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July 25, 1997

Charlotte Delegation Visits Sister City in Poland By

JIMMY ROSTAR

CHARLOTTE

—

Wroclaw has

withstood war, changes in government and the test of time to become one of Poland's top cultural, industrial and religious centers. And recently, a delega-

—

including two from Charlotte embraced many facets of life in a region steeped in history and

tion

parish priests

—

Part of a six-person delegation,

Ed Vilkauskas and FaFrank Cintula traveled to the Polish city, host of the 46th International EuSpiritan Father

ther

The

entire region of Silesia, for ex-

ample,

central

Europe along the Oder River ba-

a historic area located in east

Wroclaw

as capitol of the region during the

The

city

100s.

has withstood two world wars,

— democratic one —

centuries of political upheaval, and

Congress.

every aspect of

"We were

in the

ambiance of a

city

with 20,000 people in Wroclaw for

filled

the Congress," said Father Vilkauskas,

Our Lady of Lourdes Church Monroe and its mission, Sacred Heart

pastor of in

Church also

and

many it

since 1991,

was a rather broad exposure to the and religious

social, cultural, political

sense of the place."

in generations

when

ernment yielded

the

to a

communist gov-

a period redefining that

encompasses

life.

central highlight of the visit was Corpus Christi celebration, where Father Cintula and Father Vilkauskas

the

participated in the Eucharist procession as thousands lined the streets.

Father Vilkauskas,

Wadesboro. "But there were opportunities for dialogue,

one of Silesia's most important cities, founded in the 10th century and serving

At the invitation of the mayor of Wroclaw, the Charlotte Sister Cities Committee delegation were guests of the city government during the charistic Congress.

who

also serves

as diocesan director of evangelization, said the procession epitomized the

long celebration of the Eucharist

week-

— and

the ongoing, ingrained faith that exists still a predominantly Cathocountry despite the adjustments ex-

Poland,

past, Wroclaw's culture also involves a

vibrant appreciation for art and music

lic

and history that applies age groups.

perienced as a result of democracy's tak-

to citizens of all

ing hold.

Wroclaw was designated a sister city of Charlotte in 1993. The Sister Cities Committee is a private, non-profit organization responsible for coordinating the

"The church functioned for the longtime as the pivotal, most vocal, public and only voice of opposition to the communists," Father Vilkauskas added. est

"Now

the church has to take

exchanges between citizens of Charlotte and the seven cities sharing official relationships formed by municipal govern-

place in the

ments.

in a

Plans for this summertime

gan

year

ago,

visit be-

when Bodgan

a critical

moment;

in Poland, too.

At Wroclaw's

II upon and the members were part of the congregation of 200,000

Com-

for the pontiff's

Mass

Congress on June

group

were

each claiming Slavic roots.

inside August Collection Provides

city hall,

with Pope John Paul

Father Vilkauskas, Father Cintula, and Charlotte area Catholics Carlos Salcedo, Jeannine Clark, and Johanna McCloskey, that

counters with various aspects of the faith

Peggy Wesp,

posing

It's

major transition." The Charlotte group had other en-

his arrival to town,

the Congress and sample the city.

own

the society at large

Zdrojewski, mayor of Wroclaw, invited Charlotte Sister Cities ex-

its

new freedom of Poland.

Wesp met

ecutive director, and five others to attend

8"9

several events of the Congress, meetings with municipal leaders, and guided sightseeing tours. But both priests were struck by simple encounters of the regional charm and its inhabitants.

sin in southwestern Poland.

culture.

Kyndall Jackson offers a helping hand as Mariana Danie lands a fish during festivities at the St. Mark parish picnic in Huntersville on July 13. The event was hosted by Msgr. Joseph Kerin, pastor of the newest parish in the diocese.

The group's schedule, organized by Wroclaw mayor's office, included

the

Staff Writer

versations with

that closed the

And numerous con-

Wroclaw citizens helped

delegates understand the view of the faith

See Sister

Cities Visit,

page 3

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July 25, 1997

Houseknecht

Fr.

Young Adults Celebrate Their Catholic Roots

Appointed As

single adults in their

late 20s,

Vocation Director

30s and

early 40s shared a

away from their busy lives and focus on desire to step

By JIMMY ROSTAR Staff Writer

CHARLOTTE — Bishop

what

William G. Curlin has appointed Father Eric Houseknecht, parochial administrator of St. Margaret Church in

Maggie Valley,

the

tant

new vocation

faith.

Roberta Ayers

Father Houseknecht succeeds

professed that she

had always had

Father Frank O'Rourke, pastor of

Clemmons, young priest's

strong

who took part in the formation as a seminarian. Father Houseknecht was ordained a priest in

Donna Richardson and Andy Getz provide the music for the Mass celebrated by St. Gabriel pastor, Father Ed Sheridan.

KATHY SCHMUGGE

sincere gratitude

O'Rourke for his years of devoted and zealous service as director of vocations for the priesthood," to Father

Bishop Curlin said. "I look forward to Father

Houseknecht'

continuing to foster,

encourage and nurture vocations in

same

that

spirit."

ment

Born and raised in the faith, Keenan grew up in Rhode Island where there "was practically a Catholic Church on every street corner." Living in North Carolina, where Catholics compose 3 percent of the popufessed "cradle Catholic."

lation,

has taken some adjusting to for

the transplanted northerner. "I feel

challenged being away from such a strong Catholic community," she noted. Keenan was among the more than 20 young adults from St. Gabriel Catholic Church who spent a recent weekend at the Catholic Conference Center taking part in a retreat entitled "Catechism 101". Like Keenan, the group of young,

all

explanations

the

she

Before the service, upon

quest, he offered a lesson

ments and their significance. During his homily, Father Sheridan related the Gospel reading where Jesus calms the sea to every day struggles. "In our lives, we experience turbulence. We can pray, but we need to recognize we need other people." His message encouraged the young adults to be like Christ and offer that calming influence for others who may be having difficulties. The participants left with many answers and may have more questions as they begin to assimilate the information they received. Donna Richardson especially enjoyed the discussion on church tradition. "It is important to remember

message began as an

needed as an adult "During this retreat, I hope to rediscover my (Catholic) roots," she

that the Christian

believer.

oral message," she said.

noted.

parishioners found that faith

Darrin Williams admitted that he became distracted with outside interests in high school, and his Catholic education "dropped off." He felt challenged as a minority religion in North Carolina and needed answers to the many questions asked by non-Catholic friends. The workshops, led by Andy Getz, St. Gabriel parish's adult education coordinator, ranged from basic truths about the faith to attempts to explain some of

God-given gift which requires much from those willing to learn enough about

the greatest mysteries, including

did

God

"Why

man?"

create

Father Ed Sheridan, pastor at St. Gabriel, celebrated Mass with the

for f/te

His Excellency,

following c/eceasec/ e/un'ny /Ae mon/A

entering or attending seminary to

adults exploring Catholicism, the

to truly live

indeed a

it.

Correction The Catholic News & Herald's July 1 1 article on the 1997 Catholic Leadership Institute in Gastonia (page 1)

incorrectly identified Father John

Schneider as the pastor of St. John the

Baptist Church in Tryon. Father Schneider is pastor of St. Barnabas Church in Arden.

Bishop William G. Curlin,

announces the

following

appointment

the

Diocese of Charlotte,

of jluyus/

serve the Charlotte Diocese.

and excited," said Father Houseknecht, whose first priestly assignment was as parochial

Reverend

Houseknecht, Director of Vocations, while continuing as Parochial Administrator of St. Margaret Church,

thrilled

vicar of St. Patrick Cathedral.

has

28 Rev.

Henry J.

Rev.

John

Becker,

1992

Parsons, 1993

August 1996. "I

Eric

Maggie Valley

(

served in Maggie Valley since

look to maintain a consistent

contact with our seminarians, letting

them know and

that they're not forgotten

that there

who

somebody out

cares," he added.

things

Multiplying Loaves

"Those are

John

he also approaches his new responsibility as a means of enhanc-

own

sistently,

priestly ministry.

priests, "

said.

"The is

truly a

remarkable and humbling experience to share with another person. Anytime you minister to another, you yourself are ministered to."

seminarian's preparation, he

diocese,

16: 2-4, 12-15

Ephesians 4: 17,20-24 John 6: 24-35

1-15

Numbers 11: 4-15 Matthew 14: 13-21

15-24, 30-34 13: 31-35

we're always called to

sacredness of our callings

Exodus 32: Matthew

"Con-

reconnect with what motivated us to

become

Exodus

2 Kings 4: 42-44 Ephesians 4: 1-6

Father Houseknecht explained

appreciated as a seminarian

that

hopes

C3ayus/3

$afy27-C$uyusf2

myself."

ing his

J?eaJmys for i£s meeA of

^Readingsfor (£e weel of

there

remind parishioners of the is

truly a joint effort. "In a

special way,

community

gives the parish

a sense of pride to

know

going to be part of that development and formation as well." that they are

"Jesus said, 'Have the people recline.' So the men reclined, about 5,000 in number. Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining and also as much fish as they wanted. When they had had their fill, he said to the disciples, 'Gather the fragments left over, so that nothing will be wasted.' So filled

12 wicker

baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves...." (John 6:10-13)

Numbers 12: 1-13 Matthew 14: 23-36

Exodus 33: 7-11; 34: 5-9, 28 John 11: 19-27 or Luke 10: 38-42

Exodus 34: 29-35

Matthew Exodus 40: Matthew

Wednesday

13: 44-46

16-21, 34-38

Thorsday

13: 47-53

Matthew

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CNS

Graphic

Matthew

Numbers 20: 1-13 Matthew 16: 13-23

13: 54-58

8-17 14: 1-12

Leviticus 25: ©

Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14 2 Peter 1: 16-19 Mark 9: 2-10

Deuteronomy 4: 32-40 Matthew 16: 24-28

Leviticus 23: 1,4-11, 15-16, 27, 34-37

they collect them and

re-

his vest-

D^ease prat/

new assignwhen 29 men are

a time

Correspondent

HICKORY— Chris Keenan is a pro-

Father Houseknecht begins his

Father Eric

Houseknecht

didn't have

but

faith

background

1995. "I express

imporlearning

truly

—

more about the Church and their

director for the Diocese of Charlotte.

