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NEWS
July 23, 1999
Volume
8
r
Number
41
Serving Catholics
ln$id
By
& H E R A L D in
Western North Carolina
Staff Writer
Taking tlie
—
Imagine not having enough food, being homeless, not being able to take a simple shower, or
Charleston: Bishop priest
being treated unfairly by
Thompson
retires;
Florida
named
successor
...Page
the Diocese of Charlotte
ALESHA M. PRICE
GREENSBORO
Diocese of
in
3
the police or court system.
This was the challenge for the participants of this year's SPLUNGE, an acronym for Special People Living Uniquely Nourishing Growthful Experiences, held July 11-16.
Pope offers prayers for Kennedy, family after crash ...Page
4
Area families
open homes to Russian visitors
This experience, sponsored by the diocesan Office of Youth Ministry, was a deeply spiritual and emotional one for the 20 participants and the nine team leaders from various parishes around the diocese. "I had preconceived notions about homeless people. It is not what I expected. I liked it when we went to the family shelter because I like working with kids. Thev accepted r^y\v help, and we were able to interact,' said Cirsten Nimmons from Our Lady of Consolation in Charlotte.
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Local
7
News
Catholic Social Services
expands
office facilities ...Page
9
Living the Faith: 'Faithful Servants' learn about
leadership in
"The week consisted of several simulations which focus on homelessness and poverty," stated Paul Kotlowski, diocesan director of youth ministry. "Basically, the focus is two-fold in that the kids learn about poverty and the infrastructure of a city and engage in active participation." The day began and ended at Our Lady of Grace Church where the students considered what they had done that day, had a simple dinner, prayed, and slept in sleeping bags. Specific details are kept quiet so that future participants can have the same fresh experience as the previous "Splungers."
life,
community experience
This program, developed from an program from the University of Notre Dame, is designed to show the teens how different groups of action
...Page
16
people
fortunate, and
& Columns
them ...Pages
4-5
Entertainment ...Pages
10-11
— Matthew
1
7:5
may simply live."
hunger, the justice system, and the role of the pub-
SPLUNGE
from
ers
is
A
a Christian
The main motto "live
of simply so that oth-
may simply live." One of the events was
go through court:
"I
the clients, and on the next day, they went through the line to sitnulare the experience of being served at a soup
"I
a visit to the
saw some
said that they "felt bad" taking the clients'
food and
felt
better after they ga.ve
it
to
someone who asked for their leftovers. "I was afraid to say anything because I didn't want to offend anyone, revealed Peter Sha\^ from St. Paul the Apostle in Greensboro He was already aware of SPLUNGE from his sister Mary, a youth leader.
to learn
more about
how
to
the
open
up and trust others. This was a oncein-a-lifetime experience, and the best part was developing a friendship with one of my group members, Christian," explained Shaw. Jordan Nivens, a parishioner at Our
Lady of Consolation
in Charlotte,
ad-
mitted that she "felt uncomfortable with some of the reactions from some of the homeless people. The idea was to try not to take away from their dignity, and I hope we were able to do that. Altogether, "I
couple of the Splungers
wanted
other people involved and
kitchen.
Guilford County Courthouse, Greensboro Police Department, and Guilford County Detention Center, (^ne.of the teens was deeply affected by tiie treatment of the some of the people having to
day, the teens served
Is "live
simply so that others
stand the hows and whys of homelessness
perspective.
speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." still
The main
helps
to better under-
lic-at-large
"While he was
it
Luke parishioner in Charlotte. Another of the events included two days at the Urban Ministry Soup motto Kitchen. For the first
a St.
of SPLUNGE
the plight of the less
Editorials
people being disrespected and treated like dirt. The Bible says to love your neighbor as yourself no matter what you have done," stated Christian Smith,
period of
live. It is a
awakening for many who had not been aware of
fvery Week
Photo by Alesha M. Price
"Splungers" Christian Smith from St. Luke and Kasie Pons from St. Matthew, both of Charlotte, listen intently as the day's group discussion unfolds.
it
was
a
good experience."
how
never understood
grateful for
what
I
have.
I
I should had to call
my
parents and thank them for w^hat they have done for me; that was a really emotional experience. I recom-
mend
this to e\'eryone
my
age.
My
eyes have been opened to man}' things," continued Smith. Contact Staff JVriter Alesha Price by calling (704) 370-3354 or e-mail amprice@cliarlottediocese.org.
16 TH Catholic
News & Herald
The World
July 23, 1999
in Brief
Jubilee justice gatliering opens witii multicultural Mass LOS ANGELES (CNS) More than 3,000 Catholics from 50 states
close association with the prevailing
joined a multicultural liturgical celebration July 15 to open the National Catholic Gathering for Jubilee Justice. The Mass that began the four-day
stand as churches."
powers. But now, they are developing a sense of their integrity, which leads them to take their own political
—
Churches disappointed at proposed school curriculum for England MANCHESTER, England (CNS) The Catholic Church and the Church of England said they were
—
meeting on the campus of the University of California at Los Angeles included readings in Spanish and English and songs that ranged from African-American spirituals to those with lyrics in Hawaiian and Latin. Arsonists burn two Catholic churches in Northern Ireland ArDUBLIN, Ireland (CNS) sonists burned two Catholic churches in Northern Ireland in what has been a
"deeply disappointed" at the lack of
emphasis on spiritual and moral development in government proposals for school curriculum in England.
The Catholic
—
The
quiet year for sectarian attacks.
in neightwo attacks occurred July boring parishes in the town ofLisburn. The first church hit was St. Patrick's, the oldest Catholic church in the Down and Connor Diocese, which 1
1
serves Belfast and the northeastern corner of Northern Ireland. At about 1:20 a.m., the arsonists bored a hole through the thick wooden doors guarding the church's only entrance, poured flammable liquid inside, then set it alight. The flames did not spread to the church's interior, but fire damage to the porch was extensive, and
was
there
damage
significant
to vest-
ments and other church property
inside.
Results of NATO bombing 'mixed,' says U.S. archbishop
—
NEW YORK
(CNS) The results of the NATO bombing in Yugoslavia are a "mixed bag," the chairman of the U.S. bishops' International Policy Committee said after a visit to the area. Archbishop Theodore E.
McCarrick of Newark, N.J., said in a telephone interview July 10 that "something' good" came out of the bombing because the people of Kosovo now had an opportunity to exercise at least some degree of autonomy. But he deplored the lives lost, and said that "the
bombing
really triggered this ter-
and killing." Polish court orders withdrawal of Bernstein-Politi book on pope A WARSAW, Poland (CNS)
rible cruelty
—
NEWS
CNS
Voting
in
Timor wait inside a school being used to register voters suburb of the East Timor capital of Dili, July 16. U.N. monitored voter registration was beginning for a historic August election that could result in East Timor's independence from Indonesian rule. in Bekora, a
Polish court has ordered the withdrawal of a book that claims Pope John Paul II collaborated with the CIA, after its authors said the edition was
for the horrible cycle of violence to
"censored" by its Polish publisher. The Polish edition of "His Holiness: John Paul II and the Hidden History of Our Time," by Carl Bernstein and Marco
leased July 9 in Washington. Speak-
no longer be sold in PoHowever, the publisher wel-
Politi, will
land.
comed
the ruling as "milder than exis favorable to
pected." "This decision
we've only been told to stop selling copies and apologize in an unus, since
Iwona Warsaw-
specified newspaper," said Strauss, a
based
spokeswoman
Amber
for
publishers.
