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News & Herald Volume 4 Number 40 » July
Serving Catholics in Western North Carolina in the Diocese of Charlotte
7,
1995
New Endowment Fund
To Help Educate Seminarians JOANN KEANE
By
Associate Editor "/ am encouraged by the number of men applying for our diocesan seminary program. While recognizing the decrease in the past 20 years in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, there must also be acknowledged a renewed interest in recentyears. This is certainly evidenced by the numbers who are steppingforward to discern whether God might be calling them to a priestly vocation in service of the Church. In this diocese, we have a rich diversity of men coming from different nationalities and different vocations in life. " Bishop William G. Curlin
—
The Diocese of Charlotte counts self fortunate to have
it-
such an abundance
to his
of seminarians and candidates for the
ing diocese. Growth equals priestly needs,
men will lead
and Nussbaum calls the need for priests one of the most serious concerns for the diocese. "While we currently have a number of seminarians, we also have the
seminary. After
all,
these
the faithful in the future. Vocations are
very important for the future welfare of this diocese.
"Our future
priests are willing to
responsibility to educate them."
Nussbaum backed up
offer their life to the service of God
and the service of the Church," said Bishop Curlin.
an expensive proposition to ful-
It's fill
these educational needs.
Not unlike
other institutions of higher learning, semi-
nary education expenses are on the
rise.
approximately $20,000 a year to educate a seminarian in today's vocation program," said Bishop Curlin. "This is why we plead with the people of God in the Diocese of Charlotte to be generous in helping our seminarians through their seminary years." An endowment fund earmarked for seminary education may be the first step on the road to educational security for seminarians in this diocese. "It costs
— —
In
the most solemn
moment of the
diaconate ordination, Bishop William G.
hands on the head on Rev. Mr. Edwin Rodriguez, one of 1 men ordained to the permanent diaconate July 1 at St. Gabriel Church in
Curlin lays his
Photo by JOANN
Charlotte.
New Permanent Deacons
11
KEANE
Join
Ordained Ministry Of Diocese By
BOB GATELY
The bishop noted
Editor
"Receive the Gospel of Christ whose herald you now are. Believe what you read, teach what you believe and practice what you teach." With these words, Bishop William G. Curlin admitted 1 1 men to the ordained ministry of the Diocese of Char-
permanent deacons. The members of the fourth class of permanent deacons for the diocese were ordained lotte as
July
1
at a liturgy
of ordination
at St.
Gabriel Church in Charlotte.
The
ordinations,
which followed a
three-year formation period, brought to 62 the number of permanent deacons actively serving in the diocese.
Two men
who moved
to the diocese after being ordained in other dioceses are awaiting transfer of their faculties.
The class was the last whose formation was directed by Msgr. Anthony Kovacic who retired July 1 as vicar of Pemanent Diaconate. Paying tribute to Msgr. Kovacic during the Mass, Bishop Curlin noted that "he' s just retiring from this job. He' s not retiring as a priest and I'll have some
the
other things for
him
to do."
The Seminary Fund
is
the latest out-
growth of the Diocesan Foundation, and the brainchild of Greensboro executive Vic Nussbaum. As president of the Diocesan Foun-
that as a priest of
—
NASHVILLE, Speakers
Tenn. (CNS)
—
cians during the Holocaust "started from
cons in the United States. In his homily at the Mass, Bishop Curlin told the new deacons they were being "sent back into your communities to set them on fire with Jesus." He said they now join priests and bishops as members of the ordained ministry and "God lives in us in a very unique way. He said all ordained ministers have a
in Nashville decried the current state of
to
"responsibility to help our brothers and
rather than saves
first class
of permanent dea-
sisters find Jesus in the
affairs
while
at the
on life issues in the United States the same time they forecast a
at
brighter future for pro-lifers. In the opening general session, Earl
not worthy
executive director David
O'Steen said June 30 that in years past the national pro-life group devoted 99 percent of
its
attention to the abortion
Although the end-of-life issues are often more complex than abortion and might not "have the same initial appeal
"dark side of medicine" that destroys life
He
said the
it.
movement away from
The bishop told them to "live by Jesus" and to "remember that you are
tion" of the French abortion
Christ in a very extraordinary way."
486.
See Ordain, Page 2
NRLC
life
versity of South Carolina, criticized a
saving lives was fed in recent years by
as deacons.
was such a thing as be lived."
issue,
souls."
come before their duties
small beginnings, from acceptance that
"Buddy" Lingle, an associate professor of pharmacy administration at the Uni-
depths of their
During the ordination rite, the wives of the 1 0 married men in the group gave their assent to their husbands becoming ordained deacons. Bishop Curlin told the new deacons that their wives "must remain always first in your life." He said the regular jobs which provide the necessities of life for their families also must
—
"It's important that each of us myself included make a sacrifice to help sponsor these seminarians," said Bishop Curlin. See a related story on Page 13.
there
ing of the
by
1
Nussbaum' s contribution.
National Right to Life Committee's June 29- July 1 convention
quarter-century ago, he directed the train-
his desire
7 endowments of the Diocesan Foundation. Coupled with additional contributions, the Seminarian Fund will allow funding for seminarians with financial needs. "In a few short years, we can build up something significant," said Nussbaum. "It does cost a lot to educate seminarians. Those of us who are going to benefit from their priestly services in the future ought to work to make it happen." "Contributions to the Seminarian Endowment Fund will enable us to use the income from this fund to help needy seminarians," said Bishop Curlin, who is encouraged by the generosity of establishing one of the
Convention Speakers Forecast Brighter Future For Pro-Lifers
the Archdiocese of Washington about a
—
CHARLOTTE
Nussbaum holds steadfast concerns for priests in a fast grow-
dation board,
"because the threat of euthanasia
seemed so
far off."
as talking about a
little
baby," the issues
nonetheless need to be discussed.
"the discovery and subsequent glorifica-
"We have to educate a large number
RU-
of Americans on this issue in a very short
pill,
time," O'Steen said.
"In the field of medical technology,
we
on the moral issues
... and does not allow discussion of these issues," Lingle said. A similar attitude is being shown by many doctors on the issues of fetal experimentation and assisted suicide, he
are lost
moving
at a rate that
You have
do
will
"You have
a burden.
No
a chal-
one else
it."
Dr. John C. Willke, former
NRLC
president and founder and president of the International Right to Life Federation,
gave a world
pro-life
update.
He
said the United States has both "the
worst law in the world" on abortion and
said.
Quoting from an investigator
Nuremberg trials, Lingle said the geous
lenge.
atrocities perpetrated
at the
the "largest, most effective and best-
outra-
funded right-to-life group in the world."
by physi-
See Life, Page
1
2 The Caiholic
News
& Herald
July 7, 1995
African-American Affairs Ministry To Focus On Pastoral Plan By
EDUARDO PEREZ
tion. Parishes in the
Staff Writer
HICKORY — The African American Affairs Ministry
sponsoring a
is
spiritual celebration entitled "Planting,
Cultivating, Harvesting."
The July 22 meeting, from 9 a.m. 4 p.m.
at the
ter, will
to
Catholic Conference Cen-
allow families an opportunity to
gather and share with one another.
The ministry hopes
the event will
plant seeds of greater enthusiasm for the
Word
of God, cultivate the gifts and
Americans and harvest the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Keynote speaker Brenda V. Easley, director of the Office of Black Ministry in the Diocese of Buffalo, N. Y., will give a presentation focusing on the National Black Catholic Pastoral Plan. "Her presentation will focus on the history of the pastoral plan and its focal
talents of African
points, such as evangelization, family,
youth, catechesis and liturgy and
com-
munity activities and service," said Rev. Mr. Curtiss Todd, vicar of the Diocesan African American Affairs Ministry. "Along with giving an update on what other ministries are doing throughout the
are
His Excellency,
Diocese of Charlotte
has attempted to implement this plan on a diocesan level," said Rev. Mr. Todd. "One of the primary goals of the pastoral
Rev. Alfonso D. Pagliara,
lies,
dren of
will
how
cated to the "too-many children
who do
dedi-
not know peace, who have never enjoyed
Boone
Vicariate;
Pastor, Immaculate Heart
1995
Effective July 5, be ideal for
ages to learn
all
chil-
Rev. Pius
they can
F.
Keating, SA, former pastor
of St.
John the
Baptist Church, Tryon, granted retirement;
contribute their gifts and talents to their
Rev Mr. Todd. Bishop William G. Curlin and Father Mauricio W. West, chancellor and parishes, said
Rev. Lawrence Heiney,
Administrator, St.
John the Baptist
Church, Tryon;
vicar general of the diocese, will partici-
The following have been reassigned by their
They
pate in the opening ceremonies.
will include an old fashion camp meetin'
—a
quested.
Todd
To
by July 14
register, contact
at (704)
Ordain
is
Rev. Joseph Zuschmidt, OSFS, Mary Church, High Point;
of
of
including youth."
The meeting
Pre-registration
give children a future of peace,"
1, 1995 Rev. Roland Hautz, Glenmary, Vicar
Effective July
is to emphasize family," said Rev. Mr. Todd. "Because of the importance of family, the camp meeting is for fami-
question and answer period.
— Pope
OFM Cap., Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Conception Church, Hendersonville;
plan
what aspect of the plan should be imple-
(CNS)
1995
Rev. John C. Aurilia,
Rev. Mr. Todd hopes that families will share with one another and learn that each person in a family is important, both young and old. "One of the goals of the pastoral
dis-
VATICAN CITY
19,
tions."
second half of the day will include
John Paul II will dedicate his 1 996 World Peace Day message to children, as victims of violence and protagonists of peace. The pope hopes his message can help "give or restore hope to so many children for whom the future remains blocked" by the effects of conflict, the Vatican said July 4. The theme of the message, "Let us
June
OFM Cap., Pastor, Immaculate Conception Church, Hendersonville;
cussion of the pastoral plan as well as a
To World's Children
Effective
that African
is
read the plan and decide within parishes
Pope To Dedicate Peace Day Message
the Diocese of Charlotte:
Americans share with the entire Church their gifts, their talents, their culture and their contribuplan
diocese, Easley will urge participants to
music, family, history and evangeliza-
in
"This is the first year that the diocese
The
Participants will share in prayer,
ments
welcomed to join in the celebration.
praise and worship celebration.
mented."
The Most Reverend William G. Curlin, is pleased to announce the following appoint-
Chancellor
Rev. Mr.
the bishop
1)
Rev. Mr. Neil Chirico of Charlotte, the only widower in the group, made his commitment to a life of celibacy in a solemn pledge to the bishop. Although married men may become permanent deacons and most of them are married, a man who is single or widowed at the time of ordination must remain celibate. A married deacon whose wife dies after
may
to their bishop, not to the pastor of the
parish to which they are assigned.
As
part of the ordination, they pledged obe-
dience to the bishop and his successors.
most solemn part of the
rite,
ordi-
each candidate knelt before
who silently laid his hands on Bishop Curlin then said the
prayer of consecration over the
1 1
kneel-
ing candidates.
After the new deacons received their vestments, B ishop Curling presented each
with the book of Gospels and gave each
The
other deacons
present then embraced
them and wel-
the kiss of peace.
comed them into the Order of Deacons. In addition to the Rev. Mr. Chirico
who
not remarry.
Permanent deacons are responsible
In the
is
a
member of St. John Neumann
Langsdorf of Lewisville, Holy Family,
Clemmons; Carlos Medina of Charlotte, Hispanic Catholic Center and Our Lady of the Assumption, Charlotte; Edwin Rodriguez of Charlotte, Hispanic Catholic Center, Charlotte; Ron Steinkamp of Thomasville, Our Lady of the Highways, Thomasville; Paul Teich of Greesnboro, Our Lady of Grace, Greensboro; Rafael Torres of Charlotte, Hispanic Catholic Center and St. Patrick Cathedral, Charlotte; John Weisenhorn,
Parish, Charlotte, the other new deacons
Gastonia,
and
For more information about permanent deacons and biographies of the new permanent deacons in the Diocese of Charlotte, see Page 8-9.
Rev. Misters Wayne Adams of Trinity, Our Lady of the Highways, Thomasville; Philip Killian Jr., of Jamestown, St. Benedict, Greensboro; Keith Kolodziej of Charlotte, St. Matthew, Charlotte; Michael their parishes are the
St.
