asks the students questions about their

BMHS looks ahead to new school

in

faith,

sometimes

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Every Week

sign of peace at prayer service

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NANCY FRAZIER O'BRIEN Catholic

& Columns .Pages

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them give thanks to the Lord for hts kindness and his wondrous deeds to the "Let

children of men, Because he satisfied the longing sou! and filled the hungry soul with good things."

— Psalm

107: 8-9

News Service

WASHINGTON

Pope John Paul

—

(CNS) The new archbishop of Washington exchanged the sign of peace with the new resident of the White House Jan. 21 at the Inaugural Prayer Service at the NaWashington.

Cardinal-designate Theodore E. McCarrick, who took over as head of the tional Cathedral in

Catholic Church in 5,

Washington on Jan. W. Bush at

greeted President George

Vatican City that

bishop had been Cardinals. in late

The

prayer service at the Episcopal

He

II's

named

to the College of

will be formally installed

February.

Cardinal-designate McCarrick gave the Gospel reading at the hourlong prayer service and helped to lead the subsequent responsorial prayer, to which the congregation replied by asking God to "keep this nation under your care."

The

the prayer service the day after Bush's

inauguration as the 43rd U.S. president.

same day as announcement in the Washington arch-

cathedral took place the

that

dom

Catholic leader's prayer asked

governmental leaders show "wisand grace in the exercise of their

Others prayed for all those who and gave thanks for the "wonderful diversity of God's children."

Among those attending the 8:30 a.m. prayer service were Bush and first lady Laura Bush; Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife, Lynne; Bush's twin daughters Barbara and Jenna; former President George HW. Bush and his wife, Barbara; Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and his wife, Columba, who are Catholics; and several members of the Bush Cabinet, including the new secretary of State, Gen. Colin Powell. duties."

work

for peace

all

See SIGN

OF PEACE,

page

4

2 The Catholic News & Herald

January 26, 2001

The World

in

Brief

'1,000 Years of Peace': 660,000

dent of schools, said the joint effort

hours and counting

CINCINNATI (CNS)

"serves to unite the mission of Catholic

—A

com-

elementary and secondary education in the diocese with the mission of Catholic higher education at Providence College,

muter pledges to "spend a few minutes in prayer for world peace" every day on he way to work. A soldier says he will help whoever needs it at work "regardless of

whom we

A little kindness the rank of the person. can go a long way." A child promises to share crayons with classmates. They are

Angry

and children who have joined the " 1 ,000 Years of Peace" project. Each participant

way

pledges in a personal

to

make

Web

project's

site

— added

of Peace in Quezon City, northeast of Manila. Others hung from poles and trees and covered a bridge

—

up to

662,755 hours.

CNS

In Slovakia, Catholic-Orthodox

property accord signed ByzWARSAW, Poland (CNS) antine Catholic and Orthodox leaders

—

from Slovakia signed an agreement to end a decades-long property dispute between their churches. A spokesman said the accord could offer a model for neighboring countries, but cautioned that government cooperation was needed in solving legal and financial issues. "Both sides were interested in ending the discord, which has dragged on since the end of communism," said Father Andrej Rusnak, secretary of the Eastern Catholic Church's Presov Diocese. "Thanks to this accord, there will no longer be any reason for disagreements between local parishes. We hope this will provide an example for others to follow," he

said.

Pope John XXIII's body to be transferred from grotto to basilica VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope John Paul II, recognizing the extent of popular devotion to Blessed John XXIII,

—

has decided his

tomb should be

in St.

Peter's Basilica rather than in the grotto

under the church. The Vatican press office confirmed Jan. 22 that the body of Pope John, who convoked the Second

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outside the cathedral in Manila following a Mass of thanksgiving Jan. 22. Arroyo was sworn in the day before as president after the Supreme Court stripped Joseph Estrada of the office.

Vatican Council, had been removed from 16 after a solemn and

the grotto Jan.

formal opening of the tomb and recognition of the body.

The body

in the basilica to

make

it

be placed

will

easier for people

to visit his tomb, the press office said.

A

recognition ceremony usually takes place before a person is beatified, but Vatican officials did not want to disturb the tomb during the Holy Year, when so many visitors wanted to pray there, said an official at the basilica.

Pope: Everyone has right to hear Gospel, experience Christ's love

VATICAN CITY

(CNS)

— Every

message through direct proclamation or through the example of their lives and service to others, the pope said. "From the beginning of my pontificate I have invited its

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Thomas N. Buckley, DVM, owner Member of St, Vincent's

William Dygert, diocesan superinten-

Media." This session concerns the

Diocesan planner

High School, Winston-Salem

and parents of Asheville Catholic School, 12 Culvern St, invite everyone to their Open House this morning from 9-1 1 a.m.

Parent volunteers are giving tours of the school, answering questions and assisting with registration. This is the first day of open registration for the 2001-

January 30

pre-kindergarten-8th grade. For further

30 ASHEVILLE

2002 school year

— The

effects

of media on families, especially children,

events:

10 a.m.

Pineville

the bank, insurance," said

January

-

Animal

(Near Carolina Pavilion/AMC 22 Theater)

The new

Bishop William G. Curlin will take part in the following

Bishop McGuinness Memorial

10833

Bishop Robert E. Mulvee of Providence.

"This is an attempt to really fire up young people. The best is out there and it needs development." Holy Cross Brother

,

10:30 a.m.

Loving Your Pets"

Hospital

providing inner-city Catholic schools with a supply of teachers, was unveiled

Episcopal. calendar

-

Is

Pineville

partnership between Providence College and the Diocese of Providence, aimed at

is

the Gospel, then every Christian

has an obligation to share

'Our Specialty

sium marking the 10th anniversary of on missionary activity, "Redemptoris Missio."

New partnership links teachers, understaffed Catholic schools

know

a right to hear the

...

his encyclical

Gospel message and experience the love of Christ, Pope John Paul II said. If everyone has a right to

person, regardless of race or culture, has

across the street from the church, reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. Some said they dressed in black to mourn the death of justice and democracy.

