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January

Volume

1999

Number

Serving Catholics

Western North Carolina

the Diocese of Charlotte

Inside New Year Pope begins new year with appeal for peace around the world

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Med school students minister to

poor

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Thousands plan to attend IVIarch for Life ...Page

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Local Sister

Six-year-old Ai Fye See stands before native foods during the Lahu New Year celebration at St. Aloysius in Hickory on Jan. 1. Blessing of the food including the hand-made rice cakes seen here is a tradition for the Lahu community.

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News

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ByKATHY SCHMUGGE

Mary Christine

HICKORY

Beck, RSM,dies at 83

Day, the

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On New

Year's

quiet, multi-purpose parish

was transformed

Church

room

of tradition and ceremonial music. children,

dressed in black costumes richly embroidered in vibrant colors, streamed in with traditional foods, inviting the

community to join celebration, sometimes

parish

their ancient

called "Gin

Waw." Sixteen-year-old

fvcry Week & Columns ...Pages

4-5

Entertainment Pages 10-11

National Vocation

Awareness Week See column, page 5

Ekham

"Sabrina"

See has been actively participating in such festivities since she was a child in California. It is a tradition she wants to keep alive for future generations.

"These traditions define said

Ekham's

See.

The young

friend,

who we

Esaeng

are,"

"Christie"

teens proudly point

out that their mothers made the ornamental costumes they were wearing and were anxious to learn this treasured skill for which Lahu women are

ioners were also glad to be a part of

Michael youth from St. Aloysius, described the event as "awesome." He felt it is important for parishioners to this enriching experience.

McDonald,

as a sign of respect.

just

come

trying to

to our country

make

dance" around a Christmas tree, sweeping away the old year. The lighted

fir

or "tree of life"

Other non-Lahu parish-

With

boo pipe

whom

are Chris-

the ceremonial gourd-bam-

hand, the tribal leader

initi-

ated the dance with an inner circle of

men.

women

second

circle

"This celebration is a great way to begin a New Year," said Father Ed Sheridan, who has been close to the Lahu since his arrival to St. Aloysius this past year.

For the Lahu, who

was formed with

and children. Later women danced alone to the methodical beat of a drum accompanied by cymbals.

refer to

them-

selves as children of blessing, a highlight is the annual blessing of food and people by their priests. "As we prepare for the great millennium, let it be a time for great religious renewal, celebrating God in our words and deeds," said Bishop William G. Curlin during

the blessing.

Wearing indigenous garb made by Lahu men and women. Bishop Curlin expressed

how

the diocese

blessed

by the wonderful culture the Lahu people bring to the church in western North Carolina. "Their faith shines in their smiles and in their actions. It is evident that they have great love for Jesus and each other," he said.

The Lahu

an ancient

symbol dating back to the animistic beliefs once observed by the Lahu tian.

at this event.

We should

be welcoming," he said. Before the meal was served, Lahu men began the traditional "sweep

Javier Avila, a Mexican American, joined his Lahu wife, Elesa, for the fes-

couple have tried to incorporate the various customs from both cultures into their lives and enjoyed coming together as Catholics

and they are

a life here.

people, one-third of

The young

Lahu events "Many Lahu have

participate in the various

known.

tivities.

January 10-16, 1999

hosts Lahu celebration

Hickory

into a colorful

Lahu men, women and

Knights of Columbus plan

Mother Teresa award

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hall at St. Aloysius

full

Editorials

St. Aloysius

Correspondent

the

tradition of celebrating

New Year may be rooted

in ancient

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said China, where early Lahu tribes celto have originated in Tibet ebrated. They are one of six major tribes found in the "Golden Triangle," hill country where China, Thailand and Laos meet.

the

Persecution

See

China, then later in

lahu NEW YEAR,

page

The Catholic News & Herald

The World

January

Brief

Gethsemani Abbey marks 150

Church leader in flood-ravaged Ukraine seek aid

years of monastic life TRAPPIST, Ky. (CNS) One hundred fifty years ago, 44 monks emigrated from the Abbey of Melleray in

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MOSCOW

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several sources: retreats; the late

Ukrai^nian Catholics follow the Ortho-

should at least be able to feed them." Amnesty says Sudanese priests,

monk

others not getting fair trial WASHINGTON (CNS) The Sudanese military court in which two priests and 24 others are on trial "does not meet basic international standards

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of fruitcakes, cheese and fudge.

Thousands of young adults attend Taize meeting in Italy VATICAN CITY (CNS) Tens of thousands of young adults de-

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CNS

who

gives life to all men, in the of the last year of preparation for the great jubilee." ther

necessarily allow volunteers to partici-

pate in an event or see the

Holy Fa-

Assignments may require starting

ther.

times as early as 2 a.m.; long hours; physical strength; stair climbing;

walking long

Many

distances; or prolonged standing.

assignments are outdoors.The concession stands at the Trans

World Dome,

site

the Jan. 27 papal Mass, will be staffed by-

volunteer teams. These jobs are being offered to parish in

groups with experience

food preparation and

.service for parish

events.

Volunteer jobs abound for papal visit to St. Louis ST. LOUIS (CNS) The St. Louis Archdiocese has jobs for some 16,000 volunteers needed to assist with the pope's visit in January. In addition, some 5,000 applications will be available to the general public and ecumenical community. These volunteers will work at locations outside the ven-

II and everyone else during the pontiff s January visit to St. Louis. "This is up there with the Super Bowls of law enforcement," said John M. Britt of the U.S. Secret Service. Britt, assistant special agent in charge of the

ues where the pope will

The

visit.

vol-

unteer jobs are varied, and will not

iTh

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Vatican agency steps up efforts to promote AIDS prevention VATICAN CITY (CNS) A Vatican agency is trying to increase cooperation between church, government and humanitarian organizations to respond to the pandemic of AIDS,

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viewing

connected to material and moral poverty. The Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Health Workers held a two-day meeting in late December with church workers and health professionals committed to stopping the spread of the disease and caring for those infected. Vatican Radio reported that Msgr. Jose Redrado, secreit

as a disease

tary of the council, described

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Respect

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human among

the three soldier-

judges hearing the case, only one is legally qualified, and the defendants "have not been able to exercise fully their right to defense" and "have no right of appeal." "On top of this, it is reported the men were tortured into confessing the charges against them before the trial began. All but one have since pleaded not guilty in court," said the Amnesty International report.