Holy Family Church

retreatants.

Saturday

Deuteronomy 6: 4-13 Matthew 17: 14-20

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Church, Community Continue To Pray For Teen's Safe Return CHARLOTTE Church community

—

St.

Matthew

joined by parishes

across North Carolina and other parts of the country in offering prayers for the

safe return of a missing teenager.

Kristen Modafferi, 18, the daughter of Robert and Debbie Modafferi, has been missing in California since June 23. A North Carolina State student attending summer school at the University of California-Berkeley, Kristen disappeared one day after saying she was going to the beach. Her parents flew to San Francisco

month and spent two weeks searching for their daughter. The FBI and

earlier this

Kristen Modafferi

Eucharistic Congress Delegates Visit Sister Cities In Poland,

from page

—

among the Polish people faith not only in God, but in themselves and their causes as well.

"To come out of all

that country has

experienced as well as it has really says something about the strength of its

"Deep faith

people," said Father Cintula. still

exists, they

embrace

their culture;

we can

from their example." "Some of the most religious people I have ever met in my life are the Poles," added Wesp, herself an Episcopalian. "Their spirit is indomitable. Throughout their history, they have always persevered, and that is a great example to the truly learn

law enforcement officials have uncovered no substantial leads, and the family has also hired a private investigator. Back in North Carolina, area parishes have rallied to assist the family in its time of need. On July 16, the St. Matthew council of the Knights of Columbus turned a summer family barbecue into a local

benefit for the Modafferis.

More than 550

parishioners and friends attended the

which was put together in 48 was raised. "It was really a spontaneous outpour-

event,

hours. Approximately $5,500

ing of support from so

many people,"

Capuchin Father Edmund Walker, Matthew pastor.

said St.

This article was completed as the worst flooding in decades continued to devastate Wroclaw and the surrounding region. Between 30 and 50 people were reported dead in Poland July 18 as a result of the two-week period of storms. Sister Cities of Charlotte

was planning a major hu-

manitarian relief effort for Wroclaw. For information, call (704) 333-3399.

world."

Father Frank Cintula and Spiritan Father Ed Vilkauskas participate in the Eucharistic procession during the Corpus Christi celebration in Wroclaw.

At the gathering, Robert Modafferi thanked everyone for "their loving, moral support."

Grand Knight John Norton, who

or-

ganized the effort, said other parishes are becoming involved as well. "St. Gabriel

Church donated a check and

are printing

and distributing cards," he said. Father Ed Sheridan, pastor of St. Gabriel, said his parishioners immediately wanted to reach out and help the Modafferis. "One of our own is suffering tremendously," he said. "We want to assist in any way we can." To date, the parish has donated $5,000 to the case and is sending fliers and letters to churches in the Archdioceses of San Francisco and Oakland, Father Sheridan added. St. Matthew and St. Gabriel churches also recently joined together in a fast.

"We

asked our parishioners to

three consecutive days (July

fast for

24),

asking for Kristen' s safe return," Father

Sheridan

said.

According

to Father

Walker, the

family hopes to keep the efforts to find Kristen before as

many people

as pos-

being distributed in Catholic churches in North Carolina as well in hopes of uncovering new leads. "This needs to have as much media attention as possible, especially out West," he said. "The chances of finding something out are much greater by keeping Kristen' s picture in the news. If someone has a lead, they might come forward." "Prayer is the most important thing (people can offer)," Father Walker added. An Internet page has also been set up for Kristen and is linked to a missingpersons network. The web site is located at www.yahoo.com. Once entered, type sible. Fliers are

in Kristen Modafferi.

A fund has been started to help defray the costs ofprivate investigators and trips to California.

contribute, send

checks to: "Kristen Fund", c/o St. Matthew Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28277. Anyone with information in the case is asked to call (800) 521-0917, extenPhoto by

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Corner

Pope John Paul

Ecumenical Movement Is Unstoppable, Pope Tells Lutherans VATICAN CITY (CNS)

— Improvements

Catholic-Lutheran ties are irreversible and the ecumeni-

For

oIJ

who have

dzeci

by violence, and

especially for children

been allowed

and a

who have

not

to live; for mercy, healing

love for the truth.

We pray to the Lord.

The Diocese of Charlotte

cal

movement

unstoppable, Pope John Paul

told a

global Lutheran gathering in early July. "The progress

made in our relations over the years since the Second Vatican Council is a sign that the Lord is blessing our efforts," the pope said in a message addressed to the Rev. Gottfried Brakemeier, outgoing president of the Lutheran World Federation. The Geneva-based organization was holding its ninth general assembly in Hong Kong. Organizers reported the meeting attracted an estimated 900 participants, about half of whom were delegates from 68 countries.

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Pope,

In Letter

Religion

To Yeltsin, Urges Redraft Of

Bill

VATICAN CITY

(CNS)

—

In a personal letter,

Pope John Paul II urged Russian President Boris Yeltsin to reject a religious freedom bill that would discriminate against Catholics.

pjscopal Calendar

The pope

Church in Rus"would constitute a real threat to the normal carrying out of its pastoral activities and even to its survival." He said the bill's wording makes it appear that "Russian civil authorities want to liken the Catholic Church to a foreign community, without any consideration for its centuries-long presence and action in Russia,

Bishop William G. Curlin will take part in the foil owing events:

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July

said that for the Catholic

the legislation

sia."

called for a complete redrafting of the pro-

posed law.

The pope's

letter,

released by the Vatican July 17,

Getting Poking about on the Internet the other day,

—

St. Patrick

Cathedral

Charlotte

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Russian Parliament passed the legislation. The bill was awaiting Yeltsin's signature to

The

become

law.

de-

legislation,

signed to curb the activity of some religious sects in Russia, designates Orthodox Christianity, Islam, Bud-

dhism and Judaism

as "traditional" religions

"worthy

of respect." All other religions, which are not specified

would come under a variety of government controls. Catholic Church officials have warned that the bill, if enacted, could be a powerful tool for limiting the activities of the Catholic Church, which has operated freely only after the 199 1 break-up of the Soviet Union. In his letter, the pope expressed regret that the proposed law does not even mention the Catholic Church. In a clear invitation to veto the legislation, the pope said he was counting on Yeltsin to be vigilant and "make the appropriate decisions" so that no legal or in the legislation,

administrative obstacles are created for Catholics.

reminded the Russian president that a sizable number of Catholics live in Russia and "expect respect and security from civil authorities." The pope told Yeltsin that while he supported the idea of encoding principles of religious freedom, the Russian legislation had included a number of regulations that go in the opposite direction. The pontiff emphasized the principle that all religions should be equal before the law.

Good Advice saw

trust

with people

who

take time to listen before

this interesting notice.

they start telling you what to do. If you aren't two sen-

"PEER ADVICE: Although I am only 16, 1 hope be a psychiatrist someday. Feel free to e-mail me for advice about your personal problems. Whatever it I can is home, school or relationship problems

tences into your problem before

—

help."

This was just a little scary. Several things could happen when sending in a personal problem for this person's sage commentary. • He might be a deep, warm, perceptive fellow, who could really help you understand your issues more

The Catholic

written June 24, shortly

after the

Christopher Carstens

Richard Hokanson as Queen of the Apostles Church Belmont

August 10 11 a.m. Mass

was

Guest Column

— 11 a.m.

Installation of Father

pastor of

clearly.

you

get,

"Here's what

think you ought to do about that," the suggestion

almost certainly based on the advice giver's preconceived notions, rather than on understanding your life. Second, lean on people who ask you questions that help clarify your thinking rather than giving you specific answers for life's problems. For example, "Have you thought about why she

would say a thing like that?" is way better than, "I think you should tell her she's a liar and you're finished as friends."

He could be a very nice guy, but a dope. No mathow well meaning he might be, his suggestions •

ter

could be useless or worse. • He might be a 16-year-old creep, who will e-mail all your "confessions" to his buddies just for laughs. • He possibly could turn out to be a 56-year-old creep, with much more sinister plans than merely making you feel foolish.

no advice at all. A good friend is somebody who's willing to share a long walk while you vent your feelings, asking questions while you rant and rave. When you ask, "What do you think I should do?", this trustworthy friend is Finally, the best advice is often

really

likely to say, "I don't

know

for sure.

You

really

have

to decide for yourself." It's

good

have help thinking through a problem

You can't tell. This, by the way, is a difficulty with much that is found on the Internet. Much of the infor-

or a worry, but in the end you decide on your own. Somebody really good at giving advice always respects

is useless or simply wrong. There's no quality control in cyberspace. But that's probably true for much advice traded in the hallway at school. Another person's thoughts can be useful, but you need to be a wise customer in the

your capacity to decide what's right for yourself. If you want useless advice or worse, go to some stranger on the Internet. For really helpful input, stick with the friends who know you well, and who take time

advice business.

a pastor or a therapist can be helpful. Still, remember, the same rules apply: The professionals need to listen before they talk; a good question is often better than a

mation out there

somebody sounds sure of herself mean you ought to plan your life according to

Just because

doesn't

Sometimes you may decide

good suggestion; and, you

her proposals.

Here are three

to listen.

tips

forjudging the value of the ad-

vice people give you.

person knows about you and your situation, the easier it is to give useless advice. Place First, the less a

decisions in

still

that a counselor,

have to make your

own

life.