People sang, "Father, heal (our) land forgive our sin and heal our broken land," at the 5 p.m. outdoor Mass led

by Cardinal Jaime Sin of Manila.

every person and every people to open the doors to Christ," he said Jan. 20, ending a two-day international sympo-

Providence Alliance for Catholic Teachers, or PACT, is the result of Providence College's Alliance for Catholic Education program, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. "This

Mass

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January 29

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The

NEWS

the

Mary Queen

22, 2001, the

pledges, which are automatically tallied

the

at

joined church, political and civic leaders Jan. 17 beneath the giant statue of

—

www.pledgepeace.org

took to the streets

height of a Manila rally as thousands protested in other dioceses. Students, workers, farmers, artists and families

is to generate commitments that will add up to an entire millennium worth of action for peace

on

who

Filipinos

Estrada numbered 150,000

the

project's goal

As of Jan.

—

Philippines

for the ouster of President Joseph

world a more peaceful place. Launched on the Internet in December 1999, the

8,765,808 hours.

ouster (CNS)

call for Estrada's

MANILA,

women

the thousands of men,

all

serve."

Angry Filipinos take to streets,

...

among

can only benefit

a situation that

faculty, staff

for students enrolling in

and the

availability of possible solutions

or alternative, family-oriented sources of entertainment. Also, on Feb. 6, Father

Mark Lamprich is presenting "Marriage: Made in Heaven, Celebrated in Church," a session about the role of the church in the sacrament of marriage. For further details, call (336)

274-0415.

—

WINSTON-SALEM

The Healing Companions, a grief support group for the bereaved, is meeting tonight and Feb. 15 in Conference St.

Room A

at 7:30 p.m. at

Leo the Great Church, 335 Springdale

Mass

details,

Holy Trinity Middle School,

principal, at (828) 252-7826.

for details.

February

Aquinas, 1400 Suther Rd.. hosts Eucha-

call

Dr. Veronica Berreen,

Ave. Call the church at (336) 724-0561

2

Charlotte

GREENSBORO

—

tion

Charlotte Catholic High School, Charlotte

The Adult EducaProgram at Our Lady of Grace Church, 2205 W. Market St.,

ristic

Mass

continues tonight from 7-8 p.m. in the

7:30-8:30 p.m.

January 31

-

9:45 a.m.

1

activity

center.

Tom Mammoser,

publisher of the magazine "Becoming Family,"

is

presenting 'Families and the

—

CHARLOTTE adoration every

1:15 p.m.-midnight,

Holy Hour

St.

first

Thomas

Friday from

and Eucharistic

takes place every Friday from

The

Blessed Sacrament

is open everyday from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. For more information, call the church office at (704) 549-1607.

Chapel

in

Aquinas Hall

-

)

January 26, 2001

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Around the Diocese

—

CHARLOTTE The people of El Salvador are attempting to recover from a devastating earthquake that struck the country on Saturday, Jan. 13. Over 700 people are known to have died and

many more

are

still

Thousands

missing.

CCHD program

Diocese of Charlotte joins

debut diocese

to

CRS in disaster relief

of people have been injured and tens of

CHARLOTTE

thousands have had to be evacuated from their communities. The earthquake

Nicaragua and Guatemala life

loss of

has occurred in El Salvador.

Come

find out about...

€

Natural

This paign for

initiative

in Charlotte.

of the Catholic

Cam-

Human Development connects

Catholic social teaching to economic

life

and forces in society.

Presenters include Glenmary Father John Rausch, who writes, teaches and organizes in Appalachia and is a syndicated newspaper columnist.

This event is for parish leaders, social concerns members, educators, business people and all interested persons. It is sponsored by the CCHD office of the Diocese of Chalrotte.

CNS

photo from

REUTERS

homeless by the Jan. 13 earthquake are fed a meal by an aid group in the neighborhood of Santa Tecla in San Salvador Jan. 22.

International groups, including Catholic Relief Services and Caritas International, are providing money and materials to help rebuild from the earthquake that left at least 700 dead.

Salavadorans

For

left

call

registration

and

other information,

Dr. Barney Offerman at (704) 370-

3234 by Feb.

15.

Refurbished Computer Monitors

Social Services

family Planning Introductory Classes:

Commons Parkway

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Catholic

,

for

Teaching and Economic Life," a program of the U.S. bishops' anti-poverty Catholic Campaign for Human Development, will be presented in workshop-style format March 3 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Matthew Church, 8015 Ballantyne

as well,

The Diocese of Charlotte, through Catholic Relief Services (CRS), is responding to the immediate human needs of the people of El Salvador for food, water, health care, and shelter. CRS is the U.S. Catholic Church's international development and relief organization and is committed to helping the people of El Salvador recover from this tragedy and rebuild their communities.

If you wish to donate funds to support the earthquake relief efforts of CRS in El Salvador please send a contribution to your parish office. Make your checks out to your parish marked clearly for CRS El Salvador Relief. Alternatively, you may mail your donation to the Diocese of Charlotte, El Salvador Relief, 1123 South Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28203. Contributions will be forwarded to CRS. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

— "Education

Solidarity: Catholic Social

also affected the neighboring countries of

though the greatest damage and

in

2nd Tuesday of every month

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$20-$25

15"

—

$35-$38

17"

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Over 2000 monitors

Please pray for the following

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priests

who

died during the

month of February:

classes:

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20"

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Fee: $10 Call to pre-reaister Classes held at

7pm

30 day warranty

Charlotte Diocese Pastoral Center 1123 South Church Street

(4 blocks from Ericsson "Panther" Stadium

—

HAMLET

St.

call (704)

li-mail:

James Church,

off of

take advantage of the furniture, toys,

day from

and

hall.

1 1

Those

a.m.-7 p.m. in the parish interested

may

dine in or

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

(336) 274-9917

dishes,

books and clothes for sale, along with hot dogs and chips and doughnuts coffee.

church

For further

office at (704)

SYLVA

—

details, call the

523-4641.

with Cole slaw, baked beans and Proceeds will benefit the building fund. For. more information, call the church office at (910) 582-0207.

Oratorian Father David Valtierra from the Oratory at Rock Hill is presenting the Gospel of Luke today at St. Mary Church, 22 Bartlett St., from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with 9 a.m. Mass.

HIGH POINT

The

take out plates of chicken or pork cooked

on

site

rolls.

— The Poor Servant of

God

Sisters invite

in

honor

everyone to a Mass of the 5th annual celebration of the World Day for Consecrated Life. The Mass is being held at 7 p.m. in the chapel at Maryfield

Nursing Home, 1315 Greensboro Rd., with Father Anthony Marcaccio as celebrant.

A

reception follows after the

Mass. Call Poor Servant Sister Lucy Hennessy at (336) 886-2444 for more information.