Michael, Gastonia.
Attention
peace," a Vatican statement said.
The statement
Cap
The Very Reverend Mauricio W. West, V.G. is re-
his head.
nation
Rev. Robert Salamone, OFM Rev. David Devlin, OSFS
Rev. Joseph Tustin, OSFS Rev. Allen Dec, OFM Cap.
331-1727.
(From Page
ordination
respective Religious Orders:
AtUetes
said that everyone
agrees that children are the key to society' future,
and that their healthy intellectual,
physical and religious development
way
the best
to build a peaceful
If you will
way of
life.
"But the world today offers the sad
who are victims of family and social violence, of armed conflicts and of various forms of exploispectacle of children
tation,"
it
said.
progress as you head for the games next
The pope wants to "launch
summer.
all: to give the hope of peace to children, wherever they are,"
a heartfelt appeal to
it
Call Joann Keane,
said.
Associate Editor, The
Children today urgently need the so that peacemaking is learned at a young
and
NC
is their right,
our duty," it said. Children also need families that educate them with love and that respect their it is
Dear Bishop Curlin and the People of Charlotte,
tation to violence
and the contrasts of
am very grateful for your warm welcome, love and support for me and my Sisters. My gratitude is my prayer for you. Please
modern
said.
pray for me, for our Society and for the poor
They need models of healthy behavior in order to overcome the tempdignity.
society,
it
But the pope will also highlight the fact that children can make a difference
when
it
comes
to peace.
Many young
people, the Vatican said, have coura-
geously defended the rights of other children who are being exploited or used.
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possibility of living in a peaceful society,
age, the statement said. "It
be
participating in Atlanta Sports '95 or are in training for the 1996 Olympics, we'd like to hear from you. We want to track your
is
I
28207. Good
luck as
gold,
and
you head for
the
call or write today.
we serve. Yours in Jesus,
Mother Teresa,
MC
V\7\
The Catholic News
July 7, 1995
Bishop William G. Curlin chats with Parish and their son,
and
Festival of Salt
Will, at
Bill
and Mary Jo O'Malley of St. Paul the Apostle Community Life Network Photo by JOHN GILLIGAN
the Greensboro Vicariate
Light.
& Herald
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Bob Strang of St. Joseph in Asheboro and Pearline Thomason of St.Mary in Greensboro present the offertory gifts to Bishop Curlin and Oblate Father Jim O'Neill, pastor of St. Paul the Apostle and vicar of the Greensboro Vicariate. Photo by JOHN GILLIGAN
Office of the Bishop
July
Dear Friends
7,
1995
Greensboro Vicariate Celebrates Festival Of Salt And Light By BRIDGET JOHNSON GREENSBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bishop Will-
in Christ:
CM, the provincial of the Congregation of the Missions
iam G. Curlin and 1 07 parishioners from eight of the Greensboro Vicariate parishes gathered at Knights of Columbus
of Vincentian Fathers, has written to offer us the joyful news of his
Hall Sunday, June 11, to celebrate the
I
am
very pleased to announce that the Very Rev. Joseph L.
Levesque,
appointing the Rev. Vincent H. Finnerty,
CM as the new director
Approximately ten dioceses were seeking Father Finnerty'
I
I
believe this
is
a special gift from
God to the Diocese.
am overjoyed that Father will soon be with us and can coordinate
and guide the tremendously important ministry in serving our Hispanic brothers and sisters throughout our many counties. a blessing his
coming
will
be
in conjunction with
our
ordination of three new Hispanic deacons for service in the Church
of Charlotte.
God
is
being very good to
less at the parish center.
Following the liturgy, everyone had an opportunity to share stories about social ministry activities and to enjoy refreshments. The festival was planned by 17 of the 24 parish representatives to the network. At the end of the festival, the planning committee delivered the leftover refreshments to the Greensboro Urban Ministry PATHWAYS shelter for homeless families. Agnes Strang of St. Joseph Parish in
Piedmont region
The Festival of Salt and Light was sponsored and organized by the Greensboro Vicariate Community Life Network which was convened in February 1992 by Daughters of Charity Sister Anne Joseph Edelen, parish area coordinator for the Greensboro office of Catholic
Social Services.
lite
What
the ecumenical night shelter for the home-
of the Diocese of Charlotte.
of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Charlotte.
assistance.
social ministries in the
center and hosting overflow guests from
of the
CSS
The office is
Asheboro commented after the festival, "This festival today was such an uplifting occasion. I think we need to come together in celebration more often and renew ourselves in order to return to our communities and continue our work in
a satel-
Win-
regional office in
ston-Salem.
The
festival included display tables
which featured the activities of the community life commissions of each partici-
us.
Prayerfully in the Lord,
The Community Life Network brings
many
together community life representatives
which have been carried
concelebrated by Bishop Curlin and
from each of the vicariate parishes to develop and strengthen the faith dimension of their social ministries through prayer, reflection and annual retreats. In
Oblate Father Jim O'Neill, pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Parish. During the of-
tual support,
Life Network display featured the joint activities
Âť
outreach activities."
pating parish. The Vicariate Community
out in the past three years.
The day began with
Most Reverend William G. Curlin Bishop of Charlotte
Mass
a
addition to these spiritual aspects,
fertory procession, a representative of
each parish carried a symbol of one of the
A
Celebration of Faith with
parish's social ministry activities.
Outreach
activities represented in
become the network's first joint program. After planning meetings, a training session and volunteer recruitment,
the procession included a sister parish in
Mother Teresa
Peru, a Habitat for
to
Humanity house,
food baskets for the needy, participation in an ecumenical ministry center for the
of Calcutta
SHARE began in March
poor, a multicultural parish outreach
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4 The Catholic News
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July 7, 1995
Pro-Life Corner ±y i
p nd
when Pandora lifted the lid of the gift she had coveted new pi*tgues «uici sorrows ror «ui numaiiKirici.
or so long, out
Pandora's Box
Abortion: our own "Pandora's Box!" Editorial An Independence Day Challenge The Migration Committee of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued what the members call an Independence Day challenge to the nation to "reject divisiveness and to instead stand together in solidarity and compassion" on policies and attitudes directed at immigrants. The committee's statement, "One Family Under God," says that the present climate in the United States "brings further fragmentation, as those who have traditionally been at the edge of this society the poor, minorities and the immigrant
—
—
face increasing
marginalization.
The 20-page statement
Church's and immigrants, challenges attitudes that recently have been influencing national policy and proposes changes in law, governmental policies and the response of the Church, itself. spells out the
historic support for migrants
The statement particularly expresses concern about proposals which would adversely affect refugees, per-
sons seeking asylum and, in some cases, even naturalIt cites, for example, the return to Cuba of asylum-seekers and the repatriation of Chinese attempting to flee the repression in their homeland. The statement also raises an issue which is all-too-
ized citizens.
mentioned in discussions of illegal immigration. Many of the illegals are brought to this country by businessmen who view them as a source of cheap labor. "It is vital that we face squarely the extent to which rarely
the presence of persons of illegal status in this country directly related to our
is
own
willingness to use and
dispose the labors of these people how, when and where suits us."
it
The statement goes is
on,
"The
sting of illegal status
the powerlessness of the individual in the face of
unscupulous employers determined to squeeze as much
work out of the workers for as little money as possible.lt s our complicity in their exploitation that makes efforts to punish them for their presence in this land particu-
The Respect Life Office
Pope PRESOV,
'Diocese
Tries To Heal Religious Breach
Slovakia (CNS)
— Pope John Paul
II
spent an unexpected three minutes in the rain praying
before a monument to 24 Protestants killed by Catholics
more than 300 years ago. The unscheduled July 2 stop during a visit to Slovakia came after local Protestant leaders criticized a by Protestants in the 17th century. They wanted mutual recognition of Protestants killed because of their faith during the same century marked by religious wars. The pope was joined by Lutheran Bishop Jan Midriak of Eastern Slovakia
at the
monument
in the
Eastern city of Presov where the 24 were killed in 1 687.
They prayed
the
"Our Father" together under a white
umbrella.
"We really appreciate this gesture. We never thought something like this would happen," said Bishop Midriak. "We think history up to now has been interpreted one-sidedly because the 17th century was a hard time for both faiths. It was very right that the pope recognize that there were cruelties on both sides," he added. The bishop was a main critic of the decision to canonize the three Catholics during the June 30- July 3 papal visit. The monument stop was the second time in the same day that the pope honored the Protestant martyrs. Earlier, he praised them during the sainthood Mass for the three Catholic priests.
His actions also were an effort to mend ecumenical fences with the tiny Protestant community in the heavily
and self-serving."
part of the statement which we think could use some calrification. The committee talks about adequate funding for the Border Patrol including money
There
is
The Pope Speaks
papal decision to declare as saints three Catholic priests killed
i
larly duplicitous
(704) 331-1 720
of Charlotte
Pope John Paul
II
Catholic country. Problems had been building for sev-
months because of Protestant fears that the pope would only mention Catholic martyrs during his visit. Protestant reactions included a March 30 open letter to the pope asking him to mention Protestant martyrs and a July 1 Lutheran service in Presov to honor the 24 martyrs. Maybe the visit to the Presov monument was a reaction to the July 1 Lutheran service "when 5,000 people commemorated the 24 martyrs," said Bishop Midriak. The pope held the sainthood Mass in nearby Kosice, where the three Catholics were killed in 1619. eral
"How can we fail to acknowledge, for example, the 24 members of the Evangelical Churches who were killed at Presov?" the pope said at the canonization Mass. "To them and to all who accepted suffering and death out of fidelity to the dictates of conscience the church gives praise and admiration," the pope added. spiritual greatness of the
one
what boils down to sensitivity training. The statement should make it clear that the Border Patrol needs funds for more personnel to prevent illegal immigration. Much of the agitation for crackdowns on legal immigration might end if the illegal variety is shut down.
The Boys Of Summer
for
The thrill of summer has consumed the Keane boys. Schools out, the pool's open, and the backyard grass
is
properly worn into a diamond shape.
Second-class
Moreover, Americas' pastime has taken hold of our Three boys; three forms of The Sport. I'm told there is no other sport worthy on the face of the earth. Of course, that's baseball. For the Keane family, that means baseball in virtually every form known; from the backyard variety, where the days are filled with dreams of slamming the ball well across the neighbor' s fence, to the omnipresent game on TV. Although the Cubs are the number one household choice, cable brings in more games than seems humanly possible. The gang seems to relish their abilities as armchair umpires, as they surf channel to channel, in search of the perfect game. However, as the sun goes down, the real action begins, as we switch gears, suit up and head out to the respective organized teams; t-ball, machine pitch, and Little League. T-ball and machine pitch are pretty tame, although it is claimed to be a "training ground" for the future stars of the mound. The real action comes with Little League. And this year, Little League has become the world in which we live. Eleven-year-old Chris completed a successful Little League season. He played strong and gave his all to baseball this spring. He drove in runs, fielded and decided third base was the field position of choice. He tried out and was selected as a member of the allstar team. In the heart of a boy who lives for the game, life can't get much better. Chris was one of the top 10 picks for the Park Sharon All-Star team. All-star prac-
POSTMAS-
tice is a grueling test; not just for the kids, but parents
lives.
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as well.
It' s
a major commitment of time, with practices
daily, for hours at a time. Chris rose to the occasion.
Editor's
Notebook Joann Keane
Yet,
somewhere along
the line, he hit a
slump
that
he
hasn't been able to shake. His hitting and fielding have struck out.
Though he's working to regain his edge, Chris spends the games in the dugout, cheering on his teammates. He's a second string guy now, but you'd never know it. His team spirit has not been dampened. When he returns from a game, he describes it with such detail and enthusiasm it' s as though he was right in the center of the action. The Park Sharon All-Stars won the city championship, and Chris returned with a trophy; a towering
symbol of his good sportsmanship. But, it' s not over, folks. Next week, the reigning 1 1 year-old all-stars proceed to Greensboro for exhibition games. It's hoped that slugger Chris may see some action. The following week, the team heads to Hickory for state competition. If Chris gets back on track, he may play. If not, he'll be the best team cheerleader the Park Sharon All-Stars have ever seen. And his proud parents will be there, cheering on the boy with the all-star attitude.