Cooperation, accountability key to Kosovo healing, says archbishop WASHINGTON (CNS) For reconciliation and reconstruction in Kosovo, there must be international and interreligious cooperation, as
—
well as accountability for state-sponsored and individual crimes, said the
head of the U.S. bishops' International Policy Committee. "It is time
July 23, 1999
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8
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•
Most Reverend William G. Joann S. Keane
Publisher: Editor.
Associate Editor:
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WCC head says Congo's churches more
active in public affairs
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but sees room for improvement WASHINGTON (CNS) In his
—
first
address to a
talk
was made
gathering of the U.S. bishops. Pope John Paul IPs representative in the United States had high praise for the contributions of the U.S. Catholic Church to the worldwide church. But Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo, named apostolic nuncio to the United States last December, also urged quick action on U.S. norms for Catholic higher education and greater dissemination of the teachings of the Second Vatican Council to those who "have not yet reaped the fruits of the council." Archbishop Montalvo addressed the spring retreat-style assembly of U.S. bishops June 21 in Tucson, Ariz. The meeting was closed but a copy of his
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available to Catholic
Service in early July.
Catholic News Service in a July 12 telephone interview from the WCC's headquarters in Geneva. "As a result, they let themselves be drawn into
Diocesan planner
August 14 Mass for the Malades and the Knights of Malta
July
August 15
tat for
Assumption of the Virgin Mary
BBQ chicken dinner today from 4:30-6:30
25 CHARLOTTE
—
St.
Humanity (HFH)
money goes
Diocesan Foundation Board Meeting Catholic Conference Center, Hickory
August 2 "Open Wide
Luke's Habi-
will
sponsor a
—
Ecumenical Evangelization Celebration St. Ann Parish Center, Charlotte
8 12 noon Confirmation Cristo Rey, Yadkinville
The
HFH
House, and the leftover chicken goes to the homeless shelter. Call Madge Daly for cookout information at (704) 365-2466. to St. Luke's
CHARLOTTE — Sure the Doors"
Foundation, a
vocal ensemble with live accompaniment, will begin St. Luke's Artworks Series of concerts tonight at 7 p.m. in St.
Luke's sanctuary.
The
night of
contemporary and traditional Christian music is free to the public. ReBishop William G. Curlin announces thefollowing pastoral change effective July 20, 1999:
member to ing.
Call
bring a chair for extra seatat (704) 545-
Marty Pushak
1224 for information.
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class postage paid at Charlotte
and other cities. Send address corrections
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churches are becoming more active in public affairs, an "encouraging" sign that the country may be moving toward reconciliation, the head of the World Council of Churches said. "For a long time in that region, most of the churches had a particular understanding that politics was none of their business," the Rev. Konrad Raiser told
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wliat
p.m. under the church's pavilion.
July 3 1 4:30 pm 10th Anniversary St. Bernadette Church, Linville
August
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August 19
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Mass
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East Timor
Citizens of East
Episcopa., J calendar
& H E R A L D
Department
bishop's'
Education and Formation and the Church of England's Board of Education issued a joint statement in early July in response to a curriculum review for England's schools, published by the government of the United Kingdom. "Schools are required by law to promote the spiritual and moral development of pupils. Spiritual growth is an integral part of for
Rev. Carl E. Kaltreider From pastor, St. Mary, Shelby
To
Sabbatical at his request
26 CHARLOTTE
— The Alzheimer/
Dementia Support Group, which provides activites for the
memory-im-
July 23,
1999 |,|^^
|
Bishop Thompson
The Catholic News
NcW$
named successor
retires; Fiorida priest
—
Pope WASHINGTON (CNS) John Paul II has accepted the resignation of Bishop David B. Thompson of Charleston, S.C., and has appointed a Jacksonville, Fla., pastor. Father Robert
J.
1997 with the organization's Bishop John
England Award
Washington July
in
Archbishop
13 by
Gabriel Montalvo, apostolic nuncio to the United States. Bishop Thompson, 76, was appointed coadjutor bishop of Charleston in April 1989 and has been head of the diocese since February 1990.
Bishop-designate Baker, 55, has been pastor of Christ the King Church in Jacksonville since last year.
He
also
has been a seminary spiritual director and theology professor. Born in Fostoria, Ohio, June 4, 1944, Bishop-designate Baker went to Columbus, Ohio, for high school at Josephinum High School and for college at the Pontifical College Josephinum, where he earned a bachelor's in philosophy and master of
He also earned a licentheology at The Catholic University of America in Washington. Ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of St. Augustine, Fla., in 1970, Bishop-designate Baker had his first assignments in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., as teacher at Bishop Kenny High School and associate pastor of St. Paul divinity degree.
The New Catholic Miscellany photo
Father Robert J. Baker, left, a pastor in the Diocese of Jacksonville, Fla., was appointed bishop of Charleston, S.C., by Pope John Paul II. He is shown with retiring Bishop David B. Thompson at a press conference.
tiate in
Parish for two years. He then was a student at the North American College and the Gregorian University in Rome, 1972-75, earning a doctorate in theology at the latter. Returning to the United States, Bishop-designate Baker was spiritual director of the Pontifical College
Josephinum, 1975-76; administrator of St. Augustine Parish in Gainesville, Fla., 1976-81; professor of theology at
Vincent de Paul Seminary, Boynton Beach, Fla., 1981-84; and rector of St. Augustine Cathedral, St. Au-
During
his tenure at the cathedral,
the oldest parish in the United States, artifacts
from the Spanish and British cowere found in 1991 during
lonial periods
a city-mandated archaeological dig prior to construction of a
That
year.
new parish center. Bishop-designate
tod"ay
and every fourth
Gabriel, 3016 Providence Road, from
2:00-3:30 p.m.. For details, call Suzanne Bach at (704) 376-4135.
27 GREENSBORO
—
"Life," a dis-
cussion about what people want for their lives, will be led by Father Anthony de Mello at St. Pius X, 2210 North Elm St., at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of the Kloster Center.
Refreshments
will follow.
29 ASHEVILLE
— A healing Mass
will be celebrated at St.
Joan of Arc,
919 Haywood Ave., tonight at 7 p.m. Refreshments and fellowship follow the Mass. For more information, call the church office at (828) 252-3151.
Rather than being "a reason for elation," he said, the execution "should be a time to get down on our knees and pray."
Bishop
Thompson was born
in
Catholic Conference Center. This foundational institute, which features a track on campus ministry, teaches the Christian initiation process and the pastoral skills to implement
it
in vari-
ous settings. For a registration brochure and other details, call Joanna Case at (704) 362-0013 or send e-mail to jcase@charlotte.infi.net.
8 STATESVILLE
—
In preparation
Year of the Jubiliee, a Grand Ultreya will take place today at St. Philip the Apostle, 525 Camden Dr., from 3 p.iTi.-6 p.m. The Ultreya will be followed by Mass and potluck. All
for the
and English, Spanish, and Vietnamese-speaking people are invited to attend. For more details, call Lee Accettullo at (336) 765-9473. Cursillistas
15 HICKORY VICARIATE August
HICKORY
— "The
Experience: Beginnings and Beyond" is an institute of The North American Forum on the Catechumenate that begins today through Aug. 6 at the 1
Initiation
life
imprisonment without parole.
In January 1996, Bishop
Thompson
May
gustine, 1984-97, simultaneously serv-
meets
to
He also decried the 1989 execution of notorious murderer Ted Bundy as a "sideshow" that "alarms me personally."
the priesthood in 1950. He was appointed coadjutor bishop of Charleston in 1989 and succeeded Bishop Ernest L. Unterkoefler the following year. During his tenure in Charleston,
Monday of the month in Rooms D and E of the Ministry Center at St.