3

CHARLOTTE

—

Ann

Church, 363.5 Park Rd., is having an attic and bake sale today from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in the activity center. Attendants may St.

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370-3230.

Hwy. 74 on 1018 West Hamlet Ave., is having their Annual Pit Barbecue to-

Edward Beatty

Rev. Lawrence Hill

O.C. STAFFORD ELECTRONIC SERVICE G DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 408 Banner Are., Greensboro. SC 27401

For information, other class locations

and methods, please

Rev.

at the

Gospel

is

being informal

using the Oratory style of sharing the Word of God. The schedule includes prayer, Eucharist and an introduction to the outline and central themes of Luke's Gospel. For more information, call Annette Leporis at (828) 497-7464.

5 CHARLOTTE Churches in the Charlotte area are having their regularly scheduled cancer support group meetings for survivors, family and friends on the following days: St. Gabriel Church, 3016 Providence Rd.,

presented

—

tonight at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the ministry center and St. Matthew

Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the conference

room of

the office building.

For more information, call: St. Matthew - Marilyn Borrelli at (704) 5422283 and St. Gabriel - Eileen Cordell at (704) 352-5047, Ext. 217. For further

Bob

information, call

Poffenbarger,

Sr.,

coordinator, at (704) 553-7000.

CHARLOTTE

— The widowed sup-

port group for those grieving the loss of

meets from 6-7 p.m. tonight and Feb. 19 in the family room at St. Gabriel Church, 3016 Providence Rd. For further details, call the church office a spouse

Upcoming

CHARLOTTE 507

S.

Tryon

—

St., is

St.

Peter Church,

planning their ses-

quicentennial celebration which lasts

from Mar. 18 until Jan. 29, 2002. The is committee church history interested in hearing from former parishioners who would like to share stories or facts about the church's history. This information will be used for the celebration and possibly for a published church history. Contact the parish office at (704) 332-2901, Ext. 12,

with your name, phone number and time to call.

at (704) 364-5431.

CLEMMONS

—

Holy Family 4820 Kinnamon Rd., is celebrating a charismatic Mass tonight at 7:30 p.m. with Father Mark Lawlor.

The sacrament of reconciliation is being Church,

given at 7 p.m., and the laying on of hands is taking place after Mass. For more information, call the church office at (336)

778-0600 or Jim Passero

(336) 998-7503.

at

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Endowment By

January 26, 2001

Catholic Schools Week

gives students

more

opportunities

Sigl Of Peace, from page 1

ALESHA M. PRICE

In his sermon, the Rev. Franklin

Staff WRrrER

—

GASTONIA

A

Graham

of Samaritan Ministries in Boone, N.C., urged Bush and Cheney always to look for guidance from the

school's needs

during the year, vary and sometimes, one need may take precedence over another. To ensure that many at different times

Lord before taking action.

"Those who have the greatest power always need the greatest guidance," he said. "Prayer should be a daily habit for everyone, whether elected official or pri-

of those extra needs are met, through their generosity and support, parents, former

Church parishio-

students, St. Michael

vate citizen."

ners and the community-at-large have

Rev.

invested in the education and academic

Graham

said that in his travels

around the country and the world he had found "a sense of hopelessness, a restlessness within the soul of America" and a number of "social, political and

vision of the students at St. Michael

School in Gastonia.

According to Peter Harakas, chairperson of the board of directors of the St.

spiritual problems."

Michael School Endowment Fund,

"A nation that

its moral comcourage will grow

loses

Steven Cherry began a fund-raising fort, along with Liz Elkin, in 1988.

By

old before

simply contacting their former

St.

to "ignite the soul of America" with

ef-

pass and

\

\

Michael's graduating eighth-grade class-

its

spiritual

time," he said, urging

its

Bush

strong moral leadership.

mates, they were able to start a fund that

The congregation sang hymns

would be used for school projects.

"We wanted to develop a fund that would enable the school to accrue money at sometime in the future for school-related costs, activities or enhancements that typically would not be covered in the

ranging from "How Great Thou Art" to "America the Beautiful." Other musical

school budget, like continuing education

programs

computers and

for faculty,

other needs," explained Cherry.

Through annual campaign

who have

sent their

children to St. Michael School and continue to support the school and others,

approximately $95,000 has been raised since 1988 and will be placed into the Foundation of the Diocese of Charlotte in the form of an endowment in early February, said Cherry,

who

also serves

board along with Jamie

Nelli, Patti

on the Maier

Members of the St. Michael School Endowment Fund Board of Directors present their initial check to Father John Allen, pastor of St. Michael Church in Gastonia. Pictured left to right are Jamie Nelli, Patti Meier, Father Allen and Steven Cherry. Not pictured are Peter Harakas and Becky Arbaje. this

endowment,"

"We

pastor.

is

a

permanent fund

placed in the diocesan foundation, which

earns interest over time.

The

original

is not spent but the income can be used in the manner stipulated in the endowment agreement, said Jim Kelley, diocesan director of development. The is

many

endowments for the Diocese of Charlotte and its parishes, and organizations. 'This demonstrates a group that has taken some schools, agencies

moreover,

this

endowment

represents a

significant investment in the future."

We

The committee is important because members decide how the money

those

exJ

will

ACKAMi-NT

be used for curriculum and

other unrestricted school uses to improve the quality of education that the students need."

Charlotte Engaged Encounter For more information on how to set up an endowment, call Jim Kelley at (704) 3703301.

Contact Staff" Writer Alesha

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(704)

370-3354

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seeking married couples and clergy to help lead retreats for Precana couples.

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"We are terribly excited

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provides a steady

people are committed to supporting the

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will be dispersed within the guidelines

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Students have By

KERRA BOLTON FISHER

HENDERSONVILLE — Immaculate Catholic School students will now have the world in the palms of their hands thanks to a new technology grant.

The Hendersonville

parochial

was one of 15 schools in the nato receive Palm handheld comput-

school tion

new evaluate

Hendersonville Times-News Staff Writer

use in their classrooms.

Immaculata received 15 of the devices.

