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July 21, 1995

Young People Build Community In More Ways Than One

Helping Hand...

By

MARY COYNE WESSLING

Last year when Charlotte's Mecklenburg Ministries hosted a summer community service project for youth, nary a Catholic was seen. This year the Catholic kids

came through. Fourteen

Catholic teens representing five parishes

pitched in on service projects and shared faith experiences

with 5

1

other partici-

pants.

The two-year-old program, Youth Breaking Barriers, has successfully drawn together young people from diverse faith and cultural backgrounds for commitment to hard work, good times and serious discussions. So successful was last year's program, a second session was added this year.

Catholics attended both sessions. As other teens slept late their first weeks of summer, these young people rose early to the challenge of making a better world.

Key to the program is community service. While some leadership programs focus exclusively on building skills, Youth Breaking Barriers (YBB) also a four-day

group. "We

became a family in the

Our Lady of Con-

Nija Carr, 16, of solation Parish, liked

YBB so much she'

made plans to go back next year. enjoyed meeting new people and learning about other religions," she said.

"I learned a lot about the Jewish religion since our group stayed at the Jewish Community Center." The second session, held a week later, was housed at already "I

Bethel Presbyterian Church in Cornelius.

Donnie Burgoon, 17, of St. Luke Church said he enjoyed "meeting new and different people and helping out in the community." Among his favorite moments was the look of happiness on the face of the

group

woman

for

on her own," said Burgoon.

In the evenings, after a long day of

get out

sweaty labor, the teens gathered at their meeting sites to relax, eat and discuss the day's activities and other issues.

"I got a lot out of those discussions,"

of houses and cleaning out of stores.

"Our group built a ramp for a kid with cerebral palsy and cleaned up a

really got to

senior thrift store," said Jim Martin, 17,

adults

St.

Matthew Church. "When we

fin-

whom

the

ramp was built) just beamed. The people at the thrift store were excited, too. They

his

much before. Now she can

didn't get out

said Janet Price, 14, of St.

ished the ramp, Corey (for

whom

wheelchair ramp. "She

built a

involved the building of ramps, painting

of

Dominican Sister Mary Samuel helps rising first grader Jared Langson with an art project as rising first grader Richard Workley looks on. Four Dominican sisters from Tennessee assisted with Vacation Bible School at St. Ann Parish in Charlotte.

Photo by JOANN KEANE

in his

end," he said.

know

Matthew.

the people

"I

my

iri

group." teens also got to know some who spoke to different issues each evening. One presentation centered on stereotypes and how to overcome them.

Price said she learned how easy it is to

The

stereotype others.

some

Even during

the pre-

adults unconsciously

told us without our help they wouldn't

sentation

have been able to open the store on time."

Martin described both projects as tough but fulfilling. He appreciated the recipients' gratitude but more the coop-

tagged their young audience. "If you paid attention you noticed the stereotypes they made, especially when they'd

erative spirit that

grew among the teens

say

we were teenagers and we wouldn't

understand."

See Teens, Page 2

Pope's Letter Expected To Impact Focus Of Conference On women, of pope's "deep WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope and violence

exploitation.

It

also apolo-

John Paul II' s new letter to women should help set the agenda of the upcoming Beijing conference to focus "more on what matters to the great majority of women, rather than on what matters to a few," according to the U.S. bishops' pro-

gized for times

spokeswoman.

Helen Alvare, director of information and planning in the bishops' Secre-

firmed her long-held view that Pope John

life

tariat for

Pro-Life Activities, said the

the

Church has

failed to recognize the contributions of

women.

Rita Greenwald of Springfield,

111.,

Catholic

Paul

is

Women,

said the letter con-

"especially sensitive to the very

complex world in which women have to live today."

She said

that her organization

was

in a huge variety of roles" and would probably be welcomed by all but those who see motherhood as "nothing

pleased to see the pope emphasize many

but enslavement."

an issue raised by the group in the 1 960s,

The pope recognizes

the error of

those who "desire to reduce all questions

about

women

to whether they have ac-

of the issues that the

own

— such

NCCW has made

its

as equal pay for equal work,

and domestic violence, which the NCCW has been fighting as part of its "New Directions" program.

Greenwald said the NCCW also felt

cess to abortion," she said.

Pope John Paul said his unprecedented letter was an attempt to speak "directly to the heart and mind of every

affirmed by the pope' s use of the phrase,

woman"

bishops

before the

start

of the Fourth

"the genius of

was

the

women," which she

same idea used by

said

the U.S.

when they founded the Catholic

World Conference on Women, spon-

women' s group 75 years ago to "help the

sored by the United Nations and sched-

government address the tremendous needs that faced the world after World War I." Bishop John J. Snyder of St. Augustine, Fla., chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Women in Society and in the Church, said the papal letter ex-

uled for Sept. 4-15 in Beijing.

The

letter

praised

women's

historic

contributions as mothers, wives and social leaders

and said they needed greater

protection against persistent forms of

the initiatives of the

appreciation

presses the

women

have contributed to the world through the centuries" and could open 'a much needed and esteem for

all

that

'

president of the National Council of

papal letter released July 10 "affirms

women

when

dialogue about

'a

new feminism.'"

Pope John Paul' s apology "for whatever role members of the Church may have played in the oppression of women is an example to all of us of the kind of humility necessary if we are to grow into the full stature of Christ, mature men who can admit mistakes," he added.

Bishop Snyder said the pope shares with many U.S women, Catholic or not, .

such "legitimate concerns" as "equal pay for equal work, protection for working mothers, fairness in career advancement, recognition of spouses with regard to family rights, (and) recognition of the value of motherhood."

Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore, president of the National Confer-

ence of Catholic Bishops, said the contents of the letter and its tone should not surprise anyone. But Pope John Paul's "position on women' s issues has so often been misunderstood that many may indeed be surprised," he said.

Women NCCB in

upholding the rights and dignity of

women."

The new document summarizes "the broad range of issues on which the Church and society have worked and still can work in harmony to assure the dignity of

women and

human

of each and every

being," Cardinal Keeler added.

Sulpician Father Gerald L. Brown, president of the Conference of

Superiors of

Men, praised

letter as a "creative

Major

the pope's

and constructive

statement of support for the concerns of

women and for their cause of liberation from

all structures, situations

and

atti-

tudes of oppression."

B ut he said the letter could also serve as "a welcomed spring- board for further

reflection"

women

role of men in a com"What John Paul II does for

on the

plex society.

needs -to be done for

well," Father

Brown

men

as

said.

See React, Page 2

Pope's Text The complete

text of

Pope John

affirming, as have been other documents

Paul IPs letter to women is on Pages 8-9 of this issue of The Catholic News

of the Holy Father on the dignity of

& Herald.

The

cardinal called the letter "very

Che Catholic

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July 21, 1995

YBB community project participants

YBB

Adult Leader Betty Gregory (second from

Catholic prayer service for

(l-r)

Nija Carr,

DuFoure, Janet Price and Patrick

Teens (From Page

Kelly.

left)

a

Donnie Burgoon, Robert Masson, Chris Photo by NORMAN MITCHELL

Martin.

1)

of St. Peter Parish leads

"We were able to look back and

realize just

how much we had done. The

(l-r)

represented were: Katie Hubicki of Peter; Christena

of Consolation; AnnaUzzell of St. Luke;

stand each other better."

teens interviewed said the discussions

27 male and 32 female teen participants who represented 27 Protestant, Catholic, Jewish and Islamic congregations.

Among them were 30 African-Americans, 32 European-Americans and 1 Asian-American. The other Catholic youth participants and the parishes they

Robert Masson, Krissy Kelly and Jessica Syracuse of St. Matthew; and Jennifer Bonacci, John Edenlen, Ben Knollmeyer and Patrick Kelly of St. John Neumann.

On hand to run the program were 25 adult volunteers, some of whom, used vacation time from work to participate.

Among the evening guests was Barbara

remained open and insightful. Even discussing the day' s activities proved fruitful for some.

"It was great when we got into groups and talked about what we did that day and how we accomplished things," said

Ballantine To Publish

Book On

Mother Teresa's Views

In

Itinerary

October II's

NEW YORK (CNS) — A Simple

will also

be released simultaneously

in

Path, a book detailing Mother Teresa of

France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands,

Calcutta's message for the '90s, will be

Spain and throughout South America.

A Simple Path was written with Mother Teresa's full cooperation and is based on "exclusive conversations with her over a sustained period of time," according to Ballantine.

"It is a privilege to be publishing a book with Mother Teresa and to have the opportunity to support this rare and selfless woman in her effort to spread her timely spiritual message of love and concern for all people," said Linda Grey, president and publisher of The B allantine Publishing Group in New York.

published worldwide on Oct. 26 to mark the 45th anniversary of the founding of her

first

mission of charity in Calcutta.

Ballantine Books, a division of Ran-

dom

House, will publish the $20 hardcover book in English and Spanish in the United States and Canada.

Rider Books, an imprint of Random House U.K., will publish A Simple Path in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It

React

(From Page

1)

"Men need to be addressed as males within culture, society and Church.

called the papal letter "both a challenge

and a source of hope and inspiration for the

new millennium."

"I can' t think of a leader in the

today

who could

—

or would

the equality and dignity of

world

— address women

in

such a clear, appreciative and unambiguous fashion," he added.

Sister Andree Fries, a member of the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood and president of the Leadership Conference for

Women

Religious,

welcomed

the

pope's "affirmation of the positive contributions of the women' s movement and his insistence that full respect for women

be achieved, not simply by condemning discrimination and injustice, but by mounting a campaign for the promotion of women."

But Sister Andree faulted the letter for failing to open "new avenues for will

women life

to participate

of the Church."

more

Attention

As

he suggests for women' s issues and concerns, this topic might best be discussed by men and women together. Perhaps we need opportunities to explore fully the unique gifts and functions of each and those characteristics shared by both."

Cardinal Adam J. Maida of Detroit

fully in the

Mletes If you will

be

Olympics, we'd like to hear from you. We want to track your

NC

28207. luck as

and

you head for

the

call or write today.

more about Youth Break-

ing Barriers and other Mecklenburg

Ministry programs, call Dianne English at (704) 347-2404.

Mary Coyne

Wessling, a former

assistant editor of the North Carolina

Catholic

is

a freelance writer

in

Char-

lotte.

Visit

r

— —

— — —

— — — — — — Holy — 12:15 O'Connor. residence of Cardinal John — 3:30 Cathedral and a rosary of address by Pope John — United Holy See's mission of Blessing of Holy address by Nations and churches — 6:30 Informal meeting with of Cardinal O'Connor's communities and — 7 Dinner with bishops of region — 8:30 Informal meeting with Jewish community of Father.

p.m., Arrival at the

p.m., Recitation

J.

brief

in St. Patrick's

the

Paul.