Thompson wrote a pastoral letter
opened a statewide citizens summit on community-building with a call to make
Philadelphia in 1923 and ordained to
paired,
Bishop
condemning capital punishment in 1995. Three years later he issued a strongly worded appeal to the governor to commute the sentences of those on death row
Baker also participated in the reburial of the skeletal remains of about a dozen American Indians which had been on display in a northeast Florida park.
St.
ing as a member of the diocesan college of consultors.
for his defense of First
Amendment rights as a Catholic publisher. As publisher of The New Catholic Miscellany, Charleston diocesan
Baker, as his successor.
The changes were announced
.
—
A
Sunday Spanish Mass is celebrated beginning today at the following churches: a.m.,
St.
Francis in Lenoir at 9 in Taylorsville at
Holy Trinity
10:30 a.m.,
St.
12:45 p.m..
Our
.loseph in
Newton
at
lady of the Angels in
the state's racial diversity a resource instead of an obstacle to community. In
1997 he joined with Lutheran, Episcopal and Methodist bishops in South Carolina in confessing the "sin of racism" and asking for forgiveness. He was also involved in ecumenical affairs and joined with other religious leaders in supporting efforts to rebuild churches, mainly in rural areas, destroyed by fire. South Carolina was hit hardest of any state in a rash of church arsons in 1996 and 1997. Bishop Thompson was honored by the Catholic Press Association in May
marion
at 1 p.m., St Aloysius in Hickory at 2 p.m., and St. Charles Borromeo in Morganton at 5 p.m. 22 GREENSBORO The Greensboro Council 939 Knights of Columbus are hosting a golf tournament today at Jamestown Golf Course. There is a $40 fee for lunch, tee time, and cart. Tee times off #1 and #10 at 12:30. Singles and foursomes call Joe Doria at (336) 454-4728 or Bob Thomas at (336)
—
698-1729. eral Charity
Proceeds to benefit GenFund of Council 939.
newspaper and the oldest continually published Catholic newspaper in the United States, he was recognized for taking a public stand against the flying of the Confederate battle flag over the South Carolina state house in Columbia and for letting his paper be a forum of vigorous debate of both sides of the issue. The statewide Charleston Diocese, established in 1820, has about 1 17,000 Catholics in a total population of about 3.7 million. Bishop-designate Baker's episcopal ordination is set for Sept. 29 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Charleston. "It is with humble gratitude that I accept the trust our Holy Father has placed in me," he said in a statement. "I now look forward with anticipation, joy and confidence in the Lord to serving the dedicated priests, religious and lay men and women of the historic Diocese of Charleston." Bishop John J. Snyder of St. Augustine, in a July 13 statement, said that the bishop-designate "has been an exemplary priest wherever he has been called to serve." He said his 13 years at the cathedral in St. Augustine was "an outstanding ministry marked by concern and compassion, especially toward the poor and marginalized." Bishop Snyder recalled how Bishop-designate Baker helped start an ecumenical program to feed and house the hungry and homeless, and brought into the diocese a method of caring for and rehabilitating those with addictions, establishing Our Lady of Hope Farm outside St. Augustine. "It is a source of great joy and pride for all in the Diocese of St. Augustine to have one of its own priests chosen for
important pastoral reBishop Snyder said, t
this
sponsibility,"
$15 for adults and $10 for high school and college students. Lunch is available with pre-registration for an
additional $6.
For
details, call (704)
519-0786, or visit the Web at http:// www.ntrnet.net/ —goodnews/.
On going
—
BREVARD A Spanish Mass is celebrated at Sacred Heart every Sunday at 6:00 p.m. through Sept. 5
CHARLOTTE
—
Adult Day Respite,
Shining Stars a non-profit, pri-
vate organization for those experi-
Upcoming
BELMONT
— The Southeast FIRE
encing Alzheimer's or dementia, meets every Mon. and Wed. from
Rally, a Catholic alliance of faith, in-
8:30 a.m.-l:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel.
tercession, repentance and evange-
$35
lism,
is
Sept. 18
from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
at
Wheeler Athletic Center on the campus of Belmont Abbey College. Team members include internationthe
ally
known
A youth
session
is
also featured. Early registration deadis
Aug.
and socialization. Those not with the parish are welcome. Call Suzanne Bach at (704) 376-4135 for information. ties,
affiliated
Catholic clergy, religious
and lay evangelists, line
A
fee covers snack, lunch, activi-
2^'5.
Advance
tickets are
Please submit notices of events for the Diocesan Planner at least 10 days prior to
publication date.
4
The Catholic News & Herald
July 23, 1999
Ediforioh & Columns Families of origin a
The Pope
retold,
is
later,
is derived. This is true about a good movie. A few days ago we dusted off an old video, "On Golden Pond," and viewed it as a family. The last time we watched it was at least fifteen years ago, before our younger child was born and when the older was more interested in "Fraggle Rock." Most striking to us then was the relationship between Norman and Ethel, the elderly retirees at
Speaks
their
Pond.
summer home
in
New
Pope offers prayers for Kennedy,
—
offered his prayers for
John
F.
Paul
II
his family.
Pope John Paul was informed early July 1 of Kennedy's presumed death after a small plane piloted by Kennedy apparently crashed off the shore of Martha's Vineyard, Mass. The pope wife,
Carolyn
Bessette Kennedy, and sister-in-law, Lauren Bessette, had been traveling with him and also
were presumed dead. "As always when hearing of a tragic death, the pope interrupted the account, immediately offering a prayer," said papal spokesman
Joaquin Navarro- Vails. Speaking to reporters in Quart, a small town in the Italian Alps where the pope was vacationing, Navarro- Vails said the pope "remembered the
many
tragedies of
beginning with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy." "He recalled having seen the photograph of John Jr. saluting the coffm of his father," during the president's 1963 funeral procession. The' Kenned)' son was 3 years old at the time. this family,
In Alps,
pope
highlights
—
people to take good care of the earth's environment. Pope John Paul II said. "Human beings have a specific responsibil-
toward the living environment
who are open to it and to prompt them to praise its grandeur." Pope John Paul said the mountains also offer "a school of life" where one may find solace fascinating souls
"to recognize one's own smallness in such a majestic and solemn environment." The pope added, "May humanity of the year 2000 reconcile itself with creation and find ways toward harmonious and sustainable development." He prayed that people may receive help "to appreciate and to respect creation." Speaking in Italian and French for the benefit of all the local population, Pope John Paul also recalled the victims of avalanches in the region last winter and a deadly fire in the Mont Blanc tunnel. He expressed solidarity with the
and silence and learn
victims' families.
this time, the relationship
between
their adult daughter, Chelsea, captured
interest.
Unresolved issues between this father and daughter had distanced them. They were both hurting from their wounded relationship. Yet, they were both stuck in old patterns of behavior toward each other that kept their love for each other buried under resentment and anger. In a scene with Ethel and Chelsea, Ethel tries to console her pensive daughter. Chelsea says, "I don't think I've ever grown up on Golden Pond. I act like a big person everywhere else. I'm in charge of Los Angeles, and I come here and act like little fat girl." In another scene, Chelsea tells her mother about Norman, "I don't even know him" Ethel says to Chelsea, "Norman is eighty years old. He has heart palpitations and trouble remembering things. When do you expect this friendship to begin?" It is then that Chelsea breaks the mold of their old relationship and talks to her fa.ther from her heart.