Third-graders and fifth-graders at Immaculata will use the Palm comput-

ers

ers for writing research reports, taking

notes and making schedules. first

acid rain study at

projects

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educational value.

its

Mike Lorion, vice president for eduPalm Inc. "The research results of the PEP will add to the body of

It

knowledge of best practices education community."

for the entire

Teachers

will learn to instruct their

how

to integrate the use of the

peers on

handheld

computers in curricula through the Palm Education Training Coordinator program. This program in-

was

provides leadership, resources and curricu-

1992 and acquired by U.S. Robotics Corp. in 1995. Palm became a subsidiary of 3Com Corp. in June 1997,

lum

when 3Com

to unlock a

whole new

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New ordinary named for Bridgeport, auxiliary for Denver Pope WASHINGTON (CNS) John Paul II has named Auxiliary Bishop William E. Lori of Washington

John Paul II gave Vatican employees a bonus of about $500 to mark the end of the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000. The

new bishop of Bridgeport, named Father Jose H.

Vatican employees for their extra jubilee workload, each would receive an ad-

vicar delegate of Opus Dei for the state of Texas, to be auxiliary bishop of Denver. He is the first Opus Dei priest to be appointed a bishop in

roughly $500 exchange rate in their Jan. 27 paychecks. "We are very

the United States. Archbishop Gabriel

tary of the Association of Vatican

Montalvo, apostolic nuncio to the

Employees, "both for the recognition and for what the news means from the

—

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Conn.

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Vatican press office confirmed Jan. 17 that "as a sign of appreciation" to

also

Gomez,

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Jan.

in

Washington.

juries in northern Uttar

Pradesh

state.

was strangled to death Jan. 2 1 in the Mettur Dam area of Salem district, some 1 ,400

Servite Sister Theonis

Mary,

61,

miles south of New Delhi. Police say the

murder was part of a robbery, reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency based

in

Thailand. In another

apparent robbery, early the morning of Jan. 23, St. Anne Sister Anatolia, in her late 60s, was beaten on the head in Rampur district's Isa Nagar, a Chris-

Meerut Diocese, some 90 miles north of New Delhi. Bishop Patrick Nair of Meerut told UCA News tian center of

that the nun's condition

is

22 countries, including

VATICAN CITY John Paul

new

—

(CNS) A Catholic nun was murdered in southern Indian Tamil Nadu state while another was hospitalized with serious head inIndia

"serious."

.

Catholic astronaut to head for space station aboard shuttle BALTIMORE (CNS) Thomas Jones was a 9- or 10-year-old student at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in the Baltimore suburb of Middle River when the idea of becoming an astronaut first crossed his mind. He still remembers the day when the school's Franciscan out a flickering black-andwhite television so their students could

II

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me," Jones recalled. "I started doodling space ships on paper and seri-

ously thinking about the space program." Some 30 years later, Jones is now a veteran NASA astronaut who has been in space three times. He was scheduled to blast off from Cape Canaveral Jan. 19 aboard the space shuttle Atlantis but the launch has been postponed to no earlier than Feb. 6.

Colin Powell has fans at a Catholic school RIDGELY, Md. (CNS) There's

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Pope gives Vatican employees bonus for work in jubilee year VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope

—

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such group from any region. The biggest surprise was the size of the pope's list. Once again, the pope waived the church's technical limit of 120 cardinals who are under age 80 and therefore eligible to vote in a papal conclave. He named 33 new voting-age cardinals, which means that, barring any deaths, the total will be 128 by. the time of the Feb. 21 consistory.

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College student gives youth

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ALESHA

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The show has been

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Staff Writer

leans

HUNTERSVILLE

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Matt Smith

is

not a household name, yet when he goes to the mall or walks down the street or

on campus

Georgia Tech University, run to greet him or to catch a glimpse of him in person. He is not a musical artist or an actor, but teens and young and older adults grow nervous and excited when they see him. people

How

at

literally

did this 22-year-old college senior

He was one of the members on MTV's "The Real

gain overnight fame? cast

World."

Through laughter and amid camera Smith, dressed in thrift-store vintage clothing seen as chic these days with teens and young adults, shared his flashes,

story of faith with diocesan youth at St.

Mark Church

in Huntersville on the evening of Jan. 20.

"The Real World," mostly popular among those under age 40, began nearly 10 years ago in New York with the first set of seven young adults, under the age of 25, chosen by producers and directors. Those chosen have to live together for a predetermined time and have their days and nights and comings and goings taped to be aired on in a weekly program.

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city.

Smith auditioned, and much to his surprise, was picked to be one of the lucky seven. He and his roommates lived in a mansion in the uptown area of New Orleans and had to work on a cable-

show with

access

months.

five

The

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his cast

object of the

place people of varying backgrounds to-

gether to create an interesting weekly, half-hour show.

Smith is a cradle Catholic from Hiawassee, Ga., near the southern North Carolina border, who has ties to the Diocese of Charlotte through his confirmation by Bishop William G. Curlin at

Immaculate Heart of Mary in Hayesville 1995. Smith was teamed up with a^ young Mormon woman, a gay male housemate and others from all parts of the country on the show and was placed in

with a reputation for providing visitors with much recreation, so much in a city

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January 26, 2001

March For Life

Charlotte Diocese joins

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and March for Life in D.C. JIMMY ROSTAR

By

imaginable space for the two-and-a-half-

— Approaching

WASHINGTON the

Washington Monument on

sun-filled day,

a

chilly,

Diocese of Charlotte semi-

narian Patrick Toole looked ahead at the sea of humanity and

"This

is

Every pew, side chapel and aisle overflowed. Thousands stayed at the basilica overnight, going to confession, praying through holy hours and trying to get a few hours' sleep.

Youth comprised much of the pilgrimage, a detail applauded by church leaders and March officials. hour

Associate Edtor

smiled.

awesome," he breathed.

Toole, a seminarian at Theological

liturgy:

important for us to be here be-

"It is

many unborn

children are being

College studying at the Catholic Univer-

cause so

of America, was among the tens of thousands who descended on Constitution

killed,

Avenue

in the nation's capital for the

28th

Wakefield, a senior at Charlotte Catholic

annual

March

The

High

sity

for Life

on

Jan. 21.

and

something our country

that's

needs to take notice

said Brittany

of,"

School. "By us marching,

it'll

show

anniversary of the Supreme Court's 1973

how many people are for life."

At a Mass just before

decision that legalized abortion in the

Charlotte Diocese pilgrims were urged by

massive pro-life event coincides with the

United

shepherd to

their

States.

