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Volume 7 Number 39

Serving Catholics in West ern North Carolina in the Diocese of Charlotte

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June

26, 1998

Pope Urges Austria To

Welcome Foreigners,

Continue Aid

By LYNNE WEIL VIENNA, Austria (CNS) pastoral visit to Austria, II

— On

his

Pope John Paul

called on the country to remain open

to foreigners

and

to continue providing

assistance to developing countries.

During a speech June 20 to civil authorities and diplomats accredited to international agencies based in Vienna, the pope urged Austrians to "remain faithful" to the "noble tradition steadfastly

pursued" by their country of welcoming people who have been forced to leave their homelands.

He also asked that Austria continue its

practice, established after

World War

of providing aid to the developing to countries ravaged by war.

Arriving for his three-day visit June 19, Pope John Paul noted that Austria historically "has provided a shining example of how a number of different races can live together in a limited area."

In his speech to civil authorities and members of the diplomatic corps. Pope John Paul warned that a "lack of orientation and fear of the future" was dividing Austria, adding that the "time-tested structure of cooperation between the social groups ... has been dangerously undermined."

II,

world and

Photo by Luis Wolf

Twenty-eight parishes were represented at the Hispanic Diocesan Assembly held June 1 3 at Holy Family Church in Clemmons.

This procession, leading to the assembly's closing Mass, shows Hispanic parishioners holding signs for the churches they attend. North Carolina has one of the fastest growing Latin populations in the nation.

At Diocesan Assembly, Hispanics

Encouraged To Grow In Their Faith

By LUIS A.

WOLF

Commitment,"

ence: Challenge and

Hispanic Editor

the

other cultures, Hispanics in North Caro-

Hispanic Pastoral National Encounter (which took place in 1985) after a process of questioning,

lina are called to spread Jesus Christ's

analysis and consultation at local, di-

commu-

ocesan and national levels.

As a result of the meeting, the National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic Ministry was approved and published in 1987. From that, the Hispanic Pastoral Plan for the Diocese of Charlotte origi-

CLEMMONS Gospel message

—

letter called for the

Like those of

in their faith

nities.

"We must

have the presence of

Jesus in our lives so

Our

we can

share

it

with

must shine with the love of Christ. We must commit ourselves to live as brothers and sisters seeing and serving God in one another."

Bishop William G. Curlin delivered that message to the more than 250 participants of the Hispanic Diocesan Assembly held June 13 at Holy Family Church. The meeting was held to review others.

lives

—

the Hispanic Pastoral Plan for the Dio-

cese of Charlotte. Twenty-eight parishes

and missions were represented

at the

meeting.

nated.

Members of

various Hispanic par-

communities took part in the June 13th meeting. The assembly was led by Marian Father Vicente Finnerty, direc-

Mark Lawlor,

adminstrator of

Lady of Americas Church

in

Our

Biscoe;

Conventual Franciscan Father Joseph

Madden, pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Winston-Salem; Father Fidel Melo, parochial vicar of Holy Family Church in Clemmons; Father Joseph Waters, pastor of Holy Trinity Church in Taylorsville; and Father Ken Whittington, pastor of Saint Charles

Borromeo Church in Morganton and Our Lady of Angels Church in Marion.

Father Finnerty said North

ish

Carolina's current Latin population

tor of the diocese's

approximately 300,000 people. "By 1999, the Charlotte Diocese expects to have 100,000 new Latin immigrants," he said. The high immigration rate translates to North Carolina having one

Hispanic Ministry;

Guadarrama, director of the Hispanic Pastoral of the Greensboro Vicariate; and Enedino Aquino, a member of St. Joseph Church in Asheboro. Several

Jesiis

priests also participated.

They included

The diocesan plan

is

the result of a

Father Frank Cintula, pastor of

begun

in

1983 with the

Baptist de

series of events

ther

is

of the fastest-growing Latin populations in the nation. Father Finnerty added.

Four themes were examined during

The pope also said that reconciliabetween Christians and Jews in Ausand throughout the continent is "one of the fundamental duties" of Christians.

"In Europe untold misery was inflicted upon the Jewish people," he noted. "We can by no means assume that this injustice has once and for all been tion tria

eradicated."

One of the dignitaries present at the papal address was former Austrian President Kurt Waldheim, who served as secretary-general of the United Nations but whose cooperation with Nazi authorities in the former Yugoslavia during World War II was exposed only when he ran for the presidency.

Pope John Paul, noting that Austria on July 1 was to take over the rotating presidency of the European Union for six months, said that, among the public, "Euroskepticism and frustration are gaining ground."

For centuries, Austria has served as

John North

the program, including the revision of

Stephen Church in Clements, pastor of

parish represented pledged to follow the

for Austrians to support expansion of the

Sacred Heart Church in Salisbury; Fa-

See Hispanic Assembly, page 3

See Pope-Austria, page 9

La

Salle

publication of a pastoral letter by the

Wilkesboro and

North American Bishops on Hispanic Ministry. Entitled "The Hispanic Pres-

Elkin; Father

St.

Tom

Church

St.

in

the assembly's mission statement.

Each

a bridge between East and West, the pope said. It

was therefore

logical,

he added,

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New Priest Assignments His Excellency^ Most Reverend William G. Curlin, Is pleased to make the following appointments in the Diocese of Charlotte.

Unless otherwise noted,

all

ct)anges are effective July

6,

Readings for the week of June 28 - July 4, 1998

Sunday 1

1998.

Kings 19:16,19-21

Galatians 5:1,13-18

Rev. John Allen

Luke 9:51-62

Parochial Vicar, St. Gabriel Church, Charlotte

Monday Rev. Richard Bellow

To:

Pastor, St. Gabriel Church, Charlotte

Boyd

Rev. C. Morris

To:

Pastor, St. Francis of Assisi Church, Franklin

Rev. Dean Cesa

To:

Parochial Vicar, St.

Rev. Alexei Choquet

To:

Acts 12:1-11 2 Timothy 4:6-8,17-18 Matthew 16:13-19

Tuesday

Amos

Parochial Vicar,

Leo Church, Winston-Salem

3:1-8; 4:11-12

Matthew 8:23-27

Wednesday

Our Lady of the Annunciation Church,

Amos

Albemarle

5:14-15,21-24

Matthew 8:28-34 Rev. Christopher Davis

To:

Parochial Vicar,

Rev. Arturo De Aguilar

To:

Leave

OSB

To:

Parochial Vicar, St.

To:

Sacramental

St.

Lawrence

Basilica, Asheville

Thursday

Amos

Rev. David Dralm,

Rev. William M. Evans

of

Friday Ephesians 2:19-22 John 20:24-29

James Church, Hamlet

Ministry,

Our Lady of the Saturday 9:11-15

Mountains Church, Highlands, and St Jude

Amos

Church, Sapphire Valley

Rev. Albert Gondek,

OSFS

7:10-17

Matthew 9:1-8

absence

Matthew 9:14-17

To:

Pastor,

Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Lexington

To:

Pastor,

St Michael Church, Gastonia

Readings for the week of July 5 - 11, 1998

Sunday

Rev. Lawrence Heiney

Isaiah 66:10-14

Galations 6:14-18

Rev. Eric Houseknecht

To:

Rev. Joseph Kelleher

To:

Administrator,

Our Lady

Retirement at his

of Consolation Church, Charlotte

own request and

Administrator,

St

Dorothy Church, Lincolnton

Rev. John Kelly,

Rev.

Edmund

OSFS

Kirsch

Rev. George M. Kloster

Campus

To:

Director of

To:

Retirement at his

To:

Pastor,

Ministry,

Greensboro

Luke 10:1-12,17-20

Monday Rosea 2:16-18, 21-22 Matthew 9:18-26 Tuesday Hosea 8:4-7,11-13 Matthew 9:32-38

own request

St William Church, Murphy and Immaculate

Heart of Mary Church, Hayesville

Wednesday Hosea 10:1-3,7-8,12 Matthew 10:1-7 Thursday

Rev. Matthew Leonard

To:

Parochial Vicar,

Rev. Gregg Littleton

To:

Administrator,

Rev. Ronald Marecki

To:

Pastor,

Our Lady of Consolation Church, Charlotte

Hosea 11:1-4,8-9 Matthew 10:7-15

St John Church, Tryon Friday

St Francis

and St Frances of

of Assisi Church, Jefferson,

Rome

Hosea 14:2-10 Matthew 10:16-23

Church, Sparta Saturday

Rev. Richard

McCue

Rev. John Paget

Rev. Peter

Pham

Rev. John Salvas,

OFM Cap

own request

To:

Retirement at his

To:

Pastor, St.

To:

Parochial Vicar, St Michael Church, Gastonia

To:

Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Conception Church,

Isaiah 6:1-8

Matthew 10:24-33

Joan of Arc Church, Asheville

Hendersonville 4410-F Monroe

Right Rev. Patrick Shelton,

OSB

St James Church, Hamlet

To:

Pastor,

To:

Pastor, St. Aloysius Church, Hicl<ory

To:

6-month Sabbatical, Vicar for Priests

To:

Sabbatical at his

Road

Charlotte,

NC 28205

(704) 141-2878 Serving The Carolinas

Rev. Edward

Rev. Wilbur

J.

Sheridan

Thomas

Rev. Cecil Tice

own request

For 17 Years

Books

&

Gift Items

special/Mail Orders

Welcome

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Arson Destroys Church On North Carolina's Outer Banks —

Hispanic

Assembly, from page

By JOHN STRANGE KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. (CNS)

esan Latin community to live like Christ and promote his kingdom of solidarity with those in need through missionary work, evangelization and service to community. Other themes discussed included evangelization (from a place to a home), missionary options (from pews to shoes), and formation (from good will to skills).

In his remarks. Bishop Curlin told the participants that they should not consider themselves foreigners because the majority of U.S. inhabitants are descendants of other countries. He also asked parents to continue teaching Spanish to their children and instilling their faith and Hispanic culture in them.

Bishop Curlin added that he is trying to bring more Spanish-speaking priests to the diocese. He noted that it is very important to have more Spanish-speaking seminarians and requested support for young Hispanic

was be-

Investigators say that arson

church, Holy Redeemer, said

was

it

a

"There's nothing salvageable

except stained glass," Father Collins said

emerging from the church the affire. "Nothing."

Father Collins, a fire department chaplain, said the sanctuary suffered heavy smoke, heat and water damage.

"It's like hell dried out," he said. The immense "stunning" crucifix and its support beams are now charred and cracked; an office copying machine is "our new plastic sculpture," he said. after

ternoon of the

Holy Redeemer Church

is

the cen-

terpiece of the Raleigh Diocese's Outer

Banks Catholic Parish, which includes the missions and stations of Holy Trinity in Nags Head; Our Lady of the Seas, Buxton; Annunciation, Ocracoke; and

An investigator with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms takes a break while fellow investigators and firefighters search through the remains of the fire at Holy Redeemer Church in Kill Devil Hills, N.C. weekend Masses. An other was to use an auditorium at a

building for possibility

local

middle school.

Temporary

Corolla Chapel in Corolla.

office space has already

While Holy Redeemer boasts about 700 families year-round, the numbers swell with vacationers in the summer.

For example, at June 13-14 Masses, held

been obtained. Father Collins said, with the parish's phone numbers transferred

outside in the church's parking

cil

lot, al-

most 3,000 people attended three Masses. A thunderstorm forced cancellation of a fourth Mass, scheduled for the evening of June 14.

In an interview with the Raleigh diocesan newspaper, the NC Catholic, Father Collins said that every Christian church in the area has offered the use of their facilities, but none of them have the capacity needed.

While meetings, funerals and other liturgies might be held in those churches, he said, it was likely that the parish would rent an empty grocery store or similar

to the

new

was meeting to discuss "what do we do from here." He said the parish was to break ground on phase one of construc-

The

new facility July 1 1 new building planned was

first

and office space to be put up about three miles from the nowburned-out church. Phase two of cona fellowship hall

struction

was

for a

now might come

munity."

"Not for vengeance, but so

new

church, which

sooner than originally

mense

that this

frustrations," they prayed.