LYKE
Guest Columnists
have a relationship, even a bad one. However, often it only takes one to set a bad relationship on a new and better course.
When visiting our families of origin, we too have the feeling sometimes that we've never grown up.
We
sometimes act out of old patterns. "That's riot always negative. But when those old patterns are toxic, it's necessary to do something different, something to set that relationship on a new course so that our love may be unearthed and shown for the glory of God. "When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became an adult, I put an end to childish ways. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love." (l Corinthians 13:1 1-13) -
Andrew and TerriLyke are coordinators of marriage ministry in the African-American community for the Archdiocese of Chicago.
In this dramatic presentation the issues are resolved rather quickly. This may not be the case in real life. Yet, it demonstrates the power of courage to change through the initiative of one. It takes two to
Strategic
Keeping these and other guidelines in mind, we explored the reality that we face in 2020: the population in our diocese will triple. This is the most
Planning
critical issue facing the diocese
and
its
ability to
human services. The need for the delivery system to grow to meet the demands of a growing
deliver
population
in relation
not only to the present but also to future generations," the pope said. "The great ecological challenge finds in the Bible a luminous and strong spiritual and ethical foundation." Pope John Paul commented on the wonders of nature during his first Sunday noon blessing after starting a two-week vacation July 7 in the Italian Alps. He spoke from the balcony of his chalet to several hundred residents of the Introd-Les Combes resort area. "Every time I have the chance to go to the mountains and to contemplate these scenes, I thank God for the beautiful majesty of creation," the pope said. "I thank him for this beauty, of which the cosmos is also a reflection, capable of
ANDREW & TERRI
England on Golden
humans'
responsibility for environment God wants LES COMBES, Italy (CNS)
ity
Watching
Norman and our
Kennedy Jr. and for
was informed that Kennedy's
sin.
Reflections
We
enjoyed projecting ourselves into those characters and the fantasy of our retirement years in an arboreal setting, perhaps in Michigan or Wiscon-
family after crash Pope John QUART, Italy (CNS)
Family
good story that when One thingevenabout many years new meaning
The
MARY COYNE WESSLING Guest Columnist
Human Concerns Committee: Reaciiing out to all do we deliver services to people who live in the geographical boundaries of the Diocese of Charlotte 20 years from now? That was the main question the Human Concerns Committee explored during our strategic planning session last fall. To answer that question, we asked a few others: Who are we called to serve now and in the future? What are the services we deliver now and will they change in 20 years? How are we delivering those services now and is this sufficient? The Human Concerns Committee met for more than 21 hours over the course of a weekend to set goals and objectives that would answer these questions and lay the foundation for a 20-year plan. Among the many important guidelines we set in answering these questions, were these primary ones: • We are called to respect, love and serve others
How
as Jesus would; •
All
programs should support and enhance family
values and support systems that benefit especially the poor;
We
• must take a proactive approach to developing programs and not wait until a problem arises or reaches a crisis stage; and •
Programs and services must continue
geographically accessible to as sible in the dioce.se.
many
is vital.
face of that
growing population
also will
change. That led our committee to discuss another major issue: What services are needed for an aging population? How will they be delivered and by whom? Our discussions, lively and insightful, led us to identify 10 strategic issues that served as the foundation for our goals and objectives. Those 10 issues are: further develop training programs in lay ministry and volunteerism; consider geographic diversity; ad-
when developing services and programs; address racism as it impacts on services and programs; consider the elderly, their needs and contributions; consider further development of prison ministry and outreach; address issues specific to the economically disenfranchised; promote a consistent ethic of life in all programs and services; address family issues when developing programs and services; develop a strong communications plan to ensure efficient delivery of services and programs. Goals and objectives for each issue were presented to the Strategic Planning Steering Committee for review and consideration in November. Our committee finished our weekend together feeling tired but encouraged by the many good ideas we had addressed. We hope our suggestions will aid in developing a plan to promote the growth of a healthy, efficient human services delivery system in our diocese. In addition to the committee members' invaluable insights and expertise, several people involved in CSS and similar service institutions were asked to identify issues which should be addressed by this dress multicultural issues
group.
Our many thanks
to
all
who
helped.
to be
people as pos-
Mary Coyne mittee
IVessling serves as vice chair of this comParish in Greensboro.
and is a member ofSt. Pius
X
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the rest of the congregation to lip-sync. Divine Justice: When kids have kids of their
One
Estate
own.
Candle
Hymn: A song
of praise, usually sung in a key three octaves higher than that of the congregation's
Planning
range.
Recessional Hymn: The last song at a service, sung a little more quietly, since most of the people have already left. Incense: Holy Smoke! often
FATHER THOMAS
J,
McSWEENEY Guest Columnist
The divine sense of iiumor
Nowadays,
laughter is big business. Moviegoers in big cities pay as much as $9 for an evening of chuckles. To say nothing of all the time TV devotes to trying to tickle our funnybones. Yet laughter is as free as the air, and as unpremeditated as a sneeze. In fact, studies show that spontaneous laughter reduces pain, increases alertness, energy and your sense of well-being. Fulton J. Sheen, who always laced his television talks with a cheerful dose of humor back in the 1950s, often worried about the modern world's inclination to take itself too seriously. "A person has a sense of humor if he can see through things and he loses it entirely when he ceases to see things as revelations, or symbols, or reminders of God, and begins to regard things as ends in themselves." Sheen's observation struck home recently when I came across a condensed Dictionary of Terms Used in Church. Here's a sampling from that tongue-incheek list: Amen: The only part of a prayer that everyone
many
Parish information, read only during the homily. 2. Church air conditioning. 3. Your receipt for attending services. Choir: A group of people whose singing allows
CINDY RICE
seats.
Recessional: The ceremonial procession at the conclusion of a service led by church members trying
crowd
to beat the
to the parking lot.
Relics: People
who have been going know when to
to church
for so long, they actually
and stand. Ushers: The only people not
especially at ourselves
—
is
kneel,
sit,
in the parish
know the seating capacity I am convinced that the
who do
of a pew. ability to
—
laugh
blessed
who
bring holy, beautiful, joyful laughter into the world will receive the one thing the Lord did not show anyone on earth but saved for them in Paradise. "For those who have a Divine Sense of Humor, there is one thing the Lord has saved for heaven that will His smile!" Be of make heaven heaven, and that is
—
1.
Father Thomas
J.
McSweeney
is
Prayerful planning results in
meaningful gifts
Most
of us have found that things worthwhile are generally not easy. They require hard work, consideration, and thoughtful planning and prayer. Planning our estate is one of those things many of us fail to do because it requires time and effort. Yet, estate planning allows you to continue good stewardship of the blessings God has given, accomplish personal goals for loved ones, and fulfill charitable wishes you may have for the Catholic community.
Through your
you can arrange you have been blessed with in a way that fits your values. Your estate plans can also help you set up trusts to manage property for your family or other heirs. Your plans can allow you to perpetuate the work of your parish, Catholic school. Catholic
director
of The
agency, the diocese or the diocesan foundation. Deciding to create your estate plan is the first step in the planning process and often the biggest hurdle. Here are some suggestions
—
on what to do next: 1. Consider the people and causes that have been important in your life.
Christophers.