"Awesome" was a common description by many joining the multitudes for the March for Life and the vigil preceding it at

of respect for

the Basilica of the National Shrine of the

Certainly

Immaculate Conception. Sprinkled among the throngs: hundreds of parishioners from the Diocese of Charlotte, linked by geography and a common cause, who came by the busloads to pray for defense of life.

"It's important for us to show our

sider

presence and

our representatives, senators and lawmakers know that there are still

people

Wade, and

it

An

St.

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we

But

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it

have with people.

"The

the poor, giving to the homeless: These are all

ways of celebrating the Bishop Curlin,

vigil

Mass

holds that

who

people see

Lori

Abbey

she

live,"

Woody,

said.

a freshman at

Belmont

College, spoke of her involvement

and March as a prayerful two it's good to stand up for what you believe in and to show others how in the vigil

days. "I think

many people As

there are

she

right,"

life is

who

agree that pro-

said.

the diocesan pilgrims prepared to

Avenue with thou-

sands of other marchers, praying

silently,

God

in

until the life

moment of

comes when

one another, he added.

'I

will

said.

"When you look at one another's you are looking into the face of God."

I

Washington.

to.

issue," said

life is

such an important

the parishioner of St Vincent de

Paul Church in Charlotte.

Constitution, and

wants us to 'This

again.

spirit.

think

I

"It's

part of our

it's

what God

do.

is

the

—

way

I

think Jesus would

very loving, prayerful

in a

By doing it this way, it sends more of

a message. We're

visible,

but we're silent

sometimes, that makes a louder statement."

will live in you,'" the bishop

Bishop Curlin said global respect for all life

traveling

do things

come faces,

ing and 'singing their pro-life sentiments,

must be embraced from the

life

1

—

has the right to

the night before, said the church

"Jesus said at the Last Supper,

in Gastonia.

on Jan. 20 began with a Mass presided by Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore and concelebrated by more than 300 bishops, priests and deacons. Pilgrims filled every

sanctity of life."

concelebrated die

natural death. Respect for

Michael Church

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"We're praying to stop unborn babies from getting killed because everybody

"Respect for

the sick, the feeding of

visits to

LIFE

universally precious.

life is

Terri Silecchia reflected on her reasons for

it is.

moment of conception

all-night prayer vigil

ton, agreed that

of life sacred in the way that we see, in the way. that we act, in the relationships all

the principles of sanctity

Respect Life coordi-

pilgrim from St Joseph Church in

holding placards, and occasionally chant-

for the

against the natural law,

Nelli,

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Jan. 21.

Fifteen-year-old Jennifer Sherrill, a

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it

is

of life," said Joe nator for

what

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take to Constitution

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violates

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the bishop said. "Is

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March For Life

ABOVE LEFT:

Thousands poured into the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for a Mass to open the 2001 Vigil and March

for Life.

ABOVE: Among

the pilgrims marching at this year's event were hundreds of parishioners from the Diocese of Charlotte, including this group who chatted with Bishop Curlin before the March.

BELOW: Belmont Abbey

College freshman Lori Woody and Charlotte Catholic High School senior Brittany Wakefield read from Scripture during a Mass Bishop Curlin presided at for Diocese of Charlotte pilgrims at the March for Life Jan. 21. Church leaders and March officials applauded the ever-increasing support young people give to pro-life efforts.

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otherwise,

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speaking

Unfortunately, it was personal tragedy, the death of a son, that brought Alvin the understanding

and

his

Now

taken his attention from his primary

word

is

diat such matters have

purpose: listening to his

what endures

had for him and so many others.

"I know what my main concerns have to be," Alvin said, "my family and preaching the word, and if others don't like that or want to push me to do

Making a priority of speaking the word of God, ironically, has put him at odds with some of his brethren. It sometimes happens with churches, as

that

love for his son and the love his son

The loss

with other institutions, that ends are

young man was

with promise.

filled

has loved "preaching the word."

often has

killed in a car accident at

handsome, popular, recent

college grad, this

By JEAN DENTON Catholic News Service Alvin has been an ordained minister for nearly 30 years. He has loved his vocation unwaveringly, ministering to the sick and broken, supporting members of his flock through their various struggles, encouraging youth and children in the ways of faith and sharing in the joys of Christian community. But mostly he

sei^ e

was

A

age 23.

71: 1-6, 15-17

3) Gospel:

Alvin' s son, the middle of three children,

Corinthians 12:31-13:13

1

kind of prophet the Lord wants.

courage —

—

will

it

of

difficult for

you

that

your

to follow the

God? Which terms

in Paul's

description of love present the biggest

stumbling blocks for you?

to be the

Weekly Scripture Readings for the week of Jan. 28 - Feb. 3, 2001 Sunday, Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19, 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13, Luke 4:21-30; Monday, Hebrews 1 1:32-40, Mark 5:1-20; Tuesday, Hebrews 12:1-4, Mark 5:21-43; Wednesday (St. John Bosco), Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15, Mark 6:1-6; Thursday, Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24, Mark 6:7-13; Friday (Presentation of the Lord), Malachi 3:1-4, Hebrews 2:14-18, Luke 2:22-40; Saturday (Sts. Blase and Ansgar), Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21, Mark 6:30-34 Readings for the week of Feb. 4 Sunday,

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Education,

from page 1

'stuff' It can't hurt."

Additionally, at the beginning of each

month, the

around the school during class tune and may sit with them during lunch.

Witli Sacred Heart School next door from the church and the cafeteria in the church basement area, the church and its staff are a daily part of the students'

class, in

charge of the Mass for

that week, presents a positive character trait to

the

young congregation. At

the

end of the month, students who have best exemplified that trait receive certificates.

"It

teaches Christian morals and values,"

said Miller. lives.

"We

The

Mass which is good because we have more time to be get the extra

with Jesus," said Virginia old seventh grader. "It

is

Ball,

and faculty and enhances

a 13-year-

nice to be so close

nature,

Mass."

able to take part as

school and the church. "It

to taking leadership roles in the

invite to share in the worship."

Contact Staff Writer Alesha M. Price by calling (704) 370-3354 or e-mail

a classroom

aniprice@charhttediocese.org. asks.

Putnam because he is with the school, and I am going to Mass even more often than my parents are because I go twice, sometimes "I

one parish

We

Father Putnam engages the students an interactive homily, where the stuif in

is

It is very enriching because I can call the church office, and they can call me; we work together. are one church family, and we emphasize family at the school."