The church's

gave the

fire

parish a real-life lesson in forgiveness.

During the weekend

liturgies,

he

parish gave thanks that no one

at the

same

hurt

into

time.

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"A valid Will stands as

a

continuing expression of our concern for loved ones, as well as an ongoing commit-

ment to the Church and the community in which we live."

Bishop William G. Curlin

ou can express your conomitment to your Church by making a bequest to the Diocese of Charlotte or to your parish. Simply have the following

m

statement included in your Will: "/ leave to the

(or

Roman

Catholic Diocese of

parish, city) the

sum of $

percent of the residue of my estate) for

religious, educational For more information on

(704)3.34-2283

May

Smoky Mountain Vicari-

The church

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Tobacco and Firearms.

Charlotte (or

our website at www.stpatricks.org

1621 Dilworth Road East

the

gation and the federal Bureau of Alco-

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Rector: The Very Reverend Paul Gary

the

Herald, incorrectly listed the

location of St.

partments, the state Bureau of Investi-

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said, the

was

the transitional diaconate.

wing took the damage, but Deputy office

brunt of the fire Chief Craig Clark of Kill Devil Hills said the sanctuary took so much heat and smoke that "we were not far from a flashover," which means much of the interior space reaches combustible temperatures

"An

Father Collins said the

"We

will hate this sin, but forgive this sinner."

expected, he said.

S:0().

The assembly concluded with Mass, presided over by Bishop Curlin and concelebrated by Father Finnerty and Father Lawlor. Assisting was Rev. Mr. Ricardo Sanchez, a seminarian from Costa Rica recently ordained to

did this can be helped through their im-

Remember

-

vocations.

They also prayed for those responsible, and that the person or persons would be caught. cannot happen again, and so that whoever

space.

Father Collins said the pastoral coun-

tion for a

and for "the blessings of a loving com-

hol,

M()ik!.i\

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mission, which committed the dioc-

hind an early morning fire June 1 1 that heavily damaged a Catholic church popular with vacationers on North Carolina's Outer Banks.

Father Terry Collins, pastor of the total loss.

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how

and charitable works." to

make

a Will that works, contact

Jim Kelley, Diocese of Charlotte. Office of Development, 1123 South Church St., Charlotte, NC 28203, (704) 370 3301

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Pope John Paul

Pentecost and The Holy

Spirit

—

VATICAN CITY (CNS) Here is the Vatican Pope John Paul II's remarks in EngHsh at his weekly general audience June 17: text of

A

coalition of women

first national

conference

Women at Risk

8.

in St.

wants

Louis Aug. 7-

to create state

and

safeguard women from unwanted and dangerous abortions. To find out more, contact Miriam

Box

Dapra

at

Women

at Risk,

7375, Springfield, IL 62791-7375,

or call 217-525-5879.

sisters,

In our continuing preparation for the Great Jubilee

its

local chapters to help advocate for laws to

P.O.

Dear brothers and

and family mem-

bers who've been hurt by abortion holds

of the Year 2000,

we

today on the identity of the Holy Spirit in the light of the Pentecost event.

St. Luke describes Pentecost as a powerful manifestation of

reflect

God which establishes the new and eternal

covenant, a manifestation similar to the one on

Mount

WiUisniia

G,

Cnrliiii will

foUomng

events:

gift

makes us capable of living according to the new law.

At Pentecost, the descent of the Holy Spirit gave birth to the church. The Christian community comes

response to grace and a result of grace.

The Holy Spirit continues the Son's saving work by making God immediately present to each of us and direct

knowledge of him. Thus, through new covenant, we grow

the action of the Spirit in the in friendship with

God, experiencing him

Pro-life

Our Lady

— 9:30 a.m.

monument

dedication

of the Annunciation Cliurch

Albemarle July 6

9 Provincial Meeting (meeting of bishops from Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston, Charlotte -

I warmly greet the students of the Pontifical Beda College who will be ordained deacons this afternoon, as well as their families and friends. I extend a special greeting to the priests from the Diocese of Scranton on pilgrimage to Rome and the Holy Land. I also welcome the Buddhist group "Rissho Kosei Kai" and the Shinto group "Omoto-Kyo" from Japan. Upon all the Enghsh-speaking pilgrims and visitors, especially those from England, Singapore, Japan, Canada and the United States of America, I invoke the joy and peace of our

Lord Jesus

and Raleigh)

October, according to a tentative schedule discussed by

Vatican and Croatian church officials. Plans now call for the 78-year-old pontiff to spend Oct. 2-4 in the Balkan country, where he will beatify a controversial cardinal and

meet a number of

church groups.

Pope Sees

Millennial Rebirth For Religious Orders (CNS) The new millennium

—

VATICAN CITY

should be "a time of renewal and even rebirth" of religious orders in the United States and throughout the world, Pope John Paul

II said.

Meeting with a group of

U.S. bishops from the Midwest, the pope said bishops

men and women who work in their dioceses who are living signs of "the value of the great commandment of love of God and have a responsibility

to the religious

The pope gave his address from Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas. love of neighbor."

to bishops

as father,

brother, friend and bridegroom.

June 28

—

(CNS) Pope John Paul II has added a day to his planned visit to Croatia in

which inaugurated the old covenant. Through the of the Spirit, the Father gives us a new heart and

by giving us a

Bishop

take part in tKe

II

Pope To Spend Three Days In Croatia VATICAN CITY

Sinai

about at the initiative of God's love when the Father pours out the gift of the Holy Spirit, and we give our assent of faith to this gift, an assent which is both a

piscopal Calencfar

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The Pope Speaks

CPro^Sife Corner

WOMEN AT RISK

-26,

Christ.

Pope, Arafat Discuss Middle East Peace Process (CNS) Pope John Paul H and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat met briefly at the

—

VATICAN CITY

Vatican to discuss the Middle East peace process. "Mr. Arafat wanted to inform the pope of the tragic situation in

which the Palestinian people find themselves while is threatened on all sides," said a

the peace process

Vatican statement released after the meeting. "John Paul II, in turn, renewed to Mr. Arafat the Holy See's support for the peace process,

on

will

all

made and

which must continue with good commitments

sides (and with) respect for the

for international law," the statement said.

July 11

Guest Column

Strategic Planning Meeting with

Diocesan Steering Committee Diocesan Pastoral Center Charlotte July 12

Joanne Kennedy Frazer

Diocese Represented on Catholic Relief Services Trip to Ecuador and Peru

— 4 p.m.

Charismatic Mass Cathedral

Each year Catholic Relief Services invites a few diocesan directors to travel with national staff to CRS program

Charlotte

sites.

So

am currently

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June

26,

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1998

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became

CRS

prevention Village Bank-

ing Projects, Operation Rice

a supporter of Catholic Relief Services

We will hear about CRS hu-

that

I

in the

Bowl-funded agriculture projects and health centers.

and Peru.

I

HIV/AIDS CRS

projects,

We

Work of Hu-

producers,

world workers in Ecuador

it is

of Catholic Relief Services field

News

Ecuador and Peru.

will be visiting

man Hands

St. Patrick

The Catholic

ers in

during the African Biafran Crisis in the '60s. That was

man

rights

the first time that

I can recall the world watching on mothers watched their children die from causes over which they had no control. As a young mother myself, I would ache as I imagined their despair. Is there anything more horrible than helplessness in the face of your child's agony? As they have so often, before and since. Catholic Relief Services was a leader in world reUef efforts during that crisis.

Today, Catholic teaching calls that type of response being in global solidarity with our sisters and brothers.

At that time, we called it being part of the mystical body of Christ. Those moms and kids were a part of his suffering, and U.S. Cathohcs felt a strong sununons to heal the hurting parts of the body.

Catholic Relief Services remains the U.S. Catholic community's official program to address poverty and injustice throughout the world. Founded as a relief agency in 1943 in response to suffering brought on

by World War II, much of its work is devoted to development efforts, assisting people as they help themselves out of poverty.

Through this summer's diocesan director's trip, CRS is promoting solidarity with our sisters and broth-

visit

micro-enterprise efforts.

TV as

that our "conversations, our

and conflict resolution programming and We have been assured work, and our lives will be forever changed by the people we meet, the places we go, and the visions we will share."

It is a distinct honor to represent the people of the Diocese of Charlotte on this trip. Our parishes increasingly hear and sense our "familyness" with our sisters and brothers in the Third World. This Lent, our parishes had a 70 percent increase in Operation Rice Bowl donations; this year, our diocese realized a 50 percent increase in sales of Work of Human Hands third world handicraft; this month, our second annual CRS minigrant cycle will give six to 10 awards to parishes and schools

who

will build solidarity in relationship with

Third World parishes and communities; and four times a year, our new CRS committee is engaged to further the work of CRS throughout our diocese.

On my return, through photos and an article in The Catholic News and Herald, I will tell you the stories of people and communities we encounter.

Joanne Kennedy Frazer is diocesan director of the Office of Justice

and Peace.

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June 26. 1998

One Candle

Light

Father Thomas

Saying

"I

Do" Everyday

Maybe

why so many of them Of course, society ex-

that's

stayed together.

One Saturday

afternoon a couple of

pected

then,

it

and so did

But

months ago, 500 couples got together to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversaAccompanied by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, they went to New York's St. Patrick's Cathedral to renew their marriage vows. It's a

traditions.

always find both touching and frustrating because I can't help thinking that these folks have a secret that other people need to learn.

to last a lifetime.

ries.

scene that

I

Fifty years ago, in the late 1940s,

young men back from World War n were marrying their sweethearts in record numbers. Theirs was a generation that had grown up in the Great Depression, fought battles in distant countries and struggled on the home front. This was my parents' generation. They wanted security and success for themselves and their children. These men and women un-

much as they believed in the power of their own dreams. derstood sacrifice as

I

their religious

get the feeling that a lot

J.

McSweeney

the author said, "People al-

ways ask me, 'What's secret?'

I

think the threads

that ran through all these re-

lationships were the

of course. But there for

come

expectations

to pass,

a lot to be said

is

making a commitment you expect

Give yourself too many outs and you will probably wind up taking one rather than trying to make your life and promises work.

In my 27 years of presiding at weddings as well as counseling couples,

I

have learned more than a few lessons about what it takes to turn vows made into promises kept. I am convinced that long before a

crisis hits a family,

both

husband and wife have already established how or whether they will

—

—

handle the problem.

A book came out a couple of years ago by Laurie Wagner called "Living Happily Ever: Couples Talk About Last-

to celebrate a

the

selves. all

And not everybody gets golden anniversary. I know of one couple who married later in

ing Love." In an interview,

of these couples also expected it of them-

Not

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We all want love, respect and kindness."

Just because "love, respect and kind-

mean that show these qualities with-

ness" sounds simple doesn't

you can

feel or

even when you try, even when you're still on your honeymoon. That's where forgiveness for your mate and forgiveness for yourself come in and needs to stay for a lifetime. Sometimes saying "I'm sorry" is enough. Sometimes you need to make a major change in your attitude and actions.

"For better or for worse" was never meant for cowards. out

They were good

life.

most

simple things but also the most difficult. Respect, listening to the other person and letting that other person be who they are. It all sounds so trite, but isn't that what we all want?

fail

—

for

each other and they were happy. Within a few years, the wife was diagnosed with cancer.

They renewed

their

wedding

vows. Rounds of chemotherapy caused her to lose her hair, so her husband shaved his head to keep her company.

She died. They didn't have enough anniversaries together.

There are some things you don't get God makes the choice. But are as a person and a spouse, you got to decide the day you said "I do." to choose.

who you

And you get to make that decision every day of your

life

together.

Father Thomas J. McSweeney rector of The Christophers and a

is di-

CNS

columnist.

Question Corner Father John Dietzen

Should the Parents Attend This Wedding?

from the

sation (called a dispensation

form) permitting them to be married before an official other than a Catholic

Q. A wedding is scheduled soon between a Jewish lady and a Catholic man.

A priest and a rabbi will ojficiate, but his parents will not attend. According to them, their priest told them it would be a mortal sin to go. This cannot be, can it?

would ordinarily

lead one to conclude that such a dispen-

written several times be-

priest.