2. •
References to "tiie Jews" in Scripture Q: Like many Catholics after Vatican II, I am "
A: The Greek word translated as "the Jews," 1 times in the fourth Gospel, most of the time in an antagonistic context, pitting that group against Jesus and his followers. So the problem is real. Much of the ugly anti-Semitism of the last 2,000 years has been blamed on the Gospel of John. Scholars today generally point to two questions which help put this concern in perspective. First, what was the historical context in which this Gospel was written? And second, who exactly were these
Corner
FATHER JOHN DIETZEN
CNS
"loudaioi," occurs 7
— —
"loudaioi" in the story?
Everyone minimally interested in the Bible is aware, I believe, that the earliest Christians considered themselves still a' part of Judaism. Their worship was fashioned in the style of synagogue worship;
they met
in
the places of Jewish prayer; their
and most of his followers for a number of years were Jews. Therefore, when Christians were rejected by their Jewish brothers and sisters sometime after the destruction of the Jerusalem temple by the Roman armies in the year 70 AD and were refused access to their Jewish roots, there was a great sense of dislocation and confusion. Where did they belong now? How would they identify themselves in isolation from their Jewish background? The fourth Gospel makes clear, in many subtle and not so subtle ways, that they still professed their historic Jewish connections. But now they had to find their identity over against those who had become their opponents and persecutors. The problem is that we can read this Gospel as if it were written today, not realizing the polemical. leader, Jesus, all his first disciples
Columnist
4.
argumentative contest that is going on in the story. of mistake can be made, of course, with other books of Scripture. Thus, it would be a mistake not to understand
The same kind
that these texts are "occasional" writings; that
is,
they
molded for the occasion, the social context, in which they were written and to highlight the beliefvs.-unbelief theme, which is a major one for John. are
There
is,
therefore,
no warrant
to be found here for
Christian rejection of or animosity toward,
all
any
Jewish people.
This
Who
fact is underlined by the second question, were these "Jews" the fourth Gospel speaks of
that Jesus and
Apart from the fact were Jews, John reports that many other Jews were believers in our Lord (see for example John 8:31 and 10:21), and some of their leaders, including Pharisees, were friends of Jesus. One of these Pharisees, Nicodemus, helped to bury him after the crucifixion. Obviously, therefore, it makes no sense to assume his close
disciples
that "the Jews" refers to the entire Jewish people.
would suggest,
these
lists:
you own and
its
value, includ-
Most
one likelihood, that the phrase intends to designate the Jews of Judea (the area around Jerusalem and Bethlehem), as distinct from those of Galilee (Nazareth, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee). Another possibility is that the referral is to Jewish leaders at the time, and in the locations, of the Christian communities when the fourth Gospel was written.
How much
will
it
cost?
Most
wills,
the
backbone of estate plans, cost less than the legal fees you probably paid the last time you bought a home. As good stewards of God's gifts, you have shown your gratitude with gifts of time, talent, and treasure to the church. Through your estate plan, you can continue to provide for the material needs of the church well beyond your lifetime. Your support of the Church can start with details' laid out in your will. You have many
making charitable gifts in your will: Giving a specific amount of money. Giving a specific property you own. Giving a percentage of your estate. Giving all or a portion of what is left in
options in • • • •
so reproachfully?
scholars today
Make
All property
ing stocks, personal property, real estate, business interests, retirement plans, etc. • Ownership of assets (outright, jointly, etc.). • Names and ages of all family members. • How you prefer your property be distributed. • Gifts you wish to make to your church. By collecting information before you meet with your attorney, you may save time and expense. 3. Make an appointment with your attorney. If you do not have an attorney, ask trusted friends or advisors for names of lawyers they know who specialize in estate planning.
Question
which occurs so often in the Scripture, especially in the Gospel ofJohn. The topic has come up in our parish in connection with our Scripture courses, which I help to arrange. The expression seems to promote anti-Semitism, which certainly we would condemn today. Could you suggest how to understand this? troubled hy the expression "the Jews,
estate plan,
for the distribution of the property
a divine gift.
As Archbishop Sheen suggested, those souls
Guest Columnist
churches.
Procession: The ceremonial formation at the beginning of a service, consisting of the clergy and lay participants as well as latecomers looking for
good cheer!
knows. Bulletin:
An order of priests known for their found colleges with good basketball teams. Jonah: The original "Jaws" story. Pew: A medieval torture device still found in Jesuits:
ability to
estate, also known as the residue, after all other loved ones have been provided for. Knowing you have a complete and up-todate estate plan brings peace of mind. People often tell me of the satisfaction they feel knowboth of ing their loved ones and the church which mean so much to them will be provided for after they are gone.
your
—
—
as
For more information about creating or revising your estate pla7i, pleasefeelfree to contact Cindy Rice, Director ofPlanned Giving, at the Diocese of Charlotte, 1123 South Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28023, (704) 370-3320.
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People
in
July 23, 1999
the News
Catholics nationwide once again praying for Kennedys WASHINGTON (CNS) Sadly,
appeared on some best-seller
—
aftermath of tragedy.
From
U.S.
action directors in U.S. Catholic dio-
honored a Louisiana nun with its highest award July 14. Sister Miriam Mitchell, chancellor of the Diocese of
Houma-Thibodeaux and a member of the Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary
—
Immaculate, received Roundtable's Harry A. Fagan Award for her work on behalf of the poor of Louisiana, and especially her work on environmental
A native of Ireland, Sister Mitchell has worked for more than 25 years in the Houma-Thibodeaux Dioconcerns.
cese,
—
highest award, but he accepted it July 16 on behalf of an elderly woman im-
prisoned near Fort Worth, Texas, for her protests against the School of the Americas in Fort Benning, Ga. Sheen, who said he had spent time in jail with many in the room, agreed to receive the 1999 Pope Paul VI Teacher of Peace award from Pax Christi only if he could pass it on to activist Kathleen Rumpf, who was scheduled to be released July 19 from the Carswell State Penitentiary near Fort Worth. Humanitas Prize, in 25th year, names winners, expands for 2000
—
UNIVERSAL CITY,
Calif
(CNS)
Steven Bochco, David Milch and Bill Clark were among numerous writers, honored July 8 at the 25th annual Humanitas Prize awards luncheon for
human
val-
ues into entertainment writing."
The
effectively "incorporating
1999 Humanitas Prizes awarded a total of $120,000 to 15 writers from seven
and television categories. Christians arrive in Jerusalem, apologize for Crusades JERUSALEM (CNS)— Nine hundred years after Crusaders broke through the walls of Jerusalem in the name of Christianity, another group of different film
Christians asked forgiveness for the
bloodshed caused by their forebears. "We have apologized to Muslims, Christians and Jews throughout the region, but this is one specifically from us as
members
of the
Western Church
CNS
Anthony Wilhelm dies; wrote "Christ
WALNUT
— Anthony
to the Eastern Church. Please accept
our apologies," Lynn Green, international director of The Reconciliation
Walk, told Greek Orthodox Patriarch Diodoros at the group's official apology ceremony July 15. S. Korea president says his pilgrimage to freedom is lifelong PHILADELPHIA (CNS) Kim Dae Jung, president of South Korea since December 1997, has overcome
—
several obstacles along the road to be-
ing elected to his nation's highest ofhave had a lifelong pilgrimage toward freedom," said Kim, a Catholic.
fice. "I
"Christ
(CNS)
Among Us," died July 7 at Kaiser
Walnut Creek of complicafrom advanced myeloid dysplasia, a degenerative blood disorder. He was 74. A memorial service was scheduled for July 24 at Holy Spirit Parish at the Hospital in
tions
Florida seamstress thinks flag planted on moon is just fine BRADENTON, Fla. (CNS) After 30 years Dolores Black still looks up at the moon and wonders how her flag
Bishop says best-«elling 'visionary' mistaken about 'messages' ROCHESTER, N.Y. (CNS) Bishop Matthew H. Clark of Rochester says a local Catholic layman who
—
—
pernatural communication. For the past six years, John Leary, a retired Kodak chemist who lives in the Rochester suburb of Greece, has detailed the supposed messages in public talks and 13 published volumes which have sold in the tens of thousands, and have
holding up.
should be just fine," Florida Catholic, newspaper of the Venice Diocese. "It is sewed very well because every stitch is
claims he receives interior visions of Jesus, Mary and some saints has misjudged ordinary mental prayer for su-
The first is the Christ I He gave his life upon the holy cross; He taught us how to be free in spirit. The cross was my training toward freedom." Kim, who received sustained me. believe
in.
