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Volume 6 Number 28

Serving Catholics in Western North Carolina in the Diocese of Charlotte

Sister Nirmala

•

March

21, 1997

Looks To

Mother Teresa For Guidance, Prayers —

CALCUTTA,

India (CNS) The Missionaries of Charity have Hindu convert as Mother Teresa's successor.

Sister Nirmala, 63, was unanimously elected by 123 Missionaries of Charity electors March 12, reported UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand.

At a March 14 news conference Sister Nirmala told journalists crowded into the courtyard of the Missionaries of Charity headquarters that she would be relying on Mother Teresa's guidance and elected a

prayers.

me, if Mother prays for me and if you pray for prove myself," she said, flanked by Mother Teresa as she stood on a balcony above the courtyard. "Mother is there to guide "If God prays for

me,

think

I

I'll

us."

Mother Teresa, speaking

microphone, banI will be here until my last breath," she said. "We have to pull on. We have 568 homes all over the world in 120 countries. We will continue God's work." She added that the order would next set up a base in China.

The new superior, an Indian of Nepalese origin, currently heads the congregation's contemplative wing. She once was a missionary in the United States.

"Now I am happy," Mother Teresa said after her successor was announced. Even though health problems forced Mother Teresa to softly into a small

tered with reporters. "I have plenty of

Photo by MIKE

KROKOS

CRISM Coordinator Suzanne Bach and

Eddice Martin of St. Benedict the Moor Church in WinstonSalem discuss healthcare issues at last week's meeting of the diocesan Task Force on Aging.

Task Force By

On

Aging Holds

MIKE KROKOS

"We have a tremendous power in this room,"

This is (he fourth in a series of articles focusing on the concerns and needs of the elderly in the Diocese of Charlotte, and how the Church is addressing this very important issue.

HICKORY — Should each parish estab-

lish

a transportation committee to assist the

What kind of housing

are seniors interested in once they retire?

What can

the

Church and community

rea-

sonably provide to address the aging issue that is facing

many

Catholics

in

of Charlotte? Those were some of the quesesan Task Force on Aging

March

1

3 at the

Catholic Conference Center.

Citing a passage from the

book Our

Nouwen,

CRISM

(Catholic Retirees in Spe-

Coordinator Suzanne Bach people fear being alone as they age.

"It's basic to our human nature," she noted.

The session focused on task force members taking initial steps to address their mission: to provide the diocese with recommendations to address the wants and needs of Catholics over age 60. The task force consists of senior citizens, priests and other relicial Ministries)

said

all

gious, adults with elder caregiving responsibilities,

and professionals with expertise

in

healthcare, direct services, pastoral care, the

and housing. The group's diversity can be seen among senior Kathy Kruckel, a parishioner at Sacred Heart Church in Salisbury who is also caregiver for her 92-year-old father; and George Mundle, a senior housing developer and former director of the Council on Aging in Charlotte. social sciences,

990, her order re-elected her.

Special Ministries for Catholic Social Services,

rior general."

along with Bach

effort.

"With your

is

helping spearhead the

expertise,

we can

very important issue and set a plan in place for the diocese for the next 5-10 years."

The group's recommendations, which

will

take into account the needs of seniors, adult caregivers, and those

who

minister with seniors,

on short and long goals and lead toward development of new outreach and miniswill focus

The recommendations

will consider

key

ar-

eas of ministry and/or service typically addressed in similar action plans: transportation; healthcare

direct services; pastoral care; housing;

and

They

will

take into account the geographic realities of the

diocese

right

am

now.

It's

am

a big responsibility. If you look at

it

dreamland from myself, I

in a

But looking at God, and depending on prayer, think I be able to continue God's work."

Sister Nirmala is "a very fit person for carrying on the inspiration of Mother Teresa," said Archbishop Henry D'Souza of Calcutta, who conducted an eight-day retreat that preceded the congregation's afraid.

I

will

chapter.

Nirmala accompanied Mother Teresa when she visited in 1995, from which time she began to appear in press reports as a possible successor to the Nobel laureate founder of the Missionaries of Charity.

However, India Today, a leading fortnightly in India, and Asiaweek recently described Sister Nirmala as "the dark horse" Sister

tries.

and

After her election, Sister Nirmala said: "I

address this

general and psychological well-being.

Greatest Gift by the late Jesuit Father Henri

1

do and

who

the Diocese

tions raised at the first meeting of the dioc-

resign in

to

"Mother Teresa remains as Mother and foundress," the Missionaries of Charity said in a statement. "Sister Nirmala is the new supe-

said Gerry Carter, director of Family Life and

Editor

needs of the elderly?

Meeting

Initial

work

when

offering a plan of action.

need

While

be included, the possible sources of financing short- and longterm goals should not be the sole criterion for determining the appropriateness of a particular recommendation, Carter noted.

The results of separate surveys distributed financial considerations

to

China

among

in

1993 and Vietnam

the likely successors.

Nirmala is a graduate of Patna Women's College, managed by Apostolic Carmel nuns in the eastern Indian state of Bihar.

The Missionaries of Charity chapter, in session since Jan. 16, has also elected Sisters Frederick Lewis and Priscilla Lewis as councilors general. Two more councilors were to be elected.

Sister

See photo on page 2

to elders, adults with elder caregiving responsibilities, ters,

and

and

priests,

deacons and religious

sis-

listening sessions held in each vicariate

be taken into account when the group makes recommendations.

Bach asked task force members to encour-

inside

age seniors to attend remaining listening sessions.

"Elders need to take the opportunity to share their

Mecklenburg Area

will also

vision and needs," she said.

who

See Task Force, page 2

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5 7

Catholic Schools

"The ultimate task of the task force is to provide the diocese with a plan of action to guide our ministries to those

Pope Speaks

so faithfully served

Supplement

in this issue

News

Briefs

Parish Profile

10-11

12

2 The Catholic

News

&

Herald

March

Report Says Cuban Spies Infiltrating

Task Force On Elderly

Mother Teresa Gives Blessing

Meets, from page

Church and now look towards the Church in their old age," Carter added.

The task force spent the majority of the first meeting in subcommitteees dis-

— With

cussing key areas of ministry. Questions intended to help guide initial discussions

Cuban church gaining popularity and the government losing it, authorities there have begun infiltrating church the

of elder needs in transportation, healthcare and direct services, pastoral care, housing, and general and psychological well-being were discussed.

"There is no possibility of us ever having enough clergy to address the pas-

groups with spies, a Vatican report said.

The report said the Cuban bishops themselves were surprised and pleased increased sympathy toward the Church, but were also concerned that the church's mission could take an overly

toral care issue, but

political turn.

tire faith

at the

The

report

was issued

clergy;

mid-March

in

by Fides, an information agency of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. It outlined the growing enthusiasm among Catholics and non-Catholics as Pope John Paul II prepares to visit

of the Missionaries of Charity,

the island nation early next year.

the post since she founded the order

NIRMALA BLESSING

— Mother Teresa blesses Sister Nirmala, new superior March 14 in

Calcutta. Mother Teresa

in

had held

1950.

Young people in particular are packby curiosity and

in part

rights,

it

Mother Teresa often repeated simple slogans or quotes.

Here

is

a sampling other more famous words.

said.

"The greatest destroyer of peace

criti-

cism (of the government) worries the police, who have decided to re-establish controls and the infiltration of spies and informers in church groups," the report

and

love

is

"Love begins at

said.

abortion."

home. The family

that prays together stays together." quoted an unidentified Cuban uni-

government had been stung by the general mistrust versity student as saying the

among

the population, but

everything to retain

its

was

"Give until

hurts

it

The

"The greatest

Vatican report added a criticism of President Fidel Castro,

who met

the

— with a smile."

trying

old power.

pope

and

love

in

evil is

the lack of

charity."

November.

"Castro himself,

who during his visit

"When we

sounded open toward the possibility of installing democracy and freeing political prisoners, upon his return to Italy

to

Havana has repeated

his loyalty to

Marxist-Leninist principles," the report

task force will

come

all

cese in the

Scripture ffieaJinp for lUe weelt of

Teresa Palm

was increasingly frank discussion among Cubans of the said there

Source:

CNS

©1996 CNS Graphics

Reports

Sunday:

country's problems and harsher criticism

of the government, which "in the name of a dictatorship, has produced only economic and human failures."

It cited a worsening food and medical situation on the island. According to hospital workers, there is an increase in blindness, related to vitamin deficiency, and in a form of paralysis caused by malnutrition. Even common medicines like aspirin have become rare, it said.

will

fall.

face to face

we are going to be judged on how much we have loved."

Mother

meet three more

May and June). Final rec-

be made to the dioTask force members include Delores Aherns; Stephanie Biggers; Sandra Breakfield; Kathryn Brown; Kay Cuzzone; B.J. Dengler; Lola Holt, Peter Hubicki; Don and Hope Irmiter; Mercy Sister Jeanne Marie Kienast; Betty and Verne King; Gloria King; Kathy Kruckel; Father Andy Latsko; Father Anthony Marcaccio; Eddice Martin; Sharon Mayfield; Louise McMurry; Father Fidel Melo; George Mundle; Alma Mungo; Frances Nunziata; Matthias Propst; Alberta Raysinger; Anna Rounds; Al and Jo Santoro; Ray Schmitt; Father Ed Sheridan; Joy Shilan; Mary and Dick Ward; and Gayla Woody.

ommendations

with God,

said.

It

"The psychologi-

of the aging vary widely and

times (in April,

"The growing sympathy toward the

It

Sister

"All elders do not think, feel or react alike," noted Kruckel.

The

by respect

church and the increasingly open

community," said Mercy

Jeanne Marie Kienast, pastoral associate at St. Matthew Church, who feels each parish should implement a pastoral ministry training program.

should be addressed."

for and interest in the pontiff, who is seen

by Cubans as a strong defender of hu-

man

shouldn't be just

it

the responsibility of the en-

it is

cal needs

ing churches on Sunday, motivated in part

1

the

Church Groups

By JOHN THAVIS VATICAN CITY (CNS)

21, 1997

Mark 11: 1-10 or John 12: 12-16 Isaiah 50: 4-7 Philippians 2: 6-11 Mark 15:

Annual Chrism Mass

Entry Into Jerusalem

Monday:

Tuesday:

St.

Isaiah 42: 1-7

Isaiah 49: 1-6

John 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday:

2

47 or

John 12: 1-11

Tuesday, March 25 1

14: 1-15:

1-39

Isaiah 50: 4 -9a

Matthew

Noon

Patrick Cathedral

26: 14-25

Holy Thursday:

Exodus 12: 1-8,11-14 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13: 1-15

Good

Isaiah 52: 13-53: 12

Friday:

Hebrews

Principal Celebrant:

Awareness Seminar

Sexuality

WINSTON-SALEM

— A Fa-

ther/Son-Mother/Daughter Sexual-

Awareness Seminar is April 13 from 12-3 p.m. at St. Leo the Great Church. Females report to the activity center, males to the gym. Cost is $5 per family. Bring a bag lunch.