5 p.m.,

the offices

the

the

Father.

a brief

to the

the leadership

other Christian

residence.

at

at the cardinal's residence.

the

the

leaders

at the

the

cardinal's residence.

Sunday, Oct. 8

— 9:50 Baltimore- Washington and informal welcome — 10:15 Camden Yards, Oriole Park Tour by popemobile — 10:45 Celebration of Mass Oriole including a homily by of Angelus.

Holy Father and — residence of Cardinal William H. Parade by popemobile — Assumption and meeting with of of Catholic Relief address by — 5:45 Cathedral of Mary Our Queen and pope.

— 6:25 BaltimoreMary's Seminary Washington — 7:30 Holy Departure ceremony, including an address by — Departure Rome. a.m., Arrival

Inter-

at

national Airport.

inside

a.m.,

at

Baltimore.

at

recitation

Good

learn

a

one session.

I

a.m.,

gold,

To

at

by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. All times are Eastern Daylight Time.

Wednesday, Oct. 4 3 p.m., Arrival at Newark International Airport and welcoming ceremony, including an address by the Holy Father.

5 p.m., Evening prayer at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Newark, including an address by the Holy Father.

Thursday, Oct. 5 9:15 a.m., Visit to the United Nations, including addresses by the Holy Father to the General Assembly and the U.N. staff.

5:30 p.m., Tour by popemobile inside Giants' Stadium, New Jersey.

6 p.m., Celebration of Mass at Giants' Stadium, including a homily by the Holy Father.

Friday, Oct. 6 9 a.m., Tour by popemobile inside Aqueduct Racetrack, Queens, N.Y. 9:30 a.m., Celebration of Mass at Aqueduct Racetrack, including a homily by the pope.

5 p.m., Tour by popemobile on the grounds of St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers,N.Y. 5:15 p.m., Evening prayer and an address to seminarians.

Saturday, Oct. 7 9 a.m., Tour by popemobile on the Great Lawn of Central Park, New York.

9:30 a.m., Celebration of Mass on the Great Lawn, including a homily by

p.m.,

&

who conducted

K

p.m.,

Call Joann Keane, Associate Editor, The Herald, Catholic News (704) 331-1713, or write to 1524 E. Morehead St., Charlotte,

Office,

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Here is the complete schedule of Pope John Paul

ecclesial

summer.

Development

Catholic prayer service

For Pope John Paul's U.S.

p.m.,

progress as you head for the games next

BOBBITT

Oct. 4-8 visit to the United States, as approved by the Vatican and announced

the

participating in Atlanta Sports '95 or are in training for the 1996

Mike Hyatt

effort.

Rohrman of the Diocese of Charlotte's

St.

Nimmons of Our Lady

process was a way to make people under-

YBB program hosted

Uzzell, Jennifer Bonacci,

Photo by WES

Other issues discussed included racism, sexism and religious discrimination. Although the topics were heavy, the

This year the

Anna

and Steve Lloyd make hanging sheetrock a group

1

the

Park,

the

to the

:30 p.m.,

Keeler.

5 p.m., Visit to the Basilica

the

the

Services.

leadership

p.m., Visit to the

a brief

the

p.m., Arrival at St.

for transfer to the

International Airport.

the

p.m.,

8 p.m.,

for

Father.

i

.t

The Catholic News

July 21, 1995

strengthened

Father Cutter, Former Pastor At PHILADELPHIA

— Oblate Father

Joseph A. Cutter, a former pastor and school official in the Diocese of Chardied July 12 at

St.

Catherine Hall,

a convalescent home in Philadelphia.

was

Arden in 1968, Father Cutter served as a high schools in Philadelphia, Lockport, N.Y., and Toledo, Ohio.

Following his retirement, Father Cutter lived at retirement communities in

Wyndmoor,

original structure purchased

when

the

was established in 1964 by the Bishop Vincent Waters of the Dio-

parish

cese of Raleigh.

and Newfield,

Pa.,

before entering

St.

N.J.,

Catherine Hall

last

year.

A

of the present church which replaced the

Mass of

was Our Lady of Light

Christian Burial

celebrated July 15 at

Chapel on the grounds of the Oblate Retreat and Retirement Center in Childs, Md., with burial in the Oblate Cemetery.

Father Cutter is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Oblate Retirement Fund, PO Box 1452, Wilmington, DE 19899.

Cardinal: First J.

(CNS) Cardinal O'Connor of New York told a

congressional subcommittee July 10 that the First

Amendment

has been thrown

"out of whack" by an emphasis on its "no

establishment" clause regarding religion at the expense of its "free exercise" clause.

"Something has to be done to restore

FATHER JOSEPH

A.

CUTTER

the balance," he said.

The

cardinal did

not endorse the idea of a constitutional

From 1970

1972 when the Dio-

to

cese of Charlotte was established, Father

amendment or recommend any other specific solution.

initiated into

the Church

of preparation for the

sacrament.

witness at field hearings held in

York by

New

House of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, chaired by Republican Charles T. Canady of Florida.

The committee also heard from Fathe U.S.

ther Richard

J.

Neuhaus, founder and

president of the Institute on Religion and

Public Life, which publishes the journal First Things.

He

called the situation concerning

the free-exercise provision "very seri-

But when one subcommittee

was dean of the Asheville Dean-

members of Holy Cross Parish in Kernersville became fully when Bishop William G. Curlin confirmed them June 3. Their sponsor said the teens showed dedication and enthusiasm during the long process

Twenty-four young

Amendment Emphasis Unbalanced

—

NEW YORK John

Cutter

..

teacher and athletic coach at Catholic

He

80.

As pastor of St. Barnabas Church in Arden, N.C., from 1968 to 1982, Father Cutter was instrumental in the planning

late

spirit

Barnabas, Dies At Age 80

St.

lotte,

m The

& Hsrak

mem-

ous," saying

it

moral and religious revitalization needed by the nation could not come from government.

He said the nation needed more dialogue about the ways religion can be expressed without offending minorities

and unbelievers, but

that

proposing a

amendment in the current atmosphere would create a polarizing debate.

The hearings, held at a Hunter College auditorium, drew some 200 specta-

prayer

tors.

was "largely created by

Committee members' questions for

From 1 978

ber raised the issue of a school prayer

Supreme Court decisions of recent de-

the witnesses divided largely along party

he was vicar of the Asheville Vicariate of the Diocese of Charlotte.

He also served for a time in the mid\970s as chairman of the diocesan school

amendment, Cardinal O'Connor said he

cades, and

lines.

ery of the Diocese of Raleigh. to 1982,

board.

He

retired for health reasons in

thought some people proposed that as a supposedly easy way of dealing with the "purely secularistic orientation" given to public schools.

1982.

In his testimony, the cardinal re-

A

counted his experience in dealing with a variety of church-state problems such as city efforts to impose a policy of hiring of homosexuals or abortion counseling requirements on Church agencies that re-

native of

Philadelphia, Father

Cutter entered the Oblates of St. Francis

made his solemn of perpetual vows Sept, 7,

de Sales in 1931 and profession

1935 He was ordained to the priesthood in Wilmington, Del., June 9, 1940 after studies at DeSales Hall and The Catholic .

University of America, both in Washington,

1940

tip

until his first parish

A

assignment

against religion" posed a threat to American democracy because politics was a moral enterprise and most Americans

to pass a school prayer

amendment

or

other legislation to provide for greater auspices.

The Rev James A. Forbes Jr. .

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in proposals to

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expression of religion under government

Mother Teresa

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change the legal framework of church-state relations. danger

going with this."

Other witnesses included Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg, a retired synagogue leader who has also been an author and prominent figure in national Jewish affairs; Rabbi Mayer Schiller, a Hasidic

Excluding religion "has driven a wedge between the moral judgment of the American people and their public role as citizens," he said.

Some witnesses opposed any effort

Celebration of Faith with

crats indicated they

stances of hostility and discrimination

derived their morality from religion.

at

Republicans pointed to problems

in securing free-exercise rights and Demo-

Public Square, Father Neuhaus said "in-

"School prayer wouldn't touch the about here," he said.

Cardinal O'Connor was the lead

the time of his ordination in

no position on what approach the subcommittee should pursue.

Alluding to his book, The Naked

of the iceberg of the problems I've

tried to talk

D.C.

From

ceive public funds.

it might be best if the court could remedy the problems."

Many people believe the court is unlikely to do that, he added. But he took

its

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(Pro-Life Corner Planned Parenthood's special research arm acknowledged there were 168,000

second and

third trimester

abortions in 1988.

National Right

May Paul

Editorial Religious Freedom There has been considerable discussion of the supposed need for a Religious Equality Amendment to the

we

federal constitution but

are

still

not convinced that

to

is

a need for

it.

The

the bill for which

fill

First

At a recent congressional hearing on the subject, Cardinal John O' Connor of New York said that the First Amendment has been thrown "out of whack" by emphasizing the "no establishment" clause at the expense of the "free exercise" clause.

Cardinal O' Connor said something must be done to

new

restore the balance but he did not endorse a constitutional

amendment.

Most of the agitation for a new amendment seems stem from the issue of prayer in the public schools.

And many of those doing the agitating seem to be most

to

upset by court decisions barring "official" prayers

mandated by school

authorities.

Many of us are old enough to remember when the public school day always began with a reading from the

Xing James Bible even in schools in heavily Catholic neighborhoods. Not many of us look back on those as "the good old days."

President Clinton appeared to get something right

when he directed his top education and justice

last week

send all public school districts guidelines on what prayer and other religious activities are permitted.

The president said the Constitution does not require schools to be "religion free" and he cited a long list of religious activities that are permitted under the Constiit

stands.

"While the government may not use schools

to

coerce the conscience of our students ortoconvey officii

endorsement of religion, the govenment's schools also

may not discriminate against private

religious expres-

sion during the school day,"Clinton said.

always has been a generally accepted idea that

It

you don't tinker with the Constitution unless a change really needed. There does not appear to be any great need for a change and the agitation for a new amendment on religious freedom seems to be tinkering for the sake of tinkering.

VATICAN CITY

(CNS)

— Pope John Paul

II

imperfect

communion that already exists between dif-

m

At the same time, he emphasized that the Church as willed by Christ reserves a primary leadership role to the pope.

**»»

He

said the universal

Church was

instituted as a

who

"single flock under a single pastor, Christ,

is

represented by a single universal vicar, the supreme pontiff."

He said that unfortunately, however,

signs of

disunity were already visible in apostolic times.

"It

was

addressing more than 1,000 representatives of Serra

the beginning of a painful history that has

seen in every age the formation of particular groups of

who detached themselves from the Catholic Church, along with the appearance of schisms and heresies and the birth of 'separate' churches," he said.

He noted that the Second Vatican Council said that in these divisions, people on both sides were sometimes to blame. With the council, the Church made an irre-

"culture of life"

Christians

versible commitment to restoring Christian unity through

The pope

grow where a

promoted.

is

said July 6 that the

demands of pastoral

ministry around the world urgently require an increase in the number of priests, and he thanked Serrans for their

efforts at finding

works

new

vocations.