The

fact that a priest will also

present for the wedding sation is

was

obtained. If so, the

be

wedding

as valid in the eyes of the church as a

marriage before a priest.

In such circumstances, the actual

be present as a guest or participant, but

wedding. More about

the rabbi

that later.

whether or not the marriage will be recognized by the Catholic Church.

If both of them are free to marry, the bishop may have granted them a dispen-

an expression of continu-

ing love for their child, but

they are hurt by the appar-

rious sin for parents to attend their son's

however, you don't give

is

say that the

officiating minister

First,

may one

would always sin by attending the ceremony.

These are sometimes difficult decisions. As I have

A. Under no circumstances I can think of would it automatically be a se-

enough

how-

In neither case,

for example.

A

would

would be

priest

may

the rabbi,

or

may

not

officially receive their

vows.

details to indicate

ever,

parents

ent disregard of the faith that is

ship with their family

Would

if

they did not

at-

their attending negatively

affect the faith of other family

members

or friends, particularly children? Could

some way minimize the negative consequences by discussion with those

they in

If the

couple did not prepare for their

marriage with a priest and did not obtain the dispensation from the form, then the marriage would not be recognized according to Catholic law.

affected?

Would

and groom misread Could

the bride

so on.

In

and others close to the bride or groom need to weigh many factors.

What would happen to their relationfore, parents

tend?

valuable in their lives?

And

my own

experience,

if the situation is

handled

thoughtfully, almost always

harm

is

Father John Dietzen

is

more good and

done by being there than by staying away. But each decision needs to be made on its own.

I hope you can help the parents be aware of the facts and if necessary ask the good questions in deciding whether less

to attend.

a

CNS

col-

umnist.

their attendance as total approval?

the parents

make

clear their attendance

Family Matters Eileen C.

You Gotta Believe

Marx

hearts of baseball fans everywhere and

players

if

the

were dubbed the "Miracle Mets."

most over.

No one even thought about changing Channel 9 while my grandfather sat in the

Among my

inning,

Lazy-Boy chair on Sunday afternoons cheering on the Mets in the late spring of 1969. As a 10-year-old giri, I remember

of pitcher Tug

wondering how anyone could sit inside on a beautiful day watching a boring game that seemed to go on forever. After a few more games, I was hooked.

When the Mets entered the baseball worid in 1 962, their 40 wins and 1 20 losses brought them the unfortunate distinction of having the worst record in jor

League Baseball

the

summer of

history.

modem MaBut during

rabilia, ray favorite is a

Thirty years later

for

World

Series.

That season, as the Mets captured the title, they captured the

standing on

girls. Most of the girls, except Anna and Meredith, are rookies. The

is what color team be wearing. Any doubts I had about signing up to coach my daughter's T-ball team were dispelled

question of the hour shirts will they

weeks earlier was handed my team roster Team #1 The Lawrenceville

baseball clinic two I

World Series

am

year-old

said:

Orioles in the

I

a field of green surveying the newest members of the Mets team. They are 6-

which

Baltimore

half of

my

METS. On opening first

inning,

I

day, in the top of the

was asked by

three of

my

al-

in-

field as the girls left in

search of a bathroom. girls

when

to play the

game was

In the second

balls being hit past

at the

and went on

signed picture

McGraw that includes the

I lost

Gotta Believe!"

969, the Mets clinched the

that fall

Mets memo-

team mantra from the early 1970s: "You

pennant by defeating the Atlanta Braves

1

collection of

were oblivious

The

to the

them

because they were deep in conversation or hugging their friends from the opposing team.

Somewhere in the middle of the season just like our namesake of three decades earlier there was a change in the air. The girls began hitting pitched balls. They were actually fielding balls and there wasn't the bewildered look of what base they should throw the ball to.

We were beginning to put it all together and learning to play as a team. They stood on the sidelines cheering and chanting, "Let's Go Mets!"

Baseball can be a wonderful meta-

—

—

phor for the other areas in family, parish our lives community and the workplace. We've all had our times when we're in a slump and we also know the feeling of being in the middle of a hitting streak. We have our days when we come close to pitching a perfect game and other days when the relief pitcher can't be sent it fast enough. We can identify with the player who is cheered by the home team fans when he hits a home run and booed the moment he makes an error. Baseball is a wonderful reminder for our world today that when you take a remarkably diverse group of people who share a common goal, miracles can still happen.

You Gotta Believe.

—

Eileen

Marx

is

a

CNS

columnist.

6 The Catholic

News

& Herald

June 26, 1998

Leward

According to Father Kloster,

It is

"As our lives become more committed to the person of

The theme

Jesus and his ministry there

the Scripture readings.

is

an inevitable deepening of our call to be a generous people. We beheve that the best stewardship is

a faith-filled parish

nizes that stewardship

St. Michael Church In Gastonia Nominated For

initiative

commu-

Such a community recog-

nity.

on the part of the

is

not an

parish, but a

response to the awareness of God's love for us,

Award

God's presence

in

our

lives,

and

God's gifts to us."

"Stewardship awareness at St. is enhanced by good liturgies that put us in touch with God' s presence,"

Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy left us with a legacy of stewardship that touched the hves of parishes throughout the United

Michael's

coordinated with mailings on stew-

to

make

a personal

opportunity for

Matthew

•

which

25;

a sense of fellowship and

commu-

bonds among people.

Although the fundamental approach to stewardship is integrated into the worship and ministerial hfe of the parish, St. Michael's stewardship committee also very explicit way. This is done throughout the year in the following ways:

St.

Michael

high a weekly financial contribution, but the envelopes also have space to write their weekly time and talent contributions.

to coordinate

Service projects encouraging the children

News & Herald and a mailing to each home to focus on stewardship as a way of hfe. St. Michael Parish prepares their own mailing

at this

progress of

people for

activities,

and

talents are inte-

grated into the school and faith formation classes.

The

time giving a financial re-

first quarter,

new

all

to give of their time

showing the and thanking

parish stewardship committee

ing on past successes and eUminating

they do for the parish.

projects that are not successful.

They

are

the parish bulletin that highlights the re-

always open to new ideas, including the development of a video presentation for their 1995 annual stewardship renewal.

The video, "Like a Mustard Seed," focused on the building of a Habitat for Humanity house, which was funded by a parish family and built by parish mem-

cent time and talent contributions of a

bers.

particular person (or persons).

pact within the parish as people

•

Quarterly mailings include a per-

an update on parish ministries and personal thank-you to parishand a stewardship brochure.

"Steward of the Week" is a part of

report,

ioners, •

•

A stewardship prayer or thought is

included each •

week

created a significant im-

saw them-

common ministry.

in the bulletin.

Accountability

ardship,

The video

selves in

is

Michael Church's stewardship a Mustard Seed" is availMedia Center, and may be borrowed by contacting the Media Center at (704) 370-3241.

a focus of stew-

St.

and semi-annual fmancial reports

video, "Like

made in cooperation with the finance council. The reports always include a sin-

able in the Diocese of Charlotte

are

cere thank you to the parishioners for the

An

annual Stewardship Renewal extends over three weekends in early Sep•

tember.

The

first

two weekends involve

homilies by the clergy and lay witness testimonies by both adults and children.

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is

constantly evaluating the process, build-

sonal letter from the pastor, a financial

nity that builds

addresses the issue of stewardship in a

offertory envelopes for

—primary, middle school and school — encourages not only

with diocesan stewardship efforts. The diocese utilizes articles in The Catholic

ages which attempt to

all

the compassion of

The use of

tal level

activities, a

life

•

children geared to their own developmen-

in people's lives;

Jesus spoke in

national basis.

to stew-

commitment cards.

• Stewardship Awareness Sunday, held in November each year, provides an

port for the

bring to

commitment

turning their

awareness is enhanced by: • programs such as RENEW and other small group communities that provide an opportunity for faith sharing and growth; • faith formation programs which eUcit a deeper response to Jesus' presence

parishioners of

low-income families and outreach needs on a local, regional, national, and inter-

ardship of time, talent and treasure by re-

parish stewardship, the National Catholic

outreach and service ministries for

catered parish

is held on either the first or second weekend. The third weekend is Commitment Sunday, when parishioners are asked

continues Father Kloster.

•

A

tithes

dinner

Canada and the world. In memory of Archbishop Murphy's contribution to

In addition to liturgies, stewardship

•

for the renewal

States,

Stewardship Council created the Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy Memorial Parish Stewardship Award. The award will be presented each year at the NCSC national conference to the parish that best exemplifies a long term commitment to stewardship as a way of life.

St. Michael Church in Gastonia has been selected as the nominee from the Diocese of Charlotte for the Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy Memorial Parish Stewardship Award.

Under the pastoral leadership of Father George Kloster, the parish of St. Michael has been promoting stewardship as a way of life for the past 10 years. Thenactive stewardship committee consists of people who have a spirit of generosity and a deep spirituality. The stewardship effort at St. Michael's operates on the fundamental theory that a sense of stewardship is intimately connected to spirituality and, thus, there is an ongoing process of conversion that needs to take place.

and treasure.

The parish of St. Michael, itself, about 10 percent of its own income for such projects as tuition assistance for sacrifice of their time, talent,

commitment forms. is drawn from

ardship topics and

more information

visit:

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www.bernardin.org

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The Catholic News

June 26, 1998

Entertainment

As a Movie, "Thie X Files" Is Extraneous, Disappointing

By GERRI PARE

NEW YORK

(CNS)

— The

TV

The closer they get to the more their lives are endangered more paranoid they become.

Feeding Mulder's fears is Dr.

traterrestrials.

le-

"The X Files" series will just get more of the same but without greater impact on the big screen, in the same-titled movie from 20th Century Fox. It's a disappointment if viewed as anything more gion of

fans devoted to

truth the

— and

the

Mulder especially suspects evildoers

Kurtzweil (Martin Landau), who suggovernment agency's links with a lethal virus that could change the balance of power worldwide.

This eventually leads Mulder to an ice cave in Antarctica, where he hopes to rescue a cryogenically frozen Scully even as the ice melts, releasing snarhng icebound ahens intent on their destruction.

Director Rob Bowman delivers a drama of sporadic intrigue but short on the kind of suspense called for to make it exciting movie making.

Surely part of the fault is series' creator Chris Carter's meandering script, which builds tense situations only to let them fritter away with lame escapes or

within the highest levels of government.

too-easy resolutions.

than simply a two-hour series episode.

For those unfamiliar with the Duchovny and Gillian Anderson play FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, assigned to investigate unsolved cases called the X files, which involve paranormal activity, such as alien sightings or bizarre

premise, David

deaths of uncertain causation. The agents are generally scorned or ridi-

— which canproved — and

culed for their theories not be scientifically

In the

movie they become involved

gests a top

The movie

is

supposed to answer

in the investigation of a Dallas sky-

questions raised in the fifth-season

scraper bombing which they come to beheve was a cover-up crime to prevent a global conspiracy plot from being discovered, one which involves frozen aliens, a mutating virus and the possible colonization of Earth by ex-

cliffhanger finale that aired in

My Sons"

(1948)

Stodgy adaptation of Arthur Miller's play about a son (Burt Lancaster) learning that his father (Ed-

ward G. Robinson) framed his partner (Frank Conroy) to take the fall for shipping defective parts to the military during

World War II. Directed by

Irving Reis, the subject of business ethics

assuring

its

cult audience that the

X files

will continue to be investigated with

stubborn agents

still

its

While the visuals

are adequate, the

and personal morality

is

treated

is

A-III

—

adults.

sociation of America.

"The End of Violence" (1997) Murky drama in which a movie mogul

(Bill

Pullman) suspected of

movie, "The

X

some

profanity and recurring

rough language. The U.S. Catholic Con-

America

rating

is

R

is

—

A-III

—

adults.

restricted.

"The Major and the Minor" (1942) Wacky comedy in which a woman (Ginger Rogers) lacking enough money for a full-fare train ticket gets the children' s rate by pretending to be an 1 1 year-old, then has to continue the disguise when she's befriended on the journey by an Army officer (Ray Milland) from a boys' military academy, with increasingly giddy but mostly good-na-

PG- 1 3

is

adults.