Drinks and dessert provided. Call the church, (910) 724-0561, to regity

Bishop William G. Curlin from around the diocese will renew their commitment to the priesthood, and Bishop Curlin will Priests

consecrate the holy

oils for

use

"So they brought the colt to Jesus and put their cloaks over it. And he sat on it. Many people spread

on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut from the fields.

Those preceding him as well as those following kept crying out: 'Hosanna! Blessed their cloaks

is

he

who comes name of the

in the

in parishes

thoroughout the

coming year.

Lord.'

(Mark

11:7-10) C

ister.

1

997 CNS G/apri>cs

4: 14-16, 7-9 John 18: 1-19:42 5:

Holy Saturday: (Easter Vigil)

Genesis 1: 1-2: 2, 22: 1-18 Exodus 14: 15-15: 1 Isaiah 54: 5-14, 55: 1-11 Baruch 3: 9-15, 32-4: 4 Ezekiel 36: 16- 17a, 18-

28 Romans

Mark

(

6:

3-11

16: 1-7

March

The Catholic News

21, 1997

Pope Appeals For Peace VATICAN CITY (CNS)

— Pope

In

Albania; Church Aids

Refugees

&

Herald 3

In Italy

compelled to and for rights, in the re-establishment of trust between the citizens and their authorities. None of that can be realized with-

Berisha had appealed during the previous week. EU ministers did not rule out a wider intervention, but they decided to wait for the report of a diplomatic team sent to Tirana for talks with the govern-

clothing and blankets "constantly, but

John Paul II appealed to Albanians to stop the spread of violence which had sent thousands fleeing in panic, while church aid workers in neighboring Italy tried to

accommodate

out public order."

ment and opposition groups.

Day and night, meanwhile, refugees on boats from Albania continued to arrive on the shores of southern Italy. The port city of Brindisi was "completely saturated," Mayor Lorenzo Maggi said before a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi March 1 6. The prime minister, in turn, said Italy would do what

Italian bishops, called

trary,

the refugees.

Angelus address March 1 6, the pontiff asked people to pray for peace in the Balkan country engulfed in anarchy

The pope

after anti-government protests turned to widespread looting, gunfire and destruction. The pope urged those who had

weapons

to put

is

On

same day, the 15-member European Union agreed to send civilian

•

P.O. Box 36776

•

the

and military advisers to Albania, but stopped short of the armed intervention for which Albanian President Sali

not

an adequate means to resolve social problems," Pope John Paul said. "On the conDiocese of Charlotte

said

logue."

them down.

"Destructive violence certainly

feel

Europe must help the Albanian government and its people "to construct their country on the basis of democracy and political and social dia-

In his

seized

everyone should

collaborate, out of respect for people

it

is still

Lodesserto,

"We

can't throw

them

March

21, 1997

Diocese of Charlotte

•

meet the needs of Albanians "because we do not know how long this humanitarian action will have to last," said

to help

spokesman Ferruccio Ferrante.

"The immediate problem now is the arrival of masses of refugees in Italy,",a statement from the organization said, "but at the same time there is a concrete and unceasing need for the international community to cope with the destabiliza-

into the

P.O. Box 36776

•

on other church

agencies in Europe to solicit donations

The Archdiocese of Lecce, just south of Brindisi, was housing refugees in churches, where volunteers brought food,

The Chancery

coordinating the

Caritas Italiana, relief agency of the

sea."

Charlotte, N.C. 28236

who was

relief effort.

could to handle the influx of refugees,

adding,

and with the risk ... of grave repercussions in the whole Balkan region."

tion of all of Albania

Charlotte, N.C. 28236

The Chancery

Dear Friends

in Christ,

At Easter, we ask your generous support and response to the second collecwhich will be taken in all parishes of our diocese to help meet the needs of our Vocation and Seminarian program to provide support for the continuing education of our priests.

Like most other dioceses, we are in need of men who feel called to the priesthood, to serve the spiritual needs of our growing Catholic population. Presently, we have 23 men in various seminaries, and we look to the day when they will be ordained and begin their service to the Church in the Diocese of Char-

March

21, 1997

tion

lotte.

Also, the diocese regularly sponsors workshops and other programs to keep our priests abreast of development in theology and pastoral practices. This theological updating is important and will help our priests in serving the needs of all the faithful.

The cost of education continues to rise and it is only through your kindness and generosity that we are able to meet these escalating expenses. Please know of our gratitude and appreciation for your generous response to the Seminary and Priests' Continuing Education Collection to be taken the weekend of March 29-30.

Dear Friends

The Holy Land,

Christ's homeland, is our spiritual home, as well. Over the marking the great events of His life and death have been cherished and protected from harm by the kind support of Christians the world over.

Your generosity is what keeps alive the caring spirit of Jesus in the Holy Places. Your generosity also supports the work of the Franciscan Missioners who serve the people there... pilgrims, native Christians and the poor of every

I

am

who

are in need.

Your donation this year may mean another meal for a refugee child, a candle for a dark shrine, a bit of spruce-up paint on a door, a warm place to sleep for once-in-a-lifetime young pilgrims, the very bread and wine for our daily Eucharist.

the

Wishing you the blessing of this holy Easter Season,

in Christ,

years, the shrines

faith

Please be as generous as you can Holy Land when the collection

March

our less fortunate sisters and brothers in taken in our parishes on Good Friday,

8.

Wishing you God's blessing,

Sincerely in Christ,

to is

I

am

Sincerely in Christ,

Very Rev. Mauricio W. West, V.G.

'ery Rev. Mauricio Chancellor

Chancellor

1524

E.

Morehead Street

•

Charlotte, N.C. 28207

1524

E.

Morehead Street

Remember

Ml

His In Yours.

Easter Vigil Mass

March

Chrism Mass Holy Tuesday, March 25, 12 noon

Mass of the Lord's Supper Holy Thursday, March 27, 7:30 pm Stations of the Cross

Good

Friday,

March

28, 3

29, 8

Celebrated by Bishop William G. Curlin

pm Rector: The Very Reverend Paul Gary

Veneration of the Cross

Good

Friday,

March

28, 7:30

Parochial Vicars: Reverend Eric Houseknecht

pm

and Reverend Thomas Williamson

Charlotte, N.C. 28207

"A valid Will stands as a continuing expression of our concern for loved ones, as

well as an ongoing commitment to the Church and the community in which we live'.'

Bishop William G. Curlin

or to your parish. Simply have the following

statement included in your Will:

—

Easter Sunday March 30 8, 9:30 & 11 am, 12:30 pm // am Mass celebrated by Bishop William G. Curlin

•

W. West, V.G.

ou can express your commitment to your Church by making a bequest to the Diocese of Charlotte

pm

"/ leave to the

Charlotte (or

Roman

Catholic Diocese of

parish, city) the

sum of $

percent of the residue of my estate) for religious, educational and charitable works."

(or

For more information on

how

to

make

its

a Will that works, contact

Jim Kelley, Diocese of Charlotte, Office of Development, 1524 East Morehead

St.,

Charlotte,

it

not enough," said Father Cesare

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

March 23

March 27

11 a.m.

7:30 p.m.

Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's

Passion/Palm Sunday

Mass St Patrick Cathedral

Supper St.

March 25 March 28

7:15 a.m.

Speaker

7:30 p.m.

Prayer Breakfast Good Friday Charlotte Convention Commemoration of the Lord's Passion Center St. Patrick Cathedral Charlotte 12 noon

YMCA

inspires us to persevere in faith

confident that His

March 29

Oils and Recommitment of

8 p.m.

Holy Saturday Easter Vigil St. Patrick Cathedral Charlotte

and in union with Christ,

word transforms and renews our

Amy in

your spare

time?

A group of teen-age boys recently described what amused them to a teacher friend of mine.

Throwing things played a central role but they weren't tossing baseballs.

what these guys do

And

in the story,

despite their

certainly not a

them when we drive by."

"I've thrown raw meat at people walking by the lake," another added. The listener's eyebrows rose.

"Once I got a lady walking with her kids with a steak."

The eyebrows rose another centimeter. "It was a cheap cut," she was reassured.

Fruit is a popular projectile. These adolescent males, every one of them from an upper-middle-class background with all the privileges such a life provides,

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earlier,

between

Weather permitting, he sometimes meditates on his where he had the stations of the cross installed a few years ago.

The 76-year-old pontiff ad-libbed with the children at the church of San Salvatore in Lauro, just across the Tiber River from the Vatican. He reminded them that Easter was coming, a day that is "more important than Christmas, because on that day Christ rose from the dead."

The pope quickly added: "But maybe for children, is more important."

The pope noted that the wealthy Roman neighborhood was known for its antique stores and an annual evening trade

fair.

He

suggested that the churches of

open until late can stop in at any hour.

at night, too,

so that

Welborn

power and success; as sources of pleasure; as cogs in a machine that will make you profit.

The day after this discussion, the same group sat in their same seats, taking a quiz.

The teacher collected the quizzes, graded them quickly and returned them. students, both the boys who had bragged of vandalism and the girls who had presented only

The their

mild objections, stared

"Skaters.

"When

is

can't stand 'em," one

I

they're going around the lake,

boy declared.

we throw

pen-

laughed heartily as they recounted tale after tale of heaving oranges and grapefruit at pedestrians and passing vehicles. Just for variety, they added driving into full trash cans and tormenting animals.

"But," a young man hastily added, lest the listener

some

who

draw the wrong conclusion, "there

are

pick on homeless guys downtown.

We don't do that."

kids

Well good for you. What a bunch of humanitarians!

What

these

young men were doing was treating They were causing pain

other human beings as objects. the

up even

Guest Column

nies and stuff at

Most Reverend William G. Curlin Editor: Michael Krokos Associate Editor: Joann Keane

gets

private terrace above his apartment,

visitors

Charlotte

Publisher:

The pope normally

5:30 a.m. and 6 a.m., and spends time praying alone in his private chapel before celebrating Mass at 7 a.m.

try.

game.

March 21, 1997 Volume 6 • Number 28

risen at about 6:30 a.m. that morning.

the zone remain

11 a.m.

Easter Sunday Mass St. Patrick Cathedral

cpa]

young people he likes to start his day by watching the sun come up over Rome.

"Every day I always try to see the rising of the sun," the pope said during a parish visit in downtown Rome March 16. He informed the children that it had

I warmly welcome the Ecumenical Commission of the Diocese of Stockholm. With fond memories of my visit to Sweden, I encourage you to persevere in your work for the unity of all Christians in your coun-

protestations,

^p°|

—

Christmas

March 30

w News & Herald

Likes To Watch Sunrise ROME (CNS) Pope John Paul II, a perennial early riser, told a group of

sisters,

Continuing our catechesis on the Blessed Virgin Mary, we now consider Mary's place in the public ministry of Jesus. According to the Second Vatican Council, Mary fully accepted the Lord's teaching about the Kingdom of God and the sacrifices which it entails (cf.