Serra International

some 30

countries to foster priestly and and train lay faithful.

The pope said the key to promoting vocations lies in creating an environment that a culture of life in

religious vocations

—

dialogue and prayer, he said.

"Today the ecumenical way

the

is

way of

the

church," he said. He said this means that for the individual Christian, too, the ecumenical task is of

—

A n

m CI

!'<

k ti

includes a supernatural dimension.

"This culture of life puts humanity back in touch

with its creator and with itself; it helps people rediscover

primary importance.

Ecumenical development requires above all the liberation from prejudices that have blocked the development of dialogue, he said. All Christians should be willing to look closely at their own histories, as well, he

the great value of faith, prayer and contemplation," he

K

said.

ra

said.

schools to provide a proper understanding of the human

Church recognizes that it is already tied to separated churches by an imperfect but true communion, based on baptism, the Scriptures and other common elements.

Meanwhile, he

said, the Catholic

Pope Says

Priestly Vocations Will

Grow

Where 'Culture Of Life' Is Promoted VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope John

—

that

"Such a culture will strengthen Christian families, 'domestic Church' which offers great prospects for

u

encourage

in

the birth of vocations," he said.

It

will also

and divine dimensions of vocations, he said.

The pope said Serra International was helping to achieve this goal through moral and material support, and most of all through prayer.

The organization had the papal audience after holding its 53rd world congress in Genoa, Italy.

t

I fi

Hi

Paul

II, is:

'Crimes Against Humanity'

Number

4,

If Pope John Paul II is correct in accusing the Bosnian Serbs of "crimes against humanity" and I firmly agree with him then the member states of the United Nations must be at least guilty of aiding and

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course.

The pope used another term in describing the events

Whenever I hear about Serbs proclaiming that any place with Serbs

is

part of Greater Serbia,

I

can't help

but wonderjust how serious they are. For instance, does Greater Serbia include the area around the Serbian

Orthodox cathedral in northern Illinois where their last king is buried? Or the apartment on Chicago's Gold Coast where King Peter's son and heir was living the last I

heard?

The Catholic News

July 21, 1995

The Sadness At Not Being A There

so

much goodness

know

it," a remark that almost always produces embarrassed laughter and a sharp denial. People don't think of them-

pass.

selves as saints, especially those

weak.

Evelyn Underhill (1875-1941), an expert in mysticism wrote: "Quietly deal-

Leon Bloy wrote,

"the greatest sad-

ness is not to be a saint" and he

But

this

thing. to

The spirit is willing but the flesh is

kind of sadness

We can live with

it,

is

was right. not a bad

and even put it

work for us. Think about it: when you

about disappointing God it's a sure sign that you are deeply in love with are sad

Him. This is a holy sadness which can purify your soul. It leads to a passionate desire to be more perfectly united with you Maker.

Sooner or later the fire of God' s love will turn your soul to flame. St. Augustine wrote:

"One loving

Spirit sets an-

on fire." Augustine knew from experience that the fire of God's love eventually consumes the beloved. Therefore, when you find yourself overwhelmed by sadness, guilt or remorse, try to remember that God's love other loving spirit

simply by offering our sufferings to God in their behalf.

"more temperamental sufferings than sins; and because they are a form of suffering you can always accept them and add them to the cross. The root

cheerful acceptance of suffering as a

is that

God is all that matters in

and because of this, there is never anything to be afraid of, in spite of your illusions to the contrary. A Christian can always do something with sufreligion

Simply offer

fering.

it

up

to

Q. I have been attending Mass at our cathedral regularly for a long time and am very interested in joining the Catholic Church. After studying the Catechism of the Catholic Church, I however, I am led to believe the Catholie Church would not accept me. I am j 40 years old, have been married and divorced twice, but have no plans for I marriage now. As I understand the [catechism, you are required to have a marriage annulled after a divorce before you can partake of the Eucharist, til need to know if that is even possible I for me. I also have a question about the I church my son and I have been attending. Friends tell me that we would need to attend the church in our area. Is this true? We really enjoy the Mass at the I

lij

1

cathedral and have made some friends

God."

The saints offered their sufferings in

many ways. They

believed that

we can

ransom someone from danger or misery

The

i

God's permissive

sign of

is

never easy to

my cross, Lord, I shall bear Please me the courage to be brave and not it.

give

complain."

In times of sadness

Arab

it'

s

a good idea to

sand storm; lie down and remain motionless until the storm passes. A storm cannot be resisted, so you are wise to wait. Whether in a storm of pain or in a sunburst of elation, remain quiet, and turn to God. In imitate the

is

can be a crucifixion. In either case God is never absent. The Holy Spirit uses both our agony and our ecstasy to come closer to us. Through it all, He remains unchanging love.

For a free copy of the Christopher News Note, "Patience, " send a stamped,

attain that level of acquiescence. "If this is

be well. a sign of a holiness. It's be patient. Sometimes it

all will

Patience

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in a

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This is particularly true in matters of

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essentials into account.

of this to assure you

all

judging from your

letter,

the Catholic faith

is

The Question Box

that,

conversion to

not as out of the

Father John Dietzen

question as you suppose.

There is no need or possibility here go into details of Church laws. You need to make an appointment with a priest you feel comfortable with, perhaps in the parish you attend, and ex-

Gospel, ministering the sacraments and

to attend

plain your circumstances.

so on) of

the sacraments and otherwise practicing

to

He will determine which of several

all

the faithful living in their

elsewhere are at least receiving

assigned territory. (See, for example,

their faith. Discuss this with

possible avenues, only one of which might

Canons 518, 519, 528.)

also,

be an annulment, would be best to pursue and then help you with the required pro-

tration

cedures.

parishes in our country are territorial,

A. Trying to arrive at answers from the catechism to questions like yours can be difficult and frustrating. Small parts of a proper answer, all of which must be [considered together, will necessarily be [scattered in various sections of the book.

The highest goal

Catholic Church

Now to your second question. Most

there. (Kansas)

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ger feelings of sadness are, in her words,

principle

4h Or

One Candle

and desires is infinitely more humbling than any sort of deliberate austerity (like fasting) which only makes one feel one has done something !" Underhill said that most of your transgressions which trig-

Joining

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Light

ing with one' s own uncontrolled thoughts

truly are.

Saint

Love and try remain as quiet as possible. Accept your bad feelings and wait for them to is

to

who

lk ;aid

a furnace of Unchanging

in the

average person that I'm always tempted to say "you're a saint and you don't

is

&

that is they

embrace

ally all Christians,

all

Catholics, actu-

who live in that geo-

In practice, however, actual regis-

As

It's

pastors, parish priests are re-

a rare priest today

problem with

that.

As

ish,

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who has a we are

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willing to care for everyone in our parish;

but we're also happy that those who wish

outlining marriage regulations in

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pastors

education and formation, preaching the

your priest

his advice.

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and participation in a parish is not nearly so confined in most places. A huge number of Catholics "belong to" and worship in parishes outside the actual territory in which they live, perhaps across town or even in another city.

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Pitfalls Even during the summer, I can't get away from my students.

When I go to the grocery store down the street on any given day, I can look

down

the line of checkers and baggers and count them.

There's Erin and Nancy and Aimee becking today. Keith, Lisa and Kelly are bagging. They're working hard during summer vacation because they really need the money. College is coming up, car payments have to be made, and a ittle spending money can always come in handy.

Most of my students have jobs. They work

in the grocery store, they're wait-

and they do yard work. It' s a good way to spend your summer. No question.

I just wish they'd quit once school tarts. There are, it is true, some students who are in real need. They attend a Jrivate school, and part of their income joes to tuiti on They have to make money resses

.

or college.

Some

students can handle

it.

I've

taught

Of Working While

some very smart

kids

who

In

School

don't

Coming Of Age

have to invest as much time in homework as others. One girl who is a baby sitter for my children and a student in a public high school told

me

haven't had any

in April as a senior, "I

homework

since Janu-

Amy want

job too.

But they are the exception. Most young people who try to carry a full load at school and work afterward find that something gets sacrificed in the process.

Usually what suffers is school.

Ask a student who is having a hard time staying awake what the problem is and you almost always hear the same answer. "I had to close last night at work." Or, "I had to work 5 to 9, so I

my homework until 10."

And if they're honest, the great ma-

worth the price you pay?

Unfortunately, the answer I get to those questions usually is "yes." For many things? Is

kids, a

It'

admit that they really don't need the money they make from work.

But they sure do want it. They want a new car, and that costs money. They

it

new

infinitely

car of a specific

make

is

more important than learning.

s interesting,

but I have found that

who work out of true need are also kids who refuse to let their school-

the kids

work

suffer because of their job. It's

who work just to have money to spend on luxuries who end up with low

those

grades.

couldn't start jority of kids

buy CDs, clothes and a new

Do you really have to have all these

ary."

Those kids can manage school and a

to

television for their room.

I

my

don't

know

the answer.

Some

of

students have quit their jobs during

the school year but most of them do it not to

have more time for schoolwork, but of

grown up in homes where both parents worked endless hours during the week, not just to put a roof over their heads but to

make

house

sion. Is

value

my

students, too, have

sure that roof

is

over a certain

in a certain prestigious subdiviit

any wonder these students it can buy over

money and what

everything else, including their school-

work and their health?

Yes, young people can

learn valu-

able lessons and skills in the workplace.

But parents need

to think carefully be-

fore allowing their teens to work 20 or 30

hours a week at the same time they are carrying a load of six academic classes.

These kids will be spending the next 40 years of their lives working. Can't they spare four years for school?

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Parishes Need Young Adults Is

your parish young adult friendly?

wave of technology

for

more

effective

To answer this question you may have to

ministering in the parish, Xers would

take a look at who's attending Mass,

bring a foundation of expertise from

who's active in the ministries of the parish and who' s involved in key roles in important parish organizations. If you

greatly benefit.

many people of Generation X, chances are your answer to the opening can' t find

question

is

which the

staff

and leadership would

e.g.,

Generation X are persons born in the

young adults,

sacramental preparation.

engaged couple comes

"NO!"

When

an

wants their infant baptized or a young

They account

30%

The

young adult Catholics in this group are by and large the GAP (Generation Absent from the Parish) in parishes across country. Interestingly, within the

the

GAP

are defining characteristics par-

ishes

are thirsting for. For example,

Preparing the

soil

following questions:

diverse and multicultural society than

are the

and many social complexities. The challenges of diversity are met in most facets of their lives. Meeting those challenges in the parish would be aided by the participation of the

GAP in its ministries

and organizations. To usher

in the

new

Terri Lyke

Com-

munion, there are opportunities to evangelize, to welcome, to invite them to community and ownership, to plant seeds.