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July 7, 1995
Suicide In his recent encyclical entitled, The
Gospel of Life, Pope John Paul II condemns the practice of physician-assisted suicide. "No one can, in any way, permit the killing of an innocent human being, whether a fetus, an infant, an adult, and old person or one suffering from an incurable disease. Furthermore, no one is permitted to ask for this act of killing for himself or herself." (Chapter 3 # 56) In a moment of weakness a troubled person, overcome by dark emotions, may be tempted to commit suicide. I can think of no greater tragedy for any family than the suicide of a loved one. There are no words for such sorrow. What drives a person to commit suicide? No doubt the subconscious mind plays a role. Freud in his discovery of the subconscious blamed nearly everything
on repressed sexual impulses. Adler, on the other hand,influenced by Nietzsche, thought that the basic human need for power and superiority explained all our
Never
Is
actions. In this scenario, suicide
No
However, psychiatrist Viktor Frankl disagrees with both Freud and Adler.
He
1.19m
contends that basic to every human drive is the search for meaning. In his book, Man's Search for Meaning, he tells the story of how he survived the Nazi death camps. Because of his strong religious faith he maintained his sense of purpose.
Father John Catoir
diences about the horrors of the death
camps. He wanted to prevent such horrors from ever happening again. This sense of mission kept his hope alive and gave him a reason for living.
tions.
We now
know
Most
the Church, like
are frus-
which diminishes their happiness
life.
For a free copy of the Christopher News Note, "Choose Life, " send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The Christophers, 12 East 48th Street, New York,
NY 10017.
Father Catoir
is
director of The
Christophers.
The Human Side Father Eugene Hemrick
of our
anymore. Most priests don't know what
bishops or the national organizations
which are supposed to address their prob-
personally.
lems.
But just as
Priests
Another study of
stressful for priests is
As Pogo once said, "I have found the enemy, and
priests
who
are
it is
who
us."
aren't
happy and who
avoid coming together to get
at their
from new tensions the priesthood has not
hearing that they ought to return to prac-
considered effective in their dioceses
frustration will reflect unhappiness,
experienced before.
tices
of the past, as if these must be made
found that frustrated priests are tending to go it alone and don't want to be bothered with anything that smacks of
matter
One tension
is
due to the decline in which is doubling
the number of priests,
a priest's duties. This
nomenon
is
downward pheamong
also raising the fear
work today. As one priest said in our most recent study, you have to resist the temptation the Hebrews had in the desert to
to return to Egypt.
of having to administer megaparishes in the not-too-distant fu-
priests are not able to run
ture.
them.
priests
Another tension comes from mounting demands placed upon priests. Today' laity is
in
asking many more questions than
days gone by, and
women are asking
for more participation in parish decision
making, while immigrant cultural groups
Transition times are stressful, but
In a study
My close friend and neighbor Fran is part of
Community Bible Study (CBS),
a non-denominational
30-week Bible
study course. Last year, a woman in the program, Diane, spoke to the CBS group about what God had taught her since the birth
of her daughter, Erynne,
who has a
schedule for the family, especially when considering that Erynne has two older
9 and Heidi, 7. A few weeks ago Diane spoke to the CBS group again and reflected on what God has taught her through Erynne dursisters, Elly,
This causes some priests to avoid meetings of any type which bring them together as a whole. They just want to be left alone to attend to their parish ministry undisturbed.
we learn that much confidence
vocations crisis
tion of Priests' Councils priests also don' t have
I
way
believe one
to
overcome the means
to find the best
is
supposed to help
available for getting priests together to
discuss their frustration and the ultimate
causes of
how
they try to disguise
Until this, like an infection,
no
it.
is
lanced
and the poisons released, the happiness needed to attract others to the priesthood will be much less than it needs to be.
My priests this,
bet
who
is
we got half the come together to do
that if
never
we would see a corresponding growth
in vocations to the priesthood.
them form a better future. Many are not as confident as one might expect in their
in the leadership that is
Father Hemrick is director of reseachfor the United States Catholic Conference.
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it.
Of Erynne
Gift
ing the past year.
Diane said, "I used to look at Erynne and what she couldn' t do. I viewed her as a burden. But now I don't look at her disability. When I see Erynne I see a very precious child and I feel like she's a
Family Matters
treasure.
neurological disability that affects her
muscle tone, mobility, vision, speech and hearing. Fran was so moved by Diane' s story that she asked if I could watch her children one morning a week so she could help out with Erynne' s therapy, a vigorous program that takes place in Diane's home five days a week for four to six hours each day. Every week more than two dozen volunteers are needed to walk Erynne and to stimulate her speech, vision and sense of touch. It' s a demanding
away from
Church bureaucracy.
by the National Federa-
The
I
cling to
Call For Vocations
the future holds for parish life or for them
and divides them. The frustration comes
I
rest
tices that once worked don' t always work
trated,
;
most of the
priesthood.
many
Please pray for those who struggle with mental sickness and depression. Encourage them to trust the Lord as they
stressful of all is the fact that
culture, is undergoing major shifts. Prac-
today are demoralized,
(cf.
own parish councils
first attracts
Although we cannot say that priests
90," America maga-
like any peer group, are a team and a community among themselves. When one member of the team goes astray, the whole team cannot help but feel the pain.
with high certainty
happy, effective priests are what a man to think about the
that
never justified."
at
and liturgies. Public scandals involving some
—
is
"Viktor Frankl
March 18, 1995) Each one of us is a unique creation. Each one of us has a job to do in this world that nobody else can do. We are put on earth for a purpose, and God will be with us always, sustaining us in good times and bad. The Christophers have been proclaiming this message for more than 50 years.
moment "life retains its meaning until we draw our last breath. No one can foretell what life has in store for the future, or what magnificent hour may still await him or her. We have to be open to the
are asking for their
future. Suicide
zine,
Frankl insists that no matter how dismal your life may be at any given
priests are also very upsetting. Priests,
I
une oanaie
He pictured himself lecturing future au-
To
of vocations to the priesthood.
answer,
Justified
doubt there have been such cases.
went back to research I have helped to conduct on seminarians research showing that priests themselves are the major key to increasing voca-
crisis
5
might
result from feelings of worthlessness.
The Never-Ending I was asked in a recent interview what I thought could best help solve the
& Herald
"I
remember in
Eileen C.
my heart four years
Marx
ago I said, 'Lord, if you don' t heal Erynne, want you to take her.' I wasn't willing to face the painful road that was looming in front of me. The easy way out of my
I
God
He What God did
instead
Diane spoke honestly and beautiand comfortable life she always expected she would have, a
she
life
pain was to
tell
to take her if
wasn't going to heal her.
was to change me. I love her as and I'm thrilled with the progress she' s made and what she can do now. But I'm not content to leave her there. is
"And
as I've thought about that,
I
how God views you and we are. And He's delighted our progress with Him. But He is not content to leave us there. He is
realize that's
me.
He
always
loves us as
at
work
in us
and around
stimulating our growth because
our good."
it
is
us,
for
fully about the easy
that didn't allow
room
suffering or disappointment.
for pain,
It' s
a world
most of us believe we're entitled to. Understandably, we want to keep pain and suffering at a distance in our lives. We live in a society that is uncomfortable that
with pain, suffering, crises and illness.
We
find ourselves looking for
around the pain going through it.
And
yet
it
— anything
is
ways
to avoid
often in these most
painful
moments
—
a diagnosis of can-
sudden death of a loved one, a car accident, an addiction, a parent' s illness, that we have the or a child' s disability opportunity to meet Jesus, heart to heart. It doesn't happen immediately, but when we look back at our life's darkest mocer, the
—
ments, we understand that those are the times that we've grown in the most pro-
found ways. During these times when God has our undivided attention, we're given opportunities to redefine our priorities and allow God to change us. See Marx, Page 16
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News
July 7, 1995
Why We Q. For a long time we have called our eucharistic celebration the Mass. Some priests we've asked talked about the word "missa," which the new catechism mentions, but without explanation. Is the "celebration of the Eucharist" the
same
as
Mass now? Where
does the word come from? (Missouri) A. Our English word Mass (Latin Missa) is generally assumed to be from the Latin words which formerly ended the liturgy, he, missa est. The phrase is a difficult, ambiguous one to translate well. The catechism relates it to the Latin word "missio," sending the faithful to
God's
fulfill
will in their lives (1332).
"Eucharist" and "Mass" are two of several titles the catechism gives for this liturgy. Part
of the difficulty stems from
the fact that, in the past, totally identified
Mass was nearly
with what
we now call
the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Older Catholics will remember when
Call
Scriptures were considered secondary at
most, not an important part of the at all.
Mass
To miss them on Sunday, even
deliberately,
was generally considered
Today, the Liturgy of the Word (readhomily and general intercessions) and the Liturgy of the Eucharist (presentation of the bread and wine, the consecratory thanksgiving and Communion) are viewed by the Church as forming "one single act of worship" 1346). This returns to what the catechism calls the fundamental structure of the Mass, "which has been preserved throughout the centuries down to our ings,
model, to the way the risen Jesus moved with the disciples on the road to Emmaus (Lk. 24). He first explained the Scriptures to them. Then He sat at table, "took bread, broke it and It
gave
refers, as a
it
them" (1347).
to
Thus, even though it is often referred to as the "celebration of the Eucharist," the Mass actually consists of both the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Q.
In 1587, the Banco diRialto in Venice
modern banking.
It
accepted
My
husband and
I,
both
life-
long Catholics, were married nearly 20 years before he left me for another woman, and we were divorced. We have tried hard for several years to work out a reconciliation and probably will remarry each other soon. We
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Best-Selling Author Reflects —
WASHINGTON selling author
(CNS) BestLeon Uris believes "that
human beings have
'Redemption,' Life At 70
when he learned there are "no atheists on the battlefield." "The defining point in my life," he II,
this extraordinary
7
he said he's become "more
tion,"
ested in what' s going on between
my
inter-
me and
sons and daughters."
we have to redeem oursometimes many times a day, in arguments with the wife and children or with our business associates," he said. "Even nations have to constantly shift and redeem." Redemption is the title and theme of his latest novel, which returns to the Irish troubles and characters of his 1 976 Trinity. Uris spoke with Catholic News Ser-
Uris said he does "not belong to any church or synagogue as a contributing member," but has his "own set of values," based on "the prophets and the canons of charity," and on beliefs such as "the godlessness of war" and that "hu-
'T ve made some terrible mistakes," acknowledging that his first family "suffered because I was out there trying to work the world." "Having children late in life, over the age of 60, was a blessing I never expected," he said. Uris dedicated Redemption to his two youngest children, and said "I try to tell them I love them," a declaration that redeems a father's rela-
man
tionship with his son in the book.
vice in a teleconference interview fol-
"I think these are basic in every
gift to right
wrongs within
said, "as far as morality is
their life-
was the Holocaust. This shattered me, shocked me, and it still motivates me a
time." "I think
half a century later."
selves,
lowing
its
The
Uris spent seven years researching and writing Redemption, though not in Ireland. He relied on the extensive Irish library he began collecting in the early 1970s when he and his former wife, photographer Jill Uris, lived in Ireland while collaborating on the nonfiction
— A Terrible Beauty.
pub
—
"is
—
meeting hall the just loaded with wonderful, Irish
earthy conversation."
was
lie
Leon
Uris, author of Redemption. photo from HarperCollins)
(CNS
like listening to
earth."
the
same people
lar,"
my children two things: don't
I tell
and be nice
to
he
all
worked
said,
"and
at I
it,
me
in particu-
must say
that
I'm
very pleased with this aspect of my life."
"After 40 years of writing," Uris
everybody."
"Oftentimes, we must spend the sec-
said he "looks like a coat hanger
gone
it
In Redemption, he weaves more than
40 years
in the lives of three fictional
Irish families
Protestant
—
World War
I
— two Catholic and one dramas of
into the real
and the
Irish republican
movement leading up to the 1 91 6 Easter uprising.
said he uses the
"As I've grown said, "I
have come
life is really all
same
line in
older," the writer
to realize that
about
first
what
family relations
is
and relations with other human beings." "I have children from 8 to 48," said Uris, who has been married three times. Having now reached "a time of reflec-
has "been a nice living."