"Lumen Gentium," 58). Jesus deliberately chose to be separated from all family ties in order to emphasize the need for complete fidelity to God's will. Although this separation must have troubled Mary, she continued to follow her son spiritually and to embrace his teaching. The Gospels tell us that Mary was present on a number of occasions when her son preached. Jesus' statement that His mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and keep it (cf. Lk 8:21) is to be applied above all to Mary. As a faithful disciple, she shared in Christ's rejection and His sufferings, and cooperated in His saving work. Her example of fidelity

What's Funny And What's Not What do you do for entertainment

CHRISM Mass Blessing of the Sacred

Clergy to Priestly Ministry St. Patrick Cathedral Charlotte

English at his weekly

lives.

Patrick Cathedral Charlotte

Charlotte

in

and discomfort

to others for the

purpose of entertain-

ment.

"It's

funny," they responded to objections, "and

nobody really gets hurt."

Both points are highly questionable. If these are your friends you should be very concerned.

"What

at their

papers in disbelief.

did you get?" they whispered to each other.

"Zero."

"Zero."

All were zeroes except one

been handed

in virtually blank.

boy whose paper had He had A+ scrawled

across the top.

"What's going on?"

The teacher shrugged. "I'm bored. I just wanted to I thought it would be funny."

see the look on your faces.

A couple of boys studied their papers, brows deeply One girl put her head down.

Next the teacher whipped out a box of Girl Scout cookies and gave cookies to five students at random.

"Hey, why don't you give one to us?"

The teacher smirked rather cruelly. "It's really funny to see you guys so mad. This day was really dull furrowed.

until this class

Maybe

came

in. I'll

laugh about this

some people about

even

tell

Treating others today as objects lays a foundation for using people in the future as stepping stones to

all

night.

tomorrow."

At this point, the light began to dawn. "I get it," one of the previous day's braggarts announced, "You're doing to us what we said we did to other people."

The teacher nodded and asked how it felt to be treated this way. Not good, the boys answered.

Perhaps this lesson in the Golden Rule helped one or two of them re-evaluate their treatment of other people, reminded them of what it feels like to be treated like an object.

Could you use a little refresher in that lesson?

I'll

Amy

Welborn

is

a

CNS columnist.

it

March

The Catholic News

21, 1997

Father Thomas

for his painting?

He could have picked from other moments that took place during that Passover meal, but he didn't. to capture that

Da Vinci

chose

second of indignation and

anger and disbelief. The disciples reel back in horror, saying, "Is it I, Lord? Is it I?" Soon Judas will slip out to make his final arrangements and later that night will stand with the mob and soldiers who arrest Jesus. Jesus will be crucified and in another few hours Judas, too, will be dead a suicide.

Yet, why did he betray Jesus? The most familiar theory is that he did it for money. But would Judas have "sold out" for a mere twenty dollars, which is the value of those 30 pieces of silver? I think

—

not.

The money was more

Herald 5

One Candle

Light Betrayal: Why Did Judas Do It? Leonardo Da Vinci's portrayal of the Last Supper is, perhaps, the most famous religious painting of all time. Why did he choose the instant when Jesus announced, "One of you will betray Me,"

&

likely a bar-

gain-sealer, a kind of token expression

of a meeting-of-the-minds. And that is why, when Judas changed his mind, he threw the money back at the chief priests saying, "I have sinned by betraying innocent blood."

To understand Judas we need some background. Suppose as a little boy or girl your mother and father and teachers told you, over and over again, that God loved your country, God loved your people so much that He was going to send a mighty leader. He would be an even grander hero than King David.

Oh, to be a part of this great moment, to be close to this great leader! Then Jesus comes and you believe He is the Messiah, the Promised One. And Judas gave up everything, throwing in his lot to follow Him. But, as the months went by, it became clear that Jesus was talking about another kind of kingdom. He was not going to start a revolution. At least, not the kind Judas expected. So Judas, with

McSweeney

J.

stubborn self-will,

eryone except Jesus. He

made some decisions.

He would force Jesus to do what he knew was

stands very quietly in the

his

had

best. If he

Him

ar-

backed

Him against

the wall, Jesus

would have

rested,

the

of all this festivity. Jesus answers, "I am waiting here for Judas."

For his

to start a revolution.

own good and

shadows of the Gates.

Someone asks Him what He is doing, in the midst

good of

Self-will strikes close to

home

for

each of us. I'm asking you to be honest.

Be honest about your own self-will and the things you do to people because of it.

Each one of us can look into our hearts and find something of Judas there. Like him, we are free to decide that we know better, better than God knows what is

We

God's

to

are free to say

what

"Yes" or "No"

will.

There will

is

me

God's forgiving love which He offers even to Judas Iscariot. But the question still remains: Will Judas use his freedom to accept it or reject

a very beautiful legend about

happen on the Last Day.

In

celebrating, danc-

is

it?

And that is the question we must ask about the

bit

of Judas

in ourselves.

For a free copy of the Christopher News Note, "Let Go, Let God In Your Life,

Paradise everyone

symbolizes to

it

the infinite quality of

Jesus to the enemy.

best.

like that story be-

I

cause

the people, Judas turned in

" write to

48th Street,

The Christophers, 12 East

New

NY 10017.

York,

Father Thomas

J.

McSweeney

is di-

rector of the Christophers.

ing and singing with great jubilation. Ev-

Question Corner Father John Dietzen Medically,

Death

What Caused Jesus'

there

On The Cross?

Q. / am not a physician, but through my profession I do have some medical knowledge. We are told that Jesus suffered much in the scourging and carrying of the cross,

and while He was on

no such thing as

a stupid honest

Yours has been addressed often through the centuries. Usually, of course, the response reflected the state of scientific

information at the time.

To my knowledge,

the

the best study of

modern medical science was produced by two members

the subject in light of

cross.

may be a stupid what did He actually die This

question, but

of? I realize

were no doctors or scientists there report what happened.

there to

is

Since even Pontius Pilate was sur-

of the medical staff of the Mayo Clinic with two Methodist clergymen. It appeared in the March 21, 1986, issue of the Journal of the American Medical

prised He died so soon, there must have been something different about His death.

Association.

me assure you there may

final section

be a

First, let

lot

As you note, that Jesus'

could dislodge into the

death occurred in so few hours amazed Pilate him-

heart's blood supply sys-

of stupid answers around, but

tion

tem, causing a rupture in the cardial muscle wall,

(Mk. 15:44). The process of dying by crucifixion could continue for many hours, even days. self

This

fact,

and nearly immediate death.

coupled with

by Matthew and Mark) just before He died, suggests that some sort of catastrophic

the loud cry (reported

event caused His death.

It

may have been

a rupture of the

heart.

The massive physical and emo-

The

tional

traumas of the previous 24 hours

and

speaks directly to your questhe source of most of what

is

may have caused

Perhaps a more likely is simple terminal exhaustion, resulting from loss of blood and severe shock during the scourging a few hours before and from the painful struggle to breathe as His body weakened on the cross.

This would cause Him to die relatively quickly, too exhausted to even take explanation

Their study deals with the entire passion story, starting with Gethsemane.

A.

or aortic valves. These

follows.

question.

"non-infective throm-

botic vegetations" to

form on the mitral

See Dietzen, page 9

Letters Many Are "Unorthodox" would

respond to Father Edgar Holden's letter of Feb. 21.

Since the definition of "orthodox" is to be sound or correct in opinion or doctrine, I would suggest that there are many in the Church, unfortunately, who are rather unorthodox. The list of those who would fall into this latter category is quite I

like to

me just to identify a few: Those who refer to themselves as

long. Permit

— "Catholics Free Choice."

— Those promoting the "We are Church" referendum.

— The "Call Action" group.

— Those who think of themselves — those theologians, for

to

as sedevacantists.

All

writers,

lit-

urgists, educators and others who promote ideas, programs, liturgical events that are misleading or openly antagonistic to the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church.

I

Scott

would agree with the statement that Hahn is a "zealous and balanced

communicator of contemporary orthodox Catholicism."

Rev. Mr.

Thomas O'Connell Winston-Salem

Catholic Schools Are

Impossible Dream For

Schools Week. There are a few

selves Catholic followers.

adhere others

strictly to

who

teachings.

is

Church teaching and

disregard most or

With such radical

all

of the

differences,

could easily appear that more than one type of Catholi-

in practice,

there

Some who

it

cism.

Let's face

tistics that 1

sooner or

later,

want to be

in the

it,

one has Church

sta-

in his analysis:

The number of Catholic students v

who apply and are denied (placed on "the waiting

to

make a Catholic education feasible; 3. The number of Catholic families

from ever applying because the admission policies are unfairly skewed; 4. The number of families per parish who prefer sending their child to pubthat are discouraged

5.

ish

private education;

The number of

who

families per par-

are currently sending their child

to private, non-Catholic schools;

or not.

James S. Degnan Winston-Salem

6.

also includes af-

meetings).

7. The demographic analysis of the growth of counties within our diocese

since 1990;

What

8.

analyses

The distances parents who have

children enrolled in Catholic Schools

indicate

regionalization;

Catholics are directed to

list");

The number of Catholic families that do not apply because there is not a Catholic school close enough in location 2.

lic vs.

to decide if they

were not

week (which

ter-school activities, special events and

This letter is in response to Dr. Skube's recent column regarding Catholic

Difference Lies In Practice I would like to comment on Father Edgar Holden's letter which appeared in the The Catholic & Herald Feb. 21.

Father Holden is right to correct the implication that there is more than one type of Catholicism. However, there are different kinds of people who call them-

travel per

Many

make

disciples" and share the

of truth which lic Church.

is

found only

"Go and message

in the

Catho-

What a denial of faith to not provide our communities with this great tool of evangelization and faith formation, especially in an area that is filled with misconceptions of the Catholic Church.

Maybe the motto for Catholic Schools Week should be: "Catholic

—

Schools You Wish You Schools Had"; And the theme for 1998: "CathoSchools You Can Only lic Schools

—

Dream

Of."

Carolann Darling Advance, N.C.

.

6 The Catholic

& Herald

News

March

Work

Put Your Assets To

By JIM

KELLEY

covers the process of accumulat-

It

managing and

ever

over the course of a lifetime. Creating a sound estate plan and keeping it up-to-

ciated prop-

date expresses your desires regarding

who

receives your assets and under

what

circumstances; helps eliminate unnecessary administration expenses; and gives

you control of what happens

to

your

re-

erty that

many thoughtful

Episcopal Church one could feel genuine excitement among the more than 1 50 partici-

gifts

and bring you favorable tax

You usually deduct the current

market value of the asset you give you probably paid originally and you do not pay capital gains tax on a charitable gift the way fair

instead of the lower price

you would

if

you sold

it

instead.