Your comments are welcome. Please address: Dr. Christopher Carstens, c/o Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017.

One Candle

Light

Father Thomas

"The Last Breath" it is dying that an important distinction. Intellectually we admit the inevitability of our own mortality, but thinking about the actual process of dying is another story. It makes us anxious and

alarms me."

not death,

It is

afraid.

The question of what happens

moments

ing life's final

dur-

increasingly

and television dramas. Authors range from mystical fuels the best seller lists

writers,

who

research near-death out of

body experiences

to distinguished sur-

geons, like Yale's Sherwin Nuland,

who's

How We

Die charts the anatomy

of the dying process. In

language suggests what our truest shared response to the

in the English

The French essayist Montaigne confessed, "It

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my youth, priests

and nuns admonished us to make novenas and pray regularly for a happy death as opposed to an unhappy death. A happy death today might take on the serene "passing over" as depicted on TV's Touched by an Angel. Yet, one of the best-known poems

may be

idea of dying:

good

"Do not go gentle into that

Rage against the dying of Dylan Thomas was outraged

night....

the light."

by his father's death and said so memoHe made no attempt to cover up the wound inflicted on his spirit by the brutal finality of death. "Do not go gentle into that good night" brings to mind much of what theology, psychiatry and psychology say about our attitudes toward dying. They warn that our institutionalized rably and honestly.

dishonesty about death is destructive.

try to disguise death.

try to repress

our true feelings about it. We try to run away and hide from it. The sham, the simulation, the artificiality are destructive forces in

our

lives,

they

tell us.

In the funeral parlors, a dead

body

never looks dead. "Isn't he lifelike?" or "She looks so good!" We have been conditioned to say. I have seen corpses looking 30 years younger and ready to wake

McSweeney

up and join the get-together. And the deceased never really die. People "pass away" or "expire." We go to great lengths to avoid seeing and saying death. Not to embrace death as part of our given life finally,

not to embrace

about our again. If

death for

born

outvalues

is,

life.

put it: "Each person one possession which the others

all

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

his last

breath."

of the dying process: Jesus the Christ

on a wooden cross. There one go gentle through the darkness of that good night with honesty and dignity. There God gives us the strength to be at peace when, at last, we crucified

finds the strength to

convinced that the sorrow and come from thinking about dying are caused not only by fear of the unknown but also an unacknowledged I

fail to honor life for what it is. And we will never, on this earth, know who we are and what we ought to do. But Christians face death squarely by kneeling before what must be the most vivid depiction

likewise

Mark Twain

Or is

own lives all over we fail to honor what it is we will

anxiety that

sense of guilt.

remember

say, "It is finished."

the post-

First

poned good intentions, the unhealed animosities, the failures in kindness and

ing. First

an ending, then a new awakenGood Friday, then Easter morn-

ing.

understanding.

For a free copy of the Christopher

important for us to understand

It is

that

one of the sources of sorrow

a fu-

neral is the pain of self-disclosure of hav-

ing to think about and

make

decisions

News Note "Dealing With to

Grief, " write

The Christophers, 12 East 48th

New

Street,

NY. 10017.

York,

Question Corner Father John Dietzen

Outdoor Weddings Catholic, in other words a sacramental Q. Our daughter and her fiance marriage, is celebrated in a parish found a beautiful outdoor place for their church. wedding and reception. But our priest Thus, not only because it is an act of told them he could not have the ceremony worship, but because a marriage is a solthere, since they

emn

are both Catholic.

Why can't a marriage be performed beauty of God's creation? just a rule in our state? in the

Is this

may be

Exceptions

destructive

made, as I said. The usual and general policy, however, is the one explained by your priest.

action that should not be trivialized

any way, a church

the preferred lo-

and

evil thing in

world today. She answered, receiving Communion in the hand. Why are you and the church at odds with such a holy per-

the

Q. Several weeks ago

your column dealt with

cation.

Specific permission

may be

granted

by the local bishop for marriage elseA. The Catholic Church has great where. Sometimes, for example, at least respect for our church buildings. They one of the baptized parties has so little are sacred places where the most sacred connection with or respect for religion events of our Christian life should hap- that a marriage somewhere else could be equally appropriate. pen, and marriage is one of them. If the non-Catholic party is not bapThe general law of the church is that marriage between two Catholics or be- tized, the wedding may be held in church tween a Catholic and a baptized non- or another suitable place (Canon 1118).

Communion

in the hand. You said that extending our hands to receive Jesus could be a meaningful symbol of trust, openness and desire for the Eucharist, among other

A. I received several

let-

quoting the same priest and the same periodical about Mother ters

Teresa. I

continue to be amazed by people's

Can you honestly imagine Mother Teresa, who has seen and cared gullibility.

things.

Don 't you know you

are contradict-

ing Mother Teresa? According to a magazine I receive, a priest in New York asked Mother Teresa what is the most

for the worst misery this earth can con-

See Dietzen, page 13

Letters Why Do

Catholics Conform To All Values Of Our Culture? This

letter is in

response to your

re-

cent article entitled "Why are U.S. Catholics so Pro-Death Penalty?" (June 27 issue). I pose a more general question: "Why are U.S. Catholics so conforming to all of the values of our culture?" Could it be 30-plus years of failing to expose our children, in the home and through religious education programs, to the true and complete teachings of the Church? Do recent generations of Catholics understand the truths regarding the teaching authority of the Church and our moral obligations regarding this authority? If the "cafeteria Catholic" mentality continues to be explicitly and/or implicitly fostered in our youth, is it realistic to expect a significant difference between Catholics and society in general regarding matters of morality? Thomas E. Rafferty Jr.

Greensboro

Editor's Note: Following

a sam-

pling of the letters received in response to

Marco

Cipoletti's

comments

printed

June 27 edition of The Catholic News & Herald. Cipoletti's letter addressed an article entitled "Salvation for Gays Requires Celibacy" taken from the in the

Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano. Christians Called To Live Chastely This is in response to Marco Cipoletti's letter in which he expresses anger against the "prejudice" he perceives in the Church's statement that those with homosexual tendencies remain celibate in order to attain salva-

why

of course, are called to the vocation of marriage.

Some

religious

life, in

called, also, to

are called to priestly or

which case they are be celibate (i.e., unmar-

ward

marriage being the sacramenunion of a man and a woman (Mat-

tal

thew

19: 4-6).

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all

men and women,

Mackie

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sexual "orientation" are called to live

The writer states that he looks forward to reading more "positive" articles regarding the "goodness" and "holiness" of his lesbian gay brothers and sisters. Surely that goodness and holiness will shine forth not only from homosexually oriented Catholics but from heterosexual Catholics as well

when we all begin again Estelle Wisneski

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easy.

A.J.

chastely.

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Bishops From Atlanta Province Gather In Charleston

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family today

and

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will

CONCORD — Redemptorist Father ture.

Father Carboy said. "I try not to talk about money much, but they seem to be responding."

As pastor of St. James Church, he is always looking for ways to keep the parish on financially sound ground. A fund drive begun in 1991 helped build a new

Although the endow-ment's funds have not been earmarked for a specific purpose yet, the pastor said it will serve the St. James family for many years.

Daniel Carboy likes to plan for the fu-

parish center nearly three years ago, but

"I think it's

the center's dedication in 1994 also pro-

a great legacy to

duced another avenue for Father Carboy and parishioners to serve the faithful for generations to come. "Bishop Curlin was here for the dedication with some friends and afterward, I was talking to one of the Washington D.C. priests visiting," Father Carboy explained. "We got on the subject of money and the pastor said he had $20,000 a year coming into his parish 'free' every year. I asked him how and he told me they had a $400,000 endow-

leave the next generation," he said. "The endowment keeps

ment."

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of Charlotte

James

if I

in the

Foun-

could use the

an endowment and she initial donation in the summer of 1994, the endowment has grown to nearly $30,000. The money will continue to generate funds for the church because, as an endowment, the principal is never used. At St. James, the church also reinvests income generated by the principal. "I think having an endowment is very important to the life of the church," Fato start

agreed," he said. Since that

Carboy

can use the assets from it

and

it's

there.

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Father Carboy

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The Catholic News

& Herald 7

"Contact" Presents Philosophical

Concepts, Optimistic Outlook NEW YORK (CNS) — Jodie Fosan ambitious project and

cer-

It's

her Oscar-winning career

ter solidifies

playing an astronomer willing to sacrifice

her

be the first human to in "Contact" (Warner

life to

visit alien life

Bros.).

This sweeping movie, which

and

some

tainly a

serious and sophisticated

approach than recent comic alien-themed movies where extraterrestrials are deadly killers as in "Independence Day," "Mars Attacks" and "Men in Black."

tries

the besieged scientist, Foster

extent succeeds in blend-

tense and intense, and thoroughly believ-

ing entertainment with loftier philo-

someone for whom human connections are secondary to nonhuman connections in the name of science.

sophical questions, has at

its

center the

driven character of astronomer Ellie

Arroway

able as

(Foster).