Along with the new book, Uris wrote "20-some drafts" of a play. "It's Trinity in three hours or less," he said, and he's hoping for a regional production
this
year or next.
"A writer believes he has something to say that is going to
change things, and
hopefully for the better," he said.
"In the case of Ireland, the CatholicProtestant conflict,
I
really don't
make
any bones about which side I come down on," he admitted. "There can be no political settlement simply because you have a Protestant majority in Ulster that has the political
Church Opposes State Funds For Contraceptives For Teens PITTSBURGH (CNS) —The Penn-
going into a
sylvania Catholic Conference opposes
also believes the
on "both moral and practical grounds" a
Catholic south "doesn't have the politi-
provision in the state budget to give teen-
and the arms
republic," he said.
to resist
He
Uris thinks economic equity
is
the
ecutive director.
rid of the state
Howard
state senators
that morally,
cultural exchanges and sports exchanges
artificial
and more open
level,
think the politi-
cal situation will resolve itself."
He
said even though he has ques-
tioned "a lot of Irish Catholicism in Irish
it's
could not have survived without
Uris,
who grew up in a poor Jewish
"rather anti-religious" until
World War
9-6,
memo
to
and representatives, said Church teaching opposes
contraception.
On the practical
(704) 377-3492
alternatives to abortion.
At the same time, Fetterhoff noted, federal lawmakers are considering elimi-
allocated for family planning programs by the Pennsylvania Assembly in its 1995-96 budget. The state also receives about $15 million annually for that purpose under the federal Title X program.
nating Title
X as they take a "closer look
at
how the federal government's money
is
spent."
Fetterhoff told the Pittsburgh Catholic,
diocesan newspaper, that the legisla-
ture has a lot of pro-life
members "in the
sense that they're against abortion, but
between 1972 and 1990 nationally, the abortion rate doubled
they don't see family planning as that
among teen-age girls.
bad
that
"Experience in over 20 years of pub-
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Since 1 980, when "the pro-life legisganged up and decided they'd get
lators
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I
sulted in
ents' consent, said the conference's ex-
"Once the Catholic in Ulster is in the marketplace on an equal footing with the
voters,
funded contraception has not reimproved health for teen-age women," he said. "All of the things it was intended to counter have grown worse." licly
agers contraceptives without their par-
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the core of
is
half," says the hero in Redemption. Uris,
Catholicism."
to the relationships
dignity
older children have been rehabilitated.
very exhilarating experience," added
and story as Trinity, he noted, but changed "from the history that I'd always written ...
sur-
awry." Despite the emotional and physical demands of a writing career, he said
very harshest terms," he believes "the
The book covers
human
ond half of our life getting over the
answer.
music all day," he said. "I feel more at home, more comfortable there than probably any place in the world, outside of America." He said he wanted Redemption to "show that people and, where there's a family structure, families can redeem themselves, that love can prevail on this "It
gion.
will
The most exciting part of Ireland, he recalled, was the Irish "use of conversaand the
essential for
Uris said his relationships with three
"human
QB VII, have sold
1 50 million copies in 29 languages worldwide and won him honors from Irish and Jewish groups for his treatment of their political and religious struggles. Writing about Jewish themes came naturally, he said. He was drawn by his own Jewish heritage, the loss of family members in Nazi concentration camps, and the anti-Semitism he experienced as a Marine in World War II. His Irish connection was different. "Ireland came to me like an angel from the sky," he said.
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especially instrumental in helping the
the
permanent diaconate? Here's a special challenge for you: the following quiz about deacons and their role. The answers might just surprise you!
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1)
2)
True or False ? Deacons are ordained clergy. There have always been perma-
Roman
nent deacons in the
A married deacon is expected to
place the Church as a priority above his
wife and family. 4) The wife of a deacon
is
called a
deaconess.
A
5)
single or
widowed deacon
is
expected to remain celibate for the rest of his life. 6)
The deacon works
for the bishop
he must be considered excommunicated for a full year and deposed from every clerical office, and know that he is considered among the his subdeaconess,
the service of deacons.
5)
8) False.
The main function of the deacon is to imitate Christ as a sign and sacrament of
the Church's blessing.
to
restored the office of the
permanent diaconate. There were three main reasons for this action: the restoration would return to the Church the full complement of ordained ministries handed down from the apostles; the new deacons would confirm and highlight the work of the Holy Spirit already present in the Catholic Church; finally, deacons
would bring sacramental service to areas where priests are scarce.
The reason for the celibacy is simple. Those ordained to the service of Christ and his Church are called to consecrate themselves to this work with an undivided heart. The sacrament of matri-
mony and
parishes with a deacon.
the sacrament of marriage, with the
man who
in the Catholic
pected to honor his
first
is
ordained a
Church is excommitment in
Church's blessing. The Church will not ordain the man unless his wife gives her consent in writing. A married deacon often must juggle a secular job, his family responsibilities
and his service as a deacon. This
is
not a
vocation for the faint of heart!
The
participates in the formation
cernment process. This
is
and
dis-
meant as a
safeguard against possible marital
strife
after ordination.
deacons assigned to such parishes in
dren, the physical fruit of chastity.
recent years.
affirmation of the Christian service evi-
In other words, deacons are servants,
called to embody the work of Our Lord in
service ofjustice, the Word and the altar.
There are as many ways of serving as there are deacons. All deacons can
funerals.
may
at
They proclaim the Gospel and
denced
serve as the homilist at Mass. Like
in his marriage.
The unity of the deacon and his wife
John the Baptist, they lead a prophetic
is
life of service for the benefit of the Church.
of Christ with his Church. Often, the
The priesthood is the second level of
deacon's wife serves the parish or local
a sign to the entire parish of the unity
Strong lay participation in a parish negate the need for a deacon, (and
sure).
viaticum to the dying and preside
functions as the service ministry of Christ.
focus is to highlight needs that are not being met within the life of the commu-
between husband and wife. This pure love brings forth physical and spiritual fruit. Married deacons usually have chil-
baptize, witness marriages, bring the
first level; it
of the clergy. His primary
may
are celibate in order to devote their fruit-
the
;
member
both married and unmarried deacons. Chastity refers to pure, self-giving love
and holy orders is an interesting one. In Eph. 5:22-32, the marriage between a man and a woman is compared to the marriage between Christ and his Church. The passage, in effect, says that each one must serve the other in love. Christ came to serve rather than be served. The man has already been a deacon (Greek diakonia means "to serve") to his wife, and she to him. Thus, his ordination to the diaconate is an
is
a
by the presence of a dea-
The deacon is not a lay person he is
con.
nity.
Bishops, priests and single deacons
The diaconate
feel threatened
The virtue of chastity is expected in
relationship between marriage
in
Lectors, lay eucharistic ministers,
acolytes and other lay persons need not
in competition.
A married man is ordained a deacon married
Deacons, and parishes, are called be Christ's hands, feet and mouth in the world. Most people will acknowledge that our parishes often fall far short of this goal. The focus of the deacon is to serve in such a way that encourages each and every Christian to imitate Christ. service.
the sacrament of holy orders
must not be
with his wife' s consent. The wife usually
deacon
1) True. There are three levels of holy orders the Catholic Church.
list. We can only expect this trend to continue, with the shortage of priests growing yearly.
parish are on a waiting
Deacons who are widowed must also observe the norm of celibacy. However, the widow of a deacon may marry with
II
A
to the quiz:
True.
are not permitted to marry.
Vatican
Deacons serve the Catholic Church primarily through the liturgy of the Mass. 8) Lay ministries are not needed in
Here are the answers
re-
step to the priesthood.
7)
10) There are more deacons in the United States than in all other countries combined.
who
dioceses, priests
whether preparing for the priesthood or not, must take a vow of celibacy. They
3) False.
formation as priests.
many
diaconate became merely a transitional
the local parish.
Deacons don't have the same
expected to help a
of the local community. In
Single men ordained to the diaconate,
of the diocese he serves, not the priest of
9)
is
parish encounter and address the needs
quest a deacon to be appointed to their
The liturgical role
of the deacon received greater emphasis over works of charity. Gradually, the
and actively promote service to the world. Indeed, a deacon
laity."
ing the charity originally associated with
Catholic
Church. 3)
Church spread across Europe. The permanent diaconate gradually disappeared during the Middle Ages. Monasteries and convents were provid-
would delight the deacon, you can be The exception to this may be parishes with no priest. There have been
this
9)
True.
Kingdom. Their spouse
The formation programs are separate. Deacons undergo a formation that
The Catechism of the Catholic Church puts it nicely: "Accepted with a
takes approximately three to five years;
joyous heart, celibacy radiantly proclaims the reign of God" (1579).
or two longer.
fulness to God' s is
the Church.
formation for a priest is generally a year
Deacons and
priests learn
many of
the same things, such as the Bible, Church
Only the bishop is allowed to ordain a priest or a deacon. Thus, the deacon
gies
dynamics, liturand theology. However, deacons
and
priests are preparing for distinctly
has a direct relationship to the bishop. It is the responsibility of the bishop to
different forms of service. Also, the dea-
6)
True.
history, interpersonal
ensure that deacons are placed in par-
con must learn to balance the demands of family, secular job and formation.
and ministries where their talents and special charisms will bear fruit.
vocable.
ishes
In the
economy of sacramental
The sacrament of holy orders is irreIt is
extremely important that
or-
the discernment of a call be confirmed
holy orders. A priest is ordained a deacon
community
dea-
prior to ordination. In most dioceses, the
prior to being ordained a priest.
After ordination, the deacon and his wife
cons. Their knowledge of the needs of the
number of deacon candidates accepted
may work
diocese are crucial to the success of the
for ordination
diaconate.
those
Placement of deacons should reflect community. At the same time, deacons who are placed within a local parish will obviously want to work harmoniously with the pastor and
program.
Priests stand in the place of Christ
himself as they celebrate the sacraments
of the Eucharist, reconciliation and anointing of the sick. They carry a spiritual responsibility for the community of faith they serve. Through the sacraments and ministries of the Church, priests manifest the presence of Christ in the world.
The episcopacy
is
the third level of
holy orders. Bishops are ordained to the fullness of holy orders; they
entrusted to their care (with the help of
and deacons) and safeguard the Gospel that has been passed down to us from the apostles themselves. Bishop lead their dioceses in communion with the pope and all the other priests
bishops of the world. 2) False.
a trick question!
There have always been deacons in the Church. In the Acts of the Apostles, the apostles assign the service ministries of the Church to seven deacons. Several
Church were deacons, some of whom later became bishops, like
saints in the early
In general,
up
until
to
ways
to
of God.
The beauty of the diaconate
is
that
about A.D. 500
were similar those of today's deacons. They were
der, bishops
and
priests
were
first
"power" is replaced with the solid emphasis upon service. Those who would see the wife of a deacon as "used" and not appreciated are missing the point. Christ humbled
the needs of the faith
himself to unite with us. In a very real way, the deacon and his wife both em-
Priests and bishops do not stop being deacons when they are ordained to the next level of holy orders. They still serve. A deacon is not a mini priest nor a
the question of exercising
body this divine humility. 4) False. (But
it
was
true at
one
the bishop.
glorified altar boy.
By
serving the ser-
time.)
vant, the bishops, priests
Today, the wife of a deacon is not She should be referred to as "Mrs. Jones" or "Louise," if you are on familiar terms. She remains a
will
called a deaconess.
lay
wives lament that people treated them differently after their husbands were ordained. This need not be so. In the early Church, the wife of a deacon was referred to as a deaconess. Single or married deaconesses were responsible for preserving modesty during female baptisms. Married deacons (and married priests in the Eastern rites) were expected to practice celibacy.
13 of the Council of Tours
(A.D. 567) stated, "If a presbyter be found with his presbytera or a deacon with his deaconess, or a subdeacon with
and deacons
ground their relationship within the
humble love of Christ.
It
may be
that
you see the deacon
serving the Church only on Sunday during the Mass. But, most deacons serve the
who
is a small percentage of apply for admission to the
10) True. There are more than 1 1 ,000 deacons in the United States, and about 20,000 deacons worldwide. When the permanent diaconate was restored, it was expected to grow fastest in Third World countries. However, the most notable growth has been in the
United States and Germany. There are several reasons for the growth in the United States.