However, before we can plant, we must assess the lay of the land (general attitudes in the parish), and prepare the soil.

Generation Xers came of age in a more previous generations. They grew up in a society characterized by heterogeneity

&

prepare for marriage, a young couple

family brings their child for First

of the total U.S. population.

Andrew

to the parish to

21 -year span between 1961 and 1981. for 79.4 million people,

Family Reflections

One way to fill the GAP is to look at the ministries that involve

— Who

means asking

young

the

adults pres-

ently involved in the ministries and orga-

nizations?

— How they involved?

— How they invited/welcomed belong?

— How presence acknowledged and affirmed?

— How they mission are

are

to

is

their

are

vital to the

of the parish?

fertile soil for planting

The U.S. bishops

are preparing a

It is

young

pastoral plan for ministry with

people.

adults scheduled for release in 1996. In

A young adult friendly parish is

dynamic. It is a parish that is open to change and ready to grow. It is a parish

conjunction with the bishops' document, the Catholic

seeds of all kinds.

a parish that is more welcoming to all

Campus Ministry Associa-

that has innovation generated

and the National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association have received a grant from the Raskob and Humanitas Foundations to develop 10 innovative projects that will enhance the church's ministry with young adults. These efforts will aid parishes by providing a working document and practical resources for establishing and nurturing

by

fresh

ideas and youthful imagination. The fruits

tion

of the harvest will be a parish that fuller

communion

is in

building bridges be-

tween generations instead of living with a

GAP. Your comments, questions and sug-

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them

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A young adult friendly parish has

Suggestions For Avoiding Divorce Dear Dr. Shu ping, have recently learned that my husband has been having an affair which apparently has gone on for more than a year. I have been feeling extremely hurt, angry, and confused. I I

don't know what to think or do. The only person I have told is my sister.

She thinks I would be crazy to even consider staying with him when he obviously doesn't love me. But we have four children, and I feel that I have to consider what is going to be best for them. I'm not sure what I should do at this point. As far as I can tell, he's not sure what he wants to do either. But he is still

want

seeing her,

and doesn't really I'm be-

to discuss the situation.

ginning to

feel that

divorce

may

be

But understanding the negative efyour marriage. I would also suggest two other books: Divorce Busters, by Michelle Weiner-David, and Marriage Savers, by Mike McManus. Both books maintain that divorce should be avoided if at all possible because of the effects on the entire family, and both give you a number of practical things you can try that can help to change the marriage. Even if your husband is not interested in changing right now, there are things you can do fects of divorce doesn't heal

would make a difference. talked to Mike McManus on the phone and he highly recommends the Retrouvaille program, which is availSocial Services.

It'

s designed for couples

yours. Call Nick or Irene Fadero at (704)

school and the others are in elementary school.

544-0621 for more information.

But even if your husband seems unwilling to make any effort right now, start with you. Talk to a counselor, read the books, and begin to take action.

Dr. Shuping practices as a psychiatrist in Winston-Salem. Questions for this column may be sent to: Dr. Martha W. Shuping, 1400 Millgate Drive, Suite B, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

understandable that you would

be having some strong emotions right now, and a lot of confusion too. This is an incredibly painful situation for anyone to deal with. My first suggestion would be to get some individual counseling for yourself to deal with the pain that

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U.S. Catholic Bishops,

Communities of Salt and Light

you are experiencing.

In regard to the children, there is now

a body of reputable research which shows

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that divorce has lasting, harmful effects

on everyone involved. For example, Judith Wallerstein, Ph.D., a highly re-

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of 1 30 children of divorce, doing follow-

up over a 20-year period. Her findings have been extensively reported in professional publications. She concludes that divorce has a "profound influence" on these children over the years, affecting these children' s future relationships and marriages. Her book Second Class: Men, Women, and Children a Decade After Divorce is worth reading. It would give

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most people hold the traditional view nuns are women who have never married nor will ever marry. But in my story today, I discovered that this idea is somewhat outdated and things can be different. This is what happened to Dan and William Brewer. They did not believe that their mother really wanted to

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first

to actively

work

at St.

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ministries.

Once her sons were grown and on own, she entered the

their

Sisters of

Charity of Cincinnati. There, after sev-

life.

of study, work, and discernment, she decided to profess her final

She has had the idea, the feeling, 1 6. But she did not take the

eral years

since she was |

she and her children

church with Jesuit Father William Kelly, then the pastor. She was the chairperson for the building commission and because of her experience in architecture she worked on the interior design of the new church. She also took part in many other

because

is

When

to live in Mooresville, N.C., she

began

explain to their friends that

mother

vows.

step toward religious life until her

marriage was annulled. She always knew

"I, Sister

Sister Margarita

Margarita Maria Brewer,

j

God was

do something and because of that call she said "yes" to the Lord in order to dedicate her time and life to his

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commit myself for life to the service of our loving God and God's

calling her to

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By ARTURO DE AGUILAR Young people would find it very difficult to

&

The Catholic News

July 21, 1995

Brewer with her sons, William

(I)

and Dan, and

after her religious consecration at the

convent

his wife,

Amanda.at

of the Sisters of Charity

of Cincinnati, Ohio.

were the words she used to promise her collaboration in God' s plan of salvation. This was the reaffirmation of the continuous and dedicated work she has been doing during most of her life.

For the last few years she has worked as a pastoral associate in the Outer Banks Catholic Parish, in the Diocese of Ra-

people..."

woman I am writing about is Sister Margarita Brewer, who at the end of May professed her perpetual vows as work. The

|a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, Ohio.

was born in La SChorrera, Panama and came to the United Sister Margarita

States in 1964. Shortly after she arrived,

It is

very interesting to discover how

God works

in

table ways.

How

mysterious and inscru-

woman who

a

after

being a mother, working as an architect for 23 years, and raising her sons, is

Some of her duties are: director of RCIA pro-

leigh.

Church places where

women's group in the parish, and her work in the Hispanic Ministry.

called

by God to be a part of the work of

Ishe began her involvement in

the religious education and

salvation through the consecrated life of

[activities in the different

grams, organizer and advisor of the

a religious. This

makes me think

that

God is calling each one of us to a special work. It may not be to the consecrated but definitely to a

life,

tion with His

own particular The

of collabora-

life

work of

salvation in our

situations.

entire Hispanic

community of

the Charlotte diocese rejoices with Sister

Margarita

who

served our community

unselfishly and lovingly.

We pray

that

God will bless her in her work for having answered His call.

Arturo de Aguilar is a seminarian of the Diocese of Charlotte. This article was originally published in Spanish in

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frequently at a disadvantage from the

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T am writing this letter to each one

Thank you, women who workl You

you as a sign of solidarity and gratitude on the eve of the Fourth World Conference on Women, to be held in Beijing this coming September.

are present and active in every area of

1.

J.of

—

Before all else, I wish to express my deep appreciation to the United Na-

social, economic, cultural, artisand political. In this way you make an indispensable contribution to the growth of a culture which unites reason and feeling, to a model of life ever open to

tions for having sponsored this very

the sense of mystery, to the establish-

significant event.

The Church

desires

for her part to contribute to upholding

the dignity, role

and rights of

not only by the specific

Holy See's

women

work of

the

official delegation to the

conference in Beijing, but also by speak-

mind of every woman. Recently, when Mrs. ing directly to the heart and

Gertrude Mongella, the secretary-general of the conference, visited me in connection with the Beijing meeting, I gave her a written message which stated some basic points of the Church' s teaching with regard to women's issues. That message, apart from the specific cir-

life

tic

ment of economic and political structures ever more worthy of humanity.

Thank you, consecrated womenl Following the example of the greatest of

women,

the mother of Jesus Christ, the

Word, you open yourselves with obedience and fidelity to the gift of God' s love. You help the Church and all mankind to experience a "spousal" relationship to God, which magnificently expresses the fellowship which God wishes to establish with his creatures.

Thank you, every woman, for the simple fact of being a woman Through incarnate

\

the insight

which

is

excluded from equal educational opportunities, underestimated, ignored and not given credit for their intellectual contributions. Sadly, very little of women's achievements in history can be registered by the science of history.

But even though time may have buried the documentary evidence of those achievements, their beneficent influence can be felt as a force which has shaped the lives of successive generations, right up to our own. To this great, immense feminine "tradition" humanity owes a debt which can never be repaid. Yet how many women have been and continue to be valued more for their physical appearance than for their skill, their pro-

the systematic exploitation of sexuality

fessionalism, their intellectual abilities,

an abortion always remains a grave sin. »' But before being something to blame oiii w the woman, guilt needs to be attributed to & men and to the complicity of the general

start,

so

much

a part of

their deep sensitivity; in a word, the very

dignity of their being!

X nd what shall we say of the ./Vobstacles which in so many parts of the world still keep women from

4

women have

Been

and continue

to Be valued mom

than for their skill, their professionalism, their intellectural aBilities, their deep 1 sensitivity; in a word, the very dignity of their Being /'

for

their physical appearance

your womanhood you enrich the world' understanding and help to make human relations more honest and authentic. know of course that simply say3 ling thank you is not enough. Un-

warded to every conference of bishops,

which has conditioned us to a remarkable extent. In every time and place this conditioning has been an obstacle to the

so that

it

could be circulated as widely

as possible.

Taking up the themes I addressed in document, I would now like to speak directly to every woman, to reflect with her on the problems and the prospects of what it means to be a woman in our time. In particular I wish that

to consider the essential issue of the

dignity and rights of the light of the

women

as seen in

word of God.

This "dialogue" really needs to begin with a word of thanks. As I wrote in

my apostolic letter Mulieris Dignitatem, Church "desires to give thanks to the most holy Trinity for the 'mystery of woman' and for every woman for all that constitutes the eternal measure the

—

of her feminine dignity, for the 'great

works of God,' which throughout human history have been accomplished in and through her" (No. 31).

HP his word of thanks to the Lord 2.

X

for his mysterious plan regard-

ing the vocation and mission of women

world is at the same time a concrete and direct word of thanks to women, to every woman, for all that they represent in the life of humanity.

Thank you, women who are mothers*. You have sheltered human beings within yourselves in a unique experience of joy and travail. This experience makes you become God's own smile upon the newborn child, the one who guides your child' s first steps, who helps it to grow and who is the anchor as the child makes its way along the journey in the

of

T

fortunately,

progress of

we

are heirs to a history

women. Women's

you bring the richness of your

which by prosperity and peace andS yet are often corrupted by a culture ol mt hedonistic permissiveness which aggravates tendencies to aggressive male be-§* are blessed

id

havior. In these cases the choice to have

mi,

social environment.

U

\ /fy

even though humanity owes

women regain

and economic

how

think of

politi-

We

need only of motherhood is

life?

the gift

Certainly,

gift.

very

its

much

remains to be done to prevent discrimination against those who have chosen to be wives and mothers. As far as personal rights are concerned, there is an urgent need to achieve real equality in every area: equal pay for equal work, protection for working mothers, fairness in career advancements, equality of spouses with regard to family rights and the recognition of everything that is part of the rights and duties of citizens in a democratic state.