Astronomy show reflects on Epiphany story of 'Star of Wonder'

CHICAGO become

(CNS)

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what has

a traditional family outing for

many Chicago-area

Christians, thousands flock to an annual "Star of Wonder" planetarium show to learn about what guided the wise men from the East to the baby Jesus some 2,000 years ago. "It is a consistent story," said Larry Cuipik, an astronomer and manager of show productions at the lakefront's Adler Planetarium. "We are able to use records other than the Bible to show that these events occurred as stated. In some ways, it's historical proof of the journey." The show has been running since the planetarium opened in 1930.

pilgrimage to Washington, D.C, Jan. 21-22 for the national March for Life. The pilgrimage includes Mass, the march and transportation. A bus will leave the diocesan pastoral center, a

Life events Parishioners of the Diocese of Charlotte are invited to join in the annual Rally and March for Life in Raleigh, at the Children's Garden across Wilmington Street from the

RALEIGH

InternaDec. 18, the rights organiza-

p.m.

Queen of the Apostles Church and Knights of Columbus Council 1 1076 in Belmont have chartered a bus for the Raleigh event. The bus will make several stops. Cost is $20 per seat. Call Jan Rogers, (TO*) 825-5277, for registra-

1123-S. Church

St. in

Charlotte, at 7

Other pick-up locations are in Asheville, Hickory and Winston-Salem. Bus fare is $40. Room reservations are available through the Rea.m. Jan. 21.

spect Life Office at the Hampton Inn in Alexandria, Va., for $97.98 per room. The bus will return around rhidnight Jan. 22. For reservation forms and other information, call (704) 370-3229.

For more March

for Life participation,

contact your parish

office.

week and Easter

week and every two weeks during June, August

Pro-life

Catholic Diocese of Charlotte,

a year, weekly except for Christmas

pope's Jan. 26-27 stay.

Legislative Building, Jan. 16 at

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Advertising Representative: Cindi Feerick

other law enforce-

ment professionals have been meeting for months with St. Louis archdiocesan and government officials, planning and providing for every moment of the

D locesan planner

Reverend William G. Curlin

Associate Editor: Jimmy Rostar

He and

tion said that

Episcopa., calendar part in thefollowing events:

visit.

international

service's St. Louis office, is the agency's coordinator of security for the

Bishop JVilliam G. Curlin will take

1999

papal

Amnesty

tional. In a report issued

being "closely tied to conditions of poverty in every country, not only a poverty of economic means and support, but especially moral poverty."

for fairness," said

Paris Cheerleaders from the United States perform outside the Sacre Coeur Basilica Jan. 1 in Paris. The girls joined young people from around the world for a New Year's pageant promoting youth solidarity.

Louis law enforcement agencies join to protect pope ST. LOUIS (CNS) Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies are working together to ensure the safety and security of Pope John Paul

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PHOTO FROM Reuters

New Year in

Milan

spirit

In flood-rav-

dox calendar and celebrated Christmas Jan. 7. 'W^e have a lot of hungry people. We can't build them houses, but we

mail-order sales

scended on the northern Italian city of for an annual European meeting of the Taize Community, a global ecumenical group. Pope John Paul II saluted the Dec. 28-Jan. 1 gathering in a message sent on his behalf by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the Vatican's secretary of state. The pontiff was "glad to be with you in his thoughts and in prayer," the message said, and he commended the meeting on its theme, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." The pope's message, released at the Vatican Dec. 28, said the theme "invites everyone to abandon himself with confidence to the love of the Fa-

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(CNS)

aged western Ukraine, the head of the local chapter of a Catholic aid agency hoped for an influx of emergency food aid fi-om the West. "For Christmas Eve on Jan. 6 we want to be able to give food to people (who are living) on the street," said Natalya Veresh, director of Caritas Ukraine in the city of Uzhgorod, on the Slovak border. Most

France to a serene area in central Kentucky to build a monastic life of prayer and work. The men were Trappists, a reform branch of the Cistercian order founded in 1098 near Dijon, France. In 1848 they founded the first Trappist monastery in the United States the Abbey of Gethsemani. Since then, the Gethsemani monks have carved a niche for themselves in Kentucky folklore. Their presence has been a grace and comfort to Catholics and nonCatholics alike. Gethsemani's fame has

Thomas Merton; and

1999

January 21

— evening Mass

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C.

tion

and

details. St.

Dorothy Church

Lincolnton is also sponsoring a chartered bus. Cost is $15 per seat; St. Dorothy Parish youth ride free. For details, call Joan Jobin at (704) 276-1647. Contact your parish office for more rally participation.

CHARLOTTE

— The

Respect Life

Office of the Diocese of Charlotte leads

January

10 ASHEVILLE sociation of

— The

Catholic As-

Family Educators,

home

school support group, hosts a "Moms' Evening" today at 7 p.m. For details, call Denise Vish at (828) 645-6990, or Sheryl Oligny at (828) 298-0336.

CHARLOTTE — A charismatic Mass

January

1999

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Pope opens new year with appeal for peace around the worid By

JOHN THAVIS

Peter's Basilica, looking rested after

nearly a week at his villa outside

News Service Pope VATICAN CITY (CNS) John Paul II began the new year with an appeal for peace around the globe and a look back at the causes of war Catholic

in this

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Rome.

and violence. expressed special concern for three wars raging in Africa. "My thoughts in this moment are focused on Angola, where a fratricidal conflict is again spreading; on the Republic of Congo, whose population, far removed from world attention, has long been suffering the consequences of violent armed battles; and on Sierra Leone, the theater of unspeakable violence that forces people to flee their own homes toward the unknown," he said. He asked political and military leaders in all three areas to support any initiative capable of favoring a

Celebrating Mass at the Vatican 1, the pope highlighted respect for human rights as an essential elethe theme of ment of lasting peace

stability, rebellion

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own message

for the

World Day

of Peace, which the church celebrates on New Year's Day. While expressing hope that the international community can over-

come the "great and

difficult" problems that give birth to conflict, the pontiff said the 20th century was marked by moral failure on a global scale that continues today. "When we turn our gaze to the events of the century about to end, the two world wars pass before our eyes: the cemeteries, the graves of those who died, the destroyed families, the crying and desperation, the misery and suffering," he said. "How can we forget the death camps, the children of Israel cruelly exterminated, and the holy martyrs. Father Maximilian Kolbe, Sister Edith Stein and others?" said the pope, who grew up not far from Auschwitz, the infamous Nazi death camp.

just and lasting peace.

The pope's words came as a second U.N. plane was reported shot

down

In the People's Republic of the

celebrated today in St. Patrick Ca-

Dilworth Rd. East, at 4 p.m. Prayer teams are available at 3 p.m., and a potluck dinner follows Mass. For more information, call Josie at (704) 527-4676. GASTONIA A Vietnamese Mass is celebrated today at St. Michael Church, 708 St. Michael's Lane, at 2 p.m. Call the parish office, (704) 86762 2, for more information.

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WINSTON-SALEM

Little

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Rock Scripture Study

The for

Women

begins the seven-week study today from 7:30-9 p.m. in Joseph's House at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 1919 S. Main St., for those

"Psalms

11"

who have completed "Psalms I." Call Anne Gannon, (336) 768-9360, for more information.