The MoAmerica

parents are strongly

cautioned that some material

may be

inappropriate for children under 13.

on the staff of the U.S.

is

Catholic Conference Office for Film

"Spice World" (1998)

ciation of America.

"The Postman" (1997)

music video, Bunton, Geri

In this feature-length

Set in a lawless post-apocalyptic so-

where isolated towns are at the mercy of a murderous army of thieves (led by Will Patton), a wandering loner (Kevin Costner) assumes the uniform and role of a dead U.S. postman which

ciety

tism while overly idealizing the title character. Recurring violence, a sexual encounter with nudity, fleeting substance

impact. Brief violence, fleet-

rating

and Broadcasting.

extraneous.

are finally tied together laboriously and little

— —

fication is A-III

tion Picture Association of

Pare

to say, but as a

pealing to sentimental notions of patrio-

the Spice Girls

(Emma

Brown, Melanie

Halliwell, Melanie

Chisholm and Victoria Adams) sing a few songs while being chased around London by the media and

mobs of their fans. Director Bob Spiers tries to make the action seem lively and spontaneous, interjecting some

fight to restore

flashbacks of the Girls' origins and a

fetched but emotionally involving, ap-

couple of surreal dreams, but the witless results are clumsily contrived and the self-promotion of the singing

democracy. Also directed

by Costner, the movie's narrative is far-

abuse,

some

profanity and an instance

The U.S. Catholic

of rough language.

—

group

is

too obvious to hold interest

for any but their fans. Sexual innu-

endo, a childbirth scene and some rude

remarks. The U.S. Catholic Confer-

ence classification

Conference classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association restricted. of America rating is R "Requiem for a Heavyweight" (1962) Gritty drama in which a social worker

The Motion

punched-out prizefighter (Anthony Quinn) find a new line of work until stymied by his man-

title

—

(Julie Harris) tries to help a

ager (Jackie Gleason),

who plans to square

by turning the boxer into a clownish wrestler. Directed by Ralph Nelson from Rod Serhng's TV script, the his debts

A-III

is

—

adults.

Picture Association of

America rating is PG

—

parental guid-

ance suggested.

"Spitfire" (1942) British

(Leslie

the

homage

to R.J. Mitchell

Howard), the designer of the

World War II fighter plane which

RAF used to win the Battle of Brit-

ain in the air

war against

the

German

Luftwaffe. Also produced and directed by

Howard, the biographical

until the sentimental ending, abetted

an emotionally strong picture of a broken-down boxer trying to retain some

is told by Mitchell's test pilot (David Niven) with a patriotic fervor that makes the idealized characters of less interest today than the historical

a capable cast

human

period in which they served. Dated

tured results. Director Billy Wilder sustains the

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN

is

but gets lost in dense story strands that

The Motion Picture Association of

ence classification

Files"

the people to resist their oppressors and

ing nudity,

and an instance of rough language, the U.S. Catholic Conference classiity

tating virus.

has the unexpected effect of motivating

ference classification

Not rated by the Motion Picture As-

ace and explosions, minimal profan-

two hit men goes on the lam, then upon by a topsecret government agency. Director Wim Wenders endeavors to show how one act of violence comes to affect many people

family melodramatics. Suicide in plot

The U.S. Catholic Confer-

Because of brief violence, men-

aliens are shot in near darkness and are over before there is time to raise a shiver of fear. Chitchat on conspiracy theories take up major screen time, but actual thrills are minor.

Even followers of the series may find the plot confusing at times, particularly regarding the global conspirators' motivations and the murky issue of the mu-

finds himself being spied

earnestly but gets lost in a welter of resolution.

few scary scenes involving attacking

killing

with

photo from Disney

— —

Sad

in place.

The following are home videocassette reviews from the U.S. Catholic Conference Officefor Film and Broadcasting. Each videocassette is available on VHSformat.

Theatrical movies on video have a U.S. Catholic Conference classification and Motion Picture Association ofAmerica rating. All reviews indicate the appropriate age group for the video audience.

Videos "All

May, but

doesn't deliver on that promise beyond

CNS

Mulan, a Chinese maiden wlio disguises lierself as a man to save lier fatlner from conscription, is the heroine of Disney's latest animated feature, which the U.S. Catholic Conference says offers "a series of visual treats." The USCC classification is A-l general patronage. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is G general audiences.

humor of

the absurd premise

by gamely going through the Comic misunder-

result is

dignity after 17 years in the ring.

story

antic proceedings.

Brutal boxing scenes and corrupt aspects

inspirational portrait

standings and romantic complications.

of the fight game. The U.S. Catholic Con-

lence.

The U.S. Catholic Conference

ference classification

cation

is

A-II

Not rated by

classifi-

—

adults and adolescents.

the

Motion Picture Asso-

adolescents.

is

A-II

—

adults

Not rated by the Motion

ture Association of

America.

and wartime vio-

The U.S. Catholic Conference

and

classification is A-I

Pic-

age.

Not rated by

— general patron-

the

Motion Picture

Association of America.

8

The Catholic News

& Herald

June 26, 1998

U.S. Bishops' Spring Meeting:

Bishops Act On

By JERRY FILTEAU

June 18-20

Liturgy, Social Teaching,

The document urges

—

The U.S. PITTSBURGH (CNS) Catholic bishops June 19 approved a Lectionary for Mass and issued statements on Catholic social teaching and on sex and violence in the media.

Meeting June 1 8-20 at the Pittsburgh

dren how to use media responsibly. It calls on the

community

in the

entertainment industry and all

those in the media busi-

Hilton Towers Hotel, the bishops also

ness to recognize the im-

discussed the recent Synod of Bishops

pact of the media on soci-

for America, a draft of proposed

new

moral guidelines for Catholic Campaign for Human Development funding and a draft of a resource paper on reconciliation for the new millennium.

They voted 196-6 to approve Volume 2 of a new English-language Lectionary. It contains the Scripture readings for Masses on weekdays, feasts of saints and various other occasions.

Since they approved Volume 1 last year the readings for Sundays and certain major feasts their action in Pittsburgh marked the end of a long process

—

—

begun in the early 1990s, when they approved a different version of a new Lectionary which was rejected by the Holy See. The new Lectionary, both volumes, is the result of a compromise worked out with Vatican officials after they objected to

some

aspects of the earlier translation,

ition for Catholic Education, as keynote speaker and chief celebrant of the closing Mass.

During their business sessions June 19 the bishops also: • Discussed ideas for a proposed resource paper on reconciliation and renewed use of the sacrament of penance for the millennium.

• Listened to a report on the results of last fall's Synod of Bishops for America by a panel of three bishops who

parents to teach their chil-

creative

ety

and

to set standards for

themselves.

It

rejects censorship but

urges government to full

use of

its

make

participated in the synod.

constitution-

•

CNS

ally established regulatory

role to require

more respon-

sible use of the airwaves.

It

calls Catholic social

teaching "a central and essential element lics are

many Catho-

not familiar with the church's

the church's educational and formation

will be authorized for use in U.S.

activities to

It

,

churches beginning the Advent.

first

Sunday of

in the

a vote of 207- 1

Mind

1

,

"Renewing the

of the Media."

It is

the first

It

it

and

make

every level of

Catholic social teach-

their faith.

document

the bishops

and formation communicate our social tradition,

"If Catholic education fails to

not fully Catholic," the statement

it is

have issued specifically on the problems of sex and violence in the media.

"The media have such potential to bring truth and beauty into the lives of billions of people that we cannot permit them to be the arena of those who would pervert God' s gift of the body and sexuality,"

calls for efforts at

ing an integral part of what Catholic chil-

media, approved by

is titled,

it

dren and adults learn about the church

The bishops' new statement on sex and violence

and do not understand should have in their lives.

social teachings

the role

says.

Jointly prepared

committees

—

by three bishops'

education, domestic

policy and international policy

Development's moral guidelines for projects funded by the campaign.

Both the old and the proposed new all funded pro-

guidelines flatly require

—

the

Teaching and Catholic Education.

The task force, formed by the three committees in 1995 and headed by nowretired Archbishop John R. Roach of St. Paul-Minneapolis, had among its 30 members leading Catholic educators and heads of national Catholic education, formation and social justice organizations.

Findings and recommendations of the task force were to be published by the bishops along with their statement.

Only the June 19 morning and afternoon sessions of the bishops' meeting were open to observers and the media.

They started the meeting with a closeddoor executive session the afternoon of June 18 and ended it with another executive session the morning of June 20.

Preceding the meeting they had an all-morning workshop June 18 on issues related to clergy sexual abuse of minors.

Participating in the workshop were about 150 of the 220 active bishops who attended the business meeting.

Following the business meeting, about 80 bishops stayed on to attend a

Symposium for Vocations. The

statement was issued as a reflection of

National

on the findings of their Task Force on Catholic Social

June 20-21 symposium featured Cardinal Pio Laghi, prefect of the Vatican

the nation's bishops

Discussed proposed revisions in the Campaign for Human

Catholic

grams or projects

213-5.

of our faith" but says too

the lobby of the Pittsburgh Hilton of the U.S. bishops' spring

meeting.

some techniques used to make the English more inclusive.

It is expected that Volume 1 which has already been confirmed by Rome, including

in

June 19 before a session

ing usefulness of the Internet is compromised by the numerous "adult" and hate sites available on it.

The bishops approved a statement, "Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions," by a vote of

The document

photo by Doug Kaup, Pittsburgh Catholic

Bishop Tod Brown, left, of Boise, Idaho, and Bishop Paul Loverde of Ogdensburg, N.Y., share breakfast and

some conversation

questions the level of

violence in some video games and says the grow-

Pornography

to be fully in accord with Catholic teachings. But the revisions

aim at setting clearer and tighter restricon funding an otherwise acceptable program or project if its sponsoring organization is involved in any other actions

tivity that is

not in accord with Catholic

teachings.

Heard reports on the work of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc., financial needs of the church in Latin America, and the recent sale of St. •

Louis University Hospital.

• Learned of plans to prepare a commentary for the United States on the General Directory for Catechesis. Published by the Vatican last fall, the directory outHnes the goals and essential elements of catechesis and gives guidelines for drafting national catechisms and catechetical directories.

• Were greeted by Archbishop Agostino Cacciavillan, papal pro-nuncio to the United States, who has attended every national meeting of the bishops since he took up that post in 1990.

Pittsburgh

comed

Mayor Tom Murphy wel-

the bishops to the city at the start

of the meeting.

says.

Diocese of

decries not only "pornography and

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graphic, gratuitous violence" but also the

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pervasive use in the mainstream media

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Bishops' Meeting At PITTSBURGH (CNS) — When violence the U.S. bishops met June 18-20 in Pittsburgh for their spring meeting, they: • Approved Volume 2 of a new Lectionaiy for Mass, with a provision that in five years it should undergo a "full review ... with a view to its possible updating." Vatican approval is still required for the Lectionary.

• Discussed possible changes in Catholic Campaign for Human Development funding guidelines to keep CCHD funds from groups engaged in activities contrary to Catho-

lic

teaching.

•

Cardinal Christoph

Schonborn

dia."

Vienna,

Heard

a report from Archbishop Justin F. Rigali of St. Louis on the recent sale of St. Louis University Medical Center to a forprofit health care chain.

of

left,

hugs Bishop Kurt Krenn of

St.

Polten, Austria,

during a June 21 Mass celebrated

by Pope John Paul II.

• Heard from Bishop Roberto O. Gonzalez of Corpus Christi, Texas, head of the Committee for the Church in Latin America, that fund-

ing requests outstrip the capabilities

of the national collection for the church in Latin America, which has distributed

$82 million since 1976.

Received a draft paper on recand forgiveness for the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000, which focuses on sacramental rec•

Pope-Austria, from page

1

onciliation

Approved a statement, "Shar-

ing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions," that commits them to sharing the teaching "at every level of Catholic education and faith formation."

• Listened to a panel presentation from their fellow bishops on the results of last fall's Synod of Bish-

ops for America.