But McConaughey

First seen as an only child

whose

hunk who

as a

left

less credible

when somehow

the seminary

widowed father (David Morse) encour-

celibacy proved a problem and

ages her interest in radio transmissions

ended up as a charismatic New Age-type guru whose spoutings about technology's impact on society have the rapt ear of the president. Together Foster and McConaughey seem more like sheer symbols of science and religion

and astronomy, Ellie is orphaned by age 9 and grows up solely consumed by science and the determination to discover if there is life out there. While doing pure research in Puerto Rico at the world's largest radio telescope she meets former seminarian Palmer Joss (Matthew

McConaughey), who is exploring the relationship between science and faith. He is wary of technology but a firm believer in God, and she is just the opposite. Yet they manage to put aside their differences for one passionate day she leaves to continue her research from New Mexico. night, but the next

After four years of ridicule for monitoring radio signals from deep space, she succeeds in taping audio communications and then video images from the distant star Vega. Revealing her findings, Ellie is immediately surrounded by powerful White House players with their own agendas. James Woods as the national security adviser wants to militarize any response while Ellie's ambitious former mentor, David Drumlin (Tom Skerritt), is eager to usurp her glory and

than lovers

mon

make

who

now

the president's

key

to deter-

be the first human to alien contact in person. It

seems the

will

—

intergalactic

message

blueprint for an elaborate space vehicle

with

com-

ground. to stress

room for one human only

make

voyage to Vega. Drumlin campaigns to be the chosen one and uses Ellie's refusal to say

the historic

she believes in

God

tivations are

and the financial means for

Viewers

Oscar-winning "Forrest Gump" diZemeckis blends science fiction, romance, political intrigue and spiritual concerns into his two-hour and

rector Robert

existence.

"Contact"

surely one of the

movies of the year

the conclusions are su-

—

ciation of America rating

— pa-

rental guidance suggested.

The following are home videocassette reviews from the Film and Broadcasting. Each videocassette is available on VHS format. Theatrical movies on video have a U.S. Catholic Conference classification and Motion Picture Association of America rating. All reviews indicate the appropriate age group for U.S. Catholic Conference Office for

Videos

the video audience.

"The Glenn

"Destry Rides Again" (1939)

ap-

Western sheriff (James Stewart) uses his wits rather than his dead aim with a six-shooter to rid a lawless

town of

its

ruthless boss (Brian Donlevy). Director

seems almost anti-climactic

when

the crucial in-person contact

nally

made, given what the breathlessly

awaited alien verbal response

is fi-

between conflicting

George Marshall mixes humor and action in equal measure neatly meted out by a good cast including Marlene

politi-

cal infighting to glorious linked vistas

of mammoth dish-shaped radio telescopes in the desert to the remarkablelooking circular revolving space vehicle to in-flight views of other golden galax-

Zemeckis seems hard-pressed to balance the basic story of making alien conwith the philosophical issues raised at the same time keep a dubious ro-

mance going and

the subplot of Ellie being dished out of credit for her discovery by the devious Drumlin. It certainly

keeps the long-running film moving along but some may wander out wondering just what the message of the movie was anyway. This is the kind of movie that is involving because it is very open to personal interpretation.

Its ultimate outlook one of great hope and optimism, but a few may find it presents religion negais

22-minute movie, based on Carl

tively as

Sagan's 1985 best-selling novel.

characters are fanatics.

some of

religiously oriented

who

starts his

ite,

own

band, discovers the

makes it a national favorthen dies in a World War II flight

"sound"

that

over the English Channel. Directed by

Anthony Mann, the story's interesting and the acting good (June Allyson as

Back Room Will Have")

his supportive wife) with plenty of ex-

who shows her mettle in a knockdown brawl with Una Merkel. Stylized gunplay and fisticuffs. The U.S. Catholic Con-

amples of Miller's music and appearances by many of the era's musicians. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A- 1 general patronage. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

the

Boys

in the

—

ference classification is A-II adults and adolescents. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

"Broken Arrow" (1950)

ies.

Miller Story" (1954) James Stewart gives an ingratiating performance as the trombone player

What

Dietrich as a saloon singer ("See

is.

disappoints, from telling close-ups of Ellie caught

in daring

the

scene by the Washington Mall's Reit

even

will hardly fail to notice

flecting Pool.

But

cepts,

Because of some sexual innuendo and fleeting violence, the U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Asso-

Ellie to

pears alongside the cast, or in a climac-

and

tact.

makes

manity believes in a Higher Power and Ellie is scorned for her staunch atheism unless she gets scientific proof of God's

as an-

many Gumpian touches throughout movie, as when President Clinton tic

life

perficial at best.

persevere.

tact

more complicated.

the other hand, the script

mostly to provide whimsy in the narrative

whose mo-

Although Drumlin wins the seat in "The Pod" spacecraft, waiting in the wings is the techno-mogul (John Hurt) who funded all the years of Ellie's research, and who is convinced she should be the one to make first con-

to actually present philosophical con-

other presidential adviser, are brittle characters of little definition, and Hurt as the billionaire techno-nut seems

—

a point of stressing that 95 percent of hu-

awakening of sorts based on her experiences that cannot be empirically proved.

as a deterrent

against her, as does Palmer,

—

interesting

Woods, and Angela Bassett

to visit alien

suggested.

exclusive, as Ellie experiences a spiritual

life

"Contact." The U.S. Catholic Conference classification isA-lll adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG parental guidance in

neither science nor faith are mutually

However, visually the movie never

Palmer,

spiritual adviser, is also

mining

are trying to find

Yet the movie makes pains

take charge.

And

who

Jodie Foster stars as an astronomer willing to sacrifice her

Thoughtful Western set in 1870 Arizona, where an ex-Army officer (James Stewart) persuades the warring Apache leader, Cochise (Jeff Chandler), to make peace, then takes an Apache bride (Debra Paget) who's soon killed by vengeful whites out to break the treaty. Directed by Delmer Daves, the fact-based story has plenty of colorful period action, some Indian lore and a bit of romance, but was notable at the time for its sympathetic treatment of Native Americans as fellow humans rather than howling savages. Frontier violence in a meaningful context. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-I general patronage. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

—

"The

Spirit of St. Louis" (1957) Meticulous but lengthy re-creation follows the thoughts and reflections of Charles Lindbergh (James Stewart) while making aviation history in 1927 as the pilot of the first nonstop flight from New York to Paris. Directed by Billy Wilder, Stewart manages to hold viewer interest on the solo flight across the Atlantic, partly because of the journey's dangers en route but mostly because of the character's courage and determination in accomplishing this feat of early aviation. Some threatening situations. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-I general patronage. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

—

The Catholic News

& Herald

July 25, 1997

A Way Toiray Thanks

To Ensure

Collection

Priests' Weil-Being By JIMMY

ROSTAR

Staff Writer

As Father Mark Lawlor prepares for new priestly assignment as parochial administrator of Our Lady of the Ameri-

his

cas Church in Biscoe on Aug.

mits planning for retirement gation not at the top of his "In a sense,

Thanks

to the parishioners of the Charlotte Diocese, priests serving

western North Carolina will be assisted by the people they have faithfully served. in

in their

retirement years

Annual Collection Help Provides Needed

list.

not the

the

new

fiscal year.

The plan also includes modifications

that,

over time, will increase the monthly

benefit annually.

first

"We

recognize that as people grow

priorities," says the 36-year-old priest of

older, the cost of health care

pondering retirement, which in this diocese averages at 70 for clergy. "But through discipline and professionalism, I know that I do need to consider those

considerations increases," says the Very

to the parishioners of the

diocesan priests

gious order priests serving in western

religious order priests

North Carolina will be assisted in their retirement years by the people they have

retired priests

Charlotte Diocese, Father Lawlor, his brother priests of the diocese and

In a recent interview with The Catholic News & Herald, Bill Weldon, diocesan fiscal manager, talked about the priests retirement policy and about changes affecting the annual collection.

and other

In the Diocese

plans now."

Thanks

Retirement Benefits For Priests

it is

he adan obli-

Following an intensive series of meetings, a scenario was developed that would increase priests' monthly retirement income from the diocese by 25 percent for

reli-

faithfully served.

During the weekend of August 9-10, the annual diocesan collection for the What is this retirement fund? The priests retirement fund provides monthly retirement benefits for our retired priests. However, it is more than just a retirement plan; this is our way of providing for the priests who have served us for so many years.

priests retirement will be held.

The annual diocesan 10.

retired diocesan priests with

monthly benefits. However, the diocese

keenly aware of the significant contributions of religious order priests. Thus, we help support the retirement funds of the representative orders. The contributions to religious orders comes from the annual collection as well.

The dollar amount needed from

this year's collection is significantly

than the amount collected last year.

Changes

to the benefits

Why

the increase?

package for retired diocesan

priests

and

in-

creased funding of the retirement programs of religious order priests have significantly increased the

amount needed. The plan provides our

retired

priests with a substantial increase in benefits this year. This will bring

And this

amount needed determined?

Funding of the retirement plan for diocesan priests is determined by an actuarial firm hired by the diocese. They perform an actuarial valuation of the plan from which the amount needed is derived. This involves projecting the future retirement benefits of all diocesan priests based on anticipated benefit levels and the projected years of retirement. These costs are factored over the priests' working years to determine the annual funding needed. Essentially,

are providing for the future retirement of those priests

are currently working. This insures that the funds are available

when

who

a priest

becomes eligible for retirement benefits. The contribution we make to religious orders' retirement funds is derived from our own plan experience. Based on the diocesan plan, we calculate the "per priest" amount needed for the year. We then make contributions to each of the religious orders

who

equal to that "per priest" amount times the

serve the diocese approximately

number of priests serving

in the

diocese.

What does

this

mean for

the parishioners, parishes

and missions of the

diocese? To help insure the needed funds are raised, the total amount needed has been assigned to each parish in the diocese based on 3 percent of their 1996 total offertory. This represents a significant increase over the amount collected last year. If the

amount collected

up the difference. Thus, we are appealing be as generous as possible.

falls short, the

parish will

make

to all the faithful of the diocese to

taken in

the median age of priests ts.

among come with

upgrade the benefit

for retirees.

pray that our brothers and sisters diocese show their appreciation for the many years of service that our "I

in this

have given," says Bishop William G. Curlin, himself celebrating 40 years of priesthood in 1997. "This collection enables our retired priests to have adequate funds to live out retired brother priests

Rev. Mauricio West, vicar general and chancellor. "Though our priests' standard of living is modest in their retirement years, their existence should be without worry."

their final years in well-deserved dignity

and needed support."