GREENSBORO

—

Vincentian

Father Robert Prior explains the king-

dom Jesus spoke frequently of in Scripture today from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the activity center of

£hurch, 2205

Our Lady

W. Market

of Grace

St.

Father

a Vatican missionary agency reported in late December that dozens of people died and hundreds were injured in bombardments said to have been carried out by Angolan forces allied to Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso. In Sierra Leone, a rebel offensive was proceeding toward the capital city of Freetown, causing much of the civilian population to flee. The pope also said he was worried about continued conflict in the Serbian province of Kosovo, where an outburst of fighting in late December broke a fragile two-month T truce.

Congo,

the positive side, the pope has been the century of the

thedral, 1621

Angola,

ment.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights. He said his World Peace Day message underlined that the "secret of true peace is found in respect for human rights" and for the innate

in the central part of

where fierce fighting has been raging between government forces and those of the rebel UNITA move-

said, this

dignity of the human being. In reviewing the events of the last 100 years, the pope said Christians should look at the world situation with hope and realism. Hope comes from the belief that the world has been liberated from sin by Christ crucified, while realism forces people to recognize that "unfortunately, hu-

Jan. 3, the

saying that when human rights are ignored or violated, the result is in-

century.

Jan.

his

Sunday blessing

In a

pope returned to the theme of peace,

CNS

PHOTO FROM Reuters

Pope John Paul II greets worshipers in St. Peter's Basilica for World Day of Peace Jan. 1. During his message for the new year, the pope recalled the atrocities of the 20th century, but also hailed an age that enshrined respect

for

human

rights as a universal duty.

manity gives in to the influence of evil," he said. "However, aided by grace, humanity continually gets up again and, guided by the strength of

redemption, proceeds toward good," he added. The pope presided over the traditional two-hour liturgy in St.

Prior will discuss how this kingdom works, lives and grows in relation to people of faith. For information on this

ering includes meetings with current

Rd. Call (704) 364-543 1 for

Abbey students and

and other sessions

in the parish's adult

education series, call the parish's religious education office at (336) 2740415.

CHARLOTTE

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The 50+ Club John Neumann Church gathers for its monthly meeting today at 1 a.m. Sandwiches, coffee and dessert are provided, and entertainment will be of

St.

featured.

Halgas

For

details, call

Joanne

at (704) 535-3745.

CHARLOTTE — A support group for persons separated, divorced, and remarried outside the church meets to-

day from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the activity center of St. Ann Church, 3635 Park Rd. For details, call Cindy Shortall at (704) 529-5080.

BELMONT

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14 Prospective students are invited to visit Belmont Abbey College, a private Benedictine liberal arts college,

for an

today through Jan.

"Abbey Experience." The gath-

professors,

cam-

p.m. in Joseph's

222-6665.

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free orientation

session for a 12-week, Bible-based weight-loss seminar is today at 7:15

p.m. at

St.

John Neumann Church,

8415 Idlewild Rd. The seminar cost is $103. To register and for more information, call Donna Rayle at (704) 5458916. 15 SYLVA A support group for persons who are widowed, separated, divorced, and with new or unresolved grief meets today in the fellowship hall of St. Mary Church, 22 Bartlett St. For details, call Chuck or Mary Brogan at (828) 497-9452.

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CHARLOTTE — Bishop William

G. Curhn presides

at the

Ninth Annual

Little

The for

Women

begins the seven-week study "Psalms I" today from 7:30-9

House at Our Lady Mercy Church, 1919 S. Main St. Call Anne Gannon, (336) 768-9360, for more information.

WINGATE

—

Millard Fuller, founder and president of the nonprofit housing organization Habitat for Humanity, speaks in Austin Auditorium at Wingate University today at 7:30 p.m. Fuller is expected to address the issues of affordable housing and the work Habitat for Humanity is doing around the world. A reception for friends of Habitat for

Humanity follows the presentation. For more information, call Todd Lake

at (704) 233-8026.

21 HIGH POINT Mass

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healing

celebrated at 7:30 p.m. today

Mass

in the chapel

St.

Home, 1315 Greensboro Rd.

for the Unborn today at 3 p.m. at Gabriel Church, 3016 Providence

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Rock Scripture Study

pus tours, opportunities to attend classes, and a financial aid seminar. For reservations and other information, call the Office of Admission, (888)

CHARLOTTE

details.

WINSTON-SALEM

of Maryfield Nursing

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toys for a grandson

the portable eggbeater when the phone rings is only one of the reasons I'd

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ANTOINETTE BOSCO

CNS

Columnist

Ten steps to living right

would be Rotary meeting in her town, speaking on "How to Live Right." I took the plunge and came up with something everybody loves: steps. Here are my 10 steps on how to live right. 1 Have a strong sense of trust and hope that life is good, despite what happens to you. The opposite is to fall into doom, gloom and misery. Remember, we're not always in control of what happens to us, but we are always in control of how we respond to what happens to us. friend asked

recently

XTLt k.the luncheon speaker

if I

for the next

Believe in yourself, have self-confidence

and self-assurance. After

all,

each of us

unique.

Christmas-giving with you. Granted, 350 or so shopping days is a little early, but I might forget if I wait until next November. OK, the truth is I might forget if I wait until after the toast pops up. Oh nuts, do you smell anything burning? Oh yeah, Christmas presents. Our once-nuclear-now-nuclei family did an excellent job this year keeping to commitments of gift exchange simplicity. Not to brag, but on a personal note I managed total abstinence from wondrous war toys, battery-operated Humvees and replica 1960 Corvettes with functioning four-barrels. No VISA meltdown on behalf of our two grandsons. I discovered a great psychological device to resist toy stores' allure: I didn't go in. Before the eggbeater rings again, let me return to the point: a couple of the actual gifts, notably for my grandson Bull, not 3 yet. While I forget if I've taken my morning Ginkgo, I do remember in great detail the time spent with my own grandfather although I recall him as extraordinarily older than I at this same age. Poor guy. Grandpa allowed me to play with some of his carpenter tools, often major ones like bent naUs, coffee cans and rusty C-clamps. To be honest, it was thrilling.

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Our personal

selfhood is a gift from the Creator. should love ourselves, believe in ourselves,

never let anyone put us down or treat us with any kind of violence. 3. Don't focus on the negatives. Instead, accentuate the positives. If we did an honest self-evaluation, I believe most of us would see that we have been given so many more good things than bad in our lives. 4. Have your values in order. I remember once interviewing Gertrude Unger, an administrator in the New York public school system. Half way through the interview I stopped. She simply radiated peace and comfort. I asked her what made her different. She thought a minute and then said: "When I was younger, I thought all that was important was to be brilliant and to be admired, and as I got older I learned that was a sham. Only one thing is important, goodness." 5. Be generous. Scrooge-like people are so shrunken. People wrapped up in themselves make a very small package. I have learned in life that generosity pays off, usually in the most unexpected ways. I have lived by a teaching given to me when I was a teen-ager, "What you give away you keep, and what you keep you lose." I have found that to be true. 6. Avoid bad temper, anger, things like road rage and getting out of control. George Washington said: "Great people are not affected by each puff of wind that blows ill. Like great ships, they sail serenely on, whether in a calm sea or a

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alphabet.

could give those next year. Just kidding. Just kidding. spent the better part of a half-hour or two

JOANITA M.