A Loved One Now

Our thoughts

naturally turn to famduring Easter, Mother's Day, and Father's Day. A wonderful spouse, cherished children and grandchildren, beloved ily

parents, treasured brothers

and

bring reasons to celebrate.

such a blessed season

It's

—

son

memorial

sisters all

— and

rea-

cial

and your Church are carried out in welcome ways. Balancing your hopes for the

charitable gifts

to Catholic causes, their parish, the dioc-

future with realistic plans for today can

esan Foundation, or the Diocese of Char-

be very

lotte that

strengthen the foundation of Ca-

I

look forward to the opportunity to

done without diminishing the security of your spouse,

discuss your long-range estate and finan-

children, or other loved ones.

when you contact me at the Development Office, Diocese of Charlotte, 1524 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28207, (704) 33 1 - 1 709 or 377-687 1

tholicism. This can be

plans in confidence and without ob-

cial

ligation

Selecting The Right Property Have you considered funding your with something other than cash? Perhaps you invest in mutual funds or stocks

company

stock

munity.

Those who would benefit most this gathering, she

pointed out, could not afford the time nor would they devote an entire day to "talking the talk without a determination to walk the walk

community."

Keynote speakers Kimberly Bobo, executive director of the recently established National Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice based in Chicago, and Dr. June Jackson Christmas, psychiatrist and health policy planner from New York, both stressed the importance of cultivating faith that

gift

or receive shares from a

greater involvement in addressing issues

right here in the Asheville

satisfying.

Jim Kelley is Director of Development for the Diocese of Charlotte.

is

satisfied only in the do-

ing of justice.

"Doing justice," asserted Bobo, "is same as doing good things." In

not the

her view, running soup kitchens does not

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—

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your

Diocese of Charlotte also use their estate

make

among

ment

government, Christmas reminded everyone with an eye on the current economic scene that "a rising tide does not lift all boats." On behalf of groups "whose race and class make them expendable from the word 'go,'" Christmas

Participants

combine your love for someone spewith God's great love for us.

gifts to

assure that your wishes for your family

plans as vehicles to

15 for a ground-

of economic injustice in the broader comDee Williams of Asheville, responding to the keynote speakers, voiced a concern widely shared among partici-

for special

parish, Catholic causes, or this diocese that

March

breaking ecumenical conference addressing social justice. Eco-

Catholics in the

sources,

Stirring beneath the

nomic Initiatives: Issues ofJustice and Faith was a daylong event cosponsored by the Justice and Peace Office of the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte, and the Task Force on Economic Justice of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina.

The purpose of the conference was to generate deeper commit-

Honoring Voicing your wishes through a wellplanned will, revocable living trust, or other valid legal arrangement can enable you to conserve more property for heirs, save you taxes both now and in the future, and reduce your estate settlement expenses. Let your attorney incorporate your wishes into the proper legal form so that your assets go to work for you while you control what happens to them.

As grateful stewards of their re-

—

and a day make advantreatment.

Speaking from her considerable experience in public policy at all levels of

at Trinity

pants gathered

tageous

Make Your Wishes Known

decorum

have owned for longer than a year

Should you fail to make your own plans, the state of North Carolina has provisions to distribute your assets, yet possibly not as you would prefer. Under rigid and impersonal "state-wide" wills, your friends and charitable interests cannot receive any benefits from your estate.

ASHEVILLE quiet

you

sources.

Addressed At Ecumenical Conference

Correspondent

the

form, appre-

Initiatives

PAUL FREDETTE

What-

distributing property

ing,

By

option plan.

There's no mystery to estate planning.

Economic

21, 1997

does

insists a faith that

must operate in two critical areas: Advocating public policies and supporting the right of workers to organize.

justice

argued for a four-fold approach requiring awareness, advocacy, action and accountability to deal effectively with a national mood of "let me get mine first."

Without absolving government of its responsibilities to cooperate with private and religious groups, Christmas concluded her remarks by affirming the crucial role of faith-based groups, saying "it is not just for others, but for all of us that

we must

act."

Responding to the keynote speakers, Dr. Barney Offerman, director of the Campaign for Human Development in the Charlotte diocese, said he welcomed their affirmations of the connection between a strong labor movement and the advancement of economic justice, noting the legislative accomplishments of the 1960s and early '70s in the area of civil rights, housing and health care.

Other participants like Trinitarian Sister Marie Frechette, director of the western regional office of Catholic Social Services, felt, personally challenged to examine some aspect of their commitment to social justice. "I'm being pushed to grow," she admitted.

Throughout the afternoon, regional and local leaders facilitated seven workshops that focused on housing and homelessness, welfare reform, immigration law, rural communities, institutionalized racism, employment ethics and living wage, and opportunities to promote economic justice in local communities.

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Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools

A Dream Come

MACS...

True

by C. Charles LeBlanc, Regional Superintendent I

have been gainfully employed by Catholic schools since 1967. In those 30 years

I

have

either participated in or witnessed various schooling styles of parochial, inter-parochial

and/or diocesan educational programs. Regardless of the offering there always appeared

some degree of

internal competition that did not address the vision

Catholic Church as

Somehow, ("Look

how

and see

they love one another") seemed

Maybe what

was narrow

schooling that

scope.

In

some

was seeing

I

areas

I

and mission of the

it.

message of Jesus

the

at these Christians

difficult.

was

understand

I

There

is

discussion to

readily available.

that service

more

providing a service that

is

can eventually become a model for other communi-

copy and expand.

ties to

Knowing

in

we

observed

make

MACS

that the

system

are indebted to those

is

only five years old,

who have gone

before us

buildings being built that were the

with the vision of education that

envy of many and

with the mission of the Church. Simply stated that

saw

that there

in other areas

desks for each child to have a

MACS

I

were not even enough seat.

mission

Son and the Holy

the

vision of the Christian dimension of

observe all the

Catholic education.

that I

MACS

is

refreshing in that

schools in the system are like

program

tuition assistance

commands

name of the Father

Spirit,

I

and teach them

with you always; yes, even to the end of

(Mt. 28:19-20).

system

that the

I

pray that God's blessings

may more

I

What

Constructive Learning Environment

Equality

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; look

and see how they

is

present in

tem

all

make up

is

to provide Catholic children

in the

Mecklenburg Area the op-

the Catholic tradition.

any other

is

We are com-

students spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially

the life of the to prepare

school, there

one essential

The uniqueness of our Catholic school system

them to live and serve in

differ-

it

strength it is

draws

rooted."

limited.

its

inspiration

from the Gospel

My

The gospel

in is

and

its

which not

schools has been one in which there

were seeming limitations based reaches farther.

MACS,

MACS by

its

strive to

in

experience in Catholic

on parochial boundaries.

ing and responsible citizens.

very

nature serves Mecklenburg County.

We

maintain an environment

which the teachings of Jesus are

promoted and proclaimed as the basis

of the values taught

which endeavors

to

develop the

and physical dimensions of each student.

spiritual, intellectual,

MACS

and

emotional, social

staff strive to

respect and love.

An

indispensable element in the Catholic school environment

is

the support

and involvement of parents. The home and school working hand

in

hand creates

an environment that encourages each child to develop a personal relationship with Christ through

The

knowledge of the Catholic

faith.

learning environment in every Catholic school strives to foster in each

student a positive self image that will inspire

sense of

initiative, responsibility

and aesthetic values and a desire

and respect.

him It

or her to develop a personal

fosters a sensitivity to cultural

to acquire the qualities

of heart and mind

necessary for effective service to others.

and upheld.

Further, each student

is

encouraged

in the daily practice of social graces

through refinement in manners, speech and dress.

shared responsibility with our par-

up

and parents.

faculty

proclaim and witness Gospel values by creating an environment built on mutual

We recognize that this mission is a ishes

by the young

of every school day. Our schools are communities of Christians empowered by

a changing society as self-respectence:

reflected daily

is

voices raised in prayers of thanks and prayers of petition at the opening and close

mitted to the development of our

school in this complex variety of events that

Mecklenburg

portunity for a quality education in

Catholic education said, "While the like

of the

the Spirit

In 1988 the Congregation for

is

The mission

by Joan Stretch, member, Board of Education

Area Catholic Schools regional sys-

arenas of the service community.

Catholic school

Mission

when

a difference

love one another. Positives are present.

so

are

meditate on the Scripture

at these Christians

MACS

strongly evangelize.

system-driven and not parochial supported.

to

gave you. And know

continue to lead and direct the efforts of

Parish contributions to the

family.

am

time, "

all

collaborative

"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all

is,

nations; baptizing them in the

and

has taken to heart the

is

to our highest expectations academically

We

expect our children to live

and behaviorally. Discipline

is

administered with firmness, kindness, concern and always in the best interest of the child and school

community.

2

Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools

MACS

March

Experiences Incredible Growth

Admissions Procedure

by Jennifer Wheeler, Director of Development

During the 1991-92 school year, more

School Enrollment Increase (%]

than

400 students were on waiting

lists,

and Our Lady of the Assumption

Catholic School

was thought

to

be

closing in three years due to the widen-

1991-92

to

Offers

1996-97

MACS

MACS

Charlotte-Mecklenburg

Families

Charlotte Latin

Many

Providence Day

Options

ing of Independence Boulevard. Total

Catholic

student capacity for

all five

schools was 2,420.

To accommodate

rising enrollment,

MACS

and the Catholic schools

was created

21, 1997

in Charlotte

increased from five to seven schools

with the addition of an elementary and

MACS

middle school. The

system

now

has the capacity to serve 4,300 students,

All Saints Catholic School

was a

newly created elementary school, to serve the area.

Country Day

built

surprise

The school now has

to serve

640

the capacity

Catholic High

School was built to accommodate up to 1,200 students,

almost double the

students

it

was able

house

to

in the previous location.

The building of allowed for a previous

the

new middle

CCHS

HTCMS is

was converted

currently

this

850

summer

OLA,

location,

school

at the

accommodat-

to increase the

move due

school on Shamrock Drive.

Ann's Parish

built a Parish

Catholic School students

Catholic Middle School provided

space for additional students in

more

all

elementary schools. The capacity

now

Ann enjoy

lunch, physical education classes and

the

other activities.

at

room was added

lists

in

many

students

area

into a multipur-

Catholic School

and

St.

A kindergarten classto the existing school

is

386.

procedure enables

for both the Parish

facility includes a

cafeteria, stage

The current admissions

new

Gabriel Catholic School to use.

The new

gymnasium,

families the greatest

and classrooms to serve

the previous school.

St.

MACS

interest in the

more than 400

regionalization,

were on waiting

Gabriel Parish built a

children.

The move

Trinity

St.

546

Activity Center where the St.

new Holy

Ann

Currently the school can serve 306

ing 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. to the

to the

widening of Independence Boulevard,

new

St.

number

Community Center

forced to

and then

concept of regionalization. Prior to

pose room. The current capacity for

students,

of seats to 1,100.

built a

new CCHS

and the

former school cafeteria

with work beginning on the campus

students.