Mass, and they enjoy seeing their parents,

answer questions that he

formal basis."

family with school and church combined.

Kathleen Miller, principal. 'They look for-

setting to

less

school principal said that she

appreciates the relationship between the

community by involving them in the church community at an early age," said

dents raise their hands as

on a

The

"Each grade takes turns being a part

in

demands more

nity for the children to interact with a priest

of the Mass, and this builds the adult

whom we

school

Putnam. 'You can get a sense of accomplishment because you have the opportunity to touch so many students' lives that you don't get in another setting, and it is a good opportu-

commentators, lectors, altar servers, gift bearers and other helpers during the Mass.

ward

the

attention," said Father

The students in kindergarten through eighth grade attend weekly Mass with their own parish priest, and is

working

"Having the school there adds a new dimension to parish life because, by its

church because what you learn in religion class, you can think about while

each grade level

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Editorials & Columns is the first day of the rest of your life At the beginning of the new year, we look back with

Today

The Pope

Guest

nostalgia over the last year and forward with hope to

Column

what next year may bring. Looking back, we may find happy events: Our oldest daughter got married, our son was made superintendent, our grandfather retired, our in-laws got sick and blamed us for it.

There are those who look back with regret at the

Speaks

last

year as a lost year, as missed chances, lost opportu-

For them the new year's events mean another year coming by, getting older, the extra wrinkle, the extra grey hair for those who have it. There are also those who look back with thankfulness and at the new year as a new challenge: These people never grow old, they believe that until death, there must be a chance for success, improvement, joy, thankfulness. A few days ago I met an 82-year-old man who was learning how to play the violin, and why not?

There are those who don't care, and that's a real pity, because there will never be any challenge for them.

As a matter of fact, everything is dead and buried for

FATHER JOHN

nities.

POPE JOHN PAUL

II

Creating better world

helps build kingdom of

God, pope says

this

By CINDY

VATICAN CITY

WOODEN

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

category of people.

Let us

"I

briefly reflect

don't care"

is

a terrible disease.

on the paradox of

time. In a

joicing over the birth of a child to working for peace, anything anyone does to create a better world contributes to building the

most common expression in the year 1998 was "Good morning, how are you?" In the year 1999, the most common expression was "I'm sorry, I have no time." Unfortunately, this is also the common

kingdom of God, Pope John Paul

excuse

(CNS)

From

re-

II said.

In creating a better world for all people, "we are called first of all to cancel fear of the future," the pope said Jan. 24 at his weekly

general audience.

"Love for humanity, for its material and spiritual well-being and for authentic progress must animate all believers," the pope told an estimated 4,000 people gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall.

"Every act undertaken to create a better future, a more habitable earth and a more fraternal society participates, even if in an indirect way, in building the kingdom of God," he said.

Pope John Paul said it is obvious many people today, especially the young, feel paralyzed by the destruction, ugliness and evil they see around them.

"If we look at the world and its history, at first sight it seems that war, violence, oppression, injustice and moral degrada-

recent poll, the

we

give for

all

our

We don't have time to call,

failings

and shortcomings.

to write, to smile, to eat, to

work.

Parents admit they don't have time to take care of their children. The children don't have time to listen or

sleep, to

do what the parents want them to do. They both run in opposite directions and never meet, or they run against each other and crash. Would it not be a better idea to make our journey walking side by side, helping each other, maybe holding hands? Husbands don't have time for their wives, and vice versa. They don't have time to love, to share or if they try, they say, "It is a wasted time." Would it not be a better idea to keep on trying and wasting more time, because, to

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Catholic

Schools

Week

tion dominate," he said.

But as the Bible teaches, "the situation arose because man freely chose not to follow God's plan and so destroyed the original harmony between the creature and the Creator," the pope said.

The world's men and women, he said, need to undergo conversion, to walk along the path of righteousness and to follow God's "design of peace and love, of truth and

justice."

God has given men and women the gifts of wisdom and virtue, he said, and with God's help, people can use their gifts to create a better world.

The pope asked Christians to share their confidence in God's power and their hope for the future especially with young people, who can be so frightened that they become immobilized or apathetic or turn to drugs or violence.

"In addition, joy must emerge for the birth of every baby so that each child is welcomed with love and preparations are made for each one to grow in body and spirit," he said.

"In this way," Pope John Paul said, "one collaborates in the work of Christ himself who, defining his mission, said: 'I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.'"

FATHER JAMES

HAWKER

Celebrate Catholic Schools Thirty-five of us were in the

first grade class at School in Roxbury, Mass. The building, constructed in the nineteenth century, was an who impressive structure even then in 1945. participated in this inner-city school were so happy to have this haven of hope in our little lives. Our parents, good and loving people, were eager that we be enriched by the enlivening experience of attending that beautiful bastion of Faith.

Even today I recall so vividly the rotund, robust nun, Sister Mary Joseph. Whenever she shared the story of Sammy Sassafras, our eyes would be like saucers and our hearts would be filled with joy. For all of us Sammy, the African-American boy, became a special and treasured friend. He told us about the love of Jesus for him and how much he, in turn, loved

St. Patrick's

We

.

the Lord.

He

heard Jesus speak to him and told us to each of us. "Come to Me, Come

listen to Jesus' call to

"Come to Me. Come when you're Come when you're lonely." Jesus says, "Come to Me." Sister Mary Joseph loved to tell the tale of Sammy and she knew how delighted we were to hear to Me," Jesus says,

happy.

She was so aware that Sammy, with identified, brought each of us to Jesus. it.

More

whom we

AURILIA,

OFM

C.

Cap.

Guest Columnist

your surprise, that wasted time becomes the most valuable time?

So, we don't have time, and what makes that more remarkable is- that we are living in an age when modern technology has furnished our lives and our homes with all sorts of time-saving gadgets. It is an age of instant coffee, TV dinners, and on. Just remem-

ber what

was like morning

it

to boil a kettle then, to light the

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and

yet our grandparents very complained that they had no time.

There was always time for everything then; there is no time for anything now.

fire in

the

rarely, if ever,

The mistake is that some people think that there is way to find happiness, and happiness is a destination. The truth is that there is no way to happiness; a

happiness

is

the way. Happiness

a journey, not a

is

destination.

There

we

is

no point

could begin

all

in regretting

must. Life begins whenever in fact,

we want

no matter what age you

of the rest of your

it

we

can and

we

to begin. Today,

are, is the

very

first

day

life.