NELLENBACH

Secular Franciscan profession

Some

years ago, I attended San Sebastian Church, run by Conventual Franciscan friars, in St. Augustine, Fla. One Sunday another parishioner made her profession as a Secular Franciscan. I remember wondering, "Why would anybody want to do that?" I

know. candidates,

made my

the

St.

guard when someone is trying to take unfair advantage of you. That's wisdom. 8. Be compassionate. That means actually

Hendersonville.

think this is a crucial quality keeps us from judging others,

it.

made

Laughter

the safety valve of the mind,

especially for people in pain.

10.

God.

For me that is God makes life worth living you know you're a part of something

Believe in a higher power.

Francis

of the

Hills

Fraternity

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Timothy Gibson, Leona Mehrtens, and Joyce

Wagner

are parishioners at Immaculate Conception, Hendersonville. Bill and Helen Gillogly are from

Sacred Heart in Brevard. Betty Corlette and I attend St. Margaret in Maggie Valley. Joy Barnes, a former St. Margaret parishioner, now goes to Our Lady of Consolation, Charlotte. During a Mass celebrated by Father John Salvas, O.F.M. Cap., in Immaculate Conception's chapel, each of us stepped before Patricia Cowan, the fraternity minister (president) and said that, "In

my secular

Me too.

"I believe the Franciscan way is the best way to express Christianity in today's society," Tim Gibson said. "It's a sign of contradiction against consumerism and materialism. When I think of Francis, I always think of joy and happiness, although he had nothing. He was the happiest person on the planet." I agree. In a society that constantly shouts, "me first," "get all you can," "do unto others before they do unto you," becoming a Secular Franciscan is a way I can say to the world that there is an alternative. Formation leading to profession takes one to two years. Interested persons attend several fraternity

meetings as

visitors. If this

something

in,

echism. If they're still interested after about six months, they ask to be accepted as candidates, and continue their study with the formation director. Candidacy

lasts at least a year.

"Profession is not the end of formation," Chuck St. Francis of the Hills' formation director, said. "It's the beginning of formation. Formation

Cowan,

lasts a lifetime. Profession

is,

Editor's note; Pope John Paul II's weekly general audience was cancelled because the pope had influenza. "The Pope Speaks" will return next week.

seems

they ask to become inquirers and begin attending inquiry sessions held within fraternity meetings. They prepare for these sessions by studying short lessons in their Franciscan catthey're interested

be part of the community, to

belief in

because greater than yourself Well, I've passed on my 10 thoughts on the subject, but if you want the source, go to the Gospel of Matthew the Sermon on the Mount and you'll see just how to live right.

liked that.

activity."

Correspondent

Now

Funny, I don't think I'll forget this after all. However, if I write this same column next November, remind me.

state I promise to live all the days of my life the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Secular Franciscan Order by observing its rule of life." Paragraph 5 of the rule states, in part, that Secular Franciscans will "seek to encounter the living and active person of Christ in their brothers and sisters, in Sacred Scripture, in the Church and in liturgical

Guest Columnist

profession as a Secular Franciscan on Dec. 12 in

helps us to remember that no one is perfect and that our hearts should contain enough love for others to be able to empathize with them. 9. Keep a sense of humor. There's nothing

Christmas morning, and

own

for us to have. It

stuff

Stay wise. Don't be suspicious, thinking the worst of people, but at the same time be on

"to suffer with."

him hold the tape end, walk six feet from me, and we would both exclaim, "Look at that!" Then he'd let the tape snap back to me, and we'd laugh. Then we'd switch ends and repeat the ritual. I don't know how many times he could have done this because I bailed out after sets of about 70. I told him I had to answer the eggbeater. The 2-inch C-clamp also kept us very entertained. We learned it is very difficult to clamp two dominoes together at once. However, we managed this several times, then celebrated by sneaking "stimmers" (aka fingers) of chocolate frosting off" the nearby cake when his mom wasn't looking. The folding, wooden ruler was the best, though, at least for me. As soon as Bull had unwrapped it (not many folks even know what they are, much less that they're still around) I warned his mom and dad: "Don't worry. He'll break it. That's part of the gift." That's because it's easy to break. I know. I broke my grandpa's lots of times. And Bull did. In almost no time. But, only a little. There were still plenty of short folding segments left to bend into funny shapes even several reminiscent of the better part of the

just having

might skip the other

Along with seven other

DAN MORRIS CNS Columnist

rusty ones), a 6-foot retracting tape measure and an 8-foot folding, wooden carpenter's rule. Total outlay: less than past year's investment in AA batteries. Bull and I had so much fun with the retracting tape measure on Christmas Eve that I thought he

great tempest."

memory, my three gifts to Bull this Christa small C-clamp (selfishly, I kept my own

In his

mas were

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Uncle Dan's Humor Column

Answering

The Bottom

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primarily a promise to

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In addition to St. Francis of the Hills, other fraternities in the Charlotte

Diocese are

St. Clare,

Asheville; St. Francis of the Living Waters, Franklin;

Maximilian Kolbe, Charlotte; the Franciscan Family of Greensboro; the Fraternity of Brother Francis, Hickory; and St. Clare, Winston-Salem. St.

January

1999

The Catholic News & Herald

{ditoriah & Columns

Light

most celebrations center on

One

children.

many youngsters

leave cookies and cocoa on Christmas Eve, on the night before Three Kings Day, Hispanic children leave water and grass or hay for the kings' camels to refresh themselves. And, of course, the children look forward to the toys and presents that they find left in place of their offerings in the morning. Holiday parties and family gatherings are common. At some, Rosea de Reyes, a kind of ring-shaped sweet bread, is shared with wishes and prayers for health and happiness. A "lucky" charm is baked inside and whoever finds it will have good fortune for the coming year. Just as

Vocation

for Santa Claus

Candle

FATHER THOMAS

McSWEENEY Guest Columnist

But, the city's biggest public event

Epiphany, Latino style City, you gotta love a parade! It Inseems like nearly every other week during the spring, summer and fall you come across a string of marching bands and groups in ethnic costumes strut-

New York

ting their stuff along one of the avenues.