A new Charlotte

number of

structure

to the ever increasing

students in that

to the Charlotte-

Mecklenburg area often express

Within a year, the building was

number of Catholic

new

Families

growing southeast Charlotte

expanded due

area.

by Virginia Bond, Admissions Director

Charlotte

an increase of 1,880.

opportunities for

students, an increase of 176 over

St.

securing a seat for

Patrick Catholic School, the

oldest Catholic school in Charlotte,

their child in

MACS.

received extensive renovations includ-

new gym floor, masonry repairs, new bathrooms and repairs to the ing a

cafeteria.

Present capacity

is

365.

Parish Catholic schools in Charlotte.

When

the Catholic schools in Charlotte

joined forces, families were given access to

all

seven schools in

MACS;

therefore increasing their chances of enrolling their children in one of the

The

schools.

current admissions proce-

dure enables families the greatest opportunities for securing a seat for their

child in

MACS.

Families applying for admissions for their elementary aged children are

offered five different

They

campus

locations.

are asked to indicate their

first

four school choices by preference on

admissions form.

their

Many inquiring families express know that MACS will make

relief to

every effort to place their elementary child in one of the five parochial

schools within the Mecklenburg Area

Catholic School system.

As one new

family applying for admissions for the 1997-98 school year wrote their application,

impressed with fore

we

"We were

all

on

equally

the schools, there-

are very flexible in our choices

and just want our children

in a Catholic

school." All five elementary schools,

Holy

Trinity Catholic

Middle School

and Charlotte Catholic High School offer a quality education in the Catholic tradition.

March

HWS

21, 1997

wm m

Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools

3

Learning Enrichment Activities Program Begins at MACS

by Karen Mann, Director of Learning Support

All children can learn, but the rate in which learning takes place varies

from student

to student.

For several years, the

Learning Support Program has helped students little

extra support.

gram), which

LEAP

MACS

will pilot at

enrichment opportunities

to all children while allowing students

MACS

Buses Off and

Rolling

who

master concepts faster than class-

mates an opportunity during the school

by John Eichorn, Transportation Chair

In

day

August of 1995, seven big yellow buses with Mecklenburg Area Catholic

MACS' new

transportation system. This service has been a

boon for the parents of the 400-plus students who utilize the system, allowing more convenient access to all seven schools in the MACS system.

With every year the fleet has grown. During the school day the buses are used for school field trips, transporting the students to cultural enrichment programs and class athletic

retreats.

In addition, a 22-passenger bus

planned for the use of smaller

teams like tennis and golf for transportation to and from tournaments.

Convenience and increased system.

is

The

safety

accessibility are the purpose of the transportation

and welfare of the students

All bus drivers possess the mandatory trained as well as

CPR

SAT Scores For Spring,

1

995

is

our greatest consideration.

Commercial Driver's License and are

have learned.

The program

is

a

Our Lady of

the

Assumption

create products to be shared with other students, the school or

munity.

student in

another school system learned the historic district of his

town and devel-

oped a brochure which included a map and information on the

based

even the com-

One elementary

historic places.

His work was shared with the town's

now

on the nationally acclaimed Renzulli

Chamber of Commerce and

Schoolwide Enrichment Model.

available to visitors. This kind of

Teachers are able to use curriculum

compacting

students

As

compact curriculum, the

teacher will

real-life-product

move

more about

to helping students

special interest topics,

do higher thinking

skill activities,

and

expanded

encouraged.

to at least

one other school

in the

MACS system. If the program succeeds, then MACS will consider implementing the Learning Enrichment Activities Program in other

certified.

Iowa Test of Basic

Skills

Comparison

Math Scores

of Total

is

is

After a year, the program will be

to shorten the time a stu-

dent spends learning a concept.

learn state

and

show what they

create projects to

Schools printed in bold lettering on their sides, rolled across Charlotte/Mecklenburg, inaugurating

to explore topics of interest

who needed

(Learning Enrichment Activities Pro-

Catholic School in the 1997-98 school year, offers

MACS

MACS

schools.

«I«S

4 Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools

March

21, 1997

CCHS

Offers An Enriching Experience to Students CCHS

Charlotte Catholic

by Jennifer Sheely Director of Development

High School, a four year coeducational

facility,

has a long tradition of spiritual and academic excellence that has

The Development of

served the Charlotte Catholic community for over 50 years. central aspect of the

CCHS

program

CCHS

works hard to create an environment where the members of the CCHS community are able to fully explore and develop their faith. students.

All students take Religion classes

which are designed

to give the students

a firm foundation in Catholicism and

is

the Faith

the

help them to apply their faith to every aspect of their

gram

The

life.

service pro-

another major component of

is

development.

this faith

affords

It

students the opportunity to take these

lessons of faith and love learned in

and apply them community. class

The

to the outside

CCHS

students of

are not only

challenged in their faith development

Education Foundation Enhances Schools

Through Grants MACS

Education Foundation, the

arm of MACS, was estab1993 to augment support of

educational programs in the

MACS

system. Monies raised through the

Annual Giving Campaign support and programs beyond what tuition and fees cover. These needs include additional computers for the projects

classroom, tuition assistance for famineed, development for teachers

lies in

and an endowment fund,

to ensure the

future needs of the students are met.

Since

its

inception, nearly $500,000 in

donations have been raised for use in

The excellence

CCHS then

The newest endeavor by dation

is

the "Grants for Educational

Excellence" program. Teachers apply for Foundation grants for projects

which combine new teaching tech-

faculty consists of over fied individuals, their

school year are being increased from

$300

to

$500 per

project.

CCHS. The

many

50

of

Catholic School

Gabriel Catholic School 3028 Providence Road

St.

Patrick Catholic School 1125 Buchanan Street

The

CCHS

students at

They

can

that all students

learn.

The graduation

on the

SAT exam

rate is

100%, with

98%

Blessed are the students ive

5.

Blessed are the students in all areas of

6.

who have

who

are educated

when the

school

is

community of learners.

sentiment; in the Beatitudes

"Blessed are the students..." Catholic is

a student-centered process

of scholarship, maturity, growth.

Blessed are the students

when

schools use

is

8.

with

25%

of the seniors receiving these

scholarships.

CCHS

growth of a not limited to what is

realizes that the is

Students

steeped in religious value

Blessed are the students whose parents play

that fosters identity.

D

Robert J. Kealey, Ed. American Catholic Schools for

teaching. Teachers are professional

is

because teachers interact with people

centered in the Gos-

pel Beatitudes of the

Sermon on

the

(Mt. 5, Lk. 6). Each beatitude

speaks of a certain unique quality that validates humanity. Experiencing

"on the way." A true professional is one who shares learned skills and/or talents in relationship with people.

People to people:

is

chief to

the unique identity of Catholic school-

Catholic education participates in

rating religious identity

by incorpo-

25 clubs that students can join. choral, dance, band

Drama, music,

art classes are all offered at

CCHS.

Technology

by Joe Fiato,

by both their fellow students and guests from the larger community.

CCHS fields 26 teams in 13 different sports. The CCHS Cougars pride themselves most on their constant display of true sportsmanship on the

in

MACS Board of Education

the

—Mission statement from the current fiveMACS

all

academic, from religious to social, CharCatholic High School has worked instill in its

students strong Chris-

Catholic values that they can use

throughout their lifetime. The young adults to

who

make

Thank God

graduate from

CCHS

continue

positive contributions to both the

Church and society. CCHS school you can believe in!

is

truly a

Within the

MACS

Strategic Technology Plan

mission of providing

a quality education in the Catholic tradition

is

suggested style of living. Thank

MACS

As

enters the 21st century, our

children must be prepared to leverage

Technology available especially as Technology the

to

them,

is

fast

God

They provide us

the avenue for learning

how

to best

life.

MACS

System

The use of Technology

lives.

that

supports the development of skills such as flexibility, adaptability, critical thinking,

problem solving and collaboration

are being implemented.

Additionally, not only

ogy

is

Technol-

essential to our student's success,

becoming a requiremanage our school system. Therefore, Technology has it is

ment

also fast

to effectively

become not only an

engendered the need to

prepare our children to meet the challenges present in the world today.

for the Beatitudes

for Catholic schools.

but

important areas from service to

it's all

Technology Co-Chair

"The Mecklenburg Area Catholic School system technology program will create, maintain and perpetuate an environment in which students, teachers, administrators and the support community utilize technology as a tool for living and learning."

year

what

of the Gospel. They provide us a

experience

and quality

that's

about.

school by sharing each of the Beatitudes of Catholic Education

the "beatitudinal" dialogue

All students, regardless of their partici-

also the

the 21st Century

many

There

is

focus that gives status and dignity to

ing.

extracurricular and fine arts

is

— education

Blessed are the students

a major role in their learning.

are encouraged to participate in the

activities that the school offers.

the focus of

education, especially education that

multiple resources.

Mount

tian,

2.

human

education

Blessed are the students

incredible $1.6 million in scholarships,

hard to

Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools Admissions

schools.

of Catholic Education, each one begins,

life.

Blessed are the students a

a support-

and challenging learning environment.

and institutions.

The Class of 1996 was awarded an to four year colleges

Charlotte Catholic High School

For more information contact Virginia Bond,

discuss

MACS

In the Gospel each one speaks of 4.

Christian living

lotte

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we

Catholic identity of the

Recognize the beauty of Beatitudes.

of the students historically proceeding

In

3100 Park Road

quote Dr. Kealey's Beatitudes of

education.

do succeed

consistently score

than the state and national averages.

Holy Trinity

335-1334 Extension

acknowledge

Catholic Education as

athletic fields.

Catholic Middle School

Director, (704)

currently

a variety of cultural events, presented

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pation in these activities, are exposed to

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Blessed are the students whose teachers

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education and thus effecting and affecting the growth of personhood. Thus

3 Blessed are the students who receive a quality

7.

All Saints Catholic School

of the Assumption

is

of 25 students per classroom.

Guidance and learning support counselors help students with any needed additional academic attention, college and career preparation, and personal

are over

Our Lady

a clear Catholic identity.

Blessed are the students whose schools have

have

maximum

learned inside a classroom.

7000 Endhaven Lane

2.

fully quali-

whom

Masters degree. There

young person

Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools

further

a 17:1 student to teacher ratio with a

niques with creative projects for the classroom. Grants for the 1997-98

.

.

significantly higher

Foun-

1

also lies in the

its facilities; it

all in-

the

much

academics goes

academically.

volved.

Beatitudes of Catholic Education

by C. Charles LeBlanc, Regional Superintendent

that is seen in

distinguished faculty at

Charlotte's Catholic schools, enriching

the learning environment for

provides the students and

equipped science labs and a Media Center which boasts an Integrated Communications System.

fundraising lished in

facility

the faculty with the best available

educational resources, including fully

by Jennifer Wheeler, Director of Development

The

but also in theiracademic knowledge.

The

becom-

ing an integral part of their everyday

integral part of our curriculum and physical environment,

but also a necessary part to provide the Technological infrastructure for our teachers and administrators that will

enable them to work and communicate

more

effectively

within

MACS.

and productively

March

The Catholic News

21, 1997

rEntertain men

& Herald 7

The following are home videocassette reviews from the Conference Officefor Film and Broadcasting.