Approved a statement, "Renewing the Mind of the Media: A Statement on Overcoming the Ex•

ploitation of

A Glance...

and other irresponsible uses of sex and violence in the me•

& Herald 9

Sex and Violence

in

Communications," which condemned "pornography, excessive

The bishops discussed the draft in their 13 regional groups before reconvening to report on the content of their talks. onciliation.

•

Heard from Bishop John

S.

Cummins of Oakland, Calif., chairman of the bishops' Committee on Migration, who noted that the bishops' Catholic Legal Immigration Network has provided legal advice or representation on an average of nearly 2,000 cases a year since CLINIC'S founding 10 years ago.

to include new members in Central and Eastern Europe. should not speak about an enlargement of the union toward the East," the pope said, "but rather a Europeanization of the entire continent."

In this respect, he noted, the Catholic Church "can offer guidance by its social

European Union

"We

teachings."

Austrian President the pope's

Thomas

words on European

"Today we know how prophetic you were the division of Europe, and sant

commitment

to

human

how

your firm belief in the abolition of

and freedom of religion have contributed to

The president noted

this

more progress was needed before all the old barriers of the Cold War were removed. Overcoming these obstacles is the task not only of diplomats and politicians, he said, but "what is needed is an interacdon that knows no borders, an interaction between culture, humanity, solidarity and of course that

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People In The Album Including Mother Teresa's Words Used In Catechism Class

CALCUTTA,

—

(CNS)

India

Through words and music. Mother Teresa talks to children in

still

catechism classes

and personality development programs in

"The students love to listen to music and sing songs," said Mukta

Calcutta.

Kerketta, a catechism teacher who said she

uses a music album that includes words

local church personnel, foreign staff has been invited in but they have faced frequent visa and permit problems.

Venezuela President Receives Annual Path To Peace Award NEW YORK (CNS) Rafael

—

Caldera Rodriguez, president of Venezuela, was honored June 10 with the annual Path to Peace Award presented by the Vatican nuncio to the United Nations.

spoken by Mother Teresa "to easily bring in the message of love, compassion and

Archbishop Renato R. Martino said

charity" to the children. Kerketta' s cat-

emphasized the themes of social rights

that

during a long political career Caldera had

John Bosco

for workers, the social function of pri-

Parish in this eastern Indian city, where

vate property and the freedom of the

Mother Teresa

church to teach.

echism classes are held in lived

St.

and worked.

Pope's Ecumenist Urges Revival Of Catholic-Orthodox Talks

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Cardinal

Edward

Cassidy has called for the inCathohc-Orthodox theological dialogue to get back to the dialogue program it suspended eight years ago. "Much valuable time is being lost on discussing problems that are more practical than I.

ternational

theological," said Cardinal Cassidy,

head

of the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. In response

from the audience about the recent Vatican order against married Ukrainian-rite Catholic priests

to several questions

exercising ministry in Poland, the cardinal expressed disappointment at the deci-

sion and called

it ecumenically harmful. suggested the U.S. Latin-rite bishops might be the ones to take the lead in

Respect For Sainthood Process

Deepens For ABC News Reporter

WASHINGTON

situation.

Polish Nun Who Taught Catechism Expelled From Ukraine

—

WARSAW, cials

who

Poland (CNS) Offiin Ukraine have ordered a Pohsh nun taught catechism to leave the coun-

try. Sister

Ewa Stolarek, a member of the

Sister Servants of the

Mary, sued the

Immaculate Virgin

officials after they over-

ruled her stay permits and ordered her to

leave Ukraine. However, the superior of

her religious community said the local court had refused to hear the case. Visit-

ing Polish priests and nuns

make up

half

— ABC

(CNS)

News

correspondent Elizabeth Vargas more respect for the Catholic Church's canonization process after preparing a special on the miracle behind the canonization of Blessed Edith Stein.

"I just never knew all the science that is applied to something so spiritual," said Vargas, a Catholic and the anchor of "It Takes a Miracle." Vargas interviewed the head of the Consulto Medica, the Vatican agency which reviews alleged miracles for evidence that there may have been some medical explanation for a seemingly miraculous cure. says she has

Announces Decision

'Jane Roe'

To Become Catholic

He

changing the

—

WASHINGTON

(CNS) Norma McCorvey, "Jane Roe" in the Roe vs.

Wade

decision that lifted most state re-

strictions

on abortion, will begin

instruc-

become a

Catholic. Bapby the Rev. Flip Benham, director of Operation Rescue National, McCorvey said in a June 15 statement that God had told her during prayer to "'come all the way home to him' tion in July to

tized a Christian in 1995

—

church the church Jesus Christ himself founded, the mother church."

Cardinal Ballestrero, in his

CNS

Who

Authorized Tests Of Shroud, Dies TURIN, Italy (CNS) Italian Car-

—

who

dinal Anastasio Ballestrero,

Because of post-communist shortages

rized controversial carbon-dating tests

autho-

on

photo from Reuters

South African President Nelson Mandela talks with Pope John Paul II during their at the Vatican. Mandela thanked the pope for the church's contributions toward the spiritual and material progress of his country.

June 18 meeting

the Shroud of Turin, died June 21 at age 84 following a long illness. As archbishop of Turin, Italy, where the shroud is kept. Cardinal Ballestrero in 1988 invited scientists to snip samples from the

cloth

many

believe wrapped the cruci-

dental hero" of Italy's cer team, Luigi

Some shroud experts have since faulted the testing procedures, while others have said the cloth's history makes such analysis difficult and

results credence.

untrustworthy.

'Accidental Hero': Di Biagio Dedicates Goal To Parish Priest ROME (CNS) Dubbed the "acci-

—

his

soccer stars are highly paid celebrities

who than

tests

soc-

That was unusual, even in predominantly Catholic Italy. Many of the country's

dated the shroud to

The

World Cup

Di Biagio dedicated

biggest goal of the year to a parish priest.

Middle Ages, a result which the cardinal announced himself. In the years that followed, the cardinal was criticized for allowing the tests and for giving the

fied Christ.

the

of the country's Catholic church workers. in

News

are seen

more often

in night clubs

at their local churches. But "Gigi" Di Biagio doesn't fit that mold. Two years ago he began working with Father Davide Solano, a Colombian pastor in

Serrone, south of

Rome. The

priest

up soccer tournaments for and Di Biagio was happy to help. The two became friends, and when Di Biagio was unexpectedly called up as a midfield reserve for Italy's national team. Father Solano led the town

wanted

to set

local youths,

of Serrone in cheering him on.

Doris Pliska, Wife of Late Permanent

Deacon, Dies at Age 72

CHARLOTTE — Doris Irene PUska of Charlotte died June

1 1

.

She was 72.

A native of Sparta, Wis., Pliska was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gabriel Church in Charlotte. She was the wife of the late Rev. Mr. Leonard Pliska, a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Charlotte who died in December

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Among Pliska' s survivors are two daughters, Kathi Lopez of Houston, Texas, and Mary Beth Pliska of Charlotte; a grandson, Timothy Lopez; two brothers, Robert Paul and Gerald Paul; and a sister, Virginia Kranz.

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Employment Opportunities Director for Total Youth Ministry: St. Mark Catholic Church in Wilmington, NC, is seeking a full-time person for youth ministry. Primary responsibilities for grades 6-12 in the 2000-family parish: Religious education classes, retreats, service projects, social events, and recruiting, training and supporting volunteer teachers and leaders. Will work closely with Director of Religious Education. Bachelor's Degree required with religious education background and experience preferred. A practicing Catholic in good standing with great enthusiasm for working with youth required. Salary commensurate with experience Search Committe, St. Mark Catholic and education. Send letter of application with resume to Church. 1011 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403 by July 1, 1998.

Pianist: St. Therese Catholic Church, 217 Brawley School Rd., Mooresville, NC 28115.

Oi^anist Two choir rehearsals and Masses per week; rotate Saturday evenings with director. Eligible for lay

TYM

—

retirerhent plan;

budget for conferences and materials.

Additional income from weddings.

Position

begins immediately. Send resume and salary history to Brett Ballard, Director of Music Ministry at the

above address. Phone: (704) 664-3992.

Director of Parish Business Operations: A large, growing, friendly parish needs a professional for its business operations. This Director will have respionsibility for the financial, fundraising, information echnology, personnel and physical plant resources of the parish and will report to the pastor. The Director must be intimately familiar with the principles of accounting, have strong interpersonal skills, and be an effective communicator. The minimum requirements for this position are: 10 years work experience in related disciplines as outlined above; 5 years management experience; and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent. Salary is negotiable and will be based on experience and competitive information. For more information, please submit your resume to: Search Committee, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro, NC 27410 or fax: (336) 294-6149.

Youth Minister: Our growing parish community of 1900 families is seeking a full-time Youth Minister our established Total Youth Ministry program for youth grades 6-12. Responsibilities include spiritual and program development while working together with a committed team of 50 adults. Candidate should be: faith-filled, enthusiastic, organized, creative and team-oriented. Experienced with BA in Theology or related field. Salary and benefits commensurate with degree and experience. Send a resume a statement of your vision of Youth Ministry to; Search Committee, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Road, Greensboro, NC 27410 or fax: (336) 294-6149.

Mathematics Teacher: Cardinal Gibbons High School is seeking a teacher of mathematics for the 199899 school year. Send resume to principal. Cardinal Gibbons High School, 2401 Crusader Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606, or fax to (919) 834-9771.

Freelance Writer: The Catholic News & Herald is seeking an experienced freelance writer to assist with s publication in the western region of the diocese.

The candidate should have professional writing experience and be familiar with Associated Press style. Interested applicants can forward resumes to The Catholic News & Herald. P.O. Box 37267, Charlotte, NC 28237.

Director of Faith Formation: Holy Family Catholic Church is seeking a team-oriented Catholic visionary to plan and implement a catechetical program for pre-school through fifth grade for a student populan of 500 and administer adult education programs in die 1 ,200+ growing parish in Clemmons. west of inston-Salem, NC. in religious education and/or theology preferred, experience in parish adminration beneficial. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Send resume to: DFF Search Committee, Holy Family Catholic Church, P.O. Box 130, Clemmons, NC 27012-0130.

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Full-Time Director of Liturgy and Music: Holy Infant Catholic Church is in search of a full-time Director of Liturgy and Music. Located in Durham. North Carolina, a dynamic and growing area of the country near Research Triangle Park, this Vatican II parish consists of 800 households who are committed to ongoing liturgical renewal. Holy Infant Parish embraces its call to be hospitable, inclusive and Christ-centered. The Director of Liturgy and Music will be responsible for overseeing the total music ninistry program and the liturgical ministry of the parish. The position requires a minimum of a Bachelors' Degree in a relevant field although a Masters' Degree is preferred. Other requirements include a solid background in liturgical theology, keyboarding skills, and careful attention to detail. A professional salary will be offered to the candidate who sends with their resume three references and salary history to: Search Committee, 5000 Southpark Drive, Durham, NC 27713-9470. References and salary history are required lo he considered for this position.

Director of Religious Education and Youth Minister: Dynamic and energetic self-starter sought for growing parish of full-time 1100 families. This full-time position is responsible for all aspects of faith formation for pre-school aged children through high school youth, including sacramental preparation.

Christian initiation adapted for children, recruitment and formation of volunteer catechists. and coordination of the Total Youth Ministry program. Master's degree and experience in parish ministry preferred.

Please send resume by July 8th to Fr. Alvin Somerville, OEM Conv.. Blessed Sacrament, P.O. Box 619, Buriington. NC 27215 or call (336)226-8796.

Teaching Positions: Sacred Heart School in Salisbury, NC, has the following teaching positions available for the 1998-99 school year: 3rd grade. 5lh grade, middle school math (part-time). Send a resume to Sacred Heart Catholic School, 123 N. Ellis Street. Salibury, NC 28144 or call the school office between 9:00-12:00 at (704) 633-2841 for an application.