keep and

discovering things about feasts and people that I never knew before. But the weather gets iffy around the time of the Thanksgiving Day Parade, as it did this season when torrents of rain fell on the undaunted participants and bystanders lining the curbs. So having a parade in January could give one festivals

who celebrate Three Kings Day. Also known as Epiphany, from the Greek word for showing, many countries around the world celebrate the manifestation of God Incarnate to all people as well as our presentation of gifts to God through these three kings or Magi. Since coming to New York, I have learned El Dia de los Reyes is a major religious and cultural holiday observed by virtually all people of Latino background. Animated by heartfelt generosity and good will, they host exuberant processions and parties in many neighborhoods around town. Children know that the Christmas season isn't over until Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar deliver their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the Christ Child. Appropriately enough,

pause. But not those

When a divorced couple My spouse and I are both

daughters

East Harlem sponsored by El Museo del Barrio. Giant papier-mache kings are the focal point and along with a madrina or godmother they lead the way for thousands of children. Folk musicians perform throughout the procession. Adults dressed in Magi costumes pass out small gifts to youngsters along the route. A number of local Hispanic groups throughout the area see to it that children, especially those in hospitals or whose families can't afford it, receive a gift from the Three Kings. At the core of all of this is the recognition of the gifts we are to one another. Some have suggested that the Magi's gifts were symbols of their own inner dispositions.

Catholic,

Writer John Shea explains, "Gold

means that they offer their virtue, frankincense shows them to be a people of prayer, and myrrh

Question

have two

and married another now divorced and alone

again.

Since their divorce, back together. the church

Columnist

believe both previous

official.

they're afraid to tie the knot again.

sky with clouds dancing its

in a variety

of shapes and

Sunlight would burst fi-om the clouds and cast

sizes.

rays of warmth and nurturing strength.

lie

would remember Bible stories and found myself thinking about what God must be like. I seemed to always carry these thoughts throughout my day and create visions and dreams of my future. there,

a small child

sioned myself as a

God

can honestly say

never envi-

Roman Catholic priest!

increasingly whispers in each of our

hearts helpful greatest gifts

ways

and dream about one of the the ability to dream

to follow

Our problem

marriages were not too happy, and

how

in their children's homes,

handle sleeping arrangements

and how

explain things to the

wrong? She does not Communion at Mass. He feels responsible and has

grandchildren. Is their cohabitation receive

asked

about

because I

God gives

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share as followers of Jesus Christ. Our connects us in a special bond. This bond allows each of us to make a difference in helping others hear and respond to the will of God. Our vocation as followers of Jesus Christ is to be open to our dreams and listen carefully to God so that our response becomes a true vocation of serving God to the best of our abilities. Our church is in special need of inviting young people to follow in the steps of brothers, sisters and priests. The single greatest reason that people don't choose ordained ministry or religious life is simply this: No one ever asked them. Let's ask! There are individuals in each of our parishes in the Diocese of Charlotte who show signs of being what we are looking for in our priests, deacons, brothers or sisters. The possibility of being a priest, a deacon, a religious sister, or a brother needs to fmd its way into the religious dreams and hopes of each family, parish and diocese. Showing interest helps individuals hear the whispers of God. Inviting accomplishes what the Holy Father suggests in the Apostolic Exhortation on the Consecrated life: "To you young people I say: If you hear the Lord's call do not reject it! Dare to become part of the great movements of holiness which renowned saints have launched in their following of Christ." Dream, listen and respond! that

CNS

Father-in-law's dating causes concerns Q. My father-in-law is 68 years old; his wife died four years ago. He is dating a 66-year-old Catholic lady whose husband died eight years ago. He is Protestant. They have a total of eight children and 12 grandchildren. They are devoted to each other, go on vacations together and have their own homes. Their problem is they don want to get married. I

as a small child lying in the I grass and looking up at the great expanse of

God

FATHER JOHN DIETZEN

A. At the present time, of course, because of your divorce, you are not married according to civil law. You will need to obtain a marriage license and give your consent to the "new" marriage before a qualified

According to Catholic Church law, however, the union of marriage which you and your husband entered years ago continues. Thus, you do not need to "get married in the church" again. However, it's clear you still have a lot of healing and growing to do together, for which you will need all the spiritual strength and grace you can get. It would be quite appropriate for you to begin anew with Mass, receive the sacraments together and in that context renew your marriage vows. Perhaps at the same time the priest will be able to serve as the civil official accepting your new civil vows, as happens of course in all Catholic marriages witnessed by a priest or deacon. You need to talk with a priest in your parish or area, tell him what you are thinking and ask his advice on procedures to be followed in your diocese.

Awareness week remember

and to have hope not only for ourselves, but for the world we live in. If you ask any priest, deacon or religious how they came to follow God, the stories are varied but the dreams and prompting of God in their hearts is there. Often times, God almost loses his voice trying to get our attention. To hear God's calling we must learn to listen and believe in our dreams. To dream, listen and serve seem almost counter-cultural today, and yet they are the secret to a happy and fulfilled life. To wake each day with new dreams, to listen each morning to the symphony of God's creative mind and to respond by loving God and one another are the cornerstones of our Christian life. As I moved through my early adult years, I found increasing comfort from the many people who would tell me, "I'm praying for you." We often overlook this great powerhouse of love

We divorced 20

we have reconciled and put our lives Our question is. Do we need to get married in again? Or do we simply "redo" our vows?

Celebrating National Vocations

underscores our personal goodness and our shared desire to use our gifts for the benefit of all. More than that, just as the Magi journeyed together to seek the Christ Child, we, too, must journey with others if we would find him. Christmas as a feast day may be over for another year, but Christmas as the manifestation of the God who continues to be born in our hearts needs this festival to complete its meaning.

Comer is

OF Vocations

our futures. As a Christian,

the faith

by a commissioner, but

Diocesan Director

represents their willingness to sacrifice." So too, the Three Kings or Epiphany tradition

years ago.

woman

FATHER ERIC

HOUSEKNECHT

the parade in

reconciles

and were marriedfor 21 years.

He drifted away from

Awareness

Catholic. fPliat can I say?

A. Though I realize you want to be considerate and tolerant of someone so close to you, I don't understand why you would have a question about this. The fact that they maybe had unfortunate first marriages, though apparently fairly long and in many ways fruitful ones, is good reason to be careful and thoughtful about a new union. But it does not excuse them now from behaving in a morally and spiritually healthy way for each other and their families. Whether they wish to or not, they must accept responsibility for how their behavior affects the attitudes and consciences of their children and grandchildren toward marriage and other relationships. Work with them as you would with your own children in similar circumstances. Sixty-eight and 66

may be approaching upper age, but they're not dead. They need to talk this over together thoroughly. Since he has asked your help, perhaps you can share your moral and other concerns honestly with them, and encourage them to do the same with each other.

National Vocation Awareness

For

tek is Jan.

10-16.

information on vocations in the Diocese of Charlotte, call Fatlier Houseknecht at ( 704) 370-3353.