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

Vid eos

audience.

"Celestial Clockwork" (1996) Giddy French comedy in which a would-be opera singer (Ariadna Gil) leaves Venezuela for Paris where her attempts to audition for the lead in the Rossini opera, "Cinderella," is thwarted by a series of comic complications, eccentric characters and whimsical situations.

absurd proceedings in the grander context of the foolish nature of mortals, the lightweight result proves little more than a hit-or-miss mixture of

good-natured frivolity and general ness. Subtitles.

Some

silli-

sexual inferences,

few coarse words and an instance of The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III adults. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of a

profanity.

—

America.

Tim Allen

(left)

and

Sam

photo from Disney Enterprises

Huntington play a father and his missing son

in

—

comedy "Jungle 2 Jungle." The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-lll adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG parental guidance

in the political troubles

suggested.

where an Anglo-Irish

Sensitive coming-of-age

drama

set

of 1920 Ireland, girl

(Rebecca

ter there,

1 8 and drops her crush on a local stockbroker (Hugh Grant) after meeting a mysterious stranger (Anthony Hopkins) hiding in an abandoned beach house. Directed by Robert Knights, viewers know long before the girl does that the stranger is an IRA gunman planning a ruthless terrorist action which will unleash an equally ruthless response, with traumatic results for the innocent teen-ager. Brief gory violence and menacing situations. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification

to roast

is

(Jean Simmons), turns

Culture Clash

Comedy

Mildly

Is

Amusing, Highly Contrived who NEW YORK (CNS) — A boy (Sam Huntington),

raised in a rainforest visits his father in

New York in the frail clash-of-cul-

comedy, "Jungle 2 Jungle."

The movie is actually based on a 1994 French comedy, which Disney released here in a poorly dubbed version entitled "Little Indian, Big City."

It instantly vanished from the big tures

screen. This time around, the identi-

cal story has a

somewhat

better

chance owing

ing with his dad calls

Baboon)

insists

on

return-

(whom he affectionately

to see the

Naturally the lad

is

Big Apple.

a fish out of wa-

who, speaking of fish, manages and devour the rare aquarium fish

of dad's frenzied partner (Martin Short) and generally unnerve everyone with his bow and arrow and giant pet spider. Limp subplots have dad and his partner in very hot water with the Russian mafia over

to the presence of hugely popular sitcom star Tim Allen playing a workaholic Wall Street

coffee futures, dad's partner afraid that

Venezuela to get his longestranged wife (JoBeth Williams) to

cee bickering while an obnoxious video

trader off to

sign divorce papers.

But there is a complication before he can jet back to his bimbo bride-tobe (Lolita Davidovich): Once in the rainforest he discovers his wife was pregnant when she left him and he is the father of 13-year-old Mimi-Siku

Mimi-Siku

will seduce his smitten 12-

year-old daughter, and dad and his fian-

—

The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG A-III

adults.

—

parental guidance suggested.

"Hear My Song" (1992) comedy follows a conniving London concert promoter (Adrian Jaunty

Dunbar) back to Ireland to lure a famous tenor (Ned Beatty) out of retirement for a reunion with his old flame (ShirleyAnne Field). Director Peter Chelsom's

crew follows them around everywhere.

Despite the theme of dad learning to stop and smell the roses while coming to care for his son, the comic aspects of the movie, as directed by John Pasquin, are blandly realized and look highly con-

with nudity, momentary violence and oc-

trived.

casional rough language.

The cinematography of jungle and the city jungle

some and

the

many

is

the real

quite hand-

sitcom-type situa-

scenic joyride across Ireland

is

a loose stitching

together of only mildly amusing scenes

up to the easily-guessed ending.

Due to an implied pre-marital relationship, comic violence and some coarse humor, the U.S. Catholic Conference classification

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION

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is

A-III

—

adults.

The

Motion Picture Association of America rating

gested.

is

PG

—

parental guidance sug-

material

may be

ment and broad humor

that's as silly as

charming. Fleeting bedroom scene

it is

inappropriate

for children under 13.

"The Horseman on the Roof" (1996) While fleeing Austrian bounty hunters in 1832, an Italian nationalist

(Olivier Martinez) makes his way through cholera-ravaged southern France alongside a beautiful, mysterious noblewoman (Juliette Binoche) he is determined to deliver to the safety of her family. Directed by JeanPaul Rappeneau from the Jean Giono

The U.S. CathoConference classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R restricted. lic

—

—

"High School High" (1996) Dopey comedy in which an affable high school history teacher (Jon Lovitz)

motivate his rowdy inner-city and winds up infiltrating a neighborhood crime ring preying on the students. Director Hart Bochner gleans limited humor from a feeble script and car-

tries to

class

toon-like characters.

Comic

is

a visually splen-

mystery and the

ger,

selfless hero's

incredible gallantry. Subtitles. Sporadic brief violence

and

fleeting nu-

The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R restricted. dity.

— —

"Into the West" (1993) a magnificent white horse wanders into their Dublin slum, two motherless waifs (Ruaidhri Conroy and Ciaran Fitzgerald) ride off into the countryside, pretending to be Wild West cowboys with their sobered father (Gabriel Byrne) and the police in

When

hot pursuit. Director

Mike Newell

presents a sensitive yet rousing tale

of emotionally neglected children whose imaginations help them transcend an impoverished home. Fleeting violence, children in jeopardy and a few profanities. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-II adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG parental guidance sug-

—

—

gested.

is littered

with plucky characters, romantic senti-

tions keeps the story dredging onwards,

but the final result

some

did romantic adventure awash in dan-

Pidgeon), being raised by an affluent aunt

Jungle 2 Jungle

parents are strongly cautioned that

novel, the result

"The Dawning" (1988)

the

—

— —

Though writer-director Fina Torres

tries to set the

CNS

and minimal profanity. The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-III adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 termittent crude expressions

violence,

sexual innuendo, fleeting rear nudity, in-

"Supercop" (1996) Bone-crunching pulp adventure follows a Hong Kong policeman (Jackie Chan) teamed with a mainland Chinese policewoman (Michelle Khan) as they go undercover to nab a top drug lord (Ken Tsang). Directed

by Stanley Tong, the dubbed production revels in the comic-book exploits of its genial, self-deprecating hero in an action fantasy keyed to martial-arts stunt work and special effects destruction, including a wild chase finale.

Tongue-in-cheek fantasy violence.

The U.S. Catholic Conference classification

is

A-III

—

adults.

tion Picture Association

rating

is

R

—

restricted.

The Mo-

of America

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& Herald

March

People In The

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Assembly of National Voluntary Health and Social Welfare Organizations.

Wisconsin Lawsuit Against Tobacco Companies Called Moral Battle

MILWAUKEE (CNS) — For Capuchin Father Michael Crosby, the legal

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Permanent Diaconate By

JIMMY ROSTAR

ministry of the liturgy, of the word, and

of charity."

Staff Writer

CHARLOTTE area that

is

—

In the 46-county

In the Diocese of Charlotte,

the Diocese of Charlotte, the

Catholic faith has flourished throughout versity of duties. "In this diocese, when 25 years of history. With that growth a deacon is ordained, he is assigned to a comes a variety of needs of the more than parish, and he must have a parish minis104,000 Catholics living in western try. Also, he may be given 9/ North Carolina today, needs aswri® additional responsibilities g which in large part are tended /w^m during the course of his caSA97 SA9FD reer," explains Rev. Mr. Ben to by the Church's ministers 97DS Wenning, permanent deacon at of service: permanent dea: '/f^ cons. ^yjjj,' DSA9 St. Gabriel Church and Charlotte permanent The regional director of the permanent diaconate represents one of three ranks diaconate. in ordained ministry and was restored by For this diocese's deacons, those Pope Paul VI in 1 967-68 to allow men to ministerial duties include assisting in the become deacons for life, rather than go- celebration of Mass, administering baping on to the priesthood, as is the case in tism, leading Eucharistic services outside the transitional diaconate. Consequently, of Mass, preparing engaged couples for married men may be ordained as permamarriage, officiating at weddings and nent deacons. The papal decree comfuneral services, and counseling, among pleted the hierarchical structure of the a host of other duties.

Roman-rite Church, and, according to The ever-increasing congregation of Vatican II's Dogmatic Constitution on Catholics in the area, Rev. Mr. Wenning the Church, deacons were thereby diadds, is likely to increase those responrected to "serve the people of God in the sibilities. "With this diocese's potential

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Since January

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commitment

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vice.

As

vicar for the Charlotte region's

permanent diaconate, Rev. Mr. Wenning assumes the added obligation of listening to and acting upon the concerns of the area's 22 deacons and their families, plus the widows of two deceased deacons. During monthly meetings throughout the diaconate vicariate, he sees and hears first-hand the impact of family life in the ministry.

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"It's an interfaith chapel, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week," Rev.

Mr. Wenning explains. Bibles and books of prayer are furnished in a number of languages, and the chaplaincy personnel offer outreach to people of all faiths. The volunteer staff members, whether Catholic or Protestant, are required to be trained through lay ministry-related programs before joining the chaplaincy team.

In his experience, Rev. Mr. Wenning has converted conference rooms into sanctuaries for Mass, arranged for Jewish religious services, assisted ministers

meeting families of deceased relatives and a host of other instances. "At the airport there are 7,000 employees, and 21 million travelers go through there every year," Rev. Mr. Wenning adds. "At any given time, day or night, we're always dealing with people (and their needs)."

Like those who minister at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, members of the permanent diaconate have been answering Christ's call to spiritual and charitable assistance throughout the dioin

for counseling

1

"A deacon has his life influenced not only by the Church, but by his way of

—

life through matrimony through exposure to raising and educating children,

and nurturing and living with his wife," Rev. Mr. Wenning explains. "A deacon processes whatever he does, be it for himself or for the Church, through the screen of marriage and children and home life."

The commitment can be an extensive one, and whether duties lie at the

parish level or in the community, the

diaconate becomes a

life ministry. Rev. Mr. Wenning has witnessed that ministry reach worldwide proportions. An original board member and the current chaplain of the Charlotte Douglas International Airport Chaplaincy, he directs three other Charlotte-area deacons along

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It

was

in that

year that

Bishop Michael J. Begley ordained the first group of diocesan deacons, men dedicated to cultivating the faith through service.

In the Diocese of Charlotte, the permanent diaconate program is one of the 3 7 ministries and agencies funded by the annual Diocesan Support Appeal.

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technology, personnel and physical plant resources of the parish and will report to the pastor.

in faith together.

business operations.

This director will have the responsibility for the financial, fund-raising, information

The

director

must be intimately familiar with the principles of accounting, have

strong interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator.

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&

.

Herald

March

21, 1997

Diocesan News Briefs Bereavement Support Groups

to Life 5th

CHARLOTTE — The

Grief Group meets Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel Parish Center's Family Room.