"It
Black, 72, told
really
made
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meant something to me." Black Armstrong put
the flag that Neil
on the moon during the Apollo 1 1 lunar landing on July 20, 1969. She sewed the double-faced nylon flag with embroidered stars when she was an employee at Eder Flag Corp., Milwaukee.
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Actor accepts Pax Cliristi award but says otiiers 'more deserving' Actor LOS ANGELES (CNS) and activist Martin Sheen was named the recipient of Pax Christi USA's
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Area families open liearts, liomes to Russian visitors
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On
an atypically dreary day in a quiet suburban neighborhood, it is a typical day for the Spika family with one special addition. The three children are playing outside with their Russian houseguest. Russian, one may ask? The Spikas were one of 14 host
tice
my
English
Moscow, we cannot prac-
outside of school very much,"
Back in Russia at home, Ed's day consists of school which begins at 8:00 a.m. and goes non-stop until he gets
home and does his homework and computer work until 1:00 a.m. He says there is "little time for TV" but he does extracurricular activities like soccer,
and around Charlotte to sponsor students and their chaperones from Moscow for three and a half weeks as an experience in American culture and the English language. These 13 adventurous children and their chaperones were brought to the United States courtesy of the Char-
basketball, volleyball, and tennis.
Steve said that "in three short weeks, Ed had become another member of the family." "At first, I thought it would be
weird to have someone else living here, but it has been great. We've gone bike riding, skateboarding, and swimming. We've had a lot of fun," added
lotte area office of Catholic Social Ser-
vices (CSS).
The Spika family, St. John Neumann
it
in
stated Ed.
families in
from
wanted to practice
because
parishioners
Steve
Jr.
"What
in Charlotte,
benefited
me was
to see
hosted Edouard "Ed" Vakilov, a 13year-old teen from Moscow. Regina and Steve Spika decided to open their home to another child after Regina saw the advertisement in her church
informed Regina. Children have the ability to become friends quickly with those of various nationalities and races with little diffi-
bulletin.
culty.
saw the ad, and I thought that we would be perfect candidates. We had recently bought the house and had
that children don't have any language barriers,"
seem
The
"I
the room, and
mom.
It
am
I
sounded
stay-at-home
a
like
Photo by Alesha M. Price
Ed Vakilov and some of
the other visiting teens make ice cream sundaes courtesy of the law firm of Cadwalader, Wickersham, and Taft.
he
felt
speaks English well, insecure about expressing his
words and was unsure about some American phrases. After his talk with Regina and a few games with the children, he felt more comfortable, and everything turned out feelings into
"
The couple 12,
has two sons, Steve
and Michael,
Jr.,
and had originally a playmate for their
8,
asked for a girl as 10-year-oId daughter, Elizabeth, but stated on their application that they
would accept any child. They were informed that Ed would arrive on June 25.
After the first night, Regina was concerned because Ed was not eating or really talking. So, the next morning, she and her guest sat and talked; during that time, they became better acquainted and more comfortable with one another.
fine.
This venture began
in
1997
through the work of Svetlana Batsulo, the Russian facilitator for adoptions through CSS, Capuchin Franciscan Father Ignatius Zampino, pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas in Charlotte, and Geri King, director of the Charlotte regional office of CSS. Recruitment began in September with those interested families from church parishes that had responded.
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English spoken with heavy Russian accents filled the halls of Cadwalader, Wickersham, and Taft, a law firm in Charlotte on July 9. The firm hosted a party for the group of students and chaperones, the result of a suggestion from a secretary who is hosting the chaperones. Debbie Pike originally asked if the
chaperones, Olga Gousseva and Tatiana Bondarenko, could come for a tour of her office. Jim Carroll, managing partner of the Charlotte office, agreed only if all of the visitors and their host families could come, and the firm would pick up the tab for pizza, ice cream, and would include a teleconference with a Russian associate at the
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were a/ways fiomemade!
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various stores for souvenirs for Ed to take back to Russia to his family. Collectively, the students also had
Though Ed
experience.
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Catholic Social Services office expands facilities
In brief...
By
Belmont Abbey graduate earns doctorate
late
buildings, adds 4,500 square of space to house programs for the Triad area. In his remarks. Bishop Curlin emphasized the organization's mission by saying, "The action of God is loving and serving of others. ...This is what proves that we're church." He said of those involved, "I come here today not to just bless a building. I've come here in the name of Jesus Christ to say to you. He will reward you abundantly because you saw Him, you served Him, you loved Him in those around you... God rewards you for that kind of love." Prior to the expansion project, space problems were numerous, with staff sharing tight quarters. According to Mable H. Stevenson, program di-
Mary Agnes
Burnett Schwalb of Savannah. Triad teacher wins excellence
award from Wal-Mart
GREENSBORO
—
Christina
pansion was made,
the closet, literally serving families
out of a closet. ...We will be able to do more programs because we have more space to spread out, adding to the different types of things that we're doing, but expanding our programs." David Harold, Catholic Social Ser-
trademark blue Wal-Mart vest emblazoned with "Teacher of the Year." Tschida is one of more than speical
vices area director, said,
counseling area.
we're really much better able to do the work." He went on to say, "We're just really blessed. Blessed by the diocese, by all these people you see who are parishioners and volunteers, blessed by our cli-
material assistance
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2,500 teachers nationwide to received the award for 1999. "She inspired her students and helps them to fashion a strong sense of self-worth," said Sue Geraghty, school principal, who nominated Tschida for the award.
Justice
Host Homes, "Up until exI had two staff in
rector for
Tschida, a parishioner and fourthgrade teacher at St. Pius X Church and School, has been recognized by local Wal-Mart associates as the area's Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year. With the recognition came a $500 education grant to the school on Tschida's behalf, an all-school assembly and a
Refugee
CSS
ing
feet
Multidimensional Data." Raised in Savannah, Ga., Dr. Schwalb graduated from Benedictine Military School in 1989. He earned his bachelor of arts degree from Belmont Abbey College in 1993, and master's degrees from Clemson University and Rice University in 1995 and 1998, respectively. Schwalb and his wife, Melissa, live in Houston. He is the son of Otto W.
and the
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WINSTON-SALEM Bishop William G. Curlin led the dedication and blessing of the expanded Catholic Social Services facility on Sunday, July 1 8. The new facility, next to two exist-
Texas Otto William "Tres" Schwalb III, who earned his bachelor of arts degree from Belmont Abbey College, has earned a doctorate from Rice University in Houston. His dissertation, which focused on statistics, was titled "Practical and Effective Methods of Simulation Based Parameter Estimation for
Jr.