Ti^mkmg God

of ^rkstl^oobl

Bishop William G. Curlin blesses the

new parish

center at Sacred Heart Church.

life

Cliurch Dedicates Parish Center BREVARD — Marking milestone 1994, planning team proposed the parish

a

its growth, Sacred Heart Church in Brevard dedicated a new parish Ufe center June 21. Bishop WiUiam G. Curlin presided at the ceremony, which began with a celebration of the liturgy and concluded with the dedication of the new

in

center.

*

During the dedication ceremony.

Bishop Curlin blessed each room in the new building and thanked parishioners for their generous support.

The 8,000-square-foot

facility in-

cludes parish and pastoral offices, a nurs-

and 10 multi-purpose rooms, said Father Carl Del Guidice, pastor. "It provides much-needed space for our growing congregation to work and learn to-

ery,

gether as service to

The

we strive to fulfill our vision of Go3 and one another," he added. project

was

part of a

compre-

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of parish

life

center and additional seat-

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first priority.

When it became apparent the

parish

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Since its formation in 1949, Sacred Heart Parish has consistently reflected the growth of Catholicism in the west-

ern region of the state. Currently, 563 families

compose the parish registry, and

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Father Del Guidice expects that number

lization of parish properties. In early

to increase to

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Asheville Class Immerses Into Carolina Culture

By JIMMY

ROSTAR

traveled on the narrow strip of coast bi-

sected by

Stajf Writer

ASHEVILLE

—

Lynn Steen's

Highway 12 southward from

Roanoke Island and Nags Head

fourth-grade class at Asheville Catholic

Ocracoke Island and Cedar

School has adjourned into the June heat, its members primed for summertime fun and armed with a deeper sense of North Carolina history, geography and nature after traveling to the eastern

"What made the trip mostly ing was because of Mrs. Steen's

—

reaches of the

From

state.

their

Mountains

hometown Appalachian

to the easternmost grains of

coastal sand, the students

were recently

ing," says student

went

excit-

teach-

"When we start our study of the Outer Banks, we do it from lighthouse to lighthouse," Steen says.

The

students,

who visited the beacons on Bodie Island, Cape Hatteras and Ocracoke

Island, re-

searched the lighthouses and built els

putting

all

it

From

trip is just

together."

their

An

ascent to the top of

Cape Hatteras

who learned of the diuiger the

128-

year-old stmcture faces from years of erosion,

and the debate over whether

inland or reinforce

it

bus windows, the

mod-

in Asheville, she says.

Lighthouse was a popular sojoum for the students,

"They

stu-

its

•

near the resort town of Nags Head,

up the East Coast's tallest sand Jockey's Ridge State Park;

a climb

•

at

nature walks through and discus-

sions of barrier islands, salt marshes, and

other coastal marvels, and

how

they in-

fluence North Carolina geography;

and man-made charms of the Tar Heel State.

"The whole school year leading up to the trip is an extensive study of the geography and the history of North Carolina," says Steen, who has organized the

"The

"We

Glenn Lawson.

to all neat places."

back

aviation history;

dune

Island.

taught a 1,000-mile lesson on the natural

project for three years.

to

to

move

present location.

(the students) pretty

much

•

ferry rides across the coastal sounds.

The

students chronicled each day

with journal entries, part of a comprehensive project that included a charted

map, photographs and detailed writing on what they learned at key stops.

"Their creativity is up to them," says Steen about the project, which is presented in photo album format after the students return. "None of it can be done on the computer; it has to be handwritten. That way, their keepsake will be in their own fourth-grade handwriting rather than a computerized version."

Homeward Bound

commentary

formulated their opinion by the time they

while observing the state's three distinctive regions: the mountains, the Pied-

came home on what they thought ought

After their Outer Banks experience, the students headed west for a brief visit to

mont and the coastal plain.

The group also sampled North Caro-

be done," Steen says.

"I think they should move it to save it," nods Jennifer Blue. "It's a very im-

North Carolina' s Revolutionary War-time

lina icons like eastern-style barbecue,

portant lighthouse, where

state's present center

although in that case the feedback was

by Diamond Shoals," a shipwreck-laden offshore stretch. "And it's the most photographed in North Carolina."

Glenn Lawson agrees. "If they don't

dents listened to a running

less than positive.

"Well, the eastern-style barbecue different

is

from the barbecue we have up Did she

to

it

stands out

here," says student Jennifer Blue.

move

enjoy the finely chopped, peppery, vinegar-based variety of pork? "Not really," she says, crinkling her nose.

Steen, a FayetteviUe native and eastemstyle proponent, smiles and shakes her head.

Lighthouse and the future classes in fourth grade won't be able to see it."

"I tried to

educated them

...,"

she sighs.

the thin

band of

barrier islands protect-

ing mainland North Carolina from the

ravages of the Atlantic Ocean. The group

then there goes

Among •

other coastal highlights:

near Manteo, an excursion to Fort

be

built

by

the English colony that ar-

rived in the mid- 1 580s, and a look at EUza-

beth n, a 69-foot repUca of the type of ship that

brought colonists to the

its

St.

Peter Church in

has also been active in

ministry in North Carolina,

In

New Bern, before continuing to the

Asheville Catholic School fourth-graders

of government.

Raleigh, the group

gather in front of Ocracoke Lighthouse on the Outer Banks.

downtown

toured the capitol building, which

Community

"Hopefully," she adds, "their biggest gain

is

a

working knowledge of the

and an appreciation for

dif-

how unique

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Simplicity

Service to

people living with AIDS. A Philadelphia native and Notre Dame University graduate. Father Jones professed his vows as a Passionist

40 years ago and has been

sur-

rounded by statues highlighting state history, and the State Legislative Building one block to the north. Already, several students were indicating their knowledge of Tar Heel details.

"At the legislative cafeteria, they gave us these place mats and there were mistakes all over them," says Matthew Maloney. "It was a map of North Carohna."

"The Cape Lookout Lighthouse was on Ocracoke Island," explains classmate Katie Maloney. "It was totally wrong."

Steen hopes the project will leave the students with higher regard for themselves and their state. "I can usually tell a difference when we get back to class as far as their attitude towards responsibility," she says, adding that each student must keep up with luggage, money and schoolwork while on the trip.

and New England, and has received the North Carolina Governor's Award for Distinguished

is

ferences in the parts of North Carolina,

Greenville, N.C., for the past 10 years.

He

As

re-

cent 45th provincial chapter, the Passionist community elected Passionist Father Joseph R. Jones as second consultor for the Province of St. Paul of the Cross. Father Jones has served as pastor of

New World;

• at Kill Devil Hills, a walk to the Wright Brothers Memorial, the site of Wilbur and Orville's 1903 flight into

Greenville Pastor Elected Passionist Consultor — At SOUTH RIVER, N.J.

Cape Hatteras

Raleigh, a reproduction of the fort thought to

Along Highway 12 The travelers spent much of their week on the road along the Outer Banks,

it,

capital,

a priest for

the Diocese of West Springfield, Mass.

His new duties will place him on body of the Province of Paul of the Cross, with headquarters in South River, N.J. The council is St.

33 years. In addition to his work as a pastor and in HIV/AIDS ministry, he

responsible for the Passionist

has served as vocation director, ant preacher, retreat director,

in the U.S.

itiner-

West

Indes missionary, rector of Calvary Monastery in Shrewsbury. Mass., and rector of Holy Family Monastery in West Hartford, Conn. He has also been active in telecommunications work for

Carolina

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and

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The Catholic News

In

Brief.,

Home

Education Convention

Catholic

ATLANTA — A national home 1 1

at

education convention

to the honor sociBeta Kappa and Phi Eta Sigma.

Doule received The H. Edward Cain Award in English and the Sister Rosemary Donley, S.C., Award, presented to a senior female student regarded as an outstanding leader, athlete and scholar who made significant con-

In addition,

Dunwoody, a northeast suburb of Atlanta. The National Association of

Home

Educators South 1998

convention includes workshops, keynote

Mass celebrated

by Archbishop John Donoghue of Atspeech, vendor fair and

lanta.

Cost

is

two people.

tributions to the

necessary. For

more information and

MOUNT AIRY — Knights of Co-

Vocation Discernment Retreat

DUBUQUE,

Iowa

—

Two

lumbus Council 1 1406, of Holy Angels Church, recently presented a check for $3,651.25 to Crossroads Behavioral

Cistercian monasteries near Dubuque host a vocation discernment retreat

Monks and nuns will lead pre-

Sept. 4-7.

A

Knights Donate Funds

461-9764.

to register, call (678)

campus community.

graduate of Charlotte Catholic High School and a parishioner of St. Gabriel Church, Doule is the daughter of Robert and Janine Doule of Charlotte.

$30 per person and $35 for and religious can at-

Priests

tend free of charge, although registration is

of America in Washington, D.C.

eties Phi

July 10-

All Saints Catholic Church in

Catholic

degree from The Catholic Univer-

sity

She also was elected

Catholic

is

arts

Healthcare facihty.

The money, collected

sentations and discussions about reli-

over three consecutive Saturdays in con-

and

junction with the Knights' Operation

gious calling to the monastic

life,

there will be opportunities for personal

LAMB

prayer and reflection. The retreat

specially equipped kitchen in the Cross-

free

is

of charge. For more information or to register,

women

roads

facility.

been targeted for a

Crossroads has assisted

more than 3,000 people in Surry and Yadkin counties with mental disease,

should contact Sister

Kate Mehlmann at (319) 582-2595 by phone or misisip@mwci.net by e-mail.

Men should call Father Brendan Freeman at (319) 588-2319 by phone or Melleray@mwci.net by e-mail.

Charlotte Resident Earns Degree, Honors at Catholic University WASHINGTON Melanie Elizabeth Doule of Charlotte has graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of

developmental disabilities, substance abuse and dependency over the past 12 months. Making the check presentation during a dinner in the parish fellowship

were co-chairmen Jim Mertson and John McCann, and Grand Knight Chuck Wittenauer. David Swann, Crossroads president, accepted the check and was the hall

—

Providing Healing

project, has

featured speaker at the event.

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Ever since

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our purpose has been to serve

the health care needs of the residents of our coiaimunities.

By

renewed commitment

to that mission.

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even better job of ministering through caring.

Whether your health care,

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vate duty nursing assistance, hospice, adult care, child care, senior

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—

WASHINGTON (CNS) Schools might be out for the summer, but the talk about the best ways to educate America's youths shows no sign of a seasonal respite.

In fact, the recent decision

by the

Wisconsin State Supreme Court saying vouchers in Milwaukee could be applied to religious schools has only added more fuel to the ongoing debate.

In a 4-2 ruling, the state's highest court not only confirmed the constitutionality of the Milwaukee's current

school choice program, but it also permitted the program's expansion to provide vouchers for up to 15,000 low-income children about 10 times the current number of participants.

No one is taking this decision hghtly.

People on both sides of the voucher debate see it either as a cmcial step for good or doom for education's future.

And both sides are looking ahead to the U.S. Supreme Court for more clear

—

Groups opposed to the mling have vowed to bring it to the Supreme Court on an appeal. Voucher supporters say, "bring it on," confident that vouchers will be given the court's blessing and not be found to violate church-state sepadirection.

ration.

Amid such discussion about what impact this decision will have on other school choice rulings and the future of the nation's public schools, Robert Boston, spokesman for Americans United for Separation of Church and State, tries to regain a sense of calm.

"We have to keep in mind that this is a state Supreme Court decision, which doesn't set a national precedent," he told Catholic News Service. But all the same, his organization was working on appealing the case as he spoke.

Raymond Bumell, executive director of the Office for Catholic School Parent Associations for the U.S. CathoHc Conference, calls the decision "historic" and "a useful blueprint for other states." doesn't see the mling as some-

thing out of the blue, but reflective of

winds of school choice all across the country" demonstrated by tax relief measures recently given to par"the prevailing

ents in

"We enter our second half-century of ser\'ice with a

some

Boston says

if

Currently four states have voucher cases pending before their state supreme

Maine and Vermont. Ohio's case is very similar to the Wisconsin one, involving a scholarship program in Cleveland, now in its second courts: Arizona, Ohio,

if

voucher opponents

government reguend up slowing voucher

lations will plans.