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People

January

Ihe News

1999

Government-appointed bishop

ever, that an estimated half-million

of Xicliang, Ctiina, dies Bishop HONG KONG (CNS) Xie Chaogang of Xichang, China, died Jan. 2. He was 87. In frail health in

Salvadorans and Guatemalans whose countries were also severely damaged by Hurricane Mitch last October and November were not given the same protection. "The effect of Mitch was regional and calls for a

—

recent years, he apparently died of natu-

Song Gui-hua, assisHoly Family Convent in Xichang, told UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand, that many Catholics came to pray in the Xichang church where the bishop's body lay at rest. Xichang is about 200 miles southwest of Chengdu, the Sichuan provincial capital. At least 1 ral causes. Sister

tant superior of

regional response," he said.

Temporary Protected

Cardinals preside as Bishop Heating's body is reinterred ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) Car-

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CNS

nun directs a choir for the feast of the Solemnity of Mary at Virgin Maria Catholic Church in Baghdad, Iraq, Jan. 1. Members of Baghdad's Christian minority gathered for Mass and prayed for a peaceful new year.

are over 75 or will be before 2000. Church law says at age 75 a bishop "is requested to present his resignation" to the pope. The pope may refuse it or delay accepting it, and Pope John Paul II in recent years has increasingly kept many bishops active beyond their 75th birthday. iliaries

Georgetown president receives high German honor

many

Jesuit (CNS) O'Donovan, president of Georgetown University in Washington, received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Fed-

Germany Dec.

standing individual service to Germany and is one of the highest honors the German president awards. According to a Georgetown press release, Father

reasons in 1999. Six currently active bishops celebrate their 75th birthday in 1999. Thirteen active bishops, including Cardinals John J. O'Connor of New York, James A. Hickey of Washington and Anthony J. Bevilacqua of Philadelphia, turned 75 in 1998 or before. Four of Cardinal O'Connor's aux-

Bisliop DiMarzio lauds U^S. decision

on Central American refugees

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imprisons them. "I have been to Iraq. I intend to go again. ... It is an atrocity to kill defenseless children," he said. Kathy Kelly, coordinator of the Voices in the Wilderness campaign to aid dying Iraqis in defiance of U.S. sanctions, held up medicines and a teddy bear as she told reporters the campaign will continue. Kelly had just returned from the organization's latest medical supply delivery to Iraq Dec. 29. Bishop Gumbleton, Kelly and 1 5 other Americans who have brought medical supplies to Iraq without license from the

government met reporters

William H. Keeler of Baltimore and James A. Hickey of Washington presided at the reinterment ceremony for the late Bishop John R. Keating of Arlington Dec. 20 in the newly comdinals

troit Auxiliary Bishop Thomas J. Gumbleton and others vowed Dec. 30 to keep on bringing medicines to Iraq even if the U.S. government fines and

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Medical school on hold while Philly's poor take precedence By

MAUREEN McGUINNESS News Service N.Y. (CNS)

Catholic

ALBANY,

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Turley her career

Kelly

Turley surprised her family when she put aside her plans to go to medical school and chose instead to live for two years in voluntary poverty, working on the streets of Philadelphia. In the shadow of the Liberty Bell,

among burned-out and abandoned buildings, the 1997 graduate of Siena

College in Loudonville and parishioner of St. James Church in Albany is in her

second year in the Franciscan Volunteer Ministry Program working with the homeless, addicted and mentally ill. "It's an amazing opportunity, and I feel blessed to be a part of it," she said. Turley's journey to Philadelphia's poverty-stricken streets began in college.

biology/pre-med major

the Siena College/Albany Medical

College

Program

in Science,

Humani-

and Medicine, she was required to spend six weeks in service in a disadvantaged community in Africa, South America or the West Indies. The experience changed her life. "I spent the summer in Peru at a shantytown," she said. "I knew I wanted to be a healer in a Catholic Christian community, and I realized ties

there are so

many ways

Now working at

to be a healer."

St.

Francis Inn, a

Philadelphia soup kitchen sponsored by the Franciscans, Turley is doing a different kind of healing.

'This kind of work is what I ultimately want to do," she said. "I want to work with the disenfranchised. Right now, I do a lot with the children. They are children who have nothing but drugaddicted parents or parents in prison."

not alone in postponing of volunteer work.

in favor

According to Margaret Weeks, recruitment and membership coordinator of the Washington-based Catholic Network of Volunteer Service, there were well over 4,000

young

adults participat-

ing in faith-based volunteer programs from September 1997 to July 1998. That figure is only a fraction of the actual total, she added, since only half of the 1 80 member organizations have supplied statistics thus

far.

"Faith-based volunteer service programs have been very popular," she said. "There are now more programs than ever before."

The programs

attract young people from a variety of backgrounds. According to Kathleen Haser, director of the East Coast office of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, the largest Catholic lay volunteer program in the country, young people with business, social work, and pre-med and pre-law degrees are attracted to volunteering. While faith-based service organizations provide students an opportu-

soup kitchen," said the parishioner of St. John/St. Ann's parish in Albany. "We serve 300 to 450 people meals a day."

In college, her duties might have been called retail, distribution and networking: She picks up donated items for the thrift store, delivers

food baskets on Sundays and works at the women's day center. The experience has helped her develop skills that she hopes to use in the business world.

improved

interper-

sonal skills because every person here is different," she said. "I also learned how to adapt.

It's

a fast-paced envi-

ronment." Both women also learned how to live on very little

money. Housing

provided,

meals are served at the inn and each volunteer gets a

nity to deepen their faith by living the

small stipend, which was often spent on dairy products,

Gospel values, they also help young

fruits

adults with their future plans.

that are scarce at the inn.

"Our volunteers get a lot of clarity about what they want to do professionally," Haser said. "They have clarity about what the needs are out there. They may still go to law school, but they might decide to focus on poverty law." Kerry Smith, a classmate of Turley's at Siena, is just finishing up a year of service at St. Francis Inn. She majored in business with an emphasis on marketing and management. "My primary responsibility is the

CNS PHOTO BY Juan Garcia, The Evangelist Kelly Turley pours Tom Baker a cup of coffee at St. Francis Inn, a Philadelphia soup kitchen

and vegetables, items

Smith would

like to

into business and possibly to law school.

go go

where she does volunteer work while on hiatus from her medical school plans.