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Book Review
Millennium-related book offers
wisdom and Reviewed by
BRIAN
Catholic
insight without fear
OLSZEWSKI
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News
Of
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particularly those
Service
Bookstore shelves are teeming with millennium-related texts. Most are of the "You better watch out" variety.
Word to Life
Fortunately,
who
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July 25, Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A Readings: 1) 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 Psalm 1 19:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128
by fundamental Protestants who predict doom and gloom in the new millennium, are the two chapters devoted to the Book of Rev-
Raymond Bulman's
Bulman's scholarship and com-
"The Lure of the
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Millennium: The Year
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Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 13:44-52
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for that
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reveals
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gave him the ability to make good and just judgments for his people.
Catholic
Her
last
It is
wisdom
that recognizes that
one must pursue the good
all
it
effort. It is
finds that the highest
which
all
others flow
is
God
as
at the cost of all that
oppose the
She was paraphrasing one of the Scriptures from this week's readings, but in the context of her life and the stories she had just told me about her kids, her husband and her work in
would
wisdom that good from
love,
and that
must flow from
the greatest love
source of all love,
who
the
God.
is
The riches my friend possesses are as great as the riches of Solomon.
ministry to young women, she revealed a great deal more than the Apostle Paul about how this under-
The wisdom
she possesses
in
her
simplicity and in her profound, sin-
standing of God's workings in our
cere faith
lives brings order
and meaning when the surface logic of painful circum-
Solomon because she has comprehended that which Solomon could
stances only leaves us standing in a
only anticipate, the pearl of great price itself, the love of a Savior made
bombed-out shell, ashes where our dreams had been.
My
some
friend has seen
man, come
greater than that of
is
to earth to love, to teach,
to heal, to live
chil-
dren do well, some do OK and some with more obvious gifts excel. She's seen a loving husband decimated first by disease, then by an addiction. But she's seen it all through eyes that sparkle when she talks about the intimacy and the nearness of God, and his great love for us.
and to
die,
and to
rise
again offering us all the hope of unending life in the presence of the source of all love. can all share in that wisdom, it's there for us to have if we'll seek it with our whole hearts, with willingness to set aside whatever stands be-
We
tween us and
its
possession.
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I suspect this is the wisdom that Jesus speaks of in one of the parables in this week's Gospel when he talks about the pearl of great price. The man who found it went out and sold all he possessed in order to have that pearl. I suspect it is the wisdom that Solomon, as king of Israel, asked God
1
Readings for the week of July 25 31, 1999 Kings 3:5, 7-12, Romans 8:28-30, Matthew 13:44-52; Monday,
Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34, Matthew 13:31-35; Tuesday, Exodus 33:7-1 1; 34:5-9, 28, Matthew 13:36-43; Wednesday, Exodus 34:29-35, Matthew 13:44-46; Thursday, Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38, John 11:19-27; Friday, Leviticus 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34-37, Matthew 13:54-58; Saturday, Leviticus 25:1, 8-17, Matthew 14:1-12 Readings for the week of Aug. 1 - 7, 1999 Sunday, Isaiah 55:1-3, Romans 8:35, 37-39, Matthew 14:13-21; Monday, Numbers 11:4-15, Matthew 14:22-36; Tuesday, Numbers 12:1-13, Matthew 15:1-2, 10-14; Wednesday, Numbers 13:1-2, 25-14.1, 26-29, 34-35, Matthew 15:21-28; Thursday, Numbers 20:1-13, Matthew 16:13-23; Friday, Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, 2 Peter 1:16-19, Matthew 17:1-9; Saturday, Deuteronomy 6:413, Matthew 17:14-20
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Cleaning of 10th-century coins reveals image of Christ By JUDITH SUDILOVSKY
News Service JERUSALEM (CNS) Catholic
—
Recent
thorough cleaning of a horde of 10thcentury coins discovered
year in Tiberias have revealed 60 rare
Although uncovered last was not until the cleaning of the coins began this year that archaeologists realized the magnitude of in
made of gold
it
'
Christian pilgrims.
The
Although they were not
The
coins are engraved with an image
It's
of high
items were found in three large
clay pots hidden under the floor of a
of Jesus and with Greek inscriptions proclaiming "Jesus the Messiah, the King of Kings" and known scientifically as "Jesus, the Messiah, the "anonymous folles" beJesus coins seem to Victor," Hirschfeld cause they neither conhave had a special said. Normally Jesus tain the name or image was not used as symbol significance similar to of the ruler of the time, on coins, he added. were minted briefly for that of a religious "You can see Jesus 80 years at the end of medallion for Christian very clearly on the the 10th century by Christian kings in coins. There is a big pilgrims. Constantinople, said cross behind him, and he has a big head and Hebrew University ArProfessor Yizhar chaeology eyes like on the icons of the 5th century," Hirschfeld said. "These are very Hirschfeld, who led the dig at the site rare coins, and it is the first time they of ancient Tiberias. The coins, along with some 20 adwere found in Israel." ditional coins and another 1,000 He said the largest collection of such coins is housed at the Dunbarton Oaks bronze items from the Islamic period, were among the largest cache of obCenter for Byzantine Studies in Washington, D.C. The coins found at the jects from that period ever discovered "Jesus coins" bearing an image of Christ. Coins of this type,
coins
have had a special significance similar to that of a religious medallion for to
their find.
.
last
— valuable coins were — the Jesus seem
monetary value
Israel.
year,
monetary value
structure, apparently where the building owner had hidden the metal objects and
- valuable coins were made of gold - the
coins out of fear of invasion by the Cru-
saders at the end of the
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Fifty-eight of 82 coins discovered last October near the Sea of Galilee have the image of Christ. Greek
inscriptions such as "Jesus the Messiah, the King of Kings" and "Jesus, the Messiah, the Victor," appear on some of the coins.
now on display in a new "House of Bronze" exhibit at the Hebrew
Tiberias dig are
University Institute of Archaeology.
Hirschfeld said the bronze "Jesus coins" were minted as a form of propa-
ganda by the Christian kings at the end of the last millennium in response to the rising tide of Islam.
Although they were not of high
1
1th century.
The Crusaders invaded and
destroyed ancient Tiberias, which at the time had a mixed population of Jews, Muslims and Christians. The coins and bronze items remained well concealed in their hiding place and were
not plundered by the attacking forces. "These coins show that the owner was possibly a Christian and if not, then that he had contact with the Christian population of Tiberias. This find also demonstrates that there were Christians in Tiberias at that time and that pilgrims from Constantinople came to Tiberias otherwise we would not have these
—
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is
nice at
the end of the second millennium to find
same place they were hidden by the unknown owner at the end of the last millennium." t these coins in the
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Workshops provide opportunity candid discussion of By
JOANN
S.
KEANE
as a
means
to ad-
dress ministry-related sexual misconduct.
The workshop
dealt directly with
duct and the often-destructive consequences for the Church. It was a unique opportunity to reach out with open dialogue before troubling incidents occur. The diocese chose a proactive initiative to concurrently educate lay personnel, religious, clergy and volunteers who minister to vulnerable populations. Intelaity,
ordained and
professed individuals] the workshop
sends a clear message, said Michael Morton, a Pennsylvania educator, family therapist and addictions counselor with over 20 years experience in human services who conducted the workshops. "This is a community problem and needs a
community response regardless of the
status of the offending party."
"Sexual misconduct is more than a clergy problem," said Morton. "It occurs in ministry at
all
and de-
levels
The response to abuse and misconduct is much more effective when everyone is aware and if of and empowered to act when mands an
—
inclusive audience."