This is a matter ofjustice but also of

Women will increasingly play

-

6

nity

and

press

role.

full respect for their

Here

I

cannot

fail to

fom

gdi

1i

dig

ex

Di

my admiration for those women ol

good will who have devoted their lives to defending the dignity of womanhood by

not

fighting for their basic social, economic

and

political rights, demonstrating cou It rageous initiative at a time when this was considered extremely inappropriate, the sign of a lack of femininity, a manifestation of exhibitionism and even a sin!

In this year's World Day of Peace message, I noted that when one looks al the great process of women's liberation "the journey has been a difficult and complicated one and, at times, not with h out its share of mistakes. But it has been§iei il;3

often been relegated to the margins of

problems of the future: leisure time, the quality of life, migration, social ser-

substantially a positive one,

vices, euthanasia, drugs, health care, the

presence of women in society will prove

which in various parts of thfl^ world still prevent women from being ^ acknowledged, respected and appreci fa

most valuable, for

will help to mani-

ated in their own special dignity" (No. 4)

when

This journey must go on! But I am convinced that the secret of making speedy progress in achieving full respect for women and their identity involves more than simply the condemnation ol discrimination and injustices, necessary though this may be. Such respect must first and foremost be won through an effective and intelligent campaign fot the promotion of women, concentrating on all areas of women's life and begin ning with a universal recognition of the dignity of women. Our ability to recog nize this dignity, in spite of historical conditioning, comes from the use of reason itself, which is able to understand the law of God written in the heart of ever)

and even reduced to servitude.

This has prevented women from truly being themselves, and it has resulted in a spiritual impoverishment of humanity. Certainly it is no easy task to assign the blame for this, considering the many kinds of cultural conditioning which down the centuries have shaped ways of thinking and acting. And if objective society

blame, especially in particular historical contexts, has belonged to not just a few members of the Church, for this I am

May

be transformed, on the part of the whole Church, into a renewed commitment of fidelity to the Gospel vision. When it comes to setting women free from every kind of exploitation and domination, the Gospel contains an ever relevant message which goes back to the attitude of Jesus Christ himself. Transcending the established norms of his own culture, Jesus

truly sorry.

this regret

women with openness, respect, acceptance and tenderness. In this way he honored the dignity which women treated

have always possessed according to God's plan and in his love. As we look to Christ at the end of this second mil-

ecology,

etc. In all

these areas a greater

it

fest the contradictions present

society is organized solely according to

"Jesus treated women

with

openness, respect, acceptance

and tenderness... 9le honored the dignity

which women

have always possessed according to

Qodsplan and in

His love." the criteria of efficiency and productivity,

and

it

will force systems to

way which

signed in a

be rede-

favors the pro-

cesses of humanization which

mark the

"civilization of love".

HP hen too, when we look at one of JL the

most sensitive aspects of the

situation of

women

in the world,

how

how much of his message has been heard and acted upon

women

lennium,

Yes,

natural to ask ourselves

it is

it is

time to examine the past

it is

due

in a

history of humanity.

review of the long Women have con-

much

as

men

more often than not, they did so in much more difficult conditions. I think

and,

particularly of those

culture and

them

and devoted their lives to of the fact that they were

art,

in spite

women who loved

in the area of sexuality?

At the

threshold of the third millennium

we

cannot remain indifferent and resigned before this phenomenon. The time has come to condemn vigorously the types of sexual violence which frequently have women for their object and to pass laws which effectively defend them from such violence. Nor can we fail, in the name of the respect due to the

still

human

person, to

condemn the widespread hedonistic and

even

unfinished, due to the

if it

is

Hoi

many ob I

stacles

human the

can we not mention the long and degrading history, albeit often an "underground" history, of violence against

tributed to that history as

society,

so common

a part in the solution of the serious

of your husbands in a relationship of giving at the service of love and life.

all

still

in the world, but also in societies

necessity.

where

the heart of the family, and then of

only in situations of war,

prerogatives misrepresented; they have

Thank you, women who are wivesl You irrevocably join your future to that

Thank you, women who are daughand women who are sisters] Into

are thinking of atrocities perpetrated not

has often been unacknowledged and their

with courage, to assign responsibility

life.

ters

dignity

what great appreciation must be to those women who, with a heroic love for the child they have con- $ ceived, proceed with a pregnancy resulting from the injustice of rape. Here we

shown

often penalized rather than rewarded,

being fully integrated into social,

survival to this

cumstances of its origin, was concerned with a broader vision of the situation and problems of women in general in an attempt to promote the cause of women in the Church and in today's world. For this reason I arranged to have it for-

In contrast to these sorts of perversion,

word of thanks to womeni IVJLthus becomes a heartfelt appeal that everyone, and in a special way states and international institutions, should make every effort to ensure thai

cal

"'How many

and corrupts even very young girls into, letting their bodies be used for profit.

being.

More

women, making

7

God's plan

T^vear

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no Ktg

ks ion

c

safe

it

evident as

fcn:

i toi)'

for humanity.

sisters,

fleet

E!C(

to grasp the

ultimate anthropological basis of the dig part of

[

Mil

than anything else

word of God enables us

nity of

U

together

anew on

let

M u

is

the magnificent

I

It

passage in Scripture which describes tht creation of the human race and which ha; ^ so much to say about your dignity anc \

,

1

L

The Book of Genesis speaks of ere summary fashion, in language

^

mission

in the world.

ation in

which is poetic and symbolic, yet pro foundly true: God created man in hi: own image, in the image of God he ere ated him; male and female he createc them. (Gn 1 :27) The creative act of Go< takes place according to a precise plan

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July 21 , 1995

of

First

being

all,

we

human

are told that the

and

created in the image

is

I

likej

ness of God.

(cf.

Gn

1:26) This expres-

makes

sion immediately

clear

what

is

about the human being with regard to the rest of creation.

We are then told that, from the very beginning, man has been created "male and female." Scripture itself provides the interpretation of this fact: Even though man is surrounded by the innumerable creatures of the created world, distinct

•

he realizes that he

is

alone

(cf.

Gn 2:20).

,God intervenes in order to help him escape from this situation of solitude: It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him. (Gn 2: 1 8) The creation of woman is thus marked from the outset by the prin-

those women who are involved in the various areas of education extending well beyond the family:

Man

own sake," as the Second Vatican Council teaches; it significantly adds that man "cannot fully find himself except through a sincere gift of self."

of view, but also from the It is only through the dualof the "masculine" and "feminine"

"human"

A

finds full realization.

fter creating

man male and

fe-

xAjnale, God says to both: Fill the earth and subdue it. (Gn 1 :28) Not only does he give them the power to procreate as a means of perpetuating the huif

race,

mable value for the development of individuals and the future of society. At this point how can I fail to mention the witness of so many Catholic women and religious congregations of women from every continent who have made education, particularly the education of boys and girls, their principal apostolate? How can

not think with gratitude of

in those

awakening profound

U Tn

and

women alike.

this perspective

of "service"

A which, when

it is

carried out with

freedom, reciprocity and love, expresses the truly "royal" nature of mankind, one

is

area of health care, not only in highly organized institutions, but in very precarious circumstances in the poorest countries of the world, thus demonstrating a spirit of service which

called to transform the face of the earth.

not infrequently borders on martyrdom?

application within the Church. If Christ,

species throughout time, he also

them the

gives

earth, charging

them

with the responsible use of its resources.

As

a rational and free being,

which man and

man

essentially that of

In this task,

is

culture,

woman

their fruitful relationship as

start.

In

husband

and wife, in their common task of exercising dominion over the earth, woman and man are marked neither by a static and undifferentiated equality nor by an irreconcilable and inexorably conflictual difference. Their

to

work

most natural

relation-

all

the

in the

Tt is thus my hope, dear sisters, that Ayou will reflect carefully on what

which enables each experience their interpersonal and

reciprocal relationship as a gift

which

enriches and confers responsibility.

To

of the two" God has work of procreation and family life, but the creation of history itself. While the 1994 Internathis "unity

entrusted not only the

Year of the Family focused attenon women as mothers, the Beijing conference, which has as its theme "Action for Equality, Development and

is

primarily spiritual

and cultural in nature, but sociopolitical and economic as well. The various sectors of society, nations and states, and the progress of all humanity, are certainly deeply indebted to the contribu-

tion of

women!

T)rogress usually tends to be mea-

la '

sured according to the criteria, of science and technology. Nor from this point of view has the contribution of I

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women been negligible. Even so, this is not the only measure of progress, nor in fact

is it

the principal one.

Much more

poor? The life of the Church in the Third Millennium will certainly not be lacking in new and surprising manifestations of "the feminine genius." ^LT'ou can see then, dear sisters,

12

X

Church has many rea-

that the

past or present, but also those ordinary

women who

the service of others in their everyday

frequently during the

Church who

lives.

I

sacred ministry, since

of society as a whole as well as in the life of the Church. This subject came up life

In addition, this year in the letter

which I customarily send to priests for Holy Thursday, I invited them to reread Mulieris Dignitatem and reflect on the important roles women have played in their lives as mothers, sisters and coworkers in the apostolate. This

—

is

an-

different from the conju-

gal aspect, but also important

This contribution

cially in serving the poorest of the

hood, this in no way detracts from the role of women or for that matter, from the role of the other members of the

other aspect

of whole societies and nations.

extraordinary social importance, espe-

the exercise of the ministerial priest-

tional

the life

many women, inspired by faith, who were responsible for initiatives of

the

let this

tion

$eace," provides an auspicious occasion for heightening awareness of the many contributions made by women to

in history. I think

genius be more fully expressed in the

( 1 988).

to the plan of

the "unity of the two," a rela-

an impressive and beneficial mark of the great line of woman martyrs, saints and famous mystics. In a particular way I think of St. Catherine of Siena and of St. Teresa of Avila, whom Pope Paul VI of happy memory granted the title of Doctors of the Church. And how can we overlook left

appreciated, but also in order to

to

is

women of the highest caliber who have

U.N. conference in Beijing will bring out the full truth about women. Necessary emphasis should be placed on the genius ofwomen, not only by considering great and famous women of the

tional "uni-duality"

which corresponds

—

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rienced the genius of woman; from the heart of the Church there have emerged

means to speak of the "genius of women," not only in order to be able to see in this phrase a specific part of God' plan which needs to be accepted and it

Marian year, and myself dwelt on it at length in my apostolic letter Mulieris Dignitatem

ship,

God,

by

means of participation which are properly hers, and by showing respect for and promoting the diverse personal and communal charisms which the Spirit of God bestows for the building up of the Christian community and the service of humanity.