"Schools receiving public money open up an entire Pandora's box of regulations," he said. Potential lawsuits on behalf of students not admitted to gious schools or teachers fired for

reli-

reli-

gious reasons could make "private schools me the day they ever heard the

word voucher."

Sister

Dale McDonald, director of

public policy and education research for the National Catholic Educational Asso-

warns that a Supreme Court approval of vouchers would still involve "hurdles over how the states would inciation, also

terpret the ruling."

For now, the Sister of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin

Mary

said

voucher supporters need to respond to much of the negative rhetoric against vouchers, and get out the positive aspects of what Catholic schools do well.

She doesn't buy the criticism that Catholics don't care about public schools

because they only want to save their own schools. "Eighty percent of our kids are in public schools," she pointed out. "It's important that they get as good as an education as they can get."

Capuchin Brother Bob Smith, president of Messmer Catholic High School in Milwaukee, said he too is growing weary of the cloud of "conspiracy theories" surrounding voucher supporters.

In response, he tells people, "Look, the kids we're dealing with are the kids that were not doing well in the public schools. If we can do it, so can you."

He is wary of any voucher agreement that would involve regulations concerning what Catholic schools can teach.

He said his school was the first religious school to challenge Milwaukee's voucher program for not including religious schools, saying they "felt it was important for poor families to have other alternatives."

"You have a great school, all you have to do is teach religion after school, and you're in," Messmer officials were told at the time.

But they

school choice decisions aren't becoming law, more pieces of voucher legislation are at least making headway in states, passing in one house or both before getting vetoed.

tholicism

is

in turn replied,

"Our Ca-

not negotiable."

Brother Smith insists the students won't be proselytized, but says religion is an important part of the school. "We do pray and we do expect you to act morally and no amount of state or federal money will make us change our mind."

But the current Wisconsin legislation does include an "opt-out" provision, prohibiting private schools

from requiring

year, that grants 3,500 eligible students

students to participate in any religious

vouchers for the school of their choice within the school district, including pri-

activity if the student's parent or guard-

Tim Luckhaupt,

1-800-581-9257

supporters. lose their appeal, then

states.

Burnell said even

vate religious and nonreligious schools.

Pi^Sx Joseph

13

Wisconsin Ruling Gives School Choice A Foot In The Door

He

by Bishop Vincent Waters of Raleigh and Dr. Francis

& Herald

director of Ohio's

Catholic Conference, the public policy arm of the state's bishops, said he was hopeful that the Wisconsin mling would help their case, particularly since the "issues are almost the same."

But even if other state courts, and ultimately the U.S. Supreme Court, finds vouchers to private schools constitutional, the

work

isn't

over for voucher

ian has submitted a written request to the teacher or principal asking the student to

be exempt from such activities.

Messmer has 150 voucher-eligible and had more than 60 inquires

students, in the

week

after the court decision.

Students

know what

they're getting

when

they enroll at Messmer.

Brother Smith tells them from the start: "We are who we are, if you want to be a into

part, take everything.

eteria plan."

We're not

a caf-

14 The Catholic

News

& Herald

June 26, 1998

Diocesan News Briefs Asheville Catholic School

Receives Donation

ASHEVILLE

— Ingles Markets,

presented a check for $5,000 to Asheville Catholic School to assist in a multi-phase upgrade of the school's computer technology laboratory. Headquartered in Asheville, Ingles is a supermarket chain with 201 stores Inc., recently

in six southeastern states.

The company

also operates 77 shopping centers.

Sol," a celebration of the Hispanic community, June 27 from noon-6 p.m. at Methodist Home Recreation Center on 3200 Shamrock Dr. The event includes carnival rides, games, prizes, entertainment from local musicians, dancing and food. Information about various agencies and businesses providing health, legal, social and public safety services to Hispanics will also be available. For more information, call (704) 375-3784.

Retrouvaille

Ingles' donation to Asheville Catholic

School

is

the

company's

first

CHARLOTTE

charity

donation from a fund drive that raised more than $500,000 for children's chari-

The company

program

— Retrouvaille

is

a

for married couples that brings

hope, teaches communication on a feel-

also

ing level, helps couples realize that their

sponsors the "Register Tapes for Educawhich Asheville

problems are not unique, helps couples identify their values and priorities, and teaches couples to start anew. The program begins July 24. For further information, call Rev. Mr. Nick or Irene Fadero in Chariotte, (704) 544-0621, or (800) 470-2230.

Catholic Daughters of

ties in its sales region.

tion" fund drive, in

Catholic School tails

is

participating.

on how you can

For de-

assist in the

com-

puter lab upgrade, contact Matt Bradley,

ACS Computer Technology Committee Member, (828) 645-2332.

Ultreya BOONE Group reunion Ultreya meets at St. Elizabeth Church each first Saturday following the 5:15 p.m. Mass.

For details, call the parish office at (828) 284-8338.

—

Charismatic Mass

CHARLOTTE Mass

is

— A charismatic

celebrated by Bishop William

G. Curlin July 12 at 4 p.m. in St. Patrick Cathedral. Prayer teams will be available at

at

more information, call Josie (704) 527-4676.

3 p.m. For

"Fiesta del Sol"

CHARLOTTE — The Drug Education Center, Inc., sponsors "Fiesta del

the Americas The Catholic Daughters of the Americas group at St. Francis of Assisi Church is eager to welcome new members. For details, call Gail Stewart

LENOIR

at

—

(704) 726-0701.

BMHS Teacher Honored With Award —

WINSTON-SALEM Bishop McGuinness High School Latin and English teacher Linda Kennedy was honored during June 4 commencement exercises as the first recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award.

The award program was initiated by the BMHS Home School Association and Board of Education to acknowledge teachers who have exhibited exemplary fession. at

since 1981, has served as chair of

the foreign languages department since 1983,

and

is

the

tive to the

newly elected faculty representaBoard of Education. She has also

served as Latin club moderator since 1981 and student council moderator since 1988.

Cost is $260. "Be Still and Know That I Am God" is a July 26Aug. 1 nature retreat in a serene mountain setting focusing on peaceful contemplation of God's greatness. Cost is $260. tian discipleship.

To register,

get

more information or

receive a retreat schedule, write to the

Living Waters Retreats MAGGIE VALLEY "Journey with John" is a July 6-12 retreat focusing on the "signs" and "glory" within the Gospel of John. Cost is $260. "Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount" is a July 19-25 retreat focusing on the Beatitudes as the way Jesus lived his earthly life and how they serve as the model of Chris-

—

Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center, 103 Living Waters Lane, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, call (704) 926-3833, or send a fax to (704) 926-1997.

Scriptural Rosary

MONROE — A

scriptural rosary is

prayed each Wednesday

15 years old (no

from one

DiGiralamo and

Beattie, Brunner,

(LIMEX)

by Danita McDonald.

U.S. astronaut Col. William McArthur congratulated the winners during his May 20 visit to Otir Lady of Grace and St. Pius X schools. McArthur' s visit was sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 939 in conjunction with NASA's

will be hosted at the follow-

ing sites:

— — —

In Arden, at St. Barnabas Church on June 29 from 7-9 p.m.; in Charlotte, at St. Vincent de Paul Church on July 8 from 7-9 p.m.; and in Greensboro, at St. Paul the Apostle Church on July 18 from 1-3 p.m.

For details, call Joanna Case at (704) 362-0013, or Connie Milligan at (704) 364-3344.

School News

GREENSBORO

— Eight eighth-

Our Lady of Grace School Greensboro were recently named as winners of the NASA-sponsored Space Science Student Involvement Program, in which almost 10,000 students across the nation submitted entries. The National Science Teachers Association administered the program. The students are Diana Agresto, Shannan Beattie, Linsey Brunner, Jennifer Cleveland, Amy DiGiralamo, Holly Rhines, Beyke

Thekkekandam placed

third in the state

for their entry, "Burning of Fossil Fuels."

The winners' science class

taught

Astronaut in Schools education project.

The astronaut addressed each grade and

spoke at several school assemblies.

Our Lady of Grace School firstgrade teacher Elaine Hoover has been named 1997 Wal-Mart Teacher of the

graders from

Year by the Wal-Mart

in

Wendover Avenue

Saunders and Maria Thekkekandam.

Agresto, Cleveland, Rhines and Saunders won first-place for their paper, "The Earth's Loss of Rainforests."

is

Hoover received

in

on West Greensboro.

store

the award, and the

school received a $500

gift.

Hoover has

taught at the parochial school for 21

Youth Ministry News

GREENSBORO — "SPLUNGE" — Special People Living Uniquely Nourishing Growthful Experiences

—

an inner-city service experience July 12-17 is

Greensboro. Participants engage in spiritual reflection and learning opportunities that enhance their experience of service to the poor, hungry and people in

date.

Due

to

a steadily increasing back-

The Catholic News & Herald can no longer accept unsolicited photographs for publication. The newspaper encourages readers with photograph ideas to contact Mike Krokos, editor, at log,

(704) 370-3330.

limited to

day following the 9 a.m. Mass. The par-

are at least

ish also hosts first Saturday devotions

five youth

with adoration. Call (252) 883-9572 for

is

who

more than

working with youth in areas of service or justice and peace are also welcome. Our Lady of Grace Church is the host site. Cost is $160. The application deadline is June 30. Send your $75 non-refundable deposit to the Office for Youth Ministry, Diocese of Charlotte, 1 123 South Church St., Charlotte, NC 28203-4003. Call (704) 370-321 1 for more information. parish). Adults

GREENSBORO

— The Catholic/

Lutheran Covenant presents "Splash" for youth groups, families and singles July 12 at Emerald Pointe Water Park from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Cost is $20 per person; discount rates apply for young children and chaperones. Registration includes unlimited use of the park's water rides and attractions, dinner, a souvenir, and admission to a concert by Christian music group Age of Faith. For reservations, call (800) 555-5900, ext. 172, 173 or 101,

by July

8.

First Friday Eucharistic

years.

The Catholic News & Herald welcomes parish, school, agency and organization news briefs and releases for publication in the Diocesan News Briefs page. Please limit submissions to 200 words. The deadline for the News Briefs page is 10 days before the publication

Church.

the first 25 applicants

Registration Registration and tuition payment for Course One for applicants to the Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension program

6:30 p.m. in

at

Our Lady of Lourdes

the grotto area of

with special needs. Space

Around The Diocese LIMEX

efforts in their pro-

Kennedy has taught Latin and English

BMHS

Adoration

—

Exposition of the ASHEVILLE Blessed Sacrament is in the chapel area of St. Joan of Arc Church every first Saturday of the month from 2-4 p.m. Call the church office, (252) 252-3151, for

more information.

BREVARD — Sacred Heart Church

hosts eucharistic adoration each

first Fri-

further information.

CHARLOTTE

—

St.

Thomas

Aquinas Church hosts eucharistic adoration each first Friday following the 12:15 p.m. Mass and lasting until midnight. Call (704) 549-1607 for more information.

DENVER — Nocturnal adoration is

the

Friday of each month at Holy Church. Exposition of the Blessed

first

Spirit

Sacrament begin at 7 p.m. each first Friday evening and concludes Saturday morning at 8 a.m. with Benediction, followed by rosary recitation and Mass.

Call Jim Kennedy, (704) 732-2673, for

more information.

—

Adoration of the HICKORY Blessed Sacrament is the first Friday through the first Saturday of each month at St. Aloysius Church. For details, call Jean Marie Hirsch at (704) 495-4339 or Sonja Bjerg at (704) 328-5074.

St. Paul the GREENSBORO Apostle Church hosts eucharistic adoration beginning at 9:30 a.m. every first

—

Friday and ending at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Call (336) 294-4696 for details.

NEWTON — Eucharistic adoration

is at St. Joseph Church every first Friday of the month following the 12:10 p.m. Mass and lasting until 8 p.m. For more information, call (704) 464-9207.

June 26, 1998

The Catholic News

World And National News One-Fourth of U.S. Diocesan Priests Not On Active Duty WASHINGTON (CNS) Onefourth of all U.S. diocesan priests are now

—

retired, sick or

otherwise absent from ac-

tive duty, according to figures in the

show

the

number of U.S.