With

the revised plan, retired priests

monthly installThat money combined

will continue to receive

The projected goal of

this year's

is $583,000, of which $194,000 is intended for the pension funds of the re-

drive

ments for

life.

ing, diocesan officials recently an-

with Social Security benefits, investments and savings in most cases compose the priests' retirement income. For Francis Manley, dedicated ministry in western North Carolina is a vocation he has witnessed for decades. "The priests' whole lives are their parishes," says the lifelong parishioner of the Ba-

nounced

silica

ligious orders

whose members also serve

within the diocese. All told, this year's collection drive appeals to the steward-

ship of all parishioners like never before. In order to

the

year's efforts

added emphasis

year.

How is

money

of ways, health care and housing

them

up to a more amenable level, that, combined with social security benefits, can provide our priests with a livable retirement. It is important to note, that this year's increase is only a portion of the enhanced package. The overall increase includes an annual cost of living adjustment every year, based on the consumer price index. Additionally, our contribution to religious order priest funds will approximately triple from the amount contributed for last

in past years, the

will support retired priests in a variety

them.

Does the retirement plan provide for all pries fs serving in the diocese? The provisions of the diocesan retirement plan provide each of our

collection for is Aug. 9-

the Clergy Retirement Plan

meet the proposed fund-

that every parish

and mission

has been assigned a target goal,

St.

Lawrence

Manley counts

in Asheville.

the church he

was

annual offertory, which officials hope

baptized in as being "blessed with excel-

be met in the pews during the second weekend in August. Church communities not meeting that goal through

very caring pastors," adding that like all who have made the priesthood their life plan "should be taken

the collection will be responsible for

care of in their retirement."

making up the difference. "Our priests have served us very

While the amount expected from each parish is vastly higher than the collection has yielded in past years, Father Lawlor agrees the effort will ensure the comfort and well-being of his fellow priests as they retire. "It's 34 years away for me," he says, "but in the next decade or so, we're going to have quite a numperhaps exceeding ber of retirements

its

will

well,

and

many

cases for long periods

of time," says Rita Stefani, a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

High Point. "They are deserving of a (comfortable) retirement where they don't have to worry about medical expenses and a place to live." "I am a product of 16 years of Catholic education, and I certainly have always felt that way. I very strongly support retirement programs for all members of the clergy. It's a way to give back something to them," she adds. in

In the fall of 1996, the

Chancery

es-

tablished a task force of lay people, clergy and diocesan staff to study the benefits offered in the retirement plan.

lent,

they

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

ordinations."

Appreciative of the assistance he will

someday receive from the retirement program, Father Lawlor is also thankful for the gifts of his predecessors. "Especially for

older brother priests

who

are ap-

proaching or entering retirement age, this fund is a gracious and grateful way for all of us to support them in their needs," he says.

The Catholic News

July 25, 1997

To Serve

Priests Continue

Church "Many

when we By

Retirement

be working beyond our time because even though we are retired, we continue

will

priests ....and

help

of the shortage of to try to

and

fill

are able." Father Patrick Gavigan, retired priest living at Maryfield

KATHY SCHMUGGE

would

Correspondent Without the deHIGH POINT sire to accumulate material assets, these

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

men

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dedicated their lives to a career

which would leave them without the security of material wealth upon retire-

like to return to his first love, par-

work. In three short months Bishop Begley, with true determination, has already began to take steps with a specialized walker. "He just won't give up," smiled a friend, Father Patrick Gavigan, ish

also a retired priest living at Maryfield.

Even though Bishop Begley

lim-

not only with neuritis but a heart

ited,

condition, he enjoys being able to minis-

there are:

trlotte

ter in his current residence. "It brings

great joy to be able to concelebrate daily, take

Mass

prayer requests, give advice

Father Bernard Manley, 75, is shown celebrating Mass July 20 at Our Lady Rosary Church in Lexington. Although he retired from the priesthood in 1996, Father Manley continues to fill in throughout the diocese. "Retired priests can be a great help," he says. "We just don't have enough priests." Father Manley, who is in residence at St. Eugene parish in Asheville and celebrates Masses there one weekend a month, also celebrates Masses frequently at St. Joseph's Hospital. "I just want to stay active," he adds.

and hear confessions," he said. Even in the retirement home, he keeps abreast of the concerns of the diocese.

money and

ways

rently trying to think of

of the

cur-

to raise

young men to seminary some way, to repay the dio-

to send

try, in

cese for his care at Maryfield.

Only

a corridor

away

a retired

priest of 43 years, Father Gavigan,

was diagnosed nine years ago and has left him in a very weakened state. With Bishop stricken with Parkinson's disease.

priests in their retirement.

ment.

with

William Curlin's authorization, Father Gavigan is able to have the Blessed Sacrament in his room, which is a source of comfort for him as he struggles with this

did not matter to them, because

trust,

they willingly chose to re-

and become a Roman Catholic priest, a vocation, where their investing would be in others. The

spond

God's

call

debilitating neurological disease.

"Many of us will be working beyond our time because of the shortage of

"Once ordained, I placed

bishop.

my life in

knew

that he

would be responsible for me," said Bishop Michael J. Begley, bishop emeritus, one of the better tired clergy in the area.

known

re-

Bishop Begley,

the founding bishop of the Charlotte

Diocese, honored during the diocese's

25th jubilee celebration in January, has

an impressive past which all began in 1926, as a young high school graduate from Massachusetts with a vocation. He has contributed much in his 63 years as a priest, building from scratch, many of the North Carolina parishes he was assigned. From 1972 to 1984, he was the bishop of the Charlotte Diocese starting with only 34,200 Catholics. After spending most of his retired years assisting at St. Ann Church, Bishop Begley recently moved to Maryfield Retirement Home in High Point. Because of neuritis, inflammation of nerves which has caused immobility in his right leg, he undergoes daily physical therapy and gets the extra care he needs at the home. Known by the staff and residents as "Bishop", people gravitate to him because of his faith which keeps him upbeat and optimistic.

hope

be back on

feet so

can continue to help the diocese," said the 88-year-old retired bishop who

that

MIKE KROKOS Editor

Father Ed Kirsch, pastor of St. William Church in Murphy and Immaculate Heart of Mary mission in Hayesville, is nearing retirement, but like many older priests, hopes to continue serving the

we continue to try to fill and help when we are able," he said. Father Gavigan has also given much

next millennium.

the hands of

part of the dedication that

Senior Pastors Hope To Serve Church Into Next Millennium

Even though

some with

failing health, will look to

comes with being

for their future care.

This

priests.

retired priests in the Charlotte Diocese,

God

a priest.

are retired,

he became a 22 years at the

to the diocese. In 1953,

monk, and

trappist

after

don't

retire

know when my

retirement date will be.

around

next May, ultimate

can't see

he said. With the shortage of priests that corner yet,"

monastery, decided to become a diocesan priest. Originally assigned to a parish in

in the diocese, Father Kirsch,

Memphis, Tenn., he was offered

74,

a posi-

North Carolina. Without hesitahe accepted because of his love of the mountains. His first assignment was at St. Mary Church in Shelby, and he

eager to minister for as

tion in

long as possible. "I plan to

tion,

moved

to several other parishes until his

job as an associate at St. Benedict in Greensboro. He lived in an apartment for a few years until the progressive symptoms of his disease ultimately brought him to Maryfield.

fill

whenever needed," he

noted.

Ordained nine years ago, Father Kirsch was called to

last

his vocation later in life after

Church

a lengthy career in pharma-

retirement fund

the sensible

ceutical management. While he is approaching a second retirement, the pastor feels the clergy retirement collec-

tion

an important component for

who have

way

to go, especially for those priests

priests

who

are unable to support themselves,"

lives to ministry.

said Father Gavigan,

who

sees

now

his "livelihood." It

these

may never be possible to men for their contribution

repay to the

diocese. Their works are far reaching and

impact the entire church. Fortunately the church has a tradition of honoring those great saints of the past who carved the present road by their Christ-like example. With just a little effort and financial assistance, these retired priests and the many to follow, who have unselfishly dedicated their lives to service, can have the dignity and honor they deserve for a job well done.

into the

"It relates to

istry for several

67 and

the year 2000, but retiring," the St.

years.

eligible to retire in I

Ann

don't see myself pastor said.

continue to work as long as

can request to

but

Church well

Msgr. Richard Allen has served the Catholic Church in North Carolina since 1956, and like Father Kirsch, plans to continue being active in min-

"I'll

can."

Ordained for the Diocese of Raleigh 41 years ago, the priest served the late

Bishop Vincent S. Waters appointment

until Father Allen's

as rector of St. Patrick Cathedral in the

newly formed Charlotte

Diocese in 1972. All of Msgr. Allen's priestly assignments in the Tar Heel state have been off the 1-85 corridor, except for a stay in Smithfield. Msgr. Allen points to insights shared by Msgr. Charles Fahey, director of the Third Age Center at Fordham University, when discussing his future. Msgr. Fahey 's paper, "The Graying of Clergy, " addresses the priestly retire-

dedicated their entire

ment issue. "The whole concept of Third Age

individual situations.

is that priests

don't really

retire,

they

Often you have priests who have no family," he said. "I do have family, but I wish not to prevail upon them, so I like the opportunity of a pension through the diocese." Like other retirees, priests face the ever-increasing costs of healthcare, housing and other variables that make it incumbent to have a framework laid for their future, Father Kirsch added. "Retirement from ministry is no different from lay retirement," he noted. "It's a matter of keeping body and soul together with whatever resources are

emphasis of ministry," Msgr. Allen explained. "We need to come up with ways in which older priests can somehow be involved in ministry beyond retirement age. They can help at schools, hospitals, hear daily confes-

available."

yond, Msgr. Allen noted.

shift their

sions; there are so

many ways

priests

can continue to stay involved.