Anyone who has lost a spouse, child, sibling, friend or loved one is invited.

The Widow/Widowers Bereavement Group meets every Thursday from 121:30 p.m. in the St. Gabriel Parish Cen-

Annual

Pro-life

Priests for Life.

Other workshops, a lun-

cheon and a panel presentation are included. For further details, call (800) 3926275.

Group

Bible Study

Marriage Preparation Series

—A

GREENSBORO

marriage preparation series couples begins April

1 1

five-week for engaged

at St.

group meets Thursdays through April from 10-11 :45 a.m. at St. Pius X Church.

For information, call Kitti, (910) 288-

Blessed Mother Novena Blessed mother

— A novena

—

to the

Vincent de Paul

is at St.

Church each Saturday

at 8 a.m.

CHARLOTTE

Sandin, (910) 274-4424. For information,

Peter Church. Gather at the rear entrance

call

register, call

Tom

Steve or Peggy Geiger, (910) 845-

to the sanctuary. For details, call

David

Brown, (704) 535-3684.

5081.

Abbey Visitation

Lenten Services

CONCORD — Stations of the Cross

BELMONT — Belmont Abbey Col-

James

lege Hosts a visitation day for high school

are Fridays at 6:30 p.m. at St.

juniors and seniors April

Church. Meatless soup supper follows.

The Way of the Cross in Spanish is at Our Lady of Lourdes Church the Fridays of Lent at 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross in English are Fridays

1

beginning

1

9 a.m. Visitors will attend classes and tour the campus. For information, call at

(704) 825-6665, or (888) 222-01 10.

House

Jesuit

HOT SPRINGS — Wholeness"

men who

is

are

of Prayer "Twelve Steps

to

an April 4-6 retreat for

AA

members. Accommo-

Oratory Summer Camp ROCK HILL, S.C. — The 997 Ora1

tory Religion

York

7:30 p.m.

Camp, P.O. Box

1586,

1

Rock

Hill, S.C.

2973 1 Volunteer counselors are encouraged to write for staff applications. .

ASHEVILLE

— Teen-agers 14 and work

older are needed to at St.

as volunteers

Joseph Hospital. Deadline to reg-

summer

orientation

is

April

Aloysius Church.

—

dreams

wiches will be served.

Morganton and Hickory areas meets the fourth Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. at

is

an April 11-13 retreat directed by Dr. in

Judeo-Christian tradition.

"Growing

into a Fuller Life:

The

are

WINSTON-SALEM

—

Stations of

of Aging" is an April 18-20 retreat for men and women interested in the spiritual, psychological and physical process of aging.

For information and to register, contact the Jesuit House of Prayer, P.O. Box 7, Hot Springs, NC 28743, (704) 622-

the Cross are Fridays at 7 p.m. at

7366.

Cross

Spirituality

Lady of Mercy and churches.

HIGH POINT Cross are Fridays King Church.

St.

Leo

the Great

— Stations of

at 7

Our

the

GREENSBORO — The Way of the is

Wednesdays

at

7:30 p.m.

at

Our

Lady of Grace Church.

Retrovaille

CHARLOTTE — A

Program

Retrovaille (ret' ro-vi),

meaning "re-

discovery," helps married couples heal

and renew their loving relationships. The next program begins April 1 1 For more information, call Lee Montelbano, (800) 470-2230. .

Women's Emmaus

MAGGIE VALLEY

Retreat

— Come and

experience the risen Jesus the weekend of April 1 1-13 at Living Waters Reflec-

A

time to reflect, relax and be refreshed. For information, call Cindy Yoham, (704) 665-8249, or Nancy Sparacino, (704) 255-0095. tion Center.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction follows 9 a.m. Friday Mass and lasts until the 9 a.m. Saturday Mass at St. Matthew Church.

Stations of MAGGIE VALLEY the Cross are at 6:30 p.m. the Fridays of Lent at St. Margaret Church. Soup and

—

at

5:30 p.m. in the par-

ish hall.

Day Scheduled

GREENSBORO — The N.C.

Eucharistic Adoration

CHARLOTTE — St.

Gabriel parish

the church. Call Kathleen Potter, (704)

Right

St.

— Ultreya

for the

Charles Church. Leaders' School fol-

lows.

— Ultreya

366-5271, for

details.

Divine Mercy Sun-

April 6 at Belmont

beginning

at

Abbey Church

12:30 p.m. with confessions

and the rosary

at the Grotto.

Please bring

a chair. Eucharistic Adoration 1

is

from

:30-2:30 p.m. with Benediction and the

Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Father Carl Kaltreider celebrates Mass at 3 p.m. For more information, call Terri or Phil DeLuca, (704) 888-6050.

Godspell Production The musical

CHARLOTTE

—

"Godpell" is presented at the St. Gabriel Parish Center on April 4 at 8 p.m.; April 5 at 8 p.m.; and April 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are on sale in the church office or by phone, (704) 364-543 1

ARDEN — St. Barnabas parish hosts

a "Salt and Light Training Program" Tuesdays, April 8 through May 13 from

7-9:30 p.m. for

all

people of faith look-

and Peace will present the program. The training incorporates the elements of prayer/faith sharing, Catholic social tradition and basic skill developJustice

ment, and focuses on leadership development in the broad spectrum of social ministry. To register, call Sheri Peyton, (704) 684-6098, or Joanne Frazer, (704) 331-1 736. There is a $ 1 5 fee for the leadership

manual and other

materials.

for the

Salisbury and Albemarle areas meets the last

Friday each month

7:30 p.m.

at

Address Convention

Violette to

at

Sacred Heart Church. Leaders' School follows.

CHARLOTTE

—

WASHINGTON

A

Charlotte

Community Ultreya is the fourth

NCEA

—

Gail Hunt of the diocesan Office of Telecommunications and the Media Resource Center, will address the 1997 Violette, director

Sunday each month from 1-3 p.m. at St. Matthew Church. The event includes a

National Catholic Educational Associa-

potluck lunch. Baby-sitting

tion

Joe and Sandy (704) 846-2913.

For information, Farrelly at

available.

is

call

Living Waters Retreats

MAGGIE VALLEY

— "Under-

standing Yourself and Others"

is

an April

combines the ancient theories of Gurdjeff and the Enneagram with modern psychology directed by Wayne Scott, Ph.D. Cost is $90; couples 25-27

retreat that

$160.

hosts perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in

Pro-life

School follows.

MORGANTON

Cursillo

Lenten enrich-

ment program follows 7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Fridays at St. Thomas Aquinas Church.

bread are served

ers'

SALISBURY

p.m. at Christ the

is

church. Staff of the diocesan Office of

And Leaders' School CHARLOTTE Ultreya meets the

Ultreya

Eileen Riordan focusing on the place of

Spirit"

day

ing to further the social mission of the

1

fourth Saturday each month at 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Consolation Church. Lead-

"Dreams: Ministers of the

BELMONT —

Social Justice Training Program

Community-wide Lenten services Wednesdays from 12:10-12:40 p.m. at Hartzell Memorial UMC with the Rev. Pat Pearce officiating. Soup and sand-

dations for 17.

Sunday Scheduled

Divine Mercy

Volunteers Needed

Stations of the Cross HICKORY and Benediction are Fridays at 7 p.m. at St.

mation, call (704) 926-3833.

Camp

sessions at

Kings Mountain State Park are July 13-19 and July 20-26 for children under 13 who are entering grades 2-7.

Cost is $90. For applications and information, contact The Oratory Religion

ister for

—

Camp

Waldron. Cost is $250; $460 for couples.

"The Beatitudes and Discipleship" is a May 17-23 retreat based on Jesus' vision of the life of the believer directed

by Capuchin Franciscan Father Michael Crosby. Cost is $250; $460 for couples.

To register, contact Living Waters Reflection Center, 1420 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, N.C. 28751. For inforSister Eileen

in

MONROE —

at

— The Bishop

7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. For an appointment, call Linda Kennedy, (910) 725-4247.

— A contemplative

or Emilie

To

Blood Drive

McGuinness High School Red Cross Blood Drive is March 24 in the gym from

Contemplative Prayer Group

prayer group meets every second and fourth Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. at St.

Center.

—

CONCORD

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays at St. James Church. Call (704) 7869131 for details.

BMHS

CHARLOTTE

To

Conference

—

WINSTON-SALEM

Marriage Encounter Weekends HICKORY The next Marriage Encounter Weekends are April 11-13 and Sept. 19-21 at the Catholic

Perpetual Eucharis-

Adoration is at the Belmont Abbey chapel. For information, call Marie Siebers, (704) 399-2701.

ASHEVILLE Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is at the Basilica of St. Lawrence daily from 9 a.m. -9 p.m.

For information, call the office, (704) 252-6042.

tic

4584.

Paul the

Apostle Church from 7:15-10:15 p.m. register, call (9 1 0) 294-4696.

— A Bible study

GREENSBORO

BELMONT —

April

is

M.S., national operations coordinator for

ter.

For more information, call B.J. Dengler, (704) 362-5049.

Day

2 at the Embassy Suites with two workshops conducted by Janet A. Morana, 1

"The

Hills are Alive"

is

a

May

2-8

excitement of springtime and the gentle touch of God's creative love directed by Franciscan Father Tom Vigliotta and Sisters of Africa retreat alive with the

(NCAE)

annual Convention and

1 -4 in MinneapoMinn. Violette will present the media literacy session "The Gospel According to the Media" on April 3.

The theme for this year's convention

Exposition, held April

lis,

"Catholic Education: We Come to Share Our Story." More than 10,000 education delegates are expected to attend. is

The Catholic News & Herald welcomes parish newsfor the diocesan news

Good photographs, preferably black and white, are also welcome. Submit news releases and photos at least 10 days before the publication date. briefs.

1

March

The Catholic News

21, 1997

World And National News Assisted Suicide Patient's Right,

Is

Not

Says

A

Ethicist PropoWASHINGTON (CNS) nents of physician-assisted suicide argue that legalizing it would recognize a

—

patient's right to self-determination, but in reality

doctors determine that course

of action, not the patient, said a prominent ethicist

"You tell me how patient is who is suffer-

March

7.

autonomous a ing, who is depressed?" Dr.

Edmund

Pellegrino asked participants at a confer-

ence at The Catholic University of America in Washington. "Does one make autonomous decisions when one feels guilty (for burdening family)? Who makes the decision?" he continued. "The physician decides

when you're terminal."

of public

CHARLESTON, S.C. (CNS) — Now that South Carolina's House of Representatives has voted to ban partial-birth

abortions, the next step

to get the

is

Sen-

ate to follow suit, said the director of the state's Citizens for Life.

"The key

is

to

get the bill through (the Senate) with no

amendments," said Holly Gatling. "The who want to amend the language are those who favor abortion on demand, legal and unregulated, for all nine months of a woman's pregnancy."