1998

without a resident pastor has

parishes

now grown

more than 13 percent of all The 2,200-page directory is a

to 2,460, or

parishes.

of the House Judiciary Committee. "Lethal abuse of drugs has never been approved by the federal government, and is not supported by the American people."

Cuban Bishops Say Expanded Is Crucial To Church's Future VATICAN CITY (CNS) After a week of high-level meetings at the

Role

—

Vatican,

Cuban bishops said an expanded was crucial to the church's island. In some areas, such

role in society

out resident pastors are not available in

vice, the

summary appearing at the end

on the

future

as prison ministry

and humanitarian

Cuban government seems

ser-

will-

ing to accept a higher church profile. Car-

of the directory. But they are given for

dinal Jaime Ortega

each diocese

said at a Vatican press conference June

at the start

of that diocese" s

listings.

12.

House OKs

Bill To Restore Some Immigrants' Food Stamps

WASHINGTON

(CNS)

—

The

House agreed June 4 to support a bill that would restore food stamps to about 250,000 legal immigrants who lost their benefits in the 1996 changes in welfare.

The 364-50 vote followed the Senate's May 12 vote of 92-8 to restore food stamps to about one-quarter of the legal immigrants whose benefits were eliminated when Congress reorganized the welfare system. President Clinton

pected to sign the

bill.

The

bill

was

ex-

covers the

elderly, children, people with disabilities

and refugees who have lived in the United States since before Aug. 22, 1996.

Celam To Seek Developed Nations' Help On Latin American Debt TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (CNS)

— The Latin American or

bishops' council,

CELAM, was to make

ommendations

a series of rec-

developed nafions to help lift the burden of Latin America's massive foreign debt. Members of CELAM were to meet in the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa June 29-30 for a special session in which the main items on the agenda were to be the effects of the continent's massive debt and the search for solutions to alleviate it. According to Tegucigalpa's Archbishop Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, president of

CELAM,

to

the bishops will carry out "a

thorough analysis of poverty in Latin America" during the meeting, and "seek viable mechanisms for overcoming the debt burden." The bishops will call on international financial institutions to "par-

don the debt owed by the poorest nations," he said. Estimates put the total amount owed by Latin American nations at about

US$600

billion,

with Mexico having the

highest debt.

Suicide Foes Want Bill-Blocking Doctors From Giving Lethal Doses PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) Some

—

analysts are optimistic that Congress will

approve a bill meant to block doctors from prescribing lethal drugs in response to the ruling by Attorney General Janet Reno saying doctors could not be prosecuted for such actions. Just moments after that announcement. Rep. Henry Hyde, R-Ill., and Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn., introduced the Lethal

"The

Drug Abuse Prevention

Act.

legislation reaffirms that physicians

should use federally regulated drugs for

Briefs

pain and suffering," said Hyde, chairman

complete Usting of all official U.S. CathoUc institutions and organizations. The figures on retired priests and parishes withthe general

15

legitimate medical goals such as relief of

Official Catholic Directory. Directory fig-

ures

& Herald

But

Alamino of Havana

in others sectors like education

and the mass media, the church intends keep pressing for a wider role, he said.

Catholic Charismatics Urged To

to

Be

'Docile'

To Holy

SOUTH BEND,

Ind.

Spirit

(CNS)

—A

longtime leader of the Catholic charismatic renewal urged an audience of several thousand at the University of Notre

Dame

to prepare for the

new millennium

by being "docile

to the Holy Spirit."

"What does it mean to be docile to the Holy Spirit? It means to love the Holy Spirit. It means to welcome the Holy Spirit," said Ralph Martin, president of Renewal Ministries in Ann Arbor, Mich.

"It means to pay attention to the Holy Spirit. Our life depends on being led by the Holy Spirit." He was keynote speaker

for the

opening session of the annual na-

An East Timorese

girl prays alongside a procession of nuns during a Catholic service in East Timor's capital of Dili June 14. Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo of Dili urged the people to maintain peace and order amid the renewed Indonesia protests

and currency

crisis.

mitted suicide to protest Pakistan's blas-

phemy laws was among

those testifying

June 16 at a congressional hearing for victims of religious persecution. Ludvica

Bukhsh, whose family was forced to flee Pakistan because of her husband's conversion from Islam to Catholicism, said the suicide of her cousin. Bishop John Joseph of Faisalabad, "was a well-thought-out,

contemplated act" to protest the blasphemy laws.

She

told Catholic

News was

Service she

way

Unconditional Aid To North Korea Called Key To Reconciliation SEOUL, South Korea (CNS) While welcoming Seoul's "softer"

—

stance toward North Korea, a bishops'

conference committee said the government must go further and provide unconditional aid if it truly wants North-South reconciliation. The Korean bishops' conference's Committee for the Evangelization of North Korea offered the advice in a message released June 21 to

tional Catholic charismafic conference,

believes "his sacrifice

which drew about 3,800 participants to the University of Notre Dame June 12-14.

he could draw international attention to the

mark

persecution of Christians and other minori-

lishment of North and South Korea, re-

Oregon

Liturgical Publisher

Disappears

In

Apparent Scam

PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS)

—A

Port-

ties in

money of Catholic

parishes that never received what they ordered. Liturgy

known

as

House

Publications, also

PALM BEACH GARDENS,

D.A. Haney, was known for a

popular liturgy planning guide used across

Checks drafted to the company have been cashed, and orders placed have not been received. Repeated attempts by churches and Portland's Catholic Sentinel archdiocesan newspaper to reach publisher David Haney have failed. the country.

Lutheran World Council Joint Declaration

GENEVA

On

(CNS)

OKs

Justification

— The Lutheran

World Federation Council unanimously approved the Catholic-Lutheran "Joint Declarafion on the Doctrine of Justification." The June 16 vote by council members meeting in Geneva was the first official step toward removing the mutual condemnations Catholics and Lutherans leveled against each other more than 450 years ago because of disputes over how people are saved by faith alone, or by faith and good works. The Vatican, which must also approve the declaration, was

—

expected to make a statement in Vatican officials

late June,

Testify

On

— Palm Beach diocesan

Fla.

officials

Capitol

Hill

—

(CNS) The who com-

cousin of the Catholic bishop

UCA

News, an Asian church

news agency based

in

Thailand.

Benedictine Abbot Placidus Ri Dong-ho, president of the committee, said that

Korean President Kim Daepower in Februhave been positive policy changes toward the North. The changes, however, have not gone far enough to achieve national reconciliation. Abbot Ri said, because genuine reconciliation should not insist on reciprocity or consince South

have confirmed that three adult men allegedly molested as teens by Bishop J. Keith Symons were recently offered apologies and material assistance from the church to provide for their therapy. Three men claiming to have been molested many years ago by Bishop Symons have been in contact with the diocese in recent weeks, according the diocesan chancellor. Father Michael Edwards.

jung, a Catholic, took

Wisconsin Laws Penalize Pregnant Women Who Abuse Drugs, Alcohol ST. FRANCIS, Wis. (CNS) Wisconsin's new so-called "fetal homi-

Vatican Encourages Approval Of Convention Against Child Labor GENEVA (CNS) A Vatican official encouraged the International Labor Organization to approve a convention

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mom" laws give the unborn heightened status, a Catholic official and members of state and area prolife groups said. Both bills were signed into law by Gov. Tommy Thompson in June. The "cocaine mom" law allows cide" and "cocaine

judges to order pregnant women who are chronic abusers of drugs or alcohol into a "fetal

ditions.

The abbot

trator of

is

apostolic adminis-

Hamhung and Tokwon Abbey

territory in

North Korea.

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against forms of child labor, saying the

practice exploited the

most vulnerable

children across the globe. "The interna-

community must fight this battle on several fronts. That means mobilizing tional

together to find solutions for the reason-

able and realistic replacement of child

workers and

to prevent the

problem by

attacking the structural causes, so that

homicide" law covers crimes

poverty can be reduced," Archbishop Giuseppe Bertello told a meeting of the ILO in Geneva June 10. The archbishop IS the Vatican's representative to U.N. organizations based in Geneva.

against unborn children

who are

killed as

lence inflicted on the mother. Basically the law treats a crime in is

ary, there

The

treatment center until they give birth.

the result of a beating or other act of vio-

said.

Victims Of Religious Persecution

WASHINGTON

(CNS)

the 50th anniversary of the estab-

ported

Pakistan."

Palm Beach Church Officials Say Three Men Seek Help For Abuse

land-area liturgical publisher has disappeared, along with the

the only

an unborn child

which

much

the

the victim

same

as a

crime in which the victim has been bom.

16 The Catholic

& Herald

News

June 26, 1998

OafishProfile St.

Joseph A. Kerin

Mass Schedule: Saturday 5 p.m.,

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lishment of the parish May 13, 1997.

Msgr. Joseph A. Kerin was appointed pastor, and Catholic residents in the northern Mecklenburg communities of Huntersville, Davidson and Cornelius

cial

lies

to register as parishioners.

Since then, a steady influx of famiin the region has joined the faith St.

Mark Church now

comprises almost 850 families, or nearly

Vicariate: Charlotte

Pastor: Msgr.

ministry; Habitat for Humanity; spe-

community, and

(704) 948-0231

3,000 parishioners.

While continuing to celebrate Sunday Mass at the bowling facility, Msgr.

Kerin soon added a vigil Mass to the schedule. Huntersville United Method-

in

Huntersville United Methodist

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Church; Sunday 9 & 11 a.m. at Davidson College

ist Church has been the home of the Saturday evening liturgy; from this Methodist hospitality has sprung a joint ministry to Room In The Inn homeless shel-

ter in Charlotte.

Number

of parishioners:

2,889

Number of households: 834

more than the

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a year ago, the people of St. Mark Church Mass for the first family. The site was a

newly established

gathered to celebrate

time as a parish spacious building with state-of-the-art environs complete with dozens of freshly polished bowling lanes, a snack bar, a game room and a shoe

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rental station.

That first Mass at Northcross Lanes at the Lake, near bustling exit 25 on Interstate 77, introduced to northern Mecklenburg County what was then the Diocese of Charlotte's newest parish.

While the St. Mark community gathered to celebrate that

on June

1,

first liturgy

1997, the framework for

establishing a

new

parish

was

set sev-

eral years earlier. In 1990, the diocese

purchased a 23-acre

tract

of land on

Stumptown Road, which intersects Highway 21 near one of the most rapidly

growing areas

in

site,

home and little

western North

is

holiday and seasonal outreach

projects for needy families; ministry to single, pregnant

serves as both Msgr. Kerin'

the parish office. Daily

Mass

celebrated in a chapel set up in the

former family room. The rectory and surrounding property have also hosted various parish events and activities.

The "bowling alley parish" received local and national press for its unique house of prayer and its enterprising spirit. A feature in The Wall Street Journal dubbed the wor-

mothers

in need;

Advent and Lenten discussion groups; and a Spanish Mass for participants in a community "English as a second language" program.

The parish maintains an active relationship with a local nursing home, where volunteers regularly visit, throw birthday and holiday parties and host

movie viewings. On behalf of Mark Parish, Msgr. Kerin accepted an award from the facility in appreciation for outstanding volunteerism.

The parish family life committee organizes parish gatherings for all age groups, and the craft guild contributes altar cloths and priests' vestments.

classic

ELIZABETH CITY

Mark

Parish officials are cur-

rently discussing a master plan with a

builder and an architect, and a capital

campaign

is

being organized for the

near future.

The parish three

currently celebrates

weekend Masses, and daily Mass

continues to be offered

at the rectory.

of the Americas were installed

beth City.

Doreen Warren of Elizabeth City

was

elected state regent. Other officers

elected to the state court are Joyce Rachid

of New Bern,

The new officers were installed during a weekend Mass at Holy Family Church. Also during the Mass, retiring State Regent Lucille Kroboth was presented the Traveling Award of Excellence by Maureen Daughtry, national director.

The convention included an address

by Bishop Joseph F. Gossman of Raleigh, who spoke during an awards luncheon.

Founded in 1903, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas is an organiwhose members are active in the Catholic Church's religious, their

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