In this vast domain of service, the Church's 2,000-year history, for all its

and sovereign choice clearly attested to by the Gospel and by the Church's constant tradition entrusted only to men the task of being an "icon" of his countenance as shepherd and bridegroom of the Church through

jq

alike share

equal responsibility from the

I

women who have worked and continue

of God, to emphasize this

historical conditioning, has truly expe-

trust

can also appreciate that the presence of a certain diversity of roles is in no way prejudicial to women, provided that this diversity is not the result of an arbitrary imposition, but is rather an expression of what is specific to being male and female. This issue also has a particular

man

i

who

earthly labors of men

Word

tering all those

its

acting but also to being.

this

cording to Christ's plan, "is an expression not of domination but of service" (No. 7). The Church urgently needs, in her daily self- renewal in the light of the

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most defenseless. In

wrote to

ever more clearly by developing the spirit of communion, by carefully fos|

seek her guidance along the difficult paths of life on the way to their definitive and transcendent destiny. Each one reaches this final goal by fidelity to his or her own vocation; this goal provides meaning and direction for

Womanhood

I

willed for

human

note that

I

Holy Thursday

j

work they exhibit a kind of affective, cultural and spiritual motherhood which has inesti-

we can

the other hand, as

Letter, the ministerial priesthood, ac-

on earth "which

especially in serving the weakest and

called for,

On

the only creature

and complementary way.

When the Book of Genesis speaks of "help," it is not referring merely to

is

are ever ready

tolic Petrine principle (cf. ibid., 27).

priests in this year's

is

ent

education

i

in

a gift for the sons and daughters of the

manhood does, but in

service agencies, parishes, associations

and movements. Wherever the work of

t

j

Christ.

God lar appreciation to

two of the Church's essential dimensions are seen in a clearer light: the "Marian" principle and the apos-

[

daughter

give themselves generously to others,

8

•

of motherhood is often penalized rather than rewarded, even though humanity owes its very survival to this gift. "...the gift

a differ-

that the

I

Here I would like to express particu-

much

ontological.

i

of women.

This is the way in which authority needs to be understood both in the family and in society and the Church. Each person's fundamental vocation is revealed in this "reigning," for each person has been created in the image of the One who is Lord of heaven and earth and called to be his adopted son or

and willing to

ity

'M

roles, !

women

cal points

i

to the genius

Her service

Womanhood expresses the "human" as

and manhood are complementary not

'

within the family, society certainly owes

much

to reign is to serve!

reignl

is to

(Gaudium et Spes, 24) The maternal "reign" of Mary consists in this. She who was, in all her being, a gift for her Son has also become

only from the physical and psychologi-

i

tionships between people, especially

For her,

nurseries, schools, universities, social

sided but mutual.

i

is the social and ethical dimension, which deals with human relations and spiritual values. In this area, which often develops in an inconspicuous way beginning with the daily rela-

important

of help: a help which is not oneWoman complements man, just as man complements woman: Men and women are complementary.

ciple

as

rk*

Women

>aul II To me 29, 1995 ii

&

— of

that

—

The Church

sees in

Mary

the high-

are not ordained to the all

share equally

in the dignity proper to the common priesthood based on Baptism. These role distinctions should not be viewed in accordance with the criteria of function-

human

ality typical in

societies.

Rather

sons for hoping that the forthcoming

reveal the gift of their

womanhood by

ers est

placing themselves at

For in giving themselves to otheach day, women fulfill their deepvocation. Perhaps more than men,

women acknowledge

the person, be-

cause they see persons with their hearts.

They see them independently of various ideological or political systems.

they must be understood according to

They see

the particular criteria of the sacramental

limitations; they try to

economy,

God

freely

economy of signs chooses in order to become the

i.e.,

present in the midst of humanity.

"help" women, according to the Book of Genesis, are called to give to men.

his free

others in their greatness and

and help them. In

this

go out

way

to

plan of the Creator takes flesh in the history of humanity, and there

Furthermore, precisely in line with

economy of signs, even if apart from the sacramental sphere, there is this

them

the basic

is

con-

stantly revealed in the variety of voca-

— not merely physi— which

tions that beauty

but above

cal,

all spiritual

"womanhood"

God bestowed from the very beginning

which was lived in such a sublime way

by Mary. In fact, there is present in the

on all and in a particular way on women.

While I commend to the Lord in

"womanhood" of a woman who believes,

prayer the success of the important

woman who is "con-

secrated," a kind of inherent "proph-

meeting in Beijing, I invite Ecclesial Communities to make this year an oc-

Nazareth. Putting herself at God's ser-

ecy" (cf. "Mulieris Dignitatem," 29), a powerfully evocative symbolism, a

creator and redeemer of the world for

vice, she also put herself at the service of

highly significant "iconic character,"

the gift of this great treasure which

others: a service of love. Precisely

which finds its and which also

est expression of the

feminine genius,

and she finds

in her a source of constant

inspiration.

Mary

called herself the

"handmaid of the Lord." (Lk 1:38) Through obedience to the word of God she accepted her lofty yet not easy vocation as wife and mother in the family of

through this service Mary was able to experience in her life a mysterious, but authentic reign. It is not by chance that she is invoked as "queen of heaven and earth." The entire community of believers thus invokes her; many nations and peoples call upon her as their "queen."

great significance to that

and especially

in a

full realization in

Mary

aptly expresses the very

essence of the Church as a community consecrated with the integrity of a "virgin" heart to

become

the "bride" of

Christ and "mother" of believers.

When

consider "iconic" we the complementarity of male and female

casion of heartfelt thanksgiving to the

womanhood.

womanhood

In is

all

its

is

expressions,

part of the essential

heritage of mankind and of the

Church

herself.

May Mary, Queen of Love, watch women and their mission in ser-

over

vice of humanity of peace, of the spread of God's kingdom! ,

ioiic

News

& Herald

July 21, 1995

People Chicago-Born Priest To

Father David E. Farrell,

Head Bermuda Diocese

rected the

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CHICAGO

Pope John (CNS) has named Chicago-born Father

Paul II Robert Kurtz, 55, former superior general of the Congregation of the Resurrection, as bishop of Hamilton, Bermuda.

He succeeds a Canadian Resurrection-

In

who had

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di-

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph A. Francis four auxiliary bishops in the

national director of Family Theater Pro-

ment his "priestly life and activities" would continue and that retirement "only means letting go of administration."

ductions in Hollywood

Holy Cross Father William G. Condon, vice presiis

in

relocated to Hollywood. Father Condon

New Nuncio Named For Haiti VATICAN CITY (CNS) —A young

of the world's smallest dioceses, covering about 18.5 square miles of land that

succeeds Holy Cross Father Albert Heinzer, who died in 1994 after serving at Family Theater for more than 35

Vatican diplomat, French Msgr.

Christophe Pierre, has been named the Holy See' s new apostolic nuncio to Haiti.

form the Bermuda

years.

As papal ambassador, he

It

has six

Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Father Condon has

in a total population of 60,000.

Bishop-

designate Kurtz is to be ordained a bishop

and installed as head of the diocese Sept.

15 at the Cathedral of St. Theresa in Hamilton, said an announcement from the U.S. Resurrectionist provincial offices in Chicago.

He

speaks English,

Spanish, Italian and Polish and has specialized in biblical sciences.

French Bishop Says Action Needed In Nuclear Protest MILAN, Italy (CNS)

French Bishop Jacques Gaillot said words are not enough to protest France's resumption of nuclear testing, so he decided to join the Rainbow Warrior II, the Greenpeace ship that tried to invade the South Pacific test area. Protesting nuclear weapons is an extension of fighting for the poor, he said in an interview in the Milan daily newspaper, Corriere della Sera, given prior to his departure. "These tests basically are a cause of poverty and misery. Governments build arms, which cost billions, and forget their citizens," he said. The interview appeared July 8, the day before 150 French navy commandos stormed the ship to prevent it from landing protesters on the Mururoa atoll where eight nuclear tests are scheduled between September and May.

Two Top Posts Filled In

—

Family Theater Productions in Hollywood has announced that two Holy Cross priests will

fill

two top spots

in the

organization Father Leo Polselli pastor .

Vt., will

become

president of Family

1

.

a six-month sabbatical next year to rest

and write. He said he plans to spend most of his time in Milan, Italy, completing his

will

research and writing for a doctoral dissertation in music on medieval Ambrosian

for the Archdiocese of Newark, N.J. has

made by Pope John Paul II, on July 12.

At the same time, the prelate was named

—

,

been named education secretary for the U.S. Catholic bishops. His appointment, effective Sept. 18, was announced July 1 1 by Msgr. Dennis M. Schnurr, general secretary of the National Conference of ence in Washington. Msgr. McDade, 47, has been Newark's vicar for education since 1 990. Prior to that he was associate

He said he will return periodically

The

to the archdiocese during his sabbatical.

Vatican announced the appointment,

During his absence, he said, Auxiliary Bishop Richard J. Sklba will be in charge

period in the Caribbean nation.

of day-to-day archdiocesan administration. Archbishop Weakland, who is 68, said that after he completes his sabbatical he will return to Milwaukee, where he expects to remain as archbishop until his retirement at age 75.

an archbishop. Archbishop-designate Pierre, 49, has been an official at the Vatican's observer mission to U.N. offices in Geneva. Previously he served in posts in Brazil, Cuba, Zimbabwe and New Zealand. Ordained in 1970 in his

vicar for education, director of apostolic

Please pray for the following deceased priests during the month of July:

programs for Seton Hall University College Seminary in South Orange, N.J., and associate superintendent for second-

Monsignor Peter M. Denges, 1985 Bishop Leo Haid, OSB, 1924

ary schools for the archdiocese.

He

OSB, 1941 OSB, 1950 Father Stephen Dowd, OSB, 1985 Father Raphael Arthur,

will

Father Maurice McDonnell,

succeed Mercy Sister Lourdes Sheehan,

who resigned in June.

Pope Accepts Resignation Of Auxiliary Bishop Garner Of Newark NEWARK, N.J. (CNS) Pope

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'(jpmtmiciue^ La Confirmacion

Durante

la

recibieron por primera vez

Recibieron Por

Centro Hispano, varios de los miembros que Cuerpo y la Sangre de Nuestro Senor.

Eucaristia dominical en el

la

el

Eucaristia

ARTURO DE AGUILAR

Por primera vez en su vida un grupo de hombres, junto con algunos ninos y ninas, recibieron a Cristo presente en la hostia. "Muchas veces pensamos que la religion y la Iglesia son cosas de mujeres, pero yo creo que es algo tambien para hombres, y hombres de verdad, sin miedo ni temor a ser reconocidos como miembros de una comunidad viva que refleja a Cristo". Pararse al frente de la

comunidad y

alejados de la comunion durante las Misas

dominicales.

Muchas veces por el "que

diran", se alejan de las clases de formacion

de

la fe

muy

y tambien por pensar que ya son

viejos para asistir a la doctrina o

catecismo.