"Many older priests have never known anything but ministry and the Catholic priesthood," he added.

While other careers see individuals retire at

age 65 or

earlier, priests

are asked to serve until age

70 and be-

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People In The Surveys Uncover Widespread Catholic Confusion On Communion ROCHESTER, N.Y. (CNS) — An ongo-

News

Pope To Preside Over Celebrations With Youths During France Trip

VATICAN CITY (CNS)

— Pope

sions about the Eu-

John Paul II will preside over liturgies and an evening celebration with young people from all over the globe during his Aug. 21-24 visit to conclude World Youth Day ceremonies in Paris. During

charist in Rochester

his stay, the pontiff also will beatify

parishes has already

Frederic

reached one conclusion there's a lot of confusion about

ety of St. Vincent de Paul, and

ing series of discus-

—

Communion. "A lot of people have a little of the truth, but not everybody has all of it," said Joan

French

Ozanam, founder of

civil authorities.

come from the Middle East, and the best fit is Jerusalem," said Hebrew University Professor Avinoam Danin, an expert in the flora of the Holy Land. Some 96 percent of the 28 flower species identified on the shroud grow between Jerusalem and the Qumran Caves. Add the southern Dead Sea area to the equation and 100 percent of the species can be found, said Danin. could only

the Soci-

Bishops Launch Catechism For

meet

Filipino Catholics CITY, Philippines

will travel

TAGAYTAY

town of Evry to pay a visit to the modern cathedral there. The Vatican announced the detailed schedule for the pope's trip, which centers

briefly to the nearby

(CNS)

tor of the Office of

receives Communion during Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in

Liturgy of the Dio-

cese of Rochester. "Even some of the priests of the diocese say (of some teachings), 'No, that can't be true.' Oh, yes it is." Liturgy office staff members discovered confusion over a central teaching of that during the Mass the bread and wine become the body the Catholic Church and blood of Christ. "There's a lot of confusion over the whole issue of real presence, how that is defined and understood," Workmaster said. Washington.

—

Plant Images Show Shroud Is From Jerusalem, Botanist Says

JERUSALEM

(CNS)

— Images of

flowers and pollen samples that appear

on the Shroud of Turin are those of plant species that

grow

in the area of Jerusa-

lem, says an Israeli botanist. "The assem-

blage of plants

...

shows

(the shroud)

Couple Helps African-Americans Forge Strong Marriages By DEIRDRE

CHICAGO

DALY O'NEAL

(CNS)

— Andrew and

Terri Lyke, married for 22 years,

know

an uphill battle in trying to build satisfying, long-term marthat all couples face

"Kupendana" workshop, an eight- hour, one-day workshop for engaged couples. "Kupendana" means "love one another" in the Kiswahili language, Andrew Lyke said.

Among

riages.

But Afri-

effective communication, marriage roles

and adjustments, intimacy, techniques of negotiation, marriage as a sacrament and vocation, and "God as the center" of any truly happy marriage. Also offered are the "Ushuda" (witness) workshops, which generally last three to four hours, and the "Arusi" (mar-

culties

face

and ob-

stacles

that

may combine make the dream of a happy maf .

Terri

seem like "an elusive fantasy," Lyke said in an interview.

riage celebration)

of those obstacles include the prevalence of guns and the influence of in

many black neighborhoods,

the

weekend

retreat, in

which "couples in,

retreat from their dayday-out routine to focus on their mar-

Andrew said. The Lykes acknowledge

riage,"

Some

gangs

are:

cans

ditional diffi-

riage

Kupendana workshop

can-Amerinumber of ad-

TheLykes

ered in the

the discussion topics cov-

that they

are not professional marriage counselors

or therapists.

But they

destructive impact of drugs, and the lin-

what they may lack counseling credentials,

feel that

gering effects of racism manifested in

in professional

diminished educational and career op-

make up for in 20-plus years of marriage experience and a "just plain folks" ability to identify with the people

portunities.

Additionally, the large

number of

they

children growing up in "father-absent"

who come

households means that there are few role models of successful, two-parent families for young black men and women to

the

emulate, the Lykes said.

To combat

the

many

forces work-

ing against the formation of successful

marriages the

among African-Americans,

Lykes have served since 1982

as co-

ordinators of the Marriage Ministry to the African- American

community for the

Archdiocese of Chicago. In addition, in 1986 they established "Lyke to Lyke Consultants," through which they offer a variety of workshops, retreats and seminars that can take anywhere from a few hours to several days. These programs include the

to their seminars.

Andrew Lyke, 44, is a member of campus ministry team at DePaul

University in Chicago and worked for

23 years for Ameritech Services Inc., formerly Illinois Bell Telephone Company. Terri Howard Lyke, 43, is supervisor of the medical sonography department at Community Hospital in Munster,

Black Catholics Honor Priest As The Father Of Us All' QUINCY, 111. (CNS) "For black

—

ministry of the church in the African-

American community. The Lykes' commitment to marriage and family issues came about naturally. Both Andrew and Terri were raised in intact two-parent families. "It was taken for granted that marriage was a lifetime commitment," Andrew said. Their parents Andrew Lyke Sr. and Shirley Lyke and Perry and Zenobia Howard were their "first and best role

Catholics, he

explore their Catholic faith again.

The whole experience culminated in a renewal of vows on July 3, 1981, at St. Sabina parish on Chicago's South Side.

The Catholic marriage ceremony was conducted by Andrew's uncle, thenAuxiliary Bishop James P. Lyke of Cleveland. (In 1991 Bishop Lyke was installed as Atlanta's archbishop;

he died

in 1992.)

the father of us all,"

versary of the death of Father Augustus Tolton. Hundreds of pilgrims from see,

Louisiana and

New York came

Quincy July 12-13

They have two children, Andrea,

15,

vows

U.S. -born Africanand founder of the first black Catholic church in Chicago. "Father Augustus Tolton was a fighter. He was a follower, just as the disciples were

Tolton, the

American

first

priest

followers of Christ.

He was

a bridge

builder," said Father Davis, author of 1

"The History of Black Catholics

in the

United States."

Farrell

Named

Editor Of

National Catholic Reporter KANSAS CITY, Mo. (CNS)

—

Michael

Farrell, executive editor

occasion," because it was attended by "so

made

real,

a "significant contribution" to the

many people who had walked with us on our journey," including many friends from Marriage Encounter. Nowadays, Andrew says, the Lykes celebrate July 3 as "the beginning of our

sacramental marriage."

the National Catholic Reporter, has

been named editor of the Catholic weekly newspaper. Farrell started with the Kansas City- based newspaper in February 1980 as trends and reviews editor. "Michael is the right person to lead NCR as the paper moves toward a new century and a new and exciting era in the church," said Tom Fox, NCR's former editor and current publisher.

a "joyful and deeply meaningful

and Martin, 12. In 1995 their work with AfricanAmerican engaged and married couples was recognized by the Archdiocese of Chicago with the Augustus Tolton Award, given annually to those who have

honor Father

Terri called the renewal of their

Ind.

Illi-

Tennes-

nois, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana,

—

had no idea what we were getting into." Prior to attending the Marriage Encounter weekend, the Lykes had not been attending any church regularly and, in fact, had not been married in a Catholic ceremony. But after attending the Marriage Encounter, they gradually began to

Benedictine Father Cyprian Davis said at ceremonies marking the 100th anni-

—

models," Terri said. Another factor influencing the Lykes happened almost by accident. In the spring of 1978, at the suggestion of a friend, the Lykes decided to attend a Marriage Encounter weekend. "We went to the weekend as kind of a lark," Andrew said with a laugh. "We

the

pino Catholics, crowning 13 years of teamwork by lay and religious. "I am proud to present the catechism for Filipino Catholics with a sense of achievement, history and gratitude," Archbishop Leonardo Z. Legaspi of Caceres, Philippines, told UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. The catechism was presented at the start of the 75th plenary assembly of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines in early July in Tagaytay, about 35 miles southeast of Manila. The Holy See approved the text last January.

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NEW YORK

(CNS)

— Cardinal

O'Connor July 17 commended family members of victims of last year's TWA crash for "the way you have kept John

faith with

God."

He spoke ebrated at

St.

Mass

Patrick's Cathedral in

Cardinal O'Connor, of

cel-

New

York,

members that they would not yet be able to feel the tragedy was over, but he encouraged them to let God work told family

at the cathedral, the site

of funerals for several crash victims and of a memorial Mass one month after the crash,

was part of a series of events mark-

ing the year that has passed since the

went down off the southern coast

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and friends in attendance and said he had received many letters from them revealing that they were keeping faith within

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also "remains with

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us," he said.

New York Mayor

the families

Giuliani and

Louis

Rudolph

FBI Director

Freeh were among a

number of public

officials

CNS photo from Reuters of victims of the crash of TWA flight 800 touch a memorial to the 230 the crash a year ago. The granite memorial was constructed on New York's Long Island near the site of the crash.

members

Family people

killed in

present.

the

Dietzen, from page 5

saying that Communion in the hand the biggest evil in the world?

After awhile, however, the volume of mail prompted me to ask an official

community about it. Her answer: The Missionaries of Charity respect the freedom given by the of her

church to receive Communion either on the tongue or in the hand. Their general practice is to receive

on the tongue, but they are free to receive in the hand when necessary. Obviously, Mother Teresa does not consider it

the greatest evil.

Regardless of

that,

some

will con-

no matter how what they want to do.

tinue to believe anything, ridiculous, if it's

Giuliani spoke at the conclusion of

Smith's Point Park near the crash site for a service hosted by New York Gov.