Capuchin FatJier John C. Aurilia late

or wishing "If only

over again," because

is

pastor of Immacuand a regular

Conception Church in Hendersonville

contributor to TJie Catholic

News

& Herald.

been etched deeply in my consciousness, are still with me. I've never failed to understand and appreciate how the sublimity of God's love is discovered so often in the simplicity of the human story. The ultimate purpose of the Catholic School is to tell the story and assist the hearer to be touched and transformed by its message. My first-grade teacher in the worn but wonderful building set the stage for each of us to come to Jesus when, whether happy or sad, the events and experiences of life unfolded.

Throughout the last one hundred and fifty years dedicated priests, brothers, sisters and laity serving in Catholic schools have proclaimed and explained, exemplified and lived the magnificent message of the Lord Jesus. They have assisted those in their care to mature in their understanding and appreciation of the ineffable truth that every child is truly valuable and loveable in the mind and heart of God. They have stressed that each is gifted and called to be gift.

These teachers, whether ministering in urban, inner city, suburban or rural schools, have implemented the common challenge of cultivating the minds, stimulating the hearts and motivating the behavior of those entrusted to them.

Sister Mary Joseph, who personified so powerfully the purpose of the Catholic school, went, home to the Lord many years ago. As a truly committed Catholic educator she was such a splendid story herself. So many of us who have been enriched by the enviable memories of our formative years in a Catholic school can recount similar stories.

Weren't we blessed to be the beneficiaries of such unforgettable encounters? They taught us what it means to be a Catholic who lives as a friend and follower of the risen Christ. During this week and always we have every reason to celebrate Catholic Schools.

all

than half a century has passed since those days at St. Patrick's School. Yet, the memories of Sister Mary Joseph and Sammy Sassafras, having

Father James Hawker Diocese of Charlotte.

is

the Vicarfor

Educationfor the

January 26, 2001

Light

when

One

get home," was

I

he

all

That was

said.

"How

screaming, no put-down, no

no one had

Catholic

parents short, seeing their

Schools

been hurt.

Many young

MSGR. JAMES

P

Guest Columnist

about mine.

detail

It

facing hard truths I remember every Chevy Nova, sky blue and

child:

was

first car.

a

was in college and couldn't afford it without from my parents. Their only condition was that I drive carefully. Not two months after I got the car, disaster struck. I was heading home far too late from a high school reunion. I remember thinking: it would be beautiful.

I

we

memory was

my eyes and rest for a second. My next my car wrapped around another car.

seeing

Nobody, thank God, was

But the Nova was

hurt.

history.

It

took

me

a day to call home.

understandably upset.

My father was

My

mother was

away on

business

and she suggested I call him. 'That won't be necessary," I don't I said. "I'm not telling. Dad about the accident." remember exactly what my mother said, but the gist of it was: it's going to be kind of hard to explain the missing car over the next few years.

She was right. I had to come clean and tell him. But I was sure my father would lose it and chew me out and I felt like a that he'd never trust or help me again. frightened, stupid fool.

Three days

after the conversation

my mother, with a knot in my stomach, sweaty palms and a tension headache, I called my father and broke the news. Long pause. Dad asked, "Was anyone hurt?" "No." "All right, all right, relax, we'll talk about it with

May

Catholic

believe that

it is

obviously, agreed.

they'll kill

True

wrong

Parents often mis-

to get rid of the baby."

"But Father,

were we having

that not only

financial help

nice just to close

sell

their strengths.

judge themselves, too. They may have no idea how great their coping skills are - until they are most needed.

I had a visit one day from a young couple who had been dating for about a year. Something was making them tense. Finally, Valerie broke the news: "Father Jim, we're pregnant." I was happy for their expected child, if not thrilled with the circumstances, but there were more problems. "Look, Father, Kevin and I love each other and

LISANTE

forget your

people

and not

limitations

Between parent and

No

it.

could you be so stu-

pid?" Just concern coupled witli the relief that

Candle

You never

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Editorials & Columns

if

my

sex, but that I'm pregnant,

her a

slut.

He

went crazy

and called promised to throw her out of the house.

Meanwhile, her mother cried, and her boyfriend Kevin just kept quiet. After hours of hysteria, we called it a night. Valerie's dad stayed angry for about a month. But he did not throw her out of the house and, gradually, he came around. He started to drive Valerie to the doctor, he nagged her about eating right, and he complained about her smoking, because "it would hurt the kid."

When little Vanessa was born, I had the privilege of yelled, cursed

He

baptizing her.

When the christening was over,

the door of the church to say good-bye.

I

stood at

The person who

lovingly cradled this beautiful baby in his arms

was

with tenderness. For beyond the anger, confusion and pain of seeing his daughter make a mistake, he was what all good parents strive to

Grandpa,

be:

his eyes bright

loving, compassionate

and

resilient.

"Coming clean" may not be easy for adults or young people. But it's almost always better - for

Weddings Be

Question

Q. Does the Catholic Church permit a marriage to be performed by a priest outdoors? Our daughter and herfiance,

Is this

arrangement possible? We've been told it

What is York) priest?

(New the of

left to the discretion

it.

is not,

Corner

Continuing a long-standing tradition, Catholic Schools Week 2001 offers a focus for each day of the week from the Sunday opening liturgy to Friday's final activities.

Sunday, Jan. 28. Celebrate Catholic

it

FATHER JOHN DIETZEN

CNS

A. The general law of the church requires that a marriage between two Catholics or between a Catholic and a baptized non-Catholic be celebrated in a parish church unless specific permission is granted by the bishop for the marriage to take place elsewhere.

The reason is that our churches, our buildings for

Columnist

The Red Mass Q.

Our

Cat/iolic

newspaper referred

recently to a

Red

prayer and worship, are considered sacred places where our most sacred events should take place.

Mass, which was celebrated by the bishop. Could you explain

Certainly the sacramental marriage of Christian people

A. The so-called Red Mass originated about 800 years ago in Europe to bring judges and other lawyers

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; two

Catholics or a Catholic and a baptized Christian

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

of another denomination Thus, not only because

is

one of them.

an act of worship, but because a wedding is an especially solemn public act of our faith, the parish church is obviously the preferred it is

location.

As

exceptions to this rule are possible at the discretion of the local bishop. One reason, for example, could be when one or both partners, Catholic or otherI

said,

have so little connection with or respect for their Christian faith that a church wedding would be meaningless for them, perhaps even for their families.