The Church
in
America
is
blessed
with excellent educational and financial resources. The enthusiastic reception of
7) False.
memberof the parish. Some deacons'
Canon
Athanasius. to 600, the duties of deacons
Kingdom
herself.
convey the
and king. They shepherd the churches
fair, this is
way
together in various
build up the
leadership of Christ as prophet, priest
To be
in a concrete
Church throughout the week in a and wonderful
variety of challenging
ways.
Many
deacons are involved in the pastoral care of the ill and dying. Other deacons are spreading the good news of Jesus concretely in soup kitchens, homeless shelters and other social-service agencies. Still others reach out to addicts and convicts in prisons and mental health clinics.
Parish-based deacons help to encourage lay ministry within the parish
Vatican
II
reforms in the United States
gave added impetus
to the proliferation
of vocations to the diaconate. The spiritual need of the Church in America has
never been greater. I
like to think that
God has raised up
deacons in the United States to remind us that the power of the Holy Spirit is stronger than the forces of evil in our midst.
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The Catholic News
July 7, 1995
&
Herald 9
Our New Permanent Deacons Rev. Mr.
Wayne Adams
Rev. Mr.
Rev. Mr. Keith Kolodziej
Born: August 31, 1942 in Valdesc, N.C. Family: Wife, Ursula; parents, George Adams and the late Garnell-Sigmond Adams of Kannapolis, N.C.
Born: April 28, 1954*in Detroit, Mich. Family: Wife, Lynn; parents, Chester and Jane
Tony of Rockwell, N.C, Keith of Tega Cay, S.C. and Donald of Asheville, N.C; sister,
Park,
brothers,
Debra Jane Adams of Kannapolis; sons, Roger of Cullowhee, N.C. and Chris of Trinity, N.C; daughter, Angela of Trinity, N.C. Education: Catawba Valley Technical College, Catawba, N.C; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: Product development engineer for Trinity
Frame Co.
Home
Parish: Our Lady of the Highways Church,
Home Parish:
July 8, 5:30 p.m.,
Our Lady of the Highways Church, Thomasville
Matthew Church, Charlotte St.
Diaconate Expectations: "Being able to give addihope and joy to the parish community through the proclamation of the Gospel and service to people in
Rev. Mr. Neil Chirico
Born: January 19, 1938 in Hazleton, Pa. Family: Wife, the late Jo-Anne Chirico of Charlotte;
Rosemary Bannon of Allentown, Pa., Nellie Schaub of Hazleton, Pa. and Dolores DaGrosa of Hazleton, Pa.; sons, Neil G. of San Diego, Calif., sisters,
and Joseph Michael of Charlotte; daughter, Christina Lee of Charlotte Education: Perm State University, Pa.; Broome Technical Community College, Binghamton, N.Y.; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program
Jeffrey of Cornelius, N.C.
Employment: Retired
Home Parish: St. John Neumann Church, Charlotte First Mass Serving As
Deacon: July 9, 10 a.m. and John Neumann Church, Charlotte Diaconate Expectations: "Not only to assist the St.
parish priests at church, but to serve the parish as a
whole within the context of
Born: August 9, 1943 in Coffeyville, Kan. Family: Wife, Bette; parents, the late Roger and Virginia Steinkamp of Quincy, III; brother, Kent of Springfield, 111.; sisters, Linda Stein of Denver, Colo., Judy Steinkamp of Quincy, 111.; son, Roger of Thomasville, N.C; daughter, Emily Goms of Thomasville; grandchildren, Jonathan and Joshua of Thomasville Education: University of Illinois, Champagne, 111.; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: General manager of manufacturing services for Thomasville Furniture Ind. Home Parish: Our Lady of the Highways Church,
Thomasville, First
N.C
Mass Serving As Deacon:
July
1,
5:30 p.m.,
Our Lady of the Highways Church Diaconate Expectations: "My motto is, 'Seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness.' I serve the Church however I am needed."
need."
Diaconate Expectations: "I plan to be working with the youth and elderly in the community, developing a wholesome Christian program for both these groups."
community
St.
First Mass Serving As Deacon: July 16, 10 a.m.,
tional
Mass Serving As Deacon:
12 p.m.,
Mark of Oak
David of Traverse, Mich.; sons, James and Michael; daughters, Mary-Katherine and Kristine Education: University of South Florida, Tampa; Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich.; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: Regional sales manager for Mitch Grocery Group, Borden Co. 111.,
Matthew Church, Charlotte
Thomasville, N.C. First
Kolodziej of Lavonia, Mich.; brothers,
Ron Steinkamp
first
will
Rev. Mr. Michael Langsdorf
Born: August 22, 1953 in Chester, Pa. Family: Wife, Mary;parents, Eleanor Langsdorf and the late Francis Langsdorf of Sandy, Utah; brother, Francis of Kulpsville, Pa.; sisters, Nancy Knappenberger of Sandy, Utah, LisaBon of Kasillof, Alaska; sons, Michael Jr. and Matthew of Lewisville, N.C. daughters, Amanda and Elizabeth of Lewisville Education: Williamson Trade, Media, Pa.; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program
Rev. Mr. Paul Teich
Born: March 14, 1950 in Chicago, 111. Family: Wife, Annie; parents, the late Armand and Kathry n Teich of Chicago, 111 brother, John of Park Ridge, 111.; sons, Matthew and Patrick of Greens. ;
boro, N.C.
;
Employment:
Electrical design supervisor for
Raythone Engineers and Constructors, Winston-Salem Home Parish: Holy Family Church, Clemmons, N.C. First Mass Serving As Deacon: July 2, 1 1 a.m., Holy Family Church, Clemmons Diaconate Expectations: "God has called me to serve people in need.
I
will serve the people of
my
Education: Lewis University, Lockport, 111.; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: Self-employed plumber, Paul Teich Plumbing, Greensboro Home Parish: Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensboro First Mass Serving As Deacon: July 2, 1 1 :30 a.m., Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensboro Diaconate Expectations: "Being a presence in the lives of our parish families and teaching them to always carry the Lord in their hearts."
parish community and the broader faith community."
my Rev. Mr. Rafael Torres
ordination."
Rev. Mr. Carlos Medina Rev. Mr. Philip Killian, Jr.
Born: February 13, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pa. Family: Wife, Sandra; parents, Philip Killian and the late Leona Killian of Drexel Hill, Pa.; daughter, Deborah of Jamestown, N.C; brothers, Richard of San Francisco, Calif., Edward of Haverton, Pa., Owen of Downington, Pa., Donald of Reading, Pa.; sisters,
Virginia
Drexel
Hill, Pa.
Mary of Kimberton,
Pa., Claire of
Education: Saint Joseph College, Philadelphia, Pa.; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: Accountant with Burlington Industries
Home N.C First
Parish:
St.
Benedict Church, Greensboro,
Mass Serving As Deacon:
July 2,
1 1
a.m., St.
Benedict Church, Greensboro Diaconate Expectations: "Hoping to serve the people
my parish community by bringing and showing them God's love."
in
Born: December 5, 1949 in Managua, Nicaragua Family: Wife, Martha; parents, Abel Medina and Blanca Amador of Charlotte; stepmother, Daisy
Medina of Charlotte; brothers, Jose of Quantico, Va., Ricardo of Holland; sister, Sonia Hernandez of Charlotte; sons, Istvan of Bellafonte, Pa., Carlos, Samuel and Norberto of Charlotte, Louis, U.S. Navy aboard
USS Enterprise
Born: February 11, 1946 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Family: Wife, Gladys; parents, the late Rafael and Adelia-Riviera Torres; brothers, Ivan, Nelson and George of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Irving of El Paso, Texas, Jose of Walton, Ind., Anibal of the United States Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico, Roberto of Pasadena, Texas; sisters, Maria Burnell of Walton, Ind. Rosa Morales, Aglaee Casino and Hilda Costas of Ponce; sons, Rafael Jr., Ricky of Charlotte; daugh,
Gladys Stubbs of Charlotte Education: Universidad de Ponce en Puerto Rico; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: Machine operator with C & T Quincy
Education: Instituto Polytechnico de Nicaragua; Universidad National Autonoma de Nicaragua; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: International salesman for Tri-tex Machinery Inc.
ter,
Home Parish:
Home Parish: Hispanic Catholic Center, St. Patrick
of the
Cathedral, Charlotte
Hispanic Catholic Center, Our Lady Assumption Church, Charlotte First Mass Serving As Deacon: July 1, 5:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Charlotte Diaconate Expectations: "I will show the people of my community the Lord through my actions. As a representative of the Lord I will administer my services to the needy of my parish community."
Corp.
First
Mass Serving As Deacon:
July 2, 7 p.m., St.
Patrick Cathedral, Charlotte
Diaconate Expectations:
"I believe the
Hispanic
community needs input in finding Jesus with each other. Through the various ministries of the Church I
will assist people
who
are searching for Jesus in
their lives."
Quiz
(From Page
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At
least five correct:
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questions were tricks, anyway
!
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You might have learned
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a thing or
974-2,
Rev. Mr. Edwin Rodriguez
Rev. Mr. John Weisenhorn
Born: October 27, 1948 in Rincon, Puerto Rico Family: Wife, Carmen; parents, Juan Rodriguez and Luz Maria Ramos of Rincon, Puerto Rico; brothers, Eddie of Charlotte, Johnny of San Jose, Calif.; sister, Mirna Rodriguez of Rincon, Puerto Rico; sons, Edwin Jr., Louis and Jose of Charlotte
11, 1933 in Quincy, 111. Family: Wife, Rosemarie; parents, the late Lawrence and Leona Weisenhorn of Quincy, 111. brother, Donald of Huntsville, Texas; sister, Jean Beebe of Fayetteville, N.C; sons, Eric, Nathan and David of Gastonia, N.C, Philip of Charlotte, Leo of Savannah, Ga.; daughters, Diane Block, Nancy and Sarah of Gastonia, Rachel of Denver, Colo., Laura of Wilmington, N.C, Rita Paluszak of Mt. Holly, N.C. Education: DePaul University, Chicago, 111.; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: Assistant to Father George M. Kloster of St. Michael Church, Gastonia Home Parish: St. Michael Church, Gastonia First Mass Serving As Deacon: July 2, 7:30 and 9 a.m., St. Michael Church, Gastonia Diaconate Expectations: "I will bring a love of God, a love for the Bible, a love for Liturgy and a desire to serve the people of God."
8)
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Education: Universidad de Puerto Rico en May aj uez; Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Employment: Textile graphic artist with Rotex Corp.
Home Parish: Hispanic Catholic Center, St. Patrick Cathedral, Charlotte First
Mass Serving As Deacon:
July 2, 10 a.m.,
Hispanic Catholic Center, Charlotte Diaconate Expectations: "To serve the Hispanic community to the best of my ability by solving its problems and bringing people closer to the presence of God."
Born: August
;
10 The Catholic
News
& Herald
July 7, 1995
People Director Of Vatican Museums, Carlo Pietrangeli, Dies At 83
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Carlo
Pietrangeli, who oversaw a series of important restorations and exhibits as
director of the Vatican Museums, died in
Rome June 23 at age 83. Pietrangeli was named by Pope John Paul
II in
1978 as
chief custodian of one of the world's
most important collections of artifacts.
A
and
art
highly respected art histo-
and archeologist, he brought new and sometimes controversial methods to the Vatican. Among them was the wholerian
sale cleaning of Michelangelo's Sistine
Chapel frescoes, criticized by some but praised by most experts as a bold step that restored the frescoes' vivid colors.
Pietrangeli also sent major Vatican art
works on traveling exhibits, including shows in the United States, a novelty that also drew some dissenting voices back in
In
Archbishop Of Guangzhou, China, Dies At Age 87 STAMFORD, Conn. (CNS) Archbishop Dominic Tang Yee-ming of Guangzhou, China, who spent 22 years in prison, died of pneumonia in Stamford June 27 at the age of 87. He was visiting
—
and friend, Cardinal Ignatius Kung Pin-mei of Shanghai, who has been living in the Connecticut city. On May 27, Cardinal Kung, 94, celebrated 65 years as a priest, 45 years as a bishop and 15 years as a cardinal. The following day, Archbishop Tang became seriously ill and was sent to a hospital, where he died a month later. his long-time colleague
The
patri-
Serving with Father Dorn on the new Glenmary Executive Council will be Father Wilfred "Wil" Steinbacher, first
Members currently operate 75 missions
jailed
and
in refusing to relinquish the
was ordained
Father
of archbishop as Chinese authorities
born
Steinbacher,
—
Church
New
in
Albany, Miss., and
St.