—
—
the positive aspects of being able to openly hear, and ask questions which are troubling to all thoughtful Catholics involved in ministry. Several years ago. Bishop William G. Curlin announced zero tolerance for ministry-related sexual misconduct in response to a case of clergy misconduct. Today, he upholds this commitment, and was counted among those attending one of the daylong sessions. "The very act of making the issue public to a mixed audience with the presence of the bishop a[llovv'S for a healing dialogue to address the painful issue in a public forum," said Morton. "This also gives permission for individuals to voice concerns about situations evidencing potential misconduct."
the historic failure to talk about miscon-
grating [^combining
difficuit topic
—
—
Employees of the HICKORY Diocese of Charlotte were perhaps taken with the open and frank dialogue as the diocese elected to offer a workshop. CulCommitment,
for
During his presentation, Morton minced few words as he described horrific acts of abuse recalled from his experiences as a therapist in graphic terms. While providing a focus for discussion, the workshop provided a tool for those troubled by situations that might be approached. Morton said many participants commented on
Editor
ture and
'In too
-
many
cases, the past disallowed
and
indi-viduals to talk, express their feelings
trust that such efforts
would be heard
for
both healing and prevention of fviture abuse," said
Morton. 'The Diocese of Charlotte
acted in a true pastoral way, which can be
an example for other dioceses to follow." t
incidents occur, he added. Partici-
pants were reminded that misconduct is not restricted to child abuse, it includes sexual conduct, language and contact.
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Around fhe Diocese
Paul the Apostle celebratesaquarter-century of growth
St.
By
ALESHA
M. PRICE
credible and surj)rising," stated Father
"The secret of the parish was cooperation and enthusiasm of people who took it upon themselves to estab-
Staff Writer
—
GREENSBORO
Scott.
Where
does
the time go? Twenty-five years is a long time to some and only a blip on the
community.
lish a
has grown, but
It
screen to others. For the parishioners
there
at St. Paul the Apostle, their 25th anniversary was something to celebrate. On July 18th, Bishop William G.
The bishop's homily focused on the link between the past and the present in relation to St. Paul's parisli
Curlin was homilist to a
and how Christ
full house at Greensboro's War Memorial Auditorium. The weekend's events, which included a dinner dance the night before, had been a year in the making for the members of the committee. Oblate Father Joseph Morrissey, Oblate Provincial, offered, "St. Paul's is a very vibrant parish. Quite frankly, it is a model we try to emulate in other churches along the coast. It is wellorganized, has a tremendous spirit, and defines us as a collaborative ministry. It is one of the premiere examples of Church in the 20th century." The celebration began with an introduction by one of the founders of the parish, Dick Douglas. Parishioners reminisced as Douglas related the interesting history of a church that had to climb a few hills before reaching their plateau. Back in 1974, Bishop Emeritus Michael J. Begley felt that another church should be developed in Guilford County. He asked the Paulist Fathers if they would become a part of a new church; however, at least 30 families would have be recruited. So, Douglas, Joe Berry, and Paulist Father Bob Scott, who was the Chaplain of three area colleges at the time and became the founding pastor, studied parish boundaries.
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'Faithful servants' learn By
July 23, 19991
Living the Faifh
about life, leadersliip
jimmy ROSTAR
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— how
we
learn how to do it right to help other people and set a better ex-
Associate Editor
—
After a week of HICKORY sharing prayer, liturgy and experiences, some teens and adults found it difficult not to reach out to comfort one another. Most failed to stifle their welled-up tears. All of them heard a message reflecting on how true Chris-
ample for everybody else on going through their life," he said. "It made me realize where I came from, who I am, and what I need to continue to be."
tian leaders are to live.
of long ago
The final gathering in the dorm rec room featured stories from Scripture and
and music. Then, youth ministry leader ex-
vice of prayer, reflection
our call, brothers and sisPaul Kotlowski, youth ministry director for the Diocese of Charlotte. "As we walk the roads of our lives, (we are) to find the risen Jesus in all those we meet, reminding all of us that we are created good, that we are meant to be happy, and that we are to is
—
A
—
Christ-Centered Leadership Experiby the youth ministry offices of the Charlotte and Raleigh dioceses. A community encounter of learning life and leadership skills, the seminar ended with a closing ceremony that focused on a deeply personal experience of grace. Circled in a dormitory recreation room on the campus of Lenoir Rhyne College and asked to give one another the space to pray and reflect, participants found a drastic departure from erness.
them
in
Christian Smith, also 16, said the ex-
but reminded him really
time, so Photo by Jimmy Rostar
learned back
A suggestion calmly clued about the gift of solitude.
"Listen to the voice of God speaking
—
You can
to their families,
Led through the week of June 2529 by a mentoring team of youth ministers, participants learned about leadership abilities and styles relating to communication, organization and planning. They discussed topics ranging from conflict resolution to consensus seeking to theology. They celebrated Mass and gathered to receive the sacrament of penance. They prayed, played, and lived together while rediscovering them-
so much closer to them. had a reconciliation service, and everyone
(or
Roman
in Salisbury.
"You
feel
We
was crying. People you didn't even know very well would come up and just hug you and tell you 'It will be okay. We're here for you.'"
productive, faith-based lives.
Fiaschetti, who plans on active involvement in her parish's blossoming youth ministry, added that faith formed a common bond among all the participants. That bond was also noticed by Billy Tripp, a 1 6-year-old from Garner who plays leadership roles in the band and in an anti-violence club at his school. "(The seminar) taught me leadership and how to be a good Catholic,"
"We were only together five days, but during those five days you really get to know these people," said Martha
explained the parishioner of St. Mary, Mother of the Church Parish. "At things like this that we go to,
—
another and as Kotlowski reminded them at week's end
—
-
one
the holy call to live happy,
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Fiaschetti, 15, a parishioner of Sacred
Heart Church
selves,
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him how to lead, how to live. "I haven't known who God was for a long
perience not only taught
week focusing on togeth-
within you," Kotlowski told the nearly 50 youth from across North Carolina, who were joined by several adult participants as well. "And if you find yourself in need of comfort and support, know that those around you, that all of us in this room, are with you in spirit God's spirit." The purpose of the faith-based, weeklong seminar is to invite teens and adults involved in ministry and service to realize their leadership potential through a variety of spiritual and social exercises. Organizers hope participants will bring what they
16,
ministry at her parish, she said people should strive to be leaders in everything they do. She's attended schoolled leadership retreats before, but found an entirely new experience in "Faithful Servant." "Having seen it from a different point of view trying to deal with things by having God to back you up makes me personally realize that it's a lot easier to get through things and to help other people if you're more centered with God," said Fahle.
ence," sponsored
the rest of a
gifts,
and strength. traveled from her
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Missi Fahle,
ters," said
love one another." So ended "Faithful Servant:
most of such
the
home parish of St. Andrew the Apostle in Apex for the seminar. A soccer coach who helps out with junior youth
pressed a reassuring yet urgent missive.
"That
made
— courage and
An emotional silence followed the serquietly, a
how youth
Catholic tradition which told
Catholic Diocese of Charlotte (or
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sum
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just really
I
wanted to get
Luke Church in Charlotte. Smith said the trials of teen-age life make it easy to steer away from a focus on faith, but credits the retreat with reacquainting him with Jesus. ioner of St.
had never thought of doing anywe did that week," he said. "Two years ago if you had told me I was going to do that, I would have laughed at "I
thing like
you, just because that's not where
Smith,
who now
was."
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more youth
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did
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said.
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everything"
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