Mass, and said the loss of Flight 800

George E.

affected not only

trive,

New York but the

was among those extraordinary occasions that "you remember where you were when you

tion

and the world.

learned about

it,"

Catholics ask about the sacrament of

penance

stamped,

self-

available by sending a addressed envelope to Father John Dietzen, Holy Trinity Church, 704 N. Main St., Bloomington, III. 61701. Questions for this column should be sent to Father Dietzen at the same ad-

na-

said.

acknowledged the frustraby family members and others ki still not knowing a year later what caused the crash. "To this day we don't have an answer," he said. But the mayor said they all now also

tion felt

know the importance of the love that has bound them together and the strength that has come from relying on each other. "Many waters cannot quench love," Giuliani said, quoting from chapter eight of the Song of Solomon as he recalled the 230 lives suddenly and inexplicably Following the Mass at St. Patrick's, family members and friends gathered at

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membering not only the deaths of those on Flight 800 but "how they lived." While their goodness goes with them,

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York on the first anniversary of the crash of Flight 800 that took 230 lives.

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Airport,

TWA

employees at which Flight 800 left

only minutes before

crashed, held a

memorial service at a TWA hangar and dedicated an 800-pound stone and glass sculpture designed by one of the employees.

One part of the sculpture portrays the hands of

God

another part

holding a fallen bird and

show the hands releasing the

bird into eternity.

A memorial service at a Long Island cemetery July 1 8 included placement of white roses and release of 230 doves. The next day, family members had a private viewing of the plane reconstruction. Anniversary events concluded July 20 with dedication of a memorial plaque in the U.S. history bay of the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York.

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CHARLOTTE

for

Engaged Encounter support couples is Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. at the home of Karl and

Mary

Schultz, District

III

coordinators

Engaged Encounter. All pastors are asked to forward the names of Engaged Encounter support couples to Mario for

Wallace, (704) 331-1740, or Geoffrey and Ann Hoffman, (704) 483-1384, fax (704) 483-7121. The event is open to all

Help is needed at all levels of involvement in the Engaged Encounter program. Contact any of the above parties for more information. interested couples.

House HOT SPRINGS Jesuit

of Prayer

— Register now

for

an Aug. 2224 retreat at the Jesuit House of Prayer for recovering alcoholic women. For information, call (704) 622-7366, or Sister Eileen, (704) 343-9954.

Without the

"Spirit

Spirits,"

Gathering

Spirituality

CHARLOTTE

— The

HICKORY

Support Couples Gathering

— An introductory

gathering for office workers, teachers

and health care workers focusing on spirituality in the workplace is Sept. 12 from 7-9 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church. Cost is $15. Books related to

Fraternity of

Brother Francis meets the second Sunday each month from 2-4 p.m. Inquirers are welcome. Call Bill Brockhoff, (704) 464-51 13, or Herman Thoni, (704) 294-

0347, to confirm the date and location.

Eucharistic Adoration

ASHEVILLE

— Exposition of

Bishop

McGuinness High School recently

vices of the Charlotte Diocese offers the

annual Widowed, Separated, Divorced Retreat Aug. 2-3 at the Catholic Confer-

DENVER — Nocturnal Adoration is

the first Friday each

month at Holy

Spirit

Church. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins at 7 p.m. Friday and concludes Saturday at 8 a.m. with Benediction, followed by first Saturday rosary and Mass. For information, call Jim Kennedy at (704) 732-2673.

—

GREENSBORO

Paul the

St.

Apostle Church hosts Eucharistic Adoration beginning at 9:30 a.m. the first Friday each month and ending at 9 a.m. Saturday, followed by a prayer service. Call (910) 294-4696 for information.

NEWTON

—

auction held last April.

prayed the first Sunday each month following 10 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph Church.

The plan provides

unteer.

RJR employees vol-

Aug. 2 and the first Saturday each month at Belmont Abbey with rotions are

sary at 9:30 a.m., confessions at 10:30

She

the

upcoming term. Also, BMHS' Language Clubs were

named Volunteer Organization of

the

Year by the Forsyth County Special Olympics at its banquet last month. The volunteers were recognized for their continuing support of the organization.

Ac-

cepting the award on behalf of the clubs

were sophomores David Brooks and Nikki Miller of Winston-Salem, and Mary Addie Heaton of Clemmons.

Alzheimer Support Group The Alzheimer Support Group meets the second Mon-

CHARLOTTE

—

day each month and

offering several

new experiences this summer. The Aug. 1 1 meeting is at The Little Flower Cathoassisted living facility.

For details,

rections or reservations, call

di-

Suzanne

Bach, (704) 331-1720.

1 1

:30.

For information, 888-6050.

Engaged Encounter

HICKORY

Marriage Encounter Weekend HICKORY The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is Sept. 19-21 at the Catholic Conference Center. To register,

—

Tom or Emilie Sandin, (910) 2744424. For information, call Steve or Peggy Geiger, (704) 845-5081. call

Living Waters Retreats

MAGGIE VALLEY and Contemplation"

celebrated Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. at St.

Patrick Cathedral. at 3

—

Franciscans meets the second Satur-

day each month at the Basilica of St. Lawrence's St. Justin Center. For information, call Helen Turek, (704) 684-

healing service

A potluck supper follows Mass.

p.m.

Call (704) 527-4676 for information.

St.

THOMASVILLE — Ultreya for the

first Friday each month 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Highways Church. Leaders' School follows.

— Ultreya

WINSTON-SALEM

meets the second Friday each month at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Leaders' School is the fourth Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m. Ultreya for the Asheville, Arden and Hendersonville areas meets the second Friday each month at 7:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church. Leaders' School is the second Sunday each month between Masses.

ARDEN

—

Young Adults Group

—

ASHEVILLE

—

Young Adults Group

The Catholic

of Asheville

for

single or married people in their 20s-40s

Mass at Eugene Church. Call David Hill,

gathers after 5:30 p.m. Saturday St.

Celebration Bishop William the 18th Annual

G. Curlin presides at Silver and Golden Anniversary Celebration Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. at St. John Neumann Church. Couples celebrating 25 or 50 years of marriage in 1997 are encouraged to contact your parish office to register. The celebration includes Mass and renewal of marriage vows.

Catholic Youth Conference The National Catholic Youth Conference

Nov. 20-23

rist.

"The Stillness of the Forest" is an Aug. 25-31 nature retreat directed by Father John Quigley, OFM, and Gus Tamborello focusing on the mystery of God's love. Cost is $250, $460 for couples.

To register for these retreats, contact Living Waters Reflection Center, 1420 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 2875 1 For information, call (704) 926-3833. .

Carmelite Retreat

DURHAM — The

A $100 de-

Mass

CHARLOTTE — A Mass for healing mind, body and spirit is the first Wednesday each month at 7:30 p.m. at St.

Avila Retreat Center facilitated by Fa-

OCD, centering on Therese of Lisieux. Cost is $105 for three days, $150 for four days (Sunday p.m.-Monday). To register, send a check ther Regis Gordon, St.

Kathy

2712.

ROCK

—

The Our Lady of Lourdes Church Vacation Bible School is Aug. 4-7 from 6-8 p.m. each day. Call the church, (704) 289-2773, for details.

Groups

WINSTON-SALEM — A grief support group for anyone

Liturgy and Prayer Concert

Vacation Bible School

Grief Support

OCDS

Smith, 3619 Courtland Dr., Durham, NC 27707. For information, call (910) 493-

Peter Church.

MONROE

Secular (Third)

silent retreat Oct. 31 -Nov. 2 (3) at the

for $15 payable to

Healing

Kansas City,

Mo. Events include workshops, a concert and a dance, and some 15,000 teen-

re-

by Msgr. William H. Shannon stressing the contemplative mo-

treat directed

Order Discalced Carmelites sponsor a

And Golden

CHARLOTTE

— "Eucharist

an Aug. 6-12

couples.

12:30 p.m. at

(704) 252-7118, for information.

Silver

the first

Thomasville, Greensboro and High Point

CHARLOTTE — Charismatic Mass is

—

The next Engaged Encounter is Sept. 5-7 at the Catholic Conference Center. Cost is $150 per couple. For reservations and information, call Mario Wallace, (704) 331-1720.

areas meets the

— Ultreya meets

Elizabeth Church.

Charismatic Mass

who

has experi-

HILL, S.C.

—

Liturgist,

composer and musician Dan Schutte offers a concert of music for liturgy and prayer and a day-long workshop cosponsored by St. Ann Church and the Oratory for liturgical ministers Sept. 26 and 27 at St. Ann Church. Cost for the concert

$10; the workshop is $20. To The Oratory: Center for

Spirituality, P.O.

Box

1586,

Rock Hill,

SC 29731-1586, Attn:

Sarah Morgan, or (803) 327-2097 weekday mornings.

when registering. For your parish youth minister or the Diocese of Charlotte's Office of Youth Ministry, (704) 331-1711.

enced the death of a loved one meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at St. Leo the Great Church in Conference Room A. For more information, call Joanne Parcell, (910) 924-9478.

Widowed, Separated, Divorced,

ing of Healing Hearts, a support group

black and white, are also welcome. Sub-

widowed persons, is Aug. 4 at 1 1:30 St. Matthew Church in the parish

mit news releases and photos at least 10 days before the publication date.

agers are expected to attend. posit

Secular Franciscans Meet ASHEVILLE The Order of Secu-

1533.

call Terri or Phil, (704)

will serve as co-president of

BMHS Home School Association for

lar

Mass

a.m. and

recommended the

the

lic

Saturday Devotions

sert are provided.

Peggy Carter of the company's

public relations office grant.