Christopher Church in Pontotoc, Miss. He also served in missions in Georgia
the reign of
God
in the
more neglected
regions of our country."
and Texas and is a former personnel and
lion hours in volunteer service to Church,
community and youth programs in 1 994. The total of hours spent in volunteer service and the total for charitable contributions are both the highest in the
organizations' s
1
13-year history. Virgil
United States, Canada, the Philippines,
Mexico and several other countries. Besides giving $ 1 00,676,908 and a total of 48,790,497 hours of volunteer service last
members gave another
year,
ven are "history-making." The group
of the order.
1 .5
—
ings, functions and the internal activities
million members in the
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challenged the society to "be willing to bear any cross in order to ensure the continued growth and establishment of
years as pastor of St. Francis of Assisi
has more than
spending guidelines,
In addressing the members of Glenmary before his election, Father Dorn
in
Williamsport, Pa., has served for nearly 1 1
12 states. In the Diocese of Charlotte,
Sparta.
churches with lay leaders.
ments and rents on Vatican properties.
sets
Catholic.
Cherokee, Our Lady of Guadalupe; and St.Francis of Assisi Parish in Jefferson and St. Frances of Rome Mission in
1972 to 1985 and worked for one year as director of Glenmary' s pioneer program on establishing mission
collects income, largely through invest-
it
disburses funds to Vatican agencies, and
is
Mission, Prince of Peace; St. Joseph Parish in Bryson City and its mission in
selor from
7,366,587 hours of their time to "fraternal service" of various kinds meet-
the Vatican;
percent of the population
1
May
to the priesthood in
C. Dechant, supreme knight, said the figures announced June 22 by the organization' s headquarters in New Ha-
office functions as a treasury for
Glenmary was founded in 1939 to Church presence in areas of the United States where less than
ments, he was a Glenmary vocation coun-
Knights Of Columbus Set New Records For Charity, Service NEW HAVEN, Conn. (CNS) Knights of Columbus contributed more than $ 100 million and well over 48 mil-
office, until 1988.
establish a Catholic
UCA News,
the office handling Vatican investments
mony
candidacy program.
Elected to a four-year term, he succeeds Father Robert Dal ton as president.
1978. In addition to his mission assign-
demanded.
patrimony
Glenmary Home Missioners.
ders the archbishop' s see in China, Sister
mat with long curial experience, has been named by Pope John Paul II to head
years as secretary of the
and Mississippi and is former director of vocations and director of the society's
June 6 as president of the
Glenmary priests staff Holy Redeemer Parish in Andrews and its Robbinsville
title
1 1
installed
in
Archbishop Lorenzo Antonetti, a diplo-
72, spent
has served as a mission priest in Arkansas, Georgia and Kentucky, was
second vice president. Father Dorn, 51, professed his first oath as a Glenmary brother in 1964 and
Italian
and other financial operations. Archbishop Antonetti, currently the papal nuncio to France, was appointed June 24 as pro-president of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See. He replaces Venezuelan Cardinal Rosalio Castillo Lara, who resigned at the end of a five-year term. Archbishop Antonetti,
Brother Henn, a native of Bellevue, Ky., has served in missions in Georgia
who
vice president, and Brother Jack Henn,
an Asian church news agency based in Thailand, that Archbishop Tang demonstrated his loyalty to the Church in being
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Italian
novitiate director for
Jerry Dorn, a native of Adrian, Minn.,
Kung celebrated a funeral Mass
for
Beatrice Leung Kit-fun told
Archbishop To Head
Father Dorn Elected President Of Glenmary Home Missioners CINCINNATI (CNS) — Father Glenmary.
Archbishop Tang on July 1. The archbishop's body will be buried in San Francisco, where he had been living since late January. In Hong Kong, which bor-
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your corner," said Sen. Bob Dole of who did not mention any spe-
Kansas, In many Latin American countries, most groups against abortion also oppose artificial contraception, an issue on which the National Right to Life Com-
mittee remains neutral, he said. pro-life
movement
"is the
strongest by far," with greater resistance to legalizing abortion in the British-ruled
Northern Ireland than
in the strongly
Catholic Irish Republic.
Willke called Russia "the most proabortion country in the world, next to
Participants in Hispanic Convocation '95 discuss issues with presenter Bishop
Ricardo Ramirez (top right) of Las Cruces, N.M. The conference in San Antonio drew 450 people working in Hispanic ministry. (CNS photo by Araceli Cantero, La Voz Catolica)
Tells
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creased births to the point that more people are dying than are being born. Israel faces a similar negative birth rate. "For every two or three babies born one Israeli baby is killed," Willke said.
"100 percent pro-life rating" from the NRLC and his role in defeating the nomination of Dr. Henry Foster as U.S. surgeon general. He called the partial- birth abortion method "an indefensible practice" and said he co-sponsored a Senate bill to ban the method. Rep. Robert Dornan of California criticized his "squeamish Republican colleagues" who want to remove the abortion plank from the GOP platform. Quoting John Paul Jones, Dornan vowed on that issue, "I have not yet begun to
sist
they will not pay the price other
immigrants have of sacrificing or hiding the cultural roots of their faith, said a
keynote speaker at the Hispanic Convocation '95. Instead, the culture of Hispanics
should be an example to all Catholics about the importance of social justice in
Church and society, said Msgr. Lorenzo Albacete, a theologian at the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington and the
aconsultortotheU.S. bishops' Committee
on Hispanic
the Church, previous
the
Americas has been a recurring Church theme in the Western Hemisphere since 1992, when Pope John Paul II spoke of the need for re-evangelizing the hemisphere during his meeting with Latin American bishops in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. For the U.S. Church, the Hispanic presence offers theological meaning in "the call and the opportunity to retrieve the experience of the 'preferential option for the poor,'" Msgr. Albacete said.
It is
"a point of departure" for understanding the
generations of immigrants were pres-
new evangelization, he said. Besides those who fall under economic
high for Arabs
convention-goers to not be "too concerned right now about who will be the Republican nominee," urging rector, advised
local affiliates to lay the
money and iden-
tifying pro-life voters.
But she vowed,
"We
are going to replace the current
president and return to a pro-life presi-
dent in 1996."
at
the convention July
remain where I have always been,
today's poorinclude subjugated peoples,
exploited social classes, despised races,
phrase "liberation theology" has faded
An En-
marginated cultures and women who have been discriminated against, according to Msgr. Albacete. And the "preferential option for the poor" means more than bettering their economic situations, he said. "The 'poverty' in question goes beyond the lack of economic resources," he said, noting that in the Gospel of Luke, the word "poor" could be translated as "bent-down," as by a socially dominant power, or as "the scared ones."
from mainstream Church vocabulary since the fall of Soviet communism and
presence "constitutes what the Second Vatican Council called one of the 'signs of the times' which are ignored at the risk
"The commitment to the struggle for liberation of the 'bent and scared ones,'
of ignoring what the Holy Spirit is saying
base for theological reflection and pasto-
and again that if Marxist solutions do not work, the problems and social realities that tormented Marx have not disappeared, rather they have evolved, acquiring even more alienating and cruel characteristics for the 'absent ones of his-
San Antonio convoca-
tion.
"We must insist that we are not prepared to pay this price," he said June 24.
"The solution is a strong campaign of
evangelization which clearly recognizes that faith either generates a culture or
it
is lost."
"new evangelization" called by Pope John Paul II, the Hispanic In the
for
to the
Church
...
in the
United States,"
a true liberating praxis,
ral
is
an appropriate
work," said Msgr. Albacete. The
velopmental psychologist, warned that women who undergo abortions have to
bies,"
1
or to abandon it in favor of mainstream America, said Msgr. Albacete, who de-
eral days after the
Wanda
workshop,
1
NRLC president and a child de-
that his parents "only loved perfect ba-
read
traditional
livered his address in Spanish.
During a July Franz,
Five of those Republican presiden-
sured to keep their culture to themselves
glish translation was made available sev-
fight."
candidates sent messages that were
nominee for president.
definition of poor,
life."
Sen. Phil Gramm of Texas touted his
be aware of its effects on tneir children, even those not yet born. She cited the case of a child whose parents had aborted a baby with Down' syndrome. The child became depressed after he broke his leg. The parents eventually discovered that the boy felt he "wasn't perfect anymore" and feared
Noting that six of the nine current Republican candidates for president have "strong pro-life positions," she said the NRLC would not support any of the six in the primaries but would back any of the six who emerges as the Republican
tial
the
groundwork for
the '96 races by raising
the role that inculturation of faith has in
Affairs.
Even within
is still
Speaking June 29, Carol Long, Political Action Committee di-
The "new evangelization" of
Catholics in the United States must in-
birth rate
NRLC
said Msgr. Albacete.
convention was important "for those who believe as I do in the sanctity of
human
living in Israel, he added.
450 Hispanic Catholics
changed and that Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, should be overturned. Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana described himself as "an outspoken opponent of abortion" and said the NRLC
China" and said the high number of abortions performed in Russia has de-
But the
Don't Sacrifice Culture, Speaker
The letter from radio talk show host Alan Keyes got applause when he stated that the Republican Party's platform position against abortion should not be
In Europe, he added, the United
Kingdom's
cific issues.
"I
Ms. Franz
said.
In other cases, children born after a
woman had
its
is
an abortion suffer from I could live when another child had to die," she "survivor's syndrome, guilt that
added.
At a prayer
threat in Latin America, but the phrase
breakfast, convention
Church
participants were counseled to keep pray-
he continued. "As if the poor had disappeared!" he
hopeful. Pro-lifers must "kill the world
as important a challenge to the
as ever,
said. "If they
have disappeared
it
is
unfortunately from our conscience as we
follow one theological fashion after another.
"Today,
who speaks of a need for an
integral liberation?
Who
ing for an end to abortion and to be
with kindness" and never be silenced
To
insists again
tory.'"
if
message is to ultimately prevail, said Msgr. James P. Lisante, director of the Office of Family Ministry for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, N.Y. their
illustrate his point, the priest
recalled that as a child he didn't see much
point to the prayers for the conversion of
Russia that the nuns urged him to say, since he saw no hope for the fall of
communism. "Well," he added with a wry laugh, "what a bright boy I was."
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'(^muniguemonoj Madre Teresa
Diaconos permanentes, ^quienes somos? Por
DIACONO PEDRO HERRAN
El pasado julio primero nuestro
obispo Guillermo G. Curlin ordeno a los tres primeros diaconos permanentes hispanos en la iglesia de San Gabriel. Junto con un grupo de otros ocho hombres fueron aceptados al sagrado orden del diaconado permanente en una bella ceremonia. En este momento de alegria para nuestra diocesis creo que es importante que reflexionemos un poco sobre el origen, significado y trascendencia del ministerio del diaconado permanente, especialmente ahora que tenemos un grupo de diaconos para nuestra comunidad hispana.
Los diaconos somos hombres
Por ARTURO DE AGUILAR Hace un par de semanas tuvimos
"que no vino a ser servido, sino a servir"; como evangelizadores del mundo, promotores de la Justicia Social por medio del ministerio de la caridad; santificadores, junto con el obispo y el presbiterio, del pueblo de Dios en la administration de los sacramentos propios de nuestro ministerio (bautismo, matrimonio y uncion de los enfermos). "El diacono, colaborador del obispo y del presbftero, recibe una gracia sacramental propia. El carfsma del diacono, signo sacramental de "Cristo Siervo", tiene gran eficacia para la realization de una Iglesia servidora y pobre, que ejerce su funcion misionera en orden a la liberation integral del
hombre" (Puebla el diaconado
La option por
casados o celibes, seculares o religiosos
697).
que llamados por Cristo a vivir
permanente se ha de enmarcar en el contexto de una eclesiologfa mas clara, de acuerdo con las orientaciones del concilio Vaticano II y del magisterio posconciliar; la mision del diacono permanente solo puede cumplirse en el marco de una pastoral organica en la
la
vocation diaconal, servimos a su Iglesia ayudados por la gracia sacramental de la ordenacion por imposition de manos del obispo. Somos hombres que hacemos presente a Cristo Cabeza, servidor de servidores en su triple ministerio: de la palabra, de la liturgia y de la caridad. Somos animadores del pueblo de Dios,
cooperadores del obispo y de los presbiteros. Constructores de la civilization del
amor en
la
vivencia
cristiana y del orden sagrado y esto lo
llevamos a cabo en nuestra triple realidad:
Iglesia particular.