She believes and

volunteering at St. Francis Inn can help her in the business world. "I could become an advocate (for the poor) in the business community," she said. The poor are "a large part of our country that we hear about but

women would recommend

Turley agreed, noting: "Volunthe poor are. Some have jobs, are war veterans, some are re-

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Readings

1999

Book Review

"Milestones" dull and disappointing JOSEPH

Catholic

some years

News

Word to Life

THOMAS

So be it. The years Cardinal Ratzinger has chosen to write about, "Milestones," written by the Ger1927-1977, could well be interesting in man-born prefect of the Vatican's Contheir own right but he seldom reveals enough to make them so. He does regregation for the Doctrine of the veal that, as a seminarian, he walked Faith, is generally dull and disappointaway from a German labor detail during, being almost entirely devoid of ing World War II, that a personality the personal details that make memconflict almost cost him his oirs appealing. chance at a doctorate, and that Published simultaneously he was swept up in some of in German, Italian and En"Milestones the theological debates durglish, it is overloaded with Memoirs 1927ing the Vatican Council (he cookie-cutter photographs, most of which (45 of 56) are 1977" by Joseph was present as a "pertius," or expert), notably the confrom a period in his life he Cardinal Ratzinger. troversy over revelation. prefers not to discuss. Nevertheless, this is a That would be the 20- Ignatius Press (San Reviewed by

Service

strange book for a memoir. For instance, from the time tion to the episcopacy as 157 pp., of his ordination to his conarchbishop of Munich and secration, another period of Freising in 1977 and his sub$12.95. 20-plus years, he served primasequent appointment to the rily as a teacher/ scholar at the uniCollege of Cardinals by Pope John versity level, hopping from one instiPaul II, who then named him watchtution to another. Yet he says hardly dog of things doctrinal. anything about his relationship with His episcopal consecration, he students while proudly boasting of the writes, "brings me into the present." By scholarly reputation of his academic way of explanation for ending his short peers or complaining of their philoaccount (just a little bit more than 100 sophical failings. pages of text), he adds: "The present is Forced to read between the lines, one not a specific date but the Now of a human life. And this Now can be long comes away from "Milestones" with fleeting impressions more than knowledge. or very short. For me, the Now of my life is still determined by what began in Thomas is a former diocesan newspathe cathedral in Munich. ... This is why per editor who is a free-lance reviewer. I cannot write any memoirs about it ..." since his eleva-

Francisco, 1998).

January 10, Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Cycle A. Readings: 1)

Isaiah 42:1-4. 6-7,

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covenant, thoughtfully and by both sides to support each other. It is made for a year at a time.That is a very basic explanation, but a fuller one can become confusing. I am reminded of the teen-ager who became impatient listening to her mom's rather rambling attempt to explain the associate relationship and cut her off with a decisive: "Yeah, yeah, I know. Nun reserves." Well, no - but then again, It is a

freely undertaken

maybe. Definitions aside,

newing

keep re-

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him

tion to small things, be courteous in

ways. I am encouraged by their sense of hope and joy. They remind me of Jesus. Today's readings speak of Jesus as "Lord of all" and as servant. I find little

very difficult to grasp the concept of "Lord of all," but can understand what it means to serve in ordinary ways. it

Humbly accepting

WhyPThe

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Joslin (Loyola)

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lives they lead.

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Lawrence Hoffman (Jewish Lights)

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their lives are not so very different

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Cardinal Keeler to lead off prayer By JERRY FILTEAU

News

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WASHINGTON (CNS) — Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore

scheduled to be the principal celebrant and homilist at the opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life in

Washington. Six of the nation's eight cardinals plan to participate in the prayer vigil at the Basilica of the National Shrine of

the Immaculate Conception, which precedes the 26th annual March for Life Jan. 22.

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Jan.

Ohio, and Quincy University in thousands to Washington each year to express their abiding opposition to the Quincy, 111. She said Bishop Michael A. Jan. 22, 1973, U.S. Supreme Court decisions legalizing abortion. Several Saltarelli of Wilmington, Del., is to lead the march's closing prayer. hundred individuals from the CharFollowing the march. Rep. Todd lotte Diocese are expected to attend. Tiahrt, R-Kan., is the featured It begins with a noon rally on the Ellipse, just south of speaker for the Rose Dinner the White House. Marchers named for the red rose The then head east on Constiwhich symbolizes the protution Avenue to the life movement. Also to be of this year's Capitol and around the featured at the dinner is Capitol to the U.S. Sua commentary on the is "For preme Court. U.S. Catholic bishops' The theme of this shall it profit a recent statement, "Livyear's march is "For ing the Gospel of Life:

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January

Around fhe Diocese

1999

In brief... Sisters of Mercy break ground for new infirmary

—

BELMONT The Sisters Mercy Regional Community North Carolina held groundbreaking ceremony Jan.

of of a 4,

initiating the construction of a

new

infirmary as well as renova-

tions to Sacred Heart Convent.

The

Photo courtesy of St. Gabriel School

Chess champions St. Gabriel Catholic School in Charlotte won first place Southern Scholastic Chess Tournament in Charlotte Dec. 12-13. It was the first team competition for the St. Gabriel group. Pictured left to right, front row, are Davide Carpano, Karen Pierce, Chris Velado and J.P. Sypniewski; on second row, Gabriel Del Pino and Robert Pavadis; and standing, assistant coach Jay Tomsyck, who attends Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School in Charlotte. Individual honors went to Gabriel Del Pino, who took ninth place, and Jay Tomsyck, who placed third in the middle

The chess team of in the

school division.

Lahu

hancing landscaping, and con-

many

families to take ref-

uge in northern Thailand. When they were later forced to repatriate, some Lahus sought freedom in the U.S. North Carolina is one of the states to

become home

for the Lahu over the Charlotte Diocese has provided special assistance to these and other Asian immigrants through Father Bill Tanguay, who resides at St. Aloysius from October through May. He supports not only Lahu but also Hmong families in the region. For the other months of the year, Father Tanguay ministers to the various hill

years.

structing a small chapel in the building's west wing.

New Year, from page i

Laos, caused

The

tribes living in

"Our plans

three-phase project includes the construction of the 12,318 square-foot Marian Hall onto Sacred Heart Convent, and the addition of 16 infirmary rooms, 12 assisted living rooms, five guest rooms and 37 private rooms in the motherhouse. The project involves renovations to the kitchen and elevator, installation of emergency power in the infirmary and motherhouse, and replacement of all exterior windows. Other changes include updating mechanical and electrical systems, enlarging and adding private baths to residential units, relocating the grotto, expanding and relocating the archives, en-

Rhode for

Vietnamese church adds

land where several families can live together as a clan a way of life which corresponds to their native and communal disposition. During these several days of celebration, the Lahu people are filled with hope for a bet-

—

tomorrow, committed to moving forward while keeping some of the ter

past.

Mass

in English

CHARLOTTE

—

St. Joseph Vietnamese Catholic Church, 4929 Sandy Porter Rd., has added a Mass in English to its weekend schedule. The English Mass is celebrated

each Sunday at 5 p.m. The 300-seat church and cultural center was dedicated by Bishop William G.