A measure before the Senate's Medical Affairs Committee has the same wording as the bill approved by the House Feb. 26 in a 105-4 vote. only people

And Peace Make Pilgrimage To Israel JERUSALEM (CNS) The situa-

U.S. Justice

Activists

—

tion in Israel

is

Drew Christiansen,

school students has stirred up old ques-

said Jesuit Father

rector of the U.S. bishops' Office of In-

The Tennessee Religious

Liberty Act of 1997

is

intended to erase

confusion about students' religious rights,

but doesn't seek to establish

rights or

new

after a

visit to the region.

Father

now awaiting

international justice

and peace

office,

on

a "consensus" between groups

is

who "nor-

acquainted with the issues in Israel and the Palestinian territories. "It is very hard

mally don't even agree on what month we're in," Herron told the Tennessee Register, newspaper of the Diocese of

to say

Nashville.

he said, alluding to police investigation of alleged unethical political dealings within the Likud Party government and matters of coalition politics with which

Alzheimer's Research Involving Women Religious Moves

Forward

NEW YORK (CNS) — Cooperation by the School Sisters of Notre Dame in a major, ongoing research project is enabling investigators to bring a message of hope for people prone to Alzheimer's disease, according to the director of the Nun Study project. Dr. David A.

what will happen, especially with government being in such a paralyzed and disorganized state right now,"

Israeli

Prime Minister Benjamin

Netanyahu has recently had

to contend.

Jesuit Jailings Show 'LowIntensity War,' Says Mexican

more likely to have the symptoms of Alzheimer's," he said.

CASAS, Mexico (CNS)

— Two

Jesuits

murder

are part of a "low-intensity

war"

against churches in southern Mexico,

—

most 2,000 Marylanders marched to they regard unborn 1

8th annual

March

life

tell

their

legislators

as precious.

The

for Life in Annapolis

came just days before the state Senate's Judicial Proceedings Committee was to consider legislation banning partial-birth

Under the proposal, doctors who perform partial-birth abortions would be subject to fines up to $1,000 and prison terms up to two years. abortions.

strong knowledge of Church teaching; be effective in recruiting and coordinat-

preparation,

RCIA,

adult formation, vacation Bible school, evangelization and small

groups. Send resume and salary history

Lane, Gastonia,

NC

to: St.

Michael Catholic Church, 708

St.

Michael's

28052.

Atlanta, Georgia: Christ the King Catholic School, a National School of Excelis seeking applicants for two

lence located on Peachtree street in Buckhead, Atlanta, Ga., positions for Fall, 1997.

—

Vice Principal current teaching certification and previous teaching experience Must be a practicing Roman Catholic. Administrative certification desirable, or

required.

willingness to obtain.

—

Spanish Teacher certification required.

Also welcome are applicants from Catholic teachers for all grades from kindergarten through grade 5; middle school language arts; math social studies; science; and in enrichment areas including art, music, computer, physical education, guidance and library.

For further information, please call Mrs. Bryan (404) 233-0383, press 0. ,

after visiting the Jesuits in prison 10.

The diocese

March

called the arrest of and

bitrary action" against the

Church

in the

southern Mexican state of Chiapas. Jesuit Fathers Jeronimo Hernandez Lopez

—

and Gonzalo Rosas Morales along with two Mayan Indians, Francisco Gonzalez Gutierrez and Ramon Parcero Martinez were dragged out of their vehicles and arrested March 8 in Palenque, Mexico. On March 10, police charged them with "qualified homicide," saying the four were responsible for leading a peasant attack in which two policemen were killed.

—

Full-time position with responsibility for organiz-

ing programs for junior and senior high students, confirmation and

young

adults 18-30.

youth ministry preferred. Comprehensive understanding of the Catholic faith essential. Good salary and benefits package being offered. Position opens July I, 1997. Send resume and references to: St. John Neumann Church, Youth Certification

and experience

in

Minister Search Committee, P.O.

Vera Lopez

of San Cristobal de Las Casas. "We believe that we're dealing with a political question to drain confidence in ... the work of the diocese," Bishop Vera said

charges against the priests "another ar-

Marylanders Take Pro-Life Message To Statehouse ANNAPOLIS, Md. (CNS) Al-

two or

professional experience, a degree in religious education, theology or related

Youth/Young Adult Minister:

said Coadjutor Bishop Raul

strokes were

Michael Catholic Church, a growing parish of

Responsibilities include: Faith formation of children grades pre-K through 5, sacramen-

Bishop

SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS

Lexington, said autopsies of deceased nuns have shown that many of them who "never showed the symptoms" were car-

with Alzheimer's. "Those nuns with

St.

seeking a dynamic, energetic individual as a full-time

;

beaten, imprisoned and charged with

rying the brain abnormalities associated

is

ing ministry volunteers; and possess a strong organizational and communication skills.

this

Snowdon, a professor at the SandersBrown Center on Aging at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in

Statehouse March 10 to

field; a

tal

hearings,

Gastonia, N.C.

director of faith formation. Successful candidate will be a proven leader with

a late-February pilgrimage to get better

bill,

in

more years

activists, including Catholic

and a United Methodist min-

The

Director of Faith Formation:

930 families

and peace

Relief Services personnel and staff of the

yer, teacher

Employment Opportunities

Christiansen brought 15 Catholic justice

amend the Constitution, says its Roy Herron, a law-

sponsor, state Sen.

ister.

di-

and Peace,

ternational Justice

nine-day

photo by Leslie E. Kossoff

Helen Alvare of the U.S. bishop's Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities testifies during a joint congressional hearing March 1 1 concerning partial-birth abortion. She said abortion supporters continue to spread false information about the procedure. At right is Douglas Johnson from the National Right to Life Committee.

very uncertain right now,

tions for Catholics in this heavily Prot-

estant state.

1

Ban On Partial-Birth Abortion Moves Ahead In South Carolina

—

to enforce the religious rights

Herald

Briefs

CNS

Tennessee Catholics Debate State School Prayer Bill NASHVILLE, Term. (CNS) A bill

&

Box 23689, Columbia, SC, 29224.

Youth Ministry Coordinator: 900-family, progressive and involved tral

parish,

Virginia area of the Diocese of Richmond, Va., seeks dynamic individual for

Cenfull-

time position. Coordinate a comprehensive youth ministry program for middle, high school

and college-age youth. Good leadership, communication and training skills a must. Would work in a collaborative ministry structure. Bachelor's degree required. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and diocesan guidelines. Application deadline: April 12, 1997. Submit resume to: Youth Ministry Search Committee, Church of the Incarnation, 635 Hillsdale Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22901.

Director of Youth Faith Formation: Sought for dynamic, 2800-family parish in North Raleigh beginning July 1997. The program, directed to youth in grades 6-12 and their families, emphasizes total youth ministry, peer ministry, youth leadership and evangelization. Candidate should hold degree in theology/religious studies and have experience working with youth in a parish setting. Contact Rev. William Kelly, S. J., St. Raphael Church, 5801 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609, (919) 876-1667.

Youth/Y oung Adult Ministry: Valley of Virgina)

is

St.

Francis of Assisi Parish in Staunton (Shenandoah

a 600-household Catholic

community seeking to hire a creative, Youth and Young Adult Min-

energetic and talented person to establish a comprehensive

which works with the pastor, pastoral associate and pastoral council in reaching out our young people from age 1 3-30. We are looking for a youth minister who is a committed Roman Catholic loyal to the Church, willing to invest time and energy in building this program with social, spiritual and catechetical dimensions. Degree in theology or religious studies is preferred; experience with youth and recommendations from other parishes is also important. For more information, write Search Committee, St. Francis Church, 121 N. August St., Staunton, VA 24401, or call (540) 886-2262. istry

to evangelize

.

The Catholic News

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&

March

Herald

work began.

school, and the removal of two meeting

of the parish

room

the church

new

in the church.

Immaculate Heart of Mary 500 Montlieu Avenue

ministration.

A home and property — the

of the present site of Immaculate were bought Heart of Mary Church in 1 928. Father John Manley lived in the home for a short period as St. Edward's

—

de

Parochial Vicar: Oblates of St.

Francis de Sales Father P. Norris

Thomas

Permanent Deacons: Rev. Mr. Joseph Smith, Rev. Mr. Thomas Kak

founding

Masses: Sat.: 6 p.m.; Sun.: 8, 10 a.m.; 12 noon

HIGH POINT

—

As

commemoration of its 50th

the

anni-

versary as a parish continues through 1997, the Immaculate Heart of Mary community celebrates its present, in part, by taking a look at its

history.

The

first

Mass

in

celebrated in 1903,

High Point was

when

Catholics

of Belmont Abbey joined fund-raising efforts to begin a construction project.

Plans

became

reality in 1907,

move of

The

the pastors to the

Sisters relocated to

nearby

Maryfield Nursing Home's guest house.

A new convent was dedicated in 1970, followed by a rectory in 1 98 1 Diocesan priests ministered to the parish until 1989,

when Oblates of

St.

—

ciety for

women, Young at Heart for Teen Ministry for

senior citizens,

young

adults, the

bus, the music ministry, the liturgical

Zuschmidt,

commission, Mobile Meals, prison ministry and Habitat for Humanity.

In the spring of 1 996, the parish purchased a tract of land on Johnston Street and Skeet Club Road, and a capital campaign was underway by October. Plans are ongoing to construct a new church facility, with a projected occupancy date targeting the beginning of

Point. Oblates Father Joseph

pastor,

and Oblates Father Thomas

the parish.

While the parish

reflects

on

its

his-

tory during their golden anniversary year,

the pastoral staff and parishioners also celebrate their present-day faith.

The

community of

religious educational mission

the next decade.

On Oct. 26, 1997, the parish, through a Mass and other celebrations, will take a

years of history.

920s was converted

The Immaculate Heart of Mary

Meanwhile, Father

family will also look ahead, as

Robert MacMillan

—

eighth pastor of

St.

conveyed in its mission statement, "to continue the work of the Lord Jesus by building up a community of

—

The congregation has continued to grow steadily since the new parish came

faith in service in

every which member is able to

and

grow

Christian voca-

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SERVICE OF OTHERS

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—

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to

convent.

at

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When

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forcing the

a focal point both

had served as a rec-

into existence. Periodic additions to

land

In June 1968, the rectory burned,

is

and school, with programs serving hundreds of children who attend the parochial school and public schools and adults. A number of ministries, groups and outreach projects also enrich parish and community life, such as the Bethany So-

until 1987.

gathered with a priest in a local's home. build a church, the Benedictine Fathers

more worship space

The on-site home that

1

households: 834

walls to allow

Norris, parochial vicar, currently serve

resident pastor.

Another building project began in 1942. Under the direction and with the support of Bishop Vincent Waters of Raleigh, a new church and school were constructed. Bishop Waters dedicated the new facilities in October 1947, placing them under the patronage of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Sisters of St. Joseph of Chesnut Hill, Penn., staffed the school from its

Sales Father Joseph C.

of

under the patron-

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With the Diocese of Raleigh having been established in 1924, St. Edward Church was placed under diocesan ad-

first

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