The usual policy for your diocese would be the one wise,

set

by your own bishop.

what

is

such a

Mass? (Wisconsin)

together to ask God's guidance in their profession. It received its name from the red robes then worn by

judges and from the red vestments used when celebrating the Mass of the Holy Spirit.

The custom has continued through the centuries in several European nations. Since 1928, it is observed annually in many dioceses of our country to ask the guidance and wisdom of the Holy Spirit for those in the legal profession.

Some

dioceses also celebrate a similar

for physicians It is called

and others

White Mass

in the health care professions.

white because of the usual color of uniforms

associated with those professions and because

it is

fre-

non-Catholic party in an interfaith marriage is not baptized (in other words, the marriage would not be a Christian sacrament, according to Catholic

quently celebrated around the feast of St. Luke, patron of physicians, when white Mass vestments are worn.

theology) the wedding may be celebrated either in church or some other suitable place; that might be an

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Schools in our parishes.

Monday, Jan. 29. Celebrate Catholic Schools in our community.

Tuesday, Jan. 30. Celebrate Catholic Schools through our students.

Wednesday, Jan. 31. Celebrate Catholic schools in our Nation. This is the National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools.

Thursday, Feb. 1. Celebrate Catholic Schools through our volunteers.

Friday, Feb. 2. Celebrate Catholic Schools through our teachers and support staff.

Come celebrate during this week because our Catholic Schools: * Emphasize spiritual, religious and value formation *

Have

a

proven record of academic

excellence

* Provide a challenging atmosphere * Maintain a secure environment * Work closely with parents for the good

of their children * Have educators and support staff who believe all children can learn Our goal is not only to touch the lives of children now and in the future but for all eternity.

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who is not Catholic, are thinking of having the ceremony in a heal park, in a lovely area where weddings are popular. that sometimes the priest will allow

Celebrate Catholic Schools "Parents have a fundamental and primary right to make decisions about the education of their children; consequently Catholic parents must be able to choose an education in harmony with their religious convictions." Pope John Paul II, Mexico, 1999 2001 - A spiritual and academic odyssey is what we are celebrating during a special week, Jan. 28 - Feb. 2. ask you to share the spirit with the 7,300 students in our 17 schools. celebrate that a Catholic school education puts the focus on a child's growth mentally and spiritually. That's because a Catholic school education nourishes more than the ability to read and write. It also helps children learn to respect themselves and others and gives them a real appreciation for the beauty and wonder of the world around them.

Children are given an education that connects them to both the real world and the spiritual world. It is an environment where wisdom and wonder bloom.

It was in that special spirit and energy inspired by the millennium that the Catholic Church celebrated the Jubilee all during 2000.

Even though the Jubilee year concludes in January 2001, the millennium is just beginning. That's what inspired this year's theme:

everyone.

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I,

me."

faced with the news.

By DR. MICHAEL

parents find out

to Valerie's predictions, her father

when

Week

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is

superintendent of diocesan schools.

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Real Worid, from page 7 signed with their lives and challenges as

He

the main focus.

said that being in-

volved with Life Teen

what helped him

is

through some rough patches in his life.

"After I watched the show, I found

Matt was someone who was

that

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openly Catholic, comfortable in his prayer life and firm in his own convictions," said Kathleen Lewis, coordinator of St. Mark Youth Ministry who also heads the Life Teen Ministry at her church. "His connection to Life Teen is very solid, and I called to ask

an annual national celebration of the important role that Catholic elementary and secondary schools across the- country play in providing a values-added education for America's young people.

Catholic schools are proud of their educational network that emphasizes

him

intellectual, spiritual, moral, physical,

to speak to the teens."

Smith said that overall, he is glad that he went on the show and still keeps in touch with most of the roommates. He wants people to realize that

he

God and his God has given

to share his faith in

church.

me

"I

believe that

do what is best. My faith makes me who I am and gives me the confidence and freedom of grace, and

lots

that

I

and

is

have

in public. It gives

me

flair that God is going to watch me, that I have nothing to fear.

With him, we can do anything together."

Father Dave Brzoska, St. Mark parochial vicar, was also a frequent viewer of the show. "You see things on TV, and you really question if that person is' just saying something for TV, but he was really genuine. What

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Living the faith

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Editor

WINSTON-SALEM

—

too-distant past, a vision of a

In the not-

new Catho-

high school facility in the Triad may have seemed light years away. For the parents whose tenacity and fervor lic

helped ignite a blueprint for the educa-

end

tion of their children, the light at the

of the tunnel is now under construction at crossroad near Interstate 40, south of Kernersville on

NC

66.

For the parents whose tenacity and fervor helped ignite a blueprint for the

education of their children, the light at the end of the tunnel

now under

is

the Diocese of Charlotte. The capital campaign surpassed its goal by a signifi-

drawn from the school's extraordinary good fortune in obtaining such a won-

cant margin.

derful yield

con-

struction at crossroad near Interstate 40,

south of Kernersville on

NC 66.

—

the 2001-02 This coming fall students at Bishop school year McGuinness Memorial High School will

—

An

increase in campaign donations

incoming classes of their new state^ of-the-art, high-tech Catholic High

many hoped for, but few families realistically expected. 'We were able to reduce the amount of the capital fee, in part, because of the success of the campaign," said William G.

School.

Weldon, chief

brings benefits that

enter the freshly painted corridors as the first

new school is the of overwhelming community sup-

By result

all

dream of a new Bishop McGuinness High School become a reality through the generosity and hard work of so many in the Triad," port. "It's exciting to see this

said Bishop

financial officer for the

Diocese of Charlotte. Instead of approximately $900 per family, the capital fee an amount every Triad Catholic School family pays - will be nearly $200 less.

"Dreams can certainly come true," Principal George Repass. said

rights, this

from the capital campaign effort. Goals which address the broadening and deepening of our program opportunities will

new

now

be possible at the

which could not have otherwise been realized - goals such as broadsite,

based technology support in all learning areas in the traditional core curriculum, as well as goals centered

on the addition

of programs in business education, the computer sciences, technology-supported activities in the arts, and the con-

tinuation of our strongly emphasized

expansion of library/ media resources."

"It has been a priority of mine to have a new Catholic high school in the Triad that prepares students to be faithful disciples of Christ and leaders in their

church and community," said Bishop Curlin.

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