Como la senora Sonia dijo, se

requiere cierto valor para acercarse y dar

testimonio de cristianos; esa es la unica

forma de crecer como

tales y poder participar plenamente de nuestro

De

Eucaristia por primera vez, se estan

requiere cierto valor. Palabras

formando varios catequistas para

similares a estas fueron las que dirigio

continuar estas clases de formacion de la

vivir,

testificar

Sonia Camacho a sus estudiantes que recibieron la primera comunion hace un par de semanas en el Centro Catolico en Charlotte. Este grupo se caracterizo por tener los primeros adultos que se preparan a lo largo del ano para recibir este sacramento por primera vez.

En la comunidad y en la misma Iglesia hay muchas personas mayores que por muchas razones no han recibido este sacramento y esto les mantiene

El Senor Jesus cumplio la promesa hecha a los Apostoles de enviarles el Don del Espfritu Santo. El libro de los Hechos de los Apostoles narra el acontecimiento memorable de su venida: como un viento impetuoso envuelve a los discfpulos que se hallan reunidos en oration en el Cenaculo junto con la Virgen Santfsima, y en forma de lenguas de fuego se posa sobre cada uno de ellos. Con Pentecostes el Amor Divino, la Tercera Persona de la Santfsima Trinidad, vuelve para siempre entre los hombres.

El animo renovado de los apostoles, su firmeza en la fe, su unidad y su celo arrollador son los efectos inmediatos de su divina presencia en ellos (Hech 2, 1

actividad del Espfritu Santo en nuestra

alma, vamos a citar algunos textos del Nuevo Testamento. "En efecto, todos los

que estan animados por el Espfritu de Dios, son hijos de Dios. Y ustedes no han recibido un espfritu de esclavos para vol ver a caer en el temor, sino el Espfritu de los hijos adoptivos, que les hace llamar a Dios Abba, Padre. Y el mismo Espfritu da testimonio junto con nuestro espfritu, de que somos hijos de Dios (Rom 8, 1416).

San Pablo habla con frecuencia de la presencia del Espfritu Santo en el cristiano,

como una

presencia activa y

eficaz que consagra y dignifica el cuerpo

y

el

alma del

cristiano. "<,No

saben que

Templo del Espfritu Santo,

ss).

su cuerpo es

La promesa del Senor sigue cumpliendose a traves de los tiempos.

Para cada bautizado, su confirmacion es una renovada Pentecostes: como los primeros discfpulos en el cenaculo y los cristianos de la primera hora, el confirmado recibe en el dfa de la reception del sacramento el Don del Espfritu Santo para que habite en el como en su templo santo, para siempre. Para mayor comprension de la presencia y de la

que habita en ustedes que lo han recibido de parte de Dios y que ya no se pertenecen?"

(1

Cor

3,16; 6,19).

La

presencia del Espfritu Santo en los bautizados es motivo para que se animen a llevar una conducta digna y religiosa: "No entristezcan al Espfritu Santo de Dios, con

cual han sido sellados para redencion" (Ef 4, 30).

(Con permiso de los Padres de la Sociedad de San Pablo) el dfa

de

el

la

cristianismo.

que somos y que como tales queremos

cristianos,

(VII)

fe.

este grupo

Este es

el fruto

que recibio

la

de la evangelization y

es reflejo de lo que la Palabra de Dios nos

"Vayan y ensenen

dice:

naciones".

Muchas

a todas las

gracias a Sonia

Camacho, su esposo y equipo que colaboran en nuestra comunidad para hacerla crecer y dar frutos. Felicidades tambien a todos los que recibieron este

sacramento por pimera vez y mucho animo.

Religiosa venezolana beatificada CIUDAD DEL VATIC ANO (CNS)

Stollen werk (1852-1 900), co-fundadora

Al beatificar a cinco fundadores de ordenes religiosas en un dfa brillante y soleado de primavera, el Papa Juan Pablo II dijo que la ceremonia era parte del regocijo de la Iglesia en la temporada

de las Hermanas Misioneras Siervas del Espfritu Santo en Holanda. La religiosa venezolana Laura Alvarado Cardozo ( 1 875- 1 967), fundadora de las Hermanas Recoletas del Sagrado Corazonde Jesus.

posterior a la Pascua.

La

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

"La Iglesia se regocija porque Dios es el creador de toda la tierra, el creador

de toda la naturaleza, tanto inanimada como animada", dijo el papa el mes pasado. "El Dios que nos ha creado nos ha hecho tambien criaturas nuevas en

religiosa italiana

Domenica Brun

789- 1 868), fundadora de las Hermanas

Camilianas. La religiosa italiana Guiseppina Gabriella (1848-1906), fundadora de las Hermanas de la Sagrada Familia.

La

religiosa

Laura Alvarado fue

la

El sacerdote italiano y las 4 religiosas

una venezolana y una vivieron sus vidas llenas de alemana alabanza a Dios y su preocupacion por italianas,

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

de obispos venezolanos y el Presidente de Venezuela, Rafael Caldera, asistieron a las ceremonias.

Por ARTURO DE AGUILAR Cada ano al comenzar el verano la comunidad hispana en Reidsville crece cerca de un 50 por ciento, y esto es debido a todas las familias de migrantes

que regresan para trabaj ar en las cosechas del tabaco y de algunos frutos durante los meses de junio, julio y agosto.

El padre Peter Jugis y los feligreses

To Our Friends Article

about the

by Arturo De Aguilar

first

adults receiving First

Communion

during Sunday Mass at the Hispanic Catholic Center. A nun

"bienaventurados" eran: El padre Agustfn

from Venezuela was beatified by Pope John Paul II last month. Arturo tells

Rosell (1818-1902), fundador del

about his visit to the Hispanic commu-

Hermanas de la Inmaculada, en Genova Italia. La alemana Ma. Helena religiosa

Instituto de las

de

la

Holy Infant in Reidsville. Arabout the sacrament of confirma-

nity of ticle

tion.

comunidad de Holy Infant y

iglesias vecinas se

otras

comprometen a

el almuerzo dominical durante verano a todas estas familias.

Despues de la Misa de las doce y media en espanol, se invita a todos a pasar al salon parroquial a compartir el almuerzo

proveer todo

su creation, especialmente los pobres,

enfermos y abandonados, dijo el Papa durante la Misa en la Plaza de San Pedro.

La beatification es el ultimo paso antes de la canonization. Los cinco, a ahora se llamara quienes

verano en Reidsville

El

primera venezolana beatificada. Docenas

Cristo".

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; dos

(1

Durante la misa dominical, el padre Peter Jugis realizando el bautismo de 4 infantes, en Holy Infant en Reidsville.

el

miembros de

la

Hace unas semanas tuve

la

preparado

por

comunidad. oportunidad de participar en la Misa dominical en espanol. Poco a poco la pequena iglesia se fue llenando y al final de la ceremonia habfa mas de docientas personas presentes. En la Misa, el padre

Peter celebro cuatro bautismos, en los cuales toda la comunidad participo. El

padre Peter dirigio su homilfa a toda la asamblea, pero en especial a los padres y padrinos de los pequenuelos que habrian

de ser bautizados.

Cabe mencionar que el padre Peter aparte de hablar muy buen espanol, se preocupa mucho de su comunidad hispana y trata de ayudar en todo lo que los miembros de la misma necesiten, no solo en lo espiritual, sino en lo material.

Al visitar Holy Infant y platicar con algunas de las personas de la comunidad pude darme cuenta de que la gente aprecia mucho al padre y todo lo que el hace por la gente allf. Este verano y los proximos meses Martin Mata, quien es seminarista de esta diocesis, ha estado trabajando en esta comunidad como parte del programa de formacion de su seminario. Esto sera de gran ayuda para todos, tanto para Martin,

como

para

el

padre Peter y

la

comunidad de Holy Infant en Reidsville.

July 21, 1995

The Catholic News

Movement

Official Newsletter of the Cursillo

Lay Director's Corner My dear brothers and sisters in Christ.

We on the secretariat are continuing our education â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so to speak. We have a special workshop planned for all secretariat members and area leaders. want to personally extend an invitation to you all to please come to the Grand Ultreya Picnic at Steel Creek Park just outside Morganton on Saturday, Aug. 19. Bring your families, your bathing suits and, if you want to, your camper or tent. Quite a few folks camped there last year and had a great time.

Please remember in your prayers: John Johnson who had a kidney removed the last week of June; Deacon Ron and Betty Steinkamp whose home was struck by lightning and burned down on the weekend of June 24 and Mary Ellen Schumacher, wife of Deacon Jerry and mother of Mary Grace, who had heart surgery in Winston-Salem July 19.

Start your Palanca now for upcoming weekends: ARISE weekends (August), Hispanic and Vietnamese Cursillo weekends (August) and English-speaking Cursillo weekends (September/October).

A special request: If you have candidates for the upcoming weekends, remember you must be regularly attending both group reunion and ultreya. Please get the applications in to me ASAP. There will be a cutoff date of Sept. 10 for both men's and women's weekends as well as a limit of 30 candidates.

God bless you all.

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Diocesan News Briefs Healing Mass

CHARLOTTE — A Mass for healbody and spirit is Aug. 2 and Wednesday each month at 7:30

ing mind, the

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p.m.

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— The Mass

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CHARLOTTE

4:30 p.m.

— The Knights of

Columbus Council 7343 of St. John Neumann Parish named the following 1995-96 year:

grand knight, Richard Driscoll; chaplain, Father Richard Bellows; deputy grand knight, Lamar Burke; chancellor, officers for the

Peter Church.

at St.

Knights Elect Officers

Michael Horeth; Recorder, Terry McDonald; financial secretary, J. Joseph Gillis; and treasurer, Joseph

needed at

— and His

Youth Ministry Training

BELMONT— "Behold, All Things Become New," is the theme at the Youth

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Divorced and Remarried Catholics group meets for lunch Sunday, July 30 at 1 p.m. at Shoney s on Stanley Rd. For informa'

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Tommy

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(910) 292-4114. A covered dish gathering is Saturday, Aug. 5 at

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HICKORY — A regional

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Holy Hour

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Hibernians Meet

—

SWANNANOA The Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish-Catholic fraternity, will resume its regular meetings the third Thursday every month at 7 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church in the parish hall beginning Sept. 21.

sponsored by the National Association of Parish Coordinators/Directors of Religious Education of the National Catholic Educational Association and the Office of Faith Formation for the Diocese of Charlotte, "Storytelling and Spiritual Development," is Aug. 19-20 at the Catholic Conference Center. Cost is $75 for

"Divorce Care." Each session is independent. For information, call Mar-

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—A

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next few weeks:

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ship Conference of

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and of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, is Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m.2:30 p.m. followed by liturgy at 3 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. For information, call (919) 821-9751.