First

BELMONT — First Saturday devo-

Bring a sandwich; drinks and desFor information or registration, call (704) 543-7677. center.

ments in the celebration of the EuchaCost is $250, $460 for couples. "Our Journey of Faith" is an Aug. 15-21 retreat directed by Msgr. Chester Michael focusing on our earthly life as a continual course of growth in faith, hope and charity. Cost is $250, $460 for

Ultreya

BOONE

re-

financial support for selected projects in

organizations where

Sunday Rosary

NEWTON — The rosary

—

first Fri-

day each month following the 12: 10 p.m. Mass and lasting until 10 p.m. First

ence Center. Cost is $60, which includes a $15 non-refundable deposit. Some financial aid is available. Brochures are available in your parish office, or call Suzanne Bach, (704) 331-1730, ext. 314, for information. (See ad in this issue.) CHARLOTTE Catholic Social Services of the Charlotte Diocese monthly support group for widowed, separated and divorced persons meets Aug. 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Catholic Center. Call Suzanne Bach, (704) 331-1730, ext. 314, for details.

Sunday each month

Joseph Church

St.

hosts Eucharistic Adoration the

ceived a $1,000 Community Involvement Plan grant from R.J. Reynolds To-

bacco Co. for expenses of the school's Home School Association fund-raising

Social Ser-

Blessed Sacrament is the first Saturday each month in the chapel at St. Joan of Arc Church from 2-4 p.m. Call (704) 252-3151 for details.

be available for purchase. For reservations, call (704) 523-5524.

—

HICKORY — Catholic

the

spirituality will

BMHS News WINSTON-SALEM

Divorced and Remarried Catholics group meets each month for meals and fellowship. Call Gerry Anderson, (910) 8560390; Mike Bohen, (910) 373-7358; Patrick Tracey, (910) 545-6939; or Lois Vrba, (910) 855-8471, for details.

required

details, contact

Remarried Catholics Support

GREENSBORO — The

Separated,

CHARLOTTE — The

for

a.m. at

initial

meet-

call

The Catholic News & Herald welcomes parish news for the diocesan news briefs.

Good photographs,

preferably

The Catholic News

July 25, 1997

World And National News

Mass Creates Interest, Raises Questions RALEIGH, N.C. (CNS) News stories about a weekly Mass available on the Diocese of Raleigh' s World Wide Web home page aimed at homebound

—

"After the article passed through sev-

com-

ing the opportunity for Catholics to meet their

Sunday obligation on

Clearly that

those

who cannot

Mass because

attend

of illness, age, infirmity or incarceration,

Mass can be a

valuable tool for their spiritual well-being."

Divorced Have Gifts For Church, Gathering Told NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CNS)

—

Catholics

who have gone

through sepa-

ration or divorce can be a gift to the

church, Trinitarian Brother Loughlan Sofield told an international gathering

24-year-old, non-smoking, married Catho-

Offering, by owner, a corner building lot at

Keowee Key Retirement Development,

Salem, S.C. Golfing, tennis, pool, workout equipment,

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lic

female student

UNC relocating needs

to rent furnished studio or furnished

room

with kitchen privileges from 8/15-10/4. (h) or (703)

on the Shroud of Turin are those of plant

grow

species that

in the area of Jerusa-

could only

shows

...

come from

the

(the shroud)

Middle

Full-Communion Plan By U.S. Protestants Draws Catholic Notice WASHINGTON (CNS) As four U.S. Protestant denominations move closer to full communion with each other, how they are making that move is drawing interest from a leading Catho-

—

lic

ecumenist. Rather than merge, the

—

denominations the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the United Church of Christ, the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. and the Reformed Church in America are working toward sharing congregations, clergy and sacra-

—

"We may discover new forms for

ments.

Dame's Center

ecutive director of the U.S. bishops' Sec-

for Continuing

Educa-

Brother Sofield, a specialist in lay ministry development, described to the group various ways divorced people tion.

have witnessed to him levels of spiritual discernment and sensitivity to others which have resulted from their learning to come to grips with the pain and chal-

us of relating to

them in new ways, while

respecting their characteristic distinctions," said Father John Hotchkin, ex-

Ecumenical and

retariat for

Interreli-

gious Affairs.

— The Basilica

ASHEVILLE

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August 2 & 3 Banquet Saturday, Aug. 2

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For tickets

Jubilee

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p.m

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Frank Graham (910) 379-2146 or James Tanner, (910) 882-2782 Sunday, Aug. 3 - 10 a.m. at Christ the King Church

call

—

Public reception follows

Italian

Mass

— Sunday, Aug. 3 All are welcome!

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(910) 886-4191,

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Lawrence during the Bele Chere Festival July 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and July 27 from toric Basilica

lenges of divorce.

NINE CHOIRS CATHOLIC BOOKS & SIFTS Thanks to St. Jude for

East,

and the best fit is Jerusalem," said Hebrew University Professor Avinoam Danin, an expert in the flora of the Holy Land. Some 96 percent of the 28 flower species identified on the shroud grow between Jerusalem and the Qumran Caves. Add the southern Dead Sea area to the equation and 100 percent of the species can be found, said Danin.

of the North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics. About 50 men and 175 women attended the conference at the University of Notre

Call Laura, (703) 912-8955 (w), (703) 823-

5759

flowers and pollen samples that appear

the Internet.

not possible. However, for

the use of the Internet

—

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blage of plants

munications director Frank Morock, "the story began to read as if we were offer-

Television footage shows Pope John Paul II taking a rest after a Pope Resting walk July 1 4 near Les Combes. The pope, who has spent five previous vacations in this mountain region in northern Italy, passes the time reading, writing, praying and walking trails.

(CNS)

and raised some questions. After a reNews & Observer daily newspaper was picked up by The Associated Press, phone calls from news media around the country flowed into the diocesan Catholic Ceneral organizations," said diocesan

CTV

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ter.

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Catholics have generated lots of interest cent article by the Raleigh

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& Herald

News

July 25, 1997

forts.

Students attending

UNCC

con-

tinue to play an important role in the vitality

of the parish through "Chi Rho,"

campus ministry. A faith formation program involves more than 1 ,300 chilthe

Profile CHARLOTTE

dren and 100 volunteers. A Mother's Morning Out program includes 145

A Men's Group, Women's Group, charismatic prayer group, youth ministry group, and RCIA program meet regularly to share and learn in faith and friendship. Parishioners attend weekly exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel, and monthly nocturnal adoration begins the first weekend in August. In February 1997, Bishop Curlin children.

—

During the 1970s, the Catholic community that became known as St. Thomas Aquinas parish celebrated

Masses

dormito-

apartments, a Lutheran church and

ries,

a rest

home

nearly

chapel before settling in

church

its first

in 1979.

Now, with

,600 registered families, the

Thomas Aquinas

St.

parish gathers as a

rapidly growing congregation in one of

dedicated the latest addition to the

Charlotte's largest sanctuaries.

Thomas Aquinas church

The

roots of St.

Thomas Aquinas

Family Life Center, which includes a

The

jumped

nearby campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Consolata priests minis-

ish status.

tered to Catholic students there prior to

northern Charlotte led to the need for

the founding of the Charlotte Diocese

larger worship space for St.

Church lay

in 1972.

in the soil of the

the mid- '70s, the student

congregation was being ministered by Oblates of Francis de Sales Father Joseph Travers, then Catholic campus minister.

The diocese soon announced plans

registry

families.

By the mid-' 80s, booming growth in Thomas

Aquinas parishioners. A multi-purpose building including worship space for 350 was dedicated in 1985. Although the new church served parishioners well for a few years, it, too, was outgrown by decade's end.

the tabernacle and

the sanctu-

full-sized basketball court, classrooms

ary lamp, holy water fonts, and Stations

and offices. The addition marks steady growth of a parish ministered by Capuchin Fathers Ignatius Zampino, pastor, and Martin Schratz, parochial vicar located in a continually expanding

of the Cross.

its altar,

Ray Berg was

pastor at the

Shephard designed these items, which placed

first in

a liturgical art competi-

65 World's Fair in New York. Shephard also designed the church's

invited to join the students as the found-

Franciscan Friars assumed responsibility of the parish in January 1995. The

new

Oblates Father Joseph Zuschmidt succeeded Father Travers in August 1978, and building efforts continued. A nearby house was purchased that month for use as a rectory, and the 250-seat church was completed in March 1979. Bishop Michael J. Begley dedicated the structure in April, giving the St. Thomas Aquinas community official par-

St.

Another highlight

Charlotte,

the large crucifix located

1,1 16-seat sanctuary was dedicated by the bishop in November of that year. The original church is now used as the parish office, and the second building is

custom-made corpus of Christ from Italy, designed in the San

utilized as the parish hall.

Damiano

Among the church furnishings are ones that once adorned the sanctuary at St. Francis Seminary in Newton, N.J. They include the three-ton marble altar,

tional outreach are active

a seven-foot-tall,

Vicariate: Charlotte

Pastor:

Capuchin Father Ignatius Zampino

Parochial Vicar:

Capuchin Father Martin Schratz Permanent Deacon: Rev. Mr. Carl Macero Masses:

Sat.: 5:30 p.m.; Sun.: 7:30, 9,

11:30 a.m.; 5 p.m.

style.

Spiritual

Thomas Aquinas 1400 Suther Rd. NC 28213 549-1607 (704)

well.

above the altar. Crafted by a local parishioner, the wooden cross measures more than 15 feet in length. Hanging from

parish.

area of Charlotte.

stained glass windows, originally crafted for St.

time of a third groundbreaking ceremony, in June 1994. Construction proceeded during the pastorate of Msgr. John McSweeney. At the invitation of Bishop William G. Curlin, Capuchin

members of the new

—

tion in the Vatican pavilion at the 1964-

and Father Travers began preparing to build a church with money donated by an anonymous benefactor. Catholics from northern Mecklenburg and southern Cabarrus counties were ing

—

New York craftsman Don

Francis Seminary as Father

to establish the ninth parish in the see city,

St.

grounds, the

and educa-

throughout a variety of parish groups and ef-

Number

of parishioners:

4,000 +

Number of households: 1,580

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12,

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