De mi parte, muchas felicitaciones a quienes dieron un importante paso en su vida. Un abrazo de hermano a ellos,
Rafael y Gladys Torres, a Carlos y Martha Medina, y a Edwin y Carmen Rodriguez.
Pedro Herrdn
es un diacono
en nuestra vida matrimonial o de celibato, en el ejercicio de un trabajo o profesion para el sostenimiento familiar y en el
permanente que trabaja en nuestra diocesis en la comunidad de Nuestra
ministerio diaconal.
Senora de
Vivimos nuestra consagracion diaconal como signo de Cristo servidor,
lem.
la
Merced, en Winston-Sa-
Confirmaciones Bilingues en Morganton Por ARTURO DE Cada ano todos los
AGUILAR
con
seminaristas de
visita fue
nos reunimos en algun lugar para un retiro junto con el obispo. Esta vez fue en el Centro de Convenciones de Hickory. Parte del programa es visitar varias de las parroquias vecinas para familiarizarnos con el trabajo, la gente y los lugares de la diocesis que algun dfa vamos a servir. Entre las que visitamos este ano estaba San Carlos Borromeo, en la diocesis
Morganton donde las comunidades tanto hispana
visita Charlotte
motivo de la que el obispo confirmaria en la fe a un grupo de personas de ese lugar. La mayor parte eran hispanos, de los cuales, muchos de ellos tambien recibieron la primera comunion. Al terminar la ceremonia el obispo did su bendicion a
la
dicha y la bendicion de tener entre nosotros a un personaje conocido
mundialmente.Su fama no es debida a su riqueza economica, sino a su riqueza espiritual. Estoy hablando de la madre Teresa de Calcuta, quien vino a Charlotte por invitation de nuestro obispo. Ella vino a inaugurar un convento donde cuatro hermanas de su orden viviran y trabajaran con los pobres. Debido a la ocasion se celebro, en el Coliseo de Charlotte un servicio ecumenico de oracion en el cual participaron miembros de todas las Iglesias catolicas y no catolicas de Charlotte y de la diocesis. En este servicio, en que estuvieron presentes mas de 13,500 personas de todas las denominaciones, fue posible sentir la presencia del Espfritu de Dios a traves de la persona de la madre Teresa, quien es considerada casi una santa. Tuve la oportunidad de participar muy de cerca en el evento, pues aparte de ayudar al padre Frank O'Rourke en la organizacidn, forme parte de un grupo representativo de la diversidad de nuestra diocesis. Este grupo, que realizo las peticiones universales durante el servicio
estuvo integrado por una persona de origen asiatico, una persona afroamericana, una joven en
de ruedas, un nifio, una persona de edad avanzada y yo de origen hispano. Algunas de las peticiones fueron dichas en espafiol y en otros idiomas. Pero creo que mas alia de las barreras de los idiomas o las razas esta esa solidaridad en la oracion que todos experimentamos durante esa silla
experiencia de
No
se
si
JOANN KEANE
fe.
volvamos a tener
la
oportunidad de compartir con un personaje como lo es la madre Teresa, pero esta experiencia de haberla tenido en nuestra diocesis ha sido una bendicion para todos los que vivimos aquf y creo
que
la
presencia de las hermanas
"Misioneras de la Caridad" en Charlotte continuara bendiciendo nuestra ciudad. Ellas tienen su convento en Torrence St.
en Charlotte y se pueden visitar, pues ellas son muy sencillas y abiertas.
Hasta Luego, Padre Jaime
todos los nifios presentes y posaron para
Hay que mencionar el padre Ken Witthington le
varias fotograffas.
apoyo que el esta dado a la comunidad hispana en su parroquia, la cual sigue creciendo.
Por LUIS
WOLF
Como la mayoria de ustedes saben, Padre Jaime ha sido trasladado para la de San Leo en Winston-Salem. Sus ultimas Misas en espafiol como Director Espiritual de nuestra comunidad las celebraro el pasado 1 1 de junio. Durante el tiempo que el Padre ha estado entre nosotros, a pesar de labarrera del idioma, ha demostrado un gran deseo de servir a la comunidad, ha hecho un el
Iglesia
gran esfuerzo para llegar a todos y sus homih'as han tocado a muchos. Se ha ganado el corazon de la gente con su
manera humilde y
como el hubiera querido debido a
sus otras obligaciones con su parroquia
Obispo Curlin con el padre Ken, pastor del lugar, con algunas de las personas que la fe Catolica en la comunidad de San Carlos Borromeo en Morganton.
amor que demostro por los hispanos en el poco tiempo que estuvo con nosotros. Le deseamos lo mejor en su nuevo trabajo y le pedimos al Sefior que lo siga ayudando y guiando en trabajo, sacrificio y
su carrera de sacerdocio.
No decimos adios sino hasta luego y esperamos que cuando venga a Charlotte, nos visite y, si el tiempo permite, nos celebre la Misa en espafiol.
To Our Friends
sencilla.
Muchas veces no ha podido llegar a todos
El
Photo
los brazos abiertos. El
como americana nos recibieron
fueron confirmadas en
MADRE TERESA
y con el Obispo Miguel. El me dijo hace poco que el no hizo todo lo que hubiera querido por la comunidad. Yo creo que hizo bastante. Las Misas se llenaban, sus palabras en los momentos diffciles, como son los servicios funerales, le daban fe y resignation a la gente. Algunas personas me han dicho que nunca podran olvidar cosas que el padre hizo por ellas y a mi personalmente siempre me apoyo y ayudo en todo lo que le fue posible. En nombre de la comunidad hispana de Charlotte le quiero extender nuestro agradecimiento al padre Jaime por su
Article by Deacon Pedro Herran about the ordination of three Hispanic men to the holy order of the
permanent diaconate and the meaning of that ministry. Luis
Wolfs
message to Father Byer who has been transferred to St. Leo' s Church in Winston-Salem. Article by Arturo de Aguilar about Mother Teresa's visit to Charlotte and his experience in planning and participating in this event. Bishop Curlin went to Morganton with all the seminarians during their annual retreat to confirm a large group of Hispanics and
Americans Church.
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In addressing the need to focus
on
the preferential option for the poor, His-
panics bring special gifts, Msgr. Albacete It's not that all Hispanics are poor although many still are but because "poor or not, all of us constitute a people, a world spiritually in conflict with the dominant culture," he said. "This gives all of us the experience of those living at the margins of society in a continuous struggle for our identity and dignity, the experience of being excluded, the experience of the poor," he
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Diocesan News Briefs Monk Receives Doctorate
BELMONT — Benedictine Father
Placid D. Solari, a
monk
of Belmont
Abbey, has received his doctorate in theology surama cum laude from
patristic
Institute Patristic Pontifical "Augustinianum" in Rome. His dissertation was entitled,
"Human beings, virtue
and the restoration of God's image as presented in the works of Didymus the Blind."
Father Solari, an assistant professor at Belmont Abbey
College and a member
of the board of trustees,
is
subprior,
master of novices and vocation director at Belmont Abbey Monastery.
retreat focusing
on Healing the Child
Within, July 21-23 in the Continuing
Education Building at Belmont Abbey College. Bring a picture of yourself as a child. For information and reservations, call (704) 327-8692.
3 1 - Aug. 4 and Aug. 7-11. Cost is $ 1 50. For information, call FAME Sports Camps at (800) 958-4667.
MAGGIE VALLEY — St. Marga-
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p.m. at St. John Neumann Church. The theme, "Stories Jesus Knew from Books
12 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church. Tickets are $5 and available by calling the parish center at (803) 582-
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at (803)
at the door.
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ASHEVILLE
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Belmont Abbey College. For information and registration, call Debbie Pruett
day each month at 7 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church. For information or transportation, call (704) 252-3151.
port group sponsored by Catholic Social
Services for widows and widowers deal-
new or unresolved grief meets 6 and the third Sunday each month from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Catholic Center. 1
Call Suzanne
Sister Dorothy, associate superintendent
of schools for the Archdiocese of
New
York, will present a brief history of catechisms and then will discuss the four "pillars of the Church" on which the new catechism is based: the creed, the sacraments, morality and prayer. Father Ed Kirsch, pastor of both churches, said there is no charge for the workshops which will be from 1 0 a.m. to 2 p.m. with
a potluck lunch.
MAGGIE VALLEY
— A week-
long retreat July 12-18, "The Personality of Jesus," directed by Father Chester
Michael (co-author of Prayer and Temperament), focuses on who Jesus is as reflected in the Sermon on the Mount and other Scripture. Donation is $200. A week-long retreat July 19-25, "I Will Seek Him Whom My Heart Loves," directed by Conventual Franciscan Father Donald Halpin, focuses on Biblical poetry. Donation is $200. Psalm 121 sets the tone for the week-
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CHARLOTTE
Catholic home-schooling group meets
Birthmother Support Offered
WINSTON-SALEM— Family Serand Catholic Social Services group support for birthmothers the second Thursday each month from 78:30 p.m. at Family Services, Inc. Discussions center around issues of grief and loss experienced in the adoption process. For information, call Rebecca Nagaishi at (910) 722-8173 or Becky DuBoisat(910) 727-0705. vices, Inc.
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Inner Healing Retreat Father Damion BELMONT Lynch and Bobbie May will present a
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Widowed, Separated,
ARDEN— Catholic Young Adults,
coming in October for all couples in the diocese married 25 or 50 years his year.
SPLUNGE ARDEN — The Diocesan Office of
directed by Father Eric Petri, John Boyles,
pants will stay at St. Barnabas Church.
group for people ages 20-40, married and single, meets the second Saturday each month at St. Barnabas Church in the St. Lawrence Crypt. For information, call Julie Doyle at (704) 274-5142.
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ver wedding anniversary celebrations are
Shamrock Division of the Ancient Order
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CHARLOTTE — The 50+ Seniors
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CHARLOTTE — The gold and sil-
553-8559.
of Hibernians has suspended
meetings for the months of July and August. The next meeting is Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church. Additional meetings will be scheduled for the third Thursday each month.
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Wednesday each month. For
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who
its
is
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Catholic Home-Schooling
Living Waters Reflection Center, 1420 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 28751. For information, call (704) 926-
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role as speaker of the
long nature retreat, "I Lift Up My Eyes,"
To
Summer Meetings Canceled
Bach
for information.
the third
Dorothy Flanagan will present a workshop on the new Catechism ofthe Catholic Church July 1 0 at St. William Church in Muphy and July 1 1 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission in Hayesville.
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World and National Briefs Supreme Court Declares Idaho School Prayer Case Moot
clinic, located in a
former hardware store
rented by Kevorkian on a month-to-month
WASHINGTON (CNS)— The U.S.
basis, is
who
Supreme Court has declined to make a on the right of public
named
for Kevorkian's sister,
died of a heart attack
last year.
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gaging in "illegal activities" in the south-
Men And Women' SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) "It is
ern state of Chiapas were not allowed to
ficial
consult a lawyer nor were they informed
put
center of global economic programs. In
or judicially irrelevant, a case initiated in
peace," said San Francisco Archbishop
peal the expulsion order, the vicar gen-
effect, said
1991 by students and parents at Grangeville High School in Idaho against
John R. Quinn
June 25 Mass marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco was attended by diplomats and dignitaries from 78 countries, including Polish President Lech Walesa. Archbishop Renato R. Martino, the Vatican's permanent observer to the United Nations, was principal celebrant of the Mass. The Mass was separate from an interfaith service at San Francisco' s Grace Cathedral, which was attended by Walesa and President
eral
born Father Loren Riebe, Spanish-born Father Rodolfo Izal Elorz and Argentine-born Father Jorge Baron Guitein.
Pope Tells Ambassador Freedom A Must For Catholics In Turkey VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope John Paul II, welcoming Turkey's am-
Clinton.