Anniversary Mass

CHARLOTTE

— An anniversary

Community Of Justice

(910) 725-0907. Training and maps are provided to volunteers.

Basketball Camp

and

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Church. Participants will celebrate 25 years of the Catholic Church working to end poverty and injustice in America and North Carolina. Presenters include Ron White, education coordinator for CHD, and Bishop William G. Curlin. Deadline for free registration is Sept. 15. For information and registration, call Scott Spivak at (704) 331-1714.

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—

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Eyes," directed by Father Eric

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The Aug. 16-22 week-long retreat, "Silence on Fire," directed by Father William Shannon (author of Silence on Fire) focuses on contemplative spirituality. Donation is $200.

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World and National Briefs Capuchin Declared Venerable By Vatican

improve and strengthen discussions between our two countries on matters of

U.S.

VATICAN CITY

(CNS)

—

Ap-

great concern, especially

human

proposed for liturgical use States. Doctrinal

United

in the

congregation objections

bies,

were

reportedly centered on inclusive language

in Navali, north

proving a step toward sainthood, the Vatican has declared as "venerable"

and religious freedom, the MIA-POW question, and refugee and immigration

issues.

were said

Father Solanus Casey, a Capuchin who helped start a soup kitchen in Detroit during the Great Depression. He is the first U.S. -born male to be so honored by the Church. On July 1 1 Pope John Paul II and other Vatican officials issued a decree recognizing his "heroic virtues."

Father Casey was a largely unschooled man who got to know the poor while

concerns."

Professor Says 'Ecumenical Jihad' Needed To Overcome Death Culture

working as a doorkeeper in parishes and church offices. In later years, until his death in 1 957, he was sought out by large numbers of people who believed he had gifts of prophecy and healing. One miracle

heard, said a professor.

attributed to his intercession is

now

needed for him to be declared blessed, which is the next step toward possible canonization. Two possible miracles are currently being investigated

by

local

churches, according to Vatican sources.

Bishop Says U.S.- Vietnam Ties

Might Increase Religious Freedom The WASHINGTON (CNS)

—

rights

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (CNS)

Speaker Urges More Understanding

A

Of Hispanic Theology, Rituals

DAYTON,

— By

Ohio (CNS)

the

decade of the next century, Hispanic Catholics will be the majority in the U.S. Catholic Church, but their practices and theology are only just beginning to be first

A better under-

standing of the cultural and religious

meaning attached to the popular Catholicism of Hispanics can help the Church better fulfill its mission, said Roberto Goizueta of Loyola University in Chicago in a speech during the University of Dayton's summer religious studies lecture series. "Already the Hispanic population in the Catholic Church in the United States is a major segment of the Catholic population, and yet is one which remains to a great extent silent, or which is speaking but is not yet being heard," he said.

Bible Scholars

Policy Committee hailed the U.S. deci-

Explanation For Text Rejections

with Vietnam as a welcome step that could lead to greater religious freedom in the Southeast Asian country. Bishop Daniel P. Reilly of Worcester, Mass.,

ecutive board of the Catholic Biblical

chairman of the U.S. Catholic Conference committee, made the comment in a statement July 1 2, the day after President Clinton announced the return to full diplomatic relations 22 years after the end of the Vietnam War. "Let this moment, in the words of the Scripture, be a time to heal and a time to build," Clinton said.

Bishop Reilly said the U.S. bishops welcomed the move "in the hope it will

why it rejected two English Bible trans-

Association of America has asked the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine

of the Faith to give a public accounting of lations

approved by the U.S. bishops for

liturgical use. It also asked the congrega-

why a third text new Lectionary for Mass approved

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Herzegovina's warring factions reach a

"The sexual revolution could quite possibly prove to be the most destructive revolution in history, far more than any

the Vatican

tion.

political or military revolution

because it

stable peace, said U.S.

Raymond

Ambassador

L. Flynn. "It

mistake not to understand the

role that religious leaders can play in that

As

historic conflict.

you are not part of the solution, then you

He said

are part of the problem,'" Flynn said.

author and philosophy professor.

he sees an ecumenical jihad, or holy war, as an alliance of religions and people of good will working to combat "the massive destruction of morality, safety, families, marriages, trust and goodness."

"Religious leaders

the saying goes, 'If

— of

all

religions

Civility

To

from a fact-finding

And Responsibility

at Jesuit-run

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—

In a

Georgetown Uni-

where he first launched his "New Covenant" campaign in 1 99 1 President Clinton asked for a recommitment to civility and for individuals to take reversity,

,

sponsibility for the nation's direction.

"When I ran for this job

wanted to restore the American dream and to bring American people together," Clinton said in a 57-minute speech at his alma mater July 6. "I have now come to the conclusion ... that I cannot do the first unless we can do the latter. We can't restore the American dream unless we can find some way to bring the American I

said

I

trip to Croatia.

Polish Priest Apologizes For

Remarks Seen As Anti-Semitic

WARSAW,

Poland (CNS)

— Fa-

ther HenrykJankowski, the Gdansk priest

whose sermon was protested

interna-

tionally as anti-Semitic, has publicly

apologized in a letter to his archbishop.

"Hot emotions regrettably made me use ill-considered words about the Jewish

Pope Expresses Sorrow Over Sri Lanka Church Bombing VATICAN CITY (CNS)

Tadeusz Goclowski. "My intention was not to antagonize Poles and Jews, or to awaken anti-Semitic attitudes. But I realize my references to the Jewish nation's sacred symbols, especially given our century's criminal ideology, caused harm to Jews and was a great abuse," he said.The controversy began with a sermon in which the priest said Poles could "no longer tolerate governments by people who have not said whether they come

John Paul II expressed his sadness at the

from Moscow or

people closer together."

nation," he told Archbishop

Israel."

Vietnamese Pay Last Respects To Archbishop Nguyen Van Binh HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (CNS) Some 20,000 Vietnamese

—

Catholics paid their last respects to Arch-

bishop Paul Nguyen Van Binh of Ho Chi Minh City at his funeral July 5. Archbishop Binh died July 1 after a lingering heart ailment. Cardinal Paul Pham Dinh Tung of Hanoi and Archbishop Luigi Bressan, as the special representative of Pope John Paul II, presided at the Mass, reported UCA News, an Asian church

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Why Renew Our Commitment Annually?

Cardinal, Begins Chemotherapy,

commitment to stewardship gives us the opportunity to take the next step in that growth by making a planned and propor-

teward 'awayi%, srf life

1

talent,

and

treasure.

Third, there are those current

mem-

were unable to participate in the previous year's stewardship effort. Renewal gives them another opportunity to another,

Why

important to renew our commitment to stewardship of time, talent, and treasure on an annual is it

basis in the parish?

A. is

An

CHICAGO

tionate increase in our giving of time,

%s

bers of the parish who, for one reason or

Q.

Says Cancer Deepened

annual stewardship renewal

important for a number of reasons. message of stewardship, like

First, the

other messages in Scripture and teachings of the Church, needs to be presented

on a regular basis. Without those regular reminders and encouragements regarding Bible messages and Church teachings, we have a tendency to revert back to

become involved in stewardship. It often takes more than one effort for the average parishioner to totally grasp the concept of stewardship. Many people admit that it's only after several years of renewal efforts in their parishes that they realize stewardship is a means of fulfilling their need to give, not the parishes need to receive.

Fourth, new people arriving in the parish since the last effort will have an opportunity to commit to stewardship,

many for the first time. New parishioners

(CNS)

— As Cardinal

He

constantly reminding His followers of the call to stewardship.

Second, stewardship, like conversion, is an ongoing process needing regular nourishment for growth and development. Each step we take must be firmly rooted in the step before. Renewing our

a

of our spiritual journey. The Church periodically calls us to renew so many other aspects of our journey, from baptismal promises and wedding vows to catechetical commitments. It is only fitting that we renew our commitment to stewardship on an annual basis in the vital part

parish.

1

tration during his recuperation.

He

year-old Chi-

raising their

Labor Department children's and women's bureaus because of their efforts "in regard to protective

for

measures

women and children."

own children, and Mothers

Outreach to Mothers, linking at-risk expectant mothers with community services.

"How much these women have done

Over the years members have given

for the country has hardly

said O'Halloran,

Relief Services, the U.S. bishops' over-

might play a small part in changing that.

"I admire them, without them I don't

were the first Americans to raise money Mother Teresa in 1960 before her

for

been going through

some of the cards and letters he received

told report-

and found many of the letters "very moving." Among well-wishers who have telephoned the cardinal were President Clinton and Mother Teresa, whose Missionaries of Charity have a community in

ers. "I've

put

myself totally in his hands."

On July

10

—

the 13th anniversary

—

Chicago. lic

friend of the cardinal, told reporters that

Clinton called from a golf cart during a

round of golf to offer the cardinal his support and encouragement.

"Mother Teresa said she was grateful for all his help in the past and said the prayers of her sisters are with him," the

pancreas.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most

deadly forms of cancer and has one of the highest rates of recurrence, but doctors

may have

Father Ken Velo, head of the CathoChurch Extension Society and a close

priest said.

signifi-

To help regain his strength, Cardinal Bernardin has begun to take daily walks of 12 blocks or so around his neighborhood. Passers-by regularly wave to him or stop him to wish him well and tell him ** they are praying for him.

the cardinal's odds of

long-term survival.

Meeting with reporters July 6, Carwas "ahead of schedule" in his recovery from surgery.

He said he lost 16 pounds after the operation and has suffered fatigue and dinal Bernardin said he

been known,"

significant contributions to Catholic

seas relief and development agency, and

said he has

cago prelate

said early detection

to care for their elderly parents while

1)

things."

said he has been spending his

archdiocesan issues with Auxiliary Bishop Raymond E. Goedert, whom he placed in charge of day-to-day adminis-

never experienced before," the 67-

cantly improved

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he said. "So much time is spent

Lord I've

the

Cardinal Bernardin began a Chicago 28-day regime of chemotherapy and radiation treatment at Loyola University Medical Center.. He had surgery there June 12 to remove a cancerous kidney and a malignant tumor at the head of his

life, is

to see

time reading, listening to opera and attending Mass. He also confers on major

They, too, are seeking their need to give. of

me

perienced an intimacy with

in parish life.

way

sential,"

"I've ex-

stewardship messages to His followers on a regular basis. From the beatitudes to

Stewardship, as a

Facing cancer "enabled

more clearly what is essential and noneson frivolous

of his appointment as archbishop of

is

said.

faith.

are often hungry for ways to get involved

the parable of the silver pieces, Jesus

had trouble sleeping. But he intends to resume his duties in early September, he

Joseph L. Bernardin prepared for chemotherapy following his cancer surgery, he said that coming to grips with his mortality has deepened his

old ways. Jesus, Himself, repeated the

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Name:

Title:

Jfome

Fla.

November 6, 1995

Your Roommate:

Smoking

Non-Smoking

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