Curlin Nov. 29, 1998. Father Tan serves as chaplain. Masses are celebrated in Vietnamese on Saturdays at 6 p.m., and Sundays at 9 and 1 1 a.m. For further information, call (704) 504-0907.

Van Le

African American Affairs Ministry hosts King celebration CHARLOTTE The Diocese of Charlotte's African American Affairs Ministry hosts its annual celebration in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 16 at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, 2301 Statesville Ave. "Building Bridges Through All Stages of Life" is the celebration's theme, and registration begins at 9 a.m. the day of the event. Mass will

—

be celebrated at 3 p.m. Pre-registration is encouraged and may be

made by sending

a check

and num-

ber of attendees to African American Affairs Ministry, Diocese of Charlotte Pastoral Center, 1123 S. Church St., Charlotte, N.C. 28203. Cost is $10 per person, $15 per couple, $20 for families of four or less and $25 for families of five or

more.

During the celebration, the ministry will present for the first time the Glenda Rollins-Gaith'er Service Award. The late Glenda Rollins-Gaither was one of the guiding forces involved in the founding of the diocesan African American

Affairs ministry,

and was

an active parishioner at Our Lady of Consolation Church.

JANUARY 10-16, 1999

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1999 are to

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National Vocation Awareness

establish the families in the larger

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At the end of the second miUennium, the church draws attention to the Trinitarian presence of God within the Christian community. Pope John Paul 11 has chosen to focus this year on the love of God, the Father of Jesus. In the readings for the Feast

of the Baptism of the Lord we hear a call for servants of the Gospel to bring forth justice good news of peace (Acts) and to listen to tfte will oft/te Father (Matthew).

for the nations (Isaiah), to preach the

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1999

Sister BELMONT Mary

—

Mary Christine Beck, RSM, dies at age 83 Mercy

Sister

1998, at Sacred Heart Convent in Belmont. She was 83 years old and in her 61st year as a Sister of Mercy. The Rite of Gathering was held Nov. 30, 1998, in the Cardinal Gibbons Chapel at Sacred Heart Convent. A

Pittsburgh, Pa, on Aug. 22, birth name was Athelia

Her

Louise Beck. She entered the order of the Sisters of Mercy on Aug. 8, 1936, and was received by the Sisters of Mercy on Feb. 2, 1937. She took her temporary vows on Feb. 3, 1939, and made her permanent profession on Feb.

1942.

Sister

Mary

Christine

a gradu-

ate of the now-closed Sacred

Sister

Mary

Christine Beck,

RSM

Heart

Junior College. She received her bachelor of arts degree in Latin and philosophy from Mount Saint Scholastica College, and both her master's in el-

ementary education and her doctorate in philosophy from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Sister Mary Christine held numerous positions during her active teaching ministry, including service as directress of St. Leo's

Academy

Belmont. Her ministry

education

to the dedication

and dilgence of Sister Christine," said Dr. Robert Preston, president of Belmont Abbey College, at a 1997 luncheon ceremony held in Sister Mary Christine's honor. "No one is more deserving of this honor than she is, and we are proud that her name will con-

Christian Burial was held on

1998, in Cardinal Gibbons 1, Chapel. Burial followed at the Belmont Abbey cemetery. Sister Mary Christine Beck was 1915.

state levels.

"The excellent quality of this pro-

gram was due largely

continued during her tenure at Sacred Heart College, where she served as dean of student affairs, academic dean and dean of students. She is also remembered for her achievements as chair of the Education Department at Sacred Heart College. When the Education Department at Sacred Heart College was closed, the successful program was turned over to Belmont Abbey College, where it continues to flourish.

Her ministry within her religious community included serving as both assistant superior and local superior, as a

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education program." In 1988 she received the "Out-

Mercy Formation and

as coordinator of education for the Sisters of

Mercy.

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January

Living Ih e Failh

1999

For detective, forgiveness African American Affairs Ministry

answer to vioience By

CAROLYN HUGHES

Catholic

News

his wife again or to ever hold his child.

Service

"But if I want to reach heaven I have to forgive the young man all over again and I have always been at peace with that," he said. He cited three "beautiful examples" of forgiveness as his models: Jesus Christ, the greatest model; St. Stephen, who forgave those stoning him; and Pope John Paul II, who forgave the

—

...

SAYREVILLE, N.J. (CNS) New York City police detective Steven McDonald

gives a surprising answer

to the violence

invites

surrounding young

people today: forgive as Jesus has forgiven us. Speaking from the wheelchair that allows his only mobility, McDonald re"Every boy cently told more than 1 50 Catholic middle-school girl has to students in the Diocese of Metuchen how to believe that you stop violence in their

man who

are special to

homes, schools and communities. The students from St. Stanislaus Kostka and Our Lady of Victories schools in

—

Sayreville and St.

...that

—

you are not

yourselves or to

harm

South

others,"

Kostka gym, is no stranger to violence. He was shot several times in the head and spine by a 15-year-old boy in 1986. A support and

Are Very

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Central Park. What began as a routine check of suspicious teens became a life-changing tragedy. Not long after the shooting, in

McDonald's

wife, Patti first child,

In a gentle voice,

Special"

McDonald told stu-

dents that, rather than perpetuate the vio-

he decided to forgive the young man who shot him. "I wanted to pay attention to my wife and new baby," he said. "I wanted to forgive him and move on." It was not easy, he said, and it's a decision he must make over and over again. He noted the deep sadness he experiences at never being able to hold

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has to believe

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...

that you

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...

show how much I believe in God," he said. "I want to save some of you through my experiences." He offered students some advice. like Jesus, to

...

"As Catholic Christians there is nothing greater you can do than being imitators

Mary to end the violence," am convinced of that."

of Jesus and

said. "I

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harm others," he said. McDonald said he has bad days medically, when he suffers a lot and asks God how much more there will be. "(But)

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student's uniqueness.

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Conor. Despite his joy at being able to witness Conor's baptism by New York Cardinal John J. O'Connor, McDonald was unable to touch or hold his new son. But, instead of resorting to anger and violence, he chose the path of nonviolence by sharing his story nationwide. He addresses as many as 50 schools and groups annually, taking no fee, but directing donations to Momma's House, a home for unwed mothers and their babies in Rockville Centre, N.Y. the couple's

Celebratlibn

years and

1 1

read a pledge of nonviolence writ-

"Every boy and

When he was shot, McDonald was crimes unit

by a police

City public school students and asked students to sign it. He also read a reflection "You

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As part of

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quadriplegic, he requires

house from prison and apologized to me for what he did to ruin my life," he recalled. "He also forgave himself"

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Several students responded to his message through The Catholic Spirit, newspaper of the Metuchen Diocese. From Our Lady of Victories, Matt Pagoda expressed gratitude. "I felt something that I never felt before

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about guns," he added.

Laura Eppinger of Corpus Christi and clapped

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