Pope Says Catholic Teaching
bassador to the Vatican, said religious freedom is essential for the tiny Catholic
that
—
—
j
students school.
who filed suit By its ruling,
still
attends the
the high court
at a
New Titular Named For U.S. Sites
decision and affirms a federal judge's
Vatican Approves 12
ruling that permitted school prayer at
Sees
WASHINGTON
—
nomic planners need
service of the
special delegate to U.N. institutions in Geneva, addressed the International Labor Conference during its June 7-23 meeting in Geneva.
deported the following morning, are U.S.-
VATICAN CITY (CNS) John Paul
II
—
— Pope
said Catholic teaching
in the
lim country.
He suggested finding a bet-
The
strongly supports women's equality and
ter legal
apologized if the Church has not always
rights in Turkey.
selves.
recognition of women' s equal rights was
'Mercy Clinic,' 24th Death Said
Church jurisdictions in the United States. The decision was announced in a June 20
if students
want
such prayers and choose them them-
Slippery Slope Argument DETROIT (CNS) The opening of a "mercy clinic" by Dr. Jack Kevorkian and his presence at a death there June 26 "are a tragic affirmation of the so-called 'slippery slope' argument against physician-assisted suicide," said Cardinal Adam J. Maida of Detroit. "We're already dealing with individuals who put themselves above the law, who facilitate killing under the guise of mercy as a 'final solution' and who now put forth the notion of death clinics to be more convenient and efficient," said the cardinal in a statement. "Where will it end?" Erika Garcellario, a 60-year-old woman with Lou Gehrig's disease, was found dead June 26 at the Margo Janus Mercy Clinic in Springfield Township, Mich., about 40 miles northwest of Detroit. The
To Affirm
—
letter
(CNS)
from Archbishop Agostino
Cacciavillan, apostolic pro-nuncio in the
United States, to Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore, president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. A copy of it was released June 26 in Washington. Auxiliary bishops and others who do not head a diocese, including most bishops in Vatican service, are assigned to titular sees when their episcopal appointments are announced. The 12 new titular sees are: Leavenworth, Kan., Concordia, Kan., Alton, 111., Quincy, 111., Grass Valley, Calif, Jamestown, N.D., Kearney, Neb., Lead, S.D., Natchitoches, La., Nesqually, Wash., Sainte Marie, Mich., and Vincennes, Ind. The Vatican had earlier approved the establishment of Bardstown, Ky., as a new titular.
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1995
^
said
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organized
Christ, the
PHONE
(
freely. In his speech,
pope
said, the
Church
is
a
Irish
Woman Claims Late
Pope Warns Against Viewing Laborers As Tools Of Capitalism VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope
Priest Fathered
John Paul II, addressing Brazilian bishops, warned against economic policies that view human labor as a mere instru-
the late Father Michael Clery, a contro-
ment of capitalism. Human work "cannot be considered just a means of producmanpower," he said at the
was the father of her two sons. Phyllis Hamilton said she and Father Clery exchanged informal marriage vows. But at least one Irish bishop said he did not
Vatican June 24. "The intrinsic value of
believe her story. Father Clery, who died
Her Sons DUBLIN, Ireland (CNS) A 45year-old woman has claimed that she and
—
versial but
human work must be recognized by societies
and by
states,
which have the
and
human being in relation he said. He said a
profit,"
system of equal pay and benefits
is
es-
sential to guarantee family stability, the
possibility of educating children
)
and the
The
priestly celibacy.
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1 8 months ago, was a popular radio host, comedian, newspaper columnist and singer. Hamilton's claims were made in an interview in Dublin's Sunday World. Earlier, Cardinal Cahal Daly of Armagh, Northern Ireland, said there is evidence of an Irish media campaign against
re-
sponsibility to make laws tjiat reflect the centrality of the
—
lived together for 26 years and that he
reducing the laborer to the condi-
ADDRESS
PARISH
Ambassador Semih
Belen said Christians in his country form a thriving community. They "fully enjoy religious freedoms, which are guaranteed by the constitution, and receive the same treatment as members of other religions," he said. Catholics in Turkey number about 27,000, out of a total population of about 62 million.
"convinced bearer" of the message that women and men have equal rights.
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June 25 as his top aides were preparing for the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in September. Vatican officials have said the Church wants to take a predominantly positive message to Beijing. In line with the teaching of
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women's movements. The pope made the remarks during a Sunday blessing
tion of simple
(ig^ts another.
for
to that ideal.
formula to protect the Church's The issue has been debated between Church and civil leaders in Turkey for several years. Speaking at a Vatican ceremony June 26, the pope was cordial but insistent on the right of the Church to live its faith and worship
a great triumph of civilization and was
tion,
0**e canble
up
predominantly Mus-
community
Vatican has approved the establishment of 12 new titular sees named for former
graduation ceremonies,
I
human being, of all human
beings." Archbishop Tabet, the Vatican's
many. The three priests, who were arrested on the afternoon of June 22 and
Supports Women's Equality
effectively reverses the appeals court
Archbishop Paul Tabet, ecoto ask themselves whether "the free market that is developing around the world today is truly at the
of their diocese said. The arrest and deportation of the priests, which took place over a period of less than 24 hours, occurred while their bishop, Bishop Samuel Ruiz Garcia of San Cristobal de las Casas, was outside the country on speaking engagements in Spain and Ger-
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values back at the
of their right under Mexican law to ap-
such prayers violate the constitutional doctrine of separation of church and state, since the students' right to decide was given by the school. and could be revoked by The Supreme Court said the case was moot, presumably because none of the
i
urged international labor experts to
human needs and
men and women who make
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in
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explanation, the court declared "moot,"
to decide by majority vote whether prayer
I
GENEVA (CNS) — A Vatican of-
Archbishop Quinn Urges Diplomats
To Be
1 would be part of the graduation. The 9th
I
Vatican Official Suggests Humans Be Put At Center of Economics
for allegedly en-
school students to include student-led
the school's policy of allowing students
)
foreign-born Catholic priests expelled
time.
—
prayers in their graduation ceremonies. In a decision announced June 26 without :
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German Bishops Criticize New Compromise Abortion Law —
pregnancy," he said. "Scientific data gives
new abortion law diminishes
evidence of the absurdity of the pretext of
unborn children and
the abortionists to revindicate abortion
BONN, Germany (CNS) Germany
'
s
legal protection of
offers
ample opportunity
for abuse, said
German Catholic bishops. The law, a compromise package drawn up by Germany s leading political the
'
was adopted June 30 by the lower house of parliament, the Bundestag. It allows abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy without punishment. But abortion remains technically illegal because the constitution guarantees the sanctity of human
life.
An abortion after
12 weeks of pregnancy will be prosecuted as a crime, with fines and a potensentence.
woman,
as a 'right' of the
embryo were an
as if the
'object'" instead of a
human being with
the right to
life,
he
said.
The new measures resolved one of
parties,
tial jail
Eagle Scout Honored
the last conflicts between the legal codes
of East and West Germany after unification.
Germany, pubfunded health insurance paid for abortions up to the third month of pregnancy. There was no public discussion In the former East
licly
over religious or ethical questions because abortion was considered a private
"Abortion is the killing of a human being and is therefore inexcusable," said Bishop Karl Lehmann of Mainz, bish-
matter.
ops' conference president, in a statement
one only after receiving pro-life counseling. Even then, most doctors were reluctant to perform abortions. In 1 99 1 the unified parliament tried to write a law satisfying people on both sides. The measure was challenged in the Supreme Court, which ruled last year that making law was indeed the parliament's job. This threw the debate back to parliament. Elections last fall brought in a new set of legislators, and the issue was back on the agenda.
in
response to the
new measure.
The Church "cannot approve of any law allowing the death of an unborn child," he said. "However, it is aware compromises occasion-
that in politics,
ally are unavoidable."
The law was also criticized in a commentary in the July 2 Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano. "There were expectations in Germany that the law would have initiated a
In
commentary, written by
said the
abortion
was ac-
A woman could have
,
new direction against the legalization of abortion and juridical permissiveness,"
West Germany,
tively discouraged.
Under still
the
new
law, counseling
is
required, but it is meant to be neutral
rather than pro-life.
The law no longer
woman to give her name
Franciscan Father Gino Concetti, a moral
requires a
theologian.
explain her reasons for wanting an abor-
always the woman who decides whether or not to interrupt a "In the end
it is
tion.
The counseling must
least three
and
take place at
days before the abortion.
Jack and Kay Schafer, parishioners of St.William Church in Murphy, applaud astheir son, Brad, receives his Eagle Scout award, scouting's highest honor. Brad received the award at a dinner at the John Campbell Folk School honoring five new Eagle Scouts from the Murphy area. Brad is an acolyte at St. William where his grandparents, Rubin and Dot Schafer, also are parishioners.
Marx (From Page 5)
list
Diane said, "My circumstances were me that God had given me a raw deal. But what God has taught me is to telling
look past
my circumstance to His heart
I've gotten three meals
usually the dishes are
As Diane with a symposium on the death penalty scheduled in September.
Our Lady of Grace Parish in Greensboro provided space for the monthly distribution site for the first year and St. Mary in Greensboro has been the distribution
site
since April 1994. Vicariate
member parishes St. Joseph in Asheboro and Our Lady of the Highways in Thomasville also serve as
SHARE host
Additionally, due to the relationships forged between the members of the
network, members of the five Greensboro parishes initiated the building of a "Catholic House" for Habitat for Humanity in Greensboro. Parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary in High Point also undertook the sponsorship and con-
house in their city. In July 1994, network members declared their next year a "Year of Salt and Light" based on the U.S. bishops' pastoral reflection Communities of Salt and struction of a Habitat
sites.
Approximately 40 parish volunteers serve on a rotating schedule on the
monthly distribution day. The Knights of Columbus have coordinated the drivers and truck rental each month for the trip to pick up the food at the Fayetteville warehouse and transport it back to Greensboro.
Other projects which have resulted from establishment of the network have been the collection packing and shipment of clothing and school supplies for a children's home in Lithuania and the formation of a local chapter of Pax
Light.
For further information about the Greensboro Vicariate Community Life Network, contact: Sister Anne Joseph Edelen, Parish Area Coordinator, Catholic Social Services, 233 N. Greene or call St., Greensboro, NC 27401 (910) 274-5577. Bridget Johnson
This
summer
spoke,
I
thought of the
we have as parents for teaching our children how to respond to the pain and suffering that come into our
St.
lives.
a formation meeting
This isn't easy to do because a
parent's natural instinct
from pain and
child
to shield a
is
hurt. It
can be
diffi-
cult to teach our kids that pain
heartbreak are just as
and
much a part of life
as happiness andjoy. Certainly children
don't need to believe that pain
is
some-
thing pleasant. But perhaps our job
show
children that there are times
we can
is to
when
turn tears into joy and burdens
into gifts.
By reaching out to someone in
pain, we're letting that person know that
because we are there to help, God has not forgotten them. Diane continued, "Another thing that God is doing in my life is He' s changing me from being a Martha to a Mary. He' changing me from being a doer to one
who delights in sitting at Jesus'
feet.
The
perspective I've always had is that a day
wasn't worth
much
unless
1
could get a
a parishioner of Paul the Apostle and a member of the is
Greensboro Vicariate Community Life
Christi.
my
know that all His gifts are for our provision whether we recognize them as good
responsibility 3)
and see
and to see Erynne as His gift to me and to
at first or not."
Festival (From Page
my 'To Do' checks beside it, I felt frustrated. Well, because of Erynne' needs and because of all my family's needs, at the end of the day, I think, well, I've had a shower, I've gotten dressed, lot done. If I couldn't look at
on the table and washed not
—
always. And we've accomplished Erynne' s therapy. And that's it. But I don't mind putting off my 'To Do' list anymore because it will get done when it needs to get done. "Erynne' s therapist has told us that the most critical part of her therapy is her walking because more than any other activity it stimulates her vision, speech and sensitivity (to touch). Likewise, God opened my eyes to see that He wants to improve my vision, speech and sensitivity through my daily walking with Him. I'm seeing that tough circumstances are opportunities for personal growth; I have a message to encourage and speak to others in pain and I have a keener sensitivity and awareness that my own weaknesses don' t have to impede my spiritual maturity."
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